Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 March 1940
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Title Section23 1940-03-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY I No. f, Vol. XCVIIL THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.23 words
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618 1940-03-14 1 MAN WHO ADVISED INVASION OF FINLAND Against Dictator’s Better Judgment Copenhagen, March 14. Otto Kuusinen, head of the puppet government in Finland, is reported in Helsinki to have been executed, states the Copenhagen newspaper '"Ekstra Bladet.” He was charged with having given the Kremlin misleading.—Reuter. - 618 words
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Article106 1940-03-14 1 —Reuter. Main Body Still In England London, Mar. 13. The recruiting of British volunteers for Finland continued but when the peace news was officially confirmed the Finnish officials in London said that this created a situation of such uncertainty that it was impossible to say what[.—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article39 1940-03-14 1 i. —Reuter. London, March 13. The crew of the British steamer the Gardenia 3,745 tons were landed on the east coast from a trawler which had rescued them after the Gardenia had sunk following an explosion—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article38 1940-03-14 1 o.—Reuter. Ottawa. March 13 It is officially announced that the air establishment of the Canadian Air Force will be increased by nearly fourteen thousand. Provision is now made for a total personnel of 30,400. —Reuter.o.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article282 1940-03-14 1 London, March 13. Mr. Sumner Welles, at the end of his j visit to London, called upon the Prime Minister this evening with the AmeriI can Ambassador. 1 Lord Halifax was present at this second interview as at the first on MonI day. Tonight282 words
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Article89 1940-03-14 1 Reuter. Regular Tariff Levied By Japanese London, March 13 In the House of Commons, asked by Mr. Hannah whether he was aware that there was a regular tariff levied by Japanese Army officials on all Chinese entering the British concession in Tientsin resulting in a heavy taxReuter. - 89 words
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Article691 1940-03-14 1 Sequel To Shooting OJ Ex-Punjab Governor London, March 14. A N Indian subject, Mahomed Singh, aged thirty-seven, was charged with the murder of Sir Michael O’Dwyer and with intent to murder Lord Zetland, Lord Lamington and Sir Louis Dane. He will appear in Bow Street police.—Reuter. - 691 words
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Article, Illustration112 1940-03-14 1 —Reuter. CONVERSATIONS TO CONTINUE Helsinki, March 14. Conversations between Sweden, Norway and Finland with the object of guaranteeing the three countries’ frontiers were agreed on before the Finnish delegation went to Moscow, M. Tanner told foreign correspondents tonight. The conversations were initiated by.—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article299 1940-03-14 1 —Reuter. London, March 14. In the Commons Mr. Stokes asked Mr. Macdonald whether the Government official and ex-Governnient official who comprise the majority of the Malay States’ delegation to the International Tin Committee but who are not familiar with the tin industry have acted—Reuter. - 299 words
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Article159 1940-03-14 1 .—Reuter. Negotiations Still Proceeding London, March 13. In the House of Commons, asked whether his attention had been drawn to the recent decision of the Export and Import Bank of America to previe’e a Dan oi $20.000,000 to China, Mr. said that negotiations on the subject.—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article, Illustration54 1940-03-14 1 According io a Reuter message from Los Angeles, Mr. Monty Hanks who directed three Grace* Fields films, has announced that he and Miss Fields (above) would be married shortly. Another item is that Linger Rogers has been granted a divorce on the ground that her husband,54 words
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Advertisement12 1940-03-14 1 LOOK? BESTf Agents for North Malaya GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh.12 words
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Article, Illustration122 1940-03-14 2 i. —Reuter. LORD ZETLAND INJURED Ex Governor Of Punjab Killed OUTRAGE AT LONDON MEETING LONDON, MARCH 12. SIR MICHAEL O’DWYER, FORMER GOVERNOR OF PUNJAB, WAS SHOT DEAD AT THE MEETING OF THE INDIA ASSOCIATION TONIGHT BY AN INDIAN GUNMAN WHO ALSO WOUNDED LORDi.—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article63 1940-03-14 2 1 rilia LAJ —Reuter. Agreement Signed In Rome Rome, March 13. Germany and Italy have signed a coil agreement following conversations between Signor Mussolini and Herr von Ribbentrop, states an official communique. The agreement provides that future coal sup plies from Germany will come by rail.1 rilia LAJ —Reuter. - 63 words
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Article23 1940-03-14 2 Reuter. Stockholm, March 13 According to the Tidengen. Dr Schacht is being sent here on a special mission.—Reuter. - 23 words
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Article119 1940-03-14 2 —Reuter. No Parallel In History Save Mr. Eden < London, March 13 The help of the Empire had no parallel in history and when fully developed its effect upon the war would be decisive, said Mr. Eden at the Foreign Press Association meeting. When the Empire air training—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article87 1940-03-14 2 Reuter. .Stoppage Of Further Conveyance Urged London. March 13 In the House of Commons, asked if by way of reprisal against Germany’s use of Norwegian territorial waters, the Government would stop the further conveyance of Swedish ore to Germany. Mr. Butler refused to augment the FirstReuter. - 87 words
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Article43 1940-03-14 2 .—Reuter. Now Safe In Harbour With Cargo Intact London, March 13 It is authoritatively stated that the 10,000-ton British tanker, Charles P. Meyer, which was damaged by an explosion on March 4, is now safely in harbour with her cargo intact.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article54 1940-03-14 2 .—Reuter London, March ij. Sir John Simon, moving the vote of a credit of £700,000,000, said that the Navy, Army, Air Force and Ministry of Supply were costing nearly £4,000,000 daily. Lumping together all expenditure, including debt charges and social services Britain was at present.—Reuter - 54 words
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Article251 1940-03-14 2 —Reuter. WORLD REACTION TO PEACE TERMS Paris, March 13. Commenting on the Russo-Finnish I agreement, Pertinax in L'Ordre writes: “Who can have any illusions as to its permanence? The result of the .agreement is that Finland will come under Russian influence as was from 1808—Reuter. - 251 words
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Article339 1940-03-14 2 —Reuter. Flags Flown At Half-mast Helsinki, March 13. M. Tanner’s broadcast was generally received in dead silence. Tears streamed down the faces of men and women and there was a general feeling of complete numbness. The people see n to have the idea, however, that if Fielc’t-Marshal•.—Reuter. - 339 words
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Article51 1940-03-14 2 —Reuter. Conditions Same As In Soviet Union London, March 13. In the House of Commons, asked about the conditions in Russian Poland, Mr. Butler said that reports reaching the Government indicated that as a result of Soviet occupation they were gradually approximating to conditions prevailing in the Soviet—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article36 1940-03-14 2 —Reuter. The Hague. March 13. ’The naval mission has returned from a visit to Italy where it has been negotiating in connection with the purchase of arms and will report to the Government.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article874 1940-03-14 2 Sweden’s Attitude Strongly Criticised Helsinki, March In his broadcast yesterday’ morning on the Finnish-Soviet ]>• ment the Finnish Foreign Minister, M. Tanner, said that although rins were very heavy in comparison to what the enemy had achieved is the war. it seemed wiser to accept thanReuter. - 874 words
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1166 1940-03-14 2 London, March 13. In a crowded and expectant House the Prime Minister made a statement on the Finnish peace settlement. His brief recital of facts ended with a tribute to the Finnish people which received cheers from all parts of the1,166 words
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Advertisement160 1940-03-14 2 DIAMOND rinninnnnnrfi SPRING LATH MATTRESS No MLIOI «rm. ancle frame wrrn CAST IRON CORNER brackets. jihiiUl^niihil,., The close set steel laths are aluminium plated and supported each end with steel tension spring which are galvanised and afterwards enamelled to prevent rust. Stae 3 ft. 6 in. Length 6 fl. 4160 words
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1477 1940-03-14 3 Mother’s Charge In Enticement Suit “STILL FEEL LOVE FOR DA VCHTER-IN-LA IF” London. pRIMING of a witness to tell an untruth was alleged by Mrs. A. Renfrew Porter, co-defendant with her husband in the enticement lawsuit. Mr. and Mrs. Porter are being1,477 words
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Article428 1940-03-14 3 Loss Of Publicity By Dismissal London. Constance Ruth Barrett, a cabaret artist, known as Bobby Barrett, was awarded at Westminster county court £l5 for salary and £5 for loss of publicity, with costs, in a claim against London Casino (Entertainments). Old Compton-street, W. Miss Barrett’s case428 words
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Article634 1940-03-14 3 H . V. ER ER - by H V. ER ER IXHE French “Yellow Book’ ot diplomatic documents abou: the coming of the war has just been published (Hachette, Is. 6d.). In French, of course. An Englisn translation will soon be available. But for those who can read French here is a634 words
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Article111 1940-03-14 3 A soldier declared at Ipswich Assizes recently that he would marry his bigamous “wife” legally “when this case is cleared up and I have been able to get a divorce.” Bombardier F. A. Robinson, aged 39, of Beverley, Yorks, was bound over for bigamously marrying Miss Edna111 words
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Article325 1940-03-14 3 The Way Of The Nazis Belgrade. TWELVE thousand Jugoslav workers have returned from Germany in special trains bringing with them 4,000 bicycles. After months of work they were allowed to take out of Germany only ten marks each. So 4,000 of them bought bicycles325 words
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Article195 1940-03-14 3 Shock Kills Mother New York. Anthony Fiala, an American citizen of Czech descent, told reporters when he returned to New York aboard the Manhattan that he found his brother, formerly a tavern keeper in Prague “speechless and insane from torture inflicted by the Nazis.” Their 70-year-old195 words
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Advertisement55 1940-03-14 3 W.W.V/.TAVA .WAW. i New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TAN JONG BITNGiH PENANG. THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS BAR DANCE HALL SEA-BATHING with Diving Stage Complete with Spring Board MEALS AT ANY HOUR Drinks Prices are the same as that of E. 0.. Elysee. Wembley, etc. COME AND55 words
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Miscellaneous51 1940-03-14 3 PNEWS WITH A SMILE BY T. H. PALMER V < ~Pa 1 H O& I '«ft Ko fesn t I I I I I IPIRO £>'<>• John Anderson, Home Secreiaiy, a speech that civil defence organisations must cooperate in training. “It’s really a joke on Stevens. He thinks they have51 words
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Miscellaneous34 1940-03-14 3 WHAT A WAR! II j|! I I JL I \P3 I z SWASTIK AND SIEGFRIED Don't sulk, Siegfried, you can have the Ritz and fut up with the Dorchester when we take London —yes!34 words
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246 1940-03-14 4 Three Chinese Sentenced To Imprisonment Singapore. 44TT is estimated that there are 30,000 bottles of diluted A beer and stout in Singa pore and the public is buying a different article from what it expects,” said Crown Counsel Mr. C.H. Butterfield, at the246 words
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Article101 1940-03-14 4 Prince Alexander Yourievsky, grandson of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, wants to fight for Britain as an Army officer. He said so at Stockton-on-Tees, when he applied for his discharge in bankruptcy. Judge Gamon refused to grant discharge until the Prince had paid 10s. in101 words
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Article324 1940-03-14 4 Workman S’pore Strikers Gaoled Singapore. J/VTDENCE that a Singapore Harbour Board striker. Tan Yin Meng, threatened to pour a tin of tar over a Chinese worker if he returned to work, was given on Tuesday in the Singapore fifth court, when two strikers -were charged324 words
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Article, Illustration55 1940-03-14 4 SAILORS have a way ivith them. It is proved by these pictures, taken at a London station, when Naval ratings left to rejoin their ships after the holidays. The yirl on the left was lifted off her feet by her sweetheart’s kiss, while, below, friendly hands55 words
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Article371 1940-03-14 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay March 12. Soal yang besar pada sa’at ini ia-lah ada-kah Finland akan membuat perdamaian dengan Russia atau tidak? Ada di-nyatakan dengan jawatan bahwa leinbaga utusan Finland yang sedang ada diMoscow sekarang telah berchakap panjang dengan Menteri Molotov sa-malam; tetapi belum dapat apa2 persetujuan lagi.371 words
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84 1940-03-14 4 Singapore. Bail of $1,500 was allowed L. J. Fernando, a clerk of Goodwood Park Hotel, who claimed trial in the Singapore criminal district court on luesday to a charge of criminal breach of trust of $1,066 on February 2, and also to84 words
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720 1940-03-14 4 Fraser And Co’s Allusion To Income lax FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW OF SHARE MARKETS Singapore. r pHE ramifications of Allied control of cur1 rencies interlocked with the blockade, embargoes and restrictions on commodity exports, makes a pattern of amazing intricacy and is developing daily into a720 words
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440 1940-03-14 4 Singapore. I/ VEDENGE as to how a check of’ J Malay R.E. sabers returning to barracks on the night of an affray at 1 the Happy World amu.se.ment park on Feb. 7, kxl to the discovery that one man who was last seen on the440 words
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Article752 1940-03-14 4 STATE COUNCH Councillor Amendment Kuala Lumpur T HE need and desirability’ of the amendment <4 theTru tees Enactment so as to ensure to the adopted childrt n ;heir ntural and long-recoynised n-' perty rights was stressed by Ah" K.K. Benjamin ng j/ maiden speech at the meeting u752 words
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Advertisement92 1940-03-14 4 B STEEL WINDOW FRAMES FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes. MANUFACTURED BY EASTERN MFC. CO. 1, River Road, Penang. 'PHONE 1484 IMCollis BrowijeXT Acts like a charm in Substitute DI A n Checks and arrests lARkH(EA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE STOMACH CHILLS he reliable Family remedy92 words
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546 1940-03-14 5 ATTACKED WOMAN WITH CHOPPER IRON ROD Complainant In Hospital For Three Days HUSBAND AND WIFE TO PAY COMPENSATION «•rpHERE is no doubt in my mind that the first accused is a A most quarrelsome woman and I think she deserves severe punishment for using a dangerous weapon on the complainant.546 words
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Article175 1940-03-14 5 Decomposed Body On Sand Bank Kuala Kangsar. A Malay boatman while conveying a few passengers in his flat-bottomed boat across the Perak River at Manong on Tuesday evening noticed an object lying on a sand bank. Curious to know what this object was he drew closer175 words
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Article102 1940-03-14 5 At the St. John Ambulance Association First Aid Certificate examination held at Ai gio Chinese Girls School. Ipoh on March 3 the follovzing pa« c ed Mrs. J. C. Robinson. Mrs. Chong Mun Siew. Mrs. C\ Lindsay. Miss D. Lee, Miss Wai Kwai May, Miss M102 words
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Article44 1940-03-14 5 Today on the “Esplanade” from 6.C0 p.m. to 7.30 p.m:— March To The Front Hume Selection Florodora Stuart Waltz Confidence Robinson Overture Light cavalry Suite Selection Th? Dollar Princess Fall Ar. Alaskin Love Song Cocheco Reeves Fox Trot Broadway’s Gone Hawaii Bayford44 words
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Article541 1940-03-14 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. O. C. K. Raman, Field Assistant of the R.R.1., is an inmate of the Bungsar Hospital, having undergone an operation for appendicitis. Mr H J. Lewis, Director and Genera, Manager of The George Town Dispensary Ltd, returned from Home leave oy the s.s. “Aeneas.” Recent callers at541 words
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Article124 1940-03-14 5 Miss Ooi Guak Goh And Mr. Thoo Cheng Teong Kulim. The Hockkien Kongsor, Jalan Market, Kulim, was the scene of a Chinese wedding at 12 noon on Tuesday when Miss Ooi Guak Goh was married to Mr. Thoo Cheng Teong, son of Thoo Soon Hoe, Mahang.124 words
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Advertisement115 1940-03-14 5 Why I use the new PoudreTokalon f I I I j Ml > f .nW» I IALATROUBETZKOY -JL- It is rrade in so many up-to-date flattering shades. JL, It is finer and lighter than any other powder I know. I love its exquisite real flower s perfume. I find it115 words
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Miscellaneous386 1940-03-14 5 Tonight's Big Attraction In Town PICTURE EVERYONE MUST SEE! The Finest Story Ever Written About Nazi Germany MAJESTIC Thy ICHT 6.15 and 9.30 M VDMAN OR FOOL NIL'S OR MEGLOMANIAC VVHaT HE* HITLER BEAST OF BERLIN” > >t A Newsreel Not Propaganda Not Hate-Inspired, But The Plain Unvarnished Truth ALSO386 words
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Miscellaneous137 1940-03-14 5 FOR ALL WHO THRILL TO ADVENTURE Here’s The Greatest The World Has Ever Known. first Air Conditioned THEATRE IN NORTHERN MALAYA X (/pens Today U ith 3 Shows At 3; 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. i«Dr. 1 I presume* I r most thrilKog Drath* s m w hefi t t bo»»137 words
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Miscellaneous546 1940-03-14 5 QUEEN’S Opening Tonight 6.15 9.30 Congratulations, Mickey Rooney on being voted The World’s No. 1, Star. MICKEY ROONEY in Mark Twain’s The Adventures of “Huckleberry Finn” with Walter Connolly, William Frawley, Rex Ingram, Lynne Carver, Jo Ann Sayers. A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture. THE BEST MICKEY ROuNEY YET MADE MATINEES TODAY AND546 words
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Article482 1940-03-14 6 rpHE Soviets invaded Finland on November 30 last year; at noon yesterday, hostilities ceased. But it was no credit to Russia, for despite the odds of 40 to 1 in her favour, she took nearly 31/2 months to bring about what she had openly declared482 words
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Article53 1940-03-14 6 REX CINEMA "Stanley and Livingstone” 3, 6.15 j 9.30 p.m. QUEEN'S CINEMA Mickey Rooney in "Huckleberry Finn” 6.15 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “Hitler Beast Of Berlin” 6.15 A 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “Sohni Mahiwal” (Punjabi talkie) 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. SUN CINEMA "Wedding of A Female Ghost." 6.3053 words
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Article381 1940-03-14 6 Lawrence Of Arabia ACCORDING to a Reuter message, Mr. H. W. Ingrams has been appointed to the newly-created post of Chief Secretary at Aden. He is said to know more of the Arabs than any Briton since the famed Col. T. E. Lawrence. If so, he is381 words
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Article721 1940-03-14 6 Thursday, March 14. r PHE whole world sympa--1 thises with Finland today. A gallant nation has gone down fighting, defeated because of overwhelming odds. TN the light of present revelations, the plight of the Finns must be laid at the door of Sweden and721 words
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Advertisement257 1940-03-14 6 f NOTHING EASIER than to get I GRAND PICTURES with this super KODAK’ Touch a button the camera front opens a fast /4 5 lens and 5-speed shutter come into position and you’re ready to take family, sport, scenery, in good light or dull. Fastmoving subjects, close-ups of friends or257 words
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Advertisement23 1940-03-14 6 ■■H• 3 g T fliesj Obtainable at ALL THE LEADING DEALERS OR FROM THE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG. b a a23 words
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Article438 1940-03-14 7 To the Editor “Pinang Gazette’’) Sir, ft is most astonishing to hear all the r juealing from certain sections of the r mmunity over the proposed introduction of Income Tax. Who the people are who belong to t se sections is fairly obvious. If they t,d it438 words
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Article237 1940-03-14 7 Jewellery Worth $1,360 Stolen Over 51,360 in jewellery and cash were stolen from a Chinese residence in McNair Street which was broken into at 11 > clock yesterday morning. The house burgled was No. 15, McNair Street, which was occupied by a Chinese rice merchant and 1237 words
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Article1130 1940-03-14 7 Shopkeepers, Refusing To Sell, Liable To Be Prosecuted The Tood Controller has made a new Order, the Food (Provisions as to Sales) Order, 1940, which is designed to combat conditional sale, refusal to sell and profiteering. Every one is familiar with the shopkeeper who refuses1,130 words
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Article361 1940-03-14 7 Many Applications Approved At a meeting 1 of the Board of Licensing Justices yesterday Mr. Gordon was present but it w r as found that he had come without written authorisation from the Chief Police Officer, which was necessary under the Ordinance. Mr. Forrer told him he361 words
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Article82 1940-03-14 7 A slight accident occurred at the junction of Larut Road and Argyll Road at nine o’clock this morning, when a motor-car, driven by a Chinese crashed into a riesha. A schoolboy passenger in the riesha received minor injuries as a result. He was sent to the82 words
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Article259 1940-03-14 7 Mr. Mrs. Ong Huck Lim Entertain To celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, “Miss Chin” as she is affectionately known to everybody, Mr. and Mrs. Ong l Huck Lim gave a dinner party last night at the Comer Club at which there were about259 words
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Article191 1940-03-14 7 NO INFORMATION WHEN IT WILL START In connection with the deviation of the blue buses, now plying along Burmah Road, to Macalister Road, it is not yet known when the buses will be called upon to use the new route. A Pinang Gazette representative who191 words
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167 1940-03-14 7 Mr. MacDonald To Ask Governor For Information DEFERENCE to the prolonged strike of Singapore Harbour Board artisans was made in Parliament yesterday, when the Secretary of State for the Colonies made known that he was asking the Governor for information on the situation. Mr.167 words
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Article251 1940-03-14 7 MARK TWAIN’S YOUNG SCAMP COMES TO LIFE “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” which had its pre-screening at the Queen’s Theatre yesterday afternoon, sees Mickey Rooney in one of the best roles of his career—a role which brings to life the lovable young scamp of251 words
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Article211 1940-03-14 7 Splendid Cast For “Love From A Stranger 2 The dates of the performances of the three-act drama “Love from a Stranger” have been altered from Friday and Saturday April 19 and 20 to Friday and Saturday April 26 and 27. Thus change has become necessary211 words
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Advertisement120 1940-03-14 7 SUPREME In the Sunday Despatch F s. Bonny Baby Competition 1934, Open to all comers 10 babies out oft he final 12 %vere fed on COW GAT£ Y 3 w 9k Here are three including 0 fl V A the first prize-winner! fl 15 M Could there be a more120 words
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Article93 1940-03-14 8 Penang, March 13, 1940 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3/4 Lire93 words
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Article35 1940-03-14 8 Export of dry rubber (uncorrected figures) from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for the month of February, 1940 was: tons Mainland 42.325 Straits Settlements Islands 262 Brune’ 144 Labuan 20 Total 42 75135 words
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872 1940-03-14 8 Drop In Revenue For Last Year Disclosed iurpHOUGH the year under review did not fulfil the promise 1 with which it opened, yet it is confidently felt that the year 1940 will see early fulfilment of all our plans,” states the annual report of the872 words
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Article37 1940-03-14 8 r Local output of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, during the month of Feb. 1940 was: tons F M S. 6187.89 U. M. S. 146.10 Straits Settlements 19.86 Total 6353.8537 words
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Article257 1940-03-14 8 Tie Honorary Treasurer. Penang Turkish Earthquake Relief Fund gratefully acknowledges th? following donations: Haji P. K. Shakaray Rawther, J.P. $200.00 Haji K. M. S. Sultan Alaudeen 200.00 K. A. N Baburdan 200.00 A. Mohamed Rawther 100.00 S. M. Mohamed Vusoof Rawther 50.00 A. M. S. Nainam257 words
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Article412 1940-03-14 8 Lewis And Peat (S’pore) Ltd. Singapore, March 7. Nothing very notable has occurred* on the rubber market during the past week, but prices have remained very steady and 111 the absence of any particular pressure to sell the volume of business done h<* only been moderate In412 words
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Article230 1940-03-14 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 5’ 5/6 Austral Amal. 6 6/6c Bangrin 21/ 22/ Batu Selangor 1.524 1.571 Burma Malav 23 3 24'3 Hong Fate 1.271 I- 32 Idris Hyd- 7'3 7/9 Jelapang 30 31» Jelebu 80 85 Kampong Kamunting 8/3 8,9 K. Lan jut 23 23230 words
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Article276 1940-03-14 8 RUBBERS Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.30 1.40 Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Bassetts 50 55 Batu Lintangd 1.05 1.10 Bentas 1.00 1.05 Borellis 1.45 1.50 Brogas 674 70 Indragiris 1.35 1.40 Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Siduns 2.35 2.40 Lunas 1.674 1.75 Malaka Pindas 1.45 1.524 Mentakabs 43 45276 words
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Article295 1940-03-14 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyesr Sellers Ampau 5 Austral Ainal. 6 6/6ex Aver Weng 60 70 Bangrin 20/ 2 Batu Selangor 1-50 1.55 Hitam 43 Hong Fatt 1 27 k3oc Johan 30 32 Jelebu 80 85 K. Kamunting 8/14 8 6 Kampong Lanjut 22/9 23'3 Kamunting H/ 1 1295 words
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Article302 1940-03-14 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 1.524 1.574 Hong Fatts 1.28 1.31 Jelebus 824 874 Johans 32 34 Kamras 1.9 2, Kamuntings 11/ 11/9 K. Lanjuts 22/9 23/3 Katus 23/3 24/3 Kramats302 words
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Article192 1940-03-14 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING p Ampats A. Amalgamateds Bangrins 21 t;cd B. Selangors 15 Hong Fatts Jelebus Johans Kamras JL 2/ K. Kamuntings s K. Kampars K. Lanjuts Kramats X 1 Kucha is Kundangs Laruts Lukuts Pattanis Pungahs Pangnga Rivers 89 Rahmans Rantaus R. T. Fields 7 Rawang Cons Raubs192 words
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Article52 1940-03-14 8 Singapore Man’* Broadcast Broadcasting from the 8.M.8.C. it 8.50 last night. Mr. A. Stanley, a British resident of Singapore, described Ins experiences in a German prison camp Mr Stanley has spent more than three years as a prisoner in the hands of th* Germans in the52 words
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Advertisement119 1940-03-14 8 BANKS aii SAVINGS 7/otC fo YSm/i&en A dollar saved is an extra dollar earned. A Savings Account Is the best < Inducement to save. < .To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to time is to be a contented person. A Savings Account may119 words
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Article518 1940-03-14 9 Alleged Murder Of Mystery Woman Kuala Lump-ur. TTOW a chance remark by one Chinese to another in a coffee shop to the effect that the Police “were barking up the wrong tree’ led to the arrest of a Chinese named Chan Wee for the alleged518 words
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Article1116 1940-03-14 9 Strong Criticism In State Council Meeting Kuala Lumpur. IT Tuesday morning’s meeting of the State Council, the Hon. Mr. W.G.C. Blunn, speaking on the adjournment took up the subject of the award of Government contracts. He said that Mr. E. D. Shearn who was absent from1,116 words
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Article121 1940-03-14 9 Hope Of Returning To Work Singapore. The 1,500 Singapore Harbour Board artisans who have been on strike for more than two months hope to return to work soon. Discussions between representatives of the men and the Chinese Protectorate were held on Wednesday and it is understood a121 words
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Article384 1940-03-14 9 Question Of Expansion Discussed Kuala Lumpur. The increasing importance of Klang, the royal seat of Selangor witbffi the last two decades due to the growth of its shipping on the Sungei Klang was emphasised by Mr. Khoo 800 Gong a*Tuesday’s meeting of the State Council Mr.384 words
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Miscellaneous1223 1940-03-14 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING B’ C" News In English TRANSMISSION—FIVE. BBC From 649 9.35 a.m. T^ol q« C/S <3155 m) Transmission 5 6.50 a.m. GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) 750 a m ?4 C/S S m> Transmission 6 11.20 am. GSD 11. «5 Mc/s (25.53 m.) Transmission 1 1.50 p.m1,223 words
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Miscellaneous919 1940-03-14 9 SAIGON MADRAS VUM2 4.92 mc/s (60.98 m.) iic nC S Top? m > 650 P- n Mus>c ITograr jih 700 Ney.’s 6 3 16 nC -L/ 49 5 m Telueu TO5 News in Tamil 710 7.U5 a.m News m French from the BBC Qr Programme. 7.50 Lcncion (relay) 7.20 News919 words
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Article72 1940-03-14 10 —Reuter. HANGOE NAVAL BASE A MENACE TO SWEDEN Amsterdam, March 13 Political circles are glad that Russian-Finnish peace has been restored but deeply regret the harsh terms imposed. The only redeeming feature of the war in Dutch eyes was the heroic and often successful defence of—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article94 1940-03-14 10 —Reuter. Support Now Given To German Viewpoint Rome, March 13 Political observers express satisfaction with “Finland’s realistic recognition of the present .situation." Italy has never made secret of her sympathy with Finland Imt later events have led the Italians to consider the conflict from the angle’.—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article59 1940-03-14 10 I. —Reuter. Precautions Against Air Ra ds Chungking March 13. A thousand houses are estimated to have been sealed by garrison headquarters while 200 000 people are expected to evacuate before the end of the month as a precaution against Japanese air raids. All the housesI.—Reuter. - 59 words
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926 1940-03-14 10 FINLAND FAILED BY LACK OF SUPPORT Sweden Must Now Wei»h Consequences Of Neutrality New York. March 17 Commenting on the Russo-Finnish peace agreement, the Herald Tribune says:— ‘‘Once again a small freedom loving nation has failed by lack of support from powerful democraticReuter. - 926 words
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160 1940-03-14 10 i.—Reuter. 15tli Anniversary Of Dr. Sun's Death Chungking. March 13. The city celebrated a spiritual mobilisation day yesterday the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Sun Yatsen. Memorial meetings, glider demonstrations and sports contests were held in the day while there was a torchlight parade ini.—Reuter. - 160 words
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Article185 1940-03-14 10 —Reuter Energetic Protest To Berlin Brussels, March 13. The Belgian Ambassador to Berlin has been instructed to make an energetic protest against the flight of German planes over Belgian territory today. Two foreign planes are reported to have flown over Liege and were fired on.—Reuter . - 185 words
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Article950 1940-03-14 10 EXTENT OF CONCESSIONS TO RUSSIA Berlin Rejoices Because Ally Not Noir At II ar Helsinki, March 13 Confirmation from the Finnish side of the Moscow announcement of peace with Finland came this morning in a twenty-minute broadcast by the Foreign Minister, M. Tanner. The armistice.—Reuter. - 950 words
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Article92 1940-03-14 10 ■.—8.0. W. Control In Far East Being Considered Rugby, March 13. The Minister of Economic Warfare stated in the Commons that the question of the whole subject of contraband control in the Far East was under consideration. Mr. Cross also stated that by March 8 over 1.100,000 tons of■.—8.0. W. - 92 words
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Article64 1940-03-14 10 .—Reuter. Special Position Of Empire Countries London, March 12. In the House of Commons. Sir Andrew Duncan said that in planning the development of the export trade, he w-ould certainly’ bear in mind the special position of Empire countries and the necessity- for the reorganisation of the relations.—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article81 1940-03-14 10 —Reuter. Swedes More Concerned About Future Stockholm. March 13. The popu’ar feeling in Sweden appears to be more concerned with the fact that war has been avoided than with the implications for the future. The newspaper Sven&ka Dagbladet writes: “To escape the contempt of the world for”—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article157 1940-03-14 10 U dILLI-Urtt at —Reuti r. To Be Renounced Japan If Condition* W arrant Tokyo, March 13. Japan is prepared to renounce extrality in China but it is not possible to do so simultaneously with the inauguration of the new Chinese regime or immediately following it because theU dILLI-Urtt at "—Reuti r. - 157 words
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Article46 1940-03-14 10 ling ev--Reutei- 480 Cases Distributed ByWar Fund CommiHee London, MarC^ 13 0 f Four hundred and jyt Jamaica rum valued dist ri barrels of coffee f butions made by the F cO llec*' Committee out or’ 36,000 ?u tei ed for War Fund purpoling ev-- Reutei- - 46 words
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Article22 1940-03-14 10 Reuter. Re-Enters Ontario Cabinet 1S T T Pr emier Hepburn h- dMr. Nixon had rt Cab* ne cision and re-enteiReuter. - 22 words
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Advertisement117 1940-03-14 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SAM )I LA NOS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD117 words
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1216 1940-03-14 11 (P E English horse, one English pony and three Australian poni ar< 7 ™TI their rst in Malaya at the comPerak Turf Club Easter Meeting. There are Autumn Bride t Lady, Neol, New Life and Warphan. (LASS 4 HORSE Ai MN BRIDE1,216 words
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Article39 1940-03-14 11 P.O.R.C. vs O.X.A. On Saturday, March 16 at 12.15 pm. on the S.X.I. ground. PO.RC' —W. Traveira, D. Stewart, L. Robless, L. Lesslar, Ibrahim Varshay Yeoh Oon Hoe, C. Jeremiah, H. Capel, W. Russel, R. Rodrigues, Hussein Osman.39 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-03-14 11 Sgt. F. Frost (jumping), former A.B.A. bantam championship, watched by Sgt. W. H. Frost, Army fly-weight champion.21 words
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336 1940-03-14 11 War-Tint e Boxing ■yV TULE the war lasts no new Lonsdale belts will be provided by the Boxing- Board of Control, and any of the present belts won outright will be presented to the successful champion The Board have amended regulations concerning the336 words
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Article559 1940-03-14 11 S.L.R.C. W in First Division Soccer r pHE Sepoy Lines Recreation Club created the biggest surA prise so far this season in the First Division of the local soccer League when they defeated the Penang Chinese Football Association, 1939 League champions and holders of the P.F.A.559 words
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420 1940-03-14 11 Race 1: Hacks—Div. 2—About 5 Furs.—3.3o p.m. CAPTAIN BALL 13.00 Tungku Abidin Owner SOME FLIRT 13.00 Mrs. Northcote-Green Mr. Northcote-Green WALAU 11- 07 Mr. J Wentscher Owner NAG ARA 11.00 H.H. Sultan of Kedah Privately LASS A 1100 Mr. P. J. Madge420 words
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Article119 1940-03-14 11 Rough Play In Match Against Indians The Pinang Gazette understands that Beng Keat of the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club, who was ordered off the field following an Incident m the First Division match betveen the Indian Recreation Club and the S.L.R C on the V'ctona Green, on119 words
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Article, Illustration330 1940-03-14 11 (By RINGSIDE) r THE New World Stadium will be the venue of several interesting bouts on Saturday night, when the leading flyweights of Penang and Selangor will clash in the main eve»!». Little Borneo, who won a clever victory in his last fight, will oppose330 words
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Article118 1940-03-14 11 TODAY SOCCER: P.M.R.C. vs. Muslim R.C.* Dato Kramat Ground. Glugor Club vs. I.R.C. “B” Renong Ground. P. G. Malay R.E. vs. E. S. Club. Glugor Ground. TOMORROW SOCCER: Penang F.A. vs. AlGr Star, Kedah. C.R.C. Ground. BOXING Fun Frolic Stadium. RACES Taiping Skye Meeting. SATURDAY, MARCH 16.118 words
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Article49 1940-03-14 11 O.X.A. vs I.R.C. On Saturday, at 5.15 p.m. on the Dato Kramat ground: 0.X.A.: O\v Heng Thuan; Lim Cheng Foe. Gregory, A. Mutiu, C. Danker, Sin Huat; Teik Siew, J. Reutens, Teoh Cheng San. C. B. Tan, and N. Danker. Reserves: A. AV. Forrest, Retnam, and G. Lim49 words
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Advertisement9 1940-03-14 11 •11 fi.F Asiatic Petroleum Co. (SSJ Ltd, WJJ. 75A9 words
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326 1940-03-14 12 St. Charles And Balti Do Best Gallops Most Of Van Breukelen’s Candidates Impress (By "EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh, Today. QLOW work generally was done this morning on the Ipoh O race track, when official training for the Perak Turf Club Easter Professional meeting began. Most326 words
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Article178 1940-03-14 12 Reuetr. Pressing For Preference Over. U.S Own Needs Washington, March 13. The apparent delay in placing the «ew $l.OOO 000.000 Allied aircraft order in the United States, is reported to be substantially attributable: First, to the strong pressure which the Allies are reported to be bringing toReuetr. - 178 words
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Article86 1940-03-14 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 14 «IN: Penang $127.25 Business done 100 tons Singapore $127.25 «LUBBER: Penang spot 38c Singapore Spot 38c COPRA: Sundries $4.05 Buyers Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $5.70 Seilers Fair Seed $4.85 se ii ers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.00 New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled86 words
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Article32 1940-03-14 12 Selections By “Eureka” RACE 1. SOME FLIRT LASSA RACE 2. HILARITY EAST LYNNE RACE 3. EMILY DIGNUS EXPLODE RACE 4. HIGH DEGREE BEN GHABRIT RACE 5. PRETTY QUIET STAR LOCK32 words
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Article461 1940-03-14 12 —Reuter. Supplies For Finland Will Now Stop London, Mar. 13 Usually well-informed quarters in London, says Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent, taking a long view of the Soviet-Finish settlement, are not impressed by the claims of the German and pro-German press that it constitutes, a defeat•.—Reuter. - 461 words
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Article95 1940-03-14 12 Following will represent the Penang F.A. vs. Alor Star, Kedah tomorrow on the C.R.C. ground at 5.20 p.m. sharp. Choong Foong Chin, (S.L.R.C.); Sgt. Anderson, (P.G.F.A.), Wong Kam Poh (C.R.C.); C. Danker, (O.XA.); Kan Tuck Fee, (P.C.F.A.), Ng Kam Teong, (C.R.C.); Boey Guan Wah, (C.R.C). Sapper95 words
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249 1940-03-14 12 London, March 13. The Dominions Secretary,speaking in London today, said that his personal knowledge of the Nazi Fuehrer did not make him unduly depressed by the knowledge that Hitler considered his opponents unworthy of him. His own reflections on his meetings with Hitler had249 words
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Article135 1940-03-14 12 ,—BO.W. Customs Receipts Exceed Estimates Rugby, March 13. With three weeks of the financial year to go, the Exchequer returns show that the total ordinary revenue amounts to £974,028,406 compared with the revised war budget estimate of £995,180,000 and with £859,731,074 at corresponding date last year. The yield,—BO.W. - 135 words
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Article140 1940-03-14 12 -8.0. W. Premier's Message 16 Bv-Election Candidate Rugby, March 13. The Prime Minister, in a message to the Government candidate in the North East Leeds by-election, writes: “All just electors will send you to Parliament by a majority which will be a clear and decisive endorsement of-8.0. W. - 140 words
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Article81 1940-03-14 12 All OO V I. —Reuter. 86 Cargoes Examined Last Week London, March 13 The Ministry of Economic Warfare announces that there were twenty-three neutral ships in the three United Kingdom contraband control bases yesterday of which fourteen had been there four days or less. During the week ending MarchAll OO V I.—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article48 1940-03-14 12 —Reuter. Three Sentenced To 12 Years Each Dubin, March 13. Twelve years’ imprisonment each was imposed on John Parnell, John Lyons and Joseph McDermott by a sp?cal criminal court in Dubl n on charges arising out of the Phoenix Park magazine raid. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article65 1940-03-14 12 anniversary of his enthronement. —Reuter. “Consequences That Cannot Be Foreseen'' Vatican City, March 13 Political, economic and moral turmoils have started repercussions the consequences of which no mind can foresee," said the Pone, referring to the international situation in an allocution to Members of theanniversary of his enthronement.—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article123 1940-03-14 12 .—Reuter. Rejection By Norwegian Government Rugby, March 13. There is no surprise in British naval circles that the Norwegian Government have, as reported today, found the Nazi safety rules for neutral shipping as commun cated to the Norwegian shipowners by the German Legation in Oslo,.—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article360 1940-03-14 12 BOW. 1 12.000.000 Barrels Needed hi 1940 Rugby, March 13. Though experts on military questions, like professional economists, are rarely found all to agree on any single point in the highly controversial subject which they have chosen to study, it is clear that all are agreed onBOW. - 360 words
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Article42 1940-03-14 12 —Reutei London, March 14 Following are the results of the Home soccer match played yesterday: SOUTH “A” Watford 3, Charlton 0. SOUTH“B Southampton 2, Aidershot 3 SCOTTISH CLP Second Round Replays Rangers 3, Falkirk 2. Motherwell 5, Morton 2. Reutei—Reutei - 42 words
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Advertisement174 1940-03-14 12 THE HAMILTON (F.M.S.) RUBBER COY.. LTD i Incorporated in F.M.S.) Notice of Closing of Share Transfer Books. NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Friday, 22nd March, 1940 to Thursday, 28th March, 1940, both days inclusive, for the preparation of a final174 words
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Advertisement454 1940-03-14 12 'V 'Hpad Office) 2J6 p. nan? Phon? 1477 1478 wit.-. T elegrams ''Gazett*Rates of Subscription for rlnan c and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Loca l S.S. Delivery F s Monthly $2.50 $3 00 Quarterly 7.50 Half-Yearly 15.00 iIiJJ Yearly 30.00 36.00 SUNDAY’ GAZETTE Local s.S. Delivery FM s Quarterly $1.25454 words
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