Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 May 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-05-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 120. Vol XCIV. TUESDAY, MAY 26. 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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426 1936-05-26 1 STATEMENT BY MR. ANTHONY EDEN Interference With Chinese Customs Service BRITISH GOVERNMENT’S CONCERN A revelation that the Japanese authorities were assisting in the smuggling of goods into China was made by Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, in the House of Commons yesterday. The United—Reuter. - 426 words
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Article, Illustration70 1936-05-26 1 A car driven by Nai Kum Loon was in a collision with another car in Northam Road, Penang, yesterday afternoon. The other vehicle was driven by a Malay syce and contained a European and his wife. No one was seriously injured. A chargePicturesque, Co., Penanq. - 70 words
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Article153 1936-05-26 1 —Reuter. WIDOW'S DESPERATE PLIGHT X. Pans, May 26. A paurdei 4 charge that has efigaged attention throughout the country, terminated yesterday in the acquittal of Gabrielle j Barbe, aged 39. > •The prosecutioi; alleged she emptied a srk-chambered revolver at her sleeping husband. i The—Reuter. - 153 words
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30 1936-05-26 1 —Reuter. Cleveland, May 26. Norman Thomas has been nominated Socialist candidate for the Presidency by l an overwhelming vocal vote at the So- cialist National Convention-—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article, Illustration247 1936-05-26 1 Reuter Wireless. London, May 25. Political circles generally anticipate that Mr. Ormsby-Gore, who was Undersecretary for the Colonies in two previous administrations, will succeed Mr. J. H. Thomas, and Earl de la Warr will take over the Office of Works, thus maintaining the National Labour elementReuter Wireless. - 247 words
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Article145 1936-05-26 1 —Reuter. Unification Of Industries London, May 26. A unified scheme of Empire-wide development, rationalisation of industries, and exchange, of products, was advocated yesterday by the Rt. Hon. Earle Page in a speech to the Royal Empire Society. Australia had made a gesture, which he hoped would lead—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article105 1936-05-26 1 A. M. S. Naiman Sahib, proprietor of a cigar factory, appeared before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police yesterday on a summons for overcrowd, ng his factory. The factory was an ordinary shop house, said Mr. J. E. Miller, Chief Sanitary Inspector, and the air105 words
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Article44 1936-05-26 1 1 Naniasiwaya, a milk seller, was fined $5O and costs yesterday in the Police Court, when he appeared on a summons for selling adulterated milk. Mr. J. E. Miller, who prosecuted, stated that Naniasiwaya had a- previous conviction for the same. offence.44 words
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Article121 1936-05-26 1 —Reuter. THRILLING ENCOUNTER NEAR MESKHA Jerusalem. May 26. A strategic retreat saved a party of ten British police from annihilation near Meskha, at the foot of Mount Tabor in Lower Galilee. The police arrested three Arabs tres- passing Jewish fields. While taking them I off they observed—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article95 1936-05-26 1 —Reuter. Trouble Continues In Palestine Jerusalem, May 26. Another Jew was found shot yesterday morning on Mount Scopus, near the British war cemetery. A British constable was seriously injured by Arab women who resented the police search of their house at Nazareth. The Police eventually had to—Reuter. - 95 words
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178 1936-05-26 1 —Reuter. London, May 25. I Most divergent views prevail as to what release under the quota for the third quarter will be fixed at tomorrow’s International Tin meeting. Some quarters believe Holland and Boli- i via, who are interested in the maintenance 'of a high—Reuter. - 178 words
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Article86 1936-05-26 1 League Of Nations Report I Geneva, May 25. The League Secretariat has withdrawn the opium sections of the report published at the end of last week in which it is estimated that there were two million drug addicts in the world. The number in Britain86 words
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Advertisement10 1936-05-26 1 I FATE OF BRITISH z s LEGATION > —See Page 9*10 words
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Advertisement76 1936-05-26 1 a KEY M BEER Pure, Cool Refreshing KViepjl Sole Distributors N. V. Straits Java Trading Co (This iTtfWTTS?!! “"i its going into RL j LI <S.C.S. BUTTER. li t T rill fresh creamery SXCXS BUTTER There is purity and perfection in every pat. It is obtainable at all our retail76 words
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Article99 1936-05-26 2 Mexico City, May 23. Fifteen rebels were killed in a three liour night battle between rebels and forces of the Government in a mountain district near Atlixco, Puebla State.—Reuter Wireleas. :o: A bill giving the New Zealand Transport Robert Semple, virtually dictatorial powers over all99 words
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719 1936-05-26 2 Fine Or Prison If You’re Caught IT BECOMES AN EXPRESS CARRIAGE The next time you agree to share the fare of a taxicab with a friend, or friends, make sure that a policeman is not listening, for, strange as it may719 words
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Article376 1936-05-26 2 The Work Of Manson And Ross London. May 14. Representatives of tropical industry in all I parts of the wor’d were present yesterday, with members of the council and staff of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, at the Manson-Ro s luncheon, I which is376 words
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147 1936-05-26 2 Mummies Transferred Cairo, May 15. In 1927. the year after Zaghloul Pasha’s death, the Wafd decided to build an imposing mausoleum as a memorial to their leader, the monument being situated opposite the House of the Nation, the Watd headquarters. The monument was not147 words
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Article497 1936-05-26 2 Wealthy Artist Vanishes From Hotel i— TWO NEW MYSTERIES FOR U. S. DETECTIVES New York, Thursday. Murder in New York’s busiest subway (tube railway) station and the mystery disappearance of a wealthy Chicago artist and socialite from New York’s smartest hotel. —these are the two baffling497 words
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Article135 1936-05-26 2 Convention In June London, May 14 The steps which are to be taken to reorganise the Opposition Liberal party are to be discussed atj a convention to be held in London on June 18 and 19. It was announced last night that the convention committee proposes135 words
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Advertisement319 1936-05-26 2 Sensitive Skins need this F I Comfort i -y, EED KrPOT HUT 805 i Talcum is more than a dusting I powder —it is a cooling and refreshing treat- iMMvwJr meat, because of the special, medicated way yt in which it is prepared. It immediately cools and soothes those K(tiZ|D]llKUQ!yi|fi|319 words
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98 1936-05-26 3 British Radio. MALAYA VISIT RECALLED London, May 25. Mr. J.H. Thomas, Ex-Colonial Secretary, who had spent the week-end in the country, returned to the Colonial Office thia morning to clear up affairs preparatory to relinquishing the seals of office to theBritish Radio. - 98 words
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Article111 1936-05-26 3 Reuter Wireless. Safeguarding African Route To East Cape Town, May 22. A number of questions of Imperial importance, including vital matters connected with Empire defence such as the fortifying of the harbour of Cape Town with a view to safeguarding the alternative route to the East, are expectedReuter Wireless. - 111 words
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Article103 1936-05-26 3 tVales and she has gainru ira ao 1 races —Reu.vr ind 120 other prizes in 625 races. Wireless. Fittings Of Old Cutter To Be Sold London, May 20. The King has given irstructions that th? sails, rigging and fittings of the famous old cutter Britannia shall be sold. ThetVales and she has gainru « • ira ao1! races—Reu.vr ind 120 other prizes in 625 races. Wireless. - 103 words
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Article57 1936-05-26 3 oi tne o .—Reuter. "Bieck Legion" Men-bers Arrested Detroit, May 25. Sixteen members of the •■Black Legion" have been arrested in connection with the murderof Charles Poole. Seven win be charged with murder and the remainder held for questioning. It is estimated that there are 135.000 members ofoi tne o .—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article63 1936-05-26 3 Reuter. Loss Of Seats By Catholics Brussels, May 25. Fhnal results in the general election are Socialists 70 seats, Catholics 63. Liberals 23. Rexistes 21, Flemish Nationalists 16, Communists 9. The figures show a loss of three seats by the Socialists. 16 by the Catholics and one byReuter. - 63 words
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Article108 1936-05-26 3 Reuter Wi-eless. Salutary Effect Of Presence Of Trcops. Jerusalem, May 22. British troops are now in evidence everywhere and their mere presence is exerting i salutary effect on incipient rioting. Steel-helmeted Scottish soldiers in shirtsleeves and kilts, with fixed bayonets, guard the main points while British constables, carrying– Reuter Wi-eless. - 108 words
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Article93 1936-05-26 3 s travelling incognito and there will be no political conversations in England.—British tadio. No Political Conversations London, May 25. The Emperor of Abyssinia, accompanied by his two sons and daughter and private secretary, left Jerusalem on Saturday and later embarked in H.M.S. Capetown in whichs travelling incognito and there will be no political conversations in England.—British tadio. - 93 words
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Article103 1936-05-26 3 SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHORE OFFICIAL (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 25. W hile dancing at the International lub last evening Che Ahmad Bin Andak collapsed and died before medical aid could be secured. Che Ahmad would have been 50 years old next month. He entered the103 words
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Article75 1936-05-26 3 Master Of Steamer Heavily Fined (From Our Own Correspondent, i Bangkok. May 25. A severe blow was administered to the stowaway trade of coolies from Swato.v bound for Siam by a decision of the Siamese Court today imposing a fine of 2 000 ticals upon the75 words
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Article33 1936-05-26 3 —British Radio. London, May 25. The King will hold a Privy Council at Buckingham Palace on Thursday when it is expected the date of the King’s coronation will be fixed.—British Radio.—British Radio. - 33 words
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Article50 1936-05-26 3 uruer uy —Reuter Wireless. And Now He Defies The Italians Rome, May 22. The Italian Government has suspended the expulsion order on M. Jarosseau. Thus the venerable old prelate has again beaten the authorities as he defied, forty years ago. a similar order by the Emperor Menelik.—Reuter Wireless./. uruer uy —Reuter Wireless. - 50 words
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Article167 1936-05-26 3 Saving Of Japanese Airmen Earns High Praise Tokio. May 11. Admiral Osami Nagano, the Minister of Navy, is presenting a letter of thanks and a souvenir to Capt. J. B Bruce, of the s.s. Hunan, for his services in rescuing I two Japanese naval airmen who were forced167 words
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Article, Illustration67 1936-05-26 3 —Reuter. To Rival Clipper Service San Franciso, May 25. A transpacific airship service from Tokyo to Vancouver is planned by Eastern Hemisphere Airways, a company organised in Japan. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the company will purchase two Zeppelins from Germany and make the trip in—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article179 1936-05-26 3 Naval Treaty Sequel London. Five more of our dwindling number of cruisers must be scrapped between now and Christmas to conform with the provisions of the Naval Treaty which the Socialist Government signed six years ago. In their place the Navy will retain the179 words
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Article69 1936-05-26 3 Canberra, May 14 As a step to the creation of an effective tank corps, the Government has ordered six modem tanks in Britain, at a cost of £60.000 for immediate delivery The Minister for Defence (Mr. Parkhill) announcing this, said that further orders for tanks69 words
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706 1936-05-26 3 Reuter Wireles-». j OVERTURES LROM ROME Paris, May 20. Signor Grandi has received special instructions from Mussolini regarding explanations to be given to Britain, according to L’lnformation, which believes the Duce opines it is time for a calm discussion Adiish should produce an improvementReuter Wireles-». j - 706 words
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Advertisement74 1936-05-26 3 I I EiiTuCSSI I 'PHONE 543. PENANG. < DINNER DANCE Thursday and Saturday Music By The Nightjars g IHetcße Fv/ a z lII™ Mjj[ ft ra H L Scotch Whi Be Sure it s Dewar’s Whi 1 Ma a 5..« a.a r■ r-ww» OBTAINABLE IN THE USUAL QUART AND PINT74 words
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Article207 1936-05-26 4 LAST CASE OF PENANG ASSIZES The last case on the present calendar of the Penang Assize Court was taken up yesterday before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith and a common jury, when Shanmugam, until recently draughtsman at Messrs. R. Young and Company was charged on two counts of207 words
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Article139 1936-05-26 4 An 11-year-old boy was sucked into the interior of a great vacuum cleaner with his bicycle when he fell off his machine in a street i n St Joseph (Michigan». A squad of mechanics had to dismantle the ciearner to ge‘ the boy out. He139 words
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Article960 1936-05-26 4 HONORARY CADET UNDEROFFICERS GARDENING SOCIETY Proposal For Formation In Singapore COLO N I A L APPOINTMENTS Four scholars of St. Xavier’s In*stitution have been granted commissions as honorary Cadet Under-Offi- t 'cers in the S.X.I. Cadet Corps, Pen-. ang. I They are Cheah Chong Kee, Lee Ah960 words
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306 1936-05-26 4 New Type Of Robbery Singapore criminals, according to the F M. S. crime report, have much to teach their brothers in crime in the Federated Malay States. The report outlines what it describes as “a type of robbery formerly common in Singapore,” the306 words
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Article420 1936-05-26 4 Early Reconciliation Expected EFFECT OF JAPANESE PRESSURE Shanghai, May 23. I The Nanking-Canton reconciliation talks, which were resumed in Canton today in an atmosphere of hostility and suspicion, have every prospect of j success, according to Chinese obser-, 'vers. Dr. Sun Fo, who is heading the Nanking420 words
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Article227 1936-05-26 4 380 TAHILS FOUND ON SHIP A load of non-government chandu weighing 380 tahils and valued at $3,040 was found in two suit cases on board the s.s. Anshun when she arrived in Singapore on April 28. Inquiries by Mr. A. H. Capel, of the Excise Department,227 words
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Article425 1936-05-26 4 TIGER TAPIR BATTLE CRASHED INTO WELL NEAR KUALA LUMPUR A trapped tapir, freed from the deathgrip of a tiger after the two animals had crashed into an intake well about five miles from Kuala Lumpur, was trussed with rope and brought to the top by a European and a Dyak425 words
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Advertisement247 1936-05-26 4 MORE COUPONS. LICENSED SURVEYOR, APPROVED BY CONTROLLER OF RUBBER, MALAYA. MODERATE /B. K. MALAKAR, CHARGES. KULIM, KEDAH. 200 —t th s.g. 16-6 NOW YOU CAN Bit it’s Veedol Buy Veedol in these hermetically sealed cans! That is the surest way of giving your car the full protection of 100% Pennsylvania247 words
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854 1936-05-26 5 Strange Customs On Board Soviet Steamer SIX WOMEN “TO RESTRAIN THE MEN” Captain Stephan Ivan Kostrubov, master of the Russian fishing ship Pischeraja In«iustrija, which is now anchored in Singapore Roads, is always likely to see written on the steamer’s notice-board: Comrade Captain854 words
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Article283 1936-05-26 5 Yeomanry Regiment's Distinction A chronological survey of battle and campaign honours with their locations and dates has been complied by Major W. C. ;Likeman, of the Army Educational Corps. (Aidershot. W. May and Co. 3s 6d. net.) There is a plethora of books for military students, and283 words
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Article168 1936-05-26 5 Nazi Rule For Future Leaders Candidates for entry into the Castles of the National-Socialist Order, the training 'schools for future leaders of the Nationali Socialist Party, are expected to marry beifore the age of 26. Failure to do so will Ibe regarded as a reflection on the168 words
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Article179 1936-05-26 5 EIGHT NATIVES HANGED IN BELGIAN CONGO Brussels, May 15. Eight natives condemned to death for their part in the crimes of the “Aniotos,” or “leopard men,” in the Wamba region, were hanged a few days ago at Stanleyville. The execution took place at 6 a. m.179 words
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Article225 1936-05-26 5 Mr. Roosevelt's Lesson President Roosevelt, who initiated as part of his New Deal a huge afforestation scheme, employing hundreds of thousands of young men. first became inter.sted in trees when on a visit to England. Tire story is related in the just published annual report for225 words
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Article227 1936-05-26 5 Canvey Island, where the War Office is reported to have acquired land for fortification purposes, was recognised as having strategic importance by the Romans. They liked the island, also, because it was a good place for oysters. Tiles, potteries and other relics of a Roman settlement have been227 words
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Article, Illustration552 1936-05-26 5 Singapore Merchant’s Allegations DRASTIC CHANGE IN SYSTEM ESSENTIAL “Profiteering” by Malayan importers holding licences granted to them by the Textile Quota Department is alleged by a prominent merchant in Singapore, who writes to the Sunday Times as follows: I The public pays $3,000,000 or more,552 words
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Article284 1936-05-26 5 One of the few women to know Lawence of Arabia has spoken at last. She is Madame Else May Martini, a Burnese woman, now in London, who met in India. They talked together often, and she got to know why he appeared to shun women, what284 words
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Advertisement187 1936-05-26 5 Quickly Gives Teeth New Lustre and Natural Whiteness Scientists have found that ugly stain and decay are caused by germs in the mouth. Give your teeth an antiseptic cleansing with Kolynos and quickly the dangerous 1 mouth germs are destroyed. Your teeth improve in appearance with each brushing. Soon they187 words
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Miscellaneous437 1936-05-26 6 rm J. Mimi IM ■IILO. ~—r UT’W a /1, I A4i JM t Wi Vi WwERiWK /nßtfia M Iff A ID H M H R 41 V (WL W_ r itHie, IWm» irn--ff jr~^< x i > I 6-15 TONIGHT LAST NIGHT 9-30 OPENING TONIGHT 6-15 9-30 6 THE CONCLUDING437 words
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2586 1936-05-26 7 Empire Day Celebrations At Penang Outstations Local Girl Guides Rally At Hutchings School R. C. ON PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS Celebrations In Singapore And F. M. S. Schools For the first time in the history of the "Penang Free School the programme of th? Empire Day celebrations, held yesterday,2,586 words
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Article168 1936-05-26 7 Kampong Baharu Girls* School (From Our Own Correspondent) I I Alor Star, May 25. Excellent entertainment was provided at the Kampong Baharu Girls’ School hall i this evening when items of Verse- The Lost Spade, and the Princess and the Woodcutter by A. A. Milne j were staged168 words
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Article339 1936-05-26 7 Tributes To Work In Kedah (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, May 25. The members of the Sungei Patani club held an “At Home” to Mr. R. S. Chantier J. who is leaving Malaya on June 6 on retirement and presented a souvenir in recognition339 words
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Article372 1936-05-26 7 Entertained BY Kedah Chinese i I (From Our Own Correspondent) J Alor Star, May 24. 1 Mr. Lim Lean Teng was entertained at ,a tea party by the Alor Star Chinese Community at the Alor Star Chinese School, Kampong Perak, in honour of his having been372 words
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Article401 1936-05-26 7 GIANTS THAT DWARF “Puny Sun" "Peephole" In The Mslky Way Our sun, once regarded as the proud ruler of the universe, is more fand more being made to feel its insignificance as astronomers, nightly peering at the heavens, compare it to a tallow candle in401 words
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Advertisement139 1936-05-26 7 NEW MATT FINISH FACE POWDER WITH DOUBLE MOUSSE DISCOVERY BY PARIS CHEMIST REVOLUTIONIZES FACE POWDERS Now woman’s age-old problem of skia shine' solved by science. By a new process—the result of years of research by French chemists —the finest seven times silk-sifted powder is blended with double mousse of cream.”139 words
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Article589 1936-05-26 8 A minor skirmish in the tin war may take place today when the International Tin Committee meets at Tlie Hague. The purpose of the meeting is to fix the release under the quota lor the third quarter, but considerations ot a wider nature than the immediate merits589 words
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Article132 1936-05-26 8 —British Radio. Royal Party Inspects Liner London. May 25. The King motored from his country residence. Fort Belvedere, this morning to the Smiths Lawn Landing ground In Windsor Great Park where he boarded an aeroplane to fly to Southampton for a visit in company w’ith—British Radio. - 132 words
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Article57 1936-05-26 8 The Pinang Gazette is officially informed that the High Commissioner, with the approval of the King, has appointed Dr Khong Kam Tak. M.8.E., to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council for a period of three years, with effect from May 23, 1936, inclusive, in57 words
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Article553 1936-05-26 8 Citizens In The Making —Scent Is Good For Us —Mr. Ormsby-Gore May Succeed Mr. J. 11. Thomas EMPIRE Day belongs to the old order and is almost a dead letter in England outside the schools. We in the Colonies have reason to take the occasion more seriously.553 words
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Article184 1936-05-26 8 British Resident Visits The Schools (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. May 25. Empire Day’ was celebrated by all the English Schools in Taiping. Sharp at 8.20 a.m. the Hon’ble the British Resident, Perak (Mr. Marcus Rex) visited the King Edward VH School, in the company of184 words
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Article54 1936-05-26 8 —Reuter. To Be Replaced By Levy In 1937 Batavia, May 25. The Netherlands Indies 1937 budget shows that the native rubber special duty is calculated to expire on Dec. 31 and wilt thereafter be replaced by a levy, estimated to produce 2,900,000 guilders, similar to that—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article69 1936-05-26 8 Plenipotentiary at Prague.—British Wireless. Appointed Ambassador To Chile London, May 25. The King has approved the appointment of Sir Jcs.ph Addison, Minister at Prague, to be His Majesty’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Santiago, succeeding Sir R. C. Miche’l. who is retiring early in 1937, and of Mr.Plenipotentiary at Prague.—British Wireless. - 69 words
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165 1936-05-26 8 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. A. S. Sma! began a week’s visit to Penang when arrived at Victoria Pier shortly before fl’ o’clock last night. Mr. Small will be the guest of hono the Penang Rotary Club tiffin165 words
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Advertisement141 1936-05-26 8 jlnew cookZ. Ja J »</*> MB A Ja JL. 1S HMmi L Mi wWwl a HMIIIIIII The cook lias not changed, nor has the recipe except that Maggi's Seasoning is now used in the kitchen. A tew drops work wonders if added, just before serving. to an insipid dish, weak141 words
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Miscellaneous217 1936-05-26 8 Fun €sr* Frolic MAIN GATE 10 CENTS ONLY. Tuesday, 26th May, 1936. TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA “BONG TEONG SNEH THYE CHOO’’- Part 15. Seats 40, 30 and 20 cents. FOONG WENG NIN FOONG SOW NIN CANTONESE OPERAS •‘LOW KAM TENG”- Part 2. Starring Choey Suet Hong in the principal217 words
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413 1936-05-26 9 NEXT MONTH CIVIL PILOTS ONLY Final Arrangements Completed FOUR PENANG PLANES TO TAKE PART (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 25. Fifteen aeroplanes will take part in tn" first air rally organised by the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club for June 20 and 21.413 words
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Article, Illustration49 1936-05-26 9 British Wireless. The King has approved the appointment of Lord Swinton, Air Secretary, as honorary Air Commodore of No. 608 North Riding Bomber Squadron Auxiliary Force. Three former air secretaries have been appointed to similar rank in auxiliary air formations in localities with which they are connected.British Wireless. - 49 words
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Article398 1936-05-26 9 HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. May 26. The following are weights for the first day of the Singapore Turf Club Skye Meeting to be run on Saturday May ■3o: HORSES, CLASS 5, DIV 1, SIX FURLONGS Emerald Lady 10.09, Chorus Girl 10.06, Fortune398 words
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Article95 1936-05-26 9 .—Reuter. China Appeals To Japan Nanking, May 26. Quoting the Chinese proverb that “no lasting feud ever lasts a century,” the Foreign Minister, Dr. Chang Chun held out the olive branch to Japan in an address here in which he appealed for immediate to readjust Sino-Japanese.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article40 1936-05-26 9 TUESDAY, MAY *26 London Bank 2 4 1 32 4 mst 214 332 Private 3 m st credit 214% 3 Documentary 2 On New York Demand 58 India T.T. 154 Vi France T.T. 870 Hong Kong,, T.T. 55% o:40 words
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Article201 1936-05-26 9 Mr. Haynes Dr. Pampara At Kuala Lumpur (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May~2s. Two members of the League of Nations Commission on Rural Hygiene, Mr. A. S. Haynes and Dr. J. P. Pampara, arrived in Kuala Lumpur last night. They motored from Singapore via Malacca and201 words
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Article135 1936-05-26 9 —British Wireless. WITHDRAWAL NOW NOT DESIRABLE London. May 25 The Foreign Secretary. Mr. Anthony Eden, stated at House of Commons question time that the Italian Government had invited the British Government to consider whether in the light of the occupation of Addis Ababa, it would—British Wireless. - 135 words
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Article116 1936-05-26 9 Chinese Pleads Guilty To Theft Charge (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 25. A travelling salesman left his van out- side a lodging house in Eastern Road, Taiping, a few nights ago. When he came out the next morning, he was surprised to see five116 words
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Article107 1936-05-26 9 British Wireless MR. EDEN ON GOVERNMENT'S POLICY London, May 25. Referring in a Parliamentary answer to the terms of the collective note addressed to the German Government at Locarno in 1925, in which the signatories stated obligations resulting from Article XVI of the League Covenant must be understoodBritish Wireless - 107 words
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96 1936-05-26 9 Police Supervisee Gets Three Months' Gaol (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. May 25. A Tamil Police supervisee. Marimuthu, was today sentenced to three months imprisonment in the Taiping Police Court, for failing to notify the Police of the change of his address, and also96 words
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Article112 1936-05-26 9 —British Wireless. Appeal To British Public For Funds London, May 25. A movement is on foot to secure necessary funds by public .appeal for salvage of the Finish barque, Herzogin Cecile, which went aground off South Devon Coast on April 25. The owners and captain believe—British Wireless. - 112 words
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Article72 1936-05-26 9 One Month's Imprisonment For Indian (From Our Own Correspondent) Sitiawan, May 25. An Indian, Gopal, was charged today before Che Badarudin in the Sitiawan Court for theft of a goat valued at $6 belonging to Solai on the morning of May 10. The accused who admitted a72 words
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262 1936-05-26 9 CURIOUS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE STAMP COLLECTOR The weekly meeting of the Penang Stamp Club took place during the week-end at the premises of the Chinese Merchant Club. In the absence of Dr. Victor F. T. Chan, the President of the Club, Rai Sahib B.262 words
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Article123 1936-05-26 9 UN YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) No market £200.5.0 London—(3 months) No market £195.10.0 Singapore r $98.25 $98.87 Vi Business Done Penang $98.50 ready $99.12 ready Buslness Done 35 tons Buyers no sellers COPRA.—(Sundried) $5.10 $5.00 BLACK PEPPER $9.00 $9.00 RUBBER London 7,;,d 7-%d New York 15jfcc(G) 15%c(G) Singapore—Spot 25%c123 words
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Advertisement95 1936-05-26 9 "E. O." Hotel PENANG. Wednesday, 27th May DINNER, DANCE CABARET ITH THE WILHELMINE REVUE IN < Modern, Classic Acrobatic Dances. DINNER CABARET s3|- NON-DINERS sl|The Wilhelmine Revue will also appear at the Dinner Dances to be held on Thursday and Saturday next. WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. FOUND95 words
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Miscellaneous38 1936-05-26 9 VIFATHEK 'REPORT Temp. Wind Rainfall 6 a.m. 79 N. 8 ins. Noon 81 N.W. TIDE TABLE TODAY High Tide Low Tide 4.06 a.m 10.05 a.m. 3.36 p.m 10.54 p.m. TOMORROW 4.59 a.m 10.51 a.m. 4.09 p.m 11.39 p.m.38 words
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Article2562 1936-05-26 10 Mr. H. Huntsman On Outlook For Control Scheme The annual general meeting of AustraJ 'Malay Tin, Limited and its associated companies;— Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Limited. Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Limited. Ulu Yam Tin Dredging, Limited. Thabawleik Tin Dredging, Limited. Puchong Tin Dredging, Limited and Pungah2,562 words
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Article499 1936-05-26 10 POSSIBILITY OF HEAVY FALL IN TIN Messrs. William Jacks Co. in “The Foresight Saga”: No. 2,971, dated London, May 13 state: Although one of the leading directors of Unilever in Holland laid stress upon the advantages of going off gold, France seems again to have499 words
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Advertisement762 1936-05-26 10 BANKS. A NEW CHARTERED BANK or INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHI CA EC (Incorwated in England by □Art UEIVJI I Royal Paid-up Capital f3,(K> o JtKVIvC Reserve Fund 13,u0 >is j Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,00 SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES head office 38, Bishopsgate, London. EC. for the safe keeping of vatuaMea,762 words
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Article385 1936-05-26 11 !he London Stock Exchange opened dull. British Funds leading an almost genetall in investments and industrials. Tin was strong, but shares were hesitant in w of today’s meeting. c of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or fall aversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 118% riding Loan,385 words
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Article114 1936-05-26 11 London, May 25. :ÜBBER: Steady. Spot 7% buyers, 1 sellers. dy/Sept. buyers, 7% sellers. ■t./Dec. 7% buyers, 7& sellers. u./March 7 A buyers, 7% sellers. '•w York 75.73 cts. ted Kingdom Stocks. London 63,152 tons Liverpool 69,593 tons COPRA Straits S.D. to Rotterdam £13.12.6. PPER White Muntok114 words
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Article116 1936-05-26 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 75 35 64 75 41 64 New York 4.97% 4.9711 Montreal 4.99% 4.99% Brussels 29.43 29.47% Geneva 15.40% 15.41% Amsterdam 7.36% 7.37 Milan 63 63 9 Berlin 12.36% 12.37 Prague 120 120% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90- 19.90 Vienna 26%116 words
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Article614 1936-05-26 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller RUBBER: Allenby 1.55 1.60 ex 1.50 1.60 Ayer Hitam 1.40 1.47%ex 1.40 1.45 Bassett 57% 62 %c 55 60ex B. Lintang 1.10 1.15 ex 1.10 1.15614 words
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Article165 1936-05-26 11 Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers TINS B. Selangors 82% 85 Hi tarns 45 47% Hong Fatt 85 87% Johan 25 27% K. Kamunting 69 7|3c Klang River 1.85 1.90 K. Kampar 11’0 116 Kuchai 77 80 Larut 879 9|3 Lukuts 1.12% 1.15 Pangnga River B'9 9|3 Rahman 95 97165 words
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Article345 1936-05-26 11 The following are the changes in our j quotations up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 5 3 57% 5 3 57% Ayer Wengs 1.60 1.67% 1.60 167% B. Selangors 82 85 80 85 Chenderiangs 13 6 14 0 13 6 14345 words
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Article168 1936-05-26 11 LEAN CO. TODAY S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING A. Wengs 1.62% 1.70 Hong Fatts 84 87 Jelebus 87% 92% Jelapangs 14 0 14 9 K. Lanjuts 16 6 17 0 K. Kampars 10 9 11;4% Katus 17 0 184) Laruts 8 9 9 3 Lukuts 1.10 1.15 Pungahs 19168 words
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Article1409 1936-05-26 11 TAIPING TIN DREDGING 1935 GROSS PROFIT OF $119,365 The Taiping Tin f)redging Co., Ltd. report Dec. 31 states: Accounts.—Revenue from tin ore $89,(211. Add sale of quota rights $68,870 Pro- I fit on workshop working $3,613. Dividends and interest $24,851. Transfer and registration fees $lB9. Profit on1,409 words
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697 1936-05-26 12 Um following is a list of vesoela arriving ukd sailing from Penang during the week IN PORTS 5.6. “MEMNON’’’ from Liverpool for Manila Hongkebg, Shanghai and Japan. M.V. “KASrtH MaRU” from Japan via Singapore. 'Sails same day for Port Sudan, Suez, Port §aid, Alexandria, Malta, Marseilles,697 words
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Miscellaneous623 1936-05-26 12 RADIO PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSION 2 GSJ 21.58 Mcfs. (13.98 metres). GSG 17.79 Meis. (16.86 metres). €.20 p.m. —Big Ben. The New Victoria Cinema Orchestra, directed by Sydney phasey. From the New Victoria Cinema Bradford. 6.35 Sports Talk.* 6.50 —The B-B.C. Northern Ireland Orchestra; led by Stuart623 words
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Miscellaneous1045 1936-05-26 12 B.B.C. BROADCASTS OF THE DERBY DEPARTURE OF QUEEN MARY TOMORROW (By Our Radio Correspondent) LISTENERS to the B.B.C. Empire station can hear a running commentary of the Derby at 9.05 p.m. tomorrow. Between 9.35 and 11.05 p. m. they can listen to the B.B.C. commentator on the Queen Mary as1,045 words
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Miscellaneous633 1936-05-26 12 —Sign off for South Asia (German, English). 8.25 —Call DJA and DJE (German, English). German Folk Song. 8.30 —Greetings to our listeners. B.3s—News and Economic Review in German on DJA, DJE, DJN, DJB. 8.50 —Love Songs from all over the world. A Concert Hour. 9.lo—News and Economic Review in English633 words
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Miscellaneous188 1936-05-26 12 1 V.U.C. CALCUTTA I 1 Wavelength 49.10 metres (6,100 kcs.) TODAY 4.46 p.m.—Time signal. Children’s Hour conducted by Mcjdidi. News and notes. 4.s6—Selections from nursey records. 5.06 —Things that interest us. 5.16 —Story of a daring adventure. 5.46 —Radio Artistes presents: “Proharena Dhananjoy.” By Birendra Krishna Bhadra. 7.01 News bulletin188 words
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Miscellaneous164 1936-05-26 12 i Race Course. 7.ss—Running commentary of the parting acenes on the “Queen Mary” at Southampton Docks. 8.01 —General news bulletin and market prices in Bengali. B.lo—Broadcast by the 8.8. C. commentator on the “Queen Mary” as the liner leaves the Clydeside, followed by the commentatcr cn the Southampton Shore point,164 words
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960 1936-05-26 13 Cunard Steam Ship Chairman’s Belief Liverpool, April 30. Sir Percy Bates, the Chairman, at the annual meeting of the Cunard Steam Ship Co., in Liverpool today, referred to the new Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary. He had. the Chairman, remarked, the960 words
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Article304 1936-05-26 13 DECREASE IN HOMEWARD I SAILINGS Hong Kong, May 12. There will be one large freight steamer less to call at Hong Kong each month from now onwards, since the four Blue Funnel steamers Calchas, Diomed, Menelaus and Perseus are to omit this port on their homeward journey.304 words
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Article181 1936-05-26 13 The Jukong Creek Wharf, in course of construction under the direction of a committee composed of T. L. Soong. O. S. Lieu, Chang Kia-ngau, Dr. Chattey, etc. is expected to be completed within this year, according to the China Times. This Wharf is reported to be the largest181 words
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Advertisement711 1936-05-26 13 BMIK EUKMBi; UM Ve«eM. LONDON AND NOBTH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with CHm.A Shim Uno) P— n< London C 8 Bd a R,d H,bUrß GgW “V June 25 GLENFINLAS L’don, Antwerp R’dam, H’burg A. SALOON Mam.. vX “C?GUegow. MIDITERRANEAN AND LIVERPOOL SERVICE Liverpool Havre, Liverpool A Bromborough June 4711 words
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Advertisement67 1936-05-26 13 THIS BEH UHE Far East Service. United Kingdom and Continent. OUTWARDS Steamer For Date Due. BEH VENUE Fort Swettenhani > Singapore, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Moji, Kobe, Osaka Yokohama Mgy 23rd PFN| EDI Port Swettenham, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, f±i Nagasaki, Moji, Kobe, Osaka, and Yokohama. *«00 OTh. Loading homewards BENOLOE67 words
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Advertisement442 1936-05-26 13 P and BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Sexvice. S/S “M. HARI” May 29 Outwards from London for China and BAILINGS OF SHCAMEBkI OF TH* Ja I HUL BRITISH442 words
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Advertisement262 1936-05-26 13 GK****** (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHAJ LONDON SEiaiCE Ports of Call For Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles, Gibraltar, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. (Steamers omit Naples until further Notice) Steamers. Sailing HARUNA MARU May 29 ♦KATORI MARU June U ♦KASHIMA MARU June 26 YASUKUNI MARU (calls Hamburg) July HAKONE MARU July 24262 words
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392 1936-05-26 14 91 ANIMALS ENTERED TWO RUNS FOR HORSES PONIES The following are the entries for the Singapore Turf Club’s Summer Skye Meeting to be run on Saturday and Monday. HORSES—CLASS 3 Ist 2nd Run Run 6F. s*/ 2 F. Aiya-Aiya x x Allegiance x x Bonny392 words
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Article331 1936-05-26 14 L'U. ivv A Reuter. TAJ AKBAR THE FORM HORSE Tankerton's Connections Confident London, May 25. The Epsom course has been greatly improved by several hours of rain. Most of the trainers are delighted and welcome more rain Noble King s chances are enhanced greatly if the going whichL'U. ivv A Reuter. - 331 words
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Article120 1936-05-26 14 Boon Mah Outpoints Guillermo From Our Own Correspondent t Alor Star Sunday Nai Boon Mah, the Siamese featherweight, again proved his superiority over Battling Guillermo, the veteran Filipino, over 10 rounds in the main event last night at the Grand Amusement Park,' Alor Star Boon Mah120 words
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Article116 1936-05-26 14 Northcote-Green Wins Tennis Title 1 From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani. May 23. I The following are results of the Sungei Patani Club tennis tournament:— Th? men’s championship was won by W. E. N. Northcote Green: Runner up: C. O. Tyndale Powell. Men’s Ha’-'dicao Singles was won116 words
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Article, Illustration72 1936-05-26 14 Reuter. British Team Chosen To Meet U.S. London, May 25. The following have been chosen to play for Britain in the Walker Cup Match against America at Fine Valley on September 2 and 3: H. G. Bentley, J. D. A. Langley, P. B. Lucas, Jack McLean, HectorReuter. - 72 words
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Article247 1936-05-26 14 Taiping Chinese In Final Taiping, May 25. By virture of their victory over the Sitiawan Recreation Club on Sunday, the Taiping Chinese Recreation Club entered the final in the northern section of the Sultan s Cup Competition. Although the Taiping Chinese won by 4 matches to nil.247 words
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Article208 1936-05-26 14 PENANG SPORTS CLUB BEAT IPOH GOLF CLUB I I A golf match played during the week-end at Ipoh between the Penang Sports Club and the Ipoh Golf Club resulted in a win for the Penang Sports Club by 5*4 matches to 2*4The following are the results208 words
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Article145 1936-05-26 14 Reuter Kho Sin Kie Enters Third Round LESUEUR BEATEN IN GREAT MATCH Paris, May 25 In the second round of the French Tennis Championships, Kho Sin Kie defeated Lesueur (France) 5—7, 6—3, 6 —l. 5- 7. 6—4. Kho Sin Kie scored a great win Not only wasReuter - 145 words
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Article201 1936-05-26 14 FIRST ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS (From Our Own Correspondent Sitiawan. May 24 The first annual athletic sports of the Nan Hua High School. Sitiawan. was held during the week-end on the Chong Hwa Kong Hwi ground at Kampong Koh. Glorious weather prevailed throughout the day and a201 words
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Article70 1936-05-26 14 Selangor Team Against Malacca (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 25. The following have be?n selected to represent Selsr.gor in the Inter-State cricket match against Malacca on Sunday at Ma'arc’ C G. Akhurst, A. Amaladoss, Cariappa. C. De Silva. W N. Dickson C. O Laßrooy, Loh Ah70 words
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Article168 1936-05-26 14 B. M. R. C. Beat B’worth Indians The Bukit Mertajam Recreation Club defeated the Butterworth Indians by two goals to nil yesterday in a league match j organised by the Province Wellesley Foot- ball Association for the Wong Pow On Shield. The Recreation Club had the168 words
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Article78 1936-05-26 14 Selangor C.R.C. v. Penang C.R.C. The following will represent the Selangor Chinese Recreation Club in the annual cricket match against the Penang C R C., on Sunday, and Monday, at Penang:— Chan Kam Weng, Cheah Wing Kong. Chua Boon Peng. Lee Mun Ho. Lee Soon Wee. Loh Ah78 words
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Article93 1936-05-26 14 —Reuter. Middlesex Win B. Four Wickets VERITY IN FORM AGAINST KENT London, May At Lord's, Middlesex beat the India; four wickets. Indians: 110 and 158. Middlesex: 173 and 96 for six wicket SURREY BEAT ESSEX At Brentwood. Surrey beat Essex eight wickets. Essex: 94 and 223—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article70 1936-05-26 14 Relay Race Event Open To All Schools At the annual athletic sports of the Anglo-Chinese High School, which will be Held on Suffolk House grounds, 250 Ayer Ttam Road, on Saturday. May 30. 1936. three events, namely. Girls’ Egg Spoon Race. Old Boys Race, and Inter-Scboof70 words
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Advertisement16 1936-05-26 14 THE HUNTER r The best bag he ever bagged bag of TIGERBEER Fraser Neave, Ltd. DISTRIBUTORS.16 words
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662 1936-05-26 15 Tlicv Play To Win We Hope For The Best CURTIS CUP A STRIKING EXAMPLE London, May 10. hi the excitement of calculating the exact number of pounds won by \lfred Padgham during his recent appearance in public, the match for be Curtis Cup662 words
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Article62 1936-05-26 15 John Simon, the Home Secretary, ■> nominated captain of the Royal and lent Golf Club by the past captains at •lecting at St. Andrews. He has been a member since 1931 and 1 taken part regularly in the competiHis term of office will begin in62 words
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Article366 1936-05-26 15 Lord Somers The New President London, May 7. Lord Cobham, the president, who took the chair at yesterday’s annual meeting of the M.C.C. at Lord’s, announced that the new president would be Lord Somers. Lord Somers w*as born on March 20. 1887, and was educated at366 words
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Article137 1936-05-26 15 Historic Over Recalled A famous cricket ball has just been discovered in a rain-water spout at the Sheffield pavilion. It was the one used oy Verity in the Yorkshire v. South Africans match at Sheffield last year when H. B. Cameron, the great South African137 words
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Article35 1936-05-26 15 Change Of Venue The second division match between the Hydayathol Anwar F.C. and “E” Company will be played on the Renong Ground and not on the Police Ground as previously notified.35 words
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Article208 1936-05-26 15 London, May 10. Mr. Arthur S. Myers stated last night that he is to appeal against the action < f the British Boxing Board of Control in deciding to erase his name from the list of “star” referees. The Board’s decision, anonunced earlier in the208 words
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Article205 1936-05-26 15 KNOCK-OUT TOURNAMENT AT TAIPING (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 24. Malay teachers from Larut, Krian. Kuala Kangsar and Lenggong gathered at Tai ping] during the week-end and held a knock-out badminton tournament (doubles) which resulted in a win for Larut. A large crowd witnessed the matches205 words
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Article279 1936-05-26 15 TRILLIONS TO 1 CARD DEAL COMES OFF Once again the almost unbelievable deal has been made at bridge. This time it was at Umtali, in Southern Rhodesia, where four players, using a pack of cards, properly shuffled, were each dealt a complete suit. This is an even279 words
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Article106 1936-05-26 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, May 24. In connection with the Malay schools’ sports held in Taiping on Saturday, there was also a competition in “sepak raga" open to Malay ‘gurus’ from all parts of the State. The Krian ‘gurus’ excelled in this form of sport106 words
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364 1936-05-26 15 London, May 8. The probable positions of the American polo team in the Westchester Cup will be Mr. Wins+on Guest as back (and playing captain), Mr. Stewart Engleheart as No. 3, Mr. Eric Pedley No. 2 and Mr. Michael Phipps No. 1. The cup364 words
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Article762 1936-05-26 15 KENNINGTON - PENANG BATSMEN SHOULD DO WELL AGAINST SELANGOR PROVIDING OPENING PAIR ARE NOT DISMISSED EARLY BOWLING STRENGTH IS DOUBTFUL JEANS TO REPLACE CHENG HOCK? BATTING ORDER KENNINGTON The State cricket team to meet Selangor next week-end has been chosen. Two newcomers to the side are J. Wilkie and762 words
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Advertisement110 1936-05-26 15 “AT A Z-'C'f'** S' X NACET-BLADES/Sex X CENTS j Nacet blades are esfab- 5 lished favourites be- cause of their high quality and low price. Don't gamble on cheap Tk blades. Buy Nacet and < be sure of many dean, smooth shaves from every blade. Nacet fillhree-peg razors. tUrt FOR110 words
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Article, Illustration177 1936-05-26 16 JOINING IN THE FUN.—David Jack, Manager of Southend United, and Alec James, the Arsenal footballer, assisting youngsters with their float at Bigbury on Sea. Devon, where they are on holiday A SUMMER FWO-PIECE in pastel shaded crepe trimmed with, lur and pleated frills; MRS. r.VELYN177 words