Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 May 1940
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Title Section21 1940-05-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY 122. Vol. XCVIII. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article532 1940-05-23 1 British Pressing Enemy Between Arras Douai BELGIAN OFFENSIVE SUCCEEDS Germans 500,000 Men Tn France London, May 23. JT is learned here that the B.E.F. front has been held everywhere and the casualties are not heavy. The British counter-attacked between Arras and Douai but the result is not;.—Reuter. - 532 words
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Article, Illustration37 1940-05-23 1 RUM AN IA has called up Reservists. Other military measures have also been decided upon but they will be limited to only thirty days, says Reuter. Here is King Carol inspecting young army officers at Bucharest.37 words
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245 1940-05-23 1 Washington, May 23. attack of jitters from which many Americans are suffering tends to worsen rather than abate. The Americans themselves reier to it as terrific. Many here are already visualising an Allied defeat and the consequent possibility of America facing alone Italian”—Reuter. - 245 words
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Article17 1940-05-23 1 —Reuter. Bombay. May 22 The Stock Exchange decided to suspend business in forward dealings.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 17 words
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465 1940-05-23 1 LONDON, MAY 23. THE EMERGENCY POWERS EXTENSION BILL WHICH WAS ENACTED YESTERDAY IN 163 MINUTES IS WELCOMED BY THE PRESS AS THE RIGHT ANSWER TO HITLER’S TOTALITARIAN WAR. EMERGENCY POWERS EX TENSION BILL —Reuter. The “Times” writes: “At this grave moment a united nation.—Reuter. - 465 words
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137 1940-05-23 1 —Reuter. Chungking, May 23. Continuing the most intensive series of air raids on Chungking since the outbreak of the SinoJapanese war, Japanese planes again bombed the outskirts of the Carit last night and today. It estimab J that lift. b mbei’fe laid -d the—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article86 1940-05-23 1 —Reuter. Five Transports Sunk And Others Mined London, May 22. It is learned in London that at least five German transports and supply ships were successfully attacked in the past ter. days and others sunk by mines. Germany has now lost more shipping through Allied action than—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article89 1940-05-23 1 —Reuter. London, May 23. The possibility of a German invasion of Eire is causing concern to many Commoners, Reuter’s Parliamentary Correspondent learns. The question was discussed at a meeting of Conservative members last night. It was decided to ask the Premier to receive a deputation to—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article31 1940-05-23 1 —Reuter. London. May 22 The Admiralty announces the loss of His Majesty's trawler. Rifsness. as a result of an enemy bomUing attack. There were three casualties. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 31 words
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148 1940-05-23 1 WASHINGTON. MAY 23. a rnTERNMTNT HAS DECIDED TO SEND THE LINER “PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT" TO EIRE TO BRING AMERICANS HOME FROM EUROPE ?HE SHIP WILL SAIL FROM NEW YORK TODAI FOR GALWAY. —Reuter. Mr. Cordell Hull has telegraphed the United States envoys—Reuter. - 148 words
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Article107 1940-05-23 1 Reuter. London, May 23. The Commons adopted the second reading of the Treachery Bill without division. During the debate, the AttorneyGeneral showed how parachutists were affected by this measure. If the enemy descended in plain clothes unarmed and not as a part of the attackReuter. - 107 words
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Article132 1940-05-23 1 .—'Reuter. Questions Of Japanese Discrimination London. May 22 In the House of Commons. Mr. Robert Morgan asked Mr. Butler whether his attention had been called to the regulations published on March 30 by the Tsingtao Municipal Council, empowering the Municipality to commandeer land in the district.—'Reuter. - 132 words
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Advertisement16 1940-05-23 1 COW& GATE jo, north Malaya Penang:— ,-orgeto a n dispensary LTD., Penang and Ipoh. i I16 words
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Advertisement79 1940-05-23 1 “SMILER” fed on COW&GATE I z X i A gents for North Malaya 4 GEORGETOWN DISPENBART IZtIX. Penang and Ipoh. f DESTROY WHITE ANTS Scientifically. I USE I l y PRICES. v J Sets. Refills. \LARGE for godowns, factories, coolie- j lines, etc. $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for indi- I vidual79 words
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2863 1940-05-23 2 EMERGENCY POWERS DEFENCE BILL PASSED WHOLE RESOURCES OF BRITAIN MUST BE MOBILISED Critical Weeks Ahead: Excess Profits Tax 100 Per Cent RUGBY, MAY MR. ATTLEE, LORD PkIVY SEAL, INFORMED THE HOUSE THIS AFTER -,v THAT THE PRESENT SITUATION WAS SO CRITICAL.—Reuter. - 2,863 words
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751 1940-05-23 2 Troops fiow Close To Town Paris, May 2. INTEREST is now focussed on the situation in Picardy, north of the Somme Line. There has been little news of this sector today but it appears that small German detachments have infiltrated the region but have not—Reuter.. - 751 words
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Article58 1940-05-23 2 Reuter. Paris, May 22. A telegram from Bucharest says that the majority of Rumania’s reservists have been ordered to rejoin their units within twenty-four hours. The measure does not affect workers on fortifications, railway and road construction or engaged in the oil and coal industries. ItReuter. - 58 words
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Article155 1940-05-23 2 —Reuter. “Premature To Make Forecasts” Rome, May 22. “Tension subsists but no excessive alarmism can be justified,” states the officially inspired; newssheet, “Informu.zioni del Giorno.” “It will be an error to draw conclusions from Count Ciano’s speech at Milan which do not arise from the speech. “Italy’s’—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article60 1940-05-23 2 Reuter. Second Reading Passed In Commons London, May 22. After the Commons had agreed to the second reading of the Colonial Bill Mr. MacDonald thanked the House for the generally sympathetic reception of the Bill and said he bad never sat through a colonial debate which stimulated soReuter. - 60 words
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Article56 1940-05-23 2 I. —Reuter. Raid By Enemy Aircraft London, May 22. The Air Ministry announces that enemy aircraft jettisoned bombs in two districts of south-east England last night. Some bombs fell on land and others in the sea. Anti-aircraft guns were in action. There were no casualtiesI.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article60 1940-05-23 2 Reuter. 724 Names Appear In Latest List London, May 22 Seven hundred and twenty-four names —96 officers and 628 of other ranks, appear in the War Office casualty list No. Four. The largest number, under various classifications, appear under the heading “died”, namely 41 officers and 525Reuter. - 60 words
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Advertisement96 1940-05-23 2 New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TANJONG BUNGAH PENAN*».. THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS BAR DANCE HALL SEA-BATHING with Diving Stage Complete with Spring Board MEALS AT ANY HOUR Drinxs Prices are the same as that of E. &O„ Elysee, Wembley, etc. COME AND SPEND AN EVENING HERE96 words
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388 1940-05-23 3 OBJECTOR'S MOTHER IS A GERMAN a man whose mother is of German birth be expected to fight against Germany—perhaps against cousins in the German Army? Twenty-two-year-old Cecil Blowers, of Lewis-road, Sutton, Surrey, thinks not, and at London Conscientious Objectors’ Tribunal he said388 words
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Article332 1940-05-23 3 (With Cycle And Portmanteau Vanishes Bi ghtwell, near Wallingford, Berkshire. »*lA° not worry about me. I have 1 J gone to someone I think I can be more use to. Goodbye.— Copper.” A 13-year-old girl wrote this note, packed her belongings and disappeared into the night from332 words
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Article155 1940-05-23 3 Several British and neutral cargoes, insured at Lloyd’s before the war, were shipped in German steamers. Then came the blockade. While the ships were on the high seas, or still in foreign ports, their captains received orders to scuttle rather than surrender. In this way the155 words
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Article125 1940-05-23 3 Hollywood. A most amazing film, starring 20 dtish and French-born stars, is about 0 go into production. Ad profits are to be shared by Angloench and American charities; in the of the Allies the money will be i°r the Red Cross. who have already125 words
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Article35 1940-05-23 3 the h't }ias *****1 as ked to provide liary y', r roush company of the Auxibehina aiy Pione er Corps for service Thr a eUneS in France hundred men are required.35 words
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Article110 1940-05-23 3 Three members of one family, a brother and two sisters, were married at St. Jude’s Church, Herne Hill, S.E the other day. Thomas Coombe, aged 28, of Miltonroad, Herne Hill, W., married 25-year-old Eileen King, of Industrial-terrace, Brixton, S.W. His sister Joan, aged 26, married110 words
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231 1940-05-23 3 MIDDLE-AGED, motherly-looking, Mrs. Lena Frosch was named by District Attorney O’Dwyer as the “guardian angel” of a New York “murder syndicate.” Mr. O'Dwyer is investigating the activities of an underworld organisation, which has become known as the “cash and bury’ syndicate. It accepted commissions to231 words
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Article90 1940-05-23 3 GARRICK: “Van Damim’s Revue.” Vivian van Damm, who has run the intimate Windmill Theatre revue for eight years, now embarks on a longer venture on similar lines —four shows, continuous from 2 p.m. Main appeal is probably the nudity. But the prettiness of his girls and the tactful90 words
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295 1940-05-23 3 The End Of A Nazi Raider Edinburgh. I SAW the most exciting film ever screened. It was silent and it lasted only 15 seconds, writes D. R. Moir, the “Daily Herald” correspondent. It was also a one-man film. The hero, producer and director was295 words
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Article124 1940-05-23 3 Sentenced For Mushroom Fraud A WOMAN doctor has issued petitions under the Bankruptcy Acts against Clifford Collinson and Leonard Parkin, who are both serving sentences for the £687,000 mushroom farm fraud. Receiving orders have been made against them, and also against James Fortune, acquitted at the Old124 words
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Article323 1940-05-23 3 Nazis’ Vain Hopes Of Supplies The difficulties, political, commercial and transport, in the way of a large expansion of Soviet agricultural exports to Germany are suveyed bj- the journal Economist in an article on Soviet agriculture. Great changes in Soviet farming and trade policy would have323 words
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Article86 1940-05-23 3 A father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Shone, and their five children jumped 30 feet from a second-floor window when a fire broke out in a house off Watergate-street, Chester, the other day. All the children landed on the roof of an outhouse which gave86 words
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Article178 1940-05-23 3 Mrs. W. Little, of Wool-vvich-road, Charlton, S.E., was looking out of her window she heard a terrific explosion. “There’s something gone up in the air,” she shouted to a neighbour. The “something” was a 9ft. high retort. And blown into the air with it178 words
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Article93 1940-05-23 3 Alan Forman, aged 15, who lives at St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, was on his way to work when he found an iron cylinder by the roadside. He picked it up and took it to the farm where he works. “Looks like something from a car,”93 words
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Article89 1940-05-23 3 Renewed demands are to be made that effect should be given to the report of the Abortion Committee which last June proposed a clarification of the law. The issue was to have been raised in the House of Lords by Lord Horder, but he89 words
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Advertisement106 1940-05-23 3 THE REASON 1:5 Innumerable complaints arise from impurities in the blood, and so long as the impurities remain, permanent relief cannot be obtained. 1 Clarkes Blood Mixture, by cleansing the IS BLOW blood, is invaluable in the treatment of R rheumatic complaints, lumbago, painful joints, neuritis, glandular swellings, sores, a106 words
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Miscellaneous64 1940-05-23 3 NEW WITH a jPfffrneF Recent R.A.F. operations found the crews of our planes ready for any emergency. H 7 4 Kv z j i U nrb < /■i.; n c' v 'V'L //I 11 />v. y i j 4 L' 7 A z I I 111 U s?'. i 11164 words
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397 1940-05-23 4 Just As Bad As The Enemy Without G AOL FOR POSSESSION OF SEDITIOUS DOCUMENTS Kuala Lumpur. SENTENCE of one year’s rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. W. J. Thorogood in the First Court on Tuesday, on a Chinese, Wong Faa who was convicted397 words
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Article279 1940-05-23 4 Complainant In Theft Case A N Indian, Sankara n, who gave his age as 124 years, was the complainant in a case in the Singapore fifth court on Tuesday in which a young Indian, Muthusamy, was charged with disposing of stolen property. The property,279 words
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Article411 1940-05-23 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay May 20, 1940 Kita boleh cheritakan sekarar. .fj—yang amat dahshat darihal serant ir Jerman yang terlalu besar di-ar, Rotterdam. Tidak shak lagi serangan ini-lah atu daripada perkara yang terutama lh membawa bandar Rotterdam pada ;i n lalu itu jatoh ka-tangan Jerman bagitu segera. Butir2411 words
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Article269 1940-05-23 4 Cardinal Hinsley s Warning j Cardinal Hinsley. Archbishop Westminister, preaching at a service held at Westminister Cathedral mark the fourteenth centenary of the birth of St. Gregory the Great and the first anniversary of the coronation 0 Pope Pius XII. said that today they were witnessing269 words
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Article55 1940-05-23 4 YuGtlll I IL g pjjpt Howard Doyle Walker, Grsen-road, Acock’s G rt '< ham. was fined £4O at I 11 over-charging for coal oD e of It was stated that V n a t 3s- his carters were selling jce 0 cwt. instead of the55 words
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Article91 1940-05-23 4 Reported Fracas Near Selangor Golf Club Kuala Lumpur. The Criminal Investigation Branch of the Kuala Lumpur Police are making inquiries mt j a report by two Sikhs that they were set upon by five of their compatriots at 4.30 on Saturday behind the Selangor Golf Club According to91 words
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Article121 1940-05-23 4 Rent Assessment Board Meeting No order was made by the Rent Assessment Board on Tuesday, when it heard Mrs. Sellema’s application for the ejection of two of her tenants in Race Course Road. Mr. H. A. R Paulusz, representing Mrs. Seilama, said the applicant was living in121 words
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745 1940-05-23 4 Our Duty In The Present IFar “Al ala y a like the rest of the E m P* re is at war. But because our part in the war is primarily economic our morale needs sustaining, even more than in lands where danger is745 words
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Article287 1940-05-23 4 Inauguration Of 1940 Season Kuala Lumpur. The opening of the 1940 season of the Kuala Lumpur Musical Society was inaugurated by a guest evening at the Venning Road Masonic Hall. It was very gratifying to see an audience of over 100 at a concert of such287 words
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Article132 1940-05-23 4 A regulation has been introduced into the Emergency Powers (Defence) Act to enable Danish ships requisitioned by the British authorities to be worked by their own Danish officers and crew, although the officers may not hold the full qualifications required by the Board of132 words
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Article72 1940-05-23 4 People who live on the Dorset coast were warned by radio not to tamper with tins washed up there. Many of these tins —weighing one or two pounds—are coming ashore. They are marked “Highly dangerous—containing poison gas.” There is prussic acid in them, it is stated.72 words
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Advertisement164 1940-05-23 4 FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY Beautiful coloured maW PORTRAITS la (HANDSOMELY MOUNTED) of your favourite HEC2 IWIZW 8 SiEES Loretta Young Fox IN EXCHANGE FOR ANY FOUR SMALL FILMSTAR PICTURES n FROM THE GLASSINE-WRAPPED TABLETS OF LUX TOILET SOAP f filmstars These lovely portraits measure 12” x 9”, splen- LORETTA164 words
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Miscellaneous19 1940-05-23 4 All in a Day’» Work—by Rick Elmes 1 iii K Hi iA? Supootc I CyS- HI 18a i i19 words
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573 1940-05-23 5 WIFE ALLEGES ILL-TREATMENT BY HUSBAND BROTHER-IN-LAW Denies She Was Enticed Away INTENDED RETURNING TO HUSBAND Teluk Anson. A LLEGATIONS that her husband and his brother had illtreated her and that her husband had often asked her to do immoral acts with his friends and that about a month ago she573 words
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Article392 1940-05-23 5 Commissioners Agree To Proposal The relevant committee of the Singapore Municipal Commission has agreed, in principle, to the proposal submitted by the European Association of Malaya for the provision of a modern crematorium in Singapore, subject to adequate safeguards. It is not likely, however, that a392 words
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Article78 1940-05-23 5 Abandoned After Dynamo Removed Leaving his bicycle on the five-foot way of his house,in Hutton Lane yesterday morning, a Chinese cyclist came out later to find it gone. He reported his loss at the Hutton Lane Police Station. Accompanied by a detective, the cyclist went78 words
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Article370 1940-05-23 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Lent. Ascar Martin Lee, of the B-AS.C., was married to Miss Margaret Helen Smith at the Garrison Qiurch. Tanglin, on Monday- A public reception to Dr. M. A. Gabriel, who was appointed a Justice of toe Peace for the State of Selangor, is being arranged at Klang. Mr370 words
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Article167 1940-05-23 5 Yesterday’s Tiffin Meeting Members of the Ipoh Rotary Club at yesterday’s tiffin meeting at the Hotel Majestic observed a two-min-utes silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Rotarian Chung Ah Ming, who was a chartered member of the Ipoh Rotary Club. President167 words
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Article52 1940-05-23 5 Remains To Be Brought To Penang Ipoh. The funeral of the late Mr. Chung Ah Ming will take place at Ipoh to-morrow (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock from his residence 21 Gopeng Road. The remains will be conveyed to Penang for interment at the family52 words
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Article223 1940-05-23 5 Magistrate Visits Scene To Decide Ownership Kuala Kangsar. A FOWL which formed the “bone of contention” between a man and a woman, both Malays, living close to each other in a kampong near Kuala Kangsar, had its sequel before Che Ahmad bin Mahmud, the223 words
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Article86 1940-05-23 5 Address Of “Puppets Can Act” The weekly class of the Georgetown Abbey Players will be held this evening at 6.30 at the Anglo-Chinese Boys’ School Hall, Westlands Avenue. The speaker for the evening is Miss Jean Siefer who will speak and demonstrate on the subject “Puppets Can86 words
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Article87 1940-05-23 5 Alleged Stabbing Affray Ipoh. Four Tamils have been admitted into the Ipoh District Hospital with stab wounds as the result of an alleged stabbing affray at the Sungei Pari bridge, near the Tamil Settlement in the early hours of yesterday morning. It is stated that three87 words
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Article71 1940-05-23 5 Form Of Dengue Fever Taiping. Taiping has been experiencing an epidemic of what is stated to be a form of dengue fever. Several people ranging from school pupils to those advanct*d m years have been laid low. The sick ness leaves a “rash” on the body which71 words
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Article168 1940-05-23 5 Father Pays Fine Of $5O Muar. An elderly woman, Som binte Abdul Rahman, was the complainant in a case in which her grandson, Hassan bin Jalal, who gave his age as 18, was charged before Mr. S. A. Bakar, First Magistrate, with housebreaking and theft of168 words
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Article53 1940-05-23 5 The Anglo-Chinese High School is holding its annual Speech Day Programme on Wednesday. May 29. at 11 a.m. in the school hall at A.C.S. Westlands Avenue. All parents of students and friends and patrons of the school are cordially invited to attend it. No invitation cards53 words
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Article118 1940-05-23 5 The Dress Sale announced to take place in the Rest Room at 5 pm. on Monday. May 27 has been postponed until Monday. June 3. at the same hour and place. A Cold English Tiffin will be served ir the Rest Room on Thursday. Mak' 30. between 1118 words
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Article36 1940-05-23 5 Address By British Adviser Today As Empire Day falls on Friday, the Hon. the British Adviser. Kedah, will address the boys of the Sultan Aodul Hamid College, Alor Star, this morning.36 words
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Advertisement338 1940-05-23 5 New Air-Floated Face Powder Amazing Discovery of Ruis Beauty Chemist Face powder ten times finer and lighter than ever before thought possible Only powder that floats on air is collected for use. This is the amazing new process of a Paris Chemist now adopted by Tokalon oPouAre That is why338 words
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Miscellaneous234 1940-05-23 5 The Long-awaited Screen Hit is here Muni, the man who has plundered you. senses now wrings your heart I majestic OPENING TODAY 3.00, 6,15 9,30 p.m. Matinee At Reduced Prices 15, 30 A 50 cents Downstairs. A Stirring Romance of War-Tom Uro* I ESCADRILLE' Lwith LOUIS HAYWARD Directed by ANA234 words
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Miscellaneous137 1940-05-23 5 queens Last 4 Shows Today 12 Noon 3 p.m. 6.30 930 12 P.M. 3 P.M. PRICES DOWNSTAIRS 15, 30 50 CENTS. Another One Of Our “Selected” Chinese Pictures MISS CHIEW SUAN of “Madam Lee Sam Neo” fame, in another inspiring role “BENG KIONG LU” (with full English Sub-Titles) Emotional Heart-Stirring137 words
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Article426 1940-05-23 6 IMF. REYNAL’D’S speech to the Senate on Tuesday leaves no doubt as to France’s will to victory. The hour is dark, but the French Premier’s fighting speech, like Mr. Churchill’s, offers more than a ray of hope. A mistake has been made, M. Reynaud admits, in not426 words
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Article140 1940-05-23 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA Paul Muni and Miriam Hopkins in “Escadrille” 3, 6 15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Beng Kiong Lu” (Chinese picture) 12 noon, 3, 6.30 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Merle Oberon in Over the Moon” 3, 6.15 9.30 p m. WINDSOR CINEMA “Seva Sadhan” (Tamil picture)140 words
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Article487 1940-05-23 6 A Light \T'hat Has Failed f INE of the minor but not unregretted consequences of the war has been the sudden and complete arrest of television as a public service, just as its possibilities were opening out. Television is an invention of the modern scientific world in487 words
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Article644 1940-05-23 6 Thursday, May 23. I AST night, formations of bombers carried out operations on military objectives and key points in Rhenish Prussia. Many direct hits were registered on bridges and railway junctions and rolling stock. IE raids had a three-fold object: (1) To attack the644 words
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Advertisement247 1940-05-23 6 —I He takes his own Lfe/v5Qj family pictures -DO YOU? Xtl You can get a BROWNIE 1 camera for as little as $2.10 You can’t have too many photo- reliable. Just look through graphs of your family. Why not the viewfinder and press the start taking them vourself? trigger a247 words
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Advertisement46 1940-05-23 6 W.S’JV»’-V.V-V KNOWN THE WORLD OVER BetltonteJ v B w Ji H THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in the markets AND need no further Recommendation. :o: Fresh Stocks Received regularly by SOLB AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, I P oh Kuala Ixim P TO .■.WnV.SV.W---46 words
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2288 1940-05-23 7 Mr. C.W.A. Sennett Addresses The Students Director Reads Viscount Bledisloe’s Inspiring Message J£MPIRE DAY was appropriately observed by St. .\a\ici s Institution this morning', when Viscount Bledisloe’s stirring Empire Day message was read to the boys, patriotic songs sung- and a significant address delivered2,288 words
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Article431 1940-05-23 7 Nazi Oppression Of The Weak The Empire is at war, not only with Germany, but through Germany, with those evil forces of ruthless brutality, oppression of the weak, falsehood and injustice, against which the British race has throughout the centuries proved itself to be the champion of431 words
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393 1940-05-23 7 Judgment Reserved: Victim In Hospital For 23 Days Judgment was reserved by the Penang District Judge. Mr. H A Forrer, this morning, at the conclusion of the case in which a Malay, Suleiman bin Sa’ad, stood nis trial on a charge of voluntarily causing393 words
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Article314 1940-05-23 7 (To the Editor, Pinang Gazette) Sir, I observe in Alpha’s “By the Way” Column in your issue of the 21st May reference to the colossal ignorance of the average Penang schoolboy, and I should, as another ex-teacher, like to associate myself with the spirited retort314 words
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Article40 1940-05-23 7 With eftect from June 3 the evening broadcasts in the Thai language from the Penang Wireless Society’s Station will be given from. 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.—instead of the present time 8 pjn. to 8.15 pjn.40 words
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110 1940-05-23 7 “Analysing the increases, it is interesting to note a further increase of over ioo% in the number of cars not exceeding f H.P. hi J 936 there were only 8 cars in this class and in 3 years, they have increased to Bf. The110 words
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Article81 1940-05-23 7 Two Malays, Mat Noh bin Ibrahim and Harun bin Jasin, were charged before the Penang District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, yesterday with voluntarily causing grievous hurt and voluntarily causing hurt respectively to another Malay, Long Don bin Dato Mat Ami, on April 29 at81 words
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Article61 1940-05-23 7 Starring Miss Chiew Suan in an emotional role, “Beng Kiong Lu,'’ a Chinese picture with full English sub-titles, opened at the Queen’s Theatre yesterday. Miss Chiew Suan, who will be remembered in a memorable role in Madam Lee Sam Neo,” gives another splendid performance in61 words
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Advertisement101 1940-05-23 7 f OR INFANTS O-INVALI^ 5 f /V f I 'Hj I A < J ssSs; s jSEkv x? 111., “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN” Let your Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to Health and Happiness on COW GATE From all over the world they come—a growing army101 words
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Article230 1940-05-23 8 Penang, May 22, 1940. tßy Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) Ou London Bank Demand 2/4 1/ie On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/lt Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/1« On New York Demand 47 Canadian 51 3/4 On France Demand 2062 3/4 Lire230 words
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Article661 1940-05-23 8 Penang Total Now $126,950.41 The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China as Treasurers of the above Fund beg to acknowledge receipt of the following subscriptions. Amount previously acknowledged $116,217.41 Anonymous 10.00 Contribution by the following Shanghai Rubber Companies, being based on approximately 25 cents per planted661 words
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Article300 1940-05-23 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/14 4/6 A. Amalg 5/9 6/3 A. Hitams 20/6 21/6 Bangrins 20/3 21/3 B. Selangors 1.38 1.41 Hong Fatts 1.02 1.05 Jelebus 65 68 Johans 30 32 Kamras 1/7| l/10i Kamuntings 10/6 11/3 K. Lanjuts 21/6 22/ Katus 22/9 23/9 Kramats 10/3300 words
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39 1940-05-23 8 Beating Of Retreat Ipoh. The drums and fifes of the Ist Perak Battalion of the F. M. S. V. F. performed the Beating Retreat at Headquarters on Tuesday evening before a large gathering.39 words
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Article282 1940-05-23 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.17£ 1.22£ Ayer Panas 1.20 1.25 Bassetts 40 45 Batu Lintangs 95 1.00 Bentas 95 1.00 Borellis 1.40 1.45 Brogas 62£ 65 Indragiris 1.20 1.25 Kempas 2.05 2.10 Kuala Sidims 2.15 2.25 Lunas 1.60 1.67£ Malaka Pinda 1.30 1.35 Mentakabs 37 40282 words
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Article251 1940-05-23 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4 4/6 A. Amalgamateds 5/6 5/9 B. Selangors 1.35 1.40 Hong Fatts 1.02 1.05 Jelapangs 26 27 Jelebus 62£ 67£ Johans 30 32£ K. Kamuntings 8/3 B'6 Kramats 10/3 10'9 K. Lanjuts 21' 21'9 Kuchais 1.50 1.55 Kamras 1/3 1/6 Kundangs 13/ 13,6251 words
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Article192 1940-05-23 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/3 4/6 A. Amalgamated 5/9 6/3 Bangrin 20/ 21/ Batu Selangor 1.35 1.40 Hitam 35 40 Hong Fatt 1.00 1.05 Jelebu 62 67£ Kampong Lanjut 21/3 22/ Kent 2/ 2/3 Kinta Kellas 5/3 5,9 Klang River 1.65 1.70 Kramat Tin 10/3 10/9192 words
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Article279 1940-05-23 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.15 1.20 Amal. Malay 1.85 1.95 Aver Hitam 90 971 Bedford 85 90 Bukit Kaul 72£ 774 Kuala Sidim 2.15 2.25 Mentakab 39 421 New Scudai 90 95 Perak River Valley 82 874 Sungei Tukang 1.00 1.05 Teluk Anson 1.35 1.40 ■Temerloh279 words
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Article99 1940-05-23 8 Motor-cycle And Ricslia Collide Ipoh. A collision between a motor-cycle and a riesha. occupied by a Tamil couple and their two children occurred at 8 p.m. on Vlsagam night. Tuesday, near the Ipoh Club resulting in the woman, who was pregnant, and the motor-cyclist. S. John,99 words
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Advertisement73 1940-05-23 8 BANKS OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic deve--lopme n t s, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with ye& r 8 of financial t experience. The Indian Overseas Bank,73 words
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Article890 1940-05-23 9 TOOK BRIBE FROM BUS COMPANIES Kuala Lumpur. The appeal by Mohamed Ramly, ex-inspector of Police, who was convicted and sentenced to 12 months’ simple imprisonment on two charges of bribery, was dismissed on Tuesday morning by the F.M.S. Court of Appeal, in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur.890 words
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Article502 1940-05-23 9 Psychological Tricks Of The Nazis Some of the psychological tricks resorted to in Nazi propaganda broadcasts were referred to by Mr. W. A. Sinclair, lecturer in Philosophy at Edinburgh University, in a broadcast in the series ’The Voice of the Nazi.” Eleven yeais ago, said Mr. Sinclair,502 words
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Miscellaneous2457 1940-05-23 9 SAIGON crary. 850 Londnn —‘World Affairs.’ 9.05 fflVlwH M-F WaW Ctare Pania Green end Ofhers M a >n. Neva ,n French the «o'™»*» 10.20 close 09 X News ■V French— L5O P- m A concert light music. 5.56 KUALA LUMPUR English programme: Concert: Follow ZGB4 5.00 mc/s (60.00 m.) the2,457 words
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Miscellaneous233 1940-05-23 9 —Mondial (Political talk —Paris press review). 10.50 English programme: Concert. 11.05 News in English —Paris press review (relay Paris-Mondial). SAN FRANCISCO (TREASURE ISLAND) KGEI 9.53 mc/s (31.48 m.) (From 7.20 p.m. to 12.25 a m.) P.M. 7.50 News in English. 9.50 News in English. 10.50 News in English. 11.20 Financial233 words
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341 1940-05-23 10 Australia Raising Third Division: Big Graving Dock To Be Built Ottawa, May 22 Mr. Rogers, the Minister of Defence, has announced that a further contingent of Canadian troops has just arrived in England, comprising further reinforcements for the First Canadian Division and certain ancillary units..—Reuter. - 341 words
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Article119 1940-05-23 10 —Reuter. Strength Of 10,000 Planes Proposed Washington. May 22 That the naval air strength be not less than 10,000 planes ana If,ooo pilots was proposed in a legislation. introduced by the Chairmen of the Naval Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives. This action was.—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article56 1940-05-23 10 .—Reuter. DANGER ZONES IN EUROPE Washington, May 22 Mr. Cordell Hull told pressmen to-night that despite the State Department’s repeated warnings, American citizens made no hurry in the European danger zones. No American has left England for Ireland and only 75 from other parts.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article158 1940-05-23 10 —Reuter. M. Molotov’s Reply To British Note Moscow, May 22. M. Molotov sent a note to the British Government on May 20 stating that the questions concerning RussoGerman trade could not be discussed during the trade negotiations with Britain. The note said that such questions were mentioned•—Reuter. - 158 words
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Article22 1940-05-23 10 —Reuter. London, May 22 The death js announced of the Conservative Member of Parliament, Sir John Haslam. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 22 words
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1042 1940-05-23 10 M. REYNAUD’S ROUSING BROADCAST No Slackening Of Speed And Volume Of Production Paris, May 22 It is officially reported that the French have recaptured Arras. M. Reynaud, broadcasting, said that he had just seen General Weygand who had returned from the front:—“The Generalissimo told.—Reuter. - 1,042 words
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202 1940-05-23 10 ft Message Reported From Japan Tokio, May 22 “Germany is not interested in the Netherlands East Indies.” This message is reported to have been conveyed to Mr. Arita, Japanese Foreign Minister, by the head of the German military mission to Tokio. —Reuter. PREVENTING SPREAD202 words
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Article, Illustration83 1940-05-23 10 —Reuter. DI KE OF GLOUCESTER BRUISED London, May 22 It is learned in London that the Duke of Gloucester was, for three successive nights, in the areas which were heavily bombed and he is suffering from scratches caused by bomb splinters, both his hands being—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article51 1940-05-23 10 .—Reuter. Inspection Of Albanian Public Works Rome, May 22. Count Ciano will sail from Bari in the cruiser Garibaldi today for Tirana to inspect the public works in Albania. Air raid precautions and exercises were carried out in Turin last evening. A black-out was enforced..—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article50 1940-05-23 10 I. —Reuter. Increased Production To Meet Britain’s Needs? London. May 22 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Colonial Office in a Commons reply, stated the question whether a further increase in colonial sugar production was needed to meet Britain's requirements, was now under examination with the various departments concerned.—Reuter.I.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article55 1940-05-23 10 .—Reuter. Output Not Seriously Interfered With London. May 22 A slight explosion occurred at about 1 a.m. on a section of the Woolwich arsenal. It is understood that one man was injured. Fire brigades quickly subdued the outbreak. The general output of work in the department.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article89 1940-05-23 10 .—Reuter Alarm In Military Zones Bucharest. May 22. Russian troops are making new dispel, tions on a considerable scale on the H uigarian and German frontier, according to reports from the Russo-Rumanian frontier. It is reported that the population of Giorgui was being evacuated followm a.—Reuter - 89 words
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Article221 1940-05-23 10 —Reuter. M. Reynaud’s Speech To Senate Paris, May* 22. After his reference in his Senate speech to the loss of Arras and Amiens, M. Reynaud asked: “How have we got to this point? I 3 the moral value of our army in doubt?—Reuter. - 221 words
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42 1940-05-23 10 —8.0. W. Rugby. May 22 On enquiry at the Admiralty regarding the German claims it is stated that no British transport or tankers were sunk last night in the Straits of Dover by the Germans.—B.O.W.—8.0. W. - 42 words
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438 1940-05-23 10 Japanese Launch Vigorous Counter-attack Towards Tsaoyang Chungking, May 22 With 200 armoured cars and a large number of aircraft, the Japanese at Suihhsien in North Hupeh, launched a vigorous coun-ter-attack towards Tsaoyang, according to Chinese sources here. Heavy fighting is said to be in progress.—Reuter. - 438 words
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Advertisement54 1940-05-23 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 particular® regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents54 words
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Article773 1940-05-23 11 141 Entries: 11/2 Mile Race Cancelled •X A total of 141 entries has been received for the Peral? Turf Club s June Meeting on June 1, 5 and 8. The entries are made up as follows Horses, Class 1: 38 Horses, Class 2 60 Horses,773 words
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Article50 1940-05-23 11 Kedah Team To Meet Penang The following have been selected to play for Kedah against Penang in the “H.M.S. Malaya” Cup Match at Alor Stax on Saturday:— KOK HIN OMAR SALIM ABDUL RAHMAN NATT MUSTAPHA SALLEH HUSSAIN HAY ABDUL RAZAK KUPPUSAMY Reserves: Ismail Akib and Osman.50 words
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Article87 1940-05-23 11 World’s Record At Sydney Sydney, New South Wales Cordy Milne, the American speedway rider, established a world's record for three-quarters of a mile from a clutch start when he won the A.I.F. Cup at the Sports Ground here. His time was 52.85. which was 1.5 s better than87 words
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Article215 1940-05-23 11 Positions To Date FIRST DIVISION Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. C.R.C. 12 12 0 0 35 8 24 P.G.FA. 14 9 3 2 23 8 20 P.M.R.C. 12 6 4 0 28 14 16 P.C.F.A. 11 6 4 1 18 12 13 M.D.S.C. 11215 words
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Article23 1940-05-23 11 —Reuter. London, May 21. In a north-western regional soccer match played today, Burnley beat Barrow by 2 goals to nil. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 23 words
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568 1940-05-23 11 Full Programme For Empire Day Sports Rally Tomorrow The Empire Day sports and rally will I be held at 4 p.m. tomorrow on the Hutchings School Ground. The public are cordially invited to attend. The following is the full programme:— SPORTS 4.15 p.m. The following Troops are competing:— 2nd Penang568 words
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693 1940-05-23 11 BETTER ENTRIES AND HIGHER PROFITS Members of the Penang Turf Club will be glad to learn that the Bank Overdraft which at August 31, 1939, stood at $206,282 has been reduced by almost $40,000 as an examination of the half yearly accounts submitted693 words
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Article93 1940-05-23 11 Ipoh. Two Second Division soccer players, Shanmugam, of the Kinta Indian Associi ation. and Osman, of the Anglo-Chinese j School Old Boys Association, have •b?en suspended till the end ’of July. This action was I taken by the Ipoh and District Football League Committee at a93 words
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Article41 1940-05-23 11 Brisbane, Queensland. Norman von Nida, “Australia’s Henry Cotton”, won the Queensland open golf championship here for the fourth time. He had rounds of 72, 75, 68, 74 for a total of 289. His 68 was a course record.41 words
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Article85 1940-05-23 11 Three Finals Today Owing to rain yesterday there was no play in the Penang Lawn Tennis Championships. Yesterday’s matches will be played today and today’s fixr tures have been postponed for tomorrow. Ladies Singles: Mrs. Carter v Mrs. Clark. Penang Plate: N. G. Morris v Tang Gooi85 words
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Article151 1940-05-23 11 Intelligence Section, K.V.F. Beat S.A.H.C. Staff In a shooting-match at the K.VF. Drill Hall in Alor Star on Sunday night, the Intelligence Section of the Volunteers defeated the Staff of the Sultan Abdul Hamid College by 35 points. INTELLIGENCE SECTION, K.V.F. Yds. Yds. 200 500 Snap Total With Without151 words
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Article29 1940-05-23 11 Ipoh. The inter-state tennis match fixed between Perak and Selangor at Ipoh this week-end has been cancelled on account of the death of Mr. Chung Ah Ming.29 words
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Article67 1940-05-23 11 TODAY SOCCER I.R.C. “B” vs. Glugor Club Renong Ground. Eastern S.C. vs. M.D.S.C. “B” Dato Kramat Ground. P.M.R.C. vs. Customs A C. Western Road Ground. TENNIS: Penang Tennis Championships Western Road Courts. TOMORROW SOCCER Police S.C. vs. P. Garrison "B” Victoria Green. BOXING New World Stadium. SATURDAY,67 words
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Article53 1940-05-23 11 P.O.R.C. vs Police Sports Club On Saturday at the Esplanade at 2.15 p.m. P.0.R.C,: W. Taveria (Capt.), V. Ibra him, G. Rozells, L. Lesslar. Arif Ismail, L. de Souza, D. Stewart, Yeon Oon Ho R. Shanmugam. A. de Zilva and W. Russell. Reserves: R. Humphries and Lim Ewe Chye.53 words
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209 1940-05-23 11 Cheng Wah Win 5-2 In Vital First Division Game Ipoh. Making a grand second-half rally the Cheng Wah Athletic Association defeated the Customs by five goals to two in a lively First Division League encounter on the padang yesterday. After being down two-one at209 words
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Article179 1940-05-23 11 Howell’s XI Beat A.R.P. XI By Odd Goal In a friendly soccer match on the Esplanade yesterday, D. Howell’s XI beat the A.R.P. XI by the odd goal in five. The A.R.P. could only field six of their own men and called upon four Garrison players and another179 words
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Advertisement105 1940-05-23 11 useful Medicine tor all CHmateo hlCnllis Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHCEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. e-TOMACU null I e The reliable Family remedy for SIUMAUH LMILLS INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS I and is the only specific m C AT A R R H, AS T H105 words
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400 1940-05-23 12 IMPORTANT BATTLE IN CAMBRAI REGION Paris, May Soltis announced that important fighting occurred yesterday afternoon between Cambrai and Valenciennes. It is not known here how large were the German forces engaged but the operations are described as the most important throughout the day.—8.0. W. - 400 words
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309 1940-05-23 12 NOW UNDER SEIZURE AT COLOMBO. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES OF CARGO. We have received information that the above vessels are shortly to be lianded over to The United Baltic Corporation, for whom we are agents, for management. As soon as the vessels have been handed over309 words
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Article118 1940-05-23 12 Assault Following Dispute Balik Pulau. Alleged to have attacked his compatriot with a pen-knife at Kampong Binjal on May 19. a Malay youth named Mat Halim was produced before Mr. S. T. Stewart, the Balik Pulau Magistrate, to answer to a charge of causing hurt118 words
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Article132 1940-05-23 12 Took Woman From Merican Road Kuala Kangsar Arrested at Kuala Kangsar on a «’arrant issued by the Penang Police, Darus bin Talib, a Malay, was produced before Che Ahmad bin Mahmud, the magistrate, on a charge of taking away a woman, named Chak binti Yate, the132 words
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Article214 1940-05-23 12 —8.0. W Warm Approval By English Catholics Rugby, May 22 The desire expressed by the King that Sunday next be observed as a day of national prayer has been warmly approved by English Catholics. Cardinal Kinsley, Archbishop of Westminster, recalls in a letter to—8.0. W - 214 words
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Article81 1940-05-23 12 THURSDAY, MAY 23. TIN: Penang $133.50 Business done 75 tons Singapore $133.50 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36jc Singapore Spot 36 jc COPRA: Sundned $3.55 buyers no sellers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.25 sellers Fair Seed $6.50 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 183 lbs. $5.90 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.9081 words
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Article48 1940-05-23 12 .—Reuter. Results Of Replay In Third Round West Ham 3, Huddersfield 1. REGIONAL ISOCCER SOUTH “C*’ Arsenal 2, Fulham 1. NORTH-WESTERN Accrington 1, Preston 10. WESTERN Everton 1, Wrexham 2. GLASGOW CHARITY CUP First Round Clyde 2, Partick T. 1. SEMI-FINAL Rangers 5, Celtic I.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article120 1940-05-23 12 Cost Is $177,733 To Date Kuala Lumpur. Defence and mobilisation measures in the Federated Mala} States before ana on the outbreak of war have so far cost $177,733, according to Items in the published reports of the Financial Committees of the Federal Council. The biggest item,120 words
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Article99 1940-05-23 12 Founded Penang Muslim Merchants’ Society On Friday. May 17, Al-Haj S. Amin Sahib J. P., founder and President of The Penang Muslim Merchants’ Society died at his residence in the Cowdor Estate, Perlis. He was buried in the Royal Cemetery of Perlis. He left, besides his99 words
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Article145 1940-05-23 12 Alleged Breach Of Exchange Contracts Singapore. An alleged breach of exchange contracts had a sequel in the High Court before Mr. Justice Manniner on Tuesday when judgment by consent for $11,364 with costs was entered against R. Jumabhoy, a wellknown merchant. Appearins for the plaintiffs, the Nederlandsch145 words
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1304 1940-05-23 12 Drop In Tourist Traffic Due To War The Penang Hill Railway was run at a loss of $1,479 last year, according to the annual report just issued by the General Manager. Mr. T. Rogers. Together with contributions to the renewal reserve fund and1,304 words
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Article67 1940-05-23 12 8.0. W. Appointment To West Indies Rugby. May 22 Mr. A. J. Wakefield, Director of Agriculture, Tanganyika territory, has been selected for appointment as Inspector-Gen-eral of Agriculture in the West Indies. He will be a member of the organisation to be established under the Comptroller for planning8.0. W. - 67 words
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Article44 1940-05-23 12 .—Reuter. 216 Names In List No. 31 London. May 22 Two hundred and sixteen names c* the Royal Air Force appear in the Air Ministry casualty communique No. 31 comprising 48 killed or believed dead 135 missing, and 33 wounded or injured.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 44 words
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