Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 October 1936
1936-10-24
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Title Section20 1936-10-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 249. Vol. XCIV. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1936. PRICE 10 CEMTS.20 words
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304 1936-10-24 1 Ail Demands Met But Work Not Resumed TAXIS TO RESCUE OF OFFICE WORKERS (Krom Our Owe Correspondent.) Singapore, Oct. 24. \llhough settlement was arrived at after over twelve irs’ negotiations in connection with the Singapore action Company drivers’and conductors’ strike, this i oniing found the position304 words
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Article108 1936-10-24 1 —British Radio. Subscriptions At Rate Of £2,000 A Day Sul- ptlons to the Lord Mayor’s Fund ter a ’i. nal memorial to King George tiav< received at rate of £2,000 per day dur.ng the past few weeks, and last n’ghi th' total amounted to £300,916. The.—British Radio. - 108 words
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Article38 1936-10-24 1 Uuke of Connaught.—British i I iJI n »wn Prince of Denmark called at Palace yesterday and was the King. The Prince is at a ying in London, with his wife as Uuke of Connaught.—BritishUuke of Connaught.—British . i I iJI - 38 words
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Article48 1936-10-24 1 London, Oct. 23. Wt Minister, who ig spending the Chequers, visited Lord Sncw(’hajicellor cf the Exchequer t 1 r administration and later in Government, at tihe'latter’s I, x i p Surrey yesterday.—Bri1 Radio, i -o nv..< l fx>re 111 flying boats have arrrah from Alexandria.48 words
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Article647 1936-10-24 1 Non-intervention u An Empty, Torn Scrap Of Paper” —Reuter. The Soviet is virtually withdrawing from the non-intervention agreement, according to a cable from Moscow. The virtual withdrawal of the Soviet is also announced in letter handed to Lord Plymouth by M. Maisky. XTh; letter expresses that—Reuter. - 647 words
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Article, Illustration60 1936-10-24 1 THE SPANISH 4,000-ton steamer Jata-Mendi lying with her back broken in the harbour of Pasajes, Los, after an attempt had been made to dynamite her to block the entrance to the harbour. A strong tide swung her on the rocks,60 words
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Article66 1936-10-24 1 England until Thursday next.--British Radio. To Be Guests Of British Legion A party of German ex-service men under the leadership of the Duke of Saxe Coburge and Gotha will arrive at Southampton Docks today where they will be met by i representatives of the British Legion of ex-servicemenEngland until Thursday next.--British Radio. - 66 words
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Article48 1936-10-24 1 Rente i. Lisbon, Oct. 24. The Pcrtuguese Government announces that it has severed diplomatic relations with Spain whom it has sent a note giving reasors which it reserves the right to publish at an opportune moment. Portugal has recalled the charge d’Affaires Who was at Alicante.-Rente i. - 48 words
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Article302 1936-10-24 1 HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY The following are the handicaps for the first flay of the Perak Turf Club Autumn Meeting, to be run at Ipoh on Situiday. Oct. 31:— HORSES, CLASS 1, DIV. 1, 5 FURS. STR. Eastern Knight 9.00, Sunshine Sue 8.07. Miltondale 8.04.302 words
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Article53 1936-10-24 1 —British Radio. The Dover branch of the British Legi-n has decided that after the towns’ Armistice Day service on November 11, members of branch will march to the cemetery in Dover and place a wreath on the graves of Germans who died during the war and—British Radio. - 53 words
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Article148 1936-10-24 1 Sunday Gazette Features Tomorrow’s issue of the Sunday Gazette will contain anotner sketcu in .he popular series, "Famous Sens and Daughters of Penang.” There will alsa be publis e:i a further article in the series, "Famous C..inese Temples of Penang.” Among the nu.ny notable featuies which148 words
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Article32 1936-10-24 1 —Reuter. M scow, Oct. 24. Foreign reports that Litvii.off is re igning the post of Foreign Commissar are malicious anti-Soviet propaganca. devoid cf any foundation states the Tass Agence—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article59 1936-10-24 1 The King, aboard the X’ictoria and All ert and attended by Sir Sanutel Ho-'re and Admiral of the Fleet, Sir E. Chatfield, will visit the Home Fleet in I ortland waters on Nov. 12 and 13 announces the .Admiralty. This will be the King’s first59 words
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Article108 1936-10-24 1 A public library comprising both Chiu»' xj; and English bocks, whic is being organb eel by the Philimathic Union, Penang, wll scon materialise. Mr. Ong Keng Seng, chairman of tlia Union, had appicached Mr. Tai Chi T a, president of the Examination Yuan of the National108 words
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Article46 1936-10-24 1 —Reuter. Amstcrd-m Oct. 23 It is understood Sir Henri Deterding na» icSxgncd the director gener. Iship (f itio Rcval Dutcii Co. and has become a niemhoi of the board cf directors from wiiicu Mr. Dekok has been selected as new direct < r- general.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Advertisement16 1936-10-24 1 I AHCHEONC No 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. A;' kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement67 1936-10-24 1 WILL PENANG BEAT SELANGOR I —See Page IS, ll f F Uai m fcilt if RJ j l M* ftem the own toipwiheafifadlxMe No matter how early you rise, Our delivery begins at 6.15 a.m., so you no longer need eat t yesterday’s dry bread for breakfast. Start the day67 words
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Article, Illustration684 1936-10-24 2 DE BONO REVEALS HOW MONEY WAS POURED OUT Dace’s 1 elegrams Ordered War: I Replied “OKay” Rome, Oct. 8. IKK A THUNDERBOLT” is the general ieeiing here g about the book, newly published, m winch m.rshal de Bono, Italian Army Chief in Abyssinia in the684 words
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Article225 1936-10-24 2 £1 ,QOO To Remove Stigma "It looks to me as ftiough the wife and children are going to pay for this man's extravagance,” said Judge Crawford at Reading County Court last week The judge was hearing an application for the discharge from bankruptcy of Major Geiaid Trimmer-Thompson,225 words
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Article182 1936-10-24 2 for take off and full consumption.—Britis Radio. Top Speed Of 200 Miles An Hour Air worthiness certificates to cover tfic nev, class of Empire flying hosts walca [were received by the makers yesterday ar? reported to shew a top speed of just ur.dei 200 miles an hour.for take off and full consumption.—Britis , Radio. - 182 words
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Article146 1936-10-24 2 Aged Woman Dies After Rescue i A septuagenarian woman lost her life and a family of nine had a narrow escape from death in dwellirg-house fires at Portsmouth last week. The woman was Mrs. Kite Bennett, of Surrey Street, who was alone in the house at the146 words
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Article256 1936-10-24 2 EX-DIPLOMATS TO FACE DEATH Warsaw, October 8. Prophecy that Stalin’s purge, with its Lubyanka prison yard executions, will continue. was made today in Pravda, official Soviet newspaper. It is now known that General Putna, 41-year-old military attache to the USSR Embassy in London, Karl Radek, star256 words
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407 1936-10-24 2 BUT HOPES TO STAY IN EMPIRE Dublin, October 10. Mr. De Valera will leave out direct reference to the King in the new Constitution: j of the Irish Free State which he will introduce in tiie Dail in the first week of407 words
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Article587 1936-10-24 2 FOUND REAL FRIENDS AND NEW TASK Worthing, Oct. 10. i Mr. J. H. Thomas, ex-Colonial Secre- tary, looked up from a big sheaf of papers, smiled, and said: "Yes, I can smile again. I have real j work to do once more. I have587 words
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Article194 1936-10-24 2 Varis, Oy<-. 11. A Mummified child was found iu a< ’cello case belonging to an exiled Russian prince* when a Paris hotel proprietor was ordered to sell the prince’s possessions to pay his bills. For years the Russian, known as Prince Kerkoff, had lived in194 words
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Advertisement580 1936-10-24 2 Head Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel “Times” Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3883. London Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya Ixindon. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang Within580 words
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Advertisement367 1936-10-24 2 DOUBLED UP WITH STOMACH PAiN! Now a “New Man” Do yon endure agonies from trouble? Do you dread to eat even th simplest meals and Ion" for relief lhe pain Then here is gcod news for you y Ur sure relief is at hanu as this let f e- -r*367 words
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439 1936-10-24 3 Company Accedes To All Men’s Demands FOUR LONG-SERVICE EMPLOYEES SUSPENDED From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Oct. 24. vr 12 hours' negotiations, strikers or Singapore Traction Co. with roars ot mu waves of hands signified at nine k last night their intention cf returnto work439 words
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Article159 1936-10-24 3 —Reuter. Arrival At Hong Kong Hong Kong. October 23. Marking the inauguml trip of the ParAmer.can Airways to the Far East the Philippine Clipper” arrived at Macao at u n today carrying Mr. Juan Trippe, Pres; lent of the Pan-American Airways, ind his wife. Mr. Harold Bixby,—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article128 1936-10-24 3 .—Reuter. Talk Of Further Increase In Production London, Oct. 23. ustained strength of copper which h i ivanced’ a further five shillings to 112 9 is giving rise in metal circles to talk of y et another increase in the production in the near future. fully recognising.—Reuter. - 128 words
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Article16 1936-10-24 3 —Reuter. Detroit, Oct. 22. eath is announced of Senator z after an operation.— Reuter.—Reuter. - 16 words
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Article51 1936-10-24 3 —Reuter. Otaru. Oct. 23. The 672-ton salvage ship Oura Maru while towing the damaged 1.000-ton steamer Aishu Maru off the northwest coast of Hokkaido Island yesterday evening capsized in the heavy sea. The crew of 35 were drowned. The fate of the Aishu Maru is at present—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article146 1936-10-24 3 Moscow Protest To Japan As has been usual in all the Manchukuo borderland incidents. Moscow' again blames Japan for skirmishes which were reported from Tokyo on Oct. 12. The Soviet Go- vernment issued a statement that they ocIcurred on the Soviet side of the frontier.146 words
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Article86 1936-10-24 3 Italian Complaint The German Government’s decision to halve the allowance which German tourists may bring to Italy has been received with dismay. People employed in the industry complain that 112 a month is insufficient to enable German tourists to stay in betterclass boarding houses, let86 words
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Article92 1936-10-24 3 Agreement In Sight The negotiations between the British and Italian trade "delegations, which began when Sanctions were ended in the early summer, and, after beftig broken off, were resumed last month, continued on Oct. 11. The aim is to reach agreement on Italy’s trade debts and to92 words
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Article234 1936-10-24 3 .—Reuter. U.S. Election Nears Climax London, Oct. 23. Mr. Roosevelt is likely to win the Presidential election by a comfortable margin, according to the collated opinions of Reuter correspondents throughout the United States. Mr. Roosevelt appears to be leading in 32 States, with 314 electoral college votes.—Reuter. - 234 words
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Article154 1936-10-24 3 A Gold Pioneer Johannesburg, Oct. 15. By order of the Historical Monuments Commission the came of George Walker one of the pioneers of Rand gold discovery—is to be obliterated from the memorial at Langlaagte. where the Reef was first found. Whether he was or was not154 words
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165 1936-10-24 3 Supt. P.V. Sprules, of the Whitehall (“A”) Division, who has been promoted to chief constable, played for Fulham Football Club as a professional footballer before he joined the Metropolitan Police. As superintendent of the Whitehall Division he has been responsible for police arrangements at many165 words
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Article398 1936-10-24 3 —British Radio. 'Dejence Minister Makes Statement London, Oct. 23. Sir Thomas Inskip in a speech at Hayling Island regretted the unfortunate difference I of opinion between Lord Swinton and Lord Nuffield. He emphasised that Lord Swinton had left nothing undone in way of enterprise, research or utilising—British Radio. - 398 words
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Article180 1936-10-24 3 A busy world is a peaceful world.—Bri-. tish Radio. New Impetus To World Recovery London, Oct. 23. In opening the trade exhibition in London today, Sjr Harry McGowan, Chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries, said “Much can be accomplished by governJments in easing the way of trade acrossA busy world is a peaceful world.—Bri-. tish Radio. - 180 words
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Advertisement287 1936-10-24 3 Children are all too prone to contract contagious diseases in this trying climate. Wright’s Coal Tar Soap is the best safeguard you can give them, for Wright’s is correctly antisepticRemember, too, Wright’s is now obtainable in a bigger tablet, packed in a more convenient carton. But no change in price.287 words
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Article805 1936-10-24 4 COST A BUGBEAR Operation Of Small Units Preferable AN instructive address on s.mc aspects oi commercial aviauon was given by Major Norman Brearley, of Perth at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on Wednesday at the Adclpni Hotel. Cost was a bugbear in805 words
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Article490 1936-10-24 4 FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS The marriage arranged between Miss I Peggy Wren cf Brackhill” Centennial Park. Sydney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. jw. Wren, and Mr. T. Rogers of R-S" Read, Penang, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. j Stephen Rogers, London, will take place in Sydney, Australia,490 words
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1059 1936-10-24 4 Veteran Statesman On New Constitution IB ILLITERACY and ignorance are responsible for the so called‘religious conflicts’ in India,”'declared Nawab Sir Mohamed Habibullah, K. 8., K C S.l K.C.1.E., LL.D, the distinguished Indian statesman, who is now visiting Singapore, in an interview with1,059 words
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Article154 1936-10-24 4 Mischievous Person At Work In Ipoh (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. October 22. Within one hour— between 8.30 and 9.30 —last night the Ipoh Fire Brigade was called out on two occasions but both these proved to be false alarms. It is believed that some mischievous person is154 words
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Advertisement225 1936-10-24 4 1 I®*' A A- I■ k ic VwtwZ BISMAG Bisurated Magnesia is the unfailing y" treatment for the relief of stomach troubles. It gives quick relief because it instantly neutralises 1-^7'>• L fl* 7 the harmful acids which cause indigestion and H gastric ulcers. It also spreads a protecting film225 words
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Article, Illustration15 1936-10-24 5 Miss Alice Delysia, who is in London to make a new film.15 words
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Article98 1936-10-24 5 Germans Noi Paying May Lose Jobs BERLIN. Oct 8. M re compulsion than hitherto is being ietl this year to obtain subscriptions for he winter relief fund. In previous years employees have bvri. ..-•Ked vv .ether they wished tc subscribe .s year they have been informed that98 words
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Article651 1936-10-24 5 Man Rebuked At Inquest A question whether the machine was “air vicious” or not led to a protest at the Bandon Hill. Survey, inquest last week on the four victims of the Imperial Airways airplane crash at Wallirgton, Survey, on August 10. The inquest, which had651 words
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427 1936-10-24 5 Has Most Thrilling Job In The World New York,. Yiolet McTurk, the loneliest woman in the world, is tired of being lonely. Violet, slim, blonde, aged twentynine, has the most thrilling job in the world. She is the uncrowned, but unquestioned, Queen of Potaro.427 words
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Article228 1936-10-24 5 Tales of pathes, of wrangles between ■-happy husbands and wives, were told Mr. \V. R. Howard, the stipendiary .:i st rate, at the East Ham matrimonial arts first sitting Last week. Outside, on benches in the corridor, sat husbands and wives and witnesses—husbands on one side,228 words
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Article27 1936-10-24 5 Melbourne. Justice Martin, of the Criminal Victoria, fined the foreman of a d. for falling asleep during the near >ng of a case.27 words
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Article150 1936-10-24 5 A wife who was said to have “developed the habit of smoking’’ a» d to have confessed, after being chastised by her husband, to stealing handbags from church pews during the Sacrament appeared at West London Police Court last week. She was Mrs. Annie Quinn; aged 28,150 words
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111 1936-10-24 5 Lord Athlone’s Hope The Earl of Athlone, opening the new headquarters of the Surbiton branch of the British Legicn last week visualised a “real League of Nations of ex-servicemen.” He said, “I want to see all ex-service organisations drawn closer together so as to form111 words
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Article136 1936-10-24 5 "Spicy" Items Wanted The Hon. Eleanor Plumer, daughter of the late Field-Marshal Viscount Plumer, and Governor of tne Brit.sh Film Institute, lecturing to the Mothers’ Union at Westminster la&t week, raised the question whether women cmemagoers were to blame for objectionable films. She stated that136 words
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Article133 1936-10-24 5 Exhausted Swallows VIENNA, Oct. 3. As in past years the soft-hearted Viennese are starling rescue work f;r swallows which have teen cut off from their usual winter in the scuta Ly the very eaily snowstorms. Heavy snows have already fallen in the Austrian Alps, and133 words
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Advertisement234 1936-10-24 5 Illi Wl wW L*— IT*5 NO USE- It fl®» TAKE IT AWAY. f WHAT CAN I GIVE Kill I I CANT EAT IT J BUT YOU MUST HER. TO EAT DOC TOR 1/I— < Uy something; > S he take I ISgT i»j fi r WHV NOT Tgy I HER234 words
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Article220 1936-10-24 6 Perak Hying Club Plane Repaired ACTIVITIES LAST MONTH The most interesting event in the activities of the Perak Flying Club during September was the recommissioning of VRRAK, which hi id been repaired after the damage result» g from a mishap in Maylast this machine gave a very220 words
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Article367 1936-10-24 6 AIR 31A1L A mail for Australia, New- Zealand. Javx and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thene* by Singapore-Australia air mail Servic.* j will close at 7 p.m. teday. A mail fcr Amsterdam and London by K.L.M. Service will close at 7 a.m. *emoir^w. A mail for367 words
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Article346 1936-10-24 6 Appointments And Resolutions EXTENSIONS TO STREET LIGHTING APPROVED (From Our Own Correspondent) Tai ping, Oct. 23. Tribute was paid to the late Mr. J. N. j Sheffield at the last meeting of the Larut Matang Sanitary Board. The Orang Kaya Mentri in a short speech expressed346 words
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Article303 1936-10-24 6 Wireless Bearing Allegations Melbourne, Oct. 11. Sir Archdale Parkhill. Minister of Dei fence, has ordered a lull inquiry into the j aLeged wirelessing of wrong bearings to the Cioydon Monospar aeiopl'Ane, piloted by Mr. Harold Wood, which made a forced i landing o; a coral303 words
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Article276 1936-10-24 6 Suicide Verdict keturnea CCRONfek b RIDER (From Oux P ec.ai Correspondent) v-i mgi-laliUS, OCi.. 24 The discoveiy ox cue boay vi a cmnese bank clcia, iau swee Teng, formerly of Singapore anc until recently a cierx in the Ipoh branch oi the uveisciu» Uu.nese ±><tnk I and an276 words
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Advertisement650 1936-10-24 6 TENDERS INVITED (l/ide Gazette No. 89 of 9th October. 1936). Tenders will be received up to noon on Friday, the 6th November, 1936, at the ’Colonial Secretary’s Office. Singapore, the Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, and the Resident Councillor’s Office Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting for supplies for the Government650 words
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Miscellaneous102 1936-10-24 6 TONIGHT A IT D n M n MATINEE I 3 I I ft fl 111 Today Tomorrow I 6-15-9-30 IyI)L D 11 0 At 2 45 p m 111 r I YOU NEED NOT ASK YOUR FRIENDS They Arc Coming To See It Again! LIONEL BARRYMORE M.G.M. S GREATEST TRIUMPH102 words
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Miscellaneous104 1936-10-24 6 fiW i d r LAST 3 SHOWS: Today 2-45 6-15 9-30 Gainsborough's Sparkling Comedy of Red-Hot Songs and White-Hot Dances JACK HULBERT /Sinking and Dancing r O O(N HIS IATEST COMEDY fIRTOI a J 1 A Jk KM wIMa The Grandest Comedy Shaw of the Season Opening Tomorrow 2-45 6-15104 words
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Miscellaneous192 1936-10-24 6 WINDSOR I 6-30 Opening Today 9-30 Matinees Today Tomorrow at 2 p.m Here’s Another Super New CANTONESE TALKIE That’s Truly Different From Anything You’ve Seen Before A Sensational Mystery Thriller "HOUSE NO. 66" with a splendid cast. THRILLS ACTION SUSPENSE MURDER DRAMA 1 ROMANCE SONGS! Adapted from a true incident192 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-10-24 7 Ml '.E MARCELLE DENYA, the j. <7i musical comedy actress, on arrival at Croydon from, P s She is to make films in Britain.27 words
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Article350 1936-10-24 7 Compared With Britain In India TRIBUTE TO IMPERIAL POLICY -It is most difficult for a Frenchman, and probably for any but an Englishman, to iscover the exact meaning and the minute oearing of your Imperial policy. This comment was made by M. Le j Xeveu, Director-General350 words
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Article137 1936-10-24 7 Jay '“’-ng arrived in Penang yesterMr. n Mentor from Birkenhead) Sci fa n l, y Klang from Mr a l>ort Swettenham) Mr. and h fuin Mr Sakon. Mr. E. MeckU r Ki r v Schoeswkl, Mr. R. Nail’i, T. G rl n,, r hseu, Mr. L. Juicisly, Mr. Twist/..137 words
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715 1936-10-24 7 “NO EVIDENCE of COMMON INTENTION" Defence Counsel's Plea Succeeds The Deputy Public Prosecutor, Penar.g. Mr. W. C. Taylor, was asked by Mr. Justice Gordon Smith, at the sitting of the Penang Assizes yesterday t_ show’ cause why the case against the second accused, Valiathan,715 words
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Article247 1936-10-24 7 More Than Twenty Fighting Craft PLANES. SUBMARINES AND WARSHIPS More than 20 Dutch fighting craft warships, submarines, aircraft—will arrive at Singapore from Java on November 13 on a goodwill visit and will remain for four days. There will be the cruisers Java and Sumatra, three247 words
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Article134 1936-10-24 7 S.X.I. Cadets Complimented The St. Xavier’s Institution cadet corp turned out in full force yesterday for the annual inspecticn by an officer of the Penang Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps. Capt. T.E.M. Fielding. The cadets were complimented by Capt. Fielding for their smart turn out despite the rain.134 words
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Article100 1936-10-24 7 A Tamil. Doriasamy. was discharged by the Penang Police Magistrate yesterday after the hearing of a case in which Batan Singh, the cc nplainant, alleged that Doriasamy dishonestly induced him to hand over promissory notes and 1.0. U. chits on Aug. 17 at 56, Transfer Road Batan100 words
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760 1936-10-24 7 ROBESAND CORONETS OF RANK Earl Marshal’s Notices Notices from the Earl Marshal’s Office, published in the “London Gazette” last week, request. Peers entitled to assist at the Coronation to send their addresses to the Earl Marshal’s Office, 8, Buckingham Gate, S.W. 1; and sets out760 words
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Article285 1936-10-24 7 DR. UM BOON KENG’S VIEWS "Problems Will P.e Solved Without Bloodshed" “The Sino-Japanese situation has been greatly exaggerated by the newspapers. I think China will be able to solve her problems without bloodshed, but if Japan declares war, China will defend herself to the bitter end.” These285 words
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Article207 1936-10-24 7 Glasgow, Oct. 14. Three months’ search for a Scottish heiress who, unknown to herself had been left £lO.OOO. ended today when the woman was traced to a town near London. Fortune was left to her by her father, whom she had never seen since she left207 words
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Article302 1936-10-24 7 Sir F. Younghusband’s Belief LESSON OF 1936 EXPEDITION Mount Everest, in spite of repeated failure, can the less be climbed, according to Sir Francis Younghusband, who, as President of the Royal Geographical Society, was among the first men to recognise the challenge. In a new edition302 words
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Advertisement234 1936-10-24 7 RHEUMATISM SPREAD TO ALL HER JOINTS Ordered to Bed After Months of Suffering Here Is a sad story of suffering, but It has a happy ending. This woman was attacked by severe iheumatism which spread to every joint in her body and finally crippled her. So great was her relief234 words
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Article738 1936-10-24 8 revelation by the Belgian Prime i Minister that the Rexists, a political party identified with Fascist principles, had planned a coup d’etat in Belgium provides fresh evidence of the spread of the political cancer which first broke out in Rome fifteen years jago and which threatens738 words
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Article568 1936-10-24 8 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR CHURCH OF ENGLAND 20th Sunday after Trinity. HARVEST FESTIVAL 8.00 a.m. Matins and Litany. Psalm —104 Hymn—B4 8.30 a m. Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m. Holy Communicn (Chinese). 6.00 p.m. Evensong. Psalm—l4S Chant 287 Cantate Domino 57 Deus Miscrortur 72 Hymns—3B3. 475. 381, 379 WEDNESDAY568 words
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Article647 1936-10-24 8 Today's Slate Game—Big Event i n Penang—Critics of the Postage Stamp—A Popular Pastime— Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi THE most important event in Penang this week-end is the State game between Penang and Selangor which begins at 5 p.m. 'on the Padang today. Selangor, by I virtue of647 words
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Advertisement75 1936-10-24 8 SIMONDS MILK STOUT H ,e JwM HO? LEA? BRAND sfr j| fl»Jw jNcwfd and /jollied by H.&C. SIMONDS, READING ENGLAND. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO.. LTD., <lncorporated under the Companies’ Ordinances of Hongkong.) line- in Shanghai.) I SINGAPORE PENANG KUALA LUMPUR I ‘Copper Queen RUBBER TRANSMISSION BELTING A=x' '-v/A’Lr U i some75 words
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Advertisement34 1936-10-24 8 EVERYBODY'S FAVOURITE For ANY OCCASION COGixB NMU JHTfI EllkvaaWMi BpHffl Produ e nf THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE COCOGNAC. Established In 18S& Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. Penang, Siagapore, Ipob A Kuala Lmnpar.34 words
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Miscellaneous287 1936-10-24 8 Saturday, 24fh October. 1936. SPECIAL LIBBY'S NIGHT AT WEMBLEY CABARET. WEMBLEY MAIN GATE 10 CENTS ONLY. ROYAL RUBY’S OPERA —“Pagan s Love” SEATS —5O. 30, 20 ami 10 Cents No Free Lists TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OF ERA—“The Revenge” (Chhit See pat Meng) Last Episode. SEATS :—4O, 30 and 2U287 words
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782 1936-10-24 9 Fraudulent Removal Charge: Bankrupt Acquitted PAPERS TO BE SENT TO OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23. JI DGMENT was delievered by Mr. J. Calder in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, in the case in which Tong Chak Man, a782 words
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Article140 1936-10-24 9 Teluk Anson Clubs To Celebrate (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, October 23. Two of the leading clubs of Lower Perak, namely, the Anson Crocs and the Telok Anson Chinese Club, are making arrangements to celebrate fittingly the anniversary of their foundation. The Anson Crocs will celebrate their140 words
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Article124 1936-10-24 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23. Pedestrians m Holland Road, in Kuala Lumpur's business centre, were startled this morning by the sight of a ricksha contaning a shriek.ng Tamil couple and their infant son being dragged behind a lorry. The lorry had ‘'hooked'' it up at124 words
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Article68 1936-10-24 9 P.S.C.'s Team To Meet Selangor Club The following will ploy for the Penang Sports Club against the Selangor Club at hockey on the Esplanade tomcirow at 5.15 p.m.:— H.E. Pether; F.G. Pooley, H.A.F. Brooke; J.R.P. Soper, R.N. Elliot A.G. Co.ke; T.A. Maxwell, J.F. Keay, J. H. Strahan, L.H. Best68 words
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Article550 1936-10-24 9 The remains of Mrs Marcellina Scully, who died in the early hours of yesterday morning, were buried at the Western Road cemetery, Penang, yesterday evening. There was a large attendance at the funeral and numerous wreaths were received. The Rev. Father Mitchell officiated both at550 words
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Article, Illustration30 1936-10-24 9 Lieut. T. de V. Pomeroy, whom a policeman followed into Wellington Barracks, leaving Buckingham Palace with the Welsh Guards after the changing of the guard.30 words
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205 1936-10-24 9 Col. Rae On Rotary Movement IMPRESSIONS OF 1936 CONVENTION From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. October 23. The Hon. Col. Cecil Rae, second Vice President cf the Rotary International, was i the speaker at tl:e quarterly dmier meet ‘ings of the Ipoh Rotary Club, held last205 words
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Article308 1936-10-24 9 YESTERDAY TOD AV £19?100 n£|B i()o Landen—<3 mantha, .£196 0.0 £197 0U Singapore $e7 09 $97 7JJ JiusiKt &s Dane Penang Busine.-s Done COPRA.—i Sundried) 35 30 BLACK PEPPER 00 56 05 RUBBKR $B.OO London 7 nn New York 16%c(Ci 7^d Singapore- Spot %C G> 16 C <308 words
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Advertisement446 1936-10-24 9 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT 3% LOAN 1956/66. he Bonds of the above Loan have now received and applicants should return f<> he Branch of the Bank where the ori- nal application was made their relative \.l ..tment Letters and First and Second Cail Receipts at the same time giving in- tions as446 words
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Advertisement134 1936-10-24 9 "E. O." Hotel PENANG. TONIGHT Extension to 1 A.M. DINNER DANCE :o; Safurdciy, 7th November OFFICIAL POPPY DAY BALL I Late Launch late Hill Train Arranged. PLEASE BOOK EARLY. WMSN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL. lIIc •III j« F( INFANTS INVAUJJ S s Z I Cow A CATE L»4.134 words
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Article916 1936-10-24 10 Mr. Eric Miller On Outlook For Rubber Control After 1938 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 15. There was a sharp fall in U.K. i crude rubber stocks last week, the to- tai being lowered to 100,617 tons com- j>ared with 176,544 tons at916 words
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Article301 1936-10-24 10 The following company reports have been Issued during the week: RAMBUTAN RUBBER ESTATES (1930), LTD Interim of 2 per cent., less tax. payable u»’ Nov. 2 next. Transfer books will be closed as from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2, 1936, both days inclusive. (No interim year ago, but301 words
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Article216 1936-10-24 10 EXPECTATION OF RELEASE NEXT QUARTER Bcustead Co., Ltd. in the report dated, Penang. Oct. 21, state: General anticipation that a further release in quota for the first quarter of 1937 will be announced at the meeting cf the International Committee this week is having a sobering effect cn216 words
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Article225 1936-10-24 10 Crop harvested during year ended May 31 last was 586.966 lb. Under provisions of restriction scheme standard assessment for 1936 >bas been fixed at 886,739. Profit amounted to £5,345 (£4,864) and £8,917 was brought in. making £14.262. Directors recommend a dividend of 4 per cent., less225 words
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Article1189 1936-10-24 10 THE LIFE OF THE I PROPERTIES i The annual general meeting of Renonr Tin Dredging Co., was held on Oct. 1. Londe n. Mr. A. E. Percy (chairman of the vg a pany), who presided, said: It is with «ir pleasure that I propose the adoption1,189 words
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Advertisement102 1936-10-24 10 TODAY’S NEWS TODAY! -A REUTER’S CABLE SERVICE AND i SPECIAL CABLES 1 from OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS, received up to ONE O’CLOCK TODAY, appear in this issue of the PINANG GAZETTE Under the present arrangement with Reuter, Ltd., their World News Cables may not be printed in any section of a102 words
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Article247 1936-10-24 11 Firm <ri l( Stock Exchange was Firm of £1 denomination uniless i lf stated London, Oct. 23. Yesterday Ri>e or Fall pc<i 19 44-M sg Coin. Un. Ass. (Units) Prwlentiai "A wXn Ord- ">* X- SfE:::::: .««»*> 53“4s 3 4 ll4/6 >r Ord 32/6 1/0 r l<t247 words
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Article119 1936-10-24 11 London, October 23. RUBBER Firmer. Spot 7% buyers 7y sellers. Nov./Dec 7 7 s buyers Tjj sellers. Jan March R buyers 8/g sellers. April June 8 buyers 8% sellers. New York 16.46 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 42,177 tons Liverpool 57,031 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £15.12.6d.119 words
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Article99 1936-10-24 11 Previously Latest lO5 3 7 2 105% Nvw V 1 4.88%. 4.881$ 4.88%. 4.89% 29.03 29.02 AinsU-rdaui 9.06 9.07 92lg 921& 12.16 12.15 i llKktl(,l,u 19.39 1939 ,Hr *> 22.40 22.40 19.90 19.90 ]t i nna 26% 26% J" s 226% 227 4)011 110 100 p nominal 21499 words
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Article189 1936-10-24 11 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotatloiui in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’a 3han List today MINING j Am P at 3|7% 3|10% Ayer Weng 1.60 1.70 B. Selangor 84 86 Hitum 48 52 c Hong Fatt 82% 85 Kampong Lanjut 18]0 18 6 K atu 19|6 20|3c Kramat 50j6189 words
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Article163 1936-10-24 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATION» t Buyers Sellers MINING Ampats 3|9 4jO B. Selangors 82% 87% Jelepangs 17|0 17|9 Johans 24 26 K. Kampars 11|6 ll|lo% K. Lanjuts 1810 18|6 K. Lum purs 16;3 17|0 Diruts B|6 90xd N. Taipings 53 56 Pangnga Rivers B|9 9|1% Puchoegs 16|9 17|3 Pungahs163 words
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Article184 1936-10-24 11 RUBBER Buyers BeD«r« Ayer Panas 1-62% 1.70 Bassetts 62 65 B. Lintangs 120 1.25 c Broga- 90 92% M. Pindas 1-47% 1.52% Mentakabs 40 42% Pa jams 182% 1.90 Sungei Tukangs 120 1.22% Ulu Benuts 50 52% TINS Ampats 3 10% 4:1% Ayer Wengs 1.62% 1.70 Batu Selangor184 words
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Article116 1936-10-24 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Seller» Batu Selangor 82% 85 Hitiim 47 49c Johan 24 26 Kuchai 17% 82% Nawng Pet 55 60 North Tai pie g 51 53 Rahman Hyd. 94 96 Rantau Ordy. 82% 87% Rantau Pref. 85 90 Sungei Luas 1.32% 1.37% Taiping 47% 50 Teluk Kruin116 words
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Article323 1936-10-24 11 The following are the changes In oui quotations iq> to noon today Yesterday Today Buyer» Sellers Buyers Seller» TIN Ampats 319 39 4|o Ayer Wengs 1.65 1.70 1.60 1.65 Bangrins 16;9 17 6 1619 17|6 Batu Selangors 85 87 81 84 Chenderiangs 17|9 18 6 17[9 18 6323 words
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Article670 1936-10-24 11 All Shares Offer At Lower Levels Messrs. Kennedy Company in their report dated Penang Oct. 28 state: The long awaited statement from the International Tin Committee regarding the progress of negotiations with Siam was published yesterday, and has plunged an already depressed share market into the670 words
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Article152 1936-10-24 11 British Owners And 1.L.0. Efforts are being made at the maritime session of the International Labour Conference at Geneva to meet the wishes of British ship-owners and also those of the British Government that the proposed certificate of professional capacity for watchkeeping officers shall not apply to152 words
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Article198 1936-10-24 11 Enrolment Of Volunteers Regulations for the entry of volunteers into the German fighting serveies in 1937 are an indication of the outstanding problem in the expansion of the German military machine under the two-year conscript system —the scarcity cf officers, non-com-missioned officers, and other long-service;198 words
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Advertisement137 1936-10-24 11 BANKS. •njfciwiuwUlJ Unsn3l3lSl 111 *****1210 IUIIJ 131; A NEW SAFE DEPOSIT 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. The following are the important features of this service:— SECURITY—PRIVACY ACCESSIBILITY—SECRECY137 words
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Advertisement548 1936-10-24 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid-up Capital £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE:— 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Rangoon Amribar Iloilo Saigon BangK ak Ipoh Semarang Batavia Karachi Seremban Bombay Klang548 words
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Article616 1936-10-24 12 High Costs Driving Orders Abroad FURTHER CREDITS FOR THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY THE most striking article which has yet been published in France on the serious situation of the national shipbuilding industry appears in La Journee Industrielle,” the organ of French heavy industry. It suggests that the616 words
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Article145 1936-10-24 12 PENANG ARRIVALS DEPARTURES In Port Today M.V. “DELHI” from Singapore for Marseilles, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Scandinavian ports. S.S. “KUMSANG” from Japan and China via Singapore sails same day for Calcutta. S.S. ’’RAW ALPINDI” from Yokohama via ports. Sails same day for C»lombi». Aden, Port Said, Malta, Ma rseilles, and London. TOMORROW145 words
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Article283 1936-10-24 12 Ship To Re Designed Chiefly For Cruising It was announced on August 24 that the Swedish Amerika Line had invited tenders for a new liner larger and faster than the j Kungsholm i 19,955 tons). Plans have j been drawn up, and when the order is placied283 words
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104 1936-10-24 12 Agreement At International Conference The Hague, September 28. A recommendation for a new common t wave-length of from 1,900 to 2,000 metres for wireless messages sent by ships was agreed upon here today by tr.e Radio Conference of Seafaring Nations. I The delegates to the104 words
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Article658 1936-10-24 12 SHIPMENTS VIA U.S. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES The Preferential Duty Status The Merchants’ Association of New Y< r has been advised that the question of the status cf the proposed foreign ‘rede zonlas affecting Lie preiexential trea m ent >f 1 gccds consigned from cut-lying p658 words
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83 1936-10-24 12 Paris. ndie I Commander Thoreux, of th' f thinks his ship has a first-rm regaining the Blue Riband theP 053 Questioned by the "Auto binties of the Normand Blue Rlbrad. he said: jnes a»» made the modifications o the the screws which are now oc83 words
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Miscellaneous1830 1936-10-24 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES CHILDREN TO RADIO I BROADCAST FROM A ENTERTAIN CHILDREN PERSONALII ItS 97 GIPSY CAMP "Your Own Ideas” is the title of the Chil- Th& BB C arf! V° in 9 to be really enterdren’s Hour to be broadcast at 8.00 tonight [prising soon. They are going to1,830 words
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Article64 1936-10-24 13 The Penang Municipal Band will play at the Esplanade this evening from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Fallowing is the programme:— March: Hark Forrard: Plater. Overture: Raymond: Thomas. A Musical Jig-Saw: Aston. Charm Of The Valse: (Medley of Famous English and Continental Vaises: Winter. Patrol: The Cock North64 words
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Article157 1936-10-24 13 One Or Two Minor Accidents In a successful endeavour to keep clear of the centre of a hurricane the master of the P.S.N.C. liner Orduna. Captain C. W. Benson, took his ship 70 or 80 miles out ot its u,sual course during the voyage from157 words
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Advertisement801 1936-10-24 13 Tj J I i ma BLUK rUIUIKU UMI VrtwelA. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penan* London SAKPEDON Marseilles, London. Rotterdam Glasgow. Oct *?n xt„„ on. A GLENOGLE London. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp 40 W v 25 Middlesborough. Nov a n c DEUCALION Marseilles, London,801 words
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Advertisement450 1936-10-24 13 PSL Gt BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service London and Far East Mail Service. s/S “BULAN” Oct 30 Outwards from London for Chins Jaoan. SAILINGS OF STEAMERS OF THBJ BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO.,450 words
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Advertisement291 1936-10-24 13 caaam (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) O ENEKAL PASSENtiEX AGENTS. FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE HOLIDAY TRIP TO JAPAN Next oaittng» from Singapore Is.s. “SUWA MARU” Nov. 3 's.s. "FUSHIMI MARU” Nov. 16 Return Ticketa to Heng Km>g t Shanghai Japan, available for 2 montlm TO First class Second eJaaa I Hong291 words
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Miscellaneous700 1936-10-24 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES bulletin. 2.10 News bulletin. 2.20 Close down. 5.50 p.m. Time Signal. Opening announcement 5.54 What Everybody Likes. By Nirom Orchestra. 6.50 News bulletin. 7.00 The London Piar.o Accordion Band. 7.20 Squire Celeste Octet. 7.48 Carillon. 7.50 Sports ta-k. 8.05 Piano recital —Antonikowsky. 9.00 At the Nirom Bridge Tab'e.700 words
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Miscellaneous504 1936-10-24 13 Ist, Devonshire Regiment. (By kind permission of Lt.-Col. C.H. Gotto, D. 5.0., M.C. and Officers). Conducted by L. Bradley, A.R.C M. (Banthnaster) 9.46 Time signal. Close down. TOMORROW 7.51 p.m. Weather report in Bengali. 7.56 News and announcements in Bengali. 8.11 Weather report in English .8.16 News bulletin in English.504 words
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Article, Illustration1001 1936-10-24 14 152 HORSES POMES IN TRAINING TOR PERAK AUTUMN RACES Ex client entries have been received for the Perak Turf Club Meeting, which opens on Saturday, Oct. 31. One hundred and fifty horses and ponies are now in training, i<> less than 24 candidates have been entered from Logue's stables. The1,001 words
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Article124 1936-10-24 14 Wanderers Beaten By Corinthians Playing on the Renong Ground yes’er-j day, before before a large crowd. ttc Corinthians were defeated by the Wander- ers in the P.C.F.A. cup tie by the only goal scored during the match. The two sides were evenly matched but the Crr’nthiars were unable124 words
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Article307 1936-10-24 14 —Reuter. M.C.C.'S ATTACK FLOGGED Perth, Oct. 23. After having done so well on the first day in their match against Western Australia, when they scored 420 runs for the loss of six wickets, the rest of the M.C.C. batsmen failed, and the side was out—Reuter. - 307 words
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205 1936-10-24 14 Sports Club "A" Play With 10 Men i Playing with cnly 10 men, the Penang Sports Club “A” team defeated the Government Commercial Day School XI by i two goals to nil in a hard fought hockey match on the Esplanade yesterday. At the beginning205 words
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Article275 1936-10-24 14 FIXTURES FOR TODAY London, Oct. 24. The following are the fixtures in the English and Scottish football leagues, to be played today. London, October 24. ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIVISION I Arsenal vs. Grimsby T. Belton W. vs. Leeds U. Brentfcrd vs. Liverpool. Derby C. vs. Portsmouth. Everton vs. Birmingham.275 words
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Article56 1936-10-24 14 The fallowing matches in the Rugby Union will be played today:— Gloucestershire vs. Devon (at Gloucester!. Somerset vs. Cornwall (at Wellington Bedford vs. London Scottish. Blackheath vs. Cardiff. Bradford vs. Halifax. Guy’s Hosp. vs. Harlequins. Northampton vs. Leicester. Old Alleynians vs. London Welsh. Old Merchant Taylors vs.56 words
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Advertisement130 1936-10-24 14 CALVERTS C A R BOLI C TQQTHJPO R DO AS YOUR dentist does Mr W" Your dentist usespowdet for teeth, because Vi he knows that powder VT? cleans teeth. Insist on Calverts Carbolic Tooth Powder—in the AlMlW?lbr», New Airflow' Flask —Now more conveni- ent, more simple to use than paste.130 words
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Article, Illustration1420 1936-10-24 15 “INVINCIBLE” SELANGOR MAY BE KNOCKED OFF THEIR PEDESTAL local players are INDIVIDUALLY GOOD WEIGHT AND HEIGHT FVERYTHIXG points to a stirring game of rugby on the Esplanade, Penang, today. Two of the strongest teams in North Malaya are meeting. Selangor has come over with1,420 words
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Article103 1936-10-24 15 SELANGOR DR HARPER J. L. MEIKLE J. H WAGSTAFF A. J. HUNTER J. WILSON I. SCOTT J. A. S. CALDWELL J. D. McNAB HL. MACLENNAN D McBRIDE DR. HOPKIN J. H. HINDMARSH J. N. McHUGH J. L. K. BROWN J. McC. BARNES PENANG FOONG CHIN A. H WEST103 words
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Article, Illustration464 1936-10-24 15 D. R. HARPER’S TRIBUTE sonally. and has played with and against, i F most of Penang’s players. s Harper will be a man to watch cn Satur- E day. Though in his position at full-back o he cannot threaten Penang’s line, he is the464 words
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Advertisement140 1936-10-24 15 T TE used the same kind of toothbrush for years a big clumsy one which he felt was the proper size. It hurt when he used it, so he thought it must be thorough. He was mistaken. Because it was big and wrongly designed, his brush simply couldn't clean the140 words
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Article, Illustration272 1936-10-24 16 CROWDS of visitors at Portsmouth watching^airmen make final preparations for the Johannesburgh air race. Some thousands journeyed from all parts of the country by special trains. Mr. D. W. Llewellyn, one of the competitors, is seen below with his wife. NEWS OF ALL KINDS OF272 words
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Advertisement336 1936-10-24 16 Are you just marking time because of H THIN BLOOD Wi® b ifc. i g|l i V i W jr lifflfeß I I P- *s( I m. -fei H lu w n Ju?W Rn HimgPu HEALTH affects us more than we know. If you find everything more L~I !)»**Lfe&m|MMKih|MßHgKKt of336 words
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