Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 June 1936
1936-06-24
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-06-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 144. Vol XCIV. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article1044 1936-06-24 1 Theory of Mistaken Signals ATTEMPT TO CALL AID OF SHIP m v °P Sergeant Sollis definitely mistook the signal 1 gave. lam of the opinion that he. read my signal to mean echelon formation instead of line astern.” So said Flight-Lieut. George Herbert King] during the course1,044 words
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Article852 1936-06-24 1 London. June 23. The Italo-Abyssinian dispute and its effect on the League of Nations were again debated in the House of Common today when the vote of censure on the Govern-| ment was moved by Major Attlee, leader I of the Labour Opposition, in the852 words
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Article, Illustration37 1936-06-24 1 THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT kneeling in prayer at a memorial service in Vienna. In the front is President Miklas, and among those behind him Chancellor Schuschnigg (left), Ministers Zehener, Draxler and Stockingcr, and Vice-Chancellor Baar-Baarenfels.37 words
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Article354 1936-06-24 1 Modernisation Of China London, June 23. The Leith Ross statement (printed on page three in today's Pinang Gazette) is featuied by all the principal papers. Another blow to "The Unchanging East,” I says the Daily Telegraph drawing atten-! tion ;o Sir F. the Modernisation oi Chi re354 words
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Article45 1936-06-24 1 AIR CRASH INC?tJEST AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVIDENCE THE JURY BROUGHT IN THE FOLLOWING VERDICT: "WE FIND THAT THE FOUR VEN WHO WERE KILLED MET THEIR DEATH BY “MISADVENTURE’ DUE TO A COLLISION IN THE AIK WHILE CARRYING OUT FORMATION FLIGHT EVOLUTIONS."’45 words
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Article184 1936-06-24 1 —Reuter. No Alteration Expected London, June 23. The weight of opinion in London and Amsterdam is that the tin quota will remain at 85 per cent as a result of Thursday's meeting of the International Tin Committee. It is considered that the present relationship between production and—Reuter. - 184 words
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Article168 1936-06-24 1 —British Radio. London. June 23. The President of the Board of Trach Mr. W. Runciman, announced in the House 1 cf Commons that the Governments of the I [United Kingdom. Canada, Auitral j and. New Zealand had asked the Jrnpejia' Shipping Committee to repert, f.: VT iy,—British Radio. - 168 words
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Article32 1936-06-24 1 A garden party was given at the Res'dency, Penang, yesterday. As r.o invitation was sent to the "Pinang Gazette n; repert of the function appears in the. "Pinang Gazette."32 words
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Advertisement12 1936-06-24 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement70 1936-06-24 1 COLLEGE OF MUSIC RESULTS —See Page Nine. I io of boro, I its going into IB J O ys.c.s. BUTTEJ|| wc Aj r i fresh ere aine r y SXCXS BUTTER There is purity and perfection in every pat. It is obtainable at all cur retail estabiis imcnts and at70 words
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Article291 1936-06-24 2 Undiscovered For Seven Days REPORTED MISSING TO POLICE London. A father's search for his missing 18-years-old son, whose body was discovered after seven days in a lumber room, was ■described at a Camberwe.l inquest lats week. Edwyn Lewis, of St Mary’s-road, Peck nam, tne father,291 words
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Article, Illustration30 1936-06-24 2 A group photograph taken in honour of Mr. Wong Yan Kia (seated in the centre),30 words
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Article709 1936-06-24 2 £250,000 War Memorial "SERMON IN STONE AGAINST WAR" Twenty thousand people ere expected to be present when the King unveils the grea; Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge on Sunday, July 26. Under the auspices of the Canadian Legion 6,000 are crossing from the Dominion.709 words
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Article412 1936-06-24 2 War Veteran Blind For 18 Years A WAR-BLINDED veteran was sitting in |a billiard-room, his sightless eyes facing the direction of a self-appointed commentator. i Cne cf the players asked for the billiard rest. The marker went to hand it to him. He turned round412 words
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Article146 1936-06-24 2 rour Candidates For Coronation Year A keen contest is foreshadowed at the election at the Guildhall today, of the two Sheriffs of the City of Lonuou, who will be in office at the timo of the Coronation on May 12 next year. Two Aidermen instead of the usual146 words
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Article128 1936-06-24 2 To Poliow CorcriGtion Mr. Baldwin announced in the House of Commons recently that it has now teen arrangeu that a meeting of the Imperial Conference shall be held in London next year, immediately after the Coronation on May 12. j The Prime Minister, who was replying to128 words
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Article89 1936-06-24 2 Berlin. Franz Walter, who kept a woman in a hypnotic rance, at intervals, ever a period cf seven years, was sentenced ta ten years’ penal servitude at Heidelberg lest week. Under the pretence of being a doctor, Walter mesmerised the woman into believing that .'he89 words
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Advertisement145 1936-06-24 2 SHELLTCX won't kill "SNAKES IN THE GRASS" or "SEES IN YOUR BONNET" BUT IT WII L KILL M( >SOI 1T( )ES COCKROACHES SANDFLIES HOUSE ELIES <VLS WHITE ANTS MOTHS SILVER FISH j SPRAY 'EM THEY DIE. j I Advertisement Of The Asia'zc Petroleum I Co: (S.S.) Ltd. SSSSLSSKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSi '1 i'145 words
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Advertisement450 1936-06-24 2 STOMACH SUFFERER SINCE CHILDHOOD. To be perfectly fit and able to eat anything after over 20 years of acute stomach trouble is more than most people would dare hope lor —yet this has actually happened to Mr. A. Q D These are his own words:— “1 must tell you how450 words
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792 1936-06-24 3 Currency Reform A Bold Step Many Openings For Investment Oj Private Capital London, June 22. Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, interviewed when on the point of sailing from Shanghai for ho me said: Silver for many centuries had been the currency of China and the792 words
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Article147 1936-06-24 3 In Scotland For A Week London, June 23. The Emperor, Haile Selassie, who arrived in London with his family last night after his visit to' Scotland, will meet Mr. Anthony Eden at the Abyssinian Legation today. GLASGOW S WELCOME During his stay in Scotland, the Emperor147 words
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Article372 1936-06-24 3 .—Reuter. Slight Rift Between Russia Turkey CONFERENCE MAY ASSUME WIDER TASK London, June 23 Reports from Montreux this morning su &gest a slight rift between Turkey and Russia. M. Litvinoff is apparently not entirely satisfied with the provisions of the i Turkish draft convention whereby the I.—Reuter. - 372 words
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Article120 1936-06-24 3 Reuter. French Measures Adopted Berne, June 22. Measures for the protection of the Swiss franc is announced in a Government decree prohibiting, by Swiss nationals and foreign residents, firstly, forward dealings in gold: secondiy, the granting of advances against gold or foreign exchange: thirdly, forward foreignReuter. - 120 words
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Article67 1936-06-24 3 suppul t —Reuter. Work To Be Resumed Today Brussels, June 23. The Socialist trade union committee which controls the bulk of the 400,000 strikers has ordered resumption of work on Wednesday, the objects of the strike having been attained by an immense majority of the workers. The workerssuppul t —Reuter. - 67 words
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Article48 1936-06-24 3 British Radio. London, June 23. The only by-election necessitated by the honours conferred in the Birthday List is at East Grinsteau where a vacancy occurs owing to the elevation to the peerage of Sir Henry Cautley, M.P., who was Conservative Member there since 1910.British Radio. - 48 words
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Article157 1936-06-24 3 w tut line nee —British Radio. Further Disturbances In Palestine A communique issued in a bulletin yesterday stated:— “Early this morning a military railway patrol from Jerusalem to Jaffa' was held up near Malha village owing to obstruction on the line, and was fired upon. Thew tut line nee —British Radio. - 157 words
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Article142 1936-06-24 3 Reuter. CREWS IN POSSESSION OF SHIPS AT MARSEILLES Marseilles, June 23. A general strike has been called by the I seamen s union to be effective this afternoon. The seamen took possession of the ships in the harbour and many vessels were unable to leave toReuter. - 142 words
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Advertisement152 1936-06-24 3 THE New Pinang Gazette The Better Paper Up-country events are fully covered and new distribution systems have been employed whereby the Gazette is delivered anywhere in North Malaya on the day of issue. The Gazette has the most comprehensive Overseas and Malayan News Service, the best financial service in North152 words
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Advertisement159 1936-06-24 3 I I pt] L’ 1 1 J Ajs A “J H OU^ tn FOR I BEDSHEETS I 1 I SUPERIOR QUALITY FULLY I PLEACHED cotton, well HEMMED. satisfactory I QUALITY CR 14. FULL BODIED I AXD DURABLE I SIZES 64” X 100,” 90” X 100” COTTON BLANKETS WHITE COTTO* I159 words
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Article1822 1936-06-24 4 Annual Report For 1935 YEAR OF STEADY TRADE RECOVERY THE year 1935 was one of steady recovery which began slowly but acquired increased momentum in the second half of the year It is difficult, and it is not within the scope of this report, (says Mr. V.1,822 words
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Article852 1936-06-24 4 APPOINTMENTS TO MALAYA New appointments to Malaya include: Mr. J. Wagstaff, Inspector, Mines Dept. Mr. H.C. Upton, Architect, P.W.D., Mr. James H. Newbiggin, Accountant, Audit Dept. Mr. and Mrs Dale, of Teluk Anson, arrived in Ipoh on Monday on a visit. M. Roland Mange has taken charge852 words
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Advertisement181 1936-06-24 4 boon hak co. 25, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. large stock of CHINESE FANCY GOODS PORCELAINWARE FANCY LAMPSHADES LACQUERWARE LINEN NAPERY, ETC. TO CLEAR Come early and get the best. GOLDEN ARROW VACUUM FILLING PEN Price from $2.00 upwards. jXStBK v Transparent <-3 $3.50 upwards, L OBTAINABLE AT LLADINU Utuji's» UX rLNANG181 words
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1457 1936-06-24 5 SCIENTIST’S SCATHING INDICTMENT OF PRESENT-DAY CONDITIONS American civilisation is grimly indicted in a book just published by one of the Republic’s most distinguished scientists, Dr. Alexis Carrel, of the research staff of Rockefeller Institute, and Nobel Prize winner in 1912. The book is entitled, “Man, The1,457 words
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Article161 1936-06-24 5 £6.500 Award Halved By Agreement The appeal of Jack Eggar Ltd., theatrical producers, against an award to Miss• Ina Scarlett, a dancer, of £6,500 damages was settled in the Appeal Court, London,] last week on the basis of payment to Miss Scarlett of £3,250. Miss Ina Scarlett, who161 words
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Article73 1936-06-24 5 Boon To Tourists Paris, June 16. It is officially stated tonight that foreign tourists arriving in France in groups will not need individual passport? so long as they do not require visas. This means that British visitors on conducted tours will no longer require special passports. All73 words
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Article59 1936-06-24 5 Munitions Tragedy Tallinn (Estonia), June 16. Forty people are feared to have been killed when a bomb exploded in a munitions factory near here today. Thirty persons were injured. Nine officers are among the dead. Nine bodies have been recovered. Rescue work is being continued.59 words
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Article583 1936-06-24 5 Incident In Singapore Related DECREE FOR CENTAUR ENGINEER In the Supreme Court, Perth, Western Australia, before Mr. Justice Dwyer, Charles Norman Marie sought dissolution of his marriage with Isabelle Raphael Marie on the ground of adultery. Dudley Tudor, of Singapore, was cited as co-respondent. Petitioner, who583 words
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197 1936-06-24 5 WHITEHALL has discovered that women in /The higher classes of the Civil Service prefer their jobs to marriage. It. is revealed that in the adminii strative class—t|he highest—for which women became eligible in 1925 —not one woman has yet decided to sacrifice her career197 words
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Article39 1936-06-24 5 San Francisco, June 16. Dr. M. E. Runwell, of Palo Alto, California, found a stork in his garage. Next morning his son-in-law in Los Angeles telephoned to say that his wife had given birth to a son.39 words
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Advertisement71 1936-06-24 5 .Jor Every Cup Throughout the World the best judges of quality and good value insist on having Lipton’s Tea. They appreciate the fine flavour and perfect freshness which distinguish this famous tea from all others, imfc tea On «ale evtrywlitrt In the famous yellow tin. < UPTON LTD. T— Planters71 words
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Miscellaneous447 1936-06-24 6 SEE ALL THESE GREAg VKAYERS IN CAST OF nightly jK 15 6-30 TONIGHT 9-30 PACKED HOUSES LAST v evt Toil© 1° /0 night welcomed the w positively last two shows. mcrtch e<Jie the e TRIUMPHANT RETURN OFMM||R|a 8b k *m.»A* to United Photoplay Service. Ltd.'s ody ol otTUUdia*® 1 g447 words
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Article349 1936-06-24 7 SOCIETY'S IMPORTANT FINDS Important discoveries have been made during the excavations carried out by the Malacca Historical Society, and it is expected that further ones will soon reward lhe industrious searchers. The report of the Society for 1935 reviews the work Thus far done and states that349 words
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Article107 1936-06-24 7 Tragedy In Ipoh Quarry Two Chinese belonging to a squad of coolies engaged in stone quarrying in Ipoh were killed as the result of being hurled down the face of the cliff. Having completed preparation for blasting a portion of the cliff the coolies, setting the107 words
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Article112 1936-06-24 7 Separation Order For A Wife A woman was granted at Uxbridge lart week a separation order and 10s a week maintenance allowance against her) husband, to whom she had been married] 44 years. At the magistrates’ request the names of the parties were not disclosed The ere112 words
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Article92 1936-06-24 7 "Dual Nationality" Windhoek, S.W. Africa, June 16The German Consul here has written to Dr. D.G. Conradie, the Administrator. •or South-West Africa, stating that he is Il continuing the registration for miliary service in the German Army of those ople who have “dual nationality. Dr. Conradie92 words
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Article571 1936-06-24 7 Hundreds Besiege Hospital DOCTORS KEPT BUSY IT UNDREDS of people besieged a London hospital a week ago following an announcement that a doctor, after five years' patient research, had discovered a cure for hay fever. Inside St. George’s Hospital three specialists worked busily, completely571 words
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Article184 1936-06-24 7 High Speeds Reached Rome. A service of high-speed streamlined electric trains will run on the Nap.ecI Rome-Bologna line in the autumn. Italy has been observing recent developments in this field abroad, and a number of streamlined trains have been under construction here for rome time oast.184 words
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Article247 1936-06-24 7 M r Geoffrev Lloyd's Praise Of Progress Mr. Geoffrey L’oyd. M.P., Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Home Office, acI companied by Wing-Cmdr. E.J. Hodsoll, Assistant Under-Secretary of State in I charge of the Air Raid Precautions Department of the Home Office, visited the Civilian Anti-Gas School at Eartwood Park, Falfield, Gloucestershire,247 words
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Article307 1936-06-24 7 SEVENTH MEMBER OF I "SEX VIRI" Cambridge The “Sex Viri,” the Cambridge court cf justice within the University, which has powers so wide that it can punish the head of a college, dismiss a professor and take away degrees and distinctions, has now become a court of307 words
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Article98 1936-06-24 7 Association Formed At a meeting held at 92. Robinson Road, it wcid UwiUecl to form an Ajsscciation of Plumbers. Mr. A. C. Tidbury, who presided, said that the main object of the Association was to facilitate business relations between Singapore plumbers and those appointed by Government to98 words
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Article58 1936-06-24 7 Kuala Lumpur. June 21. Some bullock-cart drivers in ITtUt, "Sear i Kuela Lumpur, are pushing their own cart.?. Foot and mouth disease has caused havoc among cattle in the district. Many of the bullocks used on haulage work have been affected, and drivers with contracts58 words
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Article70 1936-06-24 7 The young wife of a Hokkien usher at the Capitol Theatre was the victim of two armed rubbers last week-end. Alone mTTie house in Geylang Road, she was’preparing to go to sleep when two Cantonese suddenly walked into the room. One threatened her into silence with70 words
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Article106 1936-06-24 7 Nazi Threat To Bavarian Communists Munich, June 15. Speaking at a Nazi meeting at Ebersberg, near Munich, yesterday, Herr Adolf Wagner, Bavarian Minister of the Interior, issued a warn ng to all enemies of the Nazi State. After having stated that the Munich Political Police had106 words
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Advertisement296 1936-06-24 7 f B TING! NG Br<OWN\ ancsmithupto\ Askec AM LUNCH- PCT UJCxJONE FLSf C kYJU KNOW, IS THAT HA E //A < "X THEY’RE WALL’sVi E S V V THESE YOLikir WHAT SAUSAGES I WONT L la delicious sausagesa have any other BACHES WILL CT Mrs. JONES, THIS IS )\MAKE WALL’S296 words
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Article579 1936-06-24 8 AN issue that has of recent years come to the front in international politics—a n d one which is fhe cause of considerable anxiety—is the future of territories which, at the conclusion of the Great War, were seceded from certain nations and administered by others under579 words
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Article235 1936-06-24 8 —Reuter. h Democrat s -cn< Lighting Speech pfl I !i. tu v. Phitebelphia, June 23. ‘•‘StrippM 'of all camouflage, the issue is i this: Shall we continue the New Deal w*hich' rescued the country from disaster anu despair, dr shall the Government be turhed back to—Reuter. - 235 words
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Article42 1936-06-24 8 The Superintendent if Mails. Penang, states that the express train from Singapore has "been dclaved for three and a half hours. The mail from Singapore, which *s due in T*JnAng tonight, will not arrive im ti 1 tombrrow.42 words
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Article682 1936-06-24 8 Soap For The Million —Vandalism In Beach Street —Houses of Another Day —A Solution To The Traffic Problem A great many people of Penang I spent the day away from I business pursuits yesterday. Beach Street was as quiet as the grave. A short distance away, Weld682 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Article313 1936-06-24 8 To the Editor Dear Sir, —Even a sailor in an insignificant cargo boat knows that Charlie Chaplin is a great man first before he is a comedian. “Modern Times’’ is the proof of his greatness, humanity, and philosophy. The v.fholc film speaks volumes of the' utter313 words
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Advertisement237 1936-06-24 8 f I A’ 1 7/ S 9 JJS®/ X XBBSBSSSa Il «#M I. 1 SSSSSSS wmtWtj W i I s== I "dF r >’■/ KjjwRwHMMKj mtirMlhwm ASK FOR HI BOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG LPOEL f F lit ltny CtIBTIIB VWF ’“E237 words
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Advertisement44 1936-06-24 8 'y y f ,aj J m Buying Homs 41 ALWAYS SPECIFY jF s .4 Well-known throughout THE WHOLE WORLD. :o: .<■ s A I OBTAINABLE FROM All the Leading Dealers. :?•.’•> r BOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG di j>i Singapore, Ipoh, Jt Kuala Lumpur.44 words
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271 1936-06-24 9 STATEMENT ON FOREIGN POLICY Faria, June 23. The continuation of sanctions cotild not be more than a symbolic gesture without real effectiveness.” declared M. Delbcs in the Chamber: The rat ing of sanctions would be by other problems the solution of which needed negotiations which271 words
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623 1936-06-24 9 SUCCESSFUL PENANG PUPILS In the recent music examinations conducted by Mr. Albert Mallinson, F.T.C.L. of che Trinity College of Music, London, Miss Ruth Vanniasingnam passed the Practical Division of Associate of the Trinity College of Music, London. She is a pupil of Mrs. E. James,623 words
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Article117 1936-06-24 9 tit .'.fl'lli. lIN MONDAY TODAY London—(Spot) No market £184.15.0 London— (3 months) 1 No market £181.5.0 Singapore §90.25 $91.37% Business Done Penang $90.37% Business Done 25 tons COPRA. (S undried) $5.10 $5.15 BLACK PEPPER $9.00 $9-00 RUBBER London Closed New York 15%c(G) loijc(G) < Singapore—Spot 25%c 26%c Juiy/Sept,117 words
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767 1936-06-24 9 3ig Crowds At Trooping The Colour Ceremony London, June 23. I The King celebrates his forty-second biithdaj, today and throughout the country ana the Empire, flags are flowing at tiie .austheaos m ine octhe ai; was «jppressive the Wccv-vr u-renumy vi i.re c.u.our which767 words
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Advertisement197 1936-06-24 9 HER HANDS WERE (ALL OUT OF SHAPE In Grip of Rheumatism for 15 Years No matter how long you have suffered wi‘h rheumatism, there is always hare for vcu if you persevere with Kruschen. as’the following letter proves:— For about 2 years I hardly went wjt it ■was such a197 words
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Advertisement126 1936-06-24 9 Sepak Raga Champions The Minstrel’s Sports Club, the cJhampions 01 the “Sepak Raga” competition which was held in the Grand Amusement Park grounds, Alor Star, during the Kedah Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition. “E. O." Hotel PENANG. Tonight Tomorrow DINNER DANCE Saturday, 27th June Extension to 1 a.m. wco: vr siting126 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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1254 1936-06-24 10 LONDON LEADER'S ADVICE SHOULD BOLIVIA TRANSFER PART-QUOTA TO SIAM? (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 15. *‘ln my opinion, we slhould be wise to take all unofficial rumours, reports and statements, during the next few weeks or months, with a big grain of 4salt.” These1,254 words
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Article1377 1936-06-24 10 MORE ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK The fortieth annual general meeting of Linggi Plantations, Ltd., was held in London on June 9. Mr. Charles Emerson (the chairman), in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said: We made a profit for the, year of £27,464, which is slightly lees than1,377 words
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Article494 1936-06-24 10 SUPPLIES FOR WIRELESS AND TELEVISION I I After searching for years for an Empire source of quartz of .a suitable quality and I size to meet the growing demands of in- j 1 dustry for apparatus required in wireless j telegraphy, television, depth sounding at I494 words
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Advertisement291 1936-06-24 10 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) I Established in Amsterdam 1R24. I HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM 1 WITH BRICHES £N [ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA. Branches throughout the Dutch BJaM jndies and to the Straits Settlements, India Lxunn. Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERSS291 words
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Advertisement567 1936-06-24 10 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong.) rhe Liability of members is limned to the exieu'. mid m manner prescribed ty Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Head Office HONG KONG. Authorised Capital SSO,OOO,(MK' Issued and Fudy paid up s2U,uuu,uct. Reserve Funds Sterling 6,500,(MX Silver567 words
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Article363 1936-06-24 11 London, June 23. The London Stock Exchange opened firm with War Loan at and Kaffirs in demand. Later there was some reaction in all departments, but the close was steady. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 <■363 words
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Article123 1936-06-24 11 London, June 23. RUBBER: Steady. Spot 7 t 7 ff buyers, 7% sellers. August 7% buyers, </5 sellers. Oct. Dec. 7 A buyers, 7H sellers. Jan. March 7% buyers, 7% sellers. New York 15.97 cts. United Kingdom Stocks, London 57,048 tons Liverpool 67,213 tons COPRA Straits S.D.123 words
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Article116 1936-06-24 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 76 76 5(64 New York 5.01 Aj 5.01 ff Montreal 5.0274 5.02% Brussels 29.65 29.68 Geneva 15.41 15.42 Amsterdam 7.40% 7.41% Milan 63% 63 Berlin 12.44% 12.46 Prague 121% t 121 Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26%116 words
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Article229 1936-06-24 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today Buyers Sellers MINING Ampat 4|6 s(oc Ayer Weng 1-37% 1.45 ex Batu Selangor 67% 72% Hitam 40 45c Hong Fatt 78 82% Jelapang 14|6 15|0 Jelebu 77 82% Katu Tin 17|9 18(6229 words
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Article186 1936-06-24 11 Buyers Sellers RUBBER: Allenbys 1-50 1.57% Ayer Panas 1.40 1.45 Bassetts 55 57 B. Lin tangs 112% 115 Mmtakabs 37% 40 N'.w Scudais 1.32% 1.37% St ngei Tukangs 1.00 1.05 Tapahs 177% 1.85 Ulu Benuts 42% 45 TINS Ayer Wengs 1.40 1.45 c Chenderiangs 13 3 13;9 Hitams186 words
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Article148 1936-06-24 11 Buyers Seller» TIN Ayer Weng 1.40 1.45 Batu Selangor 6756 70 Hitam 40 45 Hong Fatt 77% 82*6 Jelebu ll x /z 82% Klang River 1.75 1.85 Kuchai 70 75 Lukut 95 1.00 North Taiping 52% 55 Rahman Hyd. 92% 95 Rantau Ordy. 62% 65c Rantau Pref.148 words
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Article264 1936-06-24 11 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Monday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS: Ampats 4|3 4]9 4(6 s|oc Ayer Wengs 1.37% 1.42% 1.37% 1.42%ex B. Selangors 66 68% 67 70 Hong Fatts 77 80 78 81 Jelepangs 14|4% 15|0 14 4% 15;0264 words
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Article183 1936-06-24 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING A. Wengs 1.37% 1.45 Batu Selangors 67% 70c Jelebus 77 81 Johans 23 27 K. Lan juts 16|4% 17(0 North Taipings 51 54 Pungahs 18J9 19j3 R. T. Fields 6|10% 7|1% Raubs 5.70 5.80 Renong Cons. 20(0 21|0 S. Kintas 4.75 4.90183 words
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Article201 1936-06-24 11 Iceland And Grimsby Trawlermen Grimsby fishermen interpret a Note addressed to Great Britain to mean that in future Icelandic fishery patrol boats will fire live shells insteafi of blank when caking upon suspect trawlers io stop. It is understood at Grimsby that the Note addressed by201 words
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Article148 1936-06-24 11 Lady Caroline Paget Oxford, June 16. It was disclosed today that Lady Caroline Paget, eldest daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey, has kept he.' identity secret durirg nearly a year of stage work in Oxford. Lady Caroline, who is 22, has been a148 words
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Article61 1936-06-24 11 Capacity Attendance June 16. Several thousand people who arrived at the Aidershot Tattoo without tickets last night were unable to gain admittance. Every seat was sold on Friday, and there was e. capacity audience of 77,000. Sixty-two special trains and 9,000 motor coaches and cars transported61 words
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Advertisement22 1936-06-24 11 'PHONE 543. PENANG. Dinner Dance THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. Saturday—Extension of Licence to 1 a_m. :o: MUSIC by JIMMY ANGEL'S SWING RHYTHM ORCHESTRA.22 words
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Miscellaneous132 1936-06-24 11 Wednesday, 24th June, 7936. Wembl ey Cabaret THE BRIGHTEST, PEPPIEST, HAPPIEST SPOT IN PENANG. DANCING 8.30 P. M. —MIDNIGHT COME EARLY DANCE AT CHEAPER RATES. IT MEANS A CONSIDERABLE SAVING From 8.30 p.m.—9.30 p.m. 5 DANCES for $l. After 9. 30 p.m. 7 COUPONS for $2. ADMISSION 50 CENTS ONLY.132 words
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Article653 1936-06-24 12 When you listen to an S 0 S broadcast by the 8.8. C., do you ever wonder what will be the result, or puzzle cut how many of these calls over the air ever reach their objective? Last year the number broadcast was 1,003.653 words
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380 1936-06-24 12 The following is a list of vessels arriving ujd sailing from Penang during the wees IN PORTS S.s. “MATA HARI’ from Singapore via ports. S.S. “MEERKERK” from Far East via Singapore. Sails same day for Aden, Port Said, Jaffa, Marseilles, Rotterdam and Hamburg. Paneh Baboc-Bahra and380 words
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Miscellaneous675 1936-06-24 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY transmission 2 OSJ 21.53 Mcjs. (13.93 metres). GSG 17.79 Mc|s. (1G.86 metres) 6.20 p.m. —Big Ben. Quentin Maclean. *t the Organ of the Trocadero Cinema, JOephant and Castle, London. She Came .from Alsace Lorraine (Carr). Suite, Sumner Days (Coates). 6.3s—The 8.8. C.675 words
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Miscellaneous524 1936-06-24 12 Serenade (Drigo). 11.15—The news and “Sweetheart’’. 3) Nona, Nona Kronchong. announcements. Greenwich Time Signal at 4) Treasure Island. 5) Mookie Mookie Oh. 11.20 p.m. 11.35 —Sidney Chasid and his 6) Red Sails in the Sunset. 7) Till we Meet Dance Orchestra. 12.20 a.m.—Closedown. Again. 8.00 —Malay Music. 8.55 —Pinang •Electrical524 words
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Miscellaneous648 1936-06-24 12 BERLIN DJA 9.57 Mc|s. (31.38 m). DJB 15.20 Mc|s. (19.74 m DJN 9.1 Mc|s (31.45 m). TODAY 4.15 p.m.—Call DJQ, DJA, DJB. German folk song. 4.29—Famous artists: Cello recital by Richard Klemm; a.o. Sonata in A major by Boccherini. 4.50 News and economic review in English. 5.50 Robert Schumann: Abegg648 words
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Miscellaneous672 1936-06-24 12 M. Joseph Tzipine, ’cellist and M. Hu- 9DO DANE 1 beau, pianist. 10.15—Rates of exchange. «ICS* KOAfIE 10.20 p.m.—End of broadcast. Wavelength: 11.81 Mrs (25.4 m.) I 25.23 m.—11.880 KC 10.35 p.m.—News in Arabic. 10.50-- TODAY News in French, market prices. 11.20 p.m.—Concert. Relay. qon r-, J I 9-20 p.m.—News-in672 words
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135 1936-06-24 13 Pilot Uninjured: No Damage To Ship London, June 23. An unusual accident occurred in the Coles Roads yesterday when one of several Royal Air Force seaplanes returning from bombing exercises crashed on to the forecastle of the French liner, Normandie. In coming down it fouled135 words
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Article133 1936-06-24 13 Rescue achievements in shark and crocodile infested waters have been recognised by the award of bronze medals by the Royal Humane Society. George Johnson Butterworth, aged 20, of the Cardiff steamer Great City, one of the recipients, saved David Davies, aged 19, a shipmate,133 words
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Article192 1936-06-24 13 What Treaty e Provides 2 Surprise has been caused in naval circles 2 by the report that Germany is speculating whether, if she became a colonial Power, she could justifiably demand a larger navy 'in proportion to British strength. It is pointed out that the Angio-German192 words
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Article135 1936-06-24 13 No Changes Yet No modification has been so far in the special measures which were taken last September for the defence of Britain’s naval bases in the Mediterranean. An account of the new organisation created for this purpose, and officially designated “President IV. (Base Defences, Mediterranean),” was given135 words
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Advertisement693 1936-06-24 13 LIMB VeoMta. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT LMn Dub (in conjunction with Glen Shire Ltoa) Penes* London C. DEUCALION. Mars, L’don, R’dam H’burg G’gow June 26 July 23 RADNORSHIRE L’don. R’dam, Hamburg, Middlesboro and Antwerp. July 4 Aug. 5 A. PATROCLUS. Mars. L’don, R’dam Glasgow July 10 Aug. 6. MIDITERRANEAN AND693 words
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Advertisement241 1936-06-24 13 TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. From Arrive Arrive Penang Marseilles New York July 2 PRES. POLK Jul Y 29 Au S- 11 July 16 PRES. ADAMS Aug. 12 Aug. 25 July 30 PRES. HARRISON Aug. 26 Sept. 8 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo! en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled241 words
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Advertisement356 1936-06-24 13 fZIvl 1 i L and BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hia Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service» Out>w*i4s from London for China and Ad**, INwi Japan. MaiwOe» and Uadw, S/S "SOUDAN’» June 27 1 S/S "NALDERA” July 2 S /g »ra WAT.PTNDT’356 words
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Advertisement245 1936-06-24 13 GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT* FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR UNB TO EUROPE via SUEZ REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY MAfl. SERVICE Singapore and Penang to London vta 1 CoJcmbo. Aden, Suez, Port flaMl Marseilles and Gibraltar. (Steamers omit Naples until further notice)* Next snillntrs s.s. “KASHIMA MARU” June 26 m.v. “YASUKUNI MARU” July 9 s.s.245 words
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Article, Illustration250 1936-06-24 14 —Reuter. LEADING AT HOYLAKE Percy Aliass A Close Second FIGHT FOR BRITISH OPEN GOLF TITLE London. June 23. Although showing signs of ravages of yesterday’s tempest the Open Golf Championship was begun at the Hoylake and Wallasey courses today. Yesterday’s postponement—Reuter. - 250 words
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Article138 1936-06-24 14 The following are the ties arranged to be played today and tomorrow:— TODAY Court 1. Men's Singles:- Macintosh -15.2 vs Schofaerts -15. Court 2 Hall Cup:—Mrs. Blythe vs Mrs. Purcell. Court 4. Men’s Singles:—Hogan Jr. —3 vs Mackenzie 1 TOMORROW Court 1. Family Pairs:—Mr. Mrs. Nixon138 words
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Article62 1936-06-24 14 TODAY Ladies Singles Handicap: 3 Miss A Lopez vs -3 Mrs. C. Scully. Men’s Singles Handicap:—Scr. M B. Pestana vs Scr. R.W. Woodford. TOMORROW Mixed Doubles Handicap: 30 Mrs. C. Scully E.c. Vai berg vs -|5 Miss I de Cruz R V. de Cruz. 3 Mrs. Perera62 words
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Article240 1936-06-24 14 —Reuter. Kho And Lum In Doubles Second Round MRS. FABYAN BEATEN IN WOMEN’S SINGLES London. June 20. The following were the results of the tennis matches played at Wimbledon today.*— MEN’S DOUBLES—FIRST ROUND Kho Sin kie and Gordon Lum beat Godsell and Purcell 6—3, 6 —4, 6 —o.—Reuter. - 240 words
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Article50 1936-06-24 14 Erie Phelps Beaten By H. A. Barry In the English professional sculling championship on Monday'on the Putney to Mortlake course the challenger, H. A. Barry, beat Eric Phelps, the holder, by about a quarter of a mfle in 24 mins. 50 secs, says a British Radio message.50 words
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Article45 1936-06-24 14 British Radio. Mr. Maurice Peterson Appointed London, June 22. The King has approved the appointment of Mr. Maurice Peterson, Counsellor in the Foreign Office to be Minister at Sofia in succession to Mr. Charles Bentinck who has been appointed Minister at Prague.—British Radio. - 45 words
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Article230 1936-06-24 14 A.C.S.U. And Mayfield Draw The School Union managed to draw with the Mayfield Badminton Party in their friendly match which was concluded yestesSJay on the A.C.S.U. court, Penang, winning three of the four singles. The Mayfields had won three doubles and one singles while the A.C.S.U. had two230 words
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212 1936-06-24 14 A friendly game of badminton was played yesterday between the ‘X” Badminton Party and the Technical Juniors Badminton Party on the former's court at Mac Alister Road, Penang. Eight matches were played, four singles and four doubles of which the “X” Party won five end212 words
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Article160 1936-06-24 14 In a return match consisting of nine games played yesterday in Penang, the Gymnastic Badminton Party defeated the Sunrise B.P. by five games to four. The following were the results (Gymnasts mentioned first: Singles:—V. D’Souza lost to A. Rodricks >15 —8, 6—15, 11 —>16; L. Boudville160 words
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Article570 1936-06-24 14 Drawn Match With Ceylonese Assc. EU CHEOW TEIK 102 NOT OUT The one-day cricket fixture between the Chinese Recreation Club and the Ceylon Association was pleyed yesterday on the Victoria Green, Penang, and resulted in a draw. The features of the game were the fine570 words
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Article48 1936-06-24 14 —Reuter. Durfog Matches With Australia London, June 23. The M.C.C. has written to the Australian Board of Control accepting the eight-ball over for all matches of the Australian tour. It has been agreed that the experimental l.b.w. rule will be employed throughout the tour.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article, Illustration255 1936-06-24 14 —Reuter. Indians And Surrey Draw HOME HOLIDAY CRICKET RESULTS London, June 23. The match between the Indians end Surrey at the Oval was drawn. The Indians scored 226 and declared at 421 for 5 wickets, Mushtaq Ali contributing 141, Hindlekar 80 and Jai 85. Surrey—Reuter. - 255 words
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Article376 1936-06-24 14 SPORTS CLUB DEFEATS RECREATIONISTS Playing slightly better as a team, the Penang Sports Club defeated the Penang Recreation Club in a friendly game 01. soccer on the Esplanade yesterday evening by two clear goals. Play was fast and interesting. The Recreationists were dogged with bad luck376 words
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Advertisement23 1936-06-24 14 KGood taste makes you choose II EAPERRINS SAUCE II Original Worcestershire |f > who had a Sole Agents .—N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING CO.23 words
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Article, Illustration363 1936-06-24 15 BELGIAN BANTAM BEATEN~ JOHNNV raNG J champion, needed only three rounds P Se f of elgium, at Rotherham yesterday. Looking in the pink of condition, the champion held a waiting brief for the opening round, but he appeared to have got the measure of363 words
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Article524 1936-06-24 15 VETERAN NORRIS WINS EASILY London, June 14. WITH wide-open eyes fixed relentlessly on the diminishing ribbon that is the Western-avenue, Bert Norris, the 37-year-old British champion, pounded his way from Windsor Castle to White City Stadium to a record-breaking-second successive victory in the twenty-second annual marathon524 words
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586 1936-06-24 15 London, June 16. A Grimsby stonemason, F. L. Frith, won the Junior Tourist Trophy motor-cycle race in the Isle of Man, yesterday, on a Norton, with an average speed of 80.14 m.p.h., a record for the race. This was Frith's first586 words
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Article223 1936-06-24 15 South Africa has chosen the athletic section of her Olympic team as follows: E. Grimbelk, M. W. Theunissen, and Dannaher (sprints); H. A. Gibson and Coleman (marathon); D. V. Shore (quar-ter-mile); T. Lavery (hurdles); A. S. Du Plessis (pole vault); E. T. Thacker (high jump); Miss223 words
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Article, Illustration602 1936-06-24 15 SURREY CRICKET MEMBERSHIP MOUNTING ENTRANCE FEE SUSPENDED NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING ARDUOUS 1 ITH county cricket treasurers surveying their depleted resources and getting no encouragement from the weather forecasts, do not be surprised if some clubs follow Surrey’s example. Surrey may want bowlers but they ere well602 words
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Advertisement330 1936-06-24 15 PENANG HILL RAILWAY I I Delightful days will be yours if you visit Fenang Hill. Excursion tickets are cheap. TIME TABLE UP TRAINS. Mondays to Saturdays: 6-30 to 8.00 a.m. every 30 mlimiM 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. every 15 a,m to 4 00 P m every 30 nn Pm330 words
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Article, Illustration175 1936-06-24 16 IN UNSPOILED DORSET Link with the Normans Corfe Castle, which overlooks a pretty and peaceful village, is one of the most picturesque and interesting ruins in this part of the country. It occupies the site of the hunting lodge where Queen Elfrida poisoned Edward the175 words