Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 December 1939
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Title Section25 1939-12-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 183.1 i’l hi ism:n niii v No. 310. Vol. XCVII. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.25 words
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Article, Illustration334 1939-12-20 1 “COLUMBUS” Crack Liner Sets Fire To Herself ON SIGHTING BRITISH WARSHIP Crew Picked Up By American Ship London. December 20. The Admiralty announce that the German liner ’’Columbus** on sighting a British warship some 400 miles north of Bermunda set herself afire and her crewReuter. - 334 words
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Article93 1939-12-20 1 -Reuter. Part Of Crew Transferred To Italian Ship G n noa, Dec. 19. The captain of the Italian cargo steamer, "Caterina Gerolimich,” reported on arrival here that he had landed at Dover eleven British sailors taken from a German submarine in the English Channel. The-Reuter. - 93 words
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228 1939-12-20 1 Success Of Finnish Coastal Batteries Helsinki, December 20. An unconfirmed report states that Finnish coastal batteries at Koivisto in Karelia have sunk the 23,000-ton Soviet battleship ’’Oktiabraskaya Revolutia.** 1 he Censor allowed the report to be published and official circles state that it is < ’quiel.—Reuter. - 228 words
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Article49 1939-12-20 1 .—Reuter. London, Dec. 19 On the Stock Exchange, base metals were strong as a sequel to yesterdays increases in the maximum prices for the metals. Other groups were irregular owing to the lack of buying interest but price changes were mostly small. Wall Street was steady.—Reuter. i.—Reuter. - 49 words
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368 1939-12-20 1 Heligoland Air Bittie —Reuter. London, Dec. 20. More aetails of yesterday’s air battle in Heligoland indicate the probability that the British bombers shot down more than twelve Messer-Schmidts, R The r Ge a rman claim that 36 British aircraft were brought down.—Reuter. - 368 words
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66 1939-12-20 1 —Reuter. Brussels, Dec. 2u M. Spaak, Prime Minister, in a speech in the Chamber, dared: “An independent r?utra! Holland is indispensable to BeD gium’s neutrality. It would be imprudent to determine now the attitude we will take if the situation in Holland is changed but’—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article23 1939-12-20 1 Reuter. Paris, Dec. 20. A communique states that there was marked activity of contact units during the day.—Reuter. - 23 words
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64 1939-12-20 1 —Reuter. New York, Dec. 20. The White House now reports that President Roosevelt has not signed the restoration of Cuban sugar quotas but a document restoring former sugar import duties. No details are given. The President’s Secretary stated that Mr. Roosevelt made a—Reuter. - 64 words
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250 1939-12-20 1 8.0. W. Rug-by, Dec. 20. Following his recent visit of inspection the King has sent the following signal to Air ViceMarshal P. If. L. Playfair, Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F. in France: > "Please assure all ranks of the R.A.F units m France8.0. W. - 250 words
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Advertisement15 1939-12-20 1 COW GATE W*' iAotntt for North Malaya GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY 1/1 D., I Penang and Jpoh.15 words
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Advertisement48 1939-12-20 1 "fed COW&GA 1 for North Malay» Pt GEORGETOWN DJSPENSAR’ D fna .tr and leoh. come and see all the S KI good things ■Mr we have for H CHRISTMAS I ’PHONE I PENANG 1500 1501. BUTTERWORTH 3S C.S. 162 A Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co. t Ltd.48 words
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Article147 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. Large-scale Attacks Now Expected FRENCH RAID BEHIND GERMAN LINES Paris, Dec. 19. A GROUP of picked French volunteers penetrated some miles behind the German lines yesterday and captured four German prisoners, including two officers. The raid was carried out in the wooded district of—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article93 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. Assurance By Mr. Burgin London, December 39. Entertaining members of the Foreign Press Association at luncheon. Mr. Burgin, Minister of Supply, evoked rounds of applause when he declared: “Almost all the civilised world —with one solitary exception—are represented here today. Mr. Burgin added that the Allies—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article89 1939-12-20 2 ’—Reuter. King’s Speech Read By Duke Of Abercorn London, Dec. 19 Opening the new session of the Northern Ireland Parliament, the Du';e of Abercorn read the King’s Speech which said: "From the day war was declared Northern Ireland has given proof of her willingness to play’—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article82 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. New Threat To Foreign Correspondents London, December 19 The German authorities have devised a new method of preventing news about Germany reaching the outside world despite the boast of not imposing censorship. It is already known that neutral correspondents are liable to expulsion if they send—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article234 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. London, Dec. 19 Britain is preparing to spend the first war Christmas for 21 years in serious but not gloomy mood. Thousands of families separated by evacuation or national service are planning at least a temporary reunion and the railways have arrargec’ special—Reuter. - 234 words
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Article161 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. Meeting Held In Paris Yesterday Paris. Dec. 19 A communique states that a meeting of the Supreme War Council was held in Paris today. France was represented by M. Daladier, M. Lachambre, Air Minister. M. Champetjer Deribes, Dnder-St-cretary for Foreign Affairs, General Gamelin. Admiral Darlan accompanied—Reuter. | - 161 words
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Article291 1939-12-20 2 London, Dec. 19. Major Ilinski of the Polish military mission spoke in London today on Poland's efforts to reorganise her fighting forces. He declared that the Polish Army, navy and air force existed again. Reuter. Polish ships, consisting of destroyers and submarines, constituted part of the AlliedReuter. - 291 words
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364 1939-12-20 2 i. —Reuter. London, Dec. 19. Further details of the “Exeter’s” fight with the “Graf Spee” given by a British Colonial Governor indicate that the enemy sighted the high mast of the “Exeter” and opened fire from 12% miles. The “Exeter” returned fire, the vesselsi.—Reuter. - 364 words
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180 1939-12-20 2 Stockholm, Dec. 19. Opinion is growing in Berlin that the Russo-Finnish war will shortly cause significant changes in the pohtical I position in Europe, says the Berlin representative ol the Xyheter. RUSSIA AND GERMANY Reuter. He adds that Fin:and has been able t.o exposeReuter. - 180 words
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Article396 1939-12-20 2 .—Reuter Bittf Tiiess Against Uruguay Stockholm. December 19 The fate of the "Graf Spee” is a severe blow 7 lor Germany, says the Berlin correspondent of a local paper who declares that official quarters in the capital are very bitter regarding the refusal of the Uruguayan.—Reuter - 396 words
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Article14 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. London, 19 The death has occurred of Mr.s. Rudyard Kipling.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 14 words
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Article332 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. Rugby, Dec. 19. Two more fishing trawlers were bombed and machine-gunned by German planes. The Grimsby trawler, "Etruria,” was towed into a Scottish port in a pattered condition. th e bomb killing three of the crew and injuring one. The Aberdeen trawler. “Active” was sunk.—Reuter. - 332 words
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Article177 1939-12-20 2 I. —Reuter. Remarkable Recovery From First War Shock London, December 19 The November returns of overseas trade issued by the Board of Trade show a remarkable recovery from the first shock of war conditions. Imports registered an increase of over £22.000.000 on the previous month andI.—Reuter. - 177 words
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136 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. Sequel To Abstention From Voting Calcutta, December 19 Mr. Nalini Ranjan Sarkar. Finan, Minister in the Bengal Government, he-, resigned after abstaining from the vote on the resolution passed by the Bengal Legislative Assembley assuring full cooperation in the prosecution of the war. The’—Reuter. - 136 words
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38 1939-12-20 2 —Reuter. Thirteen survivors of the Norwei steamer, “Glitrefjell,” 1568 tons. v. i landed at a Scottish port. The cap and four seamen lost their lives, is believed that the vessel was doed—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Advertisement268 1939-12-20 2 SHE LOST WEIGHT EACH WEEK The Ideal Way To Reduce A woman writes to tell how she is reducing excess fat —and her way seems to be the ideal way. “I am 49 years old, 5 ft. 5% ins. in height, and was 13st. 8 lbs. when I started taking268 words
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Article321 1939-12-20 3 Germany Sounds The \X arlding Note QENPiRAL Keitel, Chief of the German General Staff, has issued a decree imposing the death penalty under military law for: (1) Attempting to undermine the soldiers’ morale; (2) Desertion; (3) Looting. In the case of less serious attempts to undermine321 words
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Article84 1939-12-20 3 New York. German interests are trying to sell up the 80 Geman ships now bottled up in South and Central American ports by the British Navy, it is understood in New York shipping circles. Several neutral South American .nations have been approached. Arnone the vessels are84 words
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487 1939-12-20 3 ‘Rroke Diplomatic Rules 9 Glasgow. yv HILE Dr. Werner Gre for was German Consul in Glasgow he “snecialised in obtaining information on commercial and industrial projects,” and contravened diplomatic rules by running propaganda classes, Lord Provost Dollan revealed the other day. The Lord Provost487 words
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Article137 1939-12-20 3 Pa ris. A N estimate that the blockade is depriving Germany of 52 per cent, of her necessary imports has been made by M. Georges Pernot, French Minister of Blockade. “In 1938 German imports from countries overseas re presented 32 per cent., or nearly one-third of137 words
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209 1939-12-20 3 AUSTRALIA FINDS—£5,700 Every Hour for War Sydney. AUSTRALIA is spending £5,707 an hour on defence and war-time preparations. This is a sharp rise on the £2,246 an hour which she was spending at the end of June, 1915, ten months after the outbreak of the last war. War-time expenditure has209 words
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152 1939-12-20 3 Stanhope, (County Durham.) Names and addresses written on gas-mask cases identified a young couple found dead in a car on a lonely Weardale road. They were pretty, 18-year-old Kathleen Whitfield, and her sweetheart, Arthur Edward Gowling, aged 23, both of Darlington. It is believed152 words
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Article94 1939-12-20 3 When Lieutenant John Rumney Robins, of the Fleet Air Arm, applied at Rochester for the restoration of bis driving licence, his solicitor. Mr. V. M. Mackey, said he was engaged in hunting U-boats. “His billet is some miles from his aerodrome,” said Mr. Mackey,94 words
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354 1939-12-20 3 Missionaries Sent To Stir Up Natives COLONEL DENEYS REITZ, Minister for Native Affairs in South Africa, revealed in London how widespread were the Nazi plots which have been discovered and checked in South Africa. The Nazis planned to sabotage industry, persuade the natives to354 words
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Advertisement87 1939-12-20 3 “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 The Comptroller of Customs, at a meeting of the Legislative Council held in Singapore on Monday, 11th December. I DRINK TIGER BEER AND87 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous35 1939-12-20 3 NEWS WITH A SMILE By T» H* JPa/mer Champion boxers have joined the Forces as physical training instructors. r I think, gentlemen, we may safely assume that you are now familiar with the right hook.”35 words
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Miscellaneous34 1939-12-20 3 i V, 1 I ft (Q K /V X-T--/ 1 J I T\ n i Si RIBBENTROP: t( lt was all very well for Schuschnigg and Benes, but this is beyond a joke! ,f34 words
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766 1939-12-20 4 How Lord Gort Earned Nickname Of “The Tiger’ SOME men are born soldiers, some are made. Lord Gort belongs to bo th classes. He is a descendan of that Maurice, Lord of Prendergast, who fought with Strongbow in Ireland in 1169, and was described by766 words
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Article278 1939-12-20 4 Workers Demand Higher Wages Scrcmban. About 2,000 weeders and tappers have yone on strike on l.adang Geddes, the n,ooot acres estate owned by Dunlop Plantations at Dahau, near Scrcmban. It is reported that they arc demanding higher wages. J hey are getting 6$ cents and the278 words
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275 1939-12-20 4 Kuala Lumpur. Four Chinese and a boy, aged 15. who were arrested when a room in Sultan Street, Kuala Lumpur, was raided by detectives recently, were charged in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Saturday morning before Mr. R. C. Redman, the275 words
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Article192 1939-12-20 4 Unlawful Assembly Charge c Singapore. As a sequel to a raid carried out by Inspectors Ripiey and Ahmad, of the Beach Road Police Station, and a poss-" 1 of ten detectives and ten policemen between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday,192 words
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284 1939-12-20 4 Profiteering Not To Be Permitted Kuala Lumpur “The control of prices of mot, t vehicle components is being k, to an irreducible minimum, bi unless dealers and distributors frain from holding on to st' r. or charging excessive prices, tt may be necessary to284 words
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Article577 1939-12-20 4 News In Malay ka.pa!2 terbang laut yang tengah berlaboh. Semua-nya kapal2 terbang kita itu telah balek dengan selamat. Sa-buah kapal terbang British telah menyelamatkan nyawa empat orang ahli terbang Jerman yang kapal-nya telah jatoh di-Laut Utara, ia-itu di-beri-nya isharat kapada sa-buah kapal Norway suroh pergi ka-tempat itu577 words
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Advertisement449 1939-12-20 4 g you find I for Catarrh of W the Digestive JMKE. Organs? h soothing, lubricating, antifermenta- invaiuable in the live effects throughout the entire Angie intestinal digestive tract. That is why it is so treat of^gastn^ mtc.tinal valuable in all affections of i est on nervous dyspepsia, chronic stomach and449 words
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Miscellaneous22 1939-12-20 4 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 5.34 a.m, 12.15 a.m. 8.05 p.m. 12.25 p.m. TOMORROW 7.55 a.m. 2.07 a.m. 9.04 p.m. 1.45 p.m.22 words
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493 1939-12-20 5 Jewellery Worth About $570 CASE AGAINST TAMIL POSTPONED An alleged theft of jewellery which had been adorning an image in the Waterfall Road Hindu Temple was recalled in the Penang Middle Court yesterday when a Tamil named Govinda Raj appeared before Mr. Lim Koon Teck493 words
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Article283 1939-12-20 5 Induction Service Today Today, the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Penang, welcomes a new minister, the Rev. R. M. Greer. 8.D., .if Glasgow, Scotland, who along with Mrs. Greer arrived last week to take up the work among the Presbyterian community in succession to the Rev. R.283 words
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Article374 1939-12-20 5 Num Books At Penang Library The Penang Library has received the following new books: Abduction, by Thomas Burke. Australian Journey, by Paul McQuire. The Back Garden of Allah, by Major C. S. Jarvis. Blackberry Winter, by Evelyn Hanna. The Blind Road, by Forepoint Severn. The Bridge374 words
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Article355 1939-12-20 5 Large Attendance At Funeral Tapah. Her many friends and relatives will regret to hear the news of the death cf Miss Anthony Maria Catherine, aged 20 which look place at her residence No. 34, Tapah Hospital Quarters. She passed i away peacefully at the early355 words
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Article193 1939-12-20 5 Local Arrangements For Celebrations It was decided, at the preliminary meetings held, at the Penang Muslim Merchants Society at 1, Transfer Road Penang, with Mr. E. P. Mohamed Nooruddin in the chair, that a public meeting be held on December 22 at 5 p.m. as desired by193 words
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Article103 1939-12-20 5 New Chairman Presides Taiping. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Larut and Matang Sanitary Board was held yesterday when the new Chairman, Mr. C. R. Forsythe who succeeds Mr. G. W Webb who has gone to Singapore, presided. Others present were Dr. Irving, Messrs. J. H. West,103 words
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Article81 1939-12-20 5 False Representations Charge Alleged to have made a false representation to the Immigration Officer for the purpose of procuring a certificate of admission into the Settlement eight Chinese were produced in the Middle Court yesterday. The charge was explained to the accused named Teng Heng, Yong81 words
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Article125 1939-12-20 5 Tamil In N egligent Driving Case Pleading guilty to two charges or causing hurt to two passengers travelling in his car by a negligent act, the driver’ of a local car Govindasamy, was fined $25 on each charge while his licence was also endorsed by125 words
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Article307 1939-12-20 5 All Chinese Films At The Cinemas I Never in the history of Penang have all the leading cinema halls —the Queen’s, Majestic, Royal and Windsor Theatres—been known to screen Chinese talkies all at the same time. Cinema fans who only favour British or American films may have307 words
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Article71 1939-12-20 5 French Consul-General Bestman Singapore, December 19 The marriage took place today at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, of Mr. Justice Richard Joseph Manning to Miss Margaret Asher Wilson. The bride was given away by her brother. G. C. Gordon Wilson. She had Aladame Pingaud as71 words
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Article477 1939-12-20 5 Social Personal Miss Tung Hung Ghee of Selema is spending a few days’ vacation in Pe- nang. Miss Tung, who is a student of Raffles College, arrived here by the mail train yesterday evening. Major E. J. Soper, Chief Accountant’s Department, F.M.S. Railways, has returned leave. The Hon. the British477 words
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Advertisement216 1939-12-20 5 9k J A victim oi pyorrhoea Her beautiful white teeth have gone tor ever. Don’t risk losing your teeth. Start using Genozo Brand Tooth Paste now. Genozo strengthens the gums, makes them immune to infections. Its flavour is pleasantly refreshing. There is no soap, grit or harmful bleaching agent in216 words
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Advertisement117 1939-12-20 5 SHAW BROS. CONTINUE THEIR MARCH OF PROGRESS! Latest Penang Presentation THE “NFW WORLD” MODERN, BEAUTIFUL, LUXURIOUS, TRULY THE ARISTOCRAT OF A.MUSEi MENT PARKS. Opening Next Week. I WHEN YOU ARE FEEDING BABY f It’s after the birth of a baby that the mother needs careful attention most Her strength has117 words
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Miscellaneous189 1939-12-20 5 MAJESTIC LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 <3 l-.M. MATINEE 15, 30 rM CENTS DOWNSTAIR.,) The Most Costly Chinese Picture Ever Produced Miss Violet Koo In her finest portrayal of “EMPRESS WU”—China’s only Woman Ruler “EMPRESS WII CH EH TIEN” FUEL ENGLISH TITLES. TWO YEARS TO MAKE CAST OF189 words
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Miscellaneous116 1939-12-20 5 QUEEN’S LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY 3, 6.30 and 0.30 p.m. 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—‘ »A 1 20, 40 AND 60 CENTS. Opening Tomorrow TWO BIG STARS IRENE DUNNE—CHARLES BOYER116 words
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Article467 1939-12-20 6 ILTR- D. G. Osborne-Jones in his broadcast talk from the B. M. B. C. on Monday night called Mr. Winston Churchill the greatest living English Parliamentarian of our time. It is a matter of opinion, of course, but there is no doubt that it is Mr. Winston467 words
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Article52 1939-12-20 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 9.39 p.m. ROYAL THEATRE “Mother’s Secrets” (Chinese talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “Hoong Fatt Lui” (Cantonese talkie) 6.30 and52 words
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Article604 1939-12-20 6 Wednesday, Dec. 20. WTTH the scuttling of the “Graf Spee” still being discussed everywhere, there now comes the report of the sinking of a 23,000-ton Soviet battleship “Oktiabraskaya Revolutia.” The credit this time goes to the brave Finns who succeeded in firing a terrific604 words
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Article517 1939-12-20 6 Approach Christmas you know that Christmas is less than a week ahead? I did not realise how near it was until yesterday morning when I i cceived a seasonal greeting from the Chinese Swimming Club, that friendly little spot whose hospitality I had occasion recently to acknowledge.517 words
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Advertisement244 1939-12-20 6 B/ Appointment V icf MV 1' s &>‘4 TOWfe, nW- "ilßlk A\ v®^ v SHEW SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE KUALA LUM t UR PENANG IFOIL ANNOUNCING Follow-on Trufood fceri- (O tow SO tv y; The much of science brings many blessings*. Until now, weaning244 words
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Advertisement33 1939-12-20 6 x^ v I 1 I f i I .A iffiiW WbiteLobei W WQOSY w. 5 Sole Agents for j I Penang. Perak Kedah i Henrv Vi augli Co. Ltd. I PENANG IPOH) I33 words
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Obituary165 1939-12-20 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES AC KN OWLEDGMEN TS Mr. Ong Keng Huat and family beg to thunk all those friends and relatives who attended the funeral of his wife last Sunday, those who sent wreaths, scrolls, banners, ’utters and telegrams of condolence, roasted pigs, those who provided musical parties, and also those165 words
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Article294 1939-12-20 7 To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette” Sir, With regard to Mr. Attlee’s statement which you published in your yesterday s issue under the heading Need for Social Justice”, this will only turn out to be nothing but a pious wish which will never be realised.294 words
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Article283 1939-12-20 7 Accused Says He Was Tout For K.L. Man A well-dressed Chinese, Khoo Siew Leong was fined $2OO in default one month's rigorous imprisonment, when he pleaded guilty before Mr. Lun Koon Teck. the Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday afternoon, to a charge of bookmaking on November 29,283 words
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Article, Illustration78 1939-12-20 7 N ineteen-y ear-old film star, Nova Pilbeam and Mr. Penrose 'lennyson, photographed after their wedding at Caxton Hall recently. A delay at the beginning of the ceremony resulted in two guests having to leave before the end—one to book tickets for78 words
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456 1939-12-20 7 RAR COMMITTEE’S AI ’PLIC ATI (>N FOLLt )WING INQUIRY INTO ALLEGATIONS Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 19. A N application was made by the F.M.S. Bar Committee before the Chief Justice, Mr. K. E. Poyser and Mr. Justice Gordon Smith in the Supreme Court today for456 words
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Article40 1939-12-20 7 Singapore, Dec. 19 The 1,500 saw-mill workers who as a protest against the arrest of their fellow workers for an incident during the strike, absented themselves from work yesterday, returned to the mills to-day.40 words
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103 1939-12-20 7 For Christmas and New Year the following late trains will be on Penang Hill for the convenience of the public as follows: From From Lower Upper Station Station Sunday, Dec. 24 11 00 p.m. 10.45 p.m. 12 Midnight 11.45 p.m. 12.45 a.m. 12.30 a.m103 words
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Article95 1939-12-20 7 European school children of Penang are organising an attractive Garden Fair on Friday afternoon at No. 3, Lim Mali Chye Road (opposite Western Road Club House), in aid of the Poor British Evacuee children. There will be fun and entertainment for old and young and a comprehensive display95 words
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Article163 1939-12-20 7 CONTRAVENED PORT REGULATIONS The third "taikong” to be fined for contravention of the Navigation Regulations regulating the movements of vessels within Penang Harbour was Tan Chai Heong of junk No. P 239. who pleaded guilty before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, Penang this morning, when charged with163 words
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Article95 1939-12-20 7 Mr. Chung Ah Ming, of Ipoh who has arranged the first Golf match between the Perak and Penang Turf Club Golf Clubs has already arrived in Penang and was at the racecourse this morning to watch the training work. The match between the two Turf95 words
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Article101 1939-12-20 7 Alleged Theft At Rawang Escorts from Rawang, a suburb o Selangor, arrived this morning to tak custody' of Marlmuttu and a small bo who it was alleged, committed house breaking and theft within the jurisdi tion of Rawang. Sinnasamy, the identifier, gave ev: dence before Mr.101 words
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Article159 1939-12-20 7 HUTTON LANE CRASH A car and a motor cycle collided at the junction of Transfer Road and Hutton Lane at about 12.45 this afternoon. The motor cyclist, a Chinese, was thrown off his mount, but escaped with slight injuries—a fracture of his finger and159 words
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Article128 1939-12-20 7 Dinner And Dance To Be Held The Hu Yew Seah will be celebrating their Silver Jubilee on an elaborate scale on Sunday, Dec. 24, when there will be a Dinner and Dance. The opening of the new Hu Yew Seah Girls' School Building and Exhibition128 words
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Article102 1939-12-20 7 The following goods have been despatched to England from the Red Cross Depot. Chartered Bank Chambers. Penang 144 pillow cases, 60 small size surgeon’s masks 48 medium surgeon’s masks, 47 large-size surgeon’s masks, 78 hankerchiefs. 144 bandages. 24 Flannelette many-tailed abdominal bandages, 2 packets of Calico102 words
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Article376 1939-12-20 7 Tried To Save Bale Of Rubber How a Chinese lost his life while attempting to save a bundle of rubber from falling into the sea at the quayside of the Swettenham Pier behind Godown No. 1, occupied by Messrs. Harper Gilfillan Co., Ltd., on Dec. 11376 words
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Advertisement19 1939-12-20 7 ENGINEERS p HON E ////rr 'W 7,'ffl Will I \l^V e an 22 CROSS ST- JIS. £&f 50, SINGAPORE-19 words
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Advertisement197 1939-12-20 7 JCtnas 3are AT PRITCHARD’S GIFTS FOR ALL SHOPPING HOURS HIRING XM4S (PEEK 8.30 to 6 P.M. SATURDAY 8.30 7 P.M. PRITCHARD Co., Ltd., PENANG and IPOH. I I I Everyone appreciates good SILVER WAR 12 for XMAS CONDIMENT SETS TOAST RACKS BUTTER DISHES SERVIETTE RINGS TEA SETS SALVERS BRUSH SETS197 words
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Article285 1939-12-20 8 Contributions From T.A. Chinese Following is the list of contributions from the Chinese section of Teluk Anson branch: Amount previously acknowledged $66,878.40 Mrs. Wee Choy $500.00 Mr. Au Chong Mun 100.00 Mrs. Au Chong Mun 50.00 Mrs. Lim Ewe Cheng 100.00 Mr. Tan Ah Hoe 50.00 Kin285 words
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Article214 1939-12-20 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Ampat 6 6, Austral Amal. 7 6 Ayer Hitani 24 6 25/6 Ayer Weng 90 Bangrin 24 6 25/e Batu Selangor I-? 5 I.Boex Berjuntai 14 /6 12/6 Hitam 4^ 2 Hong Fatt l- 20 125 Idris 7 6 8 Ipoh 25 7 28|Z214 words
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Article240 1939-12-20 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyeis SeUex* Ampats 5/ 6 A. Amalgamated 6/7i Bangrins 24/ 6 Hong Faits J Hitams Jelebus Johans 38/ Jelapangs 37/ 38 Kamras 2/3 “L* Kundangs 13 9 J K. Kampars 1 4 9 K. Lanjuts 24 9 25/8 Kepongs 1 7 1 8 I 8 Kuchais240 words
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Article300 1939-12-20 8 SOON TH FAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buvers Seder. Ampat 5 6 6/ A. Amalg. 6 9 7/3 A. Hitam 25/ 26/ Bangrins 24/6 25'6 B. Selangor's 1.72 1.75 ex Hong Fatts 1.20 1.24 Jelebus 1.12} 1.174 Johans 33 35 Kamras 2/ 2/3 Kamuntings 13/6 14/3 K. Lanjuts 25/ 25/9 Katus300 words
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Article227 1939-12-20 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Se. rs Ampat 5/6 Austral Amal. 7/ Ayer Weng 90 9Batu Selangor 1.70 I.7r>f. Hong Fatt 1.19 Johan 33 Jelebu 1.10 K. tfamunting 9/ K. Lanjut 25/ Katu 24/6 25 x Killinghall 18/6 19 5 Kramat 12/9 Kuala Kampar 15/ Kuchai Ord 1.75 1227 words
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Article265 1939-12-20 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller Allenbys 1.52} 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.47} 155 Bassetts 55 60 Batu Lintangs 1.22} 1.274 Bentas 1.15 120 Borellis 1.47} 155 Brogas 77} 80 Indragiris 1.55 1.62}c Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.65 2.70 Lunas 1.85 1 95c Malaka Pindas 1.55 1.624 c Mentakabs265 words
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Article337 1939-12-20 8 Cigarettes For Soldiers At The Front The Hon. Corresponding Secretary of the Overseas League, Penang Branch, gratefully acknowledges the following sums, collected chiefly in coppers, in Overseas League Money Boxes. Editorial Staff Straits Echo and Pinang Gazette 813.50, Messrs. J. F. Arthur .89, S. V. Adams337 words
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Article37 1939-12-20 8 Reuter. Music Director Oi 8.8. C. London. Dei The death has occurred of Mr E. Fogg, Music Director of the Service, 8.8. C., who fell from the pl of the Waterloo Underground SReuter. - 37 words
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Advertisement943 1939-12-20 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, THE MERCANTILE LTD BANK OF INDIA, LTD. '’lncorporated in England) f/soorporated 4» BritUA India/ Capital Authorised £3,000 000 Capital Subscribed £1.800,000 Reserve fund and Rest £1.252,770 Capital Paid Up £1,050,000 Head Office board of directors U Un?ed India Buildings sir Charles Alexander Innes ijiu.cu iiiuid K.C.S.I..943 words
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Article729 1939-12-20 9 (TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19) INLAND GREETINGS TELEGRAMS Inland Greetings Telegrams at a fixed rate of 25 cents may be sent from any Postal Telegraph Office in the Malayan Telegraph System for delivery within that system. These telegrams may be sent whenever desired by the public. An Inland Greeting Telegram729 words
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1916 1939-12-20 9 Tire Shortage Not Due To Buffer Pool Or Restriction Says Chairman 4<.T had hoped that in this time of National Emergency x those intimately connected with the tin industry might have been prepared to sink their differences in relation to Tin cotnrol and the pros1,916 words
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Advertisement442 1939-12-20 9 ■i dk Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day? W I never overlook it MACLEANS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE Sales Representative A. T. Gillespie, P.O. Box 217, Singapore. If you use a solid dentifrice, tty MACLEANS SOLID PEROXIDE DENTIFRICE WvL IIFETJ M E° WB 3x£d/u/iio'djch t— the pen which writes with velvety442 words
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Miscellaneous877 1939-12-20 9 RADIO TO-DAY B. B. C. TRANSMISSION—FIVE. i From 6.40 9.35 a.m. GrSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) GSC 958 Mc/s (31.32 m.) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 m.) GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) IRANSMISSION—SIX. From 10.00 11.50 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) 1 GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 mJ) GSB 9.51 Mc/s877 words
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267 1939-12-20 10 —Reuter. London Dec. 19. The Canadian Expeditionary Force was enthusiastically welcomed when it streamed ashore in thousands on Sunday from great liners guarded by a formidable naval squadron while aeroplanes patrolled overhead guarding against a surprise raid. The troops represented every part of Canada—Reuter. - 267 words
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Article37 1939-12-20 10 .—Reuter. Boxer Arrested In Toronto New York, Dec. 19 The boxer, Ernie Haas, has been arrested at Toronto in connection with the murder of Herr Engelberg, Secretary to the German Consulate-General at New York. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article517 1939-12-20 10 Defenders’ Position Dangerous On Petsamo Front Copenhagen, Dec. 19 Pushing across Central Finland in an attempt to cut the country in two, the Russians are reported to have been successful at Salla, just north of the “wasp waist” in their drive against Kemijaervi, some.—Reuter. - 517 words
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Article, Illustration21 1939-12-20 10 Reuter. A message from The Hague says Queen Wilhelmina is broadcasting to her people today Reuter.Reuter. - 21 words
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Article83 1939-12-20 10 —Reuter. Munition Dumps And Offices Set Afire Chungking, Dec. 19 Chinese troops entered Kaifeng, the capital of Honan, on Sunday morning, following a surprise attack the previous night, according to a Chinese dispatch which claims that many fires were started in the city when Japanese munition.—Reuter. - 83 words
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51 1939-12-20 10 —Reuter. New York, Dec. 19. According to the “Miami Herald,” British destroyers are waiting off Florida to intercept the crack (i erm an, liner. “Columbus,” 32,000 tons, which sailed on Thurs= day from Vera Cruz for an u n k n o w n—Reuter. - 51 words
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87 1939-12-20 10 —Reuer. London, December 19. The King paid a surprise visit to the Naval Command at Plymouth yesterday. He spent many hours inspecting naval establishment and barracks and the hospital and talked with scores of officers, petty officers and men including those of minesweeping and—Reuer. - 87 words
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685 1939-12-20 10 Offi< ‘crs W ould Have Preferred To Sail Out And Fight Buenos Aires, Dec. 19 ILe boieign Minister, Senor Cantilo, has decided to intern the 1,039 officers and men of the "Graf Spee’ who arrived yesterday morning on board trawlers. It—Reuter. - 685 words
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Advertisement286 1939-12-20 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. Qeean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 515 L BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of Oates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERNAUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE286 words
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Advertisement252 1939-12-20 10 P.&O.S.N. COMPANY Mail Passenger And Cargo Services. Penang Kingdom i Details on application. Penang Far East Passengers are requested to registe their requirements but j,. r present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted. A regular service is maintained be ween Singapore, Port Sv ham, Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S “BULAN”.252 words
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Article1219 1939-12-20 11 ustralian Amateur hampion For Fourth Year Robert Marshall, of Western Australia, the holder of the pne Amateur title, has won the Australian amateur billiards ampionship for the fourth successive year, at Sydney. In e final he beat W. Matthews, of South Australia, -bv 3 072 oints1,219 words
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Article362 1939-12-20 11 The Medical Department of Ceylon, hat island in the Indian Ocean that is so picturesque, that has been recently so cruelly ravaged by malarie, is doing everything in its power to prevent the return of this scourge; to this nd it has fitted out a362 words
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Article, Illustration94 1939-12-20 11 Sydney, Best bowling performance in the sixth round of Sydney first-grade cricket was turned in by W. J. O’Reilly, the Australian Test player. He took six wickets for nine runs for St. George against University. New Zealand Tour Off Wellington. The New Zealand Cricket Council94 words
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Article210 1939-12-20 11 EXPERIENCE FOR I CANADIANS Montreal. this summer had their first glimpse of cricket as played by the fairer sex—and liked it. There was as much interest taken in the visit of a number of English schoolgirls as in the tour of a strong team lof boys drawn from210 words
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Article121 1939-12-20 11 1,438 Miles In Seven Davs Melbourne. December 1. An amazing feat of endurance was performed here when Mrs. Valda Unthank completed seven days and sev* n nights of continuous cycling to establish a new women’s record of 1,438 miles. Ihe orevious record was 1.107 miles, made by121 words
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Article, Illustration48 1939-12-20 11 19 Horses Fetch £40.000 London. The Aga Khan’s nineteen yearlings sold at Newmarket recently fetched £40,000. This is the most important dispersal from a leading stud for many years. Prices were considered satisfactory though in more normal times they would have been doubled.48 words
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Article34 1939-12-20 11 On Saturday, at 5 p.m. at the Chin Woo court, the Penang Chin Woo lost to the A.C.S. Union in the final game in a friendly badminton match.34 words
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Article81 1939-12-20 11 Last Rugger Match. Of Season As the proposed Singapore tour of the Northern State has been cancelled, it han been arranged that a match between Scotland and the Rest be played on the Ipoh Padang on Saturday next, December 23. It is hoped that a good81 words
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Article124 1939-12-20 11 C.R.C. vs P.R.C. On the Esplanade today at 5.15 pm, sharp. C.R.C. Ladies —Miss Chin Siew Keow; Mrs. Teoh Chooi Hor and Miss Leong Nam Lam; Mrs. C. O. Lim, Miss Cecila Chan and Miss Leong Mau Yeong; Miss Lim Beng Sean, Miss Gladys Lim, Miss Heah Beng124 words
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Advertisement165 1939-12-20 11 1938 ACHIEVE MEN T5...N9 5 SMI TAKE ENO REGULARLY i Eno’s “Fruit Salt,” the famous household all poisons—the cause of lack of vitalityremedy for digestive ailments and disorders tones up the liver and, being alkaline, corrects of the stomach, acts gently and naturally. acidity. regulates the system and helps the165 words
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628 1939-12-20 12 FEW OIISIAHOX HORSES EXERCISED TOYMAN A LIKELY WINNER ON FIRST DAY TURLEY’S horses have arrived for the Penang meeting, but only some were worked o:i the Exercise Ring this morning, and of the other outstation candidates, although Logue s string is already here,628 words
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Article79 1939-12-20 12 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. TIN: Penang $129.25 Business done 103 tons Singapore SI 29.25 RUBBER: Penang Spot 39 jc Singapore Spot COPRA: Sundried 54.53 nom Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.25 nom Fair Seed $6.00 sel’e"s RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 Rangoon Parboiled79 words
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Article252 1939-12-20 12 WEIGHTS FOR SIX RACES The following are the weights for six races for the third day of the Penang Races: PONIES, CLASS 1, DIV. 2—5 >/2 FURLONGS QUISaNA 9 04 LADY WARRIOR 8.13 PYMBLE 8.13 DANCING FOAM 8.13 SHEILA II 8.07 PHARIOL 8.06 LISHEEN 8.01252 words
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816 1939-12-20 12 Rugby, Dec. 20. TN connection with Sir Kingsley Wood’s estimate that 1 the Empire training scheme would put British air superiority beyond challenge, informed air circles here give interesting facts comparing the relative efficiency between the British and German Air borces. It is pointed out-8.0. W. - 816 words
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Advertisement32 1939-12-20 12 JwBWOAfKk 11 motor iSI l-r, <V_ J If SI V Jr C'VWpiz «Wife l iiiit? z REDUCES ENGINE WEAR REMOVES CARBON DEPOSIT ri?VArrfi)ss7 <£ ®©lSh bu iU i rJAi H W.r.B. 22 P.32 words
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Advertisement99 1939-12-20 12 L W-* JgL THE SALOON: THE LATEST FORD PRODUCT Ford Motor Company Limited, Dagenham, England, has produced a a much improved 8 h.p. car for 1940. The picture illustrates the Single Entrance Saloon, the only model produced, and shows the graceful “large car, lines and spacious body works. There is99 words
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Advertisement442 1939-12-20 12 (Head Office) 216 Penane 1 Phone 1477 1473 Telegrams: “Gazt xtp n- 2 t Dana Rates of Subscription for V and Sunday Gaz» t PINANG GAZI H Local s s Delivery p Monthly $2.50 A Quarterly 7.50 Half-Yearly 15.00 12.00 Yearly 30.C0 SUNDAY GAZ) ~!<X Local s <v Delivery p442 words
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