Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 July 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-07-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 165. Vol. XCIV. SATURDAY, JULY 18. 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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30 1936-07-18 1 —Reuter. x LI A Aj< I 7 zsb A Hollywood message states that Janet Gaynor, the film star, is shortly making another trip to London.■.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article344 1936-07-18 1 Another Lottery Trial As the result of a raid conducted by Detective Inspector Jackson yesterday on the premises of a Chinese Society in Penang called the Chit Sian Seah, four of its members, Khoo Kee Thye, Lee Seng Hin, Ong Peng Chiang and Tan Boon344 words
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Article59 1936-07-18 1 London, July 18. The King received in audience at Buckingham Palace yesterday Engineer ViceAdmiral Sir Harold Brown on his appointment as additional Member of the Army ’ouncil to be responsible for co-ordinating «nd expediting the production of munitions J or the Army and those munitions59 words
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Article92 1936-07-18 1 .—Reuter. Startling Development In South China Shanghai. July 18. From Canton it is reliably learnt that General Chen Chi Tang has decided to resign. Lin Yin Kai. Governor of Kwangtung. and other officials, have fled secretly to Hong Kong. PLANES AT KAI TACK Hong Kong,.—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article114 1936-07-18 1 —Reuter. Ossining, New York. July 17. The so-called “Borgia Killer.” Mrs. Mary Creighton, who murdered the wife of her ex-lover with rat poison, was wheeled in a bath-chair to the death chamber in Sing Sing where she was electrocuted. The murderess was so paralysed with fear—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article15 1936-07-18 1 CRICKET: LUNCH 70 for one. Noon not out 29. Thompson not out 8.15 words
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Article83 1936-07-18 1 —Reuter. In an exclusive interview just obtained from General K. Y. Wong, Commander of the Canton Air Force, who arrived here) with planes, the General states the entire Canton Air Force departed for Shiukwan early this morning where it is awaiting instructions from Nanking. Wong reiterated—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article120 1936-07-18 1 U. P. A. M. LUNCHEON (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 18. Presiding at a luncheon of the United Planting Association of Malaya yesterday, Mr. Leggatt said the claim for reasonable salaries was based on a solid foundation of services rendered. The society was in a120 words
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Article60 1936-07-18 1 Reuter. London, July 18. A grave situation in Spain is indicated today by the fact that all telephonic communication with Spain is cut oft owing to “serious political reasons.” A later message from Paris states; Cryptic messages have been received from Spain. They say, “There haveReuter. - 60 words
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Article28 1936-07-18 1 .—Reuter. Most ships of the Mediterranean Fleet leave for Malta today. Only the Repulse, the Valiant, the Glorious, and the third destroyer Flotilla remain here.—Reuter. - 28 words
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225 1936-07-18 1 Relief At King’s Escape London, July 17. Al the London theatres last night, audiences and companies, joined in singing the national anthem, and people in the cinemas spontaneously broke into “God Save the King” when the pictures were shown of His Majesty in thatReuter and Britfch Radio. - 225 words
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Article43 1936-07-18 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, July 18. The Criminal Court fined two nearly £3,000 each for opium smuggling. i In addition the Court sentenced each to two years’ imprisonment. Failing payment of the fines each wJi serve another year.43 words
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Article505 1936-07-18 1 KEMN(NGTON - Cricket (By KEMN(NGTON) In perfect cricketing weather, the match for the De Silva Cup was begun on the' Padang. Penang, today. T. S. Anthony captain of the European XI, won the test and, with the wicket In excellent condition. did not hesitate to bat nr»t. Anthony505 words
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Advertisement8 1936-07-18 1 NEW ERA IN FAR EAST —See Page 9.8 words
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Advertisement122 1936-07-18 1 FULL PROGRAMME FOR IPOH —See Page 14. QIIMIYAV Tomorrow’s Sunday Gazette will include among its features an illustrated London Letter, JUIWA I Women’s Page, C hess and Bridge Notes, book reviews, c rossword puzzle, badminton page, GAZETTF Penang handicaps, full reports of today’s sport, home cricket scores, week-end radio pro-'122 words
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Miscellaneous24 1936-07-18 1 x LI A Aj< I 7 zsb A Hollywood message states that Janet Gaynor, the film star, is shortly making another trip to London.24 words
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818 1936-07-18 2 Outside A Hut While Big Shell Was Filled Party Waited Five Minutes —and Went Back to Their Deaths London, July 10. Jf was revealed at the inquest at Greenwich today on the five men killed in the explosion at Woolwich818 words
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Article, Illustration419 1936-07-18 2 Home Secretary’s Denials "NO FAVOURS SHOWN" London. July 10. Sir John Simon, the Home Secretary, replied. in the House of Commons this afternoon. to accusations by Socialist members that the Metropolitan police favoured the Fascists. The Home Secretary c aid: “I am quite certain, whatever room there419 words
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Article84 1936-07-18 2 Paris. A woman who ig alleged to have tricked more than 200 “fiances” was today caught by a police inspector, who put a fake advertisement in a daily newspaper for a wife. Georgette Beuveret answered matrimo. ial advertisements, fixed the wedding, end then took the fiance84 words
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Article131 1936-07-18 2 Another Tamil Arrested Kuala Lumpur, July 16. Most of the $26.000 worth of diamonds which were stolen from the house in Penang Road, Kuala Lumpur, has been recovered by the Detective Branch of the Selangor Police. A further arrest wss mad? when Detective Inspector Targ Kwan Kun went131 words
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164 1936-07-18 2 Action Against Briton New’ York. The Governor of New Jersey, Mr. Hare*} Hoffman, who tried to obtain a reprieve fbr Hauptmann, the Lindbergh baby kidnapper, has filed a suit for £20,000 damages against the British-born wireless commentator, Mr. Boake Carter, fur alleged slander. Among164 words
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Article88 1936-07-18 2 The five victims of the explosion were: Conun .(.Mier P. A. M. Long, aged 45, of Hollybush House, Sevenoaks, Kent, ordnar.ee assistant in the Armament Supply Department of the Admiralty; Francis Charles Levs s, aged 41, scientist, of Commonw.ealthway, Abbey Wood; J. Brign.lL 1 aged 26. laboratory88 words
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Article, Illustration562 1936-07-18 2 Exacting Duties As Provost Of Eton Lcndcn. July 10. Lord Hugh CecT M.P., whose appoint-' men: as successor to th? late Dr. Montague Rhodes James 0.M.. as Provost of Eton was announced on Tuesday night, taiked to me yesterday of his intentions when he562 words
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Advertisement420 1936-07-18 2 STOMACH SUFFERER DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL AS INCURABLE Now Eats Good Meals I'herc is no need for stomach sufferers to despair of relief if they have not tried Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. Almost every day letters arrive from onetime “incurables” who have been put right by Maclean Brand. Read this letter420 words
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Advertisement195 1936-07-18 2 (ina 'xiEH WfcdB.. k alM ki- EVENING PARIS WK I j gives the final A ■> touch of alia re > r' > 1 that creates VEES||Kft iHlisMK-" con fidence in 1 one’s ability to charm. Depth within depth 5 j af mysterious. f y J haunting beauty Buzz QUEENS195 words
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Article199 1936-07-18 3 Beuter. 50 Planes Supplied JOINING S.W. ARMIES Hong Kong, July 17. Many Japanese airmen and staff officers have arrived at Canton, reportl*dly, to join the South-West armies. Fifty warplanes that were landed at "Canton on Wednesday are believed to have been supplied by Japan. The centralBeuter. - 199 words
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Article472 1936-07-18 3 Commissioners Reject President's Motion Malacca, July 15. Before the commencement of business at today’s meeting of the Malacca Municipal Commissioners Mr. Tan Chong Lek referred to the late Municipal Commissioner, Haji Mohamad bin Haji Arshad, and his good work on the Commission for 18472 words
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Article553 1936-07-18 3 Chancellor On Tariffs Mr. Chamberlain, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, was the principal speaker at a demonstration of the Birmingham Unionist Association. He said he did not think there could ever have been an occasion on which it was possible for them to look with greater553 words
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Article117 1936-07-18 3 Women Gamblers Fined Johore Bahru, July 15. Five Chinese women, Tah Ah Nya, Teoh Ah Kee, Yee Hoe, Soo Ai Eng and Chua Ah Kiew, were this morning charged before the third magistrate, Inche Abdul Rauf bin Mohamad Sa’at, with gambling. All of them pleaded guilty, but117 words
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Article27 1936-07-18 3 London, July 17. A new company to cBrry out prospecting and development in Malaya is being formed by London Tin and the Anglo-Oriental Corporation.27 words
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Article169 1936-07-18 3 —Reuter. Woman’s Part In The Arrest London, July 17. The feeling of profound thankfulness at the King’s escape is everywhere apparent. Messages describing intense relief are pouring in from all countries. “God Save the King!” epitomizes the comments of the press of all shades of opinion. It.—Reuter. - 169 words
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Article276 1936-07-18 3 Legal Recognition Of The Duel As a result of the decision of a subcommittee of the Commission for Reform of the German Penal Code, a Law will be passed to “regulate affairs of honour” in the Reich in such a manner that members of officially-recognized bodies276 words
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Article131 1936-07-18 3 Singapore Planes To Keep A Look-Out Members of the Royal Singapore Flying Club have been asked by the Marine Police to keep a look-out as they fly over the harbour for a stolen motor boat, which may have been hidden by the thief in a secluded bay131 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-07-18 3 who played in Cavalcade," will not be able to talF part in the forthcoming broadx cast of the play.21 words
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Article698 1936-07-18 3 Mr. W. Churchill’s Plea Mr. Winston Churchill, Chancellor of Bristol University, addressing students at a conferring of degrees on July 4, pleaded for a revived and reformed League of Nations of such strength as to be capable of confronting any aggressor State with overwhelming force.698 words
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Advertisement206 1936-07-18 3 Only ladies living in Malaya can realise how difficult it is to preserve a clear skin, owing to the damaging climate. Wright’s Coal Tar Soap is the ideal skin tonic for keeping the complexion clear, fresh and velvety. It has wonderful antiseptic qualities and U IIX is distinguished by a206 words
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Article, Illustration1254 1936-07-18 4 PASSENGERS BY AIR Passenger- ariiving at cr leaving •-> n-gapo-e by Imperial and Qar’rs planes were as follow: Anived by the Brisbane Mr. R V. Carter. Mrs. F. M. Fagan irom Brisbane. Left by the Ataianta: Mr N. Raghavan, i-om Penang. Left by the Sydney: Mrs Ramsay1,254 words
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Article238 1936-07-18 4 The Army Committee of :r< French Chamber appioved the bill the nationalisation of aimament r.r. ;S. The chief of the Soviet Air Force is s'siting Czechoslovakia, which has a pact f mutual assistance with .y Emu Storch, a Czecaosii \ak subject. sis condemned to life imprisonment238 words
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Article297 1936-07-18 4 People will have a flutter, the number cf matches in a box, a snail race, or poker dice, but it has been left to the Siamese to get a new excitement in staking on the ’ast number on the number plate of a passing motor car.297 words
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567 1936-07-18 4 Western Methods Of Cure Medicines Adopted Malay mothers are renouncing charms, amulets, and their conserva tfveness and dislike of Western methods of cure and medicines. It is only in the jungles that an expectant mother, following strictly inherent superstitions, hides away from everybody before her567 words
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Article82 1936-07-18 4 i.—Reuter. Assassination Of An Ex-Leader Bucharest, July 16. Shouting. “Traitor, you are to die!” eight stormtroopers of the Fascist Iron Guard riddled bullets into the body of Stelescu, ex-leader of the Iron Guaid after breaking m a hospital where Stelescu was recovering from an operation for appendicitis. Thei.—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article125 1936-07-18 4 Summons Cross-Summons Withdrawn The case in which Lim Hun Cheang was charged with having defamed Cheah Choo Hoay by uttering words that Choo Hoay had defrauded and cheated the Nanyang Cheang Chew Association of a sum between $50,000 and $60,000, knowing or having reason to believe that125 words
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Advertisement170 1936-07-18 4 AUSTIN SEVEN RUBY SALOON adults perfect Jr comfort. TUI AUSTIN SIVfN AUSTIN SEVEN n T 1 MODELS The world s finest light car Ku roof) m 11 1 11 ■—r-«—— Ruby Saloon (Fixed roof) since 1922 seater Open Road Four- ll seater Panelled Van —5 cwt. The Seven, so easy170 words
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1149 1936-07-18 5 Important Change In Unofficial Representation DECLINE IN INCIDENCE OF MALARIA In future, three senior members annually. This important change in lion on the Board, was announced at was made on the change. Steady reduction of malaria cases months of this year was1,149 words
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Article189 1936-07-18 5 Weeding Coolie Gets Three Years Kuala Lumpur, July 16. Sentence of three years’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by the acting Chief Justice Mr. a Beckett Terrell at the last case of the Selangor Assizes today, on a 58-year-old Chinese Loh Chong who was found guilty of voluntarily causing189 words
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Article227 1936-07-18 5 AIRCRAFT GUN NOT FOR SOVIET Col. Bellenger, inventor of a secret sight for an aircraft gun, last week presented an ultimatum to M. Cot, the Air Minister, who is accused by M. Henri de Kerillis, in the "Echo de Pans,” of having promised the Soviet either a227 words
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Article178 1936-07-18 5 Allowances For Dress And Travelling Civil officials in Siam from the rank of sectional chief upwards, and Army officers from the rank of major and lieut-com-mander upwards are entitled to travel first class on train, ship and any typ e vehicle. Officials with a salary of Tcs 1.500178 words
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Article245 1936-07-18 5 FOSTER MOTHER’S DENIALS (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. July 16. A verdict of “death from natural causes was returned by Che Maarof, the second magistrate, at the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of a two-year-old child. Chin Swee Yin, whose body was exhumed245 words
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Article417 1936-07-18 5 Following is a list of new books just received at the Penang Library. Abinger Harvest, by E.M. Forster. Antony (Viscount Knebworth), by The Earl of Lytton. Barren Metal, by Naomi Jacob. Behold. Here’s Poiron. by Georgette Heyer. A Book of Escapes and Hurried Journeys, by417 words
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Article91 1936-07-18 5 FILM SHOWN IN BETTING CASE Chesterfield (Derby) Police Court was darkened last week to allow the police to show a 650-feet long film taken to support a betting prosecution. While the film was running, one of tin defendants is said to have aimed a blow at Chief91 words
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Article, Illustration29 1936-07-18 5 FOUND.—This baby boy. in <he arms of a nurse of St. James' hospital, Balham, was found on the railway line at Clapha n cutting, near Clapham Junction, London.29 words
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Advertisement154 1936-07-18 5 Quick Relief For i Upset Stomach j Stomach disturbances such as digests/<♦ pain, gastritis. wind, heartburn, and feeling of revolt, are invariably the result lof “acid formation” which, as a rule, grti .worse and worse and may ultimately le; tt Ito serious ulcers. By counteracting exce -h (acid and preventing154 words
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Miscellaneous436 1936-07-18 6 z^T OQft LAST DAY TODAY 245 6 :15 930 LAST NIGHT TONIGHT 9-00 6-15 TUNIUnI y-ou MATINEE TODAY AT 2.45 j /?'?W *1 MATINEE TODAY AT 2-15 P.M. 1 Positively Last 3 shows Of Warner Bros. Big I JfljM UG" PIONEER FILM'S MOST OUTSTANDING And u.,1. Stow I /WjMI TAMIL436 words
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Article360 1936-07-18 7 Large Gathering At Chinese Town Hall “WE NEED MEN LIKE HIM TOR CHINA’S SALVATION” sdhwolboys, men of position, and men with no all yesterday at the Chinese Town Hall, Penang, to pay tributeito the memory of the late .Mr... Hu Han Min, v>*io was360 words
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Article45 1936-07-18 7 Nine Hawkers Fined Nine hawkers were produced in the Police Court before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham yesterday, on a charge of having caused obstruction with their “Kandahs at McAlister Road on July 16. All the accused pleaded guilty and were fined $2 each.45 words
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Article49 1936-07-18 7 Accused Cautioned And Discharged Shahal Hamid, a Tamil boy. appeared in the Police Court before Mr. H.A.L. Ltuckham yesterday, charged with having ridden his bicycle at 7.15 p.m. without a light alongl Ayer Itam Road on July 16. The accused was cautioned and discharged.49 words
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Article118 1936-07-18 7 Quah Leong Hut, a Hokkien, was found guilty by Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, the Penang Police Magistrate, yesterday on a charge of that being a bad character, he had been found loitering along Magazine Road on June 27 at 12.15 a.m. Quah Leong Hoe, younger brother of118 words
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Article51 1936-07-18 7 Ee Lim Poh, a Hokkien, appeared before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham, the Penang Police Magistrate, yesterday charged with having possessed non-Government chandu at Trang Road on July 16. The cast* was transferred to the District Court for hearing on July 20, and bail of i.»U was allowed. Mr. Talbot51 words
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399 1936-07-18 7 DETECTIVE'S EVIDENCE OF ARREST AT ESPLANADE Hearing was resumed yesterday in the Penang District Court before Mr. M. C. Hay, into thq case in which three Chinese. Lim Keng Chong, Ng Chin Hin and Kuan Wah Choon are charged with extortion of $1 from Wong399 words
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Article42 1936-07-18 7 Tang Si Seng, a Teochew, was fined $2 by Mr. H.A.L. Luckham, in the Penang Police Court yesterday, on a charge of having disobeyed the traffic signal at the junction of Pitt Street and Chulia Street on Jiffy 16.42 words
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Article336 1936-07-18 7 CHINESE GETS ONE MONTH R. I. Sentence of one month’s rigorous imprisonment was passed on Yeoh Chye Huat, a Chinese lorry conductor, by Mr. H. Watson the Additional Police Magistrate, Penang yesterday, when he appeared on a charge of having assaulted a detective, Lim Ee Chooi, at336 words
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Article132 1936-07-18 7 What Pedestrian's Look Meant To Surgeon Henry Edmond Gaskin Boyle, of Queen Anne-street, W., senior surgeon at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, pleaded not guilty at Clerkenwell Police-court last week to a summons for failing to allow the free passage of a pedestrian crossing. P.c. McQueen said132 words
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Article155 1936-07-18 7 Arm Lost While Playing On Railway Siding Damages of £2,000 against the L.M.S. Railways Co. were awarded at Derby Assizes last week to Betty Ratcliffe, aged five, of Burton-on-Trent, who a year ago lost her left arm. The child, wandering on a siding near her155 words
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Article310 1936-07-18 7 TWO MEN AND TWO WOMEN CHARGED Hearing was resumed yesterday afternoon in the case in which two Hokkiens. Ong Ah Ban and Kuah Too Kiah, a Cantonese woman, Tan Saw Eng, and a Hok-' kien woman, Lim Kue Leong, stand charged with having stolen cash and jewellery310 words
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Article129 1936-07-18 7 The number of deaths due to pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases dropped bacls to ten last week. Deaths in the Municipality of George Town were 58. the rate per thousand per annum being 18.33 only .01 higher than for the same week last year.129 words
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Article104 1936-07-18 7 New "Frontier" With Czechoslovakia Prague. The Minister of the Interior has ordered the confiscation of a poster of the Olympic Games Tn which a running-track from Athens to Berlin is marked on a map of Soutll Eastern and Central Europe. Ou this map the104 words
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96 1936-07-18 7 Madrid, July 9. The Labour Minister (Senor Juan Lluhi) today warend members of the Socialist Building Trades Unions and the Employers’ Association that work must be resumed on all construction jobs tomorrow or else the workers will sacrifice thewage increases granted in the96 words
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Article257 1936-07-18 7 Mr. G. F. Broun And Miss M. J. Upton (Swete) Kuala Lumpur, July 17. There was a large attendance of plante*s at St. Andrew’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday to witness the marriage cf Mr. G. F. Brown of Banda Estate, Klang, younger son of the late Mr. T.257 words
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Advertisement175 1936-07-18 7 MARVELLOUS DISCOVERY FOR WHITENING SKIN MADE “BY CHEMISTi LUCKY ACCIDENT While experimenting in his laboratory, a Paris Chemist was startled at the amazing bleaching and softening effect produced when some “oxygen white accidentally spilled over his hand. Rough skin scales and discolorations melted away, revealing fresh, new, clear skin of175 words
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Article748 1936-07-18 8 YESTERDAY we endeavoured to show something of the deplorable results of the present J Malayan educational policy and to trace some of the defects in actual I teaching. Today we propose to exj amine the problem in its broader asi pects and to suggest that some748 words
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Article219 1936-07-18 8 FRANCIS LIGHT MEMORIAL To The Editor. Pinang Gazette. Sir —May I as an interested resident of the Settlement suggest, that one of the best sides in Penang for a memorial to Francis Light, is the grass plot in the middle of the road, near the entrance to219 words
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Article543 1936-07-18 8 Kedah Grain Pours In A Golden Stream Through Penang—An Anomaly In Prices IN picturesque language, we may say that golden grain flows from j Kedah and Siam to feed hungry mouths in Penang and Perak. Twakows and tongkangs steal from rivers and creeks along the Kedah littoral,'543 words
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Article577 1936-07-18 8 ST. GEORGE THE MARTT’R CHURCH OF ENGLAND 6th Sunday after Trinity. 8.00 a.m. Matins and Litany. Psalms 31 32. Hymn 166. 8.30 a.m. Communion. 9.30 a.m. Hoiy Communion (Tamil). 6.00 p. tn. Evensong. Pfntan 36—as set. Magnificat—Chant 48. Nunc Dimittis- —Chant 61. Hymns 242, 280, 298 and 12.577 words
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Advertisement269 1936-07-18 8 B yr Superior OLD BROWN SHERRY CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO7~ LTD~ (Incorporated under the Companies’ Ordinances of Hongkong.) (Incorporated in Shanghai.) Singapore PENANG Kuala Lumpur don’t fight the weather A comfortable night’s rest in cool de-humidificd air is assured if you have a Carrier Roon I’ Weathermaker in your bedroom, and269 words
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Advertisement29 1936-07-18 8 When Buying Hams ALWAYS SPECIFY Well-known throughout THE WHOLE WORLD. :o: OBTAINABLE FROM All the Leading Dealers. SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, St Kuala Lumpur.29 words
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356 1936-07-18 9 —Reuter. Sir Knatchbull-Hugessen to Hurry to China GOVERNMENT’S DECISION London, July 17. Sir Knatchbull-Hugessen, the new Am-ba-ieador to China, does not return to his former post in Persia while en route to China as originally planned as the Government has decided he is—Reuter. - 356 words
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Article541 1936-07-18 9 Malaya Cup Soccer At Kuala Lumpur VISITORS SURPRISE BY DRAWING FIRST BLOOD (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 17. After making a promising start Kedah went down to Selangor to the tune of nine goals to one in the Malaya Cup soccer competition played here541 words
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Article66 1936-07-18 9 .—Reuter. Second Test At Monchester The England team for the Second Test Match at Manchester on July 25 will be as follows: G. O. ALLEN (Middlesex) (Capt.) R. W. V. ROBINS (Middlesex) W. R. HAMMOND (Gloucestershire) M. LEYLAND (Yorkshire) H. VERITY (Yorkshire) L B. FISHLOCK I Surrey).—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article124 1936-07-18 9 The following donations have been re- ceived for the Francis Light Memorial Fund: Hon. Mr. A. M. Goodman $lOO Fenang Buddhist Association 100 Mr. F. H. Grumitt 100 Mr. Lee Soon Tiieam 100 Mr. Ong Keng Seng (Majestic Cinema IVO Queen s Theatie 100 Mr. Neoh124 words
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Article105 1936-07-18 9 Penang Sports Club Tournament The Penang Sports Club Tennis Tournament is expected to come to a close on Tuesday, July 21 with the finals in the Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles. Mrs. T. W. Douglas will give away the prizes. Four more finals remain to be105 words
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Article262 1936-07-18 9 Lancashire Beafen By 84 Runs GENTLEMEN DRAW WITH PLAYERS 1 T London, July 17. The Indians defeated Lancashire by 84 runs. J The Indians scored 271 (Merchant 135 I not out) and 161 (Merchant 77 not out) a hile Lancashire made 234 and 114, C.262 words
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75 1936-07-18 9 —Reuter. London, July 17. The following is the result of the Eclipse Stakes run at Sandown Park today:— RHODES SCHOLAR 3y. (Lord Astor) 1 HIS GRACE 3y. (Lord Carnarvon) 2 FAIREY 3y. (Lord Derby) 3 Winner trained by Lawson. Won by 6 lengths; 4 lengths—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article115 1936-07-18 9 «N s— YESTERDAY TODAY Londoo—(Spot) £lB9 5.0 £187.17.6 London—(3 month») £184.10.0 £183.15.0 Singapore $91.25 $91.75Business Dane Penang $92.12*/ 2 Business Done Buyers no sellers COPRA.—(Sundried) $5.40 $5.40 BLACK PEPPER 3 30 $930 LUBBER London 7 11 16d 7 ll[l6d New York l6%c(G) Singapore—Spot 26%c 26%c Aug./SepL 26%c 27c115 words
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Article171 1936-07-18 9 Selangor A.A.A. Championships (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpiu-, July 17. One yalayan record and three State records were broken in the fourth championships meeting of the Selangor Amateur Athletic Association which commenced this afternoon at the Victoria Institution grounds. Chung Yoke Kooi cleared 10’171 words
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Advertisement253 1936-07-18 9 The Province Wellesley Agricultural Show 1936 will be held on July 25th and 26th in the Amusement Park, Bukit Mer-tajam—-admission adults 10 cts. children 5 cts. including Malay ronggeng, Chinese wayang and sideshows. NOTICE TELUK ANSON DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW 1936. 25th and 26th July, 1936. 10 a.m. to 12 midnight.253 words
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Advertisement96 1936-07-18 9 ”E. O." Hofei PENANG. Tonight Dinner Dance R'fiE.V FiSTTfN<; SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. The RING of JY f 'MEANis o-INVAIJO!’ I’4;i Children fed on Cow Gate are Happy because they are Healthy. The stream of life runs vigorously in their veins their bodies are strong and muscular—they are vital96 words
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Article594 1936-07-18 10 i Easier Prices For Rubbers Kennedy Company in their Share market report dated, July 17 state: During the first f w days of this week <he tin Share market continued the activity noted in our last report, but the past two wlays has seen a fall in594 words
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Article218 1936-07-18 10 Reconstruction At Works The English Steel Corporation, Limited, with works fat Sheffield, Darlington, and Opensliaw, have decided that work on the Government Defence programme is not to •»e allowed to interfere with ordinary com- 1 ■nercial work. Speaking in Sheffield, Mr. A.'B. Winder, «iirector and joint218 words
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Article516 1936-07-18 10 FAIR BUSINESS IN YARNS Belfast linen market report for month ending June 24: Flax. —lrish. There is nothing new to report. Cburtrai. The principal buying since last report has been done by the home market. There has been no appreciable change in values. Latvian. The Government still516 words
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281 1936-07-18 10 Select Committee's Report The procedure of the Air Ministry for the prevention of excessive profits, in accordance with the assurances given in the Statement Relating to Defence of March 3, has been under the consideration of the Select Committee on Estimates. The Committee, in281 words
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Article828 1936-07-18 10 How Long Will Rearmament Profits Flow? London markets have lost a little of' their bloom this week, chiefly as a re- suit of unfortunate political development abroad, notably the Danzig; crisis. Other adverse factors have been the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s prediction of a Budget deficit828 words
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Article204 1936-07-18 10 Fair Speculative Interest Bousiead Co., Ltd. in their report dated, July 15, state: Local values, after advancing to 27.7 16 cents f.o.b. early in the week, close unchanged on balance at 27.3j16 cents while prices in London New York have remained extremely quiet around 7.3;4d and 16.9 16204 words
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Article318 1936-07-18 10 Caledonian (Selangor) Rubber The report of the directors of Caledonian I (Selangor) Rubber Co. Ltd. for the year I ended Mar. 31, 1936. states that the profit for the year, after providing £631 for depreciation of buildings and machinery, was £4,5.0 which has been added318 words
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Advertisement783 1936-07-18 10 banks. OVERSEA-CHINESE CHARTERED BANK rnDOO!! ATION of inma, austbama and china. BANKING CORPORA I Unco^orat ed LIMITED Royal Charter 18b3). (Incorporated in the S 3.) Paid-up Capital SUCCESSORS Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK, EC. t mfiTED Agencies A Broaches qO BANK Alor Star Hcrg Kong Rangoon783 words
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Article345 1936-07-18 11 London, July 17. Stock markets were quiet. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 118% Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 117 4-% War Loan, 3% p.c 106% Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 1021/2 Oom. Union Assce. (Units) 11 Prudential345 words
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Article111 1936-07-18 11 London, July 17. RUBBER Steady. Spot 7}J buyers, 7% sellers. .August 7% buyers. 7% sellers. Oct.lDec. 7J3 buyers, 7 sellers. Jan.JMarch 7% buyers. 8 sellers. New York 16.48 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 53,497 tons Liverpool 65.598 COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £14.10.0. PEPPER White Muntok 4Ad. Aug.,111 words
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Article108 1936-07-18 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 75 53 64 75 ***** New York 5.02}J 5.02}3 Montreal 5.03% 5.03% Brussels 29.73 29.74 Geneva 15.34% 15.35% Amsterdam 7.37% 7.37% Milan 63% 63% Berlin 12.45% 12.46 Prague 121 121 Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Madrid108 words
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Article277 1936-07-18 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’b Shan Lisi today Buyers Sellers RUBBER Ayer Hitam 135 1.40 Ayer Panas 1.55 1.65 Bassett 60 65 Batu Lintang 1-12% 1.17% Broga 87% 92% Brunei United 3.20 3.40 Indragiri 117% 1.22% Jeram 85 90 Kedah277 words
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Article173 1936-07-18 11 LEAN CO. TODAYS OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING I Am pats 4 3 4 9 Batu Selangors 86 92 Jelebus 85 90 Johans 24 28 Katus 19 0 19 9c K. Kampars 11 3 11 9 Lukuts 112% 1.17% Pungahs 22 0 22 9 I Rahmans 98 1.03 Raubs 6.25173 words
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Article390 1936-07-18 11 The following are the changes in oui quotations up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 4|3 4|7% 4|3 4j7% Asams 290 30 0 28|6 296 Ayer Wengs 1.70 1.75 1.70 1.75 ex Bangrins 17]9 18 6 1719 18|6 B. Selangors 88 90 87390 words
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Article250 1936-07-18 11 Buyer» Seller» RUBBER Allenbya 1.55 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.55 1.60 Bajrsetts 62% 65 B. Lintangs 1.15 1-17% Bentas 95 97 Brogas 87% 90 Indragiris 1.15 1.17% Jerams 87% 90 M. Pindas 1.42% 1.47% Mentakabs 40 42 New Scudais 155 1.60 Nyalas 92% 97% Pajams 1.82% 1.90 Telok Ansons250 words
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Article192 1936-07-18 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Selle TIN Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75 Batu Selangor 87% 90 Hitam 45 47% Hong Fatt 87% 90 Jelebu 87% 90 Kuchai 77% 80 Lukut 1.12% 1.17% North Taiping 57% 60 Pulau Kamiri 35 40 Rahman Hyd. 1.00 1.02% Raub Gold 6.20 6.30 Rantau Ordy. 67% 70192 words
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Advertisement69 1936-07-18 11 PRINTING RING 14-77 for IDEAS Layouts, Copy and Quotations We are equipped and staffed to produce first class printing of any description. PUBLICITY PRINTING.—FoIders, Brochures, Envelope Fillers. Blotters. Sale Catalogues. COMMERCIAL STATIONERY.—Account Books, Ledgers. Letter Headings, etc. ALL FORMS OF ESTATE PRINTING. COMPANY PRINTING.—Share Certificates. Dividend Warrants. Company Reports, etc.69 words
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Article306 1936-07-18 12 BRITISH INDUSTRY APPEALS TO GOVERNMENT THE Federation of British Industries has submitted a resolution to the Government, protesting against the subsidised foreign competition which is forcing British shipping oit certain routes, notably the trans-Pacific route between Australia and San i rancisco. its efforts, in co The306 words
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Article301 1936-07-18 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S “CORFU” trim Yokohama via ports. Sails same day for U 1 r.::o, Bomb, Aden, Port Said, Malta, Marseilles. Gibraltar. Plymouth an 1 London. i M.S. “RAMSES” from Bremen Hamburg, Antwerp. Rotterdam. r t Said. W Colombo. Sails same dav for Port Swettenham. re,301 words
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Article124 1936-07-18 12 FIRST THREE TO FINISH DISQUALIFIED Paris. I Great surprise has been caused here as the result cf the disqualification of the firct three to finisn n the motor-boat race for the Spreckles Trophy last week. Georges Mcnneret, who gained a spectacular victory, and Viscount Forbes. who finished124 words
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Article185 1936-07-18 12 DROWNED MAN'S WIFE GIVES EVIDENCE Maldon, Essex. July 9. The inquest on Thomas Percy Ac ten Busbridge, of St. Bernards Maylandsea Bay. Ecsex, who was drowned from a •motor launch on the River Blackwater on Friday was opened at Maldon. Essex, yesterday, and adjourned till July 18.185 words
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Article257 1936-07-18 12 ADMIRAL LAYTON'S I TRIBUTE A tribute to the spirit of the men of the Navy who have been serving in the NearEast during the recent crisis was paid by Rear-Admiral Geoffrey Layton, Director of Personal Services at the Admiralty, when opening an exhibition of257 words
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Article136 1936-07-18 12 Year's Total Provision i Over £80.000.000 Another supplementary estimate fir the Navy is to be presented to Parliament forthwith. This new development no doubt ha t some relation to the statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House of Commons» on Friday that a136 words
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111 1936-07-18 12 London’s most spectacular bottle party, “Luxury Liner,” organised in premises in Regent-street, W., only seven months ag<\ has been closed. With a two floor interior “Luxury Line) was built to resemble a steamer complete with "captain” and “crew.” Now “captain” and “crew”111 words
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Miscellaneous1704 1936-07-18 12 1| RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES Commentaries radio PERSONAUTiES-iBjSf U ji o Programme On Davis Cup Chris His Contest Boys One of Uie big events in the tennis S The Penang Wireless Society station world is the Davis Cup Contest. It g U ZHJ will broadcast a studio programme follows closely upon1,704 words
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Article97 1936-07-18 13 Today at the Esplanade from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. March —Blaze Away.—Holzmann. Overture —Orpheus In Der Unterwelt. Offenbach. Selection —Maid Of The Mountains. Simson. Waltz Medley—Horatio Nicholl’s Ist Vaises. —Nicholls. Selection —Students’ Songs. —Douglas. Fox Trot —You Are My Lucky Star. Brown. Tcmorrow at the Waterfall’s from97 words
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Advertisement757 1936-07-18 13 Idl H 4 MwaamHa SsSSgl **'BLUK FIIRMEK MME Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London GLENBEG London, Rotterdam Hamburg, Middlesboro and Antwerp. July 17 Aug. 17 C. MEMNON Mrseilles, L’don, R’dajn, H’burg and Ju]v 2< 20 Glasgow. A. ANTENOR e Mars. L’don,757 words
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Advertisement65 1936-07-18 13 THIS iLrllitME East Service. Unitec SGagdom and Continent. OUTWAKIM Por Date Due BENMACDHUI Swettenham, Singapore, Hongkong. Shanghai, Nagasaki, Moji, Kobe, Osaka,J|||y 27th. and Yokohama. BENMOHR Port Swettenham, Singapore. Hongkong, Shanghai Nagasaki, Moji, Kobe, Osaka, and Yokohama. a 4 O J homew aium AugusT zna. Loading BEN VENUE Colombo, London, Antwerp,65 words
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Advertisement722 1936-07-18 13 1 fjl P and BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “M. HARI” July 22 Outwards from London for China and SAILINGS OF STEAMERS OF THE Ja722 words
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Miscellaneous464 1936-07-18 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES c pag e d i2 rom .MIS RADIO COLONLAL, FRANCE. Call-letters of the station: W.L. 19.68 metres T.P.A. 2 W.L. 25.23 metres T.P.A. 3 W.L. 25.60 metres T.P.A. 4 TODAY 19.68 m —15.243 kc 5.15 p.m.—Day’s programme. 5.20 Relay from Radio-Paris. Concert. 6.20 News in English. 6.3s—Continuation of464 words
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Miscellaneous335 1936-07-18 13 i Tioubadourr. B.os—News from Holland. B.2o—The Troubadours. B.4s—Microphone debutants. 9.oo—The Troubadours. 9.20 News talk by Mr. L. Aletrino. 9.40 The Troubadours. 9.50 p.m.—Close down. tomorrow I 6.50 p.m.—Special transmission for China, Japan and India by the Roman Catholic Broadcasting Association (Wave--length 19.71 m.): Music, political review by Paul de Waart,335 words
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733 1936-07-18 14 Mrs. GOODMAN GIVES AWAY PRIZES BANNERMAN HOUSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD The Francis Light School, Penang, held Cheir annual sports yesterday on their own ground in the presence of a large gathering which included the Hon. The Resident Councillor, Mr. J. M. Meade, Mr.733 words
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Article313 1936-07-18 14 Card Of Eight Events FINAL SELECTIONS BY TIC-TAC Below will be found the full programme for the first day of the Perak Turf Club Skye Meeting to be run at Ipoh today, together with selections by Tic-Tac: RACE 1. Ponies- Class 3—Division 2 —4 Furlongs313 words
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Article200 1936-07-18 14 The Indian Recreation Club gained full points in a match in the first division of i the Penang League by defeating the Penang Recreation Club by two goals to one on the St. Xaviers' ground yesterday. The game was one of the poorest witnessed this season but200 words
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Article231 1936-07-18 14 No Gate Admission To Be Made Under the auspices of the Malayan agriborticultural Association, a’ Malayan amateur floodlight cycling carnival is being organised and will take place at the Stadium on August 1, 2 and 3. Thrilling cycle races should be witnessed at this carnival as231 words
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Article366 1936-07-18 14 SPORTS AND PHYSICAL DRILL Sungei Patani, July 17. The Annual sports and drill competition of the Malay Schools of South Kedah were held at Sungei Patani public ground yesterday before a large crowd. The drill competition was the main feature of the day. Every item was366 words
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38 1936-07-18 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bisley, July 21. In the shooting competition for the Junior Kolapore Trophy, the Malayan Scorers were Nunn 134 points. Parsons 534, Grist 132 and Stafford 128. Conditions were excellent.38 words
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Article, Illustration14 1936-07-18 14 dCßartmental tug-o -*a.r ai f U f te ur kind allowed •vent.14 words
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Advertisement522 1936-07-18 14 IT WAS AGONY k TO STOOP Backache Made Him Feel j An Old Man at 31 Tins: man of 31 was prematurely aged bv kidney trouble, when he should have been enjoying the best years of his life. Here he tells how Kruschen gave him back his health after months522 words
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Article, Illustration577 1936-07-18 15 FIGHTS AND FILM WORK Challenge To Canzoneri London, July 11. JACK (KID) BERG, former British light-weight champion, startled his admirers in this country yesterday by m announcement, made in New York, to the effect that he intended to become an American citizen. It is577 words
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Article, Illustration536 1936-07-18 15 Cricket Dispute Is Now Ended London, July 10. Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club last night apologised to Sussex for the action of G. F. H. Heane, the Notts captain. in the match against Sussex at Hove on June 30. After an appeal to the umpires, Heane led his536 words
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Article, Illustration406 1936-07-18 15 WEISMULLER’S PREDIC HONS New York, July 10. Basing his choice on performance in 1935. Johnny Weissm’dler, former World and Olympic swimming champion, who is now a film star has selected the following swimmers as America’s best and likely t& be included in ie Olympic team406 words
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Article, Illustration525 1936-07-18 15 MALAYAN A.A.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS OUTSTAND- 1 ING RECORDS IN PAST PERFORMANCES STRATEGY OF CRICKET —ALLEN'S SIX NOT OUT IN THREE DAYS pNTRIES closed yesterday for the A.A.A. of Malaya’s championship carnival at Kuala Lumpur on Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25. Late entries will be received to525 words
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Article288 1936-07-18 15 Inniskillings Win From Dragoons I London, July 11. For the first time since Monday polo was played in London yesterday afternoon when, at Hurlingham, two ties in the second round of the Inter-Regimental tournament were decided. In the first the sth Royal Irmiskilling Dragoon Guards met the288 words
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Advertisement243 1936-07-18 15 Don’t lag behind M&vbecause of 'THIN BLOOD’ (rawß \Tf X A/ t JUST managing to hold one’i own is not good enough: the man who sue- ’•“’rpT'Mf ceeds is the man with energy to f y -<3* spare. You can’t feel fit if your blood f* /MtkU is ‘thin’ —and243 words
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Article, Illustration225 1936-07-18 16 A SMILING GROUP of fisher lassies waiting while the drifters land their catches. The girls, who come from the East coast of Scotland, the Hebrides and Donegal work in teams of three. SMILING GROUP OF FISHER LASSIES WHEN DAY IS OONE. A welcome rinse under225 words