Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 April 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-04-11 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY 5,,. 86. Vo!. XCVIH. THURSDAY, APRIL I], 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration325 1940-04-11 1 T ransports Dispersed By Royal Navy BIG BATTLE OUTSIDE SWEDISH WATERS “Emden” Sunk By Norwegians Stockholm. April 11. r J''HE radio has announced that a great sea battle is raging outside Swedish territorial w aters near Marstrand in the Kattegat* A large Fleet of German.- Reutei. - 325 words
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Article, Illustration291 1940-04-11 1 -8.0. W. Berlin, April 11. A High Command conununique states that the “Bluecher" was heavily damaged outside Oslo while endeavouring to silence a battery of eleven-inch guns. Subsequently', she struck several «pines and was lost. The “Karlsruhe," after having met with strong resistance at Kristiansund,-8.0. W. - 291 words
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242 1940-04-11 1 REPORT CONFIRMED Stockholm, April 11. I HAMBRO has announced here that he received a communication from the commander in Bergen stating that the British are now in possession of the city. According to an earlier message, authoritative British quarters here state that British forces—Reuter. - 242 words
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31 1940-04-11 1 REUTER. NEW YORK, APRIL 11. ACCORDING TO PRESS AND RADIO REPORTS, A BRITISH NAVAL FLOTILLA HAS FORCED AN ENTRANCE TO NARVIK FJORD AND STARTED LANDING MARINES.REUTER. - 31 words
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Article22 1940-04-11 1 -Reuter. Paris, April 10 A French communique reports a quiet night on the Lorraine and Alsace fronts.-Reuter. - 22 words
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96 1940-04-11 1 —REUTER STOCKHOLM, APRIL u .1/. HAM BRO, SPEAKER OE THE NORWEGIAN P. I RLE 1 .1 /EN T, ANNO I A < ES TH A T KING HAA KON WILL ISSUE A PROCLAMATION TODAY IN WHICH HE WILL STRESS THE INTENTION OE THE NORWEGl IN—REUTER - 96 words
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124 1940-04-11 1 —Reu ter. Soviet Troop Movements In North Russia Stockholm, April 11. ERMAN planes bombed Dr amnien Droebek and Oscarsborg in the Oslo Fjord, whj c h are apparently in Norwegian hands. Fires are reporter to be raging in the towns. A number of civilians were—Reu ter. - 124 words
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38 1940-04-11 1 —Reuter. London, April 11. Special orders have been issued to Danish and Norwegian ships not to take any notice of instructions broadcast from Oslo and Copenhagen, which are now under German control. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article102 1940-04-11 1 —Reuter. NAZI TROOP 3 IO VEMENTS The Hague, April 10. The question of a possible surprise Ge’ man landing on Holland’s coast has caused renewed anxiety here tonight. The authorities have re-imposed all the military precautions taken last night and a series of new measures have.—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article36 1940-04-11 1 Reuter. Stockholm, April 11. The German troopship, Antares (2,593 tons) was sunk last night off the West Coast of Sweden. Thirty-four survivors were landed at Lysekil and stated that they struck a mine.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article80 1940-04-11 1 —8.0. W. Conference At Ministry ‘Of Economic Warfare Rugby, April 10. The War Cabinet met this morning’ and its session is still in progress. The British Ministers to the Balkan countries together with the Ambassadors in Ankara and Rome .met this morning to discuss questions affecting—8.0. W. - 80 words
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Advertisement23 1940-04-11 1 I COW GATE I I j 1 I fa a -fd f JO North Malaya Penang:— I C®X?RGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD.. Penang and Ipoh.23 words
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Advertisement79 1940-04-11 1 “SMILER” fed an COW GATE Agents for North Malaya 4 Pransg GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. I; DESTROY WHITE ANTS Scientifically. I USE I I Il PRICES. j Sets. Refills. LARGE for godowns. U factories, coolie- 1 I lines, etc. $22.50 $18.50 (l SMALL for indi- )l vidual householders79 words
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705 1940-04-11 2 ENEMY DESTROYER SUNK Three Others Left Burning SEVEN AUXILIARY VESSELS BLOWN UP Big Naval Battle Oil Narvik London. April 10. the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain gave an account of the naval battle off Narvik Five British destroyers attacked six German destroyers of—Reuter. - 705 words
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Article692 1940-04-11 2 —Reuter. Statement By I Lord Halifax London, April 10. 1 Speaking at the luncheon of the National Defence Committee in London, Lord Halifax said that the situation, both political and military, was still obscure and it was impossible to claim complete knowledge as yet of much—Reuter. - 692 words
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Article70 1940-04-11 2 .—Reuter. Ixindon. April 18. The attitude of the Soviet I nion towards events in Denmark and Norway is likely to be governed by the lines laid down in M. Molotov’s speech, Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent learns in Soviet circles in London. He added that there was no.—Reuter. - 70 words
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522 1940-04-11 2 .—Reuter. M. Reynaud’s Speech To Senate Paris, April 10. “Whatever happens, it may be affirmed that during the whole length of the war not a ton of Swedish iron ore will go to Germany from Narvik. declared M. Reynaud, speaking in the.—Reuter. - 522 words
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Article537 1940-04-11 2 London, April io. It is emphasised in informed British quarters, says Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent, that since Denmark is entirely under German domination and is regarded by the lilies as enemy-occupied territory with a status similar to that of Czechoslovakia, all news reports from Denmark should bei.—Reuter. - 537 words
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320 1940-04-11 2 With Force Of Only Four Hundred Stockholm, April 10. rpHE newspapers in Stockholm report that the Germans an now patrolling the streets of Oslo. It is estimated that 12< Norwegians were killed during the occupation of Oslo. The German forces at Oslo are stated toReuter. - 320 words
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Article53 1940-04-11 2 Reu- Taking Over Powers Of King Reyjavik, April 10. Parliament declared that the situation created by the German invasion of Denmark makes it impossible for the King of Iceland to execute royal power. According to th* Act of Constitution the Ministry of Iceland is until further notice entrustedReu- - 53 words
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Article232 1940-04-11 2 A.4ZIS TAKING TIME London, April 10. Swedish circles in London state that the German Government had not put pressure upon the Swedish to accept “protection” such as was forced upon Denmark. At the same time Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent learns that Scandinavian circles feel that the232 words
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Article388 1940-04-11 2 —Reuter. Valuable Pictures Taken London, April 10 It is authoritatively st? ted that R.A F. reconnaissance plane flew over Stavanger aerodrome shortly after dawn at a height of fifty feet and counted and classified every one of the numerous German aircraft parked there. The pilot had instructions—Reuter. - 388 words
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Article, Illustration1794 1940-04-11 3 RITCHIE CALDER - OTHER READERS SAY Continuing THE RIGHTS OF MAN debate by RITCHIE CALDER Drafting Committee Secretary r| IHIS religious issue is evident- ly a matter of primary importance if we are to produce, as we are trying to do, a Declaraion of world-wide effectiveness. Mr. Calder will, I1,794 words
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Article332 1940-04-11 3 zVOfi OLD LOVE IS BACK AGAIN A keen ear for music and an appreciation of tone has resulted in the return to Mr. Robert S. Miller, of Gilbert-street, Rose Bay, of a valuable violin stolen three years ago. A MAX never forgets a loved332 words
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Article106 1940-04-11 3 A verdict of death by misadventure was returned by the acting Singapore Coroner Mr. W. MacQuarrie, on Monday, at an inquiry into the death of a middle-aged Chinese, Chua Jin Quee, who fell from a moving lorry travelling along Mount Pleasant on Mar. 28.106 words
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587 1940-04-11 3 Ske Is An ‘Enemy" in an Easy Chair E told yesterday of the bru- tai treatment meted out by the Gestapo to ten women whose only crime was that they were British. Here is the other side of the picture—the treatment of a German587 words
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Article130 1940-04-11 3 EATHER and the war have just beaten a school strike that had lasted for two years and a quarter. Ever since November, 1937, the people of High worth, a market town near Swindon, have been running their own school in defiance of Wiltshire County Council and130 words
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Advertisement89 1940-04-11 3 ■iwnriMMiir An unpleasant breath (hall- 'x tosis) is a common danger to womanly charm. Mouth washes will do no good, unless the cause lies in the mouth. Most cases of bad breath are due to improper functioning of the j digestive tract. A constipated system is obstructed with digested food89 words
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Miscellaneous31 1940-04-11 3 SWASTIK I AND SIEGFRIED Quiet, S leg- i fried! Don't I keep telling you there is no such thing as the Rights of Man! OS WHAT A WAR! Gilbert IT7 ikinson31 words
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Article283 1940-04-11 4 Failed To Return ‘‘Client’s'’ Money Kuala Lumpur. IN the course of evidence in a case in which Fong Meng an unemployed carpenter stood his trial on a charge of criminal breach of trust in the Police Court on Tuesday, it was revealed that the283 words
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Article75 1940-04-11 4 Breach Of Trust Of $668 Charged with commiting criminal breach of trust of $668.70 while employed as a bill collector, Lim Sek Lock, alias Lim Bau Cheang. a 20-y ear-old Hokkien. claimed trial jn the Singapore third court on Monday. The offence was alleged to have been75 words
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417 1940-04-11 4 Attacked Malay Sappers While Marching Out Singapore. A DETAILED account of how he saw a dozen Northern Indian watchmen shouting, chasing and assaulting Malays with sticks and long poles, was given by Mr. G. E. Devonshire, Assistant Superintendent of Police, of the Detective Branch,417 words
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Article207 1940-04-11 4 Magistrate And Corruption Law “I feel that a direction in the High Court on a point of law is necessary, and in acquitting the accused I would state that I am sending up this case to the High Court, under Section 317 of the Criminal Procedure207 words
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Article328 1940-04-11 4 St. Andrew’s Hospital Report Singapore. rj’qfE children of St. Andrews’ Orthopaedic Hospital grow most of the vegetables they need, plant pot flowers, rear poultry, and do weaving sewing and a certain amount oi light carpentry work. They are also taught reading, writing, English, arithmetic and even algebra328 words
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Article196 1940-04-11 4 Scheme To Teach Book-Binding Kuala Lumpur. A scheme lias been started (under the supervision ex Mr. K. R. Blackwell) whereby it is hoped a few unemployed Asiatics can learn the art of bookbinding and thereby earn a living. The expert bookbinder, formerly employed by Collins Book Emporium196 words
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125 1940-04-11 4 Singapore. Author of a cookery book entitled “A Cook's tour for Cooks.” Mrs. Anne Dyason. a well-known Australian freelance journalist, arrived from Melbourne on her way to Chungking to study and write a series of articles on her observations there. Wife of a stockbroker who125 words
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Article282 1940-04-11 4 Immigration Offir.er'K Evidence Recorded "OEFORE Mr. J. A. A. Faith in the police court on Monda, morning, the preliminary inquiry was commenced into a charge of bigamy, the accused being David John W hite, at on< lime employed in the Prisons Department. F. M. S.282 words
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Article164 1940-04-11 4 Presentation To Mrs. Montgomery Kuala Lumpur. Brownies. Guides and members of the local Association of Girl Guides entertained the retiring District Commissioner. Mrs. Montgomery, at headquarters on Saturday afternoon. A presentation was made by the youngest and smallest Guide, Jessie Loo, of the 2nd K.L. Company,164 words
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Article147 1940-04-11 4 Singapore A fatal motor accident at the junction of Victoria Street and Bras Basah Road, resulting in the death of a Japanese, KHiroa. was the subject of an inquiry before the acting Singapore coroner. Mr. W. MacQuarrie, on Monday. Hiroa, it was stated, died from a fractured skull147 words
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Article116 1940-04-11 4 At only one night’s charity s' ing at the Alhambra Theatre. cently, the American film “H-*J —Beast of Berlin” realised $3,52P for the Malaya Patriotic I' states Mr.. Tay Lian Teck. chan" of the organising committee show. The sum has been forwarded the Oversea116 words
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Article441 1940-04-11 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay April 9. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be441 words
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Advertisement28 1940-04-11 4 unchanging quality i AL llßfl I M sSI KSI ■Sj. ■J/ c TIGER BEER I MADE FROM THE fI«EST I malt hops yeast Distributed by Fraser Weave Ltd,28 words
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Miscellaneous56 1940-04-11 4 NEWS wrrjy A SMILE By r, JO. 7almeiFiy Axt> TTL.uT— ‘JteT’Xzdr-Jl yS wrrH V- q ll Mill Ml f--” —r V-Jl aw. ks n cO MPmWISwJ I ALLOTMENT holders are advised '‘DON’T LET that sign mislead to order seeds row to ensure you, Warwick. I find dwarf supplies at ihe56 words
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Article560 1940-04-11 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL M. J. S. H. Cunyngham-Brown, the Seremban Magistrate, has left on trans ter to Jasin. Congratulations to Mr. Cheah Cheang Lim who has yesterday assumed the title of great grand-pa. if. if Muslim bin Abdullah. Probationary Inspector of Police Johore Service has been confirmed in the rank. Mr560 words
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399 1940-04-11 5 Others Who Will Be Taking Part TN addition to the characters mentioned in the Pinang Gazette of Monday the following also take part in the Priestly play, “Laburnum Grove,” which is to be presented at the Ipoh Town Hall on Saturday, April399 words
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268 1940-04-11 5 Sentence was deterred till April 12 on Sirat bin Mohammed who pleaded guilty before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Penang District Court to an amended charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of one Pulicat sarong and a white268 words
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Article150 1940-04-11 5 $1 Offered To Release Offending Cyclist Sungei Patani. Charged with trying to bribe a Polic? Constable with one dollar. Koat Meng Hee was produced before Tuan Syed Hussain Jamallulail. the First Magistrate, in the District Court. The accused claimed trial to the charge. Chief Inspector Che150 words
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Article46 1940-04-11 5 Today on the Esplanade from 6 pm. to 7 30 p.m. March Faugh A Ballach O’Keefe Overture Rosaniunde Schubert Selection Patience Sullivan Waltz Thoughts Alford Selection The Rebel Maid Phillips Intermezzo On A Sunday Morn Horne Fox Trot Ev°ry Night At Eight Gray 146 words
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Article185 1940-04-11 5 l se Of Shot Gun Alleged Teluk Anson. A well-known Lower Perak planter and aviator. L.K. Pay, manager of Ulu Bernam Estate, Lower Perak. Teluk Anson. appeared before Inche “amsudin bin Itam in the.Teluk Ansoi Magistrate's court on Monday morning on a charge of having voluntarily185 words
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Article87 1940-04-11 5 There was a large attendance at the funeral of Madam Lim Gaik Kee. which took place from her residence. No. 226, Burmah Road at 10.30 a.m. yesterday for interment at the Thean Tek Road Cemetery, Ayer Itam. The deceased, who was 83, leaves three87 words
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Article451 1940-04-11 5 WOMAN ACQUITTED OF CAUSING HURT CHARGE Balik Pulau. That the complainant had made improper suggestions to her and also hit her, thereby provoking her to retaliate with a chopper which she had in her hand, was the defence made by a Chinese woman named Lean Sam who451 words
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Article170 1940-04-11 5 Driver Says She Ran Across Road Taiping. A motor accident occun-ed at Kota on ’Tuesday afternoon when a Chinese girl was knocked down by a motor-car driven iby a Malay. Subsequently the girl. Ng Mee Lai. was i admitted into the Taipir.g Hospital sufferirig from170 words
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Article55 1940-04-11 5 List For Penang Latest maximum prices in Penang of coagulants are contained jn a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Tuesday night:— Formic Acid $l5 per jar; Acetic Acid $13.20 per jar; 59c. per beer bottle; Formic Acid (O. K. Brand' $18.50 (551 b Formic acid. (Shamrock55 words
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Advertisement88 1940-04-11 5 TONIGHT FREE RIDE ON THE MERRY-GO-ROUND FOR LADIES A CHILDREN ONLY AT THE NEW WORLD (Contioiled by SHAW BROS. LTD.) 'Hutton Lane—Phone 3711 Penang) THURSDAY. 11th APRIL. 1940. 1. Grand Nooran Opera—Gunong Sari Part 4. i 2. Cantonese Wayang—Por Sooi Kow Kong Sun. 3. Metropole Talkies—“ Carefree". 4. Ronggeng 388 words
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Advertisement375 1940-04-11 5 New Air-Floated Face Powder Amazing Discovery of Huis Beauty Chemist Face powder ten times finer and lighter than ever before thought possible Only powder that floats on air is collected for use. This is the amazing new process of a Paris chemist—now adopted by Tokalon tf&udre That is why Poudre375 words
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Miscellaneous128 1940-04-11 5 <5 17 Controlled By Jp JL SHAW BROS. LTD. I fcAriJ Xte Singapore. Lust 3 Shows Today At 3; 6.15 9.30 p.m. matinee at reduced prices 15; 30 A 50 CENTS. Jhi W» oaoaiDKn» "ON f DRESS PARADE •—~r~ ~<tb JOHN LITEL FRANKIE THOMAS CESSIE LOFTUS Orated by WUUm» CIom»128 words
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Miscellaneous139 1940-04-11 5 A Sensational New Note In Screen Entertainment. MAJESTIC STARTS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 RKO RADIO’S EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL COMEDY WITH AN ALI-COMEDY-STAR CAST Come On And Get a Load of Laughs With Your Heart On The 1-2 Beat Here comes The Old Professor himself, turning the tables on Hollywood, on Hollywood’s139 words
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Miscellaneous160 1940-04-11 5 Sensational Success—Packed House At Every Performance QUEEN'S Last 3 Shows Today 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 MATINEE AT 3 P.M. REDUCED PRICES The dramatic Chinese Patriotic production as shown in the presence of General and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek at Chungking recently. “The Devil’s Paradise” With Full English Sub-Titles MATINEES TOMORROW AT160 words
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Article444 1940-04-11 6 4 FTER three months’ comparative quiescence, the German invasion of Denmark and Norway has compelled the two Low Countries again to resort to special precautionary measures of a military character. The lying Nazi insinuation that the Allies contemplate marching into Holland and Belgium undoubtedly* bears a444 words
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Article55 1940-04-11 6 QUEBN’B CINEMA “The Devil’s Paradise” 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA The “Dead End” Kid “On Dress Parade” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “That’s Right You’re Wrong” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “Ananda Ashramam” (Tamil picture) 5.45 and 9.30 p.m. SUN CINEMA “Revenge For Sister-in-law”55 words
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Article546 1940-04-11 6 How Win By Backing Losers 'pHOSE backers who lost at the Singapore Races yesterday might wonder how anybody, apart from the government, could make a living out of betting. Yet it is done by dozens of people, at little risk to their own pockets. And, strangely enough,546 words
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Article553 1940-04-11 6 Thursday, April 11. 'T'HOSE who are inclined to belittle the Allied initiative will have no cause for i complaint now. Most heartening news of the day is the report that Trondheim and Bergen, two important ports on the western coast of Norway, have been553 words
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Advertisement217 1940-04-11 6 I f I jfiS&s*. I i abjF 111 Here’s the way to get sparkling, life-like snaps It’s very simple—just use Kodak ‘Verichrome’ Film. This famous film has an extra turn of mA* wk speed to cope with poor lighting conditions, but has so <y |u much latitude that it is217 words
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Advertisement27 1940-04-11 6 BITULAC LIMITED Makers of ANTI-CORROSIVE, ALIMINILM, AND RED LEAD PAINTS ALSO CEASROT WOOD PRESERVATIVE t Enduring Protection Against Tropical Depreciation HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. AGENTS FOR MALAYA27 words
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Obituary141 1940-04-11 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE OBITUARY* The death occurred of Mrs. Khoo Soon Kheng (nee Madam Koh Siew Liat) at the age of 58 years, after a short illness at 101 Station Road, Bukit Mertajam at 2.20 pjn. on Tuesday 9th April 1940. She leaves behind her husband, a daughter Miss Khoo Swee141 words
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Article111 1940-04-11 7 JO Per Cent Increase Accepted fhe building strike in Penang, which started on March 31. has been settled. Representatives of the Chinese labourers and their employers, the contractors, came to terms before the Protector of Chinese, Mr. N. Grice, yesterday. On the suggestion of Mr.111 words
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Article153 1940-04-11 7 ACCIDENT AT BATU LANCHANG A party of Chinese, who were ravelling on a motor lorry towards Batu Lanchang. met with a serious mishap, when three of their number fell off the lorry ar i sustained some bad injuries. The lorry, at the time of the153 words
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Article95 1940-04-11 7 Outbreak Of Fire At Kramat Pulai Ipoh A minor outbreak of fire occurred in a village near Kramat Pulai on Tuesday night when a small attap house belonging to a Chinese family was razed to the ground. Receiving a call from the Simpang Pulai Police Station at95 words
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138 1940-04-11 7 Colony’s Further Gift Of 1,000,000 Towards Cost Of War j.—Reuter. RESOLUTION SPONSORED BY UNOFFICIALS Singapore, April 10. A resolution offering ±1,000,000 to the British Government to aid the prosecution of the war will be moved at the forthcoming meeting of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements. The resolution isj.—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article133 1940-04-11 7 Occident In Front Of Inspector’s Quarters A serious motor accident occurred at Dato Kramat Road in front of Singora Lane yesterday morning, when an elderly Chinese woman was in collision with a car. The car, a Fiat Balilla tourer, driven by an Indian, was proceeding along133 words
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Article83 1940-04-11 7 Long Session Of Penang Assizes The second session of the Penang Assizes opening on Monday, April 15, unlike the first session, is expected to be a Tong one. The session is expected to last a fortnight or more. There are eight cases on the calendar, comprising four83 words
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481 1940-04-11 7 ALLEGATIONS OF BREACHES IN MANAGEMENT OF BUSLNESSES Ipoh. Allegations that criminal breach of trust in respect of sums totalling $52,655.03 had been committed by the defendants in their capacity as the executors of a deceased miner’s estate, were made during the hearing of a481 words
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Article174 1940-04-11 7 STIMULATION FOR LOCAL PRODUCE Balik Pulau. Arrangements have been completed for the running of a weekly Fair in the rural districts of Penang with Balik Pulau as a centre commencing from Saturday, April 13. Every Saturday the Fair will be held at Simpang Tiga. Sungei174 words
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Article103 1940-04-11 7 Free Attraction At New World A free attraction will be afforded at the New World Park, when on Saturday, three European aerialists will provide thrills on the Flying Trapeze. There will be no extra charges other than the admission fee into the park the performance103 words
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315 1940-04-11 7 STATISTICS SHOW DECREASE Kuala Lumpur, April 10. Interesting statistics were given bv the Chairman at yesterday mornings meeting of the Sanitary Board with regard to toad accidents in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Gourlay stated that he had been handed a statement showing315 words
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Article112 1940-04-11 7 on ng Tamil Sent n To Prison t- v t Taiping. MAi.isan. the young well-built Tamil, who triis charged on three counts of dislidiiesfly retaining stolen property and one of assisting in the disposal of stolen prafJbrty’. was convicted on all the charges, and sentenced by Raja112 words
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33 1940-04-11 7 "It is learnt that The Perlis Chinese community has telegraphed the Foreign Ministry, China, requesting the prolongation of office of Mr. Huang Yen Kai as Chinese Consul. Penang."33 words
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899 1940-04-11 7 Ownership Disputed Despite Registration Hearing was continued in the Penang Supreme Court yesterday of the case in which an elderly man, Kwek Tua Mooi, is suing Ch’ng Boon Lye and Krishnasamy for damages, following the death of his son Kwek Pak, who was knocked899 words
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Article68 1940-04-11 7 MERCANTILE THRIFT LOAN SOCIETY Office-Bearers Elected For 1940 The following were elected officebearers for the year 1940 at a Committee Meeting held on Wednesday of the Penang Mercantile Employees’ Co-opera-tive Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd: President: Mr. H. E. Nixon Vice-Presidents: Mr. A. C. Gilbert and Mr. H. Oke. Chairman:68 words
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Article52 1940-04-11 7 The funeral of Mr. Khoo Cheng Keat of the Customs Office took place from his residence, No. 176, Brick Kiln Road at 10.30 a.m. yesterday for interment at the Thean Tek Cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral and several floral tributes52 words
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Advertisement59 1940-04-11 7 Enough make turn Gate. Not only for its pleasant, soothing flavour, but for the Agents for Malaya <. k>rth) and Penang Island—feeling of contentment and the Georgetown dispensary ltd., penang. satisfaction they associate with it— These I 1 South Devon I I dental something I wwM I about Cow Gate—they59 words
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Article76 1940-04-11 8 Mr. N. ELiathamby A Life Member Ipoh. Mr. N. Eliatamby, J p._ M.C.H the well known planter of Taiping and the leader of the Ceylonese community of Perak, has become a life member of the Perak Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association. The Central76 words
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534 1940-04-11 8 Overdraft At Bank Discharged The thirteenth annual general meeting of Hong Fatt (Sungei Be*i) Limited was held at its registered office. Kwong Yik Bank Chambers. 91. High Street, Kuala Lumpur, on the 29th of March. 1940, at 11 am. Mr. Chew Kam Chuan. the534 words
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Article132 1940-04-11 8 Tin Returns For Ist Quarter Gopeng Consolidated Limited 3.926. Tekka Limited 1.185. Rambutan Limited C 43. The Kinta Tin Mines Limited 2.564. Idris Hydraulic Tin Limited 1.015, Cherderiang Tin Dredging Limited 1.407 The Lahat Mines Limited Tributers 1445. Telok Kruin Tin Limited Tributes, 1.8 »2. Pusing Rubber132 words
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Article93 1940-04-11 8 Penang. April 10 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 5/16 Private 3 m/s 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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Article402 1940-04-11 8 The Ist Six Months Of The War From the March issue of the Statisical Bulletin, just published by The Hague Office of the International Tin Research and Development Council, we derive th'? following information: World tin production in January ana February is estimated' at 15.700 ton* and402 words
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Article61 1940-04-11 8 Arrested In Kedah Ipoh. Arrested in Kedah, a Malay youth. Ba harudin. was produced before the loon First Magistrate. Mr. P. F. Y Radcliffe, yesterday and charged with cheating by impersonating another Malay ani) thereby obtaining a sum of $l5O from a chettiar in Ipoh. The61 words
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Article153 1940-04-11 8 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 1480th Auction. 3rd April. 1940 resulted as follows: lbs. tons. Catalogued 1.778.572 7&4.0x Offered 1.596.608 712.77 Sold 1.275.454 569.40 London —Spot 11 l/Bd. New York—Spot 18 7 16 cts. PRICES REALISED. cents per .b. RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Standard quality 36153 words
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Article220 1940-04-11 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/9 5/ Austral Amalgamated 6 6/3 Bangrin 21/ 22/ Batu Selangor 1.47$ 1.525 c Chenderiang 15/3 16/3 Hitam 4D 43 Jelebu 72$ 77$ Johan 30 32$ Kamunting 10 6 11/6 Kent 2/ 2/3 Kinta Kellas 5/6 6/ Klang River 1.90 2.00220 words
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Article292 1940-04-11 8 RUBBERS Buyers Seilers Allenbys 1.25 1.32$ Ayer Panas 1.27$ 1.35 Bassetts 45 47$ Batu Lintangs 1.00 1.05 Bentes 97$ 1.02$ Borellis 1.42$ 1.50 Brogas 67/ 70 Indragins 1.27$ 1.32$ Kempas 2.05 2.10 Kuala Sidims 2.12 2.20 Lunas 1.62$ 1.79 M. Pindas 1.32/ 1.37$ Mentakabs 40 424292 words
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Article254 1940-04-11 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MLN ING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4'9 5/ A. Amalgamated* 57$ 5 10$ B. Selangors 1.50 I.s7scd Hitams 40 42$ Hong Fatts 1.09 1.13 Jelebus 75 80 Jelapangs 29/ 30/ Johans 31 34cd K. Kamuntmgs 8/1$ 8/6 K. Kampars 13/ 13/9 K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 Klang Rivers 1254 words
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Article300 1940-04-11 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seller, Ampats 4/9 5/3 A. Amalg. 5/9 6 A. Hitam.-, 21'3 22 Bangrins 21/ B Selangor* 1.50 1.5 Hong Fatt* 1.10 j i< Jelebu* 75 Johan* 30 32ex Kamras 1/7$ 1 Kamuntings 10/7$ li u K. Lanjuts 22/ Katus 23/ Kramats 11 9 K.300 words
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Article239 1940-04-11 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MIN IN G Buyers Seller» Ampat 4/10$ 5/3 Austral Amai, 5/10$ 6/3 Ayer Weng 65 70 Batu Selangor 1.511 1.55 c Ber junta! 10/ 10/6 Chenderiang 15/9 16/3ex Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt 1.10 1.15 Johan 30 324 ex Jelebu 75 80 K. Kamunting 8/1$ 8/9239 words
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Article163 1940-04-11 8 Total Contributions Now $34.669 Alor Star. The honorary treasurer of the Malaya Patriotic Fund (Kedah Branch) acknowledges the following donation* and sut> script ions: Amount previously acknowledged $28.353.86 Staff and pupils of Chin Hwa School. Merbok 5.00 Members of Topo Survey Party including proceeds or a Cum163 words
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Article157 1940-04-11 8 Total Now $242.491.16 Amount previously acknowledged $242,166.36 Staff of Anderson School, Ipoh 126.50 E. F. Evang 15. Kinta Sanitary Board Staff 30.2 J Asiatic Staff Labour Force of Khota Tampan Est. 30. European Asiatic Staff of Southern Tronoth Tin Ltd. 113. Kinta Sanitary Beard Staff 10.10 Total157 words
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Advertisement198 1940-04-11 8 BANKS n The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., rmoorporatea m British mdia’ SAVE For Your x FAMILY CHILDREN, INDEPENDENCE IN OLD AGE happiness By Banking WITH The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., r I —n I >'*_ ZJ T~ nt N ggW i J SAVINGS sUefy 'au io A dollar saved Is198 words
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Article957 1940-04-11 9 War Of Will Power And Patience [What is the chief Nazi weapon, asks Captain Falls, Military Correspondent of ‘‘The Times”. Perhaps it is not a material thing at all. Perhaps it is mental attrition, a moral offensive. The free peoples/ must be determined to outlast the Nazis957 words
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Article441 1940-04-11 9 Curious Prohibition Prosecution Is a man "in possession of liquor” when the liquor is inside him? This knotty point of the law of prohibition was recently decided, in a manner which would have delighted Mr. A. P. Herbert, by the Allahabad High Court. It appeared that a441 words
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Advertisement86 1940-04-11 9 usefuiMedicine for al! Climates hfrCollis Brows Subttitote. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHEA and FEVER, CROUP. AGUE. —r*l_ata I e The reliable Family remedy for STOMACH GnILLO INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS and is t-e only specific m CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and A true pell.ative in I DYSENTERY86 words
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Miscellaneous2558 1940-04-11 9 SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR W p n! Miscellaneous Gramophone ZGB4 |H Records. 1.30 News: mid-day Rubber. X. Tin and Copra Interval. Flu Nfw- Bulletin R-.lv. fvjf| Y 50C Hindustani Music. 5.30 Cantonese rom London.) Dramps, t 555 Cantonese Selections.t I 630 p.m. Records A- News in Tamil 639 Cantonese Dance Music,2,558 words
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264 1940-04-11 10 —Reuter. Allied Orders To Be Expedited New York, April 10. A New- York Herald Tribune Washington dispatch, which quotes authoritative circles, says that high officials of the Government have been shocked by the German invasion of peaceful Scandinavia. They are ready, it is added, to"—Reuter. - 264 words
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1150 1940-04-11 10 Destroyer Squadron Penetrates Narvik H.M.S. ‘HUNTER”’ SUNK GALLANT BATTLE AGAINST SUPERIOR FORCE London, April 10 The Admiralty announces that British destroyers attacked ene..forces in Narvik at dawn to-day and encountered strong op sition, H.M.S. Hunter was sunk and H.M.S. Hardy ashore. The remainder withdrew.Reuter*. - 1,150 words
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Article113 1940-04-11 10 i. —Reuter. Demand Of Strict Neutrality Stockholm, April 10 The Prime Minister, M. Hansson announced that Germany made a demarche asking Sweden to observe strict neutrality. The Government replied that it intended to maintain its neutrality and reserved the liberty to take measures necessary for thei.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article24 1940-04-11 10 .—Reuter. London. April 10 The death has occurred of the famous actress. Mrs. Patrick Campbell, at Pau. in the Pyrenees.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 24 words
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481 1940-04-11 10 Foreign Secretary's Message Of Hope To Denmark London, April 10 Messages from Lord Halifax were broadcast to-night in Norwegian and Danish. In the Norwegian messages, Lord Halifax conveyed an expression of warm sympathy and encouragement to the Government and the people of NorwayReuter. - 481 words
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Article210 1940-04-11 10 Reuter NO QUESTION OF NEGOTIATING Paris. April 10. Norway's decision to continue to resist and fight for her integrity was announced by the Prime Minister at a meeting of the Norwegian Parliament held at Elveroem. according to a Helsinki radio. The statement added that the announcementReuter - 210 words
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Article110 1940-04-11 10 their independence and interests.’ —Reuter. Tok io Press Attacks Both Germany And Allies Tokio. April 10. Japan's policy of non-invoivement in the European conflict woidd not .be altered by the* fres+i developments in Europe and she would continue to safeguard her neutral rights as jealously astheir independence and interests.’ —Reuter. - 110 words
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478 1940-04-11 10 ALLIED NAVIES WELCOME BATTLE ON NEW FRONT London, April 10 Nazidom’s invasion of Norway and Denmark has intensified hostility to Germany in every free country of the world, writes the Daily Telegraph, but in the horror felt at the new British aggression,Reuter. - 478 words
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Advertisement119 1940-04-11 10 THE BEN ITnF FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.,119 words
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Article, Illustration1932 1940-04-11 11 HENGIST PAYS $BO Four Horses Score Maiden V ictories Singapore. rpRAINER van Breukelen had another successful day at Singapore yesterday, the second day of the Singapore Summer Race meeting, saddling the winners in the last four races. The sport commenced in threatening1,932 words
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Article81 1940-04-11 11 TODAY SOCCER: I.R.C. *B” vs. “C” Malay Coy. Renong Ground. Customs A.C. vs. M.D.S.C. Data Kramat Ground. .AMATEUR BOXING: New World Stadium TOMORROW SOCCER: C.R.C. vs. P.M.R.C.. C.R.C, Ground.] BOXING: New World Stadium. SATURDAY, APRIL 13. SOCCER: M.D.S.C. “B” vs. Police S.C. Renong Ground. S.L.R.C. vs. O.X.A.81 words
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Article140 1940-04-11 11 The undermentioned ties should oe played off by Sunday. April 14:— Singles Handicap—J. H. Reid vs W. H. Brodie. Doubles Handicap—J. E. Miller and G. Martin vs A. Milne and D. P. White. Mixed Doubles—Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Smith vs Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mac140 words
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Article71 1940-04-11 11 Result Of April Men’s Monthly Medal The following is the result of the Penang Sports Club April Mens Monthly Medal (Stapleford) .played on April 6 and 7:— A. Jackson (15) 39i E. S. Lawrie (7) 35| G. A. Wood (11) 34J G. R. Evans (15) 343 W. Rintoul71 words
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Article96 1940-04-11 11 O.X.A. vs E.S.C. At S.X.I. ground on Saturday at 2 pan. O.X.A. —M. Saravanamuttu. A. J. Williams, W. a. Williams, G. V. Robless, A. Reutens, Cheah Boh Eye, Tan Teik Slew, J. Read, G. Reutens, Ng Kok Seng, Yap Yoen Fah. Reserve: Ong Chin Seng. O.X.A. vs A.R.P. XI96 words
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Article76 1940-04-11 11 Police Go Down To G.E. School Batu Gajah The Government English School. Batu Gajah had little difficulty in beating the Police XT by 2 goals to nil in a first round match in the Batu Gajah Football League, played on the town padang last evening. The76 words
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558 1940-04-11 11 First Division League Soccer rpHE Penang Garrison Football Association defeated the Penang and Province Public Works Department by the narrow margin of the odd goal in three in a First Division soccer match on the A ictoria Green yesterday. The exchanges were slightly558 words
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Article181 1940-04-11 11 P. F. S. Cadet Corps Beat K. K. Malay College The Penang Free School Cadet Corps Shooting Team travelled down to Kuala. Kangsar on Sunday, April 7, and engaged the Malay College in a shooting match. The Free School emerged winners with a score of 413 against the181 words
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Article131 1940-04-11 11 P.R.G. Beat Trade School In Friendly Game In a friendly soccer match placed on the Esplanade yesterday the Penang Recreation Club beat the Government Trarte School by four goals to nil. The game was a one-sided affair. The Recreationists led by three goals to nil at the interval. D’Orviße131 words
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Article28 1940-04-11 11 Reuter. London, April 10. Regional soccer matches played yesterday resulted as follows: SCOTTISH WESTERN Celtic 4, Clyde 1. St. Mirren 1, Queen of the South I.—•Reuter. - 28 words
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Advertisement96 1940-04-11 11 The Blood is the Stream of Life.” IMPURE BLOOD is the root cause of Skin Diseases, Boils, Eczema, Rashes, Ulcers, Sores, Painful Joints, Rheumatic complaints. Unless the blood is cleansed of impurities and poisons, the arteries and internal organs are damaged, causing premature old age. The direct way to health96 words
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317 1940-04-11 12 FAST WORK ON BUKIT TIMAH TRACK Batti And Measure Stand Out In Morning’s Workout (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Thursday. T7QGHTING FINISH, Batti and Measure did three of the best T gallops at Bukit Timah this morning, when fast work was done on the second317 words
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Article321 1940-04-11 12 Handicaps For Saturday Following are handicaps for the third day’s races of the Singapore Summer Meeting on Saturday. HORSES—CLASS I—DIV. I—7 FURS. SULTANA 904 TONROE 6 JACK DRUCE 809 COOLTIPT 808 PURE GOLD 8 08 BOMBUS 806 NIEUWSGLERIG 803 toyman 803 GRAND PRIX 8.02 CARLOCA 8.02 SUNNY321 words
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Article241 1940-04-11 12 Transport Sunk By Norwegian Destroyer Stockholm. April 11. ACCORDING to the news from the frontier, a number of soldiers were killed on both sides when the Germans seized Stavanger at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, following sharp fighting. A Norwegian destroyer, “Aeger.” fi ank a German ship, presumably.- Reuter. - 241 words
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Article111 1940-04-11 12 I.—Reuter. Proclamation Bv Roosevelt Washington, Apiil 10. President Roosevelt has issued a proclamation, i e-defining the combat area established under the United States Neutrality Law. Details of the proclamation have not yet been made public but it is presumed it extends to Scandinavia: what matteis is theI.—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article297 1940-04-11 12 Reuter. London, April 11. The first authentic eye-witness account of the German entry into Oslo was telephoned by Reuter’s Oslo correspondent, who is a British subject. He narrowly escaped the vigilance of the armed German guards and crossed the frontier to Sweden last night. With crowdsReuter. - 297 words
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Article87 1940-04-11 12 il esterday’s Regional Matches Regional soccer matches played at Home yesterday resulted as follows: SOUTH “C* Southampton 4. Brentford 1 Tottenham 3, Fulham 1 SOUTH “D" Aidershot 0. Queen s Park Rangers 1. Brighton 1. Southend 3. MIDLAND Birmingham 0, Wolverhampton 1 NORTH-WESTE KN Bolton 5. Burnley 187 words
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Article91 1940-04-11 12 —Reuter. May B<* Extended To Norway Denmark Washington. April 10 President Roosevelt discussed the Scandinavian situation with Mr. Sumner Welles. The final decision regarding the extension of the neutrality law to include Norway and Denmark was apparently delayed owing to the lack of diplomatic information from Norway.'—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article76 1940-04-11 12 THURSDAY. APRIL 11. TIN: Penang $126.00 Business done 75 tons Singapore $126.00 RUBBER: Penang Spot 35gc Singapore Spot 35Jc COPRA: Sundried $3.80 sellers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $5 .50 sellers Fair Seed $4.45 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.60 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $740 No. 276 words
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Article72 1940-04-11 12 —Reuter. 40,000 Tons Sunk In Two Days Stockholm, April 11. Altogether 40,000 tons of Gennun shipping are reported to have been sunk in Oslo Fjord since the German invasion started on Tuesday morning. Reliable estimates of losses on both sides are given as follows: GERMANY: Six—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article193 1940-04-11 12 —B O W German Propaganda Story Rugby, April 10. The Geinian piopaganda story of the attempt of the British Secret Service to block traffic on the Danube is considered, in authoritative circles in London, as completely disproved by the facts contained in the Rumanian Government’s—B O W - 193 words
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Advertisement259 1940-04-11 12 RUBBER REGULATION Rights for New Planting in 1940. It is hereby notified that rights for, new planting during the year 1940 on an area of approximately 850 acres as permitted by Article 12 (b) of the International Rubber Regulation Agreement have not been utilised and are available for distribution amongst259 words
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Advertisement440 1940-04-11 12 Head Office) 21« Penanc Ro&d Penan» Phone 1477 1478 with extension. Telegrams: “Gazette’- Penang. Kates of Sobscrlptlon for r*lnang Gasetu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Foreira Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 qo Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 •u’o* Yearly 30.00 36.00 48 0« SUNDAY440 words
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Miscellaneous61 1940-04-11 12 MAJESTIC OWING TO THE NON-ARRIVAL OF THE PICTURE “THAT’S RIGHT YOU’RE WRONG’’ ADVERTISED FOR SCREENING TODAY, THE PROGRAMME SUBSTITUTED WILL BE “THE RETURN OF THE FROG” TODAY ONLY AT 3, 6.15 9 30 At Reduced Prices Of Adnrssion 15, 30, 50, 75 cts $1 00 Matinee 15 30 cts. Downstairs61 words
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