Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 August 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-08-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 196. Vol. XCIV. MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article282 1936-08-24 1 Kuala Lumpur Coroner Delivers Verdict CONTRACTORS HELD TO BE CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT "Grave Moral Responsibility On The Club" (.From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 24. DELIVERING his finding in the inquest on loss of life following the collapse of«4he Selangor Club servants quarters on July282 words
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Article265 1936-08-24 1 Engaging Attention Of Government (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, August 24 Mr. Tay Lian Teck asked. “Is the Government aware of the increased encroacanent in the Malayan markets of certain < 'asses of goods made or manufactured in lapan, and will the Government imttiediately appoint a committee265 words
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Article91 1936-08-24 1 —British Radio. Adjoining Land Presented To Trustees London, August 22. The trustees of pcet. John Milton s cottage at Chalfont St. Giles. Buckinghamshire. recently issued an appeal for £1.200 to enable them to purchase the adjoining piece of land threatened by the builders. They now anrounce that Wakefield—British Radio. - 91 words
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Article658 1936-08-24 1 —Reuter. Latest From Spain London, August 23. The British steamer Gibelzerjon was stopped by a Spanish warship ten miles off Melilla. The Admiralty announces that the caplain of H.M.S. flotilla leader Codrington 1 oarded the Spanish cruiser Miguel de r ervantes which stopped the Gibelzerjon and—Reuter. - 658 words
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Article256 1936-08-24 1 British Radio. Analysis Of Road Toll London, August 22. < report. is published by the I ZjL Ministry of Transport giving an analysis of over 65,300 road accidents in 1935 involving the deaths of nearly 6,500 people. The enquiries, 'which have been undertaken as part of theBritish Radio. - 256 words
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Article145 1936-08-24 1 Nine Killed And 20 Injured Batavia. August 24. Koetaradja. Sumatra, last night experienced a serious one minute-long earthquake. Nine native are dead and 20 injured. Light and water supplies are interrupted. —Reuter. FELT IN PENANG Many Penang people felt a distinct earthquake shock this morning, the duration of145 words
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Article139 1936-08-24 1 Hebrew Lecturer Shot Dead London, August 22. A communique is/ued yesterday evening by the High Commissioner for Palestine states: “The 21 hours curfew in Jaffa, which was partially cancelled yesterday, was totally removed today, the former curfew hours between seven at night and five in the morni'g being resumed139 words
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Article, Illustration232 1936-08-24 1 —Reuter. Moscow, August 23 All defendants in the terrorist trial were sentenced to death. All sixteen accused pleaded guilty to conspiracy and declared they repented their crime. The court deliberated eight hours, and thereafter sentenced all defendants to be shot Ihe verdict was tumultuously applauded by—Reuter. - 232 words
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Article107 1936-08-24 1 —Reuter. Seven Hours Ahead Of Normandie London, Augst 22. The Queen Mary which left Southampton on Wednesday on her sixth westward crossing (ft the Atlantic, is at present well ahead of the Normandie in her fresh bid for record for the westward crossing. Up to noon today—Reuter. - 107 words
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Advertisement12 1936-08-24 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement41 1936-08-24 1 LUM CHOON S GREAT WIN OVER DEVLIN —Page 9. K C, -J, B B Vlnchor I BUTTER. I 1 B I IB J R /jS I "TWE BTiJiSR itUriEK K il B pB 92 rS PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTERWORTH 33 ——23s41 words
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793 1936-08-24 2 “Action Might Have Led To Miscarriage Of Justice” FLYING INSTRUCTOR CHARGED With CAUSING DEATH By RASH ACT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, August 22. MR. ARTHUR NEWARK, instructor to the Kuala Lumpur Living Club, was charged with causing death bv a rash act793 words
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Article108 1936-08-24 2 Contract For United Engineers UNITED Engineers Limited have secured the contract for conversion of the old first class ward at the General Hospital, Penang, into a second class ward. The following were the tenders received Sin Tat Lee Co 22,000 Tang Ah K0ng21.600 Ng Ah Kow 22,500108 words
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Article196 1936-08-24 2 .—Reuter. A Review Of The Situation t Madrid. August 22. With the conclusion of the fifth week of the civil war, the outcome is likely to be much more distant than can be foreseen at present. The position of the rival forces in the four principal areas hitherto.—Reuter. - 196 words
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Article94 1936-08-24 2 Canton. August 22. A report from Nanning quotes Gen. Li Tsung jen, the Kwangsi leader, as declaring that “as soon as the resuscitation of the Nineteenth army ig completed, we shall ask tha Central and Kwangtung armies to join us in an anti-Japanese expedition.—Sin Chew* Jit Poh.94 words
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Article, Illustration193 1936-08-24 2 WELL KNOWN PENANG RICE MERCHANT The death took place pn Saturday of Mr. Tan Lo Heong, the well known Penang rice merchant. Mr. Tan had been ailing for some time. He is survived by his wife, twp sons. Tan Swee Teong and Tan Swee193 words
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Article128 1936-08-24 2 New Enterprise By The Railways PRO VISION A L ar range mei it s have been made to run. twice monthly, special cattle trains from Besar.onthe Perlis-Siam frontier, to Penang and to Taiping and Ipoh. It is anticipated that shipments will consist of roughly 200 head monthly128 words
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Article146 1936-08-24 2 Penanq Delegates For Kuala Lumper a i Ths third committee meeting of the Penong Chinese Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign” Association was held at the Philomathic Union, Penang, yesterday. Among those present were Mr. Khor Seng Lee, Mr. Ong Keng Seng, Mr. Low Ea Be ng, Mr. Low Geok Swee,146 words
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Article23 1936-08-24 2 Mr. Joseph R.chard Pyper. Senior Superintendent of Excise has been appointed a Justice cf the Peace fcr the Settlement of Penang.23 words
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Article615 1936-08-24 2 Application In Supreme Court Mr. D. K. Walters of Messrs. Allen and Gledhill. Singapore, and Mr. Edwin: Tongue, Collecter of Estate Duty, Singapore, were in Penang two days ago in connection with an important application in the Supreme Court which was heard by Mr. Justice Gordon615 words
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Article228 1936-08-24 2 Reuter. ZinoviefF And His Friends Collapse Moscow, August 22. Zinovieff and Kamenev, the men who made history as leaders of the Bolshevist Revolution, after weeping with fellow prisoners collapsed as the prosecutor, Vishinsky, demanded their aeath sentence at today s session of the conspiracy trial. Vishinsky declared. “ThisReuter. - 228 words
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Article139 1936-08-24 2 Father's Mistake Edgar George Hraold Tomlinson, seven, of Cannons-lane, Pinner, Middlesex, was stated at the inquest at Wealdstone last week to have been electrocuted by a lampholder wired by his father. j George Theobald Tomlinson said that his son wanted to read in bed and went139 words
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Advertisement260 1936-08-24 2 Help Kidneys Don’t Take Drastic Drugs Your kidneys have nine million tiny tubes or filters which are endangered by i neglect or drastic, irritating drugs. Beware! If Kidney trouble or Bladder weakness makes you suffer from Getting UP Nights, Leg Pains, Nervousness, Dizzi--1 ness, Stiffness, Rheumatism, Lunibagv» Circles Under Eyes,260 words
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Advertisement872 1936-08-24 3 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT WHITEAWAYS GREAT ANNUAL sale: POSITIVELY ENDS SATURDAY, 29™ AUGUST BARGAINS FOR MEN PT w A T APIPPDC BARGAINS FOR THE HOME-1 SO’! si JT IN Ali UIFITHKb HOUSEHOLD LINENS Jk SV® THROUGHOUT I®l i THE STORE i JESBSJ 1/O-W ON THIS PAGE ARE ILLUSTRATED A FEW ITEMS PICKED872 words
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1428 1936-08-24 4 PARENTS TO SHARE THEIR CHILD "My Baby Needs Love" Hollywood, Aug. 14. ffTH.Vx E made plans to train Marylyn in the finest way I can. My babv needs loving care and careful guidance.” So said Miss Mary Astor, the film star1,428 words
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Article, Illustration322 1936-08-24 4 SHE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ASTOR CASE Southampton. Aug. 14. Suggestions that Miss Evelyn Laje, the actress, might be called as a witness in the legal fight between Mary Astor and her husband, were emphatically denied by Mists Laye when she arrived at Southampton322 words
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Article106 1936-08-24 4 Major's Leap To Death Wounded in the head in 1915, rejoined the Army after being invalided out, won the M.C., grieved for the wife he lost three years ago. That in brief was the history of Major James Douglas, 50, who jumped from a106 words
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Article114 1936-08-24 4 Secret Marriage Mr. Mark Weston, who until three months ago was Miss Edith Weston, a champion woman athlete, has been married to Miss Alberta Bray, of Plymouth, whom he had known for years. Mr. Weston won fame ar an international woman athlete, but, after consultations with114 words
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Article295 1936-08-24 4 Live Rounds In Hut Against Rules CORPORAL ON WAY TO COLLECT IT A guardsman who accidentally shot bis friend at Pirbright Camp gave evidence lact week at the inquest at Woking. The dead man was Guardsman Cjril Ay ling. 22. of the Ist Bn. Grenadier Guards,295 words
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Article164 1936-08-24 4 Loses Weeks Of Remission Maidstone. Aug. 14. Ex-Lieut. Baillie-Stewart, serving a five years’ sentence her for selling secret information to a foreign Power, will lose several week?’ remission due for good conduct Baillie-Stewart. I learn today. made complaints against a certain prison official; writes Daily164 words
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Article235 1936-08-24 4 The Duce's Reward Rome, Augurt 13. Almost all categories of Italian work.ng classes have been included in the 10 per cent, rise in wages which has been decreed by the workers’ federation to compensa’.e for the rire in the cost of living. Today, it is235 words
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Advertisement201 1936-08-24 4 Jfa fail ikl 81!!IlliBiWI'; GIVE "||ESSENCE of CHICKEN AFTER fever and illness or when run down the thought of food is frequently abhorrent. That is I the time for Brand's Essence of Chicken. This palatable speciality is nourishment, vitality and vigour in the most compact and assimilable form. It requires201 words
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Article674 1936-08-24 5 Remarkable Progress Of Germany's Campaign Berlin, Aug. 14. An indication of the progress of the -German Government’s campaign against unemployment and of Germany’s internal financial position is .given today in the weekly report issued by the Institute for Business Research here. This gives the following figurer.: Unemployment.674 words
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Article453 1936-08-24 5 Military Troops Clash With Armed Arab Bands Jerusalem. August 13. A military detachment was attacked today by several armed bands scattered in the hills near Talfit and Yatma, south of Nablus, and returned the fire. Reinforcements soon arrived, among them being aercplanes, which were responsible for453 words
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Article, Illustration488 1936-08-24 5 Mr. Roosevelt Reacts To Criticism Washington, August 13. Following a breakfast conference in which President Roosevelt, the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Morgenthau, and Senator Harrison and Representative Doughton Chairmen of the Finance Committees of their respective branches of Congress, participated, it was disclosed that488 words
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142 1936-08-24 5 Sergeant Acquitted A court-martial at Newcastle-on-Tyne iast week found Sergt. James Hardwick, cf the North Staffordshire Regiment, not guilty on a charge relating to tickets for the Norther.- 1 Command Tattoo at Ravensworth Castle, co. Durham. Capt. Lord Russel, of Liverpool, prosecuting, alleged that a detective142 words
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Article240 1936-08-24 5 A barrister who has heard every mur- der appeal since the inception of the Court of Criminal Appeal in 1908. yet who made a point of not looking at the perron in the dock, is retiring. I He is Mr. Robert Ernest Ross. Chief240 words
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Article282 1936-08-24 5 Sleeping Beriths And Free Meals New York. Aug. 14. Leng and short distance travel by motcrcoach has increased remarkably in the United States thir summer. In spite of the efforts of the railways to attract more passengers by introducing faster trains, streamlined without and luxuriously furnished282 words
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Article120 1936-08-24 5 Officers Robbed Stated to speak eight languages, Peter Chfjrles Bjorkman, 21, a British subject, of no fixed address, was sentenced at the South-Western Police Court last week to three months’ imprisonment on each of three theft charges, the terms to be consecutive The charges concerned120 words
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Article50 1936-08-24 5 Smash-and-grab raiders in a grey motorcar dreve up to '.he hair-dresscr’s shop in Upper Richmond-road, Mortlake, S.W., last week, .'hatte.ed the window and snatched a gold cup stated to be woit’r £5OO. The shop, known as Maison Semmens is occupied by Mr. Harold W. Semmens.50 words
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Advertisement421 1936-08-24 5 venido Vlvoni TOILET PREPARATIONS are exceptionally good and inexpensive. They havt proved extremely satisfactory in every way and are just the ideal preparations to help you show off your very best. VENIDA and \IVANI Toilet Preparations are now in popular demand and THEY MUST BE GOOD. Q VENIDA JSSI WAVE421 words
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341 1936-08-24 6 Death by misadventure” was the verdict returned by the Penang Coroner pn Saturday, at the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of a three-year old Chinese girl, Chay Ah Nya, who died from the effects of scalding. With her head barely showing above341 words
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1031 1936-08-24 6 In. spite of the uncertain weather, there was a large attendance ab the funeral of Mr. Cheah Kim Geok, a former cricketer and- footballer pf the Chinese Recreation Club, Penang, which took place yesterday from his residence No. 23, Green Hall, for1,031 words
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Article35 1936-08-24 6 —British RadJO. The Admiralty announces that the Home Fleet will leave their pegrts in the South on or about September 9 to go north to. Rosyth and Invergorden for the uwa. autumn manoeuvres.*-—British RadJO. - 35 words
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Miscellaneous202 1936-08-24 6 MAJESTIC JEROME K. JEROME'S MASTERLY STORY OH'iCld VEIDT I E »JTHE PASSING THE THIRD WteWIOOR BACK ANNA LEE WMZBB RENE RAY I»*'- 1 FRANK CELLIER |j|^.' “F?) JB!* :o: OPENING TOMORROW Co-Starred tor the first time since “Hack I Street’ in Edith barton’s world-loved store of a rebel heart. >202 words
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Miscellaneous117 1936-08-24 6 MM LAST NIGHT UNIVERSALS EERIE THRILLER "THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON" with Henry Hull Warner Oland. Tomorrow JACK BUCHANAN in ."BREWSTER’S MILLIONS" BRITISH AND DOMINIONS MUSICAL COMEDY. 11 _L -nX %K vw jgy> WED. SEPT. 2nd GRAND OPENING OF METRO-GOLD WWN-M AYER’S MARVEL OF THE SOUND ERA I lx X, MS117 words
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Miscellaneous57 1936-08-24 6 6-15 NIGHTLY 9-30 Warner Bros. Biggest Laugh Hit! A to» laughs and roarsFOR HOWIS ANO SCREAMS If hear t g,mme 6IRIS W ttu. IT TO THE MARINESI ;o; NEXT CHANGE Malayan Premiere Of Warner Bros. Production ot The Famous Musical Comedy. WnanaKß SBBW CBAM MSYMOIM Son 9* by R f57 words
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Article, Illustration60 1936-08-24 7 formerly the Hon. Joan Millicent Majoribanks, was granted a decree nisi of nullity of marriage by Mr. Justice Bucknill in the Divorce' Court last week. Her marriage to Sir Michael Duff-Assheton-Smith. Bart. took place at St. Margaret’s. Westm nster, in March lart year and this picture was taken60 words
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Article, Illustration1321 1936-08-24 7 SCENES IN RECLUSE’S HOUSE His Alleged Statement Albert Hadfield, 68, a confectioner, of Nelson-road, Whitton, was at Brentford last week committed for trial to the Centrial Criminal Court, London, charged with the murder of Mrs. Laura Mordaunt-Chap-man, aged about 60. Mrs.1,321 words
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Article397 1936-08-24 7 C)l RAGE PRAISED FROM THE BENCH Anthony St. George, 42, whose renter.ee at Dartmoor was remitted after one of his legs was fractured in gaol, was at London Sessions yesterday sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for a burglary at the East Grinstead home of Lord Glendyne. Inspr.397 words
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Article, Illustration46 1936-08-24 7 Saved from drowning, —Janet Gaynor, the film actress, who was saved from drowning by the form er water-polo player, Dick Dobinspeck, at Playa Del Rey beach, Los Angeles, last week. She was carri ed out to sea by a huge backwash of surf.46 words
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Advertisement266 1936-08-24 7 8u 1 jGA- t m♦ -r g -«I jtv-u ~> Si Eij i THattCreme Cream 11 h c rhe"^7ir c Oar\isfiing r r i i ill Cream MI& This delightful cleansing cream gl —(1 'R’ill keep your pores in working g|| s 111» ©'F-; Ex< i uisi,e, y TWI ord«266 words
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Article722 1936-08-24 8 UNDER the heading “Eminent sons of Penang” an article devoted to the life-work of Dr. u Lien Teh appeared in yesterday's “Sunday («azette”. Penang has produced many notable sons and daughters and the name of Dr. Wu Lien Teh is remembered with pride. The good work722 words
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Article593 1936-08-24 8 A Week-End oj Gloom— A Defence of Mechanical Transport —Mr. Chins V iews RAIN, rain, rain! What a weekend It began on Saturday night and by two o’clock on Sunday morning it was com’ing down heavily. By three there was vivid lightning, accompanied by distant thunder. Daybreak593 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Article412 1936-08-24 8 To The Editor. Sir, —Mr. Koh Sin Hock has ably j defended the rulings of the majority jof the Municipal Commissioners, and now for another squeal from a member I of the inarticulate class. When we are taken ill we take the advice of the412 words
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Article309 1936-08-24 8 To The Editor. Sir, —Since the failure to stop the war in Abyssinia, Britain appears to; have ceased to take an interest in mat j ters of right and wrong. Neutrality I has become an obsession, and w here i I less than a y-ear ago309 words
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Advertisement303 1936-08-24 8 Bit’s the mellowness of BOOTH’S Dry Gin that makes it so much to be desired in cocktails. Such mellowness comes only from treble distillation and maturing in sherry casks and BOOTH’S DRY is the only GIN which receives such care in its making. It is not to be wondered at303 words
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Advertisement30 1936-08-24 8 W.V/AWAVW "LUXORE" FAMOUS HANDKERCHIEFS A Necessity to the Stylish Gentleman AND "LUXETTE" FOR THE LADIES. :o: OBTAINABLE EUERYAYHERE. SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd., PENANG I lpob. Kiul. t wipnr.30 words
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789 1936-08-24 9 Loses To Lum Choon But Beats Former Selangor Champion EXCELLENT STROKE PLAY THRILLS LARGE CROWD (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. THAT the game of badminton in Selangor compares favourably with that of England and other countries was stated by789 words
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Article153 1936-08-24 9 AIR MAILS A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra, route Singapore, and thence by K.N.I.L M. Service wil close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika. Uganda. Zanzibar. Northern and Southern Rhodesia. Nyasaland, South Africa. Nigeria and Gold Coast, route Singapore, and thence by153 words
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Article294 1936-08-24 9 Instructions From Nanking A cablegram received in Singapore by the Malayan Chinese “Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign" Association from Nanking states that all contributions from Malaya sh-culd be remitted through the Central Bank of Shanghai, and the Bank will un- dertake to inform the trustees of the “Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign”294 words
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Article425 1936-08-24 9 HAWKER FOUND WITH 254 TICKETS The Gambling Suppression Department, Penang Detective Branch, carried out three raids on Saturday, all of which had their sequel in the Penang Police Court this morning. Two out of the three arrested, pleaded guilty while the other claimed trial. The first accused,425 words
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Article496 1936-08-24 9 EXCELLENT BRITISH DRAMA AT MAJESTIC the passing of the third FLOOR BACK. With Conrad Veidt, Rene Ray, Anna Lee and Frank Cellier. Gaumont-British production. At the Majestic. This picture is adapted from Jerome K. Jerome’s famous novel and is cue of the best that has come496 words
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Article168 1936-08-24 9 Mr. Yeo Boon Teck And Miss Tong Swee Horn (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 23. The marriage of Miss Tong Swee Harn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tong Takin, of Kuala Lumpur and Mr. Yeo Boon Teck. took place yesterday at the Chinese Assembly Hall168 words
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Article116 1936-08-24 9 TIN SATURDAY TODAY London—(Spot)- £182.15.0 No market London—(3 months) £179.15.0 No market Singapore $89.62 $89.75 Business Done Penang f Business Done COPRA.—(Sundried) $5.80 $5.70 BLACK PEPPER $9.30 $9.30 RUBBER London 7&d No market New York 16%c(G) No market Singapore—Spot 26V&C 26 %c Sept 26 %c 26&c Oct./Dec 26%c116 words
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Advertisement284 1936-08-24 9 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS PENGKALEN LIMITED (Incorporated in England) Advice has been received of the declaration of an interim dividend on both classes of shares of 5% (less Income Tax at 4/9d. in the payable in England on 19th September, 1936, to shareholders registered on 3rd September. 1936. Local shareholders will receive284 words
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Advertisement194 1936-08-24 9 "E. O." Hotel PENANC Wednesday, 26th August DINNER, DANCE CABARET WITH NINA VLADIMIR In A Brilliant Programme of Modern. Eccentric Acrobatic Dances. Dinner Cabaret $3/- Non-Diners $l/S.S. “PRESIDENT WILSON” In Port FOR TABIJI RESERVATIONS. PHONE 322. Nina A Vladimir will also appear at the Dinner Dances to be held on194 words
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Miscellaneous54 1936-08-24 9 ZHJ—PENANG Tonight’s Broadcast (Wavelength: 49.3 metres) 7.00 p.m. Time signal and announcements for the week. 7.08 —“London Suite” (Eric Coates). 7.20 —Talk —“Political Organisation of Commonwealth” H.V. Hodson. 7.40 —Straits Echo news bulletin. 7.4s—Recorded Pfte Medleys- played by Charlie Kunz. 8.00 —Chinese music. 8.30 —What’s on in Penang. 8.35 —Chinese54 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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622 1936-08-24 10 While Opponents Declare “End Of Control In Sight” (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 17. “End of Tin Control in Sight!” rejoiced The anti-restrictionk't Daily Express when the substance cf the Straits Times interview with Mr. Van den Broek *as published in the London newspapers622 words
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Article420 1936-08-24 10 Dividend List Re-Entered The Bukit Katil Rubber Estates, Ltd report for the year ended April 30. state: Accounts. The nett profit for the year after deducting depreciation cn buildings Directors’ fees etc., amounted to 7,236.55 Add Balance brought forward from last account 21.077.9 S Credit balance at420 words
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Article416 1936-08-24 10 SIAM’S DECISION In their weekly report on the local share market, dated Aug. 21, 1936, Messrs. Kennedy Co. state: The announcement that Siam had take* the initiative in re-opening Restriction negotiations and was sending a delegate to Landon to resume discussions had a tonic effect on416 words
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Article276 1936-08-24 10 Neutralises Effect Of Spanish Trouble Messrs. William Jacks and Co. in their F res gl.t Saga” No. 2,979, dated London. Aug 12 state: The improvement in U.S stocks on Wall Street counteracted the troubles in Spain and most commodities rose during the past week. Copper—The anticipated rise276 words
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Article1009 1936-08-24 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. u£ j NAMES. x 2 -L tZ H RUBBER (Dollar). k...... j Amalgamate*! Malay Instates 2 j Ayer Hitain I’lantmg syndicate 135 i .Ver Molek Rubber to. 1 02, ai I I Ayer I’ana- Rubber Estates 1 1«0 I Bassett Rubber to. 60 K> Vu. 11,009 words
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Advertisement918 1936-08-24 10 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE hong KONG ANO HANDEL MAATSCHAPPU SHANGHAI BANKING N v. CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong > 4 lability of members i a limited to u» (NETHERLANDS TRADING extent end in manner prescribed tv SOCIETY.) Ordlnance 11,29 Mu Head Office :—HONG KONG Established in Amsterdam 1824. Authorised Capital !«>?. Issued918 words
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Latest London and Local Share and Commodity Market Quotations
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Article214 1936-08-24 11 BROKERS LISTS CURRENT KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’» Share List today Buyers Seller» MINING Ampat 4jo 4;6 Ayer Weng 1.42% 1.47% B. Selangor 79 82% Gopeng Cons. 38|0 41|0 Hong Fatt 80 82% Jelepang 16;0 16 6 Jelebu 82 85 Kampong Lanjut 16:6214 words
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Article417 1936-08-24 11 Malcolm Bowley’s Review Messrs. Malcolm Bowley Son. in their report dated London August 14 state: Copper—The tendency has been firmer, with some reactions from the higher levels, but the close is good again on speculative buying. There is no outstanding feature to report. Consumptive demand in Europe has417 words
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Article142 1936-08-24 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Seller* TIN Batu Selangor 79 81 Hong Fatt 78 82 Jelebu 80 85 Kuchai 75 77% Lukut 97% 1.02% Nawng Pet 52% 57% North Taiping 55 57% Petalings 7.40 7.65 Pulau Kamiri 32% 37% Rahman Hyd. 95 97% Rantau Ordy. 70 75 Rantau Pref. 77% 82%142 words
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Article113 1936-08-24 11 London, August 22. RUBBER (Friday) Steady. Spot buyers 7% sellers. Oct./Dec. 7% buyers 7]> sellers. Jan./March 7H buyers 7% sellers. April/June 7% buyers 7}J sellers. New York 16.10 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 47,972 tons. Liverpool 63,270 tons. COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.0.0. PEPPER: White Muntok 4%d.113 words
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Article88 1936-08-24 11 During the week ending August 15, 1936. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 62,534 cases, of which 7,697 (12%) cases were to the United Kingdom, 176 cases to the Continent of Europe, 16,574 (27%) cases to Canada, and 38.087 (61%) cases elsewhere. Total exports for the88 words
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Article115 1936-08-24 11 Mr. Hides Plans An Expedition Port Moresby, Aug. 1>3. Mr. J.G. Hides, who is backed by an influential Sydney syndicate in his projected search for gold in the Tau Turoro valley, is'appealing to the Commonwealth Government against the Papuan Legislature’s ordinance closing the valley. If the115 words
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Article262 1936-08-24 11 Buyer» Seller» RUBBER Allenbys 147% 1.55 Ayer Panas 1.45 1.52% Bassetts 60 62 B. Lin tangs 1.12% 1.15 Bentas 92% 95 Brogas 80 85 Indragiris 1.10 1.15 M. Pindas 1.32% 1.37% Mentakabs 40 42 N. Scudais 1.40 1.45 ex Pajama 1.72% 1.80 Telok Ansons 1.25 1.30 Sungei Tukangs262 words
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Article367 1936-08-24 11 The following are the changes in cur quotations up to noon today Saturday Today Buyer» Seller» Buyer» Seller? TINS Ampats 4 0 4 3 4 0 4 3 Ayer Hitams 14 9 15 6 14 9 15 6 Ayer Wengs 1.40 1.45 1.42% 1.47% Bangrins 16 6 17367 words
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Article162 1936-08-24 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyer» Seller» MINING Ampats 4|o 4(3 Ayer Wengs 1.40 1.47% B. Selangor» 77% 80 Hong Fatta 78 82 Johans 23 27 Kamuntings 11|6 120 K. Kamuntings 6|6 7|o K, Lanjuts 1619 17|6 Laruts 9,0 9:6 N. Taipings 52% 55 Rahmans 94 98 Rantau Pref. 72%162 words
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Article105 1936-08-24 11 London on Previously TAteM Paris 76 29 64 76 27 64 New York 5.03 5.03 A Montreal 5.03% 5.03% Brussels 29.80% 29.80% Geneva 15.44 15.44 Amsterdam 7.41% 7.41 Milan 63% Berlin 12.51 12.51 Prague 121% 121% Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26%105 words
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Advertisement153 1936-08-24 11 ■—Once in your life time 150 YEARS Celebrations* PHOTOS 1 Complete set (40 Pictures) for $2.50 only. Obtainable at r 31 BISHOP sT!!!yi|||U****PeMANG S.Sk We are also colouring these photos with Oil Water colours at a slight extra charge. REPTILE SKIN SHOES ARE ALWAYS FASHIONABLE. COMFORTABLE DURABLE AND ARE VERY153 words
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593 1936-08-24 12 Substantial Increase In First Class And Cabin Sections AN improved outlook in international trade is indicated by the greater volume of travel between Europe and America during the first six months of i 1936. There is nothing sensational about the increase, for it was593 words
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Article162 1936-08-24 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. “TITAN” from Singapore sails for Harve, Liverpool, and Bromborough TOMORROW M.V. “TRICOLOR” from Far East via Singapore. Sails same day for Colombo. Port Said. Oran Casablanca. Antwerp. Rotterdam. Hamburg and Oslo UTIDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 M.V’. “SILVERPINE” from Singapore via Belawan, Sails next day162 words
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Article524 1936-08-24 12 NEW MOTOR CARGO SHIP Bardaland.— There has been laun hM Gotaverken, Gothenburg, a new motor < ship, the Bardaland. for the Swedish-!.. Line. I'he Bardaland is the ninth motors’ to have been launched for the coino- within the last seven years. Thp tor th now under524 words
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Article215 1936-08-24 12 Prospect Of Further Large Shipbuildings Orders Comments on the Clyde’s return to pu*perity were made by the president of th» Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Coione* Norman Kennedy, when he addressed :iF quarterly meeting of the Chamber recently. Regarding shipbuilding, he said that the volume of tonnage215 words
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Article242 1936-08-24 12 150th Anniversary Of Marine Society’s First Training Ship Mr. Frederick Mead, chairman of the Marine Society, presided over the quarterly court of governors in London recently. The committee reported that during the quarter ended June 30, 23 boys were drafted to the Royal and242 words
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165 1936-08-24 12 H.M.S. Conway In Fine State Of Preservation That H.M. cadet ship Conway was in a wonderful fine state of preservation and i worthy of money being spent on her to put her right for another 50 years’ service, was emphasised by Mr. Lawrence D.165 words
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Miscellaneous1875 1936-08-24 12 [RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES I 1 radio ‘‘Music For The Nursery personalities-46 r > Royal fireworks Wall” rr 1 The 8.8. C. Northern Ireland Orchestra f j] KF will open their programme ton\ght in TransNursery rhymes of all km s an< [H mission 2 at 6.35 with Handel's “Music for from1,875 words
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Advertisement679 1936-08-24 13 T 1 d M I */TC 'A u .Tk. ££BLUk'FIMtMBIJ LIMB to Europe via Suez. Vwwels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due From (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) p o q o i^wk> n Penang irseuies new x ora A. HECTOR Marseilles, London. Rotterdam Glasgow Aug. 27 PRES WILSON679 words
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Advertisement855 1936-08-24 13 ”*P=--sr P&O britisTmndia 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 MATA H ARI” Aug. 28 Outwards from London for China Japan. s/s buLAN” Sept 4 due Penang. S/S “BHUTAN” Aug.855 words
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Miscellaneous1126 1936-08-24 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES Xt <r 1 I OA _Avi A NIROM view English on DJQ and in Dutch on change and Fre.'.ch stock (Rentes). 10.20 ner members. Story of an adventure. DA I /W IM—niRVZIVI DJR. 9.35 —Today in Germany. Sound p.m. End of broadcast. 5.46 —Music training for beginners. 6.161,126 words
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Miscellaneous65 1936-08-24 13 ZBW —HONG KONG Wavelength: 34.29 m. (8750 kc|s). 1 TODAY 3.30 p.m.—Chinese Programme. 6.30 10.30 p.m.—European Programme. 7.30 p.m. —Local-Time Signal, Weather Report, Stock Quotation and Announcements. 8.30 p.m.— DA VENTRY— News Bulletin and Announcements. 1.30 p.m. —Close down. TOMORROW 3.30- p.m.- Chinese Programme. 6.30- p.m.—European Programme. 7.30 p.m.—Local-Time Signal.65 words
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Article484 1936-08-24 14 Narrow Victory For Perak KOK YING LOSES TO GRUT (I'rom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. August 23. THE inter State tennis match between Perak and Penang was continued today on the Ip di Club courts and resulted in a win tor Ferak by eight matches to seven.484 words
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Article122 1936-08-24 14 Easy Win For Penang The inter club mixed doubles match between the Ipoh Club and the Penang Sports Club resulted in an easy win tor Penang by six matches to three. RESULTS The following are the results (Penang players mentioned first) Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton bt. Mrs.122 words
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Article80 1936-08-24 14 i (From Our Own Correspondent) 4' I Taiping, August 25. The Sheppard Cup tenni? final between the Taiping Chinese Recreation Club and the Kempe Club will be played at the New Club courts on Thursday, August 27 at 4.15 p.m. The two teams will be as80 words
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Article633 1936-08-24 14 Birthday Of All Australian Horses LARGE NUMBER RACING IN THIS COUNTRY 7— Special Sports Section CONDUCTED BY TIC-TAC THERE is one important point that all racegoers should note, and they will probably note it in the latest issue of Racing Up-to-Date which is just out of the633 words
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Article216 1936-08-24 14 Ties Arranged For The Week The following ties in the Penang Sports Club lawn tennis tournament have been arranged for the week:— TODAY Mixed Doubles: Scr. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Perrin vs. Scr. Mrs. Lowther and J. A. P. Cameron. Men’s Singles “B”: Scr. J.216 words
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Article, Illustration143 1936-08-24 14 Saturday's County Cricket Matches Close of play scores in county cricket matches which began yesterday are, says Reuter: At Lords: Kent 85 (Allen 6 for 39); Middlesex 232 (Cole 5 for 631; Kent 14 for 0 At the Oval: Yorkshire 315 (Leyland 07): vs. Surrey. At143 words
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Article46 1936-08-24 14 Ladies v. Gents Match Postponed The annual cricket fixture between the Ladies and the Gentlemen of the Penang Sports Club, which was to have been played on the Esplanade yesterday, had to be postponed owing to rain which fell intermittently throughout the day.46 words
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Article48 1936-08-24 14 —Reuter. Orows With Red Star Olympiqt'e Paris, August 22. At soccer, the Chinese Olympic team drew with the Red Star Olympique, each side scoring two goals. The Japanese Olympic basket ball team beat a Combined French team by 45 points to 34 points.-—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article80 1936-08-24 14 —Reuter. Queen Of South And Dunfermline Trounced London. August 22. The following were the results of matches in the first division of the Scottish football league played today Arbroath 0. Hearts 3. Celtic 5, Queen of South 0. Dundee 3. St. Johnstone 1. Dunfermline 0. Kilmarnock 5. Falkirk—Reuter. - 80 words
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Advertisement140 1936-08-24 14 PENANG ’Phone 543. Dipper Dapee Every Thursday Saturday o: MUSIC JIMMY ANGEL'S SWING RHYTHM ORCHESTRA. I I I NEW PAGE JAY FENCING An ideal and most economical fence tor rubber estates as a protection against pig and deer etc. and for use on mines, com- z” it» —«-ipg pounds, railways,140 words
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Miscellaneous267 1936-08-24 14 LADIES' GUEST NIGHT FUN FROLIC ONLY- gents-main gate io cents only Monday, 24th August, 1936. Royal Ruby's Opera—" All Vaudeville and Kronchong Night" A GALA FOR EVERYONE. EVERY NUMBER A FAVOURITE. Seats: 60, 40 and 20 cents. No Free Lists. FOONG SENG NIN CANTONESE OPERA—“Lung Yut Cheow Chheow Sam” Seats267 words
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Article, Illustration1862 1936-08-24 15 Tournaments Begin On August 29 BASKET BALL and volley ball games were first introduced into Penang ten years ago by some returned students of the Chi-nan University, Shanghai. The first basket ball team to be formed in Penang was the Sze-tong School Team while1,862 words
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Article915 1936-08-24 15 HIGH STANDARD OF PLAY IN PENANG CPEN BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS Mis 3 CLAIRE CHAN LIKELY TO WIN WOMEN’S SINGLES Til LE—PERAK BEATEN AT SOCCERCHINA FOOTBALLERS WIN AT SELANGOR INTER-STATE TENNIS BADMINTON of a high standard was witnessed at the Volunteer Drill Hall, Penang on Saturday. Several matches915 words
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Advertisement40 1936-08-24 15 j fT .yL Hi srak. X-& yUBL a. M '^^bhbhbH|^^— I p -ir 1 ■s. < Bl SB U S- w I' I B' 1 IBREWED^AND BOTTLLED IN SINGAPORE BY THE I ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY Co .Ltc. HEN RY WAUGH t-Co -Ln.40 words
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Article, Illustration64 1936-08-24 16 PLEASE. MAY I HAVE SOME HOLIDAY SNAPS FROM HOME fbey were nut playing nap. but just swapping cigarette cards. •LOOPS Ob GLISTENING SATIN MAKE AN ORIGINAI Trimming for a black toque, a becoming FASHION FOR BLONDES. BORED! THERE'S A KICK IN IT THERE IS JOY64 words