Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 December 1939
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1939-12-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 318. Vol. XCVII. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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151 1939-12-30 1 RUSSIANS WANT PEACE —Renier. BUT EFFORTS MISS FIRE Revolt in Soviet Lines PLANES BOMB OWN TROOPS London. December 30. it is learned here that Soviet propagandists are broadcasting ’•peace proposal’" to the r.nii.sh peapL today. While tlie Finnish Radio Station went out of action veriermorning due—Renier. - 151 words
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Article139 1939-12-30 1 —8.0. W. Skipper’s Version Of Bombing Rugby, Dec. 29. Returning to Fleetwood today, the skipper of an unarmed trawler “Adam” reported that the vessel was bombed and machine-gunned by Nazi seaplanes while on her vzay to the fish ng grounds. The trawler with a crew of twelve—8.0. W. - 139 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-12-30 1 The British Ambassador, SIR WILLIAM SEEDS. who is returning home on leave shortly, had a short informal talk with M. Potpmkin, says a Reuter message from Moscow.30 words
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Article119 1939-12-30 1 I.— Reuter. AVI MUN ITION THEFT SEQUEL Dublin. Dec. 30. Eight men have been sent for trial to the special military criminal court for failing to account for their movements since last Saturday. Another has been remanded for wearing arms near the scene of theI.— Reuter. - 119 words
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Article, Illustration23 1939-12-30 1 The Holland-America liner, “Spaarndam” after it had struck a German mine in the Thames estuary. This ship later caught fire.23 words
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328 1939-12-30 1 1 8.0. W. Ankara, Dec. 30. The minimum estimates of casualties in the earthquake are now given as 30,000. The area of 60,000 square miles that took the full force of the shocks resembles one vast openand cemetery. "‘•A ijvarning that shocks may recur within1 8.0. W. - 328 words
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Article19 1939-12-30 1 —Reuter. Paris, Dec. 28 M. Daladier has revealed that France is building a third 35,000-ton battleship.—Reuter. - 19 words
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Article244 1939-12-30 1 .—Reuter. Statement By Supply Minister Rugby, Dec. 29. Some indication of the extent of the Government’s war orders was given in London by the Supply Minister today when he disclosed that from the outbreak of war to Dec. 19. orders had ap! y Vi» istry tc ailing.—Reuter. - 244 words
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Article53 1939-12-30 1 —BOW Rugby, Dec. 30. It is officially announced that Admiral Sir Sidney Bailey has been placed on the retired list. Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Ramsay has been promoted Admiral while Rear Admiral Vesey Holt, hero of the Panay rescues in the Yangtse two years ago, is promoted—BOW - 53 words
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Article50 1939-12-30 1 —Reuter. Algiers, Dec. 30. The French Government has taken all necessary steps to enable Mohammedans who desire to make pilgrimages to holy places to do so despite the war. From the beginning of January pilgrims will be able to embark at North African ports for Jeddah. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article21 1939-12-30 1 .—8.0. W. Rugby, Dec. 30. The Lord Mayor’s Red Cross Fund now amounts to over £903,000. —8.0. W..—8.0. W. - 21 words
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173 1939-12-30 1 London, Dec. 29. REUTER’S special correspondent with the B.E.F. telephones that troops fought battles with snowballs today. The whole countryside is covered with winter’s white camouflage. Troops stepped from their billets into the thick snow and soon snowballs were flying while French villagers especially children,.—Reuter. - 173 words
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Article121 1939-12-30 1 Reuter. Miners Want Automatic Sliding Scale Bases London, Dec. 29. The delegate conference called by the Mineworkers Federation, meeting in London, decided to reject the owners’ offer to advance wages from eightpence to one shilling per shift for men and foui pence to sixpence per shift forReuter. - 121 words
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Article55 1939-12-30 1 —8.0. W. First Brigade Being Formed Rugby, Dec. 29 It Is officially announced in Pretoria yesterday that a field force brigade is being formed in South Africa. This brigade is to be the kernel ol the Union’s field forces and is being trained to tare the—8.0. W. - 55 words
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Article50 1939-12-30 1 Mr. Reginald Purbrick, M.P. fox Walton, Liverpool, since 1929, was secretly married in Paris to Mme. Gisele Castermans Mouton. The honeymoon is being spent in Buckingham shire.* Mr. Purbrick, a wealthy Australian is 62. This is his second marriage; the first was dissolved in 1932.50 words
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Article46 1939-12-30 1 New Dalhi, Nov. 6. Contracts for war supplies, valued at £10,000,000, have been placed with Indian industries for Britain, the Dominions and Colonies, France, Rumania, Egypt, and Turkey. The orders are chiefly for jute goods, cottons, woollens, timber, cement, and field dressings.46 words
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Article349 1939-12-30 1 8.0. W. Public Prepared I’ US Lor Measure Rugby. Dec. 29. The Food Ministry’s announcement of a definite date for the rationing of butter, bacon and sugar found the public fully prepared for this measure and it is recognised that although these are the first rations in8.0. W. - 349 words
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Article90 1939-12-30 1 Increased Eight Times Since Start Of War London, Dec. 29. Mr. Burgin announced that in some cases gun production had increased eight times since the outbreak of the war while the output of shells was doubled in the same period, representing an output tenfold that of the comparable90 words
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Advertisement14 1939-12-30 1 I for North Malaya j GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY l, I>> Penang and lp O a,14 words
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Advertisement19 1939-12-30 1 "SMILER” fed on COW GATE Ammi for North Malaya fir GEORGETOWN DISPn V LTD„ u »n» .a and Inoh19 words
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193 1939-12-30 2 RETREAIING IN DISORDER Air Activity Along The Coast Helsinki, Dec. 29. THE Russians are reported to be retreating in disorder from the Hoyenjarvi region in the far north mainly as a consequence of the shortage of food supplies rendering the troops less able to.—Reuter. - 193 words
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Article473 1939-12-30 2 —Reuter. GOOD WORK BY R. A.F. London, Dec. 29. Authoritative figures issued today give details of the work done by the British Air Force during the first four months of the war. According to these figures up to Christmas Dav. aircraft of the Coastal Command have—Reuter. - 473 words
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Article43 1939-12-30 2 .—Reuter. London, December 29 The Stock Exchange was quietly steady with gilt-edged, oils and home rails attracting buyers. Textiles also moved sharply higher on investment support from the provinces. Commodities. Shellac was firmer on moderate investment buying. Wall Street was higher.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article111 1939-12-30 2 —Reuter. Allies Maintaining Reserve London. December 29 Rumours of a fresh peace move arising from the Pope’s visit to the King of Italy and the return of the German Ambassador in Rome to Berlin have been noted in London but. states Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent, no official information—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article111 1939-12-30 2 —8.0. W. Clothing Sent To Poles From Britain Rugby, December 20. Christm-’.s wasi trightend for the Polish i refugees in Hungary and Roumania by the arrival of the first shipments of clothing from Britain. Already more than 100.000 articles of clothing are on their way—many of—8.0. W. - 111 words
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Article71 1939-12-30 2 Reuter. Plane Shot Down By British In North Sea Oslo, December 29. Three of the crew of a German plane shot down by a Royal Air Force plane over the North Sea on Wednesday were landed at Kopervik on the Norwegian coast by a Swedish steamer today.Reuter. - 71 words
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Article22 1939-12-30 2 —Reuter. London, December 29. The c’eath has occurred of Sir John Withers, Conservative M.P. for Cambridge University.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article255 1939-12-30 2 —Reuter. Even Funerals Held Up Dublin, Dec. 29. It is estimated that between fifty thousand and eighty thousand of the million rounds of stolen ammunition have been recovered. Two dumps were unearthed in County Kildare and a third in County Meath. Hitherto there bas been no—Reuter. - 255 words
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Article76 1939-12-30 2 —Reuter. Formal Verdict Of Suicide Buenos Aires, Dec. 29 A formal verdict that the death of Captain Langsdorff was due to suicide was reached by the Magistrates in charge of the inquest after bearing official and medical testimony and Captain Langsdorff s letter to the German Ambassador. Contributions—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article39 1939-12-30 2 >. —Reuter. London, December 29. The Rev. J. Wellington, Vicar of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Bedford, v. ill be consecrated Bishop of Shantunr The Rev. J. Wellington worked in China from 1917 to 1935.—Reuter.>.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article253 1939-12-30 2 LONDON. PLAYING ON PATRIOTISM, B RITAIN’S XM>O I CHARITY RACKETEERS ARE ENJOYING ONE LAS fling beiorl being crushed by new legislation. Knowing that police! permits for collectors of money will be compulsory in the New Year, and that even more stringent regulations are likely, they253 words
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587 1939-12-30 2 —8.0. W. Rugby, Dec. 29. The full story is now revealed of the sinking in the Bay of Biscay of the British steamer, “Uskmouth,” which after dodging three torpedoes fired without warning, was fired upon by a U-boat from close range under circumstances which—8.0. W. - 587 words
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162 1939-12-30 2 Little Damage Done London, December 29 The Admiralty announcement at 2.12 p.m. sta t e; “A torpedo attack has been made on a British battleship by a U-boat. Some damage was caused' and three men /were killed. The next of kin of the caualties will.—Reuter & 8.0. W. - 162 words
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Article126 1939-12-30 2 —Reuter. All Men Between 18 60 May Be Called Amsterdam, December 29. With certain exceptions, every fit male civilian between the ages of 18 and 60 may called up to assist in military activities, according to regulations just published. The work they can be summoned to do—Reuter. - 126 words
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45 1939-12-30 2 .—Reuter. Berlin., Dec. 24. Censorship of foreign correspondents' messages has been reintroduced by the Soviet Government as from today, according to the German News Agency. The censorship was abolished in May 1939 when M. Molotov succeeded M. Litvinov as Foreign Commissar.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article17 1939-12-30 2 BALDWIN FUND NOW 900,000 .—Reuter. London. Dec. 29 Lord Baldwin’s Red Cross Fimd has now passed £9oo.ooo,—Reuter..—Reuter. - 17 words
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Article81 1939-12-30 2 SNOW FOG ON WESTERN FRONT Reuter. Operations At A Standstill Paris, Dec. 29. Military operations on the Western Front are virtually at a standstill is a result of snow and fog which are keeping the planes of be th sides on the ground while the infantry are doing their bestReuter. - 81 words
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Article133 1939-12-30 2 .—-Reuter. Deep Sympathy Expressed By British Press Rugby, Dec. 29. Throughout the entire British pres» the profoune’est sympathy is expressed with the Turkish people in the terrible earthquake disaster which has overtaken them. The Daily Herald says: “Sympathy will go out from all over th? world.—-Reuter. - 133 words
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Article173 1939-12-30 2 Cover With Public London. Many people are curious to know how the King and Queen will take cover during an air-raid warning while fulfilling one of their numerous public engagements. From inquiries made it was stated that their Majesties will share the same protection as173 words
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Advertisement90 1939-12-30 2 a IT’S HEINZ ■TO JUICE Just one sip and you II know that here is the finest tomato juice you ever tasted rich, full-bodied, delicious. in bottles and tins X-7« 2 APB 61 M Get Your Rackets STRUNG BY A NEW UP-TO-DATE gMI STRINGING MACHINE Vj No plugging on the90 words
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Article1158 1939-12-30 3 Police Refuse Vo Fire: Shots At President Hacha I I ERE, FROM THE LIPS OF A MAN WHO SAW IT ALL, IS THE FIRST GRAPH K’ STORY OF PRAGUE’S FOUR DAYS OF TERROR. FIKSI EYE-H 11 NESS STORY OF <ERROR Ef PRAGUE It tells of German1,158 words
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393 1939-12-30 3 BALLET BAN FOR SOLDIERS Penarth. (South Wales). HAIR, of Penarth, is 18 and > J Via ballet dancer. She has given dances to entertain i troops in the Woodlands Church Hall, Penarth, but she may do so no longer—- because the committee which organised393 words
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Article135 1939-12-30 3 Antwerp. “Little Willie,” ex-Crown Prince of Germany, is now reported to have cleared himself of charges of proMonarchist activity. But only after a stormy interview with Hitler lasting 90 minutes. According to reports reaching here, Goering and Ribbentrop were both present. Hitler more or less accused135 words
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Article93 1939-12-30 3 Judge Haydon, K. C., at Kingston County Court, said he would look after the interests of a soldier’s wife, if the husband had to go abroad. The soldier, W. Cummins, of Hollyavenue, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey, was summoned by his landlord, who claimed possession of93 words
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Article51 1939-12-30 3 Moscow. The “Izvestia” reports that Y. M. Solodovnik has made a parachute jump of 10,000 metres (32,800 ft. or just over six miles) in a special diver’s suit he invented himself. The descent lasted 22 minutes. Two years ago a Soviet parachutis jumped from 36,20051 words
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Article489 1939-12-30 3 AUSSIES MEET 1 HEIR OLD PALS rpHE first reunion dinner of this war was held recently in a hotel somewhere bohind the British lines. The men who thus put the celebrationary clock forward are Australians. They were all in the last war, most of489 words
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160 1939-12-30 3 London. A SOLDIER wearing battle dress and medal ribbons was acquitted at Manchester Assizes recently of murdering a comrade. Frank Longhorn, aged 45, of Kendal, was alleged to hrve stabbed Victor Bibby’ Cooper, 44, of Windermere. Both were privates in a National Defence company, and160 words
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Article458 1939-12-30 3 Spotlight On Germany A NUMBER of German soldiers have been executed at Lorrach, near the Rhine, states the Daily Mail Bale Correspondent. Swiss people have heard bursts uf machine-gun fire from a stone-quarry which has previously been used by the Nazis for the execution of malcontents. Three458 words
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Advertisement59 1939-12-30 3 STEEL I I WINDOW FRAMES I g 1 FRENCH DOORS •J H I etc. etc. I 8| E I B p Equal to the best I I imported makes. II p Li I K ft MANUFACTURED BY j| I I EASTERN MFG. CO. I w""" 1 t J River Roach59 words
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Miscellaneous41 1939-12-30 3 WITH A SMILE I T. Palmer A special department of the Navy is experimenting with new methods of camouflage. CAMOUFLAGE (PlßrvA-r© J* iV’i! I I CI, n> .VO/ /’ve told, you a dozen limes icc don t use vanishing r rrev41 words
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Miscellaneous42 1939-12-30 3 3 WHAT A WAR! I j* I by Gilbert Wilkinson Ifew i -AIL Lx<. i K id- i —1 \x «,.< 1 L 0 V E M AND L EAVE M they haven’t got ‘Mickey Mouse’ can you sec anything else you fancy?”42 words
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841 1939-12-30 4 Two Years Gaol And Six Strokes Of Rottan For Convicts Kuala Lumpur. PRESCRIBED as “bad hats” two Indians named Arumugam and Suppiah, the former with sixteen previous convictions and the latter with six previous convictions, were sentenced to gaol by841 words
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1714 1939-12-30 4 The Rule tf Law The Way 0 Peace The following is partf a lecture by the Warden of All Souls College, Oxford, (Profes>r W. G. S. Adams) delivered before the Royal Empire Sociel on November 16, on The Deeper Causes Of The War ar1,714 words
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Article727 1939-12-30 4 News In Malay December 28. It is suggested that reader should cut out this news m Romanised Malay and hand d to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war These Malay news bulletins will be727 words
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Advertisement72 1939-12-30 4 Here is the test to which we would recommend you to put our WHISKY:Take a nip neat of GRANT’S WHISKY, than a nip of water, follow with a nip neat of your present 1 brand, and taste the difference. GRANT’S is the most soft and the most mellow matured W72 words
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Article1010 1939-12-30 5 Saved Bungalow From Fire HANDS SEVERELY BURNT Taiping. The prompt action of Mr. G. S. Chapman, the Electrical Engineer, Perak North, who was solely instrumental in extinguishing a fire which occurred in the bungalow of Capt. and Mrs. G. W. Somerville on the afternoon of November 10,1,010 words
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Article31 1939-12-30 5 Singapore!, December 29. XTetarly 3,000 mechanics from about 300 cycle shops have downed tools, demanding a 50 per cent increase in their wages and shorter working hours.31 words
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Article55 1939-12-30 5 Monday's B roadcast Singapore. His Excellency the Governor will broadcast a new year message to the people of Malaya from the 8.M.8.C. at 8.15 p.m. on Monday next. The talk will be rebroadcast from Penang and Kuala Lumpur. This will be His Excellency’s fifth broadcast since55 words
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56 1939-12-30 5 Singapore. A 15-j r ear-old Chinese girl and a Chinese detective were yesterday morning found in a semi-conscious state, with burn marks around their mouths. They were removed to the hospital, where the girl died a couple of hours later, but the man responded to56 words
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Article144 1939-12-30 5 Example To Inspire Com mimity The British Resident of Selangor (the Hon’ble Major G. M. Kidd), in a Christmas message to the Kuala Lumpur bianch of the Young Men’s Christian Association, says: “I send a greeting to the Y.M.C.A. and all its members and my good144 words
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Article44 1939-12-30 5 As the result of a fall, a five-year-old Chinese boy is reported to have sustain’d some serious injuries. The accident occurred at his house in Jelutong Village yesterday afternoon. The ambulance was summoned to convey the boy to the hospital.44 words
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Article42 1939-12-30 5 Tomorrow on the Esplanade from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m, March Dunedin Alford Selection Harry Lauder's Popular Songs Hume Waltz Dream On The Ocean Cornet Solo Love’s Old Sweet Song Gung’L. Overture William Tell Rossini Mol'ov Selection The Thistle Myddleton42 words
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Article77 1939-12-30 5 Ipoh. estate dresser-teacher employed on Pinji Estate in Laht is alleged to have been stabed to death by his cook who wa> also employed on the estate as weeding coolie. The murdered nan was going to school on Thrsday, when he was alleged to hav been set77 words
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Article402 1939-12-30 5 Cit Dangerously In Front Of Car !<h<t) Soo Keat. chief clerk of Wearne I Brothrs Ltd and a well-known foot- bailer was yesterday morning fined $l5 and bad Iks licence endorsed, by Mr. Lim j Koon Lock in the Third Magistrate’s Court. ,011 being convicted on a402 words
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Article42 1939-12-30 5 The Aspirants’ Association will hold its last meeting of the year tonight with an informal literary discussion and social. Aspirant Chee Phui Hung will lead the discussion —subject: “Is wealth the criterion of success?” AU are cordially invited.42 words
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Article439 1939-12-30 5 Social Personal Miss D. Moreton of the staff of the A.C.S., Penang, is spending a short i holiday in Ipoh. Mrs. M. P. O'Connor, wife of Dr M. P. O’Connor. Deputy State Surgeon, Kedah has arrived from England. Dr. Chakravatty has been appointed an Assistant Health Officer in the Kedah439 words
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Article342 1939-12-30 5 SOLD FLOUR ABOVE GAZETTED PRICE Alor Star. A wealthy Local wholesale merchant, Tan Kew Kong was produced before the Chief Magistrate, Mr. Azmi Mohammed on a charge of having sold five katties of flour at thirty-six cents, one-sixth of a cent per katty in excess of the342 words
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95 1939-12-30 5 Hospital Assistant Feted Kulim. The Kulim Hospital Recreation Cluo was the venue of a tea-party on Wednesday at 5.30 p.m., in honour of Mr. Madthavan Pillay a senior hospital assistant who is going on leave prior to retirement after 27 years’ service. The club house95 words
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Article43 1939-12-30 5 The names of Messrs. Harper Gilfillan Co., Ltd.. Borneo Co., Ltd., and Messrs. Beng Swee Co., were omitted from th? list of donors to the Children's, Garden Fair, a report of which appeared in yesterday's issue of the Pinang Gazette.43 words
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Advertisement22 1939-12-30 5 FOO CHEONG C& F nrmture Manufacturer* 89, Bishop Street, Penang. Phone: 636. Ipoh Agents: FOO LOON CO., 101, Brewster Road. Phone: 875.22 words
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Miscellaneous220 1939-12-30 5 MAJESTIC LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 3 P.M. PRICES 15, 30 AND 50 CENTS DOWNSTAIRS Warner Bros. Spicy Comedy With Music “NAUGHTY BUT NICE” ALSO LATEST PATIIE GAZETTE FOX BRITISH NEWS H.M.S. Rawalpindi’s Gallant Fight Finland Invaded By Russia The Munich Bomb Outrage. Matinees Today and Tomorrow At220 words
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Miscellaneous206 1939-12-30 5 PASSION AND HATE AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF SAIGON NIGHTS! QUEEN'S 3 SHOWS TODAY AND TOMORROW AT 3 P.M. 6.15 P.M. 9.30 P.M. Matinee At 3 p.m. Reduced Prices Downstairs 15, 30 and 50 cents. M-G-M’s Stirring Story of a beautiful Eurasian gill’s love for a handsome tourist set amidst a206 words
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Obituary79 1939-12-30 5 FUNERAL OF MADAM SEOW FOONG LEAN The funeral of Madam Seow Foong Lean, who passed away at her residence No. 11, Bawasah Road at 7.15 a.m. yesterday took place at 8 o’clock this morning, for interment at the Catholic Cemetery at Pulau Tikus, Rev. Father Koh officiating. She is the79 words
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Article418 1939-12-30 6 rpHE Pope’s visit to the King and Queen of Italy Las naturally led to widespread speculation. Ostensibly, it was a return visit, sealing, as Reuter puts it, the settlement of the long-stand-ing dispute between the Vatican and the Italian State. But rumour-mongers would not be denied.418 words
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Article146 1939-12-30 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. ROYAL146 words
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Article484 1939-12-30 6 Over The Million r pHE Malaya Patriotic Fund has passed the million mark. hus the appeal issued a few days ago, when the total was $966,(100, that a seven figure total might be provided before the year-end, has met with a splendid response, for that total has484 words
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Article635 1939-12-30 6 Saturday, Dec. 30. rpiRED of the continuous inactiL vity, British troops (says Reuter’s special correspondent are fighting battles with snowballs. 1 he whole countryside is covered with snow; the soldiers could not resist it and soon snowballs were flying, French villagers, especially children, joining635 words
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Advertisement173 1939-12-30 6 K| bi rF \\l KiLJOT COLD BECKYS 'VT) O Iz3UL/VO THE J LOOK" i C” (t V 5 m/ IS THE REWARD 1 OF DAILY CARE WkjS JJ/sPs Only daily care ensures a lovely complexion Cleanse Tone Nourish say s Elizabeth Arden. Cleanse deeply, thoroughly with Ardena Cleansing Cream. Next173 words
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Advertisement16 1939-12-30 6 fiV/eVAWaWo’ Be/ure you&y DEL MONTE Agents for Malaya: Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh Kuala16 words
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Article195 1939-12-30 7 THIEVES BREAK IN BANKRIJPTCY (IFFICE As briefly reported yesterday, the Supreme Court was burgled during the Christmas vacation. While the heads of departments and the staff of the Supreme Court were away on vacation during the Christmas Holidays, thieves broke into the Bankruptcy Office and removed195 words
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Article69 1939-12-30 7 To Broadcast From 8.M.8.C. Tonight The Penang Gans ng Orchestra, after a series of successful engagements at the Jubilee Cabaret, Ipoh, and the Bukk Bintang Cabaret, Kuala Lumpur, over the Christmas holidays are now in Singapore. The Orchestra will broadcast from the 8.M.8.C Singapore between 6 and69 words
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Article, Illustration34 1939-12-30 7 Sergt. John Cocklin kisses his 20-year-old bride. Miss Anne Adams, after their wedding at Brentlord Register Office. Twelve hours later he had to leave her to report for duty.34 words
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203 1939-12-30 7 IB AV REMI'ITANCEI)F £25,00(1 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED Singapore, Dec. .1 statement issued oday by Sir Shenton 'Thomas, ias Chairman of the Ahlaya PalrwCc Fund, states that with the consent of\all branch committees the sum of £2‘j,doo has been revetted to the following war organisations203 words
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Article115 1939-12-30 7 Enjoyable Function On Christmas Day Alor Star. I 1 1 A very enjoyable Christmas Tree and Dance were held by the members of the Kedah Eurasian Association at the residence of Mr. R. J. Augustin in Chungl«m on Thursday. The children who numbered 30. at first enjoyed115 words
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681 1939-12-30 7 New Notice To Merchants Issued By Financial Secretary r pHE Financial Secretary, F.M.S. Government, has issued the 1 following notice to merchants under the Customs Enactment, 1936, on the subject of restrictions on exports and the conditions under which exports to Empire countries will be681 words
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Article, Illustration41 1939-12-30 7 Another picture of the ruins caused by the Tasek Glugor fire earlier this week. Charred wooden piles only remain on the site where a row of shophouses stood before the fire.41 words
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Article259 1939-12-30 7 HEDY LAMARR SCORES IN QUEEN’S ATTRACTION A tragic romance between an American and an exotic Eurasian girl is the drama enacted in “Lady of the Tropics,” which is now showing at the Queen’s and features the glamorous Hedy LaMarr opposite handsome Robert Taylor. Unreal though the259 words
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Article68 1939-12-30 7 Toilet Requisites Seized Members of the Detective Branch led by Chief Detective-Inspector Byrde carried out’ a raid on No. 12, Macalistct Lane yesterday afternoon, and removed a large consignment of materials used for the manufacture of toilet requisit-es and hair-cream. It is gathered that the raid68 words
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151 1939-12-30 7 SHOT OFFICER GETS ONE MAN Singapore, Dec. 29 A revolver duel shortly after midnight between a gang of j five Chinese robbers and a detective in the heart of the town resulted in the admission to the hospital, in a critical of one151 words
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295 1939-12-30 7 Fish Seller Taken into (Juslodv J Except for a handful of itinerant hawkers, who gathered behind the offices of the Chinese Protectorate on the Rencng Ground yesterday morning, the majority of the strikers resumed work, after their strike lasting only one day Most of295 words
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Advertisement144 1939-12-30 7 i P. H. HENDRY THE JEWELLER 1 Wishes All His Patrims J x and the Public A Very 5 r Prosperous New Year. 5 K. LUMPUR PENANG SINGAPORE w T J*'* d r N \v I- I FA WttKv F °R INFANTS &> IN VAUD S j WW JKvM V144 words
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Article714 1939-12-30 8 Reduced Crop Aid Poor Prices The twenty-ninth annual general meeting of the Batak iabit Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held recently at 85 Gracechirchstreet, London, E.C. Mr. I. E. Maguire (the chairman) pnsid- i ed. The Secretary (Mr. H S. Pickthall) having read the report of the auditors.714 words
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Article96 1939-12-30 8 Penang, December 29, 1939. (Bj Courtesy of 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 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/16 On New’ York Demand 46 7/8 Canadian 51 11 7 Id On France Demand96 words
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Article862 1939-12-30 8 SATISFACTORY PROFITS* VF SPITE OF I.OWER PROFITS VIR. G. SHELTON AGAR, (Chairman) presided at /VI eighteenth annual general meeting of the Kundong Rub- 1 her Estates Ltd., which was held at Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, December 16. Among those present were Mr. W. E. Wallis862 words
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Article96 1939-12-30 8 During the week ending 16th December. 1939, exports from Malayan j>orts amounted to 6,790 cases, of which: Nil per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom. Nil per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe, 4.725 (70 per cent) cases to Canada, and 2,065 (30 per96 words
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Article80 1939-12-30 8 Rider In Critical Condition Ipoh A young- Chinese motor cyclist sustained severe injuries as the result of a motor accident near the Fifth Mile Gopeng Road on Thursday. The motor cyclist was returning to Tanjong Malim on his machine, and nearing the Fifth Mile Gopeng Road he80 words
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Article82 1939-12-30 8 Mr. Tliambyayah Going To Gemas Mr. S. T. Thambyayah. Traffic Inspector. Railways. Ipoh. will shortly proceed on transfer to Gemas in the same capacity. He will be succeeded by Mr. A. Nagalingam from Gemas. Mr. Thambyayah is the President of the Perak Tamil Abhivirthi Sangam, end vice82 words
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Article42 1939-12-30 8 Ipoh A serious accident at the junction of Laxamana Road and Brewster Road on Wednesday involving a Morris car and a Chinese cyclist had a tragic sequence when tiie injured cyclist succumbed later at the Ipoh District Hospital.42 words
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Article230 1939-12-30 8 Sikh Communitv’s Contribution Li.-t of subscriptions collected by the Sikh Taiping for the Perak Patriotic FuRKsA Money handed to the Secretary to Resident, Perak on 15.12. 39 by Mr. Khuahhal Singh aL n d Mr. Budh Singh representatives of the LaArut Singh Sabha Taiping. Mr. Khusal Singh230 words
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Article76 1939-12-30 8 Passers-By Scared Ipoh. A large pool of blood in the middle of Lahat Road presented a gruesome sight on Wednesday night and pedestrians, motorists and cyclists passing that spot shuddered at the sight thinking some terrible accident had occurred. However, it was only pig's blood.76 words
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Article122 1939-12-30 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously LONDON: Z4M £247 15 £247 10- 0SINGAPORE: £247 15> £246 15 0 SpOt $124.75 $124.75 Business done 15n ff rn PENANG s 150 tons SpOt $124 75 $124.75 RUBBER: LONDON: SINGAPORE: 1 PENANG: BU 38 io Spot 38« o 38%c COPRA: Penang; (Sundried) $4, 50122 words
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Advertisement939 1939-12-30 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK. HONG KONG AND ITn SHANGHAI BANKING L,u CORPORATION (Incorporated <« British India/ (Incorporated in the Colony of Hongkong) The liability of members is limited to ths extent and in manner prescribed by Head Office Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. “TTni'ed India Buildings Head939 words
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Article182 1939-12-30 9 Successful Christmas Party Members, old and young, entered whole-heartedly into the programme of the Y.W.C.A. Christmas party held in the club rooms this week. Prominently displayed in the hall was a tall Christmas tree, decorated in white and sliver while around the walls, large cut-outs of holly182 words
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Article111 1939-12-30 9 A fallinc barn door snoot has cost the London Films Production, Ltd., Bv the terms of a settlement announced to Mr. Justice Wrottesley to the King’s Bench Division Mr. Ernest Zuccani (known professionally as Ernest Lindsay), a film actor, is to receive £1,350 and Miss111 words
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Article859 1939-12-30 9 (FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29) 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 publication of the Daily List as from the Ist January, 1940. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL POST OFFICE The Runnymede Hotel859 words
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Article927 1939-12-30 9 n ST. jEORGE THE I MARTYR Sl’M> AFTER CHRISTMAS 8.00 a.mHoly Communion 8.45 .3,n Mattins <Sc Litany 9.30 a n Holy Communion (Tamil) 10.30 a.n Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 4 15 p > Sunday School in the Par- sonage 6.00 p Evensong Sermon I Psalm 90 Hymns 60.927 words
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Article636 1939-12-30 9 JFHYS 4VD WHEREFORES OF CENSORSHIP No day or night passes without some narual operation or incident of news interest, but it is not always that the story can be told. Surprise and secrecy being essential to the success of naval operations, it is necessary carefully to636 words
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Article148 1939-12-30 9 Golfer Sues HimselfAnd Loses London. TXAVID HENRY JONES, captain of the Pollards Hill Golf Club, South Norbury, who is 65, was “good for two rounds of golf” before he tripped over a stair in the clubhouse in March last. He dislocated his ankle and since then has not been able148 words
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Miscellaneous770 1939-12-30 9 TO-DAY B. B. C. TRANSMISSION—FIVE. 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 m.) 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.) TRANSMISSION—770 words
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Miscellaneous298 1939-12-30 9 SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English (Local Time) B. B. C. Transmission 5 6.50 am. 7.50 am. Transmission 6 11.20 am. Transmission 1 1.50 pm. 6.05 p.m. > 6 -50 pm Transmission 2 8.35 pm. 10.20 p.m. Transmission 3 11.20 pm. Transmission 4 1.20 am, 4.50 am. HONGKONG Local Time298 words
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506 1939-12-30 10 Effect Of Soviet Invasion Of Finland London, Dec. 29 1 lie effect of the Soviet invasion of Finland on the Sino-Japanese war is the subject of an article in the News Chronicle bv Mr. Vernon Bartlett who, after reviewing the resources of the<■'.—Reuter. - 506 words
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Article106 1939-12-30 10 —Reuter. SIGNOR MUSSOLINI TO BE RECEIVED BY POPE London, Decmeber 29. According to the Paris radio, it has been announced in Rome that Signor Mussolini will be received by’ the Pope on January’ 4. The Pope’s visit to the Quirinal is widely commented upon in all’—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article45 1939-12-30 10 —Reuter. Decision By Bank Of Sweden London, December 29. The Bank of Sweden has decided to pay out foreign exchange only for commercial purposes in future, reports the Stockholm radio. No foreign exchange will be supplied for the transfer of capital abroad.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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697 1939-12-30 10 Soviet Plaits Raid Helsinki A Night Helsinki, Dec. 29 A communique claims that tFinns wiped out two contingents of Russians in hand-to-hatfighting in counter-attacking Soviet forces around Lake Suvan to northeast of Lake Ladogo and East of Liesa. In the farReuter. - 697 words
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Article84 1939-12-30 10 —8.0. W. R.A.F. Officer Not Ou Parole At The Time London. Dec. 29. An Air Ministry’ statement says: “It was announced by a German broadcasting station today that an officer of the R.A.F. who was interned in Luxemburg and had given his word of honour not to—8.0. W. - 84 words
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Article86 1939-12-30 10 U.S. Navy Officials Support Proposal Washington, December 29 It is believed that the Navy officials are ready to support the proposal, if and when made, to start building at least four 65.000ton battleships during the next few years. Naval experts argue that at a cost of £32.500.000 each86 words
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Article45 1939-12-30 10 Three Tons Recovered By Eire Police Dublin, December 28. At least three tons of ammunition stolen bv I.R.A. raiders from Phoenix Park have now been recovered. The third and biggest dump was unearthed immediately off the main Bel-fast-Dublin road at Julianstown County, Meath.45 words
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Article116 1939-12-30 10 Reuter 1 D.F.M. For Air Gunner C. R. Driver London. Dec. 29. The Distinguished Flying Medal has been awarded to Air Gunner Charles Ronald Driver, aged 18. of Stockton for the part he played in the air battle over Heligoland Bight on Dec. 18. Special reference wasReuter1 - 116 words
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Article59 1939-12-30 10 —Reuter. Increases In Pay Announced Wellington. December 29. Increases in pay for New Zealand forces overseas ranging from seventeen shillings sixpence da'ly for colonels to sixpence daily for privates are announced by the Defence Minister, Mr. Jones. The pay of Colonels is increased to forty-two shillings—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article55 1939-12-30 10 .—Reuter. To Be Met From Imperial Funds Nairobi. December 28. An official statement reveals that with certain exceptions, the wartime military expenditure of East African territories will be met from Imperial funds The Governments will h»* asked to pay only 25 per cent, annually above.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article38 1939-12-30 10 .—Reuter. American Declaration Received In Paris London, Dec. 29. It is learned that the Pan-American note on the violation of the wartime security zone has been received at the Quai d'Orsay and will be carefully examined.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article88 1939-12-30 10 .—Reuter. Another Show For Troops London. Dec. 29. Grade Fields has arrived in the B.E.F. I area. Reuter's special correspondent with the British Army reports that Grade faced another cheering audience shortly after her arrival and then appeared for a second show before hurrying away.—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article38 1939-12-30 10 .—Reuter. New York, December 28. The death has occurred, at the age of 88. of Rear Admiral JuLus Curtis Townsend who commanded the United States Naval Aviation base at Queenstown, Ireland. during the world war.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 38 words
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197 1939-12-30 10 Fifteen Provincial Towns And Ninety Villages And Hamlets Ruined Istanbul, Dec. 2<). Conservative estimates put the total killed and injured in the earthquake at over 25,000 mostly killed. According to the Turkish newspaper, Haber, the Erzinjan district alone suffered 42,000 casualties mostly—Reuter. - 197 words
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Advertisement188 1939-12-30 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366. •rean Building, Collyer Quav, Singapore T e j 5151. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject tn Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE188 words
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Advertisement231 1939-12-30 10 P. &0. 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 Swettenham, Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S231 words
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1036 1939-12-30 11 Acceptances For Today Ka S?UJS.¥ S Clas f 3 .P iv “»-54 Furs-2.30 p.m. I 4 n PA y 900 M*” B, M Noordin Mr. O. M. Noordin o FASTFRN wavxp 5y 813 Moonli ht Kongsi” Marland 0 Kelp ?8 13 Kh S1,036 words
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Article119 1939-12-30 11 Kulim Team Beat Sungei Patani XI (From Our Own Correspondent) Kulim, December 29. A cup tie Football Match in the 1 Walden Cup” competition was played at the Kulim Padang on Thursday evening before a good crowd between he Kedah Volunteer Force “C” Kulim) and K. V.119 words
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Article83 1939-12-30 11 Trial In Ipoh Today Ipoh. In preparation lor the coming interstate Veterans’ Hockey match between Perak and Selangor, a trial has been arranged to be played today on tie Ipoh Club padang. The teams are: Colours:—Read; Chin Teck and H. D. G. Jansz; Carey, Puran Singh and83 words
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Article239 1939-12-30 11 ■THE RIDING BOY I "TIC TAC I “EPSOM JEEP” “EUEEKA” “MAN ON-THE- CAPT. DASH” “THE MAJ OK Penang Penang Ipoh Kuala Lumpur SPOT” ipoh Singapore Singapore Race 1: Eastern Wave j Monte Video I Eastern Wave Amazon First Ra Judith Anton First Ra Bu tenzorg Buitenzorg239 words
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1168 1939-12-30 11 Zolfanella And Alba Certainties PROSPECTS OF THIS A FTER.WOYS RUNNERS DISCUSSED (Ry “EPSOM JEEP’’) r PHE “follow van Breukelen” system seems infallible just now—on Tuesday the van Breukeien stable provided all the four winning favourites. On Saturday at Bukit Gantong for the second1,168 words
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Article74 1939-12-30 11 Bundaberg, Queensland, Dec. 13 Clem Hills, a 19-vear-old local batsman, fell down dead when he was struck by a cricket ball during a match here. Hills was opening batsman for his club, The Combines. The game had been in progress for about 20 minutes when a74 words
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Advertisement389 1939-12-30 11 The Deadly Attacks of STOMACH A(ID That feeling of discomfort you get after a meal—is it as trivial as you think, or is it a warning of worse to come? That is often how the most agonising stomach disorders begin. It is just the result of too much acid in389 words
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704 1939-12-30 12 ZOLi*ANELLA, BEANO AND MURRAY COURT BEST RETS OF THE DAY (By Tic-Tac) \OTWITHSTAND iNG a very strong tip for St. Charles, whose owner, Mr. A. J. R. Rappard flew from Medan yesterday to fee per sent here today, d thin that Murray Court, together704 words
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Article124 1939-12-30 12 The following further contributions to the Indian Troops Entertainment Fund are announced by Rai Bahadur Prithvi Chand, Honorary Secretary, Police Headquarters, Singapore, of the Fund: PREVIOUS TOTAL $2,412.00 Mr. J. A Elias, J.P 100.00 Mr. Nandram 10.00 Mr. Sunder Singh 10.00 Mr. Lira Chong Pang, J.P.124 words
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Article209 1939-12-30 12 Great Reception As Stage Star Sydney, NSW Dec. la Megan Taylor, world figure ..kati ing champion, has left Australia lor j New Zealand after a triumphant debut as a professional in the stage show ‘Swit- zerland Ice Ballet.” After touring New Zealand with the company, she will209 words
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Article57 1939-12-30 12 P.K.C. vs Krian Club On the Esplanade today at 5.15 p.m.— P.R.C.—J Robless; J. W. Webb and R. C. Hoffman; J. D. Scully. D. A. Thomasz and T. Jacobs; H. R. Stewart. D. C. Stewart. A. S. Welwebber, J. E. Vaz and G. Waller. Reserves: A. C. Foley and57 words
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Article87 1939-12-30 12 Horace Lindruni Back In Australia Sydney. New South Wales, Dec 19 Horace Lindruni. the Australian snooker champion, has returned home after his world tour. Since leaving London last March he lias put up some remarkable performances. In South Africa he made five breaks of over ICO and “cleared the87 words
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Article54 1939-12-30 12 Coronation Yonngsturh vs Padang Party At the Dato Kramat ground at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow. C. Youngsters: Ku Mahadi; Haji Bikri Hamid. Mohd Yusoff: Raja Ahmed Che Abdul, Ahmed Omar; M. Dashir. Che Din, Mohd Natar (Capt. >, Wan S.i'mi and Che Puteh. Reserves; Bakar Ismail. Cham, Yusoff. A. Rahman.54 words
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Article117 1939-12-30 12 By Chief Justice Poyser At Selangor Golf Club Kuala Lumpur. December 29 One of the keenest golfers in Selangor and probably one of the best exponents of the game. Chief Justice K. E. Poyser last Saturday at Selangor Golf Club holed out in one at the eighth117 words
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Article128 1939-12-30 12 P.H.B. J.S.C. Beat A.B.C. In a keenly contested table-tennis match between the PH.B. Junior Service Club and the Amateur Badminton Combine played at the former’s Club House on Sunday, 24th instant, at 8 pm., the P.H.B. J S.C. won by 4 games to 1 In their previous encounter the128 words
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Article50 1939-12-30 12 —Reuter. Impassable To River Traffic Budapest, December 29. The Danube isi expected to become impassable to river traffic if the present temperatures hold for another two days. Ice is already forming on the river. Thirty-six degrees of frost was recorded on Thursday in Ruthenia, and twenty in Hungary.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 50 words
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544 1939-12-30 12 VICTORY FOR COLTS BY ODD GOAL IN THREE The Punjab Regiment sustained their first defeat of the season at hockey when they went down to the Penang Colts by the narrow margin fo the odd goal in three. The Colts had slightly the better of544 words
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215 1939-12-30 12 Sungei Patani. In the District Court before Tuan Syed Hussain Jamallulail. the First Magistrate, a Malay motor-car driver, Lsmail bin. Teh, was produced on a charge of knocking into a public pipe-sitand while driving his lorry in reverse. The accused pleaded guilty to the charge,215 words
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314 1939-12-30 12 Che Hashim Bin Sheik Ahamad Alor Star. The death occurred at the General Hospital, Alor Star, on Wednesday evening of Che Hashim bin Sheik Ahamad, retired Police Inspector of the Kedah i State Police, who succumbed to an operation. Deceased was thirty-seven years of age314 words
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Article59 1939-12-30 12 Reuter. Arrests Made By Police In Copenhagen Copenhagen, December 29. A big round-up ot foreigners is hem. aai t ied out here. Arrests were made in a big police raid last night. It is declared that foreigners have. to a great extent, been evading the regulationsReuter. - 59 words
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Advertisement51 1939-12-30 12 THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome;. with the assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept, of Commerce», New Road, Bangkok,. Cable: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. This bureau supplies free information to tourists, Introduces them to famous sights and resorts, renders assistance in providing guides or interpreters, planning Itineraries, eta.51 words
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Advertisement206 1939-12-30 12 Asiatic Nurses—Medical Department Kedah Applications are invited for the post of Asiatic Nurses for Hospitals in Kedah. 2. Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years and must possess at least Junior Cambridge Certificate. 3. If qualified in Midwifery, this should be stated in the application. S. W. EVESON.206 words
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Advertisement553 1939-12-30 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road, Pen, -j Phone 1477 1478 with extension» Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang. Rales of Subscription for Pinang Gavetu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTI Local S.S. Delivery I’ M.S. Foreign Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 qq Yearly 30.C0 36.00 00 SUNDAY553 words
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