Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 August 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-08-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 177. Vol. XCIV. SATURDAY. AUGUST 1, 1936. PRICE 10 CERTS20 words
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198 1936-08-01 1 FLEET IN FAR EAST NOT AFFECTED Exchange Of Information Agreed Upon London, July 31. 11 is understood that an Anglo-Russian naval agreement has been reached. The Soviet Fleet in the Far East is excluded under a Russian reservation based mutatis mutandis upon the text.—Reuter. - 198 words
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75 1936-08-01 1 Reuter. Guest Of Lord Tweedsmuir Quebec, July 31. A warm and enthusiastic reception was given to President Roosevelt on his arrival on a brief visit to Lord Tweedsmuir. A xalute was fired from the citadel and a guard of honour escorted him from the station. TheReuter. - 75 words
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Article129 1936-08-01 1 Police Precaution Against Communist Demonstration Last night pedestrians on Penang Road v re mystified and excited when a number f police officerr gathered near the junc- n of Argyll Road and Penang Read. The officers included the Chief Police OffiMr. B. W. Allen. Mr. Mallard, Ass.snt129 words
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Article131 1936-08-01 1 L—ftOimr. WARNING OF RAVE DANGER” London. July 31. Emphasising that Empire telegraphic communications constituted an essential part of the defence problem in the course of an address at the Bristol Summer School of the Royal Empire Society. Mr. Wilshaw. Chairman of the Cable and Wireless Limited,L—ftOimr. - 131 words
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Article, Illustration19 1936-08-01 1 TO TOUR EUROPE. Madame Okrazinsky, Polish-American dancer, on her arrival at Southampton from the United States.19 words
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Article83 1936-08-01 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 31. The International Rubber Regulation Committee’s bulletin shows world rubber stocks at June 30, 1936 at 490.933 tons compared with 652.327 tons at June 30 1935. World absorption for June was 88,96« tons compared with 90,424 tonr in May and83 words
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Article223 1936-08-01 1 Government Survives Critical Debate Reuter. Faris, July 31. "France will net interfere in the affairs of other countries»" declared M. Delbos, in the Chamber tonight during a debate on the supply of arms to Spain. The French Government had a right to supply armsReuter. - 223 words
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Article54 1936-08-01 1 Reuter. London, July 31. The representatives of the Lancashire cotton operatives met the employers and discussed the wage demands. It was decided to refer the matter to the Conciliation Board since the meeting did not reach an agreement. The total of spinners, card-room workers and weaversReuter. - 54 words
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Article84 1936-08-01 1 .—Reuter. According’ to latest information received in Penang Lord Sempill, who is attempting to fly to Australia and back in a week, in a commercial machine, is held up at Jask, on the Persian Gulf, owing to bad weather. At the earliest, therefore, Lord Sempill cannot reach Penang.—Reuter. - 84 words
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104 1936-08-01 1 But No Precipitate Steps Planned —Reuter. Berlin, July 31. It is officially stated that increases in the number of German troops in the Rhineland are to be made gradually. This step follows the lapse at midnight of ths four months’ period in which Herr—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article45 1936-08-01 1 A report was received by the Harbour Master. Commander J. H. Owen to the effect that on July 24. at 7.30 a.m. a Chinese junk with a carge of Latex Tins was “found in a sinking condition 5 miler from Pulo Undan.”45 words
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Article101 1936-08-01 1 j.—Reuter. The King's Visit T© Southampton London, July 31. The King drove tn the royal car to Southampton Docks this afterncpon to pay a surprise visit of inspection to the Natalia The quayside was practically deserted v/uen he arrived. He remained abdaid nltaety mniuteo «url <?awj.—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article, Illustration78 1936-08-01 1 Mr. James Percival ds Courcy Hamilton, son of Mr. Sydney W. de C. Hamilton, of Camden. St. Cross Road,' Winchester and the late Mrs. Hamilton, and Miss. Elizabeth Millicent Oldfield, only daughter of Major-General Sir Louis Oldfield. K. B E., C. 8., C.M.G D.S.O78 words
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Advertisement7 1936-08-01 1 OPENING OF M.A.H.A. I EXHIBITION —Page 9.7 words
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Advertisement121 1936-08-01 1 I ALL ABOUT TODAY'S PENANG RACES) ■a 1 —Page 'l4. I TOMORROW’S Sunday Gazette will include among its manv.features a fully illustrated __women’s page, special Chinese articles, chess and bridge notes, book reviews, weeki en< l ra( l’°’ av a ti°n and motoring notes, and full report sof Penang Races121 words
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Article, Illustration2068 1936-08-01 2 CLOSELY WOVEN WITH CUSTOMS AND HABITS OF HIE PEOPLE BROADCAST TALK BY MR. N. PONNUDURAI IN a broadcast talk from the ZHI Station, Penang, last night, Mr. N. Ponnudurai, announcer and organiser of Indian programmes, explained the structure of Indian Music, and also gave much information2,068 words
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1745 1936-08-01 2 LARGE GATHERING AT RECEPTION Miss Elizabeth Millicent Oldfield, oniyc daughter of Major-General Sir Louis Old-' field, G.0.C., Malaya from 1931 to 1934 and of Lady Oldfield, now residing ati Locherley Manor, near Romsey, Hampshire, was yesterday married to Mr. James1,745 words
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Article220 1936-08-01 2 Libel Suit Settled I London, July 27. A settlement was announced in the King’s Bench Division yesterday of a libel action brought by Mrs. Alida Bousquet, who had claimed damages against Allied N-v.'-papers Ltd. in respect of an article in the ‘‘Empire News” on Sept. 22.220 words
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Advertisement511 1936-08-01 2 STOMACH PAINS THAT "CUT LIKE A KNIFE" Mi. J. F. S. was going cheerfully about Fis daily work when he was suddenly stricken with stomach trouble that required weeks of medical attention. How he. was eventually cured is best told by j himself: “Just a few lines to sav v511 words
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180 1936-08-01 3 "’Negotiations’ 9 For Trade Resumption Suspended IMPORTS TO BE LIMITED TO FRUIT AND VEGETABLES London, July 30. The President of the Board of Trade was questioned in the Commons on trade with Italy. Mr. Runciman replied: “On the termination of sanctions, His Majesty’s Government180 words
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Article244 1936-08-01 3 l)r. Tvau Malayan Supervisor The Consul-General for China in Singapore, Dr. K.C. Tyau. has been appointed Malayan Supervisor for the voting at the election of delegates to the National People’s Convention at Nanking. next November, states a Sin Chew Jit Pon message. The Convention will consider the244 words
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Article228 1936-08-01 3 Alleged 111-treatment By Her Husband Tneh Eng San, 2. Hokkien. was summoned before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court yesterday, on a charge of having neglected to maintain his lawful wife, Tan Guat Sim, on July 24. Mr E. Isaac is appearing for the complainant. Tan228 words
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Article156 1936-08-01 3 Lectures Gas In Chinese A practical course in aerial gas bombing, such as might occur if Singapore were attacked in wartime, is to be arranged by the police. Commenting on the air raid precautions scheme a Singapore writer in the Malayan Police Magazine states that police156 words
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Article232 1936-08-01 3 —British Radio. "National Defence Council Set Up London. July 31. The British Government has decided to take no action in regard to a wireless telegram despatched to it by General Cabenelles. President of the Junta de Defensa Nacional set up by Spanish insurgents at Burgos containing a notification—British Radio. - 232 words
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Article24 1936-08-01 3 r.—Reuter. Gibraltar, July 31. i It is strongly rumoured that most ships cfThe Mediterranean fleet at Malta are leaving for Gibraltarr.—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-08-01 3 Wladimir Tanin, a Russian cabaret-artist, who has just concluded a successful tour of Java and Sumatra, will begin a season at the Runnymede Hotel today.27 words
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Article336 1936-08-01 3 Attempted Theft At Bakerv A Tamil bread-seller. Bacha Myah b. Karim, yesterday claimed trial before Mr. H. Watson, the Additional Police Magistrate, Penang, to a charge of having at- tempted to commit theft of $18.99. while employed as a servant, by opening a draw- er with a336 words
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Article158 1936-08-01 3 be Under-Secretary for the Colonies. —British Radio. New Under-Secretary For The Colonies London, July 30. The King has approved of a number of junior ministerial appointments, which will take effect on Sept. 1. Mr. H. Ramsbotham, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, will be Minister of Pensions, but willbe Under-Secretary for the Colonies.—British Radio. - 158 words
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Article176 1936-08-01 3 Aannn carries a crew of titty.—British Radio. DALMATIAN COAST To Travel Overland London, July 31. It is expected that the. King will leave? England in seven or eight days time to join the 1,574-ton yacht Nahlin at some port yet undecided on the Dalmatian coast. YesterdayAannn carries a crew of titty.—British Radio. - 176 words
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61 1936-08-01 3 —British Radio. I<ondnn, July 31. Britain and the Soviet have reached it credit agreement whereby the Soviet, guarantees to place £10,000,000 worth of orders in Britain within 15 months. The Soviet will issue fuze and a half per cent, notes guaranteed by the Export’—British Radio. - 61 words
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Article97 1936-08-01 3 —British Radio. London, July 31. Although there is as yet no final text of agreement reached in the Anglo-Russian naval negotiations for a bilateral treaty, a summary of the result of conversations up to the present has been conveyed verbally to the United States and the French Embassies.■—British Radio. - 97 words
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Article294 1936-08-01 3 Admits Action Was Unjustified .—Reuter. London, July 31. The hearing was resumed at Bow Street in which McMahon appeared on three charges in connection with the incident at Constitution Hill when a loaded revolver was thrown at the King. WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED McMahon, giving evidence, said he.—Reuter. - 294 words
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Advertisement186 1936-08-01 3 Mt .iiirj.rrrxr.lT' .i SJ'. ,.r .a i_IU lUi ISV ii iin -~iT z’KWIVMMK II Il AUSTIN SEVEN perfect comfort. THE AUSTIN SEVEN AUSTIN SEVEN The world’s finest light car (Sliding roof) «««a ii in Ruby Saloon 10 0 0 (Fixed roof) SIHCe ±JZ °P al Two-seater Open Road Four- sea186 words
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Article1260 1936-08-01 4 Sidelights On Ancient Celtic Custom MR. W. MUNRO’S ADDRESS TO SINGAPORE ROTARIANS MR. Munro, of Messrs. Allen and (dedhill, Singapore, propounded the law of Scotland in an instructive address entitled “Law and Lawyers In Scotland’’ delivered to Singapore Rotarians on W ednesday at the Adelphi Hotel. He1,260 words
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Article118 1936-08-01 4 Three Chinese Charged A I‘erak Chinese, Chong Liang, made a eport at the Central Police Station on Wednesday to the effect that he had been a victim of a daring daylight robbery in a back lane off Lumut Lane Penang, that morning. He said that he was118 words
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Article713 1936-08-01 4 FAREWELL TO HEADMASTER The Government English School, Batu Pahat, will give a farewell concert to their headmaster, Mr. H. L. Hodge, who goes on Home leave early next month. He will be entertained by the staff of the school to dinner on Aug 2. Dr. Damodaram, Medical713 words
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Article236 1936-08-01 4 Mr. G, C. Dodds And Miss Eleanor F. Wadeley (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 22. Mr. George C. Dodds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dodds of Windsor, and a member of the staff of the Chartered Bank, Ipoh, was married at the Parish Church,236 words
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Advertisement404 1936-08-01 4 Stomach Upset by Acidity Stomach disturbance such as f |i„ pains, gastritis, wind, heartburn and r lv ing of revolt, are invariably the rosmt “a?id formation” which, as a rule worse and worse and may ultima: i v to serious ulcers. By counte-actin® :ul acid and preventing its formation, ITSMa404 words
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Miscellaneous21 1936-08-01 4 JET >1 BETTY DAVIS, the Tiger Woman" of the films, has threatened to quit the screen" unless contract difficultips nrp upttlpd21 words
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2702 1936-08-01 5 Mr. C. G. Sollis On Books To Read LATE 17th CENTURY Broadcast Talk From Kuala Lumpur THE Malayan Amateur Radio Society, Kuala Lumpur, has been arranging for a series of talks on various subjects. Among others, the Committee of the Kuala Lumpur2,702 words
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Article, Illustration38 1936-08-01 5 TO IMPROVE the scholar’s agricultural knowledge, the Bucks Education Committee have installed pigs and poultry at the Holmer Green School, near High Wycombe. Here are two of the boys, watched by their school chums, feeding piglets.38 words
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Advertisement294 1936-08-01 5 |l Jljm Health and fragrance intjourbathIn this climate you cannot bath too often. To the pleasure of a bath Wright’s Coal Tar Soap adds luxurious softness and healthy fragrance. And remember, you now get a bigger, heavier tablet, packed in a more convenient container for the same price. By the294 words
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652 1936-08-01 6 COUNSEL FOR ACCUSED AND WITNESS FOR PROSECUTION LAWYER'S PREDICAMENT A Kuala Lumpur advocate found himself in a difficult position on Thursday momng when he appeared as counsel for the accused and his name was also put down as a witness for the prosecution. The case was against a Tamil woman,652 words
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Article546 1936-08-01 6 Large Attendance At Funeral On Thursday The funeral took place on Thursday even:ng of Mr. G. Phillips, who died on Wednesday night at the General Hospital. Penang. The cortege left the mortuary at 5 p.m. for the Western Road cemetery for interment. The Rev. Colin King546 words
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Article, Illustration26 1936-08-01 6 MORE PROTESTS AGAINST LIFTING OF SANCTIONS— WeIsh MORE PROTESTS AGAINST LIFTING OF SANCTIONS— WeIsh delegation arrives in London to protest against Britain lifting sanctions against Italy.26 words
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Advertisement63 1936-08-01 6 n I if. n O/ \w '‘l /z 4 v i v Q I v > I/ f Muk jfFOjj Incomparable aids to loveliness and charm. There are allure, mystery and haunting beauty in the delicate lingering perfume. Exquisite softness and youthful bloom M in the thrice silk sifted Iffl63 words
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Advertisement71 1936-08-01 6 PRINTING i RING 1477 for IDEAS i 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. I COMPANY PRINTING.—Share Certificates, Dividend Warrants.71 words
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Miscellaneous100 1936-08-01 6 A Stupendous Holiday Attraction MAJESTIC LAST 2 NIGHTS Tonight Tomorrow. SB =S caSt Mk v wBk ‘W jfl slmLmL I /5 SaL:: v: l sKaS» t j&A Vi'iwto'-L ':gß Aau 5 Qm PBO CVMIW? x jjWMgF-fr-n k\ w i jm i uiy®k S/ B lil /iß^Tv ?iM la ugh ter...the100 words
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Miscellaneous92 1936-08-01 6 LIBERTY Tonight Last 2 Shows "THE MAYBLOSSOM DANCING TROUPE OF SHANGHAI" GRAND FAREWELL PERFORMANCE Prices 20, 40. 60. 80 cts. $l.OO. Opening Sundoy, 2nd Aug. GALA HOLIDAY ATTRACTION One Show Nightly at 8 p.m. Matinee Sunday 2nd, at 2 p.m. The Whole of the Thrilling Serial "FIGHTING FOR FAME" with92 words
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Miscellaneous205 1936-08-01 6 LAST NIGHT ¥■!Ai 6.15 9-30 MATINEE TODAY AT 2-45 P.M. M.-G.-M.’S SPARKLING COMEDY ROMANCE FULL OF WITTY, SAUCY HILARITY MYRNA LOY. CLARK GABLE, JEAN HARLOW in “Wife vs. Secretary” :o: HE LOVED HIS WIFE AND RESPECTED HIS SECRETARY BUT DID HIS WIFE BELIEVE .HIM HERE’S NO STORY OF FROWSY WIFE205 words
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1366 1936-08-01 7 More Conflicting Evidence “TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION”, SAYS COUNSEL Further reference to mysterious telephone calls, alleged to have come from the O.C.P. D., Sitiawan, was macle in the Police Court yesterday afternoon by several witnesses and the prosecution is no nearer the solution. A1,366 words
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Article575 1936-08-01 7 Lisi 0/ Subscribers No. 10 Indian Community’s Collection The Hon. Mr. H.H. Abdoolcader’s List No. 1. —Collected by Jenab K.P. Mohamed Kassim Saheb, Haji Mohamed Noordin and Haji Kader Batcha as under:— Mr. S. Aminsahib, J.P. 15.00 Mr. K.P. Mohamed Kassim 15.00 Mr. R.K.M. Mohamed Abubucker575 words
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Article69 1936-08-01 7 A Tamil cyclist, Sapayah, was charged before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham, the Penang Police Magistrate yesterday, with having caused grevions hurt to Chong Woon Um and was also charged with having ridden his bicycle without efficient brakes. Inspector J.E. Jeans, prosecuting, said that the complainant was still69 words
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Article74 1936-08-01 7 Chew Chean Chooi, a Hokkien, appeared before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham, in the Penang Police Court yeste-day, on two charges, (i) having trespassed into No. 3 Weld Quay at 12.15 a.m. on July 7. and (ii) at the same time and place, having committed mischief by breaking tw’O cups,74 words
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Advertisement315 1936-08-01 7 WORRIED BY PIMPLES AND ECZEMA Complexion Perfect After Six Weeks of Kruschen Thls was crer.tly worried by ption-t flfl' ot pimples and blotches. Motural'i,. tried every way of getting rid <i t’oem. end at last she discovered the remedy v iifel* made her completion perfect a-o.n fieri what she writes315 words
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Article58 1936-08-01 8 HAMILTON -OLDFIELD. On Friday. July 31st, at the Church of St George the Martyr, Penang, James Percival de Courcy. son of Sydney W. de C. Hamilton of Camden, St Cross Road, Winchester, and the late Mrs de C. Hamilton, to Elizabeth Milticcnt, only daughter of Maj.-General Sir Louis and58 words
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Article462 1936-08-01 8 9K TF ASTY things, those sanctions? Like a bunch of nettles, they i need to be grasped firmly or else they ntay inflict as much injury on those who wield them as on those against who they are Applied. Or, to ■vary the metaphor: He who462 words
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Article620 1936-08-01 8 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR CHURCH OF ENGLAND Bth Sunday after Trinity. 8.00 a.m. Matins and Litany. Psalm—39 and 40 Hymn— 4 j 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion, i -9.30 a.m. Holy Communion. 1 .$.OO p.m. Evensong. Psalm—42—as set Magnificat—Chant 121 Nu c Dimittis—l27 Hymns- 24, 516. 292 and 26620 words
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Article687 1936-08-01 8 Lazy Malayans —Too Many Holidays —Shares Of N. I. Rubber Producers Yesterday afternoon the hanks closed their doors and they will remain closed until Tuesday. Many business houses 'followed suit. At any rate they are now free until the resumption next weak. All Malaya is at play.687 words
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Advertisement337 1936-08-01 8 It’s the mellowness of BOOTH’S Dry ■K Z>Z' Gin l^at ma^eB 80 muc h to b* desired in cocktails. Such mellowness S comes only from treble distillation |B M and maturing in sherry casks and BOOTH’S DRY is the only GIN 9 which receives such care in its inck* H?337 words
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Advertisement23 1936-08-01 8 r Rm n.iT Kills fliesj I I Obtainable at I ALL THE LEADING DEALERS OR FROM THE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG. <23 words
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3157 1936-08-01 9 HIGH COMMISSIONER’S ENCOURAGING WORDS TO PLANTERS AGRICULTURISTS VALUE OF DISIRICI AND SLATE SHOWS M. A. H. A. EXHIBITION OPENS AT KUALA LUMPUR '1 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, August 1. x HE marked development in the number of district shows is in I part at least an outcome of3,157 words
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Advertisement132 1936-08-01 9 y ”E. O. Hotel PENANG. TONIGHT Extension to 1 A.M. k RACE DINNER CADARET Monday, 3rd August Extension to 1 A.M. DINNER, DANCE CABARET WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. The RING of Jf? Ull ■II )i II 111 Children fed on Cow Gate are Happy because they are132 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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980 1936-08-01 10 Steels, Aircrafts And Cements Bought (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 24. GOOD trade profits based largely on the rearmament programme and the improvement in the shortterm international outlook have been bull factors in London this week. Investors have i locked to the markets in980 words
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Article480 1936-08-01 10 "ALTERNATIVE IS DISASTER" (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 21. Confidence in the Tin metal and share markets has been well maintained this week. Prices have again risen and belief that the negotiations with Siam will reach a satisfactory conclusion has been reinforced. I A480 words
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Article465 1936-08-01 10 F.M.S THREES AT 1| PREM. Messrs. Kenndy Co. in their share market report dated Penang. July 31, state: Interest during the past week has centered on the tin share market. The various statements mostly contradictory emanating from Bangkok have had a most unsettling effect, but it seems465 words
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Article96 1936-08-01 10 Report for year to March 31 last shows trading profit, after charging expenses, freight, insurance, &c., of £‘4,879 (£6,005); add dividends received £1,233, transfers, &c., and profit on sale of investments £4,632, making £10,764. Deduct rubber export duty £382, directors fees £496, depreciation £4lO and loss on96 words
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Article1076 1936-08-01 10 KENNEDY SHARE LIST. 9 NAMES. jj I I RUBBER (Dollar). I AMenby Rubb.r C*. 1 I 170 Alor Gajah Rubber Eatale 95 Ite I .kj alay r.siacet 5 -l-i-n Ayer Hitxn Planting Syndicate 135 140 J Aver Molti Rubber Co. ..1 Q2?4| 1 12*41 Ayer Pauas Rubber E«ta»aa 15? 1601,076 words
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Article57 1936-08-01 10 Report for twelve months ended March .31 states that after payment of £246 in export duty to F.M.S. Government, and crediting £27 for interest, year’s working resulted in profit of £156 (£1,320). Adding £1,230 brought in, there is £1,386, which goes forward. Crop, 277,692 lb. (282,965); average57 words
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Advertisement223 1936-08-01 10 BANKS. A NEW SAFE OEPCSET SERVICE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES for the safe keeping of valuables, important documents, records, etc., etc., are available at OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. Nos. 28 30, BEACH STREET, PENANG. I The following are the important features of this service:— SECURITY—PRIVACY ACCESSIBILI i*Y—SECRECY MODERATE FEES. Complete details223 words
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Advertisement563 1936-08-01 10 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorpoi'il d in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid-up Capital £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £3,000,900 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000 0(K HEAD OFFICE:— 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies Branches: Alor Star Heng Kong Rangoon Amritsar Iloilo Saigon Bangkok Ipoh Semarang Batavia Karachi Seremban Ecm563 words
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Latest London and Local Share and Commodity Market Quotations
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Article345 1936-08-01 11 London, July 31. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 118% ETunding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 117% War Loan, 3% p.c 106% Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102% 2 Com. Union Assce. (Units) 11 Prudential Assce “A” 37% Royal345 words
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Article110 1936-08-01 11 London, July 31. RUBBER Quiet. Spot 71J buyers 7% sellers. Oct Dec. 7% buyers, 7Jg sellers. Jan. March 7Jg buyers, 7% sellers. April June 7% buyers, 7U sellers. New York 16.42 cts. nited Kingdom Stocks London 50,003 tons Liverpool 64,373 COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £14.5.0 ’EPPER White110 words
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Article104 1936-08-01 11 London on Previously Latent Paris 75 61)64 7 6/2 New York 5.01% 5.01/« Montreal 5.01% 5.01% Brussels 29.74 29.76 Geneva 15.35% 15.38 Amsterdam 7.38% 7.38 Milan 63 63% Berlin 12-46 12.46 Prague 121% 121% Onpenh agen 122.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26 26 Madrid104 words
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Article609 1936-08-01 11 MR. F. E. MAGUIRE’S SPEECH The twenty-fourth annual general meeting of Merchiston Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held in London on July 22. Mr. Francis Edward Maguire (the chairman) presided. The Chairman said: You will have seen in the directors’ report .that Mr. E. L. Hamilton has resigned his609 words
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Article193 1936-08-01 11 Profits Jump £182,100, To £336,500 Net profits of Southern Kinta Consolidated totalled £336,550 in the year to March 31 last —an increase of £182,101 on the figure of £154,449 earned in the previous period, January 12, 1934, to March 31, 1935. As already announced, dividends for the year193 words
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Article471 1936-08-01 11 MR. T. J. CUMMING’S VISIT TO ESTATE The ordinary annual general meeting of the Bukit Rajah Rubber Co., Ltd. was held in London on July 23. Sir Edward Rosling (the chairman > said that the results for the year were again disappointing It was hoped as the471 words
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Article335 1936-08-01 11 Once Earned £6,000 A Year London, July 24. “He began life with the misfortune of being the son of a rich man,” it was stated at the London Bankruptcy Court yesterday of a debtor who once earned £6,000 a year. 1' He was Harcourt George335 words
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Article469 1936-08-01 11 MAY FIGURES PUBLISHED According to the July issue of the International Tin Research and Development Council’s Bulletin, published by the Hague Statistical Office, world apparent consump- tion of tin in May, 1936, was 1,400 ton lower than in April, and was also lower than I the figure469 words
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Article305 1936-08-01 11 Vaffambrosa Pays 75 Per Cent. The report of the directors of Vallambrosa Rubber Co. Ltd. for the year ended Mar. 31, 1936. states that the crop harvested was 1,409,700 lb. and the standard assessment for the calendar year 1936 has been fixed at 2,291,423 lb. The exportable305 words
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Article48 1936-08-01 11 The following telegram has been received from the mine of Takuapa Valley Fin Dredging :—For July—Dredge Takuapa No. 1, 685 hours. 180,000 cubic yards, 353 piculs Dredge Takuapa No. 2 650 hours, 180,000 cubic yards, 823 piculs; Estimated value of output $65,000; Mine working costs $39,600.48 words
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Article115 1936-08-01 11 sportsmanship.”—Reuter and British Radio. To Be Held In Japan Berlin, July 31. Tokio hats been awarded the 1940 Olympics. Britain has withdrawn her request that the 1940 games should be held in England and the question now lies between the claims of Japan and Finland. It is understoodsportsmanship.”—Reuter and British Radio. - 115 words
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Advertisement162 1936-08-01 11 ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY) In the High Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy No. 125 of 1936. RE The Firm of Long Kee alias Long Kee Co. Notice is hereby given that on a Creditor’s Petition filed on the 30th day of Julv. 1936, an Interim162 words
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Advertisement104 1936-08-01 11 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the power* cf attorney dated the 11th day of March. 1926 granted by K.V.A.L A.L.R.M. Alagappa Chettiar to K.V. A.L. A.L. Alagappa Chettiar with reference to the management of the moneylending business of the firm of “K.V.A.L.A.L.” in Penang, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and Muar104 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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379 1936-08-01 12 WAGE COST COMPARED WITH FOREIGN SCALES With reference to the small share of British ships in the timber trade from Russia, the Chamber of Shipping has is-j sued the following comparison of the total j < monthly wages cf officers and crews in ships379 words
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216 1936-08-01 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. “RANCH T’ from Yokohama viaports. Sails same day tor Colombo. B<»mbav, \dvn. Port Said, Malta. Marseilles, Gibraltar. Plymouth and London. TOMORROW M.S "RHEINLAND” from China. Japan. I Shanghai. Hongkong. Manila, and Singapore Sails same day for Colombo. Port Said. Marseilles Rotterdam, and Hamburg216 words
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Article282 1936-08-01 12 JOINT GENERAL MANAGER TO RETIRE It is understood that Mr. A. B. Cantyj is rearing from his position of joint! general manager of Cunard White Star Ltd. He will, however, remain a director of the company. Mr. Canty was born in Liverpool in IS7O. He was282 words
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355 1936-08-01 12 New Crossley Diesel Engine Installed A small coastal motorship, now named Milleeta. has had a long and varied exis- fence. Originally known as Erna, she was i launched towards the end of 1909 at Hammelwarden, Holland, from the yard of C. Luhring. Shortly afterwards she355 words
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496 1936-08-01 12 Happy Records At Southampton Southampton. July 23. “There is nothing in particular on today,” said the Southampton Docks offur-u to a representative of the Morning Post “The Queen Mary and Champlain are raiiling for Nev/ York, the Bremen and Aquitania arriving, and there is the496 words
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140 1936-08-01 12 Colour schemes play an important part in many organisations, and a note in the July issue of “The P.L.A. Monthly” records that Some shipowners use a colour scheme in connection with the loading of their ships and I watched a ’Port Marker' at work140 words
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Miscellaneous1896 1936-08-01 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES MARCH TUNES BY RADIO A “DON JUAN" POEM GRENADIER GUARDS PERSONALITIES-29 His Majesty Grenadier Guards Band is the record. Now we shall have him in a reputed to be one of the best military 1 symphonic poem, which is composed by w_ au 11 rH-rmittin" ZJP* Richard1,896 words
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Article105 1936-08-01 13 Today at th;' Esplanade from 8.30 djo. to 10.30 p.m. March—Gallito— Lope. Overture—Rienzi —Wagner. Selection —Dance Memories—Finck. Tuner the World has danced to. The Original Lancers’ ‘Quadrille, Waltz—“Du Und Du” Waltz from “A Country Girl” “Amoretten Tanz” Polka—“Rum-tum-tum” “The Sultan’s Polka” “Black and Tan” Barn Dance —“The Piccaninnies”105 words
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Miscellaneous663 1936-08-01 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES c p n ™i2 m 7.20 News in English. 7.35 —Greetings to listeners in the “Near East.” 7.40 —Concert of light music (continued). 8.20 News and economic review in German. 8.35 —Variety programme with Marcel Wittrisch. 9.20 —News and economic reveiw in English on DJQ in Dutch on663 words
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Miscellaneous502 1936-08-01 13 > Church Sunday School. Sponsored by the India Sunday School Union. s.l6—Church service relayed from St. John’s Church. > 6.3l—Talk (Bengali). “Graphology— A I Guide to Human Hearts.” 6.46—A musical entertainment. 7.46—lnstrumental music. B.ol—News in Bengali. B.l6—News in English. B.3l—Selected baritone solos by Peter Dawson, f Pianoforte solos by Mark502 words
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Article916 1936-08-01 14 Second Day Of Professional Meeting FINAL SELECTIONS BY IIC-TAC The following is the programme for today. RACE 1 HORSES. Class 4, Division 3. 5 12 Furlongs. 0 0 4 BAY LADDIE 9.06 S.D. Scott Logue 00 2 VEDERER 8 12 W OwnCr 00 0 PERSONALITY916 words
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Article, Illustration12 1936-08-01 14 who scored a brilliant 202 for Yorkshire against Middlesex yesterday.12 words
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Article182 1936-08-01 14 Mercer Captures Ten For 51 Runs London. July 31. Yorkshire beat Middlesex by an innings and 170 ru s. Middlesex 127 (Smailes 7 for 72) and 1721 (Bowes 5 for 52) Yorkshire 469 (Sutcliffe! 202) HANTS BEAT LANCASHIRE Hampshire defeated Lancashire by eight; wickets.182 words
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Article562 1936-08-01 14 Incident In Yesterday's Soccer Match FRAYED TEMPERS I Frayed tempers were again promin-| ent at a first division match m the Penang League yesterday but except- t ing for a member of the crowd rushing on to the field and being promptly seized and handed562 words
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380 1936-08-01 14 HOME BOXING Hough And Sexton Clash Again (BY ‘‘STRAIGHT LEFT”) London, July 23. DAVE CROWLEY, the Clerkenwell feather-weight, evidently impressed the Americans in his three fights in New York at the beginning of his stay in the States. I So much so that Dave was380 words
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Article545 1936-08-01 14 Veteran Gabo Loses Despite Great Rally GOOD FIGHTS AT WEMBLEY (BY “SPECTATOR") A g.eat last minute rally by the veteran Filipino flyweight, Kid Gabo, provided all the thrills at last nignt’s boxing at the Wembley Park. Gabo put up a game display against his youthful and far speedier545 words
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1689 1936-08-01 15 NEWMARKET OPINION OF FAVOURITE Precipitation Conceded Excellent Chance London, July 22. IN spite of the capital credentials of Rhodes Scholar, conqueror of Mahmoud at Ascot, and runaway winner of the Eclipse, our Newmarket Correspondent does not consider the St. Leger1,689 words
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Article370 1936-08-01 15 GOLF Easy Wins For Miss Fishwick And Longhurst London, July 24. ■BRITISH golfers in Henry Longhurst. of Addington, a former Cambridge captain, and Miss Diana Fishwick (Went- worth) carried off two German titles on I the Wansee course, Berlin yesterday. Longhurst won the open amateur cham-i370 words
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Article588 1936-08-01 15 Aldo Spaldi Adds To Compatriots’ Wins Over East Ender TECHNICAL K.O. IN SECOND New York, July 24. Jack (Kid) Berg, former British light-weight champion, has said goodbye to whatever hopes he may have had of qualifying for a world title fight with Tony Canzoneri, the Italian-American. His588 words
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197 1936-08-01 15 NO RAISED ARMS AT OLYMPIC GAMES London, July 24. The British Olympic team wall use only the military salute —“Eyes Right”- -without any arm salute, when they march pa»t Herr Hitler at the opening Games in Berlin on August 1. This was197 words
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Advertisement256 1936-08-01 15 HEARD 'j' ĕ NG—vld~— h ’W’ t a lucky chap If BAINS. 1 BURMA SOUNDS IT— I WISH VOU’Dyhs-' aL J If? fix you up |i .Ji clock' what j JY p ARf V If how flluhg tircd T wgu we must GtT yuK ftOUHO Qvat tNOUGH you i TOU256 words
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Article, Illustration223 1936-08-01 16 BUNN\ AL STIN in action at Wimbledon during; hia match with W. L. Allison, the U.S. No. 1 player. Austin won in three straight sets and met Baron von Cramm of Germany in the semi-final. BRITISH HOPES REACH SEMI-FINAL F. J. PERRY, the champion, passed223 words