Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 December 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-12-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 299. VoL XCIV. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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652 1936-12-22 1 Fingleton Bradman Out THREAT OF RAIN the lunch interval at Sydney today, Australia required 138 runs with seven wickets in hand to avoid an innings defeat. Fingleton and Bradman helped to consolidate Australia’s position before being dismissed, and McCabe’ and Chipperfield were together at652 words
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Article221 1936-12-22 1 —British Radio. To Aid Distressed Areas London, Dec. 21. Another gift for promotion of wellby Lord Nuffield, who recently tadoWed medical research at Oxford M ith a sum of £1,750,000, later in.reascd to £2,000,000 is announced totijrbt. The sum involved is again £2,000,000. Lord Duffield’s gift is—British Radio. - 221 words
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Article102 1936-12-22 1 Charges Against Two Chinese Yeoh Guan Tat, a well built young Chinese, appeared before Mr. H. A. L. LuckiiHin in the magistrate’s Court Penang, this i:mng with plasters and abrasions on his head and face, charged with house trespass, by entering the house of Mr. O.102 words
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Article93 1936-12-22 1 —Reuter. U.S. Court Upholds Legislation Washington, Dec. 21. 'Administration circles are very optimisafter the decision of the U.S. Supreme 1 i.’l upholding legislation to ban supplies wnns to belligerents. Informed quarters cast that consequently the new neutrally legislation to be submitted to Con4 r rtss in January will?.—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article29 1936-12-22 1 -Reuter. Vatican City, Dec. 21' is officially stated that the Pope will •■«-least to the world from his bed at 1 30 G. M. T. on Thursdayßeuter.-Reuter. - 29 words
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Article271 1936-12-22 1 Royal Family Leave London Today London, Dec. 21. The King and Queen will leave London tomorrow for Sandringham where they are spending Christmas. Their Majesties, accompanied by their two daughters and Queen Mary, will travel by Royal tram from King's Cross to Wolferton. The Foreign Secretary is leaving271 words
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Article627 1936-12-22 1 —Aneta Domei. Supplies Being Sent To Mongolia Berlin, Dec. 21. The Angriff correspondent in Moscow reports that the trans-Siberian Railway is blocked by troop and munition trains and that ordinary passenger trains have to wait for hours on side tracks. From time to time the guards on—Aneta Domei. - 627 words
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Article53 1936-12-22 1 —Reuter. SHENSI CAMPAIGN OPENS: MME. CHIANG LEAVES FOR SIAN Nanking, Dec. 22. Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Mr. T. V. Soong and Mr. W. H. Donald left for Sianfu by air this morning. Government aeroplanes are very active bombing and raking with machine-gun fire the rebel forces. Infantry is rapidly—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article175 1936-12-22 1 Reuter. Foreign Capital Flow Be Sterilised Washington, Dec. 21. A far-reaching programme to pre vent imports of foreign cc/ital fioim disturbing United States domestic economy, has been adopted by the Treasury Department. It is officially ennounced that gold purchases will be sterlised in an inactive account soReuter. - 175 words
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Advertisement38 1936-12-22 1 UH CHEONG No 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock. CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY THERE WILL BE NO PUBLICATION OF THE “PINANG GAZETTE” OX HRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR’S DAY.38 words
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Advertisement14 1936-12-22 1 LATEST AUSTRALIA 226 FOR FIVE AUSTRALIA REQUIRE 120 RUNS TO AVOID THE INNINGS DEFEAT.14 words
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Advertisement106 1936-12-22 1 MALAYA SILVER CO., No. 458, Chulia Street, Penang, S.S. MANUFACTURERS DEALERS OF silver photos, shields, cups, etc. Gold and silver badges and medals, brass and zinc blocks, lantern slides, brass plates. Prizes for schools and clubs. Gifts for weddings, birthdays, etc. Scientific Workmanship. Moderate charges Prompt service. j- < >*106 words
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555 1936-12-22 2 Hopes To Start Malay Newspaper A WHITE haired Malay in Singapore contemplates beginning life over again when he retires on Dec. 31 after serving 3- 1 years as Malay interpreter in the Singapore Police Court. He has been planning for it since he received official notification555 words
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Article762 1936-12-22 2 Efficiency And Malice STABILITY UNDER JUNTA Gibraltar. There is, I think, no word in the Spanish tongue oftener used and abused than “recommendaciones.” Not even "manana." It is a deep-rooted habit of rich and poor alike to look around for a letter of “recomendacion” when they wtint762 words
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Article207 1936-12-22 2 New’ York, Dec. 8. The new Boeing bomber YB-17, said to be the largest of its type in the world, turnjed over on to its nose at the Boeing field at Seattle yesterdday in landing after a test flight by Army pilots. Its nose was207 words
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Article89 1936-12-22 2 The following tenders were received for the erection of a new Wellesley Primary School, Penang:— Chooi Weng Koon and Wong Kah Loong 94,840 Ng Chew Ho 102,600 Keh Kew Lye 103.950 Gammon (Malaya) Limited 108.000 Ban Seng Huat Co. 112.500 Sin Tat Lee Co. 115,000 Fong Quee89 words
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Article304 1936-12-22 2 Carrying Of Arms Forbidden Cairo, Dec. 10. The Prime Minister, Nahas Pasha. as Leader of the Wafd, issued yesterday a, 'proclamation laying down new regulations i for the Blue Shirts. Instead of disbanding 1 the youthful Wafdist “Army,” as many people yrished, Nahas Pasha..has given304 words
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Article665 1936-12-22 2 v So She Went With X Accused i YOUNG GIRL'S STORY IN KIDNAPPING CASE I After eating the cakes which you Raid my mother had sent to me, I was not myself and I went with you.” So said a TSLy ear-old Chines girl, Lee665 words
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Article, Illustration23 1936-12-22 2 Th \t Loiulon bridesmaid might hare, stepped from the pages of a family album—eject pt for her modem shaet!23 words
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Advertisement571 1936-12-22 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. London Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang j571 words
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Advertisement28 1936-12-22 2 BELLISS MORCOM STEAM ENGINES, OIL ENGINES, COMPRESSORS, ETC. Di y Els I^X 83 i STEAM TURBINE-GENERATOR SET AGENTS: HUTTENBACHS LIMITED, penang. (INCORPORATED IN S. S. ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS28 words
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1344 1936-12-22 3 Requirements Of Trade And Private Pools “SECTIONAL INTERESTS’ From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Dec. 21. Addressing the shareholders at the pji yearly meeting of the Straits r iding Company this morning, Sir l hn Bagnall, the Chairman, severely! riticised the I.T.C. j When I last1,344 words
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Article418 1936-12-22 3 —Reuter. To Be Replaced By Consulate-General London, Dec. 21. Since Ethopian territories where British subjects have interests are now under control of Italian authorities, it has been decided to replace the British Legation in Addis Ababa by a Consulate-General. The British Ambassador in Rome, Sir SJric Drummond,.—Reuter. - 418 words
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Article118 1936-12-22 3 ordered in New York.-Indo Pacii.o Radio. Extension Of Dutch Army And Navy Amsterdam, Dec. 17. Speaking in the Second Chamber, the Premier stated that Holland did not desire Ito take part in the armaments race, but that the national defence of the Netherlands requires an extension of the£ ordered in New York.-Indo Pacii.o Radio. - 118 words
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Article75 1936-12-22 3 British Radio. Powers And Mediation Prospects London, Dec. 21. The London committee on non-interven-tion in Spain is to meet on Wednesday. The Chairman’s sub-committee will be at work] 1 again tomorrow. Meanwhile replies of the 1 Governments of Germany, Italy, Portugual 1 and Russia to the Franco-British initiative■ British Radio. - 75 words
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Article123 1936-12-22 3 .—British Radio. 87,000,000 For English Schoolchildren London, Dec. 21. The annual report of Chief Medical Officer of the Board of Education contains references to the growing national importance of health and physical well-being and methods whereby the health and fitness of children at school is cared for and.—British Radio. - 123 words
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Article170 1936-12-22 3 succeed Mr. Turner at Yunnanfu. —British Radio. General Post In Far East London, Dec. 21. The King has approved the following appointments in the Diplomatic Service. Mr. H.A. Grant Watson, Minister at Helsingfors to be His Majesty's Envoy Flxtraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Havana. Mr. T. M. Snow,succeed Mr. Turner at Yunnanfu.—British Radio. - 170 words
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Article104 1936-12-22 3 —British Radio. Employers' Compromise Offer Accepted London, Dec. 21. The wages dispute Ln connection with which notices to cease work had been given to over 100,000 operatives in the spinning section of the cotton industry of Lancashire has been settled without an actual strike developing. Agreement has—British Radio. - 104 words
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Advertisement190 1936-12-22 3 SHOPPING WHITEAWAYS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR CUSTOMERS DOING THEIR XMAS SHOPPING OUR STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY TILL 6-30 P.M. AND THURSDAY TILL 7 O'CLOCK WWITfAWAWS THE HOUSE FOR XMAS GIFTS IPOH DC KI A Kir* KUALA LUMPUR TAIPING rCINAAIXVJ SINGAPORE I Runnymede Hotel I h I190 words
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Article667 1936-12-22 4 DONATIONS RECEIVED "The annual Bisley Ball of the 3rd Battation, S.S. Volunteer Force (P. P.W. V.C.), will be held in the Town Hall, T*enang, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 1937, at •.15 p.m. During the ball, shooting trophies for 1936 will be presented. The following donations have667 words
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Article84 1936-12-22 4 Bank Messenger Attacked In Singapore Singapore, Dec. 20. A daring highway robbery occurred in •’ingapore on Saturday when a messenger boy on his way to the bank was punched in the face by a man who snatched the bey s parcel, which contained three cheques To the value84 words
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Article1313 1936-12-22 4 S.S. APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette Brigadier Herbert A. Lord to be a Jusi tice of the Peace of Singapore. i Major H.S.J. Lloyd to be Supervisor of Export Duties in charge of Prai Collection Station Mr. H. North-Hunt, M.C.S., to1,313 words
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Article85 1936-12-22 4 Alleged Threat To The "Scarlet Pimpernel" Gibraltar, Dec 2b. A sensation was caused by the arrest in a crowded hotel of a well-dressed Spaniard who was interviewing the “scarlet pimpei nel. The Spaniard threatened to murder me" said Hutchinson interviewed. It is understood that the man is charged85 words
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Article50 1936-12-22 4 —Reuter. Hundreds Killed At San Salvador Paris, Dec. 21. A message from Mexico records that at least 220 were killed and many hundreds injured in an earthquake at San Salvador which followed a volcanic eruption. Considerable damage was done at San Vicente and five villages were completely destroyed.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article115 1936-12-22 4 A large gathering of Selangor Indian merchants and friends of all nationalists assembled at the Kuala Lumpur railwaystation to bid farewell to Mr. Fakir Mohamed, who is going to India to join His Exalted Eminence Maulana Shah Mohamed Abdul Aleem Sahib Siddique at Bombay and to proceed115 words
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Article132 1936-12-22 4 BUT MAY GO TO CAMBRIDGE “I have not yet decided what I shall do, but I shall go to Cambridge next August,” Chia Kim Chwee, one of Singapore’s Queen scholars, told the Sunday Times. Kim Chwee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lim132 words
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Article69 1936-12-22 4 Seremban Dec. 19. “I used the samsu as a cure for rheumatism,” said an old Chinese woman to the Seremban magistrate, when charged with being in possession of dutiable samsu. The prosecuting officer, Mr. T. G. D. A. Cooper of the Seremban Customs Dept, said that the69 words
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Advertisement137 1936-12-22 4 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 set of CHARLIE KUNZ PIANO RECORDS (Price 65 cts. each CHARLIE KUNZ JEI YU? PIANO MEDLEYS R E x SOLE AGENTS T.M.A.137 words
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3093 1936-12-22 5 Blot On Hindu Civilization MR. SASTRI ON “THE SOCIAL MOVEMENT IN INDIA” ,m Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 21. A STIRRING address on the Social Movement in India was delivered by the Rt. Hon. vasa Sastri, leader of the Indian itinn to enquire3,093 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-12-22 5 —The Mayor of Hammersmith, Aiderman John Rooke, sampling the Christmas padding mixture, which he officially stirred at Lyons’ Bakery, Kensington,22 words
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Advertisement22 1936-12-22 5 1 i\\ \W\ eC V> be S^‘ ottt too o A et v»?® 4 W pol”*'* 1 J .< ,i\\W .v»"' >“"' <■ vi Y22 words
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Article351 1936-12-22 6 Al Rivers Has Equal Chances SUNDAY’S BIG FIGHT AT WEMBLEY PABK (By “Spectator”) A RRANGEMENTS have been completed for Nai Smarn, the popular Siamese welter-weight, to meet Al Rivers, the American holder of the Malayan middleweight title, on Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Wembley Park,351 words
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Article226 1936-12-22 6 AIK MAIL. A mail for Siam, Burma, India, Iraq, «Egypt, Sudan Belgian Congo, Great Bri-, tain, Ireland and whole of Europe by Imperial Airways will close at 8 a.m. tomorrow. A mail for the U.S.A, and other places served via U.S.A, by Imperial Airways to London,226 words
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Article169 1936-12-22 6 Successful Function At Seremban I From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Dec. 20. Heralded by the firing of crackers, Father Christmas (Mr. C. A. Pinto) arrived today at the children's Christmas Tree entertainment, organised by the parishoners of the Church of the Visitation, Seremban. The church169 words
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Article145 1936-12-22 6 (From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban. Dec. 20. A fancy dress ball will be held at the Sungei Ujong Club on New Year’s eve. The band of the F.M.S. Police will be in attendance. Prizes will be awarded for ■the best costumes worn. Mr. L. H. Pearce has taken145 words
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Article130 1936-12-22 6 inquiry Into Death Of Unknown Tamil (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Dec. 20. “The neck was completely crushed The head was severed from the body The two hands were also severed from the body,’’ said Dr. Chong Ah Khoon. Senior Deputy Medical Officer, Seremban, in the course of130 words
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Article98 1936-12-22 6 The American Consulate, Penang, will be closed from 1 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 24 until 9 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 28, 1936, and again from 4.30 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 31, 1936 until 9 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 3, 1937. o The death occurred on Sunday of Mr.98 words
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Article143 1936-12-22 6 London. Dec. 5. Seems a Ettle curious, doesn't it, that a boxer in training should prefer the scenes cf London's big traffic jams to the quiet of the country lanes in which to do his road v. ork But that is George Daly’s way. and nothing will143 words
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180 1936-12-22 6 Fines To Be Exacted New Delhi, Dec. 4. A stem warning has been given by the Government of India to the Tori Khel tribesmen, who attacked two columns of troops in the Khaisora valley, Waziristan, last week. The Government has informed the tribesman that Forces180 words
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135 1936-12-22 6 St. Margaret’s Bay Golf Club in Kent have devised a novel tournament to provide entertainment for their members and employment for the club professional. They call it the Winter Challenge Bowl, and to qualify for the final stages members must first beat the professional who is135 words
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Article457 1936-12-22 6 BADMINTON: WINS SINGLES AND DOUBLES TITLES Kuala Lumpur. Miss F. Doraisamy, a 13-year-old student of the Pudu English girls’ School Kuaia Lumpur, created a big surprise when s’r? 1 won the singles and doubles titles of the Indc-Ceylonese Women’s badminton tourna- mcnt held recently by the457 words
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Article161 1936-12-22 6 American Tennis Tourney Seremban. Dec. 20. S. Nakata and M. Krishnapillay won the American tennis tournament held at the Sungei Ujong Club on Saturday in aid of Poppy Day Funds. They were level with Chong Ah Kai and Mrs. Denison Smith and the issue was decided by161 words
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Article73 1936-12-22 6 GOLF: Left-Handed Player's Good Round A. J. B. Marsham, a handicap nine golfer of Wrotham Heath, who plays lefthanded, produced some excellent golf while playing for Eton College against Stoke Poges Club on the latter’s course near Slough. Marsham completed the round in 73 strokes —two under73 words
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Advertisement50 1936-12-22 6 TONIGHT From 9.15 p.m. to Midnight S® souvenir 1 NIGHT TEA DANCE TODAY From 6 to 8.30 p.m. o TOMORROW WILE BE OUR Sensational Butterfly Night CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS TREE Friday, 25th December From 4-30 p.m. to 5-30 p.m. Tickets at 25 cents each now available on application to the Management.50 words
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Miscellaneous367 1936-12-22 6 OYAL WINDSOD 6-15 Opening Tonight 9-30 j A Masterful Story of Brave Men who I fi.JQ Toniaht o Feared, who Faced Life with Courage. Y-JQ A Drama Set to Beautiful Music. The Year’s Mightiest Dramatic IVAN MOSJOUKINE in CANTONESE TALKIE "THE 1002nd NIGHT" "PEOPLE TALK" English Version w r T367 words
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1046 1936-12-22 7 Alleged Confession Of Guilt fa story of how an extra engineer appeared on the pay-sheet of the m.v. Intam without the agents knowing about it was told at the Penang District Court before Mr. C. W. Dawson yesterday. This was in a case in1,046 words
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Article173 1936-12-22 7 Ten Chinese nonyas Goh Ah Nya, Cheah Pek Nya, Tan Kim, Ong Suan Lew, Ong Nyen, Oh Pek Nya, Lin Lee Tian, Yeow Ah Yin, Tan Gaik and Tan Lip, and one man Oh Ah Kooi were arraigned before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang173 words
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Article156 1936-12-22 7 Lim Kong Tat, a former chief clerk of the Health Office Penang, was yesterday fined $5O by Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court, on a charge of abetting the offence of cheating by one Chan Tang Keng in respect of $2OO. When156 words
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Article112 1936-12-22 7 A Chinese pick-pocket, Lee Ah Pet was sentenced to six P-Uce Court yesterday. He was X” d «.th ot a vaiet —l„g ’’lie complainant a Tamil. Muthit went to see a Tamil film at the Windsor Theat e on Dec. 14, and after the show was112 words
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Article651 1936-12-22 7 START WITH BRITISH COLONIALS Hints For The Beginner “What Stamps shall I Collect?” was the subject of a talk delivered by Mr. W.T. Hock at the meeting of the Penang Stamp Club held at the Chinese Merchants’ Club, Hutton Lane, Penang, on Sunday. The meeting was very651 words
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Article90 1936-12-22 7 Disobeyed Traffic Signal For disobeying a traffic signal to stop, Chuah Ah Tong a boy of 17 years was yesterday ordered to be given four strokes of the rottan by Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court. A traffic police constable had held90 words
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Article128 1936-12-22 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, Dec. 20. Several prominent Catholic residents of Seremban, travelled to the sth mile Sevang, today, to witness the blessing of the new chapel, opened to serve the spiritual needs of the little Chinese colony of 400. The Rev. Father Geo128 words
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Article153 1936-12-22 7 Charge Of Assisting In Public Lottery Khoo Bah Chee, and his wife, Tan Seong Hee, were fined $2O each by Mr. H. A. L. I Luckham in the Penang Police Court yesterday for assisting in the management of a public lottery. Inspector Jackson who prosecuted said153 words
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Article, Illustration21 1936-12-22 7 The Kvng, Princess Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth photographed during a recent visit to Portsmouth.21 words
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Advertisement218 1936-12-22 7 NEW SPRINGTIDE HOTEL I ’Phone No. 60 I TANJONG BUNGAH, PENANG I 11 UU ■»""■7 n ~rw r I —nMMM Ee. ,y 0 L < ...m FOR YOUR PLEASURE WE HAVE ERECTED A DIVING STAGE COMPLETE WITH SPRING BOARD. RATES HAVE BEEN REDUCED WEEK-END RATES REDUCED TO $5/- PER DAY218 words
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Article675 1936-12-22 8 THE closing days of “4936 Witness a condition of'affairs in the trade world which manv people interpret as foreshadowing a /‘boom.’ True, l>oth our staple industries operate at less lhan their ini mediate capacity, while prices are at levels which are but a shadow of for- nier675 words
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Article514 1936-12-22 8 MALAYS AND THEIR PROBLEMS To the Editor. Dear Sir,—The Hon. Mr. N.Af Hashim has proved himself a worthy Councillor since his appointment to the Legislative Assembly of the Colony. He has brought to the notice of the Government, matters of interest and weighty importance on the514 words
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Article722 1936-12-22 8 Trade Fair In Singapore—(; W(>ril To Open It —Car Problem I n Penang— Many Visitors RFHE hou. secretary of the British Trade Fair in Singapore tells me that the Fair will again he held I at the Great World Amusement Park, Singapore on Friday, April 30. It722 words
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Article96 1936-12-22 8 Brutal Japanese Act Leads To Death Of 17 Rio de Janeiro Dec. 18. Swift and thorough vengeance has been wrought by a Brazilian labourer in ‘he Monte Aprazicel district against Japanese colonists .one of whom cut off the 1/xnd of the Brazilian’s ten-year-old son because the latter stole96 words
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Article85 1936-12-22 8 New Venture In Kuala Lumpur (From Our Own Correspondent, Kuula Lumpur, Dec. 21. There was a large attendance at the opening of the Metro Cabaret and G-i'f Brickfields. Kuali Lumpur, on Saturday when the new dance floor was open to inpublic, An excellent orchestra was in a. tendance.85 words
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Article147 1936-12-22 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kulila Lumpur, Dec 2). I “I don’t remember committing any these crimes,” said J. B. How<\ a Eurasian youth, when he appeared befoie C. H. Dakers in the Kuala Lumpm 1 Court today, charged with six Three were in respect of thefts oi147 words
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Advertisement294 1936-12-22 8 RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE \>v V» u wjSwßiM I 1» Il f- K \S< J 3 THE WORLD’S BEST CYCLE GUARANTEED FOR EVER |l Prices From $45-00 each. ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET SENT FREE ON REQUEST SOLE AGENTS ROBINSON Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR I Sub-Agents: THE CHULIA CYCLE COMPANY, t! IQA,294 words
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Advertisement47 1936-12-22 8 ALREADY FAMOUS j BLACK WHITE SMOKING MIXTURE is worthy to stand unashamed on the same shelf as Black White Cigarettes which have long been j known as England's highest class cigarettes. 1 oz, 2 oz 4 oz tins i On sale everywhere Importer» HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD.47 words
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403 1936-12-22 9 WAGES DISPUTE AT UNITED METAL WORKS Compulsory Arbitration by Government Urged (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Dec. 21. THE number of Chinese artisans on strike in Singapore has been increased to over 1,000 by a dispute at the United Metal Works in403 words
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Article242 1936-12-22 9 Bagged Last Night At Sungei Patani Considerable excitement was caused in a kampong a few miles from Sungei Patani yesterday afternoon when the half eaten carcase of a goat was discovered near the Geniang Road, with spoor of a tiger about the spot. i A party of242 words
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Article136 1936-12-22 9 Team To Play In Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 22. The Perak Rugby Football Club go on tour during the Christmas holidays, the players being scheduled to leave Ipoh by the midday mail train on Christmas Day for Singapore. The first match of the tour136 words
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Article137 1936-12-22 9 Malay Challenges Complainant (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 20. “If the complainant is prepared to swear by cutting a cock’s head, I am willing to go to gaol for any length of time,” said a Malay, Zakaria, when charged yesterday before the Seremban magistrate, with theft137 words
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Article, Illustration40 1936-12-22 9 FIRST PICTURE OF THE NEW KING —The King, accompanied by-. Rear-Admiral Sir Basil Brooke, Equerry to the King, leaving 145 Piccadilly to attend the Accession Council at St. James’ Palace. (Picture by air mail.40 words
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311 1936-12-22 9 MR. SASTRI'S BROADCAST TALK Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21. The Rt. Hon. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, and Mr. G. S. Bozman, 1.C.5., of the Government of India deputation who are touring Malaya on an inquiry into labour conditions, will arrive here by road this evening. Mr.311 words
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Article219 1936-12-22 9 Moscow Indignant With Rumania Moscow, Dec. 17. Considerable indignation and criticism have been occasioned here by an announce- ment thlat the Rumanian Government has conferred an Order on the former Minister of the Imperial Russian Government in Bucharest, Poklowski Kornitz. The Pravda declares that whereas Poklowski Kornitz is219 words
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77 1936-12-22 9 COMPLETION UNLIKELY BEFORE INDUSTRIES FAIR We understand that owing to unforeseen circumstances the new Earl’s Court Exhibition Buildings will not be completed in time to permit of their being utilised for certain sections of the British Industries Fair of 1937. It has accordingly been decided that77 words
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Article194 1936-12-22 9 "Love In Exile"; At Majestic i I "LOVE IN EXILE.” With Cgive Brook, Helen Vinson, MJiry Carlisle, Taffiara Desni, Ronald Squire and others. A Capital Film Production. Last two shows tonight at the Majestic. Featuring Clive Brook and Helen Vinson, this film is a brilliant194 words
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350 1936-12-22 9 Midnight Stabbing In Front Chinese Shop (From Our Own Correspondent) i Singapore, Dec. STOCKILY-BUILT Japanese fisherman, named Ritcho Yamaniya, brought into the Singapore police court this morning on an alleg: I of murdering an elderly compatriot, named Taro Ishiro in Victoria S on Saturday night.350 words
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Advertisement287 1936-12-22 9 LATE ADVERTISEMENTS ENGAGEMENT LANCASTER—BLACKWOOD SEWELL. The engagement is announced of William Edward Lancaster, State Veterinary Surgeon, Kedah, only son of Mr and Mrs. C. J, Lancaster of Cranfield. Bedfordshire, to Constance Jean, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. F. Blackwood Sewell of Singapore. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS The Exchange Banks will be287 words
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Advertisement235 1936-12-22 9 Pre-dinner cocktail dresses frocks f roc ks to suit every occasion for the < yX "festive season' x j Light Sty Penang. E. O. HOTEL PENANG. X'MAS NEW YEAR PROGRAMME X’raas Eve SPECIAL DINNER DANCE Thursday* 24th December Dinner s3jExtension to 1 A.M. X’mas Day CHRISTMAS DINNER ORCHESTRAL Fliiday, 25235 words
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Article1567 1936-12-22 10 Mr. D. T. Waring On Outlook For The Industry Reference to the renewal of the inrnational restriction agreement was ade by Mr. D. T. Waring who predcd at the twelfth ordinary general ceting of the Rantau Tin Dredging Ltd., yesterday at 33, Beach Lreet, Penang Mr.1,567 words
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896 1936-12-22 10 Mr. H. E. Nixon’s Address The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Batu Selangor Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. I was held at 33, Beach Street, Penang, yesterday, Mr. H. E. Nixon in the chair. Present were Messrs. D. H. Hampshire, W. H. Martin, H. A.896 words
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Article56 1936-12-22 10 Output from the Lukut Tin Dredging Limited Company’s Mine for the month of November amounted to 125 piculs. As anticipated values continued poor during the month. The dredge turned into the valley in the middle of December and it is hoped that improved recoveries will be made during56 words
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Article25 1936-12-22 10 Dredge Statistics for the first half of December, 1936. Hours run 273; Cubic yards treated 54,000; Tin ore Won Pikuls 147.25 words
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Advertisement62 1936-12-22 10 WAW/AYAYAWi'.'.VAW.V.'.v 3b OY£R JEf THE RUGGER VE5.... AHER HAD a“TIGBR WmVWWWVWV.mW.VAY. bi The quality of milk depends upon the quality of pasturage. “Ideal” milk is drawn from farms where the pasturage is rich, lush and clean where the cows get their full meed of nourishment. You, therefore, get full food62 words
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Article, Illustration134 1936-12-22 11 One of the ex-King’s last official acts was his visit to the depressed areas of South Wales. He is seen here at Dowlais, the northern part of Merthyr. Crowds greeted him at this derelict steel works, which presented a spectacle like a fantastic film set134 words
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Article505 1936-12-22 12 Canada Preparing The New Load Line Regulations LENGTHY TASK OF DEPTH MARKING Legislation passed last session by the Canadian Parliament ordering all ships plying on the Great Lakes to carry the load line is occupying the attention of experts of the Dominion’s Department of Marine,505 words
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Article93 1936-12-22 12 Stevedores Grant Men's Demands Over a hundred men who went on strike recently at Yarmouth, following a wages dispute with stevedores, have returned to work, their demands satisfied. The Scottish and English stevedores concerned agreed to the payment of overtime which the men demanded, and to93 words
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Article80 1936-12-22 12 Messrs. T. S. Forster, of Sunderland, have just completed a “rush” job to provide (the damaged steamer Afghanistan with a .new rudder. The Afghanistan, at present at Avenmouth, hopes to return to the St. Lawrence and discharge her cargo soon. The rudder was taken to80 words
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Article281 1936-12-22 12 S.S. “GEN V. D. HEYDEN” from Lho-Seumawe, Sigli Olchl h Sabang. TOMORROW S.S. BULAN from Singapore via ports. THURSDAY DEC. 24 M.V. “SILVERSANDAL” from S’pore via Belawan sails next day for Colombo, Halifax, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore via Cape of Good Hope. S.S. “ROHNA” from281 words
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Article131 1936-12-22 12 Day's Delay At Bristol There were no arrivals at or sailings from Bristol City Docks recently as a result of an accident to the lower dock gates at Cumberland Basin. When the gates were being opened to admit ships the collarband joining the gate to131 words
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Article140 1936-12-22 12 The annexed statement of the assets >n»f uaj.'iuties of the Nippon Yusen Katsha for the te’-m ending Sept. 30 states: The surplus of earnings after deducting current expenditure for the past half-year amounts to Yen 9,282,711.69, out <f whkh there have been provided for: Depreciatun < f Lire140 words
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Advertisement31 1936-12-22 12 i DEAGAN MUSICAL J^f~D INNER CHIMEs/| 1 i An Ideal XMAS GIFT A Deagan Musical Dinner Chime SOLE AGENTS: Robinson Piano Co. (S. S.) Ltd. I PE N A N G.31 words
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Miscellaneous1605 1936-12-22 12 I RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES Broadcast Of Musical RADIO Fourth Day s Play Programme Of Second Test An account of the fourth day’s play of Fred Hartley and his Novelty Quintet, tlie second cricket test match between Auswith Brian Lawrence, the A astral.an voca- tralia and England will be broadcast tolls1,605 words
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Article69 1936-12-22 13 The Penang Municipal Band will play at the Esplanade this evening from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Following is the programme:— March—Friend Or Foe—Graham. Overture —Mermaids Of The Moldau Rozkosny. Selection—Sweet Adeline —Kern. Waltz —Blumen—Steinmann. Selection —La Boheme—Puccini. Cornet Solo—Granny—Behrend. Fox Trot —Sunshine Ahead—Rolls. There will be moonlight69 words
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Article89 1936-12-22 13 Five Contracts For French Yards The French Government has allocated five contracts under the recent State credit of 120,000,000fc5. for public works at shipyards. The Soc. Provencale de Constructions Navales, La Ciotat, Ateliers et Chantiers de la Seine Maritime, Le Trait and the Forges et Chantiers de Gironde,89 words
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Article109 1936-12-22 13 Faster Tonnage Next Year A regular service from Italy to Baltic ports has been inaugurated by the Societa Anonima di Navigazione La Costiera, of Genoa. The first sailing from Italy has been taken by the steamer Eudora, which will be followed by the Nereide. In the course109 words
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Advertisement792 1936-12-22 13 VeMela. LONDON AND NOSXB OONTINBNT (in conjunction with Gloo A One) l—** A aNTENOR Marseille*, London, Rotterdam A Glasgow GLENAPP L'don, R’dam, H’burg, Antwerp uiasgow Dec. 24 Jan. 20 Middlesbrough C AJAX Mars., L’don, H’burg Glasgow I**' 1 Feb> 1 HAVBB AND LIVERFOOL BKBVICB Jan 8 Feb 3 c MENTOR792 words
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Advertisement710 1936-12-22 13 DJ2 I CX V BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., undex .Penang, Teluk Anson, Pert Swettenham. contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S S “BULAN” Dec. 25 S/S “MATA HARI” Jan. 1 1937 Outward* from London for China Japan. due710 words
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Miscellaneous1154 1936-12-22 13 /?AD/O PROGRAMMES c pag e d i2 om MR. 2192: Me and The Moon —Slow Wolf, Rolf Heide, the Choir of the German Fox trot: Billy Cotton and his Band; Choral Society, the KWS Orchestra, dirDandelion, Da’sy and Dairodil: Billy Cot- ected by Fritz Wicke ton and his Band. 11.051,154 words
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565 1936-12-22 14 Early Selections By “Tic-Tac” QNE has only to say that such and such a horse reads a good thing in a particular race and tnat horse will probably not even get a place. That has happened over and over again but that565 words
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Article80 1936-12-22 14 Indian Married XI. vs. Jubilee Party The Indian Married XI will meet the Jubilee Party at soccer on the Renong ground today at 5 p.m. Following tare the teams: Indian Married XI—D. Suppiah; Obdul Rahman A. C. David; Kalimuthu, Syed Guny, Abdullah; Retnam, Somasundaram, K. Muniandy, Eusoff, Shariff. Reserves:—Maruthamuthu80 words
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Article94 1936-12-22 14 Hungarians May Visit India Endeavours are being made to arrange the visit to India of a professional football team from Hungary, Mr. B. Tunak. a Hungarians, living near Aga, has. it is understood, been in communication with a Calcutta club in an effort to arrange fixtures in India94 words
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Article65 1936-12-22 14 P.S.C. "A" V. P.R.C. "A" The following will represent the Penang Sports Club “A” against the Penang Recreation club “A” a hockey on the Esplanade today at 5.15 p.m. H. E. Pether; E. C. Tokeley and A. G. Cooke; S. L. McNee S. V. Adams and J. N. Cooley;65 words
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Article50 1936-12-22 14 The hon. treasurer gratefully acknowledges the following donations: Previously acknowledged $865.50 Mrs. Lucy Shiela £l. 0. Od. say 8.50 Anonymous 25.00 Mr. Mrs. Arthur H. Miles 25.00 Miss Mary Miles 5.00 Mr. Mrs. W. Anderson 5.00 Pat Michael Jean 15.60 Mr. J. P. Souter 10.00 $959.0050 words
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Article76 1936-12-22 14 At Gatwick a nice compliment was paid to young Bruce Hobbs, son of the Lambourn trainer. Only 15 years old, the boy was described as a coming champion ‘‘over the sticks.” He has ridden the winners of two hurdle I races in a week against leading professional jockeys—a76 words
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Article789 1936-12-22 14 TRACK NOTES: Saenden Finishes Strongly RAY WELKIN IN FINE TRIM There was a larger crowd present at the race course this morning, when for the first time, the outer side of the racing track was used. It was a day of fast gallops with many sparkling789 words
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Article699 1936-12-22 14 LOGUE HEADS LIST OF TRAINERS The following are full statistics for the year for Skye Meetings, amended to include the recent Ipoh and Taiping Meets: AMATEUR RIDERS (Riders of less than six mounts without a win are excluded.) Ist 2nd 3rd Unpl. Mr. L. H. E. Whitaker699 words
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Advertisement745 1936-12-22 14 THOUSANDS OF “HUMAN WRECKS” ffW BL Afl [DEFORMED ■k'j ted, inflamed apTHDITIC id muscles; I nnl 113 never well jWMMWy and other acids which were X blood stream, thousands of f- JESS'I MU'CHi ipletely well again thanks 1 ”1 RY PERLES. STIMONIALS FROM IflEw jL~ c 7, > MEN AND745 words
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Article, Illustration1349 1936-12-22 15 A Better Chance For Promising Players 3,000 ELIGIBLE lOR AMATEUR EVENTS THE new conditions governing the British Amateur and Open championships which come into force at Royal St. George’s, Sandwich, and Carnoustie, respectively, next year, are not only of general interest, but indicate a desire1,349 words
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Article1033 1936-12-22 15 LAWN TENNIS: A HARDY PERENNIAL London, Dec. 6. a recent meeting of the Britisfi Professionals our old friend the “Open” tournament was trotted out again. What the professionals mean by an open tournament is not what the L.T.A. defines, and whet is generally knewn as1,033 words
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Article, Illustration18 1936-12-22 15 OFF TO INDIA—Jack Crouch (right), recently appointed n.s jockey to the ex-King, and Freddie Hunter.18 words
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Article565 1936-12-22 15 1,654 RACES IN NINE YEARS BIG BLUFF. GENIAL CAPT. A. E. BRICE INDOOR ICE-RINK FOR SCOTTISH SKATERS NINE years of greyhound racing were completed at Wembley Stadium recently. The first meeting was run there on I December 10, 1927, since when Mr. A. J. Elvin bus converted565 words
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Advertisement117 1936-12-22 15 Cigarettes, of coursebut.. which Luxury, fifty times renewed. The joy of encountering the inner, essential fragrance of Virginia. That is what you will give this Christmaswhen you give du Maurier. Fifty du Maurierwith the filter tip that refines the smoke while the cigarette burns revealing a new richness of flavour,117 words
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Article352 1936-12-22 16 Quiet TTb* Stock Exchange was quiet. Ixxnlon, Dec. 21. Yesterday Rise or Fail Cm. S »x.. 1944-64 H7\i >m|t—g, 4 p.c., 1960-90 DOH War Loan, 3¥> p.c 105|$ Lsm. Un. Ass. (Unit») 10H Wudcntial A 37% Itoyal Asscc. (Wa. P<t.) 74* —2% Ik. Western Ord. 62*4 Can.352 words
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Article123 1936-12-22 16 Ixwidon on Previously Latest Paris 105 11 64 105 964 New York 4.91 4.90 J Montreal 4.901 4.90 J (Brussels 29.03 29.021 Oneva 21.36 21.351 Amsterdam 8.96 J 8.961 Milan 931 931 Seriin 12.201 12.201 Stockholm 19.39 19.39 H Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 2614123 words
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Article223 1936-12-22 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’» Share i.iMiay TIN Ampat sjlJ 5(6 Asam Kumlwmg 33(6 34|6c Ayer Weng 1.87 J 1.92) Batu Selangor 1.42) 1.45 ex Hong Fatt 1.45 1.50 Jelapang 25;9 26(3 Johan 31 35 Jelebu 1.28 1.32) K. Kamunting 9jl) 9:6223 words
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Article115 1936-12-22 16 London, Dec. 21. RUBBER Quiet. Spot 91 buyers 10 sellers. Jan./March 9}« buyers 9}g sellers. April/June 9J buyers 9g sellers. July/Sept. 93 buyers 9| sellers. New York 20.40 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 33,981 tons. Liverpool 46,334 tons. 'OPRA Straits S.O. Kutteraaixi £22.10.0. PEPPER White Muntok in115 words
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Article111 1936-12-22 16 FIN >— YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) No market £233.0.0 Lendoe—(3 month*) No market £233.0.0 Singapore <. $116.50 $115.87} BtMtnea* Done Penang marines* Done COPRA.—(Surdried) $9.50 $9.30 BLACK PEPPER $8.90 $8.90 RUBBER 5 London 9Hd 9?d New York 20gc(G) 20ftc(G) Singapore- Spot 345 c 34|c Dec. 34|c Jan ./Mar 34111 words
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Article215 1936-12-22 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Ayer Weng 1.87) 1.92) Batu Selangor 1.42) 1.45 Hong Fatt 1.45 1.47) Jelebu 1-25 1.30 Klang River 2.10 2.15 Kuchai 1.55 1.60 Lukut 1.30 1.35 Nawng Pet 82) 85 North Taiping 80 82)ex Rahman Hyd. 1.22 1.24 Rantau Ordy. 1.45 1.47) Rantau Pref. 1.47)215 words
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Article184 1936-12-22 16 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today TIN Ayer Hitams 23(0 24*0 Ayer Wengs 1.87) 1.92) Bangrins 20(6 21|0 Batu Selangors 1.42) 1.45 ex Chenderiangs 25(0 26(0 Hong Fatts 1.45 1.48 Idris 13(0 13(9 Ipohs 37(6 38(6 Jelepungs 25(6 26(0 Jelebus 1.26 1.29184 words
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Article157 1936-12-22 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS Tin Buyers Seller* Ampats s|l) 5,6 A. Wengs 1-85 1.92) Jelapangs 26(0 26(6 Jelebus 1-25 1.30 Johans 29 33 Katus 24(6 25(6 K. Lanjuts 23(6 24(0 Kundangs 9;0 9,6 Laruts H|6 12(0 Nawng Pets 80 85 Pungahs 26(0 26(9 Rahmans 1-20 1.24 Rantau Prefs. 1.42)157 words
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Article210 1936-12-22 16 RUBBER Buyers Seller* Allenbys 2.15 2.30 Ayer Moleks 1.57) 1.62) Ayer Panas 2.17) 2.27) Bassetts 90 92) Batu Lintangs 1.50 1.55 Bedfords 1.37) 1.42) Bentas 1.45 1.50 Brogas 1.22) I.2scum Indragiris 1.72) I.Bocum Lunas 2.50 2.60 Mi Pindas 2.00 2.10 c Mentakabs .50 .52) N. Scudais 1.92) 2.00210 words
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Article85 1936-12-22 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 14. Firmness has characterised the copra market again this week, although trading has.been inactive. Eastern prices have been considerably above parity of quotations here and offerings have therefore been very limited. Demand in London has been principally for 1 afloat85 words
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237 1936-12-22 16 Importance Of United Empire Johannesburg, Dec. 5. In a speech at Johnnesburg last night, Mr. J. H. Hofmeyr, the Minister of Mines and Education, who was a member of the recent South African delegation to India, speaking of the Indian movement for freedom, said:— It237 words
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Advertisement128 1936-12-22 16 BANKS. A NEW SAFE DEPOSIT SERVICE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES for the safe keeping of valuables, important documents, records, etc., etc., are available at OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. Nos. 28 30, BEACH STREET, PENANG. The following are the important features of this service:— SECURITY—PRIVACY ACCESSIBILITY—SECRECY MODERATE FEES. Complete details obtainable upon128 words
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Advertisement547 1936-12-22 16 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHIN*. (Inc corpora ted in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid-up Capital £3.000 WW Reserve Fund £3,ooo.ixx} Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,0C4J HEAD OFFICE:— 88, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies A. Branches: AJor Star Hong Kong Rangoon Amritsar Iloilo Saigon Bang! Ipoh Semarang Batavia Karachi547 words
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