Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 May 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-05-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 111. Vol. XCIV. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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789 1936-05-15 1 Prime Minister On The League Failure “MILITARY SANCTIONS ESSENTIAL London. May 14. The Prime Minister devoted to foreign affairs the principal parts of a speech he delivered this afternoon to a gathering of Conservative women in the Albert Hall. In a characteristic introduction, he789 words
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Article303 1936-05-15 1 North-South Road Impassable < From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. May 14. Traffic on Malaya's main trunk road between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur was held up today when a bridge, 48 miles from Kuala Lumpur, subsided after heavy rain all night. I Floods cover the country for303 words
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Article100 1936-05-15 1 .—British Radio. Protecting Civil Population Of Britain London, May 14. The Under-Secretary for Home Affairs s*ate<! at Commons question time that i k .1 authorities were actively engaged in preparing schemes for air-raid precautions. Progress was very satisfactory. Th* 1 final design of the respirator intended for.—British Radio. - 100 words
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Article67 1936-05-15 1 British Radio. Now Expected At Crcydon Todav London, May 14. Crowds which had gathered at Croydon this evening to receive Amy Mollison at the end of her record-breaking fight from the Cape were disappointed u *ten news reached the aerodrome that she ha been compelled by badBritish Radio. - 67 words
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Article, Illustration20 1936-05-15 1 Mr. J. Farrington and Miss Gwendoline Miles were married at St. George’s Church, Penang, yesterday. —See Page Seven.20 words
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Article164 1936-05-15 1 j Sudden Collapse In London London, May 14. Field Marshal Lord Allenby, Commander-in-Chief pf the Expeditionary Force which met with brilliant success in the Palestine campaign, and after the war High Comfor Egypt between 1919 and 1925 tfied suddenly in London this af terne on, aged seventy-five. He164 words
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206 1936-05-15 1 i.— Reuter. London, May 14. Mr. J. H. Thomas testified before the Budget Tribunal He denied emphatically that he gave any information relating the Budget “I have heard nine Budget statements, which must approach a record, and this is the very first timei.—Reuter. - 206 words
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Article137 1936-05-15 1 j.—Reuter. Japanese Drive In China Expected London, May 14. Japan is preparing to present new sweeping peremptory demands to China, i declares the Daily Herald Diplomat!» Correspondent. The precise terms are not 1 yet settled, but indications are that the demands will include recognition of Mau—chukuo, “co-operation” withj.—Reuter. - 137 words
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Advertisement15 1936-05-15 1 I' 1 B H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.15 words
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Advertisement52 1936-05-15 1 TIN STOCKS MYSTERY See Page 10. Take a tip from a good housekeeper. Serve appetizing dishes garnished with the finest imported bacon. Make breakfast a delight by adding one of these brands to it. AUSTRALIAN ("Pineapple Brand") DEVONSHIRE and DANISH you tried our CHILLED BEEF PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTERWORTH 3j52 words
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820 1936-05-15 2 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION REDUCED ALTERATIONS in the amount of subscriptions from branches and affiliated societies were made at the annual I meeting of the Malayan Agri-Horticul-I tural Association held this week at the offices of the Association. Mr. F.W. Doug--1 las (president) was in the chair. The chairman820 words
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Article186 1936-05-15 2 DUE TO ARRIVE ON MAY 22 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government. Mr. A. S. Small. win make a tour to Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands and Penang during the latter half of this month and the beginning of June. The skeleton programme186 words
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107 1936-05-15 2 New York. Rujdy Vallee, the famous American crooner, has turned pugilist—involuntarily, j before audience of Stage stars and extras he ra S ed in a battle with George 1 j White, the prk ducer on the stage of the I I New Amsterdam107 words
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Article205 1936-05-15 2 BAG SNATCHER TAKES 30 TICALS Bangkok, May 10. Not often in Siam is one called upon to report a daylight robbery from the person of a foreigner and that foreigner a woman. The case now reported was in Nakon Sri Tamarat where Mrs. E. B. McDaniel,205 words
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Article176 1936-05-15 2 London, May 13. Interesting technical points were raised at a Board of Trade enquiry’ opened today into the stranding of the Winchester Castle in February. Mr. G. S. Pilcher, for the Board of Trade, said the vessel had every modern device for ensuring safety, including wireless and176 words
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Article233 1936-05-15 2 Reuter. Struggle In Gale New’ York. May 5. Mr. Gerard Lambert’s famous sloop. Yankee *2B torts) Which raced last summer at Cow’e.s, arrived safely at Boston last night, after completing her second Atlantic crossing in just over 22 days. Th e YanI S east-bound trip lastReuter. - 233 words
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Article61 1936-05-15 2 “Amongst the methods to which we take the strongest possible objection is the disregard which Japanese subjects are show’ing to the customs authorities in North China.” The Chairman paid a warm tribute to the Chinese Government’s conspicuous efforts at national reconstruction and the success with which it61 words
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Article391 1936-05-15 2 COURT TOLD OF UNHAPPY MARRIED LIFE Still bearing traces of the injuries she received when she jumped from a window of a house in Malay Street on Feb. 5, Natsu Chinen, an 18-year-old Japanese girl, stood before Mr. J. D. Hugh®» in the second magistrate’s court,391 words
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153 1936-05-15 2 Wild animals in Africa, according to Dr. A. H. B. Kirkman, are being rapidh exterminated by natives, whose methods of killing are “nearly all cruel.” Speaking at King's College. London, las? week Dr. Kirkman, who is honorary seer tary for Wild Life to the153 words
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Article90 1936-05-15 2 An old trick was successfully worked at the P. and O. Bank on Monday morning, the victim being Mr. A. Morley, a Government pensioner, who lost $l3l. Mr. Morley was counting notes when he' felt taps on his shoulder. As he turned, a hand pointed to tb.e90 words
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Article542 1936-05-15 2 PERSONNEL OF THE SANITARY BOARDS I From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star. Monday. The following constitute the personnel of h I the Chief Sanitary Boards in Kedah for the year 1355 A.H.:— Kota Star:—Tuan Syed, Ahmad Al jaff ir, Chairman, The Senior Health Officer, The Medical Officer.542 words
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Advertisement464 1936-05-15 2 Him FIT/ SHERLEY’S BAOTO j )><■ sr< ret of keeping a dog healthy in hot climates is in giving less meat in the daily did and substituting Sherley’s LACTOL While giving the same nourishment as raw meat it does not overheat the blood.or over- load th' disestivc organs. Just a464 words
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Advertisement99 1936-05-15 2 BROADCAST HINDUSTANI TAMIL RECORDS Are the out-come of the Hidden Music Treasures of Eminent Musicians who will b* the glorv of India, nay, of the whole world. Latest Releases just arrived. Bole Agente THE INDIAN FILM AGENCY, 130. P«nang Road, Penana. r! PENANG HILL RAILWAY 1 Walk, lunch, rest and99 words
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Article197 1936-05-15 3 I.—British Radio. Smuggling Scandal OBSTRUCTION OF CUSTOMS London, May 14. Smuggling in North China is the subject of official representations which have been made in Tokyo by both the British and United States Governments. The newspapers state the evidence goes to show that owing to theI.—British Radio. - 197 words
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Article147 1936-05-15 3 Reuter Wireless. Budget Surplus Of £300,000 Dublin. May 12. More joy would be found in the Book of than in a Budget, declared the Finance Minister. Mr. McEntee, introducing the Free State Budget in the Dail. Nevertheless the minister struck a note of distinct optimism when heReuter Wireless. - 147 words
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Article89 1936-05-15 3 British Radio. Xing Extends His Patronage London. May 14. The K ng, who, as Prince of Wales prei ied at the inaugural meeting last July of --he British Council—An organisation form'd to spread abroad a better knowledge of t'.e country’s language, literature, art and .science- has accordedBritish Radio. - 89 words
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Article75 1936-05-15 3 British Radio. A —o t tti en I Of Copt. J. C. Groce London, May 14.. The Admiralty announces that owing to illness, Vice-Admiral F. F. Rose, Com-mander-in-Chief, East Indies, is returning .to the United Kingdom. On his departure Captain J. C. Grace is to assume temporary£ British Radio. - 75 words
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Article, Illustration120 1936-05-15 3 i.—Reuter Wireless. Pope On Italian Victory Rome, May 12. A message of peace was delivered by th? Pope, speaking at the opening of the world exhibition of the Catholic Press. He said that God had visibly blessed the exhibition by causing it to coincide with thei.—Reuter Wireless. - 120 words
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Article77 1936-05-15 3 .—British Radio. Standard For Giant Liner London. May 14. Queen Mary has presented the giant Cunard White-Star liner, which she named and launched, with her personal standard It is in silk and is about three feet by one and a half feet. Of the same design as.—British Radio. - 77 words
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Article109 1936-05-15 3 .—British Radio. Further Evidence Before Tribunal London, May 14. The judical tribunal enquiring into the alleged leakage of information regarding increases of taxation heard evidence today from Sir Warren Fisher, Secretary to the Treasury, and head of civil service anl from Sir Maurice Gw’yer. First Parliamentary Counsel.—British Radio. - 109 words
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Article63 1936-05-15 3 L —British Radio. Passes Over England On Flight From U.S. The German Zeppelin. Hmdenburg. passed over England last night on her way from Lakehurst, United States, to Frank-fort-on-Main. After passing the South ales coast about ten o’clock last night, she flew low and was clearly visible in manyL.—British Radio. - 63 words
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Article33 1936-05-15 3 armament of the Dardanelles.—Reuter Wireless. Geneva, May 12. The signatories of the Lausanne Treaty will meet at Montreux on June 22 to consider the Turkish request regarding the rearmament of the Dardanelles.—Reuterarmament of the Dardanelles.—Reuter Wireless. - 33 words
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Article176 1936-05-15 3 —British Radio. Days Ahead Of Record Amy Mollison is on the final stage of her great Capetowm to England flight. Sae left the Cape on Sunday night, and on Monday afternoon arrived at Mpika. Cn Tuesday afternoon she landed at Juba and at 7.6 last evening—British Radio. - 176 words
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Article293 1936-05-15 3 —British Radio. Council Works At Top Speed London, May 14. The Foreign Secretary. Mr. Anthony’ Eden who had a series of conversations yesterday’ with representatives of Yugoslavia. Greece. Roumania and Spain, as w ell as with the Secretary-General of the Tjeaeaie. is remaining in Geneva until—British Radio. - 293 words
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Article87 1936-05-15 3 I. —British Radio. Cost Of Prosecution £636 London, May 13. The Bill for abolition of privilege of trial by peers for members of the Peerage passed its third reading in the House of Lords this afternoon. In a Commons answer the Solicitor-General stated that the total costI.—British Radio. - 87 words
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Article25 1936-05-15 3 Reuter. Louisville Kentucny. Mav 14 Thomas Robinson, junior, has been sentenced to life impmsonment fo kidnapping Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll in October 1934.—Reuter.Reuter. - 25 words
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Advertisement62 1936-05-15 3 LAST TWO DAYS OF WHITEAWAYS DOLLAR BARGAIN WEEKS FRIDAY SATURDAY 15TH .MAY 16TH MAY have NOW BEEN ADDED TO THE ASTONISHING BARGAINS ALREADY ON DISPLAY BE SURE TO SEE THEM ’■r* wwiteawavs 496 I CUAR-BOtWARJUK oj 215. Also TAIPING, IPOH, KUALA LUMPUR SINGAPORE 4>. > -J --O’ S’ i at62 words
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3036 1936-05-15 4 Salary And Allowance Of $490 A Month ITINERANT HAWKERS RESTRICTED Commissioners And The Maternity Hospital The following are minutes of proceed- i mgs of the Municipal Commissioners of j George Town, Penang, at an ordinary meeting held on Tuesday, April 28, 1936: Present: Mr3,036 words
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Article790 1936-05-15 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. R. C. Erkhe, Traffic Officer, Taiping, goes on transfer to Teluk Anson on May 15. Mr and Mrs. R. N. Walling are living in Kensington. Mr Walling has recently obtained an appointment with Reuters, Ltd. Dr. Hugh Smith proceeded on Home leave by the “Erria.” Dr H.790 words
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Article, Illustration2612 1936-05-15 5 Decline Of Roman Empire Linked With Disease GREATEST SCOURGE OF THE TROPICS Tribute To Control Methods In Malaya In graphic language, Major H. W. Mulligan, of the Indian Medical Service, outlined and emphasised—the serious repercussions which the ravages of malaria among the masses exert2,612 words
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Advertisement211 1936-05-15 5 I ST A > K Sphijmx THt s><sn HS R quality StWAV€RL€Y/ STRAIGHT CWT SISR/ VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Vfei, l ALBERT fi. BUTLER. ENGLAND I MNITERr e Hxtams anothcr> Cerebos Salt 1 it» whiteness ISS. In ideTl baby's food. KremiiK A NON-RANCID FULL CREAM HUMANIZED MILK. K REMILK is prepared from211 words
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Miscellaneous498 1936-05-15 6 I LAST NIGHT —TONIGHT 6-15 .MO M AJESTIC| BING CROSBY in “TWO FOR TONIGHT” with MARY BOLAND LYNNE OVERMAN THELMA TODD. OPENING THE greatest musical romance ©PLANS RAPIDLY FILLING I OrtINIINIJ THE ALL TIME i Book Now And Be Among The First To See It I TOMORROW 3 MONTHS IN498 words
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598 1936-05-15 7 Couple From Takuapa The wedding took place yesterday afternoon at St. George’s Church, Penang, when Miss Gwendoline Ethel Miles, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Leslie Miles, of Satupulo, N.L., Takuapa, well-known residents of West Siam for many years, was married598 words
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Article164 1936-05-15 7 li and Mrs. A. S. Banks are shortly, ing London for Berkshire, where Mr. 'iks has secured an appointment as i got of a group of provincial news-j trs. Banks has not been well since her ■urn from Malaya but is much better i that the164 words
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Article163 1936-05-15 7 Death Believed Due To Poisoning The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, Is opening an inquest today concerning the death of Mr. J. S. Hill, who was found unconscious in his room in the Goodwood Park Hotel over a week ago, and died later.163 words
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Article232 1936-05-15 7 Alleged Fraudulent Possession Eighty dollars' worth of drugs, contained in four bottles, was put on exhibition at the Penang Police Court yesterday afternoon when Kandayah appeared before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham on a charge of fraudulent possession of property consisting of four bottles of medicine.232 words
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164 1936-05-15 7 Mrs. Emily Douglas, aged fifty-five, of Alnwick, Northumberland, first-class passenger in the liner Moldavia, went to the ship’s fancy-dress dance on the night of April 29 as a nun. The next day she was found dead in her bunk. At the time, the164 words
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Article112 1936-05-15 7 Old Cheltonians In Malaya The centenary of Cheltenham College, the oldest of the great Victorian Public Schools, takes place in 1941. It is desired to prepare a register of all Old Cheltonians resident or serving, in Malaya, so that they may be kept in touch with the plans112 words
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Article132 1936-05-15 7 Rodney As Flagship London, May 7. H.M.S. Nelsen, flagship of Admiral Sir Roger Backhouse. Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet, is to leave Gibraltar for Portsmouth on the 14th inst. On her arrival leave will be given to the ship's company, and the Nelson will undergo a refit.132 words
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Article122 1936-05-15 7 Codes Changed New signal flags made their appearance when the new signal codes for the Royal Navy came into force (writes our Naval Correspondent). Among the flags are a .square white one with diagonal green stripes, which replaces the old “S” flag of the Fleet Code,122 words
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Article234 1936-05-15 7 Calcutta. Elaborate ceremonial, including all the ritual of a Hindu caste wedding, attended the marriage at Surah of two monkeys. The wedding was arranged by a Sadhu (holy priest), who said that he had been told in a vision that he was to marry his234 words
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Article171 1936-05-15 7 Changed Timetable Next Month Owing to Monsoon weather conditional in Lower Burma and Northern Siam, certain slight seasonal modifications to the present east-bound and west-bound Imperial Airways schedules will come into force at the end of the current month, and will continue until further notice. As from171 words
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Article105 1936-05-15 7 Diversion was created in the Penang Police Court yesterday morning when the proprietor of a sundries shop in Prangin Road, appearing in answer to a summons for depositing refuse in the drain, tried to drive a bargain with Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, the Police Magistrate. He105 words
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Article515 1936-05-15 7 SEVEN YEARS FOR PROVINCE TAMIL Sentence of seven years’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on a Tamil, Karti Kali, alias Itam Besar, by Mr. Justice Gordon Smith yesterday at the Assize Court, Penang, on the jury unanimously returning a verdict of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The515 words
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Article121 1936-05-15 7 Bukarest. Maria Linguraru, a 25-year-old gipsy z gave birth to quintuplets while lying in a ditch alongside a field in which she had been ploughing near Hodos, in the province of Bihor. She was d'scovered by the woman owner of the field, who after rendering firstaid,121 words
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Advertisement133 1936-05-15 7 tcZ EVENT in 11 CAR.'MAGNIFICENCE —R® t pi i in Sr j I THE HILLMAN MINX I All steel body of great strength and rigidity new box Big Car Safety girder type chassis smooth, powerful Duo Servo Igjß brakes “comfort control” steering extra stable $1 Big Car Performance Variioad springing.133 words
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Article559 1936-05-15 8 The smuggling of goods into China has had a serious effect on trade returns in the past few years. Customs returns show that imports have fallen off but it is clear that “invisible” imports—imports of which the Customs authorities have no official knowledge—are steadily increasing. Since559 words
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Article222 1936-05-15 8 Mr, H. H. Wardlaw, manager and engineer of the Chersonese Estate. Kuala Kurau. Perak was among the passengers who arrived on the Patroclus yesterday. Other passengers disembarking here in- eluded Mr. E. T. Boyd of the Tawar Estate. Kuala Ketil, Kedah, and Miss Al. M. Boyd:222 words
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Article58 1936-05-15 8 —British Radio. London, May 1. The Duke of Connaught arrived in London yesterday from Bournemouth. This morning the King walked across from St James’ Palace to Clarence House to pay a call on the Duke. Other members of the royal family, including tfie Duke of York, also.—British Radio. - 58 words
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Article59 1936-05-15 8 —British Radio. British Ambassador Sees Hitler London, May 14. Berlin messages report that the British Ambassador. Sir Eric Phipps, was received today by Herr Hitler. It is presumed th? subject of conversation was the questions recently addressed to the German Government by the British Government in order to.—British Radio. - 59 words
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Article545 1936-05-15 8 A New Malay an More About Langkawi M a r ble—Relative Sizes Of Penang And Singapore A subject for remark in Malaya is the increasing excellence of official publications. I have just been examining the Handbook to British Malaya, 1935, which is published by authority and compiled545 words
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Article123 1936-05-15 8 Inquest On European In Singapore From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. May 15. A verdict of ••misadventure” was returned at the inquest in Singapore today on Mr. James Stanley Hill, who was found unconscious in his room in the Goodwood Park Hotel. Singapore, over a week ago. and123 words
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Article46 1936-05-15 8 .—Reuter. Reported Agreement With United States London. May 15. The Financial News New York correspondent reports a rumoured new monetary agreement with China which provides for the purchase of seventy million ounces of sliver by the United States Treasury at ifty cents an ounce.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article57 1936-05-15 8 J. Reuter. McLester, Ok., May 14. All available forces are being mobilised to round up a gang of twenty-one convicts who broke out from the Penitentiary after a battle with guns and knives in which two warders and two prisoners were killed. Eight fugitives were wounded and recaptured.J.— Reuter. - 57 words
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Article94 1936-05-15 8 —Reuter. Defeat Of The Idea Of Fascism Vienna, May 14. The reconstruction of the Cabinet marks a victory for Dr. Schuschnigg’s Democratic Catholic Party over Prince Starhemberg, the Fascist Heimwehr leader, and means the first great defeat of the idea of Fascism. A communique says Prince Starhemberg left—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article94 1936-05-15 8 i.—Reuter. Jaoan To Resuscitate Pre-Treaty Plans Tokio, May 14. Tn the Lower House the War Minijrter pointing out that restrictions of fortifications in the Pacific area has been rendered a dead letter with the termination of the Washington Treaty, declared that unless <1 new treaty was concluded Japan’si.—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article29 1936-05-15 8 British Radio. The King has approved that Lord WHlingdon b n appointed Lord Warden of the Cinaue Ports in room of the late I*ord Reading.—Bi itish Radio..- British Radio. - 29 words
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Advertisement18 1936-05-15 8 FLIT Kills fliesj Obtainable at ALL THE LEADING DEALERS OR FROM THE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd., PENANG.18 words
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Article526 1936-05-15 9 LAST YEAR Increased Production In All Four States REVENUE FROM DUTY DOUBLE 1933 AMOUNT (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 14. THE F.M.S. last year exported 684,569 pikuls of tin, compared with 611,263 pikuls in 1934. This increase was due entirely to526 words
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Article283 1936-05-15 9 By Penang Posts And Telegraphs CHINESE CHARGED WITH USE OF UNLICENSED SET Rearing started in the Penang Police irt yesterday afternoon of the first reless prosecution taken up by the Posts Telegraphs Department, Penang. The defendant. Yeoh Guan Chye, was -utnmoned with working a wireless teleph station283 words
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Article24 1936-05-15 9 marriage FARRINGTON MII.ES At S r AustX’" g U. Fthel eldest daughter of Mr. amt'Mr" E. L. Miles of Satupulo. Takuapa. Siam.24 words
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249 1936-05-15 9 Or Her Way To Hongkong (From Our Own Correspondent) London. May 8. Malayan friends of Lady Caldecott, wire of H.E. Sir Andrew Caldecott, Governor of Hongkong, will be pleased to hear that she is now fully recovered from her illness, and will shortly be249 words
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Article121 1936-05-15 9 SINGAPORE DIVORCE PETITION I From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 14. How he and a friend tracked his wife and a Dutchman from the New World Cabaret, where she was a professional dancer. to her house, and how he waited outside for close upon three121 words
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Article98 1936-05-15 9 Charge Against Chinese Storekeeper A Chinese, Lim Hock Eng. stood his, trial in the Assize Court today. He was| charged with making false entries m a book called the Store Charges Book in respect of 31 items, to the value of $246.81. while in the employ of the98 words
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248 1936-05-15 9 ENTERTAINED TO TEA BY SECRETARY From Our Own Correspondent) London, Maj 8. Several Malayans were among a larga number of students who w?re entertained to tea by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. J. H Thomas, at the Colonial Office last Tuesday,248 words
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Article79 1936-05-15 9 Shot Coolie Recovering In Hospital From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, May 14. The Tamil coolie who was wounded in the affray in the Bentong district on Tuesday when a Malay police lance-corporal opened fire on ft hostile mob. is making satisfactory progress in the General Hospital. Kuala79 words
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Article191 1936-05-15 9 Gives Singapore A Lesson In Football (From Our Own Correspondent 3 Singapore, May 15. Though playing several reserves. Singapore gave the China Olympic XI a very hard fight for their four-goal victory yesterday. The chief impression of the game is one of keen enjoyment, a green field191 words
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Article126 1936-05-15 9 Fixtures For Sunday The following are the fixtures for Sunday, May 17, at the Penang Free School Hall commencing at 10.00 a.m. Junior In ter-team Doubles:— 10 a.m. Windydale vs. Li Tek Seah. 12 a.m. Hu Yew Seah vs. Young Ansonians. 2 p.m. A.C.S. Union vs. Limstead. Junior126 words
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Article119 1936-05-15 9 lIN YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) £203.17.6 £205.0.0 London—(3 months) £198.0.0 £199.0.0 Singapore $lOO.OO $100.50 Business Done Penp-ng $100.25 Ready $100.75 Ready Business Done 50 tons Buyers no sellers COPRA.— (Sundried) $5.04 $5.10 BLACK PEPPEB $9.00 $9.00 •LUBBER London 7 Hl d 7%d New York WftclG) Singapore— Spot 2514 c119 words
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Advertisement294 1936-05-15 9 THE BASSETT RUBBER COMPANY. LIMITED Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Interim Dividend at the rate of 2 2 m; espect of the year ending the 31st. i.tmber. 1936. will be paid to sharehlers on Thursday, the 28th May, 1.3 notice I? FURTHER GIVEN that294 words
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Advertisement105 1936-05-15 9 "E. O." Hotel PENANG. TOMORROW Extension to 1 a.m. DINNER, DANCE CABARET With LAURA GUERITE The Famous Entertainer and ZELMA WRIGHT The Top Tapper From Hollywood Dinner Cabaret $3.00 Non-Diners $l.OO FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS, PHONE 322 SUNDAY, 11 TH MAY ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 9.15 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. (On the Lawn105 words
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Article1539 1936-05-15 10 EXPORTS FALL DESPITE 90 AND 85 PER CENT. RELEASES A. Strauss Co., Ltd., in their monthly xr.view of tin, dated London, May 1, state:' Although the London market expected a <1 ecrease in the visible stocks at the end of last month, the actual1,539 words
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Article849 1936-05-15 10 FEARS OF FRANC DEVALUATION Messrs. Symington Wilson in their weekly market report dated London, May 6, state: The lower price has again attracted a certain amount of trade buying by British and Continental manufacturers and on Tuesday evening there was some enquiry from America. While the849 words
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Article683 1936-05-15 10 EXPERIENCE OF EDINBURGH ESTATES Presiding at the annual general meeting of Edinburgh Rubber Estates Ltd. in Glasgow on April 29, Mr. D. Carruthers, the chairman, in proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended Nov. 30, 1935, said that he had mentioned683 words
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Advertisement999 1936-05-15 10 BANKS. NEDERLANOSCHE THE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ (I ncorporated m England) 91 V Capital Authorised £3,000,0 Capital Subscribed £1,800,0»; Reserve Fund and Rest £1,247,8? (NETHERLANDS TRADING Capital raid Up £1,050.0 SOCIETY.)* BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto. T Chairman e Established in Amsterdam Itw-*. sir Charles Alexander Innes, K.999 words
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Article353 1936-05-15 11 The London Stock Exchange was quiet with exceptionally few changes in prices. ire of £1 denomination unleoa otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or fall aversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 118% ling Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 117% r Loan, 3% p.c 106% aits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102%xd Union Assce.353 words
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Article106 1936-05-15 11 London, May 14. BBER Firm Spot 7% buyers, 7ft sellers. s ”t 7 buyers. 7% sellers. 7% buyers, 7ft sellers. 7 buyers. 7]| sellers. k 15.35 cts. iom Stocks. London 65,866 tens Liverpool 70,830 tons Straits S.D. to Rotterdam > White Muntok 4%d. y/July 4ftd. impong black,106 words
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Article111 1936-05-15 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 75 19 64 75 964 New York 4.96% 4.96 ft Montreal 4.97% 4.97% Brussels 29.31% 29.30% Geneva 15.33% 15.29 Amsterdam 7.35 7.33 Milan 63% 63% Berlin 12.33 12.30% Prague 119% 119% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19-90% 19.90% Vienna 26% 26%111 words
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Article360 1936-05-15 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellen TIN Ampat 56 60 5,6 6;C Ayer Weng 1.67% 1.72% 1.67% 1.72% B. Selangor 86 89ex 86 89ex Hitam 45 50ex 45 50ex Hong Fatt 85360 words
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Article219 1936-05-15 11 TODAY'S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 5 6 5 9 Ayer Wengs 1.65 1.70 B. Selangors 85 87% Hitams 47% 50 Hong Fatt 85 87% Jelapangs 13 9 14 3 Jelebus 92 97 Johan 25 27% Kamunting 13)0 13 6 K. Kamunting 7)0 76c Katus 17 6219 words
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Article309 1936-05-15 11 ANTHONY CO. Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellen TIN Ayer Weng 1.67% 1.72% 1.67% 1.72% B. Selangor 85 88 85 88 Hitam 45 50 45 50 Hong Fatt 85 90 85 90 Jelebu 90 95 92% 95 Klang River 1.87% 1.92% 1.87% 1.92% Kuchai 77% 80 77% 80 Lingui 1.07%309 words
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Article340 1936-05-15 11 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 5j4% 5,9 54% 5 9 Asams 28)9 29,9 28 9 29j9 Ayer Wengs 1-67% 1.72% 1.67% 1.72% B. Selangors 85 87% 85 87% Chenderiangs 13|9 14)3 139 14,3340 words
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Article40 1936-05-15 11 FRIDAY, MAY 15 London Bank 2)4 1t32 n ~4 m|st 2|4 3 32 Private 3 m|st credit 2|4 3!? m 3 Documentary 214 I'2 On New York Demand 57};1 India T.T. 154 France T.T. 870 Hong Kong,, T.T. 56%40 words
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Article172 1936-05-15 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING Ampats 5 3 5 7% Hong Fatts 83 87 Jelapangs 13 6 14 0 Katus 17 3 17 9 K. Kamuntings .7 0 7 4%c Kepongs 14 6 15 6 Lahats 7 9 8 3 Puchongs 15 0 15 7% Pungahs 20172 words
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Article43 1936-05-15 11 United Sua Betong recommend a Ifina’.) dividend in respect of last financial year of five per cent payable, on June 12, making a total for the year of ten per cent, carrying forward subject to audit and usual adjustment £60.380.43 words
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Article226 1936-05-15 11 The report of the directors of Dunlop* Plantations Ltd. for the year ended Oct. 31, 1935, states that the balance on estates trading account was £258,067. Depreciation on buildings, plant and machinery totalling £53,452 has been charged, leaving a net profit of £204,615. A transfer of £11,504 has226 words
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Article51 1936-05-15 11 The following telegrams have been received from Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging N.L. “First half of May. Dredge Takuapa, No. 1, 321 hours 83.000 cubic yards, 218 piculs. Dredge Takuapa No. 2, 329 houns*, 81,000 cubic yards, 302 piculs. Dredge Takuapa No. 3, 265 hours, 57,000 cubic yards, 13451 words
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Article24 1936-05-15 11 United Malacca Rubber Estates. Ltd., rubber crop for the month of April. 1936 was 34,084 lb. Total for 12 months 544,349 lb.24 words
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Advertisement166 1936-05-15 11 Friday, 15th May, 1936 HELP THE STALLS NIGHT COME ONE COME ALL BENEFIT WHILE YOU HELP VALUABLE COUPONS AWAIT YOU. YOU BUY ONE ADMISSION TICKET YOD GET ONE FREE DRINK COUPON. YOU MAY ALSO GET VALUABLE COUPONS FOR FOOD, DRINK DINNERS WORTH UP TO $lO. fe 9 Frolic AMOY OPERA166 words
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Article514 1936-05-15 12 ARRIVALS and departures Th» following is a list of vessels arnviuM «ad miling from Penang during the w&ca IN PORTS M.V. “SILVERGUAVA” from Rangoor via Belawan sails same day kw Singapore, Los Angeles, San Fran cisco, and North Pacific Ports. S.S. “AENEAS” from Singapore sails fo’ Marseilles, London, R’dam.514 words
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Advertisement39 1936-05-15 12 More than Halt a Century Quality and Purity are Our Guarantees tor r-*. 'K.r HI it 'I II A i! J I i I rt fl KEY-BEER I SOLE IMPORTERS: t N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING CO PENANG SINGAi'oKK39 words
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Miscellaneous652 1936-05-15 12 RADIO NEWS AND PROGRAMMES B. EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSION 2 The following frequencies will be used: GSH 21.47 Mc|s (13.97 m.). GSG 17.79 Mcjs (16.86 m). 6.20 p.m. —Big Ben. Guitar recital.* Pujol a»4 Cuervas. 6.50--The B. B. C. Dance Orchestra, directed by Henry Hall. 7. 20 Talk: “Imperial Affairs,”*652 words
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Miscellaneous1124 1936-05-15 12 Short Waves For Day And Night Reception (By Our Radio Correspondent) TO make the most of your new all-wave set you should try to see how wireless waves actually reach your aerial. It is really quite easy to understand. A transmitter sends «out waves in all directions. These shot off1,124 words
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Miscellaneous610 1936-05-15 12 meyer have the h0n0ur!....” Manuscript. Werner Oehlschlager. 9.20 —News and Economic Review in English on DJN, DJE and in Dutch on DJA, DJB. 9.35 —Today in Germany. Sound Pictures. 9.50 "Young Folk see the World.” Radio Pictures by Vera Bern, with Music by Waldemar Wendlandt. 10.35 —Dance Music. 11.20 —Sign610 words
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Miscellaneous149 1936-05-15 12 navigation canals of Bengal and their utility” by Kshirode Chandra Das —asst. Engineer P.W.D. s.l6—lnstrumental music.; Sankar Lal Pal —Dilruba Solo. 5.31 The World-Tourist’s Diary: (Being the first in the services of travels of Ramnath Biswas) “The Page of Afghanistan.” 5.51 1 —Vocal music (Bengali); Sreematy Binapany 11. 6.06 —Kamal149 words
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Miscellaneous110 1936-05-15 12 HOLLAND—PHOHI Wavelength 16.88 m. TODAY Wavelength 16.88 metres 8.20 p.m.—Dutch National Anthem ar opening announcement. 8.30 —Piano recI tai by Jnhan Ligte’ijn. 8.50 —“Latest New From Holland.” 9.lo—Talk on literature by Johan Koning. 9.3o—Second part of th piano recital by Johan Ligtelijn. 9.50 Talk by Dr. Jch. v.d. Spek. 10.05—Dane110 words
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Advertisement2540 1936-05-15 13 TT-l BURNS PHILP LINE W J I 2 (Incorporated in Australia.) j j ▼a X T JI M 11 J FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, AND W THURSDAY island. L B r Regular monthly sailing by s. b. MARELLA (7,375 tons) and m.v. MERKUR /«Al wg j\2,540 words
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1234 1936-05-15 14 Order Of Running And Scratchings SELECTIONS BY “TIC-TAC” Below will be found the full programme for tomorrow’s races at Singapore, the third day of the Summer (Governor’s Cup) Meeting, in the correct order of running, scratchings, and selections by Tic-lac: RACE 11,234 words
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Article66 1936-05-15 14 .—Reuter. Taj Akbar Now Favourite London, May 14. The latest Derby call-over was as follows:13|2 Taj Akbar o. 7|l t. 15 2 Pay Up o, B|l t, 9 1 Rhodes Scholar o, 19 2 t, 9 1 Noble King o, 10|l t, 18|1 Mahmoud o, 20jl t, 251.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article73 1936-05-15 14 —Reuter. LEYLAND SCORES 141 Kent Defeat Derbyshire London, May 14. At Oxford, Yorkshire beat Oxford University by an innings and 40 runs. Oxford University: 150 (Verity eight for 56) and 166 (Verity seven for 73). Yorkshire: 356 (Leyland 141). KENT BEAT DERBYSHIRE At Gravesend, Kent beat—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article271 1936-05-15 14 VICTORY BY ODD GOAL; l IN THREE The Penang Indians defeated the Penang Cricket Club in a friendly soccer match played yesterday evening at the Esplanade by two goals to one. The scorers were Mariappen and Suppu for the Indians ,and Bracegirdle, for the Cricket Club.271 words
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Article458 1936-05-15 14 Play Marred y Rain KOK YING LEADS SINGLES FIN, L The final of the men’s sin -ampj on ship in the Penang L.T A ney u adjourned last night after C ,v(> a Yinhad taken the first set w: losing a game, from his brother Go- i.458 words
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Article346 1936-05-15 14 SECOND DIVISION SOCCER In a poorly contested P.F.A. Second Divsiion League fixture on the Dato Kramatground yesterday, the Municipal XI defeated the Penang Hindu Sabha, by two clear goals. The ground was uneven and added to this rain fell throughout the game, conditions w’hich were by no means346 words
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Advertisement28 1936-05-15 14 I s 1 1 I (Jf PABCO a jri b B I'l'-';— Points Enamels 0 biMsll Varnishes, s 08' I Sime, Darby Mo., Ltd. i; ftS? j J28 words
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Article2259 1936-05-15 15 DERBY POSITION AS OPEN AS EVER 2,000 Guineas Fail To Clear The Air {From Our Own Correspondent) Fleet Street, London, May 8. The Derby, as a problem, continues to I'cmain open, and although the race for the Pwo Thousand Guineas has clarified certain «sues,2,259 words
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Article276 1936-05-15 15 J. H. HO IN FORM In the men’s singles in the recent Paddington tournament H. G. N. Lee, the former Davis Cup player, beat an opponent from Penang, who had been playing under the pseudonym of “Tally Ho.” by two sets to one. Lee was completely276 words
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Article75 1936-05-15 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Sitiawan, May 13. In the return soccer match between the Lumut Wanderers and the Anglo-Chinese School, Sitiawan. played this evening on the Kampong Koh ground the school defeated the Wanderers by the odd goal in three. All the scoring was in the first.75 words
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Article549 1936-05-15 15 BRITISH RUGBY TOUR OF ARGENTINA YOUNGER PLAYERS GIVEN CHANCE RACING POOLS FOR STAY-AT-HOME 4 GAMBLERS After an interval of nine years a British Rugby team is again visiting the Argentine, sailing on June 20, and returning in mid-September. The party is under the management of F.D. Prentice,549 words
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Advertisement41 1936-05-15 15 “Del Monte Products” i I BLead For I Lowest Prices BR Consistant With Highest Quality wSBkSL—- DEL MONTE PEARS B OBTAINABLE AT All High Class Provision Dealers. 1 I SOLE AGENTS: HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD. PENANG. SINGAPORE, IPOH AND KUALA LUMPUR.41 words
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Article, Illustration94 1936-05-15 16 BLAZE SPREADS OVER WIDE AREA DENSE SMOKE from the blaze, which spread over nine acres, and J destroyed more than 9.000 trees at Dunwich, Suffolk, e»nd owned by the Forestry Commission. Residents and holiday-makers, some of Whom can be seen on the road, helped to94 words