Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 April 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-04-05 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. Ki. Vol. xcvin FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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175 1940-04-05 1 Propaganda Is Denounced ANGRY SCENES IN SENATE Washington, April 5. ita The United States is slipping and stepping into war. I hate to say it but, honestly, I believe it,” declared Mr. Holt in the Senate during angry denunciations of propaganda following the speech byB.—Reuter. - 175 words
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221 1940-04-05 1 PICT WILL BE KEPT Assurance To British Ambassador Istanbul. April 5. the occasion oi the departure of the British Ambassador, Sir Hugh Knatchbull Hugesson, to attend the forthcoming conferences between British envoys in South-Eastern Europe with Lord Halifax, Turkish responsible quarters emphasise the warm friendship which—Reuter. - 221 words
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Article88 1940-04-05 1 Reuter. QUIET CABINET RESHUFFLE Rome, April 5. The quiet manner in which changes in the British Cabinet have taken place has greatly impressed Italian political circles. The newspaper “Avvenire” says it has been done without polemics and Parliamentary affray. A generally more vigorous aggressiveness is expected inReuter. - 88 words
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Article128 1940-04-05 1 1—8.0. W. Fast Growing List Rugby, April 5. It is learnt from informed quarters that on March 8, after little more than six months of warfare, there were 257 Nazi combatant prisoners of war in Britain. Of these, there were 24 U-Boat officers and 195 ratings,1—8.0. W. - 128 words
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Article93 1940-04-05 1 —Reuter, WIDESPREAD DISCONTENT Amsterdam. April 5. It is learned that there is a good deal of dissatisfaction in Germany at the Government’s decision to introduce coal rationing. Germany possesses the largest supplies of coal of any country in Europe I and the decree announcing the scheme—Reuter, - 93 words
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Article50 1940-04-05 1 Reuter Joint Selling Policy London, April 5. The Colonial Office announces that the British and French Governments have adopted a joint selling policy for the West African cocoa in foreign war kets. The Agreement is regarded as the first result of Mr MacDonald's talks with M. Mandel.—ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article50 1940-04-05 1 —Reuter. Paris, April 4. Herr Fritz Thyssen, a refugee from the Nazis, has arrived here. He is going to Lisbon in the near future from whence he is sailing for South America. RETURNING TO \R\O Paris, April 4. Herr Thyssen is returning to Locarno after a few days.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article40 1940-04-05 1 .—Reuter. London, April 4 According to the Rome radio. it is denied in Be grade that British warships held up Yugoslav merchantmen. It is added that there were no British warships in the Adriatic. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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159 1940-04-05 1 Britain Under 'Humiliating Suspicion' London, April 5. The “Manchester Guardian,” in an editorial, comments: “Lord Halifax has announced in Parliament that this country continues to recognise the Chungking Government as the legitimate ruler of China and that we have not, in any way, changed our’—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article, Illustration257 1940-04-05 1 —8.0. W. INSPECTION BY MR. EDEN Rugby. April 4 Anthony Eden flew to an air station in South-West England today and inspected the first Royal Canachan Air Force squadron to be sent to this coun.n after recruitment and training in Canada for overseas service. Mr. Eden,—8.0. W. - 257 words
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Article206 1940-04-05 1 Reuter. Special Company Formed With Govt. Capital London. April 4 Sir John Simon, replying to a question in the House of Commons, intimated that the Government had decided, as a contribution towards the difficulties attending the development of trade with certain neutrals, to form a special tradingReuter. - 206 words
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Article55 1940-04-05 1 —Keuter. "Fantastic Nonsense, Says Mr, Welles Washington. April 5L Mr. Sumner Welles as “fantastic nonsense” the German charges that he and M. Reynaud discussed a map depicting French plans to whittle down Keich territory. Mr. Welles said that during his interviews in Europe no—Keuter. - 55 words
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Advertisement14 1940-04-05 1 CATE BABY 4^ c -nts/or North Malaya Penang: Georgetown dispensary ltd., Penang and Ipoh.14 words
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Advertisement106 1940-04-05 1 LOOK' Agents for North Malaya Penaays— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY IZTO* Penang and Ipoh. Served in dainty glasses it is the ideal, cool and refreshing dessert», and contains real food value also. The high percentage of butter fats in our ice-cream makes it really nourishing and esfiecially good for the children. Always106 words
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937 1940-04-05 2 JONKER CRASHES IN FLAMES Spectacular North Sea Battle NAZIS DRIVEN OFF London, April 4. SINGLE Sunderland type flying-boat routed six German aircraft attacking a convoy in the North Sea yesterday. It shot down one German plane in flames and so damaged another that—8.0. W - 937 words
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Article201 1940-04-05 2 .—8.0. W. Extension Of War To Far East Waters Rugby, April 4. The report from Tokio that the Japanese naval spokesman has stated that Japan objects strongly to any extension of the European hostilities into Far Eastern waters and has had made representations to the effect that the.—8.0. W. - 201 words
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Article103 1940-04-05 2 I.—Reuter. Abandoned Owing To Public Reaction Zurich, Apnl 4 Hitler's grandiose old age pensions •rheme, announced with a great flourish of trumpets in the press in February, is not to be introduced until after the war. according to the Berlin correspondent of the Neut ZuercherI.—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article90 1940-04-05 2 —Reuter. Mr. Gauss Going Home Before Taking Up Post Shanghai, April 4. Mr. Clarence E. Gauss, first American Minister to Australia, who served over lour years as Consul-General in Shanghai in the most troubled period of the history of the city, is sailing early tomorrow—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article65 1940-04-05 2 Ruter. Prices Lower At Close Of Trade London, April 4 The Stock Exchange opened quietly steady but later tended to ease on lack of support though gold minings resisted the downward trend. After the close of trading, Imperial Chemical Industries declared a final dividend of five per cent.,Ruter. - 65 words
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57 1940-04-05 2 .—Reuter. Banks Not Giving Loans Against Necessities Chungking. April 4. The efforts of the Chinese Government check hoarding and profiteering in daily necessities is indicated in an announcement by the Bankers' Association. Following instructions by the Ministry of Finance, the bankers announced that no leans.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article77 1940-04-05 2 —Reuter. No Hostility To Reynaud Cabinet Paris, April 4 The Radical Deputies held a meeting this afternoon which had been awaited with .some apprehension in political circles, but it did not produce any motion hostile to the Government. On the contrary numerous Deputies insisted that the Radical group—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article34 1940-04-05 2 8.0. W. Rugby. April 4 The Government’s Bill to regulate farm workers’ wages had a favourable reception in the. House of Commons last night and the second reading was unopposed.—8.0. W. - 34 words
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Article50 1940-04-05 2 The King has approved that the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom be conferred on Major Tryon, formerly Postmaster-General and now Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and that Lord ’Woolton be sworn of the Privy Council on his appointment as Minister of Food.50 words
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Article383 1940-04-05 2 ’—B.O.W. MORE MAY FOLLOW London, April 4. More matured Parliamentary comments on the Cabinet changes fall into two sectors, states Reuter’s Parliamentary Correspondent. One regrets that somethmg more calculated to strike the note of a new drive has not been done while the other is prepared’—B.O.W. - 383 words
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Article86 1940-04-05 2 Reuter. Ready For Action In A Year Chungking. April 4 China will be able to put twelve million troops in the field for a great counteroffensive "when the opportune moment arrives” authoritative Chinese quarters said today. It is stated that the four million already under arms willReuter. - 86 words
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992 1940-04-05 2 SPEECH TO CONSERVATIVES “One Thing Certain -Hiller Has Missed The Bus’" Rugby, April 4. 4 DDRESSING the annual Conservative Party meeting this morning, the Prime Minister said:—“l just listened-in this morning to hear if there was anything stirring on the other side of the’—Reuter. - 992 words
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300 1940-04-05 2 London, April 4. r THE report of the tribunal of enquiry into the loss of the submarine Thetis with the loss of 99 lives last June, just issued, is generally unable to assign definite reasons for the disaster. —Reuter. It finds at least six facts—Reuter. - 300 words
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Article32 1940-04-05 2 .—REUTER. LONDON, APRIL 4. TN THE HOUSE OF COM MONS, THE PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCED A SECRET SESSION ON APRIL 11 TO DISCUSS THE CONDUCT OF THE ECONOMIC WAR.—REUTER..—REUTER. - 32 words
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Advertisement28 1940-04-05 2 5 EVERY I WEDNESDAY < i FRIDAY S AND J SATURDAY J J AT THE T E.&O HOTEL J T Harry Lammert And His Orchestra i TEL: 322 028 words
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Article1242 1940-04-05 3 Ritchie Calder - BRIEFLY Continuing THE RIGHTS OF MAN debate By Ritchie Calder i f (Drafting Committee Secretary) through pressure of surging correspondence, only an arbitrary selection has been possible. All points are being exaniinetl and classified. Today’s “amendments” are confined to Clauses 1 and 2. So much controversy1,242 words
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Article253 1940-04-05 3 The Goebbels’ boys Kgo back 400 years to hades prove lhat the Eng <>/ 1561 lish are Satan s chosen. From a Latin book. “Poetic,” written in 1561 (author, G. C. Saliger) the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung makes these contrasting quotations: The English are: Faithless, arrogant, contemptuous, stupid,253 words
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Article109 1940-04-05 3 LADY Margaret DrummondHay, of Dennis Farm House, Tisbury, Wiltshire, received a summons to appear at Tisbury Police Court to answer a “public mischief” charge. This is in connection with an alleged report of a jewellery theft at her home. Lady Margaret Drummond-Hay is the youngest surviving109 words
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Article98 1940-04-05 3 A horse was placed last in a race at Newbury but those who backed him drew their “winnings.” The horse, Mr.- I. K. Muir’s Gowran Ranger, finished first in the United Services Chase. His price was 8 to 1. An objection to the winner was98 words
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Article55 1940-04-05 3 The Admiralty have decided that conscientious objectors cannot be accepted for service in minesweepers because every member of the crew must be prepared to help in defending his ship This was announced by a Ministry of Labour representative at the SouthEast London Tribunal when an objector55 words
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Article259 1940-04-05 3 OTRIPTEASE and ‘‘nude” dancing in theatres and cabarets, shady clubs that only cloak immorality and gambling, and morality offences by young women are all on the increase. These conclusions are reached in a report which the London Public Morality Council is issuing shortly. But. on the259 words
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152 1940-04-05 3 Inventor of numerous ingenious devices ranging from a stitchless button to a bullet and shell splinter- proof shield, Mrs. Myra Farrell, of Raglan-street, Mosman, claims to ha ve done some of her best and most intricate work while asleep. Not only, says Mrs.152 words
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80 1940-04-05 3 Sir John Anderson, the Home Secretary, has refused either to sanction the appointment of Commander the Hon. R. D. Coleridge, R.N. (retired», as Chief Constable of Bedfordshire, or to grant him a personal interview, it was stated. In Parliament recently Sir John said the80 words
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Article79 1940-04-05 3 The qualifying examination for probationerships for Malay Officers, (Administrative Branch» will be held simultaneously in the Federal Council Chamber, Kuala Lumpur and the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar on Monday May 20. The original date was fixed for April 22. The date by which intending candidates. from English79 words
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Article192 1940-04-05 3 T UNKNOWN to his parents, a married man kept a girl of 16 locked in a bedroom at their home for four days. She had fallen in love with him when she was 15. In her own words she “was determined to get him.” Their192 words
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32 1940-04-05 3 Rio de Janeiro. The sale of £250,000 of Brazilian meat to the British Government is announced by the Rio de Janeiro branch of the Swift Packing Company.32 words
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Advertisement200 1940-04-05 3 ~I WASN’T AWAREOFTHESPOT I WAS IN UNTIL. K WRONG AGAIN. 81LL... WHAT 7 s. X ABOUT THAT MEALTIME HABIT AND HE IS THINKING OF S. OF YOURS TAKING SO MANY I LETTING YOU OUT. BILL. YOu OF THE USUAL HOT DRINKS THAT L NERVOUSNESS AND GROUCHINESSj CONTAIN CAFFEIN AND TANNIN200 words
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Miscellaneous29 1940-04-05 3 WHAT A WAR! •1 IJ S by Gilbert Wilkinson 5 oHiIIAL SWASTIK AND SIEGFRIED. “Remember, Russia’s got plenty of raw materials.” “Yes about 80 divisions and an air force29 words
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Article374 1940-04-05 4 Inspected Hotel For Undesirables Kuala Lumg>ur. Y FINE of $lOO in default three months’ rigorous imprisonment was imposed by Mr. W. J. Thonxgood in the First Court on Wednesday on a young Englishedkicated Chinese named Oh Boon Swea on a charge of house trespass into374 words
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Article288 1940-04-05 4 Wednesday. March 27. His Excellency presided at a meeting o the Executive Council held at Govern ment House this morning. His Excellency and Lady Thomas attended by the Private Secretary left for Kua: Lumpur by the night mail train. KING'S HOUSE Thursday, March 28. His Excellency and288 words
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544 1940-04-05 4 Moderate And No Great Hardship Singapore. moderate and not creating hardship,” is the general opinion in Singapore on the new and additional war taxation which was introduced into the Colony on Tuesday. The view was expressed by several people in the business, however, that the544 words
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Article99 1940-04-05 4 Educated Man Gets 18 Months Singapore. An English-speaking Indian named Fakirisamy who forged the signature of Major G. D. Cooper, of the Manchester Regiment, was sentenced to 18 months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justice Pedlow at the Assizes on Tuesday. Pakirisaifiy admitted the offence. •It was stated99 words
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Article318 1940-04-05 4 DETECTIVE JOINS TO EFFECT ARREST Kuala Lumpur. Incidents relating to shops being tarred and certain people being threatened with daggers were told by to the First Court magistrate, Mr. W. J. Thorogood, on Tuesday’ by a Chinese detective in evidence Ahen Chuan Kam Sui stood his318 words
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Article398 1940-04-05 4 Explanation Given Most I nsatisfactory Says Tungku Singapore. 6 State of Johore has been most unfortunate in the Department that has designed her bridges,” said Tungku Abu Bakar, when he spoke in the Johore Council of State on Tuesday on the construction of a number of398 words
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Article401 1940-04-05 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay April 3. Tuan Perdana Menteri Chamberlain telah memereksa balek akan perjalanan pepcrangan ini yang telah lalu dalam suatu uchapan di-Dewan Meshuara Ramai malam tadi. Mula2 ia menyebut fasal keadaan sa-pakat yang chukup rapat di-antara British dengan PeranchLs. Kemudian kata-nya MajlLs Tinggi Peperangan telah mengambil401 words
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Article95 1940-04-05 4 Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Sze Zau Tsung, Consul for China, Kuala Lumpur, will shortly- be leaving to take up an appointment with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chungking. His place will be taken by Mr. Hsueh Shou Heng who is at present attached to the Chinese Consulate95 words
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Advertisement385 1940-04-05 4 •»afp«wtment gfi^.... For cool, Bw y W Sparkling Hf I 1?' > sweets W < 'VI E < serve E I. P l" s V X7T ..7™ CHIVERS <J X> I >1 >JL vttint. Chivers Jellies •nd convalescents. The most popular jellies for over half a century I t H385 words
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Miscellaneous56 1940-04-05 4 a smile ßy r. g Palmer 7 uu < J ,t 111 > t rH M -Ml Ml/# ;_7 ~:cFĕ~l 11/ f > k 11 LH SiMF L U.S. advertisers are using the “timer has been burying his scents of their products to draw attention to their advertise- W nead56 words
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Article554 1940-04-05 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Capt T. W Moore, Deputy Harbour Penang, has been appointed Lieutenant Commander R.N.R q; Mr. Oliver Marks, C.M.G., hopes, his long illness, to resume duties shortly as Secretary of the A B.M. tf if Dr. Ryrie of the Sungei Buloh Settlement is in London for a few days.554 words
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399 1940-04-05 5 First Place In Handwork Exhibition DOLL DRESSED AS A CHINESE BRIDE IVTEWS has been received from the Imperial Girl Guide Head--1 quarters in London of the success of the First Ranger Company of Penang, who have won first place in a handwork competition set399 words
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Article45 1940-04-05 5 Penang Chinese Cable To General Chiang The Penang Kuomintang Party and the Sin Seng Lay Chee Seah have each sent a cablegram to General Chiang Kai-shek at Chungking denouncing Wang Ching-wei, the head of the puppet Government at Nanking inaugurated last Saturday.45 words
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Article219 1940-04-05 5 Cinemas Likely Tn Increase Prices Ipoh. Local cinema managers have not yet been approached by Government regarding the new Entertainment War Duty Ordinance end it is unlikely that the legislation will take immediate effect, although it was brought into force as from April 2. A local219 words
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Article111 1940-04-05 5 Date For Exam. For Probationerships It is officially notified that the date for the qualifying examination for probationerships prescribed by the scheme for Malay Officers (Administrative Branch) to be held simultaneously in the Federal Council Chamber. Kuala Lumpur, and the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, has been111 words
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Article52 1940-04-05 5 Mr. Chew Hong- Jung, of the AngloChinese High School, Penang, has been awarded a Major Scholarship at the School of Agriculture, Serdang. It is understood that Mr. R. M. Young will act as Senior of Schools, Penang, when Mr. J. Bain goes on leave at the end of52 words
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Article118 1940-04-05 5 Has Hearty Meal Bef< ire Leaving A Chinese mess in Dato Koyah Road was broken into in the early hours of yesterday morning, when clothing belonging to the members and the “boys” employed in the premises were stolen. Entry into the premises was made by a118 words
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Article163 1940-04-05 5 List Of Successful Candidates Following are the results of the Raffles College Examinations in Education held in March 1940: PASS WITH CREDIT Chang Mm Tat. Leong All Gnow. Ong Swee Keng, See Tin See (Miss), Tan Sock Kern (Miss». Tan Teik Hock, Thevathasan. Nancy P. (Miss),163 words
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383 1940-04-05 5 Accused Man Gives Evidence For Prosecution Ipoh. SENTENCE was suspended by the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes at the Perak Assizes yesterday on Udoh bin Man and Meor Ahmad bin Nengah who pleaded guilty to a charge of housebreaking by night, and who stated that they wished383 words
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Advertisement223 1940-04-05 5 BACKACHE Rid Kidneys of Germs, Poisons and Acid and Stop Getting Up Nights When your kidneys are clogged and your bladder is irritated and passage scanty anu often smarts and burns, you need GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, (Dutch Drops in capsule form) a fine harmless stimulant and diuretic that223 words
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Advertisement368 1940-04-05 5 eFo, EVERLASTING Sheaffers L. 1 LIFETIME PEN Guarcn*ea<i for Life The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Presenting to-night FRIDAY, sth APRIL 1940 For your entertainment a variety of First Class Shows WEMBLEY PARK •MUN NIN CHENG SUN SEE TOY CANTONESE OPERA"TOOK MONG TAN THEEN” P ar t 3 NOORAN OPERA OF368 words
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Miscellaneous133 1940-04-05 5 PACKED AGAIN AT EVERY PERFORMANCE FIRST Ail* Conditioned THEATRE IM MORTHERM MALAYA I y* JEK JCdi mm 3 Shows Daily At 3.00; 6.15 9.30 p.m. MATINEE PRICES 20; 40 60 CTS. SAMUEL GOLDWYN AMAZING EPIC OF HEROISM ADVENTURES IN THE PHILIPPINES Always Outnumbered Never Outfought. SAMUEL GOLDWYN presents GARY COOPER133 words
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Miscellaneous98 1940-04-05 5 IT’S A JOYFUL MUSICAL SPREE THAT WILL MAKE YOU FORGET THE WAR COME AND LAUGH MAJESTIC 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00 6.15 9.30 3 P.M. MATINEE 15, 30 50 CENTS DOWNSTAIRS The Spontaneous-Combustion Girl Recklessly romancing with her new leading man Seductively modelling silk stockings Raising hilarious ruckus in a mad98 words
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Miscellaneous87 1940-04-05 5 Packed Houses Yesterday Ask The Enthusiastic Opinions Of Ali Who Have Seen It QUEEN'S 6.15 TONIGHT—9.3O JLATINEE TOMORROW AT 3 P.M. Reduced Prices—Downstairs 15, 30 and 50 cents. The Queen of the Screen, Singing More Gloriously Than Ever 1 I DURBIN M First j LOVE K Helen PARRISH Robert STACK87 words
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Article373 1940-04-05 6 WL CHAMBERLAIN’S Cabinet reshuffle has been accorded a mixed reception. Apart from the new responsibility placed on Mr. Winston Churchill, the changes are generally unimpressive. Sir Samuel Uoare has l>een Secretary’ of State for Air on two previous occasions and there can be no complaint regarding his373 words
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Article145 1940-04-05 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA Deanna Durbin in “First Love” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Gary Cooper in “The Real Glory” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA Jessie Mathews in “Climbing High” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. WINDSOR “Garib-Ka-Lal” (Hindustani pic-i ture) 6.00 and 9.15 p.m. SUN145 words
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Article459 1940-04-05 6 Saving Paper A CORRESPONDENT, prompted by the little note in this column yesterday on the world’s longest postcard, has sent a practical example of economy on writing paper. He adopts the Victorian economy of writing both vertically and horizontally on the same sheet of notepaper. It is459 words
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Article778 1940-04-05 6 Friday, April 5. the occasion of the departure of the British Ambassador. Sir Knatchbull-Hugesson. to attend the forthcoming conferences between the British envoys in South-eastern Europe. Turkey has re-iterated the warm friendship which Turkey feels towards Great Britain and France. Ankara is firmly resolved778 words
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Advertisement330 1940-04-05 6 ul/T r l\2: ®p< 'JjSNaIs ALL OUR YESTERDAYS Good party last night, wasn’t it?" disgustingly cheerful and bright this —tn mjt” "Er-," -I «*£''<> Iknow l mu b e Wy e M pe t <'»»' »«x to th.ng, ~r, medicinc man earned me to woo-My woarvtg ofi z he pfecM<i<>ll330 words
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Advertisement31 1940-04-05 6 EVERYBODY’S FAVOURITE For ANY OCCASION ZFPM fOMI Produce of THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE Co., COGNAC. Established in 1838. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. Singupore, Ipoh 8t Kuala Lumpur. Penang,31 words
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1427 1940-04-05 7 Burmah Road Residents Say I rolley-bus Service Inadequate As reported tn the “Pinang Gazette" yesterday, residents of Burmah Road and its vicinity have forwarded a petition to the Municipal Commissioners, requesting reconsideration of their decision to deviate the route of the “Blue1,427 words
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Article268 1940-04-05 7 The following Malayan passengers arrived here this morning from Home: For Penang: Mrs. E. M. Barnes, Mrs. D. Black, Miss J. Black, Mr. and Mrs. F. Caldwell and son, Mrs. J. Eccles, Miss M. Eccles. Mr. and Mrs. H. Gregory, Mrs. L. Lewis, Mrs. J. MacMillan268 words
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Article372 1940-04-05 7 DEANNA AS MODERN CINDERELLA Good Entertainment At Queen’s A S a Deanna Durbin fan I found “First Love,” at the Queen’s, something less than first-class but still uncommonly good entertainment. It is frankly a fairy tale, with Cinderella escaping from a jealous cousin, going to her first372 words
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Article395 1940-04-05 7 riffin On April 25 The newly-elected President of the Penang Y W.C.A. (Mrs. D M Millar»,' presided at a meeting held iast Tuesdayevening when a review was taken of the month’s work. Rest Room Sub-Committee. Mrs. T. Rogers. Vice President, reported that evidence was constantly available395 words
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290 1940-04-05 7 Hoj Of Sympathetic Treatment From Authorities Singapore. E must h °P e for sympathetic treatment from the authorities concerned in assessing local conditions and costs in their proper perspective when the question of remuneration for services rendered is finally considered and decided, declared Mr.290 words
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Article82 1940-04-05 7 MR. VERNON BARTLETT ON THE AIR Mr. Vernon Bartlett. M.P., one of the most popular speakers on foreign affairs that the 8.8. C. has ever employed will return to the 8.8. C. programmes tonight. Mr Barlett, who is a well-known journalist and authority on European affairs, will take82 words
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141 1940-04-05 7 THOUSANDS SPENT ON JOSS STICKS PAPERS Thousands Visit The Cemeteries The "Cheng Beng” festival observed by the Chinese was brought to a closa today. From dawn, an incessant stream of cars and rieshas made their way to the four principal Chinese cemeteries, the Mount Erskine Cemetery, the Batu Gantong Cemetery,141 words
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Article128 1940-04-05 7 The following new books have been received at the Penang Library:— Ariel and All His Quality, by R. S. Lambert. Aunt Beardie, by Joseph Shearing. Fallen Asleep While Young, by F. E. Sillanpaa. Germany: The Truth, by Reginald Garbutt. The Government Blue Book (Penguin Series). Green128 words
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Article90 1940-04-05 7 •To the Editor “Pinang Gazette”) Sir. —With regard to the letter by Mrs. Amy David published in your issue of Wednesday about a shooting star, those residing in Kajang Road and Kuantan Road, too, saw it very clearly. It was visible for a few seconds and90 words
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Article178 1940-04-05 7 MR. R. E. TURNBULL FOR BRITISH HONDURAS A FTER only 11 years in the Malayan Civil Service, Mr. Roland Evelyn Turnbull has been appointed Colonial Secretary. British Honduras. He will be leaving towards the end of thismonth to take up his new office. Thirty-five years of age,178 words
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Advertisement149 1940-04-05 7 --T-T- T- TKUFOOD BABIES .4. 'jU As become sturdy children fIHhK Wk- S 1’ fcß J j Another Trufood baby> 'h* B l° ve ty fl girl is the F daughter of Lady ’U- -J Ankaret Jackson You see the results of correct infant-feeding when a Trufood baby begins to149 words
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Article482 1940-04-05 8 Latest List Of Contributions Amount previously acknowledged $222,286.06 Ipoh Malay Section 17,000.00 R. M. Hoops 10.00 European Jockeys riding at the Easter Professional Race Meeting 190.00 Head Master Staff of Gopeng School 21.60 Proceeds of Kinta Club Gymkhana held on March 9 1.300.00 R. H. De Jonge482 words
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Article110 1940-04-05 8 Sleeper Placed Across Line Ipoh. The Kuala Lumpur-Penang night mail train on April 3 arrived here two hours late as a result of a small derailment in Behrang, just out of Tanjong Malim. The front wheel of the locomotive went off the rails while steaming into Behrang110 words
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Article237 1940-04-05 8 $1,300 For Patriotic Fund I This Gymkliana proved a great success, j 75 players turned out in the afternoon in the novel golf match and still the course I was not over crowded. The racimr and all .«ide shows were well I patronised in the evening and237 words
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Article93 1940-04-05 8 Penang, April 4, 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/lf On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/16 Private 3 m/c Documentary 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3,4 Lire93 words
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Article108 1940-04-05 8 Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging N. L. Dredge Takuapa No. 1, 637 hours. 155.000 cubic yards, 487 piculs; Dredge Takuapa No. 2. 553 hours. 155,000 cubic yards. 269 piculs; Dredge Takuapa No. 3, 412 hours. 72,000 cubic yards. 278 piculs. Estimated value of output $76,000. —Mine working108 words
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Article292 1940-04-05 8 RUBBERS Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.25 1.321 Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Bassetts 45 47; Batu Lintangs 1.00 1.05 Bentas 97$ 1.021 Borellis 1.421 1.50 Brogas 671 70 Indragiris 1.274 1-321 Kempas 2.15 2.25 c Kuala Siduns 2.15 2.25 ex Lunas 1.65 1.721 M. Pindas 1.35 1.45 Mentakabs292 words
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Article242 1940-04-05 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamateds 5/71 5/104 B. Selangors 1.40 1.471 Hitams 40 421 Hong Fatts 1.02 1.05 Jelebus 70 75 Jelapangs 29/ 30/ Johans 29 321cd K. Kamuntings 8/11 8/6 K. Kampars 13/ 13/9 Kinta Kellas 5/6 6/ K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 Kramats242 words
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Article265 1940-04-05 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamated 6/ 6/3 Ayer Hitam 21 22/ Ayer Weng 624 671 Bangrin 21/ 22/ Batu Selangor 1.421.47 4 Burma Malay 22/ 23' Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.00 1.05 Ipoh Tin 24/ 25/ Jelapang 29/ 30/ Jelebu Tin265 words
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Article305 1940-04-05 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/9 5/ A. Amalg. 6/ 6/6 A Hitams 21/ 22/ Bangrins 21/ 22/ B. Selangors 1.44 1.47 Hong Fatts 1-04 1.06 J Jelebus 72 75 Johans 30 32c Kamras 1/6 1/9 Kamuntings 10/3 11' K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 Katus 23/ 24/ Kramats305 words
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Article246 1940-04-05 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/104 5/l± Austral Amal 5/9 5 3 Ayer Weng 65 70 Bangrin 22/3 Berjuntai 10/ 10/6 Chenderiang 15/6 16/ex Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.04 1.07 Ipoh Tin 24/6 25/6 Johan 274 30ex K. Kamunting 8/ 8/9 Kampong Lanjut 22/3 22/9 Kinta246 words
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Article160 1940-04-05 8 Entertained At Batu Gajah Batu Gajah. An At Home was held by the Malays and Indian Muslims of Batu Gajah, on Wednesday about 4.30 p.m. at the Truna Club, to welcome the Chinese Islamic South Seas Goodwill Delegation. The club premises were tastefully decorated and on arrival160 words
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Article111 1940-04-05 8 18-Y’ear-Old Sentenced For Theft Ipoh. A Tamil youth, Velu who had an amazing record of nine previous convictions for his 18 years, ar 3 who had also been in the Singapore Reformatory for six years, was yesterday sentenced to two months’ rigorous imprisonment by the First111 words
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Article119 1940-04-05 8 Kuala Kangsar. A Malay peasant while walking along Jalan Patani towards the town on Wednesday morning suddenly collapsed in a faint and died. While the unfortunate man was lying on the road, a crowd quickly gathered round him but every effort made to revive him failed.119 words
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Advertisement337 1940-04-05 8 BANKS Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals, f I Further particulars will be I supplied on application. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., Incorporated in British India) ENTRUST YOUR SAVINGS WITH THE337 words
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Article40 1940-04-05 9 FRIDAY, ARPIL 5, 1940. mail departures Latest Time of Posting Surface Air Mails for Sumatra 4 pm. Mails for Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur Singapore 1-30 p.m. Mails for Ceylon 6 p.m. mail arrivals Air Mails from Medan Java Friday.40 words
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94 1940-04-05 9 Kuala Pilah. The management Committee of Kuala Pilah District Indian Community states that the Tamil Picture "Ambigapathy” will be shown at the Sun Cinema, Kuala Pilah, on April 7, 8 and 9 the proceeds of which will be devoted to the94 words
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644 1940-04-05 9 Distinguished Authority Discusses Causes O£ .Deterioration An article under the title ’’Canned' foods in relation to health.’’ by Sir William Savage, B.Sc., M.D.. in a recent issue of “The Lancet,” is an event of which the canning industry will take note. In the first644 words
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Article396 1940-04-05 9 Glimpses Of Colonies At War Examples of the war effort in different parts of the British and French Colonia) Empires are given in the Economist. In the British Empire note is made on individual gifts of greatly varying amounts or in kind—a Kenya native offered396 words
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Article177 1940-04-05 9 Salvation Army’s Dissolution Urged Tokyo, March 9. The alleged seditious work of the Salvation Army in Japan became a parliamentary issue yesterday afternoon. Mr. Shinzo Imai, member of the Jikyokudoshikai Party, before the Committee meeting of the House of Representatives, yesterday, pointed out alleged cases of177 words
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Article203 1940-04-05 9 Food (Parcels For Germany Further evidence of an organised traffic in food and other parcels for Germany has reached the British authorities. For example, an American agent is willing to sign a five years contract with a firm in a neutral European country in order to203 words
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Miscellaneous2083 1940-04-05 9 SYDNEY vlq 961 Mc s 1312 Hgd o. W BLTIB V < to-morrow_ TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS B. B. C. BROADCASTING K 6.05 News Summary. B. B. C. News English 6.50 Full News Bulletin. B. B. C. 7.20 “Ultra Modern Way” nl KToxirc Giirnma™ (Local Time) 8.05 “At the Black Doe”.2,083 words
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Miscellaneous548 1940-04-05 9 ed. 7.27 Records continued. 7.50 Close down. 10.50 Time signal Georges BouI langer and. his orchestra. 11.20 Chambei music. 11 50 Carroll Gibbons and orchestra. 12.20 p.m. Small Nirom Orchestra. 1.10 News and weather. 1.23 Robert Pikler and. his orchestra 1.50 Oskar Josechnik and his orchestra. 210 News and weather548 words
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Article147 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. Comment On Cabinet Changes New York, April 4. Mr. Churchill’s new powers are the main frontal page story in all papers. “The shift shows that Britain means business,” declares the New York- Times, commenting on the Cabinet changes. It adds: “In recent weeks the British had—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article48 1940-04-05 10 ,—Reuter. Australia To Exercise System London, April 4. According to a report from Canberra, it is officially announced there that the contraband control system will be exercised by the Commonwealth ports from April 8 in order to relieve the pressure on the Anglo-French contraband control bases. —Reuter.,—Reuter. - 48 words
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474 1940-04-05 10 Attitude Of Certain Neutrals M. Reynaud Broadcasts To America: No Counterfeit Peace Paris, April 4 M. Reynaud broadcasting to America, said“ This is a war unlike any other. For example, victory for the Allies is to the vital interest of certain neutral"—Reuter. - 474 words
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141 1940-04-05 10 .—Reuter. Exports To Germany Decline Oslo, April 4 Norway’s overseas trade now increasingly serves the British Isles and decreasingly supplies Germany. Official figures show that in the week following the Easter holidays, over a hundred ships waited at Bergen for passage westwards whereas none at.—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article56 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. Several Sunk By British Warships Paris. April 4. Several German submarines have been attacked by the British during the last 48 hours, according to information reaching French naval circles. It is impossible yet to give the full results, but it is believed that the majority—Reuter. - 56 words
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37 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. From Bulawayo Bulwayo, April 4. A contingent of 250 troops has gone from Bulawayo to Nkana and Ndolas. It Is officially stated that 14 were killed in the Nkana rioting.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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365 1940-04-05 10 Grip On Nazis To Be Tightened Into Stranglehold Mr. Ronald Cross, the Minister Of Economic Warfare, disclosed in a speech broadcast to the Etnpj re this afternoon, that since e outbreak of the war, the ca r g oes o f over’—B.O.W. - 365 words
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Article49 1940-04-05 10 i.—Reuter. Earl Of Athlone May Not Stay Full Term Ottawa, April 4. Mr. Mackenzie King said that the Earl of Athlone is unable to say how long he would be able to stay and felt it inadvisable to commit himself to the full five years’ term.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article97 1940-04-05 10 .—Reuter. Several German Patrols Repulsed Paris.’April 4. A French communique says: “There was activity of contact units especially between the Blies and the Vosges where we repelled several German patrols A French official evening communique states “Another quiet day passed. During last night, the enemy attempted to.—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article83 1940-04-05 10 .—Reuter. Wang Ching-wei Regime Denounced Chungking, April 4. The national Peoples Political Congress is hearing reports from Ministers on military, political and financial affairs in the past six months. Dr. Wang Chung hui, the Foreign Minister, explained relations between America, Russia, Britain and France and the.—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article44 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. 200,000 Tons Of New VV ar ships To Be Built Paris, AprU 4. M. Campinchi stated before the Chamber Naval Commission that it has been decided to lay down a further number of warships of all types amounting to 200,000 tons.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article423 1940-04-05 10 —8.0. W. Germans Admit Loss Of Three Planes London, April 4. An Admiralty communique states that enemy aircraft attacked a convoy in the afternoon and dropped fifteen bombs without hitting any ship or doing any damage. The aircraft w,as driven off by the fire of the—8.0. W. - 423 words
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Article57 1940-04-05 10 —8.0. W. 362 Germans Interned In Britain London, April 4. A further list of members of U-boat personnel now prisoners of war in Britain was announced today. This list brings up to 362 the total of combatant prisoners of war of whom a great majority are from—8.0. W. - 57 words
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Article53 1940-04-05 10 —8.0. W. W ar Time Agreement Signed Rugby, April 3 The war-time trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Denmark signed yesterday is now in force. The object is to facilitate the norma! flow of trade between the two countries as far as is possible under—8.0. W. - 53 words
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Article55 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. Three Ships Torpedoed W ithout Warning Stockholm. April 4. It is officially announced that the Government has energetically protested to Germany against the torpedoing of the steamers “Dalare”, the “Liana” and the “Osmed.” The announcement states that all three were torpedoed without previous examination and—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article75 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. To Mount Guard At Royal Palaces In London London, April 4. Canadians will mount guard at Buckingham Palace and St. James’ Palace for eight days this month. One guard will be composed of men from the French Canadian Regiment recruited from Quebec Province. This is the first—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article51 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. Shocks Accompanied By Floods Istanbul, April 4. Violent earthquake shocks were felt in Northern Anatolia, according to a despatch from Ankara. The shocks were accompanied by unprecedented floods in the Amassia region It is feared that ,a number of lives were lost and considerable damage done.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article249 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. Serious Fighting In Progress Oslo, April 4. The sound of gunfire was heard all day off Bergen. The impression prevails that rather serious fighting has been in progress. The Military authorities has issued a communique regarding a German machine which when met by a—Reuter. - 249 words
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Article97 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. Better If Disowned By Lord Halifax London, April 4. Commenting on Mr. Butler’s reply to questions in the Commons yesterday regarding Sir Robert Craigie’s speech, the News Chronicle says: “We are glad to I hear that the British Government still took the same view about the—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article33 1940-04-05 10 .—Reuter. Washington, April 4. An Army appropriation of $786,000,000 was recommended to the House of Representatives by the Appropriations Committee. This is $67,000,000 less than President Roosevelt's recommendation. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 33 words
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99 1940-04-05 10 —Reuter. U.S.S.R. DEMANDS DEMILITARISATION OF NEW FRONTIER Stockholm, April 4 According to the Tidningen, the U.S.S.R. is demanding from the Finnish delegation the demilitarisation of the new frontier and the demobilisation of the wartime strength of the Army by Summer. The construction of a.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Advertisement197 1940-04-05 10 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT A. new service is announced each 28 days from Penang to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Pacific thence New York via Panama. This service will be inaugurated by:— S.S. CITY OF LOS ANGELES’* LOADING AT PHNANG 30th APRIL For full particulars enquire at SIME, DARBY CO., LTD.197 words
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1490 1940-04-05 11 PROSPECTS FOR FIRST DAY OF SINGAPORE RACES (By “TIC-TAC”) A PAR'S £mhb Sir Victor who, I think, stands out in his race 1 think it is extremely difficult to spot winners for the Singapore races opening to morrow Not only has Mr. Arthur’dune his1,490 words
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604 1940-04-05 11 HORSES —Class 3 —Division I—71 —7 Furlongs 0 0 3 GOLDEN BLAZE 6y 9.00 "Mr. Hercules” Van Breukelen 0 10 WICKLOW BAY 8y 8.12 "Mac Kongsi” Magill BOWRAIN 4y 8.10 Mr. H. C. Reilly Logue 2 2 4 ECHO 6y 8.07 "Bulan Stable”604 words
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Article412 1940-04-05 11 Garrison Lose To O.X.A. The Old Xaverians' Association created a big surprise when they defeated the Penang Garrison Football Association by one goal to nil in an interesting First Division soccer match on the Dato Kramat Ground yesterday. The winners’ only goal was registered by A. J.412 words
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Article, Illustration321 1940-04-05 11 (By “SOUTHPAW”) excellent card, comprising four bouts, has been arranged for this week’s boxing promotion at the New World Park on Saturday night. Two promising young fea-ther-weights, Young Choon of Penang and Baby Eagle of Selangor, are matched in the main event over ten two-minute321 words
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Article52 1940-04-05 11 P.S.C. vs Ipoh Club A*t Western Road tomorrow at 5.1 b P-m. P.S.C. —J. F. Thomson; J. T. Horoburgh, T. Rafferty; R. P. Irving, A. N. Other, D. Mclntosh; E. C. Tokeley, G. A Maltby, T. M. Clark, W. G. Colebeck and J E. Goodrich. P.S.C. will play in52 words
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Advertisement152 1940-04-05 11 “After all these jgh years “Fancy running into you again '-how does it feel to be best man? t And now —how about giving away a d u M aur er ‘‘Of course never smoke any- JSI thing else. Will you take this I cigarette to he your—” si TBI152 words
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298 1940-04-05 12 PROBABLE WINNERS OF TOMORROW Several Of Duval's Candidates In Form ft (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. SLOW work was done this morning at Bukit Timah. Showers during the last few days have made the race track look green and fresh and the298 words
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Article127 1940-04-05 12 5. —Reuter 2'7 French Ex-Deputies Sentenced Paris, April 4. The 27 former Communist Deputies whose trial has just concluded were sentenced to five years’ imprisonment and five years’ loss of civil and political rights. They included M. Florimonds Bonte, Secretary of the so-called Workers and Peasants Party.5.—Reuter - 127 words
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Article68 1940-04-05 12 L —Reuter. Only Two Per Cent. Of Total Ankara, April 4. Export figures issued by the Ministry of Commerce for the first two •months of this year revealed that exports to Germany represented only two per cent of the total, .against 58 per cent in theL—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article32 1940-04-05 12 .—Reuter Ottawa, April 4. Mr. Mackenzie King announced that Mr. Norman Rogers, Federal Defence Minister may go to England to consult with the British Government on Canada's war effort.—Reuter.—Reuter - 32 words
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Article80 1940-04-05 12 FRIDAY. APRIL 5. TIN: Penang $122.12± Business done 75 tons Singapore $122,121 RUBBER; Penang Spot 35$c Singapore Spot 35Jc COPRA: Sundried $3.90 buyers no sellers Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $5.40 sellers Fair Seed $4.40 sellers VICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.60 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7 4080 words
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Article285 1940-04-05 12 —Reuter Probable Starters And Jockeys London, April 4 The following are the probable starters for the Grand National Steeplechase to be run at Liverpool tomorrow: P.OYAL DANIELI 9y 11.13 (Mr. H. C. McNally) Moore THE PROFESSOR II 9y 11.8 (Mrs. I. Strang > Owen DUNHILL CASTLE lOy—Reuter - 285 words
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Article69 1940-04-05 12 Sports Club To Meet Planters The following will represent the Penang Sports Club in a cricket match against the Planters on the Western Road ground on Sunday at 10.30 a m. sharp:— L. J. Thompson (Capt.), S. V. Adams, G. Aste, J. E. Goodrich, G. H. Y Grant,69 words
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Article1109 1940-04-05 12 Acceptances For Tomorrow RACE 1 2.30 P.M. HORSES —Class 2 —Division V —6 Furlongs 2 2 0 COMPLACENT 8y 9.00 Mr. Chee Soon Keng A. W. Sleigh 0 0 0 CALVADOS 7y 8.12 "Fourth Avenue Kongsi" Turley 0 0 0 ORDINATION 4y 8.11 “Bulan Stable" Bowden 01,109 words
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Article347 1940-04-05 12 —Reuter. Will Mean Defeat Of Germany London, April 5 The "Dangensnyheter" refers to Mr. Chamberlain’s speech as dispelling all previous doubt of the effectiveness of the Democracies against the totalitarian states. It stresses the strength of M. Reynaud's Government and the determined co-operation of the French—Reuter. - 347 words
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Article54 1940-04-05 12 —Reuter. Paris, April 4. M. Campinchi stated that the average monthly French tonnage sunk by U-boats was only half the tonnage sunk in September by German air attacks of which there had been several hundred during the last seven months and which had destroyed not more than—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article189 1940-04-05 12 China Will Fight To The Bitter End —DR. QUO TAI-CHI t London, April 5. U hina s determination to resist to the hitter end was reiterated by Dr. Quo Tai-chi, speaking at a meeting of the English Speaking Union. He declared;that England and ChinaReuter. - 189 words
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Advertisement668 1940-04-05 12 Head Cilice) 31« Penang Road. Penant Phone 1477 1478 with extension* Telegrams: “Gazette Penang. Rate» of Subscription for rd nan < Gtutto •nd Sunday Gazette. flnang gazette Local B.S. Delivery F.M.S. Foreig* Monthly $2.50 $3.00 >4 oo Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 00 nalf-Yearlv 15.00 18.00 ■’<’o# Yearly 30.00 36.00 <8668 words
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