Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 March 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-03-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY ho. 9. Vol. XCVHL THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration272 1940-03-21 1 For Conclusion Of New Concordat DEVELOPMENTS IN EASTER? Molotov May Visit Berlin London. March 21. File Koine Kadio states that discussions have opened regarding the conclusion of a new concordat between the Reich and the Hob See. It adds that the Church is anxious—Reuter. - 272 words
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Article23 1940-03-21 1 —Reuter. Rome, March 21. Italo-Rumanian Trade Agreement been signed at the Rumanian Minisof Commerce according to a Bu--11 st telegram.—Reuter...—Reuter. - 23 words
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Article69 1940-03-21 1 —Reuter. Victory Ove»’ Enemy Patrols Paris, March 21. A French communique states: “On the British front there were encounters between the patrols which ended to t' entire advantage of our Allies." The Havas special coi responder with the B.E.F. describes the encounter as “violent.” “This exploit brilliantly—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article31 1940-03-21 1 Reuter. V isit By Premier Rugby, March 21. The Prime Minister and the Home Secretary visited regional headquarters in the South-eastern Civil Defence region on Wednesday afternoon. Reuter.Reuter. - 31 words
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Article504 1940-03-21 1 RUGBY, MARCH 21. FIBST HA.ND ACCOUNTS OF THE RAID ON SYLTFL T.I.Y M INSTANTIATE THE: EARLIER REPORTS OF THE EXIE.NSIVE HAMYGE INFLICTED UPON THE HORNUM SEAPLANE BASE.. First Hand Accounts Of Raid On Sylt —Reuter. They also confirm that the British raiders met with determined and almost—Reuter. - 504 words
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149 1940-03-21 1 —Reuter. 10 HEINKELS DISPERSED London, March 21. An Admiralty communique issued at 1.27 am. states that enemy aircraft esterday evening attacked a convoy the Scottish coast and were engaged >y escorting warships. Patiols of the fleet Air Arm and Coastal Command were active. On one—Reuter. - 149 words
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342 1940-03-21 1 —BOW. Rugby, March 20. There were further operations this morning by aircraft of the R.A.F. Bomber Command. As soon as the last of the British bombers had landed back in England at 6.30 a.m. from last night's raid on Sylt, two aircraft took—BOW. - 342 words
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235 1940-03-21 1 Nanking, March 21. r VHE new Central Administration of China, the puppet re--1 gime to be headed by Wang Ching-wei. is being inaugurated on March 30. This was announced today personally by Wang Ching-wei who said the regime would be known as the—Reuter. - 235 words
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Article42 1940-03-21 1 TOMORROW BEING GOOD FRIDAY. THERE WILL BE NO ISSUE OF THE PIN AN G GAZETTE.” PUBLICATION WILL BE RESUMED ON SATURDAY WITH FULL REPORTS OF EASTER SPORT IN MALAYA, INCLUDING HANDICAPS. ORDER OF RUNNING AND SCRATCHINGS FOR THE IPOH RACES.42 words
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Advertisement67 1940-03-21 1 f I MNn gate I J YOUR I I z I r I ig. Worth Malaya Penang:— I QEOI- town dispensary ltd., I Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES WHITE ANTS Scientifically. i USE lines, etc. $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for indi- vidual householders 7.50 >5O FIELD for rubber plantations and all67 words
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Article549 1940-03-21 2 Bombers Sighted Nearing Island BRITISH ANSWER TO ORKNEYS ATTACK Statement By Air Minister London, March 20. I IVELY activity began at Sy It again at 3.10 p.m. when planes were sighted approaching the island, says a Copenhagen message. Anti-aircraft guns went into action. No details.—Reuter. - 549 words
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Article71 1940-03-21 2 —Reuter. Attempt To Raid Shetlands London, March 20 A plane, believed by onlookers to be German, visited the Shetland Islands today and was driven off. No bombs were dropped. The machine, which was a Heinkel and apparently on reconnaissance. flew low over a town and harbour. It—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article100 1940-03-21 2 .—8.0. W. With Two Weeks More To Go Rugby, Mar. 20. With still another fortnight's receipts to come in, the national revenue has now passed the level at which the Chancellor of the Exchequer aimed in the War Budget. The receipts amount to £l,OOO 875,000 against the.—8.0. W. - 100 words
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Article72 1940-03-21 2 Salvage Tugs Hoping To Save Her Amsterdam. March 20 The Phobos, a Dutch oil tanker of 7,412 tons, registered at The Hague, was mined off the South-East Coast of Britain today. Salvage tugs were standing by hoping to save her. Thirty of her crew, covered in thick72 words
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Article113 1940-03-21 2 —8.0. W. Defence Under Constant Review Rugby. March 20 The evident desire of the Nazis to portray “this petty and ill-directed raid on the Scapa Flow as an important military affair” was described by Mr. Winston Churchill in the House of Commons as “significant and encouraging.” He was—8.0. W. - 113 words
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Article36 1940-03-21 2 —Reuter. Appointed German Munitions Minister Berlin, March 20 Hitler has appointed Herr Todt Minister for Armament and Munitions. Herr Todt is the planner of German motorways and reputed master mind behind the Siegfried Line.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article112 1940-03-21 2 —Reuter. RESOLUTION BY CONGRESS Ramgarh. March 20. The National Congress passedi by an overwhelming majority the main resolution moved by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, reiterating the demand for the complete independence of India. Before the vote Mr. Gandhi repeated that he was not prepared to take responsibility for—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article190 1940-03-21 2 —Reuter. Inquiries By Sir R. Cragie At Tokio Tokyo, March 20. Sir Robert Craigie this mornirg had an interview with Mr. Arita. The Hochi Shirrbun says that Sir Robert Craigie remarked that the Britirh Government cannot be indifferent to the establishment of the new central regime—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article55 1940-03-21 2 5. —Reuter. 2.100 Enlistments For Service Overseas London. March 20 Mr. Malcolm MacDonald told the Hous» of Commons that since the war becan, 1.709 Jews and 392 Arabs had enlisted in Palestine for service overseas. The figures includde auxiliary military pioneer corps already in France containing5.—Reuter. - 55 words
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165 1940-03-21 2 French Cabinet Resignation —Reuter. M. Daladier Not Prepared To Serve Paris, March 20. M. Reynaud has been entrusted with the formation if a new Cabinet. It is understood that he w ill try to form a Cal o f National Union ranging from politicians’—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article157 1940-03-21 2 I. —Reuter. Some Damage Done To Cottages Copenhagen., March 2G It is learned that bombs were dropped on the sand beach of Hvide. near Rirurkobing. Denmark, during the Sylt raid. It was impossible to establish the nationality of the planes concerned. Some damage was don? toI.—Reuter. - 157 words
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Article67 1940-03-21 2 Reuter. Time Not Opportune To Refer Matter To League London. March 20 In the House of Commons, questioned whether the Government would bring the German aggression against Poland before the League of Nations with a view io invoking sanctions in Article Seventeen, Mr. Butler said thatReuter. - 67 words
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Article631 1940-03-21 2 AOT TO ENTERTAIN OTHERS Rugby, March 20. n a luiuheon speech today, the J4 7 ar Secretary said that the Allies were fighting for the world-and for a world in which nations ought be safe even if they were small, a world where people might'—Reuter. - 631 words
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Article85 1940-03-21 2 .—Reuter. Prices Of Most Groups Close Higher London, March 20 On the Stock Exchange, .Mr. Chamber* lain's s.peech in the House i Commons yesterday together with thi overnight news of the raid on Sylt wer< responsible for the cheerful tone of the market ia which prices of most.—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article94 1940-03-21 2 i. —Rauter. £508,000,000 Orders Placed London, March 20 Dr. Burgin told the National Liberal Conference that since the b-inning of the War the Ministry of Supply had placed orders for materials, munitions and stores to the total value of £508.000.000. The Ministry was spending £1.500 000 daily. Ati.—Rauter. - 94 words
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Article41 1940-03-21 2 —Reuter. Negotiations Not Discontinued London. March 20 Sir Kingsley Wood told tht House of Commons this afternoon that negotiations for the further purchase of American aircraft were not discontinued and added that th< negotiations were proceeding normally.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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95 1940-03-21 2 —bo v; R.A.F. Pilot Relates His Experiences Rugby. March 20 A R.A.F. pilot relates h”W luring recent night reconnaissance I’'. over many, he was courteous nviied to lan on an enemy aerodrome. Over North-West Germa’ th pilv. and the observer, while dark landscape bene?.—bo v; - 95 words
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Article54 1940-03-21 2 —Re t* Mr. Hore-Bdi l i Resign’ Party Lead' -hip r March 20 i-osicrned Mr. Hore-Belish; Nati° nal chairmanship of Be Party of the Hou qo'F intimated that wh? tfie ffar emment in the firr j freed 0 he wished to enjoy and attaching to menii:•—Re t* - 54 words
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Article29 1940-03-21 2 —Reuter. rs to b I The textile strike IVll re ine down. Oi r again and twenty i tfi? have resumed work owners’ Association r—Reuter. - 29 words
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Advertisement175 1940-03-21 2 I TOBACCO 1 for H. M. FORCES in FRANCE (Prices also apply to certain ships of H.M. Navy.) Even if he’s missing home comforts, see that he doesn’t miss his favourite smoke. Maybe it’s a cigarette, maybe it’s his pipe; or perhaps he enjoys both. He" of ""these 370 CIGARETTES175 words
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Article650 1940-03-21 3 Conquered Peoples Are Brutally Treated New York. Graphic details of the Nazis' brutal oppression of conquered peoples are given in two despatches by noted American newspapermen. From information obtained from neutral sources, they describe the situation in the German sections of Poland and Czechoslovakia today. “This650 words
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Article, Illustration1466 1940-03-21 3 H.G. Wells To Head National Debate \IEN AND WOMEN all over the world are deeply concerned that cut of this war should develop a new conception of international society that wi 11 enable them to live peaceably and in freedom. All over the1,466 words
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Article387 1940-03-21 3 BRITAIN ACTS LN NORTH PACIFIC Honolulu. r pHE Allies* close watch on attempts 1 to move contraband cargoes into Germany via Russia and Japan is now shifting into the north Pacific. With American co-operation, checks have been made on cargoes leaving north and south American387 words
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Article87 1940-03-21 3 Wednesday, March 13. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government House this morning. Saturday, March 16. Rev. F. L. Pocock and Mr. E. B. David had luncheon at Government House. Sunday, March 17. Brigadier M. D. Gambier-Parry, Miss Gambier-Parry and Mr.87 words
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Article164 1940-03-21 3 A conscientious objector at New-castle-on-Tyne swore so much when he was an engineer that he will soon be sworn into military service. An ex-sergeant-major gave evidence to oppose his application before the local tribunal. George H. Henderson, of Hillcrestgardens, Matthew Bank, was the applicant. “His language has164 words
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Advertisement108 1940-03-21 3 c "KUUAK Film never lets you down” It’s always a joy to get your snaps back when you’ve been using Kodak Film. That’s the A way to make sure of good pictures. PA Kodak ‘Verichrome’ is the most widely used film in /c the world. Its speed gives good pictures108 words
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Miscellaneous114 1940-03-21 3 3 WHAT A WAR! f S by Gilbert Wilkinson wTi i u wip w® W >-• WnPI WlTji iMBMy > iriAwiMELi 1 ✓*<43P!^*»h > v "MW /A\ y ai j, W 2 r > xjFlßjgW KUBY RUMOUR AND PANICKY PERCE Personally, Perce, I wouldn't give you a thank-you for them114 words
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430 1940-03-21 4 Accident While Playing with Children DEATH BY MISADVENTURE VERDICT RETURNED Kuala Lumpur. DEATH by misadventure due to burns was the verdict returned by the Coroner, Che Megat Yunus, on Tuesday, when an inquest was held into the death of a three-year-old girl at the430 words
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Article277 1940-03-21 4 MURDER CHARGE REDUCED Kuala Lumpur. ORIGINALLY arraigned on a O charge of murder, but later amended to one of causing hart, a Chinese woman, Tay Slew Eng, was on Tuesday senteneed to one mouth’s rigorous imprisonment by Mr. W. J. Thorogood in the First The facts277 words
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Article245 1940-03-21 4 Complainant In Maternity Hospital The allegation that her brother-in-law stole a mahjong set and a length of silk material from a room which they shared, while she was lying in the maternity hospital, was made by a young Chinese widow, Soh Lai Cheng in the Singapore third245 words
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Article144 1940-03-21 4 To Serve 5 Years Imprisonment Norman Albert Jansen, a Eurasian pensioner who was sentenced to five years’ rigorous imprisonment on a charge of possession of 350 counterfeit 20-cent pieces, appealed against the conviction in the Criminal Court of Appeal before Sir Percy McElwaine, Mr. Justice Poyser144 words
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Article452 1940-03-21 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay March 19. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Mal?y 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 'lews bulletins will be452 words
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Article130 1940-03-21 4 Appeal Of Four Men Dismissed Appealing against a sentence of five years’ rigorous imprisonment each for armed robbery, on the grounds that they were innocent, two young Chinese, Wong Fook and Ng Ah Meng, were reluctant to leave the Criminal Court of Appeal on Tuesday130 words
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568 1940-03-21 4 CHINESE DRAGGED FROM GAS-FILLED HOLD THE heroic efforts of two Dutch merchant servi ifj. cers to save the lives of two Chinese by trying u ,i ra g them out of a gas-filled hold in the K.P.M. moto v-sel “Manipi” while on her568 words
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Article105 1940-03-21 4 .Farewell At Singapore Chinese Consulate As a gesture of gratitude performances they have given in of the China Relief Fund, the Chinese Consulate-General, Sinci i ore, S av€ party to the Wuhan masters in Consulate garden at > :ht clock as fiight. t The party is105 words
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Article311 1940-03-21 4 Suicide Verdict Returned Singapore. The inquiry into the death of Mr. Hervey Nicholson, a representative of a Manchester piece-goods firm, who was found dead last Thursday in a drain 40 feet below the window of his apartments in Crescent Flats, Katong, opened before the Singapore311 words
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Article139 1940-03-21 4 Goods Stopped And Shopkeeper Assaulted Carrying labourers engaged by some 90 different firms of Chinese exporters in Singapore have not yet returned to work since going on strike on Mar. 6. They are stated to be attempting to stop the traffic of goods. On Monday the139 words
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Advertisement366 1940-03-21 4 T 7 I! Changed to ANIMATION by YEAST-VITE Just look at him! You couldn’t In one word, science to-day provides have more vividly portrayed that the answer to what you need! feeling of being utterly ‘‘tired-out YEAST-VITE! Yeast-Vite, the and done-in!” lightning tonic the quick-acting You know how he feels?366 words
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Advertisement5 1940-03-21 4 Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S.J Ltd.5 words
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Miscellaneous15 1940-03-21 4 All in a Day’s Work—by Rick Ehnes A NICE CLP O’ TEA tgxg yL J,15 words
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Article140 1940-03-21 5 Alor Star. A serious accident occurred near Kota Sarang Semut on Tuesday when a lorry K. 1339, laden with timber, which was coming towaids Alor Star from Sungei Patani, collided with a passing lorry S. 3554. The lorry K. 1339, ran off the grass and after140 words
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Article149 1940-03-21 5 Kept Clients’ Money To Himself Four counts of criminal breach of trust while being employed as a canvasser to an insurance firm, were preferred against an English-speaking Chinese, Boey Kong Chee in the Third Police Court before Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday. The accused pleaded guilty to all149 words
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Article132 1940-03-21 5 Jewellery And Cash Missing Balik Pulau. A case of theft was reported to the Bayan. Lepas Police by an ekterly Malay woman living at Bukit Kecfc’l, Batu Maung, on Tuesday morning. It is learned that the woman occupying a house in the kampong missed her jewellery, namely,132 words
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Article59 1940-03-21 5 Today on the Esplanade from 8.30 p.m. tn 10.30 p.m. Grand March La Reine De Saba Gounod Overture Lustspiel Bela Symphony The Moonlight Sonata Beethoven Polonaise Chopin Winterbottom Selection II Trovatore Verdi Cornet Solo The Rosary Nevin Waltz Medley Charm Of The Waltz Winter Medley of Famous59 words
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Advertisement1218 1940-03-21 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Presenting to-night THURSDAY, 21st MARCH, 1940 Save your coupons in exchange for free gifts at Wembley Park Thousands of free gifts must be given away. WEMBLEY PARK MUN NIN CHENG SUN SEE TOY CANTONESE OPERA: “800 TOW ONG TONG SUNG TAI CHEE” Part 3. NOORAN1,218 words
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Miscellaneous265 1940-03-21 5 RP Penan s' s Most M JR Luxurious X Air-Conditioned Theatre (Controlled by Shaw Bros. Ltd.. Singapore) 3 SHOWS TO-DAY AT 3.00 6.15 9.30 P.M. 300 I’M. MATINEE AT REDUCED PRICES 15; 30; 50 CENTS From The Brilliant Pen Which Gives The World “Lost Horizon” “Goodbye Mi. Chips” Comes Another265 words
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Miscellaneous158 1940-03-21 5 Ask The Enthusiastic Opinions Of All Who Attended Yesterday’s Matinee QUEEN'S 3 SHORS TODAY 3 P.M. 6.15 9.30 P.M. MORNING MATINEE TOMORROW AT 11.3« A.M. NOTE :—Those who have weak hearts are advised to stay away from this Picture! “THE CAI’ AND THE CANARY” Definitely The Year’s Most Horror Film158 words
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Article496 1940-03-21 6 'T'HE war aims controversy A started practically simultaneously with the declaration of war. It has survived today, despite attempts to dismiss it as premature, inopportune and unpatriotic. because it has had the support of some of the foremost thinkers of the day, whose concern for496 words
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Article68 1940-03-21 6 REX CINEMA Paul Muni in ‘We Are Not Alone” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Cat And Canary” with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard 3, 6 15 and 9 30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Walt Disney’s short feature programme in Technicolour 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m.68 words
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Article616 1940-03-21 6 New IF or Id Girder Movement THE movement for the creation 1 of a better world order after the war has taken concrete shape, as can be seen from the following letter received by the Editor from Mr. Francis Williams, Editor of the “Daily Herald" I write616 words
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Article612 1940-03-21 6 Thursday, March 21. r pillS morning, M. Reynaud, who has been entrusted with the formation of a new Cabinet, will probably give the names of the members of his Cabinet to the President. r pHE great question is: Will M. Daladier be in it?612 words
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Advertisement254 1940-03-21 6 V ,By Aooolntm«Al_To H. M. The KtMOf Siam H?,M._TM SuiUn_Q£JO*o*» l&ggF H H. olj**ran I S A (I I L IL w w V y W > R S \l Excellent gifts and are exceptionally useful as a memento of some outstanding occasion 3.P.D£SJLyA£.“ (Incorporated in Ceylon.) II SINGAPORE PENANG254 words
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Advertisement26 1940-03-21 6 BITULAC LIMITED Makers of ANTICORROSIVE, ALUMINIUM, AND RED LEAD PAINTS ALSO CEASROT WOOD PRESERVATIVE Enduring Protection Against Tropical Depreciation HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. AGENTS FOR MALAYA26 words
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Article150 1940-03-21 7 SERIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. One of the biggest gales to sweep over Kuala Lumpur in recent times occurred yesterday evening, causing serious damage to property. Fortunately, no casualty was reported. .Impang area appeared to have received the150 words
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Article578 1940-03-21 7 INQUEST ON NINE-YEAR-OLD BOY Killed In Collision With Car How a Chinese schoolboy. crossing the road from behind a school bus, was knocked down by an oncoming car near the grass verge was told to Mr. A.W. Bellamy, the Coroner, in the Police Court yesterday at an inquest on Chew578 words
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Article307 1940-03-21 7 Muni In Another Great Role “WE ARE NOT ALONE” SCORES AT REX Paul Muni scores again with a telling portrayal in "We Are Not Alone,” which opened at the Rex last night and caps all hi s previous great characterisations with this fine portrait of a small307 words
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Article112 1940-03-21 7 Twenty-four hours’ police custody was granted by the Third Magistrate, Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday, on Lim Ah Soo, who pleaded guilty to two charges namely: theft of three sets of mahjong valued $15.60 belonging to Ong Keng Huan at Chop Kean Seng in Beach112 words
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Article945 1940-03-21 7 Verdict Of Suicide Returned Over Tamil's Death r pWO tragedies which occurred at the Penang General Hos- pita! within 24 hours of each other, in which a Tamil patient, Kuppusamy, and a blind Chinese female patient, Lee Ah See. jumped to their deaths from the second945 words
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367 1940-03-21 7 REPRESENTATIVE MEETING AT TOWN HALL Resolution To Be Sent To Colonial Secretary RESOLUTION “that this meeting of representatives of the Chinese commercial interests in Penang recognises the olony’s obligations to make contributions to Great Britain for the successful prosecution of the war and367 words
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Article180 1940-03-21 7 RAID ON JELUTONG HOUSE A raid conducted by the Detective Department on a house at Jelutong Road early yesterday morning is alleged to have resulted in the discovery of a Chinese in the act of adulterating a quantity of different brands of stout with toddy. It was180 words
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Article97 1940-03-21 7 Tonight’s Attraction At New World A colourful pageant of “Old Malacca which will be shown at the New Wor’d Amusement Park for five nights only, begins its season tonight. “Old Malacca” will be more than a Borea performance for besides its gay revelry. this cavalcade will97 words
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362 1940-03-21 7 To Aid Sch 00l Building Fund The Feast of tfi<. Lanterns,” a Chinese operetta in two acts Jjy Paul Bliss, will be staged by the students of tne Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School in aid of their school building mnd on Friday and Saturday April 12 and362 words
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Article212 1940-03-21 7 Ipoh. i Remarking that the assessors had» taken a merciful view, and that he was not cisposed to disagree with their opinion, the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the Perak Assizes yesterday, acquitted and discharged Khamis <bm Tsau. a young Malay who stood his trial on212 words
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Advertisement95 1940-03-21 7 Another British Triumph XT—. ißw /a IpO xl■ /X Ik I CJj A I Iff i A A oz I -3 Here she comes, with her rich gift SSE 'N from the green pastures of Epgland J noj- Factory packed with its fresh wholesome nutrition intact —Cow Gate Food “the95 words
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Article62 1940-03-21 8 Acknowledgment Of Contributions p- i We have been asked to publish the following acknowledgment: The Treasurers of the Scottish Branch cf the British Red Cross Society, 163 West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland, gratefully acknowledge receipt of the following contributions towards the Scottish Branch's War Fund:—62 words
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Article50 1940-03-21 8 Easter Morning Service Taiping. The Methodist Church of Taiping will Fold an Easter Morning Service at the King George V Jubilee Avenue, Taiping Lakes at 6 a.m. on March 24, which wili last for one hour. There will also be a Easter Sunday Service at 11 a.m.50 words
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Article77 1940-03-21 8 Penang Flying Club members are informed that during the Easier Holidays the Club will be open for flying on: Friday, Saturday. Sunday and Monday. The Club will be closed on Tuesday. March 26 for the Staff Holiday. Members who wish to make crosscountry flights for one or77 words
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1135 1940-03-21 8 Address By Visitor From Bombay DOT ARY International’s policy during wartime was the theme of an address delive red by Rotarian Bryant, Secretary, Middle Asia Office, Bombay, at the weekly Rotary tiffin meeting at the E. O. Hotel y esterday. Rotarian Bryant also1,135 words
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Article57 1940-03-21 8 No Radical Change Contemplated Singapore. A communique from the Department of Information states:—“As Government proposes to constitute a broadcasting corporation with official and unofficial representation to direct and control the broadcasting policy, it does not contemplate making any radical alterations in broadcasting policy or programmes. These matters will57 words
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Article190 1940-03-21 8 Election Of OfficeBearers The second annual general meeting of the Indian Association, Nibong Tebal, was held at the Association’s Premises on Saturday, March 9 at 6.30 pm., with Dr. C. K. Menon in the Chair. The minutes of the last annual general meeting having been read190 words
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Article306 1940-03-21 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS UN Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/10} 5/1} A. Amalg. 6/ 6/6 A. Hitam 22 9 23/9ex Bangrins 22 23/ B. Selangors 1.50 1.53 Hong Fatts 1.07} l.lOex Jelebus 86 85 Johans 31 33 Kamras I/ 9 2 Kamuntings H/ H/9 K. Lan juts 22/6 23/3 Katus 23/3306 words
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Article153 1940-03-21 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/9 5/3 A. Amalgamated 6 6/3ex Ayer Weng 65 70 Berjuntai 10' 11/ex Burma Malay 23/3 24/3 Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.05 l.lOex Johan 30 32} Kampong Lanjut 22/6 23/ Killinghall 13/9 14/3ex Larut 6/ 6/3 Nawng Pet 25 27} Pahang153 words
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Article289 1940-03-21 8 RUBBERS Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.27} 1.35 Ayer Panas 1.32} 1.40 c Bassetts 47} 52} Batu Lintangs 1.02} 1.07} Bentas 97} 1.02} Borellis 1.42} 1.50 Brogas 67} 70 Indragiris 1.30 1.37} Kempas 2.20 2.27}c Kuala Sidims 2.35 2.42} Lunas 1.65 1.72} Malaka Pindas 1.42} 1.50 Mentakabs 42289 words
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Article93 1940-03-21 8 Penang, March 20, 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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Article285 1940-03-21 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Batu Lintang 1.00 LlO Jimah 1.45 1.55 ex Mentakab 40 MINING Ampat 4/9 5 1; Austral Amal, 5/9 6 3ex Ayer Hitam 22/ 23/ex Batu Selangor 1.50 1.55 Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.07} l.lOex Hongkong Tin 21/9 22/6 Idris Hydraulic 7 7,'9ex285 words
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Article210 1940-03-21 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/10} 5/1} A. Amalgamateds 5/7} 5/10}xd B. Selangors 1.47} 1.55 Hitams 40 42} Hong Fatts 1.03 I.oBxd Jelebus 80 85 Jelapangs 30 31/ Johans 29 32 Katus 23/6 24/3 Kinta Kellas 5/9 6'3 K. Lanjuts 22/6 Kuchais 1.62} 170 Kundangs 14/ 14/6 Laruts210 words
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Article187 1940-03-21 8 Woman Not Yet Identified Taiping. No light has yet been thrown on the mystery which surrounds the fate of the young Chinese won an, who v.as found drowned at the Taiping Lakes, late on Monday evening. Her body remains unidentified. A post mortem has been performed. It187 words
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Article149 1940-03-21 8 A Chinese, while poling his sampan off the bank of the Sungei Pinang. slipped and fell into the river. Being a non-swim-mer he was drowned. An inquiry into the death of the man, Cheng Seng Swee, was held before Mr. A. W. Bellamy, the Coroner,149 words
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Advertisement73 1940-03-21 8 BANKS OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic developments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. I The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated in British India)73 words
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Article615 1940-03-21 9 Pre-W ar Activity Revealed The facts concerning a secret Nazi "trial’’ staged in Bombay before the outbreak of war have been made public through a Press Note issued in New Delhi. They show that, till the war broke out, the Gestapo had the same hold on615 words
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Article247 1940-03-21 9 Second 4 Greatest Fleet In Europe Britons, boasting the greatest Navy in the world, are apt to adopt rather a pationising attitude about the navies of other nations. Actually, we should utter a prayereach night, “Thank God for French Navy.” The French have a Navy bigger* than either247 words
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Advertisement255 1940-03-21 9 (UNDER THOSEffIiiNS) iheres a 1 I CLEAN DENTAL PLATE J Wonderful cleanser renews False Teeth Just shake a little Steradent powder into a glass of warm water and stir well. Leave your false teeth, piates and bridges in it while you dress, or overnight. Don t brush. Simply rinse and255 words
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Miscellaneous1208 1940-03-21 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS g g BROADCASTING TRANSMISSION—FIVE. kt From 640 9.35 a.m. News In English GSB 9.51 Mc/s (3155 m.) BBC GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) T^.ol GS E 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 m) Transmission 5 a.m GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) 7 J RA^nn ISSI< IX Transmission 6 IL2O am’.1,208 words
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Miscellaneous711 1940-03-21 9 SINGAPORE ZHL 1 333 kc/s (225 m.) 1.15 p.m Miscellaneous G r amonhone Records. 1.30 News and mid-day Rubber. Tin and Copra prices. 140 Interval. 500 Hindustani Music 530 Cantonese Orchestral Recital. 6.00 Cantonese music from the Studno, by the Perak Chinese Amateur Dramatic Association. 7.00 Childrens Programme. (English). 7.1711 words
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Miscellaneous549 1940-03-21 9 10 35 Sign Off. 11.20 Tabacaleras Midday News and Music. 12.20 pm. Sign Off. 1.50 Mid-Afternoon Music. 305 Sign Off. 4.20 Nestle Hits and Encores. 5.05 Program Preview Wea|ther Report 5.20 Camay Glamour Revue. 5.50 Local Market Report. 5.55 News Period. Spanish—English. 6.20 Bayani Music Box—Bill Wirges and his Orchestra549 words
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Article99 1940-03-21 10 —Reuter. 'Police Fire On Being Attacked Lahore, March 20. Twenty-three Khaksars (members of a Moslem communal body) and two policemen were killed and thirty-nine persons injured including a district magistrate, the senior superintendent and deputy superintendent of police when the police were forced to fire after—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article145 1940-03-21 10 —Reuter. Gilt-Edged Securities Steady London, March 20. The Stock Exchange was quiet. Most groups were tending to ease but giltedges were steady. Trading in the new War Loan was small with the price closing at a quarter discount. Elsewhere the decline of Indian Gold Minings was a notable’—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article453 1940-03-21 10 VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN GOVT. M. Daladier To Be Asked To Head New Cabinet. Paris, March 20 M. Daladier and Members of his Cabinet went to the Elysee at 10.30 a.m. to tender their resignations. The President has accepted the resignations and is beginning—Reuter. - 453 words
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Article110 1940-03-21 10 —Reuter. Contradiction Of Peace Treaty Moscow, March 20 The Official Tass Agency says that it is authorised to state that reports that the Soviet Union does not object to the conclusion of the so-called defensive alliance between Finland. Sweden and Norway do not correspond to—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article25 1940-03-21 10 —Reuter. London. March 20. The death is announced of Aubrey' Hammond, the well-known artis and stage designer and a pioneer of camouflage.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 25 words
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818 1940-03-21 10 Details Of Remarkable Success Of Continuous Assaults Rugby, March 20 Detailed reports of widespread damage inflicted during the R.A.F. attack on the Hornum seaplane base on the island of Sylt continued to be received as aircraft engaged in the raid returned safely to. Reuter. - 818 words
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Article167 1940-03-21 10 1— 8.0. W. Steady Accumulation Of Stocks Rugby. March 19. Stocks in hand and in sight which were low when the rationing of butter was first introduced, have steadily accumulated since and, with imports from Australia and New Zealand, are now reaching the peak. The doubling of1—8.0. W. - 167 words
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Article103 1940-03-21 10 —Reuter. Anglo-Spanish Loan And Payments Agreement London, March 20. The stopping of the leak in the British blockade was announced in a written Parliamentary’ reply’ by’ the President of the Board of Trade giving details of the Anglo-Spanish loan and payments agreement whereby the British Government will—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article104 1940-03-21 10 .—Reuter. How The Law Deals With Communist Agitators Lonc’cn. March 20. At question-time in the House of Commons. Capt. Alan Graham requested detailed information, aiiout labour disputes and Communist agitation in connection with these disputes. Mr. MacDonald enumerated the disputes and said that it was difficult to give.—Reuter. - 104 words
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146 1940-03-21 10 .—Reuter. Nazis More Thau Ever Ready London, M, 20 According to the diplomat;. corre spondent of the Hamburger t blatt. the Brenner meeting > ,-uited in the strengthening of the Itai tman alliance. Germany more than ever is K f or forthcoming events in the W for.—Reuter. - 146 words
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Article136 1940-03-21 10 EO.W. 189 Lives Rescued Since Start Of War Rugby, Mar 19. Coxwain Robert Cross of the Humoer lifeboat, which has rescued 189 lives since the outbreak of the war. has been awarded the much prized Lifeboat Institution’» Gold Medal for conspicuous gallantry in rescuing the whole of theEO.W. - 136 words
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468 1940-03-21 10 Enemy Patrols Repelled West Of Vosg es Paris, March Patrol engagements have been the only noteworthy incidents on the ll' estern Pront during the past tzventy-four hours. In th’' Garre sector, a German reconnoitring detachment fell into a French ambush. Sharp fighting followed andReuter. - 468 words
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Article52 1940-03-21 10 y —Reuter- Curtis-Wright Atlas Conipa? < New York One of the biggest a f when operations in history’ wa> the the Curtis-Wright Corp jr jnAtlas Corporation anno tention to .merge. The amalgamation re-Curtis-Wright’s capital i suppresenting the new hq’’ the c 0 plied by the Atlas and my —Reuter- - 52 words
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Advertisement117 1940-03-21 10 THE BEN UNF FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOU STE AD CO.,117 words
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1975 1940-03-21 11 DAY OF MODERATE DIVIDENDS Warphan Bolts In Seventh Race Moderate dividends were returned at Ipoh yesterday, the opening day of the Perak Turf Club Easter meeting. The weather was fine and a large crowd was present. UT ne Aan Breuke,en three winners in1,975 words
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Article214 1940-03-21 11 V isit To Penang During Easter Local footballers and enthusiasts of the game are keenly looking forward to the visit of the Singapore Chinese Football Team to Penang during the forthcoming Easter Holidays when they will meet the Darul Aishan Football Club and the Penang Chinese214 words
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Article103 1940-03-21 11 TODAY SOCCER: P. G. Malay R.E. vs. “C” Malay Coy Glugor Ground. Police S.C. vs. Eastern S. Club. Renong Ground. Customs A.C. vs. S. L. R. C. Dato Kramat Ground. BOXING: Fun Frolic Stadium. TOMORROW SOCCER: C R.C. vs. P.W.D.* C.R.C. Ground. SATURDAY, MARCH 23. CRICKET: Penang103 words
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Article31 1940-03-21 11 Penang vs Singapore The annual Inter-port Bowls match will be played in Singapore on the S.C.C. Green, over the Easter holidays. The team will be captained by F. N. Syer.31 words
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Article28 1940-03-21 11 C.R.C. “A”-Police Match Cancelled The cricket match between the Chinese Recreation Club “A” and the Police Sports Club on the Victoria Green on Saturday has been cancelled.28 words
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Article, Illustration207 1940-03-21 11 TONIGHTS BOXING AT FUN FROLIC (By RINGSIDE) rpHE Easter boxing promotion at the Fun Frolic Stadium, tonight, will see Nai Boon Mah, the hard-hitting Thailander lightweight champion of Perak and light and welterweight champion of Penang, in action again. His opponent will be Speedy Hassan, leading contender for the featherweight207 words
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Article426 1940-03-21 11 Fast Play In First Division Soccer r pHE Penang Garrison Football Association scored a well- I deserved victory by two goals to nil over the Indian Recreation Club in a First Division soccer match on the Victoria Green yesterday. The play was fairly fast426 words
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Advertisement183 1940-03-21 11 B The most generally useful Medicine for all Climates iKlCollis BiwJ± no Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHOEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. C-rnMACU run I The reliable Family remedy for SIUMALM INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS and is the only specific m CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and A183 words
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Article161 1940-03-21 12 Big Change Likely In French Cabinet Paris, March 21. A NATIONAL Union Government will mean big changes in the existing Cabinet and i t is difficult to see how it can be reconciled with the demand for a smaller and more energetic Cabinet. There is161 words
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Article132 1940-03-21 12 Kamgarh. March 21. Mr. Gandhi resolutely defended his refusal to precipitate civil disobedience in support of the Congress resolution for full Indian independence until his conditions on non-violence should be fulfilled. He lashed the All-India Congress Committee with reproaches for their lack of discipline. “Your132 words
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Article135 1940-03-21 12 —Reuter. 32.000.000 GallonObtained London. March 20 In the House of Commons, the Secretary for Mines. Mr Lloyd, said that the active use of home produced substitutes for imported oil was of such importance that he had asked a number of leading representatives of industry, finance and science under—Reuter. - 135 words
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Article109 1940-03-21 12 —BOW. Seamen Subjected To Great Physical Strain Rugby. March 20 Captain Coombs. General Secretary, Navigators and Engineer Officers Union, in a speech m London emphasised the great physical strain to which the personnel of the merchant service were subjected in war. especially of sailing in convoys. A—BOW. - 109 words
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Article315 1940-03-21 12 Handicaps For Saturday Following are the weights for Saturday. the second day of the Perak Turf Club Easter meeting HORSES—CLASS 2—DIV. 1 5’ 2 furs, straight MEADOWMAN 9.00 SCARLET TIGER 8.13 EMPIRIC 8.10 BEANO 8.08 PLAYBOY 8.08 SAFARILAND 8.05 DOVER 8.03 EASTER PARADE 8.02 BATTI 8 02 MISS315 words
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Article76 1940-03-21 12 THURSDAY. MARCH 21. TIN: Penang $123.25 Business done 75 tons Singapore $123.25 RUBBER: Penang Spot 374 c Singapore Spot 375 c COPRA. Sundried $4.05 buyers Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $5.75 sel'ers Fair Seed $4.95 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.90 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.40 No.76 words
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744 1940-03-21 12 REPLY TO ITALIAN PROTEST Rugby, March 21. The text of the British Govern- ment’s reply to the Italian note i of Marcii 3 regarding belligerents’ rights at sea was issued today. Understanding having been reached on the particular question of control of German seaborne coal744 words
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Article122 1940-03-21 12 A surprise was created in the preliminary ties in the Malayazi Badminton Championships, which commenced this morning at the Ipoh Town Hall, when Tan (Jien,g Phor, a seeded player, and past champion of Perak, was beaten in straight sets. Ctheng Phor played far below his usual form.122 words
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Article32 1940-03-21 12 London, March 20. Joe Davis won the world professional snooker championship for the fourteenth successive year, beating his brother, Fred Davis by 37 to 36 frames. Reuter.32 words
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Article65 1940-03-21 12 D.A.F.C vs Klang Malays The D.A.F.C. will meet the Klang Malays at soccer at the C.R.C. Ground on March 24. The following will represent the D.A.F.C.:— M Osman. A. Rahman. Md. Salleh; Hashim Mahmood. Md. Ismail Idris, S. K. Yusoff: V. Jamal. F. M Ismail. Abu Bakar Awang. F.65 words
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Article259 1940-03-21 12 Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Thorpe will be leaving Penang on retirement from Malaya on Monday morning. March 2j A tax of 10 per cent, on the gross I receipts from any lottery, raffle, sweepstake or totalisator has been enforced in Sarawak. Mr. H T Hedley, who259 words
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Article32 1940-03-21 12 PUBLIC BAMK HOLIDAYS The Exchange Bar will be closed on Frida Saturday, the 22nd 23rd March 1940 b Public Holidays anu Monday, 25th M 1940, being a Bank (EASTER HOLID V day.32 words
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Article51 1940-03-21 12 —Reuter Protection Aga: German Attack London, In reply to a question i: of Commons whether steps v dC” to arm lightships for then fence, Mr. Churchill said th. forced to take measures lighthouse vessels against and cowardly German att cons which were maintained i ners for all nations.—Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement183 1940-03-21 12 .t r Ji But one is all you need, for you know there is no other dessert your wife is as proud of as ice cream she makes herseU with Jell-O Freezing Mix. She is proud because it tastes so delidious—chock-full of nuts and fruits and real home-made flavours. And183 words
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Advertisement424 1940-03-21 12 Head Office) 21? Penane Road, p- 1 Phone 1477 1478 with extern Telegrams: “Gazette’’ Penang Rate* nf Subscription for rdnan< Gat and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Foret Monthly $2.50 $3.00 14 0 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 o, Half-Yearlv 15.00 18.00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 4h’g< SUNDAY GAZETTE424 words
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