Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 May 1939
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1939-05-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Ul> OK. Vol. XCVH. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10. 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS.20 words
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Article515 1939-05-10 1 Conference Urged Between Britain, France, Germany, Italy And Poland F inding Solution To Danzig HITLER CONSULTS BBENTROP Cordial Nature Of The Anglo-Soviet Talks Berlin, May 9. Herr von Ribbentrop arrived at Munich today and spent most of the afternoon telling Herr Hitler about his talks515 words
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Article559 1939-05-10 1 —Reuter. Training At ar Strength London. May 9 Moving the second reading of the Ri..erve and Auxiliary Forces Bill in the House of Commons. Mr. Hore-Belisha. after giving in detail the present lengthy process of mobilisation, said that we lived in conditions of enduring tension. Hostilities were—Reuter. - 559 words
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162 1939-05-10 1 Mr. Donald Richberg who is negotiating with the Mexican Piesident on behalf of several oil companies told the press that <tn agreement in the Mexican oil dispute was within reach. I—Reuter,1 —Reuter, f *e neral lines of settlement applying British and Dutch oil companiesI—Reuter,1—Reuter, - 162 words
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Article230 1939-05-10 1 A pproval Of Chinese Forces AMOY SUFFERS WORST AIR RAIDS IN SIX MONTHS Amoy, May 10. Japanese aircraft heavily bombed and machine-gunned the port today. Many casualties are reported in what is' described as the worst raid Amoy has suffered for six months. Normal activities in;.—Reuter. - 230 words
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Article42 1939-05-10 1 According to a “Kwong Wah Jit Poh” message, Germany is attempting to negotiate wnth Russia with a Iviewr to frustrating the Anglo-Soviet talks and thus breakup the anti-aggression bloc. No confirmation, however, is available of this sensational report.42 words
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Article82 1939-05-10 1 —Reuter. Decision Not To Join Any Group Stockholm, May 9. A communique issued at the conclusion of the meeting of Northerr Foreign Ministers reiterates that the four countries desire to remain outside all groups of powers that may lx formed and in the event of war will.—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article101 1939-05-10 1 Reuter. London. May 10. Five R. a F. men were killed today accidents involving five planes u r- '.g the death roll as a result of air crashes in England In'two days to ten Two maachines collided in mid-air at Norfolk this morning. There wereReuter. - 101 words
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Article50 1939-05-10 1 —Reuter. Assurance Given To Premier Cairo, May 9. The Prime Minister received Signor Bal bo and they had half-an-hour s conversation. It is understood Signor Balbo assured the Prime Minister of Italy’s friendship for Egypt and that the Libyan forces constituted no menace for Egypt. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article53 1939-05-10 1 i.—Reuter. Sinking After Striking Reef Manila, May 9. The British freighter “Linderbank" has sent out an S.O.S. stating that she is sinking and asking for immediate assistance. The message adds that the freighter struck a reef on Arena Island in the Sulu Sea 250 milesi.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Advertisement15 1939-05-10 1 LOO/ccp V I #sr[ f— -wrr North Malaya Penang:—■ fo\VN DISPENSARY LTD.. Peuang and IpoL.15 words
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149 1939-05-10 2 Reuter Wireless. Debate On Conscription Bill Expenses RESOLUTION CARRIED Members “Went Home With The Milk” London, May 9 Members of the House of Commons went borne “with the milk, after the longest all-night sitting since April, 1937. The money resolution, accompanying the military trainingReuter Wireless. - 149 words
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Article172 1939-05-10 2 Reuter Australia’s Loyalty Canberra, May 9 “1 here is most complete unani niity between Britain and Australia, both as regards British policy and any action which might arise from it.” This statement was made by Sir Hemy (iullctt, Minister for Exhin.d Affairs, in an outspoken ■peechReuter - 172 words
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Article36 1939-05-10 2 Reuter. German Journalist Told To Leave Egypt Berlin, May 9. T’aul Schlitz. Cairo correspondent of the Voelchisher Beobachter, has been ordered to leave Egypt within three •lays according to a German news Agency.— Reuter..- Reuter. - 36 words
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Article44 1939-05-10 2 T'pt|t»r Elected International Bank Vice-Chairman London, May 5 Vl ..nut Kano, T endon manager of the «iijiiu sprci» s Bank, was elected Vice- hairmzn of ‘|,r- Cnnnr]] nf the Bank fot intern tmnal M! lenvnlt; at the annual ,t p.a lr. B.PUtgrT'pt|t»r - 44 words
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Article132 1939-05-10 2 Reutei. Pledge By Nicaraguan President Washington, May 8 <General Somoza, of Nicaragua, who is visiting Washington, in an address to the Senate, pledged the support Latin-American nations in keeping “American Institutions” free from foreign interference “with the full realisation of the differences of our relative capacity,– Reutei. - 132 words
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Article811 1939-05-10 2 c ‘Times' n Condemns ’> Chungking Massacre London, May 9 Ihe Times editorial on the “Massacre at Chungking,’’ says that the brunt of the Japanese attack on Chungking fell on q !P crowded residential centre of the city and virtually all the vi< tims, aReuter - 811 words
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Article218 1939-05-10 2 L— Reuter. BRITISH BLOC? Statement To Be Made London, May 9 Reuter's diplomatic correspondent learns that the Anglo-Turkish conversations have recently taken a more active turn ai d it is predicted that a statement regarding the present position is likely to be mac. by both countries beforeL— Reuter. - 218 words
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Article98 1939-05-10 2 Reuter. (’.onference Of Ministers Stockholm. May 9. Hie Finnish Foreign Minister. M Erkko, arrived lor a conference with the Foreign Minister of northern countries today, when the Danish and Norwegian Foreign Ministers also arrive. It is forecast that if no conclusion is reached, a further gatheringReuter. - 98 words
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Article128 1939-05-10 2 To Be Labour Adviser To Jamaica Government London. May 8. It is announced by the Colonial Office that the Secretary for the Colonics, with the concurrence of the Minister of Labour, has selected Mr. F A Norman. Assistant Secretary to the Ministry of Labour, for appointment to128 words
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Article40 1939-05-10 2 The death has occurred of Rear-Adnura. C. A. R F. Dunbar who served in Naval Transport Service during the rii p War. He also served in H M.S Barfleur during the Boxer troubles in 190040 words
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460 1939-05-10 2 BUT INTERESTS ARE GUARDED t,—Reuter London. May 8 tn tic. House of Commons, apropos the new Central Bank of Nanking. Mr.Rob p rt Morgan asked whether steps will te taken to safeguard British trade in respect of the currency which traders, as at,—Reuter - 460 words
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Article111 1939-05-10 2 Britain Not Resuming Relations London. May 8 Mr Butlei stated in the House of Commons answer that the British Government could not regard the restoration of diplomatic relations with the Mexican Government as practicable or likely to benefit British interests, until that Government were disposed to reconsider111 words
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Article24 1939-05-10 2 London. May 8 Sir Percy I-nralne. new British Am bassador in Rome, presented his credentials to the King of Italy today24 words
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1896 1939-05-10 3 Motion By Mr. Syer Lost REFUSAL ON QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE HE Municipal Commissioners turned down by a majority vote Ihr motion proposed by Mr. F. N. Syer. which was strondy seconded by Mr. .1. P. Souter, for a gift of $7,500 to the1,896 words
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1414 1939-05-10 3 Aftermath Of Week-end Storm concerning the damaged done to Municipal property by the rainstorm which raged in Penang during the week-end were given at yesterday’s meeting of the Commissioners. Inscribing the damage resulting from the wee-end storms, at yesterday s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners,1,414 words
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Advertisement81 1939-05-10 3 MAvr ENGLISH JAM FOR TEA TO-DAY fli. on ran taste the true flavour o fresh fruit at its best in this pm— the fruit used is actually grown in Chivers own '’■'•hards. You’ll be proud to Z' r your family and guests thia high quality jam. INSISTON CHIVERS JAMS H81 words
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Advertisement64 1939-05-10 3 “CAMEL HAIR” BELTING The Gre;il Power Transmitter •A 11 Jh c-'ey. S -iX I W j i 111’ A i CAMEL HAIR BELTING on arronnl of its great tensile strength and <Jastie p<>wi Mill drhf* n much greater load than double leather or any other known belt. ‘■lnverian'a ami sob'64 words
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Article496 1939-05-10 4 OUR sympathies go to the management committee of St. Nicholas' Home, who must have been greatly disappointed by the decision of the Municipal Commissioners in turning down at their meeting yesterday Mr. F. N. Syer’s motion for a donation of $7.500 to the Home for extension496 words
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Article658 1939-05-10 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL The first prize in the tng| sweep at the Singapore races on Saturday was won by a Malacca resident. Mr. S. C. Vickers. Secretary and Clerk of the Course of the Penang Turf Club is indisposed for the last one week and is confined to his house. At658 words
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Article578 1939-05-10 4 Diagnosticians JJAVE you ever met a diagnostician I met two at Queen s Cinema on Monday evening. Ihe occasion was the showing of a film called “Young Dr. Kildare which, presumably, is to be the first of a new series featuring Doctors Kildare and Gillespie hospital diagnosticians.578 words
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393 1939-05-10 4 Wednesday, May 10. interesting item from today’s cables is the report that the Pope has invited the various Powers to a peace conference. There is no confirmation, however, and Reuter adds that papal talks, if any, are being conducted in strict secrecy. All393 words
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Advertisement316 1939-05-10 4 JONES SUwING machines I. ._.-~T 1 *w— w—i <g fij Mar m >_v. ■<-'• w raffttnirn— wrufl.m .ißln m uu- Minu r r— mk JONES B. HAND MACHINE. High Arm. Large Bobbin. Automatic Winder Release. A perfect Central Bobbin Machine suitable for all classes of materials from the finest silk316 words
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Advertisement35 1939-05-10 4 EVERYBODY'S FAVOURITE For ANY OCCASION COG J Mq i ~j| iiHii Froduoe of THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE CO.. COGNAC, XsUbUahed in IMS. S«te Afwita Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. fAmgapom. Ipofa A KaaK Iwqw. .WAWAVWW.35 words
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Article202 1939-05-10 5 r|*HE burglary epidemic in Penang I continues. The latest victim* arthe Chinees occupants of 6, KajanRoan, who have had tae clothes which they had le hanging on the walls o. their house downstairs stolen. The burglar or burglars* are said L have gained entry into the premise202 words
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Article148 1939-05-10 5 Latest Picture Of Series At Queen's Filmdom’s favourite screen sleuth ‘Bulldog Drummond,” is back to town in a thi ill-packed story of the efforts of international spies to capture an amazing military secret and to murder anyone who knows too much about their activities. The picture is148 words
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Article60 1939-05-10 5 In opite of the inclement weather, there was a large gathering of members and friends at the lecture on “Buddhism and Modem Problems” given by the Rev. Narada Thero, 8.A., the well-known Rhikkhu, at the Hu Yew Seah at 8 o'clock last night. Mr. Koh Sin Hock,60 words
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Article38 1939-05-10 5 Today at the Waterfall Gardens from •> lo p.m to 6.45 p.m. Our Battalion Rushworth Le Trompette Bazin Patience Sullivan Estudiantina Waldteufel Intermezzo Tip-Toes Cooke Se.ection The Lady Of The Rose Hume >x Trot Ride Tenderfoot Ride38 words
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Article, Illustration180 1939-05-10 5 The Francis Light memorial statue, ordered by the Municipal Commissioners from England at a cost of about SI 5,000. is arriving here by the s.s. “Glenfmlas" on Saturday. <4 contract for the erection of the pedestal, which is to be of local granite 12 feet180 words
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Article105 1939-05-10 5 Quite a commotion was caused in Penang Road in front of Lite Chowrasta Market at about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when a nesha-pulier coming out of Chowrasta Road collapsed at the punction in an epileptic fit. The riesha man fell ftit on his face and sustained several bruises105 words
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274 1939-05-10 5 Dr. French Oliver Of Chicago WILL LECTURE AT BURMAH i ROAD HALL IJENANG is to have a visit shortly from Dr. French Oliver, the distinguished author, explorer, composer and Bibilical scholar. Hailing from Chicago, Dr. Oliver has spent a lifetime tia\eHing over all quarters of274 words
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Article182 1939-05-10 5 From Penang Rice Merchants The Penang liice Merchants’ Associate'll has iG/tiur remitted thiough the Cvei sea-Chinese Banking Corpora tion, Limit. J Penang, to the Executive Yuan of the Chinese National Government the sum of ,$28,461.13 (Chinese) being $8,822.95 in Straits currency at the exchange late of182 words
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275 1939-05-10 5 K. L- Machine Lost Since Monday PILOTED BY MR. E. L. HAY Hud 3 Hours Petrol Supply (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. Y|R. ERNEST LITTLETON HAY, of Messrs. Park and F rancis, who took off in a Kuala Lumpur I*275 words
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Article99 1939-05-10 5 Prospectors Rush To Highlands Rumours of the discovery of a rich gold vein at Cameron Highlands have sent several Chinese prospectors rushing from Ipoh to the Highlands during the past few weeks. Early in March this year some Chinese miners were said to have discovered a99 words
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Advertisement341 1939-05-10 5 Ji Did you Maclean your teeth to-day? Ok “What do you think?” Macleans PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE If you use a solid dentifrice, try the Jiew MACLEANS SOLID PEROXIDE OENTIFRICC FCR BACKACHE K;ESEY AND BLADDER TROUBLE Stop Getting Up Nights Purify Blood and Feel Younger Here’s cn? -7 v.ay to flush341 words
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Advertisement104 1939-05-10 6 UNDOUBTEDLY THE BRIGHTEST MERRIEST SPOT IN PENANG! ELYSEE CABARET The Most Modern Luxurious Dance Hall In Northern Malaya TONIG II I DANCING FROM 9.00 P M UNTIL MIDNIGHT G J/yJ NON-STOP DANCING "pVV r £h I’ i X LOUIS I IM S SWING ORCHESTP.A 1 W OxAInIJo the ROYAL HAWAIIAN104 words
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Miscellaneous467 1939-05-10 6 mm: it ms-'.’ >yj A |P CT I Opening Todav M—4 3 Shows: 3.00 6.15 9.30 pm. ONLY ONCE IN A LIFETIME COMES A PICTURE AS GREAT AS THIS! f Direct from Krcord-brcukiiig runs in London. NeAi Shanghai, Calcutta, Sydnrv ami every World City Shown toj extended season lasi week467 words
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Miscellaneous299 1939-05-10 6 TONIGHT Al 8 I’M. For A Short Season (Ndy PAR KU I WENG CANTONESE OPERA «with Mr. Pak Kui Weng Miss Sii> Yeng Loong Celebrated and Rerownied Cantonese Stage and Screen Stars WILL PRESENT LAI KUAN” Chapter 1 SUPPORTED BY MISS SOOT YENG LIN AND MR HO KIM CHOW AND299 words
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Miscellaneous323 1939-05-10 6 IyMPIRF box No 5 Atz>R STAF tonight j < Your favourite thrill star his greatest adve„, ur r r action! The ash lh ««■< 'he ring of the !i ?hlit '■“™n U>e crack of q '-I ■nark the return flrti >-!' famous adventure’ HBFUBUC HcrUße “ZORRO RIDES AGAIN” (showing whole323 words
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408 1939-05-10 7 Dean Of St- Paul s Plea For Action 1. -Reuter London. A stirring plea for action by all the Christian Churches to prevent war '3 contained in a letter to "The Times" by Dr. Walter Matthews, Dean of St Paul’s. He urges that now1. – -Reuter - 408 words
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Article345 1939-05-10 7 Brahms Concerto At Albert Hall With Sir Thomas Beecham conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Fritz Kreisler played concertos by Brahms and Tchaikovsky recently at the Albert Hall, this being the fourth concert of the London Music Festival, writes Richard Capell in the -‘Daily Telegraph”. There was a345 words
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Article217 1939-05-10 7 —Reuter. ■‘Willing To Do And Die"’ Johannesburg I Five hundred German Jewish refugees have expressed their desire to help the Government in every way possible in time of national emergency. Representatives of these refugees who have found homes in South Africa have called upon Dr.—Reuter. - 217 words
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Article237 1939-05-10 7 Threat To British Trade London. Mr. Edward F Wailier, n his presidential adore J, told t. e Institute of Handle rati. Teachers at their conference in Bedford: “We shall watch the industrialisation of the East with profound anxiety because of the devastating potentialities it ma-’’ on237 words
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230 1939-05-10 7 .—Reuter. Flight In Bomber London M Gafencu, the Rumanian Fore’gn Minister, during his visit here, witnessed a display of modem types of British a rcraft at the Hornchurch station of the Royal Air Force. He shewed great mterest m the representative series Of Service.—Reuter. - 230 words
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Article539 1939-05-10 7 Relics Unearthed By Briton Cairo, April 26. An important contribution to the knowledge of the obscure First Dynasty, which dates back to the dawn of recorded Egyptian history, more than 5.000 years ago, is provided by the discovery of a huge tomb at Sakkara. in the539 words
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Advertisement468 1939-05-10 7 IWlCirr LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT WEMB I. E Y PARK tonight Wednesday, I Oth May, 1939, Sun See Toy Cantonese Opera: GOH KONG CHOO” Part 4. Gram* Nooran Opera: “DAN DAN SITIA” Pail, 3 (capital Talkies: TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY AT 7 30 AND 9 30 P M Surpassing the Supremacy of468 words
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Miscellaneous137 1939-05-10 7 Penang's Centre of F Where the Best Pictures LA U/ JLZ/ 1X O OPENING TOMORROW 6.15 P.M. TONIGHT 9.30 P.M. f The greatest musical picture of the year I The greatest of all the ’’Bulldog Drummond” Series LUISE RAINER FAR AM) GRAVET Arrest Bulldog ,d MILZA KARZ,S “The Great Waltz”137 words
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125 1939-05-10 8 —lnternational News. STRAITS CHINESE HEAD LIST OF CONTRIBUTIONS $100,000,000 From Overseas j Chungking. May 5. (OVERSEAS CHINESE CONTRIBUTED AT I J’-AST CHINA WAR CHEST BETWEEN JI lA. <>vtr S YEAR. ACCORDING TO THE SPOKESMAN Ol- IHE NAIIONAI. OVERSEAS COMMISSION. K v THE LARGEST PORTION IS—lnternational News. - 125 words
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Article319 1939-05-10 8 International News. CHINESE RENEW ATTACK 1 Town Heavily Shelled Hong Kong. May 5. Chinese troops have brought up new guns to resume violent and sustained bombardment ot Tsengcheng. an important town north of the East River. During the past 24 hours, it is reported that no lessInternational News. - 319 words
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Article155 1939-05-10 8 Japanese Chiefs At Loggerheads Shumchun. May 5. Japanese army and naval authorities in Canton not only fail to co-operate but are at loggerheads, according to refugees escaping from that city today. The army authorities issued "good citizens" passes to people remaining in Canton, and155 words
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Article76 1939-05-10 8 welfare of destitute women.- International News. Swatow. May 5. The Japanese threat to this port has failed to materialise owing to the Chinese counter-attacks in Kongmoon. Hsinhui in the south and the sectors on the East River and West River. Mrs. Li Han-yun. the wife ofwelfare of destitute women.- International News. - 76 words
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Article120 1939-05-10 8 such traitorous service. —lnternational News. Kweilin. Maj* 5 Anticipating further Chinese attacks from the north, the Japanese troops at Taiping and Lion’s Peak. about 35 miles northeast of Canton, are pressing villagers and peasants to construct new fortifications and temporary barracks to billet the replacementssuch traitorous service. —lnternational News. - 120 words
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Article108 1939-05-10 8 Union in Chungking.—lnternational News Shanghai May 5 It is reported from Chungking that Professor PC. Kuo of Wuhan University and well-known writer on intcrnatjrna! affairs is appointed director of Publicity and Intelligence of the Ministry of Fore gn Affairs in place of Mr T TUnion in Chungking.—lnternational News - 108 words
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Article110 1939-05-10 8 Intel national News. Shanghai. May 5. The cost of living in Japan is mounting owing to the gradual enforcement of the National Mobilisation Law. according to a Tokio report. The hours of work in factories have been increased. The only benefactors are those working in arms*. Intel national News. - 110 words
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Article117 1939-05-10 8 ply and demand —lnternational News. Devaluation Rumours Refuted Hong Kong. May 5 In refuting recent rumours concerning the devaluation of the Hong Kong dollar, the Hon Mr. A L Shields, the Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, when addressing its annual meeting, said: ‘‘Suchply and demand ”—lnternational News. - 117 words
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Article583 1939-05-10 8 lnternational News To Evacuate if N ee Arises Hong Kong, May 5 Ihe international tension has fluff ed some dovecots. This is reveakd the growing interest of town <iw P i|J in the New Territories where durn J recent weeks, many Chinese have buying landlnternational News - 583 words
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Article135 1939-05-10 8 are allowed to enter t ic pitaJs inside the city New* Wounded Japanese I’"" 1 into Taiyuan Tungkwan, May Having s u stained heavy south Sliansi. Japanese tinops the Tatung-Puchow Railway f| treating northward. Most of ing-stock are going urUl \Y e eiiem. iWenhsi. After evacuation. destroyedare allowed to enter t ic pitaJs inside the city New* - 135 words
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Article422 1939-05-10 8 Shansi Fighting —lnternational News. Tun gw an. May 5. Japanese troops in the south Shansi front again resorted to poison gas when they were pressed by Chinese forces at Fushan east of Linfen on the Tatung-Puchow Railway. L/nfen is also in a state of confusion,—lnternational News. - 422 words
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Article96 1939-05-10 8 China’s Gold Silver Resources —lnternational News. Chungking, May 5 China’s gold stocks from all sources are expected to reach a total of 900,000 ounces by the end of June this year, according to official statistics of the Ministry of Economics. Since the outbreak of hostilities China has been mustering all—lnternational News. - 96 words
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Article141 1939-05-10 8 International News Dangerous Nights Tungkwan. May 5Taiyuan. former capital of Shansi, has been in a state of confusion and anxiety following several Chinese air raids, when many Japanese officers and soldiers were killed During the first raid, they were taken completely unawares, as it was thought that: International News - 141 words
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Article154 1939-05-10 8 French river gunboats.—lnternational News Well Timed Clashes Shumchun, May 5 Concerted attacks by Chinese guerillas on the Japanese positions south of the East River were commenced totiay with Sheklung and Tungkwoon on the Canton-Kowloon Railway and points east as the objectives Vanguard contingents of the Chinese have alreadyFrench river gunboats.—lnternational News - 154 words
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Article98 1939-05-10 8 miles northeast of Canton. —International News Shaokwan, May 5. Japanese designs to attack Kwangsi by advancing westward from Kongnioon and via the West River are being carried out. although no definite mov€ is reported. a military communique announced this morning In Canton heavy Japanese armaments aremiles northeast of Canton.—International News - 98 words
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Advertisement473 1939-05-10 8 AFTER ACCIDENT SHE PCT ON A WEIGHT Kruschen Took It Off Again! A woman sends the following account of the consequences of a motor accident in which she was involved:— 'A year ago I had a very bad motor accident, which left me more or less a cripple. Having to473 words
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Article1196 1939-05-10 9 HO MALAYS u ON TRIAL Kuala Lumpur. An allege< I murderous attack by two kampong Malays on two compatriots in the early hours of DeceiiiIx’i 23. last year in a durian forest in Kaliimpang which culminated in the death of he two victims, the motive as1,196 words
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Article146 1939-05-10 9 Broke Shop Window F a man like this wants to get out of the Army, let him commit some offence within the precincts of the Army and not damage the property <»1 other people, against whom he has no grudge,” said Chief Inspector J unn, asking146 words
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Article176 1939-05-10 9 Court Confirms Heavy Bail Singapore. Heavy bail granted by the police to three of six men produced in the Third Police Court on Monday morning on betting charges was confirmed by the magistrate, Mr. Kenneth A Blacker. alter counsel for the defence had vainly applied for reduction176 words
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Article78 1939-05-10 9 Singapore. Twenty-three previous convictions were admitted by a 50-year-old Malay. Mohamed bin Haji Maidin in the Singapore Third Police Court, on Saturday, when he admitted stealing a 40-cent pair of slipi>ers from the Municipal Sendees Club. Mohamed was sentenced to one day's simple imprisonment and78 words
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Article1063 1939-05-10 9 Benefits Ol Membership Explained A strong appeal for support j,.,.,,, lh( b)j( |s iiiade m. the editorial of the April issue nf the M H Magazine, which declares that all who have 'the interests of this country at heart should give their sunport to an Association1,063 words
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Article152 1939-05-10 9 Kuala Lumpur. A case o' causing hurt by throwing acid was mentioned in the First Magistrates Court. Kuala Lumpur, cn Saturday, when Lee Len. a young Chinese, was charged before Mr. R C. Redman with voluntarily ■causing hurt to Yong Choon at 1 p.m. on May 4 at152 words
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488 1939-05-10 9 Singapore. The death by crowning of a healthy 29- ar-old Chinese. Ting Hsiao Liang. a: the Mount Eniih Swimming Pool on the 1 i morning of April 30. in th’ midst of taci t than 130 other bathers who did not notice anything ’.nusual488 words
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Advertisement338 1939-05-10 9 ‘t Pyorrhoea 1. is robbed him of hi« teeth, poi oned his whole system. Don't let thi happen to you. Start u mg Genozo Brand Tooth Paste ware. Genozo contains a bacterial emulsion which fnakes the gum<immune to dangerous infections. It i- free from soap, grit and bleaching rt'-.nrs —gives338 words
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Article471 1939-05-10 10 Decisive Reduction In World Stocks i¥ London, May 2. An aspect of the tin position which aroused critical comment in the early part of this year was the extent to which the restricting countries were exceeding their export quotas and the International Tin Committee was constrained, at471 words
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Article97 1939-05-10 10 Changsha, Maj* 5. The Chinese forces today tightened the siege of Nanchang. while the vanguard units are near the so u thern outskirts of the town, many parts of which are still in flames and ruins. Chinese troops moving up along the two banks of the Kan97 words
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Article769 1939-05-10 10 ARMAMENT METALS London, April 11. The volume of Government orders seems to have increased just in time to offset the restrictive effect of the .political tension on the non-armament activities of industry. While the greater caution of buyers has been felt in most industries producing goods769 words
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Article269 1939-05-10 10 Problem Of Over-Exports Nearing Solution Members of the International Tin Committee, I learn, are well pleased with the results of their meeting at The Hague, writes a correspondent in the “Financial Times.” They are confident that the problem of over-exports, which not long ago seemed to threaten269 words
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Article644 1939-05-10 10 William Jack’s ‘Foresight Saga’ London, April 28. The trade world would be happier if ponticians and the Press adopted its nolicv of “restriction of output. rhe darkest hour is just before the dawn, and world traders know how necessary it is to take into consideration that644 words
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Article89 1939-05-10 10 United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd. 152,131 lbs. Malakoff Rubber Estates Ltd. 38,800 Taiping Ruber Plantations Ltd. 72.376 Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd. 36.300 Windsor (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate Ltd. 17,135 Foothills (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd. 19,800 Kuala Muda Rubber Estates Ltd. 148 974 Vai d’Or89 words
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Advertisement932 1939-05-10 10 B ANKS HONG KONG AND INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK. SHANGHAI BANKING LTD. CORPORATION. (nuwponitea m lMi (Incorporated in the Colony of Hongkong Th* liability of members is limited to th extent and in manner prescribed hn Head Office Ml> Ordinance No. «of 102» of the Colonj vancc. 11,12, First Head Oflloer—HONG932 words
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Article, Illustration321 1939-05-10 11 PREMIER recently made an announcement in the Commons on the European situation. He dtatedtiu* the Government had promised Britain's support to Poland in the event of a threat to her independence. While he was speaking. the King (beloic) was inspecting a battle plane in a Stockport arialion factory.321 words
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Article281 1939-05-10 12 Displays On Empire Air Day Since the discontinuance of the R A F Display, formerly held annually at Hendon, the throwing open (w RAF’- aerodromes on Empire Au Dav has. writes Group Capt. L G S. pXe in the “Daily Telegraph.’ afforded the principal281 words
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Article93 1939-05-10 12 —lnternational News. Japan's Future Graves Shanghai. May 5. Japanese warships in Amoy and Formosa are showing signs of activities. Warships are refuelling, and pinnaces are making frequent contact with the shores. It is believed that after a prolonged period of idleness, the Japanese navy is having designs.—lnternational News. - 93 words
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Article282 1939-05-10 12 Barnacle Bill In Jhe Thames It is hardly true to say that Barnacle Bill was one of the sights of London. Visitors to the city did not rush to see him. and the printed guides did not devote pages to a description of him. The truth is that282 words
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Article381 1939-05-10 12 Regiment Renamed “Fawzia’* Teheran. April 26 The culminating point of the festivities for the wedding oi the Crown Prince of Iran and Princess Fawzia. of Egypt. King Farouk’s sister, was reached today Youseff Zulficar Pasha, the Egyptian Anwassador and head of the Egyptian mission, offered a381 words
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Article120 1939-05-10 12 Two Meo Sentenced London, April 27 Silvei trophi.es won by Mr. Arthur Maskell, the racing motorist, were exhibited at the Old Bailey yesterday when Louis Bura. 28. a club assistant, and Alfred Gallanzi, 2.8. a ship’s steward, pleaded guilty to breaking into his house at Surbitdn,120 words
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Article619 1939-05-10 12 Dead Wife Driven To Police Station London. April 27 j A man who was alleged to have driven to a police station with th* dead body of his wife in his car. and to have made a remarkable statement to the police, was on trial at619 words
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Miscellaneous2811 1939-05-10 12 in the Air-4: 8.35 The News. 8.50 wouu Ahairs.-* Greenwich Time Signal A 1 /""A tit P.m. 9.05 Sports News and Marp A I A kct Note 9jq (approx.)— End of frans—a lW)^rt i TRANSMISSION three. OoH 21.47 MC/S mj a -v GSG 17.7 V MC/8 U<UR> Ui > <jE>F2,811 words
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Miscellaneous456 1939-05-10 12 (D Dur? K 382 (Mozart'. 3» Enricc Caruso. Tenor: a. La Procession (Brizeux —Cesar F’ranck'». b. Pretemoi Ton Aide (Lend Me Your Aid)—(Gounod). 4» Overture ’King Lear Op. 4 —(Berlioz?. 5) “Prince Igor” —Polovtsi March Act 3 (R. Korsakov). 6) Imperial March. Op. 32 (Elgar). 7) Coronation March (From ‘‘Le456 words
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Article175 1939-05-10 13 laics! Posting Times Al Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh And Penang AIK MAILS OUTWARD rtßop i\p THE "ESI iMficiAi. (Empre Air Mail»: l"i P.m mi 1 except Victoria Point). Ji .-’.in ,\u>n F destine. Egypt, Sudan. ’■•l' r.iruuuiyika, Uganda. Zanzibar, dh.it! übi Southern Rhodes’s, Nya- .ti' 1 ..util Afri<:i, Great175 words
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Article79 1939-05-10 13 i,, t f Bangkok win leave 1 H 40 a,m on Mondays and H incoming mails will < Penang at 6.30 p.m. on s and Thursdays. r r M S._ SINGAPORE, ai ><l H! 7 e Pe,ia »B at 8.30 a.m. ni ;i 1 li,oh ’36 p.m. and79 words
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Article271 1939-05-10 13 Plans for 23 buildinc; to.ooo ton WARSHIP London Germany's project for the building of 28 submarines du ling the current year will take her part of the way towards the parity with Britain in this class which she claimed in Decembei and which she was obliged to271 words
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Article1053 1939-05-10 13 Anirato TO-DAY ALM 10. 8.8. “Pres. Van Buren” trom Francisco. S.S. "Bangka" from TtMidJong-Poer» and Belawan-Dell. TO-MORROW, MAY 11. aj. "Sarpedon" from Liverix*’* FRIDAY, MAY IL 11 "Hector" from SInKMWCF m.v. "Cingalese Prince" from FingApor» via Bclawan. 8.3. "D. v. Twist” from Belawan-Deli. Asahan and Ranch (Laboean8.8.1,053 words
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Article150 1939-05-10 13 ommiltee i o Issue Figures London, Apnl 29. Tii’ market statistics will be improved shortiv by the regular publication :i consolidated figure giving the total smelter stocks of metal and ore throughout the world. No details of indivdual smelter’s stocks will be released. Evidence submitted to the150 words
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Advertisement417 1939-05-10 13 blue funnel line EEKEY BEBVICE TO LONDON ft NORTH CONTINENT Leave. Penan? Due London Calls Marseilles Glasgow Msy 12 June 8 pHILOCTETES a,!s Hull May 18 June 15 ii .\ri’ Calks Antwerp Middlesboro May 19 June 20 TEN DAT SERVICE TO LIVERPOOL VIA HAVRE TEIRESIAS May 19 June*!? m ;AI’ENOR417 words
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Advertisement703 1939-05-10 13 RAO BRITISSHNDIA (Inoorpotktwd to BBglodX PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S.S. “ROHNA” SAILING X kJ THURSDAY 11th MAY, 1939. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hi» Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from Ix>ndon for China ft Japan Homeward* for Colombo, Aden, Fort 8al«1| duo Penang703 words
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Article, Illustration499 1939-05-10 14 Marines Win 2-1 FWO PENALTY GOALS A player, Che Din. was oidered off the field in yesterday’s Second Division s- ccer match in which the Marine Sports Club defeated the Government Trade School 2 —l on the school ground. The game was played499 words
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38 1939-05-10 14 On the S.X.I. ground today at 5.15 p.m P.W.F.A.: Burton: Hee Thong, Jong Br-u. Sivasamy, Che Din. Abdullah; S. Cornelius. Ee Teik. Subramaniam. K Cornelius and Skadiang. Reserves: Osman. Eusoff and Aiunaa38 words
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Article208 1939-05-10 14 Artful Sailor And Servus Now In Class 1 Artful Sailor and Servus, tv.o winners at the Governor’s Cup Meeting at Singapore (the former scored a double), have been promoted to class 1. The following is the latest classification list issued by the Straits Racing Association: Horses TRANSFERS From208 words
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Article63 1939-05-10 14 111 a friendly soccer match played yesterday on the Esplanade, the Anglo-Chinese School Union beat the Penang Recreation Club by 5 goals to one. MATCH ABANDONED The soccer match between the Penang Sports Club and the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club which was arranged to be played63 words
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326 1939-05-10 14 rTER KANE wants plenty o* firhts *T have beaten the champiou of every European country interested in boxing,” he said recen‘l* when, hatless, and n b '7" suit, he walked into the “Daily Herald” offices. “I not know if there are any more continentals326 words
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Article1027 1939-05-10 14 Todays Acceptatmes -In,; Order Oi Running Race 1: Ponies Class 2 Div. 3 —Furs.—2 30 n t 1. 4 4 1 EAST LYNNE 5y 9.04 Mrs. S. E. Sherlda 2. 0 0 DAIRY MAID 6y 9.01 “Bulan Stable” 3. 3 4 2 KIT 8y 8.12 Mr. C.1,027 words
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Article121 1939-05-10 14 Players Chosen For Saturday Tiie following are the teams selected for the third Penang state soccer trial to be played on Saturday, May 13, on the Dato Kraniat ground at 5.15 p.m. REDS: Burton (P.W.F.A.); A. Rahman (1.R.C.) and Salleh (S.L.R.C.); Danker (0.X.A.), Kam Teong (C.R.C.)121 words
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Advertisement223 1939-05-10 14 Stewurul •far you, [JJf <V BM lK fiaueb'* |ljj The new «Safe** product, in tonic nm Bayer's TONIC, imparts VwHßk wee renewed strength and vi* Ikjßflhk tality to all those whose constitution why give Bayer’s TONIC a trioll Reliable and power- (f Z> JW ful action in all con- /cj223 words
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309 1939-05-10 15 Authentic And Green Eyes May Win HR KAROCK’S OWNER HOPEFUL Rut Admits Harfleur Hard To Beat (Special Telegram From Course) Singapore, Today. TH* RE was a big shower in the early hours of this moi nil g, and the going forHhis afternoon*s races will309 words
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Article227 1939-05-10 15 Th rec First Division Games Todav Three First Division League matches in the Penang boot bail Association League are to b e played ♦Ms afternoon. The most ’mportan* fixture of the dav is th? match between the Province Wellesley Football Association. 1938 League champions, and the Penang227 words
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Article139 1939-05-10 15 LOCAL GOLF The May Monthly Medal competition which was to have been played on 6th and 7th instant will now be played in conjunction with the qualifying round ter the Club Championship and Duffers Cup on Saturday. May 20 and Sunday, May 21. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AND139 words
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Article193 1939-05-10 15 |By THE RIDING [By TRESPASSER" [By ‘MAN-ON-THE [By ‘‘EPSOM JEEP” [By THE MAJOR" |By "EUREKA" BOY renancl I’cnanp] SPOT" Ipohl Ipoh] Sing-apore) Kuala Luinpur] Rate 1 Lynne g as t Lynne East Lynne Bah Girl East Lynne Rosalie Dairy Maid sohw Kit Soho Kit I Race193 words
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1237 1939-05-10 15 At Kuala Lumpur 200-MILE ROUTE T>ELOW are supplementary regulations for) the fifth long distance trial which the Automobile Association of Malaya (Selangor and Pahang Branch) will hold on May 27 28, The trial is open to all types 1 of cars and motor-cars,1,237 words
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Article379 1939-05-10 15 Local Billiards FINE RECOVERY i in EE YEANG pv far th* best display to date in I j the I’Hiang Open Billiards Chamjionships was seen last night in the match between Ooi Ee Yeang iAC S J and Tan Thean Bin (o.x A.) in the three-ball379 words
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Article64 1939-05-10 15 Reuter. Uoni,. rickrt Results v London, May 9. r ■tershirc, Lancashire won by ,r •.I'-kets 11 "”e 26? (Barnett 120) and '""'P’on for 18); Lancashire 308 1 l*»r n (l wjeket t Kent won by 116 runs 1 1 o kt 5 for 50. Nichols 4 forReuter. - 64 words
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Article19 1939-05-10 15 Blay Possible 1 esterday it-iim f av n the Penang Lawn Ait, l,n l>ionships yesterday owing to19 words
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Article42 1939-05-10 15 f Um I 1 ll,,larv School Tennis p :1 Bukit Mertajam High 43 0|>m n Amer’s ground at '-‘in llks ks the Bukit Merta"hi 1 Purcell and Oh Chin Phe. u U,CeII nd Tan *****11 Kee, :Hld Ooi Keau Jtt42 words
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Advertisement122 1939-05-10 15 IRIUM THRILLS MILLIONS z A let Tooth Paste is thrilling W millions morning after morning, by the new iOgf w■< dazzling whiteness of their teeth! Never before has .-"A there been such radiance with a tooth paste so utterly safe Yes, there’s never a risk with JRIUM-containing Pepsodent f never122 words
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Article70 1939-05-10 16 MORNING QUOTATIONS. TIN Penang $115.25 Business 25 tons Singapore $115.25 RUBBER: Penang (Spot) 27 jc Singapore (Spot) 274 c COPRA: Sundried $4.00 Black Pepper $9.00 TAPIOCA: Medium $3.35 < Fair Seed $3.07$ RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $6.60 No. 2 $6.50 Rangoon White No. 1 $6.65 Rangoon70 words
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Article131 1939-05-10 16 Prev. Latest Pans 176 57/64 176 47 64 New York 4.68 1/8 4.68 5/32 Montreal 4.70 3/16 4.70 1/8 Brussels 27.50 1/2 27.50 Geneva 20.84 1/2 20 84 Amsterdam 8.74 3/4 8.73 1 2 Milan 88 15/16 89 Berlin 11.67 11.66 1 2 Stockholm 19.42 19.41 Copenhagen 22.40131 words
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Article267 1939-05-10 16 New York. Tuesday. An advance, on the sharp increase of activity, was featured among utilities, coppers, electrical equipments ana aiso i rails and motors. The news was generally featureless. but there were rumours of increased Con- grcasional opposition to the appropriations for the Government power project. Hopes267 words
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Article179 1939-05-10 16 A.A. ANTHONY COMPANY TIN Buyers Seller* Ampat 3/ 3 6 A. Amalgamated 4 9 5 Ayer Hitam 18 6 19,6 Bangrins 18/0 19/ Batu Selangor 1.18 1.22 Berjuntai 9 6 10/ Hong Fatt 57 j 60 Jelebu 52} 57} K. Kamunting 5 9 6 3 Kaxnpong Lanjuts 14 14 6179 words
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Article157 1939-05-10 16 LEAN CO. QUOTATIONS Buyer® Sellers MINING Am pats 3/ 3 4} A. Amalgamated 4/6 4/10}Cd 8. Selangor* 1.17} 1.22} Heng Fatts 58 61cd Jeiapangs 24/ Kramats 9,' 9 6 K. Kampar* 9/6 10/ K. Lanjuts 14/ Kuchais 1.05 1-10 Kundangs 8/3 0/9 Laruts 3/9 Pungahs 15 9 16/3 Ranmaaa i.OO157 words
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Article182 1939-05-10 16 Buyer® Seller.» RUBBERSAyer Panas 1.02} 1.10 Bassetts 47} 52} Batu Lin tang® 95 1.00 Benta® 92} 97} Brogas 55 60 Indragiris 1.07} 1.12} Kuala Sidim® 1.90 3.00 Lunas 1.40 IJO Malaka Pindaa 1.10 1.13 Mentakaba 85 37} Pajama L5O 1.60 Sungei Tukangs 95 I.UO Tapahs 1.45182 words
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Article239 1939-05-10 16 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LINT Seilers TIN Ainpat 3/ 3/6 A. 4/0 4,'9c Ayer W eng 65 < 0 Ajer Hitam 18 6 !9/6ex Batu Selangui 1.17} 1.22} Berjuntai 9 6 10/ Hong Fatt 59 62c Hongkong I'm 17/9 18 9ex Jelebu 55 60 Kampvng Lanjut 14 3 14 9 Kamra239 words
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260 1939-05-10 16 SOON THEAM CO's NOON QUOTATIONS Buyers Seilers TIN 6 Ampats 8/ 3/4} A. Hitams 1,0, 3 20/3 A. Weng> 65 68 Bangrins 18'6 19/3 B. Selangor® 1.19 1.22 Berjuntais 9/6 10/ Chenderiang® 11/ 11'9 Hong Fatts 59 61c Kamras 14} 1 '6} Kamuntings 8’ 8 6 1 K. Lanjutb 14/260 words
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492 1939-05-10 16 In the history of humanity nialana has played a more important part than any other endemic malady, for it rages continually over a large part of the globe. It is most widespread and most dangerous in tropical and subtropical countries. but it is492 words
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