Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 April 1940
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Title Section22 1940-04-04 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 30. Vol. XCVIII. THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration531 1940-04-04 1 Mr. Churchill As New Defence Chief APPOINTMENT ONLY ONE WELCOMED Old Faces In Places London, April 4. of the Cabinet changes, Mr. Churchill’s appointment to lead the Co-ordination of Defence Departments excited any enthusiasm in the press. Regret is expressed at Mr. Chamberlain’s continued refusal to meet.—Reuter. - 531 words
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Article180 1940-04-04 1 —Router. London. April The following Cabinet changes are announced: Sir Kingsley Wood: Lord Privy Seal. Sir Samuel Hoare: Air Minister. Mr. G. C. Tryon: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Mr. 11. Kam shot ham: President of the Board of Education. Lord Woolton: Minister of Food.—Router. - 180 words
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55 1940-04-04 1 —BOW Rugby. April 3. The war-time trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Denmark signed* yesterday is now m force. The object is to facilitate the lorma 1 flow of trade between the two countries as far as is possible under the—BOW - 55 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-04-04 1 According to a Moscow report, M. LITVINOV, former Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, is lying very seriously ill.20 words
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Article88 1940-04-04 1 Reuter. Amsterdam. April 4. The drive to collect scrap metal for Hitler’s birthday is being pui sued with matical frenzy in Germany. Every wepaper suggests new sources of suppl.' and the people are being at-Led to give up ancient coins and medals Spoilsmen who have. Reuter. - 88 words
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Article32 1940-04-04 1 —Reuter. London, April 3. The acting rank of Air Vice-Marshal has been granted to Air Commodores tv. R. Park and N. H. Bottomley states the London Gazette. —Reuter.!.—Reuter. - 32 words
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133 1940-04-04 1 HOSPITALS SPRINGING VP IN GERMANY Amsterdam, April 4. mushroom” growth of hospitals which has sprung up lately all over Germany, particularly along the Rhine, is giving rise to rumours among the civilian population that Hitler is planning a gigantic and costly’ bid toReuter. - 133 words
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Article239 1940-04-04 1 .—8.0. W. JAPANESE BID FOR CONTROL TO BE RESISTED Shanghai, April 4. Japan’s bid to gain control of the International Settlement is to be vigorously fought by the British and AmeriI can communities. I The British and American Election Committees today have decided to rally the voters round.—8.0. W. - 239 words
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Article228 1940-04-04 1 -8.0. W 128 Cargoes Examined Last Week Rugby. April 3 On April 2, twenty neutral ships were in the three U.K. contraband control bases of which ten had been there for five days or less. This total included 13 Dutch, 3 Norwegian and 2 Belgian. There were also one-8.0. W - 228 words
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Article117 1940-04-04 1 —8.0. W. Calling-Up Postponed For Six Months Rugby, April 3 Special arrangements have been made for the postponement of the calling-up of i farm workers holding positions when the next registration is made on Saturday under the National Service Act. The Ministry of Agriculture announce that the riod—8.0. W. - 117 words
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Advertisement13 1940-04-04 1 |"cOW GATE !l for North Malaya Penang:— ggnRC.ETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh.13 words
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Advertisement74 1940-04-04 1 “SMILER" fed an COW GATE Agents for North Malaya A PmuufP—GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY M»» Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES i WHITE ANTS Seta. Refills. Scientifically. large for godowns, it c f factories, coolie- A il 1b L lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 4 SMALL for indi- vidual householders 7-50 5.50 FieLiD for74 words
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357 1940-04-04 2 Mr. Churchill To Head New Council Of Defence? London, April 3. With today's funeral of Sir John Gilmour, the period in which his successor could not be announced terminates. There is general expectation that the Prime Minister will take the occasion to announce certain other357 words
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Article374 1940-04-04 2 .—Reuter. 575 l Nazi Raider Shot Down London April 3. There is further evidence of the present, very considerable air activity when a bomber, believed) by people in the district to be a Heinkel. flew low over the Shetland area today. British fighters went up and no.—Reuter. - 374 words
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Article25 1940-04-04 2 i.—Reuter. London, April 3. Dr. Perceval Yetts has been elected Chairman of the China Society in succession to Sir Denison Ross.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 25 words
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96 1940-04-04 2 —Reuter. Ambassador Recalled To Berlin To Report Amsterdam, April 3. It is learned that Count von Schulenburg, German Ambassador at Moscow, is likely to return to Berlin to report as soon as the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Soviets ends. Among the subjects—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article62 1940-04-04 2 ‘.-Reuter. Recalling Envoys Home To Report Brussels. April 3 Belgium, like various other countries, has called home some principal envoys in order to take stock of the international situation. The Foreign Minister. M. Spaak. is presidinc on Friday at a meeting to be attended by the Ambassadors‘.-Reuter. - 62 words
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Article84 1940-04-04 2 Reuter. Great Activity Being Displayed At Present London. April 3 Great activity is at present being displayed ty Dr. Goebbels, according to the Official German radio. Following yesterday's discussions with the district leaders of German propaganda system, he today saw wireless officials of the State and Nazi Party.Reuter. - 84 words
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Article63 1940-04-04 2 —Reuter. Strong Dutch Protest To Berlin The Hague. April 3. The Dutch Envoy in Berlin has been charged to make a serious protest against the Nazi air attacks on three Dutch fishing vessels and especially against the "absolutely Intolerable violence” against the “Protlnus”. The Netherlands Government asks that—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article62 1940-04-04 2 —Reuter. Bursting Of Dam On Danube Berlin, April 3. German News Agency reports from Belgrade state that two thousand people are homeless as a result of the bursting of a flood dam on the Danube near Novisad. An entire village has been submerged. Large areas in Belgrade and.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article343 1940-04-04 2 —8.0. W. EDUCATION SCHEME Rugby, April 3. The meteing today of the British and French Ministers of Education in Paris is taken here as an excellent omen of the fruitful co-operation in laying down the lines of the permanent work for closer relations in peace time as—8.0. W. - 343 words
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Article45 1940-04-04 2 —Reuter. London, April 3. In the House of Commons. Mr. Arthur Henderson sought information regarding the proposed alliance between Norway, Sweden and Finland. Replying, Mr. Butler said: "No specific information about any such proposed alliance Las been communicated to the British Government.” —Reuter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article249 1940-04-04 2 Only An Earnest Of Great? War Effort London, April 3. Lord Zetland, broadcasting on India’s war effort, said that apart from the contingent in France, India had sent two forces overseas in Malaya and Egypt and had provided troops for Aden. The value of these military—8.0. W. - 249 words
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Article104 1940-04-04 2 Reuter, No Approach Made To Sweden Or Norway London, April 3 Reuter learns from official quarters that since the signature of the respective war trade agreements, no approach has been made by the British Government to either Norway or Sweden on the subject of restrictions by themReuter, - 104 words
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Article147 1940-04-04 2 Reuter. Improvmeent In Weather Conditions London, April 3 The Ministry of Labour announces a substantial improvement in the un*mployment figures. Between February 1> and March 11 the number of persons unemployed fell by 383.000 to 1,121.00®. Compared with March 1939, this was a reductionReuter. - 147 words
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Article59 1940-04-04 2 —Reuter. Chinese Loans Chief Feature London, April 3. The Stock Exchange was quietly steady. Chinese loans were a feature, advancings on unconfirmed rumours of the possibility of a development in the Customs Loan position. Gold minings spurted shortly prior to the close of trading while the movements of.—Reuter. - 59 words
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Advertisement93 1940-04-04 2 Livery Climate td WHAT IS BEST TO DO Does the hot humid climate which FJ obtains in this country, make you feel Hw Fri 'washed out” and devoid of energy KJ rJ Do you go home from work with a LX) Rj liver,” and perhaps find the family similarly affected93 words
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Advertisement99 1940-04-04 2 Try Grant's ■rom Test its venerable smoothness and full rich Highland flavour and you will agree that Grant's is the most beautiful, the most soft, and the most mellowed matured IPh A |F f* I URr whisky you have ever tasted. I I H I The f' rm Wm. Grant99 words
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Article, Illustration1486 1940-04-04 3 H. G. WELLS - Continuing THE RIGHTS OF MAN (Clauses 3 4) by H. G. WELLS IV E have discussed the sanctity of the Human Body and Habeas Corpus. We have now to define the democratic conception of law. In a democratic State there are, or should be,1,486 words
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Article203 1940-04-04 3 So He Shot Her And Then, Himself Brisbane. When his former sweetheart would not kiss him good-bye, John Balmer. 29, of Beaudesert shot her in the back last night with a sawn-off pea-rifle. Balmer then shot himself. He died in Brisbane Hospital from two bullet203 words
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221 1940-04-04 3 London. International propaganda and whispering campaigns, for which Goebbels is pouring out unlimited money in an attempt to undermine the Allies’ prestige and corrupt neutrals, are exposed by the "Daily Telegraph s” correspondent. G. L. Steer. He has investigated German organisations in Sweden, and221 words
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Article132 1940-04-04 3 With the .8.E.F., Medical officers of the B.E.F. are helping young Frenchmen into the world. Nowadays when a “happy event” is heralded it is a doctor in British officer’s uniform who appears. In his hand is the same little black bag he carries on his132 words
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Article264 1940-04-04 3 Love Across the Atlantic CERGEANT Charles Chevalier, training in England with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and Miss Vicky Quesnel, a 19-years-old brunette whom he met in Montreal four days before he sailed from Canada, are trying to marry by Transatlantic cables. They are both Roman264 words
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Article106 1940-04-04 3 New York. Baxter Pickering, a 42-years-old Englishman, who was prominent in New York radio as a script-writer and master of ceremonies, gassed himself after a new programme which he worked out had been rejected. He was found in his Manhattan apartment with the rejection slip106 words
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Article304 1940-04-04 3 Spotlight On I feermanul Now There’s a Ban Amsterdam. rpWO thousand German inven- A tors have now joined in the great rush for patents—for substitute coffee mixtures. So much genius has been revealed in supplying recipes to meet the severe coffee shortage that the Patent304 words
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Miscellaneous26 1940-04-04 3 All in a Day’s Work—by Rick Eltnes GREAI (»1 NS I <ll V Some. ome. sarg/z' /wllßf £J{ tv J i yr f 1 Cnl 1\26 words
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Article728 1940-04-04 4 Ample Supplies Of Tin And Rubber Available A/TALA YA is playing a part in the Empire’s war effort out of all proportion to its size. The two chief Malayan exports are rubber and tin and these are two of the most important raw materials728 words
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Article109 1940-04-04 4 Singapore Found guilty by a special jury on a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, a ricksha puller named Cliiu Yong Chua was sentenced to five gears’ rigorous imprisonment toy Mr. Justice Manning at the Assizes. He was on trial on the capital109 words
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Article398 1940-04-04 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay April 2. 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 be398 words
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Article109 1940-04-04 4 Action Against Ten Chinese Kuala Lumpur. Appearing for the prosecution, Mr. J. N. D. Harrison, of the Criminal Intelligence Branch (Political) of the F.M-S. Police, acting on instructions, withdrew before Mr. W. G Thorogood, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday morning, the case against109 words
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928 1940-04-04 4 Full Results Of Professional Examinations Results of the March 1940 Professional Examinations at the King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore, were announced on Monday night.. MEDICAL Final Professional Examination Part II: The following have passed the Final Professional Examination Part II (Medicine, Surgery,928 words
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Article464 1940-04-04 4 Depredations Unfolded In Court Kuala Lumpur. r FHE career of a Kuala Lumpur A cat burglar was cut short by two constables, who, when on patrol duty on Saturday night, saw a man loitering in the compound of Mr. W. E. Howell’s house in Pahang464 words
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Article169 1940-04-04 4 Tamil Arrested (hi Suspicion Kuala Lumpui On the morning of March 27 the police found a Malay woman in Brickfields Road who was behaving in a manner which made them suspect she was mentally deranged. She was removed to the hospital, where she was kept169 words
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Advertisement219 1940-04-04 4 WOMEN AMAZED Ik By New MCE POWDER FWI SHADES gt AllF Made by a magic nfUIBIYtt known. This powder is waterm| i UUUBLCb proof. Stays on all day, W f evcn in wind and rain i i taflMPlrJLtnN Prevents nose. Dance Wf < wwniVfl a y evenin g j n219 words
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Article106 1940-04-04 5 Mi\ N. W. Sabine, Asst. Auditor Gold Coast, has been appointed Assistant Auditor, Malaya. Dr. W. A. Balhetchet. Medical Officer Lower Perak, Teluk Anson, has proceeded up-river on inspection. Mr. Gurdial Singh of the Seremban Anglo-Chinese School, the State cricketer, has returned to Seremban after a holiday106 words
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Article183 1940-04-04 5 Presentation 'Of “Laburnum Grove” ‘Laburnum Grove,” J. B. Priestlys clever comedy, which will be presented at the Town Hall. Ipoh, in aid of the Patriotic Fund. Perak Branch, on April 12. was first produced in London at the Duchess Theatre, near Drury Lane, with Edmund Gwenn183 words
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Article206 1940-04-04 5 To Be Held Again This Year Kuala Kangsar. Following the successful holding of a Home Garden’s Competition last year, the organisers are holding a simi ar competition this year. The competition will be open to all residents within the 3 chain area on e main roads in206 words
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Article398 1940-04-04 5 Record Collection In Charity Box Ipoh. Rotarian G. A. Thamsen, who has just returned from long leave, was welcomed back at yesterday s weekly tiffin meeting of the Ipoh Rotary Ciub held at the Hotel Majestic, with Rotarian Y. C. Kang presiding. Rotation Thamsen said that he398 words
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1975 1940-04-04 5 STRONG CASE FOR IMPROVEMENT OF WELD QUAY SUNGEI PINANG Council Member Promises Action MR. JULES MARTIN RE-ELECTED CHAIRMAN TT would appear that something might be done in the near future to improve existing conditions at Weld Quay and at Sungei Pinang for in addition to a very strong case for1,975 words
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Article48 1940-04-04 5 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m, to 7.30 p.m March Mr John Mackie Hume Overture The Ruler Of Spirits Weber Keminiscenes of “Offenlmch” Riviere Waltz Eva Gilbert Selection Round The Map Finck Serenade Mandolins Langey Quick Steo Oh' Oh! Oh! I Wanna Go Home Keyes48 words
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Advertisement396 1940-04-04 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Presenting to-night THURSDAY, 4th APRIL, 1944) For your entertainment a variety of First Class Shows. WEMBLEY PARK MUN NIN CHENG CANTONESE OPERA: “TOOK MONG TAN THEEN" Part 2 NOORAN OPERA OF MALACCA: Inche A Mustar presents “AHMAD BADWI” A specially selected Arabian story and supported396 words
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Miscellaneous256 1940-04-04 5 IT'S A JOYFUL MUSICAL SPREE A—THAT WILL MAKE YOU FORGET f F, V. T jX. THE WAR! COME AND LAVON Air tonditioiiea MAJESTIC jg’ jr OPENING TODAY 3.00 6.15 9.30 ■> J~~~ *"“,t S P.M. MATINEE 15. 30 450 CENTS JUOWS llwlay At DOWNSTAIRS :fM) 615 93Q The Spontaneous-Combustion Girl256 words
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Miscellaneous93 1940-04-04 5 QUEEN'S OPENING TONIGHT 6.15 9.30 Deanna Durbin, acclaimed Queen of the Screen by English cinema-goers, in her latest new Universal, universally new entertainment DEANNA’S IN LOVE The most exciting] event in her life! The most enjoyable experience in yours OK jssß IduSi J j First 11 LOVE K Helen PARRISH93 words
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Article411 1940-04-04 6 TN his review of the progress of J the war in the Commons on Tuesday, Mr. Chamberlain, quite rightly, adopted a firm, yet reasonable, attitude with regard to neutral rights. “Our sympathy lor them,” he said, “must not blind us to the fact that any aid they411 words
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Article147 1940-04-04 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA Deanna Durbin in “First Love” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Gary Cooper in “The Real Glory” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Jessie Mathews in “Climbing High” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. WINDSOR “Garib-Ka-Lal” (Hindustani picture) 6.00 and 9 15 p147 words
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Article503 1940-04-04 6 World’s Longest Postcard JWyrrH the announcement of increased postage rates, I suppose we shall now have to practise economical letter-writing. I was interested, therefore, in reading what must be the world’s record for the greatest number of words written on a postcard. This message was sent home503 words
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Article636 1940-04-04 6 Thursday, April 4. long-expected British Cabinet changes have taken place. Sir Kingsley Wood is to be Lord Privy Seal, Sir Samuel Hoare —Air Minister; Mr. G. C. Tryon—Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Mr. Ramsbotham —President of the Board of Education; Lord Woolton Minister636 words
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Advertisement217 1940-04-04 6 He takes his own family pictures jWHu -DOYOU? You can get a BROWNE camera for as little as $2.1 o You can’t have too many photo- reliable. Just look through graphs of your family. Why not the viewfinder and press the start taking them yourself? trigger a child can do217 words
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Advertisement26 1940-04-04 6 BITULAC. LIMITED Makers of ANTICORROSIVE, ALLMINILJM, AND RED LEAD PAINTS ALSO CEASROT WOOD PRESERVATIVE Enduring Protection Against Tropical Depreciation HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. AGENTS FOB MALAYA26 words
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Article, Illustration4302 1940-04-04 7 FIRMS SAY “NO” TO INCOME TAX II eld Qua v Has Still All Its Mud k And Smell Despite Many Appe a I s Mr. J. Martin Urges Early Action By 1 neoming Committee Of Cham b e r wTRONG comment on Government’s indifference4,302 words
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Article92 1940-04-04 7 Bl RMAH RD. RESIDENTS SEND PETITION The ‘Pinang Gazette” understands that residents of Burmah Road and its vicinity have sent in a petition to the Municipal Commissioners of Penang, supplementing the petition of the “Blue Bus owners over the proposed deviation of the route of92 words
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Article80 1940-04-04 7 Chinese blacksmiths numbering more than 30 employed in establishments in Chulia Street and Gladstone Road have sent in a petition to their employers demanding an increase of their daily wages. The demands are for an all-round increase of 30 cents of their daily salaries, daily work80 words
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157 1940-04-04 7 "The Real Glory,” which opened at the Rex Theatre yesterday is a stirring drama of the early days of the Philippines Commonwealth and the heroes whose gallant deeds in those lawless days paved the way to progress and peace. Gary Cooper, Andrea Leeds and157 words
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762 1940-04-04 7 Reason For Inaction Must BeMade Known To Members ot much good can come from just making strong speeches year after year setting forth the miserable state of IV eld Quay” said Mr. J. P. Souter in adding his comments to that of Mr.762 words
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40 1940-04-04 7 The "Pinang Gazette” understands that Mr. R. M. Young will act as Senior Inspector of Schools, Penang when Mr. J. Bain goes on leave at the end of this month.40 words
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Advertisement105 1940-04-04 7 Another British Triumph I Um C V. >. w.r*-xaaHr?., W iW w/r AIIIk IB N Illi's I ill J jifck JSL. Av'l '-X I v B mN V' W TV It —*2? Here she comes, with her rich gift from the green pastures of England I Ectctory packed with its105 words
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Article142 1940-04-04 8 Young Indian Charged Taiping. A young Indian named Chinniah Marimuthu was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, anc} is alleged to have thrown caustic soda at two people, a man and a woman, on the night of March 30 at Swettenham Road. Produced before Raja Salim in the Magistrate’s142 words
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374 1940-04-04 8 Outstanding Performances By Ford, Mercury Lincoln-Zephyr Los Angeles. Outstanding official records for fuel economy were scored by Ford, Mercury and Lincoln-Zephyr cars in capturing two firsts and one second place in the 1940 running of the annual Gilmore-Yosemite Economy Run January 4, the contest committee374 words
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Article94 1940-04-04 8 Penang. April 3. 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 Lire94 words
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Article446 1940-04-04 8 List Of Contributions Amount previously acknowledged $208,404.05 European Staff Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd 97.00 Asiatic Staff Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd 34.35 Kinta Sanitary Board Staff 9.90 C.M.H Hospital. Tanjong Rambutan Dr. E. Goldberg 10.00 Dr. N. C. Manicavasagar 5.00 Dr A. Sivakclunthu 5.00 Mr. J. R. G.446 words
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Article101 1940-04-04 8 Falsified Meter Accounts Ipoh. Remarking that the accused had been in a responsible job with a good salary hut that he had abused his privileges, the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the Perak Assizes yesterday, convicted C. Jamanulirgam. a former Assistant Inspector of Water-Works at Kamuar. on101 words
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Article306 1940-04-04 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seller» AmpaLs 4/9 5/ A. Amalg. 6/ 6/6 A. Hitams 20/6 21/6 Bangrins 21/ 22/ B. Selangors 1.44 1.47 Hong Fatts 1.03 1.05 Jelebus 72$ 76 Johans 30 32c Kamras 1/6 1/9 Kamuntings 10/3 11/ K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 Katus 23/ 24/ Kramats 11/3306 words
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Article253 1940-04-04 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Seller» Ampats 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamateds 5/7$ 5/10$ B. Selangors 1.42$ 1.50 Hitams 40 42$ Hong Fatts 1.02 1.05 Jelebus 72$ 77$ Jelapangs 29/ 30/ Johans 29 32 J cd K. Kamuntings 8/1$ 8/6 K. Kampars 13/ 13/9 Kinta Kellas 5/6 6/ K. Lanjuts 22/3253 words
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Article244 1940-04-04 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Seller» Ampat 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamated 6/ 6/3ex Bangrin 21/ 22/ Batu Selangor 1.42$ 1.47 i Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.00 1.05 Jelapang 29/ 30/ Jelebu Tin 72$ 75 K. Kamunting 8/3 8/9 K. Lanjut 21/0 22/6 Katu Tin 22/ 23/ Kinta244 words
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Article216 1940-04-04 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/10$ 5/1$ Austral Amai. 5/9 6/3 Ayer Weng 65 70 Batu Selangor 1.45 -1.47$ Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.02$ 1.05 Johan 30 32$c Jelebu 70 75 Kampong Lanjut 22/3 22/9 Kamunting 10/6 11/3 Klang River 1.85 2.00 Kramat 11/3 11/9 K.216 words
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Article284 1940-04-04 8 RUBBERS Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.25 1.32$ Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Bassetts 42$ 471 Batu Lintangs 1.00 1.05 Bentas lo 2s Borellis 1.42$ 1.50 Brogas 67$ 70 Indragiris 1.27$ 1.32$ Kempas 2.15 2.25 c Kuala Sidims 2.30 2.40 c Lunas 1.65 1.72$ M. Pindas 1.35 1.45 Mentakabs284 words
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Article151 1940-04-04 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: ’Spot” £249. 10. 0. £248. 15. 0. "Forward” £247. 0. 0. £246. 10 0 SINGAPORE: s P ot $121.75 $122.00 Business done 75 t ons 50 tons PENANG <s P ot $121.75 $122 00 RUBBER: LONDON: Spot 11 l|l6d. 114sd "Forward" liy 4151 words
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Advertisement190 1940-04-04 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorporated in British India) Head Office: “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga. Pudukottah. Devacottah and Cannanore. Authorised Capital Rs. 50,00,000 Issued and Subscribed Capital Rs. 25,00,000 Paid up Capital Rs- 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, on terms which190 words
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Article112 1940-04-04 9 Mr. S. G. Taylor And Miss Mary King Singapore. Mr. Stephen Gordon Taylor, manager of the Petaling Estate, Selangor, was married to Miss Mary King at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Monday. Rev. A. S. Giles, of the R.A.P., Seletar officiated, and Dr. C. H. Withers-Payne was112 words
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Article111 1940-04-04 9 Kangany Who Was Deaf Seremban. On Friday afternoon a Tamil kangany employed on Fifth Mile Estate, Seremban Sungei Gadut Road, left the estate to proceeed to the toddy-shop in Sungei Gadut village. It was raining at the time, so he carried an umbrella, moreover, he was111 words
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Article451 1940-04-04 9 Announcement Made At Council Meeting Johore proposes to contribute towards the cost of the prosecution of the war by the Allies. This was made known by the Mentri Besar, L’ngku Abdul Aziz, at the Johore Council of State meeting on Tuesday. The amount of such451 words
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Article95 1940-04-04 9 Acfcused Surrenders To Warrant Seremban D. J. White, formerly European gaoler of the F.M.S. prisons, was charged on Monday before the acting Seremban magistrate. Tungku Mohamed, with bigamously marrying Miss J. W. Wett> at Seremban on Jan. 10. 1936, while having a wife. Birdie Rose White,95 words
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67 1940-04-04 9 Zurich. German women have been warned not to argue or complain about food in shops in future, it is learned here. This is the first order given out by Frau Scholtz-Klint, the Women’s National-Socialist leader, as chief of the new “enlightening propaganda” organisation which67 words
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Article228 1940-04-04 9 Kuala Lumpur Case Under New Bill Kuala Lumpur In answer to a summons against Die—thelm and Co.. Ltd., Mr. A. Achwelzer manager of the firm appeared before Mr. W. J. Thorogood (First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur) on. Monday afternoon, in the Police Court. It is alleged that the firm,228 words
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Article61 1940-04-04 9 Singapore. A Chinese, Lim KeDg Seah, was on Monday produced in the Singapore third court on a charge that he on March 31 voluntarily caused hurt to a detective. Tan Peng Yeow, with intent to prevent him from discharging his duties as a. public servant. Accused,61 words
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Advertisement143 1940-04-04 9 poo 0 1 K /Z i "s Bf i J j, There’s a treat coming—their mother has just made the dessert they like best—ice cream made with Jell-O Freezing Mix! And it’s a treat for Mother too, for it’s so easy to make. Just open a tin of Jell-O Freezing143 words
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Miscellaneous1956 1940-04-04 9 TOMORROW ini HiMhl bbcsd?lj K AH Jgk |L Dance Pa; BlßußßhJl^rßi^^^B^jßbu» a« 6.50 Full News Bulletin 7.20 -Talk of the Devil” TO-DAY MADRAS 735 X“'' play radio VUM2 9.57 mc/s (31.35 m.) 8.35 News Summary Bl) C' <9-20 10.50 am 8.50 ‘World Affairs” talk by Vernon L. 250 420 pm.)1,956 words
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Miscellaneous486 1940-04-04 9 NIROM YDB 15.31 mc s (19.61 m.) YDC 15.15 mc s (19.80 m. PLP 11.00 me s (27.27 m.) PMN 10.26 me s <29.24 m.) YDB 9.55 mc/s (31.41 in.) YDD 6.04 mc/s <49.67 m.» 6.20 a.m. Opening News. 6.28 Gymnastics. 6.40 Records. 7.20 News repeated. 7.27 Records continued. 7.50486 words
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Article84 1940-04-04 10 —Reuter. Seven Weeks’ Exercises In Pacific 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—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article56 1940-04-04 10 8.0. W. Total Of 158 Germans In Britain Rugby, April 3. A further list of eight members of a U-Boat personnel, now prisoners of war in Britain, brings the total of combatant prisoners of war in Britain to 158 of whom all l<ut a certain number of8.0. W. - 56 words
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303 1940-04-04 10 COMBATING INTENSIFIED BLOCKADE Reuter. Amsterdam, April 3. Neutral correspondents in Berlin say that Germany undoubtedly proposes to protect her ships in and around Norwegian waters. The method of combating an intensified British blockade In these waters and other ways have been discussed by HitlerReuter. - 303 words
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748 1940-04-04 10 HITLER MOBILISES ALL RESOURCES Decisive Blow Must Be Struck On Western Front Berlin, April 3 “Having the rear and flanks secure, the German armed forces in one firm bloc are facing Britain and France in the West,’’ declared Marshal Goering in a broadcast speech—8.0. W. - 748 words
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Article204 1940-04-04 10 I. —Reuter. THREE HURT BY SPLINTERS London, April 3 Two civilians were injured by shell splinters during last night s German air raid on Scapa Flow. It is also understood that a service man visiting the neighbourhood was wounded by splinters. People ashore declared thatI.—Reuter. - 204 words
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432 1940-04-04 10 Seeking To Establish Air Aral Naval Bases Chungking, April 3 Reports that the Japanese are making a determined effort to clear the Chinese forces holding the mountains in the interior of Hainan Island are confirmed by military despatches. The Japanese are reported to be—Reuter. - 432 words
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Article142 1940-04-04 10 —Reuter. Gains Ma jority In Wisconsin Milwaukee, April 3. Candidates pledged to re-elect President Roosevelt gained the majority of votes in Wisconsin's Democratic Presidential Preference Primary, which is considered to provide the first realism whether the nation wants a third term for President Roosevelt. The—Reuter. - 142 words
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Article178 1940-04-04 10 Reuter. 10 To 15 People Killed Daily In Warsaw Paris, April 3. Further reports of the alleged German methods of terror and extermination appear in the official Polish Journal published in Paris. It is stated that this terror attained its maximum intensity in the provinces “incorporated”Reuter. - 178 words
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Article46 1940-04-04 10 —Reuter. Shanghai. April 2 The British Ambassador. Sir A. ClarkKerr. has decided to reprieve Private Eckford who was sentenced to death for the murder of another British soldier in Shanghai. The death sentence was commuted to imprisonment with hard labour for life. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article36 1940-04-04 10 Reuter. London, April 3. M. lordan. Secretary-General of the Rumanian Ministry* of Finance, has arrived in London as head of the Rumanian trade delegation. Other members have been in London for some time.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article61 1940-04-04 10 —Reuter. Court Of Enquiry To Make Investigations London, April 3. An explosion occurred on Tuesday evening in a Scottish munitions factory’ where three men lost their lives and five were injured. A Court of Enquiry has been set up to investigate the accident. Steps have been taken—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article95 1940-04-04 10 Reuter. Dead And Injured Men Dragged From Debris London, April Volunteer rescuers tonight entered the pit blasted in the earth by the explosion and dragged the dead and injured workmen from under a mass of beams, wreckage and debris. The txplosion is understood to have occurred in aReuter. - 95 words
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Article131 1940-04-04 10 -Reuter. I .S. *’Moral Embargo** Still In Force 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-Reuter. - 131 words
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378 1940-04-04 10 SATISFACTION IN PARIS OVER PREMIER S DECLARATION Paris, April 3 Mr. Chamberlain s speech has given a final blow to any illusions that Hitler might have had on the possibilities of concluding peace without being defeated, says the Petit Parisien. —Reuter. The—Reuter. - 378 words
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Advertisement113 1940-04-04 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.,113 words
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Article583 1940-04-04 11 Results Of Draw Tailing Fairly good entries have been received for the annual North Perak Tennis Championships which will commence on April 18 and conclude on the 21st. Lim Seang Kwee, last year’s champion, will not participate in this year’s tournament as he has been transferred583 words
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489 1940-04-04 11 ONE-GOAL VICTORY FOR INDIANS IN a match which was notable for the many chances lost by both sides, the Indian Recreation Club with an only goal scored midway in the second ha If gained full points from the Muslim Recreation Club in a489 words
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Article83 1940-04-04 11 TODAY SOCCER: O. X. A. vs. P. Garrison Dato Kramat Ground. M.D.S.C. “B” vs. Eastern S.C. Renong Ground. B. R. C. vs. B’worth Malays B.R.C. Ground, B’worth. S.X.I. vs. I.R.C. *‘B” S.X.I. Ground. IOMORROW SOCCER: S.L.R.C. vs. M.D.S.C. C.R.C. Ground. BOXING: Fun Frolic Stadium SATURDAY. APRIL 6.83 words
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Article341 1940-04-04 11 —Reuter. Quarter-Maitre Wins By Two Lengths London. April 2. The following is the result of the Lincolnshire Handicap run at Lincoln over one mile to-day:— QUARTIER-MAITRE 5y (Mrs. A. Bendii) G. Richards 1 UNCLE ARCHIE 5y «Major A. C. Marshall» Mullins 2 TICCA GARI 6y (Duchess of Norfolk,—Reuter. - 341 words
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Article161 1940-04-04 11 Penang-Perak Match Cancelled The Hon. Secretary of the Penang Lawn Tennis Association announce that the Penang-Perak annual InterTennis match fixed to be played on the Penang Sports Club Courts at Western Road during this week-end has been cancelled, owing to Perak being unable to raise a side. A.R.P. Team161 words
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Article58 1940-04-04 11 O.X.A. vs Police Sports Club At the Esplanade on Saturday, at 2.15 p.m. O.X.A. —M. Saravanamuttu, A. J. Williams, W. A. Williams, F. A. Reutens, C. Danker, Khoo Boon Choo, Quah Hock Soon, Ng Kok Seng, L. C. C. Foley, Lim Beng Hong and Yap Yoen Fah. Reserves: G.58 words
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458 1940-04-04 12 FINAL FAST GALLOPS FOR SA TURD A Y Bay Dragon, Rubber Queen And Sultana (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. IT LA AL, Silley and Major Lin dsay Years had their horses out for training this morning at Bukit Timah, when final fast gallops458 words
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1909 1940-04-04 12 “Dry Horses Now Being Spelled x Satisfactorily 1 TN the opinion of Mr. A. E. Carey Foster, M.R.C.V.S., Ve- terinary Surgeon, Straits Racing Association, English horses, though generally conceded to be more brilliant than Australian, are tending to beco me straighter than ever1,909 words
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Article77 1940-04-04 12 Reuter. Kilstar Still Favoured London. April 3. Today’ callover for the Grand National to be run on Friday is as follows: 7 2 Kilstar. 10 1 The Professor. 12 1 MacMoffat. 121 Royal Daniell. 100 8 Milano taken and offered. 100 7 Symaethis offered 100 6 SterlingReuter. - 77 words
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Article789 1940-04-04 12 To Secure Full Co-ordination —Reuter. Rugby. April 4. The following statement in connection with the Ministerial changes has been issued from 10 Downing Street ’“ln deciding upon the changes in the I Government now announced, the Prime Minister has had in mind the desirability of making—Reuter. - 789 words
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Article81 1940-04-04 12 THURSDAY. APRIL 4 TIN: Penang $122 00 Business done 50 tons Singapore $122.00 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36 ic Singapore Spot 36|c COPRA: Sundried $3.90 buy ers np sellers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $5.50 sellers Fair Seed $4.50 sellers MCE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.60 Rangoon Parboiled No.81 words
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Article76 1940-04-04 12 SOUTHEND CELTIC TROUNCED .—Reuter. Regional Soccer London, April 3. Regional soccer matches played today resulted as follows: SOUTH “A” Southend 0, Arsenal 5. SOUTH “D” Bournemouth 1, Queens P.R. 0. WESTERN Everton 7, Stockport 0. SCOTTISH WESTERN Albion 2, St. Mirren 1. Hamilton 5, Celtic 0. Morton 4, Ayr 1..—Reuter. - 76 words
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Obituary54 1940-04-04 12 OBITUARY It is with much regret that I have to record the passing of two Turf Club Secretaries —S. C. Vickers of Penang and P. W. Gleeson of Selangoi. Both had a long connection with their respective Centres and their familiar figures are greatly missed —not only in the Racing54 words
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