Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 December 1939
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1939-12-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY 317. Vol. XCVII. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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373 1939-12-29 1 MEDIATION NOT IN SIGHT American View THE POPE AND NEW POST-WAR ORDER London, Dec. 29. yiic limes’ Washington correspondent says that at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Mr. Clifton Utley, of the Chicago Council on foreign relations, declared that thel—Reuter. - 373 words
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Article378 1939-12-29 1 .—B. O. W tip C i A uyy Z4r;n cv or&s London, Dec. 29 In a broadcast this evening dealing with “The Navy That Flies’’ a “Naval Eye-Witness,” recallin’ how the Fleet Air Arm was once a branch cf the R.A.F. to which the Royal Navy.—B. O. W . - 378 words
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Article40 1939-12-29 1 I.— Reuter. New York, Dec. 28. The Liverpool freighter “City of Singapore’’ has sent a radio message stating that she was aground inside Sandyhook. The “City of Singapore” later refloated and is apparently not seriously damaged.—Reuter.I.— Reuter. - 40 words
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Article35 1939-12-29 1 REUTER. bONDON, DBC. 20 ACCORDING TO Til/: PARIS RADIO, IT 11 AS BREN ANNOUNCED IN ROME THAT SIGNOR MUSSOLINI WILL BE received by the pope O N JANU A RY 4.REUTER. - 35 words
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52 1939-12-29 1 —Reuter. London, Dec. 28 Reuter’s special correspondent with the B.E.F. reports that from the middle of January, personnel who arrived in France before the end of October will be on the leave list. Hitherto home leave has only been available for those who arrived—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article407 1939-12-29 1 More Proof Available .—8.0. W. Rugby, Dec. 29. I Evidence of the deliberate neutral territorial waters for shipping in defiance of all Principles of international law is, in the testmiony£ survivors from the British steamer De fend.” one of three sh.ps mcluding one neutrai recently.—8.0. W. - 407 words
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141 1939-12-29 1 —Reuter. Shanghai, Dec. 29. The biggest mass air raid since the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese hostilities was launched on Lanchow, the capital of northwestern Kansu Province and an important centre on the supply route from Russia, during the last three days, according to—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article156 1939-12-29 1 —8.0. W. 123 Cargoes Considered Last Week Rugby, Dec. 28 The Ministry of Economic Warfare states that 0:1 December 2G there were 48 neutral ships in ths three contraband control bases in the United Kingdom of which 21 had been there five days or less. Duiing—8.0. W. - 156 words
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Article135 1939-12-29 1 —Reuter. Fulfilling Valuable Function In Britain Rueby, December 28. At the outbreak of the war, C'tizcns Advice Bureaux were set up in London and the Provinces under the auspices of the National Council of Social Service to give advice on family and personal problems in war time.—Reuter. - 135 words
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315 1939-12-29 1 ALLIED AND GERMAN SHIP YARDS WORK OVERTIME London. December Shrouded in the deepest the navat yards of the Allies and Germany are working at fid i ressurv —24 hours a day and seven days a week —in the most dramatic naval race for centuries.—Reuter. - 315 words
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Advertisement17 1939-12-29 1 Mf*/CATE > youß r MtA for North Malaya A Fenanj ;;f S JRGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh.17 words
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Advertisement57 1939-12-29 1 IOOKf /S’ &EST f Agents for North Malaya A Penang >— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD. Penang and Ipoh. I Will V- A IWjfl -Mr-- 'A WMr PHEASANTS M <f?F7c WMr PARTRIDGSS M (Hb GWII£A M z MAUMD DUCK U WOODCOCK fe* TEAL, QUAIL PHONE PENANG—ISOO 1501 BUTTERWORTH 33 C. 9. 12157 words
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793 1939-12-29 2 Visit To King And Queen 01 Italy SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTE SEALED Berlin Is Anxious .Rome, Dec. 28. THE Pope accompanied by over forty high dignitaries 1 of the Church and Papal Court visited the King and Queen at the Quirinal. The visit is regarded asReuter. - 793 words
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Article119 1939-12-29 2 —Reuter. From Jan. 2 12 OUNCES A WEEK London, Dec. 28 The Ministry of Food announces that sugar rationing at the rate of twelve ounces per head weekly will commence on January 8, 1940. There will be “appropriate” ration for the manufacture of sweet chocolates. The—Reuter. - 119 words
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174 1939-12-29 2 —Reuter. Troops Must Be Kept In State Of Mobilisation Brussels, Dec. 28 The expense of keeping troops mobilised was stressed by the Premier. M. Pierlot. speaking in the Senate, when he declared that the Government could not accept any amendments to the financial proposals—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article87 1939-12-29 2 963 were killed and 443 injured.—Reuter. Erzinijan Now A Mass Of Flaming Ruins Istanbul, Dec. 28. Earthquake deaths in Anatolia are now feared to be in the neighbourhood of eight thousand but the final figures are unlikely to be shown for several days owing to the interruption of963 were killed and 443 injured.—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article74 1939-12-29 2 —Reuter. Seen In Japanese Waters Tokyo, Dec. 28. The Domei Agency says that a mysterious white-painted warship of about a thousand tons was sighted by the pilot of a Japanese air liner inside Japanese tem-| torial waters off Fukuoka. Another strange vessel was sighted yesterday in Japanese territorial—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article168 1939-12-29 2 —rtnitrr: Fog Holds Up Air j Activity Paris. December 28 j While the fog held up aircraft during I the past twenty-four hours, there has been considerable patrol activity by both sides in numerous sectors from the Rhine to the Moselle. The Germans made a—rtnitrr: - 168 words
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Article85 1939-12-29 2 t. —Reuter. Big Quantity Recovered By Eire Police Dublin. December 28. During the search for the million bullets captured by I.R.A. men at Phoenix Park, the police and military authorities, following another day of activity, unearthed a second quantity of ammunition near Kildare. The second findt.—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article62 1939-12-29 2 —Reuter. British Intelligence Service In Europe Amsterdam, December 28. Replying to a question by M. Wynkoop. Communist Member, in the Second Chamber about the alleged existence at the Hague of the Central Bureau for Western Europe of the British Intelligence Service, the Minister of Justice stated—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article53 1939-12-29 2 —Reuter. Extremist Periodicals Prohibited London, Dec. 28. The Ulster Minister for Home Affairs has, under the Civil Authorities’ Special Powers Act, prohibited the circulation of certain small newspapers from January 1 next to December 31, 1940. The banned periodicals include the “Republiq Congress,” Wolfetone Weekly,” “Irish Freedom”—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article830 1939-12-29 2 Russians Outfought By Einns Rugby, D ec. 2. r pHE progress of operations in the Russo-Finnis >n- flict is being closely studied here and the »vspapers are agreed that in everything but numb Sstrategy, tactics, efficiency of weapons and indr !a fighting power—the Finns have proved’—Reuter. - 830 words
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Article165 1939-12-29 2 —Reuter. Complete Economic Reorganisation Likely Zurich. December 28 Germany's economic policy will have to be completely reorganised in the near future, declares the Berlin com of the Neue Zurc n er Zeitung who says that since the outbreak of the war Germany’s economic structure has—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article24 1939-12-29 2 —R.uter. Kaunas D Fresh classes will be call lours in Germany in the cording to a Berlin dispat<—R.uter. - 24 words
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310 1939-12-29 2 FULL SUPPORT FOR BRITAIN Reuter. Allahabad, Dec. 28. The All-India National Liberal Federation passed a resolution strongly condemning the Nazi policy of aggression against smaller nations in Europe. The resolution expressed sympathy with the democracies fighting Germany and appealed to all Indians to give supportReuter. - 310 words
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Advertisement177 1939-12-29 2 THE BEST DIET DURING CONVALESCENCE After operations, or wasting and other diseases, you feel so weak and exhausted that you wonder whether you’ll ever feel really well again Everyone urges you to eat. Yet food nauseates you. But you simply must eat. Doctors all over the world have found that177 words
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Article614 1939-12-29 3 Three Boys In The Lines “Congratulated” PRIVATE AGED 70 IS GRANDFATHER rpHREE boy soldiers are waiting to hear if they must return from France because they are too young to fight for Britain, and a grandfather who joined up at 70 is expecting to614 words
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Article129 1939-12-29 3 Doorn, Holland. The ex-Kaiser, who is 80, narrowly escaped injury when three trees were uprooted and crashed near his open car during a gale. The weather was so rough that barges on the Rhine a few miles away were capsized, but the ex-Kaiser insisted on129 words
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Article163 1939-12-29 3 Machinery used in one process o making certain shells for Britam i based < n designs smuggled into th C' untry from Germany. A Germ an-Jewish brough them, more than two years ago. When a “Daily Herald" correspon cant saw the plant working at163 words
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Article58 1939-12-29 3 An officer's life was saved by th. act which earned the Military Mede for Private Bert Short in Palestine. x e Oliw al report says: “A small ■i.' was fired on and the officer was hit in the arm. Private Short ran ciward, carried the58 words
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Article42 1939-12-29 3 Washington. German goods are specifically daced cn a black list and barred from receiving tariff) cj nci'S’oris a trad’ agreement with Venezuela proclaimed by President Roosevelt. The blacklisting is because Germany discriminates against United States goods.42 words
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Article670 1939-12-29 3 THE TRUTH ABOUT “GERMAN SOCIALISM" By GEORGE HICKS, M.P. IVTOW that the Nazis are desperately trying to come to terms with Soviet Russia, they have been compelled to switch their propaganda to a new line. Instead of telling us that Nazi Germany Is a bulwark against Bolshevism.670 words
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Advertisement121 1939-12-29 3 p—-CHEVROLET for 1940-—n PERFECTED HYDRAULIC BRAKES. Fitted for 4th BODYWORK. An even higher standard of excellent successive year as standard e ]uipment. > «dyvvork incorporated in new models. On De Luxe models only:— CONVENTIONAL SPRINGING. Exclusive Chevrolet VACUUM OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL GEAR conventional springing prevents st e sway ro ing;121 words
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Miscellaneous43 1939-12-29 3 MfewS W7THT 4 By T. H. PaMner The Dutch have recently made tests of flooding their frontier. I? X > J "ft w Wife) I If you still insist that we're in the North Sea, Doppeldummer, how do you account for those traffic lights?43 words
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184 1939-12-29 4 ACCUSED COMMITTED TO ASSIZES Singapore. Norman Albert Jansen, an elderly Eurasian, was committed to the Assizes on Wednesday on a charge of possession of 350 counterfeit 20-cent Straits Settlements coins. Jansen reserved his defence and was allowed bail of $l,OOO, by the fourth police magistrate,184 words
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Article116 1939-12-29 4 Under Influence Of Liquor Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday. Bail in the sum of $l5O was allowed in the case in which a lawyer’s clerk named Ponnampalam stood charged before Mr. R. C. Redman in the First Court on Wednesday with driving a car while under the116 words
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Article, Illustration418 1939-12-29 4 POWER OF SEEING ANY CAMPAIGN THROUGH TO THE END On the shoulders of Sir Kingsley Wood rests one of the heaviest burdens of the war. As Air Minister, he is responsible: for Britain’s supremacy in the air. He knows the gravity of I this responsibility. Britain418 words
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Article102 1939-12-29 4 Kuala Lumpur A Chinese was arrested in the early hours of Christmas day when the Kuala Lumpur police raided his house and found him, it is alleged. making counterfeit coins. A large number of counterfeit coins and apparatus were seized. The Chinese, was produced in the Police102 words
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108 1939-12-29 4 COPIES IN PLAIN LANGUAGE FOR CENSOR Information has been received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies that the use of the following codes for telegrams between the United Kingdom and all Colonial Dependencies will be authorized from January 1, 1940. Bentleys108 words
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485 1939-12-29 4 Driver Of Car Exonerated Singapore. The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter, on Wednesday opened an inquest into the death of a young Armenian, Gregory Christopher Seth, who died of injuries received in a collision while riding his motor-cycle at the junction of Pennefather and485 words
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178 1939-12-29 4 80 FIJI CHEW REPRESENTAT IVES MEET IN K. LUMPUR Kuala Lumpur. Towkay Wong Pak Choy, the wellknown local miner and philanthropist, presided at the conference of the Malayan Fui Chews, which was held in Kuala Lumpur last Sunday. Nearly 80 representatives from the various States and the Straits Settlements were178 words
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Article271 1939-12-29 4 Two Solemnised At Singapore Cathedral Singapore. Mr. Hairy Norman croft, civil engineer of Topham, Jones and Railton. Ltd., Naval Base, and Miss Eileen Amy Reddy, who arrived in Singapore from England last v. cek. were married at St. Andrew’s Cathedral bv Archdeacon Graham White on Wednesday. Mr. R.271 words
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302 1939-12-29 4 Salvation Army In Singapore Entertain Hundred Singapore. About 100 poor Eurasians from homes scattered all over Singapore, sat down to a Christmas dinner at the Salvation Army headquarters in Tank Road and was then entertained to a show of song, music and magic. They went302 words
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Article648 1939-12-29 4 Surat Perkha ba ran Melayu News in Malay December 27. It is suggested that read. should cut out this Romanised Malay and hai to Malay members of households, thus helping to I. //ze Malay population inform d about the progress of th.' These Malay news bulletins be published daily. Pada648 words
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Article55 1939-12-29 4 At the “Esplanade” tomoi !<vV > 6 00 p.m.—7.30 p.m. 1. March—Scotland The Brave lluin* 2. Selection —English—Hartmann 3. Waltz—Blue Danube —Strauss. 4. Overture—Nell Gwyn —Germai 5. Songs. (a) The Bonnie Banks O’Loch Lomond Heib* ,L (b) Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes6. Selection—Reminiscences d 0 land.—55 words
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Advertisement106 1939-12-29 4 Cool fragrance that lasts To keep you refreshed and attractive all day long Himalaya Bouquet Perfume! /jMSKg? The delightful flower fragrance remains as sweet and cool at the end of a busy day as it is in the I early morning. The exquisite k IMF X/XXfc aroma of Himalaya is106 words
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318 1939-12-29 5 K hehs Continue Work jyiORE than a hundred Kheh shoe-makers, who had threatened to go on strike a fortnight ago in their petition to their employers, have been granted an increase in their wages. These shoe-makers are the employees of Chop Yoo Woo,318 words
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Article121 1939-12-29 5 Mr. Yeoh Sin Boon And Miss Tan Ah Keat Alor Star. The wedding took place at the Hwa Keow Chinese School. Kampong Perak, during the week-end of Mr. Yeoh Sin Boon, clerk attached to Baling Estate, Kuala Ketil, and Miss Tan Ah Keat, eldest daughter121 words
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Article288 1939-12-29 5 A British plantation of more than ordinary importance has recently been the subject of an article in Fortune, a de luxe American periodical devoted to business. While cotton is the chief crop, the Delta and Pine Land Company is in the once heavily timbered Delta region of the Mississippi288 words
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Article117 1939-12-29 5 Ipoh. Quite a stir was caused at the Ipoh Railway Station on Wednesday evening when a Third Class carriage attached tc the 6 o’clock local train from Kuala Lumpur caught fire. As the train approached the station, dense smoke was seen coming out of the carriage.117 words
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Article446 1939-12-29 5 Excellent Shows At The Cabarets rplIE passing of the old year, and the ushering in of the new 1 will be celebrated in Penang with the usual pomp and splendour. Another big influx of visitors is expected from the mainland during the New Year holidays,446 words
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Article52 1939-12-29 5 NO VISITORS ON P. O. BOATS In the interests of safety, and in the present abnormal conditions, no visitor: will be allowed on board any P. O. steamer while at this port, nor will visitors be permitted to go to that portion of Swettenham Wharf alongside which P. O. vessels52 words
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Article91 1939-12-29 5 The death occurred early yesterday morning, at 17a, Northam Road, of Madam Ho Kok Njong at the age of 84, mother of Messrs. Lee Tian Siew J.P., a leading member of the Chinese community and landed proprietor, and Lee Choong Siew. The deceased leaves91 words
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Article34 1939-12-29 5 Mrs. T. E. Conaghan has arrived in Penang from home, accompanied by her son, Mr. George H. Conaghan, who is joining the legal firm of Messrs. Wreford and Thornton, Penang.34 words
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Article262 1939-12-29 5 Took Master’s Car Out Without Permission Y YEAR-OLD Tamil found himself in trouble when he attempted to take his master’s car out for a joyride, although not possessing a driver’s licence, for he crashed into a wall in a back-lane between Malay Street and Carnarvon Lane262 words
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Article158 1939-12-29 5 omen’s Donations Amount previously acknowledged $4,073.72 Mrs. Miles—Snowball Bridge mahjong at Runnymede Hotel 590.70 Wesley Methodist Lad.es Aid 50.00 Tiny Tots Takings 17.00 Mrs. T. Rogers—Snowball Bridge 9.00 Malay Ladies—List No. 2 Che Beebi (V. K. Abdul Cader) 20.00 Che Jah (V. K. Md. Ismail) 10.00158 words
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Article66 1939-12-29 5 Alleged To Have Entered Bank Singapore, Dec. 28. YOUNG European, Robin Aylmer Elliott, was produced today in the Third Magistrate’s Court before Mr. H. Watson, on a charge of house-breaking by entering the Mercantile Bank yesterday evening. The charge having been explained to the accused, the66 words
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Article76 1939-12-29 5 Fell On Sharp Piece Of Metal A Chinese woman was brought to th*General Hospital from Batu Üban with a history of having sustained an injuryin a fall. The wound is believed to have been caused by a sharp piece of metal. She is reported to have fallen on76 words
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Article61 1939-12-29 5 Ipoh. On January 7, 1940, representatives of all Chinese associations, guilds, clubs, schools and other public bodies in Perak will entertain Mr. Lau Pak Khuan, J.P. to an “At Home” at the Perak Chinese Association, Kuala Kangsar Road, on the occasion of his recent appointment61 words
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Article477 1939-12-29 5 Social Personal Mr. K. Nagalinganii Station Master, Johore Bahru, is shortly going on transfer to Tanjong Rambutan. j Mr. C. A. de Silva, of the Kuala Lumpur, Health Office, is being trans- I ferred to Lumut in the beginning of January. Mr. C. S. Kneebone, Superinten- dent of the Kamunting477 words
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Advertisement154 1939-12-29 5 RENDEZVOUS IN COOL COMFORT AT THE ’f i-'O- 3 SHOWS iui»AY AT 3.00 6.15 9.30 P.M. CONHJCT! I For Reservations, Plans At REX THEATRE Box-office ’Phone 2565. WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILEWithout Colo-el-Aui Yo.'ll J"»P Ort of Bed Fall of Vim and Vigour. Your liver should P°“U o d “\iy154 words
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Advertisement65 1939-12-29 5 TO-NIGHT THE NEW WORLD PRESENTS 1. Dean Tijah Dramatic Co. with Dean and Tijah. 2. Cantonese Wayang with Sun Mah Sye Chang, Mak Kam Neong. GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY After smoking do this.... Soothe your throat, retresh vour mouth, sweeten your breath, and i make the next smoke taste65 words
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Miscellaneous161 1939-12-29 5 MAJESTIC 3 SHG'jf.s t.'/OAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 3 P.M. PRICKS 15, 30 AND 50 CENTS DOWNSTAIRS "The Funniest, Wittiest Comedy of the Year “NAUGHTY BUT' NICE” HILARIOUS AS A SPINSTER’S SPREE! SPICY AS A SHOWGIRL’S DIARY! ALSO LATEST PATHE GAZETTE FOX BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS H.M.S. Rawalpindi’s Gallant Fight Finland Invaded161 words
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Miscellaneous212 1939-12-29 5 “Manon” Exotic, Beautiful Eurasian Girl of Saigon What Was The Secret Of Her iSpell Over All Men QUEEN’S TONIGHT AT 6.15 P.M. AND 9.30 P.M. MATINEE TOMORROW AT 3 P.M.— Reduced Prices Downstairs 15, 30 50 cents. Equipped with the world-famous and most expensive Western Electric Sound System. Installed only212 words
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Article424 1939-12-29 6 rplIE news given by yesterday's British Official Wireless message regarding the growing jealousy between the Army and the Gestapo in Poland confirms recent reports of unrest in German-oc-cupied territory. It is good advice in war-time to be very cautious before accepting too completely stories of disruption in the424 words
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Article142 1939-12-29 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA Robert Taylor and Hedy Lamarr in “Lady of the Tropics” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Shirley Temple in “Susannah Of The Mounties.” 6.15 9.30 p.m MAJESTIC CINEMA Dick Powell, Ann Sheridan and Gale Page in “Naughty But Nice” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. KOVAL THEATRE142 words
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Article706 1939-12-29 6 In Memoriam IVJY colleague “Tic tac writes: Death has removed in the prime of life one of the most lovable 1 personalities it has been my good j fortune to meet —Khoo Hong i at, j generally known as “Kitchie” to all his intimates, and I am706 words
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Article486 1939-12-29 6 Friday, Dec. 29. <HROUDED in the deepest secrecy, the shipyards of Germany and the Allies are working at full pressure 24 hours a day in the most dramatic naval race for centuries, says Reuter. TV7HILE Germany is known to be producing at least four486 words
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Advertisement242 1939-12-29 6 I I Gifts of Pleasure to the Giver and Receiver j i A LARGE VARIETY OF SILVER WARE DISPLAYED AT OUR SHOWROOMS. Select yours early to avoid disappointmentI I Oriental Gem Stores Manufacturing Jewellers Diamond Merchants. 3A, PENANG ROAD, 146. BREWSTER ROAD, I PENANG—Phone 1513. IPOH. I J E.&O. HOTEL242 words
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Advertisement34 1939-12-29 6 EVERYBODY’S FAVOURITE .For ANY OCCASION .NibMoi i> jj Ji,>ll wu|| Produce of THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE Co., COGNAC. Established in 1838. Sole Agents Henry AX augh Co., Ltd. Penang, Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur.34 words
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Obituary45 1939-12-29 6 DOMESTIC OCCI RRENCE ACKNOW LEDGMLNT The family of the late Madam Seow Foong Lean beg to thank all those who attended the funeral this morning, sent wreaths, letter and telegrams of condolence those who lent their cars and also those who assisted at the funeral.45 words
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Article486 1939-12-29 7 Back To Tyranny Of The Dark A ges <The Editor Pina ng Gazette" j Sir, '•Subconsciousness, Humility, ooedience, produce if uncorrected, in t,« s a nation of Blaves w hosc becomes an incentive to tyranny. In religion they nroduee rm. 17 14 falsenood Ve T he m 1»?““™“°" of statement486 words
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123 1939-12-29 7 A Ford V-8 saloon, proceeding along Macalister Road towards the old Race Course, crashed into the rear of another car, a tourer, at the junction of Rangoon Road last night. The occupants of the two cars were not injured. It would appear that the123 words
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Article147 1939-12-29 7 FEATURES OF THE FOUR “CITY B< >A' IS The American President Lines announce a n.w service to Am rica which will be of interest to the public. 0 pa^ l ’”rican interformerly operated by United States Lines in e to coastal service, will be placed147 words
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294 1939-12-29 7 Short-lived Strike Of (hie Day Over r PHOLSANDS of hawkers in Penang, who have so strongly protested against licensing measures imposed by the Municipality, and which come into force on January 1, 1940, after staging a day’s strike yesterday, have been persuaded to resume294 words
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Article396 1939-12-29 7 •OOMPH" SWING IN •NAUGHTY BI T NICE” Those who like broad humour and swing music will find plenty to enthuse over in “Naughty But Nice,’ the current attraction at the Majestic, but real admirers of Ann Sheridan, who recognise the talent which she possesses, must feel396 words
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Article61 1939-12-29 7 The following further donations to the Christmas Fund of the Penang Convent are acknowledged: Previously acknowledged $553.57 Mr. C.S.C.C. 3.00 Mr. J. R. Burnham 5.00 Mr. Phillips 25.00 Mr. Valerie Delphine Brown 5.00 Mr. Yap Yoen Fook 5.00 Mrs. Preskane 25.00 Mr. Mrs. Hamilton 1.00 Mr.61 words
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Article133 1939-12-29 7 Though war stress may be felt in every other quarter, let Christmas be Christmas still for the children! Such was the kind thought of the organisers and benefactors whose united efforts made it possible for the Lady Superior to hold the Xmas-Tree as usual at133 words
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158 1939-12-29 7 Kulim. The Kulim Police Club celebrated its anniversary with a Malay dinner at their club house on Wednesday nighi, ar 8.30 p.m., when a very large gathering, which included Mr. G. C. Madoc (President), and H. H. Tunku Abdul Rahman, the District Officer. Kulim attended.158 words
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58 1939-12-29 7 Expectations that the Malaya Patriotic Fund would j reach the million dollar mark during Christmas have been realised, an official intima- i tion to this effect has been received by Mrs. A. M Goodman, who is in receipt of a wire from the Chairman, informing her58 words
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387 1939-12-29 7 A very interesting function took place at The Salvation Army Headquarters in i Macalister Road this week, when ovei 160 children and their workers gathered for a Christmas Party. The proceedings were scheduled to commence at 4-30 p.m., but the enthusiasm of the children387 words
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76 1939-12-29 7 Singapore, i In expulsion order has been issued against a member oi the committee of the Singapore China Relief Fund, who had been encouraging unlawful societies under cover of the genuinely patriotic and legitimate activities of the fund. This was announced to the76 words
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420 1939-12-29 7 In the New ear it will be possible to contribute to the > Alalaya Patriotic Fund in the h uniblest unit of Malayan cur J rency, for one-cent poster stamps will then be on sale in aid of the Fund. It will be recalled420 words
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64 1939-12-29 7 The offices of the Supreme Court were broken into in the early hours of this morning, when articles to the value of over $l5O were stolen. It is reported that entry was gained into the premises by breaking through one of the doors. Following a64 words
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Advertisement107 1939-12-29 7 GIVE GIFTS of H endry’s BISHOP STREET K. Lumpur Penang S’pore. Announcing A NEW TRUFOOD PRODUCT A PROGRESSIVE NUTRITIVE FOOD FOR BABY FROM 10 TO 24 MONTHS CONTAINS Animal Protein Bone Marrow emulsified Cream Fat the soluble Carbohydrates, Lactose and Glucose Mineral salts Organic Iron Lecithin Calcium witn tested Vitamins107 words
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Article637 1939-12-29 8 Approaching Holidays Affect Coni modi tv London, October 31 Plantation. —Yesterday morning a communication was received from the Homeward Conference intimating that owing to Government requirements there would be a very considerable shortage of Homeward Freight space during November and December. It was added that as637 words
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Article101 1939-12-29 8 Pennn'T. December 27. 1939. (Bu Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/U Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/1* Or New York Demand 46 7/8 Canadian 51 11 'l6 On France Demand 2054101 words
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Article252 1939-12-29 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MININij Buj,eis Seller* Ampats 5 K A. Amalgamated 6/74 7/ A. Wengs 874 92 j Bangrins 24 25/ B. Selangors 1.674 1-75 Hong Fatts 1 Hitams 44 48 Jelebus 1-10 1.15 Johans 324 35 Jelapangs 35 36 Kamras 2/ 2/3 K. Kamuntings 9/ 9 6 K. Kampars252 words
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Article281 1939-12-29 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller? Allenbys 145 1.55 Ayer Panas 1.50 1.574 Bassetts 55 60 Batu Lintangs 1.174 1.224 Bentas 1.124 1.1710 Borellis 1.45 1 524 Brogas 74 76 Indragiris 1.45 1.50 ex Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.60 2.70 c Lunas 1 824 1.924 c Malaka Pindas281 words
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Article200 1939-12-29 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers Ayer Hitam 25 Ban grin 24 25 Batu Selangor 1-674 1721 Hitam Tin 45 47 Hong Fatt 1.174 1.22} Jelebu 1-1® Kampong Kamunting 9/ 9/6 Kampong Lanjut 24/6 25/6 Katu 24 25 Kinta Kellas 7 3 7/9 Klang River 2.174 2.22} Kuchai 1-70 1-75200 words
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Article259 1939-12-29 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER F avers Selleri Batu Lintang 1.174 1.22} Bdrelli 1-45 1.50 ex Hamilton 1-60 1.65ev Pant Perak 1.65 1.75 Sungei Tukang 1.12} 1.15 Temerloh 65 67} Ulu Benut 37} 40 MINING. Ampat 5/3 5/6 Austral Anial 6 ‘4 7/3 Ayer Hitam 24/ 25 6 Batu Selangor259 words
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Article298 1939-12-29 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Selleri Ampat 5/3 5/9 A. Amalg. 6/9 7/3 A. Hitam 24/9 25/9 Bangrins 24 25 B. Selangors 1.67} 1.72} Hong Fatts 1.17 1.21 Jelebus 1.07} 1.12» Johans 33 35 Kamras 2/ 2/3 Kamuntings 13 13 9 K. Lanjuts 25/ 25 6 Katus 24/6 25298 words
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Article148 1939-12-29 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £247 10. 0. £250 0. 0 “Forward” £246 15. 0 £249 5 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot” $124.75 $126.25 Business done 150 tons 75 tons PENANG “Spot $124.75 $126.25 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” ll%d. ll%d. “Forward” 11 9|l6d. H ll|l6d SINGAPORE: “Spot” 38%c 38%c. PENANG:148 words
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Advertisement895 1939-12-29 8 BANKS THE CHARTERED BANK jl rt OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA < L-———j• (Incorporated in England by > fcggglsJffllAXgj J t Roya’ Charter 1853) Paid-up Capital £3.000.000 --V Reserve Fund £3,000,000 MFv Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 —1 'v 4 Head Office zl-1 No. 38. Bishopgate. London, E. G. 2895 words
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Article388 1939-12-29 9 Complete Failure Of Nazi Propaganda That India remains firmly opposed to Nazi policies and will not be deceived by propaganda directed towards her is made clear in an editorial in the Tamil Nesan, the F.M.S. Tamil daily newspaper. Germany (says this editorial) has been paying a good388 words
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Article90 1939-12-29 9 London. Lieut.-Commander Russell ListerKaye, of Norfolk House, Windsor-ter-race, Plymouth, was summoned at the Westminster Police Court as the putative father of the child of Alys Emily Hughes. Mr. Vernon Gattie, for the naval officer, applied for an adjournment. He said Mrs. Hughes was a married90 words
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Article768 1939-12-29 9 (THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28.) SUSPENSION OF PUBLICATION Because of war restrictions the main purposes of the Post Office Daily List cannot meanwhile be achieved. It has therefore been decided to suspend pubiitiation of the Daily List as from the Ist January, 1940. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL POST OFFICE The Runnymede Hotel768 words
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Article425 1939-12-29 9 ‘Reckless* Seizures (Condemned London. A protest against what is called the “reckless and inconsiderate” methods adopted in requisitioning hotels for the use of staffs of Government Departments is made by the Hotels and Restaurants Association, a body which represents more than £100,000,000 of capital invested in425 words
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Article418 1939-12-29 9 Police Drive To Prevent Soldiers Being Robbed London, Nov. 21. < Fifteen detectives who know more than anyone else about the underworld of Soho and the West End are trying to clean up the racketeering' there be- fore the toorps come home on Christ- mas418 words
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Article599 1939-12-29 9 American (ifficial View Demands of Germany’s war mrchine will force it to postpone the self-suffi-ciency programme that was to have made the country independent of outside oil by 1942, the United States comcommercial attache at Berlin predicted on Oct. 8 in a report to the Commerce599 words
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Miscellaneous1612 1939-12-29 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS B. B. C. BROADCASTING transmission— News In English 41°"! m 4 t 7 9 am (Locai e > 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) BBC GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31 32 m c ccn GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25 29 m) Transmission 5 6.50 am. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m) 71,612 words
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Miscellaneous237 1939-12-29 9 PENANG ZHJ 6.08 mc/s <49.3 m.) i A.M. 7.30 Light Music. 7.50 8.8. C. Full News Bulletin (Rebroadcast). 8.10 Close Down, (approx.) P.M. 445 Race Results Commentary. 6.00 Chinese Programme. 6.40 News in Hokkien. 6.50 8.8. C. Full News Bulletin (Rebroadcast). 7.10 Race Results, (appiox.) 7.15 Indian Programme. 7.40 News237 words
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91 1939-12-29 10 8.0. W Rugby, De 28. Yestclday eve lung's French official communique states Very marked activity occurred on itr.er side of patrols and reconnaissances between the Moselle and the Haar During the last three weeks, two enemy submarines have been, successfully attacked tr. our patrol ships,8.0. W - 91 words
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Article43 1939-12-29 10 Reuter. Negotiations Nova Suspended Berne, Dec. 28. Anglo-French-Swiss trade negotiations have been suspended and the Swiss delegation has returned from Paris, according to a wireless announcement. The report submitted to the Federal Council revealed considerable differences of opinion between the parties.—Reuter. - 43 words
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254 1939-12-29 10 .—Reuter. GREATEST NATURAL DISASTER Shocks Particularly Severe Between Tokat And Sivas Istanbul, Dec. 28 It is feared that the earthquake death-roll is nearing eight thousand. This is the greatest natural disaster that has ever happened in Turkey. In the Tokat region alone 963 were killed and.—Reuter. - 254 words
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83 1939-12-29 10 Stockholm. Decembei 28. A number of ships detained by Germany are reported to have been released following the conclusion of the trade talks between the t.vo countries in Berlin. It is understood that their detention was one of the subjects discussed. A prominent Swedish shipper83 words
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644 1939-12-29 10 JAPANESE IN INNER MONG OU A HARD PRESSED BY CHINESE OFFENSIVES Peiping, Dec. 28 Reports that guerillas are increasingly active along the important Tientsin-Pukow railway, blowing up bridges and portions of track and making the train service very erratic are confirmed by foreign travellers—Reuter - 644 words
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Article406 1939-12-29 10 —Reuter. VZJNG STORY OF HIE SEA London. Dec. 27 Their ship cut in halt by a German torpedo, the crew of the London tanker “San Alberto” has returned here. This aimizir.j story of the sea became known last night. Tht 'San Alberto' was attacked—Reuter. - 406 words
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Article63 1939-12-29 10 Reuter R.A.F. Fighter Mistaken For Enemy Raider London. Dec. 28. The Air Ministry announces the reports that German aircraft made an extensive reconnaissance over the Thames estuary yesterday morning are without foundation. R.A.F. fighter command patrols were active in the area during the morning and it isReuter - 63 words
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Article53 1939-12-29 10 .—Reuter. 40.000 Tons Seized By French Last Week Paris. Dec 28. The French contraband control brought sixteen vessels to harbour for examination during the week ending Dec. 24 and seized 40,000 tons of merchandise. Since the outbreak of war, the French Navy brought 217 sirps to port and seized.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article73 1939-12-29 10 —8.0. W. Announcement W Ml B< Made Shortly Rugby, Dec 2s It is understood that announ< of the date on which meat rata will come into force will be made ti iyRationing is the natural result <n Government’s decision to take e< of the sale, slaughter and dis—8.0. W. - 73 words
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Advertisement348 1939-12-29 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. -Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. Aeean Building. Collyer Quay. Singapore Tel. 515 L BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of Ameri< > Ontea are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT348 words
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Advertisement161 1939-12-29 10 P.&O.S.N. COMPANY Mail Passenger And Cargo Services, The P. O. Company wishes to inform the Public that in the interests of safety during the present abnormal conditions, no visitors w be allowed on board their steamers, neith will they be permitted to go on that portit of the wharf alongside161 words
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1330 1939-12-29 11 Van Breukelen To Have Another Good Day WATCH THE MARLANDBAGBY COMBINATION (Ry “TiC-TAC”) THE leading trainer, van Breukelen, should have another good day tomorrow, the second day of the Penang Turf Club Xmas-New Year Meeting. He should have at least three winners but1,330 words
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Article, Illustration94 1939-12-29 11 Three Centuries In Succession Sydney, S. J. McCabe, the Australian Test batsman, occupies both first and second places in the race for the "fastest century of the season" in Sydney first-grade cricket. He has scored three successive centuries for Mosman for an aggregate of 470 runs. He94 words
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Article195 1939-12-29 11 Two Nil Victory For Chinese An interesting hockey friendly between ihe Chinese Recreation Club “A" and the Penang Sports Club “A" resulted in a creditable win for the former by 2 goals to nil. on the latter's ground yesterday evening. In the first half the195 words
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Article68 1939-12-29 11 Kum Kong Team Beat Loon Seng Team The Kum Kong Basket-Ball Team defeated the Loon Seng Basket-Ball Team by 36 points to 21 points at the Argyll Road Court this evening. Mr. Cheah Phee Yen refereed the match. The following represented the Kum Kong 8.8. Team. Chee Teng Kok,68 words
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Article84 1939-12-29 11 Xmas Ball Sweep Mixed Foursomes Results The following are the results of the Penang Sports Club Christmas Ball Sweep played over the Christmas Holidays and of the Monthly Mixed Foursomes Competition played on December 27. X’MAS BALL SWEEP Best Ist Nine: J. C. Nauen 34 Best 2nd Nine:84 words
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Article92 1939-12-29 11 Ipoh. Final arrangements are being made for the Kinta Swimming Club Gala on New Year Day. The President and Committee of the Club extend their cordial invitation to all members and their families to the Gala. The annual prize-giving will also be held at the same92 words
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1356 1939-12-29 11 Impressive Display By Punjab Regiment (BY “ALISKA*’) lOCAL hockey players and enthusiasts of the game are keenly looking forward to the return inter-State match against Perak at Ipoh on January 6, 1940, and those against Kedah and Selangor, at Penang on January 12 and at1,356 words
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Article43 1939-12-29 11 RACE 1: AMAZON. EASTERN WAVE. MARCHETA 11. FURIOUS. A RACE S: ZOLFANELLA. *1 GRAFMOND. RACE 4: JULY THE SEVENTH. GOLDEN ARROW. RACE 5: MURRAY COURT. ST. CHARLES. RACE 6: ALBA. STRAIGHT FLIGHT. RACE 7: MEASURE. HARLEQUIN. RACE 8: BEANO. ECHO.43 words
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Article197 1939-12-29 11 —Reuter. Stolen Ammunition ARMED CORDON IN DUBLIN Dublin, Dec. 28. An armed military cord an still ringed the city tonight as police and troops continued to search for the ammunition stolen from Phoenix Park on Saturday. Twenty arrests have already been made and the search goes—Reuter. - 197 words
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Article22 1939-12-29 11 London, Dec. 28 The war time civil budget totalling some £438,000,000 exceeds last year’s budget by nearly £90,000,000.22 words
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Advertisement210 1939-12-29 11 ODD llrescription M If you are a sufferer front 111 Eczema, Ringworm, Dhobiea ltch, Salt Rheum, Prickly Heat, Psoriasis, Singapore Foot, Itching Eruptions ana Rashes, use BB D.D.D. Prescription. Just a few fl drops of this marvellous lotion and you hare instant relief. Irritation fl and pain goea at once,210 words
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890 1939-12-29 12 MURRAY COURT’S CHANCES TOMORROW i Brawny Lad And Sweet Colette For Doubles? (By QLOW work was the order of the day on the tracks thi> morning, but one or two did some smart gallops and Echo in particular ridden by McLachlan, did a890 words
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Article79 1939-12-29 12 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. TIN: Penang $124.75 Business done 125 tons Singapore $124.75 RUBBER; Penang Spot 38Ac Singapore Spot 38gC COPRA: Sundried $4.50 nom. Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.40 sellers Fair Seed $5.80 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $8.20 Rangoon Parboiled No.79 words
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Article146 1939-12-29 12 —Reuter. WLints Better Relations With Western Powers Paris, Dec. 28. Desire to develop existing friendly Franco-Japanese relations was expressed by the Ambassador, Mr. Sawada, in presenting his credentials to President Lebrun “Le Temps” in a leader notes with satisfaction the “improvement” in Japanese relations with Western powers.—Reuter. - 146 words
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1074 1939-12-29 12 ACCEPTANCES FOR TOMORROW RACE 1 2.30 P.M. HORSES—CIass 3—Division 4—51 Furlongs 0 0 0 WINMORE 5y 9.00 Mrs. O. M. Noordin Mr. O. M. Noordin 4 4 0 FIRST RA 5y 8.13 “Moonlight Kongsj” Marland 0 0 2 EASTERN WAVE 6y 8.13 Mr1,074 words
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