Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 December 1939
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Title Section22 1939-12-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION FSTAR. 18X1 PUBLISHED IHJI.V No. 311. Vol. XCVII. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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139 1939-12-21 1 Collision Averted By Only A Few Feet —Reuter. INCIDENT IN DENSE FOG Slight Damage To Superstructure London, December 21. A British troopship's recent escape from a disastrous collision by a few feet was disclosed last night, A second ship, also British, which was outward bound. ha*’—Reuter. - 139 words
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434 1939-12-21 1 Buenos Aires, Dec. 21. Captain Langsdorff will be buried with naval honours today. lie was last seen alive by reporters on Tuesday when he told them: “There is no story tonight but probably there will be a big'one for you tomorrow.”.—Reuter. - 434 words
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Article78 1939-12-21 1 Reuter. Suit Filed Against German F reight er Miami, Dec. 20. The Imperial Sugar Galveston has filed asm freightel nent against the Germa Arauca” which put into Port hides, Florida, yesterday afte pursued by a British man The company claims < Ham burg tons of sugar abtReuter. - 78 words
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Article149 1939-12-21 1 E.O.W. London, Dec. 21. It is officially announced that an unidentified aircraft appeared for a short time over Eastern counties yesterday evening. Searchlights were exposed and fighters sent up to investigate but no contact was made, no anti-aircraft guns went in action and no air raidE.O.W. - 149 words
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Article97 1939-12-21 1 —Reuter. Sinking Seen By Promenaders London, Dec. 21. The Swedish steamer “Mars” struck a mine and sank off the North-east coast yesterday. Six survivors have been landed and seven are believed lost. The steamer sank within a few minutes in full view of people on the—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article263 1939-12-21 1 .—8.0. W German Blockade Cla’m Belied Rugby, Dec. 20 i The remarkable recovery in Britain's xport, trrde revealed in the Board of 'Trade export figures Is :r. "ted with satisfaction be the whig. c. siders the figures against the German claim to have blockaded the.—8.0. W - 263 words
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Article86 1939-12-21 1 Reunion With Parents After Several Months Rugby, Dec. 20. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret returned to London today from Scotland and will spend Christmas in the country with the King and Queen. The Princesses travelled during the night from Scotland where they had been since before86 words
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Article94 1939-12-21 1 —8.0. W. Supply Mi Ulster’s Statement The Minister of Supply in a speech yesterday said that between Sept. 3 and Dec. 12, the Ministry of Supply had placed order s amouting to £225,000,000. This worked out at two arid a quarter '"billions per day. The amount included—8.0. W. - 94 words
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Article87 1939-12-21 1 REUTER. HITLER ALSO TAKES A HOLIDAY RUGBY, DEC. 21. ABOUT 6(H) MEN OF THE RAP., THE FIRST TO COME HOME ON CHRISTMAS I.EAVE, ARRIVED IN LONDON BY SPECIAL TRAIN TONIGHT. THEY WERE ALL SMILING AND HAPPY AND MANY WORE SPRIGS OF MISTLETOE. RINGS MADEREUTER. - 87 words
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Article426 1939-12-21 1 Therellus Been l\o Attack Because,,, —Reuter. Rugby, Dec. 21. Lord Chatfield, Minister for the Coordination of Defence, broadcasting last night, said that the reason Germany had not launched either a land attack against the Allied forces or a vast air assault on Britain was because she had”—Reuter. - 426 words
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Article132 1939-12-21 1 Reuter. 20 PLANES SHOT DOWN Helsinki, Dec. 21. i A communique states that in the Karelian Isthmus, the Russians attacked violently yesterday supported by hundreds of tanks. All attacks were repulsed and 20 tanks captured. The Russian losses were considerable on the Eastern front. The Finns, advancingReuter. - 132 words
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Article110 1939-12-21 1 BOW Toronto Citizen Semis $150.000 Cheque Rugby, Dec. 21. A munificent gift, by a citizen of Toronto has enabled Canada to meet the cost of its first war hospital erected in Buckinghamshire. Hearing that $150,000 would provide the entire cost of this, a private citizen whoBOW - 110 words
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Article22 1939-12-21 1 i.— Reuter. Paris, Dec. 20. Tonight’s communique states that there was no event of importance during the day.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article127 1939-12-21 1 .—Reuter. Special Lights For Black-out London, Dec. 20. A brighter London was instituted tonight by the introduction of street lights specially designed to relieve the black-out without defeating its purpose. Faint points of light in lamp standaids gave a glimmer the effect of which is aptly described.—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article272 1939-12-21 1 l— 8.0. W., Demonstration Of Empire Units i I I Rugby, Dectmber 20 i I The arrival of Canadian troops in Britain is the occasion for warm tributes in the press to the enthusiasm which the Dominion brings to the Allied cause and of the closel— 8.0. W., - 272 words
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Advertisement18 1939-12-21 1 u, w I < X» £for youg —JE reta for North Malaya <t PenangORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh.18 words
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Advertisement21 1939-12-21 1 LOOKTy. pnTS'» wgj. I IBESTf I c,89? f I Agents for North Malaya <k Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh.21 words
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550 1939-12-21 2 Found Shot At Buenos Aires Arsenal LETTER LEFT BEHIND Decision To Share Fate Oi Ship New York, Dec. 20. 'T’HE German Embassy at Buenos Aires announced 1 that Captaiil Langsdorff, Commander of the “Graf Spee” committed suicide. He shot himself dead with a revolver at-Reuter. - 550 words
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Article35 1939-12-21 2 According to a Reuters message from 11 ollywood the wrestler, Bob Gregory, states that he intends to divorce his wife, the former Valerie Brooke, daughter of the Rajah of Sarawak.35 words
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Article324 1939-12-21 2 8.0. W. No Seizure By Contraband Control Yet London, Dec. 20 Reuter learns from official sources that the contraband control has not yet physically unloaded any exports of German origin although a number of cargoes have been allowed to proceed only under the terms of the so-called "black8.0. W. - 324 words
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Article93 1939-12-21 2 ’—Reuter. British Flying-Boat Forced Down Berbn. December 20 An air battle in which a Heinkel aircraft is said to have forced down a British flying boat is described in a semiofficial statement in a High Command communique issued here. According to this statement, the Heinkel succeeded in’—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article65 1939-12-21 2 .—Reuter. French Navy Chief On Visit To England London, Dec. 20 Admiral Darlan, Commander-in-Chief of the French Navy, has arrived in England to hold conversatons with Mr. Winston Churchill. Admiral Darlan crossed the Channel in a French destroyer and was received at Portsmouth by Admiral Sir William James..—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article62 1939-12-21 2 Reuter. Collector And Expert On Eastern Art London, Dec. 20. The death has occurred of Mr. George Eumorfopoulos, the well-known collector and expert on Eastern art. The greater part of his collection which is celebrated throughout the world, and is probably the most extensive of its kind,Reuter. - 62 words
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Article28 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. London, Dec. 20. The death has occurred of Admiral Archibald Stoddart, second in command to Admiral Sturdee at the Battle of| Falkland Islands’in 1914.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article, Illustration82 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. Berne, December 20 Mgr. Orsenigo, Papal Nuncio to Berlin, had a long conversation with Herr von Ribbentrop at the Wilhelmstras.se. According to the Berlin correspondent of the Bale National Zeitung, the conversation concerned an appeal for peace by the Pope. The correspondent adds—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article129 1939-12-21 2 Reinforced By Volunteer Unit Rugby, Dec. 20. Britain's naval base in Trinidad has been strongly reinforced by the formation of a naval volunteer unit which is now working at full strength. The Trinidad Naval Volunteers, as the unit is called, was formed without, anv recruiting campaign,129 words
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Article58 1939-12-21 2 —F O W Big Increase In Revenue And Expenditure Rue by. Dec. 20. The Exchequer returns give the total ordinary revenue for the period April 1 to Dec. 16 as ,£516.946.150 as compared with £472.063.906 for the same period last year. The total ordinary expenditure for this period—F O W - 58 words
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Article37 1939-12-21 2 >. —Reuter. Documents Seized By Windhoek Police Windhoek. December 20 The police simultaneously raided a number of offices belonging to German organisations today, carried out an organised search and removed large quantities of documents.—Reuter.>.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article42 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. Firm At Close After Earlier Irregularity London, Dec. 20 The Stock Exchange closed quietly and firm after earlier irregularity induced by small profit-taking sales. Commodities. Cotton eased on general liquidation which disclosed the poor offtake. Wall street was irregular.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article20 1939-12-21 2 .—Reuter. Rome, December 20 Herr Himmler has arrived on his second visit within two months.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 20 words
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Article44 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. £60.000,000 To Be Spent Next Year Tokyo. December 20 Japan is estimated to spend about £60.000.000 on the Navy for the next fiscal year, according to the budgetary estimates published today. This represents an advance of £12,000.000 on the current year.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article26 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. Paris, Dec. 20. Over a hundred men accused of Communistic activities were arrested in Paris and Toulouse by Government order. —Reuter.'.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article23 1939-12-21 2 NO LONDON PAPERS ON DEC. 25 26 Reuter. London, Dec. 20. The London newspapers will not be published on December 25 and 26.Reuter. - 23 words
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108 1939-12-21 2 MUST WORK FOR DEFENCE OF COUNTRY —Reuter. The Hague, Dec. 20 Speaking from the Palace, the Queen broadcast a message to her people at home and abroad and appealed to all the defence services to persevere in their work in safeguarding the peace and—Reuter. - 108 words
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329 1939-12-21 2 Why The "Columbus" Was Scuttled Rugby, Dec. 20. The scuttling of Germany’s third largest liner was announced early this morning in an official Admir?.’, communique. The “Columbus,” 32,581 tons, is the eighteenth Nazi merchant ship scuttled. On the outbreak of war she took refugeReuter. - 329 words
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36 1939-12-21 2 Reuter. Peking, Dec. 20. According to a reliable source, a local German bank is advising German clients to get rid of their holdings in Swedish kronor as soon as possible.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article58 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. To Be Given Medal With Special Clasp London, December 20. The Air Ministry announces that the Ring has commanded that the General Service Medal with a clasp “Palestine” shall be granted to the forces employee within the geographical limtis of Palestine and Transjordan between April—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article100 1939-12-21 2 Reuter. Paris, Dec 20. The recent bitter and wintry weather on the Western Front has been succeeded by thaw and cold and sleety rain has been falling. These conditions hampered air opera, tions on the Front itself and favoured long distance flights. While BritishReuter. - 100 words
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Article287 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. Broadcast Speech By Sir Samuel Hoare London, December 20. Sir Samuel Hoare, broadcasting to the Empire at 3 p.m. said that if asked why the British Empire fought, he would not answer as a Minister: “The answer is not found in Downing Street nor—Reuter. - 287 words
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Article88 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. 250 Milliard Francs 1 o Be Spent In 1940 Paris, December 20. France expects to spend at least 2>v milliard francs on her military war bffi next year, it was revealed by the 1 nance Minister, M Rpynaud. in his report to the Chamber's Finance Commission—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article45 1939-12-21 2 —8.0. W. Rugby. Dec. It is learned that the R.A.F. s" > patrols were active over the G Fr'sian Islands during Monday night. I parols were merely engaged in rout flights—not raids —and it is underrtoo' that no bombs were dropped. BO w—8.0. W. - 45 words
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Article27 1939-12-21 2 —Reuter. Melbourne, Decembei -< Air-Vice-Marshal S. J. Goble. Chief of the Air Staff, has submitted resignation because of a “matter personal .principle.” —Reuter.’—Reuter. - 27 words
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Advertisement132 1939-12-21 2 [SPECIAL X’MAS BARGAINS’, AT CHIN CHIN COMPANY, 18, Beach Street. PENANG ’PHONE 1029. Y (I I buSw Wil rj /sZ* 1 I I I l( aW i- w X*MAfi CRACKERS j ALL SIZES CHEAP PRICES I X’MAS STOCKINGS VARIOUS SELECTIONS II AND REDUCED PRICES CHRISTMAS CARDS DIFFERENT KINDS. ALL PRICES.132 words
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278 1939-12-21 3 Fund To Buy The Press Copenhagen. A NAZI scheme to bribe or blackmail neutral newspapers and periodicals into printing pro-German and anti-Allied material has come to light in Copenhagen. An office has been taken in the Dagmar Hus, Denmark’s most up-to-date office building, by278 words
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Article133 1939-12-21 3 London POST OFFICE engineers are carrying out a continuous spy hunt. They work 24 hours a day at a chain of secret listening posts, cheeking and locating unidentified wireless transmissions. Modern methods make it possible to locate any unauthorised station, on whatever wavelength it may133 words
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1446 1939-12-21 3 The following striking article, expressing an American view of the situation in Europe, is quoted from the “New York Herald Tribune,” to which Miss Dorothy Thompson regularly contributes on world affairs. Her commentaries exercise a wide influence on feeling1,446 words
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Article408 1939-12-21 3 the face of heavy fire to drive off the enemy, who were at close quarters Picking up a rifle, he fired at pointblank range and killed one man. He held the tribesmen in check until the rest of his section had got Pte. Newton away. But408 words
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Article145 1939-12-21 3 New British 'Plane For R.A.F. London. The fastest training aircraft in the world, the British-made Miles “Master,” which has a top speed of 270 m.p.h., is in full production, and is being delivered in large numbers to the R.A.F. It is replacing the “Harvard” type, ordered145 words
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Article74 1939-12-21 3 Zurich. It is learned here that the German newspaper “Schwarze Korps” has been confiscated by the German military authorities owing to an article it had published regarding the effectiveness of the Allied blockade of Germany. The article is said to have caused some anxiety74 words
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Advertisement178 1939-12-21 3 APPOINTMENT TO S VM CATc MING GEO «Gt ATKINSONS Hiond Street ter Oh Ass' MIB IHK' Confident of her cnarm.. she uses f Atk insons Eau de Cologne No heat, no stifling weather, can disturb her poise. Her charm is certain refreshing and coo] as the tinkling of ice in178 words
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Miscellaneous74 1939-12-21 3 ’-W-A 7 p MH The FUEHRER: Make that shelV-burst look move real or I clon f t go oru Hitler has again postponed his visit to the Western F JffiWS WITH 4 SMILE By T. H, Palmer “Phosphorescent” policemen for London’s streets during the blackout is one of the many74 words
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709 1939-12-21 4 Indian Economist’s View HAD TO PAY PRICE OF WAR STRAIN LONG BEFORE HOSTILITIES THE opinion that if the Allies hold their own for the first three or four months, as is almost certain, there will be little doubt that Germany must be defeated was709 words
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Article352 1939-12-21 4 Letters Alleged To Have Been Secreted Singapore. How a trap was laid to account for the disappearance of postal articles was described in the district court yesterday by Mr. J. B. Stoddart, Assistant Controller of Posts, Singapore. Mr. Stoddart was giving evidence in a case in352 words
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Article143 1939-12-21 4 Mr. Ooi Kim Leng And Miss Saw Soo Lan Kuala Lumpur. The marriage was solemnized at 1697-8, Cochrane Road. Pudu. between Mr. Ooi Kim Leng, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ooi Khay Jin and Miss Saw Sco Lan. second daughter of Madam Kliuo Pek Ling and the143 words
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Article127 1939-12-21 4 Attendant Killed Driver Charged Klang. A fatal accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, when a lorry SL 6458 driven by Lee Kim Thye along old Kuala Lumpur road is alleged to have collided with a guide stone, swerved across the road, and landed in a big drain.127 words
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Article96 1939-12-21 4 “Somewhat Unusual Circumstances” Kuala Lumpur. A charge of murder was explained to a Chinese woman named Lum Peng, who was produced before Mr. R. C Redman, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday morning. The accused Is alleged to have caused the death of a Chinese96 words
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Article318 1939-12-21 4 Was It Saved Or Stolen? Kuala Lun’ A rare case came up in the f ff r Court on Tuesday when Mr R o Redman, was called upon to whether the money found in a was stolen money or it rea! longed to a woman318 words
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Article137 1939-12-21 4 Singapore. Mr. L. C. Goh, Singapore fifth police magistrate, on Tuesday made an order for the committal of a young Chinese boy, Lim Hong Keng, to stand trial at the next Assizes in January. The Chinese appeared before Mr. Goh. at the resumed hearing of137 words
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597 1939-12-21 4 MADE “BEHIND THE BACKS” OF BOARD OF CONTROL Singapore. In the Singapore civil district court on Tuesday, allegations of a secret contract between a promoter and boxer were made during the resumed hearing of a civil suit in which Boy Quee, a Chinese597 words
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Advertisement370 1939-12-21 4 I TT'll STEEL I I WINDOWFRAMES IP FRENCH DOORS H etc. etc. 1 H I |j I I II H Equal to the best imported makes. I I I E—l| -fr ■—l |h I MANUFACTURED BY I I EASTERN MFG. CO. I ffl 1 I J h 4 1, River370 words
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644 1939-12-21 5 Property Of Mrs. Allan: Malay Claims Trial COME jewellery belonging to Mrs. Allan of 356 Macalister Road, which were recovered by the police after diligent investigations, were produced in court as exhibits when the case against a 30-year-old Malay, who was taken into custody in644 words
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379 1939-12-21 5 REV. R. M. GREER JN the presence of a very' large contgregatjon which included several representatives from the other Presbyterian churches the Rev. R. M. Greer, 8.D., was inducted 1 Presbyterian minister in Penang at the Presbyterian Church in Northam Road, at 6 p.m. yesterday. He379 words
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Article144 1939-12-21 5 Penang Malay Ladies* Section The following donations were collected by Mrs. K. M. Ariff and Mrs. C. M. Hashim: Previously Acknowledged $57.50 Che Beebi (V.K. Abdul Kader) 20 00 Che Jah (V. K. Md. Ismail) 10.00 Che Som (M. Z. Marican) 5.00 Che Dasimah (S. A. Rahman144 words
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Article386 1939-12-21 5 Ipoh Rotarians Address Ipoh. THE Last meeting for the first half year of the If>oh Rotary' Club was held at Hotel Majestic yesterday afternoon with Rotarian Y. C. Kang, presiding- Two guests Mr. S. Fortune and Mr. Y. C. Foo were present. Three birthday greetings were386 words
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Article198 1939-12-21 5 Allegations Against Constable A story that the police constable had taken action against him because he refused to lend him money was told in the course of his defence by Teoh Peng Ilin the proprietor of a coffeeshop at 84 Transfer Road, who claimed trial when summoned198 words
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Article83 1939-12-21 5 The death of Mr. Mariano Albela took place at 3 p.m. yesterday at No. 159, Argyll Road. Penang, following a short illness. The deceased was 75 years of age and leaves two daughters Mrs. C. Puerto and Miss Adela and several grandchildren ynd great grandchildren.83 words
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Article294 1939-12-21 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Collinge arrived in Singapore from Home on Saturday. Sfj s(s Mr. F. S. Clark (“Clive Dalton”) is now serving somewhere in England in an anti-aircraft battery, Royal Artillery. A talk on “Light and Colour” will be given Mr. E. A. Gardiner to members294 words
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199 1939-12-21 5 SCOTSMAN CHARGED A Chinese boy was knocked down by a car on the Jelutong Road near th. Standard Oil Company store at about 11 o’clock yesterday. The boy, whose name was given as Quah Hong Tong, sustained slight injuries. He was removed to the199 words
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Article72 1939-12-21 5 Further Donations The following further donations have been received towards the Convent Christmas Fund: Previously acknowledged $228.00 Mr. H. O. Maas 10.00 Mr. J. H. Wood 5.00 Mr. J. P. Souter 10.00 B.J.N.N. 25.00 Mr. Ch. Miles 30.00 Bunny Cole 2.00 Messrs. Lim Lim 25.00 Mrs.72 words
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Advertisement83 1939-12-21 5 SHAW BROS. CONTINUE THEIR MARCH OF PROGRESS’ Latest Penang Presentation THE “NEW WORLD MODERN, BEAUTIFUL, LUXURIOUS, TRULY THE ARISTOCRAT OF AMUSEMENT PARKS. Opening Next Week. The British North Borneo war relief fund met with an immediate response when it was opened on Nov. 30, i was revealed at a meeting83 words
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Advertisement211 1939-12-21 5 New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TAN JONG BUNGAH 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 AND SPEND211 words
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Miscellaneous216 1939-12-21 5 MAJESTIC STARTS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 (3 P.M. PRICES 15, 30 50 CENTS DOWNSTAIR») Hollywood’s Perfect Fun-and-Fright ■Cast in the Hair-raisingest of all Hilarity Hits THE RITZ BROTHERS in “THE GORILLA” with Anita Louise, Patsy Kelly, Lionel At will, Bela Lugosi, Joseph Calleia, Edward Norris, Wally Vernon. A 20th Century-Fox216 words
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Miscellaneous160 1939-12-21 5 HiißaiGaiHaaa QUEEN’S OPENING TONIGHT 6.15 9.30 For Sheer Beauty Power Satiric Humour Spectacular Scenes See This Year’s Supreme Achievement IRENE DUNNE—CHARLES BOYER “WHEN TOMORROW COMES” with Barbara O’Neil Onslow Stevens Nydia Westman Fritz Feld. Daring! Delightful! Dramatic! The world’s idea of Thrilling Romance! Together with the Latest British Paramount News160 words
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Article515 1939-12-21 6 upHE news that the crack German liner “Columbus” has been scuttled by her own crew following pursuit by British warships only goes to coniirm the impression left by the fate of the “Graf Spee”—namely, that the British Fleet is now on top. There was a time,515 words
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Article116 1939-12-21 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer in “When Tomorrow Comes.” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA The Ritz Brothers in "The Gorilla” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ROYAL THEATRE “Nanda Kumar” (Tamil talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR "Hoong Fatt Lui” (Cantonese talkie) 6.30 and 9.30 p.m.116 words
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Article550 1939-12-21 6 IF ell Bred, Sir I “POLICE DENY ‘BEATING UP’ PEER'S SISTER.” —H eadline. THIS reminds me vaguely of a good story which is going the rounds today. It seems that a certain General who shall be nameless in spite of the fact that he is a baronet’s550 words
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Article543 1939-12-21 6 Thursday, Dec. 21. pAPTAIN LANGSDORFF’S suicide, says Keuter, proved to be an unpleasant shock to German official circles. One can readily imagine this. The Commander of the “Graf Spee” has been described as a great gentleman and Hitler’s decision to scuttle the ship must543 words
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Advertisement27 1939-12-21 6 FOR YOUR 1 Christmas Celebrations I/ Insist Gii I i q F jj Wbitelobd I Sole Agents for Penang, Perak (Kedah Henry Waugh Co. Ltd. PEN.VXG— II‘oir.27 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-12-21 7 Former television announcer Elizabeth Cowell now cams Is. 'pl. a (lay driving Air Marshal Portal’s car. She takes a pride in it, too, as you28 words
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646 1939-12-21 7 Dinner And Dance At E. O. A very brilliant gathering, numbering well over one hundred and fifty, attended the annual Christmas dinner of the Rotary Club of Penang, held last night al the E. O. Hotel. Mr. R. B. Streeper. President of the Club,646 words
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115 1939-12-21 7 Eighth Tragedy Of Its Kind Since Construction A HINESE patient of the Tubercolosis Ward in the third storey of the Block of the General Hospital fell to his death from a height of about 60 feet at about 6 o’clock this morning. I’he man.115 words
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Article47 1939-12-21 7 Tonight*» Broadcast Talk Singapore. A talk by Lieut.-Commander B. M. Douglas R.N. will be broadcast by the B. M. B. C. to-day at 7.30 p.m. This is the third of the series of commentaries entitled “The Naval Situation” given in the 8.M.8.C. programmes recently.47 words
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Article394 1939-12-21 7 Brother Testifies In Harbour Tragedy A verdict of “Death by Misadventure’’ v- as returned by the Penang Coronei, Mr. A. W. Bellamy yesterday at the conclusion of the resumed inquiry into the death of a Chinese, Loo Keng I Leong, a rubber packer attached to Harbour394 words
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Article93 1939-12-21 7 1 letter of warm thanks to the women of Malaya who arc knitting garments for the Fighting Forces has been received by Lady Thomas from Lady Falmouth, chairman of one of the branches of the Red Cross and St. John organisation. “IVe are most grateful," writes Lady93 words
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Article120 1939-12-21 7 8.M.8.C. TALK BY MR. H. R. CHEESEMAN Mr. H. R. Cheeseman, Deputy Director of Education, will be the speaker in the 8.M.8.C. series "The War From Various Viewpoints” at 7.30 tomorrow. “Germany And The Child” is the title of Mr. Cheeseman s talk, and it is120 words
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259 1939-12-21 7 Judge On Young Men Who Drink Stengah After Stengah Singapore. TTOLDING that the learned District .Judge in the Traffic Court had come to the correct decision and that the evidence against the appellant was overwhelming Mr. Justice Pedlow yesterday afternoon dismissed the appeal of Angus259 words
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Article136 1939-12-21 7 Few people in Malaya are looking as far ahead as 1941 at the present time, but there is one Government officer who is forced to do so. He is Mr. M. V. del Tufo, M.C.S., who has been appointed to take charge of the next decennial136 words
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Article139 1939-12-21 7 Youth Shot And Woman Assaulted Singapore. Three Chinese, one of them armed with a pistol, about three o’clock on Wednesday morning, broke into an attap house at the ninth mile, Yeo Chu Kang Road, the sole occupants of which were an elderly woman and her lifteen-year-old grandson.139 words
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Article70 1939-12-21 7 S.S. (Penang) Assn.’s Seat On Municipal Commission Mr. F H. Grumitt, who is the nominee of the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association, on the Municipal Commission, Penang, has tendered his resignation on the Commission. Members of the S.S. (Penang) Association were asked for nomination in the usual70 words
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Article71 1939-12-21 7 Singapore. Mr. Harry A. Leigh, of the Royal En- gineers, Changi, and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Leigh of Pauli, Yorkshire, was married at the PresbyI terian Church on Tuesday to Miss Edith (Winkie) Angus, third daughter of the late Mr. J. W. G. Angus71 words
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Article44 1939-12-21 7 •The Shipping Office and the Offices of the Statistics Department will be open on Monday, Dec. 25, 1939, and Monday Jan. 1, 1940, for one hour only (from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1939.44 words
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Article36 1939-12-21 7 The Penang Library will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, the 25th. and 26th. December, 1939, being public holidays. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean. the Penang lawyer, is indisposed and is confined to his bed.36 words
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Advertisement289 1939-12-21 7 K. W. V. te. 1> l his MMi Xmas J A bottle of K.W.V. Eau de Cologne N. U makes an excellent Xmas gift. There are so many uses to which it can be put. N For me bath, after the shave, for a 7 sponge-down after the shower or289 words
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Article221 1939-12-21 8 Penang Contributions Exceed $81,513 The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China as Treasurers of the Malayan Patriotic Fund, acknowledge receipt of the following Penang subscriptions. Amount previously acknowledged $77,553.34 O. Scharenguivel (2nd 3rd Instalments) 10.00 Chinese Section, Penang (From Acheen Street to Prangin Road including side221 words
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Article100 1939-12-21 8 Opening Branch Atlpoh The Oriental Gem Store. Penang, who have been established here for the oast 10 years are opening a branch at Ipoh during the course of this week. These jewellers who deal in diamonds E.P.N.S. silverware and specialise in manufacturing platinum and white gold jewels,100 words
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Article94 1939-12-21 8 Warm Welcome By Kam pong Folk Teluk Anson. Yang Teremat Mulia the Raja Muda Ox Perak paid, an official visit to the riverine kampongs along the Perak River on December 14. 15 and 16. His Highness was accorded a very warm welcome by the kampong folk. Leaving94 words
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Article35 1939-12-21 8 London, Dec. 20. The Air Ministry announces that the German News Agency leport that British aircraft yesterday morning bombed towns in the Island ot Sylt is entirely false. —Reuter.35 words
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Article43 1939-12-21 8 ;.—Reuter. £225.000,000 Orders Placed London, Dec. 20 Mr. Burgin today revealed some activities of the Ministry of Supply when, speaking at a luncheon somewhere in Lancashire, he said that in the 101 days of the war it had placed £225.000,000 orders.—Reuter.;.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article251 1939-12-21 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Seller* Ampats S/6 5 A. Amalgamated 6/ 7 4 1 Bangrins 24/6 B. Selangor 167 Hong Fatts 117 122 Hitams 44 4 Jelebus Johans Jelapangs 37 Kamras 1 Kundangs 13 9 14^ 3 K. Kampars 14 9 15 6 K. Lanjuts d 25/6 Kuchais l-251 words
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Article304 1939-12-21 8 TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/6 6/ A. Amalg. 6/9 7/3 A. Hitam 25/ 26/ Bangrins 24/3 25/3 B. Selangors 1.70 1.74 ex Hong Fatts 1.171 1.214 Jelebus 1.10 1.15 Johans 33 35 Kamras 2 2/3 Kamuntings 13/6 14/3 K. Lanjuts. 25/ 25/6 Katus 24/6 25/6e< Kramats304 words
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Article191 1939-12-21 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Ampat 5 6 X r Hit A am aL 24 /6 Ayer Weng 99 Bangrin 1 791 1 774 C-X Batu Selangor V Chenderiang 17 1 Hitam 4 Hong Fatt 1.1 7 4 122 2 Hongkong Tin 24/ 25/ Jelapang 3f >/ Jelebu 1-10191 words
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Article229 1939-12-21 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER foyers Sellers Hamilton 1.671 1.75 c MINING. Ampat 5/6 5/9 Austral Amai. 7/ 7/6 Ayer Hitam 26 26/6 Batu Selangor 1.70 1.75 ex Hong Fatt 1.171 1.20 Johan 324 35ex Jelebu 1.10 1.15 K. Kamunting 9/ 9/6 Kamunting 13/ 14 Killinghall 17 9 18/6 Klang229 words
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Article136 1939-12-21 8 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 1,464 th Auction, held on 13th December, 1939, resulted as follows lbs. tons Catalogued 1,394,149 622.39 Offered 1.286.336 574.26 Sold 818.48il 365.39 London—Spot llZd. New York—Spot 204 PRICES REALISED RIBBED SMOKED SHEET cts. per lb. Standard Quality 393 to 392136 words
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Article276 1939-12-21 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller» Allenbys 1.524 1.60 Ayer Panas 1.47| 1.55 Bassetts 55 60 Batu Lintangs 1.20 1.25 Bentas 1.124 1 17/ Borellis 1.45 1521 Brogas 75 77' In dragiris 1.55 1.62* Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.65 2.70 Lunas 1.85 1 95c Malaka Pindas 1.55 1.62276 words
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Article96 1939-12-21 8 The following crop returns for November are reported:— The Ayer Kuning (F. M. S.) Rubber Co., Ltd. 90,000 lb. The Badek Rubber Estate Ltd. (Staffield Estate) 23,000 lb. The Bradwall (F. M. S. Rubber Estate Ltd. 55.000 lb. The Chersonese (F.M.S.) Estates Ltd 74.000 lb. Dennistown Rubber Estates96 words
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Article94 1939-12-21 8 Penang, December 20. 1939 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank'. On London Bank Demand 2/4 1 *6 On London Bank 4 months 2'4 1/8 Private O. D. 2'4 s’’A Private 3 m/s Documentary 2 4 7 1 6 On New York Demand 46 7 8 Canadian 51 1194 words
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Article65 1939-12-21 8 $583 For Patriotic FumJ A total of $583.50 for the Pair Fund was realised at the Bridge I and Dance at the Runnymede Het Thursday. December 14. organised bx A H. Miles. The winning ticket for tapestry shawl was No 143. Mrs. Miles thanks the Directors65 words
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Article55 1939-12-21 8 WIFE Teluk Ar.- < Alleged to have wilfully caused hurt his wife with tne handle <t an ax<TeJpgu labourer pkac’ed guilty bei pr, 1 Samsudin bin Itam. the Teluk Ans* First Magistrate, on Monday m r rn i' The accused was convicted and fn"' l $lO, in55 words
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Advertisement892 1939-12-21 8 BANKS I THE CHARTERED L- BANK I fl fl OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA I -r —I cMapfcnMniYrtl (Incorporated in England by I*' Royal Charter 1853) I Bfll Paid-up Capital 3 9 5?’922 1 Reserve Fund.£3,ooo,ooo 1 MqJ yfl Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 U~ j i~] j p I892 words
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Article886 1939-12-21 9 (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20) j 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 Greeting886 words
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Article62 1939-12-21 9 Singapore. A Japanese, Shigeru liguka, was on Tuesday fined $5O in the fifth court, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of leaving the Colony without informing the Registrar of Aliens. Accused said that he received permission from the Immigration Department, but did not report to the62 words
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Advertisement116 1939-12-21 9 I I STANDING H iljl&Sh* I starting M i I RUNNING M SHELL MOTOR OIL I JOB! I Shell Motor Oil is such a good oil for your densation of water formed by combustiaß car because it is refined by the most up-to-date of Motor Spirit. At starting the moment116 words
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Miscellaneous1439 1939-12-21 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS B. B. C. BROADCASTING transmission-five. News ,n En S |ish From 6.40 9.35 a.m. (Local Time) GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m) B. B. C. GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 m> Transmission 5 6.50 am. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 mj 7.50 a.m. IRANSMISSION— SIX.1,439 words
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Miscellaneous402 1939-12-21 9 NIROM YDB 9.65 mc/s <31.20 m.) YDA 6.04 mc/s (49.6 m.) PMN 10.26 mc/s (29.2 m.) YDB 11.86 mc/s (25.3 m.) YDC 15.16 mc/s (19.80 m.) 6.20 a.m. Opening. News report. 6.28 Gymnastics. 6.40 Light recorded music. 7.20 News repeated. 7.27 Records (contd.) 7.50 Close down. 10.50 Time signal. Light402 words
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596 1939-12-21 10 Determined Attempt By Chinese To Recapture City Chungking, Dec. 20. Heavy fighting is progressing in the South-Eastern suburbs of Nanchang, the capital of Kiangsi where C hinesc forces arc making a determined attempt to recapture the city, states a Chinese despatch received here. Fighting.—Reuter. - 596 words
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918 1939-12-21 10 DISHEARTENING NEWS FOR GERMAN PUBLIC London, Dec. 20 The Admiralty announce that the German liner, “Columbus, on sighting a British warship four hundred miles north of Bermuda, set herself on fire and the crew abandoned her. The United States cruiser, “Tuscaloosa,” reported that she—Reuter. - 918 words
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324 1939-12-21 10 DEFENDERS OUTNUMBERED BUT INFLICTING HEAVY LOSSES ON INVADERS London, Dec. 20 A despatch received by Reuter from the Norwegian-Finnish frontier states that Soviet troops yesterday completed occupation of that strip of Finnish Arctic territory separating the extreme northwest of Norway from Soviet Russia.324 words
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Article259 1939-12-21 10 8.0. W. Report Of Torpedoing Confirmed Zurich, Dec. 20 The Berlin correspondent of the Neue Zurcherzeitung states that well-informed quarters in Berlin confirm the reports that the German cruiser, “Bluecher,” was badly damaged by a British torpedo.—Reuter. TWO DANISH SHIPS MINED London, Dec. 20. Two Danish steamers8.0. W. - 259 words
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Advertisement191 1939-12-21 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. Oeean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 515 L BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of Ameri'’. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE191 words
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Advertisement229 1939-12-21 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 Swett er. ham, Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S229 words
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785 1939-12-21 11 <- WEIGHTS FOR THIRD DAY P,< N ?'f "l2 ass .?~;3,& rl n >v?<r\r^ ARRIOR 5y 813 Messrs C.Y. Choy &C.Y. Chong Hobbs 4 7y 813 Mr Lee Ksk Choon Hobbs 2 1 0 DANCING FOAM 4y 8.13 ’‘Bulan Stable” Bowden 1 o785 words
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623 1939-12-21 11 Game Of Lost Chances THE Penang Chinese Recreation Club Ladies shared two goals with the Penang Recreation Club Ladies in a hockey match before a large crowd on the Esplanade yesterday. The Penang Recreation Club Ladies had the better of the exchanges and,623 words
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Article119 1939-12-21 11 London. enemy subjects were struck off the roll of honorary members of the International Lawn Tennis Club of Great Britain. The names announced by the committee are: Dr. Behrens, Otto Froitzheim, H. Henkel, H. Kleinschroth, O. Kreuzer, Dr. H. Landmann, R. Menzel, Dr. H. Rau,119 words
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Article, Illustration176 1939-12-21 11 AMONG those who swam to safety through the oil-covered water at Scapa Flow after the sinking of the Royal Oak was A. H. Pearman, the international swimmer, who is a lieutenant in the R.N.V.R. Pearman, an old pupil of W. J. How croft, “Daily Herald” swimming expert,176 words
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Article105 1939-12-21 11 the famous Irish sportsmen who have volunteered for sevice with the Forces is C. V. Boyle, the the Lansdowne and Ireland Rugby three-quarter, icho has joined a searchlight regiment in Belfast. He was a member of the British XV which toured South Africa last year. The105 words
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Article144 1939-12-21 11 £lO.OOO Cheque Fraud London. Stated to have lost £lOO,OOO on the Turf In six weeks, John Hugh Row’an, 71, a commission agent, of Piccadilly. W., was sentenced at Devon Assizes to 18 months’ imprisonment. Mr. Justice Croom-Johnson said to hin): “You are nothing but an144 words
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Advertisement56 1939-12-21 11 Shipment I y4 I)STIN CARS I BORNEO MOTORS LTD. I HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN I ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL I OF A LARGE SHIPMENT OF I I 810 AND 12 H.P. MODELS I I FURTHER STOCKS EXPECTED I I SHORTLY. I I “IT’S STILL THE SAME I I HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT’’56 words
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906 1939-12-21 12 Morning OUTSTATION HORSES IMPRESS: ZOLFANELLA DOES BEST SPRINT QEVERAL smart gallops were witnessed on the second track this morning in preparation for the Penang meeting opening on Tuesday. While some of the best gpllops came from the leading stable, some of the outstation horses,906 words
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Article79 1939-12-21 12 THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 21. TIN: Penang $127.00 Business done 75 tons Singapore $127.00 RUBBER: Penang Spot 39c Singapore Spot 39c COPRA: Sundried $4.30 nom. Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $6.25 nom Fair Seed $6.00 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 Rangoon Parboiled No.79 words
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Article420 1939-12-21 12 Scrappy Game Of Rugger Although playing only 12 men—without a back and two short at forward—the Sports Club still proved too good for the Chinese Recreation Club whom they defeated in a friendly encounter on the Victoria Green yesterday by 16 points (two goals and 2420 words
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Article585 1939-12-21 12 News In .Malay November 28. 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 i about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will585 words
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Article741 1939-12-21 12 Increasing Degree Of Nervous Excitability LONDON, DEC. 21. OBSERVERS IN LONDON CLAIM TO DISCERN AN INCREASING DEGREE OF NERVOUS EXCITABILITY WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE AFFECTED THE GERMAN OFFICIAL MIND DURING THE LAST FEW DAYS IN RELATION TO THE WAR IN TH E AIR. —8.0. W. It—8.0. W. - 741 words
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Article254 1939-12-21 12 —Reuter. Washing-ton, Dec. 20. The War Secretary, Mr. Woodring, broadcasting on national security and moral rearmament, declared, inter alia, that the everwidening circle of conflict now raging in Europe represented the greatest potential threat to American peace and security. “Wars, like forest fires, are wont to—Reuter. - 254 words
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Advertisement656 1939-12-21 12 •Head Office) 216 Penang R ad. P‘.-r:a:u Phone 1477 1478 wnh extent tjl Telegrams: “Gazette" Penan. Rales of Subscription for Pinanp G;i7rtt< and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Locai S.S. Delivery F M.S. Foreum Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12'00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 O 1 Yearly 30.C0 36.00656 words
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