Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 December 1936
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1936-12-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No 303. Vol. XCIV. MONDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration691 1936-12-28 1 included a Christmas broadcast Hitler’s Deputy, Herr Rudolf Hess.—Reuter Wireless. German Warships For Bilbao SEQUEL TO SHIP’S DETENTION Madrid, Dec. 27. Severe fighting took place on the Madrid front today. The Government offensive on the Barriodensera sector south of Madrid began at 7.30, heavy and preciseincluded a Christmas broadcast * Hitler’s Deputy, Herr Rudolf Hess.—Reuter Wireless. - 691 words
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Article508 1936-12-28 1 —Reuter. CAPITAL DELIRIOUS WITH JOY Nanking, Dec. 26. The national capital went delirious with joy when General Chiang Kaishek’s plane with the Generalissimo and his wife aboard, after circling over the city landed at the aerodrome yesterday at noon. Four hundred thousand people welcomed him, from President.—Reuter. - 508 words
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Article41 1936-12-28 1 wound in the hand.—Bin Chew Jit Poh, Shanghai, Dec. 28. Madame Shao Li-tse, who was reported to have been shot in Shensi, is alive and well, recovering from a slight wound in the hand.—Bin Chew Jitwound in the hand.—Bin Chew Jit Poh, ' . - 41 words
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Article, Illustration304 1936-12-28 1 Pandit Nehru Attacks The New Act Faizpur (India), Dec. 27. An attack on the new Government of India Act was delivered by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the course of his presidential address before the annual session of the Indian National Con- gress. He declared that they would304 words
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Article24 1936-12-28 1 —Reuter Wireless. New York, Dec. 27. Miss Sarah Churchill, daughter of Mr. Winston Churchill, married the comedian Vic Oliver. —Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 24 words
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Article33 1936-12-28 1 approximately £lo,ooo,ooo.—Reuter Wireless. J i !r Buenos Aires, Dec. 26. The Argentine Government is reported to have negotiated the purchase of the British-owned Cordotu Central Railway for approximately £lo,ooo,ooo.—Reuter Wire-approximately £lo,ooo,ooo.—Reuter Wireless. - 33 words
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Article191 1936-12-28 1 —Aneta-Havas. Scheme For Supplies From British Colonies London, Dec. 25. Compensation Brokers Limited is the name of a company formed’ in London under influential asupices to facilitate c'nn- merce between the British dominions and colonies and European countries whose normal trade has been curtailed by exchange—Aneta-Havas. - 191 words
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Article118 1936-12-28 1 .—Reuter. FAMOUS STREET TORN UP BY FIREFIGHTERS Berlin, Dec. 27. Excavators aided by fire-fighters, tore up the roadway of the Potsdamerplatz to •enable the firemen to reach a big fire raging in the tunnel of an underground railway under construction. Baulks, sleepers and tar barrels fed th© flames.—Reuter. - 118 words
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Article52 1936-12-28 1 —Reuter. I Tokio, Dec. 27. i An earthquake occurred in Tokio and other parts of Japan this morning. There was no loss of life in Tokio but danwga i was done to property. At Niiyima Island one or two were killed, 10 are reported injured, 500 missing.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Advertisement12 1936-12-28 1 H. TOKISATSU artistic PHOTOGRAPHERS Telephone No. 772. PENANG ffo. 68-7#, Bialaop Street,12 words
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Advertisement128 1936-12-28 1 If your engines run-down use Meirich Motor Tablets. They decarbonise, generate and rejuvenate youi engines. Anti-knock Anti-corrosive BtocMsts CHOP TAN BOON PENG, 224, Beach Street, Penang, ’Phone No. 968. 'Look a'B S Before s You W?f Leap!” Gt /S 1 M •_====H|| Bh I lirralßin w1v(l If Tnirilin 11 1128 words
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513 1936-12-28 2 Princesses’ Appeal Tq The World London, Dec. 15. THERE are three reasons why West End business men expect greater crowds for the coronation of King George VI. than they had counted on for the projected coronation of King Edward VIII. The three513 words
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Article154 1936-12-28 2 5-Year Driving Ban Capt. Henry Gilbert Watson, of North Court, Finchampstead, near Reading, who was stated to have received 150 wounds during the war, was fined £25 at Basingstoke for driving a car while under the influence of drink. His licence was suspended for five154 words
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Article127 1936-12-28 2 Coroner And "Gruesome Play" Stating that the “gruesome play” was no doubt responsible for the means he had chosen, Mr. Milner Helme, the West Ham Coroner, recorded a verdict of suicide while of unsound mind on James Martin Woodruff a 59-year-old shipbuilder, of Percy-road, Canning127 words
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Article516 1936-12-28 2 "Catastrophe I# Chaos Continues" IMPORTANT TALKS IN LONDON I If this chaos and the bewildering condition of world trade continues there can be no doubt that eventually the world will be faced with a state of affairs that can only be catastrophe,” declared Dr. Markau, President516 words
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Article, Illustration50 1936-12-28 2 AMONG THE CONGREGATION at the Service in the Greek. Cathedral, Bayswater, recently; was the Duchess of Kent, here seen being greeted on arrival. The service was held as a memorial to Kng Constantine, Queen Sophie and Queen Olga, whose remains were buried in Greece.50 words
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Article291 1936-12-28 2 Tribute To Conquest Of Abyssinia ACCLAIMED BY THE SENATE Rome, Dec. 14. Signor Mussolini was today presented with a sword of honour by the Italian Senate in recognition of his work as founder of empire. In accepting it the Duce made a dramatic gesture, laying291 words
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212 1936-12-28 2 "Drive British Into Sea" BOASTS OF PROWESS Baghdad, Dec. 15. Threats to drive the British from the Middle East are being made almost daily in Baghdad by Fawzi Koukji, the guerilla leader in last summer’s Palestine disturbances, who escaped to Irak. He now spends his212 words
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Advertisement563 1936-12-28 2 Bead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 wit extensions. Telegrams Genette 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, Londoi E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya London SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang i563 words
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Advertisement446 1936-12-28 2 f \OU SHOULD? eat NESTLES [QUICK OATS? I I j FOR EXTRA STAMIHA NESTLES I QUICK OATS I NOW ON SALE I I BEACH STREET AUCTION ROOMS I IMPORTANT I RESIDENTIAL SEASIDE PROPERTIES SALE I By Order of the Public Trustee, F.M.S, I as Executor of the will of CHUNG446 words
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Article, Illustration336 1936-12-28 3 Never Again War With Britain -THAT TRAGIC MISTAKE” Germany’s need for colonies was stressed by Herr von Ribbentrop when, on Dec. 15, he made his first public speech to Un English audience since his appointments as German Ambassador to Britain. He was336 words
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Article275 1936-12-28 3 Advisers To Rival Marshals Two Britons played leading roles in the negotiations at Sianfu, for the release of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek. They are: Mr. W. H. Donald, 60-year-old Australian ex-journalist, former adviser to Chang Hsueh-liang, the “Young Marshal,” and to Chang Tso-lin, the “Old Marshal,”275 words
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Article71 1936-12-28 3 —Reuter. Sabotage On Soviet Railways Moscow, Dec. 26. Four of the highest officials of the Orenburg railways have been sentenced by the Supreme Court from a year to ten years imprisonment and deprivation of oivj! rights for counter-revolutionary activities. One of those sentenced is Vladimir Ryiibokon, ex-Minister of—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article209 1936-12-28 3 Liability For Damage The disaster at Croydon by which two houses were seriously damaged by the I crashing of a Royal Dutch Air liner has aroused interest in the question of responsibility for damage to property by aircraft I The property-owner, if wise, has insured against209 words
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Article597 1936-12-28 3 Crops Valued At £7,000,000 More Significant tendencies of the agricultural industry of this .country are indicated by the Agricultural Statistics for England and Wales for 1935, which have been issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. (Stationery Office, Is. 6d.) The Report shows the influence of marketing597 words
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Article360 1936-12-28 3 Speech A Warning To fascists The official "Isvestia,” which a few days ago strongly censured Mr. Eden’s “nonintervention farce” in Spain, signifies the Soviet’s warm approval of his Bradford speech. This is described as “serving the cause of peace by dispelling the illusion that England360 words
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Article270 1936-12-28 3 POWER OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS Colonel A. W, Goodman, M.P. for North Islington, speaking at the 1912 Club, said the outstanding feature of our constitutional history wiis the persistent and compelling force of Parliament. The feature of Parliament was its flexibility and power of modification and freedom of270 words
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Advertisement318 1936-12-28 3 EVENING CLASSES 1937 1. If sufficient students enrol classes, •will be held in the following subjects Commercial English, Commercial Law, i Company Law, Banking and Currency, Shorthand, Book-Keeping and Accountancy, Elementary Book-Keeping, Typewriting, Secretarial Practice, Economics. 1 Technical Radio Engineering, Machine Drawing, Applied Mathematics. Classes in other subjects, either technical318 words
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Advertisement147 1936-12-28 3 BOON HAK CO. (THE HOUSE FOR CHINESE CURIOS) 25. Bishop Street. Penang. MORE New Year Gifts HAVE ARRIVED. YOUR INSPECTION IS INVITED. JUST RECEIVED BATTERSBY. WILSON. WARD. CORONATION. KENSINGTON OXFORD HATS. PRICES I MA T FKICti VARIETIES $2 Each I ALL $3 It colours >4 IXIOI ss’ A SHAPES $6147 words
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MARCH OF EVENTS IN CHINA TODAY
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Article, Illustration863 1936-12-28 4 AS of the foreign exchange market, so of China, it might be said that only two people really understand it: one dead and the other in a lunatic asylum. NoneVhe less, if the methods by which China’s contending war lords operate for the advantage of their own863 words
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Article470 1936-12-28 4 Nanking Considering New Rule EFFECT ON MALAYAN THEATRES Mandarin, national and official dialect •of China, may soon spread to Penang and Malaya through talking pictures. The Nanking Government is considering *the introduction of a rule requiring that only the unified national tongue be the spoken word470 words
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Article122 1936-12-28 4 life, which- used to be very pay, and which contributed much to the prosperity of the city, now no longer exists in Canton. The New Life movement restrictions, rigidly enforced by the authorities, have brought fto an end all-night theatrical performances and other amusements, and all restaurants,122 words
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Article192 1936-12-28 4 Rights Of Chinese Wives To Work Nanking. By a large majority, Article 4of the draft T-abour Contract Law, which recognised the right of a husband to cancel his wife’s employment when her work proves detrimental to the welfare of the family, was rejected at a regular meeting of192 words
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Article192 1936-12-28 4 "IN INTEREST OF JAPAN” Moscow, Dec. 15. Soviet circles are following with feverish interest the new Chinese civil war which is beginning so near the frontier of Red Russia’s protectorate of Outer Mongolia. Lost night, the Soviet issued an official denial that Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang192 words
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63 1936-12-28 4 Shanghai, Dec. 16. It is announced that i French syndicate is to lend 34.500,000 dollars (about £2 160.000) in material and cash for the construction of 325 miles of railway between Chengtu and Chungking, traversing the richest part of Szechuen Province. The loan is63 words
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Advertisement212 1936-12-28 4 i II Have you the New GIANT Macleans I People are using Macleans in a bigger I way than ever now that they can get it in the new Giant tube. The w more often you Maclean your teeth the better for them —and you can use Macleans freely now212 words
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2947 1936-12-28 5 Mr. Sastri s Advice To Indian Community IDENTIFICATION WITH FORTUNES HERE THAT while their civilisation, religion and culture should remain affiliated to the motherland they should as quickly as possible identify themselves with the fortunes of this land in the2,947 words
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Advertisement69 1936-12-28 5 A product of mAJSftjZgKSBg&Bok BRITISH MALAYAN COFFEE PLANTATIONS I? Ikuula F*il.fcJ-, Negri Srsnfriln**, F.M.&. SOLE AGENTS «aw WAUGH 6- Co.. Ltd. Ml SINGAPORE- PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR Rust costs millions per year Norusto prevents rust HAS A COVERING CAPACITY OF r 700—1000 SQ. FT. Jr JM pmo4UX,N InaJ SOUGNUM PRODUCT69 words
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1029 1936-12-28 6 Mr. A. B. Milne, the author of ths article, which appears in the current issue of British Malaya, wiU be remembered as a former Visiting Agent to rubber Estates in Malaya and as a pioneer in the development of the Cameron Highlands. Here he1,029 words
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Article27 1936-12-28 6 Singapore, Dec. 26 The Singapore European women beat the Selixngor Chinese women at hockey on the Hong Lim Green today by six goals to one.'27 words
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Article66 1936-12-28 6 Singapore, Dec. 26. Mr. Arie Johan Edelman, Chief Engineer of the Archipelago Brewery, died on Dec. 2c at the age of 44 years. Mr. Edelman was, prior to joining the Archipelago Brewery, with the Asiatic Petroleum Co. oil installation at Pulo Samboe. Mr. Edelman had66 words
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Article163 1936-12-28 6 Results Of Rugby Union Matches London, Dec. 26. Following are results of principal Rugby Union matches played today:— Deyonport Services 16, Plymouth Albion 4. Newport 10, Watsonians 10. Nĕath 13, Abertillery 3. Waterloo 19, Coventry 6. Glasgow Acdamicals 5, Gala 3. West of Scotland 5,163 words
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Advertisement122 1936-12-28 6 sou asekts > MUSIC HOOSE SONGS THAT WON THE WAR Issued for all occasions, especially f or Christmas and New Year, this record not only entertains your friends but presents a stirring cavalcade of Popular, Martial and Patriotic tunes that will refresh your memories of old. 8865 SONGS THAT WON122 words
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Miscellaneous345 1936-12-28 6 SEASON AGAIN EXTENDED TILL. W TONIGHT ONLT! WINDSOR The Whole Serial wmmmhmww 6.IS—TONIGHT— 15 ‘THE LIGHTNING Last 2 Shows The Latest Brilliant WARRIOR" TAMIL TALKIE A Mascot Serial 4< SA.THI Starring LEELAVATHI” with Rin-Tin-Tin I M. K Radha A Miss M. R. Gnanambal. T. S. Baliah N. S. Krishnan The345 words
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Miscellaneous178 1936-12-28 6 YAV/.'.W.'.WA'AW/.W.".",’.’.’,-, I iILOI 44 i HI J Held Over By Popular Opening Tomorrow i Demand I Paramount’s Great Dramatic Last Night Tonight Masterpiece Famous for her love songs HER At HER BEST piHed for her .rogL 1 OOW. loves i hounded by a 1 mysterious trail of death! 1 wWiFI!178 words
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1951 1936-12-28 7 Tht follwing article is taken frvm {li December issue of “British Malaya?fill' Sultan of'Selangor left London n Mov. 25, and is now back in vn country having failed to ob- from the Colonial Office any re,;si [eration of the action by which1,951 words
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Article239 1936-12-28 7 Mr. E. A. Albrecht And Miss L. Alvis F’ormer All-Ceylon Rugby player, Mr. i Ellis Arthur Albrecht, son of Mr and Mrs. I C. E. Albrecht, of Ceylon, was married during the week-end to Miss Louise AlviS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Alvis, of Singapore, at239 words
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Article182 1936-12-28 7 "BEARS" DEVELOP NERVOUSNESS Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 26. It is believed that the activities of European and Japanese shippers, coupled with active operations of > I “bear” covers have caused a sharp rise' in the price of rice, the staple food of millions in Malaya, during the182 words
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Article215 1936-12-28 7 His Wife Gave Him Chardox Relief from the First Dose When indigestion plagues you— when heartburn is making you feel sick, through and through—here’s a new thing to do., I Just swallow two or three Chardox tablets. Chardox is a newly-discovered substance 'which brings relief215 words
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Advertisement138 1936-12-28 7 I I I *****1111 —l|— hbBMMMM 11 II Zj Perfume V S /or You t &ES Captivating by its delightfully SB fresh but unobtrusive aroma, Bl Tosca Perfume is B Pj the choice of sophistic- ZK I B 9 ated women, the very I Z incarnation of charm and BB138 words
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Article738 1936-12-28 8 INDIANS the world over look forward each year to the meeting of the Indian National Congress. The Congress is a political body of marked significance and growing influence id Indian affairs, and its activities in the light of the new Federal scheme art watched with the738 words
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Article40 1936-12-28 8 Z.H.J. PENANG Programme For Today 7.00 p m —Opening Record and Announcements for the week. 7.os—Recorded Music and Variety—A Little of AU Sorts. 7.ss—Straits Echo News BuUetin. 8.00-—Chinese Music. B.3o—What’s On In Penang. 8.35 —Chinese Mus <c. I 9.oo—Close down.40 words
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Article61 1936-12-28 8 Today's Wedding At St. George's Church The wedding will take place today at 5 p.m. at St. George’s Church, Penang, between Mr. Frederick George Pooley, second aon of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Pooley. and Miss Philippa Rose Perry, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A.61 words
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Article54 1936-12-28 8 -Reuter. London, Dec. 27. Quean Mary is confined to her room at Sandringh»xm suffering from a slight cold —Reuter. Paris, Dec. 27. The Senate by 170 votes to 89 adopted the Bill providing for compulsory arbitration in labour disputes with few modifier-, tions of the text as– -Reuter. - 54 words
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Article660 1936-12-28 8 At The Races—A Fine Finish Whoopee In Penang —Boxing Night tun —Badminton Thrills THERE was a fair attendance <t thg Races on Saturday, and on the’ whole the sport was excellent. Thr? most spectacular win oi the afternoon was, in my opinion, that of E. Donnelly on660 words
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Article202 1936-12-28 8 —Renter. Stationary In 1960 Wellington (N’.Z.), Dec. 16. A warning against the dangers of a too small population for New Zealand was made by Mr. W.E. Barnard, Speaker of the House of Representatives and a prominent member of the Labour Party, in a speech on—Renter. - 202 words
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Article107 1936-12-28 8 Peiping Gives Orders; For 2.000 Coffims Peiping As an indication of its determination co wipe out the opium and. drug evil, WW Peiping Pacification Headquarters has ordered 2,000 coffins to made beforehand*, which will be used foe corpses of opium 'and drug addict to be107 words
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Article59 1936-12-28 8 duties against such barter.—Reuter Wirrle s. Paris, Dec. 27. In a Christmas D»iy tennis tournament. Papillon (France) beat the Chinese Dav'* Cup player, Kho Sin-kco B—6, 4- 6, 7 —Reuter. —o-. Washington, Dec. 27. The Treasury has announced approval r barter transactions with Germany a lbl statesduties against such barter.—Reuter Wirrle s. - 59 words
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Advertisement237 1936-12-28 8 D E I N HARDS RHINE WINES C aidbeck’s lUutc Sutoe I S 6 b E. O. HOTEL PENANG. j WEDNESDAY, 30th DECEMBER RACE DINNER DANCE Dinner s3]NEW YEARS EVE THURSDAY, 31st DECEMBER Extension to 2 a m SPECIAL DINNER. FANCY DRESS BALL Dinner s6jGift for Each Lady Diner Novelties,237 words
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Advertisement46 1936-12-28 8 ft»] ,4w/ JlwWbtM Sil fl l M si*- 1 Unni I mi ll iw ■ill feM nil I IMJi I RESERVE CUVEE I m pa g N e II c- H I extra PR* j. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd. PENANG IPCW, K. LUMPUR SINGAPORE46 words
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917 1936-12-28 9 Second Day Of New Year Meeting Following is the full programme for Wednesday, the second day of the Penang Turf Club Xmas-New Year Gold Cup Meeting: Ponies, Class 2, Div. 1, 5 Furlongs 11 0 ROSE OF DREAMS 9.00 A. van Tooren >O2 USHBEN 9.00917 words
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Article, Illustration35 1936-12-28 9 JUNE CLYDE, the screen and stage star, who was severely bruised last week, when she fell 20ft. from a trapeze at Sound City Studios, Shepperton, Middlesex, while acting in “Make-Up,” a circus film.35 words
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Article195 1936-12-28 9 THREE CARS INVOLVED Taiping, Dec. 27. A serious motor collision involving three vehicles was reported at Sungei Bogak near Bagan Serai on the night of Dec. 25. From information available, it appears that an Austin car was going in the direction of Taiping from Parit Buntar, when195 words
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Article46 1936-12-28 9 Postponed Till Wednesday The boxing which was to have been held Last night at the Wembley Park, Penang, has been ci postponed to Wednesday owing to the inclement weather. Ih the Tr ain event over 12 three-minute rounds, Nai Sn.ara meets Al Rivers. If.46 words
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Article239 1936-12-28 9 AIR MAIL A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria, and Go Coast via Singapore and thence by Inperial Airways will close at 7.00 p.m today. A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra via Singapore and thence by K.N.I.L239 words
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Article861 1936-12-28 9 GHIM HUAT OUTPLAYED BY PENG SOON BADMINTON: A remarkable display of badminton tactics and footwork by Wong Peng Soon ot Singapore wiis the outstanding feature of the inter-settlement badminton match held at the Penang Free School Hall yesterday in which Penang defeated Singapore by five games861 words
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227 1936-12-28 9 Singapore's Win Over m. Parak Ipoh, Dec. 26. Singapore maintained their unbeaten record once again in the inter-State badminton match with Perak winning by six games to three at the Perak Turf Club today. The surprise of the evening was created by Lee227 words
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Advertisement49 1936-12-28 9 DECREASED IN INCREASED IN POWER J-.*’*. —T/ Jeatheriveight A true featherweight Binocular reducing furlongs to yards. A full size Binocular and weighs only /14 ozs. Specially treated for the Ti Gall and see the range md ensure your racing being still more enjoyable. THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY LTD., PENANG.49 words
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312 1936-12-28 10 London. -JPHE Davang Muda of Sarawak, willowy fifty-year-old pnglish princess—daughter of the late biscuit king, Sir Walter Palmer-has returned to London. After showing me her lately snapped collection of photos of the Acropolis (taken by moonlight, said she), the princess312 words
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Article, Illustration33 1936-12-28 10 When this engagement photograph of Eunice Wilson and James Skelton, stars, was taken at the Adelphi Theatre, recently, the dog burned his back. Had he heard of ‘‘Two's Company33 words
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Article744 1936-12-28 10 ONE MAN HOLDS 125 AT BAY Woman Companion Wounded New York, Dec. 15. Hany Brunette wanted on several xharges of bank robberies and kidnappings, WM captured early this morning after a "battle with police in a West End Avenue Hat. His woman companion was744 words
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211 1936-12-28 10 New York, Dec. 15. Hope Morgan, socialite and brilliant psychology student, arrested at Lansing (Michigan) a week ago for shooting her best friend, was todriy found in her cell hanged with her own silk stockings, and dressed in silk pyjamas. Hope’s friend. Elizabeth211 words
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Article393 1936-12-28 10 s Sir Basil Mayhew Recent Claims r While great progress has been made in research, none of the so-called “new cures” for cancer has Ween found to be successful. This was the substance of remarks made at the annual meeting last week of the Imperial393 words
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Article346 1936-12-28 10 Draughtsmen Made 5.000 Years Ago Cairo, Dec. 16. Discoveries of great historical interest and rare artistic value have been made by the chaiice excavation at Sakkara, near here, of an Egyptian cemetery of about 3,000 B.C._ Makramallah Effendi, working on behalf of the Department of Antiquities,346 words
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Article291 1936-12-28 10 i Warning To Water Board Workers The destructive, and even dangerous mitten crab of the Far East has made its appearance in Chelsea reach of the Rivei Thames. This species of crab, which has spread on l the Continent since it was first observed over 20291 words
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Advertisement212 1936-12-28 10 Here is the Essence of STRENGTH! I j ti i min l K EbH 4 Co ESSENCE OF g consist» of th<- r i B «g »5* br Des! Chicken A K 14S W butincoldvr«^ lefrti -nKb state it iauauahyp*” Bv M M bv B«ANO a co~ iHBBraS 111 to212 words
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Article, Illustration178 1936-12-28 11 AN EFFECTIVE STUDY from Windsor during the race for the River Selling Handicap. The winner. Idle Jest, is seen leading the field in the final dash for the post. RAMS FOR RUSSIA Veterinary inspection for part of a record single shipment of 1,500 rams and178 words
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Advertisement96 1936-12-28 11 Get Your Sales Message Home In all part» of the world the foundation of every succeeaful advertising campaign of any size —is newspaper advertising. Hoads of big business everywhere constantly pay tribute to press advertising and its power to create and maintain demand for their products. Millions of pounds spent96 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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Article462 1936-12-28 12 Fleet A Threat To British Interests FOUR TIMES LARGER THAN HER NEEDS THE disclosures regarding the encroachment on British interests by Japan’s heavily subsided mercantile marine, made recently by the Hon. Alexander Shaw at the general meeting of the P. and O. Company, are fully borne out462 words
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187 1936-12-28 12 The British Tanker Co. ’s new motor tankers, the British Endurance and the British Fame, have been equipped by the Marconi International Marine Com mi ini eat ion Co., Ltd., with a comprehensive wireless installation. The main wireless installation in each ship consists of a187 words
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Article182 1936-12-28 12 M.S. “TAIJIN MARU” from Singapore via Belawan. Sails same day Colombo, Bombay and Karachi. S.S. “SANTHIA” from Japan and China sails for Rangoon and Calcutta S.S. “SIRDHANA” sails for Singapore, Hong Kong, Amoy, Shanpha M Kobe and Osaka. S.S. “BUYSKES” from Langsa, Belawan-Deli, Eho-Seumawe, Sigi; bang, Olehleh,182 words
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Article202 1936-12-28 12 Tanker Launched At Valencia Although Spain is in the throes of civil war, shipbuilding in some ports goes on as usual. The London office of Sir Joseph Isherwood, Bart., has received a letter from the Spanish shipbuilding firm Utiion Navale de Levante, of Valencia, in which it202 words
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Article167 1936-12-28 12 Battle Cruiser Launched Paris, Dec. 13. The battlecruiser Strasbourg, the second of the two new 26,000-t.on ships of the* French Navy, was launched at Saint-Na-zaire yesterday. M. Gasmer-Duparc, the Minister of Marine, was present, and th?* launching was performed by Mme. Herrenschmidt, the wife of the167 words
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Advertisement40 1936-12-28 12 ■PHHBBSHSSwir 111 'll' Collard Collard The Famous British Piano 1 :o: Here’s your opportunity to secure $B5O-00 for $475-00 A REAL BARGAIN TROPICAL MANUFACTURE This Offer Cannot Be Repeated. Robinson Piano Co. (S. S.) Ltd. PE N A N G.40 words
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Miscellaneous1845 1936-12-28 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES J MESSAGE BY H.R.H. THE TALKS TO OVERSEAS MUSICAL BROADCAST BY DUKE OF KENT BOOK-LOVERS POPULAR ORGANIST r, A distinguished Empire novelist, Tonight’s Transmission 3 programme inAt 6.20 tonight a message by H.R.H. A q; ml L n is to eludes “Festival of Fapd.” a topical prothe1,845 words
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Article205 1936-12-28 13 Crew Saved 120 Miles Out At Sea The crew of the motor fishing boat Westacre, of Aberdeen, were rescued from their burning craft by the British trawler Penchoum recently 120 miles off Wick. The Westacre was sighted in flames by the trawler Kingston Cyanite, and shortly after205 words
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Article84 1936-12-28 13 The Dutch motor vessel Schelde, bound for Jersey with timber, struck the Paternoster group of rocks five miles north of the island during fog recently and remained with her bows under water. The crew took to the ship’s lifeboat, but the boat sank as they84 words
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Article86 1936-12-28 13 Cardiff Now Third Port In England Mr. G. H. Allin secretary of the Cardiff Development Committee, speaking at a meeting of the committee recently said cargoes of chilled meat were continuing to arrive periodically at Cardiff from Australia. In connection with chilled meat from Australia, Cardiff now86 words
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Article258 1936-12-28 13 "Worst Gale Of The Season" An official inquiry was held at Yarmouth Custom House recently, before Mr. C. E j, House, Superintendent of Mercantile Marine, into the loss of the Scottish drifter, Olive Branch. Eight of the nine bodies, have not yet been recovered. Peter258 words
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Article69 1936-12-28 13 BeHeved Chartered For Duke Of Windsor New York. The yacht Caroline the Second has been chartered by “British interests,” presumably for the Duke of Windsor. The yacht belongs to Mr Edward Roberts Johnson, a banker and industrialist, of Roanoke, Virginia. It is understood that the negotiations were69 words
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Advertisement333 1936-12-28 13 *3MJnfrldfaMlLlMß D GLENAPP k K’dam, H’burg, Antwerp 1 enang London Middlesbrough C AJAX R’dam. H’burg Glasgow 1 Feb 1 CALCHAS London, Rotterdam, Hamburg Hmi Feb 3 HAVRE AND LIVERPOoI sXIC. 14 T BELLEROPHON Je^^ o^ avre Liverpool, Bromborough erp r ATREUS Ha Tre Liverpool and Bromborough Feb 3 yCAON Havre,333 words
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Advertisement321 1936-12-28 13 FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE Jan. 1 m.v. “DEMPO” r.l. 17,000 tens Jan. 15 s.s. “JOHAN DE WITT" N.L. 11,000 tons Jan. 22 s.s “SLAMAT” r.l. 13,000 tons Feb. 5 s.s. “J. P. COEN’’ N.L. 11.000 tons Feb. 12 m.v. “INDRAPOERA" R.L. 12,000 tons Feb. 26 m.v. "MARNIX VAN ST. ALDEGONDE”321 words
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Advertisement623 1936-12-28 13 A W BRITISH INDIA Peninsulsr and Oriental S.N. Co., unan .Penang, Teluk Anson, Pert Swettenham, contract with His Majesty's Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. s/S “MATA HARI” Jan. 1 1937 Outwards from London tor China Japan. due Penang 1936 8/S “RAWALPINDI Dec. 31 *S/S623 words
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Miscellaneous477 1936-12-28 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES Zealand. j A.M. 2.20 News and economic review in 6.3s—Concert relayed from Radio-Paris. English. 7.35 —News in French. Market prices. 2 35—Today in Germany. Sound pic- B.lo—News in Spanish, turea. 8.35 —Records or theatrical broadcast. 4.05 —Entertainment. 10.35 —Close down. 2.50 Evening in Austria. Wavelength 19.68 na, 15.243477 words
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Miscellaneous313 1936-12-28 13 PHOHI HOLLAND Wavelength» 19.71 m. 16.88 m. or »128 m 16.88 m. or 31 28 m TODAY P.M. B.so —Opening announcement (wavelength 25.57 m.) 8.55 —Music. 9.00 —News from Holland. 9.10—Records. 9.20 —Sports commentaries by C. J. Groothoff. 9.40 Recital by C. Salomon» (piano), 10.00—Talk by K. D. Koning: Weddiifc313 words
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Article1474 1936-12-28 14 Closely A ttended By Sunderland And Brentford Following fare the results of matches in the English and Scottish soccer leagues played on Saturday together with the positions of the teams to date: ENGLISH LEAGUE— DIV. I Bolton W. 2 Brentford 2 Charlton 1 Grimsby T. 01,474 words
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Article701 1936-12-28 14 BOXING: JOE DIAMOND WINS THRILLING BOUT Singapore, Dec 27. Ignacio Fernandez (9.123), lightweight champion of the Orient, came neai- to being knocked out in the sixth round of a 12' three-minute round contest by Joe Diamond (9.12), fast hitting Negro, at the New World last night.701 words
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Article68 1936-12-28 14 Perak Beaten By Singapore Singapore, Dec. 26. In a fast and exciting game of rugby, Singapore beat Perak by 28 points (five goals and one try) to 11 (one goal and two tries) on the Singapore Padang this afternoon. Singapore deserved to win but Perak who fielded a68 words
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Article, Illustration7 1936-12-28 14 A .G. CHIPPERFIELD the young Australian batsman.7 words
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849 1936-12-28 14 To the Editor. ALL BLUES CUP SITUATION I Sir, —With reference to an article which appeared in your paper of the 21st instant under the above heading, I shall be obliged if you will have the attached*letter published in your paper. Yours849 words
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Advertisement141 1936-12-28 14 Lentheric Perfumes have now come in for their share of recognition. They are now the Fashion for Fragrance BE MODERN WITH LENTHERIC CHARM AND FRAGRANCE. USE LENTHERIC AND BE UP-TO-DATE. Lentheric Perfumes NO. 12 LOTUS D’OR MIRACLE GARDENIA SHANGHAI LE PIRATE RISQUE TOUT AU FIL DE L'EAU «“$l-50- I I141 words
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1448 1936-12-28 15 Sixth Win For Con Con Jockey Dodd’s Successful Debut In Penang THE 1937 Racing Season was ushered on Saturday in auspb cious circumstances. The only disappointment was the model ate crowd which was reflected in the course cash sweeps, lhe totalizator, however was fairly1,448 words
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Article79 1936-12-28 15 S.C.C. Defeated By Selangor Chinese Singapore, Dec. 26. Playing with 10 men, the S.C.C. were defeated by two clear goals by the Selangor Chinese at hockey today on the Hong Lim Green. The game was fast and interesting and though the losers, the S.C.C. had an equal share of79 words
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Article51 1936-12-28 15 Singapore, Dec. 26. During the last 15 minutes of the soccer match between the League champions of Singapore, the R.A.F., and the Selangor Chinese, the latter were attended by bad luck and eventually left the Anson Road Stadium losers by the only goal of the game, scored by51 words
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Advertisement172 1936-12-28 15 Record breaking Final iesfing out of the NEW 1248 WOLSELEY 1 w p! TVkT ILJLA fe TT itei I Yl /L f X. inlldaysTHH»' AGENTS WEARNE BROS. LTD PENANG. ENGLAND'S HIGHEST CLASS CIGARETTES Tn response to many requests Marcovrtch have introduced a standard sized Black White cigarette to Malaya. The172 words
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Article302 1936-12-28 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotation! in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.s Shan Uat today:— RUBBERS Buyers Sellers AJor Gajah 1.80 1.90 ex Ayer Hitam 1.92} 2.00 Ayer Molek 1.65 1.75 Ayer Panas 2.25 2.40 Bassett 95 1.00 Bedford 1.40 1.50 ex Benta 1.52} 1.57} Borelli 2.35 2.45 Broga302 words
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Article174 1936-12-28 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.43 1.46 Hong Fatt 1.45 1.47 J Jelebu 1.271 1.321 Kuchai 1.65 1.70 Lukut 1.30 1.35 North Taiping 80 82} Rahman Hyd. 1.22 1.24 Raub Gold 6.50 6.75 Rantau Ordy. 1.45 1.47} Rantau Pref. 1.47} 1-50 Sungei Luas 2.15 2.20 Taiping S2}174 words
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Article116 1936-12-28 16 London, Dee. 26. RUBBER Strong. Spot 10ft buyers 10ft sellers. Jan./March 10 ft buyers lOg sellers. April/June 10 ft buyers 10} sellers. July/Sept. 10} buyers 10} sellers. New York: 21.20 cte. United Kingdom Stocks London 33,981 tons. Liverpool 46,334 tons. 7OPRA Straits 8.0. Rotterdam £22.15.0. PEPPER White116 words
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Article227 1936-12-28 16 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today RUBBER: Buyers SeUers Allenbys 2.30 2.40 Bassetts 100 Batu Lintangs 1.55 1.60 Bentas 1.52} 1.57} Brogas 1.25 1.30 Tndragiris 1.85 I.9ocum Lunas 2.65 2.75 Malaka Pindws 2.10 2.20 ex Mentakabs .53 .55 Pajams 2.60 2.70 ex227 words
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Article219 1936-12-28 16 RUBBER Buyers Seller* Allenbys 2.25 2.35 Ayer Moleks 1.67} 1.72} Ayer Panas 2.27} 2.35 Bassetts .95 .97} Batu Lintangs 1.57} 1.62} Bedfords 1.45 1.50 .Bentas 1.52} 1.57} Brogas 1.25 1.27} Indragiris 1.87} I.9scum Lunas 2.60 2.75 M. Pindas 2.07} 2.15 ex Mentakabs .52} .55 N. Scudais 2.02} 2.10219 words
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Article172 1936-12-28 16 LEAN CO. TODAYS OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats s)l} 5|6 A. Wengs 1.90- 1.97} B. Selangors 1.40 1.47} Jelapangs 26)0 26)6 Johans 29 33 Katus 24)6 25|6 K. Kampars 14)10} 15|4} K. Lanjuts 24|0 24)9 Lukuts 1.30 1.37} Lukuts 130 1.30 1.37} Nawng Pets 82 87 Pungahs 26)6 27)3172 words
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Article112 1936-12-28 16 The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half month of December, 1936. Kampong Kam unting Tin Dredging, Ltd., (Karangan).—hours run 271, cubic yards treated 50,000, total piculs 159, nett value $11,289. Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Ltd.— hours112 words
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Article56 1936-12-28 16 It has been decided to issue for publication half monthly and monthly figures, and discontinue the practice of giving the weekly output figures. Below, are the output figures for the first half of December—No. 5 Dredge 125 piculs, No. 7 Dredge 202 piculs, No. 8 Dredge56 words
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Article100 1936-12-28 16 THURSDAY TODAY £232.10.0 No market London—(3 month.) £232.15.0 No market po "k MM Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.—(Surdried) $9.25 $9.50 BLACK PEPPER $8.90 $8 90 RUBBER London ioftd New York 20}gc(G) Singapore- Spot 35 8 c Dec. 35}c Jan./Mar 35}c April/June 35}c TAPIOCA Fair Seed $4 32}100 words
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Advertisement108 1936-12-28 16 HOE SENG MOTOR GARAGE 2021, Pier Road, Bagan Luar. IST CRASS 2ND CLASS BRD CLASS CARS FOR HIRE DAY AND NIGHT -TO ALL PARTS OF MALAYA SIAM GAPAGE FOR HIRE, DEALERS IN PETROL, MOTOR TYRES and MOTOR ACCESSORIES. Pot particulars please apply personally oi THOME NO. 75 BUTTERWORTH. Penang's Popular108 words
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Advertisement23 1936-12-28 16 POSITION VACANT Wanted a Junior Clerk. State age and salary required. Apply* at once to The Advertiser Box No. 81 c]o Pinang Gazette.23 words
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Advertisement278 1936-12-28 16 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION. LIMITED (Incorporated in the S.S.) SUCCESSORS to the geonese commercial bank, THE HO HONG BANK, LMTED, 'TWIT. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK, LIMITED. CAPITAL Authorised $4O 000.000. Paid-Up $10.000.000. HEAD OFFICE, CHINA BUILDING, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE PENANG BRANCH Nos: 28 30, Beach Street, Penang. Telegraphic Address “OVERSEA" OTHER BRANCHES278 words
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Advertisement538 1936-12-28 16 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong) The Liability of members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the 7 Colony. Head Office:—HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $5O 000 oor Issued and Fully paid up $2O 000 Reserve Funds:—538 words
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