Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 April 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1940-04-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Vol. XCVHI. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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370 1940-04-23 1 By Means Of Parachutes P. 4 TROLS ON LOOK-OUT Germans Driven OH By British Troops STOCKHOLM, APRIL 23. THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF NORRBOTTEN HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS FROM THE FRONTIER THAT TROOPS WERE SEEN LANDING BY PARACHUTE IN SWEDEN. SKI PATROLS HAVE BEEN—Reuter. - 370 words
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Article331 1940-04-23 1 ’—Reuter. ACCLAIMED BY PRESS London. April 23. The present conduct of the war Norway is the object of satis- ction in the British Press. I'he work of the Royal Air rce and the Royal Navy is highly praised and the considerable access of British troops officially’—Reuter. - 331 words
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117 1940-04-23 1 .—8.0. W. Rugby, April 23. 'he Ministry of Supply stated today the equipment of the British troops Norway have been specially designifter consultation with such experts Mr. F. S. Smythe, the famous climand Mr. Edward Shackleton, the >f the polar explorer, as well as lian experts,.—8.0. W. - 117 words
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Article62 1940-04-23 1 —Reuter. Stockholm, April 23. Two Swedish fishing boats wen machine-gunned by a German plane in territorial waters on Monday off the west coast of Sweden. The plane flew low’ to attack. According to the owner, the nationality of both vessels was clearly marked and could not—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article78 1940-04-23 1 —Reuter. Paris, April 23. A communique states: “East of the Moselle, we repulsed, by our fire attack, an enemy detachment which did not succeed in approaching our outposts During the night of April 22, several deep reconnaissances have been carried out by our aviators. During’—Reuter. - 78 words
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76 1940-04-23 1 Americans In Hungary Advised To Leave PARIS, APRIL 23. THE UNITED STATES LEGATION IN BUDAPEST TODAY ADI’IS ED ALL AMERICAN CITIZENS TO RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES WHILE FACILITIES WERE STILL AVAILABLE, ACCORDING TO A BUDAPEST TELEGRAM THE CIRCULAR LETTER SAYS THAT THE LEGATION76 words
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Article226 1940-04-23 1 Trend Of Events In Far East Washington. April 23. Declaring that Japan’s promises in international relations “are worthless” anil that Japan is “seeking to impose her culture on the world by force” RearAdmiral Taussig, former Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, addressing the Senate Naval Committee stated that226 words
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Article, Illustration47 1940-04-23 1 GUARDSMEN GET ON WITH THEIR KNITTING Welsh guardsmen who call in at the Welsh Association Club in Bloomsbury are roped in to assist in wool-holding and knitting. The finished products will be sent to their Welsh comrades serving at the front.47 words
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115 1940-04-23 1 —Reuter. Canton, April 23. The official reopening of the Pearl River on April 20 has not aroused much enthusiasm or optimism in foreign circles here owing to the regulation and restrictions imposed. It is understood that British vessels are still permitted to make—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article61 1940-04-23 1 —Reuter. London, April 22. Planes, believed to be German, were reported off the south-east coast tonight. Heavy gunfire was heard and great flashes were seen just above the water as if bombs were exploding. Aircraft, believed to be German, were also reported off the east coast—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article122 1940-04-23 1 —Reuter. Belgrade, April 23. An appeal to all patriotic Yugoslavs to report immediately everything they “see or learn that is liable to endanger the interests of national defence” has been issued by the Officer Commanding the Belgrade Command. The appeal states: “Foreign secret services recently—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article158 1940-04-23 1 .—Reuter. London. April 23. Figures purporting to show that the British Navy has suffered crippling losses continue to be put forward by the Germans. It is authoritatively stated in London that German warship casualties since the outbreak of the war total 24 without including a large.—Reuter. - 158 words
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Advertisement14 1940-04-23 1 qOW GATE I ,th Malaya Penang: W*'' jjOHd ><™ DISPENSARY LTD.. j>... ang and Ipoh.14 words
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Advertisement264 1940-04-23 1 “SMILER” "fed on COW&GATE 1 GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, H Penang and Ipoh. H SCIENCE WINS It is a well established fact that millions of dollars are expended annually in repairing the damage done by Termites or White Ants as they are commonly called. In a recent press survey, it was264 words
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Article1181 1940-04-23 2 Drive Towards Oslo GERMANS ISOLATED IN TRONDHJEM Reinforcements Not Possible London, April 22. Trondhjem threatened by the Allied forces both from the north and south, a German column from Oslo is apparently trying to fight its way across the country to relieve the garrison isolated—BOW. - 1,181 words
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Article75 1940-04-23 2 —Reuter. Stockholm, April 22. “Numerous violations of our territory by flights over Swedish territory have naturally led the Swedish Government to protest to the German Government,” declared the spokesman of the Swedish Foreign Ministry. He added that they had requested that steps be taken to prevent—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article205 1940-04-23 2 —8.0. W. Construction Well Ahead Of Schedule j Rugby, April 22. The announcement that of France’s four big battleships, two. namely, the 35,000-ton battleships, Richelieu and Jean Bart, will shortly be ready for service and the construction of two sister ships, Clemenceau and Gascogne, is well—8.0. W. - 205 words
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Article50 1940-04-23 2 Reuter. Machine-Gunned By German Plane Amsterdam. April 22. A Dutch trawler. Erim. was machinegunned in the North Sea by a German plane. The Erim succeeded in reaching port. The skipper staled that her colours were plainly visible and that the plane could not have mistaken her identity.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article58 1940-04-23 2 8.0. W. Rugby, April 22. Mr. Charles Brotherton, chairman of a well-known Yorkshire chemical manufacturing firm, has given £250,000 to help welfare work in town and cities in the North and Midlands. A trust yielding £lOO,OOO annually will be formed for welfare schemes in the8.0. W. - 58 words
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Article70 1940-04-23 2 Reuter. NAZI FRONTIER ACTIVITY Luxembourg, April 22 The Germans have constructed landing stages on the German side of the River Moselle and Saure on the frontier between Germany and Luxembourg. They declare that the object is to increase river traffic and relieve the railways. The LuxembourgReuter. - 70 words
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Article412 1940-04-23 2 Extensive Damage To Enemy Bases London, April 22. IT is understood that in the course of last night’s air attack on Aalborg, numerous hits were made on the landug ground with high explosive bombs. Six fires started by cendiary bombs were left blazing in different412 words
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Article20 1940-04-23 2 Reuter. Brussels. April 22 It is announced that army leave has been restored "to a pertain extent.”Reuter. - 20 words
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Article527 1940-04-23 2 Hectic Week For Japanese Chungking, April 19. Analysing the war activities during the past week, a Chinese military spokesman at the regular weekly press conference yesterday declared that the China fronts were most active featuring concerted Chinese attacks one after another in eastern Hupeh,.—Central Chinese News - 527 words
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Article65 1940-04-23 2 —Reuter. Washington, April The State Department has be- n informed that Captain Losey, Assistant United States Military Atta he at Stockholm, was killed when the Germans raided Domtaas, in Norway, from the air on Sunday. Captain Losey is the first Ante >- can killed on land since—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article207 1940-04-23 2 In Five Days Of War In Norway London. April 22 Authoritative quarters in London calculate that in one period of the five days since the Scandinavian war began the Germans lost a hundred planes. It is understood that British bombers met no opposition from German lighter207 words
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Article49 1940-04-23 2 Reuter. Explosion Off S.E. Coast Of England London,. April 22. The Norwegian steamer, Brav re tons, sank after an explosion South-East Coast of England tod. y. 't >• feared that twenty of the cn w thave lost their lives. Four surv:. or landed at a South-East CoastReuter. - 49 words
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Article41 1940-04-23 2 Reuter. Four Purchased From Italy Cartagena. Ap Four destroyers which Swedei from Italy in December have ar en route for Sweden. The squadr includes the transport ship. P: proceed to Sweden after two < which collided had been rReuter. - 41 words
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Article29 1940-04-23 2 —Reuter. Moscow, A' M. Molotov received the Japa bassador on Sunday for a sec within three days. It is under: the interview was connected with negotiations.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Advertisement132 1940-04-23 2 /WHEN STRENGTH \IS FAGGED J ZtoenX 0 I YOU NEED J 1 -1. Jy L Do you feel weak, run-down? Do you tire easily? Ar Then you need Waterbury’s Compound to build M v U you up—to help restore normal health and vigour. Waterbury’s Compound contains pure liver and /A132 words
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Article, Illustration1482 1940-04-23 3 letters have been received in the correspondence debate fA Ritchie Calder) that publication of them all would occupy t h' h daily for a year. v a further selection is given. IRe have the contrast bciring Couth in Michael Ayrton and Long Experience in1,482 words
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Article362 1940-04-23 3 New Ye or Vow of 1862 piGHTEEN-YEARS-OLD John J. Jackson Barstow, son of the Rector of Filey, Yorkshire, was given a diary for Christmas. hich, no doubt, was partly why he made a New Year resolution to write each night of his day s events362 words
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Article283 1940-04-23 3 A SLIM, fair-haired girl who has been the receptionist in the New Norfolk Hotel, Praedstreet, Paddington, W., during the last two months, has charmed visitors and staff. The other day her place was taken by another woman, and inquirers were surprised to learn that she283 words
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411 1940-04-23 3 ATIGHT clubs and bottle parties are springing up in the West 1 End at the rate of two or three a week. At least 600 such places are now flourishing in the West End, Soho, and Bloomsbury—an all-time record for London,411 words
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Advertisement131 1940-04-23 3 —f Your j i___[H Best Friend rrry DAT Pure and delicately medicated, LIU rvl Cuticura Talcum cools and com|f CT AMD forts baby's tender skin and •bOI I nIMU keeps it sweet and wholesome. AND I COP Shaken on the skin after the y’l/ I VVK bath it protects against131 words
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Miscellaneous54 1940-04-23 3 Smile WCwC*' tl'l A t! I IKk'' i 'frlH f x 7 KiiJidb i I! I o a ask- cie- -1 Wv* There is no sign of a break in the ice which covers the sea round the Scandinavian and German coasts. —News Item “This is where we dro p54 words
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Miscellaneous24 1940-04-23 3 j WHAT A WAR! j By Gilbert Wilkinson J SVi ASTIR and SIEGFRIED "Quick! \our umbrella! It’s started to J t pamphlet again.’’ J24 words
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1173 1940-04-23 4 Are We Al With Germany OR ONLY WITH THE NAZI PARTY (By A Diplomatic Correspondent) TV HEN the war began many people in Britain re convinced that the German nation had been tricked and cajoled by a party of unscrupulous gangsters. German people, it1,173 words
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Article289 1940-04-23 4 Dissension At Black Sea Port NEWS from a reliable source of a German-Russian transport muddle in the Rumanian Black Sea port of Constanza, which throws much light on the Russian oil transport problem, is quoted by the Daily Telegraph’s Special Correspondent in Bucharest. The Dockers’ Union refused289 words
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328 1940-04-23 4 Embarrassing Hams: Irrelevant Cheese IN view of the curious misconceptions which have arisen in some quarters with regard to the adequacy of British food supplies, the recent statement by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food was timely. “We feel absolutely confident,” he328 words
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Article459 1940-04-23 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay April 20. It is suggested that readers should cut out this new* 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 be459 words
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Article241 1940-04-23 4 Fewer Deaths Recorded Last Year Kuala Lumpur. By 2740 to be exact the death rate for the F.M.S. during the lasi year under review, was the lowest ever recorded. According to official statistics just published, in 1939 in the Malay i States numbered 37,267, the rate241 words
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305 1940-04-23 4 S’pore A.C.S. Annual Prize-Giving Day “There are highways of democracy which I feel sure we shall have to tread much more than we are doing now,” said the Rev. Dr. H. B. Amstutz, addressing the boys of the Anglo-Chinese School, Cairnhill Road, at the annual305 words
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Advertisement22 1940-04-23 4 unchanging quality I ji OSKg f g Mr TIGER BEER MADE FROM THEFIIEST malt hops yeast Distributed by Fraser Cf Weave Ltd.22 words
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Miscellaneous8 1940-04-23 4 All in a Day's Work—by Rick Elnies ANNO'8 words
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82 1940-04-23 5 former Senior I nofficial Member Hon. Mr. H. Weisberg, the Actnial Secretary, at the commencethe Legislative Council meeting aay paid a tribute to the Hon. Mr. Cherry, former Senior Unofficial who has gone on leave. Government, he said, was forto have at its disposal82 words
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Article, Illustration1522 1940-04-23 5 ASSOCIATION THE ONLY “MOUTHPIECE” Chairman Hopes For Council Representation 44rpHE Straits Chinese British Association is the only mouthpiece which voices the aspirations of the Straits Chinese,” said Dr. Lim hwee Leong, presiding at the annual meeting of the Association yesterday. Continuing, he said that he1,522 words
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281 1940-04-23 5 Dance Held instead (If Ball Ipoh. Members of the St. George s So- 1 ciety (Perak) held a dance at the i Ipoh Club on Saturday night instead of the annual Ball in celebration of St. George’s Day (.April 23) in view of the281 words
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Article514 1940-04-23 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Dr. and Mrs. E. Noronha, who have been spending a holiday in Singapore, have returned to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. R. D. Wilkie hag been granted a Commission as Second-Lieutenant in the S.S.V.F. Dr. Chang Hoey Chan, Assistant Health Officer, Lower Perak, has proceeded to Tanjong Malim on short514 words
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Article54 1940-04-23 5 An elderly Chinese is reported to have consumed a large dose of opium in his house in Maxwell Road yesterday. He was brought to the Central Police Station where a charge of attempted suicide was preferred against him. His condition is not serious, but he is54 words
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Article32 1940-04-23 5 Annual Meeting Today The annual general meeting of the Church of St. George the Martyr Penang, will take place in the Parsonage. 20. Pangkor Road, today at 6 p.m.32 words
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Article90 1940-04-23 5 The Staff of the Posts and Telegraphs Department. Penang and Province Wellesley have contributed $29-45 to the China Relief Fund. Recent callers at Malaya House were: Mr. E. H. Woodthorpe, late of Kuala Selangor, whose home is at Cottesmere, Bocking, Braintree; Mr. G. W. Treble, late of90 words
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Article139 1940-04-23 5 Serious Offence On Step-daughter At the Penang Assize Court yesterday, a Province Wellesley Malay tapper. Pamin bin Taman, charged with having committed rape on his 9-year-old step-daughter at Kampong Lima Kongs:, Sungei Bakap. on January 18 this year was unanimously found guilty by the jury and139 words
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Article134 1940-04-23 5 Caught Distilling Liquor Acting on information received, the Excise Department led by Mr. C. P. Bayley, Customs Officer, conducted a raid on a house at Tanjong Kerta Sanggol about 8 p.m. on the previous day, and arrested a Chinese seaman whose name was given as Chua Tam134 words
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Advertisement85 1940-04-23 5 TONIGHT LWIES GUEST NIGHT AT THE NEW WORLD 11 'ESDAY, 23RD APRIL 1940. 1. Dean-Tijah Dramatic Co. “The Bride Of Paradise”. 2. antone.se Wayang “Geh Chot Foo Leong Khuan” Part 2. S. Metrojwle Talkies “Fisherman’s Wharf”. 4 Werry-Go-Kound 5 cts. Adults or Children. 6 Globe Talkies “River Girl” (Cantonese Talkie).85 words
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Advertisement185 1940-04-23 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. TUESDAY, 23rd APRIL 1940 LADIES GUEST NIGHT AT BOTH PARKS. WEMBLEY PARK MUN NIN CHENG SUN SEE TOY CANTONESE OPERA: “SENG THONG SOO HAN KEE” Part 2 NOORAN OPERA OF MALACCA: Inche Ahmad Dadida presents “GANG IN BALT'. With Latest Bali Dances CAPITAL TALKIES: “DEVIL’S185 words
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Miscellaneous95 1940-04-23 5 plight Back For Repeat Screening n jfespoOM* To Numerous Requests REX Controlled by SHAW BROS., LTD., Singapore. FOR ONE DAV ONLY Slit Hl'S TODAY AT 6.15 9.30 p.m. ANN HARDING with BASIL RATHBONE in •LOVE FROM A STRANGER” m the play by Frank Vosper. On A Short Story By Agatha95 words
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Miscellaneous132 1940-04-23 5 STILL DRAWING CROWDS Everyone Agrees It’s The Best Cantonese Picture Seen For Some Months QUEEN'S Last 3 Shoius Today 3 p.m., 6.30 9.30 4 GREAT STARS IN ONE MIGHTY FILM ‘’’STOLEN LOVE” WITH SIT KOK SIN. LEE E. LIN, NG CHOR FAN, CHIANG BENG HA Broke All Box-Office Records For132 words
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Article272 1940-04-23 6 4 T the annual general meeting yesterday of the local Straits Chinese British Association, Dr. Lim Chwee Leong, the President, referred again to the question of Council representation. lie said that it was only a matter of time before this privilege is granted to the Association. We272 words
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Article195 1940-04-23 6 IN “a study of accident proneness among motor-drivers,” Mr. E. Farmer and Mr. E. G. Chambers, of the Industrial Health Research Board of the Medical Research Council, publish their conclusion, founded on an impressive body of evidence, that proneness to accidents is an important factor in their195 words
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Article47 1940-04-23 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA "Stolen Love” (Chinese Picture) 3. 630 9.30 p m. REX CINEMA “Love From A Stranger” with Ann Harding and Basil Rathbone. 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR “Punjab Mail” 6.00 9.30 p.m. SUN CINEMA "Frigid Night Murder” (Chinese picture) 6.30 9.30 p m.47 words
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Article414 1940-04-23 6 He have been reading about the actress who, in the excitement of one of those thrilling parlour games so beloved by all listeners, said “H*** while broadcasting for the 8.8. C. This reminds me of that famous occasion when Gladstone addressed the House on the subject of414 words
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Article755 1940-04-23 6 Tuesday, April 23. FTHE I nitcd States Legation in Budapest have advised all the \merican citizens in Hungary to return to America while facilities arc still available. r pHE Legation denies how1 ever that it is in possession of any information which would lead755 words
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Article1514 1940-04-23 7 proposal To Govt. To A ppoint Committee Of Inquiry Singapore. PH AT there were no objections to the proposal to appoint a »ody to inquire into the practicability of a War Loan in olony was made by H.E. the Officer Administering the vernment, the1,514 words
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Article114 1940-04-23 7 In a French wood “somewhere in the R..A.F. area” there stands a perfect reproduction of a Red Indian totem pole. Visitors to the station, walking through the wood, stare in surprise at the pole, which has heads of chickens, wolves, bears and dogs, carved all over114 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-04-23 7 Picture of six-week-old David Jones (in the arms of mother), of Guildford. Surrey, who survived when given poison in mistake for dill-water. His father. Mr. Edward Jones, supplied with the wrong bottle at J chemist's, was traced following a warning broadcast by the 8.8. C.49 words
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120 1940-04-23 7 TO SEE GOVERNMENT REGARDING ARREST OF FVICHEWS IN K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. A delegation of three, appointed by members of the Malayan Fuichew Association, will leave today for China to confer with officials of the Kwangtung Provincial Government regarding the120 words
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Article874 1940-04-23 7 Causing Death Charge A T the Assize Court this morning be- I fore Mr. Justice Aitken and a special jury an elderly looking Chinese i was charged with causing the death of a compatriot on January 25 at living Road, Penang. Accused claimed trial and was874 words
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Article100 1940-04-23 7 NIGHT AMBUSH Ipoh. Five Chinese, alleged to have planned a gang robbery at Falim on Saturday night, have been detained by the Perak Detective Branch. On Saturday night, shortly after 10.30 officers and men of the Branch under Mr. H, G. Beverley, O.C.D. lay in100 words
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Article235 1940-04-23 7 Falling Palm MIDNIGHT TRAGEDY AT S. PINANG Balik Pulau. Tragedy overtook a Chinese family of Sungei Pinang, a village four miles from Balik Pulau, in the early hours of yesterday morning when a woman named Chong Kee Jin was hit by a falling coconut palm resulting235 words
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Article144 1940-04-23 7 Amount Equal To Last Y ear’s Total Appearing before the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Ferrer, yesterday, on two charges namely: subjecting chandu-dross to artificial heat and possession of 13.7 pellets of non-Govern-ment chandu. Khuan Wengi Chor, on pleading guilty to the charges, was fined $5144 words
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Advertisement71 1940-04-23 7 r iw Gate. Not only for its pleasant, SOOthing flavour, but for the Agents for Malaya (.Siarth) and Penang Island—feeling of contentment and the Georgetown dispensary ltd., penang. satisfaction they associate with it— South Devon I I dental something I wM M I I B Appointment about Gate they were71 words
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Article152 1940-04-23 8 First Half Month Of April Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd. (Karangan) hours run 313, cubic yards treated 73,000, total piculs 316, nett value $22,752. Thabawleik Tin Dredging Limited hours run 317 cubic yards treated 64,000 total piculs 157, nett value $13,232. Pungah Tin Dredging Limited No. I hours152 words
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Article86 1940-04-23 8 Two Chinese And Malay Claim Trial Taiping. Alleged to have cheated one Tan Ching of Taiping of property valued «t $6OO on April 2, a Malay and two Chinese of Bruas were arrested and produced before Raja Salim in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to answer to the charge.86 words
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Article713 1940-04-23 8 Sequel To Free Fight .At The End Of Game Ipoh. “You had better give up footbail, if you cannot control your temper,” said the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, yesterday to F. W. Ayres, an O.iM.A. player, and to another player, Murugiah of the713 words
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Article95 1940-04-23 8 Penang, April 22, 1946. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/ie On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/1? Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/lt On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3/4 Lire95 words
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Article286 1940-04-23 8 Ricsha-owner’s Son On Three Charges A.~ a sequel to a car crash an 18-year-old Chinese, Chan Chow Bah. was produced before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, in the Penang Third Police Court, yesterday on three charges. They were (1) driving car K. 3456 in a negligent manner286 words
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Article178 1940-04-23 8 Policeman Foils Theft Attempt I Taiping. Three young thieves were ordered oy Raja Salim to be caned yesterday. This was the sequel to the theft of ten gunnybags which Muniandy, Velayutham and Subramanium nearly got away with if the suspicion of a policeman had not been roused.178 words
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Article118 1940-04-23 8 Disorderly Conduct Case Taiping. The fact that he was a Malay should not nake him try to lord it over a Tamil colleague, but that he should work amicably with others although of a different nationality was the advice which Rajn Salim, the Taiping Magistrate, gave to118 words
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Article329 1940-04-23 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.25 1.30 Alor Gajah 85 90 Ayer Hitam 90 1.00 Batu Lintang 1.00 1.05 c Bedford 90 95 Benia 95 1.00 Broga 65 674 Bukit Kepong 1.30 1.40 Connemara 1.30 1.40 Indragin 1.25 1.30 Kamasan 1.20 1.30 Kluang 65 70 New Scudai329 words
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Article251 1940-04-23 8 List Of Latest Penang Donations The Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China as Treasurers of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, acknowledge receipt of the following Penang subscriptions:— Amount previously acknowledged $112.113.16 Monthly payment by L. S. Dodd 10.00 Contribution for the month of April from European Government251 words
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Article233 1940-04-23 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers TIN Ampat 4/104 5/14 Ayer Hitam 20,3 21/3 Bangrin 20/6 21/6 Batu Selangor 1.474 1.524 c Burma Malay 22 23/ Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatt ljos 1.074 Ipoh 23/6 24/6 Jelapang 29 30/ Jelebu 724 774 Kamra 1/6 19 Kamunting 10 6 11/6 Katu-233 words
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Article300 1940-04-23 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Arnpats 4/104 5/14c A. Amalg. 5/9 6/3 A. Hitams 21/ 22/ Bangrins 21/ 22/ B. Selangors 1.484 1.514 Hong Fatts 1.05 1.074 Jelebus 74 77 Johans 30 32ei Kamras 1/74 l/DH Kainuntings 10/74 11/44 K. Lanjuts 22/3 22/9 Katus 22/9 23/9 Kramats 11/300 words
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Article268 1940-04-23 8 RUBBERS Buyers Allenbys 25 Ayer Panas 1.27. j 2 Bassetts 42 Batu Lintangs 1.024 1 Bentas 97 Borellis i. 42i Brogas Tndragiris 127* Kempas 2 .05* Kuala Sidims 2.15 Lunas j 65 M. Pindas i, 32 l r Mentakabs 40 New Scudais 92.. Nyalas 75 Pajams268 words
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Article218 1940-04-23 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Seilers Arnpats 5/ 5/3cd A. Amalgamateds 5/6 6/ Bangrins 21/6 22/3 B. Selangors 1.50 1.574cd Hong Fatts 105 1.09 Hitams 39 41 Jelebus 724 Jelapangs 29/ 30/ Johans 30 K. Kampars 12/3 13/ K. Lanjuts 22/ 22/9 Kuchais 1.55 1.62’ Kramats 10/6 11' Kundangs 14218 words
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Article311 1940-04-23 9 Railways’ Shocking Condition Amsterdam. The shocking industrial conditions in Austria, with factories closed down, I and more closing daily; with unemployment a national problem steadily becoming worse, were revealed graphically by information that has filtered out of the once-aristocratic country. The great Viennese chocolate and baking factories311 words
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Article143 1940-04-23 9 “Hitler Despises The Arab people and considers the Orient uncivilised.” This is the title of an article in Al-Marahil by Najati Sidki a noted young Moslem writer, who proves by quotations from “Mein Kampf” that Hitler’s real intention is to conquer the East for feeding the143 words
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Article591 1940-04-23 9 Reuter. Ail Ready For Big Offensive “If the Germans attack, let us make no mistake about it, the attack will be colossal in weight,” declared Captain Cyril Falls, military correspondent of The Times, in a broadcast from the 8.8. C. last night in which heReuter. - 591 words
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Article131 1940-04-23 9 Mr. Sta Maria And Miss Mary D’Souza Seremban. The wedding of Mr. Harry (“Bonnie”) Sta Maria and Miss Mary Lilian D’Souza of the tutorial staff of the King George V School, Seremban. daughter of Mrs. Josephine D’Souza was solemnised on Saturday morning at the Church of Visitation the131 words
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Miscellaneous2477 1940-04-23 9 rome hongkong i4B a.m. News in English <3115 One frequencies ?|c£ J 9 A English (19.61 nr. 25.40 m.) j used. BaKk 435 (Approx.) News in English ZBW4. \*^W— m.). 6.50 News in English (31.02 m.) ZBW2. 6.09 Me s <49.26 m.) jS| 7.20 News in English (19.61 m; 25.402,477 words
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Miscellaneous330 1940-04-23 9 ROME 1.48 a.m. News in English <31.15 m.) 2.45 News in. Enalish (19.61* m; 25.40 m.) 4.35 (Approx.) News in English (31.15 m.) 6.50 News in English (31.02 m.) 10.20 News in Englisn (19.61 m; 25.40 m; 31.15 m.' 1.55 p.m. News in English (19.61 m; 31.15 mj C. 35330 words
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Article53 1940-04-23 10 5. —Reuter. No Political Significance Whatever London. April 22. The Russian-Yugo-Slavian trade negotiations are of no political significance whatever, according to a commentary broadcast by the Belgrade Radio, which stated that the only purpose of the negotiations was to establish contact of a purely economic nature between5.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article53 1940-04-23 10 Four Red Clay Figures Unearthed Chungking. April 20 Four red clay figures are among the things unearthed on the sixth day of the excavation of the Han tombs on the north bank of the Kialing River opposite Chungking. A three-foot iron sword and some pottery were also found.53 words
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Article58 1940-04-23 10 —8.0. W. Investigations Not Yet Complete Rugby, April 22. The Court of Enquiry, investigating the causes of the explosion at a North London factory, continued its sittings today. Its investigations are not yet complete. The Court includes representatives of the workers at the factory, the Ministry of—8.0. W. - 58 words
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Article73 1940-04-23 10 —8.0. W. Rugby, April 22 Mr. G. n. Barnes, well-known Labour the m d e^ today He w as a member of the Lloyd George Cabinet during the last "ar and took a prominent part in the establishment of t he International Labour Of the—8.0. W. - 73 words
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567 1940-04-23 10 NOW IN FULL SWING Neutrals Impressed By ‘lnformal Efficiency' Stockholm, April 22 It is believed that General Carton de Wiart commands the British troops in Norway and Swedish newspaper correspondents are much impressed by the difference in the atmosphere prevailing with the British—Reuter. - 567 words
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Article77 1940-04-23 10 Reuter. To Be Presented Today J London, April 22 Sir John Simon will open his first full War Budget in the House of Commons on April 23. In view of the importance of this statement of Britain’s financial position and plans for financing the war itReuter. - 77 words
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Article35 1940-04-23 10 —Reuter. Summoned To Berlin By Hitler Rome. April 22. It is now revealed that the German Ambassador. Herr von Mackensen, flew to Berlin yesterday by special plane at the urgent summons of Hitler.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article604 1940-04-23 10 Fighting On Yellow River Banks bank’’ is established. —Chinese Central News. Chungking. April 20 The Chinese forces are engaging 4.000 Japanese troops at the north of Maotsintu. a fern crossing on the north bank of the Yellow River in South Shansi Province. Tiie invaders are attempting tobank’’ is established.—Chinese Central News. - 604 words
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Article35 1940-04-23 10 —Reuter. Resigning Ministership To Canada Ottawa. April 22. Mr. Cromwell. U.S. Minister to Canada, announces that he is resigning nest month in order to run for Democratic nomination as Senator for New Jersey.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article132 1940-04-23 10 operative movement.—Chinese Central News. Szechwan And Sikang To Produce 2,000,000 Chungking, April 20 The Chinese Industrial Co-operative Headquarters have announced the intention to produce 2.000.000 woollen army blankets iii the Szechwan-Sikang area this year. Half million workers co-operating with several hundred small units are rushing the job. Mr.operative movement.—Chinese Central News. - 132 words
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Article63 1940-04-23 10 —Reuter. New Roofs Damaged By Shrapnel London, April 22. Apart fiom new roofs damaged by shrapnel from the terrific anti-aircraft artillery, no damage resulted from last night s raid on the south-east coast. It is established that the raiders approached from the north-east flying low’ and—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article181 1940-04-23 10 •.—Reuter. Former Dean Of Faculty, H.K. University London. April 22. The death is announced of Dr. Francis Clark M.D., M.R.C.P., D.P.H. He also qualified as a barrister-at-law, being a membet of the Middle Temple. After taking his degree at St. Bartholomew's and Middlesex Hospitals, he proceeded•.—Reuter. - 181 words
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Article90 1940-04-23 10 —Reuter. Compulsory Labour Law To Be Enforced Stockholm. April 22. Fresh precautionary measures were announced on Saturday. The Government have asked Parliament to enforce the lawconcerning the compulsory labour service which were originally passed for use in an emergency. It also requested a credit for 65.000.000—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article136 1940-04-23 10 —Reuter. Paris Region Approached Paris, April 22. A number of German aeroplanes engaged in reconnaissance flights attempted to reach the capital, but. flying at a great height, sheered off in another direction after reaching what is known as the Paris region while French machines made several'.—Reuter. - 136 words
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Article135 1940-04-23 10 —Reuter. Exploits Of Two British Submarines London, April 22. British submarines the “Truant’’ and the Tritan,” have now returned to their bases after their recent exploits in the Skagerrak and the Kattegat. It is now revealed that before the torpedoing and the sinking of the German cruiser—Reuter. - 135 words
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Article102 1940-04-23 10 Reuter ANOTHER RAID ON AALBORG London, April 22 The Air Ministry announces that enemy air base at Aalborg was aea,n successfully attacked last night by Br bombers. Extensive damage was don high explosive and incendiary bon Several fires caused by earlier a*’. were still burning opReuter - 102 words
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Article144 1940-04-23 10 s.—Chinese Central News. Over 250 Evacuated To Szechwan Chungking. April 2( It is revealed that the total value of factories moved to Szechwan Province since the war is more than $200.000 000, according to a report made at the seconc. annual meeting of the Association of Evacuated Factoriess.—Chinese Central News. - 144 words
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Article70 1940-04-23 10 Reuter. Dangers Of Trade Talks W ith Russia Paris, April 22. Commenting on the possibility o£ trade talks between Great Britain and Russia, the newspaper, “Le Matin,” says: “We hope England and France will distinguish clearly the risk of such nego" tiations. A policy that resulted in makingReuter. - 70 words
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Article81 1940-04-23 10 European waters might cost them.” —Reuter. Vi hat Holland Has To Be Thankful For Paris. April 22. Emphasising the exposed position of the Netherlands Indies if Holland is attacked, Pertinax writes in “L'Ordre": “Smaller states with fine colonies would then be able to measure theEuropean waters might cost them.”—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article75 1940-04-23 10 Reuter. Germans Who Fear Seizure Of Wealth Washington, April 22. The Federal Reserve Board reveals that European citizens have invested '-ver $1,000,000,000 in the United States under the names of other persons for fear tin the invaders of their countries max st < their wealth. TheReuter. - 75 words
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Article115 1940-04-23 10 —Reuter. One Machine Shot Down North Of Gothenburg Stockholm. April 2C It is officially announced that Swed' anti-aircraft guns opened fire on th German planes flying over south-we. Sweden. One machine is believed tc h come down in the sea off Gothenbur Swedish anti-aircraft shot down—Reuter. - 115 words
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Advertisement153 1940-04-23 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SAMMLANDS, 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., Agents153 words
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1290 1940-04-23 11 STATISTICS OF SINGAPORE SUMMER MEETING Van Breukelen Most Successful Trainer i ’’HE outstanding feature of the Singapore Summer Meeting is the success of the “Bulan Stable” whose 8 wins 1 second ,(i 1 third brought them a total stakes of $11,190. Van Breukelen1,290 words
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Article45 1940-04-23 11 Draw At P.S.C. Today The draw -for the Penang Lawn Tennis Championships will take place at 7 p.m. today at the Penang Sports Club at Western Road. It is gathered that the entries are very encouraging, specially in the Ladies’ Singles event.45 words
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Article134 1940-04-23 11 Choong Wah Beat Police 3—o Batu Gajah. Though giving a splendid display, the Police Football team went down to the Choong Wah by three goals to nil in a League fixture played on the Town padang on Friday evening. The Police raided the opponents’ goal oh134 words
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Article48 1940-04-23 11 At a special committee meeting of the Indian Recreation Club held last night, it was decided nem con to send a notice of withdrawal to the Penang Pootball Association. It is understood that a letter to this effect has been sent to the P.F.A.48 words
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Article142 1940-04-23 11 North vs South Game On Saturday Ipoh. The first representative State soccer trial of the season played at Kuala Kangsar on Saturday was anything but a success owing to a heavy downpour which marred the game. The Perak Football Association has decided to hold another trial in142 words
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Article179 1940-04-23 11 First “Malaya“ Cup Game On Mav 25 ■r The Kedah Malays will meet the Penang Malays in a match for the Ham Cup at Alor Star on Sunday. The following are Kedah's Malaya" Cup fixtures for the season: May 25 v. Penang at Alor Star. June 15179 words
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Article53 1940-04-23 11 Penang Eurasians XI vs Abdul Rahman’s XI On the Esplanade tomorrow at 5.15 p.m.— Penang Eurasians-—L. Lesslar; R. F. Coombs. C. Gregory; C. Danker. R. Lesslar (capt.), R. Cornelius: S. Cornelius, S. D'Orville. J. Read. K. Cornelius, and J. Andres. Reserves: G. Windsor and T. Jacobs. Penang Eurasians will53 words
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Article171 1940-04-23 11 Glugor Club And V oungsters Draw The Glugor Club were held to a draw in their Second Division League soccer encounter against the Malay Coronation Youngsters on the Renong Ground last evening, each side scoring two goals. The game was played at a fast pace with both171 words
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Article76 1940-04-23 11 Today on the Esplanade from 8 30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. March a Frangesa Costa Overture si J'Etais Roi Adam Selection The King Steps Out Kreisler Intermezzo In The Shadows Finck Characteristic Bells Of Ouseletv Hume Selection The Rose Myddleton Gipsy Caprice Zingaresca Curzon Three Pieces, <a)76 words
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Article93 1940-04-23 11 Aspirants' Debate On Saturday A debate on whether bachelors should be taxed will be held at the Aspirants’ Association on Saturday night. Married members of the Association will speak for the affirmative. The bachelors will oppose. The following will be the principal speakers:— Proposer: Aspirant Teoh93 words
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Article69 1940-04-23 11 Now Performing At Fun And Frolic Miss Lim Eng Hean. a Singapore-born Chinese girl has joined the Peony Opera, now performing at the Fun and Frolic Park as their leading artiste. Miss Lim, who was educated at the Nanyang Chinese School, is an accomplished dancer69 words
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380 1940-04-23 11 First Division Soccer 'T’HE P.W.D. gained a worthy victory yesterday when they defeated the Penang Municipal Recreation Club by two goals to one in a First Division match on the Esplanade. The game was keenly contested throughout and was witnessed by a380 words
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344 1940-04-23 11 In a First Division soccer match at Glugor yesterday, the Penang Garrison Football Association trounced the Penang Recreation Club to the tune of jjvti goals to nil. The winners were better served in both defence and attack344 words
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Article78 1940-04-23 11 B*worth Juveniles Beat P. Buntar Sin Yew In a return match between the Sin Yew of Pant Buntar and the Juveniles of Butterworth .played on the Butterworth court on Saturday last, the latter won both the “A” and "B" team matches. The results were as follows: Sin Yew “A”78 words
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Article47 1940-04-23 11 Mr. J. Lindsay, late of Negri Sembilan, is now in the Royal Air Force and his address is c/o the Overseas League, while Major J. H. Harris, so well-known in Malaya, is again serving his country, but in a civilian capacity somewhere in England.47 words
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Article50 1940-04-23 11 TODAY Eastern S. C. vs. P.G .Malay R.E. Renong Ground. Customs A.C. vs. M.D.S.C. Dato Kramat Ground. TOMORROW SOCCER: M.R.C. vs. P.C.F.A. C.R.C. Ground. Penang Eurasians vs. A. Rahman’s XI Esplanade. THURSDAY, APRIL 25. SOCCER: STATE TRIAL Western Road Ground. Malay C.Y. vs. M.D.S.C. “B” Renong Ground.50 words
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Article31 1940-04-23 11 Ipoh. The First Division soccer fixture between the Ipoh Customs and the Kinta Indian Association, which was to have been played yesterday, has been postponed to to-morrow.31 words
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Advertisement186 1940-04-23 11 •144 C-K You Can Cure PILES Physician's discovery positively reduces and heals piles. Dr. Van Vleok’s Absorptive Pile Phata te a complete cure for the went paha. The first application stops pain and Irritation almost instantly. Alarming loss of blood is arrested. Inflammation aoon dies down. The swollen piles surely186 words
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Article695 1940-04-23 12 Eye-witness' Account Of Norwegian War Zone London, April 23. REUTER’S Special Correspondent on the Norwegian-Swedish frontier writes: I have returned here, in the early hours of the morning, after a 100 mile drive into the Norwegian war zone with two vivid impressions—the formidable nature of the—Reuter. - 695 words
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Article76 1940-04-23 12 TUESDAY, APRIL 23. «IN: Penang $124.50 Business done 75 tons Singapore $124.50 «ÜBBER: Penang Spot Singapore Spot 35Jc -COPBA: SUndried $3.60 buyers no sellers Black Pepper Nomina! “.«APIOCA: Medium $5.50 sellers Fair Seed $4.90 sellers .«ICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.70 Rangoon Parboiled No 1 $7.50 No 276 words
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Article54 1940-04-23 12 —Reuter. Two Enemy Raiders Driven Off London. April 22 Two aeroplanes believed to be enemy were seen flying high over the shetlanas area this afternoon. Anti-aircraft batteries owned fire, Bniish fighters went up and the planes were driven off. No bombs jvere dropped and no air—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article263 1940-04-23 12 At Town Hall In Aid Of Malaya Patriotic Fund We remind out readers of the two performances which are taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 26 and 27, in the Town Hall. Penang, of Frank Vosper’s three-act drama. “Love From A Stranger.” Arrangements are263 words
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Article73 1940-04-23 12 “Love From A Stranger’’ the play which the Penang Choral and Dramatic Society is presenting this week-end at the Town Hall, will be seen tonight in film version starring Ann Harding and Basil Rathbone at the Rex Theatre at the 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. performance.73 words
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Article971 1940-04-23 12 COUNCILLOR’S VIEWS SINGAPORE. The question of income tax was again raised in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL YESTERDAY, WHEN THE HON. MR. CLAUDE DA SILVA. THE EURASIAN MEMBER, SPOKE STRONGI X URGING DIRECT TAXATION IN MALAYA. Past memories weighed heavily against this measure, said Mr. da Silva,971 words
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1108 1940-04-23 12 Norwegian Blue Book —BOW. Rugby, April 23. The translation of the White Book issued by the Norwegian Government on April 14th became available in London last night. The White Book tells, in impressively simple language, the story of the German aggression against Norway. The account—BOW. - 1,108 words
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45 1940-04-23 12 —Reuter. London, April 23. The Rome radio states that the new GermanRumanian Agreement was signed at Bucharest by the German representative Herr Clodius, and the Rumanian Minister of Commerce. It adds that the details will be published in a few days.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article75 1940-04-23 12 Entries Close On April 28 Entries for the Junior Inter-Team competition close at 6 p ni on Sunday, April 28. Teams or parties intending to enter the above competition, are requested to send in a list of names of 10 players for registration to the Hon Secretary.75 words
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Article118 1940-04-23 12 England vs The Rest On Western Rd. Ground The annual England versus The Rest soccer match will be played on the Western road ground tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5.15 p.m. and the following will represent the respective sides.— England will turn out in Whites. ENGLAND: G. D. A. Lundon;118 words
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Article26 1940-04-23 12 The following are results of matches played yesterday in the Scottish League (Western): Airdieonians 3, Queen's Park 3. Third Lanark 0, Rangers 1.26 words
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Article66 1940-04-23 12 .—Reuter Manoeuvres In Desert South Of Cairo Cairo, April 22 The first large scale exercises by the New Zealand» Expeditionary Force since their arrival in Egypt began this morning in the desert south of Cairo They are designed to test the powers of coordination of.—Reuter - 66 words
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Article49 1940-04-23 12 1. —Reuter Market Generally Cheerful London April 22 On the Stock Exchange, although th. imminence of the Budget restricted activity, the market was generally cheerful. Gilt-edged quietly improved whit gold minings were supported by local investors. Oils were brighter on growiit demand. Wall Street was firm —Reuter1.—Reuter - 49 words
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Article42 1940-04-23 12 Fixtures In Tennis Tourney The following are the fixtures of th Sepoy Lines Recreation Club Tennis Handicap Tournament: Today: Singles Final: Hussain v. M Subramaniam. Thursday: Doubles Final: Dr L Samy and Tamin v. M. Subramaniar and Kemal Singh.42 words
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Article59 1940-04-23 12 Reuter. Protests To Be Made To London And Berlin Brussels. April 22 A communique, stating that foro planes flew over Belgian territory yestei day and this morning, adds that sever; were recognised as German and. two v identified as British. Anti-aircraft d* fences took vigorous actionReuter. - 59 words
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Advertisement229 1940-04-23 12 1477 Telegrams :_“Gazette’ PenS? R*U. of Subscription for rlnanr Gasetu •nd Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Local s.S. p SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S. Quarterly Half-Yearly 7 600 flo 80? ADVERTISEMENT RATES WAS® '2 mlnlmum'charge <Mr SS approximately six words to a line Marriages, Deaths. Acknow ledgments. Announcements FPc card» will be229 words
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