Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 September 1936
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Title Section20 1936-09-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 217. Vol. XCIV. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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215 1936-09-17 1 Villagers Helpless As —-’Reuter. Crew Are Swept To Death Copenhagen, September 17. THE French Polar expedition ship Pourquoi Pas sank in a gale off Iceland. The leader, Dr. Charcot, and all the crew except one was drowned. Thirty bodies have been washed ashore. Reykjavik,—-’Reuter. - 215 words
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Article479 1936-09-17 1 TO BE OPENED BY CONSUL OR many years past, our country has been suffering from a large adverse balance in its foreign trade. Unless this leakage is stopped, the national existence cannot be preserved. At the present juncture, steps should be immediately devised to balance imports andT479 words
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Article33 1936-09-17 1 .--British Radio. London, Sept. 16. Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, arrived at Gibraltar this morning in the Admiralty yacht Enchantress. After landing he called at Government House..--British Radio. - 33 words
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Article61 1936-09-17 1 Association Formed In Penang A hotel keepers’ association has been organised by the proprietors of Chinese lodging houses and hotels in Penang. It is understood that its purpose is to eliminate competition. A fixed rates regarding to room charges will be put into practice very soon and61 words
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Article56 1936-09-17 1 A simple slogan competition begins in next week’s Sunday Gazette—and there is $lOO to be won. The competition is free and you may send in as many entries as you please. The Sunday Gazette will contain the many interesting features which have made it the most56 words
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Article43 1936-09-17 1 I.—Reuter Wireless. Jerusalem, Sept. 16. The first death sentences under the emergency regulations were imposed by the Criminal Assizes on two Arabs found guilty of firing on His Majesty’s Forces escorting a convoy 713 when a British soldier was wounded.I.—Reuter Wireless. - 43 words
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Article18 1936-09-17 1 The output of Raub Australian Gold for the four weeks ended Sept. 12 was 2002.04 ounces.18 words
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Article29 1936-09-17 1 The U.S. questionnaire figures for September are as follows: Imports 42,600 tons. Consumption 46,700 tons. Stocks 229,100 tons. Afloat 63,600 tons. Consumption of reclaimed 11,000 tons.29 words
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Article, Illustration54 1936-09-17 1 CAPTAIN W. J. IRVINE (right), the bachelor captain of a London steamer, who, with only the orders of a doctor flashed by radio 300 miles across the Pacific,, these twins into the world. His ship is the Silver Beech. and the twins, both girls, were named Silver54 words
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Article189 1936-09-17 1 “19th” Leave Pakhoi Canton, Sept. 17. NINETEENTH A nay units have "evacuated Pakhoi under orders of the Kwangsi leaders, an <1 it is reported that J a p a n e s e officials have already landed to investigate the killing of the Japanese druggist. The189 words
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Article124 1936-09-17 1 —Reuter. Home Football Results London, Sept. 16. To win was again a hard task in today’s first and second divisions in the Englirh football league, two matches being drawn in the four played. Following are the results of matches played today in the English League DIVISION I—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article41 1936-09-17 1 The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China has declared an interim dividend for the past half-year at the rate of 14 I per cent, per annum subject to income tax. The dividend is payable on September 23.41 words
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Article229 1936-09-17 1 London, Sept. 16 A more hopeful attitude taken of the French strike situation coupled with M. Vincent Auriol’s assurance that the French Government’s efforts would be continued within the framework of the present capitalist system, resulted in a Relaxation o£ selling pressure against the franc today.229 words
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Advertisement16 1936-09-17 1 lAH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement55 1936-09-17 1 t WEIGHTS PROSPECTS FOR THE GOLD CUP —See Page 9. “First catch your hare then cook him’.’ We catch 'em We sell 'em You buy 'em You cook 'em Everybody eats 'em Not only Hares, but Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, Woodcock, Quail, Pigeons etc. i PENANG 1560 PHONE BUTTER worth 3355 words
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Miscellaneous23 1936-09-17 1 r 200 NOT OUT!— Margery Binner, who is appearing in Pride and PreiuUce." which has passed tw performance at the St. James' Theatre.23 words
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Article, Illustration555 1936-09-17 2 UNIQUE POSITION SINCE 1931 “Greater Prestige And Liabilities" COMING in» the opening year of a new reign, there is a special interest in the comment which Mr. J. A. Spender makes 1 on the position of the Sovereign as head of the Empire in his555 words
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Article85 1936-09-17 2 Rise In Living Cosfs Since Abyssinicn War Vatican City. Sept. 8. As compensation for the rise in the cost of living since the begin ring of the Abyssinian war, ri~es in wages varying between six and ten per cent, have been granted to wrkmen in85 words
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54 1936-09-17 2 Plans for the Coronati.n of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy as Emperor of Ethiopia, ere understood to be under considerai n in R me. Ceremony is expected to eke place at Addis Ababa next May just iorr r’ e flr t anniversary of the Italian54 words
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Article449 1936-09-17 2 Proposals For The Coronation LONDON SCHEMES A meeting cf the Coronation Planting Committee was held at the Garden Club, Chesterfield Gaidens, W., w’ith Sir Lionel Earle, in the absence of I-ord Lothian, in the chair. The chairman explained that the chief function of the committee would be449 words
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Article65 1936-09-17 2 Stays Away From F©r Mis Birthday England’s oldest magistrate, Mr. Alfred Dennis, of Weymouth, celebrated his 97th birthday on Sept. 8 by— Rising at 7.3 o—half au hour later than usual; Absenting himself from the Bench; Taking a 60-mile car ride with his ro:r. Afterwards he received65 words
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Article275 1936-09-17 2 Marriage At Christmas Prince Bernard Zur Lippe-Bies-Terfeld, who, it was announced on Sept. 8, has become engaged to Princess Juliana, Crown Princess of Holland, was congratulated by a “Daily Express" Staff Reporter and asked when the wedding was to be. "At Christmas,” he said, “or275 words
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Advertisement419 1936-09-17 2 AW Doctors Revolutionary Discovery B. IV. Hair's Wonderful vaso-dila-tion discovery has not only given relief io thousands of sufferers from the diead, disease of Asthma, but has put them back on the road jjT< 1 I <•’ X- I to glorious health. < I nil in the coupon be- low419 words
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Advertisement57 1936-09-17 2 W /fowl 1 Ml 111 "11 I Before you |j say ‘Whisky j 1 say I Dewar’s I M M H White Label I IL=____J I OBTAINABLE IN THE USUAL QUART AND PINT BOTTLES ALSO IN PINT FLASKS AND HANDY NIP FLASKS (Quarter Size.) Sole Agents for PENANG, PERAK and57 words
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Article195 1936-09-17 3 Military Works Held Up At New Barracks MORE PINEAPPLE FACTORIES REOPENING (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 16. Labour unrest has been prevalent on several construction works in Singapore following the strike of pineapple cutters. Strikes have developed at military works at Pasir Panjang and Changi195 words
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Article89 1936-09-17 3 .—British Radio. Part Played By Motor Industry London, Sept. 16. i The important share in industrial revival taken by the motor industry is shown by figures of recent growth in output of British cars. The number of private cars and taxis produced in ten months from October last.—British Radio. - 89 words
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Article39 1936-09-17 3 British Radio. London, Sept. 16. A Charter of Incorporation was presented to the Üban District of Surbiton today by Lord Ashcombe. Lord Lieutenant of Surrey. This is the first Charter to be granted by’ King EdwardBritish Radio. - 39 words
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Article110 1936-09-17 3 Figurehead Now In Museum The biggest repair work on H.M.S. Victory, Nelson s old flagship, since her restoration to Trafalgar rig in the graving dock at Portsmouth Dockyard eight years ago, is now in progress. The huge pinew’ood bowsprit, 68ft. long and 36in. in diameter, is110 words
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Article135 1936-09-17 3 Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for the Co ordination of Defence, suggested to the National Conference of Friendly Societies at Cambridge last week that there might be a tax of a half-penny or a penny a week on every house erected to start a fund for135 words
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Article252 1936-09-17 3 26 New Squadrons In Service London, Sept. 16. Twenty-six new squadrons —twenty three in the regular service and three auxiliary—have now been added to the strength of the Royal Air Force under the terms of the expansion plan announced by the Government ini May last year. Three252 words
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Article168 1936-09-17 3 Doctor's Appeal For Lost Camera The following advertisement appeared in The Daily Telegraph last W’eek: ‘On Friday, Jan. 30, a Zeiss Contax Camera, No. U *****, was Lost in the West End. This camera was used to record results of medical research in a London hospital,168 words
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Article163 1936-09-17 3 Tea Party At Kedah Indian Association (From Our Own Correspondent). Alor Star, September 14. The members of Kedah Indian Association entertained Mr. A. C. Samy an old member of the Association to a farewell 'tea party this evening at the association’s premises, in view of his163 words
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Article68 1936-09-17 3 .—British Radio. Exhibition At Oxford London, Sept. 16. An exhibition was opened at Bodleian Library, Oxford, today to commemorate the centenary of the foundation of Havard University in the United States of America. Havard takes its name from its first great benefactor, John Harvard, whose home wag.—British Radio. - 68 words
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Article142 1936-09-17 3 Family Reunion At Balmoral London, Sept. 16. The King, who according to present arrangements is leaving on Friday for Balmoral, transacted state business in Buckingham Palace today. Among his Majesty's visitors was Sir William Clark, British High Commissioner in the Union of South Africa, who is returning to142 words
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Article110 1936-09-17 3 .—British Radio. Lord Cranborne To Lead British Delegation London, Sept. 16. Lord Cranborne, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs left London yesterday by road for Geneva where he expects to arrive tomorrow’ in readiness for the opening of the League Council meeting, and in the absence of the Foreign Secretary,.—British Radio. - 110 words
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Article90 1936-09-17 3 King Agrees To Lay Keelplate London, Sept 15 The construction of the Cunard-White Star company’s liner No. 552, sister ship to the Queen Mary, will begin in December and work on placing in position the keel blocks of firew’ood, specially chosen to avoid the danger of combustion w’hen90 words
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Article37 1936-09-17 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 6. The engagement ig announced of the Rev. D. E. J. Hodge, assistant Chaplain at St. Andrew’s Cathedral., Singapore, and Miss Eileen Dines, nursing sister St. Andrew’s Hospital, Singapore.37 words
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Article41 1936-09-17 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, ;Sept 6 The, Straits Times understands Mr. A. E. Thornley Jones has been appointed a Legislative Councillor to take the place of the Hon. Mr. W. A. Fell whose term cf office has expired.41 words
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Article44 1936-09-17 3 .—British Radio. London, Sept. 16. The need for younger magistrates to be in closer touch with the youth of the country on the new junevile court is urged in a Home Office circular issued to justices throughout the country.—British Radio. i.—British Radio. - 44 words
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Advertisement273 1936-09-17 3 NEW "SPRINGTHJE HOTEL! Phone No. 60 TANJONG BUNGAH, PENANG 1 .RE'» 1 Mfe'-1... FOR TOUR PLEASURE WE HAVE ERECTED A DIVING STAG» 1 COMPLETE WITH SPRING BOARD. 1 KATES HAVE BEEN huUHJCED 1 WEEK-END RATES REDUCED TO J 5- PER DAY, INCLUSIVE I f MODERATE CHARGES FOR BREAKFAST, TIFFIN AND273 words
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Article667 1936-09-17 4 PASSENGERS BY AIR The following were passengers wh< Arrived or left Singapore by Dutch planes Arrived from N.E.I. by K.L.M. plane JEdelvalk on Sept. 12: Mr. George Tess xnar. Mr. J. R. Payden, Mr. A. Gutwirth. Left for Medan. India and Europe by KLM-plane Edelvalk on Sept.667 words
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Article86 1936-09-17 4 On Way Home From School (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. September 15. A Chinese boy of about ten years of age was knocked down by a car this afternoon opposite St. Michael’s School. He wits on his way home after attending school. The car was86 words
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467 1936-09-17 4 F.M.S. SUPPLIES NOT TOO i DRASTICALLY CUT THE supplies of chandu to opium smokers in the F.M.S. have not been L o drastically cut, according to a spokesman of the Government, to whom a “Malay Mail” reporter referred the complaint contained in a recent letter467 words
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Article252 1936-09-17 4 STRANGE CONTEST IN SIAM Bangkok, Sept. 15. A fierce contest between two armies of red ants is reported to have taken place on Sunday (Sept. 6) afternoon from noon to three p. m., in the old capital of Ayuthia. The two armies came into contact252 words
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Article55 1936-09-17 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. September 15. A report of burglary at the Masonic Lodge, at Tiger Lane, Ipoh. has been received by the police. It would appear that the thieves broke into the Lodge through a window and among other things took away 14 bottles of beer.55 words
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Article164 1936-09-17 4 NO PART FOR HIMSELF Hollywood, Sept. 12. Charlie Chaplin is to direct a film called “Regency,” based on the English novel by D.L. Murray, and Paulette Goddard will take the leading part. Mr. Chaplin says that he will direct and produce the film, but not164 words
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Advertisement62 1936-09-17 4 Hill n »1 i-r-yr l —t n~r»j m i«n i«ri miniiiiiiiwiiii mwirnrr—inriumim-.- .Ki vr i him ■>'R 111 "w»«i INTERIOR DECORATION for Penang’s most beautiful house soon to be completed for Mr. Lim Cheng Teik was carried out by PASKOE Limited Orchard Road, Singapore Pascoe's designed and carried out PANELLING62 words
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Article365 1936-09-17 5 Should Be Visited By Vicars FRIENDLY FEELING WITH THE CHURCH Brotherhood in the village inn is advocated by the Rev. Alfred Arthur Evans, of Chichester, in an article in the current issue of the “Chichester Diocesan Gazette,” which is edited by the Bishop, Dr. G K365 words
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Article53 1936-09-17 5 Dalton. (Georgia), Sept. 7. After storming the gaol in the middle of the night, a frenzied mob today lynched a 21-year-old negro accused of an attempted attack on a white woman near here. The mob forced the gaoler under cover of revolvers to hand over the keys to53 words
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Article388 1936-09-17 5 f Freak Storms Sweep South England DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN ST. JAMES'S PARK A young man and hi.? girl companion were killed by lightning while sheltering under a tree in St. James’s Park, London, i last week; a third storm victim was a lighterman whese barge in388 words
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Article, Illustration606 1936-09-17 5 T. U. C. Reject United Front With Reds Plymouth, Sept. 11. SIR Walter Citrine, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, lashed out at the Communists when the demand for a United Front was brought up again today The demand was defeated by606 words
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Article419 1936-09-17 5 Water-Loving Animal REPTILE'S SIX-MONTHS* FAST London, Sept. 9. The most interesting arrival of the week is an Impala antelope—an animal seldom seen alive outside its native land, and one which has not been previously represented in the Zoological Society’s collection. I The animal was presented419 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-09-17 5 MARGATE’S CARNIVAL.—The “Queen,” Miss Patricia Austen, with her maids of honour and (right) a flower basket tableau in the Carnival procession.23 words
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355 1936-09-17 5 Story Of Police In Hidden Cabinet j London September 11. TWO men, one a London councillor, who were said to have asked for £25 as the price of influencing the giving of a council contract, were sentenced at the Old Bailey today. Andrew Walter355 words
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Article70 1936-09-17 5 Guard Of Photo-Electric Cells Los Angeles, September 8. Massive steel walls and an intricate system of photo-electric cells now guard Mary Astor’s famous diary. Impounded by the court, following the settlement of the dispute between Miss Astor and her former husband over the custody70 words
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Article102 1936-09-17 5 Coroner's Verdict On Child's Death > (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, September 15. The Ipoh Coroner, Mr. L. C. SimpsooGray delivered his verdict yesterday in connection with the inquiry on an 11-ye«r--old Chinese girl who died as a result oC burns sustained when a car caught firs102 words
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Advertisement141 1936-09-17 5 HIGH SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO Any radio receiver when tuned to a station produces a certain background of “hiss.” The ratio of the loudness of the programme to the intensity of the ‘hiss’ is termed the “signal-to-noise ratio” of the receiver, and the higher the “signal-to-noise ratio” of the receiver the less141 words
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353 1936-09-17 6 'TRIBUTES TO PRINCE PURACHATRA At the weekly tiffin meeting of the Penang Rotary Club held yesterday at the E. &O. Hotel reference was made to the death of the late Prince Purachatra, Governor of District 80 and after Dr. Lee Tiang Keng, the President,353 words
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Article233 1936-09-17 6 AIR MAILS A man for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland and South Africa via Singapore I and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7 p. m. tomorrow. DEFERRED DEPARTURE I a mail for Australia, New Zealand, Java 'and Timor Dilly via233 words
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Article380 1936-09-17 6 INDIANS IPOH CORINTHIANS DRAW Lim Seng Fook Cup Final GAME SPOILT BY POOR REFEREEING (Frcm Our Own Correspondent, Ipoh, September 10. The final match in the senior division of 1 the Perak Football Association Cup Competition, for the Lim Seng Fook Cup, between the Kinta Indians and the Ipoh Chinese380 words
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Article308 1936-09-17 6 Unusual Succession Of Distinguished Visitors Singapore, Sept 16. Three Governor-Generals within a week. i and four within a month—such is the uni usual succession of distinguished visitors in Singapore at present. On Monday afternoon Jonkheer A.W.L. Tjarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer, Go-ivemor-General designate of Netherlands India, passed through308 words
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Article, Illustration34 1936-09-17 6 Mr. Aw Boon HmC, the. wellknown philanthropist seen at the Penang Aerodrome with local Chinese frends, after arrival by K L.M. plane yesterday. Mr Aw is leaving for Ipoh today.34 words
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Article166 1936-09-17 6 Committee Meeting Today The fifth committee meeting of the Penang Chinese “Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign” Association will be held at the Philomathic Union at 4 p.m. today. All committee members of the association are requested to be present. The following contributions were collected by the Eng Tai Hoay Kuan,166 words
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Article271 1936-09-17 6 SPORTS CLUB PRIZE Giving Owing to the indisposition of Dr. Hopkins the Mixed Doubles final between Dr. and Mrs. Hopkins and A. B. Paterson and Mrs. Purcell, which was to bring the Penang Sports Club half yearly tennis tournament to a close could not be played. Instead, an271 words
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Miscellaneous230 1936-09-17 6 WINDSOR 6-15 Last Night Tonight 9-30 A Super Hindustani Talkie "BOMBAY MAIL'* WITH A SPLENDID CAST. Full of Thrills I Stunts Suspense Replete with Melodious Sony’s and Music, Charming Dances and Hilarious Laughter. A great mystery drama that no one will want to miss 1 USUAL PRICES OF ADMISSION. Tomorrow230 words
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Miscellaneous67 1936-09-17 6 GALA MALAYAN PREMIERE! W4TCH FOR SCREENING DATE I f aßo,,i n I r H. hatSh °°k I C_ O 9 I Hear MARION and DICK sing "Hearts Divided", "My Kingdom For A Kiss" and other latest Hits I 118 6-15 Last Night Tonight 9-30 RAMON NOVARRO WITH EVELYN LAYE IN67 words
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Miscellaneous72 1936-09-17 6 HAIL THE FIRST GREAT MUSICAL SMASH OF THE YEAR! MAJESTIC OPENING TONIGHT 6-15 9-30 THE KING OF CASTS IN THE KING OF SHOWS! I b .wSPrriTii Si S I a >ll I J» JOLafaa .4 S IIMBBHEMjtt H 51 A IWWWIMWPiOwI» I I a hl Royal Jubilee of Entertainment F72 words
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Article462 1936-09-17 7 EVIDENCE: PROSECUTION BREAKS DOWN LIC I IX(r evidence by the complainant and a witness for the prosecution led to the acquittal of a Hokkien, Lim Mah Chuan alias Lim Bah Chee, in the Penang District Court yesterday. He was charged with robbery of $44 from462 words
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Article241 1936-09-17 7 -Throughout Malaya I have found great enthusiasm among all nationalities for the girl guide movement,” said Miss CroftWatts, Diploma Trainer, who is visiting Singapore from India to conduct framing classes for Guiders, in an interview with the Pinang Gazette Correspondent in Singapore. Miss Croft-Watts has spen241 words
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Article66 1936-09-17 7 Further Postponement Granted The maintenance case in which English school teacher, named Cheng Chek Loong, ia summoned before Mr. H.A.L. Luckhanfor neglecting to maintain his lawful wife Fok Quai Ying was again mentioned in the Police Court yesterday afternoon. A further postponement for one week was granted on66 words
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Article320 1936-09-17 7 Manager Of Watch Firm Gives Evidence Wrist watches, alarm clocks, and watch chains traced from the various pawnshops in Penang, were exhibited in the Police Court, before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham at the hearing of the case in which R. Suppiah, a Tamil, was charged with dishonestly320 words
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Article137 1936-09-17 7 A vigorous denial in the police court Segamat, was made to a young Tamil woman’s story that the accused had come into her room at night on Buloh Kasap Estate and gagged her. “I did not do anything. The charge is a fabrication,” declared the accused, Abdul Kadir,137 words
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Article89 1936-09-17 7 The Government Gazette announces that H’s Highness the Sultan in Council has constituted a Johore State Medical Board. The foliowig have been appointed to be members of the Board: The Principal Medical Officer (Chairman), His Highness the Tunku Mahkota. His Highness the Tunku Abu Baker, the89 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-09-17 7 Mr. Aw Boon Haw, who flew to Bangkok on Sunday, being welcomed by the Siamese Minister of Home Affairs.23 words
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Article330 1936-09-17 7 SATISFACTORY POSITION REVEALED The half-yearly general meeting of th£, Government Servants’ Co-operative Thiift and Loan Society Ltd. Penang, was held yesterday at the Survey Office Hall. Government Buildings at 4.15 p m A satisfactory financial position was revealed. There were 62 members present, including Mr. N. Coulson,330 words
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Article260 1936-09-17 7 Bogan Serai Burglary Recalled I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September 15. A Hindu priest of Sungei Gedong in i Bagan Serai, Viruyanatha Thesiar, successfully appealed against a decision of the Parit Buntar Magistrate, who had entered judgment against him for $5OO in a civil suit brought260 words
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Article271 1936-09-17 7 DEFENDANT IN CAR COLLISION FINED Summoned before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham, in the Penang Police Court yesterday, on a charge of allowing an unlicensed person to drive his car, Lim Cheow Kai made allegations that the police threatened him. He was convicted and told that he was271 words
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Advertisement810 1936-09-17 7 Glands Made Active and Youlc! Vigour Restored In 24“ Hours American Doctor’s Discovery Strength- JgEjßjk ergy and ambition, parnt i M n_J.. ticularly gratifying to tns Blood, Nerves, Body, Memory, .JUr, men anil women iii. midEraifl, Muscles, and Endurance— a widely known, Italian Better Than Gland Operations. wKW nini, 'recently810 words
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Article519 1936-09-17 8 THAT the high rate of infantile mortality in Malaya is one of the many major problems besetting the medical profession is shown in the annual rejiort for 1935 of the I Medical Department, F.M.S., just issued by Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald, Adviser, Medical Service, Malay States.519 words
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Article584 1936-09-17 8 QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIPS To The Editor. Sir,—l see that the highly controversial subject of the Queen’s Scholarships is again in the news and with all due respect to the Conference of Singapore Headmasters whose report was 'published a few days ago. I must say I cannot see584 words
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Article559 1936-09-17 8 Poles and Wires in Acheen Street The Passing of an Era ACHEEN Street is undergoing a change in character. T he tramway poles have been erected and the overhead wires are being put in position. It is astonishing how tramway poles (even without lines in the roadway)559 words
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Article108 1936-09-17 8 looked for in the near future. —British Radio. 7,744,472 Listen-in In Great Britain London, Sept. 16. Latest statistics show that the number of wireless receiving licences in Great Britain in August was 7,744,472. The Morning Post says that saturation point was formerly believed to be about 10,000,000, butlooked for in the near future.—British Radio. - 108 words
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Article98 1936-09-17 8 —British Radio. Government Blamed For League Failure London, Sept. 16. A meeting of the council of the Liberal Party in London this afternoon passed a resolution calling attention to the gravity of the international situation and to the need for a vigorous Liberal movement. A resolution attributed the;—British Radio. - 98 words
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Article62 1936-09-17 8 .—Reuter. Hendaye, Sept 16. A tense situation prevails at Santander where anarchisms' have assumed power, according to a message received here. It is reported that anarchists are running the police and dispensing justice. A Socialist Deputy has been arrested while another fled. Clashes in which shots are.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article110 1936-09-17 8 —British Radio. Bank Now Has Ten Million Depositors London, Sept 16 The Post Office Savings Bank was opened 75 years ago today. From the beginning the bank has made uninterrupted progress When the Bank was opened in 1861. twelve hundred post offices were authorized to conduct—British Radio. - 110 words
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Article44 1936-09-17 8 —Reuter Wireless. Moscow, Sept. 16Hitler*s denunciation of Bolshevism hailed to bitter press attacks on Germany Isvestia describes the congress as an attempt to intimidate and blackmail foreig» states and accuses the Nazis of aiming disrupting the system of collective secirrit’j in Europe..—Reuter Wireless. - 44 words
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Article36 1936-09-17 8 The public is reminded that Dr. V. W. W. S. Purcell will give a lecture on '•Basic English” at the Chinese Town Hall today at 4.10 p. m. Everyone is cordially welcomed.36 words
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Article37 1936-09-17 8 Reuter Wireless. Washington, Sept. 16 Republicans hail the election returns :v> a triumph for Mr. Landon, though Democrats point out that the state was B* publican for eighteen years before it went Democrat in 1932;34.. Reuter Wireless. - 37 words
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Advertisement362 1936-09-17 8 fl M. FOG AURORA. LEATHER DOG MUZZLES. Easy fit and durable. Will not hurt I the dog. Best make. In 12 assorted BMI Jf W i U 11 Js m sizes. This is the most comfortable type n that will fit easily providing the 4' most safeguard. WHALEBONE BRUSHES DOG362 words
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Advertisement138 1936-09-17 8 Ik seatfof a faMy .’i < 1 When a dish is tasteless and insipid, it’s as good as wasted Appetite is lacking. Just add a few drops of Maggi’s Seasoning before serving and note the surprising difference in taste.. Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate of vegetable origin a wonderful138 words
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895 1936-09-17 9 VANDAL A GOOD OUTSIDER BY TIC-TAC THE first four days’ racing of the Singapore Turf Club Gold Cup Meeting have come and gone and there remains only the last day, the day on which the Blue Riband of the895 words
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Article58 1936-09-17 9 Three outright winners at the Singapore Meeting. These were: KA WANG ($64 FOR A WIN, $l9 PLACE) GEORGE EDWARDES ($34 IX>R A WIN, $lO PLACE) CLOSING TIME ($l4 FOR A WIN, $6 PLACE) Tic-Tac was easily the most successful of the Malayan racing experts, and those whcA58 words
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Article151 1936-09-17 9 .—Reuter. Palmer Knocked Out in Eighth Round FAST FURIOUS FIGHT Glasgow, September 17. In a 15 rounds contest for the world’s, European and British flyweight championships, Benny Lynch, the holder, knocked out Pat Palmer, of Battersea, in the eighth round. The bout was fougt in the.—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article188 1936-09-17 9 Tomorrow's Bouts At Wembley Park (BY “SPECTATOR”) With a view to keeping up interest in boxing in Penang. Mr. Tneh Say Leong, the Penang Promoter, has arranged a small card for tomorrow at Wembley Park. In conversation with me yesterday, Mr. Say Leong says that he188 words
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Article438 1936-09-17 9 MISCELLANY NO OPTION of a fine was allowed Y. Moorita, the Japanese barber who was convicted earlier this week in the Penang District Court for having attempted to cheat the Chartered Bank by producing a cheque for $250 purporting to have been signed by Mr. H. Parry, chairman438 words
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224 1936-09-17 9 Golf Reuter U.S. AMATEUR "OPEN" I Garden City (Long Isl.), Sept. 16. British golfers did very well yesterday in the American Amateur Open Golf Chumpionship here today, and among those in the fiftil round are Langley and McLean. The former accounted for John LemanReuter - 224 words
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Article118 1936-09-17 9 TIN 5 YESTERDAY TODAY Lonton—(Spot) £195.15.0 £194.0 0 Condo*—(X months) £193.0.0 £191.10.6 Singapore $96.12*4 $96. Business Done Penang $96.12*4 Business Done Buyers no sellers COPRA.— (Sundried) $5.85 $5.8*1 BLACK PEPPER $9.25 RUBBER 7|Jd 7Nd New York 16/ c(G) 16,4c(Gl Singapore—Spot 2 6%c Oct./Dec 26% c 27c Jaa./Mar 2118 words
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Advertisement50 1936-09-17 9 Sun Life Assurance Co. Of Canada. Do you know what an Endowment ’olicy can provide? Not only compensation in event of death, but provision for life after a given period. Other benefits can be ascertained from our representative. Why not write to V. H. Collins P.O. Box 375 Penang, S.S.50 words
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Advertisement290 1936-09-17 9 In the Matter of Ordinance No. 155 (Companies) In the Matter of Nichols Betts Limited (in voluntary liquidation) NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section 210 of Ordinance No. 155 (Cc.mpanies) that a meeting of the creditors of the above named company will be held at 374 Burmah Road Penang290 words
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Advertisement198 1936-09-17 9 "E. O.'‘ Hotel TONIGHT DINNER DANCE Saturday, 19th September EXTENSION TO 2 A.M. feth ANNUAL EUROPEAN VOLUNTEER BALL WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. SQUADS’ id COW6CATE-/ W J mi I fkne of Birth 28/11/35 Premature Birth by 7 weeks 4 days. 0 iHHI Z eS Q ua d198 words
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Article606 1936-09-17 10 The following publications were issued ci received by the Department of Statistics, js.S. F.M.S., during the period Sept. 5 to 11, 1936, inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building, Singapore. Applications may be made by members of the public resi dent606 words
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Article1237 1936-09-17 10 Kamuning A Bright Spot In A Dull Share Market (Fr.m Cur Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 11. There has been no interest thown this week in the rubber share, or commodity ■markets. Nervousness as to the future of the franc brought out s.me selling of the1,237 words
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Article246 1936-09-17 10 Sungei Besi Pays 12} Against 5 P. C. Increased interim and final dividends are announced by a number of tin companies, either operating or having interests in tinbearing land in various districts of the Federated Malay States. Sungei Besi Mines has declared an interim of 12% per246 words
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Article1238 1936-09-17 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. 12 u i c S I <U C O names. B i 2‘i RUBBER (Dollar). I I I 1 Allenby Rubber Co. 5 0 1 9S Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 00 W Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 32% 3 4a Ayer Hitam Planting .Syndicate 1 351,238 words
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Article78 1936-09-17 10 50 Per Cent Gain In 1935 According to figures compiled by the Dutch economist, Dr. A. Sternheim, net profits of 442 Dutch enterprises in 1935 totalled £18,600,000 (at current rates), against £12,000,000 in 1934, £6,500,000 in 1933 and £57,000,000 in 1929. The gain in 1935 over78 words
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Advertisement366 1936-09-17 10 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. r f (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA Branches throughout the Dutch East Indies and in the Straits Settlements, India, China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS The366 words
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Advertisement542 1936-09-17 10 KONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong.) T* Liability of members is limited to tba extent and in manner prescribed ty Ordinance No. '3 of 1929 of the Colony. Head Office :—HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,000 00« Issued and Fully paid up $20,000 Reserve Funds Sterling 6,500,000542 words
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Article324 1936-09-17 11 London, September 16. Stock markets were quiet. «bare of fl denomination unless Yesterday Rise or Tail otherwise stated Oomrersthon Loan, 5 p.e., 1944-64 IM% Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 118% War Loan, 3% p.c 107% Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102% Com. Union Assce. (Units) 11% Prudential Assce.324 words
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Article108 1936-09-17 11 London, September 16. RUBBER Strong. Spot 7H buyers 7% sellers. Oct./Dec. 7fi buyers 7(g sellers. Jan./March 7% buyers 7% sellers. April/June 7(g buyers 7}f sellers. New York 16.41 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 45,249 tons Liverpool 61,030 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.7.6. PEPPER: White Muntok 4%d.108 words
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Article119 1936-09-17 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 76 59(64 76 ***** New York 5.06% 5.06 ft Montreal 5.06% 5.05% Brussels 29.98% 29.97 Geneva 15.55 15.54 Amsterdam 7.46% 7.46 Milan 64 64 ft Berlin 12.59 12.58 Prague 122 ft 122 Copenhagen■ 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26%119 words
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206 1936-09-17 11 BROKERS' LISTS CURRENT KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’a Share List today Buyers Sellers MINING I Ampat 4(3 4|6 Ayer Weng 1.67% 1.72% Batu Selangor 84% 86% Hitam 48 51 Hong Fatt 83 87 Jelapang 16|0 16|9 Jelebu 82% 87% K. Kamunting 7(1%206 words
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Article233 1936-09-17 11 Buyers Sellers RUBBER Allenbys 152% 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.52% 1.60 Bassetts 60 62% B. Lintangs 1.17% 1.20 Bentas 97% 1.00 Brogas 87 90 Indragiris 117% 1.20 c M. Pindas 1.42% 1.50 Mentakabs 40 42% N. Scudais 1.45 1.50 ex Pajams 1.80 1-87% Teluk Ansons 1-27% 1.35 Sungei Tukangs233 words
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Article368 1936-09-17 11 The following are the changes in cur quotations up to noon today Y esterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 4(3 4 6 4 3 4(6 Arams 28(0 29(0 28 0 29(0c Ayer Hitams 15(6 16 3 15|6 16(3 Ayer Wengs 1.67% 1.72% 1.67% 1.72% Bangrins 17(0368 words
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Article182 1936-09-17 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Sellecs TIN Ayer Weng 1.70 1.72% Batu Selangor 84 86 Hitam 48 50 Heng Fatt 84 86 Jelebu 84 86 Kuchai 1.70 1.80 Lukut 1.02% 1.05 North Taipjng 55 57 Petalings 7.50 7.65 Rahman Hyd. 95 97% Raub Gold 6.20 6.30 Rantau Ordy. 78 81 Rantau182 words
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Article163 1936-09-17 11 LEAN CO. TODAYS OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers .Sellers MINING Ayer Wengs 1.65 1.70 !B. Selangors 83 86 Hong Fatts 80 85 IK. Lanjuts 18|3 18,9 K. Kampars 116 12|0 j Kepongs 16 6 17,6cd Laruts 9)0 9|4% Lukuts 1.02% 107% Pangnga Rivers 8 9 9|1% Puchongs 163 16|9 Rantau Pref. 80163 words
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Article153 1936-09-17 11 Forbidden To Drive For A Year Convicted by Mr. J.B. Weiss, First Magistrate, Johore Bahru, on a charge of reckless and negligent driving. Lee Yam Mong was fined $25 and his licence was cancelled for a year. It was stated that two cars pulled up about thirty153 words
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Article130 1936-09-17 11 Surprise For Mother Mrs. Helen Tweedlie, 67, of Glasgow, has received a letter from her son whom she believed to have been killed at Mons during the war. In the letter, dated from New Brunswick, he says: “I am pleased, after all these years130 words
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Advertisement350 1936-09-17 11 PENANG ’Phone 543. TONIGHT Dinner Dance I LADIES' GUEST NIGHT 4T BOTH Thursday, 17th September, 1936. WEMBLEY GENTS —MAIN GATE 10 CENTS ONIA ROYAL RUBY’S OPERA “Lo Thong Bersarong”—Part 1. Seats 50, 30, 20 and 10 cents. No Free Lists. TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA— ‘‘The Birth of a Prince”-350 words
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Article663 1936-09-17 12 Considerable Reduction In Operating Costs A U. S. SHIPOWNER S AVOWAL Frank criticism of British shipping was (made by Mr. R. L. Hague, of thej 1 Standard Oil Co., of New Jersey, at a j dinner given at the Carlton Hotel in his honour by Sir663 words
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Article72 1936-09-17 12 Revised Tenders Frcra British Shipbuilders Now tenders have been submitted to the Gieek Government by six British hipyards r ~r the construction cf four destroyers. Tenders were sent in earlier in the year, but (he negvt’ations for a prcvisio*al contract broke down cn a financial question.72 words
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Article159 1936-09-17 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. “NORDMARK” from Bremen, Hamburg. Antwerp, Rotterdam, Said, and Colombo. Sails same same day for Port Swettenhan S !P gapore, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai. China and Japan. M.V. “TERUKUNI MARC" from Japan via Singapore—sails same <];■ for Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles. Gihr,159 words
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Article199 1936-09-17 12 J. Samuel White And Co.'s Activities It is announced by Messrs. J. Samuel White and Co., Ltd., that the Blyrkawica, the second of the pair of flotilla leaders they are building for the Portuguese Government, will shortly be ready for launching. Machinery and boilers are row being199 words
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128 1936-09-17 12 Hawaiian Service To Be Augmented In issuing the financial report cf the 'American-Hawaiian Steamship Co., Presi1 dent R.D. Lapham announced that the company has plans to recondition the four 3-deck cargo ships which were purchased last June. These ships are stated to be larger128 words
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Advertisement112 1936-09-17 12 to wcro www to to’wtoto wto toto .to to tototo ar t varar agnj ar lg—l I Automatic Record Changing Pus Marconiphone Brilliance g L Ml— ISiS li» I illi i I illflii i ll if cy |lllfla,M ■uii'MrifflflHi'lriTa'Jricui 1 I I THE LAST WORT) IN 1 iy COMPLETE AND112 words
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Miscellaneous1925 1936-09-17 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES “Ifs” In Fniirre RADIO Recital Of Masefield's PERSONALITIES-68 p History Foems Settings of some of the poems of MaseThe uend ij nas staii d many no I field are the subject of a recital by Keth flights of -muyinat.on. L.stinc.s an Faulkner (Bar-tone) which will be heard1,925 words
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Article51 1936-09-17 13 Today at the Esplanade from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m: March —Dunedin. —Alford. Overture —La Courinne d’Or. —Hermann Suite —L’Arlesienne. —Bizet. I. —Prelude. 11, Minuetto. in.— Adagietto. IV. —Carillon. Intermezzo—Bu’•ma maid.—Ancliffe Cornet Solo —Oh dry those Tears. Riego. Selection—The pirates of Penzance.— Sullivan. Fox Trot—We saw the Sea.51 words
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Article258 1936-09-17 13 British Ship Home A 3,000-tcn steamer, the Canford Chine, has arrived in the Surrey Commercial Docks, London. Even the officials of the Port of London Authc rity, to whom the arrivals and de-! partures of the ships of the world are all' I in the d“y’s258 words
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Article270 1936-09-17 13 French Mail Line's Attractive Programme I An attractive ocean cruise to Japan in the autumn at cheap rates has been; arranged for Malayan residents by the French Mail Line (Messageries Maritimes) The cruise will take place during the height of the Japanese maple blossom season and270 words
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Advertisement835 1936-09-17 13 T j 2 I m 1 1 < WIUJ Jl lIHG JmLBJeI 9*:BLUk FUMMBII LIMB Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH (XJNTINENT Leave Dae «NFinnTO L‘“ Co Junct io with Glm > shlr Vmaoa D. MENESTHEUS Marseilles, London Rotterdam, Hamburg nmurn Glas ow Sept. 18 Oct. 14 K uiumiol? London, Rotterdam, Hamburg,835 words
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Advertisement760 1936-09-17 13 P&O britishTlndia Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under I Pe Telu n3On contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “MATA HARI Sep... 25 Outwards from London for China Japan. SAILINGS OF STEAMERS OF THK BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO., LTD. due760 words
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Miscellaneous669 1936-09-17 13 R A DIO PROGR A MMES K ‘Jr” concert by New Mayfair Orchestra, and songs by Richard Tauber. 10.20 —Close down. A* BERLIN Mcs. (19.74 m.) DJN 9.1 Mc|a (31.46 m.). DJA 9.57 Meis. (31.38 m.). DJB 15.20 TODAY 1.20 p.m. —News in German. 1.35 Musical variety hour (continued). 2.15669 words
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Miscellaneous289 1936-09-17 13 in Bengali. 8.16 —A variety concert arranged and directed by the Y.M.C.A. 9.16 News bulletin in English. 9.31 (Approx). The “Wyning Trio” A short instrumental programme from the Studio. 9.46 —Time signal. Close down. TOMORROW 4.16 p.m.—Time signal. Children’s hour. Letters and riddles. Conversational programme by children. Recitation. Musical selections.!289 words
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Article, Illustration1737 1936-09-17 14 ROMPS HOME TO PAY BEST DIVIDEND YET Trainer Duval Saddle Two Winners (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, September 16. THERE was a large attendance at Bukit Timah today when the fourth day’s races of the Singapore Turf Club Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting was held in threatening1,737 words
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Article400 1936-09-17 14 Chinese Eliminated From P.F.A. Cup Competition E. A. JOY PERFORMS HAT-TRICK The Penang Sports Club sprang a surprise in the Penang Football Association Cup competition when they eliminated the Chinese Recreation Club, runners-up in the P.F.A. League, yesterday on the Victoria Green, by four goals400 words
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Article115 1936-09-17 14 I To Give Exhibition In Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Sept. 16. The efforts of the Singapore Japanese I community to persuade the world champion I breast stroke swimmer, Miss H. Maehata, and six other women swimmers who reip resented Japan at the World Olympic Games,115 words
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Article70 1936-09-17 14 Moy Tour Malaya Next I Year The Straits Times is able to state definitely that Sir Julian Cahn’s cricket XI will tour Malaya next vear. It is expected that the team wifi arrive in Singapore towards the end of March and though the personnel of the70 words
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Advertisement327 1936-09-17 14 Never neglect I! CONSTIPATION Check it at once with 1j Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills r Aa a remedy for constipation, Dr. Morse’s I Indian Root Pills are in a class alone. J They give you clean bowels which act regularly, a healthy stomach, a lively liver and blood that327 words
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273 1936-09-17 15 CONTROL BOARD TO SEEK AID OF PRESS And POLICE Offenders Will Be Turned Out Of The Grounds Melbourne, September 11. THE Australian Cricket Control Board have resolved to enlist the co-operation of the Press to prevent any objection- j able or excessive barracking during273 words
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Article, Illustration982 1936-09-17 15 MANY BRIGHT FEATURES London, Sept. 9. Jk MOTHER cricket season, now there is no Champion County snatch at the Oval, has nearly come to an end. All cricket are a Joy; it is merely a question of comparison This year we suffered the cold982 words
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Article206 1936-09-17 15 £7,000 BETTING LOSSES F. R. Foster's Admission An admission that his failure was due to betting on horse and dog racing and extravagance in living was made by Frank Robotham Foster at Birmingham. Mr. Foster, who is a former England cricketer and Warwickshire captain, appeared for his first206 words
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Article, Illustration328 1936-09-17 15 ALMOST CERTAIN TO LEAD AUSTRALIA Adelaide, Thrusday. Australian Cricket Beard of Control today appointed Don Bradman one of the selectors of the team to play against England in the coming Test matches. This is taken as an indication that he is almost certain to captain the328 words
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Article244 1936-09-17 15 Athletics Whitlock Completes The Treble 7 MIN. 35 SEC. OUTSIDE RECORD j Harold H. Whitlock (Metropolitan Walking Club), the Olympic Games 50,000 metres walking champion, last week secured his third successive victory in the London to Brighton walking race, promoted by the Surrey W.C. Whitlock completed the course244 words
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Article626 1936-09-17 15 SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TRANSFERS A FAMOUS RUNNER WHY NO CRICKET MEDALS? recently invented world speedway I championship has astonished even its organisers. Whether it is because the event affords a refreshing change from nightly team- racing, or whether it is the record prize money of £4,000 that626 words
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Advertisement87 1936-09-17 15 -W n n n Ww R I U fl -O_ o Handsome —Roomy—Fast— E conomical The Ford “Deluxe” 10 h.p. has established a new standard in low cost motoring. It has the performance of a big car plus the economy and convenience of a light car. Drive the Ford 1087 words
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Article, Illustration254 1936-09-17 16 SUMMERY WEATHER BROUGHT THEM OUT A FEW of the thousands who basked in brilliant sunshine which August brought to Great Britain. WHEN IN SALZBURG Marlene Dietrich and her daughter leaving a shop in Salzburg, Austria. Thev are wearing Tyrolean costumes. °Vk MPI F, Games a254 words