Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 February 1940
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Title Section22 1940-02-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY v.-. 37. Vol. XCVHI. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article106 1940-02-13 1 .—Reuter. Amsterdam, Feb. 11. News of the proposed journey of Mr. Sumner dies to Europe has been allowed to appear in the (icrinan press for the first time this morning In all the papers reaching Holland ,the news was given in a single paragraph.—Reuter. - 106 words
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60 1940-02-13 1 .—Reuter. London, Feb. 13. Two German aircraft visited the fringe of the Orkney Islands today. A warning was passed round the Islands and school-children in the two towns and in other parts were sent home. No bombs were dropj>ed and the planes did not.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article209 1940-02-13 1 ted by the .’’—B.O.W. Message Of Sympathy From British Government London, Feb. 13. The following message has been telegraphed by the United Kingdom Government to the Canadian Government: His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom have learnt with deep regret of the death of Lord Tweeds--.nuir and desireted by the .’’—B.O.W. - 209 words
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76 1940-02-13 1 io us flo Ke ur er. Floods Imminent Amsterdam, Feb. 13 A ;th fuither frost and snow today, P' esent winter ranks as the coldest Hand’s history, according to the h Weather Institute, the recording cold spells of 1855 and 1899 left well behind. Iio us flo Ke ur er. - 76 words
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Article51 1940-02-13 1 —Reuter. London, Feb. 13. "<lcolm MacDonald has accepted, alf of the British Government which the Legislature of the ts has given as a donation to-'-■‘is Imperial Defence. Governor has been asked to conBritish Government’s apprecia--I(jn of the gift to the legislature of the J>• of the Bahamas.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article114 1940-02-13 1 t. —Reuter. TRANSPORT A BIG OBSTACLE Amsterdam, Feb. 13. The new German Trade Agreement providing for a total turnover of a thousand million maiks was signed in Moscow during the week-end, according to the Berlin correspondent of the “Telegraaf.” The correspondent learns that German industry will erectt.—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article32 1940-02-13 1 5.—8.0. W. Rugby, Feb. 13. The War Office announce a further list of officers and men from U-Boats who are prisoners of war. The list contains 8 names.—B.O.W.5.—8.0. W. - 32 words
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Article55 1940-02-13 1 .—REUTER. LONDON, FEB. 13. IT IS LEARNED THAT A NUMBER OF WOMEN OF THE AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE ARE NOW ON DUTY IN FRANCE. THE EXACT NUMBER IS NOT KNOWN BUT IT IS BELIEVED TO BE ONLY A PROPORTION OF THOSE WHO WILL EVENTUALLY BE SENT.—REUTER. - 55 words
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Article152 1940-02-13 1 —Reuter. 16,000 Japanese Casualties Tn Three Davs V Chungking, Feb. 13. Further successes in the Chinese counter-offensive in Southern Kwangsi are claimed in the latest Chinese military dispatches. Over 16.000 Japanese ar e said to have been killed or wounded in the Lb- days’ fighting in the—Reuter. - 152 words
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Article22 1940-02-13 1 .—8.0. W. Rugby, Feb. 13. Lord Halifax had an audience of the King at Buckingham Palace this evening’. —8.0. W..—8.0. W. - 22 words
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Article145 1940-02-13 1 —Reuter. Sabotage In Nazi Army Serious Discontent Among Men Amsterdam, Feb. 13. News of what is described as the first real act of sabotage in the German Army has reached here. It is stated to have occurred at Rheydt, a Rhineland town twelve miles from the—Reuter. - 145 words
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516 1940-02-13 1 NEED FOR SOVIET PRESTIGE Pressure On Finnish Line Increasing Zurich, Feb. 13. “TN the view of the Wilhelmstrasse, Germany is not prepared, at the moment, to act as an apostle of peace between Russia and Finland/’ states, the Berlin correspondent of thefurther pro !.—Reuter. - 516 words
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Article106 1940-02-13 1 .—Reuter. TO DISCUSS WARTIME TRADE London, Feb. 13. The decision of the Latvian Government to send a Trade Mission to London in the near future is welcomed by the British authorities who have been desirous of adding the three Baltic States to the list of the.—Reuter. - 106 words
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65 1940-02-13 1 —Reuter. London, Feb. 13. The Finnish Air Force will be reinforced by 700 planes from abroad this month, according to the Norwegian paper the “Aften Poston” quoted by the Copenhagen radio. It is stated that 400 planes are expected from the Western Powers,—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article174 1940-02-13 1 1 ue .—8.0. W. Britain Prepared For Air Raids Rugby, Feb. 13. What effect the wide reconnaissance flight and the leaflet raids by R.A.F aircraft over Germany have had to dispel the belief engendered by continuous propaganda seeking to assure the Ger man people of the immunity1 ue .—8.0. W. - 174 words
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Article110 1940-02-13 1 —Reuter. Foreign Purchasing Committees In Italy Rome, Feb. 13. The activities of the various foreign Purchasing Committees in Italy including the British, have been suspended and may not be resumed for some months, it is learned from reliable quarters. These Committees have been in almost constant session—Reuter. - 110 words
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Advertisement66 1940-02-13 1 zoar/_ /S’ BESTf vStM few» 4 niMlhrAgents for North Malaya A Penang GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES WHITE ANTS Sets. Refills. Scientifically. large for godowns. TT a factories, coolieU b L lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for individual householders 7-50 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations and all66 words
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263 1940-02-13 2 Attack Near Taipule Repulsed AFTER FOUR HOURS’ BOMBARDMENT Helsinki, Feb. 12. FINNISH war communique states that the Russian attack on Summa is continuing even more violently than before. The heavy Russian losses mentioned include a total on all fronts of over a thousand killedReuter. - 263 words
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Article230 1940-02-13 2 UUUD Vi Vii-J —Chinese Central News. CONSERVATIVELY PVT AT MILLION MARK Chungking. Feb. 9 Japanese casualties on the China front during the last thirty months are estimated by Chinese military quarters at over 1 400,000, including 1,100,000 among the frontline troops, 200,000 among the auxiliaryUUUD Vi Vii-J —Chinese Central News. - 230 words
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Article105 1940-02-13 2 —Reuter. Negotiations With Dutch Nearing Conclusion London, February 11. The Financial News political correspondent understands that negotiations between the Dutch Trade Delegation and the Minister of Economic Warfare in London are approaching a satisfactory conclusion. Their object is to secure a smoother working of the Contraband Control. It is—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article93 1940-02-13 2 —8.0. W. Easy Victory Over Two Unofficial Candidates London, February 12 The Southwark by-election caused by the death of the Labourite Mr. Harry Day, resulted as follows: Mr. J. H. Martin (Labour) 5,285 Mr. C. W. Searson (“War Advocate”) 1,550 Mrs. Van der Elst (National Independent) 1,382—8.0. W. - 93 words
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Article85 1940-02-13 2 —Reuter. Chief Issue Of Talks At Moscow Berlin, February 11. According to the official German News Agency, quoting a Bulgarian press report, the Soviet-Bulgarian economic negotiations in Moscow are principally for the delivery of Russian cotton to Bulgaria, and have been successfully concluded. It is also—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article171 1940-02-13 2 Reuter. Warning By Paris Press Paiis, Feb. 12. Commenting on the Labour Party’s manifesto. Pertinax. writing in L’Oidre, says that it contains a major confusion of thought. He sees in it a revival of the old Locarno hopes of a Germany filled with the same aspirations as theReuter. - 171 words
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Article115 1940-02-13 2 YIIl’ll»» UHI. —Reuter. Treasonable Activities Revealed By Raids Stockholm, Feb. 12. The first hurried examination of the enormous mass of documentary material seized by the police in Saturday’s swoop on various Communist premises leaves no doubt tn the minds of the police, according to th© newspaper, NyadaligtYIIl’ll»» UHI. .—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article95 1940-02-13 2 —Reuter. Trade Agreement With Holland Denounced Tokyo, Feb. 12. It is announced that the Japanese Government has requested the Netherlands Government to open conversations with a view to the revision of the treaty of arbitration and conciliation and judicial settlement Japan has taken formal steps to—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article47 1940-02-13 2 8.0. W. Return To London From Windsor Rugby, February 12 The King and Queen, who spent the week-end at Windsor, returned to Buckingham Palace this morning. Their Majesties have sent a message of condolence to Lady Tweedsmuir on the death of the Governor-General of Canada.—8.0. W. - 47 words
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Article441 1940-02-13 2 inny nes Reuter. Troops Escorted By Warships Wellington, Feb. 12. Announcing the arrival of the Anzacs in Egypt, Mr. Fraser, Minister of Marine, said that the Royal Navy again demonstrated its protective strength in the safe conveyance of troops from Empire outposts. The troops wereinny nes Reuter. - 441 words
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Article93 1940-02-13 2 Reuter. Beached Off South Coast London, Feb. 12. With water pouring into the huge gap in her side after colliding with an unknown steamer off the south coast, the Belgian steamer, "Flanders,” 5,827 tons, was beached just in time after a race against the inrushing sea.Reuter. - 93 words
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Article64 1940-02-13 2 Reuter. Rotterdam, Feb 12 The Holland-America liner, "Burgerdijk,” 6,853 tons, was torpedoed by a German U-boat, according to a cable received by the owners from Pte captain of the Dutch steamer. The Holland-America line have informed the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the torpedoingReuter. - 64 words
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Article300 1940-02-13 2 an par —Reuter. Personal Triumph For M. Daladier Rugby, February 12. Much interest is shown in the British press in the unanimous vote of confidence in the French Government after the Chamber's recent secret session. The result is hailed as a signal personal triumph for thean par —Reuter. - 300 words
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Article63 1940-02-13 2 —Reuter. Standstill Agreements With Neutrals Revived The Hague, February 11. As a result of negotiations at Brussels and The Hague, Germany has decided to revive the standstill agreements relating to her foreign debts with neutral countries. The agreement had lapsed in September after being denounced by British—Reuter. - 63 words
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463 1940-02-13 2 SEVEN DAYS' PUBLIC MOURNING iea oy —Reuter. Montreal, Feb. 12. Flags were half-masted throughout Canada today as the Dominion entered into seven days’ public mourning for the death of Lord Tweedsmuir. Political warfare has subsided for the time being and most of the social events haveiea oy —Reuter. - 463 words
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131 1940-02-13 2 NAZI ACTIVITY ON THE PROPAGANDA FRONT PARIS, FEB. 12. A NEW COLD WAVE REDUCED ACTIVITY ON ito WESTERN FRONT. IN THE AIR TWO OR THREE PHU GRAPHIC MISSIONS WERE ALL EITHER SIDE UNp TOOK. —Reuter. On land there was some pat: ,j but fighting.—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article121 1940-02-13 2 BOW Emergency Orders To Be Renewed Rugby, February- 12. The Viceroy of India’s proclamation at the outbreak of the war and the Emexgency Orders in Council promulgated under it require renewal before the end of the six months which have now almost expired. The House ofBOW - 121 words
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Article117 1940-02-13 2 Reuter. Terms Of Agreement Issued London, February 12 A White Paper on the Ang’o-Turkish trade agreement made in London on February 3 was issued today. The agreement, comes mto force on February 19 and remains in force in the first place until March 31, 1941. and continuesReuter. - 117 words
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Article51 1940-02-13 2 —-Reuter. Home Rails Sharply Higher London. Feb. 12 On the Stock Exchange homerails weresharply higher despite some profl triaging. Gilt-edged closed below the days oesl though st.ll showing net gains. Shippings, textiles and rayons were well bought and collieries higher on wider investment Interest. Wall Street was closed.—-Reuter. - 51 words
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Article29 1940-02-13 2 ommn.it < .—Reuter Paris. Feb. 12M. Daladier wifi review the international situation when he addresses Foreign Affairs Committee in the C a ber on Thursday.—Reuterommn.it < .—Reuter - 29 words
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Advertisement110 1940-02-13 2 BUILD NEW STRENGTH WITH WATERBURY’S When the vigour and vitality of youth begins to fade, take Waterbury’s Compound. For <3 years this fine old tonic has proven its value ti \h in stimulating the appetite renewing fail- M ing strength building stamina and glowing health. The pure liver and malt110 words
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849 1940-02-13 3 10, or what, is Bofors? It is the name of the finest making concern in the world. reater than Krupp, der. Vickers, Skoda. y have seen the name men’he newspapers lately because o aggression against Finland. and the countries througho r orld who849 words
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198 1940-02-13 3 London. A PATIENT'S life has be«n saved Iby members of the staff of the Ministry of Information. It was disclosed that censors, Sea Cadets and Women Post Office employees answered an S O S to the Ministry for volunteers to give blood198 words
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Article99 1940-02-13 3 (He's In The Army Nou) A SOLICITOR now in the Army is engaged in scrubbing floors. This was alleged at Cardiff City Council meeting recently. If that were the extent of his military value, some councillors contended, it would be better if he returned to civil work.99 words
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Article77 1940-02-13 3 Auckland. New Zealand has found a new way to save wool for the war—it is cutting down the size of its bathing costumes. Costumes this year will probably outshine Sydney’s. Auckland men wear no full-size costumes at all. Even elderly rotund gentlemen with no claim to77 words
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Article36 1940-02-13 3 Wounded soldiers in the Vienna military hospitals were without slippers. Their need has now been met by the local Nazi women’s organisation, whose members made 700 pairs out of old felt hats.36 words
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Article37 1940-02-13 3 Stockings, soap, eggs, coffee, cocoa and chocolate are among the articles in which a “bootleg” trade is being carried on in Germany, reports the “Neuer Zuerischer Zeitung.” Stockings, it is stated, fetch £1 a pair.37 words
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Article312 1940-02-13 3 Nearly Won Hut Gets Insult Auckland. feather patriots” are concentrat ng. but not too discenaJiiigly, on single men who hav3 not enlisted. One notable recipient of the feather is James Douglas Stark—bomber in the New' Zealand Forces in the Great War, brave enough to have been312 words
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823 1940-02-13 3 A SPY novel of the last war has provdied Goering with documentary evidence of the “crimes’’ committed by the British Intelligence Service. Under the heading, “Confession of a British Agjent,” his newspaper, the National Zeitiwig, prints as fact one of the more823 words
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Miscellaneous35 1940-02-13 3 Mil I C c I O (Napoleons I L' > I 7 conquests ZZ F -wte C-JWStH ■u- Jwirtl P Off i inW *BB ADOLF: “Believe me, Rib., that guy Stalin’s crazy. He thinks he’s Napoleon!”35 words
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Miscellaneous49 1940-02-13 3 NEWS WrTHASNUEE By T. H. Palmer Useful information has been gained from German prisoners taken by patrols on the Western Front. 1111'I 11 ll‘l u iiji I-'.J' B' Wji'. iKtffl '/«Vi HR “My husband caught him in France and sent him home to help Willie with his German homework”49 words
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Article261 1940-02-13 4 London,. Harold crompton, aged 37 of Benedon-road, Sheldon Birmangfram, said at the inquest on his wife that six months ago she asked him to go out with another woman. After a visit to the other woman he returned home and found his wife and261 words
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Article87 1940-02-13 4 Councillor’s Protest London. Allegations that women “wearing high-heeled shoes and with powdered faces and rouged lips” were going about in Auxiliary Fire Service uniforms were made by Councillor Froude at a meeting of the Walton and Weybridge Urban District Council. The women, he said, were87 words
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668 1940-02-13 4 German Radio Propaganda Claims Disproved rpHE significance of the recent German attacks on shipping off the east coast of Britain, which have been the main feature of the war news during the last two weeks, was discussed by Vice-Admiral Sir James Somerville668 words
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Article188 1940-02-13 4 Messerschmidt leaves Germany According to the Daily Sketch Hitler has lost Walter Messerschmidt, ’plane-building genius responsible for the construction of the famous German aerial fighter that bears his name. He has gone to Holland, where he is constructing ’planes. For a long time Messerschmidt has been188 words
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Article483 1940-02-13 4 February 10. Dua buah ka.pal selam Jerman telah tenggelam oleh pehak kita tatkala keduanya menyerang sa-kumpulan kapa!2 perniagaan yang di-kawal oleh kap!2 perang British. Yang menenggelamkan itu ia-lah sa-buah kapal perang destroyer. Kejadian ini telah di-siarkan khabar-nya di-London sa-malam. Dan lagi di-nyatakan juga bahawa sa-buah kapal terbang483 words
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Article1417 1940-02-13 4 Biggest Submat hie In The Fleet LIEUT. COM. B. M. DOLGI HS’ 8.M.8.C. BROADCAST VI AL AY AN listeners were given an authoritative i .t into the naval situation, when Lieut. Commander M. Douglas broadcast again last night from the Singapore ition on the1,417 words
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Advertisement32 1940-02-13 4 unchanging quality ff fc X I x..,. 1 MR 1 I Tii Ml r t kS Ksl TIGER BEER MAOEFROm THEFIIEST i malt hops yeast Distributed by Fraser G 3 Neave Ltd.32 words
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Miscellaneous29 1940-02-13 4 AU in a Day’s Work—by Rick Elmes WHILE THE GOING’S GOOD T5 5 I Do vMcn-+ xx owe OF z-4 COUPLESoldier movu to goim; alec, get .n/ic TF4IS 129 words
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Article95 1940-02-13 5 the Esplanade from 6 p.m. MaiC} Teddy O’Neal Hume nces “Gounod" Godfrey vValt Of My Heart Novel v band oif The Mountain The Flood MacCunn The Orchid Ir.terw™ Caryll p.j K After Sunset Jones Crash! Bang! I Want To Go Home Davie? A farewell tea-party was given by95 words
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Article482 1940-02-13 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL H. H. Tunku Abdul Majid, Assistant Harbour Master. Alor Star, has returned from leave. Mr. T. K. Sukumaren, the Negri Sembilan cricketer, has been transferred to the Seremban P.W.D. from Kuala Pilah. Sheik Abu Bakar bin Yahya, who has been U pointed to officiate as First Magistrate at482 words
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1633 1940-02-13 5 Governor’s Reference In Council PUBLIC CALLED TO CO-OPERATE AGAINST EVIL-DOERS Singapore. /COMMENTING on the Trade Unions Bill and the Industrial Courts Bill, which were taken through their final stages at the Legislative Council Meeting yesterday, lI.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, referred to the recent1,633 words
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Article360 1940-02-13 5 Great Importance i’o Chinese Singapore. At the Legislative Council Meeting yes ter day speaking on the Civil Marriage Bill which was taken through the final stages, Dr. Lim Han Hoe said: “Members of the Chinese community will now be able to contract monogamous marriages before the360 words
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Article141 1940-02-13 5 $5.000 Bail Offered I’o Chinese Bail of $5,000 was offered to Sean H »o. Sean, who was charged with making preparations for committing armed gang robbery on the house of the late Mr. Khoo Hong Tat at Bagan Jermal Road, in the Third Magistrate’s Court yesterday.141 words
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Advertisement88 1940-02-13 5 TUESDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 1940 Wembley Cabaret To-night 'Dancing: 9 p.m. to 12 midnight With Morales His Swing Boys WEMBLEY PARK Ban Nin Cheng Cantonese Opera: “Thit Turn Kiew Whah” Nooraji Opera: “Geragan Budiinan" Last Part Capital Talkie: “Kiap Hoit Eng Hoon” Starring MA SZE CHANG MERRY-GO-ROUND: 5 cents per ride88 words
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Miscellaneous360 1940-02-13 5 majestic tist 2 Shows Tonight 6./5 9.30 p.m. Most Exciting of All Charlie Chan Adventures THE NEW CHAN THR’Lt YOU’VE ‘C BEEN J WMEL WAITING FORI ®ffir MMnra 'Ty Ai% 11 fill wWv-Wl TiMiiWffiy with J SIDNEY TOLER Excellent as Chan" says Daily Variety. ."Splendid Isays Picture Reports I and360 words
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Miscellaneous102 1940-02-13 5 Penang’s Most Luxurious AirConditioned Theatre 3 Shows Today At 3.00 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ZORINA in Warner Bros.’ “ON YOUR TOES” with Eddie Albert, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh, James Gleason Next Change The Most Spine-Chilling Mystery Story The Greatest of all Sherlock Holmes Adventures Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s IN “THE102 words
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Miscellaneous144 1940-02-13 5 NOW IN ms sth BIG DAY Owing To Success Season Definitely Extended QUEEN'S 4 Shows Daily At 10.30 a.m. 9 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 MATINEES REDUCED PRICES DOWNSTAIRS 15, 30 50 CTS. 2 HOURS «eSSjI of magic enter- 1 tainment un- matched since j] "Snow PHOTOGRAPHED IN /XjOsdKJSWJ technicolor Ir144 words
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Article484 1940-02-13 6 If IS Excellency the Governor addressed himself to two sections of the public at the Council meeting yesterday. To enemies of the State, he issued a timely warning. “The offence of sedition in time of war,” His Excellency said, “is one of the most serious that it484 words
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Article46 1940-02-13 6 REX CINEMA Zorina in “On Your Toes” 3.00, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA "The Wizard Of Oz” 10.30 a.m., 3.00, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA "Charlie Chan in Honolulu” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR "Siew Lam Temple” 6.30 and 9.30 p.m.46 words
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Article, Illustration487 1940-02-13 6 A Long Head SATURDAY’S Singapore race results were remarkable not only for the $lB7 dividend paid by Wicklow Bay, but also for a new addition to the official finishing distances. When our Sports Editor received the result of the fourth race stating that Antrum (whe came in487 words
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Article600 1940-02-13 6 Tuesday, Feb. 13. I lITLER is now back in the U Chancellery from somewhere in Germany. The reason for his return is obvious. He wants to examine the new situation in the light of Mr. Sumner Welles’ proposed journey to Europe and, according to600 words
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Obituary90 1940-02-13 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH The death has occurred of Mrs. Lim Kar Chang aged 53, nee Khoo Poe Thim, daughter of Mr. Khoo Jin Inn and sister of Mr. Khoo Soon Chee, Dr. Lee Tiang Keng and Mrs. Lim Guan Cheng at 86, Irving Road, at 8 p.m. on 12th February,90 words
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497 1940-02-13 7 T))( t .j as continued this morning fOI e Aitken and a Special with Mr. A. McLennan as Forea youthful Chinese, Lye •anils charged with the °urder > oman, Teoh Meon Kheng, about m on Dec 23 last at Jin Hons E- Sungei Acheh, Nibong497 words
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83 1940-02-13 7 Two good topical talks will be in the 8.8. C. programariß tonight. The war in Finland will bo the subject of “Cards On The Table*' feature at 8.50, when Finnish tactics will be discussed by Mr. Anthony Weyrnduth and Mr. JO. C. Brunell. At83 words
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1078 1940-02-13 7 SALVATION ARMY'S ANSWER GIVEN BY LT. COL. LORD Question ‘Can Religion meet the Modern Need,’ the Salvation Army’s Answer was given to a crowded audience at the A.C.S. Hall at Westlands last night by Lieut.-Col. H. A. Lord, head of the Salvation Army in1,078 words
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677 1940-02-13 7 PROMINENT CHINESE KICKED S. Ei khor Sales Manager of Messrs. Borneo Motors Ltd., who had claimed trial on a previous occasion when, summ ii-i; on a charge of voluntarily causing urt to one Teh Soo Beng. withdre.' his plea yesterday in the Middle C677 words
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Article154 1940-02-13 7 HIT BY CAR AFTER ALIGHTING FROM BUS A fatal motor accident occurred in Kajang Koad near Ku an tan Road junction about 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, when a Chinese school boy vias killed as a result of being knocked down by a car. The boy154 words
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Article229 1940-02-13 7 CAUSING DEATH BY NEGLIGENCE As a sequel to the motor accident which occurred on the morning of January 18 near the junction of Kinta Lane and Burmah Road, a Tamil, Susai, stood his trial before the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the District229 words
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811 1940-02-13 7 Driven Out Of House Nine Days After Marriage The allegations that she had been aecused of not being virtuous and that she had been drvuen out of the house by her husband and his mother were made by a Chinese woman named Khoo Ghek811 words
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Article95 1940-02-13 8 Penang, February 12. 1940 (By Courtesy af the Chartered Bank/. On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 *7/16 On New York Demand 46 15/IC Canadian 51 H/itJ On France Demand 2060 1/495 words
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Article298 1940-02-13 8 Alor Star Total $24,673 The Hon. Treasurer gratefully acknowledges the following donations and subscriptions: Amount previously acknowledged $24,133.26 Mr. and Mrs. P. H. D. Jackson (monthly) 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. F. E Ivery (monthly) 20.00 Mr. P. Daintry (monthly) 5.00 Dublin Estate Club (monthly) 55.00 Sungei298 words
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Article303 1940-02-13 8 Profit And Dividend Maintained The 34ih ordinary general meeting of tine Sembilan Estates Co., Ltd. was jell lecently at 10, Gid Jewry, London, E.C. Mi’. C. R. Gilliat (the chairman of the company), who presided, in the course ci bis speech, said that the crop of rubber303 words
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Article101 1940-02-13 8 During the week ending 27th January, 1940, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 15,750 cases, of which: 14.567 (92 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, nil per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe nil p or cent) cases to Canada, and 1,183 (8101 words
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Article353 1940-02-13 8 STANTON NELSON COMPANY Weekly Rubber Report Singapore, February 7. A steady undertone has done little vo relieve the dull conditions which have existed in the rubber market during the last week. Some buying power has been evident in London but New York seems to have been on guard against possible353 words
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Article184 1940-02-13 8 Penang’s $120.000 For Songsters To Date The Wuhan Songsters, who are performing nightly at the Sun Theatre, Drury Lane, in aid of the China Distress Relief Fund, were entertained to a tea-party by the Chinese Rubber Merchants’ Association at the Hoay Aun Association, Magazine Road, at184 words
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Article124 1940-02-13 8 The Perak River Valley Rubber Co. Ltd. 37.154 lb. Henrietta Rubber Estate Ltd. 177,600 lb. Sungei Matang Rubber Estate Ltd 48,000 lb. United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Sitates Ltd. 311,754 lb. Malakoff Rubber Estates Ltd. 222 300 lb. Taiping Rubber Plantations Ltd. *****8 lb. Sungei Batu (Malaya)124 words
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Article272 1940-02-13 8 RUBBER Buyers Setien Allenbys 1.30 1.40 Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Bassetts 521 57 4 Batu Lintangs 1.05 1.10 Benta»s IjOO 1.05 Borellis 1.42| 1.50 Brogas 65 7V Indragiris 1.30 1.35 Kempas 2.20 2.30 Kuala Siduns 2.40 2.50 Lunas 1.674 1.774 M. Pindas 1.45 1.55 Mentakabs 424272 words
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Article244 1940-02-13 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/4| A. Amalgamateds 6/ 6/6 Bangrins 22 z 9 23/9 Berjuntais 10/3 11/cd B. Selangors 1.57 4 1.65 Hong Fatts 1.224 1.274 Jelebus 874 924 Johans 30 33 K. Kamuntings 8/3 8/9xd K. Lanjuts 22/3 23/ Kepongs 17/ 17/9 Katus 22/9 23/6244 words
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Article209 1940-02-13 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/ 5/3 Ayer Weng 80 85 Bangrin 22/6 24/ Batu Selangor 1.60 1.65 Gopeng 9/6 10/6 Hitam Tin 424 45 Hong Fatt 1.20 1.25 Ipoh 25/ 26/ Jelebu 85 90 Kampong Lan jut 22/3 22/9 Klang River 2.05 2.10 ix Kramat Tin209 words
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Article210 1940-02-13 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/ 5(6 Austral Amal. 6/ 6/Cc Batu Selangor 1 60 1.65 Ber junta! 10/6 11 /c Hong Fatt 1.23 1.26 Jelebu 87 4 90 Kampong Lanjut 22/6 23' Katu 24/ 25/ Klang River 2.05 2.15 Kramat 11 /4 4 11/9 Kuala Kampar210 words
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Article257 1940-02-13 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS w I V Buyers Seliett Ampat A. Amalg. A. Hitam Bangrins J B. Selangors Hong Fatts QO QD Johans 31 Kamras 2*3 Kamuntings K. Lanjuts 22 z Ka tus 24 0 5 Kramats K. Kampar p'.J Kuchais Kundangs 13 n Laruts t. Lukuts Mambaus Pahangs P.257 words
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Article135 1940-02-13 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: ‘Spot” £241. 5. 0. £238. 10. 0 “Forward” £241. 0 0. £238. 10. 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot” $123.25 $121.50 Business done 75 tons 100 tons PENANG “Spot” $123.25 50 RUBBER: LONDON: ‘Spot” 12 13|16d 12 13|16d “Forward” 12 15|16d. (i SINGAPORE: “Spot” 39c 0,9135 words
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Advertisement218 1940-02-13 8 BANKS’ I 'i_"_ MmWi SAVINGS sitety tyou fo A dollar saved is an extra dollar earned. A Savings Account Is the best inducement to save. To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to time is to be a contented person. A Savings Account may218 words
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Article83 1940-02-13 9 TODAY Latest Time 01 Posting Surface Air Mails for Medan, Southern Sumatra and Java 11.30 a.m. Mails for Java, Australia and New Zealand 11.30 a.m TOMORROW Latest Time of Posting Surface Air Mails for Bangkok, Burmah, India, Africa, Europe, Hongkong and San Francisco 9 00 a.m. Mails for83 words
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Article201 1940-02-13 9 May Be Hit By American Legislation Washington. Another movement which may seriously affect Japan’s sources of vital war materials was launched here recently by Mr. Joseph Smith, Democratic Representative of Connecticut, who announced he would propose to the forthcoming session of Congress legislation to safeguard the201 words
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1505 1940-02-13 9 Tax Loss Through Trade Stoppage RULE BY THE DEATH PENALTY rpHE wholesale closing down of “non-essential” industries in r Germany is proving disastrous to the civic finances of many large municipalities. These derive a substantial part of their revenue from an income-tax on local industry.1,505 words
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Article884 1940-02-13 9 KENNETH WILLIAMS - Europe And Asia On Banks Of The Nile (By KENNETH WILLIAMS) The Egyptians are an essentially likeable people, as the British and Indian troops who are now in their midst have been quick to discover. The warm-hearted sons of the Nile, so long as their honourable884 words
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Miscellaneous1449 1940-02-13 9 ara g2p| 1 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING BBC News In English RANSMISSION—FIVE. Yim. 6.40 9.35 a.m. B. B. C. Gt B 9-51 MC/S (31.55 m.) GrO 9.58 Mc/s (3132 m.) (Local Time) G- 11.86 Mc/s (25 29 m.) Transmission 5 650 am G«D 11-75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) UU 0 am1,449 words
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Miscellaneous431 1940-02-13 9 manni 11.30 For the sick. 11.50 Mario Harp’’ Lorenzi and his Rhythmics. 12.20 p.m. studio orchestra. 1.10 News and weather. 1.25 Lunch concert 2.10 News and weather repeated. 2.20 Close down. 4.50 Time signal. Programme preview. 4.53 Studio orchestra. 5.50 Meditation. 6.35 Records. 6.50 News and weather. 7.15 Music on431 words
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Article96 1940-02-13 10 —vo-ycu report nas Deen made and ransmitted to Chungking.—Chinese -Central News. Preparations For His Enthronement Lhasa (Tibet), Feb. 9. Preparations are being made for the enthronement of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama on February 22. Since his arrival at Lhasa, General Wu Chung-hsin, Chairman of the Mongolian and Tibetan-- —vo-ycu report nas Deen made and ransmitted to Chungking.—Chinese -Central News. - 96 words
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Article33 1940-02-13 10 th e Catl L—Reuter. Tb London, Fenruary 12. -nn 4 th has occurre d of Miss Ida t r f r cighteen years headmisTt*, the <>■ < Sclvol «tonghai.—Reuter.the Catl L—Reuter. - 33 words
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573 1940-02-13 10 BIGGEST ARMY TO CROSS SEA IN SINGLE UNIT NOTABLE FEAT OF BRITISH ORGANISATION Rugby, Feb. 12 A War Office communique says “The Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Expeditionary Force have begun to arrive in the Middle East and are proceeding to.—Reuter - 573 words
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97 1940-02-13 10 i. —Reuter. 30 Rifles Seized From Armoury Dublin, Feb. 11 A party of LR.A. men, in a car, raided a military camp at Ballykinlar, County Down and seized about thirty rifles. Details of the raid on the camp at Ballykinlar show that the raidersi.—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article61 1940-02-13 10 .—Reuter. Bulgarian Delegation Welcomed Belgrade, February 11. The Bulgarian, trade dr legation to Yugoslavia led by the Minister of Commerce, M. Zagorov. arrived at Belgrade this morning. After a warm official welcome the Bulgarian visitors participated in the solemn inaugural meeting of the new BulgarianYugoslav Chamber.—Reuter. - 61 words
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778 1940-02-13 10 State Funeral At Ottawa: Remains To Be Interred Tn England Montreal, Feb. 19 Lord 1 weedsmuir died at 12.13 a.jn. GMT. The physicians issued a statement that the death was d lic to the “blocking of a small artery in the biain followed by—Reuter. - 778 words
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301 1940-02-13 10 Chinese Central News. RENEWED DRIVE FROM NANNING Chungking, February 9 The Japanese troops in occupation cf Pinyang, seventy kilometres northeast of Nanning, which was capitulated on February 2, has been surrounded by the j Chinese forces, according to a Chinese military spokesman. i Reviewing theChinese Central News. - 301 words
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Article68 1940-02-13 10 Capture Of FortificationMoscow. Feb 12 A communique claims lian Isthmus artillery duel of infantry units result! being repulsed and the units capturing sixteen cations, including eight 11 artillery forts.”—Reuter. BRITISH VOLUNTEERS First Contingent Of 5 O iQ Leaving For Finland London, Februar- v> According to68 words
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Article77 1940-02-13 10 and Palembang (Sumatra ne3e Central News. Telegrams Received i a Chinese Overseas Chungking, Fehiu i. A vehement denunciation n g Ching-wei and a categorical that any attempt on Wang Ch vei’a part to use his traitorou.- ient would be considered as null a: void was made byand Palembang (Sumatra ne3e Central News. - 77 words
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Article74 1940-02-13 10 8.0. W. Over 200 On Parade At Aldershot Rugby, February 12. Over 200 Canadian ex-soldiers, all wearing war medals, paraded at Aidershot today with the serving C t adians who are there under training. These ex-service men, who came from all parts of the British Isles to8.0. W. - 74 words
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539 1940-02-13 10 New ork Press Hope Gesture II ill Prove Harmless New York, Feb. 12 “President Roosevelt’s sudden week-end peace offensive is now rather hastily toned down,” writes the New York Herald Tribune which adds :—“The best thing that can be hoped foi ture1U Will MX. i.—Reuter. - 539 words
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Advertisement219 1940-02-13 10 THE BEN IInF FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to: SAMIILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. -■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a BURNS FHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO.,219 words
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770 1940-02-13 11 I 41-tfui Sailor A Sure Winner p<T BIRKE A SAFE BET r IN PONIES’ RACE (By “\HCTAC”) I pen card at SingaI fie i»-"’ 10W > slCOn a> I lUeetu,B B ine pat uuiKe ami I l“Z-'>‘' rac;is,neucslbeu I (lil} 0 < nt770 words
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Article49 1940-02-13 11 Perak Turf Club Decision Ipoh. It is learnt that the Perak Turf Club will hold a three-day professional meeting during Easter instead of a two-day extra professional meeting as scheduled. The new racing dates are Wednesday, March 20, Saturday, March 23 and Monday, March 25.49 words
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Article191 1940-02-13 11 Sungei Patani Police Win Cup Sungei Patani. The Annual Drill Competition between the Alor Star 1 Sungei Patani and Kulim Police Circles for the challenge cup presented by Mr. J. P. Penefather Evans, the former Commissioner of Police, Kedah, was held at the Kedah Volunteer Force191 words
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Article89 1940-02-13 11 Entries Close On March 1 Ipoh. Intending competitors for th 3 Malayan Badminton Championships to be held at the Ipoh Town Hall during the Easter Holidays, are requested to send in their entries to Mr. Tan Cheng Phor, honorary secretary of the Perak Badminton Association,’ before March89 words
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Article102 1940-02-13 11 F. Toft’s Sound Display In Losers’ Goal Playing on a slippery ground the Ramblers defeated the Ipoh Club by two goals to nil in a game of hockey on the padang today. The winners dominated the play throughout and but for the sound display by F.102 words
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Article43 1940-02-13 11 On G.T.S. ground today:— G.T.S —C. Bulow; C. E. A. Laßrooy, C. O. Thomasz; K. S. Goh. Wong Siew Yoke (capt.): J. O. Aeria: Ah Kok, Sathaswami. A. C. Foley, M. E. Carrier, Chcah Sav Oh The School will play In colours.43 words
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Article488 1940-02-13 11 Ex-Maiayan Champion Maintains Form A LTIIOUGH he did not play as well as he had done in the same event a year ago, W.J. Gibb, the former Malayan and Selangor Goli' champion, had little difficulty in winning the Thai open amateur title on the Chitra488 words
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Article78 1940-02-13 11 Headquarters vs Dato Kramat Staff An A.R.P. inter-group tennis match will be .played between Headquarters and Dato Kramat Staff at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 17 at the Francis Light School. The following are the teams: Headquarters—Goon Kok Ying, Khoo Sim Teong, H. M. Thomasz, R. E.78 words
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1060 1940-02-13 11 Home Record Of Antrum, Shamrock Winchcliff TWO new English importations—Antrum and Shamrock—--1 made their first appearance on the Malayan turf on Saturday at Singapore. Both ra nin the same race, the former finishing a good second to Honeypuss with the latter well in the1,060 words
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Article70 1940-02-13 11 To Be Held At Alor Stgr At End Of Month The Annual Championship Tournament of the Kedah Lawn Tennis Association will be held at the Kedah Club, Alor Star, on Thursday and Friday, February 29 and March 1. Entries have bee» invited for Men's Singles, Men’s70 words
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Article178 1940-02-13 11 Return Match With Ipoh P. T. In March The P. L. H. C. will play a return match against Ipoh Posts Telegraphs’ (girls) team jn Penang on March 3. P.L.H.C. “A” vs. ISMAIL’S XI On Francis Light School Ground on Thursday, February 15, at 5.30. i178 words
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Article134 1940-02-13 11 Four Goals Shared At Soccer In a friendly soccer match on the Victoria Green yesterday, the Chinese Recreation Club shared four goals with the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club. The game was played at a fairly fast pace throughout, and the exchanges were even, the teams being134 words
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Article74 1940-02-13 11 A.R.P. XI vs Press XI The following have been selected to represent the A.R.P. Cricket XI against the Press XI on Snuday February 18 at 10 a.m. on the Free School ground:— Balavendrum, Cheah Kok Huat, Eu Cheow Teik, Eu Cheow Hin, Eu Hong Lay, Lim Khye Su, Lim74 words
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Advertisement131 1940-02-13 11 -~.il 1 Is our THAILAND W."» Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome? with the assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion i Dept, of Commerc», New Road, Bangkok Cable: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. This bureau supplies free information to tourists, introduces them io famous sights and resorts, renders assistance in providing131 words
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319 1940-02-13 12 PINAFORE ANTRVM GOOD THINGS Freedom's (hitstanding II orkout: Monte Video Hard To Beat Singapore, Today. 4 IP AST gallops were seen at Bu kit Timah this morning, when X the majority of horses running tomorrow were exercised. Pinafore, one of the earliest out,319 words
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Article280 1940-02-13 12 —Reuter. London, Feb. 13. All parties in Parliament are carefully studying, not only the war contributions of the selfgoverning Dominions, but of India and the Colonies, learns Reuter’s Lobby Correspondent. The facts placed before the Parliamentarians show that in addition to Jndian troops in France, large numbers—Reuter. - 280 words
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Article92 1940-02-13 12 ywni unity —Reuter. 1 Latvian Estonian Chiefs Ol Staff To Confer Stockholm, February 12 Interest is aroused here bv the visit -of the Latvian Chief of the Staff, General Berk is, to the Esthonla Chief of the General Laldoner The Tallinn correspondent of the •Stockholmywni unity —Reuter. - 92 words
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Article47 1940-02-13 12 RACE 1: SILVER LACE PAT BURKE RACE 2: AMAZON ANTON ROGUE RACE 3: HIGH LIFE NEW MOON RACE 4: LAY OFF KALILI RACE 5: ARTFUL SAILOR RAINBOROUGH RACE 6: ANTRUM JULY THE SEVENTH RACE 7: ROYAL HAMPTON FREEDOM RACE 8: HAPPY SAL ST. CHARLES47 words
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Article305 1940-02-13 12 Neiv Zealanders Had —Reuter. Big II el come Everywhere Suez, Feb. 18. Several New Zealanders, describing the passage of the Anzacs, told Reuter’s representative that they “had the voyage of their lives.” As the troopships entered the various ports of call, there were scenes of—Reuter. - 305 words
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Article28 1940-02-13 12 Reuter. Paris, Feb. 12. A French Communique states; “An enemy attack la inched against one of our posts was repulsed. There was some artillery firing.”—Reuter.’— Reuter. - 28 words
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Article1040 1940-02-13 12 Acceptances For Tomorrow RACE I 2.30 P.M. PONIES —Class I—Division1 —Division 2 —s| Furlongs 0 4 0 THE ANNAN 5y 9.04 "Seagate Stable” Fenn 2 0 4 SILVER LACE 5y 9.02 Messrs. Sturges Little Hobbs 2 4 0 GLITTER 8y 8.07 Mrs. F. L. Harding Major Harding1,040 words
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Article445 1940-02-13 12 —BOW Al Torpedoing Of Amsterdam, Feb. 13. Holland is seething with indignation over the news of the torpedoing of the “Burgerdijk,” which is now confirmed. It is learned that the vessel was ninetenths laden with goods destined for the Dutch Government including a quantity of grain; the—BOW - 445 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-02-13 12 Mr. Justice Aitken inspecting the guard of honour of Malay Police outside the Supreme Court at yesterday’s ceremonial opening of the Penang Assizes.26 words
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Article65 1940-02-13 12 Another Meeting Of Defence Council Rome, Feb. i-’ Signor Mussolini, this < r ing, presided over another meeiing of the Supreme Defence Council, the fourth within five days. The meeting lasted J hours and another follozes t morrow. It is understood that the Council has decided to65 words
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Article27 1940-02-13 12 Rcuter. Lrndon, FVbntary l‘*i The death has occurred of eral Sir John Moore. Director V < terinary Services B.E.F. from 1914 t 1918-Rcuter. - 27 words
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Article57 1940-02-13 12 TUESDAY. FEBRUAFU TIN: Penang Business done Singapore RUBBER: Penang Spot Singapore Spot COPRA. Sundrled *4.30 l rs Black Pepper TAPIOCA: Medium Fair Seed RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.50 $B.OO No. 2 $7.30 18 whlte No. 2 »’•*> Local Parboiled57 words
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Advertisement214 1940-02-13 12 (Head Office, 216 P enang R();) Phone 1477 et 147« vl-;, I elegrams: "GazettA” p Ratos of Subscription for rinaij. and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZE! < F Local SS Months “.SP Quarterly 7 50 Half-Yearlv 15.00 1800 yearly 30C0 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local s.S. Delivery F s t Quarterly $1.25' «1214 words
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