Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 September 1939
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1939-09-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB.. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY o. 217. Vol. xcvn. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939. PRICE 10 cent;22 words
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Article437 1939-09-14 1 POLISH ATTEMPT TO BREAK ENEMY ONSLAUGHT ierce Fighting For For tress GERMAN ATTACKS ON MODLIN REPULSED London. September 14. I In* principal features of the war communiques ’o the I oiish front is the evidence of fierce fighting <r the possession of the fortress of Modlin.LIUUL IICX«3 :.—Reuter - 437 words
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Article84 1939-09-14 1 1 tilt oLI U —8.0. W Co-operation To Be Maintained Rugby, September 13. Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has sent the following message to M. Paul Reynaud. French Minister of Finance: “1 ne Chancellor of the Exchequer sends his personal wishes to the French1 tilt oLI U —8.0. W - 84 words
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Article581 1939-09-14 1 By U. S. Ambassador To Poland ALLIES RESERVE RIGHT TO TAKE ACTION Lord Halifax Washington, Sept. 14. A telegram published from Mr. Biddle, U.S. Ambassador to Poland, states that the German air iforce is taking advantage of every opportunity of bombing undefended Polish towns without regard.—Reuter - 581 words
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Article168 1939-09-14 1 e vnn.su i; —8.0. W Will Play Their Part In War Rugby, September 13. A statement issued on behalf of the Council of Catholic Union of Great Britain assures unqualified support in the war they are waging in defence of the principles of natural justice and Christiane vnn.su i; —8.0. W - 168 words
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Article76 1939-09-14 1 —Reuter. Japanese Not Allowing Landing At Canton Canton, Sept. 13 The Japanese authorities in South China have instructed merchant vessels plying (between the Portuguese port ot Macao and Canton not to carry Germans as they are not permitted to land at Canton. The purpose of the regulations—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article334 1939-09-14 1 —8.0. W. Peace Promise To People Rugby, September 1. A Ministry of Information bulletin states that the Propaganda Ministry in Berlin is evidently at great, pains to conceal from the German public the firm determination of the British and French Governments to refuse ail compromise with—8.0. W. - 334 words
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45 1939-09-14 1 —B.O W Rugby, September 13 The King visited certain units of the Brigade of Guards outside London today. Queen Mary visited the Queen and remained to luncheon. The Prime Minister had an audience of His Majesty this evening.—B.O W—B.O W - 45 words
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144 1939-09-14 1 —Reuter. London, Sept. 13. The Ministry of Information states that the Government having reason to believe that the enemy may attempt to establish submarine and air bases on coasts in Southern and Central American countries, has instructed its representatives to invite the governments of those—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article219 1939-09-14 1 —Reuter. Japanese Army Harassed Peiping, Sept. 14. Local movements and news from Manchukuo are causing much speculation as to whether the new Japanese Army Command in China will pay more attention to China or to Russia. A spokesman admits that a number of empty military trains have—Reuter. - 219 words
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Article55 1939-09-14 1 —Reuter. RESTRICTION ON LUXURIES London, Sept. 14. The long list of articles of which import is restricted includes motor cars and a number of other luxuries and semi-luxuries whose importation, is temporarily suspended. Certain othex goods, including textile manufactures arms, ammunition and typewriters may only—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article79 1939-09-14 1 —Reuter. Washington, Sept. 13. President Roosevelt has called a special session of Congress for noon of September 21 in fulfilment of his promise that following the outbreak of war steps would be taken to repeal the arms embargo provisions of the Neutrality Law. Pres'dent—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article81 1939-09-14 1 Reuter. Governor-GeneraLs Appreciation Ottawa’. Sept. 14. The Governor-General of Canada, Lord Tweedsmuir, opened a special session of Parliament today to adopt measures necessary in consequence of he war. In a speech from the Throne Lord Tweedsmuir said “I thank you for the manner in which you haveReuter. - 81 words
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Advertisement20 1939-09-14 1 < i a Jr 4 4*< ’Mr* I 7 I r North Malaya Pevany- I TOWN DISPENSARY LTD. Penans' and Tpoh.20 words
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Advertisement14 1939-09-14 1 r iMrVGATE Aijents for North Malaya Penang f GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD.. Penang and Ipoh.14 words
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1545 1939-09-14 2 Premier’s Review Of Progress On Both Fronts POLES FRUSTRATE GERMAN HOPES OF QUICK VICTORY Rugby. Sept. 13 In the course of his war statement in the House of Commons today, the Prime Minister reviewed the progress of hostilities in the east and west. “Forlie V'JVtl —Reuter. - 1,545 words
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Article, Illustration366 1939-09-14 2 IMPORTANT ADVANCE ON SAARBRUECKEN Enemy Resistance Overcome SEVERAL LONE AW BATTLES Paris, September 1, Advances by French troops on each side of a„rbruecken is mentioned in a semi-official review l military situation on the Western Front. It says that on one hand the salient forint Forest—Reuter. - 366 words
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Article, Illustration50 1939-09-14 2 It is announced that the DUKE OF WINDSOR who has arrived in England with the Duchess is taking up a war appointment. They are at present staying at South Harfield, Asdown Forest, the home of Major Metcalfe.50 words
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Article71 1939-09-14 2 —BOW Increase In Floating Debt Rugby, September 13 The Exchequer returns show that the total ordinary revenue amounts to £114,803,000 compared with £107,547,000 a year ago. The totai expenditure, less self-balancing items, is £485,000,000 compared with £419,852,623 at the corresponding date of 1938. The total floating debt has—BOW - 71 words
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Article79 1939-09-14 2 —8.0. W. Civic Reception A Glasgow Rugby, Sept. 13. Seven hundred “Athenia” survivors were entertained at the civic reception by the Lord Provost of Glasgow today. They included America.is. Canadians, Poles, Finns, and New Zealanders. All in spite of language difficulty joined in choruses of songs—8.0. W. - 79 words
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Article83 1939-09-14 2 Reuter. Must Report To Nean-t Police Station Berlin, Sept. 12 Egyptian, Canadian, Australian., New Zealand and South African subjects over fifteen years of age, now in Germany, must report personally to the nearest police station within 24 hours, says a German News Agency announcement. Those underReuter. - 83 words
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128 1939-09-14 2 Reuter. Copenhagen, Sept. 13. The German answer to British blockade will be to send three, thousand planes to bomb British harbours, states the Berlin Correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende who adds that the destruction of British harbours is considered in Berlin as likely to beReuter. - 128 words
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Article152 1939-09-14 2 -8.0. W. Total Of 6,655 Enrolled Yesterday Wellington, Sept. 13. A total of 6,655 volunteers were enrolled today. The Defence Minister stated that there has also been a wonderful response to the appeal for air force recruits. —Reuter. WONDERFUL RESPONSE Rugby, Sept. 12 The men of New Zealand-8.0. W. - 152 words
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Article48 1939-09-14 2 —Reuter. Hampering Germans In Poland Berlin, September 13 The Germans in Poland are meeting with unfavourable weather conditions, according to the Official News Agency which claims that despite this the Air Force is still effectively supporting the operations and have bombed railway lines and stations. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article626 1939-09-14 2 GERMANS HELD IN CHECK I?w ,—Reuter. London, September 13. According to the latest reports from Poland fighting there has developed on new lines. The Germans have abandoni ed their frontal attacks. They now seem to be attempting to outflank the Polish armies along the VistulaI?w • ,—Reuter. - 626 words
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Article1308 1939-09-14 3 All Communities Attend Meeting FULLY REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE FORMED Kuala Lumpur. record gathering of about 400 women of all communities as present at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, where a meetntf was held to consider the formation of a Selangor Branch of the Malaya Patriotic1,308 words
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Article233 1939-09-14 3 Pleads He Was Under Influence Of Liquor j was under the influence of liquor, > vere Vie last words of an Indian inn, Mohamed Salleh, be ore Justice Manning- sentenced him three years’ rigorous imprison'd on a charge of attempted ible homicide not amounting irder, in233 words
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Article287 1939-09-14 3 Bracelets Worth $l,OOO Taken Singapore. The manner in which a complainant gave evidence in a case against a young educated Chinese who is alleged to have cheated him by telling him he had won a prize of $67,000 in the Singapore sweepstakes and inducing him to hand over287 words
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Article188 1939-09-14 3 Worried Over Rumours Of Invasion Singapore. Because she was worried over rumours that the "Japanese were going to invade Singapore." a 76-year-old Chinese woman. Chau Sai Kam. took her life. Evidence indicating this was related in the Singapore Coroner > Court before Mr. W G. Porter188 words
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Article170 1939-09-14 3 Suggestion To Work Parties Enquiries have been received for particulars of work that women on upcountry estates might do for the Malaya Patriotic Fund, says a message from the of Information, Malaya. It is suggested that work parties could be formed, and work started on socks, mufflers170 words
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Article583 1939-09-14 3 Accused To Stand Trial At Next Assizes Kuala Lumpur, OOTTLES of sherry, whisky and Martini, cigarette tins, two 1J skeleton keys, two bunches of keys, three pieces of silk cloth, two rolls of blue cloth, nine ‘precious stones’, a silver chain, a jemmy, and an583 words
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Article121 1939-09-14 3 Singapore. Fines totalling $350. in default three months’ rigorous imprisonment, were passed by Mr. R. E. Turnbull, in the Singapore Fourth Police Court, on a Tcochew. Quek Mah Hoo, who pleaded guilty to charges of possession of 6: gallons of dutiable samsu and distilUng 108 gallons of121 words
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Article228 1939-09-14 3 Kuala Lumpur. ii'T'ELL the accused that whether the accident is serious or not he has to stop and give his name and address to the other person concerned. Not to have done so shows his carelessness about the other user of the road,” said Mr. R.228 words
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Article115 1939-09-14 3 Kuala Lumpur. The report on unemployment and destitution in Selangor by Brigadier Lord, head of the Salvation Army in Malaya, who was specially asked by Government to look into the matter, was expected to be tabled at the meeting of the Selangor State Council at Klang on115 words
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Advertisement154 1939-09-14 3 STANDING s RUNNING New Shell Motor Oil contains an exclusive mineral oiliness concentrate which prevents the oil from draining off when the engine is at rest. It forms a tough protecting film against damage from corrosion caused by condensation of water, and when the engine is running, the oil film154 words
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Weekly Australia Page
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Article445 1939-09-14 4 Height And Power Specified BIG REDUCTION IN STREET ACCIDENTS EXPECTED Sydney, big reduction in the number of street accidents at night is expected to follow the adoption of a new street-lighting code devised by the Standards Association of Australia. The code classifies streets according’ to445 words
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170 1939-09-14 4 Sydney. HOMEWORK may be abolished as a result of the State Government’s decision to push film education in schools. This cheering message to school-children was given recently by the president of the Federation of Parents and Citizens’ Associations, Mr. A.M. Pickford. “Sound films170 words
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Article145 1939-09-14 4 Sydney. Sir Norman Nock, Lord Mayor, lives up to his name when it comes to dealing with “crazy” letter writers. “When 1 assumed office I realised that all men holding such positions received ‘crazy’ letters, said Sir Norman, and I appreciated the fact that145 words
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Article113 1939-09-14 4 Beaudesert. “Mundoolun," a beautiful 30rocmed station homestead 12 miles from Beaudesert, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fraser, was destroyed by fire. 0" It was built in 1915. The original homestead, built by the grandparents of the present owner in 1844. still stands. Mr. Fraser awakened113 words
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Article175 1939-09-14 4 Sydney. TNJURED in a simple accident John Angus MacDonald, aged nine, died from tetanus in the Children’s Hospital, Camperdown, despite the efforts of doctors and nurses to save his life. His grief-stricken mother, who had stayed at her boy's bedside from the time he was175 words
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Article84 1939-09-14 4 Auckland. Writing that he was unable to attend, a defendant sent a bank cheque, drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, to the Pukekohe Police Court, with instructions that it should be filled in by the Clerk of the Court. The defendant was charged with84 words
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482 1939-09-14 4 Sydney. A CHERISHED tradition of the Australian Militia Forces, handed down from the A.I F., is that officers must be saluted on all occasions when it can’t be avoided. It is also an unwritten law that an officer must return a salute unless482 words
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Article, Illustration41 1939-09-14 4 The North Broken Hill Silver Mine at Broken Hill, Aus:, This area holds one of the most valuable deposits of silve and zinc. Australia is the third largest producer among zinc producing countries in the world.41 words
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Article415 1939-09-14 4 Cabinet Scheme To Help Boys Leaving School Sydney. A IMING to tackle the problem of youth unemployment at its source, the State Government is preparing a new scheme of education and > T ocational guidance. A long discussion at Cabinet resulted in the adoption of proposals415 words
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Article58 1939-09-14 4 A uckland. "Complainant is mistaken when he says that I attempted to hit him with a ginger beer bottle. "It was a beer bottle 1 had Ginger beer is against my religion,” said William Ingram wh'. was convicted at Auckland polict court on a58 words
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Advertisement257 1939-09-14 4 barker Vacumatic Reeps Pace with THE WORLD OF TOMORROW Mlh 1,.... -]|L JilM d iJMlllll J»" The world’s most successful Pen, years ahead in styling and in excellence of performance. Today, the world of progress looks hand and mind, a pen of prestige r* to Parker Vacumatic for pen per-257 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous45 1939-09-14 4 BOBBY BEAR'S ADVENTURES: Plum Orchard (2i ?1(Z 3( MC/ L x*. basket," Bobby said. But Percy now puts on the pace. Trips Percy!—On the r g. Bun) Farcift not so far ahead.'* Fanner’s dog, though, joins the race— To be first home and u/'-n p45 words
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Article1478 1939-09-14 5 Registration Day At Butterworth Prai TWO LECTURES A WEEK ER 100 volunteers representing the English-speaking younger set of all communities in Province Wellesley were registered to i as wardens m the Air Raid Precautions Service, following a ,lic meeting held at the St. Mark’s School, Butterworth,1,478 words
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Article408 1939-09-14 5 RESIDENCE OF MR. DE BURIATTE Sentence of 16 months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the Penang District Court yesterday on an 18-year-old Hokkien, Ng Ah Beng alias Ang Chai Seng, who was convicted on a charge of house408 words
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Article360 1939-09-14 5 Mr. Boey Heng Fook, Chief Clerk of the Teluk Anson Customs House, has been transferred to the P.W.D., Parit Buntar. Mr. B. Peter of Parit Buntar will succeed him. Miss Hazel Depler has arrived in Klang from Kuala Lumpur to take charge of the Methodist Girls School360 words
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Article440 1939-09-14 5 Popular Cantonese Drama Ipoh. rpHE Jubilee Park tomorrow night will have the added attraction of a charity show in aid of the China Distress Relief Fund, by the cabaret hostess of the Jubilee Cabaret who style themselves “The Jubilee Cabaret Dance Hostesses Amateur Dramatic Party.”440 words
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Article189 1939-09-14 5 President Liner Passes Through Rev. R. c. Bartels, a Rotary member of Hyderabad. Sind, India, arrived here yesterday afternoon by the President liner s.s. “Harrison” in the course of a round the world tour. Rev Baitels was met on board the ship by Mr. C. O.189 words
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Article80 1939-09-14 5 Mr. J. M. Coutts, Dental Officer, attached to the Penang General Hospital, was the speaker at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club. Penang, yesterday at the E O. Hotel, his subject being, A Number of Places I Have Visited Before Coining to Malaya.”80 words
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Article21 1939-09-14 5 Singapore Donations to the Malaya Patriotic Fund up to four o'clock yesterday evening reached the $65,000 mark21 words
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Advertisement309 1939-09-14 5 ><?,.. IW»» < MW f• w I .v'-rv.-v' l "But I always thought my skin was greasy, Jane Seymour" A woman came to my Salon not long ago and said she wanted all the right preparations for a greasy skin. Excuse me,” I said, smiling. your skin is dry, not309 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous59 1939-09-14 5 BAND PROGRAMME Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m to 7.3 d p.m. March Blaze Away Holzmann Suite In Malaga Curzon 1 Spanish Ladies (Tango) 2. Serenade To Eulalie 3 Cachucha Overture Le Domino Noir Auber Cornet Solo I Know Of Two Bright Eyes Clutsam Selection W.H. Squire's Popular Songs59 words
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Miscellaneous130 1939-09-14 5 Today’s Big Event QUEEN’S OPENING WITH 3 SHOWS DAILY AT 3 P.M., 6,15 zYND 9.30 Matinee Prides IFownstain» 15, 30 and 50 cents» M-G-M’S SHOW OF SHOWS I M-G-M’s Musical Gem of the Ocean It’s Big It’s Gay It’s Joyous Zooming out of the star-filled tropic heavens on to the130 words
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Article353 1939-09-14 6 The fate of the Penang Sports Club Pavilion is by no means sealed. At their meeting on Tuesday, the Municipal Commissioners adopted a motion by Mr. F.N. Syer that a Committee of four be appointed to meet the llesident Councillor and the Penang unofficial members of353 words
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Article202 1939-09-14 6 PEOPLE! Everywhere in London there are people. How many there are it is difficult to savi for no one can. be quite sure where London begins and where it ends. Postal London is not Police London, or Transport London or Electricity London. L. C. C London covers tip202 words
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Article44 1939-09-14 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA Eleanor Powell and Robert Young in "Honolulu.” 3.00, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINE2HA "Zenobia.” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA "Fire Over Canton” (Cantonese talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 .p.m. royal cinema “Ambikapathi” (Tamil talkie) 5.00 and 8.30 p.m.44 words
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Article627 1939-09-14 6 Thursday, Sept. 14. 7 ■"'HERE is no doubt now that the French forces are definitely advancing on the Western front. French war communiques refer modestly to this progress but we have Mr. Chamberlain’s word that the French operations have been completely successful. mornings communique627 words
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Article593 1939-09-14 6 Dog Regulations 'T'HE problem of the dog who has the run of the city streets a problem which a s.» laces I enang —is tackled y n he Japan Chronicle.' “Hyogo Prefectural Regulation No. 59 requires the pcson who has dumped dirt or rubbish on the road593 words
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Advertisement386 1939-09-14 6 She gets good J 6 pictures jy (/J at the tah of a trigger I ss You can buy a j ‘BROIF.L’ camera for as little as $l-75 I Even if you’ve never taken a snap you'll be proud to show even in your life, you’ll get good pic- one.386 words
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Advertisement21 1939-09-14 6 .VAVAVAS'.'.V flit Kills fliesJ Obtainable at AT T THE LF aDING DEALERS OR FJtDM THE AGEES'. Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG.21 words
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214 1939-09-14 7 CLAIM AGAINST MONEYLENDER In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Aitken entered judgment in the. sum ot $.>,«160 and interest at) 7 2 per cent per annum from March 17. 192« in favour of Murugiah an infant who sued, hy his next of friend,214 words
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Article258 1939-09-14 7 Knitted Balaclava Helmets In connection with the Malaya Pa triotic Fund and the forwarding of comforts to the Fighting Forces, notes indicating how readers can help will appear in our columns from time to time. The following is the first instalment. Knitted Balaclava Helmet: This is258 words
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Article214 1939-09-14 7 I nlicensed Driver Fined A party of Chinese travelling in a tourer car along Burmah Road yesterday afternoon escaped serious injuries when their car left the road and plunged into the large drain near the junction of Codrington Avenue. The car was proceeding along Burmah Road214 words
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Article53 1939-09-14 7 Meeting At Chinese Town Hall The Hon Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe, 0.8. E., as called a meeting of the trustees of the Chinese Town Hall tomorrow afternoon (Friday, September 15) a 3 .p.m, to consider ways and means to assist in the collection of subscriptions to the53 words
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Article, Illustration58 1939-09-14 7 YOU CAN KEEP YOUR O LD CHALLENGE CUP—we want the milk. And when the photographer spotted them the leading climber had nearly reached the coveted bottle. With an eye to the main chance, these entrants at the recent Kensington baby show had left58 words
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Article207 1939-09-14 7 ESTATE OWNER LOSES «6,000 Sou And Daughter-In-Law Bound And Gagged audacious armed robbery was ’perpetrated at Sungei Kluang, a little village three miles from Lunas, in South Kedah, on Tuesday night when a Chinese rubber estate owner was relieved of over $6,000 in cash and jewellery.207 words
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Article169 1939-09-14 7 Must Bu Lodged In Writing Singapore. In a report received from Kuala Lumpur. it is stated that certain sugar dealers have been attempting to defraud th? public by adding the amount charged a.import duty into the F.M.S. to the official maximum price. There is no justification169 words
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Article208 1939-09-14 7 Twenty-Four Produced In Court Kuala Lumpur. The third magistrate’s court was packed to the doors, when twenty four Chinese were charged before Raja Ayoub with gaming in a common gaming house. The above was a sequel to a successful raid made by Detective Inspector Tang208 words
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Article98 1939-09-14 7 Kuala Lumpur. Prices of wheat flour in the F.M.S. have been fixed as follows: Maximum per bag of 49 It*, gross, white wheat flour, dealers $2 .20, retailers $2.30. Il sold loose 6J cents a kati. It is interesting to note that most dealers are98 words
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Article71 1939-09-14 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. r T s HREE men are alleged to "have entered a house in Banda Street last night and shot dead an elderly Cantonese, while he was in the company of a woman in a room. The victim with a wound through71 words
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Article149 1939-09-14 7 Accident At New Coast Road A 'motor-car travelling along the New Coast Road at about 3 o’clock this morning crashed into the wall fencing the residence of Mr. Chew Boon Juan, the well-known planter and miner. The car, a Morris ‘B’ tourer (,P. 124) driven by149 words
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Article165 1939-09-14 7 Riesha Also Stolen To Convey Booty While conveying three bags of cement in a riesha along Ceylon Lane, a Chinese, Kan Ooy, was stopped by police constables who felt suspicious. On being questioned, the man could not give a satisfactory account.* He was taken to the Hutton165 words
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304 1939-09-14 7 Strong Presumption That Accused Had Been Profiteering Kuala Imnipur. THE first prosecution under the Food Control Regulauons was heard by Mr. K, Cl Kedm;ui. the First Magistrate, yesterday when three charges in respect of diealipg in rice without complying vzith-the requirements made under thd304 words
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Advertisement149 1939-09-14 7 a finestCXproduci H o/Wafrica9 J URk' U Matured in wood in the largest Wine Cellar in the World, IM under strict. Government supervision. W If > > V U tvIs KEw KBB 18 SUPREME In the Sunday Despatch u "Wife. Bonny Baby Competition 1934, open to all comers 10 babies149 words
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Article528 1939-09-14 8 SUPPLIED BY MESSRS. ANTHONY CO. New York, September 12. The following quotation.-, were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed to-day. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Monday's To-day’s 30 Industrials 155.12 155.92 20 Rails 31.30 32.85 15 Utilities 23.49 24.08 New York Stock. Exchange, business done total volume 4.170.000 shares.528 words
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Article98 1939-09-14 8 Penang, September 13. 1939. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 11/32 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 21/32 On New York Demand 46 nom. Canadian 50J nom. On France Demand 2030 nom.98 words
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Article62 1939-09-14 8 Foreign imports of tin ore during the month of August 1939 were: Burma 502 tons, French Indo-China 159 tons, Thailand (Siam) 1,892 tons, Union of South Africa 19 tons, and China one ton.—Total 2,573 tons. The cumulative total for the first eight months of the year was62 words
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Article34 1939-09-14 8 Messrs. Brown Phillips Stewart advise the following outputs for the month of August, 1939, for publication in your paper:— Perak River Valley Rubber Company Limited 24,700 lbs Juru Estates Limited 25,000 lbs.34 words
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DAILY SHARE QUOTATIONS
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Article187 1939-09-14 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST rubbers Buyers Sellers A. Malay 160 Broga Kamasan 130 Kempas 2.00 2.15 Sungei Bagan 1-25 1 -30 c Sungei Tukang 1- 12 2 117 i MINING. Ampat 5.9 6/3 Austral Amal 5/ 5/9ex Batu Selangor 1-65 1-70 Berjuntai 11/6 12/3 Hong Fatt 97 s 1 00187 words
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Article265 1939-09-14 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/6 6/ A. Hitams 21/6 22/6 A. Wengs 85 90 Bangrins 19/3 20/3 Batu Selangors 1.65 1.70 Hong Fatts 96 1.00 Jelebus 90 95 Johans 28 31 Kamras 2/ 2/3 Kamuntings 9/3 10/ K. Lanjuts 18/3 19/ Kramats 11/9 12/6 Kundangs 9/3265 words
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Article32 1939-09-14 8 Information has been received by telegraph that 18 state-aided labourers will arrive on 14-9-1939, by s.s. “Raiula.” It is expected that they will proceed to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.32 words
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Article24 1939-09-14 8 .London. September 13 In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister announced that a Ministry of Shipping will be established shortly.—24 words
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Article190 1939-09-14 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller! Ayer Panas L4O 1.50 Bassetts 55 60 Batu Lintangs 1.174 1.25 Bentas 115 t-20 Brogas 70 75 Indragiris 1.474 1.55 Kuala Sidims 2.50 2.65 Lunas 175 1.85 Malaka Pmda> 1.35 1.45 Mentakabs 46 48 Pajams 1-95 2.05 Sungei Tukangs 1.15 1.224 Tapahs 1.90190 words
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Article168 1939-09-14 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 6/- 6/9 Batu Selangor 1.75 1.85 Hong Fatts 92 4 1.00 Johans 26 30 Jelebus 85 924 K. Kampars 11 6 12/6 K. Lanjuts 18/ 19/ Kamras 1/10/ 2/14 Kuchais 1.60 1.70 Laruts 6/9 7/6 Lukuts 80 90 Pungahs 18/' 19/ Rahmans 1.25168 words
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95 1939-09-14 8 Relics of animals from antediluvian times have been brought to light by the excavation of slate quarries at the foot of the Swabian Alps near Stuttgart. Museums in all parts of the world have been enriched by such finds. At Holzmaden on the national motor95 words
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Article186 1939-09-14 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS tin Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/6 6/ A. Amalgamated 5/3 5/9 Bangrin 19/6 20/6 Batu Selangor 1.65 1.75 Berjuntai 10/9 il/3 Burma Malay 22 23/ Chenderiangs 13/6 14/6 Gopeng 9/. 9/6 Hitam 40 45 Hong Fatt 95 1.0<» Jelebu 85 95 Johan 30 324 K. Kamunting 7/6186 words
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Article387 1939-09-14 8 Singapore, September 8 We quote the following influences which have affected the market this week SATURDAY (2ND):— The market was erratic in the morning on account of news of the German-Polish conflict Sellers ou the F O. B. market withdrew almost entirely. On the futures market values387 words
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Advertisement858 1939-09-14 8 BANKS HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION The Indian Overseas Incorporated In the Colony of Hongkong- Bank Ltd.. Che liability of members is limited U> tne 7 extent and in manner prescribed b> Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony (Incorporated in British India) Head Office: HONG nnn Authorised858 words
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Advertisement33 1939-09-14 8 I 111 NEW SPRINGTIDE HOTEL PHONE Ne. 60, TANJONG BUNGAH, PENANG. For your pleasure we have erected a diving stage complete with spring board Rates Moderate. b The best place for your holiday*!33 words
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Article587 1939-09-14 9 CENSORSHIP POSTAL Postal articles posted locally’ for the Straits Settlements, the Federated Malay States and the Unfederatcd Malay States are riot subject to censorship at the present time. Postal articles for all other destinations are subject to censorship, and must bear on the outside of the cover the587 words
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Article408 1939-09-14 9 Skull Fractured Bv 10-Foot Fall Singapore. Death by misadventure verdict was returned on Monday by Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, at the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of Toh Szu Cheng which occurred as the result of an injury caused through a408 words
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107 1939-09-14 9 Auckland. Absolute exclusion of 13-years-old children from secondary industries is advocated by a leading schoolteacher. She says that the endeavour to encourage New Zealand’s secondary industries is all to the good, unless it is going to mean widespread evil in the form of child labour.107 words
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Article149 1939-09-14 9 Alien Fined In Singapore Singapore. Moritz Sturmer, alias Abdullah, a 28-year-old Dutch resident, was on Monday fined $5, or one week's imprisonment, by Mr. J. Fletcher-Cooke, the third police magistrate, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to notify the Registrar of Aliens of149 words
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Article282 1939-09-14 9 Area Now Declared Prohibited The Kallang airport was declared a protected area under the defence regulations m a Government Gazette extraordinary issued last night. The order states that no person shall be within the premises other than a member of His Majesty’s forces in uniform. a member of282 words
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Article166 1939-09-14 9 Silver Trophy For Champion Auckland. The Auckland Emu Preservation Society has decided to «offer a silver cup for the emu hatching most eggs in the next season. The competition will be open topicked birds from Australian and New Zealantl zoos. It was reported that the hatching emu166 words
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Article117 1939-09-14 9 Commemoration Brings Many Memories History could be better taught in the Camperdown» Cemetery than in. the school room, according to Mr. Aubrey Halloran, past president of the Royal Australian Historical Society. He expressed this opinion to a group of 160 people who attended tho commemorative service at117 words
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Miscellaneous2465 1939-09-14 9 Next Week s Programmes. 12 20 Close tO A'l i W Rl W TRANSMISSION— FOUR. EB L2O a.rn. Bit Ben. The News 450 I M A HOLLAND < xr I Transmission Schedule of ihe J PENANG Netherlands Shortwave Local Time 750 am. Phohi-Stations. PHI. and PC.J. PHI 17.77 mc/s *16.882,465 words
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Miscellaneous31 1939-09-14 9 All in a Day’s Work— By Rick Elmes PHONE BELLES < Z xxuec, Get *ae j 'YIS I zH Belxahoostoki 1 w I L ©M TUB J I LPkOS'S Wl 1 X'31 words
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Article147 1939-09-14 10 Acquitted But Re-Arrested Singapore. Shanker Singh appeared before Mr. J. L. McFall, the Singapore Criminal District Judge and First Police Magistrate, on Monday mowing on charges of distributing undesirable publication, viz. “Hindustan Ghar" a prescribed paper and being in possession of them. Accused was arrested on September147 words
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Article175 1939-09-14 10 Sentence Stayed Kuala Lumpur. A further Court sequel to the rioting that broke out in Ginting Simpah on August 19, when Chinese coolies attacked a European Customs officer and two outdoor officers who had arrested one of them for a revenue offence was heard on Monday when175 words
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Article356 1939-09-14 10 Sought By Three Continents Britain is exporting more livestock for breeding purposes. In the first six months of this year 943 head of breeding cattle were exported, compared with 403 head in the corresponding period of 1938. Specialist buyers and Government representatives have come to Britain356 words
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Article253 1939-09-14 10 Methods Describefl In Book Roy Baboneau Hoare. 19. a music student committeed from Windsor, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to silvering a farthingpiece with intent to make it resemble a sixpence; making a counterfeit shilling; and having in his possession a mould for making253 words
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Article137 1939-09-14 10 Man And Daughter Killed A father and daughter, walking arm in arm, were killed bv lightning which struck the woman’s umbrella. Another daughter, who was not touching either of them escaped. This was stated at the Epsom inquest on Amos Wood, 82. of Dormansland. Lingfield. a.nd137 words
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Article233 1939-09-14 10 —Reuter. Extension Work To Begin Shortly Cairo. A £3,000,000 plan for the improvement and enlargement of Alexandria Harbour was described by Mahmoud Ghaleb Pasha, Minister of Communications, replying to a question in the Chamber of Deputies. The plans, which are to be put into operation shortly,—Reuter. - 233 words
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Article404 1939-09-14 10 “Men Across Water Too Slack” Documents referring to armed action bv the I.R.A. were quoted in evidence at a special court held in Belfast when William McAllister was charged under the Treason Felony Act ot IS4B. McAllister was described as a “superior officer of the404 words
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Article136 1939-09-14 10 Reuter. Finnish Expert On “Humane System” Helsinki. he fact that England had no more convicts than Finland was proof of Britain s “humane" penal system declared Mr. Heikki Tauleri, vice-chair-man of the Finnish prisons board, on his return from a tour of inspection of English gaols. TakingReuter. - 136 words
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Article306 1939-09-14 10 Remission on Id Be ‘"Act Of Grace” London. Death duty which has been demanded from the estates of those who perished in the disaster to the submarine “Thetis” might well be remitted as an “act of grace,” the “Law Journal’’ writes. (As a result of306 words
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Article147 1939-09-14 10 Reuter. Lower Car Tax lor Users Canberra A remission of half the road to users of producer" gas instead petrol is being recommended b> Federal Government by the Mu for Supply and Development “Producer” gas, the use of has been lately- discussed in Eng is made from charcoaLReuter. - 147 words
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Advertisement332 1939-09-14 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilies the arrival and departure dates of the company's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being’ maintained to United Kingdom and French ports, also332 words
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Advertisement132 1939-09-14 10 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a P. O. AND BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANIES (Incorporated In England) For Freight Passage or particulars apply to ISLAY KERR Co., Ltd Penang THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to SANDBLANDS, BUTTERY CO..132 words
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Article, Illustration1739 1939-09-14 11 ‘OLLIE” DAVIES RIDES THREE WINNERS Opening Day Of Singapore Extra Meeting Singapore Trainer Phil Logue saddled four winners at the open,rJg R e S* n§a P Ore Turf Club Autumn Extra Meeting at Bukit Tirnah yesterday. He started off with a hat-trick1,739 words
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Article255 1939-09-14 11 O.M.A. ANNEX COW GATE CUP P.W.D. Beaten By Odd Goal Ipoh. The old Michaelians Association annexed the Cow Gate Cup when they defeated the favourites, the P.VV.D. by the odd goal in three in the final of the P.F.A. junior divisino knock out soccer competition on the Ipoh Club padang255 words
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Article77 1939-09-14 11 Asiatics Beaten Bv 16 Points To Nil The Penang Sports Club defeated the Penang Asiatics oy 16 points (two goals and two tries) to ml in a rugger match on the Western Road Ground yesterday. Goodrich. Chadwick. Quixley and O'Triscall each scored a try for the77 words
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Article189 1939-09-14 11 I irst Round Ties hi Singles Doubles The following first round ties in the Championship Singles and doubles events should be played off by September 17. The first named players are the challengers and are. responsible for fixing up lies with their opponents. SINGLES Dr w 11. Brodie189 words
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Article40 1939-09-14 11 P. M. R. C vs O. X. A. On tne Dau Krantai Ut-morrow at 5.15 pm.— P. M R C —See Goon, Kim Suan, Mah Chan, Samad, Jacoba, K. Noor; Choon Earn Thye Sun, Aiiniad, Ismail, I Allert.40 words
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227 1939-09-14 11 S.R.A. Passes Resolution ¥N pursuance to a resolution passed by the Committee of the Straits Racing Association at the meeting held on September 10, 1939, and until further notice horses will be classified into four Classes and Ponies into two Classes. All horses227 words
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Advertisement139 1939-09-14 11 i II ■nW! Al ffWWWftmC > i fmly' -i I' "i > BORNEO MOTORS LTD. SINGAPORE MALACCA SEREMBAN KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANGi 1 w.p.s. 63a 1 FtTI tuTi I iTOBB >1 jNL >1 «d i H THE REASON I Innumerable complaints arise from impurities j in the blood, and so139 words
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Article168 1939-09-14 12 Royal Desire Well Tested l With Harlequin (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. only a few horses were out for training this morning on the main track at Bukit Timah. The course was very heavy and there can be no possibility of the going being168 words
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Article471 1939-09-14 12 TO CRUSH POLISH RESISTANCE GERMAN GUNNERS AIRMEN ‘‘FAR TOO CONSIDERATE” Berlin, September 13. The German High Command announced today that open towns, villages and hamlet< in Poland would henceforth be bombed and shelled in mder ‘‘to crush the resistance” by the civilian papulation. A communique—Reuter - 471 words
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Article270 1939-09-14 12 Handicaps For Saturday The following are the weights for the last day of the Singapore Turf Club Extra Professional Meeting to be held on Saturday:— HORSES CLASS 4—DIV. I—l MILE PRESIDENT 9.04 AUTHENTIC 9.04 RESISTANCE 8 -13 ADELE 8.13 CONSTANT LIGHT 8.13 CARMTOP 8.11 GREEN270 words
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Article38 1939-09-14 12 (From Our Own Correspondent)i Singapore, Today. The engagement of Mr. T. G. D. A. Cooper, the Colony cricketer to Miss Marjorie Elfreda Gale is announced and the marriage will take place on Nov. 18.38 words
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Article, Illustration990 1939-09-14 12 GOVERNMENT ASSURANCE THAT IT WIM NOT RECUR London, Sept. 14. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr. Arthur Greenwood thanked the Prime Minister for his statement, particularly regarding our determination to fulfil our undertakings to Poland and seek no peace until the final end of Nazi990 words
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Article66 1939-09-14 12 The following are the teams for Saturday s state rugger trial on the Western Road ground Play will commence at 5 p.m. sharp Colours Whites Blake Keay Goodrich Wethey Henman Burgess Collins Coe Hague Prest Dobrey Wagstaffe Clark Vine Tokeley Rintoui Russell Dodd Wilton Molesworth66 words
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Article59 1939-09-14 12 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER U MIDDAY QUOTATIONS Tin Market closed until further notice. RUBBER: Penang (Spot) c Singa pore (Spot) COPRA: Sundried Black Pepper TAPIOCA: Medium Fair Seed RICE: Rangoon Parboiled N No. 2 $7-3 Rangoon White No 1 No. 2 56.8Local Parboiled No. 1 5 f White No 159 words
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Advertisement31 1939-09-14 12 FRASER NEAVE LIMITED GIVE NOTICE that they have NOT INCREASED PRICES Any customer who is charged more than his usual price is requested to report to us. FRASER NEAVE LTD. SINGAPORE.31 words
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Advertisement513 1939-09-14 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Roan p Phone 1477 A- 1478 with Y Telegrams: “Gazette" p Kates of Subscription for Pinang <, and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTI Local S.S. Delivery FMS Monthly $2.50 $360 Quarterly 7.50 900 Half-Yearly 15.00 ig’oo Yearly 30.G0 36.00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery FM s Quarterly513 words
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