Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 August 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-08-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 186. Vol. XCIV. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 12. 1936« PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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854 1936-08-12 1 RECORD CROWD INVADES FORT CORNWALLIS Historic Scene Vividly Portrayed THE brancis Light celebrations ended in brilliant fashion in Penang last night when the Pageant in Fort Cornwallis was staged with impressive ceremonial. Immense crowds from town and country invaded the Fort, and animated scenes854 words
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Article170 1936-08-12 1 confirmed by any other source.—Reuter Wireless. Big Increase Planned Moscow, August 11. THE Soviet Army, at present totalling I,3(X),(KK), is to be increased within the next tour tears by about 250,000 men annually under a decree lowering the age for beginning military service from 21 to 19.confirmed by any other source.—Reuter Wireless. - 170 words
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Article137 1936-08-12 1 Reuter. Chiang Back In Canton After Ten Years Canton. August 11. Generals Li Tsung-jen and Pei Chunghsi, the kwangsi leaders, have decidde to defy Nanking after the rejection of their demands by Chiang Kai-shek. The Kwangsi demands, included the maintenance of the statusquo. that Kwangsi should be ruledReuter. - 137 words
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Article197 1936-08-12 1 Sir Shenton Acts (From Our Own Correspondent) London, August 11. A Straits-American Conference delegation which waited on Sir Shenton Thomas on I Monday drew the Governor’s attention to the fact that Japanese lines which (were not interested in carrying rubber 1 when thev were admitted to197 words
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Article301 1936-08-12 1 I.T.C. Terms To Siam Revealed (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, August 12. ‘The Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines held a meeting yesterday at Kuala Lumpur at which Mr. Van den Broek and Mr. Lowinger, delegates respectively of the N.E.I. and Malaya, were present.301 words
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Article, Illustration43 1936-08-12 1 MRS. DIONNE A brother has been born at Callanda, to the world-famous Dionne quin(says Reuter). This is the 11th 'hild born to Mrs. Oliva Dionne, who already had five other children when the fam~ ous quins were born in May, *****4.43 words
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Article2517 1936-08-12 1 Resplendent Uniforms Of Marines The climax to the Francis Light celebrations was reached last night with the staging of the pageant at Fort Cornwallis. It wa” witnessed by a monster crowd. esi mated at 7,000 at least while several thuu i sands were unable to see2,517 words
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Article, Illustration174 1936-08-12 1 —Reuter. A Popular Diplomat Berlin, August 11. HERR von Ribbentrop has been ap pointed Ambassador to London. The whole German people are filled with the ideal of comradeship and friendship between nations, declared Herr von Ribbentrop in a speech at a banquet to 500 distinguished guests—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article117 1936-08-12 1 $210,060 AWARD Mr. R. J. Curtis, Collector of Land Revenue, Penang who held a k ngthy in quiry into the value of Mr. Lim Elow Thoon's property in Penang Road, wine’» TTTe Government want to acquire for Police barracks and quarters, delivered his Award at 12 noon today.117 words
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Advertisement12 1936-08-12 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC °HOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement56 1936-08-12 1 TAIPING HANDICAPS f n cgc “The proof of fhe pudding is in fhe eating.” AND THE SAME IS TRUE OF OUR CHILLED BEEF which is deliciously tender retaining all its natural juices and having a flavour all its own. A trial will prove the truth of our statement. I PENANG56 words
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2634 1936-08-12 2 Experiences of an Up-RiverTrader in Central Africa THE experiences of a trader in an up-river trading station in Central Africa was the subject of a “yarn” by Mr. J. A. McEvoy to Penang Rotarians at their luncheon meeting at the2,634 words
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Article150 1936-08-12 2 Maharaja Fasts la Guarded House Maidenhead Aug. 3. The Maharaja of Mysore, one of the richest men in the world, spent today in prayer and fasting on the banks of the Thames at Bray. Ho had taken Oakley Court a riverside mansion, specially for th?150 words
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Article, Illustration40 1936-08-12 2 *•4 Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Turner after their marriage at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore, last week. With them are Mr. F.W. Dunhill (best man). Mrs. Mount-Brown (matron of honour) and the Ven. Archdeacon Graham White.40 words
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Article179 1936-08-12 2 AUGUST 1936 SKYE MEETING Ist DAY FRIDAY, 14th AUG., 1»M 2nd DAY SATURDAY, 15th AUG., 1936 A SI- Sweepstake for Members only will be held each day on Races to be decided upon by the Committee. A $1- Cash Sweep for Members only wvi be held on179 words
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Advertisement747 1936-08-12 2 Stomach Sufferer's Own Warning Against 'Rubbishing Imitations' The really marvellous effects of Maclean Brand Stomach Powder in all cases of rttomach trouble have led to the introduction of cheap substitutes. Many sufferers who have been cured feel it f heir duty to warn other sufferers to guard against accepting anything747 words
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Advertisement354 1936-08-12 2 A hr wl i |< F V Victory! Succes&r social I yaod m business, comes easiest to the marr who always looks clean and neat. Tidy hair is half the battle. And Anzors is- the whole battle where unruly hair is concerned. A little Anzora in the morning keeps the354 words
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Article, Illustration374 1936-08-12 3 MAGISTRATE SUED "C L E X ADVISES US" QUESTIONS about his knowledge of court procedure were put to a magistrate when h. 9 gave evidence at Manchester Assizes in an action for damages for alleged false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Mrs. Frances Irene374 words
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Article170 1936-08-12 3 Eiger North Face To Be Banned Following the recent accident on the n rth face of the Eiger, which caused the ith of four persons, the Swiss Federal Aincil is contemplating the complete prohition of all attempts to ascend the Eiger l >y this route and170 words
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Article269 1936-08-12 3 Miss Melville’s £l,OOO Debts Mrs. Winifred C. Oldham—Miss Winnie Melville, the musical comedy actress stated when she appeared at Windsor Bankruptcy Court for her public examination that she had been starving. She told the Official Receiver, Mr. J.B. Simmons, that her total liabilities were probably £l,OOO, of which269 words
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Article231 1936-08-12 3 Father Coughlin's Advice To U.S. Farmers Going much further to the Left than he has previously ventured, Father Charles Coughlin told several thousand farmers in Hankinson. North Dakota, that if Representative William S. Lemke’s inflationist third party is defeated "there is only one thing to do: repudiate231 words
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Article52 1936-08-12 3 Lian Naval Board since 1931.—British Radio. London, August 10. Admiral Sir George Hyde, whose promotion to that rank is announced, is the first officer of the Royal Australian Navy to become Admiral. He has held the position of First Naval Member of the Australian Naval BoardLian Naval Board since 1931.—British Radio. - 52 words
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Article66 1936-08-12 3 Shanghai. August 10. The Soviet has refused the New Zealand aviator, Chichester, at present at Shanghai in the course of a leisurely journey to England from New Zealand, permission to fly through Russia. I o It is officially estimated that the value of agricultural and horticutural produce66 words
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Article, Illustration78 1936-08-12 3 I» the*eool of the summer afternoon, the placid sheep graze leisurely in th*- shadow of the impressive memorial erected to the memory’’ cf the <• U t lM men of the Canadian forces who fell on the fields where only their bleating now disturbs the78 words
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992 1936-08-12 3 On Vimy Ridge, scene of Canada's greatest victory. King Edward un- v veiled the noblest memorial of the war. t It commemorates for ever the Domi- < 1 nion's 60.000 dead, and President Lebrun of France was among the 50.000 people 1 including992 words
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Advertisement266 1936-08-12 3 Q SINCE PENANG’S FOUNDAIIO. i Offers in Conjunction with Our Annual SALE IT J# AWW @3 lil®® perfumes MRU Eau-dclctlo,.. POCKET rHli I M IN AN assortment! yiHKir lu OF delightful per- I I A T U£ C fl?£ 1W k FUMES, JOCKEY CLUB, I WW >'■■■; L, tVJI -'■Ajf266 words
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1204 1936-08-12 4 Experimental Gatches With Artificial Flies SAKAIS MAY BE EMPLOYED AS WARDENS Tanah Rata. MANY hundreds of trout released in Cameron Highlands streams by Mr. W. Bir'wistle, the Malayan Director of Fisheries, arc beginning to rise for Hies in just the same way as they1,204 words
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Article, Illustration129 1936-08-12 4 9O, Mrs. Robertson-Bull, seen arriving at Dover, who spends her lifesailing to and from England and Australia, recently finished her 67th voyage. For 64 years she has been trying to make up her mind which country she likes better. When she arrives in Sydney she begins129 words
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Article1096 1936-08-12 4 AIR PASSENGERS Arrived from N.E.I. by KNILM plane on Aug. 4:—Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bowman, Mr. E. C. Kan, Mr. Ryoti Tamate, Mr. and Mrs. Dellaert Miss Hoorweg and Mr. and Mrs. Agerbeek. Left for N.E.I. by KNILM plane on Aug. 5: —Major Doyle, Major Lindsay Vears.1,096 words
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Advertisement203 1936-08-12 4 COME TO BOON HAK CO (THE LEADING SHOE SHOP) 25, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. for SMART SHOES FOR ALL OCCASIONS AT POPULAR PRICES. VACUIJMFILL W PEN JF Absolutely 1 ’'rt' f guaranteed empties and cleans. KI priced pens. Holds more ink th.n lever filler. Price from $2.00 upwards xjj Transparent $3.00203 words
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339 1936-08-12 5 WEDDINGS RUSH Are Bank holidays becoming more Yesterday I hailed a taxi, and set tAfHERE to? grunted the driver, chilly rivulets trickling from his hat, as he poked his head from behind a rain-smeared wind-screen. “Hackney register office,” I replied. In and out339 words
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Article349 1936-08-12 5 30,000 At The First Performance Tidworth Aug 2. Nearly 30 000 people, who had travelled by special trains, motor-cars and motorcoaches, were present at the first public performance of the Tidworth Tattoo in the arena here last night. The performance was repeated the next night, when the salute349 words
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61 1936-08-12 5 “Perfect Employer” the first Lord Alvingham, formerly Major Robert Yerburgh, M.P for South Dorset, married last week “Perfect Secretary” Mrs. Maud Lytton Grey Bright, it was learned last night. She has been his secretary for fourteen years. They became engaged last May. The wedding was61 words
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Article208 1936-08-12 5 Frightened By A Loud-speaker Nogay Ko, an elephant at the London Zoo, which has safely carried hundreds on her back round the gardens, suddenly bolted last week and provided a few moments of intense excitement. Carrying a load of children and some grown-ups. the elephant was208 words
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Article, Illustration34 1936-08-12 5 FIRST FUTURE of Mrs. Dionne, mother of the her eleventh child, born on July 9. Looking on are Mr. received. children. This radio picture has been printed as it w34 words
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Article480 1936-08-12 5 SHIRLEY TEMPLE'S LATEST (By Our Cinema Correspondent) London, Aug. 3. The following are among the new films now being shown in London: REGAL Captain January.— Although Hollvw’ood directors and their child stars do not always seem in sympathy it must be admitted that the partnership between480 words
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Article241 1936-08-12 5 Stocking Sales Jump Stocking sales in the West End have increased by just 25 per cent, this summer. I Two years ago talk of “tanned, goldenI brown legs” brought abcut the biggest slump in stocking since ankle-length even- ing dresses. I Now, finding that by August their241 words
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Article, Illustration47 1936-08-12 5 The case against Walter E. Scott, an Edinburgh University art student who was charged, with two other students, in connection with toe alleged assault and kidnapping of Miss Renee Houston, at the Empire Theatre, on April 28, has been dropped by the Crown.47 words
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Advertisement468 1936-08-12 5 CHAINED TO BED BT BACKACHE' J »A Now —Thanks to Kruschen—» Not a Trace of Pain This woman’s life was made a misery by the nagging pains of backache. Then hert father, who had proved the value of Kruschen himself, advised her to try it. bhe did, and here is468 words
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1276 1936-08-12 6 Admission That “Boys” Should Have Been Advised lo Evacuate Building {From Cux Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, August 11. EMILOVFES of tne Fede: al Engineering Company Ltd. Kuala Lumpur, tbc firm who wcie given the contract to repair the Selangor Club bovs quarters, gave1,276 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous146 1936-08-12 6 Grand Opening Tomorrow AT QUEEN’S SENTIMENTAL ♦hat touches the soul! Heart-throbbing portrayals that linger in memory! OVERWHELMING scenes and mobs of players! > c I WO NDER O US. c music and lyrics from gifted pens I Beautiful stars and feminine players and dancers! OUTSTANDING production and directorial values I146 words
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Miscellaneous121 1936-08-12 6 WINDSOR 6-30 TONIGHT 9-30 AN ENTERTAINING NEW Cantonese Talkie "AUTUMN FAN" with a splendid cast. Glorious Drama I Melodious New Cantonese Song Hits Witty Dialogue USUAL PRICES OF ADMISSION. Next Change UNIQUE FILM'S GREAT MYSTERY DRAMA. The Latest Cantonese Talkie "MYSTERY MAN" With Miss THAM GEOK LAN. LIBERTY 7-00 Opening121 words
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Miscellaneous73 1936-08-12 6 6-15 OPENS TONIGHT 9-30 M-G-M’s GAY COMEDY ROMANCE! JOAN CRAWFORD. ROBERT MONTGOMERY IN "NO MORE LADIES WITH Charles Ruggles Franchot Tone Edna May Oliver USUAL REDUCED PRICES. HERE'S SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN! opening TONIGHT the FIRST ALL-COLOUR PICTURE ACTUALLY FILMED OUTDOORS! WALTER WANGER'S HISTORY MAKING PRODUCTION ,o ,h The73 words
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1047 1936-08-12 7 Series Of Frauds: 28 Previous Convictions “RECOGNISED BY POLICE AS A PUBLIC DANGER” (From Our Own Correspondent) London, August 4. STATING that he hud been ‘travelling Editor” of the Straits Times, a theatrical agent lias been guilty of fraudsail over England wrote a pathetic letter1,047 words
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Article409 1936-08-12 7 Perak Club’s Activities In July The Perak Flying Club had only one machine in operation during July and. as the engine on this machine was due to un- dergo a 200-hour overhaul, it was out of commission for five days from July 6 to July 10. ACCIDENT409 words
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Article533 1936-08-12 7 NEW AERODROMES LANDING GROUNDS Comprehensive plans for the provision of spacious and weli-equipped aerodromes and landing grounds throughout Malaya are being steadily advanced. Landing grounds suitable for use by both large and rma’l aircraft have a vital strategic use. military as well as commercial. With probable533 words
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Article110 1936-08-12 7 Mr. Yevonde Middleton, the photograph--1 representing Britain at the International ''inen’s Congress put forward a new plan secure world peace. 1 would take a leaf out of the history cf •sst Dictators, who married their children the children of other (to them, danger. IS Dictators,” she110 words
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311 1936-08-12 7 Squadron-Leader D.S.E. Vines, whose appointment to the S.S. Volunteer Air Force has been gazetted, is to become Commander of the Force in succession to Squadron-Leader C.H. Flinn, who will return to England next trooping reason. Squadron-Leader Vines, who is Aviation Manager of the311 words
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Advertisement210 1936-08-12 7 ALWAYS IN STOCK IRONSIDE, LOTUS, DELTA BARRAT SHOES PRICES MADE IN ENGLAND. PRICES IRONSIDE —rue LOTUS BARRATS SC.OO p er delta ir jQSk $7-75 5 and Importers M. A. PITCH AY GUNNY SON' GENERAL MERCHANT NO. 252/4/6 PENANG ROAD (THE ONLY SHOP NEXT TO QUEEN’S CINEMA) Telephone No. 361 PJSNANG-210 words
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Article264 1936-08-12 8 PENANG returned to mundane things this morning after the hectic celebrations yesterday which marked the sesquicentenary oi the founding of this Island by Captain Francis Light. Seldom has an event of this nature aroused such demonstrations of loyalty as were witnessed around Fort Cornwallis last night. The264 words
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Article312 1936-08-12 8 WHILE Penang forgot all else save the Francis Light celebrations yesterday, international affairs in the outer world moved along their erratic course without any wildly disturbing element intervening. The rebellion in Spain continues on the grand scale covering practically the whole of the country. Far312 words
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56 1936-08-12 8 (Front Our Oum Correspondent) London, August 11. THEIR highnesses the Sultan and Sultanah of Johore have left for Czechoslovakia to take the cure. They are returning to London at the end of October when they will return to Johore. They will again be in London56 words
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Article265 1936-08-12 8 AIR MAILS A mail for Australia, New Zealand Java and Timor Dilly route Singapore and hence by Singapore-Australia Air Mail Service will close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Amsterdam and London oy K.L.M. Service will close at 7 p.m. today. EASTBOUND NETHERLANDS AIR MAILS The265 words
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Article559 1936-08-12 8 i(t Rationalisation In Tin And Rubber —A Perak Example— But There Are Pitfalls THERE appears to be no limit to the advantages of rationalisation —the industrial equivalent to political centralisation with the added benefit of economy. Rationalisation has overtaken the tin industry. That big Perak producer, Southern559 words
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Article135 1936-08-12 8 Programme Of Tour Of Kuala Lumpur And Malacca H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. A. S. Smail, accompanied by Mrs. Small and personal staff, will make a tour of Kuala Lumpur and Malacca next week. The party will leave Singapore on Sunday, Aug.135 words
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Article72 1936-08-12 8 Miss Kathleen Joyce Hesketh, who arrived by the m.s. Erria this morning, will be married this afternoon at 3.30 to Mr. Fitzroy Alexander Fraser Johnstone at the Church of Assumption, Penang. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. Marsh Hesketh, 1.E.5., and Mrs. Marsh72 words
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Article91 1936-08-12 8 The m.s. Erria, which is on its 14th voyage outward, arrived in Penang at 3.40 a.m. from Bangkok. It will be leaving for Port Swettenham ton’ght. Four passengers disembarked at P?nang, viz: jMr. and Mrs. H. A. Phillips, Miss K. J. ‘Hesketh (all from Southampton) and Mrs. R.91 words
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Article88 1936-08-12 8 '.—Renter. Franco's Plan To Starve Capital Lisbon-, August 11. Gen. Franco’s plan is to reduce Madrid by maintaining a close siege. He estimates that the privations consequent thereupon will lea* tfie inhabitants to compel the Government to surrender, according to an interview in Diario Lisbon. Asked whether'.—Renter. - 88 words
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Article215 1936-08-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. August 12 The President Hayes strikers reopen’d negotiations at eight o’clock and after talks the men agreed to take a secret ballot. A first ballot resulted in a vote against return and a second in 29 votes to 36 in favour.215 words
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Advertisement272 1936-08-12 8 IMPORTANT TO GOLFERS Special Offer Of Rangefinder Rapier Golf Clubs CHROMIUM PLATED STEEL SHAFTS. HEADS AND SHAFTS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE. A Club can be purchased complete OR a Gripped Shaft separately (in any length) OR a Wooden OR Iron Head separately. The fastening of the two can l>e done in a272 words
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Advertisement20 1936-08-12 8 HAVE A GOOD SHIRT TO YOUR BACK TOOTAL RED LABEL POPLIN. Regd» A<///////1 I I IMPORTERS HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTDPENANG.20 words
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Article, Illustration119 1936-08-12 9 Oldest European In Malaya Mr. W. J. Foley, a retired Chief Inspector of Police, F. M. S j who has been living in retirement in Penang for many years, is gravely ill. Mr. Foley entened hospital about a month ago and despite careful treatment has119 words
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55 1936-08-12 9 The South China Football Team will be playing against the Chinese Recreation Club on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Victoria Green. Penang. Admission tickets cost $1 (reserved), 50 cents, and 20 cents (standing). On Sunday the South China Team will play against another55 words
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Article88 1936-08-12 9 The Kulim Golf Club monthly competition for August v Bogey was wen by R. B. Horner, 1 up. Leading scores were: R. B. Horner (17) 1 up. F. S. Wayman (18) 2 down. Che Din (18) 2 down. Syed Abdul Rahman (24) 3 Mrs. Homer (36) 388 words
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Article124 1936-08-12 9 IN J— MONDAY TODAY London— (Spot) No market £186.10.0 London —(3 monf hwj No market £183.10.0 Singapore $90.00 $90.62 Bustneee Done Penang Business Done COPRA.—< Bundled) $5.55 $5.35 BLACK PEPTE& $9.30 $930 tIJBBKK London No market 7&d New York No market 16 1 i c(G) Singapore— Spot 26%c124 words
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Advertisement148 1936-08-12 9 ”E. O." Hotel PENANG. Tonight DINNER. DANCE CABARET WITH MONA LA CELEBRE DANSEUSE CONTORSIONISTE. Dinner Cabaret $3/- Non-Diners ST/- Miss Mona will also appear at the Dinner Dances to be held on Thursday Saturday next. WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. t COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY With a Roll Film Camera148 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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Article1854 1936-08-12 10 Capt. O. Lyttelton on Tin Restriction The second ordinary gor.eral meeting ot Southern Kinta Consolidated. Limited, was lield on July 29, in London. Capt. Oliver Lyttelton. D. 5.0., M.G. <chairman of the company), presided. Mr A. M. Lightman. representing the secretaries (the Ar. glo-Oriental and General1,854 words
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Article198 1936-08-12 10 BETTER POSITION OF THE INDUSTRY i The thirteenth annual ordinary general meeting of East Asiatic Rubber Estates. Ltd., was held in London on July 24. Lord Hutchison of Montrose, the chairman, presided, and in moving the adoption pf the report and accounts, said that the net198 words
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Article176 1936-08-12 10 Copper Recedes On Quota Increase Messrs. Malcolm Bowley Son in their report dated Singapore, August 7 state: COPPER The market was firm tint l the announcement of the 5 per cent, increase of quotas was made. Although prices receded some 10s. the market was remarkably steady at the176 words
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Article879 1936-08-12 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. t. S e NAMES. X I st P 9 v i RUBBER (Dollar). J ’.Heaby Rubber Co. >£>l J Mor Gejah Rubber Eatate I J» 1 Amalgamated Malay Estate! 3 32% > i Ayer Hi tarn Planting Syndicate 135 I 4» I Ayer Mol*it Rubber Co.879 words
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Advertisement812 1936-08-12 10 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ OF INDIA LTD (Incorporated in England) Ng w Capital Authorised £3 gqf, (NETHERLANDS TRADING capital Subscribed £L800.600 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,247 SOCIETY.) Capital Paid Up £1,*****0 li* I 1 a—. a j 1 fiO/i ISOAIID Ol' DIRECTORS. Established in Amsterdam 1824. Right812 words
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Latest London and Local Share and Commodity Market Quotations
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Article327 1936-08-12 11 London, August 11. Share of £1 denomination unlem Yesterday Rise or otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 119% Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 117% War Loan, 3% p.c 106% Straits 6 p.c., 1986-51 Oram. Union Assce. (Units) 11 Prudential Assce. “A” 37% Royal Assce. share 10s.327 words
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Article112 1936-08-12 11 London, August 11. RUBBER Easy. Spot 7/c buyers 7% sellers. Oct. Dec. 7% buyers 7H sellers. Jan.jMarch 7H buyers. 7% sellers. April June 7% buyers. 7% sellers. New York 16.15 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 48,587 tons Liverpool 63,656 tons COPRA Straits S O. Rotterdam. £14.15.0. PEPPER112 words
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Article121 1936-08-12 11 London on Previously Latent Paris 76 19;64 76 17|64 New York 5.025.02% Montreal 5.02% 5.02% Brussels 29.80% 29.80% Geneva 15.41 15.40% Amsterdam 7.39% 7.39% Milan 6311 Berlin 12.48% 12.48 Prague 121% 121% Gopenh agen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19-90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Madrid 38% 38%121 words
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Article170 1936-08-12 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’s Share List today Buyers Sellers MINING Ampat 410 4;6 Asam Kumbang 2810 29;6 Ayer Weng 1.40 1.50 Batu Selangor 82% 85c Hitam 45 47% Hong Fatt 78 82% Jelebu 77 82% K. Lan jut170 words
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Article227 1936-08-12 11 Buyers Sellers RUBBER Allen bys 1.47% 1-55 Bassetts 60 62 B. Lintangs 1.12% 1.15 Bentas 92% 95 Brogas 85 90 Indragiris 1.15 1.17% M. Pindas 137% 1.42% Mentakabs 40 42% New Scudais 1.45 1.52%c Pajams 1.70 1.77% Telok Ansons 1.25 1.30 Sungei Tukangs 1.10 1.15 Tapahs 1.75 1.82%227 words
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Article368 1936-08-12 11 The following are the changes in oui quotations up to no?n today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 1 TINS: I Ampats 3|9 4[o 4 0 1:3 Ayer Hitams 14|6 15 3 14 6 15 3 Ayer Wengs 1.45 1.50 1.42% 1.47% Bangrins 16|0 169 16 3 17;0368 words
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Article336 1936-08-12 11 JUDGES WANT TO PUT A STOP TO IT Judges want to stop the grim legal farce which compels them to sentence to death mothers who will be automatically reprieved. Consultations are going on between the Home Office and the Law Officers, and it is being strongly urged336 words
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Article158 1936-08-12 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING Ampats 36 4:0 Hitams 40 45 Hong Fatts 75 80 Jelebus 77% 82% Johans 25 28 K. Kampars 10 3 ll|o K. Lanjuts 16|3 17|0 Kramats 48|0 50|0c Kuchais 67% 72% Laruts 9[o 96 N. Taipings 54 57 Pungahs 21|0 220 Rahmans158 words
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Article153 1936-08-12 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Sellar* TIN Ayer Weng 1-40 1.50 Batu Selangor 82% 85 Hitam 45 47% Hong Fatt 77% 82% Jelebu 77 82 Kuchai 70 75 Lingui 1.15 1.20 Lukut 97% 1.02% North Taiping 55 57% Rahman Hyd. 95 97% Raub Gold 6.25 6.35 Rantau Ordy. 70 75 Sungei153 words
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Advertisement17 1936-08-12 11 PENANG ’Phone 543. Dinner Dance Every Thursday Saturday M US IC by JIMMY ANGEL'S SWING RHYTHM ORCHESTRA.17 words
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Miscellaneous196 1936-08-12 11 LADIES' GUEST NIGHT FUN FROLIC GENTS: MAIN GATE—IO CENTS ONLY. WEDNESDAY... .12th AUGUST, 1936. TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA— “Sam Keow Gaik Ling Kun”—Part 5. SEATS:—3O, 20 and 10 CENTS. NAM SENG KHENG CHEW OPERA— “Kheng Chiew Fong Wan” SEATS: —30, 20 and 10 CENTS. No Free Lists LAU HENG196 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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213 1936-08-12 12 Southampton. The 56.559 tons former Cunard-White Star liner Majestic, the world’s biggest ship before the building of the French liner, Normandie, will make her last voyage from Southampton to the Tyne in a month’s time to be broken up by Thomas W.213 words
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Article75 1936-08-12 12 A silent toast to the memory of King George was drunk aboard the big yachts before the racing programme began at Cowes last week. The familiar lines of the black and gold Victoria and Albert, the Royal yacht, were missing for the first t me75 words
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Article335 1936-08-12 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. “HAR\ E MARU” from Singapore via Bela wan. Sails sam eday for Rangoon and Calcutta. M.V. “KAGU MARU” from Japan via Singapore —sails same day for Port Swettenham. Suez, Port Said, Alexandra!, Malta, Marseilles, Casablanca. London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg. S.S. “CHAKSANG” from335 words
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Article208 1936-08-12 12 115 TIMES MORE THAN TOPAY Grecnhithe. In 1808 1: cost £l,OOO for a man and I Lis servant to travel from British I n Jia to England Today fh e f are about 7 C. I Mr. Walter Runciman, President GJ Board of T.ade, made208 words
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Article169 1936-08-12 12 Fog Signal Not Necessary i In the House of Ccmmon p recemly. i Captail L. F. Plugge (Rochester U.) asked the President cf the Board of Trade if he could state, in view of the numerous fatalities to vessels at Portland Bill, whe- ther arrangements would be169 words
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Advertisement40 1936-08-12 12 Rust costs millions per year' Norusto prevents rust r 1 -s HAS A COVERING CAPACITY OF 1 700—1000 SQ. FT. gggriSfflKu A OlbSm PEK GALLON. «si /wj 9 PAINT prevents on Iron A Steel Work Sime, Darby S’ Co., Ltd.40 words
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Miscellaneous1716 1936-08-12 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES “The C tidying personalities-36 Fisit To Swan" Daventry < Listeners in Penang mag find that their t “This is London calling through the interest will be stimulated by tonight's 1 British Empire Broadcasting station at broadcast from Daventry at 6.30 of a pro- J Daventry. gramme entitled1,716 words
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Advertisement215 1936-08-12 13 From Arrive Arrive Penang Marseilles New York Aug. 13 PRESI HAYES Sept. 9 Sept. 22 Aug. 27 PRES. WILSON Sept. 23 Oct. 6 Sept. 10 PRES. MONROE Oct. 7 Oct. 20 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on our New Liners The President215 words
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Miscellaneous722 1936-08-12 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES News bulletin. 6. so—Olympic Game?. PARIS 7.50 Classical concert —Van Beethoven programme. 8.20 —General foreign review RADIO COLONLAL, FRANCE, for the week. 8.45 —What Everybody Call-letters of the station: Likes by Nirom Orchestra. 9.30 —Solo W.L. 19.68 metres T.P.A. 2 potpourri by Nirom Orchestra. 9.50 Ni- W.L. 25.23722 words
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Miscellaneous320 1936-08-12 13 ket prices. 12.05 a.m.—News in Arabic. 12.20 —Concert relay, V.U.C. CALCUTTA Wavelength 49.10 metres (6.100 kcs.) TOMORROW 4.46 p.m.—Time signal. Musical selections, t 5.16 —Talk—‘The Rivers of Bengal a:d Their Story.” 5.30=-A classical programme. 7.01 p.m.—News bulletin in English. 7.16 p. m.—lnstrumental music. The Calcutta Orchestra. 7.31 p.m.—Light Bengali songs.320 words
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Article, Illustration787 1936-08-12 14 POOR ENTRIES FOR TAIPING TURF CLUo SKYE MEE UNG CARD OF SEVEN EVENTS FOR FIRST DAY Below will be found the full entries for the Taiping Turf Chib Skve Meeting to be run at Taiping on Friday and Saturday this week The entries are the poorest received787 words
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Article211 1936-08-12 14 —Reuter. Berlin, August 12. Knocked out but wins—on a disqualification. 1 hat was the decision gained by the Chinese middleweight boxer. Chin Kui-ti, in the first round of the Olvmpic boxing competitions, over his English opponent. Shrimpton. Immediately after the start. Chin floored Shrimpton and then—Reuter. - 211 words
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Article166 1936-08-12 14 The following ties in the Penang Sports Club tennis tournament have bee.i arranged TODAY Men’s Doubles:— —15.2 H. A. L. Luckham and R. Mange vs. —l5 L. W. Arnold and J. H. Roberts: —l5 P. N. Knight and A. J. L. Donaldson vs. 415 R. Gunter166 words
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Article335 1936-08-12 14 —Reuter. Sinfield Deadly With The Ball COUNTY CRICKET RESULTS London, August il. The match between All India and I Gloucestershire was played at Chelten- ham College ground today, and ended lin Gloucestershire winning by eight l wickets. The Indians put up 154 in their first innings,—Reuter. - 335 words
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Article, Illustration34 1936-08-12 14 The Indian hockey team, the favourite in the Olympic hockey tourn*ment. have been training at the Reich Sport Field. The team mem bet» are seen preparing for a practice match.34 words
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Article35 1936-08-12 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) j Taiping, August 10 In the second round of the Jubilee Cup > soccer competition played today, the Old Edwardians beat the Mining XI by four goals to two.35 words
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Advertisement68 1936-08-12 14 I EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY WtjJWllWwy FROM PENANG MEDAN-SINGAPORE-JAVA. I 1 I I Before you j| f]|| say ‘Whisky’ |l.w> y I Dewar's g I! [nJ S ‘White Label’ f W IB I IJ > ..111 Jc«>3 OBTAINABLE IN THE USUAL QUART AND PINT BOTTLES ALSO IN PINT FLASKS AND68 words
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Article, Illustration53 1936-08-12 15 E. R. T. HOLMES (Surrey) W COPSON (Derbyshire) A. FAGG (Kent) M LEYLAND Yorkshire) GO. ALLEN (Middlesex) the Captain G DUCKWORTH (Lancashire) R W. V. ROBINS Middlesex W. VOCE (Notts) H. Verity (Y orkshire) SIMS (Middlesex) W.R. HAMMOND (Gloucester) L.B. FISH LOCK S u53 words
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562 1936-08-12 15 Velsheda Beats Astra By 27 Seconds Cowes, Aug. 3. The big class season at Cowes opened quietly yesterday with the anregatta of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club, the starts and finishes. i years past, taking place off the Royal Yacht Squadron. The race562 words
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Article219 1936-08-12 15 PROFESSIONAL football is to have its “Upper Hundred” next season. The “old school tie” will be in evidence. The movement is being sponsored at the Arsenal ground. It brings the atmosphere of Mayfair to Hig*hbury. For them a club is to be formed. There219 words
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Article62 1936-08-12 15 The totalisator ot Ripon racecourse last week paid out odds at 328 to 1 on Scarlet Princess, an outsider which won the Fishergreen Plate race. The sum of £32 17s 6d was paid for a win and £3 9s 9d for a place on62 words
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Article660 1936-08-12 15 GARRICK - BOXING BOARD OF CONTROL THROWS ITS Hof INTO THE RING—FRED PERRY THE GREATEST SHOWMAN? GARRICK THE British Boxing Board of Control, fighting for its existence, has thrown its hat into the ring. At the annual meeting held a few weeks ago in London the foil'ivving resolution (which660 words
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Article, Illustration243 1936-08-12 16 King Edward, in the presence of President Lebrun of France Tuid six thousand Canadian war veterans, un- veiled the Impressive memorial to the 11.700 Canadians who fell on the battlefields during the Great War 1914-1918, over which the monument now towers at Vimy Ridge, near243 words