Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 February 1940
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Title Section21 1940-02-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Ki \oi. xcviii. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29. 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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68 1940-02-29 1 Heavy Gunfire Exchanged EXPLOSIONS SEEN FROM SHORE THE HAGUE. FEBRUARY 29. HEAVY GUNFIRE WAS HEARD OFF THE IMTUH COAST AT MIDNIGHT. IT IS BELIEVED THAI A NAVAL ACTION V, AS IN PROGRESS. THE FIRING LASTED AN HOUR AND H ASHES OF EXPLODING SHELLS WERE68 words
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Article286 1940-02-29 1 Opposition To Land Measures London, Feb. 29. The Opposition Labour Patty has decided to put down a motion of censure on the Government’s statement today with regard to Palestine. The Liberal Opposition intend to support the motion which is likely to be debated next week.286 words
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Article51 1940-02-29 1 3 to .—Reuter. j. Rome, Feb. 29 f roi| ij Jews will be excluded bst s i 1 rofess On s such as journatoiin» cher nists, lawyers, acand engineers. win i ®ff er u be exempted and may of th rv ices solely to members own race.—3 to .—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article162 1940-02-29 1 Reuter Before Leaving For Berlin Zurich, Feb. 28. Mr. Sumner Welles arrived this afternoon and was cheered at the station by a crowd of about one thousand people. He drove straight to his hotel. Mr. Welles will have no official contact with members ofReuter - 162 words
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Article36 1940-02-29 1 —Reuter. Monte Video, Feb. 29. It is stated in shipping circles here that the wreck of the “Graf Spee” has been sold by the German authorities to an Argentine steel firm.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 36 words
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38 1940-02-29 1 —Reuter. Moscow, Feb. 29. M. Molotov entertained to luncheon today the American Ambassador. The guests included the Commissar for Foreign I rade and the Pice-Commissar for Foreign Affairs The meeting lasted y l /> hours.—Reuter. - 38 words
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98 1940-02-29 1 —8.0. W. Rugby, February 29. 4 SIATIC opinion in Malaya, expressed by Malayan news- papers, is warmly appreciative of the important development of the British Colonial Policy announced last week. The Malayan and Tamil newspapers published editorials on the announcement during the last few—8.0. W. - 98 words
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Article, Illustration408 1940-02-29 1 BERLIN FEBRUARY 29. ADDRESSING A MEETING A T MUENSTER, DR. GOEBBELS DECLARED THAT THE GERM AN N ATION WAS NOW’ UNITED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR HISTORY. THE VERY EXISTENCE OF A UNITED GERMAN NATION HAS BEEN REGARDED AS A CHALLENGEi.—Reuter. - 408 words
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244 1940-02-29 1 Washington, February 29. Mr. Cordell Hull stated that conversations are under way between the American diplomats am foreign governments all over the world in the interest of preventing the forces of autarchy, regimentation and totalitarianism from gaining control after the en o>.—Reuter. - 244 words
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Article383 1940-02-29 1 Finns Attempt To Counter-Attack Moscow, February 29. A COMMUNIQUE states that Soviet troops continued to develop their offensive on the Karelian Isthmus. The Finns attempted counter-attacks in order to halt the Soviet offensive but suffered heavy losses and continued their retreat. —Reuter. Soviet troops captured enemy defensive•.—Reuter. - 383 words
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Article140 1940-02-29 1 i naag wn< s.— Reuter. Four Days Adrift London, Feb. 28. Homeward bound from the Far East the British steamer the Glenorchy passed through a large patch of oil floating an the water and half an hour later, her captain sighted an open boat eighty milesi naag wn< s.—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article139 1940-02-29 1 :oing tor —Reuter. To Receive Govt. Support Amsterdam, Feb. 29. The German Government, alarmed at the difficulties in which many German firms are finding themselves as a result of th« f war, has tightened up its control of the tradn of the country. A new decree:oing tor —Reuter. - 139 words
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109 1940-02-29 1 LA CAI VIiVVIYIALj —8.0. W. Rugby, Feb. 29. In February there were 27 neutral ships in the United Kingdom Contraband Control bases of which 15 have been there for five days or less. During the week ended Feb. 28, the Contraband Committee considered theLA CAI VIiVVIYIALj —8.0. W. - 109 words
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Advertisement18 1940-02-29 1 L f>\ i He CATE por you ft mkZ K> jlfe x /■'"<’ J Penang:— HISPENSARY LTD., pen'in/ lp°h’18 words
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Advertisement65 1940-02-29 1 LOOK/ c Ji BĔST[ < 1 Agents for North Malaya do Penang GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY 1 WHITE ANTS! Scientifically. USE I PRICES. I Sets. Refills. LARGE for godowns, I factories, coolielines, etc $22.50 $18.501 SMALT. for individual householders 7.50 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations and all65 words
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Article387 1940-02-29 2 Stout Resistance On Viipuri Front RUSSIANS SUSTAIN HEAVY LOSSES Reinforcements Reach Both Sides Stockholm, February 28. It is believed that Russian reinforcements are arriving all along the Karelian Isthmus front and according to estimates current in Helsinki, there are at least 175,000 Russian troops inVXIV ULSdU !.—Reuter. - 387 words
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Article208 1940-02-29 2 OJIV4 LI it? —Reuter. Japanese Prepared To Resume Negotiations London, February 28. In the House of Commons. Mr. Buller announced that following the signing of a modus vivtndi for policing the outside roads of Shanghai, the Japanese ConsulGeneral has issued a communique declaring that the Japanese authorities wereOJIV4 LI it? —Reuter. - 208 words
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Article44 1940-02-29 2 —Reuter. 13.000 Garments Sent To Britain London. February 28. It is learned jn London that the first consignment of over 13.000 garments for civilian hospitals and evacuees has arrived in Britain from the American Society for British Medical and Civilian aid.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article52 1940-02-29 2 i.—Reuter. Collaboration With Armv Authorities London. February 28 In the House of Commons. Mr. Butler announced that it had been agreed that a Polish officer should be appointed to collaborate with the appropriate Anglo-French military authorities when questions affecting the employment of Polish forces werei.—Reuter. - 52 words
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91 1940-02-29 2 Reuter. lx>ndon. February 28. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ilorabin asked Mr. MacDonald if, ‘‘in view of the fact that the exports and stocks of tin are under the control of the International Committee on which countries still at peace have the majority ofReuter. - 91 words
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Article229 1940-02-29 2 —Reuter. Gold Pi •ice Limit Removed Capetown, Feb. 28. Presenting the war budget to the Assembly, the Minister of Finance, Mr. J. H. Hofmeyr, stated that the estimated revenue for 1940/1 on the existing basis of taxation was £44,868,000 excluding amounts .accruing to the state in.—Reuter. - 229 words
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Article289 1940-02-29 2 luuissjoner —Reuter. Control Of Sales From Arabs To Jews London Feb. 28. In the House of Commons, Mr. MalI colm MacDonald announced that the High Commissioner for Palestine had been authorised to issue regulations controlling I the transfer of land from Arabs to nonArabs in certainluuissjoner .—Reuter. - 289 words
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Article97 1940-02-29 2 —Reuter. No Confirmation Of Reported Incidents London, Feb 28. In the House of Commons, as>ed to make a statement on the ‘‘recent military and diplomatic developments on the Russian and Turkish side of the Caucasus,” Mr Butler stated that Lord Halifax had received no official confirmation of—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article, Illustration189 1940-02-29 2 .—Reuter. ”L. G.” OFFERS SOME ADVICE London, Feb. 28. AfU. LLOYD GEORGE, speaking at a luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, emphasised the need for a strong Air Force and declared: “If necessary’, make it clear that if there are any attacks on our citizens at.—Reuter. - 189 words
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Article178 1940-02-29 2 •gely attnl —8.0. W. Facts Not So Favourable To Germany As Supposed Rugby. February 2& The tacts concerning Rumanian oil exports are by no means so favourable to Germany as superficial observers have supposed. In consequence of the continued decline in Rumanian production and the moderate increase•gely attnl —8.0. W. - 178 words
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108 1940-02-29 2 London, Feb •>« The Air Ministry announces that last ni the R.A.F. carried out extensive reconnaiss h( lof Northern Germany. The aircraft flew over Ver over and the enemy naval bases at Kiel an ln successfully reconnoitred. ere auuvci —8.0. W This is theauuvci —8.0. W - 108 words
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Article209 1940-02-29 2 —8.0. W. Good Press Reception In Britain Rubgy, February 28. The Manchester Guardian commenting on the speech of the First Lord of the Admiralty yesterday, which has been received in the press generally with considerable satisfaction, recalls the speech by’ Mr. Winston Churchill on a similar occasion—8.0. W. - 209 words
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Article42 1940-02-29 2 .—Reuter. Holed By Mine In December London. February 28. The battleship, ‘‘Nelson which Mr. Churchill yesterday described was struck by a mine in December, was holed. It is believed that some of the members of the crew were injured.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article33 1940-02-29 2 8.0. W. Rugby, February 28. The estimates of the Board of Education for 1940, issued today, show an increase over last year- of £302,537. The total for 1940 is £52,544.573.8.0. W. - 33 words
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Article379 1940-02-29 2 Rugby, February 28. Commenting on the Foreign Secretary’s speech at Oxford yesterday, The Times writes: “Lord Halifax put his finger on a fact that can only darken the tragedy of Europe. Against the youth of Britain and France aAd not of these countries alone the youth ofbut forc< —8.0. W. - 379 words
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Article54 1940-02-29 2 —Reuter. Survivors Landed At Scottish Port London. February 28. Seventeen survivors of the Swedish steamer the “Nordia” (1.316 tons) which is stated to have been accidentally rammed and sunk in the darkness off the Norwegian coast, have been Landed at a Scottish port by a British warship.—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article57 1940-02-29 2 A CUfRT L ,8. In the 11 it .V,, Food, am me IOV eminent had a v the output „f llnJ atkn spirits for 7/ d u W to one-third of ’oo 5,,; 7 s production. It is underset ,d tip,. inis alll j notA CUfRT - 57 words
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Article258 1940-02-29 2 under tno —Reuter. Indian Froops hi Action In Egypt Cairo, Feb. 2? With artillery bcommg, Indian went into action in the desert today i the first of a series of exercises whid will last a month. The defending force established its sei headquarters under date' palms inunder tno —Reuter. - 258 words
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Article122 1940-02-29 2 —Reuter. Sale Of Arms Capturfd In Poland New York. February J All Swedish types of armaments ed by Germany in Poland w:b Sweden by Germa accord: m• in diplomatic circles. says the 1 Times in a Wash. J 'ton dispa added that Germai has also adeliver anti-aircraft euns—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article95 1940-02-29 2 hensive in its > a ioxie. did not wish to I reassure Mr Ai ter. J Neutral N lions I* Consulted Tendon, z s m asked Mr. Arthur P-'" the eventful p 1I)V I tions should nixe ltsl I Govemnn r: I tional grievaiK I Mr. Butlerhensive in its > aioxie. ■ did not wish to I reassure Mr Ai – ■ ter. J - 95 words
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Advertisement51 1940-02-29 2 New Springtide Hotel .’E No. 60 TAN JONG 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, Wembley, etc. COME AND SPEND AN EVENING51 words
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583 1940-02-29 3 Man Who Held Attack By Russian Tanks Rovaniemi, North Finland), rplir first war medals have just been presented here. In the two wai hospitals and one field hospital ten wounded officers received the Liberty Cross, and 50 N.C. 0 nd rankers the Liberty583 words
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Article168 1940-02-29 3 "I airy rale*' Fraud Sb Marion Campbell, of the Pt cool when the liner was v a U-boat the day after out. She was one of the he disaster. Three letters mander of the ship contorts in the rescue work. Campbell, who is 32, got ow168 words
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Article124 1940-02-29 3 Birmingham. The licensing authority of Birmingham- who years ago banned Pavlova’s bare legs and frowned on a performance of George Robey—has censored a “strip-tease” act done by a girl of 18. The girl, a brunette who calls herself “La Vedonis,” appears in "Home Service Scandals.”124 words
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465 1940-02-29 3 And Died At 90 Ormskirk (Lancashire) CIR SAMUEL BRIGHOUSE, Britain’s oldest coroner, died at Ormskirk with his diary and his notebook open on the bed before him, his fountain-pen in his hand. He was making notes on an inquest his son land deputy» was465 words
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Article282 1940-02-29 3 Melbourne. AIR Marshal Sir Charles Stuart Burnett. Inspector-General of the RAF., has been appointed chief of the Australian Air Staff for a year in place of Air Vice-Marshal S. J. Goble, who resigned his post on December 20 owing “to a matter of high personal282 words
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Article, Illustration152 1940-02-29 3 (in his dreams) THE symptoms of Hitler’s “hysterical personality" are described by a psychiatrist, writing in the Lancet. Quoting from a textbook, the writer finds that although at times obstinate and impervious to reason, the hysteric may quickly change his principles, whicii are never deep rooted. The152 words
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Article137 1940-02-29 3 London. Denis Leslie Ronald Crossley, said to have posed as a Secret Service agent, was at Westminster sentenced to 10 months’ hard labour for obtaining money by false pretences. Crossley, 39-year-old salesman, of The Rookery, Clenchwarton, Norfolk —his real name was stated to be Shaw —was137 words
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707 1940-02-29 3 SWITCHING over from peace-to-war-time conditions has been carried out so smoothly that last November there were only 126,000 unemployed in Germany compared with 460,000 a year before, boasts Dr. Goebbels, the Nazi propaganda chief. Spotlight on Germany And the happy German, accepting the statement707 words
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Advertisement103 1940-02-29 3 A torpid, sluggish liver leaves poisonous morbid bile in the blood, which upsets the action W of the whole system. The complexion assumes a J yellowish hue and the appetite disappears. The digestion is upset, with coated tongue and head- f aches. The- bowels are irregular. It is advisable to103 words
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Miscellaneous26 1940-02-29 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson 11 ji V' -X* > SWASTIK AND SIEGFRIED “What else could the Fuehrer do for the latherland? *Go and scuttle himself.”26 words
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Miscellaneous32 1940-02-29 3 rfZWS WITH A SMILE By T. H, Palmer ntiblic is urged to use all available garden space for the production of vegetables. K” zY Mother was heartbroken when she lost the aspidistra.”32 words
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553 1940-02-29 4 Magistrate Rescinds Order Malacca. REQUIRED to show cause why he should not be committed to prison for failing to comply with a maintenance order made by the Court, Ibrahim bin Mat Apong, a young Malay constable attached to the Taiping Police Station, appeared on a summons553 words
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Article61 1940-02-29 4 ADVOCATE SOLICITOR Singapore. Taking the oath before Mr. Justice Pedlow in the High Court on Monday Mr. Frederick Guy Livingstone was admitted to practice as an advocate and solicitor in the Straits Settlements. Mr. R. Williamson made the petition on behalf of Mr. Livingstone. The Attorney-General was represented by Mr.61 words
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Article366 1940-02-29 4 Three Tamil Youths Charged Kuala Lumpur. 4 CHINESE boy named Aug *eo Kim Leong gave evidence on Tuesday morning in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court before MP. W. J. Thorogood, the First Magistrate, in a case in which three young Tamils were charged with house-breaking366 words
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591 1940-02-29 4 PIOUS PATRIOTS AND CASH RESERVES /COMMENTING on Malayan matters, Fraser and Company’s fortnightly market review states: Domestically we have had another of our periodical meetings of the tin and rubber controls resulting in the rubber quota for April/June being left unchanged at 80591 words
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Article252 1940-02-29 4 Presentation Of Police Medals Monday, February 19 In the morning His Excellency attended a Police Parade at the Police Depot Kuala Lumpur, and presented the King’s Police Medal to Ist Class Constable Abdul Hamid bin Lazim of the Perak Contingent for gallantry. Hon. Mr. C. C. Brown,252 words
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Article129 1940-02-29 4 173 Return To ork Singapore. Strikers, numbering about 175 in the Archipelago Brewery Co., Ltd., now under the control of the Custodian of Enemy Property, have returned to work but no change is reported in the two other major strikes in Singapore. The brewery strike was settled129 words
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Article453 1940-02-29 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay February 27 It is suggested rtad cut out this news ir K.. maniM and hand it t< Ma lV In their household. thux f the Malay popular tl/ tne progress of t v j h news bulletins Surat khabar M Ahram itu ada X®*®*453 words
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332 1940-02-29 4 Subject That Interests Chine# V Students Singapore--AM strongly in favour of courses in civics in T„ H. Silcock, professor of economics at Rr’-c* when lecturing on Tuesday to the Singapore Teacher* v*™ iation t ‘the place of economics in education.” H< admitted that economics332 words
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Advertisement61 1940-02-29 4 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT!!! BORIA CARNIVAL THE NEW WORLD AGAIN LEADS IN ENTERPRISE By Special Arrangement and at Great Expense THE NEW WORLD PRESENTS in conjunction with our usual Boria Performances The British International Boria (COMPRISING ARTISTES OF THE DEAN-TIJAH TROUPE WITH MR. DEAN AS THE “TUKANG KARANG”) Keep This Date61 words
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Article42 1940-02-29 5 Today on the “Esplanade” from 6 p.m. to 7.30 pin.:— March Death Or Glory Lehnhardt A Musical Switch Alford Waltz The Great Waltz Strauss Overture Napoleon Bilton Selection The Student Prince Romberg Schottische Petite TonkinoLse Scotto Quick Step Wagneritis Monngton42 words
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Article273 1940-02-29 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL St. 1 it k's Society of Selangor has contributed $2OO to the Overseas bacco Fund. T. Hawke, the well-known residem m. and his family are spend- "lidays at Tanjong Bungah. occurred on Thursday night i suddenness of Madame Foj Ci.. wife of Mr. Yap Kok Cheng Sime Darby273 words
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340 1940-02-29 5 Attempted Theft At Tapah Estate STABBED SERVANT WHILE BEING CHASED Ipoh. of the murder of a Tamil, Genggan, at Tapah Estate on August 29 last year, Wong Sin Tin, a young Chinese, was sentenced to death by the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the340 words
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Article300 1940-02-29 5 Tamil Faces Stabbing Charge Sungei Patani. JIJUTFiV DEVAN, a Tamil, stood his trial on Tuesday in the District Court before Tuan Syed Hussain Jamallulail, the First Magistrate, on a charge of attempting to commit voluntarily causing hurt to Priasamy at Jalan Kuala Ketil, Sungei Patani,300 words
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537 1940-02-29 5 Judge's Remark To Counsel At Supreme Court (••I OOK up the law, if you don’t know it already,” said Mr. Justice Aitken in the Supreme Court yesterday to counsel in granting an adjournment in a suit which had been set537 words
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Article193 1940-02-29 5 Aged Snatch Thief Foiled “It is rather extraordinary for a snatch-thief to try to escape by getting into a riesha: perhaps he was too old, but in any way. he is certain to be arrested if he tried to run,” remarked the Third Magistrate, yesterday, when193 words
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Article73 1940-02-29 5 The funeral of Mr. Lee Boon Ean. who passed away on Feb. 22. took place from his residence. No. 164, Brick Kiln Road at 10 a.m. yesterday. There was a large attendance at the funeral and many wreaths were receive!. The deceased leaves besides73 words
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Article164 1940-02-29 5 Performance At Weekly Luncheon Meeting The Hibor Hiboran Borea Party of Bagan Jermal with Misses Che Hasnah and Norma and Mr. A.R. Mohamed, the last-named as Tukang Karang, gave a performance before the Penang Rotarians and their guests at their weekly luncheon meeting held yesterday at164 words
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Article59 1940-02-29 5 The following will be handed then First Aid Certificates if they call at the Brigade Headquarters on any day (excepting Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Ladies: Mrs. B. Howell, Joyce Carrier. Gentlemen: Messrs. Gee Foon Boon, Oh Lock Inn.59 words
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Advertisement508 1940-02-29 5 DDD nrescription fIR If you are a sufferer from S 9 Eczema, Ringworm, Dhobiea H Itch,.Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Paoriaau, Singapore Foot, Itohing Eruptions ana Raahea, use D.D.D. Prescription. Just a few BK drops of this marvellous lotion and you have instant relief. Irritatiou and pain goes at oaoe, and508 words
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Miscellaneous390 1940-02-29 5 «»kevi><JK preference MAR' T||B flew World (Con tr«n.->i by sha Bro t,“ d > Hutton iw I hone 3711 Penang IfFK b I’> BEST SHOWS ARE MBLED FOR YOUR i VTERTAINMENT to-night .HRetind Reduction in Prices of Seats Up. < lut' w* Teochew Wayangs Y 29th FEBRUARY, 1940 ksT TWO390 words
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Miscellaneous262 1940-02-29 5 Who Is The Lightning See Republic’s Mystery-Action Serial Acclaimed The Most Spectacular Of All Serials MAJESTIC Today 3.00 8.00 p.m. (3 P.M. AT REDUCED PRICES 15, 30 50 CTS. DOWNSTAIRS) The Whole Serial in one complete screening “THE FIGHTING DEVIL DOGS” A Republic Serial in 12 Lightning Episodes with Lee262 words
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Miscellaneous139 1940-02-29 5 QUEENS Today’s Big Event 6.15 9.30 If You Like “Mutiny On The Bounty" You’ll Appreciate “Mutiny On The Blackhawk’’ Even More Fear-Crazed Fury Unleashed On A Stolen Ship Richard Arlen Andy Devine IN “MUTINY ON THE “BLACKHAWK” with Noah Beery Constance Moore Guinn “Big Boy” Williams and others. A New139 words
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Article491 1940-02-29 6 MR. CHURCHILL’S latest statement on the war at sea is remarkable for the number of disclosures which he made, but none is more heartening than his assertion that “the enemy have only two Big ships and cannot attempt to form a line of battle. We have491 words
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Article125 1940-02-29 6 REX CINEMA “The Man In The Iron Mask.” 12.30, 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p m. QUEEN’S CINEMA Mutiny on the “Blackhawk” 6.15 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “The Fighting Devil Dogs” (whole serial) 3, and 8.00 p.m. WINDSOR “Kannappa Nayanar.” 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. SUN CINEMA “Miss Yoke125 words
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Article493 1940-02-29 6 Nazis’ Latest TT is amusing to follow the tricks and subterfuges of Goebbels and his satellites in their efforts to deceive their own people. For a long time past they have been racking their brains to devise a means of countering the anti-Nazi propaganda of the German493 words
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Article654 1940-02-29 6 Thursday, Feb. 29. I IT may be an electioneering manoeuvre but the U.S. Administration is certainly spar.ng no efforts to ensure a better world order when the war is over. I ATEST move in this direction was announced by Mr. Cordell Hull yesterday. He654 words
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Advertisement355 1940-02-29 6 Make SURE of a good bunch of snaps What makes Kodak ‘Verichrome’ the most widely-used film in the world? (I) Extra v\ speed—easier to get good pictures in unfavourable M conditions. (2) Extreme latitude—tests show that /Q ‘Verichrome’ yields printable negatives though over- exposed scorw of times. (3) Truer rendering355 words
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Advertisement23 1940-02-29 6 J I J I Be jure you&iy DEL y TA Agents for Malaga: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur. RJUMLR23 words
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468 1940-02-29 7 lt<*X I I’Ot* Dumas Classic The Man In The Iron Mask” as a Eilent film was great, but this drama produced under present-day conditions with sound and speech adds lustre to an already outstanding classic. The picture was accorded a very enthusiastic reception when it468 words
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Article142 1940-02-29 7 Fine Of $BO Imposed On Teochew Immigration Officers who boarded the S.S. Rimba about 4.30 p.m. on Feb. 28 apprehended a Teochew, Khor Chye Tan, who had in his possession, 286 ticals and 75 setangs which were equivalent to $199 S.S. currency. As a result, he142 words
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559 1940-02-29 7 Air-conditioning A Feature Of “City Of Newport News'’ RIOUS and comfortable and with accommodation limited to less than 100 first-class passengers, the s.s. City of Newport News” arrived in Penang yesterday on its maiden voyage to this port. She is bound for Manila,559 words
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Article95 1940-02-29 7 Woman In Critical Condition A Chinese woman is now lying in the General Hospital m a critical condition suffering from what is suspected to be corrosive poisoning. The woman whose name was given as Chia Kim Choy is reported to have consumed a solution of caustic soda95 words
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Article214 1940-02-29 7 RODENTS SMOKED OUT AND DESTROYED IN QUICK TIME is not generally known that the Municipal Health De- nt maintains a very efficient Rat Gang which is at the e, for the asking, of any householder in Penang. T 1 i vrning, writes a Pinang l214 words
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Article41 1940-02-29 7 I boa-constrictor, measuring if feet in length, was caught alive at the residence of Vr. John, No. 37, Bertam Lane, Penang, at seven o'clock this morning. The reptile was hiding in the kitchen and was secured by a noose.41 words
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Article169 1940-02-29 7 OFFICE-BEARERS FOR CURRENT YEAR At the annual general meeting of ‘he Raffles College Union, held in the Oei Tiong Ham hall on Saturday, February 24, the following were elected office-bearers for the academic year 1940-1941. MANAGING COMMITTEE President: F. C. Arulanandom Vice-President: Kwan Sai Kheong Hon. General169 words
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Article303 1940-02-29 7 Sentence of four months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by the Penang District Judge. Mr. H. A. Forrer, yesterday on Tan Beng Bok who was convicted on a charge of housebreaking by night with intent to commit theft at the house of th? Chief Senior Dresser. Pathologist's Department,303 words
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185 1940-02-29 7 Appeal To Public: Care Of Rabies In the near future, the St. Nicholas Home is to extend its activities by taking in a number of babies and tiny children. A certain amount of extra equipment will be needed for this purpose, and the Committee185 words
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136 1940-02-29 7 To Take Up Singapore Appointment Mr. S. M. Middlebrook. Protector of Chinese, Penang, will be leaving i Penang about the middle of March to take up an appointment in Singapore—in the Immigration Department, it is understood. Mr. Middlebrook has been hardly a year in Penang,136 words
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Article80 1940-02-29 7 A fine of $l5O or two months’ rigorous imprisonment was imposed by the Third Magistrate, Mr. Lim Koon Teck, this -morning, on a 42-year-old Chinese, Ng Ah Bah who pleaded guilty to a charge of distilling 12 gallons of intoxicating liquor about 1 am. on Feb. 22.80 words
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179 1940-02-29 7 ASSOCIATION NONEXISTENT Probable Charge Of Forgery Following further enquiries into the case in which a Hylam, Ong Chok Chit was charged in the Third Police Court, before Mr. Lim Koon Teck with assisting in the management of a public lottery—the Kedah Chin Woo179 words
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Article110 1940-02-29 7 Second Cut Made In One Month It is announced by the Food Controller. Malaya, that the maximum retail price for Java sugar in Singapore and Penang has been reduced by one cent to 7J cents per katty. and the price in Malacca and Johore from110 words
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Article50 1940-02-29 7 GOVERNOR TO BROADCAST ON SUNDAY Singapore H. E. the Governor Sir Shenton Thomas will broad= cast to the peoples of Ma= laya on Sunday, March 3, from the B. M. B. C. at 7.25 p.m. on “The Case For Income Tax As I See It.”50 words
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Article146 1940-02-29 7 Owner Fined For Breach Of Navigation Order Teh Ah Mai, a tongka was fined $2O and $5 when he pleaded guilty in the Third Police Court before Mr Lim Koon Teck, yesterday to two charges of contravening the navigation order regulating the -movements of vessels146 words
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Article30 1940-02-29 7 Ipoh The proceeds of the Charity Dance held recently by the Eurasian Associations of Perak realised- $1,515.42 This amount has been forwarded to the Perak Patriotic Fund.30 words
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Article28 1940-02-29 7 A Jumble Sale will be held under the auspices of the Y.W.C.A at the Town Hall on Saturday. March 2 at 4.30 o.m.28 words
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Advertisement105 1940-02-29 7 RIXS.F pr W dim !&y" i (j. fixate infants O invalid s ji Ly A y"/ I xMiluy f@3 ==58 (I, “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN” Let your Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to Health and Happiness on COW GATE I From all over the world they105 words
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Article151 1940-02-29 8 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 1474th Auction, 21st February. 1940 resulted a-s follows: lbs. tons Catalogued 2,238,564 999.36 Offered 1,946,712 869.07 Sold 1,468,416 655.54 London—Spot 13 l/Bd. New York—Spot 18 11/16 cts. PRICES REALISED RIBBED SMOKED CHHET Cents per lb. Standard Quality 38 —3B 1151 words
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Article47 1940-02-29 8 General Meeting On I Sunday Ipoh. The Technical Association of Perak wfll hold their fifth annual general meet Ing on Sunday. March 3, at 10.30 a.m. at the Association room. Town Hall, Uwh. This will be followed by a tiffin at jßte Hotel Majestic.47 words
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960 1940-02-29 8 But Prices Remain Steady Penang, Feb. 21. DURING the past week there has been rather a dull feeling in the market although prices have remained steady. After opening at 39 >/2 cents on Thursday last the market went as high as 39>i cents but closed960 words
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Article361 1940-02-29 8 List Of Contributions Amount previously acknowledged 186,445 23 Per Messrs. Osborne Chappel: Hongkong Tin Ltd. 1,000.00 Chenderiang Tin Drdg. Ltd. 500. 00 Per Hon. Treasurer Central Indian Committee. Perak 25.00 Total $187,970.23 Malay Section Amount previously acknowledged $11,775.25 Received from Grik Malay Section- Through the District Officer361 words
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Article93 1940-02-29 8 Penang. February 28. 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary' 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 46 15/16 Canadian 51 11/lf On France Demand 2060 1/493 words
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Article297 1940-02-29 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/ 5/3 A. Amalg. 6/3 6/9 A. Hitam 24/ 25/ Bangrins 21/6 22/6 B. Selangors 1.55 1.60 Hong Fatts 1.25 1.28 Jelebus 85 89 Johans 32 34 Kamras 1/10} 2/3 Kamuntings 11/ 11/9 K. Lanjuts 23, 23/6 Katus 23/3 24/3 Kramats 11/6297 words
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Article271 1940-02-29 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin 4'9 5/3 Ayer Hitam 24 25 Bangrin 22, 23 Batu Selangoi 1.55 1.60 Hitam Tin 42} 45 Hong Fatt 1.25 1.30 Hongkong Tin 22/6 23,6 ex Idris Hyd. 7/3 7/9 Ipoh Tin 23, 6 24/6 Jelebu 87} 90 Johan 32} 35271 words
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Article246 1940-02-29 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/4} A. Amalgamateds 6/1} 6/7}cd Austral N. Z. 20/ 21/ B. Selangors 1.60 1.67} Hitams 40 44 Hong Fatts 1.23 1.27 Jelebus 85 90 Johans 29 32 K. Kamuntings 8/3 8/7} K. Lanjuts 23 23/6 K. Kampars 13/6 14/ Kuchais 1.67} 1.75246 words
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Article270 1940-02-29 8 RUBBERS: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.30 1.40 Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Bassetts 50 55 Batu Lintangs 1.07} 1.12} Bentas 1.02} 1.07} Borelhs 1.45 1.50 Brogas 67} 70 Indragiris 1.32} 1.37} Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.35 2.45 Lunas 1.70 1.80 Malaka Pindas 1.45 1.52} Mentakabs 43 45270 words
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Article207 1940-02-29 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBERS Buyers o Pajam 1.85 MINING Ampat 5/ Austral Amal 6/ Bangrin 20 Batu Selangor 1.55 Berjuntai 10 Hitam 40 Hong Fatt 1.2" Johan 30 Jelebu 8.5 Kampong Kamunting 8 Kampong Lanjut 23 Kamunting 11 Katu 24 Klang River 1.95 Kramat 11 Kuala Kampar 13 0207 words
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Article380 1940-02-29 8 Minutes Of Meeting Held On February 17 Present:— The Chairman (Tht Rouble the Controller of Labour, Malaya, Mr, C. Wilson, M.C.S.) The Vice Chairman and Secretary (The Deputy Contr- rof Labour. Malaya Mr. J. M. Barron. M.C.S.) i The Hon ble the General Manager. F.M 8. I380 words
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43 1940-02-29 8 to b« Ll _—Reuter- $20.000.000 O' 1 Gl To Douglas (<>rpSanta Monica ,'kis’»” The British Purchas’ f attae* has ordered $20,000 000 laS firbombing planes from tl c craft Corporation, deliv» Re ut er pleted by late summerto b« Ll_—Reuter- - 43 words
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Advertisement87 1940-02-29 8 BANKS OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL I To keep abreast with the 1 progress of economic developme n t s, no business I concern can afford not to take advantage of the I multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. I The Indian87 words
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Article627 1940-02-29 9 •‘There Are No Longer Any Islands Germany's recent threats to make a mass air attack on Great Britain call attention to the Royal Air Force and the air defences. "There are no longer any islands,” said Hitler in the Reichstag, and for once he spoke the627 words
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Article361 1940-02-29 9 Anxious To Help The Empire’s Cause The desire of Southern Rhodesia to share to the full in the Empire’s mi- i litary operations is evidenced in the training schemes for the European men of the Colony and her contributions of 186 officers and 700 men to361 words
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Article730 1940-02-29 9 Standard Make For German Women Standard stockings for German women make their appearance in the New Year. They are of thicker thread and closer mesh than fashion has hitherto decreed. This is made necessary by the fact that the rationing laws allow' a woman to purchase730 words
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Miscellaneous1981 1940-02-29 9 '.’3u Ji! 1 SAN FRANCISCO flfr "-MwF «TREASURE ISLAND A me 48 HK f H b. wBB W M JbH B w* M SINGAPORE ZHL 1.333 kc/s <225 m? TO-DAY j SHORTWAVE STATIONS J” 3 o T»“, SZ BROADCASTING and Copra prices. 1.40 Interval. 5.00 D L> f y Hindustani1,981 words
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Miscellaneous522 1940-02-29 9 NIROM YDA 6.04 mc/s (49.6 mJ YDB 11.8 C mc/s (25.3 m.) PMN 10.26 mc/s (29 2 m.> YDB 9.65 mc/s (31.20 mJ YDC 15.16 mc/s (19.80 ml 6.20 a.m. Opening. News. 6.28 Gymnastics. 6.40 Records. 7.20 News repeated. 7.27 Records continued. 7.50 Close cown. 10.50 Time signal. Sewing lessons.522 words
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270 1940-02-29 10 —Reuter. Otvners Express Surprise Paris. Feb 23. The Turkish Government has decidvd to forbid Turkish ships to call at foreign ports, says an Istanbul message. All ships in foreign waters are being recalled oy wireless. A special commission has been estab lished—Reuter. - 270 words
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857 1940-02-29 10 On Occasion Of Mr. Welles’ Visit Allies’ Firm Attitude Reiterated By Paris Press Paris, February 28. Mr. Sumner Welles’ visits to Rome and Berlin are discussed lengthily in the Paris press, and considerable emphasis is laid on the fact that in his long message to.—Reuter. - 857 words
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Article199 1940-02-29 10 Reuter. Nitie Germans To Be Released Tokyo. February 28. The Foreign Office spokesman revealed that nine of the Germans removed from the Japanese liner “Asama Maru” will be handed over to the Japanese authorities from a British vessel off Yokohama tomorrow. —Reuter. HONGKONG COMMUNIQUE Hongkong.Reuter. - 199 words
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198 1940-02-29 10 Assaults On Viipuri From Several Directions London, February 28. Reuter’s military correspondent states that a point of outstanding importance regarding the Finns’ new line of resistance is that it is twenty miles shorter than the old line and thus conserves men. 1 he Russians198 words
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Article68 1940-02-29 10 —8.0. W. Measures I<> Counter German Attacks London. February 28. Further details of the British steps j counter-attack German onslaughts on shipping were given by the Civil Lord of the Admiralty in the Commons tonight. Of 10,097 ships convoyed 10,076 arrived safely. Of 3.215 British merchantmen—8.0. W. - 68 words
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Article66 1940-02-29 10 .accut uuig —Reuter. Military Plane Crashes In Kyoto Tokyo, February 28. Lieut.-General Hozoji. Commander of the Japanese military Air Force in last years fighting against the Soviets at Nomonhan. was among the six killed when a Japanese military plane crashed at Matsui village in South Kyoto.accut uuig —Reuter. - 66 words
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Article71 1940-02-29 10 —Reuter. Hull Or Periscope Not Seen Bergen. February 28. The master of the “Arnfinn” which was reported to have collided with a U-boat stated in an interview that it was only a supposition that the vessel involved was a submarine. The vessel's hull was not seen nor.—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article29 1940-02-29 10 —Reuter. London, February 28. The German Wireless reports that King Carol will make an official z'isit to Italy in the first half of April.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article27 1940-02-29 10 .—Reuter. Berlin. February 28 A German High Command communique admits that two German planes failed to return from their visit to Britain.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 27 words
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795 1940-02-29 10 Facilitating Contraband Control And Enabling Neutrals To Maintain Domestic Economy London, February 28. Fhe aims of the British war trade agreements were outlined by Mr. Cross in a Commons reply to a question by Miss Ward whether the Government in any ofiaee. - 795 words
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266 1940-02-29 10 IULI WVlt It —Reuter. Armed Followers <>f Wang Ching-wei Shanghai, February 28 An incident involving British troops in Shanghai and the Jan anese gendarmes and the armed followers of Wang G hing-wei occurred in the British Defence sector in the extra-settlement roads yesterday mor;IULI WVlt It '—Reuter. - 266 words
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Article39 1940-02-29 10 u oe unea Reuter. Toklo, February 28 Mr. James Russell Young was today charged with “fabricating and spreading rumours concerning the Japanese forces in China". He will be tried by the Tokyo District Court. Reuter.u oe unea Reuter. - 39 words
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Advertisement114 1940-02-29 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 dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents114 words
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551 1940-02-29 11 Darul Aishan F. (Beaten At Soccer by Chembi in the last minute of the I> he J? eda I h P Ce to defeat ,he Darul Aishan 1.’.i1l club by the odd goal in five at a friendly soccer match ed yesterday on the551 words
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Article122 1940-02-29 11 P. Oliver Wins Seven Australian Titles Sydney, Feb. 16. Percy Oliver, 20-year-old Empire Games k stroke champion, created to aiu record when he won seven “tajor t s at the Australian swimming championships. No A tralian swimmer has ever ich a feat before. Olive n no, 220, 440, 880122 words
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Article42 1940-02-29 11 -‘-.N tyOJLT 'tralian Title Play I his Year Sydney, February 9. war, the Australian not f °lf championships will ear. Playe j hi P s were to have been <rne in July. Present tori;. I* B6 Joan L«wis, of Vi»42 words
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Article99 1940-02-29 11 TODAY: TENNIS: Kedah Lawn Tennis Annual Championships, Alor Star. HOCKEY: D.A.F.C. vs. Kedah Police, Hutchings School ground. TOMORROW TENNIS: Kedah Lawn Tennis Annual Championships, Alor Star. SOCCER: K.H.P. vs. P.F.S.. Free School Ground. P.M.R.C. vs. O.X.A. Dato Kramat Ground. SATURDAY, MARCH 2. RACES: Kuala Lumpur Spring99 words
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618 1940-02-29 11 Position Brought About By The “League Machine-' 4<»rpHE science of football has been relentlessly crushed by 1 the grinding League machine and a position has been brought about which, in my view, will demand drastic remedies when the war is over. This startling statement was618 words
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Article167 1940-02-29 11 LINCOLNSHIRE GRAND NATIONAL —Reuter. Call-Overs For The Spring Double London, February 28. The official Call-overs for the LinI coinshire and Grand National resulted I as follows: LINCOLNSHIRE 9 1 Quartier Maitre offered. 100 9 Wonersh offered, 100|8 taken. 12.1 Titan offered, 1008 taken. 100 8 Boomps A Daisy offered, 1007—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article109 1940-02-29 11 12 Teams Now Ln First Division The Committee of the Penang Football Association have approved the application of the Penang Recreation Club to compete in the First Division League this year. This makes a total of 12 teams competing in the First Division League. P.M.R.C.109 words
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759 1940-02-29 11 VALUE TO OWNER REDUCED TO $4,150 rpHE first of the Grand Nationals run during the last war was won over the famous Aintree course in 1915, and the winner. Ally Sloper, put a credit of £3,515 to Lady Nelson’s account at Weatherby’s. Trained by759 words
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Article53 1940-02-29 11 K.H.P. vs P.F.S. On the Free School ground tomorrow at 5.15 p.m.: Kedah Hall Party:—Ool Boon Chye; Lim Cheng Poh, Lee Tiang Lok; Hayaty Meah, Gan Thean Beng, Noor Hashim; Khoo Phin Hong, Chee Chin Cheok, Mirasa, Chee Phui San, and Ng Beng Heng. Reserves: Lee Eng Huat, and53 words
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Article238 1940-02-29 11 P.L.H.C. Defeated At Hockey O' In a hockey match on the Francis Light School ground yesterday, the Naval Officers Team defeated the Ponang Ladies Hockey Club by the margin of three goals to one. The winners had the better of the exchanges and fully238 words
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Article35 1940-02-29 11 Fast Mile In New Zealand Wellington, February 16 V. F. Root, the New Zealand runner who won the half-mile at the last Empire Games in Sydney, won the Centennial Mile here in 4m 15.85.35 words
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Article136 1940-02-29 11 Marines And P.R.C. Score Once Each The soccer friendly betw-een the Marines “A” and the Penang Recreation Club “A on the Esplanade yesterday evening, resulted in a draweach side scoring a goal. The Recreationists opened the scoring through C. O. Thomasz, who beat the goalie with a136 words
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Article24 1940-02-29 11 .—Reuter. London, February 28. In a South A Regional soccer match, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur drew, each side scoring a goal.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 24 words
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Advertisement114 1940-02-29 11 ■STEEL WINDOW FRAMES FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes. 1 MANUFACTURED BY EASTERN MFC. CO.! 1, River Road, Penang. ’PHONE 1484. J*usefu/ Mecficfne for all Climates MLCollis Browoejz Substitute. Acts tike a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHEA and FEVER, CROUP. AGUE, cxn ma Ar* U114 words
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Article634 1940-02-29 12 GOING SLIGHTLY SOFT OWING TO KAIN Kuala Lumpur. Today. ALTHOUGH fast work was done this morning, the first track was not open to trainers, and all horses had to be exercised on the inside tracks. Owing to yesterday’s heavy rain, the going was rendered slightly634 words
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Article84 1940-02-29 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29 TIN: Penang $129.00 Business (Jone 50 tons Singapore $129.00 «ÜBBER: Penang Spot 37Jc Singapore Spot 37'c COPRA: Sundried $4.25 buyers Black Pepper Nominal 'TAPIOCA: Medium $5.80 sellers Fair Seed $4.90 sellers «CtICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.80 New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled No. 184 words
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Article355 1940-02-29 12 jwea to ci —Reuter. London. Feb. 29. An appeal foi stimulation of agricultural products was made by Mr. Chamberlain addressing the chairmen of the county war agricultural executive committees this afternoon. “We are turning the count: y into a huge armaments workshop, thereby placing a strainjwea to ci —Reuter. - 355 words
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Article256 1940-02-29 12 Che Zainudin And Miss Che Zahariah Alor StJfr. On the occasion of the marriage of their son. Che Zainudin, to Miss Che Zahariah. Mr. Mrs. Matt Din of ‘Sungei Korok, Alor Star, entertained the staff of the Postal Department and their many friends to a256 words
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Article196 1940-02-29 12 Weights For Five Events (tn Second I)ay Following are the weights for five races on the second day, Mai'. 6 of the Selangor Turf Club Gold Cup meeting. HORSES—CLASS 2 DIV. 3—5' 2 FURLONGS BURRANEER 9 00 REGIMENT 8.12 RUSSIAN ROSE 8.12 SQUEEZE 8.11 CALVADOS 8.10 GRAFMOND 8.09196 words
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Article200 1940-02-29 12 Constables Acquitted Of Negligence Ipoh. The F.M.S. Court of Appeal commenceci yesterday, presided over by the Hon Mr. Justice Poyser, Chief Justice, .M.S Sir P. McElwaine. Chief Justice. S.S.. Hon Mr. Justice aßeckett Terrel! Judge of Appeal. Reference was made by the Public Prosecutor tc a decision200 words
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Article119 1940-02-29 12 tnat an I -8.0. W. No Copper Exported To Germany Rugby. February 28. The Minister of Economic Warfare stated in the Commons that no copper ore shipped from Spain at the outbreak of the war had reached Germany and he pointed out that none would be shippedtnat an I -8.0. W. - 119 words
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713 1940-02-29 12 Rugby, Feb. 29. Steps taken by the Government to prevent the creation of a “landless Arab” problem in Palestine were outlined today by the publication of land transfer regulations in the form of a White Paper. The regulations provide for a delimitation of713 words
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Article102 1940-02-29 12 .—Reuter. Double The Number Of Guns Planes Required New York. February 28. Long-range defence of the Panama Canal required double the present number of planes and guns. President Roosevelt who yesterday completed his inspection of the canal, told a press conference on board the cruiser “Tuscaloosa". The President.—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article59 1940-02-29 12 rammed a —Reuter. Artillery Ami Patrol Activity Paris, February 28. A French communique says that there was activity of patrols and some artillery fire at various points of the front.— An earlier communique states: “There was local activity of the contact units and artillery. One of ourrammed a —Reuter. - 59 words
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Article68 1940-02-29 12 —Reuter. Kaffirs Move Up Sharply London, February 28. On the Stock Exchange, Kaffirs moved up sharply in the late afternoon on the announcement of the South African Gc vernment’s modification of the gold mir ing policy. Home rails were firm oi Southerns dividend of 1) per cent, or—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article176 1940-02-29 12 —Reuter. Mr. MacDonald Declines Statement London, February 28. In tile House of Commons, Sir John Graham Kerr asked Mr. MacDonald if "in view of the proximity of the independent protected state of Sarawak to British possessions in the East and its strategic importance, he will inform—Reuter. - 176 words
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Article237 1940-02-29 12 Reuter. Suggestion By U.S. Senator Washington. February 28. Economic retaliation after the war might follow any attempt by the United States to force belligerent countries to I buy farm products as well as munitions I which they needed from the United States, stated Mr.Reuter. - 237 words
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Article157 1940-02-29 12 Taiping. Wilson, a y'oung Singhalese, who wac summoned on a criminal intimidation charge by’ a compatriot, Manuel Perera was on Tuesday afternoon found guilty by the Taiping Magistrate and fined $l5. The defendant was represented by Mr. G. H. Gartside while Mr. Chabra ap peared157 words
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Article103 1940-02-29 12 1 an p—Rcuter. Loyal Demonstratio h* Workers London. Febr r r 28. The King .and Queen w? r by two thousand workers v visited the famous Greenoi today. It was one of the gi tanous demonstrations of Clydeside bas ever seen, had to force a way1 an – p—Rcuter. - 103 words
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Advertisement536 1940-02-29 12 Head Office) 216 Penang Road p< Phone 1477 1478 with ĕ' Telegrams: "Gazette’’ Penan 1- Rales of Subscription for rinanir Gnand Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Loca 1 S.S. Delivery F.M.S. For Monthly $2.50 $3.00 f j Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearlv 15.00 18.00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 4« j SUNDAY GAZETTF. Local536 words
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