Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 September 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-09-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 212. Vol. xcvm. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1940. PRICE 10 CEN22 words
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768 1940-09-05 1 “WINTER HELP” CAMPAIGN IN GERMANY Berlin, Sept. 4. A THREAT to “blot out British cities was uttered by Hitler in a speech today inaugurating the “Winter Help” campaign. Referring to the British air raids on Germany, he said: “If the British Air Force’’—Reuter. - 768 words
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Article123 1940-09-05 1 —Reuter. Washington, September 5. MR. CORDELL HULL has again given Japan notice of the concern of the United States over the security of French IndoChina. Taking cognisance of the Press re[>orts that Japan had addressed a virtual ultimatum to the author ities of French Indo-China,—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article, Illustration220 1940-09-05 1 .—Reuter. BASES LEASED FROM BRITAIN Salt Lake City, Sept. 5. Colonel Knox, Secretary to the Navy, told pressmen that $25,000,000 will be spent immediately to prepare air and naval base sites leased from Britain. “There will be a lot of noise over this tra- action,”.—Reuter. - 220 words
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498 1940-09-05 1 LONDON, SEPT. 5. IT IS OFFICIALLY STATED THAT REPORTS RECEIVED UP TO 9.30 P.M. INDICATE THAT 54 ENEMY AIRCRAFT WERE DESTROYED IN THE AIR BATTLES YESTERDAY. For the third successive night the R A F tonight was busy bombing places on the French—Reuter. - 498 words
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Article52 1940-09-05 1 Reuter. Bucharest, Sept. 5. A Rumanian visitor to the recent Leipzig Fair stated that the Fair was a complete failure, owing to the British air raid. It was closed two days earlier than officially announced. Visitors from neighbouring countries cut short their stay owing toReuter. - 52 words
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Article565 1940-09-05 1 New Premier Takes Over Bucharest, Sept. 5. qpHE iernian and Italian Ministers visited General Antonescu, the new Prime Minister, last night and. it is understood, received assurances that Rumania would faithfully carry out the Vienna Award on Transylvania. THE OVERNIGHT REVOLTS OF YOUNG GUARDIST EXTREMISTS AREReuter. - 565 words
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Article74 1940-09-05 1 .—Reuter Nazi Troops On SovietRumanian Frontier Istanbul, Sept. 5. Events in Rumania are being followed with earnest attention in Turkey where special interest is taken in rumours of the presence of German troops on the Rumanian-Soviet frontier with possible repercussions on Soviet-German —and hence Soviet-Tur-kish —relations. Turkey’s sympathy.—Reuter - 74 words
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Advertisement19 1940-09-05 1 |W& GATE I f san Z i ftrm** f°' r N° rth •Mato.va <£ Penang DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh.19 words
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Advertisement73 1940-09-05 1 fed on COW GATE i X U I Agents for North Malaya 4 GEORGETOWN DISPENSE JIT 1 Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES f WHITE ANTS Sets. Refills. A Scientifically, large for godowns, y IT 5* F factories, coolie- V lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for indi- vidual householders 7.50 5.5073 words
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51 1940-09-05 2 —Reuter. Rome, Sept. 4. A The Rumanian Cabinet under M. Gigurtu has resigned today, states a Bucharest dispatch to the Official Italian News Agency. General Atonescu, former War Minister, has been charged to form a new Ministry pledged to “restore order in a troubled”—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article249 1940-09-05 2 —Reuter. In Very Satisfactory Position London, September 4. The end of the first year of war finds Britain’s civil defences in a position which gives grounds for full satisfaction and confidence, says a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Security. In the last two months, men—Reuter. - 249 words
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Article84 1940-09-05 2 Reuter. Pact W elcomed By Press Anti Public Trinidad, Sept. 4. Both the press and the public enthusiastically welcome the lease of bases agreement. “There is no question of the cordiality of the welcome which the people of this colony will extend to the United States naval andReuter. - 84 words
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703 1940-09-05 2 HEAVY BARRAGE OF A.-A. FIRE MET Various Objectives Bombed New York, Sept. 4. VJ ESS AGES from Berlin state that the capital had an air raid alarm lasting from a few minutes before midnight to 2.45 a.m. The Government spokesman said’—B.O.W. - 703 words
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Article171 1940-09-05 2 i.—Reuter. Fleet Will Not Be Sunk Or Surrendered Washington, September 4. The fact that Mr. Churchill had reiterated through Lord Lothian that Britain would never surrender or sink the British Fleet led reporters to speculate whether bases might one day be used by British warships. President Roosevelt refusedi.—Reuter. - 171 words
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Article373 1940-09-05 2 l— Reuter London, September 4 During the morning’s raids, forty German bombers with fighter escorts, who attempted to enter the Thames Estuary, were routed and driven back. There were several terrific duels over the marshes where a German fighter was brought down. Its pilot baledl—Reuter - 373 words
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Article185 1940-09-05 2 .—Reuter. Aimed At North-West British Channel Areas London, September 4. Enemy attacks on this country during the night, which were not on an extensive scale, were mainly directed to the North-West and to the area of the Bristol Channel, says a communique issued by the Air Ministry and.—Reuter. - 185 words
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Article25 1940-09-05 2 .—8.0. W. Rugby. Sept. 4 The Admiralty announces that H. M. minesweeping trawler, Royalo, has been sunk by an enemy mine..—8.0. W. - 25 words
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Article1155 1940-09-05 2 London, Sept. 4. /GOVERNMENT statements on the Anglo-American agreement will be made in both Houses of Parliament to-mor-row. states a Reuter’s lobby correspondent. Mr. Churchill is expected to deal at some length in the House of Commons with the agreement and stress the historic significanceW. - 1,155 words
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Article72 1940-09-05 2 Reuter. Saigon, Sept. 4. It is confirmed that the Japanese ultimatum has been withdrawn. The discussions are continuing. The Japanese Consuls have cancelled the orders for the evacuation of their subjects. The authoritative statement quoted by the Havas Agency states that there has been no interruptionReuter. - 72 words
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Article124 1940-09-05 2 —Reuter. One Year Of Economic Warfare London, September Britain s year of economic warfa having a definite effect on industrial machine, according to an statement made in London. Since the war began, the committee has held 3.979 ships and ed the seizure of 763.000 tons—Reuter. - 124 words
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Advertisement52 1940-09-05 2 «L2-S F New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TANJONG BUNGAH PENANG THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS BAR DANCE HALT, SEA-BATHING with Diving Stage Complete with Spring Board MEALS AT ANY HOUR Drinks Prices are the same as that of E. 0., Elysee, Wembley, etc. COME AND SPEND AN52 words
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Article720 1940-09-05 3 Underground Hangars for new Airfields L>REI AKATIONb for strengthening Hawaii are forging ahead. New airfields have been completed and underground hangars are planned. The Honolulu correspondent of The New York Times cables that the Army has been increased to 25,000 officers and men, including coast artillery and720 words
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Article800 1940-09-05 3 VINCENT BROME - Wireless Enthusiasts Do A Vital Job By VINCENT BROME TANKS broke through the Allied lines, and military experts are generally agreed that it is tanks and more tanks which in their turn wiW break through the German lines. The Allies will build an overwhelming force800 words
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Article239 1940-09-05 3 Inquest Postponed Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 4. THE sequel to a bicycle collision between two Chinese fitters returning home from work at the junction of Campbell Road and Ampang Road was heard in the Coroner's Court yesterday before Che Megat Yunus when an inquest was held into the239 words
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447 1940-09-05 3 Great Germany Britain Ital\ Battleships 21 16 Cruisers (Heavy and Light) Aircraft carriers Destroyers 196 Submarines 65 164 Various smaller craft, including highspeed motor torpedo boats 35 121 At the present time Germany can probably muster the following ships: -Four 35,000 tons, two 26,000 tons,447 words
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Advertisement93 1940-09-05 3 V -Jte M w* 1 Help to beat Hitler. Every Dollar counts. Be Thrifty and Patriotic too, Buy War Savings Certificates. Certificates can be purchased for $l5, $75, $l5O, $750 3% Compound Interest. Redeemable in Ten Years. Or at any time after the first year with interest due. Your dollars93 words
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Article388 1940-09-05 4 Echo In Court: $4OB Demanded For Return Klang. 7 "MIK story of how a woman lost a bracelet set with precious stones after seeing a film at the Empire cinema in Pudu and how an elderly Chinese in Klang promised to recover the jewel on payment388 words
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173 1940-09-05 4 Singapore. Miss Lili Kraus, the world famous Hungarian pianist, and Mr. Doda Conrad, the well-known Polish barritone, who passed through Singapore in April on their way to fulfil engagements in Java, passed through here again on Wednesday en route to Medan, where they have been173 words
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Article107 1940-09-05 4 Singapore. A MALACCA Eurasian, F. C. Spykerman, whose wife deserted him, last year and went to live with another man, E. A. de Souza, was granted a decree nisi by Mr. Justice Manning in the High Court. The suit was not defended. Spykerman told the court107 words
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326 1940-09-05 4 Singapore. Stated to have brooded over the loss of two fingers from his right hand—the result of a machinery accident —Abdul Rahim, a 25-year-old Indian workshop labourer, took his own life by hanging himself by a sarong from a beam in a latrine near326 words
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1517 1940-09-05 4 Womans Vivid Broadcast From Singapore Singapore. ’'T'HE war in Poland was waged against the civil population rather than against the army; the Germans wished to destroy everything including men, cattle and houses. German planes even dropped bombs on individual private cars.” This and other harrowing1,517 words
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Advertisement156 1940-09-05 4 fc£ux toiletgJou[> j| << wSm-I and enjoy its lovely frerjume! 'InWK Bk 1 iA vfL iff J Lux S° a p L the beauty 1I soap of the film stars. There is I something so irresistible about its beautiful perfume. Its rich creamy L—— lather is so refreshing and the156 words
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Miscellaneous24 1940-09-05 4 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert B ilkinson COPYBOOK CLAUDE UA an d hamfisted hector IWjL Jr’ i'/' u Wk? W "Bj. A V' zMjl24 words
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Article161 1940-09-05 5 Petition By Oil Mill Workers Workers employed at the Ban Heng Bee Oil Mill and the Ban Ilin Lee Oil Mill at Sungei Pinang have sent in a petition, asking for an increase in wages. Altogether there are 100 machine-men and labourers employed at these two161 words
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1813 1940-09-05 5 GRAPHIC EVIDENCE BY GIRL AND LINOTYPIST An account of a thrilling chase after an alleged armed gang robber, his arrest and his rescue, followed by still another chase on a motor cycle and the re-arrest of the man, was given by an employee of1,813 words
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308 1940-09-05 5 Coins Still Not Circulating Freely The Department of Information, has issued the following communique: The Currency Commissioners propose, in the near future, to issue KKcent and 25-cent currency notes Although the recent run on silver coins has slackened, nevertheless silver is not circulating308 words
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Article286 1940-09-05 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. Ernest Jeff, the Seremban solicitor, has accepted a post in the Air Ministry for the duration of the war. The estimated export of dry rubber from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for the month of August was 43,400 tons. it Mr. L. H. Chidson has been appointed a286 words
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Miscellaneous247 1940-09-05 5 REX I, AST 3 SHOWS TfH> 1) At 6.15 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. SUPPORTED BY A Latest March of Time Senes ‘•‘Soldiers With Wings” A247 words
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Miscellaneous243 1940-09-05 5 WINNER OF TEN ACADEMY AWARDS FILMED IN GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR HAVE YOU BOOKED YET? PLEASE PHONE 4131 .IlBaL “Gone With Th® Wind” -J at thk OD EON SEASON OPENS-Tues. Sept 10 DAILY AT 3.00 P.M. 9.00 P.M. FOUR HOURS OF THRILLING ENTERTAINMENT 3.00 P.M. RESERVED $2.00. UNRESERVED $1.50 DOWNSTAIRS .90 CTS.243 words
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Miscellaneous427 1940-09-05 5 The One and Only Picture Every Britisher Should See! niIFFNX to-day UULEn U 3 SHOWS 3 6.15 9.30 A GRAND FILM BRITAIN’S BIGGEST WINNER! A Living Monument to the Men who fight and give their lives JE “FOR FREEDOM” (THE EATTLE 0F THE RIVER PLATE) with Will Fyffe and Officers427 words
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Article535 1940-09-05 6 r po the people of Malaya, so far removed from the actual scene of hostilities, Monday night’s broadcast by Sir Shenton Thomas, the Governor, on the B. B. C. overseas programme, carried special significance. It gave the people of this country, from one who has lived amongst535 words
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Article71 1940-09-05 6 —Reuter. Famous Physicist Buried At Westminster Abbey London, September 4. The famous physicist, Sir J. Thomson, was buried at Westminster Abbey next to the grave of one of his pupils, Lord Rutherford. The foremost British scientists among the pall bearers included Sir William Bragg, Professor Sir William■,—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article393 1940-09-05 6 Leader {jij Free Frenchmen S''* EN. DE GAULLE, to whom more and more Free Frenchmen are rallying every day, embodies the spirit of opposition to the policy of surrender. He had already proved this by his regular broadcasts from London. Still under 50, he is the leader393 words
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Article685 1940-09-05 6 Thursday, Sept. 5. JIITLER paid an indirect tribute to Britain in his speech yesterday at the inauguration of the “winter help” campaign. “Britain, he said, “owed her escape from the fate which had overtaken other opponents of Germany to the exceptional speed of her685 words
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Advertisement184 1940-09-05 6 n Ma i MHa!B Agents in Penang SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY, 206, CARNARVON STREET, PEN ANO > Sole Agents IUNK IT TO YOUR MEMORY I 'r’A i IF iK. 1 r---*2-.I |r.>- I I I i J r'££l rxuii i\%JL L y J f r A v-3* \IFl' I H J184 words
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Advertisement22 1940-09-05 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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Advertisement31 1940-09-05 6 COMPAQ i HE ’K*ra»U«Mß»roUts( 529.TANJONG BUN6AH R» PEKAN&, For your convenience send your tyres to oui Sales Depot, H Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121. sew z we PAy St r fi31 words
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3400 1940-09-05 7 SEVEN CHARGES OF CORRUPTION AND ONE OF CONSPIRACY Verdict Delivered After Seven Hours Deliberation O B rea er .P“ b,ic intere »t than th^TnaFby' court which Cantain Robert cF* 1 in pr s ess ur n S the last few weeks in Singapore in Xr»ed3,400 words
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Article81 1940-09-05 7 The funeral of Mr. Ong Teng Thuan took place from his residence, No. 81 Sri Bahari Road at 10 o’clock this morning. The deceased, who was 51 years of age, leaves besides his wife, Madam Oh Guat Chooi, four sons, Messrs. Ong Tiang Thye,81 words
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Article35 1940-09-05 7 Ultimatum Said To Be Withdrawn Well-informed quarters in S ingap ore, reports Reuter, state that they have received information from Saigon that the Japanese ultimatum “has been withdrawn for the time being35 words
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Article224 1940-09-05 7 The War Fund in North Malaya has reached $1,042,233.69, the Penang 1 total being $588,315.85 while the Perak collection stands at $453,917.84. Two contributions were received in Penang yesterday, $25 from the European Inspectorate, S. Police, Penang, and $22.95 from the Alor Star Police flub.224 words
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351 1940-09-05 7 CHINESE TO REDOUBLE EFFORTS Ipoh. The Chinese community in Perak is redoubling its efforts to assist the Malaya Patriotic Fund. A meeting of the committee and sub-committees of the Perak Chinese Section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund was held at the Perak Chinise Minirg351 words
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272 1940-09-05 7 DKOVE TOO FAST ROUND NARROW BEND Ipoh. Eight, peibjiG were injured when two motor cars met in a violent head-on collision near th* ninth mile, Gopeng Road, on Tuesday afternoon. Those injured were tuken to the Ipoh District Hospital where three were admitted. One272 words
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Article77 1940-09-05 7 Chief Inspector F. T. Clifton, accompanied by Mrs. Clifton and Miss Clifton, returned to Malaya yesterday from Home leave. The following were passengers from Colombo to Penang arrived yesterday: Mrs. A. Barton, Miss J. Barton, Mrs. G. I. Fraser, Miss O I Fraser and Mr. G.77 words
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Article44 1940-09-05 7 A fine Tamil picture entitled, “Santha Sakkubai” opened its season at the Windsor Theatre, Penang last night to packed houses &t both the shows. Miss K. Aswathamma of “Chintamani” lame is featuring in this picture with a supporting cast.44 words
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Article50 1940-09-05 7 Prices For Penang The following prices for Rangoon White Rice are issued by We Food Supply Officer, Penang: Rangoon SQ. White Rice:— Importers $10.55; Wholesalers $10.75; Retailers $10.95; Price per gantang cents. Rangoon Meedone White Rice:— Importers $9.30; Wholesalers $9.511; Retailers $9.70: Price per gantang 34 cents.50 words
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Advertisement106 1940-09-05 7 111 o F Rf* n ISHiU-issaiPT wT r j eow gate Lt«*. j Jj&Sf -Ar O r/ II “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN” Let your Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to Health and Happiness on COW <&. GATE I From all over the w orld they come—a106 words
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Article71 1940-09-05 8 Penang, Septemner 4. 1940 ißv 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 Oalcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 13 1/2 Japan Demand 193 3/4 Hew Zealand Demana71 words
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Article15 1940-09-05 8 The output tor the month of August 194 Q, was 800 piculs.15 words
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Article29 1940-09-05 8 Net profit for year to March 31, accor<Mng to preliminary statement, £8,868 (£5.368). Final 7 per cent making 10 l*r cent., less tax (6 per cent.).29 words
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Article30 1940-09-05 8 Profit for 1939, according to preliminary statement, £3,034 (£900) Interest at 5 per cent., less tax, on 7* per cent. Debenture stock (Ij per cent). Forward JSB6.30 words
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Article444 1940-09-05 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon to-day. NOMINAL. Xiaue Duyen aeUera 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 0.57* 0.624 £1 Bangrin Tin 16/6 17/6 $1 B.444 words
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Article237 1940-09-05 8 nominal. (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated? iMue atiyer. sellen Allenby 1.12 1.20 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Amal Malay 1.65 1.75 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 0.95 1.00 Ayer Panas 1.10 1.15 Bassett 0.42* 0.45 Batu Lintang 1.02* 1.07* Bedford 0.87* 0.92* Benia 1.00 1.05 BoreUi 1.17* 1.25237 words
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Article317 1940-09-05 8 NOMI NAL. iMtte ouyert reliefs A. £1 (AueV N.2L Mln Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex. Brick Gard. L 76 2.00 2 do 7*% Pref 2.00 2.10 b B. M. T. 650 7.00 £fe CharUted Bank £6) £1 Con T S. Ord 17/3 17/9 £1 Con. T. 8. 7% Pref317 words
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Article166 1940-09-05 8 Company Dividend Payable Books Close Remarks RUBBERS Ayer Panas 4% 2.10 40 21.9.48 Jeram Kuntan 9% int. 30. 9.40 23.9.40 Kedahs 7*% 16. 9.40 6.9.40 Kluangs Ord 7% fingfl 13. 9.40 2.9.40 Kluangs Pref 15% 13. 9.40 2.9.40 Riverview 5% int. 17. 9.40 11.9.40 Sungei Bagan166 words
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Article647 1940-09-05 8 Question Of Control MR. GEORGE HALL’S REPLIES London, July 1. Tin shares have been falling in common with other mining sections. The relapse in the metal price to £254.105. a ton against the recent peak of £290 was a contributory factor. The chances are, however, that as647 words
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Article138 1940-09-05 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LCNDON: “Spot” £254. 15. 0 £255. 10 0 “Forward” £256. 10. 0 £256. 15 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot” 132.37 $132.60 Business done 100 tons 100 tons PENANG ■‘Spot” $132.37*6 $132 50 RUBBER: LONDON: "Spot" 12 I l l6d L2d “Forward” 2 l|l6d 12d Tone Dull138 words
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Advertisement141 1940-09-05 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorporated tn British India) Head Office: ‘‘United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah, Devacottah, Cannanore and Coimbatore. authorised Capital R« 50,00,000 laaned and Subscribed Capital 25,00,000 fWd up Capital R®- 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, an terms which141 words
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Article85 1940-09-05 9 MAIL DEPARTUBES THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5, 1940. Latest Time of I Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Australia, New Zealand Java 8 a.m. Friday 6th inst. Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa, Egypt, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Saigon U.S.A. Great Britain (via Transpacific Air Service) 7 p.m. Saturday 7th85 words
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Article914 1940-09-05 9 Technical Problems Of An Invasion Hitler’s real “blitzkrieg” has not aet begun, and perhaps the reasons for its continued postponement may be found in the following article by an authoritative naval, correspondent.) (By A Naval Correspondent.) The technical problems of an invassion by sea are914 words
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Article432 1940-09-05 9 September 2, 1940. It is suggesied that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helpTTig to keep the Malay population informed about the prop-ess of the war. These Malay news bulletins will he432 words
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Article278 1940-09-05 9 —Chinese Central News. Chinese Success Chungking. npHE Chinese recapture of Niangtaekwan, "The Throat of Shansi,” characterised an otherwise quiet week on the sprawling China front, said a Chinese military spokesman at the press conference last week. Literally meaning the "Women’s Pass,” Niangtzekwan, which derived its name—Chinese Central News. - 278 words
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Miscellaneous2258 1940-09-05 9 SINGAPORE fi W Illi 1.333 mc/s (225 mJ Vat W M M 115 P- m Light Music.) 1.30 Warnmg te> Mariners. Programme Summary. Mid-day Tin. Copra and Rubber Prices. 1.35 News 1.50 Interval. 5.00 Hindustani Music, t 5.30 Cantonese Programme by the Kwok Smg Musical Association. 6.45 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS2,258 words
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Miscellaneous690 1940-09-05 9 kien Hakka on alternate days with Chinese Music. 8.20 Full News Bulletin (Relayed from London). MADRAS VUM2 7.27 mc/s (41.27 m.) VUM2 9.57 mc/s (3135 m.) VUM2 492 mc/s (60.98 m.) (9.20 10.50 a.m.: 2.56 4.20 p.m.) < 5 50 —6.20 p.m. Schools Broadcast. 6.50 Music Programme. 7.00 News in690 words
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884 1940-09-05 10 Goals Achieved Admirable And Long Overdue New York, Sept. 4 On the whole, the Anglo-American agreement has been well received by the morning newspapers and any criticism levelled against President Roosevelt concern more particularly the manner of the deal rather than the substance, there being884 words
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770 1940-09-05 10 TALKS PROCEEDING DIRECT WITH VICHY Chinese Forces On Border Ready To Act Saigon, Sept. 4 Discussions between the French authorities and the Japanese were resumed at Hanoi today. It is understood that General Nishihara is not insisting on the conditions of the Japanese ultimatum. Nevertheless the.—Reuter. - 770 words
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404 1940-09-05 10 Should Rave Congress View Mr Wendell Wilikte country would undoubtedly at the the Administration’s action'in destroyers for naval bases with tain but it was regrettable that Pr 5’ dent Roosevelt did not deem Sl sary to obtain prior Con g re proval or permit404 words
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Article247 1940-09-05 10 -—Reuter. Few Bombs And Damage. Slight London, Sept. 4. During the night German planes are reported over twenty towns in England, Wales and Scotland but it appears that only' a few bombs were dropped and the damage was slight. Sirens sounded as thousands of people-—Reuter. - 247 words
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80 1940-09-05 10 —Reuter. To Be Completed By End Of 1911 Melbourne, September X The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, announced that fifty naval vessels are to be built in Australia to defend shipping from submarines, aircraft and mines. The ships are to be completed by the end.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article54 1940-09-05 10 •.—BOW. lii Position To Meet A f rican Req u i cements Rugby, Sept. 3. The Government of India are now m a position to meet British steel requirements in the Middle East. Kenya and Uganda and are supplying pig and foundry iron to Britain at the rate•.—BOW. - 54 words
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Article43 1940-09-05 10 .—Reuter. 100 Lives Saved In August London, Sept. 3. A hundred lives were saved by British lifeboats during the month of August when 101 lifeboats were launched which is more than the total for the five Augusts of the last war..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article47 1940-09-05 10 .—Reuter. First Group Leaving For Service With Forces Tientsin, Sept. 4 The first group of local Britons who volunteered for service with military forces, is scheduled to depart today. It includes several members of the local Volunteer Corps. All are sailing on 40 hours' notice.-.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article33 1940-09-05 10 —Reuter. Lisbon, Sept. 4. A Greek liner of 16,991 tons, carrying six hundred passengers, including diplomats, journalists and refugees from France, has left here for the United States—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article59 1940-09-05 10 —Reuter. ‘"'Britain Abandoning Possessions” Rome, September 4. Political circles represent the AngloAmerican. agreement as “fresh sign of the dissolution of the British Empire” wnile the official Stefani Agency refers to the agreement .as a “cession of sovereignty camouflaged as a lease.” It adds: ‘Britain is abandoning her possessions.”—Reuter. - 59 words
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481 1940-09-05 10 Iron Guard Member Arrested After Firing Shots At Palace Rome, Sept. 4The Stefani Agency from Bucharest reports that a man inert several shots with a revolver in front of thd Royal Palace “as a u monstration" last night. It is further reported that a party—Reuter. - 481 words
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Advertisement53 1940-09-05 10 the ben "line FAR EAST SERVICE FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. burnsphup LINE (Incorporated in Australia) tor particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival fates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang53 words
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2072 1940-09-05 11 WODEN PAYS BEST DIVIDEND, $55 Good Returns By Placed Horses (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 4 The weather was dull and cloudy and the going heavy for ■U second day’s races of the Singapore Gold Cup Meeting Moderate dividends were paid, Woden’s2,072 words
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Article156 1940-09-05 11 Police Beaten in Lower Perak Hockey Telok Anson. The Anson Crocs defeated the Telok Anson Police eleven by six clear goals in an inter-club fixture of the L.P.D.H.A. played on the Speedy Road upper padang here on Tuesday afternoon. Despite the score the game was not156 words
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Article48 1940-09-05 11 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. t> 7.30 p.m. March The Middy Alford Overture Morning, Noon And Night Suppe Reminiscences of “Sullivan” Winter bottom Waltz The Sweetest Song In The World Davies Selection Please Teacher Umbridge Idyl The Golden Sunset Finder Quick Step Adolf Mills48 words
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Article109 1940-09-05 11 Results In P.C.R.C. Championships Ipoh. The following are the results of the matches played so far in the P.C.R.C. tennis championships: OPEN SINGLES Tan Cheng Phor beat Ng Soon Poh, 6-3, 7-5. Timothy Lee beat N.A. Chin, 8-6, 4-6, 6-4. OPEN DOUBLES Lim Thiam Chin and Timothy Lee109 words
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Advertisement213 1940-09-05 11 SEE WHAT A DIFFERENCE Steradent’ makes! BEFORE Wrx, J® after Y/ No need to have stains on your false “'th if you use Steradent’. Fill the cap rf the tin with Steradent and pour the powder into a glass containing sufficient arm water to cover the dentures. Stir well. Pm213 words
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Advertisement77 1940-09-05 11 0^ I To make sure of getting clear, spark- "yfj ling snapshots you will want to keep and be proud to show your friends, load your \V\/'YZ* camera with Kodak ‘Verichrome’ Film. It is extremely fast, yet thanks to its ‘latitude’, does not give you overexposed pictures in the most77 words
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296 1940-09-05 12 KAI TERE SHOULD MAKE AMENDS Dinna Forget And Kalo Impress (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. SATURDAY’S runners had fast work on the third track. A good effort early was a fast gallop by Mystic Music and Depot, who finished level. Depot has been296 words
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Article101 1940-09-05 12 ,—BO.W Effect Of First Year Of War Rugby, Sept. 4. Reviewing the effect of the first year of war on Stock Exchange prices, the •".Daily Herald” City editor points out that a comparison of the quotations on the last day (before war and August 31 reveals an,—BO.W - 101 words
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Article160 1940-09-05 12 Holders Must Offer For Sale To Treasury London, Sept. 4. The Treasury announces a revised list of currencies, holders of which must offer for sale to the Treasury. The list is Argentme pesos, Belgian Congo francs, Canadian dollars. Netherlands East Indies guilders, Newfoundland dollars, Panamanion dollars,160 words
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Article67 1940-09-05 12 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 HN: Penang $132.25 Business done 75 tons Singapore $132.25 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37 i/2 C Singapore Spot 37 i/2c Sundried $2.70 buyers Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: $6.75 sellerf Fan- Seed $6.40 sellers «ICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $B.lO Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $B.OO Rangoon White No.67 words
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345 1940-09-05 12 "A D---Good Job" WASHINGTON DEBATE Anglo-U. S. Pact .’’—Reuter. Washington Sept 4 When the House of Representatives was convened this afternoon, members’ comments on the destroyer transfer varied from ‘"Clearly an act of war” to "a d ned good job.” The debate was short, sharp and inconclusive. The speaker, Mr.’’—Reuter. - 345 words
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Article70 1940-09-05 12 —Reuter. Lord Nuffield’s Gift Of £250.000 London. Sept. 4 Lord Nuffield has handed a cheque for £250.000 to Lord Wakefield, Chairman of the Council of the R.A.P. Benevolent Fund with which to found a Fund, the “Nuffield Endowment, interest from which will be applied to the relief—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article25 1940-09-05 12 —BOW. Rugby, September 4 The British barely harvest is estimated at well over one million tons compared with 742.000 tons last year.—BOW. - 25 words
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Article807 1940-09-05 12 Visit To London Area Follows Hitler’s Threat London, Sept. 4. t’ORTY-FIVE enemy planes were destroyed today, according to reports received up to 3.45 p.m., it is officially announced. Eleven British fighters were lost but five pilots are safe. An air raid warning was sounded.—Reuter. - 807 words
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Article151 1940-09-05 12 London, Sept, 5. |T is officially announced here that from today, diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and France will be suspended. A few weeks ago the French Government informed the Netherlands Minister at Vichy that they felt compelled to take steps to this effect and subs«Mjuent!y the—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article61 1940-09-05 12 .—Reuter U.S. Government May Acquire Factories Washington. Sept. 4. The House of Representatives Military Committee approved an amendment to the Conscription Bill permitting the government to acquire on the rental basis industrial factories for production of defence materials. The amendment was a substitute for the Senate .provision authorising.—Reuter - 61 words
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Article37 1940-09-05 12 —Reuter CHOY BEATEN BY COOKE Forest Hills, New York, Sept. 4. Elwood Cooke runner-up in last year’s Wimbledon Final beat W. C. Choy 6—3, 6—3, 6—2 in the second round of the American championships.—Reuter - 37 words
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Article77 1940-09-05 12 Gordon Harker In New Role “No Parking,” a British Lion production, which opened at the Rex Theatre yesterday, presents Gordon Harker in a new role. Gordon Harker, vho made the character of Inspector Hornleigh of Scotland Yard famous to all cinema-goers, proves once again that he77 words
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Article64 1940-09-05 12 An elderly Chinese woman, who sustained a serious wound on her forehead as a result of a, fall while walking on the road, died in her house in Malay Street yesterday afternoon. The police were notified of the tragedy, and the body was removed to the64 words
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141 1940-09-05 12 Stippllrretty Scores Only Goal The Indian Recreation Club qualified for the Final! of the I\F_A. Cup this season when they defeated the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club by the only goal of the match scored hy Snppnrretty in the first half on the Victoria Green141 words
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Article72 1940-09-05 12 Full owing are the remaining weights for the third day of the Singapore races on Saturday, the weights of the other events having been published yesterday. PONIES. CLASS 1. DIV. 2—6 FURLONGS T REDELLA 9.00 MADAM 8.13 APPLEWOOD 8.13 SILVER LACE 8.12 PVMBLE 8.12 IRISH JIG 8.11 LADY72 words
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Article199 1940-09-05 12 Additional Ones Arranged The following additional meetings have been arranged since publication of first list of meetings. PROVINCE WELLESLEY DIVISION: sth. Sectors 1, 3 4. Headquarters 6.15 p.m. 11th Sectors 8 9. Headquarters 6 p.m. 12th. Sectors 5, 6 Prai. Headquarters C. 15 p.m. 13th. Divisional199 words
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Article121 1940-09-05 12 —Reuter All Bombs Fall In Target Area Cairo. Sept. 4. Further R.A.F attacks on jetties and warehouses at Assab are announced in an R.A.F communique which states that all bombs fell in the target area but it was not possible to observe the results One fire—Reuter - 121 words
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Miscellaneous121 1940-09-05 12 Around The Town ODEON CINEMA “The Women" with Norma Shearer, Joan Ct iwford and Rosalind Russell 6 > arep.m MAJESTIC CINEMA “The Private Lives :1 beth ar< Essex" x p.m. BEX CINEMA Gordon Harker in No V-f <' 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p m QUEEN'S CINEMA “For Freedom 3, 61’121 words
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