Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 June 1940
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Title Section22 1940-06-06 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESiAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No 134. Vol. xcvni. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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617 1940-06-06 1 Ail Positions intact BIG FORCES HURLED AGAINST LEFT WING Somme Battle Raging Paris, June 6. to authoritative French sources yesterday evening, French troops are holding out against extremely heavy German attacks. It is stated that it may be necessary to cede certain mi ini617 words
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Article81 1940-06-06 1 —Reuter. London, June 6. A number of air raid warnings were given from midnight onwards on the East Coast. Anti-aircraft lii c was heaid at various places and searchlights and lighter planes went into action. it is reported that a number ot bombs were—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article102 1940-06-06 1 Reuter. Question Raised tn Commons London, June 5. In the House of Commons, Mr. Mander asked whether the Polish. Norwegian Dutch and Belgian Governments had given undertakings not to make a separate peace similar to th agreement between Britain and France. Mr. Butlei said that such anReuter. - 102 words
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Article146 1940-06-06 1 .—Reuter. Numbers Reduced hi Certain Areas Rugby. .Tune 4. Th?M nistry of Agriculture .announces ch pr.-caut or.ary measure, numI r; of liv. s* ck in < tain Imited areas in sou h-ee.st England are being reduced. Sto< i of! r- t >n these areas fit for i ni i.—Reuter. - 146 words
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Article, Illustration38 1940-06-06 1 o.ngir was sentenced to dea'h yes-., .uay at the Oi l La ley, according to a Reuter cafcle (See P.-.ge 12), for ti i shcoAr.g of Sir Michael (TDvvyer at the Caxto« Hall me-.-tii ij.38 words
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Article159 1940-06-06 1 Reuter. Paris, June 6. A communique issued by M. Reynaud early this morning states: A Cabinet reshuffle took place yesterday. The Prime Minister becomes Foreign Minister as well as Minister of National Defence, these two Ministries ensuring the conduct of the war. He will be assisted atReuter. - 159 words
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532 1940-06-06 1 London, June 6. An Air-Ministry communique states: Yesterday and last night R.A.F. heavy bombers a gain attacked military objectives in Germany. Oil refineri es and oil-fuel depots in the Ruhr and elsewhere were subj ected to intensive bombing attacks. One of our aircraft is—Reuter. - 532 words
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Article203 1940-06-06 1 —Reuter Shanghai. Jure 6. Reports received here from Chungking states that Siannyang. a strategic city on the west bank of the Han River north oi Hupeh Province, has been recaptured by the Chinese. It is stated that Chinese forces launched a counter-attack against the city on the—Reuter - 203 words
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Article142 1940-06-06 1 —Reuter. No Waterloo For The Allies London, June 4 The Swiss press remains full of admiration for the Northern Allied Armies. The “Tribune” says: ‘The Al’ied defeat at no time and nowhere took on the character of a rout and the way in which the evacuation—Reuter. - 142 words
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Article79 1940-06-06 1 —REUTER. On Norwegian Front STOCKHOLM, JUNE A NEW ADVANCE, NEARLY TEN MILES ALONG THE IRON ORE RAILWAY FROM NARVIK TOWARDS SWEDEN, BROUGHT THE ALLIED FORCES TO SILDVIK WHERE RETREATING GERMANS ARE IN STRONGLY-ENTRENCHED POSITIONS, SAYS THE AFTON BLAMGT’S CORRESPONDENT ON THE LAPLAND BORDER. THE RAILWAY" IS BEING—REUTER. - 79 words
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Advertisement18 1940-06-06 1 ICO W GATE is-siL >r r North Malaya Penang jf** I OWN DISPENSARY LTD.. gjOxtvi' penang and Ipoh.18 words
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Advertisement80 1940-06-06 1 /r SMILER" fed on j| COW GATE i I ifeoi Agents for North Malaya d GEORGETOWN DJTPENSART LTD. I Penang and Ipoh. I DESTROY WHITE ANTS Scientifically, jUS E i PRICES. (I j Sets.. Refills. LARGE for godowns, u factories, coolie- lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 1 SMALL for indi- y80 words
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447 1940-06-06 2 PHESSURE EXERTED IN AMIENS REGION Infantry Supported By Artillery NO AIR BOMBARDMENT YET Paris, June 5. The military spokesman said that the German attack extended southwards as far as the point where the Oise-Aisne Canal enters the Aisne. The second of the two regions.—Reuter. - 447 words
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Article83 1940-06-06 2 —Reuter. FULL AIRCRAFT OUTPUT London, June 5. Lord Beaverbrook has issued an urgent appeal to all workers in the aircraft industry for the fullest output this week and the next. ‘The production which you pour out this week strengthens the battle front next week. Britain stands or—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article95 1940-06-06 2 —Reuter. Nobody In Commons Interested London, June 5. At the opening of the House of Commons the Speaker read a letter from Captain Ramsay stating that he had been under preventive arrest for nearly a fortnight with no charge preferred against him and claiming that this was—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article138 1940-06-06 2 .—BO W Less? Than One-Ttenth Of German Claims Rugby. June 5 It can be computed from the Air Mn istry communique issued during the period that the total British aircraft lost in action since May 10 is 302 —less than one tenth of the total losses attributed.—BO W - 138 words
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Article69 1940-06-06 2 I.—Revtr Geneva Appeal To All Red Cross Societies Geneva, June 5. The International Red Cross Committer has appealed) to Red Cross societies in all nations to help the French Red Cross in caring for over five million refugees from the war-stricken areas who arrived in FranceI.—Revtr - 69 words
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Article63 1940-06-06 2 r—Reuter. Most Groups Generally Slightly Lower Londo-r, June 5. On the Stock Exchange, industrials improved early on Sir Kingsley Wood’s toinouncement yesterday *bat the Dividend Limitation Bill had been dropped. The gains were not fully held ewing to lack of support in late tradnig. Giltedged were unchanged tor—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article30 1940-06-06 2 —Reuter London, June 5. Six miners were killed and eight others suffering from burns as a result of a colliery explosion near South Emsali Yorkshire.— Reuter—Reuter - 30 words
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Article250 1940-06-06 2 —8.0. W. Paris, June 5. The air raid alarm was sounded in the central region of France at 1.20 p.m. Enemy bombers dropped bombs on a number of objectives. French fighters ascended. The alarm was also sounded in the west central region from 2 p.m.—8.0. W. - 250 words
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Article93 1940-06-06 2 —8.0. W. Sir Stafford Cripps New Ambassador Rugby, June 5 The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs .stated in the House of Commons that the Government has asked the Soviet Government for an agreement to the eppointment of Sir Stafford Cripps to be H. M. Ambassador at Moscow in—8.0. W. - 93 words
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Article58 1940-06-06 2 —Reuter. Question Receiving Consideration London, June 5. Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare, Parliamen tary Secretary for tile Dominions, told questioner in the House o* Commons tha the question of evacuating children from Britain to Canada and Australia was receiving urgent consideration and he hoped tc be able to..—Reuter. - 58 words
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613 1940-06-06 2 CHANGE OF POLICY MIGHT BE MISINTERPRETED London, June 5 In the House ot Commons at question time, Mr. Thurtle asked tin Minister of Information why his Department “continually issue for publication German official communiques containing falseclaims of successes of the most extravagant character.—B O.W. - 613 words
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Article89 1940-06-06 2 .—8.0. W. 68 French Soldiers Rescued Rugby, June 5. Sixty-eight French soldiers, who had been adrift in the Channel for twenty feur hours in a motor launch in whicn they embarked from Dunkirk. w T ere rescued by a South-East Coast lifeboat this morning..—8.0. W. - 89 words
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Article430 1940-06-06 2 t Rugby, June Reports from the United States indicate that there is full recognition in other parts of the world that the British spirit, uncrushed by a colossal military disaster, has been quickened to new determination and that whatever the future may bring, the fight will430 words
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Article137 1940-06-06 2 .—Reuter. India, Ceylon And D.E.I. Suggested London, June 5 A question in the House of Commons by Mi Wedgwood suggested the desirability of building planes and training pilots in India. Ceylon. Palestine, South Africa and the Dutch Indies and the training of pilots in Egypt..—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article147 1940-06-06 2 8.0. W. Engineering Industries Affected By Order Rugby, June 5 The Lord Privy Seal made a state,"' otto the House of Commons on the Government’s proposals for the regulation of be engagement of workers. He said that under the powers conferred by the defence regulation, the Minister8.0. W. - 147 words
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Article98 1940-06-06 2 8.0. W. Nine British Vessels Attacked By Enciin London, June Replying to a question in the Hou: Commons, Sir Victor Warrender, Fi r, i Secretary to the Admiralty, said i since the outbreak of the war nn tish hospital ships was bombed, or machine-gunned by the Gt despite8.0. W. - 98 words
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Article135 1940-06-06 2 s —Reuter Cherbourg And Havre Amon" Others Still Open London, June 5. Authoritative circles comment that the Prune Minister’s mention of the loss ot the Channel Ports referred only to four northern ports and that while this is admittedly an important reverse, it is tos —Reuter - 135 words
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Article102 1940-06-06 2 .—Reuter. Ready To Accept New Sacrifices Cairo, June 4. The "Al-Masri” says that if Italy accepts for herself to join the mad aggression, Egypt and her Allies will know how to repulse the aggression and there are on the frontiers of Egypt armies, war equipment and.—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article104 1940-06-06 2 —Reiter. Employee Of Labour Exchange Fined London, Jnne 5. A Labour Exchange employee named S. H House was fined ten pounds and five guineas costs at Mansfield. Notts, for spreading a rumour which he informed the Police he heard on the German news broadcast relating to—Reiter. - 104 words
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Article39 1940-06-06 2 —Reuter. Proposal To Relieve British Hospitals Canberra, June 5. Mr. rrhorby. Minister of Health, proposed that Australia should establish an organisation to care for sick and wounded soldiers in order to relieve British hospitals.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article38 1940-06-06 2 —Reuter. New Labour Leader In Upper House London. June 5 The meeting of the Labour peers appointed Lord Addison their leader in succession to Lord Snell, who had been appointed Captai a of the •Gentlemen —atAmis.—Reuter.-—Reuter. - 38 words
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Advertisement56 1940-06-06 2 I I I STEEL H I WINDOW FRAMES I FRENCH DOORS RE etc. etc. rj R| J' E F 111 Equal to the best ft imported makes, i l E I I I 11 i IM I! < jy manufactured ry i II EASTERN MFG. CO. I 1 1, River56 words
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437 1940-06-06 3 Bodyguard Protects The Man With A New Pace London. “DUBY” SPARKS, the man who escaped from Dartmoor on January 10 and has created a record by remaining at liberty ever since, has been living in a flat in Soho. He has another hide-out437 words
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Article124 1940-06-06 3 Harry Tate —the comedian with the motor —used to earn £250 a week when he was top of the bill. But his will, published recently shows that he left only £1,049, with net personalty £lO6. ‘‘When father retired 13 years ago he had investments) worth arx>re124 words
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Article292 1940-06-06 3 COURT CONCEALS THE SOURCE London. 4 MAJOR’S wife told the re- gistrar at Great Yarmouth Bankruptcy Court that until January of last year she received an allowance from abroad ranging from £2OO to £3OO a month. The woman is Mrs. Elizabeth Irene Lauriston Scott, formerly of292 words
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Article176 1940-06-06 3 xciting race after a car was engaged in by a motorist and a i motor cyclist in Sydney the other day. M.-s Muriel Godwell. 18, of Regents’- --t Ryde, had been injured in ria-road, Ryde, shortly before the started. .cording to the police report, Miss176 words
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Article382 1940-06-06 3 Hurl A Ton Shell Many Miles Huge guns, of which the largest are capable of hurling a 4on of metal for many miles, are included in the massive artillery armament of the B E.F now being used against the German onslaught in Belgium. Some are equipped382 words
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241 1940-06-06 3 BRIBE CHARGE TRIAL QUESTIONS about “backstairs influence” were put to a company director and his son at the Old Bailey the other day. They gave evidence in a case in whicli Lawrence Donelan, a 44-year-old draughtsman, is accused of trying to obtain bribes241 words
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Article257 1940-06-06 3 London. IN 18-year-old German refugee, homeless and penniless, was sent to prison for seven days the other day at Southend. When he leaves prison he will be interned. He was Kurt Lowenstein, son of a Jew who once owned a chain of multiple stores in Northern257 words
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Article99 1940-06-06 3 Seedsmen are having a record year. The demand by gardeners and allot-ment-holders for vegetable seed is “phenomenal.” The sale of flower seeds has also boomed. Nurserymen in all parts of the country are reporting that the fruit tree business, which suffered badly in the heavy frosts99 words
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333 1940-06-06 3 CONVERTING EMPTY HOUSES London. houses in reception areas can now be taken over by local authorities and run as hostels for certain evacuated children, writes John Slee in the “Daily Herald.” The Board of Education and the Ministry of Health have decided to allow333 words
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604 1940-06-06 3 ALISON SETTLE - Women Versus Waste: WorkParty Transformations r FHE factor of this war is time. There isn’t an hour to spare, not even a moment to spare. Gather in the national savings now.’’ Those were the words which Sir Robert Kindersley, chairman of the National Savings Committee, used to women at a604 words
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Advertisement130 1940-06-06 3 I PEPSOBENT tSEjPLPSOUtNr TOOTH TOOTH j POWDER PASTE CONTAIN I IRIUM- FOR GREATER CLEANSING POWER The Blood is the Stream of Life.** IMPURE BLOOD is the root cause of Skin Diseases, Boils, Eczema, Rashes, Ulcers, Sores, Painful Joints, Rheumatic complaints. Unless the blood is cleansed of impurities and poisons, the130 words
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Miscellaneous49 1940-06-06 3 .WHAT A WAR! e By Gilbert Wilkinson ’Xi?/ dSF Jr HORACE, THE HOROSCOPE FAN 6.—Something you rather thought zvas earning your zvay zuill hang fire. This should prove all to the good. Entanglements that have hampered your movements may prove a blessing. Try to get away for a bit.49 words
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2650 1940-06-06 4 Two Men Who Were Responsible LENIN AND STALIN Prof. W. E. Dyer’s 8.M.8.C. Broadcast Talk TWENTY-three years ago Imperial Russia collapsed under the weight of its own ineptitude and gave place, after a period of civil war, to the state we know as the2,650 words
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Article473 1940-06-06 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay June 3, 1940. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members ol their households, thus helping to kee( the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will473 words
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Article159 1940-06-06 4 Drop In Exports Recorded The value of the gross trade of Mala’ a in April amounted to $148.516.000 a drop of nearly $l6 millions compared h the previous month. It is the lowest figure for the first four months of the year, be cumulative total of159 words
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Advertisement187 1940-06-06 4 HURRY! I Here s your LAST CHANCE to obtain a coloured BfJlk PORTRAIT of your favourite FILM star Century Fox This is your last opportunity to obtain a beautiful artistic portrait of your favourite film star! These lovely pictures measure 12 in. x 9 in., splendidly mounted and reproduced in187 words
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Miscellaneous19 1940-06-06 4 All in a Day’s Work— by Rick Elmes F(H? I /US I HE I fl y\\A\ 7) x 119 words
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Article70 1940-06-06 5 Sungei Patani. The jnese Islamic South Asia Godwin Delegation, after their visit Bal will visit Sungei Patani tomorrow. In 1 “our of their visit, the various Patani corrjmunities jointly the Delegation a tea party 10 be held at the Malay Vernacular Jalan Pengkalan tomorrow 470 words
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Article50 1940-06-06 5 ’•mg wreaths were received Oi ral of Mr. Chung Ah Ming Mr. and Mrs. Yap Hoon and Mrs. Chew Kam Chuan. tr l! g Mooi Kooi, Soo Ah Kher.g <(1 Looi Ah Fong, Messrs. Chi i 3 lf Co Mr. and Mrs. Lim Ghee50 words
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506 1940-06-06 5 Particulars Of Articles (Aven TRAVELLERS SHOULD OBTAIN PERMITS |j NDER the Defence Regulations certain prohibitions are imposed on the conveyance out of the Colony otherwise than by post of various forms of printed, written, typewritten and pictorial matter. Particulars of these prohibited articles are set506 words
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Article71 1940-06-06 5 The following have been awarded the Cavendish Memorial Scholarships for 1940: Miss Lee Wee Chee, St. George’s Girls’ School (father beipg a member of the Penang Government Medical Department Co-Operative Thrift and Loan Society). Goon Fart Chee, Penang Free School (father being a member of the English71 words
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Article236 1940-06-06 5 Malays Charged With Assault And Mischief The fracas at the Victoria Green during the soccer match between the Chinese Recreation and the Muslim Recreition Club on May 10 was recalled before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday, when two Malay youths, Ahmad bin236 words
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Article129 1940-06-06 5 Miss See Gaik Inn And Mr. Ong Yew Ghee A pretty wedding took place at 102 Tanjong Tokong Road yesterday when Miss See Gaik Inn, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. See Beng Laik, was married to Mr. Ong Yew Ghee, of the Season Chemical Co., son129 words
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Article72 1940-06-06 5 Teh Thean Poh claimed trial before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday to a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to Yeoh Boon Tuah and Goh Khoon with a spear used for picking coconuts about 7 p.m. on June 3 at Kampong Greenlane. The case72 words
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563 1940-06-06 5 Play To Aid Patriotic Fund There is great enthusiasm among the Penang public over the forthcoming Malay dramatic performances to be staged by the ILnahjm Club Dramatic Circle, Kulun, at the Wembley Amusement Park on Wednesday and j Thursday June 12 and 13 at563 words
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Article366 1940-06-06 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL The Johore Government is sending this year to Raffles College six students to be trained as Malay officers. 5fC Mr. and Mrs. I. Impey and P|O C.R. Hammond ot Manila have left for Lon don. Dr. Hanna, of Singapore, is staying at the E. O. Hotel during this366 words
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Article103 1940-06-06 5 Health Authorities Take Precautions On the advice of the local health authorities, school children in Penang are at present being vaccinated against typhoid. This was taken as a precautionary measure, as it is now exactly a year since the last typhoid epidemic in Penang when over103 words
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Article62 1940-06-06 5 Mr. Sultan Merican Elected President Ipoh. The Raja Muda, Perak, presided at yesterday’s inaugural meeting of the Perak Muslim Association, held at the Ipoh Town Hall, and which was attended by about 250 Muslims, Malays and Indians from throughout Perak. Mr. K. Sultan Merican was elected the62 words
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Miscellaneous277 1940-06-06 5 A Sparkling Entertainment Made With “The Goldwyn Touch” OPENS TODAY WITH 3 SHOWS AT 3; 6.15 9.30 P.M. S J Penang's Most hw JI Luxurious Air-Conditioned Theatre Controlled By SHAW BROS. LTD. Singapore. The Finest Comedy-Drama of the New Season Samuel Goldwyn presents “RAFFLES” with id Niven Olivia de Havilland277 words
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Miscellaneous468 1940-06-06 5 TODAY’S Outstanding Event 6.15 9.30 QUEEN’S Paramount’s Million Dollar Spectacle Two Years To Produce 12 Months in the Filming! Giant Cast of Thousands MMM I PRESTON FOSTER ELLEN DREW ANDY DEME J WliiAM HENRY'RAIPH MORGAN GENE LOCKHART MARJORIE GATESON KITTY KELLY MONTE BLUE J Directed by P.ul H Sioen Screen468 words
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Article423 1940-06-06 6 IYAR. Churchill’s war review on Tuesday was remarkable in more respects than one. It was remarkable for the Premier’s frankness in admitting that the Flanders battle had proved a “colossal military disaster’’; it was remarkable also for the tale of heroism which the Allied forces had423 words
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Article110 1940-06-06 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA "Intermezzo” 3, 615 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA "Geromino” 6.15 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA "Raffles” 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA "Jaya Kodi” (Tamil Talkie) 6 and 9.30 p.m WEMBLEY PARK Cantonese Opera, Nooran Opera Ladies’ Guest Night. CAPITAL TALKIE “Million Dollar Legs.” FUN FROLIC110 words
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Article504 1940-06-06 6 Red Cross Depot TN the present rush to send donations to the War Fund, another though smaller collection is apt to be overlooked. I am grateful, therefore, to a reader for remindmg me of the existence of the loc.'i Red Cross Depot. The Committee have been doing504 words
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Article574 1940-06-06 6 Thursday, June tt. r pHE greatest battle of all time—that was how the battle of Flanders was called. The new German offensive on the Somme yesterday is developing into an even greater battle. opening day’s fighting may he said to have closed in favour,574 words
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Advertisement322 1940-06-06 6 V I .L, Vi I < She gets good 'J T I pictures j/ lat the touch of a trigger I j i -SOGAHYOU L_ —J Yau can buy a i GHOWHIE’ camera for es little as $2.10 Even if you’ve never taken a snap you’ll be proud to show322 words
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Advertisement34 1940-06-06 6 A -J© u w I 1 A /R Jir A C€P€A FASHION J M WEAR CEPEA HOYPARELLE SIXLINE FAST COLUvii GLAKnNTEE IN THE NEWt.»f COLOURINGS AND DESIGNS. Sole Agents: (pffildo) HENRY WAUGH CO., LIT).34 words
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Obituary66 1940-06-06 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH UM -On Thursday, 6th June, 1940, at 8.15 a.m. at his residence No. 76 Kinta Lane, Penang of Mr. Lim Teong Chee aged 77. Deceased leaves his wife, three sons, one daughter and many grand-childnen to mourn their loss. (Deceased is the father-in-law of Mr. Tan Chew66 words
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1028 1940-06-06 7 North Malaya Total Now Over $120,000 QHEQUES to the War Fund continue to pour in and the Penang] total this afternoon exceeded the sum of $76,000, while the Perak total has swelled to over $41,000 overnight, due to several substantial donations received yesterday afternoon,1,028 words
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Article59 1940-06-06 7 Cheques made payable to “The War Fund” should be sent to this office (216, Penang Road), and they zvill be duly acknowledged in these columns. Perak contributions •nay be sent to our Ipoh office, 123, Brewster Road. Contributors are asked to write their names in59 words
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Article120 1940-06-06 7 Two Europeans travelling in a highpowered saloon car were involved in a nasty motor crash at Farquhar Street near the junction of the Leith Street Ghaut at 12.10 a.m this morning. The car. a Dodge saloon (P. 755 crashed into the wall of the St.120 words
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255 1940-06-06 7 j Youth Must Not Take To Secret Societies "Croat Britain and her .lilies, and China are fighting for the same cause democracy—and against aggression.” said Mr. V eh Teh-ming, the new Chinese Consul, Penang, in an interview with a “Pinang Gazette” reporter yesterday.255 words
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Article207 1940-06-06 7 CAR TURNS OVER AT BAYAN LEPAS (From Our Own Correspondent > Balik Pulau. While conveying a newly-wedded couple on their way to Bukit Mertajam, the residence of the groom’s father, a big saloon car pitched into the left side drain immediately after negotiating the big curve207 words
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Article287 1940-06-06 7 Gaol Of One Month On Each Charge Having pleaded guilty before Mr W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, to five charges of theft of bicycles in Penang. Tan Cheng Hoe, was sentenced this morning, to a month's rigorous imprisonment on each charge the sentence to run consecutively,287 words
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1012 1940-06-06 7 Machine Might Have Hit Tree When Turning Back Kuala Lumpur. rjAHREE theories relating to the causes of the disaster which befell the Wearne’s mail plane, the Governor Raffles, when it crashed during a thunderstorm on the afternoon of May 3 on the1,012 words
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Article45 1940-06-06 7 The public are reminded that as no invitations will be. issued for June 13, tnd as only a limited number of reserve seats ace available, those washing to obtain seats shvuLl apply to the Adjutant, 3rd. Battalion. S.S.V.F. (F, A P.W.V.C.), Penang45 words
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Article160 1940-06-06 7 (To the Editor, “Pinang Gazette”) Sir,—With reference to your leading article on this subject in the issue of 4th instant, the blame for the falling off in the use of these stamps lies at the door of the authorities, not the public. On several occasions I have sent160 words
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Article78 1940-06-06 7 When the case, in which Zain bin Latip' claimed trial to a charge of theft of elec-* trie switches valued $7.15 from 9 Rangoon Road on May 28, was mentioned again before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Tnird Magistrate, yesterday Asst. Court Inspector Chanan Singh informed the court78 words
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Advertisement130 1940-06-06 7 -•ALWAYS SUPREME foMK. In the Sunday Despatch Bonny Baby Competition JR 1934, open to all comers WMk 10 babies out of the final < F 12 were fed on COW f GATE. Here are three including 0 A the first prize-winner! ill M Could there by a more fl M130 words
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1380 1940-06-06 8 Helping Those Who Seek Rehabilitation MR. R. P. PHILLIPS ON EFFECT OF PRISON LIFE 44T SUBMIT that the Society warrants greater assistance and interest on the part of the public; it continues to justify support in it» work of helping those men and1,380 words
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Article298 1940-06-06 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 3/104 4/3 A. Amalg 5/3 5/9 A Hitams 19/6 20/6 Bangrins 18/9 19/9 B. Selangors 1.38 A 1.41 J Hon g Fatts 106 I.oB| Jelebus 62 65 Johans 29 31 Kamras 1/3 1/6 Kamuntingß- 9/9 10/6 K. Lanjuts 20 20/6 Kramats 10/298 words
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Article269 1940-06-06 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.174 1.224 Ayer Pana s 1.174 1.224 Bassetts 40 45 Batu Lintangs 95 974 Bentas 924 974 Brogas 624 65c Indragiris 1.20 1.25 Kempas 1.90 2.00 Kuala Sidimg 2.05 2.15 Lunas 1.55 1.65 Malaka Pindas 1.30 1.35 Mentakabs 37 J 40 New269 words
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Article243 1940-06-06 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ainpats 3/7j 4/14 A. Amalgamateds 5/3 5/9 B. Selangors 1.374 1424 Hong Fatts 1.021 1.04 Jelapangs 25/ 26/ Jelebus 60 65 Johans 274 30 K. Kamuntings 7/6 8/ Kramats 10/ 10/6 K. Lanjuts 19/6 20/ Kuchais 1.55 1.624 Katus 20/ 20/9 Kundangs 12/74 13/243 words
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Article179 1940-06-06 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seller» Ampat 4/ 4/3 Austral Amal 5/3 5/9 Bangrin 18/ 19/ Batu Selangor 1.374 1.424 Burma Malay 21/6 22/6 Hong Fatt 1.05 1.10 Kampong Lanjut 20/ 21/ Kamra 1/3 1/6 Killinghall 12/ 13/ Klang River 1.674 1-724 Kramat Tin 10/ 10/6 London Tin 2/3179 words
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Article298 1940-06-06 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers SellersBatu Lintang 92 4 974 Broga 60 65ex Connemara 1.25 1.35 ex Indragiri 1.15 1.25 Kuala Sidim 2..05 2.15 New Scudai 874 92| Sungei Tukang 974 1.024 MINING Ainpat 3/9 4/1$ Austral Amal 5/ 5/6 Ayer Weng 60 65 Batu Selangor 1.374 1.42$ Ber298 words
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Article71 1940-06-06 8 Latest List Of Contributions Amount previously acknowledged $269.529.79 Anglo-Chinese School, Kampar 23.00 Hon. Treasurer, Lower Perak: Sale of tickets for “Allied Forces” per District Officer, Lower Perak 76.60 Bruas Charity Shows 1.101.42 Kinta Sanitary Board Staff 14.45 S. T. Re°s 16 00 Asiatic Staff cf Sime Darby71 words
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Article54 1940-06-06 8 Mrs. A. W. Pinnick will speak, on the subject “Dramatic Activities of My Childhood” at the weekly class of the Georgetown Abbey Players which will be held at the Anglo-Chinese Boys’ School Hall, Westlands Avenue, at 6.30 p.m. All who are interested in Art and Drama are54 words
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Article83 1940-06-06 8 Penang, June 5, 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/lb New York Demand 47 Montreal Demand 51 3/4 Paris Demand 2062 3/4 Milan Demand 711 1/2 Zurich Demand 208 1/2 Batavia Demand 88 1/2 Calcutta Bombay Rangoon Demand 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 5383 words
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Article55 1940-06-06 8 Counsel Has Tonsilitis The Supreme Court suit fixed for hearing yesterday and today before Mr. Justice Aitken, between Khor Kok Khoon and others and Tan Keng Wool and another was postponed to June 18 and 19 as Mr. T. E. Conaghan, Counsel for plaintiffs, is suffering55 words
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Advertisement209 1940-06-06 8 JAN K S fa IMHhIMA 41 \WKBSIV jt i 1 r Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals, o I I Further particulars will be supplied on application. The Indian Overseas Bank,209 words
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Article802 1940-06-06 9 Much Material Waits Transport From Haiphong Chungking. TAESPITE China’s gallant efforts to keep supply routes open, a decided pinch is being felt since Japanese troops cut the road from French Indo-China to Nanning and stopped rail traffic to Yunnanfu by bombing. Valuable supplies are802 words
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Article506 1940-06-06 9 Malay ‘'Bad Hats’’ Sentenced Kuala Lumpur. The vigilance of a police constable at Kepong when he “spotted two bad hats” and had them shadowed round Kepong town, resulting in their arrest eventually, for theft of a roll of white cotton cloth from a piece goods .-hop506 words
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Miscellaneous2529 1940-06-06 9 ROME HONGKONG OW &jja k4B a.m. News m English <31.15 m.< Ont of the following frequencies will be HS Teß 2.45 News in English HB —X 9 BBnSr flg 4.35 (Approx.) News in English <31.15 m.) ZBW2. 6,(<9 Me <49.26 m.< ■V B BIHb JB| JwM 6-50 News in English2,529 words
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Miscellaneous214 1940-06-06 9 SINGAPORE ZHL 1,333 kc/s (225 m.) 1.15 p.m. Miscellaneous Gramophone Records. 1.30 News and mid-day Rubber Tin and Copra prices. 1.45 Interval. 5.00 Malay musical Entertainment from the Studio, by the Scudai Redan Ghazal. 5.45 Teocnew dramas.! 6.25 Teochewi selection from “Ban Lee Tng Seng-.”! 6.45 Musical Interlude.! Weather Report.214 words
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Article810 1940-06-06 10 STRONG ENEMY THRUST NEAR REGION OF AMIENS Paris, June 5 A French communique says that all information from the front since the early hours to-day shows that a new battle has begun. Violent enemy efforts up to the present are being directed between the—Reuter. - 810 words
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Article159 1940-06-06 10 Reuter. Rome Press Preach Inevitability Of War Rome, June 5. The fact that the communique after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting made no reference to war does not necessarily mean that the decision has been postponed. It is pointed out that Signor Mussolini is under noReuter. - 159 words
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Article94 1940-06-06 10 —Reuter. MR. CORDELL HULL GIVES HIS APPROVAL Washington, June 4 It is revealed that Mr. Cordell Hull has written Senator Bloom, heartily approving his resolution which was discussed by the committee today. No action was taken. Mr. Hull said: ‘The Government must necessarily insist that the possessions—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article135 1940-06-06 10 —Reuter. Relieving British Forces There Ottawa, June 5. Mr. Mackenzie King informed the Commons that Canadian troops have been sent to British West Indies to relieve the British forces there. It was now being decided, he said, whether Canadians would continue as defence troops in.—Reuter. - 135 words
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Article80 1940-06-06 10 .—Reuter. Three Hundredth Y ear Of Independence Lisbon, June 4. Many’ thousands of people today attended the celebrations at Guimares to mark the eight hundredth anniversary of the foundation there of the Kingdom of Portugal and the three hundredth anniversary of Portugal’s independence. Features of the celebrations.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article51 1940-06-06 10 .—Reuter. Alleged Kidnapping Of Russian Soldiers Kaunas, June 5. Sixty-four persons have been arrested at Vilna in connection with the Soviet allegations that Red Army troops had recently been kidnapped in Lithuania. One of those arrested, it is alleged has admitted working on behalf of a foreign.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article58 1940-06-06 10 .—Reuter. British Troops In Bodo Area Withdraw London, June 5 A British War Office communique states that on the night of May 31 and June 1, British forces in the Bodo area were withdrawn by sea. having achieved their purpose of delaying the enemy advance until Allied operations.—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article70 1940-06-06 10 —Reuter. Approval By XV ays And Means Committee New York. June 5. An houi’ after Roosevelt’s approval of the defence taxes of a thousand million dollars, the Ways and Means Committee unanimously voted an amendment to the pending Defence Tax Bill, increasing the national debt limit—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article69 1940-06-06 10 —8.0. W. Pilot’s Bag Of 70 Enmy Aircraft Rugby, June 5. Amongst the latest decorations awarded to R.A.F personnel is a D.F.C. to Squadron-Leader Halahan whose squadron has .already destroyed seventy enemy aircraft. Western Australia is represented in this list by Flying Officer Glyde who comes from Perth—8.0. W. - 69 words
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Article79 1940-06-06 10 .—Reuter. Allied Reserves Delivered At New York New York, June 5 One of the greatest mass movements of gold in history is now proceeding with the transport of the reserves of Britain and France with those of the Netherlands and Belgium to the United States..—Reuter. - 79 words
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131 1940-06-06 10 —8.0. W. One-Fifth Of Those Remaining Registered Rugby, June 5 Results of efforts to get parents in evacuation areas to register their children of school age in case evacuation proves necessary, were disclosed by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday. Only about one-fifth of those—8.0. W. - 131 words
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Article63 1940-06-06 10 .—Reuter. Fighting To Drive Odious Invader Away Paris, June 5. A moving appeal to Belgian soldierto fight on for the liberation of their country was issued today by General Denis. Belgian Minister of National Defence. He says that all their energy, courage and will must be.—Reuter. - 63 words
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667 1940-06-06 10 EPIC VICTORY OF R.A.F. AT DUNKIRK Masters In Every Branch Of Aerial Combat New York, June 5 The newspapers are eulogistic regarding Mr. Churchill’s realistic speech. The New York Times says that it took moral heroism to tell the story Mr. Churchill unfolded.—Reuter. - 667 words
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484 1940-06-06 10 Six Bombs Dropped And Two Or Three Maehines Shot Down Berne, June 5. r pHE Swiss General Staff in a statement says that squadrons 1 of German planes flew ove r Swiss territory in Jura, yesterday afternoon. Defence patrols engaged th em and it appears8.0. W. - 484 words
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Advertisement54 1940-06-06 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM 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., Agents54 words
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1989 1940-06-06 11 SIR VICTOR’S 557 HIGHEST FOR DAY Two Winners Each For Van Breukelen H. Sleigh Ipoh. sunshine favoured the second day of the Perak Turf Club June meeting yesterday when there was a large crowd present. The going was good. Moderate dividends were returned1,989 words
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Article73 1940-06-06 11 TODAY SOCCER: Eastern S. C. vs. C.R.C. “B” Renong Ground. P. Garrison "B” vs. Glugor Club Glugor Ground. I.R.C. vs. Customs A.C. Dato Kramat Ground. Danker’s XI vs. C.B. Tan’s XI Esplanade. TOMORROW SOCCER Penang F.A. vs. S’pore R.E. Victoria Green H.A.F.C. vs. P.M.R.C. Dato Kramat Ground.73 words
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Article274 1940-06-06 11 P.R.C. Beaten In Soccer Friendly The St. Xavier’s Institution gained an excellent victory over the Penang Recreation Club “B” in a soccer match on the Esplanade yesterday, the margin being six goals to one. The play was of a one-sided nature, the School monopolising the exchanges274 words
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Article71 1940-06-06 11 Action By Disciplinary Board Of P.F.A. At the meeting of the Penang Football Association Disciplinary Board it wrs decided to suspend V. A. Jamal of ne Muslim Recreation Club, C. Y. Yusoff of the Malay Coronation Youngsters, M. H Foley of the Penrng Recreation Club, and Ramasamy71 words
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206 1940-06-06 11 Malay Juniors Win By Six Goals To Two IN a fast and thrilling league soccer match the Malay Junior Subordinates Civil Service Association XI defeated the Kedah Malays Athletic Union XI, favourites for League honours this year, by 6 goals to 2 before206 words
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765 1940-06-06 11 Mohammedan F.A. Team Beaten 4—2 The Singapore Royal Engineers maintained their unbeaten record in Penang when they defeated the Penang Mohammedan Football Association by the margin of four goals to two in a fast and interesting friendly game of soccer on the Victoria Green yesterday.765 words
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Article71 1940-06-06 11 Result Of P.S.C. June Medal The June Monthly Medal (bogey) played for on Saturday, June 1 was won by Dr. E. S. Lawrie with a score of 1 down. BALL SWEEP The Ball Sweep on the same date resulted as follows: First Nine: E. S. Lawrie, J. C. Nauen71 words
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Article55 1940-06-06 11 P.R.C vs O.X.A. On the Esplanade on Sunday at 10.30 a.m.— PR C.—J. Andres, G. Ashe, E. Laßrooy, M. Carrier, D. A. Campbell, R. C. Hoffman, L. I. Robless (capt.), C. Scully, S. T. Stewart, D. C. Stewart, A. S. Willweber. Reserves: V. Bracken, C. Thomas. Scorer: Mr. H.55 words
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Advertisement99 1940-06-06 11 useful /lde<f/cfne for ct/f Climates nUCnllis BrowijeXS Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHOEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. a 11 a e* Jhe reliable Family remedy for bIUMAGh UHILUJ INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS ,S 2* l¥ spec f,c ,n CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and true palliative in DYSENTERY99 words
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549 1940-06-06 12 French Maintain Positions ENEMY TANK ATTACKS RESISTED Paris, June 5. French military circles consider that the firs! day of what may well he the biggest battle of all time has developed favourably for the Allies. It is emphasised that the success attained by GermanReuter. - 549 words
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Article145 1940-06-06 12 —Reuter. Assailant Sentenced To Death London. June 5 Sudham Singh was .sentenced to deat i at the» Old Bailey charged with the mur--der of Sir Michael O’Dwyer. Sudham Singh testified that he went to “the Caxton Hall meeting to protest against the difficulty he had about getting a.—Reuter. - 145 words
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126 1940-06-06 12 —Reuter. Dublin, June 6. “Any invasion of Ireland will be resisted to the limit,” declared Mr. Dillon, Deputy Leader of the Finegal Party in the Dail. Submission by Ireland to invasion by a belligerent power would involve »a counter-invasion by other powers. The—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article255 1940-06-06 12 —Reuter. Naval Power Still Plays Very Great Role Stockholm, June 4. The “Allehanda” points out that the Flanders battle received an unexpected conclusion which did not correspond to the German claims of the destruction of the Allied armies. Tremendous troop transports have been carried out under—Reuter. - 255 words
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Article33 1940-06-06 12 —Reuter. Wellington, June 5 The House of Representatives foi tue first time in- history has gone into secret session to discuss the war effort of New Zealand. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article75 1940-06-06 12 —Reuter. Greek Steamer Sunk Off Spanish Coast Madrid, June 5. Another victim of a German submarine off the Spanish coast is announced. The Greek steamer, Yonna, was sunk by a submarine which shelled her 123 miles >’■ t of Cape Fnisterre. A Spanish vessel rescued 26—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-06-06 12 George Bernard Shaw in thought ful mood at his White hall Court flat, where he signed contracts for the film production of three of his plays.30 words
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Article151 1940-06-06 12 —Reuter. Final Acceptors For Race On June 12 London, June 5. The following are the final acceptors for the Derby, which will be run at Newmarket on June 12 Solway Firth Black Toni Pharatis Djebel Pont Le Veque Lighthouse Indian Love Indian Chief Mora bad Turkhan Stardust Dinshaw.—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article149 1940-06-06 12 Mrs. Carter Wins Easily In Ist Round (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 5 Three ties in the first round of the Womens Singles were played off this afternoon. Miss Gladys Loke, the present champion, easily eliminated her opponent. Miss M Ponnampalam, in straight sets 6—l,149 words
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Article126 1940-06-06 12 Events For Men And Women Ipoh. Malayan cyclists will be interested to learn that arrangements arc being made by some Perak cycling enthusiasts to organise two cycling events, one for noys and another for girls, in Taiping. The venire of the races will be around the126 words
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Article14 1940-06-06 12 —Reuter. London, June 5. The King received in audience Admiral Abr>al. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 14 words
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Article56 1940-06-06 12 Reuter. RESULTS OF YESTERDAY’S MATCHES London, June 5. The following are the results of matches played yesterday in the English Regional soccer leagues: SOUTH “C” Charlton 0, West Ham 0. SOUTH “D” Southend 3, Crystal Palace 0. MIDLAND Birmingham 0, Coventry 0. West Bromwich 2, Northampton 1.Reuter. - 56 words
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Article110 1940-06-06 12 Batu Gajali Draw With Ipoll Greentown Batu Gajah. The Batu Gajah Police [Team drdw with the Ipoh Green Town Police t weal! in an infer police league game played oa the Batu Gajah Town padang on Tuesday evening. The local police attacked for the major part of the110 words
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Article70 1940-06-06 12 Two Matches Arrangeii At Ipoh Ipoh. Tiie Eastern Athletic Association soccer team from Hongkong will definitely play two matches here, one of which will be against the Perak State team and the other probably against, the Ipoh Chinese Corin,hians. The matches lave L» en tentatively fixed70 words
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Article86 1940-06-06 12 The result of the ladies monthly medal (stroke) played on June 5 was as follows: WINNER: Miss Hadley 49— »=40. RUNNER-UP: Mrs. Hogan 56—14 =42. The next monthly medal will be played on July 3. Stableford to be played over holes 10 to 18. The86 words
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Article78 1940-06-06 12 THURSDAY, JUNE 6. TIN: Penang $137.75 Business done 100 tons Singapore $137.75 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37gc S'ngapore Spot 37 gc COPRA: Sundried $3.35 buyers Black Pepper Nomina. TAPIOCA: Medium $5.25 sellers Fair Seed $4.70 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.00 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 SR.O(F No. 278 words
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Article307 1940-06-06 12 NINE EVENTS FDR SATURDAY Following are the handicaps for the last day of the Perak Turf Club Summer Meeting to be run QU Saturday, June 8: HORSES—CLASS I—DIV. I—6 FURLONGS BAY DRAGON '9-07 JACK DRUCE 9.06 SMOKE DREAMS 9.04 BRIDGELAW 9.02 SIMPLEX 9-01 CARLOCA 8.10 BOMBUS307 words
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Article95 1940-06-06 12 Re-Sold Car Taken On Hire-Purchase Taiping. Convicted on a charge of cheating H. A. Isendoorx a mining engineer employed by the Kamunting Tin Dredging Company, bv dishonestly inducing him to deliver $1,261 on February 15 last at Taiping, Mohd. Yusoff, a motor salesman was senvenced to95 words
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Article389 1940-06-06 12 Parties Agree To Arbitration In the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr Justice Aitken, the suit between Mohamed Amm bin Tengku Haji Abbas and the Persapdaraan Sahabat Penn Malayu which has a membership of about 12.000 scattered throughout Malaya was not proceeded with. Counsel for389 words
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Advertisement277 1940-06-06 12 (Head Office) 216 Penanu Road. Pea Phone 1477 <fc 1478 with extension» Telegrams: “Gaiette Penanu Rates of Subscription for rinanj Gasetu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery P.M.S. Poreig» Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 oc Half-Yearlv 15.00 18.00 ’<oo Yearly 30.00 36.00 48 0c277 words
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