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Title Section20 1927-05-04 374 The Straits Echo Weekly Edition. $18 PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 40 CTS. WL. 25 PENANG: MAY 4. 1927 NO. 1720 words
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Advertisement220 1927-05-04 374 1 i»j hiiJii!!»» cq N’T ET* "«Z JL LEADING ARTICLES MISCELLANEOUS: (Continued) Jl W Unhealthy Sport 376 Bukit Mertajam News 378 F (■b Reuter in Mythology 376 Success on the Screen 383 Jj IT The Gunman Menace 384 News from Klang 383 tfif y;B Promise and Performance 384 Sultan of220 words
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Advertisement200 1927-05-04 375 TWIt S I STRAITS ECHO WEEKLY EDITION jfy Published the day prior te the departure of each mail for Europe, JC and contains the la'est local and States news originally published in the $F> daily issues, as well as aH important news from various parts of the Far East, including200 words
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Article218 1927-05-04 376 Yesterday the cables were quivering wl th the result and description ot the British Light weight Championship box inn match in London. for days past the London Press has been agog with details of the various weights and mea lurementB of the two contestants and speculation as to218 words
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Article219 1927-05-04 376 j! is not Often that Reuter cables take mil r'V t0 tbe l )re hristian era but we Polish a me ssage from Paris this morn Minch tells us that it has taken 8ft ara and about 55.OOOJW francs to rea P ro^iec v »»>ade by Aristade,219 words
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Article55 1927-05-04 376 (By Courtesy of Messrs. John Little Co.) (Prom A Correspondent) Birmingham, April 25 At Brooklands yesterday, Denly r cling a Norton motor cycle broke the world s records. He accomplished the Elying Edo at a speed of 109.22 m les per hour and the Plying Mile at55 words
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Article201 1927-05-04 376 Sir, 1 beg to add my support to the appeal oi "Observer in today s issue of your paper and trust (hat the Principal Civil Medical Officer will not refuse to re instate a qualified Medical Officer for Balek Bulau. Some IS years ago the201 words
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Article107 1927-05-04 376 Singapore. April 25 A large gathering of Singapore and Johore officials including members of the Legislative Council and Commissioner*, assembled at Gunong Pulai yesterday whi n ilis IIighm ss the Sultan of Johore performed the opening ceremony of the pipe line conveying water to Singapore. Mr. IL107 words
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95 1927-05-04 376 ot tin- llighwav and Byewav Recroat'on Part\ I eld on the 21th infant at Sunwax Hoiis.-, IP) \nson Road, the fol low ing wi re clctod office bearers for the ensuing \ear: Patron: Mr (Joon 1’ook Ghee (re eh-cted), President: Mr. Teng Teow Hoc95 words
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Article463 1927-05-04 376 K 1 lb >n bl»- Mr. 11. I'homBon and Mrs. 1 homsoii are staving at “Carcosa" Kuala Lumpur. Captain G. D. Rushton lias been appointed a member of the Pilot Board vice Captain A. Snow, resigned. Mr. R. J. Curtis is to act as District Otlic r463 words
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Advertisement24 1927-05-04 376 :Bi WEEKLY EDITION r.liM ‘i>« news oi the We6k pr Or f Of Mail» for Europe jbe Criterion Press, Limited, 5V, Beach Street, Penang24 words
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Article2376 1927-05-04 377 A. CLAUDE BROWN - LOCAL INSTITUTIONS VIEWED FROM AN ENTIRELY NEW ANGLE AN IMPRESSION OF THE HILL To-day we publish the second of a short series of articles specially written for the “Straits Echo’’ by Captain A. Claude Brown M.B.E. on various as* pects and features of Penang, from the point2,376 words
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Article296 1927-05-04 378 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bukit Mertajam, April 22 At the Police Court before Mr. A.V. Aston this morning, two young Malavs named Basir bin Abdul Rajid and Mat bin Sharif were found guilty of the offence of driving their motor cars m a manner which was dangerous296 words
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Article57 1927-05-04 378 s announced, and the marriage will take place shortly in Penang, between Mr. Ong Kok Hoo, of Chop Ban Lee* Ilin, Hon. Treasurer, Frost Recreation Club, second son of Mr. A Mrs. Ong bin Eng, of Gopeng, and Miss Chew Gaik Hoon, second daughter of Towkay and Mrs.57 words
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Article63 1927-05-04 378 Sen or Executive l.n g ner, P.W.D., Malacca, who left for home on the s.s. Khyber, accompanied by Mrs. Holden, we hear, w11 not be returning to Malaya. Mr. F. Kinder, Executive Engineer, Penang, wII be proce< ding to Malacca n the near fu ture to replace63 words
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Article1109 1927-05-04 378 COMPANY MEETING [A short summary of the above meet ing appeared in the Echo yesterday. A full report of the proceedings appear below]. The eleventh ordinary general meeting of the Parit Perak Rubber Company. Limited, was held at the Reg stered Oilice of the Company, 33,1,109 words
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Article571 1927-05-04 379 ONE ALLEGES THE OTHER TO BE ILLEGITIMATE In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. •Justice Sproule was engaged in deciding an issue as to legitimacy arising out of an application for Letters of Administration in the estate oi Adelaide Catherine liighet. 1he matter had been adjourned into court571 words
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Article381 1927-05-04 379 SENTENCE REDUCED n. CRIMINAL APPEA, In the Supieme Court vestal 1:< -Or. -I.;--, summonses in Chamber, and then L on to bench to hear a probate and one crim rial appeal. It is interesting to note that M <- r Beng Hong. Penang and MaW lady lawyer, is381 words
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Article22 1927-05-04 379 D.S.O-. v oininanuer Jj. j of H.M S. Aircraft Hermes, through on the I’. A 0. Khyber Wednesday.22 words
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Article105 1927-05-04 379 of Mr, v. L. A.t* ine wedding <>i air. v. u. and M ss Mabel Pemberton too* at the Peak Church. Hong Kong, April 11, the Rev. H. Copley MJ* M.A., Chaplain of St. Johns dral conducting the service. M Pemberton is the daughter of x Mrs. Pemberton,105 words
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Article1027 1927-05-04 380 ,,<«’»eaMend to care" (By L.C-W) W 011 heart is aching, aching, and -h ow s nearly breaking. seems almost more than ’’“itlTcareVO'i are surrounded, and 'your lot seems boundcomfort, if you’ve got one friend to care When you know there’s someone caring, whilit your shoulders you are M^e1,027 words
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Article249 1927-05-04 380 In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. -justice Sproule heard the suit in which Jasin bin Sallah, in forma pauperis, sued Haji Mohamed Noor for a sum of $1,043.60, being balance due for work done on a contract. Mr. Hume appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. E.A. de249 words
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Article26 1927-05-04 380 Resident Councillor, Penang, ami Mrs. Scott are staying up al Bel Retiro, Penang Hills. Mr. Scott, attends oil ice as usual.26 words
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Article119 1927-05-04 380 took place, at St. An drew’s Cathedral Singapore on Saturday afternoon of Mr. R C. Taylor, acting Municipal Gas Engineer, and Miss Olive Cave of Workington, (Cumberland, who arrived b\ the P. and 0. More,a. Ihe Rev. G. 1. ShetlifTe officiated and the bride was given away by119 words
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Article1198 1927-05-04 381 NEW PRESIDENT EXPECTED ON MAY 2 A meet ng <4 the Municipal o.nmiss loners was held yesterday aiternuon, the last presided over by Mr. J. H. Pedlow before the arr.val of the new President who is expected to arrive in Penang on May Those present were: Mr. d'ed-ow1,198 words
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Article387 1927-05-04 381 MEETING OF COMMITTEE -H.UUU <„ ug IU1 Alotor Cnion Committee held Ipoh Club at 6.4.1 p. m lU the 7th April, 1927. Al mutes: The Alinuteg of Aleeting having previously circulated were taken as read and cot firmed, and various corresponded, arising out of the Minutes were387 words
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Article53 1927-05-04 381 CHIEF OFFICER FATALLY INJURED (From <hu Own CobM 51 Singapore. p Upon the arrival of the Moh steamer Edendale fro*» this morning it was report* i, a d Chief Officer. Mr. A. B. fatally stabbed by a native the crew while the steaniel near heribon A53 words
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Article726 1927-05-04 382 ..cahMATION TO BE LAID ‘•'before magistrate ..extraordmarv meeting of the Pon 1 i nk! Dredging Concessions Ltd., ''“tw at tl.e secretary's offices Bat- d Singapore, on Wednesday. Dr. Dori presiding. There were H A nt Ur F. C. Peck, Mr. W.C. Mr 11 Wilson iIr Khan \h Chong,726 words
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Article227 1927-05-04 382 ANNUAL REPORT The Directors' Annual Report to he presented to the Shareholders at the Tenth Annual General Meeting on May 3. 1927 shows that the Net Profit of $1,003,055. 70 is arrived at after allowing for De preciation on Furniture, Fittings and Bank Premises. writing227 words
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Article733 1927-05-04 382 A POOR WOMAN’S HOUSE In the Supreme Court yesterday morning the Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule heard a claim brought by a poor I am 1 woman, Rangammah, for damages for the destruction of her house bearing Municipal No. 64, Noriham Road by Mr. L m Lean Teng, a733 words
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Article184 1927-05-04 383 AUTHORS AT £1,000 A WEEK (From Our Own Correspondent) London (By Mail) If you want to make a big film you need: One expert director. One clever camera man. One good sefeen writer. Then you can go ahead. You need no film committee of actors and184 words
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Article168 1927-05-04 383 (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang. April 27 A Chinese was sent to jail yesterday bv Baja Ya’acob. Magistrate, for 9 months for theft of 2 pairs of Chinese black trousers. The accused had a previous conviction for a similar offence. Before the same magistrate the Superintendent of168 words
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Article44 1927-05-04 383 aged about 82 years and a resulent in Klang for 27 y« ars. parsed away on Tuesday. The funeral look place the same evening. He ’eave- a daughter (married), and four sons two of them ar.- in the medical profession44 words
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Article55 1927-05-04 383 On the Esplanade yesterday in a League encounter tin- Monopolies and the Etceteras drew, each side scoring a goal. The Monopolies were expected to win but the Etceteras put up a fair side and wen; the first to score in the first halt. The other side equalised55 words
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Article398 1927-05-04 383 FIXTURES ANNOUNCED Mr. P. Gleeson, Kuala Lumpur, sends the following particulars to the Straits Echo of the forthcoming Australian Cricketers visit. With the consent of the Australian Cricket Board of Control a team of Australian cricketers, including eight International players will tour Malaya during J une.398 words
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Article176 1927-05-04 383 END OF A SEASON M m ns IM» rp IX Bi’hjjant Form 1 he Malays wound up the Penang Football League Season in brilliant form \eM rd:i\ on the Esplanade when they 'bhahd th. Municipality in the. last match by the convincing and broad m gin of176 words
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299 1927-05-04 383 M. 0. FOR BALIK PULAU (To 1he Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, 1 read with deep interest the letter <f “Observer” and 1 believe that t is high t me for those concerned to think of putting an Assistant Surgeon in299 words
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Article42 1927-05-04 383 for the benefit of A jumble sale for the Y.W.C.A. will be held in the io on Mav 7, at 10 a.m. Dona the sale will be gratefully «cei the Hostel in Anson Road, Rest room on Weld Quay.42 words
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47 1927-05-04 383 oi Invitations are out for the Mr. P. Nadason. Headmaster Government English Schoo Negri Sembilan. to All S daughter of the late Mr. to lake place on May 4at 0 4 ianc Road, the resident < Veerapah Pillay, J- >’ Asst.-Controller of Labour,47 words
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Article740 1927-05-04 384 TH E GUNMAN MENACE «liich has always had ail reputation in the matter or violence, has been having a '®”urlv unfortunate time w ith the ’'’““disorder during the last few The tram boycott, a disturbing of the feeling among a certain lied the incident at Kreta Police Station, where the740 words
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Article262 1927-05-04 384 TO TAKE FAREWELL OF SIR LAURENCE GUILLEMARD Kuala Kangsar, April 26 II. JI. the Sultan of Perak hopes to leave Kuala Kangsar for Penang in order to meet the P. and 0. Malwa, on her homeward voyage, to take his final farewell of Sir262 words
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Article100 1927-05-04 384 the death of Mr. Teoh Kew' Poon, at the age of 66, which took place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the 26th instant, after an illness of over two months. The deceased leavefour sons Messrs. Ieoh San Choon, Ieoh long Choon, Ieoh Ee Choon and Ieoh100 words
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Article57 1927-05-04 384 In connection with the P. \V 1st annual its a dance will be held after i he sports at 8 p m. on Saturday, April •hi P.J27, at Mr. Chenh Ann Kiong’s bungalow at Butterworth. Admission: Gentlemen $3, drinks included. Ladies tree. tickets obtainable at Mr. G. Ji. Goh57 words
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Article402 1927-05-04 384 Amid mutual expressions of appreciation everybody at tin* Disarmament Conference at Geneva has agreed not to make use of chemical poisons in warfare. So the inliab tants of London will now be able to sleep in peace and the home papers wII be robbed of a useful402 words
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Article36 1927-05-04 384 Mr.-. L. ('a- rington W.eitri i- coMim- I to h< r bed and -v 11 not be aide t<> attend her 1/n e mA 1 the end t a- m nth.36 words
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Article39 1927-05-04 384 ;ud Airs. S Q. A'« ng are g viug <1 fan* .’a i At lb. e n am./Ur ci Ladv Gli leinard s <b p;.rtur at the («.«I Jeu lub, fan.Ji 'h r h i39 words
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Article1936 1927-05-04 385 A. CLAUDE BROWN - LOCAL INSTITUTIONS VIEWED FROM AN ENTIRELY NEW ANGLE A NOCTURNAL WANDERING To-day we publish the third of the series of articles specially written for the “Straits Echo” by Captain A. Claude Brown, M.B.E., on various aspects and features of Penang, from the point of view of a1,936 words
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Article80 1927-05-04 386 Singapore, April 28 Another extraordinary escape of a wounded accused person from the hospital occurred early this morning when the Teochew who shot Inspector King 4 week ago got clear away. The accused was brought down while running away after firing at the Inspector and was be ing80 words
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Article129 1927-05-04 386 The Harbour Board has granted the Flying Club an area of 100,000 (lu| r m eet L Of land adjoining the Yacht l(i) feet ,V en8Uring a water Ja h t\ff d 8 f Sin gapore are making a IwndsoHE W XIon<ia v to assist the J*7129 words
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Article29 1927-05-04 386 Annual Tennis Tournament Entries tor the annual Tenn's Tournament aie now open at the (Tub House and will close at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18.29 words
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Article23 1927-05-04 386 The result of bowls tournament tie payed on Tuesday is: Championship—(Final): W. B. Houston beat J. G. Allan, ‘21 —16.23 words
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Article1015 1927-05-04 386 LARGE PROFIT’S FROM LAST MEETING New Racecourse Site Still Un DECIDED At the half yearly general meeting of members held at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms yesterday Mr. G. A. Hereford who presided, gave a deal of interesting information, particularly in regard to the present position of1,015 words
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Article289 1927-05-04 387 «HARP EXCHANGE OF SHOTS London (By Mail) A part’, of twenty Free State troops were ambushed on March 27 on ti e outskirts of Dublin, while cycling from the Tallaght (’amp. where they had I non card to their headquarters at Portobello Barracks, in Dublin289 words
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Article69 1927-05-04 387 and I i 111A Mrs. hoo Kia Peng and family are expected in Penang by the s.s. i po h this morning. As is known they are leaving for Europe find will be sailing by the Japinwse steamer Kiitori Maru. from Pe-u-mg. on Sunday.69 words
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Article75 1927-05-04 387 M.B.E., <l«>> will In. Pcmmg,' on Sunday’ May 1. H,. in p re c j„ l)|e hiamat I'aniil hurch at 9.30 h.ui. He ,r n the Fitzgerald Memo'll Church at 6 pm. on the subject: Budding Life’s Battlements.” R e v. r- P\keti w 1]75 words
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Article797 1927-05-04 387 WEEKLY REPORT Penang, April 22 The price of rubber after fluctuations clo--s ,it I 8 being the same as when we. is-iied our last report. Stocks have further increased to 65,033 tons. Interest in rubber shares dwindled soup what and sellers are now more in t797 words
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Article193 1927-05-04 387 Nairobi Air Vice-Marshal Sir Sefton Branoker. Director of Civil Aviation, has re- turned here from Dar es Salaam. He h;ivs that he is very satisfied with the reception of his suggestion that Tanganyika should share in the extension and the financing of the Khartum-Kisu-mu air193 words
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Article67 1927-05-04 387 sx e regret to announce which took place on Tuesday, the instant, at his residence, No. Cl.nan Road, Penang, of MrSec, eldest brother of Mr. Seang, of Straits Steamship» Yard, Sungei Nvok, P. W., at t. ie C3. He leaves'a widow, four and manv67 words
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Article436 1927-05-04 388 r n ted Starts are bounded on '1 thov Canada, on the booth by c (1 Hie Gulf of Mexico, on tne the Pacific and on the hast y. dj tne a e e!l n ;U school-master of ste > s he stood trymg to mnt. Mat was436 words
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Article23 1927-05-04 388 Sir the 'i“' s,ri ‘it8 s'ni’ r (<io ve or k**» r 'ii' w,li e di at me gwinnnmg23 words
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Article347 1927-05-04 388 'liio.se* w,.o w.inessed the d sastrous Hoods ,n tiie r.Al.S. last December can appreciate something of tin suiicrings ol die dwellers on tne banks ol tne ALssiss.ppi but, whereas tiie Alalayan ..cods were confined to an area ol a lew hundred miles, Ike everyth.ng e.se the American347 words
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Article179 1927-05-04 388 Mam happy returns to Princess Ju liana, the Crown Princess of Holland, who has just celebrated her eighteenth birthday. The attainment of these years under Dutch custom signifies her coming of age. The Dutch are a wonderful nation, a fact to which eloquent testimony is borne by179 words
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Article30 1927-05-04 388 the 1 resi- lent ct tne ip ii < iub and Pres.dent of .Ai >. hoima r <1 (.mmeree, goes on i me :ca\ u i his month.30 words
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Article30 1927-05-04 388 Office Assistant to m lie* dent oune.lior, Penang, son a month s leave from to-day and Mr, 1*. J>. Aeria, Second Assistant, will act :< r him.30 words
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Article22 1927-05-04 388 M.H., H.S., D.O.M.S., has been appointed Honorary is.ting Ophthalmic Surgeon to tiie ‘Alisson (lime', 108 Muntri Street, Penang.22 words
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Article27 1927-05-04 388 Chairman of the Piubber Assessment Committee, has been appointed to act as Tirst Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, in add tion to h:s ther dutiui.27 words
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32 1927-05-04 388 who came up from Kuala Lum- pur I st week, h ft on Saturday evening I r Europe on the N.Y.K. s.s. Katon Alarm32 words
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Article34 1927-05-04 388 wife of Rev. W. E. llorley, M.H.E., w th her children left on the H.I. Eilora on Friday last for 1’angoon, win re she w'U embark on v Henderson liner for London.34 words
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Article33 1927-05-04 388 f< >rrner- I/ <1 the China Staton and who has iccent'y been appointed to the command of ii.M. Submarines, is a son of the late “W.G.” of cricket fame.33 words
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Article35 1927-05-04 388 Mr. Cheah Cheang Lni, J.I’., of Ipoh and Penang, will sneered the Hon. Mr. Choo Kia Peng an < Ii nese reprt* entativc on the Federal Council during the latter’s leave of absence.35 words
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Article43 1927-05-04 388 Chinese interpre ter of the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, has the dist notion of being the first liinese into) prefer to pass into the senior grade. Mr. Lan recently sat for th<‘ exam nation and passed with I onours.43 words
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Article37 1927-05-04 388 has retired from the hairman and Managing Directo dip of the Amalgamated Press, London, tic perodical business on which the fortunes of the 11 armswortli family, notably the late Viscount N'orthuliffc, were founded.37 words
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Article54 1927-05-04 388 at Singapore on Apr 28 of Mr. l laaui Sye Leong, age 73 years at his res deuce No. 432 North Hridge Road. The dec «sed leaves a family to m< urn his loss. Am< ng 11/ son*, three arc nr <1 cal graduates of th; 154 words
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125 1927-05-04 388 •,»ho has just re* r- thony A Co. after 13 years’ service, was presented < n Saturday morning l the member < r the st If with a s l\a r tea < r\\ wh eh w;i-125 words
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Article28 1927-05-04 388 t( > raphs that the Sjir: pore Sl'.pw- I'-» "ineering (oinpanx ha- p tai t v\i n.l f 25 pi rci nt. for tin p.i>t \r.u.28 words
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Article79 1927-05-04 389 borne of the legends on sign-boards adorn ng many n-.t.ve bus.ness establishments n Penang tickle tiie fancy of the critical visitor. One enterprising manufacturer —whose forte seems to be the study of the cornfort of the weary —naively informs th® public thus: “Chairmaker for Sale”. There is79 words
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Article114 1927-05-04 389 During the last decade or so our roads, once of dazzl ng whiteness, have acquired a darker tint owing to the tar com posit on w.th all the pr ncipal streets of the islana in... been treated and wh ch has been found so effective in reducing wear114 words
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Article86 1927-05-04 389 Saturday was a great day for If utterworth and half Penang mixed with Butterworth on the Padang for the first B.K.C. Sports meet’ng. Mr. E. S. Kitto had a busy afternoon refereeing the sixteen events. It was an occasion for the display of much colour on the86 words
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Article65 1927-05-04 389 In these milk-and-water days t is not everybody who can jx>ssess a gibbet of h s own. One of the few exceptions is Lady Stewart-Bam, who carefully preserves a specmen in the tower of her ruined castle of Doe, in County Donegal, on the shore of Sheephaven65 words
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Article161 1927-05-04 389 Not everyone is in accord with Mr. Alee. Waughs b<x>k on life “down under a notice of which appeared in this column a few days ago. F. A. J. wrtes: I think Mr. Alec. Waugh conveyed a very wrong impres*on of Australian hotels and servant® in Life161 words
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Article45 1927-05-04 389 has arrived n n 'rrivtM! n ,n *<> make prelim I,;,rv iirranseIn. ritM for th,, opening early i(l M, v o f l-nioel, 8i,),0p Street of the well, known firm of Broa (< u L rmsUr s ot S n«apvre and K, lH a<45 words
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Article2612 1927-05-04 389 A. CLAUDE BROWN - LOCAL INSTITUTIONS VIEWED FROM AN ENTIRELY NEW ANGLE PENANG'S NEW WATER SUPPLY To-day we publish the fourth of the series of articles specially writtei for the “Straits Echo” by Captain A. Claude Brown, M.B.E., on variou aspects and features of Penang, from the point of view of2,612 words
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Article191 1927-05-04 390 (Fhom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 2 Sir Laurence Ouillemard was entertained to dinner at the Singapore Club by the members of the Malayan Civil Service stationed in Singapore and Johore. Mr R. J. Farrer presided and toasted the health of the guest. La lx Ouillemard191 words
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Article614 1927-05-04 391 When first it was announced that there was a possibility of a team of Australian cr'cketers, containing several Test Match players, paying a visit to Malaya, many were inclined to receive the news with suspicion. It seemed too good to be true that these supermen of the614 words
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Article345 1927-05-04 391 Mr. S.N. KING AND LEADING COUNSEL On Saturday in the Second Police Court there was a lively discussion between the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. S. N. King) ami two senior Counsel in Penang, when, after an inquest which had lasted for over two hours beginning at 11345 words
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118 1927-05-04 391 liic appomtmem of Alajor-Gener i (nauvhle Kvrie to succeed uock as high commissioner for Au«tra i;a should be very popular in the monwealth. “Ryre's Post” at AnX was one of the hottest corners n (j a s poll, and never a day passed without X Pngadier118 words
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Article145 1927-05-04 391 botheby’s, where some interesting Dickens and Nelson relics have just been told, is one ot the most famous firms of auctioneers in the world. What Christie’s is for art, Sotheby’s is for books and 1 terary treasures. At big auctions, where very valuable things are being bid for,145 words
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Article98 1927-05-04 391 To-day is the anniversan of the death of Morson, the “hygeist” at whose pills Carlyle was wont to scoff, but Mor son himself was no “quack” in the Carlylean sense, lie belonged to a good family and had already “made his pile” before he began to sell the98 words
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Article140 1927-05-04 391 —J Lawn tennis enthus asm shows n° signs of diminishing this year. Indeed prospects for the coming season are already be ng keenly discussed.. Mrs. Satterthwaite, the famous champion, has been canvassing some of her follow champions on the subject of how and by what methods of140 words
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45 1927-05-04 391 We muon regret IO navv Thuf» the death, which took place on j lax morning at the Batu Gajah tai of Mr. Arthur E. Thomas, pa-tner of the well known firm o i11.1s and lb>rmdge. Consulting mcr, I|M>h.45 words
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Obituary83 1927-05-04 391 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The family of the lute Air. Tech Kew Poon s ncerely thank a.j fra uds and relatives who attended the funeral, sent eno?', banner-, wreaths, letter- and tidegrams of condolence and also those who kindly lent their motor cars. The family of the late Mr. Lee Teng Sec s83 words
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Article1941 1927-05-04 392 SIRDAR IKBAL ALI SHAH - irdar IkbM Ali Shah, a native <■/ Afghanistan, and student al Edin\h University, in the following a. tide graphically describes his ex- the Moslem pigrimage io Mecca, where, as ‘‘one of the per ences in i‘ ,c L Faithful", he attended the first All-World Moslem Con-1,941 words
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Article240 1927-05-04 393 Second List of Subscriptions for 1927 Mrs. McLeod Craik $10, Mrs. W. T. Crosley $10, Dr. Sharp $10, Mrs. H. C. Bathurst $5, Miss Waugh $10, Mrs. Ped low $10, Mr. D. Sturrock, Mr. 1<\ Spilman, Mr. Leach $8, Mr. G. 8. .Miller $10, Mr. It. Addison240 words
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Article33 1927-05-04 393 Manager <J Rahman Lubber Estate, Kuala Lumpur, has brn p| < nted a member of the Kuala Li lupcr L (n- ng Board b i 1927. vice Ml -I S eston.33 words
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Article71 1927-05-04 393 who embarked b\ die s s. i dim. which sailed f>r l'ur< pe <:i the 30th ultimo, were as follow: .'Jr. nd Mrs. N. S. Gardner and uf j.i and Mrs. I rei and two ch Idrm f r Mars* T< s; The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. <h <>71 words
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1944 1927-05-04 393 A. CLAUDE BROWN - THE STREET OF STINKS To-day we publish the fifth of the series of articles specially written for the “Straits Echo” by Captain A. Claude f rown, M.B.E., on various aspects and features of Penang, from the point of vkw of a new1,944 words
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Article88 1927-05-04 394 (From Our Own Correspondmnt) Singapore, May 2 Presiding at the Changkat Serdang Rubber Company meeting, Mr Everitt said that the all-in costs had been 8fd. which was grat tying considering the sze of the (?state and the fact that the whole overhead charges had been debited to88 words
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Article46 1927-05-04 394 -I‘‘ 1 I j I Penang, informs im that 3.105 lab- mers arrived per s.s. I.'ohna on Apr 2J, <f whom 1 .MH were sent to I ulau Jcr p jak and the balance to I ort S. ettcnham for quarantine.46 words
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46 1927-05-04 394 Mr. Ix>ke 5a k I the v. 11-kr Wn tennis player of Kuala Lumpur, to M >s Khong Sov L n, a sister of .\ir. Kit S Khong, the Ip .1 P.-.-i' ter I ),'<■ f Dr Khong, J.P of |p<,h46 words
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Article270 1927-05-04 394 P.R.C. v. E. S. Co. In a low scoring match on Saturday <>n tin- Esplanade the P.R.C. were beaten by the Eastern Smelters by 18 runs, for tins the veteran bowler, Seenimadar was largely responsible, so far a» the bowling was concerned, whilst I homas’ 33. including270 words
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Article1101 1927-05-04 394 SUCCESSFUL INAUGURAL MEETING favoured with brilliant weather and in the presence of a large crowd of special >rs, the first annual Athletic Sports of the residents of Province Wellesley were held on the Butterworth Pad an g on Saturday afternoon. Many Penang residents travelled across and among the1,101 words
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Article94 1927-05-04 395 VISITORS RACE The Royal Singapore Yacht Club will hoi a second race for visiting helmsmen on Sunday. May 15. Yachts will be ha idicapped and then drawn for. I peountrv yachtsmen who desire to pari icipale are requested to comrnun’cate without delav with the Hon. Secr'itarv.94 words
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Article93 1927-05-04 395 IB I- i! e neat I’ at er H nee N< .I 1 A' T Erda, aft HKHUl -Q"-d 2". ,927. I Mr, cl.;.,, !le;m Lj b 1 ’an Be. L.ew Neoh at the am- of H2. S hind thr e n>. Mt -<r<.93 words
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Article106 1927-05-04 395 INQUEST OPENED AT SINGAPORE (From Ocr ()wn Correspondent Singapore, Colonel Hope Eaulkner opened an*ih iqiml on the late Mr. Ejy Iln who murdered on i hoinp-son Road on Apr! 8. The evidence of shooting, -dread» published, was corroborated b\ j)r Gr/ cey of the General Hosp106 words
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Article129 1927-05-04 395 (To Tn if. Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, I’lir Chief Secretary has been notified by the various Indian Associations that appointments m the Indian Immigration Department should be given only to South Indians in view of the fact that they only have a thorough practical129 words
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Article71 1927-05-04 395 Correspondence to the Editor intended lor publication is weloomtjd but the Editor reserves the right to delete passages or refuse publication, and it milt be understood that the views expressed arc not necessarily in accordance with those of the paper. All corespondent must be authenticated by the name71 words
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Article180 1927-05-04 395 Extensive prospecting operations of mining ureas have been conducted by w> Company in several areas and the resuits obtained in the case of a property at I'lu Lepar in the District of KuanUn. Pahang, are particularly encouraging A preliminary inspection and report ha* been made on180 words
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Article417 1927-05-04 396 l 1C AND CO.’ WEEKLY |lea> Thursday Evening I to £294 Spot and IJu 5s has recovered to and ir fid thus show mg a decline oi Ift» !7s 6d. for Our cabled advices give Irfthnent as the principal rear u the reaction and express the Ithat while417 words
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Article718 1927-05-04 396 WEEKLY REPORT RUBBERS Penang. April 29 The price of rubber after remaining unchanged at 20d. for four days, had a drop of }d. on Wednesday and a further drop of }d. to-day, closing at l/7pi. for the week. Rubber shares were fairly active but most of718 words
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Article128 1927-05-04 396 FAREWELL ARRANGEMENTS H. E. the Governor, Sir Laurence Guiilemard, and Lady Guillemard leave Singapore on Friday, telegraphs our Singapore correspondent. His Excellency will be received by a guard of honour after inspecting which he will enter a specially decorated godown to say goodbye. He will then board the128 words
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Article70 1927-05-04 396 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 4 Ihe Straits Hewal Steamship’s steam er l ong Tong from Colomba bound for Singapore with a cargo of meat went ashore last night on Tree Island. Shu did not ask for assistance, hoping to get off at high tide. Danger to70 words
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Article76 1927-05-04 396 RESIGNATION OF UNOFFICIALS Kuala Lumpur, Maa I At the meeting of the Sanitary Board to-day only the officials were present, the Chairman explaining th it the unofficialhad resigned owing to the Government refusal to accept their suggestion th.d official sanction should be subjected to the Board’s sanction.76 words
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