Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 April 1940

Microfilm: NL2067
Total Pages: 12
1 12 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    22 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 79. Vol. XCVIIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    22 words
  • Article, Illustration
    MISAPPREHENSION CAUSED BY A MAP
    195 1 Europe's Frontiers Before Nazi Aggression .—Reuter. OFFICIAL FRENCH DENIAL No Carving Of Europe Paris, April 3. FRENCH communique issued on the so-called new map of Europe points out that the map is j merely one showing Europe’s frontiers as they were “before Germany’s repeated aggressions
    .—Reuter.  -  195 words
  • Article
    EGYPT EAGER TO HELP
    255 1 Reuter. But Wants Rights Recognised Cairo, April 3. A manifesto issued by the Wafd (Egyptian National Party) following a two-day meeting has been handed over by the Party Leader, Nahas Pasha, to the British Ambassador, Sir Miles Lampson. The manifesto asks, inter alia, that Britain and
    Reuter.  -  255 words
  • Article
    LABOUR CENSUS
    222 1 ®.O W Essential Step Taken By Supply Minister Rugby, April 2. The effort to bring the use of British industrial manpower capacity to the maximum wartime usefulness is carriea a stage further by the decision of th*Supply Ministry to carry out a labour census. The Times says: “The
    ®.O W  -  222 words
  • Article
    77 LIVES SAVED BY LIFEBOATS
    93 1 —8.0. W. March A Comparatively Quiet Month Rugby, April 2. The month of March was the quietest since the war began for the lifeboat service but the busiest March as compared with that month in other years in th? history of the service. There were
    —8.0. W.  -  93 words
  • Article
    U.S.-SOUTH AFRICA TREATY’ SIGNED
    53 1 .—Reuter. Washington, April 3. A Treaty of Conciliation between the United States and South Africa was signed today'. It provides that any dispute arising between the two parties shall be referred to a permanent Conciliation Committee, consisting of five member two of whom will represent the
    .—Reuter.  -  53 words
  • Article
    R.A.F. Win Despite 3 To 1 Odds
    299 1 London. April 3 Reuter’s Special Correspondent with the R.A.F in France reports that there was another thrilling air combat on the Western Front yesterday when three British Hurricane fighters gave further proof of their ability to tackle the Messerschmitt fio by taking on
    —Reuter.  -  299 words
  • Article
    TURKEY OUTSIDE THE WAR
    79 1 .—Reuter. Question Of Passage Of W ar ships Ankara, April 3. THE main topic in the press is a report, subsequently formally denied in London, that the Allies have asked Turkey to allow the passage of warships through the Dardanelles. Responsible quarters emphasise Turkey’s loyal adherence
    .—Reuter.  -  79 words
  • Article
    U.S, “Moral Embargo” Still In Force
    131 1 .—Reuter. VAIN SOVIET APPEAL Washington, April 3. During an hour’s conference with Mr. Cordell Hull, the Soviet Ambassador, M. Oumansky, it is believed, tried to shake his determination to retain “the moral embargo” against shipments of aircraft and aircraft material to Russia. The meeting
    .—Reuter.  -  131 words
  • Article
    3 R.A.F. Planes Break Up Formation Of 9
    104 1 —Reuter. London, April 3. A bulletin issued by the Headquarters of the British Air Forces in France states: “Yesterday, three fighter aircraft of the R.A.F. attacked and broke up a formation of nine Messerschmits of the 110 type on the Westeni Front
    —Reuter.  -  104 words
  • Article
    NEUTRALS’ONLY HOPE OF SURVIVAL
    224 1 London, April 3. press is almost unanimous in the course of its edito- rials on Mr. Chamberlain’s speech in emphasising that the neutrals know that their only hope of survival as nations lies in the overthrow of the Nazi Reich and in pointing out that intensification
    ’—Reuter.  -  224 words
  • Article
    French Chamber Adjourns
    50 1 .—Reuter. Paris, April 2 M. Reynaud made only a brief appearance during the Chamber debate but did not speak. The Chamber adjourned until April 11. This means that the Government will face the Senate first in the secret session next Tuesday on the conduct of the war.—Reuter.
    .—Reuter.  -  50 words
  • Article
    IN GERMAN POLAND
    45 1 Reuter. All Foreign Missions Now Dissolved London, April 2. All foreign missions in German-oc-cupied Poland have now been dissolved, according to the German radio, and with the exception of those prevented by illness, all foreign diplomatic representatives have left by March 27.
    Reuter.  -  45 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      17 1 lyS» IW r*rv ■Bp****. 1 Xg»z wAgents for North Malaya <£ Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh.
      17 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      103 1 LOOK' B'STf Agents for North Malaya A GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY Penang and Ipoh. SERVICE We have a special Telephone Order Department controlled by competent assistants who are always ready to take down orders and instructions K in detail. S All you have to do is to phone Penang I 1500 and
      103 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    THOUSANDS WATCH BIG AIR BATTLE NEAR HOLLAND
    387 2 Allied And German Planes Clash Far Into The Night GIANT SEARCHLIGHTS IN ACTION Dutch Patrols Sent Up To Protect Neutrality Amsterdam, April 2. y/IOLENT air battle between German and Allied planes were watched by thousands of spectators at points along the Dutch frontier
    —Reuter.  -  387 words
  • Article
    Almost Nightly Visits
    216 2 .—8.0. W. R.A.F. Give Nazis A Headache Rugby, April 2. Reports of the recent R.A.F. Bomber Command patrol flights over the German seaplane bases of Borkum and Sylt make plain the nuisance value of these almost nightly visits. As soon as our aircraft approach the seaplane bases
    .—8.0. W.  -  216 words
  • Article
    FLIGHTS OVER LOW COUNTRIES
    126 2 —Reuter. Both German And Allied Planes Amsterdam. April 2 Foreign planes have been reported over Holland. Belgium and Luxembourg within the last twenty-four hours. At the Hague it is officially reported that planes were sighted yesterday afternoon over Gelderland. These machines were chased off by Dutch
    ..—Reuter.  -  126 words
  • Article
    MOBILISATION LAWS REVISED
    108 2 Reuter. Italian Cabinet’s Decision Rome, April 2. The Cabinet meeting under the presidency of Signor Mussolini decided to revise the laws concerning the organisation and mobilisation of the nation in time of war so as to make public administrations. citizens exempt from military obligations, and women and
    Reuter.  -  108 words
  • Article
    INVESTITURE AT PALACE
    64 2 BOW. Relatives Admitted To Ceremony Rugby, April 2. Two ten-year-old girls saw their fathers decorated by the King at Buckingham Palace this morning when for the first time relatives were admitted to Hie ceremony of investiture. Fifty relatives watched 37 men and one woman receive decorations. The
    BOW.  -  64 words
  • Article
    Allies To Perfect Their War Machinery
    2162 2 ECONOMIC WEAPON TO BE USED TO UTMOST Intensification 01 Blockade MR. CHAMBERLAIN’S WAR REVIEW London, April 2. r PHE Prime Minister, reviewing the progress of the war, said 1 that the Supreme War Council meeting reviewed the developments in the strategic situation and took
    ’—Reuter.  -  2,162 words
  • Article
    RECRUITING NOW OPENS
    64 2 .—Reuter. For Royal Army Service Corps London, April 2. The War Office announces that recruiting is opened from today for men between $5 and 55 for the Royal Army Service Corps. Enlisting will be for general service but the men will probably be employed in the United
    .—Reuter.  -  64 words
  • Article
    M. FROSSARD
    60 2 8.0. W. In London To Confer With Sir J. Reith Rugby, April 2 The French flag flew over the Ministry of Information this morning in honour of the visit of the new French Minister of Information, M. Prossard, who is in consultation with Sir John Reith on the
    8.0. W.  -  60 words
  • Article
    NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERMEN
    55 2 —Reuter. Another 175 Arrive In England To Join Navy London, April 2 Another 175 Newfoundland fishermen have arrived in England, to join the British Navy. This is the fifth contingent to reach England. The others have been sent to naval centres for training before being alotted in the
    —Reuter.  -  55 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      30 2 L t:,.. 7 .a;. RECKITT'S BAG. BLUE MAKES MY WASH IB I 3J SNOWY WHITE /7«» A BLUE makes clothes white AGENTS-HARPER. GILFILLAN CO.,LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG KUALA LUMPUR M 11
      30 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article, Illustration
    FIRST TWO CLAUSES
    1537 3  -  “W E need another fundamental declaration of the supremacy of the claims of the common man," said H. G. W ells in introducing this national debate. This Declaration of Rights is to be the result of your collaboration, with Mr. Wells as chairman of a committee which
    1,537 words
  • Article
    900 Jews Ordered to Quit
    462 3 Spotlight 19 on 91 Germany! MINE HUNDRED Jews—all 11 those living in Stettin (Pomerania) —were rounded up by the authorities and bundled into trains for an unknown destination. They are believed to be bound for the Lublin district of Poland, where a Jewish reservation is
    462 words
  • Article
    He Confessed To His Wife's Mother
    354 3 4 HUSBAND’S claim that his mother-in-law forced him to w'rite a confession of misconduct was called “sheer nonsense” by Sir Boyd Merriman in the London Divorce Court. Mrs. Coralie Spalter, living with her parents in Mapesbury-road, Brondesbury, N.W., asked for divorce from Mr. Alec
    354 words
  • Article, Illustration
    La Guardia Sees Culture Guiding World Of Future
    294 3 New York. TURNING away from tempera I concerns. Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia has entered the realm of the abstract as a philo-sopher-prophet by declaring that out of the confusion of present economic, social, and political world conditions would come a better
    294 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      144 3 Bad gums, not bad teeth are at the root of most ex-> tractions. Preserve your teeth and keep your gums healthy? with the tooth paste themselves use and for iheir patients use 40 cents Gibbs S.Ri” "'A‘ Tooth Paste. The patient was sent to me to have .6 lower fa
      144 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1
      46 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert VHlkinson -lii, t i r j I I a— rAE A n k J IMA Ay /X ..JA T A jiMiWF Wml WiM WWW LOVEM and LEAVEM I may have a skin like notepaper, pal—b«t I’m not a blooming blotting pad!”
      46 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    SCHOOLBOY'S CLAIM AGAINST HEADMASTER DISMISSED
    360 4 Singapore. ASTXTF.F.N year-old seboollxiy who alleged that he had been severely and unjustifiably punished by the principal of the City High School in Sophia Road failed In his claim for damages, the suit being dismissed by Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell in the High Court on
    360 words
  • Article
    WAR NEWS
    459 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay April 1. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be
    459 words
  • Article
    "Plucky" Wife Gets Divorce
    218 4 A wife, whom the judge- described as "very plucky” was granted a decree nisi in the Divorce Court. The petitioner. Mrs. Caroline Ivy Violet James, of Old Town, Clapham, S.W., complained of the cruelty of her husband, Mr. Alfred Robert James, now in the Royal Engineers.
    218 words
  • Article
    ADDITIONAL WARTIME TAXES
    3621 4 Full Text Of Enactment INCREASE IN INLAND POSTAGE RATES rpHE Bill, imposing additional taxes in time of war in the F.M.S. which was introduced on a certificate of emergency at Monday’s Federal Council meeting and taken through all stages, is reproduced in full below, and sets out
    3,621 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      132 4 1 BRITISH HALL-MARKED A SILVER gjh IIJSEL PHOTO FRAMES W a Plain and 'W Artistic iI -j Shapes Address ■P?7*-mb4 in Prame < Sizes. P. H. HENDRY JEWELLERS 30, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. K LUMPUB SINGAPORE |DANC I N G 5 EVERY J WEDNESDAY f FRIDAY J J AND 1 SATURDAY
      132 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    SOCIAL & PERSONAL
    426 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr G A T. Shaw. Customs Probationer, Lumut has left for Singapore on transfer. Mrs H. Miller, wife of Mr. H. Miller of the P.W.D. Lumut, returned from home on Sunday via Penang. Mr. M.M. Webber, J. P. bindings and Mrs. Webber who had been visiting Kuala Lumpur
    426 words
  • Article
    DETAILS OF ENTERTAIMENTS TAX ORDINANCE
    429 5 Wot To Be Brought Into Force Yet Singapore. rpHE Entertainments Tax Ordinance, which was passed by the Legislative Council yesterday, is not to be brought into force immediately, it is officially announced. The date on which the Ordinance is to be brought into force and
    429 words
  • Article
    Water-Works Inspector Charged
    182 5 Ipoh. C. Jambulingam. former Assistant Inspector of Waterworks at Kampar, stood his trial before the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the Perak Assizes, yesterday on three charges of falsifying accounts in connection with water-meter readings. Mr. T. V. A. Brodie. Assistant Legal Adviser. Perak, prosecuted. while Mr.
    182 words
  • Article
    OVER 3,000 HAWKERS REGISTERED
    59 5 The “I’imm.g Gazette" understands that a total of 3,800 hawkers have been registered in Penang so far. There has been a great rush to register since the announcement was made in these columns about three weeks ago that the Health authorities intended to take steps to
    59 words
  • Article
    UNUSUAL SCENE DIKING INQUIRY
    171 5 Strange Behaviour Of Witness Kuala Kangsar. An unusual scene was seen in the Police Court yesterday morning during the hearing of an inquest before Che Samsuddin, who sat as Coroner. The inquest concerned a case of drowning in the Perak River near th? Ctendroh Dam on
    171 words
  • Article
    Assistant Manager Of Foundry Fined
    270 5 Offence Under Emergency Regulations Ipoh. Chung Min Chee, the assistant manager of the Kwong Thong Cheong Foundry, was yesterday summoned before the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, on a charge under the Emergency Regulations for declaring 213 mild steel bars less than
    270 words
  • Article
    SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR 1940 PASSED
    597 5 gl 12,603 Available For New Spending A T a special meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners yesterday. Supplemental Budget No. lof 1940 amounting to $447,625, of which $112,603 was New Expenditure, was passed, but it was revealed that the estimated balances at the end of
    597 words
  • Article
    QUEEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS IN S.S.
    46 5 It is officially notified for general information that applications for Straits Settlements Queen’s Scholarships and Fellowships for Graduates of Raffles College and t’.e College of Medicine should be submitted to the Director of Education. Straits Settlements, not later than April 7, 1940.
    46 words
  • Article
    BAND PROGRAMME
    47 5 Today at the ‘Waterfall Gardens” from 5.15 p.m. to €.45 pin March The Camlachie Scout Hume Overture Fest fßlattermann Selection Afgar Cuvilliez Waltz Th? Morning Glory Bums Selection The Sunshine Girl Rubens Fox Trot Th? First Tune T Saw You Weirick Patrol Siamese Patrol Lotter
    47 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      136 5 TONIGHT LADIES’ Gl EST NIGHT AT THE AEH WORLD (Controlled By Shaw Bros. Ltd.) HUTTON LANE PHONE 3711 PENANG. WEDNESDAY, 3rd APRIL, 1940. CHENG LIN CANTONESE OPERA GRAND NOOBAN OPERA “LOONG FOOK CHEONG LOONG” (Of Singapore) GLOBE TALKIES “TERONG PIPET" Part 4. “KOO SOO TAI" j METROPOLE TALKIES (Cantonese Talkie)
      136 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      404 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Presenting to-night VvPIDNESDAY, 3rl APRIL 1940. For your entertainment a variety of First Class Shows. WEMBLEY PARK (LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT) MUN NIN CHENG CANTONESE OPERA: “TENG KUM BEET SOONG” Part 4 NOOR AN OPERA OF MALACCA: Inche Ahmad D. presents “TENGKU PANGLIMA PONDOK TANJONG". The
      404 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 1
      140 5 majestic Last 3 Shows Today 3.00 6.15 9.30 3 P.M. MATINEE 15, 30 50 CENTS DOWNSTAIRS Here’s 20th Century-Fox’s Latest ActionJammed Adventure Story Made For All Thrill-Fans Beauties and Bullets Romance and Riots Revelry and Revolt! Laughs thrills and redblooded action, as a pair of devil-may-care Americans set off international
      140 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 2
      43 5 OWING TO THE ALTERATIONS, PATRONS PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS THEATRE IS CLOSED TODAY! QUEEN’S THIS WEEK-END pF I I 4 DURBIN Ji First fl LOVE 5 Helen PARRISH Robert STACK Eugene PAILETTE Lewis HOWARD ||> June Storey Leatrice Joy WATCH FOR DEFINITE OPENING DATE
      43 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    JAPAN’S PUPPET IN CHINA
    526 6 4 T long last, the Japanese pup- pet Government under the leadership of Wang Ching-wei has been inaugurated. But if the inaugural ceremony on Saturday is any indication of the future life of this sponsored regime, Wang Ching-wei will find that the mere ceremony of ushering
    526 words
  • Article
    Around The Town
    42 6 REX CINEMA Gary Cooper in "The Real Glory" 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “Chasing Danger” with Preston Foster and Lynn Bari 3, 6.15 A 9 30 p.m. WINDSOR “Angel” (Chinese picture) 6.15 A 9.30 p m.
    42 words
  • Article
    By The Way
    426 6 House To House Collections T AM indebted to a reader for the A following particulars of the House to House Collections Act which came into force in Great Britain on March 1 The purpose of the Act is to end the scandal of bogus charitable collections the
    426 words
  • Article
    Diary of a Foreign News Editor
    692 6 Wednesday, April 3. QUITE a sensation was k caused when a photograph appeared in most of the European papers showing the map of Europe as the Allies intend to shape it in future. a pT’HIS map figures in the background of a photograph taken
    692 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      233 6 Malaya Patriotic Fund Under the Distinguished Patronage and Presence of The Honourable The Resident Councillor and Mrs. Goodman The Commander, Penang Fortress (Brigadier C. A. Lyon, D. 5.0.) The Naval Officer-in-Charge, Penang (Capt. J. G. Fraser, 0.8. E., R.N.) The Acting Consular Agent for France (Mons Andre F. Auduc) Qfiordl
      233 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      28 6 "BULLFINCH* BUTTER Australia's Best and the favourite of Malaya THE BRAND OF PURITY Obtainable at all High Class Provision Dealers. Bole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. PENANG, JWkWhWYWA
      28 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    NEW COLONY WAR TAXES PASSED
    716 7 Estimated To Yield $4,750,000 M< )DEST SCHEME TO BE REGARDED AS ONLY FIRST STEP Singapore. The new taxes and duties in the Colony are estimated to yield $4,750,000 yearly, including $2,000,000 from additional duty on liquor and tobacco, according to the Financial Secretary, the Hon.
    716 words
  • POST BAG
    • Article
      Comet Seen In Penang
      91 7 (To the Editor, Pimuyj Gazette) Sir, —Last night at 8.30 p.m. some of us at Merican Road saw a strange sight. A tailed star travelled in an arch and disappeared. It looked like a comet. The actual tail had a yellow light, but it was blue
      91 words
    • Article
      Plea For Recreational Facilities
      309 7 (To the Editor, Pinang Gazette) Sir, Fire risk is ever with us. The risk of fire is not considered inevitable any more than, road or industrial accidents are inevitable. The cure for fire risks lies in the hands of the general public and the trained fireman—professional
      309 words
  • Article
    PENANG ROAD LAND
    91 7 No Purchasers Just Now At a recent meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, in ommittee, tenders for the purchase of land in Penang Road acquired by the Commissioners in connection tvith the Magazine Market were considered. it was agreed that none of the tenders be accepted and that
    91 words
  • Article
    FOUND DYING IN FOOTPATH
    135 7 Malay Succumbs In Hospital Balik Puiau. Founu lying at the foot-path leading from Balik Puiau to Ayer Itam in a semi-conscious state, a middle-aged Malay whose name was giv®n as Hashim bin Ahamad was on Sunday evening conveyed to the General Hospital. Penang, bv the local
    135 words
  • Article
    Alleged Bribe-giving By Contractor
    254 7 alleged gift TO SANITARY INSPECTOR Singapore. A case under the Corruption Ordinance was heard on Tuesday in the Singapore fifth court before Mr. L. C. Goh, when Tan Yong Cheng was charged with giving a bribe of $2OO to Mr. K. Abraham, a sanitary inspector of
    254 words
  • Article
    ONE-WAY TRAFFIC PROPOSALS
    113 7 On the motion of the Deputy Municipal President, seconded by Mr. J. P. Souter, the following proposals for one-way traffic in connection with the Hutton Lane Amusement Park, the Queen’s Cinema and the Theatre Royal were agreed to yesterday by 8 votes to 4:— (a) One-way traffic
    113 words
  • Article
    Sudden Death Of Pedestrian
    70 7 A Chinese pedestrian, while walking along Dato Kramat Road, near the police station, was seen suddenly to collapse and fall to the ground. When passers-by got to the man he was already dead. It is believed that he succumbed to a sudden heart attack. His identity
    70 words
  • Article
    INCOME TAX WILL AFFECT TOWN DEVELOPMENT
    869 7 MESSRS. C. GRUMITT AND J.P. SOUTER VOICE FEARS AT MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS A WARNING that thej must keep in mind the effect which the introduction of Income Tax in the Colony alone might have upon Municipal Revenue though the question of raising this country’s
    869 words
  • Article
    PETITION FROM BLUE BUS OWNERS
    417 7 Protest Against Route Deviation That the owners of blue buses in Penang, protesting against the deviation of route from Burmah Road to Macalister Road, had presented a petition to the Commissioners, through Dr. Ong Huck Chye, was mentioned by the Deputy President, Mr. C. W.
    417 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      193 7 For babies from 10-24 months Follow-on Trufood a highly nutritive food with feeding-tables allowing for the progressive introduction of solids h An infant is fed accurately with a measured amount of food during VIIB- j all the stages of the first nine months of life. A carefully planned diet I
      193 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    CAUSED HURT TO COMPATRIOT
    66 8 Ipoh. Convicted of having voluntarily caused, grievous hurt to a compatriot named Gopal at Gula Estate, Kuala Kurau on J October 6 last, Letchumanan, a young Indian, coolie, was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment by the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the Peraa Assizes yesterday.
    66 words
  • Article
    MALAYAN PRODUCERS ANNUAL MEETING
    1521 8 Satisfactory Profits For Year Recorded The first annual general meeting 01 Malayan Producers. Limited was held ar the Registered Office of the Company. Changkat Kinding Estate, Tanjong Rambutan on Saturday 30th March. 1940 at 5 p.m. Those present included Mr. J. 3. Ferguson, J. P. (Chairman)
    1,521 words
  • DAILY SHARE QUOTATIONS
    • Article
      SOON THEAM & CO’s QUOTATIONS
      307 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/9 5/ A. Amalg. 6/ 6/6 A Hitams 21/3 22/3 Bangrins 21/ 22/ B. Selangor.s 1.43 1.46$ Hong Fatt» 1.02 A 1.05 Jelebus 76 80 Johans 30 32c Kamras 1/6 1/9 Kamuntings 10/3 11/ K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 Katus 23/ 24/ Kramats
      307 words
    • Article
      LOCAL EXCHANGE
      95 8 Penang. April 2. 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 Z
      95 words
    • Article
      UNITED TRADERS, LTD QUOTATIONS
      287 8 RUBBERS Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.25 1.32$ Ayer Panas 1.30 144) Bassetts 42$ Batu Lintangs 1.00 1.05 Bentas 97 j 10 2$ Borellis 1.42$ 1.50 Brogas 67$ 70 Indragiris 1.27$ 1.32$ Kempas 2.15 2.25 c Kuala Sicjuns 2.30 2.40 c Lunas 1.65 1.72$ M. Pindas 1.35 1.45
      287 words
    • Article
      LEAN & CO’s QUOTATIONS
      249 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamateds 5/7$ 5/10$ B. Selangors 1.47$ 1.55 Hitams 40 42$ Hong Fatts 1.02 1.05 Jelebus 72$ 77$ Jelapangs 29/ 30/ Johans 29 32$cd K. Kamuntings 8/1$ 8/6 K. Kampars 13/ 13/9 Kinta Kellas 5/6 6/ K. Lanjuts 22/3 23/ Kramats
      249 words
    • Article
      A. A. ANTHONY & CO’s QUOTATIONS
      211 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamated 6/ 6/3ex Ayer Hi tarn 21/ 22/ Bangrm 21/ 22/ Batu Selangor 1.45 1.50 Hong Fatt 1.00 1.05 Jelebu 72$ 77$ K Kamunting 8/3 8/9 Kamra 1/6 1/9 Kinta Kellas 5/6 6/ Klang River 1.90 2.00 Kuchai
      211 words
    • Article
      KENNEDY & CO’s SHARE LIST
      261 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Hamilton 1.40 1.50 ex Jeram Kuantan 75 80ex MINING Ampat 4/10$ 5/1$ Austral Amal. 5/9 6/3 Ayer Weng 65 70 Batu Selangor 1.42$ 1.47$ Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.02$ 1.05 Johan 30 32$c Jelebu 70 75 Kampong Lanjut 22/3 22/9 Kiang River
      261 words
  • Article
    MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND
    204 8 Latest List Of Contributions The Chartered Bank of India, Australia China, as treasurers of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, acknowledge receipt ct the following Penang subscriptions: Amount previously acknowledged $110,080.02 C. E. D. 25.00 March, 1940 (4th) contribution by European Staff, Bertam Estate, Kapala Batas. P.W. 35.00 March.
    204 words
  • Article
    FORTHCOMING IPOH WEDDING
    69 8 Miss Khew Yew Mui And Mr. Chong Shih Guan Ipoh. The marriage will take place at the Chinese Association New Assembly Hall at Kuala Kangsar Road on Tuesday, April 9 at 10 a.m. of Mr. Chong Shih Guan, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Chong Shon Patt,
    69 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      172 8 BANKS vHßfci|i\ Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. i We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals. Further particulars will be I supplied on application. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd.. (Incorporated In British India» DO YOU KNOW Your Flighty
      172 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    THE MAILS
    67 9 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1940 mail departures Latest Time of 1 Posting Surface Air Mail for Africa, Burma, Europe, Great 5 Britain, Hongkong, India, Manila, Thailand U.S.A. 9 a.m. Mails for Kelantan Trengganu 10 am. Mails for Sumatra including Sabang 11 a.m. Mails for Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur 0 Singapore
    67 words
  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 1
      1788 9 gwny i 1 ROME ■Kfr 5 *y 148 a.m. New* in English >3115 m W& 245 News in En£dish fl 9 -61 m; 25 40 ln ttftAßV A S < Approx.' News :n English WLo! fßw V h! Y W in English <19.61 31.15 m.> in. English 19.61 m.) 11.05
      1,788 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 9 Miscellaneous Column 2
      524 9 MANILA KZRM 9.57 mc/s (31.35 m.) 5.50 a.m News in English. 12.10 p.m. News in English. 555 News in English. £O5 News in English. KZIB 9.50 mc/s (3158 m) <fe 6.04 me s (49.67 m.) 650 a.m. News in English. 4.50 pm. Market Report. 6.20 Mining News and Reports. 8.50
      524 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article, Illustration
    Three Soong Sisters Arrive In Chungking
    262 10 OPPOSITION TO WANG CHING-WEI S SO-CALLED PEACE MOVE —Reuter. Chungking, April 2. The three Soong sisters. Madame Chiang Kai-shek. Madame H. H. Kung and Madame Sun Yat-sen have arrived at Chungking by air from Hongkong. This is the first visit of Madame Sun Yat-sen
    —Reuter.  -  262 words
  • Article
    ON WESTERN FRONT
    29 10 —Reuter. Paris. April 2.. A French communique says: “Quiet night on the whole. Firing from casemates on both sides along the Rhine in Upper Alsace.’ —Reuter.
    —Reuter.  -  29 words
  • Article
    German Pocket Battleships Damaged
    440 10 RESULT OF AERIAL ATTACK British Submarine Near Heligoland Bight London, April 2 While no official comment is available as to the suggestions put forward that the British Navy had probably destroyed or badlycrippled both the Admiral Scheer and the Deutschland, authoritative quarters have good reason to
    —Reuter.  -  440 words
  • Article
    R.A.F. BOMB GERMAN PATROL BOATS OFF SYLT
    217 10 —Reuter. Air Ministry Denies Loss Of Plane Berlin, April 2 The German News .Agency admits that a group of German patrol boats were attacked byBritish planes west of Sylt with 25 bombs. All bombs missed their targets, it is claimed. The British reconnaissance
    —Reuter.  -  217 words
  • Article
    YUGOSLAV POLICY
    60 10 —Reuter. Determined To Remain Neutral London, April 2. Yugo-Slavia's determination to remain neutral was emphasised by the Prime Minister, M. Thive. in a speech tonight “In these grave moments in tae international situation, we can take no othei path. Tremendous propaganda is being conducted in various ways ii
    ’—Reuter.  -  60 words
  • Article
    ANOTHER GERMAN VESSEL SCUTTLED
    493 10 Intercepted By British II arship In Northern W aters London, April 4 It is officially announced that another German vessel, Mimi Horn. 4,000 tons was intercepted by a British warship in northern waters last week. She was scuttled and set on fire by her crew all
    —Reuter.  -  493 words
  • Article
    THREAT OF STRIKE BY NEW YORK RAILWAYMEN
    97 10 —Reuter. Police Mobilised For Emergency New York. April 2. A general strike is threatened by 27,000 employees of two city underground railway systems and Mayor La Guardia has ordered the mobilisation of all city departments in preparation for any emergency. Twenty thousand police
    —Reuter.  -  97 words
  • Article
    MR. J.D. HARFORD To Be Administrator For St. Kitts And Nevis
    78 10 BOW. Rugby. April 2. The Colonial Office announces that Mr. J. D. Harford, the Administrator in Antigua and the Federal Secretary of the Leeward Lslands. has been selected for the appointment as Administrator of Saint Kitts and Nevis in
    BOW.  -  78 words
  • Article
    FLOODS IN STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
    90 10 y.—Reuter. 16.000 Rendered Homeless Wilkesbarre. Pennsylvania, April 2. Six perished and 16.000 were rendered homeless by the flood waters of the rain-swollen Susquehana River which is still rising. The river stopped, rising when nine* feet above the flood level but with the annual flood season
    y.—Reuter.  -  90 words
  • Article
    ALL RESOURCES TO HELP EMPIRE
    99 10 Reuter. Declaration By Nawab Of Bhopal Bhopal, April 2. “I have made up my mind to help the Empire with all the resources of my state,” declared the Nawab of Bhopal when opening the fifth session of the Bhopal Legislature today. His Highness added: "The
    Reuter.  -  99 words
  • Article
    SOVIET DEFENCES ALONG GERMAN FRONTIER
    62 10 —Reuter. Work Going On Rapidly Bucharest, April 2 Reports from Cernauti state that Russia is going ahead rapidly with the construction of concrete defence work along her new frontier with Germany In occupied Poland. The inhabitants are stated to have been warned to evacuate the
    —Reuter.  -  62 words
  • Article
    THE "COWRIE"
    125 10 —B.<>.W. Inaccurate German Statement Rugby. April 2 The announcement in Germany from the Deutschlandsender radio station of March 13 to the effect that the sinking of the British ship. Gowrie, had only just become known through accidental reference in the English press was accompanied by a statement: “Mr.
    —B.<>.W.  -  125 words
  • Article
    QUIET IN PALESTINE
    91 10 —Reuter. No Further Jewish Demonstrations London. Apr.! 2. Public security in Palestine is normal, announces the Ministry of Information. The latest reports reaching London show that the excitement in the earlier part of March has died down and that since March 8 there has been none of
    —Reuter.  -  91 words
  • Article
    AMSTERDAM-LISBON
    61 10 Reuter. Service Inaugurated By K.L.M. London, April 2. A Royal Dutch air liner, it is learned in London, left Amsterdam today for Lisbon, inaugurating the connecting Service with the Yankee Clipper for America. The service will be run twice weekly in both directions, giving a four-day connection with New
    Reuter.  -  61 words
  • Article
    SOVIET-GERMAN CO-OPERATION
    66 10 .—Reuter. Most Marked In The Economic Sphere London, April 2 “Co-operation between the Soviet and German Governments appears to be most marked in the economic sphere." declared Lieut.-Colonel Kerr. Comptroller of the Household, replying to a question by Mr. Arthur Henderson who wanted to know to what extent
    .—Reuter.  -  66 words
  • Article
    THETIS DISASTER
    37 10 .—Reuter. Report To Be Published TomorroYV London. April 2 The Prime Minister announced in the House of Commons that the report of the inquiry into the loss of the Thetis would be published on Thursday.—Reuter.
    .—Reuter.  -  37 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      281 10 i NEW YORK VIA SUEZ Leave P r -iang PRES. ADAMS Apl. 5 X PRES. VAN BUREN Apl. 17 PRES. HARRISON ft.pl. SO X PRES. HAYES May 16 Via Cape X No Passengers NEW YORK SERVICE (via Panama) Leave Penang CITY OF LOS ANGELES Apl. 15 CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
      281 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      117 10 HELP* FOR GASTRITIS VICTIMS The great problem in gastritis ’ancs other digestive disturbances is how to rest the sick stomach and still nourish the exhausted body/ Solid food is out 7 of f the question; Even many liquid foods f the&gt; stomach lining and cause pains f and vomiting. There
      117 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    RECORDS OF NEW HORSES ENTERED FOR S'PORE RACES
    1899 11 (Continued from Yesterday) Class 111 Horses BOWRAIN 4&gt; (b a g by Denis Boy—Flyinsr Shower —Mr. H. C. Reilly. 1938/39. Ran 7 times. Won once July 19. Unplaced, 10 starters, Victoria Park (£100) 1 mile car. 7.0. Time 1.395. July 6. Unplaced,
    1,899 words
  • Article
    INTER-STATE TENNIS
    25 11 Week-End Fixture Postponed Ipoh The inter-state tennis fixture between Perak and Penang scheduled to be played in Penang this week-end has been postponed.
    25 words
  • Article
    Army Hockey Sides May Play For Cup
    494 11 RECEIPTS FOR RED CROSS FUND are being made to get Canadian Army units tol j gether for a high-speed knock-out cup competition in place of the proposed ice hockey championship, which, for various causes, has fallen down. British War-time Sport The championship seemed
    494 words
  • Article
    BADMINTON
    108 11 Chinese Language School Beat A.C.H.S. The Chinese National Language School beat the Anglo Chinese High School at badminton by four games to nil, played on Saturday last at the former’s court. The second singles match was abandoned owing to failing light. The results are as follows, (C.N.L.S. players mentioned
    108 words
  • Article
    O.X.A. NON-BENDERS BEAT ELY SEE XI AT SOCCER
    345 11 The O.X.A. Non-Benders playing their second soccer match this year, scored a narrow victory of three goals to two over the Elysee Cabaret Staff XI, on the S.X.I. ground yesterday evening. The game was fast and interesting, although the Non-Benders had the
    345 words
  • Article
    OUR SPORTS DIARY
    55 11 TODAY TENNIS: P R C. vs. A R P. P.R.C. Courts. SOCCER: Muslim R.C. vs. Indian R.C. C.R.C. Ground. P.R.C. "A” vs. Trade School Esplanade. TOMORROW ISOCC’ER: O. X. A. vs. P. Garrison Dato Kramat Ground. M.D.S.C. "B” vs. Eastern S.C. Renong Grouncj. B. R. C. vs.
    55 words
  • Article
    LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP
    176 11 Probable Starters London, April 3 The following are probable starters for the Lincolnshire Handicap to be run afcLincoln tomorrow: GOLDEN SOVEREIGN 5y (Sir A. Bailey) Beary HOT BUN II 5y (Mr. H. G. Blagrave) S. Wragfc-BOOMPS-A-DAISY 4y (Mr. F. Deuchar) NevettWONERSH 4y (Miss D. Paget) Marshall TIME STEP
    176 words
  • Article
    P.R.C. “A” vs Trade School
    44 11 On the Esplanade at 5.15 p.m. today—» Trade School —G. Langan; J. Theseira» D. Howell; R. Aeria. D. A. Thomasz, CL Pestana; C. E. A. Laßrooy, C. O. G. E. Vaz, S. Laing, A. B. Coombs. Reserve: C, Bulow.
    44 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    Teddy Boy Unlikely To Be Beaten On Saturday
    216 12 Slow Work On Bukft Timah Track HAPPY SAL LOOKS FIT AND READY (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. SLOW work was done on the second track at Bukit Timah this morning. Duval's string arrived last night, but none of his horses were
    216 words
  • Article
    SOCCER FIXTURES Marines vs S.L.R.C.
    155 12 The Marines Department Sports Cl ib Will play the P.M.R.C. on Friday, April 5 cn the Dato Krarnat Ground, instead of the S.L.R.C. as scheduled in the League Fixtures. Muslims vs Indians The First Division League Soccer match between the Muslim Recreation Club and the
    155 words
  • Article
    U.S. Naval Manoeuvres Begin
    78 12 Diego, California, April 3. The United States Navy’s 1940 manoeuvres began at midnight. About 130 warships will be engaged in the seven ■weeks’ exercises. Two opposing fleets, drawn from the Californian and Hawaiian bases will meet somewhere in the Pacific within next week. Mr. Edison, Secretary
    78 words
  • Article
    MARKET PRICES
    80 12 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3. TIN: Penang $121.75 Business done 75 tons Singapore $121.75 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36 Jc Singapore Spot 361 c COPRA: Sundr led $3.95 sellers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $5.50 sellers Fair Seed $4.50 sellers «ICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.65 Rangoon Parboiled Na 1 $7
    80 words
  • Article
    SECOND DIVISION SOCCER
    339 12 Police Beat Youngsters The Coronation Youngsters opened tneir League season rather badly yesterday being beaten by two goals to nil by the Police on the Renong Ground. The newcomers to the second division started well and changed ends without a goal against them but their de fence
    339 words
  • Article
    REVOLT IN SAHARA DESERT
    200 12 Film Adventures Of Cameramen An Arabian revolt in the Sahara Desert forms the background for thrilling adventures of two newsreel cameramen in “Chasing Danger,” which opened at the Majestic Theatre yesterday. Preston Foster, as the cameraman and Wally Vernon as his comedy assistant. get into all
    200 words
  • Article
    WHY NAZI WHITE BOOK WAS ISSUED
    643 12 ’-Reuter. London, April 2. 1 The Zurcher’s Berlin correspondent I says: “High hopes ate held here that the White Book will arouse strong reaction in America and strengthen the hand of those who recommend strict non-interference and neutrality. Hardly! any attempt is made to
    ’-Reuter.  -  643 words
  • Article
    Excellent Tinies In Swimming Trials
    288 12 I LM TE( )NG HAI EQUALS CLI B REC( IRD FOR 100 METRES CLUB record was equalled by Lim Teong Hai, when he A c c ked 66 1 5 sees, for the 100 Metres Free Style at the second of the three trials, the
    288 words
  • Article
    ALLIES WILL WIN PEACE
    128 12 Hint Of More Active Policy Paris, April 3. *&lt;*VVE have always been confident that the Allies will win the war. Now we are confident they will win the peace" was one comment on Mr. Chamberlain’s speech. The Allies* determination to wage war in all aspects coupled
    r.—Reuter.  -  128 words
  • Article
    Building Contractors Hold Meeting
    251 12 An offer by contractors of a five per cent increase in wages to those engaged in. big jobs and three per cent to those engaged in smaller jobs was refused by Chinese building coolies, numbering more than 1..000, who have been on strike since Saturday. A
    251 words
  • Article
    LUBRICATING OILS PRICES
    273 12 Rise Announced A Department of Information communique states: The Asiatic Petroleum Co (S.S.), Ltd, the Standard-Vacuum Oil Co. and the Texas Co. (China). Ltd, regret that owing to a further rise in the cost of certain of their products they are compelled to increase the prices of
    273 words
  • Article
    SCOTTISH SOCCER
    60 12 Following are results of matches played in the Scottish Western regional soccer. Clyde 2, Airdrieonians 0. Queen's Park 4, Dumbarton 1. Kilmarnock 1, Third Lanark 2. Eastern Alloa 4, St. Johnstone 1. Reuter. The President of the Kedah State Council has appointed Mr. H. T. B. Ryves, Deputy
    60 words
  • Article
    Royal Mail Out Of Grand National
    27 12 —Reuter. London, April 2. Royal Mail strained a ligament during training gallop and will not be running for the National.—Reuter. I,
    .—Reuter.  -  27 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      88 12 POISONED KIDNEYS Fight Germs, Purify Blood and Stop Getting Up Nights To harmlessly flush poisons and acid I from kidneys to purify the blood and correct irritation of prostate and liadder .so that you can stop “getting up n ghts/ -get a package of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. (Dutch
      88 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      666 12 'Head Office? 21* Penang Road, Penan. Phone 147. 1478 with extension Telegrams ‘Gazette” Penang. Rates of Subscription for r-lnanj Ga«&lt;*tu and Sunday Gavcfte PINANG GAZETTE Local s.s. &lt;si I Delivery F.M.S. Fore’erMonthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 00 tialf-Yearlv 15 00 18 00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 4»
      666 words