Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 September 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1936-09-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 206. Vol. XCIV. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article, Illustration218 1936-09-04 1 Federation And A Rival Union London, Sept. 3. A STRIKE of 120,000 miners in the South Wales coalfield is threatened for September 7 in consequence of a dispute between rival unions at Bedwas Colliery where it is a condition of employment that the men belong to a218 words
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Article151 1936-09-04 1 British Radio. Alleged Outrages To Consulates Moscow, Sept. 3. A protest against “insolent outrages” a:!egedly committed by Japanese against Soviet Consulates in Manchukuo has been lodged by the Soviet Consul-General at Harbin. The protest cites as an example the Teatment of the Consulate at Tsithihar andBritish Radio. - 151 words
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Article50 1936-09-04 1 yellow-washed walls of the stables at Hitam Road this morning were seen »<e defaced by a mass of rubbishy writing a militarists and capitalists. 1 writing was in a bold hand and had v ><iently been executed by someone used to ''■‘'ting i n Roman characters.50 words
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Article643 1936-09-04 1 Two Insurgent Planes Shot Down SHELLS FALL IN FRENCH TERRITORY Madrid, September 3. THE battle for the capital, which has raged with unparalleled fierceness for four days, was resumed by a rebel attack at three o’clock in the morning, the rebels launching a heavy onslaught from the—Reuter. - 643 words
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Article236 1936-09-04 1 —Reuter. Departure From Terms Ct The Treaty" London, Sept. 3. The Japanese decision to retain 11,059 tons surplus destroyers and 15,598 tons surplus submarines in reply to the British retention of 40,000 tons destroyers under the Escalator Clause occasions controversy in naval circles. The London Treaty strictly—Reuter. - 236 words
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Article87 1936-09-04 1 —British Radio. Fuel Runs Out Over I South Wales London, Sept. 3. The Atlantic flyers, Harry Richman and Dick Menill, who left New Yorg last night, made a forced landing this afternoon in a small field near Llwyncelyan in Wales owing to petrol shortage. Fuel was—British Radio. - 87 words
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Article, Illustration11 1936-09-04 1 Loyal civilians in action against rebels at Toledo,11 words
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Article118 1936-09-04 1 Japanese Menace Discussed (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 4. I‘XT'EK VIEWED today on arrival, H, E. the Governor, Sir Shen■ton Thomas, said he would make a full statement on education policy at the next meeting of the Legislative Council. He would not reveal any proposed amendments118 words
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Article83 1936-09-04 1 —Reuter. Mr. Van den Broek Returning Batavia, Sept. 4. The International Tin Conynittee delegate, Mr. Van den Broek will leave on Sept. 9 by Dutch plane for Bangkok where on the invitation of the British Minister he stays for Sept. 10 to 13 for conference with—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article109 1936-09-04 1 Scratchings Order Of Running (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 4. Following are the order of running and I scratchings for tomorrow’s races at Bukit! Timah Race 1 Horses —Clasp 2—Div. 4—6 Furs. Race 2 Griffins —Div. B—6 Furs. Race 3 Griffins—Div. A—6 Furs. Race 4 Horses—Class 2—Div.109 words
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Article60 1936-09-04 1 Foreign Minister, M. Antonesco. —Reuter Wireless. Hitch For Fascist Rumania Paris, Sept. 1. The mass resignation of Rumanian ministers in foreign capitals, following the dropping of M. Titulescu from the Cabinet, is reported by the Bucharest correspondent of Petit Parisien. The paper suggests that this development seriously complicatesForeign Minister, M. Antonesco.—Reuter Wireless. - 60 words
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Article211 1936-09-04 1 Reuter Wireless. Water Collected From Dew Karachi, Sept. 1 Passengers on the Horsa who landed today and told a dramatic story of their ordeal in the desert looked worn and haggard. They said the pilot made a perfec t landing at 4.30 a.m. in the darknessReuter Wireless. - 211 words
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Advertisement12 1936-09-04 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. GB-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement33 1936-09-04 1 BOWLS NIGHT AT P.S.C. —Page 9. I TS si!RPR' s NG IHE WAMBS ...BUT THE LAMBS WE SELL ARE THE FINEST PROCURABLE Have you tried our CHILLED BEEF? PHONE PENANG 1500 BUTTERWORTH 3333 words
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901 1936-09-04 2 CONSUMPTIVE’S ALLEGED STATEMENT IN FOREST MURDER GHARGE •y-t fe.. I discussed the question of marriage, but it was *!ppossible owing to my condition. The fear of having children who may be afflicted was too great.” These passages were part of a901 words
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Article62 1936-09-04 2 Believe it or not, a bottle washed up on Weymouth beach last evening contained the message.'. “Apply to the above address for a very fine specimen husband. Disposition mild Appearance not unprepossess ng. Habits—inclined to sail, but this could be cured. Any unmarried lady or widow62 words
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Article286 1936-09-04 2 Impressions On Whisky Bottle Finger prints left on a whisky bottle a year ago were mentioned in a burglary case at Birmingham last week Sei I Stanley Talbot. 25, a transport driver, of St Joseph’s Road, Ward End, Birmingham, was charged with breaking into a286 words
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Article152 1936-09-04 2 Two men organised an old-fashioned I bare knuckled fist fight, to be fought to the erd, at King George’s Park, Wandsworth, S.W., last week. A thousand people gathered to watch it. I The Flying Squad heard rumours. A force of 20 turned out, declared “No Contest”152 words
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Article, Illustration161 1936-09-04 2 Diana Wynyard, one of the West End stage’s best box office attractions, has s .opped playing in “The Ante-room” at the Queen’s Theatre, London. The play has been withdrawn after ten performances because it has, say the management, “too many sombre half-tones and is too161 words
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191 1936-09-04 2 Criticised By Coroner Douglas, 1.0. M., Aug. 28. A 78-year-old woman was criticised for smoking in bed at an inquest here today. She was Miss Mary Spence, of Hilbery Isle of Man, whose 80-year-old sister. Miss Elizabeth Spence, was burned to death when their191 words
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Article293 1936-09-04 2 LONELY WALK IN WOOD AT NIGHT Longdon Hills, Essex, September 1. TERRIFIED of a man .unclothed save for a white hood, the women of this village refuse to go out at nighs without an escort Some of the younger ones have volunteered to go293 words
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Article107 1936-09-04 2 Jumps On Back Of Runaway Horse Police Constable Henry Houston, of K Division, was in the divisional motor-car in Seven Sisters-road, Holloway when he saw a driverless horse tearing towards him with a trolley He tinned the car, chased the horse, and managed to pull it107 words
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Article135 1936-09-04 2 Olney, Illinois, Sept. 1. Sylvester Plumlee, 63 years old, is now on his honeymoon near here —with his tenth bride, Mrs. Violet Martin, aged 54. Sylvester, who is now working for the Government Unemployment Relief Organisation, is fond of telling acquaintances of his wives,135 words
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Article161 1936-09-04 2 Alleged Loiterer's 46 Hours Week-End Custody “It is preposterous that a man should be detained from mid-day on Saturday (..nil 'early on Monday morning before he comt before a magistrate; it must never happ-n again,” said Mr. McKenna, at the Maryhbone Police Court last week, when Michael161 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-09-04 2 Admiral Horthy, Regent of Hungary, motored to Berchtesgaden to see Herr Hitler last week. Admiral Horthy was visiting Austria, at the invitation of the Government for a week's chamois hunting.32 words
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Advertisement64 1936-09-04 2 Drink and enjoy UPTON’S TEA MHO Lipton’» Tea world-famous for its delightful flavour. Everyone enjoys it 1 —and its high wH/JB standard of quality never varies. LIPTON'S TEA IS ON SALE EVERYWHERE. Look for th* famous Ytllow Libel. LLFi ON LTD., Tm Planters, Ceyloa. Offices Cinmmnn Garden*. ColonibA. HDDS AGENTS64 words
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Article178 1936-09-04 3 —Reuter. Effect Of New Tax Increases London, Sept. 1. The return of Dr. Schacht from Parts Ls turning’ German thoughts towards international discussions of armament limitation, declares The Times Berlin correspondent who says that those with ears close to the ground, and Hitler has a remarkably keen’—Reuter. - 178 words
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Article199 1936-09-04 3 tion of the British Government —British Radio. Effect Of British Escalator Decision London, Sept. 2. A note was received at the Foreign Office today from the Japanese Embassy in London containing the Japanese Governments reply to the note of the British Government sent on July 15 intion of the British Government —British Radio. - 199 words
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Article115 1936-09-04 3 .—British Radio. Bicycle Traffic Nearly Doubled London, September 2. The results of the traffic census on second class roads in the middle of was issued tonight and rhow in comparison with 1931 when a similar census was last taken that there has been an increase in the number.—British Radio. - 115 words
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149 1936-09-04 3 English Girl's Fate Miss Conrtance Muriel Bradsley, of Lindred, Abbey-road, West Kirby, Cheshire, whose body was found on the railway line at St. Andre, near Bruges, is believed by the police to have thrown herself from the Brussels-Ortend express. She had paid a visit149 words
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Article228 1936-09-04 3 British Radio. Martial Law Probable London, Sept. 3. 1 The Palestinian situation was the chief subject of yesterday’s four-hour Cabinet meeting, according to the Daily Telegraph and Morning Post political correspondents. The latter avers that a positive assurance was given at the meeting that there wouldBritish Radio. - 228 words
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Article238 1936-09-04 3 Pulling If Down The Only Alternative By-pass schemes to avoid a level crossing and an ancient bridge, and to save a village, are announced by the Ministry of Transport. Grants are to be made from the Road Fund. The level crossing is on the St.238 words
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Article160 1936-09-04 3 —Reuter. Man Seriously Wounded Fifteen students belonging to the Rumanian “Iron Guard,” a Fascist organisation, attempted an assassination in a street of Bucharest. J They -hot and gravely wounded Ivan Stoenescu, a member of a rival organisation- At the same time five “Iron Guards visited the—Reuter. - 160 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-09-04 3 SEN OR CABALLERO (centre) with men of the Government militia he ia commanding north of Madrid.18 words
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Article522 1936-09-04 3 113 Miles An Hour On L.N.E.R. I A new high-speed record for British railways was set up on Aug. 27. by the L.N.E.R. train Silver Jubilee, which at one point on the Newcastle-London run jreached a speed of 113 miles an hour. Hitherto maximum speeds cn this522 words
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Article147 1936-09-04 3 End Of 18th-Century Building A famous London public library, in which Louis de Rougemontw orte his won-1 der tales of travel In the South Seas, is .being pulled down. Here it was that the notorious adventurer worked on those romances of adventure which (hoaxed the wbrld147 words
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Article82 1936-09-04 3 Hainanese Welcome Miss Wong (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 3. Selangor’s Chinese aviatrix, Miss Wong Siew Wen, paid a flying virit to Ipoh this morning and was received by a large gathering of Chinese when she alighted at the Ipoh landing ground after a solo82 words
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Article244 1936-09-04 3 Hard Labour For A "Rich Canadian 1 A man who was said to have posed as a rich Canadian visiting Europe to attend the Vlmy Ridge memorial ceremony was setttenced at Windsor for a fraud on a hospital. Vincent Charles Porter, 38, of no fixed abode,244 words
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Article117 1936-09-04 3 DEATHS CAUSED BY THORN GNAT I Injured Two Years Ago The death from blood-poisoning of a man who pricked his thumb with a thorn and of a baby believed to have been bitten by a gnat, were investigated by the St. Pancras Coroner, Mr. W. Bentley Purchase. i The man,117 words
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Article79 1936-09-04 3 —Reuter. Trooping Changes In Far East London, Sept. 3The cruiser Danae (Captain Maund) has sailed for China. She will call at Singapore on Oct. 28. She relieves the Kent which will come home for major repairs. The Cumberland leaves for China at the week end. The First—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article85 1936-09-04 3 »r < C w» Dinner Invitation To Mr. Landon President Roosevelt asked Governor Landon, of Kansas, his rival in the Presidential election in November, io dine with him on board his special train. Such a friendly meeting between two men who are supposed to be deadly85 words
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Article66 1936-09-04 3 Financial Inquiry The Belgian Secretary-General of the Department of Finance, M. Seulen, has Deen suspended from his duties. This follows the opening of inquiries by the Courts of Justice into the alleged collusion between political and financial circles. A Parliamentary Commission, it was announced in July, would66 words
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Article106 1936-09-04 3 Dispute Settled A settlement was reached at Bordeaux following talks between representatives of the dockers and harbour and Government officials about the steamer Belle Isle, which is held up in port by the dockers. The men believed that she was taking arms to Lisbon for the106 words
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Article80 1936-09-04 3 Woman Coolie Injured (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 3. Yet another landslide is reported from. Lahat, the mining village seven miles from. Ipoh. The slide occurred at a Chinese mine belonging to the Chong Tat Kcngsi at four o’clock yesterday. Fifteen women coolies were working at80 words
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Article141 1936-09-04 3 —British Radio. Police Raid Club In Tattoo Week 5 A raid on a club during which 40 personw escaped by jumping through the windowsr led to charges at Andover last week. The Royal Engineers Old Comrades” Association Club, South Tidworth, was ordered to be struck off.—British Radio. - 141 words
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Advertisement183 1936-09-04 3 1 BUY ALL YOUR STATIONERY j AT J 1 Jfl /O 1 /0 J/OHr I (A Large Assorlmeut To ihoose Fiona A MANILLA a ENVELOPES 1 THICK HIGH CUT QUALITY. IN J I PACKETS OF 25 AND 250 IN A BOX. I EACH ENVELOPE WAX TISSUE jf INTERLEAVED. SIZE 5%183 words
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Article826 1936-09-04 4 FOR RECOVERY OF $5,000 REMARKING that the plaintiff tn the case was not the type of woman to hand over money without first j making thorough investigation, Mr. Justice Adrian Clark entered judgment in the Singajxire High Court with costs in favour of Lee Bay Neo826 words
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Article962 1936-09-04 4 PERAK CUSTOMS CHANGES Several changes in the Perak Customs and Excise Departments are likely to take place in the near futffre. It is understood that Major H. de C. Elton, who was formerly in Ipoh and is at present in Selangor, will be going back as Senior962 words
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Article262 1936-09-04 4 Singapore Judge's Tribute In paying a tribute to the editor of the revised laws of the Straits Settlements which came into operation on Tuesday. Justice Adrian Clark before starting work for the day in the Singapore second court said: Although it may not affect the decision of262 words
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Article109 1936-09-04 4 S.C.B.A. To Take No Further Action {From Our Own Correspondent/ Singapore September 2. The Straits Chinese British Arscciation of Singapore is to take no further action in the matter of mui-tsais, as recorded in an extract from the minutes of a committee meeting held co Aug. 11 in view109 words
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Article125 1936-09-04 4 Chinese Nearly Boiled Alive i A Chinese washerman in Singaporenamed Ching Ang How came very near to being boiled alive on the night of August 23, when he fell into a rteaming cauldron of caustic soda, soap and water. When helped out, he was suffering from scalds125 words
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348 1936-09-04 5 WORLD’S BEST ON THAMES-SIDE IN celebration of the Coronation it has been decided to begin work in October on the second half of the vast new sculpture gallery now in course of construction at the Tate, Millbank. But the likelihood of getting it348 words
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Article, Illustration64 1936-09-04 5 Jack Doyle, Irish heavyweight boxer, is penitent —so film-actress wife Judith Allen (above) will not sue for divorce after all. A fortnight ago she instructed her lawyer to file a suit. Now, she says Jack is in a “penitent mood,” and she has expeiienced a “change ■of heart.64 words
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166 1936-09-04 5 Lofty Ideals Of The Craft The King made the following reply to the address recently presented to him by the United Grand Lodge of England on his accession:— During the years that followed my initiation into masonry I found much happiness in the work attaching166 words
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Article110 1936-09-04 5 LOVERS WHO WOOED BY MAIL MEET Abraham Gerald Dunn, young Toronto accountant, raced up the gang-plank of the Siner Duchess of Richmond at 6 a.m. last week and threw his arms round Miss Sadie Conswake, 20-year-old Leeds dressmaker, his bride-to-be. He had never seen her before.110 words
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Article143 1936-09-04 5 —ln 100 fiords NEW YORK. j Father Divine New York's negro evangelist, wrote this letter today in answer to a business man who made a proposit ion to him: “August 26, 1936, Anno Domini: Father Divine: Peace! My Dear Mr. “I write as I wish to advise that your143 words
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Article394 1936-09-04 5 Bishop Of Chelmsford On Narrow Choice The Bishop of Chelmsford (Dr. Wilson) suggests that nine famous hymns should be “eliminated from our repertoire for the next 12 months” in his September letter to his diocese. The hymns which, the suggests, it “might be a very394 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-09-04 5 General MeTaxas, the Greek Prime Minishad, a two hour talk with King Edivard VIII when H's Majesty passed through Athens on hs way to Acropolis.27 words
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Article343 1936-09-04 5 NECK NECK RACE TORONTO STORK MARATHON STAKES Toronto, August 27. “Mrs. X.” an unnamed contestant, stepped up from nowhere today to run neck and neck with the two joint leaders in Toronto’s “Stork Marathon Stakes.” Although fame and a prize of £125,000 are at stake, this pretty, 24-year-old mother pleaded343 words
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Article199 1936-09-04 5 Millionaire's Legacy New York, Sept. 1. A fortune estimated at £12,000,000 has been left by Mr. Edward Julius Berwind, the coal mine owr.er, who died last week at the age of 88. His sister, Mirs Julia Berwind, and his nephew. Mr. Charles Dunlap, are named as199 words
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Article458 1936-09-04 5 WILD BEASTS FOR MOSCOW The Man from the Zoo, looking oddly out of place on the quayside, scratched his i head thoughtfully. “Loading the first Ark.” he said'with feeling, “must have been child’s plajTTo this. I’d like to see Father Noah, even with Shem, Ham and458 words
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264 1936-09-04 5 DESIGNED TO BURN MALAYAN COAL The Federated Malay States Railways Administration—who already have six “Sentinel” rail-cars in service—have placed with the Sentinel Waggon Works (1936). Limited, of Shrewsbury, an order for three additional “Sentinel” rail-cars. The general arrangement of the bodies of the new rail-cars264 words
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Advertisement331 1936-09-04 5 Would You Like TO WIN A BIG PRIZE? IF SO TRY FRASER NEAVE’S VOTING COMPETITION TO-DAY Ist Prize $200.b0 Many r 2nd $lOO.OO Consolation i 3rd 50.00 Prizes i Value $3/-each ol P w I W I F 'JK IL It |jf MR» t I can work, play, and dance331 words
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1762 1936-09-04 6 A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mr. Tan Lo Heong, J.P., yesterday morning. j Mr. Tan Lo Heong wag one of the leaders of the Chinese community in Penang and Province Wellesley. He died on Aug.1,762 words
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Miscellaneous366 1936-09-04 6 5-45 TONIGHT 9-30 DRAWING BIGGER CROWDS! If-G-M’S SENSATIONAL PICTURE ACCLAIMED THE GREATEST OF ALL MUSICAL TRIUMPHS I Miatinees On Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. ‘P J i«ted n o" en JGn, Ad Mln su ?e oj esf ed b y th^k story e of tb i eco] jyeL 6366 words
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286 1936-09-04 7 Australian Plan Every one of the 70 odd civil aeroplanes .operating on Australia’s 18 000 miles of air routes will be liable in an emergency for war service as bombers, scouts, or trooparriers, states a message from Canberra. Australian aviation authorities have r>een286 words
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563 1936-09-04 7 Messages Received Or Sent While In Hight A BOON TO PASSENGERS An increasing use is being male 'ey air travellers of the facility enabling wireless messages to be sent to passengers in airliners which are in flight, or from passengers in flight to ground stations.563 words
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Article697 1936-09-04 7 SEQUEL TO STREET AFFRAY 1 When the hearing of the case in which a Chinese ricksha puller named Low Ah 1 Chong was charged with being a member of an unlawful assembly, at the janction of Argyll Road and Transfer Road on July 2, was resumed yesterday697 words
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Article99 1936-09-04 7 Crashes On Stack Of Poles A 19-yearold Chinese motor-cyclist, whose name is given as Chan Meng Kee, died following injuries received on Tuesday afternoon when his machine ran off Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore. The motor-cycle crossed the drain and grass verge and as it dropped into a field99 words
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152 1936-09-04 7 New York, Aug. 25. Muriel Lucille West, 19-year-old Hollywood society beauty, was found strangled to death in her apartment this morning. Detectives trying to revive Miss West were interrupted by a young man who explained he was Winston Gardiner, a radio operator aboard152 words
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Article232 1936-09-04 7 Fortunes Told By Chemicals An image, sitting in front of a crystal, was produced at Greenwich Police-court last week when Arthur Skidmore, 34, of East road, Belvedere, was charged with professing to tell fortunes by a chemical contrivance,” in Douglas-street, Deptford. In front of the stand was232 words
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237 1936-09-04 7 Last Message Of Mrs. A. Shashoua London, Aug. 25. Two letters, one leaving her wedding' ring to her 10-year-old son, and the other to the Coroner were left by Mrs. Iris Shashoua, widow of Mr. Abraham Shashoua, who was found gassed in her flat237 words
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Article238 1936-09-04 7 Protest Against Police A solicitor retired from a case at Croydon Borough Police-court last week as, he said, “a protest” against the way in which the Commissioner of Police was conducting it. He was Mr. Cooley Singleton, appearing for one of two lorry drivers summoned fcr238 words
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Article654 1936-09-04 8 IN our leading article yesterday we discussed the need for ad- vertising Malaya to the world, and commented upon the lack oi ap- preciation on the part of the Govern- j ment of the immense value of publicity. Our remarks were based upon the report for654 words
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Article259 1936-09-04 8 Selling Pressure Against Franc k 1 1 London, Sept. 3. I The booming of guns near the FrancoSpanish frontier has had a seisnric leffect on the foreign exchange market where nervousness over the French political and financial situation has resulted in increased selling pressure against francs from259 words
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Article759 1936-09-04 8 Smoke At Eventide —A Lot Of Knowledge About A Little Insect —A Motoring Mystery hung so heavily over the vicinity of Dato Kramat market last evening just before nightfall that an observer might have fancied there was a fire somewhere at hand. There were several fires, in759 words
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Article328 1936-09-04 8 AIR MAILS I A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland and South Africa via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7 p.m. today. I A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra via Singapore and thence by K.L.M. Service328 words
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126 1936-09-04 8 Excellent Direction j Responsible One of the finest feats of film direction ever seen in Penang is responsible for the complete success of “Captain January” in which has its premiere at* the Majestic, Penang, today, is a striking example of the i triumph of mind126 words
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Advertisement21 1936-09-04 8 HAVE A GOOD SHIRT TO YOUR BACK 1 TOOTAL RED LABEL POPLIN. RegcL i T I HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD. PENANG.21 words
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Obituary39 1936-09-04 8 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Messrs. Tan Swee Teong and Tan Swee Chin beg to thank those who sent wreaths, scrolls and banners and motor cars for their use and those who attended the funeral of their late father, Mr. Tan Lo Heong39 words
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109 1936-09-04 9 TO CONSULT FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS OF FATHER’S FUNERAL It is understood that Mr. Lee Cheng Ong will fly to Penang by the Penang-Hongkong air mail plane today. He is expected to arrive in Penang tomorrow morning. Mr. Lee Cheng Ong is the eldest109 words
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Article455 1936-09-04 9 Boxing TWO TECHNICAL KNOCK-OUTS (BY “SPECTATOR”) BEFORE a large crowd at Wembley Park, Penang, last night, Nai Boon Mah, the Siamese Junior lightweight, decisively outpointed Rough Diamond. Boon Mah had an easy passage throughout, and could have won by a knock-out had he followed up455 words
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Article206 1936-09-04 9 Perak Open Amateur Boxing Championships (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 4. The second Perak Open Amateur Boxing Championships, held by the newly instituted Perak Boxing Association, at Jubilee Park last night provided several exciting fights. Donald Hogan, a newcomer, who gave a splendid exhibition, entered the final206 words
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380 1936-09-04 9 Doubles Final and Distribution Of Prizes Ideal weather favoured the “Bowls Night” at the Penang Sports Club last night, the illuminated rinks providing an attractive sight to the hundreds who pass the Esplanade in the evening. And while enthusiastic members played on the brilliantly380 words
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Article73 1936-09-04 9 C.F.C. To Meet H.A.F.C. Tomorrow The final of the P.F.A. second division soccer league will be played tomorrow between the Crescent Football Club and the H.A.F.C. on the St. Xavier’s Institution ground. After the match the C’m presented by Fun and Frolic Ltd., will be given73 words
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176 1936-09-04 9 World’s Featherweight Championship New York. Sept. 4. In a match for the world’s featherweight championship as recognised by the New Y ork State Ath’etic Comnvssiom Belliose, the holder, knocked out Dave Crowley, the British featherweight contender, in the ninth round. X crowd of176 words
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Article92 1936-09-04 9 Ambers Outpoints Canzoneri New York, Sept. In another title fight staged here tonight for the world’s lightweight championship, Lou Ambers outpointed the holder, Tony Canzoneri, in a 15 rounds contest. FEROCIOUS FIGHT This fight was fought at a ferocious pace Canzoneri used the well-known “Spider and Fly”92 words
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Article397 1936-09-04 9 Miscellany THREE CHINESE of different clans and different places of abode were charged before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, the Penang Police magistrate, with having been concerned in communist activities. After tho charges had been explained to them, they were ordered to be kept in police custody for397 words
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Article182 1936-09-04 9 Britons Overwhelmed In Singles Pine Valley, Sept. 3. The United States overwhelmed Great Britain in the singles by 7i to a half and easily retained the Walker Cup today. Starting the day with an advantage of two matches gained in the foursomes, .the i Americans easily182 words
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Article117 1936-09-04 9 TIN ,YESTERDAY TODAT London—(Spot) £187.10.0 £187.5.0 London —(3 months) £184.10.0 £184.5.0 Singapore $93.25 $93.50 Business Done Penang $92.62% Business Done Buyers no sellers COPRA.— (Sundried) $5.75 $5.70 BLACK PEPPER $9.30 $0.2» RUBBER London 7fJd 7fjd New York 166 t c(G) lS&clG) Singapore—Spot 26%c 26%c Sept 26% c 26%c117 words
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Advertisement382 1936-09-04 9 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS j AGENTS WANTED jImportant Dutch Firm wish to appoint reliable and energetically working agents in order to push new and remunerative business. Please apply, whilst stating references, to Mr. H. Engelen, P.O. Eox: 48, Roosendaal, Holland. NOTICE Evening classes In Applied Mathematics and Machine Drawing will be held382 words
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Advertisement45 1936-09-04 9 PENANG CHORAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY A meeting of Members will be held at the Penang Cricket Club on Thursday 10th. September 1936 at 6.45 p.m. Members are invited to bring any friends who are interested in the objects of the Society. J .P. SOUTER President.45 words
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Advertisement113 1936-09-04 9 "E. O." Hotel PENANG Tomorrow Extension to 1 A.M. (Applied for) DINNER. DANCE CABARET FINAL PERFORMANCE OF NINA VLADIMIR In a Brilliant Programme of Modern, Eccentric Acrobatic Dances. IN A CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Dinner Cabaret $3/- Non-Diners $l/FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS. ’PHONE 322. I WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL.113 words
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Article737 1936-09-04 10 SMALL AMOUNT OF LiQUSDAT.’ON (From Our London Staff.) London, Aug. 28. i The Rubber commodity ma-kct has been idle throughout. Die week Business trans- Acted has been 01 mcagie proportions and there has been, in fact, almost a complete lack of orders, both trade and737 words
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Article1203 1936-09-04 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. •Z 1 I* v w co NAMES. >. 2'5 PI Ui H RUBBER (DoiUi>. I I M’enby Rubber Co. 150 160 I A,ur Gajah Rubber Estate 105 Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 32J j| I Ver rtitam i lanung Syndicate 135 1 W I Ayer Malek Rubber1,203 words
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Article1905 1936-09-04 10 Mine A Wasting Asset, But “Tin Grows In The Ground The annual general meeting of Fusing Rubber and Tin, Ltd., was held in London recently, Mr. H. Percy Hood presiding. The chairman said: The accounts cover the first year during which the production of both1,905 words
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Advertisement127 1936-09-04 10 BANKS. Experience Tenches One To Save, But How Many Have Found 4 Way To Put By Their Spare Dollars OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. offer you facilities of their SAVINGS DEPARTMENT For Systematic Saving. BEGIN YOUR SAVINGS NOW For Rules and Regulations Apply MANAGER, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation. Ltd., Nos. 28 30,127 words
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Advertisement559 1936-09-04 10 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,247,830 Capital Paid Up £1,050,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto. Chairman I Sir Charles Alexander Innes, K.C.S.I. t C.I E. Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., J. M. Ryrie.559 words
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Article64 1936-09-04 11 "If I Can’t Be Caviare I Won't Be Rice Pudding" A girl has just been found shot dead in her hotel room at Bar Harbour, Maine —one of the fashionable seaside resorts of America. Beside her was a note which read: “If I can’t be caviare, I won’t64 words
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Article320 1936-09-04 11 London, September 3. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Riae or fall otherwise stated Oonversion Loan, 5 p.e., 1944-64 119% Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 118% War Loan, 3% p.c. 107% Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102% Oom. Union Assce. (Units) 11% prudential Assce. “A” 38 Royal Assce.320 words
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Article108 1936-09-04 11 London, September 3. RUBBER: Steady. Spot 7H buyers 7% sellers. OctyDec. 7% buyers 718 sellers. Jan./March 718 buyers 7% sellers. April/June 7% buyers 7(8 sellers. New York 16.40 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 45,521 tons Liverpool 62,545 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.2.6. PEPPER White Muntok 4%d.108 words
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Article111 1936-09-04 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 76 29(64 76% New York 5.03& 5.0318 Montreal 5.03% 5.03% Brussels 29.81% 29.82% Geneva 15-44% 15.46 Amsterdam 7.41 7.42 Milan 6318 «4 Berlin l 2^l 1252 Prague 121% 121% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26 26 Madrid 41%111 words
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Article191 1936-09-04 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’» Stars List today Buyers Sellers RUBBER Batu Lintang 1-17% 1.22% Broga 89 92% Indragiri 1.17% 1.22% Kluang 67 72% Mentakab 41 45 Sungei Tukang 1.17% 1.22% Tambalak 68 72% c Ulu Benut 51 55191 words
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Article230 1936-09-04 11 Buyers Sellers RUBBER Allenbys 1.50 1-57% Ayer Panas 1-47% 1.55 Bassetts 60 62 B. Lintangs 1-17% 1.20 Bentas 97% 1.00 Brogas 87 90 Indragiris 1.15 1.20 M. Pindas 1.37% 1.42% Mentakabs 40 42% N. Scudais 1.45 1.50 Pajams 1-77% 1.85 Sungei Ansons 1.25 1.30 Sungei Tukangs 1.17% 1.20230 words
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Article148 1936-09-04 11 LEAN CO. today s opening quotations Buyers Seilers MINING Ampats 4|3 4|7% B. Selangors 80 84 Hong Fatts 82 86 Johans 24 27 K. Lan juts 18(0 1816 K. Kampars 11|3 11|9 Katus 19(0 19|9 Pangnga Rivers 8(6 9|3 Pungahs 21(0 21(6 Rantau Ordy. 75 79 R. Tin Fields 7|o148 words
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Article367 1936-09-04 11 The following are the changes in cur I quotations up to noon today Saturday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller-' 1 TINS Ampats 4(6 4(9 4(4% 4(7% A. Hitams 15(6 16(0 15(3 16(0 Ayer Wengs 1.57% 1.62% 1.57% 1.62% Bangrins 17|0 17(9 16(9 17(6 B. Selangors 82 85 80367 words
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Article121 1936-09-04 11 Katu Tin Dredging Ltd. —Dredge statistics for the month of Aug. 1936, hrs. run 619, cubic yards treated 150,00'0. tin ore won 367 pikuls, estimated cost $12,800, cost per cubic yard 8.53 cents. Renong Consolidated —Dredge statistics for the month of Aug. 1936, hours run 440, cubic yards121 words
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Article137 1936-09-04 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Seller» TIN Ayer Weng 1.62% 1.67% B. Selangor 80 82% Hong Fatt 80 85 Jelebu 80 85 Kuchai 75 80 Lukut 98 1.02 Nawng Pet 55 57% North Taiping 55 57% Rahman Hyd. 95 97% Rantau Ordy. 77 79 Rantau Pref. 80 82% Sungei Luas 1.40137 words
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Article116 1936-09-04 11 Operations of the under-mentioned Companies for the month of July, 1936: Hrs. Cu. Yds. Picuia Ampat Tin 1828 *****0 951 Southern Kinta 3787 *****00 7718 Tongkah Har 2569 *****0 1637 Anglo-Siamese 1025 *****0 301 Jelapang 525 *****0 320 Kramat 393 *****0 1010 Kampong Lanjut 1307 *****0 1693 Kuala116 words
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Advertisement263 1936-09-04 11 FRIDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, 1936 WEMBLEY Main Gate 10 Cents Only TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA— "Ten Golden Pills" SEATS —40, 30 and 20 Cents No Free Lists LAST BUT ONE PERFORMANCE “DARDANELLA TONIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT ONLY TONIGHT FRIDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER PREMIERE FOR MALAYA DJA’S MYSTIC OF MYSTIC THE PEARL OF263 words
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Article1337 1936-09-04 12 Difficulties Facing Shipowners And Shipbuilders TWO INDUSTRIES OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TH.AT the British Government would soon have to- help some of the 'great shipping line's to meet highly subsidised competition was the opinion expressed at Glasgow recently by Mr. Denham Christie, chairman of Messrs. 'Barclay, Curie1,337 words
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Article162 1936-09-04 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. ”DUYM AER van TWIST” from Beiawan-Deli, Asahan and Paneh (Laboean-Bilik). S.S. ‘‘MANIPI” from Langsa, Idi, Smpang-Olim, Tg. Poera, Soesoe and Pangkaaln-Brandan. SS. "JEYI’ORE from Kobe via ports. Sails same day for Colombo, Bomaby and Karachi. S.S. “ISLAM!” from Japan and China via Singapore.162 words
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Article207 1936-09-04 12 TWO ESTONIAN j SWMAJUNES Lembit an<T Kalev.—Two Etonian s. (1 > marines were' launched at tte Naval srruction Works of Messrs. Vk-k erK Ai*mstrongs, Borrow. The Lembit. the v vessel to take the' water, was chi isten-.i < the Wife of Here August Schmidt th rstoniria207 words
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Article209 1936-09-04 12 NORWEGIAN STATE LOAM GUARANTEES APPROVED After a debate extending over threr days, the Norwegian Storting has unmumously sanctioned the Government proposals for the grant of State loan guarantees for the modernisaima of the shipbuilding industry Amounts allocated, included 3,600.000kr. to the Bergens Mek- Verkrted. to which209 words
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Miscellaneous1543 1936-09-04 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES j ‘‘Pidgin RADIO The Pick Of The South Seas” i PERSONALITIES-56 The Programmes «Word Collin*»., who ha. lived an coral (■■■> 'T' ’'“'Y I<,„. d ,l: customs, the.r languages, etc. t uul give a tilth in "Pidgin English ,llt South Seas'" v Bible stories and a discussion1,543 words
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Article270 1936-09-04 13 Name Tc Celebrate Kieig i George's Jubilee The “Royal Silver Jubilee 1910-1935,” the first lifeboat of a new type, was named at Wells, Norfolk, recently. The boat has been built out of a gift of £3,000 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, in celebration of270 words
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Advertisement734 1936-09-04 13 LIMB to Europe via suez. J“ p’SS'g NeTZk A. HECTOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam GlaXw London Sep t. 10 PRES. MONROE Oct. 7 Oct. 20 GLENSHIEL L’don R’dam H’bur? Antw P m Sept 4 Sept 30 Sept. 24 PRES. VAN BUREN Oct. 21 Nov. 3 MiddlSroteh Oct. 8 PHES GARFIELD Nov.734 words
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Advertisement781 1936-09-04 13 l3 PO AS and A W BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “BULAN” Sept. 4 Outwards from London for China Japan. S/S MATA HARI 22™ wqa SAILINGS781 words
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Miscellaneous1186 1936-09-04 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES Military concert. 11.05—Margaret Wet- French stock (rentes,». 10 20- -Close bulletin and market prices in English. ZBW —HONG KONG ter signs songs by Fanz Litzs, 11.20 down 9.31 —Time signal. Closedown. «Close down. I Wavekngth: 25.24 m.—11,885 kc. TOMORROW Wavelength: 34.29 m. (8750 kc|s). TOMORROW 11.35 p.m.—News in1,186 words
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Article965 1936-09-04 14 —Special Sports Section CONDUCTED BY TIC-TAC THE PROGRAMME The following is the programme for the first day of the Singapore Turf Club Gold Cup Meeting to be run at Singapore on Saturday. Sept. 5. The order of running and scratchings will be found on Page 1: d965 words
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Article549 1936-09-04 14 Griffins Likely To Win Tomorrow Singapore Races These notes are oeing written ueivre tne scratchings are known. The scratchings and order of running will be found on another opage. I have already given my early selections but after careful consideration I see no reason549 words
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Article180 1936-09-04 14 Ties Fcr The Week T ie f Rowing ties in the Penang Sports Club tennig tournament have been arranged TODAY Mer’s Singles “B” (fina'l —H. A. F. Brocke —5 vs J. H. Strahan —5. Ladies’ Doubles :—Mrs. Sydney Smith and Miss Nixon —1 vn Mrs. and Miss180 words
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Article71 1936-09-04 14 —Reuter London, Sept. 3. 1 Playing their second match of the season in the first division of the English tootball league, Brentford gained an unexpected victory over Arsenal by two goals to nil. In another match in the northern section of the third division played today, Carlisle j United,.—Reuter - 71 words
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Article146 1936-09-04 14 First Penang State Trial Tomorrow The following teams have been selected for the first Rugby State trial match of the season which will take place on the Esplanade at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow: COLOURS WHITES J. F. Keay Foong Chin K. A. G. Hague A. H. West J. R.146 words
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Advertisement83 1936-09-04 14 I Would You Like TO WIN A BIG PRIZE? IF SO TRY FRASER NEAVE’S VOTING COMPETITION TO-DAY. Ist Prize $200.00 Many 2nd: $lOO.OO Consolation 3rd 50.00 Prizes Value $3/- each PENANG g 'Phone 543. If TOMORROW 1 Dipper Dapeel Extension To 1 a.m. I MU SIC I fcy I JIMMY83 words
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Article, Illustration3422 1936-09-04 15 Mr. W.H. Elkins On Essentials Of -The Game VALUABLE HINTS "■"HE Malayan Golf Champion, Mr. W.H. Elkins, entered the “list” this week as an instructor when he gave a broadcast talk from station ZGE, Kuala Lumpur 1 Mr. Elkins said, at the beginning, that golf3,422 words
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Advertisement225 1936-09-04 15 HMr. L. J Shorter Chief Engineer, ank Mr. W Wood, Chief Chemist of Messrs Singer Co. Limited, recommend Mobiloil, because of its freedom from slum-forming impurities. If you own a Singer, Mobiloil will help you to get the best out of a remarkably good car. Refined by a new, exclusive225 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-09-04 16 IN THE ARMS OF THE LAW GOING ALOFT. FIRESIDE COMFORT ON A RAINY DAY. "SWEETHEARTS" THE BATH. A HOT JDAY SNAPSHOT FROM SCOTLAND. THE SEASIDE SMILE.31 words
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Advertisement77 1936-09-04 16 New Or. We&J|S| Germ-proof- sealed n/ if>J IN SPARKLING GLASS! Z, IxS If Super-bristles, wa- Z, /Ij fsg II TER-PROOFED! 60% 111 j, SB more effective ao more lit tng “SOGGY toothbrush.’’ 11l 111 I BS Ilf Your absolute satis- 111 ll I rig FACTION GUAR AN- 111 SS Ilf77 words
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