Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 September 1940
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Title Section22 1940-09-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUDLISHED DAILY ,N< 229. Vol. XCVIIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1940. FRIGE ii) CENTS.22 words
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Article464 1940-09-25 1 But Situation “Still Very Grave” Haiphong, Sept. 25. FLIGHTING on the border ceased at about noon yesterday but French officials state that the situation is “still very grave.” Apparently General Ando. Commander of the Japanese South China Army, has been taking the law into his own—Reuter. - 464 words
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Article212 1940-09-25 1 .—Reuter. LATEST R.A.F. AWARDS London, Sept. 25. Officers of two R.A.F. squadrons who have destroyed 84 enemy planes, a Count whcf was born in Berlin but is a naturalised Briton and a Polish airman, are the latest recipients of awards for gallantry in flying operations. The.—Reuter. - 212 words
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Article, Illustration95 1940-09-25 1 —Reuter. LEADER SEES VICEROY Simla. Sept. 25. Mr. A. Jinnah, President of the Muslim League, had 2V$ hours’ talk with the Viceroy yesterday. After all that he would say was that he was leaving Simla today and the League Committee was deciding whether at next—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article90 1940-09-25 1 .—Reuter London, Sept. 25. Owing partly to the danger of bombing and partly to the danger of infectious disease if much time is spent in deep underground shelters, the evacuation of mothers with children of any age is being organised from some hardpressed areas in London Those.—Reuter - 90 words
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137 1940-09-25 1 —Reuter. Tokio, September 25. THE Foreign Vice-Minister, Mr. Ohashi, has filed a vigorous protest 1 to Sir Robert Craigie regarding the case of the six Japanese arrested at Singapore and the searching of the office, of an employed of the Consulate-General, states a semi-official! Japanese—Reuter. - 137 words
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218 1940-09-25 1 London, Sept. 52 The Royal Air Force in one week alone carried out 4.8 separate attacks on docks at German-held Channel ports and other enemy invasion bases, states Reuter’s air correspondent. —Reuter. This is revealed in a statistical review of targets bombed in—Reuter. - 218 words
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Article785 1940-09-25 1 Not A Single Yard Of Britain Yielded To Enemy London, Sept. 25. I a.> not yielded one yard of Britain to the German Air Force, writes Reuter’s air correspondent. Rumours of a strategical retreat by R.A.F. fighters from forward positions in SouthEast England which were published in—Reuter. - 785 words
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Advertisement17 1940-09-25 1 £CO FWW CATE- yow |l V I jLf«U* t&r North Malaya <£ Penang:— DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh17 words
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Advertisement114 1940-09-25 1 j /s dPSTf Agents for North Malaya dl GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY Penang and Ipoh. THE “GOEEZI” FOLDING PUSH CAR. iL Newly arrived! A shipment of our popular 'Goeezi Folding Baby Cars. Sturdily constructed Vk of pressed tubular metal, > a upholstered in the new “Pederex” (non-sticky) Tropical W Leather Cloth. Heavily114 words
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Article615 1940-09-25 2 Why De Gaulle Decided On Invasion BRITISH FORCES PRESENT TO MEET NAZI ATTACK London, Sept. 25. 'T'HE battle of Dakar continues, according to a Vichy message. General De Gaulle decided to invade Dakar following German and Italian infiltrations and assumption of control of aerial bases, states—Reuter. - 615 words
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Article340 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. Raiders Fail To Get Through London, Sept. 25. Two attempts by masses of German planes to reach London today failed completely. The capital had two warnings but no raiders got through. Over 150 aircraft participated in the first raid, flying up the Thames estuary—Reuter. - 340 words
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Article168 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. R.A.F. Raid Off Cap Gris Nez London, Sept. 24. Five German E-boats (fast motor torpedo-boats) cruising off Cap Gris Nez were bombed by six British bombers this afternoon. The boats were strung out in a line several miles from the French coast and clearly visible—Reuter. - 168 words
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Article38 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. Name Of Evacuee Liner Disclosed London, Sept. 24 It is now disclosed that the liner torpedoed with the loss of 283 child evacuees while en route to Canada was the “City ef Benares/’— Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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55 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. Berlin, Sept. 25. A despatch from Algeciras to the Official New Agency states that there is no confirmation of reports that French aircraft bombed Gibraltar as a reprisal for the invasion of Dakar. In Algeciras it is merely known that a reconnaissance plane was—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article247 1940-09-25 2 .—Reuter. More Tonnage Now Than Before War London. Sept. 24 That Britain today controls more shipping tonnage than before the war but that the war had increased the demands upon it are the outstanding points m a statement by Mr Ronald Cross. Minister of Shipping, reviewing the.—Reuter. - 247 words
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Article56 1940-09-25 2 Enemy Guns Silenced By British Artillery Cairo, Sept. 24. No change has occurred in the situation in the Western Desert, according to a G.H.Q. communique which states: “During the evening of September 22 our artillery silenced some enemy batteries. Matruh was raided four times during the night56 words
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41 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. Vichy, Sept. 24. According to a Havas message from Dakar, two attempts to land were made during the night but were repulsed. Reuter learned in London this afternoon that operations at Dakar were in progress.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article282 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. Japan Runs Into U.S. Opposition New York, Sept. 24. Commenting on the situation in IndoChina, the New York Times writes today: “Japan not only takes a decisive step beyond the confines of China, but she also runs into the opposition of the United States as—Reuter. - 282 words
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Article54 1940-09-25 2 —8.0. W. August Production A Record Rugby, September 24. The highest monthly production for twenty-three years was achieved by the Southern Rhodesia gold mining industry during August and the total production for the first eight months of the current year exceeds 1,500,000 ounces a figure higher than—8.0. W. - 54 words
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Article56 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. Bucharest, Sept. 24. It is officially confirmed that Rumania is demobilizing on a large scale. A hundred and twenty thousand men were released from the forces last week. The General Staff has been authorised to demobilize up to forty per cent of the army in order—Reuter. - 56 words
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167 1940-09-25 2 Hitler Forced To Countermand Invasion Order New York, Sept. 24. sources report that R.A.F. attacks on the Channel bases have cost the Germans sixty thousand picked troops, according to a cable to the “Herald Tribune which adds that the order for the invasion attack’—Reuter. - 167 words
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852 1940-09-25 2 Penetrated To Centre Of City Despite A.-A, Fire Stockholm, Sept. 24. r pHE R.A.F. bombing of Berlin lasted from 11.30 p.m. unti* 3.15 a.m. today, according to the Stockholm “Tidningen” which states that a large number of R.A.F. planes participated in the raid.—Reuter. - 852 words
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Article133 1940-09-25 2 -Reuter. Nine British Vessels Sunk Last Week London, Sept 24 Sixteen British, Allied and neutral shijrtotalling 49,200 tons were last due t*enemy action during the week ended September 15/16. according to an Admiralty announcement which adds that the British losses were nine ships totalling 29.246 tons. Both the-Reuter. - 133 words
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Article125 1940-09-25 2 —Reuter. Strong Attack By Chief Rabbi London, Sept. 24. The spirit of ardent faith and un<<®" querable hope animates the souls of mtn and women of this country in their against the heathen rage of the N rulers, declares Dr. Hertz, Chief Bab t in a Jewish—Reuter. - 125 words
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Advertisement6 1940-09-25 2 “HE TRAVELS FASTEST WHO TRAVELS ALONE"6 words
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Article286 1940-09-25 3 FEDERAL PLAN New York. AFULL-PAGE advertisement piu-P-sing that the United States and the six British democracies o: Britain, Canada Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Eire should form a federal union appeared recently in the New York Times and other prominent American newspapers. It was286 words
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Article1985 1940-09-25 3 Lt.-Cnidi. E. KEBLE CHATTERTON Here Tells You Why —————— — — - AS EVERY WEEK GOES BY, AN D FRESH DEVELOPMENTS FOL/TLLOW EACH OTHER. NOTHING BECOMES MORE CERTAIN. MORE MANIFEST, THAN THE TREMENDOUS DOMINATING POWER OF OUR NAVAL BLOCKADE. THERE IS THE HISTORIC BRITISH WEAPON, WHICH IN PREVIOUS WARS HAS BEEN TESTED FULLY AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN FEARED1,985 words
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979 1940-09-25 3 European Output Of Cereals 25 p.c. Below Normal SEIZED STOCKS WILL SOON BE EXHAUSTED rpHE food problem which confronts the German rulers becomes increasingly menacing. In authoritative circles in London it is stressed that each military development adds to the long-term difficulties of food979 words
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70 1940-09-25 3 Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Pioduction has sent a letter expressing his deep gratitude for “the splendid gift” to an anonymous denor, ‘a Trinidadian,” who has given £lO,OOO 3’i per cent. War Loan for the purchase of aircraft. Sind Province, India, have sent £7,500 to70 words
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Advertisement114 1940-09-25 3 1 J 'I I Ji THAT’S DANGEROUS BLEEDING GUMS! —that’s the first sign that your teeth are in danger, the first sign of gum-rot (pyorrhoea) and gumbleeding (gingivitis). These are the diseases which so often result in the extraction of perfectly sound, white teeth. But you can guard against this114 words
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Advertisement100 1940-09-25 3 morbid bile in the blood, which upsets the action v la, > of the whole system. The complexion assumes a Fl yellowish hue and the appetite disappears. The M digestion is upset, with coated tongue and head- I aches. The bowels are irregular. It is advisable I to take steps100 words
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Miscellaneous22 1940-09-25 3 I /CnVTv 1 I Xi ‘jgi. iLAhyX w „,s/ ,sotA< 7i I 2'£*4£> n JK z Hr < “THERE CAME A GREAT SPIDER22 words
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Article770 1940-09-25 4 455 Acute Cases Treated EXPERIMENTAL TESTS BY INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH Kuala Lumpur. LXIUR hundred and fifty-five cases of acute malaria were treated with new remedies claimed for the disease by the staff of the Institute of Medical Research last year with the: object of770 words
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Article623 1940-09-25 4 FAIR CROP EXPECTED: LACK OF SERIOUS FLOODING PROGRESS of padi cultivation in the State of Kelantan is reviewed in the annual report on the social and economic progress of the people by the acting British Adviser. Mr. E. T. Williams. There has been a pronounced increase623 words
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Article158 1940-09-25 4 Woman Sentenced To Six Months It was revealed in Court on Saturday before Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the First Magistrate. Kuala Lumpur, that as many as 11 Chinese boys and girls had been imported into the Federated Malay States from China by a Chinese woman trafficker158 words
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387 1940-09-25 4 Cane Marks And Bruises Found On Body 'T'ENG KOK MEE, a riesha-pu Iler’s wife, was on Saturday 1 convicted on a charge of having wilfully assaulted and illtreated her 12-year-old prospective daughter-in-law, Cho Tin Chia alias Cho Kim, in a manner likely to cause the child unnecessary387 words
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261 1940-09-25 4 Difficulties Under Local Law Singapore Speaking at the monthly social meeting of the Singapore Indian Association on Indian Marriages and the Local Law.”. Mr. S. B. Aditan referred to the difficulties of proving the validity of Hindu marriages in local courts under the existing law.261 words
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Article64 1940-09-25 4 A house in Phuah Hin Leong Road was broken into in the early hours of yesterday, when some clothing was reported to have been stolen. Entry into the premises was effected by scaling the wall at the rear of the hotise. Following a report made at the Hutton64 words
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Article135 1940-09-25 4 Story Of ’’JMagic” Supply Of Money How she was deceived by the accused, who told her that if she gave him $22 he could, by magic, fill a bag with notes was told in the Police Court on Monday morning, when a Chinese named Ong135 words
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Article258 1940-09-25 4 Three Bound For Threat To Headman Muar Alleged to have intimidated Yap Choon Hin, a kepala of a smoking house in Sungei Mati, so that he should ger his smoking coolies to strike, three Chinese rubber factory workers were on Saturday produced before Mr. S. A. Baker,258 words
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Article74 1940-09-25 4 The death has occurred of Mr. Mohamed Jumabhoy, former president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore. Mr. Jumabhoy, who was 60 years old, died on Tuesday, and the funeral was on Wednesday. He was born in India and came to Malaya in 1915 to74 words
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Advertisement117 1940-09-25 4 DENTALLY INSURED aritfr the, Tek SHORT-HEAO’POLICY Be sure your children grow up with healthy strong teeth, clean not only in the front but at the back, in aB those nooks and crannies, where A food-remains lodge, and cause decay. Tek "Short-Head" toothbrushes, designed by dental surgeons, fit into the arch,117 words
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Advertisement115 1940-09-25 4 HELP FOR GASTRITIS VICTIMS The great problem in gastritis and 1 other digestive disturbances is how to rest the sick stomach and still nourish the exhausted body. Solid food is ©ut of the question. Even many liquid foods irritate the* stomach lining and cause pains and vomiting. There is a115 words
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Miscellaneous55 1940-09-25 4 WHAT A WAR! I by I Gilbert W I i Wilkinson W 55 i Copybook Claude and Ham Fisted Hector /Of 7l 1 T/ i Mrr- A I <j4 y ’fa® i I I All in a Day’s Work— by Rick Etines THE BOUNDERS —I of I Vty bounds “1155 words
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9412 1940-09-25 5 NOT TOO EARLY TO PLAN FOR LEAN YEARS AFTER WAR Chamber Of Commerce Chairman’s Review Of Business TMPORTANT MATTERS PERTAINING TO PENANG'S TRADE WERE REVIEWED BY 1 THE CHAIRMAN (MR. JULES MARTIN) IN THE COURSE OF AN ILLUMINATING ADDRESS AT THE HALF YEARLY MEETING9,412 words
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Advertisement49 1940-09-25 5 WEDNESDAY', 25th SEPT., 1940. You Can’t Have Everything But You Can Have A Jolly Good Time Dancing At The WEMBLEY CABARET with our Charming Hostesses to the Swing and Sweet Music of MORALES AND HIS SWING BAND 9.00 P.M. 12.00 P.M. Watch For The Date Of AMATEUR WALTZ COMPETITION.49 words
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Miscellaneous223 1940-09-25 5 RU 1 V OPENS TODAY L Tr MAJESTIC F LAUREL WYM LASI E DAY wr SAPS AT SEAW n.<- i,-.... fl fl THE ROWDY ROUGHNECKS ARE FIGHTING IN Two men and a girl who dare to fight pT, Z„, “CALL A MESSENGER” “RULERS OF TOGETHER WITH THE LATEST I FROLIC223 words
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Miscellaneous247 1940-09-25 5 QUEEN’S TODAY LAST 3 SHOWS AT 3, 6.30 9.30 A Grand Double-Feature Attraction One of the most spectacular war picture ever produced in China. THE BATTLE OF KHENG CHEW” TOGETHER WITH A Super Cantonese Hit “CHENG TIAN HIAT LOOI” Songs Romance Laughs MATINEES TOMORROW AND FRIDAY AT 3 P.M. ‘’‘‘Kentucky247 words
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Article1195 1940-09-25 6 T yesterday’s meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners Dr. Lee Tiang Keng protested at what he termed “the discourteous treatment” that had been accorded to him in connection with his question regarding "No Parking” signs and we are surprised that the President, instead of apologising for what1,195 words
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Article239 1940-09-25 6 Just Five Minutes minutes ordinarily fly past without one being aware of it but what a great deal can be done really with the odds and ends of time. I am moved to make this profound observation after reading how the entire staff of the Eastern Smelting239 words
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Article476 1940-09-25 6 Wednesday, Sept. 25. r PHE battle of Dakar continues. General de Gaulle, not wishing to be involved in a fight between Frenchmen, has withdrawn his troops but the British Fleet is carrying on where he left off. rpHIS is how Vichy gives its version476 words
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Advertisement198 1940-09-25 6 ■’l Til Z| 160%«" £7] Twj FT Ji C A L D B E C K* 5 'Yyjoui'CLrvo Shark-Skin, Worsted Flannels, Gaberdines, ENGLISH INDIAN PALM BEACH FOR EXPERT TAILORING. VISIT PARMANANDS MBh antmony (fi&wnup&n JHU COW&GAT&j |t ANTHONY H SON OF SIR GERALD LADY HANSON This sturdy little man. ;.•:>?;198 words
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Advertisement32 1940-09-25 6 WHEN BUYING TIN PROVISIONS Always Specify. ilbi DEL MONTE PRODUCTS are known the world over. OBTAINABLE AT Ail the leading dealers. SOLN AGENTS Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG. lpota and Kuala Lumper.32 words
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Advertisement43 1940-09-25 6 1 < H PIONEER 3UB6E A WOOLS 529.TANJ0NG BUNGAH R? PENAX&4 For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone YOUH OLD, S /zAXlll "T YftEsZ Is U PAy s’- co s: ficuTHf tAST F fIN Oflf coMaa-.-»43 words
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128 1940-09-25 7 M-H TRANSMITTER TO COUNTER GERMAN PROPAGANDA will begin on TuX? 29 8 grammes, wb.ch According to this new programme, the Singapore I.™ tn > I r f mg the mornmgp commencing from 10 o clock w.th Malay, Chinese, Indian and European music. To the present128 words
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Article66 1940-09-25 7 As a iesult of the second donation to the War Fund from the Municipal Commissioners of Penang, the total contributions from Penang, including Kedah. now stand at $908,980.55. The North Malaya total is $1 395.125.85. c Previously Acknowledged 608,810.55 Penang Municipality (2nd donation) 300,000.00 European Mess, Penang66 words
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Article72 1940-09-25 7 The Food Controller announces that export of refrigerated foodstuffs is no longer subject To quota control, satisfactory arrangements for the holding of minimum stocks having been made. The articles principally affected are bacon, butter, cheese, margarine, frozen fish, beef and mutton. Any of these articles if imported in72 words
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Article117 1940-09-25 7 The following telegram from the Lord Mayor of London has been received:. “Deeply touched by Malaya’* sympathetic gift to suffering Londoners. Your concern for us at this time strengthens our courage.” It will be remembered that last week a sum of £20.000 was given through the117 words
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1193 1940-09-25 7 NO WRITTEN REPLY TO DR. LEE TIANG KENG’S QUESTION UTHE COMPLAINT THAT “DISCOURTEOUS TREAT--1 MENT” HAD BEEN ACCORDED TO HIM BY THE PRESIDENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE QUESTION HE HAD SUBMITTED ON “NO PARKING” SIGNS WAS VOICED BY DR. LEE TIANG KENG AT1,193 words
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Article187 1940-09-25 7 $450,000 RESERVED FOR TAXES WAR CONTINGENCIES Net profit earned by McAlister and Co. Ltd. in the year ended June last is shown in the accounts issued yesterday. The amount at the credit of profit and loss account for the year, after allowing for depreciation in the187 words
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Article205 1940-09-25 7 At yesterday s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, the Commissioners confirmed the following decisions of the Electric Supply and Transport Departments Committee: The President reports that he has approved Mr. Mankin’s leave as from October 13, 1940. It is agreed that Mr. Mankin be allowed full205 words
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1464 1940-09-25 7 4 MAZEMENT at the decision of Government to introduce Income Tax was expressed by Mr. Jules Martin (Chairman) at the Penang Chamber of Commerce half-yearly meeting yesterday. He said that after the strong opposition which had been shown, one would have expected the idea1,464 words
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Advertisement125 1940-09-25 7 Latest Display or BRITISH MADE Men’s Fancy Tattersail Neck Ties Wool f Mohair AVAILABLE FROM EASTERN BAZAAR THE BLUE SHOP Phone 8, Bishop Street, P.O. Box 1396 Penang 316 Announcing A NEW TRUFOCD PRODUCT A PROGRESSIVE NUTRITIVE FOOD FOR BABY FROM 10 TO 24 MONTHS CONTAINS Animai Protein Bone Marrow125 words
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Article443 1940-09-25 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon to-day. NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 5/3 5/6ex £1 Austral M. 33/6 35/6ex 5/0 A»yer Hitam 17/6 18/6 $1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.04 £1 Bang Tin Tin 16/6 17/6 $1443 words
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Article242 1940-09-25 8 NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers Allenby 1.10 1.15 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Ayer Hitam 0 90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.10 1.15 Ayer Panas 1.15 120 ex Bassett 0.42 j 0.45 Batu Lintang 1.06 1.09 Bedford 0.874 0.92} Benta 1.00 1.05 Borelli 1.32 V 1.40 Bren a 0.61 0.64 Brunei United242 words
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Article326 1940-09-25 8 NOMINAL Lssue buyers sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.75 1.9 b 2 do 7}% Pref 2.00 2.10' 5 B. M. T. 6.90 7.10 £5 Chartered Bank £6} £6Jc £1 Con. T. 8. Ord 17/3 17/9 £1 Con. T. 8. 7%326 words
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Article213 1940-09-25 8 company Dividend Payable Books Close Remarks RUBBERS Ayer Panas 4% 2.10.40 21. 9.40 Changkat Serdang 7% int. 15.10.40 7-15.10.40 Jeram Kuantan 8% int. 30 940 23. 9.40 Kempas 121% 2 8. 9.40 21. 9.40 Perak River Valley 5% 3rd int. 3.10.40 25/9-2.10.40 Telok Anson s%int. 9.10.40213 words
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Article135 1940-09-25 8 Yesterday s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot’ £254. 5 0 £254 “Forward” £258. 0. Q. SINGAPORE: 0 0 Spot $132.00 $132 Business done 50 tons PENANG: 5 tons Spot 5132 00 $132 00 RUBBER: 00 LONDON: “Spot” 11 13 j1 6d n Forward 11 13|16d n 78d Tone135 words
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Advertisement121 1940-09-25 8 BANKS I ißfibiiM I n* Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged i jvith us. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals, f I i I bISTi Further particulars will be I nupplied on application. 3 The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd.,121 words
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Article362 1940-09-25 9 September, 21. Di-beritakan bahawa pada waktu ini negeri Indo-China ada-lah dalam keadaan yang meibahaya, akan tetapi maalumat? yang di-terima dengan ba! itu tidak bersetuju di-antara satu dangan lain-nya dengan demikian tidak-lah dapat di-tentukan apa y.ang betul2 berlaku dalam negeri Indo-China itu. Ada-lah di-perchayakan bahawa pehak362 words
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Article99 1940-09-25 9 Hitler’s Weak Spot “Italy, ripe for revolution, is Hitler’S weak spot,” Mr. de Vere Allen, a war correspondent recently returned to the United States, told the summer session of Harvard University, according to the Boston Transcript. Mr. Allen is quoted as saying that posters issued by99 words
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Article62 1940-09-25 9 MAIL DEPARTURES WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25, 1940. Latest Time of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore 1.30 p.m. Wednesday 25th inst. Mails for Australia, Nev.’ Zealand Java 8 a.m. Friday 27th inst. MAIL ARRIVALS AIK MAILS From Singapore, Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Noon Wednesday. From Australia, New62 words
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Article114 1940-09-25 9 New York. “The United States should send a thousand American pilots to knock the Nazi bombers out of the air,” said Colonel Henry Breckinridge, Assistant War Secretary under President Wilson. In a speech at Morristown, New Jersey, the colonel said, “I would rather fight Hitler from114 words
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Article77 1940-09-25 9 Calcutta. The Government of India recently I placed an order with the Indian Jute Mills Association for 58,000,000 sandbags the manufacture of which will have to be completed by Dec. 15 of this year. The price has been fixed at Rs. 8.14 per 100 bags. This77 words
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Miscellaneous3242 1940-09-25 9 QAKT rDAMnCrn i Music. 6.50 London—The News. 7.20 MM I W O/AIM r iWliiLloVU I Local Time Sianal. Weather Report and MMB ft I (TREASURE ISLAND) I Announcements. 7.23 Studio—Recital by ■■M W KGEI 9.67 mc/s <31.02 m.) Gaston D Aquino (Tenor) and E. O Neil A. y W (From3,242 words
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Miscellaneous61 1940-09-25 9 London. (ZHP). 930 Nicks Dance Six. (ZHL). 950 Hindustani Music.? (ZHP). 10.00 Warning, to Mariners. Arabic Music? (ZHL <fc ZHP). 10.10 News in Arabic. 10.30 Close Down. SYDNEY VLQ 9.61 Mc/s (31.2 m.) (From 8-35 p.m. to 9.50 p.m.) 8.40 p.m. Programme and News in French. 9.05 Programme and News61 words
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450 1940-09-25 10 No Wish To Be Party In Fight Between Frenchmen London, Sept. 24 General De Gaulle’s headquarters in London have issued a communique which reads: —“Called to Dakar by numerous Frenchmen anxious to continue the fight at his side, General—Reuter. - 450 words
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Article83 1940-09-25 10 c—Reuter. Egypt TIGHTENING UP “SI’ATE OF SIEGE” Cairo, Sept. 24. A proclamation has been issued bringing under military law certain classes of civilians employed with the Army who are normally subject to such law orily when a state of war existed. This proclamation, tightening up thec—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article24 1940-09-25 10 Reuter. London, Sept. 24. His Majesty made his statement from the shelter in Buckingham Palace during an air raid warning.—Reuter. - 24 words
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605 1940-09-25 10 STATUS QUO OF INDOCHINA UPSET Complete Embargo On Oil And Scrap Iron Suggested New York, Sept. 24 Despite the Japanese assurances that territorial integrity and French sovereign rights would be respected, the invasion is regarded in official quarters here as a serious threat to AmericanReuter. - 605 words
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415 1940-09-25 10 —Reuter. Attack On London Frustrated London. Sept. 24. A very large formation of enemy planes were seen making their way towards London up the Thames Estuary this morning. The anti-aircraft batteries opened a terrific barrage and broke up the formation. An air raid—Reuter. - 415 words
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Article151 1940-09-25 10 —Reuter. Cultural Treaty Signed At Rio Tokic. September 24. The conclusion of a cultural treaty between Japan and Brazil similar to that between Japan and Italy is announced by the Foreign Office spokesman, according to the Domei Agency. A statement Issued on the subject says: “Japan and—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article70 1940-09-25 10 —Reuter. t 6,000 Votes Still To Be Counted Melbourn?, Sept. 24. The latest figures of the polling at Fremantle indicate that Mr. Curtin, Labour leader, whose defeat at one time is regarded as certain, has now improved his position. He is nassing his United Australia—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article29 1940-09-25 10 —Reuter. London. September 24. Eight Dutch Army officers arrived at an Eastern Canadian port today to recruit an infantry battalion from among Netherlander in Canada.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article110 1940-09-25 10 Sinking (M Evacuee Liner Condemned By Mr. Hull Washington. September 24. Mr. Cordell Hull called the torpedoing of the British child evacuees liner a "most dastardly act" at a press conference. Mr. Hull permitted direct quotation of this comment. “I am sure there will be no division110 words
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Article68 1940-09-25 10 —Reuter. Mr. Van Mook Given Title Of Special Minister Batavia, Sept. 24. By royal decree Mr. Van Mook, chief delegate for the Netherlands IndiesJtpanese trade parleys, has been awarded the personal title of “Special Minister Plenipotentiary.’ Furthermore one highranked native officer has been appointed as a new—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article138 1940-09-25 10 —Reuter. Story Of Foundation Of Famous News Agency Hollywood. Sept.’ 24 The first putiic exhibition of the film. A Dispatch from Reuters," m which Edward G. Robinson plays the part of fßaron Julius de Reuter, has been followed by its exhibition to a specially—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article119 1940-09-25 10 —Reuter. FIRES IN CENTRE OF CAPITAL London, Sept. 24 Berlin was heavily bombed last night, it is officially announced Strong forces of R.A.F. bombers attacked important military objectives there. Fires were observed in many districts after bombs were dropped in the centre of Berlin, according to an—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article330 1940-09-25 10 No Medical Supplies Since July Since the closure of the Burma Road in mid-July, no medical supplies have been coming through, according to Dr P. Z. King director of the Chinese National Health Administration in Chungking, and Dr. Robert K. S. Lim, director-general of the Chinese330 words
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382 1940-09-25 10 ECONOMIST’S PLAN TO KEEP POSITION SOUND London, Sept. 24 After a year of war, Britain remains richer in national wealth than at the beginning of 1937, affirmed the eminent economist, Mr. J. M. Keynes, in a broadcast tonight. ’—Reuter. Air. Keynes who is the’—Reuter. - 382 words
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Advertisement114 1940-09-25 10 S. S. “CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS” (via Panama) ARRIVES 30 SEPT., 1940. Luxuriously appointed passenger vessel with swimming pool and air conditioned dining room, PENANG TO MANILA U.S. $lOl-00 PENANG TO HONGIKJNG U.S. $126-00 PENANG TO SAN FRANCISCO U.S. $486-00 Prices shown are minimum rates. Cabins with private bathrooms available114 words
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630 1940-09-25 11 Three-day Meeting Next Month (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 24. 4 TOTAL of 136 entries has been received for the Selan- gor Turf Club Autumn Meeting to be held on October 5, 9 and 12. They are made up of 31 Class630 words
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515 1940-09-25 12 VERGROS AND POLICY OUTSTANDING (By “EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh, Today. SOME splendid gallops came under observation on the Ipoh race track this morning, when the majority of the candidates for the Perak Turf Club extra meeting, which opens tomorrow, were put through their paces. Most515 words
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Article50 1940-09-25 12 RACE 1: HILARITY BALE GIRL RACE 2; POLICY SIR PATRICK RACE 3: QUICK MONEY STAR LOCK RACE 4: CHAR SPRING GIRL RACE 5: AMAZON SHAMROCK RACE 6: VERGROS RACKAROCK RACE 7: CLARISSA THE FLEA THANKSALOT RACE 8: K. C. G. BENEDICT Best Bets: Quick Money and K.C.G.50 words
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1061 1940-09-25 12 Mr. C. Grumitt Successfully Moves For Decision To Be Referred Back QTRONG criticism of the proposal to construct a new Bandstand on the Esplanade, costing $3,000, was voiced by Mr. C. Grumitt at yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, when decisions arrived at by the1,061 words
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1016 1940-09-25 12 RACE 1 —2.30 p.m. PONIES —Class 2 —Division 3 —4 Furs. Straight 0 3 2 DANSE DU VENTRE 8y 9.04 Major T. L. FOx Owner 3 4 0 PHAR PAR 10y 9.04 Mr. H. S. Kirwan Logue 0 0 3 BALI GIRL1,016 words
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Article74 1940-09-25 12 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TIN: Penang $132.12 i Business done 100 tons Singapore $132 12 1 RUBBER: 1 JPenang Spot 37g c Singapore Spot 37g c COPRA Sundried $2.95 business done Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA Medium $6.50 Sellers Fair Seed $6.00 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.20 Rangoon74 words
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Advertisement64 1940-09-25 12 TO MAKE IT CLEAR Among the prize-winners in the Wembley Cabaret competitions last Saturday night were Miss Nita Chong and Mr. Waugh. The Mr Waugh mentioned is not Mr. W. L. Waugh of Messrs. Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd., Penang. Y. W. A. A Curry Tiffin will be held at the64 words
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