Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 February 1940
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Title Section22 1940-02-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILI No 33. Vol. XCVIII. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration138 1940-02-07 1 SIX-POINT ILAN SUBMITTED BY GOERING —Reuter. Poland To Cede F ormer Reich Territory CONFERENCE TO BE HELD lo Solve Economic Problems London, Feb. 7. A six-point peace 'plan, alleged to have been drafted by marshal Goering and approved by Hitler, has been announced by the.—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article1470 1940-02-07 1 ite Paper On “Asama Mary” Incident Rugby, Feb. 7. T HE correspondence between the British and Japanese Governments on the removal of German citizens from the As ima Maru” was issued as a White Paper this evening The correspondence ends with the British communication !ch. as—8.0. W - 1,470 words
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Article, Illustration57 1940-02-07 1 :.—Reuter. LORD TWEEDSMUIR is suffering from ro'ienssion as the result of a fal! inside Government House. At present he is resting comfortably. Lord Tweedsmuir’s secretary described his injury as “an ordinary concussion.” He did not believe that there is any reason for grave concern, though specialists have been:.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article48 1940-02-07 1 —Reuter. 10,000 Applications Too Many Sydney, Feb. 7. Although the recruiting drive will not =tart until next month there are already 60,000 applications for enlistment in the Australian section of the Empire air scheme and only 50,000 are wanted, states the Sydney Morning Herald. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article26 1940-02-07 1 TOMORROW—CHIN ESE NEW YEAR’S DAYBEING A PUBLIC HOLIDAY, THERE WILL RE NO ISSUE OF THE “PINANG GAZETTE.” PUBLICATION WILL BE RESUMED ON FRIDAY.26 words
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66 1940-02-07 1 —8.0. W. Rome, Feb. 7. Russia has hurriedly rushed zvork ou her fortifications all along the Manchukuo frontier following a breakdown in the boundary negotiations with Japan, according to the Red Star —quoted in a Moscow dispatch to the Stefani Agency. It is added that the—8.0. W. - 66 words
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Article92 1940-02-07 1 —Reuter. London, Feb. 7. Discussing the reasons 01 the inaction of the German Army on the Western Front one authority thought that it was possible that Hitler, whilst avoiding heavy losses and frontal attack, might be hoping to win the war by breaking the morale—Reuter. - 92 words
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493 1940-02-07 1 8.0. W. Rugby, Feb. 7. xchange of greetings between Zealand Prime Minister and 1 Dominions Secretary in a last evening, Mr. Savage rethe British Government of a ago did not greatly desire to Zealand and that when ntually brought about that was specially provided, 8.0. W. - 493 words
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Advertisement17 1940-02-07 1 ow* IL£- CATE yoUR ■tf r y z ■UKf ■yA 3 ;eW«> xsarv bTD Penang and 'POb.17 words
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Advertisement47 1940-02-07 1 BFSTf Agents for North hlalaga d I GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh, C7.S. S6A l 1 s 1 4 -X s x .JO\ < wwL? wifllU «ML {«ML FINEST and FRESHEST SELECTION OBTAINABLE ANYWHERE. cm PHONE PENANG—ISOO 1501 BUTTERWORTH —33 Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd.47 words
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11 1940-02-07 2 Renter. Renter. Renter. Renter.Renter. - 11 words
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200 1940-02-07 2 —Reuter. London, Feb. 6. In the House of Commons, Mr. Morrisson announced that rationing of butcher meat would be introduced on March 11. The ration would be on a value basis and would at the outset be at the rate of one shilling—Reuter. - 200 words
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Article78 1940-02-07 2 .—Reuter. Proposal To Reduced Fineness New Delhi. Feb. 6 A Bill aimed at the amendment of the the Budget Act was introduced at the Budget session of the Central Assembly by Sir Jeremy Raisman, Finance Member. It proposes to reduce the fineness in the present four anna.—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article76 1940-02-07 2 ;.—Reuter. Remained At Posts For Hours After Explosion London, February 6 Three workers at the Walthamabbv gunpowder factory, Leo OHagen, Stanley Sewell anc’i William Sylvester, we’re awarded the O.BE (Civil Division), ft ii stated that although they m ght have sought safety, they remained at their;.—Reuter. - 76 words
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124 1940-02-07 2 —Reuter. London, Feb. 6. The Government is launching a big anti-gossip campaign and posters will shortly be issued warning the nation against the dangers of careiess talk. People are specially warned not to mention the movement of ships, either mercantile or naval, or to ta’k—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article155 1940-02-07 2 .—8.0. W. Future Settlement Of Anglo-U.S. Difficulties Rugby, February 6 The sympathetic understanding between the United States and Britain and the sincere endeavours which have been made in both countries to appreciate the difficulties of each other arising out of the necessary war measures is well.—8.0. W. - 155 words
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Article70 1940-02-07 2 Reuter. Legislation Being Considered London, February 6 Mr. Chamberlain announced that the introduction of further legis’ation providing «or the imposition of the death penalty was being considered in the most serious type of cases of the leakage or d sclosure of information to the enemy.. Reuter. - 70 words
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Article658 1940-02-07 2 TOKYO, FEB. 6. THE FOREIGN MINISTER, MR. ARITA, TOLD THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT BRITAIN HAD EXPRESSED GREAT REGRET AT THE OCCURRENCE OF THE “ASAMA MARI INCIDENT SO NEAR THE JAPANESE CAPITAL WHICH HAD AROUSED SUCH PROFOUND JAPANESE INDIGNATION. “Asaina Maru’" Incident —Reuter. He said that.—Reuter. - 658 words
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116 1940-02-07 2 —Reuter. Mr. Gandhi Ready 7 Resume Talks Bombay, Feb. 6. MR. GANDHI emphasised that the Congress dem id s Were not modified as a result of yesterday’s intervii with the Viceroy and that the Congress Ministries would t j n out of office until—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article178 1940-02-07 2 Reuter. Bound By Indissoluble Ties To Crown Hyderabad. Feb. 6. “Our alliance with the Brit sh Government stood for two hundred years and the t es which bind us to the Crown are indissoluable,” declared Sir Akbar Hydari, President of the Hyderabad Executive Council, when referringReuter. - 178 words
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Article124 1940-02-07 2 Reuter London, February 6. Two explosions occurred at Euston railway station this morring. Both occurred in mailbags destined for Birmingham. One Past Office employee was slightly injured when unloading tne bags from the van. An explosion occurred at the Birmingham General Post Office while a sorter wasReuter - 124 words
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Article50 1940-02-07 2 —Reuter. London, February 6. The King held the first investiture of the war at Buckingham Palace when over two hundred people attended Men of all three services received decorations for acts of gallantry performed at the war. A number of trawler skippers also reveived decorations. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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112 1940-02-07 2 interests would be lost sight of.—Reu. ter. Viceroy’s Assurance To Mr. Jinnah New Delhi. Feb. 6 In an .agreed comma <-,i. followii» the talk between Mr. Ji. h and th» Viceroy, it is stated th t Mr. Jinnah urged on the Viceroy tht u atinterests would be lost sight of.—Reu. ter. - 112 words
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Article167 1940-02-07 2 8 British 6 Neutral Ships Sunk Last Week Rugby, February 6. Sinking due to enemy action for th» week ended midnight of February 4/5 comprise eight British ships of 25 069 toni and six neutral ships of 17.546 tons. The British vessels sunk were the steamerships “Eston” 1.487167 words
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Article63 1940-02-07 2 —8.0. W. Due To Higher Taxes A Petrol Rationing Rugby. February 6 The number of mechanically propelled road vehicles registered for ‘.he first tin» in Great Britain during December wai 9.595 compared with 35,181 in December 1938. The causes of this falling off are obviously—8.0. W. - 63 words
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Article51 1940-02-07 2 landed at Capetown under guard—Re ll, ter. Portuguese Liner Intercepted Capetown. Feb. 6 Six German subjects suspected of ho»tile activities were removed from th» Portuguese liner, “Nyassa.” by a British warship which intercepted the liner off the Cape coast. The Germans were landed at Capetown under guard.—Re ll,landed at Capetown under guard—Rell, ter. - 51 words
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Advertisement46 1940-02-07 2 I SL 1 Jb A I kJ*-. ■< ~<dy i Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day Jf J Ah! I see you did MACLEAHS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE Sales Representative: A. T. Gillespie, P.O. Box 217, Singapore If you use a solid dentifrice, try Macleans Solid Peroxide Dentifrice46 words
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Advertisement62 1940-02-07 2 Ip STEEL H I i WINDOW FRAMES j g FRENCH DOORS B H e c HI I B Equal to the best —'—M B imported makes* I B II w II B i i i "i I HI I’ MANUFACTURED BY I EASTERN MFC. CO1 1 W 1, River -oad.62 words
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202 1940-02-07 3 London. MR JUSTICE LEWIS, in the King’s E nch Division, described the evidence of a woman of 43 who was suing for breach of promise as “saturated with venom.” At the back of it, he said, was the ftiry of a woman scorned. He dismissed202 words
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Article48 1940-02-07 3 The chances of gas being used in air attacks on Britain are almost none, said Professor James Kendall, Professor f Chemistry in Edinburgh University, at Edinburgh recently. Experience had shown gas to be the least effective of any form of attack in war, he added.48 words
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577 1940-02-07 3 VISITORS FROM SINGAPORE, CHINA AND INDIA IAEBARRED by war conditions from travelling to Europe, a large influx of American tourists, estimated at 5,000 who will spend at least £500,0 00, is expected in Australia during 1940. New South Wales, Victorian and Queensland tourist bureau577 words
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Article96 1940-02-07 3 New Delhi. The Government of India announce the immediate recruitment of the first batch of. 40 Indian volunteers for emergency commissions in the Indian A_rm.y This is designed to supplement the normal supply of 60 Indian officers demy, and the aim is to train at96 words
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321 1940-02-07 3 London. ADOLF, the dog a German crew had to leave behind when their ship was captured, is now interned, like his masl t*i -he ship’s mate. Friends* League obtainrmission to take him off i he has arrived in Lon- don bj t: in. Sr321 words
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Article352 1940-02-07 3 London Finns Fear Bein<* Left Out London. Alarmed by the Government’s apparent intention to leave them out of the Wool Control scheme, London brokers and distributors are to hold a protest meeting at the Wool Exchange. Because the control is centred in Bradford, it is352 words
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78 1940-02-07 3 The Hague. DEMAND for German goods in Holland is rapidly declining. The Match and clock trade is a striking example of the result of the Dutch distrust and fear of Hitler. Until last September, German and Swiss goods were equally popular. Now many customers firndy78 words
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Article48 1940-02-07 3 Berlin. An appeal not to throw the skins of rabbits or other game into dustbins is made by the Berlin newspapers. “The fur of rabbits can be used for hat and textile manufactures, while the hides of stags can be used for leather.”48 words
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Advertisement227 1940-02-07 3 ,By Aooolntment TO K M. The King of Siam 14. H. The Suttan of Johore H. The Sultan of Peran j| PIN-POINT, PRECISION I\ Look at Elisabeth’s watch. l It’s lovely, isn’t it—even away from Elizabeth’s wrist. But surely truth is sacrificed for such elfin beauty I How can anything227 words
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Miscellaneous40 1940-02-07 3 i T J [Yp h V < X I iLX I V ■B W i jft i J. ->* WKOmw i jnw ■Bnw*' y JSBHj! 'W ADOLF Stockholm, eh Looks a barbaric sort of place. Suppose we try civilising it, Joe I40 words
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559 1940-02-07 4 Delegation In Course Of Malayan Tour CLAIMS NO POLITICAL CONNECTION Malacca. THE Chinese Islamic Delegation comprising Haji Ibrahim Ma Tien Ying, Imam Yacoob Ma Ta Wu and Mr. Othman Woo Kien Hsun is now in Malacca in the course of a tour of Malaya. The559 words
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Article, Illustration72 1940-02-07 4 back to France from leave Sergeant Fred Tenby left his 17-year-old wife, Maisie, with a dayold baby girl and her 13-month-old sister. “The baby was expected the day I arrived home,” said Tenby. “We were both disappointed it was not a boy.” Mrs. Tenby,72 words
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119 1940-02-07 4 Inquest Verdict Of Suicide Malacca. A verdict of suicide by jumping out of window was returned by Mr. J. G. Rappoport at the conclusion of an inquiry held last week into the death of Hee Choo Sin. a pa ient at the General Hospital. The119 words
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Article241 1940-02-07 4 SHOOTS DOWN NAZI PLANE rpO Kuala Lumpur-born Robert Vcase Jeff, 26-year-old son of Mr. Ernest Jeff, the wellknown Seremban lawyer, fell the distinction of shooting down the first German plane in the British Expeditionary Force area in France. The feat was officially recognised on Saturday, when241 words
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Article505 1940-02-07 4 A’eirs In Malay February 5. 1940 It is suggested that readers Should CUt OUt this II,;;. i J; Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members oj their households, thus helping > k ec p the Malay population in; nue d about the progress of th tear505 words
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Article254 1940-02-07 4 Effect Of Control On Imports One of the effects of the control of i® pc'ts into Malaya as part of the waruffl* Defence Regulations is likely to disappearance of 8 Tom shops. The import of toys from non-sterhnf countries is prohibited under the import regulations. The254 words
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Miscellaneous339 1940-02-07 4 Wishing All Our Chinese Friends Patrons A YEAR OF HAPPINESS PROSPERITY MOST LUXURIOUS I WHERE ONLY SELECTED BRITISH A B AIR CONDITIONED THEATRE J J F" PICT B CONTROLLED BY SHAW BROS. LTD., SINGAPORE > MAKE MERRY FOR THE CHINESE NEW YEAR’S 3 Shows To-day and To-morrow at S i:339 words
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Article88 1940-02-07 5 Large Gathering And Many Wreaths The funeral took place from his residence, No. 102, Burmah Road at 10 o’clock yesterday morning of Mr. Chee Boon for interment at the Mount Erskine Cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral and many tributes were88 words
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Article731 1940-02-07 5 DAY AND NIGHT ATTRACTIONS W/"AR-TIME Penang is prepar- ing to celebrate the Chinese New Year Holidays on a grand scale. For the past week merchants in Campbell Street, Penang Road and Kimberly Street, the local shopping centres have been doing extremely good business. The various sundry731 words
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Article278 1940-02-07 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL This week’s meeting of the Thursday Club on the Roof Garden of the Hotel Majestic will take the form of a debate in which the Y.M.C.A. of Kua’.a Lumpur will propose that cabarets be abolished in Malaya. A communique issued by the Controller of Rubber, Malaya, states that278 words
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Advertisement85 1940-02-07 5 POISONED KIDNEYS Fight Germs, Purify Blood and Stop Getting Up Nights To harmlessly flush poisons and acid from kidneys, to purify the blood and correct irritation of prostate and Wadder so that you can stop “getting up n.ghts,’’ get a package of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, (Dutch Drops in85 words
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Miscellaneous326 1940-02-07 5 h p;. inx Neong returns to the New t<‘ night with 3 new artists Mah k Kng. Chee Chan Wah and Leong Kok. Leong Seng Poh and Sin “A lx> ""g wi:i P erform as usual. To super cast will be added Yee Chow (h. Chinese Charlie Chaplin who 1V326 words
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Miscellaneous353 1940-02-07 5 The Management Extend Hearty New Year Greetings to Their Valued Patrons Friends. MAJESTIC OPENS TO-DAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 MATINEE AT REDUCED PRICES Here s Your Grand Chinese New Year Attraction! not SINCE “I AM A FUGITIVE FROM A CHAIN GANG” HAS THERE BEEN A PICTURE LIKE THIS. The Lovers of353 words
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Miscellaneous132 1940-02-07 5 WEDNESDAY, 7th FEBRUARY, 1946 Wembley Cabaret ‘CHINE 'E NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL’ To-night Dancing: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Spot Dances Non-Stop Dancing Two Orchestras in attendance Morales and His Swing Boys Louis L’m and .His Orchestra NOVELTIES BALLOONS ETC. Wembley Pa'.-k Ban Nin Cheng Cantonese Opera: “Chooi Tek Long132 words
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Miscellaneous227 1940-02-07 5 SPECIALLY ARRANGED FOR ONE PERFORMANCE ON CHINESE NEW YEAR’S EVE ONLY QUEEN’S PRESENTING THE WHOLE FIRST RUN SERIAL IN ONE COMPLETE SCREENING I 25 Spine-tingling Reels! AT A SPECIAL MIDNITE MATINEE TO-NIGHT AT 12 O’CLOCK BIGGER, GREATER, MORE THRILLING, MORE EXCITING THAN ANY OTHER SERIALS YOU’VE SEEN BEFORE F 7227 words
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Article457 1940-02-07 6 A CERTAIN musty maxim of childhood’s days warns us that we cannot eat our cake and have it also; yet it is the primary task of war finance to reconcile these incompatibles—to exhort the people to save without ceasing to spend. The solution of this problem457 words
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Article129 1940-02-07 6 REX CINEMA “Hollywood Cavalcade” (with Don Ameche and Alice Faye) 3, 6 15 and 9.30 p.m. “On Your Toes” midnight show. QUEEN S CINEMA “Romance Of Screenland” (Cantonese talkie) 6.30 9.30 p.m. “Phantom Empire” midnight matinee. MAJESTIC CINEMA “Dust Be My Destiny” with John Garfield and Priscilla129 words
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Article617 1940-02-07 6 ""Keoni; Hee Huai Chye” IT has been raining Chinese New A Year messages the past few days and 1 see no reason why I shouldn’t give one myself —if only in selfdefence. As a matter of fact, 1 have a brantub of seasonal wishes for all. To617 words
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Article582 1940-02-07 6 Wednesday, Feb. 7. AV /HAT is Hitler’s next move? According to one authority quoted by Reuter, it is possible that Hitler, while avoiding heavy losses on a frontal attack, is planning to fight Great Britain on sea and in the air, in the hope582 words
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Advertisement26 1940-02-07 6 BITULAC LIMITED Makers of ANTICORROSIVE, ALUMINIUM, AND RED LEAD PAINTS ALSO CEASROT WOOD PRESERVATIVE Enduring Protection Against Tropical Depreciation HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. AGENTS FOB MALAYA26 words
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Miscellaneous234 1940-02-07 6 PRITCHARD’S FOR Cold Storage Goods where everything is of the best DELICIOIJS COLD MEATS READY TO SERVE ■——B* Cooked Ham Palethorpes Ox Tongue Pork Pies Beef Tongue Veal Ham p eg Turkey Ham I >/ 2 lb. 1 lb. SIZE I Veal, Ham Breakfast Sausage Tongue Vienna Sausages Park Brawn234 words
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270 1940-02-07 7 B UL FIXED AT $3,000 IN BOTH CASES LAM CHOON KEE AND LORE PENG SEONG i S a result of raids conducted by the Penang Detective De- partment on February 6, three well-known local residents appeared in the Penang Middle Court this morning charged with270 words
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Article, Illustration46 1940-02-07 7 Sungei Patani. His Highness the Sultan of Kedah will be seventy-eight years of age tomorrow. Unlike previous years, Sungei Patani this year will celebrate the occasion with only the usual ‘kenduri’ which will be held at the Abdul Ramaniah Mosque tonight.46 words
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Article76 1940-02-07 7 Sentence of four months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the District Court yesterday morning, on a Chines* fancy goods hawker. Ng Choo Guan, who was convicted on a charge of volun tarily causing hurt to an Indian Mohamedan,76 words
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386 1940-02-07 7 Currency Transaction Affected By Finance Regulations Singapore. Money-changing establishments nearly 60 in number have not opened for business since Monday as a sequel to the recent Finance Regulations. How long their business, which are mainly carried on in changing local currency into either Indian rupees or386 words
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Article276 1940-02-07 7 Further Consignment Sent By Penang Women A FURTHER consignment of woollen garments for the troops, and hospital requirements for the Red Cross have been despatched this week from Penang. This is the fourth shipment of knitted goods, and the third of necessities for the wounded, to276 words
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Article49 1940-02-07 7 Singapore At a meeting held on Monday night between representatives of owners of pineapple factories in Singapore and Scfath Johore and representatives of their workers who have been on strike since Jan. 9, settlement was reached and nearly 2,500 men have returned to work.49 words
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Article92 1940-02-07 7 To Dispense With Clubhouse For Two Years AL the special general meeting of the Young Muslim Union, Penang he »1 last week the President, Mr. S M. Zainul Abidin proposed that the clubhouse be dispensed with for two years in order to augment the building fund. After92 words
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Article143 1940-02-07 7 (To The Editor, “Pinanig Gazette Sir, —I thoroughly endorse the remarks made by your correspondent “Rambler” yesterday with regard to the soot now being distributed gratis to the public along'Weld Quay by the Penang Harbour Board. I went to the Post Office yesterday, placed my143 words
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Article174 1940-02-07 7 A cheque for 56.300 has been received from Brunei for the Malaya Patriotic Fund. That is a remarkably generous contribution from so small a State. Liberal donations were received from all communities’— —Europeans, Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kedayans and others. The principal contribution was one of $l,OOO174 words
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Article257 1940-02-07 7 E. P. B - E. P. B. Heart-warming Drama At Ilex Great stars of today and film personalities of yesterday tell the heartwarming saga of the men and women who made Hollywood what it is today. This romance of the movies is presented in glorious tecnnicclour m “Hollywood Cavalcade,” the257 words
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Advertisement173 1940-02-07 7 r 1 —PROMOTION— HMMH X ON A OIGANTIC SCALE 1 1 THAT-S WHAT YOU WILL SEE WHEN YOU ATTEND A BOXING SHOW DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES 0 STAGED UNDER THE PERSONAL DIRECTION OF fiOHHfcl'"..";?:'] CAESAR M. HOUGHTON 1 THE PROMOTER WHO GARNERS THE BEST TALENT AVAILABLE FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT173 words
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Advertisement260 1940-02-07 7 STRANGE EACE POWDER TEST ASTOUNDS IDOOO WOMEIf a a 4' B M JaT /.,7j PROOF that < can look younger -4and lovelier! An amazing new discovery a/ r •l in face powders. A wonder- IrldKG iRH ful new ingredient which TEST beautifies the skin is skilfully ■E J blended with260 words
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Article449 1940-02-07 8 Weekly Rubber Market Review Singapore, Friday. VALUES have varied but slightly since our last report and the immediate trend of prices appears doubtful. Lower prices always bring out a spate of buying orders, but buyers withdraw again on any firmness. We do not look for any449 words
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Article214 1940-02-07 8 U. S. Figures For November Consumption of crude rubber by manufacturers in the United States during tht month of November, 1939. is estimates to be 54,322 long tons. This compares with 55,764 long tons during October. 1939, and represents a decrease of 2.6/7under October but is214 words
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Article96 1940-02-07 8 Penang, February 6 1940 (B'j Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/1 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentors 2/4 7/16 On Nev/ York Demand 46 15/16 Canadian 51 11/16 On France Demand 2060 1/496 words
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420 1940-02-07 8 Riverine Village Chinese Convicted Kuala Kangsar. I\/I AINTAINING that the bicycle was kept in his house by a relative who had since left, and refusing to give evidence until the police brought the man before the Court, Loke San, a middle-aged Chinese who was charged420 words
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Article54 1940-02-07 8 Ipoh. A young Indian estate labourer was found hanging from a tree on the banks of the Kinta River, near Chemor on Monday evening. He was dead. Some passers-by mad? the giMiesome discoverv and notified the police who conducted investigations. The body was Conveyed to54 words
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Article308 1940-02-07 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seller» Ampat 4/10} 5/3 A. Amalg. 6/3 6/9 A. Hitam 24/6 25/6 Bangrins 22/9 23/9 B. Selangors 1.57} 1.62} Hong Fatts 1.21} 1.24 Jelebu» 88 92 Johans 32 34 Kamras 2/ 2/3. Kam un tings 12/3 13/c K. Lan juts 22/ 22/6 Katus 24/308 words
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Article241 1940-02-07 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING .Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/ 5/4} A. Amalgamated» 6/ 6/6 Berjintais 10/3 11/ B. Selangors 1.50 1.60 Hitams 44 4« Hong Fatts 1.20 1.24 Jelebus 87} 92} Jelapangs 34 35/ Johans 30 33 K. Kamuntings 9/ 9/3cd K. Lanjuts 22/3 23/ Kamras 1/10} 2/1} Kramats 11/3 11/9241 words
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Article213 1940-02-07 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Ayer Molek 95 1.05 ex MINING Ampat 5/ 5/4} Austral Amal 6/3 6/9c Ayer Weng 85 90 Batu Selangor 1.57} 1.60 Berjuntai 10/6 11/ Hitam 42 45 Hong Fatt IJ2O 1 22} Johan 32 34 Jelebu 87} 90 K. Lanjut 22/ 22/6 Kamra213 words
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Article150 1940-02-07 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TINS Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/9 5/3 Ayer Hitam 23/6 21/6 Ayer Weng 90 85 Bangrin 22/6 34/ Batu Selangor 1.55 1.60 Hitam Tin 42} 45 Hong Fatt 1.20 1.25 Hongkong Tin 23/6 24/6 Jelapang 32/ 33/ Jelebu 87} 92} K. Kamunting 9/ 9/6 Kampong Lanjut 22/150 words
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Article275 1940-02-07 8 RUBBER Buyers SeDer» Allenbys t Ayer Panas 1.30 2 40 Bassetts 50 Batu Lintangs 1.02} 07 Bentas 97} j Borellis i. 42i 5} Brogas 55 Indragiris 1.30 Kempas 2.17} 22s Kuala Sidims X4Q Lunas 1.67} 1.77} Malaka Pindas 1.40 i jq Mentakabs 41 Nyalas 77} Pajams275 words
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Article142 1940-02-07 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £236. 10. 0 £236. 0. 0. “Forward £236. 10. 0 £236 0. 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot” $121.00 S* 2l 25 Business done 100 tons 75 tons PENANG “Spot” $121.00 i l2l 25 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 11 13|16d. “Forward 11 ll|l6d. SINGAPORE: “Spot” 37%c142 words
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Advertisement93 1940-02-07 8 BANKS Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals. Further particulars will be supplied on application. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated in British India) ENTRUST YOUR SAVINGS WITH THE INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK,93 words
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Article376 1940-02-07 9 I ceased A cquit ted By Distriet Judge £tlcLCCcl «••T ACCEPT the evidence of the prosecution’s witness, Jantan, but 1 do not think that his evidence can be regarded as reliable. This is a case of circumstantial evidence. “It seems to me that in each376 words
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Article108 1940-02-07 9 Settled Out Of Court Singapore. A civil suit in which Wong Yan Lai claimed about $4OO from P. C. Nathan, a Singapore lawyer, was withdrawn before Mr. G. L. Howe in the Singapore Civil District Court on Monday, on the application of the defendant, who stated that108 words
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579 1940-02-07 9 Four Sikhs On Trial For Murder Kuala Lumpur. FOUR Sikhs stood their trial for murder before Mr. Justice Cussen and two assessors on Monday morning at the opening of the first session of the 1940 Selangor Assizes. The four accused. Sardara Singh, Bhagwan579 words
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Article229 1940-02-07 9 Life Of Silence And Seclusion Singapore. A new building to house more nuns is under construction at the Convent of the Carmeilte Nuns, at Bukit Theresa, Singapore. The nuns, who now number nine, are of an Order requiring an austere and contemplative life. They do no229 words
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Article113 1940-02-07 9 To Attend Tobacco Sales Singapore. Founder of one of the largest cigar manufacturing concerns tn America, Baytik Cigars Incorporated, Mr. Samuel Bayuk, arrived in Singapore on Monday on his way to Medan, Sumatra, to supervise the purchase of tobacco. The sale of Sumatra tobacco113 words
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Article211 1940-02-07 9 Dead Duck Causes Altercation Malacca. Charging each other with using abusive language, Mabie Nonis, a Eurasian woman, and Ismail min Mohamed Nox’, a maiay car-driver, appeared on summonses before Mr. J. G. Rappoport in the Police Court on Tuesday. Mabie Nonis said that she lives in211 words
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Article372 1940-02-07 9 Representative On State Council That the Indian community of Selangor are pleased with Government’s nomination of their representative on the State Council was given concrete proof on Saturday when no fewer than 21 Indian organisations joined in entertaining Mr. K. K. Benjamin, the well-known Selangor372 words
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234 1940-02-07 9 Accused Sa vs W oman Was Promised In Marriage Singapore. Found guilty of murdering a woman to whom he said he had been promised in marriage, Teh Ah See was sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Pedlow at the Assizes on Monday after a234 words
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Advertisement159 1940-02-07 9 best to build up Health and B Strength after W Malarial Xi Fever is the answer The soothing, tonic and restor- the East, where it is largely used» ative qualities of Angier’s Emulsion not only for building up aftei make it invaluable for healing the fevers, but also for lung159 words
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Miscellaneous1474 1940-02-07 9 p jtL Okk «8B tIH y HH fiw V m ws 4BMv* rO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING o. B. C. News In English TRANSMISSION—FIVE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. <. B B. C. GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) G SC 9.58 Mc/s (3132 mj (Local Time) gse 1186 Mc/s (25 29 m.)1,474 words
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Miscellaneous294 1940-02-07 9 and weather. 1.25 Matinee concert. 2.10 News and weather (repeated). 2.20 Close down. 4.50 Time signal. Programme preview. 4.53 Tea concert. 5.50 The eagle’s nest. 6.20 Swing music. 6.50 News and weather. 7.15 Albert Sandler and his orchestra. 7.3 G Various soils 7.50 Two operetta selections. 8.05 The watchman on294 words
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Article, Illustration261 1940-02-07 10 Vital Difference Between Congress And Viceroy’s Offer PROPOSED MEETING WITH MR. JINNAH DEFERRED Bombay, February 6 Mr. Gandhi has issued a statement on his conversation with the Viceroy in which he states that the vital difference between the Congress demand and the Viceroy’sI.—Reuter. - 261 words
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166 1940-02-07 10 •.—Reuter. Budapest Comment On Meeting Budapest, Feijruary 6. Political circles here receivea with polite reserve the communique issued after the Balkan Conference at Belgrade. They consider the relations of the Entente primarily concerned Bulgaria and that Hungary’s relations with its northern and south-eastern neighbours cannot•.—Reuter. - 166 words
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35 1940-02-07 10 ,—Reuter Copenhagen, Feb. 6. A Berlin message states that a 52-year-old German from Baldenweher was sen fenced to three years’ hard labour tor listening-in to British and French i-adio broadcasts.—Reuter,—Reuter - 35 words
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Article96 1940-02-07 10 —Reuter. Naval Attack More Logical Paris, February 6 “If Germany is planning a spring offensive it would be more logical if it took the form of a great naval offensive with submarines and planes taking part,” declares M. Charles Morice in the Petit Parisien. Pointing out.—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article61 1940-02-07 10 .—Reuter. MEN TAKEN FROM “ASAMA MARL” Tokyo, February 6. It is announced that the British Government has agreed to surrender to Japan nine of the twenty-one Germans taken off the “Asama Maru" it j s added that the Japanese Government is not satisfied with part.—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article39 1940-02-07 10 —Reuter 3.000.000 Poles Lose Their Lives Paris, Feb. 6. Three million Poles are estimated to have died since the beginning of September as a result of German oppressive measures, according to the Petit Parisien.— Reuter—Reuter - 39 words
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837 1940-02-07 10 PRESSURE EXERTED IN SOUTH KWANGSI Heavy Fighting Also Taking Place West Of Suivuan J Chungking, February 6 Chinese forces in South Kwangsi are launching a counterattack in an effort to turn back the Japanese drive from Nanning. In an endeavour to turn the—Reuer. - 837 words
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Article112 1940-02-07 10 —Reuter Over 110 Persons Known To Be Killed Chungking, February 6 The latest reports received here from Kunming on the Yunnan railway bombing state that the number of those dead or injured probably totals between 200 and 300 while the number of persons known to be.—Reuter - 112 words
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Article79 1940-02-07 10 .—Reuter. Inquest On Death Of Seaforth Highlander Shanghai. February 6 The name of the Seaforth Highlander who was found shot In the barracks here on Sunday morning is Private David a native of Glasgow. This was revealed at the inquest wine was opened today. Deceased has serv with.—Reuter. - 79 words
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Advertisement271 1940-02-07 10 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Angeles* vta n paciflc via Panama. This service will be inaugurated by:— S.S. “CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS” LOADING AT PENANG 18th FEBRUARY For full particulars enquire at SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. Agents. AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. 21 Beach Street Telephone 1421-2 Direct Sailings to America SINGAPORE TO U.271 words
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Advertisement61 1940-02-07 10 PASSENGER FREIG» 1 SERVICE LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private BatbExcellent Cuisiha 4 Port HOMEWARD: to Aden, r Palestine, Marsei; es, Rotterdam, Copenhagen a din avia. OUTWARD: to Bar ‘5 k 0 n?h8 j Manila, Hongkong, Shang Japan. M H’or particulars regarding fares, etc., please apPJ I The East Asiatic61 words
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540 1940-02-07 11 Ball Directed At Umpire After Stern Warning 4 DISCREDITABLE display of temper occurred on the Es- planade yesterday in the hockey match between the Old Frees’ Association and the Penang Recreation Club which was won by the former by three goals to540 words
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Article204 1940-02-07 11 PROGRAMME FOR K.L. TOURNAMENT The Penang Colts will be travelling down to Kuala Lumpur to participate in the Malayan Colts Tournament for the second time. They will leave Penang tonight) by the night mail and return by the night mail from K.L. on Sunday. The Penang204 words
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159 1940-02-07 11 London. Tall, slim, and completely unselfconscious, Barrie Smith, 15-years-oid schoolboy, of Wisbech, won the boys’ billiards championship at Brighton. He beat a hot favourite for the title in Walter Cox, of Bridgwater, a pokerfaced lad who, although slightly older than Smith, scarcely159 words
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Article181 1940-02-07 11 Trip To Ipoh During Holidays Following the success of their trip to Taiping and Ipoh a little over two year:.' ago, the Young Ansonians Badminton Party are travelling to Ipoh again tomorrow. Two matches will be played. The first, comprising four singles and the same number of doubles,181 words
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Article61 1940-02-07 11 Club’s Programme For February Batu Gajah, February 6 The fo’lowing is the programme of the Gopeng Gymkhana Club for the month of February:— Friday, February 9: Pigeon Shoot. Half yearly meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 11: Match against Ipoh Turf Club at Ipoh. Friday, February 16: Mixed61 words
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554 1940-02-07 11 LAST SEASON’S COMPETITIONS AND ACTIVITIES The foFowing is the annual report of the Badminton Association of Malaya for the year ended November 30, 1939: OFFICE-BEARERS President: Mr. J. L. Woods, Perak. Vice-Presidents: Mr. Ho Liang Tian, (Selangor;; Mr. G. H. Goh (Penang); Mr.554 words
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Article, Illustration755 1940-02-07 11 James Butler - r PHE war between the Boxing Board of Control and Messrs; Sydney Hulls and Jack Solomons is to continue. The recent meeting at the Board’s offices put an end to any possibility of a peaceful settlement. Southern Area Council had arranged for the two “rebels”755 words
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Article95 1940-02-07 11 THE official statement of the British Boxing Board of Control was:— “The administrative stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control received the Southern Area Council, accompanied by Mr. Sidney Hulls and Mr. Jack Solomons. The administrative stewards came to the following decision:— ‘lf Mr. Sidney Hulls and Mr.95 words
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Article103 1940-02-07 11 Today at the Waterfall Gardens from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. March El Capitan Sousa Selection a Waltz Dream Strauss Waltz QuandL’amour Meurt Cremieux Overture Orpheus In Der Unterwelt Offenba"4i Selection Tonight’s, The Night Rubens Intermezzo The Fairy’s Rendezvous Lautenschlager Fox Trot Grandma Said Wrubel TO-MORROW To-morrow on103 words
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Advertisement134 1940-02-07 11 < Ji Bui W itr lUufiiaicd Booklet to the Mam/etturm I diamond metal products co,, LTD. I 501, KAMPONC BAHRU ROAD, I SINGAPORE. I Ask for descriptive folder (C) THE BEST DIET DURING CONVALESCENCE After operations, or wasting and other diseases, you feel so weak and exhausted that you wonder134 words
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Advertisement371 1940-02-07 11 i 2\\ 4a? I i ky r -4, ENDED BY YEAST-VITE* Yeast Vite is the Wonder Quick Pain Reliever and Tonic which everybody talks about. Why? Because it does such wonderful things which MAKE people talk about it! THOUSANDS of grateful tributes tell hoU Yeast-Vite Relieves Rheumatism and Lumbago, Stops371 words
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174 1940-02-07 12 Artful Sailor At His Best: Straight Flight In Form p Singapore, Today. VERY few horses were exercised this morning at Bukit Timah and the majority of these were from Bowden’s Stable. The first out were Straight Flight, Happy Sal and Dancing Foam, who went174 words
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Article225 1940-02-07 12 Reuter. Damage Done By Snowfall Of January 27 London, Feb. 7. r PHE great snowfall of Jan. 27 left behind it nationwide loss A and damage worse than anything in all this century’s weather records. From North Scotland to the Southern Counties, there have comeReuter. - 225 words
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Article52 1940-02-07 12 —Chinese Central News. $33,515 For Flood Refugees Chungking, Feb. 3. The Secretariat of the Central Kuomintang Headquarters has handed over $33,515 representing the voluntary contributions solicited by various Kuomintang headquarters throughout the country to the National Relief Commission for the relief of flood refugees in Hopei Province. Chinese!.—Chinese Central News. - 52 words
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Article85 1940-02-07 12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7. TIN: Penang $121.50 Business done 100 tons Singapore $121.50 «ÜBBER; Penang Spot 37gc Singapore Spot 37gc COPEA: Sundried $4.16 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $5.50 sellers Fair Seed $4.85 sellers «ICE: Indian Parboiled 133 lbs. $6.20 New Crop Old Crop Rangoon Parboiled No. 185 words
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Article207 1940-02-07 12 .—Reuter. 720,000 Casualties In Last War: Only 1,500 Now FRANCE READY London, Feb. 7. “During the last war up to the end of 1914 France lost 720,000 killed. During the present war to the end of January (a similar period of five months) the total losses of.—Reuter. - 207 words
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85 1940-02-07 12 CREW Rest Picked Up By Another Vessel London, February 6. The Admiralty has informed the Cana dian Pacific Company that the cargo steamer, “Beaverburn,” 9.874 tons was torpedoed off the South-West Coast of England It is learned that some of the crew of tl.e “Beaverburn”85 words
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Article73 1940-02-07 12 .—8.0. W Scheme Working Smoothly Rugby, Feb. 6 The Food Ministry today stated that the Minister will announce the commencement of the date and the quantity of meat rationing very shortly. The adverse weather conditions have affected the transport which is largely concerned in the working of the.—8.0. W - 73 words
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Article906 1940-02-07 12 Latest List Issued By The Food Controller Following are latest milk prices issued by the Food Controller in aS. S. Government Gazette. Extraordinary published on Monday. Per case of 48 tins each of 14 oz., unless otherwise described. Any Brand not specified below —Retail 18% cents per906 words
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Article58 1940-02-07 12 —BO.W Mr. Laurence Cowlier Appointed Rugby, Feb. 6. The King has been graciously pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Laurence Cowlier, Counsellor in the Foreign Office, to be His Majesty’s Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Oslo in succession to Sir C. Dormer who will—BO.W - 58 words
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Advertisement374 1940-02-07 12 BANK HOLIDAYS PENANG The Exchange Banks will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Bth and 9th February 1940, which have been proclaimed Bank Holidays. (CHINESE NEW YEAR) The Telegraphs Ordinance (Chapter 72) Electrical Interference with Broadcast Reception caused by Universal (Commutator) type Electric Motors in Alternating Current Supply Areas. NOTICE374 words
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Advertisement548 1940-02-07 12 Office) 216 Penang Road. Penan, Phone 1477 1478 with Pitonc Telegrams: Kates of Subscription for rlnan t Gau* u and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S Delivery F.M S Monthly $2.50 $3.00 «Too" Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearlv 15.00 13.00 I? $2 Yearly 30.C0 36.00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local s.S. Quarterly FsLso‘548 words
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