Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 December 1939
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Title Section22 1939-12-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 309. Vol. XCVII. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1939. PRICE 10 CENT22 words
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233 1939-12-19 1 12 FIGHTERS SHOI DOWN London, Dec. 19. LATER Air Ministry bulletin issued at 11.30 last night about the air battle over? Heligoland states that later reports indicate that tae twelve enemy aircraft destroyed represented some fifty per cent, of theReuter. - 233 words
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Article95 1939-12-19 1 .—Reuter. After Most Eventful <■ Patrol London, Dec. ig. 7'he British submarine which recently sank a U-boat, sighted the "Bremen” and torpedoed at least one German cruiser, had an enthusiastic reception on her return to port. .Is she entered the harbour, sirens sounded on every ship present among.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article37 1939-12-19 1 —Reuter. Helsinki, Dec. 19. A communique states that the Russian attack in great force on the Karelian Islands on Sunday was repulsed. Twenty-six tanks were destroyed. Attacks elsewhere were repulsed and ten tanks destroyed.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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211 1939-12-19 1 —Reuter. London, Dec. 19. At the conclusion of talks between the Dominion and United Kingdom Ministers to ensure that the full combined strength of the Empire shall applied to winning the war, the visiting Ministers issued farewell messages to the people of Britain. Mr. Crerar (Canada)—Reuter. - 211 words
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64 1939-12-19 1 —Renter. London, Dec. 19. The disclosure that a leading division of the Canadian Army strongly escorted across the ocean and guarded by our main battle fleet disembarked safely and smoothly in one of our harbours for a period of intensive training before joining their comrades.—Renter. - 64 words
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36 1939-12-19 1 —Reuter. Paris, Dec. 19. A communique says: that “towards midday a sharp engagement occurred in Vosges between one of our reconnoitring parties and German units. We made some prisoners, including officers.”—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article34 1939-12-19 1 Reuter. Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 19. The “Renown” and “Ark Royal” has sailed from here. During their stay, 30,000 persons visited the ships. The crews remained aboard throughout.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article122 1939-12-19 1 Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 19. The official German News Agency has issued a denial of the statement by the British submarine “Ursula" that she sank a German cruiser of the "Koeln” class contained in the Admiralty communique. The German version says: “It is possible that theReuter. - 122 words
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70 1939-12-19 1 —REUTER. NEW YORK, DEC. 19. MR. CORDELL HULL TOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE THAT COMMON ACTION AMONG AMERICAN REPUBLICS AS A xitaoULT OF THE “GRAF SPEE” BATTLE WOULD TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK. MR. HULL DID NOT DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF ACTION BUT SAID THE PRESENT—REUTER. - 70 words
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265 1939-12-19 1 Flag Hall-Hasltd .—Reuter. Amsterdam, Dec. 19. Flag’s were half~masted at Wilhelmstrasse today for the loss of the “Graf Spee,” according to Berlin despatches. The news of the scuttling caused pain and bewilderment in Germany for nobody knows why it happened. When they read.—Reuter. - 265 words
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Article, Illustration913 1939-12-19 1 Mr. ChurchilFis Tribute To British Navy London, Dec. 19. UR. WINSTON CHURCHILL, broadcasting on the “glorious battle of the River Plate,” declared that the news was received with thankfulness in the British Isles and unconcealed satisfaction throughout the greater part of the world. Reuter. The’ Reuter. - 913 words
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92 1939-12-19 1 ,—Reuter. Vatican City, Dec. 18. The congregation Propaganda Fide has extended to Catholics in China the permission granted some years ago to Catholics in Japan and Manchuria to participate in certain non-Catholic rites. It is stated that rites like bowing to statues and relics of,—Reuter. - 92 words
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Advertisement51 1939-12-19 1 €r HJoHr gate youn 1 VTOQ/ jft* for North Malaya <£ Tenan J GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh. CONTENTS Page Latest Cables J Earlier Cables Foreign News Malayan News Editorial Local News Commercial Radio Programmes and Mail Notice Earlier Cables Penang Races: Handicaps For Ist Day and Sports 1151 words
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212 1939-12-19 2 London, Dec. 18. AN the Norwegian-Finnish frontier a fierce battle has been raging all night south of Kuosjaervi and is still progressing. The Soviet troops have now occupied a great extent of Finnish territory along the Norwegian frontier although they have sustained heavy losses. These losses areReuter. - 212 words
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Article100 1939-12-19 2 —Reuter. Cannot Be Shaken By German Propaganda fiw London, December 18 The Bombay Chronicle says: “Berlin broadcasts are daily trying to present the rulers of Germany as friends of India. It is in keeping with their tradition of perfidy and hypocrisy that the Nazis, who only”—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article59 1939-12-19 2 —Reuter. List Issued For Fourth Successive Day London. Dec. 18. For the fourth day in succession the War Office issued a list ox U-boat officers and men who are prisoners in this country, Today’s list contains seven names. The names of twelve U-boat prisoners were announced last—Reuter. - 59 words
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41 1939-12-19 2 —Reuter. London, Dec. 18. Sung, one of the three specimens of the giant panda owned by the London Zoo, died today following an undiagnosed illness of several weeks. Sung was worth over £l,OOO. —Reuter.).—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article93 1939-12-19 2 Reuter. London. Dec. 18 The sinking of the German cruiser by the submarine “Ursula” is regarded in London as a great feat as the mouth of the Elbe is exceptionally powerfully defended and the submarine would have to pass through minefields. No further details of theReuter. - 93 words
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Article77 1939-12-19 2 —Reuter. To Be Returned By U.S. As Gesture Of Sympathy Washington, Dec. 9. President Roosevelt has asked the Secretary of the Treasury to place the forthcoming payment of Finland’s war debt to the U.S.A, in a suspense account. The President will later ask Congress to agree to.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article136 1939-12-19 2 Reuter. Paris, Dec. 18. The suggestion that we are again on the eve of a big German attack is made by M. Charles Morice today. He says that by increasing the number of raids and sending out more patrols the German High Command is apparentlyReuter. - 136 words
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Article150 1939-12-19 2 —Reuter. Foreign Shippers Reserve Judgment Shanghai, December 18. Amplifying the announcement regarding the reopening of the Yangtse. Asked whether it could Lv taken that so long as military operations continued on the river, navigation and trade would be subjected to restrictions dictated by military necessity. Asked—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article148 1939-12-19 2 Agreement Reached At Ottawa Rugby, December 18 In an announcement regarding the Dominion air training scheme signed at Ottawa yesterday, the Air Ministry recalls that its object was the establishment of additional training schools in the Dominions possessing advantages of space and climate as well as virtual148 words
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Article57 1939-12-19 2 .—8.0. W. To Supplement Those In Mediterranean Rugby, December 18 For the convenience of shipping a contraband control base has now been established at Aden to supplement those already existing in the Mediterranean. This base will also be available for the examination of outward bound shipping.—8.0. W. - 57 words
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Article26 1939-12-19 2 Reuter. London, Dec. 18 The steamer, “Antiochia,” 3,000 tons, was scuttled by her crew while being pursued jn the North Atlantic last night.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article999 1939-12-19 2 Scuttling Oi The “Graf Spee” VICTORY FOR BRITAIN BIG BLOW TO ENEMY No Doubt About Defeat, Say s New York Press New York, Dec. 18. Commenting on the scuttling of the “Graf Spee, the “New York Times” says that it is a victory for British seamanshipReuter. - 999 words
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Article416 1939-12-19 2 —8.0. W. AIR ATTACKS ON SHIPS London, December 18 The Admiralty and the Air Ministry at 5.23 p.m. announced that a number of attacks were made by enemy aircraft on British and neutral merchant and fishing vessels in the North Sea yesterday. During the morning—8.0. W. - 416 words
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143 1939-12-19 2 —Reuter. Given After Arguments With Naval Chiefs Amsterdam, Dec. 18 Herr Hitler gave the order to sink the “Graf Spee” only after arguments lasting several hours with naval chiefs and technical experts, Reuter's special correspondent at Amsterdam learns from Berlin. The possibility of making—Reuter. - 143 words
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Article268 1939-12-19 2 southeast oj a N Se SltlOnS the Shores of th <> Kan Fu'rl'ers roX X „ere HZo’„"' < ro ‘he advancing Chinese capital, according to latest miUta^Zrts.* 1 6 ,OrmCT PrOVln< ial cantiiro va, ab,e by tbe Chinese drive to Nanchang was the reWi+h t langchiao,■—Chinese Central News. - 268 words
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Advertisement113 1939-12-19 2 New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TANJONG BUNGA IK PENANG. >-•♦•—< THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS BAR DANCE HALL SEA-BATHING with Diving Stage Complete with Spring Board MEALS AT ANY HOUR Drinks Prices are the same as that of E. <& 0., Runnymede, Elysee, Wembley, etc. COME AND113 words
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Article497 1939-12-19 3 Secret Flight Agony HERE is the story of the latent R.A.F. flight over Germany—a story of determination and courage in the face of great hardship and danger. It is an epic of devotion to duly when only the will of the men concerned remained. Their497 words
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679 1939-12-19 3 50.000 TONS REQUIRED A DAY Somewhere In France. THAT the amount of supply re quired bj each of the British, soldiers now in the field in France is close on 7 cwt. per month was the statement made by Lieut.-General W. G. Lindsell, Quartermaster-General of679 words
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Article158 1939-12-19 3 London. A distinctive armband is to be provided for ministers of religion who have to move about the streets helping the injured during air-raids. The armlet will bear a white silk cross and the letters A.R.P. in red on a blue background. Steel helmets and respirators158 words
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Article463 1939-12-19 3 EVERY day we lead what the European neutral newspapers, constantly in touch with their correspondents in Bei Im. have to say about wartime Germany; what the Nazis are doing, saying and thinking. I Most of these newspapers are un- i familiar to as in peace-time. Now j463 words
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Article48 1939-12-19 3 The Lord Mayor’s Red Cross and St. John Fund for war sick and wounded has now reached a total of £876,000. A German refugee sent 10s. and his wedding ring—“the last property of gold that the Nazis allowed me to emigrate with."48 words
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Article196 1939-12-19 3 Signor Giuseppe Bastianini, Italy’s new Ambassador in London, is having busy days—perfecting his English, looking for a country house for his family, improving his golf handicap, and seeing England. Every morning after breakfast Signor Bastianini, who speaks English w'ell but hesitantly, spends an hour in his study196 words
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299 1939-12-19 3 GERMANS living near the Dutch frontier are allowed to cross twice a week to get coffee. But they must not buy more than at a time. Women will walk six to eight mile» to obtain this slender ration. The strong coffee favoured in299 words
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112 1939-12-19 3 Chinese To Serve 6 Months On Hurt Charge A fracas outside a coffee shop in Duxton Road on Nov. 8, had a sequel in the district court when Ho Swee Heh was sentenced to six months* rigorous imprisonment for causing* grievous hurt to Ho112 words
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Advertisement31 1939-12-19 3 SPECIAL X’MAS BARGAINS AT CHIN CHIN COMPANY, < 18, Beach Street. PENANG PHONE 029 I ti 1 CHEAP PRICES YMAS STOCKINGS VARIOUS SELECTIONS AND reduced trices CHRISTMAS CARDS DIFFERENT KINDS. ALL PRICES.31 words
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Advertisement152 1939-12-19 3 A® Renders coars red skin smooth and supple Kb ■fl L -< lb ..and avoid i BLEMISHED ,i,arou h :I fl 93w■■ mb Bw I Antheptic cleans- ClfIN ing; p ur^e$ > «J) lIV j We etens the .1 Because Cuticura is a MEDICINAL pores j and TOILET Soap, it152 words
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Miscellaneous20 1939-12-19 3 I I i M I I/ ra z/z OfFWSNt jSff p xg Svßrsj* JryTS/ HI ILER nor tojeliier, are n>e20 words
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Article, Illustration905 1939-12-19 4 Tribute To Rt. Hon. W. Churchill GREATEST LIVING ENGLISH PARLIAMENTARIAN Statesman, soldier, man of letters, adventurer, and orator of unique powers, who now for the second time is head of the British Navy in time of war—such is Mr. Winston SpenserChurchill, whose career,905 words
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Article93 1939-12-19 4 Muar. “I had no intention of committing suicide. I was in pain and snatched up a pair of scissors to stab my chest so as to allay my pain." So said Tan Chin Tiong when be was charged before Tuan Haji Nassir bin Haji Salleh93 words
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Article, Illustration787 1939-12-19 4 Sir Cyril Newall’s Mighty Force Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril Louis Norton Newall is the supreme head of the Royal Air Force. It is a fitting command for him, for he was one of the first men in Britain to realise the fighting potentialities of787 words
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Article560 1939-12-19 4 Weirs In Malay December 15. 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 Malay population informed about! the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be560 words
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Article164 1939-12-19 4 IMPORTANT PROBLEMS TO BE DISCUSSED Kuala Lumpur. Of great interest during the coming week-end in Kuala Lumpur, will be the meeting of the representatives of the various Fui Chew Associations from the various Malay States and Straits Settlements. Several important problems are to be discussed164 words
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Article205 1939-12-19 4 Proceeding To Kajang On Transfer Batu Gajah. Mr. A. Kandavanam, Station Master Batu Gajah, was entertained to a tea party by the members of the Saraswathy Vidyasalai, Batu Gajah, at the school premises on Sunday evening on the eve of his departure to Kajang in a similar205 words
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Article297 1939-12-19 4 34 COMPETITORS TAKE PART Klang. The Klang 25-mile cycle race which was organised by Mr. Leonard de Alwls was run at 7.30 on Sunday morning which was an ideal one for cycling. There were 34 competitors altogether, seventeen for the open championship, and seventeen for the297 words
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Advertisement74 1939-12-19 4 > L x| Im OF |H aVoung LADY" —j-’’ A Q N 7- v -XM& '■'•>•/ r IS 3 B /^6z7^ x' 7 id islwM ffllWv v^^E^®w r M 3| i fr&\ fei t> s '< u ''i'•'' If n WW Z I q W A'.'i wISjB' I I 'IIPW74 words
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Article582 1939-12-19 5 Miner’s Wife “Villain Of Scheme" INGENIOUS PLAN TO DECEIVE HUSBAND Ipoh. There was a sensational development of the alleged robbery case in Belfield Street, reported a few days back, when the alleged woman victim, Ng Kok Kim, and her nephew, Koon Cheong, were produced by Mr.582 words
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Article388 1939-12-19 5 Offence Explained To ‘Sin Keh’ While admitting that she had nicked up the wallet on the roadside, a Chinese woman said that she was ignorant that she had committed an offence, as in China one could keep what one found. Chin Sui Fong, 25 years of388 words
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Article311 1939-12-19 5 Grievous Hurt Case Compounded Three Tamil coolies, Vedamuttu, Ramoo and Muniandy, were yesterday allowed by the Penang First Magistrate to compound a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a compatriot preferred against them. The charge was a sequel to a fight on November 19 between a311 words
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Article407 1939-12-19 5 On Sunday the Methodist churches of Kuala Lumpur and Klang are coj operating in a sei vice of Christmas music. A further Mah-Jong and Contract Bridge party will be held in the Selangor Club on Jan. 26 (Friday), commencing 7.30 p.m. Mr. R. W. L. McCall of407 words
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129 1939-12-19 5 C S an architect attached to the firm of Mr. J. C. Miller, Chartered Architects at Beach Street, was admitted into the General Hospital as a result of having been allegedly assaulted by some Chinese sub-contractors. Mr. Day is said to have been set upon129 words
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892 1939-12-19 5 Inspector Disguises Voice; Took Down ’Phone Bet jtpoh. AMASS uf racing rlocummts including alleged betting slips, handicaps for the recent Singapore, KuaJa Lumpur and Ipoh race maetings together with the official programmes for Fierak Turf Club December Extra Meeting. Tlc-Tac’s Race Guide and an892 words
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Advertisement131 1939-12-19 5 This heals PILES Stops Pain, Itching, Bleeding Your pi lea may be so swollen and oauM such agony and terror to replace theca, that you have given up hope of a curs except by operation. Be persuaded to try Dr. Van Vleck’s Absorptive Pile Plasma. It will soothe the pain131 words
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Advertisement67 1939-12-19 5 Freckles Secretly and Quickly Removed! Stillman’s Freckle Cream bleaches them out while you sleep. Leaves the skin soft and white, the complexion fresh, clear and natural. For 49 years thousands of users have endorsed it. So easy to use. The first jar proves its magic worth. Stillman's Freckle Cream Remove*67 words
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Advertisement35 1939-12-19 5 I I never offend through neglecting PERSONAL FRESHNESS I use LBVEB BROTHERS, PORT SUNLIGHT, LIMITED, X-LBT 456/3-1 15 ENGLAND. Announcing The coming of the “NEW WORLD LUXURIOUS To The Very Last Word of Amusement Parks.35 words
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Miscellaneous227 1939-12-19 5 MAJESTIC 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 (3 P.M. MATINEE 15, 30 54) CENTS DOWNSTAIR») The Most Costly Chinese Picture Ever Produced CHINA’S GREATEST ACTRESS Miss Violet Koo Surpassing Her “Sable Cicada’’ Performance in the Spectacular Historical Romance “EMPRESS WIJ CHEH TIEN” With SUPER-IMPOSED ENGLISH TITLES TWO YEARS TO MAKE227 words
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Miscellaneous80 1939-12-19 5 QUEEN’S 3 Shows Today Tomorrow At 3 p.m. 6.30 9.30 CHINA’S GREATEST HISTORICAL PICTURE Brought Back In Response To Numerous Requests “MADAM LEE SAM NEO” 3 P.M. PRICES—DOWNSTAIRS 15, 30 AND 50 CENTS. EVENING PRICES—Dv /'7'<AliiS 20, 40 AND 60 CENTS. Thursday 9 s Big Event TWO BIG STARS IRENE80 words
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Article468 1939-12-19 6 rpilE scuttling of the “Graf Spee” by her own crew has not robbed Britain of a great naval victory; rather it indicates that the German battleship, realising her helpless position, has conceded a “walk-over” to the British cruisers waiting for battle outside the harbour. It has been a468 words
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Article111 1939-12-19 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA “Madam Lee Sam Neo’ (Chinese talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Miss Violet Koo in “Empress Wu Cheh Tien’’ (Chinese talkie). 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. HOY AL THEATRE "Mother’s Secrets” (Chinese talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR "Hoong Fatt Lui” (Cantonese talkie) 6.30 and111 words
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Article563 1939-12-19 6 Examination Of W ardens THE local Air Raid Wardens, 1 hear, are being examined to day. They have completed their course and are now called upon, so to speak, to render an account of their stewardship. 1 do not fancy there will be any scratching of heads,563 words
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Article590 1939-12-19 6 Tuesday, Dec. 19. W HATEVER motive led to the scuttling of the “Graf Spee,” the official view in Paris seems quite reasonable. According to one high authority, Germany knows she is going to lose the war and that was why she scuttled the ship.590 words
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Advertisement403 1939-12-19 6 Ride a RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE The World’s Finest Cycle Value rW> w J Agents in Penang SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY, 2G6, CARNARVON STREET, PENANG Sole Agents ROBINSON CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR 1] By Aooointment to H. M. The King Of Siam' M. H. The Suitan ot Johore K&igiO H.403 words
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Advertisement36 1939-12-19 6 FOR YOUR j C hr i stm a s\ I’( Celebrations I Insist Gii A V 0 ‘’q j' < fWw i VI) fWbitelabel W Sole Agents fOr Penang, Perak Kedah Henry augh X Co. Ltd.f PENANG—IPOH.36 words
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Article151 1939-12-19 7 To The Editor, Pinang Gazette) Sir, You will recall that early this month I wrote complaining of the profiteering in cigarettes. Petty dealers and wayside sellers took advantage of the small increase in import duties on cigarettes to inflate prices abnormally. Up till the present, I151 words
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Article78 1939-12-19 7 News In Malay Kepala Pusing? (To Tuan Editor, Pinang Gazette) Tabek Tuan, Ini surat adah-berchakap ribu ribu trima-kasi Correspondent Tuan Trang fasal sudah balas orang Government siapa adah tubs news Malayu. Itu macham tulis sudah kasi banyak orang Malayu kepala pusing. Tuan Trang punya style la number satu Mat sama78 words
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Article330 1939-12-19 7 GALE SPACE COOLER CHEAP SERVICEABLE Especially in the tropics, air conditioning is becoming more and more popular, and the Gale Space Cooler which has been introduced into Malaya is undoubtedly the latest and most serviceable air conditioning unit on the market. In fact, it is the330 words
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369 1939-12-19 7 Rapidly nearing X tanetton XXX Str’eet and ashion of the Bazaar in Ipoh. Wayside stalls in Knv bertay sXtvUll eventually disappear when the building is put ,nt„ use. The building, which will contain a Restaurant and Hotel, in addition to the ‘‘Great Eastern369 words
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212 1939-12-19 7 I nique Career In Colonial Legal Service (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. I s understood that Mr. Justice Raja Musa, Sup reme Court Judge, Negri Sembilan, has been appointed ecturer of Law at Raffles College. The appointment is212 words
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Article322 1939-12-19 7 i A large gathering representing all 1 communities turned out to pay their last tributes to Mrs. Khoo Twa Puah nee Madam Lim Chye Lan, whose funeral took place from her residence, No. 1 395, Dato Kramat Road at 10 o'clock this morning for322 words
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76 1939-12-19 7 Everything is set for the opening of Penang’s new Cinema, the air-conditioned “Rex,” to-morrow. Preparations have been hurried forward, but despite this theie will be nothing lacking, either in the fare to be presented, or in the arrangements made for the comfort of patrons. The76 words
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140 1939-12-19 7 $B,OOO Damage Caused Before Blaze Was Controlled |A AM AGE to the extent of $B,OOO was caused, when a devasfating fire broke out in the early hours of yesterday morning at the Weng Fatt engineering works on Sungei Besi Road. The local fire brigade was140 words
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Article217 1939-12-19 7 Claim On A Dishonoured Cheque By consent, judgment was entered in the District Court this morning, against Mr. Lim Eow Hong for the sum of $l5O and costs. Plaintiff in the case was Koay Kew San and he sued for $l5O which was the sum217 words
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Article76 1939-12-19 7 Bereaved Shroff Testifies Death by misadventure due to a fall was the verdict returned by Mr. A. W. Bellamy, the Coroner, in the Police Court today at an inquiry held into the death of a seventeen-year-old Chinese schoolboy, Lim Boon Choo, who fell on some76 words
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Article219 1939-12-19 7 New Light On “Bremen” Incident Any tendency to exaggerate the importance of the recent sinkings of ships by mines is corrected by remarkable figures received in Singapore from the Admiralty last night, says a communique from the Department of 1 nformation. The total number of ships219 words
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Article32 1939-12-19 7 A programme of special Christmas music will be given by the combined Methodist Choirs in the Anglo-Chinese School Hall, Westlands today, at 6 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.32 words
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Article122 1939-12-19 7 Sungei Besi Mine Workers Want 40 Per Cent. Rise Kuala Lumpur, Today. The second major strike within the last fortnight, occurred yesterday, when about two thousand labourers, employed at Sungei Besi Mines, Ltd., downed tools after demanding a 40 per cent, increase of wages. The122 words
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Article150 1939-12-19 7 A saloon car, travelling along Tanjong Tokong Road from Tanjong Bungah Village last evening, came to grief .when it left the road and crashed against a lamp post on the left. The car was badly damaged, the radiator and mudguards being smashed. but the driver150 words
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Article101 1939-12-19 7 Sardar Sahib Matab Singh, J.P., gave a dinner last night at his residence No. 12, Green Hall in honour of Lt. Partab Narain of the Penang Garrison. The following were invited:—The Hon. Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe 0.8. E., J.P.; Dr. Lee Tiang Keng; Messrs. M. Saravanamuttu; H.101 words
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Advertisement121 1939-12-19 7 I II Just Received A NEW SHIPMENT OF SILVERWARE Suitable For Xmas Gift ORIENTAL GEM STORES Manufacturing Jewellers—Diamond Me rchants. I PHONE 1513 3A PENANG ROAD PENANG. > 111 O O I®®? I; 1 “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN” Let your Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to121 words
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Article892 1939-12-19 8 2nd List Of Donations By Province Chinese rpHE following is the second donation list of the Malaya Patriotic Fund (Province Wellesley Chinese Section): Amount Previously Acknowledged $1,980.00 Lim Teik Hin 100.00 Lim Kay Choo 30.00 Lee Kim Geok 30.00 Ban Soon Seng 20.00 Teh Gan Kean 20.00892 words
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Article217 1939-12-19 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TfN Buyers Sellers Austral Amal. Aver Hitam 24 6 25 Bangrm 24/6 25,6 Batu Selangor 1-75 I.Boex Chenderiang 1 7 18 Hitam 45 47 Hong Fatt 125 130 Hongkong 24/6 25/6 Jelebu 1.124 1.17 i K. Kamunting 9/ 9 6 Kampong Lanjut 25/6 26/6 Kinta Kellas217 words
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Article94 1939-12-19 8 Penang. December 18, 1939. (Ey Courtesy of the Chartered Bank'. On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/lb On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/10 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 46 7/8 Canadian 51 11/16 On France Demand 2054 1/494 words
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Article279 1939-12-19 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Ayer Panas 1.52} 1.57} Batu Lintang 1-20 L 25 Benta 115 x 20 Broga 77} 80 Changkat Serdang 1.10 1.20 Connemara 1.45 L5O Glenealy 1.55c Indragiri 1.57} 1.62}c Kedah 2.12} 2.22}cx Kuala Sidim 2.60 2.67} Maiaka Pinda 1.55 1.60 ex Mentakab 45 47}ex279 words
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Article301 1939-12-19 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seders Ampat 5 6 6/ A. Amalg. 6/9 7/3 A. Hitam 25/ 26/ Bangrins 24/6 25/6 B. Selangors 1.75 178 ex Hong Fatts 1.24 1.28 Jelebus 1.12} 1.17} Johans 33 35 Kamras 2/1} 2/4 Kamuntings 13/6 14/3 K. Lan juts 25/3 25/9 Katus 24/6301 words
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Article280 1939-12-19 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.52} 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.47} 1.55 Bassetts 55 (jo Batu Lintangs 1.22} 1.271 Bentas 1.15 1.20 Borellis 1.47} 1.55 Brogas 77} 80 Indragiris 1.55 1 62}c Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.60 2.70 Lunas 1.85 195 c Maiaka Pindas 1.55 1.62'c Mentakabs280 words
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Article244 1939-12-19 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Bit eis Sellers Ampats 5/6 5/10} A. Amalgamated 6/7} 7 Bangrins 2.4/6 25'6 Hong Fatts T.2p 1.27} Hitams A 48 Jelebus 1.1« 1.17} Johans 35 Jelapangs 37 38/ Kamras 2/3 2/7} Kundangs 13/6 14/ K. Kampars 14/9 15/6 K. Lanjuts 24/9 25/6 Kepongs 17/6 18/6 Kuchais244 words
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Article28 1939-12-19 8 The rubber crop of the United Malac ’9 Rubber Estate for the month of Novemb« r 1939 was 46.400 lb. Total for 7 month *****0 lb.28 words
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Advertisement905 1939-12-19 8 BANKS Nederlansche HONG KONG AND Handel-Maatschannii SHANGHAI BANKING Hanaei iviaatschappij CORPORATION N.Y. I (Incorporated in the Colony of Hongkong) The liability of members is limited to the INFTMITPI AKinc tdakimp extent and in manner prescribed by UxIL 1 riISKLA iNDo 1 KADING Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony.905 words
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Article287 1939-12-19 9 Kuala Lumpur Y.W.C.A. Activities Kuala Lumpur. 4 district holiday camp for the Blue Triangle Pioneers of the Y. W. C. A. and school girls of [poh, Seremban and Kuala Lumpur, has been arranged by the Kuala Lumpur, Y. W. C. A. and will commence on January287 words
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Article670 1939-12-19 9 (MONDAY, DECEMBER 18) 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,670 words
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Article841 1939-12-19 9 Saving Expense In Scrap Rubber Rubber is increasing in price, and in consequence it is more and more necessary for the manufacturer to take every care that none is spoiled or wasted which can possibly be avoided. The special campaign which is desirable at intervals to turn out841 words
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128 1939-12-19 9 PARIS. A REGIMENT of French Chasseurs were told by their divisional commander that they had been too courageous when they paraded before him to be congratulated on their gallantry. They had taken too many risks, he said. Unnecessary risks must no longer be taken,128 words
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Article148 1939-12-19 9 Soldier Fined For Assault Singapore. Charged with robbing Ng Ah Seng of his $l,OOO taxi and silver belt and $lO cash in Reformatory Road on Nov. 18, Robert Brown, of the 32nd Heavy Battery, R.A. (Changi), was convicted only of assaulting the man and fined $6O,148 words
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Advertisement91 1939-12-19 9 r n “The taxation on Liquor" he declared “was framed in order that the peoples of Malaya might make a war contribution to the Government of the United Kingdom 1 The Comptroller of Customs, at a meeting of the Legislative Council held in Singapore on Monday, 11th December. I DRINK91 words
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Miscellaneous776 1939-12-19 9 RAblOl to-day B. B. c. TRANSMISSION— FIVE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. GrSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m) 5 q C McZs ***** m) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 m> GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m IRANBMISSION— SIX. From 10.00 11.50 a.m. I 1 75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) GSB776 words
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Miscellaneous327 1939-12-19 9 SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English (Local Tune) B. B. C. Transmission 5 6.50 ajn. 7.50 ajn. Transmission 6 11.20 a.m. ’Transmission 1 1.50 pm. 6.05 p.m. 6.50 pan Transmission 2 8.35 p.m. 10.20 pm. Transmission 3 11.20 p.m. Transmission 4 1.20 am. 4.50 aun. HONGKONG Local Time 8.35 p.m327 words
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402 1939-12-19 10 Less Glorious End Than Brave Officer Whose Name She Bore London, December 18. The newspapers describe the scuttling of the “Graf Spee” as ignoble and inglorious. The Daily Mail says that after an unspectacular career as a commerce raider, this was the ignoble402 words
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594 1939-12-19 10 Attacked At Mouth Of Elbe When Screened By Destroyers London, Dec. 18 The Admiralty announced at 10 a.m. that the British submarine “Ursula” reports that she sank a cruiser of the Koln class at the mouth of the Elbe on Thursday. The cruiser594 words
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Article59 1939-12-19 10 In Midst Of Air Raid Warning London, December 18. The Prime Minister set off early on Sunday from Lord Gort’s chateau on his third days’ inspection of British troops, writes Reuter’s special correspondent with the B.E.F. As Mr. Chamberlain drove off, sirens wailed an air raid59 words
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1050 1939-12-19 10 —Reuter. Monte Video, Dec. 18. The “Graf Spee” blew herself up and sank in the main anchorage three miles outside Monte Video yesterday evening before the eyes of thousands of spectators. Shortly before sailing, she put her wounded ashore and transferred 701 of—Reuter. - 1,050 words
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Advertisement260 1939-12-19 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. ugg. *>eean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of Ameri'’ Oates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA Til#; SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST260 words
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Advertisement276 1939-12-19 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 resrulcii* service is maintained ween. fe>ingapc*re, Port ham Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S “BULAN”. B. I.276 words
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1344 1939-12-19 11 HANDICAPS FOR THE OPENING DAY o 1 0 SMOKE DREAMS 4y 9.07 “Mr. Cheah” Van Breukelen 1 2 rowrtt^ T 4y 905 Minin S Kongsi” Van Breukelen 0 3 1 BOMBUS 8y 8.13 Mr. Lee Nam Hobbs 11 3 TOYMAN 4y 8.12 Mr.1,344 words
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Article196 1939-12-19 11 Mrs. Seng Whatt Distributes Prizes The annual sports dinner of the Nibong Tebal Recreation Club was held on Saturday night when there was a large gathering of members and friends which included a party from Balik Pulau, vho came over in the evening. Dinner over, the196 words
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Article147 1939-12-19 11 Two P.L.H.C. Matches On Thursday The P.L.H.C. will play two matches on Thursday. December 21. Team I in club colours: —Mrs. A. B. Coombs: Mrs. Dudley and Mrs. C. J. Scully; Mrs. Dodd, Miss Y. Carrier (captain) and Miss V. Rayner; Misses Peters, C. Boudille, Z. Thomasz, I.147 words
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Article160 1939-12-19 11 P.S.C. Teams For This Week’s Fixtures 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 p.m: J. F. Keay; G. D. A. Lundon, P. H. Burgess,160 words
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Article190 1939-12-19 11 Santa Claus On Elephant's Back Taiping. The lay members of the parish held a very successful Christmas Fair for Children and adults at the Convent Ground on Sunday afternoon when a good gathering turned up. Earlier in the day a cinema show was screened at the Lido190 words
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Article52 1939-12-19 11 Penang Chin Woo vs Medan Visitors The Medan basket-bailers arrived here yesterday to play a series of Charity matches and were met by the representatives of several local basket-ball teams. The first match is against the Penang Chin Woo at the Li Tek (Fifth Branch) School, at 952 words
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586 1939-12-19 11 Kedah Hall Party Beaten By Odd Goal 'T'HE Kedah Hall Party, who had just a week ago held the A Punjab Regiment to a draw on the Hutchings School ground, were forced to admit defeat by the odd goal in three when they met the586 words
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Article243 1939-12-19 11 Soccer, Badminton And Table-Tennis Ipoh. Taking advantage of the Christina» Holidays, a full programme of sporting activities has been drawn up thi» week-end. On Saturday, December 23 the Ipoh Chinese Corinthians Women’sHockey Team will meet the Penang’ Chinese Recreation Club Women’s Hockey Team in a return fixture243 words
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Article19 1939-12-19 11 The Penang Ladies Hockey Club had a hit-about practice on the Francis Light School Ground yesterday.19 words
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Advertisement132 1939-12-19 11 Thanks Ifw There’s a hundred for the X. man who takes you racing 18 K'--/ for j r And a hundred for the man X who's always cheerful when T things are at their worst. WR everything And two hundred—no, fve hundred for the one who’s the dearest of them132 words
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750 1939-12-19 12 SEVERAL SHINE IN TRACK WORK Candidates With Saddle Cloths This Morning ITUBBER QUEEN, Grand Prix, Mallanuit and several others from van Breukelen*s stable greatly impressed lon the track this morning, but apart from horses in the leading stable, others which caught the750 words
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Article195 1939-12-19 12 Reuter 13 VESSELS ATTACKED London, Dec. 19. An Admiralty announcement reveals that German airmen have launched a new campaign against defenceless British and neutral shipping. Bombing attacks were made on Sunday on ten merchant and fishing vessels in the North Sea and in some cases menReuter - 195 words
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219 1939-12-19 12 The first Inter-State Golf between the Penang Turf Club and the Perak Turf Club golf teams will be played on Sunday over the Penang Turf Club course commencing from 8.30 a.m. The visitors will be entertained to tiffin and to tea at219 words
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Article754 1939-12-19 12 Admiralty Statement London, Dec. 18. A N Admiralty statement issued at 6.06 this evening states A. that the Commander of the British submarine which sighted the “Bremen” ordered her to stop and was preparing to fire a warning shot when enemy aircraft forced the.—Reuter. - 754 words
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Article43 1939-12-19 12 .—Reuter. First Batch Now In England London, Dec. 17. Three hundred Newfoundland loggers arrived in England this morning. Tne will be engaged in cutting pit props. They are the first batch of this particular class of skilled labour co be imported.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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66 1939-12-19 12 BOW. Rugby, Dec. 19. A sum ot $9,000 has been presented fioni Canada to help the Finns and since their greatest need is of ambulances, four are shortly being sent from Britain and will be the first to reach Finland from abroad. Of this sum,BOW. - 66 words
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Article81 1939-12-19 12 TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19 TIN: Penang $129,371 Business done 100 tons Singapore SI 29.371 RUBBER: Penang Spot 40c Singapore Spot 40c COPRA: Sundried $4.65 buyers Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA.• Medium $6.50 seller 0 Fair Seed $6.25 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 Rangoon81 words
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Article50 1939-12-19 12 SELANGOR CLUB PADANG SATURDAY, 13th January, 1940. Club side $2.00 Gov't. Offices side 1.00 Church end .50 Remittance must be sent when applying for tickets. Bookings at the Secretary’s Office, Selangor Club. Tickets must be paid for at time of booking. 936—16 19 26-12 2 9-1.50 words
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Article28 1939-12-19 12 Reuter. L'ondon, Dec. 18. The Scottish Football Association* subject to Government permission, is starting a Cup competition in February embracing $8 League clubs.Reuter. - 28 words
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Advertisement53 1939-12-19 12 Isour THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcomes with the assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept, of Commerce, New Road. Bangkok Cable: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. Thia bureau jupplies free information to tourlsta, introduce® them to famous sights and resorts, renc.srs ass stance in providing guides or Interpreters, planning53 words
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Advertisement148 1939-12-19 12 Patriotic Cup Race For Class TTlircc Horses TO BE RUN ON LAST DAY OF MEETING The Committee of the Penang Turf Club have decided to run the Patriotic Cup Race on the last day for Class J. Horses distance 7 furlongs. Entries are invited for this race. Entries close at148 words
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Advertisement485 1939-12-19 12 i Head Office) 216 Penang Road. Penar... Phone 1477 A’ 1478 with extensi< 4 Telegrams: “Gazette" Penang Kales of Subscription for Pinang Gazrtt» and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F M.S. Foreirr Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 o> Yearly 30.C0 36.00485 words
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