Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 December 1939
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1939-12-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 291. Vol. XCVII. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration452 1939-12-01 1 Russia Sends Ultimatum NEW FINNISH GOVERNMENT Helsinki, December 1. According to an unconfirmed report, the I .S.S.R. has sent an ultimatum to Einland that unless she acceded to all the Soviet demands by 3 a.m.. the country would hr devastrd. Parliament which met at <> p.m. yesterday452 words
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Article470 1939-12-01 1 -BOW. BRITISH POLICY DEFENDED Rugby, Dec. 1. Replying on the debate in the Commons, the Secretary for the Colonies said he did not agree that the government should more closely define its peace aims. There was responsibility to other governments. Close co-opera-tion between the French-BOW. - 470 words
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Article119 1939-12-01 1 —Reuter. Relaxation Probable, Says Mr. Macdonald London, Nov. 30. "There is some censorship of the press in almost all colonies, though the exact degree and method varies declai cd Mr. Malcolm Macdonald in the Commons. "Press matter sent from Britain to the Colonies is censored in—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article30 1939-12-01 1 —Reuter. Paris, Dec. 1. A French communique reports: ‘There was usual activity by our patrols. One of our torpedo boats successfully attacked an enemy submarine.”—Reuter.’—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article56 1939-12-01 1 Reuter. ‘’Like Cheap Cars” i Paris, Dec. 1. “Planes ai e being produced by mass production like cheap cars,” said the Air Minister, M. La Chambre, in a speech to the American Club. In the first months of 1939 the Air Force planes than in theReuter. - 56 words
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Article47 1939-12-01 1 8.0. W. Australian Minister Returning Home Rugby. November 30 Mr. Casey. Australian Minister o f Sv. ply. who is shortly returning to tlu Commonwealth at the end of consultations which have been taking place in London was received by the Ki’?g at Buckingham Palace today.—B.O.W.8.0. W. - 47 words
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Article136 1939-12-01 1 Russian: A Soviet communique given by the Moscow Radio claims that Soviet troops reached a line ten to fifteen kilometres west of the frontier and two villages on the Karelian Isthmus were occupied. Helsinki was bombed in the afternoon by ten machines. Many houses are136 words
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Article133 1939-12-01 1 Ambassador May Be Summoned Home WASHINGTON, DEC. 1. THE IMPRESSION IS INCREASING THAT THE ADMINISTRATION IS SEEKING SOME WAY OF EXPRESSING ITS DISAPPROVAL OF THE SOVIET INVASION OF FINLAND. —Reuter. Invocation of the Neutrality Act alone would not serve this purpose as this would place Russia and—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article29 1939-12-01 1 —Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 1. It is officially stated that Germany has no intention of calling Poles or other non-German nationals for military service.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article57 1939-12-01 1 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 1. Questioned about the possibility of the United States applying the provisions of the Neutrality Act to Russia and Finland, Mr. Cordell Hull refused to comment but said that at some later time he might be able to give reasons for not announcing the U.S.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article50 1939-12-01 1 8.0. W. Rugby, Dec. 1. The Prime Minister moved a resolution providing that during the present session whenever the House stands adjourned, the Speaker be empowered to call members together at an earlier date, if deemed necessary in the public interest. The resolution was agreed to. —8.0. W.8.0. W. - 50 words
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Advertisement19 1939-12-01 1 COW GATE #T e L|O i** u -<hxi tor North Malaya Pena ta georgetown dispensary lid.. Penang and Ipoh.19 words
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Advertisement74 1939-12-01 1 i SMILER” fed on I COW GATE kJ- I r Ifct... A 1 amit for North Malaya Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., and Took. TAIKOO SUGAR pure, refined cane sugar of the highest quality. Refined and packed in the Hong-Kong factory of the Taikoo Sugar Refining Co., Ltd. London obtainable at74 words
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Article925 1939-12-01 2 'OFFENSIVE LAUNCHED BY SOVIET TROOPS .—Reuter- Helsinki Bombed twice SEVERAL PARTS OF FRONTIER OCCUPIED LONDON. NOV. 30. 4N UNCONFIRMED NEWSPAPER REPORT REA( HLX LONDON FROM HELSINKI SAYS THAT RUSSI \X TROOPS CROSSED THE FINNISH FRONTIER AT 9.15 s LOCAL TIME TODAY. IT STATES THAT THE.—Reuter- - 925 words
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284 1939-12-01 2 Direct Affront To I .S. Offer Of Mediation ll'ashington, November 50. A o event since the war started has so profoundly shocked American opinion as the Soviet invasion of /'inland. Until a late hour last night Administration officials refused to believe that the Soviet contemplated284 words
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Article, Illustration479 1939-12-01 2 —Reuter. e London, Nov. 30 Referring to the Soviet-Finnish situation the Prime Minister in the House of Commons declared that the Finnish attitude from the outset was unprovocative. The Finnish note, delivered at Moscow immediately befor e the rupture, was of a most—Reuter. - 479 words
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308 1939-12-01 2 —8.0. W. Preventing Their Absorption Rugby, November 30. In a letter to The Times, Admiral Sir Herbert Richmond. Master of Downing College. Cambridge. says: "Those neutral powers who make protests against the British Order in Council regarding exports might surely give consideration to the—8.0. W. - 308 words
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Advertisement88 1939-12-01 2 j du MAURIER With the arrival of war-time manufactured stocks and the complete exhaustion of pre-war supplies du Maurier consumers will appreciate J that for obvious reasons, we are most reluctantly compelled to revise our prices in order that the excellent quality and flavour of our product shall be maintained88 words
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273 1939-12-01 3 DENUNCIATION OF PACT UNJUSTIFIABLE Reply To Soviet Proposing Neutral Arbitration Helsinki, Nov. 30 The Government’s reply to M. Molotov’s note denouncing the Soviet-Finnish non-aggression pact denies any violation of the frontier by Finland. It declares that there were only frontier guards near the border—Reuter. - 273 words
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474 1939-12-01 3 l ull Story Of Attack On Nazi Seaplane Base Rugby, November 30. rp| raid on Tuesday by R.A.F. fighter Command long range rcraft on the German seaplane base at Borkum is ded;l bj experts to have been one of the most audacious raids in8.0. W. - 474 words
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Article, Illustration218 1939-12-01 3 —Reuter. Stirring Speech By French Premier Paris, Nov. 30 A stimulating speech on Allied war activities was made in the Chamber by M. Daladier who declared :—“Our armies are daily demonstrating their mastery. Our air forces are victoriously opposing the enemy while at sea our•.—Reuter. - 218 words
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Article47 1939-12-01 3 Reuter. German Bund Leader Guilty Of Larceny New York. Novemb r 30. Fritz Kuhn, leader ol the GeimanAmencan Bund, has bee-' convktcd 01 grand larceny of .he Bund’s merr y and Kulm will be sentenced on De-', mbei Tlxe maximum oenaity is 30 > ears’ imprisonment.—Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article129 1939-12-01 3 —Reuter. British Seizure Of German Exports Tokyo. Nov 30 The Japanese Foreign Minister has in formed the British Ambassador that hi pan will not agree to Britain's seizure German exports, fearing that her eit°J interests will be thereby affected, accord ing to the Domei Agency.—Reuter. REPRESENTATIONS BY—Reuter. - 129 words
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Article28 1939-12-01 3 London, November 30. A German war plane made a foiced landing in Switzerland and has been interned, according to a Rome Radio announcement.28 words
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Article66 1939-12-01 3 —8.0. W. Sir Kingsley W ood Meets Advisory Committee Rugby. November 00. Sir Kingsley Wood yesterday morning met representatives of the General Council of Trades Union Congress forming an advisory committee recently appointed f o assist the Ministry o f Supply and the Air Ministry.—8.0. W. - 66 words
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Advertisement95 1939-12-01 3 GRAND CHRISTMAS SALE COMMENCING TO-DAY TILL DECEMBER 23rd, (EXCLUDING SUNDAYS) MOST ATTRACTIVE BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. GET YOUR REQUIREMENTS at CUT PRICES General Goods, Glassware, Chinaware, Christmas Cards, Toiletries, Perfumeries, Toys, Sports Goods, Books, Pens, Magazines. Stationery, Everything in Musical Merchandise, Fancy Goods, Etc., Etc. —5 FREE GIFT COUPONS i95 words
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Article381 1939-12-01 4 Profit Drops But Dividend Raised Singaj>ore. ALTHOUGH the net profit earned by Weame Brothers Ltd. in the (year ended September last fell $86,464 from that in the preceding year, shareholders are to have their dividend increased fnwn 5 to 20 per cent, if the recommendations of the381 words
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Article489 1939-12-01 4 Sanitary Board Suspends Restriction For 1940 Seremban. A MEETING of the Seremban Sanitary Board took place in the Council Chamber at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, there being present:—Mr. N. Coulson (chairman), Mr. T. R. Hutton, Dr. B. A. Taylor, Mr. H. G. Moles, Mr. B. F.489 words
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Article129 1939-12-01 4 Assailant's Identity Surmised Bangkok. It is generally surmised that the gunman who w r as responsible for the murder of Mr. Hia Kwang Yam was a Hokien Chinese. Mrs. Hia Kwang Yam stated that soon after her husband was shot he muttered: “My case is serious;’’ and again129 words
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Article321 1939-12-01 4 LIST OF ACCUSED AND VERDICT Bangkok. 'T'HE Special Court delivered judg- ment on the charge of insurrection preferred against fifty accused from the 20th to the 23rd November. It convicted forty-three of them under Section 101 of the Penal Code and under Section 52 of the Military’321 words
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Article73 1939-12-01 4 Singapore. A fine of $75, or one month’s rigorous imprisonment, was imposed on a policeman, Mohamed Syed bin Samad, in the third court on Tuesday, when he was convicted of sleeping while on guard duty at the Cable and Wireless office on November 3. Accused, in his73 words
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Article59 1939-12-01 4 Annual Trip To Batavia Singapore. Ruler over 400,000 subjects, the Sultan Mahmoed Abdul Djalil Rahmatsjah, of Langkat, Sumatra, is in Singapore on his way to Batavia. The Sultan is accompanied by his secretary’ a nd aide-de-camp. He make* these trips yearly and was last in Batavia in59 words
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1225 1939-12-01 4 STIRRING LECTURE TO SELANGOR INDIANS formed the subject of a lecture delivered at the Selangor Indian Association, Kuala Lumpur Mr. J. Appaduray M.C.H. of Ipoh on Tuesday. Mr. K K Benjamin took the chair. The speaker, in the course of !b lecture, referred to1,225 words
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Article251 1939-12-01 4 Had Served Firm For 15 lears Pleading guilty to breach of tu’’ J $3.532 belonging to the firm, Hen r Hee, a cashier with 15 years Getz Brothers and Co., was on e year's rigorous impris mir d..strict c -urt on Wednesday. Mr. W. A. N.251 words
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Advertisement113 1939-12-01 4 Its fragrance OIL remains St attractive for days f Here is a perfume that actually /9. Z* keeps its refreshing fragrance Azf ZO for days. For over a week Ay llf 1/11/1 the lovely perfume of Himalaya /11 Bouquet remains exquisite and lovely. Himalaya Bouquet CZ fl /)FIT I Perfume113 words
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Miscellaneous20 1939-12-01 4 All in a Day s Work—by Rick Elmes OFF HIS METAL 32 Lit<E. A r\ like. lumPS oe N 'N20 words
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Article1521 1939-12-01 5 Importance Of Fire-Fighting Organisation ENROLMENT MEETING OF A.F.S. VOLUNTEERS “In Penang we have ths St. John Ambulance Association of citizens who have volunteered the’.r services, Air Ka d Wardens, now numbering over a thousand also givln.g voluntary service, but without an adequate fire-fighting organisation to meet1,521 words
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Article1279 1939-12-01 5 Success Of Westlands Schoolboys HANDWORK EXHIBITION AND CONCERT IPIIE prize-gh ing season is in full swing at the moment and yesterday it was the turn of the Westlands School. Prize-givings these days are also quite different things to what th ey were a decade or two1,279 words
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Article448 1939-12-01 5 Social Personal Miss F. Gomez, of the Convent. Parit Buntar, will shortly be transfered to Taiping. Sir David GallowaV, who had been ill for some time at the Singapore General Hospital, returned to Johore on Wednesday. Dr. V. Thamber, Assistant Medical Officer, District Hospital Parit Buntar, who had been on448 words
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Article109 1939-12-01 5 PENANG WOMEN’S CHARITY FAIR A .sum of $1 761.20 was realised by the charity bazaar, organised by the Women’s Section of the China Distress Relief Fund, held at the Wembley Park last Monday and Tuesday. The money will be used for the purchase of warm clothing109 words
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Article75 1939-12-01 5 Al’.-ged Photographing Of Prohibited Area D. P. Mathew who was alleged to have taken a photograph of a prohibited area, the Gun Emplacements at Esplanade, a! cut 5.30 p.m. on November 22. was acquitted by Mr. L m Koon Teck in the Third Magistrate’s Court yesterday mornirg.75 words
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Advertisement225 1939-12-01 5 I DISTINCTIVE JEWELLERY S’l.y ICR and E. P. WARE P.H. HENDRY i BISHOP STREET, t K Lumpur. PENANG. Singapore. I •14-K-E WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILEWithout Calomel—And You'll Jump Out of Bed Full of Vim and Vigour. Your liver should pour out two pints of liquid bile into your bowels225 words
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Miscellaneous63 1939-12-01 5 o/; n s u ammih h <7 TRACTION The Biggest of all the Astaire-Rogers Musical Shows MAJESTIC 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00: 6.15 9.30 p.m. 3.00 P.M. MATINEE AT REDUCED PRICES 15, 30 s(> CENTS Dramatic Romance Taken From Life THE STORY OF VERNON AND IRENE CASTLE STARRING FRED ASTAIRE GINGER63 words
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Miscellaneous125 1939-12-01 5 QUEEN’S LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY At 3, 6.15 (ind 9.30 p.m. 3 P.M. PRICES DOWNS’! HRS 20, 40 AND 60 CENTS EVERY CHINESE SHOULD SEE Exclusively and expensively filmed by the Central Film Studio set up by the Chinese National Government “J NEW CHINA IS BORN” Hear inspiring addresses by125 words
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Article648 1939-12-01 6 rTUIE Soviet invasion of Finland A is an act of aggression pure and simple. Were it not so tragic, it would be ridiculous to imagine that the Finnish border, which is thirty miles away, could constitute a threat to Leningrad. But the Soviets must have an648 words
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Article493 1939-12-01 6 Too Toot T HAVE a grouse against motorists. Not all motorists, of course; only those who must toot their way through Penang Road. The worst offender, I find, is the owner of the klaxon horn you know, the kind that produces a sharp, grating sound such as493 words
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Article503 1939-12-01 6 Friday, December 1. •’TIIE month has started with a Further act of aggression leading to a new war. Soviet troops invaded Finland at 9.15 yesterdav morning, occupying several points in the Karelian Isthmus. 'T'HE latest news from Hel- sinki states that the Finnish Government503 words
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Advertisement352 1939-12-01 6 'TaARM/T?’ is tasty healthful |®i|| too! Marmite, the Great Yeast Food, is concentrated nutriment, extremely rich in Vitamin B, which is essential to perfect health. It keeps the system active and definitely does you good. Marmite makes soups, stews and all meat and vegetable dishes more appetising, more nutritious, and352 words
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Advertisement31 1939-12-01 6 EVERYBODY’S FAVOURITE For ANY OCCASION DGYrjB COGX® MU Produce of THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE Co., COGNAC. Established in 1838. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. Penang, Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur.31 words
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376 1939-12-01 7 HIGHER PRICES TO COME INTO FORCE FROM TODAY GOVERNMENT GAZETTE extraordinary, issued f today in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, announ- ces that His Excellency the Governor has cancelled! the import Customs duties on intoxicating liquors and tobaccos, and in their stead have substituted376 words
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Article66 1939-12-01 7 Meeting To Be Held At Kuala Kangsar />’v direction of His Highness the Sultan of Perak, the meeting of the Perak State oioicil fixed for Dec. y, will be held in the Council Chamber at Kuala Kangsar instead of in Taiping as previously arranged. The usual ceremonial66 words
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Article245 1939-12-01 7 Ong-Ch’ng MR. HUANG YEN-KAI PERFORMS CEREMONY A quiet wedding took place at the nang Chinese Consulate yesterday when Jr. Ong Kean Seng, eldest son of Mr. id Mrs. Ong Jin Hoe, was married to Ch ng Saw Yong, only daugh’er of late Mr. Ch'ng Thean San245 words
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Article61 1939-12-01 7 Mr. Ragliavan To Open New Premises The new premises of the Indian Asociation, Nibong Tebal, which was completed recently will be officially opened y Mr. N. Raghavan, of Penang on Deember 2. A tea-party will be given on the occaion. at 4—5 p.m., after which the61 words
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Article588 1939-12-01 7 Two Chinese Shop Assistants Arrested |)EAIH in brutal circumstances befell a youthful Indian Mohamedan ice-water sell er named Yusoff b Mydin Kuiph, aged 16, last night, at the junction of Hutton Lane and Clarke Street. The unfortunate lad was a familiar figure to patrons of588 words
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439 1939-12-01 7 Shortage Of Pork Rectified By Controller’s Ultimatum Singapore. Supplies are plentiful and are coining forward freely and there is thus no cause lor any anxiety whatsoever as to the staple diet of the Asiatic population, says the Food Controller’s communique referring439 words
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183 1939-12-01 7 Miss Rae, Headmistress of the AngloChinese Girls’ School, Penang, set a new departure yesterday when she read no report whatever at the annual prizegiving of the School. Instead, parents were treated to a short but extremely interesting entertainment, the prizes were then given away183 words
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Article62 1939-12-01 7 LONGER LIST NEXT YEAR It is announced officially that the customary Honours List will not be published at the New Year. It is the intention, however, that the List to be published on the day appointed for the Official Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, which next year62 words
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Article131 1939-12-01 7 Contribution to the Malaya Patriotic Fund for the month of November. 1939, from European Government Officers, P. P.W. $354-40. Subscribers additional to those whose names appeared in Original List: Education Department: Rev. C. King, Miss I. G. J. Parfitt, Mr. C. P. Purcell. Harbour Master's Office: Capt.131 words
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Article54 1939-12-01 7 A cable has been received by the Hon. Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader, C.8.E., advising him that Mrs. Abdoolcader and Miss Fatimah Abdoolcader, who left Penang for Bombay by the N.Y.K. liner "Tango Maru” on Nov. 19, arrived safely at their destination yesterday. Miss Abdoolcader is54 words
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Article145 1939-12-01 7 Murdered Sleeping Sergeant Singapore. 1 he C ourt of Appeal, consisting of Sir Percy McElwaine, Chief Justice, S.S., Mr. Justice Poyscr, Chief Justice, P.M.S. and Mr. Justice Gordon Smith, the Appeal Judge, yesterday dismissed the appeal of Corporal Adalat Khan of the Tenth AntiAircraft Section, Hongkong145 words
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Article539 1939-12-01 7 Assailant Sentenced To Six Months A vivid description of an assault on a Sikh watchman who. it was alleged, was belaboured by three Sikhs out- side the Elysee Hotel was rej lated to Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Third Magistrate's Court yesterday when Bi la Singh539 words
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Advertisement122 1939-12-01 7 HOARSENESS quickly cleared away Get your voice back and soothe that dry, irritated throat with the real medication of Vicks Vapoßub. Just suck a tasty Vicks Cough Drop. VICKS MBD.CATW V COUSH DROP C 4 DOCTORS CHOOSE HUMANISED TRUFOOD FOR THEIR OK\ BABIES z fi d x xll > z122 words
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Article195 1939-12-01 8 Effort By Taiping European Clubs Taiplnu. An event which all local Europeans should look forward to is the charity dance organised jointly by the three European Clubs of Taiping, the Perak Club. Taiping Club and the Prison Officers’ Club, in aid of the Perak Patriotic195 words
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Article82 1939-12-01 8 Tamil Sentenced For Failing To Report Ipoh. A well-built Tamil, Manickam. who admitted 24 previous convictions, was sentenced by the Ipoh First Magistrate. Mr. P.F.Y. Radcliffe. yesterday. to four months' rigorous imprisonment on a charge of failing to report as a police supervisee. Mr. R. C.82 words
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Article327 1939-12-01 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TiX Buyers Sellers Ampat 5 53 A. Amalgamated 6/6 7/ A. Hitam 24 6 25 Sex Bangrins 22 6 23 6 Batu Selangors 1.67£ 1.72> Hong Fatts LO4 1.06 c Jelebus 100 1 04ex Johans 31£ 33Jc Kamras 1/9 2/ Kamuntlngs B 6 12 3 K.327 words
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Article227 1939-12-01 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats A. Ainalgamateds 6 Berjuntais 10 9 11 Hong Fa Us 101 Jelebus 97 i 102 2 Jelapangs 32 6 3/b Johans 31 34cd Kamras Kundangs 10/3 H/ K. Kampars 14 K. Lanjuts 21 6 22 3 Kramats 12 12/6xd Laruts 6/ 6 3227 words
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Article227 1939-12-01 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/10 514 A. Amalgamated 6, 74 6 104 Ayer Hitam 24.6 25/6 Aver Weng 824 874 Bangrin 23 24 Batu Selangor 1.67} 1.70 Burma Malay 23, 24 Hitam Tin 43 45 Hong Fatt 1.02} 1.05 c Ipoh Tin 24' 25 Jelapang227 words
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Article93 1939-12-01 8 Penang, November 30. 1939. (Bit Courtesy of 'the Chartered Bank). On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 46 7/8 Canadian 51 11'16 On France Demand 2054 1/493 words
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Article251 1939-12-01 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER B Alor Gajah j 0 Amal Malay 2 0 1 Indragiri Kuala Sidim 2 60 Malaka Pinda 1 gp Mentakab 45 Nyalas 85 Pajam 21< Ulu Benut 35 MIN IN ti. Ampat 4 iQ, Austral Amal. g g Ayer Hitam 24 Batu Selangor 1 57251 words
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Article181 1939-12-01 8 RUBBER Bti’-ers Sellers Allenbys l-4~ Ayer Panas 1.47} 1.55 Bassetts <55 Batu Lintangs 1.20 125 Bentas 1.124 1.1 <‘ Bcrellis 1.50 Brcgas Indragiris 1-50 Kempas ~-25 2.0-i Kuala Sidims 2.60 2.70 Lunas 1.85 1-9-4 Malaka Pindas 1.57 165 Mentakabs *l6 Nyalas 90 Pa jams Sungei Tukangs181 words
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Article62 1939-12-01 8 The St. Mark’s School Butterworth, will hold their sixth annual Parents’ Day. prize-giving exhibition on Thursday' December 7 at 5.45 p.m. Mrs. G. H. Goh has kindly consented to give away the prizes. There will be an exhibition of handwork from 2.3 G p.m. to 5.?0 p.m.62 words
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342 1939-12-01 8 Workers' Five-Point Demand Submitted Ipoh. Foundry workers from over twenty of the leading Chinese foundries in Kinta have presented a five-point demand to their employers. Grave concern has been caused among local foundry and mining circles, who fear that the foundries in Kinta342 words
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Article30 1939-12-01 8 —Reuter The Hague. No) It is learned semi-officially th-C :;i t present the Government does nl) ~f to provide a convoy' for Dut< 1 ships.—Reuter—Reuter - 30 words
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Advertisement856 1939-12-01 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK* HONG KONG AND LTD. SHANGHAI BANKING (luoorpvrated fa Brittefc Zadta/ CORPORATION jicorporated in the Colony of Hongkong) u« 11* 0111 tv of members is limited to the xtent and In manner prescribed by U Ji <yCft»*noe No. oof 1029 of the Colony Head Uttice Head Office:856 words
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Advertisement229 1939-12-01 8 Ancient Barbers Often Used Bleeding As Relief For High Blood Pressure BACK in the medieval times a person suffering fron High Blood Pressure went to his barber for relief. At that time the barber’s profession was to treat sick people by bleeding them. There were two schools of thought among229 words
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Article857 1939-12-01 9 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MAILS To ensure delivery in Great Britain by Christmastime, at least two weeks should be allowed for the transmission of correspondence prepaid at the airmail rates of postage. It is therefore advisable to post such correspondence as early as possible. THE DEFENCE (FINANCE) REGULATIONS,857 words
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Article370 1939-12-01 9 Shock For Nazi Statisticians Ever since the Nazis surprised the world by making their treaty with Russia, they have continued to boast of the inexhaustible supplies of raw materials which they can obtain from their newfound friend and so baffle the 'British blockade. This claim is370 words
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Article424 1939-12-01 9 In Germany Today London, Nov. 1. The severe restrictions which have been imposed on telephone communication.l; between Germany and neighbouring countries during the last few days are now' attributed by the German news agency to the discovery that the freedom of communication hitherto permitted had been424 words
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Advertisement277 1939-12-01 9 FOOD PROBLEM WITH GASTRITIS For years, doctors wanted to find a food! that would not irritate the inflamed. 1 stomach wails ol patients suffering from, gastritis and that at the same time/ would rebuild the patient’s strength/ In severe cases of gastritis solid foods' are cut ol the question, even277 words
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Miscellaneous1206 1939-12-01 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS 8.8. C. OVERSEAS broadcasting PROGRAMMES News In English By courtesy of the 8.M.8.C. it will be (Local Time) possible for the Department of In- B. B. C formation to supply a weekly summary of BB C. overseas programmes regularly I Transmission s r Q luture. It should1,206 words
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Miscellaneous341 1939-12-01 9 News repeated. 7.27 Recorded music (contd.) 7.50 Close down. 10.50 Time signal. Alfredo and his orchestra. 11.20 Songs by Hugo Wolf (Miss L. Calm». 11.50 Studio ci chestra. 12.40 p.m. popular Recorded music. 1.10 News and waether reports. 1.25 Matinee concert. 2.10 News and weather reports repeated. 2.20 Close down.341 words
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Miscellaneous22 1939-12-01 9 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 2.45 a.m. 9.35 a.m. 3.28 p.m. 9.36 p.m. TOMORROW 3.20 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 4.15 p.m. 10.21 p.m.22 words
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373 1939-12-01 10 £*HILDREN who became “gangsters” because they have no schools to attend, evacuated children who return to danger areas, children who get ‘‘lost” on their way to safety zones...here are stories about them. FOUR TALES ABOUT CHILDREN PARENTS DRIVEN TO DESPAIR Mothers of New Malden, Surrey,373 words
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Article91 1939-12-01 10 The Rev. Father N. Deredec, the vicar of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Klang, will be proceeding on transfer to the Church of the Assumption, Penang, and the Rev. Father L. Guitat of the Church of St. Joseph, Bagan Serai, will be stationed91 words
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Article, Illustration732 1939-12-01 10 DEBT PILES UP WHILE FATHER IS AWAY 66¥VOBET1E” trotted to the door and greeted me with U a vigorous shake of her flaxen locks, writes Ritchie Calder in the Daily Herald. London. Daddy’s away,” she said dolefully. ‘‘Gone with soldiers. Mummy’s got an732 words
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Article70 1939-12-01 10 I Ten-year-old Reggie Smith teas the only choir-boy left at St. Paul's, Wimbledon Park, S. IF. All the others had been evacuated And Reggie was lonely. So the vicar persuaded the congregation to act as the choir. Captain H. Dowell, of the Scots Guards, stood70 words
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Article152 1939-12-01 10 Net'll Not Pa’. £2OO 1.0. U. Herbert Shanlej’ of King’s Benchwalk. E.C.. paid for £250 worth of counters-during his unsuccessful visit to a private gaming party with a cheque and an 1.0. U. for £2OO. That was on October 22 last year. When he was sued152 words
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Article171 1939-12-01 10 V, Oman Faces Charge London. Dorothy annie adams, aged 37, a spinster, was at Bristol sent for trial on a charge of throwing corrosive fluid at a shopkeeper. Mr. A. C. Caffin told the magistrates Adams had known Mrs. Elizabeth Chard, a widow*, for many years. Mrs.171 words
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Article255 1939-12-01 10 London. O gipsy brothers faced a murder charge at Worcester Assizes. They pleaded not guilty to the murder of John Laveridge, aged 43, at Stourport, Worcestershire. The brothers are William Smith, aged 27, and Wisdom Smith, aged 18, of Hartlebury, near Stourport. The galleries of the court255 words
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Article181 1939-12-01 10 Mrs. Florence Selby, aged 7*. s;i ficed her life so that her thre grandchildren might be saved v> broke out at her home in Oswin-. Newington Butts, S.E. The fire started in the ground-fl i back room, where Mrs. Selby was ing. The room, was ablaze181 words
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Advertisement234 1939-12-01 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building. Penang Tel. 1366. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE .SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST234 words
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Advertisement226 1939-12-01 10 P.&O.S.N. COMPANY Mail Passenger And Cargo Services. P™ Far te E aS^ nSdOm Details on a Passengers are requested to register their requirements but unde r present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted. A regular service is maintained be ween Singapore, Port Swett ham, Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S “BULAN”.226 words
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896 1939-12-01 11 Acceptances I’ or Tomorrow RACE 1 2.30 P.M. PONIES —Class 2 —Division 3 —6 Furlongs MOUNTAIN BELLE 12y 8.13 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval I WINKLING EYES lly 8.12 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval MABEL SMITH 4y 8.07 Dr. L. M. Thom.son Turley 4 PHAR896 words
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Article136 1939-12-01 11 Rain Stops Play In Semi-Finals two semi-finals in the Singles nipionship of the Penang Recrea- Club tennis tournament had to be P'd yesterday evening in th e ng stages owing to heavy rain and v.'i nd the first semi-final, E. C. Valberg leading 6—l, 3—6, 3—2136 words
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Article27 1939-12-01 11 Australia Tour Of N.Z. Cancelled Christchurch, Nov. 30. The tour of New Zealand by an Australian team captained by Don Bradman scheduled for February is cancelled.—Reuter.27 words
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Article, Illustration175 1939-12-01 11 The bridal couple were the recipients of many useful presents from the following: Hon. Capt. N. M. Hashim (Singapore), Mr. Mrs. Abdul Kader J.P., Mr. Mrs. C. M. Hashim J.P., Mr. Mrs. T. A. Weymss, Mr. Mrs. K. Pa’ Chik,175 words
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Article517 1939-12-01 11 News In Malay malam dalam Laut Utara ada-lah yang se-benar-nya tidak tenggelam. ialah terbakar —hampir kesabuan2 kapal November, 29. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay517 words
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Article60 1939-12-01 11 P.S.C. vs C.R.C. At Western Road on Wednesday, December 6. 1939 at 5.15 p.m.:— P.S.C.—H. L Barry; B. H. Willson, J. H. Wagstaff. H. S. Thomas. Lt. J. S. S. Prest; H. J. Blake, R. W. Quixley; R. F. Wollaston. J. Wilson. E. W. Molesworth. A. R. Brand. G.60 words
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Article764 1939-12-01 11 NEWCOMERS IN PENANG SIDE (By “ALASKA”) Penang meets Selangor in the former’s second inter-State Settlement’s hockey fixture of the season, on the Hutchings School ground. The team for the game is as follows: Ng Teik Lee; Wee Chong Ghee. Khoo Boon Choo; Khoo Phin Hong, Lt. W.764 words
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Advertisement28 1939-12-01 11 unchanging quality j I I I k I I i ’"ft™* Av IIWIWuMmmW :v TIGER BEER J MAOEFROM THEFIREST I malt hops yeast Distributed by Fraser Neave Ltd.28 words
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332 1939-12-01 12 ABBOT’S TEMPTATION FANCIED FOR MILE Other Likely Winners On Track Form (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. THE second track was thrown open this morning; when the final workouts for tomorrow’s races were held. Generally, the charges were given slow-pace work, but there were332 words
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Article127 1939-12-01 12 0.l .A. vs P.S.C. On the Western Road ground today at 5.30 p.m sharp:— 0.F.A.: Tye Thoon Choy: Chong Ah Har, and Tan Luang Gark; Lee Eng Huat, Khoo Phin Hong and Nur bin Hashim; Kwok Kuni Chan. Tye Thoon Tuck. Hooi Yip Hoong. Wong Swee Y n127 words
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Article48 1939-12-01 12 Kuala Lumpur, \oz'. Jo. The fifth final of the “AllBlues" Cup rugger competition zeill take place on the Padang, Kuala Lumpur, on December ip, between Perak and Singapore. At the conclusion of the match, Mrs. A. F. 1 aylor zeill gize away the cup.48 words
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Article51 1939-12-01 12 Reuter. Crew Of 38 Landed At East Coast Port London. November 3. The crew ot 38 of the Liverpool .stt-am er "lonian" (3.000 tons) which was sunk off the East Coast on Wednesday ha v e been landed on a north-east toast port a warship. No lives wereReuter. - 51 words
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Article58 1939-12-01 12 RACE 1: TWINKLING EYES GLAMOUR RACE 2: SPRING GIRL FAITH RACE 3: NEW WORLD CAPTAIN BALL RACE 4: DAVIS CUP SELANGOR II RACE 5: ABBOT’S TEMPTATION ADELE RACE 6: CELTIC BARD PRINCESS PRIM RACE 7: QUEEN BEON KIT RACE 8: LADY IDA SACRIFICE The going is likely58 words
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Article136 1939-12-01 12 Reuter. Helsinki. Dec. 1. Finland’s main bulwark of defence against invasion from the east is a remarkable Maginot Line called the Mannerheim Line and named after the country's famous Field-Marshal. Here nature has helped Finnish engi neers to form a line of extraordinary strength. Endless evergreen forests. Reuter. - 136 words
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172 1939-12-01 12 STROM, ITALIAN ATTACK ON SOVIETS Rome, December 1. rpHE tragic development of Soviet-Finnish tension has aroused a wave of indignation throughout the civilised world." states tfie “Osservatore Romano" which after making a strong attack against the Soviet attitude to her northern neighbour states that theReuter. - 172 words
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443 1939-12-01 12 Govt. Resigns Despite Y ole Of Confidence Helsinki, Deceniber 1. Soviet forces who crossed the Finnish frontier are now rapidly advancing towards the Finnish 6 *Maginot Line, twenty miles from the border.” They are encountering some resistance by the Finns. It is reported—Reuter. - 443 words
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Article63 1939-12-01 12 —Reuter. Short Battle In North Sea Oslo. November 29. A battle between a destroyer and a bombing plane occurred outside Norwegian territorial waters today. It only lasted a short time and neither was hit. A German plane with an officer and three men made a—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article68 1939-12-01 12 Measures To Check Exchange Speculation Shanghai. November 30. Considerable interest has been aroused in local Chinese financial circles by a Chinese press report that the Ministry of Finance has summoned a third national financial conference to be held in Hongkong on December 2. Questions on the agenda,68 words
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Article270 1939-12-01 12 Reuter. CRUISER DEFIES U-BOAT London, December 1. Two R.A.F. fighteis encountered an enemy plane north of the Firth of Forth yesterday morning, according to an Air Ministry The fighters fired a number of rounds and the enemy immediately made off east ward in a haze andReuter. - 270 words
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Article156 1939-12-01 12 —Reuter. German Action Far Ylore iolent And Ruthless “The British action is admittedly an act of reprisal as a justifiable reply to prior German illegalities and based on the established right of a belligerent to take reprisals if the enemy acts illegally. Our action is—Reuter. - 156 words
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Article45 1939-12-01 12 Reuter. Even If Convoy Are Provided London, November 30 The Ministry of Economic Warfare spokesman stated that if neutrals try to convoy vessels carrying German exports with warshVjs, that would not alter the British legal right to search such vessels.-- Reuter. - 45 words
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Article85 1939-12-01 12 FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1. TIN: Penang $117.37} Business done Buyers no scl Singapore $117.37} RUBBER: Penang Spot 39 3 8c Singapore Spot 39 3 8c COPRA: Sun-iried $5.65 buyc’"' Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $B.OO selWs Fair Seed $B.OO sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.10 Rangoon Parboiled No.85 words
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