Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 December 1936
1936-12-08
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-12-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 287. VoL XCIV. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration1874 1936-12-08 1 More Hop?ful Atmosphere In Parliamentary Circles Possible Way Out Of The Difficulties Dramatic Acceleration In March Of Events Expected LONDON, DEC. 8. MRS. SIMPSON’S STATEMENT SUGGESTING CONDITIONAL WITHDRAWAL FROM “AN UNHAPPY AND UNTENABLE’’ SITUATION HAS CREATED A MORE HOPEFUL ATMOSPHERE IN PARLIAMENTARY CIRCLES AND IT1,874 words
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Article186 1936-12-08 1 ENGLAND LOSE CHEAP WICKETS WEARING PITCH The match was continued at Brislx :io this morning under a broiling sun. Th t wickets showed signs of wear. Bradman fielded with a bandaged ankle. At 82 played forward to a good length delivery from Ward and was stumped for 27.186 words
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Article126 1936-12-08 1 .—Reuter. London, Dec. 7. Messrs. Vivian Younger and Bond, prominent metal brokers, in a circular issued today say: "We feel that the committee having met the outcry from United States consumers by the last generous increase, might well consolidate the position if they reduced the quota.—Reuter. - 126 words
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Advertisement16 1936-12-08 1 lAH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement116 1936-12-08 1 MALAYA SILVER CO., No. 458, Chulia Street, Penang, S.S. MANUFACTURERS DEALERS OF silver photos, shields, cups, etc. Gold and silver badges and medals, brass and zinc blocks, lantern slides, brass plates. Prizes for schools and clubs. Gifts for weddings, birthdays, etc. Scientific Wortamaaship. Moderate charges Prompt service. WSSSIN ROYAL jNg116 words
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Article, Illustration20 1936-12-08 2 A WALKING SUlT—This tartan suit has a black velvet jacket with scarf and bonnet to match (seifridge)20 words
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Article329 1936-12-08 2 A UNITED STATES graduate of 22 Mr. F. S. T. A. E. (“Ted”) Peckham —is in London to secure men willing to earn £2 to £4 a night "by escorting a lonely lady. He told a Daily Mail reporter at the Savoy Hotel that329 words
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Article530 1936-12-08 2 Secrets Of London’s Underworld Died With Him Many secrets of the underworld have been lost with the death last week of Frederick Charles Elton, the one-armed car band:! who baffled Harley-street specialists and Scotland Ya‘d, following a South-all shoot.ng affray two years ago. Elton, who530 words
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Article211 1936-12-08 2 Office Visit In His Working Clothes HOW WOMAN GOT A £lO LOAN How a woman masqueraded as her husband to hoodwink a money-lending firm was described last week at Glasgow Central Police-court. Jane Hart pleaded guilty to a charge of obtaining £lO by fraud, and was211 words
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Article191 1936-12-08 2 Wrexham, Tuesday. Until a few days ago Idris Davies, a young miner-sculptor of Rhos near Wrexham, worked down the Hafod Colliery. Now he is attending Aberystwyth University That is because Every miner th the crlliery has contributed a shilling tovVa.ds ms college fees. Every bey has191 words
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509 1936-12-08 2 Mrs. Margaret Manley, 42-year-old linguist, fined £lOO, with £5O costs, at Bow St. last week for keeping a Mayfair gam- I ing house, told me why she had run gamb- 1 ling parties—to repay a hospital for curing her nine-year-old509 words
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Article299 1936-12-08 2 Type 1 To Urge Husbands To Improve TYPE 2 THROUGH WORRY “Nagging is suicide in marriage,” declared Mrs. Percy Leigh, foimer Lady Mayoress of Leeds, commenting to me on the view’ expressed in e speech to an audience of women by Dr. J. J. Buchan, Bradford299 words
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Article127 1936-12-08 2 Sir Kingsley Wood, addressing the first meeting in the House of Commons last week of the newly formed committee of Government supporters which is studying nutrition questions, said that the state of public health was steadily improving. Sir Kingsley said the people were getting more and better food127 words
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197 1936-12-08 2 Afterwards Convicted Of I Dangerous Driving "The redeeming feature in this case is that Dr. Todd, although injured, attended Mrs. Pendleton by the roadside and injected morphia,” said Mr. T. Steel, prosecuting at Newton-le-Willows Police Court last ,week, when Dr. Thomas Todd, aged 28, was197 words
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Advertisement636 1936-12-08 2 Bead 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 3683. Mndon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608 —3609 Tel Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang636 words
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Advertisement567 1936-12-08 2 rig 5 g LtwW 13 JH Miss Patricia Bowman, principal dancer in ‘O Kay J (n Sound" a successful stage show at the London Palladium You Can Cure PILES Physician's discovery positively reduces and heals piles. 1 Dr. Van Vleck’a Absorptive Pile Ptom* is a Complete cure for the worst567 words
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Advertisement990 1936-12-08 3 yy I andsTRAITS CHRONICLE j IlMfl*® 4> GIFTS and TOYS I xJR f*> Z IZy FOR GIRLS I s 'r>2^O 3 B *f/A BOYS 0 'MI LARGEST W f 11 V 1 w IjOwir s l®ck of toys and fc GAMES IN MALAYA g 3 jj ve h ci, Mren990 words
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265 1936-12-08 4 Unemployed men many of whom have 2been saving up for months to pay for the:r •inventions to be provisionally p.otected, «nd who have waited years for a chance of showing their inventions, are the chief exhibitors in the North-Elast section of265 words
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Article115 1936-12-08 4 Scene In Cologne On a stage decorated with laurels. a ■Union Jack, and a swastika flag, before an «udience of some 4.500, Sir Thomas Beech--tm brought his t-iumphant German tour with the London Philharmonic Orchestra Ao an end at Cologne last week. Sir Thomas said: ‘‘Everywhere there115 words
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92 1936-12-08 4 Carrara, (Italy). A million-ton blsck of marble slightly than Westminster Abbey was last 'week blasted out of the famous Carrara marble quarries. An enormous “bed” had been p epared •to receive the block. A series of tunnels had been cut until the Tjfcjck was92 words
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144 1936-12-08 4 "Princess, a house-dog, dragged her un.ronscious master from a burning farmhouse -near Johannesburg and tnen helped to save Two 11-year-old boys. At the height cf a storm a flash of lightning struck the farmhouse The farmer, Mr. H*. F. M. Grobler, and144 words
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Article1799 1936-12-08 4 WEDDINGS Miss Mary Goh, daughter of the Rev. Goh Hood Keng, pastor of the Straits Chinese Methodist Church., Singapore, was the bride of Mr. Foo Soon Fatt, son of Mr. Foo Wing Tching, on Saturday when they were married at the Straits Chinese Methodist Church. Mr. G.1,799 words
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232 1936-12-08 4 Thirty-five pounds is a lot of money to spend on a busman’s holiday. T vvt and a half years’ savings is a lot to pay out for sentiment. o r per haps you don’t know bashful Miklos of Budapest. He is a fair-haired232 words
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Article94 1936-12-08 4 Two men accused at Croydon of stealing four gallons cf petrol from a motor-car were stated to have syphoned the spirit, from the tank through a rubber pipe. They said that the car in which they weredriving had run out of petrol. They pub94 words
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Advertisement140 1936-12-08 4 THE WORLD OPTICAL Co.. manufacturing opticians, 24, Leith Street, Penang, S.S. GLASSES AND FRAMES TO —-FAVOUR YOUR COMPLEXION j —M NEW SPRINGTIDE HOTEL! •Phone No. 60! TANJONG BUNGAH, PENANG! —w t LmT* V• v ‘it- ■'J I *■*<’**<■-v < s. j i isSteK 5 I S„ 1 b' ■'l’» I140 words
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2076 1936-12-08 5 Nanking Now A City Of Beautiful Buildings And Broad Streets NANKING has been the/capital of China under many emperors of the past. It has not merely served as a political centre, but ranked as the leading cultural city of six dynasties. The area around the2,076 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-12-08 5 An Alsatian rescuing a doll during training in rescue work at Mr. H. Colne's kennels, Uckfield, Sussex.24 words
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Article, Illustration38 1936-12-08 5 Miita Pam Barton, the British and] American woman golf champion sayin 9 good-bye to her pct dog, “Nib lick," when she left her home at Barnes, on her way to India for o holiday.38 words
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Article, Illustration39 1936-12-08 5 —Left to right'. Mrs. H. T. Leiyaton, Mrs. R. Brown (Abertillery) *Miss Mary Sutherland and Mrs. H. Hallworth (.Great Harw ood) They urged for better treatment for mothers in hospitals.39 words
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Advertisement148 1936-12-08 5 ELECTRIC APPLIANCES jmiji r D 5605 Toaster $l3/- each. jOWViiCT < No special knowledge is necessary to utilise the D 5253 Kettle range of MAGNET House- hold Appliances. Their use SIOSO each will give the highest degree 1 of comfort in the home at —flary f the lowest cost in148 words
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1515 1936-12-08 6 Parents 9 Sacrifice Of Brawn T o Brains, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 7. AT the meeting of the Legislative Council today, Captain N. M. Hashim (Penang) again stressed the importance of Government raising the status of Raffles College and the College of1,515 words
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Advertisement157 1936-12-08 6 Quickly Gives Teeth New > Lustre and Natural Whiteness Scientists have found that ugly stain and decay are caused by germs in the mouth. Give your teeth an antiseptic cleansing T With Kolynos and quickly the dangerous mouth germs are destroyed. Your teeth Sk, improve in appearance with each brush-157 words
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Advertisement103 1936-12-08 6 Francis Light Pageant GRAND PERFORMANCE IN AID OF THE FRANCIS LIGHT MEMORIAL FUND. On Friday, Decamber llth at 6,15 9,30 p.m. AT MAJESTIC CINEMA THE FILM OF THE PAGEANT WILL BE SHOWN :o: THE HERALD, CAPTAIN LIGHT, THE BENGAL MARINES, LASCA GUNNERS, ETC., ETC. o: Selections of Music Will Be103 words
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Miscellaneous150 1936-12-08 6 1 6.15 Opening Tonight 9.30 A Rollicking riotous comedy of “Those good old school Oaya** lAt j We Went bLBGI j? To College JCL with Charles Butterworth, Hugh Herbert, Walter Abe! VhiW£r ,> K r >' Jsiiteß srK' E.- w8B«b Preceded by Excellent Charles Butterworth, I shorts. Hugh Herbert, Walter150 words
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Miscellaneous206 1936-12-08 6 j Ea-St Night Of Extended Season NEXT CHANGE 1 i "VV IN DS U R Introducing the latest Hollywood newly-weds 5-45 TONIGHT 9.00 A Rollicking Romantic New Dick Powell TAMIL TALKIE "RATNAVALI" Joan Blondell with P. S. Ratna Bai PS. Savaswathi Bai <5l M R. Krishamurthy C.S Samanna FANCY MEETING206 words
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1137 1936-12-08 7 SUMMONSES AGAINST V.S. MADAR Co. FOR NON-PAYMENT OR COOLIES’ WAGES CHIEF PARTNER AND FALSE STORY OF $60,000 DEBT THERE was an unusually large crowd of Tamil coolies at the Police Court, Penang, yesterday at the hearing of the case in which four partners of V. S. Madar Co., stevedores and1,137 words
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Article, Illustration41 1936-12-08 7 —Paris is favouring bonnets for the new season. The backward tilt and huge brim feature th s model, which looks as though it might be troublesome in windy weather. A peacock feather is the sole trimming.41 words
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109 1936-12-08 7 Three Chinese Charged Bail totalling $2,000 was asked for three Chinese. Teh Ah Poh, Tan Peng Nam, and Tang Beng Ho, when they were charged in the Penang District Court, before Mr. C. W. Dawson, yesterday with having beefi members of an unlawful assembly and109 words
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Article65 1936-12-08 7 Little Damage Done A fire broke out in a house at Soo Hong Lane, Penang, at 9.30 last night. Two fire engines arrived, but their services were not needed, the occupants having put out the fire just before their arrival. It is believed65 words
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Article159 1936-12-08 7 One day’s simple imprisonment and a fine of $25 was the sentence passed on Sabdar Amit yesterday by the Penang District Judge. Mr. C. W. Dawson when he was convicted on a charge of having voluntarily caused grevious hurt to a butcher Tor Kwong at Carnarvon159 words
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56 1936-12-08 7 A General Meeting of the Cameron Highlands Society will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15 1936, at 11 a.m. in the Cameron Highlands Club, Lubok Tameng. Following is the agenda: (1) Minutes cf the Meeting held on Sept. 20, 1936; (2) Matters arising therefrom; (3) Chairman’s56 words
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Article65 1936-12-08 7 Gan Adi Chan, a Chinese wlm was charged with assisting in the management of a public lottery by keeping in his possession 984 lottery tickets, was yestelday discharged by Mr. H. A. L. Luekham in the Penang Police Court. Inspector Patton, who prosecuted, said that be had been65 words
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Article967 1936-12-08 7 Dishonesty Not Been Proved Conclusively FTER a long judgment, Mr. Justice Gordon Smith, upheld .A the appeal of Miss Milly Aeria, former supervisor, Telephone Exchange, Penang, in the Penang -Supreme Court yesterday, and set aside the conviction by Mr. M. C. Hay, the Penang District967 words
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Article96 1936-12-08 7 Arriving In Penang On Thursday Rev. Fr. T. J. Joseph M.A.B.D. of the ancient Orthodox Syrian Church, Malankara, established by St. Thomas the Apostle of India in the Ist Century (A.D. 52) will be arriving in Penang on Thursday by S.S. Rajula. He has been newly appointed96 words
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226 1936-12-08 7 Unlawful Membership When the case in which eight Chinese, who were charged with being members of an unlawful society at Clntra Street, was mentioned before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court, yesterday, Inspector Patton informed the magistiata that he had received insuuctions f.om226 words
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Article57 1936-12-08 7 Chor Lecng Kung and Cl.oo Ah Yew (f) were produced before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court yesterday charged with cheating, by dishonestly inducing the delivery of $220 from Sin Cfaoon Hean. Both the accused claimed trial. The case was postpcned ’to Dec. 1457 words
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Article59 1936-12-08 7 Offered Adulterated Chandu For Sale Seventeen Chinese lined up in the dock in the Penang District Court yesterday and they were all charged with having offered for sale to the Commissioner adulterated chandu dross in November. Bail of $25 and one surety each was allowed when they59 words
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Advertisement254 1936-12-08 7 Sensitive Skins need this i Comfort i POI iest I ■»<- /bPi am ■j, AND HF*" wa cot 1 «IT KM 80S Talcum is more than a dusting I powder—it is a cooling and refreshing treat- ment, because of the special, medicated way in which it is prepared. It immediately254 words
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Article563 1936-12-08 8 A year ago, when it became known that Japan had secured concessions for exploitation of ore deposits in north-western Australia, fears wero expressed that this might presage a decline in exports of ore from British Malaya to Japan. These fears appear to have been ill-founded. It is563 words
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Article710 1936-12-08 8 Hermes Over Ihe Veldt— Praise For The Chinese Mining Coolie Worked For Food Only UERMES is to come into his own on the South African mail route next year when all first class mail is to be forwarded by air. We can now foresee a day when710 words
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Article74 1936-12-08 8 Reuter. Enormous Death-Roll Feared Manila, Dec. 8. Thousands of people are reported to have been swept away in the greatest flood in the history of the Philippines, according to the military commander of Isabela Province, North West Luzon, who stated that at least 54 towns areReuter. - 74 words
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Article53 1936-12-08 8 —Reuter. Satisfactory Progress Recorded Vatican City, Dec. 7. Although the Pope had a slight heartattack, brought on by coughing, and th* condition of the heart is worrying the doctors, according to official quarters he covery. He was able to sign a number of documents today and also saw.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article41 1936-12-08 8 Reuter. Prices Advanced To A Pound London, Dec. 7. The Pepper Sales Control Committee has advanced the price for spot Muntok in t to S’zld., and duty paid to 6d. Limit quantities are being offered at the nbov prices.—Reuter.Reuter. - 41 words
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Advertisement304 1936-12-08 8 RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE vWmt ILW tI VsjEr I u II THE WORLD’S BEST CYCLE GUARANTEED FOR EVER Prices From $45-00 each. ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET SENT FREE ON REQUEST SOLE AGENTS ROBINSON Co., Ltd., j SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR L Sub-Agents THE CHULIA CVCLE COMPANY, IOA, Church Street, PENANG. '-HONE M 3.304 words
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Advertisement47 1936-12-08 8 ALREADY FAMOUS X I I BLACK WHITE SMOKING MIXTURE is worthy to stand unashamed on the same shelf as Black White Cigarettes which have long been known as England’s highest class cigarettes. 1 oz, 2 oz 4 oz tins On sale everywhere Importers HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD.47 words
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1177 1936-12-08 9 Will Protect Them From Intimidation COLLECTING FUNDS LOR CHINA Permission to be Granted only to Properly Constituted Bodies THAT Straits-born Chinese were in some cases intimidated into contributing towards funds for projects in China was the assertion made by Lieut-Col. G. D. A. Fletcher at1,177 words
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476 1936-12-08 9 The entries received yesterday, the date of closing, for the Perak Turf Club’s Skye Meeting this week totalled 79, which number fell short by 5 of the total which the Selangor Turf Club received for their Skye Meeting last week; writes “Rapier”. The476 words
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Article342 1936-12-08 9 Search For Murderers Of Detective Singapore, Dec. 7. The most intense of man-hunts in Singapore since the killing of Inspector A. E j Popejoy in 1934 is being carried out by Police who are searcntng for the murderers of Detective Mohamed Ali Han, a PunjaLi Islam,342 words
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Article46 1936-12-08 9 —Reuter. "In No Way Directed Against China" Berlin, Dec. 7. The Chinese Ambassador called on Baron von Neu rath who emphasised that the Ger-man»-Japanese anti-Comintem agreement was in no way directed against China with whom Germany wished to maintain the most cordial relations.. —Reuter. - 46 words
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Article72 1936-12-08 9 —British Wireless. I London Dec. 9. f The King has approved the appointment of Sir Wilfrid Wentworth Woods to be member of the Commission of the Government of Newfoundland succeeding Mr. Thomas Lodge in February next. Sir W.W. Woods has served for 32 years in various—British Wireless. - 72 words
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Advertisement228 1936-12-08 9 THE KING OF f RECORDS C,S J Sole Agents:— T.M.A. MUSIC HOUSE Singapore—Kuala Lumpur—lpoh—Penang ”E. O." Hotel PENANG. :o: TOMORROW DINNER. DANCE CABARET With TED EVELYN Exponents of Modern Dancing, Tap Exhibition. DINNER CABARET $3/- NON-DINERS $l/- ;O; t-tt-Ted Evelyn will also appear at the Dinner Dances to be held228 words
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1288 1936-12-08 10 CHILD WELFARE CENTRES IN INDIA Daily Coffibat Against Atrocious Customs Deserted! The mud bungalow crowded only with life, noise, and colour was today quiet and empty safe for the lady doctor who sat in <* small improvised clinic, patiently waiting. In the dusty courtyaid where1,288 words
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Article160 1936-12-08 10 Penang Athlete Returns From Hong Kong Mr. Tan Khai Chuan, the well-known Penang athlete, who left for Hong Kong to further his studies in the Hua Yen College, Hong Kong, in 1934, has obtained his Teachers’ Diploma. Mr. Tan arrived at Penang from Singapore by the160 words
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Article243 1936-12-08 10 Premier Threatens Police Action STRIKES MAY BE SUPPRESSED Cairo, November 29. The Egyptian Nationalist Government is now beginning to reap the harvest it sewed by encouraging the students to strike end demonstrate to show their disapproval of political developments. Today Nahas Pasha, the Premier, threatened to243 words
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Article198 1936-12-08 10 Former Employee Of The Straits Times The death took place on Friday at his residence. 993, Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore, of Mr. S. Muthusamy, a former employee of the Straits Times Press, Ltd. Mr. Muthusamy who was 58 years old, had been ill for198 words
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Article177 1936-12-08 10 3-Years* Strained Relations End Warsaw, Nov. 25. M. Antonescu, Rumanian Foreign Minister, arrived in Poland today on an official visit, to which great importance is attached. He is accompanied by Gen. Tehescu, and it is believed that Polish-Rumanian Staff talks may follow. This is the first177 words
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938 1936-12-08 10 SUBSTANCES WHICH CHECK TUMOURS A discovery which may prove to be of first-rate importance in the future development of cancer research and treatment is announced in the 13th Annual Report of the British Empire Cancer Campaign, just j issued. It is presented by938 words
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Article72 1936-12-08 10 Annual Art Exhibition I On Dec. 19 The Fukkien Girls’ School annual art exhibition will be held at their school hah* on Dec. 19 and 20. Invitations have been sent to the parent?» of the students, committee members, wellwishers and old students of the school. A tea-party72 words
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Article91 1936-12-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tai ping, Dec. 7. The amateurs of the Perak Sangeetha Sabha of Ipoh, staged a play at the Pa; ladium Theatre Hall, Taiping, on Saturday night in aid of the Tamil School run by the Sabha in Iprh. There was a large91 words
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Advertisement16 1936-12-08 10 SKIPPER'S compliments AND WILL YOU STEP ABOARD FOR A GLASS OF. T/GER BEER? M 11 «x >16 words
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Article, Illustration267 1936-12-08 11 LEON- DEGRHLLE being arrested after he had attempted to make speech at Brussels. Below: Degrelle attempting to speak from a window FARNCOMBE FARM, near Doulting, Somerset, where Mrs. Annie E. Tolley was found shot. Her 20-year-old daughter, Kathleen Tolley, is on remand on a charge267 words
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Advertisement107 1936-12-08 11 '75 ~7 PENANG Bu Her worth Mertojom AOJ W H 0( Sungei Bckap Nibong Tebai ti W“ rW Bunter aIOOQ t H IS| Baqan Serai route you Kuala can evening AND A MOR NINO NEWSPAPER for $4 per month DELIVERY TIM E TABLE Send your subs, to TIMES of MALAYA107 words
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Article581 1936-12-08 12 Continuous Output Of New Tonnage STEADY ADVANCE IN TECHNIQUE ACTIVITY at the Govan yard of Messrs. Harland and Wolff, Ltd., in the production of oil tankers provides a good example of continuity of employment in shipyard work. They launched recently the motor vessel British Destiny,581 words
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Article99 1936-12-08 12 Elections To General Committee At a special meeting of the General Committee of Lloyd’s Register of Shipping recently the Right Hon. Lord Abersonway, C.8.E., and Mr. B. N. Banaz were elected members of the Committee. Lord Aberconway is chairman of Messrs. John Brown and Co., Ltd.,99 words
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Article148 1936-12-08 12 S.S. -GEN. V. D. HELDEN” from Lho-Seumawve Si.r Sabang. Gehlert ilt S.S. “KUTSANG” from Calcutta sails same dav kong, Kobe and Osaka. ln a Pore, o S.S. “MENESTHEUS” from Liverpool sails for M, Kong, Shanghai and Japan. n g S.S. “HAKODATE MARU” from Japan for Rangoon and148 words
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Article221 1936-12-08 12 Dramatic Story At Inquiry A dramatic story was told at the offici-. al inquiry at Yarmouth Custom House yesterday before Mr. C. E. House, Superintendent of Mercantile Marine, into the loss of the Scottish drifter Oliver Branch, on Wednesday, with e. loss of nine lives. Eight of221 words
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Article181 1936-12-08 12 Expert's Suggestion For Coal Fuel Tests At a meeting of the Institute of Marine Engineers in Swansea, on November 21 a paper entitled “The Correct Utilisation of Coal in Marine Boilers” was read by Mr. H.L. Pirie, chief engineer. Coal i Utilisation Council. Mr. G. Thompson, M.181 words
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Advertisement24 1936-12-08 12 DEAOAN CHIMEs An Ideal XMAS GIFT. A DEAGAN Musical Dinner Chime SOLE AGENTS: Robinson Piano Co. (S. S.) Ltd. PE N A N G.24 words
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Miscellaneous1750 1936-12-08 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES j SONGS BY RUDOLF RADIO ACCOUNT OF FOURTH LAUBENTHAL PERSONALITIES -131 DAY'S PLAY OF TEST Alan Kippax will broadcast an account At 8.35 tonight from the Berlin station, of the fo* l 8 of the Australia v songs by Rudolf Laubenthal, the celebrated England first cricket test1,750 words
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Article49 1936-12-08 13 The Penang Municipal Band will play at the EAsplanade this evening from 6 00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Following is the programme:— March —The Smiling Prince—Carver. Overture —La Courenne d’Or—Hermann. Reminicsences of “Wales —Godfrey. Intermezzo —Secrets—Ancliff e. Trombone Solo —The Trumpeter—Dix. Selection —Hymnland—Smith. Patrol —Britain’s First Line—Williams.49 words
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Article52 1936-12-08 13 The Order For Two New Ships Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, in a written reply to Colonel Wedgwood, states that as the design for the two aircraft carriers of the 1936 programme had not been approved, he could be ordered during the last quarter52 words
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Article144 1936-12-08 13 Further Submarines For Barrow And Birkenhead The Admiralty announce that it has been decided to entrust the construction of the undermentioned vessels under the 1936 programme to the following firms: Submarines (Triton class), H.M.S. Triumph, Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd., Bar-row-in-Furness; H.M.S. Trident, Cammell Laird and Co., Ltd., Birckenhead; H.M.S. Tribune,144 words
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Advertisement804 1936-12-08 13 I F KBMflfHii&lll} LIMB I LONDON AND NOKEB OONTINKNT Lum Dm (in conjunction wltn Gian Shim Llm) Feoang IxmAon I tfEM- N )N Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow Dec. 11 Jan. 6 C pERSEUS London, Rotterdam, Hamburg Hull Dec. 17 Jan. 12 5 .oNORSHIRE London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and Middlesborough.804 words
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Advertisement638 1936-12-08 13 PO and Ot W BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., und« Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty's Government a n a P OTe Servlce T London and Far East Mail Service. s s BULAN Dec. Outwards from London for China Japan, due Penang 1936. SAILINGS OF STEAMERS638 words
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Miscellaneous1061 1936-12-08 13 RAD/O BATAVIA—NIROM PARIS Wavelength: YDA 3,040 k|c (98.68 m and Call-letter» of the station: YDB 9,610 klc (31.2 m W.L. 19.68 metres T.P.a. 3 W.L. 25.23 metres T.P.A. 3 TODAY IV.L. metres T.P.A. 4 1.20 p. m.—Continuation of matinee by I TODAY Nirom Orchestra. I.so—Dance music. 2-10 News bulletin. 2.201,061 words
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Miscellaneous36 1936-12-08 13 8.30 p.m.—DA VENTRY —News Bulletin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m.—Close down. TOMORROW 3.30- p.m.—Chinese Programme. 6.30- p.m.—European Programme7.30 p.m.—Local-Time Signal, Weather Report, Stock Quotations and Announcements 8.30 p.m.—DA VENTRY —News Bulletin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m. —Close down.36 words
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Article, Illustration547 1936-12-08 14 Out For 234: England On Top BRADMAN WRENCHES ANKLE ON LEAVING PAVILION A compete change of fortune in the first Test match at Brisbane has placed England in a strong position. With a sound over-night score of 151 for two wickets, Australia appeared547 words
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Article410 1936-12-08 14 BADMINTON: Interest Centred On Chong Tee-Ghim Hunt Match (By Our Badminton Correspondent.) Local interest in badminton, which has been at a low ebb these few weeks, will be revived by the forthcoming inter-State match between Penang and Singapore. The final arrangements have been made and the410 words
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Article345 1936-12-08 14 ROWING M. P. Lonnon and W. H. Mason, the President and Secretary of the Cambridge University Boat Club, paid a visit to Henley at the end of last month and followed the work of the Oxford University Trial Eights. It was another cold and cheerless345 words
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Article403 1936-12-08 14 Reuter. ENGLAND— B T ’J’ Worthin gton c. OlUfteid H I McCormick Wb jC. J. Barnett c. Oldfield h O'Reilly A. Fagg c. Oldfield b. McOcm. 'll W M^Ha mmond McCormick M. Leyland b. Ward L. E. Ames c. Chipperfield b. Warrt I R. W. V RotasReuter. - 403 words
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577 1936-12-08 14 13—0 Victory Against London University University College, Dublin, beat London University at Motspur Park recently by two goals and a try (13 points) to nothing, and they thoroughly deserved their victory. From the start they set a fast pace an J scored all their points in577 words
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Advertisement48 1936-12-08 14 I Thei quality of milk depends upon the quality oi pasturage. “Ideal” milk is drawn from farms where the pasturage is rich, lush and clean where the cows get their full meed of nourishment. You, therefore, get full food value in your milk when you buy (UNSWEETENED CONDENSED)48 words
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Article584 1936-12-08 15 BITTERLY disappointed WITH FIGHT GAME again ignored for TITLE MATCH OMMY FARR. Welsh heavy-weight champion, appears to have an un- < fortunately appropriate name. At least, it seems to be indicative of his chances of securing a shot at the British title He is584 words
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Article144 1936-12-08 15 Fast Game of Hockey on ’’Neutral" Ground (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 6. P*rak went down fighting hard on neutral” ground to the tune of three goals to r ;l in their inter-State hockey fixture Singapore on the padang today. The r. as fast144 words
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Article122 1936-12-08 15 'oimty cricket is not much of a livelifor the average professional. hen he reaches the first eleven his pay 18 ils to £2O a week, but out of this he ist foot the bill for travelling and hotel «xpenses. 1 *nly when he is playing “at home” does122 words
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Article110 1936-12-08 15 14 Months To Pay An Electricity Bill A professional boxer, Richard Coleman, of Moravian-street, Bethnal Green, answered a judgment summons at Shoreditch County Court on Nov. 24 for £6 19s, debt and costs respecting an electricity account due to Bethnal Green Borough Council. Coleman said that he110 words
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Article132 1936-12-08 15 Golf matches on League football lines are planned by Mr. Roland West, secretary of Knowle Club, Bristol. He has thought out his scheme for the benefit of professional players, who have a rather lean time during the winter, apart from having few opportunities for matches practice. Mr.132 words
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Article104 1936-12-08 15 LONDON UNIVERSITY 0 pts., UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (DUBLIN) 13 pts. Greatly superior outsides were chiefly responsible for the victory of University College (Dublin) over London University by two goals and a try to nil at Motspur Park recently. All the scoring was done in the first104 words
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Article81 1936-12-08 15 BERKS AND BUCKS 0, BEDFORDSHIRE 3 Bedfordshire were the better side throughout against Berks and Bucks in the Southern countries amateur championship match at High Wycombe, winning by three clear goals. Bunce (Maidenhead) made some good caves for the home side in the first half, and Shotbolt81 words
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Article662 1936-12-08 15 GERMAN INJURED IN MATCH AGAINST INDIAN An excited and well-satisfied crowd of 15,000 inside! And a disappointed crowd of 15,000 outside, craning their necks, blocking the traffic; clambering over walls, climbing trees—such were the scenes witnessed at Martin’s Stadium in Calcutta recently when the first of a662 words
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Article221 1936-12-08 15 SOCCER WAS HEARD—NOT SEEN (WOLVES 4, GRADJANKSI 2) Jugo-Slavian voices heard in the fog at Molineux recently indicated that a keen game was in progress. It finished up with Wolves winning 4 —2, but it was a farce to play the match in such conditions. Once I saw 11 players.221 words
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Article158 1936-12-08 15 Harry’s reputation for shrewd buying and skilful spotting of players was justified up to the hilt last season when the club gained promotion after having finished sixth, second and third in successive seasons. He has always had to manage on a lit. ie» money, but maintains that158 words
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Article, Illustration294 1936-12-08 15 OPEN TOURNAMENTS FOR AMATEURS PROFESSIONALS TENNIS: DAVIS CUP player Quist, according to a Melbourne message, comes across with the opinion that “lawn tennis tournaments open to amateurs and professionals are bound to come within a few years.” The game, he adds, is in a state of transition. and we must294 words
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Article297 1936-12-08 15 Earl's Court Royals Witt The Earl’s Court Royals gained their first win in the league tournament recently at the Empress Stadium when they beat the Manchester Rapids, by 10 goats to 6 after an exciting game. Although the Royals gained a lead o£ five goals to one in297 words
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Advertisement158 1936-12-08 15 ij. L A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN EVER THE MOST ECONOMICAL CAR STILL MORE EFFICIENT SWEETER RUNNING SAFER The New Austin Seven has to be tried on Girling pattern give instant but smooth the road before you can appreciate the braking and added safety. The NEW remarkable advancements in performance, FLEXIBLE158 words
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Article175 1936-12-08 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotation* in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’« Shan Aet today RUBBER Buyers Sellers Batu Lintang 1.40 1.45 Bedford 1.17 J 125 c Broga 1.15 1.20 Bukit Kepong 1.60 1.70 Indragiri 1.60 1.70 Kempas 2.55 2.65 Lunas 2.40 2.50 New Scudai 1.85 1.95 Pa jam 2.371175 words
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Article189 1936-12-08 16 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Bassetts 771 80 Batu Lintangs 1.371 1.42$ Bedfords 1.171 1.221 c Bentas 1.321 1.371 Brogas 1.15 1.171 Indragiris 1.571 1-65 I unas 2.371 2.45 M. Pindas 1.871 1.921 c Mentakabs 471 50c Pa jams 2.40 2.47 Ac Sungei Tukangs 1.371 1.421 Temerlohs 771 821 Ulu189 words
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Article113 1936-12-08 16 London, Dec. 7. RUBBER Strong. Spot 9ft buyers 9ft sellers. Jan./March 9ft buyers 9ft sellers. April/June 93 buyers 9ft sellers. July/Sept. 9J buyers 9{g sellers. New York 19.29 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 36,156 tons Liverpool 49,129 tons 7OPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam £21.12.6d. PEPPER White Muntok in113 words
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Article166 1936-12-08 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Seilers Batu Selangor 1.35 1.40 Hong Fatt 1.371 140 Jelebu 1.15 1.171 Kuchai 1.30 1.35 Lukut 1-271 130 North Taiping 771 80 Rahman Hyd. 1.15 1.20 Rantau Ordy. 1.271 1.321 ex Rantau Pref. 1.30 1.35 ex Sungei Luas 1.921 1.971 Sungei Way 3.20 3.25 Taiping166 words
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Article109 1936-12-08 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 ft 105 9 64 New York 4.89? 4.89)$ Montreal 4.89 g 4.89 g Brussels 28.951 28.95 Geneva 21.31? 21.32 Amsterdam 9.01 9.001 Milan 93 ft 931 Berlin 12.17 12.18 Stockholm 19.39*4 19.39*4 Copenhagen 23.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26*4 Prague l3Bl109 words
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Article171 1936-12-08 16 Imprved Employment Conditions In Britain London, Dec. 8. The Ministry of Labour estimates that at November 23 the number of insured persons aged 16 to 64 in employment in Great Britain, exclutive of agricultural workers, was approximately 11,120,000 —17,000 more than a month before and 560,000 more171 words
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Article159 1936-12-08 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats s|o s|4| B. Selangors 1.32 J 1.373cd Jelebus 1.15 1.20 K. Kamuntings B|3 8)9 K. Lanjuts 21|9 22|6 Katus 24|0 24|6 Kramats 59|0 60|6 Kuchais 1.27 J Laruts 10|9 11|3 N. Taipings 76 80cd Pungahs 24(9 25)6 Rantau Prefis. 1.30 1.35cd159 words
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Article188 1936-12-08 16 AIR MAIL A mail for Siam, Burma. India, Iraq. Egypt, Sudan. Belgian Congo, Great Britain. Ireland and whole of Europe by Imperial Airways will close at 8 a m. tomorrow A mail for the United States of America and other places served via U.S A. by188 words
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Article120 1936-12-08 16 TIN YESTERDAY TODAY London —(Spot) No market £228.0.0 London —(3 months) No market £228.0.0 Singapore $113.623 $113.25 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.-—(Suijdried) .60 $9.00 BLACK PEPPER $7 50 $g 90 RUBBER I^ ondo 9 3|l6d 9 3|l6d New York 19ftc(G) 19ftc(G) Singapore- Spot 323 c 32Jc D120 words
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Advertisement275 1936-12-08 16 LATE ADVERTISEMENTS POSITIONS VACANT ELECTRICIAN wanted for mine in Siam. Must be thoroughly competent and able to rewind motors, apply Box No. 76, c/o Pinang Gazette. FITTER wanted for mine in Slam, apply Box No. 77, c/o Pinang Gazette. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that MR. TAN KHENG CHENG (K.275 words
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Advertisement285 1936-12-08 16 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION, LIMITED (Incorporated in the S.S.) SUCCESSORS to THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK, LIMITED, THE HO HONG BANK, LBHTED, A THE OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK, LIMITED. CAPITAL Authorised $40,000,000. Paid-Up $10,000,000. HEAD OFFICE, CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE PBNANG MUNCH Nos: 28 30, Beach Street, Penang. Telegraphic Address “OVERSEA” OTHER285 words
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Advertisement531 1936-12-08 16 HONG KONG Aun I SHANGHAI BANKING I CORPORATIONI I (Incorporated in Hone- v The Liability of members i 8 I extent and in manner Ordinance No. 6of Colony. the Head Office-. -HONG KONC Authorised Capital Issued and Fully paid un «6 Reserve Funds:— 520 •OOOoqu fl Sterling Silver 6 SOO.OOt531 words
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