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Title Section19 1931-09-02 673 Straits Echo WEEKLY (MAIL) EDITION. (18 PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 10 CIS. <• 29- PENANG, SEPTEMBER 2, 1931. No. 35.19 words
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Advertisement413 1931-09-02 673 MZ-. '>’<> <’4» s <’«* <’«* <’«* <-’> i'M* v'-<> X MI> x'>4« V' 1 x'> <->> O’Z> <’Z< jM. J’i'2?' 4 -O/..'<<<S*zi>~z.i' *'/.<' '>i\~~zi<' 'z.i» 4fc V 5 > I CONTENTS. ;c; I ><;•? jM< I I CARPUS MORE CONTRABAND ON S.S. SEISTAN C86 FATAL DOSE OF CAUSTIC SODA413 words
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Advertisement126 1931-09-02 674 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 $18 per annum, post free to any part of the126 words
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Article777 1931-09-02 675 THE inevitable has happened. Confronted with a grave national crisis, and unable to placate his principal lieutenants and to dose the breach in the rank and file of the Labour Party. Mr. MacDonald has done the only thing consistent with honour. He has placed the resignation of777 words
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Article15 1931-09-02 675 will be proceeding t< Kuala Lumpur by the mail train to-night.15 words
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Article13 1931-09-02 675 is expected to visit Malacca some time in October.13 words
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Article22 1931-09-02 675 manager of Durian Tungga Rubber Estate, left Malacca on Munday for Singapore en route for home on leave.22 words
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Article19 1931-09-02 675 held at Buckinghan Palace recently, the Tungku Mahkota o: Pahang, was received by Their Majesties.19 words
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Article23 1931-09-02 675 Controller ol Labour, Malaya, arrived here yesterday U attend a meeting of the Indian Immigratior Committee to-day.23 words
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Article27 1931-09-02 675 Inspector of Water Works, Klang, has come to Kuala Lumpur or transfer and Mr. A. George de Alwis iron Kuala Lumpur succeeds him.27 words
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Article26 1931-09-02 675 head of the firm of Rennie, Lowick and Co., Chartered Account ants, Singapore, is spending a holiday on Fraser’s Hill with his family.26 words
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Article27 1931-09-02 675 lias returnee from North China and has assumed manage ment of Jerantut Estate, which belongs to the Djembi Rubber Estates, Ltd., group.27 words
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30 1931-09-02 675 a daughter of H.R.H. Prince Damrong, who ha; been undergoing a post-graduate course of nursing in England, is expected back in Siam early next month.30 words
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Article39 1931-09-02 675 who wen staying at Brastagi, arrived in Ipoh on Monday. Mrs. Hutton returns from a holiday ii Europe and she will receive a hearty welcome back from a host of friends in Ipoh.39 words
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Article46 1931-09-02 675 that when Mr. B. S. Wai ton, the Collector of Land Revenue, Malacca goes home on leave next October, Mr- W. N Gourlay, District Officer, Alor Gajah, will tak< hi$ place and Mr. A. 8« Cobden fUffisay wi* j go ib Alor GXjah.46 words
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Article635 1931-09-02 675 Refund Of Assessments. ORDINANCE TO REMAIN AS AT PRESENT. All members were present al the fortnightly meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners held yesterday. They were Mr. G. W. Bryant, the President. Dr.s. J. E. Smith and Ong Huck Chye, Captains E. Newbold and S S.635 words
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Article54 1931-09-02 675 is felt at the sudden death. t the age of 3G. of Mrs. Lucy Francis, boQved wife of Mr. P. P. Francis, Chief Tcleraph Inspector, Posts and Telegraphs, Kuala .umpur. She leaves her husband, three aughters, and an aged mother In India. The merai took place on Sunday54 words
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Advertisement24 1931-09-02 675 THE straits echo. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEEKLY EDITIONS THE NEWS of the week rtlOK to OEMKTURE OF MAILS FOR EUROPE••STRAITS ECHO’ BUILDING. PENANG ROAD. PENANG.24 words
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Article1068 1931-09-02 676 2| Per Cent Final Dividend. RELATIVELY STRONG POSITION. The twenty-first Ordinary General meeting cl The Kedah Rubber Company, Limited, was hole at the Registered Oliices, 33, Beach Street yesterday at 12 noon. Mr. D. A. M. Browi. Was in the Chair and others present were Messrs.1,068 words
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Article196 1931-09-02 676 Results Of Wednesday’s Ties. The following are the results of ties played iff on Wednesday: Mixed Doubles: —15 Miss Wallis and A. H E. King beat —1 Mrs. Fletcher and L. C Smith 6—4, 7—9, 6—2. Doubles Handicap “B”: —2 W. F. Macdonald and196 words
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24 1931-09-02 676 Officer Commanding P. P. W. V. C., will be proceeding to Singapore on Thursday night by ■he mail train.24 words
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Article39 1931-09-02 676 has been made at Bangkok by H.R.H. the Prince of Nagor Svarga, the Regent, that Their Majesties the King and Queen of Siam are expected to return to the Capital from their American tour on October 12 next.39 words
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Article44 1931-09-02 676 Director, Economic and Finance Section of the League of Nations, and other financial and health experts are expected to arrive in Shanghai shortly to investigate conditions on behalf of the Central Government for |he purpose of suggesting Government improvements44 words
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319 1931-09-02 676 «Malayan Chinese lq se to perakT <P>om Our Own Correspond, The Perak Soccer aya Cup, the holders this yea^h?? 8 que honour of beating th P lhe W Ji. evening at the < we. A good crowd watched th goals b play was mostly dull.319 words
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175 1931-09-02 676 Physical Possession Not Enough. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 24 At the Selangor Assizes at Kuala Lumpur to-day four Chinese and three Hylams e charged with the possession of seditious literature before Mr. Justice Mudie. The first accused. Wong Kee Wah. arrested175 words
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Article27 1931-09-02 676 A marriage has been Chela»Robert S. D. Lee WalworUi H ,,1* ham. and Hĕlene. id t 0, jXre Crf Datu Howard-Bentley. late •><»“’ vice, Malay Slates.27 words
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Article28 1931-09-02 676 The marriage will l^ e Mr Lumpur at the end oi Xnderson, of Sime Darby.an and Dorothy Elizabeth W the late Mr. ft- L M Abirdeth'28 words
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Article380 1931-09-02 677 DepuO Director. sSi &v h e chambers, the Chief Medical Dr. W 'm i»?e PenanK next month to as«ll! nnst oi Deputy Director ot 5 service.'. Singapore, iif an<l ou io Malaya in 1913, Dr. Before coming <J 1 was for abO ut three and380 words
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Article121 1931-09-02 677 Man-Eating Tiger On Estate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 25. rhe mutilated remains of a Chinese labourer discovered by a Chinese coolie employed Selamat Estate, Trong. a few days ago. coolie informed the. Manager of the y who in turn informed the Police. The 'Ahich121 words
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Article29 1931-09-02 677 i oeL erFtood that Mr B R Whitehouse ®d rii Iered a commission in the M.V.C. *ta>ent ellar e oi l i le Intelligence De-29 words
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Article47 1931-09-02 677 u Cahns, of the Government 'ilMeaS 8 J? transferr ed to Singapore 2tcth. Mr L Millacca at the end of the ■'fttar M «7 lr P. S was th< energetic cricket Ialacca Club, and a memloses keen H R Baker w||i relieve47 words
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Article118 1931-09-02 677 MOTOR CYCLE COLLIDES WITH LORRY. As the result of a collision with a motor lorry, a Chinese motor-cyclist yesterday sustained a fracture of his leg. On his motor-cycle, P.304, Mr. Khoo Chin Chin, a school master, was following a motorlorry. P.2553, going along Brick Kiln Road towards118 words
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Article276 1931-09-02 677 Point Raised In Land Office Case. In the course of the hearing of the case igainst the two Land Office clerks on charges of criminal breach of trust of $50 and aiding and abetting respectively, yesterday in the District Court, there arose a point of276 words
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141 1931-09-02 677 Checked Before Arrival Of Brigade. Both fire-stations answered a call from 52A, Queen’s Street shortly after 1 p.m., yesterday but on arrival they found that the work expected of them had already been done. The premises are occupied by Messrs. Adam Ha.ii Peer Mohamed,141 words
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Article56 1931-09-02 677 that Sir Reginald Johnston, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., (Hong Kong' former English tutor to the ex-Emperor Hsun 'Pung of China, is leaving for China in response to a request from the Universities China Commit tee, which has asked him to interview leading Chinese in connection with ita56 words
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Article188 1931-09-02 677 Jungle Fracas. ARMED GANG RESCUES HANDCUFFED PRISONER. While returning with his captive through the heart of a jungle, a Monopolies Officer of Penang was on Monday evening set upon by a band of armed Chinese. The officer was seriously injured and the prisoner rescued. Early188 words
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437 1931-09-02 677 Parts Of Still Suspended From Ceiling. On charges of being in possession of liquor ind distilling apparatus and fermenting intoxicating liquor without a licence, at Bukit Tanjong Bungah on August 4. two Chinese lamed Goh Ah Poh and Chuan Aik appeared oefore Mr. E. Jago,437 words
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Article968 1931-09-02 678 THE composition of the National Cabinet has been well received in the British press who are moved, no doubt, by relief at the solution of the grave crisis that threatened the country over the week-end. The “four, four, two" ratio is in keeping with the proportional representation968 words
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Article256 1931-09-02 678 Mr. r. Bjrkar arrived here yesterday from Bernam River by the s.s. Tung Song. H. E. the Governor is expected to visit Malacca some time in October next. The Hon. Mr. J. S. Arter and Mr. Ashford arrived here yesterday morning from Kuala Lumpur. Mr. J. R.256 words
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Article72 1931-09-02 678 RESULTS 0 F MONDAY’S Mixed Doubles: -15.5 Mrs J a P. Rule beat —15 Mr and 6-1. retired. and BLadies Doubles: —15 3 Miss Rich Mrs. Samuel beat -2 MrV FiS Hardwick 6—4. 6—4. S Flddes Ils Mixed Doubles: —4 Miss Mason beat -472 words
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Article55 1931-09-02 678 Results Of Monday’s Ties The following are the results nt u 1 in the PC C. Lawn Ladies Doubles: 5 Miss Hawker and Un Wwnyss beat 2 Miss Southam and Ifa Ladies Singles: -5 Mrs. Hertz beat w* Anderson 21—16; Scr. Miss Mitchell lean55 words
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Article319 1931-09-02 678 S. X. I. Draw With D. A. F. C. “B.” By way of practice for their Cup-tie counter with the Sepoy Lines on Thursday, the D.A.F.C.'s second string met the Sil at soccer on the latter’s ground yesterday evening. After a well contested game the match ended in a319 words
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Article29 1931-09-02 678 Sir Cecil Clementi “Sw® day on September 1. He is a r man for that age seeing that he has thirty years in the East.29 words
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Article27 1931-09-02 678 Haji Maha med Eusoff, Sew Officer, Perak, is going on transf r Lumpur at the end of this me known who will succeed him.27 words
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Article44 1931-09-02 678 Dr Lu Chun-fang, the rccenJ?^, °S! first Consul-General at Cal Ul A g fl i W appointed by the Ministrj charge or the ConeulaieOenen Mr. Chang Wei-cheng. lM cn®« Finland as Charge d W lijjttlon M soon as his successor Calcutta.44 words
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Article1218 1931-09-02 679 •■Cheah I’eh Kneah.” SOCIAL STATUS OF CLERK and director. rtnvemment clerk and a rich Comof the Peace be of the J Mr. Khaw Joo Toks reply ‘I® mteresunrquestion arose in the course interesting case that came up K.» Lordship Mr Justice LSwsterday. when the mother of1,218 words
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147 1931-09-02 679 Lorry Attendant Gives Evidence, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 26 The examination in the Coroner’s Court into the death ol A. C. Bishop, European Surveyor, who was killed by a passing lorry at Changi Road recently was resumed this morning when the deceased’s147 words
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Article640 1931-09-02 679 Question In Council. AGENDA FOR MONDAY’S MEETING. ne '“.J 1 two Questions standing in the lame or the Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock to be t, 1 lneetin "I the Legislative Counoil o.i Monday seeks to know’ the policy of o ivernnient in regard to640 words
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Article871 1931-09-02 680 D. A. F. C. Beat Chinese. MALAYS SHOW BETTER TEAM WORK. The Darul Aishan Football Club, last year’s leavue champions and winners of the Penang Soccer Cup of last year met the Chinese Recreation Club, this year’s league champions and their strongest rivals for the cup871 words
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Article508 1931-09-02 680 Constable Convicted And Fined. The case against Eusope bin Sahat, a police constable, for voluntarily causing hurt to his divorced wife on August 13 at a house in Chulia Lane was concluded in the Police Court yesterday before Mr. E. Jago. The story of the prosecution508 words
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200 1931-09-02 680 MORNING mishap TRANSFER ROAD. A motor lorry (p.3145) f Jars of toddy was being driven V 2 jnuth along Transfer Road tnn Road when a Talbot car P316G s left lr <™ Kedah Road aid A the result. After it. was hit bv car did200 words
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Article212 1931-09-02 680 Police Escape Shower Of Shots. (From Our Own Correspondent? Ipoh, August 26 At the Taiping Police Court the story nrelated how a member of a gang of robber; was arrested after a desperate chase by tte Police. The robber whose name was Woe Tin was212 words
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Article66 1931-09-02 680 f vfr Monday evening the residt it! Sin. Hong, of the Singapore a scene of gay animation, the oc the engagement of his niece, nujnljeT to Mr. Ngo Beng Hoe. t? the Malayan Seminary School pjof, V. present including the P nnclp Hendershot. M.A.. and oth After a66 words
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Article696 1931-09-02 681 Midwife’s Complaint. ACCUSED’S ALLEGATIONS IN DENIAL. assembled in the Police Court a C1 nwon to watch the closing yesterday inquiry into the cast Klwo Tye Kent, for K °nt<7 the house of a Chinese midtrespassmg into piU gtreet wltn de of committing robbery. intent earing696 words
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125 1931-09-02 681 INTERESTING CASE AT SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Singapore, August 26 Considerable interest is evinced in a railway cast' in which two Tamil employees ol the F.M S R. and also a Malay and a Chinese towkay are. being prosecuted for alleged forgery and abetment125 words
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Article402 1931-09-02 681 Criminal Breach Of Trust. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 26. At the Perak Criminal Assizes before Mr. Justice Pritchard, K.C., a Chetty’s clerk named Annamalai Pillay was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of two cheques valued at $6.000 and $2,000, respectively,402 words
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Article101 1931-09-02 681 Imperial And Internationa! Communications Ltd. The following particulars of traffic receipts of the Imperial and International Communications Ltd., are interesting:— “Estimated Traffic Receipts for July. 1931 *****4 Traffic Receipts for July. 1930 437.220 Aggregate for seven months January/July. 1931 2.761,<23 Aggregate for seven months January/July, 1930101 words
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Article570 1931-09-02 681 D.A.F.C. “B” DEFEAT SEPOY LINES R. C. Defeated to the tunc of live clear goals by .he Darul Aihsan Football Club B” Team on (he Chinese Recreation Club ground yesterday evening the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club were knocked out in the Penang Cup Tie competi'icn. I570 words
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Article47 1931-09-02 681 Coroner To Visit Scene Of Accident. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. August 27. The Coroner’s inquiry into A. C. Bishops death at Chama recently was resumed and adjourned to enable Hie Court to visit the scene and reconstruct the accident on the spot.47 words
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Article62 1931-09-02 681 '1 radt s and Customs De- nartment. Kuala Lumpur, succeeds Capt. E. H Hime at Teluk Anson as Senior Superintendent of Customs Captain Hime recently left for home on leave accompanied 'by Mr Hime Mr W 11 MacLaughlin has arrived from Kuala Lumpur, and has taken62 words
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Article791 1931-09-02 682 THE announcement of the formation of a Tin Pool has been generally received with satisfaction in local business circles as completing the measures necessary to make restriction an effective policy. Details of the pool scheme are not available but it is clear that the four countries791 words
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Article249 1931-09-02 682 THOSE ol us who are now receiving accounts for electricity supplied by the Municipality during July are unpleasantly reminded that, while the Commissioners may hide their light under a bushel at their fortnightly meetings, the results of their handiwork arc sometimes apparent, for presumably the decisions of the electricity249 words
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Article21 1931-09-02 682 was in Penang yesterday to attend a meeting of the directors jf Ulu Piah Ltd.21 words
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Article18 1931-09-02 682 of Gopeng. has returned from Penang where he has been .pending a holiday.18 words
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Article20 1931-09-02 682 Chief Health Officer, M S.. returned to Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday from a visit to Perak.20 words
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24 1931-09-02 682 and Mrs. B. W Elios will be staying at the Ipoh Residency for a fortnight from to-day.24 words
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Article25 1931-09-02 682 is at present indisposed and is expected to be away from the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, for several days.25 words
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Article22 1931-09-02 682 A.C.P., Klang, has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur, and Mr. Mum.'ord from Kuala Lumpur succeeds him at Klang.22 words
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Article33 1931-09-02 682 Mrs. Khoo Sin Yeang and Mrs. Goh Gin Ghee are expected in Penang by the Fushimi Maru on Saturday from Hong Kong, where they had been on a holiday.33 words
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Article502 1931-09-02 682 RESULTS of YESTERDAY’S events. *«««>* »>'' 'Zw'Xzc <** Meet was hcW presented q u^ n pearance yesterday afternoon oJlrT?.*’' dred competitors from thirtv eT e hur peted the to X t L* the first day’s programme. 8 h heau 01 Die following are the results of502 words
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2574 1931-09-02 683 VALUE OF ONE PLOT IN DISPUTE. PENANG LIKELY TO EXTEND COMMERCIALLY TOWARDS JELUTONG. is afisfted with the award of the Collector of Land Revenue for his plot of land, olC ner has appealed to the Supreme Court, and yesterday his objections to the lhe °d2,574 words
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205 1931-09-02 684 Kedah Lorry Driver Fined. As a result of the accident at the junction of Pitt Street and Chulia Street, when a coolie of the Municipal Electric Supply Department was knocked by motor lorry K.2061, Veeramalai. the driver, was produced in the Police Court yesterday205 words
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Article322 1931-09-02 684 Medical Evidence. MENTAL CONDITION OF ACCUSED. Murugcsan. the unemployed Indian, against vhom stands lite charge ot murdering a man lamed Mohamed MusUffa was yesterday proluccd in the Police Court belore Mr. E. Jago. Chief Court Inspector Tunn who conducted .he enquiry said that there was a322 words
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Article98 1931-09-02 684 Results Of Tuesday’s Ties. The following arc the results of Tennis ties played off on Tuesday:— Doubles Handicap "A”— —2 W. R. Dobbs nd R. J. Isherwood beat —5 R. A. Hogg and E. Wraight 2—6, 6—4, 9—7; —4 G. Gold;ack and A. H,98 words
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Article48 1931-09-02 684 Results Of Tuesday’s Ties. The following are the results of Bowls ties played off on Tuesday:— Ladies Doubles— 6 Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. Syer beat —2 Mrs. Hertz and Mrs. Stark 21—5. Ladies Singles— 5 Mrs. Souter w.o. from 5 Miss Hardwick.48 words
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Article52 1931-09-02 684 the well- known Selangor footballer, died at Malacca on August 20. The late Mr. AlsagofT was an officer of the Agricultural Department, aged 30 years, and was on leave at the time ctf his death. He had been ill for sb’mv time, fob lowing52 words
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Article635 1931-09-02 684 Informal Opening. IMAGES FROM ITALY F0|| shrine room. The members of the AR s'»ciation ann their wives sembled in large numbers v™L Chfl<b to take part in the inform? estcrQa y momio» new Hall and Tempi? Openin 8 «5 hand. °£ur“s. the building and were ior a635 words
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Article649 1931-09-02 685 nll m» o< complaints has reached uA Z®ing the attitude ot the Mumcipa <* «nd their refusal to entertain t in respect ol houses 01 ahich have been considerably re*"L« the past eight months of the vear One small but respectable landed has told us649 words
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174 1931-09-02 685 Praise From Empire Service League. The following is a copy of a letter received by the Ex-Services Association of Malaya from the Grand President, British Empire Service League:— Dear Sir, At a meeting of the Empire Council at which I presided yesterday, your representa174 words
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Article130 1931-09-02 685 Last Night’s Talk At The Hu Yew Seah. Mr. Loot Chee Eng delivered a lecture on low to Piay Draughts” at the Hu Yew Seah .slerday night. He explained many useful oints from his long experience in the game, id gave many hints for130 words
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61 1931-09-02 685 Operation For Appendicitis Last Night. Mrs. A. H. Lancaster was taken ill suddenly yesterday evening. The case was cha^ \s appendicitis and the patient immediately aken to the General Hospital where a successul operation was performed by Dr. Adams. On enquiry late last61 words
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Article617 1931-09-02 685 Unlawful Society. CANTONESE MEMBER SENT TO PRISON. Having been previously charged with possession of seditious documents Low ?oh, a Cantonese, was produced before the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. Jago, yesterday when on the application of Mr. E. V. Fowler. A.S.P., who appeared for the prosecution, the charge617 words
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192 1931-09-02 686 $5,000 Worth Taken. CAREFULLY CONCEALED IN CHYIN LOCKER. When the s.f Seistan front China put into harbour yesterday morning the Monopolies men smelt Chanau. At about 10 o'clock when the ship was anchored in the roads she was boarded by a party of192 words
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Article312 1931-09-02 686 Started From Kenya In 1929. A. M. Allibhoy Lamuwalla, an Indian of East Africa, another world tour cyclist has arrived in Penang. lie started on his tour from Nairobi, in Kenya Colony, on December 5, 1929, with the motto, “Trust in God and be not312 words
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103 1931-09-02 686 referring to the Tunku Mahkota ol Pahang's visit to England, writes:—His Highness, the heir apparent to the Sultan ol Pahang, is on a visit to England to Mr. and Mrs. Morkill, the former being a one-time Civil Servant in Malaya. His Highness attended103 words
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448 1931-09-02 686 Views Of Dr. Hoops. NEED FOR STRINGENT PROHIBITIONS. Dr. A. L. Hoops. C.B.E.. the former Principal Civil Medical Officer. S.S., has given in an interview to the Straits Times his views concerning Sir Malcolm Watson's warning that with the completion of the coast to448 words
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Article132 1931-09-02 686 Siamese Princess Among Passengers. The motor ship Meonia which left Southampton on August 4 will arrive in Penang about noon to-day with the following Straits passengers Mr. and Mrs. c W. Sondermann, H. R. H Princess Phorn, Mr. A. Hansen. Mr. P. Mollei Nielsen, Mr. P.132 words
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Article393 1931-09-02 686 iwo Raids Yesterday. found INSint BOATSWAIN’S CABlf More contraband was found L S T Se jf. ta J 1 by Monoplies Officers°vesf^ d It win be remembered that nn e^ erda ymg a party of Revenue Officers nonary Assistant Controller R l the s.s. Seistan393 words
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Article154 1931-09-02 686 European Motorist Convicted And Fined. Appearing on a summons. Mr. D. K. Flemwf laimcd trial on a charge of failing to notor car P15G8 when signalled to do w ny 'iwXXwson. of the Traffle ed evidence to the effect that vhile on point duty at154 words
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Article34 1931-09-02 686 pr of CW r Mr. H. J. Cockman. a Malayan Civil Service has b w W o act as Relief Assistant S tc s, woment, Federated M.tla, Malayan pivll Service.34 words
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848 1931-09-02 687 (HUNG ling high school win CHAMPIONSHIP. That the Chinese boys and girls of Penang nE rapid advancement in athletics was ves’erdav when the second day’s prothe Chinese Inter-School 3rd AneTsnorts was brought to a close. All the in Penang, the Province Wellesley and Ot 0Ver mentors848 words
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104 1931-09-02 687 Tamil Man Injured In Motor Mishap. A Tamil man walking down Transfer Roai vas knocked down by a car at the Sri Bahari 3,oad junction. He saw one car coming from 3ri Bahari Road and another going alonj. Transfer Road to Northam Road.104 words
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30 1931-09-02 687 a daughter of H.R.H. Prince Damrong, who has been undergoing a postgraduate course of nursing in England, is expected back in Siam early next month.30 words
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32 1931-09-02 687 from Singapore by the s.s. Kedah:— Mr. J- A. P Strachan. Mrs. Smart, Messrs. E. D. Smith Gator, Dunnell. L. M. Noorman. Rigby, Robets:hek and Chamun Svasdi.32 words
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Article46 1931-09-02 687 has n pleased to award the Imperial Service Medal to Mr. Arthur Pembroke Cropley, retired Superintendent of Government Quarter, Selangor, F.M.S. Mr Cropley joined the Government Service in 1896 and retired in March, J930-. having served the Government fot over 33 yelrt.46 words
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Article231 1931-09-02 687 UNIFIED SYSTEM WITHIN THE PENINSULA. (Mom Our Own Correspondent.) r Singapore, August 31 ine following important statement was made ■iv the Hon Mr. Cator at the meeting of the Legislative Council to-day: “On His Excellency’s behalf I have the following announcement to make: His Excellency has been231 words
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Article456 1931-09-02 687 Dr. Winstedt And Mr. P. M. Robinson. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 31. At the meeting of the Legislative Council tolay the acting Colonial Secretary, before the msiness of the meeting commenced, said that ie wished, with the permission of the Council, o say a456 words
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Article797 1931-09-02 688 > Worried Parent” and his protagonists Zb. considerably enlivened our correspondence columns during the past week and our readers have derived some entertainment as well as much room for thought. Some of the writers of the letters were inclined to treat the matter too seriously, while797 words
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Article74 1931-09-02 688 Ties For To«day And Tomorrow. The following ties have been fixed for today Doubles Handicap "B"— —15.2 J. P. B. Whaley and J. M. Mason v. —4 G. R. Evans and A. T. Dougal. Doubles Handicap “A” 2 R. D. Milligan and T. S.74 words
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Article77 1931-09-02 688 Results Of Ties Played Oft. The following arc the results of Lawn Bowls ties played off on Thursday and Friday;— Ladies Doubles— Scr. Miss Anderson and Miss Hardwick beat plus 5 Mrs. Mason and Mrs. C. Walters, 21—10. Mixed Doubles— Scr. Mrs. Stark and77 words
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Article75 1931-09-02 688 Mr. A. S. Bailey Elected President. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 30. At the annual meeting of the Malayan NonBenders C C held on Saturday evening at the Selangor Club the members elected Mr. A. 8 Bailey as President, Mr. N. Grenier as Secretiry and75 words
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Article11 1931-09-02 688 F.M.S.. and S.S.. is indisposed. Director of Cooperation.11 words
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49 1931-09-02 688 and Inspector of Prisons, Johore* and Mr’s. Draper vere entertained lo a dinner party by the Johore Civil Service Club at 7.30 p m., followed >y a dance and cabaret at 9.30 p.m., on Thursday as Major Draper is retiring from Government service shortly.49 words
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Article79 1931-09-02 688 accompanied ly Mrs. Gordon Smythe, arrived here yesterlay by the Karapara to take over command >f Hie l-20th Burma Rilles, Taiping, Major I.G. Gauntlett, the acting Commandant, havng proceeded to Burma on transfer. Major 'Jordon Symthe is no stranger to Malaya havng been stationed here79 words
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Article410 1931-09-02 688 Singapore Meet. Surprises BY SELANGOI AND lucky mistake ‘From Our Own Singapore, Augu&t ft J’? voured ilh ne “d cool good B0Ulg thwe Kas ™««hr* the opening day ol the Autumn races. n 8 a PWe Turf His Excellency the Governor and mmrti arrived in410 words
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1446 1931-09-02 689 Hospital Dispute. dividing maintenance COSTS. Of the central Health Board At Siim 11 the revised draft form reJ d on Augu. Central Board and *ff£ UMonerT visiting estate, by arwith the Board, prepared by the gXJilUrs, was scrutinised and ap1' Jemima Hospital. w president slated that1,446 words
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Article172 1931-09-02 689 How To Avoid Delay And Other Inconveniences. The attention of the Public is invited In a notification appearing in last Friday’s Government Gazette to the procedure laid down regarding the authentication of documents executed in the Colony and required for use outside the Colony, particularly172 words
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Article156 1931-09-02 689 Verdict At Coroner’s Inquiry. "Death by suicide: cause of death corrosive poisoning." This was the verdict returned by the Coroner, Mr. E. Jago, at the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of a Chinese named Gooi Pool who died at the General Hospital following156 words
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105 1931-09-02 689 Alleged Criminal Breach Of Trust. Arrested on a warrant, Ajoudi Parshad, an Indian, was produced before Mr. E. Jago. the Police Magistrate, on Saturday and charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of cloth valued at $87. He claimed trial. Court Inspector R. Nunn105 words
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Article192 1931-09-02 690 August Results. TWO QUALIFY FOR FINAL DIPLOMA. Two more doctors have passed out from the King Eduard VII College of Medicine, Singapore. The following are the full results of the Professional Examinations held this month:— Final Professional. (For diploma L. M. 8. Singapore): Megat Khas and M.192 words
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81 1931-09-02 690 Chinese Produced In Police Court. Alleged to have had in his possession house breaking implements, namely a chisel and a file at Burmah Road on August 28 a Chinese named Lim Ah Chew was on Saturday produced before Mr. E. Jago, the Police Magistrate. The81 words
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Article158 1931-09-02 690 HalLYearly General Meeting. A special general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya will be held at Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban, (by kind invitation of the Negri Bembllan Planters’ Association) on Wednesday, 23rd September, 1931, at 10.45 o’clock a.m. The Land Bank and the Planters’ Benevolent158 words
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502 1931-09-02 690 MONOPOLIES BEAT LOCAL KRIAN YOUNGSTERS. The Government Monopolies met the Local Krian Youngsters at soccer on the Dato Kramat Ground yesterday evening and defeated them by 1 goal. The football was of poor quality but occasional flashes of individuality, as when players on either502 words
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Article162 1931-09-02 690 P. C. C. Beat Kedah Malays. Kedah Chinese Recreation Club beat the Ming Sin Seah, Penang by 6 goals to 1 played on Saturday. Boon Tian scored 4 goals. The P.C.C. beat the Kedah Malays at Soccer on Saturday, at Alor Star by 5 goals to162 words
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Article457 1931-09-02 690 MR. TAN PLEA FOR SUBSIDES (From our Own Correspond, On the motion for theTdira^’ AUgUst31 Legislative Council the Hon 01 to Lock referred to <he ernment to his question ol a loan to assist owners of He said that in 1902 the total rubber in457 words
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Article22 1931-09-02 690 Mr. H. C. WiUan. Deputy W® Perak, who was away in Port D the has returned to Ipon-22 words
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Article23 1931-09-02 690 Mr. Louis Tliivy. JP-. Pen ang. cuperating at Tanjong Btmgah, his recent successful operation tics, has returned to Kuala Kang23 words
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Article30 1931-09-02 690 Mr. R. B. FoM Boustead Co., Ltd., T luk be goj denly look ill a few day• >Jrs to Bukit Fraser, accompanied J for a holiday.30 words
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Article32 1931-09-02 690 the Hol’ The death has taken place a j Family Convent. Bambalapit Sister Anastasia at 1* ing spent 51 years in th Arthur ras the only daughter of Mr. A32 words
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Article35 1931-09-02 690 Under the tion. Singapore, a August Hon. Mr. Lim ChengEan orchard»* 3 p.m. at the Y n the on the b J ect: T’S. probes and ments —some or Their r ties.”35 words
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Article708 1931-09-02 691 ffl meeting ot the Legislative Council at S1D <mpore yesterday was notable lor two JL announcements. One was the appoint- at a Committee "to advise what varia- in the law and procedure governing iin''T export storage, movement and manufacsale ol dutiable goods will be requ.r- order to708 words
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Article410 1931-09-02 691 Mr. A. H. Miles left for Kuala Lumpur last night by the mail train. Mr. D. R. Swaine, Principal, King Edward VII School, Taiping, has been appointed to act as Inspector of Schools, Perak. The leave of absence granted to the Hon Mr. Justice P. A. Farrer-Manby,410 words
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Article600 1931-09-02 691 SELANGOR BEATEN BY THE REST. 1 *****1 Our Own Correspondent.) An Kuala Lumpur, August 30. Ptu 1 leSling cricket match was played here nd u n tCln S W1,h t;velve a «We yesterday >' th colltin l( (l to-day containing the Rest lenders °Th7 lderS iK g:Unst600 words
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Article296 1931-09-02 692 JUDGMENT RESERVED. (From Our Own Correspondent.» Ipoh, August 31 Recently the Hon. Mr. Justice Prichard had before him an application lor a receiving order against E. Joseph, a solicitor, the petitioning creditor being Uari Singh, a clerk employed under Mr. A L. Barrett, another solicitor. Joseph made296 words
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Article158 1931-09-02 692 Complaint Of Neglect By Husband. Failure of her spouse to maintain her and care lor her was the reason given by a young Chinese woman named Keng Sooi Choo when frustrated in the act of putting an end to her existence. Yesterday morning when the158 words
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Article61 1931-09-02 692 Restriction Extended lor Another 3 Months. < From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, August 31. At the meeting of the Legislative Council on the motion of the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs the operation of the proclamation restricting the immigration of adult immigrant Chinese labourers to the Colony61 words
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Article17 1931-09-02 692 describes Mr. Andrew Calde- cott as the Chief Research Chemist of Malaya Constitutional Reform.17 words
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Article30 1931-09-02 692 of Singapore is hold- ing a tea party at the Adelphi Hotel on August 31 at 4.45 pm. in honour of the Hon. Mr. H. H Abdulcader.30 words
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Article29 1931-09-02 692 Manager of Arcadia Estate. Ragan Datoh. is leaving for Home on leave, and during his absence Mr, E. 5V. Cummins, JCuala Perak Estate, art lor him.29 words
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Article575 1931-09-02 692 KEDAH MALAYS vs. P. C. C. I Lack of finish lost the Kedah Malays their match against the P.C.C. on the Stia Kesukaan Club Ground. Alor Star, on Saturday. They failed to take lull advantage of their many chances of scoring in the first half dunn575 words
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Article37 1931-09-02 692 loft Penang lor Johore Bahru by last night’s mail train. The death of the wife of Mr. Ong Boon Cheow took place at his residence in Hutton Lane. Penang, on Tuesday last.37 words
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Article35 1931-09-02 692 will be given at the Con- tent of tiie Holy Infant Jesus, Singapore, by the Convent Old Pupils, on September 7, at 5.30 pm. in honour of the Lady Superior’s Religious Silver Jubilee.35 words
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Article34 1931-09-02 692 the Officer Superintending Police Circle. Teluk Anson, is at Kuala Lumpur attending the Selangor Assizes to give evidence in a murder case which, rec,entty occurred u Sabak-Beftnam within Selangor tcjptory.34 words
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Article554 1931-09-02 692 New Premises Opened, PROSPERITY pledged ft j CHAMPAGNE. x (From Our Own Correspond, The Resident. Perak, and a'diL* 1 11 .thenng were present on !fUlsl W tau««ne new premises Tta J" Bank. ipoh. were formally deciX MerctDli I Ihe new addition to ipoh Comm tiers has554 words
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Article33 1931-09-02 692 the Leave lias FM.S. Officers:— Mr. N. K OBE Major b C. Raines, y. L. Capt. E. H. Hinie. r. W M. Brandvr. B e. Gisby and r33 words
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Article1078 1931-09-02 693 Settlement Dispute. <men parties CONTRACT under mutual mistake. delivered in the Appeal Court JU T u> “pj me Official Assignee Tthe late Khoo Khay Hock m h findlni' ot Mr. Justice Sproulc in 2,.. ot the Trusts ot a Deed of Setth- “Xen too It Ghee and1,078 words
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Article183 1931-09-02 693 TRAGEDY AT RAILWAY STATION. Ong Ewe Hock, a booking clerk in the F. M. 3. Railway Station, Penang, came to a sad end in the early hours of yesterday morning at the General Hospital where he had been conveyed following an injury to his head in183 words
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79 1931-09-02 693 Muslim Arrested In Chulia Street. On a charge of having had in his possession a deleterious drug. Abdul Kader bin Madar was yesterday produced before the Police Magistrate. Mr. E. Jago. It is alleged chat the accused had with him a packet of ganja when79 words
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Article39 1931-09-02 693 arrived here yes- terday from Belawan Deli by the s.s. Kedah;— Mr. Teoh Kok Liang, Mrs. McCormac, Mr. Foley, Mrs. P. J. Foley, Mrs. Green, Mr. Dunn, Miss Day, Mr. H. Bracegirdh and Mr. W. Schupf.39 words
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Article2932 1931-09-02 693 1wo incidents appear to have stood out particularly prominently at the annual dinner of the Incorporated Society of Planters, in London. Ihe first, you state, was “an apt and amusing lesson from the classics introduced by Sir Laurence Guillemard." It is easy enough to view the situation2,932 words
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Article273 1931-09-02 695 Founder Of The Hu Yew Seah. A solemn service in memorlam of the Late onoong Thiam Poe, > popularly known as Lok Sin founder of the Hu Yew lir one wbo toolc a keen interest in pubP airs and n tbe welfare of the273 words
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Article121 1931-09-02 695 (To The Editor Of The "Straits Echo Sir, Penang is fortunate in having the best library in Malaya. It is complete, better arranged and better catalogued than any other library in this country and it appears to have a smaller staff. The knowledge of the staff” and121 words
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254 1931-09-02 695 (To The Editor Of The "Straits Echo.") Sir, I really sympathise with "Worried Parent” but surely, "Twa Pek Kong" with all his wisdom and experience, and in spite of his sainted innocence and impending canonisation, should be so unholy as to consign the young men254 words
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186 1931-09-02 695 (To The Editor Of The "Straits Echo.") Sir, I wish to bring to your notice a recent incident at Jelutong which indicates the prevalence of loafers and *ruflians parading the streets in gangs of 10 or 15 or more. There was a Chinese186 words
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Article414 1931-09-02 695 (To The Editor Of The “Straits Echo.’’) It is with regret I write these few lines with he object of getting justice from the Municipality. On August. 5 1931. I received from the Ptnng Municipality a bill amounting to $4 tc □ver water consumption for the 2nd414 words
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377 1931-09-02 695 (To The Editor Of The "Straits Echo.") sir, Tanjong Bungah is well known to all as not nly a health resort for town folks who go nere to enjoy either a swim or salt-water or the pleasant bracing breezes from the .orth, but also lor377 words
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Article162 1931-09-02 695 •To Ihc Editor Of The “Straits Echo.”) J ir. Readers of the correspondence by Orang tltam in your to-day's issue will surely endors-j s plea for leniency on the part of our City ’others. Most water rate-payers, who have had to iply to the Municipality for Water162 words
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Article143 1931-09-02 634 •To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.") Sir, If the ‘‘Worried parent” seeks an antidote for his prodigal sons and daughters, 1 would be just too happy to give him a sure cure called “spanking" which will work marvellously after the effect. Indeed I feel sorry143 words
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Article222 1931-09-02 634 (To The Editor Of The "Straits Echo.") Sir, I understand that the appointment of "Overseer of Destructors" in the Municipality, Penang, is falling vacant at the end of this month. Already there are rumouri that this or that applicant is sure of getting the appointment as222 words
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Article111 1931-09-02 634 (To The Editor Of The ‘•Straits Echo.") Sir, Induced by the offer of the Commissioners to supply current for cooking and heating, I installed an electric iron some time ago. My bill hitherto for current for this purpose has been fifty to sixty-five cents per month. For111 words
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191 1931-09-02 634 (To The Editor Of The “Straits Echo.") Sir, J Ijave a time cKcrWod an idea that, I think, may be of service both to th< governed and the governing. Year after year, hundreds of local boyt leave our schools after having passed thi Cambridge191 words
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Article167 1931-09-02 634 (To The Editor Of The “Straits Echo.") Sir, Will Tin at £220, or even £440, per ton, during the coming quarter 1st September to 30th November (when Malaya may export but 700 tons a month more or less, is it not?) save wholesale dismissal of labour and167 words
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Article511 1931-09-02 634 (To The Editor Of The “Straits Echo.”) Sir. Why should “worried parent" ever worry at all? His complaint is akin to “washing dirty linen in public.” His sons and daughters, despite the fact that he cannot afford it, arc exacting a heavy toll upon his scanty purse;511 words
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Article149 1931-09-02 634 Sir. I think all the trouble our “Womed Parenr has got is the only result of his own folly, and I blame the least his daughter! or eom who demands for a car or for costly dressei, etc. If "Worried Parent" tried to control his149 words
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Article286 1931-09-02 634 Comments from diverse corr^n^ D g anent the above are quite illuminating very interesting problem. Most tt their due share oi fretting cares m trend their children’s upbringing with of westernised outlook. It is o y concede that even the «mart p unwritten code of social dec286 words
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Article185 1931-09-02 696 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo). ’pie Charitable Dispensary at the Penang Hindu Sabha, 205 Dato Kramat Road, com awes to-day its 5th year of useful existence The Dispensary was inaugurated by the late y. pK. Nambyar on August 27, 1926. Here -ref medical attention and185 words
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Article172 1931-09-02 696 Sir, I shall be very much obliged if you will cindly publish my letter in the next issue. would like “P.C.”, who wrote in your < issue to tell me where and when was Jie volunteer, who was in uniform and who ‘tnt to see the Chinese172 words
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Article132 1931-09-02 696 1716 Editor Of The Straits Echo.) femeT,?^ 0 to But terworth landing bke to L? agan Tuan Kechil Pier J®® 1 controls thl De«.i are an r- M Hbove subject. The con‘J? W., e to the residents fMSla he ’’’X W the PeShh'S Harbour Board on the132 words
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141 1931-09-02 696 Sir. It is my privilege and pleasure to write and congratulate Mr. Ong Joo Sun for his lucid exposition put up yesterday and 1 hope the authorities will take note of it. May I also hope that the proposal that English educated boys to141 words
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Article429 1931-09-02 696 Sir. I am very grateful to the Press in Malaya for promptly informing us of the dramatic changes that take place in England and in India. During the past fortnight we were told the Indian National Congress refused its participation in the ensuing Round Table Confer* »nce and429 words
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Article367 1931-09-02 696 Sir I .should be obliged If you would allow me to use a small portion of your valuable paper to express my opinion on the question raised by “Worried Parent.” Iam rather surprised that marry of your Correspondents are not io favour d! w 1 sc367 words
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Article288 1931-09-02 696 Sir, After reading your Editorial ‘The Landlord md the Slump”, it comes to my mind that, it the present hard time, the landlords should be persuaded to reduce the rent of their houses to the lowest rate and the Municipality should get more revenue288 words
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272 1931-09-02 696 Sir, 1 have read Mr. Ong Joo Sun’s letter under the above caption. To suggest that Englisheducated boys should be a'lowed to join the Police Force is one thing, but to see the suggestion materialised is quite another thing. How many Parents. I wonder,272 words
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Article333 1931-09-02 697 (To 'lite Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, There is a tendency and desire to form new societies and associations to bring together persons interested in a certain thing or subject, even though there i.s a general trade depression and a world-wide slump. This it better333 words
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Article43 1931-09-02 697 A Member—Your letter has been forwarded to the Honorary Secretary of the Association. T. S. Um—The problem of English Educated boys as Police Constables” is an Important one and should not be clouded by the communal issues raised by you.43 words
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Article70 1931-09-02 697 Charge Against Chief Occupant Of House. ho ar ,icles belonged to a sub-tenant and Tiue k \u enl ttWay wit hout my knowledge.” Tnat« a L th F. statement oi K. K. Varusay, an f J* who pleaded not guilty be- JUdl!e Mr H A hSf’toVJ70 words
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377 1931-09-02 697 MORE CONSUMPTION ONLY REMEDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ON ALL-MALAYA CUSTOMS UNION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 31 It wax announced at. the meeting of the Legislative Council this morni tiua there would be no Government help /or rubber. Il was also announced that a377 words
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Article233 1931-09-02 697 Fall In Rice Prices. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 31. Interviewed to-day before leaving for Kuala Lumpur Mr. R. S. Le May, Adviser to the Siam Ministry of Commerce and Communicaions, said that the slump hit Siam, the last country in the233 words
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Article28 1931-09-02 697 an officer of Class IV, Malayan Civil Service, has been appointed to act as District Officer, Upper Perak, Class III, Malayan Civil Service.28 words
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Article31 1931-09-02 697 Miss Grey and Professor F. de Lara Reis were through passengers from Rangoon to Hongkong by the fts. Sirdhana. which passed through Penang yesterday.31 words
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Article79 1931-09-02 697 Three Tamils Brought From Bayan Lepas. Three Tamils were produced before Mr. H A. Forrer, the District Judge, yesterday, (W on bail, to answer a charge of having tarily caused hurt to another Tamil, Manmuttu, at Kampong Sungei Dua in Bay» Lepas. J fit Mr. P.79 words
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Article82 1931-09-02 697 Sewing Machine And Gramophone Records. Convicted of the theft of a eain nd from a house in Macalister Roa d 1 gramophone records from W appeared Chinese named Chung Kooi C => before the District Judge, Mr. n. yesterday. onv Asked as to whether he had82 words
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Article1693 1931-09-02 699 There has arisen a new problem for Mion and a country’s fate lies in the balance. Greenland is claimed by Norway Denmark and Iceland and an acrimonious dispute is in the making. Far be it from us to add flames to tfie heart burnings by fiery counsels, on1,693 words
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