Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 May 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section18 1940-05-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 fIBLISHED DAILY VoL XCVIU SATURDAY. MAY 11, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article470 1940-05-11 1 ACCORDED GREAT WELCOME EVERYWHERE mpressive Sight At Frontier TROOPS PELTED WITH KISSES AND FLOWERS "Together We Shall Fight Until W e Have j on” London. May I 1. Reuter’s special correspondent with the B.E.F. reports that in response to the Belgian appeal for help. British'—Reuter. - 470 words
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Article173 1940-05-11 1 —Reuter London, May 10. Reports received in London from the British Embassy in Paris show that the casualties were suffered in rqost of those French towns which were already bombed. Paris was raided and there was intense anti-aircr.aft fire. There were some casualties from shrapnel,—Reuter - 173 words
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Article79 1940-05-11 1 —Router. Brussels, May 11. Lieut.-Genertil Denis, Minister lor National Defence, in a statement in the Chamber, said: "The results counted on by the aggressor have not been accomplished and we can claim our first success. The way in which Allied intervention is being undertaken is most’—Router. - 79 words
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Article, Illustration75 1940-05-11 1 Reuter. Paris, May 11. “He is the man Hitler fears most,” was the comment freely made here when it was announced that Mr. Churchill (above) has been appointed Prime Minister. Mr. Chamberlain's resignation and the choice, of Mr. Churchill as his successor was widely welcomed in WashingtonReuter. - 75 words
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Article340 1940-05-11 1 London, May 11. r pilE Air Ministry announces that H.A.F. aircraft today lave undertaken offensive operaions against aerodromes occupied l>y the enemy in Holland. During last night an aircraft itopped several incendiary bombs n the country district of Kent, has now been established by examination340 words
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735 1940-05-11 1 APPEAL TO COUNTRY To Rally Behind New Leader London, May 11. TR. CH AMBERLAIN, v ho la st night resigned the Premier1 ship, broadcast an appeal to the nation to present “under our new leader” a united front to the enemy. He revealed thatReuter. - 735 words
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Advertisement19 1940-05-11 1 COW GATE I i i I Sorth Malaya dL Penang:— I j avn dispensary ltd., tfCOR nang and Ipoh.19 words
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Advertisement60 1940-05-11 1 SMILER 99 fed on 1 COW& GATE > I A gents for North MaUtya A GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY UTI>. Penang and Ipoh. i THE HO HONG SOAP FACTORY, LTD. 217 BEACH STREET, PENANG We recommend this superior Double Arrow Soap to every family. IS w I i r s E tit60 words
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Article, Illustration1054 1940-05-11 2 Air Raids t i Brussels And Antwero STIFF DUTCH RESISTANCE Invading Parachute Troops Annihilated London, Ma\ 1 A DUTCH News Agency broadcast says tha’ h troops destroyed bridges across the river> and Yssel. In only one section of the town of at a distance—Reuter - 1,054 words
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Article240 1940-05-11 2 Resignation OQMr. Chamberlain London, May 10. I|R. CHAMBERLAIN has resigned and Mr. Churchill becomes Prime Minister. The King received Mr. Chamberlain in audience at Bucingham Palace shortly after 5 p.m. B.S.T. Mr. Winston Churchill was received by the King five minutes after Mr. Chamberlain leftReuter. - 240 words
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Article75 1940-05-11 2 —Reuter. New Representative Of All Parties Paris, May 10 It is officially announced that M Reynaud has reconstructed his Cabinet, taxing into it representatives of all political parties. A communique states that M. Louis Mann. Ex-Minister and President of the Republican Federation, and M. Ybame Garay, Vice-President—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article256 1940-05-11 2 America Stirred To Very Depth New York, May 10The “New York Times” reading article, entitled "Aggression Run Mad’’ states that although it was long foreseen as one of the possible consequences of Germany’s mad desire to dominate all Europe that does not detract from the enormity’256 words
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Article222 1940-05-11 2 Reuter. Preventing Seizure By Germany London, May 10. The landing of a British force in Iceland is announced in a statement by the Foreign Office which says that since the German seizure of Denmark, it has become necessary to reckon with the possibility’ of a suddenReuter. - 222 words
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Article131 1940-05-11 2 .—Reuter. Roosevelt Studying Situation Washington, May 10. President Roosevelt, while declaring that the situation spoke for itself, added that he was full of sympathy with “very excellent’’ proclamation of the Queen of the Netherlands. Referring to the possible effects on the United States on the invasion.—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article25 1940-05-11 2 —Reuter. Vatican City, May 10. German aggression against Holland. Belgium and Luxemburg has caused the most painful impression in the Vatican.—Reuter. - 25 words
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Article432 1940-05-11 2 —Reuter. Belgian Premier On German Invasion Rugby, May 10 The Belgian wireless announces that the Belgian Prime Minister, in a speech to the Belgian Parliament, said that the German Government solemnly declared on October 13. 1936: —"Germany will never violate the integrity of Belgium in—Reuter. - 432 words
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Article49 1940-05-11 2 —Reuter. Off Dutch And Belgian Coasts London, May 10. The German radio announces: “In order to ward off enemy attacks, mines have been laid in front of all ports on the Ditch and Belgian coasts Ships are warned rot to enter or leave these ports.’’—Reuter. - 49 words
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87 1940-05-11 2 Paris, May 10. QENERAL Gamelin has issued an Order of the Day to the troops urging “Courage, energy and confidence in this war to the death launched by Germany.” The text of General Gamelin’s Order of the Day is: I he87 words
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Article, Illustration1165 1940-05-11 3 Showed Full T. übe As London. HOLE in a test cock which was blocked by enamel was one of six factors that caused the loss, with 99 lives, of Britis .1 submarine 4 hetis during her trials, in Liverpool Bay on June 1 last.1,165 words
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Article366 1940-05-11 3 So-Called Policy Of Conciliation London, April 11. The Czech press is so rigorously controlled that very little can be gleaned from its columns as to the true state of affairs in the Protectorate. Occasionally, however, it is possible to read between the lines. For example, some recent366 words
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Article278 1940-05-11 3 Britain To Operate Record Service Of 17,853 Miles npilE longest commercial air service in the world, a continnous route of 17,853 miles, will be operated by British organisations by the end of May, diiectly the Newfoundland base is free from ice and able to accept the278 words
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Article204 1940-05-11 3 Pilot Ammunition To The Front Line TIE motor-cycle has become a definitely important item in Britain’s war economy, not only on active service and on the home front, but in exports to help the country ’s foreign exchange. As the position in regard to materials is clarified,204 words
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Article127 1940-05-11 3 Chinese Youth Convicted Teluk Anson. A Chinese youth named Ng Ah Ch\e appeared before Inche Abdullah in tht Teluk Anson Magistrate's Court on a charge of having impersonated a public servant. Accused claimed trial to the charge. Raja Abas bin Raja Omar, Assistant O.C.P.D, Lower Perak, conducted127 words
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Article178 1940-05-11 3 To Send Up 400 Tons Of Coal An Hour BY midsummer four hundred tons of coal an hour will be coming up from a new colliery about to be opened at Comrie in Fifeshire, to meet the overseas demand for British coal. Borings w’ere begun by the Fife178 words
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Article98 1940-05-11 3 SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1940 MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of Posting Surface Air Mails for Kelantan Trengganu 10.00 a.m. Mails for Thai Western Station Victoria Point 11 a.m. Mails for Java Sumatra 11.30 a.m. Mails for Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur Singapore 1.30 p.m. Mails for Aden, Burma Canada, Egypt. Europe,98 words
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Miscellaneous32 1940-05-11 3 WHAT A WAR! by Qilbert Wilkinson ii i .»1 > ZX A) TO SWASTIK AND Si. (the Nazi waiters) “I’m sick of serving this offal,” “Shut up, you fool, they may hear you.”32 words
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Miscellaneous28 1940-05-11 3 NEWS WITH A SMILE By H. Palmer. ,->***^—l JN flBbW Jo SO Mascots are with many of the regiments on the Western Front. TA Chesterfield keeps a cat.28 words
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520 1940-05-11 4 Discovery By Customs Office SIKH ON FOREIGN CI RRI• < y CHARGE Singapore. rpHAT he ripped open the cloth of one suitcase and uns< ,>w- ed the plywood boards of another to bring to liglu quantities of foreign money in the form of520 words
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Article161 1940-05-11 4 Chinese Pleads Ignorance Kuala Lumpur. A Chinese, Wons? Faa, was on Wednesday produced before Mr. W. .J. Thorogood. the First Magistrate. Kuala Lumpur, and charged with having been found in possession of a seditious publication entitled, “The Malayan Communist Party Central Executive's Letter to Brethem of All161 words
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385 1940-05-11 4 Crown To Appeal In Bribe Case The action of a Singapore magistrate whu allegedly failed to state a case within the specified time of seven days after intimating that he was going to do so, was criticized by the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, in the385 words
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Article235 1940-05-11 4 S’pore Rotary Club’s Efforts Efforts are being made to gel people interested in the problem ot the blind, with a view to holding a meeting for the purpose of finding ways of forming a Malayajn society for the blind, announced Mr. T. H. Stone, chairman235 words
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Article172 1940-05-11 4 Arrived Late For Coroner’s Inquiry Singapore. A European juror, A. K. Kronin, was fined $25 by the acting Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. McQuarrie, on Wednesday, for attending court late. Subpoened to attend an inquest on two Cninese, who sustained fatal wounds in the May Day incidents, Kronin172 words
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Article792 1940-05-11 4 Extraordinary Progress: Some Outstanding Changes Noted In comparatively recent years, MaOaya’s prosperity has enabled her to carry out an exceptionally big programme of public works which have transformed many parts of the country. “British Malay®.” publishes the following introductory article and describes some of the more obvious792 words
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Article445 1940-05-11 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay May 8. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Maby members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be445 words
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46 1940-05-11 5 To celebrate their fifth anniversary, lhe Aspirants’ Association will hold a ♦ea-party at the Sum Sun School, ’ransfer Road, tomorrow at 4 p.m. A talk will be given by Mr. Lee Siew 7ee, of the editorial staff of the Straits Echo.46 words
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Article160 1940-05-11 5 Installation At Buddhist Temple The installation of the Image of Lord Buddha at Wat Sisawang Arom (Tan Say Seang Temple) in Perak Road, will be celebrated on May 19. The Image of the Lord Buddha was brought to Penang from Bangkok in April last year It is a160 words
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Article56 1940-05-11 5 Alleged to have attempted to commit extortion from' Leong Tua Chooi at a house in Perak Road on May 6 by putting him in fear of injury, Ong Han Leong was produced in the Third Magistrate’s Court yesterday The charge was explained to the accused and56 words
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Article46 1940-05-11 5 Todav on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m March Sylvia Vlach A Musical Switch Alford Waltz Comedie D’Amour Colin Overture Bronze Horse Auber Selection Communityland No. 1. Shoddon Romance Ke Sa Ko Chapius Fox Trot Just Let Me Look At You Kern46 words
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Article523 1940-05-11 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL H. H. the Regent of Kedah has gone to Singapore. Mr. C. H. Cox, Warder, Grade I. has been appointed to act as Gaoler Grade HI. Seremban Prison. Mr P. O. Wickens, Cadet, Malayan Civil Service has been appointed t r act as Assistant Secretary to Resident, Selangor.523 words
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293 1940-05-11 5 Member Of Unlawful Society Gaoled QENTEXCE of six months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, yesterday when he convicted a 24-year-old Hylam, Kweh Tong Hin, on a charge of being a member of an unlawful society, namely, the293 words
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Article146 1940-05-11 5 Malaya Patriotic Fund Total The Malaya Patriotic Fund is rearing the $1.500.000 mark. Donations received up to May 4 show that since the issue of the previous list the total has risen from $1.440.512 to $1.481.407. Oustanding contributions include $11.500 from the Johore Branch. $7 00G from146 words
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Article122 1940-05-11 5 ‘‘The Mediterranean” was the title of a talk given at 7.30 p.m. last night from the Singapore station by Mr. E.H.G. Dobby, Lecturer in Geography at Raffles College. Mr. Dobby gave a general survey similar to the lines of his talk on The Pacific,” and he122 words
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Article64 1940-05-11 5 The following new books have been received at the Penang Library: Bethel Merriday, by Sinclair Lewis. Failure of a Mission, by Sir Nevile Henderson. Nemesis? The Story of Otto Strasser, by Douglas Reed. Night Rider, by Robert Penn Warren. Paris Gazette,by Lion Feuchtwanger. Summer’s64 words
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Article64 1940-05-11 5 Sentence On Tamil Deferred Charged with the theft of four sarongs valued $7 from beffeath a house in Singgora Lane, a Tamil, Odayan, pleaded guilty yesterday before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Penang Third Magistrate’s Court. On the application of Court Inspector McLennan, His Worship postponed64 words
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Article322 1940-05-11 5 Oil Lamp Placed Near Bed Sungei Patani. Sitting as Coroner in the District Court, Tuan Syed Hussain Jamallulail, the First Magistrate, held an inquest on a six-month old Tamil girl named Walyamah, who died from shock through being burnt on the morning of 9-2-59 at Sungei322 words
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Article83 1940-05-11 5 The funeral of Mrs. Lim Aun Jean nee Madame Neoh Khoon Neoh, who passed away last Saturday aftpi a prolonged illness took place from her residence, No. 64 Noordin Street at 4 o’clock on Thursday afternoon. The deceased who was 64 years of age83 words
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Advertisement364 1940-05-11 5 j FOO CHEONG CO. Furniture Manufacturers 89. Bishop Street. Penang. U Phone: 636. 1 Ipoh Agents: FOO LOON CO., 101, Brewster Road. u Phone: 875. The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. SATURDAY, 11th MAY 1940 WEMBLEY PARK TAI KHOON CANTONESE OPERA: Day Show ‘‘LOONG CHUM FOONG PHEE FOO YAIK CHOW’’ Night364 words
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Miscellaneous194 1940-05-11 5 k* L < W Controlled By tC JL SHAW BROS. LTD. wJL>£<" Singapore. Opens 1 oday With 4 Shows At 11.30 a.m., J; 6.15 9„30 p.m. 11.30 a.m. 3 p.m. At Reduced Prices 15; 30 50 cents (Downstairs) Fiction's Unsurpassed Mystery Thriller W JI BASIL RATHBONENIGEL BRUCE IDA LUPINO ALAN194 words
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Miscellaneous218 1940-05-11 5 QUEEN'S LAST 3 SHOW'S TODAY 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 The most outspoken Motion Picture film yet seen You’ll enjoy every one of its 11,i950 feet I FRANK CAPRA’S “MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON” Co-starring Jean Arthur Janies Stewart with Claude Rains Edward Arnold Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell Beulah Bondi. Together218 words
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Article440 1940-05-11 6 IN invading the Low Countries 1 as he did yesterday, Hitler could not have chosen a more favourable moment. With the Cabinet crisis unsolved, the Fuehrer was quick to strike before the British war effort could be intensified. But he has not altogether caught the Allies440 words
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Article150 1940-05-11 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA: Charles Laughton in “Hunchback of Notre Dame” with Maureen O’Hara, 11.30 a.m., 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” with James Stewart and Jean Arthur 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. BEX CINEMA Basil Rathbone in “Sherlock Holmes” 3, 6 15 9 30150 words
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Article439 1940-05-11 6 Racing Fever German invasion of Holland and Belgium which caused such excitement in town yesterday afternoon when the “Gazette came out with the news will be forgotten —at least, momentarily —today when Penang goes to the Races. With big fields in all events, punters should have some439 words
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Article676 1940-05-11 6 1 Saturday, May 11. I ATEST cables received J today indicate that (a) in response to the appeal for i help, French troops crossed the frontier into Belgium > between 6 and 7 a.m. yesterday (b) German troops crossed the southern tip of Holland’s676 words
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339 1940-05-11 7 EAE.WY SUBJECTS 4RRESTED EV OFFICES Local Dutch Firms And Bank To Carry On Business A CCORDING to a message from Singapore, nineteen German cargo ships, which have taken refuge in the Dutch Indies after the outbreak of the war and which were reported339 words
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Article160 1940-05-11 7 Malay Electrician’s Tragic End Two men fell to death in Penang yesterday. In the morning, an elderly Chinese patient jumped from the Tuberculosis Ward (third storey) in the “C” Block of the General Hospital, a height of more than 60 feet. The other fatality occurred at160 words
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Article162 1940-05-11 7 Annual Meeting Of Assn. On May 23 And 24 Alor Star. The eighth annual meeting of the Sultan Abdul Hamid College Old Boys Association will be held at Alor Star on Thursday and Friday, May 23 and 24. In connection with the meeting an American Tennis162 words
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Article63 1940-05-11 7 Under the auspices of the Geographical Society of the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star, Mr. J. A. Tulloch. Assis tant Superintendent of Surveys, Kedan. delivered a very interesting and instructive lecture on “Contours." on Sunday night. The talk was illustrated by relief modelled in63 words
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405 1940-05-11 7 FORMER EMPLOYEES OF LIQUIDATED RADIO COMPANY ipoh. Three English-speaking youths, Henry John, Tan Ah Boon and E. Gallyot claimed trial before the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, yesterday to a charge of criminal trespass in the premises of the former Perak405 words
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Article56 1940-05-11 7 Alor Star. On the eve of her departure for Europe on leave, Mrs. J. D. M. Smith, Chairman of the North Kedah Ladies Committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, was entertained to dinner by the Committee Members of the other communities m Alor Star, at56 words
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Article852 1940-05-11 7 Brother-in-law Battered To Death On Estate Unanimously found guilty of causing the death of his bro-ther-in-law at Caledonia Estate, Province Wellesley, on January 21, Aladin bin Arabi, a Tamil Mohamedan, was yesterday sentenced to death by His Lordship Mr. Justice Aitken at the Penang Assize852 words
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Article125 1940-05-11 7 Echo Of Civil Suit > Ipoh. Remarking that the prosecution had failed to discharge f the burden set upon them and further, that the evidence in the caseuas not sufficient for a conviction, the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes in the Perak Assizes yesterday acquitted and discharged Ali125 words
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Article31 1940-05-11 7 Singapore. Mr. Marcus Rex, British Resident, Perak, who was away on a four months’ holiday in Australia, arrived here yesterday morning with Mrs. Rex and daughter.31 words
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67 1940-05-11 7 Teluk Anson The Lower Perak Malay Ladies Section of the Perak Patriotic Fund have so far made a very handsome collection of $1,330.47, which has been forwarded to the Treasurers. From the up-river kampongs alone, chiefly from Pulau Tiga, a sum of $666.95 was collected67 words
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Article580 1940-05-11 7 ENTERTAINED BY TAIPING CHINESE Taiping. The Acting British Resident Perak, the Hon. Mr. N. F H Mather and Mrs. Mather, on the eve of their departure lor Kedan, were entertained- at a tea-partv given by the Chinese community of Taiping at the Hokkien Hoay Kuan580 words
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Article89 1940-05-11 7 Miss Yeoh Geok Eng And Mr. See Seng 800 Ipoh. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mr. See Seng 800 of the Kinta Sanitary Board, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. See Hock Beng and brother of Mr. See Seng Kim, to Miss89 words
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Article263 1940-05-11 8 Garden Competition For Malay Schools Kuala Kangsar. The holding annually of a Gardens Competition for Malay Vernacular -Schools in the state was announced by His Highness the Sultan of Perak, speaking at the conclusion of the All Perak Malay Schools Ninth Annual Athletic Sports Meeting held263 words
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Article1102 1940-05-11 8 Rembau Jelei Rubber Annual Meeting THE following is the speech made by Mr. T. W. Hodge. Chairman of Remban Jelei Rubber Ltd., at its 16th annual general meeting held on April 19. ‘’Gentlemen, —The Accounts are presented in a revised form this year; shrLngs and pence,1,102 words
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Article95 1940-05-11 8 Penang, May 10, 1940. (B.v Courtesy of the Chartered Bank' On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/it On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D, 2/4 5/lt Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/lt On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 On France Demand 2062 3/4 Lire 714795 words
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Article203 1940-05-11 8 Display At Taiping Whiteaways Taipin-g. Through the courtesy of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co. Ltd.. a display of woollen coniforls for our fighting men is being shewn in the window's of their Taiping branch thia w’eek. Similar displays have been held throughout Malaya during the past months. These203 words
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Article55 1940-05-11 8 The Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts, the Bishop of Singapore, during the course of his tour up-country, paid a visit to Teluk Anson on Tuesday. During his visit to Teluk Anson the Bishop was the guest of Mr. A. V. Aston, M.C.S., District Officer,55 words
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Article558 1940-05-11 8 Library Notice The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S. S. and F. M. S., during tbe period April 16 —30, 1940. inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building. Singapre. Section I: Issued by the Department: Malaya558 words
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Article58 1940-05-11 8 Motor-Cyclist In Collision Ipoh. A Malay motor-cyclist came into collision with a Chinese cyclist yesterday afternoon at the junction of Jalan Bendahara and Chamberlain Road. Both sustained superficial injuries and had to receive attention at the hospital. The pxace where the accident occurr?d is a busy58 words
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Article635 1940-05-11 8 Generosity Of Malava Patriotic Fund rpHE Red Cross, as is reasonable in view of the v. wide scope of its activities and the extent of its org;,?;nation has been the largest recipient of the generosity’ of tl laya Patriotic Fund. But the assistance of the Fund635 words
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Article210 1940-05-11 8 Sequel To Coffee-Shop Incident Taiping. An alleged boastful remark to the effect that “whenever he wanted her, he could take her out in a motor-car,” made in the presence of some friends in 8 coffee-shop in Chankat Jerring on the evening of April 22, gave210 words
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Article119 1940-05-11 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £263. 0. 0. £255. 5. 0. “Forward* £261. 5. 0. £252. 15. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” $126.25 $126 Business done 100 tons PENANG ’‘Spot’’ $126.25 $126 124 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” H%d. H 516<i. “Forward” ll%d. H 716 SINGAPORE: “Spot” 37% c 37 4119 words
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Article486 1940-05-11 9 French Egyptologist’s Fintl Cairo. A king’s ransom in gold and jewels—hidden for 3,000 years in what historians class as one of the most important tombs to be discovered —is today being examined by archaeologists who hope thereby to add new chapters to the record of486 words
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Article836 1940-05-11 9 s ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR WHITSUNDAY 5.00 a.m. Holy Conununion (Tamil) 7.60 a.m. Holy Communion 8.00 a.m. Choral Eucharist 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese) 1C.30 a.m. Mattins and Address 5.00 p.m Children's Service 6.00 p.m. Festal Evensong Psalm 104. Hymns 153. 155, 152, 208, 211, 209. MONDAY IN836 words
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1425 1940-05-11 10 Hitler’s Charge To His Troops: Reason For Wanton Invasion Berlin, May 10 Hitler has addressed a message to German troops on the Western Front saying:—“Soldiers of the Western I ront. the hour has come for the most decisive struggleI.—Reuter. - 1,425 words
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Article1307 1940-05-11 10 TROOPS CROSS FRONTIER AT 3 A.M. SEVERAL AERIAL ATTACKS ON DITCH AND BELGIAN AERODROMES London, May 10. German troops invaded Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg early this morning. According to the National Broadcasting Company troops were landed from rubber boats or the river and parachutes dropped twelve.—Reuter. - 1,307 words
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Article219 1940-05-11 10 —Rehter. SEVERAL DEAD AT NANCY Paris, May 10 Several towns, including the open town of Nancy, Lille, Lyons, Colmar, Pontoise and Luxeuil, were bombed by German aircraft to-day. Several’ dead and wounded were reported at Nancy. Two soldiers were killed in the Lyons raid. Two houses—Rehter. - 219 words
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76 1940-05-11 10 v —Reuter. BOMBS DROPPED NEAR FRONTIER Berne, May 10. General mobilisation has been decreed in Switzerland. Bombs were dropped during the night from a foreign plane on Currendlin, twenty miles south-west of Basle. The railway was damaged. Planes were seen over the Basle region this morning.v—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article107 1940-05-11 10 .—Reuter. Labour Liberals To Serve London, May 10. The following are considered to be the two most likely alternatives in the political developments, writes Reuter’s lobby correspondent:— Firstly. that until the immediate war situation is clarified there will be no change of Government organisation at.—Reuter. - 107 words
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Article93 1940-05-11 10 —Reuter. Determination To Do Utmost For V ictory London May 10. The following manifesto has been I d bv Mr. Attlee and Mr. Greenwood: e Labour Party, in view of a la of abominable aggression by Hitler firmly convinced that a drastic r struction of the Government is—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article51 1940-05-11 10 —Reuter. R.A.F. Aerodrome, I France Bombed London, May The Air Ministry announces tha the early hours of this morning, er aircraft of the aerodromes occupied by R.A.F. in France. R.A.F. Fighters engaged the enemy and it is ali known that five enemy aircraft h been shot—Reuter. - 51 words
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Advertisement54 1940-05-11 10 "the "ben "linf" 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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1222 1940-05-11 11 Race 1: Ponies Class 2 Div. 2 —s| Furs —2.30 p.m. .04 SPRING GIRL 6y 9.04 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval j 3 0 CODELLUS Uy 9.01 Major T. L. Fox Owner 4 4 0 FERNLET 6y 9.01 Mr. Cheong Yok Chong Hobbs 41,222 words
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Article201 1940-05-11 11 •THE RIDING BOY’ “TIC TAC EPSOM JEEP” “EUREKA” I “MAN-ON-THE- THE MAJOR** RACE Penang Penang ipoh Kuala Lumpur 1 SPOT” Ipoh i Singapore J Rosalie Bali Girl Rosalie East Lynne Bali Girl Faith Faith Rosalie Fernlet Bay Rose Rosalie Bav Rose 2. New World New World201 words
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Article, Illustration192 1940-05-11 11 Title Fight At Fun Frolic Tonight DHARMARAJ TO MEET BERNAL rpHE featherweight title of Penang will be at stake when David Dharmaraj, the holder, meets Little Bernal of Singapore in the main event over 12 twominute rounds of Mr. Khoo Thong Guan’s boxing promotion at the Fun and Frolic stadium192 words
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Article134 1940-05-11 11 Results Of Fights In Medan The Penang Boxes sent to Medan by Mr. Khoo Chong Thuan, the local promoter, returned to Penang yesterday. The following are the results of their fights during their stay in Medan:— Cheah Cheng Lean won on a T.K.O. against Killing134 words
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Article58 1940-05-11 11 Renong Rangers XI vs Chung Ling High School At the Chung Ling High School ground at Kampong Bahru at 5.30 p.m. on Monday. Renong Rangers XI: Ah Seng; Ah Siew, Wan Choo; Soo Hin, A. Ghouse. Hasty Choon; Keat Eng, Ah Chang, Ah Wah, Bay Say, Hock Chve. Reserves:58 words
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316 1940-05-11 11 Muslims Go Down In First Division Soccer r pHE Chinese Recreation Club strengthened their claims to the First Division League championship this year when they trounced the Muslim Recreation Club to the tune of five goals to nil. It was expected that the Muslims316 words
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Article206 1940-05-11 11 Penang vs. Selangor At Western Road Penang will meet Selangor in an inter-State cricket match on the Western Road ground over three days, today, tomorrow and on Monday, May 11, 12 and 13 respectively and the following are the two teams. PENANG L. J. THOMPSON (Capt.)206 words
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Article19 1940-05-11 11 The Anglo-Chinese School Lpoh, will meet the Taiping Anglo-Chinese School at footba 1 on the Esplanade today.19 words
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Article72 1940-05-11 11 TODAY SOCCER: P. Garrison vs. M.D.S.C. 1 Glugor Ground. S.L.R.C. vs. P.R.C. Dato Kramat Ground. Eastern S. C. vs. Glugor Club Renong Ground. CRICKET: PENANG VS. SELANGOR Western Road Ground. RACES: Penang Extra Meeting (First Day) BOXING: Fun Frolic Stadium. TOMORROW SOCCER 1 C.R.C. vs. Ipoh C.W.A.A.72 words
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Article32 1940-05-11 11 0.X.A.-Pulau Tikus Match Postponed The S.X.I. ground not being available, the match between the O.X.A. Non-Benders and the Pulau Tikus Non-Benders which was scheduled to be played yesterday was postponed.32 words
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Advertisement135 1940-05-11 11 THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome; with the assistaDce of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept, of Commerce, New Road, Bangkok. C&Me: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. TMb bureau supplies free Information to tourists, introduces them to famous sights and resorts, renders assistance in providing guides or Interpreters, planning itineraries, etc.135 words
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564 1940-05-11 12 O’NEILL EXPECTED TO SCORE Going Good Though Slightly Yielding (By “TIC-TAC') ]\j OT only are all O’Neill’s horses in rare form, but a tree near his stables which has never bloomed before is all aglow with a lovely flower on every stem564 words
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Article47 1940-05-11 12 Perak-Penang Match Cancelled The inter-State tennis fixture between Penang and Perak, arranged for Sunday -and Monday at Penang, has been cancelled as intimation has been received from Perak that most of the players selected "to represent the State will be unable to tnake the journey.47 words
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Article181 1940-05-11 12 1. —Reuter. Appropriate Action” By Britain Aand France Paris, May 10. France has reserved the right to take “‘appropriate action” if civilians are Bombed. A' communique issued by the Ministry d Foreign Affairs states: “The Frenci which, in its reply of Sep t(anber 1, 1939 to1.—Reuter. - 181 words
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Article405 1940-05-11 12 Penang Tennis Championships The only match of importance in the Penang Tennis Championships yesterday was the quarter final in the Mixed Doubles in which Mrs. R. R. C. Carter and Tang Gooi Fook met Mrs. Low Hooi Seah and Cheah Wat Sun. Mrs. Carter405 words
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Article131 1940-05-11 12 Iwo I poll Teams To Visit Penang Two football teams from Ipoh will visit Penang this week-end. They are the Cheng Wah Athletic Association and the Diehards. The Cheng Wah A. A., leaders of the Senior Division Football League in Ipoh, will play the Penang C.R.C tomorrow on the131 words
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Article188 1940-05-11 12 .—Reuter. Clash Of Opinions In London Press London, May 10 The probability that Mr. Chamberlain will resign was announced so late that newspaper editorials were to a arge extent out of date but the sudden emergence of Mr. Lloyd George as a candidate for a prominent.—Reuter. - 188 words
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Article130 1940-05-11 12 SUCCESSES CLAIMED IN AERIAIu ATTACKS —Reuter. Berlin, May 10. A German News Agency statement says: “At dawn today, the German Air Force started the attack in the west with strong units and landed numerous units on Dutch and Belgian aerodromes. The aerodromes and the surroundings fell’—Reuter. - 130 words
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Article96 1940-05-11 12 .—Reuter. Dutch And Belgian Broadcasts London, May 10 The Belgian Ambassador and Dutch Minister spoke over the BBC. tonight. They referred in scathing terms to the violation of the neutrality of their countries and expressed the absolute determination of their peoples to fight by the side.—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article59 1940-05-11 12 Reuter. Parachutists Being Annihilated London, May 10. Dutch News Agency broadcast says that Dutch troops destroyed bridges across the rivers Meuse and Yssel. In only one section of the town of Arnhem at a distance ot nine miles from NetherlandGerman frontier nave German troops reached Yssel. GermanReuter. - 59 words
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Article117 1940-05-11 12 R< uter. l our Armoured Trains Attacked The Hague. Maj 10 The Army s second communioue says at least seventy German planes were shot down. Dutch troops are offering strong resistance on the Yssel and Meuse. Four German armoured trains have been successfully attacked andR< uter. - 117 words
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Article49 1940-05-11 12 —Reuter. Berlin. May 10. The Neus Agencj' adds: “During these attacks the aerodromes of Antwerp and Brussels were successfully bombed. Units of the German Air Force supported the advance of the Army and were responsible for the occupation of one of the strongest Belgian forts.” —Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article78 1940-05-11 12 .—8.0. W. Rugby, May 10. Authoritative information received from Brussels reports air .attacks on several centres. Brussels and Antwerp in particular suffered. The bombing of Brussels began at 5 a.m. and continued until 6.15 a.m. Every aerodrome near the capital was attacked and the military hospital at Bergeopzoon.—8.0. W. - 78 words
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Article80 1940-05-11 12 .—Reuter. Widespread Marking Down Of Prices London. May 10 On the Stock Exchange there was a widespread marking down of prices as a precautionary measure but actual selling was negligible. Gilt-edged and foreigners naturally received the mast drastic cuts. Indian loans partially recovered the earlier setbacks while in.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article240 1940-05-11 12 Battling Samy Beats Dollah Battling Sam.', fought cleverly to gain a points' decision over Tiger Dollah in the main svent, over ten two-minute rounds, Of the boxing promotion at the New World Stadium last night. The Malay appeared rather slow, and although he showed that he possessed240 words
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Article204 1940-05-11 12 Reuter. American States To Guarantee Status? Washington, May 10. President Roosevelt had two talks during the night with the Belgian Ambassador, M. Cudahy. In well-inform-ed diplomatic quarters far-reaching problems for the United States are seen in the Far East and the Western hemisphere as well as i-nReuter. - 204 words
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Article51 1940-05-11 12 reported to have been arrested. —Reuter. Brussels, May 10. M Leon Degrelle, leader of the Belgian Rexist (Fascist) Party and M Declero. leader of the Flemish Nationalist Party, were arrested today. Two Flemish Nationist Deputies, M. Tollenaere and M. Grammens are also reported to have been arrested.reported to have been arrested.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article48 1940-05-11 12 —Reuter. Washington. May 10 Owing to what Is considered the impressive showing of air power in Norway, the United States Air Department intends to request the requisition of SGO new fourengined Flying Fortresses” costing £BO.OOO each according to the "Neu York Times. —Re uter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article65 1940-05-11 12 Berlin. May ‘0 A High Command communique announced this afternoon /‘German troops crassed the Dutch, Luxemburg and Belgian frontiers at 5.30 a.m. The enemy resistance was broken everywhere energetically often in close co-operation with the Air Force. A German U-boat same a British submarine off Tescheliing. Goman ipeed65 words
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Article145 1940-05-11 12 —Reuter. Protecting Neutrality Of Low Countries Berlin. May 10 Herr von Ribbentrop, in a statement to the German and foreign press this morning, says: "The Reich Government knew yesterday that Great Britain had told the Belgian and Dutch Governments that the landing of British troops on Belgian and—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article26 1940-05-11 12 —Reuter. London, May 16. It is announced all Royal Air Force leave has been stopped and all personnel already on leave recalled. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article22 1940-05-11 12 —Reuter Paris, May 10. Official circles state that assurances have recently been received that Spain intends to rem dn neutral.—Reuter—Reuter - 22 words
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Advertisement21 1940-05-11 12 BANK HOLIDAY The exchange Banks will be closed on Monday, 13th May, 1940, which has been proclaimed a Bank Holiday. (WHITSUNTIDE)21 words
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