Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 June 1936

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 132. Vol. XCIV. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 10. 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • 664 1 1 0.1 .—Reuter. Signs Of Tension BUT NO SUFFICIENT REASON FOR ALARM London Juno 9. SIGNS ol tension have recently appeared in the relations between the Soul h-M estern Provinces of China and the Central Government, said Lord Cranborne at question-time in the House of Commons.
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  • 60 1 posais uuiiu.vu Exchequer in his budget speech.—British Radio. Heavv Legislative Programme London, June 9. The House of Commons reassembled today after the Whitsun recess for a session with heavy legislative programme, the first business of which is the Finance Bill ’which gives statutory effect to the proposals outlined
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  • 35 1 —Reuter. The death is announced of Colonel Edward H. R. Green, a director of several banking ard industrial companies and the son of Hetty Green, the famous woman financier.
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  • 179 1 Many Visitors Arrive (From Our Special Correspondent) J Alor Star. June 10. *> There is an air of excitement in the town today where preparations are being completed for the opening of the Kedah Agricultural and Livestock Exhibition on Friday. People from outlying parts of the State
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  • 70 1 Selections By Capt. Dash Following are Capt. Dash’s selections tor today's races at Kuala Lumpur. RACE 1 GOLDEN KIT RACE 2 TWINKLING EYES ARMY CONTRACTOR RACE 3 CHARLEY’S AUNT TARZAN RACE 4 EXPLODE MYANEE RACE 5 WALAU ROAST CHESTNUT RACE 6 KISSING TIME STORMY NIGHT RACE 7 PRINCESS
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  • 33 1 .—British Radio. Mr. N. L. Smith Appointed London, June 9. Mr. N. L. Smith, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Hongkong, has been appointed Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, succeeding Sir W. T. Southorn.-
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  • 97 1 —Reuter Wireless. Paris, June 8. j A sensational dispatch from the Rome i correspondent of “Le Matin” gives details of a Italo-German non-aggression pact which will become effective if sanctions are not lifted at the end of June as follow: Italy would diplomatically support Germany’s demand for colonial
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  • 267 1 GOVERNMENT’S ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE PROPERTY Troops Further Reinforced London, June 9. Mr. Ormsby-Gore was cordially cheered on rising in the House of Commons to answer questions for the first time as Secretary for the Colonies. He gave a comprehensive reply to
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  • 85 1 .—Reuter. The statement which appeared in thArabian press yesterday suggesting that the High Commissioner for Palestine >s prepared to suspend immigration is entirely devoid of all foundation.—British Radio. SECOND CHESHIRES ARRIVE AT PALESTINE Jerusalem, June 9. The second Cheshires have arrived, bringing the strength to seven battalions.
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  • 91 1 Reuter Wireless. European Questions Discussed Bucharest, June 8. For the first time in history, the supreme heads of the Little Entente have come together personally to discuss vital European questions. King Carol of Rumania. Prince Paul of Yugo-Slswie, Dr. Benes of Czecho-Slovakia held a meeting with
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  • 64 1 —-British Radio. Debate On Tribunal Report Tomorrow I London, June 9. The Home Secretary announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that Government were prepared to set aside Thursday for debate on the report of the judicial inquiry into disclosure of budget information. Answering supplementary questions, Sir
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  • 138 1 British Radio. Considerable Unrest General Insecurity BRITISH CONSULATES TEMPORARILY CLOSED London, June 9. Questioned in the House of Commons on the present position in Abyssinie, Lord Cranborne. Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs said Government had no informations that since the capture of Addis Ababa on May 5 and of
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  • 45 1 Mr. Mercer Smith, late of Messrs. Adamson and Gillfillan, one time captain of the Penang Flying Club, has been appointed private secretary to Colonel Lord Sempill. who was some years ago representative of the Air Ministry for aeronautics and its side committees.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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  • 1283 2 Problem Before New Constitution OPTIMISM—AND HARB FACTS THE new Constitution for India was framed (para. 26, White Paper) “on the basic assumption that every endeavour will be made by those responsible for working it to approach the administrative problems which will present themselves in the spirit
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  • 13 2 Gufeeppe Bottai has been appointed Governor of Italy in Addis Ababa.
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  • 264 2 By A Man Who Was A Woman Plymouth, June 1. Mr. Mark Weston—until a few days ago Miss Edith Marie Louise Weston, a champion British woman athlete —is trying to solve two of the strangest problems ever faced by man or woman Should he retain the medals he won
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  • 435 2 Ceylon’s Big Find SENT TO LONDON FOR DISPOSAL The world’s largest sapphire, more than 121 b. heavier than its nearest rival, is now in London. 1 Discovered in Ceylon nearly a year ago it has been sent over by the Government I of Ceylon for expert examination
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 673 2 POSITION VACANT WANTED —Switchboard Engineers must I hold Government Ist Class Chargeman s Certificate Experience in operating HT. Switchgear and Steam Turbines. State j salary expected and when available. Apply to Box No. 40, c/o Pinang Gazette. 410 9 10 11-6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang,
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    • 160 2 THE NORTH TAIPING TIN DREDGING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE OF DIVIDEND Notice is hereby given that the Directors have declared a Dividend of 2 cents per share, payable on the 10th July 1936. The Transfer Registers of the Company will be closed from 3rd July 1936
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    • 540 2 NIGHTS OF AWFUL STOMACH PAIN What a relief to be able to eat and deep normally after years ot stomach ‘rouble which caused nights of unbearable pain. No wonder Mr. T says he was fortunate when he tried Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. “Being a sufferer from stomach trouble for years,
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  • 245 3 —British Radio. DISCUSSIONS IN LONDON London, June 10. The purpose of the visit to England of the South African Minister for Defence, Mr. Oswald Pirow, who called yesterday on the Prime Minister at 10, Downing Street, is to discuss South African problems of defence and transport with
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  • 95 3 accompanied the procession.— British Radio. Third Levee At Palace London, June 10. His Majesty the King drove in State yesterday from Saint James’ Palace to hold the third levee of his reign at Buckingham Palace. The short route along a portion of the Mall was crowded
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  • 72 3 —British Radio. Prospective Challenger For America's Cup London. June JJ Endeavour Second, Mr. Sopwith’s new J Class yacht, which is regarded as a prospective challenger for the America’s Cup next year, was Punched yesterday The yacht was designed by C. E Nicholson and is built to
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  • 82 3 .—British Radio. £1,400,000 Reconstruction London, June 10. The battle cruiser Repulse, after recontruction and modernisation work lasting three years in Portsmouth dockyard, left Portsmouth yesterday to rejoin the Mediterranean Fleet. The reconstruction of the Repulse has cost £1,400,000 and the work done has considerably enhanced her efficiency,
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  • 51 3 —British Radio. Pumping Operations Continue London, June 10. Pumping operations to free the flooded holds of the famous Finnish barque, the Herzogin Cecile, are still proceeding in an effort to refloat the vessel which grounded some weeks ago on the rocky coast of I south
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  • 48 3 Hit MAK'. :.i) 51 AN will pay less unless his income exceeds £voo a year, while the single man v.iil have to pay more in every case. IF HE DRINKS a full barrel of imported lager he will pay an extra £1 in tax.
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  • 104 3 .—Reuter. Sitting Suspends:! By M. Hemet Paris, May 9. Angry scenes marked the sitting in ths Chamber yesterday when M. Chiappe. former prefect police, was mentioned in -debate. Chiappe jumped to his feet and Deputies began shouting, ‘‘Chiappe to the Gallows. There was such corfusion
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  • 108 3 —British Radio. Military Affairs Considered In London London, June 10. The discussion of military matters at issue in the Anglo-Egyptian negotiations which are the occasion of the visit to London of Sir Miles Lampson, the British High Commissioner in Egypt, are proceeding. Sir Miles Lampson was
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  • 76 3 and Prince Paul of Yugoslavia.—British Radio. King Carol Assists In Rescue Operations Bucharest, June 9. The King personally assisted in rescue operations when a grand stand packed with hundreds of spectators collapsed during a review of 25,000 youths and girls in honour of the sixth
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  • 124 3 Wednesday, May 27. His Excellency attended the Penang Rotary Club luncheon* at the E. O. Hotel, Penang. Thursday, May 28. In the morning His Excellency visited the Penang Civil Aerodrome. Monday, June 1. Htn Excellency and Mrs. Small attended by the Personal Staff left Penang for Singapore by
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 24 3 STEEL Bullock Carts Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Ex P or Drums Refuse Bins Shelving. Benches. eastern mpg. iWMIMiM co. 1. River Road. MEH—MM penang.
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    • 222 3 -=■ll 1 1 vA; AA I W 1 ’lil Ml IT tT T T tT*J HP *1 Watches at Whiteaways "jumping FIGURE" ON °/WIiITEAWAyS /new b^ c es POCKET WATCH. THE "CRONOS" GENTS THE NOVEL WATCH II WRISTWATCH. ABSOLUTELY UNBREAKABLE, DUST EXCELLENT S AND WATERPROOF. SAME APPEAR- ANCE, FASHION AND
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  • 802 4 CHETTY OONDIAL Oft-Postponed Case Over DEFENDANT’S LAWYER WITHDRAWS A case which had been before th e Court for some considerable time was disposed of yesterday, the deten dant, who has had several postponements, being refused a further ad lr «u rnment although he pressed one, on
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  • 236 4 Identified By i Bite The case in which a Chinese was charged with possession of illicit liquor and for assaulting a public servant in the discharge of his duties was taken up in the First Magistrate’s Court, Batu Gajah, and after trial the accused was
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  • 91 4 Appeal To Rome Addis Ababa. Sunday. All white people in Aby&rinia will be subject in future to the Italian legal code This was proclaimed by Gen. Graziani, as head of the Italian administration in Addis Ababa, today. Natives, however, will retain their old customs under the
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  • 103 4 Pathetic Story Of A Boy And His Grandmother Fourteen men and a boy were arrested for sleeping on five-foot ways and were charged in the Penang Police Court, before Mr. H. A. L.Luckham, with being vagrants having no ostensible means of subsistence. The men were disposed of in various
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  • 235 4 Watched Wherever They Go London, June 2. Special Branch detectives at the ports have been ordered to keep a special watca I for known or suspected confidence trick men. The confidence trick season coincides with the arrival of overseas and foreign visitors and is just
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  • 735 4 MALAY STUDENTS PROGRESS Besides Che Salmah binte Ismail who has the distinction of being the first Malay girl from Kedah to study medicine, the Kedah Government has sent Che Sutan bin Zain to the Singapore College of Medicine to study dentistry. Two other students are also to
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 181 4 BOON HAK CO. 25, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. LARGE STOCK I of I CHINESE FANCY GOODS I PORCELAINWARE FANCY LAMPSHADES r, LACQUERWARE LINEN NAPERY, ETC. .1 TO CLEAR J H GOLDEN ARROW U LA TES T VACUUM FILLING PEN SHuf Price from J&BE $2.00 upwards. Transparent $3.50 upwards, OBTAINABLE AT LEADING
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  • 1872 5 DIFFICUL T ENGINEERING PROBLEMS Scientific Knowledge Bold Initiative Essential WORK UNDER ARDUOUS AND TRYING CONDITIONS Commenting on the development of Malaya’s irrigation schemes, Mr. A. G. Robinson, Adviser, Drainage and Irrigation, Malay States, in his report on the Drainage and Irrigation Department of the
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  • 23 5 Mr. J. H. Thiunw will «peak in the House of Gammons tomorrow in the debate on the Tribunal report.
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  • 392 5 Scotsman Refuses Rai Bahadur Ramjidas Bajoria, Calcutta multi-millionaire, tortured by insomnia, has offered Mr. R. B. G. Boyd, a Glasgow masseur, "wealth beyond his wildest <ireams if he will go to India and make him sleep. Mr. Boyd knows he can do it. But he has declined
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  • 155 5 New Challenge Berlin, June 1. Whitsuntide was chosen by the German Evangelical Church to resume its struggle against heathen influences in Nazi Germany. This morning a strong protest was read from pulpits or distributed to congregations The following are the chief points of the manifesto: The
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  • 113 5 Dame Louise Mcllroy, the gynaecologist, speaking on the subject, “Should e doctor tell,” at the Royal Institute of Public Health and Institute of Hygiene Congress at Edinburgh last week, said it was no jxMrt of a doctor’s duty to act as a detective. She
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  • 450 5 Admission To Royal Victorian Order THE KING'S DECISION TO ALTER STATUTES The admission of women to the Royal Victorian Order was announced by the Home Office last night in the following statement: ’The King has been graciously pleased to signify his intention to alter the statutes
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  • 290 5 Reported Offer To Porter A touch of traditional “Arabian Nightydrama has been introduced into the romance of Princess Azzah, sister of King Ghazi of Iraq, and her hotel porter husband, Anastassios Charalambi, with the arrival at Athens last week of Tahsin Pasha, the Iraq
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  • 122 5 Miss Connie Rhode, one of the stars in the revue "Streamline,” walked on to the stage at Portsmouth Hippodrome last week after members of the company had congratulated her on her thirtieth birthday '7 She had started a sketch in which her husband, Len Clifford, was
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  • 158 5 If you don’t believe this story, it is filed in Los Angeles Police Court as case No. 11,263 C. It was heard before Federal judge George Cosgrave lest week. “Your name,” asked the court of the first defendant in a bootlegging case:— “Coates, sir,” said defendant Marvin Coates.
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  • 122 5 Protecting Foreigners Monte Carlo, June 1. The independence of Monaco and the freedom of foreigners domiciled here from all taxation and capital restrictions are placed beyond question by a statement issued by the Government. The uncertain outlook in France caused by the prospect of a Socialist
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 294 6 x AT 6-15 OPENS TONIGHT 9-30 J^° YAL AFir c::. Thri I SPEED A_3Q OPENING TONIGHT 9-30 The Further Adventures Of The Most Comical Figure Of The Chinese Screen. ne Sequel To The Famou Series Of “Mr. Wang" Packed With Rib-Tickling Fun. Uneuding Joy Comedy Sensation And Hilarious Laughter From
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  • 2961 7 Architectural Assistant For Engineer’s Department CHANCE FOR LOCAL MEN Amendments To Eating House Bylaws A decision to engage a full time Architectural Assistant for the Engineer’s Department, Penang Municipality, which was reached by the Municipal Commissions at a meeting in Committee on May
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  • 67 7 Newly Elected Members (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 26. New members of the Association of British Malaya elected at a committee meeting held this week include Messrs. H.J. Adams, A. Cavendish, H.A. Denne, L.D. Gammans, W.B. Harris, AJ. Kelman, C. Salter, R.C.S. Savory, S. Wickett
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  • 69 7 Managing Director of the Dunlop Rubber Co., Singapore was entertained to a dinner during th- week-end by Messrs. Khco Soo Jin and Khoo Soo Ghee, joint partners of K L San Co., Penang, at 385 Data Kraimixt Ko..J Proprietors and representatives of most of the
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  • 326 7 Decrees Nisi For Mrs. Child And Mrs. Mawby BOTH SUITS NOT DEFENDED (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 28. Mrs. Betty Alice Child, of Chepstow Place, Bayswater, London, W., was granted a decree nisi by Mr. Justice Bucknill in the Divorce Court today, because of
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  • 624 8 SINCE the conclusion of the Italian invasion of Abyssinia, political affairs in Europe have been conducted in undertones, and the world in general has been able to sit back and contemplate without embarrassments the tangled skein. During the past four weeks there have been talks
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  • 156 8 Action Follows Breach Of Rules Eight pupils of the Hu Yew Seah Girls' School, it is learned, have been dismissed i following a breach of school regulations. The pupils concerned yesterday addressed a long letter to the Editor of the Kwong Wah Yit Poh, stating their side of
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  • 50 8 —British Radio. Cambridge Honorary Degrees London, June 9. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, as Chancellor of the University, presided at Cambridge today at a special congregation in Senate House for granting of honorary degrees. Among the distinguished recipients’were Lord Willingdon, ex-Viceroy of India and the Lord High Chancellor, Lord Hailsham.
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  • 622 8 Rain and Sun Water oj Human Kindness -Tedious Journeys in the Harbour WEATHER in large quantities was the lot of Penang yesterday morning. The storm swept towards from the hill, bursting with sudden fury over the suburbs and within a few minutes practically clearing the streets and
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  • 111 8 Gittins—Green The wedding took place this morning at St. George’s Church, Penang, of Mr. Norman Harvey Gittins, dental surgeon. Kuala Lumpur, son of Mr. John Robert Gittins, and Miss Ada Margaret Green, daughter of Mr. Roland Green, of King’s Norton, Birmingham, England, who recently arrived from
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  • 90 8 Reuter Wireless. Wants Nequs As Rector Edinburgh, June 8. A movement is afoot among a section of the students of Edinburgh University to nominate the Negus as candidate for the Rectoral Election to replace the late Lord Allenby. “If we can persuade the Emperor it will be
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  • 93 8 British Radio. Gives Audience After Levee London, June 9. After this morning’s levee, the King received in audience at Buckingham Palaca Sir Samuel Hoare on his appointment aa First Lord of the Admiralty. His Majesty also received Lord Monsell on his relinquishment of office. Later in
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  • 68 8 —British Radio. Handsome Donations Received London, June 9. The Duke of Connaught has given £250 to the King George V. Memorial Fund. Other recent donations include £5,000 from the Council of the Football Association, 1,000 guineas from the Eagle Star and British Dominions Insurance Company
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 261 8 Hedges Butler Ltd. VERY CHOICE WINES SPIRITS Og® I PORTS «8?« I SHERRIES Ilf I WHISKIES Wl S BURGUNDY T By Appointment CLARET By Appointment r—\ R WHITE WINES I CHAMPAGNE pg jFTFt I from this Famous House fii S j«aa H O L I A..... 2-, |H .Si i
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    • 136 8 IksmTof a fteMif AftfMe 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 taste. Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate of vegetable origin a wonderful taste restorer that
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  • 285 9 Engl ish Quadrup tles The following interesting extract is taken from a recent issue of “The Medical Officer.”: Although there appears to be no record m Great Britain of quadruplets living for more than a few days, yet the St. Neot’s quadruplets are already three months of age, and they
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  • 93 9 Saying he had no time to waste on a complainant who made irrelevant statements and attempted to mislead the court, Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, the Police Magistrate, Penang, yesterday dismissed a summons case against Benito, a Penang hairdresser, who was charged with having assaulted Khoo Kay
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  • 113 9 Drama At Majestic Theatre "Moscow Nights” with Harry Baur, Laurence Olivier, and Penelope Dudley Ward. Denham Productions. Directed by Anthony Asquith. Showing at the Majestic. This British film, which tells a story of espionage and intrigue in Russia, is a notable one, partly because of the actors
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  • 325 9 —Reuter. HONEYMOON SECRET London, June 9. The gorgeous sunshine of a typical June day smiled on Miss Briget Thomas’ wedding to Capt. J. L. L. Lotinga this afternoon. St Margaret’s was crowded with gaily attired women, many prominent in the Colonial service. The Rev. C.
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  • 220 9 Preliminary Inquiry Opens The preliminary inquiry into the case in which Alagoo, a Tamil, was charged on two counts of attempted murder, was opened yesterday at the Penang Police. Court before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham. Court Inspector J. E. Jeans led the evidence while Mr. C.
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  • 103 9 Mr. F. J. G. Macdonald, of Vai D’Or Estate, Province Wellesley, was the guest of honour at a function at Sungei Bakap when an address was presented by the estate staff on his proceeding on home leave on June 13. Among those present were Messrs. S. E. Smith.
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  • 119 9 To Meet Penang on June 19 The honorary secretary of the Penang Football Association has been informed ty the Chinese Consul in Singapore that the Chinese Olympic Football team whp are now touring Medan will arrive at Penang on June 19 and that they will be embarking for
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  • 104 9 Recovery In Men’s Doubles The following were the results of matches played yesterday on the Penang Sports Club Golf Club courts MEN’S SINGLES A. C. Buckle beat A. W. Wallich B—6, MIXED DOUBLES Miss Shand and J. Clark beat Mrs. Anderson and T. S. Anthony 6—3, 5 —7,
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  • 87 9 HN>- YESTERDAY TODAY London —fSpot) £184.15.0 London —(3 months) £182.10.0 Singapore $91.00 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.—(Sundrled) BLACK PEPPER «TTBBER London 7 5 16d New York 15 11 16c(G) Singapore—Snot 25 %c June 25%c July/Sepc Zfc Oct/Dec 26 Uc Jan./Mar 2614 c TAPIOCA Fair Seed Medium RICE:—
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 193 9 ONCE ASHAMED OF~ HER FIGURE I Kruschen Made Her Slim, Healthy and More Active Overweight and rheumatism often go together, because they frequently arise from 3 he same cause. It follows, therefore, that the remedy which cures the one complaint will also cure the other. That was what happened in
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    • 222 9 het*’” << 1 1 x -ai* —wragri WT WERE A SURPRISE JOHN DO YOU\ PARTY-WEVE EACH A REALISE THAT Dp. jJ? S 5» BROUGHT SOMETHING < \TzflS W EVERYBODY'S ~r /4* EAT. AND YOU’RE THE] V. BROUC HT UU-'U HOSTS'. ITHE SAME U 7 Vb 1"A THING ?(y -X fM
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 39 9 tide table TODAY High Tide Low Tlde 3.34 9-31 a.m. 3.18 p.m 10.24 p.m. TOMORROW High Tide Low Tide 4.15 a.m 10.14 a.m. 3.56 p.m 11.06 p.m. WEATHER REPORT Temperature Wind Rainfall 6 a.m. 77 N.E. Noon 81 N.
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  • Financial & Commercial Section
    • 1005 10 INSUFFICIENT LABOUR OR DELIBERATE DELAYING OF SUPPLIES? (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 2. This week’s eagerly awaited meeting of the International Committee proved, in the event, something of an anti-climax. Once again, the Committee has been forced to defer its ruling as to the
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    • 750 10 The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. F.M.S., during the period May 30—June 5, 1936, inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building, Singapore. Applications may be made by members of the public resident in Malaya
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    • 765 10 PROFITABLE SALE OF RIGHT The ordinary general meeting of the Lendu Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on May 18, in London, Mr. D.E. Sinclair (chairman of the company) presiding. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts the chairman said: From a perusal of the profit
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 54 10 The Original R The Genuine The Best \JKbJS LEA PERRINS A WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCER BROADCAST HINDUSTANI TAMIL RECORDS Are the out-come of the Hidden Music Treasures of Eminent Musicians who rift be the glow of India, nay, of the whole world. Latest Releases just arrived. Sole Agents THE INDIAN FILM AGENCY.
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    • 828 10 BANKS. the HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated In England) NV Capital Authorised £3,000.0b Capital Subscribed £1,800,00» Reserve Fund and Rest £1,247,83.-. (NETHERLANDS RADiNG Capital Paid Up £1,050,fr SOCIETY.) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto Established in Amsterdam 18*L Sir Charles Alexander Innes, K. C S. I C.I.E. MF AD
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  • Latest London and Local Share and Commodity Market Quotations
    • 340 11 London, June 9. The London Stock Exchange was steady with British Funds firm. Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or fall Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 117% -f-% Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 116% 4-% War Loan, 3% p.c 105% Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51
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    • 115 11 London, June 9. RUBBER Easy. Spot 7 A buyers, 7 A sellers. July/Sept. 7 A buyers, 7% sellers. Oct./Dec. 7 A buyers, 7 A sellers. Jan./March 7A buyers, 7% sellers. New York 15.73 cts. United Kingdom Stocks, London 60,000 tons Liverpool 68,960 tons COPRA Straits S.D. to
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    • 119 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 75 51,64 76 11|64 New York 4.99|J 5.01 A Montreal 5.01% 5.02% Brussels 29.54 29.67% Geneva 15.43 15.50 Amsterdam 7.40 7.42 Milan 63U 63% Berlin 12.40% 12.45% Prague 120% 121% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90% 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Madrid
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    • 168 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’s Share List today Buyers Sellers MINING Ampat 4)3 4)7% Ayer Weng 1.50 1.55 c Batu Selangor 65 70 Jelebu 77% 82% K. Kamunting 12|0 12)9 Katu 17)6 18)0 Klang River 1.80 1.87%c Kramat Tin
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    • 378 11 PARTIAL REACTION AFTER £37.3.9 LEVEL Messrs. Malcolm Bowley Son in their weekly market report dated London, May 29 state: Copper—A recrudescence of buy- ing of Electrolytic copper had the effect of raising the price sharply, both for Electrolytic and Standard. The improvement, however, was not fully maintained,
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    • 285 11 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 4)1% 4)7% 4)1% 4|7% A. Wengs 1.50 1.55 1.50 1.55 B. Selangors 70 75 69 74 Hong Fatts 75 80 75 80 Jelepangs 13|3 13)9 13)6 14|0 Jelebus
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    • 151 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING A. Wengs 1.47% 1.55 c B. Selangors 67% 72% Johans 22 25 Jelapangs 13)0 13|9 Kramats 46)0 48|0 K. Kampars 10)6 11)0 K. Lanjuts 15)9 16)6 Laruts 8)3 8)9 Pungahs 18|3 19|0 Rahmans 89 91 Rantau Prefs. 75 80 S. Kintas 4.55
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    • 18 11 Output from the Lukut Tin Company’s mine for the month of May amounted to 220 piculs.
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    • 176 11 Buyers Sellers RUBBER: Allenbyc 1-50 160 Ayer Panas 1.45 1.50 Bassetts 55 60 B. Lintangs 112% 1.15 Changkats 85 90c Mentakabs 37% 40 New Scudais 1.35 1-40 Sungei Tukangs 97% 1.02% Tapahs 1.77% 1.85 Ulu Benuts 42% 45 TINS Ayer Wengs 1-50 1.55 c Chenderiangs 13 3 13
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 53 11 S/S "GUENAFFARIC" VOYAGE 2 (OUTWARD) "Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Europe are hereby notified that she is expected to arrive in Penang on Friday morning, the 12th June, and will commence working in the Roads on arrival." BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Incorporated in the F. M. S.) AGENTS,
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    • 313 11 SITUATIONS WANTED 1 Excellent Ayah, free June 20th. Write Mrs. Cole, c/o A.P.C., Butterworth. ’Phone 14. Anyone requiring Malay Motor Car Syce. Thoroughly experienced. Can drive any make of car. Available from Ist July, 1936. Present employer leaving for home on leave. Can recommend. Apply Box No. 41, c/o Pinang
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    • 145 11 'PHONE 543. PENANG. Dinner Dance THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. o MUSIC by JIMMY ANGEL'S SWING RHYTHM ORCHESTRA. Wednesday, 10th June, 1936. Fun Frolic TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA “SUAT BOEY KAR CHOO”—Part 1. Seats 40, 30 and 20 cents. CANTONESE OPERA "LAU KAM TENGPart 6. Seats 60, 40 and 20 cents.
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  • 336 12 (From Our Radio Correspondent) THE 8.8. C. will not be able to broadcast the recently discovered phonograph cylinder of the voice of Queen
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  • 870 12 ‘Bw following is a list of vessels arriving Uld sailing from Penang during the week IN PORTS S.S. “KUTSANG” from Calcutta. Sails same day for Singapore, Hongkong, Kobe and Osaka. S.S “MATA HARI” from Singapore via ports. S.S. “BIYO MARU” from Japan via Sin gapore. Sails
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 688 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSION 2 GSJ 21.53 Mc[s. (13.93 metres). GSG 17.79 Mc|s. (16.86 metres). 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. Quentin Maclean, at the Organ of the Trocadero Cinema. Elephant and Castle, London. 6.35 —The 8.8. C. Empire Orchestra; leader, Daniel Melsa; conductor, Eric Fogg. Overture, The
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    • 740 12 foregather to tell their experiences since —“The Big Bouncing Ball.” (2) Recitation their last meeting in February. They and Two Songs by St. Xavier's Primary guarantee to tell the truth and nothing, Boys. (a) “I want a Rabbit" (b) “Smile but. We will leave listeners to give and be Cherry.”
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    • 594 12 —What Everybody likes. 9.2o—Recorded Music. 9.30 —Concert by Nirom Orchestra. 10.20 —Dance Music. 10.50 p.m.—Close down. BERLIN DJA 9.57 Mc|s. (31.38 m). DJB 15.20 Mc|a. (19.74 m.). DJN 9.1 Mc|s (31.45 m.) TODAY 8.25 p.m.—Call DJA, DJB, DJN (German, English). German Folk Song. 8.30 Greetings to our listeners in India.
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    • 229 12 Hawaiian melodies,-instrumental and vo- gali. 8.15-A studio concert featuring: cal; and Jack Crichton—humorous enter- Ted Frangopcu’o and ILs Blue Harmony tamer. B.ol—News bulletin and market Boys and Con Aston in .songs at the piano, prices in Bengali. B.l6—Vocal music (Ben- 9.l6—News bulletin and market prices in gall) Ashalata. B. 3l—Anukul
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  • 439 13 Telephony Invention Under Test I SHORE TO CABIN BY "CODE 17" New York, May 28. The possibility that telephone subscribers may, in the future, be able to “dial the numbers of ships at sea, and speak direct to them without human intervention is raised by an
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  • 217 13 Mr. Masefield's Reading Of Sea Poems Mr. John Masefield gave a reading from his works last week at a meeting of the Royal Society of Literature. Lord Lytton presided. Mr. Masefield read first a part of the series of sonnets which are grouped with the Lollingdon Downs
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  • 216 13 At the Tyne Commission meeting, Sir Frank Simpson officially confirmed the report that the Tyne Commissioners and the London and North Eastern Railway had come to an agreement regarding the price for the acquisition of Tyne Dock, and the railway company are now seeking permission to
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 614 13 TIQI d I t >* BLUK rUfltMßli LIMB Venae*. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (In conjunction with Glen A Shire Una) Penang London A. SARPEDON Mars., L’don, R’dam, Glasgow. June 12 July 9 ORESTES London, R’dam, H’burg, Middlesboro and Antwerp. June T 9 July 17 C. DEUCALION. Mars, L’don,
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    • 243 13 From Arrive Arrive Penang Marseilles New York June 18 PRES. GARFIELD July 15 July 28 July 2 PRES. POLK J ul y 29 Aug. 11 July 16 PRES. ADAMS Au S- 2 Au 25 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have vou travelled on our New
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    • 498 13 i ?r” 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 Ataneward» for OokMiittu, A«»eu, Japan. UmdmL due PeiiAO* due Pemag. g/g ««ranPURA” Jun. 20 S/S “RANCHI” Jun, 18 g/s "SOUDAN’*
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  • 927 14 FULL PROGRAMME FOR TODAY SELECTIONS BY TIC-TAC Below will be found the full programme for today together with selections by Tic-tac: RACE 1 2.30 P.M. Ponies, Class 2, Division 2, 6 furlongs. 00 0 TRUE LIGHT 900 Chee ***** Ken S Sherida 00 3 MISS
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  • 321 14 Three Goals To Nil CHINESE SUPERIOR ALL ROUND Displaying a marked superiority in all departments of the game, the Chinese Recreation Club gained an easy victory yesterday in their friendly match with the Penang Sports Club. The Chinese won by three clear goals but on the run
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  • 157 14 Ipah Taiping In Final (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. June 9. Though putting up one of their best displays since the inception of the competition. the Taiping Chinese Recreation Club were unlucky to lose to the Perak Chinese Recreation Club in the final of the Sultan’s Cup
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  • 51 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, June 9. The final of the Handicap Billiards Tournament of the Railway Institute was played last evening, and resulted in S. V. Pillai plus 125 beating Choo San plus 100 by 250 pts. to 245. The winner thus won the W. H. Tekkeih Challenge
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  • 281 14 Reuter Notts Wins By Innings And 117 Runs WARWICKSHIRE TROUNCED London, June 9. The following were the results of the County Cricket matches played yesterday:— KENT BEAT SOMERSET At Frome Kent beat Somerset by 66 runs. Kent 165 (Wellard 7 for 61) and 203 (Wellard 5 for 77);
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  • 233 14 Full List Of Entries (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. June 9. Nine clubs have entered for the annual badminton tournament on June 14 for the Sheppard Trophy, which was won by the Lodge B.P. last year. Following are the full list of players: C.R.C. Ng Say Choon
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  • 61 14 The fololwmg ties (Ladies’ Singles) have been arranged TODAY Mrs. E. Reimann v Mrs. D. A. Mackay. Mrs. E. Walker v. Mrs. J. E. Miller. TOMORROW Mi"s Maples v. Mrs. R. N. Elliot. Mrs. E. R. Maples v. Mrs. J. A. Clark. FRIDAY Mrs. C. Brown
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  • 213 14 Kok Ying Beats His Brother In Three Sets THRILLING GAMES The Goon brothers, Kok Ying and Kok Lem, again featured in a tennis singles championship final when they met each other in the final of the Chinese Recreation Club singles championship yesterday. Kok Ying repeated his
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  • 220 14 Second Division League Football The Bousefield XI who gave walk-over to the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club in their first match in the .second division soccer league, decisively defeated the Eastern Smelting Club yesterday on the Dato Kramat giound by four goals to one. The winners were the superior
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  • 297 14 Fixtures For The Week TODAY Court 1 Men’s Doubles: —Sydney Smith and Kimpster —3 vs. Burnham and Donaldson -—3 O. Court 3: Men’s Singles.—C. N. Hog;, n —3 vs. L. W. Arnold —2. Court 4 Men’s Singles.—N. G. Calder Scr. vs. J. Mackenzie 1. Court
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  • 58 14 Perak Team To Meet Kedah (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, June 9. Perak’s State team to meet Kedah on Saturday will be selected from the following:^—Burton, Jamal, Tong Shin, Chin Guan Lean, Kam Yoong, Darus, Haji Raof, Lee Ee Eow, Jones, Vijendram, Arshsd. Chang Min Kee, N.
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 60 14 I I I ISOCHROM I I The film for EVERY TYPE OF SUBJECT I and EVERY WEATHER, FITS ALL CAMERAS. I 3 3 Here are THREE BIG ADVANTAGES yj I i 1. Great latitude in exposure. gj 3 a» 2. Colour sensitivity. 3 3 S 3. Freedom from halation. 3
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  • 354 15 GOVERNING METHODS ILLEGAL? London, May 28. A sensation has been caused in Football League circles by a statement that the League’s method of government as set out m League rules is not in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, and is illegal This view has
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  • 196 15 Sir Frederick Wall, ex-Secretary of the Football Association told a ‘‘Morning Post” representative last night that the matter seemed to be very involved. For that reason he would not care, nor was he prepared to express an opinion dntil he had an opportunity of considering the
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  • 178 15 In the first round of the Junior Chamiunship at Roehampton on June 1, l ■iaguards beat Texas Rangers by 6 goals to after extra time. Three times the teams were level. Then ■Jaguars led 5 —4 within a few seconds he finish of the sixth. A penalty
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  • 96 15 Actually the total amount invested in the sweeps for the seven days was $568,110, as follows:Big Sweeps $355,460 Cash Sweeps $213,250. Well over a million dollars was invested on the totalisator during the seven days, the actual total being $1,128,400, made up as follows:
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  • 487 15 Improved Form Of Hughes Hurlingham, May 28. In their third trial match, played at Hurlingham yesterday, England beat a scratch 26-goal side by KU goals to 7. The game was not a good one. England held the upper hand for four out of the seven
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  • 148 15 Inquiry By 5 Bishop The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed a committee of five bishops to consider the attitude of the Church towards divorced persons. They will be asked to report on the question of: “Framing the most salutary form of discipline applicable to the circumstances
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  • 196 15 FA STER "FLYING SCOTSMAN" The Flying Scotsman, the famous L.N. E R. express between London and Edinburgh, which runs non-stop during the summer, is to he accelerated by 15 minutes, in addition to the five minutes saved at the beginning of May. From July 6 the express, leaving King's Cross
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  • 255 15 Details of the ruthless “blood and iron" methods now being employed by Germany to build up the finest fighting air force in the world ■were disclosed to the Sunday Chronicle by a young Nazi ex-pilot. His own nerves shattered by the pitiless training. Hugo
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  • 275 15 RAID ON ALLEGED I.R.A. COURT MARTIAL Extraordinary police precautions were taken in Belfast yesterday when 13 men alleged to be members of the Irish Republican Army—an illegal organisation—were charged under the Treason Felony Act of 1848, with “devising and intending to deprive and dispossess the
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  • 154 15 The St. Neots quadruplets are to feature along with Gracie Fields in a film to be produced at Morecambe. This announcement was made when Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miles, the parents of the quads, were given a civic reception by the Mayor of Morecambe. Councillor
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  • 144 15 CORONATION STANDS WOOD TOO EXPENSIVE Contractors for decorations and stands for the Coronation on May 12 next year have already recevied several requests for estimates. Building's and sites have been measured, and schemes for decoration and illumina- tion are in hand. Metal tubular scaffolding for stands is 1
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  • 222 15 y haVe revealed th at a man is goh”s in^? iS daily WOFk in with his internal organs all mixed up. His heart is on the right side of the body instead of the left, his appendix is on the left instead of the
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 318 15 PENANG HILL RAILWAY Ml 1 I 1 Delightful days will be yours if you visit Penang Hill. Excursion tickets are cheap. TIME TABLE up miNs. MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: 6.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. every 30 minu&eai 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. every 15 n 10.00 a,m. to 4.00 p.m. every
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  • 293 16 Outsider Wins The Oaks Stakes AT 33—1. Sir A. Bailey’s Lovely Rosa, ridden by T. Weston, winning the Oaks Stakes at Epso’m by three-quarters ef a length from Barrow by Gem, with Feola. the Kings horse leased to Lord Derby, two lengths away third. shootin’g
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