Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 May 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-05-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY jfo. hl. Vol. XCVIII. THIRSDW, MAY 2, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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117 1940-05-02 1 Reuter. Germans Driven From Kvam Norwegians Recapture Roeros Stockholm, May 2. According t*o reports here, the Allied troops have reinforced the Norwegians who are meeting the German advance inland from Bergen. The combined Allied forces are reported to have already driven the GermansReuter. - 117 words
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Article722 1940-05-02 1 Other Countries Have It Too, Says Chancellor London, May 2. I N the Commons deoate. M r Alexander (Opposition Labour), opposing the S al e fax, said the!e were other means of revenue. Sir John Simon asked: “Such as what?” to which the Alexander replied: “Taxation—8.0. W. - 722 words
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Article60 1940-05-02 1 i. —Reuter. London, May 2. An Admiralty communique announces that a minesweeper the “Dunoon” v sunk by a mine. Three officers and 24 ratings are missing and feared lost. The “Dunoon” was destroying mines off the East Coast. It is believed that most of the missing men werei.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article48 1940-05-02 1 .—REUTER. LONDON, MAY 2. A NEW ADVISORY SCHEDULE OF THE LONDON UNDERWRITERS INCREASES THE WAR RISK INSURANCE RATES FOR SHIPPING ON THE MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA VOYAGES. A FEW RATES ARE QUADRUPLED. MANY ARE DOUBLED AND THE OTHERS INURE ASED IN SMALLER PROPORTION.—REUTER..—REUTER. - 48 words
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Article136 1940-05-02 1 .—Reuter. Germany's Best Friend Stockholm, May 2. Th.. Dagnyhet points out that Germany alternates between Russia and Italy. During the first six months of the war. Russia was Germany’s best friend. Now, it is Italy. Thus, both Russo-German and ItaloGerman friendship is largely dependent on events and.—Reuter. - 136 words
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Article43 1940-05-02 1 —B. O. W. Rugby, May 2. It is understood that an ordei’ will be made next week to strengthen the Defence Regulations dealing with subversive activities. The Minister for Home Security has had consultations with the party leaders on the subject.—B. O. W. - 43 words
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164 1940-05-02 1 —Reuter. Rome, May 2. QIGNOR Mussolini yesterday received Mr. William Phillips, United States Ambassador, whose call is reported to have been prompted by the international situation. Nothing is known of what transpired at the interview but according) to American circles, the impression may be derived.—Reuter. - 164 words
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Article152 1940-05-02 1 i.—8.0.W. Merits Of Nazi Messerschmitt Rugby, May 2. The real merits of the German Messerschmitt HO have been the subject of some speculation arising out of the successes obtained over them by the British pilots of Hurricane Fighters. The speed and the armament of thei.—8.0.W. - 152 words
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105 1940-05-02 1 —Reuter. Washington, May' 2. The House of Representatives passed the Bill authorising the President to regulate or prohibit dealings in foreign investments in tne United States in wartime or any other emergency. The Senate had passed the Bill or Monday. Hence it now goes to—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article410 1940-05-02 1 —8.0. W. Statement By Mr. Chamberlain Awaited London, May 2. British newspaper comments on the position in Norway are scarce this morning. They obviously' await Mr. Chamberlain’s statement in the Commons today, although the opinion is expressed that with fighting continuing fiercely in Dombaas and other regions,—8.0. W. - 410 words
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Article182 1940-05-02 1 —Reuter. London, May 2. It is officially announced that the casualty list in the Clacton crash is six dead, including the four German airmen and 156 injured of whom 34 I cases are serious.—Reuter. sjc Rugby, May 2. Sir John Harris, whose work for the abolition—Reuter. - 182 words
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Advertisement16 1940-05-02 1 COW GATE ~i th Malaya Penang:— It 9 1 RGh ,VN DISPENSARY LTD., ,enang and Ipoh.16 words
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Advertisement79 1940-05-02 1 66 SMILER" fed on COW& GATE j Agents for North Malaya dt H GEORGETOWN DISPENSART UTD* H Penang and Ipoh. Q DESTROY PRICES WHITE VMS Sets. Refills. Scientifically. large for godowns, tt ai? factories, coolie- 1 Ub U fines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for indi- I vidual householders 7.50 5.5079 words
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359 1940-05-02 2 ATTACKS PRESSED HOME Despite Heavy Fire SEVERAL ENEMY 1 CASUALTIES Rugby, May 1. r UHE AIR MINISTRY announces:—“Large concentrations of enemy aircraft were reported yesterdiy at the air bases in Norway a n d Denmark. Extensre attacks were, therefore, launched by strong7.—Reuter. - 359 words
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207 1940-05-02 2 —Reuter. BIGGEST A.R.P. TURN-OUT London. May 1. It is officially stated that two civilians were killed in addition to the crew’ of the plane in the Clacton crash. The injured are believed to number over a hundred. Tw’o more civilian bodies have been recovered from—Reuter. - 207 words
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Article128 1940-05-02 2 —B.O.W’. No Compensation Claim By Denmark Rugby, May 1. When the Danish town of Esbjerg was hit by British bombs through an error in the early days of the war the British Government accepted the liability to pay compensation At the beginning of March the Danes, not yet—B.O.W’. - 128 words
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Article64 1940-05-02 2 —Reuter. To Be Defended “Come What May” Stockholm. May 1 The Prime Minister, M. Hansson, speaking at the united May Day demonstration, said: “We are constantly pursuing efforts for the peace of our people by a policy of strict and firm neutrality in relation to all.”—Reuter. - 64 words
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285 1940-05-02 2 —Reuter. WARNING BY MR. EDEN London, May 1 “It is inevitable as this war proceeds that we shall have bad days as well as good before the struggle is closed in final victory,” declared Mr. Eden, speaking in London, “I have never made any’—Reuter. - 285 words
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Article103 1940-05-02 2 —8.0. W. Never So Much As During Past Week Rugby, May 1 Britain has never before seen so much late ploughing as during the past week and there is no longer any doubt that more than the additional two million acres aimed at have been brought under the—8.0. W. - 103 words
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926 1940-05-02 2 EXTENSION OF ill I ts OCCUPIED London, May A War Office communique issued at 4.10 p.m. says:- At Narvik the areas occupied by the Allied forces hav n extended and operations are continuing satisfactorily, i le Namsos area the situation at the front remains.—Reuter. - 926 words
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352 1940-05-02 2 Rugby, May 1. yV/ITII the Admiralty announcement this morning that three further German supply ships have been sunk, the total German transport supply ships stink since April X, is brought up to 28, in addition to the Maine which was scuttled, another ship.—8.0. W. - 352 words
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Article80 1940-05-02 2 —Reuter. Severe Artillery Fire In Nied Region Paris, May 1. A French communique says that there was .patrol activity in the region of the Nied and severe artillery fire in the region of the Blies. Yesterday at nightfall a short encounter took place in the—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article149 1940-05-02 2 .—Reuter. Big Lancashire Welcome London. Mny 1. “We found a different spirit ail over the country wherever we have been since the war. Everyone is united in the war effort," said the King to the Trade Union leader. Mr Pugh. when Their Majesties trHo»- rumeu.—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article150 1940-05-02 2 —Reuter. Agents At Port Said And Suez Informed Cairo, May 1 Shipping companies at Port Said and Suez have been advised that British ships are being diverted via the Cape route. The British naval authorities here state that British shipping within the Mediterranean is unaffected—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article108 1940-05-02 2 .—Reuter. Chungking Consulted At All Stages Of Talks London. May 1 In the House of Commons, Mr. NoelBaker asked the Prime Minister whether he could assure the House that the Government would agree to no new arrangement concerning silver deposits in the banks of the International Concession at.—Reuter. - 108 words
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Article35 1940-05-02 2 .—Reuter. Rugby. May 1. The Duke of Connaught. Britain’s oldest Field-Marshal, is ninety today. Two days ago the Duke inspected the Royal Canadian regiment of which he is Co-lor.el-in-Chief. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 35 words
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Advertisement95 1940-05-02 2 I'M* Rl2-S-F j Amongst the symptoms of Biliousness are a dizzy head- I ache, furred tongue, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting, I spots floating before the eyes* bowels loose one day and con- I stipated the next. On the appearance of bilious symptoms resort to Dr. Morse s Indian95 words
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Article479 1940-05-02 3 AUTHORESS WAS WORTH £1,195 London. I'EN and women put themselves up for auction in London the other day. They were not present, but their “lives” were represented by insurance policies for which an all-male audience made bids totalling thousands of pounds. Bad investments,479 words
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188 1940-05-02 3 Wing Commander Richard Graham Blomfield, D. 5.0., aged 50, of Alexand "i-road, Farnborough, Kent, died v thout knowing the decision of a court-iirartial which he faced three weeks ago. This was revealed at the inquest at I Thorough. The court-martial hearing. it was said,188 words
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232 1940-05-02 3 SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD Gertrude Bradley, a dress designer, skipped out of a taxi at her father’s shop in Cam-bridge-road, Kilburn, N. W., and said ‘Hallo” to her parents after being seven months lost in Germany. Ever Since she left home last August for232 words
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133 1940-05-02 3 London. Sergeant-Observer John Williams Gillings. R. A. F., sent a telegram a month ago to 22-years-old May Rose. of Littlescrescent Ipswich, telling her to prepare for a hastv marriage, as he was flying home on emergency leave. They had planned the day during133 words
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Article318 1940-05-02 3 Seized In River After Exciting Chase London. A MAN who escaped from custody at Sheffield leaped into the river and swam half a mile before another swimmer overhauled him and captured him. The escaped man alleged to be an Army absentee, was waiting for318 words
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163 1940-05-02 3 WAS A MEMBER 60 YEARS 11 TR. DAVID NEEDHAM ROYCE, of Oakham, Rutland, was for 60 years a member of the choir at Oakham Church. He died in December 1938, and out of his fortune of £189,000 he left £13,000 to the vicar163 words
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Article124 1940-05-02 3 From PAUL BEWSHER, Daily Mail Special Correspondent with the B.E.F. in France. 4 FIGURE from the 18th century, in three-cornered hat, lace ruffles, silk stockings, ami silver buckled shoes, has appeared) among the camouflaged tanks and grim howitzers of the B.E.F. It Ls the Moderator124 words
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Article181 1940-05-02 3 Rome. The Rumanian Minister of Propaganda in an interview published by La Tribuna recently stated that the object of his visit to Rome was to prepare a cultural agreement between Italy and Rumania. He said he had discussed essential questions relating! to the agreement with the181 words
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855 1940-05-02 3 MISTAKEN FOR A FAMOUS AUTHOR London. very short sea stories appeared in a supplement to the A “London Gazette” recently. They tell of the bravery of the men of the Merchant Navy in face of the enemy—and they are masterpieces of simple English.855 words
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Advertisement35 1940-05-02 3 B STEEL WINDOW FRAMES FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes. MANUFACTURED BY < EASTERN MFC. CO. I I I, River Road, Penang. ’PHONE 1484. fsBI Asiatic Petroleum Co. (B.BJ Ltd. W-PJS. ISA35 words
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Miscellaneous51 1940-05-02 3 WHA’ A WAR! By Gilbrt Wilkinson I- WWW® i i t t V 1 J ft K*- z i F- 7 i W' 5 SWASTIK and SIEGFRIED You’re a fool, Sitefried. That’s the t asylum you're saluting,.” J Ya. But you never know who may be i in there these51 words
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Article378 1940-05-02 4 Mother-In-Law Blamed By Husband's Lawyer Singapore. 4 YOUNG Chinese married couple who were the principals in a maintenance action in the Singapore second court on Tuesday were told by Mr. Conrad Oldham, the magistrate: “It seems to me a great pity that you should allow your378 words
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Article483 1940-05-02 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay April 30. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be483 words
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353 1940-05-02 4 Secondary JTife Alleges Two Children By Him Singapore. TYESCKIBED as a wealthy Chinese business man, Tay Tian Guan was on Tuesday tie defendant in a maintenance action in the Singapore secoid court. Ang Joo Yeang, a 23-year-old Teochew woman who alleged that she married Tay353 words
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Article114 1940-05-02 4 Lord Fermoy, who is 55 and has his home on the King’s Sandringham estate, is out in France "doing fatigues” for the troops. He sweeps floors, peels potatoes, serves meals to the soldiers, and does every kind of job as an assistant in a Y.M.C.A.114 words
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Article1448 1940-05-02 4 Second Marriage According To Mohammedan Rites A EUROPEAN, David John White, former gaoler at Seremban, was committed for trial by the Seremban magistrate, Mr. J. A. A. Faith, on Tuesday morning, on a charge of bigamy, and released on extended bail of $5OO pending his1,448 words
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Advertisement181 1940-05-02 4 FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY Beautiful coloured I PORTRAITS (HANDSOMELY MOUNTED) r r ‘JIS® of your favourite Wjj HEC2 SEES I Loretta Young Century IN EXCHANGE FOR ANY FOUR 1 SMALL FILMSTAR PICTURES You can have a portrait FROM THE GLASSINE-WRAPPED of of these famous TABLETS OF LUX TOILET SOAP181 words
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Miscellaneous61 1940-05-02 4 [NEWS WTOf A SHUS. By T. JBL JPg/mer A large number of the men in fe age groups recently called up under the Military Training Act >ave already passed their medical exnination. ia n i i (I r J nWg .'Hr W I H i-i-ir-rtrtrrnii. J v I y J61 words
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Miscellaneous23 1940-05-02 4 All in a Day’s Work— by Rick Elmes S’QUADRILLE on TW RjGwr- XXLU- «JGHT- NtXM TAKE Platooki.' J I Soof?. R«sR.-rME-tes THE. L-/\niCe«_s23 words
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Article42 1940-05-02 5 FIRE WALKING AT FUN FROLIC fire-walking display was given by Charlie at the Fun Frolic Park night. This ceremony is purely a ‘nous rite, and is done by devout prayer. Professor Charlie is performing at Fun Frolic for the last time tonight.42 words
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Article416 1940-05-02 5 ALLEGES A. D. O. HAD ILL-FEELING Balik Pulau That the Assistant District Officer. Balik Pulau, Mr. S. T. Stewart, had borne him ill-feeling which led to the A.D.O. taking out a summons against him. was the allegation made by an eldeily Malay' of Sungei Ara416 words
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Article532 1940-05-02 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. F. R. Murray Robertson is ser- iously ill in Malacca Hospital. The Hon’ble Mr. Adrian Clark, Legal Adviser, F.M.S.. is a patient in the Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. and Mrs. M. Gibbons of Sungei Way Tin and their infant daughter will be leaving Kuala Lumpur tomorrow532 words
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Article, Illustration16 1940-05-02 5 They hesitated about letting Eileen Sibley, of Strathmore-road,16 words
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Article231 1940-05-02 5 $lOO Fine On Sungei Patani Malay Sungei Patant Found guilty of a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of a buffalo belonging to Ismail bin Ahmad, a Malav named Ismail bin Haji Abu was fined $lOO or three months’ rigorous imprisonment in default231 words
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Article, Illustration799 1940-05-02 5 Helving Animals In The War DOCS MAKE EFFICIENT R. A. F. SENTRIES A TOTAL of $370 has so far been collected in Penang in response to the appeal of Our Dumb Friends League for contributions to the Blue Cross Fund. It is suggested that799 words
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Article168 1940-05-02 5 Chinese Convicted Of Breach Of Trust Ipoh. Cheah Chee, a young Chinese, was fined $75 in default six weeks’ rigorous imprisonment, when convicted by the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P.F.Y. Radcliffe, on a charge of criminal b each of trust in respect of a cnandu pipe168 words
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Article63 1940-05-02 5 Bus Driver On Causing Hurt Charge Ewe Law Kee was charged in the Penang Third Police Court before Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday with causing hurt to Loo Cheng Yu at midnight on April 30 by driving his motor-bus in a negligent manner. The accused claimed63 words
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Article85 1940-05-02 5 Without calling upon the defence, Mr. Lim Koon Teck, Penang Third Police Magistrate, acquitted Kua Boon Lam and Lee Poh An who stood i their trial on a charge of theft of a gold-necklace valued $2O belonging to Mrs. Solomon at 12 noon on March 1685 words
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Advertisement129 1940-05-02 5 SEE WHAT A DIFFERENCE ‘Steradent' makes! BEFORE AFTER Y/W No need to have stains on your false teeth if you use Steradent’. Fill the cap of the tin with Steradent and pour the powder into a glass containing sufficient warm water to cover the dentures. Stir well. Put in your129 words
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Miscellaneous237 1940-05-02 5 4 Mighty Entertainment You Must See OCV OPENS WIJA VWiTh 3 Shows luLiaa At 3: 6.15 9.30 p.m. The Screen’s Most Amazing Cast In The Year’s Most Dynamic Story. BOGART FLORA ROBSON Paul Kelly Henry O'Neill Lee Patrick Directed by LLOYD BACON •>:»MF«BROS Fkd Natioul hctan Seme Pte» by Warrw237 words
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Miscellaneous369 1940-05-02 5 Tlie Greatest Musical since “Gremt Ziegfeld”. QUEEN'S OPENS TODAY AT 6.15 and 9.30 IT’S GREAT! The year’s grandest story set to the tunes of Victor Herbert’s greatest songs Meet Sussana Foster Paramount’s 14-year-old golden voiced singer I “THE GREAT VICTOR HERBERT” A Paramount Picture with Allan Jones Mary' Martin Walter369 words
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Article301 1940-05-02 6 VV, E are glad the local Police have taken firm action against those Communists whom they caught pasting pamphlets on street walls: couldn’t the same energetic measures be taken against those enterprising but misguided people who pick on the Penang Hill as a medium through which301 words
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Article135 1940-05-02 6 At last a systematic move is being made, we read, to counter German film propaganda. Twelve British documentary pictures have been ordered by Sir Joseph Ball, head of the films section of the British Ministry of Information. Congratulations must be reserved until the quality of these135 words
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Article97 1940-05-02 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA: "Brother Rat and A Baby” 3, 6 15 9.30 p.m. QI’EEN’S CINEMA "The Great Victor Herbert” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA “Invisible Stripes” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WEMBLEY PARK Shanghai Opera, Nooran Opera, CAPITAL TALKIE "Tarzan and his Mat®.” FUN AND FROLIC Cantonese97 words
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Article411 1940-05-02 6 White Ties For Success “I think the policy of wearing a white tie is right and proper and does us all good.” —Sir John Reith. T ONCE knew a chap, believe it or not, who had never worn a white tie in the whole of his life.411 words
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Article714 1940-05-02 6 Thursday, May 2. rpHOUGH the Italians have A only imperfectly understood the full implications of Britain’s announcement to divert British shipping from the Mediterranean, the seriousness of the position has been brought home to them VZ’ES IT£lxDA\ the British Charge d’Affaires, Sir Noel Charles,714 words
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Advertisement321 1940-05-02 6 y He’s got a grand 51obby v haveybu? i I JBo T— J I I You can get a j camera for as little cs $2.10 I.* v I Imagine the lasting pleasure of tested by Kodak, costs veiy little taking your own photographs and needs no experience at all.321 words
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Advertisement38 1940-05-02 6 VWIAAAWAV KNOWN I THE WORLD OYR Bditonte?| THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable on the markets AND need no further Recommendation. :o: Fresh Stocks Received regularly by SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Lid., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, dt Kuala Limipu.38 words
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1038 1940-05-02 7 POLICE OPEN FIRE ON UGLY MOB Communists Distribute Revolutionary Manifestoes In May Day demonstrations in Singapore yesterday by crowds of Chinese—believed to be instigated by local Communists—three Chinese were shot, two being seriously wounded, when the police were forced to fire into the1,038 words
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Article74 1940-05-02 7 Date Of Operation Not Fixed Singapore. I o squash the rumour that has been spreading around that he Entertainments Duty comes mto force next Monday, the authorities have issued the folowing communique to the Press: It is officially announced hat the Entertainments War Duty Ordinance will74 words
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Article368 1940-05-02 7 MISS GIRLIE GOH WINS TITLE Patrons of the Wembley Cabaret had an enjoyable time last night, when the May Queen Competition sponsored by the management, was concluded, resulting in Miss Girlie Goh winning the honour with a grand total of 2095 votes. Miss Ida Neoh was368 words
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Article70 1940-05-02 7 Plea For Contributions F roni Public Books, paper's, and periodicals are irgently required for the Royal Navy. Readers in the Province are requested ’o deposit any contributions of literature in any police station, where they -ill be collected by Chief Inspector Jale and despatched to Police70 words
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Article166 1940-05-02 7 Heavy Bail Asked By Police From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. Six Chinese, arrested yesterday i connection with clashes be- tveen May Day demonstrators nd police were produced today blore Mr. Conrad Oldham in the lagistrate’s Court and charged vith rioting. The accused claim-166 words
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Article155 1940-05-02 7 TO BE HELD AT TOWN HALL ON JUNE 1 To raise funds for recreational facilities, the members of the local Auxiliary Fire Service have arranged to hold a Grand Fire Service Ball at the Town Hall on Saturday. Ist June 1940. No pains are being spared155 words
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Article219 1940-05-02 7 City Fathers Not To Renew Licences For Second Half Year Commencing from July 1, the street stalls in Penang’s “C hina Town” will go off the roads, these stall owners having I. received notice from the Municipal Office that their licences will not be renewed219 words
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Article202 1940-05-02 7 INCENDIARISM BEHIND OUTBREAK The theory that there has been incendiarism on rubber estates in the Masai district of southern Johore, across the Johore Strait from Changi Point is entertained in some quarters. The sixth outbreak in the last two months was reported there on Tuesday.202 words
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101 1940-05-02 7 To Be Conducted At Noon On Saturday A second test of the type of electric warning siren to be installed in Penang will be conducted next Saturday, May 4 at 12 noon, '■'c test will be conducted from the Penang Road area, the sirens101 words
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Article104 1940-05-02 7 f ourteen-year-old Eurasian lad succumbed at the General Hospital this morning following a struggle he had with an adult Indian. The boy, whose name was given as C. D. Baptist, was asked by the Indian, named Thomas, to carry some fruits. The boy is said to104 words
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Article264 1940-05-02 7 Initial Training Now Completed Initial training lecture classes for wardens in Province Wellesley have now been completed, and enrolled wardens posted to sectors covering the areas of Butterworth and Praj. Training for wardens now follows the lines adopted in Penang, by the conducting of indoor group264 words
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Article26 1940-05-02 7 A meeting of the Rent Assessment Board, Penang Province Wellesley, will be held on Monday, 6th May, 1940 at 11 a m. sharp.26 words
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Advertisement128 1940-05-02 7 -4IWAYS SUPREME Jr A In the Sunday Despatch J'-KrY Bonny Baby Competition JOI: 1934# open to all comers wr babies out of the final 12 were fed on COW J? GATE. Here are three including JI ill the first prize-winner I Ji Could there be a more ”4 WHSiB convincing128 words
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Article258 1940-05-02 8 Four-day Vacation Course A group '.i school rasters from Government and aided schools in Penang and Province Wellesley, comprising Messrs. Quah Khuan Sim, Teoh Kuan Kooi, Tay Hooi Keat, Lim Kone Cheang, Yun Ean, Ooi Kim Lean’ Cheong Yew Weng, Tan Chin Cheang. Chuah Thean Choon and258 words
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895 1940-05-02 8 RESULT OF NINE YEARS OI RESEARCH WORK I “The application of latex to highway and floor surfacing'’ is the subject of a paper recenth- published by Mr. W. G. Wren. Research on the incorporation of rubber in roadway materials. having as its object the895 words
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Article, Illustration457 1940-05-02 8 New Office-bearers Elected Ipoh The monthly business meeting of the Ipoh Rotan Club was held at the Hjtel Majestic yesterday afternoon with Rotaf.an Y. C. Kang presiding, when the offcebearers for 1940-1941 were elected. President: Rotarian Dr. K. T. Khong; immediate Past President: Rotarian Y. C i457 words
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55 1940-05-02 8 Cabled advice has been received of th», declaration of an interim dividend on the Preference Shares of 3}% less tax payable on May 7 and on the Ordinary Shares of 10% less tax payable on June 4 The dividends are payable in London to Shareholders on55 words
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Article95 1940-05-02 8 Penang. May 1 1940 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/it On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/9 vate O. D 2/4 g/lf 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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Article301 1940-05-02 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/6 4/9ex Ayer Weng 624 674 Batu Selangor 1.40 1.45 Hitam Tin 37| 42| Hong Fatt 1.05 1.10 Jelebu Tin 72$ 774 Johan Tin 30 32| K. Lanjut 22/3 22/9 Kamra 1/6 1/9 Katu 22/ 23/ Kent Tin 2/3 2/6 Killinghall 13301 words
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Article253 1940-05-02 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4,6 5 1} A. 5/6 6/ Bangrip.s 21/6 22/3 Hong Fatts 1.00 1.09 Hi tarns 39 41 Jelebus 72} 76 Johans 30 33 K. Kamuntingĕ 8/1$ 8/4} K.Kampars 12/3 12/9 K. Lan juts 22/ 22/6 Kuchajs 1.62$ 1.70 Kramats 10/9 11/3 Kundangs 14/3253 words
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Article266 1940-05-02 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Seller» Ampat 4/74 4/104 Austral Amal. 5/9 6/3 Ayer Weng 62} 67} Batu Selangor 1.41} 1.45 Berjuntai 10/3 11/ Hitam 39 42 Hong Fatt 1.07} 1.10 Johan 29 32 Jelebu 72} 76 K. Kamuntmg 8/6 9/ K. Lanjut 22/3 22/9 Kamra 1/7 2/ Kamunting266 words
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Article283 1940-05-02 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.20 1.30 Ayer Panas 1.27} 1.35 Bassetts 42} 45 Batu Lmtangs 97} l.OOex Bentas 95 1.00 Borellis 1.42} 1.50 Brogas 62} 67} Indragiris 1.25 1.30 Kempas 2.05 2.10 Kuala Sidims 2.15 2.25 Lunas 1.65 1.75 M. Pindas 1.32} 1.37} Mentakabs 39 41283 words
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Article301 1940-05-02 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS tin Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/6 4/9ex A. Amalg 5/9 6/3 A. Hitam.'. 21/3 22.3 Bangrins 21/ 22/ B. Seiangors 1.41} 1.44 r Hong Fatts 1.07 1.09 Jelebus 74 77 Johans 30 32 Kamras 1/7} 1 /10* Kamuntings 10/9 11 G K. Lanjuts 22/3 22/9 Katus 22/9301 words
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Advertisement139 1940-05-02 8 BANKS ’J I Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals, f i Ji*?'] Further particulars will be supplied on application. INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, EI D. flncorporated in British India) Head Office: “United139 words
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Article895 1940-05-02 9 Citizen Soldiers Of India's Territorial Army •r The Territorial, in peace is a sparetime soldier. Like most countries, India does not burden her peace-time i esources by maintaining a professional army large enough to defend her in war. The Territorials volunteer for training, and thereby prepare themselves895 words
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Article340 1940-05-02 9 ard’s*’ Report To Ministry Attention has been drawn to the activities of firms and individuals who have been claiming to have special influence with the Ministry of Supply and other Government departments and to be willing to introduce contractors on a commission basis. Several notorious sharepushers, confidence340 words
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Article412 1940-05-02 9 The question is now being discussed in the insurance market whether the scuttling of German merchant ships is to be regarded as a marine or a warperil. writes The Times Insurance Correspondent. There is no precedent for the present fashion of scuttling and the contingency412 words
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Miscellaneous2629 1940-05-02 9 ROME KUAL* LUMPUR On vHB| 1-48 a.m. News in English (31.15 mJ ZGB4 5.) me s <60.00 ml tj&jfiF 245 News in English <19.61 25.40 m? '.50 a.m. FcllN-vs Bulletin V 4.35 Approx.) News in English (31.15 m.’ 6.50 News in English <3l 02 mJ 10.20 630 pm. Recots <-2,629 words
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503 1940-05-02 10 Rome Radio’s Comment On Mr. Menzies' Broadcast London. May 1. “Italy is not neutral and she does not intend to be pushed aside in the present conflict because she has claims to put for war,” said the Rome radio commenting on Mr. Menzies’ broadcastReuter. - 503 words
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Article254 1940-05-02 10 —8.0. W As Adjunct To Land And Sea Forces Rugby, May 1. Some students of .aerial warfare regard the development of the war as showing that air forces can be more usefully employed as an adjunct to land and sea forces rather than as—8.0. W - 254 words
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Article49 1940-05-02 10 Reuter. ‘Rebel’ Labour Candidate Forfeits Deposit London. May 1 The by-election in the Pollok Division of Glasgow caused by the death of Sir John Gilmour resulted as follows: Commander T. D. Galbraith (National Conservative) 17.85 U Mr. John Nicholson ('‘rebel” Labour) 2,401 Mr. Nicholson forfeited Iris deposit.—Reuter. - 49 words
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316 1940-05-02 10 —Reuter. Heavy Casualties And Danlige Lonon, May 1. The Ministry for Home Security announces that a Heinkel briber crashed at Clacton and the casualles were five killed and ninety injured, of which 49 were admitted into hospitjl. It is pos- sible that other bodies—Reuter. - 316 words
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100 1940-05-02 10 .—Reuter. RELATION WITH JAPAN COOLING Chungking, May 1 The relations Let ween Japan and Germany are definitely cooling as the Germans realise that Japan has her hands full in China and cannot give assistance in the European War. declared Herr Schenke, representative of the German.—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article32 1940-05-02 10 1,—8.0.W. z Rugby. May 1. A further gift of £34,920 carried the Lord Mayor’s Red Cross and St. John’s Fund to £1,394,000. Contributions from Scotland now amount to £123,316,—8.0.W.1,—8.0.W. - 32 words
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Article25 1940-05-02 10 .—Reuter. Brussels. May 1. The International Olympic Committee has cancelled the 1940 Olympic Games because Finland is unable to organise them. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 25 words
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Article163 1940-05-02 10 London. Britain's food supplies are adequate for any emergency, according to a special statement made by Lord Woolton, Minister of Food. There are ample supplies of bacon. We have a very large weekly contract with Canada as well as agreements with Eire and Northern Ireland. Farmers in163 words
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829 1940-05-02 10 CLAIM OF GERMAN HIGH COMMAND British Naval Forces Attacked Near Nanisos New York, May 1. A very gloomy picture of the Allied position in Norway is given in the New York press. Mr. Leland Stowe, in a message to the “New York Post,”—8.0. W. - 829 words
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Article87 1940-05-02 10 —Reuter. Bulgarian Neutrality If Neighbours Attacked Bucharest, May 1. The press gives exceptional welcome to the statement by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, M. Popoff, that if any of Bulgaria’s neighbours are threatened by war, Bulgaria will do «nothing to aggravate the situation. This is regarded, in political circles'.—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article144 1940-05-02 10 —Reuter. SOVIET AL< M»1 FROM CONFLICT London v av According to the Moscov j_ Stalin was wildly cheered iastic crowds and units of p S Army’ drawn up in the Red morning for the annual May Celfr brations. M. Molotov, Mai shilov. and other Minister,—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article118 1940-05-02 10 —Reuter. Japanese Munition Depots Bombed Chungking, May 1. Japanese communications an munition depots in Shansi and Honan Provinces have been bombed by Chinese aircraft during the past two days, it is claimed here. Yesterday two squadrons of Chinese bombers raided the southern section of the Peiping-Hankow—Reuter. - 118 words
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620 1940-05-02 10 AMERICAN EXPORTS OF TIN tND RUBBER TO RUSSIA CEASE Washington, May 1 According to official quarters here, American exports of rubber and tin to Russia have ceased while copper shipments are greatly diminished. This statement is made in reply to Mr. Crossassertion that the—8.0. W. - 620 words
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Advertisement54 1940-05-02 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents54 words
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1760 1940-05-02 11 J IDE LADY EMPIRE FLOWER If inners Each For Van rciikeleii Major Fox I wo accidents marred the opening day of the Selangor Turf > Spring Meeting to-day, when Empire Flower and Jade Lady, n the fourth and fifth races respectively and both1,760 words
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Article217 1940-05-02 11 Reuter. Staxiust rant Meux Placed London. May 1 The foll(jving is the result of the NewTwo Thousnd Guinea.- run at Newmarket today:— D J EBEL Elliott 1 STARDUSt Harry Wragg 2 TANT MI)UX Gordon Richards 3 THROUGE THE MIST C. Richards 0 SAGUENA” Taylor 0– Reuter. - 217 words
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Article106 1940-05-02 11 Draw For Championship Consolation Cup The draw for the P.S.C. Ladies Golf Championship and the Ladies Golf Consolation Cup is as follows: CHAMPIONSHIP Mrs. Halliday v. Mrs. J. E. A. Clark. Miss Howes Roberts v. Mrs. J. W. Clark. Mrs. Douglas v. Mrs, Rhys Williams. Mrs. Scoular106 words
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737 1940-05-02 11 P.C.F.A. BEATEN BY TWO GOALS TO NIL r pilE Chinese Recreation Club consolidated their position in the First Division league table and their chances of winning the championship again this year when they defeated the Penang Chinese Football Association by two goals737 words
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1052 1940-05-02 11 Tjeng Ann Beats Wat Swee In Singles k Ladies made their first appearance in the Penang Lawn Tennis Championships yesterday and in addition to two singles in the Men's Championship, one Men’s Doubles, the first in the tournament, was also played, with the result1,052 words
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Article26 1940-05-02 11 —Reuter. London, May 1. Yesterday’s match in the Scottish Western resulted as follows: Clyde 0 Morton 3. RUGBY LEAGUE Keighley 21 Hunslet 11. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Advertisement256 1940-05-02 11 STRANGE FACE POWDER TEST ASTOUNDS ***** WMEN Fi a R I [Z J I A KI «/W Vy. PROOF that can look younger and lovelier! An amazing new discovery aj a ti in face powders. A wonder- IrIBKC /rf/J ful new ingredient which TEST beautifies the skin is skilfully blended256 words
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160 1940-05-02 12 ANTRUM, JULY THE SEVENTH j AND SACRIFICE IN FORM (From Our Own Correspondent) P Kuala Lumpur, Today. PRACTICALLY no spectators were present this morning at the track, when a sprinkling of animals were put through their paces. The majority of those exercised had160 words
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Article316 1940-05-02 12 State Trial Practices This Week-End In preparation for the forthcoming triangular Tournament to be held at Ipoh «from 11th to 13th instant, a series of «•Slate Trial practices will be in progress at the Penang Free School Hall during ■The week-end*, and the Selection Committee of the local316 words
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Article69 1940-05-02 12 TODAY SOCCER: STATE TRIAL Western Road Ground. Eastern S.C. vs. P. Garrison “B” Dato Kramat Ground. I.R.C. “B” vs. Malay C Y Renong Ground. TENNIS: Penang Tennis Championships Western Road Courts. AMATEUR BOXING New World Stadium. TOMORROW SOCCER: P.M.R.C. vs. P.R.C. Dato Kramat Ground. O.X A. Non-Benders69 words
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Article78 1940-05-02 12 THURSDAY. MAY 2. «•IN: Penang 126.12 Business (Jone 50 tons «Singapore $126.12". CUBBER: Pen? ng Spot 35j*c Singapore Spot 35’c COPRA: Sundried $3.85 transaction Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $5.40 sellers Fair Seed $5.00 sellers SICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $5.60 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 No. 278 words
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Article335 1940-05-02 12 Withdrawal From Ist, Div. League The Disciplinary Board of the Penang Football Association held a lengthy meeting lasting over three hours on Tuesday at the Association’s Office in Leith Street to discuss various matters, including the question of whether the Indian Recreation Club desires to335 words
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Article277 1940-05-02 12 Handicaps For Saturday Following are the handicaps io the last day of the Selangor Club Spring races on Satur day:— HORSES LASS 3, DIV. I—6 FI RS GOLDEN BLAZE 9.04 HAZY STRINGS 8.09 BLUE AND WHITE 8.07 THE EMPEROR 8.07 DRATOR 8.03 ANTRUM 8.03 EXEVE 8.02 LITTLE277 words
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Article272 1940-05-02 12 Italian Press Reaction To British Measure London May 2. The only Italian press comment so far is made by Marshal Balbao’s paper which says that the British are interlopers in the Mediterranean and should be driven out. l —Reuter. The Italian liner ‘Rex’’ left for Newl—Reuter. - 272 words
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802 1940-05-02 12 Rugby, May 2. Stavanger aerodrome —the principal German air base in occupied Norway—was heavily attacked by j. werful forces of the K.A.F. Bomber Command aircraft in a series of operation which began on Tuesday afternoon and continued into the early hours of this morning. B OB O W. - 802 words
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Article23 1940-05-02 12 The ladies golf ir.'onthiy medal competition played yesterday resulted as follows: Winner: Mrs. Lawrie 1. Runner-up: Mrs. Rees Williams 3 down.23 words
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222 1940-05-02 12 Reuter. CAN AGREEMENT RE REACHED? London, May 2. In the light of the information provided by the Soviet Ambassador when he called at the Foreign Office a few days ago to convey the reply of his Government on trade questions, His Majesty’s Government areReuter. - 222 words
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Article51 1940-05-02 12 —Reuter Bondon, Maj' 1. Regional soccer matches played today resulted as follows. SOUTH “D’’ Watford 3, Reading 0. MIDLAND Luton 3, Wolverhampton 0. Birmingham 3, Northampton 1. SCOTTISH—IV ESTERN Partick 2, Ayr 0. Third Lanark 1, Motherwell 1. SCOTTISH—EASTERN Raith 1. Alloa 3,. Rughi League Salford 25. Rochdale—Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement178 1940-05-02 12 PENANG MUNICIPALITY Traction Engines and Motor Cars Ordinance (Chapter 214) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the owners of motor vehicles bearing the undermentioned registration numbers i. Penang >, that unless the said owners communicate with the Registrar of Vehicles, Penang Road, before the 30th May, 1940. the said registrations will178 words
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Advertisement638 1940-05-02 12 Head Office) 21« Penanc Road. Penano Phone 1477 1478 with extension. Tele crams: "Gazette’ Penang. Rau-. of Sobscription for rtnan< Gav tu and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. For<><-rr Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 oo Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 ’Gm Yearly 30.00 36.00 «8638 words
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