Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 October 1936
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Title Section20 1936-10-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 242. VoL XCIV. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16. 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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686 1936-10-16 1 Reuter. Maginot Line 'Will Have To Be Continued To Coast SITUATION IN EUROPE ENTIRELY CHANGEfc) .-IT Paris, Oct. 15. It is understood that a French Note to presented to Belgium will ask the Belgian Governmenafor its con-’-ception of neutrality and will put other pointed questionsReuter. - 686 words
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Article176 1936-10-16 1 cylinders. are of special interest. —British ■Radio. FEATURES OF 1937 MODELS Closed cars predominate at Olympia, London, where the thirtieth Inter-» national Motor Exhibition opened yesterday with exhibits of 30 British .ind 24 foreign manufactures. Cars are becoming la» ger. w t.i a tendtacy towards increasedcylinders. are of special interest.—British ■Radio. - 176 words
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Article, Illustration298 1936-10-16 1 Prosperity Returning To The Shipyards Tht Shipbuilding industry is beginto share in the returning prom v of the United Kingdom An reuse of more than 75 per cent, in k image under construction in •< Ihitain and Ireland compared \< r ago is shown in statistics298 words
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Article162 1936-10-16 1 undertaken on the second day.-British Radio. Another Attempt This Month Flight-Lieutenant Adam has been selected by the Air Ministry to make the next attempt to improve upon the height record set up last month by Squadron-Leader F. R.D. Swain. The attempt will made within the next fortnight ifundertaken on the second day.-British , Radio. - 162 words
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Article, Illustration46 1936-10-16 1 A Sydney message says that Miss Jean Batten, who has already set up a new record tor the solo flight from England to Australia, took off from Richmond. New South Wales, at 4.37 a. tn. local time for New Zealand yesterday.46 words
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Article146 1936-10-16 1 —British Radio. Willram Scoresby On Marking Expedition I It is announced that file Royal research W’illiam Scoresby, will liteve St. Katherine Dock, London, in a few days to continue her whale-marking operations in the Antarctic. She will touch at Dakar and Capetown, and will then proceed south east—British Radio. - 146 words
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Article86 1936-10-16 1 To Float A Company In Malaya Mr. Ong Kah Kee and Mr. Lee Teik Sin, committee members of the Penang Khengchew Association, w’ill leave by train for Kuala Lumpur tonight, to attend the meeting organised by the All Malayan Khengchew Association. This congregation of the pretninent Khengchews throughout86 words
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Article50 1936-10-16 1 £2,000.000 Building Plan (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Oct. 16. The Blue Funnel Line is building ten motor liners for tre Singapore run at a cost estimated at £2,000.000. Brigadier H.A. Lord, head of the Salvation Army organisation in Mataya, is on a visit to Penang.50 words
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Article59 1936-10-16 1 M.C.C. v. WEST AUSTRALIA Perth, Today. The first match of the M.C.C. toutt* of Australia was played here in showery weather. There was a small crowd. West Australia won the toss and decided to bat on a slowish wicket. After half an hour’s play, the score was 2659 words
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Article126 1936-10-16 1 Nanking To Meet Expenses The Pinang Gazette understands that the Nanking Oversea-Chinest Affairs Bureau is willing to contribute $40,000 (Chinese currency) to enable Malayan Chinese schoolteachers to study educational systems in China. The suggestion was put to M'. Chen Chooh Poh, a prominent member cf126 words
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Article85 1936-10-16 1 Restoration Appointment Revived The King has approved the creation of the office of Chief Royal Engineer of the corps of Royal Engineers, and of the appointment thereto of General Sir Bindon Blood, Colonel Commandent of the Royal Engineers. Creation of the office of Chief Royal Engineer restores to85 words
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Article177 1936-10-16 1 NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED The Perak Chinese Mining Association has been brought into existence and formally registered. The object of the Association is to establish closer relationship between meinbers and to exchange information. It is particularly intended. To express views on mining legislation. To arbitrate in mining disputes.177 words
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Advertisement12 1936-10-16 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG. Telephone No. 771.12 words
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Advertisement50 1936-10-16 1 FULL REPORT OF SINGAPORE TENEMENT CRASH —See PcMje 7. “First catch your hare then cook him’.’ I We catch 'em We sell 'em You buy 'em You cook 'em Everybody eats 'em Not only Hares, but Partridges. Pheasants. Grouse. Woodcock. Quail. Pigeons etc. PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTERWORTH 33 W.S. 18250 words
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Article571 1936-10-16 2 ’PLANE IN TOW OFF IRELAND Dublin, Oct. 3. Radio message received late last night from a French trawler in the Atlantic told how Kurt BjorkvaU, flying from New York to Stockholm alone, was saved from death after crashing about 80 miles from the Irish coast.571 words
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Article, Illustration341 1936-10-16 2 Intended To Die In Office FUTURE OF FOREIGN POLICY Budapest. Gen. Goemboes, who died in Munich Oct. 6, was the first Hungarian Premier to die in office. When he was visited by political friends last week, begging him to resign because of his health, he replied:341 words
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Article65 1936-10-16 2 Berlin, Tuesday. Deep sorrow was expressed in the German Press at the death of Gen. Goembces. A typical headline is “A friend of «Germany.” It is recalled that he was the first foreign statesman to visit Herr Hitl?r after the latter became Chancellor in 1933 It is65 words
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Article164 1936-10-16 2 £9,500,000 In Five Days Paris, Oct. 6. The organised gangs of smugglers which, since the war, have been active on the 1 Franco-Belgian and Franco-Swiss frontiers, have rapidly adapted themselves to the new situation brought about by the devaluation of the france. The Bank of France164 words
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Article444 1936-10-16 2 Alleged Deal To Supply 'Planes To Russia SENATE COMMITTEE INQUIRY Washington, Oct. h Details of an alleged agreement between Mr. Anthony Fokker, the aeroplane di signer and manufacturer, and Mr. Elliott R(x/<. velt, second son of the President, to shar<* a commission of £200,000 cn 50444 words
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Article400 1936-10-16 2 Gaol For Chinese I For making a false report of robbery of 57 cents against a Chinese coffeeshop pro- prietor at No. 67 Burmah Road, Penang, on j 1 Sept. 28, a Tamil, Vengadasalam, was sentenced to three week’s rigorous im- prisonment by the additional police400 words
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Advertisement1235 1936-10-16 2 woricts Head Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang ULU KLANG TIN Phone 1477 1478 with IkJITEH extensions. Telegrams: LIIUII ■EM “Gazette” Penang. (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) Singapore Office NOTICE OF DIVIDEND Cecil .Street, Singapore. I Phone 5471. Tel “Times” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Singapore. Interim Dividend of 5 per1,235 words
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271 1936-10-16 3 —British' Radio. Government Action Foreshadowed London, Oct. 15. Government action to curb Fascist and unti-Fascist disturbances was foreshadowed in ministers’ speeches last night, and it is mderstood that various aspects of the queslon. including the possibility of giving police authorities power to ban a procession—British' Radio. - 271 words
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Article, Illustration154 1936-10-16 3 Reuter. Tlit above are the Malayan delegates', iicted to attend the National People’s, ''mference at Nanking. Reading downvxrds, they are: Left: Mr. Tan Kah Kee 895, votes Hockien, Singapore); Mr. Aw Haw (1392, Khek, Singapore); Mr. IJm Lean Teng (1544, Teochew, Penang); *4r. Lim Kheng LeanReuter. - 154 words
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Article119 1936-10-16 3 British Radio. Communiques Suspended For the third day in succession, the communique issued from the High Commissioners’ office in Jerusalem yesterday states that there have been no incidents to report since noon on the previous day. It continues: “The public is informs.: that owing to order having beenBritish Radio. - 119 words
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Article237 1936-10-16 3 Powers Forming A Stronger Front Shanghai. Oct. 15. It is reported that formal Sino-Japanese negotiations are being resumed at Nanking tomorrow. According to information purporting to emanate from diplomatic sources at Shanghai, the Japanese attitude towards China has “softened’’ following the revelation by Mr. Kuwashima. head of237 words
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Article135 1936-10-16 3 I Reuter. 400.000 At Vast Demonstration Chicago, Oct. 15. It is estimated that nearly 400,000 attend- j ed a vast demonstration of welcome to Mr. Roosevelt who. in an important speech, stated that the New Deal had saved the system of private profit and free enterprise afterI Reuter. - 135 words
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Article, Illustration240 1936-10-16 3 pitch than at present ccntemp.ated.—Bri-• tish Radio. 10,000 More Men For R.A.F. London, Oct. 15. Great Britain’s need for strong defences to preserve peace and to protect her freedom was emphasised in speeches last night by Cabinet Ministers. The War Minister. Mr. Duff Cooper, said itpitch than at present ccntemp.ated.—Bri-• tish Radio. - 240 words
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Article89 1936-10-16 3 —Reuter. Slight Case Of Insubordination London, Oct. 15. A sl.ght case of insubordination is reported on H.M S. Guardian of the Atlantic fleet, on Oct. 1. j I The Admiralty states that the incident I only lasted a few minutes and consisted of j reluctance and a short—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article74 1936-10-16 3 Reuter. Bombay, Oct. 15Rioting has broicen out in the Byculla area arising from the recent tension over the construction of a Hindu temple in proximity to a mosque, on which work began today. The police were obliged to make several baton charges. There have been several casualtiesReuter. - 74 words
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Article170 1936-10-16 3 —Reuter. London, Oct. 15. It is officially announced that copper production has been increased from twenty to fifteen per cent, curtailment, effective from today. The further increase of five per cent is not a surprise to metal circles who are of opinion that if the demand continues—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article245 1936-10-16 3 —British Radio. Non-Intervention Faree London, Oct. 15. Lord Plymouth, acting chairman of the International Committee for Application of the Agreement regarding Non-Intervention in Spain, has sent the following letter to Monsieur Kagan of the Soviet Embassy “I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your; note—British Radio. - 245 words
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Article384 1936-10-16 3 Spilsbury Explains Crime Detection I Sir Bernard Spilrbury, poker in one hand, woman's battered sjcull in the other, reconstructed last week the murder of Elizabeth Ccoper. old-age pensioner, aged 79. at her house in Holborn, WC 14 years ago. 1 This was one of the demonstrations held384 words
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Advertisement396 1936-10-16 3 CONGRATULATIONS to'every man and ■woman whose teeth are still perfect whose hair is still healthy 5 nerves arc still steady whose vitality is still buoyant They’ve escaped the most common complaint (w* 3 Vrfß of civilised people—a shortage of mineraisin W.- yff the body. Teeth were meant to last a396 words
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Article327 1936-10-16 4 SIX MONTHS FOR ASST. MONEY-CHANGER PAKIRI MOHAMED, an assistant in a money-changing business in Singapore, was sentenced to undergo six months’ imprisonment at thfr Singapore Assizes by Mr. Justice Adrain Clark, for dls.ionestly retaining 800 guilders, knowing and having reason to believe the same to be stolen.327 words
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502 1936-10-16 4 Kuala Lumpur Civil Appeal Succeeds “I cannot imagire how the learned Sec nd Magistiate persuaded himself that Lie plaintiff’s story was to be believed in the face of the documentary evidence, and the sworn evidence of the Towkay of Chop Swee Secng and of502 words
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Article801 1936-10-16 4 BISHOP OF SINGAPORE Archdeacon and Mrs. Graham White will go on leave on Dec. 27 and return in June of next year. It is expected (says the Cathedral Courier) that the Rev. N. Williams will be acting chaplain. Mrs. A. V. Hitch has left Taiping for England.801 words
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Article123 1936-10-16 4 Claims Of Two Women And A Child The bigamous marriage of a workman who died was mentioned during an applic’ticn at Westminster County Court yesterday fcr payment cut cf a compensation award. Certificates of the man’s marriage in ati assumed name, with the applicant, and of the123 words
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Article95 1936-10-16 4 M.V.I. To Present Malay I Ptay (From Our Own Correspondent I Taipirg, Oct. 15. The members of the Malayan Volunteer Infantry, Taiping, will be presenting a Malay play entitled “Mat, Juru Bahasa” at the Town Half on Saturday. Oct. 24 in aid of charity and club funds. Rehearsals95 words
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Article165 1936-10-16 4 Hit Cyclist And Drove On Sentence of nine months’ imprisonment and suspension for five years of his driving licence, was passed at Middlesex Sessions on Robert Dowsett. aged 28, dealer, Win-chester-read. Twickenham, who was charged with causing bodily harm to George Donald Webb by wanton165 words
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Article136 1936-10-16 4 Policeman's Reply Mr. J. D. Cassels, K.C.. the Recorder, at Brighton Quarter Sessiors last week, asked P.-c. Waldren-Underwocd, a former public schoolboy now in the Brighten police force: “Ycu were not wearing your old school tie?” “No, sir. I was not,” replied P.c. Wa’d-136 words
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Advertisement52 1936-10-16 4 ——*—ia,, TOBACCO CO.. «.TO.. LONDON. ENGLAND ■STEEL Bullock Carts Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Export Drums Refuse Bins Shelving, Benches. EASTERN MFG. CO, 1, River Road. ——r-ri —MMmrTTH laMMWin 1 I PAB C O 3 T* > J 3 ENAMEL PAINT > 5 5 J MANUFACTURED SPECIALLY FOR USE > >52 words
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Article263 1936-10-16 5 KEPT PAST HIDDEN FROM WIFE Afler living an honest life for eleven years a man st:od in. the dock at Marylerne last week, fearful lest the secret of i, pa t should become known to his wife, nom he had married since turning over a new leaf.263 words
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Article288 1936-10-16 5 Fire Rescue Plan nr-armed man who, it was said, want- •< 1 v seem a hero to a girl he had been) appeared at Ilford (Essex) Police court last week. H< Frederick Somers, 39, of Gay-; uc Ilford, who pleaded guilty t_> .'.'cct loitering288 words
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Article82 1936-10-16 5 Jchore Bahru, Oct. 11. itimah binte Jamal and Hitam binte 'id were yesterday morning charged beInche Abdul Rauf, third magistrate, ■th attempting to evade payment of cus-' 'ms duty cn three pieces of Batik saand six yards of cloth. Wan Abdullah bn Haji Hussein. Arsista’it ‘finte82 words
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Article768 1936-10-16 5 Gay Celebration Of The "30th" A SAD OMISSIONOUT OF THE HAT One should have gone to Charlotte-street, W., lart w’eek cn a magic carpet, or, at least, have taken ene's own private djinn in a brass bottle. This year, it must be explained, brings the 30th768 words
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Article452 1936-10-16 5 MASTER OF RALUOL ON YOUTH OF TODAY Oxford, October 8. The need to guard against the danger of narrow views as the resu t cf continued specialisation was urged by the Master of BaLiol (Mr. A. D. Lindsay) today on assuming office for the second year452 words
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Article163 1936-10-16 5 Boards Damaged A barrister’s wife who runs a summer tea garden was prosecutrix at Hythe police court last week, when A.bert Harradine, a garage proprietor, cf West Hythe. was charged with committing uniaw’ful and malicious damage to a notice board. Mr. Trevor Meredith Chitty-Thomas, the163 words
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Article82 1936-10-16 5 Sheaf Of Handbills In Court A sheaf of coloured handbills, printed in Chinese, was exhibited in the Penang Police Court yesterday when a Hailam, Li Beng Hean, was charged with being in unlawful society on Oct. 14 at Presgrave Street. Inspector Chin, prosecuting, said that the man was82 words
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Article, Illustration40 1936-10-16 5 vaho attended the Brussels Peace Congress. Above: a delegation from Scotland, (centre) Miss C. Marshall, of the National Peace Council, and Miss C. Brate, of the United States Ptace Symbol Movement, and (right) the London Transport Busmen’s representatives.40 words
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Article107 1936-10-16 5 Cape-London Flight Nairobi, October 7. Fit.-Lt. Rose, who retired from the race when his machine crashed at Cairo, arrived here today on his way to Johannesburg. He declared that minor troub es in the eariy stages of the race were mainly responsible for his failure. It107 words
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Article282 1936-10-16 5 Every Fireman Wanted To Brave It Blackpool, Oct. 7. Every man in the Blackpool lire brigade volunteered to risk his life, here today, in an effort to save a comrade, Fireman R. Laycock, who per ished in a blaze which destroyed more than £500,000 worth of282 words
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Advertisement192 1936-10-16 5 AUTOMATIC THREE GLASS FLOODLIT D La H RGER N interior. FSATyRtES models. 7 po,NT COLD M EXTERIOR. control. all acid wirin’ iv PROOF PORCELAINVEGETABLE Jt' INTERIOR. FRESHNER. J USABLE FLAT BUILT IN FRUIT TOP. BASKET. i; J' ——SEALED IN GLASS JESM COMPRESSOR ICE CUBE ||i| IB*®:! Il T UNIT. STORAGE192 words
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Article240 1936-10-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 15 The Kinta Indian Association, the winners of the Lam Seng Fook Cup. in the senior division of the Perak Footba.l Asocial ion Cup competition, celebrated their success when they entertained a large gatherjing of soccer fans at a dinner at240 words
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1148 1936-10-16 6 S. P. C. Tournament For Myra Cup THE Myra Cup tournament, the last of the Singapore Polo Club season will close on Oct. 17. It is of especial interest to Penang readers to know that the Myra Cup, presented by several members of the1,148 words
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Article269 1936-10-16 6 ANNUAL INSPECTION OF PERAK STATE TROOPS (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 'US The annual inspection of the State Troops will take place on Sunday and will consist of tactical operations on the KamparDegong Road. Ow.ng to the unavoidable absence of Ma-jor-General Dobbie, G.O .C., Malaya,269 words
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264 1936-10-16 6 Ghost Story At The Majestic Good entertainment is prov.ded at both [the Majestic and Queen’s theatres. Penang. I At the Majestic, "Tae Ghost Goes West,” opened last nigut to full houses, while Joe E. Brown also att acted a large crowd to the Queen’s in264 words
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Article330 1936-10-16 6 AIR filAlL A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika. Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland and South Africa via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Siam, Burma. India, Iraq. Egypt. Sudan, Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland and whole330 words
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Advertisement103 1936-10-16 6 AS LIVELY AS A PUPbecause he sets his regular dose of Sb.erley’s Tonic Condition Powders. And fhu: keeps his blood cool, his appetite keen, his spirits bubbling and makes I him the happy, contented pal lie should be Over-heated blood means continual j catching, loss of appetite, depressed -pints and103 words
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Miscellaneous166 1936-10-16 6 flfjjY M at 6-15 TONIGHT 9-30 Greeted by Last Night’s packed houses as the best comedy for the year—Joe the world’s greatest salesman hits the high spots with Botts and has the town in knots And what a riot— A NATURAL BORN HIT About that natural-born JMF MR salesman, Alexander166 words
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Miscellaneous237 1936-10-16 6 Another Tip-Top Week End Show! MAJESTIC TONIGHT «.15 9.30 TOMORROW 2.45 6.15 ROMANCE RUNS RIOT. .when an amusing ghost acquires a yearning for beautiful women... and ivho. can blame him? ROBERT DONAT <-‘JEAN PARKER EUGENE PALLETTE pir«c*«d br RENE CLAIR, Screenplay by ROBERT E. SHERWOOD on ALEXANDER KORDA Production London237 words
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Article688 1936-10-16 7 Prolonged Delay In Arrival Of A Doctor (brom Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Oct. 15. W. OMEN and children were buried in masonry when a building in Cecil Street, Singapore, collapsed this morning. A 12 inch beam supporting a roof terrace gave way, and icks and masonry688 words
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713 1936-10-16 7 Dealer Charged With Retaining Stolen Property A heap of glittering jewellery made up f gold chains, bracelets, bangles, and tcooches was exhibited in the Penang Police Court, yesterday when the hearing was resumed in the case in which Tang Wai Teng is charged with having713 words
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Article123 1936-10-16 7 Compensation Pays Passage Home I In the Malacca Police Court on Tuesday Miss P. Lazaroo, a teacher at the Tranquerah English Schocl, was charged with negligent driving and causing hurt to Chinniah, a Tamil, by knocking him down shortly after midnight on Sept 28. Chinniah123 words
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231 1936-10-16 7 MALAYAN baby elephant, a black pan.her, a python, and probably a i tapir, w;L be among the passengers who will board the Nieuw Zeland at Singapore today for Sydney. They will be in the charge cf Mr. H. B. Brown, secretary and chief administrateve officer231 words
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Article118 1936-10-16 7 Visits Singapore Air And Naval Bases H.H. the Sultan of Kelantan visijted tho Singapore Air and Naval Bases on Tuesday, accompanied by Mr. W. J. Parks,. A.D.C. to H.E. the Governor. I At the Air Base. His Highness was met by Air Commodore Sydney Smith, Air118 words
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Advertisement42 1936-10-16 7 D E WARS THE FAMOUS WHITE LABEL H AMI» PT .X Y *x- >• i, 5. iWSwgtoESgff *■&>. it < a J /At -x C <■ Jar .2 It. 'aNA t. W J? Sole Agents for Penang, Perak and Kedah. HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD., Penang Ipoh.42 words
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Article615 1936-10-16 8 a verdict of misadventure the Cherok Tokun landslide disaster, in which fifteen coolies lost their lives, some in an heroic effort to •ave their comrades, closes its* final chapter. Xo one was to blame. Tn this country —particularly in the case of road accidents—there is often a615 words
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Article143 1936-10-16 8 Mine's Employees Plead Guilty 1 Two men. Mat bin Osman and Lim Ah Chiew. both employed at the Kamunting Tin Dredging Co. were today produced before 1 the Taiping Magistrate, to answer the charge of theft of tin ore valued $25. Both accused pleaded guLty to143 words
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Article156 1936-10-16 8 The marriage of Mr. Ooi Mooi Yeap, second son of the late Mr. Ooi Chin Cheang and Mrs. Ooi Chin Cheang of Nlbong Tebal, Province Wellesley, and Miss Yeoh Paik Keow, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yeoh Teik Soon of Penarg. tcok place at156 words
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Article163 1936-10-16 8 The Anglo-Chinese Primary School, Penang. held their arnual Parents Day this morning at the School premises. Various handwork articles, done by the pupils were exhibited. There was a large gathering present, including the Brigadier Lord and Capt. Price cf the Salvation Army S ngapo e, Rev. and Mrs.163 words
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Article712 1936-10-16 8 Ship Wilh A Red Flag—Pe nang Harbour Mystery Explained— Troopships Cause DelayThoughts On Visitors To The Island ASLEEK-LOOKING ship painted a light grey stood out in the middle of the strait opposite Penang yesterday. At its bow fluttered a red flag. It remained there from eight in712 words
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Article170 1936-10-16 8 Ex-Wife Obtains Custody Of Child (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh Oct 15. Judgment was delivered this morning in the Ipoh Supreme Court, by the Hon. Mr. Justice Aitken, in the case in which a Chmese woman. Oh Gaik Soon alias Rabitan, sued her former husband, Che Ahmad bin170 words
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168 1936-10-16 8 ROTTAN 4 YEARS FOR INDIAN COOLIE Knife Used In W-arrel Over 40 Cents (From Our Own Correspondent)' Ipoh. October 15Yet another case of causing gnevou» hurt with a knife came up for hearing the Perak Assizes before the HonJustice de Buriatte when an Indian coolie. Govindasamy, was convicted and sentenced168 words
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Advertisement234 1936-10-16 8 I “Gold gar" PRODUCTS -wi j HIGHEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES Obtainable from your dealer I SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE CO. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR “E. O." Hotel PENANG. T omorrow Extension To 1 a.m. Dinner Dance i j I I WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT234 words
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Advertisement130 1936-10-16 8 cookQ J The cook has not changed, nor has the recipe except that Maggi’s Seasoning is now used in the kitchen. A few drops work wonders if added, just before serving. to an insipid dish, weak soup, stew, gravy or Maggi’s Seasoning is’utteriy different from spicy table sauces or condiments.130 words
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572 1936-10-16 9 Crowd Shouts Disapproval Of Farcical Decision (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, October 15. Shouts of disapproval from the crowd vreeled the fa'rcical decision in the main event at last night’s fight at the New World. It was a ridiculous anti-climax to n night of572 words
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Article200 1936-10-16 9 P.S.C. "A" v. Penang Teachers Association The following will play for the Penang Sports Club “A” and the Penang Teachers Association respectively at hockey on the Esplanade today at 5.15 p.m.:— P.S.C.: —C. H. Baker; E. C. Tokeiey, F. G. Pcoley G. A. Maltby, A. G-. Cooke, J. N.200 words
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Article76 1936-10-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 15. The staff of Boh Estate, Cameron “Highlands, gave a farewell dihner to the Superintendent of the Estate, Mr. and STrs. Robert Brown on the eve of his retirement from this Company. A large number of residents at Cameron highlands attended76 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-10-16 9 Marlene Dietrich chatting to “extras” while waiting to start work on her first British film. “Knight Without Armour,” at Denham (Bucks).24 words
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Article281 1936-10-16 9 Sir S. Thomas’s Tribute To Selangor Society (From Our Own Correspondent» Kuala Lumpur, October 15. “The Malayan co-eperator" has made its? reappearance s-s a publica.icn which is the orly organ cf the co-operators throughout Malaya. Some time back, about 1931. “The Malayan co-operator", after an existence lasting281 words
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Article82 1936-10-16 9 Province Asiatics vs. C.R.C. The following have neen chosen FT play for the Province Asiatics against the Chinese Recreation Club on Sunday on the Victoria Green, Penang, at 5.15 p.m. suarp: Mohammed; Md. Sa’id, Lim Chee Hai, R. Lesslar. A. J. Williams; Oh Boon Tat. Yeoh Hoe Lye; Kee82 words
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Article131 1936-10-16 9 Hawker’s Second Capture Taiping. October 15. A big python, over 10 feet in length, was caught alive by a Chinese vegetable hawker in Tupai last night. The Chinese proudly exhibited the snake in a cage toI his friends today, and later carried it round the tewn131 words
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Article167 1936-10-16 9 Match Against Selangor On Oct. 24 The final Rugby State Trial, after which ’he Per.arg X\’ to meet Selangor at Penang cn Oct. 21 -.vill be chosen, will be played tomoir.w ca the Esplanade. PeTang. Two str ng team” have been selected and a gcod game167 words
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Article84 1936-10-16 9 Five Horses Scratched In Race 4 The following are the scratchings for the third day of the Selangcr Turf Club Au-’ tumn Meeting to be run at Kuala Lumpur! tomorrow. Race 1 Danse du Ventre, Lady Keith and Golden King. Race 2 Spy. Race 3 Billgrim. Race 484 words
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Article117 1936-10-16 9 TIN YESTERDAY TODAY London —(Spot) £199.10.0 £190.10.0 London —(3 months) £197.15.0 £197.0.0 Singapore $99.00 $97.87(4 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA. —(Sundried) $5.80 $5.85 BLACK PEPPER $B.OO $B.OO RUBBER London 7%d 7%d New York l6%c(G) Singapore- Spot 27 %c 27 %c Oct./Dec 27 %c 27f 0 c Jan./Mar117 words
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Advertisement278 1936-10-16 9 LATE ADVERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES FUNERAL The funeral of the late Mr. Khoo Soo Ke m age 81 father of Messrs. Khoo Hock J Peng Hock Soo, Hock Khoon. Mrs. Ooi. Kli tv Hock Mrs. Yeoh Cheng Kung. Mrs. Vng Hock San. Mrs. Thor Soo Hye,’Nirs. Lim Kean Tee and Miss278 words
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Advertisement85 1936-10-16 9 FOR UP-TO-THE MINUTE C STYLES IN THE NEW AUTUMN FASHIONS NOW ON VIEW ARRIVING TOMORROW DIRECT FROM PARIS THE LATEST z/ SENSATION IN MODEL-HATS BY JEAN PATOU 23, LIGHT ST. PENANG BOON HAK CO. (THE LEADING CURIO SHOP) 25. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. JUST ARRIVED NEW ATTRACTIVE DESIGN CAMPHORWOOD CHESTS CHINESE85 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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1057 1936-10-16 10 Wave Of Optimism In Share Markets (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 8. The week-end lead ir<»m Wall Street and the French tariff reductions produced a wave of optimism in markets with which to open the new account. The volume of buying orders showed a1,057 words
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Article58 1936-10-16 10 Interim Dividend Of 7s. Per Share The directors of the Genera] Accident Fire Life Assurance Corporation have declared interim dividends (cn account ot the year ending Dec. 31. 1936) amounting to 2)4 per cent, on the Preference shaves and 7s per share on the Ordinary shares, both subject58 words
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Article29 1936-10-16 10 Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. Dredge statistics for the first half of October, 1936, Hours run 164: Cubic wards treated 20,000: Tin ore won Pikuls 266.29 words
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Article554 1936-10-16 10 FINAL DIVIDEND OF 3 PER CENT. The report of Batu Lintang Rubber Co,. Ltd. for the financial year June 30. .’states: I The gross revenue from rubber was i $147,143.93, Less revenue expenditure '589,703.00, To which must be added (Interest $2,169.45, transfer registration fees $123.00, Less appropriation554 words
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Article961 1936-10-16 10 KENNEDY CO, SHARE LIST. S S c NAMES. k a go w RUBBER (Dollar). ARenby Rubber Co. J5O J6O AJor Gajah Rubber Estate 107% 115 Amalgamated Malay Estate* 325 345 Arer Hitam Planting Syndicate 135 1 w Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 1 02% 1 12% Ayer Panas Rubber Estates 1961 words
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Article36 1936-10-16 10 Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging N.L. telegram from the mine First half of October, Dredge Takuapa No. 1, 331 hours 85,000 cubic yards. 185 piculs. Dredge Takuapa No. 2, 280 hours, 80,000 cubic'yards, 538 piculs36 words
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Article27 1936-10-16 10 Katu Tin Dredging Ltd. Dredging statistics for the first half of October, 1936. Hours run 289; Cubic yards treated 62.000; Tin ore won Pikuls 108.27 words
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Advertisement484 1936-10-16 10 BANKS. Experience Teoches One CHARTERED BANK To Save But How Many D™*» Australia and (Incorporated in England by Have Found A Way To Rogal Charter 1853) e Paid-up Capital £3.000.00q Put By Their Spare Reserve Fund £3,000 DOC Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,060 Dollors 7 HEAD OFFICE:— 38, Bishopsgate, London,484 words
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Advertisement201 1936-10-16 10 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised £3,000,00(Capital Subscribed £l.BOO 00T Reserve Fund and Rest Capital Paid Up £1,050,(MX BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto. ChairmAD Sir Charles Alexander Innes, K.C.S.I. C.IE* Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., J.M. Ryrie, Esq., P.R. Chalmers, Esq., W.H.201 words
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Latest London and Local Share and Commodity Market Quotations
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Article442 1936-10-16 11 London, October 15. There were extraordinary scenes on the Stock Exchange this morning when filings were opened. Morris Motors ordinary shares, one-fourth of the holdings gf which were hitherto held by the chairman, Lord Nuffield, were made available for Investing to the public. There ww spirited dealing,442 words
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Article114 1936-10-16 11 London, October 15. RUBBER: Strong. Spot 7% buyers 8 sellers. Nov./Dec. 7% buyers Hi sellers. 1 tn/March 7}§ buyers 8?# sellers. «nl/June 8 buyers BAj sellers. N w York 16.51 cts. i d Kingdom Stocks London 42,554 tons Liverpool 58,063 tons C ‘PRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.5.0.114 words
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Article109 1936-10-16 11 London on Previously Lateat Paris 105 5 1 64 105 164 New York 4.89% 4.89 i« Montreal 4.89% 4.89% Brussels 29.07 u, 29.08}, Geneva 2’- 39 2129 Amsterdam 9.15% 9.11 Milan 99 Berlin ’2.16% 12.16% Stockholm 19 39% Prague 3B 138 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo109 words
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Article286 1936-10-16 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotatfone in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’s Shan List today:— Buyers Sellers RUBBER Alor Gajah 1.10 1.20 Ayer Panas 1.60 1.70 ex Batu Lintang 1.20 1.25 c Benta 97% 1.02% Broga 90 95 Changkat 1.05 1.10 Connemara 1.50 1.60 Glenealy 1.77%286 words
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Article161 1936-10-16 11 LEAN CO. TODAY S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING A. Wengs 1.70 1.75 B. Selangors 88 92 Hitanv 48 51 Jelebus 89 92 Johans 25 27 Kramats 53,0 K. Kampars 11.9 12t3 Kuchais 82 86 Laruts 9 3 9 7%cd Nawng Pets 58 62 Pangnga Rivers B'lo% 9;3 Puchongs 17;0161 words
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Article233 1936-10-16 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers SeUens B. Selangor 87 89 Hitam 49 51 Jelebu 88 99 1.11 1.13 Nawng Pet 62 64 North Taiping 55 57 Petaling 7.50 7.55 Rahman Hyd. 98 1.00 Rantau Ordy. 90 92 Rantau Pref. 92 94 Sungei Luas 1.45 1.50 Talam 157% 1.62 %c Teluk233 words
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Article331 1936-10-16 11 Thousands Found In Extension Work MAY DATE FROM THE CONQUEST in a vault beneath St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar-square, I saw thousands of human bones saulls piled up to the height of several feet, with here and there the torn leaden sheets of ancient broken coffins,331 words
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Article424 1936-10-16 11 The following are the changes in cur quotation* up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyer* Seller» Buyers Seilers TIN Ampats 4|o 4 3 4,0 4|3 A. Hitams 15|3 15,9 15 3 15j9 Ayer Wengs 1.70 1.75 1.70 1.75 Bangrins 17|3 17 9 17 3 17|9 B. Selangors 89424 words
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Article239 1936-10-16 11 RUBBER Buyer* SeU*** Allenbys 1.52% 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.57% 1.65 c Bassetts 62% 65 B. Lintangs 1.20 1.22 %c Bentas 97% 1.00 Brogas 87% 90 M. Pindas 1.45 1.50 Mentakab* 40 42% N. Scudais 1.52% 1.57% Pajams 1.80 1.87% Teluk Anson 1.25 1.30 Sungei Tukangs 1.20 1-22% Tapahs239 words
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Advertisement44 1936-10-16 11 ALWAYS IN STOCK IRONSIDE LOTUS DELTA SHOES MADE IN ENGLAND. IRONSIDE LOTUS Sr.oo DELTA ’S' 50Per Pair M A PITCH AY GUNNY SO hl NO. 252/4/« PKNANG ROAD (NEXT TO QUEENS CINEMA) FBNANG. BUB-AGENT IN ALOR STAR (KEDAH) HARI SINGH HAZARA SINGH BROS. u44 words
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Advertisement59 1936-10-16 11 Penang I Hill Railway Walk, lunch, rest and dream on Penang Hill. You will never forget it. f 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). SPEND59 words
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428 1936-10-16 12 Union Steamship Cc s £50,000 Loss BRITAIN’S shipping is being driven from the Pacifcc by foreign subsidised competition. The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, principal shareholders of which is the P. and O. Company, starts withdrawing ships from the San Francisco Australia-New Zealand428 words
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Article153 1936-10-16 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today M.V. “MYRTLEBAXK” from Japan via Singapore. Sails today for Calcutta. Colombo. Aden, Port Sudan, Port Said, Algiers, Halifax, Boston. New York and Philadelphia. S.S. “AGAMEMNON from Singapore, sails for Marseilles, London. Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Glasgow. S.S. “BULAN” for Tvluk Anson, Bagan Datoh. Port Swettenham,153 words
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Article242 1936-10-16 12 Extensive Improvements To The “Piepe” A very interesting minor improvement is being carried out in the port of Bremen, affecting the old Raft Harbour (Flosz'hafen), which is familiarly known as the “Piepe,” from its resemblance to a tobacco pipe in shape. This harbour now has an open entrance242 words
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Article291 1936-10-16 12 Ships In America With Unusual Uses Probably the only pleasure boat that goes to sea on a railroad track has been constructed at Elsinore, Calif., as a dance pavilion. A large boat w r as built cn a steel framework, and deep-sea divers were employed to lay a291 words
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Article309 1936-10-16 12 PROPOSED LOANS FROM STATE FUNDS Commenting on the shipping congr. recently held in Helsingfors, the I'inni.sh journal “Mercator” declares that the of the backward state of the Finnisi. n chant marine seemed due to the ta. H iat the shipping companies have lack d h capital.309 words
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Article426 1936-10-16 12 Inquiry To Be Held London, September 14. The steamer Sea Rambler, belcngmg tc the Dover Navigation Co., Ltd., London docked at Jarrow, after a tragic voya v to the West Coast cf Africa, which has resulted in the whcle cf her crew of 24. n?< stly426 words
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Miscellaneous1806 1936-10-16 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES WHAT WANTS S I Before the advent of television fears were The conference of 500 women radio listen- I i HF O'V expressed that it would interfere with the 9rs which was held ,n Broadcasting House EK •>*? 4 reception oi ord.nary broadcast program- last April was1,806 words
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Article315 1936-10-16 13 Traders Demand Subsidies Wellington, New Zealand, Oct. 5. “The Mercantile Marine should be a bulwark of the Empire and a firm bond linking the members of the world’s greatest Commonwealth of Nations” was the keynote of the Congress of British 'Empire Chambers of Commerce meeting at Wellington315 words
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Article282 1936-10-16 13 Successful Test Board K.L.M. Plane i “The most historic event in wireless transmission” were the words in which Captain C.D. West, Technical Director of Baird Television Limited summed up the results of a television test carried out on' board a Royal Dutch Air Liner, the282 words
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Advertisement386 1936-10-16 13 I ING BLUK FtMtMBU V essel». LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Doe A^conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penan* London 0. AGAMEMNON Marseilles, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg X LonOon Glasgow. C. ACHILLES London, Rotterdam. Hamburg, Hull and V 11 Swansea. 99 A. SARPEDON C. PYRRHUS Havre, Liverpool and Bromborough. Oct 24 CYCLOPS386 words
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Advertisement366 1936-10-16 13 TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. From Arrive Arrive Penang Marseilles New York Oct. 22 PRES. POLK Nov. 18 Dec 1 Nov. 5 PRES. ADAMS Dec. 2 Dec. 15 Nov. 19 PRES. HARRISON Dec. 16 Dec 29 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route I PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on366 words
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Advertisement749 1936-10-16 13 P&. O BRITISFMNDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swett enham > contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S BULAN Oct. Outwards from London for China Japan. s s M HARI” Oct 23 due Penang 19:36749 words
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Miscellaneous569 1936-10-16 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES SXIf m BERLIN I change. 8.50 Concert conducted by M. Henri Tomasi, with Mlle. Wilhelmine Cou-I Mcs. (19.74 m.) DJN 9.1 Me» (31.45 m.). dray, vocalist. 10.15—Rates of exchange WA 9.57 Mcj®. (31.38 m.). DJB 15.20 and French stock (rentes). 10.20 p.m.— Close down. TODAY Wave’ength 25.24 m.,569 words
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Miscellaneous233 1936-10-16 13 2RO ROME Wavelength: 11.81 Me s (25.4 m.) TODAY 9.20 p.m.—Open ng announcement News in English. Concert by the Emannuele-Josi-Martorani trio. Talk on topics of general interest. Vocal concert by Augusta Quaranta and Diana Narice (sopranos) and Carlo Piatania (baritone) News in Italian. TOMORROW 9.20 p.m.—Opening announcement. News in English.233 words
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Article1780 1936-10-16 14 NOTES AND SELECTIONS BY WINDSOR LAD” (BY WINDSOR LAD) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 16. A card of eight events, five of which being long distance races over B*£ furlongs, will be provided in tomorrow’s races—the third day of the Selangor Turf Club Autumn meeting. The going is expected to1,780 words
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Article667 1936-10-16 14 UNINTERESTING GAME ON THE PADANG The Darul Aiiisan Football Cluo defeated the r*euang Kecreauon c*uo in a game oi nockey pi<*yed on tne Penang, yesterday, uy two gvais to ml. lhe £,|.me was of mea.ocre standard and there was seldom any excitement. The P R667 words
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Article58 1936-10-16 14 —Reuter. Fair Copy Narrowly Wins From Goya 11. London. October 15. The following is the result of the Middle Park Stakes (the 2-year-old Derby) run at Newmarket tcday FAIR COPY GOYA H 2 STREAMSTOWN 3 Seven ran. Won by length; 4 lengths between the second and third.—Reuter. - 58 words
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Advertisement362 1936-10-16 14 -J. Wl USE THESE PRODUCTS g, W| IN YOUR VAUXHALL /ftßsr W ENGINE gear back Ifllßn W BOX AXLE bb d c J I' y Thĕ hinstable elements in oil that break down and form gum, sludge and carbon have been removed by Socony-Vacuum s famous Clearosol Process. No matter362 words
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Article, Illustration876 1936-10-16 15 Strength Of The Bowlers BRADMAN’S MANY SUPPORTERS If we consider those cricketers liable to play for Australia in the Test matches, one conclusion, on present evidence, must logically be reached—that England should enjoy superiority in the opening attack. The days of the Gregory-MacDonald mastery are876 words
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Article435 1936-10-16 15 "NOT ONLY BAD LUCK" SAYS SHIELDS The Davis Cup "If" HOLLYWOOD (California), Oct. 6. X Shields, the lawn tennis player, who s. t.s npeted in only one tournament this '■ason on account of his work in the film Come and Get It,” in which he435 words
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Article89 1936-10-16 15 Selangor To Meet Perak On Saturday The first inter state rugby match to be staged in Kuala Lumpur this season will be the Selangor-Perak friendly tomorrow, which will be made a great social occasion. After the game the Selangor Club orchestra will play light popular music until 7.1589 words
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Article262 1936-10-16 15 Holders Knocked Out Royal Wimbledon Club, represented by R.R. Rutherford and Captain H.C.C. Tippett, winners last year, were beaten in the second round durmg the opening day's play in the London tnixteur foursomes tournament at Berkshire Club. Ascot, last week. The holders had made a remarkable rally262 words
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Article398 1936-10-16 15 LESSON IN TACTICS FOR LEAGUE TEAM Chelsea 1 Racing Club de France 2 Playing football of the highest class unhurried, easy but beautifully effective, the Racing Club de France gave further proof of the quality of Continental football at Stamford Bridge last week by beating Chelsea.398 words
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Article, Illustration517 1936-10-16 15 KEEN INTEREST IN BRITISH BOXING FOUR SUPER-ARENAS IN LONDON BRIGHT OUTLOOK pREQUENTLY, I ask you, you ask me and thousands of other people ask somebody else the question which is as up-to-the-miunte now as it was 20 years ago: “What is the future of British boxing?” The517 words
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Article, Illustration155 1936-10-16 16 SHOP FRONT US** swept away. Wreckage of a drapery store in High-street. Thrapston. near Kettering, with the the lorrv which dashed into it «hen avoiding a pedestrian. So much of the shop wa< carried away that the upper storey collapsed. LORRY IN AMAZING ACCIDENT CON'S155 words
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Advertisement82 1936-10-16 16 TVew Dr. Germproof- sealed nNi IN SPARKLING GLASS! K ill ftrß If Super-bristles, wa- K yK fff JEER-PROOFED! 63# KI IKK HP more effective no morq if II I fKB 111 ‘‘SOGGY toothbrush.” Kl I gl I Kg nF Your absolute satis- K 111 I KU If TACTION GUARAN- K82 words
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