Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 December 1939
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Title Section22 1939-12-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. I® PUBLISHED DAILY No. 315. Vol. XCVII. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1939. PRICK 10 CEIVTS.22 words
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409 1939-12-27 1 FLAMES ORIGINATED FROM VACANT HOUSE RUINS SULL SMOULDERING Fitijul Flight Of Villagers 26 HOUSES GUTTED (BY “P.G.” SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE) rpASEK Glugor, a strugglin g vilage within twenty minutes ride by car fr; in Butterworth, now ties in ruins, 26 of its houses on the409 words
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Article79 1939-12-27 1 —Reuter Washington, Dec. 27. The United States Lines have filed an application to the Maritime Commission for permission to sell light vessels to a Norwegian' firm, the North Atlantic Transport Company, thus transferring them to Norwegian registry. If the application is approved. the ships will—Reuter - 79 words
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Article137 1939-12-27 1 j.—Reuter. Chinese Forces Reach Kweisui Suburbs 1^.4^ 4" Chungking, December 27. CHINESE forces in Suiyuan o it hristmas Eve broke through J Japanese lines and reached the suburbs of Kweisui, the capital of Suiyuan, where fighting has been going on, according to Chinese reports. After the Chinesej.—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article42 1939-12-27 1 —Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 27. It was revealed today that M. Astakhoff, counsellor to the Soviet Embassy in Berlin, has been relieved of his post by a decree in Council issued by th° People’s Commissars dated October 28—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article121 1939-12-27 1 —Reuter. London, Dec. 27. Much interest and curiosity have been aroused regarding the origin and authorship of the quotation with which the King concluded his Christmas broadcast. .1 number of literary authorities, including the Poet Laureate, Mr. John Masefield, when approached, declared that they had no—Reuter. - 121 words
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190 1939-12-27 1 Finns 8 Xmas Day Toll Helsinki, Dec. 27. A FINNISH communique claims that during Christmas, Finnish naval and air forces destroyed at least 23 Soviet planes and possibly 29. Finnish aircraft suffered no loss. —Reuter. The communique says that the enemy attacked the—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article31 1939-12-27 1 —Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 27. The Soviet and German Governments have concluded a convention to establish a regular mail-passenger air service between Moscow and Berlin starting from January 3.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article, Illustration47 1939-12-27 1 This poster is being issued in England warntroops against giving away their destination when moving It shows Hru c e Bairnsfathei’s well known figure of Old Bill,” with his son, g Beri Bt hi n ear coupled by wires to a swastika.47 words
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Article216 1939-12-27 1 ARRIVAL 01 AUSTRALIA?* CONTINGENT RUGBY, DEC. 27. THE ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN IN ENGLAND IS WELCOMED BY THIS MORNING’S PAPERS AS FURTHER CONCRETE EVIDENCE OF THE UNITY OF THE EMPIRE. 8.0. W. The “Times" in an editorial says that following so soon upon the arrival8.0. W. - 216 words
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Article48 1939-12-27 1 —Reuter. Batavia, Dec. 27. The Quantas liner “Corio” after long and fruitless efforts was compelled to land on the River Tjitarum, owing to fog over Tandjung Priok. The crew and passengers of the plane are safe and are awaiting better weather conditions.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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38 1939-12-27 1 Reuter. Casablanca, Dec. 27. Seven bodies were recovered from an Italian plane which crashed in French Morocco and burst into flames. Those dead comprised four members of the crew and three journalists.Reuter. - 38 words
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62 1939-12-27 1 REUTER. CHUNGKING, DEC. 27. PRESS REPORTS THAT MRS. MAO, TH.; DIVORCED WIFE OF GENERALISSIMO CHIANG KAI-SHEK, WAS KILLED DURING AN AIK RAID ON CHINKOU ON DEC. 12 ARE STATED I TO BE INCORRECT. REUTER LEARNS THAT ALTHOUGH MRS. MAO WAS THEREREUTER. - 62 words
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Advertisement73 1939-12-27 1 LOOKf-. BESTf A Agents for North Malaya A Ponangt—GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY I/TIX. Pen&ng and Ipoh. «I V I I 4iill i H lull 111 I Illi 111 LA--JSMj No matter what the conditions, ICEBERG BUTTER is protected at all times from deterioration or contamination. This pure creamery butter is sealed in73 words
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Article144 1939-12-27 2 Germans Launch Two Raids BOTH REPULSED Triumph Of French Gunfire Paris, Dec. 26. There has been no Christmas truce on the Western Front. The Germans have been almost as active as usual, sending out patrols and reconnaissance units. They were particularly active east of144 words
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Article97 1939-12-27 2 landed in the suburbs.—Chinese Central News. Chinese School Building Demolished Hengyang. Dec 24 Except the partial demolition of the school building of the Fifth Hunan Middle School, no other damage was dene by the Japanese raid on Hengyang yesterday morning, which was participated by rinelanded in the suburbs.—Chinese Central News. - 97 words
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Article84 1939-12-27 2 .—Reuter. Envoys Of Six Countries Arrive At Angers Angers, December 26. The diplomatic representatives of six countries have so far arrived at Angers, the seat of the new Polish Government, namely, Britain, France, the United States, Brazil, Czechoslovakia and Egypt. The representatives of Turkey’, China,.—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article172 1939-12-27 2 threatened with Bolshevisation. Reuter. Received With Emotion By French People Paris, December 26. The King’s broadcast is prominent’y printed m the newspapers. The Jour says that the French people have received I with emotion King George s words which have so nobly evoked the friendship ofthreatened with Bolshevisation. Reuter. - 172 words
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Article89 1939-12-27 2 No Warning Given By U-BOAT London, Dec. 26. The British steamer, “Stanholme. 2.473 tons, was sunk without warning by a U-boat yesterday off the West Coast with the loss of fourteen lives. Ten survivors were injured The ship left port two hours earlier The crew were celebrating Christmas89 words
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Article134 1939-12-27 2 —Reuter. For Every Yard Gained Helsinki, Dec. 26. “The war has cost the Russians enormous losses,” says an official Finnish statement reviewing the first three weeks of war. "Our defenders’ fire raked, line after line, attacking troops who were mercilessly driven at us by their commanders Over—Reuter. - 134 words
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Article150 1939-12-27 2 —Reuter. On Rome-Rio de Janeiro Run Rome, December 26. It is officially announced that the air liner on the recently inaugurated Rome to Rio de Janeiro service is missing. It left Villa Cisneros, West Africa, for Seville en route for Rome but failed to arrive.—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article77 1939-12-27 2 Anniversary To Be Observed Chungking. December 24. The anniversary of the Yunnan Revolutionary Uprising in 1914 will be celebrated in a big way tomorrow, December 25. as Yunnan and other southwestern provinces are shouldering gigantic shares in the present war as they did during the national salvation77 words
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Article80 1939-12-27 2 distribute the relief fund. —Chinese Central News. Raised By Swatow Chinese In Malaya Shiuchow, December 20 The oversea Chinese from Swatow in Singapore. Kuala Lumpur and Penang have r*aised $1,000,000 (Chinese currency) for the relief of their kinsfolk in the Chaochow-Swatow region in eastern Kwantung province. Mr.distribute the relief fund.—Chinese Central News. - 80 words
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Article262 1939-12-27 2 Heavy Fighting West Of Kunlunkwan Kwelin, Dec. 24. Heavy fighting occurred at the west of Kunlunkwan at 3 yesterday morning as the Chinese made an effort to round up the Japanese remnants. By 10 a.m. the Chinese ring had been considerably tightened. The Japanese remnants are.—Chinese Central News. - 262 words
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Article30 1939-12-27 2 .—8.0. W. Last Party Arrive At Rotterdam Rugby, Dec. 25. The last party of British consul officials with their wives and children has now arrived in Rotterdam—B.O.W..—8.0. W. - 30 words
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197 1939-12-27 2 London, Dec. 26. THE first contingent of Australian forces to reach Britain since the outbreak of the war landed at a South Coast port this morning. All are members of the Australian Air Force. All are fully trained men, pilot, gunners, observers, ground staff and—Reuter. - 197 words
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Article201 1939-12-27 2 ■—Reuter. 4,000 Young Men In Dominions Join Up London. Dec. 20. Many New Zealand pilots are already serving with fighter command squadrons of the R.A.F. One squadron is led by a 31-year-old New Zealand pilot who aban cicned business for the air. Born in Auckland,■—Reuter. - 201 words
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Article29 1939-12-27 2 —Reuter. Helsinki, Dec. 26. An air raid warning was again sounded in the capital today. Six Soviet planes flew over but no bombs were dropped.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article50 1939-12-27 2 Japanese Push Met i a With Diaster Chungking, l) (< The Chinese version of the operations on the Indo-China border states:—“The Japanese attempt to reach the Indo-China border ended in disaster after a twenty-four-hour battle.” It is claimed that oxer a thousand Japanese were kilhd and more50 words
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Article146 1939-12-27 2 —Reuter. Visit To R.A.F. Fighter Command Station London, December 26. Among the important visitors to th» various Christmas dinners held in th» messes of the fighting forces all over Britain yesterday was the Air Minister who acted as waiter when visiting Aircraftsmen’s and W.A.A.F.S.’ messes—Reuter. - 146 words
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Article111 1939-12-27 2 —Reuter. Ceaseless Xmas X igil By Miners And Workers London. Dec. 26 The Northumberland and Durham miners, steel workers, draughtsmen, rivetter» and shipyard workers were the men who stood by the many anti-aircraft gun emplacements throughout the north-east coast on Christmas day. One man at each—Reuter. - 111 words
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Advertisement49 1939-12-27 2 I I I NEW SHIPMENT Austin cars BORNEO MOTORS LTD. I HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN I ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL I OF A LARGE SHIPMENT OF I 810 AND 12H.P. MODELS I FURTHER STOCKS EXPECTED I SHORTLY. I I wt IT’S STILL THE SAME I HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT” I W.P.S.49 words
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Advertisement56 1939-12-27 2 rw R wPI y/ I if W/ L.l f W i r J? tf Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day? K «L <4 J Yes, I keep then healthy too MACLEANS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE c Sales Representative A. T. Gillespie, P.O. Box 217, > Singapore. It If you use a56 words
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Article221 1939-12-27 3 ‘‘Britain L Fi<d-liiii'\ r <*r i ht> S dialler Countries'' rgTWO well-known Hollanders have 1 been arguing n the correspondence columns if ihe Times about British exam.nation of Dutch shipping. The deputy Chairman of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, Londcn, started the ball rolling, and221 words
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Article52 1939-12-27 3 London Claude Grahame-White, the pioneer airman, of Rossmore Court, N.W., and Miss Phoebe Lee, aged 40. oi Northlands, Cowes, have given notice of marriage at a London register office. Mr. Grahame-White, who is 60, was the first Englishman to be granted a certificate of proficiency as52 words
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Article1418 1939-12-27 3 jVfATIONS these days are not unlike subjects in the laboratory of political and economic theorists. Of their doctrines the oldest is Communism. There were Communists in Cromwell’s Commonwealth. Levellers, they called them. They rose against Charles II.: that gave the King his excuse to raise1,418 words
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Article68 1939-12-27 3 Madrid. Three Japanese anti-Communists have arrived in Madrid to report on the devastation and ruin caused in the part of Spain governed by the Republicans during the civil war. The visitors are Mr. Queicico Nomatu, a secietarv at the Japanese Foreign Office, Mr. Hidegiro Mihada, secretary68 words
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Article104 1939-12-27 3 Budapest The Berlin correspondent of the Newspaper “Magyar Nemzet” describing food conditions in Berlin says that no fish can be obtained, and inferior cheese without fat is all that can be had in the shops. Large restaurants can only get four or five geese a week.104 words
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Advertisement394 1939-12-27 3 < jssgl ■II* 11 j r L. j 1 1 w PEARS’, the century-old transparent soap, always a symbol of purity, is to-day the premier beauty accessory of lovely women the world over. Every day famous beauties refresh their complexions with Pears’ tonic action.” Follow this simple daily beauty care394 words
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Miscellaneous103 1939-12-27 3 Madrid. Three Japanese anti-Communists have arrived in Madrid to report on the devastation and ruin caused in the part of Spain governed by the Republicans during the civil war. The visitors are Mr. Queicico Nomatu, a secietarv at the Japanese Foreign Office, Mr. Hidegiro Mihada, secretary at the Japanese Embassy103 words
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1107 1939-12-27 4 Some Impressions Of A Visit To England (By Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan, K.C.5.1.) During the daytime London is, on the outside, very much the same as it has always been in the autumn. There are fewer vehicles in the streets owing to the rationing1,107 words
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177 1939-12-27 4 During the last few months neutral correspondents tn Berlin have several times been informed discreetly through more or less authorized circles about German plans to attack sometimes the Maginot Line, sometimes the Balkans, sometimes Gibraltar, sometimes Hol- land, and sometimes the Shetland Is- lands. When177 words
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Article288 1939-12-27 4 Asked Cook’s Wife For Kiss Singapore. A verdict v of suicide was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter at the conclusion of the inquest on Saturday into the death of a “boy”, Goh Teow Hoon, who was found dead in the servants’ quarters of288 words
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Article206 1939-12-27 4 Miss M. Frank eds Mr. 11. F. Elliott Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Henry Francis Elliott of Kuala Lumpur, was married to M’ss Mignonne Violet Frank, at the Kuala Lumpur Registry. Mr. Elliott is the son of the late Mr. end Mrs. H. F. Elliott, of Westminster England, and206 words
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Article254 1939-12-27 4 European Woman Testifies At Inquiry Singapore. A preliminary inquiry into a charge of attempted murder preferred against a Chinese “boy”, Lim Hong Keng who, it is alleged, stabbed another “boy,” Koh See Toon, at the Goodwood Park Hotel on Nov. 8. was heard by Mr.254 words
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Article743 1939-12-27 4 Neirs In Malay December 23 It is suggested that rearin should cut out this news Romanised Malay and hand to Malay members of thnr households, thus helping to the Malay population inform i about the progress of the w.o These Malay news bulletins wiii be published daily.743 words
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Advertisement329 1939-12-27 4 k you find best for Catarrh of W the Digestive JqBSC/ <\ Angie r’s W&Jr is the Angier’s Emulsion exercises mucous colitis and other intestinal soothing, lubricating, antifermenta- disorders. tive effects throughout the entire Angier’s is invaluable m the digestive tract. That is why it is so treatment of gastric329 words
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Article1044 1939-12-27 5 Engineer’s Wife Gives. Evidence MAGISTRATE VISITS SCENE Taiping. JNTERESTING evidence relating to the outbreak of fire which occurred in the bungalow of Capt. and Mrs. G- W. Somerville in Swettenham Road on the evening of November 10 was given by Mrs. Somerville and Mrs. G. S. Chapman last1,044 words
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319 1939-12-27 5 Visitors From Mainland: Cabarets Packed T>ENANG experienced one of the most enjoyable Christmases 1 in recent years, with a large contingent of visitors from the mainland taking part in the celebrations. The various places of amusements, the dance halls the cinemas, the leading European hotels and319 words
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Article53 1939-12-27 5 The following further donations have been received. Previously acknowledged $403.57 J R w 10.00 Mr. W. N. Walter 10 00 J w 3.00 Mr Gaschnang 500 Dr. McKern 100.00 Anonymous 500 Mr. G. K. Kee 500 Mr. Lye Tong Hoong 2 00 Mr. E. V. C. Thomson53 words
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Article71 1939-12-27 5 The marriage was solemnised yesterda l morning at eight o’clock at the Churcl of the Immaculate Conception, Pulai Tikus, of Constance Isabel, eldes daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danie: Wong, of Penang, and Mr. George Francis Williams, of the F.M.S. Railways, Ipoh. There was a large71 words
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Article181 1939-12-27 5 Well-Known Horse Owner Th e death occurred, at his residence, No. 15, Bagan Jermal Road on December 25, of Mr. Khoo Hong Tat, at the age of 41. The late Mr. Hong Tat v’as a well-known race-horse owner, racing under the assumed name of181 words
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Article236 1939-12-27 5 The death took place yesterday at I. p.m., of Mrs Rujalakshimi Vaithialintram wife of Mr. R. Vaithialingam, Clerk-ln-Charge, Stamp Office, Penang al her residence at No 19. Barrack Road from typhoid fever The deceased lady was taken ill about a fortnight ago and was admitted236 words
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Article376 1939-12-27 5 Social Personal Mr. H. B. Clifton, manager. Golconda Estate, Kapar, has returned from long leave and assumed duties. Mr. W. D. Barron has taken over duties from Mr. W. E. Pepys, Johore General Adviser. -I- 4Mr. H. S. Price, manager, Reading Estate and secretary of Klang Club, has returned from376 words
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Article841 1939-12-27 5 Wife Of Po Gardens’ Proprietor Ipoh. Mrs. Lip Poh nee Kok Swee Chee passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, December 23. The funeral, which took place the following day, was well attended. The cortege, headed by the Rev Father Francis Chan, left the841 words
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133 1939-12-27 5 Alor Star. The second Magistrate’s Court at Knlini was crowded with Chettiars, when an interesting maintenance case was brought up before Tuan Syed Idrus, the Second Magistrate when an Indian woman K. R Tavani, brought an action against! the well-known S. M. M. PL. Muthu133 words
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Advertisement70 1939-12-27 5 M'iking History Unbelievable, Yet ’’T’ 1 rue I 9,079 VISITORS WERE THERE LAST NIGHT EOR THE SENSATIONAL OPENING. TO-NIGHT THE New World Presents 1. Dean Tijah Dramatic Co. with Dean Tijah 2. Cantonese Wayang with Sun Mah Sye Chang, Mak Kam Neong. 3. Blind Kronchong Party of Java GATE ADMISSION70 words
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Miscellaneous177 1939-12-27 5 MAJESTIC Last 2 Shows Tonight 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. SONJA HENLE TYRONE in IRVING BERLIN'S “SECOND FIDDLE” with Rudy Vallee—Edna May Oliver Mary Healy A 20th Century-Fox Picture Matinees T oday and Tomorrow At 3 p.m. “CONFESSION" with KAY FRANCIS Cheap Matinee Prices Downstairs 15 30 cts. Tomorrow at MAJESTIC177 words
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Miscellaneous179 1939-12-27 5 QUEEN'S LAS! 3 SHOW'S TODAY 3 P.M. 6.15 P.M. 9.30 P.M. Matinee at 3 p.m. Reduced Price» Downstairs 15, 30 and 50 cents. Bigger, Greater than “Mutiny On Th» Bounty” Charles Laughton in his greatest creation as Sir Humphrey Pengallan Charles Laughton in “JAMAICA INN” Added Attraction 2 REEL OFFICIAL179 words
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Article423 1939-12-27 6 rplIE value, or lack of it, of the Soviet-German Pact is again amply demonstrated by the Nazi refusal to lend M. Stalin the warships which he required for his Finnish campaign. This attitude is hardly surprising in view of Russia’s earlier rejection of the German request for military423 words
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Article140 1939-12-27 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA Charles Laughton in “Jamaica Inn” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Shirley Temple in “Susannah Of The Mounties.” 6.15 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Sonja Henie and Tyrone Power in “Second Fiddle” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ROYAL THEATRE “Nanda Kumar” (Tamil talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m.140 words
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Article526 1939-12-27 6 Wednesday, Dec. 27. f’T'HE air, says Reuter, was calm during the Christmas festival but the fact that there was no activity was due more to bad visibility than to German humaneness. AN the Western fornt, there was no Xmas truce at all. The Germans526 words
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Article575 1939-12-27 6 Local Chinese And The War \DVICE to students about ro leave school is usually sound, but boring. An exception to the rule was the speech macle bv Mr. Chee Tiang Seng at the Hu Seah Girls’ School Graduation Dav. Mr. Chee, who is Vice-President of the Seah575 words
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Advertisement266 1939-12-27 6 AQAWATTE I PURE CEYLON TIT A ))1 F,rSt cho,ce the hostess who II SE 11 nfl b sure of herself and certain of II \\W her guests, admir- 11 /M >ng approval of a \M really refreshing and choice tea. Im Jo' s jr*’ /W Jr*''*7 -X—- z&uL-l '1 II266 words
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Advertisement42 1939-12-27 6 HHBFEHBBB b a a m "BULLFINCH" BUTTER The Brand well-known throughout the whole of Malaya for its Excellence and Purity. THE BUTIER FOK EVERYBODY Obtainable at all the Leading Provision Stores. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., PENANG. Ipob. Singapore Kuala Lumpur. ssaiisswHWS42 words
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Article, Illustration47 1939-12-27 7 <,ra< ‘7, Fle,ds singing her now famous song, “Wish Luck, when she hro'idoae* ,>roa «<ast Somewhere in England s„. Christmas with the British troops behmd the front line in France bringing ha p p i ness and good cheer to our men “Over There47 words
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100 1939-12-27 7 ’’lnjustice Done To Brethren” (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur J/OLLOWING a called by the Selangor Indian Moslem Association of the All-Indian Moslems, Kuala Lumpur on Friday last, it was unanimously resolved to urge the British Government to appoint a I100 words
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1014 1939-12-27 7 INTERESTING ROTARY ADDRESS BY AIR. GORDON LAWES j N an interesting address to the Penang Rotarians entitled An Introduction to the Probation System,” Mr. Gordon Lawes, a member of the National Association of Probation Officers and Assistant Superintendent of Police, Penang, visualised the need for1,014 words
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186 1939-12-27 7 Great interest is being shown in the Jockeys-Trainers golf competition the first series of which will be played during the current Penang Race meeting. The date has so far not been fixed. The matches will be over 18 holes each, for a Challenge Cup presented by Jockey186 words
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Article153 1939-12-27 7 DAUGHTER OF OVERSEER A drowning tragedy occurred at River Road this morning when the body of a fifteen-year-old Chinese girl was found on the j bank of the Sungei Pinang about p5O yards from the bridge. The girl, P’ng Keow Tee, was reported to have left153 words
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169 1939-12-27 7 The opening of the New World, the modern amusement park in Hutton Lane last night, was accorded one of the warmest responses from members of the public. Thousands made their way into the park, which was brilliantly illuminated. Just after the fading of the twilight,169 words
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Advertisement192 1939-12-27 7 MOTHER OF 13 WITHOUT A WRINKLE What a rarity!—a woman with a large family and an unlined face. Read this letter she has written:— “I am a woman of 50, have a family of 13 children, and have not a wrinkle on my face. Some time ago I passed through192 words
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Advertisement297 1939-12-27 7 the V LOOK" V 5 r/ LS THE REWARD I OF DAILY CARE V 4-. l v •jfSs? HP®! Only daily care ensures a lovely complexion Cleanse Tone Nourish say 3 Elizabeth Arden. Cleanse deeply, thoroughly with Ardena Cleansing Cream. Next tone with Ardena Skin Tonic to stimulate the circulation‘and297 words
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Article438 1939-12-27 8 Weekly Share Market Report The following is a record of business done and closing prices of shares in the Local Share Market during the past week. The market generally has come under the influence of the Xmas holidays which together with the declines in the prices of438 words
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Article251 1939-12-27 8 GUTHRIE CO., LIMITED Weekly Rubber Report Singapore, December 14. The last week has brought a very considerable increase in demand from all consuming centres. The London market has been strong on continued buying support, and New York has to some extent followed with increased factory and speculative interest in that251 words
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Article297 1939-12-27 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 6 3 A. Amalg. 6 9 A. Hitam Bangrins 24 3 25 B. Selangors I- 7 Hong Fatts 122 i l-26£ Jelebus Johans 33 Kamras 2 Kamuntings 12 /3 14/3 K. Lanjuts 25, 25,6 Katus 24/6 25/6e< Kramats 12/& 13 K. Kampar297 words
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Article96 1939-12-27 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 5,6 6 A. Amalgamated 7/ 7 6 Ayer Hitam 24,6 25/6 Ayer Weng 99 95 Batu Selangor 1.70 1.75 Hitam Tin 45 474 Hong Fatt 1-171 1-224 Kampong Lanjut 24/6 25/6 Kinta Kellas 7/3 < 9 Kramat Tin 12/6 13' Larut Tin96 words
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Article277 1939-12-27 8 rubber Buyers Seller Allenbys 1.47 j 1-55 Ayer Panas 159 1 Bassetts 55 Batu Lin tangs 12 120 Bentas I* 2 117} Borellis 145 152 i Brogas 75 77} Indragiris 1-55 1.62}c Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.60 2.70 c Lunas I- 85 1.95 c Malaka277 words
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Article233 1939-12-27 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellen Ampats 5/6 5/10} A. Amalgamated 6/7} 7/ Bangrins 24/6 25'6 B. Selangor 1.67} 1.77} Hong Fatts 1.15 1.20 Hitams 44 48 Jelebus 1.10 1.15 Johans 32} 35 Jelapangs 36/ 37/ Kamras 2/ 2/3 Kundangs 13/6 14/ K. Kampars 14/9 15/6 K. Lanjuts 24/9 25/6233 words
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Article209 1939-12-27 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER E uyer3 SeU Bassett 55 > Batu Lintang 1 i 7 > 122 Benta 1.12 > i. 1 7 Broga 72* 75 Hamilton 1.60 Jeram Kuantan 871 Kedah 2.15 225 New Scudai 1.02’ pj Sandy croft 77/ Sungei Tukang 1.12 a MINING. Ampat 5/6 Austral209 words
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Article98 1939-12-27 8 During the week ending December 9, 1939, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 46,244 cases, of which: 38,343 (83 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, nil —per cent) cases to tne Continent oi Europe, 4.175 (9 per cent) cases to Canada, and 3,726 <898 words
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Advertisement887 1939-12-27 8 BANKS Nederlansche sEhMBANKING Handei-Maatschappij CORPORATION (Incorporated in the Colony of Hongkong) TV VZ The liability of members is limited to the x v extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. (NETHERLANDS TRADING Head Office: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 SOCIETY) Issued and fully887 words
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Advertisement124 1939-12-27 8 TRAVEL =lll K.L.M. CAN SAVE YOU WEEKS By Air r Kg LI I Especially under present circumstances, personal the first time. A steward service is always proc contacts simplify business and it pays to take advan- on board. tage of the swift, efficient and regular K.L-M. services. So little time124 words
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Article649 1939-12-27 9 (TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26) SUSPENSION OF PUBLICATION Because of war restrictions the main purposes of the Post Office Daily List cannot meanwhile be achieved. It has therefore been derided to suspend publication of the Daily List as from the Ist January, 1940. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL POST OFFICE The Runnymede Hotel649 words
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Article120 1939-12-27 9 Nine Months For Man Who Assisted Seremban. In the police court on Friday before Mr. J.S.H. Cunyngham-Brown a young Chinese named Lim Wee Ming was charged by Mr. D. R. Matheson, O.C. Detectives, with assisting in the management of an unlawful society which had neither been registered nor120 words
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Article163 1939-12-27 9 I Germany’s attempt to extend the war of nerves to Turkey has been a complete failure, says the Angora cor- respondent of the Daily Telegraph. The attempt has taken the form of at- tacks of this country in the German 1 press, the suggestion163 words
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Article826 1939-12-27 9 St. Dunstan’s War Aims: Home Converted Into Hospital Men and women of the Army, Navy and Air Force, and members of the Regular Fire Brigades and Police Forces who may be blinded in the pretsent war will be cared for by St. Dunstan’s. This was arranged before826 words
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258 1939-12-27 9 New Vessels On Singapore New York Service Singapore. It was announced that four American passenger vessels, formely operated by the United States Lines on the American inter-coastal service, will in future be operated by the American President Line on the Sing<A>ore—New York route. The four ships are the City of258 words
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Advertisement195 1939-12-27 9 T-G y “It makes the f most delicious real custard you ever tasted" wwl l ft IB “Nestle’s recipe is an absolute revelation. I shall never make custard any other way.” Real custard made the new Nestle’s way is a miracle of creamy smoothness—it’s by far the most delicious custard195 words
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Miscellaneous732 1939-12-27 9 TO-DAY B. B. C. 1RANSMISSION— FIVE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. GSB 9.51 Mc/'s (31.55 m.) GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 mj GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) TRANSMISSION—SIX. From 10.00 11.50 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.)732 words
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Miscellaneous465 1939-12-27 9 SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English (Local Time) B. B. C. Transmission 5 6.50 an. 7.50 a.m. Transmission 6 11.20 a.m. Transmission 1 1.50 n m 6.05 p.m. 6.50 p.m Transmission 2 8.35 p.m. 10.20 pan. Transmission 3 11.20 p.m. Transmission 4 1.20 a.m' 4.50 a.m HONGKONG Local Time 8.35465 words
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397 1939-12-27 10 —Reuter. Details of an air battle, which took place on December 18 over Wilhelmshaven, are still being sorted out from a mass of information obtained as the result of a study of reports from individual members of each crew and are only—Reuter. - 397 words
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675 1939-12-27 10 Old War Songs And Carols Sung During Concert London, Dec. 25. Watches were maintained by all R.A.F. Units in France throughout Christmas but many men on the whole enjoye their Christmas dinner in their billets, says Reuters special correspondent with the Air Lorce. Several675 words
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Article, Illustration55 1939-12-27 10 Anti-aircraft gunners at a post in the North of England have turned farmers in their spare time. They help with the work at a nearby farm which supplies many of the meals at the post. The pig in this picture seems to be at home in the arms55 words
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Article92 1939-12-27 10 —8.0. W. Rescue Ship Ordered Avvav Rugby. Dec. 25 Fuller information is now available regarding the torpedoing of the Danish 2.400-tons vessel "Scotia" cn December 7. It is learnt on reliable authority that the Danish steamship "Hafnia" which went to ner rescue and was attempting to pick—8.0. W. - 92 words
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Article225 1939-12-27 10 .—Reuter. Soviet Claim Success In Soiimusalnii Area Helsinki. Dec. 26. In today’s air raids the town of Porvoo on the coast of the Gulf of Finland were bombed resulting in nine civilians being killed. An unsuccessful attempt was made to bomb the Helsinki airport. It.—Reuter. - 225 words
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Article105 1939-12-27 10 —Reuter. Japanese Navy’s Four Control Zones Tokyo. Dec. 26. The Japanese Naxy is placing Chinese waters under four control zones, according to a communique issued by the Navy section of Imperial headquarters. Admiral Oikawa is assuming supreme command of the China area. The communique adds that the—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article224 1939-12-27 10 The National Herald, an Indi < newspaper which has severely critn a British rule, provides a smashing answer to German propaganda about India. “The Indian political situation, it j writes, “has suddenly- assumed ext: iordinary importance for Get man. indio propagandists, who are pourinchivalrous tales all over the224 words
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133 1939-12-27 10 WARDERS OVER POWER ED AND FIVE-HOUR SEIGE MAINTAINED London. Dec. 26. A five-hour mutiny occurred in Londonderry gaol where sixty men zvere interned as Republican suspects for the duration .—Reuter. The mutineers overpowered three warders, locked them in cells, barricaded the door and maintained.—Reuter. - 133 words
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Advertisement293 1939-12-27 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Rank Building. Penang Tel. 1366. Henn Building, Collver Quav, Singapore Tel. 5151. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of Amerv’ Oates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE293 words
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Advertisement240 1939-12-27 10 P.&O.S.N. COMPANY Mail Passenger And Cargo Services. Penang Details on «W»««on. Passengers are requested to registe their requirements but under present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted. A regular service is maintained be ween Singapore, Port Swetten ham, Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S “BULAN”. B. I.S.N. Co., Ltd. Services. Penang240 words
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2713 1939-12-27 11 Sultana’s Runaway Win In Cracks’ Event AAN BREUKELEN SADDLES FOUR WINNERS |-|OYAL HAMPTON, Champion sprinter in Malaya was beaten in the sprint race for cracks yesterday, at the opening day of the Penang Meeting when he was regarded as unbeatable; but he was certainly disgraced2,713 words
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Advertisement173 1939-12-27 11 TO-NIGHT INFORM A L AFTER-DINNER DANCING TO HARRY LAMMERTS RUNNYMEDE ORCHESTRA AT THE E. O. HOTEL From 9.30 pan. till Midnight Why worry about your next Party order from us all pastries and cakes you require: CURRYPUFFS all kind of PIES made fresh to order at any time. We specialize173 words
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692 1939-12-27 12 MOONLIGHT SONATA IN GREAT FORM Measure Moves Nicely On The Track (BY “TIC-TAC”) •4 i INLY a small crowd watched the training this morning at Batu Gan tong, and those who arrived came a little later than usual, even some of the trainers692 words
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Article, Illustration86 1939-12-27 12 Mishap At Races Yesterday ivir. G. W. Kedfearn, the Otticial Starter, had a narrow escape yesterday afternoon. It appears that as the horses were leaving,’ the Parade Ring and going down the ramp to the track for the fourth race, one of the runners, Westenra, jammed86 words
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Article108 1939-12-27 12 A tea-party was held in the premises of the Tong Kheng Seah in honour of Dr. Ong Huck Chye, Vice-Pre-sident of the Seah, for having received tlie Malayan Ceitificate of Honour. Amon; those present at the party were the following; Messrs. Lim Seng108 words
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Article105 1939-12-27 12 A crash between a Municipal lorry and a hired bus occur/ed at Brick Kiln Road near the junction of Kampong Java Baharu this morning Both the lorry and the bus were damaged, but the passengers escaped unhurt. It would appear that the lorry was proceeding105 words
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Article126 1939-12-27 12 —Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 27. The Official News Agency says that Hitler is on his way to Spichem. The Fuehrer crossed the French frontier and promoted the captain commanding the sector to the rank of Major. Hitler’s whole tour was marked by promotions and presents—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article233 1939-12-27 12 —Reuter. Peace Hopes Revived Bv Pope's Appeal Stockholm, Dec. 26. The Afton Bladet states that Christmas was quiet throughout Germany. There was no war news except the reported British Christmas Eve air raid. Hitler spent Christmas with one of the staffs on the front trrTvelling secretly—Reuter. - 233 words
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Article84 1939-12-27 12 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 TIN: Penang $126.25 Business done 75 tons Singapore $126 25 RUBBER: Penang Spot 38j c Singapore Spot 383 c COPRA: Sundried $4 40 buyers. Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.40 sellers Fair Seed $6 oo sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 Rangoon Parboiled No.84 words
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336 1939-12-27 12 —Reuter. Boxing Day Soccer London, Dec. 26. Wolverhampton beat the Football League (AM British) by 3 goals to 2 in a Red Cross match today. Other Boxing Day matches resulted as follows: SOUTH “A” Clapton O. 2, Charlton 7. Crystal P. 0, Arsenal 3.—Reuter. - 336 words
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Advertisement69 1939-12-27 12 A APPLIANCES fß JiL i o n <1 I BwL JBMHI few-1 j t U P“ PYRENE” Sand Con- BL miner complete with ong-handled Scoop and PMOMENE Foam .ncendiarybombTL p B ro- Model Vi*" VealtoM RrRE 7 E Fire Pump, complete with 30 ft. •Uonally recommended Model F.». 2 gallon,69 words
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Advertisement53 1939-12-27 12 NOTICE BOEY KONG CHEE who has been employed as an Agent for this Company is no longer in our employ and has no authority whatsoever to canvas for Life Assurance, conduct business or collect premiums or monies on our behalf. District Manager, THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD PENANG53 words
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Advertisement279 1939-12-27 12 HAADYA£BUILDINGS Haadyai Buildings will be opened on Monday. January Ist 1940. Within the precincts of the buildings are amusements, ball-room, hotel, dining-room (European and Chinese meals) and a CASINO. Admission to the buildings is charged one tical only. The entrance tickets served as numbers of lottery as well which will279 words
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Advertisement453 1939-12-27 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang R rffione 1477 1478 win Telegrams: ‘‘Gazette'’ Rales of Subscription for Pinanr and Sunday Gazette PINANG GAZETU Local s.S. Delivery FM S Monthly $2.50 $3OO Quartet ly 7.50 900 Half-Yearly 15.00 ig OO Yearly 30.C0 SUNDAY GAZETIE Local s.S. Delivery F.M.S Quarterly $1.25 $l5O Half-Yearly 2.50453 words
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