Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 September 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1936-09-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 210. Vol. XCIV. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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413 1936-09-09 1 Sensation At Kuala Lumpur SLASHED IN NECK AT RAILWAY OFFICES (Prom Our Own Correspondent) t Kuala Lumpur, September 9. AS the (reneral Manager, I'.M.S. Railways, the Hon. Mr. D. H. Elias, reached the top of his private staircase to enter his office413 words
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Article, Illustration350 1936-09-09 1 BASIC ENGLISH THE SOLUTION D. Victor Purcell, Protector of Chinese, Penang, addressed the Penang Rotary Club today *»n Basic English. Dr. Purcell said: I have addressed the Rotary Clubs in > mgapore and Ipoh on the subject of Basic Knghsh and T am in danger of being considered350 words
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Article81 1936-09-09 1 Reuter. Lisbon, Sept. 9. Modifed martial law has been proclaimed following the mutiny of two warships, whereon the Lisbon Forts opened fire. The warships were towed to shallow wasters and the mutineers arrested. The city is calm but troops are confined to barracks and polirt are guardingReuter. - 81 words
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Article89 1936-09-09 1 Funeral Fixed For Sept. 19 Mr. Lee Cheng Ong, eldest son of the late Mr. Lee Soon Theam, who flew to Penang by the Penang-Hongkong air mail plane from Hongkong last Friday arrived in Penang at the week-end. It is understood that he has consulted his89 words
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Article98 1936-09-09 1 Two engines of the Penang Fire Brigade, under the charge of the Superintendent, Mr. A. J. Brown, were called out yesterday afternoon to quell a small fire at the junction of the road leading from the Hill Railway Stationrand the Ayer Itam Road. Half the roof98 words
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Article328 1936-09-09 1 .Reuter. IPIUANG GAZETTE SPECIAL! Canton, Sept. 8. KWANGST’s peace terms which have been accepted by Nanking are as follows: The Nineteenth Army be permitted to be revived under the command of Tsai Tingkal, comprising three divisions, subsidised by Nanking and stationed in South Kwangtung. Secondly. General Li.Reuter. - 328 words
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Article220 1936-09-09 1 AIR MAILS A mail for Australia. New Zealand. Java and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thence by Singapore-Australia Air Mail Service will close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Amsterdam and London by K.L.M. service will close at 7 p.m. today. EASTBOUND IMPERIAL AIR MAIL220 words
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Article170 1936-09-09 1 Reuter. Anfi-Bolshevtsn; I Propaganda Nuremburgs S°pt. 8. No expense has been spared to make the Nazi Party Congress opening tomorrow as impressive as possible. It is estimated that the Government is spending two million sterling transporting, housing and feeding hundreds of thousands of delegates representing hundreds ofReuter. - 170 words
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Article87 1936-09-09 1 British Radio. Lord Swinton Congratulates Mrs. Markham London, September 8. The Air Secretary, Lord Swinton, has sent to Mrs. Beryl Markham, the Kenya airwoman and first woman pilot to fly solo across the North Atlantic from east to west, a telegram of hearty congratulations on your splendidBritish Radio. - 87 words
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Article, Illustration145 1936-09-09 1 Reuter. RECOVERING FROM MENTAL STRAIN London, Sept. 8. THE Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, who has derived great benefit from his stay in the country, has been advised to extend his holiday. He will continue to maintain close touch with his colleagues on questions of major importance,Reuter. - 145 words
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Article56 1936-09-09 1 Reuter. Amsterdam, Sept. 8 DESPITE the Government's protestations, the Peoples (‘«lue d at Batavia by 36 votes to <S rejected a bill proposing to increase the Dutch East Indies native rubber duty to ten percent ad valorem, but as the Council has only advisory power, theReuter. - 56 words
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Article49 1936-09-09 1 British Radio. London, Hept. 8. Field Marshal Baron Carl Gustar Mannerheim, who since 1931 has been chairman of the Council of National Defence of Finland, is due by air at Croydon tomorrow and will be guest of the British Gov-e-nment from September 12 to 26 inclusive.British Radio.British Radio. - 49 words
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Advertisement12 1936-09-09 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement57 1936-09-09 1 RACE PROGRAMME AND SELECTIONS See F'CC/e 'l4. "'.fret ST /yC hSF Take a tip from a good housekeeper. Serve appetizing dishes garnished with the finest imported bacon. Make breakfast a delight by adding one of these brands to it. AUSTRALIAN ("Pineapple Brand") DEVONSHIRE and DANISH Have you tried our CHILLED57 words
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Article, Illustration1027 1936-09-09 2 His Letters From Infatuated Girls Infatuated girls who wrote lots of letters to a band conductor were referred to at Watford police-court, when Sandor Horvath, a Hungarian band leader, was ordered to pay £1 a week on an affiliation 1 order. an appeal will be made1,027 words
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990 1936-09-09 2 Transatlantic Air Service RECENTLY the Under-Secretary of State for Air (The Right Hon: Sir Philip A. G. D. Sassoon, Bart., G.8.E., C .M .G M. P made the following official statement in the House of Commons with respect to the Transatlantic Air Service.990 words
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Article244 1936-09-09 2 Punctual For Meals j How do bees tell the time? Speaking at the Eastern and Home Counties’ Convention of Beekeepers at Cambridge last week, Mr. L. Illingworth said that one of the most interesting and humorous things about bees was that they had a sense244 words
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Article346 1936-09-09 2 that you could not remember a particul ir one I remembered this letter hecaus< was written in such an obstrusive way Answering other questions by Mr Arnold, Horvath said he was 36. Mr. Arnold: Nearly old enough to be Miss Coop’s father. What does346 words
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Advertisement682 1936-09-09 2 STOMACH SUFFERER DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL AS INCURABLE Now Eats Good Meals There is no need for stomach sufferers to, despair of relief if they av< not tried Maclean Brand Stomach. Powder. Almost every leer I arrive from one-time incurables who have been put right by Maclean) Brand. Read this letter682 words
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Advertisement270 1936-09-09 2 PENANG HILL RAILWAY 5 v I Delightful days wall be yours if you visit Penang Hill. Excursion tickets are cheap. TIME TABLE UP TRAINS. MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS 6.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. every 30 minutes I 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. every 15 10.00 a,m. to 4.00 p.m. every 30270 words
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766 1936-09-09 3 Immediate Transport To Near East REACTIONS TO GOVERNMENT’S DECLARATION London, Sept. 8. The War Office hag announced arrangements for the embarkation of reinforcements for Palestine. From September 12, when the Second Battalion of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, the Royal Irish Fusiliers and Royal Engineers sail766 words
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Article, Illustration28 1936-09-09 3 Reuter. The Hague, Sept. 8. The engagement is announced of Princess Juliana, Heiress-Apparent to the throne of the Netherlands, to Prince Bernard Zurlippe Biesterfeld. Reuter.Reuter. - 28 words
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Article78 1936-09-09 3 the present situation in Europe.Reuter Wireless. I Extra 4,000.000,000 Francs To Be Spent l4ris, Sept. 8. The Cabinet has approved a bill costing 4,000,000,000 francs for improving the equipment of land, sea and air forces, increasing the number of regulars and strengthening defence. The Government states the new*the present situation in Europe.Reuter Wireless. I - 78 words
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Article37 1936-09-09 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Sept. 8. The new German Minister to Siam, Dr. Thomas, was formerly Consul-General at Tunis. The present charge d'affaires, Herr Stoller, has been promoted to ConsulGeneral at Tientsin.37 words
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Article320 1936-09-09 3 'FARMERS' HEAVEN SENT CHANCE Recovery In Sight After, 60 Years Agriculture has now a heaven-sent” opportunity for recovery after its 60 years of depression, according to Prof. W. R. Scott, of Glasgow, president of the Royal Economic Society. Speaking at the fourth International Conference of Agricultural Economists at St. Andrews,320 words
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Article86 1936-09-09 3 British Radio. Austrian Capital Goes British’* London, Sept. 8. The K ng travelling home from his holiday cru.se incognitio reached Vienna by train at 1 p.m. today. He was welcomed in the name of President Miklas and the Austrian Government. The British Minister, Sir Walford Selby,British Radio. - 86 words
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66 1936-09-09 3 Reuter. Flames Approaching A Dynamite Store Los Angeles. Sept. 8. The summer cottages of hundreds of film stars at Malibu Beach are threatened by a bush fire raging within four miles of the film colony’s seaside playground. Despite the efforts of 500 firefighters, theReuter. - 66 words
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Article69 1936-09-09 3 Reuter. Washington, Sept. 8. The Treasury announces the offer of 5400,000,000 Bonds, 2 3'4 per cent, redeemable in 20 to 23 years. A similar offer will be made to holders of $514,000.000 Treasury Notes maturing Sept. 15. The primary motive of the offer is believed on WallReuter. , - 69 words
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Article37 1936-09-09 3 Reuter Wireless. Rome, Sept. 8. Ras Gugsa, the first Abyssinian chief to submit to the Italians, was received by the Duce to whom he presented the Imperial decorations conferred on him by the Negus.Reuter Wireless. - 37 words
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Article31 1936-09-09 3 Reuter Wireless. Vatican City, Sept. Officials deny that the Pope is ill. They state his Holiness held the usual audience today and has not cancelled audiences tomorrow.Reuter Wireless.Reuter Wireless. - 31 words
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Article34 1936-09-09 3 (From Our Own Correspondent J London, Sept. S. Captain I. L. Cronyn, ex-Irish has been appointed superintendent of th» old prison, Singapore. He will arrive iw the first week of October34 words
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Advertisement261 1936-09-09 3 Wednesday, 9th September, 1936. LADIES' GUEST NIGHT AT BOTH PARKS WEMBLEY CFNTS MAIN GATE 10 GENTS ONLY ROYAL RUBY’s'OPERA- Ali Baba And The Hneves Redl f?pp^ e x ir CINEMA— Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen OPEN-AIR CINEMA wa EVERYBODY. TAN SEATS 40, 30 and 20 Cents No Free Bists261 words
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Advertisement139 1936-09-09 3 DEPENDABLE WATCHES CLOCKS by RELIABLE j ROUND WALL CLOCKS 12“ DIAL. 8-DAY LEVER i MOVEMENT. RELIABLE TIME- 1 BZEEfIPER.. non strike $lB-50 TEMPUS WATCH A VERY RELIABLE LOW STRIKE C 94 Sil PRICED WATCH. GOOD TIME- J KEEPER NICKEL PLATED. PLAIN DIAL. STRONGLY MADE F R ROUGH USE w W139 words
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Article316 1936-09-09 4 SOON TO BE SEEN IN MALAYA many bigF-powere<l cars can travel from Singapore to Penang «hi six gallons of petrol None, of course. But this is the remarkable performance attributed to a ty|>e of aeroplane which will be seen swn in Malaya. The day is fast316 words
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Article302 1936-09-09 4 Air Commodore Smith To Fly To Hong Kong Air Commodore Sydney Smith will leave Singapore on Sept. 21, with two Singapore HI Flying B;ats of No. 205 Squadron, on a flight to Hong Kong, where Air Commodore Smith, as Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F. in the Far East,302 words
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Article, Illustration1107 1936-09-09 4 RAJA MU DA Of SELANGOR ENTERTAINED The Klang and Coast Rotary Club entertained the Raja Muda, Selangor, past president, to a dinner at the Railway Station Restaurant, Klang during the week-end, in honour of his being appointed Raja Muda. Rotarian R. Irvine presided. Rotarian Goh Hock Huat1,107 words
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Article127 1936-09-09 4 Important Problems To Be Solved The 6th Pacific Rotary Conference will be held in Wellington, New Zealand, from Mar. 2to 5, 1937. The Rotary International News Letter has the following comments on the Conference Countries of the Pacific basin are confronted with many important problems to be127 words
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Article114 1936-09-09 4 Steamer Passengers Twice Rescued A dozen passengers on the Bristol Channel pleasure steamer Cambria had the novel experience of being twice rescued last week The steamer, bound from Cardiff to Wes-ton-super-Mare, was prevented by thick fog from locating the landing jetty af Weston. She anchored out in114 words
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Advertisement207 1936-09-09 4 REPTILE SKIN SHOES ARE ALWAYS FASHIONABLE. COMFORTABLE DURABLE AND ARE VERY CHEAP TOO. OBTAINABLE ONLY AT BOON HAK CO. (THE LEADING SHOE SHOP) 25. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. I Automatic I Record Changing P us Marconiphone Brilliance ii fHsillWißw I iflBBllllo I B I MI *****1111/ll 11 IIIiIIII *****1 l *****207 words
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Article658 1936-09-09 5 A” VISITING ITS FUN CITY TODAY Sir Josiah Stamp On A New World” (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 1. new distinction is to be accorded to Blackpool. 1 he famous Lancashire resort will be not only the meeting place, from September 9 to658 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-09-09 5 GOING ON HOLIDAY Lady Peel, (Beatrice Lille of the stage) leaving Victoria Station for Antibes., where she .s to spend a holiday with her son, Sir Robert Peel.31 words
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121 1936-09-09 5 The following amendment to the Queen’s Scholarships, F.M.S., regulation is Gazetted: A selected candidate who proposes to study medicine and does not possess the qualifications in physics, chemistry or biology necessary for admission to the medical course at any approved University may be required121 words
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551 1936-09-09 5 ONLY £2,000 LEFT TO MEET CLAIMS NO HOPE OF DIVIDEND FOR CREDITORS Statutory meetings of creditors and i shareholders under a winding-up order made against the London Clinic and Nursing Home Ltd., of Devonshire-place, W,— the largest nurring home in Britainwere held at Bankruptcy-buildings. Carey-street,551 words
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Article, Illustration38 1936-09-09 5 The burnt-out framework of an Imperial Airways liner which fell into the gardens of houses into which it crashed at Wallington. The crew of four were trapped in the wreckage38 words
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Article136 1936-09-09 5 i Scots Greys To Ploy Military Honours The Scots Greys are planning to re-bury I with military honour? the remains of Enj sign Ewart, one of the regiment’s heroes of the Battle of Waterloo, whose grave was recently found in a neglected condition at Salford.136 words
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Article388 1936-09-09 5 LONDON G. P. O.’S DAILY BATTLE OF WITS Two Super-Sorters Tackle The Mail Bags WO men working in a room at the ing their writs and their intuition and the vaguest of superscriptions. Everyday the sorters of the fore are unable to understand some of the388 words
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Advertisement462 1936-09-09 5 INCREASING WEIGHT MADE HER DESPAIR Every Week She Grew Heavier Do you find that you have put on weighc each time you step on the scales? tf so, you will understand this woman’s feeling of despair, as she found herself growing heavier with every week. And you will appreciate the462 words
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1348 1936-09-09 6 SWEEP CHAIRMAN GIVES EVIDENCE The hearing of the Fooi Chew Association tottery case in which six Chinese are charged with running a public lottery entitled the Fooi Chew Association Members limited sweep was further continued before Mr h. A. L. Luckham in1,348 words
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Article, Illustration32 1936-09-09 6 Charles Boyer, the English actor who was gioomed to stardom by Hollywood, is return ng to England shortly to star vn a Brit sh film, says a Hollywood message.32 words
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Article280 1936-09-09 6 Sequel To Cintra Street i Affray I DETAINED FOR 11 OBSERVATION I < I”, the Penang Middle Court yesterday afternoon, a Chinese, Wong Pang Ngui alias Wong Gooi, bearing signs of a rtruggle, was formally charged with the murder of a compatriot, Wong Kau. at 42,;280 words
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688 1936-09-09 6 jHOP tenants closely QUESTIONED Further evidence was recorded yesterday in the preliminary inquiry held by the additional ponce magistrate, Mr. H. Watson,] into the case in which a young Chinese, 'Lok Kum, stands charged with the murder ci a woman relative, woo Tai ihye688 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous207 1936-09-09 6 Positively The Last Two Shows WINDSOR] «.15 LAST NIGHT TONIGHT 9-15 The Astounding Detective Novel Now A Thrilling Tamil Talkie "PATH! BAKTHI" (The Stage Masterpiece of the Madura Original Boys Co.) Enacted by the famous actors of the Madura Original Boys Co. Thrills Romance Adventures Songs Laughter USUAL PRICES OF207 words
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Miscellaneous182 1936-09-09 6 mw war a worib apaat UNTA THEY CRASHEB HEAOOM! He was speeding his way and she hers-when they met in a collision of .motor-cars and hearts! JJ.WOMJ k ski Ker met wWENDY BARDIE T Ith RAYMOND WALBURN LAST From the «on Mobber/'byAlbertTreyftOr NIGHT i OPENING TOMORROW! The "EVERGREEN" Girl in182 words
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2533 1936-09-09 7 DR. ONG HUCK CHYE’S MOTION DEFEATED T lll refusal of the Engineer’s Department Committee to permit a dwelling house in Kinta Lane to be converted into a coffee shop formed the subject of a lengthy speech by Dr. Ong Huck Chve at yesterday’s2,533 words
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Advertisement208 1936-09-09 7 TRY NOW TO WIN A BIG PRIZE -aw- «h wav; jMrritaCjMunranr *iwi nnrn iffMiw f FRASER WEAVE'S SSOO.OO I EASY VOHNG COMPETITION CLOSING SOON Closing Date 19th September Votira Coupons Gad Be Had t All Shops J ll (■■iwm im j«x II I i— MM— jb «ar I I HE208 words
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Article610 1936-09-09 8 HE news from Shanghai yesterday Tthat China is on the brink of war with Japan is not surprising. Japan has entered upon another phase of the cat-and-mouse game which characterises her expansionist policy in China, and she has again applied the screw by submitting demands which610 words
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Article62 1936-09-09 8 San Francisco, Sept. 8. Five hundred passengers on the world touring liner President Hoover are held up here as well as an accumulation of mail for the East as a result of the sixth postponement of the sailing of the liner for the East owing to62 words
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Article629 1936-09-09 8 In Defence of Chee-Chee an English DialectLocal L'alent on the Wireless PEDAGOGUES and others frown heavily on bad English, or. to be more precise, what usage compels us to stigmatise as bad English. Most people manage to make themselves understood by the use of a simple No!”629 words
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Article874 1936-09-09 8 A GOOD ghost story always goes down well and I hope that what I am about to relate will prove interesting. The incidents connected with it are as vivid in my mind as though they occurred only yesterday. About seven years ago I was staying in874 words
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Article126 1936-09-09 8 I,— Reuter. Dissension Among The Defenders j San Sebastian, Sept. 8. I Dissension among the defenders promise* make .easy work for the insurgents wfc* are threatening the town on all sides. Socialists and anarchists are clashing seriously. The latter are determined to sack and burn theI,—Reuter. - 126 words
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Advertisement235 1936-09-09 8 1 9 :<&i \rx s» JimwjgßP M»4W& JBM WWI V,H yftJR 2lr wWra GO.O'jA'' w SOLE AGENTS V— JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG IPOIL g THE \VORI.I)RE\O\VNEI) (to > NATURAL MINERAJ WATER MB I Bottled as it flows from jßdWy.wto ie spring. ®/shto EFFECTIVE235 words
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Advertisement137 1936-09-09 8 ~A new coo£!~ jHb j ".Wt *s S. 'WHIM The cook has not changed, nor has the recipe except that Maggi’s Seasoning is now used in the kitchen. A few drops work wonders if added, just before serving. to an insipid dish, weak soup, stew, gravy or sauce. Maggis Seasoning137 words
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1251 1936-09-09 9 Sequel To Car Accident CAUSE OF INJURED TAMIL’S DEATH Medical Officer Severely Cross-Examined (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept 8. HOW the recumbent position of a man taken to hospital with a fractured arm and leg led to oueumonia which c '.used his death1,251 words
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Article290 1936-09-09 9 At The Cinemas PETTICOAT FEVER with Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy, Winifred I Shotter, Reginald Owen. M.G.M. Picture. Directed by George Fitzmaurice. At the Queen's. Robert Montgomery and Myrna Loy make an excellent comedy team in this film adaptation of Mark Reed's American stage success. The story’290 words
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Article141 1936-09-09 9 Funeral This Afternoon The death took place yesterday evening at her residence, No. 9 Argus Lane, Penang, l of Mrs. Mary Frances Robless. The deceased, who was 64, had been ailing for some time. i Of an amiable and charitable disposition, Mrs. Robless counted141 words
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Article78 1936-09-09 9 i Two semi-finals in the Penang Sports Club’s tennis tournament was played yes1 terday afternoon on the padang In the < imixed doubles, Dr. and Mrs. Hopkins 4O eliminated Mr. and Mrs. Perrin after a hard game. Dr. and Mrs. Honkin? «on 6 2, 62, though they78 words
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Article150 1936-09-09 9 ESTABLISHED BY A. B. JENKINS I Salt Lake City. Sept. 8. The following records .established by the American, A. B. Jenkins, here yesterday have been officially confirmed: 200 miles at 162 m.p.h. 500 kilometres at 162.73 m.p.h. 500 miles at 159.03 m.p.h. 1,000 kilometres at 159.41150 words
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Article157 1936-09-09 9 Third List Of Subscriptions For 1935/36 Previously acknowledged $9,985.60 Anonymous 25.00 Mr. C. V. Miles 25.00 Mrs. Graham 15.00 Mr. G. W. Crawford 25.00 Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 150.00 Mrs. J. B. Myles 20.00 R. Ld. 12.50 Mr. Martin Edgar 15.00 Anonymous 20.00 Mr. N. A.157 words
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Article126 1936-09-09 9 The following Penang Sports Club player? will present themselves for the mggei practice between Colours and Whites or. the Esplanade today at 5.15 p.m.: Colours:J. F. Keay; C. H. Baker, S. L. McNee, A. Guild, L.G. Lee; J.H. Wheeler. R. B. R. Todd; D. A. Coupar, J.126 words
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Article, Illustration56 1936-09-09 9 A group photograph of Chinese studen ts who arc proceeding to various universities <n Europe to further their studies. They are all financed by the Chinese National Government under the Modernisation of China Scheme. On their return they are expected to serve under the56 words
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Article104 1936-09-09 9 n.N London(Spot! London(3 months! Singapore Business Dore Penang Business Done COPRA.(Sundried) BLACK PEPPER RUBBER London New’ York Singapore- Spot Oct./Dec J an./Mar April/June TAPIOCA Fair Seed Medium RICE Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 White No. 1 White No. 2 White No. 3 Local Rice Parboiled No. 1 White No.104 words
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Advertisement85 1936-09-09 9 CAR FOR SALE 1930 Singer 9, Excellent running order, 35 m.p.g. Taxed 1936. Fully Insured July 1937. $250. J.G. EVANS, POST OFFICE, PENANG. THE LAHAT MINES LIMITED (Incorporated in England.) Advice has been received by cable of the declaration of an interim dividend of 7V2 (less Income Tax 4/9d. in85 words
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Advertisement63 1936-09-09 9 "E. O." Hotel PENANG TONIGHT DINNER DANCE b S.S PRESIDENT MONROE” IN PORT. DINNER" DANCES Thursday Saturday Next Saturday, 19th September 6th ANNUAL EUROPEAN VOLUNTEER BALL j WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. c? p pS IN THE LATEST I I I DESIGNS AND I COLOURINGS f from Zf63 words
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Financial & Commercial Section
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Article1322 1936-09-09 10 Labour Costs Only A Seventh Df Those In U. S. A. The world’s tool trade has changed greatly since the Great War, and it seems to be in process of still more cnanges. Hitherto the prcductio of s eel on a large and economical1,322 words
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Article31 1936-09-09 10 Crop returns for August. Ayer Kuning 80.500 lb. Badek 23.500 Bradwall 47.400 Chersonese 71,500 Dennistown 31,500 f Highlands 112,500 Klabang 104.179 Krian 64.700 Sungei Krian 122,800 Sungei Way 53,50031 words
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Article589 1936-09-09 10 The fellow!ng publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. F.M.S., during the period August' 29 to September 4, 1936, inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library. Fullerton Building, Singapore, j Applications may be made by members of the public589 words
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Article1189 1936-09-09 10 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. 12 c names. a w IbS RUBBER (Dollar). I t I I I Allenby Rubber Co. 150 160 I Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 100 1 10 I Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 32% 3g*? I Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 1 35 1 40 I Ayer Molek Rubber1,189 words
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Advertisement828 1936-09-09 10 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK A MEW OF INDIA axjstraua CHENAj (ft) DIE ww (incorporated in England by Charter 1853) SAFE DEPOSIT Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,00L UtKVIwE HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London. E.C. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES Agencies Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Rangoon for the safe keeping of valuables, Amritaar Iloilo828 words
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Article340 1936-09-09 11 London, September 8. Stock markets were again active. <hare of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or fall otherwise stated ymversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 119% ipunding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 118% War Loan, 3% p.c 107% -f-% Straits 6 p.c., 1936-51 102% ran. Union Assce. (Units) 11340 words
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Article108 1936-09-09 11 London. September 8. RUBBER: Easy. Spot 7% buyers 7% sellers. Oct./Dec. 7H buyers 7% sellers. Jan./March 7% buyers 7K sellers. April/June 7}J buyers 774 s sellers. New York 16.21 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 46,172, tons Liverpool 61,921 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.0.0. PEPPER White Muntok108 words
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Article108 1936-09-09 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 76 37(64 76 49|64 New York 5.04 ft 5.05% Montreal .5.04% 5.05% Brussels 29.82% 29.92% Geneva 15.46% 15.49 Amsterdam 7.43 7.47% Milan 64ft 64% Berlin 12.53% 12.58 Prague 121% 122 Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Madrid108 words
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Article207 1936-09-09 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today Buyers Sellers MINING Ampat 4(4% 419 Ayer Weng 1.70 1-77% B. Selangor 85 87% Chenderiang 14(3 15,0 Hitam 48 51 Hong Fatt 85 90 Jelapang 1519 16 3 Johan 25 27% Jelebu207 words
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Article357 1936-09-09 11 DISTRIBUTION OF THREE PER CENT. The report of Brunei United Plantations. < Limited for the year ended June 30, states: The net profit for the year amounts to $23,672.93 (as against $18,402.51 for the < previous year) to which must be added the balance of $24,076.83 brought357 words
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Article142 1936-09-09 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Buyers Seilers MINING Ampats 413 4|7% A. Wengs 1.67% 1.75 B. Selangors 84 88 Jelebus 84 88 Johans 25 27% K. Kampars 114% 11(10% Kuchais 77% 82% Lukuts 1.05 1.10 N. Taipings 55 57% Pungahs 21 3 22'0 Rahmans 97% 1.00 R. Tin Fields 7(1%142 words
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Article549 1936-09-09 11 Dredge Being Moved To Sirusa 1 Puteh Tin Dredging Company, Limited report for the year ended April 30, states: The dredging plant continued to operate throughout the year on curtalied running time, due to the continuance of restriction i of output, the total hours worked being 6,196549 words
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Article135 1936-09-09 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Seller» TIN Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75 Batu Selangor 84 86 Hitam 48 50 Hong Fatt 85 87% Jelebu 85 87% Kuchai 77% 82% Lukut 1.02% 1.05 North Taiping 55 57 Petalings 7.50 7.65 Rahman Hyd. 95 97% Rantau Ordy. 77% 80 Rantau Pref. 80 85 Sungei135 words
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Article311 1936-09-09 11 A new pooling agreement has been filed with the U. S. Commerce Department’s Shipping Board Bureau by ten companies engaged in the North Atlantic cargo trade from Continental ports. Known as the westbound pool, the agreement gives to the lines serving German ports 52 per cent,311 words
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Article379 1936-09-09 11 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today Yesterday Today Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers TINS Ampats 44% 4|7% 4J4% 4|7% Asams 28j0 29 0 28|0 29|0 Ayer Hitams 15|3 16 0 15|3 16|0 Ayer Wengs 1.67% 1.72% 1.70 1.75 Bangrins 170 17 9 17|0379 words
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Article239 1936-09-09 11 Buyer» Sellers RUBBER Allenbys 1.52% 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.52% 1.57% Bassetts 60 62% B. Lintangs 1.17% 1.20 Bentas 97% 1.00 Brogas 87 90 Indragiris 117% 1.20 M. Pindas 1.42% 1.50 Mentakabs 40 42% N. Scudais 1.50 1.57% Pajams 1.80 1.87% Teluk Ansons 1-27% 1.35 Sungei Tukangs 1.17% 1.20239 words
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1126 1936-09-09 12 Sub-Normal Conditions In North Atlantic SINCE the early days when English seamen first crossed the North Atlantic, making their landfall along the Newfoundland coast or further south along the coasts of wKht we know as Nova Scotia or New England, the ice menace1,126 words
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Article164 1936-09-09 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today S.S. M.\T.\ H.\RI” from Singapore via ports. b-S, "Kil IKI MARL from Bombay via Colombo sails same day for Japan ports via Singapore. TOMORROW S.S. "CLYTONEUS” from Singapore sails for Harve, Liverpool and Bromborough. S.S. "ERRIA” from Singapore via Malacca, and Port Swettenham. Sails164 words
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Article698 1936-09-09 12 CATTLE AND CARGO MOTOR VESSEL Lairdscrest.Messrs. Harland and Wciff launched, c August 6, at their Beltas yard the second of the three twin-screw motor cattle and cargo vessels for the Glasgow-Belfast-L:ndcnderry service O f the Burns and Laird Lines, Ltd. The Lairdscrest entered the water with698 words
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Miscellaneous1873 1936-09-09 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES The Last 01' The RADIO The Pick Of The Classics PERSONALITIES-61 Programmes Qf rr, lf r h>! R Tonight I stcncis will hear from the BerA comments if on the S. LtCfjei u .f i,. T r n»<imMrn "i JmIMHkzX <A>" I n Station short musical pieces,1,873 words
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Article65 1936-09-09 13 Today, at the Waterfall’s from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. OvertureBronze horse.Auber. SelectionBitter Sweet.Coward. WaltzBeauty’s daughters.Lowthian. Intermezzo SceneIn a Persian market. Ketelbey Fox Trot—Throwin’ stones at the sun. Simon. MarchArgandab.Thompson. Tomorrow, at the Esplanade from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p. m. MarchThe thin red line.Alford. OverturePoet and peasant.Suppe.65 words
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Advertisement710 1936-09-09 13 SpyX f i J I 3 I i louuul i iL '*BfcS3y3 *'■llll FIIMMBU Um* GLBNSHIBL Vdon. R’dam. H burg,“ X C. MENESTHBUS Mar3eU.es, London" Hamburg 11 and Glasgow R. DIOMED >tt6rdam Hambur S. Hun and Sept 18 OCL 14 mjediterranf.an and Liverpool Sept 24 Oct 20 C. CLYTONEUS w710 words
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Advertisement120 1936-09-09 13 From Arrive Arrive Penang Marseilles New York Sept. 10 PRES. MONROE Oct. 7 Oct. 20 Sept. 24 PRES. VAN BUREN Oct. 21 Nov. 3 Oct. 8 PRES. GARFIELD Nov. 4 Nov. 17 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on our New Liners The120 words
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Advertisement421 1936-09-09 13 and Ct W BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hit Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan Homewardsjor Port Said, due Penang 1936. due Penang 1936. o S/S RAJPUT ANA” Sept. 12 S/S RAWALPIND I Sept. 10 g/g421 words
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Advertisement219 1936-09-09 13 GKNKKAL AUAUNTt» FOB CUNARD WHITE STAB LENB TO EMROPE via SUEZ REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE Singapore and Penang to London via Colombo. Aden, Sura. Port Marseilles and Gibraltar. (Steamers omit Naples until further notice) Next salMnsr» m.v. TERUKUNI MARU” Sept. 17 s.s. HAKUSAN MARU” Oct. 2 s.s. HARUNA MARU” Oct.219 words
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Miscellaneous977 1936-09-09 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BATAVIA—NIROM English on DJE, DJQ and in Dutch on DJB. 9.3sToday in Germany. Sound picWavelength: YD A 3,040 k|c (98.68 m and tures 9 -50The Ristenpart Chamber OrYDB 9,610 k|c (81,2 m jchestra. Air from the Suite in D major by TODAY Bach; Concerto grosso by Handel; Music977 words
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Article1274 1936-09-09 14 Singapore Races THE PROGRAMME The following is the programme for the second day of the Singapore Turf Club Autumn (Gold Cup) meeting to be run at Bukit Timah today: RACE 1 2.30 D.m. HORSES, Class 4, Division 3, 5 I[2 Furlongs. 0 0 21,274 words
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Article205 1936-09-09 14 D. Campbell Beats Kedah Champion In the inter-club golf competition for the Sultan's Cup played at Kulim on Sept 4, the Kulim Gclf Club beat the Kedah Golf Club by five matcher to three and a half In the opening match D. Campbell beat Che Laidin, the 1936205 words
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Article66 1936-09-09 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, September 7. The Ipoh Golf Club gained an easy victory over the Perak Turf Club (Golf Sec--1 tion in a match played yesterday on the Ipoh Golf Club course at Tiger Lane. The home Club won by 9 166 words
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Article65 1936-09-09 14 Reuter. Queen's Park Trounced By Partick T. London, Sept. 8. The following are the results of matches in the English and Scottish football leagues played today: DIVISION 1 Grimsby T. 3, Chelsea 0. DIVISION HI (Northern Section) x Southport 2, Carlisle U. 1. SCOTTISH LEAGUE Falkirk 5, QueenReuter. - 65 words
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Article39 1936-09-09 14 1 Yik Chai School Beaten 15 0 In an inter-school soccer match played during the week-end at Kuala Kurau, the Sin Hwa Chinese School trounced the Yik Chai Chinese School to the tune of 15 goats to nothing.39 words
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Article71 1936-09-09 14 The following are the fixtures for Saturday, at the Volunteer Drill Hail commencing at 5 p.m. sharp. MEN’S DOUBLES (SEMI-FINAL.) 5.00 p.m.Yeoh Cheow Beng and Ho Boon Choo vs. Tan Choon Kooi and Lim Yong Fong: Referee Ong Kee Seong. MEN’S SINGLES (SEMI-FINALA 5.40 p.m.Tung Ghim Huat71 words
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Article35 1936-09-09 14 In the Penang basket ball tournament, the Chung Wah basket ball team defeated the Cheng Lian basket ball team by 42 points to 41 at the Fun and Frolic stadium last night.35 words
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Article24 1936-09-09 14 In the Penang volley ball tournament the Lum Seng team defeated the Chum? Ling team in three straight seta 2118, 21—7, 21—19.24 words
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Article157 1936-09-09 14 14 PROBABLE STARTERS FOR TODAY London, Sept. 9. The following are the probable starters for the St. I-eger Stakes to be run at Doncaster today. RHODES SCHOLAR (Lord Astor) Dick PLASTER CAST (Lord Astor) b Sirett FOXFIELD (Sir A. Bailey) Weston PIZARRO (Lord Glanely) Jones MAGNET157 words
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Article, Illustration90 1936-09-09 14 Reuter. AMERICAN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Forest Hill, Sept. g. In the men’s singles in the America» tennis championships, Donald Bruce beat Gene Smith (California) 612, 63, 36, and John McDiarmid (Princeton) beat Professor Petra (France) 6|l, 63, Both the winners entered the quarter, finals. WOMEN’SReuter. - 90 words
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Advertisement37 1936-09-09 14 TRY NOW I TO WIN I A BIG PRIZE FRASER NEAVE’S 5500.00 EASY VOTING COMPETIIION CLOSING SOON Closing Date 19th September Voting Coupons Can Be Had At All Shops PENANG J Phone 543. TOMORROW I Dipper Dapeej37 words
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Article, Illustration1512 1936-09-09 15 Clifford Webb - The Biggest "Indoor” Season Yet AS I SEE SPORT- By Clifford Webb INHERE isn’t any real money in boxing,” said the big-shot promoters in mournful chorus, at the same time each stretching out a hand for the cable pad to dash off Bank of England offers to the Baers and1,512 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-09-09 15 WORLDS FASTEST SPRINTER.Jesse Owens, America’s Negro''champion over 100 metres and 2fU metres, with Robert Packard, second best, training at Olympic Village. Berlin.25 words
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Article268 1936-09-09 15 HOME FOOTBALL ARSENAL TO MEET BRENTFORD (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 9. Twenty-seven (eight provisional) further mid-week matches in the English and Scottish football leagues have been arranged to be played today. In the first division. Arsenal, who have recovered sufficiently to hold Hudderfield to a268 words
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Article50 1936-09-09 15 A purse of £7(500 for a British middleweight, championship contest between Jock McAvoy (Rochdale), the holder, and Jack Hyams (Stepney) has been made by Mr. S. E. Parkes, of Wandsworth Stadium. The fight would take place at .Wandsworth Stadium late this month, and McAvoy would receive £l,OOO.50 words
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Article115 1936-09-09 15 TURNS DOWN ATTRACTIVE FRENCH OFFER IDespatches from Paris state that Lee i Wa-tong, captain of the Chinese Olympic [tot .ball team, has turned down an attractive offer to turn professional by joining the Red Star Club of Paris. Lee’s performance during a recent match against the115 words
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232 1936-09-09 15 Fi?m Of Fight With Louis (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept 1 How Jack Sharkey, the foimer world’s champion, failed in his "come-back,” and was Knocked out by Joe Louis, the negro, !in New York recently, is shown by the Lathe film of the232 words
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Article710 1936-09-09 15 THE SECRET OF JESSE OWENS' REMARKABLE SUCCESS AT THE OLYMPIAD ESSE OWENS, the world’s fastest, human, has been featuring prominent-; ly in the world’s news since his phenomenal running and long-jumping during the World Olympic Games at Berlin. He showed a nice pair of heels to the710 words
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Advertisement76 1936-09-09 15 I EVERY WEDNESDAY AND U SUNDAY FROM PENANG MEDAN-SINGAPORE-JAVA. ALWAYS IN STOCK IRONSIDE LOTUS DELTA SHOES MADE IN ENGLAND. IRONSIDE LOTUS s s* oo DELTA s $7- 75 S 5 X 4 x M A PITCHAY gunny SON NO. 252/4/6 PENANG ROAD (NEXT TO QUEENS CINEMA) PENANG-SUB-AGENT IN ALOR STAR76 words
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Article, Illustration238 1936-09-09 16 TT 4 TIMC Ann, the only girl of the family, being fed 1 A- 1 151 E by Mr. Lansbury. who, himself being the father of twelve children, is an expert at the job! THE TAPE. Mr. Lansbury performing the opening ceremony with a pair238 words