Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 January 1940
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Title Section22 1940-01-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 4. Vol. XCVIII. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article648 1940-01-04 1 BUT AMERICA MUST BE PREPARED i he Leadership She Can Take CONGRESS ASKED FOR 9271,999,523 ashington, Jan. 4. <r W/ E must, as a united people, keep ablaze the flames of human liberty, reason, democracy and fair play and may the year 1940-.—Reuter. - 648 words
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Article, Illustration121 1940-01-04 1 Reuter, MEN HAD NO GROUSE London, Jan. 4 4; M 1 R. Attlev, the Opposition Lean dr, r t the- whole wf yesterday inspect ing I: outline trenches, teiepKons"l- specie! correspondent with thB.E.F. Last night he faced a barrage of ones tions from American, Frei. r.nd British– Reuter, - 121 words
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Article160 1940-01-04 1 —Reuter. Operation Of Schedule Relaxed London, January 3. The Ministry of Labour and National Service announces that the operation of the schedule of reserved occupations has been relaxed in order to permit men of or above the age of reservation in certain occupat, ns to volunteer—Reuter. - 160 words
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Article142 1940-01-04 1 Tommies” Can Wear Reuter. London, Jan. 4. Henceforth British officers and othei ranks will be permitted to wear plain clothes when on leave. This applies to homt garrisons as well as the 8.E.F.. writes Reuter's military correspondent. The pi ivilege is pai ticularly agreeableReuter. - 142 words
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122 1940-01-04 1 .—Reuter. ()l I NI .MBEKI I) RY NAZIS London, Jan. 4. The Air Ministry announces: “An air craft of the R.A.F. on reconnaissance over enemy territory today was engaged by a number of enemy fighters in the neighbourhood of the frontier between Belgium and.—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article166 1940-01-04 1 .—Reuter. Es ton in 11 S tea mer Missing Berlin, Jan. 4. German News Agency reports from Tallinn state that nothing has been heard of the Estonian steamer “Agu” 1.575 tons) since Dec. 3. It is feared «he struck a mine in the North Sea. She had.—Reuter. - 166 words
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Article77 1940-01-04 1 —Reuter. To Supplement Previous Voles Washington, Jan. 4. President Roosevelt asked Congress to appropriate immediately $271,999,523 in order to safeguard America’s neutrality and strengthen national defence. The request is made in a letter to Mr. Bankhead, Speaker of the House of Representatives, in which Mr. Roosevelt explains that.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article45 1940-01-04 1 —Reuter. Paris, Jan. 4. A communique says: “During toe day, ur patrols and reconnaissance parlies successfully A filled the ir missions at various points of the front. Towards mid da two enemy planes were hr Atglii down by our fighters.”—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article151 1940-01-04 1 —8.0. W. Third Meeting Held Rugby, Jen. 3. The third meeting of the National Joint Advisory Council composed of representatives of the British Employers Confederation and the T. U. C. General Council which was set up to advise the Government on matters in which employers and—8.0. W. - 151 words
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241 1940-01-04 1 —8.0. W. Rugby. Jan. 4. Details have now been disc’osed of the gallant acton of the weesT operator and air gunner cf f e RAF bomber engaged in reconna ss nc? flight over any who carried cu'. his duties under fire although suffering from frost bite.—8.0. W. - 241 words
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Article365 1940-01-04 1 Oslo, Jan. 4. The German assertion that the Allies, particularly Great Britain, were using the Soviet-Finnish confEct as a lever to obtain “non-neutral” support from the Scandinavian States in their own war is described in the Dagbladet” as “fantastic.” The ’paper adds that obviously what GermanyReuter. - 365 words
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Article89 1940-01-04 1 —Reuter. Soviet Scientist Honoured Yesterday Moscow, Jan. 3. “For outstanding services in inventing and designing new highly important models of Red Army armament” M. Vassili Degtyarev is awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labour, the Order of Lenin and 50,000 roubles. The “Izvestia” remarks that—Reuter. - 89 words
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Advertisement17 1940-01-04 1 COW GATE I u-J |S®S f i for North Malaya Fenany GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LIO.. Penang and Ipoh.17 words
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Advertisement17 1940-01-04 1 SMILER" fed on COW GATE f. "J for North Malay» GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTIX, °ena .17 and Tnnh17 words
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Article169 1940-01-04 2 Weather Improves On Western Front RAIDS BY PATROLS Paris, Jan. 3. pATROLS were active last night at most points along the Western Front. The finer weather increased aerial activity on both sides. French planes carried out numerous reconnaissance flights over the German lines. They were.—Reuter. - 169 words
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Article209 1940-01-04 2 —Reuter. The King Sends Good Wishes To M. Lebrun London. January 3. The text is published of the New Year telegrams exchanged between the King and M. Lebrun. The King’s message says: ‘At the beginning of the New' Year which finds our nations so closely—Reuter. - 209 words
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Article36 1940-01-04 2 .—Reuter. Moscow. January 3. Sir William Seeds, British Ambassador, has left for Bucharest en route to England. According to the Netos Chronicle, M. Naggiar, the French Ambassador, is leaving shortly on indefinite leave.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article235 1940-01-04 2 Reuter. Many Lives Lost Copenhagen, Jan. 3 The National Tidende has received a report from Stockholm that a Russian troop train was derailed on the Murmansk railway. There was heavy loss of life. It is not known whether the disaster was due to sabotage or theReuter. - 235 words
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Article125 1940-01-04 2 Reuter. Dutch Delegation Going Back To London London, January 3. The Netherlands trade delegation which has recently been discussing commercial questions arising out. of the war with the British authorities, will shortly be returning to London after spending Christmas in Holland. Reuter learns in official circles. Ii– Reuter. - 125 words
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Article66 1940-01-04 2 —Reuter. Negotiating New Trade Agreement Istanbul, January 3 An important Turkish economic mission left for Rome with a view to negotiating a new Turkish-Italian trade agreement, according to a message from Ankara. Italy has just ordered twenty thousand tons of Turkish cotton as well as cereals and.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article151 1940-01-04 2 Reuter. Mr. De Valera Asks For Wide Powers Dublin, Jan. 3 Mr. De Valera has asked the Dail for measures giving the Government emergency powers "for securing public safety and the preservation of the state in time of war.” Special precautions were taken against demonstrations and disturbancesReuter. - 151 words
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Article96 1940-01-04 2 —Reuter. Dutch Premier's New Year Broadcast Tendon, Jan. 3. In a New Year broadcast today, to the Dutch people, the Prime Minister, M. De Gepsi, said: "If only belligerents would' gather round the conference table the world would be given a better chance for enduring world peace—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article87 1940-01-04 2 —Reuter. •‘Svarton” Torpedoed Off Scottish Coast New York, January 3. The Mackay radio has received an S.Ofi. from a Swedish jSiip, “Kiruma,” 5.484 tons, in the Itlantic, stating that site has been fired at by a U-boat, is sinking) slowly and requires assistance. The Swedish steamer,—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article228 1940-01-04 2 .—Reuter. Britain*’» Action Approved Throughout Empire “The British people went to the very limit of both patience and prudence m their efforts for peace. Unhappily all these efforts failed and when Germany brutally invaded Poland, Britain and France took up arms in order to save.—Reuter. - 228 words
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Article80 1940-01-04 2 .—Reuter. Hitler's Friend Back In England London. January’ 3 Miss Unity Mitford arrived at Folkestone this afternoon. Lord Redesdale was waiting at the quay with two cars, one of which was an ambulance. —Reuter. SERIOUS WOUND IN HEAD Paris, January 3. Miss Unity Mitford, daughter of Lord.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article44 1940-01-04 2 —Reuter. To Be Made Judge Of U.S. Supreme Court Washington, January 3. It is learned from a high authority that the Attorney-General, Mi’ Frank Murphy w’il! be appointed to the Supreme Court and the Solicitor-General. Mr. Robert Jackson will become AttorneyGeneral.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article37 1940-01-04 2 —Reuter. Compulsory Labour Service Stockholm. Jan 3 The bill authorising compulsory labour service was passed by the Riksdag, bour may be recruited under law for the maintenance of the defence sen Tansport and essential services.—Reuter—Reuter. - 37 words
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715 1940-01-04 2 —8.0. W. Rugby, Jan. 3. The spontaneous and overwhelming offers of support which came from the Dominions and Colonies at the outbreak of war have caused some concern to the enemy whose propaganda has repeatedly belittled potential and actual support from the.—8.0. W. - 715 words
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Article559 1940-01-04 2 returned to our normal patrol.’’- Reu- COURTESY VISIT TO MONTE VIDEO Monte Video, Jan. 3. A warm welcome greeted the British cruised, “Aajax,” one of th ethree warcruiser “Ajax,” one of the three warships that defeated the “Graf Spee,” when she arrived here. After a pressreturned to our normal patrol.’’- Reu- - 559 words
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391 1940-01-04 2 MR. BRUCE ON MIGHTY FORCES OF EMPIRE Rugby, Jan. 3. TN a broadcast this afternoon, the Australian High CommisA sioner said that the question naturally arose why Australia, 12,000 miles away from the conflict, entered the war, pledging aid to the maximum capacity. Remarking391 words
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Article73 1940-01-04 2 .—Reuter. Despite Political Conditions New York, January 3. The Washington Evening Star says: The participation of Indian soldiers in the British Empire's present war against Germany—political conditions being what they are—is significant. Its importance will not be lost on the German official mind which has so.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article81 1940-01-04 2 —Reuter. 530.600 Tons Seized By British London, January 3. During the week ended December 30. the British contraband control seized 20.800 tons of contraband goods suspected to be destined for Germany. During the first seventeen weeks of the war the British contraband control seized 530 600 tons. During the—Reuter. - 81 words
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549 1940-01-04 3 ■Refused To Submit To Censorship New York. rriKE indirect censorship employed I by the German Government has forcer! Mr. Beach Conger, Berlin correspondent of the New York “HeraldTribune,” to leave the country. In a despatch published recently he mentioned that the High Command flatly549 words
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1720 1940-01-04 3 ANTHONY MANN - Estimating the Effects on a People Accustomed to State-Imposed Privations Bv ANTHONY MANN j TT is difficult indeed for the man A in the street to form for himI self an accurate picture of the food situation in Germany since the war began and1,720 words
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Article211 1940-01-04 3 Than Large Number Of Pianos “I HOPE people will learn, what A was not learned at the end of the last war, that one perambulator is of more value than a large number of pianos.” This was said by Canon W. J. Phy-thian-Adams, of Carlisle,211 words
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68 1940-01-04 3 London. Mr. R. Sorenson, Labour M.P. for West Leyton, wrote to the Conscientious Objectors Tribunal at Fulham regarding his son Michael, saying: “I have sought to avoid consciously giving him any bias otherwise than to think for himself, to search for and reach his68 words
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Advertisement137 1940-01-04 3 Isour 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: *****. Thia bureau supplies free information to tourists, Introduces them to famous sights and r* Borts, rentiers assistance in providing guides or Interpreters i137 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous49 1940-01-04 3 MEWS VW&. H j By T. H. Palmer The issue of special war soap began in Germany this week. Each person is entitled to purchase one tablet a month, the tablet weighing less than 3oz. j I i I '757 —A. rH 4 '.M I 'ris the children’s bath-night.”49 words
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Miscellaneous27 1940-01-04 3 i .t. „i Goebbels: “iriiat’s wrong with H< rnnnni Ribbenf’op: "The Fuehrer lias just broken it to him that his medals must be melted down for munitions."27 words
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Article263 1940-01-04 4 Chinese Who Was Expelled Singapore. <TSHE Singapore fourth police maL gistrate Mr, Kenneth Byrne, on Tuesday discharged Hau Say Hoan, who was charged with «♦heating another Chinese by dishonestly inducing the latter to close the Keng Sin School, off Yeo Cbu Kang Road. Mr. T. W. Ong,263 words
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Article123 1940-01-04 4 Woman In Cotrri After Fatality Kuala Lumpur. As a sequel to a motor accident on the Klang Road at 3 p.m. on Saturday when a seventy-year-old Malay woman, Liah Binte Baba, was knocked down and killed instantaneously, a Chinese woman, MaryOng, was produced in the First Court123 words
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521 1940-01-04 4 Car Skids And Smashes Telegraph Post 1 Kuala Lumpur. TWO young Europeans were yesterday produced before 1 Raja Ayoub, the third magistrate, on separate charges of negligent driving and fined $75 each in default one month’s rigorous imprisonment. Both had their licences endorsed. The case521 words
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Article191 1940-01-04 4 Rewards To Be Paid For Tigers A meeting of the Pahang State Council was held at Pekan on Saturday, December 9, 1939. Introducing the Supply Enactment for 1940 for the total sum of $4,834.960. which was passed by the Council, the Resident informed the Council of191 words
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Article715 1940-01-04 4 News in Mtduy January 2. 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 be715 words
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Article71 1940-01-04 4 The old Prince’s Cinema in Brickfield. Road, Kuala Lumpur, will be re-opened in the near future and will be known as the Cathay. Externally the building has been redesigned and extensive decorations have been carried out inside. The building is to be air conditioned and the71 words
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263 1940-01-04 4 Plane Riddled With Bullets By Japanese Singapore. CAPTAIN J. Wilson, pilot hero of the incident in which the Imperial Airways plane Dardanus was fired on by Japanese planes on Nov. 8 off Waichow Island while flying from Hong Kong to Bangkok, is to263 words
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Article160 1940-01-04 4 Drafted For Practical Training Kuala Lumpur. Twenty-five students at the Technical School who have completed their two and half years training, will be reporting for field training in their respective States on Tuesday. After a year’s work they return to the school to sit for their final160 words
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Article77 1940-01-04 4 Singapore. Amad Bin Abdul was produced in the fourth court on Tuesday charged with importing two piculs of rubber into the Colony without a certificate of origin. Accused pleaded guilty and sentence was postponed to Jan. 9. Sumaysar Barai, an Indian, was tmed $2O by Mr. J.77 words
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Article327 1940-01-04 4 Mr, Leonard An A.R.P. Warden Mr. H. G. R. Leonard, formerly British 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,327 words
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Article108 1940-01-04 4 Large Attendance At Funeral Singapore. A large crowd, including the Tungku Mahkota, Tungju Abu Bakar and Tungku Ahmad, attended the funeral in Johore Bahru on Tuesday of Ungku Abdul Hamid young brother of Ungku Aziz. Date Mentri Besar of Johore, and a cousin of the108 words
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Article242 1940-01-04 4 NO LIMIT TO PLACES /V STERLING GROUP AS theTe appears to be some uncertainty among the public in Malay* as to the use of British postal orders under war-time regulations the following Information is given:— There is no limit to the value of British postal orders242 words
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Advertisement39 1940-01-04 4 r unchanging quality /Ips. W r i ®F IB ft- "Or ft JBIF iS t tKS IHJ/ 'iF ft ftlF ii® it f 7 TIGER BEER MADE FROM THEFIHEST 1 I malt hops yeast Distributed by Fraser Neave Ltd,39 words
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Article41 1940-01-04 5 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. h’ 7.30 p.m. March El Capitan Sousa Selection The Desert Song Romberg Waltz Beautiful Spring Lincke Overture Lustspiel Bela Selection The Mikado Sullivru Serenade La Paloma Hartmann Fox Trot Spanish Eyes Noble41 words
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278 1940-01-04 5 Selama Malay Driver Defended DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LAW IN F.M.S. AND S.S. Ipoh. THE A. A. M. frequently gives legal advice and, where neces- sary, legal aid, to its members and in this connection it is interesting to record the following In the278 words
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Article203 1940-01-04 5 Useful And Informative Organ Ipoh. ’T’HE ten thousand luemnibers of the Automobile Association of Malaya will be glad to learn that the Association will be issuing their first real handbook on Malaya towards the end of February this year. This comprehensive handbook will cover the203 words
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Article191 1940-01-04 5 Y omig Hylam ho Had Seven Convictions Ipoh A young Hylam, Wong Choon Tat, who had 7 previous convictions in various states in Malaya, was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment to be followed by two veal’s’ police supervision, b’ Mr. P F. Y. Radcliffe, in the191 words
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Article147 1940-01-04 5 Two Brothers Convicted Ipoh Found in the small hours of the morning with a number of ducks between them, two brothers. Low Ah Kow and Low Ah See, who described themselves as ricsha-pullers, were produced for sen fence before Mr. P F. Y. Radcliffe, by Chief147 words
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Article584 1940-01-04 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Donations to the Selangor Chinese section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund now total $87,295.50. Mrs. Geo. R. Crawford of Cameron Highlands, who was a patient in the Batu Gajah European Hospital has re- covered and returned to her home. V Mr. Peter Albrecht has joined the Roy il584 words
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Article155 1940-01-04 5 In Aid Of Perak Patriotic Fund Taiping. IN aid of the Perak Patriotic Fund, the Taiping Malay Amateur Dramatic Troupe will, under the patronage of His Highness the Sultan of Perak, the Hon. the British Resident of Perak and Mrs. N. F. H. Mather, stage155 words
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Article150 1940-01-04 5 Alleged Possession Of Transmitting Set Taiping. The case against S. Supp’ah. clerk of the Post Office, for alleged possession of a transmitting wireless set in his house in Harrison Street on the afternoon of December 19 last year, was called up again yesterday morning, tut was further150 words
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Article114 1940-01-04 5 Chinese 'On Gaining Charge Batu Gajah. ‘We were only celebrating the New Year as we had no work to do on that day,” was the plea made by a batch of seven Chinese in the Batu Gajah Court before Raja Hussein, on Tuesday morning to114 words
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Article181 1940-01-04 5 Mr. G. C. Macaulay And Miss D. J. Potter The wedding took .nlace at the Presbyterian Church. Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday afternoon of Mr. George Cowan Macaulay, of Anglo-Oriental (Malaya) Ltd.. Kua'a Lumpur, son of the late Provost and Mrs. Macaulay, of Dumfries, Scotland, and Miss Dorothy181 words
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Article65 1940-01-04 5 Ipoh. Fhe former Miss Lee Siew Ngoh, who by her marriage last year to Mr. Yau Sow Kong, a well-known local miner, became the first woman in Malaya to wed in the air, has given birth to a daughter. Mrs. Yau was a well-known Ipoh sportswoman,65 words
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187 1940-01-04 5 Public Warned It has come to the notice of the Department of Education that certain schools are approaching the public for subscriptions without proper authority, says an official communique. The attention of the public is drawn to Regulation 46 of the General Regulations, made under the187 words
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Article127 1940-01-04 5 Found Hiding Behind Door Ipoh A Chinese, Low Seng, who had one previous conviction for house-breaking, was sentenced to two months’ rigorous imprisonment by the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to a charge o f entering the127 words
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Article32 1940-01-04 5 Mr. Eliathamby Donates $250 Ipoh. Mr. N. Eliathamby. J.P., M.C.H.. the popular Taiping philanthropist, has d > na'ed a sum of $250 to the Perak Tamil Abmvarthy Sangam. Ipoh.32 words
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Article202 1940-01-04 5 First Meeting Of .New Year Ipoh. The first meeting of the Ipoh Rotary Club for the year 1940 was held at the Hotel Majestic yesterday afternoon, with Rotarian Y. C. Kang presiding. Two guests, the Datch panglima Bukit Ganta ng and Mr. Harold Jennings were present. The202 words
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Miscellaneous165 1940-01-04 5 Everyone’s Been Talking About THE BIG SHOW IN TOWN Packed out at all Performances yesterday MAJESTIC 3 SHOWS DAILY 3.610, 6.15 9.30 Columbia Picture’s Amazing Exposure of Germany’s Ruthless Submarine Campaign “U-BOAT 29” with Conrad Veidt, V’alerie Hobson, Sebastian Shaw. A Columbia Picture. ALSO LATEST PATHE GAZETTE Showing Latest War165 words
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Miscellaneous19 1940-01-04 5 All in a Day’s Work—by Rick Elmos A SOCKCESS 7 t=C>Ri J Y 'X. unTLE X 1 X J19 words
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Miscellaneous163 1940-01-04 5 QUEEN'S OPENING TODAY 3 Shows Daily At 3 p.m. 9 6.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. Matinee Prices Downstairs 15, 3® and 50 cents. Evening Prices Downstairs 20, 10 and 60 cents. The Famous Star of ‘Madam Lee Sam Neo’ MISS CHIEW SUAN Returns in another gigantic triumph ONE OF CHINA’S GREATEST163 words
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Article443 1940-01-04 6 rpllE announcement yesterday that in response to M. Stalin’s appeal, Hitler is sending a military mission to Leningrad to help the Russians to win the Finnish war, does not come really as a surprise; it merely confirms the Fuehrer’s anxiety to keep on the right side of443 words
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Article119 1940-01-04 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA “New Hell” (Chinese picture) 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. REX CINEMA “Captain Fury” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Valerie Hobson, Conrad Veidt and Jane Leprez in “U-boat 29” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “Youth League” (Tamil talkie) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. CAPITAL TAI.HIE “The119 words
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Article, Illustration430 1940-01-04 6 Restlessness In The Air TP HE weather is probably to blame but at the moment I don’t feel at all like a million dollars. It’s funny, this feeling of restlessness within oneself, but 1 suppose such moods are inevitable sometimes. It is then that one almost resems430 words
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Article550 1940-01-04 6 Thursday, January 4. r pilE leadership which America 1 can take when the time comes for a renewal of world peace was I stressed by President Roosevelt I when he addressed the I S. Congress at the opening of its new ses- sion yesterday.550 words
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Article509 1940-01-04 7 Women Inmates Threatened And House Ransacked details of the armed robbery perpetrated in the 2 small hours of yesterday morning are now available. The premises raid was No. 167, Bridge Street, a timber merchant’s establishment, the robbers decamping with $1,300 in cash and jewellery. The509 words
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Article380 1940-01-04 7 List Of Passengers On Board The American liner s.s. “President Harrison” arrived in Penang last night from Singapore in the course of her round-the-world tour with the following passengers on board The boat will sail for Colombo this evening at three o’clock. FOR COLOMBO; Rev. F.380 words
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Article87 1940-01-04 7 A certain class of thieves in Penang eem to have a weakness for carpenters or masons’ tools. Following the theft in Logan Road on Tuesday morning, the field office of the P.W.D. Engineer at the New Police Barracks, new under construction in Penang Road, was broken87 words
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Article22 1940-01-04 7 Estimated export of dryrubber from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for the month of December, 1939 was 23,500 tons.22 words
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410 1940-01-04 7 FINE FOR NEGLIGENT DRIVING The collision between two private cars, at the junction of Gottlieb Road and Waterfall Road on November 13 ast year was recalled when the case against Mat bin Abdullah, a Malay chauffeur, who was summoned for negligent driving, was410 words
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Article, Illustration95 1940-01-04 7 Meet one of Britain's new film stars —Dorothy Calve, or, in private life Dorothy Lloyd-George, 18-year-old daughter of Major Richard LloydGeorge and granddaughter of L.G. She has just won success in her first big part, playing an ingenue role in “Shadowed Eyes,” a medical drama with Basil95 words
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Article156 1940-01-04 7 Child Victimised On Street Kuala Lumpur. Sentence of two months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on Ham Weng, an unemployed Chinese, by Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, when the accused pleaded guilty to the theft of a gold chain and locket,156 words
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Article150 1940-01-04 7 The following is the full list of Malayan passengers who arrived in Singapore on December 15, 1939 by the N.Y.K, liner s.s. “Hakozaki Maru” from Europe and via Ports. Mrs. E. L. Allison, Mrs. W. G. Ashford, Mr. S. M. Barnwell, Rev. R. Blake Messrs: A. C.150 words
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501 1940-01-04 7 Pawned Diamond She H as Given To Sell hearing was continued in the afternoon yesterday in the case in which a Chinese woman. Cheah Yook Y eng alias Ooi Nya Chik was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of a diamond501 words
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Article69 1940-01-04 7 .■liar Star, Today. The death occurred at the house of her brother, Mr J F. .1 ut/ustiiie, at o’clock this morning, from heart failure, of Mrs. C. .1. Rodrigues, wife of Mr. C. A. Rodrigues, engineer-in-charge, Ulu Glugor fiower station, French Tekkah mines, Gofeng.69 words
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Article160 1940-01-04 7 Cycle Ordered To Confiscated Before he could get the liquoi u his sister. Oh Boon Teck. still attending a local school, was apprehended by Revenue Officers, who were on rounds in Jelutong Road on January 2. Appearing yesterday beiurc Mr. Lim Koon Teck. Penang Third160 words
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Article107 1940-01-04 7 Singapore’s road death figures for 1939 were the lowest for six years. The number of lives lost during 1939 was 39, representing ten children and 29 adults, compared with 63 in 1938. Not a single fatal road accident was reported in the past, week, one of107 words
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Article100 1940-01-04 7 COGLIES DEMAND MORE PAY Fifty Chinese labourers employe d under contractors on tloscote Estate, Pertang Jelebu, went out <>n strike on Tuesday demanding B§-cent daily wages. They now receive 6s. cents daily. I hundred and fifty Tamil labourers on Nt. Helier Estate, Radian, also went100 words
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Article152 1940-01-04 7 ALLEGED ATTACK IN PENANG ROAD Quite a commotion was caused at Penang Road at the junction of Camptell Street at about 12.15 a.m. this morning, when a fair-haired Chinese taxidancer was set upon by five other cabaret girls, who rained .a series of blow® on her.152 words
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Article126 1940-01-04 7 Office Bearers For Ensuing Year At the third annual general meeting of the Penang Co-Operative Living Society Limited held on Dec. 3Qi, 1939, the following office bearers elected for the year 1939-1940:-- President: Capt. Syed Salleh Alsaigoff M.8.E.; J.P. I Vice-President:— Capt. Baba AhJ med. Hon. Secretary:—126 words
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Advertisement62 1940-01-04 7 43j|B 111 I isßk ar JBI Cow ~z Gate. Not only for its pleasant, soothing flavour, but for the Agents for Malaya and Penang Islandfeeling of contentment and the Georgetown dispensary ltd., penang. satisfaction they associate with it— I—daughters a South Devon I denial surgeon know something WM I about62 words
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Article673 1940-01-04 8 Small Replanted Area Purchased By Military REPORT of the proceedings at the twenty-ninth annual general meeting of Pennas Rubber Co., Ltd., held on Tuesday, the 14th November, 1939, at the Registered Offices of the Company, Ceylon House, 49 51, Eastcheap, London, E.C.3, Mr. W. Patchitt (Chairman673 words
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Article48 1940-01-04 8 Rahman Hydraulic Tin Limited 900 piculs. Satupulo No Liability output 759 ciculs, yardage 157.000 cubic yards, hours run 691 hours. RUBBER CHOI’S FOR DECEMBER. Alor Pongsu Amalgamated Estates r .td. ***** lb. .Bedong (Malaya > Rubber Ltd. ***** lb Tenierloh Rubber Estates Ltd. ***** lb.48 words
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Article94 1940-01-04 8 Penang. January’ 3. 1946 Courtesy of the Charged bank/. On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/lt On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/lt Private 3 in.'s Documentary 2 4 7 16 On New York Demand 46 7/8 Canadian 51 11'16 On France Demand 205494 words
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Article131 1940-01-04 8 Collections By Malay Ladies Following are donations to the Malaya Patriotic Fund (Penang Women’s Branch. Malay Ladies Section): Collected by: Mrs. K. M. Ariff and Mrs. C. M. Hashim (3rd list):— Per lists No.. 1 2 $132.00 Che Zaitoun (E P. Yusuff) 500 Che Makwan (S.M. Eusuff)131 words
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Article102 1940-01-04 8 Aldous Huxley’s Latest Novel The following new books) have been received at the Penang Library— A f ter Mary A Summer, by Aldous Huxley: Appeasement. ty G. A. Birmingham; Exit Jonn Horton, by J. J Farjeon; Gnen Grows The City, by Beverley Nichols; Live102 words
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Article248 1940-01-04 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Seilers Ampats 5/4| 5/7£ A. Amalgamated 6/7£ 7/ A. Wengs 87£ 92j Bangrins 24/ 25/ B. Selangors 1.65 1724 Hong Fatts 120 1.25 Hitams 44 48 Jelebus 1.05 1.10 Johans 32£ 35 Jelapangs 35/ 36/ Kamras 2/ 2/3 K. Kamuntings 9/ 9/6 K. Kampars 14/6 15/3248 words
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Article305 1940-01-04 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 23/6 24 C B. Seiangors 1.671 1.721 Hong Fatts 122 1.25 Jelebus 1071 1.12 J Johans 33 35 Kamras 2/ 2 3c Kamuntings 13 13/9 K. Lanjuts 24/9 25/6 Katus 24/6305 words
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Article214 1940-01-04 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/3 5/6 Austral Amal. 6/9 7/ Batu Selangor 167 4 1.724 Hong Fatt 1.22| 1.25 Johan 324 35 Jelebu 1.074 1.12 J K. Lanjut 24/9 25/3 Kamra 2/ 2/3c Kamunting 13 14 z Katu 24/6 25/3 Kinta Kelia.-» 7/ 7/6 Klang River214 words
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Article172 1940-01-04 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat* 5/3 5/6 Bangrin 23/6 24/6 Hong Fatt 1.22£ 1.27* Jelebu 1.074 1.12| K. Kamunting 8/9 9/3 K. Lanjut 24/6 25/6 Kamra 2/ 2/3c Kamunting 12/ 13/ Kinta Kella> 7/3 7/9 Klang River 2.17 2 2.22£ Kramat Tin 12/ 12/9 Kuchai 1.72 J172 words
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Article281 1940-01-04 8 RUBBER Buyers ScUeri Allenbys 1.44 1.52| Ayer Panas 1.47£ 1.55 Bassetts 52£ 57 j Batu Lintangs 1.17£ Bentas 1.124 1.17£0 Borellls 1.45 I.s2|ex Brogas 70 75 Indragixis 1.45 1.50e< Kempas 2.25 2 35 Kuala Sidiins 2.60 2.70 c Lunas 1.824 1.92£c Malaka Pindas 1.47£ 1.55 ex281 words
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Article145 1940-01-04 8 Yestcrdav’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot" £246 10. 0. £246 5. 0. “Forward” £245 15. 0. £246 0. 9. I SINGAPORE: "Spot" $125.25 $125.62% Business done 100 tons 100 tons PENANG “Spot $125.25 $125.62*RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” UHd. 11 Hd. “Forward” 11 %d. 11 U|l6d SINGAPORE: “Spot” 37 %c145 words
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Advertisement300 1940-01-04 8 BANKS) INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK. LTD. (Incorporated ta British India/ Head Office “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches Penang. Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah and Devacottah. Authorised Capital Rs. 50,00,008 Issued and Subscribed Capital RS. 26,00,000 Paid up Capital Rs. 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, on terms which may300 words
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Article245 1940-01-04 9 Never Put There By People’s V ole The London Daily Telegraph recently published in its correspondence columns the following brief statement by one who lived in Germany througn all the events that placed Hitler in power. Hitler was never put into power by the votes245 words
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Article134 1940-01-04 9 Alleged Cock-Fighting In Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur. The Third Court on Tuesday aroused considerable interest Avhen eighteen men, including Sikhs, Tamils, Malabarees, Eurasians and Chinese wer e produced before Raja Ayoub on a charge of gaming by indulging in cock-fighting. It transpires that on information received,134 words
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641 1940-01-04 9 Lavish Nazi Propaganda Falls Lpon Barren Ground TN PALESTINE, most of whose recent tragic problems may well bb laid at the Nazi door, the entire Jew and Arab Press have urged public support of all Government measures, writes Eric Rice in the “Round Table.” Lavish641 words
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Article145 1940-01-04 9 Ardent Gambler London. A 27-year-old dancer, Ethel Rylands, of Carlton-court, Hertfordstreet, Mayfair, pleaded guilty at Bow-street, to stealing a platinum ring worth £55, a £4O diamond brooch and a £46 gold watch, each from a different West End firm, where she called ostensibly to choose presents.145 words
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Article927 1940-01-04 9 Intellectual Centre Of Islamic World Though the Egyptian Government have not actually declared that a state of war exists between Egypt and Germany, they broke off diplomatic relations and put an end to open Nazi propaganda immediately after the outbreak of hostilities, writes “The Tinies.” Since927 words
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Article469 1940-01-04 9 Customs Officer On Japanese Cruiser Honolulu. Japanese efforts to require all visitors to a Japanese training cruiser, the Yakumo, to bow to sentries and the “Rising Sun” flag, while the ship was in Hawaiian ports, brought vigorous official re-actions here. With the cruiser Iwate and a469 words
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Miscellaneous1373 1940-01-04 9 Hi It Jjiiy JI SB |H Mf 4HHk IM ■WI K t®|F jMHEB m TO DAV SHORTWAVE STATIONS 1 I BROADCASTING 8.8. C. News In English TRANSMISSION—FIVE. R From 6.40 9.35 a.m. GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) (Local Time) GSE 11.38 Mc/s (25.29 m.) Transmission1,373 words
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Miscellaneous377 1940-01-04 9 SAIGON 11.780 mc/s (25.46 mJ Weekdays 6.20 —7.05 p.m. (Special English Prog.) Sundays 6.20 —7.20 p.m. NIROM YDA 6.04 mc/s (49.6 m.) YDB 11.86 mc/s (25.3 m.t PMN 10.26 mc/s (29.2 m.’ YDB 9.65 mc/s (31.20 m.> YDC 15.16 mc/s (19.80 nu 6.20 a.m. Opening. News report. 6.28 Light recorded377 words
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Article137 1940-01-04 10 —Reuter Four Generals Taken Into Custody London. January 3. A new wave of arrests recently swept over the protectorate. The Times' Belsrae'e correspondent learns from Prague. Four generals and a large group of exCzechoslavak Army officers living in Morav:a are among those who have—Reuter - 137 words
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223 1940-01-04 10 Parades Of New Zealand Soldiers Rallying To Motherland’s Support Wellington, Jan. 3. TNSPIRING scenes of tremendous enthusiasm reminiscent of 1914 occurred at Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland where huge crowds witnessed the parades of New Zealand soldiers rallying to the Motherland’s support. The splendid bearing of—Reuter. - 223 words
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Article55 1940-01-04 10 —Reuter. Back In Ankara To Direct Relief York Istanbul, Jan. 3. President Ineunu, after visiting the earthquake area, has now returned to Ankara to direct relief measures. The work of clearing the debris was done with great care through fear of gas giving forth when the debris was—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article184 1940-01-04 10 Countries That Do Not Admit Them Singapore. Countries that do not admit certain of the codes now allowed for telegrams between the United Kingdom and all colonial dependencies are given in a statement issued by Cable and Wireless Limited, Countries that do not at present admit any of184 words
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Article, Illustration69 1940-01-04 10 .—Reuter. Forecast Of Purges In 1940 New York. Jan. 3 The prediction that 1940 will bring purges in Germany is made by Miss Dorothy Thompson, writing in the Herald Tribune. She forecasts that Herr von Ribbentrop will be among the casualties and also forecasts.—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article81 1940-01-04 10 Reuter. Forbidden To Leave Santos Santos. January 2. The German liner, "Windhuk”, loadel with 451) tons oi oil and ready to sail, was forbidden to leave port following the request of the Dreyfus Company’ of London based on her refusal to unload 274' bales of wool embarked atReuter. - 81 words
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Article83 1940-01-04 10 Reuter. I’ired From Warships Engaged In Practice London, January 3. Six shells believed to have been fired from warships engaged in firing practice struck houses in different parts of Belfast but no injuries are reported. In one instance, a shell burst through the front wallReuter. - 83 words
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Article46 1940-01-04 10 Reuter. Another 2| Tons Recovered Dublin, January 3. About two and a half tons of ammunition, believed to have been stolen from Phoenix Park, were discovered by the police of Northern Ireland hidden in a field. The total recovered is now approximately twenty-three tons.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article141 1940-01-04 10 Chinese Fined For Also Having Air Gun Kuala Lumpur. For being in possession of an air gun for which he held no licence, Yap Fatt Chee was on Monday’ fined $lO by’ Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur. The accused was found141 words
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485 1940-01-04 10 RED ARMY’S DESPERATE BID TO BREAK THE FINNISH LINES Part Of Huge Reserves At The Front London,Jan. 3 Reuter’s despatcb.es from Stockholm and Copenhagen agree that a great battle is about to be fought on the Salla front. Indeed the latest news reaching Copenhagen—Reuter. - 485 words
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Article61 1940-01-04 10 .—Reuter. Missing For Nearly A Month Berlin, January 3. The Estonian steamer ‘•Mina’’ (1.773 tons) with a crew of 17 has vanished without leaving any trace, according to a Tallinn telegram. The voyage took her to the North Sea. It has been missing since December 11 and.—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article, Illustration121 1940-01-04 10 —Reuter. Split With Hitler Over Air Raid London, Januan 3 An important German industrial.returned from Berlin states that Hiti; r D ordered Marshal Goering to mak. 1 mendous mass air attack on England, reports the Netos Chronicle's Budapes correspondent. Marshal Goering’s closest friends replied that he—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article65 1940-01-04 10 .—Reuter. Scheme For Training Abroad London. January 3. Large numbers of the two million men due to be called up in the next few month.will b e sent abroad for framing accordinc to the News Chronicle which adds that places chosen include France. Africa and.—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article35 1940-01-04 10 .—Reuter. British Red Cross Gives £l,OOO London, January 3. The British Red Cross has offered the Turkish Red Crescent £l.OOO for the relief of distress caused by the floods and earthquake. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article106 1940-01-04 10 —Reuter. Situation Continues To Improve Rugby, Jan. 3. The latent authoritative advice in London show that security conditions in Palestine have continued to improve during December. There has beep a steady increase during the past month in the recovery of arm- both by surrender and by seizure, particularly in—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article16 1940-01-04 10 —Reuter. London, January 3. Admiral Brownrigg has been .appointed Director of the Greenwich Hospital.—Reuter. - 16 words
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273 1940-01-04 10 E GAVE AS GA MID AS WE G 4 >T.” SAYS PILOT OF SURVIVING PLANE London, Jan. 3 ‘We gave as good as we got,” was the brisk comment of the pilot of the R.A.F. bomber which early to-day had alone returned from—Reuter. - 273 words
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Advertisement118 1940-01-04 10 "the BEN IInĔ FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. j 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 BOUSTEAD118 words
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Advertisement82 1940-01-04 10 ■—mi i.to:-: i nHnniiinuiirß SPRING LATH MATTRESS No. ML 101 STEEL ANCLE S frame wrrn CAST IRON CORNER BRACKETS. 1 jii 11ULII IK The close set steel laths are alinrin! plated and supported each end v steel tension spring which ore galvar. and afterwards enamelled to prc-i rust. Size 382 words
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1080 1940-01-04 11 HORSES—CIass I—ll Miles 2 4 1 SULTANA 6y 9.04 "Madam. Wi” Van Breukelen 1 2 ROYAL WORLINGTON 6y 9.03 "Mr. Cheah” Van Breukelen 0 0 BAY DRAGON 5y 9.02 Major Lindsay Vears Owner 0 KAI TERE 5y 8.06 Mr. Lee Nam Hobbs 201,080 words
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Article113 1940-01-04 11 Kwong Wah Win Silver Cup The Kwong Wah Basket-Ball team added another victory to their credit by beating the Chinese Association team of Butterworth by 55 points to 26 in a charity match at the latter’s court at Butterworth on New Year’s day. A beautiful silver cup was113 words
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Article67 1940-01-04 11 Penang To Meet Perak At Western Road, on Saturday, January 6, 1940, at 5 p.m.— Penang :—J. F. Keay; J. E. Goodrich, T. M. Clark, P. H. Burgess, G. D. A Lundon; L/Cpl W. Cole, Dr. G. F. Jones; D. V. P. Perry, S. D. Russell, E. C.67 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-01-04 11 Two A.T.S. girls blowing up footballs included in a pile of gifts ijhich have arrived at a regimental depot in England.26 words
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Article584 1940-01-04 11 INTER-STATE HOCKEY Following the State Trial held on the Hutchings School ground yesterday, when Whites defeated Colours by two goals to nil, the following were selected to represent Penang in the return interstate match against Perak at Ipoh on Saturday, Jan. 6. NG TEIK LEE584 words
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Article1354 1940-01-04 11 Ames Again Wins Lawrence Trophy OIK WALTER LAWRENCE announces that the trophy which he presents annually for the fastest hundred will go to Leslie Ames, of England and Kent, for the second time during his career. 1 On July 11 at the Oval, Ames1,354 words
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84 1940-01-04 11 Ipoh. At a meeting of the Selection Committee held last night, the Perak State team to meet Penang in the inter-Stalr hockey fxxture at Ipoh this Saturday was chosen as follows: F Toft Lee Heng Teik J. D. Lambert Jackman Carson (Capt.) C. R. La84 words
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Article103 1940-01-04 11 Reuter. Results Of Scottish Matches London, Jan. 2 The following are the results of Scottish regional soccer matches played to-day:— WESTERN Albion 4. Motherwell 0. Clyde vs. Third Lanark postponed. Hamilton 3, St. Mirren 4. Kilmarnock 3, Ayr United 1. Morton 2, Airdrieonians 1. Queen of theReuter. - 103 words
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Article62 1940-01-04 11 Jockev McPherson Wins With’Net Score Of 83 The first annual golf match between the Trainers and Jockeys for the Mayo Challenge Cup was played over the Penang Turf Club Golf Course during the week and was won by McPherson —4) with a score of 44 +43= 8362 words
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Advertisement119 1940-01-04 11 THE REASON I Innumerable complaints arise from impurities n and so long as the impurities re- I main, permanent relief cannot be obtained. IrBSW? Clarkes Blood Mixture, by cleansing the K blood, is invaluable in the treatment of ft rheumatic complaints, lumbago, painful joints, neuritis, glandular swellings» sores» ulcers, eczema,119 words
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1055 1940-01-04 12 HOBBS’ OTHER HORSES ALSO IMPRESS Final Gallops For Saturday’s Races (By WIC-TAC”) FINAL gallops for Saturday’s races, the concluding day of the Penang Meeting, were done today on the second track, on hard going, and of all the horses of Hobbs* string showed1,055 words
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Article84 1940-01-04 12 THURSDAY. JANUARY 4. TIN: Penang $125.50 Business done 75 tons Singapore $125.50 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37Jc Singapore Spot 37Jc Sundried $4.50 buyers no sellers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.20 nom Fair Seed $6.50 nom RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled No.84 words
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Article123 1940-01-04 12 —8.0. W. British Boy Scouts’ “Evil Influence” Rugby, Jan. 3. A commentator facetiously known as Lord Haw Haw owing to his mannerisms, who nightly addresses the English public from a German radio station and whose comments on affairs are mainly distinguished, by grotesque misrepresentations.—8.0. W. - 123 words
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Article217 1940-01-04 12 (Inly Four Trainers Represented (BY “TIC-TAG”) Although eleven horses have been handicapped for the Patriotic Cup race to be run on Saturday, these represent only four stables, no less than eight of them coming from van Breukelen’s. There is much comment and some speculation as to why217 words
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Article272 1940-01-04 12 —Reuter. CAPTAIN’S TRIBUTE TO RE AR-ADM. HARWOOD Buenos Aires, Jan. 4. A roaring welcome was given to the British cruiser “Achilles" on her arrival here on a courtesy visit. Crowds lined the wharves and cheered lustily. Thousands of people were kept back by a cordon and—Reuter. - 272 words
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Article164 1940-01-04 12 Distribution Of Prizes Last Night The sth Penang Trade Fair, held at the Fun Frolic Amusement Park, was brought to a successful close last night with the distribution of prizes for the three Lest decorated stalls The Fair was declared open a fortnight ago with many firms164 words
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290 1940-01-04 12 .—8.0. W. Rugby, Jan. 4. During the w'eek ended Dec. 30, British contraband control intercepted 20,800 tons of contraband goods suspected to be destined for Germany. The total included 17,500 tons petroleum and allied products; 1,450 tons ores and •metals; 600 tons.—8.0. W. - 290 words
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Article278 1940-01-04 12 .—Reuter. INTERNMENT POWERS SOI GHT Dublin. Jan. 4. The special session of the Dail met today, expecting an all-night sitting, to deal with the Government's request for emergency powers including power to intern persons convicted of activities against the State. The Minister of Justice, Mi..—Reuter. - 278 words
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Article254 1940-01-04 12 Mr. Goli Cheng Seang Anil Miss Lim Leng Im A Chinese wedding took place at the Penang Buddhist Association. Anson Road at, noon yesterday between Mr. Goli Cheng Seang, fourth son* of Mr. and Mrs. Goh Tiang Seng, and Miss Lim Leng Im, younger daughter of the254 words
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Advertisement462 1940-01-04 12 I miCIPAL HOTICE REFUND OF ASSESSMENT I All persons desirous of claiming refund of rates in respect of buildings vacant during the half year ended 31st December, 1939, are reminded that i claims in writing must be sent to the Municipal Secretary in the month of I January 1940. j462 words
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Advertisement633 1940-01-04 12 |tmansM®a?A (Head Office) 216 Penang Road, Penane Phone 1477 1478 with extension* Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang. Rates of Subscription for Pinang Gavetu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Foreivr Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 qo Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 Yearly 30.C0 36.00 qo SUNDAY GAZETTE633 words
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