Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 April 1940
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Title Section21 1940-04-19 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 FIIBI.ISHEII lI.HH No. Vol. xcvm. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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484 1940-04-19 1 Contact With Norwegians Situation Better Stockholm, April 19. REPORTS from Central Norway suggest that the Allied offensive may be launched very shortly, some cirdes.believing that it is only a matter of hours. The mobilisation of Norwegian forces in this area is row stated toReuter. - 484 words
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414 1940-04-19 1 BRITAIN MAY TAKE ACTION VVardha, April 19. Y* 1 EK four days deliberations, in whi h Mr. Gandhi participated, the Congress Working Conin.’ttee has cabled to Congress Committees throughout India to prepare for a decollation of ‘satyagraha” (civil disobedience). -8.0. W. The-8.0. W. - 414 words
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40 1940-04-19 1 t.—Reuter. Sydney, April 19. J. T. Lang, the former LaPremier of New South today formed a new AusLabour Party to be styled 'P on-Communists.” !i has the support of eight ••nd seven Federal Members ’iament.—Reuter.t.—Reuter. - 40 words
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27 1940-04-19 1 —Reuter. Gehtn, April 19. ilitary court has condemned a in the former racing cyclist, Her Miethe, to seven years’ detuLon for espionage.—Reuter.?.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article, Illustration258 1940-04-19 1 London, April 19. Following Mr. Chamberlain’s statement yesterday afternoon, Reuter learns on reliable authority that although there is no feeling in London that the Balkan countries are in imminent danger of attack, little doubt is held that Allied forces would, if necessary, be used—Reuter. - 258 words
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213 1940-04-19 1 i. Reuter. London. April 19. The spring, in Italy, has been ushered in by forecasts of grave events, says an official commentary broadcast by I the Rome ladio this morning. It added that the Italian press commentators express the hope that these forecasts ji. Reuter. - 213 words
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Article140 1940-04-19 1 I Reuter. Washington, April 19. Admiral Stark, addressing the Senate Naval Committee, said that America contemplates building super-Dread-noughts 50,000 to 52,000 tons as an answer to Japan’s reported construction of 43,000-ton ships. At the same time Admiral Stark said that the United States Navy have renewedI Reuter. - 140 words
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Article58 1940-04-19 1 —B.O.W’. Rugby, April 19. A diver has found at considerable depth and identified the wreck of a German submarine which had been attacked by one of our sloops a few weeks ago and the destruction of which then appeared to be uncertain and not official, and—B.O.W’. - 58 words
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Advertisement15 1940-04-19 1 ’I ■Mr/CATE YOUR ML North Malaya Penang:— JJCOE' i OWN DISPENSARY LTD., aang and Ipoh.15 words
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Advertisement81 1940-04-19 1 I BESTf r-‘Hrr' I Agents for North Malaya A GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. i s ton s 1 on ft x aswdli B. 1 an economical treat full of concentrated goodness. Kidneys on toast have long been a favourite of the breakfast table. Not only do they make81 words
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Article810 1940-04-19 2 Strong Norwegian Resistance Bitter Fighting 0n Elverum Front Stockholm, April 1$ STOCKHOLM newspaper reports from say that the Norwegians are still resisting singly at Elverum where bitter fighting is proceeding The Norwegian positions at Elverum appw to be strong and the Germans have been check! at—B O.W. - 810 words
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309 1940-04-19 2 Reuter. Berlin. April 18 The German High Command have issued their version of the naval battle at Narvik, describing it as “the full story of the heroic fight of light German naval forces off Narvik.” It states that the German destroyers under CommanderReuter. - 309 words
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Article105 1940-04-19 2 —Reuter. 100 Drowned In Disaster Off Chekiang Shanghai. April 18. About a hundred poisons. all Chinese, are believed to have been drowned when the “Hwa Min”, a 600-ton steamer under Japanese registry, sank off the Chekiang Coast after striking a reef on April 13. Several survivors—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article24 1940-04-19 2 —Reuter. Rome. April 18 An official communique states that the that Bari has been declared a mil itarv zone is false. —Reuter.!.—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article191 1940-04-19 2 —Reuter. New Turkish Measures I Istanbul, April 18. A bill ensuring “national safety from within” will shortly be introduced in the National Assembly, it is reported from Ankara. Military courts will be established at each army corps headquarters for the trial of offences coming under—Reuter. - 191 words
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Article138 1940-04-19 2 Reuter. Vinson Bill Likely To Be Accepted Washington, April 18. The Vinson Bill, providing for an 11 per cent increase in the United States Navy, seems certain of securing a recommendation to the Senate by the Naval Committee. It is understood that the drop inReuter. - 138 words
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Article53 1940-04-19 2 —Reuter. Danish Training Ship Sent To New York Fair Amsterdam. April 18. It is learned from Copenhagen that the 10,000-ton Danish training ship which went to America last summer for the New York World Fair is to remain in a North Atlantic port until—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article693 1940-04-19 2 NO QUESTION OF ISOLATION Widespread A pprova I )f Mr. Hull's W (truing Washington, April 1 A/JR. CORDELL HULL’S “hands off the Dutch Indie? ment has “rung the bell” in the United States. It is generally felt that no single statement by a igfoi.—Reuter. - 693 words
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377 1940-04-19 2 MR. CHAMBERLAIN ON ENVOYS' TALKS Rugby, April 18. In a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon on the discussions which have been taking place between the Government and His Majesty’s representatives in South Ba stern Burope who have now returned or are returning—Reuter. - 377 words
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Article81 1940-04-19 2 j. —Reuter. New Agreement Signed In Berlin Kaunas, April 18 A new German-Lithuanian trade agreement has been signed in Berlin providing for an annual turnover of about 280 million lits (£14.000,000) or about 65 per cent, of the Lithuanian total foreign trade and is planned toj.—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article80 1940-04-19 2 —Reuter. Allies To Sign Contract Mr. Arthur Purvis, head of the AngleFrench Purchasing Commission, ounced that contracts were signed m York yesterday for “huge quar.tines” Curtis pursuit planes and Doug ers. He added that the contract '-s eluded and would be signet! ic" > diatefr for—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article78 1940-04-19 2 —Reuter Best Committed For Trial London. Apin Best who is alleged to 1' Judge Burgis, Chairman ot shire and Cheshire Conscien ors’ Tribunal, appeared at the Police Court and pleaded n" reserved his defence and w to trial. It was stated that on the the attack Best—Reuter - 78 words
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Advertisement42 1940-04-19 2 D A N C ING i EVERY J WEDNESDAY j FRIDAY A*® J SATURDAY AT THE I E.&O. HOTEL i I 1) Harry Lammert And His Orchestra TEL. 322 ■Kgia /uSHMI JI BBHB. Agents Kee Huat Radio Co., 24, Beach Street, Penang.42 words
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Article, Illustration1770 1940-04-19 3 Continuing THE KIGHTS OP MAN debate rplIE “Daily Herald’" delate is now entering its last week rites Ritchie Calder, Secretary of the Drafting Committee) i 1 G. Wells has said his say, I,,it will return at the end of the Rebate. The1,770 words
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Article192 1940-04-19 3 LEFT THEM £lO,OOO MR. JOHN WATTS, retired London solicitor, who lived at Kent House, Deal, had two good servants, and he made a promise to them. He said they had looked after him for so long and so faithfully that when he died they192 words
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Article51 1940-04-19 3 GERMAN WOMAN HAD CAMERA JAILED Anna Dold, a 40-year-old German lady’s maid, of Cannon Hall, Cannonplace, Hampstead, N.W., was sentenced at Hampstead police court to a month’s imprisonment. Her offence was having a earners without permission. It was said she was not a refugee and had worked in England since51 words
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Article171 1940-04-19 3 Ch arge A gainst Father “Diabolical cruelty" to his baby boy was alieged against an 18-year-old father at Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The baby is two months old and is now in hospital with a broken leg and arm, it was stated. His father, Malcolm Yates, a miller, of171 words
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141 1940-04-19 3 Nurse Evelyn Howell, of Hindolveston, Norfolk, aged 19, is going to marry a 23-year-old soldier. Her mother thinks it is a scandal. Mrs. Howell, who has 12 children, hired a car to take her to Reepham police court, to oppose her daughter’s141 words
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Advertisement200 1940-04-19 3 GIVE YOUR CHILDREN THIS VITAL NERVENOURISHING FOOD Delicious Quaker Oats a abundant source of vitalising— X. A energising Yik thiamin* needed by eVe y 0 u e every day t <■ (Vitamin B t is a food element that nourishes the nerves, promotes energy, aids digestion. Vital to perfect health,200 words
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Miscellaneous65 1940-04-19 3 f’ vtr i wzim Gilbert Wiliiinson JT Jr hyM Jr' LOVEM AND LEAVEM. Don’t tell me; see if I can guess which is your Mum! All in a Day’s Work—■ by Rick Elmos LOST COMMAND 'AzOUL-O Y"*’"} MO S I z 25CT2.1 1 Yj COME. I v\ to me. with65 words
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Article706 1940-04-19 4 Murder Verdict Returned But No Motive Shown Singapore. i Sepoy (Private) Matu Ram, 26-year-old member of the Hyderabad Regiment, murdered i his guard commander, Havildar (Sergeant) Ramji Lal, by shooting him dead at Woodlands on the night of April 6, while on sentry duty, and706 words
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Article238 1940-04-19 4 Further Hearing Recorded Kuala Lumpur. At the resumed hearing of the civil suit in wnich Messrs. Yong Joo Lin, Yong Shook Lin and Yong Loo Lin executors of the will of the late Mr. Yong Nee Chai claim from Mr. Fung Poi Fong damages amounting to238 words
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Article141 1940-04-19 4 Accused Collapses In Dock “Fight, Fight, Fight, and fight to the last! “All of us should know that when we are defeated we will become cattle. “If we are seeking better pay, freedom, and our future happiness, we must unite and we shall become stronger daily.”141 words
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Article, Illustration55 1940-04-19 4 THE ju. Ox- MIND of Miss Margaret McKay saved the life of baby Marcia Harrison recently. The child was in a pram which Miss McKay pushed from the path of a bus at Marble Arch, London, beforebeing knocked down and injured. Marcia is seen with55 words
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Article232 1940-04-19 4 Inspector Of Schools Perl onus Ceremony Kuala Lumpur. THERE was a large gathering at the Pudu English School on Wednesday evening when the unveiling ceremony of the tablet on which was inscribed the names of all donors of $lOO and over towards the cost of232 words
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Article752 1940-04-19 4 Car Crashes Into Wall Of Embankment Kuala Lumpur. rpHE story of how two young English-speaking Sikhs, after A a bout of drinking at a Batu Road bar near the Odeon Cinema, drove down Batu Road towards the Town Hall in zigzag fashion in a752 words
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Article305 1940-04-19 4 Defendant Fined And No Confiscation Kuala Lumpur. Summoned before Raja Ayoub (Third Magistrate. Kuala Lumpur) on Wednesday morning for possessing a wireless set without a current licence. Mr. L.B.M. Ariffin tendered a plea of guilty and w’as fined $2O. It was stated that the set in. question305 words
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189 1940-04-19 4 Opening Homes For Women The Bishop of Malacca, the Rt. Rev. Adrian Devals, has brought to Malaya a famous Order of nuns, the Good Shepherd Order, to establish homes for women in his diocese. Five Irish sisters have come from Ceylon and have settled189 words
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335 1940-04-19 4 JFas In Habit Of Conveying Things For Friends “T BROUGHT the bag to Singapore for a friend in Hong Kong. I knew nothftig about what was inside. It was locked and I did not have a key,” said Koh Chin Guan, a Teochew cabin335 words
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Article475 1940-04-19 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay April 17 It is suggested that readers should cut out this news m Romanised Mala» 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 be475 words
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Advertisement180 1940-04-19 4 M— s WERE PRETTY SERIOUS WHEN... sounds BAD.. A X > (BUT I THINK I KNOW THE I \f 50 VOUR N|RVES vpc pm REASON. YOUR HABIT OF TAKING I d AND IRRITABILITY /f wo ed about SO MANY MOT DRINKS AT MEAL- I r* Il HAVE YOU IN TIME180 words
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Article151 1940-04-19 5 Gifts Of Cigarettes Recently a selection was published from hundreds of cards received by the hon. secretary of the Malaya Patriotic Fund from British and Indian soldiers in France, expressing their thanks for gifts of cigarettes made to them from the Fund through the agency151 words
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Article69 1940-04-19 5 Public Meeting At King Street Tonight A public meeting will ibe held at a si —u.ily erected pavilion at King Street ton, ht at 9 o’clock nn the occasion of 'he lArthday celebration of the Holy P i'het Mohamed. •’“ulana Moulvi Hafiz Shaik Abdullah y V'ttghribi69 words
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Article56 1940-04-19 5 rench Appreciation Of Generosity London. Alice, as the patron of the Committee for the French Red has accepted the Malay States file laboratory units. A special as given at the French EmM. CorNn, who described the ‘extraordinarily generous.” He ut that there will be one56 words
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Article226 1940-04-19 5 Chinese Fined $5OO In Ipoh Ipoh. A fine of $5OO, in default six months rigorous imprisonment, was imposed o> the Ijioh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe on a middle-aged Kneh Chinese Yong Chan, who was convicted yesteiday on a charge of assisting in the226 words
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Article194 1940-04-19 5 Malay Fisherman Acquitted And Discharged Ipoh. AMAR BIN HASHIM, the 20-year-old Malay fisherman who had been charged with the murder of one Yusuf bin Sahat, on the high seas off Kuala Kurau on the morning of January 8 this year, was acquitted and discharged by194 words
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Article139 1940-04-19 5 Kulim. Steps are being taken by the Kulim Sanitary Board to improve conditions in front of the market where a large number of hawkers are at present stationed. To remove obstruction to traffic, it has been decided to prevent hawkers putting up their stalls in front of139 words
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696 1940-04-19 5 The First Of Its Kind In State LARGE GATHERING OF OFFICIALS PRESENT Alor Star. r first padi exhibition to be held in this State was declared open by His Highness the Regent of Kedah on Wednesday morning before a big gathering of officials who696 words
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Article96 1940-04-19 5 Two-year Old Girl The Victim Ipoh. Bail in the sum of $2OO was allowe i to a middle-aged Chinese, Lee Kooi, who claimed trial before the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P.F.Y. Radcliffe, yesterdav to a charge of having snatched a gold chain from a 2-year old96 words
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Article161 1940-04-19 5 Came To Penang To Collect Salary O. Smith, an alien from Thailand, appeared before Mr. A. W. Bellamy in the Police Court yesterday on a charge of failing to report his arrival at Penang at the Alien's Office on April 17. The accused pleaded161 words
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Article66 1940-04-19 5 Miss Lim Poh Lian And Mr. Chin Thin Mann Ipoh The marriage will take place on Friday. May 3. at the Ipoh Town Hall of Mr. Chin Thin Mann, of the Medical College, Singapore, son of the late Mr. Chin Seni Lin. and brother of Mr. Chin66 words
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Article473 1940-04-19 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. R. P. J. Rycroft, 0.C.P.D., Krian Parit Buntar. who had been on official duty to Ipoh has returned. Mr. C. H. Dakers, Protector of Chinese Perak, is expected to go on Home leave some time in August. He is to be succeeded by Mr. S. E. King.473 words
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Article129 1940-04-19 5 Accident On Road To Sungei Patani Sungei Patani. A bus. vas involved in an accident at the 261 mile-stone (Sungei Toh Pawang) on the road leading to Gvrun from Sungei Patani on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. The bus. it is learned, was going in the129 words
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Advertisement213 1940-04-19 5 TONIGHT AT THE NEW WORLD FRIDAY, 19th APRIL, 1940. 1 Gt uni Nooran Opera “Maharaga Hai ischandra”. Half Price to all seats. 2 iantonese Wayang “Thip Hit Ng Fah Sun”. 3 Metropole Talkies “Man Hunters At The Caribbean” “Red RiverValley”. 4 Merry-Go-Round 5 cts. Adults or Children. 5. («lobe Talkies213 words
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Advertisement433 1940-04-19 5 EXHAUSTED BY FEVER? Then read this:— You are not out of danger when fever has subsided. The weakness it leaves behind exposes you to relapse, or fresh infection. You must rebuild your worn-out body immediately and quickly. The way to do this is to find a food' that soothes the433 words
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Miscellaneous59 1940-04-19 5 3 SHOWS TODAY TOMORROW AT 3.00 6.15 9.30 P.M. J MATINEE AT REDUCED PRICES JL JBte 15; 30 AND 50 CENTS. Controlled By SHAW BROS. LTD., Singapore. T( il< MOST BREATH-TAKING, WORLD-SHAKING. HISTORY MAKINGTHRILLER. see WHY THAT BOMB EXPLODED TOO LATE! BRITISH INTELUGEMCE .Wt 1^.7,,uk.l MORNING SHOW TO-MORROW AT 1159 words
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Miscellaneous154 1940-04-19 5 It’s a Winner From Paramount QUEEN'S 3 SHOWS TODAY At 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. MATINEE REDUCED PRICES DOWNSTAIRS 15, 30 50 CENTS. SEE the Beautiful Exotic Star of “Jungle Princess” and “Hurricane” DOROTHY LAMOUR As MISS LAN YIN In the battlefields of war-torn China PASSAGE” with AKIM TAMIROFF JOHN HOWARD154 words
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Article567 1940-04-19 6 QINCE the taking over Gt’ tht Premiership by Admiral Yonai, a new Japanese move has been expected. This has been crystallising within the last few days, when the situation with regard to Holland, in the European war, verged on the precarious. The Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Arita,567 words
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Article428 1940-04-19 6 Straying Cattle J 1 seems that nowadays anyone in England wishing to take a cow on the roads after dark, he must “faintly illuminate it from the rear.” Interviewed the other day by an enterprising reporter, a pretty little Jersey cow said; “Why you tiresome humans cannot428 words
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Article680 1940-04-19 6 Friday, April 19. I the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. Chamberlain stated that the Government was still following its policy of promoting the security of the Balkan and Danubian countries. rpHERE is no feeling in London that the Balkan countries are in imminent danger680 words
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Advertisement370 1940-04-19 6 i ?7a MM G /WOj !&<_?'7 «HWaWM» l 1. I '1 '‘WRg B® /Av X\ U l dsK I > 4 K W/ /1 w MW w w AISLE AND FAREWELL “So the condemned man ate a hearty knowing me as you do —WW that breakfast pure altruism Oddly enough370 words
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Advertisement31 1940-04-19 6 EVERYBODY’S FAVOURITE For ANY OCCASION < <m;\3 i jmtaMll Produce of THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE Co., COGNAC. Established in 1838. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur. Penang,31 words
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Obituary25 1940-04-19 6 OBITUARY MARY E. MACKAY, beloved wife of D. A. Mac Kay at 1 a.m. this morning. Funeral from Mortuary, General Hospital, at 5 p.m. today.25 words
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235 1940-04-19 7 TWO WOMEN AND CHILD KILLED Damage Estimated At $70,000 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar. j JAMAGE estimated at between $60,000 and $70,000 was caused by a disastrous fire which broke out in the early hours of this morning along the town’s main thoroughfare,235 words
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Article353 1940-04-19 7 Forceful Drama At Queen's ‘■DISPUTED PASSAGE” WITH DOROTHY LAMOUR Disputed Passage,” starring Dorothy Lamour. John Howard and Akim Tame roff. which opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, is a forceful drama of the medical profession with human appeal. Taken from Lloyd Douglas’ novel, the picture deals with353 words
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Article99 1940-04-19 7 Contravened Harbour Regulations Disobeying the order of the Examination Officer cost Hiah Tiang Choo, a junk-owner, $lO or fourteen days’ rigorous imprisonment, when he appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Penang District Court this morning. on a charge of contravening the navigation order regulating the99 words
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Article131 1940-04-19 7 I neniployed Man Founil Dead A tragedy occurred in a house in Macalister Lane at about 10 o'clock this morning, when a Chinese was found dead in one of the rooms of the premises. The unfortunate man. Chin Saik Oon, aged 32 years, was one of the131 words
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Article68 1940-04-19 7 Mr. Ong Keng Huat. proprietor Messrs. Keng Huat Film Co., who left Penang a fortnight ago on an inspection tour of cinema theatres under his control in Singapore Kuala Lumpur Ipoh and Teluk Anson, returned by 'he mall train yesterday morning. Mr Ong Keng Huat68 words
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Article, Illustration167 1940-04-19 7 Former Malayan G. O. C. To Command Troops On Island Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie has been appointed to command the troops m Malta with the act.ng a lk On hi’slrrbl" on the island, he will assume office as acting] Governor. General167 words
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529 1940-04-19 7 A packed house greeted the Sri Paramananda Paskaragana Original j Boys’ Company last night at the Town Hall, Penang when they prei sented the Tamil drama "Rama Leela" in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, organised by the Ladies Section. The show was529 words
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Article64 1940-04-19 7 Loan Of $lOO,OOO Without Interest Singapore. The Department of Information has notified for general information that Mr. P. P. Cbient, a Justice of the Peace of Seremban. Negri Sembiian, has offered to lend to His Majesty’s Government the sum of S 100,000 without interest for64 words
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Article143 1940-04-19 7 Local Poppv Dav (Irganiser The death occurred at one o’clock this morning of Mary E. Mac Kay, wife of Mr. D. A. MacKay of the Eastern Smelting Co., after a few days’ illness. The deceased lady was very popular in Penang and the news143 words
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Article101 1940-04-19 7 Prominent Singaporean To Broadcast Tonight Singapore. Mr. N. A. Mallal. a well-known member of the Indian community and legal profession in Singapore, will broadcast from the Singapore station at 730 toi.ight on India’s War Effort." Mr. Mallal comes from Punjab and is a member of a family101 words
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Article56 1940-04-19 7 Miss Fadillah. the well-known gramophone recordist, entertained an appreciative audience with a number of splendid kronchongs at the Wembley Catnr?t last night. Miss Fadillah will be appearing m the Wembley Cabaret for a few nights. Undoubtedly ore of the best singers to hive come to Penang.56 words
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Article870 1940-04-19 7 Four Chinese Ou Trial At Assizes Madame Khaw Pek Jin (Mrs. Khoo Hong Tat), the occupier of house 15 (now renumbered 18) Bagan Jermal Road, whose house it is alleged four Chinese made preparations to break into for the purposes of gang robbery, was among those870 words
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Advertisement73 1940-04-19 7 DOCTORS CBOOSI 111 MWISH» TRUFOOD FOR THEIR OWA ’KSBABIFS V medical etiquette, ths name is Z published.) r" Ni J la J I I aJTgi 'V' a a TF/1 93/63» •/.IIIJ I 1 I 1 I I After Humanised Trufood, from the 10th to I the24thmonth—FOLLOW-ON TRUFOOD—--1 a complete diet73 words
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Article779 1940-04-19 8 Latest List Of Contributions Amount previously acknowledged) $244.041.96 G. G. Duddell 50 0° Donation by Johan Tin Dredging 500.00 Perak Turf Club (£300) War Loan Bearer Bonds 2,571.43 Hon. Treasurer. Central Indian Committee 3.00 Hon. Treasurer Central Indian Committee 44.30 Hon. Treasurer. Central Indian Committee 46.07 Hon.779 words
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Article155 1940-04-19 8 A coolie while working in a granite quarry at Batu Ferringhi at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon fell from a height of about 40 feet. He sustained severe injuries to the head and body and was removed to the General Hospital in an unconscious condition. His155 words
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Article93 1940-04-19 8 Penang. April 18. 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank') On London Ban* Demand 2/4 1/IC On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/1? Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 1 /It On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3/493 words
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Article239 1940-04-19 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers TIN Ampat 4/104 5/3c A. Amalgamated 6/ 6/3 Ayer Weng 624 674 Batu Seldngor 1.474 1.524 c Bangrin 20/6 21/6 Hitam 40 43 Hong .Fatt 107’4 1.10 Jelapeng 29 30/ Jelebu 72| 77 4 Johan 30 324 K. Lanjut 22/ 22/6 Kamra 1/6239 words
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Article300 1940-04-19 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampats 4/104 5/3c A. Amalg. 5/9 6/3 A. Hitams 21/3 22/3 Bangrins 21/ 22/ B. Selangors 150 1.53 Hong Fatts 1.074 1-10 Jelebus 74 77 Johans 30 32ex Kamras 1/74 1/104 Kamuntings 10/74 11/44 K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 Katus 22/9 23'9 Kramats 11/300 words
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Article290 1940-04-19 8 RUBBERS Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.25 1.32* Ayer Panas 1.274 1.35 Bassetts 45 474 Batu Lintangs 1.024 1.05 c Bentas 974 1.024 Borellis 1.424 1.50 Brogas 674 70 Jndragiris 1.274 1.324 Kempas 2.05 2.10 Kuala Sidims 2.15 2.25 Lunas 1.65 1.75 M. Pindas 1.324 1.374 Mentakabs 40290 words
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Article250 1940-04-19 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MLN ING Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/3cd A. 5/74 6;3 Bangrins 21/6 22/3 B. Selangors 1.50 1.574cd Hong Fatts 1.07 1.10 Jelebus 77| 824 Jelapangs 29/ 30/ Johans 30 33 K. Kamunting 8/14 8/4| K. Kampars 12/3 13/ K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 K. Rivers 1.874 1.95xd Kramats250 words
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Article256 1940-04-19 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat 5/ 5/3c Austral Amal 6/ 6 Ayer Weng 624 67'. Batu Selangor 1.474 1.524 c Hong Fatt 1.07 4 110 J °han 30 32| es Jelebu 75 77 Kampong Kamunting 8/3 3 y Kampong Lanjut 22/ 22/6 Kamra i/ 7 Klang River256 words
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Article47 1940-04-19 8 Stocks of food in storage in Canada at the beginning of 1940 are as follows: Wheat 348.183.288 bushels, meats 82,889,123 pounds., fish 37.500.000 pounds, crea znery butter 41.679.817 pounds, cheese 25,420,656 pounds, dressed poultry 15,097,031 pounds, fresh apples 6.018.110 bushe’s. potatoes 302,007 tons47 words
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Article31 1940-04-19 8 Gypsum production in Canada during the first eleven months of 1939 amounted to 1.290,427 tons, an increase of 39.2 per cent over the corresponding period of 1938.31 words
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Article30 1940-04-19 8 Operating results for quarter ended 31s£ March, 1940. Output of Concentrates Tons 86 Mine Cost £6.600 Estimated Mine Profit on 117 tons sold during quarter £7.50030 words
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Article186 1940-04-19 8 $750 From Anonymous i Donor The Malava Patriotic Fund grand total including donations received up to Apr:’ If, is $1.440.512 09. The donations include Ipoh Bran'b $llO,OOO. Selangor Branch $81.898 6-5 Penang Branch $35.737.72. Pahang Br 1 i 1 $21,000. Kelantan Branch $l2 500. Johor* Branch186 words
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Advertisement355 1940-04-19 8 BANKS filvv! SAVINGS sUetfo t/ou, /o' flaa&tte dollar saved Is an extra dollar earned. A Savings Account Is the best inducement to save. To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to time is to be a contented person. A Savings Account may be opened355 words
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Article517 1940-04-19 9 Two Negligent Drivers Fined Kuala Lumpur. H. N. Logan pleaded guiliy before Rajah Ayoub, the Third Magistrate to a charge of having driven his car 8.1951 negligently along Batu Road on February 25. Mr. G. R. Livett, Officer-in-Charge. Traffic Branch. Kuala Lumpur, prosecuted, while the517 words
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Article36 1940-04-19 9 FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1940 MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of Posting Surface Air Mails for Australia and Java 9.00 a.m. MAIL ARRIVALS .Air Mails from Sumatra and Java —Friday. Air Mails from Great Britain— Friday.36 words
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Article562 1940-04-19 9 Burning The Devils New Delhi, March 1. A skeleton dance was a feature o the picturesque ceremonies with which the Tibetan New’ Year wa-s ushered in at Lhasa this month. Large crowds from all parts of Tibet filled all the available space or the ground and562 words
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Article219 1940-04-19 9 Japanese Press Attacks Government Tokyo, Feb. 16. Leading metropolitan newspapers are assailing the Government for “secrecy” in handling matters of national importance. The Nichi Nichi and Asahi, the capital’s two leading papers, warn the Cabinet its reluctance to discuss matters of urgency in the Diet is219 words
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Article429 1940-04-19 9 Lc-rd Cecil On History Of Nazi Ajijiression Lord Cecil in a recent broadcast from London, recalled that, for the last twenty-five years, his sole interest in public affairs had been to work for peace. After reviewing the history of Nazi aggression in Europe which brought about429 words
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Article266 1940-04-19 9 Captured By London From Leipzig The picture of a Naval officer on convoy duty in the hooded coat which sailors call a "lammy,” comes to mind when mention is made of the part lambskin and other furs are how playing in protecting Britain’s fighting men from the266 words
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Miscellaneous1880 1940-04-19 9 SINGAPORE zhl 1333 kc *7 WhMt A. IBh Gramophone k '’.*A7 W Records. Rubb r. &&M\ soc> X. M||B special Muslim Programme jt Mohameds (From the Studio) 7.00 News in Malay. 7 15 Time. Weather. News and Announcements. 7.3 G “The War from Various Wn A V SHORTWAVE ST ATIONS1,880 words
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Miscellaneous263 1940-04-19 9 PENANG ZHJ 6.08 mc/s (49.3 m). A.M. 7.30 Light Music 7.50 8.8. C. Full News Bulletin (Rebroadcast). 8.10 Close Down, (approx.) P.M. 6.00 Chines? Programme. 6.40 News in Hokkien 6.50 BJB.C. Full News Bulletin (Rebroadlcast). 7.10 Singapore Race Results (approx.) 7.15 Indian Programme 7.40 News in Tamil 7.50 Malay Programme263 words
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471 1940-04-19 10 Acts Prejudicial To Neutrality To Be Scotched Rome, April 18 The Rumanian Cabinet has authorised the Minister of the Interior to take “very severe measures,” to control the entry and sojourn of foreigners in Rumania, according to a despatch from Bucharest. The measures will also be—Reuter. - 471 words
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914 1940-04-19 10 HEAVY BLOWS DEALT ON RETREATING NAZIS Several Planes Destroyed At Trondheim Paris, April 18 According to a Stockholm message, British troops now completely dominate the town of Narvik. The strong British forces are dealing heavy blows on the retreating Germans who prefer to flee—Reuter. - 914 words
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Article431 1940-04-19 10 —8.0. W. and Reuter. Forces Conti ue To Expand Rugby, April 18. Facts now available have shown that the Dominion forces continue to expand. In Canada, in addition to the naxal forces already maintained, an army division has been dispatched to Britain and a second division—8.0. W. and Reuter. - 431 words
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Article61 1940-04-19 10 Reuter. Australia To Buy 49 More Lockheeds Canberra, April 18. Mr. Menzies announced that Austra'ia is buying 49 more Lockheed Hudson plants from the United States costing £12.250.000 mak.ng the total Lockheects purchases 149. Mr. Menzies declared that Austral’a was determined vigorously to support the Allies*Reuter. - 61 words
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96 1940-04-19 10 —Reuter. Fighter Planes In Action London, April 18. Roused from their beds by’ the sound of heavy’ firing, many people at southeast coast towns ran to the sea front late last night, where the sound of an aeroplane engine was followed by a number.—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article29 1940-04-19 10 —Reuter. Paris. April 18. A communique states that towards the end of last night there was activity’ of the contact units west of the Vosges.”—Reuter.*—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article20 1940-04-19 10 —Reuter. Rome. April 18. Port Ban on the Adriatic has been declared .a prohibited area.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 20 words
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Article85 1940-04-19 10 —Reuter. Always Announced As Soon As Possible London, April 18. It is again stated in Official circles that losses to the British units, whether naval or air, are announced to the public as soon as the next of kin has been informed. There is no—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article68 1940-04-19 10 Reuter. olunteer For Service In Armed Forces Shanghai, April 18. A number of Norwegians have volunteered for service for the armed forces at the Norwegian Consulate and many more are expected to register in the near future. As many Finnish and Swedish nationals have been accepted inReuter. - 68 words
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Article85 1940-04-19 10 —Reuter. To Be Respected By Puppet Regime Hankow, April 18. The Nanking Government desires to respect the legitimate interests of third powers but it expects such powers to co-operate, declared Wang Ching-wei, the head of the regime, in a statement to Reuter’s representative yesterday. He declared—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article120 1940-04-19 10 —Reuter. Hague’s Reph To Japanese Inquiry Tokyo, April »n The Foreign Office states th >! the Japanese Minister called the Netherlands Foreign Minuter at the Hague to inquire ou t the Netherlands attitude ;i rding the Netherlands Ea< Indies. The Foreign Minister in ,ph declared that the—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article177 1940-04-19 10 Reuter. Regrettable MoslemHindu Differ» ‘nces London, April is. The Times on today’s delate on Ir/i.s in both Houses says: “The debate came at an opportune time when the situation in India has to some extent deteriorated and when the contradictory demands of the Congress Party and the All-IndiaReuter. - 177 words
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Article240 1940-04-19 10 —8.0. W. German Claim Causes Amusement Rugby, April 18. The announcement, by the German wireless, of “the destruction” of a Sunderland flying boat and the crew was heard, with some amusement, by the persons concerned, after they had returned from their adventure and wen safely back—8.0. W. - 240 words
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102 1940-04-19 10 Reuter. Groin Germany Rugby, April 1' The figures, given in the pamphlet refugees in Britain just published, s that, in September last, the total r. ber from Germany and Central Emu: was about 82,250, of whom 74,000 e 1 from Germany and AustriaReuter. - 102 words
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Advertisement86 1940-04-19 10 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT new services is announced each 28 days from Penang to San Francisco «nd Los Angeles via Pacific thence New York via Panama. This service will be inaugurated by:— S.S. CITY OF SAN FRANCISO LOADING AT PENANG 28th APRIL For full particulars enquire at SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. Agents,86 words
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383 1940-04-19 11 One-goal Victory For Muslims SOLITARY goal scored byF. M. Ismail enabled the Mus- > Jim Recreation Club to def eat the Penang and Province Wellesley Public Works Department by that margin in a First Division soccer match before a fairly large crowd on383 words
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Article117 1940-04-19 11 A.C.S.U. Teams To Meet A.C.S. The following will represent the A.C.S. Union against the A.C.S. in the annual contest: Badminton for G. H. Goh Cup at the A.C.S. Union court today at 5 p.m.— Singles:—l. J. Benjamin; 2. Low Teik Liang. Doubles: —1. Cheah Kim Chiew and117 words
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Article213 1940-04-19 11 (Garrison XI Defeat Marines ne second string of the Penang Garrisons scored a convincing victory O i four goals to one in their Second Division League encounter against the Marine Department Sporting Club “B” on the Renong Ground yesterday. The Marines in the first half had a213 words
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Article259 1940-04-19 11 O.X.A. Beat Salesmen Association Playing before a large crowd at the Hutchings School ground the O.X.A. nonBenders beat the Chinese Salesmen Asso(lation by three goals to nil in a fast and interesting game. Two minutes from the start the Xaverians opened the scoring through Choo Eng. who trapped259 words
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Article87 1940-04-19 11 Prince Tetra Wins From Medley Defiant London. April 18 The Craven Stakes run at Newmarket today resulted as follows: PRINCE TETRA 1 MEDLEY 2 DEFIANT 3 Fourteen ran. Won by three lengths; two lengths be"<xn the second and third. l/'tting: 100/6 —Prince Tetra; ICQ/6 VI dley; 6/1 Defiant.87 words
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Article44 1940-04-19 11 1 three teams—the Joviallads, the 1 A. and the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ have been entered for the Kinta 1 'tt Eadminton Association’s Inter--1 Girls) Singles Tournament. tournament, run on a league 'u, will start early in May. The won it last year.44 words
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Article170 1940-04-19 11 Match On P.S.C. Ground Next Thursday The following have been selected to I play in a Soccer State Trial on Thursday, April 25 on the P.S.C. ground at Western Road. Players are requested to bring both white and coloured shirts. I Colours:—Choong Fong Chin (S.L. R.C.); Sgt.170 words
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Article255 1940-04-19 11 Smile XI Defeat Govt. Services Parit Buntar. In an exciting soccer match played at Bagan Serai on the Trade School padang. the Smile XI defeated the Government Services XI by the odd goal in five yesterday. Fast end to end exchanges were seen. The Smile XI255 words
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317 1940-04-19 11 Players Clash: Arrested By Police Ipoh. The St. Michael’s Institution ground was turned almost into a battlefield yesterday evening a* the end of the second division soccer match between the Old Michaelians’ Association and the Kinta Indian Association “B”, when hundreds of spectators, mostly317 words
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452 1940-04-19 11 COOLTIPT GRAND PRIX FOR PLACES /GOVERNOR’S Cup Day has c ome round at last and although the race lies between the strings cC tne two leading stables it should, none the less, provide a splendid finish, with the proverbial sheet likely to452 words
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Article52 1940-04-19 11 O.X.A. vs Penang Colts On Sunday. April 21 at the S.X.I. ground at 10.30 a.m.— O.XA. —M. Saravanamuttu. W. A. Williams. F. A. Reutens. Ng Kok Seng. L. Lesslar. Cheah Boh Eye, Quah Hock Soon, Khoo Boon Choo, Tan Kim Lum. C. Danker, F. Foley. Reserves: G. Reutens. One52 words
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Article21 1940-04-19 11 The Monthly Medal Competition (Bogey) of the Penang Race Course Golf Club, will be held on April 20 and 21.21 words
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Article240 1940-04-19 11 Baby Low To Meet Tiger Aman rpHRILLLXG boxing is promised' at the New World stadium tomorrow night, for an excellent card is topped by a ten twominute round contest between, two clever little fighters. Baby Low, who has consistently given good accounts of himself since240 words
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Article154 1940-04-19 11 F.L.S. Party Beat A.C.S.U. The Francis Light School Tennis Party beat the A.C.S.U. at tennis on Wednesday 1 and Thursday, April 17 and 18. The following are the results:— WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Tang Gooi Fook and Chin Yoon Ngean beat Khoo Sim Teong and Chee Loon Woh 6—4.154 words
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Article64 1940-04-19 11 TODAY SOCCER: S.L.R.C. vs. P. Garrison C.R.C. Ground. BOXING: Fun Frolic Stadium. TOMORROW SOCCER: Customs A. C. vs. P.C.F.A. Dato Kramat Ground. “C” Malay Coy. vs. Police S.C. Renong Ground. P. G. Malay R.E. vs. Malay C.Y. Glugor Ground. BADMINTON Penang Junior Tournament. Free School Hall. BOXING:64 words
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Article119 1940-04-19 11 Teachers XI Trounced By Police Kulim, April 17 In a Kulun League match, the Kulim Police team defeated the Malay Teachers team by four clear goals on Wednesday evening at the old Kulim padang. The Kulim Police team proved to be too good, scoring two goals in119 words
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76 1940-04-19 11 Wellington, New Zealand, Mar. 26. Three of New Zealand’s best known sportsmen have volunteered for active service with the Dominion’s fighting forces. They are D.AJt. Moloney, New Zealand cricket captain against Sir Julien Chan's team in 1939. V. P. Boot, Empire Games half-mile running champion;76 words
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Advertisement41 1940-04-19 11 Appetites gladly respond to the invigorating tonic properties of i CHIVERS <DIUr (Snaltfft MARMALADE CHIVERS SONS LTD.. THE ORCHARD FACTORY, HISTON. CAMBRIDGE. r -NG. I Try also Chivers’ Jams, Jellies, Canned Fruits and Vegetables. Y Agents SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., PENANG. j41 words
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146 1940-04-19 12 FREEDOM HARD TO BEAT TOMORROW Going Still Remains Heavy (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. very slow gallops were done on the second track at Bukit Timah this morning. The going is still heavy. Rubber Queen, Grand Prix, Sultana and Cooltipt, Van Breukelen’s146 words
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Article1031 1940-04-19 12 1 Acceptances For Tomorrow RACE 1 2.30 P.M. PONIES—CIass I—Division 2—7 Furlongs u 0 NEOL 4y 9.00 Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer Silley >O2 HARFLEUR 6y 8.13 Mr. W. P. Crawford Owner <3O PRATIQUE 4y 8.12 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval J 1 2 NIGHTSHADE 7y1,031 words
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Article23 1940-04-19 12 Reuter. London, April 18. Charlton Athletic beat Fulham byseven goals to five in a South “C” regional soccer match played yesterday.Reuter. - 23 words
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153 1940-04-19 12 PREPARING FOR ACTION IN PACIFIC? Washington, April 19. The importance the United States attaches to the maintenance of the status quo in the Pacific is becoming; increasingly clear. The developments of the past 24 hours have served to focus attention on the AmericanReuter. - 153 words
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Article177 1940-04-19 12 Discussion At Kinta S.B. Meeting Ipoh. At yesterday’s meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board held at the Chairmans Office, members drew the attention of the Chairman. Capt. H. Cockman. to the experimental parking of cars in Station Road. Lt-Col G.M.P. Hcrnidge ajked th? Chairman177 words
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Article78 1940-04-19 12 FRIDAY, APRIL 19. TIN: Penang $125.00 Business done 75 tons Singapore $125.00 CLUBBER: Singapore Spot 36c Penang Spot 36c COPRA: Sundried $3.60 buyers no sellers Black Pepper Nomina’ TAPIOCA: Medium $5.50 sellers Fair Seed $4.80 sellers MCE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs $5.60 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7 4078 words
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Article110 1940-04-19 12 —8.0. W - —8.0. W. British Troops Will Go Anywhere If Needed Rugby. April 18 Major General J. H. Beith—known in the world of letters as lan Hay—Director of Public Relations. War Office, in a speech today said that Britain had made tremendous efforts in the raising of man power. In110 words
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Article153 1940-04-19 12 REUTER. Applauded At End Of Secret Session Paris, April 19. The secret session of the Senate, which began on Tuesday and ended on Thursday, has proved a great personal triumph for M. Reynaud, who spoke for an hour at the end of the debate, reviewing theREUTER. - 153 words
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Article131 1940-04-19 12 QUEEN’S CINEMA Disputed Passage” with Dorothy Lamour, Akim Tamiroff and John Howard, 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA “British Intelligence" with Boiis Karloff and Magaret Lindsay 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR China War Picture 6.15 9.30 p.m. SUN CINEMA “Dick Cheng” (Chinese picture) 6.30 9.30 p.m.131 words
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Advertisement303 1940-04-19 12 THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE (Penang Branch) St. George s Day* 1940 will be celebrated by A FORMAL SUPPER AT THE NEW TURF CLUB BUILDING ON 4th MAY AT 8 P.M. The celebrations will commence at 8 p.m. with pahits during which the Band and Drums of the 3rd303 words
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Advertisement759 1940-04-19 12 Head Office) 21« Penang Road, P^ Qa n a Phone 1477 1478 with extension. Telegrams: "Gazette’’ Penang. of Sobscription for rinang GaaetU and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Local s.S. Delivery F.M.S. Foreign Monthly «2.50 «3.00 «4 (M) Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 <«oc SUNDAY759 words
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