Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 October 1936
1936-10-23
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-10-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAR. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 248. Vol. XCIV. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration259 1936-10-23 1 Inquiry Throws No Light On Tragedy SHIP WAS IN ORDER AND WEATHER CALM The Van der Wijck disaster remains a mystery. \n inquiry opened at Sourabaya on Wednesday at which Xl i;-viv u officers, members of the crew and passengers were ~q. <;i< cd but259 words
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Article, Illustration182 1936-10-23 1 Reuter. Prime Minister's Revelation Brussels, October 22. A retried threat of the semi-Fascist Rrxis; Party to attempt a coup d’etat was referred to by the Premier, M. Van Zeeland, in a broadcast speech this evening dealing with the Government’s decision to ban a demonstration of taReuter. - 182 words
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Article45 1936-10-23 1 tauter Honolulu, Oct. 22. unmcrcial air service across the officially opened when the first 11 passengers arrived. They 1 tumultous welcome. The past'nehed at San Francisco breakuid at Honolulu. The first pas'll the Clipper, two American p 've re smothered In garlands.tauter - 45 words
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Article88 1936-10-23 1 Gallant Efforts At Rescue (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 23. One of tour coolies who were working at the bottom of a pit at the Teik Sin Kongsi Mine in Papan was buried alive and killed when a sudden landslide occurred last night. The coclies were88 words
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Article28 1936-10-23 1 Lord Hanworth has died at the age of 75. He was Attorney-General in 1922. During the war he was Controller of the Foreign Trade Department.28 words
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Article295 1936-10-23 1 Hostile Japanese Comments Shanghai, October 23. Chiang Kai-shek with a party of 20 high staff officers left Nanking by air for Sian. Shensi, yesterday. They were welcomed by Marshal Chang Hsueh-liong, acting Chief-in-Command of the Central Forces of the Northwest Provinces. Chiang’s visit is ostensibly to295 words
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Article58 1936-10-23 1 —British Radi? Fortune Of Lord Ashtoi: The largest intestacy ever recorded at Somerset House is announced. Lord Ashton. linoleum manufacturer and former liberal member of Parliament for Lancaster. who died in May 1930 intestate left £10,501,595. The estlate was originally swern at £9,500.000 and has.—British Radi? - 58 words
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Article130 1936-10-23 1 Reuter Wireless. Soaked In Petrol When Dragged From Plane London, Oct. 20. A graphic account of the rescue of Amy Mollison when she was forced to land was given by a building foreman who said they smashed the glass of the cabin from which they dragged Amy whoseReuter Wireless. - 130 words
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Article55 1936-10-23 1 The Pinang Gazette understands that the Chinese Consulate, Penang, has issued circulars to all the Chinese schools, guilds, clubs and associations in Penang asking them to fly the Chinese national flag at half-mast on Sunday, the day of the State funeral service of Mr. Hu55 words
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Article202 1936-10-23 1 Siam's Obstinate Attitude There was selling of tin shares on the Penang and other Malayan markets this morning, following publication of highly pessimistic London Press comments regarding the control of negotiations with Siam. Quo.utions for practically all popular counters are lower. The Financial Times Amsterdam correspondent,202 words
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Article70 1936-10-23 1 State Game Prospects “We should not be surprised if they (Penang} beat us on Saturday, says J?. R Harper. Selangor’s rugby captain, tn an intervew in which he reviews tomorrow's State game between Penang and Selangor at Penang. The Selangor captain's summing up. together with a70 words
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Article95 1936-10-23 1 —British Radio. Minister Of Health's Appreciation London, Oct. 22. In a speech in London this evening, the Minister of Health referred to the gift by Lord Nuffield of £1,250.000 to Oxford University for development of the University’s medical school and the Nuffield Institute for Medical Researcn. Sir.—British Radio. - 95 words
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Article39 1936-10-23 1 Reuter. Berlin, Oct. 22. The Hamburg-Amerika L ae is increasing its fleet of freight vessels for the Far East route by two 8,000 ton vessels. The first will be ready by the spring of 1938.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article45 1936-10-23 1 j Cable news has been received of the death, of Mrs. T. Amarasuriya expired. She was one of the directiors of B. P. de Silva Ltd., and a daughter of late Mudliyar B. I P. de Silva of Galle, Ceylon.45 words
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Article, Illustration90 1936-10-23 1 iivvlir. Withdrawal From The Armament Plan London, Oct. 22. Lord Nuffield has criticised the Air Ministry in a statement discussing the withdrawal of the Wolseley Aero En- gine Company from the Government's scheme whereby certain motor firms will erect Governmental factories for the manufacture of aero engines.– iivvlir. - 90 words
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Article108 1936-10-23 1 Meeting In Penang Devotees of the games claim that basketball and volleyball are becoming as popular as football in Malaya. A. suggestion has been put forward that inter-state tournaments should be held this year. All basketball and volleyball associations in Malaya have been invited to send two108 words
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Advertisement12 1936-10-23 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG. Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement29 1936-10-23 1 I FILIPINO WOMEN i PUGILISTS —See Page 15. 1 U ad CL (3$ ANCHOR BUTTER [97 > The Ch oicest Butter From New Zealand. PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTER WORTH 3329 words
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407 1936-10-23 2 Smith Says “Chewing Gum” Blocked 'Plane's Oil Pipe And Caused Failure STRONG DENIAL AT AIRPORT Capetown, Oct. 10. ALLEGATIONS of sabotage in the Portsmouth to Johannesburg air race were made here today by Mr. ictor Smith, the South African competitor. Mr. Smith, who failed to407 words
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Article546 1936-10-23 2 A CONCENTRATION CAMP FROM WITHIN Berlin. Oct. 8. Authentic news of the conditions prevailing at present in Lichtenberg concentration camp was given to a correspondent of the Morning Post today by a prisoner who hasl just been released after several months’ detention for reasons546 words
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Article179 1936-10-23 2 Now They Are Parted i I She was 63, he was 26. He made love to her and asked her to marry him, lie was so persistent that at last rhe 1 consented. i That was just over two years ago. Last week, rhe —Mrs. Ellen Simmonds179 words
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Article, Illustration49 1936-10-23 2 MR. GORDON A. H. WILLIAMS I left), sen of Mr. A H. Wiliams, a director of Selfridge’s, with J. F Coulson, the Canadian Olympic sculler, at Waterloo Station, when leaving London for the United States. Mr Williams is going to Hollywood to undertake film publicity.49 words
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Article290 1936-10-23 2 FUGITIVES WILL NOT BE PUT TO SEA Open Boat Custom Dropped Port of Spain (Trinidad), Oct. 11. pSCAPED convicts from Devil's I Isle who reach Trinidad, British West India possession, will not in future be put aboard an open boat with provisions and sent290 words
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Article188 1936-10-23 2 UNDERGROUND AIR H. Q. FOR GOERING Cellars To Defy Any Bombs Munich. Oct. 8. Hitler will possess the biggest air force headquarters in the world Th Munich by next October. Deep subterranean chambers are now being dug and blasted out of the heart of what w as once Munich’s art188 words
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135 1936-10-23 2 If A Man Lives There Two sisters have been left a home and £1.440 a year to run it cn condition that no man is ever allowed to» live there. They are Mrs Georgina. Todd and NGFs Lily Thorman, of Harrogate. The135 words
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Article159 1936-10-23 2 Distinguished Scholar’s Vow Cairo, Oct. 101 Father Anastase Marie De Saint Elie, the Carmelite M.B.E. land Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, one of the greatest living authorities on the Arabic language, und a member of half a dozen learned societies, has forsworn- the» work!. From159 words
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Advertisement516 1936-10-23 2 Penang Hill Railway 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). SPEND YOUR EVENINGS516 words
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Article594 1936-10-23 3 Golden Harvest For Taxi Drivers COMPANY ISSUES ULTIMATUM TO WORKERS From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Oct. 22. Foi the second time within five weeks, housands of workers in Singapore were reed to walk this morning when more han 200 bus and trolley bus drivers and .nductors594 words
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Article160 1936-10-23 3 —British Radio. School Campaign For Physical Fitness London, Oct. 21. The President of the Board of Education in a speech at the opening today of a hew central school for 1.000 children designed on modern lines and occupying over sixteen acres, referred to the Government’s new.—British Radio. - 160 words
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Article129 1936-10-23 3 capable of carrying six people.—Reuter Wireless. Paris To Saigon And Back Paris, Oct. 20. j Sunday will see the start of the world s most gruelli Ig air race. Paris to Saigon and back. Only three planes are likely to participate. The distance is nearly fifteen thousandcapable of carrying six people.—Reuter Wireless. - 129 words
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Article371 1936-10-23 3 Entertained By Sultan Of Johore London, Oct. 21. The Sultan and Sultana of Johore entertained to luncheon the Sultan of Selangor at Grosvencr House. The guests included Mr. L. C. M. S. Amery. Sir Frank Swettenham, Sir George and Lady Penny and Sir R «O and Lady371 words
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Article50 1936-10-23 3 —British Radio. Owing to the large amount of preparatory work which is necessary, the laying down at Clydebank of the keel of the new White Star-Cunard Liner No. 552, which is to be the sister ship to the Queen Mary, is unlikely to begin until Jauuary or February.—British Radio. - 50 words
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Article, Illustration332 1936-10-23 3 Girls Prepare To Take To Trenches London, October 22. Navalcarcero. the capital’s main western bulwark, passed completely into the hands' of the insurgents yesterdsiy evening, bringing the besieging forces into a concentric line from Illescas to Sigue» za. with Fscorial as the only gap. At dawn yesterday,332 words
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Article356 1936-10-23 3 Japanese Press Allegation Shanghai, Oct. 22. Chiang Kai-shek has outwitted the i Japanese military in the struggle for conjtrol cf Shanting. Following discussions in (Nanking between Gen. Han Fu-chu, j Governor of Shantung, and Chiang Kai-shek the following agreement was reached firstly, 50,000 Shantung troops are being356 words
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Article94 1936-10-23 3 .—Reuter Wireless May Discuss Franco-Soviet Pact Berlin, Oct. 19. Considerable importance is attached in foreign and political circles to the visit cf Count Ciano who will arrive in Berlin by air tomorrow, accompanied by four Foreign Office experts. It is learned in well-informed quarters that Count.—Reuter Wireless - 94 words
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Article, Illustration39 1936-10-23 3 —Reuter. Prison For The Orsborne Brothers London, Oct. 22. Both the Osbornes were found guilty cn all indictments. Later George Osborne was sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment and Jim Osborne (left) to twelve months*. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 39 words
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Advertisement48 1936-10-23 3 Quality and Quickness You are sure of both in your breakfast oats if you use the original, quickcooking Scott’s Porage Oats, made from the finest of the fine oats for which Scotland is world-famous. Cooked in 5 minutes fcwiir W Ask for the tin with the sturdy Scot!48 words
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Advertisement188 1936-10-23 3 Above the trials of travel < 8 days Penang to London— British standards of service Large saloons—Nights spent on land One inclusive fare. No tips Now twice weekly service to Brisbane IMPERIAL AIRWAYS AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES Airways Ltd., Penang. telephone 1366 or from Imperial Airways Ltd« Bookings and information from188 words
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Article465 1936-10-23 4 MEMORIAL TO THE DEAD UNVEILED Bangkok, Oct. 18. THE imposing memorial erected on the outskirts of Bangkok to contain the cremated ashes of those soldiers send police killed in the insurrection of 1933 was dedicated on Thursday. The Council of Regency were present, as well as465 words
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Article468 1936-10-23 4 PLOT USED AS BURIAL GROUND Malacca, Oct. 16. Judgment was delivered today by Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in an unusual land dispute case which was argued yesterday concerning a piece of land situated near the New Market, Malacca, called by Malays, Tana Wakaf (land devoted to468 words
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Article769 1936-10-23 4 MR. O. T. DUSSEK TO RETIRE It is understood that Mr. O. T. Dussek, who was for many years head of the Sultan Idris Training College, Tanjong Malim, and is now on leave, has decided to retire from the Malayan Educational Service, and will not be returning769 words
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Article, Illustration39 1936-10-23 4 SEEKING DIVORCE. Binnie Barnes.. the film actress, who, it is reported from Hollywood, has filed an action for divorce against her husband, Samuel Joseph She ftßepes that he subjected her to rorunu cruelties and finally deserted her.39 words
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Article98 1936-10-23 4 Action By Ministry Glasgow, Oct. 9. The Ministry of Labour, after a full investigation of the case of Mr. W. E. Notman, who was dismissed from the Commercial lixnk of Scotia» d for marrying before he reached a stipulated minimum salary of £2OO a year, has decided98 words
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Article328 1936-10-23 4 Michael Angelo's "The Last Judgment Rome, Oct. 3. Experts have startled the art and ecclesiastical worlds in Rome by declari»g that Mich.el Angelo’s world renowned masterpiece, “The Last Judgment,” which covers the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, will su ely fade out of328 words
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Article115 1936-10-23 4 Dies After 21 Years At Broadmoor The heaviest and one of the richest inmates of Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum—he weighed 18 stones and had an income of £2,000 a year—htis died. He war James Hargreaves, aged 66, former Blackpool solicitor, who in 1915 shot and115 words
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Advertisement79 1936-10-23 4 Qx/ra Qualify Virginia Qigarei/c Smoke one slowly here you have a CigareltQ •filled with the choicest an<J mildest Virginia Leaf, subtly blended by true craftsmen to appeal to the most critical of Smokers. o-d U PLAYERS I John Placer Sons^ENGLAND. I— ■STEEL Bullock Carts Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Export Drums79 words
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Article, Illustration3315 1936-10-23 5 ADMITS BREACH OF TRUST AN admission that he took money from Reuters Ltd., which he should not have done and that he had committed breach of trust was made Mr. R. II- C. Laverton, when he was taken through his public examina>n at the Singapore Bankruptcy3,315 words
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Advertisement265 1936-10-23 5 a I tew i J ~rsl Ma a > yw a a i FOR MOTORISTS i a Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills < Are Invaluable. i t a a THETHER one motors ror business or s %A/ pleasure, either as a driver or passenger, J g Dr. Morse’s Indian Root265 words
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1185 1936-10-23 6 Trial Of Tamil Brothers On Capital Charge An by the defence that a witnes.£ tempted to stab the J s a Se trial of two Tamil brothers, Govindafeature of yesterday s hearing at murder of a compatriot, samy ami Valaithan. at the Penang Ass.zes,1,185 words
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Article415 1936-10-23 6 AIR MAIL. 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, Burna. India, Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland and whole415 words
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Article62 1936-10-23 6 The following will represent the Penang Teachers Association in a water po o match against a combined team of Penang Free School and Government Commercial Day School at the Chinese Swimming Club tomorrow at 11 a.m.:— Lim Choon Ghee. Tan Chong Bee. Goh ■Cheng Eng. Tan Wah Kim.62 words
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305 1936-10-23 6 At the Cinemas “If its British, it's good” is a maxim film-goers have come to rely upon, especially if comedy is on the bill of fare, and “Jack of All Trades” which opened at the Majestic yesterday is certainly no excep- tion There was305 words
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Miscellaneous356 1936-10-23 6 THE GRANDEST COMEDY SHOW OF THE SEASON MAJE.STK TONIGHT I TOMORROW 6-15 9-30 2-45 6-15 9-30 Gainsborough's Sparkling Comedy of Red-Hot Songs and White-Hot Dances! Jr i; -> > r w- X r WWSWMbp I I FM V" I x.l.>-'-5 fc» F BAf D>4 a Bi mH *fc* H if356 words
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Miscellaneous180 1936-10-23 6 WINDSOR I 6.30 TONIGHT 9-30 A MIGHTY NEW CANTONESE TALKIE That everyone is waiting for A picture that is entirely different "YUE LUI CHAI" with MR. LAM KWAN SUN MISS LAM MUI MUI and a splendid all-star cast. Drama Pathos Romance Laughter Thrills USUAL PRICES OF ADMISSION. Next Change Another180 words
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1026 1936-10-23 7 Further Evidence In Alleged Assault Case Further details of the case in which Chuah Peng Hai and Tan Cheng San are charged with voluntarily causing hurt to A.G. Petersen on the night of \ug. 18 at the Wembley Park, were recorded by Mr. H.A.L. Luckham1,026 words
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Article103 1936-10-23 7 Low Keng Oon. pleaded guilty before Mr. H A.L. Luckharn, yesterday, in the Police ’ourt, Penang, to three charges of theft I bicycles. Accused is aheged to have 'o’.en three bicycles from three different acts, belonging to different persons. t'enti nee was deferred to Oct.103 words
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Article262 1936-10-23 7 Watchman Foils Plan To Land Near Club Singapore. Oct. 21. A Malay ex-revenue officer, employed as a watchman at Rhu Lodge, in Tanjong Rhu, Singapore, was instrumental early this morning in preventing several Chinese from smuggling 150.000 cigarettes and three sacks of tobacco into Singapore, i The attempt262 words
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Article, Illustration35 1936-10-23 7 MISS BEATRICE WALKER carrying out the old Yorkshire custom of passing a piece of wedding cake through her ring nine times. She was the bride of Mr. Edward Sayers, at Sheffield.35 words
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Article217 1936-10-23 7 High Court Judgment May Favour Prisoners Weymouth, Oct 9. Magistrates are ccnceined at the effect *fi e Court of Cximinal Appeal judgment under which a man who pleads guilty to fraud in a police court must be dealt with in that court a> d not217 words
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Article251 1936-10-23 7 Warning To Emigrants The following letter has been addressed to the Singapore Chamber of Commerce by the British Chamber of Commerce and China Association Committee, Shanghai. “In November. 1933 the Joint Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce and China Association, perturbed at i the growing251 words
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396 1936-10-23 7 Mr. R. B. Willmott RETURNING IN FEBRUARY I From Our London Staff) London, Oct. 14. The Rev. A.G. Hards, father of the bride, officiated at the wedding at All Souls, Langham Place, today of Roger Boulton Willmot, H.M. Trade Commissioner at Singapore, and only396 words
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Article34 1936-10-23 7 His Exalted Eminence M ulana Abdul Alim Siddiqi will give a lecture on the “Beauties of Islam” at the Town Hall, Penang, at 8.15 tonight. The lecture is open to the public.34 words
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Advertisement473 1936-10-23 7 a KEEP YOUR DOG FIT If you want your dog to be always lively, happy and in good condition, you must give him Sherley's Tonic and Condition Powders. The cause of Moodiness, Poor Coat, Lost Appetite. Listlessness, Itching, Scratching, ‘Hair Shedding/ etc., is over-heated blood. But a dog's blood only473 words
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Article802 1936-10-23 8 PT would require more temerity than we possess to predict the immediate future course of events in North China. However, there seems hope that Japan does not intend to put into effect her dreadful threats, and latest telegrams even speak of the possibility of a compromise. Readers802 words
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Article241 1936-10-23 8 GAMBLING IN PENANG To The Editor. D'ear Sir. —Gambling is in full swing in Penang. Lotteries are very flourishing and I am afraid that Penang will win its reputation as the Monte Carlo of the East. Almost all clubs and societies are running monthly profitable sweepstakes.241 words
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Article789 1936-10-23 8 Good For Listeners-In Increased Strength Of Stations —On The Hills at Glugor —Beefsteak For Breakfast KEEN listeners-in in Penang will no doubt have noticed the vastly increased strength of many stations in different parts of the world. Of the European stations, Berlin is probably best received in789 words
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Article276 1936-10-23 8 (By Our Special Muslim Correspondent.) IN celebration of its Silver Jubilee, the Mohammedan Football Association, which was formed in the year 1911, will hold athletic sports. T he sports will be open to members of all the nineteen affiliated societies, on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Dato Kramat276 words
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Advertisement246 1936-10-23 8 Marmite adds flavour and real health value to all soups, sauces and savoury dishes. Marmite is rich in k Vitamin B, and so makes food more i m nutritious and appetising. Mannite A makes delicious sandwiches. Cl at WO Sole Distributing Agents for the 1 v <S.<S. and FAf.S.t <,246 words
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Advertisement137 1936-10-23 8 Ik secreftf a haMi{ /fft/tdik T*£> 2. j When a dish is tasteless and insipid, it’s as good as wasted Appetite is lacking. Just add a few drops of Maggi’s Seasoning before serving and note the surprising difference in Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate of vegetable origin a wonderful137 words
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1126 1936-10-23 9 Spate Of Important Proposals /From Our Own Correspondent) Tai ping, October 22. ceremonial meeting of the Perak St.de Council was held in Taiping this .ruing His Highness the Sultan of i rak on arrival at the Council Chamber welcomed by the Hon'ble the Acting1,126 words
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Article68 1936-10-23 9 —Reuter. Elpaso, Texas, Oct, 22. Governor Landon is confined to bed on doctors’ orders aboard his special campaigning train en route to Oklahoma City. A doctor stated that Landon is suffering from pharyngitis caused by a slight cold and aggravated by speaking. He may temporarily lose his voice—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article, Illustration30 1936-10-23 9 SOPHIE TUCKER—looking younger than ever—is due to arrive in England from New York on Monday. She will appear in cabaret at Grosvenor House during her six weeks’ stay.30 words
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Article307 1936-10-23 9 Hammond Scores Brilliant; Century Perth, Oct. 22. I The M. C. C. were at the wickets the whole day in their second match against a combined West Australia XI. At close of play the M. C. C. bad scored 420 runs for the loss of307 words
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Article531 1936-10-23 9 CHAIRMAN DEFENDS BOARD’S ACTION (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, October 22. Reference was made to the hawkers’ question at the monthly meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board this morning by the chairman, Mr. A. V. Aston, who announced, that as agreed to at the last531 words
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Article106 1936-10-23 9 Mr. Marcus Rex announced at the meeting of the Pfrak State Council at Taip.ng that provision of $20,000 had been made for the commencement of work on a block of new Government Offices in Ipoh, which are estimated to cost $220,000 and also the erection106 words
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111 1936-10-23 9 The Ladies’ Medal (bogey) of the Kulim Golf Club was played on the Kulim Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday. There were nine entries and Mrs. H. A. Campbell, Mrs. G.S. Reis and Mrs. M. Alexander tied for first place with 2111 words
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Article113 1936-10-23 9 TIN YESTERDAY TODAY London —(Spot) £198.15.0 £197.10 0 London —(3 months) £197.0.0 £196.0.0 Singapore $97.25 $97.00 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA. —(Sundried) $5 90 BLACK PEPPER $B.OO $B.OO RUBBER London 7jj)d 71>(d New York 16$ 8 c(G) Singapore- Spot 27 %c Nov./Dec 27 J an./Mar 27 %c113 words
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Article122 1936-10-23 9 Criminal Breach Of Trust As Public Servant Ipoh, October 22. (From Ou Own Correspondent.) Liew Ah Bee. who was until recently I Postmaster at Tronoh. was yesterday convicted by the Batu Gajah Magistrate j on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a public servant and122 words
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Advertisement423 1936-10-23 9 PENANG MUNICIPALITY Traction Engines and Motor Cars Ordinance (Chapter 214) Notice is hereby given to the owners of motor vehicles bearing the undermentioned Registration numbers (Penang), that unless the said owners communicate with the Registrar of Vehicles, Penang Road, before the 23rd November, 1936, the said registrations will be cancelled.423 words
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Advertisement105 1936-10-23 9 Consignment of u some very Beautiful Evening Gowns just received E x -Dollar Line, direct from Hollywood Absolutely the very latest in design. 23, LIGSIT ST. PENANG YOUR PIPE IS YOUR FRIEND CHOOSE A FRIEND WISELY A good pipe will bring you comfort and inspiration in greater measure than can105 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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Article1264 1936-10-23 10 MOTOR PLACINGS Perak Hydro Dividend Exceeds Expectations (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 15. The City made a quiet but satisfactory start to the week and the tone has remained good. The turnover on the Stock Exchange has been small in comparison with the big volume of1,264 words
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Article749 1936-10-23 10 The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. F.M.S., during the period Oct. 10 to 16. 1936, inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building, Singapore. Applications may be made by members of the public resident749 words
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Article1183 1936-10-23 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. n NAMES. s go 1 J RUBBER (Dollar). AKenby Rubber Co. 1 57%. 165 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate llt I 120 Amalgamated Malay Estates Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 135 I 140 I Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 1 02%) 1 12%) 1 Ayer Fanxs Rubber Estates 1601,183 words
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Advertisement129 1936-10-23 10 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA Branches throughout the Dutch East Indies and in the Straits Settlements, India, China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS: The National Provincial129 words
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Advertisement534 1936-10-23 10 THE MERCANTILE BANif OF INDIA. LTD (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised £3.*****0 Capital Subscribed Reserve Fund and Rest £j 24"’ «qa Capital Paid Up BOARD OF DIRECTT)R.q. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairucatto. f'-hairßaiß Sir Charles Alexander Inn»>H, K.C.B 1' C I e* Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., J.M. Ryrie, Esq.,534 words
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Article321 1936-10-23 11 Quiet The Stock Exchange was quiet. sh.irc of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated London, Oct. 22. Yesterday Rise or Fall on. 5 p c., 1944-64 118 Funding, 4 p.c., 1960-90 117# War Loan, 3 1 /j p.c 1077 s Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102# Com. Un. Ass.321 words
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Article112 1936-10-23 11 London, October 22. RUBBER Easy. Spot 7|g buyers 7sellers. Nov./Dec. 7], buyers 7IS sellers. Jan./March 7}S buyers 8 sellers. April/Jure 8 buyers 8/« sellers. New York 16.40 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 42,177 tons Liverpool 57,031 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.12.6d. I UPPER White Muntok in112 words
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Article113 1936-10-23 11 on Previously Latest lO5 A 105/, ’-w York 4.89% 4.88% Montreal 4.88% 4.88% Mussels 29.06 29.03 G’-nevi 21.28% 21.28% Amsterdam 9.07 9.06 Milan 92U 92 H r, ‘n 12.17 12.16 k holm 19.39 1939 ra gue 138% 138% pcnhagen 22.40 22.40 sl<> 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% M;ldr113 words
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Article219 1936-10-23 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotation* in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’* Share List today MINING Ampat 3|7% 3)10% Ayer Weng 1.60 1.70 Batu Selangor 82% 85 Chenderiang 17|9 18 3 Hong Fatt 82% 87% 1 Hongkong Tin 16|0 17 0 Jelapang 17|3 17 9 Johan 23 26ex Killinghall219 words
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Article443 1936-10-23 11 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Yesterday Today I Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller» TIN Ampats 4|o 43 3|9 4|1% Ayer Hitams 15[6 16 0 15|3 16 0 Ayer Wengs 1.70 1.75 1.65 1.70 Bangrins 17 0 17 6 16j9 17 6 Batu443 words
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Article175 1936-10-23 11 LEAN CO. r TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Seilers i MINING Ampats 3)9 4 j o B. Selangors 85 89 Jelepangs 170 179 Johans 24 26 K. Kampars 11|6 11i10% Kuchais 80 85 Lukuts 1.05 1.10 N. Taipings 53 56 Pangnga Rivers 819 9 1% Puchocgs 16,9 17'3 Raubs 6.40 65Q175 words
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Article252 1936-10-23 11 j RUBBER Buyers Sellars Allenbys 1.52% 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.62% 1.70 Bassetts 62% 65 B. Lintangs 120 1.25 c Brogas 90 92 Bentas 97% 1.00 M. Pindas 1.47% 1.52% Mentakabs 40 42 Pa jams 182% 1.90 Sungei Tukangs 1.20 1.22% Teluk Anson 1.27% 1.32% Tapahs 1.85 1.92% Ulu252 words
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Article222 1936-10-23 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Seller» Ayer Weng 165 1.70 B. Selangor 84 86 Jelebu 85 87% Johan 25 27 Kuchai 82% 85 Lukut 1.05 1 07% Nawng Pet 59 61 1 North Taipicg 52 54 I Rahman Hyd. 96 98 Rantau Ordy. 85 87% Sungei Luas 137% 1.42% Sungei222 words
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Article329 1936-10-23 11 New York, Oct. 10. Mrs. Anna Hauptmann, widow of Brunt Richard Hauptmtmn. who was executed a few months ago for the murder of the Lindbergh baby, is to start .i new fight to establish her husband s innocence. She will be helped by a man329 words
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Article69 1936-10-23 11 —Reuter Wireless. Queen's Club National Tennis Championships London, Oct. 17. In the Queen’s Club National Covered Courts Lamn Tennis Championships finals for men Schroeder, Sweden, beat Borotra 8-6 6-1 9-7 and in the women’s, Senorita Lizana, Chile, beat Mary Hardwick, Great Britain, 6-3 6-0- In.—Reuter Wireless. - 69 words
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Article212 1936-10-23 11 Reuter. NEW ZEALAND STRIKES THE FIRST BLOW Wellington, Oct. 22. New Zealand is striking the first blow for the defence of British shipping arainst unfair foreign competition in a Pill which passed its first reading in the House of Representatives to protect British shipping between Australia andReuter. - 212 words
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Article54 1936-10-23 11 Reuter. Announcement By Minister Of Commerce Canberra, Oct. 22. The Minister of Commerce announced the principles of a bill to restrict American ships engaging in local passenger j trade between New Zealand and Australia I and also dealing with the general question, of foreign competition with British ship-. Reuter. - 54 words
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Article146 1936-10-23 11 Cheating Charge Fails I A grey haired old man Ramah, aged 1 about 60. stood charged before M H. Watson in the Middle Court, Penang yesterday, cn three counts of cheating a 14-year-old boy, Jchn Arthur, in respect of jewellery valued $155 in September this year. I146 words
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Advertisement75 1936-10-23 11 ALWAYS IN STOCK IRONSIDE LOTUS DELTA SHOES MAD'S IN ENGLAND. 3GISNOHI LOTUS Cf- nn s s’°° DELTA s*7-75 p r er Pair f Pa 3ole Agents PITCHAY GUNNY SON NO. 252/4/6 PENANG ROAD (NEXT TO QUEEN’S CINEMA) PENANG. SUB-AGENT IN ALOR STAR (KEDAH) HARI SINGH HAZARA SINGH BROS. 1 1175 words
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Article2428 1936-10-23 12 Varied Aspects Of A Vital Problem DURING the recent international meeting of naval architects in New York, Dr. I. Montgomerie, chief ship surveyor to Lloyd’s Register, read a very important paper on Safety at Sea. In this paper the author describes the scope2,428 words
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Article253 1936-10-23 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. “GAASTERKERK” from Far East via Singapore. Sails same div for Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Jaffa, Genoa, Marseilles, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Hamburg. S.S. “GLENFINLAS” from Far East via Singapore sails same day for Colombo, Port Said, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. S.S. “MATA HARI”253 words
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Miscellaneous1765 1936-10-23 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 1 j PIONEER OF pfrcoMfs or I THE PICK E E EMIGRATION PKRSONALmES-96 PROGRAMMES The .terns for the Children’s Hour to be The strenuous! and exciting Ife of Hen- a. 1 W i broadcast at 7.30 tonight from Station ru Russell, a great Victorian figure. a pro-1,765 words
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Advertisement416 1936-10-23 13 y j dlu I > JbXuiJV wumim jUttaECofl »ib>-ukfumbii V<*«eto. LONDON AND NOBTH CONTINENT Leave D» (in conjunction with Gian Shire Line) Penan* A. SARPEDON Marseilles, London, Rotterdam Glasgow, rw q ft M t GLENOGLE London, Rotterdam, Hamburg Antwerp& 30 Nov 25 I Middlesborough. c C DEUCALION Marseilles, London, Rotterdam,416 words
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Advertisement293 1936-10-23 13 TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. From Arrive Arrive Penang Marseilles New York Nov. 5 PRES. ADAMS Dec. 2 Dec. 15 Nov. 19 PRES. HARRISON Dec. 16 Dec. 29 k Dec. 3 PRES. HAYES Dec. 30 Jan. 12 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on293 words
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Advertisement729 1936-10-23 13 I 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 “M. HARI” Oct 23 Outwards from London for China Japan. OF STEAMERS OF THH due Penang 1936 BRITISH INDIA S.729 words
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Miscellaneous633 1936-10-23 13 I RADIO 3 j BERLIN PARIS WA 9.57 Mcj». (31.38 m.). DJB 15.20 Call-letters of the station: (19 74 m.) DJN 9.1 Mc|s (81.45 m.). i w.L. 19.68 metres T.P.A. 2 W.L. 25.23 metres T.P.A. 3 TODAY W.L. 25.60 metres T.P.A. 4 1.20 p.m. in German. 1. 35 L gLit.633 words
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Miscellaneous235 1936-10-23 13 tin in Bengali. B.ll—Weather reports and commercial news in English. B.l6 —News bulletin in English. B.3l —The Band of the Ist, Devonshire Regiment. (By kind permission of Lt.-Col. C.H. Gotto D. 5.0., MC. and Officers). Conducted by L. Bradley. A. R. C. M. (Bandmaster). 9.46Time signal. Close down 2RO ROME235 words
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Miscellaneous108 1936-10-23 13 Report. Stock Quotations and Announce ments8.30 p.m. —Da ventry—News Bulletin and 11»- ouncemen ta 10.30 p.m.—Close down. TOMORROW 11.50 a.m.—1.35 p.m.-—European recorded programme. 11.50 a.m.—Webster Booth (tenor) and the Bohemians. 12.20 p.m. —Time signal and weather report. 12.23—Variety items. 12.50 —Press bulletins, weather forecast, time and announcements 1.00 Dance music.108 words
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885 1936-10-23 14 Game Of High Standard Played At Fast Pace FIRST ALL-WOMEN HOC KE Y MATCH IN PENANG Mrs- Rowlands Mrs. McKenzie Outstanding (By Our Hockey Correspondent.) L( )CAI. hockey history was made yesterday when two women’s teams, representing the two Padang chibs met885 words
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Article73 1936-10-23 14 Sports Club "A" To Meet Commercial School The following will play for the Penang Sports Club “A” against the Government Commercial Day School at hockey on the Usplanade today at 5.15 p.m.:—A. Donald; N. B. Fletcher, J. E. A. Clark; E C. Tokeley, T. A. Maxwell, J. N. Cooley;73 words
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Article101 1936-10-23 14 Corinthians To Meet Wanderers The following will represent the Corinthians against the Wanderers in the Penang Chinese F. A. cup-tie today at the Renocg ground at 5.15 p.m. H. Cheng Bee; Ngiam Ah Kooi, Khor Kok Choo; Low Hoot Yang. Chew Kee Hui, |Yeap Cheng Eng;101 words
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Article28 1936-10-23 14 —Reuter London, Oct. 22. The following Rugby Union matches were played today East Midlands 14, North Midlands 10, at Northampton. Newport 5, Oxford University B.—Reuter—Reuter - 28 words
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Article, Illustration37 1936-10-23 14 PASSING. THE DOCTOR.—Walter Neusel watches his opponent, Ben Foord, being examined, a new departure in big fight procedure. Both were declared fit to engage in a fight at the Harringay Stadium on November 18.37 words
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Article219 1936-10-23 14 HOME RACING: -Reuter. G. Richards To Ride Noble King Newmarket. Oct. 22. Sixty-two horses will take part in the Cambridgeshire draw* on Friday. The final list ot horses contesting in the race oa Wednesday, Oct. 28. has now appeared Only 25 of these will start, and-Reuter. - 219 words
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Article346 1936-10-23 14 A.C.S. Beaten By Sporting Diamonds A keenly contested game of hockey was played at the Suffolk House Ground, Penang, yesterday, between the Sporting Diamonds and the Anglo-Chinese School resulting in a victory for the former by one goal to nil. Kong Tat for the vistors. w’as the most346 words
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Article171 1936-10-23 14 BOXING: Too Clever For Little Choon (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 23. In an interesting fight Kid Carpentier (7.12) gained a popular points verdict last night at the Jubilee Park over Little Choon (7.13) in a 12 rounder. Carpentier was the aggressor throughout. Choon171 words
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165 1936-10-23 14 The following is a list of the Singapore Turf Club Griffins shipped by the British Bloodstock Agency Ltd., London, on the s.s. “Somali” on the 17th instant: ACHILLES, 2 y. 0., b.g. by Greek Bachelor—Fair Head. HARD ROAD, 2 y.o. ch.f. by Cyclonic—First Parade.165 words
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Article121 1936-10-23 14 Singapore To Meet Johore Tomorrow (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Oct. 23. The Singapore rugby team to meet Johore in the State game on the Padang on SaturIday will be the same as that which beat R.N. and R.A.F. last Saturday. It is: A.E. Minns; G.D.A. London, J.121 words
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Advertisement359 1936-10-23 14 eat J jb IB ULVBzb IB IB Vep"/ ’A You’ll fad, just as millions of other car owners have found that Mobiloil saves money. Users report as much as 50% greater mileage—fewer engine cleanings—fewer repairs! I I I II I I S 19 I J ’PHONE 543 toSjP PENANG. I359 words
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602 1936-10-23 15 Trains Big Race Winners Near Tramcars PEGOM AS, 14 to 1 second favourite for the Cambridgeshire^Handicap, i 9 trained at Duns car Fold Farm, only three miles from the teeming industrial life of Bolton, Lancashire. It is a strange setting for a successful602 words
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Article551 1936-10-23 15 C.A. WHITCOMBE D.J. REES Golf. Win Exhibition Match At Grims Dyke A. PERRY TAKES STROKE ROUND C. A. Whitcombe (Crews Hill), the British "Ryder” Cup team captain, and D. j. Rees (Surbiton), the match-play champion, beat Alfred Perry (Leatherhead), the Open ex-champion, and A.J. Lacey (Berkshire) another British International, by551 words
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401 1936-10-23 15 W. Stott, Six Times Champion ■acegoers in general, and cross-country nusiasts in particular, will learn with 1' t p regret of the death of Billy Stott, fn.m heart failure, at his Epsom home. Stott was 37 years old, and although he >'i been in401 words
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Article, Illustration340 1936-10-23 15 Cricket: Touring Malaya Next Season FRANK WARD AND WALSH The Australian Test Trial played last week brought into prominence the name of a young Australian who will be seen in Malaya next season with Sir Julian Ca/in s Xl....Frank Ward of South Australia. Ward340 words
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Article193 1936-10-23 15 Idol of Singapore fight fans and vict in of a shocking decision in his recent bou: with Young Frisco, Clever Henry, t.ie negro boxer from the Philippines, has returned to (Manila rather earlier than was expected; writes Nimrod in the Singapore Free Press 'I193 words
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Article1041 1936-10-23 15 FILIPINO WOMEN TAKE TO BOXING all over the world are now trying to gain recognition in spher.es where men have hitherto claimed absolute possession. The latest field they are invading is the ring. There used to be a time when women were refused admission to a priae-fight1,041 words
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Article, Illustration98 1936-10-23 16 THE SEASIDE J(M ’KEYS. Father’s burden at holiday time SAFETY FIRST.—A new'idea to teach children road safety is produced by Gamages in the linings of their latest children’s mackintoshes. J JO*VN IN THE CORNFIELD, a clever study in which a tattered scarecrow is made to98 words
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