Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 September 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-09-25 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 224. Vol. XCIV. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article146 1936-09-25 1 .—Reuter. ALLEGATIONS RESENTED BY NEIGHBOURS Berlin, Sept. 25. Czechoslovakia and Rumania have 'protested to Germany against allegarons made in Germany. The Czechoslovakian Note mentions a statment I a Dr. Goebels that landing grounds for Soviet aeroplanes are being built in Czechoslovakia close to the German frontier, and.—Reuter. - 146 words
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Article133 1936-09-25 1 Main Block A Deserted Building (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 25. The Rubber Research Institute main block is a deserted building today for it has been evacuated, while the P. W. D. are pulling down the burned wing with ropes and traction engines. AH133 words
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Article90 1936-09-25 1 —British Radio. Advance In Railway Earnings London, Sept. 24. Signs of the cumulative effects of the industrial recovery of the last few years appear in current statistics and reports. Gross receipts of the four main line railways last week were £128.000 over the total for the correspondent week.—British Radio. - 90 words
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Article82 1936-09-25 1 Mafaya To Send Four Delegates The Chinese National Congress will be < d in Nanking on Nov. 12. It is undertood that Malayan Chinese have been i «'quested to send four representatives to the Congress. On instructions from the Consul-General Singapore, the Phi’omathic Union, Pen!‘g has urged those82 words
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Article290 1936-09-25 1 .—Reuter. Theory Of Singapore Chinese (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 24. Deep concern was expressed today by leading Chinese in Singapore at the present trend in the Sino-Japanese crisis. Opinions expressed were unanimous is attributing the gravity of the present situation to Japan’s deliberate intention of.—Reuter. - 290 words
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Article279 1936-09-25 1 WARLIKE MOVES BY JAPAN Shanghai, September 25. A. Tokio report states that the War and Navy Ministries, have resolved to petition Emperor Hiiohito for sanction to dispatch a strong military and naval reinforcements I to China with the object of stamping out 1 anti-Japanism by “direct action.” This279 words
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Article, Illustration175 1936-09-25 1 ATTACK BY GUNS IN THE NORTH Exultation in the Capital Reuter. Madrid, Sept. 24. Government forces opened the barrages of the Alberche River releasing over ten million cubic metres of water in order to check the advance of the insurgents along the Tagus Valley. TheReuter. - 175 words
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Article106 1936-09-25 1 Now Expected In Penang On Sept. 29 The Chinese Trade Mission will leave Singapore for Penang by the mail train on Sept. 27. On their way, they will stop at Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh for a few hours. The Mission are expected to arrive at Penang on106 words
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Article67 1936-09-25 1 The preliminary inquiry into the King Street murder case, which occurred on Aug. 1 this year resulting in the death of a middle aged Tamil woman, Marieaye, commenced before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Police Court, Penang, this morning. Puchee, who is alleged to be67 words
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Article93 1936-09-25 1 The following will nlay in the Penang Sports Club cn the Espla-ade, today at 5.15 p.m.:— Cclourfi :—C. H. Baker E. C. Tokeley, Miss S. Hogan Miss P. Lewis, L. H. Best, Miss Preston; J. C. S. Ponsford, Miss Moody. J. H. Strahan, Mrs. Minto end93 words
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52 1936-09-25 1 Reuter. J crusalem, September 24. Forty-one Arabs arc reported to have been killed or injured by bombs from British aircraft during stiff fighting British troops and armed Arabs near /K vfi 'hilc three Arabs were killed by land forces The engagement lasted from, the afternoonReuter. - 52 words
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Article83 1936-09-25 1 Negligible Damage A fire broke out last night at about 7.59 on the premises of Messrs. Barlow and Co. dealers in motor accessories, at No. 84 Penang Street. Two engines under Supt. Brown rushed to the scene and in a short time put out the fire83 words
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Article174 1936-09-25 1 Member Of C.E.L. Of China Dr. Cho Loh, the principal of the Chung' Shan University, China, and member of th n 1 Central Executive Committee of China arrived in Penang yesterday by the P. O. Corfu on his way home. He had been attending the174 words
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Article77 1936-09-25 1 A collision involving a Penang and a Kedah car occurred at n on today at the junction of Market Street and Queen Street, Penang. The Penang car was badly damaged and is lying on its sides while the ether ear is apparently little damaged. Both77 words
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Article26 1936-09-25 1 Reuter. Gibraltar, Sept. 23. The Spanish steamer Genoveva bound for Valencia from Santander with 400 refugees aboard, has been missing since Sept. 2.Reuter. - 26 words
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Article143 1936-09-25 1 POLICE THEORY IN SINGAPORE CRIME (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 24. Two young Hokkiens were fomuf last night brutally murdered in a rubber plantation off Chan Chu Kang' Road, Singapore. The bodies bore several stab wounds, and it is believed by the Singapore Detective Branch,,143 words
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Article48 1936-09-25 1 —Reuter. Visit To Chiang Kai-Shek At Canton Hongkong, Sept. 25. After a three days’ visit to Hongkong and Canton, where he interviewed Chiang Kai shek, Air Commodore Sidney Smith, commanding the R.A.F., Far East, left for Majiila by flying-boat en route for Singapore this morning.-—Reuter. - 48 words
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Advertisement12 1936-09-25 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement38 1936-09-25 1 ==”n' LATEST FOR TODAY'S RACES —See Page 14. |TS SURP^ S NG WE IN IAM Bl) ...BUT THE LAMBS WE SELL, ARE THEFINEST PROCURABLE Have you tried our CH 11,1,RD BEEB? PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTERWORTH 33 Ht.y. 27t>38 words
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Article815 1936-09-25 2 Restriction Of Free Criticism AMENDMENT OF THE LAW URGED The annual conference of the Institute of Journalists opened in Edinburgh last week, Mr. Hugh Dawson, Edinburgh, presiding. Messages were read to the conference from the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Lord Tweedsmuir (Governor-General of Canada),] Dr. Nicholas Murray815 words
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Article934 1936-09-25 2 BISHOP’S SERMON TO SCIENTISTS: “WE CAN ACCEPT NO LIMIT’ THE Bishop of Blackburn, Dr. P. M. Herbert, on Sept. 14, expressed his faith in the future, despite horrors in Europe which “make us feel that the barbarous cruelties cf the Middle Ages are! still only covered934 words
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Article, Illustration122 1936-09-25 2 1 Last Monday, Sept. 21, Mr. H. G. Wells was 70. His tally of years corresponds almost exactly with the number of his published works. It is a wonderful record of industry as well as of genius. Monday’s anniversary was celebrated quietly in his new house in Regent’s122 words
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Article117 1936-09-25 2 Melbourne. September 18. A Tia-rvyi’cA case of an operation on a cacy z:r tie of a needle which had penetraxetl its heart, and which moved with n*art-i>?at- cs reperted in Melbourne. The chid —a tw’J-year-oM boy— was picked up by its mother and hugged.117 words
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Advertisement494 1936-09-25 2 ScOtXa out ft esty° or t e „*e dC >°' rrtO xTS wi R> Ask for the tin 4 with the sturdy Scot! WANTED Temporary estate employment wanted (European) for five months betv. t*n jobs,, available October 15th. Apply Box No. 56, j c/o Pinang Gazette Press (1936) Ltd., Penang.494 words
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Advertisement304 1936-09-25 2 K Cx /ce s•eb a a —ZiV J! ***** l NORTH 7 V-' AMERICA U n tboS ta T s J Vo-*? IWI BsStßSggjjj! ((I A I south AA. \rs,c»Z I Australia i> \?k J J America /X-. SnSS&SB* X t <L l -Wm v. ImII X. B Z" \i*TA*cric304 words
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199 1936-09-25 3 .—Reuter. Britain's Policy London, Sept. 24. Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, is to make an important statement o.i the British Government’s policy at the annual conference of the Conservative Party at Margate next week. Newspapers anticipate he will announce that the Government are determined.—Reuter. - 199 words
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Article118 1936-09-25 3 passengers have remained on board.—British Radio. Fire Extinguished And Voyage Resumed Sydney. Sept. 24. The Orient liner Ormonde, from London to Brisbane with 320 passengers on board, put in at Twofold Bay yesterday with fire in the hold. Firemen from Sydney succeeded in extinguishing the outbreak andpassengers have remained on board.—British Radio. - 118 words
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Article73 1936-09-25 3 —British Radio. Amazing Achievement On G.W.R. London. Sept. 24. A special train which was run last night from Reading to Paddington, the London terminus of the Great Western Railway, to enable artists to keep a broadcasting engagement, completed the journey of 36 miles in 30.—British Radio. - 73 words
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Article70 1936-09-25 3 thereafter as the weather permits. —British Radio. Test Flights At Portsmouth Airport London. Sept. 24. Special facilities are being afforded for test flights at Portsmouth Airport from today until Tuesday next by pilots of the aircraft competing in the Schlesinger England to South Africa air racethereafter as the weather permits.—British Radio. - 70 words
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Article78 1936-09-25 3 i. British Radio. Lor.don, September 24. The Postmaster General announces that ■>n ?nd from October 1, telephone service will be available fr.m all parts of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to all parts f the island of Porto Rica. With effect ’rom the same date substantiali. British Radio. - 78 words
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Article117 1936-09-25 3 .—British Radio. Italy Refuses To Sign London, September 24. The signatures of eighteen countries were appended to the International Convention for the use of broadcasting in the cause cf peace at Geneva yesterday. The convention deals among other things with the prevention of untruthful broadcasting on.—British Radio. - 117 words
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Article210 1936-09-25 3 .—British Radio Effort To Stop The Drain Of Gold Paris, Sept. 24. Considerable surprise was occasioned by the risd of the bank rate to five per cent. The Bank of France balance sheet issued today shows a further decrease in the gold reserves of 840 million.—British Radio - 210 words
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Article97 1936-09-25 3 —British Radio. Elects Italy As A Vice-President London, Sept. 24. The Assembly of the League of Nations met this evening at Geneva to elect its six vice-presidents and out of 52 votes France received 49, Great Britain 47, Jugoslavia 44, Canada 39, Usur 35, and Italy 32. The—British Radio. - 97 words
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Article166 1936-09-25 3 Lt.-Commander Murray Fcr Singapore Lieut.-Commander A.D.S. Murray has been appointed Area Manager in S ngapore for Imperial Airways Ltd., following the (recent departure of Captain C.A. Barnard (to England on leave. Lieut.-Commander Murray, who anived 1 in Singapore by air, was formerly stationed at Cairo as Traffic Superintendent166 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-09-25 3 Governor Alf. E. SmliE, Pres dent Roosevelt’s erstwhile friend, who now opposes him.17 words
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Article202 1936-09-25 3 .—Reuter. Ten Years For Ealing Crime London, Sept. 24. “I have killed my best friend,” said Linford Derrick, a lawn tennis coach, when he walked into Ealing Police Station at night time. i Subsequently the police found Arthur Earle Wheeler dead in his home at Ealing.—Reuter. - 202 words
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Article111 1936-09-25 3 —British Radio. Food Investigation Board Report London, Sept. 24. The report of the Food Investigation Board, just published, gives a description of many ways in which research is aiding producers and distributors in connexion with quality, storage and handling of meat, fruit and fish. Cold storage of herring—British Radio. - 111 words
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Article152 1936-09-25 3 Major Malay Chief Installed Seremban, Sept. 22. Rasah village was gai.y rejoicing yesterday to celebrate the installation, in accordance with the ancient “adat,” of Abdul Kadir bin Othman as Dato Shabandar of Sungei Ujong. The celebrations lasted into the night when a dinner was held. The Dato152 words
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Article168 1936-09-25 3 .—Reuter. Interpretations Of I.T.C. Bulletin London, Sept. 24. Some disappointment was expressed over yesterday’s tin communique owing to its failure to remove the uncertainty which had been hanging over the tin market since Siam’s exorbitant claims in connection with the extension of the restriction scheme became known..—Reuter. - 168 words
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Article127 1936-09-25 3 are also of considerable interest.—British Radio. Opened By Earl Of Athlone London, Sept. 24. The Earl of Athlone, who was accompanied by Princess Alice, Countess of Athtone, opened the third Antique Dealers* Fair and Exhibition in London today. All leading antiques dealers of the country are taking part,are also of considerable interest.—British Radio. - 127 words
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Advertisement367 1936-09-25 3 CHILDRENS WEAR ATTRACTIVE SERVICEABLE AND COOL MORE COTTON ART SILK AND COTTON KNITWEAR IN DAINTY PASTEL SHADES AND A KNIT- WEAR VARIETY OF TROPICAL STYLES. I INFANTS, BOYS AND GIRLS .SIZES 16 AND 18. IN SHADES OF SKY. PINK, PEACH, NIL, ALMOND,LUPIN. I J /Wmla 1 i J 7 Mi™367 words
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533 1936-09-25 4 JUDGMENT RESERVED "Further evidence was recorded by Mr. E. 32. Colman in the Singapore fifth court in the case in which Mr. W. A. Bartholomew, an Officer in the Royal Army Service Corps is charged on three counts, with having caused grievous hurt to Phoon533 words
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Article227 1936-09-25 4 Well-Known Arab Fined For failing to furnish the name of the ’driver who drove a car at Jalan Besar, on Apr. 25. which met with an accident and ’which accident was not reported to the nearest police station, Said Zin bin Hassan Atalas, a well-known Arab227 words
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Article29 1936-09-25 4 there will be Moonlight Band Performances at the Esplanade on Sept. 29 M and Oct. 1, 1936 from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. weather per mitt ng.29 words
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Article1350 1936-09-25 4 AIR PASSENGERS Dr. R. B. Hawes was a passenger from Singapore to Penang in the Imperial Air- ways plane Athena on Sept. 20, returning I next day by the Arethusa. Mr. T. A. Farthing was a passenger by the Qantas plane Adelaide which left Singapore on Tuesday1,350 words
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Article118 1936-09-25 4 Fitter’s Toe Split Open A Chinese fitter working in a factory in Raub Road had a nasty accident on Monday. He had his left toe caught in some machinery and split open. He was bleeding profusely and was removed to the General Hospital by ambulance. A Chinese118 words
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Article162 1936-09-25 4 A Malay named Mohamed bin Cha was breaght up before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham on a charge o~ having committed a serious offence against a girl named Haluna on Sept. 21 at No. 92, Lorong Slamat. After the charge had been explained to him, the case162 words
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Article82 1936-09-25 4 Young Chinese Girl Dies In Hospital (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, September 23. The young girl, who was found unconscious besides a dead man on Monday, afternoon in one of the rooms at the Eastern Hotel, Cameron Highlands, died at the Tapah Hospital yesterday afternoon. She has been82 words
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Article46 1936-09-25 4 Police Discover Stolen Money Excellent police work in Johore culminated on Monday morning in the discovery of the money stolen from Mr. R.J. Brooker on Sept. 16. It was found hidden among seme boulders in the jungle close to the scene of the hold-up.46 words
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60 1936-09-25 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Sept. 23. Allegations of accepting bribes and extortion are made by kcal stall keeper. 1 against a Malay market keeper. As a result, it is understood, the Assistant Commissioner of Police in this district, is at present making active investigations, and60 words
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Advertisement76 1936-09-25 4 /If a J w ffy ARDATH TOBACCO CO-, LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND i Notice To Public FRASER &NEAVE LTD., Voting Competition Owin'? 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 NEAVE76 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-09-25 5 37 HIKING HAT w'.'h a", ever more 5 < wearer in the new show, O-Kaj For Sound,' at the London Palladium.22 words
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Article463 1936-09-25 5 The King's Message GIFTS OF WHALES' TEETH AND PIGS Suva, Sept. 17. At the small island f Mbau —the old stronghold of Thakombau. the last King of Fiji. Who with ol.ier Chiefs ceded the islands to- Queen Victoria in 1874 —the Acting Governor, Mr. C. J.463 words
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Article113 1936-09-25 5 ‘'Thought It Was A Bit Of Cut Glass" Charged with stealing, by finding, a diamond worth £l5O, Alfred Caulfield, *»0, carpenter, cf Can onbury-avenue, N., said he thought it was “a bit of cut glass. It was stated that the stone was missed from a deed box113 words
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767 1936-09-25 5 Arab Gang Exploits In Cameroons CHILDREN STOLEN IN BROAD DA YLIGHT Slave raiding and kidnapping activities of a gang headed by a “man on a white horse’ are described in a Colonial Office] mandated territory on the West Coast of Africa. Toe767 words
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Article174 1936-09-25 5 Strange Sect In Belgium Congo Brussels, Sept. 14. About a hundred members cf a strange sect which calls itself the Kitawala have been arrested in the Belgian Congo, and a judicial inquiry into the movement is continuing. It is believed that one or two Europeans are its174 words
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Article552 1936-09-25 5 Tribal Renegade Wins SALE OF BRIDES STOPPED p Los Angeles, Saturday. Handsome Gipsy Ned Adams has just fought and won a romantic battle that has made Romany history and has put his name on the lips of thousands of dark-eyed beauties of his ancient race. He has552 words
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Article, Illustration35 1936-09-25 5 FIRST PICTURE of Elisabeth Bergner at work at the Denham (Bucks) Studios on her new picture, Dreaming Lips.” Her husband, Paul Cztnncr, who is directing the film, is seated cn left.35 words
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Article142 1936-09-25 5 Unusual Request By Hospital “Please send no more flewers” is an unusual request for a hospital to make; but > Mr. W. J. Strickland, chairman of the' Public Health Committee at Poole, Dor-i set, last week placed the local isolation hospital under such a ban until next142 words
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Article78 1936-09-25 5 “She is dancing mad, and will not work,” said the father cf Hilda Weller, 19, who was charged at Eastbourne last week, with stealing £5 from the handbag of a woman she met at a dance. “I have given her hidings for staying out late at night,”78 words
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Advertisement243 1936-09-25 5 jkLJ. 4 v -jsoßSg I r -A rv--" Above I the trials I of travel I 8 days Penang to London— I British standards of service I Large saloons—Nights spent on land I One inclusive fare. No tips I Now twice weekly service to Brisbane I imperial! airways! AND ASSOCIATED243 words
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PERAK IN THE NEWS
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Article118 1936-09-25 6 DEMAND FOR MORE WAGES REFUSED (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 24. Tamil workers of cigar manufactories in Telok ,Anson are understood to have downed their tools and gone on i strike on Sunday as a result of their] demand for increased wages being re- fused118 words
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Article233 1936-09-25 6 Ball On St. Patrick's Day (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, September 24. The tenth annual general meeting of the Perak St. Patrick Society was held last night at the Ipoh Club when it was decided to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a ball to be held,233 words
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Article104 1936-09-25 6 Seven Cases For Last Session On Monday (From Our own Correspondent) ipoh, Sept. 24. The fifth and tne last session of the Perak Criminal Assizes for the year will open at the Ipoh Supreme Court on Sept. 28. The calanaer comprises seven cases or which three are murder104 words
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452 1936-09-25 6 Plea For Public’s Co-operation KINTA SANITARY BOARD MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 24. At the monthly meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board held today at the Kinta Sanitary Board Office, Ipoh, presided over by Mr. A. V. Aston, Chairman of the Board, a452 words
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Article129 1936-09-25 6 Fisherman Fined $lO (F'rom Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, September 24. “He is trying to play hide and seek with us. His boat has not been licensed for the last three years” raid Che Aziz, Assistant of Fisheries, in prosecuting a Chinese fisherman (Lim Ah129 words
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69 1936-09-25 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Sept. 24 After the practice match yesterday, the following players were selected to represent Taiping against Ipoh m the inter-district rugby football match to be played here tomorrow:—• Watkins; Hashim Ghows, Eusof Khan. Lt. Burbury and Uttam Singh;69 words
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Advertisement48 1936-09-25 6 HOE SENG MOTOP GARAGE 2021, Pier Road. Kagan Luar. IST CLASS 2ND CLASS 3BD CLASS CARS FOR HIRE DAY AND NIGHT TO ALL PARTS OF MALAYA SIAM GARAGE FOR HIRE. DEALERS IN PETROL, MOTOR TYRES and MOTOR ACCESSORIES. iter particulars please apply personally Of ’PHONE NO. 75 BUTTERWORTH.48 words
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Advertisement58 1936-09-25 6 PENANG HILL RAILWAY Kg-. t >■ Walk, lunch, rest and dream on Penang Hill. You will never forget It. DO YOU KNOW THAT EXCURSION TICKETS ARE ISSUED ON PENANG HILL RAILWAY EVERY DAY AFTER 4 P.M. AND ALSO ON SATURDAYS. SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (I.E. SINGLE FARE FOR DOUBLE JOURNEY).58 words
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Miscellaneous118 1936-09-25 6 I l]il£ji£3E2jßS3^^ w IM|'|MlWm>E; BY THE 1 KwA HWviffL |p|!O MAJESTIC TONIGHT 6-15 9-30 Matinee: TOMORROW AT 2-45 The Glorious Stars of "Morocco" in a Grand New Romantic Hit Jr BHHBHnB n > "MM m MARLENE/>&i|k DIETRICH Ofe and jMBiIB GARY COOPER JfT|f 111 ‘DESIR E” A Paramount Masterpiece Produced118 words
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Miscellaneous146 1936-09-25 6 I WINDSOR S-15 Opening Tonight 9-30 5 30 9 30 MATINEE TOMORROW AT 2-45 P.M. The Mighty Tamil Talkie Paramount’s Comedy Hit of the Month I 1 a A z* nil ....and music.... Gaiety and romance! A w iF FeAlv A solid man of laughter and j0y.... Songs with a146 words
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Miscellaneous89 1936-09-25 6 -j.zs'Tjrgy-6-15 TONIGHT 9-30 MATINEE TOMORROW AT 2-45 P.M. Greet By Packed Houses Since Opening Warner Bros., glorious musical romance with your favourite Love team I f orL Z° faBol tl»l h! ha °k I Preceded by excellent Technicolour musical shorts HEXT CHANGE Universal’s Thrilling Epic of the West. Action £very89 words
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Miscellaneous132 1936-09-25 6 QUEEN S THEATRE invite you to SAN FRANCISCO AU aboard for SAN FRANCISCO A M.G.AL Picture with thousands in the cast. CLARK GABLE as “Pdackie Norton” in SAN FRANCISCO JEANETTE McDONALD as the golden-voiced Dance Hall Singer in SAN FRANCISCO i J For the first time two great stars in132 words
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1140 1936-09-25 7 $2,000 BAIL ESTREATED: CHINESE TO APPEAL I thj B country $2,000 is a nominal sum, but in Great Bri--1 the hail for a similar offence would be £2,000” said Inspector Jeans in the Police Court, Penang, yesterday when a bailor was brought before the1,140 words
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Article428 1936-09-25 7 One Presented By H. M. Queen Mary WEDDING AT ST. GEORGE'S rfWO veils were worn by Miss Margaret Maricn Harper, second daughter of the late Rev. Donald F. Harper and Mrs. Harper, of Beckenham, Kent, England, when she was married yesterday afternoon, at St. George’s Church,428 words
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Article277 1936-09-25 7 At the conclusion of the Coroner’s inquiry' into the death of a 15 months old child, who died as a result of taking sulphuric acid, the Coroner Mr. H A L. Luckham returned a verdict of “accidental death” and added that there was contributory negligence on the part277 words
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Article839 1936-09-25 7 CONTRACTOR BLAMES BUSTNESS ENEMIES EFERENCE to business enemies who 1% must have hired accused to throw nitric on his face was made by A. Mohamad Rawther, a local shipping contractor, in the Penang District Court yesterday afternoon when hearing was continued of the case in which Ibrahim839 words
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Advertisement133 1936-09-25 7 YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET A FREE TABLET JIWSTRL of lux J«TOILET SOAP! This offer doses on Save 8 printed wrappers SEPTEMBER 30th from SUNL O R GHT SOAP save 10 printed wrappers After this date, the printed wrappers from UMBRELLA SOAP from Sunlight and Umbrella Soaps will I no133 words
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Article793 1936-09-25 8 THE Locarno agreement was wrecked in the first instance when Italy broke with the League of Nations over Abyssinia. It was based entirely on the League, and when Signor Mussolini tore up the Covenant in order to have his will of the wretched Ethiopims, the so-called spirit793 words
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Article551 1936-09-25 8 FUTURE OF STRAITS CHINESE l'o The Editor. Sir, —-1 am much struck by the terse lines of your correspondent “Baba” under the above caption. The question he asks applies not to the Chinese alone, but also to the other communities namelv, the Eurasians, Malays, and Indians551 words
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Article607 1936-09-25 8 The Common Col cl More Canned Beer —The Wayang Company Meeting real explanation of yesterday’s peevish opening note is now disclosed. The unreasoning accusation against the effects of a post-tiffin siesta was caused by an incipient cold which was already doing its fell work without revealing its607 words
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Article175 1936-09-25 8 To The Editor. Sir, —1 have read in the Penang newspapers that the remaining ten bodies of the Indian coolies, who were the victims of the disaster at Cherok Tokun, were recovered within five days from the date of its occurrence. Although several persons from responsible175 words
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Advertisement94 1936-09-25 8 By Appointment to H.M. The Queen The Lovable Fragrance COOL and fresh, the Yardley Lavender perfume is admirably suited to trim day clothes and the informality of daytime occasions. Wear it sometimes in the evening too, when its exquisite fragrance gives an air of graciousness and charm. Sprinkler Bottles, Stoppered94 words
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Article634 1936-09-25 9 PART OF FILM BURNED DURING INSPECTION Plaintiff Given One Month To Amend Plea (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, September 24. EXACTLY one year after part of his film, “In Caliente,” was burned while being inspected by a police officer, Mr. Ong Ee Lim. manager and634 words
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Article106 1936-09-25 9 Indians vs. P.S.C. The semi-final match of the P.F.A. Cup-tie Soccer will be played on the Victoria Green at 5.15 p.m. today between the Penang Spcrts Club and the Indian Recreation Club. The following Are the teams P.S.C: —H. Bracegirdle; A. W. Wallich, G. Rude H. E.106 words
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292 1936-09-25 9 “Japan is sending fewer and fewer students to the universities of Germany, and China is sending more” said Dr. Chang Mung Schick, M.D., who arrived in Penang yesterday by P. O. Corfu en route to China. Dr. Chang is a young man and292 words
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Article, Illustration54 1936-09-25 9 The Islington Corinthians, who are coming to Penang, recently played against the Chinese Olympic football team in London and won by 3 goals to two. Picture shows Chua Boon Lay. the Singapore Chinese full-back clearing after the goalkeeper, Ke-Leung I'wong, had dived and missed the ball. An54 words
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202 1936-09-25 9 Matches Here And At Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 18. THE detailed plans for the Far Eastern tour of Islington Corinthians which will* include matches at Penang and Singapore in January 1938, is before the Football Association for sanction. If approval is given202 words
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Article140 1936-09-25 9 Outpoints Joe Eagle Over 12 Rounds RAWLINS SEATS McVEE IN SEMI-FINAL (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, September 25 Clever Henry (10.03) proved himself far too clever for Joe Eagle (9.08) whom he easily cutpointed over 12 rounds at the Jubilee Park last right. Joe Eagle140 words
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Article252 1936-09-25 9 FOR CIVIL SERVANTS AND POLICE (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, September 24. Tw: medals styied respectively “Kedah Leng Service Medal” and “Kedah Police Medal” have been instituted. The former is confined to prerent or past members of the Kedeh Civil Service with not less than 25252 words
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Article60 1936-09-25 9 C.B.R.P. vs. Jubilee Party The following players will represent the Chartered Bank Recreation Party in a soccer match against the Jubilee Party on Saturday at 5.15 p.m. sharp cn the llenong Ground Goon Siah Keng, Goon Siah Loorg, Ong Ewe Kooi, Oh Seng Huat, Abdullah, Kader, Soomoo,60 words
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Article118 1936-09-25 9 FIN YESTERDAY TODA Y London—(Spot) £192.15.0 £195.5.0 London—(3 months) £191.5.0 £193 0 0 Singapore $96.00 $97.00 Business Done Penarg $95.62% Business Done Buyers no sellers COPRA. (Sundried) $5.70 $5.80 BLACK PEPPER $B.OO RUBBER London 7},ld 7}Jd New York 16J (i c(G) 16J (l c(G) Singapore—Spot 26%c 26He Oct./Dec118 words
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Advertisement53 1936-09-25 9 Sun Life Assurance Co. Of Canada. Assurance of some type is for all, ric.t or poor. Who of my many (I hope) readers cannot afford to set asme small amount each month towards provision for his dependents and his own future? Address your enquiries to V. H. Collins P.O. Box53 words
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Advertisement77 1936-09-25 9 I X Just Received a very Exclusive Selection of Afternoon and CJotonS ALSO Sports 'fyear. ”E. O.” Hotel I PENANG. TOMORROW Extension To 1 a.m. I DINNER DANCE I I Wednesday, 30th September TREASURE HUNT BALL I I For Table Reservations, ’Phone 322, WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL77 words
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1079 1936-09-25 10 But Politics Generally Overshadow Markets (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 18. THE market continues to be overshadowed by international political influences and, though there has been no pronounced selling pressure, profit-taking has caused a general reaction m the more active industrial shares. Trade returns1,079 words
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Article178 1936-09-25 10 SMALLNESS OF STANDARD I ASSESSMENT Proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended March last at the annual meeting of Raub Rubber Estates Limited, in London on Sept. 7, Mr. G. I. Watffon, the chairman, said that the standard assessment remained at 201,050 lb.178 words
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Article1185 1936-09-25 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. 2 2 i 2 S NAMES. |J<B I 4 RUBBER (Dollar). 1 j Allenby Rubber Co. ISO I J 60 i Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 100 110 I Amalgamated Malay Estates 325 34? j Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 135 140 I Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 11,185 words
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Article205 1936-09-25 10 —Reuter. Rumours Of Cabinet Changes London, September 23. Rumours of the impending changes in the French Cabinet associated with the hasty return to Paris of the arch devaluationist, M. Paul Reynard, from America resulted in the further weakening of gold I currencies in terms of sterling, spot franc—Reuter. - 205 words
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Advertisement50 1936-09-25 10 BBQ B ■■■■HBBBEBB B I PAB C O I I J I ENAMEL PAINT > MANUFACTURED SPECIALLY FOR USE < > IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES < S SIME DARBY. s B H D B D B B® B B B B »BBBBBBBB»HBfii«B ffi Ki B B B B B 3 H50 words
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Advertisement686 1936-09-25 10 BANKS. Experience Teaches One HONG KONG AND To Save, Bur How Many SHANGHAI BANKING Have Found A Way To CORPORATION D J, Cn/sra (Incorporated in Hong Kong.) rUT Uy I nSii r- Uaoillty of members is limited to thy n extent tad in manner prescribed Vy UOilarS Ordinance No. 5686 words
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Article352 1936-09-25 11 London, September 24. Stock markets were firm. «hare of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or fall otherwise stated ©omrersion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944 -«4 120 4-% Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 119*4 War Loan, 3% p.c 107% Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102% Ctam. Union Assce. (Units) 11%352 words
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Article110 1936-09-25 11 London, September 24. RUBBER Steady. Spot 7U buyers I 7% sellers. Nov./Dec. 7% buyers 7)2 sellers, lan./March 7}g buyers 7% sellers. April/June 7% buyers 7}§ sellers. New York 16.44 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 43,965 tons Liverpool 60,362 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.2.6. PEPPER White Muntok110 words
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Article116 1936-09-25 11 London on Previously Latent Paris 76 61:64 76 55 64 New York 5.06% 5.05 ft Montreal 5.06% 5.05% Brussels 30.00 29.96% Geneva 15.56% 15.54% Amsterdam 7.49% 7.48 Milan 04 64 fa Berlin 12.62 12.60 Prague 122% 122% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26%116 words
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205 1936-09-25 11 BROKERS' LISTS CURRENT KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’b Sharw List today Buyers Sellers MINING Ampat 4|1% 4|6 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75 Batu Selangor 86 89 Hitam 49 51 Hong Fatt 85 89 Jelapang 16(0 16i6 Jelebu 85 90 Kampong Lanjut 18|3 18|9 K.205 words
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Article487 1936-09-25 11 The report of the directors of Rim (Malacca) Rubber Estates Limited states that the profit for the year ended March last was £4,555 to which is added £8,411 brought forward, making £12,966. The directors propose payment of a dividend of 5 per cent, on the original share487 words
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Article242 1936-09-25 11 Buyers Seller*» 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 Indragiris 1.15 1.17%c M. Pindas 1.37% 1.45 Mentakabs 40 42% N. Scudais 1.45 1.50 Pa jams 1.80 1.87% Teluk Anson 1.22% 1.27% Sungei Tukangs 1.15242 words
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Article40 1936-09-25 11 Threes At 99 London, September 24. There was very heavy application this morning for the new issue of £10.000,000 three per cent. London County Council Ccnsolated stock at 99. Lists remained open for only five minutes.—British Radio.40 words
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Article24 1936-09-25 11 The F.M.S. domestic tin quota for the period Oct. 1, to Dec. 31. 1936 has been determined at 65 per cent.24 words
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Article174 1936-09-25 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Sellev» TIN I Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75 Batu Selangor 85 87 Hitam 49 51 Hong Fatt 86 88 Jelebu 84 87 Jchan 25 27% Kuchai 80 85 Lukut 1.05 1.07% North Taiping 55 57 Rahman Hyd. 96 98 Rantau Ordy. 80 82 Rantau Pref. 84 86174 words
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Article175 1936-09-25 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Seilers MINING Ampats 4(3 4 6 A. Wengs L 67% 1.72% 18. Selangors 85 88 Hitams 47% 51% |Johans 24 27cd ■K. Lanjuts 18|4% 18 10% [K. Kampars 117% 12 1% Pangnga Rivers 8 10% 9 1% Puchongs 16 9 17 3 Rantau Ordy.175 words
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Article228 1936-09-25 11 Tenders will be received at the Honourable Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, up to noon of the 22nd October, 1936, for the following works ERECTION OF NEW WELLESLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, PENANG. Every person applying for a form of Tender will be required to deposit the sum of One hundred228 words
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Advertisement378 1936-09-25 11 BOON HAK CO(THE LEADING CURIO SHOP) 25, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. JUST ARRIVED NEW ATTRACTIVE DESIGN CAMPHORWOOD CHESTS CHINESE FANCY GOODS -and j i NEW XMAS STOCK AT AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. i c 'X .sGMUjjjBgX SXtsoZxl tITXTUs a A* h 1? < < St (Sv?) m lit i378 words
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868 1936-09-25 12 Destroyed In Gale On Coast Of Iceland DR. CHARCOT AND HIS CREW OF 29 DROWNED London, September 17. DISASI ER overcame the famous French research ship, Pourquoi Pas, in a fierce gale off the coast of Iceland yesterday. Driven on to the rocks on the868 words
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166 1936-09-25 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. “EUMAEI S’ from Singapore sails lor Harve, Liverpool, Bromborough, ami Glasgow*. n S.S. ‘‘MATA HARI” for TelukAnson, Bagan Datoh, Port Swettenham, Malacca and Singapore. S.S. “SUISANG” from Japan and China via Singapore —Sails same day for Calcutta direct. S.S. “I DOM ENOUS” from166 words
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Article115 1936-09-25 12 Farthest South Voyage Jean Baptiste Charcot, France’s most famous Polar explorer and geographer, was bom at Neuilly-sur-Seine in July, 1867. He was educated in medicine, with the ever, and backed by the Government, which voted a subsidy of £24,000, he built tie three-masted barque Pcurquoi Pas,115 words
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Article225 1936-09-25 12 AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT plans for speeding the development of Japanese shipbuilding and shipping have been drafted. Mr. Tanomogi. Minister of Communications, would have the Government subsidise irregular freighters to the amount of Yen 5,000,000 annually, giving them 75 to 80 sen per ton per sailing day; subsidise225 words
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377 1936-09-25 12 line And Union OH Plans Plans are under consideration by the Calmar Line, New York, to construct six 18knot cargo ships of about 13,000 tons deadweight at a cost of $3,000,000 (“£600,000 at par) each. They are to be powered by 'high-pressure turbines. The designs377 words
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Miscellaneous1670 1936-09-25 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES “UNDER THE 7R E HCK F SOUTHERN STARS” PERSONALITIES-76 THE PROGRAMMES Stories of crocodiles, verses for the To those u ho him (Ujoy < young and recorded nui sery rhymes are the Landscape" which was brocdcMt recently, JKWfr" !/lrec o( thp Southern Stars” will be gooa enUnder1,670 words
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Article181 1936-09-25 13 Queen Mary’s Message Adelaide, Sept. 14 Lady Dugan, wife of the Governor of South Australia, read a message from' Queen Mary at a Chi’d Welfare Congress! organized by the Women’s Centenary Coun-' cil which was opened by Lady Gowrie, wife of the Governor-General, today. The181 words
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Advertisement710 1936-09-25 13 P O Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham. contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. s/s “MATA HARI” Sept. 25 Outwards from London for China Japan, BULAN Oct. SAILINGS OF STEAMERS OF THE due Penang 1936. BRITISH710 words
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Miscellaneous1243 1936-09-25 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES c n,, cal). 7 50—Recorded music. B.oo—Talk Manuscript: Werner Illing. 11.05 Folk prices, rates of exchange. 12.05 News in 2RO ROME x>n Rotary. B.2o—Dance music. 8.50 —'song. 11.20 p.m.—Close down. Arabic. 12.20 p.m. Concert relay. Radio play “Shanghai.” 9.20--Popuiar I Wavelength: 11.81 Mds (25.4 m.) programme. 10 201,243 words
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Miscellaneous91 1936-09-25 13 corded pregramme. 11.50 a.m.—Light orchestral selections. 12.20—Time signal and weather report. 12.23—Fra Tees Day (soprano) and Anton and the Paramount Theatre Orchestra. 12.50 —Press bulletins, weather forecast, time and announcements. 1 Dance music. 1.35 —Close down, 3.20 p.m. —6.20 p.m.—Chinese programme. 6.20 p.m.—ll.2o—European prog.amme. 6.20 —The Band of H.M. Cn’dstream91 words
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294 1936-09-25 14 HOCKEY In a drizzle and a waterlogged ground, the Penang Recreation Club yesterday deI feated the Penang Teachers’ Association in a game of hockey on the Esplanade by four gcals to nil. Neither team was at 1 full strength. i The Light294 words
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993 1936-09-25 14 “Capt. Dash” telephones from Singapore that the going is expected to be good for the opening day of the Singapore lurf Club Skye meeting at I’ukit Timah today. Below will be found the acceptances together with selections by the three leading experts993 words
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Advertisement236 1936-09-25 14 ss» ||JLj r& I 'I I DIAMOND BEDS l> THAMOX'D BRAND xN-. BEDSTEAD ARE COMFORTABLE. DURABLE AND HANDSOME. The ownerships of "DIAMOND” bedmead brings lasting satisfaction It is designed in such a manner as to provide the utmost and comfort and support during repose. It will last a life time236 words
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Advertisement66 1936-09-25 14 s***officially RECOMMEND/ The Chief Engineers of the Austin O; Motor Company strongly re- commend the use of high-grade K|| lubricants. Before recommending ijSs Mobiloil they submitted it to exbausJtive tests. The results were entirely satisfactory. BK& I JlMwi Qdtei If you own an Austin, Mobiloil will help you to get66 words
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Miscellaneous284 1936-09-25 14 PHONE 543 PENANG. I TOMORROW I Cornelia and Kirdall I CABARET I ADMISSION NON-DINER SI I (Extension of Licence to 1 a.mJ* Friday, 25th September, 1936. WEMBLEY MAIN GATE— IO CENTS ONLY. ROYAL RUBY'S OPERA— “Batu Belah Batu Bertankop” Seats 20 Cents All Round. No Free Lasts. TAN HONG SEAH284 words
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Article, Illustration728 1936-09-25 15 Americans Want Cash Down BOUT WILL BE UNDER RULES OF BRITISH BOARD London, September 16. DIFFICULTIES arose yesterday which appeared likely to jeopardise the prospects of the world cruiser-weight championship contest between John Henry Lewis, the American negro, and Len Harvey taking place at the Empire Pool,728 words
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Article623 1936-09-25 15 GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT FOR SPORTS? SOUNDS HORRID BUT SOMETHING MUST BE DONE—LAWS NEED CHANGING ROLL OF COACHES AN American sportsman sojourning in London has said that following the Olympic and other sperting squabbles, there is growing up in the United States a strong feeling that the creation of623 words
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Article339 1936-09-25 15 193.6 "THE MILE OF THE CENTURY" TO BECOME A DOCTOR London, Sept. 20. BACK LOVELOCK is off to the United States for what, in his own words, is his “last race for all practical hopes” I He is to try to win for the second time I339 words
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Advertisement41 1936-09-25 15 WHITE LABEL r SJYfc* ‘.V‘ sA- x>> > TWißnihfc 'Ti f t W' Uh WBI? :X v fc,,, i Alyl! Hy A T- 4 jfflPffTßr HL. A SSk'/ I Sole Agents for Penang, Perak and Kedah. HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD., Penang Ipoh.41 words
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Article, Illustration180 1936-09-25 16 UI IN TUI? Q\\ With the thermometer again Illi O B *l’l ascending to heat wave level everybody who could sought the cooling waters of open a',r swimming pools and the seaside. I’ere are seme enjoying a ‘nuke the best of it” c’p at ITin180 words
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Advertisement82 1936-09-25 16 Sensational Br. Germ-proof-sealed /*SI IN SPARKLING GLASSI II /M/ M I Super-bristles, wa- I IS 1/1 ter-proofed: 6o#> 111 I'M Ir more effective bo more I/ Il liltt “SOGGY toothbrush.” ill I 111 I Wl M l[T Your absolute satis- i /7/ /ff /I faction guaran- I /ff TEED! Against82 words
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