Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 December 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-12-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 291. VoL XCIV. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article732 1936-12-12 1 Ex-King’s Radio Message “I Wish You Happiness And Prosperity The Pinang Gazette is officially informed that Monday next—the anniversary of King George’s birthday—will be celebrated as a public holiday. There will be no parade, but the usual salute will be fired at Singapore. ter The—Reuter. - 732 words
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Article257 1936-12-12 1 Read By Penang Resident Councillor The following is the proclamation which was read by the Hon. the Resident Councillor on the Penang Padang this morning. The proclamation was translated into Malay, Chinese and Tamil. Whereas by an instrument of abdication dated the tenth day of December) instant his257 words
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Article302 1936-12-12 1 —Reuter. Unknown Destination London, Dec. 12. A motor-car belonging to the exKing arrived at Portsmouth Pockyard, followed by other cars filled with lug-i gage. The blinds of the «Str were drawn and it was impossible to see the occupants but it was believed that the ex-King was.—Reuter. - 302 words
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Article48 1936-12-12 1 j.—Reuter. London, Dec. 11...;../ Although rntipdueed by the ;.nnounoer, Sir Joint Reith, as Prince Edward, the ex-King has not any royal ti>Je and no style Except Edward Windsor Esquire unless the new King gives him a title in recognition of his great services» to the Empire.—Reuter.j.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article43 1936-12-12 1 i. —Reuter. King's Name Deleted From Documents Dublin. Dec. 11. The Dail by 79 to 54 votes passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill abolishing the office of Governor-General and deleting the King’s name from all internal activities in the Free State. —Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article111 1936-12-12 1 Minor Offenders Forgiven Defendants this morning had a lucky day before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court. All offenders under the Minor Offences Ordinance were cautioned ad discharged. His Honour (through the interpreter) explained to the offenders, numbering over ten, “as111 words
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Article, Illustration184 1936-12-12 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 12. Queen Mary in a message to the Nation and Empire expresses gratitude for sympathy in a time of anxiety and speaks of her distress when she thinks 1 her dear son deemed it his duty to lay i down his charge. The messageReuter. - 184 words
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Article141 1936-12-12 1 A recording of the ex-King’s broadcast •an be heard in Malaya at 9.20 tonight on GSH, GSF, GSB. The proclamation cf King George VI will be broadcast today by the 8.8. C. at 2.55 p.m. (Malayan Time 10.15 p.m.) on frequencies GSH, GSF, GSB, and recordings at the141 words
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Article89 1936-12-12 1 American Representations In London (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 12. Mr. H. Viles, President of the American Rubber Manufacturers Association, and Mr. J. J- Neuman, vice- President of the Goodyear Co., arei now in London unofficially represent-i ing to the International Committee the necessity of89 words
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Article61 1936-12-12 1 —Reuter. MAY BE UNDERTAKEN *BY KING GEORGE London, Dec. 12. There is considerable interest in King George’s programme for 1937 and whether he will carry out the programme scheduled for his brother. There is strong ground for hope that King George accompanied by Queen Elizabeth will visit—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article26 1936-12-12 1 .—Reuter. Hong Kong, Dec. 12. The Legislative Council is taking the Oath at 2.15 today and tendering “affectionate devotion” to His Majesty. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article146 1936-12-12 1 Pottery Souvenirs Pillar-Boxes London, Dec. 11. Manufacturers of Coronation sou /e* nirs incur heavy losses. It is estimated that nearly 8,000,000 pieces of Coronation pottery, already, made, are now unsaleable. Vast quan-i tities of cottons and rayons with portraits of Edward are a total loss. Fortunately some are146 words
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Advertisement18 1936-12-12 1 AH CHEONG be. <7, Hih C F STREET, PENANG.' Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of (materials in stock.18 words
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Advertisement190 1936-12-12 1 X MAS REDUCTION SALE 1 COUPON BROADWAY AND COMPANY Branch Office 489, Penang Road, (WINDSOR BUILDING) PENANG On presentation of this coupon the holder is entitled to the following concession for goods purchased from Dec. 10 to 31, 1936, as enumerated below: (1) 20% discount on a pair of rubber190 words
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Article, Illustration699 1936-12-12 2 STERN WARNING TO CLASS ENEMIES No Freedom Of Press Or Speech FREEDOM of speech and freedom of the Press will still be. banned in Russia under the new Constitution, the draft of which was adopted in principle by the All-Union Congress of Soviets today. Prolonged699 words
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Article293 1936-12-12 2 Infanticide Bill's Provisions London. The text was issued last week of a bill which has for its object the abolition of what has been called the "Black Cap Farce" in infanticide cases. If it becomes law judges will no longer have to pass sentence of293 words
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Article64 1936-12-12 2 U.S. BRITISH DEBT Washington, Dec. 2. Senator Borah, discussing war debts at a Press conference here, said that England would have “some reason to ask for a further reduction because of the liberality we showed to other nations.** The Senator, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, declared64 words
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Article344 1936-12-12 2 "NEVER A SECOND WAR" Appeal For Aid Against Reds Berlin, Dec. 1. An assurance that German foreign policy will never take any step contrary to vital British interests is the essence of a leading article by Herr Silex, editor of the “Deutsche Allgemeina Zeitung.’’ “It is344 words
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Article125 1936-12-12 2 New Commercial Offices Shanghai, Dec. 1. The British Ambassador, Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, today formally opened the new Embassy offices in the palatial Jardine building on the Bund for the accommodation of the offices of the Commercial Counsellor and Financial Adviser and the new Exports Credit Department.125 words
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Article618 1936-12-12 2 350,000 INCREASE IN 15 YEARS Facts For Royal Commission Jerusalem. The fact that the Arab population in Palest.ne has increased about as fast as the Jewish during the past 15 years has been disclosed before the Royal Commission who are now at work here. Since arriving618 words
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234 1936-12-12 2 New feels "different altogether" If you endure the terrible ag O nv cerated stomach—or if y ou j. fered from the pain of other gastrin S’ flatulence, wind, indigestion you win ,b derstand the joy with which Mr W wrote this amazing letter U “For234 words
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Advertisement580 1936-12-12 2 Bead Office: 1’ Bishop Street, Penang Phene 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Ja\a Street. Ph* ne 3683. London Office 40. 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya SUBSCRIPTION RATES I Penang580 words
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Advertisement126 1936-12-12 2 UAJ’ r,NS Mr 1 PILLS 9 APIOL STEEL Sure and certain for all Female complaints.Everyladyshould keep a box in the house. E The S GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY g 52-54 Beach Street, Penang« SOUTHERN TRONOH TIN DREDGING LIMITED (Incorporated in England) DIVIDEND NO. 11 The Eoard has declared an Interim Dividend126 words
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Advertisement380 1936-12-12 2 jTfc f F Redolent of mystery and romance, yet absolutely modern in appeal, Evening in Paris toilet preparations are the ultimate choice of the world’s smartest women. Perfume, powder, soap and lipstick—a series of exquisite loveliness and charm. *O2? Representatives SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO, Beach Street, Penang. PENANG TURF CM XMAS/NEW380 words
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Article916 1936-12-12 3 Royal Assent Tor Abdication Bill ancient ceremony in the HOUSE OF COMMONS —British Radio. London, Dec. 11. Soon after, 1 45 p.m. King Edward gave bis assent by commission under the Great Seal to the Declaration of Abdication Bill which made effective his own•.—British Radio. - 916 words
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Article33 1936-12-12 3 —Reuter. London, Dec. 11. Mr. Janie’s Maxton moved rejection of the Bill, favouring abolition of hereditary Monarchy. The House rejected Mr. Maxton’s amendment by 403 votes to 5. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article104 1936-12-12 3 —Reuter. Unearthed In Yokohama Shanghai, Dec. 11. A huge plot to counterfeit notes to the face value of fifteen million dollars, purporting to be issued by the Central Bank of China, is reported to have been unearthed in Yokohama and has resulted in the arrest of a—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article213 1936-12-12 3 —Reuter. SCOTTISH NEWSPAPERS' COMMENT London Dec. 11. The Glasgow Herald says: There was a period at the beginning of the present week when there appeared to be a danger of the situation leading to acute divisions of opinion, but the correctness of King Edward’s attitude and the statesmanship—Reuter. - 213 words
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Article105 1936-12-12 3 .—British Radio. Keen Sympathy Of The U.S. Government London, Dec. 111. The announcement in Washington today by the Acting Secretary of State, expressing the hope of the United States Government that the mediation offer to end the civil war in Spain which the French and British Governments.—British Radio. - 105 words
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106 1936-12-12 3 Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 10. A middle-aged Chinese woman named Wong Ah Lang pleaded guilty before Mr. C.H. Dakers, in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, to having attempted to commit suicide by taking caustic soda. Questioned by the magistrate, the woman said that106 words
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Article25 1936-12-12 3 —Reuter. Canberra, Dec. 11. The Commonwealth Senate passed a resolution assenting to the provisions for succession legislation introduced in the British Parliament. Reuter.—Reuter. - 25 words
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Article310 1936-12-12 3 I.— Reuter. Disappointment In Metal Circle's London, Dec. 11. The I.T.C. meeting in London today considered the quota for the first quarter of 1937 should be fixed at 100 per cent. of standard tonnages. If tin control is renewed the quota for this periodI.—Reuter. - 310 words
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Article127 1936-12-12 3 Territorial Integrity To Be Defended Nanking, Dec. 1. A stern warning against any attempt by Japan to interfere in the fighting in Inner Mongolia is voiced in a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs The statement is in answer to the one by the127 words
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Article107 1936-12-12 3 500 Rupees In Madras Bombay Nov. 30. The topic of political conversation today is the decision of the Congress majority party of Madras Municipality fixing the maximum salaries for officials belonging to the municipality, under the new constitution,at 500 rupees month. It is realised that this107 words
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Article75 1936-12-12 3 Following a car collision in Bagan Serai on Wednesday, the Chinese salesman. Chew Jin Kooi, of Radio Service Co. of Malaya, Ipoh branch, was removed to the Taiping Hospital with a serious arm injury. The doctors found it necessary to amputate his right arm. Mr. Chew, it75 words
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Advertisement49 1936-12-12 3 ALL ROADS WILL AGAIN LEAD TO THE PEOPLE'S RENDEZVOUS I TONIGHT DANCING From 8,30 Midn 9l,t gala IIJ BALLOON NIGHT Another Spectacular Display With 12 VALUABLE PRIZES FOR THE LUCKY PAIRS. TEA DANCE TOMORROW From 6 to 8.15 p.m. TUESDAY, 15/A DECEMBER HARI RAYA EVE BALL GRAND VAUDEVILLE NIGHT.49 words
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Advertisement134 1936-12-12 3 ‘PHONE 543. PENANG TOMGHT Dinner Dance j Extension—l A.M. PILKER'S ORCHESTRA. i' Are you missingthe best of life? HALL’S WINE speedily replaces lost VITALITY AI/ORN out long before the end of the day—- vitality gone half life’s pleasures missed. Why drag along like this when new vitality is within your134 words
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Article884 1936-12-12 4 EVIDENCE OF ADULTERY AND DESERTION A pretty young Anglo-Indian, Maria Verghese, was granted a decree nisi to be made absolute, in three months by Mr. Justice Adrian Clark, in the Singapore Court on Wednesday on her petition for dissolution of marriage with her husband, William Verghese,884 words
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Article1814 1936-12-12 4 Chief Pilot To Prince Mr. H. R. S. Kauwar. who has the distinction of being the first Indian in Malaya to obtain an air pilot’s licence has been appointed as chief pilot to one of the ruling Princes India. Mr. R. Moore, Legal Adviser, Johore, is on1,814 words
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Advertisement299 1936-12-12 4 are all too prone to contract contagioua disease» in this trying climate, where skin complaints are abnormally present. Wright’s Coal Tar Soap is the best safeguard you can give them. See that they wash frequently with Wright’s and the risk will be reduced to a minimum because Wright’s is correctly299 words
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283 1936-12-12 5 ‘Kind Of Spectre In The Cupboard’ SEVENTY EIGHT YEAR OLD Dr. Winnington Ingram, Bishop of London, made these points when he spoke at Westminster Abbey of “the spectre in the cupboard —death. '1 have been to hundreds of death beds and cannot remember283 words
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Article250 1936-12-12 5 House Of Lords And Cadogan Estates ./sidgment was delivered last week in the House of Lords dismissing an appeal which asked the Court to-hold that death duty was not payable upon the estates of the Cadogan family in Chelsea and Culford Snaolk, on the death of the250 words
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Article200 1936-12-12 5 Sir B. Spilsbury At An < Inquest Bernard Spilsbury, the Home Office Pathologist, and Sir Robert Armstrongthe distinguished specialist in mental 1 uses, differed at a Battersea inquest regarding a woman’s death. he coroner, Dr. Edwin Smith, adjouminquiry for a second time so that he c °uld200 words
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Article, Illustration24 1936-12-12 5 WELL AGAIN. Miss Winifred Swan, the rhythmic dancer, has now recovered from her serious illness and goes back to work this week.24 words
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Article624 1936-12-12 5 Greater Proportion Are Men BRITAIN’S famous “Quads” were one year old on Nov. 28. Ann, Ernest, Paul, and Michael Miles, are four of the bonniest babies in Britain. The thrill of having four babies to love and care for at one time is described by624 words
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307 1936-12-12 5 Bishop Thinks Bible Misinterpreted IS it wrong for a woman not to wear a hat in church? Some Churchmen think it is; others think it is not. The latest pronouncement is by the Bishop of Ely, who thinks that people who insist that307 words
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260 1936-12-12 5 Lord Hewart, the Lord Chief Justice, last week told about the only case that has ever kept me awake.” He described to the dinner of the Association of Lancastrians in London how at Liverpool Assizes in January 1914, a lad named Ball was sentenced260 words
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Article191 1936-12-12 5 Owing to Rheumatism in Her Knees It was not a very dignified way of going knl^ irS she had rheumatism in her and was the best sh coulu do, at -he time. Since then, she has been taking D Salts and now feels 20 years191 words
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Advertisement195 1936-12-12 5 THE RECORDS t ‘“J Sole Agents:— T.M.A. MUSIC HOUSE 3, Light Street, Penang. Singapore Kuala Lumpur Ipoh A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN EVER .'u; 1 1 AUSTIN ‘PRODUCES THE Gerund zL)niulatecL- CAR IIfCD CD hi r 0 I I Tfce New Ten-Four Cotnbridae SalfM. A sound-insulated car—-a silent-bodied GR EATER SAbECY195 words
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Advertisement13 1936-12-12 5 SKIPPERS COMPLIMENTS AND WILL YOU STEP ABOARD FOR A GLASS OF. TIGER BEER?"13 words
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913 1936-12-12 6 To Be Put In Operation Shortly AT the half yearly meeting of the Penang English School Teachers* Co-operation Thrift and Loan Society Ltd., which was held yesterday evening at the Hutchings School, Mr. K. Mydin s scheme of Co-operation Purchase received full support of the913 words
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Article196 1936-12-12 6 AIR MAIL A mail for Australia, New Zealand, Java and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thence by Singapore-Australia Air mail service will close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Amsterdam and London by K.L.M. service will cLse at 7 a.m. tomorrow A mail for Java196 words
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Advertisement198 1936-12-12 6 SATURDAY, 12th DECEMBER, 1936. _r AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) FUN FROLIC GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY fOONG SENG NIN CANTONESE OPERA 12|12|36 “Tai Now Wan Gew Hiong” Part I. 13(12(36 -do- Part 2. TAN HONG SEAH AMOY OPERA 12(12(36 “Hong-Keow Lee-Tan” Part 8. 13(12(36 -do- Part198 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous488 1936-12-12 6 Tomorrow WINDSOR] N£XT CHANGE 6-30 Last Night Tonight 9-3 q Bosco Matinee At 11-30 a.m. universal’s super double- M n J EE toi) ay at 2. 30 5k The Season’s Most Dramatic t FEATURE PROGRAMME. TONESE TALKIE J* "HERE COMES THE NAVY" "HOOT SAI KAM A -'-'J CHIN" Wlth a488 words
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Article, Illustration1153 1936-12-12 7 Leading Private Educational Institution FOUNDED BY UNEMPLOYED RAFFLES COLLEGE GRADUATES FOUNDED m 1934 by unemployed graduates of Raffles College, Stamford School, Penang, has in the short space of three years become one of the leading private educational institutions m Penang The policy of the school1,153 words
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Article23 1936-12-12 7 The Right Honourable V. S. Srinivasa Sastri is expected to land at Penang, tomorrow between 9 and 930 A.M. (Victoria Jetty).23 words
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Article158 1936-12-12 7 Tamil Sent For Observation Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 10. When the case against Ramasamy who is charged with the attempted murder of his son by pushing him into a river in Kuala Lumpur was called before Mr. C. H. Dakers in the police court today, Chief158 words
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Article754 1936-12-12 7 FOOI CHEW ASSOCIATION CASE I Judgment Reserved The Fooi Chew Association lottery case in which six committee members of the association are charged with assisting in the management of a public lottery by carrying on a cash sweepstake entitled the I Penang Foot Chew Association members754 words
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Article382 1936-12-12 7 MR. R. G. KING WON LAST MONTH The monthly Landing Competition of the Penang Flying Club held on November 22 was won by Mr. R.G. King with Mr. Mayne second and Mr. Jerram third. There were 9 entries altogether but it is hoped, with several new pilots382 words
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Advertisement178 1936-12-12 7 2 mI ii 1 L UArffi Witt* 1 A f BISMAG Bisurated Magnesia is the unfailing treatment for the relief of stomach troubles It gives quick relief because it instantly neutralises harmful acids which cause indigestion and /1 gastric ulcers. It also spreads a protecting film over the inflamed stomach178 words
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Article752 1936-12-12 8 school terms are drawing to a close, and anxious parents are already facing in anticipation the heavy exj>enses incidental ttpon the beginning of andthbr school A year in 1937. It is computed that in .the middle schools the annual cost of text J 4 books works Out at752 words
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Article614 1936-12-12 8 Broadcast From London— Version From J\ irom A Chine s e Artist —Mr. Teng H. Chiu RFHANKS to the defection of the alarm clock, I was not able to hear the broadcast from London in the early hours of this morning. At about <7.15, however, a recording614 words
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Article474 1936-12-12 8 ST. GROBGE TSE MARTYR CHURCH OF ENGLAND 3rd Sunday in Advent. 8.00 *.tn. Matin* and TJinny. Paatm 73. Hymn 165. 8.45 a.m. Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese). 6.00 p.m. Evensong. Psalm 75 Chant 184. Magnificat 48. Dens Misereatin 72. Hymns 165, 261, 215, 49 W. 1474 words
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Article127 1936-12-12 8 The public examination was concluded yesterday before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith in the Penang Bankruptcy Court of Lob Low Kai, rormer partner of Chop Kwonf Wah Sun, Campbell Street Penang Mr. C. O. Lim, the assistant Official Assignee, conducted the examination. When hearing was resumed, Mr.127 words
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Advertisement421 1936-12-12 8 I Don’t Forget Your Friends At Home! I You can get this fine old Whisky > hSE) for despatch in specially decorated Jb A JB Christmas Cases, delivered anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales at the following prices Bam 1820 Still Strong tRED LABEL Per case of 12 bottle* $64.00421 words
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Advertisement139 1936-12-12 8 a hMij /tfifutitt When a dish is tasteless and insipid, it’s as good as wasted Appetite is lacking. Just add a few drops of Maggi's Seasoning before serving and note the surprising difference in Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate of vegetable origin a wonderful taste restorer that multiplies the139 words
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Article, Illustration8 1936-12-12 9 TWENTY TWO YEAR OLD TWENTY TWO YEAR OLD8 words
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294 1936-12-12 9 Can He Be Protected By Liability Enactment? POINT RAISED IN IPOH CIVIL APPEAL (From ©ur Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 12. Vkf HETHER a daily paid employee under the Government could be protected by the Government Servant’s Liability Enactinent was the point at issue in a294 words
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Article116 1936-12-12 9 Sequel To Stabbing Inqjdent As a sequel to the stabbing incident which took place on Thursday night at Buckingham Street, Mak Hoe, a Chinese was produced before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Cburt yesterday charged with stabbing Doh Ah Kam with a knife with116 words
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Article247 1936-12-12 9 Murder Of t "O Iff: BLOODSTAINED 1 HANDKERCHIEF FOUND.. .<• 1.-- T. < '?>• X-; Singapore, Dec. 11. Police inquiries into the murder 4 of. Detective Mohamed Ali were intensified yesterday following the- detention of 24 Chinese, the majority of them Hylams, who were dramatically taken into247 words
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Article65 1936-12-12 9 —Reuter. Match Against M.C.C. Ipswich, Dec. 12. A Queensland Country XI engaged the M.C.C. in a two-day fixture here today. I Batting first Queensland had scored 120 runs for the Idss of two wicketa at the lunch interval. I On resumption Queensland took their—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article119 1936-12-12 9 Date Fixed For July 31 London, Dec. 3. The first race for the America’s Cup will be sailed off Newport, Rhode Island on July 31, 1937. This announcement was made at the annual meeting of the Yacht Racing* Association held at the Hyde Park119 words
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Article72 1936-12-12 9 A charge against Lionel Rodrigues of having 'cheated and dishonestly induced Mrs .Louise Read to deliver to him $1,700 on Aug. 30 at 20A Leith Street, Penang, was withdrawn yesterday. Mr. H. Macneice, who appeared for the prosecution, told the District Judge, Mr. C. W. Dawson, that72 words
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238 1936-12-12 9 To Be Conducted By Law BILL BEFORE FEDERAL COUNCIL (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 11. The destruction of mosquitos in accordance with the advice of a representative Committee which included unofficial members one of whom was nominated by the I United Planting Association238 words
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Article, Illustration20 1936-12-12 9 HER PROUD MOMENT.—Hapvg smile of a girl student after receiatae IMT degree of BA. at DubUa versitif.20 words
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Article134 1936-12-12 9 Selecting Team To Meet Singapore The Penang-badminton State trials, for the purpose of selecting a team to meet Singapore on Dec. 27, will be held at the Volunteer Drill Hall at 3 p.m. today. The. following are requested to be present: MEN’S SINGLES 3 TO 5 PJML134 words
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Advertisement890 1936-12-12 9 LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICES MUNICIPAL COMMISSION e Ordinary and a Special Meeting of j Public Holiday. The Exchange Banks will T meeting be closed on Monday, 14th r T °r^ ct am< To m c™mon 1 December, 1936, which has Houses. t J (B y Order) been proclaimed a r u890 words
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Advertisement179 1936-12-12 9 "E. O.“ Hotel > PENANG. J ——-09 f. TONIGHT f Extension to 1 A.M. 1 I' DINNER, DANCE CABARET ■t With I i; TED EVELYN I.Y EXPONENTS OF 1 MODERN DANCING, TAP EXHIBITION. DINNER CABARET $3/- NON-DINERS $l/:o: SUNDAY, 13th DECEMBER ORCHESTRAL CONCERT j 9.15 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. By179 words
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Article, Illustration1352 1936-12-12 10 Chancellor s Announcement To Royal Society MR. NEVILLE Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced last week that the Government had agreed to give a grant of £30,000 a year towards the establishment of an institute of chemo-therapy. He was speaking at the1,352 words
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Article421 1936-12-12 10 BIG INCREASE IN LETTERS 400,000,000 More In A Year London, Nov. 29. An analysis of a year’s Peet Office business, details of which were made known yesterday, shows in commanding figures that the telephone and the typewriter have truly become all-important in modern life.421 words
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Article125 1936-12-12 10 With the object of providing a cheap and convenient means of remitting small sums of money locally the Post Office has introduced Malayan Postal Orders. The denominations of these orders and the commission are as follows: Denomination. 59 c. slf-, *****, s2|-, S2JSO, J3I-, s4i-, 55|-. Commission.125 words
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402 1936-12-12 10 FUEL SAVING OF £1 AN HOUR AT BEST Up To 25 M.P.H. Faster The air resistance of high-speed trains can be reduced by 50 per cent, without drastic departure from the accepted idea of a railway train, according to Mr. F.C. Johansen engineering research officer to402 words
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Advertisement440 1936-12-12 10 Wake-up LOOKING YOUNGER tomorrow morning NEW CELL FOOD NOURISHES SKIN 1 WHILE YOU SLEEP Wte. .-I Astounding Discovery A smooth unwrinkled skin at 60. Women of 50 who look almost i y 7 as young as their daughters. These seeming miracles are to- x day made possible by the a&x'rZ440 words
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Article, Illustration120 1936-12-12 11 MADRID, showing the suburbs and approaches—goal of the rebel forces which plunged Spain into civil war more than three months ago. This area shows the scene of the des« perate resistance put up by loyal defenders of the Spanish Republic. Above: Senor Largo Caballero, Prime120 words
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Advertisement72 1936-12-12 11 HEBE! A TOOTHBRUSH 00% Afor*e Effective than anything of the ptui They’ve made sensational improvements in America's favorite toothbrush. Famous design made more effective by actually water-proofing the super-bristles. Germ-proof—sealed in glass. Absolute guarantee against any dissatisfaction. Ten new, jewel-like colors. > The New -Ti .7,1 1 "'‘l'iiiih 'IIL 1172 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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Article760 1936-12-12 12 Owners Views On Position Of Industry In Sweden, Norway Denmark TO mark the celebration of Scandinavia Day (Nordens Dag), a special shipping number has been published by “Goteborgs Handels-och Sjo-farts-tidning.” Edited by Mr. Ture Rinman, the issue includes contributions from many prominent men in Scandinavian shipping and trade.760 words
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Article351 1936-12-12 12 S.S. “JUNA” sails 8 a.m. for Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy, Rangoon and Moulmein. S.S. “KAROA” sails noon for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. “HAVANA MARU” from Singapore, via Belawan sails same day for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. “BURDWAN” from Kobe via ports, sails same day for Colombo, Aden,351 words
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Article499 1936-12-12 12 NORW AY'S MODERN TONNAGE DEMAND FOR LARct I motor vessels e I maintained I l 9 M V^ ngtheyMrJUl I 1936, the report of the Shinn Aug X I ciation of Norway Mates I of shipping in individual count Progre I ,ed to w rid trade during lhe there was499 words
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Article244 1936-12-12 12 £14,000 A Round Voyage Barrow, Dec. 1 Sir Charles Craven speaking at a luncheon today after the launch of the Orient liner Orcades from Vickers-Armstrong* naval construction works, stated that his firm, Vickers-Armstrongs were increasing their manufacturing capacity. 1 If they could obtain sufficient skilled244 words
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Miscellaneous1776 1936-12-12 12 I RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES "CHRISTMAS MARKET" RADIO I HARZ MOUNTAINS Listeners to‘Chriutmas Market- will be PERSONALITIESI33 /B /Ottrrto taken on a tour of the Heaton Abbot Fat t man WMe l Bp rt Renrt the Berlin Block Shota, one of the m.sl important NRB&BSt .«<«'««• •*>'« broadcast a general description1,776 words
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Article44 1936-12-12 13 The Penang Municipal Band will play at the Esplanade this evening from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Following is the programme:— March:—Steadfast And True:—Teike. Overture:—Fra Diavolo:—Auber. Reminiscences of:—GounodGodfrey. Waltz:—Secret Rendezvous: —Erwin. Selection:—Lumber Love: —Adams. Intermezzo:—Heart’s Ease: —Macbeth. Fox Trot:—One Rainy Afternoon: Erwin.44 words
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Article165 1936-12-12 13 Empire Exhibition Proposal A suggestion that Glasgow Corporation should charter liners to house overseas visitors to the Empire Exhibition at Bellahouston Park in 1938 was put forward by Lieut. -Colonel A. D. M. Innes Shaw, when proposing the toast the "Corporation of Glasgow” at the annual165 words
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Advertisement778 1936-12-12 13 I PpwJla M*feiiw I MBOfnnAGIIB UMK I VgM eb. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Sr-2 (in conjunction with Glsn Shire Line) Penan* Vsutea I PERSEUS London, Rotterdam, Hamburg Hull Dec. 17 Jan 12 «.inNORSHIRE London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and I BA Middlesborough. Dec. 18 Jan 18 I HAVRE AND LIVERPOOL SERVICE778 words
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Advertisement624 1936-12-12 13 PA an d Gt Vj BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., unaet Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “MATA HARI” Dec. 18 Outwards from London for China Japan. due Penang 1936 *S/S “BANGALORE” Dec.624 words
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Miscellaneous1145 1936-12-12 13 Radio Programmes s.s4—Concert by Nirom Orchestra. 6.20 —Relay from Radio-Paris. Concert. 6.50 Nirom news bulletin. 7.20 —News in English. 7-I°—What Everybody Likes (popifar). 7.35 —Continuation of concert relay. 60—Literary talk. B.os —News in French. 3-20—Piano recital: Wilmy Richard. 8.35 —Continuation of concert relay. 9-20—“ Out of the Old Box.” 9.201,145 words
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Miscellaneous16 1936-12-12 13 Report, Stock Quotations and announcements. 8.30 p.m. DA VENTRY—News Bulletin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m. Close down.16 words
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Article918 1936-12-12 14 Acceptances And final Selections Following are the acceptances for today’s races at Ipoh, the concluding day of the Perak Turf Club Skye Meeting. Race I—Ponies —Class 3 —5 1)2 Furs. —2.30 p.m. 10 0 LITTLE MISS X 11.00 Mr. H. S. Kirwan Logue 30918 words
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Article308 1936-12-12 14 FIXTURES FOR TODAY HOME FOOTBALL Following are the English and Scottish football fixtures for today:— ENGLISH LEAGUE DIV. I Birmingham vs Derby C. Charlton A. vs Everton. Chelsea vs Brentford. Grimsby T. vs Huddersfield T. Leeds U. vs Wolverhampton W. Liverpool vs Sunderland. Manchester C. vs Preston308 words
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Article79 1936-12-12 14 Following are Rugby Union fixtures for today:— Cheshire vs Northumberland (at Birkenhead) Cornwall vs Gloucestershire (at Redruth). Devon vs Somerset (at Exeter). Durham vs Cumberland (at Westoe). North Midlands vs Warwickshire (at Birmingham). Yorkshire vs Lancashire (at Kirkstall). Blackheath vs Leicester. Guy’s Hosp, vs The Army. London79 words
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Article98 1936-12-12 14 Carlisle Drawn To Meet Clapton Orient London, Dec. 12. The draw for the second round of the Football Association Cup to be played today resulted as follows: Carlisle v. Clapton Orient. Mansfield v. Bournemouth. Shildon v. Dartford. Cardie v. Swindon Lincoln or New Brighton v.98 words
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Article108 1936-12-12 14 Against Selangor Today Penang plays her first inter-State hockey match against Selangor today on the Hutchings School ground at 5.15 p.m. Admission to the ground will be by tickets of ten cents for standing and 50 cents for seats. The two teams are as follows: Penang:108 words
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Article120 1936-12-12 14 Totkry's Game On Espkmade The following two teams will turn out for the State Rugby trial on the Esplanade at 5.15 this evening H. A. L. Luckham M. E. Pother A. H. West G. T. Cameron K. A. G. Hague Kar Cheng J. F. Keay R. F.120 words
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Article67 1936-12-12 14 Merrylads v. Windy Dale The following will represent the Merrylads in a badminton match of five doubles and five singles against the Windy Dale at the former’s court this evening and tomorrow morning:— Messrs. L. J. Pavanaris. Edgar Goh R. F. Coombs, Beh Ewe Soon Lee Eng Aun, Chew67 words
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Advertisement283 1936-12-12 14 SUNDAY, 13th DECEMBER, 1931 I AT I Wembley Park I GRAND INTER-STATE I BOX I N G I PERAK w. PENANG I MAIN EVENT I 10 RDS. I NAI TONG JOO YOUNG CORBETT I (Siamese) (Indian) I THE CHOICE OF THE EVENING I 8 RDS. I KID CABANELA YOUNG MURAD283 words
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Article, Illustration778 1936-12-12 15 Board Choose c ar r For Petersen: It Should Be E. Phillips London, Nov. 27. WiICN boxing promoters and boards of control decide to have a fight the winner is usually the promoter. Ten years ago Tex Rickard, the greatest organiser of contests the v .,rki has778 words
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Article335 1936-12-12 15 Nai Smarn’s Popular Win Over Young Narsing Ipoh, Dec. 11. ALT DOUGH lacking in science the main bout at last night’s boxing produced such fighting as has seldom been witnessed at the Jubilee Park. The contestants were Nai Smarn (10.6) who beat Young Narsing (10.5335 words
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Article, Illustration30 1936-12-12 15 DELANEIGE (nearest camera), who dead-heated with Don Bradman, leading, with Castle Irwell (hooped sleeves), over the water in the early stages ot the Grand Sefton Steeplechase, at Liverpool y30 words
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Article255 1936-12-12 15 FOOTBALL-. A POINT FROM POMPEY PORTSMOUTH 1. BOLTON W. 1 Bolton are undoubtedly the away team of the season. Up to date they have lost one match away from home, and ten of their 14 points have been collected on opponents’ grounds. They were a trifle fortunate255 words
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Article119 1936-12-12 15 Film Star Turns Waitress New York, Dec. 2. Miss Barbara Stanwyck who earns £3OO a week as a film star, turned waitress at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club today in honour of Fred Perry. The English tennis champion was giving a luncheon to celebrate his control119 words
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Article383 1936-12-12 15 ROWING: WINSER'S CREW WIN AN INTERRUPTED RACE Henley,. Nov. 28. The rival trial eights selected by the Oxford authorities decided their race at Henley this afternoon, when the crew stroked by R. M. de R. Winser proved successful over A. B. Hodgson’s eight by a length and383 words
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175 1936-12-12 15 Louis Jimmy Bout? i I am unable to make head or tail of the story that Jimmy Braddock, the heavyweight champion of the world, will fight Joe Louis at Atlantic City next February. One report has it that Braddock will be paid £BO,OOO175 words
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Advertisement324 1936-12-12 15 ENTERPRISE I 40 NEW AIR LINERS I i Two years ago the Govern- H ment said that all letters for "'W... the Empire will be carried by B 1 air in 1937. Imperial Airways B S lhereupon ordered 40 new air B S liners, costing about £2,000,000 I' IMPERIAL I324 words
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Article361 1936-12-12 16 Firm i Th. Stock Exchange was firm. Yesterday Rise or Fail London, Dec. 11«MU 5 1944-M n 7% 4- 'A Jhateteg. >c., 1910-90 I!t >% H Wat l>*n. M p-c. 106 4* Cam, Ua. Ass. (Utets) 10% Prudential M A W 4 Soyal Aasce. (10». pd.) 'tyi361 words
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Article120 1936-12-12 16 London, Dec. 11. RUBBER Easy. Spot 9 J buyers 9 sellers. Jan./March 9 buyers 9} sellers. April/June 9/ e buyers 9 t l> sellers. July/Sept. 9A buyers 9t 3 6 sellers. New York 19.20 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 36,156 tons Liverpool 49,129 tons COPRA Straits S.O.120 words
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Article118 1936-12-12 16 London on Previously Latest Faris 105 964 105 11’64 Mevr York 4.90 g 4.90& Montreal 4.89? 4.89 J j Brussels 28.98 J 28.99 Geneva 21.33| 21.33 j Amsterdam 9.00? 9.001 Milan 93j Berlin 12.181 12.18 Stockholm 19.39 H 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26%118 words
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Article215 1936-12-12 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations m MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’s Share Ltet today TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 510 5(6 Ayer Weng 1.82 i 1.87 J patu Selangor 1.42 1.45 c Hong Fatt 1.45 1.50 Idris Hyd. 14|6 15(6c J e la pang 25(3 26(0 Jelebu 1.23 1.27215 words
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Article320 1936-12-12 16 Hockey On The Esplanade A good performance by Pettier as goalkeeper was the outstanding feature of an interesting hockey match played at the Esplanade yesterday between the Penang Sports Club “A” and the Government i Trade School. The result was a goalless draw. I On320 words
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Article72 1936-12-12 16 Merrylads B.P. v. Windy Dale B.P. A friendly match of five doubles and five singles between the Merrylads B.P. and the Windy Dale B.P. will be played at the former court this evening and tomorrow morning. The following players wall represent the Merrylads :—-L. J. Pavanaris, Edgar Goh, R.72 words
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Article171 1936-12-12 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIX Buyers Sellers Ayer Weng 1.80 1.85 Batu Selangor 1.40 1.45 Hong Fatt 1.42 J 4 1.45 Jelebu 1.22 J 1.25 Kuchai 1.35 1.37 J Lukut 1.30 1.35 Nawng Pet 80 82 J North Taiping 80 82J Rahman Hyd. 1.19 1.22 Ruab Gold 7.00 7.10 ex Rantau171 words
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Article190 1936-12-12 16 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today TINS Buyers Sellers Ayer Hitams 20'6 216 ex Ayer Wengs 1.80 1.85 Bangrins 20(9 216 i Batu Selangor» 1.40 1.43 c Chenderiangs 25.9 26 9 Hong Fatts 1.43 1.46 Hongkongs 25(3 26i3c Jelepangs 25|3 25 9190 words
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Article95 1936-12-12 16 An extra-ordinary general meeting of the Semanggol Rubber Co., Ltd. was he’d at the registered office of the Ocmpany, No. 1 Downing Street, Penang, at 12 noon today when the following resolution, which was passed as an extra-ordinary resolution at an extra-ordinary general meeting held at the95 words
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Article158 1936-12-12 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers A. Wengs 1.70 1.75 Ampats 5(0 s|4} B. Selangors 1.40 1.45cd Jelapang» 25(0 26|0 Katus 24|0 25(0 K. Kamuntings 8(6 9|o K. Lanjuts 23|0 23(9 Laruts 11|3 11|9 Nawng Pets 77} 82} N. Taipings 78 82cd Pangnga Rivers 11(3 111 9 Pungahs158 words
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Article160 1936-12-12 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Bassetts 82} 85 Batu Lintangs 1.40 1.45 Bedfords 1.20 1.25 ex Bentas 1.35 140 Brogas 1.15 1.17}c Indragiris 1.62} 1.67} Lunas 2.40 2.50 M. Pindas 1.90 1.97}c Mentakabs 47} 50ex Sungei Tukangs 1.40 1.45 Temeriohs 80 85 Ulu Benuts 57} 60 TINS Ampats s|o 5(3160 words
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Article112 1936-12-12 16 nN YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) £233.15.0 £233.15.0 London —(8 months) £233.10.0 £233.15.0 Singapore $116.25 $114.62} Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.—(Sundried) $9.10 $9.25 BLACK PEPPER $8.90 $8.90 RUBBER London 9}d OjVd New York 19? e c(G) 18ic(G) Singapore- Spot 32 Ac 32c Dec. 32gc 32}c Jar ./Mar 32}c 32}c112 words
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Advertisement277 1936-12-12 16 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAAFSCHAPPIJ N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA Branches throughout the Dutch East Indies and in the Straits Settlements, India, China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS: The National Provincial277 words
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Advertisement572 1936-12-12 16 HONG KONG ANh I I SHANGHAI BANKINS I I CORPORATION 6 I (Incorporated to Hong I The Liability of members is limit I I extent and in manner nr^S I Ordinance No. 6 of I Colony. ne Head O//ice :_HONG KONG I Authorised Capital J I Issued and Fully paid572 words
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