Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 February 1940
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Title Section22 1940-02-27 1 LAST EDITION Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY N W. Vol. XCVIII. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article110 1940-02-27 1 —Reuter. Day And Night Movements ON RIGHT BANK OF MOSELLE Marshal Goering Now In Luxembourg? Luxembourg, February 27. Great German transport activity on the right bank of the Moselle is reported by the correspondent of the Bermosel Zeitung from Remich. Trains are never so numerous, he—Reuter. - 110 words
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246 1940-02-27 1 ROME BELIEVES CONCRETE RESULTS MAY FOLLOW Rome, Feb. 27. |>EFORE today’s meetings, political circles attached practically no importance to Mr. Sumner Welles’ visit which was regarded as an electioneering manoevre by President Roosevelt. The press almost ignored it. But today authoritative quarters are beginning to feelj.—Reuter. - 246 words
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Article148 1940-02-27 1 i. Reuter. Claim To Four-MiJe Limit London, February 26. in the House of Commons, questioned regarding the extent of Norwegian tertitonal waters, Mr. Butler said that *h' question of the principles on which, n v? \v of the special configuration of he Norwegian coast, the limit of territoriali.—Reuter. - 148 words
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Article165 1940-02-27 1 —BOW Ist Squadron Of R.C.F.A. Arrives In England Rugby, Febn: ary 26. The first squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force arrived in England on Sunday momirg and were welcomed by Captain Balfour who handed the Commanding Officer a message from the Air Minister which read “I—BOW - 165 words
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Article89 1940-02-27 1 Reuter. Paris, Feb. 27. planes flew over the Paris region about 10.30 last night. Anti-aircraft guns immediately opened fire and the planes soon turned back. According to an earlier message, gunfire was heard on two occasions in Paris last night following an air raid alarmReuter. - 89 words
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Article56 1940-02-27 1 .—Reuter. 114.000 Tons Of Shipping Sunk Berlin, February 26. A communique claims that a U-b a commanded by Herbert Schultze has returned from a distant vovage durin-’ which she is reported as having sunk 34.000 tons of shipping. The communique adds that this Üboat has now sunk.—Reuter. - 56 words
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351 1940-02-27 1 —8.0. W. PROGRESS OF WAR IN AIR London, Feb. 27. An authoritative summary of the Air Force and its progress in the war in the air from Jan. 1 to the middle of February gives, as the outstanding features, first, the sowing of magnetic—8.0. W. - 351 words
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Article141 1940-02-27 1 BO.W. Considerable Effect On German Exports Rugby, February 26. Qualified economic observers in London i assess the value per month of German exports affected by the Allied reprisal l measures at (between forty and fifty million reichsmarks. This is the value o r German exports wMch cannotBO.W. - 141 words
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Article26 1940-02-27 1 —Reuter. London, February 26 General McNaughton, G.0.C., Canadian Troops, has taken over the administration of the entire Aidershot Command for the next six days.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article460 1940-02-27 1 .—Reuter. and several thousand workers have already volunteered while several hundred thousand people have decided to give Finland a day’s wages every month. The Government has asked Parliament to vote a million kronen to enable Swedish hospitals to care for some thousand wounded shortly arriving from.—Reuter. - 460 words
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Article116 1940-02-27 1 —Reuter. Spanish Steamer Torpedoed Hendaye. Feb. 26. It is confirmed that the Spanish steamer. Banderas, as reported on February 21, has been destrryed by U-boat. —Reuter. “SANTOS" SUNK IN NORTH SEA London, February 26 Reuter learns that the Swedish steamer. Santos. 3.840 tons, was sunk in the—Reuter. - 116 words
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382 1940-02-27 1 —8.0. W. Rugby, Feb. 27. A remarkable flight has been p a^e the pilot of the Coastal Hiniand who for three hours fought his aircraft with a broLn rudder back over the North e<l and made a safe landing at th e—8.0. W. - 382 words
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Advertisement63 1940-02-27 1 fl /S s 4 Agents for North Malaya <6 Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES WHITE ANTS Sets. Refills. Scientifically. large for godowns, it q p factories, cooliev lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for individual householders 7-50 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations and all trees 13.50 11.5063 words
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Article190 1940-02-27 2 Break In Presidential Tradition Foreseen MOVE STARTED BY DEMOCRATS Washington, February 26. r pHE United States may now be said to be prepared for a break with the tradition that the President should never serve for a third term of office. —Reuter. Most papers and.—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article161 1940-02-27 2 —8.0. W. Shipwrecked Men On Raft Saved Rugby, February 26. Once again an aircraft of the Coastal Command has been able to save the lives of shipwrecked seamen drifting on a raft in the open seas. The pilot of an R.A.F. Coastal Command aircraft patrol early—8.0. W. - 161 words
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Article73 1940-02-27 2 —Reuter. No One Allowed Except Residents In District London, February 26 The War Office announces that a large area in North Scotland is declared a protected area from March 11 under the defence regulations. After that date no person will be allowed to remain in.—Reuter. - 73 words
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239 1940-02-27 2 —Reuter. London, Feb. 26. In the House of Commons, Mr. Shakespeare, Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, said that the defensive arming of trawlers and coasting vessels in the North Sea was proceeding with all speed. Machineguns supplied to Finland were not so suitable for—Reuter. - 239 words
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Article185 1940-02-27 2 i.—Reuter. Extension Resolution Before Senate Washington, Feb 28 The resolution for continuing the United States’ present trade pact programme for t.’.ree years from June 12, which was approved by the House of Representatives on Friday, will be considered by the Senate this week. The resolution isi.—Reuter. - 185 words
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Article99 1940-02-27 2 .—Reuter. Question At Present Being Discussed London, February 26 Mr. Butler said that the question of the export of oil from Rumania in all its aspects was at present under discussion. While the discussions continued he was not in a position to make a statement, but His.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article79 1940-02-27 2 —Reuter. D.F.C. For Sq.-Leader Farquhar London, February 26 The Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to Squadron-Leader Andrew Douglas Farquhar, of the Auxiliary Air Force, in recognition of his gallantry displayed against the enemy. The Air Ministry states that Farquhar “led his squadron with magnificent dash and—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article72 1940-02-27 2 —BOW £513,461,780 Raised Last Week Rugby, Feb. 25 The total of £513,461 780 was raised last week by the sale of savings certificates and defence bonds and during the same period, 1 847 new savings groups enroll, ng 1,591,032 names were formed. The campaign, now 13—BOW - 72 words
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Article65 1940-02-27 2 .—Reuter. After Trying To Run British Blockade Oslo, Feb. 26. The German steamer, Orizaba, 4,354 tons, which Is one of several vessels which sailed from Vigo recently to attempt to run the British blockade, has gone aground north of Skjervoey, Northern Norway. The ship is reported to.—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article209 1940-02-27 2 ’—Reuter Religions Liberty Enjoyed London. Feb. 26 An article in the Cairo paper, Ahram, by Deputy Ahmed Mokhtar. entitled “England and Islam." draws a striking comparison between the fate of Moslems under Britain and the Nazis and Bolsheviks. Deputy Mokhtar relates how during his visit to’—Reuter - 209 words
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Article50 1940-02-27 2 i.—Reuter. Ahmedabad, Feb. 26 The general strike fixed for to-day has been called off following an agreement reached this morning.—Reuter. The strike was averted by the appeal of the Governor of Bombay to the employers and workers who agreed to sub mit the dispute to arbitration.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article239 1940-02-27 2 —Reuter. 80 Per Cent For Second Quarter LONDON, FEB. 26. THE INTERNATIONAL TIN COMMITTEE HAS FIXED THE QUOTA FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AT 80 PER CENT, REPRESENTING A CUT OF 40 PER CENT. Following the International Tin Committee’s decision to fix the quota for the*.—Reuter. - 239 words
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Article172 1940-02-27 2 f. —Reuter. Aircraft Brought Home With Broken Rudder London, February 26. A remarkable flight has been made by a pilot of the Coastal Command. The pilot, who was one of those awarded the Distinguished Military Cross, brought his aircraft and the crew safely home after being hours crossingf.—Reuter. - 172 words
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Article65 1940-02-27 2 Reuter. Enemy Repulsed Vi ith Heavy Losses Paris. February 26. A communique says that after trench mortar preparations the enemy attempted .a raid on one of the French outposts between the Rhine and the Vosges. This raid was immediately repulsed with losses. There was increased activityReuter. - 65 words
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Article542 1940-02-27 2 Only Few Defence Patrols In Viipuri Helsinki, Feb. 26 TODAY’S Finnish communique states that Finnish troop* have given up Koivisto Island where the Finnish bath rieg have been shelling Russian troops on the mainland <>• the Karelian Isthmus. After this admission, the communique adds:- o n’’—Reuter. - 542 words
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Article44 1940-02-27 2 —Reuter. Operating Somewhere In Continent London, Feoruary 26 The Post Office engineers believe that the “New British Broadcasting Company” from which anti-British propaganda was heard on Sunday night is a low-power station operating somewhere in the “distant part of the Continent.” —Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article59 1940-02-27 2 i— Reuter. Decision Of Pan-American Airways New York, February 26 Pan-American Airways have announced that after March 15 all Eartbound trans-Atlantic Clippers will not stop at Bermuda but will fly direct to Horta in the Azores. The announcement made no reference to the censorship controversy. The company’si— Reuter. - 59 words
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Article714 1940-02-27 2 Mr. Chamberlain’s Speech rtf Rujjby. Feb. 26. The speeches delivered by Mr. Chamberlain and Hitler on Saturday form the subject of today’s newspaper editorial comment. The Daily Telegraph and the News hronicle both remark on the confidence apparent in the Prime Minister's spe°c i the former sayingrtf - 714 words
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Advertisement113 1940-02-27 2 WATERBURY’S COMPOUND HELPS BUILD YOU UP -STIMULATES APPETITE-KEEPS YOU FIT I here s strength and vigour in every bottle of Waterbury’s Compound. It has helped thousands to new health new vitality new stamina and energy. You soon lose that tired, listless feeling because Waterbury s stimulates and tones up the113 words
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314 1940-02-27 3 Allies Ready With Checkmate Moves Istanbul. HILE the Balkan States, under the encouragement of Rome, are drawing together into a group powerful enough to resist either Russian or German attack in the spring. Allied military experts in the Near and Middle East314 words
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Article36 1940-02-27 3 Berlin. fVHF f benefits of the trade J 'if between Germany and o to 300,000 German med on heavy labour. wo'M 7/l get a couple of pints of fusion b each day.36 words
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411 1940-02-27 3 Sail* d Boat 6 Days London. pLK da." nd ni h,> as “captain” of ..on IxMit. and navigating it fe V Hsot Atlantic storms witii five other survivors from a tor•aliMHl 111 r is enough —at the mo--rtit—f. 16-v ear-old Malcolm Morrison 51,,411 words
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Article117 1940-02-27 3 BROKEN romance has helped the Lord Mayor of London s Red Cross Fund. Councillor A. O. Russell. Lori Mayor of Newcastle, has received a letter containing an engagement ring. The letter says: ‘‘Please accept this ring on behalf of the Lord Mayor of London. “I have no further117 words
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416 1940-02-27 3 Tornio, (Finland). of the Scandinavian “Ghost Brigade,’’ General Axel Linder, Swedish Horse Guards officer, told a Daily Mail correspondent of the men who may ultimately turn the scales in saving Finland and northern Europe from Russian barbarism. Here are416 words
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Article114 1940-02-27 3 Bale, (Switzerland). Over 100,000 peasant families in the German-Swiss border regions of Baden and Wurttemburg are in despair over a Nazi decree intimating that they will shortly be transplanted to Upper Silesia, former Polish territory. Sixty thousand families are to be sent from Baden, 50,000 from Wurttemburg,114 words
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Article165 1940-02-27 3 “Disguised In Trousers’" MISS BETTIE BUCKNELLE, principal boy of the Aladdin Company who are giving shows for the R A F and 8.E.F.. and two girl members of the cast. Miss Freda Pettett and Miss Ann Angela, were arrested by French secret police recently165 words
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480 1940-02-27 3 London. VICE-ADMIRAL CECIL USBORNE, who recently left the Chief Censor’s desk at the Ministry of Information, has never really liked keeping the public in the dark about the war. He will be glad to leave all his blue pencils behind him. For Admiral Usborne480 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-02-27 3 By Gilbert \X ilkinson LOVEM AND LEAVEM Don’t show vour ignorance. When ver dizzv it only means yim've got an acid mouth.”25 words
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Article269 1940-02-27 3 NEW type of article has begun to appear in the German Press. It tells simply of the difficulties of the worker and the trader in paying their way, in meeting their bills and commitments. But it reveals the grim pressure being put on German workers and269 words
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Article185 1940-02-27 3 11l 12 Days With Shock 4 FTER shooting his best friend during some skylarking. Bernard Lowther, an armourer sergeant, was in hospital for 12 days suffering from nervous shock, it was stated at a northern court. The magistrates unanimously acquitted Low’ther of the manslaughter of Sergeant Joseph185 words
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Article192 1940-02-27 3 New York. The Allies are in possession of a “parachute shell” which can trap ’planes in a mesh of steel cables as high as five miles above the earth, according to authoritative United States military circles. The shell, it is stated, was invented by an192 words
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Article171 1940-02-27 3 Safeguards Which Have Disappeared The Manchester Guar did n comments editorially on the latest Oxford pamphlet. “The Nazi Conception of Law,” by Walter Jones. The safeguards of justice with which we are familiar were all adopted in the Weimar constitution, it says. Judges were declared to171 words
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Advertisement51 1940-02-27 3 THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome: with ths assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept, of Oommeros, New Road, Bangkok, Cable: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. This bureau supplies free Information to tourists, Introduces th mu u> famous sights and resorts, renders ass’etance in providing guides or interpreters, planning itineraries,51 words
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Miscellaneous39 1940-02-27 3 WITH 4 SMILE —H- Paljner h," lrtl;r llt .'.’n faced with thelar PrOl,ltm U tiin? namcs for r^nu mb( r ltw whk h cial ““ties. L t it VT jk .jy—lAb 3P I fe| 7'Y ■■L >e ecn in"39 words
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Article666 1940-02-27 4 Request By Kuala Lumpur Society Kuala Lumpur. MORE volunteers for blood donations are asked for by the Kuala Lumpur Voluntary Blood Donation Society in their latest report. At present the membership of the society is 36. Says the report: i The initiative for the formation666 words
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212 1940-02-27 4 17-Y EAR-OLD GUNNER BEATS A U-BOAT London. ESI.IE HUDSON, aged 17. of ■L* Woodvale, Yorkshire, left his job in a chocolate factory to go to sea. On his second trip out, in the. 4,892 tons West Hartlepool steamer RochpooL a U-boat came up to attack. Leslie was posted to the212 words
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Article985 1940-02-27 4 Description Of Industry Ln D.E.L TpHE Kapok tree is well-known 1 in Malaya to the Malays as Kabu-Kabu, Europeans often rudely calling it the P.W.D. tree. It has a rather ungainly and skimpy appearance, and the innuendo is that it is the sort of tree985 words
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Article1305 1940-02-27 4 Review Of The Year’s Activities Kuala Lumpur. rpHE fourth annual meeting of the Selangor Teachers' Association was held at Victoria Institute, with Mr. A. W. Frisby, (President) in the chair. There were 78 teachers present, and of these thirty-two were lady members. Mr. S. Kanagaratnam proposed1,305 words
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Article465 1940-02-27 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay 24 1540. It is suggested that readers sh cut out this news in Romanised M.i d and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus hdning H t the Malay population manned the progress of the war. lhese.Zl news bulletins will be published465 words
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Article190 1940-02-27 4 Fuehrer s Adaptable •’ldealism** In a leader entitled Double Orosj" the Daily TeIeJJJ recalls how on May 30, 1- j welcomed the Condor Legion o -J man airmen, brought back 1 Graf Spee fron Spain. saytfF_ J oldest civilised/ countries in 1 seemed in danger, and I190 words
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Advertisement191 1940-02-27 4 Septic Germs Lurk Everywhere The Leas? Scratch will let them in! Io leave healing to chance m to them. No germ can get into a invite trouble. Practice SAFE I Y cut once (uticura is applied. No EIRS I by keeping a tin of germ can live in contact with191 words
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Miscellaneous18 1940-02-27 4 AU in a Day s Work—by Rick Elmos YES. MY FRIEND f WHO GOSS tr-rj ~ther.ee? i Bslbw18 words
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1230 1940-02-27 5 New Raja di Hilir Feted GUEST OF HONOUR PRESENTED WITH ENGRAVED ADDRESS Kuala Kangsar. DRILLIANT weather favoured the biggest function to be held in the Royal Town so far this year, when the Malay community of Kuala Kangsar gave an “At Home” in honour of1,230 words
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Article374 1940-02-27 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mrs. H. H. Abdoolcader returned to Penang yesterday evening by the day mail from Singapore where she arrived on Sunday evening from Bombay. Che Ismail bin Haji Puteh, Under Secretary to Government. Kedah, has gone to Singapore for a week. Mr. C. W. D. Hall. Commissioner cf Police,374 words
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110 1940-02-27 5 Annual General Meeting The annual general meeting of the British Medical Association. Malaya Branch, Northern Section, will be held at the Dental Hall of the General Hospital Penang, on Thursday March 7 at 7 p.m I Members from Larut and Matang are also kindly asked110 words
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Article83 1940-02-27 5 Increase Rates From March 1 Ipoh. Commencing from March 1, Ipoh dhobies will increase their laundry charges. A circular issued by the Kinta Washermen’s Society states that owing to the increased cost of living and the higher wages paid to employees, Ipoh laundrymen are increasing the charges.83 words
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Article293 1940-02-27 5 STORY OF CHASE AFTER THIEF Ipoh. r pHE story of how a thief, when he was chased, killed a man and made his escape was related before the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the Perak Assizes yesterday, when Wong Sin Tin, a young Chinese, stood his293 words
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Article109 1940-02-27 5 To Beat Retreat At Telok Kumbar Tomorrow The band of sth Battalion (Pathans) 14th Punjab Regiment will beat retreat in the village of Telok Kumbar (on the School playing fields) tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. The programme will be as follows March. Petronella. Slow. Bobbie Ross. March. The109 words
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Article45 1940-02-27 5 Today on the “Esplanade” from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.:— March Clara (Bright Selection Bran Pi® Darewski Waltz The French Maid Kiefert Overture to Montrose Bishop Selection Gomirunity Land No. I Stodden Intermezzi) An Ar-gel’s Song Sammons Fox Trot Deep Purple De Rose45 words
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Advertisement87 1940-02-27 5 hitens Th? > in, Secretly and Quickly S the world’s most popu« lar cream is also a wonderful ,k.. bleach. Your mirror will trutl ,y tell you of its beautifyies. After the use of a ®ngh r you will have a Jightertor?. mplexion and a lovelier r-textured skin so desired87 words
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Advertisement315 1940-02-27 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Presenting to-night TUESDAY. 27th FEBRUARY, 1940 Their Premier and Most Enterprising Parks. WEMBLEY PARK BOfcEA SEASON AT LUNAR HALL: To-night until 2nd March from 7 p.m. Do not miss this rare once-a-year treat Handsome Cups will be awarded, making the competition keener and the performances315 words
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Miscellaneous374 1940-02-27 5 AIiI voi r preference THE New World Conti led by Shaw Bros. Ltd.) Hutton I-uie Phone 3711 Penang -rilFKl IH E BEST SHOWS ARE Assembled for your xtertainment ,-UESi 27th FEBRUARY, 1940 Cilh AV CHOON TEOCHEW WAYANG PRES) r S TO-NIGHT AT 8 P.M. i| GUAN PAR” Part 2 50,374 words
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Miscellaneous298 1940-02-27 5 MAJESTIC Tonight 6.15 9.30 Am Amazing Epic of Sublime Courage Stark Drama Entirely Produced in Malaya with the Co-operation of H. H. the Late Sultan of Perak, Sultam Iskandar Shah, who appears in the Picture and which is in his own words. “TlfE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE UNBELIEVABLE” BEYOM) BENGAL” The298 words
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Miscellaneous103 1940-02-27 5 ■■■■■■■■■■■■> QUEEN'S TONIGHT 6.15 9.30 p.m. Letters, Telephone Calls daily demanding the return screening of this sensational Thriller! •THE BEST TARZAN PICTURE EVER!” says Edgar Rice Burroughs, author of Tarzan thrills! Biggest screen show on earth Three years to make 1.000 new jungle thrills. Tarzan and Tarzan Jr. in the103 words
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Article450 1940-02-27 6 HAT are Hitler’s immediate plans? For the moment he has, according to one section of the London Press, given up the idea of a “blitzkrieg,” but is pinning his hopes for victory on the diplomacy of his Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop. First of all, it is expected450 words
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Article123 1940-02-27 6 REX CINEMA R. Hare and A. Drayton in “So This Is London” 6.15 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Tarzan Finds A Son.” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “Beyond Bengal” 6.15 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR ‘Kannappa Nayanar.” 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. SUN CINEMA “Miss Yoke Thong Choon” 2.30 9.30123 words
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Article537 1940-02-27 6 Tuesday, Feb. 27. HAT message from Pre- sident Roosevelt did Mr. Sumner Welles hand to Signor Mussolini? According to today’s cables, Italian indifference to the mission of the U. S. Under-Secretary of State has suddenly given way to an atmosphere of lively interest. longer537 words
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Article539 1940-02-27 6 Inadequate Supervision I DO not wish to suggest inadequate supervision on tne part of anybody but surely it is time that the question of hospital tragedies is seriously tackled? We have had over the week-end two patients falling down to their deaths within twelve hours of each539 words
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Advertisement28 1940-02-27 6 W.W.WAW.' M S, P Is? O ggS L R C ite=W c R H rrmif oT U~i i Hi mi iih v Itf Rlgriggji» available at all garages28 words
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729 1940-02-27 7 FAIR REALISES 1058 FOR PATRIOTIC FIND Meeting Of Ch inese Ladies Assn. A sum of $1,058.06 was collected in the charity fun fair organised by the Chinese Ladies’ Association in aid of the Malayan Patriotic Fund held on the St. Xavier’s Ground on February 9 and 10. This was announced729 words
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Article82 1940-02-27 7 PI CTURE FILMED IN PERAK JUNGLE n al portraying advento 111 lak jungle, was shown s at the Ma J estic night/ 1 return screening lasi Th’ Sc hpik I,ro 1 ,n made by Harry atojy of M Wa with the co-oper-s Sultan of Perak, has Pictu re thrills of82 words
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Article316 1940-02-27 7 Little Loss To Shareholders: Special Meeting Called Singapore. SPECIAL meeting of the shareholders of the B-M.B.C. has been called for Saturday next to consider the Government’s offer to purchase the Corporation as a going concern. The offer is the outcome of negotiations which have been316 words
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Article115 1940-02-27 7 The following comprise the numbers of the Auxiliary Fire Service Band and Sports Committee. Chairman Mr. F. G. Cooper. Vice-Chairman Mr. Wm. Rice. j Hon. Secretary Mr. Goh Gin Hock. Hon. Treasurer Mr. Low Siew Keat. Football Member Mr. Ow Heng Thuan. Cricket Member Mr. Lawrence Phun.115 words
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Article106 1940-02-27 7 A sensational arrest, yielding 20,000 lottery tickets, was effected yesterday evening, when Detective Inspector Choo Kok IPeng and two detectives took into custody a Hylam, Ong Chok Chit, at the Kailway pier. The officers, it is alleged, also seized 20,00'0 lottery tickets of the Kedah Chinese106 words
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Article114 1940-02-27 7 Comedy At Rex “So This Is London,” which is now showing at the Rex, is full of sparkling, and witty dialogue. The story tells of the business dealings of an American who believes himself to have no sympathy with things English and an Englishman to whom the very’114 words
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Article61 1940-02-27 7 A Tamil, Kandasamy, was produced in the Third Police Court, before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, this morning, on a charge of possession of deleterious drug namely, ganja about 8.45 p.m on Feb. 26 at the F.M.S. pier. The charge was explained to the accused and the case postponed61 words
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524 1940-02-27 7 PURCHASED 800 TICKETS WITH SALARY OF §4O Although drawing a salary of only $4O a month as peon and collector to Messrs. Hock Hin Bros., he was able to purchase between 800 and 900 tickets in Perak Turf Club Lottery held524 words
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143 1940-02-27 7 Ceremony At Kangar The eagerly-awaited ceremonial opening of the new Government Buildings at Kangar, which cost the Perlis Government $92,000, was performed by His Highness the Raja of Perlis on Thursday morning before a big gathering which included the Hori. the British Adviser, Mr.143 words
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Article252 1940-02-27 7 Mr. E. W. Foenander’s Second Visit To Malaya Ar. interesting visitor to Penang is Mr. E. W. Foenander, the Publishing Manager of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon who publish th- 3 “Ceylon Daily News”, a morning daily with the largest circulation in Ceylon, the “Ceylon Observer,”252 words
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626 1940-02-27 7 Family Who Has Figured Prominently In British Politics “Mr. Neville Chamberlain and the Chamberlain Tradition” was the subject of a broadcast talk from the 8.M.8.C. station, Singapore. last night (Monday), by Mr. D. C. Osborne-Jones. f Three prominent members of the Chamberlain family had, he said,626 words
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Article166 1940-02-27 7 Balkan Express, by Leonard Russ. The Black Spectacles, by John D. Carr. The Blond Spider, by Vincent Brun. Capricornia, by Xavier Herbert. Escape With Me! by Osbert Sitwell. From Natural Causes, by Josephine Bell. Full Meridian, by Naomi Jacob. The Ghost Girl, by H. de166 words
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Advertisement100 1940-02-27 7 Another British Triumph fiU PYWI /IJ /Wa /lY Y Aiii fl A n hMRi X /xS 'Wx I f Here she comes, with her rich gift sJBSE 'n Z z -1 from the green pastures of England I > niiiiMiDommr -imim'nY Factory packed with its fresh whole- some nutrition intact100 words
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Article1211 1940-02-27 8 Donations To Wool And Material Account Donations to the Malaya Patriotic Funci, Penang Women’s Branch (Wool and Material Account) are: Amount previously acknowledged $5,033.82 Mrs. Lim Seong Wah 1-00 Mrs. Oh Salk Keow -04 Mrs. Ycoh Kok Liang 1.52 Anonymous -38 Mrs. T. P. Khoo1,211 words
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Article273 1940-02-27 8 RUBBERS: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.30 1.40 Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Bassetts 50 55 Batu Lintangs 1.074 1.12 J Bentas 1.02 4 1.074 Bore 11 is 1.45 1.50 Brogas 674 70 Indragiris 1.30 1.35 Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Siduns 2.35 2.45 Lunas 1.674 1.774 Malaka Pindas 1.45273 words
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Article295 1940-02-27 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/ 5/3 A. Amalg. 6/3 6/9 A. Hi tarn 24/ 25/ Bangrins 21/6 22/6 B. Selangors 1.57} 1.62} Hong Fatts 1.27 1.30 Jelebus 87 90 Johans 32 34 Kamras 1/10} 2/3 Kamuntings 11/ 11/9 K. Lanjuts 23/3 23/9 Katus 23/9 24/9 Kramats295 words
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Article250 1940-02-27 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/4} A. Amalgamateds 6/1} 6/7}cd Bangrins 22/3 23/ B. Selangors 1.60 1.67} Hitams 40 44 Hong Fat to 1.26 1.30 Jelebus 87} 92} Johans 30 33 K. Kamuntings 8/3 8/7} K. Lanjuts 23/3 23/10} Katus 23/9 24/6 K. Kampars 13/9 14/3 Kuchais250 words
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Article160 1940-02-27 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers SeHem Ampat 4/9 Ayer Weng 23/6 24'6 Batu Selangor 1.55 Burma Malay 23/ Chenderiang i b/6 g Hitam Tin 42Hong Fatt 1.22} Idris Hyd. 7/6 8/ Jelebu 87} 99 Johan 32} K. Kamunting 8/ 8 3ei Kampong Lanjut 23 Kamunting 11/ Katu Tin 23/6160 words
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Article466 1940-02-27 8 Weekly Share Market Report Tiie following is a record of businesa done and closing quotations for shares in the Local Share Market during the past week. The majority of trading has been confined to local Tin and Industrial shares but the market as a whole has been466 words
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Article78 1940-02-27 8 96 1940- Penang. Feb 1 (By Courtesy 0/ 2 4 On London Bank 1 2' 4 *1« On London Bank 4 Private O. D. 2 4 Private 3 m/s D On New York Dem 51 11 Canadian 20 f(l 2 On France Dem Lire Swiss Francs Belgas B,'78 words
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Advertisement136 1940-02-27 8 BANKS OUR SERVICES ARE I AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the I progress of economic developme n t s, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd.,136 words
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Article560 1940-02-27 9 Now Going Home London, Jan. 24. Wang Tso Chou and his attractive German wife, blue-eyed blonde Magdalene, walked arm-in-arm out of the police court at Basingstoke, Berks. They had each just been fined £5, but their faces were wreathed in smiles, tht smiles of two people560 words
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Article508 1940-02-27 9 The problem of commercial access to raw materials and foodstuffs has been given first political importance of recent years. To the practically worldwide discussion of this question., the League of Nations Economic Intelligence Service now offers a valuable contribution by publishing a book of reference508 words
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Article1326 1940-02-27 9 British Government’s System Of Profits Control {JN Jan. 1, 1940, a system of control of retail prices came into operation throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Designed to protect the small man against profiteering, it will put an upper limit to the price of a1,326 words
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Article157 1940-02-27 9 Worried Over Eye T rouble Malacca. That he took caustic soda to end his life because his eye-sight was failing was the plea of Chi Ah Yong, a 47-year-old Teochew, in the Police Court last week, to a charge of attempting suicide. Inspector C. H. Giam157 words
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37 1940-02-27 9 Zurich. Dr. Frick, German Minister for Home Affairs, in a speech at Lippe said: “Britain and France wanted the war, and now they will have it till the very last.”37 words
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Article515 1940-02-27 9 Exodus to Hungary London. Sixty-five thousand starved, harassed and improverished Poles have now found welcome and release from their sufferings in Hungary (writes G. Ward Price in the Daily MaiD Peasants take these half-frozen wanderers into their farmhouses as soon as they reached Hungarian soil and the515 words
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Article255 1940-02-27 9 10 Per Cent Of War Reserve Spoilt Thousands of tons of Germany s stocks of grain have been found rotten and fermenting in their warehouses, many of which are churches, synagogues, and similar unsuitable buildings requisitioned for the purpose. Nearly one-sixth of the Reich grain255 words
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Miscellaneous540 1940-02-27 9 0010 TO-DAY B. B. C. TRANSMISSION—FIVE From 6.40 9.35 a.m GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) GSC 958 Mc/s (3132 m.) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25 29 m.) GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) TRANSMISSION' SIX. From 10 00 11.50 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) GSC 9.58 Mc's (31.32 mJ QSB 9.51540 words
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Miscellaneous351 1940-02-27 9 SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English B. B. C. (Local Time) Transmission 5 6.50 a.m. 7.50 a m. Transmission 6 11.20 a.m. Transmission 1 1.50 p.m 6.05 p.m. 6.50 p.m. Transmission 2 8.35 p.m. 10.20 pan. Transmission 3 11.20 p.m. Transmission 4 1.20 a.m. 4.50 a.m. HONGKONG Local Time 8.35351 words
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Article77 1940-02-27 10 Reuter. Landed At Plymouth By British \X arship London, February 26. The ashes of the late Lord Tweedsmuir have arrived ip England The casket containing the ashes was landed at Plymouth en route by a British warship. a naval guard of honour with rifles reversedReuter. - 77 words
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582 1940-02-27 10 BRITISH NAVAL UNITS OFF MURMANSK PETSAMO SITUATION IN NORTH CONSIDERED SERIOUS BY KREMLIN Watching For Departure Of German Vessels Stockholm, Feb. 26 Following the spread of “fantastic counter-revolutionary rumours to the effect that British naval detachments are in the vicinity of Murmansk, mass arrests are being carried out there, according.—Reuter. - 582 words
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149 1940-02-27 10 .—Reuter. Plane Shot After Open Violation The Hague, February 26. It is officially announced that the Government is to lodge a strong protest in Berlin against the presence of twe German planes over Dutch territory today. One German plane was engaged by a.—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article41 1940-02-27 10 —Router. 33 Of Crew Landed At Madeira Lisbon, Feb. 26 Th Tty-three members of the crew and ten officers of the torpedoed London tanker. British Endeavour. 4.580 tons, have been landed at Madeira. Five of the crew were missing.—Router.—Router. - 41 words
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Article, Illustration303 1940-02-27 10 Britain's Maginot Line Should Be Jealously Guarded London, Feb. 26 Export trade in wartime is a vital necessity, said Mr. Hudson, Secretary for Overseas Trade, speaking at Glasgow. Mr. Hudson ad J ed Every man and woman must be willing to incur sacrifices. Necessities303 words
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259 1940-02-27 10 —Reuter. TRADITIONAL FRIENDSHIP DISTURBED Copenhagen, February 26. Naturally I regret that the tradition of friendship between Britain and Norway should have t een disturbed by the Altmark incident” declared M. Koht in an interview with Reuter. He added that he hoped the people of.—Reuter. - 259 words
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Article59 1940-02-27 10 —Reuter. Likely To Be Due To Mistake Copenhagen February 26. M. Guenther, the Swedish Foreign Minister, when questioned by correspondents regarding the bombing of Pajala by Soviet planes, said: “My personal belief is that it was a miscake.’’ M. Guenther .added that it was not difficult for Soviet.—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article41 1940-02-27 10 —Reuter. London, February 26. Australia will have a record wheat harvest this year, according to a broadcast statement. Already 193 million bushels have been delivered by farmers and the total is expected to reach 250 million bushels.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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170 1940-02-27 10 —Reuter Conversation“Verv Cordial' Rome. Feh ..y 26 Count Ciano received Mr. S* Janer Welles this morning. signor y lnl will this afternon receive ho:., Sumner Welles ana Count c Count Ciano's interview with s ner Welles thus morning lasted a half hours. On reaching’—Reuter - 170 words
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702 1940-02-27 10 FRICTION OVER OUTSTANDING ISSUES TO BE REMOVED London. February 26. An understanding between the Central Government and the Chines» 1 Communist and also the removal of incidental friction between the local military and Communist authorities in the north-west provinces of China may be expected following702 words
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Article20 1940-02-27 10 Reuter- ~-.n ffith M. Guenther expre< the result of the Coo No further meetmg c Ministers has been arrReuter- - 20 words
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Advertisement217 1940-02-27 10 the ben line FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, 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 elates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents217 words
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Article309 1940-02-27 11 S.L.R.C. Go Down By Odd Goal In Thref I> a fast and interesting soccer match at Glugor yesterday. 1 the Penang Garrison score d a narrow victory by two goals to one over the Sepoy Lines Ke creation Club. jin ?rs were the better side309 words
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Article167 1940-02-27 11 The finals of the usual four events of the C.S.C monthly competitions were swum on Sunday evening at Tanjong Bungah. The sea then was not as calm as it should be. A feature in the competitions was the thrilling finish in each of the distances swum. By167 words
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Article203 1940-02-27 11 m 2?® Cricket match of the seaFnda tb WaS Played at Alor star on the Sultan Abdul Hamid Col--sruns at Si ChaW S XI by i Scores: E S.A.H.C. Mbh c b Salleh 3 ahr »ud b Salleh 2 »4r stincsin chaw I 0m”" 1 c203 words
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Article96 1940-02-27 11 TOMORROW SOCCER: D.A.F.C. vs Kedah Police, C.R.C. Ground. P RC. "A” vs. Marines “A" Esplanade. HOCKEY: P-L.H.C. vs. Naval Officers. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29. TENNIS: Kedah Lawn Tennis Annua] Championships, Alor Star. HOCKEY: D.A.F.C. vs. Kedah Police, Hutchings School ground. FRIDAY, MARCH 1. TENNIS: Kedah Lawn Tennis96 words
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Article122 1940-02-27 11 Totalling 285 j points, Mr. Wee Gun Leong’s Team was first in the Inter-Team Dancing Competition, which was concluded at the Wembley Cabaret on Saturday night. Mr. K. P. Abubakar's Team was second with 282 J points, while Uncle Cheah’s Team was third with 276 J points.122 words
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Article360 1940-02-27 11 Muslims Win Scrappy Game Scoring six goals to their opponents one, the Muslim Recreation Club gained a comfortable victory over the Penang Recreation Club in a friendly soccer match played yesterday on the Esplanade. The game was extremely scrappy and both sides threw away several360 words
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Article747 1940-02-27 11 First Match (hi 1 Friday The P.F.A. League starts next week, and the following are the fixtures for the first week of March Friday—l-3-40: P. M. R. C. Vs O.X. A at D. Kramat Ground. Referee: J. E. Miller. Saturday—2-3-40 “C” Malay Coy” Vs. Eastern S.C. at747 words
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Article, Illustration848 1940-02-27 11 HARE TRIES TO JOIN CANADIAN AIR FORCE WR homesick tennis exiles, remnants of Britain’s Wight1 man Cup team caught napping in New York by the war, are still hanging on over there, wondering whether to make a break for home or to take848 words
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Article304 1940-02-27 11 Results Of Week-End Ties (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Pa tan’. February 26 Four further fixtures were played off during the week-end cn the Indian Badtr inton Party’s court at Jalan Hospital in the 1940 Kuali Muda District Open {Badminton Tournament. One singles and one doubles were304 words
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Article76 1940-02-27 11 Siew Kuo Beat Chin Woo “B” “Siew Kuo” beat “Chin Woo” B Team in a game of basket-ball at the latter’s court by 33—32. The scores of the four quarters were 4—12, 2—7, 12—7 and 15—6. The “Siew Kuo” players were Lee Cheng Siew (Capt.), Phoon Kuan Piew, Cheang76 words
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Article101 1940-02-27 11 D.A.F.C. vs Kedah State Police On Wednesday, on the C.R.C. ground, at 5.15 p.m. D.A.F.C.: —Embi; Md. Yusoff, Md. Salleh; Md. Ismail Idrjs, Hashim Mahmood, S.K. Yusoff; Ahmad Saaid, Md. Taha, F. M. Ismail,, Abu Bakar Awang, Md. Natar. Reserves: —Ahmad Omar, A. Hamid Bakiri, F. Ismail. P.R.C.101 words
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Article106 1940-02-27 11 United Indian Association Beat P.H.B. J.S.C. A friendly billiards match between the second teams of the Penang Harbour Board Junior Service Club and the United Indian Association played on Sunday evening at the former’s Club house resulted in a win for the United Indian Association by 4 to 2.106 words
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Article172 1940-02-27 11 General Meeting On March 6 Ipoh At a committee meeting of the Ipoh and District Football League held at the Town Hall on Saturday with Mr. S. Rajaratnam in the chair, it was decided to hold the annual general meeting on March 6. A committee will be172 words
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Advertisement100 1940-02-27 11 You Can Cure PILES Physician’s discovery positively reduces and heals piles. Dr. Van Vleck’a Absorptive Pile Piaema ie a complete cure for the wont t The first application stope pain and irritation almost instantly. Alarming loee of blood is arrested. Inflammation eooe dies down. The swollen piles surely grow lees100 words
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601 1940-02-27 12 FAST GALLOPS ON SELANGOR TRACK Measure’s Prospects Of Winning Gold Cup Kuala Lumpur, Today. rriyVO thrilling races candidates from \an Breukelen s A stables provided tit-bits in this morning’s track work, when fast gallops were registered. The first race was between Jack Druce, Sultana601 words
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Article87 1940-02-27 12 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY. 27 •TIN: Penang $129.25 Business done 50 tons Singapore $129.25 KUBRER: Penang Spot 37»c Singapore Spot 372 c COPRA: Sundried $4.30 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $5.80 sellers Fair Seed $4.90 sellers «ICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled No.87 words
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Article165 1940-02-27 12 —Reuter. London, Feb. 27. The King and Queen stood on the quayside at an east coast port today and talked to five men who were rescued from the “Altmark” and who. looking little worse for their experiences, laughed and poked about their imprisonment. The King also—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article28 1940-02-27 12 .—Reuter. London, Feb. 26. Four German prisoners, who escaped from a North England internment camp on Saturday, were recaptured today fourteen miles from the camp.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article713 1940-02-27 12 PROPOSED TOUR TO MALA YA ABANDONED OWING TO WAR MR. E. W. FOENANDER, the well-known Ceylon newspaper publisher and sports critic, who is now on a holiday visit to Malaya and is spending a few days with friends in Penang, contributes the following interesting article on713 words
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Article47 1940-02-27 12 —8.0. W. Two Drowned And One Injured Rugby, Feb. 26 The Admiralty publishes the names of one officer and one rating believed to be drowned in the loss of H. M. trawler, Eenvolio. The list also contains the name of one rating slightly injured.—B.O.W.—8.0. W. - 47 words
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Article91 1940-02-27 12 —Reuter. Washington. February 26 Commenting on the speeches of Mr. Chamberlain and Hitler, the Washington Post finds “some common ground' in Hitler’s demal that he seeks world domination and Mr. Chamberlain’s denial that the Allies seek to encompass the destruction of Germany. It ack’s: “Mr.’—Reuter. - 91 words
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1067 1940-02-27 12 THE WITS HERE COME OCT OF IT” .—8.0. W. A description of the release by H.M.S. “Cossack” of the prisoners from the “Altmark'' was given this evening in a broadcast by' a naval eye-witness who related how, but for the description of the.—8.0. W. - 1,067 words
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Article377 1940-02-27 12 PART PLAYED BY SALESMAN A story of a daring theft by a snatch thief at Penang Road was related in the Penang Middle Court yesterday by a young Chinese woman at the trial of a Chinese, Chan Kong, who appeared on charges of theft of377 words
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220 1940-02-27 12 —Reuter. Now Necessary To Reply To Mr. Chamberlain New York. Feb. 26 "One of the most interesting developments in war diplomacy is that Hitler apparently now feels that it is necessary to reply to Mr. Chamberlain whenever the latter speaks as if he—Reuter. - 220 words
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Article104 1940-02-27 12 Kuala Kangsar. Tragedy befell a party of four Chinese at Tailang on the outskirts of Kuala Kangsar on Saturday morning. The party were felling rubber trees in an estate when one of them who was unable to get quickly away from a falling tree was104 words
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Article294 1940-02-27 12 Ipoh. Found guilty of the lesser offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Arumugam, a young Indian who was charged with the murder of one Govindasamy at Tronoh Mines on September 22 last year was sentenc'd to six years’ rigorous imprisonment bj the Hon. Mr. Justice294 words
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