Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 June 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-06-27 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 152. Vol. XCVIII. Thursday, June 27, 1910. PRICE 10 CEIYI22 words
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Article, Illustration136 1940-06-27 1 Assurance To Morocco High Commissioner FLEET IN MOURNING AT CASABLANCA Reported Arrest Of Ex-Premier Daladier Gibraltar, June 17. According to a reliable source, French warships in Casablanca and pnbffc buildings are flying flags at half-mast. Il is added that al rench units have136 words
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Article471 1940-06-27 1 (tilitity But Ready To Strike London, June 27. rpHE “Tinies,” commenting on the raid over enemy coastlines, says: The point is that this incident shows an offensive spirit which is exactly what the public wants, ft shows that we neither used nor desire merely toReuter. - 471 words
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Article127 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. LONDON, JUNE 26. AN AIK MINISTRY NIQUE SAYS THAT ENEMY AIRCRAFT CROSSED THE COAST DURING THE NIGHT. ANTI-AIRCRAFT DEFENCES WENT INTO ACTION. IT IS LEARNED THAT PLANES WERE HEARD OVER SOUTH-EAST, AND NORTHEAST ENGLAND AND NORTHEAST SCOTLAND. Another Air Ministry communique states that the—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article106 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. London, June 27. Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent understands that the resignation of M. Corbin, French Ambassador in London, is a personal decision and that M Roger Cambon will act as Charge d'Affaires in London. M. Corbin has devoted his life to Anglo-French collaboration and feels tiiat.—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article185 1940-06-27 1 TU RKEY AS VIGILANT AS EVER Reuter. London. June 27. Turkey, while continuing to perfect her military preparations, is to maintain her present atti- tude of non-belligerency, accordI ing to a statement by Dr. Saydam, the Turkish Prime Minister, quoted by the Ankara Radio. M. Saydam was replying to aReuter. - 185 words
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Article123 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. Gen. De Gaulle Blames Marshal Petain London, June 27. General de Gaulle has broadcast a reply to Marshal Petain, declaring that Marshal Petain as the highest military authority, Generalissimo and Wai Minister, was to blame for the lack of mechanised forces. It is announced—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article52 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. London, June 27. Ihe Japanese Government’s request to Britain to take effective measures to stop all supplies of war materials to hina through Burma and Hongkong was received in London from Sir Robert Craigic yesterday, says Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent. It is being carefully considered by His—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article119 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. Shoulder To Shoulder W ith Britain London. June 27. Poland s determination to fight on shoulder to shouldei with the British Empire was reaffirmed by M. Mikolajczyk, Vice-President of the National Council of the Polish republic in a statement issued in London today. M. Mikolajczyk,—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article121 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. Mr, Hoover Sees Spectre Philadelphia, June 27. "The spectre of the most disastrous famine in history” is hanging over Europe, declared Mr. Herbert Hoover at a Press Conference yesterday. He said: “If the war continues for many months, the problem of feeding Eurpoe’s millions will be’—Reuter. - 121 words
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93 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. Lisbon, June 27. i 1 lie liner “Conte Rosso” with i the British Ambassador to Rome, I the Embassy Staff and memoers of the South African Legation with their families, numbering 14 in all, the India Trade Commissioner, Milan, and his Indian assistant—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article72 1940-06-27 1 .—Reuter. Conipuisory Military Service In India London, June 27. It is learned that the Government of India have full power to enforce compulsory service whether in civil or military employ for Indian subjects of His Majesty and some announcement of tneir intentions in this respect.—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article144 1940-06-27 1 —Reuter. Indo-China Si I tuition Quiet Kunming, June 27. The Indo-China authorities sure efiacussing arrangements for an early resumption of goods traffic on the Ywnnan railway, Reuter learns from wellinformed circles. Meanwhile, passenger and first class mail traffic is proceeding normally. It is understood that the situation in;.—Reuter. - 144 words
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Advertisement17 1940-06-27 1 cow <~7n~ feSf r I it* for North Malaya <£ Penang:— iMDUKGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh. ■I17 words
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Advertisement76 1940-06-27 1 ~-/mLEIT’ fed COW&GAII 1 s I i II I TX, I Agents for North MaUya Al PmM'i GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY Penang and Ipoh. L DESTROY PRICES (WHITE ANTS Sets. Refills. \i Scientifically, large for godowns, USE factories, coolie- 7 J lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for in di- \1 vidual householders76 words
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467 1940-06-27 2 SUPPORTED BI AIR AND NAVAL FORCES Contact With Enemy CASUALTIES INFLICTED WITHOUT ANY LOSS London, June 26. Great interest has been aroused by the mention of landings of naval and military raiders on the enemy coastline in a Ministry of Information communique which states.—Reuter and 8.0. W. - 467 words
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Article348 1940-06-27 2 —Reuter. Bill Passed In Commons London. June 26 The Government of India has come to the conclusion that for purposes of the urgent expansion of India's war effort it has now become necessary, and indeed urgent, to follow the example of Britain and introduce compulsory service.—Reuter. - 348 words
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Article41 1940-06-27 2 .—Reuter. London, June 26. The Stock Exchange was firmer after an easy opening. Prices initially declined but partially rallied on a slight increase in the volume of business. Some leading industrials recovered losses. Wall Street was irregular. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article219 1940-06-27 2 —8.0. W. Mediterranean Coa*t For Italy Rugby, June 26. There is so far little press comment on the Italian armistice terms accepted by France and reports of w hich reached London .at a very late hour. From such comment as appears it is evident that the—8.0. W. - 219 words
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Article141 1940-06-27 2 —8.0. W. Emergency Powers Bill Passed Rugby. June 26. A Bill “to make emergency provision with respect to the Government of India and Burma” was introduced in the Co.nmons yesterday evening and will probably be passed through all its stages today in the Commons and on Thursday—8.0. W. - 141 words
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Article74 1940-06-27 2 —Reuter. Government’s Assurance Regarding Treatment London. June 26 “It is not in the public interest to publish any information on this subject." declared Mr. Law, Under-Secretary to the War Office, replying to an enquiry as to how many persons had been shot for .Tying or offences against—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article241 1940-06-27 2 ON THE LIBYAN FRONT —Reuter. Cairo, June 26 An "unofficial" statement issued by General Headquarters says: "Patrol activity j continued on the Libyan front in the coast sector towards Side Azeiz and Bardia and in the south as far as the oasis of Jarabub. Our patrols advanced—Reuter. - 241 words
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278 1940-06-27 2 —Reuter. Gallantry Of Three British Battalions London. June 26. Tlm < pic story of the defence of Calais by three battalions of the Rifle Brigade is told in an authoritative statement issued in London. The battalions were ordered to hold j the town—Reuter. - 278 words
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Article27 1940-06-27 2 8.0. W. Rugby, June 25. Sii Ronald Campbell, the British Ambassador te France, was received in audience the King at Buckingham Palace thlj evening.—B.O.W.8.0. W. - 27 words
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Article1174 1940-06-27 2 French Armistice Merely Marks End Of Hostilities Bordeaux, June 26. statement issued by the Havas Agency declares that the French Government has no indication as to what the peace treaty will be. It is considered, however, that no study of this peace treaty should be undertaken>_B OW. - 1,174 words
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129 1940-06-27 2 Reuter. Lindon, June 26. JN the House of Commons, the Under-Secretary for the Colonies, Mr. Hall, replying to a question, said that it was unnecessary and undesirable in the national interest to bring the tin control scheme to an end. Replying; to aReuter. - 129 words
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Article29 1940-06-27 2 —Reuter. Japanese Negotiating Petain Government Tokio. Jv.ne A Foreign Office spokesman that Japan recognised only r )n Government with wh ch sh negotiation on French In< sues.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article32 1940-06-27 2 —Reuter. of London. It is learned authontat’v Duke of Kent arrived recent where he is representing 1 sOlt 1 the national celebrations rjen-*' anniversary of Portuguese—Reuter. - 32 words
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Advertisement31 1940-06-27 2 an if FOR CONVENIENCE SAKE j LEAVE YOUR FILMS FOR Developing I Printing Enlarging AT ft ROBINSON PIANO Co. ltd. j PENANG S We Can Get Them Done For You Promptly.31 words
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289 1940-06-27 3 Posed As Peers Son And As Officer London. I AIENTAL experts were called for the defence of an 18-year-old soldier, Rowland Jones, who was charged at Bath Quarter Sessions the other day with fraud and forgery. One of his alleged exploits was giving289 words
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Article288 1940-06-27 3 ■\X ill Nol Come Near Fleet s Gnus’ A record of some of Britain’s recent naval achievements was given by ReaiAdml. B. A. Fraser, Third Sea Lord and Controller of the Royal Navy, speaking at the lion and Steel Institutes lun'cheon in London. “These ate288 words
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332 1940-06-27 3 HER MODEL IS HER SECRET IEEN-A EAR-OLD Maureen Burns, of Rosslyn-drive, Wallasey, Cheshire, has just been told that a portrait she submitted to the Royal Academy has been accepted. The picture is “Portrait of a Youth,” which has been done in oils- and the name of332 words
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Article119 1940-06-27 3 Two brothers were sentenced to six months’ jail recently for masquerading as officers and obtaining credit by fraud. They told Gravesend Magistrates they had applied for commissions and thought they were entitled to wear uniforms. One of them, Joseph Knowles, aged 34, of Wrotham-road, Northfleet, Kent was119 words
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Article298 1940-06-27 3 PLT IN CUPBOARD. NOSE BROKEN London. 4 WOMAN who was put in a cupboard under the stairs after a quarrel with her husband figured in a case at Truro Police Court recently. An ex-Army officer, Robert Webber Palk, now a commercial traveller, of Tavistock-road, Callington, pleaded guilty298 words
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Article284 1940-06-27 3 Surplus Of Women Result Of China War "Japan is becoming a ‘no man’s land’ ii war continues for any considerable length of time,’’ writes Shikiba Rio Saburo. noted Japanese writer in an article entitled “Oversupply of Women in Japan. A translation of this article recently284 words
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Article145 1940-06-27 3 r pHE Haldane Society, an organisation of Socialist lawyers has asked the Home Secretary to allow legal representation of aliens to appear before tribunals. A letter to Sir John Anderson states: “When an applicant gets confused and frightened the tribunal has to make up145 words
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Article227 1940-06-27 3 TELLS WIFE “IT’S ALL RIGHT NOW” JN a dim stone corridor in the London Law Courts the other day I met the Man with the Grateful Heart, writes a “Daily Herald” reporter. He is an electrician. Mr. W. E. D. Steward. He was going back to227 words
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Article90 1940-06-27 3 Because a wife was “cheeky’’ in court Caidiff’s stipendiary Magistrate, Mr. Hugh Jones, K.C., changed a decision. Edward George Chamberlain applied for a maintenance order to be reduced from 15s. to 12s. a week. The application was granted, Chamberlain being ordered to pay 2s.90 words
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Article39 1940-06-27 3 Mr. John Toomey, of Welling-street, Pembroke Dock, who is over 75, married Mis. Florence, Beard, his 53-year-old housekeeper. Mr. Toomey had been a widower for two years. Mrs. Beard lost her husband several years ago.39 words
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Article48 1940-06-27 3 Overpayment of marriage allowances to five bigamous wives of naval men was estimated to have totalled £689 in 1938. This was revealed in the Navy Appropriation Account for that year, issued recently. In each case recovery of the overpayment is described as “impracticable.”48 words
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300 1940-06-27 3 Objector Sou Exempted MRS. J. 'C. THEURER, Wife of a German who died in a Scottish internment camp last October, sobbed as she was removed from her home in Clare-mont-crescent, Edinburgh, recently to Saughton Prison: “I’ll never come out of this alive.” She is300 words
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Article238 1940-06-27 3 AIR. RUSSELL LATHAM, 1 A chief of the economy branch of Britain’s war-time Timber Control, is worried about matches. Mr. Latham smokes a pipe, and every day he found about 20 partly-burned matches accumulated in the ash-tray on his desk. He looked into the matter,238 words
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Article124 1940-06-27 3 Stockholm JONAS LIE, Chief of the (Norwegian. Police, who was appointed Minister of Justice by Major Quisling in his puppet Norwegian Government, arrived in Harapanda, Sweden, recently. He was on his way to offer the lawful Norwegian Governnvant his services. “I don’t know’ Quisling,” he124 words
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Article169 1940-06-27 3 Soldier’s Dormitory As Museum In the dormitory of the barracks of the 10th Regiment of Bersaglieri at San Zeno near Verina there is a coveted camp-bed. This is the bed that is next to the soldier’s folding bed in which Mussolini slept for several months when he169 words
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Advertisement132 1940-06-27 3 useful Medicine for all Climates n r J.Ms Biwyr Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHOEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. as a e» The reliable Family remedy for STOMACH CHIUUS INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS e o ly spec f,c ln CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and A true paN'.tlve132 words
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502 1940-06-27 4 DRIVER ACQUITTED OF CHARGE AMAN and a woman who had been living together for 18 months appeared as accused and complainant respectively in a criminal case heard before Mr. F. M. Smith in the Police Court on Monday. The man was Jamil bin Mat502 words
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Article326 1940-06-27 4 Application For Ejection Singapore. There had been bad feeling between the two parties and the repeated lighting had been a source of trouble to ihe police for quite a long time, .stated Mr. P. H. Battishill to the Rent Assessment Board on Tuesday, when he was326 words
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Article370 1940-06-27 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay Jun» 24. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay menders of their households, thus helping co keep the Malay population informet about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be370 words
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Article531 1940-06-27 4 Sakai Mistakes Another For Pig Seremban. rpHE magistrate, Mr. J. A. A. Faith, was occupied for sever ral hours on Monday in hearing a case in which a Sakai named Solong, alias Rem bang, was charged with causing death by a rash act by531 words
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Article119 1940-06-27 4 Funeral Of Sub-Lieut. R. A. Page Singapore. Naval honours were accorded to SubLieut. Roy Arthur Page, aged 17 years, of the Straits Settlements R.N.V.R., w’ho was buried at Bidadari Cemetery on Tuesday. He died at the KuantaK General Hospital of malaria contracted while on active service in Malayan119 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-06-27 4 Part of the array of maps of London, on which can be plotted, by means of coloured pins, every sort of damage.25 words
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Article315 1940-06-27 4 Alleged Assault Of Malays Singapore. That two Chinese police inspcciozs of the Straits Settlements Police Force took it upon themselves to deal with Peeping Toms” at the Botanical Gardens, and were t*eing charged with “a most unjustified assault on two apparently perfectly innocent Malays” was alleged315 words
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Article155 1940-06-27 4 Two Instances Of Dangerous Driving Meyappan Chetty, aliiis Adaikalam. an Indian, was on Monday convicted by Mr. W. J. Thorogood. the First Magistrate. Kuala Lumpur, and sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment and was further disqualified from holding a driving licence for a period of three155 words
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Article186 1940-06-27 4 The marriage of Inche Noordin. of the Posts and Telegraphs Dept.. Port Swettenham. to Che Nooriah. daughter of Inche Ahmad bin Haji Ibrahim. J.P., and a highly-respected member of the Malay community. Kuala Lumpur, took place at 117, Pahang Road. Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday, in186 words
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293 1940-06-27 4 All Communities Represented At the last meeting of the Legislative Council it was agreed to send a message of loyalty to the Crown and of support of the Government and people of Great Britain. This was proposed by the Senior European member and supported293 words
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Advertisement29 1940-06-27 4 1 11 l IfaMfAeljaw fyaitfotdoufl I of PLA j WATCH 5 1 TH j. I TaGkafimf column T/GERfasfead ACTIVITY 1 < Advt. of TIGER prize medal BEER HU| < h 8=29 words
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Article114 1940-06-27 5 Sequel To. Ipoh Strike Ipoh After having been on a “sitdown” strike for three days, about 60 employees of a local cigar-manufacturing factory in Market Street were paid off at the Chinese Protectorate yesterday morning. These workers downed tools on Monday as a protest against a114 words
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Article715 1940-06-27 5 Sequel To Fight In Estate TAMIL CLERK ATTACKED WITH TAPPING KNIFE Ipoh. A dispute between a toddy-tapper in Segainat Estate and an Indian clerk employed on Ong Lye Estate, both in the District of Bindings, on the evening of March 25 this year, and allegedly715 words
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Article540 1940-06-27 5 Chinese Convicted And Fined Taiping Convicted of having used criminal force an Yow Wong Chan, a 16 year old Chinese girl, with intent to outrage her modesty on June 5 last at Market Road, a young Chinese, Lim Hin Woon, was fined $3O in default540 words
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Article554 1940-06-27 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr J.G. Danker, a health inspector of Grade 1, has been appointed to be an officer of the Sanitary Board, Ulu 1 Selangor. Mr. H. T. Ross has been appointed, Superintendent of the Printing Department, F.M.S., and Mr. H. Holland becomes Deputy Superintendent. Hr The sum of $l9O554 words
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154 1940-06-27 5 Accused Sent To Prison Singapore. Found guilty by a common jury on charges of using a forged $lO Straits currency note as genuine, and possessing three forged notes of similar denomination, a young Chinese, Teo Woo Tiong. was sentenced to six months’ rigorous impri154 words
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305 1940-06-27 5 New Order Does Not Affect Women rpHE Department of Information yesterday issued the following communiques In order that as many Government officers as possible may receive their continuous training with local forces, all vacation leave is suspended until further notice and approval of such leave305 words
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Article48 1940-06-27 5 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. March The Men Of Mons Maxechal Selection Tonight s, The Night Rubens Waltz Destiny Baynes Overture Ruy Blas Mendelssohn Selection Stand Up And Sing Ellis In The Steppes Of Central Asia Borodin Rumba The Cubalero Siras48 words
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Advertisement134 1940-06-27 5 ’■*'s fl a HL 4/ > H R ,H Ry-WF < ■lm There’s a treat coming—their mother has just made the dessert they like best—zee cream made with Jell-O Freezing Mix! And it’s a treat for Mother too, for it’s so easy to make. Just open a tin of Jell-O134 words
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Miscellaneous321 1940-06-27 5 I M A J E STIC Last 3 Shows Today 3.00, 6.15 9.30 Matinee At Reduced Prices. Walt Disney’s first full length feature production. “SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS” Filmed in the Marvellous Multiplane Techni colour. Get busy with your Seats now for TomorrwV’s Big Attraction at majestic Plans321 words
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Miscellaneous400 1940-06-27 5 Another Grand Week-end Entertainment At 3 SHOWS TODAYS UCG IX 3 p m -6.15- 9.30 Matinee At 3 p.m. Reduced Prices M.G.M.’S BRITISH PRODUCTION OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S GREATEST THRILLER aKgZfa’ Played To Sensational Success At The Pavilion Theatre, jd&SffiSßSk S Singapore, for 1 full week I MARGARET LOCKWOOD MKTLAEL REDGRAVE400 words
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Article485 1940-06-27 6 IT is heartening to know that the offensive operations carried out, night after n.ght, by R.A.F. bomber aircraft over Germany have inflicted serious damage to military objectives and must, in consequence, impede the Nazi preparations for an invasion of Britain. Still more welcome is the485 words
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Article147 1940-06-27 6 4AJESTTC CINEMA Walt Disney’s “Snow White” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave in “The Lady Vanishes” 3, 6.15 A 9.30 p m. lEX CINEMA "Nancy Drew Reporter” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA “Bala Yogini" (Tamil picture) 6 00 and147 words
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Article554 1940-06-27 6 21 Years Ago TN view of the interest shown in A the French armistice, the following details of the peace of 1918 might lie topical: At the beginning of October. 21 years ago, the German High Command confessed defeat. “A peace offer to our enemies must be554 words
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Article429 1940-06-27 6 Thursday, June 27. 4 I 'HE British initiative in landing troops on the enemy coast is most heartening, especially in the light of Mr. Anthony Eden’s broadcast last night. rpHE Secretary for War 1 spoke with confidence. “No battle can be won by standing429 words
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Advertisement22 1940-06-27 6 CUT CUTTING COSTS WITH POWER HAND HACK SAW BLADES FRAMES BRITISH SAWS OF UNEXCELLED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY. Agents HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD.22 words
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Advertisement39 1940-06-27 6 /7/f (FtMAMS'S PiONtER RUBMS WOUA 529.TANJ0NG BUN6AH RP PENAM&. For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street Penang. Phone 4121, or to our Town Representatives, the Central Shoe Store, 134 Campbell Street, Phone 2883.39 words
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Article, Illustration344 1940-06-27 7 HOME GOVERNMENT BEING CONSULTED Malayan Agent Assisting In Matter Kuala Lumpur. QPEAKING at the Federal Council meeting yesterday on the question of evacuating children from Britain to Malaya, the Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer asked whether Government had considered the question of arranging for344 words
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Article, Illustration1456 1940-06-27 7 Every Man In F.M.S. Wants To Know What He Has To Do Y PROPOSAL that the F.M.S. should establish an Information Bureau or a Director of Information who was in close touch with what people were saying in the F.M.S. was made by1,456 words
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133 1940-06-27 7 FAILURE IN SECTION FEEDING The elec trie supply to the Penang Road and Northam Road areas failed intermittently between 11.30 and 12.20 p.m. last night and the office most affected was the Straits Echo. The Runnymede Hotel was the other big establishment133 words
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Article142 1940-06-27 7 At The Rex “N.incy Drew —Reporter,” a Warner Bros.' production, opened to good houses at the Rex Theatre yesterday, with Bonita Granville playing the title role. Winning a journalism contest at her high school sponsored by a newspaper office, Nancy’s prize is a month’s job142 words
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Article262 1940-06-27 7 GOLD BRACELETS WORTH $6OO Employed as a goldsmith to one Chon Sum Oon, a 24-year-old Chinese, Liu Tiong, appearing before Mr. W. M. McCall, this morning admitted theft of a pair of gold bracelets, valued $6OO, about 10.40 a.m. on April 26 at 211 Argyll Road.262 words
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Article103 1940-06-27 7 An attendant of the Mission Clinic had a rude shock this morning when sweeping the reception room. Suddenly, the head of a snake appeared from under the piano. The man, apparently, experienced it. dealing with snakes, made a noose and attaching the other end of the103 words
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141 1940-06-27 7 Curfew Enforced During Last Night’s Black-out o (Eroni Our Own Correspondent) Singapore Today. rrUJE efficiency of Singapore's black-out precautions was given the first of two consecutive tests yesterday night, when the curfew period of half an hour was enforced from 7.30 to 8.141 words
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Article310 1940-06-27 7 Second Gift ‘Of S 1,000 From Messrs. Loh Boon Ghee And Loh Liang Sun Penang’s total collections to the War Fund now stand at $463.228. Perak donations now amount to $135 and among yesterday's gifts was a cheque for $5OO. this representing the second contribution310 words
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Article84 1940-06-27 7 Charge Follows Ayer Itam Road Raid Two Chinese, Ong Ah Too and Goh Cheng Chuan, appeared in the Penang Third Police Court before Mr. W. M. McCall, this morning, on a charge of assisting in the management of a common betting house at 260 K, Ayer84 words
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136 1940-06-27 7 Mr. D. D. ’Chelliah, Headmaster of the Anglo-Chinese High School, Penang, has received a cable intimating that London University has conferred on him the degree of Ph. D. (Doctor of Philosophy It is recalled that Mr. Chelliah made a trip136 words
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Advertisement113 1940-06-27 7 II 1 infants O* invalid 5 AcJy-/ //f I I A i I Barrow ja cow a gate j y t •/v J II V/ Illi “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN n Let your Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to Health and Happiness on COW GATE From113 words
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Article96 1940-06-27 8 Their enthusiasm is being shown by a number of ladies and young girls in helping in some way the* patriotic movemen' In Ipoh. The first two sewing and knitting Groups organised by the Y.W.CA and held in conjunction with the Wool Depot have been well96 words
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1435 1940-06-27 8 Goods To Supply Every Branch Of Diet The British canning industry is a young industry. And it has all the vigour and energy oi youth. It is expanding rapidly: and feels that it still has a vast field for expansion. Even more important, it is1,435 words
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Article113 1940-06-27 8 Latest List Of Donations Amount previously acknowledged $292,700.53 Socicte des Etains de Kinta 100.C9 P. Blackburn 15.C0 European Asiatic Stat! of Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations Ltd. 33.10 Hon. Treasurer, Sungkai for June. Mrs. Manson «.By sale of pickles) 5.00 S. Y. Mac Queen 25.00 P. F. Biakey (Monthly',113 words
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Article75 1940-06-27 8 Penang. June 26. 1940. <(By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank» SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York Demand 47 Montreal Demand 51 3/4 Zurich Demand No Rate Batavia Demand 38 1/2 Calcutta Bombay Rangoon Demand 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 14 7/8 Japan Demand 17575 words
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Article226 1940-06-27 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat 3,3 3/9 Batu Selangor 1.17 J 1.224 Hong Fatt 73 76 Idris Hydraulic 5/ 6/ex Jelebu 574 624 Kampong Lan jut 17/6 18/ Klang River 1.65 1.75 c Kramat 7/9 8/ Kuchai 1.35 1.40 Larut 3/9 4/ Lingui 1.70 1.80 London Tin226 words
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Article135 1940-06-27 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seilers Bangrin 17 18/ 6 Batu Selangor 1.174 1.224 Hong Fatt 72 J 774 Kampong- Lan jut 17/ 18/ Katu 20/ 21/ Kramat Tin 7/9 8/3 Kuchai 1.324 1.374 Laruts 3/9 4/3 Mambau 524 57 4 Pahang Consolidated 9/6 10/6 Petaling 7.25 7.50135 words
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Article286 1940-06-27 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller* Allenby 1.05 1.10 Ayer Panas 95 1.00 Bassetts 324 374 Ba Lu Lintangs 90 95 Bentas 87| 924 Brogas 524 574 Lndragins 95 I.ooc Kempas 1 62 i 1.70 Kuala Sidun 1.75 1.90 Lunas 1.30 1.40 c M. Pinda 1.25 1.30 Mentakab 324286 words
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Article282 1940-06-27 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seilers Ampat 3/3 3/9 A. Amalg 4/3 4/9 A. Hitams 18/6 19/6 Bangrins 17/6 18/6 B. Selangors 1.174 1.22 j Hong Fatts *4 77 Jelebus 574 62 4 Johan 25 27 K. Lanjuts 18/ 18/9 Kramat 7/9 8/3 Kuchais 1-30 1.35 Kundangs 11/6 12/3282 words
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Article232 1940-06-27 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellerr Ampats 2/9 3/ A. Ainalgamateds 4/ 4/6 B. Selangors 1.174 1.224 Hong Fatt 724 774 Hongkongs 16/6 17/6 Jelebus 574 624 Johan 224 274 K. Kamuntings 7/44 7/9 Kramat 7/6 8/ K. ’anjuts 18/9 19/3 Kuchais 1.324 1-374 K. Kampars 8/3 8/9 Kundangs 10/9232 words
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Article74 1940-06-27 8 Malay Sent To Prison Ah b. Haji Abdullah was sentenced to If days’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. W M. McCall, in the Penang Third Police Court yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of a purse contaunng $35 belonging to Liang Tin about74 words
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Article46 1940-06-27 8 BOW Discussion Of Supply Matters Rugby, June 25. It has now been arranged that after the Minister of Supply has made a statement on the work of his Department on Thursday in the Commons, a subsequent discussion will take place in secret session. 8.0.VV.BOW - 46 words
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Article63 1940-06-27 8 Sentence was deferred till July 2. on a 31-year-old Chinese. Chan Wool who pleaded guilty yesterday in the Penang Third Police Court, to a charge of theft of seven gunny sacks valued $1.64 belonging to Muthusamy Chcttiar about 2.25 p.m. on June 25 from the five-foot63 words
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Article182 1940-06-27 8 .—Reuter. Mined At Both Ends By U.S. Panama, June 26. The United States has mined both ends of the Panama Canal and moved heavy artillery from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coast. The atmosphere was intense and vigilance pervades the whole Canal zone. Particular significance is attached to.—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article113 1940-06-27 8 $4,910.38 Involved In Charge Ipoh. The case in which Wong Weng Hor is charged with the criminal breach of trust of $4.910.38 as an agent of the International Assurance Company, between July 1939 and February 1940. was again mentioned before the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P.113 words
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Article25 1940-06-27 8 —Reuter. Rome, June 26. Ervnt’s diplomatic and consular representatives have left as also a number of Egyptian residents, including journalists. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 25 words
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Advertisement173 1940-06-27 8 B AN K S 1 a OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic developments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed hanking institution with years of financial experience. 1 INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD.173 words
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Article313 1940-06-27 9 Further testimony to the increasing pressure to which the workers are subjected in Germany was made known in London recently. This underlines the contrast between the continued conditions of strain existing behind the enemy’s home front and the new spirit of Allied determination and solidarity,313 words
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Article456 1940-06-27 9 Bombing Britain And Its Consequences (By an Air Correspondent). Whatever the outcome of the present battle in France, Hitler will turn his “hideous apparatus of aggression’ —as Mr. Churchill called it recently on Britain when it is over. hat are likely to be the characteristics of456 words
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Article153 1940-06-27 9 Representative Bodies To Function Again Rajkot. A notification issued recently under the Thakore Saheb’s signature announces that his late father, Sir Lakahjiraj, having been of opinion that the political development of his people was to be brought about through representative and responsible institutions, started153 words
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Article578 1940-06-27 9 i Coroner Suggests Warning Notices ‘rpHE Harbour Board should a display prominent notices all along its walls to warn the public that its waters are sharkinfested,” said Mr. Walter MacQuarrie, the acting Singapore Coroner, at an inquiry on Tuesday into the death of a sailor stated578 words
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Article47 1940-06-27 9 THURSDAY. JUNE 27, 1940. MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of Posting Surface Air AIR MAILS Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa, Egypt, Hongkong, Saigon, U.S.A, and Great Britain, (via Transpacific Air Route) 7 pun. June 29 MAIL ARRIVALS Air Mails from Great Britain— Thursday.47 words
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186 1940-06-27 9 To Modify Restrictions On Medicine And Drugs IMPORTERS of Chinese medicines and drugs, preserved fruit and vegetables, and other typically Chinese goods decided on Tuesday night to approach the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese ConsulGeneral, Mr. Kao Ling-pai. to petition government for modiflcaWm186 words
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Miscellaneous1905 1940-06-27 9 I 8 in Malay 735 Orchestral Concent W I I I News. Relayed from London. 850 Talk. W I I I Relayed frcm l.c idon. 9.05 Primo Scala's Accordecn Bard.+ (ZHL). News i Dutch (ZHP». 9.20 The London Palla- I dium Orchestra.♦ (ZHL Ar ZHP'. 9.35 TO rv AX r1,905 words
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Miscellaneous475 1940-06-27 9 NIROM YDjB 15.31 mc's <19.61 m.) YDJ 15.15 me s <19.80 m > PLP 11.00 me s <27 27 m.) PMN 10.26 me s <29.24 m.i YDB 9.55 mc ’s <31.41 m.< YDD 6.04 mc/s <49 67 m.) 5.5 C ?.m Opening Records. 6.05 Gymnastics. 6.20 News. 6.36 Records. 7.27475 words
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245 1940-06-27 10 No Such Thing As Isolation From Wars, Says Mr. Hoover Philadelphia. June 26 Mr. Hoover, addressing the Republican Convention, warned the nation that it must be prepared to defend the Western Hemisphere. He said “We should facilitate the procuring of materials and—Reuter. - 245 words
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Article441 1940-06-27 10 Then Mistaken For Parachutists London. An Englishman who has recently returned» from Belgium told the “Evening Standard” how he escaped back to England after a nightmare journey. “Four of us flew to Brussels on May 9 to inspect certain works installations,” he said. “Two visits441 words
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Article127 1940-06-27 10 —Reuter. Rumania To Hand her Bessarabia New York, June 26 The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says that it is reported in well-informed diplomatic circles in Washington that Germany has an agreement with Russia whereby Russia will be permitted to take Bessarabia from Rumania.—Reuter. - 127 words
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591 1940-06-27 10 BAD LEADERSHIP IN GREAT CRISIS Done Their Best To Throw Away Empire London, June 26 Whatever may have been their intentions, Marshal Petain has allowed himself and his Cabinet to become puppets in the hands of Hitler,” writes the Daily Telegraph. Of the history!.—Reuter. - 591 words
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Article160 1940-06-27 10 Reuter. Transport Of Arms Via Burma Tokyo, Jun<; 26. The Foreign Office spokesman sa-d that the Government had so tar not received a reply from London to its request that the transport of arms to China via Burma should be prohibited. The spokesman added thatReuter. - 160 words
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Article309 1940-06-27 10 Reuter. Explosions Heard In S.Vi And Midlands London. June 26. Enemy raiders flying at a great height cressed the English and Scottish coasts durmg the night. Scores of .-earcnlights played across the sky. Anti-aircraft gunfire was heard in North East England. An aeroplane, believed to Ipe. Reuter. - 309 words
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Article323 1940-06-27 10 Reserve And Supply Base For Britain Although Egypt is not technically at war. the nominally sovereign land of the Pharaolis has become a barracks and store house from which men and supplies could move into action in the Near East. Neutral observers estimate the British troons323 words
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314 1940-06-27 10 —Reuter. ALL ORDERS OF COMMAND MUST BE OBEYED Berlin, June 26. The terms of the Franco-German Armistice are published in Germany lor the first time today by the Official German News Agency. The articles correspond with those already published abroad with some exceptions. Article—Reuter. - 314 words
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Article77 1940-06-27 10 .—Reuter. All Possessions Left In France Madrid. June 26. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor received journalists at the British Embassy. The Duke said that they travelled b’ road from Antibes to Barcelona from four in the morning till eleven at night They had P’ft.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article42 1940-06-27 10 j.—Reuter. Refusal Of British Order For Aeroplane Engines Washington. June 26. The Ford Company has refused to manufacture aercnlcne engines for Britain, according to an official announcement by the National Defence Commission which is seeking to place the orders elsewhere.—Reuter.j.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article37 1940-06-27 10 —Reuter. Washington. June 26. The Navy Department reveals that the cruiser “Omaha” and the destroyers “Barry” and “Goff" sailed recently for Portugal to relieve the. existing U.S squadron at the same strength.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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562 1940-06-27 10 hill Right To Use Port Of Djibouti Rome, June 26 Further ranco-Italian armistice teims. now published, provide that the I rench Meet be concentrated in ports to L'e indicated and demobilised and disarmed under the control of Italy and Germany except such units as—Reuter. - 562 words
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Advertisement56 1940-06-27 10 V» THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding L reight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) Eor particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO.,56 words
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Advertisement13 1940-06-27 10 (Details of the other articles of the armistice agreement appear on Page ID.13 words
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2250 1940-06-27 11 SECOND DAY OF SELANGOR RACES Two Winners Each For Van Breukelen Madill (From Our Own Correspondent) r’AVOIIRFn r > Kuala Lum P ur Wednesday, p AV UUKhD by good going and a large crowd in attendance, the second day of the Selangor2,250 words
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Article71 1940-06-27 11 TODAY SOCCER: P.C.FA. vs. C R.C Western Road Ground. P. Garrison “B” vs. Malay C.Y'. Renong Giound. SX.I. vs. Indian Ironsides S.X.I. Ground. TOMORROW SOCCER. P F S. vs. S A.H.C. Green Lane ANNUAL SPORTS Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School Anson Road BOXING: Fun Frolic Stadium. SATURDAY, JUNE 29.71 words
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Article528 1940-06-27 11 Indians Il in First Division Soccer Game rpHE Marines Department Sports Club went down to the Indian Recreation Club by two goals to nil in a First Division soccer match on the Victoria Green yesterday. Rough tactics were adopted by the losing side in the,528 words
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Article185 1940-06-27 11 Penang Free School vs S.A.H. College At Green Lane tomorrow at 5.15 p.m.— P.F.S. —H. V. Speldewinde; Tan Chin Earn, Tengku K. Zaman; Ooi Siang San, Sh. Abdul Kadir, Che Mead; Tan Hong Beng, Ab. Hamid. Abu Baidah, Fong Hun Chuen, Lim Joo Teik. Reserves: Lee Tiang Siew, Ooi185 words
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Article197 1940-06-27 11 Gate Proceeds To War Fund Ipote Mamly through the initiative ot Messrs. Gucharun Singh and Yeoh Chye Lye, the Fifth Perak Cycling Championships will this year be held in aid of the War Fund. The meeting will be held uu. the improved tracks at the Jubilee Pai197 words
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Advertisement157 1940-06-27 11 'UNDER THOSĔSUiiis) I iheres a I /clean dental plate j Wonderful cleanser renews False Teeth Just shake a little Steradent powder into a glass of warm v. ?:er and stir well. Leave your false teeth, plates 1 bridges in it while you dress, or overnight. Uon’t brush. Simply rinse and157 words
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1094 1940-06-27 12 War Minister’s Confidence ABILITY TO ATTACK AND DEFEND Enemy Invasion Will Be Defeated London, June 27. OROADCASTING lasi night, Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary for War, expressed confidence that Bri tain could throw sufficient forces against any attempts to land on her shores to-Reuter - 1,094 words
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Article36 1940-06-27 12 Washington, June 26. President Roosevelt hxs signed the $',702,000,000 Tax Bill.—Reuter Dr. Chung Keat Saik, House Physician, Grade m, S.S. Medical Service, has been seconded for service under the Government of Trengganu.36 words
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565 1940-06-27 12 .—Reuter. No Foreign War Policy Philadelphia, June 27. The Republican Party’s election platform, as prepared by the Resolutions Committee of the National Convention, declares that the Republican Party stands for Americanism, preparedness in peace, uo foreign war and strengthening the Army and Navy so that no.—Reuter. - 565 words
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Article55 1940-06-27 12 The June Mixed Foursomes, played at Glugor on 26th June, was wan by Mr and Mrs. R. H. A. Johnson. The cards returned were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. R.H.A. Johnson 47—12 =35 Mrs. A T. Aird and G. A. Maltby 43 7% =35% Miss Hislop55 words
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338 1940-06-27 12 Booklaw And Constant Light Also Expected To Do Well (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. ONLY a handful of spectators were at the track this morning, when quite a number of fast and interesting gallops were seen. The best workout was done by338 words
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167 1940-06-27 12 —Reuter. London, June 27. It is learned in authoritative circles in London that now that France has come to terms with Germany and Italy, the economic blockade exercised by the Allies will now be applied to the occupied zone in France. Ships carrying.—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article86 1940-06-27 12 THURSDAY. JUNE 27. TIN: Penang $129.75 Business done 125 tons Singapore $129.75 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36 jc Singapore Spot 36’c COPRA: Sundr ied $2.85 buyers Black Pepper Nominal IAPIOCA: Medium Nominal no Supplies Fair Seed $5.15 RICE: Indian Parboiled White Samba 164 lbs. s6.B' Red Samba 164 lbs.86 words
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Article360 1940-06-27 12 Handicaps For Saturday V Following are the handicaps i for last day of the Selangor Turf Club Summer meeting on Saturday. HORSES CLASS 2—DIV. I—6 FURS. EELGRASS 9.00 MYSTIC MUSIC 9.00 LORD TOMNODDY' 8.10 BOOKLAW 8.08 EASTER PARADE 8 07 DEPOT 8 07 SOLAR TIME 8 05360 words
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Article83 1940-06-27 12 Hollywood Eleanor Powell will marry Merrill Pye, studio art director, late this summer: June Lang, who had more boy friends than anyone in Hollywood, final ly succumbed to Johnny Roselli, a nonprofessional. It’s her second marriage the George Raft-Norma Shearer combination is still going strong; friends are wondering83 words
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Article34 1940-06-27 12 Reuter. French Ambassador In London Resigns Bordeaux June 25 M. Baudouin. Marshal Petain’s Foreign Minister, in a statement quoted by Havas Agency, stated that M. Corbin. French Ambassador in London, had resigned.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Advertisement367 1940-06-27 12 H<-ad OtC.ee> 2i(5 Penang Road, Ftuau Phone 1477 14 lb WiUi eXCeufiiou* Telegrams: ‘GMette’ Penang. Kates at Subscription for Pin an c GasetU aa«i Sunday Gasette. PINANG GAZETTF Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Forel Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4.0« Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 ''*.oo Yearly 30.00 36.0 u J*367 words
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