Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 May 1940
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Title Section22 1940-05-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 rUBLISHED DAILY Jfo. 111. Vol. XCVIII. FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration387 1940-05-10 1 German Army Strikes BELGIUM ASKS FOB ALLIES’ HELP NEW YORK. MAY 10 THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORA TION STATES THAT GERMANY HAS INVADED HOLLAND. NO DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT. A message from London states that the German Official News Agency foreshadows the invasion of Belgium. The.—Reuter. - 387 words
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Article30 1940-05-10 1 —Reuter. Amsterdam, May 9. Normal passenger traffic on all Dutc.i railways will be resumed on Saturday. This is regarded as indicating the easing the situation. Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article72 1940-05-10 1 —Reuter. Amsterdam, May 10. An official denial that Holland is negotiating with Germany or any other country was given to Reuter last night. The denial referred to the rumour, published abroad that, following German demands, Holland had sent emissaries to Berlin. It is reiterated that Holland’s defensive—Reuter. - 72 words
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125 1940-05-10 1 8.0. W. Rugby, May 10. Copies of the manifesto to the children of France and Britain, signed by Lord De la Warr and M. Sarraut have been distributed to 23,000 children in England and Wales and about 85,000 in France. The manifesto, which appears in both8.0. W. - 125 words
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167 1940-05-10 1 HITLER PLANNING NEW PROPAGANDA MOVE Amsterdam, May 10. The possibility of Hitler considering a withdrawal from Norway to a large extent is being discussed here as a result of reports from Berlin. From the German point of view, it is pointed out that.—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article319 1940-05-10 1 Mr. Churchill Most Likely Successor London, May 10. 1 I*.R S Parliamentary correspondent learns that today’s developments, accelerated by yesterday’s speeches in the Commons, are considered to make the resignation of Mr. Chamberlain almost certain. THE MOST LIKELY NAMES FROM WHICH THE NEW PREMIER WILL BE SELECTED.—Reuter. - 319 words
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Article183 1940-05-10 1 ’—Rented. HARD TO DRAW DISTINCTION Rugby. May 10. Striking passages are contained in the report df the Committee on the Church and Nation, to be presented the general assembly of the Church of Scotland which meets at Edinburgh towards the end of the month. “We’—Rented. - 183 words
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Article66 1940-05-10 1 —Reuter. Bucharest, May 10. It is understood that the Japanese Government has offered to deliver to the Rumanian Government certain armaments, especially anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns. It appears that these weapons proved their worth during the Sino-Japanese war. It is believed that the offer will be—Reuter. - 66 words
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231 1940-05-10 1 —Reuter. Japanese Using YdA,OOO Men Chungking, May 10. A decisive battle for the possession of Siangyang and Fancheng in the Han river valley in Hupeh Province is expected to start tonight or early tomorrow morning, according to Chinese military circles here. The battle, it is—Reuter. - 231 words
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Advertisement19 1940-05-10 1 I J*L.i PT/GATE ii Oy? youg I f° r North Malaya <£ Penang. flgoß .ETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh.19 words
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Advertisement98 1940-05-10 1 I LOOK.' ©a» Agents for North Malaya dk Penang!— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY DT», j Penang and Ipoh. C.S. 91A «XL mkw! .ar’ff’MKV NOB ip WA < .OMm. Y eSHI b IBr ]ine quality MUTTON at extremely low prices Highest grade of mutton exported from Australia, noted for fine quality and superb98 words
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858 1940-05-10 2 Gradual Withdrawal Before Pressure MORE BRITISH TROOPS LANDED Amsterdam, May 9. The German High Command contemplates the abandoning of Narvik to the Allies, .according to the Algemeen Handelsblad’s Berlin correspondent, who declares that well-informed circles in Berlin no longer regard Narvik as a centre—8.0. W. - 858 words
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Article138 1940-05-10 2 .—Reuter. Proposed Pacts R ith And Sweden New York. May 9 The U. S. S. R. is reported to have proposed to Sweden and Finland pacts similar to those negotiated last year with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, according to “usually reliable sources.” says the “Christian.—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article176 1940-05-10 2 Reuter. Tribute By Swedish Press Stockholm. May 9. The “Tidningen” says: “The British follow its fine old tradition, cast off camouflage in a critical situation and speak out as though the enemy and the world are not listening every word. They make no’.attempt to paint a favourableReuter. - 176 words
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Article74 1940-05-10 2 —Reuter. Watched By Crowds In Scottish Town London, May 9 Crowds in a town on the North-East Coast of Scotland at noon today watched Air Force fighters pursue and shoot down an enemy aircraft. The enemy plane, a Dornier, was the sixty-ninth destroyed off the British coast—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article72 1940-05-10 2 —Reuter. Better Sentiment After Initial Dullness London, May 9 On the Stock Exchange, Kaffirs maintained their good disposition and movements again favoured holders. In other directions a better sentiment prevailed after initial dullness. Gilt-edged met with renewed support while the recent sagging of industrials was checked by some—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article25 1940-05-10 2 —Reuter. London, May 9 Mr. Attlee and Mr. Arthur Greenwood visited the Prime Minister at No. 10 Downing Street this evening.—Reuter.’.—Reuter. - 25 words
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Article57 1940-05-10 2 .—Reuter. Chungking Support Affirmed Chungking, May 9. In telegrams to the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce and the Bankers Association, the Ministry of Finance denies the rumours that the Government is restricting withdrawals from the banks. “It has been the fixed policy of the Government to support the currency.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article54 1940-05-10 2 ’—Reuter. When The Empire Is At Stake Gothenlurg. May 9. The “Gotenborgs Posten" says: “England’s extraordinary power is seldom oppressive and often stabilising and peace producing. But when the Empire is at stake. Englishman can show ruthlessness more than anyone else. Now we must be prepared’—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article305 1940-05-10 2 Reuter. DECISION OF CONSERVATIVES London, May 9 A meeting of about thirty Government supporters who voted for the Government last night was held in the House of Commons this afternoon and it was unanimously decided that the next Government must be a real National Government. The HouseReuter. - 305 words
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Article24 1940-05-10 2 .—Reuter. Paris. May 9. Italy's fourth 35,000-ton battleship the “Roma” will shortly be launched at Genoa, according to a Rome telegram.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article824 1940-05-10 2 Bill Introduced DEATH FOR ESPIONAGE AND SABOTAGE London, May 9. TN the House of Commons the Home Secretary. Sir John Anderson, announced that it was necessary to supplement the powers conferred the existing law dealing with fifth column activities. A Bill would be introduced today pr vidingReuter. - 824 words
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728 1940-05-10 2 REAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMONS DEBATE Rugby, May 9. Newspaper comment, not only in Britain but in the Allied and neutral countries and even more notably in Germany itself, has heen quick to realise that the real significance of the two days’ debate in the.—8.0. W. - 728 words
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Article30 1940-05-10 2 .—Reuter. Stockholm 9 It is officially announced 11 May 14. the sale oc petrol will be ly rationed and obtainable ond’ 11 of strict necessity. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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Advertisement37 1940-05-10 2 dancing EVERY j WEDNESDAY I j FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1) AT THE E.&O. HOTEL y Harry Lammert And His Orchestra I Reserved Tables not taken up by 10.30 p.m. I) be disposed of otherwise H TEL. 32237 words
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357 1940-05-10 3 London. IA EL and transport are the measure of Russia’s economic capacity to supply Germany,” declares the special correspondent of the “Manchester Guardian,” explaining Germany’s frantic efforts to get more Ru manian oil. The Soviet output of million tons of357 words
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68 1940-05-10 3 London. -•lore extensive use of light armour Allies’ forces is urged in an article ifi the British Medical Journal. ook two years’ agitation to permilitary authorities to adopt the helmet, declares the author, h nneth MacFarlane Walker. Sixty per cent, of wounded arriving kt68 words
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Article262 1940-05-10 3 R.A.A.F. ON JOB 12 HOURS A DAY London. QINCE making its first operational flight at the beginning of February. the R.A.A.F. squadron serving with the R.A.F. Coastal Command has flown 25.000 miles on convoy escort duty. In its Short Sunderland flying boats, it has escorted 250262 words
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Article2024 1940-05-10 3 Lt.-Cmdr. E. KEBLE CHATTERTON - Lt.-Cmdr. E. Keble Chatterton, famous naval historian, tells below the inside story of a great British bluff that lured the bullies of the U-Boats to their doom. By Lt.-Cmdr. E. KEBLE CHATTERTON rpHE character of a nation changes but little in one generation. Germany by her methods of2,024 words
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Article120 1940-05-10 3 London. ’pHE world prflUniere of the German film “Baptism of Blood,” recording the German conquest of Poland, has been given in Rome. Although the Polish Ambassador is still an accredited representative at the Court, the King of Italy and a distinguished Italian audience, including120 words
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Article207 1940-05-10 3 New French Design A new French air liner, with the passenger compartments built on architectural lines, is nearing completion. Its designs is under the control of M. Michel Wibault, who gives the first details of the machine in the current issue of the French207 words
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Advertisement123 1940-05-10 3 EverybodY Needs This Vital Nerve Food* Found in vast abundance in delicious, health-building QUAKER OATS J Without Thiamin, perfect health is impossible. And Q ua^er O ats off^ rs vou the richest, thriftiest source of Thiamin in your daily diet. So, give your family the benefit of vital Thiamin every123 words
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Miscellaneous87 1940-05-10 3 J WHAT A WAR! by (gilbert Wilkinson X. X ft/' ■s s > LOVEM AND LEAVEM ’S’no use, pal, we ain't registered with. them! I NEWS WITH /t SMfLE—By Palmer i- _i JV," a JR. SHI t/v JRt" ‘F'T i A A x Z AlftZ x Zll fl ft A87 words
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321 1940-05-10 4 Loss Incurred Through Flour Going Bad Singapore. THAT a strike which lasted a month in the Gold Cup Biscuit Factory would have lasted only one day had he not refused the strikers permission to resume work, was the evidence given in the third court on321 words
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Article202 1940-05-10 4 Interest In New British Rudder A Glasgow naval architect has invented a new type of ship’s rudder which has aroused interest in the maritime nations. Tests have shown that among the advantages over its predecessors are increased propulsive efficiency, smaller size, smaller steering gear, greatly reduced first202 words
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Article295 1940-05-10 4 Britain Now Sends 400 Designs Overseas Britain and France, partners in industry as well as war, are busy producing more pipes than ever for smokers all over the earth. The world trade in briar pipes is almost entirely in the hands of the two Allied countries.295 words
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Article117 1940-05-10 4 Range Of 11,000 Miles American aeroplane engineers have developed a basic design for a 125ton aeroplane with a speed as high as 280 miles an hour and a cruising range of 11,000 miles. Mr. Glenn L. Martin, aircraft manufacturer. who made this announcement, said that such117 words
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249 1940-05-10 4 Britain’s ally, Turkey, has entrusted to British engineering firms a £2,000,000 contract which will make Istanbul the most important shipping centr e in the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Seas. New shipyards for building and repairing wall be erected at the Golden249 words
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Article118 1940-05-10 4 Discovery Confirmed The discovery of the planet Amo. has been definitely established by the Director of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, at Uccle states Reuter. It was first noted eight years ago by M. Delporte, an assistant at the observatory, but has since eluded the observations118 words
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Article148 1940-05-10 4 BUSINESS MAN IN COURT Further evidence was on Tuesday recorded in the case in which a wealthy Chinese business man, Tay Tian Guan, is defendant in a maintenance action in the Singapore second court. At a previous hearing, the plaintiff, Ang, Joo Yeang, a 23-year-old Teochew148 words
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221 1940-05-10 4 The British Government has “gone into business” under the title of The English Commercial Corporation, Limited. The company has been formed to break Germany’s grip on trade in the Balkan countries of Rumania. Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Greece, but it may operate in other countries221 words
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468 1940-05-10 4 Construction Of $750, 0f K i Technical School In K. Lumpur More than four months have elapsed since the McLean Commission’s report on higher education was published, but owing to the war and to end-of-term vacations, the consideration of the most outstanding recommendation of468 words
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Article208 1940-05-10 4 Accused Fined $3O At Seremban Seremban. A fine of $3O was imposed by Mr. J. A. A. Faith, the Seremban magistrate, on Wednesday morning on a Chinese named Kong Siew Hong for having carried a dangerous substance, namely a cylinder of sulphur oxide gas, when a208 words
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Article191 1940-05-10 4 Open Verdict MISHAP AFTFR LORRY PASSED Malacca. At the conclusion of an inquiry ;nto the doath of Osman bin Mat. a 12-year-old Malay boy. Mr. f. M. Smith, the' new Malacca Coroner, returned an open verdiet on Tuesday. It was shown by the evidence at191 words
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Article456 1940-05-10 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay May 7. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malry members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be456 words
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Advertisement235 1940-05-10 4 WASN’T SO LONG AGO WHEM- r so i've noticedl and i’vf T" tr- At YOU'RE SO DI FFICUt t\ NOTICED THE REASON TOO. SO ■V* TO PLEASE ANNE MANY HOT DB,NKS AT MEALTIME I <1 GRUMPY AND IRRITABLE'/<4 HAVE YOU OVERSTIMULATED. THE .4 y EXCESS CAFFEIN AND TANNIN IS ■LU235 words
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Miscellaneous15 1940-05-10 4 Ail in a Day’s Work—bv Rick Elmes ALL S (NOT) WELL W'* <•. IwSB t t»-308g15 words
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Article167 1940-05-10 5 Ipoh. A bro-‘.a female bear was brought into i yesterday afternoon by an animai .er. The bear weighed 150 pounds was brought in on a tricycle. It was in Parit. nongst recent callers at Malaya were Mr. and Mrs. A. Allan, •ving at Garden House Hotel. HunLon;167 words
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Article649 1940-05-10 5 Inquiry Into May Day Demonstration GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF POLICE CHARGE Singapore. rpHE inquest on two Chinese who died from gunshot wounds following the May Day riots when Chinese demonstrators, numbering 400, clashed with a party of twenty Police was held on Wednesday and yester day before649 words
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Article297 1940-05-10 5 Alleged Theft Of Gold Ear-rings I An educated youth. Leong May Khoon, stood his trial in the Penang Third Police Court before Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday on a charge of theft of a pair of gold ear-rings valued $5O and cash the property of a297 words
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Article92 1940-05-10 5 Arrangements For Celebration Ipoh. Elaborate arrangements are being made to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the founding of the AngloChinese School. Ipoh, on June 21. There will be a tea party to which all old boys and well-wishers of the School will be invited, amd a92 words
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Article552 1940-05-10 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. G. W. Scott, of the Seremban Railways, has proceeded on leave. Mr. Clarke, Gaoler Seremban, and family have left for Home on leave. Mr. Oliver Marks is stili in a very I poor condition of health and confined to his room. Madame Khor Ee Yoke, wife of552 words
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Article156 1940-05-10 5 Balik Pulau. A Malay of Bukit Kechil who shut up his fowl shed the previous night before retiring to bed woke up yesterday morning to find that the door of tne fowl house lying on the ground- and 12 fowis missing. The loss was not156 words
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Article796 1940-05-10 5 Rich Avenues Of Employment BRITISH RESIDENT’S ADVICE Taiping. “It is a fact that practically every boy leaving school wants to get employed under the Government —it is impossible for everyone to succeed in that ambition I decline to believe that the spirit of adventure amongst boys is796 words
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Advertisement83 1940-05-10 5 POISONED KIDNEYS Fight Germs, Purify Blood and Stop Getting Up Nights To harmlessly flush poisons and acid from kidneys, to purify the blood and orrect irritation of prostate and bladder hat you can stop “getting up nights, gei a package of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Caosules, (Dutch Drops in capsule83 words
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Advertisement476 1940-05-10 5 SHJAFFrRS^y ,an Use i th flows freely, k 1 drees-quickly qnddoes' nofclog WHEN CHILDREN OUTGROW THEIR STRENGTH With rapidly growing children, nourishment must keep pace with growth.» When it doesn’t the child gets thin, pale, weedy, with no energy or incli--nation for food. For extra nourishment, doctors and nurses say476 words
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Miscellaneous293 1940-05-10 5 Biggest Entertainment For This Week-End t Show fully packed Hundreds 4 tied away Even two Big Theatres add not accommodate the huge crowds .7 SHOWS TODAY AT 3i 6,15 9,30 p.m. M jOW S TOMORROW AT MAJESTIC XIA AT 11.30 a.m., 3.00 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. SIMULTANEOUSLY AT (ex Majestic293 words
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Miscellaneous115 1940-05-10 5 ‘LAUGH AND KEEP COOL' Tonight At The Only Comedy Show In Town QUEENS TODAY 3 SHOWS 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. FRANK CAPRA’S “MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON” Co-starring Jean Arthur James Stewart with Claude Rains Edward Arnold Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell Beulah Bondi. Together with the Latest British Paramount News.115 words
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Article486 1940-05-10 6 YV/ILL Mr. Chamberlain resign after all? The answer, judging from today’s cables, would seem to be almost certainly in the affirmative. Mr. Chamberlain has seen the Opposition Leaders and has invited them to join the Government which he proposed to reconstruct, but their reply, as before,486 words
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Article96 1940-05-10 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA: Charles Laughton in “Hunchback of Notre Dame” with Maureen O’Hara. 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” with James Stewart and Jean Arthur 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Charles Laughton in “Hunchback of Notre Dame” with Maureen O’Hara. 3, 6.1596 words
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Article412 1940-05-10 6 Malaya And Nudity Shous TH IE greatest controversy in London at the moment —next, of course, to the conduct of the war is the increasing number of nuditx shows. The effect of such stage ‘’undress on Malayan visitors is dealt with in the following letter to the412 words
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Article699 1940-05-10 6 Friday, May 10. r pHE Prime Minister is now willing to resign if such action will lead to the formation of a new National Government satisfactory to all parties. TIE saw the Labour leaders yesterday and asked them whether they were prepared to serve699 words
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Advertisement266 1940-05-10 6 Awt z wWI /getz** /-^3^O VWA INVISIBLE IMPORTS Anything to deciare, Sir obtained outside territorial waters.” No." J wish there was. I’d refuse to pay No cheroots and then you’d have to confiscate it." No." I’m sorry we can’t help you, Sir. No silk or rubies But might I suggest266 words
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Advertisement41 1940-05-10 6 H ES B K 9 B a K a H W i oA 11 A® 31W 1 nTMnHn 1 *bVJ ill ral iiil iimB 1 fIHKMMHMMIaMftIMHHi 1 Sole Agents B for Penang, Perak Kedah Henry Waugh Co. Ltd. PENANG IPOH H41 words
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140 1940-05-10 7 EARLY MORNING TRAGEDY Fourteenth Case Of Its Kind In Penang ITH dramatic regularity, death has claimed its fourteenth victim withj n tbe last few years by deliberate or accidental falls from upper storeys of the General Hospital to the gro un d below.140 words
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300 1940-05-10 7 Sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment was passed by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the District Court this morning when he convicted a 24-year-old Hylam, Kweh Tong Hin, on a charge of being a member of an unlawful society, namely,300 words
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Article60 1940-05-10 7 TWO DANISH VESSELS GIVEN TO CROWN Singapore. The Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElv.aine. yesterday in the High Court made an order under Prize Court Rules that two Danish vessels, the Chile and Chi lean Reefer, t«e released and delivered to the Crown without any appraisement. Mr. N.60 words
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Article98 1940-05-10 7 Restoration To Normal With Next Shipment Following representations made by leading Chinese druggists in Penang, the Pinang Gazette understands that the suspension of approved forms until the end of June this year in respect of Chinese herbs, has been lifted. At present the price of Chinese98 words
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Article77 1940-05-10 7 No Case Matle In Theft Charge At the close of the prosecution case m which an educated Chinese, Leong May Khoon, was on trial for the alleged theft of a pair of giold ear-rings, valued $5O, and cash s4.do, the property of a Malay woman, the magistrate.77 words
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Article81 1940-05-10 7 The funeral of Mrs. Lim Ann Jean nee Madame Nĕoh Khoon Neoh, who passed away last Saturday a prolonged illness took place from ner residence, No. 64. Noordin Street t 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. The deceased who was 64 years of <ge leaves besides81 words
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Article84 1940-05-10 7 An exciting chase was seen along Suni Pinang Road yesterday afternoon, hen a Tamil was seen hot in pursuit of a mpatriot, who it is alleged, had stolen two sarongs. 'rhe sarongs were left on a clothes line nJ a Tamil is reported to have84 words
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Article950 1940-05-10 7 Crown Suggests Money Was Underlying Motive That the deceased’s wife had got some money from certain insurance and that accused’s wife, a sister, had not received any, was the underlying motive for the attack, was the Crown suggestion in a murder trial which opened950 words
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Article174 1940-05-10 7 Ipoh. The case in which Lau Pek Looi, a young Chiinese is charged with voluntarily causing grevious hurt to an elderly Chinese woman, Hoh Ah Soon at Aylesbury Street on March 29. was compounded before the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, yesterday when174 words
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Article166 1940-05-10 7 Accused Not Called On To Make Defence An Indian labourer. S. Muthu, was acquitted by Mr. A. W. Bellamy in the Penang Police Court yesterday on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to Vengalavan with a knife at Kuantan and Kajang Road junction on April 16. Court166 words
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Article126 1940-05-10 7 Two Chinese Youths Sent To Prison Ipoh. Lai Ah Yong an<± Wong Wah, two Cantonese youths who were convicted by the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, on Monday afternoon on a charge of retaining a stolen chandu pipe, were yesterday sentenced to two126 words
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Article137 1940-05-10 7 L, A. M - J? the Cinemas L, A. M. HAT a fearsome make-up is Charles Laughton’s Quasimodo in Hunchback of Notre Dame,” which is showing simultaneously at the Rex and Majastic. With an eye three inches below the other, bulbous snout and slobbering mouth awry, it is repellent.137 words
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Article195 1940-05-10 7 Rare entertainment for people in Pe nang, who are unfamiliar with Javanese art on the stage, was presented by the Nooran Opera of Malacca at the bangsawan hall, Wembley Park, last night The fare was a drama entitled ’Bulan Gelap Di Kota Semaiang” in four acts.195 words
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Article291 1940-05-10 7 FIVE SUMS NOT ACCOUNTED FOR Kuala Lumpur. Foo Mong Wee, a Chinese salesman attached to a local firm, Messrs. Ban Leong Huat, was produced in Court on Wednesday before Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, and charged with having committed criminal breach of trust291 words
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57 1940-05-10 7 The Pinang Gazette understands that local aerated water manufaciurers have been notithat the duty on table waters will not be ini mediately brought into jorce. The duty on a gallon of aerated ivatcr passed by the Government some time in the beginning57 words
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Advertisement144 1940-05-10 7 Pr.uioo» babiesl beeome sturdy children Jis. I X I I G., 1 Another Trufood babys P. this lovely little girl is the j lEw daughter of Lady L J Ankaret Jackson ou see the results of correct infant-feeding when a Trufood baby begins to sit erect and to crawl. The144 words
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Article94 1940-05-10 8 Penang, May 9, 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/ie On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/ie Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/lt On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3/4 Lire94 words
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Article99 1940-05-10 8 United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd. 242,141; Malakoff Rubber Es tates Ltd. 170,800; Taiping Rubber Plantations Ltd. 106,437; Sungei Batu (Ma laya) Rubber Estates Ltd. 52,900; Windsor (F. M. S.) Rubber Estate Ltd. 23,281; Foothills (Malaya) Rubber Estate Ltd. 31.100; Kuala Mu da Rubber Estates Ltd99 words
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Article859 1940-05-10 8 Profits Drop By 82,000: Less Interest Earned Mr. J. Edgar Jones presided at the Seventh Annual General meeting of British Investment Trust, F.M.S. Limited, held at Chartered Bank Chambers, Ipoh, on Wednesday, May Bat 3 p.m., and others present were Messrs. J. L. Woods and G.859 words
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Article368 1940-05-10 8 Green And Collier, Limited Singapore, May 3. We quote the following influences which have affected the market this week; SATURDAY. (27TH> Market was stagnant and prices were nominal owing to general disinclination to trade. Buyers May June 35 7 8. July Sept. 34 7/8 and Oct/Dec. 34368 words
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Article144 1940-05-10 8 The Singapore Chamber of Cominerc' Rubber Association 1484th Auction, Ist May, 1940 resulted as follows: lbs. tons Catalogued 1.661,145 741.58 Offered 1,565,409 698.84 Sold 1,302,870 581.64 London —Spot 10 15/16d. New York—Spot 19 1/8 cts. PRICES REALISED RIBBED SMOKED SHEET cents per 'b. Standard quality 35 1/2—35144 words
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Article67 1940-05-10 8 Farewell Tea Party Ipoh. A function was held at the Eastern Hotel on Wednesday evening when 24 graduates of the Government Trade School. Ipoh, were entertained to a far* well tea party. 'These boys have just completed their three-year course at the School. Several speeches were made67 words
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Article294 1940-05-10 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenoys 1-20 1.30 Ayer Panas 1.27$ 1.35 Bassetts 40 45 Batu Lintangs 97$ 1.02 k Bentas 95 1.00 Borellis 1.42$ 1.50 Brogas 62$ 67$ Indragiris 1.25 1.30 Kempas 2.05 2.10 Kuala Sidimo 2.15 2.25 Lunas 1-65 1.75 Malaka Pindas 1.32$ 1.37$ Mentakabs 39294 words
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Article297 1940-05-10 8 Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd. 3617 1 hours, 1152.000 cubic yards, 5414 piculs Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Ltd. 1861 hours, 477.000 cubic yards, 1428 piculs. Anglo-Thai Tin Syndicate Ltd. 1052 hours, 181.000 cubic yards, 640 piculs. Kampong Lanjut Tin Dredging Ltd. 1254 hours, 532.000 cubic yards, 2223297 words
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Article25 1940-05-10 8 The Estimated export of dry rubber from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for the month o f April. 1940 was 48,000 tons.25 words
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Article12 1940-05-10 8 Actual tin-ore imports during April, 1940. Total tons 3,812.12 words
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Article286 1940-05-10 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellen Ampat 4/6 4/9 Austral Amal. 5/9 6/3 Ayer Weng 62$ 67$ Bangrin 21/ 21/9 Batu Selangor 1.42$ 1.45 Chenderiang 15/9 16/3 Hitam 39 42 Hong Fatt 1.07 1.10 Johan 29 32 Jelebu 72$ 75 K. Kamunt ug 3/6 9/ K. Lanjut 22/ 22/6286 words
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Article248 1940-05-10 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/6 4/10$ A. 5/6 6/ Berjuntais 9/9 10/ Hong Fatts 1.07 1.09 Hitams 39 41 Jelebus 70 72$ Johans 30 33 K. Kamuntings 8/3 8/9 K. Kampars 12/3 12/9 K. Lanjuts 21/9 22/3 Kuchais 1.65 1.70 Kramats 10/9 11/3 Kundangs 14/ 14/4$ Laruts248 words
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Article207 1940-05-10 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Ampat 4/6 4 Austral Amal. 5/9 5 3 Ayer Weng 62$ Bangrin 21/ Batu Selangor 1.42$ i.47j Hitam 37$ Hong Fatt 1.05 Jelebu 70 Johan 30 K. Kamunting 8/6 9/ Kampong Lanjut 21/9 22 Kamra 1/6 Klang River 1.65 1.7'-=, Kinta Kellas 5/6 Kramat207 words
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Article266 1940-05-10 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/6 4- Sex A. Amalg 5/9 6'3 A. Hitams 21/3 22/3 Bangrins 21/ 22/ B. Selangors 1.42$ 1.45 Hong Fatts 1.07 1.09 Jelebus 72 75 Johans 30 32 Kamras 1/7$ 1/10$ Kamuntings 10/9 11/6 K. Lanjuts 221 22/6 Katus 22/9 23'9 Kramats266 words
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Advertisement90 1940-05-10 8 BANKS The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd.. (Incorporated in British India, DO YOU KNOW 7 Your Flighty Dollar 1 i Entrusted to the Care of THE INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD., f If Earns Interest DAY NIGHT IN Your Savings Bank Account. withdrawals by handy CHEQUES. i s I Advances against goods90 words
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Article461 1940-05-10 9 DUKE’S DAUGHTER HER JEWELS ’‘Mischief*’ Charge Dismissed London. Lady Margaret Drummond-Hay daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton accused on a “public-mischief” summons of falsely stating that jewellery worth £196 had been stolen, was discharged at Tisbury, Wilts, recently. After a 10-minute retirement the magistrates announced their decision that461 words
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Article58 1940-05-10 9 FRIDAY. MAY 10. 1940. INTERNAL AIR SERVICE Wieame’s Internal Air Seiwice will not operate on the 10th instant. With effect from Saturday 11th instant the service between Singapore and Penang return will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with extension to Kota Bharu. Kelantan on Wednesdays and Saturdays58 words
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Article643 1940-05-10 9 Private Faith Based On Public Politics (By BRITANNICUS) London, April 9. Theie are pacifists and pacifists. Some people conscientiously believe that no man can ever be morally justified in taking up arms. They hold that it is better for the individual to suffee torture, or the643 words
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Article209 1940-05-10 9 No Need For Rash Adventures Under the caption "Action is not always strength” the Catholic journal Tablet writes: ‘lt would be a German success if the Government in either France or Britain could be rushed, against its advisers» into actions primarily designed to prove tq public opinion209 words
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Miscellaneous2606 1940-05-10 9 SAIGON HONGKONG A One liequencich wPg V A ZBW2. 609 Me '49.26 X M 105 am News m French ZBW3, -31.49 m.> Wgi B BB C. London 7.20 News ZBW4. 15.19 Me ‘19.75 m.5 > Mc/s ‘16.90 m.» 12.25 p.m. News in French—Rice quota- .j 5 q pjjjn Selections' 012,606 words
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Miscellaneous180 1940-05-10 9 SAN FRANCISCO (TREASURE ISLAND» KGEI 9.53 mc/s (31.48 mJ (From 7.20 p.m to 12.25 a.m.) P.M. 7.50 News in English. 9.50 News in English. 10.50 News in English. 11.20 Financial Service. SINGAPORE ZHL 1.333 kc/s < 225 m.) 12.45 p.m. Concert by Reller s Band. Relayed from the Adelphi Hotel.180 words
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Article47 1940-05-10 10 Reuter. Agreement Reached In Principle Moscow, May 9. An agreement, in principle, is understood to have been reached between Jugo slavia and the Soviet. It is expected to be signed within a few days and will probably be followed by a restoration of diplomatic relations.'—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article61 1940-05-10 10 —Reuter. Egyptian And Arab Legion T x Cairo, May 9. It was disclosed today that an Egyptian and Arab Legion, Egypt’s first Bedouin Cavalry army, distributed among the western desert oases, is now ready for service. The Legion, which is armed vath rifles, daggers and grenades and—Reuter. - 61 words
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463 1940-05-10 10 ADJOURNMENT WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSULTATIONS Premier Invites Deputation Of Influential Back Benchers London, May 9 The only things clear about the political situation at the moment, says Reuter's lobby correspondent, are Firstly, the Prime Minister’s present intention to remain in office. Secondly,Reuter. - 463 words
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112 1940-05-10 10 —Reuter. Number Exceeds Two And A Half Million London, May 9 The King has signed a proclamation directing that, with certain exceptions, all male British subjects within Great Britain who on May 9 have reached the age of nineteen and have not reached—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article129 1940-05-10 10 .—8.0. W. £140.000.000 Raised In 23 Weeks Rugby, May 8 “No limit.” said Sir John Simon, speaking at a luncheon yesterday, "would be put on what Britain might have to spend during the year. Britain’s only concern was putting forward the maximum possible effort for winning the war.’.—8.0. W. - 129 words
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Article62 1940-05-10 10 Reuter. Measures To Enforce Order Chungking. May 9. In order strictly to enforce the compulsory evacuation of persons without residence certificates from Chungking, the Garrison headquarters have instructed all amusement places theatres and cinemas to sell tickets only against residence pernuts Restaurants cannot sell food and shopsReuter. - 62 words
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502 1940-05-10 10 U.S. THINK HE WILL FORM COALITION MINISTRY OR RESIGN New York, May 9 The general impression following the Commons vote, both in the press and in radio broadcasts, is that Mr. Chamberlain will soon be obliged to resign unless he can form a coalition.—Reuter. - 502 words
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431 1940-05-10 10 —Reuter. “Strike Hard.” Urges Lord Birdwood London. May 8 Lord Birdwood said that it was wrong to describe the evacuation of Central Norway as a disaster as it would not influence cur final victory. He regarded the evacuation as a definite achievement of—Reuter. - 431 words
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Article46 1940-05-10 10 —Reuter. Facilitating Guarding Of Neutrality Stockhalm, May 9. It is officially announced that a fairly large band of mines was laid within Swedish territorial waters in the outer part of the Stockholm Archipelago to facilitate the task of guarding Swedish neutrality.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article45 1940-05-10 10 Reuter. Intercepted Off N.E. Coast Of Scotland London, May 9. The Air Ministry announces shortly before midday’ teday that fighter aircraft of the R.A.F. intercepted an enemy aircraft off the North-East Coast of Scotland and shot it down into the sea.—Reuter. - 45 words
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105 1940-05-10 10 —Reuter. Troops Landed R v Parachute Stockholm. May 9 Three or four German transput planes are rushing fresh t; and supplies all the wa to North Norway, according t< -he Svenska Dagbladet. The newspaper says that tK <,. mans landed parachute 1 north of Bardu—Reuter. - 105 words
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153 1940-05-10 10 —Reuter. BATTLE FLEET TO REMAIN IN HAW AH Washington. May 9 The certainty prevails her. that the retention of the United State* bat*, ;leet in Hawaii is a factor in President Roo sevelt’s announced policy of "doing everything we can” to prevent the—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article111 1940-05-10 10 .—Reuter. Counter-Attack Launched By Chinese Chungking May 9. Japanese forces are pushing northward along the east bank of the Han River towards Siangyang. in Hupeh, continuing the advance northward with strong Chinese columns moving behind them according to Chinese reports In south Honan, Chinese forces are facing.—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article50 1940-05-10 10 i.—Reuter. Enemy Raid In Nied Region Repulsed Paris. May 9. A communique states in the region east of Nied, the enemy attempted a raid which was repulsed by the “re of the outpost attacked, of artillery of a support party which at ona x nt into action.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article, Illustration102 1940-05-10 10 Reuter. ONLY FACTS W Hl BREAK DUCE S SILENCE Rome. M; 9 “Having heard my speeches accustom yourselves to my silem facts will break it.” declared Sr- lini today when he addressed sand Italians who had broken and rushed towards the fam in the Palazzo Venezia.Reuter. - 102 words
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Advertisement256 1940-05-10 10 NEW YORK VIA SUEZ Leave P*»aang x PRES. HAYES May 20 PRES. POLK PRES. GARFIELD June X PRES. MONROE June 30 Via Cape x No Passengers NEW YORK SERVICE via Panama) Leave Penang CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS June 11 CITY OF NORFOLK July b GFTY OF LOS ANGELES Aug. 6256 words
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502 1940-05-10 11 (CM ILL SHOULD HAVE A GOOD DAY (By “TIC-TAC”) rpHE large fields for the first day of the Penang races, on Saturday, make picking winners a difficult task but I expect Trainer O’Neill to do best, for he should be able to saddle502 words
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Article300 1940-05-10 11 Rome, the city which for centuries was the central point of South European civilisation, has been devastated several times by epidemics. First of all, during the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the plague, malaria and influenza cruelly raged in Rome, being followed by famine. Ignace de Loyola, Camillus300 words
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Article45 1940-05-10 11 —Reuter. London, May 8. Home soccer and rugger matches played yesterday resulted as follows: SOUTH “D” Reading 2, Palace 4. SCOTTISH WESTERN Rangers 3. Clyde 1. SCOTTISH EASTERN Raith 5, Dundee United 0. RUGBY LEAGUE Featherstone 38, Keighley 8. Bramley 10, Wakefield 42.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article26 1940-05-10 11 The Penang Turf Club Men’s Monthly Medal for May will be played on Sunday, May 19. It will be a Stableford Competition.26 words
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Article197 1940-05-10 11 In the Turf Club area, all traffic will be controlled by A.A.M. scouts. In their own interests, car owners are requested to observe the following instructions:— ARRIVAL Discharge your passengers quickly and send your car to the park. OWNER DRIVERS will keep left on arrival197 words
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Article144 1940-05-10 11 Penang Team Leaves Today The Penang Badminton Team for the Triangular Tournament, leaves for Ipoh by the mail train today. Mr. Tan Teik Lim, Hon. Secretary, will be Manager of the Team, with the following assisting:—Messrs Tan Boon Piew, Tan Leng Im, Khoo Ewe Chan and Robert144 words
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362 1940-05-10 11 Easy Win For Mrs. Carter In Women's Singles IN the quarter-finals of the Men’s Singles of the Penang Tennis Championships yesterday Khoo Tjeng Aun, the rising school boy player, beat Tan Boon Piew, former badminton champion in two sets, 6—4, 6—2. This362 words
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145 1940-05-10 11 Soccer Teams On Tour Ipoh. Taking advantage of the Whitsun holidays two football teams from Ipoh will visit Penang this week-end. They are the Cheng Wah Athletic Association and the Diehards. The Cheng Wah A A., leaders of the Senior Division Football League here,145 words
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Article104 1940-05-10 11 Samy io Meet Tiger Dollah A ten two-minute round bout between Battling Samy and Tiger Dollah will be the main attraction of the boxing promotion at the New World stadium tonight. The fight should provide plenty of action and should give fans full value for104 words
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Article105 1940-05-10 11 TODAY SOCCER: C.R.C. vs. Muslim R.C. C.R.C. Ground. O.X.A. Non-Benders vs. Pulau Tikus XI S.X.I. Ground. TENNIS: Penang Tennis Championships Western Road Courts. BOXING: New World Stadium. TOMORROW SOCCER: P. Garrison vs. M.D.S.C. Glugor Ground. S L R C. vs. P.R.C. Dato Kramat Ground. Eastern S. C.105 words
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1223 1940-05-10 11 Acceptances For Tomorrow t RACE 1 2.30 p.m. PONIES —Class II —Division II —5| Furlongs 0 0 4 SPRING GIRL 6y 9.04 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval 03 0 CODELLUS lly 9.01 Major T. L. Fox Owner 4 4 0 FERNLET 6y 9.011,223 words
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Advertisement114 1940-05-10 11 ALMOST MAD WITH SKIN TROUBLE thousands of sufferers afflicted with Eczema, Pruritus, Psoriasis, or other skin iron 68 «been completely cured by Dr. D. Dennis wonderful beak ’rescription. A few drops applied to the part stope the enting itch instantly. Healing begins at once, the desire catch disappears, discharge and114 words
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Article, Illustration1082 1940-05-10 12 ALL OUTSTATION HORSES AT WORK Pymble Developing Into A Sprinter (By “TIC-TAC”) TV ITH all outstation horses now here for the Penang meet- ing opening tomorrow, including Hobbs’s string which is usually the last to arrive, added interest was attached to the training1,082 words
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Article79 1940-05-10 12 FRIDAY, MAY 10. «IN: Penang $126.25 Business done 100 tons Singapore $126.25 -RUBBER: Penang Spot 37ic Singapore Spot 37 go -COPRA: Sundried small business done Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $5.45 sellers Fair Seed $5.05 sellers -RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $575 Rangoon Parboiled W No 1 $7.7079 words
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Article48 1940-05-10 12 RACE 1 EAST LYNNE BAY ROSE RACE 2— PENZANCE NEW WORLD RACE 3— WORK AND PLAY POOR BILL RAC E 4 —ST. CHARLES SOHO RACE S—PRINCESS PRIM PRUNELLA RAC E 6—AUTHENTIC LIGHT SUPPER RACE 7— EMILY DIGNUS MISS ROD RACE B— DANCING FOAM FIRST LADY48 words
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Article617 1940-05-10 12 8.0. W. AFTER THREE ACTIONS Rugby, May 10. A graphic description of a succession of three actions in the Norwegian campaign enabling three British battalions fighting by day, to withdraw during the short hours of darkness 103 miles over a single track of railway down Gudbransdal8.0. W. - 617 words
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143 1940-05-10 12 IMPORTANT SPEECH TODA Y Wash ini» ton. May 10. rpHE subject of President Roosevelt’s address to the Anieri- can Scientific Congress tonight is being kept a close secret at White House. It is not questioned that President Roosevelt will deal largely with foreign affairs and it143 words
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Article190 1940-05-10 12 Nw Features In Anniversary Number For followers of racing in Malaya (and their number is legion), Tic-Tac’s Raceguide should prove of invaluable assistance in giving them all the information about candidates entered for the Penang Turf Club Extra meeting which opens tomorrow. The May issues, by a happy190 words
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Article104 1940-05-10 12 1. —Reuter. Soviet Asked To Give Further Information London, Maj 9. In the House of Commons, replying to a question regarding the Anglo-Russian trade negotiations, Mr. Butler said that th Government had considered the communication received from the Soviet Government on April 29 and they now asked the1.—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article47 1940-05-10 12 PERAK-PENANG MATCH CANCELLED The inter-State tennis fixture between Penang and Perak, arranged for Sunday and Monday at Penang, has been cancelled as intimation has been received from Perak that most of the players selected to represent the State will be unable to make the journey.47 words
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Article115 1940-05-10 12 SELANGOR TO MEET NEGRI SEMBILAN Kuala Lumpur, Alay 9. Selangor will engage Negri Sembilan in a return soccer match on Saturday May* 11, on the T. P C A. ground Several changes in the home team have been necessitated. A L Henry, Selangor’s skippet for many years will115 words
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Advertisement106 1940-05-10 12 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders for the undermentioned work:— “CONSTRUCTION OF ROADSIDE DRAINS, SEA OUTLETS AND BOUNDARY WALLS AT NORTH BEACH.” Full particulars and tender forms may be obtained from the Municipal Engineer. Tenders which should be endorsed as above will be received106 words
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Advertisement560 1940-05-10 12 Head Office) 21« Penang Read A Phone 1477 1478 with extend Telegrams; “Gazette’ Peatog Rates of Subscription for rlnanf Ga«etu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Loca’ S.S Delivery F.M.S. r Monthly $2.50 $3.00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearlv 15.00 18.00 K Yearly 30.00 36.00 SUNDAF GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Pore'tn.560 words
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