Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 June 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-06-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 145. Vol. XCVIU. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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516 1940-06-19 1 Planes Cross Yorkshire Coast In Waves 7 SHOT DOWN Bombs Dropped But No Casualties London. June 19. SUCCESSIVE waves of aircraft, believed to be enemy k bombers, were seen to be coming from the East for nearly an hour after an air raid warning.—Reuter. - 516 words
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470 1940-06-19 1 Military Situation —Reuter. London. June 19. Reviewing the military situation in France during a broadcast from the French wireless station, a commentatoi stated that t he army at Lorie which is defending the line from Tours to La charite and further down—Reuter. - 470 words
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Article52 1940-06-19 1 .—REUTER. NEW YORK, JUNE 19. THE COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM STATE THAT THE ANNOUNCER ON THE FRENCHGOVERNMENT SHORT WAVE BROADCASTING STATION SAID LATE LAST NIGHT IT WAS DOUBTFUL WHETHER GERMANY'S ANS W E R TO THE FRENCH REQUEST FOR AN ARMISTICE WOULD ARRIVE BEFORE THIS EVENING AT.—REUTER. - 52 words
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116 1940-06-19 1 —Reuter. Washington June 19. President Roosevelt at a press conference asserted that he believed the United States would undoubtedly come to some form of Government service foi every’ boy in the land, though it may not be military service in the sti ict sense of—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article380 1940-06-19 1 Press A pplauds Mr. Churcliills Sneech London, June 19. \IR. CHURCHILL'S speech is applauded by all sections of the British Press. The “Daily Telegraph” says: ‘The spirit of the country will respond with more intense energy and sterner determination. We used to -peak of soldiersReuter - 380 words
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Article252 1940-06-19 1 —Reuter. America Not Asked To Mediate Washington. June 19. The White House Secretary, Mr. Stephen Early, described as untrue the Italian report that Britain had asked President Roosevelt to mediate with Germany and Italy to obtain an honourable peace for France. IMPORTANCE'OF BRITISH I LEET TO U.S. Mr.—Reuter. - 252 words
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Article92 1940-06-19 1 .—Reuter. ANOTHER RAID ON CHUNGKING Chungking, June 19. Seventy-five Japanese bombers raided Chungking yesterday. The planes appeared in four waves over the city at about 7 p m. They rained bombs on the outskirts of the city but no serious damage was caused as most of the.—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article91 1940-06-19 1 -BOW. Yearly Gift Of Surplus Balances For War Rugby, June 18. The Government of Nyasaland Protectorate has offered to make a gift each year of the war to the United Kingdom of the whole amount by which surplus balances exceed those reached at January 1. 1939. The Government-BOW. - 91 words
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Advertisement18 1940-06-19 1 Rs* I Mr/ CATE p^ Agents for North Malaya J Penang.— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh. |i18 words
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Advertisement129 1940-06-19 1 LOOK' I BEST! T f t ißMllii J i Agents for North Malaya GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. C .S. 97 A. Vv a. -UU W I J c > w ONE LOAF will convince you that we bake very good bread Z convsnc you toat it is time129 words
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3848 1940-06-19 2 “We Have A Very Large And Powerful Military Force” REASSURING SPEECH BI MR. CHURCHILL R.A.F. Able To Crush Invasion By Air “AND, AFTER ALL, IFF HAVE A NAVY” London, June 18. <<r FHE battle of France is jver and the battle for Britain is—Reuter. - 3,848 words
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257 1940-06-19 2 Conference At Munich BETWEEN ITALY AND FRANCE London, June 18. THE French radio announced that the Papal Nuncio to Fra ice, Monsignor Valeri, would »ct as intermediary between the French and Italian Governments. The announcer added: "The country will never be ready to accept257 words
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Article111 1940-06-19 2 .—Reuter. Rates To Far East Doubled London, June IS. Large increases in war risk insurance rates are announced as a result of the political situation. The rates between English West and South Coast ports to the East, Fai East and Australian and African ports aie.—Reuter. - 111 words
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Advertisement38 1940-06-19 2 IFOR CONVENIENCE SAKE LEAVE YOUR FILMS FOR— Developing Printing Enlarging I AT ROBINSON PIANO Co. Ltd. j PENANG We Can Get Them Done For You Promptly. J l lll Lll k I WAKEFIELD} k- MIM 3 M 238 words
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Article353 1940-06-19 3 I,Ek wants diamonds badly. Not in the sense that each one of us could always do with a little more of that precious commodity (though the financial aspect cannot be ignored by Nazi Germany) but for a purpose which is connected immediately with the prosecution of the353 words
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Article241 1940-06-19 3 Plant To Be Located Near Calcutta Simla. As a result of the discussions at the recent meeting of Chief Mechanical Engineers of three railways and representatives of the Railway Board, it is understood that the Kanchrapara Workshop, some twenty-eight miles from Calcutta, is likely to be finally241 words
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Article87 1940-06-19 3 I H.P. For Every Pound Weight New York. An aeroplane engine which, it is claimed, will produce one horsepower for approximately every pound of il s weight, has been developed by e Wright Aeronautical Corporation, according to an announcement by officials of the company. It is87 words
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Article979 1940-06-19 3 Kennelli Fairfax - By Kennelli Fairfax and Britain recently took another big- step for- ward. They decided that their political and economic collaboration should not be confined to Europe, but should be extended to their colonial territories all over the world. This is welcome news. Yet979 words
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Article340 1940-06-19 3 Where Peasants Ignore Postman’s Salutations IN certain parts of Rajputana (India) where water is scarce peasants ignore the salutations from the postman or any, other stranger, as they say it is a sure sign that he is thirsty. As they cannot waste their water on strangers340 words
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Article155 1940-06-19 3 Complaints made by her soldierhusband led to Mrs. Jane Mee. of Woodleigh-avenue, Vange, Essex being sentenced at Billericay to six months’ jail. She was found guilty of neglecting her six children, whose ages ranged from two to ten years. Mr. H. J. Jefferies prosecuting for the155 words
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Article188 1940-06-19 3 Manufacture In India i Simla. Aviation spirit is now being manufactured from certain Indian and Burman crude oils from which it can be directly derived. Among other countries possessing oil fields yielding suitable crude oils appear to be Borneo, Sarawak, Java, Sumatra, Rumania, Trinidad, Venezuela,188 words
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Article916 1940-06-19 3 Gialiam Irving - PECULIAR METHOD OF COMBATING MENACE By Gialiam Irving Magnetic mines are laid mostly by planes. The question of destroying them was baffling at first hut has been solved by employing planes again for the purpose. The method of lighting this danger is described in this article. J£VEN916 words
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Article72 1940-06-19 3 Affected By Italy’s Entry Into War Bangkok, June 13. Italy’s entry into the war has affected the negotiations for the purchase of ocean-going vessels bj’ the Thai shipping concern says the Thai Mai. Some owners now refuse to sell their vessels while others have added fifteen per cent,72 words
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Advertisement162 1940-06-19 3 Bad gums,' not bad teeth' are at the root of most ex-, tractions. Preserve your teeth and keep your gums healthy with the tooth paste Dentists themselves use and prescribe for their patients use 40 cents Gibbs “S.R.” Tooth Paste. 1 tube ,<■ The patient was sent to me to162 words
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Miscellaneous35 1940-06-19 3 _AII in a Day’s Work-fry Rick Elmes ALEC CARItIES SOME WEIGHT Ce.o'»'/ I T I II I life I CS/XirMEuO I I I Suits me over a, IxgA/ iwx a S kTvA r HKMI 135 words
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300 1940-06-19 4 Last Planes Bring In Over 30 Passengers THE last British and Dutch air mail planes from Europe arrived at the Singapore airport on Sunday afternoon within 2’/ 2 hours of each other, carrying more than 30 passengers from Europe, India and Thailand. They were an300 words
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Article217 1940-06-19 4 Failed To Keep Books Properly Charg'ed with dishonestly receiving stolen property and failing to keep a second hand dealers’ books properly, Tan Kee Hiang, a 28-year-old Hokkien, claimed trial to the charges in the Malacca Police Court. Inspector Yusof bin Ahmad conducted the prosecution. Lim Ah217 words
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Article841 1940-06-19 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay June 15. It is 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 will be841 words
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Article407 1940-06-19 4 More Buildings For Sisters Of Poor Singapore. 4 DDITIONAL buildings now being constructed on the 6V2 acres of land in Thomson Road occupied by the Little Sisters of the Poor will allow many old people waiting for admission to this home, to be taken in407 words
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Article122 1940-06-19 4 Negotiations Still Proceeding Pineapple factory workers and squatters of both sexes, numbering more than 1.000, who assembled at the premises of the Protector of Chinese. Johore Bahru, on Sunday to lay some grievances against employers. spent the night on Government office verandahs and garages. They have not122 words
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553 1940-06-19 4 Three Months’’ Gaol For Distributing Hills 4 KKAIGNED before Mr. F. M. Smith on a charge of being a member of an unlawful society, Chong Kim Seng, a 16-year-old Kheh, claimed trial in the Malacca Police Court last week. Mr. Cecil Uphill, Chief DetectiveInspector,553 words
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Article323 1940-06-19 4 MR. D. W. McLEOD DUE TO RETIRE Principal Of Raffles For 20 ears Singapore. Rallies Institution says farewell this week to a popular principal Mr. David William McLeod, who has occupied the office since 1932. Mr. McLeod is due to leave in the middle of the week on leave prior323 words
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Miscellaneous77 1940-06-19 4 NEWS WITH A SMILE By T. H. Palmer --fe 1 Ik < BritLsh fishing fleets are now Hold on back there! Harris I equipped to resist air attacks. has harpooned a Heinkel." .WHAT A WAR! I, by Gilbert Wilkinson A 7s. I f z 17* t\ .4 Jk 0 j77 words
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Article75 1940-06-19 5 Today on the Esplanade from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. March Ship Ahoy Mackenzie Overture A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thomas A Musical Comedy Switch Hah Waltz Comedy D’Amour Coim Suite Monsieur Beaucaire Rosie 1. The Intermezzo 2. Leit Motif 3. The Gavotte 4. Chant Des Vovageurs 5.75 words
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1395 1940-06-19 5 Murder Charge Reduced To Culpable Homicide ACCUSED CLAIMS HE STRUCK DECEASED WITH CLOGS Ipoh. A GRAPHIC account of what was supposed to have taken place, leading to the argument between himself and the deceased and the subsequent fight outside the coffee-shop in the village of1,395 words
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Article462 1940-06-19 5 Border Township En Fete Kuala Kangsar. picturesque frontier township of Kroh, on the PerakSiam border, was gaily bedecked with flags and bunting over the week-end on the occasion of the first visit of His Highness the Sultan of Perak since his installation. A full programme of462 words
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Article544 1940-06-19 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL After spending a three months’ vacation in Penang, Miss Margaret Hon and Miss Nellie Oh left by the mail train this morning to resume their studies at Raffles College. Miss Hon is Chairman of the College Women Students’ Committee while Miss Oh is Second Year Representative. Although the544 words
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Article595 1940-06-19 5 Ipoh. A LLEGED to have spread alarmist rumours about the war, a young Chinese, named Lau Ying 1 stated to be a pork-seller, was prosecuted in the Ipoh First Magistrate’s Court, before Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, yesterday. The accused was charged on three counts of595 words
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Article87 1940-06-19 5 Office-Bearers Elected Sungei Patani. At the meeting of the Yee Foong Dramatic Association, Sungei Patani, held at the Association’s premises and presided over by Mr. Lee Seng Cheong, the following were elected bearers:—President:—Mr. Yee Cheng Hoong (re-elected). Hon. Secretary:—Mr. Loke Poh Cheong. Hon. Treasurer:—Mr. Loh Soo87 words
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Article33 1940-06-19 5 The death occurred yesterday oi Miss Winnie Pereira, eldest daughter of Mr. L. P. Pereira, Sub-Overseer P.W-D Bayan Lepas, at the General Hospital Penang after a brief illness.33 words
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Advertisement125 1940-06-19 5 WHEN CHILDREN OUTGROW THEIR STRENGTH With rapidly growing children, nourishment must keep pace with growth.. When it doesn’t the child gets thin, pale, weedy, with no energy or inclination for food. For extra nourishment, doctors and nurses say there is nothing better than Horlicks. It builds up flesh, bone and125 words
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Miscellaneous278 1940-06-19 5 jf Controlled By 3 X j SHAW BROS. LTD Singapore. LAST 3 SHOW'S TODAY At 3; 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. The Adventure Surprise of the Year. JACK LONDON'S “WOLF CALL’’ with John Carroll, Movita. A Monogram Picture. ALSO GENE AUTRY in “MAN FROM MUSIC MOUNTAIN” with Smiley Burnette. Republic Picture.278 words
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Miscellaneous298 1940-06-19 5 QUEE N S Opening With 3 Shows Today 3 p.m.—6.15—9.30 Matinee Reduced Prices I The Screen’s Greatest Mystery Drama Suspense I Thrills Excitement “THE LONE WOLF STRIKES” with Warren William Joan Perry. A Columbia Picture. MATINEES TOMORROW FRIDAY AT 2.30 P.M. The Whole Serial “Lightning Warrior” with RIN-TIN-TIN Popular Prices298 words
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Article278 1940-06-19 6 \|R. CHURCHILL’S speech in the Commons yesterday will be welcomed both for its realism and for its tonic effect. While admitting the danger of invasion which threatens Britain today, he refuses to believe that the country and the people are incapable of overcoming it. Mr. Churchill holds278 words
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Article156 1940-06-19 6 rpHE news today that the French Government is taking measures to stop the exodus of refugees from the country shows again that nowhere is there greater need for the offices of a good Samaritan today than on behalf of the defenceless children whom 1 war conditions156 words
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Article137 1940-06-19 6 MAJESIIC CINEMA “Call of the Yukon” and “Springtime in the Rockies,” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “The Lone Wolf Strikes” 3, 6.15 9.30 p m. HEX CINEMA “Wolf Call” and “Man From i Music Mountain” 3, 6.15 and j 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA “Tears of137 words
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Article647 1940-06-19 6 Wednesday, June 19. K. C H U RCHILL’S speech must be given pride of place in today’s news. He gave just the correct blend of flippancy and seriousness. VV/TTNESS this juicy bit (the i Italians will certainly not reI lish it) I “We are647 words
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Article518 1940-06-19 6 Mr. Shaw Is Satisfied! A LTHOUGH a box was reserved: for him, Mr. Bernard Shaw was not present at the Wes’.. End: opening of his 50th play, “In Good King Charles’s Golden Days.” For the first time in his career, he has taken no active pan in518 words
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Advertisement195 1940-06-19 6 SHIPMENTS OF Good Food have arrived From Australia Lamb Mutton Beef Pork Veal Game, Poultry, Butter Cheese. From South Africa Fresh Grapes Apples. From Canada Fresh Fish Soles, Halibut, Salmon, Salmon Trout, Smoked Salmon. From England Pork Sausages, Pies, Cheese, Game, Fish. To arrive I DANISH SHIPMENT Danish Bacon Hams.195 words
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Advertisement44 1940-06-19 6 "HONICOSE" FRUIT SQUASH Grapefruit Lemon Orange Lemon Barley Lime A REALLY INVIGORATING DRINK OF PURE FRUIT WITH GLUCOSE Contains VITAMINS ABC D $1 Per Bottle Obtainable from KIM SENG PENANG TAIPING SUNGEI PATANI KIM SENG CHAN PENANG LUEN SENG KAMP AB SEASON STORE 11*01144 words
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212 1940-06-19 7 MOTHER AND DAUGHTER FOUND DEAD Letters Found On Younger Woman SHOCKING double tragedy was discovered behind a house in a lane off Canarvon Street this morning, in which two Chinese women, mother and daughter, were found dead having succumbed, it is suspected, to a212 words
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Article, Illustration261 1940-06-19 7 AID IN FIGHT WITH MONEY, ENERGY AND MORALE j Kuala Lumpur, in a reassuring message to the people of Kuala Lumpur, Dr. X ictor Purcell, the Protector of Chinese and Chairman of the k elangor Information Committee, said: “You can rest assured that Britain261 words
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Article, Illustration63 1940-06-19 7 The Rajah of Sarawak has donated an additional £60,000 for the prosecution of war. The gift is made in appreciation of his people for the peace and safety afforded them by connection with the Empire. (It will be recalled that Sir harl s Fyncr Brocke, a63 words
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Article579 1940-06-19 7 Out*. Stabbed And Other Dirottled Singapore. np\VO Chinese women—one marL ried and expecting a child, the other still unidentified—were victims of murderous attacks in different parts of Singapore on Monday evening. One was stabbed nine times in her sleep; the other was throttled as she579 words
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Article156 1940-06-19 7 TWO SUSPECTS REMANDED IN CUSTODY As a sequel to the arrests of two Chinese in connection with the armed gang robbery alleged to have been, committed by seven Chinese on house No. 1 Burmah Road yesterday morning, Tan Chee Lay and Lee Lye Sing were156 words
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Article146 1940-06-19 7 (To the Editor “Pinang Sir, —In the German edition of HitI ler’s book “Mein Kampf,” you will find these line»—“A clever victor will always impose his demands on the conquered in parts He can then reckon that a people will feel no sufficient cause in each of146 words
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244 1940-06-19 7 Although a “Pinang Gazette” i ppi esentative made several visits to the office of the Resident Councillor yesterday to witness a rush of local British Europeans to register themselves, under the latest proclamation making it compulsory for all British Europeans to register, his expectations were not244 words
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266 1940-06-19 7 Singapore Total Now Exceeds Two Million A HANDSOME contribution to the War Fund was made by Wearne Brothers Ltd. and subsidiaries yesterday, a cheque for $50,000 being sent to the ‘‘Straits Times” m Singapore, where the total is now past $2,000,000. The Chettiars Chamber266 words
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Advertisement34 1940-06-19 7 LATEST FASHION FABRICS BROUGHT FOR YOUR CT SELECTION For charming and up-to-date morning and evening dresses, our Expert Dress-Maker will give you entire satisfaction. IKJu i EASTERN BAZAAR (The Blue Shop) BISHOP STREET, PENANG.34 words
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Advertisement146 1940-06-19 7 FOR SMART AND JSL UP-TO-DATE FASHION M /A mate™! plus fashion SMW you want for your f ’SW SUITS, EVENING AFTERNOON FROCKS I,® SHORTS, I If SLACKS, II M PLAY-SUITS, P OVER-ALLS, &c. rjW Let your choice be I PARMANAND 14, BISHOP STREET. i in 1 1 t Announcing A146 words
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Article1406 1940-06-19 8 18 1/2 Per Cent. Dividend Declared During Year The Hon. Mr. J. D Mead. M- F. C. <Chairman) presided at the Fifth Annual General Meeting of Riverview Rubber Estates Limited, which was held at Chartered Bank Chambers, Ipoh, on Monday, 17th June 1940 at 12 noon,1,406 words
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Article283 1940-06-19 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller» Allenby 1.10 1.15 Ayer Pana s 1.10 1.20 Bassetts 35 40 Batu Lintangs 92$ 95 Bentas 90 95 Brogas 57$ 62$ Indragiris 1.07$ 1.12$ Kempas 1.85 1.95 Kuala Sidims 2.05 2.15 Lunas 1.45 1.55 M. Pindas 1.30 1.35 Mentakab 35 37£ New Scudais283 words
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Article150 1940-06-19 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS 11 Buyers Sellers Ampat 3 6 3/9 Batu Selangor 1.32$ 1.374 Hitam 35 37 Hong Fatt 87' 92$ Jelebu 65 70 K. Lanjut 19/ 20/ Kramat Tin 9/ 9/6 K. Lumpur 16/6 17/6 Kuchai 1.50 1.55 Kundang 12/ 12/6 Laruts 4/6 4/9 Petal ing 8.00 8.25150 words
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Article210 1940-06-19 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Seller» Ampat 3/6 3/10$ Austral Amal 5/ 5/6 Batu Selangor 1.30 1.374 Hitam 35 40ex Hong Fatt 87$ 924 ex Johan 25 27£ex Jelebu 65 70 K. Kamunting 8 8/4$ K. Lanjut 19/6 20’ Kamra 1/ 1/6 Klang River 1.70 1.77$ Kramat 9/ 9/6210 words
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Article235 1940-06-19 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Seller» Ainpats 3/ 3/4* A. Amalgamateds 4/3 5/ B. Selangors 1.35 1.40 Hong Fatts 85 90 Hitams 35 w Jelapangs 23/ 34/ Johans 27$ 30cd K. Kamuntings 7/ q/Q Kramats 9/3 9/9 K. Lanjuts 19/ 19/5 Kuchais 1.50 1.55 K. Kampars 9/3 9/6 Kundangs 11/6235 words
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Article290 1940-06-19 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 3/6 3/10$ A. Anialg 4/9 5/3 A. Hitams 18/6 19 6 Bangrins 18/ 19/ B. Selangors 1.32$ 1.37$ Hong Fatts 90 93 Jelebus 65 69 Johans 29 31c Kamras 1/3 1/6 Kamuntings 9/9 10/6 K. Lanjut 19/6 20' Kramats 9/3 9,9 Kuchais290 words
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Article75 1940-06-19 8 Penang, June 18. 1940 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/lh New York Demand 47 Montreal Demand- 51 3/4 Zurich Demand 206 1/2 Batavia Demand 88 1/2 Calcutta Bombay Rangoon Demand 155 7<B Hongkong Demand 53 I'2 Shanghai Demand 14 7'B Japan Demand 16675 words
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Article58 1940-06-19 8 Mrs. Cftiew Aing Hor, nee Madam Yeoh Tuan Liang, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 at her residence. 345 Beach Street, on Sunday at 4 p.nj She leaves her husband, four sons, Messrs. Chew Cheng Chuan. Chew Cheng Soon. Chew Cheng Tean58 words
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Advertisement148 1940-06-19 8 BAN K S The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated Id British India) ENTRUST YOUR SAVINGS WITH THE INDIAN OVERSEAS j BANK, LTD., JIND Watch How It Grows. XNTERB3T 2%% ALLOWED. WITHDRAWALS BY HANDY CHEQUES ali-twed pg ii .i J £S|Sj K 1 SAVINGS fatt fo' dollar saved la an extra148 words
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Article659 1940-06-19 9 Examinations I o Be Suspended In the House of Commons last 'month Mr. Pethick-Lawrence .(Soc.) raised the question of the suspension of the Civil Service examinations, and urged the Government to give further consideration to this matter. The Financial Secretary had given as almost the only659 words
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Article190 1940-06-19 9 The birthday of His Majesty the King Emperor was observed in the District of Temerloh with very great enthusiasm bv all sections of the community on June 13. The Government Club, Temerloh, and its environments was the scene of a large crowd of several thousands of people190 words
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Article872 1940-06-19 9 Recovery After Temporary Halt (By Sirdar Ikbal AU Shah) As was to be expected, practically all the normal social and cultural activities of people in London had to come to an abrupt halt on the outbreak of the war. We from India living in England at872 words
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Miscellaneous2597 1940-06-19 9 rf» French Children’s Hour- ’Le Chat qui Mus:c Proeramme. m T t luciu »|i y 8.20 News in French. 7.05 N<-.vs in Tamil. Tamil or Telueu Rad»-Saivon 7 50 Nkv.s |HmB BA WB talk. 9.20 Relay Mondial t ■M —Paris 10.50 News 925 New< |PK if English proeramme: Concert. 11.052,597 words
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473 1940-06-19 10 Turkey Carrying (hit Terms Of Alliance With Britain -J London. June 18 It is learned authoritatively in London that the French are stili fighting. The German drive is continuing strongly, particularly in the south-east, but it appears that they are directing their activity on.—Reuter. - 473 words
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Article111 1940-06-19 10 .—Reuter. Troops Go To Aid Of Police London, June 18 Wlnle the strengthening of the Soviet, garnson in Estonia and Lithuania appears to have been accomplished without incidents, a demonstration in Riaa tearing to a serious collision with the police is reported by the German News Agency.—Reuter. - 111 words
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551 1940-06-19 10 GERMAN VICTORY WILL BE BASED ON REALITY Threat Of Political And Military Destruction Berlin, June 18 The Official Wireless continues to make menacing statements concerning France. It says that peace with honour was denied Germany in 1918. These “iniquities” were crowned by the—Reuter. - 551 words
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Article226 1940-06-19 10 —Renter. 11 Italian Planes Destroyed •I Rugby, June 18. Nairobi reports state that eight Italian aircraft were damaged and three destroyed by fire in a series of heavy bombing raids carried out by units of the Rhodesian and South African Air Forces in Southern Abyssiania—Renter. - 226 words
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Article108 1940-06-19 10 .—Reuter. SEVERAL AIRCRAFT SHOT DOWN Chungking. June 18 Japanese aircraft subjected Chungking to heavy bombing yesterday afternoon, starting a line of big fires stretching from the western suburbs through the city into lower sections of the city proper. Chinese fighters vigorously attacked raiders several of.—Reuter. - 108 words
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Article73 1940-06-19 10 Three Shot Dead By Police Batavia. June 17. As briefly reported on June 16, four religious fanatics attacked a native police guard with a European N.C O. outside the Radio Holland building in the harbour of Batavia, killing two and wounding a third. Three of73 words
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Article88 1940-06-19 10 —Reuter. Three More Classes Called I p London, June 17. Three more classes are expected to register for military service in July, according to a statement by the Labour Ministry which says that men are being called up at a rapidly-increasing rate. Medical examinations are being speeded up—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article57 1940-06-19 10 —Reuter Wellington. June 18. Compulsorv military service is applied by the regulations ’s<=ued today. Thes< provide for the establishment of a general reserve, including all males over sixteen, and the selection of reservists for service in New Zealand and overseas. The selection of reservists will be marie—Reuter - 57 words
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Article61 1940-06-19 10 Statements to the effect that the British anti-tank gun is ineffective against the German heavy tank is denied in authoritative military circles. On the contrary it is asserted that there is abundant proof that British anti-tank guns when they fire at an effective lanae. are capable of61 words
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Article98 1940-06-19 10 —Reuter. Nine British Vessels Sunk Last Week London, June 18. The Admiralty announces that British mercantile losses through enemy action for the week ending Sunday midnight June 9. were nine ships of a tonnage of 41.536. Allied losses were two ships of 952 tons and neutral two ships—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article211 1940-06-19 10 Reuter. 12 Party Leaders Arrested New York. June 18 According to a “New York Times' Monte Video dispatch, the Uruguayan police have discovered a Nazi plot to seize Uruguay with the help of German exsoldiers from Argentina and turn it into an "agricultural colony ofReuter. - 211 words
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Article76 1940-06-19 10 .—Reuter. Will Be Cockpit Of Fight For Oil Control Bucharest. June 18 A meeting of the Rumanian Cabinet has been called for at an exceptionally early hour—9 a.m. on Monday, following much activity at the Royal Palace last nigh* The news from France caused consternation ’n Rumania but.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article49 1940-06-19 10 .—Reuter. Australian Settlement Plans Completed Melbourne. June 18 Mr. Foil. Minister of the Interior, announced that machinery for settling English war orphans in Australia ‘was complete. He expected that Australia would I»? williixg to take many more that, the five thousand children they origins offered to receive.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article98 1940-06-19 10 —Reuter. Italian Tanks And Guns Captured London. June 17 Reuter’s correspondent (somewhere on the Egyptian Western desert) writes :—“lt is reliably reported that 11 Italian tanks, three guns, one senior Army Officer and one Senior Air Force Officer was captured by the British during yesterday in—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article119 1940-06-19 10 —8.0. W. Interests Transferred To S. African Subsidiary Rugby, June 18. As a result of arrangements recently concluded, the whole of the United States, South American, Philippine Belgian Congo. Chinese, Thai and Asiatic Turkish interests of Lever Brothers and Unilever have now been transfered to a—8.0. W. - 119 words
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504 1940-06-19 10 FOUGHT ALL NIGHT THOUGH SURROUNDED BY ENEMY Rugby. June 18 An account is now given of the last stand of the British regiment, part of the division which fell back on St. Valery en Cauz and. owing to fog. was not able—8.0. W. - 504 words
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Advertisement113 1940-06-19 10 WU >N S. S. “CITY OF NORFOLK” DUE PENANG 10th JULY, 1940. Luxuriously appointed passenger vessel with swimming pool and air conditioned dining room. PENANG TO MANILA U.S. $lOl-00 PENANG TO HONGKONG U.S. $126-00 PENANG TO SAN FRANCISCO U.S. S4S6-00 Prices shown are minimum rates. Cabins with private bathrooms available113 words
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336 1940-06-19 11 SATURDAY, JUNE 22 3 00 pm—rp g“ ng Ooh <Qua,t e rXab a v S S Teik Hock Khoo B Vs Law Pire: Khoo Ewe Chan) (Um Gan Tong KeZ atch wil l meet the S emi-Final next L k Teik in 3-30 pm.-Lee p<Z 7336 words
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Article173 1940-06-19 11 ■4 n Ipoh Criticism ether aelecUon of the 010 as follows k State team m .'Ha te off t 0 the pcrak selectjon com P2ck€d a very excellent team that had the three best centre halves in Iho State, one took his usual n v er173 words
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Article152 1940-06-19 11 ln Ist And 2nd division Competitions At O x Ip h n committee meeeting of the Perak Association held this week the r or the Lim Seng Fook Cup (First Km) and Cow Gate Cup (Second ion) Competitions was made and rented as follows: UM SENG FOOK—First152 words
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475 1940-06-19 11 MUNICIPAL team HMD MOKE SCORINC nw. GH.4MKS J I aui .l.ampiX:™ innMS a. Sei,;,. Exchanges were fairly scoring and they would' ha 1 8 f Wme if their foxwards had "'“n more opportunism. &d sh °wn ed vigorously but CoUh^*?.’ C attack i475 words
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Article38 1940-06-19 11 today SOCCER: PC F A vs Indian R.c. y ictoria Green TOMORROW SOCCER: PENANG vs. EASTERN A. A Victoria Green. FRIDAY, JUNE 21 SOCCER vs F. Garrison ictoria Green. ANNUAL SPORTS: Hutchings School Farquhar Street38 words
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Article40 1940-06-19 11 The Assumption School, Butterworth will hold their eighth annual School Sports on the Butterworth Recreation Club ground on Saturday, June 22 at 3.30 p.m. sharp. Mrs. G. C. B. Blakstad has kindly consented to distribute the prizes.40 words
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Article128 1940-06-19 11 Padang Serai Win In Second Division >e com Our Own Corespondent) ’d The opening 18 11 Kedah Second Division FoottaU T'” t, gue was nlaved ■‘’ootbail Lead ley Padang. Kultm. on ied th ß e Bukh aH Team def «t- jam Rubber Estate Mcrta •tauouslv without^ccX 1128 words
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Article114 1940-06-19 11 1 Players Leaving Penang Shortly Ihe membe r s oi th< xr Pa rtv l rte S“'X l A,l ans Khoo Lay Liang. Ta Ah r CKrS I Kee Seang to a b and Kho to iaiewell dinner nt "rk Mr Khoo Lay Liang is one of114 words
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Article53 1940-06-19 11 Annual Sports On June 22 r>u The J slXth annual s PorLs day of P Chee Yan English School. Ipoh will be be d at to e P.C Bc. padang 0 Sa L Mr, y l 'rn.' 2 Pni 6 P Mrs Foo Choong Yi t will53 words
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Article245 1940-06-19 11 Fixtures In Tourney For Next Week C be followin g are P.T.A. Tennis fixtures for next week: MONDAY, JUNE 24 AT W.P.S. COURT. 4.30 p.m. Singles H’cap: Yeoh Aik Hooi 15.3 vs. s. Toolseram -f-15. Umpire: Lim Choon Ghee. I 5.30 pm. Singles H’cap; Koay Hock245 words
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Article124 1940-06-19 11 Surprises In Men’s Anil Ladies’ Doubles (From Our ovn own Correspondent) There w P rn KUaia Lum P ur > June 18 ftie were two sumriQpQ iv» ihg's matches in thj. i, ,h even Tennis TheT’i S ■VT’’’ ,h to expectations the Chinm i ntrar V not124 words
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Article69 1940-06-19 11 thung Ah Ming Cup Competition f or Th tbe ?C SJ“ C X G^ COmBrtr n House. C Wt,t *>°<* at the Club The conditions are as follows (a) Challenge Cup. (c) Jnt Competed for annually. (c) Entries exclusive to gentlemen id. Pi™ 6 5 0169 words
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Article68 1940-06-19 11 I T. Anson Convent Obtain 100% Passes I cent 1 k AnS n Con ™t'had A Ko n per Ze n,ty CO1I S S ob rc OT ti r al i. lv f~“ t^ d examination and all nf The results are as follows i C68 words
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106 1940-06-19 11 Presid nS Sent OUt by the tbe Comi mttee of ciation for the celebration of the 45th of the founding «th 21 at’? *****86 Sch o 1 on June Folin Pm at the Schoo] Hall be a shori" n be refreshmen ts106 words
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Article429 1940-06-19 11 Perak Beaten 5-2 W INNERS SCORE FOUR GOALS IA 12 MINUTES some classy aMhe^Kmla V o' er p o Were fredte< to day when the Eastern Athletic Association R ad stadium > e sterHong Kong met the Perak SSOC,atlon soccer tourists from margin of429 words
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56 1940-06-19 11 on I the n sxi r^ h SOCCer match eu, 2. SXI the Xaverians beat Trade Schoo, Pootbail XI b a TgS I Five er Xtes tb at a er In the second half, Chen- X Trade School centre-forward scored th 6 only goal56 words
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Article41 1940-06-19 11 P.s.c. Beaten In Soccer Friendly The Police Sports Club scored a con vmcing victory of three goals to nil over' maining goals for the Po!S in style. notice in convincing Mr. J. E. Miller refereed the match.41 words
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Article48 1940-06-19 11 Shield Presented By Mr. i Heah Seng Whatt Mr. Heah Seng Whatt, J.P MC.H has kindly presented to the School, Nibong Tebal, a Challenge Shield for the Annual Inter-House Sports cim petition which, this year, will be held at the end of June. 0648 words
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Advertisement100 1940-06-19 11 DOT NATURE I for Constipation leads to endless trouble Nature has decreed that the Bowels sllal l operate reguhrly-at least once a dav. Def. or neglect of this law leads lo man y Unds of -ffenng, indudlng Head lc| es Bihousness, Indigestion, Pimples, etc. dun°b S, Pa,iOn a SO mak100 words
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250 1940-06-19 12 Slow Work On Kuala Lumpur Track YOUNG GINGER NEW LIFE ALSO ATTRACT ATTENTION (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. ONLY the third and fourth tracks were open this morning, hence slow work was done by a number of animals entered on the first day.250 words
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Article202 1940-06-19 12 —Reuter. SUSTAINING HOPE OF CIVILISATION London, June 18. Following a meeting of the National Council of Labour held in the House of Commons this evening, a statement was issued which, after paying a tribute to the heroic struggle of the people of France against oveiwhelming odds,’—Reuter. - 202 words
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Article312 1940-06-19 12 Reut-i London, June 19. Members of all Parties, on the whole, gave a good welcome to Mr. Churchill’s statement in the Commons, as being very substantially sound, despite the Premier’s apparent flippancy here and there, says Reuter's lobby correspondent. It is agreed that the Premier displayed hisReut-i - 312 words
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232 1940-06-19 12 HITLER MUSSOLINI AGREE ON ATTITUDE TO BE TAKEN Meeting At Munich Over NO ARMISTICE YET Munich, June 18. The Official News Agency states that Hitler ami Mussolini have reached here and agreed on the attitude to he taken towards the French request for an Armistice. A later message states that.—Reuter. - 232 words
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75 1940-06-19 12 Reutei Johannesburg, June 18 General Smuts, in a broadcast, reaffirmed South Africa’s decision to join other Dominions and stand behind Bit tain and added: “The heavy burden will lie cast upon the Commonwealth for the defence of North Africa and the Middle East. SouthReutei - 75 words
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733 1940-06-19 12 PRESS COMMENT ON FRENCH DECISION TO STOP FICHTINC Rugby, June 18 While Mr. Churchill s considered estimate of the effect of the immense disaster upon the future course of the war is awaited, the press recognises that the information—BO W - 733 words
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179 1940-06-19 12 —Reuter. FRANCE NOT LOST London, June 19. General de Gaulle, who was Chef du Cabinet Militaire in Reynaud’s Government, broadcasting tonight, said: “The generals, who for many years commanded the French armies, have formed a Government and alleging that our armies have been—Reuter. - 179 words
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Article84 1940-06-19 12 WEDNESDAY. JUNE 19. TIN: Penang 5131.25 Business doue 100 tons Singapore $131.25 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36 jc Singapore Spot 36 Jc COPRA: Sundried $2.80 buyers Black Pepper Nomina. lAPIOCA: Medium $5.70 seller? Fair Seed $5.20 sellers EICE: Indian Parboiled White Samba 164 lbs. $6.80 Red Samba 164 lbs.84 words
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Article226 1940-06-19 12 ALSO DEFENDING FRENCH WESTERN POSSESSIONS OTTAWA, JUNE 18. MR. MACKENZIE KING ANNOUNCED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS THAT THE FIRST CONTINGENT OF THE CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE HAD LANDED IN ICELAND. HE ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT C ANADA WAS EXTENDING ITS MILITARY DEFENSIVE POWERS OVER FRENCH POSSESSIONS—Reuter. - 226 words
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Article39 1940-06-19 12 —Reuter. London. June 17 A further list of 45 immediate awards made by the Commander-in-Chief, 8.E.F., was issued by the War Office tonight. It Includes 15 Military Crosses, 12 Distinguished Conduct Medals, 18 Military Medals.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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297 1940-06-19 12 —Reutei’ Oil Tanks \blaze And Buildings Destroyed Details of R A F. bomber raids on north west Germany last night are given in an Aix- Ministry bulletin, which says: “Military objectives were attacked at Gelsenkirchen, Homburg, Wanne, Eickel, Essen, Dollbergen, Hamburg, Aachen, Duisberg, Rheydt.—Reutei’ - 297 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-06-19 12 Mr. P. H. Burgess, State rugger player, is due for a transfer- to Singapore next week. Mr. Burgess is attached to the Customs House, Penang at present.33 words
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Article59 1940-06-19 12 BOARDING SCHOOL FOR CHI STUDENTS: Classes in English by Resident English and Chinese Gra duates. Chinese classes from beginner? upwards. Fine buildings on healthy sit* 30 acres. Prepares students for the Uni versifies. Recognised by Chinese Government. Also Primary School (Chinest National Curriculum). For Prospectus59 words
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