Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 September 1940
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Title Section22 1940-09-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Jfo. 228. Vol, xcvm. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 194«. PKILE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article586 1940-09-24 1 R.A.F. BOMB NAZI CAPITAL FOR FOUR HOURS NEY YORK. SEPT. 24. ACCORDING TO REPORTS RECEIVED HERE. BERLIN HAD THE SEVEREST RAID OF THE WAR LAST NIGHT. MAIN ATTENTION WAS CONCENTRATED ON INDUSTRIAL AREAS ON THE OUTSKIRTS. THE RAID STARTED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE MIDNIGHT AND—Reuter. - 586 words
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Article, Illustration528 1940-09-24 1 Strong Forces In Action Against French West Africa London, Sept. 24. 'T'HE Lyons radio states that General De Gaulle has 1 arrived off Dakar (French West Africa) with a British squadron transporting British troops. He presented an ultimatum demanding the surrender of the town. The528 words
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330 1940-09-24 1 —Rueter. London, Sept, 24ACCORDING to a Swiss report says Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent, there is some question of convening a Balkan conference in Rome as a result of the Bibben-trop-Ciano meeting. It is hinted that there would be no question of inviting—Rueter. - 330 words
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421 1940-09-24 1 WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER T™ possibility of new American economic measures to restrict Japan has arisen as a result of the invasion of Indo-China. It is stated in well-informed circles that such restrictions niigl t include tighter control of exports of oil, scrap iron and other materialsi.—Reuter. - 421 words
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Article168 1940-09-24 1 —Reuter. Renewed Fighting In Indo-China Haiphong, Sept. 24. Renewed fighting broke out between the Japanese and French on the Indo-China border yesterday afternoon, continued all night and was still progressing at one this morning. According to French reports, Japanese troops attacked French positions in Indo-China twelve miles from—Reuter. - 168 words
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117 1940-09-24 1 —Keuter. Chungking, Sept. 23. Large-scale destruction of ail communication facilities is at present progressing while whole sections of the Indo-China railway inside Chinese territory are being removed elsewhere. Evacuation of the Chinese population, and government institutions at Kunming has heen speeded up as it is feared—Keuter. - 117 words
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Advertisement14 1940-09-24 1 ee COW GATEI tor North Malaya d Penang:— OgyVzETOWN DISPENSARY LTD.,* Penang and Ipoh.14 words
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Advertisement270 1940-09-24 1 I “SMILER” fed on COW GATE 4» -J Agents for North Malaya A FaaaaftGEORGETOWN DISPENSARY 2ZHEL I Penang and Ipoh. SCIENCE WINS It is a well established fact that millions of dollars are expended annually in repairing the damage done by Termites or White Ants as they are commonly called.270 words
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1147 1940-09-24 2 THE KING ANNOUNCES INSTITUTION OF GEORGE CROSS To Rank Next To V.C. BRITAIN A NATION ON GUARD London, Sept. 23. r pHE institution of a new distinction for civilians entitled the George Cross now that Britain is “a nation on guard and in the line”’—Reuter. - 1,147 words
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Article134 1940-09-24 2 —Reuter. Mr. Gandhi To Meet Viceroy Wardha, September 23 Mr. Gandhi is going to Simla on Wednesday and will meet the V iceroy on Friday. The ostensible reason for the visit is to elucidate the Government’s attitude towards the Congress resolution of last week which, inter alia, withdrew—Reuter. - 134 words
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Article90 1940-09-24 2 GERMANY ITALY ENEMIES OF ISLAM —Reuter. Gil To All Moslems To Resume Crusades Peshawar, Sept. 23. “If the Italian march towards Alexandria means anything, it is a call to the Muslims of the world to resume the Crusades after seven centuries,” declared the Mullah Sahib of Bhutan in a sermon.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article271 1940-09-24 2 —Reuter. NEW ORDER IN EAST ASIA Vichy, Sept. 23. The conclusion of an agreement between France and Japan is announced in an official conun unique which states that with a view to contributing towards the New Order in East Asia negotiations on fundamental questions concerning French Indo-China—Reuter. - 271 words
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Article103 1940-09-24 2 Reuter. Able To Draw Blockade Across Atlantic New York, Sept. 23. The United States Navy is represented in diplomatic quarters in Washington as being interested in obtaining new bases at Freetown, Sierra Leone, if arrangements for the American use of British Empire bases are consummated,Reuter. - 103 words
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608 1940-09-24 2 ANOTHER R.A.F. RAID ON NAZI CAPITAL Stockholm, Sept. 23. 4 FTER a week’s respite, there was an air raid alarm in Berlin last night lasting from 11.55 p.m. until 2.15 a.m.. according to the Berlin correspondent of the “Dagens Nyheter.” A.R.P. control was more severeReuter. - 608 words
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Article34 1940-09-24 2 i.—Reuter. Malta, Sept. 23. A small number of enemy fighters and bombers flew over the island on Sunday morning, states a communique. The bombers destroyed several houses and killed one civilian.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 34 words
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635 1940-09-24 2 Rugby, Sept. pj Marshal Joubert, in a broadcast to the United States, discussed the changes of policy forced on the Luftwaffe and attacks by the R.A.E. on objectives in enemy and occupied countries. —8.0. W. “Early in August the Luftwaffe attempted to invade this country—8.0. W. - 635 words
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Article120 1940-09-24 2 .—Reuter. Nazi Leaders Arrested In I ruguay New York. Sept. 23. With the arrest of eight Nazi leaders in Uruguay on charges of conspiring against the sovereignty of the State, Uruguay is preparing to bring the Nasi Party to trial before world opinion, says.—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article98 1940-09-24 2 8.0. W. No Casualties And No Damage Rtigby. Sept. 23. The first enemy air attack on Cyprus is recorded in a communique issued from the headquarters of the Cyprus troops “Hostile planes flying at a great heigh* raided a town in the Morahou Bay ar*®8.0. W. - 98 words
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Article33 1940-09-24 2 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 2<> The Stock Exchange was firm though business was not large. G'Hedged were notably steady while selected Industrials encountered fair suppertKaffir dividend payers improved. Wall Street was steady.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 33 words
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Advertisement273 1940-09-24 2 Amazing Ink invention 1 f CREATED FOR PARKER VACUMATIC I P NOW IMPROVES ALL PENS J Parker v </ /Vacumatic Pen* JK I luHoVl'l XAnßf I marked with the I i—l Blue Diamond on -<'• x J I Bae Arrow Clip are v 1 Guaranteed tar Life To guard the273 words
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Article99 1940-09-24 3 The Folies Bergere is to reopen soon in Paris, but under the latest regulations it must have a German master of ceremonies. Entertainment for Parisians is being provided at present by German band concerts. Shops and factories are slowly reopening, but officials admit that there99 words
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Article77 1940-09-24 3 New York. Priceless paintings, manuscripts, and books were destroyed when fire gutted the Californian Palace at the San Francisco International Exhibition. Ten firemen were injured. First editions by Mark Twain and Robei't Louis Stevenson were among the works destroyed. The Californian Palace was one or the largest77 words
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Article1030 1940-09-24 3 Ritchie Calder - The A.C.E.s Of Spades By Ritchie Calder r pHIS is the story of “The A.C.E.S of Spades," of a unique army raised in five weeks oft' civil engineering jobs and the roads of Britain, of workmen-in-khaki who covered themselves with glory. The A.C.E.s—Air Component Engineers—were raised so1,030 words
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Article328 1940-09-24 3 GAOL FOR GIRLS FATHER lAAPHNE KENNY, 12-year-old Lismore girl, gave birth to a baby boy at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Dailinghurst, reports the Sydney Daily Telegraph. The girl’s father, John Francis Keith Kenny, 35, was sentenced to years’ hard labour at Lismore Quarter Sessions on May 2,328 words
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1049 1940-09-24 3 S. M. DAY - Secret Eyes Of Britain By S. M. DAY A VAST subterranean war of nerve and brain is sweeping through the world, organised espionage on a scale unknown in the annals of man. The day of the humble spy is gone. In his place are1,049 words
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Advertisement114 1940-09-24 3 Try Grant’s Jrom Test its venerable smoothness and full rich Highland flavour and you will agree that Grant’s is the most tHF beautiful, the most soft, and wa the most mellowed matured I Akl T I" 111 F" Sil whisky you have ever tastedr i DAlirrw Hirsh M The firm114 words
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Miscellaneous52 1940-09-24 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert W ilkinson ii r ■■■lu». l og ‘VA*/ I r x j I \l| HORACE (The Horoscope Fan). Sept. 24. Those around you get the real fun today. You personally will be rather out of touch with realities. Some big noise will increase your popularity52 words
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Article158 1940-09-24 4 Singapore. No sitting of the joint S.S. and F.M.S. committee on income tax bills to be introduced in the Legislative and Federal Councils has been arranged. It has also not been decided yet where the meetings shall be held—in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. It is understood158 words
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360 1940-09-24 4 c Swings* his Needles to Music TTVO months ago in Singapore, a Chinese woman and a man were playing badminton on the lawn when it suddenly began to rain. The woman said, “Let’s stop and go inside,” and her friend agreed. In the360 words
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Article295 1940-09-24 4 Alleged Unlawful Society Members •I Kuala Lumpur. The premises of the Selangor Shop Assistants’ Recreation Club at Court Hill Kuala Lumpur, were raided on Thursday night, and two young Chinese, alleged to be members of unlawful societies, were arrested. They were produced on Friday afternoon before295 words
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Article121 1940-09-24 4 Roiind-up In Tokio Tokio. The proposal of the Livestock Bureau of the Agricultural and Forestry Ministry to round up and slaughter stray dogs for the purpose of using their hides for shoes and leather, and their carcasses for fertilizer and animal fodder, has shocked the121 words
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Article157 1940-09-24 4 Batu Pahat. The annual conference of the Johore Teachers’ Association will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, at Batu Pahat. It is expected that more than 140 members from all parts of the State will be present. It is understood that Mr. H. R. Cheeseman, who was157 words
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Article237 1940-09-24 4 Alleged Murder And Robbery Kuala- Lumpur. The discovery cf the body of an old Malay in a well in a kampong in Sungei Plong and the subsequent investigations which led to the arrest of five persons was related in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Saturday237 words
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66 1940-09-24 4 Klang. A cable has been received by Mr. H. H. Ewens, Electrical Engineer, Klang, saying that his eldest son, Russell Ewens, has completed his studies at Plymouth College, and has been accepted as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Russell Ewens was66 words
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493 1940-09-24 4 Singapore. gY a majority of votes, the Eurasian Association of Singapore decided against a plea, made by Mr. P. Moore, at the annual general meeting of the Association on Friday. for a central hall at which Singapore Eurasian youths could congregate. Supported by493 words
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Article442 1940-09-24 4 September 20. 1940 It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malaj and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malai news bulletins will be442 words
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Advertisement167 1940-09-24 4 sV&SsLa NtESNssaj Soothing wM as cream wj renders coarse Jrred skin smooth HK supple -/O' velvet/ Ifo r* F 1 jw W You r finest safeguard against/ o J I Antiseptic I Cleansing BLEMISHED SKIN Being a MEDICINAL and TOILET will endow you with a new peachSoap, Cuticura serves a167 words
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Miscellaneous10 1940-09-24 4 All in a Day’s Work—6y Rick Etmcx HOME FRONT ACTION10 words
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141 1940-09-24 5 Supreme Court Reserves Judgment Ipoh. Judgment was reserved by Mr. Justice Howes in the Perak Supreme Court here yesterday in the appeal of Ramsaran, a mo-tor-car driver, against the decision of Che Zainuddin, the Second Magistrate, Ipoh, in dismissing his claim for $2OO damiges141 words
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Article119 1940-09-24 5 Half-Yearly Meeting On October 8 The sixth half-yearly general meeting of the Penang Harbour B®ard Employees Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., will be held at the Penang Harbour Board head office on October 8 at 4.30 P.m. Mr. C.A.J. Shelley’ Thompson (VicePresident) will preside. The annual119 words
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Article89 1940-09-24 5 Fraudulent Possession Of Scissors Wong Ah Fook. with a record of four previous convictions, was described in Court as a registered “bad character.” He admitted a charge of fraudulent possession of a pair of scissors about 4.25 p.m. on September 22 at Carnarvon Street. The accused89 words
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Article95 1940-09-24 5 The death occurred on Monday night at Butterworth, after a prolonged illness of Mrs. J. De Souza. The funeral took place yesterday evening after a short religious service at the residence of Mr. B. C Doral. Postmaster, Butterworth, the cortege leaving the residence for95 words
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332 1940-09-24 5 To Meet Change In Einie Of 8.8. C. News We are informed that from September 29 alterations in the 8.8. C. news transmissions have made it necessary to modify the broadcasting times from the Penang Wireless Society. The 6.45 a.m. morning broadcast will be332 words
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Article103 1940-09-24 5 Miss Tan Siew Paik And Mr. Kung Ban Seng Alor Star. The marriage took place at the Hwa Keow School Union in Alor Star on Friday, of Mr. Kung Ban Seng, brother of Mr. Kung Ban Leong, and Miss Tan Siew Paik, daughter of Mr.103 words
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407 1940-09-24 5 WHOLE STAFF MUSTERED AT SHELTERS IN FIVE MINUTES Within five minutes of the sounding of the alarm, the entire office and works staff of the Eastern Smelting Company had put away important books and documents in a specially constructed vault and assembled at appointed shelters.407 words
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Article87 1940-09-24 5 European P.C. At Naval Base Gaoled Singapore. Arthur Darbyshire. 31-year-old European police constable at the Naval Base was yesterday found guilty by the Magistrate. Mr. J. Rappoport, on two charges of neglecting his duty by failing to report for dutv to the Station Officer at87 words
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Article198 1940-09-24 5 He was hungry, he thought that the box contained fruits and he had therefore attempted to force it open. This was the plea of Ong Ah Pal, a loading coolie, who came up before Mr. W. M. McCall in the Penang Middle Court yesterday on198 words
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Article393 1940-09-24 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Dr. H. S. Swift has arrived in Klang from Batu Gajah and taken over charge of the district hospital from Dr. Gillespie, who has gone on transfer to Tapah. A decree nisi granted to Mrs. Vera Bray in February last was made absolute by the acting Chief Justice,393 words
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Article63 1940-09-24 5 Bail in the stun of $5OO was allowed an Indian Mohamedan. Mohamed Khan bin Mohamed Abu Bakar. who claimed trial before the District Judge. Mr. H. A. Forrer, yesterday to a charge of being in possession of 3Hb. of Indian hemp at Bawasar63 words
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Article74 1940-09-24 5 Mr. E. S. Samuel will deliver an evangelical lecture at St. George’s Tamil School tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. All interested are welcome. Mr. Ronald C. H. Johnson, of Bangkok, Thailand, son of Capt. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson, of Osborne Road Windsor, England, was married in Auckland,74 words
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Article186 1940-09-24 5 Good Sum Realised For Association’s Funds Alor Star. A small but successful sale in aid of their funds was held by the Girl Guides Association of North Kedah at the Seberang Perak School, Alor Star, on Saturday evening. H.H. Tunku Asmah, wife of H.H. the186 words
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Advertisement144 1940-09-24 5 I will say! "THIS BIOCEL SKIN FOOD IS MARVELLOUS/ It proves the skin 1 can eat I My doctor told me that Biocel in this particular skinfood is obtained from carefully selected young animals. It goes down deep into the skin and supplies it with the very ishment it needs144 words
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Advertisement72 1940-09-24 5 A E WWITIt POT identifies the Genutud fl LIFETIME IS II PEN IH In 811 yon buy k Hl SHEAFFER’S LIFEH[| IH TIME you bay the fin» HQ 111 est of its kind. And Bffjfl ts —forth* guarantee assures you KlflS of lifelong service» f■ Gi e Hoart. 11 n72 words
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Miscellaneous230 1940-09-24 5 Last 3 Shows To-day IILiA At 3; 6.15 9.30 pjn. wifcia jj/ «MOM Ur».lM Patrick Hn >. Md pm,,, c aMJ(2p <M (FQfltfAMr iPrt» «n f fc, Wm« MAJESTIC STARTS TOD4V 3.00, 6.15 9.30 Matinee 15 A 25 cts. Downstairs. Two men and a girl who dare to fight and230 words
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Miscellaneous68 1940-09-24 5 OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS AT THE USUAL ADMISSION PRICES Fights Laughs Romance Call The Riot Squad! THE DEAD END KIDS AND THE LITTLE TOUGH GUYS ARE BATTLING IN NEW UNIVERSAL’S -(ALL A MESSENGER’'Next Change Thurso Sept. 26 THRILLS* RED-BLOODED ROMANCE! HOWLING HURRICANES! FRENZIED SAVAGES! “ZANZIBAR”. TOGETHER WITH THE WORLD’S HEAVYWEIGHT68 words
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Miscellaneous214 1940-09-24 5 QUEEN’S OPENING TODAY 3 Shows: 3 6.30 OJO A Grand Double-Feature Attraction One of the most spectacular war picture ever produced in China. “THE BATTLE OF KHENG CHEW” TOGETHER WITH A Super Cantonese Hit “CHENG TIAN HIAT LODI” Songs Romance Laughs THURSDAY’S MAMMOTH ATTRACTION You think “Tarzan” Pictures will remain214 words
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Article212 1940-09-24 6 JN their invasion of Indo-China on Sunday night, the Japanese appear to have faithfully copied German methods of aggression. Whether or not the action was due to a misunderstanding, there could lie no excuse for crossing the border two hours before the ultimatum had ceased. The French put212 words
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Article205 1940-09-24 6 news that a U-boat had torpedoed an evacuee ship and killed nearly a hundred children does not come as a surprise. It is but characteristic of Nazi ruthlessness that not even the young and innocent are allowed to escape the destruction which Hitler’s war machine is205 words
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Article129 1940-09-24 6 i REX CINEMA “Saturday’s Children” with John Garfield and Anne Shirley 3, 6 15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “The Battle of Kheng Chew” “Cheng Tian Hiat Loot” 3, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA “Call in a Messenger” 3, 6 15 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “Rulers129 words
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Article363 1940-09-24 6 Concerning Dakar colleague (not in this office) rang up this morning asking for information as to exact whereabouts of Dakar. He is not the only seeker after knowledge. 1 find that many people ate just as much in the dark regarding this important l-rench West African colony.363 words
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Article661 1940-09-24 6 Tuesday, Sept. 24. npilE French West African port 1 of Dakar is in the news today. General de Gaulle, it is officially announced, has arrived there with a British naval squadron. A N ultimatum was pre- sented demanding the surrender of the town but661 words
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Advertisement172 1940-09-24 6 I Ride a i RALEIGH I THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE I I The World’s Finest Cycle Value I I I mi/MtX W /1 I X\ X' x Il tn < j\\ w\ It Agents in Penang SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY, 2««, CARNARVON STREET, PENA NO Sole Agents ROBINSON CO., LTD SINGAPORE KUALA172 words
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Advertisement35 1940-09-24 6 I "BULLFINCH" BUTTER The Brand well-known throughout the whole of Malaya for its Excellence and Purity. THE BUTTER FOK EVERYBODY Obtainable at all the Leading Provision Stores Bole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd PENANG, ■.■■■.■■■■■■■.■■■■■■■■■■■■V35 words
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Advertisement40 1940-09-24 6 BFTCTji|jrrn F= COMPANY I' HE (PtHAMft PIONEER .WBMRWOttSI 529. TANJONG BUNGAH R? PENAM&) For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phot» 4121. Z We PAY 11- TO S 5 FACH EASTfrftN TYfif COur-XIVY40 words
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1733 1940-09-24 7 POSITION OF LOC AL m arket sound Chamber Of Commerce Review Of Trade pOR the half year the total value of imports, excluding coin, Um and specie am °unted to $79,077,704 as compared Aith $53,829,395 for the corresponding period during 1939 in increase1,733 words
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Article213 1940-09-24 7 Larger And Modern Structure The old bandstand at the Esplanade which has served Penang for many years is to be shortly demolished, it is understood, and a larger and up-to-date bandstand is to take its place. It is gathered, however, that the new bandstand will not213 words
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Article76 1940-09-24 7 Alleged Impersonation Of Public Servant Bail in the sum of $3OO was granted Phang Kim Swee who claimed trial to three charges namely: voluntarily causing hurt to Gan Guan Soon with a stick; impersonating a public servant and offering intentionally resistance to the lawful apprehension of himself76 words
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200 1940-09-24 7 Scrip To Be Handed Over To Chancellor r FHE second gift of $300,000 to the War Fund by the Municipal Commissioners of Penang has been authorised by the following letter sent to th e Chartered Bank. Penang, by the Municipal President.200 words
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Article85 1940-09-24 7 LATEST PENANG DONATIONS Following is the latest list of donations to the Malaya Patriotic Fund, Account Lord Mayor of London’s Fund for the Relief of Air Raid Victims. Previously acknowledged 961.00 T. D. Shephard 50.00 Mr. Mrs. C. O. Tyndale Powell 250.00 Mr. Mrs. A.85 words
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Article65 1940-09-24 7 A house in Phuah Ilin Leong Road was broken into in the early hours of this morning, when some clothing was reported to have been stolen. Entry into the premises was effected by sealing the wall at the rear of the house. Following a report made at65 words
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Article65 1940-09-24 7 Produced again in court, a Chinese, blind and deaf, who could not plead on Monday, when charged with smoking chandu without a registration card, spoke this morning. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $3 or seven days’ imprisonment. The interpreter made the accused65 words
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Article55 1940-09-24 7 rhe Committee of the China Distress Relief Fund are organising a movement for the collection of funds for the purchase of warm ’clothing for the Chinese soldiers owing to the approach of the winter season. Circulars have already been circulated to all Chinese firms and55 words
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62 1940-09-24 7 Applications Invited For Additional Amount The tin controller announces that the DOMESTIC QUOTA FOR THE FOURTH QUOTA PERIOD OF 1940 HAS BEEN FIXED AT 100 PER CENT. THOSE PRODUCERS WHO CAN PRODUCE IN EXCESS OF THEIR QUOTAS SHOULD FORWARD THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE62 words
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Article445 1940-09-24 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon to-day. NOMINAL issue buyers sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/1$ 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 5/3 'T' £1 Austral M. 33/6 35/6ex 5/0 Aft’er Hitam 17/6 18/6 $1 Ayer Weng 1-02 1-05 £1 Bangrin. Tin 16/6 17/6 $1 B.445 words
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Article229 1940-09-24 8 nominal Issue buyers sellers Allenby 1.12} 1.17} Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Ayer Molek 1.10 1.15 Ayer Hitam 0 90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.1® 1.15 Ayer Panas 1.15 1.20ex Bassett Q.42i 0.45 Batu Lintang 1.06 1.09 Bedford 0.87} 0.92} Benta 1.00 1.05 Borelli 1.32} 1.40 Broga 0.61 0.64 Brunei United229 words
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Article326 1940-09-24 8 NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Mm Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.75 1.95 2 do 71% Pref 2.00 2.10 5 B. M. T. 6.90 7.10 £5 Chartered Bank £6l £6jc £1 Con. T. S. Ord 17/3 17/9 £1 Con. T 8. 7% Pref.326 words
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Article215 1940-09-24 8 Company Dividend Payable Books Close Remarks RUBBERS Ayer Panas 4% 2.10.40 21. 9.40 Changkat Serdang 7% inb. 15.10.40 7-15.10.40 Jeram Kuantan 8% int. 30. 9.40 23 9.40 Kempas 125% 28. 9.40 21. 9.40 Perak River Valley 5% 3rd int. 3.10.40 25/9-2.10.40 Telok Anson s%int. 9.10.40 28/9-9.10.40215 words
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Article547 1940-09-24 8 Library Notice The following publications were issued or received by the Dept, of Statistics, S.S. F. M. S.. during the period Sept. 2-15. 1940. inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library. Fullerton Building. Singapore. Applications may be made by members of the public547 words
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Article72 1940-09-24 8 Penang, September 23. 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York Demand 47 1/16 Montreal Demand 51 3/4 Batavia Demand 33 1/2 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/3 Hongkong Demand 53 5/3 Shanghai Demand 13 1/4 Japan Demand 193 3/4 New Zealand72 words
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Article522 1940-09-24 8 Improved Results INCREASED MINING REVENUE > “Mining Revenue from the operations as a whole totalled £342,618 compared with £267,441 and the net profit amounted to £119,677 as compared with £71,128 for 1938’* said Mr. Kenneth O. Hunter, the Chairman, in the course of his address522 words
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Article418 1940-09-24 8 Should Hold On” Discussing the present depression in Industrial equities the July issue of The Economist declares that one of the main factors in the movement is the fact that many of the stocks are fairly easilv realisable. The article, which is entitled ‘For the Equity418 words
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Article147 1940-09-24 8 Saturday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £254. 0. 0. £247. 10 0. “Forward” £258. 0 0. £251 15 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot" $132.00 $132,00 Business done 75 tons 75 tons PENANG: “Spot” $132.00 $132.00 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot" H 7|Bd. 11 7|Bd Forward" T|B<i. < H 7lBd. Tone Quiet Steady147 words
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Advertisement241 1940-09-24 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorporated <n British India J Head Office: “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon., Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah, Devacottah. Cannanore and Coimbatore. Anthrwiaed Capital Rs. 50,00,000 faaued and Subscribed Capita? Rs. 25,00,000 Md up Capital Rs- 12,50.000 Currant and fixed deposits received, «a241 words
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Article48 1940-09-24 9 When Maurice Maeterlinck, the Belgian poet and author of "The Blue Bird,” arrived in New York from Europe with Mme. Maeterlinck, his meagre luggage included a pair of blue birds. M. Maeterlinck, who is 77, said he was penniless and had lost all the Belgian possessions.48 words
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Article133 1940-09-24 9 Hitler has taken to Berlin Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, Mona Lisa, and the 2,000-year-old Greek sculpture, Winged Victory. The Mona Lisa is described as the most haunting portrait in the world and is priceless. Leonardo da Vinci spent four years continuously painting it, and finally133 words
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223 1940-09-24 9 Thorough Preparalions To Give Them a Hot Time Britain’s preparedness to meet invasion is the subject of a despatch by Mr. Stoneman to the Chicago Daily News. He writes: “Since the Battle of Dunkirk and particularly during recent weeks minutest preparations have been made223 words
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Article120 1940-09-24 9 Could Not Reach London On August 15 London. Specially reserved chairs for Hitler and Mussolini were features of the Overseas League’s tea party here recently, when scenes of gaiety, laughter and dancing were witnessed. Lord and Lady Willingdon presided. While Lord Willingdon was speaking a uniformed120 words
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Article80 1940-09-24 9 MALL DEPARTURES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940. Latest Time of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Australia, New Zealand and Java 8 a.m.Wiednesday 25th inst. Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) IndiaAfrica, Egypt, Burma, Bangkok, Hongkong, Saigon. Great Britain (via Transpacific Air Service) U.S.A. 8 a.m. Wednesday 25th inst. Mails80 words
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Article492 1940-09-24 9 Greater Effort And Sacrifice (By RITANNICUS) The Trinidad Guardian calls fort greater effort and greater sacrifice from the people of the Colony, particularly on the economic front, where much still remains to be done before the island becomes self-supporting in food supplies. "The people of492 words
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Article202 1940-09-24 9 Former Syce Steals Tyre Singapore. For stealing a motor-car tyre from his employer, Ratilam, a 24-year-old former syce employed by Lim Peng Han, one of Malaya’s leading racing motorists, was sentenced to one day’s simple imprisonment and fined $3O, or two weeks’ rigorous imprisonment in the202 words
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63 1940-09-24 9 New York. Al Capone, gangster and beer-baron of the prohibition era, has been ordered to pay £A.83,087 unpaid taxes for the years 1924 to 1929. i Judgment for this amount was obtained in a Federal Court the other day I Capone is a63 words
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Miscellaneous2298 1940-09-24 9 Singapore I ZHL 1.333 mc/s BMI K f4* a ;a Music. 650 News Relayed MH^— W B>Q Wk I' from Lender. 7.05 New*- m French Relayed from London. 7.26 Close Down. i Music, t 12.00 News in. French. 12.10 Music.t 12.25 Interval. 1.15 Light Music.! TO i 1.31» Warning to2,298 words
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Miscellaneous759 1940-09-24 9 MADRAS VUM2 7.27 mc/s <41.27 m.) VUM2 9.57 mc/s (31.35 m.) VUM2 4.92 nv. s <60.98 in.) (9.20 10.50 am.; 2.50 4.20 p.m.) 5.50 —6.20 p.m. Schools Broadcast. 6.50 Music Programme. 7.00 News in Telugu 7.05 News in Tamil. 7.10 Tamil or Telugu Music Programme. 7.50 News in English 7.55759 words
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244 1940-09-24 10 Clash H ith French Troops Due To Misunderstanding Tokyo, Sept. 23 An official joint communique issued by the Japanese Army and Navy at 11 a.m. states that units of the Army and Navy today started a “peaceful advance” through Indo-China. In a proclamation at—Reuter. - 244 words
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Article50 1940-09-24 10 Reuter. Departure Of Second Contingent Shanghai, Sept. 23. A second contingent of British volunteers. numbering 60, left Shanghai yesterday morning. Among the volunteers who were seen off by a large crowd were several former members of the Municipal Police who resigned to serve in the British Army.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article52 1940-09-24 10 Reuter. Count von Schulenburg Going To Berlin Rome. Sept. 23. Herr Von. Ribbentrop left by special train on his return trip to Berlin. Count Von Schulenburg, the German Ambassador to Moscow left for Berlin. It is understood he is taking a ten days’ iioliday during which heReuter. - 52 words
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Article335 1940-09-24 10 Short Morning Alarm In London London. September 23 There was a short air raid alarm in London this morning. A large force of German aeroplanes had previously passed over the Kent coast near the Straits of Dover. No incidents are reported in the London area. The raidens335 words
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290 1940-09-24 10 —Reuter. Little Damage To Alexandria Cairo, September 23. A war communique states: Egypt: Yesterday morning Alexandria was bombed by enemy aircraft causing negligible damage and very few' casualties. Palestine: Enemy aircraft again raided Haifa yesterday afternoon. Bombs were dropped on various quarters in the—Reuter. - 290 words
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Article97 1940-09-24 10 —BOW South African Air Force In Action Rugby. Sept. 23. A Nairobi communique says: “South African Air Force squadrons successfully attacked Birikau in Italian Somaliland for the second time in a week. Direct hits W’ere obtained on a camp and fires were started Other South African—BOW - 97 words
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Article46 1940-09-24 10 '—Reuter. Batavia. Sept. 23. The N.E.I. Spitfire Fund has sent a cable to Lord Beaverbrook in answer to a cable received from the Minister; ’Your telegram has .been gratefully received. It is most stimulating to our further efforts. We are all behind you.”—Reuter.'—Reuter. - 46 words
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302 1940-09-24 10 DISGUST AT HITLER’S “OUTRAGEOUS” ACT Little Victims Face Ordeal Like Men Washington, Sept. 23 A wave of horror and indignation swept the United States at the news of the torpedoing of the British children’s liner. Some Congressmen greeted the news with exclamations—Reuter. - 302 words
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Article102 1940-09-24 10 —Reuter. Japanese Residents Well And Cheerful Rugby, September 23. The Japanese newspaper “Niehl Nichi" publishes a despatch from its Berlin correspondent giving an account of a telephone conversation he had had with Mr. Okamoto who had been a Counsellor at the Japanese embassy in London.—Reuter. - 102 words
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370 1940-09-24 10 London Citizens Are Now Like Front-line Troops Rugby, Sept. 23 Ine Government is planning shelters for citizens who have lost their homes through the senseless and brutal German air attacks, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, the Health Minister said. —8.0. W. “A host of people—8.0. W. - 370 words
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Article147 1940-09-24 10 —Reuter. Working Majority For Govt. Melbourne, Sept. 23 The indications now are that as a result of Saturday’s elections the Government will have a working majority in both Houses—from three to five in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate. The probable lineup of the—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article170 1940-09-24 10 Reuter. Fundamental Soundness Of Organisation London, Sept. 23 Practical experience during the past few weeks has demonstrated the fundamental soundness of London's evil defence organisation and the excellent spirit of its members, states the London County Council Civil Defence Committee m its report to the Council. TheReuter. - 170 words
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Article106 1940-09-24 10 —Reuter. Torpedoed By Italian Submarine Gibraltar. Sept. 23. The torpedoing of the Spanish trawler “Almirante Carranza." it “is almost certain," by an Italian submarine, is an nounced in a statement issued by the naval authorities here. The attack occurred in the early horn’s of last Thursday off—Reuter. - 106 words
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133 1940-09-24 10 ’—Reuter. Visited Bv The King And Queen London. September 23 The London hospital, which today ce.ebrates its two hundredth anniversa') '’-as visited by the King and Queen who talk*to men and women from the East En injured in the air raids on London. T;. spent an’—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article42 1940-09-24 10 —Reuter. Ransom Believed Not Paid Hillsborough, California, Sept The kidnapped boy, de Tristan, h rtported to have been recovered, harmed, by two deer-hunters overpowered the kidnapper and ai- v ed him. t It is believed the ransom habeen paid.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article81 1940-09-24 10 Reuter. ATTACK ON IMPORTANT TARGET London, Sept. 23, R.A.F. bombers yesterday night attacked enemy occupied bases in France and Belgium and an important target in Germany Berlin had- an air raid alarm lasting two hours and 20 minutes states a Trans-Radio despatch from Berlin. OfficialsReuter. - 81 words
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Article110 1940-09-24 10 .—Reuter. Another Group Of Nine Arriving Istanbul. September 23. The close attention with which the constant reinforcement of the Italian mission in Syria is being followed here, has been further increased by the arrival of another group of nine Italians en route to join the armistice.—Reuter. - 110 words
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99 1940-09-24 10 .—Reuter. I nexplained Train Derailment Mexico City. September 23. The possibility of a criminal attempt on the life of President Cardenas is being investigated by the police following the unexplained derailment cf a goods train only a few miles .ahead of the train which.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article60 1940-09-24 10 .—Reuter. Plans To Construct Dug-Outs Chungking. Sept. 23. After studying the construction of dug-outs in Chungking. Mr. Harold Steele Perkins of the Air Raid Precautions Corps, Hongkong, returned to Hongkong on Saturday by plane. He is accompanied by an engineer. It is understood they will make recommendations regarding.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article48 1940-09-24 10 ;.—Reuter. Recruiting Volunteers For General De Gaulle Pondicherry. September 2S. A French India committee has been formed here by r the local committee of Free Frenchmen and M. Baron, administrator of French India, will recruit volunteers for General de Gaulle and raise funds for his support.—Reuter.;.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article54 1940-09-24 10 —Reuter. $300,000,000 Issue Over Subscribed < Ottawa, September 2t The,-Finance Department announced that the second $300,000,000 Dominion war loan has been heavily over-subscrib-ed. Mr. Ilsley, (Finance Minister) declares that the response has again demonstrated the Unity and resolution of the Canadian people in the cause for—Reuter. - 54 words
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Advertisement53 1940-09-24 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. “burnTphuF LINE (Incorporated in Australia) gor particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival «fates, and other informatinn please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents53 words
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1190 1940-09-24 11 CLASSIFICATION LIST OF HORSES PONIES IN MALAYA The following is the full list of horses and ponies appear■ig in the Straits Racing Association Classification List No. 28 and published on September 20 HORSES—CIass I Age 5 Amplify a Knight’s Eye 5 Artful Sailor 4 Lord Bug 4 Athboy a Measure1,190 words
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Article56 1940-09-24 11 Ipoh The first rugger kickabout of the season will be held on the Ipoh Club padang tomorrow at 5 pan. The annual general meeting of the Perak Rugby Football Club will follow at 7 p.m. at the Ipoh Club. All rugger enthusiasts are welcomed to Participate in the56 words
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Article293 1940-09-24 11 Result Of Men’s Monthlv Medal In the Penang Turf Club Men’s Monthly Medal played over the week-end the following scores were returned. There was a total entry of 35. Teoh Chin Whatt (winner*) 47 4 45 92 less 24 68 Lee Huan Cheang 43-1-41 =B4 10293 words
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Article241 1940-09-24 11 C.R.C. vs Province XV On the Victoria Green tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. sharp. C.R.C. —Chee Tiang Lye; Goh Kheng Soon, Chong Foong Chin. Ong Hock Eang, Ng Kam Seng; Eu Cheow Teik, Ooi Leong Tatt; Ong Eng Khuan, Heah Eng Guan, Yeoh Chin Leong, Wong Kam Poh, Tan Ah241 words
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Article51 1940-09-24 11 Indian Newspaper XI Beat I. N. Party The Indian Newspaper XI defeated the Indian National Party by three goals to one on the Esplanade yesterday. The I. N. Party netted first, but the Newspaper XI equalised through Nagoo. In the second half Kanga and Pragasam scored for the Newspaper51 words
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258 1940-09-24 11 Punjab Regt. Make Good Start At Hockey THE Punjab Regiment made an impressive start at hockey this season when they defeated the Indian Association by the odd goal in five on the Esplanade yesterday. Despite the uneven condition of the ground, the258 words
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Article854 1940-09-24 11 GOOD ENTRIES RECEIVED r pilE Hu Yew Seah annual competitions in Badminton, Pingpong and Billiards which in past years have proved very successful, are to be held once again and should provide keen competition among the members. Of particular interest are the badminton competitions, in854 words
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58 1940-09-24 11 Ipoh The decision to observe Sunday holidays is now almost unanimous among Chinese business houses in Ipoh. Last Sunday, Chinese restaurants and eating shops which had never known to close on any day of the year, did so the whole day. Coffee shops,58 words
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Article51 1940-09-24 11 C.R.C. “A” vs P.R.C. “A” On the Victoria Green today at 5.1» p.m. The following will represent the CH.C. “A”— Chui Cheng; Eng Chye and Kok Lem; Kam Toon. Chong Ghee and Cheng Hooi; Chooi Oon, Hock Eang. Kok Leong, L(-c®g Tat and Say Oh. Umpire: Mr. Ng Teik51 words
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Advertisement154 1940-09-24 11 £ch ALL-WEATHER O 111 If Here S amaz n 8 l y re w^ose l amous All-Weather Center Traction ||l! Tread has been improved for still greater safety. No tyre I manufacturer not even Goodyear has ever been able to better that HI basic diamond block pattern for non-skid traction,154 words
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204 1940-09-24 12 RACKAROCK AND K.C.G. AI,SO IMPRESS (By “EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh, Today. i OENEDICT (Martin) and Quick Money (McLachlan) did outstanding gallops on the Ipoh race track this morning. They were slipped from the fifth furlong, increasing their pace round the bend. Benedict finished well204 words
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Article44 1940-09-24 12 —Reuter ’!'•> Visit India. Malaya And Australia Rangoon, Sept. 23 The official goodwill mission arrived this morning from Thailand. The mission will leave for India. Malaya and Australia with the object- of promoting friendly relations between Thailand and tt>c British Empire.—Reuter—Reuter - 44 words
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Article72 1940-09-24 12 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 TIN; Penang $132.00 Business done 50 tons Singapore 132 oo RUBBER; Penang Spot 37| C Singapore Spot 37* c COPRA 4 Sundried $2.80 transactions Pepper Nomina; ’TAPIOCA Medium 6 50 Sellers 866(1 56 00 Sellers JKKzE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.20 Rangoon Parboiled No 272 words
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291 1940-09-24 12 Martial Law Not Proclaimed Cairo, Sept. 23. THE Egyptian authorities at Cairo began rounding up all Italians in the city today as a precautionary measure. Some 7.000 have been detained and internment camps are already full. Similar measures are being taken throughout the country.291 words
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Article425 1940-09-24 12 .—Reuter. World Shocked At Evacuee Ship Sinking Rugby. Sept. 23 Horrified condemnation is expressed in all quarters today of the sinking by a German submarine in mid-Atlantic without warning on a bitter stormy night of a ship carrying children from the vulnerable areas to Canada. "The Times".—Reuter. - 425 words
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531 1940-09-24 12 TRADE DRIVE IN SOUTH AMERICA .—Reuter London, Sept. 23 As part of the British trade drive in South America, the British Government has decided with the approval of the Governments concerned to send to South America a special mission under the leadership of Lord.—Reuter - 531 words
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Article185 1940-09-24 12 Reuter. V) liy Egyptian Ministers Resigned Cairo, September 23 The explanation of the resignation of the Ministers of Finance. Communications and Commerce and the Minister without Portfolio Aly Bey’ Ayoub, is given in a letter which they’ addressed to the Prime Minister and which is splashedReuter. - 185 words
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Article23 1940-09-24 12 .—Reuter Lahore, Sept. 23. The Minwali district of Punjab has raised £lO,OOO for the purchase of British fighter aircraft. —Reuter.—Reuter - 23 words
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Article143 1940-09-24 12 P.S.C. Teams For Wed. And Sat. Matches Following will play for the Penang Sports Club at Rugby against the P.R.C. on Wednesday’ at 5.15 p.m. prompt at Western Road. W. G. Colebeck; B. H. Willson, G. H. Conaghan, D. M. Seward, Helbling; V. Barrie, T. M. Clark; E.143 words
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Advertisement115 1940-09-24 12 TAKUAPA VALLEY TIN DREDGING, NO LIABILITY (Incorporated in New South Wales) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a DIVIDEND at the rate of 6d. per share has been declared payable on Thursday, 31st October, 1940. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Thursday,115 words
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Advertisement595 1940-09-24 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road Penar» Phone 1477 1478 wfih extension. Telegrams: "Gazette" Penang. Rates of Subscription for Pinang Gazers and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S.& Delivery F.M.S. Foreign Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 or. Quarterly 7.50 9.0 q 12r .n Half-Yearly 15.0(1 18.00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 4» nn SUNDAY595 words
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