Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 December 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-12-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 HiBUSMEB DAILY No. 305. Vol. XCVIH. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1940. PRICE It) CENTS.22 words
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419 1940-12-23 1 LORD HALIFAX’S KEY POST London. October 23. Reuter's lobby correspondent, commenting on the Cabinet changes, says: “As I forecast last Friday, Lord Halifax's appointment as Ambassador at Washington is a sign of the importance which the British Government attach to this key post—Reuter. - 419 words
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Article113 1940-12-23 1 —Reuter. Early Collapse Or Japan Predicts i Chungking, Dec. 23In a leader deaUng with the reshuffle of the Japanese Cabinet, the official Central Daily News deciares that the Japanese Cabinet is going Rightist. The inelusion of Baron Hiranunia as Minister of the Interior and Mr. Araki as Minister—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article126 1940-12-23 1 —Reuter London. Dec. 23 The appointment of discount Halifax as British Ambassador to rhe United States in succes- r Lord Loti■'<!!:. announced iate last night, is followed by inif rtant cabinet changes. Ur. A nth ay Lden, Secretary for IT ar. returns to e Post of re' li’—Reuter - 126 words
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238 1940-12-23 1 ;.—Reuter. Khartoum, Dec. 23. Italy's grip on her vast African territory is weakening as the spar k of revolt spreads. News of the British victory in the Western Desert has penetrated to the mountain fastness of Yojjam. the wilderness of Danakil and to the wide;.—Reuter. - 238 words
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Article73 1940-12-23 1 .—Reuter. Belgrade, Dec. 23. A PROTEST against the antiSoviet campaign in Rumania and against describing arrested persons as Communists “when they have nothing to do with the Communist movement” is reported to have been lodged by the Soviet Minister in Bucharest, M. Lavrentieff. He is reported.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-12-23 1 QUEEN HELEN (above.) mother of King Michael of Rumania, returned to Bucharest on Saturday afternoon from abroad. She went to Italy from Bucharest a few days b*-fore the Iron Guard massacres in Rumania last month, says a Reuk-r message from Bucharest.44 words
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Article398 1940-12-23 1 BOW Athens, Dec. 23. Local successful tights in different sectors are recorded in Sunday evening's brief Greek war communique. Some prisoners were taken including two lieutenant-colonels. Two further enemy planes are now reported to have been brought do n ou Saturday. The Italians have suffered h*avy lossesBOW - 398 words
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504 1940-12-23 1 MARSHAL GRAZIANI’S REPORT TO MUSSOLINI Rome, Dec, 23. fyjARSHAL Graziani, Commander-in-Chief of the Italian army in Libya, gives what he describes as the first phase of operations in the Western Desert” in a long report sent to Mussolini, says the Italian News Agency. Graziani—Reuter. - 504 words
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Article38 1940-12-23 1 —REUTER. Tonight's Broadcast By Mr. Churchill LONDON, DEC. 23. “A MESSAGE TO ITALY” WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF MR. CHURCHILL’S BROADCAST IN THE HOME AND EMPIRE BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES AT 8 P.M. G.M.T. TODAY (MONDAY).—REUTER.—REUTER. - 38 words
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Article77 1940-12-23 1 —Reuter. Prolonged For Further Three Months Ankara, Dec. 21 The Government's decision to prolong the state of siege proclaimed a month ago for a further three months as from yesterday (Friday) applies to six districts in European Turkey with Istanbul as the headquarters. The main—Reuter. - 77 words
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Advertisement20 1940-12-23 1 USB g- I Sfjjjj i i dr x-<-P®£E!L-' s North Malaya <£ Penang:— I etown dispensary ltd, Penang and Ipoh. I20 words
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Advertisement121 1940-12-23 1 LOOK? is «sSI 1 1 IS bestT 4 Agents for North Malaya <£ GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. GLASSIFARE ■■■■■■■■■rTrn “nim n ~r iBWBi ti i miibu munni Tumblers (all sizes), Liqueurs, Ports Sherries, Champagnes, Sundaes. Finger Bowls, Ice Plates and Beer Mugs in PLAIN and KEY BORDER. PAPER121 words
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472 1940-12-23 2 MOST HURL ITSELF INTO SEA OK SURRENDER Fresh Positions Token By Greeks London, Dec. 21. A GREEK G.H.Q. communique issued last night reports that fresh positions were occupied after successful battles adding “a Lieut.-Col. is among the prisoners taken.” A large quantityReuter. - 472 words
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204 1940-12-23 2 Reuter. Cairo, Dec. 22. Reinforcements are steadily reaching British troops in the Bardia area, states today’s communique from British G.H.Q. The communique adds that a further seven guns had been collected from an enemy frontier post recently occupied. On other fronts the situation remains unchanged.British bombersReuter. - 204 words
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Article62 1940-12-23 2 —Reuter. London. December 22. The Pope is expected to broadcast at lO.lg a.m. Italian time on Christmas eve. according to the Vatican radio. The service will start at 10 a m. Italian time and will include .a short message by one of the Cardinals.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article998 1940-12-23 2 Objective Italians Thought Was Beyond R.A.F, Range London, Dec. 22. BRITISH heavy bombers last night visited Venice for the first time. They attacked Porto Marghera which, according to the Air Ministry News Service, was an object which the Italians possibly thought was beyond the range-BOW. - 998 words
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Article205 1940-12-23 2 Reuter. Shattering Blow At Duce's Prestige London, Dec. 21. The British Fleet s penetration of the Adriatic and the bombardment of Valona are oeing regarded by the ne*?»papers as another blow at both Mussolini's shattered prestige and Italy's shattered forces. Under the heading “Italian Seas?” the “DailyReuter. - 205 words
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Article56 1940-12-23 2 —Reuter. Shock Recorded At California Pasadena, California. Dec. 21. A strong earthquake of “sufficient in_ tensity to cause considerable damage" if in a populous area is recorded by the seismological laboratory of the California Institute of Technology between 8.42 and 8.45 p.m. G.M.T. yesterday. The centre of convulsion—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article42 1940-12-23 2 Reuter. London, December 21. Many documents and boojvs have been rescued in salvage work after the bombing at Eton College. The ancient flogging broken still lies beneath the debris but a number of birches have been retrieved almost undamaged.—Reuter. - 42 words
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29 1940-12-23 2 Reuter London, Dec. 22 Mr. Churchill will broadcast in the home and overseas programme of the 8.8. C. to-morrow at 8 p.m. G M.T.Reuter - 29 words
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70 1940-12-23 2 —REUTER. Mr. Eden Back At Foreign Office WASHINGTON, DEC 23 AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCE MENT OF LORD HALIFAX AS AMBASSADOR TO TIIF UNITED STATES IS E\ PECTED SHORTLY, SAYS REUTER’S LOBBY CORR} s PONDENT. IT IS EXPECTED THAT MR EDEN, SECRETARY FOR WAR, WILL—REUTER. - 70 words
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Article607 1940-12-23 2 i. Reuter. U.S. Not Afraid Of Threats New York, Dec. 22. The German warning to the United i States against the handing over to Bii* 1 tain of axis ships in American wateix j dominates the front pages of the Sunday newspapers, several papers sugge.-hng 1 thati.—Reuter. - 607 words
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Advertisement257 1940-12-23 2 The biggest line of Christmas cameras ever offered by KODAK THIS CHRISTMAS we are offering you a choice of Kodak Cameras that’s the greatest ever. Wonderful values include the latest, smartest models, up-to-the minute in looks and action. The economy movie maker brings home movies within the w reach of257 words
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Article435 1940-12-23 3 300-Mile Tramp Wo Elude Nazis 11OW the heir to an English peerage escaped his German captors -after the Dunkirk battle, tramped 300 miles through France, crossed the Pyrenees afoot, but was captured and treated as a convict for a month in Spain, was the story heard the435 words
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Article216 1940-12-23 3 MR. Neville Cardus told members of the Commonwealth Club at Adelaide that, at this critical time for England, what inspired him with contidence was not Britain s guns or Britain's air force, but the extraordinary spirit of adaptability’ of the English people. The English people are not216 words
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131 1940-12-23 3 Hanoi. Energetic measures quickly’ taken have stopped entirely the activities of' native communists which began during the night of Nov. 22-23, when they simultaneously attacked administrative centres and several small military posts or civil guards in the neighbourhood of Saigon, Cholon and also in j four131 words
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757 1940-12-23 3 Chungking. OEVIEWING the international situation and China’s foreign policy at a joint memorial service in the Central Kuomintang. the Foreign Minister. Dr. Wang Chung-hui. declared that Japan's “ostrich policy" would hasten Japan’s downfall and expedite the accomplishment of China’s war aims, namely, the757 words
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Article174 1940-12-23 3 London. Charged at Chester with assaulting his wife, a man was said to have climbed a drainpipe to gain admission to her home. He was William Green, a 47-year-old j foreman, and he was remanded in cus- i tody. The wife, Margaret Green, of Abing-, ton-cres., Saltney,174 words
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Article109 1940-12-23 3 Gave Rs. 1.800 To Maliabodhi School New Delhi. His Excellency Tai Chi-Tao who was on a visit to Benares donated Rs. 1.800 to the Mahabodhi Society in India to construct a new room at the Mahabodhi school at Saranath. He arrived at New Delhi by special109 words
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Article631 1940-12-23 3 Nationwide Boom hi Agriculture r pHE year 1939-40 has seen a miracle in the field of agncultural promotion in China. The producer of this miracle is the National Agricultural Production Commission of the Executive Tuan. Increase in agricultural production for the past year as a631 words
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Advertisement113 1940-12-23 3 c-A /fife' 1 iit j) WHAT BETTER PRESENT? Every gift of a War Savings Certificate is a lasting reminder of the goodwill and friendship of the giver towards the recipient. Every dollar invested in the purchase of War Savings Certificates helps Britain in her war to eradicate the obscenities and113 words
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Article1363 1940-12-23 4 A Challenging Book By Mr. C. Alma Baker “TH E LABOURING EARTH” A Survey of Agricultural Conditions at Home and Abroad, by C. Alma Baker. C.B.E. Foreword by the Rt. Hon. Lord Addison. (Book to i e published shortly). ‘nplllS is a challenging book.” writes the Rt.1,363 words
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Article1331 1940-12-23 4 Manufacturing Methods Described Houm's. clothes, orchestras, furniture car and engines all made of glass have been reported in recent years. This article gives a comprehensive description of glass manufiM ture. There are many legends relating to the discovery of glass, but the only point on which they1,331 words
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Article407 1940-12-23 4 Wartime Transport In China r pEN national lines totalling 14,000 kilometres are planned by the National Stage Transportation Bureau of the Ministry of to meet Fiee China’s wartime t< importation needs. An initial fund .j $10.000,000 has been granted by the National Treasury to mobilise th.vast reserve407 words
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Advertisement17 1940-12-23 4 HUNTLEY PALM ERS >SHOgg OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING STORES. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS: SIME. DARBY CO., LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCHES17 words
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Miscellaneous57 1940-12-23 4 [WHAT A WAR! Wilkinson t j fc fk. AVk i i ■A t sW® aOJ SNsb, x' Wt c n i v- N t i I’m telling, you that's a genuine piece of Nazi t J parachute. Now call me a Goebbels.” All in a Day’s Work by Rick Elmes57 words
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858 1940-12-23 5 Value Of Co-operation Stressed By Gen. Wu 'jpHAl the hinese realised the value of co-operation between hina, Great Britain and Malaya was stressed by His Excellency General Wu Te-chen in the course of an interview' with a “Pinang Gazette” representative at the Chinese Consulate858 words
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Article449 1940-12-23 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. W. C. Taylor, M.C.S., to act •‘•s Resident Councillor. Malacca. Admiral H. W. Grant, C.B. has been 'ppointed Chairman and Managing Director of the. Marconi Company. Mr. J. a. P. Oswald, tutorial staff of the Methodist Boys School Kuala Lumpur. with449 words
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108 1940-12-23 5 A Xmas Carol Service is always attractive and particularly should it be so at this Xmas season when we are experiencing anxious and troublous days. Our representative learns that on Xmas Eve at 6.30 in St George’s Church the Service of the Nine Lessons108 words
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Article68 1940-12-23 5 The Penang Indian tongkang coo de strike is practically over, a very large majority of the strikers having resumed work on Saturday. It appears that the tindals of the v anous tongkang approached the owners and were allowed an advance (“makan" monev > for the month. The68 words
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Article116 1940-12-23 5 Y .W.C.A. Sale In Aid Of M.P.F. China Fund As a result of the Sale of Goods held in the Rest Roon: on Dec. 3 1940. the Y.W.C.A. has been able to forward SBO to the Malaya Patriotic Fund and $BO to the China Relief Fund. The116 words
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Advertisement249 1940-12-23 5 WEMBLEY CABARET THOROUGHLY RENOVATED AT A COST OF MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IThe Home of Better Entertainment FIRST CLASS DANCE FLOOR, BEAUTIFUL AND ENTERTAINING HOSTESSES AND A BAND WELL KNOWN FOR ITS CORRECT DANCE TEMPO. MORALES AND HIS SWING BAND 9 00 P.M NIGHTLY 12 00 P M Coupons 9249 words
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Advertisement143 1940-12-23 5 TONIGHT LADIES 9 GUEST NIGHT AT THE NEW WORLD Monday, 23rd Dec., 1940 METROPOLE TALKIES THE MARX BROS, in “ROOM SERVICE” With Lucille Ball, Ann Miller and Frank Alberton. MALAYAN CHINESE MODERN OPERA TONIGHT AT 9 P.M. “RECONCILIATION” Supported by numerous VaudeviUe Turns, Illusion, Magic, Mystery etc Admissions: 60, 40,143 words
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Miscellaneous179 1940-12-23 5 (Mr First Anniversary Attraction racked at all the 4 Shows yesterday. Owing to Taiping booking for this picture, we are unable to extend the season. Sell Up. Folks Definitely the Last 3 Shows Today J j Penang s Most Luxurious I Air-Conditioned Theatre M.ST 3 SHOTS TODAY At 6.15 «nd179 words
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Miscellaneous166 1940-12-23 5 fliß-conoiTioneo THREE SHOWS TODAY THE DOORS AND WINDOWS WERE LOCKED YET A MAN WAS MURDERED HOW? SEE TONE AND SOTHERN SOLVE THE MYSTERY I *V SUPPORTED BY THE LATEST M-G-M NEWS “NEWS OF THE DAY” Next Change Wednesday, Dec. 25 A PICTURE THAT REVIVES XMAS MEMORIES: Reginald Gene Lockhart W\\166 words
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Miscellaneous239 1940-12-23 5 Specially Selected and Reserved For the Xmas Holiday QVEE A s OPENS TODAY 3 Shows at 3—6.15—9,30 The screen’s mightiest emotional experience An unforgettable story A matchleM cast It’s one of the Season’s Big Pictures 1 “THE WAY OF ALL FLESH” A Paramount Picture with Akim Tamiroff. Gladys George, William239 words
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Article88 1940-12-23 6 MARRIAGE ONG KHOO Mr. Mrs. Khoo Keng Earn wish to announce the marriage of their second daughter, Miss Khoo Cheng Sooi to Mr. Ong Eng Chye, second son of the late Mr. Ong Teik Choo and Madam Lim Yew Keow, at No. 4, Barrack Road, Penang, on Thursday88 words
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Article477 1940-12-23 6 W/HETHER or not there is a W lull in the war, Britain’s air arm is always engaged on a systematic plan which has as its object the progressive destruction of Germany’s war resources. This is an aspect of war operations that is destined to play a decisive477 words
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Article213 1940-12-23 6 Fain Sailing rpHERE’S nothing like a little verse or so to begin the week with so here goes: Armadas of Imperial Rome Sail swift, unconquered, o'er the foam Unconquered, when they do not meet I unit of the British Elect, And swifter than a beam of light213 words
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Article823 1940-12-23 6 Monday, Dec. 23. UR. CHURCHILL is broadcasting at 8 o'clock tonight and the title of his subject “A Message To Italy gives rise to speculation as to whether the Italians are not ready to sue tor peace. r PHE Premier knows just 1 how823 words
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Advertisement112 1940-12-23 6 *****55_5______—i Only i Two More Xmas Shopping Days. «GO TO /T” Can Deliver The «1 Goods, SPECIAL CHRISTMAS LUN CHES SERVED ON MONDAY TUESDAY. DOCTORS CHOOSE ROMANISED WOOD FOR Ab THEIR Ar W OWN “'JBABIIS zK' > jjgf/ y /mB x sMBm V < a Sr V n medical rtiq-ieth,112 words
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Advertisement38 1940-12-23 6 KNOWN THE WORLD OVER LxCX. •rahr >S /1 THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in the markets AND need no further Recommendation. x>: Fresh Stocks Received regularly by BOLB AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd.. PENANG Singapore, Ipoh. Kuala Luinpin38 words
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Advertisement35 1940-12-23 6 T EASi rPEMANtfS PIONftR SUOBtHWOMS! 5 29. TANJONG BUN6AH R? PENANCj For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121. pay St. ro 55 f*cn Afr tASTfcfIN ;c35 words
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Article106 1940-12-23 7 Donations in Lieu Of Xmas Cards The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,451.390.47, made up, of Penang $936,193.12 and Perak $515,197.85. Mr. W. C. Murray has sent s2<*o m lieu of Christinas cards and presents and Miss Winifred de Lacy Harnett $5O m106 words
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72 1940-12-23 7 GESTURE INSTEAD OF DIARIES For years, the well-known firm of Messrs. B. P. de Silva Ltd., Penang, have been sending out diaries and novelties to their customers as a gesture of goodwill. This year, their usual shipment of diaries have not arrived,72 words
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149 1940-12-23 7 A farewell dinner to Mr. Tan Ah Tah was held at the Violet Cafe on Saturday night prior to his departure to take up an appointment with the Straits Settlements Legal Service. He was feted by members of the staff of149 words
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92 1940-12-23 7 Singapore, Dec, 23. The follow in- issued by General Headquarters, Far East, Singapore. “Powerful reinforcements fo Far E stern Cvnimand. ft u?,s announced i _-.y the (Far East) that substantia? j einforcements of al! ,rms for the Fitr Eastern Command have recently arrived in92 words
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Article193 1940-12-23 7 Mohammed Abdul Mahjid, Assistant Station Master, Penang, was this mining ordered to pay his wife $l5 or serve ten days’ imprisonment and $45 on January 2, when he came up before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, Penang Third Magistrate, to show cause why he should not193 words
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50 1940-12-23 7 The Government has accepted the offer of Mr. J. V. Landor of Singapore to lend £i ,000 free of interest for prosecution \)j the war. This is the fn":! response to the call made by the Governor for interest-free l<mns from the people of Malaya.50 words
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Article45 1940-12-23 7 Lee Sin Fook, who was sentence! to four months rigprous imprisonment by Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Middle Court on Friday cn e. charge of criminal breach of trust, is not Mr. Lee Sin Fook of the Agricultural Department, Penang.45 words
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Article27 1940-12-23 7 The Commander, Local Defence Corps, gratefully appi the gift cf a pair of binoculars by Mr. Ephraim Isaac, of No. 4d, Eeach Stieet, Penang.27 words
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Article107 1940-12-23 7 General Wu Te-chen made a courtesy call on the Hon. the Resident Councillor this morning at ten o’clock, and Mr. Goodman returned the visit at the Chinese Consulate at 11 a.m. This afternoon, Mr. Goodman entertained General Wu and other members of his mission to107 words
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Advertisement119 1940-12-23 7 DON'T WAIT! X’MAS IS APPROACHING BUY WHAT YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN ORDER TOUR DRESS AT PARMANAND'S IF YOU HAVEN’T. Another British Triumph wl IW x A iil (nliai x llil’H ViiVl K It TV® MO, ZxS- wd fl ;/z wn l Here she comes, with her rich gift J^x^ l B,119 words
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4352 1940-12-23 7 Appeal To Every Man And Woman in Malaya “LET US TRY AND MAKE 1941 A YEAR OF VICTORY AND PEACE’’ I get every ma n and woman in Malaya into this war.’ declared His Exi Sir Shenton Thomas, in a broadcast from Singapore4,352 words
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Article92 1940-12-23 8 The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Lid, reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the Half month of December, 1940 KAMPONG KAMUNTING Hours run 310 Cubic yards treated 72,000 Total piculs 390 Nett value $30,810 THABAWLEIK TIN Hours run 307 Cubic yards treated 79.000 Total92 words
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Article76 1940-12-23 8 Output Might Be 15,000 Tons P.A. Tin deposits estimated by Egyptian experts at some 500,000 tons have been discovered in th? valley called Wadi pJ Aga]& n J h nei e hlj ourhood of Kosseir on the Red Sea coast. The veins, which are rich in76 words
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Article462 1940-12-23 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 23rd December, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/71 3/10J 5/0 Austral Amal. 6/9 7/0 £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6 5/0 Aver Hitam 21/0 22/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.90 0.95 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15'6ex $1462 words
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Article250 1940-12-23 8 Issue Buyers Seilers Allenby 1-15 1.20 Alor Gajah 0 85 0.90 ex Amal Malay 1.70 1.80 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 1 12j 1.17 j Bassett 0 42 0.45 Batu Lintang 1.074 1.10 Bedford 0.90 095 ex Bent a 105 1.074 Borelli 1.35 1.45250 words
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Article348 1940-12-23 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.85 1.95 2 Alex. Brick lk% Prefs 2.15 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £8 £B4 £1 Con. T. 8. Ord 16/3 16/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref348 words
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Article210 1940-12-23 8 51 INING Dividend Books Close Payable Ayer Hitam Tin 10% int. less tax 2. 1.41 (in Eng) Batu Selangor 5% (No 23) 18.12.40 24.12.4 C Burma Malay 6d. (No. 25) 18.12.40 24.12.40 Gopeng Cons. 1/- bonus 6d- Int. less tax 7. 1.41 <in Eng) Idris Hvd210 words
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Article1038 1940-12-23 8 Assessment Rules Kuala Lumpur. The latest issue of the F. M. S. Govertunent Gazette gives a notification of the rules of the Rubber Regulation (Assessment) Rules 1941 which shall cunie into force with effect from Jan. 1, 1941. Thd Assessing Authority shall assess the standard production of any1,038 words
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466 1940-12-23 8 PENANG AND PROVINCE WELLESLEY WOOL AND MATERIAL ACCOUNT Amount previously acknowledged $23,484 00 Mr. H. O. Maas 256.00 F w oceeds of Penang Sports Club, Guest night and Performance of Province Players 1.201.53 Mrs. Neville Syer, Sale of Marmalade etc., 10.00 Bukit Meriajam and Butterworth466 words
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Article107 1940-12-23 8 Returns for the' quarter ended Sept TO, 1940 Output Estimated of Tin Ore Mine Proflfc Tons Tronoh Mines, 577 73,733 Includes proceed., of additional quot, S. Tronoh Tin 255 30 747 Sungei Bcsi Mines 282. 21.17 W Idris Hydraulic 51} 4 197 Kepong I3re<tgttss ITT Pet<“pah107 words
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Article56 1940-12-23 8 Profit on revenue account for the -oar t<- April 3o last wxs £2.757 < £939). Written off buildings and machinery ai> count £5OO (£1,000). transferred to replanting reserve £5OO (same). Divid--nd l/2d. per share, or 2.08 per cent (nil). Forward £1.068 (£356). The crop for 1939-4056 words
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Article75 1940-12-23 8 Penang, December 21, 1940 (By of the Charter»! SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York, Demand 47 3 3J Montreal Demand 51 27 31 Batavia Demand 88 s'B Calcutta. Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7 8 Hongkong Demand 53 11/16 Shanghai Demand 13 13/16 Japan Demand 193 1/4 New75 words
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Article156 1940-12-23 8 Saturday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: £257. 0. 0 £257 5. 0 ‘'Spot” £259. 15. 0 £260 5 0 “Forward” SINGAPORE; “Spot” $132.87% $132.75 Business done 50 tons Buyers No Sellers PENANG: “Spot” $132 87% $132 75 RUBBER: LONDON: S P ot H 7|Bd H 15 16d “Forward” n156 words
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Article73 1940-12-23 9 Three citizens with the same surname, who bear no family relationship, are aspirants for the mayoralty in Montreal. Canada’s largest city. Leon Trepainer, journalist, is a member of one of the oldest families in the province of Quebec. Fat, hearty Raoul Trepainer is a Labour leader, and73 words
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Advertisement292 1940-12-23 9 t h a r rr i n q '.rALf LHilitV Q'tfS are I t nLw) la w, ll Silver Plate or yw I J,Pew»e> is a»way* f JI SHjjfe- N.J. < ap p ecia»ed. Wzm Cbf win cows for 4 fine v K 1 jXwl election P. H. HENDRY. JEWELLEKS292 words
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Miscellaneous1583 1940-12-23 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS i V Un I BROADCASTING B. B. L. News in English (M'o News bulletin C (Locai Time) 6 2 Une Kmg s Ankus from Rud- 820 aan ..nd Kipling s story. Transmission 6 11 20 am" French bulletin. Transmission 1 1.50 pm .35 Sunday Service from the1,583 words
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Miscellaneous1161 1940-12-23 9 Sil XT A PHI? in a musical Comedy: ißiup Eyes (GST GSJ ZHL 1.333 kc/s (225 mj GSB GSV. GSN) 2-kKjfl y. 69 mc/s (3u.a6 nu 9.50 “We Speak to India" GSF ZHP3 7.25 mc/S (41.36 mJ GSD) 10.00 a.m. Malay Drama.t 11.00 Indian Anthony 3 Deane Canon 11-45 HoKkien1,161 words
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945 1940-12-23 10 ALLEGATIONS OF PROBRITISH ACTIVITIES Suggested Transfer Of “Enemy" Ships Un-neutral Washington, Dec. 21 Relations between the United States and Germany took a sudden turn for the worse today as a result of two actions by the Nazi regime. The German Government demanded that.—Reuter. - 945 words
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Article, Illustration187 1940-12-23 10 Former Polish C.-in-C. Belgrade. Dec. 21. The present whereabout.' of Marshal Smic.y Rydz > unknown. The Rumanian authorities have arrested the Captain of the gendarmes guarding the Polish Leader. DetaiL of the e> cap- of Marshal Smigly Rydz. the form r PoLsh Commander-in-Chief, from the Rumanian ca.'tle187 words
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1267 1940-12-23 10 GOOD RESULTS IN ATTACK ON INVASION PORTS Big Fires At Aero-engines Factory London, Dec. 21 An Air Ministry communique just shows that attacks begun in daylight yesterday were continued during the night. It states that yesterday aircraft of the Coastal Command made a number—BOW - 1,267 words
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Article, Illustration166 1940-12-23 10 Mr. M. MacDonald Thanks Amenta ’—Rent, r London, Dec. 22 “Whatever may be our Yuletide, reflections upon some other manifestations in the world, we can celebrate this Christmas with abundant peace and goodwill between people of the United States and the British Commonwealth of Nations," declared’—Rent, r - 166 words
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Article151 1940-12-23 10 —Reuter. Mr. Morrison's Message To People Of England London, Decembei 21 The Minister of Home Security has sent a Message to the Police cf Evanc and Wales in which he praised tne forces for maintenance of hi- t.i tions and the magnificent she w.:.c index-—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article103 1940-12-23 10 —Reuter. Mail Who Built I p French Air Force In Africa Vichy. Dec. 21. General Pierre Weiss, ’he French airman who .saved C>. I- 1 from being mobbed when he landec. at Bourget after his historic A has been dismissed from his pos* Havas Agency. Weiss is—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article91 1940-12-23 10 —Reuter. Mr. Alexander's I rilnit' To Workers’ Spirit DAMAGE AT F.lo> London, Decembt The First Lord of the Admiral'- spected bombed areas in She’ and- congratulated the citizens ie way they stood up to on< <' heaviest attacks yet experienced country”. en Mr. Alexander said it was—Reuter. - 91 words
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70 1940-12-23 10 Reuter. ORDER TO BE COMPLETED IN 18 MONTHS .Veit' York, Dec. 21 The British order for sixty merchantmen to be built in the United States will be completed by Autumn 1942 or within 18 months of the laying of the first keel, itReuter. - 70 words
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Article61 1940-12-23 10 —Reuter. Members Of Government Present London, December 21. The King was represented by the Earl of Clarendon—Lord Chamberlain, at the Memorial Service to Lord Lothian at Westminster Abbey today at which Lord Halifax and other members of the Government and Mr. Lloyd George were present.—Reuter. - 61 words
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Advertisement133 1940-12-23 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO AKR) ir E PRES. JACKSON Dec 26 x PRES. VAN BUREN (via Panama) Dec 26 PRES. HARRISON Dec 30 x ZOELLA LYKES (via Panama) Jan. 14 PRES. TYLER Jan 18 x RUEBIN TIPTON (via Panama) Feb 3 PRES. TAYLOR Feb 5 PRES. MONROE Feb133 words
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Article489 1940-12-23 11 Henderson In Two Semi-finals W. Henderson <Glugor) gave a classic I display and eclipsed all his previous .per- i iormances to beat Chee Swee Ee (Balik Pulau Recreation Club* in a quarter-finai match in the English Game of the Penang i Billiards Championships at the O.X.A last489 words
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Article274 1940-12-23 11 British League Soccer Results London, Dec. 21. •T’HE following ai;e the results of the soccer and rugby matches played today —Reuter. NORTH Barnsley 5, Hull City 0. Blackburn Rovers 3, Oldham Athletic 2. Bradford 3, Huddersfield Town 2. Bury 4. Manchester United 1. Doncaster—Reuter. - 274 words
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Article109 1940-12-23 11 New Dance Floor In Use The Wemt'e. Cabaret presented a picturesque ap> rance on Saturday when its new dance flocr was officially opened. The newly-' nstructed bandstand which was painted n silver can accommodate three bands. Ibe structure is one of the best of its k.nd constructed109 words
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Advertisement35 1940-12-23 11 John Walker Sons Ltd., Stouh Whuky Dtiulltrs, Kilmarnock, CALDBEOCS SHOPPING NOW AT DOULATRAM’S MEANS AT LEAST 20% SAVING DURING THE ANNUAL SALE NOW PROCEEDING PHENOMENAL REDUCTIONS ONLY FEW DAYS MORE. B, H. T. Doulatram Co.35 words
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Advertisement66 1940-12-23 11 ArX ■•I.-- B FRESCOLINE ra»ITARY WAIL DISTESPER| h s'? <'/ \il F 1 --W J l-.- J gMgo| ggßggjgl gfl Up FRESCOLINE OIL-BOUND DISTEMPER is a perfect wall finish for use over all types of plaster, brick or concrete. Frescoline Distemper gives a velvet-like finish; k obtainable in 50 different66 words
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778 1940-12-23 12 S.Vi'-.ffii SPURTS BY MAGILL S HORSES Royal Desire And Flying Scotsman In Great Form (By 'TICT4C) MORE outstation horses have arrived for the Penang Meeting opening on Thursday, and newcomers who impressed most were those from Bowden's and >H. Sleigh's stables, Mr. van778 words
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213 1940-12-23 12 "Invasion Will Be Extraordinarily Difficult" Moscow, Dec. 23. “As long as the British Navy retains mastery and ih e British Air Force is undefeated, a landing operation in Britain will he extraotdmary dihic u 1 t, writes “Trud,” the organ of the Soviet Trade Union.—Reuter. - 213 words
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Article72 1940-12-23 12 C.S.C. To V isit I poll A batch of about eighteen swimmers of the Chinese Swimming Club will leave Penang for Ipoh on Wednesday morning, Dec. 25 to participate in a competition between the Kinta Swimming Club and the Chinese Swimming Club, Penang. The programme is as72 words
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Article235 1940-12-23 12 "Fast And Furious" Is Good Fun A sparkling comedy-mystery laid amidst a glittering beauty pageant provides the I theme for “Fast and Furious” featurin'/ FTanchoi Tone and Ann SotheFn. now I showing at the Odeon. Franc hot Tone makes a welcome return :o the screen and235 words
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Article53 1940-12-23 12 Further List Of Donations The following further donations have been received for the Perak Spitfire Fund: Previously acknowledged $3.606 Capt. A. C. Godding (in lieu of Xmas Presents) 100 Mr. J. D. Howell 500 Mr. Mrs. W. G. Ay ton 250 Mr. M. J. Dowty 50 Total53 words
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Article62 1940-12-23 12 MON U AY. DECEMBER 23 TIN: Penang $132.871 Business done 50 tons Singapore $132.874 CUBBER: Penang Spot 33- c Singapore Spot 331 c JOPRA: Sundried $2.85 business done Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7.20 sellers Fair Seed $6.80 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $10.36 Rangoon Parboiled No.62 words
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46 1940-12-23 12 Jockeys Contribution To Patriotic Fund J? O LLU 11- [N G til c usual the t keys riding at the Penang Turf Club Xmas and !Gew t car Meeting will each subscribe Sio towards the Malax a Patriotic Fund. The local amount already subscribed s $4,140.00.46 words
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Article325 1940-12-23 12 WEIGHTS FOR SEVEN RAGES ON 2ND DAY Following are weights for seven races on the second day of the Penang XmasNew Year meeting: POMES—GLASS 2—DIV. I—s’.; FURLONGS. QUEEN BEON 9 04 SYCILLIAN 8.11 THANKSALOT 8 10 PHARIOL 8 08 MISS ROD 8.05 CODELLUS 8 02 EXPLODE325 words
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