Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 January 1940
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Title Section22 1940-01-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 2. Vol. XCVIII. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS22 words
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Article, Illustration338 1940-01-02 1 Mown Down By Finnish Machineguns FIERCE FIGHTING ON LAKE LADOGA FRONT Paris, Jan. 2. A vivid description of conditions on the Finnish front, north of Lake Ladoga following recent fierce battles, is given by the Havas corresjff>nden* who suys that the Finns drove the Russians backL—Reuter. - 338 words
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Article67 1940-01-02 1 --Reuter. For “Successful Execution Of Operations” Moscow, Jan. 1. M. Shapohnikov, Chief of the General Staff, has been awarded the Order of Lenin for “successful direction and execution of operations ordered by the Red Army Command” while M. Smorodinoff, Deputy Chief of Staff, is awarded--Reuter. - 67 words
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Article26 1940-01-02 1 —Reuter. London, Jan. 2. The London tanker “Sandelfino” was damaged by a mine and beached. The crew numbering 41 landed without casualty.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 26 words
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215 1940-01-02 1 Many Shins Feared Lost In J a. Terrific Storms Istanbul, Jan. 2. t FOLLOWING earthquake and floods, the Turkish people were today hit by a third natural disaster—many Turkish ships are feared lost in terrific storms around the Black Sea. .—Reuter. A small British-built Istanbul.—Reuter. - 215 words
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Article39 1940-01-02 1 —Reuter. New York, Jan. 2. A wireless message from Berlin states that the 16,000-ton Ham burg-Am erica liner “St. Louis” which was at New York when the war broke out, arrived safely at Hamburg today.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article91 1940-01-02 1 .-8.0. W. Four Additions To List Of Consignee Countries Rugby, Jan. 2. The Ministry of Economic Warfare announces that Bulgaria, Greece, Roumania and Turkey have been added to the list of consignee countries for which the navicert system is available. Navicerts are now being issued by His Majesty’s.-8.0. W. - 91 words
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Article75 1940-01-02 1 .—Reuter. London, Jan. 2. A bomb thrown into the Londonderry Fire Station last night shattered the windows and wrecked the ceiling of a fire engine shed and slightly damaged one engine but nobody was hurt. L is believed the outrage was a reprisal for the.—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article75 1940-01-02 1 —Reuter. Danish Premier’s New Year Broadcast Copenhagen, Jan. 2. The Premier, M. Stauing, in his New Year broadcast, said they enteied 1940 with a subdued hope. Small nations in Europe would go under if the war continued to affect them as in the past four months.—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article37 1940-01-02 1 —Reuter. Oslo, Jan. 2. Prince Olav in a broadcast to Norwegians at home and abroad emphasised that the situation was serious. He expressed the hope that the world would soon have peace again.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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328 1940-01-02 1 .—Reuter. Rugby, Jan 2. In connection with the Air Ministry announcement regarding the shooting down of German aircraft by R.A.F. coastal command planes issued on Monday afternoon, the Air Ministry announced at 11.25 p.m: “Coastal Command pilots of the Royal Air Force scored a swift.—Reuter. - 328 words
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Article49 1940-01-02 1 .—1 .cuter. Dublin, Jan. 2. The biggest quantity of ammunition so far discovered following the Phoenix Park raid was recovered by the police and military in the vicinity of Swords near Dublin last night. The «lump contained 200 bombs weighing between seven and eight tons.—A .outer..—1 .cuter. - 49 words
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Article127 1940-01-02 1 —Reuter. No Change in Duce’s Policy Rome, Jan. 2. “Mussolini’s policy has not deviated a nairs breadth, especially where Bolshevism is concerned, says the “Relazziom International!,” reviewing the latter’part of the year 1939 and Italy s policy. “Russia today is engaged in a long and obscure battle.—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article94 1940-01-02 1 —Reuter. ’NEARLY 2,000,000 AFFECTED I London, Jan. 1. Neatly two million are affected by the Royal proclamation issued tonight making liable for military service all men who are above 19 years but not 28 on January 1. The total number of men who—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article180 1940-01-02 1 .—Reuter. What Led To Decision Monte Video, Jan. 1. Shortly before noon representatives of the Government boarded the “Tacoma” as she lay out of harbour and signed legal bonds under which she will be detained in Uruguayan waters for the duration of the war. A guard of.—Reuter. - 180 words
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Article45 1940-01-02 1 —8.0. W. Rugby, Jan. 1. Large quantities of ether, antitetanus, serum and other anaesthetics and medical supplies, including three tons of anti-gas ointment, have been sent to Finland by the joint war organisation of the British Red Cross and St. John’s.—8.0. W. - 45 words
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40 1940-01-02 1 8.0. W. Rugby, Jan. 2. The King returned to Buckingham Palace from Sandringham last night and held a Council at which he approved the proclamation under the National Service Armed Forces Act. —8.0. W.8.0. W. - 40 words
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Article127 1940-01-02 1 —Reuter. FISHERIES PACT TO STAND ri A R Moscow, Jan. 1. Under the Soviet-Japanese settlement the Japanese Government guarantee payment of the last instalment for railway due from Manchukuo by April 1 together with an additional sum due under the geld clause and interest at three per cent,—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article88 1940-01-02 1 .-8.0. W. £l.OOO For Imperial Funds Rugby, Jan. 2. The Sultan of Lahej to mark the New Year has given 13,500 rupees—about £l,OO0 —as a contribution to Imperial funds for use at the discretion of the King. This generous gift has been gratefully accepted.-8.0. W. - 88 words
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Article116 1940-01-02 1 Madrid. Spain is on short rat’ons. Gen Tai Franco’s Government are faced with many obstacles in securing the country’s food supplies. This has been disclosed in a broadcast speech by Senor Serrano Suner. President of the Executive Council cf the Falangist Party. Here are some of116 words
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Advertisement17 1940-01-02 1 COW GATE ML jipcxi» /or North Malaya e> Pena.ty GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY u I 0.. Penang and Ipoh,17 words
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Advertisement16 1940-01-02 1 SMIEEK” fed on COW GATE J Aaeatt for North Malaya GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD„ .a and Inoh16 words
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Article296 1940-01-02 2 Easter Will Bring Turning Point JAPANESE VIEW OF WAR Peace In China Expected Next Month London, Jan. 1. QTRIKING views about the course of the European war were expressed by Viscount Kano, London Manager of the Yokohama Specie Bank for some years and Vice-Chairman of the.—Reuter. - 296 words
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Article91 1940-01-02 2 —Chinese Central News. American’s Gift Of $2OO Chungking, December 27. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek is a surprise recipient of a cheque of $2OO from Mr. Louis Schulman, American, as a contribution to China's cause. In a letter to the Generalissimo, Mr. Louis Schulman said that the fate—Chinese Central News. - 91 words
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Article185 1940-01-02 2 shot down a German aircraft.”—B.O.W. Reuter. One German Plane Shot Down London, Jan. 1 Two German aeroplanes flew over the Shetlands this morning. The air raid warning was sounded and the all clear 45 minutes later. Anti-aircraft guns were in action. A communique issued by theshot down a German aircraft.”—B.O.W. & Reuter. - 185 words
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Article151 1940-01-02 2 Reuter. Turkish President Visits “City Of Dead” Ankara, January 1 President Ineunu is expected to arrive this afternoon at Erzincan, "City of the Dead," which suffered most severely in the earthquake. Floods in Western Anatolia have inundated and com.pletely Isolated numerous villages and districts. Particularly affected are Brusa,Reuter. - 151 words
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Article148 1940-01-02 2 .—Reuter. W aters Reach Depth Of Six Feet Istanbul, January 1. President Ineunu arrived at the earthquake devastated city of Erzincan accompanied by the Minister of Health and Interior and the nspector-General of the army. The President immediately started a tour of the wrecked quarters of the city.—Reuter. - 148 words
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Article72 1940-01-02 2 Reuter. Work Of Clearing Streets Proves Difficult Paris, December 31. Over 277.000 tons of snow fell over Paris on Thursday night, the authorities having the greatest difficulty in coping with the fall, although 200.000 tons of salt had already been scattered in the streets. The workReuter. - 72 words
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Article65 1940-01-02 2 Reuter. Ambassador At Moscow Recalled Rome, Jan. 1. It is learnt that the Government has invited its Moscow Ambassador, Signor Rosso, to return to Italy on leave. The step has been taken in reply to the Soviet Government action in recalling its new Ambassador in Rome, M. Gorelkine,Reuter. - 65 words
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Article38 1940-01-02 2 Chinese Central News. Hongkong, December 27. China’s foreign trade up to the end of November showed an adverse balance of $340,297,700. Imports during the first eleven months of 1939 totalled $1.245.416,359 and exports totalled $905.118.659.Chinese Central News. - 38 words
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Article179 1940-01-02 2 .—Reuter. All Difficulties Settled Tokyo, Jan. 1 The Asahi Shimbun declares that all fundamental issues for the formation of a new Central Government of China were amicably settled yesterday and a conference will take place shortly between ExPremier Wang Ching-wei, Mr. Wang Keh min head of.—Reuter. - 179 words
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Article32 1940-01-02 2 —Reuter. Amsterdam. Jan. 1. It is officially announced that several planes of unknown nationality last night passed over North Friesland. The antiaircraft guns opened fire and the .planes disappeared.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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262 1940-01-02 2 .—Reuter. Paris, Jan 1. Heavy snow on the Western Front caused even patrols to cease activity during the night. Aeroplanes on both sides remained grounded. A French war communique states that there was nothing to report on the Front as a whole. Reuter’s.—Reuter. - 262 words
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Article127 1940-01-02 2 Famous Shakespearean Producer Rugby, Jan. 1 Sir Frank Benson, founder of the famous Shakespearian company which has appeared in mast parts of the world, an actor of distinction, and a producer and inspirer of many great actors and actresses died in London yesterday, aged 81.127 words
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Article127 1940-01-02 2 8.0. W. Revenue Figures Show Increase Rugby, Dec. 30. The Excb quer returns for the three quarters cf 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 of the preceding financial year. The estimate for8.0. W. - 127 words
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200 1940-01-02 2 Incendiarism Suspected Rome, Jan. 1. A SERIOUS fire occurred at the Palazzo Cancellaria of the Vatican (Apostolic Chancellery). It is believed that the channel of St. Lorenzo Was destroyed and that the hall which occupies the centre floor of the Palace was seriously damaged. Huge.—Reuter. - 200 words
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Article141 1940-01-02 2 .—Reuter. W ith Crew Of •‘’Graf Spec” Monte Video, Jan. 1. The “Tacoma” left last night but later returned to the outer port and again dropped anchor there. —Reuter. RETURNS TO HARBOUR AFTER departure; Monte Video, January 1 The "Tacoma.” which left this evening and then returned.—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article70 1940-01-02 2 .—Reuter. Reburial In Pantheon Suggested Paris. Jan. 1 Deputies and Senators give full support to the suggestions that the remains of M. Andre Maginot, former French War Minister and creator of the Maginot Line, should be reinterred in a tomb of honour in the Pantheon in Paris..—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article33 1940-01-02 2 Reuter. Conference At Belgrade Planned Paris, Jan. 1 According to well-informed sources here, M. Gafencu, Rumanian Foreign Minister, is planning a conference of the four Balkan States at Belgrade this month.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article351 1940-01-02 2 Amsterdam, Jan. 1. A new spy scare in Germany is described in an article dated from Holland’s eastern harder and published in the Rotterdam paper, Maasbode. This fear of spies, it is stated, is the reason for the marked discouragement noticeable lately of all traffic.—Reuter. - 351 words
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Article336 1940-01-02 2 .—Reuter Rugby, Jan 1 During last week, three British and two neutral merchant ships, whose aggregate tonnage was 4,699. were sunk by enemy action. They were the ‘Salholme,” 2,473 tons, “Barbara Robertson," 325 tons, “Resercho,” 258 tons, the Norwegian “Lappen/’ 563 tons, and the Danish.—Reuter - 336 words
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Article241 1940-01-02 2 —8.0. W. Chief News Of New ear s Day In Britain Rugby, January 1 The arrival of a new contingent of the Canadian active service force is the chief news of New Year's Day in Britain. The correspondents record the heartiness of the welcome accorded—8.0. W. - 241 words
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Article29 1940-01-02 2 .—Reuter. Washington. January The Maritime Commission has the sale of eight United States Line to a Norwegian concern the North At-* l Transport Company.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 29 words
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Advertisement151 1940-01-02 2 I, By Aooolntment To H. M. The King of Siam’’ M.H.The Suitan of wraffi* M. H. The Sultan otj*etan )1 STRUCK BY SHRAPNEL i IQ<i4s i j 1 z but accurate as ever to-day A young subaltern then, he bought his Omega in 1913. It went out East with the151 words
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1350 1940-01-02 3 Facing Problems Of Manoeuvres With True Army Zest SINCE the outbreak of war little has been heard of the British troops in Egypt. Yet quietly, unobtrusively, and with ever-increasing efficiency they are carrying on at this vital point of the Democratic Peace Front.1,350 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-01-02 3 Soldiers Don’t Care Either —even if they have to wade through wafer to reach their objective. These cheerful troops picking their way along a flooded road in Hampshire arc dealing with conditions similar to those prevailing on the ll'estcrn Front.40 words
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Article486 1940-01-02 3 AND HIS CAR WAS MOVED ON' '■’HERE is a well-known picture of the la t B.itnh Comna der-in-Chief in France, Earl Haig, riding along the road at the head of his staff. An orderly carrying a penncned lance and a guard of mounted military police486 words
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615 1940-01-02 3 A GAIN today come warnings to Hitler that all is not well in the Greater Reich, For instance. Vienna house wives are parading the streets with empty shopping baskets. They have notices pinned on them stating: “We thank our Fuehrer.’’ Spotlight On Germany Then there615 words
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Article106 1940-01-02 3 London. Mary Ethel Isabel countess of Kinnoull, cf St. Andrew’s-Place, Regent’s Park, N.W., widow of the Earl of Kinnoull, has left £343. Lady Kinnoull, who was only 35, was the eldest daughter of the late Mrs. Kate Meyrick, the “Night Club Queen. Letters of administration106 words
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Advertisement54 1940-01-02 3 Is our 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 rt sorts, rentiers ass stance in providing guides or54 words
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Miscellaneous26 1940-01-02 3 WHAT A WAR! by Gilbert Wilkinson RUBY RUMOUR AND PANICKY PERCE “And now they’re sendin’ them U-boats up to the flooded Rhine, to sink our tanks26 words
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Article164 1940-01-02 4 Goodwill Delegation Entertained Singapore. A REFERENCE to a proposal that a local Muslim unit to be sent to China with medical supplies was made in a speech by Mr. Kao Ling-pai, Chinese Con-sul-General, at a tea party at the Consulate in honour of the Chinese Islamic164 words
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Article97 1940-01-02 4 Only a woman shopkeeper’s “previous good character” saved her from the death penalty for infringing the German rationing laws. This was stated when Frau Martha Krause, of Berlin, was sentenced to 10 years in a penitentiary for selling meat, butter, and textiles to customers without97 words
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Article, Illustration962 1940-01-02 4 John Beevers - THE DREADED GESTAPO (By John Beevers) IN the last free election held j n Germany before the Nazis came to power, less than half the electorate voted for Hitler. He knew therefore that he could not count upon the majority of the German people962 words
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Article628 1940-01-02 4 In Malay December 30. 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 will be published628 words
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637 1940-01-02 4 DECISION TO INVITE VIEWS OF OTHER BODIES A T a meeting of the Commit tee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association held at the Exchange Room Singapore, on Monday, December 18, the Hire-Purchase Act, 1938 was considered. Correspondence was considered between the Straits637 words
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469 1940-01-02 4 War Minister s Statement In Singapore Singapore. A USTRALIA’S air force in the last three years, and the Empire air training scheme, which was planned in Canada by Dominions’ Ministers as a war effect, will more than double her present expanded effort. “This”, declared469 words
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Article258 1940-01-02 4 Sulking At Country Seat Have you noticed the black-out that has descended over the Nazi leaders ever since the Munich bomb attempt on Hitler? I shall try writes Willi Frischaucer in the “Daily Express” to lift the mystery of their movements. Goering, at present, is sulking.258 words
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Advertisement150 1940-01-02 4 THAT FIRST BLEMISH ON baby’s delicate skin Fth!NK®beforel v 4 I > 11 i n i Os33i I MMok <• j A pimole may be just a trilling thing, or, on the other hand, it may be the start of a disfiguring eruption. To be on the safe side apply150 words
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2517 1940-01-02 5 Stick To Your Job, Be Steady And Help Others TROUBLE-MAKERS WARNED Every Reason That All Should Be Happy r rW() ways in which everyone in this country can help to 1 win the war were indicate Jby His Excellency the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas,2,517 words
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Article387 1940-01-02 5 Mrs. Wu Lien-teh Distributes Prizes Ipoh. GPHE New Year Swimming Gala 1 held by the Kinta Swimming Club turned out to be a grand aft air, and it was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday afternoon, a large gathering of swimming enthusiasts of both sexes being387 words
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Article58 1940-01-02 5 New Headmistress Joins Staff Miss Ruth Lin B.A. (Shanghai University) has joined the Staft of the Union. Institution as Headmistress. She will assume duty on the reopening of the School on Januaiy 15. Miss Chee Saw Hong, a graduate of Liong Kang Women’s College of Physical Culture -Shanghai)58 words
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Article332 1940-01-02 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mf. H.D. Young of the Southern Malaya Tin Dredging Co. is spending I his New Year Holidays in Penang. tfi •f' Mr. Mungo Park of K.L., who has been away on leave, is expected to return in March or April. The promotion of Second-Lieutenant (Acting Captain) D. McMullin,332 words
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Article39 1940-01-02 5 Translations of the New Year message of H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, will be broadcast from the 8.M.8.C. this evening at the following times: 5.40 p.m Malay 6.00 Tamil 6.30 —7p.m. Hokkien and Cantonese.39 words
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Advertisement97 1940-01-02 5 You Can Cure PILES Physician s discovery positively reduces and heals piles. Dr. Van Vleok’a Absorptive Pile Plaeme la a complete cure for the worst piles The first application stope pam and irritation almost instantly. Alarming lose of blood is arrested Inflammation soon dies down. The swollen piles surely grow97 words
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Advertisement155 1940-01-02 5 (WHY I USE I newveitl I ON MY IF .«tARMS AND k LEGS x V illW’X 1 New* VEl£T’ends all unwanted nJ hair in 3 minutes without trouble, mess or bother. K 2 New VEET leaves the skin H soft and smooth, without n trace of ugly stubble. ja 3155 words
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Miscellaneous225 1940-01-02 5 MAJESTIC Last 2 Stows, Tonight 6.15 9.30 p.m. EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN AND THE GREEN GODDESS” Starring HERMAN BRIX The Olympic Champion. A Burroughs-Tarzan Production. Matinee Today At 3 p.m. “DAREDEVIL DRIVERS” A Warner Bros. Picture Prices 15 30 cts. Downstairs. At Last /I Tomorrow’s The Rig Day! MAJESTIC 3225 words
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Miscellaneous171 1940-01-02 5 QUEEN'S OPENING TODAY 3 Shou' r 12 p.m-, 6.30 X- 9.30 THE “FRANKENSTEIN’’ OF CHINESE MOTION PICTURES THE MOON AND SPIRIT” A weird and unusual story re-enacted by China’s most famous film stars. If It’s At The Queen’s —It’s Got To Be Good Matinee Prices Downstairs 15, 30 and 50171 words
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Article462 1940-01-02 6 THE inauguration of a new short-wave broadcasting service by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Information is another step towards counteracting the evil and baneful influence of the Nazi propaganda machine, which stops at nothing in its attempt to undermine the prestige of Britain and her Allies. Long462 words
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Article97 1940-01-02 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA “Moon and Spirit" (Chinese picture) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA "Captain Fury” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Herman Brix in “Tarzan and the Green Goddess.” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “White Chrysanthemum" (Cantonese talkie) 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. CAPITAL TALKIE “Juah Hoey Teong97 words
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Article401 1940-01-02 6 Louder Anti Funnier PROVINCE reader, in sending New Year wishes, expresses the hope that this column will be brighter in 1940. I don’t know whether I should feel complimented but this is how he puts it: Dear Alpha, When J first started reading your daily notes, 1401 words
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Article628 1940-01-02 6 Tuesday, January 2. rpilE growing strength <>t the Allies during the first lour months of the war justifies the general optimism with which the New Year is greeted, both locally and in London. Perhaps the spirit of optimism is best expressed by the “Times”628 words
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Article175 1940-01-02 7 Pork-Sellers Assist Police To Quell Disturbance Taiping. Quite an uproar was created in theatre Road on Sunday evening when a large number of Tamils of the coolie class who had congregated in the vicinity of the toddy shop started a free fight on the road.175 words
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Article146 1940-01-02 7 INDIAN LABOURER WITH RAD HEALTH An Indian was found hanging in the bath room of No. 7, China Street this morning. The unfortunate man, Veerapen, aged 48 years, was one of the inmates living in the premises, which was a coolie house fcr Indian labourers.146 words
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Article188 1940-01-02 7 Sentence was deferred till Jan. 8, 1940, by Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Middle Court this morning, in the case in which a young Chinese, Moh Ah Cheang, was convicted on his plea of guilty to a charge of theft of three pairs of trousers188 words
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Article45 1940-01-02 7 The marriage will be solemnised on Saturday morning, at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, of Miss Doris Bruyns, elder daughter of the late Mr. Bruyns and Mrs. G. Bruyns, of Penang, and Mr. L. Zylva, of the Borneo Motors, Ltd., Kuala Lumpur.45 words
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Article335 1940-01-02 7 |New A ear f Ibservance By Chinese Shops I By train and car, outstation visitors to Penang for the Christmas and New Year holidays began leaving the Settlement yesterday and the exodus was the largest by the mail train last night. Chinese business houses observed the335 words
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Article96 1940-01-02 7 History Goes Back 60 Years The history of Malay journalism in Malaya goes back a little over 60 years, stated Mr. Zainal during an address on Saturday at the second annual dinner of the literary section of the Malay Union, Singapore. He gave a comprehensive review of Malay96 words
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194 1940-01-02 7 Malacca. "Courtesy and good will are traditional tn this old place, and these things make for happiness” said the Hon. Resident «unci or at Saturday’s broadcast of a New Year Message to the people o) ttldC C Cl “The lot has fallen to194 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-01-02 7 Women of the A.T.S. are doin g useful work in the armoury of a West Country regimenta I depot. Above is seen a member examining revolvers to see that the barrels have been properly cleaned.39 words
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106 1940-01-02 7 Stall-Holder’s Trunk Forced Open By Thief CASH amounting to $2OO was purloined from a trunk kept inside a house in Kelantan Road yesterday. The trunk, which was placed in one of the rooms of No. 1. Kelantan Road had been forced open. The cash106 words
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Article323 1940-01-02 7 Mr. H. G. R. Leonard, formerly Bri tish Resident of Pahang, is now an A. Warden at Beaconsfield. His daughter, Miss Eveleen Leonard, is in the A.T.S., driving an ambulance “somewhere in London.” Mr. and Mrs. B. H. F. Barnard have left Walton, and their present address323 words
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Article63 1940-01-02 7 Sentence of three weeks’ rigorous Imprisonment was passed by Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Middle Court this morning on a Chinese, Ee Ah Seng, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of a duck at Kinta Lane, Penang. Court Inspector Brodie conducted the63 words
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Article85 1940-01-02 7 Co-ordinating Welf are Work In Britain Malayan members of the Royal Empire Society and the Overseas League will be interested to know that those organizations, along with a number of other bodies, have joined in forming a War Hospitality Committee, for the purpose of facilitating and co-ordinat-ing85 words
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211 1940-01-02 7 New List Of Analogies To Facilitate Transmission XIEW arrangements for telephoning telegrams to the post office in Singapore have now come into force. Simultaneously, the Post Office have announced a new list of analogies intended to facilitate the accurate transmission of telegrams by telephone. The211 words
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Article160 1940-01-02 7 A.R.P. Wardens are reminded that meetings commence in January as follows Senior Wardens: Monday, January 8. at Headquarters 6 to 7 p.m. Dato Kramat Ayer Itam Groups: Thursday January 4, at Headquarters 6 I to 8 p.m Hutton Lane Group: Thursday January 11, at Headquarters 6 to160 words
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Article45 1940-01-02 7 At the auction sale held by Messrs. A. Dennys Co., on December 30 the six fifteenths share in Kwong Loong Mining Company otherwise cal’.ed cal. J Hitam Mine was knocked down for $82,000 in the name of Mr. Oh Lock Ngee.45 words
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Article101 1940-01-02 7 Tamils Fined In Middle Court Three Tamil Mohamedans, Alohamed Zain bin Sahat, Sundr a and Nagoor Ghani, were produced in the Middle Court before Mr. Lim Koon Teck thiA morning on a charge of assisting in the management of a place used as a common betting101 words
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Article144 1940-01-02 7 Driver Says He Was Robbed Singapore. Three Europeans in uniform ai'e alleged to have robbed a taxi-driver of money and stolen his vehicle on Saturday night in Singapore. The driver, in his report to the police, said he was hired by the three men who instructed144 words
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Advertisement124 1940-01-02 7 SUPREME V In Sunday Despatch 7 F x Bonny Baby Competition Z A''* 1934, open to all comers 10 babies out of the final 12 were fed on COW d? f GATE. lllPih Here are three including X the first prize-winner! Could there be a more < IOIOSw convincing proof124 words
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Article1457 1940-01-02 8 Contributions From Penang and Perlis The Chartered Bank of India, Australia China as Treasurers of the Malaya Patriotic Fund beg to acknowledge receipt of the following Penang subscriptions: Amount previously acknowledged $83,550.71 3rd contribution by staff of Penang Telephone Exchange 16.00 Cheng Hoe Seah 50.00 Chinese Section.1,457 words
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Article277 1940-01-02 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellert Allenbys 1.45 1.55 Ayer Panas 1.50 1.57 J Baesetts 55 60 Batu Lintangs 1.17) 1.22) Bentas 1.12) 1.17)c Borellis 1.45 1.52) Brogas 70 75 Indragiris 1.45 1.50e< Kempas 2.25 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.60 2.70 c Lunas 1.82) 1.92)c Malaka Pindas 1.47) 1.55 ex277 words
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Article21 1940-01-02 8 V' L "'.'V The output of Nawng Pet Tin Limited for the month of December 1939 was 193 piculs.21 words
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Article176 1940-01-02 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Bangrin 24/ 25/ Batu Selangor 1.67) 1.72) Hitam Tin 47) 50 Hong Fatt 1.20 1.25 Jelebu 1.07) 1.12) K. Kamunting 8/9 9/3 Kinta Kellas 7/3 7/9 Klang River 2.17) 2.22) Kramat Tin 12/ 12/9 Kuchai Tin 1.70 1.75 Laruts 6/6 6'9 Mambau Tin176 words
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Article246 1940-01-02 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Seller» Ampats 5/6 5/9 A. Amalgamated 6/7) 7 A. Wengs 87) 92) Bangrins 24/ 25/ B. Selangor.-, 1.65 1.72) Hong Fatts 1.20 1.25 Hitams 44 48 Jelebus 1.10 1-15 Johans 32) 35 Jelapangs 35 36 Kamras 2 2/3 K. Kamunting» 9/ 9 6 K. Kampars246 words
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Article160 1940-01-02 8 Rubber Stocks Production and Gross Exports in Tons Statistics one during the month of November. 1939. A. Production of Large Estates F. M. S. *****; Johore 6020; Kedah 3264; Per Us 16; Kelantan 338; Trengganu 150; Brunei 56; Malacca and Province Wellesley 1765; Penang and Singapore 177160 words
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Article260 1940-01-02 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Kuala Sidim 2.55 2.62 Vex MINING Ampat 5/3 5/5 Austral Amai 6/9 7'l) Ayer Wen g 90 Batu Selangor 170 1 in Berjunta! lly Burma Malay 23/ 24 z Hitam 47 54 Hong Fatt 1.224 125 Johan 32 i 35 Jelebu 1.07) 1.12)260 words
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Article299 1940-01-02 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/3 5/6 A. Amalg. 6/9 7/3 A. Hitam 24/9 25/9 Bangrins 23/9 24/9 B. Selangors 1.67) 1.72) Hong Fatts 1.22 1.25 Jelebus 1.07) 1.12) Johans 33 35 Kamras 2/ 2/3 Kamuntings 13 13/9 K. Lanjuts 24/9 25/6 Katus 24/6 25/6 Kramats 12/6299 words
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Advertisement157 1940-01-02 8 BANKS The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., rtnoorporatea in British mdia' SAVE For Your FAMILY CHILDREN, INDEPENDENCE IN OLD AGE HAPPINESS By Banking WITH The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic developments, no business concern can afford not to157 words
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Article305 1940-01-02 9 London. A MOTHER of four sons stood be fore the Leeds Tribunal for Conscientious Objectors the other day. Of those four sons one is a gunner, the second a signaller, the third a flight-lieutenant. It was for the fourth and youngest that she had ccme to plead.305 words
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Article142 1940-01-02 9 Cheating And Theft Charges Singapore. Two Indians, Veerasamy and Massalamani, with records of 16 and 15 previous convictions respectively, appealed against their sentences of 12 months’ and 18 months’ rigorous imprisonment before Mr. Justice Pedlow in the High Court. The judge dismissed the appeals. The appellants142 words
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1158 1940-01-02 9 Poland Reorganises Her Fighters On Freneh Soil HPODAY (writes G. Ward Price, famous “Daily Mail” war correspondent, in a recent despatch from France) I have seen a nation in process of re construction a nation to which not a square yard of territory or1,158 words
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637 1940-01-02 9 Union And Strength Worshipped In Mould Of Prussian Arrogance How the Third Reich has betrayed the historical mission of Germany and in so doing has betrayed Christendom is shown in a leading article in "The Tablet,” the well-known Catholic Journal published in London. Extracts637 words
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Article523 1940-01-02 9 Catholic View Of Nazi Threat “The Enemies of Europe” was the title of a recent article in The Tablet, the well-known English Catholic Journal, in which the Nazi-Soviet combination was seen as the enemy of European culture. It maintains that the defence of that culture will523 words
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Miscellaneous1429 1940-01-02 9 TO-DAY 1 I SHORTWAVE STATIONS g g p BROADCASTING transmission—five. News In English From 6.40 9.35 a.m. (Local Time) GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) r r c 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 5 6.50 ajn. 7.50 a1,429 words
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Miscellaneous304 1940-01-02 9 his orchestra. 5.35 The organ player Donald Thome plays hits. 5.50 Georges Boulanger and his orchestra 6.20 Instrumental solis. 6.50 News and weather reports. 7.15 Ambrose plays for concert. 7.30 About paedagogical difficulties. 7.50 Nirom Solists Ensemble. 8.30 Records. 8.50 Jopie Demmers and Leo Morein. 9.20 Tommy Dorsey and his304 words
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Article698 1940-01-02 10 OF ALLIES Supremacy On Seas Unimpaired OPTIMISM IN REVIEWS OF FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF WAR London, Jan. 1 A spirit of quiet confidence and optimism prevails in the London press in welcoming the New Year. Editorials generally review the growing strength of the Allies during the—Reuter. - 698 words
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Article83 1940-01-02 10 —Reuter. London Ushers In The New Year London, Jan. 1. For the first time in living memory “Auld Lang Syne” was not sung at St. Paul’s and only a handful of people saw the Year in outside the Cathedral. Police officers reminded would-be revellers of the—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article22 1940-01-02 10 —Reuter. London, January 1. The death has occurred of LadyJordan. widow of the former British Minister in Peking.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article242 1940-01-02 10 Soviet Attacks On Salla Front Repulsed London, Jan. 1 The Rome Radio announces that according to reports from Tromsoe the Finns have recaptured the port of Petsamo. A Finnish communique says that the fighting in Suomussalmi has ended. Soviet divisions there were completely dispersed.—8.0. W. - 242 words
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Article212 1940-01-02 10 Moscow-Dominated Regime In North-West China (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Dec. 26. Lieut.-General Hayao Tada, commanding Japanese forces in North China, told the Associated Press correspondent during an interview in Peiping of the “future necessity to deal with the Soviets, but he said that212 words
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Article45 1940-01-02 10 .—Reuter. Total Of £1,500,000 Daily London, Jan. 1 Since the National Savings Committee launched their new campaign on November 22, over a million savings certificates were sold each working day. Including defence bonds, the savings amount to over £1.500,000 daily despite Christmas spending.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article228 1940-01-02 10 '—Reuter. “GUARANTEE OF FINAL VICTORY” London, January 1. Canada's second contingent of troops landed on Sunday in a West Coast port lustily singing “Roll out the barrel” and “Tipperary" as they marched ashore. Mr. Eden officially welcomed the force which was almost an army in itself .and'—Reuter. - 228 words
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Article337 1940-01-02 10 LORD SAMUEL’S VIEW IX ADDRESS London. Fascism, Phalangism, Communism anc Shintoism are in sympathy with many, perhaps most, of the Nazi principles, and not much was wanting for the countr.es where chose doctrines were powerful to have ranked themselves at Germany’s side in the battle.337 words
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Article70 1940-01-02 10 —Reuter. Settlement Of C.E.R. 4n«l Fisheries Questions Tokyo, Januai The settlement of two outstanding tions between Japan and Russia inounced: firstly, the matter of the l instalment overdue to Russia for transfer of the North Manchuria way formerly known as the Chinese r- ern Railway; and secondly,—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article, Illustration62 1940-01-02 10 The Queen is nominated as “The Woman of the Year’’ by “the Merry-Go-Round’’ which is a syndicated column to four hundred papers, says Reuter’s message from Washington. It states that the reason is “because arriving in an aloof and critical country, she completely conquered it and62 words
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Article76 1940-01-02 10 .—Reuter. Not To Repair Damage In Action London, January 1. H.M.S. “Ajax” wearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Harwood will shortly pay ,a courtesy visit to Monte Video if the consent of the Uruguayan Government is forthcoming. The statement that the “Ajax” is visiting Monte.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Advertisement246 1940-01-02 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. BURNS PHILIP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, Sailings and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO.,246 words
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Article, Illustration2774 1940-01-02 11 Dangerous Lover Pays $136 NIEUWSGIERIG’S BRILLIANT WIN IN FIFTH RACE AKING his debut today at the third day of the Penang Xmas/New Year Meeting, Mrs. Ida Yeap’s black Australian gelding by Beau Fils—Mais pear scored a brilliant victory in the second division race for2,774 words
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Article71 1940-01-02 11 Greenhall Juveniles fc A’ vs Young Olympians 4 A’ On the Francis Light School ground at 5 p.m. today. Greenhall Juveniles: —Liew Peng Hoe; Tan Teik Slew, Lim Chong Guan; Lim Hock Siang, Toh Chin Guan, Loh Neoh Aik; Lim Chong Poh, Sucha Singh, Ooi Kok Chang, Gan Thean71 words
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594 1940-01-02 11 Poor Soccer In Veerasingam Cup Match TAESPITE the fact that the p eriod of play was extended five u minutes each way, neither the Penang Indian Recreation Club nor the Kinta Indians could open the scoring in the soccer match for the Veerasingam594 words
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Article174 1940-01-02 11 P.L.H.C. vs Greenhall Juveniles On Thursday, January 4 at 5.20 p.m. on the Francis Light School ground:— P.L.H.C.—Mrs. A. B. Coombs; Mrs. Dudley, Mrs. C. O. Lim; Mrs. Purcell, Miss Y. Carrier and Mrs. C. J. Scully; Miss Hannay, Miss Walden, Miss Hislop, Mrs S. V. Adams and174 words
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Article99 1940-01-02 11 Spotted 7 Out Of 8 Winners Tic-Tac again scored heavily with his tips yesterday. In addition to four straight winners in Eagle’s Eye, Jade Lady, Scribble and Nieuwsgierig, he spotted 3 of the other winners including the two big outsiders, both of whom he said were the99 words
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Advertisement131 1940-01-02 11 New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TANJONG BUNGAH PENANG. THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS BAR DANCE HALL SEA-BATHING with Diving Stage Complete with Spring Board MEALS AT ANY HOUR Drinks Prices are the same as that of E. 0., Runnymede, Ely see, Wembley, etc. COME AND SPEND AN131 words
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561 1940-01-02 12 SERVES ALSO IN FINE FORM Pinafore Should Be Watched On Saturday fßy_ “OTC-T.4E”) 'T'ONROE, Tredella and The Annan (who worked to- gether) and Sei vus did the most impressive work on the track this morning in preparation for Saturday’s races, the concluding561 words
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Article326 1940-01-02 12 PROTECTION AFFORDED BY AIRCRAFT PATROLS London, January 2. Reuter learns that British aircraft patrols are now protecting fishing fleets. Since they took over duty, the num her of attacks on defenceless boats has been reduced considerably. Christmas and New Year holidays were non-existent in coastal—Reuter - 326 words
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Article176 1940-01-02 12 Eleven Entries Received Eleven horses have been entered for the Patriotic Cup race to be run for Horses Class 3 over 7 furlongs on Saturday. Trainer van Breukelen holds a strong hand with no less than eight cand j dates while Trainers Bowden, Duval j and O'Neill have176 words
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425 1940-01-02 12 London Press Commends 8.0. W. Rugby, Jan 2. Sevei al newspapers today refer to the striking speech of the French Premiei last week in which M. Daladier spoke of recent agreements of economic and financial co-operation between Fr nee and Britain and declared8.0. W. - 425 words
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Article70 1940-01-02 12 —8.0. W. R.A.F. Officer’s Escape From Luxemberg Rugby, January 1. On December 21 the Air Ministry issued a statement denying the German allegation that a R.A.F. officer interned is Luxemberg had broken parole by escaping from his guard. It was revealed today in London that according to—8.0. W. - 70 words
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Article59 1940-01-02 12 Seven new horses have just been landed for Trainer Silley. of Taiping. They are: Mercury for the Seagate Stable. Autumn Pride and Foxdown for H. IP. Cowling. Scottish Rifle, Clarissa The Fleu, Neol and Fiet aria for Mr. S. R. Palmer Two other horses, which59 words
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Article69 1940-01-02 12 Router. Negotiations To Be Resumed Stockholm. Jan. 1. It is learned from a Finnish source that Germany has decided to resume trade relations with Finland. When the war between Finland and Russia began, Germany suspended trade negotiations which were proceeding and stopped all exports and allRouter. - 69 words
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Article85 1940-01-02 12 TUESDAY. JAN JARY 2. UN: Penang $125 62| Business done 109 tons Singapore ?125.62j RUBBER: Penang Spot 373 c Singapore Spot 37Jc COPRA: Sundried $4 50 buyers no sellers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.50 nom. Fair Seed $6.70 nom. RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 Rangoon Parboiled85 words
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Article72 1940-01-02 12 THE- HARD GOING HAS BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR SEVERAL HORSES GOING VERY SORE.. YESTERDAY’S “CASUALTIES” INCLUD E 1» TOYMAN, WHO WAS BEATEN BY FREEDOM IN THE BIG RACE (AND SMALL WONDER AS HE WENT ALMOST LAME AFTER THE RACE) AND PURE GOLD. PURE GOLD, I AM TOLD WAS FANCIED72 words
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Article187 1940-01-02 12 Reuter. ARSENAL BEAT CHARLTON 6-2 London, January 1 The following are the results of the regional soccer matches played today:— SOUTH A Charlton 2, Arsenal 6 SOUTII-B Queen s Park Rangers 3, Readmg 3 EAST MIDLAND Doncaster 1. Sheffield United 2. WESTERN Liverpool 7. Crewe 3. FRIENDLIESReuter. - 187 words
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Article44 1940-01-02 12 first wife died in May last year.—Reuter.. Marriage To Cousin At Westminster Abbey London, January 1. Admiral Sir Charles Little, Second Sea Lord, married his cousin, Mary Elizabeth Little, at Westminster Abbey. His first wife died in May last year.—Reu-first wife died in May last year.—Reuter.. - 44 words
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Article40 1940-01-02 12 Reuter Paris, Jan 2. i on a. unique states that yesterday was a quiet day on the whole An enemy detach- < nt which attempted to raid me of the French posts west of tht 'osges was repulsedReuter - 40 words
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Advertisement435 1940-01-02 12 MUNICIPAL NOTICE REFUND OF ASSESSMENT All persons desirous of claiming refund of rates in respect of buildings vacant during the half year ended 31st December, 1939, are reminded that claims in writing must be sent to the Municipal Secretary in the month of January 1940. Claim forms may be obtained435 words
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Advertisement598 1940-01-02 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road. Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang. Kales of Subscription for Pinang Garetu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. <fc Delivery F M.S. Forenrc Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 1 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 n o9 Yearly 30.C0 36.00598 words
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