Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 May 1936
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Title Section20 1936-05-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 121. Vol. XCIV. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, mfc. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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211 1936-05-27 1 Colonial Secretary.”—Pinang Gazette Copyright. Trenchant Criticism By London Newspaper DESCRIBED AS LEAST DESERVING MINISTER (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 26. The Evening Standard, in a leading article today, talks about the surprising announcement of Mr. Ormsby-Gore's candidature for the post of Colonial Secretary. TheColonial Secretary.”—Pinang Gazette Copyright. - 211 words
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Article154 1936-05-27 1 Agreement Among All Other Participants London, May 26. a communique issued by the International Tin Committee says that in view of difficulties the committee felt in estimating probable exports from Bolivia, they decided that the quota for the July-Septem-ber quarter should be considered at a154 words
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Article53 1936-05-27 1 —Reuter. The Hague. May 26. Details cf co-operation between the British and Dutch air and sea lines were prepared in committee when a conference opened today attended by representatives of Imperial Airways, the Royal Dutch and all prominent British and Dutch European-Orien-tal Shipping lines. Both trips and—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article63 1936-05-27 1 The meeting of Sungei Tukang Rubber Company, Limited, was held at Penang today. Mr. F. H. Grumitt presiding. The report was adopted and a final dividend of 2 12 per cent., making 5 per cent, was approved. Mr. E. N. T. Cummins was re-elected to the board63 words
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Article120 1936-05-27 1 —British Radio. SIX CASUALTIES IN DENSE FOG London, May 26. Six lives have been lost by drowning in the North Sea as a result of a collision off AJdbrough, near Flamborough Head on the Yorkshire coast, between the Hull trawler Picador, of 424 tons, and the—British Radio. - 120 words
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Article98 1936-05-27 1 .—British Radio. Sir Shenfon Thomas On Malaya London, May 26. Sir Shenton Thomas was guest of honour I at a dinner of the Association of British Malaya. He said “Already Malayh is in our hearts. Leave is all the more enjoyable because at the end we are.—British Radio. - 98 words
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Article68 1936-05-27 1 .—Reuter. Plan To Restrict Imports Of Japanese Goods Baghdad. May 26. A new customs regulation provides that Japanese piecegoods cannot be cleared through Iraqi customs houses unless *he importer can prove- the export to Japan of Iraqi produce to the value of 15 per cent, of the Japanese.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article41 1936-05-27 1 —British Radio. London, May 26. Mr. J. H. Thomas visited Buckingham Palace this afternoon to hand over his seals of office and take leave of the King on relinquishing his post as Colonial Secretary. —British Radio.—British Radio. - 41 words
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Article109 1936-05-27 1 —British Radio. London, May 26. It is feared seven men have been drowned in a colliery disaster in South Wales. While twenty men of the day shift were at work today in Loveston Pit, Pembrokeshire, which had only recently been reopened after several years, water—British Radio. - 109 words
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Article134 1936-05-27 1 —British Radio. Whole World Will Be Able To Hear Event London. May 26. When the Queen Mary leaves Southampton tomorrow on her maiden Atlantic 1 crossing, it will be possible for most of the world to hear each day descriptions of her progress and to share—British Radio. - 134 words
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Article112 1936-05-27 1 .—Reuter. 15,000 Acres Destroyed In New Jersey New Gretna. New Jersey, May 26. Five are dead nad seven in hospital as a result of the worst forest fire in the history of New Jersey. Fifteen thousand acres of timber are destroyed. Thirty-three others were reported missing earlier,.—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article34 1936-05-27 1 .—Reuter. Djibouti, May 26. The Italian authorities at Diredawa have detained Colonel Llewellyn of the British ambulance unit, and Major Bentinck Vaughan-Jones who went to Abyssinia for the Blue Cross..—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article150 1936-05-27 1 .—Reuter. Heimwehr To Oppose Disarmament Vienna, May 27. That the Heimwehr is not going to be extinguished without a serious struggle is proved by the outcome of a protracted «•ecret conference of all provincial leaders 4 laconic communique announced that the Heimwehr headquarters are transferred to Linz (Prince.—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article101 1936-05-27 1 .—Reuter. Germany Feared More Than Italy Moscow, May 26. It is understood the Kremlin is urging compromise with Italy, believing German, policy entails the greatest threat to European peace. Radek in the Investia writes) that an eleventh hour attempt should bo made to organise collective security along.—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article30 1936-05-27 1 .—Reuter Wireless. Geneva. May 26. The Co-ordination Committee will meet immediately after the Council Meeting on June 16 to consider the raising of sanc- tions against Italy..—Reuter Wireless. - 30 words
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Article70 1936-05-27 1 —Reuter Wireless. Outrage In Japanese Concession Paris, May 26. *”wo we|l-know.n Chinese military officers. J -*?-ral Wang Hsiang-chen ex-Chief of .iif, and General Shih Yu’-san. the noted “Grey General." one of Marshal Feng Yuhsiang’s best commanders, were murdered last night in the Japanese concession at Tientsin, according to.—Reuter Wireless. - 70 words
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Article119 1936-05-27 1 Reuter. Another Black Legion Crime Detroit, May 26. A cowardly attack on another relief worker is attributed to the Black Legion. The victim was carried off, stripped and flogged, allegedly because he refused to join the cult. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 25 menReuter. - 119 words
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Article53 1936-05-27 1 —Reuter. London. May 26. The King made his first state drive uf his reign when he proceeded from Buckingham Palace to St. James’ Palace to hold his second levee. His Majesty wore a field-marshal’s uniform for the first time. Queen Mary spent her 69th birthday quietly—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article46 1936-05-27 1 escaped with the Emperor.—Reuter Wireless. j Jerusalem, May 26. Twenty Abyssinian notables have arrived from Djibouti. They included Dedjazmatch Nasibou, ex leader of the Southern Army, Princess Tennagne. the Negus’ eldest daughter and wife of Ras Desta who escaped with the Emperor.—Reuter Wireless. Jescaped with the Emperor.—Reuter Wireless. j . - 46 words
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Advertisement13 1936-05-27 1 I H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.13 words
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Advertisement75 1936-05-27 1 THE CARLTON I RESTAURANT f FOR QUICK LUNCHES AND DINNERS Beach Street. Tel. 1035. I—- ILUrTCXZWUTL ***** I “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” AND THE SAME IS TRUE OF OUR CHILLED BEEF which is deliciously tender retaining all its natural juices and having a flavour all75 words
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1074 1936-05-27 2 BILLS WORTH $290,432 PASSED Ten Other Items Dealt With Without Question At the fortnightly meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners yesterday afternoon, eleven formal items were dealt with in six minutes. Among the items passed were Bills, under General Accounting amounting to $290,432.29 and1,074 words
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Article91 1936-05-27 2 Sir William Davison, M.P., Parliamentary champion of lotteries, is meditat- ing another move when circumstances I appear favourable. A Bill introduced now by a private member would have no chance in the present session. William s idea is a measure to provide for a national lottery to91 words
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Article371 1936-05-27 2 STOLEN GOODS IN SAFE DEPOSIT Sir T. Beecham’s Cuff-Links A film actor, Alexander Wardlaw. 33, who was sentenced at the Old Bailey to two years’ imprisonment, was stated to have rented a safe deposit in the name of “Texas Jack” and to have used it for371 words
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Article95 1936-05-27 2 Alleged Criminal Force Arulandu was charged at the Police Court this morning before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham with having on May 24 at 8.30 p.m. at Burmah Road used criminal force to Mary Retnam with the intention of committing a serious offence against her. He was also95 words
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Article125 1936-05-27 2 The Jonker Diamond, which, owing to its excessive value, has been cut into three pieces, was found in 1934 by an ex-Boer farmer called Jacobus Jonker, who turned diamond digger through adversity in farming. He sold it to Sir Ernest Oppenheimer for £63.000. He had been125 words
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Article132 1936-05-27 2 Mrs. Lloyd, of Faraday-road, Wimbledon, has been married twice. Both her husbands have died. Now she has written to the Mayor of Bognor asking him to help her to find a third. “I am a Manchester woman, but live 1 in Canada from the132 words
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216 1936-05-27 2 CHUNG SHAN SCHOOL UNION Charge Against Two Members The Chung Shan School Union lotte-y case in which two fnembers of the Union, Chew Beow Hock and Lim Cheow Kai. are charged with attempting to cheat the committee and members of the Union by falsely216 words
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Article77 1936-05-27 2 Possession Of Housebreaking Implements At the police court this morning, before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham, Hoay Ah Lak was convicted on a charge of having housebreaking implements consisting of pincers a knife, a torchlight, a nail, in his posseision at 4.10 a. m. on May 26 at the junction77 words
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Advertisement472 1936-05-27 2 20 YEARS OF INDIGESTION CURED AT ONCE Just imagine twenty years of painful indigestion; twenty years of sleepless aess; of frequent sickness and semiStarvation. Imagine the misery of it and imagine the relief of being completely cured by a short course of Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. Yet this is the472 words
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Advertisement124 1936-05-27 2 di,. HRi u We e jgy and Sskj besf Back to health and strength -with MORLICK’S JO)?/ When illness has left you weak and limp. z your body’s great need is nourishment A ’fl) I 'jjr// nourishment that will rebuild wasted tissues z and bring energy flooding back, yet placing124 words
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Article68 1936-05-27 3 .—Reuter. MOSCOW TAKES ACTION Moscow, Maj’ 27. A “drive” to raise the birth-rate is behind new legislation drafted making abortion a criminal offence and subsidising mothers to the extent of 2,000 roubles annually for every child over seven per family, and 5,000 roubles each over 11 p?r family..—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article78 1936-05-27 3 —Reuter. Tightening The Bends Of Friendship Cairo, May 27. In the speech from the Throne by Nahas Pasha at the opening of the new Parliament, it was declared that Anglo-Egyptian conversations were proceeding in an atmosphere of serene cordiality whereby it was possible to smooth out difficulties. The—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article79 1936-05-27 3 .—Reuter. Scenes From Life Of The Fenhrer Paris May 27. A remarkable play entitled “Hitler,” which has been showing at a threatre here for two days, is prohibited today by a decree issued by the Prime Minister. The play was presented with lavish scenes from.—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article129 1936-05-27 3 .--Reuter. Mussolini's Declaration Paris, May 27. “I ask nothing of Britain. I am ready to give her all possible assurances”, declared Signor Mussolini today in an interview with a correspondent of “LTntransigeant”, when asked whether if Britain asked him to give a solemn guarantee not to.--Reuter. - 129 words
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Article244 1936-05-27 3 Nepal is the only part of India where no Christian missionaries are allowed; and Dr. Foss Westcott, who has just gone to Katmandu, the capital, is the first Bishop to visit the country. The only foreigners permanently resident there are the British Legation staff and an engineer. Every244 words
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Article, Illustration251 1936-05-27 3 —British Radio. FLIGHT OVER GIANT LINER London, May 26. After a tour of inspection of the liner, Queen Mary, lasting three and half hours, the King returned yesterday from Southampton to Fort Belvedere by air. His Majesty went by air, and, before landing at Eastleigh, his—British Radio. - 251 words
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Article115 1936-05-27 3 .—Reuter. Reservations Made During Naval Talks London, May 27. It is learnt that the tw’o reservations made by Russia in the Anglo-Soviet naval talks have been formally communicated to the Foreign Office t>y Mr. Maisky. The second reservation under w’hich Russia excludes her Far Eastern.—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article113 1936-05-27 3 —Reuter. Statement In House Of Commons London, May 27. In the House of Commons yesterday, replying to a Member, Mr. Anthony Eden declared the question whether the declaration of East Hopei as an autonomous area conflicted with the terms of the Tangku Truce is one primarily.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Miscellaneous161 1936-05-27 3 The Season's Outstanding British Comedy Enacted By A Magnificent All-British Cast! TONIGHT POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT! nw km—wu— ENGLAND'S NEWEST SCREEN DISCOVERY UJJIIII i Ji] i] 121 I •p** x >< WPU*-* jr xy rU |> I MLJbI B> j 111 r*«*w Jfl! Ah 1 fc. ft> >??:" <i»uLk.Mtarc. is:. jb161 words
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Miscellaneous131 1936-05-27 3 6-30 OPENING TONIGHT 9-30 ■>> STAR MOTION PICTURE'S LATEST CHINESE TALKIE THE EVER POPULAR MISS BUTTERFLY WU IN HER GREATEST AND MOST DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE The Flower Girl With A Great Supporting Cast. SONGS! MUSIC.’ ROMANCE! DRAMA 1 PATHOS Usual Prices Of Admission. —:o: NEXT CHANGE A GRAND CANTONESE TALKIE “CHAN131 words
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Article881 1936-05-27 4 CHINESE MARRIAGES NEXT MONTH BISHOP EDWIN LEE Re-appointed To Malaya INVENTORS AND NEW F.M.S. BILL The marriage wall take place at the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Taiping, on Tuesday June 2 at 8 a.m. of Mr. Andrew Leong Kup Nghee of the staff881 words
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Article314 1936-05-27 4 RACES OPEN TO ALL AIRCRAFT There will be an air race from London to the Isle of Man on May 30, and another race round the Isle of Man on Whit Monday, June 1. Both races are open to aircraft of all types and314 words
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Article639 1936-05-27 4 Funds Transferred: Commissioners To Be Appointed Following recommendations made by the Joint Select Committee on Indian. Reforms Joint Select Committee on Indian Reforms, last year’s Government of India Act gave authority for the vesting in Commissioners in this country, by Order’ in Council, of family pension funds,639 words
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Article, Illustration430 1936-05-27 4 AUTOBIOGRAPHY INDIAN LEADERS' Jawaharlal Nehru. An Autobiography. John Lane. 15s. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Indian Congress leader, was born in 1889. Educated at Harrow and Cambridge, he developed even in his college days certain socialistic leanings, though without any pronounced convictions. He started his career at the Indian430 words
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Article141 1936-05-27 4 A cruet frame sold recently in London was one of the first ever to be used for table mustard. It was in 1720 that a Mrs. Clements, of Durham, immortal sed herself by grinding mustard seed in a mill, s fting the flour from the husk, and141 words
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Advertisement181 1936-05-27 4 boon hak col 25, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. LARGE STOCK of CHINESE FANCY GOODS PORCELAINWARE FANCY LAMPSHADES LACQUERWARE LINEN NAPERY. ETC. TO CLEAR I Come early and get the best. I r T] GOLDEN ARROW Iff LATEST tmMv VACUUM FILLING PEN jnfiy Price from $2.00 upwards. jXti/SR Transparent $3.50 upwards, OBTAINABLE181 words
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459 1936-05-27 5 Chief Inspector’s Daughter To Wed Professional Jockey MISS WINIFRED KING AND MR- H- S- KIRWAN A thrilling encounter at very close quarters with Cantonese Chinese gunmen in a coffee-shop by her father who was unarmed, and who, after using one of the gangsters as a459 words
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Article685 1936-05-27 5 PLANS OF BRITISH ASSOCIATION The British Association for the Advancement of Science will hold its one hundred and fifth annual meeting this year at Blackpool from September 9 to September 16. Sir Josiah Stamp will deliver his presidential address on the opening day, when he will685 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-05-27 5 MIGUEL de UMMUNO, the famous Spanish author, who Itu been proposed by the Government in Spain for the Nobel Prize in literature.25 words
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Article1019 1936-05-27 5 A FRIENDSHIP REVIED STEADY CHANGE IN POLICY RELATIONS WITH TURKEY A distinguished member of the Diplomatic Corps in Angora has described the recent improvement in relations between Great Britain and Turkey as “a second Anglo-Turkish honeymoon The i description is maliciously vivid, but a greater sympathy for1,019 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-05-27 5 BARON PIERRE de COUBERTIN, the creator of the Olympic Games, who is proposed as a candidate to the Nobel Prize far Peace.26 words
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Article166 1936-05-27 5 —Dorothy Outram - —Dorothy Outram m in the Malayan Kennel Gazette. If you want to have a friend Who will love you to the end Buy a dog! Just a tiny little pup, Or a really quite grown up— Buy a dog! Doesn’t matter what the breed, Il a chummym in the Malayan Kennel Gazette. - 166 words
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Article366 1936-05-27 5 LESSONS LEARNED FROM HISTORY Dr. Ley, the Organization Leader of the/ National-Socialist Party, has just concluded a tour through Germany made for the purpose of selecting youths for a three years’ course which is to fit them to be leaders of' the Party and the State.366 words
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Advertisement29 1936-05-27 5 WHY NOT HAVE f M a s^ce LEMON n?’ Mb M n ÜBWy latter Itlixes wdC utl/i atcBOLE AGENTS: HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD. PEN4NG. Singapore, Ipoh and K’tala Lumpur.29 words
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Miscellaneous376 1936-05-27 6 HERE AT LAST! THE PICTURE THAT IS ACCLAIMED AN EVEN BETTER FILM THAN "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY!" GRAND OPENING TONIGHT AT6.15-9.30 tUfTN’S _._l_ ’f""S By Actual Count ANEW A MILLION DOLLARS r BOUGHT BOOT star WORTH or ADVENTURE 1 *«■> SOUL BY TUF FLASHES packed by Warner Bros, into this376 words
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3827 1936-05-27 7 Increased Earnings By All Other Departments ADMINISTRATION REPORT On d P* r cent assessment basis the annual value of the Penang •h-o 41'- nn D Sh< Ql C< i!-‘ Cp the revenue of 5 943 the figures being $5,360,410 on3,827 words
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Advertisement156 1936-05-27 7 ■STEEL I Bullock Carts I I Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Export Drums I Refuse Sens Shelving, Benches. EASTERN MEG. CO, 1, River Road. PENANG. CUT AND SHAPED TO THE FIGURE... FORM FITTING ARROW 4 MITOGA’I” 1 FITS AT THE SHOULDERS, TAPERS AT THE I WAIST, HO BUNCHING OF MATERIAL, PERFECT156 words
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Article544 1936-05-27 8 T 2 NSCE?\DING the ordinary news of the day which flasnes regularly between continent and continent is the departure of the Cunard-White Star Liner, the Queen Mary, on her maiden voyage to New i ork from Southampton. The eyes of the whole world! are544 words
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Article77 1936-05-27 8 Ccunter-RevoSutioncry Espionage Odessa, May 26. Thirteen men and women arrested on charges of counter-revolutionary espionage and attempting to establish support within Russia for a foreign government in the event of war have been sentenced to imprisonment varying from two to ten years. The alleged leader of the movement.77 words
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Article92 1936-05-27 8 Jerusalem. May 26. A British soldier was wounded with a bullet while British families in Gaza are today evacuating to the police barracks. A mob at Gaza erected barricades and stoned the police and tried to destroy telegraph and telephone lines and the rialway. The police fired92 words
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Article137 1936-05-27 8 Good British Film At Majestic “While Parents Sleep.” With Mackenzie Ward, Jean Gillie. Enid Stamp Taylor, Athole Stewart. Ellis Jeffreys and Rebla. British and Dominions Film Corporation I picture. Showing at the Majestic. Britain is making a big bid for supre- macy in the film industry and137 words
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Article589 1936-05-27 8 1 Penang Seascape la Go —Death In The Mines Of Malaya— Weather 1 agarics And Tin Outputs HE industrialisation of the S area between Sungei Pin- ang and Jelutong proceeds, slowly but surely. Waterfront industries carried on beyond the Socony depot are comparatively small, but they are589 words
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Article506 1936-05-27 8 —From Truth. To hitch one’s marriage to a star is not always the best oi advice, as a Viennese husband has found to his cost. After being happily married for 10 years, he rashly disclosed to his wife that his birthday was not August 18 but August—From Truth. - 506 words
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Advertisement269 1936-05-27 8 >z z-- ,SiXZ.H<£Z.Z' '.'.o/7 \< s ''x. I M «OBBM I u GSK LGR mßm I *****1 l Sm ct 9 w y ct *Mw3; SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PEN ANG IPOH. IMTBJIW ~~i~ FA.R iW’-aai JI U» JJBCHOM**--* 4 '43inßa3M3M®i^® B269 words
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Advertisement26 1936-05-27 8 Be /Hire you 4ay DEL MONTE 0 A<i*mts for .l/ump.T Henry Wgucj?i 8t Co., Ltd. f PENANG. Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur s v b v k26 words
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Article371 1936-05-27 9 Arab Leaders Ready To Call Off Strike It is believed that the Arab leaders are ready to call off the strike and check lawlessness if they can find a way out, but Sir Arthur Wauchope is determined to suppress all lawlessness before negotiating. Meanwhile, bands of armed371 words
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Article, Illustration12 1936-05-27 9 M. METAXAS, the new Premier and Foreign Minister of Greece.12 words
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Article121 1936-05-27 9 After a record run in Singapore the film version of Rafael Sabatini’s widely-read novel “Captain Blood" har come to Penang ?.nd will have its local premiere at the Queen’s Theatre today. Cosmopolitan productions have spared no expense in reproducing the authentic atmosphere of the Spanish Main121 words
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Article192 1936-05-27 9 —British Wireless. MOVEMENTS OF STRIKE LEASERS RESTRICTED London, May 26. The Dominions Secretary, in the House of Commons, in an answer regarding the disturbances in Palestine said the state of unrest accompanied by sporadic acts of violence still continued. Press reports in--1 dicated that the most.—British Wireless. - 192 words
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Advertisement179 1936-05-27 9 WANTED Wanted back copy of the Wild Wood Magazine, Feb. 1934. Advertiser would pay reasonable price for sale. Apply box No. 37. c/o Pinang Gazette. M/V "GLEHBEG" VOYAGE 32 (OUTWARD) Consignees of cargo per the above vessel from Europe are hereby notified that she is expected to arrive in Penang179 words
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Advertisement154 1936-05-27 9 DID YOU )f NO. 1 WHAT 7 j/'A SIZZLING NOISED, 'like frying and Yr ALLS SAUS,GES A most delicious I Sausages, delicately browned, Y" n some z iheir appetising aroma height1 ened by a few finely cut shreds of onion crisp, golden- b rown toast who could resist such a154 words
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Article3992 1936-05-27 10 Financial Commercial Section DUNLOP DIVIDEND AND RESERVES MAINTAINED ij SIR E. GEDDES ON SOUND POSITION AND EXCELLENT ORGANISATION The thirty-seventh ordinary general meeting of the Dunlop Rubber Company, Ltd., was held in London on May 8. The Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Geedes, G.C.8.. •G.8.E., K.C.8., the chairman of the company,3,992 words
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Advertisement179 1936-05-27 10 banks. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) E»tabli»bed in Amsterdam IW4HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA. Branches throughout the Dutch Bas» Indies and in the Straits Settlements. India China. Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS The National Provincial Bank, Limited.179 words
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Advertisement530 1936-05-27 10 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong.) rhe Liability of members is limited to tbt extent end in manner prescribed t-y Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Ootoay. Head Office —HONG KONG. Authorised Capital 150,Q00,(MX Issued and Fully paid up S2O,U(Xj, Ow, Reserve Funds Sterling 6,500,<Xk*530 words
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Article368 1936-05-27 11 The London Stock Exchange was again dull under the lead of a further decline in gilt-edged. Transatlantics were weak. There was hardly a movement in tins which had been marking time pending the outcome of yesterday’s I.T.C. meeting. Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday368 words
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Article118 1936-05-27 11 London, May 26. RUBBER Easy. Spot 7 A buyers, 7% sellers. July/Sept 7% buyers, 7 T T a sellers. Oct./Dec. 77 b buyers, 7% sellers. Jan./March 7% buyers, 7/ ff sellers. New York 15.60 cts. United Kingdom Stocks. London 63,152 tons Liverpool 69,593 tons ©OPRA Straits S.D.118 words
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Article118 1936-05-27 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 75 41 64 75 41|64 New York 4.97Ji 4.98 Montreal 4.99% 4.98 A Brussels 29.47% 29.46 Geneva 15.41% 15.41% Amsterdam 7.37 7.37% Milan 63 A 63% Berlin 12.37 12.37 Prague 120% 120% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26%118 words
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Article18 1936-05-27 11 Kamra Tin Dredging Ltd., recommend a final dividend of 2%%, less tax 4(9 in the18 words
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Article319 1936-05-27 11 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 5 0 5 6 5(0 5 6 Ayer Wengs 1.60 1.65 1.60 1.65 Batu Selangors 80 84 80 84 Chenderiangs 13(6 14(0 13 6 14 0 Hong Fatts319 words
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Article166 1936-05-27 11 LEAN CO. TODAY 8 OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING Ampats 4(10% 56 A. Wengs 1.62% 1.70 Jelebus 87% 92% Jelapangs 14 0 14 9 Johans 25 28 K. Lanjuts 16 7% 17 1% K. Kampars 10 9 114% Laruts 8 9 9 3 Puchongs 14 6 15 3 Pungahs 17166 words
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Article40 1936-05-27 11 United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd., report and accounts for 1935 show a profit of £24.753 the directors recommend the payment of a dividend of 5%. The sun| of £29.673 is to be carried forward to next accounts.40 words
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Article182 1936-05-27 11 Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers RUBBER: Allenbys 1.50 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.45 1.50 Bassetts 55 60 B. Lintangs 1.10 1.15 Changkats 87% 92 %c Kuala Sidims 2.32% 2.40 Mentakabs 37% 40 New Scudais 1.35 1.40 Sungei Tukangs 1.05 1.07 %c Tapahs 1.82% 1.90 TINS Ayer Wengs 1.60 1.65 Chenderiangs182 words
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Article37 1936-05-27 11 Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., N.L. output figures of the various dredges for the week ended at 7 a.m. on the 25th instant :—No. 5 Dredge—so.4o piculs, No. 7 Dredge—67.2o piculs. No. 8 Dredge—B4.lB piculs.37 words
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Advertisement570 1936-05-27 11 RAILWAYS ADDITIONAL TRAIN SERVICE AND REDUCED FARES On and from Monday, Ist June, 1936, additional passenger trains will be run between Penang Bagan Serai and Kuala Kangsar Ipoh Kampar and xeduced fares will be introduced to and from all stations between Penang Alor Star Kampar. The following trains will be570 words
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Article, Illustration421 1936-05-27 12 (By Our Radio Correspondent) THE first commentary on the Derby was broadcast in 1926, but as it was not permissable in those days to mention anything at all about tne race, and certainly not the name of the winner, the commentary consisted solely of421 words
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703 1936-05-27 12 following is a list of vessels arriving vnd filing from Penang during the week IN PORTS S.S. “TOYOOKA MARU” from Japan via Singapore. Sails same day for Suez Port Said, Beymouth, Marseilles, Casablanca, Avonmouth and Liverpool. S.S. “YUENSANG” from Calcutta. Saibsame day for Singapore, Hongkong Kobe,703 words
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Article95 1936-05-27 12 To lay rt “WATERFALLS” 5.30 p.m 6.30 p.m. March —The Winning Fight— Holzmann Suite —In Dayr Of Old —Ball. I. Morris Dance. II. —Dance Characteristique, (My Lady Barbara.) lll.—The Satyr’s Revel. Two Pieces, Waltz^—Cara Mia—S’-vier. Fox Trot —In The Merry Month Of M <> —Tobias. Selection —As You95 words
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Miscellaneous673 1936-05-27 12 RADIO PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSION 2 I GSI 21.53 Meis. (13.93 metres). GSG 17.79 Mrs. (16.86 metres). 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. Quentin Maclean, at the Organ of the Trocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle. 6.35 —The 8.8. C. Empire Orchestra; leader, Daniel Melsa; conductor, Eric Fogg. Suite, Bohemian Scenes673 words
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Miscellaneous492 1936-05-27 12 (Haydn Wood). Shannon River (Irish Air) Bruce Blunt. 8.00 Indian Music. 9.00--(Morgan). Scarf Dance (Delibes). Gre<n- Close down. wich Time Signal at 8.20 p.m. 8.20 —The News and Announcements. 8.40 —The Gar- TOMORROW rick Theatre Orchestra, directed by W. m me signa] 70 S-Day3 Chapman. From the Garrick Theatre. p492 words
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Miscellaneous583 1936-05-27 12 BATAVIA—NIROM Wavelength: YDA 3,040 k|c (98.68 m and YDB 9,610 k|c (31.2 m TODAY 5.55 p.m.—Light Recorded Music. 6.25 English lessons. 6.55 —Opera music. 7.25 —News Bulletin. 7.45 —Popular potpourri. 8.35 —Religious Culture lessons. 8.55 —Concert by Nirom Orchestra. Soloist Paul Schramm. “Mendelssohn” programme. 9.55 —Popular programme. 10.25 Close down.583 words
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Miscellaneous206 1936-05-27 12 op. 6 for Cello and Piano. News bulletin in Italian. SATURDAY, MAY 30 9.20 p. m. —Opening announcement. News bulletin in English. Transmission in Hindustani. Various records. Italian Folk'ore Songs: Soprano De Feo. Neapolitan Songs. Tenor Enzo Aita: Sicilian Songs, i Soprano Stella Calcina: Piedmontese Songs., News bulletin in Italian.206 words
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Miscellaneous50 1936-05-27 12 HOLLAND—PHOHi Wavelength 16.88 metres TOMORROW 7.50 p.m.—Dutch National Anthem andl opening announcement. 8.00 —Music. 8 05 —Latest news from Holland. 8.20 Declamation by Miss E.M. v. Lonkhuyzen 8.4 G —Operetta programme. 9.00 —Criss-cross through the Netherlands. 9.lo—Miss H.M. v. Lonkhuyzen continues her programme. 9.2s—Music. 9.50 p.m.—Closing down Dutch National Anthem.50 words
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742 1936-05-27 13 Questions Before Board Of Trade Tribunal London, May 14. Senior captain in the Union Castle Line, Captain John Holman Kerbey was the central figure of a Board of Trade inquiry opened in London yesterday to consider these and other problems:— Was the stranding of742 words
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Article149 1936-05-27 13 Cameras Taken From Men New York,Wednesday “Problem No. 17” is being solved by the United States Pacific Fleet in the strictest secrecy. When 11 battleships, 12 heavy cruisers, and a dozen auxiliaries moved out from San Pedro, California, while aircraft-carriers, light submarines got under way from San Diego, there149 words
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Article86 1936-05-27 13 Hong Kong, May 12. At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday morning, Mr. E. Himsworth granted a 48 hours’ remand, on the application of DetSergt. A. Kinnear, when an unemployed seaman, Tang Cheung, was charged with armed robbery, together with others not in custody, on a trading junk86 words
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Advertisement612 1936-05-27 13 I J 2 l a 11 BLUE FUUMEE UNI™ Ve ta LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT *iaTO Due (tn conjtmetiita with (Ben A Skta» Una) Femur Loudon Mare Ldon R,<lam H bu G ow «V June 20 GLENFINLAS L’don, Antwerp, R’dam. H’burg A. SARPWON Mara., L X, June 11 July 9612 words
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Advertisement141 1936-05-27 13 FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE May 29 m.v. "MARNIX VAN ST. ALDEGONDE” N.L. 20,000 tons June 5 m.v. “BALOERAN” R.L. 17,000 tons June 19 m.v. HUYGENS” N.L. 17,000 tons June 26 m.v. “SIBAJAK* R.L. 13,000 tons July 3 s.a. “SLAMAT” R.L. 13,000 tons Nederland Line Rotterdam Lloyd SOU^lfJiEI?l, M AND SOUTHAMPTON141 words
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Advertisement281 1936-05-27 13 P and BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hi* Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service. “Outwards from London for China and Bomewards tor Colombo, Aden, >*«*» Japan. Hafal, Maroeiltee and London, duo Penang don tang. S/S “BHUTAN” May S/S “CORFU” Jun. 4 S/S281 words
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Advertisement202 1936-05-27 13 GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUN ARD WHITE STAR UNB TO E'JROPE via SUEZ REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE Singapore and Penang to London via Aden, Suez, Port SaM, MarseiHes and Gibraltar. (Steamers omit Naples until further notice); Next aailtogß: s.s. “HARUNA MARU” May 29 Rates to First class Steamers Terukuni Maru202 words
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Article73 1936-05-27 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taipng, May 26. In a second division fixture at the Kempe Club Padang yesterday, the Chinese Casuals defeated the Punjab Regiment “A” "by 3 goals to nil. The Casuals had a better set of forwards, and in the first half scored three times73 words
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Article49 1936-05-27 14 —Reuter. Bobby Locke Defeated In Second Round St. Andrew’s, May 26. At the end of the second round of the British Amateur Golf Championship, the only surprise was the defeat of Bobby Locke, South Africa’s favourite for the title, one up by Morton Dykes (Scotland).• —Reuter. - 49 words
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Article, Illustration55 1936-05-27 14 HARRY WRAGG who will ride Lord ('arnaniMi's His Grace. FRED FOX. who is engaged to ride Mr. A de Rothschild’s Midst reUkn. H. H. AGA KHAN’S MAHMOUD. STEVE, DONOGHUE wl>o will ride M. L. Volterra’s Bel Aethal. E. SMITH wino will ride Mr.55 words
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Article247 1936-05-27 14 Three Penang Players Selected The teams for the Colony vs F.M.S. lawn tennis matches at Kuala Lumpur next week-end have been chosen as follows: THE GUILLEMARD CUP (Singles) COLONY F >LS. 1. N. S. Wise Chin Kee Onn 2. Goon Kok Ying Cheong Tuck Wing 3.247 words
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Article399 1936-05-27 14 Second Division Soccer i A fine attempt by Manap. following a high centre by Md. Zain. gave the Hidaya- tol Anwar Footba’.l Club their victory over the “E” Company Volunteers yesterday on the Renong ground, Penang when the teams met in a match399 words
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Article195 1936-05-27 14 PENANG TEACHERS BEATEN I The Penang Cricket Club. defeated the Penang Teachers Association in a friendly soccer match played yesterday at the Esplanade, Penang, by two goals to one. Wheeler netted both goals for his side while Bakar scored the only one for the Teachers. Bracogirdle195 words
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Article22 1936-05-27 14 The attention of members is called to the Tennis Tournament, entry lists for which close on Saturday, May 30.22 words
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Article155 1936-05-27 14 —Reuter. All Candidates Fit DIFFICULTY TO PICK WINNER Epsom, May 26. Despite the usual rumours regarding the welfare of the best backed of the Derby candidates all are very fit. The problem is reduced by the scratchings of Flares, Monument, Plaster Cast and Star Comedian but still.•—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article232 1936-05-27 14 By Ten Wickets GIMBLET SCORES CENTURY London. May 26. At Kettering, Somerset beat Northamptonshire by ten wickets. Somerset: 262 (Gimblet 106) and 34 for no wicket. Northampton: 138 (Hazell six for 60) and 157 (Hazell eight for 79). FIVE POINTS FOR LANCASHIRE At Manchester, Lancashire beat232 words
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Advertisement763 1936-05-27 14 COULD NOT LIFT ARMS ABOVE HEAD Suffered Agonies with Rheumatism This woman was practically crippled with agonising rheumatism In aer back, arms and legs. For two months. ..he endured this painful condition, then, like many another rufferer, «he decided to t’v Kruschen Salts. Read lier letter: “About fifteen months ago,763 words
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Advertisement130 1936-05-27 14 R.M.S. “Queen Mary” Uses Shell Lubricating Oil Exclusively For Her Turbo-Generators. Seven turbine generators on the R.M.S. "Queen Mary" develop enough electricity for a town of 150.000 inhabitants. They must give sufficient power for the 21 lifts which fake the citizens of this floating town from deck to deck, and130 words
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Article, Illustration2930 1936-05-27 15 TAJ AKBAR’S CHANCES IN TODA Y’S CLASSIC RACE Pay Up and Noble King Ihe Dangers (By Our Racing Correspondent) The 1936 Derby to be run at Epsom today is regarded as one of the most puzzling for many years, as the three-year-olds are considered2,930 words
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Advertisement322 1936-05-27 15 PENANG HILL RAILWAY r" SjT > r Delightful days will be yours if you visit Penang Hill. Excursion tickets are cheap. TIME table up TRAINS. MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: 6.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. every 30 minu v eß a m to 10.00 a.m. every 15 10.00 a,m. to 4.00 p.m.322 words
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Article, Illustration177 1936-05-27 16 DRESSED IN REAL FLOWERS.—Miss Joan Legh-Jones in her dress composed of more man 30,000 violets, primroses and lilies at the Flower Ball at the Dorchester PERRY TO PLAY AT WIMBLEDON MR. LIM LEAN TENG was entertained to a tea party during the week-end. by th?177 words