Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 March 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-03-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 63. Vol. XCIV. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article812 1936-03-19 1 Radio Service- For Yesterday's Council Meeting TO SPEAK AT TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS London, March 18. The German delegate to the League '’uncil. Herr von Ribbentrop, accompanied 9’ his staff, arrived in London this afteron, too late to attend today’s meeting f the League Council but he willRadio Service- - 812 words
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Article214 1936-03-19 1 Reuter. German Action Condemned SUPPORT FOR FRANCOBELGIAN RESOLUTION London, March 19. At the public session of the Council, overwhelming support was given to the Franco-Belgian resolution condemning German infringement of the Peace Treaty. Mr. Anthony Eden s a id that the structure of peace was seriouslyReuter. - 214 words
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Article57 1936-03-19 1 the Garter and of the Thistle- Reuter Wireless. London, March 17. The Duke of York has been appointed a Knight of the Order of St. Patrick and is thus now a member of three great orders of chivalry, as he i s already a Knight of thethe Garter and of the Thistle- Reuter Wireless. - 57 words
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Article, Illustration426 1936-03-19 1 THE THREE MEN Defendants' Appeals Dismissed London, March 19. The appeals of Garabed Bishirgian, 51, produce broker, of Park-lane, W; John Henry Charles Howeson, 51, director, of Halcot House, Bexley Heath; and Louis Hardy, 51, direcl tor, of The Pines, Bexley, who were jail found guilty on426 words
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Article61 1936-03-19 1 —Reuter. For Ship Carrying Chinese Art Treasures To China London, March 18. Replying to Lieut-Commander Fletcher in the House of Commons, Lord Stanley said it was impossible to arrange the conveyance of Chinese Art treasures aboard a warship but he hoped to arrange a warship to escort the—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article46 1936-03-19 1 and the Duke of Kent attended.—Rugby Radio Service. Function At Buckingham Palace London, March 18. The King held his first levee this morning at Buckingham Palace, about 700 persons being presented. The Duke of York and the Duke of Kent attended.—Rugby Radio Service.and the Duke of Kent attended.—Rugby Radio Service. - 46 words
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Article309 1936-03-19 1 .—Reuter. In Western L Pennsylvania FIRE ADDS TO CONFUSION Pittsburg, March 18. Disastrous floods in Western Pennsylvania invaded Pittsburgh flooding the famous downtown section known as “golden triangle” virtually isolating 700,000 people. The waters of the River Alleghany has risen to the unprecedented height of 44 feetFires added.—Reuter. - 309 words
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Article128 1936-03-19 1 Malaya Gives More In 1935 $3.000 INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS YEAR The final figures of the collections made throughout Malaya on behalf of the EarH Haig Poppy Day Fund show an increaseof nearly $3,000 over the 1934 figure, thesebeing $79,933 and $76,041 respectively, Tae Kuching collection128 words
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Article75 1936-03-19 1 Rugby Radio Service. For Subsidies And Slum Clearance London, March 18. In a Parliamentary reply the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mr. W. S. Mo rison, stated that the total expenditure from the National Funds on the development of works, together with subsidies and financial assistance to allRugby Radio Service. - 75 words
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Advertisement19 1936-03-19 1 M TOKISATSU 1 i artistic I HOTOGRAPHERS i two. 8K 70, Bishop Street, PENANG. I 1 depbone No. 77219 words
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Advertisement2219 1936-03-19 2 I PIN AIN Lr in» rvmrr >■w— As > HATES FOR CASUAL, ordinance no. 55 BANKS. hfteP*" 1 ADVERTISEMENTS (telegraphs). j Electrical Interference with Broadcast MW VAIU AWn /.TSf W s [Reception Caused by Universal THE MERCANTILE BANK HONG KONG AND AH communications relating to I (Commutator) type Electric Motors2,219 words
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Article, Illustration2589 1936-03-19 3 STAGE SCREEN Pride And Prejudice" On The Stage Andre Chariot's Latest Revue Grace And Beauty Of Pavlova Film Harold Lloyd's New Comedy (From Our Own Correspondent). London, March 7. Jane Austen Novel Dramatised MISS Helen Jerome’s new play “Pride and Prejudice,” performed for the first time a t the St.2,589 words
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Advertisement13 1936-03-19 3 WHAT LONDON IS DOING READ CHARLES ROBERTS In The j SUNDAY GAZETTE I13 words
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Advertisement173 1936-03-19 3 JT™ Rj VIM is wonderful for 'AA JJ]CUTLERY if?®» A c^eans P° ts an d P ans > dies, .«Bfej’Yb I enamelware, woodwork, I cutlery, ML a glassware. I Xb '''U I KNIFE: «Nobody M will use me any A A more —I’m too dirty v\\w and stained! FORK: «I173 words
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664 1936-03-19 4 First Men Ever To Enter It EPIC CLIMB The story of how two Englishmen reach•ed, for the first time in history, the foot of the highest mountain in the British Empire, is told in a book published on March 5. 'The mountain is Nanda664 words
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Article489 1936-03-19 4 i Problems Of Voting j Methods BALLOT CANNOT BE MADE SECRET i j The report of the Delimitation Com- mittee set up under the Government of India Act, 1935, U> investigate questions necessary to complete the machinery for the new provincial legislatures was issued on March 2.489 words
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Article86 1936-03-19 4 Bombay, March, 9. The Aga Khan has saided for England in the liner Strathmore. In a parting message he appealed to Indians to work for the Reforms intensively in order to I get the utmost out of them. While there were no immediate prospects of86 words
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Article198 1936-03-19 4 WOMAN CONDEMNS OXFORD WOMEN Upsetting Traditions Of University Oxford, March 5. Misg M. Laski, the daughter of Professor Laski, makes a trenchant attack in this week’s “CherweU” on University women at Oxford. “It is a bad thing f o r men, for women, and the University,” she says,198 words
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Article256 1936-03-19 4 Drinking Parties Rare At Oxford Oxford, March 6. The women dons of Oxford do not regard Miss Margharita Laski’s outburst against the presence of women at Oxford University. reported in The Daily Telegraph, es anything more than a passing fancy which the writer committed to256 words
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153 1936-03-19 4 "Sale Of Secrets To Foreign Powers" Los Angeles, March 5. A suspected theft of valuable United States Navy secrets and their sale to foreign Powers is being investigated by a Federal grand jury here. Officials of th® Department of Justice are seeking the indictment of153 words
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Article227 1936-03-19 4 i Heidelberg Retort To I Universities "TO SPARE ENGLISH SCHOLARS" I Munich, March 3The recent agitation in British university circles against the sending of 3ele- > gates to Heidelberg University’s 550th I anniversary celebrations has provoked a I reprisal from Heidelberg. The Rector of the University has227 words
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Article175 1936-03-19 4 i “Keep Book Of Science Open To All Oxford. March 3i Oxford University has tacitly ignored the letter sent by the Rector of Heidelberg University retracting the invitations to the ,550th anniversary celebrationsAt the University convocation, presided .over by the Vice-Chancellor. Dr. A. D- Lindsav, it was unanimously175 words
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209 1936-03-19 4 Bombay, March 9. K. S. Duleepsinhji, the famous England and Sussex cricketer is engaged to marry Jayaraj Kumeri, the daughter of Kirtisingji. She is the niece of the Maharajah of Rajpipla. The wedding will take place in Rajpipla shortly. HIS OARJEmR Duleepsinhji, who will209 words
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Advertisement241 1936-03-19 4 WF I When Distance Lends Enchantment Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills will Help. THE old saying that “Distance lends enchantment” is never more apt or to the point than when I applied to people whose breath is laden with evil- I smelling odours. No matter how handsome they t may241 words
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2889 1936-03-19 5 MR. H.R. CHEESEMAN'S "CHARGE" TO NEW PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER MUST MIX" WITH PENANG'S DIVERSIFIED LIBRARY OF HUMAN NATURE WITHOUT THAT HE WILL FAIL IN HIS USEFULNESS PASTORAL VISITATION THE FOUNDATION OF CHURCH LIFE At the induction ceremony of the new Presbyterian Minister2,889 words
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Article181 1936-03-19 5 Runnymede Hole! Manager Retiring Mr. F. S. Castle, the retiring Manager of the Runnymede Hotel Ltd., Penang, was entertained to a farewell dinner on Tuesday night at the Ayer Itam Restaurant by the staff. Among those present were the guest o£ honpur and Mrs. Castle,181 words
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Advertisement182 1936-03-19 5 <• 7 77 77 t:' ’r,’ ttf t.’ t. t ttj Trr t. r. T 'v: v 77 77 77 77 7" T 7 ’77 77 77 77 WHITEAWAYS DIXIE MATS ’i —f In colours of Brown, Blue, Green, WS. I asstd. patterns and sizes. Smart S' I border designs,182 words
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Article, Illustration289 1936-03-19 6 SEEN FROM THE AIR The Union-Castle liner, Winchester Castle, which went aground near Portland with more than 300 passengers aboard, making her way up the Solent to Southampton under her own steam NEW RECORD ATTEMPT Captain G.E.T. Eyston ■with his secret car. the "Flying Spray,”289 words
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Article758 1936-03-19 7 GARDENS BUFFET GRANTED LICENCE Singapore, March 17 Habitues of the Singapore Botanic wi U in future be abie to quench r hirst with cool beer, an application by Mr. A. O. Mitchell, the lessee of the refreshment buffet in the Gardens, for a third class licence having758 words
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Article351 1936-03-19 7 Attempted Murder Charge PRELIMINARY INQUIRY WITHOUT ACCUSED Mr. G.W. Davies, additional Police Magistrate, Penang, held a preliminary enquiry yesterday evening into two cases of attempted murder in the absence of the accused person, who is still at large, under section 410 of the Criminal PrOce--1 dure351 words
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Article124 1936-03-19 7 By Man Whose Wife Had Run Away Kuala Lumpur, March 17. Charged with having attempted to commit suicide at 5 a.m. on March 4 at Bth mile Setapak by stabbing himself in the stomach, Krishnan claimed trial. Asked by the Magistrate if he would make another attempt124 words
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Article61 1936-03-19 7 Charge Against Chinese Fails A Chinese was charged before Mr. H A-L. Luckham in the Police Court yesterday afternoon with frequenting the five-foot way of Messrs. Boustead Co Ltd. for the purpose of book-making. After hearing two witnesses, the Magistrate discharged the accused on the grounds that .the61 words
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Article291 1936-03-19 7 Annual General Meeting MEMBERSHIP SHOWS INCREASE I l J ourteenth annual general meeting of the Chinese Provident Association, Penang was held yesterday at the Chinese Town Hall. Fifty-four members were present and Mr. Tan Chin Kim, the president, was in the chair. j After the notice convening291 words
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Article175 1936-03-19 7 To Be Considered By Johore State Council The Johore State Council is shortly to consider a Bill to provide for the legitimation of children born out of wedlock, but whose parents subsequently marry. The text of the bill is published in the Johore Government Gazette and the175 words
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Article138 1936-03-19 7 Good Progress In First Year The first annual report of the Eurasian Association of Malacca, established in 1934, shows that membership has advanced from 51 to 144 during the year. The Association just managed to pay its way, ending the year with a credit balance of $3The138 words
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Article416 1936-03-19 7 "Not Serious" VIEWS OF CHINESE BANKER Singapore, March 17. In an exclusive interview with the Tribune on his arrival today by the Athos 11, I Mr. Kan Tong Po, General Manager of the’ Bank of East Asia, Hongkong, expressed j the opinion that the budgetary diffi- culty416 words
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195 1936-03-19 7 Dismissed Men Use Planks And Poles Segamat, Mar. 16A large police force was summoned to suppress a riot by coolies on a ChineseOwned rubber estate at Bekok yesterdayStones, sticks, planks and poles were freely used- Eighteen coolies were arrested; three were sent to hospital,195 words
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Article367 1936-03-19 7 Man Who Jumped Into The Sea Singapore, March 17. A verdict of death by natural causes was returned by Mr. W. G. Porter, the > Singapore Coroner, at the inquest on the body of a 28-year-old Cantonese who died in hospital three weeks after being rescued from367 words
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360 1936-03-19 7 Porfune Tellers Fined I In Court i Jpoh, March 17. He said a young gi rl woujd way and that I must marry her Ha also told me that I must have tw o before I become a millionaire. He advised me360 words
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Advertisement96 1936-03-19 7 Itch Cause Killed In 7 Minutes 60 million tiny ZiteTcxn huC:iy? ere tlnjr Kerma or par/. s:£W ordinary methods. You must have a jf^ t i° g U reatm e P t like the new discovery k l? troubles called Dr. It < es right in. kills tbs an< i96 words
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Advertisement124 1936-03-19 7 kiddies Jbove l“KID-K0RD’ I NURSERY RHYME AND ZOO TALE RECORDS I gj The greatest GIFT OF JOY FOR GIRL OR jg BOY is an Album of loud tone, electrically j? produced KID -KO R D gramophone Records. S There are two complete and different series of g these miniature masterpieces.124 words
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Article734 1936-03-19 8 ENTRIES FOR SPRING MEETING SCHEDULE OF RACING The following are the entries for the Selangor Turf Club Spring Meeting to be Jield in Kuala Lumpur on March 28 and -April 1 and 4, 1936 HORSES—CLASS I Ist 2nd Run Run 6 F 1 M Strathpeffer x x734 words
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Article57 1936-03-19 8 Results Of Mid-Week Matches London, March 18. The following are results of matches played today in the English and Scottish League FIRST DIITSION Liverpool 2, Exeter 1. THIRD DIVISION (Southern Section) Cardiff 1, Brighton 0. Reading 2, Exeter 0. (Northern Section) York 0, Southport 0. Lincoln 1, Hartlepools57 words
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Article69 1936-03-19 8 Malays' Convincing Defeat Of Indians (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, March 18. I In a first division match on the Esplanade today, the Malays defeated the Indians by five clear goals. The Malays proved themselves superior in all the departments of the game and led by one69 words
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494 1936-03-19 8 PROBABLE FIELD OF 37 London, March 18. The following are the final acceptors for the Grand National to be run at Liverpool on March 27: GOLDEN MILLER 9y. 12.7 (Miss D. Paget) E. Williams .REYNOLDSTOWN 9y. 12.2 (Maj. I N. Furlong) Mr. Walwyn IAVENGER 7y.494 words
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Article638 1936-03-19 8 Interesting Match On Padang I MALAYS BEATEN BY FIVE GOALS (From. Our Perak Representative) Ipoh, March 19. The Ipoh Chinese Corinthians consolidated their position in the league division Iby winning their second match of the season against the Panglima Youngsters whom they defeated last evening on638 words
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Article49 1936-03-19 8 —Reuter. Bristol Defeats Clifton I London, March 18. The following are results of Rugby Union matches played today I Clifton 0, Bristol 13. Bridgend 11, Neath 5. The match between the Royal Air Force and the Civil Service fixed to be played today was not played.—Reuter. j—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article101 1936-03-19 8 PETERSON McAVOY FIGHT —Reuter. Winner May Meet Negro World Champion LONDON OFFER TO LEWIS London, March 19. John Henry Lewis, the negro cruiserweight champion of the world, has been offered a bout in London this summer with the winner of the Peterson-McAvoy fight on April 23, by the Empress Stadium.—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article195 1936-03-19 8 Baby Johnson Meets Al Rivers THREE PENANG BOXERS IN SAME CARD (BY “SECONDS OUT”) Ipoh, March 19. Seldom has a coming fight created such interest in the State as the Baby Johnson and Al Rivers bout which is to be staged tonight at the Jubilee195 words
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Article282 1936-03-19 8 The following are the P.C.C. cricket fixtures for the 1936 season; showing aiso the dates of Inter-State Matches and Trial games:— Sat. Mar. 21) vs C.R.C.— Esplanade. Sun. 22) Sat. 28 Municipal Sports Meeting —Esplanade. Sun. 29 Sat. Apr. 4) Trial Game —Esplanade. Sun. 5) Sat. 11)282 words
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Advertisement149 1936-03-19 8 J- Help Kidneys Don’t Take Drastic Drugs i v Tour eys have ntoe million Unv I tubes or filters which are endangered bv neglect or drastic, irritating drugs Beware If Kidney trouble or Bladder weakness makes you suffer from Getting G» Nights, Leg Pains, Nervousness, Dizziness, Stiffness, Rheumatism, Lumbago Cirdes149 words
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Article, Illustration1746 1936-03-19 9 GOOD GRAND NATIONAL TRIALS REYNOLDSTOWN BEATEN BY AVENGER FUTURE OF GOLDEN MILLER (From Our Own Correspondent). London, March 3. i VICTORY FOR KING’S HORSE Those who were present at the second’ Mage of the meeting at Birmingham will have the pleasure of being able to recall that1,746 words
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Article, Illustration523 1936-03-19 9 PURSE OF NEARLY £9,000 TWO TITLES AT I STAKE It was announced on March 4 that Jack Petersen, the British and Empire heavyweight champion, will defend his titles during the last week of April against Jock McAvoy, the British middle-weight champion, says Harold Lewis in523 words
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Article821 1936-03-19 9 NEW TEST STARS—ENGLAND MUST PREPARE ;r pHE Australian cricket tour of South I Africa is over, and while the results !make grand reading for the Australian public, they provide "old comfort for this country with a trip to regain the Ashes in front of England next821 words
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Article296 1936-03-19 9 GOLF ABROAD I Cannes, March 5. I Lacey (Berkshire) won tie International Golf Tournament here with an X. gTegate of 238. He had a lost round of 68 i three below par. I A. Boyer was second with 285, B. Hodson (Chigwell) next with 287 and Captain Francis296 words
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Advertisement286 1936-03-19 9 ■FP Aw ear j APIOL STEEL B Sureand certain for ill Female a complaints. Every lady shoiild I I keep a box i the house < iff j W. J. EDMONDS. 1 g The English Pharmacy 1 a 52-54, Beach Street, Penang. 1 Wy imMiig— BEaT FOR THE DOG IN286 words
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Article680 1936-03-19 10 Yesterday can be counted as a notable day for the various communities in Penang in general and for the Scottish Community in Penang in particular for, after a lapse of about four years, the Presbyterian Church in Penang has once again a permanent minister in the person680 words
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Article74 1936-03-19 10 —Rugby Radio Service. Explosion While Carrying Out Exercises In Mediterranean London, March 18. Thg Admiralty issued the following statement this evening on the explosion in a British destroyer in the Mediterranean. The Admiralty regret to announce that while His Majesty’s Ship, “Westcott,” w-as carrying out exercises an explosion—Rugby Radio Service. - 74 words
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Article57 1936-03-19 10 finally approved early next week.—Rugby Radio Service. Approval Of Draft Agreements Expected Next Week London, March 18. Excellent progress has been made with the drafting of the agreements reached in the Naval Conference and, covering dei finitions and qualitative limitation, hopes are entertained that the texts may befinally approved early next week.—Rugby Radio Service. - 57 words
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Article805 1936-03-19 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL The engagement is announced of Miss! Fatemah Abdoolcader the only daughter of! The Honourable Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader M.L.C., M.M.C. and Mrs. Abdoolcader of Surat and Penang to Mr. Abbas H. Nakhooda the eldest son of Dr. H. A. Nakhooda J.P., M.M.C. and Mrs. Nakhooda of Surat and805 words
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Article388 1936-03-19 10 Invitation By Malaya STUDY OF THE CONDITIONS It is understood that the Malayan Governments’ have invited an Indian deputation to visit Malaya and study the situation as affecting Indian labourers on the spot. They have suggested, it is said, that, in. the idea of sending an388 words
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Advertisement297 1936-03-19 10 AMBROSIA! BEAUTIFIERS p I S' are beauty preparations of repute and highest purity. They I E£ consist of M I AMBROSIA S? CLEANSER A wonderfully efficacious skin overhauling treatment ard renewer. |i i AMBROSIA TIGHTENER a For large pores, wrinkles, Oiliness etc., etc. I AMBROSIA skin CREAM I Ends dryness297 words
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Advertisement36 1936-03-19 10 "LUX O R E FAMOUS HANDKERCHIEFS 4 Necessity to the Stylish AND "LUXETTE" FOR THE LADIES. :o: OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. SOLE AGENTS: Henry Wauah Co., Ltd., PENANG Sinjraporp. Ipoh. X’ Kuala Lumpur. «^E-T 5 tan a is36 words
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Article, Illustration281 1936-03-19 11 Shakes Hand With Police Corporal WARM WELCOME AT SINGAPORE (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 19. Crowds gathered round the wharf where he “Suwa Maru” berthed yesterday vening to give Charlie Chaplin a lusty heer as he stepped off the ship accomanied by Paulette Goddard and her281 words
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Article150 1936-03-19 11 Two Sikhs And One Tamil Charged While being in a drunken state, a Tamil went to a house in Brick Kiln Road last night, and annoyed a Tamil woman who was a sub-tenant of the house. The chief tenant, a Sikh, came out of the house150 words
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Article50 1936-03-19 11 “We are advised by the local agents that the above steamer is expected to arrive in Penang from Japan via Singapore at 9 p m., and sail at midnight on Friday, March 20 for Colombo Aden, Port Said, Marseilles, Gibraltar, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesborough.”50 words
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Article473 1936-03-19 11 The Stella Polaris BRINGS TOURISTS TO MALAYA Singapore, March 17. The Stella Polaris a very picturesque vessel, which is constructed like a pleasure yacht, complete with clipper bow and boom, arrived in Singapore today carrying 114 round-the-world tourists, the largest number of passengers it was learned,473 words
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Article157 1936-03-19 11 New Bill Modelled On Colony Law The Johore State Council will shortly consider a Moneylenders Bill to bring the State laws into line with the Colony lawsThe objects and reasons of the new Bill state that money lending is a business which has grown to considerable dimensions157 words
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Article268 1936-03-19 11 Stole Goods And Stored In House I CONVICTED ON CHARGES OF THEFT I A Chinese, Chew Yong Fee, was charged in the Police Court this morning on two charges of theft from a wholesale and retail 1 druggist shop, in which he was employed. I There was an268 words
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344 1936-03-19 11 —Reuter. SIR THOMAS COMYNS-PLATT TO STUDY ANIMAL LIFE DANGER OF RARE SPECIES BECOMING EXTINCT Sir Thomas Comyns-Platt has arrived in Malaya. On behalf of the Society for the Preservation of Empire Fauna, he is to report on the preservation of wild life in Malaya.,—Reuter. - 344 words
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Article108 1936-03-19 11 At New Cinema Building MAN’S BRAIN PIERCED BY FALLING SPANNER (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 19A dreadful accident occurred last night at the new cinema building at Bukit Bintang when a steel spanner fell on an Indian workman’s head and pierced his brain over the eye. The108 words
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Article48 1936-03-19 11 —Rugby Radio Service. The ordinary weekly meeting of the Cabinet was held today but the Foreign Secretary was unable to attend. Later he was in consultation with his Cabinet colleagues, during which time his place at the Council table was taken by Lord Cran- borne..—Rugby Radio Service. - 48 words
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185 1936-03-19 11 Saw Yong Or v. Alexandra Brick Works The Court of Appeal, comprising Sir Samuel J. Thomas, Mr. Justice Gordon Smith and Mr. Justice Aitkin yesterday 1 dismissed the appeal of Saw Yong Or in the suit he had brought against the Alexandra Bricks Works, Ltd.,185 words
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Article183 1936-03-19 11 Reuter London, March 19. It is learned that the three points in the draft agreement reached by the Locarno Powers are: Firstly, there will be an appeal to the Hague Court for a decision •with regard to the compatability .of the Franco-Soviet Pact with the Locarno; i Secondly,Reuter - 183 words
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Advertisement108 1936-03-19 11 More Health and Happiness I for MALAYA! fil l j mH b\ —-«sj Here she comes, with her rich gift n from the green pastures of England I factory packed with its fresh wholesome nutrition intact —Cow Gate *’YV Food “the Best from the West” And happy mothers everywhere are108 words
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Article1217 1936-03-19 12 MAPEDIE (JOHORE) PAYS TWO PER CENT. The 25th annual general meeting of the Mapedie (Johore) Rubber Estate, Limited was held on Thursday, Feb- 16, 1936, at the registered office of the company, Ceylon House, 49 and 51, Eastcheap, E-C-, Sir John D. Barlow, Bart, (in1,217 words
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Article846 1936-03-19 12 Labour Plentiful 1935 A YEAR OF SLOW RECOVERY The Malacca Planters’ Association held their annual general meeting on Sunday at the Malacca Club. Mr. W. A. Wilken took the chair and amongst those present 'was the Resident Councillor, the Hoij’ble Mr. G. W. Bryant. After the minutes846 words
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Article418 1936-03-19 12 Directors' Report YEAR'S DIVIDENDS TOTAL 81 PER CENT. The report of the directors of Sepang Valley Estate, Limited, which will be presented to the shareholders at the 22nd ordinary general meeting of the company to be held at the registered office, 50 and 51, Birch Road, Seremban,418 words
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Advertisement89 1936-03-19 12 TIGERITES, 2 V Jw ''...and furthermore, Ladies GenHemen, I hereby pronounce Singapore ouf of fhe depression on fhe high road...? THANKS TO /f e BEEri s The World Optical Co., (MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS, I 24. LEITH STREET. PENANG. S.S. 1 GLASSES AND FRAMES TO FAVOUR YOUR COMPLEXION EYE TESTING FREE ————i89 words
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Article, Illustration1449 1936-03-19 13 GREEK PATRIOT, STATESMAN AND REVOLUTIONARY Paris, March 18. The death is announced of M. Venizelos, Greek patriot, statesman end revolutionary following a severe attack of influenza. —Reuter. LEADER OF “GREEK” PARTY Eleutherios Venizelos. the Greek statesman. was born in 1859 in Crete where he1,449 words
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Article129 1936-03-19 13 —Reuter. Commission To Visit Malaya Hongkong London, March 18. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Graham White, Mr. Thomas said that after consultation with the Governors concerned he had decided to appoint a commission to visit Hongkong and Malaya with the following terms of reference:— ‘To.—Reuter. - 129 words
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Article81 1936-03-19 13 —Reuter. Colony's Gift Appreciated By Government London, March 18. Replying to Mr. Tree in the House of Commons, Mr. Thomas announced the Straits Settlements’ £58,000 contribution to Imperial defence. He thanked the Legislative Council on behalf of the British Government adding that this was the third year in—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article656 1936-03-19 13 Deadlock Averted more hopeful OUTLOOK London, March 18. Although an immediate deadlock in the European crisis was known yesterday a more hopeful outlook developed whep it became known that, jas a result of the exj changes between London and Berlin, the German Government had I decided to656 words
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Article210 1936-03-19 13 ,—Reuter Wireless. NO PEACE TALKS i Abyssinians Determined Ta I Fight To The Last Addis Ababa, March 18. Abyssinia’s determination to fight to the last is reiterated in a communique which denies that there have been peace talks. It declares that 5,000 Gellaa at Azeb whom,—Reuter Wireless. - 210 words
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Article103 1936-03-19 13 —Reuter. Future Movements Still Undecided London, March 18. In the House of Commons, Mr. Moreing asked when Sir Frederick Leith-Ross was returning and whether he was visiting Japan en route; also whether Sir A. Cadogan would have special charge of the Far Eastern Department when he assumes—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article90 1936-03-19 13 —Reuter Wireless. Extension Of "State Of Alarm" Madrid, March 18. Consequent on the continuance of political warfare and mob riots in various parts of the country in which five were killed it has been found necessary to extend the “state of alarm” for a further period of—Reuter Wireless. - 90 words
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Miscellaneous90 1936-03-19 13 HERE SHE IS! The Alluring, fiery star of "NO MORE LADIES" in another grand M.G.M. Snappy Comedy W < X rv z? opening I TOMORROW Glamorous Lovable JOAN CRAWFORD OU IBmIP H Co-starred with her new English Screen Sweetheart with Specia A BRIAN AHERNE in W. S. VAN DYKE'S happy,90 words
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Article768 1936-03-19 14 SHIPPING ARRIVALS DEPARTURES Schedule Of Principal Lines The following is a list of vessels arriving and sailing from Penang during the week FRIDAY, MARCH 20 S.S. LISBON MARU from Japan. Sai’s for Rangoon and Calcutta. M.V. NAG AR A from Singapore. Sails for Marseilles, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Scandinavian ports.768 words
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Article622 1936-03-19 14 OUTWARD LHPZRIAL AIR MAIL No information has been received of the movements of the Eastbound Imperial Aircraft. OUTWARD NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL The Outward Netherlands Aircraft left Allahabad at 7.05 a.m. for Calcutta today AIR MAIL A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland622 words
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Advertisement32 1936-03-19 14 5 l HO <— m 5 I IMWwp?-. < ip u Il V a S ML ONEOFLIFE’S < PLEASURES J- B BOLB AGBNTB: if ;> HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD., > ■J Penang, Singapore, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur.32 words
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Miscellaneous1492 1936-03-19 14 g—■ 1 111 11 11 Wireless Programmes n Being a symposium in music and sound' ke, Soprano Rio Kube, Tenor Rolf Heide, looking backwards over past “Celebrity jßass. Musical Direction. Eugen onn a o (Snaps” and “What They Say” programmes 11-20 Close DJA, DJN (Germ., Eng.). today I o f1,492 words
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Advertisement1855 1936-03-19 15 wV r i 3 I u I i®iiuoffiNG~’3sssiJ3!a FIIRMEIi LIME FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE Vreaeta. LONDON! AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due Mar 27 m.V. “CHRISTIAAN HUYGENS” N.L. 17,000 tons tn conjunction with Glen A Shire line Penang London Apr. 3 m.v. “SIBAJAK” R-L. 13,000 tons A. ANTKNOR Mam., L'don. R’dam,1,855 words
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Advertisement28 1936-03-19 16 y y/isitStorrie G/nt/ i Comfortable travel from FenanC» to Bangkok the Capital of Siam in Day Night Coaches excellent Restaurant Car Service. o ROYAL STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM28 words
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Miscellaneous224 1936-03-19 16 ar 1 .i ii Another MILESTONE in the Advancement of Motion Picture Art I The NEW Technicolour, used to bring to Life the beautiful siren of W. M. THACKERAY'S immortal story, "VANITY FAIR majestic OPENING TONIGHT 6-15 9-30 P.M. RKO-RADIO'S MOST AMBITIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE SCREEN! A MIRACLE OF BEAUTY224 words
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Miscellaneous163 1936-03-19 16 Fun Frolic Park Thursday, 19th March, 1936. MAIN GATE 10 CENTS ONLY. HENG HWA THEAN TEOCHEW OPERA SEANG PER EAN”—Part 11. TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA “LIAT LU KEE’’ FOONG WENG NIN CANTONESE OPERA “CHE LO LAN TAI HUP” OPEN-AIR CINEMA two shows nightly at 7.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. “NEW163 words
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Miscellaneous146 1936-03-19 16 teosfe 3 6-30 OPENING TONIGHT 9-3 Matinees Saturday Sunday At 2.30 THE LONG-AWAITED SENSATIONAL NEW CANTONESE TALKIE THE INIMITABLE ■'z f z THE IDOL OF THE A CANTONESE STAGE AND < THE HIGHEST PAID CHINESE ACTOR u_._, w n “Son Of The Rich” The Greatest And The Most *Outstanding Cantonese146 words
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Article490 1936-03-19 17 Grants To Aid Youth Organisations I MANY ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT Details of the first grants distributed among England’s youth organisations from the £1,000,000 King George Jubilee Trust Fund are made known on March 5. Every specific activity mentioned by the King in his appeals on behalf490 words
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146 1936-03-19 17 Edith Mills, aged 63, of Blackburn, who was sentenced to death at Lancaster As--sizes last October for the murder of a three-year-old girl at Blackburn and then reprieved, has died in Holloway Prison. Both Mrs. Mills and her husband, John Henry Mills, were convicted146 words
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Article1561 1936-03-19 17 Fresh Hope For Naval Conference SOVIET AND JAPANESE POLICY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, March 7. Prospects for the Naval Conference have improved. Since the Italian delegates rej alised their political squib has missed fire, I they have done all they can to minimise1,561 words
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Article630 1936-03-19 17 Mr. Churchill And Duty Of State CONDITIONS IN EUROPE Mr. Winston Churchill was the guest at luncheon at the Connaught Rooms on March 4 of the National Institute o f Industrial Psychology and gave an address on Social Conditions in Modern Europe.” Sir John Mann presidedMr.630 words
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Advertisement877 1936-03-19 17 Glands Made Active and Youthful Vigour Restored In 24'Hours American Better's Discovery Strength- P S: ens Blood, Herves, Body, Memory, /Mgl Brain, Muscles, and Endurance- MBril ywU.itX.YKLtS Better Than Gland Operations. Wf «<s■>'• r^-n N o Thanks to the "discovery of an Amer- c£!5 ed -o ut Frail and lean877 words
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261 1936-03-19 18 DURING SPEECH IN CHAMBER MEMBER DISARMED AND ARRESTED Vienna, March 6. Jugo-slavia’s Parliament, where the Great leader Raditch was murdered in 1928, was again the scene of a revolver attempt. During the speech of Premier Stoyadinovitch, an Opposition deputy, Arnautovitch. who had entered the261 words
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Article437 1936-03-19 18 POLICE STAMPING THEM OUT The authorities are determined to stop Jew-baiting in London by Fascists. Additional police are to be detailed for duty in Jewish districts, and it is hoped that the public will co-operate with them in bringing offenders to justice. This was announced437 words
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Article191 1936-03-19 18 in the writing of her latest novel Miss Ursula B oom seems to have conce pn characterisation more than any i else and she has made a thoughtful stu y of the impressions left behind in an illfated house by the widely differ.! g personalities who had their191 words
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Article209 1936-03-19 18 There cen be few who live in an industrial centre who did not come into more or less close contact with war profiteers, witnessing their quick acquisition of wealth, and, in mar.y instances, their equally rapid collapse in the disastrous postwar years. In reading Proud Dust (Chambers.209 words
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Article184 1936-03-19 18 Two English writers, Elizabeth Sprigge and Claude Napier, have joined forces in the translation from the Norwegian o f Kristmann Gudmundsson’s novel, The Morning of Life (Heinemann, 7s. 9d.). Unlike some books originally written in foreign tongues, this work does not seem to have been in184 words
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300 1936-03-19 18 I Effort To Avoid Mistakes MANY MONUMENTS IN WRONG PLACES London, March 4. A number of inquiries called at the headquarters of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in Portland-place, following Lord Rennet’s letter in “The Daily Telegraph”. Lord Rennet, who as Sir Edward300 words
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Article314 1936-03-19 18 Markovs And Population Australia’s immediate problems are markets and population, and the two things naturally come together. This statement of the Commonwealth's needs was made on March 4 by Mr. W. Forgan Smith, Premier of Queensland, at a luncheon at the Cannon-street Hotel, given in his honour314 words
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Article414 1936-03-19 18 Western Australian i Development I The Perth, Western Australia, Correspondent telegraphs that the Hon. Sir Edward Horne Wittenoom, who was associated with a long period of Western Australian development, both political and economic, died on March 5 at the age of 82. As late as 1926414 words
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Article157 1936-03-19 18 Mr. Stewart Edward White has written a number of excellent “Western” stories, but in his latest novel Pole Star (Hodder and Stoughton, 7s. 6d.), he turns to true history with tremendous effect. Readers may wonder a little at the setting of this story, for it is in157 words
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Article191 1936-03-19 18 U.S. Governor's Altitude Of Leniency The Governor of Oklahoma (Mr E Marland) has startled public opinion announcing that he does no* intend to commend capital punishment for vr murderers. “Insanity prompts those who love Governor sta*es in a public declarat “Rarely, if ever, will I commute191 words
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Advertisement226 1936-03-19 18 teeth that sparkle and charm You, too, can have them —if you know this secret about removing film Brushing with ordinary dentifrices can never teeth. Yet it contains no grit—nothing to ingive you the gleaming white teeth you envy, jure tooth enamel. Only brushing with an effective film-removing g o226 words
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Article1294 1936-03-19 19 Strong Personality Behind Present Reconstitution Of Cabinet WTTHN out of the confusion of last week s Tokyo revolt emerged, surprisingly, a Cabinet of moderate statesmen, it was clear that a powernil force was guiding Japan’s destiny. Af*er a Military coup one of whose avowed cb1,294 words
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Article377 1936-03-19 19 Bold Reply To Japan's Forward Policy I IMMENSE RESERVES I The sensational announcement came from I Nanking on March 23rd that military conscription is to be introduced at once. The Reuter message giving the news states: The National Government announces that military conscription is to be377 words
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Article239 1936-03-19 19 Commissioner On Chances For Britain Addressing members of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, on March 5, Mr. G. C. Pelham (H.M. Trade Commissioner and Commercial Secretary in Hongkong) expressed the view that British manufacturers and financiers, by helping China to industrialise, might also improve their own {trade239 words
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Advertisement204 1936-03-19 19 PILES CAN BE CURED. > I I Treatment That Is Different I If you are suffering the tortures of Piles and Its kindred ailments, and have tried every known remedy without obtaining relief, we ask you to give Dm. Van Vlmcms Absorptivb I Pile Plasma a trial. Its curative healing204 words
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Advertisement189 1936-03-19 19 Drink and enjoy LIPTON’S TEA <«KI T Ha Lipton s Tea world-famous for its delightful flavour. Everyone enjoys it and its high standard of quality 7 LIPTON’S TEA is on sale everywhere. Look for the famous Yellow Label. LIPTON LTD., Tea Planter», Ceylon. Office»:— Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. HOLE AGENTS FOR189 words
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Article268 1936-03-19 20 Central Rifle Meeting DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS I The programme of the Central Prize (Meeting of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force I Rifle Association has recently been publish- ed. The meeting is to be held on the Kuala Lumpur rifle range during the Easter holidays This is the most268 words
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Article117 1936-03-19 20 J Di»riffinn Wednesday Tuesday Paris 74 ***** 74 55)64 New York 4.97% 4.97 Montreal 4.97% 4.97% (Brussels 29.28 29.28% ■Geneva 15.14 15.13% Amsterdam 7.26% 7.26% j Milan 62% 62% Berlin 12.28 12.29 Prague 119% 119% Copenhagen Oslo 19.90% 19.90% Stockholm 19 39% 19.39% Vienna 26% 26%117 words
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Article594 1936-03-19 20 War Unlikely VIEWS ON EUROPEAN SITUATION Singapore, March 17. One of the most distinguished European visitors to Singapore for many years arrived here yesterday on the Lloyd Triestmo liner Victoria in the person of His Highness Prince Ludovico Spada Potenziani, member of the Italian Senate and594 words
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Article57 1936-03-19 20 The Penang office of the Mercantile Bank cf India, Ltd., has received Telegraphic Advice from its London office as follows Final Dividend recommended less Income Tax of 6 per cent, making 12 per cent, for the year. Amount carried forward £174,000, Written off Landed and57 words
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Article45 1936-03-19 20 I At the annual meeting of shareholders j Directors will recommend a final dividend at the rate of 14% per annum subject to j Income Tax, £50,000 —added to Pension j Fund, £25,000 —written off Premises account, £lBl 037.16.1 carried fc ward. 145 words
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Article369 1936-03-19 20 A. A. ANTHONY CO.’S QUOTATIONS Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller» TIN Ayer Weng 1-7254 1.7754 1-7254 1.7754 B. Selangor 92% 95 92% 95 Hitam 42 45 42 45 Hong Fatt 102% 1-05 1.02% 1.05 Jelebu 95 1.00 95 1.00 Johan 28 31 30 311/2 Klang River 2.12% 2.17% 2.12%369 words
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Article43 1936-03-19 20 —Rugby Radio Service. London, March 18. Sterling on New York was 4.97-3 8 and Paris 74-7 8. Stock Markets shelved renewed firmness on the improved international outlook. British Funds further advanced with War Loan at 106-1 2. Gold was 141 Id.—Rugby Radio Service. - 43 words
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Article43 1936-03-19 20 THURSDAY, MARCH 19 London Bank 2|4 1132 4 mist 2|4 3)32 Private 3 m'st credit 2)4 315 3 Documentary 214 112 On New York Demand 57 13ji6 India T.T. 154% France T.T. 360 Hong Kong,, T.T. 43% dis. Shanghai T.T. 47%% dis.43 words
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Article114 1936-03-19 20 I IN YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) £215.5.0 £215.15.0 London— (3 months) £205.10.0 £206 n n «03.87« Business Done Penang $103.87% $104.12% Business Done Buyers no sellers Buyers no sellers COPRA.— (Sundried) $5.65 y BLACK PEPPER $lO.OO RUBBER dO 7 7 l6d 7 7|l6d New York 15 13|16c(G) 1513|16c(G) Singapore—Spot114 words
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Article287 1936-03-19 20 KENNEDY COMPANY TODAY’S PRICES The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller» TIN I Ampat 5,6 6,0 5J6 6,0 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.77% 1.70 1.77% B. Selangor 90 95 90 95 Hong Fatt 1.03 1.07287 words
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Article178 1936-03-19 20 Fillip For Java Industry An important decision on behalf of the Netherlands Indian pepper industry has been taken. Freight rates for pepper shipments from the Netherlands Indies to Europe and the United States were materially reduced as from Feb. 29. Shipping companies belonging to the Batavia178 words
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Article1148 1936-03-19 20 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LISI. XAMEB. t n j RUBBER (Dollar). Allenby Rubber Co. 1 65 1 75 j Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 105 t ij Amalgamated Malay Estates 330) 3 50 Ayer Hitatn Planting Syndicate 140 i ou Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 85 Ayar Pauas Rubber Estates 145 i 11,148 words
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Advertisement493 1936-03-19 20 'PHONE 543. g3||w PENANG. TONIGHT DINNER CABARET WITH JLONA LEON ANDREE CABARET BETWEEN 9 11 PM. NON-RESIDENT DINERS $3/- NON-DINERS s>/Also on Thursday. Friday Saturday DINNER WILL BE SERVED ON THE LAWNS, WEATHER PERMITTING. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE DESIRING MEALS OUT OF DOORS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS S/S "GLENIFFER" VOYAGE 44493 words
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