Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 September 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-09-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 222. Vol. XCIV. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article155 1936-09-23 1 —Reuter. NEW DEVALUATION FEARS London, Sept. 22. The weakness of the guilder carrying spot to 7.49 and the three months discount to eight, appears to show that at least Dutch nationals take the I League of Nations’ financial committee’s rejxirt seriously. The report recommends devaluation for sold..—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article95 1936-09-23 1 Cherok Tukun Tragedy The latest information at noon today was that six more bodies had been recovered at the site of the Cherok Tokun dam tragedy. It will be remembered that 15 were buried alive last Friday. Five bodies vere recovered that same evening. As it95 words
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Article68 1936-09-23 1 .—Reuter. Business As Usual Despite Political Campaigns Berlin, Sept. 22. It is revealed that despite the antiBolshevist campaign, Germano-Soviet trade continues as usual. Forty per cent, of the Soviet’s August purchases were war materials, including aeroplane engines. Russo-German trade negotiations for a new credit of three hundred million.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article79 1936-09-23 1 One Dead: 6 Women Among Injured A LANDSLIDE occurred yesterday afternoon at the French Tekka Mines at Gopeng mining village, 12 miles from Ipoh in which 16 persons, men and women, both Chinese and Indian, were buried, but fortunately all were rescued and taken79 words
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Article132 1936-09-23 1 I Unemployed Chinese Fined $l2O A fine cf $l2O was imposed by Mr. H. A.L. Luckham in the Police Court, Penang, thirr morning on a Chinese, Voon Ah Weng who was charged with ass sting in the majiagemerit xf a public lottery by being n pcssess132 words
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Article54 1936-09-23 1 .—Reuter. France Not To Make Any Definite Proposals Paris, Sept. 22. It is gathered in well-informed circles that France does not intend to lay a cut and dried disarmament plan before the League. Some statement regarding disari moment is expected, but it will not take the.—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article354 1936-09-23 1 —Sin Chew Jit Fob. Shanghai, Sept. 23. Si no- Japanese war fever is mounting alarmingly and a climax is approaching. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Society of Kwangsi has issued a circular wire clamouring for war and urging the Central Government immediately to launch an anti-Japanese campaigff.—Sin Chew Jit Fob. - 354 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-09-23 1 Admiral Raeder, Commander-'n-Chief of the Germany Navy, who was consulted by Hitler over the shelling of the German steamer Kamerun by a Loyal st Spanish warship.28 words
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Article104 1936-09-23 1 To Be Brought To Penang By Special Train The Pinang Gazette understands that a special train will convey the remains of Mrs. Alan Loke.'accompanied bv mourners, from Kuala Lumpur at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, arriving at Prai about 6.30 a.m. on Sunday. A special launch leaves104 words
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Article77 1936-09-23 1 Madam Wei Guat Lang, mother-in-law of Mr. Wang Ching Wei, the former president of the Executive Yuan, is expected to arrive by the “President Van Buren” at Penang this evening. Mrs. Wang, did not accompany her mother on this trip because she had some very important77 words
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155 1936-09-23 1 Employed Unlicensed Waitresses Proceedings are being taken by the local Police for the first time against proprietors of coffeeshops who employ unlicensed waitresses. This morning in the Penang Police Court, seven proprietors were summoned on the complains of Inspector Rodway and Inspector Song. Five155 words
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Article26 1936-09-23 1 —Reuter. Hongkong, Sept. 23. The death has occurred of Major F. G. Le Gros, 0.C., Twelfth Heavy Battery, R.A., after an operation..—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article367 1936-09-23 1 —Reuter. Spain Appeals To The League I London, Sept. 22. The morning papers state that the Spanish delegate at Geneva, the Foreign Minister, Senor Delvayo, will hand a note to the powers protesting against alleged breaches of neutrality by Portugal and reportedly detailing instances of the supply– —Reuter. - 367 words
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Article101 1936-09-23 1 Due In Penang From Europe Tomorrow Mr. Chou Loh, principal of the Chung Sun University, Canton, who left China recently to attend the World’s Universities Conference in Berlin, is expected to arrive by the “Corfu” at Penang tomorrow morning, on his way home. Mr. Seow Kuan101 words
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Article364 1936-09-23 1 A Statue Under Consideration I Although, up till yesterday, it was thought that a granite column would be. the most suitable form of memorial to the memory of Capt. Francis Light, Founder 1 of Penang, the question ot a statue has also now been raised and, with364 words
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Article67 1936-09-23 1 —Reuter. RAISED IN CERTAIN AREAS Batavia, Sept. 22. It is announced that the export duty on Netherlands Indies native rubber effective from tomorrow is raised to 37 guilders per 100 kilograms in the case of wet rubber exported from West Sumatra, Djambi, South and East Bor neo,—Reuter. - 67 words
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Advertisement14 1936-09-23 1 li^l H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC °HOTOGRAPHERS No. 68*70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772. < i14 words
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Advertisement52 1936-09-23 1 JOE LOUIS WINS AGAIN —See Page 9. s Sfaeihfwm the oven to tfowi heakfoAt tatte No matter how early you rise! Our delivery begins at 6.15 a.m., so you no longer need eat yesterday’s dry bread for breakfast. Start the day with fresh Royal Bakery Bread PHONE PENANG 1500 BUTTERWORTH52 words
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1960 1936-09-23 2 SINGAPORE MALACCA MEET AT DINNER INTER-CITY ROTARY FUNCTION “Pulut Itam Will Sell In London” pleasant function was held at Malacca during the week-end. It was the inter-citv Rotary dinner at which Singapore Rotarians were the guests. About a hundred covers were laid in the beautifully decorated Malay Volunteer hall. Mr.1,960 words
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Article, Illustration137 1936-09-23 2 HOWARD ROSE, who has been appointed Empire Productions Director of the 8.8. C. Mr. Rose joined the staff of the 8.8. C. as a dramatic producer in 1925, since w’hen he has produced mare than 600 different radio dramas. In the future, he will lead the team of137 words
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Advertisement711 1936-09-23 2 STOMACH PAINS THAT "CUT LIKE A KNIFE” Mr, J.F.S. was going cheerfully about i his daily work when he was suddenly stricken with stomach trouble that required weeks of medical attention. How he was eventually cured is best told by himself: “Just a few lines to say what great benefit711 words
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Advertisement387 1936-09-23 2 PENANG HILL RAILWAY —r— I Delightful days will be yours if you visit Penang Hill. Excursion tickets are cheap. TIME TABLE UP TRAIN’S. MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: I 6.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. every 30 mlnui.es 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. every 15 10.00 a,m. to 4.00 p.m. every 30 i387 words
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Article, Illustration524 1936-09-23 3 Empire Communications Must Be Secured FIRST LORD'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS a Press meeting at the Admiralty.—Reuter. Londe >n, Sept. 22. The First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Samuel Hoare, who arrived back in England this morning at the end of an inspection ofa Press meeting at the Admiralty.—Reuter. - 524 words
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Article190 1936-09-23 3 Reuter Wireless. Overloading Charges Fail London, feept 18. The two men, Sydney Graham and Ralph Henry Holland, accused in connection with the loss of the British oil tanker La Crescenta were found not guilty and were discharged The trial took place at the Old Bailey. Earlier inReuter Wireless. - 190 words
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Article73 1936-09-23 3 Reuter Wireless. Temporary European Squadron Announced Washington, Sept. 16. The creation of a temnorary European squadron of the United States Navy is announced by the Navy Department and it will be commanded by Rear-Admiral Fairfield and will consist of the light cruiser Raleigh and the destroyers Hatfield and. Reuter Wireless. - 73 words
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Article186 1936-09-23 3 British Radio. A Review Of World Disorders London. Sept. 22. The repert presented today by the League of Nations Financial Committee states that the lack of proportion between prices and currencies which leads to deficiency of equilibrium in exchanges is the greatest obstacle in the way of world. British Radio. - 186 words
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Article72 1936-09-23 3 —Reuter Wireless. Steamer Under Guard At Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Sept. 17. Forty-eight armoured cars, sixty policemen and armed marines are concentrated here to prevent 250 Spanish refugees disembarking from the steamer General Osorio which arrived here after Uruguay and Brazil ports had refused disembarkation of her—Reuter Wireless. - 72 words
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Article99 1936-09-23 3 .—British Radio. Cruise In Levantine Waters London, Sept. 22. It is announced that certain rhips of the Mediterra ”ean Fleet will carry out short a cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean. H.M.3. Queen Elizabeth, flag ship of the Commandcr-in-Chicf, Mediterranean, H.M. S. Repulse and H.M.S. Glorious will leave Malta.—British Radio. - 99 words
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Article127 1936-09-23 3 —British Radio. Chain Of Wireless I Stations London, Sept. 22. Along Empire air routes twenty new wireless stations embodying the latest devices evolved by scientists and technicians for ground service of aircraft are being established. These new’ stations will complete a chain which stretches from England to—British Radio. - 127 words
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Article111 1936-09-23 3 which continued until 1 00 am. —Reuter Wireless. Popular Front Supporters At Blows With Fascists Lyons, Sept. 16. The gardes mobiles w r ere obliged to charge several times and as a result thirty people w’ere injured during night clashes between adherents of the Popular Front and thosewhich continued until 1 00 am. —Reuter Wireless. - 111 words
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Article56 1936-09-23 3 Fifteen hundred troops left Aldershot today to embark on the steamship California at Southampton for Palestine. With this departure there will be ten battalions at sea. The first detachment of reinforcements are due to arrive at Haifa today ard General Dill with his staff will be present56 words
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Article128 1936-09-23 3 Surprise For German Girls Berlin, Sept. 13. Girls of the women’s labour camp near Heidelberg had great fun today when Mr. Lloyd George paid a surprise visit to their kitchen. Taking off the lid of the pot, he smelt 1 the aroma with much128 words
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Article193 1936-09-23 3 .—Reuter. Possibility Of A Halt London, Sept. 22. The possibility of reopennnig negotiations for limitation of armaments is understood to be an Important item among questions discussed by M. Blum and Mr. Eden yesterday. Reports The Times from Paris. It is believed the British Government is slowly.—Reuter. - 193 words
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Article170 1936-09-23 3 "Lawful Possession" Of The Union Johannesburg. Sept. 14. “We cannot envisage any change in present status by Constitutional means. Only force can deprive the Union of this her lawful possession,” said Mr. D. G. Conradie, Administrator of South-West Africa, in an interview on his arrival170 words
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Article116 1936-09-23 3 Tarred Himself To "Appear Heroic" William Murday, 30, a night watchman, of Fifth Cross-road, Twickenham, was bound over for two years at the Old Briley last week, when he pleaded guilty to causing public mischief. He was said to have covered himself with tar oil and paint ard116 words
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Article92 1936-09-23 3 Stalin has decided that the girls of Russia must be The most beautiful in the world. The Soviet Government has ordered a State Institute of Cosmetics to be established in Moscow. Grants have been made from public funds to defray the cost, and the Institute will92 words
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259 1936-09-23 3 i.—Reuter. But Still In A Quandary Geneva, Sept. 22. The Credentials Committee decided to refer the question of Abyssinian represen tation at the League Assembly to Tho Hague Court. It also appointed a subcommittee of jurists to decide whether the Abyssinians should continuei.—Reuter. - 259 words
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Article115 1936-09-23 3 .—British Radio. Textile Industry Activity London, Sept. 22. Tn anticipation of demand for space at the British Industries Fair in Coronation year, the fair management committee have decided on an important extension of the fair buildings at Birmingham which will result in a quadrupling of the original area.—British Radio. - 115 words
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Article91 1936-09-23 3 New York Rally A Failure I New York, Sept. 13. Father Coughlin, the “Radio Priest” of America, whose denunciation of Mr. Roose-, velt as a liar recently earned a rebuke 1 from the Vatican, made his first New York public appearance last night in the Presidential election campaign,91 words
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Advertisement138 1936-09-23 3 THREE BOOKS i YOU SHOULD OWN wigt PSwls fcoitl! I OWwBBMaI OmH U 2Thick x x 2Th ck i EACH BOOK I KING'S ENGLISH KiNG s T^' SH ENCYCLOPEDIA dicticnery DQUMn' WITH PEF’ SIIN TWO COMPLETE VOLUMES CON- ANTTr-r-rr,- thtq a vvr v r OBTAINING 1500 PAGES DEALING WITH 7>138 words
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559 1936-09-23 4 Only Few Feet From Her Bed \Ki{NE.I) by the sound of rustling paper at 4.30 a. m. in her home at Meyer Road, Katong, one morning last week, Mrs. A. Heytman, merely told the small Alsatian pup in her bedroom to “Be Quiet.”559 words
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Article118 1936-09-23 4 Firewood Spiifter’s Death (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taip ng Sept. 21. A sad tragedy occurred ra Taiping yestcxd,xy, resulting in the death of a middleaged. Chinese firewood suhtter, Tan Ah Yim. \a Yon was engaged by a resident in Kuta to split a stack of firewood. After spbtting118 words
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Article1492 1936-09-23 4 WEEK-END WEDDINGS More than 300 guests from Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, and elsewhere were present at the wedding last week end of Mr. Lee Ek Jim on< son of the late Towkay Lee Chwee Eng, the founder of the Seremban firm of Lee Kee and Co., and Miss1,492 words
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Article90 1936-09-23 4 Resumed Hearing On October 5 (From Our Owm Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. The resumed hearing of the charge against Arthur Newark, instructor to the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, of causing death of a Tamil, Rengam, by driving his car in a negligent manner will be90 words
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Article63 1936-09-23 4 (From Our Own Correspondent. •Taiping, Sept. 21. For the second time within a week, through the intervention of a local Court Interpreter (Mr. Thamboo), two Indians, both estate dressers who summoned each other for assault and using abusive language, have their differences settled out of Court.63 words
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Advertisement111 1936-09-23 4 Notice To Public I FRASER NEAVE LTD., Voting Competition; Owing to the very large number of coupons received at the last moment, the result of the Competition will not be published until about the 20th October, 1936. FRASER NEAVE LTD., Penang. MA.VAGE/i. I ALWAYS IN STOCK IRONSIDE LOTUS DELTA SHOES111 words
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1829 1936-09-23 5 HAWKERS’ PROBLEM SETTLED Committee’s Report Adopted IE hawker problem in Malacca, create a serious situation in that s settled with the adoption of the Municipal Commissioners at their last i agreed upon after a full discussion. The Hon’ble Mr. G. W. Bryant, of the Hawkers’1,829 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-09-23 5 NAME, PLEASE!—“ Little” Poplar has a scooter club. Here is the “clerk of the course” receiving an entry for the next summer holiday race meeting.27 words
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Article168 1936-09-23 5 "COMMUNIST PLOTREPORT Rome, Sept. 11. An expulsion order was made late tonight by the Italian Government against an American journalif.t in Rome, Mr. Henry Gorrell. He was ordered to leave Italy befcre midnight. After an inter vention by the United States Embassy in Rome, Mr. Gorrell168 words
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Article206 1936-09-23 5 Novels And Hiking Vienna, Sept. 13. Two centenarians of Belgrade, a man of 100 and his wife of 101, recently appeared together in Ccurt to ask, in all amity, for a divorce by mutual consent. The marriage had lasted 75 years, but only the first 30 of206 words
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Article196 1936-09-23 5 MEXICAN GUNBOAT'S ACTIVITIES Gibraltar, Sept. 11. The Mexican gunboat Durango, which last week landed at Valencia a consignment of arms and ammunition .embarked at Marseilles and labelled for Vera Cruz, has again passed through the Straits 1 After landing the arms at Valencia, tho Durango196 words
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Advertisement278 1936-09-23 5 NOW YOUfcE GOING OVERSEAS FOR *BUT WHEREVER YOU GO YOU’LL FIND WALL'S SAUSAGES, AND THE FIRST TIME.MY BOY, ONE THING YOU CAN RELY 0N...0NE YOU CAN GET THEM ANYWHERE.* RND IT VERY DIFFERENT OF THE MOST DELICIOUS THINGS YOU THEY'RE THE MOST OEUCNWS L gg B. TOO MEAN" X. W278 words
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Article164 1936-09-23 6 FOURTH IN THREE MONTHS Hunter Forced To Climb Tree (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 22. A full-grown tiger was bagged in Batu Kurau yesterday morning, and this is the fourth tiger to be shot in this district within the last three months. I The164 words
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Article199 1936-09-23 6 Young Tamil To Serve Six Weeks In Gaol (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 22. Muniasamy, a young Tamil from Telok Anson, was today sentenced by the Taiping Magistrate to 6 weeks R. 1., on the charge of using as genuine, a document which he knew to be199 words
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Article266 1936-09-23 6 Married Man Found Dead UNCONSCIOUS GIRL BESIDE HIM (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 22. A sensation was caused when a distressing tragedy, which occurred yesterday in a hotel in the Cameron Highlands, was discovered. A male Chinese, an employee of the Ipoh branch of the Chinese266 words
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Article144 1936-09-23 6 Serious Charge Against Chinese (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 22 Third degree methods, alleged to have been adopted by three Chinese, in order to force a confession from a compatriot regarding a theft, was disclosed this morning in the Ipoh First Magistrate s Court when Liew144 words
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Article199 1936-09-23 6 CHILD STRUCK BY FALLING TREE Misadventure Verdict (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 22. A verdict of accidental death with no one to blame was returned by the Taiping [Coroner (Tengku Mohamed), at the inquest held into the death of a two-year old Malay boy (Mat199 words
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Article189 1936-09-23 6 Passengers Injured After Crash Into Drain (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, September. 22. A serious motor accident occurred in the early hours of this morning when a car. carrying six Malay passengers, crashed into a the junction of Kuala Kangsar Road and Maxwell Road. Two of the passengers189 words
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Miscellaneous165 1936-09-23 6 MAJESTIC LAST NIGHT! Gainsborough's Sparkling Musical Romance “Oh! Daddy” WITH LESLIE HENSON AND FRANCES DAY Opening Tomorrow THE GLORIOUS STARS OF “MOROCCO** FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN BENEATH THE SPANISH MOON K Bp > BM ff I «f Mf WITH MARLENE DIETRICH and GARY COOPER A LUBITSCH MASTERPIECE. Lwindsgr 5-30 Lost165 words
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Miscellaneous381 1936-09-23 6 Wednesday, 23rd September, 1934. I LADIES' GUEST NIGHT AT BOTH PARKS. WEMBLEY GENTS—MAIN GATE—IO CENTS ONLY J Ladies wishing to see either Amoy or Ruby’s Opera can book tickets at -he hal j 20 cents each. Gents, wishing to see show can buy tickets at» the Main Gates and are381 words
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Miscellaneous189 1936-09-23 6 Notice To Public FRASER &NEAVE LTD., Voting Competition Owing to the very large number of coupons received at the last moment, the result of the Competition will not be published until about the 20th October, 1935. FRASER'& NEAVE LTD., Penang. j I QUE, S N S 6-15 OPENING TONIGHT 9-30189 words
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493 1936-09-23 7 Appeal From Collector’s Award SPENT $5,000: OFFERED $5OO Ab 1 l\R a lull day’s hearing judgment was reserved in the Supreme Court yesterday jy Mr. Justice Gordon Smith, m the appeal from the Land Revenue Collector’s award m respect of two houses in Bengal Lane493 words
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Article, Illustration38 1936-09-23 7 MORE THAN 500 child anglers invaded the old market town of St. Ives, Hunts, and marched over the 500-year-old bridge in an attempt to catch the longest fish in the River Ouse.38 words
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Article60 1936-09-23 7 CAPETOWN. N egg 9 inches long and 7*£ inches in circumference has been laid by a Light Sussex hen owned by a farmer at Vermaaklikheid, near Cape Agulhas, Cape Province. The egg weighed five ounces. Inside the main egg there was another60 words
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Article167 1936-09-23 7 International Pilgrimage To Lourdes Lourdes, Sept. 13. Prayers for peace were made y ex-soldiers and war widows who gathere on Esplanade here today for Pontifical High Mass on the occasion of the ttu ternational pilgrimage of ex-Servicemen Lourdes. Flags of twenty nations brilliant sunshine while Mass167 words
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Article83 1936-09-23 7 Accused In Cintra Street Murder Case The Cintra Street murder case in which a Chinese, Wong Pang Gooi alias Wong Gooi, is charged with the murder of Wong Kan on September 6, was again mentioned before Mr. H. A. L. Luckliam in the Police Court, Penang, yesterday. Inspector83 words
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Article, Illustration11 1936-09-23 7 SPANISH GOVERNMENT troops advancing inland from Porto Christo, Majorca.11 words
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Article417 1936-09-23 7 R.A.F. Command In Far East BIG EXPANSION PROGRAMME In view of Singapore’s rapidly growing j importance in the scheme of Empire defence it is expected that the status of the R.A.F. Far East Command at Seletar will be raised shortly from that of Air Commodore417 words
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Article103 1936-09-23 7 For Fathers Of 8 In Italy Rome, Sept. 13. Fathers of eight or more will have their children educated free in Italy in future. This was one of the measures decided .on today by Mussolini and the Cabinet in their new efforts to raise the birth rate.103 words
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130 1936-09-23 7 I JUgR MARK WESTON, the champion “woman” athlete who underwent a sex change following operations early this 'year, is considering American stage and film offers. i A month ago it was revealed that he had married the friend of his130 words
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Article60 1936-09-23 7 Rajah Pillai, an Indian, was charged before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Police C.urt, Penang, yesterday. with voluntarily causing hurt to one. Abdul Kader bin Seni Mohamed, with a dangerous weapon on September 21 at Kuantan Road. The accused claimed trial. The care was postponed to60 words
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Article392 1936-09-23 7 Tc Study Cosmic At Madras OBSERVATIONS FROM HEGH ALTITUDES A young American scientist, Dr. H. Vic-J ter Neher of the California, Institute of; Technology, Pasadena, .arrives this evening i in Penang with his wife by the “President' Van Buren.” His trip is sponsored by the Institute392 words
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Article180 1936-09-23 7 Did Not Assault Constable "ACCIDENTALLY DASHIN INTO HIM" Ong Chye Hoon, a rickrha puller, v/h<> was charged with assaulting a Police Con- Stable in the execution of his duties as :s. public servant, was yesterday cautioned itrul discharged by Mr. H. A. L. Luckham hi the Police180 words
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Advertisement263 1936-09-23 7 HE KEEPS HIS JOB THOUGH TURNED 70 House Painter Who Takes Hie Kruschen Every Day How many painters can continue to wo»t< when they are over 70? Here is one who can—and he still does seme of the me>st trying jebs in his trade. How dees he do it He263 words
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Article511 1936-09-23 8 S* IR Samuel Hoare has spoken. Following an extensive tour of the Mediterranean he made a statement describing his experiences to a Press meeting at the Admiralty yesterday. The First Lord of the Admiralty spoke at length and in the vaguest of terms. To suggest that511 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Article87 1936-09-23 8 To The Editor. Sir,—When will Government, or the community itself, tackle the problem of the future—if any—of the Straits Chinese. Unemployment gets worse and worse. We cannot for ever live on the luck of the past, or on the income derived from holding clerical jobs.87 words
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Article804 1936-09-23 8 Rent Deposits Wanted: A Rent Payers’ Association Tin Dredging Pioneers pENANG landlords, in common with landlords in other parts of the country, like to make sure of their due rentals. So the poor tenants, before 'they can become tenants, have to pa\ a month’s rent in advance804 words
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Article928 1936-09-23 8 The notes of a bugle sounding reveille esme floating in haunting strains from the hill-top of Sabang. It was barely dawn. A lighted warship loomed ghostlike in the harbour, and the dark green of the wooded hills rose in a solid mass against the sky, just928 words
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550 1936-09-23 9 PARISHIONERS HONOUR REV. FATHER BALOCHE “We Love Him And We Are Proud Of Him” l T l°ve him and we are proud of him” were the opening V v words of Mr. L. Reutens before making an address to Rev. Father Baloche, vicar of the Church550 words
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Article171 1936-09-23 9 OH! DADDY. With Leslie Henson, Frances Day, Robertson Hare, Daphne Courtney and Marie Lohr. A British Gainsborough Picture. Last night at Majestic tonight. Wtfen Uncle Samson ruled the roost at Eord Pye’s home, Lod Pye was forced to join the Local branch of the League171 words
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Article152 1936-09-23 9 Accident At Ipoh Godown (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September, 22. A fatal accident occurred this morning at the gedown of the Ipoh branch of Messrs Kyle Palmer when a member of a gang of coolies engaged in unloading a quantity of heavy piping was crushed152 words
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254 1936-09-23 9 New Law In Siam TO OPERATE FROM OCTOBER 1 The Ministry of Interior has issued a circular pointing cut the benefits of registered marriages. As from Oct. 1. 1935, the date on which the Bock V of the Civil and Commercial Cede and the Family Registration254 words
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Article44 1936-09-23 9 —British Radio. London, Sept. 22. Exchequer returns show that total ordinary revenue amounts to £272.139 270 complied with £277,522.000 at the correspond ing date of last year. Total ordinary expenditure is £348,227,568 compared with £333,368,957 at the corresponding date of 1935—British Radio.—British Radio. - 44 words
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Article, Illustration153 1936-09-23 9 I.—ReUter. Ettore Proves No Match For Negro FELLED BY TERRIFIC HOOKS Philadelphia, Sept. 23. Before a crowd of 50,000, including Jimmy Braddock, present holder of the world’s heavyweight title, and Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis gained his second successive knockout win, since his defeat by Max Schmeling,I.—ReUter. - 153 words
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Article125 1936-09-23 9 A.B.C.'s Easy Win Over Diamond B.P. The Amateur Badminton Combine had a runaway victory when they met the Diamond B.P. yesterday on their own court at Hutton Lane. The A.B.C. won four matches out of the five played. The following are the results (A.B.C. players mentioned first): SINGLES Koid125 words
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Article261 1936-09-23 9 AIR MAILS A mail for Australia, New Zealand, Java and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thence by Singapore-Australia Air Mail Service will close at 7 p.m. today. i A mail for Amsterdam and London by K.L.M. Service will close at 7 p.m. today. EASTBOUND NETHERLANDS AIR261 words
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Article79 1936-09-23 9 P.S.C. vs. C.R.C. I Tile following players will represent the J Penang Sports Club in a rugby match r gainst ths Chinese Recreation Club on the Esplanade today at 5.15 p.m. I HAL Luckham; H Baker, S. L. McNee, H E. Pether, H. Bracegirdle; R. ;F. Heath,79 words
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Article115 1936-09-23 9 riN YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) £197.7.6 £195.5.0 i London—(3 months) £194.15.0 £193.5.0 Singapore §96.50 $97.50 Business Done Penang $96.75 Business Done Buyers no sellers COPRA.—(Sundried) $5.75 $5.60 BLACK PEPPER $9 25 $B.OO RUBBER London 74 J( j Tjjd New York 16y 2 c(G) Singapore—Spot 26%c 26%c Oct./Dec. 27,'0c 27,‘sC115 words
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Advertisement53 1936-09-23 9 Sun Life Assurance Co. Of Canada. Have you consulted our Representative regarding the type of Assurance required to meet the needs of your de pendents and yourself? Safety hirst is a good motto, and particulars of how to at’ain this can be had on application V. H. Collins P.O. Box53 words
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Advertisement8 1936-09-23 9 IS s&o by the I I ■»G CHIRESEIcSBERgF8 words
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Advertisement77 1936-09-23 9 "E. O." Hotel PENANG TONIGHT DINNER DANCE S.S. "PRESIDENT VAN BUREN” IN FORT. Thursday Saturday Next Wednesday, 30th September TREASURE HUNT BALL WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. SigOl Your eyesight is your most valuable possession and H therefore deserves every attention ond care. Do not run the risk77 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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Article624 1936-09-23 10 FINAL DIVIDEND OF 8 PER CENT. Bakau Tin Limited net profit for the year ended June 30 amounted to $14,040.95 to which must be added $5,221.63 brought forward from the previous year, making a total of $19,262.58 out of which an interim dividend of 5% was paid on624 words
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Article699 1936-09-23 10 The following publications were issuea or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. F.M.S., during the period Sept. I 12 to 18, 1936, inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building, Singapore Applica-. tions may be made by members of the public699 words
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Article371 1936-09-23 10 EFFECT OF CORONATION YEAR I Messrs. William Jacks and Co., in “The Foresight Saga”: No. 2,983 dated London Sept. 9 state i The long-predicted currency difficulties seem to be coming to a head, and in a recent issue the Evening Standard shewed a preference for low-priced371 words
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Article1178 1936-09-23 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. 2£ c NAMES. a j S-2 <8 j C_s I 1 RUBBER (Dollar). I j Alledby Rubber Co. J5O 160 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 100 110 1 Amalgamated Malay Estates 320 3 4? j Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 135 140 1 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 11,178 words
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Advertisement770 1936-09-23 10 BANKS. Experience Teaches One sHE MERCANTILE BANK To Save, But How Many OF INDIA, LTD. Have Found A Way To (Incorporated in England) Pllt Bv Their Soare Capital Authorised £3,000,000 rut uy r Capital Subscribed £1,800,000' DoiisrS Reserve Fund and Rest £1,247,830 Capital Paid Up £1,050,000 OVCOCEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.770 words
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Article341 1936-09-23 11 London, September 22. Stock markets were active and firm. •hare of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or fall otherwise stated “©□eversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 119% Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 119% 4-% ’War Loan, 3% p.c. 107% «Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102% -Oom. Union Assce. (Units)341 words
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Article113 1936-09-23 11 London. September 22. RUBBER Firmer Spot 7% buyers 7}| sellers. Oct./Dec. 7% buyers 7}g sellers. Jan./March 7}g buyers 7}§ fellers. April/June 7% buyers 8 sellers. New York 16.52 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 43,965 tons Liverpool 60,362 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.2.6. PEPPER White Muntok 4%d.113 words
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Article122 1936-09-23 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 76 59)64 76 61)64 New York 5.06% 5.06 jg Montreal 5.05% 5.06% Brussels 29.98 30.00 Geneva 15.54 15.55% Amsterdam 7.46% 7.48% Milan 64% 64 Berlin 12.59 12.62 Prague 122% 122% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Madrid122 words
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Article206 1936-09-23 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’s Share List today Buyers Sellers MINING Ampat 4|3 4)6 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75 Batu Selangor 85 87% Hitam 49 51 I Hong Fatt 87 90 Jelebu 85 90 Kampong Lan jut 18)6 19)0 Kuala206 words
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Article261 1936-09-23 11 Buyers Sellers RUBBER Allenbys 1.52% 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.52% 1.60 Bassetts 60 62% B. Lintangs 1-17% 1.20 Bentas 97% 1.00 Brogas 87% 90 Tndragiris 117% 1.20 c M. Pindas 1.37% 1.45 Mentakabs 40 42% N. Scudais 1.45 1.50 Pajams 1.80 1 87% Teluk Anson 1.22% 127% Sungei Tukangs261 words
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Article198 1936-09-23 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Sellers TIN Batu Selangor 85 87% Hitam 49 51 Hong Fatt 87 89 Jelebu 85 87 Kuchai 82% 85 Lukut 1.05 1.07% North Taiping 54 56 Petalings 7.55 7.65 Rahman Hyd. 96 98 Raub Gold 6.05 6.15 Rantau Ordy. 80 82% Rantau Pref. 83 86 Sungei198 words
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Article419 1936-09-23 11 Decreases In Copper Restriction Messrs. Malcolm Bowley Son, in their report dated London Sept 11 state: Copper) —The announcement of a decrease in re-j striction from 25% 20% provided the I outstanding feature this week. The increase amounts to some 36,000 tens per annum. The market reacted sharply419 words
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Article349 1936-09-23 11 The fallowing are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Yesterday 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 1.70 1.75 1.70 1.75 Bangrins 17|0 17(9 17(0 17|9 B. Selangors349 words
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Article150 1936-09-23 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING Ampats 4)3 4|7 B. Selangors 86 89 Hitams 47% 51% Johans 24 27cd K. Lanjuts 18(0 18(9 K. Kampars 11|7% 12|1% Kuchais 80 82 N. Taipings 54 57 Pangnga Rivers 819 9(1% Puchongs 16|10% 17|4% Rantau Ordy. 80 85 Raubs 6.00 6.15150 words
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Advertisement88 1936-09-23 11 HOE SENG MOTOR GARAGE 2021, Pier Road, Bagan Luar. IST CLASS 2ND GLASS SRD CLASS CARS FOR HIRE DAY AND NIGHT TO ALL PARTS OF MALAYA <te SIAM. GARAGE FOR HIRE. DEALERS IN PETROL, MOTOR TYRES «4 MOTOR ACCESSORIES. HY>r particulars please apply personally R •PHONE NO. 75 BUTTERWORTH. PHONE88 words
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Article625 1936-09-23 12 Their Detention And Deportation AMENDMENT OF IMMIGRATION RULES AMENDMENTS to rules relating to the detention and deportation of alien seamen and notice of liability to fine have been issued by the immigration and naturalisation service of the United States Labour Department. One of the amendments625 words
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Article115 1936-09-23 12 Tenders Invited By Swedish American Line After a technical investigation of the machinery, equipment &c., of various foreign liners, the Svenska Amerika Line has invited a number of shipyards to submit tenders for the construction of a ship of a larger size than the Kungsholm which is115 words
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Article241 1936-09-23 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. “MATA HARI” from Singapore via ports. M.S. “JUTLAND! A” from Europe via Colombo. Sails following da\ for i Swettenham, Malacca, Singapore, Saigon and Bangkok. TOMORROW I S.S. "EUMAEUS” from Singapore sails for Harve, Liverpool, Bromborough,' and Glasgow. S.S. "GROOTEKERK” from Far East via241 words
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173 1936-09-23 12 Successful Trials Of The British Fame To Messrs. Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson, Ltd., of the Nepture Yard. Walker, goes the distinction of delivering the first of the new fleet of 18 tankers ordered in British yards by the Br 4 irh Tanker173 words
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Article143 1936-09-23 12 Meeting foreign Competition In The Pacific An expenditure cf about $60,000.000 (£12,000.000 at par) on the construction of four new liners to meet foreign competition in the Pacific is contemplated, according to unconfirmed reports circulating in Vancouver shipping circles. The four new ships, it is stated,143 words
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Advertisement92 1936-09-23 12 I Automatic I Record Changing P us Marconiphone Brilliance IIMWMjjMB/ I /■■■■■■m• I I I Kill i 1 I n THE LAST WORD TN COMPLETE AND LUXURIOUS ENTERTAINMENT Ji I JUST THINK WHAT IT OFFERS YOU FIRST AND J FOREMOST A FIDELITY OF TONE WHICH MUST BE HEARD TO BE92 words
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Miscellaneous1813 1936-09-23 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES _i— “c™» l person autos -74 Diamond” Camera “Concert in Camera”, a musical burlesque to sston 3 of the d.d.l. Listeners to i ran j which, w.U be broadcast from Daventry to-oi-iv’ nm fl TfLWL YIVCS ll' til (JC't CL thrtlL out <JJ Empire p J j1,813 words
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Advertisement745 1936-09-23 13 j| iii iiL *KU£ag| umi Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due R. DIOMED T n c° n J unction with Gian Shire Line). Pen London Swa° D Rotter dam, Hamburg, Hull and GLENGARRY Marseilles, L’don, R’dam and Glasgow. London, Rotterdam, Hamburg Antwerp Get. 31 Middlesborough. MEDITERRANEAN AND LIVERPOOL Ct745 words
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Advertisement123 1936-09-23 13 TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. From Arrive Arrive Penang Marseilles New York Sept. 24 PRES. VAN BUREN Oct. 21 Nov. 3 Oct. 8 PRES. GARFIELD Nov. 4 Nov. 17 Oct. 22 PRES. POLK Nov. 18 Dec. 1 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on123 words
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Advertisement613 1936-09-23 13 c ..JIZ 5.1.' and Gt \J BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hia Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan, Homewards for Colombo, Aden, Port Said. Marseilles and London. due Penang 1936. due Penang 1936. q/q “CORFU” Sent613 words
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Miscellaneous1171 1936-09-23 13 RADIO review in E.iglirh. 2.35 Today in Ger-' Wavelength 25.24 m., 11,885 kc many. Scund pictures. 2.50 “What do 11.35 p.m.—News in French, market we get from the Vine?” A merry vintage prices, rated exchange. 12.05 a.m.—News festival. Sketches by Franz Wolf. 4.05 in Arabic. 12.20 a.m.—Concert relay. “Germars Out1,171 words
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Article, Illustration797 1936-09-23 14 Special Sports Section CONDUCTED BY TIC-TAC Review Of Singapore Autumn Meeting LOWEST DIVIDENDS PAID SINCE LAST 10 YE xRS Dodd, New Jockey, Rode Seven Winners THE Singapore Turf Club Gold Cup Meeting which has just been concluded will, I think, be chiefly remembered for its small dividends.797 words
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Article502 1936-09-23 14 FAST BUT POOR HOCKEY The Eastern Smelting Club deserved their 2 —o victory over a second string of the Penang Sports Club at hockey yesterday on the Esplanade. Both goals were scored in the first half. The Smelters were slightly superior to their opponents and in502 words
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Article282 1936-09-23 14 MOTOR RACING Severe Hills In Light Car Clubs 1 Event Light car clubs’ Buxton-Buxton trial will be held on October 4. It is restricted to 1,500 c.c. cars and to members of the Frazer-Nash, M.G. North-West London, Great West, and Sunbac clubs, and the I organising clubs. Entries282 words
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Advertisement370 1936-09-23 14 ATLAS NOTICE is hereby given that the Trade Mark or trade name depicted above is the exclusive property of the A TL.AS SI PPLA < COMPANY of Wilmington, Delaware in the United States of America, and that the same is used by the said ATLAS SUPPLY < COMPANY in respect370 words
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Advertisement839 1936-09-23 14 STRAITS/PACIFIC CONFERENCE FREIGHT TARIFF NO. 5 ITRFTCHT RATES It is notified for information that, with effect as from niember Ist 1936 the rates at present quoted in this Tariff will be cancelled aS Se following substituted in their place. COMMODITY STYLE OF PACKING SCALE TON RATE Arsenic Drums 20 cwt839 words
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Article, Illustration539 1936-09-23 15 CLEAN SWEEP FOR TODAY’S MATCH AT BELFAST Steele Of Stoke Leads Attack (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 23. THE Football League team to meet the Irish League at Windsor Park, (Belfast, is as follows: Sagar (Everton); Rochford (Portsmouth), Shaw (Wolverhampton); Willingham (Huddersfield), Barker (Derby539 words
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Article, Illustration1183 1936-09-23 15 Encouraging Side That Should Do Well NO MAWKISH PITY TO BE SHOWN London, Sept. 15. GO. ALLEN and his team have sailed for Australia in the Orion. That they carry our good wishes goes without saying, and if they were meeting adversaries only a little less1,183 words
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Article531 1936-09-23 15 NEW STARS IN CRICKET MIDDLESEX IN LUCK EDRICH AND FAGG FASTER ICE HOCKEY HAVE been glancing through the firsti class cricket averages with an eye for the i advance of the younger men. 1 Perhaps it is unreasonable to have felt j a trifle disappointed. Most of531 words
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Advertisement165 1936-09-23 15 I know you’ll like fill fP these! HE: “Will you share a great luxury with wl me? I've found the kind of cigarettes I used y 1 1 to smoke in London." SHE: “Why, they're fascinC ating! So cool and smooth, r such a marvellous flavour. jSBk CEKk- Altogether different."165 words
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Article, Illustration48 1936-09-23 16 •MAKING FRIENDS.” FISHERMEN, playing cards while waiting for the tide AFTER THE GAME. He is not sure whether he appreciates his bath. A SUNLIGHT STUDY. CROONERS A bird study which required infinite patience to secure. PEACEFUL ENGLAND.”—A countryside scene PUSS ON THE PROWL.48 words