Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 September 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section23 1940-09-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY j^Q t 219- Vol. xcvin. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS23 words
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Article, Illustration717 1940-09-04 1 Anglo-U.S. Agreement Now Effective NO CONGRESSIONAL ACTION Naval Board Appointed To Fix Location Of Bases Washington, September 4. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT enclosed in his message to Congress the opinion: of the Attorney-General, Mr. Robert Jackson, dated August 27 with regard to ihis authority to consunmateReuter. - 717 words
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83 1940-09-04 1 —REUTER. WASHINGTON, SEPT. 1 THE FACT THAT MR I H EC II I E L HAD REITERATED THROUGH LORD LOTHIAN THAT BRITAIN WOULD NEVER SURRENDER OR SINK THE BRITISH FLEET LED REPORTERS TO < P E C I L A T E—REUTER. - 83 words
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Article273 1940-09-04 1 .—Reuter. Channel Coast STILL ON AFTER TWO HOURS London, September 4 Bombardment of the French Channel CSoast is still continuing fiercely after two horns. Terrific explosions shook this side of the Channel and great flashes from bursting bombs, shells and flares lit the coast line at.—Reuter. - 273 words
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Article46 1940-09-04 1 LOR D HORNE DEAD —8.0. W. frontier Chancellor Of Exchequer Rugby, Sept. 3. Horne, who was Chancellor in I>2l and 1922 died today, aged 69. In years he devoted himself to business and was Chairman of the Great ®stem Railway antj. other large corbwations.— 8.0. W.—8.0. W. - 46 words
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Article37 1940-09-04 1 —Reuter. IRO Lives Saved In August London, Sept. 3. cited lives were saved by *teh lifeboats during the month of 101 lifeboats were launched is more than the total for the five last war. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article40 1940-09-04 1 ft y < **ute r Berlin, Sept. 3. *hi. i <>' om Herne state that planes a t a greet height over Swit- ;iin 8 the night entered via ctnit via Chiasso in the viH«nter Eastern Italian lakes.ft y < **uter - 40 words
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76 1940-09-04 1 Tokyo, Sept. 4. Questioned about the report that Japan has sent French Indo-China an ultimatum, the Japanese Foreign Office spokesman declared: “There is absolutely nothing to it.”—Reuter. —Reuter. Saigon, Sept. 4. An official communique states that the Japanese on Sunday presented an ultimatum to the—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article116 1940-09-04 1 .—Reuter. More Support For De Gaulle London, September 4 Tahiti, the seat of the capita txt the French Group' Society islands in Pacific, was rallied to General De Gaulle. According to a Wellington message, the French Pacific islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Paumotus by 5.564 votes to.—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article126 1940-09-04 1 —Reuter. London, Sept. 4. It is stated on behalf of the Netherlands Government that the Netherlands Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Dr. De Geer, has resigned for reasons of health. Queen Wilhelmina has accepted Dr De Geer's resignation and Professor P. S. Gerbrandy. Minister of Justice, will—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article104 1940-09-04 1 —Reuter. 1-3 British Vessels Sunk Last Week London. Sept. 3 The Admiraltj announces that mercantile losses due to enemy action for the week ended August 25/26 were 13 British, ships of 69.340 gross cons, one Allied ship of 1,718 tons and two neutral ships of 8.692 tons. For—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article162 1940-09-04 1 -Reuter R.A.F. Raids On Italy And Germany London, Sept. 4 New targets in Germany and Italy were attacked by aircraft of the Bomber Command last night, states an Air Ministry communique. Dynamite works at Schlebusch, NorthEast Cologne and an important railway junction in the San Pier-Claportrophe area-Reuter - 162 words
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Advertisement26 1940-09-04 1 IwN' 111 M ~i i Hr MNvGATE’ L? Z %W .-^■^s f T y v WSSh for North Malaya Penang:— gjORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh.26 words
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Advertisement31 1940-09-04 1 SPECIAL EDITION For full race results and latest war cables, read this evening’s special edition of the “Pinang Gazette” which will be on sale on the streets shortly after 6.30 p.m.31 words
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Advertisement81 1940-09-04 1 LOOKf- I mkW cj /S’ Bpsrf Agents for North Malaya A GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LT Penang and Ipoh. JJaBPR I xiC Ause i» CX Jc” prevent V VL •~^THc-O-l' aS u Such P re A M and b<» lh I cis \°°dd the sk° u 7 e e Lodern- -AV b81 words
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126 1940-09-04 2 ERESIDENT ROOSEVELT ANNOUNCES... Reuter. 50 DESTROYERS IN EXCHANGE OF WEST INDIES BASES Gifts "Generously Given And Gladly Accepted” Washington, September 3. President Roosevelt has notified Congress of the agreement between the United States and Great Britain under which the United States will lease naval. Reuter. - 126 words
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Article372 1940-09-04 2 —Reuter. London, September 3. Far from waning, the British Colonies’ ea rlier .assurances of solidarity with the M >ther Country are being increasingly implemented in practical ways, according to a message given by Lord Euloyd to Reuter. Lord 1 uyd declares that the Colonial Empire of—Reuter. - 372 words
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Article124 1940-09-04 2 Reuter. Overseas Banks To Co-operate Shanghai, Sept. 3. Set regulations whereby Chinese banks and their branches overseas will co-operate with the Bank of China in absorbing capital from overseas. Chinese in order to stabilise China’s foreign exchange position has now been promulgated by the Ministry of FinanceReuter. - 124 words
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Article49 1940-09-04 2 —Reuter. 1.000 Monthly Now Reached New York, Sept. 3. The plane production in the United States is now a thousand a month and will reach the figure of two thousand monthly early next year, according to an announcement by the National Defence Commission in Washington.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article189 1940-09-04 2 .—Reuter. 550 Personnel And 220 Planes Weekly London. Sept. 3 The losses of German, Air Force per*®hnel are conservatively estimated at 550 weekly since May 10. Planes definitely destroyed in the same period are reckoned to be 220 weekly. However, comments Reuter s air correspondent..—Reuter. - 189 words
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Article108 1940-09-04 2 B O.W, Dramatic Stage Of War Reached Rugby, Sept. 3. When the House of Commons resumes its sessions on 'Thursday, the Prime Minister will deliver a speech on the’■war situation which is awaited with exceptional interest. In the view of legislators. a dramatic stage in warB O.W, - 108 words
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Article83 1940-09-04 2 Reuter Italian Air Attack On British Warships Rome. Sept. 3. An Italian communique reports a battle between British warships and Italian aircraft in the Mediterranean It says that the warships were repeatedly bombed and claims that an aircraft-carrier, a battle ship, a cruiser and a destroyerReuter - 83 words
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Article246 1940-09-04 2 ’—Reuter. London, Sept. 3 Britain’s blockade will slowly but relentlessly undermine Germany’s strength. This conviction was confidently expressed to Reuter by Mr. Dalton, Minister of Economic Warfare, reviewing the effects of the first year. Germany had a flying start in having bent all her economic’—Reuter. - 246 words
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Article85 1940-09-04 2 —BOW. Increased Interest In Home Industrials London Sept. 3. The Stock Exchange was quiet but steady with Kaffirs attracting support both from Cape and local sources. The final stages saw increased interest in home, industrials, hence the closing quotations were frequently fractionally higher while gilt-edged finished unchanged to—BOW. - 85 words
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Article176 1940-09-04 2 >. —Reuter. London, September 3. “A solemn pledge to which all may subscribe” was proposed by the chairman at the meeting of the National I>efence Public Interest Committee in London today. It reads: “In this, the first anniversary of the war. we, who enjoy the citizenship>.—Reuter. - 176 words
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285 1940-09-04 2 -MR. EDEN London, September 3. Tills need for special watchfulness against an attempt at invasion during the next few weeks was stressed by Mr. Eden, speaking at the National Defence of Public Interest luncheon. Mr. Eden opened with a tribute to the Prime—Reuter. - 285 words
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379 1940-09-04 2 Turned Back By R.A.F. Anti A.-A. Guns Rugby, Sept. 3. A determiued and extensive attempt by the German Air Force to break the British defences was made during the forenoon when heavy contingents of bombers with fighter escorts made at least three main thrusts towards—Reuter. - 379 words
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Article417 1940-09-04 2 8.0. W. Calm Behaviour Of The Public During Raids The work and social life of London suffers relatively httle disturbance during thf air raids and neutral observers are much impressed with the calm behaviour of the public. Mr. Edward Murrow, American commentator. speaking from London last8.0. W. - 417 words
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Article31 1940-09-04 2 —Reuter. Malta, September 3. A strong formation of enemy aircraft approached Malta at midday yesterday but were turned back before crossing the coast line, no bombs being dropped.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article341 1940-09-04 2 —Reuter. Admiralty's Message Of A ppreciation Rugby September 3 The following message has been sent to the Fleet: “The Board of the Admiralty wish to express to officers and men the» sincere appreciation for the devotion te duty and cheerfulness for which the wort of the—Reuter. - 341 words
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Article41 1940-09-04 2 Reuter. riALI Ill*'.' t 3 London, Sept rt Chirf Commissioner Frank Barre 1 the Salvation Army in Fr al e ga j_ in Paris, has been lntern< iJ Lietrt' vationist representative in ..med--Colonel H. B Estill, is also iReuter. - 41 words
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Article168 1940-09-04 3 FRENCH circles in London believe that sensational changes will occur In France in the next few weeks states the Sunday Chronicle. Marshal Petain, it is stated, is now preparing to retire in the face of increasing criticism from the German press. An indication of the168 words
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Article2532 1940-09-04 3 Reams have been written about Nazidom, but author Oswald Dutch has produced one of the most fascinating series of Nazi biographies yet put between two covers. His recently published “Hitler’s Twelve Apostles” (Arnold, 10s. 6d.) throws the characters of the men who guide the German destiny into2,532 words
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Article456 1940-09-04 3 Punjab Premier’s Appeal JHELUM. SIR SIKANDER HYAT KHAN, Premier of the Punjab, who is on a visit to Jhelum district, one of the most important recruiting areas of the province, addressed a huge gathering of Zamindars at Jalalpur Kiknan, 40 miles from Jhelum. Referring to456 words
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Article54 1940-09-04 3 News has been received in Singapore of the death at the Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Rangoon, on Aug. 5, of Mr. C.A. Sreedhar, a member of the Indian Youth League, Singapore. Mr. Sreedhar left Singapore in April this year on a bicycle tour to India54 words
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Article272 1940-09-04 3 Eight Spitfires Join Active Units London.. PLIGHT Spitfires, purchased with the rupees subscribed to the East India Fund took to air at a British aerodrome recently and thereby became an active unit in the ranks of R.A.F. fighters. Each machine bore a panel on its fuselage272 words
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Article106 1940-09-04 3 Bangalore. Lord Baden-Powell, Chief Scout of the World, has conferred upon Rajadharmaprasakta K. Shankaranarayana Rao, retired Judge of the Mysore High Court, and Chief Scout Commissioner in Mysore, the high distinction of “The Order of the Silver Wolf” in recognition of the meritorious services rendered106 words
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Advertisement20 1940-09-04 3 Columbia RECORDS NOTES? tram mark X ARE THE X BEST ..MAG' c NOTES< X «ore/' X ROBINSON PIANO Co. PENANG20 words
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Miscellaneous53 1940-09-04 3 |Qfr 3 <3 tSH®p5k o i tS&,' A »w! z -VJBtf fe r^zC^-z < A> z f» i x SshR KsfcPxA \1 Bwljy <Ai ?nT IH^a■ v IK t AKsIS >? S IX > £jgff M fflllRSyjr MMmMW>\ -y wSSt^. Jf I|kx jfr: II I S M E S S53 words
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850 1940-09-04 4 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS IN SINGAPORE Singapore. “W.'E shall never forget the bombardment of Rotterdam, W the massacre of thousands of innocent women and children” said Mr. H. M. J. Fein. Dutch Consul-General in Malaya, at a gathering of nearly 1,500 Dutch subjects—European and Asiatic—at the Dutch850 words
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Article391 1940-09-04 4 August 31. 1940. Di-khabarkan bahawa 700 buah kapal terbang Jerman telah mengambil bahagian da lam seranuan siang hari di-atas British sa-malam. Kapal2 terbang musoh itu telah melalui pantai tenggara England dalam tiga puak saperti ombak da-tang-nya lepas sa-puak sa-puak. Lima puloh tiga buah daripada kapal2391 words
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Article360 1940-09-04 4 Couple Bound (her Kuala Lumpur. Remarking that the circumstances of the case were such that an imposition of a fine would do no ope any good, Raja Ayoub, the Third Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, bound over an English-speaking Chinese. Sim Tiang Hoe and his wife Yong360 words
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198 1940-09-04 4 Singapore. Hearing his last inquiry as acting Singapore Coroner, before retirement, Mr. Walter MacQuarrie returned a finding of “death by misadventure,” in a case in which two Chinese lost their lives when a junk struck a mine off Singapore on the night of Aug.198 words
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Article254 1940-09-04 4 FRIEND FOUND STARRED THROUGH HEART Kuala Lumpur TN the Assize Court on Monday morning before Mr. x Cussen and two assessors, a young Javanese YuMif Haji Hussein stood his trial on a charge of the murder o| compatriot, Rusti alias Cheput bin Kromokerjo, at Eah254 words
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Article265 1940-09-04 4 Absence Of Plague In Ports PLAGUE A satisfactory feature is that plague has not been reported from any of the eastern ports during the past five CHOLERA The chief features are the high prevalence at Cawnpore, steady incidence at Calcutta and Shanghai, and the first265 words
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Article210 1940-09-04 4 $l5O Fine For Man Who Pleaded Guilty Kuala Lumpur. Ang Chong Koay, ap English s-peaking Chinese, was fined $l5O in default 3 months’ rigorous imprisonment by Raja Ayoub, the 3rd Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday morning when he pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving money.210 words
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91 1940-09-04 4 Madame Chiang’s Message AllahabadVijayalakshin! received the "chiang munication from Mada: v Kai-shek: t rf ••’On behalf of the Ohrna. I take great P < extending to you a n;; hell rty bers your delegati' wuntr> welcome) to visit our Betruise of the dab) minute bombing91 words
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Advertisement151 1940-09-04 4 ijggK tgjj Mel wilt IqHI t I 11 """A ft Danger signal for your teeth Your teeth may be strong and Start using Gibbs S.R. right white—but if your toothbrush is away—use it twice daily stained with blood the chances Gibbs S.R. contains Sodium are you’ll soon lose those nice151 words
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Miscellaneous46 1940-09-04 4 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson j xTvl vu C/ A-Y \rßj' Ar HORACE (The Horoscope Fan) Sept. 4. A unique opportunity presents itself whereby you will be able to override authority and do something you have wanted to do for some time. Avoid, overdoing it.46 words
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Article117 1940-09-04 5 Collision With Lorry At Weld Quay A Tamil coolie was killed following collision with a motor lorry, at Weld Qway near Church Street Ghaut yesterday, when the lorry, which was parked at Weld Quay with its back towards the sea suddenly left its Parking place and117 words
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Article49 1940-09-04 5 Madam Butterfly,” a Cantonese talkie, depicting a story of the Chinese Mercantile Marine in Hong Kong, open’d to good houses at the Queen’s Theatre yesterday. The picture presents a modern romance with Hong Kong as its background The film is full of music and comedy.49 words
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Article47 1940-09-04 5 ‘‘he 615 p.m performance of ‘For I‘reedoni" at the Queen’s Cinema on Fria>iy, September 6, will be in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. “For Freedom” tells the story of the River Plate Battle Mid the rescue of the Altmark prisoners47 words
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999 1940-09-04 5 I )id Clothes And Linen Needed Mrs. J. Aitken has sent us the following account of the progress at Penang, j during last month, of the work of collecting and mending old clothes, I blankets and linen, and of making new clothes, blankets, etc999 words
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Article67 1940-09-04 5 Cowboy Picture And Film Of Wonder Dog A double feature programme, “The Old Barn Dance” starring Gene Autry, the Singing Cowboy, and “The Test” with Rin-Tm-Tin Jr the Wonder Dog, is now showing at the Mejestic Theatre. “The Old Barn Dance” is a splendid Western story “The67 words
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Miscellaneous248 1940-09-04 5 A British Picture of Merit Secured For Screening At STARTS TODAY With 3 Shows at 3 6. Z 5 9.30 p.m. British Lion presents GORDON HARKER in “NO PARKING” From the Original Story “The Little Fellow” By Carol Reed. A Herbert Wilcox production.. With Leslie Perrins Irene Ware MAJESTIC LAST248 words
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Miscellaneous315 1940-09-04 5 AIR-CO J 9 Last Three Shows TO-DAY E HOLLYWOOD GOES TO I B COLLEGE WITH BEAUTY I H ON THE R AMpAGE I fl THE NEW Redheaded K Menace from Hollywood vk Inete- Lana Turner 1 clamour] fe- coos J Oy tvt Lew AYRES-Una TURNER W* < RICHARD CARSON TOM315 words
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Miscellaneous334 1940-09-04 5 HIM TE BRITISHERS! THE DAY WILL SOON COME WHEN O HITLER" (BEAST OF BERLIN > WILL BE LIKE IS wf Q XI JI u W/ i E fl N jbW- s To-morrozv’s “FOR FREEDOM” with Will Fyffe and Officers and Men of H.MS. “Exeter” and “Ajax” PRODUCED WITH THE COOPERATION334 words
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Article415 1940-09-04 6 ZOOMING on top of the continned run of R.A.F. victories, the announcement of the Anglo-U.S. agreement transferring 50 over-age American destroyers to Britain in return for West Indies bases, is the most cheering news in a month of glorious events. Its significance goes beyond the mere transfer415 words
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Article137 1940-09-04 6 QUEEN'S CINEMA “Madam Butterfly” (Chinese picture) 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA "These Glamour Girls” with Lew Ayres and Lana Turner 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA "The Old Barn Dance’ and "The Test” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Gordon Harker in137 words
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Article352 1940-09-04 6 For Punters Only IRONAC MACDONAL had heard a rumour that his neighbour Moses was obtaining some remarkably good racing information. But Moses was a close; secretive kind of man, from whom it was difficult to obtain much in the way of a tip. However. Donal thought he352 words
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Article652 1940-09-04 6 Wednesday, Sept. 4. 4 LL war news today must give place to an event of even greater import—the conclusion of the Anglo-U.S. agreement for the exchange of destroyers and West Indies bases. GPHIS greatest possible satisfaction is felt in London, says Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent.652 words
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Advertisement324 1940-09-04 6 X "'^•■^ei/ ‘1 STOUT FELLER Where are you going with that whacking big black, cheroot. Not axe p after last night...” j I don’t like the way you say* not “rm going to do a little defotesta- a j (er lasf j detect a certain tion, Bertie. There s a324 words
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Advertisement35 1940-09-04 6 WHEN BUYING TIN PROVISIONS 4?ways Specify. del monte PRODUCTS are known the world over. o OBTAIN AJMJE AT Ai! the leading dealers. o SOLB AGENTS Henry Waugh Co M Ltd., PEN ANO. lpo** Kuala Lumpur.35 words
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Advertisement30 1940-09-04 6 i Uf X r E nans's pioNtiß main 529.TANJONG 9UNGAH R? PEMAMG, For your convenience send your tyres to otw Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phorir 4121. CASTMN TV««30 words
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1649 1940-09-04 7 COUNSEL DEALS WITH EVIDENCE OF “ACCOMPLICES” Account Book Of Hun Swee Not Properly Kept ti i m ♦u Singapore. IFH the summing up by the judge-advocate, Dr. C. H. Withers Payne, the trialpartment and of corruption, day, a captain of the Royal En by1,649 words
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Article127 1940-09-04 7 I Fortress Commander Pleased The following letter Las been received by Lieut-Col E. A. de Buriatte, from the Commander, Penang Fortress (Brigadier C. A. Lyon) with regard to the recent Volunteer Camp at the Old Racecourse: “As the period of embodiment of the 3rd Bn.S.S.V.F. (P.&P.W.V.C.) has127 words
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358 1940-09-04 7 Moral And Financial Support Urged From Chinese Overseas T7ORMERLY Dean of the Tsinghua University at Peiping < and Professor of Philosophy and Education in the Nankai University at Tientsin, Dr. P. C. Chang, newly-appointed Chinese Minister to Turkey, arrived at Penang yesterday by the358 words
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Article93 1940-09-04 7 ALLEGED RASH DRIVING As a sequel to the fata) motor-acci-dent at Weld Quay yesterday noon, a Chinese lorry-driver, Neoh Bian Kong was produced before the Penang Third Magistrate, Mr. W. M. McCall, this morning, on a charge of causing the death of one Kalimuthu by doing93 words
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Article207 1940-09-04 7 Produced before the Penang Third Magistrate, Mr. W. M. McCall, this morning, on a charge of being a stowaway on board a steamer on a voyage from Singapore to Penang on September 3, 20-year-old George Rengan (English? explained that he was a deserter in Ceylon. Another English207 words
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369 1940-09-04 7 APPUCATIONS EXCEED ONETHIRD OF LOAN Ihe Colony War L<oan continues to meet with good response, reports dur Singapore correspondent. There have been several applications lor a million dollars’ worth of bonds, and it is understood that more than onethird was taken up on Monday,369 words
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Article63 1940-09-04 7 The rain falling off and on in Alor Star and district for the past week has resulted in the Kedah River being swollen. I ertain parts of the town were under water slightly overflowing the brims of drains in Jalan Langgar and the flooding was more63 words
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Article110 1940-09-04 7 By arrangement with the Management, the vacant land at the South end of the Rex Cinema has been taken over by the A.A.M. as a Members’ Car Park. Two A.A.M. Scouts will be on duty during all cinema performances to regulate parking and to110 words
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Advertisement179 1940-09-04 7 The House For j Variety, Quality and Service. A Visit is solicited without obligation to buy. EASTERN BAZAAR THE BLUE SHOP Phone 8, Bishop Street, P.O. Box 1396 Penang 316 ■F 1 ■c I TRUFOOD RABIES ■y. tur m r become sturdy children p 'V’ > i w 1 -j179 words
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Article442 1940-09-04 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon to-day. NOMINAL. Hume ouyen sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 5/3 5/6c £1 Austral M. 35/0 37/6c 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/6 18/6 $1 Ayer Weng 0.571 0.62$ £l Bangrin Tin 16/6 17/6 $1 B.442 words
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Article248 1940-09-04 8 NOMINAL. issue buyer. sellers Allenby 1.12 1-20 Alox Gajah 0.85 0.90 Amal Malay 1.65 1.75 Ayer Hitam 0-90 100 Ayer Molek 0.95 1.00 Ayer Panas 1.10 1.15 Bassett 0.42* 0.45 Batu Lmtaiig 1.02$ 107$ Bedford 0.87 i 092$ Benta 100 1.05 Borelli 1.17$ 1.25 Broga 0.61 0.64 Brunei Unled248 words
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Article314 1940-09-04 8 NOMI NAL. issue ouyere sellers A £1 (Aunt- N.Z. Mln Ord 32/d 23.0 2 Alex, Brick Ord. 1-75 2.00 2 do 75% Pref 2.00 2.10 5 B. M. T. 6.50 7.00 Chartered Bank £l6s £63 £1 Con. T. 8. Ord 17/3 17/9 £1 Con. T. 3. 7% Pref 21'€314 words
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Article156 1940-09-04 8 Company Dividend Payable Books Close Remarks RUBBERS Ayer Panas 4% 2.10.40 21.9.40 Jeram Kuntan 8% mt. 30 9.40 23.9.40 Kedahs 75% 16. 9.40 6.9.40 Kluangs Ord 7% final 13. 9.40 2 9.40 Kluangs Pref 25% 13. 9.40 2.9.40 Riverview 5% int. 17. 9.40 119.40 Sungei Bagan156 words
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Article772 1940-09-04 8 Improvement In Earnings The thirtieth annual general meeting of The Windsor <F. M. S.) Rubber Estate Limited was held at the Registered Office ot the Company. 149. Leadenhall Street. Loudon, E C. 3, on June 18, 1940, Mr W. N. Seeley the Chairman) presiding. The representative of772 words
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Article68 1940-09-04 8 Penang. September 3, l‘M4) (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York Demand 47 Montreal Demand 51 3/4 Batavia Demand 88 1/2 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 q/ 8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 13 5/8 Japan Demand 193 3/4 New Zealand68 words
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Article1249 1940-09-04 8 Slight Premium For Oct./Dec. Position Stanton Nelson Co. Singapore, Aug. 29. It is not surprising that Mincing Lane, now in the forefront of the battle, has been idle, and prices there have sagged steadily away. The only feature of interest in that market has been the reappearance,1,249 words
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Article125 1940-09-04 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LCNDON: “Spot” £255. 10. 0. £258 10“Forward” £256 15. 0. £257. 10. 0SINGAPORE: “Spot” $132.50 JM32 50 Business done tons PENANG "Spot” $132.50 RUBBER: LONDON: 3'l» d “Forward” 12d J)ull Tone SINGAPORE: ••spot” 37 H 2 PENANG: 12C “Spot” 37 il 2o COPRA: PENANG:125 words
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Advertisement86 1940-09-04 8 BAN K S 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 5 offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. v I The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd.,86 words
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Article287 1940-09-04 9 Plea Of Guilty Not Accepted Kuala Lumpur. A plea of guilty to a charge of negligent driving by a young Tamil named Aruminathan was not accepted by Mr. W. J. Thorogood (First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur) on Monday morning. The accused was summoned for negligent driving, driving without287 words
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784 1940-09-04 9 Today Than Ever (By' BRITANNICUS) The nations of the Commonwealth, m contact with many foreign nations, speak not only for themselves, but for a great body of world opinion, in their recognition that Britain’s cause is Humanity’s. The Ottawa Journal in a leading784 words
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Article78 1940-09-04 9 MAIL DEPARTURES WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4, 1940. Latest Time of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur Singapore 1.30 p.m. Wednesday 4th inst. Mails for Australia, New Zealand Java 8 a.m. Friday 6th inst. SURFACE MAILS Mails for India (S. W.) 3 p.m. Wednesday 4th inst. (Continued at78 words
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Article746 1940-09-04 9 Inland Fortress In Ihe Mediterranean Although the British Navy is the main bulwark of strength against attacks on Malta, this island of 265,000 people has bred a race of fighters with formidable army units of its own. Principally agricultural workers, the Maltese have no need746 words
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Miscellaneous1396 1940-09-04 9 RADIO TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING B R I' News In English TRANSMISSION— TWO. (6 00 —9.05 pm. Malayan Time) will be c radiated on the following wavelengths GSH—l3.97m; G51—19.66m; GSJ— (Local Tkne> 13.93 m; GSG—l6.B6m; GST—I3 92m Transmission B 6.50 a.m. and on GSP-19.60m. until 7.20 p m.' and Itansmlssion1,396 words
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Miscellaneous877 1940-09-04 9 I John Dumeresque and E. S. Adler. Re- layed from Bukit Timah Racecourse. 5.10 Hokkien Aomy Dramas, t 5.30 Peipeng DBamas.t 5.45 “Listeners' favourites”.t (Mandarin). 5.55 Commentary on the eighth race of the Singapore Races, bv ■John Dumeresque and E. S. Adler. Re- layed from Bukit Timah Racecourse. 6.10 I877 words
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Miscellaneous588 1940-09-04 9 KZIB 9.50 mc/s (31.38 m.) 6.04 mc/s (49.67 m.) 6.50 a.m. News in English. 8 50 —10.30 Manila Slock Exchange Quotations and transactions 11.50 Commercial reporter of the air. -j 1.50 —3.00 p.m. Manila Stock Exchange j Quotations, and transactions. 4.50 Comi, mercial reporter of the air. 4.50 Market Report.588 words
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Article558 1940-09-04 10 WARTIME ATMOSPHERE UN CITY OF CLUJ Cluj, Transylvania, Sept. 3 Despite the Rumanian Government ban on expressions of grief at the cession of two-thirds of Transylvania to Hungary, there have been many fresh demonstrations of protest here. There have also been Hungarian counter-demonstrations which were dispersed•—Reuter. - 558 words
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895 1940-09-04 10 RAIDERS THOROUGHLY BEATEN Bombs Jettisoned Miles From Military Objectives London, Sept. 3 An air raid warning was sounded in the London area at 9.22 a m. G.M.T. London is now getting used to the air raid drill. Today as usual staffs of City895 words
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Article228 1940-09-04 10 —Reuter. No Troops Via IndoChina Saigon, Sept. 3 An official communique states that an ultimatum was presented on Sunday by the Japanese for the passage of troops. The ultimatum was refused by Indo-China. —Reuter. MR. KOBAYASHI SAILS FOR D.E.I. Mission “To Bring Prosperity** Tokio, September 2. Declaring—Reuter. - 228 words
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Article86 1940-09-04 10 —Reuter. If Greece Is ictim Of Aggression Ankara, September 3 It is understood that Turco-Greek discussions have been proceeding recently with the object of establishing what aid, if any, Greece could expect from Tarke(y if she were the victim of aggression. In some quarters here, it—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article91 1940-09-04 10 —Reuter. One To Join General De Gaulle Bucharest, Sept. 3 The general dislocation of the High Command, already deprived of some of the best men as a result of the oession of Bessarabia to Russia, has followed the new Transylvania agreement. General Dragalin, who was a military expert'—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article86 1940-09-04 10 —Reuter. Strong Measures Against Corrupt Officials Chungking. Sept 3 The Chinese military authorities are taking strong measures to deal with inefficient an<d corrupt military commanders at the front. The National Military Council officially announced yesterday the recent execution by firing squad of Admiral Ou Yang-keh, former director•—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article246 1940-09-04 10 —Reuter. Unrest In French Morocco Madrid, Sept. 3 Newspaper reports from Tangiers say that following the revolt of French Equatorial Africa, there is unrest in garrisons in French Morocco where many officers frankly support General De Gaulle. Over ninety per cent of the population of—Reuter. - 246 words
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Article706 1940-09-04 10 What Review Of First Year Of War Reveals London, Sept. 3 Twelve months of the war find the British Empire, despite a number of strategic setbacks, strong, united and certain of eventual victory. This is the theme of the London press this morning, the first,—Reuter. - 706 words
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Advertisement163 1940-09-04 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE Leave Penang pres. Harrison Se P L 4 x PRES. HAYES Sept 19 X PRES. POLK Oct 10 l PRES GARFIELD Oct 23 No Passengers NEW YORK SERVICE (via Panama) Leave Penang CITY OF LOS ANGELES Sept 6 cthart.es McCormack sept. 13 CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS163 words
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Article1165 1940-09-04 11 Race 1: Ponies Class 1 Div. 2 5! Furs—2.3o p.m. 1 Axr LACE Sy 900 Messrs. Sturgis Little Hobbs 0 4 MADAM 6 r 8.13 Mr. P Logue Owner dV 808 Messr s. C.Y. Choy C.Y. Chong Hobbs (i WINSOME 6y 8.09 ‘Mr. Harrison" Turlev 21,165 words
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Article82 1940-09-04 11 D.X.A. Non-Benders vs Low Pun Chew’s XI A X.I. ground tomorrow at 5.15 Pm. D" A Non-Benders Tom Ratna; Khaw Keng Hock, Lee Soon Chye; Khaw Keng Siew, Tan Kim Lum, Looi Choo Eng (Capt.); W.A. Foley, Yap <ick Hoe, Leopold Rozells, Lee Guan Chia and Tan Thean Bin.82 words
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Article62 1940-09-04 11 S.L.R.C. Team To Meet I. R. C. The following will represent the S.L.R.C. against the I.R-C. in the semi-final of the P.F.A. Cup Competition on the Victoria Green today. Foong Chin; Mohd Salleh, Kuppusamy; Ismail Idris, Apparajoo, C. R. Cornelius; Yap Seng Hee, Choon Chooi, Kok Chan,62 words
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Article199 1940-09-04 11 i THE RIDING BOY’ f “TIC TAG” ‘EPSOM JEEP” “EUREKA” MAN-ON-THE “THE MAJOR” Penang Penang Ipoh K Lumpur i SPOT” Ipoh Singapore j RAiT 1 Irish Jig Duke Carrington Irish Jig Dancing Foam Trisn Jig Irish Jig KALL 1 Sycillian Madam Silver Lace Irish Jig Madam199 words
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Article285 1940-09-04 11 GOOD SLPPORT FROM PUBLIC Mr. Chang Mm Sen. non. secretary of the Perak Lawn Tennis Association, writes to say that the Association wishes to thank the public for the generous manner in which they supported the exhibition tennis matches at Ipoh which enabled a sum of285 words
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Article161 1940-09-04 11 Garrisons Beaten 2 —l In Soccer Friendly A last mihute goal by Teoh Cheng San gave the Old Xaverians Association a victory of 2 to 1 over the Penang Garrisons whom they met in a soccer friendly on the S.X.I. Ground yesterday evening. The game was161 words
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Article56 1940-09-04 11 Today at the Waterfall Gardens from 5.15 p.m. to 6.30 pjn. March The Voice Of The Guns Alford Overture La Couronne D’Or Hermann 'Selection Waltzes From Vienna Clutsam Cornet Solo I Know Of Two Bright Eyes Clutsam Selection Community Land No. 1 Stoddon Waltz Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear56 words
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1210 1940-09-04 11 HORSES —Class I—Division1 —Division I—71 —7 Furlongs 1 2 1 BAY DRAGON 5y 9.05 Mrs. I. Yeap Van Breukelen 4 0 0 SULTANA 6y 9.03 “Madam Wi Van Breukelen 312 BRIDGE LAW 6y 9.02 ‘Mr. Cheah” Van Breukelen 0 0 1 JACK DRUCE1,210 words
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Article180 1940-09-04 11 Malays Beat Customs By Odd Goal In Three Telok Anson. Displaying marked superiority throughout the Lower Perak Malay Club defeated the South Perak Customs Club by the odd goal in three in an interesting hockey fixture played on the Speedy Road upper padang here on Monday180 words
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Article56 1940-09-04 11 —Reuter. Nelson Beats Snead In Exciting Final Hersey, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3. Byron Nelson beat Sam Snead by one hole in an exciting 36-hole final of the American Professional Golfers* Association championship. The result was in the balance until the last hole. Nelson was two up at—Reuter. - 56 words
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Advertisement144 1940-09-04 11 Jewellery, Silver Ware, AND E. P. Ware OF BEST BRITISH MAKE P. H. HENDRY JEWELLERS BISHOP STREET PENANG K. LUXAPUR SINGAPORE. DANGER POINT NO. it IN FEVER Almost as serious as” the ragftig fever, is the serious weakness it leavefir behind. It is danger point No. 2 your illness. The144 words
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Article361 1940-09-04 12 DANCING FOAM AND ECHO TO SCORE FOR “BULAN STABLE” Brawny Lad Good Bet For Money (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) SINGAPORE, TODAY. Heavy rain this morning prevented the HORSES COMING ON THE TRACK AND RENDERED THE GOING VERY HEAVY FOR TODAY’S RACES. KEEPING IN VIEW THE361 words
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Article249 1940-09-04 12 Two Officers Awarded Military Cross London. Sept. 3. Captain J. D. Henderson, son of Lady Henderson of Nairobi and nephew «»1 Sir Neville Henderson and Lieutenant S. E. Dutoit, both serving with the King's African Rifles, have been awarded the Military Cross for their share in249 words
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1435 1940-09-04 12 West Indies Bases Will Strengthen Defence Of Hemisphere London. September 4. The successful conclusion of the Anglo-American Agreement has granted the greatest possible satisfaction to the British Government and the people of the British Commonwealth, says Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent. brom notes exchanged it is quite’—Router. - 1,435 words
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Article110 1940-09-04 12 Ipoh. An unusual case of a man being bitten by his pig was reported to the police here yesterday when a 76-year-old Chinese pig-rearer was conveyed to the District Hospital. Ipoh, for attention. The man. Ho Kwai, a resident of Jelapang, was said to have been110 words
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265 1940-09-04 12 The Committee or the Penang Turf Club intend making another donation to the War Fund The amount proposed is $15,000. The advertisement in yesterday’s issue of the Straits Echo is in accordance with Rule 6 of the Penang Turf Club Rules265 words
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Article71 1940-09-04 12 WEDNESDAY SEFfTEMBER 1. TIN: Penang $132.37 k Business done too tons Singapore $132.37-1 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37 3/8c Singapore Spot 37 3/8c COPRA: Sundried $2.75 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.80 sellers Fair Seed $6.50 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $8 10 Rangoon Parboiled No. 271 words
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86 1940-09-04 12 —REUTEK W ASHINGTON, SEPT 4. BRITAIN HAS ASSURED THE UNITED STATES OF HER INTENTION “NEVER TO SURRENDER OR SINK THE BRITISH FLEET IN THE EVENT OF WATERS SI RROUNDING THE BRITISH ISLES BECOMING UNTENABLE FOR HIS MAJESTY’S SHIPS,” IT IS STATED HERE. MR. CORDELL HULL—REUTEK - 86 words
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Article457 1940-09-04 12 SOCIAL PERSONAL The third session of Malacca Assizes will be held on Sept. 10. There are two criminal cases; six criminal appeals and five civil suits set down for hearing. Mr. Justice Gordon-Smith will probably > preside at the session. Dr. M A. Gabriel, J.P., was entertaini ed to a457 words
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Advertisement346 1940-09-04 12 i Hmml Officei 31« P»nantr Q Phone 1477 i rie, .f S.b.crlpttoQ for rtnaa< Q »■4 SodKt Gaaette. PINANG GAZETT» Local 8.8 A Deliver: p m Monthly 12.50 <3O? jf?'* Quarterly 7.50 8 Half-Yearly ig.or jJ’J® 2.w dearly ..30 00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local 9 ,8 Deliver? PM S Quarterly 11.25346 words
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