Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 June 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1940-06-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY pfo. 140. Vol. XCVIII. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article681 1940-06-13 1 VERY HEAVY LOSSES INFLICTED ON ENEMY Battle Continues On Whole Front ALLIES RESIST PUSH TOWARDS EVREVX Paris, June 12. the north-east of Rheims, information gathered from prisoners shows that the enemy sustained very heavy losses from the counter-attacks of French mechanised units and the continued bombardments—Reuter. - 681 words
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Article67 1940-06-13 1 .—Reuter. Only Coasts Of Spain Portugal Left Open Washington, June 12. The State Department announces that President Roosevelt has extended the combat zone to the Mediterranean ail of which is closed to United States shipping. The west coast of Portugal and the north-west coast of Spain.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article, Illustration287 1940-06-13 1 Successful R.A.F. Raid On Tobruk Harbour Cairo, June 12. r p.HE R.A.F. this morning, i n an attack on Tobruk Harbour in Libya, extensively damaged enemy vessels including one warship and two submarines. The former was set on fire. Italian fighters which went up toi.—Reuter. - 287 words
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Article65 1940-06-13 1 .—Reuter. Talks With French Leaders London. June 12 It is officially announced that Mr. Churchill, accompanied by Mr. Eden and General Dill Chief of the Imperial Staff, had meetings in France yesterday and today with M. Reynaud, Marshal Petain and General Weygand. Complete agreement was reached as to.—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article60 1940-06-13 1 '—REUTER ANKARA, JUNE 13. THERE HOES NOT APPEAR TO RE THE SLIGHTEST DOUBT REGARDING TURKEY’S DECISION. THE ONLY QUESTION BEING THE EXACT MO MEN 7' AND THE EXACT METHOD. AS ONE UNOFFICIAL, BUT WELLI NFORM ED SPOKESMAN TOLD REUTER’S SPECIAL CORRESPON DENT TONIGHT- “TURKEY’S OBLIGATIONS'—REUTER - 60 words
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Article79 1940-06-13 1 .—Reuter. Enemy Vi ar ship* Hit London, June 12. An Air Ministry’ communique issued this .afternoon says that R.A.F. aircraft successfully attacked enemy naval forces in Trondheim harbour. Two enemy cruisers and a transport were hit and many other bombs fell among the warships. R.A.F. aircraft.—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article95 1940-06-13 1 —Reuter. Third Reading In i Commons London, June 12. In the Commons the Colonial Development and Welfare Bill was read a third time. The Colonial Under-Secretary, Mr. Hall, said that until the present great danger has passed, the prosecution of war must have first call on the whole—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article271 1940-06-13 1 MAGNIFICENT EFFORT OF ALLIED AIR FORCES Pans, June 13. IAST night's French air communique states that the French Air Force A continued throughout the Last 24 hours their magnificent effort in battle. Heavy and light bomber squadrons operated day and night on the enemy’s back areas, considerably.—Reuter. - 271 words
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Article99 1940-06-13 1 —Reuter. Service In Mercantile Marine London, June 12. It is aimounced that all Dutchmen or Dutch subjects not belonging to Dutcn rnval or land forces may be called upon to perform special services in or for the Dutch Mercantile Marine if this is con sidered—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article53 1940-06-13 1 —Reuter. Four Killed And Nineteen Injured Berne. June 12 The High Command now states that four neonle were killed and nineteen injured in the bombing of the Geneva area. The dead include two women. Bombs fell on the Railway station at Renens, near Lausanne, damaging the—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article189 1940-06-13 1 —Reuter. ON TIENTSIN AGREEMENT London, June 13. It is learned in London that details of the Anglo-Japanese Agreement on Tientsin will be made available when the arrangement is definitely signed in a few days’ time but it is gathered that with regard to the silver question, the—Reuter. - 189 words
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Article41 1940-06-13 1 —Reuter. Soviet Embassy Hit By Bomb Chungking, June 12. The Soviet Embassy was hit by a bomb while the office of the German Trans-Ocean Agency was also hit and completely gutted during a Japanese raid yesterday afternoon. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article41 1940-06-13 1 —Reuter. TO PARIS London, June 12. Lord Lloyd returned yesterday from a short visit to Paris where, in addition to an interview with members of the French Colonial Office, he saw certain members of the French Government. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Advertisement18 1940-06-13 1 Fcow&gate i Oj .f -9Kts for North Maluya <& Penang:— I WRGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD.. 1 Penang and Ipoh. —118 words
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888 1940-06-13 2 FORMIDABLE EFFORT TO REACH DECISION Situation Extremely Difficult FRENCH WITHDRAW TO ADVANCED PARIS DEFENCES Paris, June 12. TJ7ITH one hundred divisions and every available tank thrown into the battle, the Germans are making the mosformidable efforts to reach a rapid decision on the Western—Reuter. - 888 words
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208 1940-06-13 2 —Reuter. London, June 12 Mr. Herbert Morrison, in a speech in London, said that during the past month there had been marked material increases of output. On Monday he made an order bringing 1,463 works under his control. We were steadily and swiftly—Reuter. - 208 words
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Article111 1940-06-13 2 .—Reuter. ‘’"Romolo” Scuttled In Mid-Pacific Calcutta, June 12. The Goxernment of India have seized the Italian ship Calabria. 9,515 tons. The Minister of the Navy announced that the Italian steamer, Romolo, 9,780 tons, was intercepted in Hid-Pacific by an Australian merchant cruis< r. The Romolo’s crew.—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article47 1940-06-13 2 .—Reuter. London, June 12. It is learned in London that because of the food situation, an order has been issued in Germany for the destruction of all dogs except those used for military purposes. About three million dogs will be slaughtered.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article641 1940-06-13 2 R.A.F. LIGHTNING STROKE Rugby, June 12. Within a few hours of Italy’s entry into the war. swift and determined attacks on Italian air bases in Libya and East Africa were made by R.A.F. bombers of the Middle East Command and by South Africa Air Force bombers—Reuter. - 641 words
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Article68 1940-06-13 2 —Reuter. Prices Of Leading Groups Tending To Rise London. June 12 The Stock Exchange was generally cheerful with the prices of most leading groups tending to rise despite the small volume of trading. Gilt-edged were firm, home rails notably strengthened and foreign bonds were steady. Industrials’ gains outnumbered.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article110 1940-06-13 2 .—Reuter. London, June 12 In tlie House of Commons, the Foreign Under-Secretary, Mr. Butler, announced that a pact of non-aggressiou. was signed today between Great Britain and Thailand (Siam). Mr. Butler said that the British Government warmly welcomed this agreement as confirming the long established friendly.—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article167 1940-06-13 2 —8.0. W. Thousands Arrested In Union S.W. Africa London, June 12. The South African Government is vigorously rounding up Nazi sympathisers in the Union and South-West Africa. Ills learned in L< ndon that over eight hundred are being arrested in SouthAfrica while the Union authorities expect—8.0. W. - 167 words
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Article102 1940-06-13 2 —Reuter. 700 Of Total Of 9.500 Detained Rugby, June 12. Since Italy’s declaration of war, Italians and a large number of males of military age have been taken into custody. In London, thousands of detectives were engaged in questioning Italians living in the Metropolis who number about.—Reuter. - 102 words
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603 1940-06-13 2 Rugby, June 12. TN a leading article headed “The Stiletto,” The Times endorses Mr. Attlee’s statement in the House of Commons that there is no quarrel between the Italians and the British and French peoples. “It is a personal grief for countless Englishmen603 words
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84 1940-06-13 2 Reuter. Cairo, June 12. The Chamber of Deputies has approved the declaration by the Prime Minister, severing diplomatic relations with Italy. An official German News Agency message from Rome today says: “It is stated in wellinformed Italian circles that following the reported attempt of BritishReuter. - 84 words
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38 1940-06-13 2 B OAV. Rugby. June 1Subscriptions amounting to have already been received by the fund in Cape Town to enable the public assist in promoting the building Spitfires for the RAF. —BOaV.B OAV. - 38 words
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Advertisement87 1940-06-13 2 New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TANJONG BUNGAH PENANG. THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOVR 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 EVENING HERE87 words
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618 1940-06-13 3 BRIDEGROOM'S CAR DASH London. VV HEN Lady Moyra Butler, wearing the bridal veil of Sarah, First Duchess of Marlborough, arrived at St. George’s, Hanover-square, W., recently, guests were beginning to leave the church in despair. Some of them had been sitting waiting for her618 words
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Article237 1940-06-13 3 Novel Plan For British Exports CIOLOI ii films of the goods they A are offering for sale may soon be part of the equipment of British commercial travellers during their salesmanship tours throughout the world. Tiie British Film Institute lias put forward the scheme to Sir Cecil237 words
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Article140 1940-06-13 3 Horace Barham, 23-years-old scrap metal dealer, was at Stowmarket, Suffolk, committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, accused of “soliciting' and enticing” two soldiers to sell him arms, ammunition, and provisions. Lance-Corporal Judge said Barham told him that “money was no object to him,”140 words
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Article131 1940-06-13 3 Rescinded Petition Mrs. Dorothy Nichol and Howell Glyndon Thomas, giving addresses in Christchurch-road, Newport, Mon, were committed for trial when accused at Bow-street of conspiring to pervert the course of justice by giving false ex idence in the Divorce Court. They eserved their defence. Mr.131 words
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Article286 1940-06-13 3 HARLES MAX SAKRITZ, aged 30, of Margery Park-road, Forest late, E„ stated to have pro-Nazi symathies, was at West Ham sentenced to month’s hard labour and fined £lO, another month’s imprisonment, for amaging a Govemmejit poster. Sakritz agreed that he tore a piece the poster, but contended286 words
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Article, Illustration360 1940-06-13 3 DEATH MEN FIND SECRET JITLER was making magnetic murder mines when he was talking peace at Munich. On the mines we have picked up for dissection there are dates. And those dates are during Munich year—l93B. Here is the story, as told to me360 words
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Article212 1940-06-13 3 Electric Fans For Passengers is to have one of the most modern fleets of motor buses in the world, with equipment specially designed for the climate of Iraq. A big British motor engineering works which makes London's buses has had an order from the recently formed Baghdad212 words
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Article207 1940-06-13 3 HUSBAND FRIEND IN SUICIDE PACT Both Loved XX ife A remarkable story involving a married couple and another man was told at Gravesend coroner’s court the other day, when a verdict of suicide was returned at an inquest on Donald Gray. 36, of Lamorna-avenue, Gravesend, and Cyril Arthur Collard, 25,207 words
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Article15 1940-06-13 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1940. MAIL ARRIVALS Air Mails from Great Britain. India Hongkong—Thursday.15 words
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Article146 1940-06-13 3 THIS is the story of a French hero who invited his own comrades to fire on him. It is told by the Exchange military correspondent in Paris: During the night a German party of about 15 men put off in two boats to a Rhine146 words
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Article139 1940-06-13 3 Rubber Armour Against Machine Guns Foamed rubber as an armour for aeroplane tanks is a striking adaption of British industrial research to war service. In peace time this special preparation was applied to a wide range of upholstery from the seats of London’s fleet of ’buses139 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-06-13 3 The King examining the magnetic mine salvaged by Lt.Commander Ouvry’s party of experts.20 words
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261 1940-06-13 3 On Britain's War Time Roadsters BICYCLES in Britain have recently taken unto themselves tiny air-cool-ed engines of one horse power. Mory than 10,(MIO of them were made last year and when war broke, out a dozen British manufacturers producing these motorised bicycles were261 words
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Advertisement117 1940-06-13 3 i Wfen You SSuy I 1 R» <**'' It’s Your Best Choice of Records (f (ALL THE LATEST AT) (I ROBINSON PIANO Co. Ltd. PENANG im The most generally useful Medicine for all Climates IFJCoI is BrowoeVr “w wM®®IM wJM"iir Thepei Acts like a charm iu Checks and arrests DIARRHCEA117 words
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Article531 1940-06-13 4 Vehicular Traffic In Singapore Singapore. In his report for last year• Rose, acting Registrar of oW gapore, provides statistics that of riesha pullers, taxi and vers and conductors, cattle cart and handcart pullers, who come under his jurisdiction, those who appeared fore him most were riesha531 words
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826 1940-06-13 4 To Be Open For Duration Of War “T would like to assure this Council that Johore has not ■1 shirked its duty to assist the British Empire and that we are doing, and are going to do, our utmost in this direction, as we have826 words
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Article263 1940-06-13 4 Large Number Expelled The majority of the boys of the Confucian Middle School, Kuala Lumpur, who went on strike by refusing to sit for their final term examination, have been expelled from school, according to information on Tuesday morning. These boys had been previously warned that263 words
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79 1940-06-13 4 “It is not enough merely to subscribe to the magnificent War Fund opened by the initiative of the Straits Times. That at the best is only buying a ringside seat at this cockpit of war,” said Mr. C.T. Hinde, urging the formation of a79 words
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129 1940-06-13 4 PACIFIC CROSSED WITH MAXIMUM LOAD Carrying a record number of fiftyseven passengers, in addition to ten members of the crew, the “Honolulu Clipper” trans-Pacific Flying Boat of Pan American Airways, left Hong Kong for Manila recently fully booked on its homeward flight. Although the trans-Pacific Clippers129 words
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5002 1940-06-13 4 MR. D. D. CHELLIAH S TALK TO PENANG ROTARIANS "AUR Eventful Trip to Europe” was the subject of a talk ”by Mr. D. D. Chelliah, Headmaster, Anglo-Chinese High School, Penang, at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Penang Rotary Club yesterday afternoon. Mr. Chelliah gave5,002 words
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Article457 1940-06-13 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay June 10, 1940. It re suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will457 words
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Advertisement105 1940-06-13 4 Some -rom v that all whiskies are the same. Suck is not the um, however. Whisky in itself is GOOD— Ida kirre i iir>r Cra r Whisky bencr I f* UILPL Nowadays Distinction to 1 ■r r i demanded, and to those who rhe nCBrr of ScoHond B are acquainted105 words
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Miscellaneous16 1940-06-13 4 All in a Day’s Work—by Rick Elmos FILLY WANTS TO KNOW it I' rC J\V 1'16 words
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Article90 1940-06-13 5 Kampar. A pretty Malay wedding was solemnis- < u at the residence of Mr. Ismail bin Mohd. Amin. Chief Sub-Inspector of Police. Kampar. ard Mrs. Ismail, on Sun 'ay night, the contracting parties being the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ismail and Mr. Mohamed Zaman bin90 words
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674 1940-06-13 5 State Officials And Rayats Present At Ceremony SULTAN STRESSES NEED FOR PADI PLANTING Ipoh. TN the presence of Rajas and Chiefs, State Councillors and high Government Officials, His Highness the Sultan of Perak yesterday declared open the headworks of the vast Sungei Manik674 words
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Article369 1940-06-13 5 Guard-of-lion-our Of Scouts And Cadets TN the presence of a very large gathering of boys and teachers of the St. Xavier’s Institution, the remains of Rev. Brother Alphonse Benoit were laid to rest at the Western Road cemetery yesterday evening. The cortege left the S.X.I.369 words
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Article644 1940-06-13 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL The next meeting of the Legislative Council has been fixed provisionally for Aug. 26. Mr. R. Higgins, Chief Inspector of Police, S. S., has been seconded for service under the Admiralty. The Hon. Mr L. M. Smart. Genera! Manager, F.M.S. Railways, is at Prai on an inspection visit.644 words
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Article82 1940-06-13 5 Five Chinese workmen were injured, one seriously, when the wall of a building behind a bank in Beach Street, which was undergoing demolishing operations, collapsed. The accident occurred at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon. All five were pinned underneath the debris and one had his head badly82 words
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170 1940-06-13 5 I.G.P. Presents Awards Ipoh. Four companies of Indian and Malay constables, under the command of Mr. J.B. Birch, OS.PC., Kinta, were on parade on the Police ground yesterday morning when Mr. E. Bagot, Inspector-General of Police, presented long service medals to ten policemen. On the170 words
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Article346 1940-06-13 5 Interesting talk By Ipoh Rotarian Ipoh. V’l\ II) details of university life in Hong Kong were given by Mr. Ng Kee Yeow yesterday afternoon at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Ipoh Rotary Club, with Rotarian Y. C. Kang in the chair. Besides Mr. Ng Kee346 words
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Article43 1940-06-13 5 Annual Parents' Day Parents' Day was celebrated at Paxit Buntar on Sunday when the Parit Bun tar Malay Boys' and Girls' Schools held their annual sports on the public padang. Exhibitions of handwork were held at the Girls’ School.43 words
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Advertisement349 1940-06-13 5 The Great Dick Tracy Returns To The Screen In A New Sensational Series Of Adventures. MAJESTIC STAKES TODAY 2.30 8.00 P.M. 2.30 p.m. Matinee Prices 15, 30 .50 ets. Downstairs The Whole Serial cf Republic’s new Adventure Chapter Play. You’ve seen him in Cartoons, you’ve heard him on the air.349 words
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Miscellaneous625 1940-06-13 5 King’s Birthday Holiday Attraction I QUEEN'S Last 3 Shows Today 3 p.m. 6.15 9.30 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Dramatic Entertainment Ingenious New Different I A triumph of thrills as a fateful $lOO bill changes the lives of an exciting group of people and brings romance to two who had to solve its mystery625 words
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Article416 1940-06-13 6 IT has long Ixjen recognised that the British Commonwealth of Nations is a political organism without a precedent or parallel—an organisht which, if it did not already exist and thrive in spite of its anomalies, would be incredible to the imagination. Certainly it is- remarkable416 words
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Article136 1940-06-13 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA "Dick Tracy Returns” (whole serial) 2.30 and 8.00 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA "Tell No Tales” with Melvyn Douglas and Louis Platt. 3, 6.15 and 9 30 pm. REX CINEMA Sonja Henie in "Everything Happens at Night” 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA “Jaya Kodi” (Tamil Talkie)136 words
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Article500 1940-06-13 6 The King's Birthday r TN)])AY is the King’s birthday at least officially. His Majesty, it may not be generally known, was not born on June 13 but on December 14, 1895.. He will thus be 45 years old in six months’ time. Owing to the war. the500 words
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Article614 1940-06-13 6 Thursday, June 13. r l lll-‘ latest news from the from says that the battle continues l with the same violence throughout. I Between the sea and the Oise, the enemy accentuated his efforts on the Seine from Rouen to Vernon in order to614 words
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Advertisement265 1940-06-13 6 I jj| lII' jlhu II I 1 1: fer'" V\ _j the way to get 'Qy-y sparkling, life-like snaps xZ< It’s very simple —just use Kodak ’Verichrome Film. This famous film has an extra turn of \X speed to cope yvith poor lighting conditions, but has so <y »W much265 words
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Advertisement23 1940-06-13 6 CUT CUTTING COSTS WITH l POWER HAND HACK SAW BLADES FRAMES BRITISH SAWS OF UNEXCELLED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY. Agents HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD.23 words
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397 1940-06-13 7 Certificates Of Honour For Five Residents AN official communique states that in the name of His Ma- jesty the King His Excellency the High Commissioner has been pleased to award Certificates of Honour to the following persons in recognition of their loyal and valuable397 words
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Article139 1940-06-13 7 Display Of Fireworks At Jubilee Park Ipoh. On the occasion of the celebration of the Fifth of the Fifth Moon Festival, the Jubilee Park on Tuesday night staged a grand display of fireworks which was witnessed by a large crowd. The fireworks preceded by a139 words
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Article110 1940-06-13 7 Chinese Lorry Driver Fined $l5 Ipoh. heading guilty to a charge oi incon aerate driving, a Chinese lorry driver. i Kam was fined $l5 yesterday by the h First Magistrate, Mr P. F. Y. Rad ■ffe. The case against the accused was that was driving his lorry110 words
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Article57 1940-06-13 7 Taiping > the report of the case in which the Transport Co. Ltd. of Inoh claimed 7 from the State of Perak, which ared m our issue of yesterday, it was >neously stated that the case was rd by Che Ariffin. The case was heard by57 words
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Article87 1940-06-13 7 A hanging tragedy occurred at a house in Kuala Kangsar Road at about 12.30 this morning, when a Chinese woman was found dead. She was hanging from one of the beams across her room on the first floor of the building. The room was said to have87 words
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Article240 1940-06-13 7 Dealer Fined. To Pay Compensation Remarking that it was bad to assault a woman, Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Police Magistrate, yesterday convicted an Indian secondhand goods dealer, M. R. Yegamboran Mudaliar, on a summons for voluntarily causing hurt to a woman, Chau Ah Ling, on April240 words
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306 1940-06-13 7 Incidents At Chung Ling High School: Five Arrests A bold attempt to incite the pupils of the Chung Ling High School to go on strike at the School building at 8 o’clock yesterday morning was made by a party of members, it is306 words
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59 1940-06-13 7 bz emergency meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, June 26, at 10 a.m. There will be no ceremonial opening and uniform will not be worn. The object of this meeting is to consider the Compulsory Service (Local Forces)59 words
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Article301 1940-06-13 7 KIDNAPPING AND MURDER Underworld Drama A< Queen’s Embracing all strata of American society, from wealth to poverty and from the high social scale to the underworld. ‘‘Tell No Tales,” which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night stars Melvyn Douglas and Louise Platt. The story starts with301 words
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Article119 1940-06-13 7 “Amusing” Themselves On Festival Day Nine Chinese hawkers who were arrested for gambling with English playing cards, and who had to remain in the lock-up when they could not furnish bail, were cautioned and discharged when they pleaded guilty before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third119 words
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409 1940-06-13 7 Second Donation Of $2,000 From Mr. Lim Lean Teng His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan has made a gift of SIOO.OOO from the State of Kelantan for the prosecution of the war. Hie Secretary of State for the Colonies has informed the High409 words
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Article59 1940-06-13 7 Cheques made payable to "The War Fund” should be sent to this office (216, Penang Road), and they will be duly acknowledged in these columns. Perak contributions may be sent to our Ipoh office, T2j, Brewster Road. Contributors are asked to write their names in59 words
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Article108 1940-06-13 7 Suspttct Arrested After Chase A Chinese woman was the victim of a snatch theft in a lane near the junction of Burmah Road at about 11 o’clock last night. The woman, with four other young children was returning from the amusement park. She was standing108 words
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Article42 1940-06-13 7 The big parade which should have been held this morning here was cancelled on account of heavy rain, which fell throughout the morning. Thousands who had braved the weather and lined the routes had to go away disappointed.42 words
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Article116 1940-06-13 7 Butterworth And B. Mertajam New first aid classes will start in Butterworth on Wednesday, June 19 at 5 p.m. at S. Mark’s School and in Bukit Mertajan? on. Tuesday, June 25 at 5 p.m. at the High School. All those interested should, if they have not already116 words
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Article166 1940-06-13 7 Ipoh Muttu. alias Manickam, a middle-ag- J Tamil, with several previous convictions was yesterday convicted by the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. Y. Rackfliffe, on a charge of assaulting a Chinese Detective Sergeant, and sentenced to 21 days' rigorous imprisonment. The prosecution, conducted by Detective Inspector166 words
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Article93 1940-06-13 7 A young Chinese, Lim Chooi Chiang claimed trial before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday to a charge of obtaining $2 by a false pretence, namely by pretending to be a detective and in such assumed character received money from a woman about93 words
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Advertisement84 1940-06-13 7 Another British Triumph f|U /|fs I IWk Mi(i 10l IXrar IMS I; Here she comes, with her rich gift SEE? from the green pastures of England I Factory packed with its fresh whole* some nutrition intact—Cow Gate Milk Food ‘the Best from the West” And happy mothers every- where are84 words
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Article237 1940-06-13 8 Occupied State Land Without Licence Teluk Anson. Mohd. Abbas, a well-known local Malay resident of Lower Perak, was summoned by the Land Office to appear before Che Abdullah bin Ibrahim in the Teluk Anson Magistrate’s Court on Monday afternoon on a charge of having occupied State237 words
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Article990 1940-06-13 8 “Mahshuri” Scores Hit At Wembley Park T7RESH from successes in Kedah, “Mahshuri, oi I etri 1" Langkahpuri staged by the Ibrahim Club Dramatic Circle of Kulim, scored a distinct hit at the Lunar Hall. Wembley Park, at 9 o’clock last night. The play is990 words
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Article108 1940-06-13 8 Katu Tin Dredging Ltd. hours run 438. cubic yards treated 92.000; tin ore won picul.- 426; estimated cost $19.500 cost per cubic yard 21.20 cents. Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. hour' run 623; cubic yards treated 282.000; tin orc won piculs 210; estimated cost $19.000108 words
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Article646 1940-06-13 8 Latest List Of Contributions Amount previously acknowledged «W** Hon, Secretary Treasurer. Tapah. Ceylonese Section; A. CheUiah 7 00 K. Karthigesu 2 00 Monthly contributions: A. C. Stone S. W. Clarkson 20 00 Miss E. Mercer 5.00 Dr. H. W. Webb 50.00 —do— Staff 5.00 European Subordinate Staff646 words
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Article440 1940-06-13 8 Green And Collier, Limited Singapore, June 7. We quote the following mfluences winch have affected the market this week; SATURDAY, (IST); Market was very steady throughout the morning with sellers hard to locate for physicals. The futures market also came in for good demand and at the440 words
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Article657 1940-06-13 8 Sikh Cloth-seller Sentenced To Death Kulim. Sentence of death was passed on Baksi Singh. a cloth-seller. who was convicted on a charge of murder by causing the death of Surjan j Singh, cashier of Messrs. Lian Hin Bus Com.. Kulim. about 12.30 a.m. on February' 10657 words
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Article81 1940-06-13 8 Penang, June 12. 1941). (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank> SELLING j London Demand 2/4 1/lfr New York Demand 47 Montreal Demand 51 3 A Paris Demand 2062 3'4 Zurich Demand 208 1/2 Batavia Demand 88 1/2 Calcutta Bombay Rangoon Demand 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 1/2 Shanghai81 words
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Article144 1940-06-13 8 Yesterday’s Close Previous!) TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £286. 0. 0. £284. 15. 0 “Forward” £285. 15. 0. £284 10. 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot” $145.12*- $142.75 Business done 25 tons Buyres no sellers PENANG ‘Spot” $145.12 U $142 75 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 13 s|Bd 13 llBd “Forward” 13 916 d 13144 words
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Advertisement189 1940-06-13 8 B AN K S t| 'LGUJ3 MIF 1 Y 1 savings Yl&fy tyou A dollar saved Is an extra dollar earned. A Savings Account la the best inducement to save. To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from rime to time is to oe a contented189 words
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Miscellaneous1219 1940-06-13 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING B. B. C. NT r News In English TRANSMISSION—FIVE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. B B c GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 mJ GSC 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 m.) c ,Local Time) GSE 11.86 Mc/s (25.29 mJ I Transmission 5 6.50 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.) 1 7>5()1,219 words
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Miscellaneous146 1940-06-13 9 SINGAPORE ZHL 1,333 kc/s (225 mJ ZHP 9.69 mc/s (30.96 mJ 1.15 pjn. Miscellaneous Gramophone Records. 1.30 News and mid-day Rubber Tin and Copra prices. 1.45 Interval. 5.00 Hindustani Music, t 5.30 Cantonese Music, t 6.00 Cantonese programme from the Studio, by the Silver Moon Musical Dramatic Association. 645 Musical146 words
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Article456 1940-06-13 10 ARMOURED COLUMNS MAKE THRUST TO PARIS Push In Direction Of Rheims Paris, June 12 A French communique says that the battle is continuing and the situation is without any important change on the entire front. It is confirmed that the enemy thrust in theReuter. - 456 words
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Article84 1940-06-13 10 —Reuter. Turkey’s Decision Also Expected Cairo, June 12. It is understood that the Cabinet last night drafted a statement on Egypt's policy towards Italy which will be read by the Prime Minister in Parliament on Wednesday.—Reuter. TURKEY CONSIDERING SITUATION Ankara, June 12. The situation following Italy’s—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article84 1940-06-13 10 Reuter. Demonstration In Cairo Cinema Cairo. June 12 A striking demonstration took place in a cinema full of New Zealand troops when Italy’s declaration of war was announced. In high glee that action had at last arrived. the Anzacs rose and cheered so wildly thatReuter. - 84 words
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721 1940-06-13 10 TREATY OI MI Tl AL RESPECT XS ITH JAPAN II is officially announced that non-aggression pacts were signed at Bangkok yesterday between Thailand and Britain and Thailand and France. A treaty of mutual respect tor each other's territorial integrity was also signed721 words
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Article108 1940-06-13 10 I wo Killed And Twelve Wounded New York, June 12. According to reports broadcast here, a bomb was dropped yesterday on the residential suburb of Geneva by an unidentified warplane which was apparently .attacking a French frontier fort. It is stated that one was killed and108 words
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Article538 1940-06-13 10 Reuter. Roospy(lF> Pledge To Vid Allie s London, June 12. Comm nt ins on President Roosevelt speech and the American decision to inI crease material aid to the Allies, the I "Times” writes: "The speech came swiftly on the heels of Mussolini's and gave fearless expressionReuter. - 538 words
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Article21 1940-06-13 10 —Reuter. Rome, June 12. Count Ciano, who is a major in the Aii Force, left to rejoin his squadron.—Reuter. - 21 words
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Article77 1940-06-13 10 Reuter. Murder Recalled Ba Mr. Bevin London, June 12. In the course of a broadcast appeal for national savings. Mr. Bevin. Minister of Labour, said: “As a Socialist, I feel that now is the chance of saying to Mussolini: ‘We work, fight, save and give toReuter. - 77 words
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Article55 1940-06-13 10 —Reuter. Rumours Have Little Foundation London. June 12. In the Commons, Mr. Butler, replying to a questioner, said that Lord Halifax had been informed that rumours of Nazi and other activities in Shanghai have little foundation. They might have been issued to cause alarm and nervousness.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article101 1940-06-13 10 Reuter. Xo Damage Done To Any Ship London. June 12 An Admiralty communique states: "The German Official News Agency reports that violent encounters took place last night off the East Coast of England between German motor torpedo boats and British destroyers” presum ably refers to the attemptReuter. - 101 words
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24 1940-06-13 10 —Reuter. Batavia, June 12. The K.L.M. Royal Dutch Air Line’s air service from Naples to Batavia is temporarily suspended.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article141 1940-06-13 10 —Reuter. Broadcast By General Smuts Capetown. June 12. General Smuts in a nation-wide broadcast Last night announcing that the Union was at war with Italy described Italy’s aims as similar to those of Germany and her methods as identical. General Smuts said that Italy's intervention—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article35 1940-06-13 10 Reuter. Paris, June 12. All Italians in France, aged 17 to 60. have been required to report to the authorities. There are only one million Italians resident in France.Reuter. - 35 words
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162 1940-06-13 10 —Reuter. Military Objectire.A t tacked London. Jui. The Air Ministry announced craft reconnoitred Northern Ital night. Bombs were dropped on military objectives. Malta had two more air raid night. In the last raid, bom dropped and heavy- anti-aircraft heard. The destruction of Italian air. ra'—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article74 1940-06-13 10 NO WOMEN IN MALTA GIBRALTAR .—Reuter All Evacuated T<> Britain London, June 12 About a thousand people eva Malta and Gibraltar who (:>. ::o e' at a British port toda- included four hundred v. iw.- of sailors and soldiers and about five hundred children. Some wt r< Spanish women who.—Reuter - 74 words
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Article74 1940-06-13 10 .—Reuter. Arm* I iiiforni* Found In Ontario Toronto. June 12. In a big round-up of Italians by the Ontario Province police, cases of ammunition, guns. Fascist literature, and Blackshirt uniforms were seized. Many Italians were held for internmentIt is authoritatively stated that a police drive.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article24 1940-06-13 10 Reuter. Washington. June 11. The House of Representatives has passed and forwarded to the Senate the $1,000.000,000 Tax Bill. Reut-r.– Reuter. - 24 words
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482 1940-06-13 10 I .S. Steel Corp. Making No Profit Out Of Deal Reuter. New York, June 12 The United States Steel Corporation an--1 nounces that under a deal between the I War Department and the United States Steel Export Company, the Allies will get about 538.000.000Reuter. - 482 words
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Advertisement53 1940-06-13 10 THE BEN ITnE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. "burnF'phTlp LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO.. LTD., Agents Penang53 words
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670 1940-06-13 11 146 HORSES AND PONIES Nine Races On Each Of Three-dav Meet (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 12. A TOTAL of 146 entries were received for the Selangor Summer Meeting to be held on June 22, 26 and 29. The entries are made670 words
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243 1940-06-13 11 .—Reuter. Turk han Anti Lighthouse II Placed London. June 12. The lol) owing is the result of the Derby run at Newmarket today: PONT L’EVEQUE S. Wragg 1 TURKHAN Smirke 2 LIGHTHOUSE II Perryman 3 BLACK TONI Lowrey 0 GOLDEN TIGER Beasley 0 HIPPIUS E..—Reuter. - 243 words
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Article236 1940-06-13 11 Successful Meet At Kulim (From Our Own Correspondent) Kulim, June 12. The third Annual Drill Sports Competition for the South Kedah Malay Schools was held at the Kulim football ground on Tuesday afternoon. The field was tastefully decorated with bunting flags. There was a large236 words
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Article69 1940-06-13 11 Perak Team To Meet Singapore Sitiawan. The Perak Malays’ tennis team will avcl to Singapore to meet the Singapore Jay team in the Iskandar Cup competion on Sunday afternoon. There will be singles and three doubles matches, the team will be selected from the owing.—Datoh Panglima Bukit69 words
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Article57 1940-06-13 11 Mayfield Ladies vs Morning Dew Mayfield Ladies will play their Scratch against the Morning Dew i row at the Mayfield’s Court at 4.30 Four singles and three doubles will played. following have been chosen to rethe Mayfield:—Mrs. Ooi Choo and Misses Chan Kum Choy, Lim -< at Eng, Chee57 words
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Article141 1940-06-13 11 Dispute Over Rules Taiping. Claiming that the play was not in accordance with the Malayan Volley Ball Rules, the Harvard Volley Ball Team of Bedong, Kedah, declined to continue the play after having played two games in their match against the Young Men’s Hindu Association of Taiping141 words
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Article187 1940-06-13 11 P.W.D. Team In Final Kuala Kangsar. The P.W.D. Football XI qualified for the final of the Kuala Kangsar District Football League’s Knockout Competition when they beat the Kuala Kangsar Sporting Union by two goals to nil in the semi-final played on the town padang on187 words
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Article25 1940-06-13 11 Penang Turf Club June Monthly Medal The Penang Turf Club Men’s Monthly Medal for June will be played on June 15 and 16. 1940.25 words
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Article247 1940-06-13 11 Penang Team To Meet Selangor The following have been selected to represent Penang in the H.M.S. Malaya Cup match against Selangor at the Victoria Green on Saturday. The Penang Team will play in Blue and white shirts and white shorts. Kick off at 5 20 p.m. G.247 words
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Article72 1940-06-13 11 Action By P.F.A. Disciplinary Board Stern measures were adopted by the P.F.A Disciplinary Board in connection with a number of players in the P.C.F.A —P.M.R.C. match on the Western Road ground recently who indulged in questionable play.. Goh Thye Sun, of the P.M.R.C., and Yau Cheng Eng,72 words
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Article74 1940-06-13 11 Baby Veldez To Meet Johnny Mortell Ipoh. Baby Veldez, Spanish contender for the bantamweight championship of the Orient, makes his Malayan debut at the Jubilee Park Arena tonight when he meets Johnny Mortell. The bout is over ten threeminute rounds. Others on the card are: Tara74 words
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Article174 1940-06-13 11 Police Sports Club Beat P.R.C In a friendly soccer match played on the Esplanade yesterday, the Police Sports Club beat the Penang Recreation Club by three goals to nil. The game was thoroughly one-sided, the police enjoying the balance of play throughout. They led 2-0 at the interval, Sudin174 words
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Article411 1940-06-13 11 (>ne Goal Defeat For P.W.D. In Ist Division CMELDLNG only ten players throughout the game, the Indian Recreation Club did exceedingly well to beat the Penang and Province Wellesley Public Works Department by one goal to nil in a First Division soccer match before a411 words
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Article74 1940-06-13 11 —Reuter. London. June 12. Probable i-unners for the Oaks at Newmarket on June 13 are as follows: Chambrella (E. Smith). Dame de Trefle (Harry Wragg). Godiva (Marks). Golden Penny (Beary). Joan Drake (D. Smith). Maq#tK"Wind (Herbert). Nuit de Noce (Lowrey). Olan (Lane). Queen of Shiraz (Smirke).—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article224 1940-06-13 11 Fixtures For Sunday The following are Junior Open and Ht-ttr-team badminton fixtures for Sunday:— 10.00 a.m.—Low Cheng Siew and Chuah Kim Suah vs. Lee Cheng Chye and Lee Peng Joo. Umpire; T. T. Lim. 10.30 a m —Miss W. Lesslar vs Mrs. Lim Ewe Jin. Umpire: T.224 words
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Article65 1940-06-13 11 TODAY SOCCER: Malay C.Y. vs. C.R.C. “B” Renong Ground. M.D.S.C. vs. O.X.A. Western Road Ground. TOMORROW SOCCER: P.M.R.C. vs. Muslim R.C. Dato Kramat Ground. P.S.C. vs. C.L.HB. Western Road Ground. BOXING: Fun Frolic Stadium. SATURDAY, JUNE 15. ‘MALAYA” CUP SOCCER PENANG VS. SELANGOR Victoria Green. CRICKET: S.X.I.65 words
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Article54 1940-06-13 11 O.X.A. vs Alor Star At Alor Star to-day:-O.X.A.: —M. Saravanamuttu, Yeap Yoea Fah, W. A. Williams, C. Boh Eye, Ng Kok Seng, Ramasamy, A. Reutens, L. Lesslar, Kt A. Taylor, C. Danker, J. Read. Reserves. —O. Foley, N. Danker Scorer. —O. Chow Seng. The team will assemble in the54 words
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Advertisement24 1940-06-13 11 tooth paste and POWDER CONTAIN IR| U j W- FORiGREATER CLEANSING POWER K__Z—li i y Asiatic Petroleum Co. fS.S.) Ltd. .WP. S. 75A -a.24 words
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Article, Illustration440 1940-06-13 12 Striking Proof Of P re pa redness DETAILED FIGURES GIVEN BY HOME SECRETARY London, June 13. A STRIKING indication of the large-scale precautionary A measures taken for Home defence was given by the Home Secretary, Sir John Anderson, in the course of a.—Reuter. - 440 words
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Article182 1940-06-13 12 Attention Drawn To Lack Of Scheme Attention to Johore's lack of a scheme for the production of foodstuffs was drawn fjy Mr. D. G. A. Fraser in the State -Council meeting on Tuesday. Although nine months had passed since the outbreak of war, and although papers182 words
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Article77 1940-06-13 12 The draw of the Derby Sweep of the SSelangor Club drawn yesterday at 7.00 ZF-ni. in the Dong; Bar was as follows: SOLWAY FIRTH ***** BLACK? TJ&NI ***** PHARA’FIS ***** PONTLEVEQUE ***** LIGHTHOUSE II ***** MORADABAD ***** 'l* L) KKH AN ***** STARDUST ***** TANT MIEUX77 words
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Article168 1940-06-13 12 Member Of Unlawful Society Malacca. Convicted on a charge of being a member ot an unlawful society. Chong Kimi Seng, a 16-year-old Kheh. was sentenced i to three months’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. F. M. Smith in the Police Court on Tuesday. The allegations were168 words
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Article118 1940-06-13 12 Batu Gujah .The following are the successful candidates from the Kinta School of Commerce. Ipoh, in the Commercial Examination of the Faculty of Teachers in Commerce, London, held in Ipoh, in February. 1940: Book-keeping (Elementary): Miss Lau Yuit Hing. Miss Dau Sau Lan and Loh Penn118 words
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Article143 1940-06-13 12 Successful Effort By Lower Perak Women Teluk Anson. Organised by the Lower Perak IndoCeylonese Ladies’ Committee, a verysuccessful curry-dinner was held at the Anglo-Chinese School hall here at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 in aid of the Perak Patriotic Fund. A sum of143 words
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Article121 1940-06-13 12 Formerly Of Kedah Civil Service Alor Star. The death occurred at Alor Star on Monday night of Haji Wan Mohamed Amin bin Haji Wan Abdullah, father I of Wan Jusoh. Deceased was a Government pensioner and was formerly in the Kedah Civil Servicer from,121 words
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Article138 1940-06-13 12 Reuter. 11,000 GERMANS AND AUSTRIANS INTERNED IN BRITAIN London. June 13. Replying to the debate in the House of Lords on Government measures to suppress Fifth Column activities, the Duke of Devonshire said he had been asked whether approach had been made to America on theReuter. - 138 words
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228 1940-06-13 12 Importance* Of National Language At the Chinese National Language School on Tuesday night, a cordial reception was accorded the Chinese Islamic South-Asia Goodwill Delegation when the Mission returned to Penang after touring the mainland Mrs. R. T. Lin, the principal of the School, presided.228 words
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Article126 1940-06-13 12 Dance Hostess At Local Cabaret The funeral of Miss Anna Wong, formerly dance hostess employed in one of the local cabarets, took place from her residence. No. 17, Kelantan Road at 11 a.m. yesterday for interment at the Mount Erskine Cemetery. The deceased, who was126 words
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Article148 1940-06-13 12 Mechanised Units To Take Part Singapore. One of the biggest parades of the armed forces ever to be held in Singapore will take place today, when mechanized and infantry units of the local garrison will march through the city on the occasion of the Kings148 words
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Article316 1940-06-13 12 Open Verdict Returned By Coroner Malacca. Sitting as Coroner, Mr. F. M. Smith held an inquiry, conducted iby Inspector K. H. Song, into the death of a 20-year-qld Chinese girl. Sit Joon Lin, whose body was found in the Malacca River on May 19. Tan Keng316 words
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Article143 1940-06-13 12 -B O W Polish Submarine Presumed Lost Rugby. June 12. Th» Polish Naval Staff regrets to announce that as the return of the subma line Orzi 1 from patrol L« now o/nsiderabiy overdue, this submarine must be presumed los*. Tin Orzel. as ;ecotd*'d on December 11. made an-B O W - 143 words
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Article138 1940-06-13 12 8.0’.W C anada. New Zealand And South Africa Rugby, June 12. Canada. New Zealand and South Africa have declared war on Italy. The i New Zealand Prime Minister in a i message to the United Kingdom Government. says: “This cynical and cold- blooded attack by8.0’.W - 138 words
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Article196 1940-06-13 12 Exhibition Of ork By Malay Schools Teluk Anson. The annual Parents' Day and sports of the Teluk Anson Malay Boys’ and Girls' Schools, was held here on Sun day under the patronage of Y.T.M. the Raja Mnda of Perak; the District Officer, Lower Perak; the196 words
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Article105 1940-06-13 12 Further List Di Contributions The following are further contribution, received towards the Turkish Earthquake Relief Fund c Raja Kechil Sulong 18.75 Raja Kechil Tengah 18 75 O.K.K. Mahakirnia 43.75 Katin Krani, Parit 12 00 Collection by Tengki; Temerggong 44.90 Penghulu. LambGr Kanan 13.80 Che Harun 13.00 Syed105 words
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Article76 1940-06-13 12 More Being Turned Over To Private Industry Washington, June 13. The War Department is turning over to private industry its reserve machinery for the manufacture of powder, small arms, ammunition and ammonia. The President’s secretary, Mr. Stephen Early, also stated that the War Department is making76 words
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Article56 1940-06-13 12 .—Reuter. Scuttling Attempt Fails Berlin, June 12. An attempt by the crew to scuttle the Italian steamer “Ligano” (1,592 tons) near Algeciras failed as the vessel ran aground. -Reuter. THE “GERUSALEMME” Johannesburg, June 12. The Italian steamer “Gerusalemme” has now reached Lonrencomarques. It is assumed the crew.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Advertisement133 1940-06-13 12 Aan Alle Nederlanders De Consul-Generaal der Nederlanden, in opdracht van Harer Majesteits Regeering, maakt bekend, dat alle mannelijke Nederlanders geboren in de jaren 1904 tot en met 1920. en die zich thans in Britsch Malaya bevinden. zich zonder verwijl persoonlijk of schriftelijk moeten melden, wanneer zij woonachtig zijn in Penang.133 words
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Advertisement620 1940-06-13 12 I Head Office? 216 Penang Road, Penan» 147 1478 watn extension» Telegrams: “Gazette’ Penang. Rates of Subscription for r-inan< Gasetu »n« Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Local s.S. Moncn:, r-Mjf Quarterly 7 50 9 00 4 Half-Yearly 15.00 IB.OS Yearly 30.00 36 00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local s.S. n.. Delivery FAI.S. Fore’gi.620 words
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