Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 March 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-03-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY k 61. Vol. XCVHL TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article314 1940-03-12 1 Ground For Optimism DEFINITE DECISION EXPECTED TODAY Russians Waive Demand For Hango ROME, MARCH 12. ACCORDING TO THE STOCKHOLM CORRESPONDENT OF THE STEFINI NEWS AGENCY, THE FINNISH DELEGATION HAVE LEFT MOSCOW FOR HELSINKI. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE SOVIET MADE A FINAL OFFER WHICH MUST BE314 words
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Article267 1940-03-12 1 —BOW. PUPPET REGIME EXPECTED SOON Shanghai, March 12. Wang Ching-wei is reported to ive left Shanghai for Nanking attend the final meeting of the cntly-formed Central Political Council. ilis departure is taken as an n lication in some circles that the formation of a new Central—BOW. - 267 words
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Article85 1940-03-12 1 -8.0. W. Joint Commission Set Up Rugby, March 11. Trade negotiations which have been Proceeding between the United Kingdom and Norway are now concluded And a ar Trade agreement was signed today. T 1 agreement will enable AngloNorwegian trade to be continued so far war-time conditions permit-8.0. W. - 85 words
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Article72 1940-03-12 1 8.0 w latest Admiralty List Rugby, Mar. 11. ally casualty list published records casualties arising r hazards of the service in t related to ary particular and gives the names of k, illcd, one died of wounds r three wounded, and thirty r five died of wounds, seven– 8.0 w - 72 words
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Article37 1940-03-12 1 —Reuter. Moscow, March 12. A communique claims that the Soviets have surrounded Viipuri and occupied the eastern and northern parts of the town. The Soviets are advancing on the western shore of Viborg Bay.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article120 1940-03-12 1 Reuter. This Week Will Be Decisive Paris, March n. Mr. Chamberlain's announcement in the Commons with regard to further Anglo-French aid to Finland has aroused intense interest in France where its importance is fully realised. It is felt here that the Allies have given Finland a strongReuter. - 120 words
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Article, Illustration243 1940-03-12 1 ’-—Reuter. Sweden Remains Neutral Stockholm. March 12 In an interview with Reuter, the Swedish Foreign Minister. M. Gunther, said that Sweden was very surprised at the way her policy was misundei stood and misrepresented abroad. “Our constant aim has been do do what was best’-—Reuter. - 243 words
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Article59 1940-03-12 1 —Reuter. Crew’ Rescued By Irish Boat Amsterdam, March 12. A Dutch cargo steamer the “Amor” (2,325 tons) was mined and sunk near the West Hinder lightship. The crew of thirty were rescued by the Irish “City of Bremen” and were landed at Flushing. The “Amor" was—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article45 1940-03-12 1 —Reuter. New Delhi, March 12. The Chamber of Princes have passed a resolution of loyalty. The Viceroy in opening the session emphasised that the war had not modified the views of the British Government regarding the necessity of securing Indian unity.—Reuter.■—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article245 1940-03-12 1 Ribbentrop Taken 111 During Papal Audience Paris, March 12. |T is reported that after an audience with the Pope Herr von Ribbentrop felt indisposed and was obliged to sit down for a short time, according to a Havas dispatch from the Vatican City. The Rome radio—Reuter - 245 words
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Article111 1940-03-12 1 ’—B.O.W. Talks To Begin In London This Week Rugby, March 11 The Secretary of the Belgrade Chamber of Industry, M. Nilitchevitch, will begin discussion this week with the representatives of British industry with a view to increase the volume of trade between Britain and Jugoslavia. The conversations’—B.O.W. - 111 words
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Article39 1940-03-12 1 —Reuter. London, March 12. Forty-seven seamen from the steamer “Hannover” have arrived at Santo Domingo, according to the New York radio. The captain stated that firty-five of the crew were probably captured by a British warship.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 39 words
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34 1940-03-12 1 .—Reuter. Berlin, March 12. Italy has ordered 200,000 tons of coal from Yugo-Slavia to the end of May, according to a Rome despatch to the German News Agency.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article162 1940-03-12 1 .—8.0. W. Hardships Removed Rugby, March 12. Meat rationing came into operation today and according to the first reports received at the Ministry of Food, the arrangements are working smoothly. Adequately quantities of meat are available and supplies are ready for speedy transport to places where a.—8.0. W. - 162 words
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Article35 1940-03-12 1 —Reuter. London, March 12. Five were killed and 20 seriously wounded at the Moston Colliery in Manchester as a result of wagons getting out of control and crashing down an incline. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 35 words
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Advertisement69 1940-03-12 1 LOOK' ugi Agents for North Malaya <£ Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY V WHITE ANTS y Scientifically. I USE f I PRICES. Seto. Refills. LARGE for godowns, If factories, coolie- II lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for indi- 11 vidual householders 7.50 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations69 words
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239 1940-03-12 2 DETAILS TO BE HANDED TO MR. SUMNER WELLES Mussolini. Ciano And Ribbentrop Kept Busy Copenhagen, March 11. The newspaper B.T. reports from Budapest that Herr von Ribbentrop, Signor Mussolini and Count Ciano are working) a peace plan which will be handed to Mr.r ’A HR .—Reuter. - 239 words
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Article865 1940-03-12 2 Statement By Mr. Chamberlain London. March 11. In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister announced that the British and French Governments had already informed the Finnish Government that they were prepared, in response to appeal from them for further aid, to proceed immediately and.—Reuter. - 865 words
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Article794 1940-03-12 2 -B O W Finnish War Settlement Expected Stockholm, March 11. The prospects of a peace settlement being reached between Russia and Finland within the next 24 hours or less appears here this afternoon to be very likely. Reports in diplomatic circles suggest that the terms of-B O W - 794 words
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Article271 1940-03-12 2 —Reuter. BUSY DAY IN LONDON London, March 11. Mr. Sumner Welles starting his busy programme in London spent an hour at the Foreign Office this afternoon and when he left Ix>rd Halifax came to the entrance to see him off. Mr. Welles and Mr. Kennedy.—Reuter. - 271 words
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Article110 1940-03-12 2 BOW Interest Rates Cut To Less Than Half Rugby, Mar. 11. Comment m the City columns of cm newspapers expresses satisfaction at the announcement, of the long expected Brazilian debt settlement. Although it is realised that the terms represent rather less than half the interest rates onBOW - 110 words
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Article100 1940-03-12 2 Reuter. Ships To Be Attacked If Sailing In Convov Oslo. March 11 Germany has informed Norway that considers her Navy and Air Force entto attack neutral ships immediately if <7 are sailing in an enemy convey Ail 0 ordinary lights or nationality marks, they use theReuter. - 100 words
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Article55 1940-03-12 2 jd uro» Reuter. In Memory Of Late Mr. Andrew Mellon London. Margin memory of his father Andrew Mellon, ex-Amera g to London. Mr. Paul Me u gift of £5.500 for the pure base o. of ten Red Cross ambUja lC pmd Lord Mayor of Londonjd uro» * Reuter. - 55 words
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Article48 1940-03-12 2 —Reuter. Crew Rescued By 1 wo Other Ships T -,rdor M arcil 4 tw’-W which A South-East Coast the wee iheen at sea for 39 end. was launch d a steaJ ntf the aid» of the '.rev. e reported mined <’ that two other straw' crew. —Reuter—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article44 1940-03-12 2 —Reuter. 1 (l fClii" a Independence <" To Be j'■ I London. pjt jer I In the House of th3t J I replied to Mr. Art! G° vcrr jd I remained the po’.ir sb- I that the independen be preserved.—Route” I.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article81 1940-03-12 2 Reuter. Paris, March u. It is revealed that during yesterday’s air operations over the Western Front, there was an air battle between six French fighters and an equal number of German machines. The result was a draw, no plane being brought down on eitherReuter. - 81 words
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Article97 1940-03-12 2 —Reuter. In F bree In Britain From Yesterday London, March 11 Meat rationing started today throughout Great Britain, but as most people are finishing off their Sunday joint, butchers are still waiting to see how the .public will make use of their coupons. Until they can judge the—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article455 1940-03-12 2 Premier s Announcement Of Italian Coal Agreement LONDON, MARCH 11. THE PRIME MINISTER, IN REPLY TO A QUESTION, SAID THAT HE WAS GLAD TO SAY THAT ON MARCH 9 AN AGREEMENT WAS REACHED WITH THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT ON THE' QUESTION OF IMPORTS OF GERMAN COAL INTO ITALY.—BOW - 455 words
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Article91 1940-03-12 2 .—Reuter. 257 Combatants And 127 Merchant Seamen London, March 11 In the House of Commons, asked how many German prisoners of war and captured merchant seamen were now in internment camps, the Under-Secretary for the Home Office said that the figures on March 8 were combatant.—Reuter. - 91 words
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Advertisement51 1940-03-12 2 'fiour THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome? with the assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept of Commerc», New Road, Bangkok Cable: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. Thia bureau supplies free information to tourists. Introduce* them to famous sights and resorts, rentiers assistance in providing guides or Interpreters, planning H’neraries,51 words
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Article, Illustration60 1940-03-12 3 LAID ON A STRETCHER and cox encl with a blanket, Air. VS alter Elliot, Minister of Health, was treated as a “casualty” recently. He visited the County Hall to watch L.C.C. auxiliary first-aid parties at drill and soon found himself most efficiently laid out. To60 words
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Article154 1940-03-12 3 A GERMAN bomb has destroyed for ever a Polish soprano’s dreams of an Australian tour. She was the charming coloratura. Mme. Eva Bandrowska, who had enjoyed success not only in Poland but in Russia, the United States, and England. She and her husband returned from154 words
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Article250 1940-03-12 3 ”lt Makes Them Feel Smart/’ London. W'OMEN like discipline, drill, and saluting -.not too much, but enough to keep them smart and make them look soldierly. This is the opinion of Commandant (Mrs.) N-oel. of the Women’s Legion, who have already trained 4.000 women for the250 words
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541 1940-03-12 3 Nazi Spotlight On Britain JF you are hungry for “secret news” and “revelations” about the war—especially on the Home Front —turn to the German newspapers. There you will discover a new Britain that seems to have been hidden from us, (writes a “Daily Mail”541 words
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Advertisement205 1940-03-12 3 CHAFED JF VSKINZ SOOTHED AT LAST! A Healthy skin provides baby with After the bath powder baby with an invulnerable armour against superfine Cuticura Talcum. Being deadly germs and prevailing in- highly absorbent, it helps to fections. That is why more and counteract the irritating effect of more mothers are205 words
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Miscellaneous55 1940-03-12 3 Xews With A Smile »Y T. M. PALMEB I JI I ''y J nil I "OV; ?3BFW V Jj w r I »ris Inventors’ Congress will be h< Id in May as u ''*al this year.— News Item tiis is a yood one, Lc Plaisir: you just say '‘ides'. Ad55 words
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1971 1940-03-12 3 j urther Hearing In Enticement Suit •GOLDEN CALF’ HUSBAND IN THE BOX London. .('ONI)-LIEUTENANT “Bertie” Porter, 25-year-old husband of the “wife without a husband” in the King’s I ich Division “enticement” action, stated in evidence that I wife had a violent temper, could never keep1,971 words
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2150 1940-03-12 4 Professor Dyer’s Broadcast EVENTS LEADING CP TO 1914 TRACED T)ROF. W. E. Dyer of Raffles College last night broadcast a highly interesting talk on “Modern Germany”, his talk dealing with events during the time Bismarck was in power to the last Great War. The2,150 words
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731 1940-03-12 4 Celebrations To Continue For Three Days ZAN Sunday, March 17. His Highness Ahmed Tajudin AkvJ hazul Khairi Wadin ibni Aimerhum Yang di Pertuan Sultan Mohamed Jemal-ul-Alam will be crowned Sultan of the State of Brunei. Celebrations in honour of this happy Nasionwill occupy three731 words
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Article478 1940-03-12 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay March 9. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be478 words
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Article101 1940-03-12 4 Kuala Lumpur. A notification Gazetted on Saturday says that in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by the Registration of Businesses Enactment 1939, the High Commissioner has exempted from complying with the provisions of the Registration of Businesses Enactment, every business which is exclusively owned and101 words
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Article81 1940-03-12 4 14 Passengers Injured Seremban. Fourteen passengers of a motor bus returning to Seremban from Kuala Lumpur were the victims of an accident on Friday evening when a cylinder containing gas which was being brought to Seremban by a refrigerator repairer exploded with the result that all81 words
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Article144 1940-03-12 4 inirkeh' an<l Stating that he v ithat the revolver v. bag, a Kheh, Chai fenced to one mon a f U rsonment, plus a hm y the ther two months i court 00 Singapore crirnin; nV icted Tuesday wher ;1 ]jcen fe possessing a :< ports144 words
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Advertisement62 1940-03-12 4 Ii ,B> AoooloCmeol To H. M. The KIO4OI Slam 1 M.M.The Suitan of Jono*« H. H. Tha Suitxn ot < A 1 i TLyJs t( I L toUS b w y R S j Excellent gifts and are exceptionally I) useful as a memento of some outstanding occasion 1 (Incorporated62 words
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Article216 1940-03-12 5 Proceeds To Aid War Charities On Saturday, March 30, Taiping is to see H.F. Maltby’s amusing play “For th" Love of Mike” produced for them by the Taiping players. “For the Love of Mike” is a most amusing farcical comedy, ancj a full evening's enjoyment216 words
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Article117 1940-03-12 5 Cycle Thefts His Latest Crimes With a record of seven previous convictions, 33-year-old Lim Hock Kim added one more to his list when he was sentenced in the Third Police Court by' Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday to four months’ rigorous imprisonment on each of the117 words
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947 1940-03-12 5 Indian Shopkeeper Intimidated STORY OF THREATENED ASSAULT BY GANG |OW an Indian Mohamedan shopowner of C hulia Street, A. P. Md. Abu Bakar, was alleged to have been induced to pay $25 for his protection from a gang of Chinese who were believed to be947 words
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Article178 1940-03-12 5 Miss Tung Soo Lan And Mr. Cheang Kwai Choy A Chinese wedding took place at the Chinese Consulate at 11 o’clock yesterday morning the parties being Miss Tung Soo Lan, lister of Mr. Tung Foon, and Mr. Cheang Kwai Choy. Mr. Huang Yen-kai, the Chinese Consul,178 words
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145 1940-03-12 5 At Singapore Yesterday Evening News was received in Penang last night of the death in Singapore at 5 p.m. yesterday of Mr W H (“Sonny*') Scully following a “stroke” yesterday morning The deceased, who was the only son of the late Mr. J. D145 words
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Article212 1940-03-12 5 Three Tamils On Trial Ipoh. Charged with culpa.’,4e homicide not amounting to murdrr by causing the death of one Vennoo at Hcawood Estate, Sungei Siput. on December 9 last, four Irdian labourers Appoo. Arumugam, Raman and Velu stood their trial before the Hon. Mr. Justice Howos in212 words
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Article173 1940-03-12 5 Women Among 1 'hose Arrested A gambling raid was carried out by the Gaming Suppression Department. Detective Branch on the New Eastern Optical Company, next to the Straits Echo 'Building. about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. The raid was led by DetectiveInspector Choo Kok Weng, who arrived with173 words
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Article118 1940-03-12 5 Man Caught In The Act By Policeman Sentence was deferred on Tan Teik Chuan who pleaded guilty in the Third Police Court before Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday to a charge of theft of a bicycle bell valued $2 belonging to Ow Yeang Kuan Lye about118 words
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Article79 1940-03-12 5 Tamil Claims Trial On Possession Charge Two ounces of Indian hemp featured as the exhibits in a case which came up before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the District Judge, yesterday in which a Tamil, Govindan, was charged with its possession at Penang. The accused pleaded79 words
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Article423 1940-03-12 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL > The High Commissioner has appointed Mr. W. L. Blythe, M.C.S.. to be a Deputy Controller of Labour. The High Commissioner has appointed Mr. J. R. Lansdell to be a Senior Officer of Customs. Mr. K. N. J. Duthie, of the Traffic Branch, Ipoh, who went on holiday423 words
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Article66 1940-03-12 5 Alleged Daylight Robbery Ipoh. A Chinese girl was alleged to have been the victim of a daylight robbery at Menglembu on Sunday afternoon. It is alleged that the man, who had trailed the girl for some time threw some powder in her face and snatched a bottle66 words
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Advertisement52 1940-03-12 5 The resources of the entire organisation of Shaw Bros, have been placed at the command of the New World to bring “OLD MALACCA” TO YOU XXX Not the Town and Fort of Malacca, but a chapter in the life of a son of the soil. Look up this space for52 words
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Advertisement70 1940-03-12 5 Owing to the Black-Out, there will be no 9.30 p.m. performance tonight. MAJESTIC STARTS TODAY AT 3.00 6.00 P.M. (3 p.m. Matim*e at Reduced Prices) or THE W.REDWOODS CHARLES BICKFORD HAN PARKER > aCOIUMSu PICTURE OUR NEXT BIG WEEK-END ATTRACTION The Finest Story Ever Written About Nazi Germany Madman or70 words
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Miscellaneous261 1940-03-12 5 Everyone Loves A Good caugh Piece’s Will Hay Bringing You All Yon Need FIRST Air Conditioned THEATRE tw NORTHERN MALAYA X HEX ■v COHTWWO BY SHAW BROTHERS OPENS TONIGHT AT 6.00 <t 8.30 P.M. WILL HAY in -OLD BOWES OE THE RIVER” From the stories by Edgar Wallace rahitm Moffatt261 words
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Miscellaneous205 1940-03-12 5 ENJOY' THE “BLACK-OUT*’ IN COMFORT AT QUEEN'S SHOW STARTS BEFORE AND FINISHES AFTER THE “BLACKOUT” Today 3 Shows at 3 p.m. (Matinee), 6.00 p.m. (Ist Show) 8.30 p.m. (2nd Show) Second Show Finishes After The "Black-out Jackie Cooper Freddie Bartholomew IN “2 BRIGHT BOYS” with Alan Dinehart Melville Cooper Dorothy205 words
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Article51 1940-03-12 6 The engagement is announced between Dr. Ooi Kee Wan, fourth son of the late Mr. Ooi Hong L.im, and Mrs. Ooi Hong Lim, and Miss Bunty Cheah Bee Hean, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cheah Wat Hye, and grand-daughter of the late Mr. Cheah Tatto and Mrs. Cheah51 words
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Article507 1940-03-12 6 /IF the several peace moves recently accredited to the United States, perhaps the most practical is that foreshadowed by Senator Pittman who, as Chairman of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, must know a good deal of what is happening behind the scenes. In a broadcast from Washington, he507 words
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Article49 1940-03-12 6 REX CINEMA "Old Bones of the River” 6.00 8.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA "Two Bright Boys” 3. 6.00 and 8.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA "Romance of the Redwoods” 3.00 and 6.00 p.m. WINDSOR "Vishnu Leela” (Tamil picture) 5.45 and 8.15 p.m. SUN CINEMA “Wild Flower” at 8 p.m.49 words
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Article447 1940-03-12 6 The Black-Out TQON’T ask me anything about last night’s black-out. I know nothing about it. And for the simple reason that while waiting for the lights to go off, 1 fell asleep. A good way of co-operating with the A.R.P. authorities, don't you think. My aunt was447 words
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Article641 1940-03-12 6 Tuesday, March 12. 1 R CHAMBERLAIN’S announcement of further aid for Finland, if necessary; reports of Soviet concessions and peace plans being worked out in Rome; Herr von Ribbentrop ’phoning up his Fuehrer for fresh instructions, the end of Mr. Sumner Welles’ mission—in short,641 words
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Advertisement154 1940-03-12 6 IF Ride a RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE The World 9 8 Finest Cycle Value I Wd ffiLr Agents in Penang SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY, 266, CARNARVON STREET, PENANG Sole Agents ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR A BLACK-OUT CONCERT BY Harry Lammerts His Orchestra IN THE E. O. HOTEL LOUNGE To-night154 words
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Advertisement22 1940-03-12 6 CUT CUTTING COSTS WITH POWER HAND HACK SAW BLADES FRAMES BRITISH SAWS OF UNEXCELLED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY. Agents HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD.22 words
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1892 1940-03-12 7 Last Night’s Black-out A Success Happenings During The Honrs Of Darkness A S lar as tan b <“ ascertained last night’s practice black-out h Ur r f B 3 and 11 Wa a refront an official po.nt of view, lighting restrictions being well1,892 words
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Article296 1940-03-12 7 Pertinent Queries By "Sept uagenarian" I ooh. “Septuagenarian—a prominent F. M. S. resident—who has pointed out in a previous article that an income tax superimposed on the enormous taxation row obtaining m Great Britain would, be a disastrous policy to pursue m the S.S. and296 words
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Article160 1940-03-12 7 REMARKABLE SERIES IX STORE PROGRAMME The first of a new’ series called "The Shadow of the Swastika” will be given in the Singapore broadcasting programmes at 9.05 tonight (Tuesday). This I series, which has been most realistically produced, tells the story of the Nazi Party, and160 words
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Article113 1940-03-12 7 Capt. G. C. V. O’Driscoll State RugI ger player was fined $2 this morning, when he pleaded guilty to a summons for failing to conform to the traffic 1 signal whilst driving car P 260 at the junction of Leith Street and Farquhar Street about113 words
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Article65 1940-03-12 7 H. Marriot. well-known Malayan racing motorist, appearing in the Third Police Court this morning, claimed trial to a summons for driving his car P. 211 in a manner dangerous to the public at Tanjong Bungah about 11.45 a.m. on February 8. Inspector T. Bujang stated that the65 words
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Article94 1940-03-12 7 Elamah, a 31-year-old Tamil woman was ordered to be sent back to India by the next boat when she pleadc guilty before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Third Police Court, this morning, to a charge of being a stowaway on board a ship on a voyage from94 words
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76 1940-03-12 7 THREE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING (>ne Killed Sungei Patani. A thunderstorm swept over Sungei Patani on Saturday evening. Two Chinese who were living about two miles away from here were struck by lightning. Fortunately they escaped death, but one of them was seriously injured. In Sik,76 words
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Article104 1940-03-12 7 A. Chinese youth was admitted into the General Hospital on Sunday night in an unconscious condition with a history of having fallen down from a bench in his house. Chan Bin Huat. aged 20, was stated to have been ill for some time. While he was104 words
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Advertisement204 1940-03-12 7 B’B'A B.S.A. BICYCLE V I C C CLUB ROADSTER. L C The three models illustrated (the B.S.A. Club Roadster the B.S.A. Roadster and the B.S.A. Club) are each an’ indiv'dual style—all fitted with Super-spring seat the most expensive saddle fitted to this type of machine’ SPECIAL:- These machinps are also204 words
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Article404 1940-03-12 8 Perlis Total Now 815,113 Following is a third deration list of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Perlis: Donations from the Tin Miners are being received regularly Of the total contributicns of $15.113.64 up to 29th February. 1940, the amount of $8,443.42 has come from them. A noteworthy addition404 words
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Article94 1940-03-12 8 Penang, March 11. 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/1€ 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 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3/1 Lire94 words
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Article420 1940-03-12 8 Weekly Share Market Report The following is a record of business done and closing prices of shares in the Local Share Market during the past week. Industrials have been the chief feature of interest though Local Tin shares have come in for a little enquiry with Hong420 words
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Article513 1940-03-12 8 Boustead X Co., Limited Penang, March 6. The market has been fairly active curing the week with an upward tendency in price and closes to day 5/8 cent up oil balance at 39J cents per lb f. o. b. At our Auction to-day all parcels sold at513 words
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Article193 1940-03-12 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ayer Weng 60 70 Batu Selangor 1.52} 1.57} Hitam 42} 45 Hong Fatt 1.32} 1.37} Idris Hyd. 7/3 7/9 Jelebu 82} 87} K. Kamunting 8/ 8/6 Kampong Lanjut 22/6 23/6 Kamunting 11/3 11/9 Kent 2/3 2/9ex Killinghall 14/ 15/ Klang River 2.05 2.10193 words
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Article280 1940-03-12 8 KI BBEKS 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} Borellis 1-45 150 Brogas 67} 70 Indragiris 1-35 1.40 Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidinis 2.35 2.40 Luna.». 1-67} 1 75 Malaka Pindas 1-45 1.52} Mentakabs280 words
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Article239 1940-03-12 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/3 A. Amalgamateds 6/ 6/6cd Bangrins 20/9 21/9 B. Selangors 1.52} 1.60 Hong Fatts 1.32} 137}cd Jelebus 82} 87} Johans 29 32 Kamras 1/9 2/ K. Kamuntings 8/3 8/7} K. Kampars 13/6 14/cd K. Lanjute 22/9 23/3 Kramats 11/4} 11/9 Kuchais 1.67}239 words
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Article299 1940-03-12 8 SOON THE AM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/3 A. Amalg. 6/3 6/9 A. Hitam 23/9 24/9 Bangrins 20/9 21/9 B. Selangors 1.55 1.60 Hong Fatts 1.32 1.35 c Jelebus 82} 87} Johans 32 34 Kamras 1/10} 2/1} Kamuntings 11/ 11/9 K. Lanjuts 22/9 23/3 Katus 23/3 24/3299 words
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Article272 1940-03-12 8 KENNEDY CD’s SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Radella oo MINING Ampau 5/ Austral Amal. 5/9 Ayer Hitam 24 Batu Selangor 1.52} Ber junta! 10/ I<,. Hitam 40 Hong Fatt 1.31 Jelebu 82} Johan 30 K. Kamunting 8/1} Kampong Lanjut 22/9 Katu 22/6 23 Klang River 2.02} Kramat 11 '9 12272 words
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Article324 1940-03-12 8 Appeal Of Chettiar Dismissed By a majority the Court of Appeal which recently sat in Penang has dismissed the appeal of A.T K. I L S P. Suppramanian Chettiar who appealed against a judgment of Mr. Justice Aitken who found in favour of the plaintiffs, K.S.R.M. Veerappa324 words
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Article631 1940-03-12 9 British American Newspaper Comment The recent broadcast by the Vatican radio on the tragic conditions in Poland was only briefly summarised in the news cables. A more extended account of it is now available. It was no longer a secret, it was stated, that the Pope631 words
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Advertisement171 1940-03-12 9 Freckles Secretly and Quickly Removed! Stillman’s Freckle Cream bleaches them out while you sleep. Leave» the skin soft and white, the complexion fresh, clear and natural» For 49 years thousands of users have endorsed it. So easy to use. The first jar proves its magi» worth. Stillman's FreekleCream f Removes171 words
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Miscellaneous2610 1940-03-12 9 SAIGON MADRAS i ***** mc/s (25.46 m.) K« k 6116 mc/s <49 05 m.l VUM2 4.92 mc/s <60.98 m.i BsKff g|L 'wH ~05 a.m N \\s in French the BBC 650 m. Mihic Proaram ra 7 of. N-v.s i HB N‘. v.'- in F’eneh— News in Tamil. Slock and rubber2,610 words
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Article66 1940-03-12 10 —Reuter. Police Discover Secret Wireless Transmitter Amsterdam, March 11. The authorities continue to unearth espionage affairs. The police in Amsterdam while searching a house found another secret wireless transmitter. The foreign owners were apprehended. Two arrests were made in different parts of the country in connection with—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article48 1940-03-12 10 -Reuter. German Government Announce Decision Melbourne, March 11. It is announced here that the German Government has orally advised th t United States Ambassador in Berlin that they are releasing interned Australian women. This follows the release of German women irterned in Australia.-Reuter. - 48 words
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664 1940-03-12 10 Superb Discipline Of Finnish Army PREFER DEATH THAN DISHONOURABLE PEACE Helsinki, March 11. It is understood that the delegation now in Moscow has no power to take a decision. Final proposals, when received, must be submitted to the Diet and it is considered* toiauu —Reuter. - 664 words
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Article209 1940-03-12 10 Reuter. No Unit Should Dominate New Delhi. March 11. A resolution of loyalty’ to the King and the British Government in the war will be moved by the Chancellor at the opening session of the Chamber of Princes tomorrow. The resolution declares the firm determinationReuter. - 209 words
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359 1940-03-12 10 Germans Attempt To eaken Allied Resolution London, March 11 A warm welcome is given to Mr. Sumner Welles by the newspapers. The Daily Telegraph says he was assured, before he came, that the British Government would take him fully into their confidence and he359 words
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Article119 1940-03-12 10 .—Reuter. London, March 11 The death of Sir Harry Robert Boyd. K. C. V. O; C. V. 0.; C.8.E.; 0.8. E.. has been announced. Educated at Haileybury and St. Paul’s, he went over to China where he was engaged in business in Shanghai from 1899.—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article46 1940-03-12 10 .~R Intercepted I if Puerto Ric< London, Mar The Admiralty annoui !f a German steamer the over (5,600 tons) zea. cepted by a British on the night of M between Santo L> m Puerto Rico. The crew set fire 1 > and abandoned her.—Rt.~R( - 46 words
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Article52 1940-03-12 10 Reuter. Encounters On SI > Of V osges Paris, March 11 A communique states: “On l.> Western slopes of Vosges several < ;nters took place between our advan a units and German patrols which h f a n back under our fire. The a) .forces were fairlyReuter. - 52 words
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285 1940-03-12 10 —BOW. Chinese Central News. Rugby. March 11. Over 22.000 civil defence workers were on duty on Sunday afternoon in Edinburgh and in the surrounding counties in Scotland’s first comprehensive A.R.P. test. Until the sirens sounded all the details for the test, which was based on—BOW.; Chinese Central News. - 285 words
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Article21 1940-03-12 10 —Reuter. T,onr’oD, March 11. The return England v. Wales rugby match will be played at Gloucester on April 13.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 21 words
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Article38 1940-03-12 10 —Reuter. £40.000 Gift Towards Cost Of ar Rangoon. March 11 The Federal Council of Shan chiefs have contributed £40,000 towards the cost of the war. Individual contributions from the States have raised the total to £6o.ooo—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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259 1940-03-12 10 Entire Area Of Occupied Territory To Be Returned Tokyo, March 11 In a Nanking radio address, the chief staff officer of the Japanese expeditionary forces in China said that the entire area of Ja-panese-occupied territory would be “gracefully returned” to the new Japanese-sponsored Central GovernmentChinese Central News. - 259 words
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490 1940-03-12 10 —Reuter COMMENT ON RELEASE OF ITALIAN SHIPS New York, March 11 According to the Rome correspondent of the New York Times the decision to release the Italian coal ships “has cut the ground from under Herr von Ribbentrop’s feet.” The same newspaper’s leading article says:■.—Reuter - 490 words
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Article22 1940-03-12 10 —Reuter «.-pi. L ilr Th ool3 The death has occur t Petrie, late Editor Morning Post, aged 6'—Reuter - 22 words
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Advertisement221 1940-03-12 10 11 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDHANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival Hates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.,221 words
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1022 1940-03-12 11 I AN BREUKELEN SADDLES 11 WINNERS 11 ainer M. van Breukelen was the most successful trainer at the recent Selangor Gold Cup Race meeting, saddling no less than eleven winners. Of these six were ridden home by C arter. who was the champion jockey1,022 words
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Article147 1940-03-12 11 Emerald B.P. beat Ansonian Novices B. P. In a friendly match the Emerald B.P. defeated the Ansonian Novices B.P. on the former’s court on Saturday and Sunday last by four games to three. The following were the results. Emerald players mentioned first:— SINGLES Ong Hock Cheng beat Toh Lip147 words
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Article63 1940-03-12 11 On the S. X. I. ground to-day at 5.15 p.m. sharp. G. H. J: —Sin Thean Hoe; Sucha Singh. Ng Beng Heng; Lim Hock Siang Ng Jit Thye, Khoo Hong Lim; Cheair Kim Chye, Ng Jit Theam, Tye Thoon Tuck, Tang Ah Kheng and N. Ramanathan. Reserves: —Teoh Teng63 words
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Article413 1940-03-12 11 Fixtures For Next eek-end The following are the Junior Badminton fixtures for Saturday, March 16. Play will start at 3 p.m. sharp at the Penang Free School. 3.00 p.m. Khaw Chin Lum v Poh Sin Bin—Umpires: Mr. Tan Teik Lim. 3.30 p.m. Robert Ung Soo Hoo Poh413 words
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Article156 1940-03-12 11 Sungei Patam Below are the result* of four more fixtures in the 1940 Kuala Muda District Open Badminton Tournament played off during the weei-end on the Indian Court at Jalan Hospital. Of the four fixtures, the most interesting and thrilling was that between Chew Ho Kum156 words
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Article331 1940-03-12 11 Police Share Honours With Indians Ipoh Playing far below their usual form, the Ipoh Police were fortunate to gain a twoall draw against the Kinta Indian Association in a friendly soccer match on the Lpoh Club padang yesterday. The Indians adapted themselves better to the331 words
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Article267 1940-03-12 11 Merrilads Lose To S.A.H. College In a cricket match played at Alor Star on Friday, the College defeated the Merrilads by 3 wickets and 7 runs. Batting first, the Merrilads totalled 114. Zain (50) not out. Salim (22), and Salieh (12) being the principal scorers.267 words
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Article153 1940-03-12 11 Pavilion For Selangor dub Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 11. The Selangor Club will have a golf course pavilion at Fraser’s Hill in the near future if plans for its erection work out successfully. The matter will be discussed at the annual general meeting of the Club153 words
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Article152 1940-03-12 11 United Indian Assn. Beat P.H.B.J.S.C. At a return billiards match between the second teams of the United Indian Association and the Penang Harbour Board Junior Service Club played at the formers’ premises No. 136 Anson Road on Sunday, the United Indian Associat’cn again beat the Penang Harbour Board Junior152 words
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Article, Illustration293 1940-03-12 11 Record-breaking Ride I/OK the first time the F.T. Bidlake Memorial Prize, awarded annually for the most .meritorious achievement in connection with cycling, has been allotted to a woman. Choice for 1939 is Miss Marguerite Wilson, the Hercules girl professional, for her Land’s End to John293 words
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Article161 1940-03-12 11 Indo-Ceylonese Lose To P.W.D. Taiping A start vas made in the Taiping Football League yesterday when the P.W.D. just managed to defeat the Indo-Ceylonese by the odd goal in three on the Esplanade. The P.W.D. were full value for their victory, as they dominated play throughout, and161 words
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Article40 1940-03-12 11 Marine D.S.C. vs C.R.C. “B” On the Renong Ground, today at 5.15 p.m. sharp: Marine D.S.C.: G. D. Langan; Noor, Mat t<n Hashim; Regis. N Danker. Char; Lim Keat Seng, Ismail, Wahab, Badlil. and Zain. Reserves: Omar.40 words
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Article86 1940-03-12 11 reaniM For Game Ipoh. The teams for this week-end’s State cricket trial are as follows: SLADE’S TEAM: J. E. Slade, R. N. Whitaker, M. Appuni, H. R. Power, O. U. Jenkins, P. B. Mitchell, Wong Slew Choon, K. D. Luke, F. R. Toft, I. G. Maitland, Azizi86 words
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Article150 1940-03-12 11 TODAY SOCCER: P. Garrison vs. P.W.D.* Ghigor Ground. MDB.C. “B" vs. C.R.C. “B” Renong Ground. Customs A. C. vs. O.X.A.* Dato Kramat Ground. Gieenhall Juveniles ‘A’ vs. SXJ. 4 A* S.X.I. Ground. TOMORROW SOCCER: P.C.F.A. vs. S.L.R.C.* C.R.C. Ground. THURSDAY, MARCH 14. SOCCER: P.M.R.C. vs. Muslim R.C.*150 words
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Advertisement97 1940-03-12 11 Health /s JI '/Ji BUILDS THE STAMINA TO OFFSET FATIGUE—AVOID SICKNESS-RUN DOWN CONDITION Don’t wait for sickness to strike you down—protect your health while you have it. Take Waterbury’s Compound regularly every day. Waterbury’s fortifies the system adds strength and stamina. Its pure liver and malt extracts enrich the blood.97 words
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771 1940-03-12 12 TOURNEY AT IPOH DURING EASTER Three Penang Players Seeded In Men’s Singles THE draw for the fourth Malayan Badminton Championships, which will be played at Ipoh during the Easter holidays, has been made and the organising committee deserve congratulations on a splendid job. By771 words
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Article86 1940-03-12 12 TUESDAY, MARCH 12. «INc Penang $130.00 Business done 75 tons Singapore $l3O. -C.UBBEK: Penang Spot 382 c Singapore Spot 382 c KJOPRA: Sundried $4.05 buyers Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $5.70 Sellers Fair Seed $4.85 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.80 New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled86 words
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Article33 1940-03-12 12 Reuter. Jackie Paterson BratKid Tanner Manchester, March 10. Jackie Paterson, the British champion, won the vacant empire flyweight title outpointing Kid Tanner of British Guiana over fifteen rounds at Manchester.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article241 1940-03-12 12 —Reuter Conditions And Draw For Preliminary Round London, Mar 11. The Football League Management Committee has decided that the English wartime Cup competition will begin its preliminary round on April 13 after which the first two rounds will be held on a home and away—Reuter - 241 words
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Article66 1940-03-12 12 .—BOW Helping Io Reduce U.K. Imports Rugby. March 11. Despite the fact that Northern Ireland produces far more meat than it can consume, rationing will come into opeiation there on Monday as m the rest of the United Kingdom. These will help to reduce the total.—BOW - 66 words
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Article67 1940-03-12 12 Friday’s Meeting Not Banned Rugby. March 11 An official German News Agency today issued a message from Moscow saying that, according to a Kabul message to the Tass Agency, there were persistent rumours in India that the meeting of the Indian National Congress fixed for March 15 had67 words
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384 1940-03-12 12 —8.0. W. Rugby, March 12. According to the current number of the oil industry’s journal the “Petroleum Press Service,” the position of the Allies in respect of oil tankers is evidently highly satisfactory. This journal says: “At the beginning of the war the—8.0. W. - 384 words
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Article267 1940-03-12 12 i.—BOW. Nazi Methods Ofi Education Rugby, March 12. Details of educational methods in present day Germany have been revealed and been commented upon in the British press which contrast them with British educational ideas and methods as could have been derived from the recent Commons speech. Thei.—BOW. - 267 words
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Article186 1940-03-12 12 36 ENTRIES FOR MEETING Following are the entries for the Tai ping Turf Club Skye meeting on Mar. 15 and 16: HORSES—CLASS 4 RUNS Ist 2nd about 5F 6F Danse Du Ventre x x Star Lock x x Tourniquet x M.G.M. x x Dazzle x Sam Burger186 words
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78 1940-03-12 12 —RciPer. Decision To Allow Sale To Allies New York, Mar. 11. According to the Washington correspondent of the Herald T r ibmic, the Army t ntj Navy Munitions Export Control Beard has decided to allow the sale to the Allies of the Curtiss P. 40,.—RciPer. - 78 words
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Article130 1940-03-12 12 —Reuter. London, March 11. Questioned regarding a report that he said in Paris that the Allies would have some trouble in beating Germany, Mr. Welles emphasised that at no point of the tour had he "expressed his personal view to friends or individuals who are—Reuter. - 130 words
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Article176 1940-03-12 12 n —Reuter Paris Retort To Swedish Statement Paris, March 11. The statement made by the Swedish Radio last night has evoked pointed comment in French diplomatic quarters where it is stressed that Germany had made clear to the Scandinavian countries that it would be consideredn —Reuter - 176 words
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Article207 1940-03-12 12 Judgment Entered In default of appearance judgment was entered in the Supreme Court yesterday morning in the case ’n which Messrs. Beng Swee Co., Ltd., Bishop Street, Penang, sued the Chee Wor Electrical Co. for a sum of $1,821.90 being balance due for goods sold and207 words
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Article58 1940-03-12 12 8.0 W. Rugby. March 11 Men in a little naval boat raced during the week-end to catch a drifting mine that the heavy seas were carrying towards the pier at a British northeastern harbour. They reached it less than fifty yards from the pier, held it with ropes8.0 W. - 58 words
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Advertisement477 1940-03-12 12 '•Head Office) 216 Penang Road Pernne Phone 1477 1478 with extension Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang Rates of Subscription for rlnang Gawtt, and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Loca l S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Forels Monthly $2.50 $3.00 << •< Quarterly 7.50 9.00 1? 06 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 o® Yearly 30.00 36.00 48 oc477 words
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