Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 February 1940
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Title Section21 1940-02-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY 45. Vol. XCYIH. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article, Illustration197 1940-02-22 1 7HREA7 70 MIDDLE EAS7 .—REUTER. MOVETOWARDS CAUCASUS TO BE MADE? Turkey And Allies On The Alert f LONDON, FEB. 22. THE “DAILY TELEGRAPH” POLiTiCAL CORRESPONDENT SAYS THAT IT IS LEARNED RUSSIA HAS NOW BEGUN TO SHOW HER HAixD IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Unconfirmed rumours.—REUTER. - 197 words
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58 1940-02-22 1 —Renter. Ankara, Feb. 22. Turkish Co-ordination Committee, presided over by Premier Saydam, has been established under the Emergency Defence Law “For thc protection of thc nation” which was put into force yesterday. Thc other members of the Committee will be the Ministers of National—Renter. - 58 words
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Article144 1940-02-22 1 Rome Prepares To Mr. V Sumner Welles Rome, Fob. 22. Count Ciano is going to Naples to meet Mr. Sumner Welles aboard the Rex on Sunday and will probably accompany Mr. Welles to Rome by train. A Government dinner has been arranged in the visitor’s honour in144 words
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Article30 1940-02-22 1 kelter. LONDON, FEB. 22. THE ROME RADIO STATES THAT THE “ALTMARK” HAS RECEIVED AUTHORITY p ROM THE NORWEGI LX GOVERNMENT TO leavejoessing fjord at THE CAPTAIN’S DISCRETION.—kelter. - 30 words
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Article108 1940-02-22 1 —Reuter. hip Party Endorses Mi lee’s Peace Ajms Th, Wellington, Feb. 22. cut I ence of the National ExeBartv Ue New Zealand Labour Bedi t tne Nat ional Council of the Peace labour, endorsed the *8 enim"' S f the Labour Party Th”c y Mn’—Reuter. - 108 words
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59 1940-02-22 1 Reuter. London, Feb. 22. The death is announced of Mr. George Windoe one of the survivors of Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914. Mr. Windoe who was eighty-one was the oldest member of Shackleton’s party. He went alone to Canada before the expedition started to fetchReuter. - 59 words
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78 1940-02-22 1 .—Reuter. Monte Video, Feb. 22. NAZI pocket battleship-—-either the Deutschland or the Admiral Scheer —is now in the South Atlantic waiting to attack merchant ships and to avenge the “Graf Spee,” according to the newtpaper “El Pueblo” which quotes an “authorise 4 source.” The newspaper.—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article152 1940-02-22 1 Mediation In Finnish War —Reuter London, Feb. 22. In the Commons, Mr. Shinweii ivked whether Mr. Chamberlain would consider approaching the league of Nations or President Roosevelt with a view to offering mediation in the, Russo-Finnish dispute. Mr. Butler, who replied, recalled that mediation of the!.—Reuter - 152 words
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Article734 1940-02-22 1 Eagerness To Share Danger 01 War London, Feb. 22. significance of the support freely given to the mother country in her great war effort by the colonies, was emphasised by Mr. Mac Donal I broadcasting tonight on colonial development. He said that no fact should’—B.O.W - 734 words
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Advertisement17 1940-02-22 1 CATE ■l* z' Be> yTgg/ |f> —Bi V. ilaya Penang: Wr IVVN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh-17 words
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Advertisement77 1940-02-22 1 LOOK? JI /s BESTf f liir Agents for North Malaya <£ Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY WHITE ANTS Scientifically. 1 USE (i j PRICES. j Sets. Refills. LARGE for godowns, ll factories, coolie- )1 lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 (f SMALL for indi- )I vidual householders 7.50 5.5077 words
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399 1940-02-22 2 Bombs. ‘Dropped By Mistake? SNOWFALLS START IN FINLAND Soviet Offensive Bound To Be Halted Stockholm, Feb. 21. Ten high explosive and a number of incendiary bombs were dropped by seven Russian planes on the Swedish village of Paajala, five miles from the Finnish frontier. The.- Reuter. - 399 words
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Article159 1940-02-22 2 —Reuter. Successes Not Exaggerated London, February 21 In the House of Commons, asked to give the latest complete information regarding the results of action against enemy submarines, Mr. Churchill said that the successes against U-boa.s had been greater than had been foreseen. Mr. Churchill added: “The results.—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article139 1940-02-22 2 I.—BOW. For Use Of Canadian And N.Z. Soldiers Rugby, February 21 The Dominion Club which has been opened in a large Aidershot house, is being made full use of by Canadian and New Zealand soldiers. With the exception of the domestic staff, all work is done by voluntaryI.—BOW. - 139 words
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139 1940-02-22 2 .—Reuter. Nature Of Charges Not Yet Officially Specified London. February 51 In the House of Commons, Mr. Butler, reporting on the recent arrests of Britons, said t hat Reverend F. E. Watts. Australian in charge of the Kobe branch of the Mission to Seamen,.—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article73 1940-02-22 2 .—Reuter. Increased Business And Rising Prices London, Feb. 21 On the Stock Exchange, rising values and the expansion of business were the outstanding feature of today’s markets. Industrials, oils, coppers, diamonds and certain Kaffirs all met with investment demand and appreciable gains were registered. Home rails were firmer.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article82 1940-02-22 2 —8.0. W. Reply From Bucharest Received In London Rugby, February 21. It is learnt in informed London circles that the Rumanian Minister in London has handed a note to the British Foreign Secretary containing information asked by Lord Halifax concerning the functions of the recently appointed Rumanian—8.0. W. - 82 words
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Article117 1940-02-22 2 .—8.0. W Speeches By Cabinet Ministers Rugby, February 21. 8.8. C. Overseas Services announce that a broadcast by the Lord Privy Seal will be heard on February 21 at 3 pm G.M.T. on GSBBB, GSFFF, GSVVV, GSTTT. Recordings on the same day at 10.45 p.m. on GSCCC, GSDDD,.—8.0. W - 117 words
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Article63 1940-02-22 2 —Reuter. Delegation Leaving For Bucharest Rome, Feb. 21, A trade delegation is leaving for Bucharest in a few days to negotiate an agreement for the development of IteloRumanian trade. The Italian newspapers emphasise the cordiality of the relations between Italy and Rumania which was reaffirmed during the last—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article76 1940-02-22 2 s. —Reuter Failure To Sell Foreign Currency To Treasury London, Feb. 21 Captain George William Tailby, a wealthy Justice of the Peace of Skeffington, Leicestershire, was fined £lOO with £2O costs at Bow Street under the war defence finance regulations for failing to offer for sales.—Reuter - 76 words
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Article27 1940-02-22 2 L—Reuter. The Hague. February 21. Tho Dutch anti-aircraft batteries onened fire on fore'en planes rw Helden during the night, it is officially announced.—Reuter.L—Reuter. - 27 words
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310 1940-02-22 2 ’—p.o W. Rugby, Feb. 21 The Government’s announcement relatin',’ to colonial policy is generally welcomed by the press today. Editorials stress the recognition of the duty towards the colonial peonies which is inherent in the Government’s plans. Thus The Times says —"Mr. Malcolm MacDonald’—p.o W. - 310 words
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Article56 1940-02-22 2 .—Reuter. Exchanges Of Fire In The Rhine Vesg s Areas Paris February 21. A few small exchanges of artillery fire between casemates on the Rhine are reported by the French military authorities today. On the Vcsges front tho British batteries opened fire on so mo German working.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article40 1940-02-22 2 Reuter. 95 Per Cent. Qucfa Fcr Com’ng Year February 21. The International Tea Comm ttee has fixed the figure cf regulation for the control year end ng March 31, 1941, at 9o per cent of the standard, exports.—Reuter. - 40 words
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498 1940-02-22 2 Amsterdam. Feb. 2], i t The Turkish Cabinet’s decision to apply the emergen 4 defence law “for the protection of the nation” has aroused. considerable attention in political quarters in Berlin, it is learoi ed here. Reuter. Surprise is being expressed in those quartersReuter. - 498 words
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Article127 1940-02-22 2 .—Reuter. Increasing Shortage Of Fuel In Germany Amsterdam, Feb 21. No more coal will be supplied to cinemas and theatres and similar places ■f entertainment m Germany unless they are of special importance.” This order has been issued by the Reich Coal Commissioner because of.—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article36 1940-02-22 2 Paris, Feb. 21 It is announced in French Naval circ’es that Br.tish and French naval vessels jesterday afternoon attacked several sub marines but it is not possible to say what the result was.36 words
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34 1940-02-22 2 .—Reuter. London Feb. 21. Vice-Admiral Sir Charles KennedyPurvis has been appointed Commarder-in-Chef, Amcr’ca and West Indies in succession to Admiral S r Sidney Meyrick from March 1940. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 34 words
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519 1940-02-22 2 No Change In AngloNorwegian Relations LONDON, FEB. 21. THE GIORNALIE I> ITALIA’S LONDON CORRESPONDENT STATES THAT DESPITE THE PRESENT DISPUTE, ANGLO-NORWE-GIAN GOOD RELATIONS WILL NOT BE DISTURBED. THE MONTE VIDEO PAPER, IX PLATA COMES OUT WITH THE FOLLOWING HEADLINES: “BOARDING OF ALTMARK. A CRIME HAS BEEN AVOIDED. HUMANITY SHOULD CELEBRATE—8.0. W. - 519 words
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Article246 1940-02-22 2 8.0. W. Responsibility Assumed By Slate Rugby. February 21 Moving the second reading of the OH Age and Widows’ Pensions Bill t* Health Minister said that in spite much that divided the Govern®*® from the Opposition and the many words which had been said, he both8.0. W. - 246 words
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Article61 1940-02-22 2 rtf -B.C Experience “Imperial 5 Adrift in the'r a n ship, the imperi-l ton tartan- ha T > saw a ship commr jt pr ,iv > the darkness i that it was half bv 1 i which had been )|y do. The crew n f of theirrtf -B.C - 61 words
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Advertisement26 1940-02-22 2 STEEL K WINDOWFRAMES H FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes, j MANUFACTURED BY EASTERN MFG. CO. 1, River Road, Penang. •PHONE 1484.26 words
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Article, Illustration988 1940-02-22 3 y Kenneth de Courcy - By !y Kenneth de Courcy THE eyes of Germany and Russia f.isten longingly today on aS un-sc<trched, oil-soaked country lying directly on the route to India. Iran (once known as Persia) W ould be a rich prize for either. Its future held an important988 words
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Article67 1940-02-22 3 London. A secret German aerodrome under cunstruct’on at Lang~oog. in tht Frisian Islands, is revelled by th? latest R.A.F. phonographs, taken on reconnaissance flights. The ba?e is less than 300 mUes from the British coast and 350 miles from London. The photographs reveal batteries of mechanical67 words
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261 1940-02-22 3 Sydney. QYDNEY followers of Father Divine, American Negro evangelist, who were numerous four years ago. have so dwindled as to be ‘‘doing practically nothing.” This was stated the other day by Mrs. G. Main, a representative of the Sydney group. Two years a"o, Father Divine261 words
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160 1940-02-22 3 Perth. I BESIDES being thp oldest soldier in 1 Western Australia, Private Robert Austin Whiting, No. 2018, is the oldest liv.ng member of the 'Buffs Regiment in the world. He served in the Malay Peninsula bom at Maidstone, Kent, in 1846. and160 words
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208 1940-02-22 3 NEW OUTBURST IN NEW ZEALAND Auckland. W7HITE feathers are now being received not only by youths who are too young to enlist but also by men already in the New Zealand forces and others who were in the Great War ranks. When asked208 words
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Article83 1940-02-22 3 Perth. Captain C. A. S. Mansbridge suggested to military authorities that an aboriginal battalion be raised. “As one who has lived among the natives in most parts of Australia, I am inclined to tW.nk the idea worthy Mansbridge. Many abort enes are of serious consideration,” said83 words
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Article, Illustration376 1940-02-22 3 LADY OXFORD - by by LADY OXFORD I HAVE heard it seriously suggested that the Germans might land in Lincolnshire. Though the idea was laughed at, the man who mentioned it was experienced, and had considerable knowledge of German methods and mentality. He said, with truth, that he saw376 words
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Article426 1940-02-22 3 Decisions Of Rio De Janeiro Meeting Rio de Janerio, Jan. 30. Uniform internment principles were adopted by the NeutraEty Commission of the American States which is at present meeting in this city. These principles are to be submitted to all the States of the Pan-American Union.426 words
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Advertisement51 1940-02-22 3 New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TANJONG BUNGAH PENANG. THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS BAR DANCE HALL SEA-BATHING with Diving Stage Complete with Spring Board MEALS AT ANY HOUR Drinks Prices are the same as that of E. 0., Elysee, W embley, etc. COME AND SPEND AN EVENING51 words
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Miscellaneous52 1940-02-22 3 WHAT A j is WAR! j 11 I By Gilbert Wilkinson a s (A I j W G,! V*- y j 7 7 J t LOVEM AND LEAVEM I Don’t kid yerself, pal, you read the Seaman’s Manual I wrong. It’s latitude not lassitude you’ve got to be good at!”52 words
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Miscellaneous30 1940-02-22 3 All in a Day’s Work— by Rick Elmos WILL BE ON HIS I R ACK. (j RE /C74-' <. I .A Bl I -USFO TO BE Agsj 1 track hmasl- 'W<rl30 words
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216 1940-02-22 4 Fined And Warned By Magistrate Malacca. AN 18-year-old Malay woman, Sarimah binte Osman, pleaded guilty to theft of two gold rings before Mr. J. G. Rappoport in the Police Court on Wednesday. Relating the facts of the case. Inspector Yusof said that the complainant216 words
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274 1940-02-22 4 Tributes To Services In Federal Council Kuala Lumpur. Tributes were paid at the Federal Council yesterday to Mr. G. L. Ham, formei British Resident, Negri Sembilan. and Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald former Adviser, Medical Services, F.M.S., by H.E: the High Commissioner and the274 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-02-22 4 MIDDLEWHITE is the name of this pig which was entered by the King for the annual Christmas Fat Stock. Show at Slough. No doubt the boy wonders how many meals the pig will provide.35 words
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1093 1940-02-22 4 Alleged Breach Of Conti •act Against Oil Mill Singapore. A N action for alleged breach of contract brought by two enemy aliens, Robert Curt Barth and Herbert Millhan, with the approval of the Custodian oi Enemy Property, began before Mr. Justice Man ning in1,093 words
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Article308 1940-02-22 4 Offence Under PawnBrokers Ordinance Malacca. An inquiry under a section of the Pawnbrokers Ordinance for the disposal of two pieces of jewellery pawned to two pawnbrokers, regarding which, an offence has been committed, was heard before Mr. J. G Rappoport in the Poilcc Court, Malacca. Evidence308 words
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Article906 1940-02-22 4 DEMANDED “PROTECTION MONEYFROM WOMAN Defence Counsel Gives Notice Of Appeal Malacca. A LLEGATION that she was struck by a man because she refused to give him ‘protection money’ was made h the complainant at the trial of Tan Chow, a 48-year-old Hok kien, who was convicted906 words
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Article503 1940-02-22 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay February 20, 1940 It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will503 words
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Article56 1940-02-22 4 Happy B.E vs E ver h The Happy B.P. !e^ atc b shine B.P. in a singles and 4 fU February 24, .at 4B.P. court. s The Evershine SeO n£‘ Thean Chye. Kh<- S Bok Poon, Lim KheO g. S. Chang Lee. Geh Ewe Chye. Michael chW Lum, Quah56 words
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Advertisement336 1940-02-22 4 r!?j I Starves You Of Health You Need Yeast-Vite Does the picture here illustrate a VCACT.VITF K S IFF I scene In YOUR home? Are there times itfwi viiu ij Lirt. when no matter bow hungry you may con t a ins just those elements of oe you have to336 words
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89 1940-02-22 5 Constables In Women’s Clothes Ipoh. Using the ruse of dressing up as Malay women, a raiding party of seven policemen on Tuesday afternoon succeeded in surprising a gambling party at Chemor. Three Chinese and four young Chinese women, including a juvenile were arrests and some89 words
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Article290 1940-02-22 5 Chinese Driver Pinned Against Steering LENGGONG TRAGEDY Kuala Kangsar. A TRAGIC motor accident occurred near Lenggong yesterday afternoon resulting in the death of a Chinese, while his companion seated at his side had a miraculous escape, when their car, a Ford 10 saloon, while taking290 words
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Article176 1940-02-22 5 Pigs And Boat To Be Confiscated Sungei Patani. Ch’ng Yit Seng, Ch’ng Tong Yau and Loh Meng Leng were produced before Tuan Syed Hussain Jama.ilulail, the First Magistrate, in the District Court, charged with trying to smuggle two pigs over to Penang on 24-12-58 at about 7176 words
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Article326 1940-02-22 5 Broke Into Vacant House A VACANT house in Wright Road was broken into yesterday afternoon, when all the electric switches, including the mains, were removed from Ihe walls. A Chinese, dressed in a pair of black trousers and a white shirt, was detected leaving the326 words
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43 1940-02-22 5 The engagement is announced between John, eldest son of the Rev. G. C. and Mrs. Morrow, Holy Trinity Rectory, Dorchester, and Bettine, only daughter of Mr. N. F. H. Mather, M.C.S., and Mrs. Mather, The Residency, Taiping, Perak.43 words
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Article161 1940-02-22 5 Sale Of Dutiable Cigarettes Found in possession of two packets of “Double Ace” cigarettes which were marked for sale in the Netherlands Indies only, a Tamil stall-holder, Karauinangan, was yesterday produced in the Third Court before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, on a charge of having in161 words
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Article78 1940-02-22 5 Alleged to have struck a compatriot on the leg, thereby causing a fracture of the ankle, an elderly Malay, Ya’acob, appeared before the Third Magistrate, Mr. Lim Koon Teck, yesterday on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Kassim with a stick about 1.3078 words
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Article511 1940-02-22 5 Social Personal Mrs. Hugh Fraser left Kuala Lumpur for home an Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Vethavanam and family who have been away in Ceylon on holiday returned to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. The second list of contributions to the Finnish Red Cross Fund opened by the Consul for511 words
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Article65 1940-02-22 5 Batu Gajah The death occurred at the European Hospital, Batu Gajah, on Tuesday morning of Mr R B. Greenwood, Metalurgist, Temengor Tin Mine, Grik, Upper Perak. The funeral took place at the Batu Gajah cemetery at 5 p.m. the same lav. Religious services were held65 words
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Advertisement492 1940-02-22 5 I ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a WISHING OUR CHINESE PATRONS A HAPPY" CHAP GOH MEH The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. PRESENTING TO-NIGHT, THURSDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, 1940 THE PREMIER AND MOST VERSATILE AMUSEMENT PARKS WEMBLEY PARK MUN NIN CHENG SUN SEE TOY CANTONESE OPERA: Day Show: “HUP FOON FAH” Night Show: “HENG NOW WAN SIEW”492 words
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Miscellaneous518 1940-02-22 5 j Kf vot R PREFERENCE THE New World (-ntrolled by Shaw Bros. Ltd.) Hutton Lane i’hone 3711 Penang. «rtiFßl HE BEST SHOWS ARE MILLED FOR YOUR > XTERTAINMENT -ajfIGHT REDUCED PRICES OF nMl'-! I'> 1 '> AT THE CANTONESE TEOCHEW WAYANGS •WtTRSD VY, 22nd FEBRUARY, 1940 pa Ik LOW CIIOON518 words
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Miscellaneous135 1940-02-22 5 OPENS TODAY I> H AAT 300 > 613 Ifcfc JLJ 9.30 P.M. -i 1 i j w)H> John lit.l• Lyo Lyi by vincint smcrman A WARN» MOS.—Hrst NoMmwl Flrtvr» Scmmim by Im Ken From o Story by WiUJom X Mokte Accflaimed The Best C iiiese Picture Seen For A Long135 words
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Miscellaneous94 1940-02-22 5 5 QUEEN'S LAST NIGHT 6.30 Tonight 9.30 One of China’s greatest historical Pictures I ONG GUAN LEONG in “SWALLOW GIF LI SAIN” with full English and Chinese sub-titles. Prices 20, 40 60 cents. MATINEES TODAY TOMORROW AT 2.45 P.M. “THE PHANTOM EMPIRE” Whole Serial Prices Downstairs 15, 30 50 cents.94 words
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Article525 1940-02-22 6 IN his statement on the “Altmark” incident, Mr. Chamberlain criticised the “inaction” 01 the Norwegian Government in very strong terms but it was no more than what the Oslo authorities deserved. The explanation given the previous day by M. Koht, the Norwegian Foreign Minister, was remarkable525 words
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Article57 1940-02-22 6 HEX CINEMA “The Retain of Di. X” with Wayne Morris and Rosemary Lane 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m QUEEN’S CINEMA Cho Par Ong in "Swallow of Li San” 3, 6.30 and 9.30 pjn MAJESTIC CINEMA Miss Nancy Chang in "Lady Precious Stream” 3, 6.30 apd 9.30 p.m.57 words
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Article570 1940-02-22 6 Goh Meh” rpONIGHT is “Chap Goh Meh” but so far 1 have seen very few signs of it anywhere. Perhaps it’s a reflection of the modern outlook, or a result of the war, or perhaps it is due to the higher cost of living, but there is570 words
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Article596 1940-02-22 6 Thursday, Feb. 22. VY/AS the Soviet bombing of Swe- dish territory yesterday due to a mistake? The visibility was clear at the time of the raid and the village bombed was five miles from the Finnish frontier. Either the marksmanship of Soviet pilots was596 words
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Advertisement370 1940-02-22 6 ■"wriiii i nil H Thousands of critical amateurs say, «This is l,ie So perhaps it’s the camera for sj you, too Takes simple or W ‘tricky’ snaps (action shots, etc.) fT? in rood or poor light. Delightfully easy to use. Finely made. < And very convenient to carry j about.370 words
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Advertisement34 1940-02-22 6 KNOWN THE WORLD OVER |r®elYliontem THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in markets AND need no further Recommendation. :o: Fresh Stocks Received regularly by SOLE AGENTS Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipch, Kuala Lumprr.34 words
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1400 1940-02-22 7 Message Oi Countess Of Athlone Read At Meeting As Commissioner for Overseas, I know all you Guides in c. itever part of the great Commonwealth of Nations you may bi vingare just as anxious to play your part, and I am1,400 words
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57 1940-02-22 7 The speeches of Mr. Winston Churchill and the Captains of the cruisers “Ajax” and “Exeter” at the London Guildhall banquet tomorrozu zvill be broadcast in the overseas service of the B B C., and will be heard in Malaya from 9.30 to 10.2057 words
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241 1940-02-22 7 No Alteration Of Quota Likely London, Feb. 21 In the House of Commons, Mr. Graham White asked whether, in view of the forthcoming meeting of the International Tin Committee, Mr MacDonald would see that no reduction or alteration of the quota should be made241 words
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Article153 1940-02-22 7 MRS. A. H. DICKINSON TO BROADCAST TOMORROW THE first woman speaker in the 8.M.8.C. series “The War from Various Viewpoints” will be heard on Friday at 7.30. This talk is the eleventh in the series. Mrs. A. H. Dickinson, wife of the Inspector-General of153 words
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44 1940-02-22 7 Mr. G. W. Webb, the Assistajit Director of Education ((jhinese), has arrived from S ngapore and will be holding an inquiry ir-ta the recent demonstrate n outs'de the Beach Street PcKce Station in which Chinese school «diiktwn took part.44 words
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Article117 1940-02-22 7 In spite of the fact that the Nooran Opera Company has been playing con tinuously for ten months at Wembley, the appeal of the Company is still nightly proved by crowded houses. “Megat Terameh,” a legend of Trengganu, was the title of the play presented last night. While117 words
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Article146 1940-02-22 7 Kampong Houses And Adjoining Fadi Laud Destroyed *AIor Star. A SERIOUS outbreak of fire occurred at the 19th mile-stone, on the road to Chungloon, when a dwelling house owned by a Chinese merchant caught fire, and many bags of padi and a large quantity146 words
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Article196 1940-02-22 7 Testing Brakes When Acc’dent Occurred Charged with negligent driving and with diiving without a licence, a Chinese, Tan Ah Ying pleaded guilty in the Penang Third Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The charges were a sequel to an accident which occurred on Tuesday at the junction of Noordin196 words
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Article264 1940-02-22 7 1 (To Th« Editor, “Plnang Gazette”) Sir, —As a car .owner, permit me toexpress my appreciation of your editorial of today on traffic problems in Penang with particular reference to cyclists. Weeks have elapsed since “courtesy cops” took to the roads, and it must' be heart-breaking to264 words
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Advertisement244 1940-02-22 7 New i Air-Floated lace Rmder Amazing Discovery of Ihris Beauty Chemist Face powder ten times finer and lighter than ever before thought possible I Only powder that floats on air is collected for use. This is the amazing new process of a Paris Chemist now adopted by Tokalon. A oPoudre244 words
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Article105 1940-02-22 8 Military Operations To Be Started New Delhi, Feb. 21. Military operations will shortly be begun with the object of clearing a small area north and north-east of Bannu on the North-West Frontier Pro vince of gangs belonging to hostile tribes who are using the area105 words
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Article95 1940-02-22 8 Penang, February 21 1940. <Courtesy of the Chartered Barden 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/lfl On New York Demand 46 15/16 5111'1« On Prance Demand 2060 I'4 ire 899 3/495 words
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3636 1940-02-22 8 Dr. K. M. Ariff Traces Progress Of Movement 1931 THE MOST CRITICAL PERIOD IN HISTORY TRACING the progress of the Penang Rotary Club since its inception on August 12, 1930, Dr. K. M. Ariff at the weekly luncheon meeting yesterday described how, in3,636 words
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Article298 1940-02-22 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS VIN Seller» Ampat 5/ 5/3 A. Amalg. 6/3 6/9 A. Hitam 24/ 25/ Bangrins 21/6 22/6 B. Selangors 1.574 1.624 Hong Fatts 1.211 1-24 Jelebus 87 90 Jdnans 32 34 Kamras 1/10} 2/3 Kamuntings 11/ 11/9 K. Lanjuts 23/3 23/9 Katus 23/9 24/9 Kramats 11/6 12/298 words
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Article268 1940-02-22 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/41 Bangrins 22/3 23/ B. Selangors 1.60 1 671 Hitams 40 44 Hong Fatts 1.20 1.24 Jelebus 874 92 j Johans 30 33 K. Kamuntings 8/ 8/4} K. Lanjuts 23/ 23'9 Kamunting» 11/» 12/3 K. Kampars 13/9 14/3 Kuchais 1.70 1.77} Kramats268 words
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Article238 1940-02-22 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Kluang 70 75ex MINING Ampat 5/ 5/6 Austral Amal 6/ 6/6c Ba*u Selangor 1.574 1.60 Berjuntai 10/ 10/6ex Hong Fatt 1.22 1.25 Jelebu 874 90 K- Kamunting 7/9 8/3ex Kamra 1/101 2/3 Katu 24/ 25/ Klang River 1.95 2.05 Kramat 11/74 12/ Kuala238 words
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Article200 1940-02-22 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/ 5/3 Bangrin 22'6 24/ Batu Selangor 1.574 1.624 Hitam 424 45 Hong Fatt 1.20 1.25 Hongkong Tin 22/6 23/6ex Jelebu 874 90 K. Kamunting 8/ 8/3cx Kampong Lan jut 23/3 23/9 Katu 24/ 25/ Killinghall 13/6 14/6 Kinta Kellas 6/3 6/9200 words
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Article255 1940-02-22 8 Allenbys 7 ~t re Ayer uanas 140 Bassette Batu Lintangs > Bentas l l2 i Borellis Brogas Inaiagins Kempas Kuala Siduns Lunas Malaka Pindas ‘J’ l Mentakabs N >’ 8? 2 Pajams 1-874 io! Sungei Tukangs i. 02 j la P ahs 1.85 199. Telok Ansons255 words
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Article145 1940-02-22 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: *S pot £246. 10 0. £244. 10. 0. Forward” £246 5 0 5. 0. SINGAPORE: p t $124.50 Sl2’ l PENANG 8 d 75t0n3 Spot” $124.50 $124 00 PURLER: LONDON: ‘Spot” r 12%d “F° rWar<r 12 13|16d. 13 31M SINGAPORE; "Spot” PENANG: “Spot”145 words
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Advertisement78 1940-02-22 8 BANKS I 11 OUR SERVICES ARE i AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic developme n t s, no business concern can afford not to 1 take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. I The Indian78 words
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Article168 1940-02-22 9 Substitute For Jute Textiles New Brunswick, Jan. 18. A process for making cotton cloth without spinning or weaving is being developed here to provide a substitute for jute textiles. The new process consists of arranging fibres into parallel lines and then chemically welding them together to form168 words
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963 1940-02-22 9 MAJOR-GENERAL SIR CHARLES GWYNN, KGB., C.M.G., D.S. O - What 7 he War News Means BY MAJOR-GENERAL SIR CHARLES GWYNN, KGB., C.M.G., D.S.O. The records of British Army chiefs in this war are worth studying, for they thrown much light on the reasons for British military confidence. Wolseley, Roberts and, above all, Kitchener963 words
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Article359 1940-02-22 9 Warning Children s Minds Ln Soviet Russia ‘Schoois often fail to impart antireligious teaching to the children, with the result that some children leave Soviet schools with religious ideas.” This is an extract taken from a organ of the Communist Party and the Russian Government. A country-wide scheme359 words
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Article159 1940-02-22 9 Colombo. An area expected to contain rich deposits of plumbago, perhaps more extensive than the deposits in the main plumbago-producing areas of the Island, has been discovered as a result of the investigations being carried out by Mr. D. N. Wad’a, the Government Mineralogist, prel’minary to159 words
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Article217 1940-02-22 9 Hostess Claittis Maintenance T. K. Teng, a former dance hall manager, was on Tuesday ordered by the Singapore second magistrate, Mr. Conrad Oldham, to pay $lO a month to a dance hostess, Pauline Chew, for the support of their illegitimate child, Loretta Teng. Teng, who was217 words
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Article218 1940-02-22 9 Serious Offence Says Magistrate Singapore Because this case is so serious and the accused is a promoters’ agent I cannot impose the fine on the usual scale. There is also the question of the amount of money in the case. I have, therefore, no alternative218 words
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Article202 1940-02-22 9 Home In Canton Razed By Japanese SingaporePleading guilty to returning to die Colony after being banished, Kok Kuan Leng was sentenced to nine months’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. JusticePedlow at the Singapore Assizes on Tuesday. Tlie judge remarked that the accused seemed to have kept away from202 words
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Miscellaneous1266 1940-02-22 9 r/wlw RbA b r ns w M W aha* Jk TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING B. B. C. News In English TRANSMISSION—FIVE. K 0,1 From 6.40 9.35 am. R neg 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m? B B c GSC 9 58 Mc/s (3132 m.) GSE 11-86 Mc/s (25 29 m.) (Local Time)1,266 words
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Miscellaneous591 1940-02-22 9 KUALA LUMPUR ZGB4 5.00 Mc/s (CO.OO m) DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS 6.30 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. Tamil, Malay and Chinese Music and News Bulletins. MANILA KZRM 95.7 mc/s (31.35 m.) 4.50 a.m. Music. 5.05 News in Spanish. 5.20 Music 5.35 News in Chinese. 5.55 News in English. 6.05 Program Previews.591 words
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31 1940-02-22 10 j. —Reuter Oslo,. Feb. zi. A Norwegian steamer the “Hof” (r,soo tons) is believed to have been lost with the whole crew of seventeen. —Reuterj.—Reuter - 31 words
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Article115 1940-02-22 10 —Reuter. 11 Survivors Landed Off Eire Coast London, February 21. After being adrift for five days in a. crippled motor boat, eleven survivors of the crew of 24 of the Norwegian steamer whose name is stated to be the “Teenstad”, torpedoed off the West coast of Eire—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article141 1940-02-22 10 —Reuter Loading At Rotterdam Ry Italian Ships London, February 21 The attention of the Minister of Economic Warfare, Mr. R, M Cross, was drawn in the Commons, to the fact that within the last three weeks, over sixteen Italian ships have been loading German coal in Rotterdam for.—Reuter - 141 words
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287 1940-02-22 10 FINNS DECLARE ALL ATTACKS IN AREA REPULSED Rumour Of Peace Proposal Through Germany London, Feb. 21 The Red Army claims to have captured the great Finnish fortress and city of Koivisto guarding the apex of the right flank of the Mannerheim Line defences."—Reuter - 287 words
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Article150 1940-02-22 10 Reuter. 77 Per Cent Against Armed Intervention London, Feb. 21 To-day 77 per cent of the Americans are against armed intervention by the United States if Germany was defeating Britain and France, according to the latest poll taken by the American Institute of PublicReuter. - 150 words
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356 1940-02-22 10 Inhabitants Driven To Desperation By High Cost Of Flour Tientsin, Feb. 21 According to Chinese press reports, six were killed when the Chinese police opened fire on a mob in the native quarter of Tientsin. The crowd were attacking and looting a flour.—Reuter. - 356 words
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Article114 1940-02-22 10 Reuter. Strategic Materials Constitute 90 Per Cent. New York, February 21. A disclosure that strategic materials and machinery essential for war industries constituted almost ninety per cent of Russia’s purchases from the United States since the outbreak of the war in Europe, was made by theReuter. - 114 words
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Article136 1940-02-22 10 Lands Of P o les To Be Confiscated ORDER ISSUED BY GOERING According to ■yetabte'SJ umtn» 1 ed rumours” quoted by the respondent by the National tl** Marshal Goering has ordered the sale confiscation of land belong Poles in Western Poland P 8 U It is stated that all land136 words
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Article57 1940-02-22 10 L—B.O.W. Voting Plans For Troops In England Rugby, February 21. Plans for voting by the Canadian troops in England in the Dominions' General E’ection are well advanced. Polling day in Canada is March 26 end the voting period for Canadian troops in this country will extendL—B.O.W. - 57 words
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79 1940-02-22 10 —■Ponfor Former Communist Leader In France Paris, Feb. 21 A decree depriving Maurice Thorez, former French Cmmunist leader, of nis French nationality will be published in the Official Journal today. The Paris military tribunal on November 28 sentenced him in his absence to six years’—■Ponfor - 79 words
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Article39 1940-02-22 10 .—8.0. W. Rugby, February 21 The Ministry of Supply announces that area advisory committees, consisting of the representatives of employers and trade unions, have been inaugurated at Bristol. Nottingham. Leicester, and Lincoln, and will meet shortly.—B.O.W..—8.0. W. - 39 words
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Article182 1940-02-22 10 —Reuter. i PREMIER’S STATEMENT ENDORSED London. February 21 The Prime Minister's declaration in the House of Commons on the Altmark” incident is unanimously entiorsed by all sections of the British press which describes Mr. Chamberlain’s speech as a prompt and cor.vir.cirvy answer to the arguments advanced—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article153 1940-02-22 10 :.—Reuter. Nanking Puppet To Confer Willi Wang Cirng wei Shanghai, February 21. Mr. Liang Hung-chih, the head of the Nanking Reformed Government, flew to Shanghai on February 19 from Nar king for a special meeting with Mr. Wang Ching-wei in connection with the projected establishment of a:.—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article280 1940-02-22 10 i.—8.0.W. For Gallantry Devotion To Duty London, Feb. 21. Gallantry and devotion to duty in air operations are recognised in the long list of Air Force awards, including three Distinguished Service Orders for Wing Commanders F. L. Pearce, and W. F Staton and Squadron-Leader J R. Hallingspott. Sixteeni.—8.0.W. - 280 words
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Article107 1940-02-22 10 —BOW £40,689,013 Revenue Last Week Rugby, Feb.. 21. The Exchequer returns for the week ended Feb. 17 reveal an income of £40,689,013 against an expenditure of £19,924,791. Income tax again provided a large percentage with £24,068,000 though there is an appreciable drop of nearly £11,500,000 compared with the—BOW - 107 words
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Article124 1940-02-22 10 L—BOW LORD MAYOR’S LUNCHEON ON FRIDAY London, Feb. 21. Londoners will have an opportunity to cheer the heroes of the River Plate battle on Friday when 760 officers and men of the Ajax and Exetei- will come to town to lunch with the LordL—BOW - 124 words
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Article79 1940-02-22 10 8.0. W. Visit To Australia House Rugby, Feb. 21. The Duchess of Kent visited Australia House on Tuesday afternoon ard inspected the work of the Australian Women’s Voluntary Service. Although the work has been primarily undertaken for the Australians’ Hospital, supplies have been sent by the Women's8.0. W. - 79 words
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537 1940-02-22 10 Crew Of Scuttled Ships MachineGunned: Ca.pt’s Version Published Rugby, Feb. 21 In a German broadcast from Bremen last night to Holland and Belgium, the following statement was made —“Eye-witness reports have been received to the effect that lifeboats of the German ship the “Watussi” whichW - 537 words
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Advertisement117 1940-02-22 10 I THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. r UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD117 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-02-22 11 Sonja Henio, the skattntr j im star, has renounced Norioegia n nationality to heco'm.e an American citizen, says the "Daily Herald.*' Berlin talks of people who desert sinkinn ships. In a message to her countrymen, Sonia gives her real reason —the burden of nailing two sets of income54 words
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Article130 1940-02-22 11 Today SOCCER: Greenhall Juveniles vs. 5.X.1., S.X.I. ground. HOCKEY: P.L.H.C. *'B” vs. St. George’s Girls, Francis Light School ground. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24. SOCCER. Greenhall Juveniles vs. Wat Gaik’s XI, Renong ground. CRICKET: P.R.C. vs. Police Sports Club, Esplanade. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28. SOCCER: D.A.F.C. vs. Kedah Police,130 words
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Article139 1940-02-22 11 Greenhall Juveniles vs S.X.L Oh the SX..I. ground today at 5.1 b p.m. sharp. G.H.J.:—Ooi Boon Chye; Joseph Regis, Tai How Kheng; Lee Eng Huat Lim Cheng Poh, A. N. Other; Tye Thoon Tuck, Ng Jit Theam, Khoo Ong Lee, Ng Beng Heng, and Cheah Thean Swee. Referee: —Mr.139 words
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Article58 1940-02-22 11 Greenhall Juveniles U B” vs Younej Olympians On Saturday 24th instant on the Rsnong Ground at 10 a.m. sharp. G.H.J.: —Coi Kok Chan, Cheah Bok Eve, L’m Hock Siang. Gan Thean Chve Tan To k Siew. Sucha Singh. Toh Chin Soo, Loh Neoh Aik, Dubara Singa. Woon Shook Kin58 words
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Article56 1940-02-22 11 Alor Star. The Dean Tiiah Dramatic Comnany. the Malay Opera which nad been drawing good crowds nightly at the Grand Amusement Park here, stared an interesting story entitled “Nor-E-Islam. The arfi'-tics of this well known company made this nlav a great success. The items and the56 words
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675 1940-02-22 11 ]5B HORSES AND PONIES TO RUN Kuala Lumpur, February 21 Excellent entries have been received for the Selangor Gold Cup Meeting to be run on March 2, 6 and 9. The entries comprise the following 158 animals: Class 1 Horses 37 Class 2675 words
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Article75 1940-02-22 11 Ladies Medal Competition Batu Gajah. The Kinta Gold Club’s Ladies Goh Medal competition for the month of Feoruary played on Tuesday was a tie between Mrs. E. S. Willbourn, Mrs. O. Watson and Mrs. A. L. Birse (all square) Among those competed were Mrs Buchanan, Mrs. O.75 words
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Article, Illustration85 1940-02-22 11 greeted the statement by Sir Kingsley Wood in the House of Commons to the effect that the boxer, Tommy Farr, was released from military duty because he was feund on medical examination to be below the required standard. When it was suggested that Tommy Farr85 words
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Article195 1940-02-22 11 D’Orville Scores Only Goal Of Match A solitary goal scored by S. D’Orville enabled the Penang Recrear tion Club to defeat the Daiul Aishan Football Club in a friendly soccer match on the Esplanade yesterday. The game was on the scrappy side, the season having195 words
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Advertisement101 1940-02-22 11 u«etu/ Medicine for all Climates fflCollis BrowijejS S T if Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHCEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. C-rnMAr>L] run I C The reliable Family remedy for &lUMALH LMILLb INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS and is tee only spec.fic in CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and true101 words
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257 1940-02-22 12 Paris, Feb. 22. ABOUT a thousand Hungarians —the first contingent oi a force of 10,000 who have volunteered.to fight for Finland —arrived here today. The ‘‘Paris Soir” states that they are leaving tomorrow for London. Most are ex-Servicemen including some officers and all—8.0. W. - 257 words
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Article187 1940-02-22 12 Mr. C. S. Dong Elected President The Chinese Association, Butterworth, held its annual general meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The following were elected office-bearers for the year 1910. President, Mr. C.S. Dong; Vice-Pre-sidents, Mr. Ang Teik Seng, Mr. Tan Hock Leong; Hon. Secretary, Mr. Yeoh Yew Heng;187 words
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Article194 1940-02-22 12 P.W.F.A. A Notable Absentee Very satisfactory entries have been received this year for the Penang Football Association League. Eleven teams have been entered in the First Divisioii while there are nine entries for the Second Division. A notable absentee from this year’s League are the194 words
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Article120 1940-02-22 12 A Chinese, Cheng Kek Lye, was produced in the Perang Middle Court this morning charged with housebreaking and theft of nineteen electric switches from a house at Wright Road in the early hours of this morning. The charge was explained to the accused and the case120 words
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498 1940-02-22 12 Lord Wakefield, whose Patent Castrol lubricating oils have repeatedly been used for land, sea and air world records, is styled by Tubby Clayton of Toe H., as “the best known citizen of London since Whittington.” Lord Wakefield has just celebrated his 80th birthday498 words
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Article167 1940-02-22 12 Motion To Allot 14 Acres fhe Perak State Council will meet at the Council Chamber, Kuala Kangsar, on Tuesday, February 27, at 10 a.m. The Secretary to Resident will move: That this Council approves the excision from the Kuala Slim Malay Reservation of certain areas of167 words
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Article124 1940-02-22 12 (By “RINGSIDE”) Gunboat Smith and Fighting Ah Kow will feature in the main event of Sunday’s boxing programme ably drawn up by promoter Mr. Cheah Cheng Khoon assisted by Mr. Teh Say Leong and scheduled to take place at the New World Stadium. This is124 words
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Article325 1940-02-22 12 Second Collection Of $126.78 The Hon. Corresponding Secretary of the League, Penang Bidneh. has pleasure in acknowledging the folic wing amounts, collected chiefly in coppers. in Over-S?as League Money Boxes: Brought forward $l.BB, Anon. $11.17, Messrs. S. V Adams .20 P. R. Allcock .22, J. F.325 words
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Article20 1940-02-22 12 .—Reuter London. February 21 The air estimates for 1940 were issued today in token form. —Reuter.—Reuter - 20 words
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Article67 1940-02-22 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 HN: Penang $124.50 Business done Singapore RUBBER: Penang Spot Singapore Spot COPRA: Sun dried Black Pepper TAPIOCA: Medium Fair Seed RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.50 $8 00 No. 2 $7.30 80 Rangoon White No. 1 $7.6067 words
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Advertisement79 1940-02-22 12 PENANG SPORTS CUB DANCE AT WESTERN ROAD i SATURDAY, 24th FEBRUARY, J FROM 10.30 P.M. Tonight! Tonight!! ■Special Qfjap §o6 CA'lefy -Tlttraetion AT THE NEW WORLD Here is an Extraordinary Treat for Our Patrons! NEVER ATTEMPTED BEFORE. GRAND FANCY DRESS PARADE By THE TEOCHEW CANTONESE WAY A XES In THE79 words
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Advertisement457 1940-02-22 12 MALAYAN SHAREBROKERS ASSOCIATION Trailing with the Enemy Regulations Certificates on transfers In order to protect, so far as possible, Companies registered in Malaya or having Local Regiiters in Malaya against infringements of the above Regulations, the Committee of the Malayan Sharebrokers Association have ruled that all transfers passing through the457 words
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Advertisement196 1940-02-22 12 Head Office) 216 Penansj Road p Phone 1477 1478 with naUß Telegrams: “Gazette” Rale, of Subscription f or rin and Sunday Gazette. U PINANG GAZETTE Loca l S.S Monthly PszjT Quarterly 7.50 900 Half-Yeariv 15.00 uOO L Yearly 30.C0 seioo SUNDAY GAZETTE 8C Local S.S Delivery FM S Quarterly ..$125196 words
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