Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 September 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1940-09-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 232. Vol. XCVHI. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article564 1940-09-28 1 Just Non-Belligerency In Place Of Neutrality London. Sept. 28. THE primary purpose of the Axis-Japanese pact is obviously to keep the United States out of the war. The specific reservation regarding the Soviet apparently indicates that the signatories are not worried over Russia. The text of theReuter. - 564 words
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Article124 1940-09-28 1 Reuter. R.A.F. Bombardment 01 Kiel And Le Havre London. Sept. 28. The R.A.F. attack on Kiel Dockyards last night began at 8 pa>t. and lasted until shortly after 11 states the Air Ministry News Sert.ee. One radier described the scene as fellows: “Fires started in theReuter. - 124 words
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Article, Illustration118 1940-09-28 1 Reuter. Soviet Turning Anti-Axis? Istanbul, Sept. 28. A marked change in Communist propaganda circulating in the Balkans has become noticeable recently. Manifests printed under the inspiration or Moscow which was formerly largely antiBritish have now assumed an exclusively anti-Axis tendency t So-called' German /‘tourists” ir. r gariaReuter. - 118 words
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79 1940-09-28 1 —Reuter. Tokyo, Sept. 28. will be no change in Japan's non-involvement policy at this stage,” said the Foreign Office spokesman addressing foreign correspondents on the pact between the Axis Powers and Japan. “Japan is not going to participate in the European war nor is’—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article238 1940-09-28 1 THREAT TO MALAYA NOT SERIOUSLY TAKEN .—Reuter. Washington, Sept. 28. IWTR. CORDELL-HULL at a J-’* press conference made a formal statement on Japan’s alliance with the Axis. ‘The alliance does not, in the view of the Government of the United States, substantially alter the situation which.—Reuter. - 238 words
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741 1940-09-28 1 R.A.F. “BAG” FOR YESTERDAY i RISES TO 131 London, Sept. 27. r pHE Air Ministry state that the number of enemy aircraft now known to have been destroyed today is 131 of which two were shot down by anti-aircraft fire. Thirty-four R.A.F. fighters.—Reuter. - 741 words
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Article118 1940-09-28 1 Reuter. London, Sept. 27. The King and Queen (who had earlier toured St. Thomas’ Hospital which was recently bombed) were among the crowds which raptly followed this afternoon’s exciting air battle over London. Their Majesties were tq ig bombed areas and. standing} huge crater, theyReuter. - 118 words
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Advertisement14 1940-09-28 1 COW GATE I for North Malaya <t Penang.— I DISPENSARY LTD Penang and Ipoh.14 words
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Advertisement98 1940-09-28 1 ‘'SMILER” fed on GOW&GATE u I i 4 gents for North Malay 4 GEORGETOWN DISPENBABT Penang and Ipoh. JM pOOKING OIL ferf is a necessity in your every day requirements You yLv cannot sacrifice your health for inferior quality I Insist on buying only IDO HONG “ELEPHANT BRAND” COOKING OIL98 words
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Article611 1940-09-28 2 Violent A-A Fire. Heard ENEMY FORMATION BROKEN UP London, Sept. 27. It is officially announced that it is known that 98 enemy aircraft have so far been destroyed in today’s raids on Britain. This afternoon, during London’s fifth daylight raid today, violent anti-aircraft fire—8.0. W. - 611 words
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129 1940-09-28 2 t. —Reuter. OVER 3 HOURS TALKS Simla. Sept. 27. Mr Gandhi saw the Viceroy this afternoon, their seventh interview since the beginning of the rwar. jThe object of the visit is to ascertain the Government attitude towards the resolution of the Indian Congress passedt.—Reuter. - 129 words
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Article67 1940-09-28 2 I. —Reuter. British Order For 6.000 From U. S. New York, September 27. The closing of a contract for production of 6,000 tank engines for Britain by Continental Motors Corporation is reported, according to the Detroit correspondent of the Dow Jones Agency. It is learned unofficially that theI.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article70 1940-09-28 2 .—8.0. W. Rugby. September 27. The Dean and Chapter of St. Paul’s Cathedral have decided to place a tablet near the spot from which a time bomb was removed on September 15 by Lieutenant Davies and his bomb disposal section of the Royal Engineers. The.—8.0. W. - 70 words
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Article241 1940-09-28 2 ,—Reuter, London, Sept. 27. The narrative of a selfless fight with a fire on board a flaming aeroplane lies behind the announcement today that the King has awarded the Victoria Cross to an 18-year-old R.A.E. Sergeant, John Hannah of Paisley. Hannah on September 15 was wireless,—Reuter, - 241 words
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Article116 1940-09-28 2 .—Reuter. BRITISH REPLY TO NAZI FIRE London, Sept. 27, An artillery duel was fought across the Straits of Dover today, British long-range guns replying to the bombardment of the Dover area by German guns mounted on the French coast. The cannonade began at 12.30 p.m. G.M.T. when a.—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article258 1940-09-28 2 Reuter. May Have Good Effect On Opinion In France London, September 27. General .De Gaulles withdrawal from Dakar because he did not want to shed French blood will increase his support in Unoccupied France, according to French opinion in England, says the “Evening Standard.” “It is of courseReuter. - 258 words
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Article182 1940-09-28 2 ;.—8.0.W. Plan To Delay Sailings From New York Rugby, September 27. Prompt action by the Ministry of Shipping has resulted in the frustration of a Nazi plot to delay sailings from New York of foreign ships in the Allied service. The National Union of Seamen had good;.—8.0.W. - 182 words
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Article44 1940-09-28 2 —Reuter. Italians Claim Damage In Dieted Rome, Sept. 27. A communique states that the Air Force bombed the Haifa oil depot and claims that damage was inflicted on military stores, railways and the submarine base, adding that all machines returned safely.—Reuter. - 44 words
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1105 1940-09-28 2 Help For Britain ll ill Continue Washington, Sept. 27. The United States is not particularly disturbed by the nev. pact between the axis powers and Japan and will continue to aid Britain by all methods short of war, officials indicated here. It is considered—BOW - 1,105 words
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222 1940-09-28 2 London, Sept. 27. THE Royal Navy is waiting for the Nazis to come to Britain—with a smile on its f ace, writes Reuter’s special correspondent from a southern port. Reuter. “Four days in one of Britain’s most famous naval bases have convinced me,". Reuter. - 222 words
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Article45 1940-09-28 2 —8.0. W, Rugby, September 27 London docks gave the Prime Minister a warm welcome when he visited them yesterday. Mr. Churchill made the journey in a naval auxiliary patrol vessel accompanied by General Ismay, Military Secretary to the War Cabinet—8.0. W, - 45 words
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Advertisement29 1940-09-28 2 Kj CRLDBECK’S "Yr) oysTLvo NOW AVAILABLE EAVESTAFF MINI.PIANO The Original British Miniature Piano Tropically Constructed "IDEAL FOR SMALL ROOM OR FLAT.” INSPECTION INVITED AT ROBINSON PIANO Co. I PENANG29 words
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Article475 1940-09-28 3 Little Britain'’ I’HXS Colony is buslly improving its defences. With the wm- a good deal nearer their homes now. the people of Hong Kong are taking more than an academic interest in the preparations which are methodically turning the Colony into a “Little Britain.’’ Following475 words
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Article47 1940-09-28 3 This message was attached to an aluminium button handed in at a Sheffield W.V.S. depot—“l should like this button to go into the collection because the idea of a German button taken off a tunic in Norway helping to make a British Spitfire tickles me.47 words
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Article1584 1940-09-28 3 from the V ictoria Cross, which is only bestowed for most conspicuous bra very or some daring' or preeminent act of valour or self- sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy,” there are various other awards which can be granted to officers1,584 words
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Article759 1940-09-28 3 Winning Friends By Her Graciousness Charm Colorado Springs (Colo.) MRS. EDITH WILK WILLKIE is not running for President but she is making a lot of friends for someone who is. She isn’t consciously cultivating friends, but she is unconsciously winning them (writes J. R.759 words
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Article156 1940-09-28 3 Australian Premier's .Faith “We beat the Germans before and we shall beat them again,” declared Mr. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia in the last war and now Attorney-Gen-eral, in a message to the Commonwealth on the anniversary of the *****918 war. “Our dreams156 words
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Advertisement44 1940-09-28 3 Ĕ WHAT A WAR t By Qilbert Wilkinson JUrW M 2 Isfi veer JSt 1 i W 3 Jr AWp Wt E w 4 XX t I Lx IMS i 3 lovem and leavem -< You never told me you couldn t play the mouth-organ.44 words
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Advertisement126 1940-09-28 3 DISCLOSED BY Tek Often hidden behind a row of gleaming white teeth, decay is eating its way to their nerve centres. Tek “Short-Head" toothbrush, is the only genuine and patented brush which will reach those hidden danger spots, because the specially designed head, fits into the arch behind the teeth,126 words
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Article486 1940-09-28 4 Recommendations Of S’pore European Assn. Singapore. A SUGGESTION that because a large surplus alien population exists in the Colony, the Government should be asked to remedy the state of affairs by taking appiopiiate measures for evacuating the surplus and prohibiting immigration, has been discussed by486 words
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Article169 1940-09-28 4 Stern arniiig To Accused Kuala Lumpur. “The next time you pull out and endeavour to pass a car at a high speed and are convicted I shall send you to gaol.’’ A Malay named Ahmad was thus warned by Mr. G. L. Howe the First Magistrate,169 words
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Article339 1940-09-28 4 Driving Negligently Without Licence T. VAN HOBOKEN, the local manager of Lindeteves Stokovis, was on Wednesday convicted by Mr. G. L. Howe, the First Magistrate Kuala Lumpur, on two charges of driving without a licence of competency and with negligent driving, and was fined $25, in default339 words
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Article183 1940-09-28 4 For Greater Part Of Singapore Singapore. r recommendation of a speed limit of 30 miles an hour for the greater part of Singapore city which was made by the Trimmer Committee in 1938 has been endorsed by the Singapore Traffic Advisory Committee, which published its first annual183 words
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Article297 1940-09-28 4 Exceeds Total Of East Y ear Malaya's gross trade in August amounted to $162.729.000, which is a million dollars less than the July figure. The value of the first eight months' trade is $1,312,256,000. For the whole twelve months of last year the gross trade297 words
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Article131 1940-09-28 4 Station Master’s Action Kuala Lumpur. The plucky and prompt action of Mr. A. W. Fernando, Station Master. Kuala Lumpur, saved the life of a Chinese passenger on Thursday morning vzhen the man jumped off a moving train. The passenger, who was travelling to Singapore, had boarded131 words
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Article390 1940-09-28 4 Harrison Ensor CT. MARY'S Church, Kuala Lumpur, which was tastefully decorated in white, blue and primrose flowers, was filled to capacity on Wednesday when Mr. John Noel Douglas Harrison, Assistant Superintendent, F M S. Police, was married to Diane Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mis390 words
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Article79 1940-09-28 4 SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 28. 1940. MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Tima of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore 1.30 p.m. Saturday 28th inst. Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa, Egypt, Bangkok, Hongkong, Saigon, U.S.A. Great Britain (via Transpacific Air Service) 7 p.m. Saturday 28th inst. SURFACE79 words
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Article441 1940-09-28 4 September 25. 194(i It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malav and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malaj news bulletins will be441 words
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Article128 1940-09-28 4 The Maharajah of Mysore, one of the wealthiest men in the world, has died at the age of 56. His State income was estimated at £3.000,000 a year. He was said to spend £5,714 a year on his wives and £16,893 on his zoo,128 words
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Advertisement283 1940-09-28 4 WHO WANTS TO LOOK YOUNG Amazing Discovery xs HMDS m If '■A. T WOMEN W OF 50 r aN LOOK J:‘ f 35 f waftr A new precious extract of skin L cells —just like the vital elements in a healthy young girl’s skin. Discovered by a MalcA this famous283 words
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Miscellaneous66 1940-09-28 4 M AR-IN-WAR All id a Day’s Work Rick faitiies 3'90 OF DEM OnSTRATOI, VQV J THJKTS SE.«6E.A.KiT, LET'S s-j-pfcSE re I cvoSaaitX HOOSE «S OCCUPIED -«X y, Z X M JF 1 11 e>* > C A XA or IS O Ik Z i M I MOTHE», ENEM'y zzXv I66 words
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266 1940-09-28 5 Meeting Of Government Servants Thrift Society Taiping. Co-operative gardening, a scheme whereby the members could get land from the Government and cultivate vegetables on a co-operative basis was advocated at the half-yearly general meeting of the Government Servants’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd. held at266 words
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Article138 1940-09-28 5 Man Had “Terrible Stomach-ache" A bond of $5O for six months in one surety to be furnished with the alternative of being sent to the House ot Detention, was the decision reached at by Mr. Lim Koon Teck, in the Penang Middle Court yesterday in the138 words
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Article152 1940-09-28 5 Successful Candidates In First Ai<l The following candidates were successful in the examination for First Aid Certificates KING EDWARD VII SCHOOL. TAIPING Hor Ah Lam. Mohamed Rashid bin Mohamed. Thiiliampalam. Mohamea Ibrahim bin Hussin. Raja Shaheran Shah, Tan Pee Teck, N. Retnasingham, Lau Kok Heng, Teoh152 words
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65 1940-09-28 5 Alor Star. The Assizes of the Second Division at Sungei Patani will be opened today when two cases of voluntarily causing grievous hurt will be tried. It is understood that one of these cases will have to be heard at the Hospital as65 words
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Article44 1940-09-28 5 A valuable gold wristlet watch is reported to have been stolen from a European’s residence in Burnett Road vesterday. Tile Magazine Police were notified. Inspector E. Moule is investigating. At the time of writing the watch had not yet been traced.44 words
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Article140 1940-09-28 5 Accident Vi hile Bricklaying Kuala Kangsar While engaged in construction work on the annexe to the Preparatory School of the Malay College in Taiping Road, on Wednesday afternoon, a Chinese workman fell to his death from a height of about 25 feet. The unfortunate man. it140 words
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Article201 1940-09-28 5 Many Attractive Features We have received a copy of the Tamil “Murasu Annual 1940’’ which is obtainable from the Tamil Murasu Office, 192. Lavender Street. Singapore, and from all newspaper agents in Singapore. Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang at $1 a copy. His Excellency the Governor201 words
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Article472 1940-09-28 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. D. H. Christie. European Master, has returned from leave and has been posted to the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star. Mr. E. C. Tidy has assumed duties ,as Commissioner of Police. Kedah, in place of Mr. C. IV. D. Hall who has gone to Australia on472 words
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195 1940-09-28 5 MR. ALAN LORE'S WAR GESTURE Mr. Alan Loke, one of the best-knovvn Chinese in the F.M.S., has made a most generous contribution to Government for the war effort, states an official communique. Four plots of land in Sereinban, each of about 2,400 square feet,195 words
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Article97 1940-09-28 5 “Malayan Exile" Bv Mr. G. L. Peet The following new books have been received at the Penang Library: And So To Bath, (by Cecil Roberts; Malayan Exile, by G. L. Peet; Caught in the Chinese Revolution, by Ernest F. Borst-Smith; The Danube, by Emil Lengyel;97 words
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Article36 1940-09-28 5 Director Of Medical Services S. S. The promotion of Dr. R.B. MacGregor. Deputy Director of Medical Services, S.S., as Director of Medical Services, S.S, and Adviser, Medical Services, F.M.S. was gazetted yesterday.36 words
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Article41 1940-09-28 5 Mr. Cheang Lim Presents Cup Replicas Ipoh. Mr. Cheah Cheang Lim J.P. has presented twelve silver replicas of the cup to successful entrants in the Kuala Kangsar home gardening competition organised by His Highness the Sultan of Perak.41 words
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Article59 1940-09-28 5 Mohammed Noor bin Teh did not report the birth of his child to the Registrar of Births. Yesterday, before Mr. Lim Koon Teck. Penang Third Magistrate, a fine of $2 was imposed on him. The Registrar of Births, prosecuting, did not press the case, stating that59 words
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Article113 1940-09-28 5 Alor Star. The body of a 55-year-old Chinese, believed to be a beggar, was found at the stall at Jalan Pengkalan Kapal near tne old site of the Wednesday Fair. The discovery was reported to the local Police and the body was later sent to the113 words
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Article237 1940-09-28 5 Argument In Case Over Maintenance A maintenance case in which a Tamil fish-contractor, Abdul Majid, was the defendant was heard by Mr. Lim Koon Teck, in the Penang Middle Court yesterday. The complainant, Rahmah Bee, who was divorced from the defendant. had summoned the defendant to237 words
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Article50 1940-09-28 5 Returning to his house in Hutton Un? yesterday, a Chinese discovered that his jewellery, valued at about $BO, was not in the almeirah where it was kept. Following a report made at the Central Police Station, Inspector T. H. Allen proceeded to the scene to investigate.50 words
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Advertisement73 1940-09-28 5 THE NEW WORLD TOMORROW 7 By Special Requests MISS BETTY KAR CHANG WILL SING AGAIN With The GRAND NOOBAN OPERA s■? v i fr’S LOTUS HONEY to? all Eye TROUBLES even Cataract Safe Sure World-wide reputed MauSennsts. Literature free Bewar. of imitation— insist on selllks. BOON PHARMACY, PENANG LPOH Brighten73 words
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Advertisement133 1940-09-28 5 fliß-conoiTionep _i Four Shows Today Tomorrow 11.30 A.M., 3 P.M 6.15 P.M. 9.30 P.M. UNIVERSAL S ACTION-PACKED THRILLER I with Lola Lane and James Craig in "ZANZ I B A R SUPPORTED BY “THE LOUIS-GODOY FIGHT’ SEE THE SENSATIONAL K O. IN THE BTH ROUND TOGETHER WITH THE LATEST M.G.M.133 words
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Advertisement36 1940-09-28 5 LOON CHEONG Co., Bui i rung Contractors, Furniture Makers, Painters, Polishers, Signboard Writers, And Teak Wood Merchants Stockists:-Mirrors Plate Glass, all sizes. 23 Farquhar Street, PENANG. Perak Branch LOON CHEONG Co., No. 6 Station Road, Ipoh.36 words
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Miscellaneous116 1940-09-28 5 Xh.it I2i lidl y X. CONTROLLED BY LAST 3 SHOWS TUbi} At 3; 6.15 9.30 p.m. OPENS TOMORROW A First Run RKO-Radio Picture At Reduced Prices. LUCILLE BALL in “PANAMA LADY” with Allan Lane Steffi Duna MAJESTIC STARTS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 Aatinee: 15 25 cts. Downstairs 60 95 cts.116 words
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Miscellaneous216 1940-09-28 5 QUEENS LAST 3 SHOW S TODAY 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 Matinee Reduced Prices. Paramount’s Mighty Jungle Thriller Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Madeleine Carroll in SAFARI A Paramount Picture with Tullio Carminati. Muriel Angelus, Lynne Overman, Billy Gilbert. TOGETHER WITH The Latest British Paramount News Popeye Cartoon! MORNING MATINEE TODAY AT 11.30216 words
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Article478 1940-09-28 6 npiIESE are times of plain J speaking and plain action in the United States. President Roosevelt has followed up his frequent denunciations of agiessors with an embargo on scrap iron exports to Japan.Tokio is thus confronted with stark realities. If she decides to push on with her plans478 words
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Article70 1940-09-28 6 ODEON CINEMA "Zanzibar” with Lola Lane and James Craig 11.30 a m. 3, 6.15 9.30 pm. VIAJESTIC CINEMA “Alexander Nevsky” 3, 6 15 and 9.30 pm. HEX CINEMA “Saps At Sea” with Laurel and Hardy 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p m QUEEN’S CINEMA “Safari” with Douglas70 words
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Article324 1940-09-28 6 yiission In Italy QIR PERCY LORAINE is now putting the final touches to his last despatch on his Italian mission. It will cover the whole of the year he spent at the Rome Embassy. it will thus form a pendant to Sir Nevile Henderson’s more elaborate account324 words
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Article733 1940-09-28 6 Saturday, Sept. 2S. nDOPIC of today is naturally A Japan's pact with the Axis. But there is no cause for consternation. The triple alliance has been foreseen for years and both Britain and America are prepared for it. nPHE primary purpose of the pact733 words
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Advertisement220 1940-09-28 6 LONDON STAR I i I I -Wi v I I The sign of quality I j STANDARD MODEL Tubing of High Grade British Steel with superior quality Bracket Bearings. Dunlop Roadster Tyres. Wasdell No. 4 Valanced Mudguards. Coventry or Perry Best Chains. Chainwheels Pedals Hubs Freewheels marked London. Finish. The220 words
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Advertisement38 1940-09-28 6 COMPANK ''t ASI V.*'' (PENAN6B PIONfER SUBBER ffINUL‘4 529. TANJONG BUN6AH R? PENAMfcj For your convenience send your tyres to otc Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phon» 111 "r Yftss/ 'BiK BWf PAY J’ ro <■ fKh _738 words
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1336 1940-09-28 7 (hie Landlord Told To Put Houses To Proper Condition man oHhe RenlT V’ ,d by T- D Hu hes Chair his business to pm M 1 houseM n" B°ardapply for permission h?7 T' d ed that there were rats andMleV n” the h™ The Board1,336 words
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Article87 1940-09-28 7 A 81,400 diamond ring, reported missing yesterday morning from a house in Argyll Road, occupied by a Chinese family, was recovered in the afternoon when the aquarium in the front hall was cleaned. The owner, Mr. Goh Hong Beng, was said to have placed the87 words
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122 1940-09-28 7 PUBLICATION OF REGULATIONS Singapore. REGULATIONS for the Local Defence Corps, on the subject of which an official communique appeared in our columns on Thursday, have been published in Gazette Extraordinary yesterday evening. Under these regulations, His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has appointed122 words
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Article114 1940-09-28 7 Penang War Fund Now $910.016 The War Fund in North Malaya rose by exactly SI,OOO yesterday to 51,397,516.69, the increase representing donations of $5OO each by the Lim Sz Bian Soot Tong and the Toon Poon Tong Lim Kongsi to the Penang collection, which now stands114 words
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Article236 1940-09-28 7 Ipoh. Tara Singh. the well-known professional boxer, was produced before Mr. J. P. Biddulph. in the Ipoh First Magistrate’s Court by the Customs Department on a charge of being found in possession of 500 tahils of chandu. not being a person employed for that purpose in236 words
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Article111 1940-09-28 7 Farewell Performance Of Lammerts* Band Harry Lammerts’ Band is giving its farewell performance at the E. O. Hotel tonight. Lammerts himself is no stranger to Penang and used to charm dancers at the E. O. Hotel with violin and Saxophone five years ago. He returned111 words
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575 1940-09-28 7 Coroner Expresses Sympathy II ith Deceased s Family Singapore. AM satisfied, from the evidence before me, that Siddons took his life by taking a disinfectant, but I am not prepared to pass any remarks about the state of his mind at.the time he took the575 words
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105 1940-09-28 7 Tomorrow will be the first Sunday to be observed as a holiday by all shops along Penang Road and Campbell Street, principal shopping centres in Penang. The shops, which will be closed on all subsequent Sundays, include goldsmiths’ establishments, silk, cotton and general goods dealers.105 words
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Article95 1940-09-28 7 Ipoh. At the annual genera! meeting of the Perak Boxing Association held at the Eastern Hotel on Thursday night, the following were elected to be on the Perak Boxing Board for the year: Messrs. D. Storch, R. C. Ehrke, P.F.Y. Radclifle, S. Andus, Dato Muda95 words
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Article91 1940-09-28 7 Marines Band In Attendance The members of the O.X.A. have invited a party of sailors from one of 11..VL ships now in port to a dance at the Institute at 9 o’clock tonight. A band of the Royal Marines will be in attendance. It is hoped91 words
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Article70 1940-09-28 7 Thangeveloo, a Tamil youtti, boxed an elderly Tamil woman on the left ear and was summoned to appear before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Penang Middle Court yesterday. The woman told the court that she had the ear stitched at the General Hospital.70 words
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91 1940-09-28 7 After lying in the General Hospital for nearly six months, a Chinese labourer, who was injured as a result of having been struck by a boulder, while digging a pit at Batu Ferringhi, died at the General Hospital today. The man, Khor Lim Beng,91 words
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Article441 1940-09-28 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at 4 p.m. yesterday. NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 5/3 5/6ex JSI Austral M. 33/6 35/6ex 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/6 18/6 $1 Aver Weng 1.00 1-04 £1 Bangrin Tin 16/6 17/6 $1441 words
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Article241 1940-09-28 8 NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers Allenby 110 1-15 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 110 1.15 Ayer Panas 115 1.20 ex Bassett 0.42 j 0.45 Batu Lint&ne 106 1.09 Bedford 0.874 0.924 Benta 100 1.05 c Borelli 1.324 1.40 Broca 0.61 0.64 Brunei United 0.524 0.574241 words
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Article322 1940-09-28 8 NOM INAL Issue buyers sellers A. £1 (Aust) N z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.75 1.9 b 2 74% Pref 2.00 2.10 5 B. M. T. 6.90 7.10 £5 Chartered Bank £6* £7/0c £1 Con. T. 8. Ord 17/3 17/9 £1 Con. T. 8. 7%322 words
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Article266 1940-09-28 8 Company Dividend Payable Books Close Rinnarks RUBBERS Ayer Panas 4% 2.10.40 21. 9.40 Benta 5% 2nd int 9.10.40 2-9.10.40 Changkat Serdaag 7% inc. 15.10.40 7-1510.40 Jeram Kuantan 8% int. 30. 9.40 23. 9.40 Kempas 124% 28. 9.40 21. 9.40 Perak River Valley 5% 3rd int. 3.10.40266 words
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Article368 1940-09-28 8 Works Employed To Utmost Capacity The report of the General Electric Co. shows that profit in the year to March 31 last amounted to £1.892,994. or £116,895 more than in 1938-39, and al- though there is a special allow ance of £lOO,OOO for depreciation, making £495.442368 words
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Article74 1940-09-28 8 Penang. September 27. 19-Pj. (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 88 1/2 Calcutta. Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 13 3 8 Japan Demand 193 3/4 New74 words
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Article819 1940-09-28 8 Public’s Reluctance To Be Impressed London, August 5. 'T'HE indifferent performance of Tin shares in recent weeks despite the obvious improvement in their prospects. ha> been one of the most disappointing features of the markets. Although a fairly protracted period of all-out production is in sight,819 words
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Article137 1940-09-28 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot" £259. 10. 0. £257. 0. 0. “Forward" £262. 10. 0. £260. 0. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot" $133.00 $132.37% Business done 200 tons 100 tons PENANG: “Spot" $133.00 $132 37% RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot" H 9jl6d. 11 9jl6d Forward" 11 9|l6d. 11 9|l6d. Tone Idle137 words
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Article177 1940-09-28 8 The net profit for the year end.-d June 30. 1940. subject to Directors fees amounn to $66.185.95. to which must be adder the balance of $34,081.93 brought forward from last account making a total of $100,267.88. Directors recommend tha balance available for distribution b< deal* with as177 words
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Article249 1940-09-28 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LIMITED Penang Sept 25. There has been little change in this market during the last week, prices remaining fairly stead" and there is still a fair demand foe ready rubber, especially' lower grades. London and New York are both quoted i 1/16th lower at 11 13/16d. and 19249 words
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Advertisement182 1940-09-28 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorporated <n British India) Head Office: “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga. Pudukottah, Devacottah. Cannanore and Coimbatore. Authorised Capital Rs. 50,00,00*0 Issued and Subscribed Capital Rs. 25,00,000 Paid up Capital Rs. 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, an terms182 words
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Article812 1940-09-28 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR ISTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY S. Michael And All Angels. 8.1)0 a.m. Holy Communion. 9.15 a.m. Mattins (Tamil). 10.30 a.m. Mattins (Chinese) 6.00 p.m. Festal Evensong and Sermon. Psalms 120, 121. Hymns 335, 296. 422, 19. I FRIDAY. j 5.45 p.m. Evensong- and Intercession. SATURDAY.812 words
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Miscellaneous3005 1940-09-28 9 4 BI A I irnß SAN FRANCISCO HONGKONG B IVMa 'TREASURE ISixAND* One of tiie following' frequencies will KGEI 967 mc/s (31.02 m.) i be .used. From 7.20 pan. to 12.20 a.m.) 68W2. 6. "9 Mc/s (49.26 m.), P.M. ibW3. 9.52 Mc/s (31.49 m.) 7.50 News in English. ZBW4, 15.193,005 words
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Miscellaneous118 1940-09-28 9 9.05 Scottish Variety, t 9.30 Nick’s Dance Six. 10.00 Close Dow r n. ZHP3. 5.00 p.m. Popular Malay Variety.! 5.50 Hindustani Music). 6.10 News in Windustani. 620 Tamil Music:! 6.40 News in Tamil. 7.00 Music of Delibes!. 7.20 News in French. 730 Lagu Melayu.! 8.05 News in Malay. 8.20 Arabic118 words
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858 1940-09-28 10 18 Enemy Planes Shot Down: Others Turn Tail And Flee London, Sept. 27 A strong force of German fighters, which were believed to be the vanguard of a bomber formation, was routed by Spitfires after a furious air battle in brilliant sunshine off thei.—Reuter. - 858 words
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317 1940-09-28 10 SIX MAIN POINTS IN AGREEMENT Announcement Made By German Wireless Berlin, Sept. 27 An announcement was made this morning over the official German wireless that a ten-year political, military and economic pact between Germany, Italy and Japan was signed in Berlin this morning. ARenter. - 317 words
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Article589 1940-09-28 10 e.—Reuter Reported Nazi Plans. i focus for GERMAN PEOPLE New York, Sept. 27 Germany will soon turn from the attack ;on Britain to seize all France and mass 'on the Spanish frontier to pave the way for the reduction of Gibraltar and to bot--1 tiee.—Reuter - 589 words
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Article98 1940-09-28 10 —Reuter. Threatening Letters Received Shanghai, Sept. 27 Chinese members of the Municipal Council and also Chinese Committee members on the same body, have received threatening letters asking them to resign. It is reliably learned that the letters were addressed individually by the Chinese Ratepayers Readjustment Committee, a—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article66 1940-09-28 10 ;.—Reuter. Kidnapping Of Chinese Banker Shanghai, Sepember 27 Mystery clouds the kidnapping on Wednesday of Mr. Jabin Hsu, a nrominent Chinese, banker and one-time member of the Chungking Government. Mr. Hsu has just arrived from Hongkong and is believed to be not entirely opposed to the Nanking regime;.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article97 1940-09-28 10 —Ranter ALLEGATIONS IN FASCIST PAPER Rome. Sept. 27. Italy has reopened her anti-Greek campaign. Allegations or Greek atrocities in the Albanian Province of Ciamuria are renewed by the Fascist controlled newspaper. Tomori." of Tirana which records the murders of three Albanians one of whom was the niece—Ranter - 97 words
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Article176 1940-09-28 10 .—Reuter. Gas. Light And Water Still Unaffected Shanghai, September 27. Three more Chinese were wounded yesterday in a strike fracas. When pickets tried to prevent trams from working, the police fired into the air and the fracas was quelled. The strike spread to a number of private concerns.—Reuter. - 176 words
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Article77 1940-09-28 10 y.—Reuter. Sharp Decline In Japanese Stocks London, Sept. 27 The Stock Exchange opened quietly firm with gilt-edged continuing their recent advance. Trading was comparatively light owing to the imminence of the weekend. Shortly after midday the announcement of the German-Italian-Japanese agreement caused operators to take up a cautiousy.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article212 1940-09-28 10 —Reuter. French Lodge Strong Protest Haiphong. Septem’t? r 27. The French authorities have lodt d a strong protest with the Japanese r- warding the bombing of Haiphong vest relay when' Japanese planes dropped a few bombs just before landing. It is officially announced b- b i--.—Reuter. - 212 words
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Article147 1940-09-28 10 .—Reuter. Foodstuffs Plum! ereii By Germans Istanbul, September 27. Growing resentment -at Germany sucking the surrounding countries dry of foodstuffs and materials foi het wir machine is becoming increasingly ip parent in the Balkans. Reuter's general correspondent, whe has just finished a tour of Rumania and Bulgaria,.—Reuter. - 147 words
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38 1940-09-28 10 .—Reuter. New York. September 26 President Roosevelt has signed the E> port and Import Bill making $500.000 060 available for loans to South America states a Washington message to Do« Jones Agency.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article170 1940-09-28 10 Reuter. More Attacks On Enemy Ports London, Sept. 27 Heavy attacks were again carried out on the Channel ports and on shipping at Kiel and the German internal waterways, the Air Ministry states. In addition to further heavy attacks last night on the Channel ports, including Ostend.Reuter. - 170 words
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Article22 1940-09-28 10 I.—Reuter. Vichy. September 26. MM. Vincent Auriol, Marx Donnoy and Jules Moch. all former Socialist Ministers. have been interned.—Reuter.I.—Reuter. - 22 words
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374 1940-09-28 10 GERMAN PRESSURE BEHIND ATTACK ON FREE FRENCH TROOPS London, Sept. 27 The Dakar authorities who opened fire on free French troops attempting a peaceful landing—without any intention of using armed force —did so under German pressure. This is now known, states a’’—Reuter. - 374 words
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Advertisement54 1940-09-28 10 THE BEN” Li’NE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SAMMLANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 64*4 645 PENANG. BURNS PHIIP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival fates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents54 words
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334 1940-09-28 11 SPORTS CLUB PLAY WITH 3 SUBSTITUTES GH winning by four goals to one the Punjab Regiment did not have things their own way in a hockey match on the Sports Club ground at Western Road yesterday when they met the Sports Club. The latter334 words
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187 1940-09-28 11 I»poh, September 27 rhe Perak Turf Club will hold a fourprofessional race meeting on October 30. November 2, 6 and 9. There will be two runs each for Horses, Class 1 and 3 and Ponies. Class 1 and two consolation races for Horses,187 words
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Article143 1940-09-28 11 Commercial Tournament Committee Meeting There will be a meeting of the Comn.ercial Badminton committee on Tuesday, October 1, at the Hu Yew Seah. Girls’ School at Madras Lane at 8 p.m., when the draw for the tournament will take place. Representatives of all competing firms and departments are invited143 words
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Article32 1940-09-28 11 The annual general meeting of the Kedah Hockey Association will be held this evening (Saturday) after a match between the Police and the Rest. H.H. Tunku Yacob will preside.32 words
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Article54 1940-09-28 11 Indian Association vs B.M. High School Teachers A series of friendly games of billiards (English and American) will be played off this afternoon st the Indian Association premises at Ragan Jermal Road, between the Indian Association, Penang and the tutorial staff of the Bukit Mertajam High School. Play will54 words
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328 1940-09-28 11 LAST-MINUTE try scored by Kam Beng and brilliantly converted by Ah Ee enabled the Chinese Recreation Club to score a lucky victory by 10 points (two goals) to 6 (two tries) over the Penang Free School in a rugger match on the Victoria328 words
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Article216 1940-09-28 11 WL K,t >L\G BOY’ -lie TAC” “EPSOM JEEP” EUREKA” "MAN-ON-THE "THE MAJOR” Venan Penang Ipoh K. Lumpur SPOT” Ipob Singapore RACE 1 <nr Patrick Pa?/ out i Sir Patrick Creme de Menthe Sir Patrick M. G 11. eJan E° r K sir Patrick Pa# Ont Pay216 words
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Article, Illustration61 1940-09-28 11 Reuter. Jersey City, Sept. 27. Max Ba> r beat Pat. ('omiskey, a young Irish-American, on a technical knockout in the first round at Roosevelt’s Stadium there. He unleashed terriffic rights to the head and floored Cumiskey twice, Corn iskey eventually draped across the ropes. Reuter. - 61 words
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Article193 1940-09-28 11 Jinnah XI vs Pailang Party On the Esplanade tomorrow at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Jinnah Xl:—Zainul; Aziz Ibramsah (capt.>; Sulaiman. N. Shanff, Yasin: Sultan. M. S. Meerah, H. Khan. M. Sultan. S. S. Syed Md. Madarsah. Indian oungsters vs Indian Corinthians On the Esplanade: today at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Penang193 words
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Article480 1940-09-28 11 5—2 Defeat For O.X.A. After two successive defeats, the Colts broke their run of bad luck when they beat the O.X.A. by five goals to two in a hockey match played on the Esplanade yesterday. The winners started promisingly and Invaded their opponents area from the480 words
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1026 1940-09-28 11 Race 1: Horses —Class 4 —Division 4 —5 Furlongs Straight—2.3o p.m. 1. 0 2 4 PAY* OUT 9y 9.04 Mrs. S. E. Sherida Van BrcukeJeu 2. 0 0 0 CREME DE MENTHE 7y 9.02 Mr. Alan Luke Major Rat 3. 0 BLACK AMBER 5y1,026 words
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Advertisement81 1940-09-28 11 JRIUM THRILLS MILLIONS la P&p&Gd&tit Tooth Paste is thrilling millions morning after morning, by the new OBIIBIMSHHRIIH dazzling whiteness of their teeth! Never before has there been such radiance with a tooth paste so utterly safe Yes, there’s never a risk with IRIUM-containing Pepsodent.■. a never a chance of harming81 words
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434 1940-09-28 12 MAJOR FOX SHOULD SCORE TREBLE Policy And Royal Desire Best Outsiders (By “EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh, Today. LAR ISSA THE FLEA was an easy winner on Thursday, and the penalty she has received for her second run may not stop her from bringing434 words
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Article125 1940-09-28 12 i.—Reuter. To Be Initiated In Britain Shortly London, Sept. 27 Tile Ministry of Information is shortly initiating an Empire publicity campaign in Britain with the ami of bringing home ■fr> the people that the v.ar is not a fight between Britain and Northern Europe but something' ofi.—Reuter. - 125 words
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Article154 1940-09-28 12 Exhibition Of Work By Taiping Ladies Taiping. A good collection of knitted and sewn garments, made by the Ladies Section of the Perak Patriotic Fund, Taiping Branch, to be sent as comforts for the men in the R A F. and their families and homeless children154 words
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Article103 1940-09-28 12 Law Teik Hock In Singles Final Law Teik Hock. 1940 Junior Singles Champion, qualified for the final in the Hu Yew Seah Open Singles Badminton Tournament. He eliminated Yeoh Cheow Beng in straight sets in the semi-final and will meet Ohee Choon Keng in the final103 words
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Article169 1940-09-28 12 ‘—B.O.W. Raid By L arge r.!a.f. Bomber Force Rugby, September 27. A Cairo communique states: “The harbour and foreshores at Tobruk were successfully attacked by a large force of R.A.F. bombing aircraft on Wednesday and severe damage was done. During these raids direct, hits were scored‘—B.O.W. - 169 words
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Article578 1940-09-28 12 H. M. Abrahams - By H. M. Abrahams) 'T’RYING to look into the futuie in these days is a rather alarming occupation. We cannot help wondering if we shall ever again see the athletes of the world vying with one another in friendly rivalry. But however gloomy and uncertain the578 words
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Article73 1940-09-28 12 Contributions To Lord Mayor's Fund Fie following contributions have been received for the Lord Mayor of London’s Relief Fund. Mr. H. R. Rix $250 Mr. G. G. Duddell JOO Dr. i Mrs.) E. ,M Rix iOO Mr. E. L. D. Evans 25 Mr. A. C.73 words
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Article86 1940-09-28 12 —Reuter. Surprise Al Failure Of Egypt To Declare War Peshawar, Sept. 27 The Fakir of ipi, according to leliable reports, has expressed to his associates his astonishment at Egypt’s failure to declare war as a result of the Italian invasion of Egyptian territory. He expressed the opinion—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article, Illustration219 1940-09-28 12 THE KING MEETS A BRAVE WOMAN The King and Queen visited a house that had been wrecked by a Geinian bomb, during a tout of the Notlh-East coast recently. They' went into one of the three damaged homes in Hull. How219 words
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Article133 1940-09-28 12 Rambling Cycling Club Eagles Draw The Rambling Cycling Cluo and Sporting Eagles shared two goaLs in a friendly match which was played on the K.F.A Ground at Alor Star on Thursday. The Eagle.- were the first to score Alter a series of raids they broke through Ihe133 words
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Article86 1940-09-28 12 REORGANIZED IN FRANCE Clermont-Ferrand. The heads of the French football federation, who have remained in Paris, are now endeavouring to reorganise the activities of the game, writes the Paris Soir today. They will shortly come into contact with the Government officials in Vichy for agreements on their proposals. Two86 words
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Article59 1940-09-28 12 Clubs taking part in the English Golf Union’s summer competitions scheme to help the Red Cross have raised £lO5 for the first month of the campaign. County Unions concerned were Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, Cheshire, Cornwall, Durham, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire. Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Somerset, Surrey59 words
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Advertisement374 1940-09-28 12 GO\ ERNMEVT OF JOHORE TENDERS will be received at the office of the Tenders Board c/o Hon’ble The State Secretary. Johore Bahru, Johore, up to noon of the 15th October, 1940 for the Purchase of steel tubing and mild steel reinforcement bars at site of the proposed Tongkang Pechah Bridge,374 words
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Advertisement467 1940-09-28 12 Telegrams: "Gazette” Penang. U Rates of Subscription for Pinanu g.zand Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local SS.& Deliverv FM s v™ Monthly $2.50’ S3J)6 $4 0 Q Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 i B .OO ‘>4'o Nearly 30.00 36..'0 J. SUNDAY GAZETTE Local s.S.& Delivery F.M.S. Foret Quarterly $1.25 $1.50 Half-Yearly467 words
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