Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 February 1940
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Title Section18 1940-02-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Vol. XCVIII. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.18 words
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177 1940-02-17 1 Rugby, Feb. 17. i enemy submarine was bombed and possibly d J.oyed in the North Sea yesterday by an aircraft of th R.A.F. Coastal Command. -8.0. W. Th, ot of the aircraft, it is undersj(,, in London, observed the enemy sU >e on the-8.0. W. - 177 words
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Article77 1940-02-17 1 —Reuter. Amendment Defeated In U.S. Senate Washington, February 16. An amendment to the Neutrality Act forbidding United States planes to make anything but forced landings in Bermuda owing to the British examination of United States mails there, was introduced in the Senate to-day by Senator Clark of Missouri.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article66 1940-02-17 1 -Reuter Refusal To Serve In Legion In France Paris. February 16. Twenty-seven foreigners of CzechoSlavak origin were sent to a concentration camp near Ramboillet on a* charge of carrying on activities dangerous to the country. They were employed in National Deforce factories and were stated-Reuter - 66 words
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Article65 1940-02-17 1 Reuter. Eighth Polish Professor Killed By Gestapo London, February 16. A ’ordins to the Polish radio in France, aj 'ti .r rminent Polish scholar Professor I.mat Chrzanowski who occupied the Chair of Literature at the University of C"u has died in the notorious concenhat:.):. amp at. Reuter. - 65 words
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Article39 1940-02-17 1 Reuter \ine Sentenced To imprisonment Paris, Feb. 16. ’ommunists were sentenced to from one to five years’ imnent by a Military Court for on Communist propaganda, m lude the Mayor of Vigneux 1 c Municipal Councillors.Reuter - 39 words
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Article21 1940-02-17 1 Reuter. Washington, Feb. 17. mse of Representatives has the $996.772,000 Navy Appro'll eliminating the Guam proU Reuter.Reuter. - 21 words
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Article23 1940-02-17 1 —Reuter. Paris, Feb. 17. unique states: “There was our patrols. One of them “me losses when crossing a minefield.”— Reuter.’—Reuter. - 23 words
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Article229 1940-02-17 1 .—Reuter. Second Reading Passed By Lords London, Feb. 16. The House of Lords passed the second reading of the Cotton Industry Bill which is designed to promote the export trade. Lord Templemore, introducing the Bill, said that exports in the cotton trade were especially’ vital in wartime.—Reuter. - 229 words
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Article64 1940-02-17 1 —8.0. W. £54,080 Grants Paid To 570 Persons Rugby, February 16. Questioned in the Commons today as to how many refugees had received the £2OO Emigration-. Grant since the Czech Trustees were appointed, the Home Secretary said that between July 21 and February 7, 311 giants representing 570—8.0. W. - 64 words
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Article46 1940-02-17 1 —Reuter. London, Feb. 17. The tanker “Creofield” (839 tons) is fourteen days overdue and must be presumed lost. Two Finnish ships, bound for Britain with timber, have been captured by the Germans and confiscated, according to an announcement by the Helsinki Radio.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article368 1940-02-17 1 Anglo-French Trade Co-operation -8.0. W. Rugby, Feb. 17. Franco-British trade is discussed in the weekly journal the “Economist” which regards the rapid growth of the practical cooperation between the two nations as the outstanding good that has come out of the war. During the past five-8.0. W. - 368 words
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Article171 1940-02-17 1 Reuter. WAR MINISTER ON NAZI MOVE London, Feb. 16. Asked by a war correspondent here this evening whether he thought there was any likelihood of a German attack on the Western Front, Mr. Oliver Stanley, says Reuter’s correspondent with the 8.E.F., replied: “ItReuter. - 171 words
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Article159 1940-02-17 1 —B O.W. German Story Not Based On Army Disclosures Rugby. February 16 Replying to Mr. Mander who had askel whether the Prime Minister would make clear that the report of the secret session in the Commons which hac’t appeared in the Hambiiraer Fremdenblatt was a fabrication and—B O.W. - 159 words
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Article116 1940-02-17 1 —Reuter. Big Majority For Mr. Gandhi’s Nominee Bombay. Feb. 16 The final majority of over 1,600 votes in favour of Maulena Abdul Kalam Azad, eminent Muslim and Mr. Gandhi’s friend, in the Indian Congress presidential elections has considerably brightened the prospects of an early Congress return to—Reuter. - 116 words
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330 1940-02-17 1 Dogged Resistance By Defenders Of Summa APPEAL FOR HELP Sweden’s Delicate Position STOCKHOLM, FEB. 17. THE POSITION IN REGARD TO THE WHOLE QUESTION OF PRACTICAL HELP FOR FINLAND IS EXTREMELY DELICATE. The suggestion that Finland has declared herself to be in a desperate plight is.—Reuter. - 330 words
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Article321 1940-02-17 1 —Reuter. Nazi Murder At Sea Oslo, Feb. 17. It is officially announced that Norway has made three protests in Berlin recently against the sinking of Norwegian vessels and reserved the right to claim damages for loss of life and property. The Norwegian Seamen's Association are threatening—Reuter. - 321 words
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Article45 1940-02-17 1 —8.0. W. Rugby, Feb. 16. The United Artists Exhibition at the Royal Academy of works by present day artists was visited by the King and Queen this morning. The Queen purchased a painting she had admired on the previous visit. —8.0. W.—8.0. W. - 45 words
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Article219 1940-02-17 1 Reuter. Message Of Appreciation To Be Sent By The Queen London,Feb. 16. The Queen has desired to show her appreciation of the great public spirit shown by those householders who during the last six months had sheltered children unknown to them and provided for the childrenReuter. - 219 words
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Article259 1940-02-17 1 —8.0. W. Strength Double That Of A Year Ago Rugby, February 16. The British Army strength is double what it was one year ago. This, with other interesting figures, was .authentically disclosed today. Excluding the Indian Army, which is 150,000 strong, the Army in January 1939, consisted of—8.0. W. - 259 words
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296 1940-02-17 2 SWEDEN REJECTS APPEAL For Two Divisions Of Men Stockholm, Feb. 16. 'T'HE Prime Minister stated that Sweden had rejected A the request from Finland for direct military aid. The newspaper Aftonbladet states that the Finnish Government had advised Sweden that Finland could.—Reuter. - 296 words
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206 1940-02-17 2 —Reuter. PROTEST BY BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 16. It is learned that Brazil has sent a note to the Governments of other American nations protesting against the pursuit of the German steamer, Wakama.” inside the 300-mile neutral zone. The “Wakama” scuttled herself on—Reuter. - 206 words
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Article55 1940-02-17 2 .—Reuter. German Efforts To Acquire Control London, Feb. 16. German efforts to acquire control of Rumanian oil interests have been intensified during the past few weeks, states the Financial News political correspondent. Substantial minority participations have already been acquired in a number of instances and control is obtained.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article26 1940-02-17 2 London, Feb. 16. The wreckage of the “Giorgio Ohlsen” was found off the East Coast and seventeen of the crew were saved.26 words
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Article119 1940-02-17 2 Reuter To Be Converted Into And Incorporated Company New York, Feb. 16. The decision to convert the famous i banking house of J. P. Morgan and Company from a partnership to an incorporated company under the same name from next April is set forth inReuter - 119 words
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Article74 1940-02-17 2 —Reuter. Efforts To Obtain New High-Speed Fighters New York. February 16 According to the Associated Press, Sweden has begun negotiations with the United States War Department and State Department in an effort to obtain the release for export of an up-to-date type of high speed fighting—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article47 1940-02-17 2 —Reuter. Market Quietly Irregular London, February 16. On the Stock Exchange, week-end considerations restrained activity and consequently the market was quietly irregular. Induslrials were fairly steady and gilted°edi end home rails were easier while Kaffirs were firm on small Cape support. Wall Street was steady.—Reuter.'.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article33 1940-02-17 2 .—Reuter. Admiral Byrd Arrives At Valparaiso Santiago, Chile. Feb. 16. Admiral Byrd’s ship, the “North Star,” has arrived at Valparaiso where she will take on board two aeroplane engines end stores.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 33 words
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348 1940-02-17 2 —Reuter. FEAT OF THE “ANTELOPE” London, Fcoruarv 16 It is now officially revealed that the British destroyer which sank two German U-boats last Friday was H.M.S. Antelcpe. The “Antelope" is one of the Reserve Fleet and her commander is Lieut.-Com-mander R. T. White.—Reuter. - 348 words
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Article132 1940-02-17 2 —Reuter Possibility Of Getting In Touch With Allies New York, February 16. Considerable speculation has been aroused here by the cryptic remark made by President Roosevelt to newspaper representatives prior to leaving for a holiday cruise in the cruiser "Tuscaloosa.” President Roosevelt said that it might be.—Reuter - 132 words
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Article23 1940-02-17 2 —Reuter. London, February 16 The death has occurred of the wellknown women doctor, Eliza Lv'h Sloan Chesser —Reuter.—Reuter. - 23 words
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Article278 1940-02-17 2 Wave Spreads To S pa i n London, Feb ic tWROPE continues to be in the grip of frost j new low temperature records continue to I. The cold wave has spread to Spain where tl has fallen to nineteen degrees Fahrenheit at Bur’—Reuter. - 278 words
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Article152 1940-02-17 2 MEN OF "EXETER" "AJAX" Reuter. Entertained To Lunch At Plymouth Guildhall Lone on, February 16. All work was suspended for nearly an hour in Plymouth today when 350 officers and men from the "Exeter” and “Ajax” marched through the port behind a marines’ band to the Guildhall where they wereReuter. - 152 words
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Article124 1940-02-17 2 —Reuter Grenades Delivered To “Bogus” Officer Budapest. February 16. A successful hoax is reported here whereby fifty thousand hand grenades ordered for the German Anny were taken from a munitions factory at Brunn in Sudentenlar.d Two days befote the date on which the grenades were due—Reuter - 124 words
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Article23 1940-02-17 2 .—Reuter. Milan. February 16 The famous prima donna. Mme. Tetrazzini. is suffering from cerebral haemorrhage and is now unconscious.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 23 words
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240 1940-02-17 2 Rugby, Feb. 16. Obstacles in the way of effective Russo-German co-operation are discussed in The Times which marks that the organisation of Russian resources by Prussian efficiency is a “dream which has always been attractive to the German Army leaders, but is likely”—8.0. W - 240 words
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Article79 1940-02-17 2 —-Reuter. r Fph mam independent and frep emptied p tn a broadcast speech t 0 the on the occasi second anniversa.y of the co independence. President !tl] Lithuania at the p e. sent tim( cessarily felt some anciety nection with the danger of the tension of—-Reuter. - 79 words
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Article235 1940-02-17 2 AH Posters hi Pekin To Be Removed Pekin, Feb. li According to reliabt report, the ktf police authorities have received tions to remove all tr. 1 s of anti-Bntit posters and destroy uni:- d stacks of sa» The police are also instructing Ch:na shopkeepers to rem<235 words
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Article103 1940-02-17 2 Reuter- Mass Deportation To Poland Zurich. Feb. 1« Details of the mass deportation rf Jews to the Jewish reservation bin in German-occupied Poland by the Berlin correspondent of Nt uezuercher Zeitin. The correspondent states trTuesday night, Nazi guards roiM over 13.000 Jews in Stettin and themReuter- - 103 words
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Article54 1940-02-17 2 Reiitet Petition tor IMiorff Filed According to r u o f Los Angfeles M U.S. President 1- vorce from hi- n the late Dr J the intemation fp U’ltD uv j He is charrar. The couple hav ce teß 4. The marria he wifeis tflW It was agreed_ Reiitet - 54 words
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Article42 1940-02-17 2 _.£eut er 1 J 1.500 Mr.l K<‘g istirf TX «re being C Fifteen hund ith tered weekly i the Australian --dney b l Corps, accordin d are GT these abou f g e ute r and accepted for c_.£euter' - 42 words
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Advertisement105 1940-02-17 2 TOWN OR UP-COUNTRY O ELECTRICITY NEEDED. j H THE NEW MARCONI no BATTERY model (X VOLT BATTERY IS ALL THAT IS IRED. RESULT EQUAL ro a j S SET WITH ASTOUNDING RECEP- 7 TION AND QUALITY” PARTICULARS AND ILLUSTRATION INSON PIANO Co. s.s. Ltd, PENANG STEEL K WINDOWFRAMES FRENCH DOORS105 words
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1788 1940-02-17 3 J. B. FIRTH - Ind The German People Have Assented And Applauded Ry J. B. FIRTH UlJl ..SES play a great part in v ..ar, and those which look tl ie x. lest often reveal unsuspectt > mplexities. Tl i had hardly begun when old on very1,788 words
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Article155 1940-02-17 3 Hard-boiled r.a.f. men at an aerodrome in France looked askance when a pilot with the badges of a squadron-leader stepped out of a plane and pulled out a powder puff. They need not have worried. The squadron-leader was Mrs. Grace Brown, of the W.A.A.F., mother of155 words
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Article141 1940-02-17 3 London. Mr. Justice Stable recently ordered a young solicitor personally to pay part of the costs of an action at Manchester Assizes. He was Mr. Arthur Dolland, of Bishopsgate, London. E.C. It was stated that when an action against his client was continued against the client's wife141 words
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Advertisement298 1940-02-17 3 STOMACH SCFFERERS Don’t be miS'led So successfully has Maclean Brand Stomach Powder cured thousands of cases of Stomach trouble throughout the world, that its name and appearance have been imitated far and wide. Many of these imitations being sold to-day claim to be made according to one or other of298 words
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Miscellaneous22 1940-02-17 3 I J PH I'z n ZZJ Ou I WINDOW DRESSING RIBBENTROP: “FcrEans vou might make her expression a Itcle more wlnnino. Adolf!”22 words
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Miscellaneous54 1940-02-17 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson it \lk i Jr- J-! I <7 Rob -hm 111 f GERTIE GESTAPO (The Synthetic Spy) Dear Fuehrer.—Excellent use has been made of the evacuation scheme by our intellectual friends in England. Children I noted ‘n a remote villatge school are eagerly adopting our54 words
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2200 1940-02-17 4 Helping on Economic and Military Fronts BROADCAST REVIEW BY MR. J. L. METTER A SUMMARY of what Canada has done and is doing in the prosecution of war was broadcast by Mr. J.L. Mutter, the Canadian Government Trade Commissioner in Singapore last night from 8.M.8.C.2,200 words
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Article666 1940-02-17 4 February 15. Dua buah lagi kapal selam Jerman telah kita tenggelamkan hari sa-malam. Demikian-lah dengan segera telah di-ambil bela oleh Tentera Laut British kerana pehak musoh meneggelamkan tiga buah kapal pemiagaan British sa-malam. Kapal2 kita yang di-tenggelamkan mereka itu ia-lah kapal pembawa minyak yang bernama666 words
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Article188 1940-02-17 4 Problem For Surgeons Sung, the Giant Panda, which in life delighted London Zoo visitors, will in death provide the Royal College of Surgeons with one of its most interesting anatomical subjects. Never before has a complete specimen been available at the College for dissection. Dr. A.188 words
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Article338 1940-02-17 4 Egypfs Co-operation And Turkey s Friendship the Malays and other Muslim communities the most interesting development of the war for some weeks past has been the arrival of large forces of troops from Australia and New Zealanc in Egypt. This move was explained in a338 words
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Advertisement335 1940-02-17 4 NEARLY BECOMES A BUROEN Q though NIGHT STARVATION iJi I ll'j NERVvX I JOHN, I RESTED BED I THOUGH HE IS AND EXHAUSTED ALL ALL'THE AFTERNOON, HAVE T 0 I ENJOYING THE AX /IV ft A THE TIME, DOCTOR. J BUT I'M JUST j CHARM SIR £VEN(N/G j I'LL LOSE335 words
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Article65 1940-02-17 5 U!IC n,,.,, of the 2nd DepartPenang Chinese Epworth il s ’ut eon Meeting, the first of heid tn Epwor tti League will be <j a y Royal Cafe at 1.30 p.m. torn will be after the Penai L Rotary Luncheon of the Club. Miss Khoo Chooi65 words
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Article389 1940-02-17 5 Election Of Office-Bearers Kulim. At a general meeting held at the Club premises, the following were elected office-bearers of the Ibrahim Club for the year 1359: President (ex-officio) H. H. Tunku Abdulrahman; Vice-Presidents: Tuan Syed Soft, Wan Kassim; Chairman Treasurer: Dr. Low Chin Seang (reelected);389 words
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Article359 1940-02-17 5 Parit Buntar Train T ragedy STORY OF LOVE FOR GIRL Parit Buntar. /CROWDS of people gathered in the Parit Buntar Railway Station on Thursday evening, to see the body in pieces, of a Tamil rubber tapper of Trans-Krian-Estate Nibong Tebal who was alleged to have359 words
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Article138 1940-02-17 5 Lam Khwai, who pleaded guilty before the Third Magistrate, Mr. Lim Koon Teck, yesterday, to a charge of assisting in the management of a public lottery, the Singapore Turf Club lottery, on Feb. 15, was fined $5O. The accused was arrested as a result of information from138 words
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Article452 1940-02-17 5 Sikh Landowner Fined $3O Kuala Kangsar. Kesar Singh, a Sikh landowner, who was on $5OO bail on a charge of storing excess rubber in his residence was convicted and fined $3Cf by Che Ahmad tin Mahmud, the Magistrate in the Police Court, yesterday. The Magistrate further ordered452 words
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Article102 1940-02-17 5 The annual general of the Penang Boy Scouts Local Association win be held at Scout Headquarters, G«een Lane, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27: AGENDA 1. To confirm the minutes of the last annual meeting 2. Easiness arising therefrom. 3. Any motion of which102 words
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Article310 1940-02-17 5 Wembley Hostesses Subscribe $6lO The following is a list of hostesses of the Wembley Cabaret who have subscribed towards.the Wuhan Songsters Fund:— Miss Girlie Goh $150.00 Miss Messie Khoo 120..00 Miss Beow Beow Lim 100.00 Miss Low Lay Geok 50.00 Miss Lilian Poon 20.00 Miss Katy Low310 words
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Article580 1940-02-17 5 Social Personal The Resident of Selangor has ordered that the use of Courts of Justice Road, Kuala Lumpur, to through vehicular traffic is prohibited. 4 s Mr. A. J. Fyfe, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Malayan Forest Service, has been seconded for service under the Government of Brunei. Mr. J. H.580 words
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Miscellaneous460 1940-02-17 5 majestic /!;T*/>««’•'■ loda y •> OIL 6-75 9.30 M vriXKE 15, 30 50 CENTS J pM downstairs netv You TO See This Picture Without Being Thrilled! (JORDON HARKER a ;l j n His Most Famous Role z Tn Sector Elk in the Supreme Of Jvinre Thrill of 1940 WTHE return460 words
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Miscellaneous149 1940-02-17 5 Penang’s Most Luxurious A<rConditioned Theatre Controlled by SHAW BROS. LTD., Singapore. Last 3 Shows Today At 3 9 6.1 o 9.30 p.m. The Greatest Suspense-and-Shock Mystery Ever Written! The Astounding Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on the Ghostly Moor. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “THE HOIUND OF THE BASKERVILLES” with Richard Greene149 words
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Miscellaneous165 1940-02-17 5 The Greatest Adventure Picture Ever Screened QUEEN'S 3 SHOWS DAILY AT 3 P.M. 6.15 9.30 MATINEES AT 3 P.M. Reduced Prices Downstairs 15, 30 50 Cents. Paramount’s immortal story of heroic adventure BThe Greatest Adventure* Romance ever Filmed! GARY COOPER THE NEW BEAU GESTE' GARY COOPER RAY MILLAND ROBERT PRESTON165 words
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Article426 1940-02-17 6 OPEAKING at the Mansion House recently in support of the National Savings movement, Sir John Simon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, disposed of an apparent inconsistency by arguing that in the early days of the war it was quite right to advise people to go on426 words
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Article136 1940-02-17 6 HEX CINEMA “The Hound of the Basker villes” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. “The Man In Iron Mask’’ midnight Matinee. QUEEN’S CINEMA Gary Cooper in “Beau Geste” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. “The Phantom Empire” midnight Matinee at 12.15 a m MAJESTIC CINEMA Gordon Harker in “The Return Of136 words
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Article507 1940-02-17 6 The Match Of Ihe Century may be three wars going on, but the topic of the hour —at least where this office is concerned —is, how will Riding Boy, Eureka, Tic-Tac, Alaska and the rest of them fare against the A.R.P. eleven in tomorrow’s big match? It507 words
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Article646 1940-02-17 6 Saturday, Feb. 17. VI R- OLIVER STANLEY, Secretary for War, was non-com-mittal when he was asked by a war correspondent yesterday during his tour of the Western I*rout whether he thought there was any likelihood of an immediate German attack. “Your guess is as646 words
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Advertisement208 1940-02-17 6 h k T. T’J M^"Wr B WWF i ’T —II V 1 1 I M /W>* H KQ VH Cfl LD B E C K 5 deceptive cleanliness MAY SCREEH EXISTING DECAY ®A front of gleaming white enamel may hide from J lA\ you and others a process i--L \v\208 words
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Article214 1940-02-17 7 I. KAE TO MOVE si !>OKT of WAR GIF! nded orders of the day for .-day's meeting of the Federal eludes the following tichonourable Colonel C. Rae. t B.i to move: this Council gives its hearty to the wish of Their Highfhc Rulers of the Federated states214 words
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Article175 1940-02-17 7 Prison Sentence On Four Sikhs Remarking that it was a cowardly and brutal attack, Mr. A. W. Bellamy in the Police Court yesterday passed sentence of six weeks' rigorous imprisonment on each of the four Sikhs, Dara Singh, Jogindar Singh, Bahai Singh and Tara Singh, who were175 words
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Article119 1940-02-17 7 Participants Fined $lO Each A nnt of $lO each was imposed on two well-dressed Chinese, Teh Thean Yew md Teh Hock Yam, who pleaded guilty in the Third Court yesterday to a chartie of disturbing the public peace by fighting in front of the Victoria Jetty ia119 words
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Article35 1940-02-17 7 H. W. Jewkes B. Th. will speak r Cremendous Times,” the firs', of a series of Prophetic Lectures a Adventist Chapel, 140 Burman morrow evening at 7.30 p.m. All 'come to attend.35 words
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Article, Illustration47 1940-02-17 7 The Hon. Mr. A. M. Goodman, accompanied by Mr. H. Hall, Regional Inspector, presenting badges to A.R.P. wardens at Thursday’s function in the Residency grounds, when the three branches of the A.R.P. organisation were present to receive badges and certificates of office.47 words
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1152 1940-02-17 7 Suggestions Made At Annual Meeting CL' A complaint that certain books were monopolised by “circles” was made by Mr. Sydney Smith at the annual general meeting of the Penang Library yesterday. Mr. Smith said that when “A” returned a certain book, he brought a1,152 words
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Article299 1940-02-17 7 SAYS WOMAN WAS SWEET ON HIM The allegation that the complainant, who had been rather sweet on him, was disappointed when she found out that he was paying court to another girl and had framed this charge against him was the defence of a 17-year-old299 words
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Article72 1940-02-17 7 Pleading guilty to a charge of assisting in the management of a public lottery, a Chinese, Lam Khwai, who had sold two Singapore Turf Club sweep tickets to his assistant, was yesterday fined $5O in the Penang Middle Court. Tan Wah, the assistant who purchased the tickets was72 words
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330 1940-02-17 7 Show At The Rex For The Patriotic Fund 'TMJESDAY, Feb. 20, has been set aside by the management r of the Rex Theatre for the presentation of “The Allied Forces.” a series of stirring British and French films of topical interest, for the benelii of330 words
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Advertisement73 1940-02-17 7 solve B all your W J WEDDING JSMWI 2 GIFr J PROBLEMS Z H I IFNII V? V “Long life” is the toast —and also an essential B g 11® IIL/lltjii.l feature of the perfect gift to the Bridal Pair. At HENDRY’S you will see a helpful selection STREET, of73 words
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Advertisement291 1940-02-17 7 Malaya Patriotic Fund Rex Theatre Under the Distinguished Patronage an 1 Presence of The Honourable The Resident Councillor (Mr. A. M. Goodman) The Commander, Penang Fortress (Brigadier C. A. Lyon, D.SO.) The Naval Officer-in-Charge, Penang (Capt. J. G. Fraser, 0.8. E., R.N.) The Consular Agent for France (Commander C. J.291 words
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810 1940-02-17 8 School’s Tribute To Generous Patron Of Education Ipoh. “No one has done so much for edu- 1 cation in Malaya as the late Towkay Leong Sin Nam,” said Mr. R. Kesselring, principal of the Anglo-Chinese School, at the memorial service held in memory810 words
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Article109 1940-02-17 8 Mine Statistics for the first half of February 1940 were as follows: Katu Tin Dredging Ltd. hours run 267: cubic yards treated 34,000; tin ore won 185 piculs. Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. hours run 273; cubic yards treated 69,000; tin ore won 344 piculs. Ratrut Basin109 words
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Article524 1940-02-17 8 Library Notice The following publications were issued or received by the Dept, of Statistics. S S. and F. M. S„ during the period Jan. 15 —31, 1940, inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library. Fullerton Building, Singapore. Applications may be made by members of524 words
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Article421 1940-02-17 8 List Of Penang Contributions The Chartered Bank of India, Australia. and China, as Treasurers of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, acknowledge receipt of the following Penang subserptions. Amount previously acknowledged $102,149.28 Monthly contribution by the Pathological Laboratory Staff 500 Proceeds of P.F.A. vs. The Navy Match played at421 words
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Article94 1940-02-17 8 Penang, February 16, 1940. (B'j 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 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/10 On New York Demand 46 15/10 Canadian 51 11/16 On France Demand 2060 1/494 words
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Article1120 1940-02-17 8 Markets May Be Recaptured From Germany London, January 17. In selecting the participants in Great Britain’s export drive, so essential to strengthen the financial sinews of war, the claims of the tinplate industry command close attention by the appropriate Government Departments. Here is an industry that1,120 words
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Article113 1940-02-17 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: 'Spot" £240. 15. 0 £241. 5 0. “Forward” £240. 10. 0. £241. 5 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” $122.50 $122.75 Business done 75 tons 50 tons PENANG “Spot” $122.50 $122 75 RUBBER: LONDON: ‘Spot” 13d. “Forward” 13d. 1” 1 SINGAPORE: “Spot” 38%c PENANG: “Spot” 38113 words
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Advertisement331 1940-02-17 8 BAN K S b BTj >Jp jbjr} S22jX2a i I 1 r 1 SAVINGS tyou fo A dollar saved Is an extra dollar earned. A Savings Account is the best inducement to save. To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to time is to331 words
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Article124 1940-02-17 9 .—Reuter. Waited 12 Years For Dead Master Sydney, (New South Wales). A BRASS plate has been unveiled in z a ward at the St. George District Hospital, near Sydney, to commemorate the loyalty of a dog which has stayed in the hospital grounds ever since his.—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article864 1940-02-17 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR 2ND SUNDAY IN LENT. 7.15 a.m. Mattins and Litany. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Holy Conununion (Tamil) 10.30 a.m. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 4.15 .pm. Sunday School in the Parsonage. 6.00 p.m. Evensong Sermon Psalms 119 VV. 33—48. Hymns 279, 355, 91, 27.864 words
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Article378 1940-02-17 9 Important Reform In Wartime Finance Starting New Year’s Day, 1940, a. nationwide system of Kung Ku (Publw Treasury) for the control of receipts and for the disbursement of publio. funds) was introduced in all Chinese government offices. The new system, which replaces the traditional decentralized method of378 words
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Advertisement130 1940-02-17 9 r IRIUM FOR SPARKLING TEETH> to clean your teeth with Pepsodent containing IRIUM. The minute it touches your teeth you have a delightful sensat ion of its invigorating, refreshing foam. And Wife what a wholesome tingle of freshness it leaves behind it! But k*S£ esc test «dl—look io your mirror130 words
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Miscellaneous1229 1940-02-17 9 I O-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS 1 BROADCASTING B. B. C. News In English p.m. B c. 6.05 b' v s Nummary. (Local Time) C 2O M-drigals and Part s< by Transmission 5 6.50 a.m. B.BC. Scottish Singers. 7.50 a .m. 650 News Bulletin. Transmission 6 11.20 a.m. 7 00 England Now”1,229 words
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Miscellaneous616 1940-02-17 9 HONGKONG One of the following frequencies will be iused. ZBW3. 9.52 Me/£.<31.49 m.) ZBW2. 6.09 Mc/s (49 26 m.) ZBW4. 15.19 Mc/s (19.75 mA ZBWS, 17.75 Mc/s (16.90 m.) 10.20 a.m. Relay—Morning Service from St. John’s Cathedral. 11.35 Mozart—i Divertimento, No 17 in D Major—Sir Hamilon Harty conducting the London.616 words
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161 1940-02-17 10 .—Reuter. Cars Stranded And Many Casualties New York, Feb. 16 Ten people have been killed at Boston, scores were injured and thousands marooned as a result of the worst blizzard that New England has experienced for years. Conditions are chaotic and the streets are.—Reuter. - 161 words
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Article84 1940-02-17 10 Tteuter. Lords’ Request Declined By Foreign Secretary London, February 15. In the House of Lords this afternoon. Lord Ponsonby asked the Government to arrange a secret session to discuss matters arising from the war. Lord Noel Buxton and Viscount Cecil supported the request. Lord Halifax declined toTteuter. - 84 words
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Article72 1940-02-17 10 —Reuter. N isit To Australian Camps Jerusalem, Feb. 16. Mr. Anthony Eden, on arrival, was welcomed by the Commander-in-Chief and the other officials. Afterwards he drove to the Australian camps. Mr. Eden told Reuter that “having seen these fine men I would like to take’—Reuter. - 72 words
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825 1940-02-17 10 Reason For Using Illegitimate Means At Sea London, Feb. 16 Ihe compilation of a list of German violations of International Law was described in the Commons today as being a “very lengthy task and it is one which is likely to become longer—Reuter. - 825 words
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347 1940-02-17 10 TERRIFIC RUSSIAN PRESSURE Withdrawal Of Defenders From First Line Posts Soviet Troops On Summa Front Superior To Those Previously Encountered Helsinki, Feb. 16 It is stated to-night that in the face of the terrific Russian pressure on the Karelian Isthmus, Finnish troops have withdrawnReuter. - 347 words
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277 1940-02-17 10 —Reuter. MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD Bombay, Feb. 16. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, an eminent Muslim, was elected President of the forthcoming Indian National Congress to be held at Ramgarh, Bihar, next month. Mr. Azad has already received over 1.100 votes while his opponent Mr. Roy,—Reuter. - 277 words
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Article85 1940-02-17 10 —Reuter. 280 Cross Into Holland From Germany London, February 16. Two hundred and eighty three las eart who crossed the Dutch frontier yesterday on their release from Germany represent the last party of a total of about 400 lascars employed by a German shipping line whose British subjects—Reuter. - 85 words
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44 1940-02-17 10 —Reuter. According to the official Italian News Agency aln cargo steamer the “Giorgioohlesen” sank off the east coast of Great Britain yesterday after striking a mine. She was oi 5 694 tons and had a crew of thirty-two.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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316 1940-02-17 10 —Reuter. Gherillas Active In I pper Reaches Various obstacles in 16 the Yangtse river, according° f Foreign Office spokesn. a Chinese guerillas who first > the upper reaches of t r* Ve in condly, floating mines; t, ties in bringing whar hulk, other river facilities into—Reuter. - 316 words
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Article53 1940-02-17 10 —Reuter. Capture Of 53 Points Claimed By Soviet Moscow, Feb. 16 A communique states: “On the Karelian Isthmus the enemy are retreating and abandoning arms and war materials and also suffering serious losses. Yesterday Soviet troops occupied 53 defensive fortifications Six enemy planes were brought down—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article45 1940-02-17 10 —Reuter. London, February 16 An Air Ministry communique report' the following Air Force casualties. Nine killed in action, three missing, believed killed in action, one died from wounds received in action, seven missing, twelve killed on active service; seventeen died on active service.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article79 1940-02-17 10 —BOW. ar Contribution Of 500 Rupees London, February 15. Pum Za Maug, Chief of the Kamhau tribal area in the Chin Hills, has offered 500 rupees to the British Government as a war contribution. The spontaneous gift which has been gratefully accepted on behalf of His—BOW. - 79 words
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445 1940-02-17 10 TRIUMPHANT EXETER" COMES HOME SAFELY Lying German Reports And Rumours Dispelled Rugby, Feb. 16 The safe arrival in Plymouth of H.M.S. “Exeter should set at rest doubts, frequently expressed in the German wireless and the Press agency reports, regarding the fate of that cruiser. In the German accounts of the•—B 0-W - 445 words
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Advertisement114 1940-02-17 10 THE BEN UNE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a LINE (Incorporated in Australia) Fof particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents114 words
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Advertisement34 1940-02-17 10 u Jl IEESS--' /it ST" too cond |tl0 depends on you. Keen n gen W* always by regular dos>r -reeds originalconditionerfordc;' manGL eß ,t. Essential in all case ECZEMA,etc. Full 2 Bartholomew Clo»e. Londo»>34 words
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Article188 1940-02-17 11 IHE RIDING BUI’ -TIC TAC “EPSOM JEEP” “EUREKA” "MAN-ON-THE- “THE iMAJOR” «enang Penang Ipoh Kuala Lumpur SPOT” Ipoh Singapore RACE 1 Dancing Foam Shoot Up Shoot Up Shoot Up Dancing Foam e Sheila II Silver Lace Dancing Foam Dancing Foam Silver Lace 2 C‘ a 7188 words
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Article1011 1940-02-17 11 ACCEPTANCES FOR TODAY Race I: Ponies Class 1 Div. 2 —7 Furs. —2.30 p.m. (>3 2 WINSOME 5y 9.04 “Fourth Avenue Kongsi” Turley 04 4 SILVER LACE 5y 9.04 Messrs. Sturges Little Hobbs 0 0 1 DANCING FOAM 4y 9.01 “Bulan Stable” Bowden 4. 4 0 21,011 words
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Article318 1940-02-17 11 NORTH vs. SOUTH TODAY Ipoh. qpHE annual hockey test between North and South will be played this afternoon at Kuala Lumpur. The former will be without the services of J. E. Slade who is unable to travel. Koelmeyer (Selangor) will take his place in the318 words
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Article328 1940-02-17 11 FRADE SCHOOL BEATEN «V FAST GAME rpHE Royal Engineers, Penang, after having beaten the Penang Recreation Club and drawn with the Penang Garrison, defeated the Government Trade School by the comfortable margin of four goals to two in a fast and interesting game of hockey on328 words
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393 1940-02-17 11 4-1 Victory At Tai ping Taiping. rpilE return inter-State? hockey match between Perak and Kedah was play- ed here on the Esplanade today on a water-logged .ground and in a steady drizzle throughout the game. Perak won by four goals to 1. The first393 words
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Article102 1940-02-17 11 P.R.C. Ladies vs Has-Beens The following are the teams for today’s match on the Esplanade between the P.R.C. Ladies and the P.R.C. “HasBeens”: P.R.C. Has-Beens: O. R. Thomasz; E. C Valberg, F. J. G. Aeria, A. A Jeremiah, H. M. Thomasz, L. I. Robles'-. R V. de Cruz, R.102 words
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Article, Illustration252 1940-02-17 11 Eliminating Contest For World Championship In Singapore Approved Singapore. rpHE tight between Star Frisco, contender for the world’s bantamweight title, and Ventura Marques, feather and lightweight champion of Singapore, scheduled for last Friday and postponed as Marques was stated to be suffering from252 words
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Article69 1940-02-17 11 The following are the results of matches played on the P.S.C. Green at Western Road on Thursday:— SINGLES HANDICAP Scr. J. H. Carline beat +6 Sydney Smith 21—17. 4 A. H. Carson beat -j-6 W. C. Murray 21—11. 2 E. G. Bird beat —4 Rhvs Williams 21—13. DOUBLES69 words
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Article69 1940-02-17 11 S L.R.C. vs Marines S.C. On the Renong Ground today at 5.15 p.m.— S.L.R.C.—Chong Foong Chin (capt.); Mohamed Salleh. Tan Beng Kiat; Ismail, Apparaju, C. R. Cornelius; Ahmed Saaid, Choon Chooi. Bakar Awang. Kok Chan and Krishnasamy. Reserves: Packari and Weng Kin. Linesman: Ibrahim. Alor Star Police Beat Rambling69 words
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Article165 1940-02-17 11 Today RACES: Singapore Spring Meeting (3rd Day). HOCKEY: P.R.C. Ladies vs. Has Beens. North vs. South, at Kuala Lumpur SOCCER: S.L.R.C. vs. Marines S.C., Renong ground. BOXING New World Arena. Tomorrow CRICKET: A.R.P. XI vs. Press XI, Free School ground. Malay C. C. Practice game. TENNIS:165 words
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Advertisement62 1940-02-17 11 W Retief ,n Mr W i 10seconds! your stomach trouble, Bisurated Magnesia gill will always give you quick relief by removing ill the cause. Try it now! Don't suffer another day. 1 Bisurated Magnesia costs very little, from any good chemist or drug store, but always see the oval BISMAG62 words
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211 1940-02-17 12 GOLDEN GLIMPSE FOR THE LONG RACE Ganderdown Should Also Run Well Singapore. holder of the Spring Cup “Tredella*’ is regarded as the best bet at Bukit Timah today. Mr. O. H.M. Sturges, who owns Golden Glimpse and Silver Lace, was at the211 words
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Article105 1940-02-17 12 Geiu‘ral Meeting On Marell I Tapadi. The Annual General Meeting of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Club will be held at the Club premises on the Ist day of March 1940 at 7 p.m. It is learnt that the agenda will be as follows: 1. To read105 words
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Article66 1940-02-17 12 .—Reuter. To Be Published About Middle Of March Tokyo. February 16. At a secret session of both Houses of the Diet yesterday, a spokesman of the Government explained terms for the adjustment of' Sino-Japanese relations. ft* is understood that the Government intends to publish these terms “by.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article88 1940-02-17 12 .—Reuter. Father Of Electrical Industry London, Feb. 16.: The death is announced of Colonel Rookes Evelyn Bell Crompton “the father of the electrical industry” at the age of 94. He first installed electric light in Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Holyrood Palace and London s biggest public.—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article47 1940-02-17 12 —Reuter. 10 German Passengers Taken Off Lisbon. February 16. A Portuguese liner the “Colonial” warstopped of! Sierra Leone by a British sloop which took off six German passengers. Later a French patrol vessel also stoped the “Colonial” and took off four more Germans. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article41 1940-02-17 12 —Reuter. Paris, February 16. Five hundred tanks. ranging from “babies” of two tons to 32-ton monsters were officially hanaed over to the French Army by M. D’Autry the Minister of Armaments somewhere in France today.—Reuter. - 41 words
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120 1940-02-17 12 An interesting hockey match will be played on the Esplanade this evening when the P.R.C. “Has-Beens” will meet the P. R. C. Ladies. The match will start at 4.45 p.m. The following are the teams: P. R. C. “Has-Be'ens”: O. R. Thomasz;120 words
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Article191 1940-02-17 12 Lower Perak Club Beat Police Telok Anson. After a lull in local hockey for nearly a fortnight an interesting hockey fixture of the Lower Perak District Hockey Association was played off on the Speedy Road upper padang here on Thursday afternoon when the Lower Perak Club191 words
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Article74 1940-02-17 12 Indians Beat Erics By 4 Goals To 2 In a hookey match played on the College Ground at Alor Star on Tuesday, the Indians defeated the Erics by 4 goals to 2. On the same ground on Wednesday, the State XI boat the College by 374 words
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Article82 1940-02-17 12 Inspection Visit To Teluk Anson Teluk Anson. The Hon’ble Mr. A G. Robinson. Director of the Drainage and Irrigation Department, S.S.. and Adviser for *he F.M.S., was on a tour of inspection in Teluk Anson on Monday and Tuesday Mr. S. Murray. Senior D.I.D. Engineer Perak and82 words
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Article40 1940-02-17 12 Meeting To I’.e Held Next Week A meeting of the Rent Assessment Board. Penang and Province Wellesley will be held at the Second Divisional Court of the High Court. Penang, on Friday, February 23, at 11 a.m.40 words
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Article44 1940-02-17 12 —Reuter. Former Boer Leader Joins Union Forces London, February- 16. Amongst the latest South Africans to join the Union Defence Forces is the youngest .son of General Koss Dela Rey, a famous guerilla leader in the Sonin African war witn Great Britain—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article48 1940-02-17 12 Today on the Esplanade from 6 pm. to 7.30 p.m. March The Gipsy Caravan Oscheit Selection The Beauty Spot Tate Waltz By The Sleepy Lagoon Coates Overture Le Macon Aubei Selection Stand Up And Sing Ell’S Serenade La Serenatta Braga Fox Trot Back To Back Berlin48 words
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Article28 1940-02-17 12 i.—Reuter. Paris, February 16 It is announced that in agreement with the British Government summer time will be re-established at 2 a.m. on February 25 Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 28 words
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318 1940-02-17 12 President’s Views To Be Obtained A proposal that the Penang Badmiution Association should run an InterSchool badminton competition was con sidered during tne last Tournament Committee Meeting held at the Hu Yew Scab premises. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Tan Teik Lim who forwarded this idea318 words
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Article250 1940-02-17 12 Free Night (lass To Be Conti ii ued Sungei. Patani. The Ladies Section of the Sungei Patani China Distress Relief Fund held a meeting at the Sin Min School, and it was decided to continue with the free night class for Sungei Patani Chinese married or250 words
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Article143 1940-02-17 12 Woman Falls Victim In Chulia Street Another Chinese woman fell a victim to a snatch thief at Chulia Street near the junction of Rope Walk at about 8 o’clock last night. The culprit, an unknown Chinese, made away with a geld necklace and pencil nt. which the woman143 words
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Article201 1940-02-17 12 C.S.C. Activities During Week-End With tne tide at 6.08 p.m. today, the usual Classes at the C.S.C. will be held at 3.00 in the afternoon for Begineers and those interested in the finer technique of water-polo. Tomorrow at 4.00 p.m, there will only be a water-polo piactice. SECOND MONTHLY201 words
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Article331 1940-02-17 12 Woman Acquitted Without Defence Without calling upon the defence, the Penang District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, yesterday acquitted a Malay woman, Puteh binte Salleh, who stood her trial on a charge of kidnapping a four-year-old Malay girl. Siti Ainun, on Nov. 4, 1939, at Penang. Chief331 words
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Article116 1940-02-17 12 Parit Buntar. A middle aged Malay named Mat Sa man bin Ar riffin was produced before Inche Mohammed bin Baba First Class Magistrate and A.D.O. Krian yesterday and charged with outraging the modesty of a young woman Teh binti Saed at Kuala Kuran on December 25116 words
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