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Title Section19 1931-10-07 792 Straits Echo WEEKLY (MAIL) EDITION. (IS PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS. •0T29. PENANG. OCTOBER 7. 1931. No. lo19 words
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Advertisement130 1931-10-07 793 THE STRAITS ECHO. WEEKLY EDITION. Pnbbshed the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe; it contains the latest local news originally given in the daily isshes as well as the leading and special articles. The subscription is |lB per an- z num, posPltee to any pajrt of130 words
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Article1066 1931-10-07 794 f t is more than difficult to reconcile the UnI official Members’ attitude towards the proved Contribution for the purpose of Im Lj al Defence as recorded by His Excellency the Governor in his opening address at the Legislative Council yesterday with the public h declared attitude1,066 words
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Article388 1931-10-07 794 Hundreds oj crimes are committed (In ltj throughout the whole civilised world in every city, town and village and no action of any Lind is taken to (iiiell t’;e rampant felonies of misappropriation of property and criminal breach of trust for of such we speak. Inspired as usual388 words
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60 1931-10-07 794 2,100 Tons To New York “Silversandal.” The ms Silversandal. which sailed from here for New York on Friday, loaded 2 100 tons gross rubber at Penang. This is believed to be the largest rubber cargo shipped by one vessel from this port since the60 words
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Article15 1931-10-07 794 of the Topographical Surveys, Taiping, has been ti inferred to Kelantan.15 words
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Article17 1931-10-07 794 h.i bet n appoint'*! an Inspectoi of Machinery, Mine.j Department, F. M. S.17 words
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Article28 1931-10-07 794 took place on Sunday, at Telok Pulai. Kiang, of Inche Abdul Rahman, clerk to H. H. the Sultan Selangor, with Inche tfah binti Jonit, of Klang.28 words
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Advertisement26 1931-10-07 794 the straits echo. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEEKLY EDITIONS. raining the news of the week pkiok to departure of mails for EUROPE. ■•straits ECHO- building. PENANG ROAD. PENANG.26 words
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2636 1931-10-07 795 JUDGMENT RESERVED. DEPUTY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR SUMS UP CASE FOR PROSECUTION. Judgment was reserved yesterday by the District Judge, Mr. 11. A. Forrer, in the ease in which Inspector Mohamed Eusope bin Ghani of the Traffic Police stands charged with receiving an illegal gratification of S2,636 words
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Article271 1931-10-07 796 GOVERNMENT OPPOSED TO DOLES. Replying to Mr. Lim Cheng Ean, the Co onial Secretary said he understood the ’enang Chinese Member to say that the lovernmcnt answer was "doleful” but he hought Mr. Lim Cheng Ean meant "doleess”. Under no circumstances would Govrnment make contributions for271 words
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Article558 1931-10-07 796 EXCHANGE AND TAX. Profiteering By Small Shopkeepers. A sudden rise in the prices of most comnoditics was noted in the Penang sundry goods shops and markets yesterday, tinned nilk, milk foods, sugar, rice, curry stuffs and most other things in demand by the masses being put up in558 words
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Article1773 1931-10-07 797 Mercantile Employees. ANNUAL MEETING OF THRIFT SOCIETY. Some of the considerations on which an audit levy on Co-operative Societies is based were explained by Mr. E. A. Winnington-Ingrain at the annual general meeting of the Mercantile Employees’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society Limited held at the1,773 words
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Article42 1931-10-07 797 Madame Lum Yee. wife of W Yan Tuck, of Klang, a v^t |j her Kwong Yik Bank, Kuala Lunv ft r son, Mr. Leong Wing Jeft for mother, Madame Lee See China on a thr 9 e months vis*42 words
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Article716 1931-10-07 798 Further Discussion. on c|TiON EXPLAINED BY Municipal president. ordinary meeting ol the Municipal goners was heid in the Chamber yea“TLrnoon when the following were Mr Q W. Bryant (President), w D. Horne, Khoo Sian Ewe, E. M Dr. Ong Huck Chys, Messrs. C. B. G. H.716 words
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Article170 1931-10-07 798 Judge’s Comment On Counsel’s Eloquence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 29. After a trial lasting six days Major Bullen, who was charged at the Assizes with forgery of an endorsement and with fraudulently converting the proceeds of a cheque to his own use. was to-day170 words
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Article73 1931-10-07 798 His Excellency Sir Ceci Clementi will be paying a short semi-ofticia visit to Teluk Anson at the end of Octobti when on his way to Penang to meet Ladj Clementi, says the Teluk Anson correspon dent of the Times of Malaya. During hit visit, it is73 words
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Article95 1931-10-07 798 on Sunday night at the Government quarters, Cheras Road Kuala Lumpur of Josephine, the wife o. Mr. T. Carlos, Chief Clerk, Museum, Kuak Lumpur at the age of 26 years after a pro longed illness. Deceased was the younge: sister of the late Mr. U. P. Balhetchet,95 words
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Article527 1931-10-07 798 all professionals EXCLUDED. Is there any strong reason why the profev ional player and the professional referee hould be excluded for ever from being admit!•d to the Football Association? The men who lave to play under certain laws and the redrees who have to administer527 words
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Article12 1931-10-07 798 Mr Harris, is attached to he Labour Office Penang.12 words
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Article39 1931-10-07 798 is making his irst official visit to Singapore on October 5. during his stay, he will be the guest of H.E. Sir Cecil Clementi, after which he will make a tour of the F.M.S.39 words
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Article854 1931-10-07 799 IN spite of the draft estimates for 1932 showing a total deficit of $21,892,252, the Acting Colonial Secretary made such a good case for the Government proposals in his budget speech that he was able to end up with the reassuring declaration, “It is, I venture854 words
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Article361 1931-10-07 799 •lust lately we have been suffering at the hands of our dhoby. Having replenished our wardrobe at the recent summer sales we lived in hopes of turning out in shirts without holes, suits without tears and collars, handkerchiefs, socks etc. that could be shewn at the Runnymede without361 words
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Article478 1931-10-07 799 Mr j C Cobbett of the arm ot Davidson. Advocates and Solicitor, a nas been appointed to act at a Sir William Murison, the Chief j„„, expected to arrive in Singapore on the Corfu on his return from leave. H. H. Tunku Yaacob bin H IT q.iu478 words
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804 1931-10-07 800 Rewew By Chairman Of Chamber Of Commerce. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 29 m half-yearly general meeting of the SinChamber ef Commerce was held this n the Exchange Room when the an Mr. John Bagnall, reviewed th. n for the past six months. Crtu* Mr804 words
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Article196 1931-10-07 800 GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST MALAY CONSTABLES. Grave allegations were made against two policemen attached to the Beach Street Police Station who were yesterday produced in the Police Court before Mr E. Jago Che Mat bin Sheriff, a corporal, was charged with a serious offence against a young196 words
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Article72 1931-10-07 800 took place at the Balik Pulau Catholic Church on Monday after noon of Miss Rita Scully, nurse of the General Hospital, to Mr. Ernest Schelling ol the Grand Hotel, Ipoh. The Rev. J. Let officiated at the service. There was a large gathering of relatives and fiiends of72 words
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391 1931-10-07 800 Fatal Mistake. RESULT OF SILENCE WHEN CHALLENGED. (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, October 4. A Chinese detective was accidentally shot by i constable Kt Pendang, Kedah, on Wednesday night. Mr. J. Pennefather-Evans. Commissioner of Police, accompanied by two Chinese detectives from Alor Star, went391 words
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Article120 1931-10-07 800 Eurasian Motorist Fined For Rash Driving. A Eurasian named Lesslar, a resident of Perak who had spent the week-end at Penang, was, at the instance of Inspector Martin, brought before the Police Magistrate yesterday on a charge of driving his motor car P.K. 747 in a120 words
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478 1931-10-07 801 ORIENT YOUNGSTERS BEAT MONOPOLIES A. C. The Monopolies Athletic Club were well beaten by the Orient Youngsters by four goals to one yesterday evening on the Dato Kramat Ground. The winners had some well-known players Ln their team and although the losers put up478 words
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Article58 1931-10-07 801 hae been appointed to be Assistant District Officer, Langawi, in addition to his own duties from August 22, 1931. After having served for 25 years ns Reuter's correspondent at Hong Kong, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, member of the Legislative Council representing the58 words
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458 1931-10-07 801 Yesterday's Results. DIAMOND DUST PAYS THE BEST DIVIDEND. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 30 The heavy rain overnight and the drizzle Chis morning made the going soft. Otherwise Che weather was pleasant. There was a lair attendance to-day and imong those present458 words
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Article151 1931-10-07 801 Initiation Ceremony, morning surpiuse for hokkiens. Twenty-four Hokkicus were duced before the Police Ma gtole Jago charged with being member, lawful society, namely "Bln Ohee Hin" s» Society. Acting on information, Detective Gordon and Hall took a posse of down to 157, Acheen Street151 words
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Article14 1931-10-07 801 has been appointed to N Officer Superintending Police Circle, Kulim14 words
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Article69 1931-10-07 801 of the legal firm ot Messrs. Logan. Ross and Samuel, returns from leave shortly. Mr. H. A. Elliott, representing the Oippslmi uid Northern Co-operative Co., of Melbourne, is at present in Singapore in the course of tour of the East. Mr. C. M. McDonald, a former member69 words
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Article27 1931-10-07 801 Posts and Tele graphs, Kedah, has been granted I montte and 26 days leave on full pay with effect from August 22, 1931.27 words
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84 1931-10-07 801 Addition To Previous Convictions. Sentence of two months’ rigorous imprisc. ment each was passed on two Chinese na®Ghor Liang and Yap Ah Leong who were yeterday produced before the Police Magistrate Mr. E. Jago, having pleaded guilty at a I* vious appearance to cheating with84 words
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1791 1931-10-07 802 BUDGET DEFICIT OF $21,892,252. ECONOMY measures and new taxes reduce this TO $6,873,847. The Draft Estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Straits Settlements for 1982 were moved by the Colonial Secretary at the meeting of the berislatlve Council on Monday.1,791 words
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163 1931-10-07 803 Rope Walk “Doctor” Arrested. Bail in the sum of $2OO/- was fixed in the case of Tan Eng Hong, a Chinese, who was yesterday produced by the Detective Department charged with receiving payment for practising medicine or surgery, not being registered under Ordinance 99 or exempted from163 words
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134 1931-10-07 803 PRICES OF PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING UP. Singapore, September 30 The sharp rise in the price of practically everything is taking place here with the result that the cost of living is going up again There appears to be some considerable amount of petty profiteering going on134 words
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Article782 1931-10-07 803 Your leader in your issue of the 24th inst is headed:— “Perak Takes the Lead.” But as "perak" means “silver,” and as lead is almost invariably found alongside that precious metal, is there anything extraordinary in the fact that the latter is trying to five its weaker782 words
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Article134 1931-10-07 803 M. REYNAUD DUE IN SINGAPORE. The French Minister for the Colonies, H ?aul Reynaud, is expected in Singapore Saturday by the s.s. d'Artagnan. He will P i reception on board the cruiser on Sundaj ifternoon, following which he will leave® he cruiser for Batavia, where he134 words
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Article37 1931-10-07 803 Mr. D. H. Elias, M.C., arrive Q Naldera yesterday and was me Sanders, Acting Traffic mo rn!tf ways, who arrived here V*" 3 from Kuala Lumpur. Both l« l Lumpur Iwt night,37 words
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Article913 1931-10-07 804 Arrival In Penang. expedition, thrills, during film .n expedition on filming life in Harriet Huntington. a twenty-two- Tlx» Angeles girl, reached Penang yesX leads the expedition, the other of Which are Mr. T. B. White, a Xd veteran, who was connected with Znt for twelve913 words
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Article161 1931-10-07 804 Ordered To Execute Bond. A Chinese who described himself as a richa puller was yesterday produced before the Tolice Magistrate and asked to show cause vhy he should not be ordered to execute a jond to be of good behaviour, having failed tc ,ive a161 words
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Article532 1931-10-07 804 IMPROVED AMENITIES OF LIFE. Fifty-three lepers absconded from the Settlement at Pulau Jerejak in the course of the last year; 125 died; 4 discharged, relieved; none cured; and 16 transferred. The 1058 >vho received treatment include 211 new admissions; and the number on the roll at532 words
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Article646 1931-10-07 805 Present Currency. POSITION PERFECTLY SAFE. Some reference to the situation which developed just a week ago and its effect on the currency on which the financial system of this Colony is based were made by the Acting Treasurer in seconding the first reading of the Supply Bill646 words
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Article138 1931-10-07 805 MALAY ARRESTED IN COFFEE SHOP. Having pleaded guilty to selling lottery ickets, Hamid bin Hussain, yesterday, appear d before the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. Jagc for sentence. It transpired that Detective Inspector Hal having received word that the accused was hawking lottery tickets of the138 words
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Article92 1931-10-07 805 Illegitimate Use Of Firewood. On a charge of voluntarily causing hurt t a compatriot, a Chinese named Mali Chua am his wife Tang Ah Kok were yesterday producer before the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. Jago. Complainant gave evidence that he was at tacked by the92 words
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Article139 1931-10-07 805 Figures For Week Ended September 26. The following is the health statement o he Municipality of George Town for th< veek ended September 26: Deaths: Total 58 (male 36—Female 22) .European 0; Eurasian 0; Chinese 46; Malay 3 indian 8; others I.—Rate 20.77 as agains 17.73139 words
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Article210 1931-10-07 805 No Foul Play Sus pec t e(l ’S CORPcp found FLOATING se Shortly after 1 p m yesterday a r eDQrt n ec?that the POUCC ‘hat a man living al house 4uikel Lane was lying in a emu*., “‘th a wound in his Ihmat The210 words
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Article41 1931-10-07 805 Another Step Towards Customs Union. The customs duties of Johore on petrol quor and tobacco have been varied to brin? hem into line with the new duties passed i the Legislative Council of the Colony co Monday.41 words
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Article120 1931-10-07 805 Sub-Tenant Known Only To Accused. Varusay of Half Way Road who pleaded not guilty" to a charge of removing good» aider seizure was yesterday, after trial, conicted by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. lorrer, •nd lined $6O or in default two months. The prosecution story120 words
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Article41 1931-10-07 805 Extention Of Service To Danzig. Daily Letter Telegrams addressed“ vere accepted yesterday at all P a raph Offices in the Straits Settlemen» federated Malay States. The charges are $6.80 for 20 wo and each additional word 35 cent41 words
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Article830 1931-10-07 806 ..«DER the heading "Walt lor it-" the I] Malav Mall" takes us to task tor statHis Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi's 11 bat the straits Settlements should m or the FMS. Railway line that hr( L h province Wellesley, Malacca and nore at the cost of830 words
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Article48 1931-10-07 806 Cantonese Sentenced At Kuala Kubu. Kuala Lumpur, October 2 At the Kuala Kubu Court to-day, Chan Kui, a Cantonese, pleaded guilty to being found with the possession ol a Webley automatic at Kerling on September 10 and was sentenced to 18 months' rigorous imprisonment.48 words
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220 1931-10-07 806 Mr. Arter Speaks On Change Of Tinies. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 2. Addressing a meeting called to revive the Kuala Lumpur branch of the ISP. This evening, Mr. Arter, the President of the 1.5. P., said that practically every220 words
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Article47 1931-10-07 806 arrived here yesterday from Singapore by the President Fillmore. Dr. and Mrs. Pinson, Messrs. D. R- Dunn E. P. Barnett, H. Aeberle, van der Horst an Madam F. Farina were among those who lef Penang for Belawan Del! yesterday by the s.s. Kedah.47 words
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Article363 1931-10-07 806 Mr. F. Rapley is a passenger homeward bound from Singapore by the Carnarvonshire. Mr. V. M. Franklin, of Bukit Pulai Rubber Estate, Johore Bahru. leaves for home early next month. Mr. H. J. Ridgewell, manager of Batu Anam Estate, Johore, will sail for home on leave by363 words
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Article85 1931-10-07 806 Japanese Hotel Employees Intimidated. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 5 At the Police Court this morning, two Chinese. Sin Hooi Law and Low Yit Sing were •haraod that on Saturday last at 10 30 pm. it Batu Road. Kuala Lumpur, they commit rd criminal85 words
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1661 1931-10-07 807 RECEPTION BY INDIANS. DISTINGUISHED GATHERING REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL COMMUNITIES IN PENANG. All communities in Penang were well represented at the function at the Town Hall yesterday evening organised by the Indians in honour of the re-appointment of the Hon. Mr. 11. H. Abdool1,661 words
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Article961 1931-10-07 808 Public Opinion Sought. COMMITTEE ADDRESSES questionnaire. m«ting Of the Legislative Council held 31 the Hon. Mr. O. E. Cator, Su Wg “L, 'Government Monopolies, made Arrant announcement regarding the union for Malaya. He ?r< Jthat His Excellency had been pleased «nnoint a committee. Committee consisted of961 words
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Article84 1931-10-07 808 Case Against Chinese Postponed. Alleged to have given false information to i corporal at the Magazine Police Station with he intention of causing injury or annoyance o one Tan Paik Yong, Ng Man Heng was /esterday produced in the Police Court and charged with having committed84 words
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456 1931-10-07 808 UNITED INDIANS DRAW WITH P. C. C. The hockey match between the Penang Cric;et Club and the United Indian Association jlayed on the Esplanade yesterday evening >roved to be an interesting one as both teams vere evenly matched, and after a keen strug.le the game456 words
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Article71 1931-10-07 808 Charge Against Indian Tamil. On a charge of enticing away a married voman named Marimuthu from her husband Armugam, a Tamil, Ramalingam was /esterday produced before Mr. E. Jago, the Police Magistrate. The charge was read out to the accused and on the application of Mr.71 words
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Article860 1931-10-07 809 The use of the official guillotine to pass the new budget measures through the Leg islative Council despite the solia opposition of the unofficial members, only shows yet once how necessary it is that common representation should be so increased that the commons, as has for eyes now860 words
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142 1931-10-07 809 Parties Agree To Trial By Mutual Consent Ipoh, October 2 The motion for a receiving order against thf Teja Malaya Tin Dredging and Messrs. Lawrence Leefe and J. O Hay came up for dis)osal before Mr. Justice Prichard in the Suyrcme Court. The plaintiffs, the142 words
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Article39 1931-10-07 809 For Telok Anson And Belawan Deli. The ss. Krian resumed her sailings yesterday for Teluk Anson and B. Datoh and will ,ail every Friday until further notice. On Tuesdays she will sail for Belawan Deli39 words
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88 1931-10-07 809 HUGE success scored AT RUNNYMEDE. The success that attended the Emti cert at the Runnymede Hotel l at E «11 f or the renewed S.P.C.A. alive and kicking, ■niere was a large gathering present though admission was tree the XT tributions totalled s4n (Straits,88 words
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Article169 1931-10-07 809 Why Woman Did Not Obtain Licence. Charged with possession of dutiable liquor without a licence Lye Ah Kiew, a Chinwe woman appeared before the Police Magistrate, Mr. E. Jago and claimed trial. Mr. F. S. Rickard of the Government Monopolies gave evidence to the effect169 words
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Article114 1931-10-07 809 “Inspector Doesn’t No”, Says Driver. At the instance of Inspector Martin, Chinese bus-driver named Wool Ah Sen? was produced in the Police Court y day, charged with driving motor bus at Ayer Jtam Road at 6.30 p.m. on 1 without two independent and e brakes. t114 words
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4944 1931-10-07 810 BUDGET DEFICIT OF $21,500,000. revenue shortfall for the year of $5,618,612. The official review of the affairs ol the Colony to date was tabled at tie meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday, full extracts from Which we publish below. \t the end of last4,944 words
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Article430 1931-10-07 813 Annual General Meeting. The twelfth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Bukit Ibu (Bandar) Tin. Ltd. was held at the Registered Office of the Company, Chartered Bank Chambers, Penang, on Saturday, October 3, 1931. at 12 o’clock noon. Mr. Lim Seng Hooi (Chairman) presided, and430 words
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Article688 1931-10-07 813 Fourth Annual General Meeting. The fourth annual general meeting ot Puteh Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd was held on September 1931, Mr. W. H. Martin presiding. Others present were Messrs. E. D. Butler, A. N. Farquharson, H. A. Coates, and Syd. D. Miles representing the Secretaries,688 words
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Article293 1931-10-07 813 M. S. Figures. high INCIDENCE ns appendicitis. of Figures for in-patients at the van™ ’Hals in the F.M.S. may be tak™ or the incidence of «riou, he general European •nunent hospitals are open alike (or nent servants and the general io other hospitals or nursing293 words
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Article800 1931-10-07 814 „„.1 election is «sured in England A month and the political aituatlon Jmhave emerged from the doubts and 5?? Ca .nf the past week. Mr. Ramsay MacC h 0 “3 uiumphed. He has evoh- Lis that promises to keep the present bloc intact and has thereby saved800 words
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Article331 1931-10-07 814 Food has gone up in price very much this week. We refer of course to the fact that a bottle of brandy has gone up 42 cents in price and that whisky, gin and rum have gone up 2S cents a bottle. Hitherto all of us believed food331 words
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Article21 1931-10-07 814 Commandant, F.M.S. Police Depot, is being transferred to Batu ?ahat as Chief Police Officer, early next month,21 words
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Article516 1931-10-07 814 Mr. S. Venasitamby, Senior Hospital Assistant, District Hospital, Klang, will be leaving for Ceylon on long leave on October 5. His Highness the Sultan of Selangor has accepted the invitation of the Klang Rotary Club to be an honorary member of the Club. Mr. J. G. Thibon,516 words
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Article553 1931-10-07 815 MALAYA’S SHARE. Governor Explains How $5,000,000 Was Fixed. (From Our Own Correspondent.» Singapore, September 28. At the end of opening address in the Legislative Council to-day, His Excellency the Governor said:— I only wish now to touch upon one other subject. The Council will remember that at553 words
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510 1931-10-07 815 PARLOUS POSITION. Says Government Not Doing Duty. Singapore, September 28. The Hon. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean referred to ihe answer given to his first question. He said he Was sorry to find poor clerks who were unemployed were to be left in the parlous510 words
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Article25 1931-10-07 815 lately a nurse at th District Hospital. Ipoh, has gone to Singnpor to join her brother. Mr. Low Ing Ngiong, B.A25 words
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Article523 1931-10-07 815 n eed“for7u^- nti GARRISON. ,M «From our Own Correspond»,, In the «««ling or the Contribution □erence Bill. the Acting Coionui d that as members were aware th sent contribution was regulated Section 2or that Ordinance sura to 20 per revenue be >enal Government as a contribution523 words
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1258 1931-10-07 816 1932 BUDGET PROPOSALS. TEMPORARY ALLOWANCES TO CEASE ALTOGETHER NEXT YEAR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 28 Statements vital to the iuture of the Straits Settlements were imide bv the Governor at the opening of the Budget Session of the Legislate Council this morning. All temporary1,258 words
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Article163 1931-10-07 816 NEED OF RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, September 28. On the motion of the adjournment Mr. Bagnall said he had two requests to make. The ilrst was that in the succeeding years there should be a greater interval between the first ind163 words
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Article41 1931-10-07 816 who has been indis- posed, left Singapore on Thursday for long Kong. After staying a week there le will go to the north of China for the vinter. He will be away from Singapore ibout three months.41 words
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888 1931-10-07 817 C. R. C. DEFEATS PERAK INDIANS. The chanty soccer match between th< Perak Indians and the Chinese Kecrea tion Club in aid of the Indian Unemployment Fund and the St. George’s Tamil Church, on the Victoria Green on Saturday, ended in a for the home888 words
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Article198 1931-10-07 817 Kedah Car Crashes Into Shop. Crashing into a tailor's shop in the earl; tours of Saturday morning, a Chevrolet carom Kedah had its bonnet and front wheel* iadly smashed. Fortunately there was no losf of life or limb. It appears that s;.me of the European stal198 words
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Article52 1931-10-07 817 the Right Rev B. C. Robert, who made a tour of Java ir the interests of the Church, returned tc Singapore on Friday by the Christian? Huygens. He left almost immediately fc Kuala Lumpur. To-morrow Mrs. Rober 1 will leave Singapore to join the Bisho] at52 words
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Article514 1931-10-07 817 B UKIT MERTAJAM FOOTBAĹ. VISITORS DEFEATED IN WELL CONTESTED GAME. Before a large crowd on the Bukit ii M Club Ground on Saturday evaZ he Province Wellesley Football xi enang Pohce in a well contested game t he odd goal in five. Alter the Police had kicked off, the hom.514 words
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51 1931-10-07 817 Memoers Sporting Club were out on a picnic at Dove's Nest Tanjong Buns yesterday. Ronggeng gi^ 9 en the picnickers to music and danci -hee rice and curry tiffin was Mr. K. Hamid. Secretary, had spareo )ains to make a success of the51 words
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Article291 1931-10-07 818 r the ■•Straits Echo.") n tM Editor fl ari with considerable interest the 1 W•*B“ of I 8" 10 le abo ,e y Ur WldC y re d P Pel he ven unfortunate to her to be im- ““further her studies through the in- Itv 01 her affectionate291 words
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Article149 1931-10-07 818 •To The Editor Oi The Straits Echo.) Sir, The meteoric rise of the price of petrol us something like a thunder bolt. It is ‘•arming how or why a gallon of petrol selling 66c. one day can jump up to the amazing We of 91c. the149 words
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Article134 1931-10-07 818 To ine Editor Oi The Straits Echo.' Sir speeches as cabled are full of jne» ***** CaSt fall in commodity Ira Ver>Where within their purview. But 1(170 >ou two facts about the rise in r.ilk lty PriCeS in Pcnan 8- To-day Ideal hpr Wllln at lhr cents134 words
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Article726 1931-10-07 818 <To The Editor Oi The Straits Echo.) Sir. I have read with much interest the report and letters that have appeared in the local Press on the above subject, and I like to express my own opinion on the matter. First of all let me say726 words
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120 1931-10-07 818 (To The Editor Oi The Straits Echo.) Sir, I am glad when I saw a corrc.sponder raise the question in your popular pap.*> that school fees must be reduced. At the outset, may I introduce myself as an unfortunate girl of 18, who120 words
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Article153 1931-10-07 818 •To The Editor Oi The Straits Echo.) Sir Alor Star is a pretty nice place with many attractive features. The railway station Is well-kept and neat, but I cannot help mentioning a disadvantage. The railway station has one platform and the trains arriving daily at 11.25,153 words
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Article140 1931-10-07 818 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, I consider that the reasons assigned by Mr. S. K. Subramanian in his correspondence, published on the 18th October 1931 in the Straits Echo, are insufficient to prevent drumming and music at a Hindu funeral, according to what140 words
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Article525 1931-10-07 819 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo.”) Sir. The Manchurian question is not a question involving China’s welfare alone. The future commercial interests of many Powers are vitally connected with its issue. The situation m Manchuria is now getting more serious and not a little anxiety525 words
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Article258 1931-10-07 819 •To The Editor O 1 The Straits Echo.» Sir. A year or so ago. through th'e intervention of your valuable journal, and thanks for the co-operation oi the Police Department, the Public Seats at the Esplanade were not used as Sleeping Couches by some Gentlemen of no abode.”258 words
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Article218 1931-10-07 819 (To The Euitor Co Tile Straits Echo.» Sir, Through the medium of your jxipular paper, I learnt that your worthy readers had already made an appeal to the authorities for a decrease in School Fees. In view of the New Taxes levied on various articles, the218 words
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Article162 1931-10-07 819 lo Ihe Editor Of The Straits Echo.' Sir, I quote below a paragraph which appeared in the Ceylon Observer of July 7. 1931 undei the title ‘Who are the real Doctors?'’ May T through the ol your journal repeat this question with reference to Malaya? Could162 words
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Article240 1931-10-07 819 Sir’. 10 1116 O 1 The With reference to the inoh h aboUt w h i ch correspondence Pearcd in your paper. I some other facts in uk. 1 iairplay. ine m teresu In the nm place the match 'ween the YMCA, and the Colu 2* tween240 words
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Article131 1931-10-07 819 'To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.' Sir. In to-day’s Straits Echo, a complaint is made about a Sikh who was dosing on one of the benches on the Esplanade Beach. I am not a whit surprised that the awakening sleeper behaved rather insolently It131 words
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Article123 1931-10-07 819 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo 1 Sil* It. is pleasing to find a letter published the correspondence columns of your W 1 spread journal of to day’s date, re Who is 4 Doctor?” The writer of this correspondence deserves credit lor having written it123 words
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Article717 1931-10-07 820 COMMENTING on the financial system 01 the Colony generally and the position the Straits Dollar hi particular with refer to the recent development occasioned by tbT departure of sterling from the Gold indard. the Acting Treasurer is reported to X «aid at the last meeting of the717 words
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Article364 1931-10-07 820 Recently there was a bonfire of pianos. Nearly 150 pianos, some a century old. were burnt in a huge bonfire in England. We arc informed by somebody else’s extra special amateur correspondent who was nearby at the time (it must be admitted he was not on the spot—if364 words
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Article16 1931-10-07 820 of the Public Works Department, F.M.S., is expected back by the Fionia.16 words
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Article24 1931-10-07 820 of Singapore, wh< arrived here by the President Fillmore, lef. cn Friday night for Kuala Lumpur by th' mail train.24 words
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Article25 1931-10-07 820 of the firm of Rody- and Davidson, advocates and solicitors Singapore, has been appointed to act a 1 a Puisne Judge.25 words
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Article376 1931-10-07 820 Dr. J. 3. Sloper, of Singapore, is going home on holiday on Nov. 18. Mr. R. C. Harris has been appointed a Cadet in the Malayan Civil Service. Dr. J. C. Carson has been appointed to act as Chief Medical Officer, Malacca. Mr. c. Stutchbury has been376 words
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Article803 1931-10-07 821 Enlarged Thymus Gland. SCHOOL BOY VICTIM OF CAR FATALITY. When the Coroner, Mr. E. Jago opened the inquiry into the death of Lee Yon» San, the schoolboy who died at the General Hospital following an operation after being knocked down by motor car P. 333803 words
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Article260 1931-10-07 821 Schoolboys Take To The Game. The Eurasian boys of the St. Xavier's Institution held their first rugger match yesterday when the Colours beat the Whites by 9 points (1 dropped goal and 1 goal) to 8 points d goal and 1 try) in i scrappy game.260 words
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61 1931-10-07 821 Election Of Honorary Secretary At a special general meeting of the Sti ranjong Tokong Football Club held yesterdax Mr. Che Lat bin Mohamed Naugh was elect »d Hony. Secretary and Mr. Mohd. Ismail bi: Mohamed Ghauth a member of Committee. Major H. G. Keet, D.61 words
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Article319 1931-10-07 821 India And China. N 0 CASES jn F.M.S. SINCE 1927. No L a. S( > S O f cholera have d he F edurated Malay States since 1927 Jie (hsease broke out along the Perak As in the case of plague, the chief d.n—rom the introduction319 words
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Article81 1931-10-07 821 October 4, 18th Sunday after Trinity. 8 a> Holy Communion and 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and Address at Union Church. Alor Star. 6 p.m. Evensong and Address at St. Mark’s Church, Butterworth. No mid-week Services this week or next. No English Service at St. Mark's on81 words
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42 1931-10-07 821 Commissioner Appointed To Rotary International. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. October The quarterly District Conferenceo BiMalayan Rotary Clubs held here animously agreed to nominate Colonel Cecil Rae as their the sub-area of Malayasia to the ternational42 words
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Article862 1931-10-07 822 M n jump o‘ lhe priec Petr f H£SU fi6 cc nts to 96 ccnts in Pcnans 1 subject of much comment am. < areally perturbed by this inbßC „nce o’ nearly 50 per cent, of become one of the main necessi- n,s o[ me community.862 words
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Article340 1931-10-07 822 The wonders of Radio are many. Tne latest wonder is that wireless programmes have been found to cause hens to lay more eggs and cows to yield more milk and more especially when the hens and cows listen to music. It is suggested that the discovery concerning hens340 words
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Article475 1931-10-07 822 NEIGHBOUR CHARGED WITH MURDER. (f rom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 6. The preliminary inquiry was held in the Magistrate’s Court, Ipoh, in connection with the death ol a Malay woman of Tanjong Rambutan, the accused in the case being her neighbour, a man named475 words
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Article91 1931-10-07 822 Tamil Man's Midnight Visit. Charges of lurking house trespass and theft were alleged against a Tamil named Ramusarny who was produced bet ore Mr. J. P. Biddulph, the Police Magistrate, yesterday when the charges were explained to the accused who was allowed bad in $2OO/-.91 words
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Article816 1931-10-07 823 RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S RACES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 3. The weather was cloudy on the last day of the Selangor Turf Club Autumn Race meeting but there was a pleasant breeze. The attendance was good and included His Highness the816 words
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447 1931-10-07 823 revised years. 1 Rules regarding assembUe, mt I n^ U R S 2 10 ar dCl€l d SUbS IUW thereiw 20. No assembly or procession shait s. J <« conducted in any public plaM public road and no music other ih, n ‘I m His447 words
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Article34 1931-10-07 823 tnr the The annual Examination for flcate of the Royal Sanitary n London, will be held in 1 of Medicine, Singapore, from a.m. October 29th to Saturdaj n vember 7th, 1931.34 words
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Article29 1931-10-07 823 the firm Dr. M. S. Pembrey I» i» 1 Drs. Rattray and Sloper. piy Pembrey's father is the prdl^ B(Jon wiojogy at the University of29 words
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Article380 1931-10-07 824 (To The Editor Ot The Straits Echo.» Sir. I as one. who was present at the mass meeting held at the Sabha. on Friday evening to discuss the above subject, cannot understand the attitude adopted by your correspondent "Truth” in this morning's issue o f the380 words
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Article22 1931-10-07 824 IHindu Advisory Board—Mr. SP. Nadesan y has returned from India and so no acancy occurs.— e. S. E. I22 words
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Article800 1931-10-07 824 I r- Blr Editor Ot The Straits Echo W n P !U t ravp provocations which the aiassaX ldU incirteni an d more recently the ,Jlf Ch fir cornpatriots in Korea caused. nfcSe ,M ‘°P ll though intensely indig- nant, had nevertheless shown exemplary forbearance and800 words
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Article170 1931-10-07 824 <To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir. Regarding the suggestion made by an old member that more events should have been added to the recent Penang Teachers’ Sport* for competition among the old members I am sure that it will meet with due consideration from those170 words
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Article213 1931-10-07 824 <To The Editor Of The Straits Echo Sir. China the land which has .swayed through years of trials and tribulations is now facing a catastrophe without precedent in modern times. Recently we heard of the terrible flood horrors when millions were rendered des- titute and threatened with the213 words
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