Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 January 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1940-01-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ISHII 1533 PUBLISHED DAILY M. 21. Vol. XCVIII. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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119 1940-01-27 1 —Reuter. LAKE LADOGA BATTLE NEARING END rinns Succeed In Keeping Positions i Helsinki, Jan. 27. U lERCE fight. ig winch has been continuing all the week nortSi cf Lake Ladoga is now believed to be nearing arx end. The J inns had a bitter—Reuter. - 119 words
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137 1940-01-27 1 IZI ATROCITIES IN POLAND~ Rente;. Paris, Jan. 27. nti-religious persecution in Pol libed in an official Polish publi i’:i issued in Paris» T i ation gives the names and the of priests shot by the German the churches pulled down. Il d that oneRente;. - 137 words
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Article210 1940-01-27 1 Reuter. Left Ship Contrary To Capta’n’s Orders Rome, January, 26. A hundred and ten persons missing from the "Orazio” "left the shin contrary te ‘he ordcri of the captain given at time wh n common cat on was still possib’e between the groups crowded at theReuter. - 210 words
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Article96 1940-01-27 1 ’I» IO Kill —Reuter. .'til <» En’istments Allowed In U.S. Washingtun. Jan. 26 ai can legally maintain vice in the United b idont Racsevclt at a 1 Amer can enlisting in ’vice, however, would j unless he teok the nee to a foreign govern- on’I» IO Kill ■—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article59 1940-01-27 1 >-empo r Reuter. Australian Supply Minister Melbourne, January 26. ■Tes announced that the Navy b Sir Frederick Stewart has in as Minister of Supply ’ho resignation of Mr. Carey ointment as Minister to Wash- F’ck Stewart will retain the tv 1 of Mca’th and Navy allhough Minister>-empor Reuter. - 59 words
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Article288 1940-01-27 1 .—8.0. W Speculation Regarding Use In Present War L ueby June 26. The reports of t! e launch ng cf G.’mnn circraft-carriers have c aust d srcculmcn about the.i’ pussib’c we m London air circles. I The inferior strength of the German. Navy,- reduced funh.r by the ana.—8.0. W - 288 words
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Article83 1940-01-27 1 —Reu er. Nine Of Crew Still Missing London, Jan. 26 Four of the eleven survivors of the Swed.sh motorship, “Gothia,” 1,640 tons who were rescued from a western islet, are now in hospital at a Scottish port. The “Gothia” w?s sunk off the Scottish coast on January—Reu er. - 83 words
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Article37 1940-01-27 1 —Reuter. Amsterdam, Tanuerv 26. Tt is now learned that the survivors from the “Biarritz” total 21, cons'sting cf 14 passengers ond 7 er v Three-are known to be dead and 33 are missing.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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249 1940-01-27 1 8.0. W. Rescue Of Air Liner’s Passengers Recalled Rugby, Ji n. 25. Tributes of gratitude and an aupreciatirn of h’s skill in seamanship is pa d to Cmfain Romano, master of the Italian ship the -‘Gu t-eppe Padre” nv a passenger of the Imycr8.0. W. - 249 words
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Article97 1940-01-27 1 -ju.o.vy.. Rugby, Jan. 27. An agreement has been reached between His Majesty’s Government the United Kingdom and the Royal Hellenic Government fol lowing conversations which have been place in London with M. Apostolidis, the Greek Finance Minister and M. Varvaressos, Governor of the Bank of Greece on-ju.o.vy.. - 97 words
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Article65 1940-01-27 1 —Router. New U.S. Ass’s’ant Secretary Of Navy Washington, January 26. Pres riant Rbosevelt has nominated Mr. Louis Compton to be the Assist an* ftacretary of the Navy in succession to Mr. Charles Edison who was appointed Secretary of the Navy last month. Mr. Compton was the special—Router. - 65 words
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Article65 1940-01-27 1 —Reuter. Arrival At Ankara On Private Vis’t London, January 26. According to the Belgrade Radio, General Weygand, former French Com-mnndor-in Chief, arrived at Ankara to-dr-.y and was met at tne station by the Commander of the M litary Garrison, the French Commander and the Military Attache. He is—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article60 1940-01-27 1 —Reuter. Not To Be Carried By U.S. CJ’pper PJanes Washington, Jan. 26. The Post Office has banned the sendfng of p i ce a to European belligerents by Cl pper plane service. Authontativc circles state that the .action is not prompted by the situation created—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article130 1940-01-27 1 Not More Than 1,000 Men On Frontier 1 Paris, Jan. 26. A warning against playing Germany’s game of exaggerating the German military threat against Rumania is given in well-informed circles. v io —Reuter. It is recalled that Germany’s standard tactics are to combine diplomatic manoeuvre withv io ’ —Reuter. - 130 words
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315 1940-01-27 1 Ottawa, Jan. 27. Mr. Mackenzie King stated that the general election would probably be held on March 26, Lui this would net be definite until he Lad received tne Imai report from the Chief Electoral Officer. Reuter, Mr. Mackenzie King wasReuter, - 315 words
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Article53 1940-01-27 1 Reuter. Total Of $252,000,090 Approved Washington, January 26. The Senate has approved the $252,000,000 E acrgcncy Defence Appropriations Bill which now goes to the House of Rcprescntat ves for action on amendments including cu's to the ex tent of $l3 000 000 affecting the Army, Navy and. Reuter. - 53 words
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Article53 1940-01-27 1 BROOM HANDLES TENT POLES ,—Reuter To Be Square Instead Of Round London, Jan. 26. The Ministry of Supply announces that tent poles and broom hand es made for the Government will henceforth be square instead of round. This and the carrying of food supplies in crates instead of, boxes will,—Reuter - 53 words
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Article55 1940-01-27 1 ;—Reuter. 15,600 Seized By French Navy Last Week Paris, January 26. French navel units on b ockade duty intercepted nine vosse’s and seized 15.601 tons of irerchnnd se over the week ending January 20 making the total of ships intercepted by the French Navy up to now 254 and;—Reuter. - 55 words
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98 1940-01-27 1 —Reuter. London, Jan. 27. Reuter's Special Correspondent with the British Air Forces in France reports'. Swooping down from 20,000 feet, a ileinkel bomber machinegunned a convoy of 1 rench Army lorries, shooting so badly that not a single lorry was hit. r .Ngt far—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article297 1940-01-27 1 Reuter. Indignation Over 11. G. Wells’ Article London, Jan. 26. Angry indignation lias replaced U<e customary suavely satirical tens in last night’s announcements by Lord Haw-Haw (as Germany’s English-speaking radio on nouncer is known). Again and again ho returned to the microphone elaborating aReuter. - 297 words
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Article56 1940-01-27 1 .—BOW. Gift Of Silver Paper From Queen Mary p-ie'jy. Jan. 26. The Lcrd Mayor received yes*crday a l?r°e narcel of silver naner and tin-foil Ircm the Queen in aid of r,ae R d Cross ant’ tne St. John’s Fund. Yesterday, the Fund rase hy £4 000 and.—BOW. - 56 words
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111 1940-01-27 2 —Reuter. Coming Months Will Reveal Secrets Both Sides Have INITIATIVE DOES NOT LIE WITH ENEMY London, Jan. 26. r VHE French radio told German listeners tonight not to take for granted that the Allied General Stall will sit still and wait until.—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article90 1940-01-27 2 —8.0. W. and Reuter. Improvement In Stocks Rugby, January 26 The bacon ration has been doubled. The Food Ministry announced this afternoon that from Monday, the weekly ration of uncooked bacon and ham will be eight ounces per person. Bacon rationing at four ounces weekly has only—8.0. W. and Reuter. - 90 words
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Article110 1940-01-27 2 Reuter. Rumanian Oil Control Bucharest, Jan. 26 "The measures taken by the Government are not to the advantage of one or other of the belligerents,” declares the well-informed economic paper, Arcjvs, commenting on the decision to set up a national petroleum commissariat. Pointing out that while demandReuter. - 110 words
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Article71 1940-01-27 2 Reuter. Flight Over Ruhr District Berlin, January 26. A British reconnaissance plane of the Bristol-Blenheim type was shot down near Duisburg when attempting to fly □ver the Ruhr District, according to a High Command, communique. According to an official of the News Agency, the British planeReuter. - 71 words
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Article48 1940-01-27 2 Reuter. Riga, Jan. 26. The Latvian steamer, “Everene,” 4 434 tons, has been torpedoed in the North Sea, according to a report received here. The crew were safe. This s the first vessel of the Latvian merchant service to be a victim of war.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article34 1940-01-27 2 —Reuter. New Delhi, January 26 Dctai’s of the bill for the imposition of an excess profits tax in India will be published in the Gazette in India tomorrow. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article72 1940-01-27 2 —Reuter. Mr. Churchill 9 s New 'Title Moscow, Jan. 26. Mr. Churchill has been given position of the “greatest enemy of the U.S.S.R.” by the press. The “Pravda” says: “The speech (broadcast on Saturday) showed Mr. Churchill's alarm and anxiety because the attempts to involve neutrals—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article326 1940-01-27 2 BOW. Only 660,000 Really Without Work Rugby, Jan. 26. A practical interpretation of the Ministry of Labour’s unemployment figures published yesterday clearly reveals a far more promising picture than is suggested by the recent statement to the effect that in December, after three months ot war, 1,360,000 personsBOW. - 326 words
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195 1940-01-27 2 8.0. W. Not In Convoy As Claimed By Germans Rugby. January 26 The announcement by the Hamburg radio in the early hours of Thursday is taken here as an admission on Germany’s part that the Greek ship, ‘Ekitontorchos Drakoulis” and the Dan sh ship, ‘Tekla’8.0. W. - 195 words
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Article76 1940-01-27 2 any oi tn i.—Reuter. 120 Repatriated This Week Nairobi, Jan. 26. A hundred and twenty Ge. man men. women and children have been repatriated from Kenya this week in conformity with the Govemr.aer.fs nciicv to repatriate all Germans except those whose detention is cons’dered desirab e There areany oi tn i.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article184 1940-01-27 2 Reuter. Terms Not Yet Disclosed Rugby, January 26. The reply of the British Government to the Japanese protest against the removal of 21 Germans frem the steamer “Asama Maru” was despatched this morning and will be presented by the British Ambassador at Tokyo at the earliestReuter. - 184 words
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Article174 1940-01-27 2 —Reuter Flown Across Atlantic To Western Front New York, January 26 Lockheed bombers bought by Britain are being flown across the Atlantic to the Western Front, according to the N-w York Herald Tribute, wh ch declares that the bombers are being flown over American soil with—Reuter - 174 words
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Article48 1940-01-27 2 —Reuter. “Everosa** Breaking Up Off Terschelling Amsterdam, Jan. 26. The Latvian steamer, “Everosa,” 3,529 tons, went aground last night off Terschelling Is’and. The captain wirelessed that the ship was breaking up and asked for urgent -assistance. One lifeboat and two tugs are now at hand.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article32 1940-01-27 2 -—Reuter London. January 26 Mr. Churchill will speak tomorrow at 2.35 n.m. at Manchester in the fourth of the series of Cabinet Ministers’ talks on the war.—Reuter-—Reuter - 32 words
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Article360 1940-01-27 2 Helsinki, Jan. 26. In the opinion of foreign observers, the Finns have final ly disposed of the Russian push north of Lake Ladoga. It is believed that they are now engaged in cleanin u after repulsing repeated Russian attacks and securing tions in order to—Reuter. - 360 words
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Article83 1940-01-27 2 —Reuter. Survivors Landed At Vigo Madrid, January 26. Twenty■< ight survivors 'rem a French ship torpedoed at dawn yesterday have been landed at Vigo by a Spanish ship which picked them up wh.le on ne way from Aviles to Seville. The survivors were packed into a small—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article229 1940-01-27 2 *'azi Terrorism In Bohemia Rugby, Jan. 26. Nazi terrorism in Poland has its counterpart in the so-called Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia and evidence is daily accumulating in London of mass arrests of former Czech army officers, persecution of students, seizure of church property and.—8.0. W. - 229 words
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Article109 1940-01-27 2 VFA V *V- V» T'- JUIU MV probably made available to them. —Reuter. Troops Of C.E.F. In England To Vote London, Jan. 26. Soldiers of the Canadian Expedition ary Force in England will partic pat-> in the DomirJon general election. They will be provided with ballotVFA V *V- V» T'- JUIU MV probably made available to them. —Reuter. - 109 words
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Article498 1940-01-27 2 e nine -8.0. W. I ion, Jan 2t The ways in which could the nation in the pres- stru<>gi e referred to by Mr. R ;lald presiding at t'.e annur, m-etin" J Midland Bank. 4 He said that they co;. d help to dje nine -8.0. W. I - 498 words
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119 1940-01-27 2 Reuter. Only Danger Comes Ft* Germany Capetown. The public galle? were a ta jJ ed when the Asseml ly rf on General Hertzi otion- J Colonel Stallard. 3' nist jr ridiculed the idea o’ peace and asserted that G I submitted his moti n. knReuter. - 119 words
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Article42 1940-01-27 2 I -RCUFr- r Z Ari*, 17 Pilot Offcers i In England I.cndon. Seventeen a’rnicr in their early tv s ‘ju' 1 of Acting Pilot ar" this week from th ,Xl 1 undergo further I posted to units. J r II ■ -RCUFr- - 42 words
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Advertisement231 1940-01-27 2 HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Thh Is the story of a sufferer who had very hip blood pressure. It is typical of many others o all ages who gratefully acknowledge the relK and rejuvenation which they owe to Phyllosan Tablets. Read this extract from the letter b« writes I feel I must231 words
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Article294 1940-01-27 3 II l SHORTLY BE ON SALE London Pd'C.-IRD portraits of war rees. painted by leading will shortly be on sale. irtists’ Advisory Cornice been set up to recruit record the war at home id," and one of their will be to create a galwtional heroes294 words
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185 1940-01-27 3 London. Mrs. Dorothy May Jeffreys, of Ashwalk, Warminster, Wiltshire was granted a decree nisi in the Divorce Court because of the misconduct of her husband, the Rev. Tudor Jeffreys. The suit was not contested. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffreys were married it Christ Church, Warminster,185 words
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100 1940-01-27 3 Black-Out Road ictim London, relieved that a woman’s rd under a ’bus, which was acked into Hammersmith is carried under the vehicle algar-square, about four -’n Ds away. Tl woman was identified, as red Mary Matthews, > Hand-avenue, Sidcup, Kent. 1 -ht that she100 words
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Article1468 1940-01-27 3 C. WARD PRICE PROTESTS VIY former friend, Dr. Adolf Halfeld, has been taking a look at Britain from Holland and Belgium, which is as close as he can come. He is the Political Correspondent of the Hamburger Fremdenblatt, which represents the Conservative, secretly anti-Ribben-trop section1,468 words
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123 1940-01-27 3 A fifty per cent, increase since 1933 in the cost of the doctors’ min’mirm family diet has been revealed by a housewives’ survey of food prices. Recently the “Daily Herald” asked readers to support the Labour women’s organisations in their nation-wide test of week-end123 words
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Article354 1940-01-27 3 The Berlin correspondent of the Zurich newspaper Neue Zurcher Zeitun# reports that Jews are not receiving ration cards for clothes, and that they are unable even to buy sewing material to repair their old rags. Their treatment as regards food is typical of Nazi354 words
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Article53 1940-01-27 3 London Gen. Franco has agreed that £1,500 unexpected money raised by the English bishops’ fund for the relief of Spanish distress, shall be used for the alleviation of suffering in England. The British Ambassador in Madrid has been instructed to inform Gen. Franco that his action has53 words
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Advertisement51 1940-01-27 3 (sour 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, Introduce® them to famous sights and resorts, rentiers assistance in providing guides or interpreters, planning itineraries,51 words
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Miscellaneous47 1940-01-27 3 iA k*»?* BOTH: °CaugFit you redhanded, vou old rascal!” WHAT A WAR! by Gilbert Wilkinson f z'”' X Or»' /ft•j'wd Y\ N 7 r-7 \y' la r i ‘a F ■fn LOVEM AND LEAVEM “Oi—when you’ve finished ‘cleaning your silver,’ come and help me to lay tea”47 words
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1464 1940-01-27 4 A Relic Of The Dark Ages SCHOOLMASTER’S TALK FROM 8.M.8.C 6/""’EY LON detests Naziism. The philosophy of fon the of leader-worship and the art of goose-i-;.pi n g do not appeal to the men and women of Ceylon. Neve will the Ceylonese condone Nazi1,464 words
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Article224 1940-01-27 4 Singapore. TAN CHA BOH, one of five Chinese alleged to have waylaid a compatriot in a dark spot in Sungei Road, was a«piitted by Mr. Justice Pedlow at the Assizes on Wednesday. The Jury’s verdict, given without retiring i was unanimous. The prosecution, conducted by224 words
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Article55 1940-01-27 4 Alleged Stabbing Of Seaman Singapore. A charge of voluntarily causing hurt to Richard Daly with a pocket-knife was explained to Boris Evanoff, a 54-year-old Russian, in the Singapore Police Court on Tuesday. Evanoff is alleged to have stabbed Daly twice in the abdomen aboard a ship. The55 words
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301 1940-01-27 4 Cause Of The Accident Still Unknown Singapore. HPHE body of Mr. Dougal Harper, the Selangor Rugby cap- tain, as well as those of the four other passengers and three members of the crew who lost their lives when a K.N.I.L.M. air liner fell301 words
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Article45 1940-01-27 4 London. The issue of cigarette cards is to be stopped for the duration of the war. Manufacturers stress the necessity of conserving stocks of paper and cardboard in the national interest. The same course was taken during the last war.45 words
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Article442 1940-01-27 4 Pathetic Scene Ln Court Kuala Lumpur. A VERDICT of death by accident, with no one to blame, was returned by Che Megat Yunus in the Coroner’s Court on Thursday noon when an inquiry was held into the death of a Chinese, Lee Sian Foo, who died442 words
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Article150 1940-01-27 4 Six Miles’ Trial In Selangor Kuala Lumpur. The annual Selangor cross-country race fought out between th“ Police Depot and the Selangor Harriers will be run off today at 5 pjn. As in former years, the race will be staged over a course of approximately six miles. The. Police150 words
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Article275 1940-01-27 4 Dealer Fined For Infringement A further case of the use of a false trade description for goods sold in Malaya came up for hearing before Mr. L. C. Goh in the Fifth Magistrate’s Court, Singapore, last week. Lam Yong Hin of Chop Wing Joo, 40 Eu Tong275 words
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Article483 1940-01-27 4 CAUGHT RED-HANDED BY “VICTIM” Kuala Lumpur. A BIG festival gathering is always the happy hunting ground for the pickpocket. The time wis, however, changed in the case of a young Chinese, w’ho went to the Batu Caves while the Tha’pusam celeh-ations were in full <wing, obviously with483 words
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Advertisement106 1940-01-27 4 The Record That Is Breaking All Records. GRACE FIELDS Singing Her Famous Song “WISH ME LUCK AS YOU WAVE ME GOOD-BYE” ROBINSON .PIANO Co. s.s.Ltd PENANG ALSO OBTAINABLE AT:— Gramophone Music Store, 170, Campbell Street. f n"'"r t y sa STEEL WINDOW FRAMES I R c: I OB—— .1 l-i106 words
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Advertisement166 1940-01-27 4 Afraid tf? Ew Dieting can’ ure Y» Ui s««s Dr. F. B. V You’d be surprised mar c onr sufferers come to v < Vlti; r ju plaint They say at- D c pa jjj afraid to eat —I get after meals.” g fr»® I Often they are rea 1166 words
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1207 1940-01-27 5 Fines Ordered To Be Given Baek PROCEEDS OF SALE OF GOODS ALSO TO BE PAID Ipoh. I EONG FAN, a licensed fco d hawker of Menglembu, who J was convicted and fined $5 oby the First Magistrate, Ipoh, on three charges of possessio nof foodstuffs1,207 words
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Article545 1940-01-27 5 Social Persona! Mr. W. J. Weight, Mining Engineer, Kuala Kampar, was admitted to the Batu Gajah Hospital on Thursday. Messrs. R. W. L. McCall and lan Fer guson have left Ipoh for Singapore for the North vs South rugger match. Mr. J. C. A. Carrier, Inspector of Waterworks, Sungel Patani,545 words
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498 1940-01-27 5 Series Of Religious Feasts Ana Functions Sungrf Patani. r I Thaipusaaij Festival, the most tel’.gious and significant of Hindu festivals, was celebrated with a series of religious feasts and functions. The celebration on Jan. 17 and end today. Thursday being the Ta‘ a isam day,498 words
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84 1940-01-27 5 Bride From Penang Taiping. A Malay wedding took place at Ka npeng Bharu, at the residence of th brida’s parents, when Che Abu Bakar, Health Inspector, Taiping, was marrie to Che Fatimah, daughter of Inche Daud. bride was until lately a pupi at the Al-Hudda84 words
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Article118 1940-01-27 5 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. t? 7.30 p.m March Light Tanks To The Front Cole Selection Frederica Lehar Waltz Dream On The Ocean Gung”. Overture Morntng Noon Night In Vienna Suppr Selection The Golden Moth lloveVo Intermezzo On The Bosphorus Lincke Fox Trot Deep Purple Dcßes"118 words
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Article57 1940-01-27 5 Cyclist Dies Of Jniuries Batu Gajah. A fatal motor accident occuired on Wednesday evening on the ma n roa.l between Fusing and Lahat, when a Chinese cyclist was knocked down by a motor car. The cyclist received serious injurtes and died on admission to the Batu Gajah57 words
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Advertisement134 1940-01-27 5 FOO CHEONG COFurniture Manufacturer* 89, Bishop Street. Penang. x Phone: 636. Ipoh Agents' FOO LOON CO., 101, Brewster Road. Phone: 875. OUR FIRST PROMOTION TO-NIG HT NATURALLY, ET MUST BE GOOD. BOXING At The NEW WORLD To-night NEGRO BOXER IN THE MAIN EVENT I CHINESE vs. THE REST HARD-HITTING CONTESTS134 words
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Miscellaneous299 1940-01-27 5 majestic f iSI 5 SHOWS TODAY 6.15 9.30 WARNER BAXTER in »1 he Return Of The Cisco Kid” th Lyn n Ban» Henry Hull, Kane Richmond, Cesar Romero, Henry Gordon, Robert Barrat. a 20th Century-Fox Picture. Also Latest Path© Gazette. The K in- in France Helsinki Bombed- Finnish Minister on299 words
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Miscellaneous23 1940-01-27 5 All in a Day’s Work-5y Rick Elma BATTLE OF THE HOARD win Il //■'^r ,T f wr* J //I darts L > iuLfU "A)JW23 words
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Miscellaneous299 1940-01-27 5 tc CHINESE TARZAN” At QUEEN’S On 3\Oth January, 1940 QUEEN'S LAST 3 SHOWS 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 p.m» MATINEE AT 3 P.M. REDUCED PRICES DOWNSTAIRS 15, 30 AND 50 CENTS. WE GIVE YOU WHAT OTHERS GIVE BOBBY BREEN in RKO Radio’s Big Hit “WAY DOWN SOUTH” Together with the Latest299 words
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Article440 1940-01-27 6 IVTEWS of German troop con- centrations on the Baltic Coast and other preparations in that region would indicate an apparent threat to Scandinavian powers, especially Sweden. Similar troop movements are reported to be taking place on the Rumanian frontier. This massing of troops on the frontiers of small440 words
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Article113 1940-01-27 6 REX CINEMA Anna Neagle in “Nurse Edith Cavell’’ 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m QUEEN’S CINEMA Bobby Breen in “Way Down South’’ 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m MAJESTIC CINEMA Warner Baxter in “The Return of the Cisco Kid’’ 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “Thyagabhoomi” (Tamil picture) 5.30113 words
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Article539 1940-01-27 6 Cur Owner s’ Dilemma I'l' must have come as something of a surprise to the majority of ear-owners to read the remark made by Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the First Magistrate at Kuala Lumpur, to the effect that he did not consider a motor-car an asset Looks539 words
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Article672 1940-01-27 6 Saturday, Jan. 27. IMIOSE of us who have been clamouring for action on the Western Front will doubtless be interested in the French radio warning o Germans not to take it for granted chat the Allies would sit still until it pleased 1 litler672 words
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463 1940-01-27 7 Disclosures By Police hi Kuala Lumpur Case Kuala Lumpur. SENSATIONAL disclosures regarding the Overseas Chinese All Glasses Anti-Enemy Ba cking-Up Society, an unlawful society which has branches throughout Malaya, have been made. During the last year, said Mr. R. Davis, of the Criminal H» stigation463 words
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54 1940-01-27 7 Singapore. The funeral of Lieut-Colo ael W. J. Curran-Sharp, who died on Thursday at the General Hospital here, took place yesterday evening at Bidadari. Deceased was Commander of the Malacca Volunteer Corps and was given a military funeral, members of the S.S.V.F. acting as pall-bearers54 words
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Article152 1940-01-27 7 Coming Recital By Wuhan Songsters By Wuhan Songsters Mrs. Lim Lean Teng, wife of Mr Lim Lean Teng, chairman of the reception committee to welcome the Wuhan Songsters on their arrival in Penang on Febfuary 2, has paid $l,OOO fcr a ticket for the lecitals152 words
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Article216 1940-01-27 7 The funeral of Mr. William John Head, Mining Engineer of Siam and Penang, took place yesterday evening for interment at the Western Road Cemetry from the General Hospital mortuary. The deceased, who was about 58-, years-old, passed away at the General Hospital, Penang on Thursday216 words
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Article502 1940-01-27 7 DISCHARGE SUSPENDED FOR ONE YEAR “Anything is an excuse so lofig as it is exercised against a moneylender. Is it your submission?” asked Mr. Justice ken in the Bankruptcy Court ercay in the course of an apnl eati n for discharge from bankruptcy -e by502 words
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Article, Illustration80 1940-01-27 7 Another opportunity of hearing the Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty, will occur for radio listeners in Malaya to-night. The speech in the Manchester City Hall will be broadcast in the overseas service of the 8.8. C. and will80 words
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Article109 1940-01-27 7 Thought Term Was Over While admitting that he was the man the Taiping police had. been looking for, Ng: Ah Serg, a police supervisee, told the court that he could not understand why he was arrested as h.s term for pclice supervision, he understood, had already finished.109 words
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Article116 1940-01-27 7 Fire Quelled Before Brigade Arrives Great excitement was caused in Prangin Road in front of the old AngloChinese School building now occupied by the Li Tok School yesterday afternoon, when one of the barber huts caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the bar bers shortly after116 words
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316 1940-01-27 7 Official Notification As Guidance To Purchasers Maximum prices of Thailand firewood in Penang have been gazetted recently. The prices with which the public are concerned are those ex-Bakau Street. These prices do not include delivery and splitting, and when buying firewood purchasers should insist316 words
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Article176 1940-01-27 7 Driver Acquitted Of Causing Hurt Without calling; upon the defence, Mr. lirn Koon Teck, Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday acquitted and discharged Lim Jco Beng who was tried on a charge of causing hurt to a ncsha-puller, Chew Ah New, by driving car P. 1547 and colliding176 words
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Article445 1940-01-27 7 Aon ths JNot Called For Defence Without calling upon the defence, th? Penang District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrcr, yesterday afternoon acquitted and discharged three Malays and a Tamil, ranging between the ages of 17 and 19. who were tried on charges of robbing a Chinese, Coi445 words
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165 1940-01-27 7 STATE TO FAY LAST TRIBUTE Ipoh. It is understood that the Hon. lhe acang itesiaeauof Ferak, i»ir. N. F. H. Mather, and members of the Perak State Council will attend taelunerai of the late Mr. Leong Sin Nam. on Wednesday next in165 words
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Article68 1940-01-27 7 Lieut Colonel Lord To Visit Penar.g Lieut-Colonel and Mrs. if. A. Lori will be visiting Penang from Thursday February 8 to day February 15 to conduct a special series of meetings at the Salvation Army, 226, MaCalistcr Road, Penang Full particulars of the week’s programme will shortly68 words
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Advertisement79 1940-01-27 7 ifWL W SOL 1 W M WWi W a if to turn Coy <S. Gate. Not only for its pleasant, soothing flavour, but for the t c 1 Agents for Malaya»->rrh'an I Penan<r Tdand—reehng of contentment and ihe Georgetown dispensary ltd., penang. satisfaction they associate with it— atmosphere happiness. These79 words
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Advertisement91 1940-01-27 7 °f SF ugly K hair I New'VEET’ F t g ends ali un- wanted hair in minutes without Wy iff sm ell, mess or Jlf bother. leaves the skin soft and I f smooth, without trace of ugly stubble. wßs New ‘VEET’ is a dainty white W cream sweetly a91 words
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Article119 1940-01-27 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously UN:' LONDON: “Spot” £236 0. 0. £234 5. 0. “Forward” £236 0. 0. £234 5. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” $120.75 $l2O 00 Business done 125 tons 100 tons PENANG “Spot” $120.75 $120.00 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 11 %d. 11 15'16d. “Forward” ll%d. SINGAPORE: “Spot” 37%c 3714 c119 words
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Advertisement187 1940-01-27 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. «IX (Incorporated is Briftek India) Head Office “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. gli Penang Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikndi, Stvaganga, Pudukottah and Devacot tabAOthorlsea Capital e Rs. 50.00,008 Jasued and Subscribed Capital Rs. 25.00.00 U Paid up Capital Rs. 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, o:187 words
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5290 1940-01-27 8 A “NEW CRUSADE” TO HELP MANKIND Lecture At E. 0. Hall By Mr. C. R. Eddison APEN ANG audience heard for the first time a lecture on Christian Science when Mr. Colin Rucker Eddison, C.S., spoke on “Christian Science Reveals the Design of God”5,290 words
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1833 1940-01-27 9 Officially A Non-Discriminating Neutral This valuable and ivell-informed article was contributed to “The Times,” London, by a special corves pondent in New York. WHTH the repeal of the arms embargo the United States is restored to its historical position as a non-discriminat-ing neutral.1,833 words
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Article789 1940-01-27 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR SEXAGESIMA 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 8.45 a.m. Mattins Litany. 9.30 a.m. Mattips (Tamil) 10.30 a.m. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 6.00 p.m. Evensong Sermon Psalm 25 Hymns 181, 406. 172, 27 MONDAY 7.00 a.m. Mattins 4.00 p.m Evensong TUESDAY 7.00 a.m. Mattins. 4.00 p.m. Evensong.789 words
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Miscellaneous714 1940-01-27 9 RADIO TO-DAY B. B. C. I’M c News Summary 6 Variety Programme. 4 EJJ.C. Salon Orcnestra conducted jy Leslie Bridgewater. 4 > News Summary. Talk ‘Ln England Now”. Shadow of the Swastika”—7th Episode “The road to War.” News Summary. Popular Duets. i, Opening troni my Post Bag"—Sandy Macpherson at the714 words
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Miscellaneous246 1940-01-27 9 SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English B. B. C. (Local Time) Transmission 5 6.50 a.m. 7.50 am. Transmission 6 11.20 am. Transmission 1 1.50 pan. 6.05 pm. 6.50 pm. Transmission 2 8.35 p.m. 20.20 p.m. Transmission 3 11.20 p.m Transmission 4 1.20 am. 4.50 a.m. HONGKONG Local Time —8.35 p.m.246 words
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Article153 1940-01-27 10 —Reuter. Attack On British Shipping Expected New York, January 26. ’The newspapers cite “re’iable maritime quarters” for the prediction of a German submarine attack on Br tish mercantile life lines to the West Indies. It declared that three U-boats were prowling round the vicinity—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article42 1940-01-27 10 -BOW. Rugby, January 26 The Air Minislry announced on Thursday evening that “an aircraft of the R.A.P. which left its base in France today to carry out a reconnaissance flight -over North-West Germany, nas bailed ba return.”—B.O.W.-BOW. - 42 words
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55 1940-01-27 10 -Reuter. Proposed Bill Washimrton, January 26. The Naval authorities announce that by limiting the financial authorisat on* recently granted under the naval expansion piogramme to vessels which the Navy could build in two years a sum of $2OO 000,000 could be cut from the-Reuter. - 55 words
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535 1940-01-27 10 GOVT.’S STEWARDSHIP SINCE WAR BEGAN Action Created By Ontario’s Vote Of Censure An immediate appeal to the country was announced by Lord Tweedsmuir, the Governor-General, in the speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament. The friction between the Ontario Liberals led by Mr.—Reuter. - 535 words
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Article228 1940-01-27 10 I IS VIWV .—Reuter. “Time Not .Working For Us” Paris, Jan. 26. Oil is the key to victory. This is the theme of this morning’s Paris press. “We must not think that time is working for us.” writes Mr. Charles Morice ’n the Petit Parisien.I IS VIWV .—Reuter. - 228 words
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814 1940-01-27 10 Hopes In Puppet Govt. Anil Of U.S. Trade Treaty ith Japan London, Jan. 26 This is the moment of high expectancy in the Far East, says the Manchester Guardian in a leader dealing with Mr. Wang Chingwei’s negotiations and the lapsing of theraiaea un —Reuter. - 814 words
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Article55 1940-01-27 10 —Reuter. Position In Sweden Stockholm, Jan. 26. The American Minister has advised Americans in Sweden, particularly women and children, to consider the advisability of returning to the United States as soon as possible. His circular adds that while the situation is not immediately dangerous, nothing can—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article118 1940-01-27 10 11 lco"d& ->L .—B O.W. First Meeting Of Advisory Council Rugby, Jan. 26. The Advisory Council on Scientific Research and Technical Develoument, whkh Las been set up to advise the Supply Minister on scientific and technical problems, held its first meeting today. The Council, of which Lord11 lco"d& ->L .—B O.W. - 118 words
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Article93 1940-01-27 10 me vrover —Reuter. War Debate In Union Assembly Capetown, January 26. Speaking in the Assembly in the resumed debate on Gen. Hertzog’s motion, Major Vanderbyl, Minister without Portfoilo, said that South Africa was at war and all should stand beh'nd the Government The Unionme vrover —Reuter. - 93 words
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Article83 1940-01-27 10 Reuter MASS ARRESTS OF HIGH OFFICIALS London, Jan 26 According to the Rome Radi the Soviet secret police have dis covered a vast conspir. against M. Stalin, M Mole and M. Voroshilov. The a> nouncer stated that mass arrests of high officials and officers were made throughoutReuter - 83 words
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Article60 1940-01-27 10 BOW To Confer With British Parliamentarians Rugby. January 26. The French deputies are expected to arrive in London on Saturday evening for a conference with their British colleagues of the Anglo-French Parliamentary Committee. Under the presidency of M. Dellos, they will have a full programme, including visits toBOW - 60 words
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Article75 1940-01-27 10 1 vrei man —Reuter. German Millionaire’s Suicide In Chungking Chungking, January 26. Dr. Beck, a German resident here, is reported to have committed suicide at his home. The body was discovered by his servants. Dr. Beck had previously resided in Hong Kong and left there1 vrei man —Reuter. - 75 words
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371 1940-01-27 10 SHOTS FIRED ACROSS BOWS OF “WANG SANG" Shanghai, Jan. 26 Announcing that they are boarding the ship in retaliation for the “Asama Maru” incident, a Japanese party boarded the IndoChina’s “Wang Sang” while lying off Foochow on January 24. The incident was revealed—Reuter. - 371 words
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Article86 1940-01-27 10 —Reuter. Chinese Press Comment On 4 Asama Maru’ Inci ‘ent Shanghai. January 26. Japan is seeking to discover another scapegoat on which the Japan* eople can safely vent their pent-uj declares the Chinese-owned language China Press in an on the ho’ding up of the “Asama u rU—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article87 1940-01-27 10 Reuter. Great Importance In Conduct Of War London, Janus V In the House of Commons r man Smith said that the gooc e:> on the 2 000 000 acres which tl ,rpr looking to reap next year wc matter of major importance in 1 duct of theReuter. - 87 words
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Advertisement117 1940-01-27 10 THE BEN IiNE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, Passages, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.,117 words
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Article1221 1940-01-27 11 ACCEPTANCES FOR TODAY Race 1 Horses Class 4 Div. 3—6 Furs—2.ls p.m. j 32 3 WAIT-A-BIT 7y 9.04 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval 2 .> 0 BRASS BULLET 6y 8.10 Mr. Teoh Cheow Ghee Van Breukelen 3 310 RAWANG lOy 8.09 Mr. M. van Breukelen1,221 words
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Article261 1940-01-27 11 •THE HIDING BUf “TIC TAC "EPSOM JEEP” “EUREKA” “MAN-ON-THE- CAPT. DASH” “THE MAJOR” Penang Penang ipoh Kuala Lumpur SPOT” Ipoh Singapore Singapore Wait-a-Bit Rawang Auboss Auboss Nonia Manis Brass Bullet. Wait-a-Bit RACE 1: The First Patrol The First Patrol Wait-a-Bit Brass Bullet Wait-a-Bit Wait-a-Bit Jarrahwood Pay261 words
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416 1940-01-27 11 Prospects Of Others In Main Event LIGHT SUPPER SHOULD STAY AND WIN HIS RACE (By “EPSOM JEEP”) 4 LIKELY “classic” winner this season may be Dr. Chong Tak Nam’s Sunny Charm. Essentially a stayer, this Sunny Trace gelding won over the furlongs straight416 words
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Article98 1940-01-27 11 Reuter. Royal Danieli Tipped To Win London, January 26. The following are probable starters for the Red Cross Steeplechase running at Leopardstown tomorrow: ROYAL DANIELI Moore SOUTHERN HERO Nicholson ROCKQUILLA Carey DRUMLARGIN O’Grady BALLYHOPEFUL Pissill GOLDSCLEUGH Marsha l SHAUNPEEL Wade RUSS Barrett LE CYGNE BIRTHGIFT AlderReuter. - 98 words
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Article396 1940-01-27 11 C.S.C. Week-End Competition Apart from the Club’s annual events which will be swum weekly as usual, the monthly competitions will take place this week-end at the Chinese Swimming Club, Tanjong Bungah. Individuals scoring the highest in the aggregate next month and in March will receive handsome trophies for396 words
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Article41 1940-01-27 11 .—Reuter. Arsenal Assured Of South “A” Championship London, January 11 In the South A Section of the regional soccer competition, Tottenham were defeated by Arsenal by one goal to ni l Arsenal are assured of the South A Championship.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article128 1940-01-27 11 Old Georgians Beaten At Hockey Taiping An only goal scored 10 minutes irom the start enabled the Ta’ning Tigers to defeat the Old Georgians in a Taiping Hockey League fixture at the Esplanade yesterday. The game was du 1, the sodden state of the ground being probably128 words
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Article46 1940-01-27 11 Singapore Second XT Beat Johore Singe.pore, January 2& In an inter-State hockey match today the Singapore second team beat Johoreby 3 goals to nil. Valberg scored jusl before the interval. Rodrigues scored midway in the second moiety and Valberg netted again almost on time.46 words
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Article61 1940-01-27 11 Penang Colts vs Caledonia XI At the Hutching School ground at--5.15 p.m. today: Colts—C. Bulow, D. Thomasz, B. Kleiman, J. Area, S, Laing, C. O. Thomasz, H. R. Stewart, C. A. Robinson, M. Carrier, J. Vaz, G. Waller. Reserves —A. Carrier, M. Thomasz, P. Metha. The match between the61 words
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204 1940-01-27 11 There’s no need for the stomach sufferer is give way to despair, even when acute pain suggests that excess acid has attacked his stomach lining, preparing the way for a gastric ulcer. There are countless instances where the gentle, healing work of Maclean Brand Stomach204 words
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Article85 1940-01-27 11 Title Holders Called On To Defend Them Ipoh With a view to reviving professional boxing in Perak, it was decided at a committee meeting of the Perak Boxing Association, held at the Eastern Hotel on Thursday, to call on all title holders to defend their titles85 words
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Article150 1940-01-27 11 Further Tournament Fixtures The following are further PH.C. tennis tournament fixtures: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 Championship Singles: J. H. Bowyer vs G. H. Conaghan. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 Mixed Doubles Handicap: —30.3 Mrs. C. P. Purcell and H. E. Sparke vs +3 Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Graham. Championship Singles:150 words
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Article53 1940-01-27 11 Coronation Youngsters vs Selatan Glugor Club At Sungei Ara ground at 5.15 p.m sharp tomorrow: C. Youngsters:—Mat Don; Chin, O. Hussain; Ahmad Ghous, Abdul, H. B Hamid; (Capt.) Raja Ahmad, Che Din. Che Putch, Mohd. Natar and Ku Kamamdin. Reserves: —Ahmad Omar, Bakar Is mail, 3. K. Eusoff, M,53 words
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Article25 1940-01-27 11 The first Devotional Meeting cf the year will be held tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the Chinese Methodist Church, Madras Lane.25 words
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Advertisement43 1940-01-27 11 DIAMOND SHEET STEEL EQUIPMENT mpTB 77x7 in 3 H h I m_r~2 STEEL SHELVING, STEEL CUPBOARDS, STEEL LOCKERS. Wri/e for descriptive folder to the Manufacturers: k DIAMOND METAL PRODUCTS CO-. LTD. t 601, Kampong Bahru Road, S’pors Ask for descriptive folder (E 243 words
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390 1940-01-27 12 4LL GOLD, JUBILEE SON AND QUICK MONEY TO WIN Ea Tided Rvnnws Erom G/n Breukelen’s Stable (By “EPSOM JEF.I”') Ipoh, Today. Form went astray on Wednesday when only one favourite obliged, but I think punters will recoup their losses today —the last day390 words
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Article224 1940-01-27 12 Meeting Of Tratle Union Leaders In London Rugby. Jan. 26 The second meeting cf the A“gloPrench Trade UrJcn Courcil. representing the French Confec’cra'fion if Labour and the BrtUh Trade Un on Congress wa° held in Lcnrt.ii teday. M. I con Jouhaux bead'J the French members v.ho224 words
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Article78 1940-01-27 12 Admiralty Taking Over |k Control London, January 26. It is understood .That the Admiralty intend to take over’ the building of mei chant ships .as well as naval vessels. This is expected to have a b g in--fluenco in acce’eratmg the shipbuilding programme to which great importance is attached.78 words
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Article318 1940-01-27 12 Tapper Who Tried To Bribe Detective Ipoh. Alleged to have swallowed part of a dollar note, with which he had attempted to bribe a detective when on the point of being arrested for the possession of stolen property, a young Chinese rubbertapper, lan Ah Law, was318 words
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Article48 1940-01-27 12 Reuter. Several Groups Close Easier Londen, Jan. 26 On the Stock Exchange business v. as small. Several groups closed easier but no selling pressure was apparent. Giltedged generally showed small losses,.copper shares were inclined to improve and industrials registered several gains. Wall Street was. narrowly irregular.Reuter. - 48 words
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269 1940-01-27 12 DOCS HELP TO TRACE MISSING WOMAN CHILD Woman’s Body I'on ml But Child Alive Taiping. The disappearance of a Chinese woman, who, with her two-year-old child was stated to have gone to collect leaves for pigs in an area where a tiger was ‘t iled to have be-n scon recently,269 words
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193 1940-01-27 12 Bride From Bukit Mertajam Kuala Kan guar. Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Mohamed Noordin of Kuala Kangsar for the Bersanding ceiemeny to be held at their residence in Hill Road, at 9.30 p.m. on M.mday on the occasion of the marriage of193 words
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Article, Illustration431 1940-01-27 12 ■yVTTTH over forty improvements deW signed for greater overall economy and an expanded range of models, the 1940 line of Ford V-8 Trucks and Commercial cars is the greatest in the history of the Company. The 157’’ Truck for 1939 has been lengthened431 words
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Advertisement229 1940-01-27 12 BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE (CAP. 45) In the High Court of the Straits Settlements SETTLEMENT OF PENANG Wage-earner’s Administration Order IN BANKRUPTCY No. 221 of 193 G RE Song Teik Swce Notice is hereby given that a Second and Final Dividend is intended to be declared in the above matter. All creditors229 words
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Advertisement428 1940-01-27 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road Penaixx Phone 1477 1478 with extension# Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang. Kales of Subscription for Pinang Gazette and Sunday Gazette. PINANG G.AZETIE Loca l sis Hi D’?>rery F.M.S. Poreiep Monthly $2.50 $3.00 *4 00 Quarterly 7.30 9.00 12 co Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 Yearly 30X0 36.00 < 8428 words
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