Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 December 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-12-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 302. VoL XCIV. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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226 1936-12-26 1 Wild Rejoicings All Over China SHANGHAI SCENES SHANGHAI, DEC. 26. MARSHAL CHIANG KAI SHEK HAS BEEN RELEASED. Hi; ARRIVED AT LOYANG BY AIR TODAY. It is officially stated that Chiang Kai Khek was released unconditionally. His first action was to order the226 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-12-26 1 —Reuter. THE DUCHESS OF KENT gave birth to a daughter at 11.20 a.m. yesterday. Both are doing excellently. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article27 1936-12-26 1 The full programme for the Penang Race Meeting today is published on Page Seven, together with a report of final gallops this morning and selections.27 words
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Article641 1936-12-26 1 Derby County Trcunced 7-0 CHRISTMAS SOCCER RESULTS London, Dec. 26. Following are results of English and b <*ttish soccer league matches played yesterday:— ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. 1 Arsenal 4, v Preston 1 Birmingham 2, v Sunderland 0 Brentford 2, v Sheffield Wed. 1 Charlton 0. v641 words
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Article136 1936-12-26 1 —Reuter WireleSs. Anglo-Italian Agreement Expected Rofne, Dec. 19. An Anglo-Italian Mediterranean agreement is expected to be reached before the end of the year which diplomatic circles refer to as a “Christmas present” for the two Governments. The agreement will probably take the form of an exchange of notes—Reuter WireleSs. - 136 words
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259 1936-12-26 1 BROADCAST BY THE POPE .—Reuter. Vatican City, Dec. 24. The Pope, in a worldwide broadcast from his bedside today deplored “the many great evils which have fallen like a scourge on humanity. He added that today, more than ever, he felt near and present to.—Reuter. - 259 words
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Article87 1936-12-26 1 Over 100 children, accompanied by their parents an enjoyable time at tne Children’s Christmas Party ye s terday at the Elysee Hotel. Favoured by fine weather, the entertainment arranged by the Hotel management proved a gfeat success. There were three Christmas trees all decorated with87 words
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Article29 1936-12-26 1 .—Reuter Wireless. Rome, Dec. 21. The Bulgarian Minister has informed Count Ciano the Bulgarian Government has decided to create a Consulate in Addis Ababa. —Reuter Wireless..—Reuter Wireless. - 29 words
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Article233 1936-12-26 1 AIR MAIL A mail for Australia, New Zealad, Java, and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thence I by Singapore-Australia air mail service will close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Amsterdam and London by IK.L.M. service will close at 7 a.m. tomorrow. A mail for233 words
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Article68 1936-12-26 1 Reuter. Christmas In Great Britain SHOPS REPORT BIG BUSINESS London, Dec. 25. This Christmas is regarded as the most prosperous for the past seven years. Shops report big business, especially in luxury articles. Thousand of workers in the cotton textile and chemical industries are enjoying increased wages.Reuter. - 68 words
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Article76 1936-12-26 1 —Reuter. "L.G." Greets Duke Of Windsor Reuter understands that Mr. Lloyd George who is now in Jamaica, in a Christmas greeting to the Duke of Windsor, says: “From an old Minister of the Crown who holds you in high esteem as ever and regards you with—Reuter. - 76 words
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Advertisement16 1936-12-26 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement77 1936-12-26 1 BROADWAY CO. BRANCH 489, PENANG ROAD (Windsor Building) PENANG. We are now in stock footwears of latest fashion GENTS LEATHER SHOES LADIES ft ff CHILDREN’S LEATHER SLIPPERS LEATHER SANDALS RUBBER SHOES, etc., etc., etc. I YU., CHILLED BEEF as we supply it to you is far more attractive than this.77 words
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Article748 1936-12-26 2 COMPARISON WITH BRIDGE "BLUFF IS USEFUL QUALITY" London. Mr. Justice Macnaghten, in the King’s Bench Division, was asked to decide the 1 question: Are bridge and poker games of skill or of chance f I An action to recover money lent to pay card debts748 words
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Article255 1936-12-26 2 "Effect Of Office Routine" Plea MENTAL TREATMENT PRESCRIBED D An 18-year-old girl, who posed as a titled woman in an attempt to defraud a Kensington store, is to undergo a course of “psychological treatment.’’ This was decided upon at West London, when Dorothy Lewin,255 words
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Article207 1936-12-26 2 Failure To Produce Books Of Friendly Society Ex-Superintendent Waghorn, who retired from the East Sussex County Constabulary recently, was summoned at Lewes Police Court for witholding books in connection with the Police Provident Friendly Society. He did not appear. Mr. C. B. Crabbe, on behalf of the207 words
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Article222 1936-12-26 2 Traffic Ruling In High Court a 5 DISPUTE OVER SIGN AT CROSS-ROADS London,. The meaning of the road traffic Sign, “Halt at MAjor Road Ahead,” was discussed in a King’s Bench Divisional Court, which dismissed an appeal by Mr. Francis Arthur Tolhurst, who had been fined 5s222 words
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Article180 1936-12-26 2 Advice To A Mother “I am not decrying what has been described as the Victorian method of parental control, but remember we are living in 1936.” This remark was made by Mr. W.G. Davie, chairman of the East Ham Juvenile Court, to the mother of a180 words
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Article, Illustration16 1936-12-26 2 The new King—A picture of King George VI. taken shortly after his accession,16 words
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Article108 1936-12-26 2 "T Desire To Atone" A man who disappeared in 1933 and was not heard of again iwitil recently, when he walked into a police-station, pleaded guilty at Kingston yesterday to forging and uttering cheques for £T<45 and £B3 15s. He i» Herbert John? Soutar, 54,108 words
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Advertisement576 1936-12-26 2 Head Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 wit 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, Londo E.C.4 Phone Central 3608 —3609 Tel Leadinalaya Londor SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang576 words
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Advertisement647 1936-12-26 2 twenty YEARS OFi GASTRIC TROUBLE 1 Maclean Brand Stomach Powder "Worked Wonders" Gastric trouble is no respecter of pp r <,, n it strikes equally at high and low rich and poor. But Maclean Brand Stun gives equal benefit to all, regard!, their rank or station in life letter: ‘T647 words
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1996 1936-12-26 3 “Nothing But An Abode Of Officials” MR- SASIRI ON “A WELL KEPI SECRET’ (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 23. N[.\\ DELHI, present seat of the Government of India was whole-heartedly condemned by the Rt. Hon Mr V S Srinivasa Sastri, P.C, C.H.,1,996 words
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Article274 1936-12-26 3 Mediterranean Pact Hopes Rome, Dec 12. Constant diplomatic touch is now being maintained between the British Embassy here and the Italian Foreign Office. This resumption of close relations, characteristic of pre-sanctionist times, indicates the early prospect of an Anglo-Italian Mediterranean agreement. Both sides emphasise that it is too274 words
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Article212 1936-12-26 3 BANK MANAGER'S VIEWS A firm believer in the future economic prosperity of Siam is Mr. Ong Thye Ghee, manager of the Bangkok branch of the Oversea-Chinese Bank, who returns to Bangkok after a short holiday in Singapore. I Mr. Ong, who has lived in Bangkok for212 words
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Advertisement133 1936-12-26 3 uwens YELLOW LABEL < 1/ *II I i x \r x J i i i f /1 I iiA JHILII' I' Ict MM™ B MMmM 'w Jtyaitt/y MORRIS AHEAD OF I ALL COMPETITORS I morris six-cylinder smoothness Economical running costs. High cruising speed. Very fine acceleration and get-away Comfort and133 words
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Article689 1936-12-26 4 $40,000 Breach Of Trust SINGAPORE LAWYERS GIVE EVIDENCE Singapore, Dec. 23. TWO Singapore lawyers, Mr. Sze Jin Chan and Mr. H. R. S. Zehnder, appeared as witnesses yesterday during the hearing of the case against Laurence Aroozoo, Lint Choo Kok and 11. A. R. Paulusz, be-,689 words
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Article957 1936-12-26 4 PENANG MUSLIMS AT JEDDAH Mr. A. K. Mohamed Ibrahim, I.S.M. late Boarding Officer, Penang, and Mrs. Ibrahim who left Penang on Oct. 5 on a pilgrimage to Mecca reached Jeddah on Oct. 21. Writing from Jeddah to a Pinang Gazette representative Mr. Ibrahim states that he and957 words
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Article159 1936-12-26 4 Timely Intervention Of i Authorities A timely step taken by the Segamat authorities averted what might have turned out to be a riot what might have turned in Segamat. Tuesday being observed as a holiday, the Government retail chandu shop was closed and opium smokers (who159 words
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Article191 1936-12-26 4 "Lady Precious Stream's" Author In Singapore Singapore, Dec. 23. A diminutive, dapper Chinese with longish hair was in Singapore for a few hours yesterday, on his way to Shanghai by the Lloyd Triestino Mail liner Conte Verde. He was Mr. S. I. Hsiung the young author191 words
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233 1936-12-26 4 Son Of Singapore Lawyer Injured Singapore, Dec. 23. The son of a well-known Singapore lawI yer was injured in England last month in a motor accident in which a Cambridge University undergraduate, who had made his mark as a golfer was killed. Mr. John Francis233 words
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Advertisement311 1936-12-26 4 ’I r -J’’.MAfiOSiA I 4 afll I 1 fl I*l I I V BISMAG Bisurated Magnesia is the W treatment for the relief of stomach troubles. ft gives quick relief because it instantly neutralises M harmful acids which cause “digestion and gastric ulcers. It also spreads a protecting fii ra311 words
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Article619 1936-12-26 5 S.S. (PENANG) ASSOCIATION MEETING Following are minutes of a meeting of the General Committee of the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association held at the Offices of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, on Dec. 15: Present: Mr. Lim Keong Lay (Presi-, dent) in the Chair, Messrs. G.H. Goh,619 words
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212 1936-12-26 5 "Nothing To Live For” A verdict of suicide while of unsound mind was recorded at the Westminster in- 1 quest on Victor Watts, 25, of Alphaplace, North Kilburn, who was found drowned in the Serpentine. 1 It was stated that he had212 words
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Advertisement83 1936-12-26 5 Runnymede Hotel ’PHONE 543. PENANG Christmas Festivities SPECIAL DINNER TONIGHT GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL CABARET SATURDAY DANCING TILL Z A.M. TICKETS—S 3. 28 DE<; NON-DTNERS—ADMISSION $2.00. RACE BALL DINNER and DANCE WEDNESDAY CABARET p SO DEC. TICKETS $3. NON-DINERS—ADMISSION $l.OO. SPECIAL DINNER NEW ond FANCY DRESS YEAR’S CARNIVAL BALL eye83 words
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Advertisement104 1936-12-26 5 l/APT/w® M" pius I APIOL STEEL I Sure and certain for all Female I complaints. Every lady should I keep a box in the house. I The GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY I 52-54 Beach Street, Penang. HOE SENG MOTOR GARAGE 2021, Pier Road, Bagan Luar. IST CLASS 2ND CLASS 3RD CLASS104 words
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Miscellaneous111 1936-12-26 5 ALL SHOWS PACKED TO CAPACITY I U u LI I 14 J f M &’l5 TONIGHT 9-20 MATINEE TOMORROW AT 245 THE WORLD’S SWEETHEART IN HER GREATEST TRIUMPH I fcOlfet story tuned to your heart! Shirley surrounded by stars! Songs you’ll sing toJ Dances you’ll swing to! toy I W||111 words
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Miscellaneous266 1936-12-26 5 ROYAL I Today Last Three Shows 2.45 6J5 9.30 j Three stars giving a fine performance of the immortal determination of youth to conquer hazards in new country. i “IT’S A GREAT LIFE” (A Paramount Picture with Joe Morrison Paul Kelly Charles “Chic” Sale Rosalind Keith Baby Leßoy Dean Jagger266 words
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Article570 1936-12-26 6 EXILE in the East today is robbed of many of its terrors. This has been apparent in Penang during the past few 7 days. As of yore when times were reasonably prosperous, hotels and shops have been crowded, and there is ample evidence that l many Kedah, Perak and570 words
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Article84 1936-12-26 6 CHRISTMAS AT THE CONVENT To the Editor. Dear Sir, —I gratefully acknowledge the following donations:— Previously acknowledged $1,021.00 Mr. Cheeseman 20.00 Contributions from members of O.X.A. per Mr. Alex Lesslar 34). qq Penang Buddhist Association 10.00 Anonymous 5.00 Captain D. P. White 5.00 I.G.A.F. 5.00 Mr.84 words
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Article215 1936-12-26 6 To the Editor. Dear Sir, —The Council of the British Empire Service League realise that many members of the E.S.A.M. will pay a visit to the Homeland next year, in order t© be present at the Coronation of His Majesty The King. Field Marshal Lord Milne is215 words
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Article48 1936-12-26 6 .—Reuter Wi-eless. Essen, Dec. 19. Twenty nine members of the International Bible Readers’ Association have been sentenced from one year to two years on a charge of declining to give the Hitler salute, serve in the army or subscribe to the winter help fund.—Reuter Wi-aless..—Reuter Wi-eless. - 48 words
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Article517 1936-12-26 6 Complaint about buses —The Remedy —Amusing Publication All About Planting Abdication A word for the eye of the Commissioners. At the junction of Burmah and Pangkor Roads is a trolley bus stop. On the Pulau Tikus side is a “Stop” notice referring to traffic towards town. Yet517 words
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Article357 1936-12-26 6 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR CHURCH OF ENGLAND Ist Sunday after Christmas St. John, A.M. 1 8.00 a.m. Matins and Litany. Psalms 2 and 8 Jubilate Des. 58 vo. 1-4 and 6. i 8.45 a.m. Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese). 6.00 p.m. Evensong. Psalm 113 Chnat 228.357 words
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Article71 1936-12-26 6 —Reuter Wireless- London, Dec. 19. A consignment of 5 000 gas masks been dispatched from Great Britain for the Spanish Government. It is understood as gas masks are used for humanitarian purposes and are not included in the category of arms, there is no breach of—Reuter Wireless- - 71 words
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Advertisement19 1936-12-26 6 DEL MONTE PRODUCTS are the Best Obtainable SOLE AGENTS Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, A Kuala Lumpur.19 words
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Article, Illustration1136 1936-12-26 7 Acceptances For Today: Good Going Likely: Final Selections Following are the acceptances for today, the first day of the J’enang Turf Club Xmas-New Year Gold Cup Meeting:— Race 1, Horses, Class 3, Div. 5, 6 Furlongs, 2.4S>p.m. 3 0 GLEN ARROW 9.00 Cheong Yok1,136 words
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Article526 1936-12-26 7 PIETERNEL IN FINE TRIM Every horse that is entered for the Penang Meeting has arrived and all is ready for today’s racing. Most of the horses were not exerted this morning, being either given half pace or three-quarter pace work. Bestlot (Allan), Wicklow Bay (Lewis),526 words
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Article90 1936-12-26 7 S.R.A. CLASSIFICATION LIST Following i s the latest Straits Racing Association classification li s t of horses end ponies:— HORSES Transfers FROM CLASS 4 TO CLASS 3.- -Blue and White. NEW CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS I.—Complacent, Don Carlos (late Long Set), Pieternel, Utrecht (late Port Royal). CLASS 2.—Oorugan90 words
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Advertisement382 1936-12-26 7 HAD AGONISING PAHS IN HER BACK Could Not Turn in BetJ Like many other sufferers from backaeba end rheumatic ailments, thia wgsium decide»' to try Krusohen Salts in last attempt obtain relief from pain. To her surprise, HM pains did grow less, and in a few months fI&M backache had382 words
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Article674 1936-12-26 8 M. P. S Demand For Further Measures INCREASE IN FOREIGN COMPETITION IN the House of Commons recently Mr. H. Gritten (Hartlepools, U.) called attention to the condition of British shipping and the menace of foreign subsidies, and moved that the House, while thanking H. M. Government674 words
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Article111 1936-12-26 8 The 2.500-ton steamer Mirupanu was built in Britain, is registered in Britain, and trades under the Red Ensign. She is in the command of Captain B. Collossioetzeff. a Russian. The chief mate is P. Pastchesso, a Rumanian. The second mate is a Greek named Sericoff. The111 words
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Article299 1936-12-26 8 S.S. “JUNA” sails 8.00 a.m. for Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy. Kangoot and Moulmein. S.S. “KARA.PARA” sails noon for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. “MALACCA MARU” from Japan for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. “EUMREUS’* from Liverpool sails for Kobe, Osaka and Yok hama TOMORROW S.S. “KHANDALLA” from Rangoon Calcutta299 words
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Advertisement84 1936-12-26 8 WBtcHPf 00 know that REGAL EVAPORATED UNSWEETENED MILK Is pure cow’s milk reduced to its A fl present creamy consistency by /7 fr Ju4A A evaporation, and made completely N 7 sterile. It contains no preservative OC* Jr LjJC* w ot ier kddition, consequently, after Z 1 u Ma Cwt84 words
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Miscellaneous1968 1936-12-26 8 j RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES COMMENTARY ON SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BROADCAST by popular RUGBY MATCH CENTENARY ORGANIST BROADCAST by duke 4.“ XX" Harlequins and Richmond can oe i/EAIT I, nn m Worf at 10.45 loniaM m TraMmMto. 3. OF KENT broadcast at 9.20 tonight .n Transmission into programme, m which will be1,968 words
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Advertisement704 1936-12-26 9 T i Im I i *<*BLU*TUSyiß|} -V. Doe GLENAPP L’don, R’dam, H’burg, Antwerp enang Lont,on Middlesbrough AJAX Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow ’JT”* o Feb 1 b' CALCHAS R^da^“a^. g Hu Jan.’ 14 Feb. 9 c MENTO r 25 BELLEROPHON Je^^ o^ avre Liverpool, Bromborough DeC 25 25 c ATREUS704 words
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Advertisement892 1936-12-26 9 /JO > > ■ZA i. ~CS nfc- TTt U I X 1 Pjp and W BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., unaei .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Mniarca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. s/S “MATA HARI” Jan. 1 1937 Outwards892 words
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Miscellaneous1197 1936-12-26 9 RADIO night in Venice” by Johann Strauss. 8.01 The news in Bengali. 11.20 p.m. Close down. g. 16 The news in English. TOMORROW i 8.31 Talk in English: "Places of In12.25 p.m. Call DJA, DJB. German tere>st and Beauty.” No. 4. "Agra.” folk song. Outstanding broadcasts of the 8.46 "Monsieur1,197 words
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Article954 1936-12-26 10 Mr. Wells Develops His Idea Of A Collection Of Scattered Knowledge “NOT A UTOPIAN DREAM v Fleet Street. THE Theatre of the Royal Institution was packed last week with a distinguished audience assembled to hear an address by Mr. H. G. Wells on “The idea of a954 words
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Article397 1936-12-26 10 MILLION SPECTATORS EXPECTED The Hague. The Hague, where Princess Julianas marriage will take place in another two weeks, is busily preparing for the great day. Something like a million spectators are expected—that is to say that one in every eight Dutchmen will witness the bridal procession of397 words
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Article420 1936-12-26 10 Influence of Machine on Fashion Design MR. Maxwell Reekie gave an address on the trend of modern art to the governors of the Royal Manchester Institution, at its annual meeting in the Manchester Art Gallery. He said that a different and definite contemporary standard of judgment420 words
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Article154 1936-12-26 10 Tamil Committed To Assizes Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 23. Banished in June for being a dangerous character, a Tamil named Mari alias Nadason is alleged to have returned to Selangor a month later and worked on Serdang Estate. He then allegedly stole a bottle of 1 acid154 words
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Advertisement292 1936-12-26 10 Br g I I V1J J <Xi iI I I SPRING TIGER ss BEER■ Jl TO vou l Mfl ro «An I MT (avn'ng oousu |Bk<l IJMff, 1 ■*l 1 HWI I '**T~ f I I FRANRI» WALKER f I UffT W KftN OX 4 tov ck* A r«w months292 words
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198 1936-12-26 11 three test matches arranged A TEAM from New Zealand will visit England next season and three Test mutches will be played, each of three-days duration. Matches to be played by New Zealand are: MAY 5- v. Maoir C.C., Worcester Park. B—v. Surrey, the Oval.198 words
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Article249 1936-12-26 11 Len Harvey, being a modest man, must have felt embarrassed by all the good things said of him recently at the May Fair Hotel, London. A number of his admirers organised a dinner there, with Harvey as guest of honour, especially to pay tribute to his fine qualities,249 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-12-26 11 A KEEN TUSSLE in a rugby match between Devonport Services and Llanelly played recently in which Llanelly won by 15 pts. to 5 pts.27 words
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Article352 1936-12-26 11 Golf: Superiority Of Women's System Equitable handicapping can be assured between the members of any one golf club by the committee of that club. Between all the members of the two thousand clubs in Great Britain uniformity can be acquired only by means of a common basis352 words
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Article142 1936-12-26 11 Rest Overwhelmed In Second Half Defeat for the England women’s team seemed likely in the match played at Luton, for at half-time the Rest were leading by 2 goals to 1. In the second half, however, England took command and ran out winners by 8 goals to142 words
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Article199 1936-12-26 11 Officials of the British Ice Hockey Association are sitting back in their chairs and breathing freely now that their most comprehensive recruiting scheme has been effectively launched. Plans are under way for the starting of a junior championship of England, which, of course, means a schoolboys’ championship.199 words
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Advertisement233 1936-12-26 11 f|f Children are all too prone to contract cntagious diseases in this trying mate. Wright’s Coal Tar Soap is he best safeguard you can give them, t, r Wright’s is correctly antiseptic. Remember, too, Wright’s is now obtainable in a bigger tablet, packed in a re convenient carton. But no233 words
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Advertisement486 1936-12-26 11 t,ITH MOMTH J What month were you bom in? Would you like l j*l lA to know what Astrologers have to say about who were bom under the Zodiacal sign the period in which you were bom? Know W your character and what is in store for you? W Vr486 words
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1883 1936-12-26 12 Reply To American Writer’s Criticisms WITH war clouds hanging over the Orient, China has once again been propelled into the international limelight. Speculation is especially rife on China’s stand in the supposedly inevitable clash between the uniformed Samurai and the Red Moujik.'—China Weekly Review. - 1,883 words
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Article339 1936-12-26 12 r Dull The Stock Exchange was dull. London, Dec. -24. Yesterday Rise or Fall Cm. 5 P-C-. 1944-64 »7)1 Ynading. 4 P-C., 1960-90 H6X W«r Loan, 3% p.c WSJ6 Com. Un. Ass, (Unite) VM Prudential A 37)4 Royal Assce. (10s. pd.) 9?« i Gt. Western Ord. 63|i339 words
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Article120 1936-12-26 12 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 11,64 105 5'32 New York 451% 4.91% Montreal 4.90? 4.90? Brussels 29.10 29.13 Geneva 21.38 21.37 Amsterdam 8.97 8.971 Milan 93 A »3 A Berlin 12.21 12.21 Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Brague 139 4120 words
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Article66 1936-12-26 12 Steuter Wireless. Bans Published At The Hague The Hague, Dec. 19. Amid a joyful peal of bells Princess .Juliana and Prince Biesterfeld signed the marriage bans at the Town Hall. In accordance with the wish of Queen Wilhelmina, the ceremony was regarded as a jpurely family affair.Steuter Wireless. - 66 words
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Article57 1936-12-26 12 Beuter Wireless. Paris, Dec. 20. A demand that the Franco-Soviet Pact Jbe denounced was unanimously passed at a huge meeting of the French “Social” (Fascist) Party. The meeting also adopted a resolution that France should maintain the otricteat neutrality in Spain and turn her efforts to reconstitution ofBeuter Wireless. - 57 words
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Article79 1936-12-26 12 Increase In Quota Aa from Feb. 1, 1937, the quota for Chinese immigrants to Malaya will be increased from 4,000 —the figure fixed since 1934—t0 5,000. This increase of 1,000 was proclaimed in a notification issued by H.E. the Governor this week. j It is generally anticipated79 words
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Article71 1936-12-26 12 —British Wireless. Broadcast To Replace Address To Cardinals Vatican City, Dec. 21. i The Pope’s broadcast is expected to replace his Christmas address to the Cardinals which has been cancelled owing to his illness. The Vatican today denies alarmist reports of the Pope’s health current over the week-end.—British Wireless. - 71 words
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Advertisement177 1936-12-26 12 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. I HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA I Branches throughout the Dutch East Indies and in the Straits Settlements, India, China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS The National177 words
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