Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 December 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-12-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 296. VoL XCIV. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 18. 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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792 1936-12-18 1 “To Decide Chiang Kai-Shek’s Fate” EX-MALAYANS’ WIRE TO YOUNG MARSHAL “Let Spain Be A Lesson To You!” Shanghai, Dec. 17. News from Sian that the main portions of the contending armies are approaching coupled with the Japanese assertion of the death of Chiang; —Reuter.. - 792 words
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Article276 1936-12-18 1 second test opens AT SYDNEY SPARKLING BATTING BY BARNETT Sydney, Dec. 18. Tbe morning of the first day of the sea nd Test match today was marked by glorious, summery weather. Just before play began the spectators numbered 30,000. Allen (see By the Way Notes) again276 words
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Article132 1936-12-18 1 PARLIAMENTARY PROTEST EXPECTED London, Dec. 17. The Irish Free State has violated l«*th its own constitution and the Statute of Westminster, according to well informed London political observers who are quoted by the Morning Post in reference to the new legislation passed in Dublin amending the132 words
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Article67 1936-12-18 1 Neuter. Reported Agreement On Major Points San Francisco, Dec. 17. Mr. Harry Lundeberg secretary of SailGrs Union for the Pacific, intimated that •greements have been reached on all major points including wages end hours, in dis- ussions for settlement of the shipping strike. The agreements, however, concern WNeuter. - 67 words
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Article96 1936-12-18 1 —Pinang Gazette cable. FEARED COMMODITY SHORTAGE (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 17. Rubber shares are booming on the London Stock Exchange and an acute shortage of scrip is being experienced. The Financial News fears a shortage of the commodity and sharply critises to International Rubber Regulation’—Pinang Gazette cable. - 96 words
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Article178 1936-12-18 1 -—Reuter. LINGERING AGONY OF MADRID London, Dec. 18. An urgent appeal for an international effort to assist the civilian evacuation of Madrid, reinforced by harrowing details of the Cify’s plight, is contained in the report of the All-Party deputation of British M.P.’s whd recently investigated the situation in-—Reuter. - 178 words
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Article370 1936-12-18 1 Whitehall Embarrassed —Reuter. London, Dec. 17. It is estimated that between 1,500 and 2,000 British volunteers are fighting on the side of the Spanish Government in the civil war in Spain, according to a special report whirh is featured in the London Communist newspaper “The—Reuter. - 370 words
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Article, Illustration31 1936-12-18 1 General Varela, the Spanish rebel leader whose divisions crossed the Manzanares River at Madrid last month, but were driven back by the Loyalists who have held the city since.31 words
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Advertisement12 1936-12-18 1 rjiTOKISATSU artistic photographers Telephone No. 772. PENANG No. 68-70, Bithop Stmt, i12 words
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Advertisement92 1936-12-18 1 If your engines run-down use Meirich Motor Tablets. They decarbonise, generate and rejuvenate youi engines. Anti-knock Anti-corrosive Stockists CHOP TAN BOON PENG, 224, Beach Street, Penang, ’Phone No. 968. I Juiw ff 1 i L 936 CRACKERS TOM SMITH’S CALEY 8 CHOCOLATES CADBURY’S—CALEY’S— NESTLE’S WILLARD’S —FRY’S. ASSORTED NUTS BRAZIL, KENTISH92 words
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365 1936-12-18 2 INDIAN BOY WITH A FOUR-FIGURE SALARY One of film-land’s greatest honours is to be conferred on Sabu, India’s boy screen star. So successful is he in the Elephant Boy film, in which he plays the chief part and which has just been365 words
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Article201 1936-12-18 2 Safest Scheme Is Federation “The real issue before the Princes is not so much whether as Members of the Federation their position will be better or worse than at present, but whether in the changing political and economic circumstances of India they will not be201 words
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Article140 1936-12-18 2 Vienna, Dec. 2. Voices of two dead Emperors were heard throughout Austria today. Old gramophone records and the official Austrian radio combined in a subtle piece of propaganda for the restoration of the Hapsburgs. Today is the anniversary of the accession of the Emperor Francis140 words
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Article, Illustration30 1936-12-18 2 SALE. —The 8.-shap of London exhibiting a bell when he opened a sale tn aid of Church Work at Home and Abroad at the Horticultural Hall, London30 words
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Article227 1936-12-18 2 DAWN OF HOPE FOR HARIJANS “It seems clear that women have secured once and for all a vantage point in India,” i declares the “Manchester Guardian” in a (leading article on the "Advent of Political Democracy. “All parties.” the paper adds, “are ready now to bid227 words
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Article1002 1936-12-18 2 The “Cold Smile” Of Britain ,‘Since the Manchurian incident, Japan has been contending with American and European pressure in Asia. China has been weighing this driving force of the West on the Far East and the Japanese power to resist it. “The anti-Japanese sentiment in China1,002 words
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Article472 1936-12-18 2 Reward For Solving Her, Illusion Bombay. In addition to a repetoire of over fifty first class illusions. Miss Gloria Minoprio, the amateur conjurer who was in India, invented an illusion of her own which she calls “The Oracle.” In this amazing trick she challenged not only472 words
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Article249 1936-12-18 2 DECLARATION BY ANGLO-INDIANS NECESSARY Madras. The Honorary General Secretary of the Central Administration of the Anglo-Indian and Domiciled European Association (AllIndia and Burma) states that the Government of India have decided, on the suggestion of Sir Henry Gidney, President of the Association, that Anglo-Indians and Domiciled249 words
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Advertisement654 1936-12-18 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. Condon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608 —3609 Tel Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang654 words
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Advertisement190 1936-12-18 2 Quality and Quickness use the original, cooking Scott’s P W Oats, made from the finot of the fine oats for which Scotland is world-famous. Cooked in 5 minutes w Ask for the tin I with the sturdy Scot! Penang Hill Railway Walk, lunch, rest and dream on Penang Hill. You190 words
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325 1936-12-18 3 Announcement In The House Of Commons UNITED STATES AND JAPAN OFFER NO OBJECTIONS London, Dec. 17. Making an important announcement in me House of Commons on retention in service of five over-age cruisers, the First laird of the Admiralty said: “For some ume325 words
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Article329 1936-12-18 3 Bihar Governor On University Life Patna. In his farewell address at the Convoca’.on of the Patna University, His Excelleny Sir James Sifton, Governor of Bihar, ,io is Chancellor of the University, review--j the progress achieved during the five ears he has been the Chancellor329 words
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Article107 1936-12-18 3 Fury, the Zoo’s only Malay tigress, is; dead. She had seasickness to blame for for her name. j When she left Singapore for London she Was Miriam: her reputation good. But throughout the leng voyage she was seasick. < <• This affected her temper to107 words
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Article161 1936-12-18 3 London Dec. 6. Nudity must be banished from the stage. Members of the Public Morality Council have adopted this as their slogan in a drive against tolerance of nude still poses on the London stage. The Lord Chamberlain and the L.C.C. have decided to treat161 words
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155 1936-12-18 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 16. Many fitting tributes were paid to the Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, president of the Negri Sembilan Club, at a farewell tea party held in his honour this afternoon. Mr. Hughes is proceeding home on retirement tomorrow.155 words
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Article158 1936-12-18 3 German cadets on the Emden whooped with delight when they hauled up the side of the cruiser a female shark in Singapore waters. The shark measured over eight feet in length and weighing about 448 pounds. “Ein grosser haifisch! Ein grosser haifisch’” “Haifisch” lay on158 words
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Article175 1936-12-18 3 British Radio. Four Times The Present Weight London, Dec. 17. Two of the flying boats of the Empire Fleet being built by the Short Company for Imperial Airways are intended for long-range experiments. The first of these craft is now at Southampton being prepared for long-distance trials.British Radio. - 175 words
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Article91 1936-12-18 3 London, Dec. 17. The Dominions Secretary stated in a Commons answer, that trade negotiations between the United Kingdom and New Zealand are taking place with the New Zealand Minister of Finance, but they have so far been of a preliminary nature and 1c would be premature91 words
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Article92 1936-12-18 3 —British Radid. To Be Flanded Over To Scouts London, Dec. J 7 The Legislative Council of the FaiK iand Islands is to be invited to assent to a proposal that the royal research ship Discovery, at present laid up in East India Dock, be handed over to—British Radid. - 92 words
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Article155 1936-12-18 3 creditors of Spain as a whole. —British Radio. Clearing Agreement Ceases To Work Ixnidon, Dec. 17. The Anglo-Spanish clearing agreement has been suspended, according to an announcement made in the House of Commons. The statement pointed out that clearing procedure had ceased to work and had placed seriouscreditors of Spain as a whole.—British Radio. - 155 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-12-18 3 —Miss Joan Gardner, the fllttr actress. welcoming Father Christmas when he arrived by four-in-hand at Messrs. Whiteley’s, in Queen’s-road, Bayswater.25 words
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Article352 1936-12-18 3 —British Radio. Continual Growth Of Trade London, Dec. 17. The President of the Board of Trade in a speech at Liverpool last night reviewed Britain’s progress towards recovery. Employment, which was a great test of prosperity, had in five years increased by 1 nearly 20 per—British Radio. - 352 words
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Article73 1936-12-18 3 ment reassembles on Jan. 19. British Radio. To Spend Recess In Worcestershire London, Dec. 17. The Prime Minister, who has stood the strain of the recent crisis remarkably well, left London yesterday for Chequers where he will spend the next few days and return to London on Tuesday.ment reassembles on Jan. 19. British Radio. - 73 words
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Article32 1936-12-18 3 Reuter. Abyssinian Hord In Hands Of Italians Rome, Dec. 17. Ras Imru, leader of the Abyssinian resistance to the Italians, has been captured, according to a message from Addis Ababa.Reuter. - 32 words
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Article289 1936-12-18 3 —British Radio. Status Quo in the Mediterranean London, Dec. 17. The announcement made by the Foreign Secretary in the House of Commons yesterday of the circumstances in which Italy had given explicit assurances that the Italian Government had not, either before or since the revolution in Spain,—British Radio. - 289 words
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Article71 1936-12-18 3 —British Radio. To Be Proclaimed Tomorrow London, Dec. 17. The date of the King’s Coronation, May, 12 next, will be proclaimed on Saturday afternoon with heraldic pageantry at St. James’s Palace, Charing Cross, Temple Bar; and the Royal Exchange. Today His Majesty gave audience to the Foreign Secretary.—British Radio. - 71 words
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Article53 1936-12-18 3 —British Radio. f London, Dec. 17. With still more gales predicted for the next few days, the death-roll from shipwreck, flood and storm accident in the violent weather which has been experienced in all parts of the British Isles during recent weeks is estimated at over a—British Radio. - 53 words
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Advertisement114 1936-12-18 3 RADIO CHOIR WITH ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENT «644 HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING CHRISTMAS, AWAKE 8645 GOOD KING WENCESLAS O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL (ADESTE FTDELES) 8646 WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS THE FIRST NOEL BAND OF H.M. WELSH GUARDS 8630 CHRISTMAS TIME IN MERRIE ENGLAND (part 1 2 (with Vocal Choruses)114 words
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Article456 1936-12-18 4 TEA-PARTY AT ISTANA KAMPONG BAHRU (From'Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Dec. 16. His Highness, the Sultan of Kedah entertained the government officials and prominent members of the State to a teaparty this evening at his Istana on the occasion of Hari Raya Puasa Among those456 words
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Article222 1936-12-18 4 Charges Of Attempted Murder “In fairness to humanity, I ask that the doctor's certificate be obtained. If the doctor certifies that the man is out of danger, then it would not be fair for the accused to be confined to prison.” Mr. Lim Cheng Ean made an application222 words
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Article83 1936-12-18 4 Johore Bahru, Dec. 14. A fatal motor accideht occurred yesterday on the Johore Bahru-Kota Tinggi road when a school boy, Ungku Sulaiman bin Ibrahim, nephew of Ungku Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, Deputy Mtntri Besar, ■was knocked down by a taxi. It was drizzling at that time and the83 words
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Article1106 1936-12-18 4 DEATH OF REV. A. CALDECOTT News has been received in Singapore of the death of the Rev. Andrew Caldecott, father of Sir Andrew Caldecott former Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, and at present Governor of Hong Kong. The Rev. Mr. Caldecott was 83 years of age. He died1,106 words
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534 1936-12-18 4 “Have you any objection to giving evidence against your husband?” “No.” With this preliminary, middle-aged Mrs. Amelia Aroozoo, of 155, Charlton Road, Singapore, began her evidence in the case of the Crown against her husband, Laurence Aroozoo, former proprietor of two cinemas, Lim Choo Kok,534 words
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Advertisement172 1936-12-18 4 g HILLMAN rIM S recommend exp g nil hSCji strongl ‘•commend high grad motor <>j A Equally .-st (i lht ‘y wain cheap irttaIf you own a Hillman, Mobiloil will help you to get the very ’Tw best out of a notable MfcK car. Mobiloil takes an ‘j "'"W invisible172 words
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Article923 1936-12-18 5 LIFE ONE LONG STRUGGLE Dr. Lim Boon Keng Addresses Singapore Rotarians J INGAPORE Rotarians were taken back thousands of years as they listened to Dr. Lim Boon Keng, president of Amoy University, speaking on “The Evolution of Civilisation” at their weekly luncheon meeting. STARTING923 words
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211 1936-12-18 5 Chief To Be Present At Jamboree Next Year a great thrill is in store for India’s uts when the Chief Scout, Lord Badenell. visits India in order to attend the I:, iia Scout Jamboree, in Delhi in Feiruary next year. He will be accompanied211 words
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Article132 1936-12-18 5 Three Boys And A Girl In The Cold Durban. While moving "house” a native woman Natal gave birth to "quads.” The family had been given notice to quit ne farm and had secured a site upon hich to build another hut on an adjoin*ng farm.132 words
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Article97 1936-12-18 5 Mr Chow Fei Pu, representative of Kwangtung Government, who Ssemrked at Singapore a few days ago, arv,,d in Ipoh by the day mail train on. cdnesday. I He was met at the station by Mr. Leong a Nam, J. P._ M. C. H., M.S.C., and her97 words
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Article140 1936-12-18 5 Mr. H. L. Pavee And Miss Chan Kim Lan At St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, the Rev.' G. B. Thompson solemnized the marriage of Mr. Henry L. Pavee. eldest son of the late Mr. R.H. Pavee and Mrs. Pavee, of Kuala Lumpur, to Miss140 words
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Article88 1936-12-18 5 An accident took place at Seremban near the Seremban General Hospital, when a motor car belonging to the Dato Shahbandar of Sungei Ujong and a ricksha came into collision. The motor car was being driven into Seremban, while the ricksha was proceeding up hill. In88 words
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Article55 1936-12-18 5 Singapore, Dec. 15. The question of the Association’s nominees on the Municipal Commission will come up for discussion at the next committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association to be held on Monday, Dec. 21, when the letters received from members of the committee on55 words
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Article70 1936-12-18 5 Cnow Chye Huat, was produced befofe Mr HIA.L. Luckham in the Police Court, Penang, yesterday, charged wtih causing hurt to Detective Police Constable No. 25 on Dec. 15 at Carnavan Lane. Inspector Astin, opposing bail, said that the accused was wanted on a banishment warrant, and even70 words
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Advertisement102 1936-12-18 5 ■Hpi ■MJKi ‘ifc. Wg- >■ ■y-x SytY™ “la“ WHISKY in specially packed c~es, appropriately decorated C I for the Christmas season, and A K h-L** V syr,*” 7 MjMHjil 1 I We feel sure one of these case? g /1 would prove a most acceptable 8 J gift for any102 words
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426 1936-12-18 6 "EVERYONE CAN LIVE TO BE 120" -Dr. Voronoff GLAND EXPERTS NEW "MIRACLE" DISCOVERIES Cannes, Dec. 6. Fifteen years after his first experiments in rejuvenation with monkey glands, Professor Serge Voronoff today revealed to a Sunday Chronicle correspondent secrets of his work which he has hitherto kept from the world. Unemotionally426 words
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Article473 1936-12-18 6 Corinthians Trounced In P.C.F.A. Soccer Final i Heavy rain, which came down shortly after the start, spoilt the soccer match played yesterday on the Renong Ground in I which the Casuals won the Khoo Sian Ewe Cup by defeating the Corinthians by four goals to nothing473 words
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Article361 1936-12-18 6 Extortion Charge Against Constables Singapore. Reference to a blood-drinking ceremony was made when three Malays, two of them police constables attached to the Pulau Tekong Police, faced a preliminary inquiry before Mr. J. P. Biddulph in the second court. Singapore, into an allegation of having extorted $5OO from361 words
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Article272 1936-12-18 6 "Reliable," Says Expert Blood tests at the public expense for determining paternity ere advocated by Dr. Roche Lynch, the Home Office pathologist, in the “British Medical Journal.” Many thousands of cases have been determined by these tests, he states, and they have proved as satisfactory as272 words
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Article270 1936-12-18 6 RECORD PRODUCTION IN 1935 £20,000,000 Paid Out In Wages Washington, Dec. 4. The great expansion in the film industry to a point well above that reached be- 1 fore the depression is reflected in statistics published today by the United States Census Bureau. Salaries and270 words
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Article, Illustration20 1936-12-18 6 M.nister of Health, takes the (dentist's) chair when touring the Public Health Exhibition at Agricultural Hall, London20 words
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Advertisement132 1936-12-18 6 TEA DANCE today from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. A 6 COUPONS FOR $l.OO. (■dWtHS NIGHT DANCE from 9.15 p.m. to Midnight J 4 COUPONS FOR $l.OO 9 FOR $2.00 TOMORROW HOT JAZZ NIGHT! > Extension to 1 a.m. Starting f>om 11 p.m. there will be one succession of hot132 words
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Miscellaneous45 1936-12-18 6 OPENING AT THE 2.45 MATINEE ON SUNDAY. 20th Dec. 1936. If you are picking winners for the forthcoming races Don’t fail to see this exciting picture of the Sport of Kings You know why the best horse doesn’t always win. here THEY W/ COME» ||j|45 words
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Miscellaneous341 1936-12-18 6 ROYAL 6.15 Opening Tonight 9.30 1 yy 11N UQ(j D Matinee Tomorrow at 2.45 p.m. THE GREATEST THRILL MYSTERY 5 45 TONIGHT 9j)o ROMANCE SINCE LON CHANEY’S TW SHQw<» “THE UNHOLY 3” I e rilling Miracles j TAMIL TALKIE "THE DEVIL DOLL" of Love Laughter And Miracles A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture341 words
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3242 1936-12-18 7 MR SASTRI UNDERTAKES TO EDUCATE PROMISING INDIAN SCHOLARS SCHOLARS He said he understood that in this country the means of higher education were not open to students belonging to the Indian community and he offered to take two or three carefully selected students, who may have qualified for a university3,242 words
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Article185 1936-12-18 7 Hospital Experiments Experiments are now being conducted at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, N.W., with a drug which may be the means of savingthe lives of thousands of mothers in childbirth. The drug, which is called prontosil, is being investigated by Dr. Leonard Coh—brook, of the185 words
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Article105 1936-12-18 7 Fine Range Of Gifts For Christmas B. P. De Silva, Ltd. Penang, have an exceptionally fine range of articles suitable for Christmas gifts this year. From tbn feminine point of view, the selection possible is almost bewildering. There are dainty platinum watches set with diamonds; platinum105 words
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Article56 1936-12-18 7 Tokqo, Ten babies—nine be>ys anti a girl-—have been born at one birth to the wife of Chao Wang a peasant of Kalgan, according to the Pekin correspondent of the Nichi Nichi Shimbun. Five of the boys and the girl died, but the mother and the56 words
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Advertisement205 1936-12-18 7 <4 /H 8 20 000 effortless words LIB "S AT A SINGLE FILLING! I MB when to refill. WHAT an unexpected relief it is to write with I P* n that never drags, never sputtera, never I «lows up hand or brain!The miracle Vacumatic I Hold» 102% baa a ncratch-pn>of205 words
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Article595 1936-12-18 8 IN the troublous hours of today, Malaya reads with profound satisfaction the statement by the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, putting on public record the gratification of His Majesty’s Government at the cordial relations existing between Great Britain and Hong Kong on the one hand and Canton595 words
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Article92 1936-12-18 8 To The Editor. Dear Sir, —Permit me to congratulate you on the very good news from China which you publish in the “Pinang Gazette’’ each day. At this momentous time, the Chinese p<>pulation of Penang wants to know all about the latest developments, especially the fate of92 words
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Article172 1936-12-18 8 To The Editor. Sir, —I read with great interest the notes in the By the Way column in your esteemed journal today anent famous Indians. 1 agree entirely with your laudatory remarks concerning the Mahatma, Sir Rabindranath Tagore, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sir Jagadis Bose. However, 1172 words
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Article546 1936-12-18 8 Mr. Sastri Leaves Penang— [)<>,,„ Interest In Education—Second Test 7 oday —Heads or Tails Allen Called 44 Fourpence THE Right Hon. Mr. Srinivasa Sastri has terminated his stay in Penang. He was seen off this morning by a number of admirers when, he left for Ipoh. Mr.546 words
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Article165 1936-12-18 8 —Aneta Trans-Ocean. VIOLENT ANTI-BRITISH PROPAGANDA London, Dec. 17. Violent anti-British propaganda is being carried on in Iraq by the exiled leader of the Palestine Arabs, Fauzi Bey, according to a message from Baghdad published in the Daily Telegraph. The newspaper states that Fauzi Bey, 1 who succeeded—Aneta Trans-Ocean. - 165 words
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93 1936-12-18 8 The Rt. Hon. V.S. Srinivasa Sastri and Mr. G. S. Bozman left for Ipoh by road this morning accompanied by their secretary, Mr. Gupta, the Hon. Mr. C. Wilson, Controller of Labour, Malaya, and Rao Sahib Mukundan, Government of India Agent. They were seen off93 words
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Article189 1936-12-18 8 Alleged False Representation An Australian, C. W. Fredrick, neatly dressed in shorts and with a pipe sticking out of his hose, appeared before Mr. H.A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court this morning, charged with dishonestly inducing Claude St. Ouen to deliver to him $2O by falsely189 words
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Article125 1936-12-18 8 Managers Allowed Three Months To Pay Fines Mr. H.A.L. Luck ham, the second trate Penang, this morning timd Malays $5O each, for assisting management of a public lott< > i the Babal Rahim Sporting Club cash s on the result of the Perak Race on Dec. 12. AU125 words
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Advertisement35 1936-12-18 8 KNOWN THE WORLD OVER THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in the markets AND need no further Recommendation. :o: Fresh Stocks Received regularly by SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, A Kuala Lumpur.35 words
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371 1936-12-18 9 MEN EXPLAIN THEIR DEMANDS "Pay Looks Quite Good On Paper; But—" Singapore, Dec. 17 More than 800 Chinese artisans are still on strike in Singapore—about 400 employed in the machine shops of the Singapore Harbour Board and 450 at the works of United371 words
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66 1936-12-18 9 Today’s Programme Station Z.G.E. on 48.92 and OHO metres. 7.00 p.m.—Band Pieces. 7.15 p.m. —Operatic Music. 7.40 p.m.—Songs of Sir Harry Lauder. 8.00 p.m.—Kuala Lumpur Book Club Review 8.20 p m. —Musical Comedy Selections. H. 40 p.m.—Songs by Richard Crooks, Elisabeth Schumann, Caruso and John66 words
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Article44 1936-12-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 0/7. The port of Chittagong is declared to be an area infected with cholera, for the purposes of section 3 of the Quarantine Enactment (Cap. 185), declares today’s supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette.44 words
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Article69 1936-12-18 9 Over 800 students and visitors were present at the prize-giving held at the Chung Ling High School this morning. Many speeches were made and among the speakers were Mr. David Chen, the headmaster of the school., Messrs. G.H. Goh, Lau Ee Beng and Ong Keng Seng.69 words
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442 1936-12-18 9 PIONEER SINGAPORE RADIO STATION The owners and operators of Singapore ZHI, the pioneer short-wave radio station which has catered for local and up-coun-try needs for the past few years, have received from the P. and T. Department a month’s notice to442 words
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Article69 1936-12-18 9 Bangkok, Dec. 16. Gen. Denain, former French Air Minister and now Inspector-General of the French Aerial Forces Beyond the Seas, is spending two days in Bangkok on his return to France from IndoChina fi > -i iThe General, who Is flying a Potes twin-engined plane, is69 words
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Article55 1936-12-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, Dec. 17. Early cessation of the rains is probably responsible' for the occurrence of cholera in three provincial towns. The total recorded in the week ending Dec. 12 was 46 cases of which 32 were fatal. No cases were reported in the55 words
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Article287 1936-12-18 9 SITIAWAN ON THE AIR MAP What was at the beginning of the year 1935 virgin jungle studded with innumerable ant hills and bordered by unsightly lallang and blukar, is today the Sitiawan landing ground. Lying in close proximity to the township of Simpang Ampat, the287 words
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Article304 1936-12-18 9 AIK MAIL A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland and South Africa via Singapore, and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Siam, Burma, India, Iraq, Egypt. Sudan, Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland and whole304 words
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Article31 1936-12-18 9 —Reuter. London, Dec. 17. The blind M.P., Sir lan Fraser, and Mr. J. J. Mallon, Warden of Toynbee Hall, have been appointed new governors of the 8.8. C-—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article617 1936-12-18 9 LAST NIGHT'S BOXING IN IPOH A sensation was created at last night’s boxing held at the Jubilee Park when a surprising verdict was given in the Pancho-Choon fight which was declared a draw when it appeared to most spectators that Pancho had won every round617 words
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Article104 1936-12-18 9 Move To Establish An Association Bangkok, Dec. 16. According to Siamese press reports, influential merchants in South Siam have combined" with certain Assembly members to establish an association of miners. This movement is not surprising as the Siam Chamber of Mines has never been recognised by the Government104 words
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Advertisement195 1936-12-18 9 s' f° r the convenience of Clients I during X’mas Week I the Saloon will remain I open ’till 6-30 P.M. I s' “dinner and dance frocks”. •.1 S' 23, Light St., Penang. 1 E. O. HOTEL PENANG. X'MAS NEW YEAR PROGRAMME Xir-S' Eve DINNER, DANCE Thursday, 24'Jh DecemSbar And195 words
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2639 1936-12-18 10 Judgment In Singapore Improvement Trust Case COMMISSIONER OF LANDS EXONERATED FROM BIAS “The Most Suitable Officer” To Report •a |Y considered opinion, after perusing the affidavits and hearing the exPfll tremely able argianents addressed to me by counsel cm both sides, is that, whatever2,639 words
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Article, Illustration41 1936-12-18 10 YACHTING is the hobby of Grisha Goluboff, the 14-year-old American violinist. When discussing h s yacht with a friend in Kensington Gardens, the £30,000 Strad violin presented to him by Henry Ford rested on his knees—temporar ly forgotten.41 words
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Advertisement26 1936-12-18 10 I PAB C O I J S ENAMEL PAINT 5 J < MANUFACTURED SPECIALLY FOR USE ■I IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES S j i i SIME DARBY. 526 words
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Miscellaneous61 1936-12-18 10 I --.jSu MBMH 11 I <f MMK J w, ~T! ilfm IB M < K 'L aiFf'M R It O- wBW® Will w *&>*4 -< i j JiB f Ifc*- > u f IWMB i" y j «^1—». They met in Hollywood and Sir John Lavery painted this picture of61 words
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Miscellaneous24 1936-12-18 10 Gertrude Lawrence Geerthe Dirx, a Dutch actress, make a successful debut in “Rembrandt,” the first film made at the huge new Buckinghamshire studios, Derham.24 words
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Article, Illustration222 1936-12-18 11 ONE GOOD TURN THROUGH THE HOOP is tennis player Mary Heeley who, wiv*. the assistance of Alarv Ilardwicke wpnt 1’ a exerc;s,, g 7, hPel taking part in exhibition matches at 1 e Hold, lorquay. In the meantime Kay Stammers (below) went for a ride222 words
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Advertisement70 1936-12-18 11 A New Model: c of America's favorite toothbrush The remarkable, modern toothbrush has been made more effective. Superb bristles now water-proofed: soggy toothbrush ended. Germ-proof —sealed in sparkling glass. Ten gorgeous new colors. fv A t V y Your Absolute, 100% Satisfaction is Guaranteed! ISi-oadest GUARANTEE ever given on a70 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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Article631 1936-12-18 12 Success Of Ship Improvement Schemes THIRD NOW IN OPERATION DESULTS of the first Japanese Ship Improvement Scheme are recorded in R a report on economic and commercial conditions in Japan, dated June, 1936 prepared by Sir G. B. Sansom, K.C.M.G., Commercial Counsellor, H M Embassy, Tokyo,631 words
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Article367 1936-12-18 12 S.S. LISBON MARU from Japan for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. TEIRESIAS from Liverpool sails for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan. S.S. “KARAGOLA” from Singapore sails Saturday for Rangoon Calcutta. S.S. MATA HARI for leluk Anson, Bagan Datoh, Port Swettenham, Malacca Singapore. S.S. “RADNORSHIRE” from Far East via367 words
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101 1936-12-18 12 New Process Being Perfected Developments are in view at the Jarrow galvanising works carried on by Messrs. T. W. Ward and Co., which is the only department left operating of Palmers shipyard and works. Mr. W. I. James, the manager, is perfecting a new process101 words
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Article409 1936-12-18 12 ■PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPE FROM DROWNING The German liner Westernland, whicl arrived at Southampton recently had cr board Fritz Roethke, a 17-year-old cabir. boy—the sole survivor of the crew of 4( of the Hamburg-Amerika Line motor-ship Isis. Speaking of his harrowing experience, hfc stated that after the lifeboat in409 words
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Article183 1936-12-18 12 1936 Output Will Be v 300,000 Tom Clyde shipbuilding is experiencing it.best year since 1930. With half a mon h still to run 1936 has already exceeded the tonnage output of 1934, the best year the past five, by nearly 17,000 tons, 0vessels of 283,622183 words
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91 1936-12-18 12 j -r<7 No immediate start is to be made on o sister ship to the Queen Mary. I The Clydebank yard of John Brown an i Company, where the liner will be built, iconcentrating on naval construction an i is being kept ready for further Admirai:91 words
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Miscellaneous1671 1936-12-18 12 radio topics programmes I I. 1 -TRINITY RADIO .OPENING DAY’S PLAY OF HOUSE" PERSONALITIES- 139 SECOND TEST At 11.00 o’clock tonight in Transmission “Trinity House*’ is the title of a pro- 3, an account of the opening day’s play of •jmmmc to be broadcast at 6 20 tonight in t1,671 words
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Article89 1936-12-18 13 Plea For Use Of British Ships Following the revelation that granite for rebuilding Chelsea Bridge was brougnt from Plymouth to the Thames in foreign ships, Mr. Marsden-Smedley has set down a motion of the L.C.C. agenda:— “That it be referred to the general purposes committee to89 words
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Article235 1936-12-18 13 Travels From One Fog-Bound Ship To Another The story of a doctor’s two-miles journey from one fog-bound ship to another in response to an S.O.S. was told when the Donaldson Atlantic liner, Athenia (13,365 tons), arrived at Liverpool recently from Motnreal 24 hours late. While235 words
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Article93 1936-12-18 13 Amsterdam. All Dutch seamen must know how to swim. This is the opinion of the Dutch Shipping Board, following an enquiry into the deaths of several Dutch seamen, who were drowned because of their inability to swim. If Dutch sailors do not take the necessary93 words
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135 1936-12-18 13 One Of Royal Mail Group Tn the Chancery Division, Mr. Justice Crossman confirmed a reduction of cap tai of Mac Andrews and C 0... !L*d., from £1,500,000 to £600,000 by writing oif £900,000 lost or unrepresented by available assets. Mr. Gordon Brown stated that the ecmpany135 words
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Advertisement405 1936-12-18 13 ufr«£< aonuumHojnfiSSl puMmbu umb i Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT "Imt* nr-, (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) m,... RADNORSHIRE London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and A mtpmap Middlesborough. qac is Jan ir gSpp rsei i London Rotterdam Glasgow. Dec*. 24 Jan'. 20 Ldon, Rdam, H’burg, Antwerp Middlesbrough HAVRE AND LIVERPOOL405 words
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Advertisement400 1936-12-18 13 SHIP FROM S’PORE SHIP FROM S’PORE DEMPO RD. Jan. 1 BALOERAN R L. July 9 JOHAN DE WITT N.L. Jan. 15 J.p. COEN N.L. July 16 J.P. COEN N.L. Feb. 5 JOHAN DE WITT N.L. July 23 INDRAPOERA R.L. Feb. 12 INDRAPOERA R.L. July 30 M.V. ST. ALDEGONDE N.L. Feb.400 words
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Advertisement602 1936-12-18 13 Ax t Mv-’' 4 PO and OL VZ BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., uno<n Penang. Teluk Anson, Pert Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca nnd Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “MATA HART’ Dec. 18 S/S “BULAN” Dec. 2S Outwards from London for China602 words
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Miscellaneous633 1936-12-18 13 RADIO Erich Sistig. 3.50 Military concert. 4.50 Relay from Radio-Pans. Concert. 7.20 News and economic review in Germa 1. News in English. Continuation of 5.05 A view of an automobile tire fac- concert relay. 8.05 News m French. 8.35 tury. 5.35 Close down. 6.15 Call DJA, Continuation of concert relay.633 words
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Miscellaneous252 1936-12-18 13 “Prince’s” Restaurant. 9.46 p.m. Time signal. Close down. 2RO ROME Wavetengtb; 11.81 Me!» (25.4 m.) TODAY 9.20 p.m.—Opening announcement. News in English. Symphonic concert by the Augusteum orchestra. “The 1941 World Exposition at Rome.” a talk by Senator Vittorio Cini, Commissioner for’the Exposition. Vocal and instrumental concert. News in Italian.252 words
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Article1881 1936-12-18 14 HARD BUI NO! CLEVER RUGGER Twickenham At Its Worst y (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Dec. 8. CAMBRIDGE defeated Oxford at Twickenham in the 61st. intervarsity rugger match by the nrrowest possible margin—two tries (6 points) to a goal (5 points.) Of the previous matches Oxford1,881 words
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Article285 1936-12-18 14 ALLEN'S MEN CONFIDENT Sydney’s cricket ground where the second Test Match between England and Australia begins today is ccnsidered to be one of the most picturesque and its appointments for members, .players and spectato. s are excellent. Though it cannot lay claim to the same285 words
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Taiping Races
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Article298 1936-12-18 14 Following are the weights for the opening day of the Taiping Turf Club Skye meeting at Taping today: RACE 1 Ponies—Class 3, Division—2, 4% Fur. 2.30 p.m. ANACONDA 10 12 MOV ALONG 10.12 PHOON TOK 10.01 MICKEY MOUSE 10.00 IRISH LADY 9 00 TIMBANG 9 LOYALTY 9298 words
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Article98 1936-12-18 14 Following are the final selections by “Tic-Tac” and “Rapier” for today’s racesat Taiping. By “Tic-Tac” By “Rapier” RACE 1 RACE 1 ANACONDA MICKEY MOUSE TIMBANG ANACONDA RACE 2: RACE 2: JACKIE MAC GLAMOUR GLAMOUR JACKIE MAC RACE 3 RACE 3 FRIVOL ALLEGIANCE ALLEGIANCE TORRIDOUR RACE 4: RACE 4:98 words
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Article80 1936-12-18 14 P.S.C. v. Krian Club The following will represent the Penang Sports Club in their mixed hockey fixture against the Krian Club on the Esplanade at 5.15 p.m. this evening:— H.E. Pether; S.V. Adams and A.G. Cooke; Miss Read, R.N. Elliot and Miss E. Lewis; Mrs. Purcell, T.A. Maxwell80 words
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Article65 1936-12-18 14 —Reuter. London, Dec. 17. The F. A. Cup second round replay between Walthamstow and Exeter resulted in a victory for Fketer by three goals to two. In a replay, Yeovil were beaten by Walsall by one goal to nil. Dublin Wanderers were beaten by Oxford University at—Reuter. - 65 words
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339 1936-12-18 14 (By Our Badminton Correspondent) The final Penang State badminton practice matches will be played on Saturday at the Volunteer Drill Hall and at the Penang Free School Hall on Sunday. The following players are asked to turn up for the practices and to ensure339 words
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Article93 1936-12-18 14 A return match of five singles and five doubles will be played between the A C S. and the P. F.S. on the Penang Epworth League Union courts (Burmah Road) totoday and tomorrow at 4.15 p.m. sharp each day. The P.F.S. badminton team will b® chosen from93 words
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Advertisement160 1936-12-18 14 Friday, 18th December, 1936. AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) FUN FROLIC GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY CANTONESE OPERA—“Than Heong Sin” Presentation of a Diamond Ring Silk Scrol MUN SIEW YIN. AMOY OPERA—“Sim Lee Tit” TEOCHEW OPERA —“Phor Phek Ghee Hong j/ OPEN-AIR CINEMA “Pearl Pagoda” 0 WEMBLEY160 words
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Article, Illustration1010 1936-12-18 15 McCormick Unable To Play After Taking Three Wickets G.O. ALLEN'S FALSE MOVE I EYLAND came to England’s rescue Test match begun here toHay Worthington was out first ball; 1 mond got! his first ‘Muck” of the tour, the position. At the dose England’s England’s first three1,010 words
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Article439 1936-12-18 15 It is a long stretch to the Derby of 1938, .nt the entries for this and the other classic races of the time have already closed, and they are at once of interest in indicat,ng which may be the leading two-year-pis of next season. Once439 words
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Article398 1936-12-18 15 Penang’s Request For Postponement Refused (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 16. An unprecedented situation has arisen in the All Blues Asiatic rugby competition. The final was scheduled to be played at Seremban on Saturday but Penang requested Singapore, through the All Blues H P A.,398 words
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208 1936-12-18 15 Walter Hammond, whose genius as a batsman, has made him famous throughout the world, is described by Lord Tennyson, a former Captain of England as having no superior at the present time. To use his own words “Hammond may not be as dazzling208 words
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230 1936-12-18 15 NEW WORLD'S RECORD At the British Amateur Weight-Lifting Championships, decided on Dec. 5 at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, R. Walker, of Wak egeld, the heavy-weight titleholder, set up a new world's and British record for two hands snatch by lifting 297’41b. The previous record was230 words
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Article590 1936-12-18 15 F.A. COACHING SCHEME PROVING GREAT SUCCESS —MAURICE DUN KLEY MAY BE THE TALK OF THE SOCCER GAME YOUNG BILLIARDS PLAYER TO RELAX IN AUSTRALIA T is good news that the F.A.’s coaching 1 scheme is making such fine headway. Many hundreds of boys have now been through590 words
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Advertisement11 1936-12-18 15 drink-' "DIRAIPIE fruit IDIRIDIIAML the 3reshsruit j FRASER a. NEAVE LTD.11 words
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Article363 1936-12-18 16 Quiet The Stock Exchange was quiet. Rubber was firm «a the movement in the commodities. London, Dec. 17. Yesterday Rise or Fall Cea. 5 P-c., 1944-64 117% Funding, 4 p.c., 1960-90 116% War Loan, 3% p.c. 105% Cam. Un. Ass. (Units) 10% Fkadcntia] “A” 37% Royal Assce363 words
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Article114 1936-12-18 16 London, Dec. 17. GRUBBER Firm. Spot 9 J buyers 91 sellers. Jan./March 9H buyers 9H sellers. M.pril/June 9H buyers 9i sellers. Jtily/Sept. 9(1 buyers 92 sellers. Kew York: 20.47 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 34,873 tons Liverpool 47,613 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £22.15.0. jPEPFER White Muntok114 words
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Article194 1936-12-18 16 KENNEDY CO The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Cog’s Shan UM today RUBBERBuyers Sellers Batu Lintang 1-45 1-50 Bedford 1-30 1.40 ex Benta 1.40 1.50 Broga 1.20 I.2scum Glenealy 2.521 2.62 i Hamilton 2.35 2.50 Kamasan 3.80 3.90 Kempas 2.90 3.locum New Scudai 1.90 2.00 Sungei Tukang194 words
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Article114 1936-12-18 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 964 105 964 New York 4.91 A 4.91?« Montreal 4.903 4.902 Brussels 29.045 29.05 Geneva 21.365 21.38 Amsterdam 9.011 8.99 J Milan 931 93Ji Berlin 12.21 12.211 Stockholm 19.39 19.39 H Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26X4 Prague 139 f114 words
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Article118 1936-12-18 16 TLN London —(Spot) London—(3 months) Singapore Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA. -(Suidried) BLACK PEPPER RUBBER London New York Singapore- Spot Dec J an ./Mar April/June 9APIOCA Fair Seed Medium RK« Rangoon -Parboiled No. 1 White No. 1 White No. 2 White No 3 Loes’ Rice Parboiled No.118 words
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Article194 1936-12-18 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.421 1.45 ex Hong Fatt 1.47 J 1.521 Jelebu 1.271 1.321 Klang River 2.071 2.121 Kuchai 1.471 1.521 Lukut 1.35 1.40 Nawng Pet 80 85 North Taiping 81 83 Rantau Ordy. 1.45 1.471 Rantau Pref. 1.471 1.50 Sungei Luas 2.15 2.20 Sungei194 words
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Article196 1936-12-18 16 RUBBER Buyers Sellers AUenbys 2.10 2.25 Ayer Moleks 1.47 J 1.52 J Bassetts .871 -90 Batu Lintangs 1.471 1-50 Bedfords 1.30 1.35 Bentas 1.40 1.45 Brogas 1.20 I.2scum Indragiris 1.70 1.77 J Lunas 2.45 2.55 M. Pindas 1.971 2.05 Mentakabs .50 .521 N. Scudais 1.921 2.00 Sungei Tukangs196 words
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Article42 1936-12-18 16 Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging N.L. The following telegram has been received from the mines:— “First half of December; Dredge Takuapa No. 1; 248 hours 65,000 cubic yards; 16S piculs; Dredge Takuapa No. 2; 336 hours 110,000 cubic yards; 756 piculs/’42 words
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Article162 1936-12-18 16 LEAN CO. k- TODAY'S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats s|li 5(6 Hong Fatts 1.45 1.50 Jelapangs 25|6 26(3 Jelebus 1.20 1.25 Katus 24(6 25|6 K. Lanjuts 23(0 23|6 Kepongs 24|6 25(6xd K Lumpurs 22(0 22(6 Laruts H|6 12(0 Nawng Pets 80 85 Pungahs 25|9 26|3 Rahmans 1.20 1.25 Rantau162 words
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Article223 1936-12-18 16 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today RUBBER Buyers Sellers Bassetts .85 .90 Batu Lintangs 1.47 1.50 Bentas 1.40 1.45 Brogas 1.19 I.22cum Indragiris 1.72 J I.77Jcum Kuala Sidims 3.10 3.20 ex Lunas 2.45 2.55 Mentakabs .50 .52 Sungei Tukangs 1.47 1.50 Ulu223 words
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Article227 1936-12-18 16 Vienna, Saturday. Bosilko Stoyanoff, a 22-year-old Bulgarian bank clerk of Sofia, who changed his sex by an operation six years ago, is tired of being a man. He wants to become a girl again in order to marry a young man. And to obtain the227 words
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Advertisement240 1936-12-18 16 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHICS 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 Provincial240 words
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Advertisement544 1936-12-18 16 CHARTERED BANK or INDIA, AUSTBAUA and cum, (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter lR e >ii Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London. Er Aifencies BranchesAlor Star Hong Kong Amrit’ar Iloilo BaiiglA Ipoh Batavia Karachi Bombay Klang Calcutta Kobe e ghai Canton K.544 words
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