Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 March 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1940-03-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILI r,;; 01. XCVIII. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article235 1940-03-02 1 "G ERMAN ARMY IS WAITING” NAZI ATTEMPT TO IMPRESS MR. SUMNER WELLES Seeing Hitler Today Berlin, Marcn 2. An officially-inspired statement declares that the German Army is waiting, ready for the moment when the order is given for a decisive blow. Nobody knows when this will be but everybody can’—Reuter. - 235 words
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Article103 1940-03-02 1 Reuter. lianges To Meet War l ime Conditions London. March 1 s in the financing of the 8.8. C. i' wartime conditions are explain White Paper issued today conl: a supplemental broadcastin? t between the Postmaster-Gen-:h’ Minster of Information. the original broadcasting agree8.8. C. was entitled toReuter. - 103 words
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Article67 1940-03-02 1 .—Reuter. Calcutta, Marcn 2. Efforts are being made to trace a:» Imperial air liner which left Jiwani, Arabia at 5.3 Q a.m. yesterday and should have reached Sharjah at 10.30 a.m. but had not arrived last night. According to a Karachi telegram the missing air liner is.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article282 1940-03-02 1 —BOW Reciprocal System Of Exchange Control Rugby, March 1. Quietly unobstrusively but continuourly. measures are being wonted cut tween the organs of the Government and adiiiin’strative in the United Kingdom and France ant? put into operation which give effect to the agreements rrach- ed in the—BOW - 282 words
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Article38 1940-03-02 1 —Reuter Zurich. March 1 A sensation has been caused bv t’ arrest of M. Tobler. leader of the forme National Front. at Schaffhauses rn charge of espionage on behalf of a fore:? country.—Reuter—Reuter - 38 words
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Article37 1940-03-02 1 —Reuter. London, March 1 It is learned that there is no tmth i the reports that Britain asked Turkey f< permission to send ships into the Blac Sea. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article244 1940-03-02 1 —Reuter. Not Everyone A Menace To Security Of Country London, Ma ch 1 In the House of Commons, asked whether his attention had been called to the fact that about 250 German servant girls were employed jn and around Aidershot and whether these girls were—Reuter. - 244 words
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291 1940-03-02 1 —8.0. W. Rugby, March 2. night’s R.A.F. reconnaissance er Germany—the most extens of the war to date —lend tc-'est to the statements and i h have recently appeared < showing that approximateraids over Germany have conducted by British aircraft the last week—8.0. W. - 291 words
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Article, Illustration190 1940-03-02 1 .—Reuter. AIM OF COTTON INDUSTRY BILL London, March 2. Sir Andrew Duncan, President of the Board of Trade, made his maiden speech in moving the second reading of the Cotton Industry Bill. He said: "The last war dealt the exports of cotton a hard and cruel.—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article205 1940-03-02 1 .—Reuter. Mr. Hoover’s Scheme For Relief Ijondon, March 1. According to a Washington telegram > ex-President Hoover, testify ng before 1 the Representatives of Foreign Affairs Committee on behalf of a scheme forproviding funds for relic! purpeses hi Europe, sad: "I do not doubt that.—Reuter. - 205 words
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107 1940-03-02 1 —8.0. W. Arrival In England Yesterday Rugby, March 1. The first Hurricane F ghter aircraft to be built in Canada arrived in England today. Built by the Canadian Car a” 1 Foundry Company, it is the first of a series of similar aircraft which will—8.0. W. - 107 words
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Article136 1940-03-02 1 Finns Inflict Heavy Casualties Helsinki, March 2. A communique stales that enemy attacks continued yesterday in the west of the Karelian Isthmus. Finnish troops inflicted heavy losses on the enemy and destroyed several tanks while an enemy attack on Taipale was repulsed. Finnish planes bombed an.—Reuter. - 136 words
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Article133 1940-03-02 1 —8.0. W. Premier’s Appeal For Special Effort Rugby, March 1. In moving the second leading of the Bi.l making miscellaneous war provisions in connection with agriculture, the Parliamentary Secretary for Agr.culture mentioned in the Lords today that during the last few days of fine weather, ploughing had been—8.0. W. - 133 words
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Article221 1940-03-02 1 8.0. W. Rugby, March 2. A largely attended meeting which was held in the Mansion House today under the auspices of the British-Fin-land Fund was addressed by the ArchBishop of Canterbury who spoke of the worldwide indignation at the wanton assault by a great power8.0. W. - 221 words
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Advertisement41 1940-03-02 1 BESTf «I illliiMyhi J Agents for North Malaya d> Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh. HO HONCSOAP SAVES S. j< LA H«S V S S 52Ldr < s. 54 f AAffi:*.,? 1 > •/<*> /Zlg‘Wgjhg‘?‘ X-itW'/*': '.i <■ j£ -XA- t z v r-""~41 words
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Article380 1940-03-02 2 Without Encountering Resistance THIRD VISIT IN THREE NIGHTS London, March 1. For the third night in succession and the fifth time since the outbreak of war R.A.F. reconnaissance aircraft have been over Germany. An Air Ministry announcement says: —“In the course of the night aircraft.—B O.W i Reuter. - 380 words
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92 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter. Patna, March 1 The assertion that complete independence should be the goal of India is reiterated in a 700-word resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee. The resolution states: “Indian freedom cannot exist within the order of British Imperialism and Dominion status or any other’—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article196 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter. “Pyrrhus** Torpedoed In Broad Daylight London, Mar. 1. The British steamer, Pyrrhus. 7,418 tons, was sunk by enemy action in broad daylight off the West Coast of England with the loss of eight lives. The miss ng men were Chinese firemen. No passengers were on board.—Reuter. - 196 words
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Article275 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter. German Coal Exports To Be Detained Rugby, March 1. A certain apprehension seems to have arisen regarding the detention of German coal exports to Italy. It had always i been intended that German coal exports to Italy should be subject to enemy export control and—Reuter. - 275 words
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Article57 1940-03-02 2 .—Reuter. Denmark To Appeal To Both Belligerents Copenhagen, March 1. The Government intends to address an appeal to both belligerents with a view co alleviating as much as possible the unhappy effects of sea warfare on neutral Danish shipping, declared the Foreign Minister, M. Munch, in.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article269 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter. Loss Will Not Be Decisive FINNS FACE NEW DANGER Stockholm, March 1. Nothing except a Finnish flag flying over Viipuri Castle gives the city, which only a few weeks ago was only sightly damaged, any sign of life. Shells are falling into it at a”—Reuter. - 269 words
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Article133 1940-03-02 2 Distinguished English Author Rugby, March 1. It is learnt with regret in London that Mr. E. F. Benson, the distinguished author, died in London on Thursday in University College hospital. Mr. Benson was taken to the hospital a fortnight ago. Mr. Benson who was 73133 words
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Article110 1940-03-02 2 Reuter Further Bombing Raids By Nazi Planes London, Mar. 1. Nazi airmen made further bombing raids today on British fishing boats m the North Sea. British fighters went up tc drive them away. In the early hours of the darkness a 28-foot motor fishing boat, Courage,– Reuter - 110 words
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154 1940-03-02 2 RAIDER DRIVEN Opp London, March i A NTI-AIRCRAFT batteries fired at an enemy phln 1 Thames estuary this evening. The raidei the that it could only be seen as a speck streakm !U the east. About fifty shells burst round it h-fnwA of range.—Reuter. ore.—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article92 1940-03-02 2 .—Reuter. Question To Be Asked In Commons London, March 1 In the House of Commons. Mr. R. De La Bere will ask tne Minister of Economic Warfare on March 5 whether, in connection with the supply of oil by the Burma Oil Corporation, he can state.—Reuter. - 92 words
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79 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter. Captain Asks To Send Message To Germany London, March 1 A message received at the Admiralty sent at the request of master of the German steamer, Wakama, fcr transmission to Germany if possible reads: “To West Line, Hamburg. Rumour*- about the crew of the”—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article67 1940-03-02 2 ,—Reuter. Number To Be Increased To 14,300 London, March 1. The number of Australian pilots to be trained for the Empire train ng scheme is to be increased by four thousand to 14.300, according to a statement Ly Mr. Menzies quoted in an Australian broadcast in German. The,—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article50 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter Restricted Activity But Undertone Firm London, March 1 On the Stock Exchange, week-end influence restricted activity but the undertone remained firm. Kaffirs occasionally reacted on profit>taking but breweries and electrical equipments were strong. Giltedged eased early but rallied later. Rails were mostly lower. Wall Street was firm.—Reuter—Reuter - 50 words
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Article23 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter. London, March 1 The death has occurred of Mr. F. A. Macquisten, Member of Parliament for Argyll.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 23 words
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Article170 1940-03-02 2 <I i x i Amsterdam, March 1. t m ,k c y be Bround for optimism regarding Herr Von m ßiM C CS Ulks with Herr ,litler a d who po.nt out a 'Cord,nB to neutral observers in Berlin Mr w!u h pe r Which had—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article284 1940-03-02 2 TAVISTOCK PEACE P LAN Tlcuter. Official German Backi n Claimed London, March i A so-called pea n the auspices oi Tavistock British Council tian s 5* a-™». Sj in the 1 Bntam 2 seme like The it In political quart ReutS matic corresponded planisnoiT seriously. It is r -..rded asTlcuter. - 284 words
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Article131 1940-03-02 2 -Reuter. Arrival At Chungking By Road From Kunming Chungking, March 1. After five days on the road to Chunj. king the United States Ambassador, Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, arrived hen from Kunming in the early afternoo» in rough travel work clothes. hJ face covered with a five-Reuter. - 131 words
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Article38 1940-03-02 2 —Reuter German Ship Preparing To Leave Monte Video N.. w York. Mar- 1 According to the Vnc Monte Video cones dent. the cargo ship. Lahn. B.JB tons ing to sail with wgo o. hides. Eight of—Reuter - 38 words
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Advertisement56 1940-03-02 2 Buying t Radio? > WHAT ABOUT THE NEW 1910 ALL BRITISH j “MURPHY” I One Of The Best And Cheapest Receivers In Malaya—Particulars At ROBINSON PIANO Co. s.s. Ltd, j PENANG j ■STEEL WINDOW FRAMES FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes. I MANUFACTURED BY EASTERN MFG.56 words
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Advertisement23 1940-03-02 2 depends on you Kc‘ always by regular al oreeds 3" d original conditioner 'ivakGE ■< Essential in al 7 free 00 ECZEMA, etc r23 words
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Article634 1940-03-02 3 Lessons From Finland: V alue 01 Snip ers S 11oni Finland has emphasised again and again the xirtance ot individual marksmanship of a high order part ilarly when it is associated with mobility. e Finns are a nation of marksmen, not because they »rn to that enviable634 words
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151 1940-03-02 3 The last personal link with the great novelist Charles Dickens is broken. Lady Dickens, his daughter-m-law, and widow of Sir Henry who was Common Serjeant of the City of London for 15 years, has died at the age of 88. Lady Dickens, wife of151 words
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Article370 1940-03-02 3 "Home News'” For Canadians Montreal. pOLICE-SERGEANT Gordon T. Puffer is an expert, beer taster, the Peterborough Court decided ir accepting his testimony regarding an “intoxicating beverage” found on the premises of an alleged illicit vendor, who then pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months'370 words
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Article185 1940-03-02 3 Antwerp. iTNPI the stress of war conditions. V r mans are eating fewer meals at home. And the German hausfrau, traditionally <ad of the table she keeps, is being forced to leave her own oven idle. Warn meals cooked at home are, in fact. nsidered185 words
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Article152 1940-03-02 3 Copenhagen. Before starting his war against Finland, Stalin acquired a secret fund of Finnish currency to finance the puppet ‘Cabinet" of Kuusinen. It is now known that while negotiations were going on between Finland and Russia the Soviet was buying Finnish marks on the international152 words
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179 1940-03-02 3 use who have experienced the an ulcer in the stomach or an fully appreciate what it tin complete relief. So often «headed disorder lead to an that when Mr. J. D. gained an, without going on the 'able, his joy can readily be It was quite179 words
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327 1940-03-02 3 I lEUT. EDWARD BENN SMITH, V.C., D.C.M., the youngest man to win the V.C. in the last war, has lost his life in this. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith, of North Quay, Maryport, Cumberland, have been notified that he has died from327 words
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Article63 1940-03-02 3 Phrases used by a constable in evidence at Marylebone Police Court. London, drew a reproof from the magistrate. "When you get into the witness-box, speak properly,” Mr. L. R. Dunne told him. "I do not care to hear a police officer say, ‘They were certainly making a63 words
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Article121 1940-03-02 3 ‘vv'iais is the worst case of child cruelty I have ever heard in my 39 years’ experienoe as a magistrate.” Mr. H. A. G. Stevens said this a; Weymouth police court recently. He had passed sentence of six months’ and three months’ hard labour respectively on121 words
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Article276 1940-03-02 3 Spoflight on Germany ♦•y* HAT would happen if Germany W lo«t the war?" This, in effect, is the question discussed by the “Frankfurter Zeitung, which is still noted for the independent spirit governing its editorial columns. “Even in enemy countries it has become obvious that276 words
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Article104 1940-03-02 3 Jerusalem. “T TNDISGUISED slavery” is the lot of at least 5,000 to 10,000 young Czecho-Slovakian and Austrian Jews sent to Poland, according to Jewish sources. Not all Jews sent to the Lublin ghetto in Central Poland arrive there. Those best fitted for hard physical labour104 words
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Advertisement53 1940-03-02 3 Isiour THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome-* with the assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept, of Oommeros, New Road, Bangkok Cable: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. This bureau supplies free Information to tourists, int reduce* the-.'Xi to famous sights and r«sorts, renders ass stance in providing guides or Interpreters,53 words
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Miscellaneous51 1940-03-02 3 NEWS WITH A SMILE by T. H. Palmer Men in certain reserved occupations are now permitted to volunteer for service with the armed forces. ~ry. j N.. r iwar, t I I J v Aa*a|gjj|Mr Xi V s Aii Are you sure you joined. Wester house? I thought sailors were51 words
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Miscellaneous62 1940-03-02 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson JKSO '.-fc p I S* r ifu 'W IB W 1 ikWlll I' a If rB Ip-w Ww \a JR GERTIE GESTAPO (The Synthetic Spy) Dear Fuehrer, —Evening classes in economic war-time cooking given by members of the proud democratic London County Council are62 words
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448 1940-03-02 4 Judge Agrees With Assessors’ Verdict Kuala Lumpur. A VERDICT of ‘Not Guilty’ with which the presiding judge, Mr. Justice Murray Aynsley, concurred was brought in by the assessors Messrs. A. B S. Boswell and Jangir Singh, in the Assize Court on Thursday, when a North448 words
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Article316 1940-03-02 4 Enjoyable .Annual Dinner Kaaia Lumpur. The first annual dinner of the Selangor Ladies’ Hockey Association held at The Eastern Hotel on Thursday night was a gay affair attended by a large gathering and presided over by Mr. John .lands. A brief history of women’s hockey m316 words
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926 1940-03-02 4 GOVERNMENT AGREES TO REMEDY ANOMALIES Singapore. 4 MEETING of the Committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association was held at the offices of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on Monday. The question of the Hire-Purchase Act, 1938, was brought up and it was stated926 words
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596 1940-03-02 4 Will Probably onipptp In Malayan Cham pion sh i SIN KIE, famed Chinese Davis Cup pl a Hi’ year-old English bride, the former Miss Jan don Balfour, were in Singapore for few hours they arrived from England on their way to596 words
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Article123 1940-03-02 4 ALTERCATION O VER DEBT Three Charg.’l i,h Assaul’ sandasan. Govmdan. Chinnia. three Tamils living nt an( j duced before the Ki -net o1 charged with voluntai Xjurer hurt to Vartandy, a ing at Kapar. have wrThe first accused i pa jd rowed $3O from the only $l5 back. 1 was123 words
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Article439 1940-03-02 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay February 29. Suatu kenyataan kerajaan yang penting berkenaan dengan negeri2 Arab telah ii-keluarkan sa-malam. Suatu surat Kertas Puteh’’ (ya'ani perma’a-luman cerajaan British) yang di-siarkan dari hal ni di-London sa-malam berkata bahawa Kerajaan British telah yakin tidak ooleh lagi di-diamkan peringatan2 yang di-beri oleh lembaga2439 words
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Article167 1940-03-02 4 Well-Known Member Of Eurasian Community A very well-known member of the Eurasian community in Singapore, Mr. John Pyne-Pennefather, died at his residence in Pasir Panjang on Tuesday night at the age of 82. He was until 1912 a Government senior surveyor in Singapore. After retiring from167 words
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Advertisement46 1940-03-02 4 unchanging quality yr ,y a fL -K /ik w I <r F-W? TM *7f*. r BBa» I K nA 11 B il j o M I f Fu’ W Of/ ;£fe I TIGER BEER MADE FROM THE FINEST malt hops yeast Distributed by Fraser Neave Ltd,46 words
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Miscellaneous15 1940-03-02 4 All in a Day’s Work-by Rick Elmes PHEASANT FOR DINNER _■> 1 f2,E. ({L (GOT/) y15 words
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Article102 1940-03-02 5 Attempted To Cross Road A Malay girl was knocked down by a car at Patani Road in front of the Animal Infirmary yesterday morning. The girl, whose age was given as ten ye’ > “8, sustained some injuries on the herd. The girl was102 words
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205 1940-03-02 5 To Stay At Seaside Bungalow TAKING HOLIDAY ON DOCTOR’S ADVICE Kuala Kangsar. FTIS Highness the Sultan of Perak will leave by car on Sunday morning for Penang where he will stay at Towkay Cheah Ghim Leng’s seaside bungalow at Tanjong Bungah to enjoy a205 words
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Article280 1940-03-02 5 Appeals Dismissed At Ipoh Ipoh Hazara Singh, a Sikh bullock-cart drivel, who was convicted of the murc'er of an elghteen-year old boy, Phuja Singh on December 11 last year at Silibin, ard sentenced to death L«y the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes, unsuccessfully appealed against the conviction before280 words
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Article267 1940-03-02 5 §5O Fine For First Case Of Its Kind A CASE of profiteering, the first of its kind in Sungei Patani, was heard in the District Court, before Tuan Syed Hussain Jamallulail, the First Magistrate, when Koay Song Chiam, the proprietor of a Chinese sundry shop at267 words
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Advertisement346 1940-03-02 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Presenting to-night SATURDAY, 2nd MARCH, 1940 Their Premier and Most Enterprising Parks. SUPPORT PENANG ENTERPRISE REIMBURSE LOCAL FINANCE WEMBLEY PARK (GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS) LAST NIGHT OF BOREA SEASON To-night Final Night and Prize distribution Night. Handsome Cups and Pr zes presented by Messrs. M.346 words
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Advertisement429 1940-03-02 5 MAKE YOUR PREFERENCE THE New World (Controlled by Shaw Bros. Ltd.) Hutton Lane Phone 3711 Penang WHERE THE BEST SHOWS ARE ASSEMBLED FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY, 2nd MARCH. 1940 CHENG LIN CANTONESE OPERA PRESENTS DAY SHOW AT 2 P.M. “SOW’ TEIK POR FONG LEUNG” Seats: 25, 15, 10 and 5429 words
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Advertisement150 1940-03-02 5 9.30 pm. B IT P- 111 Ij vAI nvj !harp TO-NIGHT 2nd March, 1940 AT THE NEW WORLD INDIANS vs. THE REST YOUNG CHOON, POPULAR CHINESE LIGHT-WEIGHT, wIIIf Wy IS DETERMINED TO HAVE HIS HAND RAISED IN THIS BOUT. Z. Will the Indians sweep the Board? WE D 0 NOT150 words
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Miscellaneous86 1940-03-02 5 MAJESTiC I (ist 2 Shows Today 3 00 0 00 p.m. 1’ M. AT REDUCED PRICES 15 so 50 CTS. DOWNSTAIRS) ThA Whole Serial in one complete screening ‘•the fighting devil DOGS” frith Lee Powell Herman Brix tagu Love Eleanor Stewart 12 Lightning Episodes. TOMORROW At 3.00, 6.15 9.30 p.m.86 words
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Miscellaneous153 1940-03-02 5 _—>. > Gast 3 Shows Today Ar 3.00; 6.15 9.30 p.m. 3.00 p.m. Matinee Prices 20 40 60 cents. Penang’s Most Luxurious Air-Condi-tioned Theatre Where First Rate Pictures Are Shown. (Controlled by SHAW BROS. LTD., Singapore.) The flaming romance that made Alexander Dumas the master story creator EDWARD SMALL presents153 words
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Miscellaneous152 1940-03-02 5 QUEEN'S 3 Shows Today at 3 p.m. 9 6.15 and 9.30 MATINEK TOMORROW AT 3 P.M. Matinee Prices Downstairs 15, 30 and 50 cents. If You Like “Mutiny On The Bounty” Certainly You’ll Appreciate. “Mutiny On The Blackhawk” Even More Fear-Crazed Fui-y Unleashed On A Stolen Ship Richard Arlen Andy152 words
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477 1940-03-02 6 lIISTORY, since Thermopylae, has recorded many a battle by the weak against the strong that still has power to capture the imagination and stir the generous heart. There has been none braver or more brilliant than Finland’s against Russia. It is increasingly clear that the477 words
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Article554 1940-03-02 6 fFiU II Kain? months of bright sunshine —and almost unbearable heat. No wonder most of us are grumpy these days. The weather is so trying, really, that I have no patience left to discuss it even when all other topics fail. And what of the sunshine? Ordinarily,554 words
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Article602 1940-03-02 6 Saturday, March 2. rpHE German Army is ready for the moment when the order is given for a decisive blow. 1 his is how Mr. Sumner Welles’ visit to Berlin is greeted. An inspired statement issued a few hours after Mi. Welles’ arrival declares,602 words
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Advertisement34 1940-03-02 6 WAWWAWW "BULLFINCH" BUTTER The Brand well-known throughout the whole of Malaya for its Excellence and Purity. THE BUTTER FOR EVERYBODY Obtainable at all the Leading Provision Stores Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd PENANG.34 words
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Miscellaneous139 1940-03-02 6 ■■■■■■■■■■■■a Around The Town REX CINEMA ‘‘The Man In The Iron Mask." 12.30, 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. “The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex” midnight show. QUEEN'I* cinema Mutiny on the "Blackhawk” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA "The Fighting Devil Dogs” (whole serial) 3, and 8.00 p.m.139 words
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Article, Illustration1677 1940-03-02 7 FORMATION OF POLICE VOLUNTEER RESERVE MOOTED E.D. Lindow Elected President Of Local Association Questions as to how Ex-Service men could be most usefully t .oyed in case of emergency were raised at the annual meeti, of the Ex-Service Association of Malaya1,677 words
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Article370 1940-03-02 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL The Resident of Selangor has appoint'd Mr. R. W. Hughes to be a nt- r of the Pilot Board in the place Of W. S. C. Leech. T: High Commissioner has appointed v D. H. Grist to be a Deputy Sup* visor of Rubber for the purpose of370 words
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Article46 1940-03-02 7 The Drama “Dheena-Gunavathe Parenayam” will be staged tonight at the Shanghai Talkie Hall at 8.30 p.m. undei the auspices of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Indian Section, Province Wellesley. The actors are mostly the committee members and Indians from Northern District, P.W.46 words
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Article210 1940-03-02 7 Annual Meeting On March 10 The annual general meeting of the Penang Flying Club will be held at the Club House at Bayan Lepas on Sunday, Mar. 10 at 7 p.m. The agenda is of a formal nature and includes the adoption of the accounts for last210 words
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Article147 1940-03-02 7 ‘“Early Bird Catches The Worm” Competition The fourth annual ramble of the Aspirants’ Association over the hill from Ayer Itam to Balik Pulau will be held tomorrow. As in previous years, a competition will be held in conjunction with the hike to which all friends147 words
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Article26 1940-03-02 7 North Kedah has experienced exceptionally hot weather this week. On Monday and Tuesday temperatures of 98° F. were recorded at Alor Star.26 words
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210 1940-03-02 7 Mr. Ong Keng Huai Concludes Negotiations I o Extend Activities yiK. ONG KENG HEAT, proprietor of Messrs. Keng Huat Film Co., Penang, which controls the Queen’s Theatre, Penang; the Ruby Theatre. Ipoh; and the Grand Talkie in Kuala Kangsar, has secured the lease210 words
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Article108 1940-03-02 7 Ipoh. “Trespassing in an aerodrome is a very dangerous habit. You may get killec yourself and people in an aerodrome ma; also get killed in trying to avoid you.” said Mr. J. P. Biddulph in the Ipoh First Magistrates Court yesterday to a Sikh grass-cutter who pleaded108 words
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Article139 1940-03-02 7 Film In Aid Of Patriotic Fund At Alor Star Alor Star. “The Allied Forces,’’ a picture of great topical interest, will be screened at the Empire Theatre, Alor Star, on Monday, March 4, the gross proceeds to be donated in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund and139 words
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Advertisement185 1940-03-02 7 “BOH” TEA PRODUCT OF BOH PLANTATIONS LTD., CAMERON HIGHLANDS lib Packet 75 cents Packet 40 cents The above Pre-war retail prices remain unchanged. All rail freight is prepaid on Boh Tea and there is no justification for Retailers in any town in the Straits Settlements or Federated Malay States selling185 words
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1320 1940-03-02 8 Station “E. H. B. C.” POST OFFICE EMPLOYEE FACES CHARGE Taiping. THE sensational discovery of a private broadcasting station “E.H.8.C.” standing for “Experimental Home Broadcasting Station” in Taiping some time in December last year, which was said to be capable of broadcasting ordinary speeches1,320 words
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Article148 1940-03-02 8 Rubber Stocks Production and Gross Exports in Tons. Statistics one during the month of January’ 1940. A. —Production of Large Estates F.M.S. *****; Johore 7000; Kedah 3974; Perlis 21; Kelantan 446; Trengganu 211; Brunei 72; Malacca and Province Wellesley 2063, Penang and Singapore 217. B. Gross Exports.148 words
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Article93 1940-03-02 8 Penang, March 1. 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 lOn 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 11/16 On France Demand 2060 1/493 words
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Article453 1940-03-02 8 Director’s Report Following is the Directors’ report of New Serendah Rubber Co., for the year ended December 31, 1939, to be presented at the thirtieth annual general meeting at Kuala Lumpur, on March 1: Profit Loss Account. The profit to', the year amounted to $42.288.29 in ad453 words
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Article110 1940-03-02 8 Mej«srs. The Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.. Ltd. advise the following nutput for the four weeks ended- 24th Feb 1940: “Crushing No. 556 Battery- treated 5.330 tons of ore returning 1,215 ounces of bullion equivalent to 1,159 ounces of fine gold. Retreatment Plant treated 9.651 tons110 words
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Article1081 1940-03-02 8 Taxes On Salaries A;al Bn siness Pro (its qpAXES on salaries, corporation and business pn and 1 property tax are the recommendations of th lr venue Committee (formerly known as the Income i Committee) appointed by His Excallency the Governs Hongkong to inquire into the best1,081 words
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Article140 1940-03-02 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TiN: LONDON: SpOt £254. 0. 0. £254. 0 0. rWard £253 5 0. £254. 0. 0. SINGAPORE: Spot $128.75 $129 00 Business done 75 tons 50 tons PENANG “Spot” 12 g 75 >129.00 RUBBER: LONDON: Spot 12 9|l6d. 12 9'l6d. “Forward” j SINGAPORE: “Spot" 38140 words
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Advertisement301 1940-03-02 8 The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., Incorporated Ln British India) i ENTRUST YOUR SAVINGS WITH THE INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD., AND Watch How It Grows. INTEREST ALLOWET'. WITHDRAWALS BY HANDY CHEQUES ALLOWED. v FA "W k IL t Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged301 words
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Article1168 1940-03-02 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT 7.15 am. Mattins and Litany. 8.00 am. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil). 10.30 am. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 4.15 .pm. Sunday School in the Parsonage. 6.00 p.m. Evensong Sermon Psalm 40. Hymns 181, 86, 254. 92. MONDAY Fast1,168 words
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Advertisement146 1940-03-02 9 dRIUM FOR SPARKLING TEETH I a need jeif to clean your teeth with Pepsodent containing I IRIUM. The minute it touches your teeth you have a delightful an d lading sensation of its invigorating, refreshing foam. And npg what a wholesome tingle of freshness it leaves behind it! But —the146 words
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Miscellaneous1948 1940-03-02 9 r SAN FRANCISCO Lj to ytobjT cMy <./|g «treasure island) e z MW Wk BW kgei 953 me. s «31 48 m Ba YH p.m wSg|w AB m Enclisll. BB JRH& News in English. U VUtoA. Rk SINGAPORE ZHL 1.333 kc/S (225 m.) 12.45 pan. Light Orchestral Concert TO-DAY SHORTWAVE1,948 words
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Article55 1940-03-02 10 —Reuter. Municipal Workers On Strike Dublin, March 1 Municipal services are at a standstill to-night as a result of the strike of Municipal workers for increased wages owing to increased prices in commodities. A number of streets are without light and only one section of the—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article182 1940-03-02 10 —Reuter. Differences With Norway No Longer Acute London, March 1. Reuters Diplomatic Correspondent learns that in we’l-informed quarters in Ixindon, the diplomatic issues between Britain and Norway over the case oi the Altmark are considered to have lost their acuteness. Britain is considering its reply to the fast-—Reuter. - 182 words
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514 1940-03-02 10 VIIPURI DEFENDERS FORCED TO RETREAT Terrific Soviet Pressure: Control Of Railways And Main Roads Stockholm. March 1 it is revealed by to-night’s communique that the Firas position i one of extreme gravity. Finns defending Viipur )n the sea flank of the Mannerheim Line have been—Reuter. - 514 words
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150 1940-03-02 10 '—Reuter. For Safety Of Her Traffic Rome. March 1 An obviously inspired statement circulated here today says that Italy may claim for herself the full application of the Montreux Convention of 1936 which, subject to Turkish consent, allows the dispatch of warships to'—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article26 1940-03-02 10 —BOW. Rugby, March 1 Senor Moniz De Alazo arrived today to take up his appointment as Brazil's new Ambassador In London. —8.0. W.—BOW. - 26 words
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699 1940-03-02 10 Announcement Causes Surprise hi Shanghai Shanghai, March 1 Out of the blue, Domei announced yesterday evening that the Japanese Consul-General Mr. Miura and the chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council Mr. Cornell Franklin, are signing an agreement at 3 p.m. to-day providing “forI.—Reuter. - 699 words
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128 1940-03-02 10 —Reuter. Important Talk At Zurich Berlin. February 29 Mr. Sumner Welles arrived in Berlin shortly before 10 a.m. and was we 1 corned at the Anhalter Station by Herr von Weizsaecker, State Secretary at the Wilhelmstrasse. representing Herr von Ribbentrop, and the United States Charge—Reuter. - 128 words
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Article194 1940-03-02 10 Reuter. Not Yet Opened To Foreign Shipping London, March 1. In the Commons Mr. Robert Morgan a->ked whether the Yangtse and the Pearl River liad yet been opened to general trade as promised by the Japanese to the Prime Minister on Dec. 18, 1939 and. ifReuter. - 194 words
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Article84 1940-03-02 10 —Reuter. British Planes Over Holland The Hague, March L Repeated German reports about flights by British aeroplanes over Holland at night are challenged in a SemiOfficial statement. This refers to the difficulties of identifying foreign planes at night and continues “If, as the Germans suggest, we'—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article83 1940-03-02 10 —Reuter. Vast Organisation Discovered Paris, March 1. According to a message from Ljubliana, a vast German .military and political spy ring organised in Jugoslavia since the outbreak of the war, has been discovered at Ljubliana. The organisation is stated to have been directed by Reich Germans—Reuter. - 83 words
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442 1940-03-02 10 UNCONTROLLED TRANSFERS BOUND TO POSTPONE HARMONY SOUGHT —BOW Rugby, March 1. The following points are made in the explanation section of the White Paper relating to the new Palestine Land Regulations announced by the Colonial Secretary in the House of Commons on Wednesday n’ght:—BOW - 442 words
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Article150 1940-03-02 10 Parents Asked lo Alake Decision At Once Rugby, March 1. Leaflets will be distributed during the next fortnight to every householder in Britain’s official evacuation and reception areas in which parents living in the former are aski d whether they wish their children to bt evacuated to150 words
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Article57 1940-03-02 10 Reuter. Bought For <•>* Tl> an £l.OOO Mo I q h htn The wreck of the C Spee Xi gU era, bought by M. Ju. 1 importthe head of a Aim ers. use M. Helguera stat- Th e the wreck “for con ]t t is purchase priceReuter. - 57 words
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Article68 1940-03-02 10 SIR JOHN SIMON S SPEECH '.-8.0.W. BBC Overse Broa^ 3 1 Arrang 4 tents T- hv March 1, I gerThe following B.E vices .are annourc yard 1 the Chance'lor wi! G? 2at 8.15 pm. on G? far ch 3 s Recordings will /..s (35$ 315 a.m. on GSC, -qE. G'.-8.0.W. - 68 words
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Advertisement116 1940-03-02 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., Agents116 words
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1174 1940-03-02 11 Ract 1 Ponies Class 2 Div. 3 —6 Furs. —2.30 p.m. 20 4 CHAR 6y 9.00 Mr. Alan Loke Major Fox 3 3 i PHAR PAR 9y 8.12 Mr. H. S. KirwanLogue £i 3 EAST LYNNE 6y 8.12 Mrs. S.E. Sherida Van Breukelen1,174 words
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Article221 1940-03-02 11 THE RIDING BOV f “TIC TAC “EPSOM JEEP* “EUREKA" “MAN-ON-THE- “THE MAJOR’ Penang Penang Ipoh Kuala Lumpur SPOT Ipob Singapore D 1 East Lynne Glamour East Lynne Char Phar Par East Lynne KACiS 1 Bay Rose Faith Phar Par Glamour Gaylco Bay Rose r* r-T- r*221 words
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Article129 1940-03-02 11 P.LH.C vs Ipoh P. T. At Western Read A hockey match will be played between the P.L.H.C. and Ipoh PJtT. on the P.S.C. ground, Western Road, tomorrow at 5.20 p.m. Seats will be available at 25 cents each. TEAMS P.LH.C. —Mrs. Coombs; Mrs. C. O. Lim, Miss129 words
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Article386 1940-03-02 11 Programme For Week-end The C.S.C. programme this week-end at Tanjong Bungah is an unusually heavy one. LADIES QUALIFYING TEST TODAY There is a qualifying test to-day at 3.30 p.m. If they pass, the girls may be allowed to join the annual life-saving class next week. The prescribed386 words
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Article47 1940-03-02 11 —Reuter. Cambridge Win Return Match London, February 29. Cambridge beat Oxford by 3 goals to 2 in the return inter-varsity association foetid! match. The Cambridge team displayed superior teamwork and Oxford no construct ve ability. At half-time Cambridge led tty 2 goals to 1. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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399 1940-03-02 11 ONE-GOAI. VICTORY FOR P. M. R. C. A SOLITARY goal scored in the closing stages by M. B. Pestana enabled the Penang Municipal Recreation Club to defeat the Old Xaverians’ Association by that margin in the opening game of the P.F.A. First Division399 words
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Article130 1940-03-02 11 P.R.C. vs E.S.C. On the Esplanade at 2.30 pm. today: PJt.C. “A”—D. A. Campbell, D. C. Stewart, V. Bracken, H. R. Stewart, P. A. Aeria, H. Foley, B. Labrooy, M. Carrier, C. O. Thomaz, J. O. Aeira and S. Laing. Reserve: C. Robinson. EJS.C. —G. L. Ashe, A. S.130 words
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Article95 1940-03-02 11 Alor Star, March 1 The following are the results of the Kedah Lawn Tennis Association tournament concluded at Alor Star this evening:— Men’s Singles Champion: Abdul Rahim; Runner-up: Sharif!. Men’s Doubles Champions: Dr. Lye and Sehu Tap; Runners-up: Abdul Rahim and Shariff. Mixed Doubles: J. B. G.95 words
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Article331 1940-03-02 11 (By Ringside) Certain incidents which have occurred in local boxing rings recently seem worthy of comment. I think it is wrong fo r a referee to assist a. boxer in any way, especially when be is down on the canvas. In this connection I would like to331 words
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Article62 1940-03-02 11 The Nibong Tebal Wanderers will play a friendly soccer match against the Krian Dauntless, Parit Buntar, at the N.T.R.C. ground today at 5.15 pan. feharp. The following will represent the Nibong Tebal Wanderers:^— Soon Bee; G. Packirysamy, S. Nayekanoo; Wong Seng Swee, S. Chotta Gani Rawther, G. Hussain, Ayanaroo,62 words
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Article122 1940-03-02 11 TODAY: RACES: Kuala Lumpur Spring Meeting. CRICKET: 2.30 p.m. X. A versus 8. X. 1 —S.X.I. Ground. P. S. C. versus D. A F. CWestern Road. C. R. C. ‘A’ versus G. T. SVictoria Green. P.R.C. vs. E.S.C. Esplanade. SOCCER: 5.15 p.m. Soccer—P. F. A. 2nd122 words
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Advertisement141 1940-03-02 11 SEALED against substitution Brylcreem THE PERFECT HAIR DRESSING NOW IN AIETAL-CAPPED BOTTLES VV7HENyou buy Brylcreem look the stopper. Refuse to accept any bottle on which the metal cap is broken. By so doing y° u 030 surc y° u 110 rc_ ceiving the Perfect Hair Dres- sifig- Brylcreem is the141 words
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324 1940-03-02 12 Van Breukelen’s Horses j Fancied MYANEE AND JUST MY LUCK FOR BIG DIVIDENDS Kuala Lumpur. I'AN excellent day*» sport is promised this afternoon, the first day of the Selangor Gold Cup meeting, bo far, the weather has kept fine and the going is likely324 words
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811 1940-03-02 12 Acceptance Of British Navicert System Viewed With Disfavour Rugby, March 1 Germany’s arrogant warning to neutral Governments that they must curb the public opinion of their nationals is now followed by a further warning that by accepting the British system of navicerts, they make themselves811 words
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Article849 1940-03-02 12 Record Entries Received A record number of entries were received for all events in. the Penang Jun or Open Badminton Championships, 1940. which will commence on Sunday, March 10. The draw was fixed for last night but owing to certain circumstances, it was decided to postpone it849 words
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Article28 1940-03-02 12 —Reuter IMMINENT FIGHT IN SOUTH ATLANTIC Monte Video, March r. Reliable quarters state that the reports of an imminent naval engagement arc without foundation —Reuter—Reuter - 28 words
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640 1940-03-02 12 Formidable Quartette Will Represent The South Excellent entries have been I received for the forthcoming I Malayan Badminton Championships to be held at the Ipoh Town Hall during the Easter Holidays. For the first time in the history of the tournament. Kedah640 words
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Article61 1940-03-02 12 Press Versus Old Xaverians The following will represent the Press versus the O. X. A. on the S.X.I. ground on Sunday at 10 a.m. Press XI: —M. Saravanamuttu, E. P. Balhatchet, A. de Zilva, G. Perera, Lim Seng Kim, Boey Seng Poe, T. Smith, C. de Silva, R.61 words
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Article175 1940-03-02 12 A.R.P. Team Beat Francis Light School Party Hie tennis match between the Francis Light School Party and the A.R.P. played on the Francks Light School courts on Thursday and yesterday resulted as follows (F.L.S. Party mentioned first):— Tang Gooi Fook- and Cheah Gyn Seong lost to Goh Hock Jin175 words
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Article95 1940-03-02 12 Programme For Month Of March Batu Gajah. The following is the programme of the Kinta Golf Club for the month of March:— Saturday. March 2 and Sunday. March 3: Mens Golf Medal (Stroke). Tuesday, March 5: Golf Mixed Foursomes. Saturday, March 9: From 4.30 p.m.— Gymkhana in95 words
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Article115 1940-03-02 12 Today on tin» “Esplanade” from 6.G0 pm. to 730 pm. March Health To Scotia’s Shores Hewitt Selection lolanthe Sullivan Waltz I Can Give You The Starl’ght Novello Overture The Bohemian Girl JSalfe Selection The Catch Of The Seasen Haines Baker Serenade Schutert Schufccrt Fox Trot Song Of TJ115 words
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Article105 1940-03-02 12 Taken To Police Station Kuala Kangsar. A four-year-old child believetj to be a girl of Chinese parentage was found by a Malay police constable roaming aimlessly cn the streets of the town. With her haggard look, and scanty dress, she presented a pitiable sight. She was exposed105 words
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Article102 1940-03-02 12 —BOW. AWARDED DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAI Rugby, M irch 1. The King has approved of of the Distinguished Flying Sergeant Frank Reg nald C recognition of the gallantry in flying operations against th Sergeant Carey, with h leader during January, er.; enemy aircraft over the N>—BOW. - 102 words
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77 1940-03-02 12 Leaving For Ind A pleasant function was 1 premises of the Kinta Scho merce last Wednesday, when 4 to M. Nagappa Chettiar was ev farewell luncheon by his 1 Cheese and Indian. Mr. Nagappa Chettiar Is. known locally as the head -r 1 -('li ot77 words
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Advertisement281 1940-03-02 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang p £none 1477 i 470% naQ 8 Telegrams: “Gazette o«. kales of Subscription for r 1 1 'Jit;*- Iand Sunday Gareft PINANG GAZETTf Loca> S S y Delivery FM« Monthly $2.50 $3 0 Quarterly 7.50 o (iC lalf-Yearlv 15.00 M Yearly 30.C0 36.00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local281 words
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