Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 May 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-05-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 119. Vol. XCIV. MONDAY, MAY 25, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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267 1936-05-25 1 Reuter. British Soldier Killed In Prison Raid BANDS DESTROYING CROPS Jerusalem, May 24. Five prominent younger Arab leaders have been arrested for agitation. Three thousand Moslems are now inside Mosque Omar despite curfew regulations. The police are strongly guarding the exits. Crowds assembled at Jaffa inReuter. - 267 words
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Article116 1936-05-25 1 Reuter. Djibouti, May 25. i.n ut. Bonner, the warrant officer allied to the British Ambulance who .ppeared at Diredawa, arrived exhaustH- declares the Italians tried to make admit he was Rudolph Brunner, a ■inese officer serving with the Ethio- m army. is stated Bonner had aReuter. - 116 words
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Article41 1936-05-25 1 .—Reuter. Haifa. May 24. The Negus and party sailed aboard H.M.S. Capetown at 8.30 p.m. yesterday. It is understood that the Emperor will board the P. and O. Corfu at Gibraltar in which he will travel to England..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article163 1936-05-25 1 —Reuter. !Pi Killed In Australia London, May 24. Empire Air Day did not pass without I several casualties. In addition to the Penang disaster. a I fighting machine crashed at an air display !at Hawkinge Aerodrome, Kent, owing to a wir.g-tip touching an electricity cable.—Reuter. - 163 words
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Article149 1936-05-25 1 —Reuter. Slarhemberg Wants Help Fram Mussolini London, May 24. There is no doubt that Prince Starhemberg is soliciting Signor Mussolini’s help against his rival. Dr. Schuschnigg. writes “Pertinax” in the Echo d’Paris. Prince Starhemberg has for two years regarded himself more as a Viceroy taking offers from—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article144 1936-05-25 1 .—Reuter. No Limitation In The Far Fast Moscow, May 24. Karl Radek, in an article in the Isvestia, says that it is understood that agreement in the Anglo-Soviet naval negotiations is dependent firstly, on Germany's agreeing to conclude a similar treaty with Britain: and secondly, reservation being made.—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article84 1936-05-25 1 .—Reuter. Moscow, May 24. The Supreme Court has sentenced to death Siemenchuk, director of the Soviet Polar Station on Wrangel Island, on a charge of murder and political brigandage. An accomplice, Startsev, has also been sentenced to death. Tremendous interest has been aroused in the.—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article84 1936-05-25 1 Selangor Team To Meet Penang (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 25.” The following are selected to represent Selangor against Penang at Whitsuntide:— A. V. Canagasabai. B. J. Dionysius, C. K. Foster D. R. Gulland. B. S. Gill, R. Hassan, A. J. Hunter, B. Mayo. H. B.84 words
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Article112 1936-05-25 1 Reuter. Secret Society Murders Detroit, May 24, Fifty recent sudden deaths are attributed to a secret society whose meintx rs i wear blackhooded robes, adorned with a. skull and crossbones. Police are at present searching for seven men implicated in the murder of Charles Poole who w’as. Reuter. - 112 words
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Article33 1936-05-25 1 .—Reuter. Berlin, May 23 The death has occurred of Vice-Admiral Baron Gottfried von Dal wick, chief of staff of the German cruiser squadron in the Far East before the war.-.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article118 1936-05-25 1 i sh Radio. Prices On Favourites Weaken London. May 24. The prices of the first and second favour-, s for th»' Derby, which will be lain over he famous race course on Epsom Downs ext Wednesday, were both weaker at last ights call-over. The Aga Khan’s Taj Akbari sh Radio. - 118 words
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Article30 1936-05-25 1 Renter Wireless. Calais, May 23 •e famous lace industry will 'y on May 27 as a protest considered unfair Governnien’ 'reatni in the w’ay of tariffs.—Renter Wireless. - 30 words
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Article45 1936-05-25 1 Reuter. New York. May 24. Villiam B Leeds, cruising in a yacht in St Indian waters, married aboard Miss ve Hamilton whom Mr. Leeds rescued years ago when she fell from a boat in nt oi Mr. luxury yacht at Atlan- ity Reuter.Reuter. - 45 words
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68 1936-05-25 1 Reuter. London, May 25. Political gossips arg busy with a week party at Earl Winterton’s house, llinglee Park, Surrey, attended by Sir e.stcn Chamberlain, Mr. Winston Chur>ll, Sir Henry Page-Croft, Sir Edward ■ngg and Sir Robert Horne, some 01 >vhom recently severely criticised the CovmmentReuter. - 68 words
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Article47 1936-05-25 1 Reuter Wireless. Intense Annoyance In Italy Rome, May 23. The continuance of sanctions and the possibility of a deadlock at Geneva next month is causing intense irritation in Italy. The press strongly attacks the League and insists that Italy will not yiCld an ihChReuter Wireless. - 47 words
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Article215 1936-05-25 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. May 24. The Imperial Airways westbound mail plane made a quick flight from Alor Star to Don Muang this afternoon in under four and a half hours. The K.L.M. eastbound machine is held up by engine trouble at Calcutta. It has215 words
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Article62 1936-05-25 1 TIN SHARFS EJcFRESSED Brokers report that considerable uneasiness prevails in the Penang and Singapore Share Market this morning, occasioned by uncertainty as to the result of the Tin Committee meeting tomorrow and renewal of the restriction agreement. Tin shares were offered in plenty at rap’dly falling prices, but62 words
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Advertisement12 1936-05-25 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG. Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement61 1936-05-25 1 THE CARLTON RESTAURANT FOR QUICK LUNCHES AND DINNERS Beach Street. Tel. 1035. fOfW th® Ajilt u and eat as much like yourself, if it is pure and wholesome, WTI and made from Cream, which is only i'’ r ty another way of saying “Cold Storage” ice cream. Have you tried61 words
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Article, Illustration1192 1936-05-25 2 FOUR DEAD ONE PILOT RESCUED BY MALAY FISHERMEN Two Royal Air Force bombing; planes collided over the sea a few miles off Penang- on Saturday, result- in# in four deaths. The dead men are: Pilot Officer William Mortimer Norman, Corporal Frank Johnson, Leading Aircraftman Sydney1,192 words
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601 1936-05-25 2 P. P. W. SCOUTS SPORTS AND RALLY EMPIRE DAY The Empire Day Sports and Rally of the Penang and Province Wellesley Boy Scouts were held on Saturday afternoon at the Hutchings School ground. I Keen enthusiasm prevailed among the Scouts. The 6th Penang (Francis Light School) Troop emerged the winner601 words
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Advertisement476 1936-05-25 2 WASH OFF UGLY HAIR I WZ4 this fefc jOi i As Easy As Washing Your Face. The latest discovery of science. A perfumed toilet cream which ends superfluous hair in three minutes. Razors only make the hair grow faster. The old-fashioned depilatories are evilsmelling and dangerous. This new beauty cream,476 words
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Advertisement718 1936-05-25 2 Hw ’a’ 1 111 3k'. SHIH AII I I Bill WsS; i Discolour* 111 BT you smoke? Then you W Illi need this efficient peroxide J|g toothpaste to remove obstinate K Illi nicotine stains and keep toothv enamel clean and white. j||| 9k Macleans is so refreshing too. sai- K718 words
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Article815 1936-05-25 3 INTER-TEAM BADMINTON FINALS Ewe Chye's Brilliant Display The semi-finals of the Penang Junior Inter-team Badminton Tournament were played on Saturday at the Volunteer Drill Hall and resulted in the Windydale B.P. beating the Young Ansonians by three matches to two and the Limstead B.P. beating the815 words
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Article1046 1936-05-25 3 Large Crowd At Saturday’s Charity Soccer The Penang Chinese Football Association defeated the Mohammedan Football Association in a charity match in aid of the St. Nicholas’ Home on Saturday on the Victoria Green, by winning the toss at the end of the game. The two teams1,046 words
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Article419 1936-05-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 23. Poor football was seen in the third Perak State Trial held in Taiping today. The match ended in a draw, each side scoring tw’o goals. Two notable players Guan Lean and Swee Kee were unable to play419 words
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Advertisement258 1936-05-25 3 STEELS REAMERS FH DRILLS SAWS VV FILES HACKSAWS etc., etc. Manufactured by THOS. FIRTH JOHN BROWN LTD. B Sheffield England I ffl o SKI Many years of experience have brought fIL Ny Firth’s High Speed Drills to the highest I® a pitch of perfection. Manufactured in |w|l| Sheffield these famous258 words
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329 1936-05-25 4 Finances Of New India PRO VINCES’ VIEWS Simla, May 15. The views of the Indian Provincial Governments on the Niemeyer Report have been examined by the authorities here and. 1 along with the views of the Government of India, have been submitted to the329 words
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Article334 1936-05-25 4 Deaths Outnumber Births By 19.476 Paris, May 18. The number of children born in France in 1935 was 638,881. as compared with 677.365 in 1934. Deaths numbered 658.357, compared with 634,525 in 1934. Deaths, therefore, outnumbered births by 19.476. The mortality of infants under one year showed334 words
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Article, Illustration52 1936-05-25 4 Lord Willingdon. the retiring Viceroy oS India, arrived at Tilbury with Lady Willingdon aboard the liner Strathmore. Owing to’ a chill. Lord Willingdon completed the journey home on the ship instead of landing at Marseilles as he had intended. Lord and Lad) W illingdon arc seen on arrival52 words
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Article534 1936-05-25 4 DAUGHTER OF JUDGE IN HOSPITAL FAREWELL DINNER TO LIEUT.-COL. J. B. EATON ENGAGEMENT Mr F. H Allen, late of Kuala Lumpur is now at 36 Granby Road, Edinburgh. Sir Shentcn and Lady Thc-mas are now staying at 18 Berkeley Street. London. Mr. S. Ramassamy. of the Medical534 words
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Article185 1936-05-25 4 Ten Strokes For Boy Mr. J. Calder, the First Magistrate,. Kuala Lumpur, dealt at the week-end with a Tamil boy and an aged Tamil man, who pleaded guilty to beating a dog which had to be destroyed at the animal infirmary. The animal belonged to the185 words
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Article188 1936-05-25 4 Discontinuance Urged Geneva. May 15. Chile has sent a letter to the Sanctions Committee proposing that the Sanctions against Italy should be dropped. The Chilean delegate. Senor Vicuna, abstained from voting on Tuesdav when the League Council decided not to modify Sanctions at present. Senor Vicuna’s letter188 words
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Article203 1936-05-25 4 New Services Adelaide. May 15. A great extension of air services in Australia ir indicated today by the formation of Australian National Airways Ltd. with a capital of £500.000. It will take over several internal air lines. The directoiate includes officia’s of tne Huddart Parker. Union and203 words
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Advertisement381 1936-05-25 4 SPRATT'S XOT\ I DOG X APPLIANCES I 1 MEDICINES for all types of Dogs. I PENETRATING WHALEBONE DRY-CLEANING POWI BRUSHES For Long-' jLwi //Z Haired Dogs I 72 XX hi L OO, ,eta I 2 onta ncr fitted Best Darn!. )lA iy,i 1- liMdUliOp* whisk For all breeds. X ins.381 words
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Article334 1936-05-25 5 Theory Formed After Submarine Survey NEW HIMALAYAS New mountains may be growing under the sea, according to Professor F. A. Vening Meinesz, of the State University, Utrecht, who described the results of his latest submarine survey last week at the Royal School of Mines,334 words
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Article291 1936-05-25 5 Accused Doctor Married Three Times Ti.ntsin, May 15 1 ■’!,< r evidence was given this morning JW. H Grice, an Englishman, in which Dr. John Colbert is with administering poison 1 assaulting her with intent ned. Dr. Grice said that first suspt, tc poison when291 words
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Article, Illustration137 1936-05-25 5 The Council-General of the Charente Department is to ask the Government to broadcast the original text of Herr Hitler’s "My Struggle.” They urge that the book “should be known to the entire country to instruct us and to warn us of the ulterior designs that threaten us.137 words
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Article206 1936-05-25 5 Sequel To Girls’ Torch Dance Son Francisco, May 15. Extraordinary revelations have followed an investigation by the San Francisco Police into the fire at the Shamrock Night. Club in the early hours of the morning, when four persons were killed and 11 seriously injured.206 words
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Article452 1936-05-25 5 Last Cry As Girl Disappeared SOLDIER'S EVIDENCE I Deal. May 15. A soldier described today at an inquest at St. Margaret’s Bay how he saw the woman he had arranged to marry this w*eek fall to her death over the cliffs. The inquest w-as452 words
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Article449 1936-05-25 5 WOMAN TELLS OF £lO5 FEE Sir Bernard Spilsbury gave evidence at Epsom Police-court last week when Dr. Laura Winifred Sanders Bliss, of Bayfield House, Little Bookham, and Nancy Melina Hermitage Bickell, a nurse-receptionist, of the same address, appeared on five charges. It was alleged that449 words
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183 1936-05-25 5 Pai. c May 16. An attempt to cross the North Atlantic in a balloon is to be made by M. Memuyter. in a bal’oon is to be madeby M. Demuyter, the Belgian balloonist, and M. Charlier, a French engineer. I “There183 words
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90 1936-05-25 5 Report By Farmers Paris, May 15. A German military aeroplane is stated to have flown over the fortified region of Maubeuge about 11 a.m. yesterday. Farmers reported it to the police, and the Prefect of the Nord Department ordered an inquiry and informed the90 words
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Advertisement98 1936-05-25 5 N IN ALL DIRECTIONS TWYFORDS 1 THE DEMAND FOR SANITARYWARE X IS STEADILY INCREASING. PROOF X OF CONSISTENT QUALITY AND X COMPETITIVE PRICES UNSURPASSED FOR DOMESTIC I 1 V FITTINGS. PENANG. X. X s I W T<' JLI" < -a Narrow body pillars and large windscreen give p u n98 words
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Miscellaneous433 1936-05-25 6 uh-jw-uji..- wMgWW a 1Y at v M itWh-. aPRM?BMW j mil VTT7 6-15 NIGHTLY 9-30 *JQ TONIGHT 9-30 Another Sparkling Musical Show From «J ;Jwj z Warner Bros.! THE CONCLUDING CHAPTER OF ,e^ at (yZn/? e j»> THE THRILLING 4W> J "w>-v.y. v Wfttr S HINDUSTANI TALKIE A Kks on.433 words
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459 1936-05-25 7 Labour had now ceased to be.— Reuter and ’lritish Wireless. POLITICS FROM ERRAND BOY TO CABINET RANK London. May 23. The resignation of Mr. J.H. Thomas ■from the office of Secretary of State for the Colonies, which was announced last night, marksLabour had now ceased to be.— Reuter and ’lritish Wireless. - 459 words
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Article93 1936-05-25 7 —Reuter. Bank Of Italy Branch In Abyssinia Addis Ababa. Saturday. The financial reorganisation of Ethiopia Thas begun. A branch of the Bank of Italy has opened and the thaler is at present semi officially worth six lire. The stores as they reopen with stocks hurriedly obtained from Djibouti.—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article65 1936-05-25 7 Reuter. To Be Excluded From Sacrament Amsterdam. Saturday. Dutch Nazis who are Roman Catholics will be excluded from the sacraments, accord;ng to a decision contained in a pastoral letter from the Dutch Episcopate to be read in pulpits tomorrow. The letter expresses the opinion the interests of the– Reuter. - 65 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-05-25 7 The King of the Belgians, who spent a few days this week on a golfing holiday in Kent, returned to Belgium by steamer during the week-end.31 words
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Article427 1936-05-25 7 Mr. Choong Min Faff Miss Par Joo Yeok The wedding took place yesterday of Mr. Choong Min Fatt, secretary to the Chinese Consul, Penang, and Miss Por Joo Yeok, second daughter of the late Mr. Por Yam Hong and Mrs. Por Yam Hong, at the Chinese Town427 words
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Article64 1936-05-25 7 distance covered was 8.000 miles.—British Wireless. London-Cape Town In Light Plane London, May 23. The famous airman, Mr. H.L. Brook, who left Lympne on May 5 in a light aeroplane in order to demonstrate the capabilities of these machines for long flights, arrived at Capetown this morning.distance covered was 8.000 miles.—British Wireless. - 64 words
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50 1936-05-25 7 Reuter. London. Saturday. The impending marriage is notified at the Kensington Registrar'»- Office of Nom i Svasti, secretary to the ex-King of Siam. and Miss (Princess) Chandra, aged 23. daughter of Prince Paribatra, brother of the* ex-King and former Minister of th. Interior.-Reuter. - 50 words
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Article282 1936-05-25 7 To Be Held At Kuala Lumpur Next Month Active preparations are now being made' by the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club for what is likelyto be the biggest rally of Malayan civil aircraft yet held, scheduled to take place in the Federal Capital next month. I The dates282 words
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Article112 1936-05-25 7 .—British Wireless. Whereabouts Still A Mystery London, May 23. There is still no information in official quarters in London as to the whereabouts of Mr. Bonner, missing officer of the British ambulance unit recently engaged tn Abyssinia. Mr. Bonner was last heard of at Diredawa on his journey.—British Wireless. - 112 words
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Article215 1936-05-25 7 "Urgent And Imperative" Need In Singapore A decision is expected to be made soon to increase dry-docking facilities at Singapore. Reference to the need for extension of present dry-docks was made by the chairman of the Harbour Board, Mr. G.W.A. Trimmer, in an article published last week215 words
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Article69 1936-05-25 7 —British Wireless. Now Stated To Be A NonConfidential Packet London, May 23.. It is now learned that what was described as a diplomatic bag which was missing on the journey between Addis Ababa and Djibuti was a non-confidential postal packet sent from the Legation to H.M Consul—British Wireless. - 69 words
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Article567 1936-05-25 8 SCHOOLS in Penang, as well as schools throughout Malaya and throughout the Empire, celebrate Empire day today. This day is set apart annually to allow us to reflect upon and rejoice in the great deeds of men and women who have, by untiring and unselfish efforts, made the567 words
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Article50 1936-05-25 8 —Reuter "Celebrating" The Conquest Of Abyssinia Chicago, May 24 Four thousand Italian couples marched to the Altar in two long lines to be remarried in celebration of the conquest of Abyssinia All the wives who had previously sent their gold rings to Italy, to- day received iron substitutes—Reuter - 50 words
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Article69 1936-05-25 8 No Trace Of Aeroplanes Which Crashed Searches made yesterday by air and by sea for the bodies of the four R.A.F. men who crashed to their deaths when~ two Wildebeeste bombers collided while changing formation ten miles north of Penang on Saturday proved fruitless even at lowtide. It69 words
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Article177 1936-05-25 8 Programme Heard On Everest The B.B.C. has received a telegram from Lieutenant W. R. Smith Windham Kingsley, an officer with the expedition which is at present making an assault on Mount Everest. He states that in Number 3 camp at a height of 21,500 feet there has been177 words
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Article557 1936-05-25 8 BY THE WA Y Sunshine After Storms —7 > Speculator Defended —Penang' Tin —Home-Grown Smokes FOLLOWING the rainy and I stormy weather of the past ten days, yesterday’s bright! sunshine came as a welcome change, although the afternoon heat was op-! pressive. Hardly a breath of wind. stirred the air557 words
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Article114 1936-05-25 8 —Reuter. Song Said To Lead To Suicides New York, May 24. i According to a witness at the inquest, the words of the song “Gloomy Sunday,” which have frequently been mentioned i lately in with suicides, were I carefully memorised by Philip Tangier Smith Cooke, senior student of—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article143 1936-05-25 8 Gclden Harvest For Traders Berbera, May 25. Traders are reaping a golden harvest through the Italian occupation of Jijiga and Harar. Foodstuffs and commodities of all descriptions are pouring into Berbera and are being rushed by every available lorry to Jijiga where prices have doubled and trebled. The143 words
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Article171 1936-05-25 8 —Reuter. Mor* The Palazzo Venezia i Rome, May 24. “Comrades in arms, have we gone i straight ahead so far?” asked Sign Mussolini, addressing the crowd from the balcony of the Palazzo Venezia at the conclusion of the 1936 parade of boys, girls and young men of—Reuter. - 171 words
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Article67 1936-05-25 8 _Reutei New Party To "Clec Up" Administration Brussels, May I The surprise of the general electi < the success of a new party styled Rex composed of a vigorous Catholic P e which aim at cleaning, up public adn tration. Hitherto they have secured idtseats. The Communists gained_Reutei - 67 words
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Advertisement163 1936-05-25 8 1 Take a peep #2 jf. HUf .jeSStek rt A J m J gHp \J I haven't j. w been here long J M3wi ft l us months- y, J tomorrow but A ou 9 rown -ups f only knew how happy I am! There’s just something' about a TRUFOOD163 words
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Advertisement21 1936-05-25 8 IMMI IZJ 1 FLIT Kills fliesj Obtainable at ATI, THE LEADING DEALERS OR FROM THE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG.21 words
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Miscellaneous137 1936-05-25 8 Tonight Monday, 25th May, 1936. LADIES' GUEST NIGHT All Ladies Free Admission To Fun &P Frolic AND Wembley Gents, Bring All Your Lady Friends A Unique Opportunity TO SEE 7 Super Attractions 7 FOR NOTHING FUN FROLIC TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA “LOH CHEA LAU TUNG HYE’’ CANTONESE OPERA— “LOW137 words
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Article1873 1936-05-25 9 Annual Parade On Esplanade CELEBRATIONS AT THE SCHOOLS Nine-hundred and ninety-five cadets and scouts, in addition to 35 members of the St. Xavier’s Jazz Band, mustered on the Esplanade this morning for the annual Empire Day Parade. By 8.15 all participating troops were in readiness1,873 words
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Article94 1936-05-25 9 SATURDAY TODAY £199.10.0 No market London—(Spot) No market London—(3 months) ±iH4.ib.o... Htogapore W662S Business Done Penang 598.50 ready BiMlne* Done Buyers no sellers 35 tons OOMLL-(Sundried) >5.10 $5.10 black pefpeb $9.00 7 A d Singapore—Spot 25%c June 26c 25%c July/Sept 26%c Oct/Dec. 26-%c 26^c Jam/Mar 26%c XTAPIOOA s—94 words
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Article161 1936-05-25 9 Demand For £80,000,000 More Berlin. May 15. “The present financial year will have to result in a further increase of revenue from taxation of at least £80.000.000,” declared Herr Reinhardt State Secretary in the Finance Ministry, at a meeting of revenue officials at Eisenach, in Thuringia, last night161 words
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Article134 1936-05-25 9 71 Persons Sentenced Berlin, May 15. The High Court of Hamm, sitting in Bonn, has passed sentences varying from police surveillance to 10 year’’ less of c;v*l privileges, or eight years' imprisonment, on 71 persons charged w’ith high treason. Some of the milder sentences were134 words
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Article128 1936-05-25 9 Washington. May 15. The United States airship Los Angeles, which w’as put out of commission on June 30. 1934. is to be re-commissioned. This was the decision reached today by the House of Representatives Naval Affairs I Committee. The airship, which was withdrawn from service on account128 words
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Article220 1936-05-25 9 —Reuter. Former Opponents Tribute 4 To England Cape Town, May 14. “England is South Africa’s best friend,” declared General Conroy, a former opponent of Britain and one of the best-known veterans of the South African War, in the course of today’s debate in the House of—Reuter. - 220 words
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Article23 1936-05-25 9 In addition to the programme given on page 12. Penang station wall broadcast poetry reading by Hiss L. Davis at 7.45.23 words
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Article47 1936-05-25 9 MONDAY, MAY 25 London Bank 2 4 1 32 4 m st 2 4 3 32 Private 3 m st credit 2 4 4 rt 3 Documentary 2 4 On New York Demand 53 India T.T. 154 l 2 France T.T. 870 Hong Kong T.T. 5647 words
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Advertisement361 1936-05-25 9 TENDERS Tenders are invited for the erection of Residence at Cameron Highlands for tber Kedah Government. Plans .and full particulars may foe obtained at the offices of the Eoutcher Co., 19 Beach Street, Penang and 1 Hale Street, Ipoh. Tenders sealed and marked on the outside “Residence at Cameron Highlands361 words
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667 1936-05-25 10 INDUSTRY OWES ITS VERY EXISTENCE TO A "REPREHENSIBLE GAMBLE" Messrs. Hecht, Levis and Kahn writing from London under date of May 12 state: Some fifty years ago, speculators with very little to go on but confidence In a human being, provided the necessary funds for667 words
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Article274 1936-05-25 10 Quiet Market Until Political Situation Improves Stanton Nelson and Co.. Ltd. in then weekly rubber market review dated Singapore May 22. state: There has been little doing during the week in this market and. judging from cables received, a similiar state of affairs rules in London and N,w274 words
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Article38 1936-05-25 10 The Netherlands Trading Society has •declared bf 4 per cent for the year 1935. M. Wladyslaw Byrka has been appointed <4 Bank if Poland. The Netherlands Bank has agreed to allow gold exports to Belgium again.—38 words
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Article282 1936-05-25 10 Another Heavy Fall In Rubber Stocks Stanton Nelson Co.. Ltd. in their review dated Singapore. May 22 state: There has been little doing during the week in this market and, judging from cables received, a similar state of affairs rules in London and New York. Prices282 words
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49 1936-05-25 10 —Reuter. m Vienna. Saturday. Omy Nazi was filled and on~ injured in a clash with policy in the grounds of Prince Starhemberg’s -counU-y residence at Waxenberg. Upper AustrifiT. A strong detachment of Nazi*' attempted to break in with the intention of stealing i arms.—Reuter.- I—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article645 1936-05-25 10 Further Declines In Tins Med Kennedy Co. in their report I flawed Penang, May 22 state: Little interest was shown in the local share market during the past week and further declines in the values of most tin shares have to be recorded. The price of the645 words
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Article142 1936-05-25 10 Increase In April Not As Much As Expected Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Limited in their weekly rubber report dated Singapore. May 22, state: After closing firm at the end of last week the market has slackened off and we are again experiencing a dull period. I The American142 words
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Article328 1936-05-25 10 ESTATE IN FIRST-CLASS ORDER The thirty-first ordinary general meeting of the Sungei Buloh Rubber Company, Ltd., was held in London on May 12, Mr. James Warren (chairman of the company) presiding. I The Chairman said: For the year under review the company’s standard production was 927,191328 words
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Article603 1936-05-25 10 Good Price For Latex Sales I I I Toe twenty-fifth annual general meeting of Bukit Sembawang Rubber Company. Ltd., was held in London on May 12. Sir Ivor Philipps, K.C.B. (chairman), presiding. The Chairman said that with regard to 1935 they had to report an increased603 words
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Article327 1936-05-25 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today Saturday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller» TIN Ampat 54% 5 9 5 3 5 9 Ayer Weng 1.65 1.70 1.65 1.70 Bangrin 17 9 18 6 17 9 18 3 B. Selangor327 words
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Article113 1936-05-25 11 London. May 23. RUBBER Firmer. Spot 7 buyers, 7 sellers. July/Sept. 7% buyers, 7% sellers. Oct/Dec. 7% buyers, 7A sellers. Jan./March 7 A buyers, 7% sellers. New York 15.65 cts. United Kingdom Stocks. London 64,404 tons Liverpool 69,748 tons COPRA Straits S.D. to Rotterdam £13.12.6. PEPPER White113 words
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Article135 1936-05-25 11 Empress will accompany him.—British JRadio. London, May 23. The Emperor of Abyssinia, who is at present in Jerusalem, has expressed a desire to visit London, and, as the Foreign. Secretary recently stated in Parliament, no restriction is being placed on his liberty of movement. The Emperor,Empress will accompany him.—British JRadio. - 135 words
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Article352 1936-05-25 11 ANTHONY CO. Saturday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller* TIN Ayer Weng 1.62% 1.67% 1.62% 1.67% B. Selangor 82% 85 82% 85 Hitam 45 47% 45 47% Hong Fatt 85 90 82% 85 Jelebu 90 95 87% 92% Johan 27% 30 25 27% Klang River 1.85 1.90 1.85 1.90 Kuchai 75352 words
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Article120 1936-05-25 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 75 35 64 75 35 64 New York 4.97& 4.97% Montreal 4.99% 4.99% Brussels 29.42% 29.43 Geneva 15.39% 15.40% Amsterdam 7.36% 7.36% Milan 63% 63 A Berlin 12.36 12.36% Prague 120 120 Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26%120 words
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Article143 1936-05-25 11 Body Of Chinese Found In Sea An open verdict was returned by the Penang Coroner, Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, at the Coroner’s Court on Saturday on the body of a Chinese, Tan Kuan Seng, which was found floating off Sungei Pinang on May 8. Kassim bin Mohammed143 words
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Article168 1936-05-25 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Saturday Today Buyers Sellers MINING A. Wengs 1.60 1.67% Hong Fatts 84 87 Johans 24 27 Jelapangs 14;0 14 9 K. Lanjuts 16:6 17 0 K. Kampars 10 9 116 K. Kamunting» 7 0 7|4%C Laruts 8 9 9 3 Pungahs 19 0 20 0c168 words
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Article176 1936-05-25 11 Saturday Today Buyers Sellers TINS B. Selangors 85 87% Hitams 45 47% Hong Fatt 85 87% Johan 25 27% K. Kamunting 6 9 73c Klang River 1.85 1.90 K. Kampar 11 0 11 6 Kuchai 77% 80 Larut B'9 9 3 Lukuts 1.12% 1.15 Pangnga River B'9 9176 words
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Article172 1936-05-25 11 London, May 23. The German airship Hindenburg appeared over the British Isles last night on her return transatlantic journey from Lakehurst to Frankfort. She was first seen over Ulster at about six o’clock last night and later several English towns had a good view of the airship.172 words
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Article329 1936-05-25 11 The following w are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Saturday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 5j3 57% 5 3 5|7% Ayer Wengs 1.62% 1.67% 1.62% 1.67% B. Selangors 84 87 82 85 Chenderiangs 13 6 14 0 13 6 14 0 Hong329 words
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Article420 1936-05-25 11 European Commits Suicide Deceased had been dismissed a few days before his death and committed suicide on account of the depression caused by his dismissal,” was the verdict returned by the Penang Coroner, Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, in the Coroner’s Court on Saturday at the conclusion420 words
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500 1936-05-25 11 Reuter. SATISFACTION IN LANCASHIRE London, May 23. Much satisfaction is expressed in Lancashire with the Government announcement made in the Australian House of Representatives yesterday of the introduction of a new duties and import licensing system framed to divert the large volume of Australian buyingReuter. - 500 words
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Article176 1936-05-25 11 United States Mwst Take The Lead London, May 2 r jy The problem of the maldistribution of gold is likely to remain unsolved until a. lead is forthcoming from the United States whose swollen bank reserves serve further to impress this argument, says The Economist. The Bank176 words
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Advertisement50 1936-05-25 11 yr Superior OLD BROWN SHERRY CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., (Incorporated under the Companies’ Ordinances of Hongkong.) (Incorporated in Shanghai.) Singapore PENANG Kuala Lumpur BOON HAK GO. 25, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. LARGE STOCK of x<rCHINESE FANCY GOODS PORCELAINWARE FANCY LAMPSHADES LACQUERWARE LINEN NAPERY, ETC. TO CLEAR Come early and get the best.50 words
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Article1033 1936-05-25 12 The Right Sort Of Control: Broadcasting Education (From Our Radio Correspondent) TWO views are possible about broadcasting. One is that its sole business is to entertain as many, i people as possible, irrespective of 1 the character, though not of the quality, of the entertainment,1,033 words
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457 1936-05-25 12 Tha following is a list of vessels arriving «nd sailing from Penang during the week IN PORTS S.s. “LAOMEDON” from Singapore, sails for Havre, Liverpool and Bromborough and Glasgow. S.S. “PINANG MARU” from Japan for Rangoon and Calcutta. TUESDAY, MAY 26 S.£. “MEMNON” from Liverpool for457 words
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Miscellaneous572 1936-05-25 12 RADIO NEWS and PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSION 2 GSJ 21.58 Mcjs. (13.93 metres). GSG 17.79 Mc's. (16.86 metres). 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. A Talk by the Chief Engineer of the British Broadcasting Corporation. 6.37 —Light Orchestral Music.t 6.45 —A Programme* from the Union of South Africa in celebration572 words
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Miscellaneous903 1936-05-25 12 sluft” Operated by Josef Strauss. Direction: Ernst Wilhelmy. 10.05 —Sports Review. 11.20 p.m.—Sign off DJA, DJE, DJN, DJB (Germ., Engl.). TOMORROW 4.10 p.m.—Call DJB, DJN, DJQ (German, English). German Folk Song. 4.15 Greetings to our listeners. 4.20 —Love Songs from all over the world. A Concert Hour. 4.50 —News and903 words
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Miscellaneous584 1936-05-25 12 Comm. Eugenio Giovannetti, on “The with Sailerh Datta Gupta. Produced by B Annual Cinema Exhibition in Venice.” So- Bhattacharya. 7.01 News bulletin in Eng* prano Maria Baratti. Songs by Leonca- lish. 7.16 —A studio concert. 8.01--» vallo and Mascagni. Basso Guglielmo Ban- Weather forecast, general news bulletin dini. Songs by584 words
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Article593 1936-05-25 13 A Matter Of Empire Security, WARNING BY NAVY LEAGUE London, May 14. The considerable decline in the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets should be viewed with the greatest concern by everybody who has the security of the Empire at heart, said Commodore H. Stockwell, C. 8..593 words
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Article145 1936-05-25 13 Many tramp steamers afloat are insured for much more than their value —in some cases, five or six times more. This is one of the facts that will be considered by the Board of Trade Committee that is to investigate the insurance of ships’ hulls. Underwriters favour145 words
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Article322 1936-05-25 13 New Scale Of Manning ACTION WITHOUT DELAY Westminster, May 15. In a debate on the mercantile marine in the House of Commons today the President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Runciman, dealt with many of its urgent problems. He assured the House that there had been and322 words
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Article376 1936-05-25 13 Commodore Of P. O. Fleet Retires Captain E. J. Thornton, Commodore of the P. O. fleet, has retired. He was born at Oxford, and educated at Magdalen College School. Going to sea in 1892 he served his apprenticeship in the full-rigged ship Gromdale, well-known in the376 words
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Article164 1936-05-25 13 Buried With His Catch i Gold Coast. A Temma fisherman, Kwashi Botswe, was killed recently by a swordfish while fishing at sea, about 12 miles off the shore. Five fishermen were returning after an unsuccessful morning’s work. They fastened a herring to a hook, and threw164 words
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Advertisement689 1936-05-25 13 %sSB3 BLUB FUMEEE LIMB VessfA, LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Due (in conjunction with Glen A Shire Line) Penang London C. AGAMEMNON Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg G’gow Hay 29 June 25 GLENFINLAS L’don, Antwerp, R’dam, H’burg 811(1 Middlesboro. j un< a t„lv a A. SARPEDON Mars., L’don, R’dam, Glasgow. June 11689 words
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Advertisement404 1936-05-25 13 P and BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port contract with His Majesty’s Government Ma’acca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “M. HARI” May 29 Outwards from London for China and SAILINGS OF STEAMEK3 OF IHM Japa- 11 BRITISH INDIA404 words
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Advertisement269 1936-05-25 13 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHAI LONDON SERVICE Ports of OaU For Colombo. Aden, Suez, Port SaML Marseilles, Gibraltar, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. (Steamers omit Naples until further Notice) Steamers. Sailing HARUNA MARU May 2» ♦KATORI MARU June 12 f ♦KASHIMA MARU June 23 YASUKUNI MARU (calls Hamburg) July HAKONE MARU July 24269 words
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2120 1936-05-25 14 Bright Batting By Robless and Cheng Hock STATE TRIAL ENDS IN DRAW After having one wicket for 162 and three for 180 Knight’s XII drew with Anthony’s XII yesterday on the Esplanade in the State Trial cricket match, the scores being Anthony’s XIII2,120 words
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97 1936-05-25 14 The Cricketer oi May 16, which was received here recently by air mail states that Sir Julien Cahn is taking a team to Ceylon and Malaya next year. In addition to the many well known players who turn out for Sir Julien’s side97 words
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Article61 1936-05-25 14 Swimming —Reuter. New Record By Dutch Team Rottenham, May 24. The women’s 400 metres free style relay record of 4 mins. 33 3|lo secs, set up by a Dutch team in 1934 was broken by another Dutch team composed of Misses Jopie Selbach, Rita Mastenbroek, Tine—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article200 1936-05-25 14 Boon Kum Wins Another Trophy Goh Boon Kum, winner of the Jefferson Cup for all-round swimming, added to h’s trophies the Cheah Inn Kiong Challenge i Cup when he won the Men’s 800 Metres [Free Style (Open) Final held by the Chinese Swimming Club yesterday. Miss Peggy200 words
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598 1936-05-25 14 ANNUAL MATCH AT K.L. Mayo And Dionyshis Bowl Well PONNIAH SCORES 80 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 25. With storm clouds threatening the Europeans made an unsuccessful attempt to avert an innings defeat in their annua! fixture when they met the Rest598 words
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Article306 1936-05-25 14 Narrow Victory For Marathons i i A cricket match was played yesterday on the Victoria Green, Penang, between the ’Chinese Recreation Club and the Marathons and resulted in a win for the Marathons by two runs. i The following are J .he scores CHINESE RECREATION CL! B Boey306 words
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Advertisement47 1936-05-25 14 WELLINGTON TUBE WORKS. .3HSW 1 No.a No.» .Ro.T jgPNaJZ Ml IHK J «9 HO.ZO No. 29 30 No.is N0.19 N0.23 No.2A 3| ALL SIZES PIPES AND FITTINGS IN STOCK. PIPES SUPPLIED TO B 4 C I 5 i MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS. I Sole Agents Sime, Darby Co., Ltd.47 words
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1637 1936-05-25 15 Record Betting On Last Day Of Singapore Races (Krom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 23. The concluding day of professional races in the Singapore Turf Club Summer (Governors Cup) meeting was held today under ideal weather conditions. The attendance was exceptionally large, all1,637 words
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Article167 1936-05-25 15 —Reuter. Saturday’s Closing Scores London, May 23. The following are the close of play scores in today’s cricket:— I At Lord’s: Indians: 110 (Robine five for 18). Middlesex: 173 (Nath six for 29). ESSEX v. SURREY At Brentford: Essex: 94 (Gover six for 36) and 9 for no—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article36 1936-05-25 15 Taiping, May 23. (From Our Own Correspondent) The badminton competition between the Malay Teachers of North and South Perak was won by North Perak by three matches to one. All the matches were doubles.36 words
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Article181 1936-05-25 15 Penang Team To Meet Selangor Following his good display at goal in the charity match between the Penang Chinese Football Association and the Mohammedan Football Association yesterday on the Victoria Greei Ow Heng Thuan, the Chinese goalkeeper, will be given his first chance to represent Penang against181 words
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Article86 1936-05-25 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 22. The last State soccer trial on the padang today resulted in a victory for Whites who iefeated Colours by the odd goal in three. After the trial fourteen players have seen asked to undergo training in preparation for the Malaya86 words
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Advertisement161 1936-05-25 15 19ove “KID-KORD” lj NURSERY RHYME AND ZOO TALE !> RECORDS I H i The greatest GIFT OF JOY FOR GIRL OR I BOY is an Album of loud tone, electrically j I produced KID-KORD gramophone Records. J i There are two complete and different aeriee of J i these miniature161 words
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Article, Illustration143 1936-05-25 16 The wedding of. Lady Montagu of Beaulieu and Commander the Hon. Edward I‘levdell-Bouverie, .R. N., took place at Beaulieu Abbey, Hampshire. Ihe bridegroom is Lord Radnor’s brother. The bride is the widow of the second lx>rd Montagu of Beaulieu. Her four children were among the143 words