Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 January 1940
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Title Section21 1940-01-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE FIRST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 I’UBLISHED DAILY x<> Vol. XCVIII. MONDAY, JANUARY I, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article216 1940-01-01 1 OVER QUESTION OF INVADING HOLLAND i.— Reuter. Plan Favoured By Only Four Generals REGARDED AS COUNSEL' OF DESPAIR IQ4O IF ill Re A Year Of Derision t Amsterdam, Dec. 31. jN .New Years eve, newspapers in Germany all reecho Hitler s message to the Nazi Party,i.—Reuter. - 216 words
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155 1940-01-01 1 —Reuter. London. Jan. 1. The list of decorations awarded to officers and ratings of the Royal Navy, the Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve published to- j day includes awards “for unfailing com >.ge, endurance and resource in j trawlers,—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article111 1940-01-01 1 I.— Reuter. Reach es Harbour Under Own Steam Berlin. December 30. A H ih Command communique states that as already renorted a U-boat torpedoed a British battleshin of the “Queen Elizabeth class off the coast of Scotland. Ail is quiet on the Western front. In sp teI.—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article, Illustration86 1940-01-01 1 I. Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 1. Dr. Goebbels in a New Year’s eve broadcast, declared: “The year we are entering will be a hard year and victory wi’l net be given to Germany as a present. The war being waged by theI.—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article122 1940-01-01 1 BOW. Revenue Figures Show Increase Rugby, December 30. The Exchequer return-; fcr the three quarters of the financial year ended Dec. 31 show that the total ordinary revenue amounts to £544,474,103 compared with £490.435.566 in the corresponding period cf the preceding financial year. The estimate for the wholeBOW. - 122 words
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Article335 1940-01-01 1 —Reuter. Blit USH GESTURE APPRECIA'rED Istanbul, December 30. The gesture of the British Government tn placing £25,000 at the disposal of the Turkish Earthquake Relief Fund is deeply appreciated in Turkey. The whole Turkish nation is now mobilised to render all assistance possible to the—Reuter. - 335 words
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Article27 1940-01-01 1 This afternoon’s Race results zvill be published in our Special Livening Edition which will be out on sale in the streets shortly after 6.30.27 words
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Article174 1940-01-01 1 —Reuter. Papal Nuncio Calls On German Foreign Office Copenhagen, Dec. 30. According to the Berlin correspondent of the newspaper Politikin, the Papal Nuncio at Berlin called at the German Fore gn Office six times in the course of the week. The correspondent adds that well-informed circles connect».—Reuter. - 174 words
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70 1940-01-01 1 i.—Reuter. Stockholm, Jan. 1 IT is learned from a Finnish source that Germany has decided to resume trade relatior s with Finland. When the war between Finland and Russia be ran, Germany suspended trade negotiations which were proceeding and stopped all exports and alli.—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article328 1940-01-01 1 150.000 SOVIET TROOPS CONCENTRATED Helsinki, Jan. 1. VV/TTH 150,000 Soviet troops reported to be concentrated, W a mass offensive is expected every hour against the Mannerheim Line. The tempo of artillery fire has noticeably increased though it has not yet reached the proportion of al.—Reuter. - 328 words
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Article83 1940-01-01 1 —Reuter. Express Crashes Into Another Near Naples Naples, December 30. An express crashed into a second train crowded with passengers including many soldiers. Both trains are said to be completely wrecked. Trains have been despatched from Naples and Rome with specialised workers but rescue operations are reporte I?.—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article65 1940-01-01 1 Wall Street closed irregular.—Reuter Wireless. Note Circulation Reaches New High Record London. Decemoer 30. On the money market, note circulation readied the high record of £554.6 millions. Rations caused a heavy turnover of money but borrowers were able to satisfy requirementa. £65 millions treasury bills were placedWall Street closed irregular.—Reuter Wireless. - 65 words
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Article62 1940-01-01 1 e.— 8.0.W. Rescue Of Survivors Of “Panay” Recalled Ruubv, December 30. The promotion to be Vice-Admiral of Rear Admiral R. V. Holt gazetted last night recalls an incident on the Yangtze when in H.M.S. Bee. Admiral Holt went to the rescue of the survivors of the Unitede.—8.0.W. - 62 words
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Advertisement150 1940-01-01 1 EsETu w.Sriyfflfiv BESTf Agents for North Malaya A renaag> GEORGETOWN DISPENSARI LTD Penang and Ipoh. PiHectppU HAMS J W I I j Wg I A Vr the the A r Completelv cover the Hain with a 'X thick pastry of Hour and water. the every f likes has Place in150 words
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Article277 1940-01-01 2 Russians Driven Back MHIKD TIME IN ONE V... WEEK Fifty Bombs Dropped On Hango Helsinki, Dec. 31. LYNE of the most sanginuary battles of the war is stated to be raging on the Sala front where the Russians are now almost surrounded. The last two:.—Reuter. - 277 words
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Article146 1940-01-01 2 Reuter. DIPLOMATIC DOINGS IN SOFIA Sofia, December 30. The prospects of an early understanding in the matters at present at issue between Bulgaria .and Rumania are indicated by M. Stoica, Rumanian Minister to Turkey, in a statement in the Bulgarian press. M. Stoica, who is onReuter. - 146 words
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Article156 1940-01-01 2 LIIU LI IV SUN s.—Reuter. In Districts That Escape ’Quake Istanbul, Dec. 31. Following the earthquake in East and North Anatolia comes news of disastrous Hoods in parts of Turkey that have escaped the ravages of the former catastrophe. In the Smyrna. Brusa and Adrianople- districts,LIIU LI IV SUN s.—Reuter. - 156 words
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Article296 1940-01-01 2 .—8.0. W. ill Bring Liberation To Czechs Poles London. December 31. Confidence that 1940 will bring liberation to the suffering peoples of Centra) Europe is expressed by Dr. Benes, President of Czechoslovak National Committee in a New Year message. He adds: “The year will be.—8.0. W. - 296 words
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Article43 1940-01-01 2 J.—Reuter The Hague, December 30 The Anglo-Dutch discussions on trade between the two countries during wartime which were begun last month and were postponed will be resumed in January, a trade delegation will be leaving for London on January 3.—ReuterJ.—Reuter - 43 words
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Article90 1940-01-01 2 —Reuter. What Hitler’s Victory Means New York, December 31. Herr Ernst Meyer, who was Counsellor of the German Emhasy at Washington until 1937, in a letter to the New York Times, writes “Hitler’s victory would be both a defeat for Germany and for Europe. It would—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article26 1940-01-01 2 zcn appuiiii —Reuter. Washington, December 30. Mr. Charles Dison, Acting Secretary of the Navy, has been appointed Secretary of the Navy.—Reuter.zcn appuiiii ’.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article41 1940-01-01 2 REUTER. For Return Of Occupied Areas In Shanghai SHANKHAI, DEC. 31. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY SPOKESMAN ANNOUNCES THAT THE JAPANESE OCCUPIED PORTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL. SETTLEMENT wvILL BE RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WHEN THE EXTRA-SETTLEMENT ROADS QUESTION IS SETTLED.REUTER. - 41 words
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Article386 1940-01-01 2 Reuter. DESPITE BITTER COLD Paris, Dec. 31. Despite the bitter cold there has been great activity at night on the Western Front. Reconnaissance parties were particularly energetic west of the Vosges foothills where several German patroks crept up to the French posts, attacking them withReuter. - 386 words
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Article140 1940-01-01 2 —Reuter. Britain's Contribution Of £25,000 London, December 30. It is announced in London that the British Government is contributing £25,000 for relief of the Turkish earthquake distress. The French Government is giving 5.000.000 francs for the same purpose Offers of help have been received from many—Reuter. - 140 words
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617 1940-01-01 2 .—Reuter. Dublin, Dec. 31. Another five tons of ammunition taken in the Phoenix Park raid were discovered by the police and military in an outhouse at Deamore, Drogeda. A local farmer and cattle dealer were detained. Altogether 225 cases have now been recovered of the.—Reuter. - 617 words
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Article749 1940-01-01 2 Women’s Part In War MRS. CHAMBERLAIN'S NEW YEAR BROADCAST TO FRANCE Paris, Dec. 31. ANEW YEAR’S message from Mrs. Chamberlain in French to the women of France was broadcast today from Paris. After recalling her own visits to France, she said—“l am convinced thatB O.W. - 749 words
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Article102 1940-01-01 2 Schedule For The Week Rugby. December 31 The 8.8. C. overseas services sehedute for the week beginning December 31 as follows: 05.57 until 10.00 GSI. GSD 05.57 until 06.45 GSC 05.57 until 08.15 GSB 07.00 until 10.00 GSP 08.30 until 10.00 GSF. GSE 10.40 until 13 45 GSH.102 words
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Advertisement90 1940-01-01 2 IS M Livery vq I Climate £1 WHAT IS BEST TO DO < pj Does the hot humid climate which Kj obtains in this country, make you feel Nb washed out” and devoid of energy KJ M Do you go home from work with a LTj liver,” and perhaps find90 words
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Article661 1940-01-01 3 Cheerful Under 1914 Conditions WITH THE B.E.F. IN FRANCF T HE old trench life of the last war, ‘with its mud and ton cf the" a RHt r° m Ort 7 iS being enacted along a porthe echelon of supply F he efficient working of661 words
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Article83 1940-01-01 3 I 'HERE has been a rash on womtci’s pocket mirrors by British pilots in France, writes Neel .Monks, “Daly Mail” Special Correspondent With the R.A.F. Our fiphter mac’.r n s have now been given a patrol along the Western Front, and pi ots decided83 words
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Article294 1940-01-01 3 Member Of Oxford Group TRIBUNAL REFUSES EXEMPTION A war-time Metropolitan police constable, who appeared before the London conscientious objectors’ tribunal recently, said that he was a member of the Oxford Group and “could not kill.” He was refused exemption from military service. He was Dennis294 words
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Article49 1940-01-01 3 Shot Dead As Usual A 26-year-old German Jew, Israel Joseph, who was sentenced to castration and a long term of imprisonment for “race pollution” and other offences, has been shot dead by the Berlin police while “offering physical resistance.” This is apparently a new of “while attempting to escape.”49 words
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Article679 1940-01-01 3 Spotlight On Germany TJERLINERS are trying to forget the war. They are seeking more amusement. But, states the Antwerp Le Matin, the amusement is becoming risque. Despite Nazi control, theatre shows include many girls scantily dressed. Dancing establishments frequented by the soldiers are attracting large numbers679 words
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312 1940-01-01 3 USE OF FORCE JUSTIFIED London. THE Archbishop of Canterbury. Dr. Rang, who is 75, speaking at a Canterbury Diocesan conference asked if we could doubt that the world was now confronted by the menace of a force which was really and truly evil. We are312 words
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Article, Illustration55 1940-01-01 3 jP//Zj Queen held the cloth while she watched the cutting out of bed-jackets for wounded soldiers. The machine used is capable of dealing with many thicknesses of cloth. This teas one of several departments she visited during a tour of the Hospital Bandage Centre55 words
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Advertisement34 1940-01-01 3 unchanging quality K ISh f HI IH i iKK&I 9 H -W J T// Jr/ I LjW TIGER BEER MADE FROM THEFIHEST I I malt hops yeast Distributed by Fraser Neave Ltd, 'Girls' iphool34 words
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Miscellaneous32 1940-01-01 3 MEWS VHTH& SMILE ByT.H. Palmer Girls in British factories are now making Verey lights for tne Western Front. ifff They’re quite good—if you like that sort of thing. 1 prefer Catherine wheels.32 words
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Article552 1940-01-01 4 THE TASK OF BOMBERS SENT OUT ON RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHTS jVTEARLY every day since the beginning of the war, bombers 1 of the Royal Air Force have been flying high over Germany, writes a special correspondent of The Times. Their task is reconnaissance. From the immense552 words
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Article168 1940-01-01 4 CASE OVER CEMENT AND PILES Kuala Lumpur. Mr. C. T. Dobree, Officer-in-Charge of detectives, Selangor, produced before Mr. R. C. Redman (First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur) on Friday, a Chinese named Gan Cheang, a salesman employed by Borneo Company, Kuala Lumpur, on three charges of cheating Mr.168 words
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Article143 1940-01-01 4 regulations of CENSORSHIP AS USUAL With reference to the recent Communique on the subject of the pcrmissicn which has been granted for tha use of certain authorised codes for te-> legrams, with effect from the Ist January 1940, it is further notified that this concession will143 words
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184 1940-01-01 4 Fear Dispelled By Food Controller Kuala Lumpur. The fear that there would be a further increase in the price of rice in the Federated Malay States following) the slight increase of price in certain grades of rice in the Colony, is without foundation,184 words
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341 1940-01-01 4 Summons Over Shipments Of Singlets pURTHER PROCEEDINGS against N. Manchharam, ganlal Nagindas and Co., 614, North Bridge Road, who was summoned in the district court on three counts of importing goods with a false trade description on Oct. 14, and three charges of aiding341 words
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1715 1940-01-01 4 General Aspinall Oglander - TERMS WHICH COMPLETELY COVER PRESENT SITUATION By General Aspinall Oglander rpWENTY-ONE years ago, in October 1918, Turkish plenipoA tentiaries arrived in Mud ros Harbour to ask for an armistice, The old Turkish Em p i re) whose troops had withstood so gallantly—yet with1,715 words
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Article514 1940-01-01 4 News In Malay December 29. 1939. It is suggested, that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will514 words
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Advertisement264 1940-01-01 4 How I Got Rid of Wrinkles —and made myself look 10 years younger i I BRrI JR I ba i *1 W Read this amazing letter from Miss C. “One day, looking into my mirror, I In about 6 weeks the result was really •aid to myself: ‘My dear, you264 words
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Article439 1940-01-01 5 Mr. S. W. Jones, C.M.G., will be returning to Malaya very shortly. Commander D. C. Derrick, Harbour Master, Penang, will resume duties. tomorrow, having been out of hospital. sk The High Commissioner has appoint- j ted Mr. D. I. Goodwin, M.C.S., to be an Assistant Controller of439 words
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3997 1940-01-01 5 SENSATIONAL TRIAL IN SUPREME COURT By Our Crime Reporter 'j The fascination of a murder trial has lured me to the courts on many occasions. There is not a man. or woman, in the world who is not interested in the fate of a3,997 words
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Advertisement13 1940-01-01 5 a “J GIVE c ,5$GIFTS of Hendry's BISHOP STREET K. Lumpur Penang S’pore.13 words
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Miscellaneous266 1940-01-01 5 PLANS NOW OPEN BOOK TODAY FOR The Timeliest of all Cinema Attractions RELEASED BY THE APPEAL BOARD UNCUT OPENING WEDNESDAY, 3rd JAN. AT THE MAJESTIC “U-BOAT 29” with Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson. Sebastian Shaw. A Columbia Picture. The Uncensored Truth of German Submarine Campaign and how they’re beaten at their266 words
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Miscellaneous291 1940-01-01 5 A Happy New Year to all Patrons and Friends HERE’S YOUR BIG HOLIDAY SHOW Acclaimed by Packed Houses since Opening QUEEN'S LAST 2 SHOWS TODAY: 6.15 9.30 P.M. MATINEE AT 3 PJ|L Downstairs 15, 30 50 Cents. ROBERT TAYLOR—HEDY LAMARB. IN “LADY OF THE TROPICS” WITH SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION “DEPTH291 words
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Article466 1940-01-01 6 A YEAR ago today, we began a new year that was generally expected to l>e a critical one for the peace of Europe. The crisis duly came but it proved to be less of a nightmare than was expected; indeed, were it not for the fact that war is466 words
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Article87 1940-01-01 6 < J VEEN’S CINEMA Robert Taylor an< Hedy Laman in "Lady of the I Tropics” 615 and 9.3 p.m. REX CINEMA "Captain Fury” 6.15 4ind 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Herman Brix in ■'laizan and the Green Goddesj’’ 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “White Chrysanthemum” (Can- tonese talkie)87 words
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Article518 1940-01-01 6 Goodbye To 1939 AM) so, as our office philosopher J*- would say, another year has past’d and a new one faces us. I am. an incorrigible optimist and I hole to keep my New Year resoluti<R not to go to the races this a/ernoon. Talking of 1939,518 words
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Article799 1940-01-01 6 Monday, January 1. '1 Q 4 will be a year of deosions. I hat was the theme of Hitler s new ear message to Germany and there will be no quarreling with the statement. The Fuehrer might have added, however, that I'4o would be799 words
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Obituary47 1940-01-01 6 DOMESTIC OCCI KRENCE AfKNOWLEIX.M ENT The family of the late Mr. Khoo Hong Tat beg to thank all those who attended the funeral yesterday, sent wreaths, banners and scrolls. letters and telegrams of condolence, these who lent their cars and also those who assisted at the funeral.47 words
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Article, Illustration107 1940-01-01 7 GOVERNOR’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO PEOPLE OF PENANG GOVERNMENT HOUSE SINGAPORE 28th December, 1939. It is a pleasure to me through the courtesy of the" Straits Echo Times of Malaya" and the "Pinang Gazette” to wish the people of Penang a107 words
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98 1940-01-01 7 Two cars were involved in a collision at the junction of Scotland Road and York Road last evening. Fortunately, however, none of the occupants of the cars was injured. It would ’appear that the first car, a Fiat 521 tourer with a number of98 words
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Article67 1940-01-01 7 Mr. Monerasinghe And Miss Goonatiileke (From Our Own Correspondent; Singapore, Today. The wedding took place here, yesterday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Mr. W.H.E. Monerasinghe, Headmaster of the Government English School, Gopeng, and Miss Florence Hilda Goonatiileke, a teacher of Pearl’s Hill School. Pastor V.67 words
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Article629 1940-01-01 7 Fun And Revelry At Hotels And Cabarets OENANG ushered in the New Year with traditional gaiety and good cheer last night and the hotels and dance halls were packed to capacity with a happy throng. The fun waxed fast and furious, and when629 words
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437 1940-01-01 7 Large Crowd Send Off Mr. Hau Say Huan (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. QEVERAL hundred Chinese saw off Hau Say Huan, who has been expelled from the Colony by the Government when he entrained for Penang yesterday night, en437 words
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699 1940-01-01 7 Enjoyable Malay Dinner Members of the Penang Harbour Board Junior Civil Service Club celebrated their second anniversary, in the form of a Malay dinner last evening at their premises in Anson Road. Tables were laid for over 100. The compound of the Club699 words
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Article40 1940-01-01 7 Translations of the New Year message of H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, will be broadcast from the 8.M.8.C. on Tuesday evening at the following times 5.40 p.m. Malay 6.00 Tamil 6.30—7 p.m. Hokkien and Cantonese.40 words
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811 1940-01-01 7 Marriage Of Miss Joyce Lim And Mr. Tan Chye Cheng A Society Event A CHINESE society wedding J wealthy families of Penan I Buddhist Association, Anson afternoon, when Miss Joyce Li Lim Cheng Kung, was marrie of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Guan Ch811 words
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Advertisement211 1940-01-01 7 ANNOUNCING. Follow-cn Trufood The march of science brings many blessings. Until now. weaning Baby from the bottle to more advanced food has been a most difficult period- full of guess work and uncertainty, resulting all too often in a falling-back of Baby’s condition. Now, accuracy takes the place of guess211 words
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Article236 1940-01-01 8 Important Resolutions Passed Teluk Anson. Two important resolutions were passed at a general meeting of the Lower Perak Tamil and Telegu Teachers’ Association held at the Lower Perak Indian Association, Teluk Anson. Mr. T. S. Gana.pathy Pillay, Tamil Visiting Teacher for South Perak, presided and over236 words
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Article746 1940-01-01 8 Mr. F. E. Maguire On The Outlook London, Nov. 16. rpHE twenty-eighth annual general meeting of Tali Ayer Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held yesterday at the registered office of the company, 85, Gracechurch-street, London, E.C., Mr. F.E. Maguire (the chairman) presiding. The Secretary (Mr. F.746 words
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Article103 1940-01-01 8 List Of Contributions Amount perviously acknow- ledged $157,601.09 Central Mental Hospital. Tan- jong Rambutan. Female Attendants 24.70 Male Attendants 31.80 Anonymous 50.00 Officers and Staff of the Police Traffic Branch and Fire Brigade, Ipoh. 9 00 Kinta Sanitary Board Staff. Ipoh. 42.57 Kinta Sanitary Board Staff. Ipoh.103 words
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837 1940-01-01 8 Replanting Programme Completed London, Nov. 16. rpHE twenty-ninth annual general meeting of the Rubana Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held yesterday at the registered office of the company, 85 Gracechurch-street, London, E.C., Mr. F. E. Maguire, the chairman of the company, presided. The Secretary, Mr. F.837 words
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Article201 1940-01-01 8 London, December 10. A dramatic change has taken place in the tin situation, says “The Observer”. Late on Friday the International Committee decided to revise their decision of December 1. raising the quota for the first quarter of 1940 to 100 per cent., and to make it201 words
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Article133 1940-01-01 8 Saturday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” (29.12.39) £247 15. 0 £247 15. 0. “Forward” £247 15. 0. £247 15. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” (29.12.39) $125.50 $124.75 Business done 100 tons 150 tons PENANG “Spot $125.50 $124 75 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” (29.12.39) 11 %d. H%d “Forward” (29.12.39) 11 9|l6d. 11133 words
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Article221 1940-01-01 9 Mr. T. C. Chiole And Miss M. Van Cuylenburg Singapore. A bride on her 18th birthday was Miss Monica Margaret van who was married at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Thursday to Mr. Terence Clifford Chiole, son ot Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Chiole,221 words
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Article860 1940-01-01 9 (SATURDAY. DECEMBER 30) 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 Hotel860 words
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Article1581 1940-01-01 9 BLASTING DESTRUCTION Towns And Cities Of Finland Finland, another little country to be the victim of the brutal aggression of a very large neighbour, is on our lips and in our newspapers daily now. But very few people know what kind of country it is that1,581 words
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Article707 1940-01-01 9 ‘AT THE VERY FOREFRONT OF CULTURE” What manner of people are these Finns —these lambs who cooly face the menace of the Moscow wolf? This tall, fair, blue-eyed and virile stock, as a biological experiment, must be classed as one of Xat lire’s best efforts. If,707 words
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Article45 1940-01-01 9 Adml. Raeder, Nazi Naval Chief, has, states a Berlin report, rejected without explanation the application of Pastor Niemoeller to be permitted to serve In the German Navy. Niemoeller, now in a concentration camp, was a U-boat commander in the last war.45 words
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Miscellaneous775 1940-01-01 9 RADIO TO-DAY B. B. C. TRANSMISSION—FIVE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 m.) GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 mJ 1 RAN S MISSION—SIX. From 10.00 11.50 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 mJ GSB 9.51775 words
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Miscellaneous385 1940-01-01 9 SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English (Local Time) B. B. C. Transmission 5 6.50 am 7.50 a.m. Transmission 6 11.20 am. Transmission 1 1.50 pm. 6.05 pjn. 6.50 pjn Transmission 2 8.35 pm, 10.20 p.m. Transmission 3 11.20 pjn. Transmission 4 1.20 am. 4.50 am. HONGKONG Local Time 8.35 pjn.385 words
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284 1940-01-01 10 s.—Reuter. Reviewing the Sino-Japanese war situation the Afanc/iester Guardian emphasizing the vastness of the Chinese territory, the terrifying extent of the distances therein and the absence of vital •spots says that Japan may win many sweeping victories and yet not know hows.—Reuter. - 284 words
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Article926 1940-01-01 10 To Forces 1939 A YE AR OF PROUD ACHIEVEMENT Fighting Against Greater Injustice Than Versailles Berlin, Dec. 30 Hitler has issued the following New Year proclamation to the armed forces: The year 1939 was a year of preud achievement for the German armed forces. You have’—Reuter. - 926 words
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740 1940-01-01 10 —Reuter. Gen. Vuillemin’s New Y ear Message London, Dec. 30. A tribute to Britain’s air supremacy on the western and home fronts is paid by General I'uillemin in a New Year message greeting from the Drench to the British .Hr Force, telephones Reuter’s correspondent with—Reuter. - 740 words
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Article94 1940-01-01 10 —Reuter. Protest Over Alleged Assault Shanghai. Dec. 30. The American Consulate-General has protested to the Japanese Consulate over the alleged assault of an American woman by a Japanese sentry The protest states that Miss Frances Donaldson was punched on the chest by a Japanese sentry on the—Reuter. - 94 words
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382 1940-01-01 10 i.—8.0.W. Loyalty Has No Reservations London, Dec. 30. Malaya's contribution to Imperial defence is stressed in a Ministry of Information statement which points out that Malaya’s exports of tin and rubbein the last three years exceeded in value £173,000,000. Thus th Allies are assured of virtualli.—8.0.W. - 382 words
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333 1940-01-01 10 Premier’s Moving Appeal To Nations In West For Help Helsinki, Dec. 30. Finnish ski patrols, which penetrated Soviet territory on the Salla front, are reported to he operating near Kandabaksja, 53 miles on the Soviet side of the Frontier. According to reports from the’—Reuter. - 333 words
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Article1195 1940-01-01 11 ACCEPTANCES FOR TODAY Race I: Horses Class 4 Div. 3—s| Furs—2.3o p.m. 1. 4 0 0 MISS SARDIS lly 9.07 Mrs. R. Trenerry Marland 3 0 4 SEA MAIDEN 5y 9.04 “Fourth Avenue Kongsi” Turley 3. 00 3 EAGLE’S EYE 6y 9.04 Mr. Teoh Cheow1,195 words
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Article237 1940-01-01 11 I THE RIDING BOY’ TIC TAC “EPSOM JEEF” "EUREKA” "MAN-ON-THE- CAPT. DASH' "THE MAJOR” 1 Penang Penang ipoh Kuala Lumpur SPOT” Ipoh Singapore Singapore RACE 1: New World Eagle's Eye New World New World Eagle’s Eye j Stone Ginger Eagle’s Eye Stone Ginger Wait-A-Bit Sea Maiden237 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-01-01 11 ANDREW BEATTIE. Preston Nor.l End's Scottish international back cants to be an Army P.T. instructor17 words
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Article60 1940-01-01 11 Annual Trophy Rugby Match (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 30. Singapore beat Selangor by 5 points to nil in the annual trophy rugby match played here this evening. The score came midway in the first half when Rundall gathered a weak clearance by Hunter and just60 words
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487 1940-01-01 11 More Winners For Van Breukelen NIEUWSGIERIG LIKELY TO SCORE npRAINER M. van Breukelen has kept Royal Hampton in the 1 big sprint race today and despite his defeat on Tuesday last when he was backed as a racing “certainty” I am confident that “Mr.487 words
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752 1940-01-01 11 Taiping. The Inter-Team Doubles Badminton Tournament for the Sheppard Cup attracted 13 entries, which is regarded di satisfactory though surprise has been expressed that the Railway Institute should have refrained from entering when that institution is by no means lacking in players. The752 words
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Article264 1940-01-01 11 Perak To Meet Selangor The Perak Veterans’ Hockey trial, in preparation for the forthcoming encounter with Selangor, which was played on the Ipoh Club padang on Saturday ended in a 2-2 draw between the Whites and the Colours. The Colours were a better balanced team, with Carson,264 words
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Article352 1940-01-01 11 Champions Draw With Rest Tapah, Saturday. The Batang Padang District Football Association League was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday when the Champions and the Rest match was played on the public padang before a large crowd. The Champions (Malays) playing one short throughout did very well352 words
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Article241 1940-01-01 11 Tigers Continue Unbeaten Record Taiping. After quite a lull owing to the Christmas holidays, Taiping hockey was resumed on the Esplanade during the weekend when the Taiping Tigers continued then- unbeaten record with a run-away victory over the Chinese Recreation Club by six goats to one. A feature241 words
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Article461 1940-01-01 12 ANOTHER DAY FOR FAVOURITES Jade Lady., Moonlight Sonata And Nieuwsgierig Best Bets (By LTHOUGH today should be another favourites* day generally, I think a few outsiders should oblige and Turley should be able to send out at least one remunerative winner. Van Breukelen should461 words
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Article73 1940-01-01 12 I. —Reuter. Given Time Limit To Leave Monte V ideo Monte Video, December 30. It is officially announced that the German tanker “•Tacoma" has been given idefinite time limit to leave as she is considered an auxiliary of the German fleet. If she has not left within theI.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article460 1940-01-01 12 Large Gathering Pay Tribute To Turfite There was an exceptionally large gathering at the funeral of the late Mr. Khoo Hong Tat, well-known racehorse owner, which took place from his residence. No. 15, Bagan dermal Road, Penang, yesterday at 10 am for interment at460 words
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Article54 1940-01-01 12 "—8.0. W Ridiculous German Rugby. Dec. 31 The claim has been made m German Official News messages that a British naval patrol vessel named “Agathe was sunk bv the German Navy on Friday. No British naval vessel was sunk on Friday. There is no ship in the"—8.0. W - 54 words
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779 1940-01-01 12 Up-To-The-Minute Technique In Swimming Pool For Princesses 'T’HE King has built a new squash court in the garden of Buckingham Palace. With a swimming pool for the Princesses it cost £20,000, and represents the last word in up-to-the-minute technique. It is enclosed, with a779 words
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Article321 1940-01-01 12 Leaving To Gemas On Transfer I poll Prior to his departure on transfer to Ge inas, Mr. S. T. Thambyayah, Traffic Inspector, F.M.S Railways Ipoh, was entertained to a farewell tea party by the members of tiie Railway Institute, Ipoh, last evening at the Institute premises Mi".321 words
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Article58 1940-01-01 12 Thousands Throng Waterfront (Trani Our Own C -rtu Singapt ee, Today. Thousands thronged the waterfronts today to watch the annual l\’cw Year sea sports. in which Malay kolehs, bugis boats and fishing vessels, ships’ boats, tncn-o-war, whalers and yachts took part This evening, land58 words
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Article94 1940-01-01 12 —Reuter. Present Total Of Over $14,000.000,000 London, Dec 30. Figures based m the December issue of the Federal Reserve Bulletin show that Great Britain holds over $14,000,000,000 in America compared with between $2.000,000.000 and $3,000.000,000 at the beginning oi the last war The French holdings have—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article99 1940-01-01 12 Retired F.M.S. Official Entertained In Ceylon His many friends in Malava will be interested io learn that Mr P. Narayanar. who retired a few years ago from the F.M.S Railways while holding the appt inlment of Traffic Inspector, was the guest of honour at a reception given99 words
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Article190 1940-01-01 12 Reuter But iNo Serious Fighting Paris, Dec. 30 At five degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature on the Western Front is rapidly approaching that of Finland. Despite these conditions, the past 24 hours have seen intense ae?ial activity, large numbers of planes of both sides taking theReuter - 190 words
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