The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 30 September 1931
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Title Section20 1931-09-30 1 Straits Echo WEEKLY (MAIL) EDITION. sis PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS. VOL. 29. PENANG, SEPTEMBER 30 1931. No. 3920 words
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Advertisement457 1931-09-30 1 H T hf f i CONTENT S. X I Y i tt LEADERS. Tax On Tolalisalor Betting w. And Sweep» M j* g Japan And Manchuria. 76S Sampan Cooly s Watery Grave ..789 Perak Takes The Lead 772 d Telegraph Cooperative *o w,, > Society ?ni Q Malayan Finances 777457 words
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Advertisement126 1931-09-30 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, post free to any part of tin?126 words
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Article1203 1931-09-30 768 THE latest move by the Japanese Imperial Government in Manchuria docs not come as a surprise to many people who have been studying the political situation in the Far East during the last ten years. Since, ths preset a tioi\ of the 1 wenty One Demands on1,203 words
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Advertisement26 1931-09-30 768 THE STRAITS ECHO. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEEKLY EDITIONS. containing the news of the week priok TO DEPARTURE of mails for EUROPE. STRAITS ECHO" BUILDING. PENANG ROAD. PENANG.26 words
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1863 1931-09-30 769 ROTARIAN McEVOY'S ADDRESS. AIR SERVICE ESTABLISHED IN THAT COUNTRY IN 1921. Mr. J. A. McEvoy considers it disgraceful that while a sparsely populated area of 990 miles in the Belgian Congo had an air service ten years ago, the comparatively populous area between Penang1,863 words
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196 1931-09-30 770 CHINESE IN HUT NEAR HOSPITAL. (From Our Own Correspodent) September 23. The local Detective Police have in custody three Chinese who were arrested when a hut at a place not far distant from an «tate hospital at Kampong Kepayang, a vnbetween Ipoh and Gopcng on196 words
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Article257 1931-09-30 770 SCHOOL BOY SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES. Knocked down by a car. Lee Ah San, a twelve-year-old boy attending the Sam Sum Chinese School, Transfer Road, later succumbed to the injuries at the General Hos pital. At about 11 a m. car P. 333 belonging to Mr257 words
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211 1931-09-30 770 Paya Terubong Trader's Suspicions. Hearing commenced yesterday in the Dis crict Court in the case in which the Detecfive Police is charging a man called Khoo -’eng Chong with possession of a counterfeit .en cent. coin. Chief Court Inspector Tunn prosecuted. Detective Inspector Gordon said211 words
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Article50 1931-09-30 770 Low Lying Areas Under Water. From Our Own Correspodent Singapore, September 21. Singapore experienced a regular deluge yesterday, a heavy downpour falling from an early hour and completely inundating the Inw lying areas and rendering several roads, notably Bukit Timah, practically impassable. More rain threatening to-day.50 words
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Article420 1931-09-30 770 JUDGMENT RESERVED TILL SATURDAY. Judgment was reserved by the Police Magistral, Mr. E. Jago. in the case of Ong Chee <ee and Khoo Keng Wee, proprietor and Jerk of Chop sing Chin respectively, who \ere charged with having knowingly received tolen property, namely, 2100 tins of cigarettes420 words
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Article131 1931-09-30 770 Further Details Of Outrage. September 23. Further particulars in regard to the raid on a pawnshop in Papan by gang robbers disclose that the person who had gone to the coffee shop and v. as seeking admission to the pawnshop was the towkay of the place.131 words
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799 1931-09-30 771 Penang Association. ENGLISH FOR POLICE ON POINT DUTY. Owing to the slump the possibility of the institution of a Child Welfare Clinic in Penang has become very remote. This question was mooted by the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association which addressed a communication thereon to the799 words
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95 1931-09-30 771 DEDICATION OF CHURCH IN MANILA. Bishop Edwin F. Lee, DD, sailed from Singapore by the Pangkor for Sandakan on route to Jolo. Zamboanga. Iloilo and Manila, P. I. Bishop Lee expects to co-operate with representatives of the Methodist and other mission groups in studying95 words
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Article200 1931-09-30 771 Mauled By Tiger In Jungle Estate. (From Our Own Correspondents'! September 23. An inquest was held at Taiping in connecion with the death ot a Chinese whose mutiated remains were found at the edge of the tingle adjoining Selamat Estate. An Assistant Surgeon describing the results200 words
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Article512 1931-09-30 771 Charge Of Cheating. ADVANCE MONEY ON WRONG LAND. On a charge of cheating another h. gaging a property that till not beta?, a Chinese named Tan. Cheong lore the District Judge. Mr. H a yesterday. The story for the prosecution, whirh related on a previous day,512 words
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Article593 1931-09-30 772 IS Higl meB9 ie ktMan of I erak H made a very important pro--1 ellt at the meeting of his State Xcil at Kuala Kangsar on September ,Referring to the proposal made by L Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi at the recent Durbar of Rulers for the593 words
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Article339 1931-09-30 772 Recently a three-year old bullock was slaughtered for the butcher. In the bullock's stomach were found seven pounds of rusty nails and screws, a silver brooch, part of a hat, the remains of a boot, a shoe buckle and several pieces of copper wire. It has been suggested339 words
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366 1931-09-30 772 TWO HYLAMS CHARGED AT SINGAPORE. Singapore, September 23. The story of a daring attack on a European iady, Mrs. Annie Millicent Royce, was related to the Second Police Magistrate yesterday when two Hylams were charged with house breaking and having made preparations to causing hurt.366 words
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142 1931-09-30 772 Indian Cooly’s Unique Record. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September 23. A South Indian coolie who was convicted on a charge of stealing nineteen singlets at Taiping was found to have a very bad record, there being no less than 14 previous convictions against him142 words
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Article160 1931-09-30 773 CONTENTION OF MAN WHO FAILED. Two cases of attempted suicide came before Mr. E. Jago, the Police Magistrate, yesterday. In tiie first instance, a Tamil named Rengam was produced and charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a knife at Batu160 words
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375 1931-09-30 773 Glugor Club Beat The Orient Youngsters. The soccer match, between the Glugor Club and the Orient Youngsters at the Dato Kramat Ground yesterday evening resulted in a win lor the former by the odd goal in three. What should have been a well matched375 words
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Article297 1931-09-30 773 Statement By Colonial Treasurer. Singapore, September 22 Interviewed regarding the current events concerning the British Gold Standard, the Colonial Treasurer stated that Straits Currency would not be affected but declined to state whether he considered that there will likely be any appreciable fluctuation in comparison with297 words
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184 1931-09-30 773 Charges Against Two Men Withdrawn. (From Our Own Correspondent.) September 23. The three Chinese who were arrested in connection with the gang-robbery at Tanjong Rambutan when the quarters occupied by Nurse Lee Tee Yin were entered and property belonging to the nurse was stolen, were184 words
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Article113 1931-09-30 773 1—8.0. W. BUDGET POSITION NOT jeopardised. in connection wit’T announcement in Parliament y«t wd ,?7' ri Government’s decision to limit “72 than ten per cent, the economy cuts in? pay of teachers, police and lower the three defence services and his ment that the balance of1—8.0. W. - 113 words
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Article142 1931-09-30 773 Exciting Game Of Soccer, Quite an exciting game of soccer was witiessed on the S.X.I. Ground yesterday evenng between the Darul Aishan Football Club nd the Si. Xavier’s Recreation Club and after i well-contested struggle, during which both earns gave of their best, the match142 words
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159 1931-09-30 773 Appreciation Of Work In Convent. Ipoh, September 23. The feast of the Rev. Mother St. Etimw Rousseau, of the Convent, Klian PbU ping, who is at present acting Mother-Super! General of the Convents ot the Holy 1»» Jesus in the East, was held159 words
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Article1545 1931-09-30 774 Thrifty Habits. mVICE TO MUNICIPAL AD EMPLOYEES. your money before you try and spend ms was the advice given by Mr. E. A wmton-lnrram to the members of th. Municipal Employees Co-operative Z ,nd wan Society. Ltd., at their sixth Xl general meeting held yesterday even-1,545 words
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Article49 1931-09-30 774 —Reuter. INCIDENT AT SRINAGAR. (From Our Own Correspondents» brinagar, September 23. Four Moslems were killed and 6 wounded, when the troops fired at the Moslem crowd who were mobbing the military pickets. The Government casualties were ninety injured, mostly slightly, including some high officials.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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90 1931-09-30 774 Prompt Work Ry Brigade. From Our Own Corrcspodcnt Singapore, September 23. The fire brigade had two calls yesterday, one to a warehouse at Clyde Terrace and other to a store at Victoria Street. The prompt arrival of the brigade in both cases prevented any90 words
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Article87 1931-09-30 775 $25,000 TO BE SPENT ON LAYING COURSE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, September 23. At the half-yearly meeting of the Golf Club the members decided to accept the Government offer of 180 acres of land off Tiger Lane for the new course and authorised87 words
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112 1931-09-30 775 Story Of Money That Was Not Lent. Ipoh, September 23. Ramasainy Naidu, a petition writer of Taiping, was sentenced at the Perak Crimlna Assizes to twelve months rigorous imprisonment on the charge of giving false evidence ir. a case heard at the Taiping Magistrate’!112 words
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79 1931-09-30 775 Ipoh Woman Heavily Fined. Ipoh, September 23. The operation of the Enactment to protect women and children in regard to exploitatioi for immoral purposes is being rigidly enforced in the F.M.S. A Chinese woman at Taiping who was convicted on a charge of keeping a79 words
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Article158 1931-09-30 775 November 9 Not October 10. The Secretary of the Penang Hindu Sabha writes: According to the Hindu Almanac known as the “Panjangam” the 9th November, 1931, will be the day of ““Naragasathurthi Isthanam’’ or the more commonly known as the Hindu "Deepavalli Festival”, whereas the list of158 words
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Article323 1931-09-30 775 MR. ARTER STRIKES NOTE OF WARNING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 23. Addressing the meeting of the P.A.M. at Seremban to-day, Mr. J. S. Arter said that it was significant that the exodus still continues, 67,953 labourers left the country in the first323 words
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178 1931-09-30 775 Riley Saloon Totally Wrecked. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September 23. A nasty motor car accident occured on the Bruas-Taiping Road at the 20th mile near Gelang Gajah Estate on Sunday morning at 2 o’clock, as the result of which a Riley saloon car178 words
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Article92 1931-09-30 775 COMMITTEE MEETING AT CHINESE TOWN HAU. At a Committee meeting ot the Penan, n. ese Chamber ot Commerce hew day. Messrs. Koh Look Hup a M Ue f Theam were appointed representatives of Chamber to co-operate with the Com»?* of tlie China Flood Relief Fund gamsed92 words
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Article260 1931-09-30 775 Moved In Best Circles In The Town. From Our Own Correspodent > Singapore, beptemotr 24 Friedrich Landesmann, a Czecho-Siovakw. .vno was recently brought up in the Courts a connection with a senes oi confidence tricks .chich he perpetrated upon several prominent residents, was sentenced to nine260 words
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62 1931-09-30 775 Monopolies Raid At Ba? an Jern aL »„d On charges of possessing gag J intoxicating liquor without a > Jermal, a Chinese name terday produced before Mr. E. Magistrate. w5lt y to After the accused had plea charges, sentence was de err instant on the62 words
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Article763 1931-09-30 776 Japanese aims in China amiable, or are in Anglo-Malay. man-“churl’’-a? It’s really got me beat I Here’s the faUgnd yet losing weight. Now, when I ras weak enough to dabble in dynamics I was distinctly informed that falling bodies gained m weight to the tune of something763 words
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155 1931-09-30 776 Association Suspend A Player. Ipoh, September 18 Although the hockey season has barely oe tun in Perak the Perak Hockey Association tas had to deal with a case of dangerous play iy the Captain of an affiliated club. A. Veerasinghe, the player in question,155 words
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90 1931-09-30 776 Member Of Crew Arrested. The discovery of 40 tahils of non-Govern-ment chandu on board the s.s. Kwan Sanp by Revenue Officers when she entered port or Thursday led to the arrest of one of the Chin ese crew who was yesterday produced before90 words
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Article292 1931-09-30 776 Maximum Comfort. INTRODUCTION OF STANDARD MEASURES. From the beginning of next year the eight icensed toddy shops within the Municipal imits of Penang will be replaced by four hops under the management of the Monopolies Department. This change in Penang s only an extension of292 words
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Article218 1931-09-30 776 Outside Jurisdiction Of Penang Court. The case against Ong Lim Han, on a charge >f cheating Awad bin Daib, the managing lartner of Ashibill and Co., Singapore of aa•ongs to the value of $1,383 21 was mentioned n the Police Court yesterday. Mr. Khoo Soon Chee218 words
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Article982 1931-09-30 777 LTHOUGH more than a month A has elapsed since His Excellency the Governor made the announcement of constitutional changes in Malaya at the Durbar of Rulers of the Federated Malay States at Sri Menanti, there has vet been no indication of the manner in which the finances of982 words
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Article383 1931-09-30 777 "Raspins spfccll taugU how attractive your voice mat be it can be cured." The reason why a rasping voice desirable is, it is alleged, because such a voice is found most effective in business. a commercial traveller with a pleasant modulated voice who tries to sell his wares383 words
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81 1931-09-30 778 tabbed on refusal to jIRREN'DER JEWELLERY. Singapore. September 23. woman living in Queen Street Xly attacked by several armed Chin"Xnuy at noon. It appears that the “.«'alone in the house when several entered the house and de‘■’L her jewellery. The woman raised ,brm whereupon the81 words
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84 1931-09-30 778 Case Against Chinese Postponed. On a charge of giving false information to j police officer, a Chinese named Yong Ying ,h, Yong Chit was yesterday produced beta the Police Magistrate, Mr E. Jago. It is alleged by the prosecution that the reused gave information to84 words
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Article264 1931-09-30 778 Girl’s Story Of Incident At Kampong Bahru Further evidence for the prosecution was rewled by the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. Jago. -wday afternoon in the case against Subin Hussain, a Chetty’s broker on a charge using criminal force on a fifteen year old Qunese girl named264 words
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Article666 1931-09-30 778 Statement In Pahang Suit By Mr. Gibson. Kuala Lumpur. September 24 The hearing was continued the whole of to-day in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, before Sir Launcelot Elphinstone. Chief Justice on the matter of the Pahang Consolidated claim against the State of Pahang. Mr.666 words
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115 1931-09-30 778 3ULTAN OF PERAK’S CALL FOR ECONOMIES. Ipoh, September 22 The Sultan of Perak, in the course of an iddress to the Perak State Council, hinted at -he coming changes in the State Council as 1 result of the declaration made at the Sultans Durbar115 words
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Article103 1931-09-30 778 Ten Fined Three Dollars Each. Ten Chinese labourers were yesterday brought before the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. Jago, charged at the instance of the Detective Department, with playing in a common gaming house. All the accused admitted the charge. For the prosecution. Inspector Hall said that103 words
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Article134 1931-09-30 778 United Youngsters Beat Amurtha Villa. A game of football was played at 10 a.m., yesterday morning between the Ainurtha Villa XI and the United Youngsters Football XI at the Dato Kramat Ground and after a one-sided struggle, the latter emerged the victors by 7 clear134 words
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Article343 1931-09-30 779 Penang S. P. C. A RENEWED EFFORTS AT RESUSCITATION. Welcome signs ol revival and resuscitation of the activities are to be noticed in the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Penang. Both at the first annual general meeting held last year and343 words
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180 1931-09-30 779 Malay Withdraws Plea Of “Not Guilty.” Put in the dock of the Police Court on t charge of selling lottery tickets. Hamid bii Hussain, a Malay, who claimed trial at hl.* previous appearance, yesterday withdrew hi. 1 former plea and pleaded guilty, adding ir mitigation180 words
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Article250 1931-09-30 779 FIRST SECTION NEARING COMPLETION. By the end of November the first section of the Penang Sewerage scheme, which was begun early this year, will be completed. The work has been pushed ahead with a view to connect the new Hospital buildings. The sewer comes along Sepoy250 words
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271 1931-09-30 779 Arrested On The Steps Of Pawnshop. Having pleaded guilty on the Ibth instant L ,ie theft of a gold cigarette case, a silve /atch and a rolled gold fountain pen to th jtal value of $270/- belonging to Mr. A. Sallej Jigge271 words
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323 1931-09-30 779 Colony’s Burden.’ “fair and finai bv» WNO CONTM V 1 E “»,!< one providing for a cmribu lion purpose of Imperial Defence m J don dollars yearly for five years m monthly instalments. The object as set out in the draft bin Put an end,323 words
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Article109 1931-09-30 779 Indian Charged By OfficW Assignee. Mr. W. C. Taylor, the Official J enang was the complainant in a fore the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. day. An Indian Mohammedan dohamed Hussain was accused of tn account books, the property of the .ignee from premises 34, Chulia r109 words
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Article1051 1931-09-30 780 he suspension of the gold standard f by Great Britain has turned great- attention on the silver problem and Lit’cians, economists and financiers > in their search for a panacea for the present chaotic condition of the ffor ld markets, arc debating on the value of the1,051 words
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Article371 1931-09-30 780 other day a man mistook a burOlar for his wife. He only discovered error as he was about to kiss the housebreaker, when instead of a kiss he practised ju-jitsu on the intruder It was quite dark at the time so the mistake was not so remarkable as371 words
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2690 1931-09-30 781 DEFENCE COUNSEL’S ADDRESS. CLAIM THAT PROSECUTION WAS UNSATISFACTORY FROM A TO Z. When the hearing was resumed yesterday in the case in which Inspector Eusope bin Ghani of the Traffic Police stands charged with receiving an illegal gratification of $2, a formal witness was examined2,690 words
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Article157 1931-09-30 782 WITH CROCODILE. Chinese Fisherman. GHASTLY INJURIES ALL OVER BODY. From Our Own Correspodent.) Ipoh September 24. A Chinese fisherman from Port Weld was Admitted to the District Hospital, Taiping, yesterday suffering from ghastly injuries as the result of an encounter with a crocodile in the Matang River. The157 words
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Article536 1931-09-30 782 CHINESE ACQUITTED OF MURDER CHARGE. (From our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 24. Mr. Knowles so successfully broke down the •vidence of the principal witness in the Asize murder trial of three Chinese in connecion with the finding of a dead body in the Tanjong Rhu slipway,536 words
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Article779 1931-09-30 783 In re the supposed deflation of our dollar:— Said the pessimist: “We may now con sider our dollar as equivalent merely to the guilder." And the optimist, as quoted from Singapore: “A member of the Indian money-chang-ing community has quoted the £1 sterling at $8.70!” Suppose we779 words
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194 1931-09-30 783 Crown Counterclaim In Tin Suit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 25. To-day is the fourth day of the hearing ii he Pahang Consolidated suit in the Suprem< lourl of Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Gibson, the Lega Idviscr, opened the case for194 words
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Article290 1931-09-30 783 MESSAGE CONSUL, (From Our Own Correspond A message received d?""” 8 at Singapore to-day. from the J® ter at Tokyo, recapitulates the incident to tlie start ol the present Manchuria mentioning that the f tet uprooted the track in the den on the night of Sept290 words
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143 1931-09-30 783 Singapore Lawyer’s Experience. (From our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 25. A Singapore lawyer returning from Batu Pi vat a couple of nights ago, had an extrao.Unary experience. About mid-way w 3atu Pahat and Johore Bahru the car r» into two tigers. One jumped away143 words
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Article902 1931-09-30 784 HE crisis in Manchuria which has caused a world-wide sensation has U the attention of the League ol Wion» and one may reasonably hope ♦hat that august assembly at Geneva dll not relax its efforts to find a satis•ictory solution to the impasse which h;l3 been902 words
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Article498 1931-09-30 784 There has been much discussion over the Gold Standard, and everybody has been asking everybody else what they think about it. One old lady when asked what she thought about the Gold Standard replied "I think it disgusting that some people have so much money to spend in498 words
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Article901 1931-09-30 785 Another Appeal. I—■■!■■■■■ I MR. TAN CHENG LOCK PUTS UP STRONG PLEA. The Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock brought up the question of devising ways and means of extending to the Malayan rubber plantation industry, some form of financial assistance in order to enable901 words
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Article210 1931-09-30 785 Chinese Shop Proprietor Imprisoned. Judgment was delivered by the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. Jago, on Saturday in the case against Ong Chee Kee and Khoo Kong Wee. proprietor and clerk of Chop Sing Chin. They were convicted of receiving stolen property, namely, 2 100 tins of cigarettes210 words
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Article364 1931-09-30 785 preliminary enquiry IX kuala kubu count (From Our Own Correspondent.) Chinese who were eharo.d committing robbery in the X It was staled that Mr. Waller, the as™, nianager. went to the manager’s house afternoon and received $1,700 to pay the™ te their wooes. He put the364 words
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Article98 1931-09-30 785 Carriage Way With On Either Side. In a few weeks more Pitt Street wifi plctely transformed and will present a picturesque sight, with an island 0 s in the centre dividing up the traffic w be allowed on one way only either si enew arrangement will98 words
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Article658 1931-09-30 786 race competition result. we WINNERS EACH: 48 NAME FOUR WINNERS EACH CORRECTLY. The keen competition for the "Straits Echo Racing Competition •an be gauged by the fact that seven competitors share the prize of $2OO by each naming five winners on the first day of658 words
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Article243 1931-09-30 786 Alleged Bookmaking. DETECTIVES DRIVE IN PURDAH. On Saturday afternoon the detective police made a successful raid on an alleged unofficial bookmaker m Church Street and arrested an Indian Muslim and a Malay. The raid was effected by means of a clever ruse. ASP. Fowler taking243 words
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Article237 1931-09-30 786 New Rules Regarding Axle Weights. Two new rules have been added by the Gov-ernor-ln-Executive Council to the Traction Engines and Motor Cars Ordinance, amending the Orders and Rules notified in December, 1928. The following are the amendments: (1> By adding after Order 3 a new Order237 words
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Article1168 1931-09-30 787 Annual Meeting. MINE CONSIDERABLY IN DEBT. The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of tnc Renong Valley Mining Company, Limited, was held at noon on Saturday at the registered office of the Company, No. 9. Beach Street, Penang. Mr. E. H. Buiford (Director) presided1,168 words
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Article344 1931-09-30 787 reduction suggested to AGENTS. Indian merchants of 8elan«» k ently considered the question ares and freight charges of the bisT" k»U plying between the strata L -oromandel Ports, have nunicatlon io the agents of Tl? Penang. Singapore, Port g* C. s t. an N ,n344 words
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98 1931-09-30 787 Preparations To Begin From To=day. As a preliminary io the >t the Penang and Province tunteer Corps by the Genera nanding the Troops in 0 > the officers and senior N.C.O War Game at the Battalion jay. Two Battalion tactwa tarried out on the98 words
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Article969 1931-09-30 788 Vernacular Education. jjO MORE DREADED BY ENGLISH SCHOOLS. improvement in the education ol Malay Mt been reflected in the succea. ol X pupils «h» f(er paSsinS t,lr Ugh Xcular schools in 4 years have proceeded English schools. Till recently the Prtn- English schools dreaded the969 words
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Article132 1931-09-30 788 Ten Chinese Men And Women Convicted. Ten Chinese, four men and six women, were on Saturday produced before the Police Ma gistrate, Mr. E. Jago, charged at the instanc' of the Detective Branch with playing in f common gaming house. Five of the number pleaded132 words
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276 1931-09-30 788 New Bill. TWO PER CENT ON AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED. With the object of imposing a duty on bets made on the totalisator at race-meetings and also on sweepstakes promoted by racing clubs or associations, a bill will be Introduced in the Legislative Council to amend276 words
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Article240 1931-09-30 788 No Marks Of Violence On Body. An inquiry was held by the Coroner, Mr. E Jago, on Saturday into the death of a Chinese :oolie named Ong Neo whose body was found n the sea at Prangin Road Ghaut. Khaw Tit Tan, a firewood dealer, gave240 words
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Article790 1931-09-30 789 Now, really, Singapore’s setting the pace a bit fast. After announcing that it’s going to give itself away for all it’s worth in making an exhibition of itself round about the end of the year, it has now set into operation at the Memorial Hall what your790 words
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254 1931-09-30 789 “Boy” Acquitted Of Hurt Charge. A former gardener of Mr. E. W. Gibson was the complainant in an assault case in the Police Court yesterday afternoon. He alleged that Mydin, Mr. Gibson's boy, caused hurt to him on the 25th of last month. His story in254 words
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629 1931-09-30 789 Speardale Surprise. GOOD DIVIDENDS IN u. THE events Ul »F>om our own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, September 2« The first day of the Selangor races was favoured with good going and bright shme. rhe attendance was sallstXj view ol the depression and included tfeL® nal.an“ rS629 words
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Article187 1931-09-30 790 Another Charge Of Rash Driving. A further sequel to the accident that occur W the junction of Prangin Road, Ghaut Victoria Street on September 12 when tram car No. 23 arid motor lorry collided was seen in the Police Coun A Chinese was hurt as a result187 words
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Article875 1931-09-30 790 EXCITING SOCCER ON VICTORIA GREEN. At the Victoria Green on Saturday, a largv jrowd saw the Province Wellesley Football X. araw with a strong team of the Chines. Recreation Club in an exciting game, boti sides securing two goals. The visitors gave a better account875 words
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122 1931-09-30 790 Controller “At Home” To Members. Mr. E. A. Staines, Controller, Posts and Telegraphs, Penang, and President of the Penang ?ost and Telegraphs Co-operative Thrift and uoan Society, Limited, was At Home to memjers of the Society and their families on he occasion of the122 words
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Article52 1931-09-30 790 Only On Production Of Cards. A Gazette notification states that members of the public will in future only be admitUd to the Council Chamber during the sittings of the Legislative Council on production of an admission card, application for which should be made to the Clerk52 words
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Article1052 1931-09-30 791 NO-onc will dispute the desirability of the policy of balancing the Budget. announced by His Excellency at the meeting of the Legislative Council at Singapore yesterday. Indeed it conies as a very pleasant surprise lor the recent gubernatorial utterances raised the fear that the finances of1,052 words
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Article284 1931-09-30 791 Women have recently adopted boiler hats and trousers for public wear. This is what many have for a lo*| time expected namely that womn would wear the trousers outside a well as inside I heir homes, as troutm like the old Roman eagle arc the table m of284 words
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Article198 1931-09-30 792 I iTo the Edi tor of the Stralts Ech that at a mass meeting held f penang Hindu Sabha premises on Che L instant, the matter of drumming at F funerals was discussed and it was unresolved that the drumming should abolished, or be confined to198 words
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Article160 1931-09-30 792 Hay I through the medium of your popular make a suggestion to the committee kmbers of the above association. Nudging from events held on Saturday, r meet was of more interest to the young pen rather than to the old. The older of the association form a160 words
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Article244 1931-09-30 792 I Government r fr present J. presume are fully aware f depression the sufferings to sav erS Uh haVe their salaries i-F 11 retrenched n ing 01 those who have -■J be th e i ltS reduction of wages the «tiiiw, 5 and shoulc t the conaiI slun244 words
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Article221 1931-09-30 792 Sir, I had the privilege of attending the Penang Synagogue during my recent visit, the New Year being plose v at hand, which made my stay essential, to attend the Services. The first day being a Saturday the usual course ol Service was held together with221 words
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Article397 1931-09-30 792 Sir, Re your report in your issue of September 21 of an incident at a hockey match played at Ipoh, I wish to point out that it is not a true- representation ot what happened. First ano foremost I was neither warned nor penalised for rough play397 words
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Article302 1931-09-30 792 sir, ’.y .With reference'toletter on the above subjpet, appearing in.-the Straits Echo morning, I, as Chairman, of meeting held,at this Sabha on Friday last would like to state that the report ttwit tjie meeting unanimously agreed to dp. away, drumming was exactly th# truth. Thĕ majority302 words
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