Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 December 1939
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Title Section22 1939-12-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 CRUSHED DAILY No. 308. Vol. xcvn. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article541 1939-12-18 1 Thousands Saw Her Last Voyage SHIP SCUTTLED THREE MILES OFF COAST Crew Transferred T© German Steamer Before The Sinking Monti* Video. December IS. ?h< “Graf Spec” anchored and blew herself up wlieu three mile- off the I ruguayan Coast, presumably after transferring the remainder oi—Reuter. - 541 words
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137 1939-12-18 1 —B. O. W. RUGBY, DEC. 1«. THE ADMIRALTY ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT YESTERDAY EVENING: THE CASUALTIES ON BOARD IL M. S. “EXETER” IN THE SEYERE AND WELL-FOUGHT ACTION OF THE I3TII INSTANT WERE:- OFFICERS KILLED 5; WOUNDED 3; RATINGS KILLED 56; WOUNDED 20. INFORMATION HAS—B. O. W. - 137 words
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162 1939-12-18 1 i.—Reuter. London, Dec. 18. The first casualties suffered by the men of the B.E.F. as a result of active operations have been inflicted on the British force detached from Lord Gort’s command and now holding a sector of the Maginot Line directly under Frenchi.—Reuter. - 162 words
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320 1939-12-18 1 —Reuter. Canton, Dec. 18. The recent announcement that the Pearl River would remain closed to all shipping from Dec. 17 until the end of the year due to “military necessity” does not apply to Japanese vessels, it is reliably learned here.—Reuter. - 320 words
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Article76 1939-12-18 1 Reuter. London. Dec. 18. Reports are conflicting as regard* the fate of (apt. Langsdorf. The New York Wireless states that the German Legation in Monte Video announce that Capt. Langsdorf went down with his ship. A Monte Video message states that the Commander and officers of the “GrafReuter. - 76 words
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Article, Illustration106 1939-12-18 1 ’—B.O.W. Seed For Social Justice Rugby, Dec. 16 The Leader of the Labour Party speaking at a Durham conference today stressed the need for a work’ of social justice after the war. Declaring it was essential that an enduring peace should follow, Mr. Attlee said, “We stand’—B.O.W. - 106 words
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Article242 1939-12-18 1 Moscow, Dec. 18. 4 COMMUNIQUE issued by the Leningrad District Command claims that troops advanced to 46 miles south of Petsamo and also reached a point 81 miles west of the frontier in the Ukhta sector.—Reuter. —Reuter. Helsinki, Dec. 18. A communique says that the Soviet—Reuter. - 242 words
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Article83 1939-12-18 1 Reuter. London, Dec. iR. 1 call fur assistance was received in the Hast oast f>o rt after a motor ship had been sunk by a German plane about eight miles off the shore. The crew was picked up by a risking boat, uninjured. It transpired thatReuter. - 83 words
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33 1939-12-18 1 Reuter. Uvaldes, Texas, December 17. Vice-President Garner has announced that ha proposes to accept nojnin.ation as candidate for the Presidency in the New Year Election.—Reuter.Reuter. - 33 words
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Advertisement69 1939-12-18 1 i 9 fsd on COW X GATE < «fl***- I Ajwntt for North Malaya Penang >- i.MUKGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., I, °*ni» ,e and Tnnh I K|||| We have ■HI lots of gay H CRACKERS I H|||| to choose from HB| See them on show H||| at. your nearest B BH69 words
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879 1939-12-18 2 London, Dec. 17. “Ark Rojal” and the “Renown” have arrived at Rio 1 de Janeiro. It is confirmed in official quarters in London that the 72hour time limit allowed the “Graf Spee” expires at 6 p.m. local time tonight (about 21.30 GMT). It—BOW. - 879 words
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Article35 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter. Paris, December 17 An air raid alarm was given in Northern France at 9 a.m. and the all clear was given thirty minutes later. No incidents were reported.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article88 1939-12-18 2 REUTER LONDON, DEC. 16. THE LATEST NEWS RECEIVED HERE REGARDING THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR IN FINLAND SHOWS THAI THE FINNS ARE SUCCESSFULLY RESISTING IN THE KARELIAN ISTHMUS. NEAR LAKE LADOGA THE SOVIET ATTACKS WERE REPULSED. IN THE NORTH *HE RUSSIANS ARE MAKING HEADWAY IN THEIRREUTER - 88 words
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Article69 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter Released By British After 24 Hours London, December 17. The “Sanyo Maru.” which arrived oil the British Coast with a cargo understood to include German machinery and potash. has been released from the contraband control base after a stay of twentyfour hours. It is learned in—Reuter - 69 words
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Article74 1939-12-18 2 .—Reuter. German Ship Captured By British Santiago, Dec. 16. A Chilean Admiralty communique states that the “Duesseldorf” which was captured by a British warship was not sunk. An earlier message states that the German merchantman was sunk by a British warship and that the Chilean Government.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article86 1939-12-18 2 Reuter. Only As Ear As Tire Past Is Concerned Amsterdam. December 17 Germany claims to see i’.i Count Ciano’s speech the strengthening of GermanItalian friendship and of the axis policy, according to neutral correspondents in Berlin. She regards Ciano’s argument as a clear condemnation of theReuter. - 86 words
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Article46 1939-12-18 2 i. —Reuter. Crimes Committed During Black-Out Amsterdam, December 17. A man was executed in Germany for stealing sandbags during a black-out. Three other persons were executed for crimes during the black-out and two more for setting on fire crops in a barn. —Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article65 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter. 13,000-Ton S. African Ship Attacked Capetown, Dec. 16. —It is revealed here that the 13,000-ton “Capetown” and the whaling factory ship “Tafelberg” were attacked by a U-Boat some weeks ago in west Atlantic but escaped unscathed. The U-Boat was apparently the same as that which unsuccessfully—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article48 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter. German Mines Off Mouths Of Tyne Tees London, December 16. There are German mines in the area off the mouths of the Tyne and the Tees. The Admiralty has tonight warned shipping regarding the extent of the area which is dangerous to navigation.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article45 1939-12-18 2 s.—Reuter. Death At Sea Of Former Australian C-I-C Cairo, December 17 News has just been received from Suez that Rear-Admiral Custance, former Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Navy, died at sea while en route to England. Rear-Admiral Custance had been ill for six months.—Reuter.s.—Reuter. - 45 words
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186 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter. French Post Taken But Recaptured MORE ACTIVITY ON WESTERN FRONT Paris, Dec. 17. The Western Front is showing signs of increasi; liveliness. Further details of yesterday’s German rah; on a French post east of the Moselle show that it wa of an important—Reuter. - 186 words
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Article153 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter. Good Work By R.A.F. Security Patrols London. Dec. 17 It is learned in London that R. A. F. security patrols carried out routine flights over the Frisian Islands during the night of December 16/17. Some bombs were dropped on enemy minelaying bases in the islands but—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article107 1939-12-18 2 SERVICES Schedule For This Week Rugby. December 7. The 8.8. C. oversea services schedule for the week beginning December 17 will be as follows 05.57 until 10.90 GMTT. GSI. GSD 05.57 until 06.45 GSC 05.57 until 08.15 GSB 07.00 until 10.00 GSP 08.30 until 10.00 GSF, GSE. 10.40107 words
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Article81 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter. Purchase Of 650 More Curtiss Planes New York. December 17 Fiance has ordered 650 more Curtiss pursuit planes from American manufacturers. according to the New York Times. This makes about 3 800 planes contracted by European countries during the past eighteen months. —Reuter. RELEASE—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article129 1939-12-18 2 Anglo-French Trade I iiion Rugby, Dec. 16. After a session in Paris lasting two days, the Anglo-French Trade Union Council in a statement issued on Friday declared that a complete unity of views and action existed between the British and French Union organisations During the session129 words
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594 1939-12-18 2 HOW CONVOYS ARE PROTECTED RUGBI, DEC. 16. THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT OF A SPELL OF Dl if WITH A R.A.F. COASTAL COMMAND AEROPLANE PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR A MERCHANT VESSEL CONVOY IS GIVEN BY’ AN OCCUPANT OF ONE SUCH AIRCRAFT:— 8.0. W. Our flight started8.0. W. - 594 words
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Article80 1939-12-18 2 .—Reuter. Maintained Despite War Conditions London, December 16. On the money market the rise in note circulation from 433.9 to 545.1 millions indicates the maintenance of the people’s spending power despite war conditions. Borrow'crs now find loans over the year end preferable to overnight money. Discounts.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article88 1939-12-18 2 —8.0. W Troops Found In Good Spirits Rugby, December 16 The Prime Minister, accompanied by Lord Gort, continued his programme of visits to the units of the B.E.F. Before leaving, Mr. Chamberlain asked that the following message might be conveyed from him to all members of—8.0. W - 88 words
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Article70 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter. Fear That Greater May Give Way Naples, December 16 Vesuvius, recently covered with snow', w'as again in eruption this morning and there was a flow' of boiling lava over 150 feet broad. It is feared the crater may give way and this would cause untold havoc. AU—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article39 1939-12-18 2 —Reuter Elected President Of Board Of Brit ish Jews London. December 1 i The Zionist leader. Professor Brodetsky, has been elected President < the Board of Deputies of British Je. in succession to Dr. Neville Laski. retired recently.—Reuter—Reuter - 39 words
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Advertisement45 1939-12-18 2 /'mW lord depend* on you. Keep him in tip-top «onditjo' always by regular dosing with Benbow s, original conditioner tor dogs of all breeds and ah a< Essential in ail cases of MANGE, WOR* ECZEMA, etc. Full particulars free on t Bartholomew Close, London, Eng45 words
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761 1939-12-18 3 “CLUNG TO THEIR MOTHER” Too Stunned To Move London. N a quiet, earnest voice, with >ut dramatics or over-emotion, 10-year-old John Taylor who was a bugler aboard the r orkshire, the family ship” which was torpedoed with the loss of 58761 words
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Article127 1939-12-18 3 Amsterdam. among the R.A.F. in the French front lines is a young pilot whom the Luxe mbur gers have named the first air ace of the wai. Every fine day they go to their “grandstands” in the hills on the west bank of the Moselle to127 words
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Article160 1939-12-18 3 London. A White Russian said to be engaged in the forged passports traffic and hipretty Russian wife, who was said t< run a bogus perfumery business in Paris, were sentenced at Marylebon» Police Court to six months’ and twe months’ hard labour, respectively, for aliens’ offences.160 words
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Article325 1939-12-18 3 Spotlight On Germany Austrians Promise Sabotage A STATEMENT issued by the AusA. trian Free Trade Unions and published in Britain says: “The workers of Austria are firmly determined to sabotage this war. No power in the world can compel them to continue to slave325 words
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Article276 1939-12-18 3 T or don. BIRANCIS GOODE, aged 49, alleged to have deceived three banks by i posing as "Col. L. S. Neville, of the War Office,” pleaded guilty at Luton to eight charges involving forgery, obtaining money by means of forged documents and by false pretences. Mr.276 words
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81 1939-12-18 3 London. The Bishop of Bradford (Dr. A. W. F. Blunt), writing in the “Bishop’s Messenger” about the war, states that “it is an appalling sin against God and we cannot disclaim all share in the guilt which has brought it about. “By God’s81 words
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Article63 1939-12-18 3 Countess Baldwin has been accepted for the blood transfusion emergency service. She went to vVorcester Royal Infirmary for tests, and was placed in Group 4, an expeit said, has been referred to as the “universal.” Tt is the equivalent of the internationally known Group “O.”63 words
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322 1939-12-18 3 London. ’IR. HORE-BELISHA’S heroes a schoolboy were Hannibal, ron, and Bottomley, said Mr. B. I. *1: U’-vard. headmaster ft Clifton College. at Cliftcn High School for Girls prizegiv Ing. “You have, no doubt, seen the photographs of the War Minister from the cradle upwards,’’ said322 words
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Article, Illustration43 1939-12-18 3 ONE part of the work of the I British Fleet's air arm is to j lay smoke screens. Picture shows a plane of the Royal Navy 1 laying a smoke screen to cover 1 an attack on destroyers.43 words
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Advertisement41 1939-12-18 3 NEWS WITH A SMILE By T. «.Palmer It is stated that the British home defence units are fully prepared J for any eventuality. z' Xi —jdE* j “Tarn the light this way for a moment Hawkins. I've, dropped my collar stud41 words
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Advertisement165 1939-12-18 3 KILL THE QUEEN!! Yet even this troublesome method is but a palliative. l‘or xour property remains exposed to fresh infestation your timbei still liable to further attack and damage. Ihe most reliable means of banishing white ants is to treat all timber and woodwork with “A I LAS A Wood165 words
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788 1939-12-18 4 KEPONG PATAH REBBER ANNUAL MEETING That, for the first year’s working, the very satisfactory profit of $7,173.76 had been realised was revealed at first annual meeting of Kepong Patah Limited, at which the hairman, Mr. T. H. Menzies presided. Mr. Menzies, addressing the meeting,788 words
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Article183 1939-12-18 4 Culpable Homicide Verdict At Inquest Malacca, Friday. Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the Malacca Coroner, returned a verdict of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against a Hokkien. Tan Kee, today, at the conclusion of an inquiry conducted by Inspector C. H. Giam into the death of183 words
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Article300 1939-12-18 4 Mr. R. J- Godber And Miss Thyra Landon The marriage was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, this morning, between Mr. R. J. Godber, of Highlands Estate, Klang, son of Mr. and Mrs. Godber, of Bedford, England, and Miss Thyra M. Landon, daughter of300 words
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95 1939-12-18 4 Mr. Tan Jin Ann Malacca. Friday. The death occurred at his residence No. 13, Jonker Street, Malacca, todaj of a well-known Chinese Mr. Tan Jin Ann. He leaves six sons. Messrs. Tan Eng Hoon, Eng Lim, Eng Guan, Eng Chye, Chwee Guan, and Eng Seng,95 words
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399 1939-12-18 4 About 83,000 Realised: Sultan s Generous Gift A ERY successful function was held on Saturday evening at Pekan by the Malay community to raise money for the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The function, which was at tended by Their Highnesses the Sultan and the Tengku399 words
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1284 1939-12-18 4 LIABILITY OF LORRY OWNER TO KEEP VEHICLE IN REPAIR Seremban. A number of appeals, against decisions by Magistrates in Negri Sembilan, were heard before Mr. Justice Raja Musa in the Seremban Supreme Court last week. The first was an appeal by the Public Prosecutor against1,284 words
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Advertisement186 1939-12-18 4 ev APPOINT Mt NT TO ▼wr Ukie ctoacc ATKINSONS o| ‘Bond Street Her very presence J J is refreshing.. she uses fo 1 Atkinsons Eau de Cologne jOgnn In the most difficult climate, at the most Ju trying hours o£ the heat-laden day she remains fresh and vital as a186 words
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Miscellaneous14 1939-12-18 4 All in a Day’s Work— by Rick Elmos LESS NAZI A/h XnX 'AO k14 words
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Article1256 1939-12-18 5 LARGE ATTENDANCE Several Floral Tributes Received npHE funeral of Mrs. Ong Keng Huat, (nee Madam Ooi Tuan Tee) who passed away at j the Penang Sanitarium at 8 a.m. on Friday last, took place from the Toi-shan Convalescent Home, 32 Hutton Lane, at 10 o’clock yesterday1,256 words
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Article237 1939-12-18 5 Plaintiff Succeeds In Principal Issue Ipoh. it is remembered that divorce is a rare thing among the Chinese in Perak it will be obvious that there must be many cases of t’sirpis running away where the husband does not proceed to divorce them. Until the passing237 words
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Article96 1939-12-18 5 Mr. K. Pillai And Miss M. Pillai The wedding took place in Mayfield Estate, Tassek Glugor. on Thursday last, of Mr. Krishnasamy Pillai of F.M.S.R., Prai, and Miss Maruthammal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Govindasamy Pillai of Mayfield Estate. The bridegroom is the son of Mr.96 words
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Article37 1939-12-18 5 Ipoh. The house of Mr. Drysdale of Messrs. United Engineers, at Thompson Road, was entered by a burglar on Friday night. The intruder made away with only a few articles. The police are investigating.37 words
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36 1939-12-18 5 A talk on Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, will be given in the B. M. B. C. programme to-night at 7.30 by Mr. D. G. Osborne Jones.36 words
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Article134 1939-12-18 5 Kiddies Enjoy “Silent” Film Nearly a hundred children enjoyed a film show organised by Mrs. F. H. Grumitt at her residence, Donnington Northam Road, on Saturday evening. The films shown were several 'Mickey Mouse” cartoons, a Charlie Chaplin film and two “Pop-Eye the Sailor” cartoons.134 words
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Article117 1939-12-18 5 Mishap While Climbing Slope A motor lorry travelling along Ayer Itam Road towards town came to grief near the junction of Green Lane at about noon on Saturday, when one of the front wheels came off. The wheel dashed down the road and crashed into one117 words
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Article457 1939-12-18 5 Social Personal The Hon’ble Mr. A. B. Jordan, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, is in Kuala I Lumpur on business. 1 s|c Mr. Cheah Ghim Leng, J.P., of Ipoh, who is on a visit to Penang will re- 1 turn to Ipoh on Wednesday. 1 Dr. and Mrs. S. G. Willimott,457 words
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Article216 1939-12-18 5 61st BIRTHDAY Public Meeting At Town Hall The sixty-first birthday of Mr. E. V. Ramasamy Naiser. the founder of the justice Party of India, was celebrated by a public meeting at Penang Town Hall yesterday evening when several speeches were made. The Hall was packed and216 words
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Article249 1939-12-18 5 Patented In England 50 Years Ago An instructive talk on Gregg Shorthand was given by Mr. H. L. Cutter of tne Penang Harbour Board to the members of the Aspirants’ Association on Saturday tiight. The meeting was open to the public and among those present Acre249 words
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Advertisement11 1939-12-18 5 GIVE z GIFTS of Hendry’s BISHOP STREET K. Lumpur Penang S’pore.11 words
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Advertisement151 1939-12-18 5 REGULAR USE OF V TOOTH PASTE does more than cleanse your teeth—it protects your gums as well for its unique ingredients penetrate into the gums and fortify them against disease. Agents: BARLOW CO., IM^iW' 11 Ml V"; 7~7jnn fr °orH gums j® awfi /Gibbs N Blamed m brings unfailing W151 words
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Miscellaneous227 1939-12-18 5 1 1 majestic lA sT 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 United Artists present JDER KORDA’S SPLENDID THE RA F. IN WAR TIME 5 HIE LION HAS WINGS” MERLE OBERON RALPH RICHARDSON nd a cast of British Stars. i the Auspices of the British 1 ninent and in co-operation with227 words
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Miscellaneous73 1939-12-18 5 QUEEN’S LAST NIGHT TONIGHT. 6.15 9.30 AS BOLD REVEALING AS “THE CITADEL” “4 GIRLS IN WHITE” with Florence Rice, Una Merkel, Mary Howard. Ann Rutherford, and Alan Marshal. Matinee Today At 3 p.m. DEANNA DURBIN in “3 SMART GIRLS s GROW UP” Popular Prices Downstairs 15 and 30 cents. Opening73 words
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Obituary48 1939-12-18 5 FUNERAL OF MR. TEH LAY SENG Ipoh. There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. Teh Lay Seng of Chop Keat Sin Loong of Ipoh, who cd away last weex at the age of 73, ye»terc’ay morning. The interment was at the Hokklen cemetery.48 words
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Article584 1939-12-18 6 ITALY’S anxiety to reaffirm her neutrality is indeed remarkable. The recent assertion of policy by both the Duce and the press have now been followed up by a statement to the same effect issued by the Fascist Grand Council. When Count Ciano addressed the Chamber on Saturday, he584 words
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Article48 1939-12-18 6 QUEEN'S CENEMA "4 Girls In White” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Merle Oberon and Ralph Richardson in "The Lion Has Wings” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ROYAL THEATRE “Dharmatma” (Tamil talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR "Hoong Fot Lui” (Cantonese talkie) 6.30 and 9.30 p.m.48 words
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Article496 1939-12-18 6 Necessities And Luxuries ONE writer of letters to the Editor has, I see, been discoursing on Man s Material and Spiritual Wants. It is hardly an original subject but I admire the spirit which has led this correspondent to quote statistics showing that a hundred years ago,496 words
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Article601 1939-12-18 6 Monday, Dec. 18. r PHE “Graf Spee” incident A had a tame ending after all. A message from Monte Video states that the crew scuttled the ship at 11.30 G.M.T. last night. A X earlier cable had announced I" that the ‘‘Graf Spee" sailed601 words
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Advertisement325 1939-12-18 6 give!® %»9jn bLA- > tl -A J wz K&S) '5»« A-WSiMR hsh R?j. j-^Q-;iff /I gfofy'a >■fj\.< MjHHjy&t. wy CHRISTMAS SOLE AGENTS:— JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., PENANG. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH Just Received A NEW SHIPMENT OF SILVERWARE Suitable For Xmas Gift I ORIENTAL GEM STORES Manufacturing325 words
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927 1939-12-18 7 Quota System Now Being Organised FOOD CONTROLLER EXPLAINS NEW MEASURES Y system of control of the export of foodstuffs f?om the United Kingdom to Malaya, is announced. This system is now being organised and will be put into operation shortly by the Food Controller.927 words
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Article115 1939-12-18 7 I find an announcement in the morning’s “Straits Echo Times of Malaya’’ that Mr. E. V. Ram&samy Naicker is the founder of the ‘Justice Party’ in India. That is a mistake. Dr. T. M. Nair was the founder of the Non-Brahmin movement and the Justice Party and115 words
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Article73 1939-12-18 7 A gruesome discovery was made in the early hours of the morning, when the corpse of a Chinese infant was found in a rubbish tub in Dickens Street. The child, believed to be fivemonth» pld, was wrapped in a towel and abandoned in the bin.73 words
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Article401 1939-12-18 7 Said He Was After Daughter “My intention was not to commit theft, but to abduct the complainant’s daughter said a Tamil Mohamedan. Naina Mohamed bin Shehu, in the District Court before the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer. this morning, when pleading guilty to a charge401 words
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Article48 1939-12-18 7 Mr. J. A. Black, President of the Municipal Commissioners, Penang, left Penang at noon today on furlough by the Dutch liner “Cremear." The Deputy Municipal President, Mr. II 7 L. Blythe, who has arrived here, has taken over duties' as acting President.48 words
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247 1939-12-18 7 Sunday was Graduation Day of the Chinese National Language School in Larut Road, and a large and representative gathering was present for the function. Addressing the gathering before the presentation of certificates, the PrinI cipal said that the Esperanto of China I today was247 words
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Article79 1939-12-18 7 A bicycle stolen from the pavement of the Chinese Recreation Club at Victoria Green brought the police on the scene. The bicycle was parked on the pavement by Mr. Chee Tiang Lye, a member of the club. Late last night, the police arrested a Chinese, who79 words
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Article115 1939-12-18 7 The fowl pen behind No. 77, Perak Lane, a house occupied by a Chinese family, was broken into in the early hours of this morning when some poultry was stolen. The discovery of the theft having been made this morning, to the Magazine Police Station, Inspector Chanan proceeded115 words
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Article147 1939-12-18 7 Will the Malaya Patriotic Fund pass the million mark by Christmas The Fund now stands at 8966,000, so that the first million is tantalisingly close, and with patriotism now reinforcing the Christmas spirit of generosity it is hoped that the Fund will make a final147 words
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Article171 1939-12-18 7 Answer In Queen’s Attraction A sparkling drama of the nursing profession with touches of satire and humour sums up in a nutshell “Four Girls in White,” a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, which opened to good houses at the Queen s Theatre last night. The picture, reveals171 words
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146 1939-12-18 7 Found In Bathroom With Throat Wounds The sensational discovery was made late on Saturday night of a young hinese nun with severe stab wounds in tier neck in the bathroom of the nunnery of Paya Terubong Road. The young woman, 7 "ng Ning ITah,146 words
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Advertisement151 1939-12-18 7 I ■MTI fw' II lIH kOT R m M 'U JOSEPH A: gifg f TRAVERS s A r Sps* I 5? sons Ltd r. RR- 1 wB k •4. 15 Assortments f Each a Masterpiece of the You must try WILLARD’S No other Chocolates Obtainable in Malaya compare for quality151 words
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Article354 1939-12-18 8 List Of Contributions Received through the Hon. Treasurer, Taiping Taiping Convict Prison Staff 91.55 Taiping Indian Section 100.00 Taiping Indian Section 9.00 Taiping Club 30.00 North Perak Police Depot 7.50 King Edward VII School Staff 60.00 Yam Seng Estate Asiatic Staff: Chin Hon Lim 1.50 A Baher354 words
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Article344 1939-12-18 8 1,020 FOR CHINA RELIEF FUND Charity Dance At Elysee Cabaret The charity dance organised by the Penang Gansing Orchestra in aid of the China Distress Relief Fund at the Elysee Cabaret on Friday night realised a total of $1,020.55 in local currency. The total is made up as follows: Sale344 words
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Article283 1939-12-18 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.52| 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.524 1.60 Bassetts 574 60 Bacu Lintangs 1.22 j 1.27 J Bentas 115 I- 29 Borellis 1.474 1.55 Brogas 77 4 80 Indragiris 1-55 1.624 c Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.60 2.70 Lunas I- 85 1 95c283 words
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Article98 1939-12-18 8 Penang. December 16, 1939. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank'. On London Bank Demand 2/4 1 'l6 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5-Tfl Private 3 m/s Documentary 2,4 7/16 On New York Demand 46 7/8 Canadian 51 11/16 On France Demand 205498 words
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Article247 1939-12-18 8 LEAN CO’s quotations MINING Buyeis Sellen Ampats 5/7 4 A. Amalgamated Bangrins 24/6 25/6 Hong Fatts 1.174 125 Jelebus IAO l.Hi Johans 32 4 3t> Jelapangs 38/ 39/ Kamras 2/3 2/74 Katus 25/ 26/ Kundangs 13/ 13/9 K. Kampars 14/9 15/6 K. Lanjuts 24/9 25/6 Kepongs H/ 6 1 8247 words
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Article297 1939-12-18 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seiler» Ampat 5/6 6/ A. Amalg. 6/9 7/3 A. Hitam 25/ 26/ Bangrins 24/6 25 6 B. Selangors 1.774 1.824 c Hong Fatts 1.214 1.25 Jelebus 1.074 1.124 Johans 33 35 Kamras 2/14 2/4 Kamuntings 13/6 14/3 K. Lanjuts 25/ 25/9 Katus 24/6 25/6e<297 words
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Article284 1939-12-18 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat Austral Amal. 7/ 7/6 Ayer Hitam 24 6 25 6 Ayer Weng 99 95 Bangrin 24 6 Batu Selangor 1.774 1.824 c Burma Malay 23 6 24 6ex Chenderiang 17 18/ Gopeng 10 6 11 8 Hitam 45 Hong Fatt l-25 Jelebu284 words
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Article238 1939-12-18 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER Payers Sellers Eassett 55 60 Batu Lintang 1.2 D 1.25 Benta 1.15 1,20 New Scudai 1.024 1.10 Sungei Tukang 1.15 1.20 MINING. Ampat 5/6 6/ Austral Amal. 7/ 7/6 Bangrin 25/ 26/ Batu Selangor 1.75 I.Boes Hong Fatt 1.224 1-274 Idris Hydraulic 7/ 8/c Jelapang238 words
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Article111 1939-12-18 8 Accident Outside Cinema A collision involving a car and a cyclist occurred at Penang Road in front of the Queen’s Theatre at about 6 o’clock yesterday evening. The cyclist escaped unhurt, but his machine was badly twisted. The car a Standard saloon driven i:y Mr.111 words
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Article57 1939-12-18 8 Found Behind Queen’s This Morning The dead body of a Chinese male infant child was found wrapped in a towel behind the Queen’s Cinema at 2 a.m. today by a Municipal Conservancy Overseer who telephoned to the police. A police constable was put on guard over57 words
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Article37 1939-12-18 8 8.0. W. Rugby, December 17. In continuation of the lists of officers and men from the U-boats held prisoners of war in Britain six more names were pub’ished by the War Office today—B.O.W.8.0. W. - 37 words
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Advertisement874 1939-12-18 8 BANKS ,THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA j (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid-up Capital £3,000.000 Reserve Fund£3.ooo,ooo Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 Head Office No. 38. Bishopgafce. London, E. C. 2 LONDON BRANCHES 117/122, Leadenhall Street. E. C. 3 A W l4/16, Coc’ispur Street, S.874 words
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Article780 1939-12-18 9 (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16) FOREIGN GREETINGS TELEGRAM SERVICE By arrangement with Cable and Wireless Ltd., Christmas and New Year Foreign Greetings Telegrams will be accepted at any Telegraph Office in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States during the period from the 14th December, 1939 to the 6th January.780 words
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Article418 1939-12-18 9 The Law V, Rich The Nazis Have Broken Not only is the secret sowing of mines in world shipping routes a barbarous and murderous form of warfare against neutrals but it is a breach of international agreement solemnly signed by Germany. The following extract from a418 words
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Article148 1939-12-18 9 Italy After New Markets In South America Mussolini has issued orders for a great trade campaign in South America involving millions of pounds (writes Alan Moorehead, Rome correspondent of the Daily Express). Germany’s trade links with South America snapped with the outbreak of war. Now Italy is148 words
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Article394 1939-12-18 9 Research Results In India A Dietary map of India showing, among other things, the defects of diet in different areas is being, prepared by nutrition research workers at Coonoor, under the auspices of the Indian Research Fund Association. Diet surveys have been carried out in394 words
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144 1939-12-18 9 A Daughter For The Field Marshal Geneva, Nov. 20. According to the Gazette de Lausanne today, the wife of Field-Marshal Goering gave birth to a girl three days ago in a private hospital in Lausanne. The paper states that the wife was a former144 words
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Article163 1939-12-18 9 Sydney. Australia, in common with the rest of the Empire, must perish unless there is a hearty boost in the birth rate. That is the opinion of the distinguished British author and lecturer, Dr. Halliday Sutherland, who arrived recently here. What is the cause of163 words
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Article377 1939-12-18 9 It 5 s A Case Of Languages Berne. Language bas assumed tremendous importance in Europe, where everybody is on the lookout for spies—including the spies themselves. In France, you can speak nothing but French on the telephone. In Germany, it’s nothing but German. In Switzerland,377 words
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Article244 1939-12-18 9 I -S. Sending Planes From Hawaii Washington, Nov. 5. Coincident with the beginning cf Japanese-American talks at Tokyo, unofficial sources here last night disclosed that Navy officials are considering a series of “training flights’* by patrol bombers from Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, to Manila. It was recalled244 words
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Article99 1939-12-18 9 Prison Sentence Imposed Two Chinese charged before Mr. R. C. Redman, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday with loitering on the public road pleaded guilty and admitted previous convictions. They were seen at 4.20 a.m. on Monday by a detective in Batu Road who kept99 words
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Advertisement473 1939-12-18 9 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE OVERSEAS PENANG SUB-DISTRICT y 4 BRIGADE ORDERS BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS, FOR THE MONTH ENDING 115, McAlister Road, 31st DECEMBER 1939. Penang, Ist December, 1939. DUTY PARADES: Divisional Superintendents will please note that there will be no parades from Dec: 24th 1939 to sth Jan. 1940. DIVISION V.473 words
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Miscellaneous665 1939-12-18 9 RADIO TO-DAY B. B. C. IRANSMISSION—FI VE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 mJ CISC 9.5« Mc/s (31.32 m.) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 mj GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) 1 RANSMISSION—SIX. From 10.00 11.50 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) GSC 9.5« Mc/s (31.32 m.) GSB 9.51 Mc/s665 words
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Miscellaneous20 1939-12-18 9 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 3.46 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 4.57 p.m. 1106 p.m. TOMORROW 4.25 a.m. 11.25 a.m. 6.17 p.m.20 words
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283 1939-12-18 10 Eager To Have A Crack At The Enemy London, Dec. 17 Britain’s air arm in France is hastening preparations for a hard winter, says Reuter’s special correspondent with the R.A.F. in France. The season shows every promise of being bitterly cold’—B.O.W. - 283 words
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57 1939-12-18 10 —Reuter. Chungking, December 17. Dr. Sun Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan, arrived by air from Kunming and was welcomed by a large gathering of prominent leaders including the Foreign Minister, Mr. Wang Chung-hui, at the airfield. Dr. Sun Fo returned from—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article85 1939-12-18 10 Discount On Statements Close On 100 Per Cent. Neither the German claim to victory nor their allegation that the British cruisers fired gas shells is accepted while British seamanship against superior gun power is praised. The New York Times says: “The German Government lost another battle85 words
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Article40 1939-12-18 10 .—Reuter. London, December 16. It is learned in London that five Messr-Schmidts were shot down in the air attack on the German coast on Thursday, ft is confirmed that the British losses were only three.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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1180 1939-12-18 10 GERMAN COMMANDER ON HIS FIGHT ON THREE QUARTERS New York, Dec. 17 It is reported that Uruguay has informed the German Legation that the “Graf Spee” must leave Monte Video before 11.30 p.m. or be interned. It is also reported that while the cruisers—Reuter. - 1,180 words
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144 1939-12-18 10 —Reuter. Amsterdam, December 16. Reuter understands from a neutral source that Hitler’s military experts are working on plans to save the iron mines in the extreme north of Sweden should the Red Army cross the Swedish frontier. The Eskilstuna District, the chief seat—Reuter. - 144 words
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517 1939-12-18 10 No Important Military Gains After 15 Days Fighting Copenhagen, Dec. 17 General Wallenuis, commanding the Finnish forces in the north, told the correspondent of the National Tidende that the Russians, after 15 days of war, have attained no object of military importance on thatReuter. - 517 words
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Advertisement242 1939-12-18 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. •eean Building, Collyer Quay. Singapore Tel. 5151. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of Amerf*' OMea are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject t» Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THfi SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST242 words
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Advertisement173 1939-12-18 10 P.&O.S.N. COMPANY Mail Passenger And Cargo Services. Penang United Kingdom Details on application. Penang Far East Passengers are requested to registe their requirements but under present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted. A regular service is maintained be ween Singapore, Port Swetten ham, Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S “BULAN”. B.173 words
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Article825 1939-12-18 11 Work Starts In Earnest This Morning Track work in preparation©? the Christmas New Year meeting started in earnest and the following is a list of horses in training: R. BILLETT 1. Achilles —“Wearne Kongsi”. 2. Starlight —do 3. Phar.ol—Dr. W. H. Brodie. 4. Swift Arrow—Mrs.825 words
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Article197 1939-12-18 11 Ipoli Team To Meet Penang A formidable party from the Perak Turf Club Golf Club, comprising ten men’s pairs and two women’s pairs, will travel down to Penang on Saturday next to engage golfers of the Penang Turf Club Golf Club on the latter links. The Perak197 words
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150 1939-12-18 11 C.R.C. Win By Three Goals In a fast and interesting charity soccer match in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund before a large crowd on the Victoria Green yesterday, the Chinese Recreation Club defeated the Province Wellesley Football Association by three goals to nil. Guan150 words
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Article552 1939-12-18 11 CRICKET FIFTY YEARS AGO When 5-Ball Overs Were "Too Much For Fast Bowlers" FIFTY years ago Charles F. Pardon, Editor of “Wisden,” then quite a slim young volume, wrote. “Encouraged by the many kind things that were said about the portraits we published last year, we determined to issue something552 words
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Article, Illustration38 1939-12-18 11 STANLEY MATTHEWS, ace winger, now working on munitions, has been refused permission to play for any club except Stoke City. Matthews does not think he will be able to accompany Stoke when they play ’‘away” games.38 words
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Article107 1939-12-18 11 Inter-State Hockey With Kedah Ipoh. After Saturday’s State Hockey Trial on the St. Michael’s Institution ground the following were selected to represent Perak against Kedah in the Inter-State match at Alor Star on Saturday. December 23: F. R. Toft, Rahaman. Shariff, Jackman (Captain», Webber. Rashid Ghows, D.107 words
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Article375 1939-12-18 11 Perak's Narrow Defeat In Final Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. SINGAPORE retained the All Blues rugger trophy, this year when they defeated Perak in the final of the competition by three points (a penalty goal) to nil this afternoon on the Padang before a good crowd. Kuala375 words
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Article231 1939-12-18 11 London. FRANCE wants football, too. The French Soccer authorities have approved in principle the organisation of a 1939-40 season, chief attraction of which will be a “War Cup” competition. The “Charles Simon Cup,” as the new tournament will be termed, will be opened to 64231 words
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Advertisement102 1939-12-18 11 f I z “The taxation on Liquor 9 he declared “was framed in order that the peoples of Malaya might make a war contribution to the Government of I the United Kingdom i I I j The Comptroller of Customs, at a meeting of the Legislative Council held in Singapore102 words
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663 1939-12-18 12 Few Outstation Horses In Training Rubber Queen and Cooltipt from van Breukelen’s stable, the Annan from Fenn’s Sunbeam from Magill’s and Queen’s Course from O’Neill’s stable were among the local horses that impressed most in training work on the track this663 words
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Article67 1939-12-18 12 —Reuter. No Suggestion Of Being Test Case London, December 16. The Sanyo Maru" has arrived off ihe British coast with a cargo understood to include German machinery and potash. She is now under examination by British control officers. It is learned in an authoritative quarter that—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article34 1939-12-18 12 —Reuter. Brussels, Dec. 17 It is reported that the sound of gunfire were heard on the Belgian coast. The firing is described as being apparently of a serious nature. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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159 1939-12-18 12 The Penang Sports Club will be playing two rugger matches this week and the teams selected are as follows: On Wednesday, December 20, against Penang Asiatics on the Victoria Green. Kick-off: 5.00 pin: J. F. Keay; G. D. A Lundon, P.159 words
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Article131 1939-12-18 12 Miss Khoo Swee Looi Miss Khoo Swee Looi, the Penang Junior Ladies Singles runner-up and Mixed Doubles Champion, in partnersnip with Chee Choon Wah of Yew Hoe Seah, will shortly be married. She is the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Kok131 words
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189 1939-12-18 12 BOW. Rugby, Dec. 18. The Dominions Office and Air; Ministry announce: ‘The agreement which applies to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand as well as the United Kingdom and which provides for the carrying out of the Empire air training scheme was signed at OttawaBOW. - 189 words
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Article353 1939-12-18 12 Handicaps For First Day Following are the handicaps for the opening day of the Penang Turf Club race meeting on Dec. 26: HORSES, CLASS 1. DIV. 1— 5'A FURLONGS ROYAL HAMPTON 9.12 SMOKE DREAMS 9.07 COOLTIPT 9.05 BOMBUS 8.13 TOYMAN 8.12 TOVARICH 8.10 KAI TERE 7.13 WHERE AM353 words
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Article54 1939-12-18 12 Reuter. Agreement Reached In Principle Budapest. December 17. A semi-official news agency states that an agreement has been reached in principle in the trade talks with Germany which began fourteen days ago. Further talks are suspended until January. The agreement expiring on December 31, 1939 has beenReuter. - 54 words
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Article56 1939-12-18 12 —Reuter. London, Dec. 18. The Air Ministry announced that enemy aircraft appeared at several points off the East Coast late yesterday afternoon. Anti-aircraft guns opened fire for a short time in the Humber district. Fighters engaged the enemy and pursued them out to sea. No—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article73 1939-12-18 12 —Reuter. Six Officers 123 Men Lost London, December 16 The Admiralty announce that six officers and 123 men lost their lives when the destroyer, “Duchess,” was sunk. The Admiralty announced that the following officers of the “Duchess” were missing and believed drowned: Gunner H. P. Gordon,—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article75 1939-12-18 12 Reuter. Two U.S. Liners To Be Allowed To Operate Washington, December 17. It is officially' announced that the United States Maritime Commission will piobably issue a formal order on Monday' authorising the trans-Atlantic liners “Washington" and "Manhattan" to operate between New York and Italy. The Commission indicated thatReuter. - 75 words
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Article78 1939-12-18 12 MONDAY DECEMBER 18 FIN: Penang Business done 1(X) tons Singapore sl?3.C2i i: ÜBBER: Penang Spot 39|c Singapore Spot 39i(c COPRA. Sundried $4.65 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA Medium 56.50 seller* Fair Seed $6.25 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 Rangoon Parboiled No.78 words
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Advertisement29 1939-12-18 12 DOG’S j. HEAD BRANDY SPECIAL MATURE AUSTRALIAN BRANDY (HOSPITAL QUALITY) PURE GRAPE BRANDY IS THE FINEST "PICK-ME-UP” IN THE TROPICS. Srl lU I *W •Uly n *1 W.P.S. 34P29 words
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Advertisement241 1939-12-18 12 NOTICE We regret that owing to the steadily increasing cost of production and distribution we are compelled to increase 1 the retail selling price of our waters by 10 cents per dozen from 18th December, 1939. This is the first increase in our prices for over 20 years. FRASER NEAVE241 words
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Advertisement502 1939-12-18 12 iHead Office, 216 Penar.e Road. Penan* Phone 1477 1478 with extension. Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang. Rales of Subscription for Pinane: Gazett. and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Forenm Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 0¥ Yearly 30.C0 36.00 4» 00 SUNDAY GAZETTE502 words
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