Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 December 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-12-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 295. Vol. XCIV. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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1229 1936-12-17 1 Heavy Fighting In North-West More Soviet Troops Sent To Frontiers London, Dec. 16. A report published in the Daily Express states that the Soviet authorities have despatched considerable reinforcements to the Far East frontier districts. The newspaper states that the total number of troops1,229 words
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Article279 1936-12-17 1 INCIDENT OFF COAST OF PORTUGAL Berlin, Dec. 16. The news that the captain of the British steamer City of Oxford had Reported at Gibraltar that he had been signalled off the Portuguese coast by :ie German cruiser Deutschland with regard to the ship’s origin and279 words
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Article31 1936-12-17 1 Malayan Championships Postponed T’,e Malayan Weight-Lifting Champumsh.ps which were to be- held at the W’orZd”, Siiigapore, on Dec. 22 a,id 23, have been postponed till the Easter Holidays next year.31 words
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Article102 1936-12-17 1 ’—British Radio. "A Close Friendship Which I Valued Highly” London, Dec. 16After the King had made a formal •ch in reply to twenty Privy Councillors) who yesterday presented the loyal Address from the House of Commons, he added a < rsonal note. He said: “Gentlemen may, I’—British Radio. - 102 words
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Article64 1936-12-17 1 77 Cents A Gallon The official price of petrol in Penang has been reduced from 82 cents to 77 cents a gallon. Taking into account the usual discount of two cents allowed on cash sales, the motorist will be paying only 75 cents. This is the first64 words
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Article78 1936-12-17 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 17. A Siamese broadcast announced late last night that an extraordinary session of the Assembly had been convoked for Dec. 26 to consider the tin restriction scheme. The premier will be pnable to attend the Assembly as he is leaving78 words
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Article64 1936-12-17 1 In Bangkok After Visit To Indo-China (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Dec. 16. The former French Minister for Air, General Denain, following an inspection of France's air arm in Indo-China, arrived at Bangkok on a two-day visit, flying a win-engined Potez this afternoon. He was entertained by the64 words
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Article122 1936-12-17 1 —British Radio. ADVISOR TO KING FRIEND OF LATE KING GEORGE London, Dec. 17. The appointment of Lord Wigram a» Permanent Lord-in-Waiting by King; George arouses interest as it reve- J.) a. tendency to rely on his father’s cl<l cun sellors. Lord Wigram was transferred from thoi private—British Radio. - 122 words
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Article26 1936-12-17 1 —Reuter Wireless. London, Dec. 17. 1 The death is announced of Lady Gilbert, widow of W.S. Gilbert of Gilbert and Sul- livan fame—Reuter Wireless. - 26 words
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Article37 1936-12-17 1 THE “PINANG GAZETTE’S" CHRISTMAS NUMBER WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW. IT IS PRINTED ON SPECI AL ART PAPER AND COMPRISES 40 PAGES. IT WILL BE GIVEN GRATIS WITH THE USUAL ISSUE OF THE “PINANG GAZETTE.”37 words
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Advertisement14 1936-12-17 1 CHEONG 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.14 words
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Advertisement95 1936-12-17 1 The Commercial Advertising Agency, Head Office:- 62, CHINA ST., PENANG. Phone 693. Branch:- 59, HALE ST., JPOH. Phone 167. Commercial Artists Label-Drawers Wallpainters Advertising Agents of the Fun Frolic and Wembley, Penang. Sign board writers Cinema-Slide Makers. LICENSED POSTERS STATIONS TO LET. wuNlHr ■M j (voob AUSTRALIAN TURKEYS Prime Selected95 words
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1250 1936-12-17 2 LORDS PASS INDIAN PENSIONS BILL Two Alternatives Open To Subscribers IN the House of Lords, the Marquis of Zetland, Secretary of State for India, moved certain amendments to the existing regulations regarding pensions payable to retired Indian public servants settled in the British Isles.1,250 words
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408 1936-12-17 2 Reconversion Ceremony Bombay. An animated crowd gathered at the Arya Samaj Mandir, Girgaum, to witness the reconversion ceremony of Mr. Abdulla Harilal Gandhi, eldest son of Mahatma Gandhi, from Mahomedanism to Hinduism. It will be recalled that sometime ago Mr. Harilal Gandhi renounced Hinduism408 words
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Advertisement425 1936-12-17 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 3683. Landon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang Within425 words
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Advertisement602 1936-12-17 2 PENANG TURF CLUB XMAS/NEW YEAR GOLD CUP MEETING 193,.,,,. IST DAY, SATURDAY, 26TH DECEMBER i 93r 7 2ND DAY, WEDNESDAY, 30TH DECEMBER i j 3RD DAY, FRIDAY, IST J ANU ARY i 937 4TH DAY, SATURDAY, 2ND JANUARY 3 runs for each Division of Classes 1, 3 and 4 Horses.602 words
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Article312 1936-12-17 3 .—Reuter. Excellent Relations SATISFACTION OF MR. EDEN London, Dec. 16. In the House of Commons Capt. Moreing asked Mr. Eden whether his attention had been called to the satisfactory exchange of visits between the Governor of Hong Kong on the one hand and the Chairman of.—Reuter. - 312 words
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Article36 1936-12-17 3 British Radio. London, Dec. 16. The r> suit of the ballot of Scottish mine i<is on the employers' offer of a three ir.< ages agreement announced today as fallow For acceptance 23.942 against 21.562-British Radio. - 36 words
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Article172 1936-12-17 3 —British Radio. Moors Germans Driven Back Madrid, Dec. 16. A Defence Committee communique declares that the enemy was totally routed after a battle of five hours in the Boadilla Del-Monte sector, south-west of Madrid, leaving two hundred dead and many wounded in the Government lines. The attack—British Radio. - 172 words
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Article193 1936-12-17 3 coaches remained on me uieuus of the passengers was injured.—British Radio. Fishing Vessels Driven Ashore London, Dec. 16. Stormy weather continues along the East Coast. Two men were drowned today when the drifter Margaret and Francis was driven ashore in a gale off Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire The remainingcoaches remained on me uieuus of the passengers was injured.—British Radio. - 193 words
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Article221 1936-12-17 3 —British Radio. No de Jure Recognition By Britain London, Dec. 16. The question of British representation in occupied Abyssinia had been for some time under the consideration of His Majesty’s Government with special reference to problems arising from the retention of a diplomatic mission accredited to a Government—British Radio. - 221 words
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Article96 1936-12-17 3 the Chair today owing to.a cold. —British Radio. Duke And Duchess Of Gloucester 111 London, Dec. 16. It was officially stated today that the Queen, who has been suffering from a 1 mild attack of influenza, is making good progress and hopes to be out in a daythe Chair today owing to.a cold.—British Radio. - 96 words
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Article, Illustration275 1936-12-17 3 .—British Radio. The South Wales Trade Recovery and Expansion Committee, of which Sir Rober: Horne is chairman, has issued a memorandum, a copy of which has been sent to f! I rime Minister stating that no satis- r y solution of.—British Radio. - 275 words
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Article34 1936-12-17 3 —Reuter. New York, Dec 16. Germany dree not demand absolute sovereignty over her Colonies, declares Dr. Schaacht in an article in the Magazine Foreign Affalra supporting Germany’s drive for colonies.-—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article172 1936-12-17 3 —British Radio. Italy's Reiterated Verbal Promises London, Dec. 16. Asked in the House of Commons the precise terms of the guarantee given by the Italian Government regarding {he Balearic Islands, the Foreign Secretary said these assurances were verbal. “His Majesty’s charge d’Affaires in Rome informed the—British Radio. - 172 words
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Article41 1936-12-17 3 LUIIItTU Bovine protection of Portuguese colonies-British Radio. London, Dec. 16. The Foreign Secretary stated in a Coin--1 mons answer that treaties of alliance between Great Britain and Portugal contained specific reference to the defence and protection of Portuguese colonies—BritishLUIIItTU Bovine , protection of Portuguese colonies-British Radio. - 41 words
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Article77 1936-12-17 3 —British Radio. A Parliamentary Dinner London, Dec. 16. The Prime Minister, the Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition and the American Ambassador were present at a small informal dinner under the presidency of Sir Austen Chamberlain at the House of Comn ons last night at which it was—British Radio. - 77 words
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Article78 1936-12-17 3 —British Radio. Tenders For Capital Ships London, Dec. 16. The First Lord of the Admiralty informed the House of Commons that orders are about to be placed for new machinery for H.M.S. Elizabeth and H.M.S. Valiant with the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company of Govan, Glasgow, and with—British Radio. - 78 words
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Article72 1936-12-17 3 and golfing—Reuter Wireless. May Buy Castle At Lengyel Tati Vienna, Dec. 16. 1 The Duke of Windsor is understood to be suffering from a slight chill and a heedache and is remaining in his room. A Budapest repert states that the Duke is negotiating for the acquisition ofand golfing—Reuter Wireless. | - 72 words
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Advertisement181 1936-12-17 3 TOY I AT WM WHITEWAYS C WHERE THERE IS THE LARGEST STOCK (1 as ay b i st select,on of toys ,n J? I HAVE MADE MY HEADQUARTERS |j HERE AND I EXTEND A HEARTY 11 INVITATION TO ALL CHILDREN TO COME ANY WEEK-DAY IN THE MORNING FROM 10 TO181 words
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Article673 1936-12-17 4 SULTAN OF PERAK'S ADDRESS Kuala Kangsar, Dec. 15. Kuala Kang sat; the seat of the Ruler of the State, was early reminded of the Hari Raya, the day of rejoicing to mark the close of the tasting month, by the boom of cannon when the673 words
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Article897 1936-12-17 4 AIR PASSENGERS The following were passengers by Imperial planes: Aircraft Canberra VH-USC from Brisbane, Darwin and N. 1., arrived Saturday: Dr. Wittcuck, from Koepang. Aircraft Aurora VT-AEG for Penang, Siam, Burma and Karachi, left Sunday: Mr. C. I. Cookes, for Brindisi; Capt. Willkins, Mr. White, for Penang.897 words
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Article272 1936-12-17 4 Zaharoff Promised Her ’Something in His Will* "I WILL PAY MY CREDITORS" 1 Lady (Delia) Lucas (formerly lady Huntington), war-time stage favourite, for 115 years a friend of Sir Basil Zaharoff, i said to a Daily Express reporter as she left the Bankruptcy Court, London,272 words
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Article205 1936-12-17 4 Sole Beneficiary In Sir Harry’s Will London. When Sir Harry Preston’s will is publish|ed within the next few weeks, it will i show that his entire estate consisted of I his hotel at Brighton and that his wife is I the sole beneficiary. I205 words
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Advertisement263 1936-12-17 4 Keep your bathroom CLEAN and BRIGHT with VIM L ®I [z JWJ c eans M BASIN: You call me dirty! Why, look at and pans, tiles, IB yourself!” enamelware, 9 BATH: “You’re right. And to think how woodwork, cutfl beautifully clean I used to be lery, glassware. There's some- j263 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-12-17 5 Oliver Messci pouring out tea at a parlu he gave to poor children in the parish hull of Brompt on Church, SW.25 words
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Article451 1936-12-17 5 FIRST MONTHLY BULLETIN Thv following account of the Taiping Rotary Club appears in the December issue of -The Roda.” Taiping has begun the first of its monthly Bulletins, and we welcome this sign of aliveness of our newest Rotary Club. We an told that there have451 words
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Article100 1936-12-17 5 Five hours after Albert Rowe, 29-year- M convict at Dartmoor, walked away, from a working-party in a dense fog, he v as captured and put back in the cells. It was some time before Rowe’s absence <s noticed. Then the alarm was sounded 11 100100 words
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Article1881 1936-12-17 5 4 Years of Constitutional Government “Keep-Fit Campaign'’ lo Be Introduced p T eX^?P. e Great Britain and other Western nations, a “Keep-Fit Campaign” is to be introduced in Siam, according r i I ,me !*S 8 €r n a broadcast review of the country’s progress during1,881 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-12-17 5 and C. B Cochran at Euston when they left for 'the Edinburgh opening of Sir James Barrie s new play, “The Boy David "diss Bergner will be in the title role.33 words
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Advertisement247 1936-12-17 5 4 YEARS I 4 YEARS Guarantee Free Service Westinghouse Refrigerator HOUSEKEEPING UP-TO-DATE t Hocks and Moselles, so popular at informal dinnerparties now, need careful B chilling. The Foldaway Shelf I B gSB —a clever new Westinghouse a I featihre—provides room for I■■ I the tall bottles in whidh I these247 words
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Article678 1936-12-17 6 Royal Train Held Up At Batang Malaka (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala I Aim pur, Dec. 16. A DISABLED locomotive on the line near Batang Malaka in Negri Sembilan held up the night mail on which H. H. the Sultan of Selangor and his entourage678 words
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Article214 1936-12-17 6 AIR MAIL The Eastbound Netherlands Aircraft left Rangoon for Bangkok at 6.32 am. today. NOTICE The air mails despatched from Penang on Dec. 10 per the Netherlands Aircraft were delivered in London on Dec. 15. OUTWARD MAIL A mail for Sabang and Kota Radja by the214 words
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541 1936-12-17 6 Extensive Use For Military And Civil Purposes Parachute-jumping has virtually the same effects on the human organism as lootball, accoding to a group oi lour military physicians in Leningrad who recently made an elaborate study of the problem. Their report has been received with interest, since541 words
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Article110 1936-12-17 6 A fine of $2O or 14 days in default was imposed by Mr. H. A. Fo-rer in the Criminal District Court, Singapore, on Wong Plan Sin, manager of Chop Ban Shing cf Ncrth Bridge Road, for having had in his possession for sale white chalk cleaners bearing110 words
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Advertisement65 1936-12-17 6 X’MAS OR NEW YEAR GIFTS! If you wish to gladden her heart during Christmas and the New Year, you cannot ■do better than make her a present of a set of CHARLIE KUNZ PIANO RECORDS (Price QQ cts. each.) CHARLIE KUNZ Now records 1 arnous WWF PIANO MEDLEYS Exclusively oa65 words
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Advertisement35 1936-12-17 6 i/Aprws M" PILLS. I APJOL STEEL I Sure andeertain for all Female I complaints. Every lady should I keep a box in the house. I The I GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY E 52-54 Beach Street, Penang.35 words
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Advertisement130 1936-12-17 6 n r J.CDllis Browpe\t Mai I JNB Thcp b I*l a I o■ kl iM N Acts like a charm m Checks and arreet» DfARRHCEA and FEVER, croup. AQUc STOMACH CHILLS Family mvOf to- X and is t’>a only specific in M GOLD® CHOLERA and A truE palliative re DYSENTERY130 words
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Miscellaneous286 1936-12-17 6 Tremendous Success! Season Extended J jt B w w lx. U I IN DS O R 6-15 Last Night 9-30 i A Mightier Musical Than “NAUGHTY MARIETTA” < 5.45 TONIGHT 9.00 M-G-M s gay and glorious screen adventure The Most Thrilling And Inspiring heart-touching, ear-and-eye-filling. I big and thrilling.... with286 words
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Miscellaneous132 1936-12-17 6 —a- LAST 2 SHOWS TONIGHT 6.15 9.30 DARRYL F. ZANUCK’S Supnerrre Masterpiece that Surpasses “Prisoner of. Shark Island” and ‘‘Under Two Flags” in Thrills and Excitement '•TALLAGE BEERY BARBARA STANWYCK JOHN BOLES in “A MESSAGE TO GARCIA” A 20th Century Fox Production .i TOMORROW (Suropetmost popular singing star and America’s132 words
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2040 1936-12-17 7 GOOD HONEST CITIZENSHIP WILL BE REW REWARDED —Mr. SASTRI Consoling Signs Everywhere INDIAN DEPUTATION ENTERTAINED OU have in the past depended a little too much for help from outside, but my dear countrymen, let me say that I find everywhere consoling signs that you are keeping awake and that you2,040 words
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Article135 1936-12-17 7 Count Felix Graf von Luckner, Commander of the German raider, See Adler, which sank many ships Airing the Great War, invited a large number of guests to take part in the first trial run of his new sailing ship, the Sea Devil, And this is135 words
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Advertisement356 1936-12-17 7 I I Mr fOTHAT GOES ON PLEASINGMsn n n a w Although moderately Ik //MA th ese naodels are Bk IhX 111 modern in ever y detail W fl I rapid action is assisted yX t —> l\\ by direct-view finders and the front which springs "KODAK” out, at the356 words
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Article645 1936-12-17 8 THE announcement by the International Rubber Regulation Committee that releases under the quota for the first two quarters of 1937 will be 75 and 80 per cent, respectively effectively lays the widely advertised ghost that eightpence was the “pivotal” point at which the Committee desired to keep the645 words
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Article63 1936-12-17 8 Awarded To Singapore Boys The Selection Committee has awarded the two 1937 Queen’s Scholarshins tn the following:— (1) Lim Hong Bee of Raffles Institution, Singapore. He was at Outram Road School, Singapore, until the end of 1928. (2) Chia Kim Ch wee also of Raffles Institution,63 words
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Article146 1936-12-17 8 Monday, Dec. 7. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council held at the Council Chamber, Government Offices, this morning. Hon. Mr. G. Wiseman had luncheon at Government House. Tuesday, Dec. 8. In the morning Mr. A. Perego, Consul for Italy, called on His Excellency at146 words
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Article123 1936-12-17 8 Five Strokes Of Rottan For Small Boy A little Chinese boy, Cheong Ah Kee, whose head scarcely appeared above the (bar table, was produced before Mr. W. G. I Reeves, the third Singapore magistrate, on a charge of theft of a silver watch and three packets of123 words
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Article576 1936-12-17 8 India s Famous Sons Gandh i, Sastri Tahore, Nehru and Bose Hospitality In Malaya— Army and The Dance INDIANS in Penang and Province. Wellesley have given the Right; Hon. Mr. Srinivasa Sastri a royal reception since he arrived a week ago. It is the happy custom of576 words
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Article397 1936-12-17 8 (By Otir Special Muslim Correspondent) The annual report of the committee of management of Zakat (charitable gift or poor rate, which is the fourth pillar of Islam) of the State of Perlis for the period ending Rajab 1355 A.H. has just been issued under the signature of Tuan397 words
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93 1936-12-17 8 Proceedings To Be Broadcast At 5,30 p.m. at the Town Hall, Penang, today, the Rt. Hon. V. S. Sastri, P.C-, t C.H., head of the Government of Indi* Deputation who aj rived here on Sunday Ito inquire into Indian labour conditions a93 words
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Article50 1936-12-17 8 *1•E• I n E H. E. the Governor, Lady Thomas nt Miss Thomas, attended by the aide -e--camp, will leave Singapore by the mg mail train on Sunday Oec 20 and to King’s Pavilion, Kuala Kangaar 1 will return to Singapore on t h o of Dec.50 words
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Advertisement141 1936-12-17 8 Lentheric Perfumes have now come in for their share of recognition. They are now the Fashion for Fragrance BE MODERN WITH LENTHERIC CHARM AND FRAGRANCE. USE LENTHERIC AND BE UP-TO-DATE. Lentheric Perfumes NO. 12 LOTUS D’OR MIRACLE GARDENIA SHANGHAI LE PIRATE RISQUE TOUT AU FIL DE L'EAU $1 -50 ine141 words
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Advertisement86 1936-12-17 8 mffi I- f| B fflg YAROtT I B| 1 Society favourite Yardley Lavender Talc is a favourite among men and women who are careful of their personal appearance and comfort. Bland and smooth to array irritation, its cool fragrance brings new freshness and vitality. This is one of the exquisite86 words
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753 1936-12-17 9 THREE CARDS IN FOUR DAYS “No Need For Undue Rush,” Says Tic-Tac RACING in 1937 will have a good start with the Penang Turf Club Xmas-New Year Meeting which opens on Saturday, Dec. 26 and ends on Saturday, Jan. 2. The entries, for753 words
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Article267 1936-12-17 9 SINGAPORE DOCKYARD EMPLOYEES COME OUT A large number of dockyard employees of the Singapore .Harbour Board went on strike on Monday and were still out yesterday. They comprise Chinese artisans employed directly by the Board. The dispute began over a week ago, wLen the Chinese artisans267 words
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Article25 1936-12-17 9 London, Dec. 17. Rugby Union fixtures played yesterday resulted as follow®: Sussex 8 Middlesex 18. r••i U.S. Portsmouth 9 Guy’s Hosp. 0.25 words
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Article35 1936-12-17 9 .—Reute/. Crewe Beat Hartlepools Crewe beat Hartlepools by 2 goals to one in the F. A. Cup second round replay, while York beat Southend 2—l after extra time was allowed.-.—Reute/. ’ - 35 words
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945 1936-12-17 9 Pioneer Work Of A Small Cluster Of Imperialists Founded more than 70 years ago, as the Colonial Institute, the Royal Empire Society today has a membership of 18,000 Its chief aim has always been to interest the British people in those Colonies which make945 words
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Advertisement9 1936-12-17 9 ■.W.’.SWAV-’-V-'-V-V.SVASV.VW. ■“-iirr-iL-«sgT*.*; WSS ro E HAD A TIGcR wvwywwwwwwwwwiMMA9 words
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Advertisement327 1936-12-17 9 EXHAUSTED WOMAi REGAINS ENERGY. PUTS CM WEIGHT If exhausting weather and tiring wot are draining your energy and wasting yoi figure, begin now to give your system daily dose of regenerating vitamins. Beg now to get back your lost vitality and p* firm flesh, sinews and muscle on your thi327 words
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135 1936-12-17 10 "Watcher" For Every Family r Berlin. Every man, woman and child in Germany are in future to be brought under the microscope of a domestic spying system, it was announced here. For some time such a system has been in force for Nazi Party135 words
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Article121 1936-12-17 10 Descending a 300-ft. deep cavern, where <be slightest slip would have meant instant <fieath, Dudley (Worts) police last week «covered the body of a woman who had 4>een missing for eight days. The woman, Mrs. Mary Nicholls, aged 26. of Dudley, was married only 11121 words
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Article83 1936-12-17 10 PAINLESS Mr. Painless Parker is the name of a Canadian dentist, who was mentioned in an appeal heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, last week. “Is 'Painless’ his real name?” asked Lord Atkin. “Yes,” replied counsel, “it is a name which he properly and legally acquired when83 words
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1194 1936-12-17 10 A Nine Years’ Experiment In Manchester aT Parkfield, the Police Court Mission I A Home at Crumpsall, which was given to the mission by Mr. P. M. Oliver in 1928, an interesting social experiment has both failed and succeeded. Here, for nine years, young offenders1,194 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-12-17 10 A GIRL STUDENT who found it Quicker to carry than drive a turkey at a Warwickshire farming school.21 words
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244 1936-12-17 10 Edinburgh Conference Decision A world peace ballot, and the institution of a Peace Day, were among the suggestions made at what is stated to have been the largest peace congress ever held in Great Britain, which met in Edinburgh. More than 700 delegates244 words
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Advertisement195 1936-12-17 10 jffl ADVANTAGES ff Ano other one pen a a B possesses gj Airoealed, ready-to-write Dry-proof point. Lifetime BN guarantee*. One stroke filling, emptying, cleaning. Bju Platinum channel FEATHERTOUCH points for inslant two-way writing—your own normal stroke or a fine, delicate line. Visulated—true gauge of writing fluid, feeds perfectly to the195 words
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Advertisement88 1936-12-17 10 KEILLERS DUNDEE MARMALADE 138 YEARS AGO MRS. JAMES KEILLER MADE AND MARKETED THE FIRST MARMALADE IN GREAT BRITAIN. TO-DAY her original recipe is still t faithfully followed. joT j* U c Justpurecanesugar and the finest Seville oranges—but It Is in the method of blending, and the extreme care In the88 words
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Article, Illustration150 1936-12-17 11 he FOUGHT FOR LIFE-AND WON Sole Survivor Rescued After fl 17 Hours Ordeal Seventeen year old Fritz Roethke, cabin boy of the German ship Isis, which vanished during the gale in the Atlantic, sitting in the battered and waterlogged ships boat as the Westeroland drew150 words
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Advertisement91 1936-12-17 11 GET YOUR SALES MESSAGE “HOME” In all parts of the world the foundation of every successful advertising campaign of any size—is newspaper advertising. Heads of big business everywhere constantly pay tribute to press advertising and its power to create and maintain demand for their products. Millions of pounds spent in91 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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471 1936-12-17 12 Notable Alterations To Shaw Savill Steamer REVIVAL OF A FAMOUS NAME M°ST shipping companies have an attachment for the names carried by their old-time famous vessels, and by changing the name of the steamer Esjierance Bay to Aravva the Shaw, Savill and Albion Co.471 words
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Article49 1936-12-17 12 It is understood that the Spanish steamer Manuel has been sunk by the Spanish warship Camarias near Cape Creus, Spain. The Manuel is an iron steamer of 976 tons gress, built in 1873, and owned at Valencia. She was formerly the German steamer Gobelas.49 words
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Article54 1936-12-17 12 New Motorship's Trial While undergoing a trial trip recently the new motorship Cornish City went ashore in a fog eff Sharpness Point, Tynemouth. i The Tynemouth lifeboat went to her aid, but her services were not required. A steam tug got a rope cn board and the54 words
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Article342 1936-12-17 12 S.S. “SHUNKO MARU” from Bombay via Colombo. Sails same <]. Moji, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya, Yakkaiche and Yokohama via Siu. f S.S. “PERSEUS” from Singapore sails for London, Rotterdam, and Hull. S.S. “RANPURA” from London via ports. Sails same day for Sin Hong Kong, Shanghai, Koke, andYokohama. TOMORROW342 words
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Article82 1936-12-17 12 The Italian steamer Dignitas is so long overdue on a voyage from Bizerta to Ymuiden that she is not quoted in the reinsurance market. She passed Gibraltar on November 3, and Ushant on November 8, since when there has been no news of her, and in82 words
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Article67 1936-12-17 12 The New Zealand Shipping Co.. Ltd have placed an order with Messrs Wm. Doxford and Sons, Ltd., for a w motorship of about 6,000 tons gross i: propelling machinery, to be supplied the builders, will consist of a Doxford engine. The Caledon Shipbuilding and Engine ring Co., Ltd.,67 words
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Advertisement25 1936-12-17 12 t f pEAGAN DINNER CHIMES T I An Ideal XMAS GIFT A DEAGAN Musical Dinner Chime f SOLE AGENTS: Robinson Piano Co. (8.8.) Ltd. PENANG.25 words
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Miscellaneous1835 1936-12-17 12 I RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES J 1 BROADCAST BY BAND OF RADIO THE HAUNTED r.A.F. PERSONALITIES-138 MINE" The second episode of the musical play, At 11.05 tonight, listeners to Transmis- “Cue for Adventure", will be broadcast at »wn 3 from Daventry will hear the Central ggRSMWR,, 6.20 tonight in Transmission 21,835 words
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Article441 1936-12-17 13 The First Admiralty Contract Since The War The departure of H. M. S. Penelope from Messrs. Harland and Wolff’s Belfast yard may be said to mark a new phase in the history of shipbuilding at this port, as the Penelope is the first warship to be441 words
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Article107 1936-12-17 13 Huge Subsidy To Japanese Companies For 20 Years Tokio, Dec. 2. Subsidies totalling Y. 50,693,000 will be granted by the Government to shipping concerns for the construction of large and fast passenger liners and freighters during the next 20 years, according to a decision reached today by107 words
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Article236 1936-12-17 13 Carried Supplies In Napoleonic Wars Barnstable, Nov. 26. The oldest ketch in the world on active service ,the fifty-feur-ton Ceres, of Bude, Cornwall has foundered in Barnstable Bay during a dense fog. The ship was the oldest auxiliary ketch on Lloyd’s Register, and was built at Sal(combe,236 words
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Article84 1936-12-17 13 Statement By The Admiralty An official statement was issued by the Admiralty that two fires occurred at sea in. the new destroyer H.M.S. Hasty, now at Devonport Dockyard. “An electrical fire took place on Novem ber 12 at sea in H.M.S. Hasty, damaging her wireless84 words
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Advertisement674 1936-12-17 13 I 1" r? .wry v I K. 1PO and 0t S/ BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., unaei Penang. Teluk Anson, Pert Swettenham, mntract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “MATA HARI” Dec. 18 J o S/S “BULAN” Dec. 25674 words
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Miscellaneous593 1936-12-17 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES c p£ d i f m 7.35 Concert of light music (continued). 8.15 Greetings to listeners in the Netherlands Indies. 8.20 News and economic review in German. Call DJQ. 8.35 The work of the “Institute for medical mission and cures for tropical diseases” in Tubingen. 8.50 Vivaldi: Sonata593 words
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Miscellaneous59 1936-12-17 13 ZBW HONG KONG Wavelength: 84.29 m. (8750 kc »>. TODAY 3.30—6.30 p.m.—Chinese Programme. 6-30—10.30 p.m.-—European Programme 7.30 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. TOMORROW 3.30-6.30 Chinese Programme. 6.30-10.30 European Programme. 7.30 Local-Time Signal, Weather Report, Stock Quotations and Announcements.59 words
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Article1060 1936-12-17 14 MUCH AM USEMENT BUT LITTLE REAL FIGHTING No Clean Knockdowns CONTRARY to expectations the amateur boxing last night at the Wembley Park, Penang, held in aid of the St. Nicholas’ Home Fund was a disappointing affair. There were 14 bouts in all but only four j went1,060 words
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Article400 1936-12-17 14 •’Malaya” Cup Rugby On Saturday CAST TIE IN NORTHERN SECTION Penang will be the venue on Saturday of the last tie in the northern section of the ""Malaya” Cup competition when the result will decide who are to be the holders of tW wooden400 words
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Article210 1936-12-17 14 Personnel Of Team To Tour Malaya Next Year We are able to report exclusively that the personnel of Sir Julien Cahn’s cricket team to tour Malaya next year is as follows: Sir Julien Cahn (captain). R.C. Butterworth (Middlesex). R.J. Crisp (South Africa). C.S. Dempster (N.Z.210 words
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Article142 1936-12-17 14 Draw For First Round Of Scottish Assn. Cup The draw for the first round of the Scottish Association Cup soccer to be played on Jan. 30 resulted as follows: Hearts vs. St. Bernards. Queen of South vs. Glasgow Rangers. Dundee vs. East Stirling. Murrayfield Amateurs142 words
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Article342 1936-12-17 14 Tomorrow's Races At Taiping SELECTIONS BY TIC-TAC Following are the weights for the opening day of the Taiping Turf Club Skye meeting at Taiping tomorrow, together with selections by Tic-Tac. RAGE 1 Ponies —Class 3, Division—2, 4% Fur.— 2.30 p.m. ANACONDA 10.12 MOV ALONG 10.12342 words
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Advertisement13 1936-12-17 14 YOU 1 SHOULD EAT > KLSRĔS/. QUICK OTClzzVjJu FOR EXTRA DRIVE NESTLES QUICK OATS13 words
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Advertisement218 1936-12-17 14 •PHONE 543. PENANG SATURDAY DINNER, DANCE CABARET WITH THE BEAUTIFUL GAETANO GIRLS AND THE FAMOUS MISS VALENTINA FERRETTI Extension 1 a.m. NON-DINERS $l.OO ADMISSION. PIKLER'S ORCHESTRA. Wishing All Our Malay Patrons A Selamat Hari Raya Thursday, 17th December. 1936. AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) FUN FROLIC GATE218 words
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190 1936-12-17 15 WITH the Boat Race still several months away, people are not yet discussing the distance by which Cambridge will win. When the time arrives, perhaps jthey will not discuss the point at all, >ut talk instead of a possible Oxford •victory. The fact190 words
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Article328 1936-12-17 15 Those "Excessive" Intervals Declaring that county cricket is the oackbone of the naticnal game, Lt.-Col. R. S. Rait Kerr, M.C.C.’s new secretary gave the county secretaries a firm leaa •when he addressed them at Lord’s last week. There is no doubt in my mind,” he328 words
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Article134 1936-12-17 15 The Scottish Athletic Federation is *bout to start on a big drive to improve Scottish standards and stimulate public interest. The chief aim is that, before next spring, M ery school, or group of schools in Scotland will have its Former Pupils’ Athletic Club, of which every134 words
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Article701 1936-12-17 15 STICKING TIGHTLY TO THE TAKINGS THREE COLOSSAL SPORT MEETINGS IN WHICH WORLD'S BEST ATHLETES WILL PARTICIPATE SUGGESTION FOR REMOVING UNFAIRNESS IN F.A. CUP COMPETITION is a suggestion that the British Lawn Tennis Association is going to open its heart—and its coffers—to go to the rescue of any701 words
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Article, Illustration267 1936-12-17 15 Terms Accepted For Fight With Lynch Dec. 3. Promoter Arthur Elvin, of Wembley, is not anticipating any of the worry and trouble he experienced in fixing up John Henry Lewis to fight Len Harvey last month, in his negotiations with Small Montana Confirmation has267 words
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Article104 1936-12-17 15 At a meeting in Frankfurt of the Continental football authorities, France was appointed host and organiser for the next World Cup competition. While the news may not cause much excitement here—particularly as the competition is not until 1938—it is certain that before long the French will be104 words
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Advertisement86 1936-12-17 15 k CJIPTTIIZi <K, -W wx W Mom Wrthtaglw* i HerG are tne pd W PLAYERS, now for the ASHES Vm Wot 118» *4 f-r X /X SAW THEM IN.. A aA I V WE SAW THEM EVEBIfWII M i during our recent tour. Their smart modem lines made them distinctive86 words
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Article365 1936-12-17 16 Quiet Stock Exchange was quiet. Rubber was firm tMtte otovcment in the commodities. Jk; Eotidon, Dec. 16. Yesterday Rise or Fall Cm. 5 1944-64 117% FMiMri 4 P>'-. 1960-90 H6H —J4 War Loan, 3% P-c. 105J< Com Uo. Ass. (Units) 10H Dradential “A” 37)4 *oyal Aasce. (10s.365 words
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Article116 1936-12-17 16 London, Lee. 16. RUBBER Firm. Spot 9® buyers 9?' sellers. -Jan ./March 95 buyers 9J sellers. April/June 9| buyers 9}} sellers. Jady/Sept. 9g buyers 9H sellers. New York: 20.20 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 34,873 tons Liverpool 47,613 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £22.10.0. PEPPER White Muntok116 words
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Article214 1936-12-17 16 KENNEDY CO The following are the latest quotation* in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Cq.’b UM today:— RUBBER s— Buyers Sellers Ayer Hitam 1.82} 1.90 Ayer Panas 2.20 2.40 Batu Lintang 1.42} 1.47} Broga 1.20 1.25 Haytor 1.35 1.42} Indragiri 1.72} 130 Jimah 137} 1.95 Jerak Kuantan 1.27} 1.35 Kempas 2.77} 2.Bscum214 words
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Article112 1936-12-17 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.42} 1.45 Hong Fatt 1.45 1.50 Jelebu 1.25 1.30 Klang River 2.05 2.10 Kuchai 1.37} 1.42} Lukut 1.32} 1.37} North Taiping 80 82} Petalings 10.00 10.50 Rahman Hyd. 1.20 1.22} Rantau Ord. 1.42} 1.45 Do Pref. 1.45 1.47} Sungei Luas 235 2.20112 words
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Article110 1936-12-17 16 9 TUESDAY TODAY li—A— (Spot) £231.10.0 £236.5.0 IAHdOB—(3 months) £231.10.0 £236.5.0 Singapore >ll5-871 >116.25 B— iiUM Done PWMWIg Business Done C4WRA.-—(SurAried) >9.25 >9.50 BLACK PEPPER >8.90 >8.90 9 T Vd 98d Bew York 1F& C (G) 20Ac(G) EUgapwe- Spot 32}c 335 c Dec. 32gc 335 c Jan./Mar 32|c110 words
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Article313 1936-12-17 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers AHenbys 2.10 2.25 Ayer Moleks 1.47} 1.52} Bassetts .82} .87} Batu Lintangs 1.42} 1.47} Bedfords 130 1.35 ex Bentas 1.40 v 1.45 Brogas 1.17} I.2ocum Indragiris 1.67} 1.75 Lunas 2.45 2.55 M, Pindas 1.95 2.05 Mentakabs 47} 50ex N. Scudais 1.90 1.97} Sungei Tukangs 1.42}313 words
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Article154 1936-12-17 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Seller» Ampats s(l} 5(6 Hong Fatts 1.45 1.50 Jelapangs 25 ]6 2613 Jelebus 1.20 1.25 Katus 24(6 25|6 Kam un tinge 15 (0 15(6 Kepongs 24|6 256xd Laruts H|6 12)0 Lukuts 132} 137} Nawng Pets 77} 82} Pungahs 25(6 26(3 Rahmans 1.20 1.25154 words
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Article115 1936-12-17 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 964 105 9164 New York 4.90 H 4.91? 4 Montreal 4.90 4.90 S Brussels 29.02} 29.04} Geneva 21.34} 21.36} Amsterdam 9.01 9.01} Milan 93} Berin 12.19 12.21 Stockholm 19.39 ft 19.39 H Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26*4 Prague 138||115 words
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Advertisement906 1936-12-17 16 BANKS. Experience Teaches One THE MERCANTILE BANK To Save, But How Many OF INDIA, LTD. Have Found A Way To (incorporated m Engma. Put By Their Spare DaMars? OVERSEA-CHINESE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. W ht Hon Catto of Cainicatto. BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. Sl Smlth c.i a. J.M. Ryrie, Esq., offer you906 words
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