Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 March 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-03-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY flo. 71. Vol. XCVIII. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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186 1940-03-28 1 Preventing Nazi Violations Of Neutrality SPECIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS MATTER London, March 28. A sensational report has been published in Paris concerning the neutrality of Norwegian waters. The report states, inter alia: It is felt in Paris, as in London, that it is intolerable thatReuter. - 186 words
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Article82 1940-03-28 1 —8.0. W. 3.052 Cargoes Considered Rugby. March 28. To avoid delay to neutral shipping the British Contraband Committee have continued their daily meetings during the Easter holidays. By March 22 the Committee has considered the cargoes of 3,052 ships of which 314 were British and 2,738—8.0. W. - 82 words
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Article1245 1940-03-28 1 R.A.F. Triumph On Western Front London, March 28. r pHRLE separate battles occurred yesterday in the morning, afternoon and early evening when seven patrolling Hurricanes met 31 German planes bf four different types. Five planes were shot down for certain. These were all Messerschmitts and8.0 W. - 1,245 words
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Article, Illustration78 1940-03-28 1 Receiving the Croix de Guerre from General Vuillemin, Chief of the French Air Force, is Flight Lieut. Robert Voase Jeff, first British airman to be decorated by the French, Flight Lieut. Jeff chased and attacked two German bombers. He brought one down, put the other to flight.78 words
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Article164 1940-03-28 1 ’—Reuter. WHAT ELECTION SHOWED London, March 28. The result of the Canadian General Election was welcomed in the British press. All the newspapers emphasise that whichever way the election had gone between the two great parties, it would have been a win-the-war vote. The “News Chronicle”’—Reuter. - 164 words
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Article73 1940-03-28 1 —Reuter. Minute Scrutiny In U.S. Washington, March 28 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee have unanimously approved the resolution establishing a special Committee of seven members for the investigation of foreign war propaganda in the United states. Senator Pittman said that one of the practical effects of the—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article178 1940-03-28 1 Immediate Deliver)’ Of U.S. Planes WASHINGTON, MARCH 28. SEVERAL HUNDRED RESERVE PLANES NOW BEING BUILT FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY ARE EXPECTED TO BE SOLD FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY TO THE ALLIES. REUTER. —Reuter. The Secretary of War, Mr. Woodring, has testified before the House of Representatives’—Reuter. - 178 words
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Article58 1940-03-28 1 Reuter. London, March 28. Reuter’s Diplomatic correspondent learns that although it is inevitable that some foreign business interests will, of necessity, have to work in with the new Government in China under Wang Ching-wei, so far as the British authorities are concerned, it is understood thatReuter. - 58 words
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Article174 1940-03-28 1 —Reuter. MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S TRIBUTE TO MR. SAVAGE London, March 28. The profound regret with which the death of Mr. M. J. Savage, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has been received here is reflected in a message sent by Mr. Neville Chamberlain to the deputy’—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article34 1940-03-28 1 Reuter. London, March 28. Forty-two survivors, including thre? women and two children fiom the Norwegian steamer “Cometa” (3.794 tons). were landed at a Scottish port after the ship had been sunk.Reuter. - 34 words
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Article275 1940-03-28 1 —Reuter. Japanese C-I-C Killed Chungking, March 28. Lieut -General Mizogawa, Com-mander-in-Chief of the Japanese troops in West Suiyuan, was killed following the reoccupation of Wuyuan by the Chinese on the night of March 22, according to Chinese i despatches. Lt.-General Mizogawa is said to have escaped from—Reuter. - 275 words
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Advertisement14 1940-03-28 1 cow GATE ,r North Malaya Penang:— fIS ORG TOVVN dispensary LTD.. Penang and Ipoh.14 words
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Advertisement80 1940-03-28 1 ‘SMILER" fed on COW GATE J Agents for North Malaya 4 Paaaaj?— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY MIX, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY WHITE ANTS i) Scientifically, 1 I) US E I PRICES. (I Sets. Refills. LARGE for godowns, (i 7 factories, coolie- I lines, etc. $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for indi- 1 vidual householders80 words
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438 1940-03-28 2 ENEMY FORMATIONS BROKEN UP Two Planes Crash In Flames Rugby, March 27. HP] IE Commander-in-Chief of the British Air Force in France announces that yesterday there was a marked increase in aerial activity on the Western Front in the neighbourhood of Metz. A formation-8.0. W. - 438 words
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Article232 1940-03-28 2 i 7 Ministers Remain In —Reuter. M. Ryti Again Premier Helsinki, Mai ch 27. Seven members of the new Cabinet were in the outgoing Ministry and all with the exception of M. Tanner retain the portfolios they held before. M. Passikivi, Minister without portfolio in the outgoing’—Reuter. - 232 words
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Article109 1940-03-28 2 i.—Reuter. No Cargo Of Iron For Turkey London. March 27 The Ministry of Economic Warfare states that the American liner. Exhibitor, had no cargo of iron for Turkey. The Turkish portion of the cargo consisted of glycerine, automobile parts, tyres, chains and steel bars. The vessel was releasedi.—Reuter. - 109 words
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Article89 1940-03-28 2 —Reuter. First Time For Ten Years Calcutta March 27 For the first time fo> ten years the police opened fire in Calcutta today when a police picket was attacked by a gang of municipal scavengers who had been on strike yesterday. After the police had—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article77 1940-03-28 2 —Reuter. All Officers And Crew Saved Ixmdon, March 27. Thirty-six officers and crew of the Rossington Court, which was rammed in the Atlantic on March 13 by an oil tanker, were landed at a South Coast port today. There was no loss of life when the accident—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article83 1940-03-28 2 < —Reuter. London.Mareh 27. The Bank of England announce that arrangements were made early in 1939 for new types of pound and ten-shilling notes which will be issued shortly. There will consequently be two types of these notes in circulation for a time both<—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article292 1940-03-28 2 —Reuter. Activity Harmful To Allied Cause Paris. March 27. The demarche in Moscow resulting in the recall of the Ambassador, M. Souritz, iis interpreted here as indicating France’s I film intention of seeing that her rights arc respected. France, it is pointed out. rraintains and desires to—Reuter. - 292 words
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66 1940-03-28 2 RHODESIAN TROOPS To Be Posted To WellKnown Regiments BOW Rugby. March 27. A large number of Rhodesian infantry now being trained in the Colony are to le posted to well-known regiments, including the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, the Cheshire Regiment, the Royal Artillery and the Royal Engineers. The Rhodesians willBOW - 66 words
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749 1940-03-28 2 Entire Congress Resource* To Be Fighting Machine Bombay, March 27. rpHE conversion of the entire Congress organisation int< “fighting” machinery is in effect urged by Mr. Gand! an article written for publication in his newspaper, ‘*llari,; t on March 30. Mr. Gandhi also orders—8.0. W. - 749 words
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Article263 1940-03-28 2 Prompt Allied Support Urged Rugby, March 27. Yesterday’s meeting between the Hungarian Premier, Count Teleki, and Signor Mussolini in Rome, the continued presence of Herr Clodius in Bucharest where he is thought to be passing Germany’s economic claims on the Rumanian authorities and the forthcoming visit-BOW. - 263 words
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Article59 1940-03-28 2 -Reuter. Prices Of Most Groups Tend To Ease London. March 27 The Stock Exchange was very quiet, the prices of must groups tending to ease apart from Kaffirs which were supported by local together with Cape buying and home rails which continued yesterday’s advance. The new War Loan– -Reuter. - 59 words
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Article59 1940-03-28 2 .—8.0. W. Alleged Violation Of Territorial Waters Rugby, March 27 It is officially stated in London today that representations were received yesterday by the British Government from the Norwegian Legation in London regarding the alleged violation of Norwegian territorial waters by British warships. These representations are.—8.0. W. - 59 words
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Article54 1940-03-28 2 —Reuter. Record Majority l or Liberals Ottawa, March 27 The latest state of the Parties is:— Liberals qo National Government Doubtful There is no change in oil < r E irt:r Reinforced by a record ni senting 53 per cent of th( Mr. Mackenzie King wil mon—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article57 1940-03-28 2 j Reuter. Captain And I Men Drowned London. March 2. of th p Sixteen members of t Newcastle oil tanker, tons, sunk in the Nor f girthnight, were landed at a n East of Scotland. Wlu st P v-jfc 0J* r down, the men took tc ofj Reuter. - 57 words
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Article30 1940-03-28 2 —Reuter. German Steel Leaving For i rnicf 4 Zurich, Mar. Herr Fritz Thyssen th< r ‘p rft nc» magnate, left Locarno fi but his exact destination is n—Reuter. - 30 words
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Advertisement76 1940-03-28 2 yI STEEL WINDOW FRAMES FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes, j r MANUFACTURED BY EASTERN MFC. CO. I, River Road, Penang. Isour THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome? with the assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept, of Commeros, New Road, Bangkok Cable: “TOURIST”76 words
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815 1940-03-28 3 Officer 1 ells How Troop Liner Sank Here, in simple, dramatic detail is the story of how a U-boat 200 miles out in the Atlantic in October torpedoed and sank the Bibby liner Yorkshire with invalids of the R.A.M.C» aboard. The story815 words
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562 1940-03-28 3 Grave Concern At Scotland Yard S YARD a „,l lhc mi H tary ond int^e partments who arc responsible for the detection of German spies I upland ate gravely concerned by the leniency of alien tribunals Of every too Germans and Austrians who have562 words
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Article339 1940-03-28 3 Spotlight On Germany Copenhagen. I) ECENT events indicate that Goebbels is once more in favour with Hitler, writes E. Milde, the Daily Mail Correspondent. A short while ago the Fuehrer paid a visit to the propaganda chief’s magnificent country seat at Waldhof-am-Bogensee, 40 kilometres north of339 words
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Article, Illustration331 1940-03-28 3 Vast Improvement Shown TURKEY, which used to be called “the Sick Man.” has, under the direction of Kemal Ataturk, become a modem and prosperous (State. The number of illiterates there has diminished in a remarkable manner, thanks to the use of Latin characters, introduced on Ataturk’s personal331 words
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116 1940-03-28 3 VJR. ARUNDEL M. MOODY, 1 r 22-year-old son of Dr. Harold A. Moody, founder and president of the League of Coloured Peoples, is being trained as an officer in the British Army. He is believed to be the first coloured man to be given116 words
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Article125 1940-03-28 3 “What would happen if Germany lost the war?” This, in effect, is the question discussed by the Franfurter Zeituwy, which is still noted for the independent spirit governing its editorial columns. “Even in enemy countries it haa become obvious that a war of destruction against125 words
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Advertisement166 1940-03-28 3 TOBACCO 1 for H. M. FORCES in I FRANCE (Prices also apply to certain ships of H.M. Navy.) Even if he’s missing home comforts, see that he doesn’t miss his favourite smoke. Maybe it’s a cigarette, maybe it’s his pipe; or perhaps he enjoys both. n h r 1 I166 words
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Miscellaneous43 1940-03-28 3 3 WHAT A WAR! I •e 5 by Gilbert Wilkinson 5 wk 'JBk Vl A -"XI 'MI 1k jy < SWASTIK AND SIEGFRIED Shall we get the horseflesh now, or wait in the queue to see the Annihilation of the British T4avy film I43 words
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Miscellaneous44 1940-03-28 3 SNEWS WITH A SMILE There are snow and ice several inches thick near the British positions on the Western Front since the weather has turned intensely c o 1 d. —N e w s Item. “Play fair, Livermore! This is only a snow fight."44 words
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317 1940-03-28 4 Police Believe Some To Be Singaporeans ARRESTS MADE IN KUALA LUMPUR AND PENANG Kuala Lumpur. THE belief that some of the members of the armed gang which raided a house in Sentul and ransacked it of jewellery and cash to the value of317 words
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Article341 1940-03-28 4 Educating Children Of Fishermen TTHENEVER it is high tide, pupils of a new school built on Pulau Sudong, a small island about eight miles off Singapore in the direction of Pasir Panjang, will find the sea practically lapping at their doorstep. Nearly the whole341 words
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Article117 1940-03-28 4 The death took place early on Sunday morning at her residence in Palm Road Singapore, of Mrs. Frances Clotilde Leicester. wife of Mr. Nelson Leicester, at the aee of 67 years. Besides her husband she is survival by two sons and three daughters. Mr.117 words
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Article433 1940-03-28 4 Miss E. E. Philips And Mr. S. G. Rode MIE wedding took place at St. slndreufs Cathedral, .Singapore on Monday of Mr. Stanley Grantville Rode, son of Mr. J. C. Rode and the late Mrs. Rode, of Colombo, Ceylon, and Miss Edwina Elodie Philips, daughter of the433 words
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832 1940-03-28 4 No Cause For Complaint Says Chairman Of S’pore Chamber Of Commerce Singapore ORDINARY business routine had been completely revolu tionised by exchange control—a necessary wartime measure—but as long as it did not interfere with legitimate busi ness and the trade of the Colony was not832 words
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487 1940-03-28 4 Several Documents And Seals Exhibited Singapore. r ITHE Central Executive com1 nuttee is the highest executive organ of the M;dayan Communist Party throughout Malaya. It is only composed of a few people who are high officials,’’ declared Mr. F. I. Tremlett, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Special487 words
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Article137 1940-03-28 4 Extraordinary Suicide Attempt That the means by which suicide was attempted was extraordinary was the statement of Inspector Yusof in s which came before Mr. J. G RaPP°P° rt in the Police Court when a Tamil 18-year-old woman, Annaletchmy. plead i guilty to a charge137 words
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Article459 1940-03-28 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay March 26. Suatu nerkara yang luar biasa dalam peperangan laut sa-lama beberapa hari yang lalu ini ia-lah kapa!2 perang British telah dapat betul mengganggui perjalanan kapal2 Jerman hampir dengan pantai2 Norway. Sweden, dan Denmark. Dengan demikian tersekat-lah jalan laut yang tunggal yang boleh di-gunakan459 words
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144 1940-03-28 4 Prison Sentence For Two Men Singapore. Harold Hanley, 23. and Thomas Goddard, 21, privates of the Manchester Regiment, were sentenced by the fifth magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, to six months’ rigorous imprisonment for stealing a car belonging to a Chinese. Wee Joo144 words
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Advertisement145 1940-03-28 4 1 THE REASON I Innumerable complaints arise from impurities in the blood, and so long as the impurities remain, permanent relief cannot be obtained. Clarkes Blood Mixture, by cleansing the ***** blood, is invaluable in the treatment of Is -rĕRPsSs rheumatic complaints, lumbago, painful IS joints, neuritis, glandular swellings, sores,145 words
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Miscellaneous28 1940-03-28 4 All in a Day s Work-by Rick Elmes LEFT AT HIE l I OKI NO ACCOUNT W-A' You to leave J's 4 y fl/IB (J Hl > nil'll <128 words
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Article488 1940-03-28 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. J .S. H. Cunyngham-Brown, the Si'remban magistrate, is a patient in the European Hospital, recovering from an operation for appendicitis. Mr. W. A. Gordon-Hall, Commissioner of Trade and Customs, Johore, has been appointed an examiner in Malay in place of Mr. H. S Paterson. 1 put -Commander488 words
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Article622 1940-03-28 5 Six Of Nine Gang Robbers Arrested LONELY CHINESE WOMAN THE INTENDED VICTIM Ipoh. TTOW a cleverly planned ambush by the Police resulted in the arrest of four people, alleged to be members of a gang about to commit robbery, was revealed in the course of622 words
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Article168 1940-03-28 5 Cook Sentenced To Eight Years Ipoh. Found guilty of the lesser offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Mari, a twenty-eignt-year old Singhalese, was sentenced to eight years’ rigorous imprisonment by the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the Perak Assizes yesterday. The accused had been charged168 words
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Article209 1940-03-28 5 Argument Over Torn Book The Cause How an argument over some torn pages of a story-book culminated in the accused striking the complainant with a small vegetable chopper was related to Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Penang Middle Court yesterday in a case in209 words
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Article394 1940-03-28 5 Miss Mak Lau Choy And Mr. Leng Kok Heng The Tai Pak Lau Restaurant, Penang Road, was the scene of a Chinese wedding at noon yesterday when Miss Mak Lau Choy, daughter of Mr. Mak Yeok of Balik Pulau, was married to Mr. Leng Kok Heng,394 words
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Article244 1940-03-28 5 Venue To Be Ipoh A statement that Ipoh had extended an invitation that the next year’s Rotary Conference be held here and that the conference held at Singapore had accepted the invitation was made by Rotarian Y. C. Kang who presided over the weekly tiffin meeting of244 words
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Article86 1940-03-28 5 A Chinese who went to ipoh during tbe Easter Holidays is alleged to have kidnapped a 14-year-old girl there and brought her over to Perang, where she liassed the night before she was taken away to the Po Leung Kuk by the police. The alleged86 words
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Article51 1940-03-28 5 $1.278 For Charities At Home The Penang St. Andrew Society has sent Home the sum of $1,278.58 divided equally between St Andrew’s Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society, Scottish Branch. This was the amount realised at the Dinner Dance sponsored by the Society last51 words
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Article59 1940-03-28 5 ‘Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. March Grove House Hume Selection Waltzes From Vienna Clutsam Overture The Sapphire Necklace Sullivan Incidental Music to "The Merchant Of Venice" Rosso 1. Intermezzo “Portia” 2. Doge’s March Selection Sweet Adeline Kan Intermezzo The Wedding Of The Rose59 words
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Advertisement276 1940-03-28 5 TO-NIGHT LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT A r F r FT4 L* NEW WORLD (Controlled by SHAW BROS. LTD.) Hutton Lane Phone 3711 PENANG. THURSDAY, 28th MARCH, 1940 CHENG LIN CANTONESE GRAND NOORAN OPERA OPFR A (of Singapore) vrnnn PRESENTS AT 9 P.M. PRESENTS AT 8 P.M. “KEMBANG KENANGA” “PENG SUN HIT276 words
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Advertisement422 1940-03-28 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Presentiiig to-night THURSDAY, 28th MARCH, 1940 fhe Greatest Variety of First Class Shows ever procured for your Entertainment Save your coupons in exchange for Free Gifts at Wembley Park. Thousands of Free Gifts have been given away and still thousands to be given away. Or422 words
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Miscellaneous216 1940-03-28 5 a M>THI:K SAMUEL GOLKWYN HIT OPENS TODAY |V| A II? CTIP at the air-conditioned ill /A*l MI II ID TONIGHT 6.15 9.30 Controlled by SHAW BROS. LTD., BKO K dl s Thrilling Spy Drama 3 SHOWS DAILY AT 2” EY MADE HER A SPY 3: 6.15 9.30 p.m. E I,216 words
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Miscellaneous57 1940-03-28 5 Saturday 9 s Big Event AT QUEEN’S Timely Thrilling U-Boat Drama I Smashing Adventure Thunderous “Hell Divers” Thrills WALLACE BEERY in ‘THUNDER AFLOAT’ with Chester Morris Virginia Grey STARTLING INCREDIBLE BUT TRUE Book Now At M. Grand Co., Ltd. Phone 1476. Owing to the alterations of the Projection Room this57 words
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Article153 1940-03-28 6 MARRIAGE The marriage of Soupakiawathi Maheswari eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. R. N. Thamby-Thurai to Siranjeevi Cookathason son of Mr. Mrs. E. Sivapragasam of Jaffna will be solemnised at the residence of the bride, Eeswari Vasa. Ring Road, Kuala Lumpur on the night of Friday 29th inatant Muhurtam153 words
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Article421 1940-03-28 6 W/TIICH way will Germany jump in the next few weeks? The question, in view of the improvement in the weather and the recent diplomatic activity, is again arousing world-wide speculation. In the view of most observers, operations are not likely to start until the Fuehrer knows for421 words
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Article48 1940-03-28 6 REX CINEMA Jascha Heifetz in "They Shall Have Music” 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Sally Eilers in "They Made Her A Spy” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR "Sitara” (Hindustani picture) 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. SUN CINEMA "Semi Nacha” (Cantonese picture) 6.30 and 9.30 p.m.48 words
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Article475 1940-03-28 6 War Of Nerves TT is funny —when you contrast A the mentalities—that the Germans should think they could w’in a “war of .nerves’’ against the British or the French. Before this war began, "Nerve Sanatoria” were springing up so fast in the Fatherland, and were so packed475 words
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Article589 1940-03-28 6 Thursday, March 28. VZ'ESTERDAY, there was a marked increase in aerial activity on the Western Front. Three separate battles were fought when patrolling Hurricanes met German planes of four different types. Five Messerschmitts and two others were shot down. pPHE 21-year-old New Zealander Cobber589 words
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Advertisement346 1940-03-28 6 Full of CLEVER J IDEAS this modern f MmEKmz' I KODAK’ z/' F jggsg The SIX-20 “KODAK” JUNIOR— just jHifiS Fjggg the camera for you if you want something MIL simple, inexpensive, reasonably versatile. mP* WF The lens is a Kodak Anastigmat/7.7—wi1l W W get the picture even in fairly346 words
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Advertisement20 1940-03-28 6 WWWWVdW rfe-r H.IT Kills fliesj Obtainable aS AJLL THE LE.XDING DEALERS OR FROM THE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd., PENANG.20 words
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Obituary29 1940-03-28 6 DEATH Audley Adams of Sydney, Australia, at his residence, Tanjong Bungah, on 27th March, age 77 years. Funeral today, 28th March, at Western Road Cemetery at 5 p m29 words
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Article1436 1940-03-28 7 SOMETHING FUNNY' SAYS JUDGE S ,w x* erne Court yesterdav durirur onTaxon th:‘i P n t,OnagainSt the oZ’coX P °J th€ < K h T gtung and fiQnnn i 10n > Pcnan g (which is just completing, $33,000 building m Penang Street) when the1,436 words
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Article82 1940-03-28 7 A stabbing incident involving two Chinese occurred at Ayer Itam Village last night. Both the alleged participants were brought to the General Hospital with stab wounds. The affray is said to have culminated following an argument between the two Chinese. One of them who was armed82 words
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Article, Illustration55 1940-03-28 7 T the meeting of the Federal Coi'Mcil to be held on .Ipril i, JyfO' His Excellency the High Commissioner zoill present the badge of the 0.8 E. azcarded to Lieut -Colonel G D. 1. Fletcher, M t E.D. The tresentation zcill take place before the opening of the55 words
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Article155 1940-03-28 7 Appearance At Wembley Tonight DY numerous requests. Miss Fadillah I the “microphone queen” and well- known Columbia recordist, will again be at the “mike” at Wembley Cabaret during the tea-dance this evening. This reputed Malayan artist and prima donna will render in addition to her kronchong compositions, two155 words
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Article109 1940-03-28 7 In Aid Of Patriotic Fund The Penang Teachers’ Association second Art Exhibition in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund will be held at the Hutchings School on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday. March 31, from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Many artists in Penang have agreed to109 words
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Article96 1940-03-28 7 President’s ’*At Home The President of the Penang Malay Association (Mr. S. M.Eusoff). will entertain all the members of the Malay Association, all the committee members of the clubs affiliated to the Association and his friends to tiffin a‘ No. 54 Burmah Road, on Sunday, April 1496 words
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76 1940-03-28 7 $15.000 Damage (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 28. YEWS has just come to hand from Kuala Lipis of a huge fire which broke out in Batu Kurap in the early hours of yesterday morning. Eighteen houses were completely razed76 words
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Article253 1940-03-28 7 Billiard-Marker Convicted Remarking that he was satisfied i that the accused had thrown the betting slips into the spittoon. Mr. Lim Koon Teck, Penang Third Police Magistrate, yesterday afternoon convict- ed Lim Seng, a billiard-marker, and imposed a tine of $l5 in default ten days’ rigorous253 words
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Article117 1940-03-28 7 Singapore. A T one o’clock yesterday J x morning, while a Chinese detective was returning from his rounds along St. Andrew*» Street, he was accosted by two Cantonese on bicycles who demanded money. One of them put his hand to his hip as if to117 words
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Article83 1940-03-28 7 1.209 Men Return To Work Stnga4»ore, March *2B. ABOUT 1,000 nip-n returned to 1 work at Keppel Harbour Dockyard this morning and about 200 at Tanjong Pagar Dockyard, according to an official statement issued by the Singapore Harbour Board. Approximately 300 of the younger men, including practically all83 words
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Article53 1940-03-28 7 Booking Opens Tomorrow We are asked to state that bookings for the $3 and $2 seats for the Penang Choral and Dramatic Society’s production of “Love from a Stranger” open tomorrow at Messrs. Pritchard Co., Ltd., Penang, for the two performances on Friday, 26th and Saturday53 words
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Article217 1940-03-28 7 REEVE-TGCKER- McNAMARA (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 28. r pHE wedding took place at St. I Andrew’s Presbyterian Church yes- terday evening of Miss Cecily St. Maui- Reeve-Tucker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. jV. G. A. Reeve-Tucker, and Mr D. P. McNamara, Commandant, Police217 words
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Article185 1940-03-28 7 Bride From Australia A pretty wedding was solemnised at the St. George’s Church, Penang, at ten o’clock this morning, the contracting parties being Mr. William Arthur Nesfield and Miss Roma Phyllis Hug. The bridegroom is the first son of the late Mr. B. P. Nesfield185 words
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Advertisement138 1940-03-28 7 SUPREME In the Sunday Despatch r Bonny Baby Competition /<- MW 1934, open to all comers v O 10 babies out of the final z 12 were fed on COW 6? gate. Here are three including fi rst prize-winner! O j Could there be a more M convincing proof of138 words
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Article357 1940-03-28 8 Directors’ Report For 1939 The following is the report of the Directors of the Bassett Rubber Co Ltd., for the year ended 31st December, 1939. Cultivation. The areas under cultivation at the close of the year were as follows: acres acres Mature Rubber 961.19 Immature Rublx-r357 words
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Article272 1940-03-28 8 List Of Contributors The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, as Treasurers of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, acknowledge receipt of the following Penang subscriptions: Amount previously acknowledged $109,324.18 Indian Community. P.W. as follows: Mr. S. Henry 10.00 Mr. T. P. Nathan Sundrem 6.00 Mr. K.272 words
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Article29 1940-03-28 8 The Klang Branch of the Oversea— Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited will be formally opened for business on Saturday, April 6. 1940, at No. 19. Station Street.29 words
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Article468 1940-03-28 8 Directors* Report For 1939 i The following is the report of Directors o' the Kuala Sidim Rubber Co.. Ltd., for the year ended 3Lst December. 1939. Cultivation. .New Planting Rights i covering 126.2 acres were purchased and were utilised with the Company’s own rights for468 words
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Article94 1940-03-28 8 Penang, March 27, 1940 (By Courtesy of 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 5/1« Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3/4 Lire94 words
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Article35 1940-03-28 8 —Reuter. Chungking Ban On Speculations Chungking, March 27. The Chinese Government announces that an offender against regulations prohibiting speculations in cotton yarn will hereafter be dealt with in accordance with military law. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article291 1940-03-28 8 RUBBERS Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.25 132} Ayer Panas 1.32 j 1.40 c Bassetts 474 52} Batu Lintangs 1.024 1.074 Bentas 974 1.024 Borellis 1.42} 1.50 Brogas 674 10 Indragiru 1.30 1.374 Kempas 2.15 2.25 Kuala Sidmis 2.30 2.40 c Lunas 1.65 1.724 M. Pindas 1.35 1.45291 words
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Article257 1940-03-28 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Seller» Ampats 4/104 5/14 A. Amalgamated!» 5/74 5/104xd B. Selangors 1.474 1.55 Hitams 40 A 24 Hong FatU 1.03 I.oBxd Jelebus 774 n £24 < Jelapangs 29. 30* Johans 29 32 Katus 23/6 24/3 K. Kampars 13/ 13/9xd K. Lanjuts 22/3 23/ Kramats 11/3 11/9257 words
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Article246 1940-03-28 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/9 5/14 Austral Amal. 5/9 6/3 Ayer Weng 65 70 Ayer Hitam 22/ 23/ Batu Selangor 1.45 147.; Chenderiang 15/6 16/6 Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.04 1.07 Johan 30 324 Jelebu 77 85 K. Kam unting 8/ 8/5 Kampong Lan jut246 words
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Article302 1940-03-28 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyer» Seller» Ampats 4/9 5/ A. Amalg. 6/ 6/6 A Hitams 21/3 22,/3 Bangrins 21/3 22'3 B. Selangors 1.45 1.50 Hong Fatts 1.04 1.06} Jelebus 80 82} Johans 30 32 Kamras 1/7} 1/10} Kamuntings 10/6 11/3 K. Lanjuts 22/3 23/ Katus 23/ 24/ Kramats 11/6302 words
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Article226 1940-03-28 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Seller’ Ampat 4/9 5/3 A. Amalgamated 6/ 6/3ex Ayer Hitam 22/ 23/ev Ayer Weng 65 70 Bangrin 22/ 23 Batu Selangor 1.45 I.51» Burma Malay 22/9 23 6 Hitam Tin 40 43 Hongkong Tin 22/ 23 Hong Fatt 1.05 1.1»* Jelebu 80 K.226 words
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379 1940-03-28 8 Sensational Story In Majestic Picture Good response from the general public favoured the screening of “They Made Her a Spy," at the Majestic Theatre last night, the gross proceeds being in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. This picture was shown in conjunction379 words
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Article34 1940-03-28 8 —Reuter President Roosev Preparing Stat < rr h 27. Washington Ro(ige Mr. Stephen Early. Pre re velt’s secretary, has d re port that President Roos paring a formal statement Welles’ tour. —Reuter•.—Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement68 1940-03-28 8 BANKS I The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., rmoorporateo- m British mdla’ SAVE For Your FAMILY CHILDREN, INDEPENDENCE IN OLD AGE HAPPINESS By Banking WITH The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd, OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic developments, no business concern can afford not68 words
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1572 1940-03-28 9 Quickening Influence On Political Life Of The Country Allahabad. DEGUM Shareefah Hamid Ali made interesting observations in her Presidential address at the annual conference held recently of the All-India Women’s Conference Association. “We have suffered from many Hitlers in the horns in each1,572 words
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Miscellaneous1146 1940-03-28 9 V i- yM| TO-DAY I SHORTWAVE STATIONS o D broadcasting D. D. C. M. News In English <> 05 News summary. 20 Piano recital. B. B. C. 50 Full news bulletin. Local lime) 720 Concert by the BB C. Scottish Transmission 5 6.50 a.m. Orchestra. 7.50 a m. 8.05 Entente1,146 words
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Miscellaneous670 1940-03-28 9 SAIGON 11.780 mc/s (25.46 m.) 6.116 me/ j (49.05 m.» 7.05 a.m. News m French from the BB C. London (relay). 7.20 News in French —Stock and» rubber quotations. 12.25 p.m. News in French —Rice quotations 12.35 Few French songs. 6.05 English programme: News in English. 6.15 Concert: Waltzes from670 words
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Miscellaneous757 1940-03-28 9 SINGAPORE ZHL 1.3?3 kc/s (225 m.) 115 pm. Miscellaneous Gramophone Records.. 1.30 Nev. and mid-day Rubber. Tin and Copra prices. 1.40 Interval. 5.00 Recitation of the Koran, followed by a Religious Talk. 600 Teocbew Orchestral Recital. 6.10 Teochew Selections.! 7.00 Childrens Programme. (English'. 7.15 Time. Weather, News and Announcements. 7.30757 words
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Article175 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter Furtlier Reduction In Quota Expected London, March 27. As tin is cheaper in terms of dollars than /before the war, it is passible that steps may be taken to raise the price by a further reduction in the quota, says the Manchester Guardian—Reuter - 175 words
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Article344 1940-03-28 10 Peiping, March 27 Wang Keh-min, head of the Peiping Provisional Government, is expected to become Chairman of the North China Political Council, the body which is taking the place of the Provisional Government. Previously there were rumours that Wang Keh-min is resigning after the inauguration’.—Reuter. - 344 words
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Article161 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter Uncertainty Regarding Outcome Of War i New York. March 27 Expressing the fear that Congress will cut the heart" from expropriations to modernise the army, Mr. Hugh Johnson writes: “With the uncertainty of the war s outcome and the final line-up of the dictator—Reuter - 161 words
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424 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter. ITALY AO7 ENTHUSIASTIC Obstacles To Agreement With Russia SOVIETS WILL NOT ABANDON BALKANS Amsterdam, March 27 The Telegraaf’s Berlin correspondent says that it is clear that preparatory conversations for a new Russo-German contact are not proceeding smoothly and adds —“The chief obstacle is apparently—Reuter. - 424 words
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Article247 1940-03-28 10 .—Reuter. FIRM FRENCH ATTITUDE London, March 27 According to the Tass Agency, M. Souritz, the Soviet Ambassador in Paris, has been relieved of his post because he is no longer considered “persona grata” by the French Government. The Tass Agency in a statement with regard to M..—Reuter. - 247 words
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Article103 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter. Relations Placed On Normal Basis London, March 27. The Anglo-Spanish Agreement and Clearing Arrangement is re-established by’ the Trade and Payments Agreement. Reuter learns that the occasion for tne inauguration of the Loan Agreement was regarded in official quarters as the commencement period in which friendly economic—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article115 1940-03-28 10 .—8.0. W. Damage More Extensive Than Originally Claimed Rugby*. March 27. German broadcasts continue to try* and belittle the effect of the air raid on Sylt and magnify* the losses entailed to the British Bomber Force which took part in it. On the other hand, reliable.—8.0. W. - 115 words
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138 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter. Cairo. A “Jolly Good Fellow” is how Sir Miles Lampson, British Ambassador to is described in an open letter by the editor published in the Egyptian weekly magazine Al Mussawar. You must really feel proud of your achievement in this’—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article40 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter. Paris. Mar. 27. Mademoiselle Kurtz, an ambulance driver, is the first woman to be awarded the Croix de Guerre in the present war. She w*as wounded on the Western Front last month. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article145 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter. Optical Firms Charged In U.S. New York. March 27 An indictment charging the Bausch Lomb Optical Company. Rochester, and the Carl Zeiss Company of Germany with “dividing the world between them" for the .sale of military optical instruments, thus restraining trade in violation of the.—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article71 1940-03-28 10 Chinese Central News. Invitation To Visit Burma Kunming, March 23. Mr. Lung Yun. Governor of Yunnan, is invited» to visit Burma by the British Resident at Rangoon. The invitation lV as conveyed to the Yunnan Governor by the British Consul-General at Kunming, Mr. H. I. Prideaux Brune. ItChinese Central News. - 71 words
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Article163 1940-03-28 10 —Reuter. CHANGE IN U.S. PLANES POLIO Washington. March 27 One reason for the reported chan .j in the United States Planes-Selling Policy is believed to be reports reaching Washington regarding German plane production. In some official quarters German production is said to be 3,000 monthly—Reuter. - 163 words
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Article49 1940-03-28 10 .—Chinese Central News Kansu To Subscribe $2,000,000 Lanchow, March 23 The Kansu province will buy $2,000.00C of the National Reconstruction and Savings Bond, $130,000 of which has air» ady been paid. Chambers of Commerce and army commanders of the province are chief subscribers. —Chinese Central News..—Chinese Central News - 49 words
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606 1940-03-28 10 Clear Victory For Liberals Ottawa, March 27 The latest state of the parties in the General Election is as follows Liberals 172 National Government 37 Others 22 Still Doubtful 11 The Liberals have thus a clear majority over all other Parties. All Ministers had—Reuter. - 606 words
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Advertisement117 1940-03-28 10 THE BEN LINF FAR EAST SERVICE. UNTIED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particular's regarding Freight, 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., Agents117 words
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Article607 1940-03-28 11 Yesterday’s First Division Soccer he Chinese Recreation Club gained two valuable points the> defeated the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club bv two .s to one in an exciting First Division soccer matchon the ’tiria Green yesterday. v eb fast and interesting from st finish but the607 words
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Article106 1940-03-28 11 Iwo Chinese Fined Taiping. ■him were each filled $175 oi hard labour in default by the tgLstrate yesterday for illicitly ng samsu at Ulu Tupai and c! in possession of liquor on had not been paid. Loh Yin and Loh Heng, living were caught in the early106 words
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Article42 1940-03-28 11 Y .M.C.A. HANDICAP TENNIS suits Of Ties i ’layed Ipoh. t(. nr in the Y.M.C.A. handicap ment resulted as follows: jj„, Tan (-40) beat M. 3. Y r G --1 6 l batL w (-30.2) beat D. S. Ramaan *l5) 6—2, 61.42 words
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Article39 1940-03-28 11 TODAY SOCCER: O.X.A. vs. P.W.D., Dato Kramat ground. SATURDAY, MARCH 30. BADMINTON: Penang Junior Tournament Free School Hall. BOXING: Fun Frolic Stadium. SUNDAY, MARCH 31. BADMINTON: Penang Junior Tournament. Free School Hall. BOXING: New World Stadium.39 words
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69 1940-03-28 11 Latest Classification List The fallowing are the latest amendments to the S.R.A. Classification List of Horses and Ponies.HORSES Transfers:— From Class 4 to Class 3. —Adeie. All Gold, Eagle’s Eve. Inez. Little John. Metro. Woden. New Classifications: Class 2.—Sonny date Great Rat. Class 3.69 words
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Article101 1940-03-28 11 Teluk Anson. The Chinese Islamic South Seas Goodwill Delegation, who are at present on a goodwill tour in Malaya, will visit Telus Anson on Saturday, March 30. ’The members of the Mission namely Tuan Haji Ibrahim Ti-Ying-ma. leader cf the Delegation, Che Othman Woo Kien Hsun and101 words
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Article, Illustration342 1940-03-28 11 (By RINGSIDE) u u DAVID DHARMARAJ, bantam and featherweight champion of Penang will cross gloves with Ignacio Fernandez of Singapore on Saturday night at the Fun Frolic Stadium, in the main contest, scheduled over twelve two-minute rounds, of the boxing card which is being342 words
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835 1940-03-28 11 The following are the revised P.F.A. League fixtures lor April and the first two weeks of Mav Monday. April I—P.R.C. vs C.R.C.— Esplanade. Referee: Mr. N. T Kechil. Tuesday. April 2—Malay C.Y. vs Police S.C. —Renong.—Mr Lim Leong Tatt. “C” Malay Coy.835 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-03-28 11 Sgt. Instructor F. Frost. 1935 A. B A. Bantamweight champion (in white pants), and Sgt- W. H. Fisher, Army Fly-weight champion, who competed in the Red Cross Boxing Tournament which was held at the Empire Pool, Wembley.43 words
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808 1940-03-28 11 BAN ON BOXING TROPHIES r PHE Rugby unions of Englan d and Wales having decided to A end their announced wa r-time retirements and play home-and-away international matches, the game has the lead it required to start a gen eral shake-up. Sport In808 words
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Advertisement92 1940-03-28 11 [KLCollis Browneyj no Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHCEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. run I e The reliable Family remedy for STOMACH LMILLb INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS and O^ y spec.f.c .n CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and a true palliative m DYSENTERY Neuralgia, Gout, Rheumatism Convincing Medical92 words
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1843 1940-03-28 12 Speakers Stress The Need For Economy All speakers at the 16th annual general meeting of the -Government Servants’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society stressed the fact that with a war on, a slump was bound to follow. and it was of the utmost necessity to save1,843 words
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Article59 1940-03-28 12 Wednesday, March 20. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government House this morning Thursday. March 21. Mr. Mrs. Innes Miller had luncheon at Government House. Saturday, March 23. At 10 o'clock in the morning His Excellency opened the eleventh annual conference59 words
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Article152 1940-03-28 12 Reuter. K.t.l'. CLAIMS tWIHEK VICTIM Rugby, March 28. Tin- Air Ministry announces that in tlw course of a r«M'onnai.HHance of th»' North S««a today, aircraft of the R.A.F. I-oantal Command attacked and *ank an «‘twmy patrol veHMel The vessel was sunk in the eastern part ofReuter. - 152 words
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Article164 1940-03-28 12 Rei’ter. Rugby. March 28. A French official evening communique states that “there was marked activity of the artillery on both sides in the region to the west of Vosges.”— BOW Rugby, March 28. Loi d and Lady Willingdon arrived today on their return from visiting the centenaryRei’ter. - 164 words
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Article133 1940-03-28 12 Exciting Night Chase A snatch theft was alleged to have occurred shortly after nine o'clock last night. A middle-aged Chinese was apprehended by a detective at ChowrasU. Road, just beside the market. It is learnt that a Chinese woman was walking along Hutton Lane towards133 words
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Article602 1940-03-28 12 Malay Committed Id Assizes Balik Pulau. An out-break of fire at an aitap shed at Telok Ayer Hill an February 19 was recalled this morning when an inquiry was held at the Police Court, Balik Pulau. into the case in which a Malay named Damin bin602 words
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Article167 1940-03-28 12 No More Controversies In Palestine Lovfapi, March 28. Lord Samuel, broadcasting impressions of his recent tour to Cyprus, Palestine and Egypt, said that the countries fie visited were more at peace in wartime than they had been in peace time; their local controversies had quietened down.”—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article71 1940-03-28 12 THURSDAY. MARCH 28 HN: Penang $119.75 Business done 15° Singapore $119.75 RUBBER: Penang Spot Singapore Spot COPRA: Sundried $4.05 small busines Black Pepper Nonrv TAPIOCA: Medium 5 Fair Seed MCE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.9Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 V 4O No. 2 $7.25 Rangoon White No. 1 771 words
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Advertisement418 1940-03-28 12 Head Office» 216 Penang Road, Penan# Phone 1477 1478 with extension* Telegrams: “Gazette" Penang. RaU*a of Subscription for r'inanc Gatetu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Loca» S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Forets* Monthly $2.50 $3.00 14.00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Yeariv 15.00 18.00 ?*.OO Yearly 30.00 36.00 48.0 c SUNDAY GAZETTE Local418 words
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