Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 September 1939
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Title Section22 1939-09-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY N 222. Vol. XCVII. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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172 1939-09-20 1 Reuter. Co-operating In British Hunt RESULTS BETTER THAN AT END OF 1918 Suggestion That Polish Government Should W 7 ork From France Paris, Sept. 20. Authoritative French circles believe that French warships have already sunk four or five German submarines. I nits of theReuter. - 172 words
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Article812 1939-09-20 1 Iritish Reaction To Danzig Speech START OF GERMAN “PEACE OFFENSIVE” Washington. Sept. 20. Herr Hitler s speech is regarded, as laying the mdwork for the Fuehrer’s expected “peace offensive’’ to arried forward by diplomatic action by Italy, even possibly Russia. I he speech has createdReuter - 812 words
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60 1939-09-20 1 Reuter. Washington, Sept 19. President Roosevelt lias tentatively arranged to address the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the neutrality question on Thursday. He is expected to speak at about 8 p.m. BST. Mr. Early, the President’s Secretary,Reuter. - 60 words
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Article106 1939-09-20 1 Reuter. U. S. President j Shocked Washington, Sept. 20. President Roosevelt has telegraphed a reply to President Moscicki's message declaring that German aeroplanes bombed open Polish towns and villages methodically with premeditation. The reply says: “I am deeply shocked by the statements in your telegram andReuter. - 106 words
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Article162 1939-09-20 1 Reuter. Survivors Back Home London, Sept. 20. Many of the survivors of the aircraft carrier “Courageous” have reached their homes now. It is stated that the time and weather conditions were favourable to the submarine and that the "Courageous” sank within thirty minutes. One of the. Reuter. - 162 words
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Article117 1939-09-20 1 —Reuter. The Queen Organises War Party Rugby, Sept. 19. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has since the outbreak of war received many gifts to the nation in the form of cash, gold coins and rings. He has also accepted on behalf of the nation a—Reuter. - 117 words
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100 1939-09-20 1 —8.0. W. RUGBY, SEPT. 20. A MINISTRY OF INFORMATION BULLETIN ISSUED YESTERDAY EUENI NG ST ATES :“T U E HOCH I SHIM BUN” OF TOKYO IS CITED TODAY AS STATING THAT THE GERMAN LINER “SC HARN HORST,” NOW AT KOBE, IS—8.0. W. - 100 words
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185 1939-09-20 1 Reuter. Shanghai, Sept. 20. Rumours that preparations for peace between the Chinese and the Japanese are in the offing continued to be circulated in Shanghai, resulting in yet a further strengthening of the dollar. Chinese politics being what they are, it is impossible to obtainReuter. - 185 words
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Advertisement8 1939-09-20 1 cow GATE rth Malaya Penang.— 'Aqc* DISPENSARY LTD..8 words
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Advertisement91 1939-09-20 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE L i for North Malaya Penang?— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY L'i D.. Penang and look i iACN C S OK a [CooK*:Ntfsl I J No waste because there’s nothing to throw away —a meal in a minute because they are ready to serve. See our PPQJA fl91 words
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414 1939-09-20 2 .—Reuter. FIGHTING RIGHT VP TO SIEGFRIED LINE Many Important Points Taken From Enemy Paris, September 19. French reports today state that the artillery duels are a feature of the operations of the past forty-eight hours. Well placed on higjh ground taken by.—Reuter. - 414 words
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Article174 1939-09-20 2 —Reuter. Copenhagen, Sept. 19. According to reports reaching I lavas, a wave of terror is sweeping through Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia. A revolt is said to have broken out at the Skoda works as a result of which the Gestapo have made hundreds of—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article25 1939-09-20 2 —Reuter. Cernauti, September 19. M. Mascickl and members of the Polish Government have arrived here and are quartered in .private houses.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 25 words
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Article70 1939-09-20 2 —BOW. Determination “To See It Through” Rugby, September 19 Canada's determination to “see it through” is reflected in the numter of registrations of Canadians m this country anxious to do their bit At the offices of the High Commissioner there are already a thousand names of—BOW. - 70 words
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Article99 1939-09-20 2 .—Reuter. Paris, Sept. 19. People arriving at Imsterdam from Germany declared that the German people are astonished at the complete silence of Dr. Goebbels since the beginning of the war, states Havas. It is noted that Dr. Goebbels name has not appeared in the Nazi press for.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article99 1939-09-20 2 —Reuter. Despite Assurances By Soviet Copenhagen, September 19. All traffic from Latvia to Poland has been stopned, according to messages from Riga. It is stated that the Lithuanian Foreign Minister had a long conversation last night with the Soviet and German Ministers. Official Soviet circles have—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article92 1939-09-20 2 1—8.0. W. Not For Another Month At Least Rugby, Sept. 19. Limited rationing which the Government have decided on to ensure a fair sharing of certain foods will not be introduced for another month or five ■weeks at the least. In the meanwhile there are .ample supplies1—8.0. W. - 92 words
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Article334 1939-09-20 2 Hitler’s Address To Danzigers Danzig, September When Herr Hitler arrived at the Danzig-Polish frontiei S is met by Gauleiter Forster who thanked him in the nanu populace of Danzig. HERR HITLER REPLIED':—“I AM DELIGHTED b ABLE TO GREET YOU IN THE CITY WHICH NOW AGAIN BELONGS5.—Reuter. - 334 words
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Article42 1939-09-20 2 —Reuter. Desire For Trade Agreement Cairo, Sept. 19. The Italian Minister has made a number of < alls recently on the Egyptian Prime Minister. It is understood that Italy wishes to conclude a trade agreement to export goods to Egypt.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article463 1939-09-20 2 W hole-hearted Support For Government London, September 19. Ihe formal announcement by the Government of their unchanged purpose in face of events of the past three days has met with wholehearted approval in all sections of the public. Nothing that has occurred, says an official statement as—8.0. W. - 463 words
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Article150 1939-09-20 2 .—Reuter. Queen Wilhelmina On Efforts For Peace The Hague. September 19 The neutrality of the Netherlands and the desire of neutral powers to cooperate for peace were stressed by Queen Wilhelmina in a speech at, the opening of Parliament at which Prince Bernard and Princess Juliana.—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article135 1939-09-20 2 —8.0. W. No Expeditionary Force To Be Sent Yet Canberra. Sept. 19. In the Australian House of Representatives Mr. Menzies declared that no Australian Expeditionary Force would be sent immediately but the decision might be revived at a later stage of the hostilities. By the end of November—8.0. W. - 135 words
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Article59 1939-09-20 2 Reuter. Several Merchant Vessels Elude U-Boats London, Sept. 19 The Ministry of Information announces that, two trawlers, Lord Minto and Arlita, are reported to have been sunk and their crews rescued by another trawler. Several British merchant vessels, in- < luding the Rothesay Castle, Baharistan and BaronReuter. - 59 words
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Article184 1939-09-20 2 —8.0. W. Trade Of Neutral States Always Considered Rugby, September 19 A Ministry of Information bulletin states that the German wireless continues, to allege that the British Government has addressed to neutral Governments a note to which it applies the epithets ”ultimatum, "lawless pressure” and hypocrisy.” German—8.0. W. - 184 words
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Article50 1939-09-20 2 —Reuter. Personally Leading Troops Into Poland Copenhagen. Sept. 19. Marshal Voroshiloff, Soviet Commander-in-Chief, is personally leading the Russian troops into Poland, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende. A number of soldiers havi already been decorated by M. Kalinin for bravery in Poland, the correspondent—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article54 1939-09-20 2 —Reuter. Germans Leaving BiWLitosk To Russians Kaunas, September According to information receive! German troops are retreating from 1 i stok which will be occupied b> troops. It is reported that Brest-Li’ will also remain in Soviet hand Soviet tank detachments enter» c V last night. The—Reuter. - 54 words
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Advertisement120 1939-09-20 2 4r A WHITE DOT f I 1. the I 111 L| FETIME Pen sure you get lEsUIIS genuine LIFE- X III! Iml —buy. your ||H wj pen in a reput- 1 able store. Guar- 1 k In ffl an^ees come and I k It lu E but SHEAF- f kfihl!120 words
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Advertisement15 1939-09-20 2 "(IflfpJ nuuLu l PRODUCTS Of fIUAUIV EAGME ERS a/uL 5 S 38, CROSS STREET SINGAPORE15 words
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Article214 1939-09-20 3 INI A VERY EQUAL TO GERMANS I»i>ky Moves Of Enemy In Raidins* Ahead Of Main Body rite the K UIC1 U Of Gilani that the fighting has taught valuable lessons. The Polish infin f v I ,rc ,han equal the German, but against a better.—Reuter. - 214 words
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Article405 1939-09-20 3 .—8.0. W. I ask Of Naw And R. A. F. Rugby, September 19. I hc Ministry of Information in a state'■••nt says: since war out, a ceasele-.- watch has been kept by squadrons the coastal command, in closest coperation with the Royal Navy, to prevent an.—8.0. W. - 405 words
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Article105 1939-09-20 3 Reuter. British Hand Over Part Ot Sector To Japanese Shanghai. September 19. Implementing their promise that thee aid revise the questions of defence aru’ements in Shanghai for which the j.iir si' called a meeting of commanders British. French and Italian defence acs in Shanghai last Thursday Gt iii'i:Reuter. - 105 words
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Article45 1939-09-20 3 —Reuter Services To Be Resumed Next Week Parts, September 19 A number of air mail services will be umed next week. In addition to most French colonies, services will be made ’o India. Iraq, Iran, Burma, Siam, Uhina Japan and Egypt. —Reuter.—Reuter - 45 words
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Article78 1939-09-20 3 Reuter. Last Socialist Speaker In German Reichstag London. Sept. 19 The death has occurred at Chatenav France, of Herr Otto Wets leader of the German Social Democrats and the last Socialist to speak in the Reichstag.— Reuter. M. PRYSTOR I olisli Ex-Premier Found Dead At ilna Copenhagen.Reuter. - 78 words
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Article997 1939-09-20 3 MR. CHARLES M. SCHWAB Rose From Obscurity To Class Of Multi-Millionaire New York, September 19 Ihe death lias occurred of Mr. Charles Schwab, Chairman of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation.—Reuter. Optimism was an outstanding characteristic of Charles M. Schwab, the multi-millionaire steel “King” and one of997 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-09-20 3 Miss J. Sorensen (left) and Miss Ragnhild Hveger arriving at Croydon from Denmark; they took part in the International swimming contest at Wembley recently.27 words
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Article33 1939-09-20 3 More Offer Of Services To King-Emperor Rugby. September 19. The Maharijuh of RajpTana and the Nawab of Pataudi have placed personal service and entire resources at the disposal of the King-Emperor.33 words
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296 1939-09-20 3 .—Reuter. 68] SURVIVORS OUT OF 1,200 Ruebv. Spotember 19 The following are approximate figures of the complement of the “Courageous” and survivors of the disaster, according to the information in the possession of the Admiralty today: Complement of Officers 90; ratings I.l7o—Total 1.260. Approximate.—Reuter. - 296 words
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Article42 1939-09-20 3 —Reuter Sinking Reported By Attacking Submarine Berlin. Sept. 19. Referring to the torpedring of the “Courageous.” a German communique states that the sinking of the “Courage<as.’ as reported L«y the British Admiralty has been confirmed by the attacking submarine —Reuter—Reuter - 42 words
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Article275 1939-09-20 3 GERMANS CLAIM CAPTURE OF 50,000 PRISONERS Berlin, September 19 A High Command communique referring to the resumption of operations in the Warsaw district, declares:—“The city is being defended by Poles without any regard for the population of more than a million souls. The disintegration and encirclement,—Reuter.; —Reuter. - 275 words
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52 1939-09-20 3 .—Reuter. Berlin, Sept 19 Numbers of Polish civilian refugees have been crossing the Hungarian frontier since Monday morning, according tc the German wireless. It is added that retreating Polish troops are also expected to cross the frontier and the Government has taken treasures to disarm.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article151 1939-09-20 3 —Reuter. Mr. Soong Not Going To Moscow Shanghai, Septeml»_*r 19 Authoritative denials have been received from Chungking and from Hongkong regarding the rumour that Mr. T.V. Soong, brother-in-law of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and former Minister of Finance, has gone on a secret mission to Moscow.—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article34 1939-09-20 3 .—Reuter. German Aggression Condemned New Delhi, September 19. A resolution expressing sympathy with Britain. France and Poland and condemning unprovoked aggression has been passed by the Working Committee of the Muslim League.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 34 words
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Advertisement48 1939-09-20 3 TH EY ARE FAR AHEAD IN MOTORING COMFORT, ECONOMY. k PERFORMANCE £> APPEARANCE ■n x B B- 1 B List everything you’ve ever hoped for in an automobile at any price chances are you’ll find your whole list in the new Ford cars for 1939. UN/UERSAL CARS LIMITED PENANG.48 words
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Article179 1939-09-20 4 Miss K. Ward-Jackson The Bride Kuala Lumpur. St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, was the scene on Saturday afternoon of a pretty wedding when the marriage took place of Mr. James Richard Henry Burns, 0.C.P.D., Jelebu, and Mis# Katharina Rosamund Ward-Jackson. The bridegroom is the son of SurgeonCommander179 words
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Article214 1939-09-20 4 Mr. Tan Kah Kee L rges Support Of Britain In a statement published in the Chinese newspapers, Mr. Tan Kah Kee. chairman of the Federation of Oversea China Relief Funds, urges all Malayans to support Britain in this war against German aggression with the same zeal214 words
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Article74 1939-09-20 4 No Festivities Except Thanksgiving Service Johore Bahru. Saturday was the 66th anniversary of the birth of the Sultan of Johore. The day was observed in a quiet ai.d solemn manner. In accordance with the wishes of the Sultan, there were no festivities. A thanksgiving service was held74 words
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255 1939-09-20 4 Car On Hire Purchase Given As Surety Malacca. A 26-year-old Hokkien Chee Boon‘ claimed trial to a charge of cheating before Mr. J. G. Rappoport a Sikh moneylender, was represented by Mr. N. D. Bannerjea. The story of the prosecution was that on November 8255 words
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Article620 1939-09-20 4 Graphic Story Related At Assizes Singapore. A case which is expected to last a week began before Mr. Justice Manning in the Singapore Assizes on Monday when Corporal Adalat Kahn, of the 10th Anti-Aircraft Battery, Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery, claimed trial to a620 words
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Article386 1939-09-20 4 Suggestion Well Received Inquiries in Kuala Lumpur indicate that the suggestion that people should give one day's pay a month towards the Malaya Patriotic Fund is being well received as a basis on which to work. A leading member of the European community said that386 words
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Article110 1939-09-20 4 When Sciatica Y it kj to KrtlM‘|ie n There can be no <k has finished walkir it is now foui y r it. He writes: “For fered with chronic matism, and was out the aid of taking Kruschen time, I was able to stick. It Is110 words
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Article195 1939-09-20 4 Singapore. More than $lOO.OOO worth jewelry was worn by Miss Lim Chin Choo daughter of Mrs. Lim Mah Seanu of Penang, at her marriage to Mr Tan H ck Wan. of Singapore on Sunday. The bridegroom who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan195 words
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373 1939-09-20 4 TWO REMAINING ACCUSED ACQUITTED Singapore. POLLOWING unanimous verdicts of not guilty returned by a special jury, Mr. Justice Manning acquitted the two n mainin-, accused, Chua Thow Seng and Lim Ah Kee, in the Queen murder trial at the Singapore Assizes on Monday. On Friday,373 words
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Advertisement257 1939-09-20 4 a I Wzc TRUE complexion loveliness can only I Rai I come from a skin that is naturally healthy. I You vv II *-L S I Pears’ tonic action sends the blood I mat the c I racing gaily through weary veins. En- I “Fed transnar I larged pores contract257 words
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Miscellaneous52 1939-09-20 4 BOBBY BEAR'S ADVENTURES: "Band Waggon" (2) '.J. ‘A <*■*' -"X i /1 1 Z> nr, -Ay- < y. Bobby Hear picked, up the drum.. Bobby dropped, the drum and fled. Through it —as the parchment cracked/ See that speedy goat, though, comet. The angry goat went straight ahead. Quite a52 words
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Article744 1939-09-20 5 Investigations Still Going On HEALTH OFFICER ON HAWKER MENACE ,/rilE position today with regard to the typhoid epidemic” stated 1 a medical official in Penang to a “Pinang Gazette” represenitive yesterday, is much the same as last week. There is very I tie change. •Investigations are744 words
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Article134 1939-09-20 5 Perak Chinese Contributions Ipoh. third list of contributions received Perak Chinese Committee in aid ,;;\tish War Relief is as follows: i*r viouslv received $20,975 Foong Seong 5,000 ir Phabi Kan Thin IJOOO ■ok Man Soh Mining Kongsi 54M Y Mee Mining Kongsi 300 .li Leong Tian134 words
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Article397 1939-09-20 5 Proceeds Of Show To Co To Fund Teluk Anson. An extraordinary committee meeting >f the Lower Perak Malay Club, Teluk Anson, was held at the Club premises on Sunday morning a 11 am. with a view to cuss the possibilities of holding an < ntertainment397 words
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Article99 1939-09-20 5 OWNERS WARNED BY POLICE As a measure to preventing careless cyclists from losing their machines by leaving them unlocked, the local .police took away no less than 40 bicycles left on the five-foot ways of houses along Chulia Street and Penang Road yesterday afternoon. The bicycles were99 words
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Article224 1939-09-20 5 $1,854 Collected For Fund Ipoh Collections from the selling of flowers to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the “Tong San Sam" incident, on Monday amounted to $1,854.23 (S S. currency) which amount will go to the Perak China Distress Relief Fund. Altogether 61 parties of224 words
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Article375 1939-09-20 5 Mr. K. A. G. Haig of Bertam Estate, Province Wellesley, was admitted into the General Hospital on Monday night Mr. Retnaveloo Naidu, Senior Interpreter, High Court, Alor Star, who underwent an operation at the General Hospital Alor HtnZ is progressing well. Chief Court Inspector Che Matt Haji375 words
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Article593 1939-09-20 5 Bolts And Nuts Sold Above Fixed Prices Ipoh. a result of the recent regulations introduced by the Govern--ment to control the prices of engineering materials, two hinese, Tan Ee An, the manager of Chop Ban Hock, engineering stock dealers, in Hugh Low Street and Chin593 words
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Article145 1939-09-20 5 The death occurred of Mrs. Khoo Ban Seng, nee Yeoh Chiam Neoh, at the age of 73, at No. 95, Armenian Street last Monday evening. The deceased leaves behind one son, Mr. Khoo Ewe Aik, of Chop Ban Seng Huat, one daughter and six145 words
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Article158 1939-09-20 5 Licence Not To Be Renewed 4 MONG the several matters that came up for discussion yesterday at the monthly meeting of the Taiping Sanitary Board was the question of the renewal of the licence of the Chitose Hotel in Barrack Road, owned by a Japanese woman,158 words
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Article178 1939-09-20 5 Chinese Preparations For Feast Among the many Chinese festivals observed during the year, the Feast of the Lady of the Moon is regarded as one of the most important. This festival is observed on the 15th day of the Chinese eighth Moon, which falls next178 words
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63 1939-09-20 5 “■Planters’ Revue” Not To Be Staged The revue which was to be produced the Town Hall on October 13 and 14 in aid of the planters Benevolent Fund will not take place. This is due to present circumstances and to the fact that many of63 words
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Article39 1939-09-20 5 To discuss the extension of the social activities of St. George’s Church, Rev. H. J Paine is giving a pahit party tomorrow at his residence, the St. George’s Parsonage, No. 20. Pangkor Road at 7.30 p.m.39 words
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Advertisement422 1939-09-20 5 HELD OVER BY’ POPULAR BEQUESTS MATINEE TODAY AT 3 PJVf. JEANETTE McDONALD ALLAN JONES in “FIREFLY” (M-G-M) MATINEES TOMORROW AND FRIDAY AT 3 P.M. Universal’s Big Hit “THE STORM” with Charles Bickford and Cast of over 1000’s Popular Matinee Prices Downstairs 15 30 cents QUEEN'S 6.31» TONIGHT 9-30 Brought to422 words
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Article501 1939-09-20 6 IT is typical of present day politics that following the armistice signed last Saturday between Japan and Soviet Russia, rumours should now spread like wildfire regarding the imminence of a similar truce between China and Japan. This time, however, the rumour appears to be entirely without foundation.501 words
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Article50 1939-09-20 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA "Handsome Young Man” (Cantonese Talkie). 3.00, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA The Dionne Quintuplets in "Five Of A Kind.’’ 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA “Wu .Wai Khim” (Chinese talkie). 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. ROYAL CINEMA “Punjab Lancer” —(Hindustan Talkie). 5.00 and 8.30 p.m.50 words
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Article48 1939-09-20 6 —Reuter. London, Sept. 20. On the Stock Exchange, although prices generally tended to be lower, the final tone was steadier with tobaccos and occasional breweries showing signs of recovery. Business was small and no selling ■pressure was visible. Wall street was firm. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article741 1939-09-20 6 Wednesday, Sept. 20. 11/TOST interesting of all reactions to Hitler’s Danzig speech is the impression it gives Washington circles that the Fuehrer is laying the ground work for his expected peace offensive” to be carried forward by diplomatic action by Italy or even possibly,741 words
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Article495 1939-09-20 6 The Sound And The Fury T HAVE been trying to estimate how much better off w.e are now that it is possible to travel it 141.74 miles an hour on water. All I can make of it is this: If we lived on the shores of a495 words
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Advertisement175 1939-09-20 6 There are OVER A MILLION satisfied USERS OF ‘QUALCAST’ r BALL BEARING LAWN MOWERS BALL-BEARINGS ON ALL SIZES 14” Model “H” $15.00 SELF-SHARPENING IZL99 AH SHEFFIELD STEEL BLADES IO EASY OILING ADJUSTING FACILITIES SPECIAL PRICES TO CLUBS SCHOOLS CATALOGUE POST FREE SOLE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND)175 words
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Advertisement35 1939-09-20 6 WHEN BUYING TIN PROVISIONS Always Specify. DEL MONTE PRODUCTS are known the world over. o OBTAINABLE AT Ail the leading dealers. O' 80LB AGBNTB Henry Waugh Co., Ltd.. PENANG. Rlnppei*. Ipoh and Kuala laaiqmr. ■JW-W.--W-V.V35 words
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133 1939-09-20 7 rplIE Colonial Office has announced I the appointment of Mr. Hugh Fraser as Federal Secretary to the F. M. S. Government. Mr. Fraser has been acting in that ap|M>intmerit since the retirement of Mr. C. I>. Ahearne, the first holder of that post. Mr.133 words
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Article174 1939-09-20 7 Penang Chinese Discuss Plans At a meeting of representatives of Chinese Clubs. Associations and Schools at the Penang Philomathic Union, Acheen Street, last night, it was decided to hold the Double Ten Anniversary. commemorating the founding of the Republic of China, by calling a mass meeting at noon174 words
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Article39 1939-09-20 7 Overseas Bank At Bangkok The Bangkok branch of the OverseaChinese Banking Corporation is to be closed, it is officially announced by the Singapore head office. Business will stop after the end of this month, it is stated.39 words
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Article45 1939-09-20 7 The suit between Sundarammal (f), plaintiff, and D. V. Das (defendant) which was down for hearing in the Supreme Court today has been postponed to the October List. Mr. T. E. Conaghan is for the plaintiff and Mr. Raghavan for defendant.45 words
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Article42 1939-09-20 7 A class in knitting and crochet will be t?ld at the YWCA. Rest Room at 10 a.m today. Members are requested to come provided with needles and wool. Mrs. Penny has kindly promised to attend to teach and advise.42 words
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Article, Illustration41 1939-09-20 7 Noel Coward, playing the piano to Leonora Corbett. Robert Eddison and Joyce Carey when they rehearsed in London for his new show. It consists of two plays, which Mr. «ward will produce, as well as acting in both.41 words
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Article867 1939-09-20 7 WOMEN PROMISE CO-OPERATION MRS. A. M. GOODMANS APPEAL TO ALL COMMUNITIES A STIRRING appeal to the various communities through their women representatives was made by Mrs. A. M. Goodman, wife of the Resident Councillor, Penang, at a meeting] of women! held at the Residency yesterday,867 words
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122 1939-09-20 7 It is officially stated that the Malayan domestic quota r the third quarter of i()3g, corresponding to the international quota of joo per cent, is ~i per cent Jhe 1 nternational Tin Committee meet in London tomorrow (September 21) when it is122 words
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Article280 1939-09-20 7 Comprehensive Drive For H ar Fund “Bring and| buy sales,” mahjong I drives, a «■omic rugby match and a I motor (gymkhana were a few of the numerous suggestions made at a re- cent meeting of the League of Cfheer- ful Givers who are to assist280 words
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Article73 1939-09-20 7 Fruit And Vegetable For The Blind A Service of Thanksgiving for Harvest will be held at Saint George’s Church on Sunday, 24th Sept. Gifts of flowers, fruit, and vegetables will be gratefully received, and may be sent to the Church on Saturday, 23rd Sept, if possible before73 words
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135 1939-09-20 7 Whole Of Wool Clip Purchased Under Appraisement Scheme Advice has l>een received by the Australian Government Commissioner in Netherlands India concerning commodities to which restrictions on export from Australia have so far been applied or are likely to be applied in the near future. The British135 words
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Advertisement29 1939-09-20 7 GET IT AT PRITCHARD’S JUST ARRIVED CANADIAN FISH Soles Halibut Salmon Salmon Trout Smoked Salmon AUSTRALIAN MEATS Mutton SOUTH AFRICAN FRUITS— Apples Oranges Grape fruit PRITCHARD CO,. FOOD department.29 words
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Advertisement309 1939-09-20 7 I A MILLION SMILING REFLECTIONS otnuint "beau BRummEU" ta BEACH CRAVATS r 1 unn l M d USA jjP x ———l f j Genuine Beach Crave* tife- A H cu Beach Label There is no end to the popularity of genuine Palm S> Reach Ties last year over a million309 words
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Article543 1939-09-20 8 SUPPLIED BY MESSRS. ANTHONY CO. New York. September 18. The following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed to-day. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Saturday’s To-day’s 30 Industrials 152.01 117.78 20 Rails 32.07 30.81 15 Utilities 25.01 24.25 New York Stock Exchange, business done total volume 1.730,000 shares.543 words
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Article92 1939-09-20 8 Penang. September 19, 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 3/4 Canadian 51 9/16 On France Demand 2052 1/292 words
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Article142 1939-09-20 8 Show For World’s Fair New York, Aug. 21. Bullfighting at the New York World's Fair, in an extremely modified form, has received the blessing of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A demonstration was given by Sidney Franklin, the American matador,142 words
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Article196 1939-09-20 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seilers J/'» A. 5/3 Bangrin Batu Selangor 1-50 Burma Malay 21 b Hong Fatt 9 1 Jelebu Johan Tin K. Kamunting 8 3 K. Lanjut 18 Kamunting 9 Klang River 1-90 2.00 Kramat Tin 11 z 12 Kuchai 150 Kundang BZ9 Lukut 70 75196 words
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Article492 1939-09-20 8 Green And Collier, Limited Singapore. September 15 We quote the following influences which have affected the market this week: SATURDAY. (9TH>:— The mark?, opened all buyers and no sellers and bids were 32 for Oct Dec.. 30 I'2 for Jan./ March and 30 for April June. There492 words
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Article185 1939-09-20 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST rubbers Buyers Sellers Batu Lintang Kedah J" 5 Kuala Sidun 231 Kundong 147 rs Mentakab Temerloh 55 mining. Ampat 5 5 1 Qpx Austral Amal 5 3 Bau Selangor 155 1Fa k 6 Hongkong Tin Jelapang K. Kamunting 8 3 Kuchai Ord 152 i j XCan185 words
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Article279 1939-09-20 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampats 5 5 6 A. Hitams 22 9 23 9 A Wengs 90 Bangrins 19 -6 3. Selangors 1.52? 1.574 Hong Fatts 98 98 Jelebus 35 "OU Johans 28 31 Kamras 1 2/14 Kamuntings 9 3 10/ K. Lan juts !8 18 6279 words
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Article79 1939-09-20 8 The Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.i Rubber Co., Ltd., 68,500; The Badek Rubber Estate Ltd. (Staffield Estate) 18,500; The Bradvall (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate Ltd. 42,500; The Chersonese (F.M.S.) Estates Ltd. 71.000; Dennistown Rubber Estates Ltd., (Denntstown Estate? 25,800; The Highlands and Lowlands Para Rubber Co., Ltd. 86,000; The79 words
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Article175 1939-09-20 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Seller. A. Amalgamateds 5 1 Batu Selangors 147. Hitams 37 4 42 j Hong Fatts 921 97 Johans 27 K.Kampars 11,9 12/.'. K. Lan juts 17/6 18 6 Kramats 11/6 12/ Kuchais 1.50 1.6( Laruts 6/11 6/74 Lukuts 70 Pungahs 18/ Putehs 85 92 Rahmans175 words
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Article182 1939-09-20 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller» Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Bassetts 55 60 Batu Lintangs 1.10 1.15 Bentas 1.07$ 1.12$ Brogas 65 70 Indragiris 1-35 1.45 Kuaia Siduns 2.35 2.45 Lunas 1.70 1.80 Malaka Pindas 1.30 1.40 Mentakabs 43 46 Pajams 1.95 2.05 Sungei Tukangs 1.05 1.10 Tapahs 1.90182 words
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Article126 1939-09-20 8 The Ayer Weng (Rahman) Development and Prospecting Company, Limited, was 70 piculs. Ngow Estate, Renong 3 Dredges; 1833 i hours; 319,400 cubic yards; tin ore won 748.16 piculs. Takuapa 2 Dredges 1258 hours, 256,2’*' cubic yards; tin ore won 1530.00 piculs, Huey Moot 1 Dredge: 600$126 words
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Advertisement863 1939-09-20 8 BAJNKS THE CHARTERED Nederlansche BANK Handel-Maatschappii fl* INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA 1 1 J (Incorporated In England by WT Royal Charter 1853) V Paid-up Capital £3 000,000 ■eaerve Fund £3,000,000 ■nrve Liability or Proprietors £3,000.000 (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY) Head Office Ko. 38 Bishopgate, London, E.C. 3 (Incorporated in the Netherlands863 words
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Advertisement10 1939-09-20 8 KL. j|ONLy RECKITT'S I Bag blue mak£s CLOTHES WHITER M10 words
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Article164 1939-09-20 9 Customs Officer Rumours Johore Bahru. A settlement was announced before Mr. Justice Mills in the Supreme Court on Monday in an action for damages by Mr. J. Tolmie, superintendent of tne preventive branch of the Johore Bahru Customs, against a Chinese rubber planter, Ng Keok. The164 words
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Article1021 1939-09-20 9 CENSORSHIP POSTAL Pos«tal articles posted locally for the Straits Settlements, the ted Malay States ard the Unfederated Malay States are not subject to censorship at the present time. Postal articles for all other destinations are subject to censorship, and mjist bear ota the wutside of the cover the1,021 words
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319 1939-09-20 9 —William G. Corp in the Publishers’ Weekly, New York. N.B.C. Co-operates Alliance Du Livre With the active assistance of the most progress elements m the French book trade the Alliance du Livre was launched at the beginning of 1937. The Alliance modelled itself closey on its—William G. Corp in the Publishers’ Weekly, New York. - 319 words
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Article298 1939-09-20 9 Last Letter Not Read At Inquest While his 22-year-old wife was out for a walk with his best friend, a young soldier hanged himself at his home. The story was told at the Ln quest at Bovington Camp. Dorset, on LanceSergt. John Alan Steed Barkby, 23. of298 words
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Article314 1939-09-20 9 Bandits Beaten Off By Escort A 70-year-o]d man routed three men who tried to rob a bank cashier of a bag containing £BOO in a lonely alley at Cheam, Surrey. The man, Mr. George Jones, of Church-lane, Cheam, employed for four years as a bank314 words
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Article242 1939-09-20 9 Advocated As Check To Japan Washington. A sharp division of opinion has been revealed between Mr. Paul McNutt, who has just resigned the High Commissionership for the Philippines, and his succesor, Mr. Francis Sayre. Mr. McNutt, speaking at Charlottesville, Virginia, repeated the thesi?, which he has242 words
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Miscellaneous1581 1939-09-20 9 RADIO TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS B. B. C. broadcasting The programmes are subject to alter- News In English ations and the changes given at the T beginning of the broadcast ‘Local Time) B. B. C. TRANSMISSION ONE Tran.smis.sion 650 a.m. Mc/8 m.) 7 50 a.m. USB Ml Mc/s ai'U ‘2,’, 1“™*«1,581 words
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Miscellaneous673 1939-09-20 9 HONGKONG One of the following trequencies will be used. ZBW2. eO9 Mc/s 49.26 m». ZBW3. 9.52 Mc/s (31.49 m.) ZBW4. IS 19 Me s <19.75 m < ZBWS. 17.75 Mc/s <1690 m.< 11 20—11 40 a.m Relay—Service of Intercession from st. Johns Cathedral. 11.50 Mozart —Concerto in E Flat Major,673 words
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237 1939-09-20 10 A Husband And Several Children HPIIE announcement of Merle Oberon’s marriage to Alexander Korda brought to mind an interview we had at the Brown Derby restaurant here, the day before she sailed for England says a Hollywood writer. “The reason 1 must leave Hollywood?’’237 words
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Article115 1939-09-20 10 When it was learned that Charles Laughton was coming to Hollywood for the role of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, queries began as to whether his wife Elsa Lanchester would also appear in films here. To all questions, Laughton gave a negative answer, that his wife would115 words
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Article162 1939-09-20 10 Symphonic Film Venture (By Jeanette Rex) Hollywood (By Mail). A RTURO Toscanini, one of the world’s greatest musical conductors is being tempted by Hollywood. Until he saw the picture “They Shall Have Music’’ and heard the perfect musical scoring of Jascha Heifitz’ violin, he re--1 used162 words
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Article, Illustration751 1939-09-20 10 THEY’RE AS EERIE TO MAKE AS TO WATCH By John K. Newnham IVTEXT time you see a horror film, watch the heroine closely and see if you can tell when she is acting and when she is being really frightened. It had never occurred to751 words
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Article173 1939-09-20 10 horror heroes are going straight in new films. Bela Lugosi is playing his first sympathetic role on the screen in Garbo’s “Ninotchka,” in which he has the part of the Chief Commissar at Moscow. And Boris Karloff has a straight dramatic role, without any horror and without173 words
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Article, Illustration515 1939-09-20 10 Dolls Instead Of Drawings r |’’\VO London artists have devised a new method of making cartoon films which they claim is much cheaper and quicker than th. method of multiple drawings used by Walt Disney. The inventors, Mr. J. Gordge and Mr. \V. Haughton, have515 words
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Article104 1939-09-20 10 For Musical Interpretation In Films For distinguished achievements advancing the standards of music > interpretation in motion pictures N* son Eddy, the well-known Hollywooc star has been selected by the AmericaInstitute of Cinematography. Inc the Institute's Award of Achievt and Honorary Membership for tbi v- 1939.104 words
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106 1939-09-20 10 All Hollywood records for the nun ber of children appearing in a Hollywood movie are shattered with tmweek’s call for 650 children for 1 Bing Crosby* picture “The Star Mai Not just ordinary children are bvi used, because the request asks trained singers, dancers106 words
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Advertisement220 1939-09-20 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, also220 words
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Advertisement89 1939-09-20 10 P. O. AND BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANIES (Incorporated In England) 4c For Freight Passage or particulars apply to ISLAY KERR Co., Ltd. Penang ■■■■■■■■«■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a» BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, Sailings and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents (Incorporated in the89 words
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668 1939-09-20 11 P.M.R.C. Lose To P.C.F.A. In First Division I he Penang Chinese Football Association, who are l.eague (.hampions this season, captured two more points vesterdav when they defeated the Penang Municipal Recreation Club bv two goals to nd on the Dato Kramat Ground yesterday. be668 words
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Article298 1939-09-20 11 Leng Hock’s Fine Win In 100 Metres The swimming season terminated with the Open Swimming Championship which took place last Sunday, when five of Penang s best swimmers were seen in action. z Ng Leng Hock who has been doing well in the recent Triangular Meet held298 words
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Article99 1939-09-20 11 Chinese To Meet Indians Tai pi ng. A rugger match will be played this evening between the Taiping Chinese XV and the Taiping Indians Team on the King Edward VII School Ground. The following will represent the Chinese:— Lian Kon Kooi: Ong Sam Chong, Nai Phuang. Hor99 words
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Article413 1939-09-20 11 CHINESE WIN IN FIRST MATCH rpHE Chinese Recreation Club opened their hockey season yester--I day when they scored a convincing win by three goals to nil over the Indian Association in a fast and interesting game on the Victoria Green. The winners were better in413 words
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Article395 1939-09-20 11 Ironsides Trounce Chee Yan 6--1 Ipoh. The Ironsides trounced the Chee Yan English School by six goals to one in a friendly game of hockey played on the i P.C.R.C. ground yesterday. Play was ■one-sided in the first half when the Ironsides forwards were on the attack395 words
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65 1939-09-20 11 CLASSIFICATION OF HORSES PONIES Esquire And Vergros L p To Class 3 Tne following are the latest amendments to the S.R.A. Classification List of Horses and Ponies: HORSES Transfers from Class 4 to Class 3 Esquire. Vergros. NEW CLASSIFICATIONS Class I—KAI TERE Class 2—NEVER SET Class 3—GRAFMOND, HARPO Class 4—HONEYPUSS.65 words
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435 1939-09-20 11 Kuala Kangsar The Clifford School won their first hockey match of the season when they beat the Police by three goals to one at the Polo field on Monday. The Cliffordians showed plenty of thrust in their attack but inability to follow up435 words
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Article148 1939-09-20 11 P.S.G vs. “E” Coy At Western Road A rugger match will be played between the P.S.C. and the Volunteers “E” Coy. at Western Road, today, at 5.15 p.m.— The P.S.C. team will be as follows: G. D. A. Lundun; B. H. Willson, J. S. Vine, J. F.148 words
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Article53 1939-09-20 11 A goal scored by Bobby Yeang in the very last minute of the game enabled the Sporting Diamonds to defeat the Penang Recreation Club by the odd goal in three, in their hockey friendly played on the Esplanade yesterday. When the interval was taken the53 words
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612 1939-09-20 11 P. C. F. A. Likely Champions: Week’s Matches Reviewed The Penang Football Association League competition in both Divisions is in its concluding stages, there being only six First Division games and one Second Division match more to be played. In the Senior League, the612 words
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542 1939-09-20 11 Bitter experience has forced the leaders of large armies to acknowledge the fact that disease is as great an enemy as a well armed opponent. Before the present age of applied I medicine, armies, as a rule, suffered i greater losses, through542 words
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Advertisement77 1939-09-20 11 BD.O {prescription if you are a sutTerer frotr. ■W Eczema, Ringworm, Dhobiea ty Itch, Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, r Psoriasis, Singapore Foot, Itching Eruptions and Rashes, um D.D.D. Prescription Just a few drops of this marvellous lotion and you bare instant relief. Irritation and pain goes at once, and a77 words
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Advertisement55 1939-09-20 11 AVAILABLE TXjff S. ALLY'S Every Comfort Obtainable AT RAJDHANI HOTEL Siam Premier Hotel at Moderate Terms. DOUBLE ROOM Baht 11.00 Inclusive food SINGLE ROOM Baht 6.00 AU rooms with private Bath attached, hot and cold running water Telegrams “METROPOLE” BANGKOK. 19 3 8 ACHIEVE MEN TS...N9 I WAKEFIELD J JSMMb55 words
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Article88 1939-09-20 12 (From Oiu Own Coi respondent) Kuala Lumpur. There are seven newcomers in the Selangor team which is to meet Negri-Malacca this week-end in the first interstate rugger m itch of the season. The following have been selected to represent Selangor :—D. IL Harper; H V. Shelton Palmer,88 words
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Article428 1939-09-20 12 Prison Sentence On Two Malays Mohammed Tamby Jasm, who had several previous convictions, was yesterday convicted on a charge of theft of a gold watch, belonging to Mohammed Kassim. Ahamed N,awavi Jbin Ishak was also convicted. The case was tried in the Penang Middle Court before428 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-09-20 12 SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL photographed at New Malden, Surrey, in his new streamline motor-boat Bluebird II in which he established a new water speed record.28 words
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313 1939-09-20 12 FREE HANDICAP FOR 3-YEAR OLDS AT the Winter Meeting of the Singapore Turf Club, to be held at Singapore on November 11, 14 and 18, the chief attraction will be the race for three year-olds, over 7 furlongs, the stakes for which will be $2,500313 words
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Article180 1939-09-20 12 .—Reuter Secret Broadcast By “Freedom Govt.“ London. Sept. 19. The ••German Freedom Government,’ again broadcasting from a secret station, asks, •’How much has Hitler cost us in this war’? The announcer says that Herr Hitler’s protective squadron in flights coi>ists ot a saloon aeroplane,.—Reuter - 180 words
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1032 1939-09-20 12 SPEECH TO DANZIGERS DANZIG, SEPT. 19. “I HAVE TRIED TO FIND A SOLUTION FOR POLAND. I SUBMITTED PROPOSALS ORALLY TO THOSE IN POWER IN POLAND. THEY KNEW THOSE PROPOSALS; THEY WERE MORE THAN MODERATE. I TRIED TO RECONCILE THE ECONOMIC DEMANDS OF POLAND WITH THE—Reuter. - 1,032 words
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Article40 1939-09-20 12 —Reuter. London, Sept. 20. The first British air casualty list issued tonight from the Air Ministry announces that 17 men are missing of whom 14 are believed to have been killed and three taken prisoners.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article134 1939-09-20 12 Gav Gorse For Local Lawyer Gay Gorse, a new' English jgeehorse, is expected to be landed in Penang tomorrow for Mr. Ong Huck Lim, the Penang lawyer, and owner of Oorugan, who won twice at the recent Singapore meeting. By Walter Gay out of Green Copse, Gay134 words
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Article73 1939-09-20 12 WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. MIDDAY QUOTATIONS UN: Penang $117.25 Business dene 150 tons Singapore $117.25 RUBBER: Penang (Spot) 36ic Singapore (Spot) 36 ic COPRA: Sundried $3.40 Black Pepper $9.50 TAPIOCA: Medium $3.25 Fair Seed $2.80 RICE: Indian Parboiled s6.o' Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.60 No. 2 $7.40 Rangoon White73 words
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Article166 1939-09-20 12 Reuter. His Majesty the King paid a surprise visit of inspection to the troops in training in the West of England With an entire lack of formality His Majesty went round inspecting several j infantry battalions in their routine work. His Majesty, who was accompanied by;.— Reuter. - 166 words
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Article91 1939-09-20 12 Chinese Pleads Guilty Singapore Tan Cheong, a 23-year-old Hokkien wirwith another Chinese escaped n' the Police Court lock-up August 31 was arrested on Mon day night and was produced )>• terday in the Third Court on a chai of escaping from lawful custod to which he91 words
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Advertisement326 1939-09-20 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road Phone 1477 1478 with Telegrams: “Gazette” p, n;i Rates of Subscription for Pinang i, and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTI Local s.S Delivery F.M s t. Monthly $2.50 $3.00 Quarterly 7.50 Half-Yearly 15.00 18 00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S p Quarterly326 words
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