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Title Section20 1930-02-05 1 Straits Echo Weekly (Mail) Edition 5518 PEP ANNUM SINGLE COPY 40 GTS. Vol. 28 PENANG, FEBRUARY 5, 1930 No. 520 words
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Advertisement263 1930-02-05 1 CONTENTS LEADERS. Justifiable Homicide Verdict 97 Verdict that Insults the Public 97 Steadily 86 r n Legislature hits Only Half an Hour 99 Ihe Port 94 Inn Singapore Blaze Thrill 104 Rivera ]OO m Armed Gang Kaul in Singapore 109 Im 102 Bachelor* 106 SPECIAL ARTICLE. PENANG NEWS. Books, the263 words
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Advertisement146 1930-02-05 2 THE STRAITS ECHO WEEKLY EDITION. Published 'the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, it contains the latest local news originally given in the daily issues as well as the leading and special articles. The subscription is $lB per annum, posit free to any part of the146 words
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Article336 1930-02-05 86 Those of our readers who witnessed the capable performances of Malayan Opera in Penang doubtless felt that the effects would have been heightened, the recollection and enjoyment made more lasting if the national characteristic costume had been retained throughout. There is something about costume that makes or mars impressions336 words
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Article137 1930-02-05 86 PENANG MOVE. TEACHERS’ FIGHT AGAINST ILLITERACY. The social workers of the Indian of masters of the Anglo-Chinese School, masters of the Anglo-Chinese School, have started a free school for Penang Tamil children at the Indian Association Headquarters, Dato Kramat Road. The school was started on January137 words
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Article223 1930-02-05 86 “PRESS” PARCELS. A statement issued by the Federated Malay States Railways, Traffic Manager’s Office, Kuala Lumpur, states:— With the concurrence of the postal administration the Railway Department has decided to accept and convey by any passenger or mixed train “Press Copy” matter from accredited newspaper reporters223 words
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Article357 1930-02-05 86 REVIVAL ARRANGED. RETIREMENT OF THE PRESIDENT (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Monday. It has been decided to revive the Taiping and District Football League for 1930, and March 1 has been chosen as the date for commencing the League. This statement was made at the general meeting357 words
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Advertisement26 1930-02-05 86 the straits echo, PUBLISHED DAILY. WEEKLY EDITIONS Containing the news of the week prior to departure of Mails for Europe "Straits Echo” Building. Penang Road, Penang.26 words
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Article1868 1930-02-05 87 SATURDAY’S AMATEUR EVENT. The amateur race meeting held under the auspices of the Penang Polo Club in conjunction with the Penang Turf Club on Saturday afternoon turned out a great success although in the early afternoon h looked very much as if the rain was going1,868 words
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Article272 1930-02-05 88 PENANG CRICKET CLUB TOURNAMENT. The following are the results of tin P. C. C. tennis tournament ties played on Friday last: SINGLES HANDICAP CLASS “A”. H. O. Hopkins—3o.2 beat E. J. Ben nett —15.5, 6—3, 6—4. CHAMPIONSHIP. E. W. Gibson beat O. H. Leiceste 6—4, B—6.8 —6. A.272 words
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Article2175 1930-02-05 88 PERAK RIVER VALLEY’S $37,000 PROFIT. The nineteenth annual general meetng of the Perak River alley Rubber Co. Ltd., was held m the registered offices of the Company, No 1 A, Penang Street, Penang, at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Cha.rman, Mr. D.A.M. Brown, presided and the others present2,175 words
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Article332 1930-02-05 90 I PENANG PLEA. I CHRISTMAS TREAT I PROPOSAL. I At the tenth annual general meeting of the Eurasian Association, Penang I held last night at the premises of the fl Penang Recreation Club, it was decided fl to ask Government for permission to I I nominate one332 words
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Article433 1930-02-05 90 SMALL CAGES. OWNER FINED FOR CRUELTY. Passers-by Penang Police Court on Saturday stopped, rubbed their eyes, and stared. In small cages, lined up t by the roadside, various wild animals were growling and chattering. A sensation was caused near the Pe I nang Police Court premises on433 words
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363 1930-02-05 90 SINGAPORE COMEDY. DISUNITY AMONG THE SINHALESE. AND THE HALLKEEPER. A story of a comedy in real life comes from Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 27. In connection with the arrangements o present addresses by different comnunities on tlie occasion of the363 words
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Article2076 1930-02-05 91 SALARY OF $B5O. PROBLEM OF HOUSE RENT. hi an action heard in the Penang Supreme Court yesterday, Mr. J. P. Souter, managing Director of Pritchards, gave evidence. Messrs. Pritchard and Co., of Penang, sue Mr. J. H. Saunders, until rec -ntly manager of the Ipoh branch of2,076 words
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Article297 1930-02-05 92 NORTH vs. SOUTH. (From Our Own Correspondent.)' Ipoh, January ‘25 In splendid weather and an ideal ground North Malaya defeated South Malaya. Both teams had a hard task before them. The game had been in progress for a quarter of an hour before any score297 words
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Article433 1930-02-05 92 A meeting of the members of the Tepah Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., (postponed for lack of a quorum on January 18) was held on Saturday, at the Registered Office of the Company, Penang. There were present Messrs. D.A.M. Brown, E. Reimann, and F. Baker (liquidator).433 words
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Article352 1930-02-05 93 FEBRUARY HOPES. EXAMPLE OF CLOSING DOWN. (From the Financial Correspondent). Tin Prices:— Tin Spot— £172, 10s.. Unchanged; 3 Months—£l7s, 12s. 6d. Unchanged; Singapore—sBBs, Tons 275, Down 37| cents. v Rubber Prices:- London —7 7/16d.. Down l/16d.; New \ork —14$ cts. (G.). Down I ct. Penang, Monday, 5352 words
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Article822 1930-02-05 93 LIQUOR CHARGE. “VICTIM OF A CONSPIRACY”. Allegations that a liquor case had been "framed” against a Chinese licensee were made at (he Penang Police Court yesterday. More evidence in the case in which two Ch.nese, Loo Choon Hoe and Cheng Kim Hin, are charged with being822 words
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Article674 1930-02-05 94 The arrival of the new Resident Councillor in Penang coincides with the coming departure on leave of the Harbour Master, Commander Peal. The fact serves forcibly to draw the attention of the public to a daneer that unless we are watchful the much needed development of the port674 words
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Article265 1930-02-05 94 ELECTROCUTED COWS. MUCH RUBBER DESTROYED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Monday. During a very heavy thundeiston t Kampar the electric standard be uiging to a French mine was brough awn, a live w re cane in contact w,il ine cows and all were electrocute The owner265 words
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Article450 1930-02-05 94 MAILS MISSING? REQUEST TO POST OFFICE. A correspondent in Kedah writes: There is something radically wrong with the Home Mail. Ever since I’ve been East, 10 years, I’ve never missed a weekly letter from my mother and one from my sister. Weekly I get papers from450 words
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Article1546 1930-02-05 95 STORY OF "UNPLEASANT INTERVIEW.” Mr. Justice Sproule will deliver judgment to-day in the suit between Messrs. Pritchards and Mr. J. H. Saunders. The hearing concluded yesterday. Interesting passages marked the con-1 tinuation of the Supreme Court action yesterday before Mr. Justice Sproule in which Messrs. Pritchard and1,546 words
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Article1486 1930-02-05 96 T. p. A. REFERENCE. “SCHEME MAY NOT BE IDEAL-.” The third annual general meeting of the Penawat (Malaya) Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. was held at the Registered office of tli j company, Chartered Bank chambers, Union Street, Penang yesterday. Mr. H. S. Russell presided and those present were:1,486 words
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Article106 1930-02-05 97 PERAK AT HOME. EUROPEANS’ DINNER AT IDRIS CLUB. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 28 At a meeting held at Kuala Kangsar with Mr. Thivy presiding, local Ind ans discussed the best way to honour Raja Sir Chulan who was recently knighted. The meet.ng decided to106 words
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Article144 1930-02-05 97 ALLEGED ROBBER. (brom Our Own Corresponaent). Singapore, January 28 The coroner returned a verdict of justifiable homicide in the ease of the death of an alleged Chinese robber who shot down two police in the Havelock Road ambush recently. It will be remembered ‘that Inspectors Byrde and144 words
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519 1930-02-05 97 WINDING UP COMPANY. SECRETARIES AND LOSS OF OFFICE. An extraordinary general meeting of the Nellmay Rubber Co., Ltd., was held in the office of the Secretaries, Messrs. Kennedy Burkill and Co., Ltd., George Town Chambers, Penang, at 11 a.m. yesterday, for the purpose of considering519 words
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Article317 1930-02-05 97 FATAL SMASH SEQUEL. A jury's verdict in Singapore called forth striking comment» from the Chief Justice presid- I ing at the Assizes. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Singapore, January 28 I When the jury returned a five to twcl majority verdict of not guilty317 words
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Article618 1930-02-05 98 charge. mystery of pawned JEWELS. There was a further hearing at Penang Police Court yesterdau of the case in which Che Aisha and her brother, S. M. tfoordin alias Pawanchee arc charged with “misappropriation of jewelleries amounting to $3,210." It is alleged that the618 words
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Article178 1930-02-05 98 P. C. C. TOURNAMENT. RESULTS. The following are the results of tennis tournament ties played on Monday:— CHAMPIONSHIP. A. J. L. Donaldson beat D. D. B. Cook 6 —l, 6 —2. SINGLES HANDICAP CLASS “B.” J. Wilkinson —15.4 beat C. Fittock —4 6—o, 5—7, 6 —2. K. Coombs178 words
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Article388 1930-02-05 98 HOME OF SIAMESE NATIVE DOCTOR. A fire broke out in Irving Road, Penan S’ yesterday afternoon when a house suffered much damage. The outbreak was nearly extinguished by the inmates of the house and neighbours by the time the fire engines arrived, but the blaze continued on388 words
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746 1930-02-05 99 ADJOURNED FOR 2 MONTHS. APT. MEADOWS FROST WARM TRIBUTES. The Legislative Council sat < genterday for about half an hour during which tribute was paid to Capt. Meadows Frost. I (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, Monday The meeting of the Legislative Coun- cil this746 words
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Article398 1930-02-05 99 IMPRESSIVE STRUCTURE. MRS. GILMAN AT TO-DAY’S OPENING, Steel reinforcement and concrete are he fundamental supports with which the reasury and strong rooms of the new ,’enang Chartered Bank Building are onstructed. 0 Mrs. E. W. F. Gilman, wife of the lesideni Councillor of Penang, i 8 to398 words
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Article907 1930-02-05 100 With almost prophetic infallibility Miguel Primo de Rivera, Dictator of Spain announced that he would take seven years to carry through his programme of reform in Spain. And now seven years after the King had agreed to the demands of Rivera that the Cabinet be made to resign and907 words
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Article923 1930-02-05 100 G. B - Cecil Roberts, Aumonier and Almey St. John Adcock. (By G. B.) iears ago Cecil Roberts was the Editor of a Nottingham daily and it was i lien generally agreed that his unusual gifts would soon lead to a successful aterary career. At the age of 16923 words
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Article459 1930-02-05 101 “RASH DRIVING.” MAGISTRATE AND “BROW BEATING.’’ .-bi interesting motoring case in which a doctor, an architect, a chemist and a mercantile ass is t a nt —a 11. E uropea ns—w e re involved, was heard in the Penang Police Court yesterday. Mr. R. Vaughan. Architect, Penang459 words
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Article171 1930-02-05 101 BOMB OR ROCKET! SUGGESTED JOB FOR POLICE. Doremi writes to the Editor ol the Straits Echo”:—May I suggest that, as it is almost an impossibility to get any precise information concerning the arrival of outward mail vessels froin the accredited Agents of the P. and171 words
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Article83 1930-02-05 101 P c. c. TOURNAMENT RESULTS. The following are the results of played on Tuesday CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRS. A. J. L. Donaldson E. Jbeat L. W. Arnold G. P. Noakes 6--6—2. SINGLES HANDICAP CLASS “B T. S. Anthony —15.4 beat V. —15.3 9—7, 6—3. u J. P. B. AVhaley —15.283 words
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Article476 1930-02-05 102 During the past few weeks there has been a considerable amount of discussion by the London newspapers upon the effect likely to follow the recent amalgamation oi the Cormsh Tin Smelimg Co. Penpoll Tin Smelting Co. and v\ ill.ams Harvey Co. with the Eastern Sinelt.ng Co. The tendency oi476 words
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Article353 1930-02-05 102 APPEAL TO COURTS? “GIVING AAV AY’’ PROPERTY. The Editor of. the “Straits Echo" has received the following letter from Mr. F. P. Roche, of Pagan Samak, Kedah. This letter is being addressed to the dress of Malaya in the hope that it wii aise some interest353 words
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Article74 1930-02-05 102 PENANG VISITOR. It is stated that a tiger has been seen mar the Leper Asvlum Settles ent hilau Jerejak, Penang. Officials paving a visit to the Island vere, it is declared, told of the animal’s presence by the Doctor in-charge. THE SAME? It is believed to74 words
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Article390 1930-02-05 102 ACTIVITY IN TIN. EFFECT OF BOLIVIA’S STAND. (From the Financial Correspondent). Tin.—Spot: £176. 7s. 6d. up £l. 17s. id. 3 months. £179 10s. up £1 15s. )d. Singapore. $9l J, 350 tons sold, up 51.75. Rubber.—London 7|d. Unchanged. New York: 15 cts. (G.) Down jet. (G.) Penang,390 words
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Article1824 1930-02-05 103 JUDGMENT OF 2,200 FOR PRITCHARDS. Mr. Justice Sproule, in the Penang Supreme Court yesterday, gave judgment and costs in favour of Messrs. Pritchards, the Penang firm, who claimed from Mr. J. H. Saunders until recently manager of the firm's branch at Ipoh, $2,200. Mr. Justice Sproule yesterday1,824 words
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Article131 1930-02-05 104 NEW YEAR EXCITEMENT. drama of lonely FIREMAN. (From Our Own Correspondent) T'a<i Singapore, January 31. ese who crowded the Chinof w>n U e r la d a s pLndid opport uni tv Ra r ne sin k g the efficiency of the Sinterrace /e-bngiide when a three131 words
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Article902 1930-02-05 104 OPENING CEREMONY. BEACH STREET AND BISHOPSGATE! Beach Street, Penang, was likened to Bishopsgate, in the Pity of London by Mr. E. W. F. Gilman at the official opening by his wife on Thursday of the new Penang premises of the Chartered Bank. The new Penang premises of902 words
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Article609 1930-02-05 105 bookies and ••TOTE.” CONDITIONS IN burmah. (To The Editor of Thb Straits Echo During recent tour through th? Federated Malay States I was greatly impressed by an announcement in you issue of January 8 of a Draft Bill, un der the Stamp Enactment, proposing the introduction of609 words
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301 1930-02-05 105 A commotion was caused in Penang larbour on Thursday morning, at 10.3 u i.m., when the Blue Funnel Liner, s.s. ‘Antenor’’ ran aground, just at the enrance of the wharf. The ship, which called here on hei vay home from the Far East, toiled301 words
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Article233 1930-02-05 105 FOUND HANGING. CLOTHES WIFE WOULD NOT WASH. A quarrel over clothe» that he asked his wife to wash was mentioned at the Penang inquest on Saturday on a Tamil dhoby who was found hanging from a beam in his house. The inquest was on Kuppusamy, j Tamil233 words
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Article116 1930-02-05 105 CHINESE INJURED. COURT APPEARANCE TO-DAY. About twenty minutes past sevec last evening, a crow’d gathered oppo sl a Lodging House in Penang Whistles were blown and Detect-1 Inspectors Miller and Gordon nl8 i.heir way to the House. They went into one of the roonl t?T stairs and116 words
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Article1010 1930-02-05 106 V problem of considerable Imperial social and economic importance has been raised by one of our serious contemporaries in its discussion of the prevalence of the unmarried state among so many Europeans working in the Colony. It is not uninteresting to note that in Penang alone, for example, the1,010 words
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Article135 1930-02-05 106 'HULA-HULA”. VISIT OF NATIVE TROUP E. Famous Samoan dances, including the hula-hula, the siva-siva, tanaluna, war knife dance and the bamboo and gourd dances will be seen at Penang Town Hall on February 7 and 8, when Madame Claude Riviere presents her croupe Ro\ al Samoan135 words
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Article165 1930-02-05 106 VAGRANT’S DEATH. The death of a Chinese vagrant from njuries sustained when knocked down jy a cyclist, was described at the denang Police Court on Saturday when in inquest was held. Dr. Ess. Assistant Surgeon, General hospital, said that, when admitted, the man was very weak and165 words
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Article720 1930-02-05 107 GOOD GOING. TH I? SULTAN NOT PRESENT. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, February 2 The opening day for the Perak Turf Club Spring Meeting was brilliant and the going good. There was a Idfge attendance, a notable absentee being the Sultan of Perak. The sport720 words
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Article187 1930-02-05 107 ARRIVALS BY THE "ANTENOR.” REV. K. GARNIER. The s.s. “Kedah” arrived from Singapore with the following passengers:—Mr. G. A. Watt, Miss Heyt man, Air. and Mrs. Ward, Messrs. Eley and T. R. Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Campbell, Mr. and Airs. Sturrock, Mr. and Airs. V. A.187 words
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Article73 1930-02-05 107 LONG LIST IN PENANG. The fo lowing is a list of unclamp ■ablegrams lying at the Eastern 6 graph Company’s office at P enan |F t Bilij; Caruppiah, 133 Chetty b heongtuck; Cooper Probstm®* steamer President “Garfield;” e r do, s.s. “Pahud”; Dobbie, P assen f LI Kudat”73 words
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Article297 1930-02-05 108 tournament ties. CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES THIS WEEK.. The following were the results of Penang Cricket Club Tennis Tournament ties: SINGLES HANDICAP CLASS “A”. —30.2 Dr. H. 0. Hopkins beat —15.2 1). D. B. Cook 6 —o, 6 —2. SINGLES HANDICAP CLASS “B”. —15.1 A. A. Sinclair beat297 words
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Article440 1930-02-05 108 EXCITING HOCKEY. VISITORS STRONG THROUGHOUT. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, February 2. The Colony beat the F.M.S. here on Saturday in a hockey match by 3—l. It was an exciting match, in which infringements were frequent and play even throughout, though the Colony showed superior440 words
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Article94 1930-02-05 108 The .nquest on an unknown Chinese, whose body was found floating in the sea near Swettenliam Pier at 7.30 a.m. -u January 26, was held at the lEnang Police Court on Saturday by Mr. F. K. ilson. IDENTIFICATION IMPOSSIBLE. Inspector R. D. Wightman said that94 words
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Article247 1930-02-05 108 PENANG RESIDENT’S DEATH AT 94. Mr. John Patrick D’Cunha died on Chinese New dear’s Eve at Isa Barrack noad, Penang the residence of h s s.ster, firs. J. Nichol. He was 94 years old and started life at he Singapore Posts and Telegraphs Office. Ide retired on pension247 words
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267 1930-02-05 109 SYCE S APPEAL. ‘THE LESS THE D P P. SAYS THE BETTER.” The less the learned Deputy says about it the better” said Mr. Justice '‘proule in the Penang Supreme Court yesterday when Mr. R. D. Hume argued the appeal of a Malay syce named267 words
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Article83 1930-02-05 109 NEW YEAR.EXPLOIT. CHINESE. WOMEN ROBBED. (from Cur Own Correspondent) i Singapore, January 31 bev ral Chinese women, gathered in a hous* at Colombo Court in the heart of town, had a bad New Year’s Eve experience. SURPRISED 1 9uddenl .V surprised by a gang of83 words
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Article772 1930-02-05 109 A.A. ANTHONY CO.’S DAILY SHARE LIST. Penang, February 6th, 1930. Name of Company Buyers Sellers Tin —Dollar Companies cts sco AyerWeug 1.00 Batang Padßot 0.224 0.25 Batu Cavan o.9'i HitaUl -0.4 j Johau oj9 Kinta 1-40 J- 42 Klang Rhers 2.224 2.27 j Kuchai 1.24 1.26 j Kuyoh 0.13 0.15772 words
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