Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 May 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-05-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 11l Vol. XCIV. SATURDAY. MAY 16, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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322 1936-05-16 1 .—Reuter. FAITH IN LEAGUE Common Basis Essential NO FEAR OF JAPAN London. May 15. “We desire to strengthen the Covenant and the League and build up collective security for every part of Europe,’’ declared the Soviet Ambassador. M. Maisky, at a dinner of the Anglo-Russian.—Reuter. - 322 words
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Article136 1936-05-16 1 British Radio. Playingfields Throughout Country London, May 15. The Executive Committee which has been considering various schemes for a memorial to the late King has decided that the memory of King George shall be perpetuated by the erection of a statue on the site of AbindonBritish Radio. - 136 words
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Article91 1936-05-16 1 j.—British Radio. Informal Chats With French Statesmen London, May 15. I'he Foreign Secretary arrived in London this evening. having travelled to «'roydcn by air. On his way through Paris today he saw the French Foreign Minister, M Flandin. and the prospective French Premier. M. Leon Blum. Neitherj.—British Radio. - 91 words
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Article73 1936-05-16 1 —British Radio. eat Advance Since The War London, May 15. louth today the Minister of vingsley Wood, said the great •'•'lich had been made since the revision of health services in the nets of the country was illusthe amount of loans sanctioned to strict councils which totalled no.—British Radio. - 73 words
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Article55 1936-05-16 1 —Reuter. en Convicts Still At Liberty McLester, Oklahoma. May 15. "hunt by fifty police with bloodresulted in the recapture of two aped convicts. Two of the four carried off as hostages were also >ne of whom was seriously injur"n convicts rema n uncaptured and resumed they have the. —Reuter. - 55 words
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Article30 1936-05-16 1 —Reuter. London, May 15. Vice- Admiral Sir Alexander Ramsay has n appointed Commander-in-Chief of the LSt Indies. He leaves London for Aden n the Maloja on May 29.,—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article121 1936-05-16 1 Rumour Of Petition For Moratorium London, May 16. The fall in Chinese bonds on the Stock Exchange yesterday is attributed, says the Morning Post to a report from Peking of the possibility of China petitioning for a partial moratorium, but in quarters closely in touch with China there121 words
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Article91 1936-05-16 1 Reuter. Dr. Schuschnigg’s Announcement Vienna, May 15. An intention to disarm the Heimwehr in due course was announced by Dr. Schuschnigg in a broadcast speech on the occasion of his taking up office as supreme leader of the Fatherland Front. He said apart from the militia thereReuter. - 91 words
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Article75 1936-05-16 1 —Reuter. San Juan. Porto Rico, May 15. As a result of recent demonstrations in which United States flags were torn down and nationalist banners hoisted instead, the Governor has sent a message to all island authorities to prosecute promptly all descerators of the U.S. flag declaring that.—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article55 1936-05-16 1 (From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore Mav 15. A session of the Johore State Council was held in the De wan. Johore Bahru. It was a private session. A Pinang Gazette correspondent was in attendance but as not admitted to the meeting and no information was available concerning55 words
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Article48 1936-05-16 1 —British Radio. London, May 15. It is expected that naval conversations between Great Britain and Russia arising out of the four power agreement recently signed in London will be opened in the course of the next few days, but no date has yet been fixed.—British Radio....—British Radio. - 48 words
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Article37 1936-05-16 1 —Reuter. I Washington, May 15. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has voted favourably on the London Naval Treaty which now goes to the Senate and is expected to be taken up un May 18..—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article262 1936-05-16 1 —British Radio. Cape Records Broken London, May 15. When Amy Mollison landed at Croydon at 12.35 at the end of her journey to Capetown and back, in which she has broken records for the flight n both directions, she was enthusiastically cheered by a large crowd which.—British Radio. - 262 words
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Article62 1936-05-16 1 Reuter, Increase In The Japanese Garrison Nankin*;, May 16. The Foreign Office has instructed the Chinese Ambassador at Tokyo to make vigorous representations to Japan against the increase •of the Japanese garrison in North China. This follows a protest lodged on May 7 with the Japanese Embassy here, Reuter, - 62 words
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Article268 1936-05-16 1 Porterage Of Lorry Loads (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 15. The road bridge at Kalumpang, 49 miles from Kuala Lumpur, which subsided yesterday after floods, was opened today for j motor car traffic only. Work will start immediately on a tempc.ary bridge and it is expected268 words
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Article103 1936-05-16 1 Jump In April Consumption (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 15. The United States rubber questionnaire figures were received by cable today. Arrivals in April, 1936, amounted to 40,356 tons, compared with 37,451 tons for March, 1936, and 43,545 tons in April last year. The figures103 words
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Article, Illustration14 1936-05-16 1 Senor Manuel Azana has been elected President of the Spanish Republic.14 words
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Advertisement8 1936-05-16 1 w 1 PENANG TRAFFIC MENACE —See Page Nine.8 words
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Advertisement57 1936-05-16 1 SPECIAL FEATURES of the SUNDAY GAZETTE include ILLUSTRATED LONDON LETTER WOMEN’S PAGE PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED SPECIAL RADIO ARTICLE FIRE IN PENANG! SPECIAL ARTICLE TREE SURGERY IN PENANG MOTORING AND AVIATION NOTES WEEK-END RADIO PROGRAMMES SPORT SINGAPORE RACES. FULL RESULTS. FULL REPORT OF ST. XAVIER’S, ANNUAL SPORTS, AND CRICKET MATCHES LOCAL AND57 words
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Advertisement67 1936-05-16 1 EmpText si t K 3 yu kV/~ .-K/ 1 W J/// t la LMst- 0 Faint Heart never won Fair Lady” If you ever find yourself in this predicament, lacking the courage that follows a good meal, let us help you. Our staff will always offer sure guidance and helpful67 words
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Article2634 1936-05-16 2 Some Interesting Aspects FROM IDEA TO RECEPTION B Y PUBLIC I IS Excellency Lord Brabourne, Governor of Bombay, was present at the luncheon of the Rotary Club of Bombay which was addressed by Capt. H. A. O'Connor, head of the United Artists Corporation of India. Speaking2,634 words
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Article141 1936-05-16 2 Batu Gantong Rood Notice is hereby given that whereas objections to the apportionment of the expenses of making up Batu Gantong Road have been enquired into and considered by the Commissioners of George Town, Penang, and whereas the approved plan, specification and estimate of the works m connection141 words
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Advertisement477 1936-05-16 2 -A SIGN OF ACIPSTY? belief in a few seconds with ‘BISURATED’ MAGNESIA That burning pain in your stomach that agony of wind and gas that comes two hours, aiter eating and in the J middle of the night, are signs that I excess acid is at work in your stomach477 words
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Advertisement327 1936-05-16 2 New 2-WayTreatmen reveals HIDDEN SKIN BEAUTY ■r l O 1 i m J W 4 Eat A 1 rOff 11 MUYou now shed Wrinkles—Blemishes Whether you are young orottL the skin you see when you look at yon«s«lf in tii« mirror is not your true kini- It is an outer327 words
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Article50 1936-05-16 3 .—Reuter. Rome, May 15. Mussolini made no speech when he pre-H'-nted Decrees declaring Italy’s full sove*eignty over Ethiopia and the assumption the title Emperor of Ethiopia by the and the appointment of Badoglio as Viceroy. Three hundred and eight deputies voted for the Decrees and none against..—Reuter. - 50 words
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222 1936-05-16 3 Announcement By War Office .—Reuter. Tokio, May 16. A War Office communique issued today states that “it has been decided to increase the number of troops of Japanese garrisons in north China when replacement takes place.’* f 41 The War Office authorities add that.—Reuter. - 222 words
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Article76 1936-05-16 3 Reuter. Nanking. May 15. China has strongly protested to Japan concerning smuggling. The note is based firstly on Japanese interference which has virtually deprived the Hopei Customs of preventive powers; secondly, the Japanese authorities in North China have connived at smuggling activities on the part of. Reuter. - 76 words
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Article518 1936-05-16 3 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR CHURCH OF ENGLAND sth Sunday after Easter. 8.00 a.m. Matins Litany. Ps—lo7. Hymn—l Bo. 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion. —(Tamil). 6.00 p.m. Evensong. Magnificat—46. Nunc Dimittis —64. Hymns 261. 142 (5 verses? 179. 356. THURSDAY Ascension Day. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion.518 words
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Article88 1936-05-16 3 .—Reuter. No New Demands To China Shanghai, May 15. The Japanese Embassy spokenman today characterised the report that new demands to China were being prepared as “irresponsible, malicious, and lacking foundation.” He ridiculed the idea that the yen was being made the basis of Chinese currency which.—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article60 1936-05-16 3 .—British Radio. London, May 15. The Foreign Secretary. Mr. Anthony Eden, who left Geneva last night for Paris, made a courtesy call on Monsieur Flandin. who. owing to ill-health, was unable to attend the Council Meeting of the League. Later he visited M. Leon Blum. Mr. Eden.—British Radio. - 60 words
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Article41 1936-05-16 3 —Reuter. Addis Ababa. May 13. It is officially denied that any development of troops has occurred or is contemplated It is explained that the arrival of hundreds of surrendered armed Ethiopean troops must have occasioned the report.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article, Illustration84 1936-05-16 3 British Radio. Miss Jean Batten, the New Zealand air woman, has been awarded the Britannia Trophy for 1935 in recognition of her flight across the sounthern Atlantic last year m her Percival Gull aeroplane. This Trophy is awarded by the Royal Aero Club of Britain to the. British Radio. - 84 words
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Article289 1936-05-16 3 British Radio. Debate In House Of Lords London, May 15. The debate in the House of Lords on Lord Ponsonby’s request to the Government ta) submit proposals to the League of Nations, for a revision of the system of collective security wan concluded last night. SeveralBritish Radio. - 289 words
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Advertisement592 1936-05-16 3 NOTICE OF SALE By Order of the Mortgagee TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION On Monday, the 18th May, 1936, at 10 a.m at P?rak Road, Penang, near Police Station. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 5 Milch Cows and 5 calves, 5 Milch Cows, 2 Cows (Kidari), 1 Bull. Conditions of Sale:592 words
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Advertisement54 1936-05-16 3 Mr ill ■I Before you IBJ K say ‘Whisky’ I' sav I s y I ‘Dewar’s I I ‘WhiteLabel’ 1 to* HI -Jlm OBTAINABLE IN THE USUAL QUART AND PINT BOTTLES ALSO IN PINT FLASKS AND HANDY NIP FLASKS (Quarter Size.) SOLE AGENTS for PENANG, PERAK and KEDAH HENRY WAUGH54 words
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742 1936-05-16 4 IS NOT STRONG ARMS NOT PACTS-MEAN PEACE The Writing Is On The Wall’ London, May 3. We do not want to muddle through another war after fearful losses. We must be strong enough to make it too risky for anyone to start a war742 words
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Article521 1936-05-16 4 WATCHER S STORY ‘7 RAN, BUT COULD NOT GET THERE” That the man murdered the woman and then committed suicide was the verdict at a Basingtoke inquest on two people found shot on Tuesday at a road-side cafe at Popham on the Winches-ter-Basingstoke-road. Victims of the shooting521 words
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Article957 1936-05-16 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Pinching, of Penang, are on a visit to Ipoh. Mrs. W. J. Warin is a patient in the General Hospital. Singapore. Mr. A. Ramalingam, Health Inspector Kuala Kangsar, who is now on vacation leave will resume duty next week. Mr. G. Davis, of Pavilion957 words
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159 1936-05-16 4 Move For Inquiry London, May 7. Measures have been taken to secure an official inquiry into the airworthiness of the Flying Flea midget ’planes following another fatal crash yesterday—the seventh in this type of machine and the second in Breat Britain. The victim of159 words
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Article106 1936-05-16 4 Bad Conditions On American Ships Tacitly Admitted Washington. April 22. Officials of the Bureau of Navigation tacitly admitted today the charges made yesterday by 70 representative seamen to 1 the Secretary of Commerce. The officials I tacitly admitted that inspections have been insufficient to enforce modern working and106 words
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Advertisement249 1936-05-16 4 WJFW B Jg.. LANDS AT f PENANG regular service FROM 22nd APRIL. See how TEK x. '■/A \/OU can t clean those back crevices H| half so well with a big old-fashioned brush just the crevices where there is M most danger of decay. Tek’s short head fits everywhere in249 words
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1416 1936-05-16 5 Ipoh Headmaster Outlines A Scheme EXPERIMENT BEING CARRIED OUT Tn an address to the Ipoh Rotary Club this week, Mr. Percy B. >e Headmaster of the Anglo-Chinese School, Ipoh, outlined a scheme lor vocational training in schools. He said, inter alia, "An educational system should1,416 words
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566 1936-05-16 5 BECOMING A FORSAKEN TRIBE Britain’s birth-rate has fallen steadily since the War. The present figure, 14.7 per 1,000 of the population, is, with one exception, th e lowest since the beginning of the century. In an article in the Sunday Chronicle, reproduced below’, Dr.566 words
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Article700 1936-05-16 5 CANADIAN CITY PREPARES FOR GOLDEN JUBILEE At the terminus of two transcontinental railways, served by 44 shipping lines, a relay point in the north-south chain of North American airways, only 22 hours jfrom New York and five days from London, Vancouver, preparing to celebrate its golden700 words
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Article157 1936-05-16 5 .—Reuter. British Protests To Japan London, May 13. In the House of Commons Mr. A. C. Moreing drew attention to numerous arrests by Manchukuo police and Japanese gendarmerie of Chinese subjects employed by British firms and missionary societies. Mr. Baldwin replied that in October and November last a.—Reuter. - 157 words
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Advertisement340 1936-05-16 5 1 TERRIBLE PAINS AFTER EATING. I To have terrible pain after every I meal to dread eating for, fear of the J inevitable indigestion to be, in fact, a confirmed stomach sufferer—such was the unhappy lot of Mrs. A. E. B. f until she began taking Maclean Brand Stomach Powder.340 words
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Miscellaneous425 1936-05-16 6 g FINAN G GAZETTE AINU bIKAIIO innvmviu» HERE'S THE GLAMOROUS MUSICAL ROMANCE THAT TOPS 'EM ALL! COLUMBIA'S World- Famous Production That JO®» W Wl I IH I as Entertained The 6-15 OPENING TONIGHT 9-30 fA J "fr* J| H L™' Masses and the g Classes MATINEE TOMORROW AT 2-45 4425 words
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762 1936-05-16 7 LORD CHIEF JUSTICE ON “AN OUTRAGE” '"’Little Learning Is A Dangerous 7 Al ning A decision of Bognor Regis magistrates in a case which Lord Hewart described as an outrage 11 and a disgraceful proceeding." was set aside by a King's Bench762 words
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Article206 1936-05-16 7 CcV.. ar. Of Tug And Steamer AN "IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE" was decribed as “a friendly ver 4s. Bd. was heard in tiie. nt h Division. London, last week, pie involved was said to be important I F'urness Withy and Co., of ill-stroet, E.C., owners of206 words
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Article280 1936-05-16 7 Appeal For £50,000 Ai) appeal is being made by an International Committee of Churches for £125,000 to tfelp Christian refuges from Germany. It is hoped to raise £50,000 of this sum in Great Britain. The Earl of Bessborough, chairman of the appeal, in a request to280 words
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Article794 1936-05-16 7 MAN APPEARS ON 36 CHARGES OF FRAUD An allegation that Cuthbert Raymond Newton had “financially ruined two elderly women of gentle birth who bore names honoured in the whole country of Devon” was made at Newton Abbot police-court last week. The accusation was made by794 words
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Article323 1936-05-16 7 Food, Warmth And Walks In The Park Mrs. Fanny Hamilton Fletcher, the 81-year-old widow, who is alleged to have been kept a "virtual prisoner in a dark dirty little basement room,” was cross-, 1 examined last week, when the hearing was resumed at West London Police323 words
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Article299 1936-05-16 7 New Decline In Italian Trade Geneva. May 1. New figures were issued this evening by the Secretariat of the League of Nations? showing the effect of the application of sanctions on the trade between Italy and other countries. These figures are given ir> the form of299 words
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497 1936-05-16 7 SEQUEL TO CRASH INTO RADIO-MAST IN BELGIUM The crash of the Imperial Airways finer Apollo into a radio-mast at Ruyssele ie, (Belgium) on December 30. 1933. with Te loss of ten lives, was recalled in the Com u, of Appeal in London last497 words
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Article147 1936-05-16 7 £4O Debt To Be Paid In Four Months Michael Beary, the jockey, was ordered to pay £lO a month or committal at Westminster County Court last week on a judgment summons for £4O and costs in favour of Brooklands Air Taxis Ltd. He wrote asking for an147 words
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Article192 1936-05-16 7 Rings Rolled In Socks Solomon Wulliger, 52. a Czechoslovak merchant of Coborn-street, London, E., was at Dover 1 last week fined £2OO, with j two guineas costs. He was allowed a' month in which to pay, or in default three months' imprisonment. Through an interpreter192 words
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Miscellaneous41 1936-05-16 7 <j-< wssr. 5-> >s*Cigw »5-.«- >j-,.-' w > r gSSt; ’'.'.®F§.iW U ••*.< *7vZ*. -■*?> 1 <’*• '<>-A ;?>3SaS*k Zelma Wright, the Hollywood tap dancer, who is featured in the Cabaret tonight at the E. O. Hotel, Penang. There is an extension until 1 a.m.41 words
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592 1936-05-16 8 A LESSON IN SELF-SACRIFICE i i i j j LESS than a iGTtniglit ago thousand people headed by more than one bundled the King oi the Belgians gathered at Antwerp to honour Father Damien, whose body arrived there from Honolulu. Father Damien died in 1887; his body was exhumed this592 words
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Article47 1936-05-16 8 To Be Buried In Warriors' Chapel London, May 16. Field-Marshall Lord Allenby will be buried in the Warriors' Chapel at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday. The King will be represented by Field-Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode and Field-Marshal Sir Claud Jacob will represent the Duke of Connaught.47 words
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Article72 1936-05-16 8 Reuter Wireless To Be Increased By Milliard Marks Berlin, May 12. Germany will require to raise a further milliard marks in revenue from taxation during the present financial year, declared Dr. Reinhardt, the State Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, at a meeting of revenue officials atReuter Wireless - 72 words
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Article64 1936-05-16 8 .—Reuter. London, May 15. Important changes in the Cabinet are foreshadowed. The newspapers reported that Sir Bolton Eyres-Monsell has expressed a wish to be relieved of his duties at the Admiralty by Whitsun. Sir Samuel Hoare is mentioned as a possible successor, but it is suggested other changes.—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article75 1936-05-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. May 14. A car belonging to a European was reported to have been stolen from outs'de a Japanese hotel in Batu Road, last night. The owner came into Kuala Lumpur with another European and this morning their Tamil syce reported75 words
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Article554 1936-05-16 8 TELEVISION on an everyday basis isn’t here yet, but it is coming fast—and it is remarkably good. Having at last seen the Radio Corporation oi America’s television system in experimental operation at Camden and having seen one of the Brit sh systems which will be brought554 words
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Article477 1936-05-16 8 A Gardens InterludeMonkeys Though The Looking- Glass Chinese Folk-Lore ARE monkeys consumed by a vanity unknown to dogs or cats? The question is prompted by a visit to the Waterfall Gari dens last night when monkeys were introduced to a hand-glass with the I most amusing results.477 words
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Advertisement237 1936-05-16 8 B A Bgii i RENOLD i I CHAIN DRIVES "I i I 2J 1-E-l^-— I "RELIABLE CLEAN ECONOMICAL R[ Z SAVE SPACE J SLIP WASTED EFFORT. J I C SOLE AGENTS: Z UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. Z b PENANG. b A Universal need I i he I KBSl'-l Universal I Cooler237 words
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Advertisement34 1936-05-16 8 Z/A'AW.W.WJ "LUXORE" FAMOUS HANDKERCHIEFS A Necessity to the Stylish Gentlemai* 21 I II AND "LUXETTE" FOR THE LADIES. :o: OBTAINABLE EITKHUIERE SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singnpore, Ipoh, A Kuala Lumpur. MVWWmW.34 words
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Article50 1936-05-16 9 MARRIAGE CRAIK CHURCHILL, At All Souls Church. Langham Place, London, on May 14th. 1936, Donald, only -on of Mr. and Mrs. David McLieod Craik f ‘MOYCRAIG’, Penang Hill, to Ruth. >nly daughter of the late Sidney J. A* Churchill and Dr. Stella Churchill of 8, Cumberland Terrace, LONDON.50 words
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Article299 1936-05-16 9 SOLDIER'S LOVE FOR GIRL HE NEVER SAW A Singapore soldier’s love for a London irl he had never seen is revealed today by ji Pinang Gazette special correspondent. The soldier was Alfred Michael Coles, aged 24, of the Middlesex Regiment, who committed suicide by hanging at299 words
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Article124 1936-05-16 9 a Colossal Statue Cairo, M a Y 10pt Exploration Society, during excavations at Tel el-Amarna, d further proof of the co-regency nation, the “heretic Pharaoh,” who the State religion from the wor* Amon to that of Aten —and his Amenhotep 111. evidence is afforded by part of a124 words
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855 1936-05-16 9 Increase Included Bullock Carts MENACE OF TRICYCLES USED FOR TRADE PURPOSES There were more veh’cles in use on the roads of.Penang last year. The increase included motor cars, motor lorries, rickshas and tricycles used for trade purposes and even humble bullock855 words
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Article, Illustration52 1936-05-16 9 Mr H E Muriel about to make a speech at yesterday’s presentation of prizes to successful competitors in the Penang Lawn Tennis Asscciation tournament. (See Page 14.) Mrs. Goodman, who gave away the prizes, and Mr. C. H. Rogers, Secretary of the P L.T.A., reading out the names52 words
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Article263 1936-05-16 9 Chinese Youth Gets Into Serious Trouble (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, May 15. Chin Poi, a 23-year-old Chinese, who a few days ago pleaded guilty to voluntary causing hurt to a girl, Low Kam Pin. by stabbing her with a file was today fined s7s[- by the263 words
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Advertisement197 1936-05-16 9 IN BED FOR WEEKS WITH BACKACHE Prostrate with “Terrible Pains” It was advice from her mother that led this woman to take Kruschen Salts for her backache, and before she had finished the first bottle she was feeling better. This is the letter she writes:"About this time last year I197 words
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Advertisement494 1936-05-16 9 QUICK RELIEF Yeast-Vite not only Don I suffer days relieves pain and discorn- >T bain and ill- fort, but tones the w hole health relief ft system as well It nour- Zjrv f 1 ishes the nerves and a A* purifies the blood too. minutes Whether your trouble is I494 words
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Article904 1936-05-16 10 ACTIVITY AND STRENGTH IN GOLD MINING SHARES (Krom Gui Owd Correspondent) ixmdcn, May 7 In the past week business on the Stork I Kxchange has oeen concentrated laigety in the more speculative industrial and I mining and oil snares, 1 he tone of the markets generally904 words
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Article233 1936-05-16 10 Distribution Of 2| Per Cent The report of the directors of Kirby Rubber Estates Ltd. states that profit for the year ended Dec. 31, 1935 was £6,603 *nd, in addition, a sum of £468 was received in interest. The amount brought forward from last year is £17,326 making233 words
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Article152 1936-05-16 10 Programme Of Rejuvenation Although the rapid decline in values, which had fallen from 27.1/16 cents to 1 25.1/8 cents f.o.b. in three weeks, ceased ;at the beginning of this week and the tone became a tittle steadier, there appears to remain a cautious attitube on the part 1152 words
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Article46 1936-05-16 10 The Btau (Malaya) Rubber Estates Lt<k annun’ accounts have been iss vd showing a profit of £4,077 and recommending the payment of a dividend of 5 per exit. The sum of £l.Coo—has been placed to reserve and £ll,lo3—has been carried forward to next accounts.46 words
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Article279 1936-05-16 10 Stricter Policy Indicated Introducing the revised Budget proposals in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Dr. E. Baba, Japanese Finance Minister, declared that the exchange rate of yen was still maintaining its stability. The Government, he continued, intended to tighten up the application of foreign exchange279 words
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Article240 1936-05-16 10 Programme Of Rejuvenation The report of the directors of Consc idated Malay Rubber Estates Ltd. for the year ended Dec. 31. 1935 states that the profit for the year was £3.737 to which is added £2.540 brought forward from last yea. making £6,2<7. The directors propose to wirte240 words
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Article146 1936-05-16 10 Special Tax On Each Fresh Plant In order to restrict pepper production the Governments of the provinces of IndoChina have introduced a special tax of 150 piaster cents per plant planted after January 1, 1936. It is hoped that this will discourage pepper planting. As previously146 words
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Article341 1936-05-16 10 OPINION OF A LONDON SHAREHOLDER Shares of Siamese tin producers have found a champion in “Bonvolio, London, 5.E.13” who writes to the editor of the Financial Times as follows: Those interested in tin-dredging companies operating in Siam should refrain I from selling their shares at anywhere near341 words
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Article427 1936-05-16 10 "Inhactabiiity Of The Government" I residing at the annual general meeting in London on April 27 of Chulsa I Selangor i Rubber Co. Ltd., Mr. V. A. Taylor, said, that as the company’s financial position was strong, the directors recommended payment of a dividend of three per cent.427 words
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Article171 1936-05-16 10 Results Of Big North Malaya Producer The report of the directors of Bikam '3l 19 e 3 F 5 E T te LW year 31, 1935, states that the accounts show the of the first working year since the j absorption of the Tebolang Company The account show171 words
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Advertisement281 1936-05-16 10 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (Incorporated In the S.S.) SUCCESSORS to THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED, THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED, A THE OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK, LIMITED. CAPITAL Authorised 000. Paid-Up $10.000,(MM). HEAD OFFICE. CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE PKNA.NG BRANCH Nos: 28 30, Beach Street, Penang, Telegraphic Address “OV ERSEA”281 words
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Advertisement525 1936-05-16 10 chartered bank OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND OHDCAd (Incorporated in Elkland by Royal Charter 18bS>. Paid-up Capital £3,000,00C a Reserve Fund £3,000,005' Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,(XM. HEAD OFFICE < 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Ayenciee Branches Alor Star Hcrg Kong Rangoon Amritsar Doilo Saigon Bangkok Ipoh Semarang Batavia Karachi Seremban Bombay525 words
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Article383 1936-05-16 11 There was more activity on the London Stock Exchange yesterday. British Funds were easier, industrials were irregular and rubbers and tins slightly firmer. Eagles which a few months ago were below sjo, continued their rise to 26)6. Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise383 words
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Article114 1936-05-16 11 London, May 15. !;r HR Steady. Spot 7% buyers, 7/ s sellers. 7% buyers, 7ft sellers. Doc. 7ft buyers. 7% sellers. rch 7% buyers, 7} J sellers. York 15.55 cts. Kingdom Stocks. London 65,866 tons Liverpool 70,830 tons COPRA Straits S.D. to Rotterdam £13.10.0. PER: White Muntok114 words
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Article109 1936-05-16 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 75 964 75 17 64 New York 4.961 V 4.96% Montreal 4.97% 4.97% Brussels 29.30% 29.32 Geneva 15.29 15.32 Amsterdam 7.33 7.33% Milan 63% 63% Berlin 1230% 12-31% Prague Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90% 1990% Vienna 26% 26% Madrid 36109 words
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384 1936-05-16 11 BROKERS' LISTS CURRENT KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.'s Share List today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buy ere Seller» TIN Ampat 5,6 610 5)4% 5 9 Ayer Weng 1.67% 1.72% 1.67% 1.77% B. Selangor 86 89ex 86 89ex Hitam 45 50ex 45 50ex Hong384 words
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Article206 1936-05-16 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% Jelebus 92% 97% Johan 25 27% Kamunting 13|0 K. Kamunting 7 0 76c Katus 17 6 18 0 Klang River 1.87% 1-92% K.206 words
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Article313 1936-05-16 11 ANTHONY CO. Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller» TIN Ayer Weng 1.67% 1.72% 1.67% 1.72% B. Selangor 85 90 85 90 Hitam 45 50 45 50 Hong Fatt 85 90 85 90 Jelebu 92% 95 95 1.00 Klang River 1.87% 1.92% 1.87% 1.92% Nawng Pet 57% 62% 57% 62% North313 words
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Article324 1936-05-16 11 The following are the changes in our quotr.tions up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 5)4% 5 9 54% 5 9 Asams 28 3 29 0 28 3 29 0 Ayer Wengs 1.67% 1.72% 167% 1.72% B. Selangors 85 87% 86 89 Chenderiangs324 words
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Article156 1936-05-16 11 LEAN CO. TODAY S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING Asams 28 6 29 6 Hong Fatts 84 88 Jelapangs 14 0 15 0 Katus 173 179 K. Lanjuts 17 6 18 3 Kepongs 14|6 15)6 Puchongs 15)0 15 7% Pungahs 20)0 21|0 Rantau Prefs. 78 82 R. T. Fields 7)1%156 words
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Article38 1936-05-16 11 SATURDAY. MAY 16 London Bank 2)4 1|32 „4 mjst 2)4 3|32 Private 3 m|st credit 2)4 3!? 3 Documentary 2!4 1)2 On New York Demand 57} I India T.T. 154 France T.T. 870 Hong Kong,, T.T. 56%38 words
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Article329 1936-05-16 11 Budgrafting Answering Expectations The annual genera meeting of the Golden Hope Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held in London on May 7. Mr. Eric Macfadyen, the chairman, who presided, said that world stocks of rubber, after remaining stationary during the first half of 1935, had since then been329 words
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Article105 1936-05-16 11 YESTERDAY TODAY Lo Q don-( S p o t> «050» London—(3 months) £199.0.0 Singapore $100.50 Business Done Penang $100.75 Ready Business Done Buyers no sellers ec: in $5.10 COPRA—(Sundried) BLACK PEPPER $9.00 KUBBEB 7%d 7%d London 8 New York 2 c(uh Singapore —Spot 25 c June July/Sept 25105 words
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Advertisement24 1936-05-16 11 ’PHONE 543. PENANG. TONIGHT DINNER DANCE RUNNYMEDE TENNIS COURT CHARGES $1.20 per hour, including Ball Boys. ACCOMMODATION FOR TENNIS TEA PARTIES AT THE COURT.24 words
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Article331 1936-05-16 12 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES Ths following is a Ust of vessels amvtnj, md tiling from Penang during the wee* IN PORTS M.V. “SHANTUNG” from Singapore, sails for Marseilles. Rotterdam, Hamburg and Scandinavian ports. S.S. “AUTOMEDON from Singapore salic for Havre, Liverpool and Bromborough S.S. TROILUS from Liverpool sails fnr Moji,331 words
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Article70 1936-05-16 12 Today at "ESPLANADE” 6 00 p.m.- —7.30 p.m. I March—The Pompadours Stanley. Overture—Orpheus In Per Unterwelt—- —Offenbach. I Selection Sweethearts Of Yesterday—Half. Waltz—Love Wonderfu 1 Love—l eon. Selection- -The Student Prince—Romberg. Japo Niaserie —Ke-Sa-Ko Chapius. Fox Trot—Headin’ Home—Pecorini. Tomorrow at "WA lERFALL’S” 5.15 p.m.—6.30 p.m. March—Dunedin— Alfcrd. Selection—70 words
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Miscellaneous618 1936-05-16 12 RADIO NEWS AND PROGRAMMES EMPIRE STATION TODAY t TRANSMISSION 2 The following frequencies will be used: GSH 21.47 Mcs (13.97 m.). GSG 17.79 lfc|s (16.86 m). €.20 p.m. Big Ben. The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines (Chatham Division) (by permission of Colonel George Rutledge, Commanding Royal Marines); conductor. Captain618 words
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Miscellaneous1055 1936-05-16 12 Thrills of Spanning World on a Short Wave Set (By Our Radic Correspondent) PART of the fun of short-wave re-t greater the number that pass in a ception, as you can now enjoy second the shorter will be their inwith any of the many inexpensive dividual length? all-wave sets, is1,055 words
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Miscellaneous664 1936-05-16 12 I omic Review in English. 5.05 —The Ger- man Economic Situation. Karl Emil Weiss. 5.20 —Dance Music 6.05 —News and Economic Review in German. 6.20 Concert of Light Music. 7.20 —News in I English. Sign off DJQ. 7.35 —Concert of Light Music (continued). 8.20 —Sign off for South Asia (Germ.,664 words
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Miscellaneous406 1936-05-16 12 ARU! LIGHT ORCHESTRA. Music by LEHAR and KALMAN. News bulletin in Italian. DICTATION OF PROGRAMMES FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING MAY '25. 1936. I V.U.C. CALCUTTA Wavelength 49.10 metres (6,109 kcs.l TODAY 4.46 p.m.—Time signal: Fclk song by Sailesh Datta Gupta. 4.56 —Talk on "The navigation canals of Bengal and tneir406 words
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Miscellaneous251 1936-05-16 12 10.25—Newstalk by Mr. L. Aletrina. 10.45 —Marcel Barger continues his pro*, 'gramme. 11.05—Dance music. 11.20 p.m I —Closing down —Dutch National-Anthem. MONDAY. MAY 18 7.20 p.m.—8.20 p.m.—Wavelength 19.71 metres. 8.20 p.m. —10.20 a.m. —Wavelength 16.88 metres. 1.20 a.m.—2.20 a.m. —Wavelength I€.SS metres. 7.20 a.m. —8.40 a.m.—Wavelength 31.28 metres. 7.20 p.m.—Special251 words
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Article403 1936-05-16 13 NOT ONLY SHIPS AND CARGOES BUT LIVES INVOL VED London. May 5. The inquiry into the over-insurance of ships which is to be held next week by a Board of Trade Committee, promises to arouse the greatest interest. It is the result of Lord Merrivale's strictures403 words
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Article126 1936-05-16 13 French Claim She Is The World's Largest Ship Through additional construction made aboard the French Line flagship Normandie during her winter lay-up in Havre, her gross tonnage has been increased from 79,280 tons to 82,799.45 tons, according to cabled advices received from the line’s managing director in Paris.126 words
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Article43 1936-05-16 13 In a recent lecture on ‘The fitment and decoration of Ships’’ at the Royal Society of arts, Mr. John de la Valette gave instances of the recent influence of. national tendencies on the appearance of ships’ interiors. i43 words
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Advertisement699 1936-05-16 13 1 1 Id I 1 BLUB FUNNEL LIMB Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due la conjunction with Glen A Shire Ihm Penang London GLENOGLE L’don, Antwerp, R’dam, H’burg Middlesboro* May 22 June 24 C. AGAMEMNON Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg G’gow Way 29 June 25 GLENFINLAS L’don, Antwerp, R’dam, H’burg699 words
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Advertisement133 1936-05-16 13 THIS ILHNE Far East Service. United Kingdom and Continent. OUTWABDS Steamer For Date Due. Port Swettenham, Singapore, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Moji, Kobe, Osaka Yokohama May 24th Ml FFII Port Swettenham, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, I tl/l Nagasaki, Moji, Kobe, Os aka, and Yokohama. JlimC 7th HOMEWABDB Loading BENGLOE- London, Antwerp,133 words
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Advertisement714 1936-05-16 13 P and BRITISH INDIA Vretarertre aat <MsHtel X. CM., re*a> Pananc, THuk Part Bwvttreftßflb; eoareM wMft Ua CHvßreiiiit, Malaoca and Bta«nport Bmln Rnndan red Far Dm3 Mall Sarvtaa. S/S “BULAN” May 22 BAILINGS OF STEAMER 3 OF TH* Hare Laadre ire <Mxm and BRITISH INDIA SJJ. CO., I2HA, (Inoerporated in714 words
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Article, Illustration1132 1936-05-16 14 KOK LAM BEATEN IN STRAIGHT SETS Wat Sun And Wat Hun Capture The Doubles CONCLUSION OF P. L. T. A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The 1936 Penang Lawn Tennis Championship meeting was brought to a close yesterday with the final in the Men’s Doubles between Cheah Wat1,132 words
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Article61 1936-05-16 14 At Here Today The President and Committee of the Crescent Star Sports Club, Penang, will be “At Home’’ to all members from today 4 p.m. The following is the programme:— 4 to 5 p.m. Badminton Home matches. 5 p.m. Tea. 8 p.m. up to midnight “Ronggeng.”61 words
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Article214 1936-05-16 14 —Reuter. Amarnath Scores Century CAMBRIDGE DEFEAT WARWICKSHIRE London, May 15. At Northampton, the match between the Indians and Northamptonshire was drawn. Indians: 405 for nine wickets, declared (Amarnath 114 not out). Northamptonshire: 242 and 274 for one wicket (Bakewell 100 not out). ESSEX BEAT MIDDLESEX At—Reuter. - 214 words
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Article149 1936-05-16 14 Taiping Chinese Win (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 14. In the first round of the Sultan’s Cup Tennis Competition, the Chinese Recreation Club, Taiping, defeated Ellerton Club, Kuala Kangsar, by 3 matches to 1, at Kuala Kangsar yesterday evening. The following are the results (Taiping Chinese149 words
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Article28 1936-05-16 14 -—Reuter. DaySrr.a Scratch©'l London, May 15. Davtona was scratched from the Derby at 3.20 p.m. yesterday and Solando and Hocus Pocus at 9 a m. today.-—Reuter. - 28 words
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384 1936-05-16 14 New Innovations This Year The Amateus Athletic Association of Malaya Annual Championship meeting will be held on Friday and Saturday July 24 and 25 at Kuala Lumpur. This year there are to be certain innovations, the most important of which is the introduction of standards384 words
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Article88 1936-05-16 14 Penang Cricket Club Tournament The following ties in the Penang Cricket Club American Bowls Tournament have been arranged: TUESDAY Men’s Doubles: J. H. Reid and E. R. Maples v. E. T. M. Lias and M. G. Calder. WEDNESDAY Men’s Doubles: F. N. Syer and D. A. Mackay v.88 words
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Article47 1936-05-16 14 Janoos XI. vs. Tong Sian XI. The following will represent the Janoos XI against Tong Siang XI on Sunday at the Renong ground at 5.15 p.m. Oosman, Echari, Shaik Daw’ood, Zakariah, S. Gani, Mohamed Hussain, Madar. N. Sheri .7, Y. Ismail, E. Eusoff and S. Euroff.47 words
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Article41 1936-05-16 14 St. Xavier's Annual Meeting Ths St. Xavier’s Institution annual school sports will take place today at two o’clock on the S. XI. Ground. Parents of the pupils are invited. Mrs. A. M. Good- man will give away the prizes.41 words
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Article625 1936-05-16 14 Yesterday’s First Division Match THRILLING GAME ENDS IN GOALLESS DRAW The second match in the first division of the Penang Football A>ciation League, between the Chinese Recreation Club and the Old X rian Association, was played yesterday on the Victoria Green and resn ed in625 words
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Article46 1936-05-16 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 14. The Lady Treacher Giris’ School, Tatping, will be holding their second annual school sports on Monday, May 25, at 4.45 p.m. The sports which was inaugurat’d last year, was a success and appeale-i to the girls.46 words
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Article207 1936-05-16 14 Thrilling Fighting At Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 15. Riichi Sato, the young Japanese welterweight, thrilled Singapore boxing fans as they have not been thrilled for many months and gave Young Frisco of Manila his hardest battle in this country last night in the207 words
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Article322 1936-05-16 14 Beard Of Control Favour Change From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, April 23. There is not the slightest doubt now 1 that the new leg-before-wicket ru’e will operate in the Test matches between Eng--1 lend and Australia next summer. At today’s meeting of the Board of Control322 words
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1068 1936-05-16 15 Acceptances For Today’s Races EASTERN KNIGHT TIPPED FOR BIG RACE SELECTIONS BY "TIC-TAC" Below will be found the full programme for today’s races at Singapore, the third day of the Summer (Governor’s Cup) Meeting, in the correct order of running, scratchings, and selections by1,068 words
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Article176 1936-05-16 15 Young Choon Beaten (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 15. Speedy Hassan, the Singapore Malay featherweight, outpointed Young Choon of Penang, last night at the Ipoh Jubilee Park. Both tipped the scales at 9 stone. Hassan got the better of the exchanges at close quarters in the earlier176 words
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Article92 1936-05-16 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 14. The Punjab Regiment “A” team maintained their unbeaten record in the Second Division today, beating the Railway Institute by 2 goals to 1. Thrilling soccer was witnessed, and the issue was in doubt till the end. The soldiers were more92 words
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Advertisement127 1936-05-16 15 s' Rm Superior OLD BROWN SHERRY CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO.. LTD.. (Incorporated under the Companies’ Ordinances of Hongkong (Incorporated in Shanghai.) Singapore PENANG Kuala Lumpur Paterson Engineering Co., Ltd., MANUFAOTUBKBS OF I WATER PURIFICATION PLANT I < 1 if' c ff I 1* J Iv«mLT«aa» vm.tr J I W iwi-i c127 words
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Article, Illustration113 1936-05-16 16 A LOVELY VILLAGE NEAR LONDON IT ISN’T FAR FROM LONDON.”—OnIy twenty miles from Hyde Park Corner the hand of time has dealt gently with the lovely Kentish village of Eynsford. The old bridge spanning the river Darent and the timbered and weather-boarded houses combined with113 words