Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 June 1940
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Title Section21 1940-06-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY I Pio HO. Vol. XCVIII. SATURDAY, JUNE I, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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424 1940-06-01 1 Advance Also Made Towards Amiens EMBARKATION OF TROOPS CONTINUES Enemy Redouble Attempts To Cut Off Rearguard PARIS, JUNE 1. IT IS ANNOUNCED THAT FRENCH TROOPS HAVE RE-OCCUPIED THE IMMEDIATE-WESTERN NEIGHBOURHOOD OF ABBEVILLE AFTER TWO DAYS’ FIGHTING. The German army has redoubled its efforts toReuter. - 424 words
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Article67 1940-06-01 1 .—Reuter. Remaining 14 Members Picked Up Madrid, May 31. The remainder fourteen members of the crew of the Argentine steamer, Urugua., which was sunk by a German submarine, have been picked up and are now on their way to Corunna. The crew of ten of another U-boa.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article86 1940-06-01 1 —Reuter. Washington Rumours Washington, June 1. Reports that Signor Mussolini had told President Roosevelt that Italy intended to keep her pledges and help Ger 111 an y were neither confirmed o r den i e d at Whi t e House when reporters niaile inquiries. Mr.—Reuter. - 86 words
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350 1940-06-01 1 .—Reuter. London, May 31. Amazing allegations were made at Portsmouth today when a woman and two men appeared on charges under the Defence Regulations oi the Official Secrets Act. The woman, Marie Louisa Augusta 1 Ingram, aged 42. who is said to be the wife.—Reuter. - 350 words
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90 1940-06-01 1 LONDON, JUNE i. A FIGHTER PATROL OF 21 DEFI ANTS AND HURRICANES FOUGHT A GREAT BATTLE OVER DUNKIRK YESTERDAY. THEY DICED UPON 40 MESSERSCHMITT log’s AND WERE IN TURN ATTACKED BY ANOTHER FORTY MESSERSCHMITTS AND NEW HEINKEL FIGHTERS THOUGH OUTNUMBERED AT FOUR TO ONE,90 words
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Article972 1940-06-01 1 Queen Wilhelmina's Stirring Message London, June 1. American magazine “Life," today publishes a personal message from Queen Wilhelmina, preceded by a short introduction from M. Van Kieflens. The message says: At this immensely grave moment in the history of mankind, a black silent night has settled—Reuter. - 972 words
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224 1940-06-01 1 8.0. W. More Decorations Rugby, Mav 31. Soin impression 01 th odds against which the B.E.F. have (been fighting and the gallantry with which all tanks have displayed, may be gathered from the list of awards of two D. 5.0.. six M.C., eight MM.8.0. W. - 224 words
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Advertisement16 1940-06-01 1 COW GATE a fO T North Malaya d Penang i OETOWN DISPENSARY DTD.. Penang and Ipoh.16 words
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Advertisement91 1940-06-01 1 SMILER" fed on COW GATE A gents for North MaUtjfa Pa— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. This WHOLESOME, DELICIOUS and ALL COOKING PURPOSE ELEPHANT BRAND OIL is obtainable from a^** The Singapore Cold Storage, 18 j Pritchard Co. Ltd., I Our Store, I M* S. Ally, Fi mJ? i91 words
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1231 1940-06-01 2 GOOD PROGRESS MADE Evacuation 01 Troops Still On DEFENCE OF DUNKIRK London, May 31. TT is authoritatively stated in London at 1 p.rr B.S.T. 1 that the evacuation of British and French u-oops from Northern France still goes on and the number of those evacuated"—Reuter. - 1,231 words
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190 1940-06-01 2 —Reuter. London, May 31 “The full force of the enemy’s blows has not yet fallen upon us. If and when it does, Britain will stand four-square, unwavering and strong in heart,” declared Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Minister without Portfolio, in a broadcast address. Mr.—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article115 1940-06-01 2 BELGIAN SENATORS DEPUTIES MEET Reuter. Troops Still Fighting Bv Side Of Allies Paris. May 31. M Gillon, President of the Belgian Senate, confirmed that certain Belgian units refused to obey the order of sur render given by King Leopold and were fighting in the north by the side of thReuter. - 115 words
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Article827 1940-06-01 2 Stupendous Feat London, May 31. 17R0M Reuter’s special correspondent with the B.E.F. at a South-east port:— Shortly after dawn today, I watched a number of steamers come sweeping into the harbour, their decks laden with Allied troops from Flanders. British, French and Belgians have been arriving—Reuter. - 827 words
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Article107 1940-06-01 2 —Reuter. Auxiliary Volunteers To Be Organised Hongkong, May 31. Important developments in the defences of the Colony were announced this afternoon in the Legislative Council by Major-General A. E. Grasett, General Officer Commanding, British troops in China, who stated that auxiliary volunteer forces be organised! in—Reuter. - 107 words
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355 1940-06-01 2 —8.0. W. Rugby, May 31. There has (been a splendid response to the appeal which Mr. Churchill’s all-party administration has made for hai’der and longer work in the munitions industries. Already the rate of output of the essential supplies shows the effect of the—8.0. W. - 355 words
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147 1940-06-01 2 —Reuter. Rome. May 31 Authoritative circles here have no knowledge of the projected meeting between Hitler and Goebbels on the Western Front for the purpose (as reported by the American Agency) of .preparing a "sensational announcement.” These circles express the opinion that should.—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article363 1940-06-01 2 Tanks Fighting Nose To Nose London, May si. 7he fourteen days severe fighting in which French and German tanks repeatedly engaged each other in single combat and fighting nose to nose was described to Reuter’s correspondent who visited the French tanks somewhere in France. The battle hads.—Reuter. - 363 words
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Advertisement78 1940-06-01 2 XV den you ?Buy aS* i Viva~tonal y Columbia, vl tiff itsdf\ PKT ot* It’s Your Best Choice of Records (ALL THE LATEST AT) ROBINSON PIANO Co. Ltd. PENANG I r’’p STEEL 5 I WINDOW FRAMES rj I FRENCH DOORS g etc. etc. H > I B f Equal to78 words
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425 1940-06-01 3 London. SOLDIER who was “sold’ by gipsies when a boy walked into the home of his parents, who for years had mourned him as dead. B ANDERED FOR 20 YEARS MOURNED AS DEAD The soldier is Private Tom O’Donnell, eldest son of Mr.425 words
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Article82 1940-06-01 3 —“Austral News”. ADELAIDE, (Australia). The reverend and Mrs. H.H. Hopton have brought up at the Anglican Rectory at Maylands in this State, seven sons, all of whom were recently photographed in uniform. Two are lieutenants in the Australian Expeditionary Force and .have gone overseas on service,—“Austral News”. - 82 words
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Article145 1940-06-01 3 A Singapore boy and an Ipoh girl have won prizes in the Empire-wide essay competition sponsored by the Council of the Royal Empire Society last year. Ding Lik Kiu, of the AngloChinese Secondary School in Singapore was commended for his essay on “The Problem of145 words
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Article145 1940-06-01 3 x—“ Austral News”. RABAUL, (Australian Mandated Territory of New Guinea». Australians although perhaps the largest consumers of tea in the world, rely for their favourite beverage unon leaves imported from China, India, Java and Ceylon. Investigations are to be made into the possibility of producing ax—“ Austral News”. - 145 words
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Article77 1940-06-01 3 —“Austral News”. A Tidy “Stocking** For Everybody CANBERRA, (Australia). Australians, for all their love of entertainment, sport, fine clothes, motor cars (in which they are close to world leadership), on a per capita basis, are not neglectful of their “stocking. Savings Bank figures for the financial year—“Austral News”. - 77 words
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Article, Illustration214 1940-06-01 3 |I(-HT-Y EAR-OLD Wendy Harper, of Leven Way, Hayes, Middlesex, < d as a detective, making a date u 'th a man who had pestered her, so bat he could be caught red-handed. The story was told at Uxbridge PoCourt when Vernon Shin, a 28-year- married214 words
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997 1940-06-01 3 rpHE financial difficulties that have fallen to Italy as a leftover from the Russo-German conquest of Poland furnish one reason why the ties between the German and the Italian ends ot the axis are not as solid as they might997 words
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Article222 1940-06-01 3 Specially Engineering And Ship-Building The war news from British industry is as good as the announcements of battles won by sea and air. Reviews just published from great British undertakings whose interests girdle the world tell encouraging stories of Britain’s industrial strength and capacity, especially in engineering222 words
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Article453 1940-06-01 3 Mr. Garner's census statistics The vernacular is baseball, but the subject is politics Mr. Ickes covers a lot of territory —\The Gallup poll catches up with Washington R hat next? Washington. Solvency: “No, ma'am,” Vice-Pre-sident Garner told the census taker. “I haven’t got a mortgage on my property.453 words
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Article93 1940-06-01 3 .—“Austral News”. BRISBANE (Australia). Sister Elizabeth Kenny, who has attracted much attention, and provoked wide medical controversy with her new ideas for the treatment of infantile paralysis, is going to the United States to seek assistance for the scientific elaboration of her methods. She has had outstanding.—“Austral News”. - 93 words
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Article143 1940-06-01 3 .—“lAustral News". From Non-Sterling Countries CANBERRA. (Australia). Much against the grain Australia is compelled to restrict purchases from the non-sterling countries. The step becomes even more distasteful when It affects their trade with the United States and Canada. But needs must when there is a war on. Until.—“lAustral News". - 143 words
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Article110 1940-06-01 3 “Austral News”. German Italian Included SYDNEY, (Australia >. Australian soldiers going abroad are being encouraged to learn colloquial French. The Defence Department provides portable gramophones for the purpose. In addition, and this is significant, the men will be given a smattering of German and Italian. The“Austral News”. - 110 words
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Advertisement92 1940-06-01 3 pDf fY NATURE for Constipation leads to endless trouble Nature has decreed that the Bowels shall operate regularly—at least once a day. Defiance or neglect of this law leads to many kinds of suffering, including Headaches, Bad Breath, Biliousness, Indigestion, Pimples, etc. I Constipation also makes you look and feet92 words
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Miscellaneous43 1940-06-01 3 NEWS WITH A SMILE By T. H. Palmer Eastbourne anglers are taking their catches to the fish markets to help relieve the shortage of supplies “How does he catch ‘em T He says he uses Spring dress catalogues as bait." Jbf .o i43 words
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2575 1940-06-01 4 Redeemable In 19 Years SUGGESTION BY S.S. (STORE) ASSOCIATION A recommendation that the Malayan Governments be urged to float, as soon as possible, a Malayan War Loan at 3% per annum to be issued at par and redeemable in 19 years, the proceeds to2,575 words
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Article212 1940-06-01 4 Accused Sent To House Of Detention Malacca. MR. Lim Koon Teck, District Judge, in the Criminal District Court on Friday committed Lim Ah Lin, a 23-year-old Hokkien, who pleaded guilty to a charge of housebreaking in order to commit theft, to the house of detention. Relating the facts212 words
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Article231 1940-06-01 4 Lobe Of Ear Bitten Off The lobe of a human ear preserved in a jar of spirits was an exhibit in the Singapore third court on Tuesday during the hearing of a case in which a Hokkien woman was alleged to have bitten off the lobe from231 words
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342 1940-06-01 4 HEARING OF APPEAL ADJOURNED Kuala Lumpur. /CONVICTED on three charges of cheating Arasaratnam former Health Inspector, Kuala Selangor, appealed before Mr. Justice Cussen in the Supreme Court on Thursday. The appeal was argued by Mr. E. D. Shearn and Mr. A. J. Grattan-Bellew appeared342 words
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Article95 1940-06-01 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1940. MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of PostingSurface AiiMails for Kelantan Trengganu 10.00 a.m. Mails for India (Southern Western) 10 a.m. Mails for Thai Western States Victoria Point 11 a.m. Mails for Sumatra Java 11.30 a.m. Mails for Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur Singapore 1.30 p.m. Mails for95 words
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Article187 1940-06-01 4 In an article showing that Denmark will be a liability to Germany, the Sunday Times City Editor shows the absurdity of the German claim to have gained a large supply of petrol in that country. The total available was about 200,000 tons 314 months’ Danish supply,187 words
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Article414 1940-06-01 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay May 29. Tentera Bfcljium telah berhenti danpada melawan. Perentah suroh berhenti ini telah di-Leri sa-malam oleh King Leopold, raja Beljium ser.diri. Tetapi perentah itu telah di-beri-nya dengan melanggar nasihat menteri2-nya sendiri serta tidak bermeshuarat lagi densan Kerajaan British dan Peranchis. Jadinya di-antara 400,000 dengan414 words
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Advertisement14 1940-06-01 4 fl iwz? [/J $Lw c B L D B E C K’ 5 "VyJoloGlzvo14 words
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Miscellaneous23 1940-06-01 4 All in a Day’s Work—by Rick Elrnes WELL. ELL r —sz nv —r mor/zv up and'i T X ihb GE-r -TfeMT JSk rj23 words
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797 1940-06-01 5 RECOVERY OF DEBT ON PROMISORY NOTE Letters Of Administration From S.S. Must Be Resealed In F.M.S. 'T’HE question whether administrators who had obtained letters of administration in the Straits Settlements can sue in the Federated Malay States before they had resealed the same797 words
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Article344 1940-06-01 5 ife Stands Surety For Fruit Seller Alor Star. “I sincerely hope that you will never again attempt to commit suicide or do any other acts. Your wife has come forward and stood as surety in this case, and if you were to offend again, you344 words
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Article131 1940-06-01 5 Well-Known Resident Of Batik Pulau Balik Pulau. After a short illness Haji Abass, a Government pensioner and father of Mr. Abdul Rahim, chief clerk. District Office. Balik Pulau. passed away at his residence at Titi Tras late on Thursday evening. The funeral, which is one of131 words
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Article456 1940-06-01 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL An appeal for regular monthly contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund is made by the Singapore committee of the Fund. A new postage stamp is now being sold in Thailand. It is the first stamp to bear the new name of the country since Siam became officially known456 words
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Article163 1940-06-01 5 Miss Lee Soo Yew And Mr. Low Teng Sin Sungei Patani. A Chinese wedding took place at noon on Thursday at the Sin Min School, Sungei Patani, when Miss Lee Soo Yew, niece of Mr. Lee Cheng Khim, was married to Mr. Low Teng Sin,163 words
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Article97 1940-06-01 5 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. March The Vedette Alfo-d Overture Pique Dame Suppe Selection The Merry Widow Lehar Waltz Queen Of The Cinema Gilbert Selection Glamorous Night Novel'a Fox Trot You Leave Me Breathless Hollander Finale The Warbler’s Serenade Uncke TO-MORROW To-morrow at97 words
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Article349 1940-06-01 5 Chinese Bound Over For A Year Ipoh. "The section, under which you are charged is tne most serious of all the bicycle offences, but I will give you another chance, as you are a first offender,” said the Ipoh First Magistrate. Mr. P.F.Y. Radcliffe, to a349 words
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113 1940-06-01 5 Seah Mah Teng, who was yesterday certified to be perfectly sane by the medical officer, was committed to the House of Detention for a period of three months, by Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, on a charge of vagrancy, being found under113 words
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Article22 1940-06-01 5 A Dress Sale will be held in the Rest Eoom, Weld Quay, on Monday next. June 3. at 5 p.m.22 words
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Advertisement33 1940-06-01 5 LOON CHEONG Co., Building Contractors, Furniture Makers Painters. Polishers, Signboard Writers. And Teak Wood Merchants Stockists:-Mirrors Plate Glass, all sizes 23 Farquhar Street, PENANG. Perak Branch:LOON CHEONG Co., No. 6 Station Road, Ipoh.33 words
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Advertisement279 1940-06-01 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. SATURDAY, Ist JUNE 1940 Tickets for all Shows including Gate Admission can be purchased at the Booking Offices at Main Gates of Fun Frolic Park WEMBLEY PARK (LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT) TAI KHOON CANTONESE OPERA: Day Show: “TAI LOW BOEY CHEE FOO” Night Show: “HEAN THONG279 words
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Miscellaneous368 1940-06-01 5 The One Only Big Show That’s Packing All The Crowds T) Penang’s Most tw JK Luxurious > Air-Conditioned Theatre Controlled By Shaw Bros. Ltd., Singapore. 3 Shows Daily At 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. Matinee At Reduced Prices 15 30 and 50 cents. The Year's Biggest Thrill Baugh Show A Picture368 words
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Miscellaneous244 1940-06-01 5 j Your Ideal Show For The Week-End I QUEEN'S LAST 3 SHOWS MOD AY 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 Matinee At 3 p.m. Prices Downstairs 15, 30 50 cts. Here’s Columbia’s New Rollicking Comedy Hit With Two Of Your Favourite Stars Together Meet The Nicest Groom A Bride Never Married “THE244 words
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Article433 1940-06-01 6 IT was twelve short months ago —the exact date was May 31, 1939—since the convoy of troopships from Spain steamed into the port of Hamburg amid a salute of 19 guns from the illfated “Graf Spee.” Aboard the convoy was the so-called “Condor’’ Corps of German legionaires, whose433 words
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Article140 1940-06-01 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA “In Name Only” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “The Amazing Mr. Williams” with Melvyn Douglas and Joan Biondell, 3, 6 15 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA “The Fighting 69th” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA “The Gay Prince” (Hindustani picture) 6 30140 words
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Article447 1940-06-01 6 Malayan Squadron ON another page is published the first list of donations received for the War Fund inaugurated in Malaya and sponsored by "The Straits Times,’ 1 he Malay Mail and North Malayan Newspapers. Ltd. This Fund has been launched in answer to the appeal to intensify447 words
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Article557 1940-06-01 6 Saturday, June 1. |OST heartening news of the day is the announcement from Paris that French troops have reoccupied the immediate neighbourhood of Abbeville an important strategic position which the enemy captured about ten days ago. details are given as yet but it would557 words
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Advertisement121 1940-06-01 6 |O|y Gents’ imß|| Outfitting Dept. New Goods in up-to-date colours and Modern Styles. IN Sports Shirts Golf Stockings (Fancy and Plain) Pullovers Socks (Wool and Cotton) Sea Island Singlets and Corduroy Sports Shorts Sportees etc. OBTAINABLE IN ALL SIZES. Call and see these goods from Pritchard Co., Ltd., PENANG. <121 words
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Advertisement48 1940-06-01 6 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■a «I E’ 3 a b iH z Jfoitelab£ H >* BiSTiue.l ~1® B < pEK i I gU ajggggjmai a ’eRHMMSHKD 1 »bWi in (3 Fn ii 31 1 Sole Agents g z ,ot Penang, Perak Kedah g Henry Waugh Co. Ltd. a B PEN ANO IPOB JJ S48 words
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Article, Illustration324 1940-06-01 7 FIRST LIST OF DONATIONS Aim To Present. Squadron Of Bombers A fund for the collection of money to be remitted to the Home Government for purposes connected with the active prosecution of the war has been started in Singapore by the Straits Times and in324 words
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Article1029 1940-06-01 7 Hudson House Win Inn Kiong Shield A distinguished gathering was present at the annual sports meeting of the Westlands School held yesterday on the School ground. At the conclusion of the sports Mrs. Cheah Inn Kiong gave away the trophies and the prizes. With 95 .points,1,029 words
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Article60 1940-06-01 7 Ipoh. A Wolseley saloon car crashed into a ditch near the junction of Gopeng Road and Tambun Road, where the traffic signals are situated, on Thursday night. The car driven bv a Malay, was attempting to avoid a stray dog when it went off the road60 words
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Article135 1940-06-01 7 Mr. Soon Eng Kong Gives £5OO The first list of donations in North Malaya to the War Fund is as fellows: Mr. Mrs. A. M. Goodman $5OO Mr. Soon Eng Kong (£500) $4,285 Mr. Mrs. F. H. Grumitt $2,000 Mr. Mrs. F. D. Bisseker $750 Staff135 words
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71 1940-06-01 7 Man Caught In Penang A.K.S. Mohammed Abdul Kader ap- peared before Mr. W. M. McCall,! Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of theft of jewellery valued $6OO within the jurisdiction of Ramnad District, South India. The charge was explained to the accused after71 words
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Article86 1940-06-01 7 A collision involving a (motor-cycle and a Chinese cyclist occurred at Brick Kiln Road near the junction of Harriot Street in the small hours of this morning. Both riders were injured when they were sent sprawling on the road. The motor-cycle was proceeding along) Brick Kiln86 words
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Article573 1940-06-01 7 Finding By Chief Justice Kuala Lumpur. That gaming, in a club was not illegal was the decision arrived at by the Chief Justice F.M.S. Mr. Justice Poyser in a written judgment which was read by the Registrar in the Supreme Court on Friday. The above573 words
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554 1940-06-01 7 Joint Tea-party By Muslims And Chinese Alor Star. A cordial reception was accorded to the Chinese Islamic South Asia Goodwill Delegation at Alor Star on Wednesday. In honour of their visit the Muslim and Chinese communities jointly gave a tea-party at the Arabic554 words
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Article109 1940-06-01 7 Symbolic of all the regiments which have served under the American Flagis “The Fighting 69th” which opened at the Rex Theatre yesterday. The drama, larded with much brusque comedy, focuses on James Cagney as an arrogant and incorrigible young recruit who does not give a hoot109 words
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Advertisement23 1940-06-01 7 BUY BRITISH MODERN FASHIONS FOR MIGH-CIiASS JEWELLERY FOR ALL OCCASIONS CALL ON US. P. H. HENDRY JEWELLERS BISHOP STREET. PENANG K. LUMPUR. SPORE.23 words
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Advertisement93 1940-06-01 7 Another British Triumph iKI iVx if Im yfA xL I mnw X- X Here she comes, with her rich gift J from the green pastures of England I Factory packed with its fresh whole* some nutrition intact —Cow Gate aiMHmMimO! 1 -If' -J'jyWH!!.! Milk Food “the Best from the u:93 words
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451 1940-06-01 8 Farewell Party By Mr. A. M. Rawther A TEA-PARTY was given by Janah A. Mohamed Rawther. well-known local Indian lighterage contractor in his garden bungalow, Ayer Itam yesterday evening in honour of Mr. O. RM. M. SP. SV. Meyyappa Chettiar who is leaving for home451 words
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Article78 1940-06-01 8 Alleged to have used a knife on Letchumee at the time of committing; robbery, Karuppa Thevar, who appeared before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday faced a charge of causing grievous hurt with a deadly weapon about 9 p.m. on May 29 at 3378 words
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Article124 1940-06-01 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Forward” £273 10 SINGAPORE: mi 5 0 “Spot” Eosines, don. 5 137 PENANG 100 tons 100 tons 1)0 SISY.TS $137.00 RUBBER: LONDON: "Spot” 117/ “Forward” H%d. SINGAPORE: !16d 11 11|16d “Spot” PENANG: 37c 36%c “Spot” 37c 36 %c COPRA: PENANG: Sundried $3.30 buyers124 words
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142 1940-06-01 8 Latest Contributions To Penang Patriotic Fund The Chartered Bank of India. Australia, China, as treasurers of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. acknowledge receipt of the following Penang subscriptions: Amount previously acknowledged $126.950 41 The Penang Government Medical Department Co-Operative Thrift <fr Loan Society. Ltd 50.00 F.142 words
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Article73 1940-06-01 8 Total Now $266.804.77 Amount previously acknowledged $266,428.77 Hon. Treasurer, Lower Perak Lower Perak Lawn Tennis Tournament 10 Per Eurasian Representative Anonymous 10 Mrs. E. Clay 5 Miss M. Ferrae 2 Miss M. Pavanaris 1 Miss G. Xavier 1 Anonymous 10 Miss D. Moreira 3 Miss N. Moreira73 words
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Article145 1940-06-01 8 Member 'Of Delegation To Chungking Mr. Tan Cheng Hor, well-known merchant of Penang and Thailand, who was a member of the South Seas Troop Comfort Mission, which left for Chungking sometime in March, returned to Penang yesterday afternoon Mr. Tan Cheng Hor has145 words
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Article98 1940-06-01 8 Successful Candidates In First Aid Exam. Kuala Kangsar. The following Malay members of the St John Ambulance Association, Perak Centre, from Kuala Kangsar, passed the examination in “First aid to the injured” held on May 21 last in Kuala Kangsar. Che Mohd. Yunus bin Mohd. Amin;98 words
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Article185 1940-06-01 8 Approached P.C. To Buy Tickets Two youths, Teh Ah Tong and Tongi Yong Chee, were each bound over in the sum of $lOO in one surety for a period of 12 months, by Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday, when they pleaded guilty to the185 words
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Article184 1940-06-01 8 Admits Three Charges Described by the Police as a wellknown character Tan Cheng Hoe was remanded in Police custody for 24 1 hours, when he pleaded guilty before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate. yesterday, to three charges of theft. Chief Court Inspector A.184 words
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Article112 1940-06-01 8 Head Fractured By Falling Tree Kuala Kangsar. An Indian, of rhe labourer class is stated to have met an untimely end on V/ecinesday afternoon at Grik when a dead tree which he and another Indian were sawing crashed upon him. ractv.ring his skull. The unfortunate man is112 words
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Article55 1940-06-01 8 “Keep Out Of Debt Tn Future” In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday Ahmed bin Yahaya applied for his discharge and was granted it. The Assistant Official Assignee. Mr. C. O. Lim raised no objection. Mr. Justice Aitken in allowing the application, said: Try to keep out of debt in55 words
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Article83 1940-06-01 8 Parit Buntar. There was a large gathering present at the wedding of Mr. Sivasamy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aundi of Traus Krian Es tate, Parit Buntar, to Miss Janage Ammal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nadason, of Tali Ayer Estate, Parit Buntar, yesterday morning83 words
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85 1940-06-01 8 A hanging tragedy occurred in a house off Noordin Street at about midnight ok Thursday, when a Chinese was found dead with a rope round his neck. The man, whose age was estimated at over 30 years, was hanging from a beam across his room85 words
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1102 1940-06-01 8 Property In Satisfactory Condition The following are the proceedings at the seventh annual general meeting of members of the DennLstown Rubber Estates held at 19, Leadenhall Street, London, E. C. 3, on Friday, April 19. Mr. J. L. Milne (Chairman of the Company) presidedMr. J. S.1,102 words
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Article199 1940-06-01 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LIMITED The Rubber Sale* Department Penang, May 29. During the last week the market hM continued dull with very little busmes» passing but prices have remained fairly steady and there are probably buyers to day at 36 5/8 cents per lb. for Standard Sheet in cases f.o.b. London199 words
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Article87 1940-06-01 8 Penang. May 31. 1940 (81/ Courtesy of the Chartered Bank* SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/1* New York Demand 47 Montreal Demand 51 3'4 Paris Demand 2062 3/4 Milan Demand 707 Zurich Demand 208 I'2 Batavia Demand 88 1 Calcutta, Bomba y, 155 7'B Rangoon Demand 155 7-” Hdhgkong87 words
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Article107 1940-06-01 8 Chin Woo Ladies’’ Effort The Chinese Ladies’ Chin Vv Athletic Association are staging variety entertainment at the Sue Theatre, Drury Lane, at 8.30 p.m on June 21 in aid of the Malay Patriotic Fund. One of the main items on ti programme is a Chinese107 words
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Advertisement64 1940-06-01 8 B ANKS S 3 Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals, f Further particulars will be supplied on application. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., rmoorporateo- m British mala* S4VE For Your FAMILY64 words
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Article443 1940-06-01 9 Little Help For The Nazis Writing on Russo-German trade, h correspondent of The Economist makes the following points:— The Soviet’s share in Germany’s total imports was only 4 per cent, in the first six months of 1939. Since Russia’s total exports have recently been equivalent to from 12443 words
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Article131 1940-06-01 9 Death/ Of Valentino’s Mount In “The Sheikh” Rockleigh (New Jersey). Anna, Rudolph Valentino’s mount in the film “The Sheikh,” has died at the age of 39 after more than a normal equine lifetime on stage and screen. For 35 years she appeared in opera131 words
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Article912 1940-06-01 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR 2ND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 7.15 a.m. Mattins Litany. 8.00 a.m. Choral Eucharist. Celebrant: The Bishop of Singapore 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil) 10.30 a.m. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 4.15 p.m. Sunday School in the Parsonage 6.00 p.m. Evensong and Sermon Psalm 15, 16. Hymns912 words
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Article232 1940-06-01 9 For British Pavilion At New York Men’s and Women’s fashions are already in convoy across the Atlantic for exhibition in the British "carry-on” Pavilion at New York World’s Fair. Before they were shipped both the goods and the specially designed showcases were on view for one232 words
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Advertisement128 1940-06-01 9 IRIUM FOR SPARKLING TEUH G> to clean your teeth with Pepsodent containing I IRIUM. The minute it touches your teeth you have a delightful •WlsMk lasting sensation of its invigorating, refreshing foam. And what a wholesome tingle of freshness it leaves behind it! But —the biggest test of all—look in128 words
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Miscellaneous1300 1940-06-01 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING B. B. C. News In English TRANSMISSION—FIVE. BBC From 6.40 9.35 a.m. (Local Time) GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 mJ Transmission 5 6.50 ajn. GSC 958 Mc/s (31.32 m.) 750 am GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 in.) Transmission 6 11.20 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) Transmission 11,300 words
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Miscellaneous180 1940-06-01 9 TO-MORROW PENANG ZHJ 6.08 mc/s (49.3 mJ A.M. 7.30 Light Music. 7.5-j 8.8. C. Full News Bulletin (Rebroadcast) 8.10 Close Down (approx). 12.00 Noon Middav Concert P.M. I, Close Down 8.00 Light Classical Music 8.35 8.8. C. News Summary (Rebroadcast) 8.45 Light Classical Music (contd.) (approx) 9.00 Close Down. SINGAPORE180 words
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300 1940-06-01 10 Salvoes Of Bombs Dropped Round Reseue Ships London, May 31 Members of the crew of a British transport sent to help in the evacuation of the B.E.E. troops from a French port told Reuter in London how the work—Reuter. - 300 words
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Article71 1940-06-01 10 .—Reuter Scheme Adopted By Municipal Council Shanghai, May 31. The Municipal Council on Wednesday decided to adopt a daylight saving scheme whereby all clocks would be put forward by one hour. The Council previously ascertained that the French Concession authorities would take similar measures should the.—Reuter - 71 words
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Article81 1940-06-01 10 —Reufer List Of Casualties Announced London. May 31. The list of casualties of the destroyer. Glowworm, sunk off Norway on April 9 is as follows: seven officers, including Lieutenant-Commander G. B. Roope (in command), missing and presumed dead; 102 ratings and three Maltese ratings missing and presumed dead.’.—Reufer - 81 words
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259 1940-06-01 10 Reuter. ENEMY IMPRESSED WITH RESISTANCE New York, May 31. The evacuation of the Allied Armies from Flanders is recounted at great length in the New York press. Mr. Hanson Baldwin, military writer of the “New York Tinies.” declares that the heroic resistance ofReuter. - 259 words
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Article69 1940-06-01 10 —Reuter. Inner ar Cabinet In South Rhodesia Salisbury, S. Rhodesia. May 31 The Prime Minister, Mr. Huggins, announced in the Assembly the formation of an inner War Cabinet consisting of himself and the Ministers of Defence and Air to meet daily with the aim of intensifying South.—Reuter. - 69 words
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953 1940-06-01 10 ENEMY STRIKES IN MASSED FORMATION Unprepared For Strong Resistance In Northern France London, May 31 Two main attacks were reported yesterday, first, from the east to the west towards Nieuport at Furnes, the second from the south towards Dunkirk with the object of capturing—Reuter. - 953 words
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Article290 1940-06-01 10 —Reuter. Feeling In Southern States New York, May 31. Prominent Americans continue to urge immediate help for the Allies. The “New York Times’’ says that Mr. Thomas Dewey, one of the leading Republican contenders for the Republican nomination for the Presidency, reports on his return—Reuter. - 290 words
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Article25 1940-06-01 10 —Reuter. Vatican City. May 31. The Pope is expected to make a speech when he receives the Cardinals on Sunday.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 25 words
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541 1940-06-01 10 Glorious Feats Of Skill And Steady Gallantry London, May 31 The importance of sea power in the present war, despite the growth of air arms, is stressed in a Times leader entitled “The “Sea Grip.’’ The article begins by paying a tribute to the– -Reuter. - 541 words
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Article272 1940-06-01 10 Declaration ft* Van Kieffen* London, y j The following striking p, made by the Dutch Foreigi M. Van Kieffens, at the Fc Association in London: 1. In Holland we hav. 1 of the bravery of Bnti soldiers and sailors mon alliance is seab blood. 2.272 words
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106 1940-06-01 10 Washington, May 31 President Roosevelt stated at a press conference that the new Defence Commission is ready to beg:., operating Its job would be greater. h. sa. because developments of the Eu n fighting in the past fortnight hid necessitated more than doublin-- defence106 words
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Article84 1940-06-01 10 —Reuter Japanese Pouring Troops Into Area Chungking. Ma? 31. Thirty-six Japanese aircraft bon ed point below Chungking at n <1- “"'ter* day.“While Chinese forces arc c nt t® exert pressure on the Japanes- holding out in the Tsaoyang ar Hupeh, the Japanese are p urim reinforcements into.—Reuter - 84 words
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Article108 1940-06-01 10 —Reuter. Peking Head To In Near Futun Peking. M'’-'-It is learned in authority that Mr. Wang Keh-min. Peking Provisional Govei nm- x pected to resign in the 1 His successor is likely to b Yi-tang. President of the I Yuan of the Peking Govern erly .Minister of—Reuter. - 108 words
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Advertisement54 1940-06-01 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particular's regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILAJNDS. BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 643 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents54 words
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953 1940-06-01 11 Race 1: Horses Class 3 Div. 4 —5 J Furs —2.45 p.m. 1. 0 GOLDEN ARROW 5y 9.00 “Mr. Hercules” Van Breukelen 2. 0 0 0 VALSCOURT 7y 8.13 “Orient Kongsi” Hobbs 3. 23 4 FOUR O’CLOCK 5y 8.12 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval953 words
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Article122 1940-06-01 11 “A” vs Sporting Diamonds ay on the Western Road ground at 2 15 p.m.— SC. A’:—E. D. A. London (Capt), kxander, A. Ford, R. M. Greer, E. Grant. J. T. Horsburgh, J. A. W, w. H. E. Neil. J. D. Petrie, J. F. 'apson, A. N. Other. P.S.C. vs122 words
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Article20 1940-06-01 11 June Monthly Medal nang Sports Club Monthly Me"ley) for June will be played for l? or today and tomorrow.20 words
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Article68 1940-06-01 11 TODAY SOCCER: P.G. Malay R E. vs. C.R.C. “B” Glugor Ground. Police S.C. vs. M.D.S.C. “B” Renong Ground. P.W.D. vs. Customs A.C. Dato Kramat Ground. CRICKET: P.S.C. "A” vs. Sporting Diamonds Western Road Ground. P.R.C. ‘A’ vs. C.R.C. ‘A’ Victoria Green. BOXING: New World Stadium. tomorrow BADMINTON:68 words
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Article207 1940-06-01 11 f THE HIDING BOY’ “TICTAC” ‘EPSO.* JEEP” 'EUREKA” “MAN-ON-THE I “THE MAJOR” Penang Penang Ipoh K. Lumpur SPOT” Ipoh Singapore RACE 1 Pockets Valscourt Woden Four O’clock Four O’clock Four O’clock Swift Arrow Four O’clock Golden Arrow Swjft Arrow Golden Arrow Pockets RAQ7 2. Treasure Greypion207 words
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577 1940-06-01 11 P.F.A. XI BEATEN IN FAST SOCCER GAME PENALTY that was converted by Ackroyd two minutes before the end enabled the Singapore Fortress Royal Engineers to defeat the Penang Football Association by that margin in a friendly game before a large crowd on577 words
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Article35 1940-06-01 11 Penang Chung Ling XI To Meet S.A.H.C. The Chung Ling High School, Penang si e playing the Sultan Abdul Hamid Col lege, Alor Star, at football, at Alor Star, this evening.35 words
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Article244 1940-06-01 11 Last Night’s Boxing At Fun Frolic At the Fun Frolic Stadium Boy Hamid (8.1) conqueror of Battling Samy, a leading local fly-weight, scored a knock-out win over Desmond Dee <8.1) in the sixth round, in the main event, scheduled over ten “twos.” Desmond was saved244 words
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Article33 1940-06-01 11 Police Sports Club vs Marines “B” On the Renong Ground at 515 this afternoon: Police S.C Noordin; Suppiah and Pawanchee; Ibrahim, inspector Windsor ?.nd Ismail; Noor. Muruandy. Sudin. Lumbreggem and Eusoff.33 words
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Article97 1940-06-01 11 P.R.C. ‘A’ w C.R.C. ‘A* Today at 230 pm. pn' the Victoria} Green: P.R.C. “A”: J. R. Ardres (CaptJjß D. C. Stewart, A S. Will weber; J. H. Foley, D. A. Thomaz, c. o. Thomasz; CL Wylde, P. A. Aeria, M. Thomasz, G. de Zilva. and W. Taveira. Reserves:97 words
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Advertisement147 1940-06-01 11 “I’ll tell you of something better!” Don’t you dare! Ob, I a J du Maurier. That’s different!” “So everybody says. Much more soothing and enjoyable, Pm sure, than any old game of patience.” A I t That’s ULhat you think. k wCr You couldn’t interrupt my H jfttr K favourite147 words
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504 1940-06-01 12 FAVOURITES LIKELY TO OBLIGE Scarlet Tiger, Lord Gray And Servus Safe Bets (By EPSOM JEEP") Ipoh, Today. Eox, Scarlet Tiger, Lord Gray and Servus are my safest each-way bets for today. The Fox seems a good thing with Puma not accepting and504 words
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Article59 1940-06-01 12 Reuter. Jerusalem, May 31 A practice black-out covering the whole of Palestine and lasting seven hours will Ijegin at. 9 p.m. on «lune 3. The coastal towns are now permanently blacked out during specified hours. Palestine journalists, who visited the Allied fleets at Alexandria, express admirationReuter. - 59 words
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Article106 1940-06-01 12 Week-End Activities Because of the low-tide, there will tn; i»o swimming competitions this evening. The regular life-saving classes will be •conducted as usual today at 3 p.m. Afte. the final revision next week, the Royal Life-Saving Society examinations for Intermediate Certificates and Bronze Medallions will be held*106 words
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Article35 1940-06-01 12 —Reuter. London. May 31. According to a wireless e nnouncement France has just cahed up all the men feorn between October 1, 1918 and March 31. 1920—Reuter.|—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article32 1940-06-01 12 .—Reuter. Stockholm, Mav 31. The radio states that M. FUoerk- 1 wall Fe«t-kno w n a’rman, is reported to have killed in a han•£ar exp’osion at Karlsborg.—Reuter. I.—Reuter. - 32 words
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100 1940-06-01 12 Kampar. The Kampar Chinese defeated the Perak River Hydro Sporting Club by an only goal in a league fixture played on the Malim Nawar ground on Wednesday evening. About ten minutes after the start of the game a heavy shower came and made the100 words
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Article34 1940-06-01 12 Caleb Wins Singles Title Ipoh. N. Caleb beat Soo Choon Tan 7 —5, 3—6, 6—l in the final of the Y.M.C.A. handicap tennis singles yesterday. Both were equally handicapped at —4O.34 words
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Article39 1940-06-01 12 Ratu Gajah League Batu Gajah. The Police football team gave a walkover to the Choong Wah XI their league fixture fitted for Wednesday, as the former had to play their police league match af Ipph-39 words
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Article59 1940-06-01 12 —Reuter. Area Cleared Of Enemy Forces Somewhere in Norway, May 31. The Norwegian High Command ha; wued ja .communique stating: “On the Narvik Front region as far as the base of Beis- Fjord and both sides at the Rombakken have been cleared of enemv forces: The British’—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article161 1940-06-01 12 BOW. 2J 00 Plaines Since Low Countries Invaded Rugby, May 31. Reliable estimates already published show that since the invasion of the Low Countries, Germany has lost 2.100 aeroplanes with a loss of about 5 000 personnel—three or four times higher than the losses of the AlliesBOW. - 161 words
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Article157 1940-06-01 12 Reuter. Further Increase* Announced Simla. May 31. General Sir Robert Cassels, Commander-in-Chief in India, announced a further increase in the Indian land forces involving the total enrolment of 100.000 men or more. The new Indian Arm’, formations would include motorised and mechanised units The IndianReuter. - 157 words
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Article30 1940-06-01 12 —Reuter. Negotiations Concluded Successfully Berlin. May 31. The economic negotiations between Germany and Jugo-Slavia have been successfully- concluded says a Bucharest message to the German Official News Agency.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article24 1940-06-01 12 Reuter. I«ondon, May 31. The death is announced of Sit Joseph Leech. M.P. for West Newcastle-on-Tyne, the distinguished surgeon.—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article52 1940-06-01 12 —Reuter. Shaw Wins Indianapolis 500-Mile Race Indianapolis. May 31. Mr. Wilbur Shaw, driving .a Maserati, won his third victory in the Indianapolis 500 miles race in 4 hours 22 minutes 31.16 seconds at an average speed of 114.277 miles an hour. Mr. Rex Mays was second and Mt. Mauri.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article184 1940-06-01 12 —Reuter. Loss Of “Curlew” London, May 31. Tile Admiralty announce the loss by fr.emy bombing action of H M.S Curlew off the Norway coast. This is the first British cruiserAsunk by enemy action in the present war. Built in, 1917 the Curlew was reconstructed and rearmed•—Reuter. - 184 words
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548 1940-06-01 12 French Divisions Cut Their Way To The Coast —BOW’. Rugby, May 31 Many thousands of men from the B.E.F. in Flanders and Northern France, after being evacuated in face of great odds with the assistance of the Allied Navies, continued to arrive at—BOW’. - 548 words
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Article40 1940-06-01 12 Reuter. Round-Up Of Undesirable Elements Calcutta. May 31 Eighty-five Germans, including women and children, were arrested here in a general round-up of undesirable elements. Most of the men arrested had only recently been released from internment.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article58 1940-06-01 12 Reuter. Visa Required For Leaving Country Rome, May 31. The British people who left Rome on May 29 and 30, after being assured that the exit visa rule applied only *o the French, have been held up at the frontier because it has been decidedReuter. - 58 words
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Article42 1940-06-01 12 Reuter. London, May 31 The Home Secretary, Sir John Anderson, states in a written reply that no Communists as such have been detained in the United Kingdom but he cannot sav how many persons are in fact Communists.— RenterReuter. - 42 words
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Article80 1940-06-01 12 .—Reuter. Towed Into Vigo By Spanish Ships Madrid. May 31. It is disclosed that the British tanker. Telena, has been attacked by a submarine off Vigo, Spain. The ship was torpedoed outside Spanish waters. The Telena, 7,000 tons, had fifteen of 55 members of the crew missing,.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article67 1940-06-01 12 A fund to aid wounded Netherlands soldiers and to relieve distress among civilians has been inaugurated in Malaya. Donations as well as regular periodical contributions will be welcomed from Hollanders and others in this country. AU contributions are to be sent to the Netherlands Trading Society, Penang.67 words
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Advertisement553 1940-06-01 12 ;Head Office) 216 Penang Road PenPhone 1477 1478 with ĕxte Telegrams: “Gazette Penan." Bates of Sobscription for rtnanj g»«and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. p Jr Monthly $2.50 $3.00 is Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 zr SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. PortQuarterly553 words
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