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Title Section19 1927-06-29 1 The Straits Echo Weekly Edition. KS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 40 CTS. 25 PENANG: JUNE 29, 1927 NO. 25.19 words
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Advertisement376 1927-06-29 1 Ur IWi-% Leading Articles Miscellaneous (Continued) W lUPyy A Hardy Perennial 550 Another Singapore Gunman s*j > Tjr |HEW Agreed 550 A Balloon Duel 05l j* 1 A ScAndal 554 Arrival of the Governor 555 JU T Aviation and Malaya 556 Courts and Levees 550 V'l Our Hospitals 557 A376 words
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Advertisement219 1927-06-29 2 iA r S T 5 1 STRAITS ECHO I WEEKLY EDITION Xy Published the day poor to the departure of each mail for Europe, JC Tii Mb and contains the latest local and State* newjorig inally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news from various pans219 words
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Article238 1927-06-29 550 The House of Lords is (giving the word its po!it cal interpretation) a Conserva five Institution. One of the most condative things about it (us’ngthe word in its nnn-political sense) is its perennial need for reform. We shuddered to think of the inordinate (plant it y of238 words
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Article244 1927-06-29 550 kJ*» eon t err morarv draws attenthe deplorable lack of facilities ri^' >r L‘d to the Penang Press, pan,.>7** nflt 011rs *‘lve. sufferers in the '•OTit.-n, r touched on but our Vj-p n L >rar > bis rendeied vduable serThe* to 111, subject. and o m n flnet! ons,244 words
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Article46 1927-06-29 550 SEVERAL PERSONS FINED (From Our Own Correspondent) SINGAPORE, JI’NE 21 Nine Europeans and one Chinese were summoned for parking cars on Collyer Quay and in Baffles Square for upwardof one hour. Fines of 50 cents with costs of 50 cents were imposed.46 words
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Article128 1927-06-29 550 HALF-YEARLY PROFIT Singapore, June 21 The report of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd., for the half year end ed March 31. shows a net profit, after providing lor bad and doubtful debts and writing off depreciation, of &9GI 7HI The total amount available is 84C. 'l'hc directors128 words
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Article86 1927-06-29 550 DIRECTORS’ REPORT Singapore, June 21 The report of the directors of Tingil Tin, Ltd for the year ended April 30, says that the disposable balance is $29,019 It is proposed to pay a tim'd dividend ol 7.*, per cent, making 27! per ('(-nt. for the year and carrying86 words
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73 1927-06-29 550 GOV ERNOR ENTERTAINED BY INDIAN CEYLONESE (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. -June 20 \b- ut 1.400 attended the garden party at the res deuce of Mr Kader Sultan on Saturday when the Ind am community entertain» I Sir Hugh Clifford, who, replying to an uddre--, congratulated them on their work73 words
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Article442 1927-06-29 550 Vermin The plague has broken out nt Tpoh and amonu other measures the authorities are prosecuting a vigorous campaign to exterminate rats. The authorities here might do something of the <ort before the plague arrive- in Penang. The number of rats in the business and shopping quarter is442 words
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Article36 1927-06-29 550 MARINE ENQUIRY OPENED Singapore: June 20 A marine en»|ii r\ has been opened m ronnection with the grounding of th»* Ani.do-S.txon Petroleum steamer Conus n the hill l St-4 oil M;»y 10,36 words
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Obituary93 1927-06-29 550 DEATH f l v lß r.\--\t the General Hospital. Penang, on June 21. C. Cameron of Sungei Krian Estate, Eagan Serai. |XN MEMORIAM memory of CUrles Robert died on June 24, .1926. l 'W his lov,ng ce U true heart ceased to beat, y et we miss his well known93 words
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593 1927-06-29 551 REFUSAL TO JOIN SOCIETY Four Chinese were charged before Mr. S. N. King in the Police Court yesterday afternoon with voluntarily causing hurt to a compatriot at about 5.30 p.m. on May 28 in Transfer Road. Inspector bowler prosecuted and Mr. C D. D. Hogan593 words
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Article216 1927-06-29 551 On the 14th instant a Chinese and a riesha puller w’ere brought up by the police, on a charge of an affray over the fare from Sebrang to Klang. The man paid 20 cents but the puller not being satisfied pulled his coat at* which a slight216 words
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Article49 1927-06-29 551 LADY CLIFFORD’S CUP Singapore, June 20 At the Rowing Regatta on Saturday Sir Hugh Clifford promised to become Commodore of the Yacht Chib when he possessed a sailing boat and said that Lady Clifford would present a cup for competition in the D” class.49 words
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Article127 1927-06-29 551 TRIBUTE FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ipoh, June 20 The hinese Chamber of Commerce entertained the Hon. Mr. Cheah Cheang Dim, Messrs. Lan Eke Hing and (’han ee Peng at a tea and dinner on Saturday. Mr. Leong Sin Nam, who presided, congratulated the guests on the honour the127 words
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Article616 1927-06-29 551 HOLY SEE AUTHOR]»' SACRAMENTS ES We are informed from Govern,. House that the folloX?"* grams which have been changed between His Ex Ce ]U cv the Governor and the Vatican m forwarded for general information From—His Excellency Sir Hugh Cliffy G C.M.G., G.B.E, mT? ToHis Eminence616 words
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Article118 1927-06-29 552 SIKH CONSTABLE ASSAULTED On the first day of the Cricket Mutch with the Australians on the Esplanade, the crowd’s attention was drawn to an incident which happened outside the Municipal offices, and two Chinese W seen being marched off to the Police Station, A large crowd followed118 words
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Article28 1927-06-29 552 fPron Our Own Correspondent) Hw cj Singapore, June 20 8. Woolston and H. M. S. Tbv' ar< L due ~ere on Wednesday. are bound for Colombo.28 words
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Article15 1927-06-29 552 SPORADIC CASES Snood;, Ip0H Ju ne 20 Sun-kai choleril developed K ft-15 words
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Article58 1927-06-29 552 WON BV Wces M,L,TARY j. Mor,. M fiAtwlF Jcxr 20 p Forces won the There u' ,oo,in <? Challenge fourteen entrants if 1 Ooh (I 0 hn n-cefv? t Hln 7 f Rivprside \j r t<4 b‘grarn from th ,n '«an. tern r atif >n hr58 words
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Article889 1927-06-29 552 APPLICATIONS FOR LICENCES Can applications for more public houses and liquor bars be taken as an indication that Penang is getting wetter” every year? There can be no question that the population is ever on the increase and therefore a reasonable number of increases is justified. The half-yearly889 words
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Article42 1927-06-29 552 ENGLAND WINS KING’S PRIZE (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 2<) In the International Golf competi tion for the King’s Prize yesterday England defeated Siam by seven games to five. Their Majesties the King and Queen were pr(*sent42 words
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Article146 1927-06-29 552 ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL r In the Police Court yesterday mornng, Mr. S. N. King held a preliminary enquiry into the case in which Teh Kim I heow, a Feochew, who together with three others not in custody, broke into No. 89 Green Lane in the early146 words
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Article1130 1927-06-29 553 COMPELLED TO BECOME PROSTITUTES Before Mr S N. Ring in th* Police Court yesterday afternoon, a Chinese woman was charged with compelling two voung Chinese girls to lead a life of prostitution at No. 41 A Transfer Road. Mr S. M. Middlebrook, Assistant Protector of Chinese, prosecuted1,130 words
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Article103 1927-06-29 553 STRINGENT PRECAUTION ARY MEASURES Our Tpoh correspondent couple of dnvs ago that sporadic”' >f cholera had developed nt ft.™ i Sitinwan and T.duk coolies who had arrived hv th* Tflirea on May 31. The Straits Echo learns that w cases have also developed in Kedah103 words
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Article129 1927-06-29 553 PURSUED CHINESE SHOOTS BUS INSPECTOR (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. June 22 At 1 30 yesterday afternoon there wji considerable excitement in Vic-Yu Street near Malay Street, where a liciley bus had just stopped, when abouti drew attention to a fleeing pursued bv a constable. Rengasamj.i trolley129 words
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Article108 1927-06-29 553 An elderly Russian named Alexander Linder who came from North Ru* was before Mr. S. N. King yesterday »d a charge of vagrancy. The defendant who spoke in (>u -n j‘ made a statement through Mrs. mann, who acted as interpreter, the effect that his occupation was108 words
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Article49 1927-06-29 553 Several charges of traffic regulations "’pre <s by Mr S. N. King. Fines imposed in most instance dnnt paying $l5:o- C The Malay Mail Vlieland is going to Ba g District Officer. Dr Max Savers HedthOfticerao ment of the 1* t j v sailing from Home shortly-49 words
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Article315 1927-06-29 554 It will be remembered that a few days the announcement was made that ,f British Foreign Office had refused to reports to enable a party of Si* school-children to visit Soviet S It now appears that the chil W have sailed without passports Jhich are not needed to315 words
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Article205 1927-06-29 554 dealer charged denier named Tah Kee Oh hnn P>an Guan Bee was charged fr *re Mr. SN. Kin" in the Pol ice t,.\| vp^ p|, dav on three counts (1) r' vin furnished to the assistant inL r f 1" Rubber. Penang, false n aeeonn t205 words
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Article617 1927-06-29 554 A Lucky Schoolboy Master Beckingham, son of Inspector Beckingham, of the local Police, is probably the only schoolboy in the world to possess a used cricket ball, autographed by several world famous cricketers, He has now mounted it and enclosed it in a glass case and the ball617 words
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Article113 1927-06-29 554 The annual general meeting of the above Sungum was held on the 19th instant and the following office bearers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron, Mr. A. Veerappa Pillay, J.P President, Mr. V. Kaliappa Pillay: Vice President, Mr. P. S. Andiappa Nadar; Hon. Secretary, Mr.113 words
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Article384 1927-06-29 554 Perhaps the most remarkable duel ever fought took place in 1808 It was peculiarly French in its tone, and could hardly have occurred under any other than a French state of society. M. de Grandpre and M. le Pique had a quarrel. arising out of jealousy concerning384 words
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Article1178 1927-06-29 555 CYCLE CARRIAGE CO. DEVELOPMENTS OUTLINED AT ANNUAL MEETING The first annual meeting of the Cycle and Carriage Company, (1926) Limited, was held in the company’s offices in Orchard Hoad, Singapore, on Hatiirdav. Mr. Chua Cheng Bok presided, and others present were Messrs. Chua Cheng Hock, Chua Cheng Liat, Lee China1,178 words
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Article292 1927-06-29 555 ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEXT TUESDAY His Excellency will arrive at the Pier Head. Victoria Jetty, on Tuesdav. June 28, and will be received by the Resident Councillor and the leading representatives of the community. Tickets for admission to the Pier Head will be posted to recipients on292 words
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Article101 1927-06-29 555 OWNER FINED Before Mr. S. N. King yesterday, Chinese was charged with kee P ing lodging house without having a -J* taken out at No. 398 A, Chuha b Inspector Fowler prosecuted ai V. J. Mend is represented the defendant A fine of $25 was imposed. The101 words
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Article508 1927-06-29 556 fjits of the air have been frequent ju There was the tragic episode Vwesser and Coli, then Lindbergh’s anaphant lone flight from New York to ir .i. ck.sely followed by the exploit Chamberlain and Levine in flying from York to Germany, while the BriUir Force officers Carr508 words
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Article429 1927-06-29 556 While to day the weird levee is used" only to denote the King’s reception of gentlemen, in early tmes it referred exclusively to the Queen’s reception of Indies at her levee, cr uprising, when great ladies were given the entree to her bed-chamber in order to be429 words
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Article268 1927-06-29 556 MOTOR CYCLE FOR COMMISSION Before Mr. S. N. King in the Police Court yesterday afternoon, Cheong Ah heak, a Cantonese, yvas charged with criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of a motor cycle, the property of Wong Ah Pang, on or about May268 words
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Article222 1927-06-29 556 A distinguished visitor in the person of The Honourable Sir Edward Wittenoom. K C. M. G., M. L. C. Ex President of the Legislative Counc’l of Western Australia has arrived in Penang accompanied by Lady Wittenoom, and Miss Du Boulay, a relative of Lady Wittenoom. Sir Edward222 words
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Article529 1927-06-29 557 Sir Ronald Rohs recently drew attention to the very high standard of health enjoyed in Malaya. The conquest of malaria which has been chiefly instrumental in bringing about this desirable end has been largely due to vigorous measures and unstinted expenditure on the part of the Government. Tn529 words
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Article558 1927-06-29 557 (BY ARCH) So many new enthusiasts seem to be joining the ranks of tennis fiends that perhaps a few hints, supplementing those which have appeared from Mrs. Satterthwaite. may not be out of place. Lawn tennis, which used to be merely a gamea mild form of amusement suited558 words
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Article419 1927-06-29 557 Thsguise of course. i s the unhaw refuge of the criminal but fk i” Of using it distinguishes the the expert the stupid from the ,h The burglar breaks the l, w and endeavours to conceal his identiht disgmse. but the clever orimim,! 2 rnifs ins offence disguised419 words
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Article467 1927-06-29 558 "If the extremists can seize and u< J’ innumerable foreign properties in 2», including Consulates after tho--1 blr looting them, ..nd mflu-ling 2L; which in the case of British Xerty in Nanking amounts to dOOOOOO sterling, there is no reason t h e enormous South Chinese holdL in467 words
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Article1020 1927-06-29 558 The whole of Europe and America will be laughing this morning at the way in which the French Prison was hoaxed into releasing M. Daudet and the other prisoners. The simplicity of the thing, a mere 'phone call, a dodge that must have been tried again and again,1,020 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article521 1927-06-29 559 (To The Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, The Indian Community including the Ceylonese have been risked through Mr. Abdul Coder to present an address of welcome to the Governor on his official visit to this Settlement. It was expected that he would call for a public521 words
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Article140 1927-06-29 559 Sir, As a visitor to your city, I was struck by a letter appearing in your paper under the above heading. Observer” is obviously not a Siamese and just as obviously is not conversant with the nuances of that tonal language. The word Muang” in Siamese140 words
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Article490 1927-06-29 559 (To The Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, Behictant ns T am to fake part in the unfortunate controversy that has arisen among the Indians in Penang over the Governor’s visit, I feel constrained in the interests of mv Community to reply the letter of an Indian’490 words
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Article613 1927-06-29 559 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, Referring to the letter of A Domiciled Indian” appearing in this morning’s issue of the Echo’ please let me «av a few words Para. 1. The Domiciled Indian must clearly understand that the privilege of presenting an address to613 words
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Article126 1927-06-29 560 A SS OCIATION FOOTBALL W DEFEAT THE P. C. C. kit n ,lana^e yesterday, in an I'oolX a 5 team from H M s ad the p C by the < lt ir(< avv td ,us nc <r Polo H nglng their defeat at Wa--0 the morning. k h«l anT!»126 words
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Article340 1927-06-29 560 £1,200 FOR JILTED TYPIST Even in these days, when women take a great share in the, affairs of the moment, the profession of marriage and housekeeping is still a highly honourable one, and one which women count upon. Most of them prefer to have a340 words
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Article141 1927-06-29 560 According to latest information received in Penang Dr. Tagore, who was originally expected on the same day as the Governor, namely, on Tuesday next, is now expected in Penang about July 15. He is not leaving India il the 11th instant. Dr. Tagore, it is understood, did not141 words
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Article226 1927-06-29 560 ONE KILLED AND THREE INJURED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 26 A terrible motor tragedx is reported as having occurred last night at Sungkai when a car from Kuala Lumpur turned turtle instantaneously killing one of the occupants and injuring the others. Mr.226 words
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Article89 1927-06-29 560 The Straits Echo” is asked bv thfl Secretary for Postal Affairs S S. and F. M S. to inform readers that the importation of dutiable articles into Great Britain by Letter Post is strictly prohibited. Information has been received from die Brtish Post Office that89 words
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Article127 1927-06-29 560 STRENUOUS FIGHT WITH POLICE (From Our Own Correipondent) Singapore, June 23 A Chinese was charged with escaping from custody, jm ssc-sing daggers and resisting lawful am st. European Inspectors and detective- went out to effect the arrest of a man belonging to a party of five who127 words
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Article584 1927-06-29 561 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Saturday Evening Since our last report, the local share market has been somewhat hesitating earlier in the week but at close a distinctly better tone prevails. The bulk of business passing is, however, confined to mining shares with rubbers in strong request at 1584 words
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Article455 1927-06-29 561 (Fvmi 0«r Own Correspondent) Klang. Junk 24 Last week at Port Swettenham See Soh Suah appeared before the magistrate on two counts;, viz., having chandu in his possession other than Government Chandu and being in pos session of chandu dross more than one tahil. He was convicted455 words
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Article238 1927-06-29 561 THIRD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION On the occasion of the third a M i,~ sary of its foundation, the Union Had quarters of the Chung Hwa Seh.x.l, No. 70 Maxwell Road, were tW» open to a large gathering of visitors w s terday morning when an At Horne238 words
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Article90 1927-06-29 561 As stated yesterday morning sporadic cases of cholera have occurred in Pera and Kedah and the local authorities are adopting strict precautions in regard ft vessels arriving from any ports in the* two States. > Some of the first vessels to be ply in the90 words
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Article99 1927-06-29 561 DEATH OF MR. SALMOND (From Our Own Singapore. -lumb tb< A cable from home »nnouncei dea ii by a flying accident ye. Lieutenant Rawdon 1 0. the Fleet Air Arm son of Mr. H. B. Salmond, tern Extension ('able Co "J uD< Salmond and was aged99 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article380 1927-06-29 562 COLLAPSE OF HOME SIDE Woodfull Scores a Century (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 21 The Cricket match between the F.M.S. and the Australians began this morning under ideal weather conditions. There was a large crowd despite there being no holiday, including 11. E. Sir Hugh380 words
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Article119 1927-06-29 562 Raja puan muda makes a SPEECH Tt„. k„. Twin. June 21 held 7 Kl "K’«»r Malay College annual sports on fl? the n rP V a large gather -:<•<] nr f roH torus being keenly te is R- x- '1 Champion Ath*‘>n of p 1 H :,Va119 words
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Article29 1927-06-29 562 MATCH WITH LA BARBA Singapore, June 21 Manila reports that Boy Walley has been matched with Fidel la Barba, the World’s Flyweight Champion for July.29 words
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Article702 1927-06-29 562 HARASSING THE MEMBERS A subscribing member of the Penang Turf Club who went to purchase a sweep ticket yesterday afternoon w smilinglv served with the followmg printed notice of which there w e thousands of copies on the table. PENANG TUBF CLUB. Members are requested to note702 words
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Article713 1927-06-29 562 LOCAL SUCCESSES The Selangor Turf Club Meeting just concluded at Kuala Lumpur proved a most satisfactory one for at least two Penang owners whilst Trainer Chirk” Campbell md h s jockey, Huxlev, headed the list of winn’ng trainers and joe kevs respectively. Mr. Khoo Hong Tatt, son713 words
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Article326 1927-06-29 563 AUSTRALIANS’ INNINGS VICTORY (Frtm Our Ow» Correspondent) Ku.u Lumih’h. June 22 The Australians bwat the 1’ M S. b\ an innings and 126 nm<. M hen the match was continued this morning Macartney decided to declare without further play, the visitors’ innings thus e'< <ing for a326 words
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Article71 1927-06-29 563 TENNIS TOURNAMENT RESULTS Results of ties played on the 21st instant M xed DoublesMr. and Mrs Sturt beat Mr and Mrs. Sedwick 6l 6o Mrs. Ward and Potts beat Miss Evans and Brooks 6—3. 7—5. Ladies’ Singh'sMrs Scarborough beat Miss Mackie G—3. 6—3. Ladies DoublesMrs. Irwin and71 words
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Article195 1927-06-29 563 CENTURIES BY ANDREWS AND WOODFULL (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. June 24 Australi;i made a great showing igainst Ul Afalava today. after a I *oh <‘\vj);tt slow tart. Macartney an I Mavne were lost tor 26. Woodfu'l an 1 \ndrcws then nut up a magnificent uari195 words
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Article142 1927-06-29 563 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. June 25 Rain prevented pl a v to-day till 3■> Then All Malava were speedily disposed of for 69. They were sent it again and Gilmour, who opened. howled in the first ball sent down h Everett. An appeal against the fa: ing142 words
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Article280 1927-06-29 563 TEAM FROM SUNGEI PATANI BEATEN On the Esplanade yesterday Eastern Smelting Company Sungei Patani C. C and on t<• comfortably, putting up Ifi- 111 re L their opponents score of <8 Sungei Patani batted rst wickets fell cheaply but made a stand and he was ai Pinhey. These280 words
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Article551 1927-06-29 564 Two matches in the Penan" Cricket Lagiifwhich is now fast drawing to a dose—were played on Saturday: om* on the Esplanade and the other on the Victoria (ireen. On the Victoria breen the Chinese Recreation Club scored an easy victory ever the Eastrn Smelting Company who were551 words
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Article182 1927-06-29 564 NAVAL TEAM BEATEN AT WATER POLO At the Swimming Club yesterday the lub defeated a team from II M. S. Woolstan. at water polo, by five goals to one. Owing to a heavy swell, the game was not a fast one, and the result fairly accurately represented182 words
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Article113 1927-06-29 564 MORE GRIFFINS TO BE IMPORTED The Selangor Turf Club has decided to import a batch of 24 horse griffins to race at the Spring Meeting, 1928. The horses are expected to arrive about the end of October or the beginning of November and the draw will take place113 words
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Article287 1927-06-29 564 ATTACK ON A RICSHA PEON Before Mr. 8. N. King in the Police Court yesterday afternoon, six Hokiens were charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Pain bin Din, a riesha peon, in Burmah Road at 8.50 pm. on May 31. Mr C. D. D Hogan appeared for287 words
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Article26 1927-06-29 564 lb*- Md ya Br< ideasting Company i- torn in? the British Malaya Broadc qing Con pmy to establish broadcasting st.-it on 11 M lava. >26 words
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Article475 1927-06-29 565 Mrs. Hennessy, wife of Dr P. ,H. Hennef*}, arrived here yesterday from Jpoh by ear and is staying at the E 0. Hotel. The appointment of the Hon. Mr. H. H Egmcurit Hake to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council has been approved by His Majesty the475 words
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Article229 1927-06-29 565 IPOH A. C. S. PRIZE-GIVING (Frem Our Own Correspondent) Tpoh. June 25 The Hon. Mr. W. H. Thorne gave away the prizes at the Anglo Chinese Girls’ School annual gathering to-dav. Tn a speech, Mr. Justice Thorne remarked that the demand for education in Malaya was so insistent229 words
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Article124 1927-06-29 565 FURTHER PERFORMANCES The Oriental Opera Company of Sumatra at the Penang Theatre Hall, which was to have concluded its season after the performance of Romeo and Juliet’’ on Saturday night. has been requested bv its many patrons to extend its stay here and having agreed, the124 words
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Article127 1927-06-29 565 A Lincoln cattle drover. Frank Jackson. 52. of Silverwood Place, was gored to death by a pedigree bull at Riseholme, near Lincoln. Jackson was in the act of tying the bull to an iron fence whe i the animal gored him in the back, got him127 words
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Article485 1927-06-29 565 t ndera spreading areena u.., vaneae woman aita. a lonely fil? crowded street. She aella fru tarns or what Malays call V* She carries b u ine J* a very simple .and homely trad/i on a piece of vacant land bv tb tb .ShehasncXof any kind; it is485 words
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Article16 1927-06-29 566 lR n_V th( > ffltPrDit .y nn Tune 26, 1927, to the of Prye Estate, n16 words
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Article392 1927-06-29 566 p-.nnno has one thing in common with n lack of historical monu But whereas failing genuine Meeting links with the past our American cousins are glad to pa\ ewrbitant prices to purchase and s hipen bloc historic buildings that well weathered in the old fountrv long before the392 words
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Article527 1927-06-29 566 Film Scene or Real Life? The following incident recently took place in Singapore. M bile a Chinese lady was proceeding along New Bridge Road in a riesha a Chinese snatched a hairpin from her head. The woman went into a pawn shop near by and gave the information527 words
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Article450 1927-06-29 566 Mr. L. Th Haacmann has been recognised as on-ul’for Finland at Batavia. Xursing Sister" M.K G‘s Shea and A. AT. Belton b \e been seconded for service in Kedah. Mr. W. A Foote has been recognised as Consul for the I’nited St .t. ol America at Mtalali. Sumatra, Mr.450 words
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2731 1927-06-29 567 SETTLEMENT ON HOLIDAY AND EN FETE Enthusiastic scenes will be witnessed In Penang this morning when His Excellency the Governor, Sir Hugh Clifford, pays his first official visit to this Settlement,—a visit which will be all the more pleasurable to him because it coincides2,731 words
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273 1927-06-29 568 n’srussioN postponed (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. .Ir’VE 27 Prince and Princess Purachatra and heir daughters arrived here en route d Australia and were mot by the Hon. Mr Wolff and Mrs. Wolff, and the Privet Secn-tarv to the Siamese Consul, and the Y’ice273 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article179 1927-06-29 569 MALAYA BADLY TROUNCED (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore June 27 Tn their match ngainst All Malaya the Australians won by an innings and 136 runs. Malaya put up 136 runs in th** second innings Seven wickets were down for 53 runs, when the fine partnership between Taylor179 words
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Article45 1927-06-29 569 JUNE MEDAL RESULT The following is the result of the .Tune monthly medal: Ist R M. Young. 92—20 equals 72. 2nd A 1). Trail ft9l6 equals 73. 3rd U IL Sturt ft2—ft equals 74. J S. Miller 82- ft equals 74. n45 words
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Article95 1927-06-29 569 The proposed programme for the Penang Turf Club Autumn Meeting was issued yesterday and holds many’ points of interest to owners, chief ot which is an Acceptance Fee, in addition to an Fntry Fee. There are altogether 42 races on the programme for which stakes amounting tn $122,29095 words
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Article56 1927-06-29 569 P. R. C. v. PUBLIC SERVICES Tl’e follow inc will represent the PP f .iu.-t the Public Services on S 4nr«u\ on the P'ph n ide F Rcutens. R< dr"o W’ W illiams. de 7L I, \V 11 Scullv, C Scullv. S. Stewart. D. Can pbcll. .156 words
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Article100 1927-06-29 569 W'e understand that the new rule r- eHrding sweep tickets which is being introduced bv the Penang T'ij»-f (,’lnb -is ;i result of a hint that the prt vious system was looked upon with disfavour in high quarters The Shiga- pore Turf Club is adopting a100 words
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45 1927-06-29 569 The Mala van Fawn Tennis Championships. which comprise gents’ singles and doubles, ladies’ singles and doubles, mixed doubles, and veterans’ dou I les. are t<> be held this vear in Kuala Lumpur, commencing on Julv 26. Entries close on July 245 words
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Article73 1927-06-29 569 TENNIS TOURNAMENT RESULTS Results of ties played on June 22: Mixed DoublesMiss Kinder and H. T Bennett beat Mrs. Orr and Drunherlv 6l. 46, 97. Family PairsMr. and Mrs. Sturt beat Mr. and Mrs. Mackie I—6,16, 62, 63. Mr. and Mrs Hogan beat Mr and Mrs Parry73 words
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Article148 1927-06-29 569 Dr. A L. TToops 10, Goodwood Hill, Singapore, writes as follows to the Singapore Free Press: Having just read vour entertaining front page article On being shaved this n orning. with its eulogy of the Gil lette Razor and safety blades, f write to inform148 words
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Article144 1927-06-29 569 An exhibition of commodities, local manufactures and students’ work will take pb»ce from July 3 to 5 in the Chung Hwa School, Munr. op the occasion of an At Home of the above mentioned School and its first graduation in the Junior Middle School Department. Admission will144 words
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Article283 1927-06-29 569 MANDARIN SARCOPHAGI’! UNEARTHUDAT f. <*o. During cxenvntion work which i !nor proceeding botwoon the. servant,’ X tors and the new wing of the E 1 o Hotel for the purpose of lavina a septic tank, workmen have" upon an empty sarcophagus or 3ton grave of283 words
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Article187 1927-06-29 569 AN INDIAN FINED Before Mr. S. N. King in the Police Court vesterdav, an Indian stflllkeeper of No. 'l6 Brick Filn Road. was charged at the instance of Detective Inspects Fowler, with selling unused pW stamps of the Settlement without licence. Detective 55 informed his florsNp that187 words
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Article643 1927-06-29 570 ,n\’ AND CO.’S WEEKLY EA! REPORT Thursday evening n e outstanding feature in the further hardening of the Sprite compared with that for the ffoths position, and the premium wM-tin has now widened from to £12.5.0. At the closing 4 C 298 10.0 Spot and £286.5.0 .fIS has643 words
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Article150 1927-06-29 570 MOTOR ACO'nrwT IN SIAM ROAD A riesha puller was the victim of a motor accident in Siam Road early yesterday morning. It appears that a car driven by a European. Mr. M. Durege, came into contact with the riesha, as a result of which the puller fell.150 words
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Article657 1927-06-29 570 SOON THEAM CO. WEEKLY SHARE REPORT Penang, June 24 The price of rubber after fairly wide Hiictnations tin.dly closes at 1 5. showing a recovery of Id on balance r t’m week. The rubber share market w lifeless With little business passing. Share prices again gav>‘ was, but tie; declines657 words
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