Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 May 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-05-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 .PUBLISHED DAILY No. 12& Vol. XCVHI. THURSDAY, MAY 30. 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article396 1940-05-30 1 Operations in Channel ATTEMPT TO CRIPPLE BRITISH NA VY London, May 30. npHE German Navy is going to use small speed boats equipped with torpedo tubes and machine-guns for operations in the Channel and the Thames estuary with a view to destroying'. or at least.—Reuter. - 396 words
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Article385 1940-05-30 1 Effective Measures SITUATION BEING PATCHED UP Enemy Showing Signs 01 Exhaustion Paris, May 30. TREASONABLE hope is expressed in official circles that the situation of the Northern Army, so gravely compromised by the Belgian defection, may yet be partly saved by the measures now—Reuter. - 385 words
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Article101 1940-05-30 1 BOW. British Negotiations Completed Rugby, May 30. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Food Ministry announced in the Commons that arrangements have been completed for the purchase of the entire exports of the coming season s sugar of Australia, South Africa, Mauritius and the British West Indian colonies.BOW. - 101 words
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Article, Illustration165 1940-05-30 1 REUTER. LONDON, MAY 30. THfc KING HAS SENT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE TO THE 8.E.F.: “ALL YOUR COUNTRYMEN HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING, WITH PRIDE AND ADMIRATION, THE COURAGEOUS RESISTANCE OF THE B.E.F. DURING THE CONTINUOUS FIGHTING OF THE LAST FORTNIGHT. FACED BY CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE THEIR CONTROLREUTER. - 165 words
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Article472 1940-05-30 1 Counter-Offensive Next Paris, May 30. /COMMENTING on the situation created by the Belgian surrender, General Duval, writing in the “Journal Desdebats,” suggests it is probable that the “enemy will have to have some respite to replace and repair the mass of material lost in the course—8.0. W. - 472 words
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84 1940-05-30 1 .—Reuter. London, May 30. According to an authorised statement issued by the Tass Agency, the Soviet Government has instructed their Ambassador in London to inform the British Government that they are unable to receive Sir Stafford Cripps or anyone else in the capacity.—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article335 1940-05-30 1 —Reuter. FURTHER $6OO MILLK IN Washington, May 30. Following a conference between President Roosevelt and Mr. Morgenthau, Secretary’ of the Treasury, Mr. Woodring, Secretary for War and General George Marshall. Army Chief of Staff, it is reported they are considering a supplemental defence programme for army equipment,—Reuter. - 335 words
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118 1940-05-30 1 —8.0. W. Rugby, May 29. The Federation of British Industries has issued a statement that it “wholeheartedly accepts on behalf of industry the responsibilities the danger which is facing the country render.” Realising that control wili raise many economic, commercial and financial problems during the—8.0. W. - 118 words
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Article50 1940-05-30 1 —8.0. W Rugby, May 30. Replying to a question in the Commons, the Foreign Under-Secretary stated the Egyptian Government was acting in close co-operation with the British authorities and was taking all appropriate measures for maintaining internal security in Egypt in the event of a sudden emergency.—B.O.W.—8.0. W - 50 words
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Advertisement14 1940-05-30 1 COW GATE for North Malaya <& Penang:— gfr/ V' GETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh.14 words
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Advertisement79 1940-05-30 1 SMILER" fed on COW GATE f L I **t 4 w!Wz Agents for North Malaya 4 Poaaayt—- GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES WHITE ANTS J Scientifically. large for godowns, tt a r factories, coolie- ub b lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 j SMALL for indi- vldual householders 7.5079 words
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513 1940-05-30 2 DEFINITE LINE ESTABLISHED ALL EQUIPMENT BEING DESTROYED Withdrawing With Skill And Courage London, May 29. IT is learned this afternoon from a reliable source in London that the B.E.F. with their French Allies in the Northern Zone are fighting) a stiff rear-guard action coveringReuter. - 513 words
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121 1940-05-30 2 ’—Reuter. London, May 29. Sir ArcKibald Sinclair, Air Minister, regretting his inability to attend a London luncheon, paid a warm tribute to the skill and gallantry and almost miraculous achievements of officers and men of the R.A.F. and added: “We are’—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article166 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. Entire Exports For ear Purchased London, May 29 In the House of Commons, Mr. Boothbv, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Food, announced at question time that arrangements had been completed for the purchase of entire exports of the coming season’s sugar production of Australia, the Union of South—Reuter. - 166 words
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Article63 1940-05-30 2 Reuter. Westminster Security Arrangements London, May 29 In the House of Commons the Speaker announced that it was considered necessary to bring into effect the special security arrangements for passes to Westminster. Permanent passes would be issued this afternoon and tomorrow for all Members of Parliament ofReuter. - 63 words
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Article56 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. To Be Transferred To British Government London, May 29 The High Commissioner of Australia has informed Lord Beaverbrook that the Australian Government proposes to transfer to the British Government its claim upon the important aircraft order now being completed in the United States. Lord.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article158 1940-05-30 2 8.0. W. People s Efforts To Change Mark* Into Real Goods Rugby, May 29. There is evidence of the acuteness of the problem of inflation in Germany in the increasing anxiety of the population generally and every effort is being made to convert marks Into real8.0. W. - 158 words
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Article98 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. Appropriate Steps Taken In Egypt London. May 29 In the House of Commons, during question time, Mr. Wedgwood asked the Foreign Under-Secretary if he had any information regarding what precautions were being taken in connection with Italians and Germans in Egypt in view of what happened in—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article72 1940-05-30 2 Safeguarding Lives Of British Children Canberra. May 29 The Commonwealth Government has cabled the British Government offering homes in Australia for children under twelve years for the duration of the war. The general desire in Australia is to co-operate w'ith Britain in every way that72 words
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Article42 1940-05-30 2 Gilt-Edged And French Bonds Higher London, May 29 On the Stock Exchange, despite the paucity of business, gilt-edged generally improved. Industrials showed some gains but many small losses were also recorded. French Government bonds were higher and Japanese bonds declined.42 words
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484 1940-05-30 2 —8.0. W. TO MEET WAR SITUATION Chancellor’s Warning London, May 29. A warning of still heavier taxation was given by Sir Kingsley Wood in the House of Commons debate on the Budget. Having announced that all businesses would be liable to the new 100—8.0. W. - 484 words
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Article197 1940-05-30 2 7-Point Plan To Repel Nazi Assault New York, May 29. rpHE influential “Christian Science Monitor” of Boston, a leading article, urges the United States to “take more tive steps to repel the Nazi assault and outlines the folio-seven-point programme:— (1) to organise and finance197 words
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Article112 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. Every Minute V ital To Defence Of Britain London, Ma<y 29 Mr. Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour, announced that in the present crisis, emergency production must not oe in terrupted by holiday periods, especial y those for several days at a time which was—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article78 1940-05-30 2 delled by other provinces.—Chinese Central News. Departure For Shensi Capital Lanchow, May 26 Mr. Tan Kah-kee. a Chinese industrialist in Singapore and leader of the South Seas Troop Comfort Mission, and his party left here for Sian, capital of Shensi Province, by motor-car. Mr. Tan saiddelled by other provinces.—Chinese Central News. - 78 words
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Article35 1940-05-30 2 ;.—Reuter. London, May 29. Men of the home service balloon bar rage units are now being armed, stated Sir .Archibald Sinclair in reply to a question in the House of Cmomons—Reuter;.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article363 1940-05-30 2 Retreat From Tsaoyang Chungking, May 29. r piIK Chinese troops are continuing their mopping-up operations in the Tsaoyang sector in North Hupeh, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy who is digging in for a last stand at the northwest of Tsaoyang. The Chinese have also separatelypresent under investigation.—Chinese Central News. - 363 words
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Article91 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. London, May 29. Further restrictions on alien.nationalities are announced b\ t.. e Office. From June 3 no alien over six- ars shall possess a bicycle, motor >. i c ie seagoing craft or aeroplane without police permit; all shall be subject to th, uifew—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article101 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. Destruction The Most Economical Procedure London, May 29 In reply to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. Hall. Under-Secretar for the Colonies, stated that it had been decided, after consultation with the Gov. ernments of the Gold Coast and Nigeria, that the—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article103 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. Measures To Ensure Supplies Bucharest. May 29 The immediate construction of additional petrol depots at various strategic point-s throughout Rumania has been decided ensuring that the army will always have supplies. The Government nas prep fieri a scheme for the creation of an economic directorate in case—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article37 1940-05-30 2 Reuter. Services Of Armed Forces Bombay, May 29. It is announced that the services of the entire armed forces of the State of Travancore have been offered to Britain for the prosecution of the war.Reuter. - 37 words
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Article34 1940-05-30 2 —BOW. Rugby, May 29. Admiral Sir Edward Evans has been appointed to take charge of local protection and security for all factories engaged on aeronautical work in Britain. —8.0. W.—BOW. - 34 words
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Article34 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. London. May -9 A large number of men in the Metropolitan Police War Reserve. Special Aar Constabulary and police pension* have returned to civilian life are recalled for service.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article42 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. London. May 29 In the House of Commons, in repb to a question. Mr. Attlee stated tha. volunteers from Northern Ireland iL the British fighting services since t'®' ber. No figures regarding Eire were aval able. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article43 1940-05-30 2 —8.0. W. Rugby, May 29 The £20,000,000 War Loan was °P for subscription in Australia today, issue price is par and the interest 3 23 per cent for five years 01 cent for sixteen years at the optio: subscriber.—B.O. W.—8.0. W. - 43 words
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Article38 1940-05-30 2 —Reuter. London. May The Lord Mayor’s Red Cross Fin. the Sick and Wounded has now rea<i* £1,500,006 the latest contributions nu ing a further £2,000 from the J•* War Assistance Committee bringifio total to £24,soo—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Advertisement26 1940-05-30 2 B STEEL WINDOW FRAMES FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes, i MANUFACTURED BY EASTERN MFC. CO.' 1, River Road, Penang. 'FBFT HNOH<L26 words
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Article, Illustration191 1940-05-30 3 pOLICE the other day told Mr. William Pinkham, of Cherrygrove, Staines, Middlesex, that if they were able to complete certain inquiries in time his missing 14-year-old daughter Diana would be with him by midnight. And shortly after 11.30 p.m. Diana returned to Iter home. She191 words
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Article293 1940-05-30 3 To Be Established With Least Possible Delay THE Officer Commanding-, Royal Air Force, Ceylon, has received instructions from the Officer Commanding. Royal Air Force, Far East, to establish, with the least possible delay, a base for flying boats on the south-west coast of the293 words
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Article33 1940-05-30 3 MAIL DEPARTURES THURSDAY MAY 30, 1940. Latest Time of Posting Surface Air Mails for Australia Java 9 a.m. Mails for Sumatra 4 p.m. MAIL ARRIVALS Air Mails from Great Britain Thursday.33 words
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Article194 1940-05-30 3 lan Fraser, the war-blinded M.P., went back to Westminster recently to take the oath as new Conservative member for Lonsdale, North Lancashire. After two years’ absence from the House of Commons his memory served him as well as sight. To the policeman at the Lobby194 words
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Article145 1940-05-30 3 Paris. An 18-year-old French schoolgirl has been sent to jail for 18 months. Her crime was “making statements likely to influence the country’s morale adversely.” The girl, Genevieve Pons, of EperJ'.ay, Marne, was denounced by boys who were being coached as cadets for St.145 words
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Article825 1940-05-30 3 FKA.NK MOSS - BRITAIN IS STILL PAYING FOR TRAFALGAR BY FKA.NK MOSS LABOUR M.P. recently suggested that in the interests of national economy the pension granted to the Nelson familj by a grateful nation in 1806 should be investigated. The descendants of the hero of Trafalgar had been paid £5,000 a825 words
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Article280 1940-05-30 3 Still Being Made By Britain Great church bells cast in the ancient foundries of England and rung in olden times to warn her people of the invader’s approach must now be silent, for the electric siren is the only sound allowed in modern war. Yet the280 words
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645 1940-05-30 3 EADERS in island affairs are behind movement to avoid full independence from United States in 1946—Many lean toward proposal for government of dominion status. The approach of Philippine independence from the United States combined with Japan’s attempt to establish a new order in the645 words
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Article32 1940-05-30 3 Two Danish ships, the Maloe (1,973 tons) and the Inge Maersk (9,397 tons) and their cargoes have been handed over to the Crown by the prize court at Pietermaritzburg.32 words
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Advertisement109 1940-05-30 3 An unpleasant breath (hali- tosis) is a common clanger to h womanly charm. Mouth washes will do no good, unless the cause lies in the mouth. Most cases of j bad breath are due to improper functioning of the digestive tract. A constipated system is obstructed with digested food which109 words
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Miscellaneous75 1940-05-30 3 News —TAB With 1 T V W Smile 1 JJI By T. H. Palmer W t, j AhN Ak M! Increased artillery W activity is reported from the Western m J T Front. "Do stop that iT f Yj whistling. Fenwick.' IUK Y'***^')jr JP® A >1 the phone?” All in75 words
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424 1940-05-30 4 Misunderstanding By Sergeant Singapore. J. A. WILKINS, a European, was acquitted in the fifth court on Tuesday on a charge o f giving false information at the Orchard Road police stat ion on Jan. 1, 1940, by Mr. L. C. Goh. Sergeant A N.424 words
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Article374 1940-05-30 4 Court’s Appeal For Unemployed Husband Singapore. “The court is considerably concerned about this case, because Mrs. Wheatley has had a very hard time, and anybody who will help her husband will be doing something very worth while," said Mr. Conrad Oldham, the second magistrate on374 words
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Article243 1940-05-30 4 Indian's Complaint Nadarajah, a young Indian, was charged on Tuesday before Raja Ayoub, the Third Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on a private summons with enticing away Valliaminja the wife of one Suppiah on Feb. 20. Mr. Doraiswamy Ayer appeared for the complainant. The complainant. Suppiah, told243 words
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196 1940-05-30 4 Defendant Had No Control Says Police Officer JN the Kuala Lumpur Police C ourt on Tuesday a European named C. F. Linke pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent driving and was fined $B5. The prosecuting officer, Mr. G. R, Ldvett, outlining the facts of196 words
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957 1940-05-30 4 SEREMBAN BIGAMY CASE Former Gaoler Who Became Islam Serein ban. JUDGMENT was reserved by Mr. Justice W. K. Horne in the Seremban Assize Court, in the case in which David John White, former gaoler at Seremban Prison, was charged wit!/ having bigamously married957 words
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Article384 1940-05-30 4 Mav 27. Perjuangan sekarang ini 30 batu sahaja lagi jauh-nya dari .pantai selatan England. Oleh sebab itu perubahan2 yang besar telah di-perbuat berhubong dengan susonan tadbir pemerentahan tentera dalam negeri British. General Sir Edmond Ironside telah di-angkat jadi Penglima Perang Agong (Imam Perang Besar) memerentahkan segala tentera2 kita384 words
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141 1940-05-30 4 Convicted on two counts of fra”? possession on some 3,000 forge<- 1 currency notes and coins, Lee T>h e > was sentenced to two years’ rigor' s imprisonment by Mr. Justice Ped the Assizes on Tuesday. The jury were unanimous in the diet.141 words
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Advertisement131 1940-05-30 4 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 Drinks Prices are the same as that of E. 0., Elysee, Wembley, etc. COME AND SPEND AN EVENING131 words
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Miscellaneous48 1940-05-30 4 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson x J® gRL JW| HORACE (The Horoscope Fan) May 30.—You appear to have lost spirit. Tempers will get the better of people. You can only blame yourself. You have let things slide. A soft answer will not be enough to-day. Seek seclusion.48 words
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Article44 1940-05-30 5 day on the Esplanade from 6 p.m 7-30 p.m. -reh our Battalion Rushworth overture Champetre Bleni.ant lection Schuman's Songs Hartmann The Cinema Star Gilbert Musical Jig-Saw Aston tnet Solo Danny Boy Weatherly x Trot I Poured My Heart Into A Song Berlin44 words
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Article406 1940-05-30 5 Fourteen Chinese Charged Taiping Ail the available standing room in the Magistrate's Court was occupied by the public yesterday n.ornina when the case against 14 Chinese, alleged to he members of an unlawful society in Perak, was called un before Tnche Zainal Al.wdin. The case was fixed406 words
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Article96 1940-05-30 5 In our issue of May 9, 1940, it was erroneously reported that Mrs. C. Bray, the defendant in a defamation case, tendered an apology in open court to the complainant in the case, Mr. A. V. Pinto, a general commission agent. The matter was settled out of Court;96 words
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Article499 1940-05-30 5 Says Woman Threatened Suicide Sungei Patani. Charged with enticing away a married woman, a Tamil named Madhavan was produced in the District Court before Tuan Syed Hussain Jamallulail. Ihe accused claimed trial to the charge, and Chief Inspector Che Mohamed. 0.C.P.D., Sungei Patani, conducted the case499 words
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Article738 1940-05-30 5 Indian Association Sued JLJEARING was commenced in the Supreme Court yesterday, and will be continued this morning, of a suit in which a lamil contractor, N. M. Somas undaram, residing at 29 King Street, Penang, is suing the Indian Association, Penang, for a total sum738 words
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Article77 1940-05-30 5 Alleged I n laic fid Society Member Teluk Anson. A pretty Chinese girl, the student of a Chinese school in Teluk Anson, appeared before Che Abdullah in the Teluk Anson Magistrate's Court on a charge of having been a member of an unlawful society namely the77 words
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Article458 1940-05-30 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. L. Richardson has been promoted from assistant to stores superintendent, F.M.S.R. Mr. F. W. Palmer, V.C., left for home on Monday. It is expected that use .will be made of his services in connection with war work. Mr. H. Watson has been appointed by the Officer Administering458 words
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Article269 1940-05-30 5 Madam Chiang Kai-shek’s Essays The following new Looks have been received at the Penang Library; Angels In Ealing, by Eileen Winncroft; The Boon Companions by Hugh P. McGraw; Children of God, by Vardis Fisher; Cl ina In Peace and War, by Madam Chiang Kai-shek; The269 words
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Advertisement131 1940-05-30 5 I .< gF'JWy TI ImfeWNl She’s not supposed to tell —but who could keep such a secret? There’s ice cream for dinner—real old-fashioned creamy-smooth ice cream made with Jell-O Freezing Mix. Jell-0 Freezing Mix makes the grandest ice cream you ever tasted, makes it without fuss or bother right in131 words
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Miscellaneous216 1940-05-30 5 O ]L’ Nf LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY Al' 3: 6.15 AND 9.30 P. M. THREE a»" .gtfSHIK f FEARSOME WORDS ST Joi MARGOT STEVENSON-HENRY O'NEILL EDWARD BROPHY SHEILA BROMLEY RALPH FORBES Dlr,e,,d b V William Clemens warmer mos..Hnt National Rctwe *»OV Tom Rood From "Tha Cannel Murder Com. ’OS. Van216 words
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Miscellaneous58 1940-05-30 5 WESTERN FLE-CTWIC SOUND SYVTEM LkIULLj-jTjg MAXWELL ROAD. PENANG. PHONE 1355 TO-NIGHT “THE VICTORY OF NAM LING” The Battle which indicates ultimate Victory for China SUPPORTED BY A CHINESE TALKIE “Kaw Heong Kok” (A SYMPHONY) with Mui Hei and Lai Lee Lee MATINEES SAT. SUN. AT 2.30 P.M. A UNIVERSAL PICTURE58 words
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Miscellaneous444 1940-05-30 5 A Marathon of Laffs Laugh And the World laughs with you .Columbia Pictures’ Bombardment of. Merriment QUEEN'S 'Today fUith 3 Shows Daily At 3 p.m, 6.15 p.m. 9.30 p.m. Matinee At 3 p.m. Reduced Prices Downstairs 15, 30 50 cts. “Good Girls Go To Paris” B- x “The Amazing Mr.444 words
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Article516 1940-05-30 6 WHLL Italy climb down from the fence that she has been perching on for so long? Present indications are that there will be a showdown in Rome in the near future. This activity might possibly include the Balkans should Stalin decide that he cannot allow too much516 words
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Article80 1940-05-30 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA “In Name Only" with Carole Lombard, Francis Kay and Cary Grant. 3, 6.15 9.30 p m. QUEEN’S CINEMA "The Amazing Mr. Williams” I with Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell, 3, 6.15 9.30 p m. REX CINEMA “Calling Philo Vance” with James Stephenson 3, 615 and80 words
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Article469 1940-05-30 6 Joy Ride For City fathers A COLLEAGUE who was an eye-witness of the City Fathers’ joy ride on Tuesday, gives the following impressions: “Hurrah”, shouted the Hon. Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader when he alighted after a 200 yards spin in one of Mr. Lim Eow Thoon’s new469 words
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Article632 1940-05-30 6 Thursday, May 30. HP HE B.E.F. and divisions of the French Army, now left in Belgium and N.E. France due to the defection of the Belgian Army, are taking the only course left to them —a dash for the coast, especially Dunkirk where most632 words
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Advertisement337 1940-05-30 6 I T i a i\ w-• '1 I\\\ >& <> 'jfS KODAK Film never lets you down” it’s always a joy to get your snaps back when you’ve been using Kodak Film. That’s the ,<\ Way to make sure of good pictures. Cg fw Kodak ‘Verichrome’ is the most widely337 words
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Advertisement33 1940-05-30 6 WHEN BUYING TIN PROVISIONS Always Specify. DEL MONTE PRODUCTS are known the world over, OBTAINABLE AT Al! the lending dealers. o SOLU AGENTS Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG. Singapore, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur.33 words
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Article3291 1940-05-30 7 Mr. Jenkins On Obligation Of Secondary Schools 'There is a general agreement among school people in Malaya that our secondary schools are under obligation to provide more effective “vocational guidance” for the students leaving schools at the end of the Cambridge year,” said Mr. L. B.3,291 words
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147 1940-05-30 7 Kuala Lumpur. A C hinese shop assistant died yesterday afternoon without regaining consciousness at the District Hospital here as the result of an accident while travelling in a lorry which was conveying provisions from Tai ping to Kuala Kangsar, at 7 a.m. the147 words
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229 1940-05-30 7 Calling Philo Vance." a Warm Bros.’ detective mystery, which opened at the Rex Theatre yesterday provides a tl rilling element that has been cleverly woven into the 8. S. Van Dine plot. James Stephenson is a convincing Vance, with the- right comt* nation of229 words
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Article356 1940-05-30 7 Early Morning Accident In Burmah Road MO I OR crash occurred at about 7.15 a.m. today at Burmah Road, just opposite the premises of the Chinese Recreation Club, resulting m a Baby Austin car finishing up right across the drain on the further side of356 words
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Article133 1940-05-30 7 A 27-year-old Eurasian, J. Abram, was committed to the House of Detention for 3 months by Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, this morning on being produced in court on a charge of being a vagrant, having no visible means of subsistence and could133 words
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233 1940-05-30 7 Success Of Malayan Students The Council of the Royal Empire Society; with a view to encouraging the progress of Imperial Studies in the Schools of the Empire, and among the children of British subjects generally, decided to award in 1939 medals and prizes for the233 words
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Article60 1940-05-30 7 Funeral Yesterday Afternoon Ipoh. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon of Mrs. F. Moise, wife of Mr. C Moise, her remains being Interred at the Roman Catholic cemetery. The RevFather de Silva officiated. The late Mrs. Moise died of child birth on Tuesday and was only60 words
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Article64 1940-05-30 7 SHOPT ceremonial parade in honour of the birthday of His Majesty King George VI will take place at Fort Cornwallis on Thursday, June 13 at 5.30 p.m. No invitations are being issued on this occasion but tickets for a certain number of reserved seats are available om64 words
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49 1940-05-30 7 —Reuter. Ipoh-born Man In Latest List The latest Air Ministry Casualty Communique No. 32 contains the names of Flying Officer A. C. Peach, born in Shanghai whose father is at Shanghai, and Flying Officer E. C. Ford, born in Ipoh. Roth are missing.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article148 1940-05-30 7 Pathetic Tale Told In Court Twenty-four-yeai -old, Yan Kun Huah, admitted before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, this morning, that he attempted to commit suicide, as he could not find work during the past week, could not get even 10 cents from anybody and148 words
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Advertisement99 1940-05-30 7 Strong, sturdy limbs, sour.J bones, the happiness ot abounding health —these are I IB||H some of the gifts bestowed by x jLJwK IIMIW I this f amous English Food. Something a little better, something a little different, have made Cow Gate fl pre-eminent. That is why Mothers say Ift There99 words
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Article55 1940-05-30 8 Sitiawan. The talkie hall at Sitiawan was packed to its utmost capacity on Sunday night when the .proprietors (Towkay Khoo Cheng Chuar and Towkay Khoo Yeow Hin) gave two charity shows in aid of -the China Distress Relief Fund (Sitiawan Branch). Over $3OO was collected55 words
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866 1940-05-30 8 Aver Hitam Planting Syndicate Annual Meeting The 33rd Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of The Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate Limited was held in Messrs. Whittali Co.’s Offices, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday 23rd instant. Mr. F. A. Wardell presided and the following also were866 words
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Article291 1940-05-30 8 Turkish Earthquake Relief Fund The following' contributions have been received to-date towards the Turkish Earthquake Relief Fund: H.H. the Sultan oof Perak $1,000.00 Y.T.M. the Raja Muda 250.00 Y. A. M. Raja di Hilir 100.00 Y.A.M. Raja Kechil Muda 18.75 Y.A.M. Raja Kechil Bongsu 18.75 O.291 words
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Article87 1940-05-30 8 Miss V. P. Thangammal Mr. M. V. Nair Sitiawan. The marriage of Mr. M. V. Nair, of Pahang, son of Mr. Mrs. T. K. Nair of Sitiawan. to Miss. V. P. Thangammal daughter of Mr. V. P. Kurup, Senggong Estate, Manong took place on Sunday at87 words
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Article93 1940-05-30 8 Penang, May 29. 1940. (Bv Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 47 Canadian On France Demand 2062 3/4 Lire 692 1/293 words
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Article276 1940-05-30 8 RUBBER Buyers Sellerg Allenby 1.171 1.22 J Ayer Panag 1.17| 1.22| Bassetts 40 45 Batu Lintangs 95 1.00 Bentas 924 97| Brogas 60 65 Indragiris 1-20 1-25 Kempas 1-95 2.05 Kuala Sidims 2.1 D 2.20 Lunas 4.55 1.65 Malaka Pindas 1.30 1.35 Mentakabs 374 40 New276 words
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Article294 1940-05-30 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers 1 Ampat 4/ 4/6 A. Amalg 5/6 6/ I A. Hitams 19/6 21/6 Bangrins 20/ 21/ B. Selangors 1.37 1.40 Hong Fatts 1.02 1.04 Jelebus 60 63 Johans 29 31 Kamras 1/6 1/9 Kamuntings 10/3 11/3 K. Lanjuts 20,3 20 9 Kramats 10/294 words
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Article246 1940-05-30 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 3/9 4/3 A. Ainalgamateds 5/74 5/104 B. Selangors 1.35 1.40 Hong Fatts 1.02 j 1.074 Jelapangs 25/6 26/ Jelebus 574 624 Johans 30 324 K. Kamuntings 8/ 8/3 Kramats 10/ 10/6 K. Lanjuts 20/3 20/9 Kuchais 1.524 1.574 Kanmas 1 /3 1/6 Kundangs246 words
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Article251 1940-05-30 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Selle-a Ampat 4 Austral Amal 5, Ayer Weng gQ Batu Selangor j 37 Berjuntai 9 Hitam 37 l Hong Fatt 102 Jelapang 26/6 Johan 99 Jelebu 60 K. Kam unting 3 K. Lanjut 20 Kamra 1/41 Klang River 1.65 Kramat 99 Kuala Lumpur 16/9251 words
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Article171 1940-05-30 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers A. Amalgamated 5/9 Ayer Hitam 19 6 20 6 Ayer Weng 60 Bangrin 19 20/ Batu Selangor 1.35 1.40 Hitam 35 37j Hong Fate 974 Hongkong Tin 19 6 20/6 Jelapang 26 Jelebu 60 65 Kamunting 9 Kinta Kellas 5 Klang River 1.65171 words
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Article366 1940-05-30 8 Mr. G. A. Thamsen Elected President Ipoh. One new member. Mr. W. L. Jess, undei the classification of Education in Trade Schools, was introduced at the t.tfin meeting of the Ipoh Rotary Club held at the Hotel Majestic yesterday afternoon. Rotarian Y. C. Kang presided. One guest,366 words
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Article49 1940-05-30 8 .—Reuter Not Drawing Salary Mission To Spain London. Ma’ Mr. Butler told the House of C that Sir Samuel Hoare would dr- f salary in addition to his pay as of Parliament during his mission n He would, however, receive a rate appropriate to his mission.—Reuter - 49 words
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Advertisement295 1940-05-30 8 B K S OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL T To keep abreast with the progress of economic developme n t s, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with yeftrs of financial experience. I INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK,295 words
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2216 1940-05-30 9 Enemy Can Never Overrun England BRIGADIER GAMBIERPARRY’S BROADCAST TALK ~rp HE people of England may have to face bombing attacks and even raids by landing parties and parachute troops; but as long as we have command of the sea—and we have it in overwhelming2,216 words
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Miscellaneous1811 1940-05-30 9 SINGAPORE a «HBI zhl 1.333 kc/s <225 m.) jjg® P Jn Miscellaneous Gramophone H|3 fIK flHKjflWj 81 1.30 News and mid-day Rub■H W| ber Ti* l a nd Copra |V R jMn 5-00 Hindustani Music. 530 Cantonese S^.wL, from Huc Toh Chaw Huno" riTmMtW sung <by Tan Bus Yih.+ 6001,811 words
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Miscellaneous373 1940-05-30 9 MANILA i KZRM 9.57 mc/s (31.35 m.) 5.50 a.m. News in English. 12.10 p.m News in English. 5.10 Stocks. 5.50 Local Market Reports. 5.55 News in English. 8.05 News in English. KZIB 9.50 mc/s (31.58 m.< 6.04 mc/s (49.67 m.) 6.50 a.m. News in English. 8 50 —10.30 Manila Stock373 words
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807 1940-05-30 10 Premier Requests Suspension Of Judgment Until Facts Known Rugby, May 29 Further consideration has not lessened the sense of gravity felt regarding the situation caused by the sudden grievous blow struck by the King of the Belgians. The Prime Minister’s request that judgment’—B.O.W. - 807 words
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347 1940-05-30 10 FRENCH UNITS STILL HOLD CALAIS Intact B.E.F. Lines Withdrawing To The Coast Paris, May 29 The situation on the Northern Front is not clear, according to authoritative advices here this morning. The battle has been extremely violent and is marked by deadly combats in-Reuter. - 347 words
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Article46 1940-05-30 10 —Reuter. Also Eagerness And Forsnesset London, May 29 A joint morning War Office and Admiralty communique states that information was received this morning that Narvik was captured last night by the Allied forces and that Eagerness and Forsnesset are also in our hands.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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284 1940-05-30 10 .—Reuter. CENTRE OF GREAT NAZI ACTIV ITY Shanghai. May 29. Under the protection of the neutrality of the International Settlement built by the democracies they are striving to overthrow —the Germans have made Shanghai their centre for Nazi activity and intense anti-Allied propaganda throughout the.—Reuter. - 284 words
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Article553 1940-05-30 10 —Reuter. Fighting Under Worst Conditions London, May 29 “Tlie Tinies." examining the new position created by King Leopold's surrender, states: "It Is scarcely possible to overestimate the gravity of the situation creat- ed by this unforeseen defection from the Allied cause.” It .points out that the—Reuter. - 553 words
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263 1940-05-30 10 1. —Reuter. U.S. Urged T<> A-k What Help Is N< New York 09 Mr. Wendell Wilkie, th-* 1 industrialist who is emeicit ’’o3sible Republican candidate sidency, speaking at Ak suggested that Mr. Cordell ask the Allies “publicly a in the name of the Amei1.—Reuter. - 263 words
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Article65 1940-05-30 10 —Reuter. British Policy In Far East London. Maj 29. In the Commons. Captain Piu?_ asked whether the policy of the Government in the Far East is, under ail circumstances, to maintain Dutch owner.-hi ot their Cast Indian colonies. Mr. Butler replied the pin His Majesty’s Government, as—Reuter. - 65 words
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450 1940-05-30 10 Great Consternation In Other Foreign Capitals Rugby, May 29 Reports reaching London from foreign capitals indicate that the news of the surrender to the Germans by the King of the Belgians of the gallant army of which he was Commander-in-Chicf has been received almostReuter. - 450 words
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Advertisement52 1940-05-30 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. “burns-PHILP-LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang Telephone52 words
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Article609 1940-05-30 11 Handicaps For Five Events On Second Dav i<SkS Class 2 —Division I—5J1 —5J Furs. Straight GIGGOLETTE (late Erato) 3y 9.00 Mr. R. Billett Billett HARLOWE 5y 8.13 Major Fox Mr. Brittain Maior Fox SNOWY OWL 4y 8.12 Mr. A. J. R. Rappard Van Breukelen RUMINATION609 words
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926 1940-05-30 11 C.R.C. BEATEN BY ODD COAL IN FIVE Visitors Superior All-round rpilE Singapore Fortress Royal Engineers followed up their recent victory over the Penang Garrison Football Association with a narrow win by the odd goal in five over the Chinese Recreation Club in a friendly926 words
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Article77 1940-05-30 11 TODAY SOCCER: Police S. C. vs. Glugor Club Renong Ground. E.S.C. vs. Malay C.Y. Dato Kramat Ground. P.M.R.C. vs. P.C.F.A. Western Road Ground. C.R.C. vs. Kulim Police Victoria Green. S.X.I. vs. Penang Colts S.X.I. Ground. TOMORROW SOCCER: Ss’pore R.E. vs. Penang F.A. Victoria Green. BOXING: Fun Frolic77 words
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Article157 1940-05-30 11 S.X.I. vs Penang Colts On the S.X.I. ground at 515 pm. today. S.X.I.:—Y. Chui Cheng; K. Tjeng An, G. Eng Teng; W. Rajamoney, Ng Kam Seng. T. Teik Siew; G. Panicker, C. Chin Cheok, O. Chin Chye, B. Thean Weng, Leo Singarar. Reservers:—T. Joo Lea ng, M. Song Huat.157 words
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Article49 1940-05-30 11 Police S.C. vs Glugor Club The following will represent the Police Sports Club in their Second Division League encounter against the Glugor Club on the Renong Ground at 5.15 this afternoon: Noordin: Suppiah and Pawanchee (Capt.), Ibrahim. Inspector Windsor and Samy; Eusoff Lembruggetn, Sudin, Muniandy and Noor.49 words
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Article367 1940-05-30 11 The most imposing funeral monument in the world is that which the French erected in Paris in honour of I Napoleon. Not far from that spot is a second jr/onument Which was erected in memory of two men who did far more for the whole world than the367 words
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Advertisement120 1940-05-30 11 r;v;' -u j. •< G- l *-'■> 1.73:' 3 i j DIAMOND WATCHES AND PLATINUM DIAMOND RINGS FOR WOMEN OF ARTISTIC TASTE. BJWĔSJLYAE® (Incorporated in Ceylon.) SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH useful Medicine for all Climates Elollis BrowijeXT NO SubMitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHCEA and FEVER, CROUP,120 words
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791 1940-05-30 12 FINAL GALLOPS FOR SATURDAY’S RACES The Fox Should Be Good Bet On Form (By EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh. Today. ]VO fast times were recorded in this morning’s final gallops owing to the heavy going. Rain fell last night and early this morning. The arrival791 words
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Article107 1940-05-30 12 —8.0. W. io Consider Production And Design London. May 29 Mr. Herbert Morrison. Minister of Supplj. .->aid that he had decided in consultation with the Secretary of War to constitute a Tank Board to consider the whole .situation regarding the production and design of tanks and—8.0. W. - 107 words
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Article138 1940-05-30 12 —Reuter. Recognised Person In Every Street London, May 29. In the Commons Mr. Harold Nicolson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information, revealed that the Ministry was endeavouring to devise a system under which every village and every street will have some recognised person to whom the—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article374 1940-05-30 12 Reuter. BRITAIN READY FOR INVASION London, May 30. A warning to expect even worse news in the days to come was given by Mr. Harold Nicholson in an Empire broadcast. He also said that by employing methods which did not exist in the previous wars, theReuter. - 374 words
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Article99 1940-05-30 12 —Reuter. Loud mi, May jo. The Institute of London Underwriters announces sharp increases in the rates of war risk insurance between various world centres and British and Trench ports west and south of Southampton and Brest. Rates to and front French ports concerned are now—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article74 1940-05-30 12 Reuter. London, May 29 The following are the results of matches played today: SOUTH “D* Crystal Palace 2, Watford I Reading 2, Norwich 1. EAST MIDLAND Chesterfield 6, Notts Forest 1 NORTH EASTERN Accrington 1, Burnley 2. WESTERN Liverpool 8, Tranmere 3. Stockport 1. Everton 2. GLASGOWReuter. - 74 words
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523 1940-05-30 12 All Bridges Blown Up: French Command’s Gratitude 1 .onclon. May 30. 'THE R.A.F. Bomber Squadron in Prance recently reA ceived a message of congratulation from the French High Command. “I thank you,” said General Georges, Chief of Staff to General eygand, “for your heroic—Reuter. - 523 words
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Article113 1940-05-30 12 Tended By Chinese Physician As a result of sustaining a fracture of his leg following a fall from a bicycle, a Chinese died at the General Hospital yesterday. The man, whose age was given as 36 years. was said to have fa’ien from his cycle113 words
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470 1940-05-30 12 —Reuter. London. May 30. “Epic fighting” by the B.E.F. was described by the senior officer just returned from the battle area, broadcasting last night. He told how the 8.E.F., after joining the Belgian Army east of Brussels, met attack after attack with unflinching gallantry and—Reuter. - 470 words
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Article70 1940-05-30 12 —Reuter. Evacuated Children To Be Removed The Government lias decided to remove evacuated children from the areas, whether rural or urban, within approximately ten. miles of the coast of Suffolk, Essex. Kent and nart of Norfeik. No more children v.ill be evacuated in. these arras. Children who—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article93 1940-05-30 12 INDIANS CHINESE SHARE HONOURS Sitiawan. The soccer match between the Sitiawan Indian Association team and Sitiawan Chinese, who won the Godwin Cup last year, on the Sitiawan Recreation Club padang yesterday resulted in a goalless draw but had Chinese forwards been able to take advantage of the numerous scoring opportunities93 words
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Article75 1940-05-30 12 Thursday, may 30 TIN: Penang $137.00 Business done 100 tons Singapore $137.00 RUBBER: Penang Spot Singapore Spot COPRA: Sundried $3.40 bmers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $5.90 sellerFair Seed $5.40 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.00 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.90 No. 2 57.80 Rangoon White No.75 words
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Advertisement105 1940-05-30 12 TORTURE WITH ECZEMA? The soothing, healing power of D.D.D. PrescripI tion will amaze and delight you. Itching stops two or three seconds after you apply D.D.D. I By persevering with D.D.D. Prescription, the germs and cor'fl impurities ensconced in the deepest layers of the skin, an< i which keep the105 words
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Advertisement302 1940-05-30 12 Telegrams: “Garette PenS Rale» of Subscription for rdnanr G»t and Sunday Gaiette. PINANG GAZETTE Local s.S Delivery FM S a Monthly «2.50 $3OO Quarterly 7.50 9 00 Half-Yearly 15.00 V/ Yearly 30.00 36.00 < SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. r Quarterly $1.25 $1 50 Half-Yearly 2.50 300 Yearly 6.00302 words
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