Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 December 1940
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Title Section23 1940-12-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION IST AB. 1863 PUBLISHED DAILY fc>. 311. Vol. XCVIII. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1940. PRICE 10 CEMSk23 words
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440 1940-12-31 1 LARGE NIIMBEBS MOVED TO ROMANIA AND FRANCE Belgrade, Dec. 31. A 7 .3 :-.i A big sc? e are vcnfirmsd by the latest information ■'vr/'.iny ava.d /c :ie. Large Lumbers of troops have been moved cov imania while tro r s r.: ..'.-ciiLc ,n.'.-Reuter - 440 words
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Article, Illustration458 1940-12-31 1 London, Dec. 30. FTEK Sunday night’s fierce raid on this city, London was free from enemy air activity this evening up to a fpirly Me hour and there have been no reports of any raid from any part of the-BOW - 458 words
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Article253 1940-12-31 1 —Reuter. NOTICE SERVED BY ROOSEVELT New York, Dec. 31 By bluntly announcing that he regard? the German-ltaiian-Japanese Pact as directed specifically against the United States, the President has put .11 thiee countries on notice that he regards them as potential, if not actual, enemies. This sentence—Reuter. - 253 words
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Article189 1940-12-31 1 Vain Axis Premises Bagdad. The reaction in Irak to the Axis Powers’ Balkan drive may bp summed up by the statement that whenever Germany adds another victim to the list of countries overrun and subjugated, Irak, as a small state, becomes the more convinced of the189 words
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Article136 1940-12-31 1 HOPES TO "PERSUADE" BRITAIN AND AMERICA TO SYMPATHISE WITH HER —Reuter. Stockholm, Dec. 31. lAPAN does not intend to aggravate the present situation in the Pacific, provided her won existence is not gravely, threatened, said Dr. Itoh, Japanese Minister of Informs tion, to a correspondent of—Reuter. - 136 words
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77 1940-12-31 1 —REUTER. .< CHUNGKING, DEC. 31. ‘JN THE UNITED STATES WILL INCREASE ASSISTANCE TO CHINA AND TO BRITAIN; THE NEUTRALITY AND JOHNSON ACTS CANNOT PREVENT THE UNITED STATES FROM ASSISTING THE DEMOCRACIEB—IN FACT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT BOTH LAWS WILL—REUTER. - 77 words
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Article115 1940-12-31 1 GREEKS WRENCH POSITIONS FROM ITALIANS Athens, Dec. 31. 46L'ORl IFIED positions to the west of Pogradetz have been 'wrenched from the enemy and, despite bad weather, action has yielded <?ood results ail along the front,” the Athens radio states, quoting a communication of the.—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article310 1940-12-31 1 L vUll'Jllllv lIUIVO VV 111 IU, V V w 11 CHlimiL merchants and industrialists.”—lnternational News Agency. Increasing Number Of Unemployed Tokyo Economic conditions in this country are going from bad to worse by the increasing number oi unemployed among medium sized merchants and industrialists. No reliefL vUll'Jllllv lIUIVO VV 111 & IU, V V w 11 CHlimiL – merchants and industrialists.”—lnternational News Agency. - 310 words
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Article76 1940-12-31 1 London. London’s 3,000 unemployed musicians, through the Musicians’ Union, are appealing to Mr. Churchill for help. "Mr. Churchill mentioned in a recent speech the question of entertainment in shelters, and that is one of the things we are urging to help our members back to work,”76 words
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Article37 1940-12-31 1 Tomorrow—Nezv Year’s Day -there will be two editions of To- “Ptnang Gazette”—the first :.v the forenoon and the second, in the evening—shortly after the K’aces—giving full results as well as the latest war news.37 words
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75 1940-12-31 1 —Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 31. “The fighting ability of the Chinese Army' has increase.d in the past year,” declares the Soviet paper "Red Star” attributing this to the opening of the Burma road and the development of war industries in the South-West provinces. Pointing out’—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article37 1940-12-31 1 r.— Reuter. Vichy, Dec. 31. Admiral Leahy, United States Ambassador to the French Government at Vichy, has arrived at Lisbon by the United States cruiser "Turca Loosa,” states the Havas Agency.—Reuter.r.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article254 1940-12-31 1 It is a well established fact that millions of dollars are expended annually in repairing the damage done by Ter- mites or White Ants as they are com- monly called. In a recent press sur- vey, it was shown that on the estimates of the Kuala Lumpur Works254 words
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Advertisement15 1940-12-31 1 you# L v -Vfc. ft* ort/l M"l<iya Penang: r W DISPENSARY LTD.J Penang and Ipoh.15 words
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Advertisement17 1940-12-31 1 LOOKf j is Agents for North Malaya 4 Peaa«f GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, j Penang and Ipoh. I17 words
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165 1940-12-31 2 CHIANG REGIME WILL MIT PERISH' Moscow, Dec. 30. THE opinion that “there is little hope at present that General Chiang Kai-shek’s regime in China will perish” is expressed by Colonel Mabutsi, Chief of the Press Department of the Japanese War Office inReuter. - 165 words
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Article268 1940-12-31 2 Reuter. Leaflets As Well As Bombs Dropped London, Dec. 30. It is confirmed in London this afternoon that the R.A.F. carried out an attack on Naples on Sunday night, dropping bombs and also leaflets which are believed to have contained copies of Mr. Churchill’s speech indicatingReuter. - 268 words
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758 1940-12-31 2 London. Dec. 30. fiJRE fighters worked without pause throughout the day, clearing up debris and smothering the last of the smouldering embers in scores of charred buildings throughout the City which, in its square mile area, contains no military objective. After a—BOW - 758 words
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324 1940-12-31 2 Reuter. Response To Speech Greater Than Ever Washington, Dec. 30. President Roosevelt is greatly pleased at the reaction to his speech. The address brought greater response than any previous Roosevelt talk, said his Secretary, Mr. Stephen Early, making this announcement at a press conferenceReuter. - 324 words
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Article131 1940-12-31 2 Reuter. Difficulties As Result Of Anti-Semitic Drive Rumanian industry is encountering difficulties as a result, of the “purge of parisitical elements,” according to an article in the Rumanian newspaper, “Commertsiulu.’’ The Tass Agency, quoting the article, expresses the opin-' ion that the phrase refers to the antiSemitic campaignReuter. - 131 words
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Article74 1940-12-31 2 RO.W. Estate Duty Amounts To £573,292 Rugby, December 30 Probate has been granted of the will of Mr. Conrad Fry who was associated with the well-known firm of cocoa ano chocolate manufacturers. He left £1.2.53,741 Estate duty amounts to £573.292. Among the large numbers of bequestsRO.W. - 74 words
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Article396 1940-12-31 2 —Reuter BAG OF 300 RAIDERS London, I>ec 30 Polish fighter pilots in Britain destroyed three hundred German aircraft in addition to four hundred destroyed by them in Poland. To this remarkable fact must be added another —that within a little more than a year of the Polish—Reuter - 396 words
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38 1940-12-31 2 Reuter. Vichy, December 30 General Dentz, the newly appointed French High Commissioner for Syria, has arrived at Beyrout to take up his post, says a Havas Agency messageReuter. - 38 words
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149 1940-12-31 2 Moscotif, Dec. jo Ihe difficulties of Ger man industry and economic reorganisa tion in Rumania are the subject of two articles from the press of those countries which are quoted by the semi-official Tass Agency here today. The first article from the "Danziger Vorposten” deals149 words
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521 1940-12-31 2 FURTHER SUBSTANTIAL ADVANCE Athens, Dec. 30. A FTER fierce fighting north-east and north of Chimarra, tht Greeks have made a further substantial advance, captin ing three more villages, the official spokesman announce The advance was made after the Greeks had sto: mountains five thousand feetRenter. - 521 words
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Article56 1940-12-31 2 .—Reuter. Made Lieut. -GeneralIn Red Army Moscow, December 30 The former Commando the Lithuanian. Estonian Armies have been appoint Generals in the Red Arn cers are Genera's Vitkou> and Klavins respectively Sixteen other officers of the former Baltic Sta’ have appointed Major-General Army. Lithuania, Eston.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article49 1940-12-31 2 ,—Reuter. Over Seventy 3i‘Cut Off Istanbu Over seventy villages ha> and four thousand people r ass as a result of flcods and Manissa plains in Sn Fifteen bridges have also and communications dis- i '-'ish authorities and ti e nlief organisation are se ble help.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 49 words
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Advertisement25 1940-12-31 2 E, 0. Hotel Patrons of the above I Hotel are requested to note that the Telephone Number as from Ist January 1941 will be 3581.25 words
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Article202 1940-12-31 3 New York NEWS story which has not been written—Soviet Russia’s role in world event» Ls included in the annual United press selection of the year’s •n biggest news stories. The >ries ranked first are Prewl- nt Roosevelt’s third term re-.l.-ction, followed by the Battle Britain.202 words
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Article162 1940-12-31 3 New York Th» New York Maritime Commission has invited bids for any or all of 15 vessels, aggregating 137,668 tons, now laid iip, a ith the privilege of transfer to a foreign registry. Tl.e New York Journal of Commerce reveals that the ships are large162 words
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Article99 1940-12-31 3 1 ’lair, the French film producer, deprived of his French nationality r<j fortune. a is in a list of 23 French- -after this “fate.” the others is M. Alexis Leger, 1 high official of the French Foreign Office. lair, probably the best known film producers,99 words
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Article417 1940-12-31 3 Britain May Spend £5,000 Millions In 1942 AR under all circumstance involves (says the journal “Britain Today”) the frittering away of wealth, and under modern conditions on a colossal scale. It compels a nation to make inroads on its capital, spending it on the maintenance417 words
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282 1940-12-31 3 London. EILEEN MARTIN waved a hand from the stretcher and cried God bless you all” when she was brought to ground level, after hav--11 entombed for 30 hours. y others, she was trapped -rment of a London school j ■> it by282 words
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Article214 1940-12-31 3 ••Windy’* Village London A SMALL seaside village in the northc west of England might well be the windiest spot in Britain—in two senses. Apart from the gale which blows in from the Atlantic apparently permanently. it is filled with the world’s latest refugees —members of the214 words
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Article79 1940-12-31 3 London. A Cadet in an Officers’ Training Corps, who was formerly a Harrow schoolboy, bayoneted a girl to death in a locked bedroom, then shot himself He was William Hitchins, 33, of Burnham. The girl was Eleanor Corbett, 20 of Kensington. Hitchins called to his79 words
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Article1030 1940-12-31 3 Eugene Lennhoff - Frantic Work In European Cap itais By Eugene Lennhoff The recent weeks were marked by intense diplomatic activity in Berlin and there have heeji many eomiYigs and goings of Ambassadors and Ministers. AH these could only mean a feverish attempt at Nazifying the many European states still left1,030 words
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Article147 1940-12-31 3 Two doctors, one in Nottingham and the other in the U.S.A., have been playing a game of chess by post for four yoars. h rem the start Dr. H.F. Weber, a Professor of Philosophy at one of the American Universities, has been in difficulties against147 words
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Article352 1940-12-31 3 U.S. Correspondent’s Escape London. ITALIAN machine-gunners nearly, shot Leland Stowe, famous American war correspondent. The incident happened when Stowe drove into Fogradec. captured Italian base on Lake Ohridsko (Greek right flank.) He was with the conespondent of the Christian Science Monitor, a Greek lieutenant and a352 words
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Advertisement144 1940-12-31 3 ELEAMING TEETH mny flgf often hide DECAY Only Tek Short-Head tooth- Tek is the only genuine brush can reach those nooks toothbrush, built and patentand crannies, at the back of ed this way, though counta row of gleaming teeth. less attempts have been Here in the arch behind, and made144 words
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Miscellaneous31 1940-12-31 3 H xxi WHAT A WAR! E| by Gilbert Wilkinson p I fegf'iftSS WARTIME RACING t "Spiffire Wins'" I in nun 11T t TrrrrTT! 1r r r ttii TirtTrni rr t tttttU31 words
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4226 1940-12-31 4 Report Of Joint Committee On Income Tax POSITION OF TIN AND RUBBER COMPANIES “It/f ANY persons and associations have expressed themselves as opposed to income tax, but 1 none of them has questioned the fact that what has been done in war4,226 words
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Article, Illustration15 1940-12-31 4 Towing the warship to the fitting-out basuu somewhere in England.15 words
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Advertisement111 1940-12-31 4 f N ACET ■jsga Buy Nacet and a»..»/* W Jfc I d LADES jgPg on cheap blade». I N c MT ftJACET “M ■H eitaollshed favourites, because ef their high quality ano .ow price, HL MADE IN ENGLAND 1111 l and assure you of RB many clean, smooth shaves from111 words
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Article76 1940-12-31 5 Empire Countries Not Affected Singapore. Postage charges to destinations outside the British Empire will be slightly increased from to-morrow (January 1). i he main alterations are Letters, from 12 cts. to 15. Postcards, from 6 cts. to 8. Printed packets from 2 cts. to 3.76 words
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Article208 1940-12-31 5 TONGKANG COOLIES BOUND OVER An order binding each of the accused over in the sum of $5O each for a period of six months to keep the peace was made by Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Middle Court yesterday, when eight Indian tongkang coolies,208 words
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Article176 1940-12-31 5 Miss Yeoh Ah Soon And Mr. Lee Quee Yew At the Chinese Consulate, Northam Road at noon yesterday, Miss Yeoh Ah Soon, grand-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Yeoh Phek Keat, was married to Mr Lee Quee Yew, son of Mrs. Lee Chin Ho (nee176 words
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Article61 1940-12-31 5 Mohamed b n Shaik Ghani, an Ind an Mohamedan, appeared before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Middle Court yesterday on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a woman, Ragamal, at Argyll Road on December 28. The accused claimed trial to the charge, and the61 words
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Article431 1940-12-31 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. R. Chrystal, manager of Kam uning Kstate, Sungei Siput, and Mrs. Chrystal have returned from leave in Australia On the occasion of the wedding of his son, Mr. Chong Fah Kee, the Selangor miner, has donated a sum of $3,000 to the Selangor China Distress Relief Fund.431 words
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Article170 1940-12-31 5 Accident On Jelutong Road Three Chinese women were involved in a motor accident near the junction of Jelutong Road and Sungei Pinang Road yesterday when the car in which they were travelling skidded on the road and finally overturned with the wheels spinning in the170 words
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Article82 1940-12-31 5 The Lady Superior tenders her most heartfelt thanks to the charitable friends of the Convent for their donations towards the Christinas Tree Fund. Their generosity has contributed in no small measure to the happiness of many orphans and poor children who express their sentiments of gratitude in82 words
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Article40 1940-12-31 5 Today on the “Esplanade” from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p m.: March Distant Greeting Doring Overture The Arcadians Wood Selection W. H. Squire’s Popular Songs Hume Waltz Lusticre Bruder Vol’s+edt Idyl The Golden Sunset Finder Finale The ThistleMvdrnetm»40 words
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Advertisement485 1940-12-31 5 „.s* g farewell Presentation Free Handkerchiefx Ist ANNUAL TON,GHT a MALAYAN CHINESE MODERN f fr< /-1 S I OPERA BIDS FAREWELL WITH J. 1t x 1 DISTRIBUTION OF FREE F 4 J O HANDKERCHIEF'S In appreciation of a very successful season, the girls of the Modem Opera 1 11 J485 words
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Advertisement98 1940-12-31 5 You Cast PILES Physician’s discovery positively reduces and heals piles. Dr. V&n Vleck’a Absorptir» Pile Ptum* ‘JB complete cure !or the wont puea. The first appl. cation stope pa>n surul irritation almost instantly. Alarming lom of blood is arrested. Inflammation aooa dice down. The swollen pfiee surely grow lees and98 words
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Miscellaneous128 1940-12-31 5 h is til fi if All if hir Friends »>• Big Crowd» Were Simply I «trims A Happy Thrillnd By Thls Prosperous New Year. Piotaro! REX W MAJESTIC OPENS TODAY 3 SHOWS TODAY W ith 3 Shows At 3. 6.15 3, 6.30 9.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m PDWAPn «matt Yet AnoUier128 words
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Miscellaneous155 1940-12-31 5 niR-conDiTioneo OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS TOMORROW AT 11.30 A.M., 3.00, 6.15 9.30 PJf. A TUNEFUL NEW UNIVERSAL’S riotous TANGLE.... RAMPAGE OF' HEARTS. wW pB of Sweethearts HARMONY AND HILARITY! Suitors! iPanwi Tm Nobody’s Sweetheart l Now” rr s the merriest MUSICALULU EVER IMAGINED! Dennis O’KEEFE MRS Constance MOO R t155 words
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Miscellaneous164 1940-12-31 5 SUNDAY NIGHT’S MIDNITE MATINKE WAS A SUCCESS QUEEN’S ■3PENS TODAY 3 Sk Jics at 3 p.m. 9 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. Another Outstanding Chinese Picture ‘•800 HEROES” or “THE DOOMED BATTALION* SEE: The Youth of China Fightin» For Their Country SEE:—Chinese Heroism In China? Two Special Attractions for One Payment!164 words
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Article447 1940-12-31 6 PRESIDENT Roosevelt’s broad--1 cast to the American nation on Sunday night has been described as more a clarion call than the ‘‘fireside chat” it was supposed to be. It is certaiply a magnificent speech. In loud, ringing tones, the President denounces aggressors and called upon his people447 words
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Article127 1940-12-31 6 VLAJESTIOCINEMA "Boon Soh Sin” (Chinese pic- ture) Chap. 11l 3, 6.30 and 9.30 I p.m. «EX Join ema "Kit Cai son.’ 3j, 6.15 and 9.30 pjn. QUEEN'S CINEMA "800 Heroes (Chinese picture) 3? 6.30 and 9.30 p.m 1 ODEON CINEMA "I’m Nobody’s Sweetheart Now” 3, 6.15 and127 words
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Article352 1940-12-31 6 For Singapore JjIENANG lost a promising and 41 unassuming young lawyer by the departure for Singapore yesterday of Mr. fan Ah Tah, who. left i to take over duties as Deputy Commissioner of Stamps and Estate Duty, Singapore. A product of the Penang Free School, Mr. 'fan352 words
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Article684 1940-12-31 6 Tuesday, Dec. 31. It/1 ORE reports have been received 1-1 concerning German troop movements. The presence of troops in Italy is confirmed in several quarters, says Reuter. Altogether about three divisions are estimated to have entered Italy via Brenner to Bolzano and from there,684 words
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Advertisement266 1940-12-31 6 I Ride a I RALEIGH I THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE I The World 9 Finest Cycle Value 1 g SB w CSV;. x t; > .-<*"*’** V ML.W3WrfIL I 1 W\ >1 I I I i I S Agents in Penang I SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY, 9 26«. CARNARVON STREET. PBN A266 words
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Advertisement93 1940-12-31 6 Wherever you find loveb 1 ne6s —there also you will L/ H find the Yardley Laven H < hSfShB ct Lovable Frag (< rance is so gay—so fresh—- Ev sjri go youthful—so perfect s an accompaniment to th' cared-for complexion Make its happy acquaint ance—and discover, also, ’fee charm bestowed93 words
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Advertisement33 1940-12-31 6 COMPANY HZ FfRAHETS P!ONff» IUMIi WOSJBi 5 ?9. TAN JONG BUNG AH R» PENAN&. For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121 7 YRES 033 words
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259 1940-12-31 7 Representations Not Later Than Jan. 20 the publication of the report of the joint Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Committee on income tax and the proposed Enactment for imposing additional taxation for war purposes, the Under Secretary .to the F.M.S, Government259 words
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Article120 1940-12-31 7 FV U I ER’S DEATH AT 91 ■’OLU 'LL J. A. L, Montgomery, (J.S.L, C. 8., father of Lady Ti‘ .as, the wife of the Governor of e Straits Settlements, Sir Shenfoti Thomas,, «lied recently at Molviite, County Donegal, at the age of 91 He was a120 words
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Article324 1940-12-31 7 Salvation Army Work In North Malaya Christinas Eve at The Salvation Army Headquarters in Penang and Ipoh was a busy day indeed: from early morning until late at* 1 night Major and Mrs. Harvey and Lieutenants Sim and Foo were busy prepar Ing Christmas Hampers324 words
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Article93 1940-12-31 7 Latest Thriller By Dennis Wheatley 'Hie following new books have been received at the Penang Library: The Bishop’s Crime, by H. C Bailey; The Black Baroness, by Dennis Wheatley; China Body and Soul, Edited by E. R. Hughes; The Corporal Died in Bed, by Bruce93 words
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Article75 1940-12-31 7 Alor Star The case against Jagat Singh alias Morgan, formerly watchman of the Grand Amusement Park, Alor Star, on a charge of murdering Mr. Z°e Swee Guan, the cinema manager, will be heard in the Assizes on January 18, before the Hon. Mr Justice G B.75 words
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Article269 1940-12-31 7 2,000 Labourers (H Tanah Merah Down Tools Another strike was reported Seremban yesterday mormng when about 1.000 labourers from Tanah Merah Estate over a demand for higher wages. Tanah Merah ,s one of the brggest sen, from <he estatlprZrly fording the strike in Pahau District,269 words
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Article207 1940-12-31 7 No Central Parking In Church Street The Officer-in-Charge, Traffic Branch. Penang, announces traffic arrangements in connection with the races for the guidance of motorists and other road users. i On the conclusion of the races, motor traffic leaving the Penang Turf Club should prior to entering207 words
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Article145 1940-12-31 7 COMPENSATION FOR TWO INJURED VICTIMS Fiies totalling $125 were imposed by Mr. Lim Koon Tech, Penang Third Magistrate, this morning, on a young Malay, Pawanchik bin Mat Tahir, who was brought up on four motoring charges: (1) failing to stop after an accident; (2) causing hurt145 words
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Article49 1940-12-31 7 The charge in which a young Chinese, Chuah Beng Chiam, was alleged to have committed criminal breach of trust, was this, morning withdrawn, when the cjkso was mentioned again before Mr. Lfim Koon Tcck, in the Penang Third Magistrate’s Court. The accused was acquitted49 words
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241 1940-12-31 7 S PORE COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS Singapore. The Free Press understands that i* committee appointed recently by Government with Mr. Lee Forbes, Commissioner of Luids, as chairman, lias completed a report recommending a scheme for the evacuar tion in an emergency of people from the congested areas241 words
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Article116 1940-12-31 7 Second Anniversary Dinner The Westlands Badminton Party celebrated their second anniversary with a dinner at the Thai Pak Lau Restaurant last night, when members and their guests, numbering 40, wepe present. Much conviviality prevailed. Dinner over, Mr. L. Phipps, hon. secretary, said he was glad to recall116 words
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Article77 1940-12-31 7 His Excellency the Governor has reappointed the following to be members of the Rural Board, Province Wellesley, with effect from January 1, 1941:—The District Officer, Province Wellesley; The Chi«*j. Assistant District Officer, Province Wellesley; The Health Officer, Province Wellesley; The Chief Pofic-* Officer, Province Wellesley; The77 words
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Article58 1940-12-31 7 GOVERNOR MEETS DELEGATES OF LEADING ASSOCIATIONS afternoon, His Excellency the Governor met I delegates of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association, Straits Settlements (Penang) Association, the European Association of Malaya, the Ex-Services Association of Malaya and the Straits-Chin ese British Association. There was a full and free58 words
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95 1940-12-31 7 ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST OF $524 (Kron* Our Own Correspondent) I rpafc In the Batu. Gajah Court today a Week's postponement was allowed by Che Bahaman, the Magistrate, in the case in which an English-speaking Chinese, Chuah Ah Kiaw, appeared on a charge of95 words
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Article51 1940-12-31 7 A false alarm pat through to the Fire Brigade from the junction of Pitt Street and Market Street caused two engines, under Superintendent A. J. Brown, to rush to the call. On arrival at the scene, the Brigade found no fire in evidence and returned to their51 words
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Advertisement130 1940-12-31 7 With the New Year we send greetings and hope that it will be a prosperous and happy one for you. We look forward with anticipation the opportunity of serving you through improved facilities. tron S» sturdy limbs, sour.J bones, the happiness ot X abounding health —these are I some of130 words
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Article452 1940-12-31 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 31st December, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/7* 5/0 Austral Amal. 6/9 7/0 £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 21/0 22/oex $1 Ayer Weng 0.85 Q. 90 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15/® $1452 words
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Article236 1940-12-31 8 Issue Buyers Bellers Allenby 1.15 1.20 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90< Amal Malay 1.70 1.80 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 1.124 1.17 J Bassett 0.42 0.45 Batu Lintang 1.074 1.10 Bedford 0.85 0.90 Benia 1.05 1.074 Borelll 1.35 1.45 Broga 0.60 0.62 J Brunel United236 words
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Article345 1940-12-31 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 74% Prefs 2.15 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £8 £8 J Con. T. 8. Ord 16/3 16/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref345 words
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Article203 1940-12-31 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Ayer Hitam Tin 10% Int. less tax 2. 1.41 (in Eng) Gopeng Cons. 1/- bonus 6d. Int. less tax 7. 1.41 'tn Eng» Idris H’’d 24% int less tax 29. 1.41 (in Eng) Kuala Lumpur If- A.C. 21. 1.41 (in Aust)203 words
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992 1940-12-31 8 Directors’ Annual Report: Final Dividend Of 10 Per Cent. THE thirtieth annual general meeting of Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates, Ltd. will be held at the registered office of the company, No. 96, Market Street, Singapore, today at noon. The directors in their report for the992 words
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Article809 1940-12-31 8 Good Returns Mines SEARCH FOR LAAn CONTINUES The twenty-first annual meeting of Telok Kruin Tin, Ltd I eld at the registered office <4 company in Ipoh, on Mondav r 23 1940, at 11 a.m. Mr. R. p. Brash presided md others present were the Hon. j Mead,809 words
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Article135 1940-12-31 8 Yesterday’s Close Previousir TIN: LONDON: Prices Not Received £256. 10. 0 POt Prices Not Received £259 15. 0 Forward SINGAPORE: SpOt $132.75 $132.75 50 tons PENANG: “Spot" $132.75 $132 75 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” “Forward" Prices Not Received T one Prices Not Received SINGAPORE: PEnTnG: “Spot" 3g o 7135 words
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Advertisement161 1940-12-31 8 BANKS OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic dever lopments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution, with years of financial experience. I The Indian Overseas Rank- Ltd.. I Incorporate*. tn161 words
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Article177 1940-12-31 9 Sacred Volcano Erupts Oldonyo Lengai. the “Mountain of Gold,” the volcano sacred to the South African Masai tribes, has erupted, throwing out molten lava and red-hot ashes. The countryside over a 30-mile radius in the northern province of Tanganyika has been scorched The Masai people hurriedly left177 words
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Article225 1940-12-31 9 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31. 1940 Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time of Letters Postcards Posting AIK MAILS per oz. each Ordinary Regn Tuesday, 31st Dec. 194(k Great Britain Via Durban .55 .30 8 a.nx 7.30 a.nL India, Africa, Burma and Egypt By 8.0.A.C. .55 .30 8 a.m. 7.30 a.m. Bangkok225 words
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Miscellaneous3264 1940-12-31 9 Bl I B PENANG CHUNGKING I W Bill ZHJ 6.08 mc/s (49.3 m) XGOY <31.6 metres» W A I P.M. 2.20 a.m. News for the press in Chinese 5.30 Indian Programme. XGOX >19.7 metres'. 5 40 News to Tamil 8.50 a.m. News and Talks in English. 5.55 Malay Programme XGOY3,264 words
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Miscellaneous543 1940-12-31 9 PENANG ZHJ 6.08 Mc/s <49.3 m.) P.M. 5.30 Indian Programme. 5.40 News in Tamil. 5.55 Malay Programme. 6.05 News in Malay. 6.20 8.8. C. News (Reujoadcast 6.35 8.8. C. Talk (Rebroadcast. 6.50 Chine.se Programme. 6.55 News in Hokkien Cantonese. 7.20 News in Thai. i 7.35 Classical Music. 8.20 8.8. C.543 words
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Article, Illustration1330 1940-12-31 10 WHAT DICTATORS ARE UP AGAINST London Hails Roosevelt’s Realistic Speech Washington, Dec 30 President Roosevelt, in the latter part of his fireside chat, decked that the future security of the United States is greatly deptent on the outcome of Britain s fight.-Red - 1,330 words
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207 1940-12-31 10 Enemy Ports Aerodromes Attacked Reuter R.A.F. Raids Ln Bad Weather l London, December 30. While the German raiders scattered fire bombs indiscriminately on London during Sunday night. British bombing squadrons which crossed to enemy occupied territory,, decided that the weather was generally far too had for accurate bombing. Consequently theirReuter - 207 words
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Article31 1940-12-31 10 —Reuter. Madrid, Dec Reports that German troops ar< i Italv are officially dented n Rom? i “A.B.C.’s” correspondent in Roni .states that the rumours are of nr-' origin.—Reuter—Reuter. - 31 words
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106 1940-12-31 10 amount of arms an i ammunition, Reuter Tokyo, December 30. Bitter dghting between. Thailand and Indo-China bordei troops is continuing along the entire frontier, it is announced by the Thailand High Command, ac cording to a semi-official Japanese report from Bangkok. The announcement declared that onamount of arms an i ammunition, Reuter - 106 words
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1223 1940-12-31 10 GUILDHALL AND SIX CHURCHES DAMAGED No Targets Of Military importance Singled Out London, Dec. 30 “A deliberate attempt to set tire to the City of London” is the orticial description of last night’s raid contained in this morning’s Air Ministry communique which states thatReuter - 1,223 words
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Article76 1940-12-31 10 Reuter. Empire’s Will To Win Wellington, Dec. 30 “We know that the tide which has turned in our favour will carry us on to a battlefield of our own choosing and to the decisive blow for which we are preparing," declared the Prime Minister,Reuter. - 76 words
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Article81 1940-12-31 10 —Reuter Sacred Ikon Of Blessed Virgin Athens December 30. The sacred Ikon of the Blessed Virgin has been presented to British forces in Greece by Archbishop Chrysanthos of Athens. Air Commodore Dalbiac, Commander of the British forces in Greece, has sent a letter warmly—Reuter - 81 words
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Article56 1940-12-31 10 Reuter. Japanese Estimates Of Chinese Casualties Tokio, December 30. During the fust eleven months of 1940, the Chinese lost 290,000 dead and 55,000 surrendered in the war in China, states the Japanese Army Press Bureau. Since the beginning of the Sino-Japan-ese conflict, the Bureau adds, the ChineseReuter. - 56 words
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Article54 1940-12-31 10 8.0. W. Rugby, December 30. According to reports from neutral sources, despite intense propaganda, the drive to recruit Norwegian workers for service in Germany has failed. Instead of the expected five thousand volunteers only a few hundred have expressed themselves ready to go to work in8.0. W. - 54 words
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Article38 1940-12-31 10 BOW London, December 30. Two orders issued by the Treasury under the Defence (Finance) Regulations give effect to arrangements which have been made with the Paraguayan authorities fc- regulating payments between the United Kingdom and Paraguay.—BOW - 38 words
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Advertisement51 1940-12-31 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDHANDS. BUTTERY CO, Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. burnsphu.p LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to SOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang Telephone No.51 words
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839 1940-12-31 11 Horses—Class I—Div.1 —Div. I—6 Furlongs LI 00 2 SMOKE DREAMS 6y 807 Van Breukelen 2 22 6y 805 Breukden ,3, CAR.LOPA 6y 804 100 LOKO BUG 6y 7n Wone 3 GRAND PRIX 5y 7 08 Van Breukelen 30, HARPO 5y 7.05 -Newmarket Stable'-’-839 words
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Article184 1940-12-31 11 Malayan Cycling Carnival Perak, ladies swept the board in the women’s events at the Malayan Cycling Carnival held at Malacca over the Christmas holidays. Represented by Miss Janet Gilfillan, who became lady champion by winning all her events, Miss Yeoh Hong Hoon Miss Cheong Kvvee Choo184 words
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Article101 1940-12-31 11 'n Keong Team Beat E’Vw Seng Team Ji Cur Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani. Dec. 29 m Keong team of Sungei Patani the Liew Seng team of Penang -ball on the Jalan Bank Ground .’■.’.y evening bv 30 points to 29. TEAMS Keong Team:—Tan Ee Beng (capt), Chye Tuan. Lee101 words
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Article212 1940-12-31 11 Perak Sultan Gives Tea-Party Kuala Kangsar. A tea-party was given by His Highness the Sultan of Perak, at the Astana Iskandriah on Sunday evening in honour of Raja Ngah Ali, Assistant District Officer Lenggong, on his appointment as Raja Kechil Bongsu of Perak. The British Resident,212 words
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868 1940-12-31 11 DOUBLE FILE AND YOUNG GINGER TIPPED FOR DOUBLE Third Day Of Penang Races (By “TIC TAC”) that the form of most of the horses are known it should not be so difficult to pick winners for tomorrow, the third day of the Penang Turf868 words
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Article221 1940-12-31 11 ()oi Ee Y eaing Wins 4 Balls Title As expected Ooi Ee Yeang (A.C.S.U.) easily beat Teoh Eng Khay, his club mate, in the final of the American Game in th-- Penang Open Billiards Cliampionships at the O.X.A last night. Ee Yaang is in the final of221 words
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Article63 1940-12-31 11 OWNERS TRAINERS ASSOCIATION Alerting At E. O. On Th ursday .4 meetintj oi the members of the Owners and Trainers Association of Malaya trill be held at the E. O. Hotel on Thursday. January 2, at 6.30 p.m. when important business connected with racing in Malaya will be discussed. AU63 words
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Article159 1940-12-31 11 Twilight B.P. Beat Hoy's B.P. Of Sungei Patani in a friendly badminton match at Aboo Sittee Lane, Penang, on Saturday last, the Twilight B.P. defeated the Aoy’s B.P. of Sungei Patani by 8 games to 2. Results (Twilight mentioned first) SINGLES S. Thian Kui beat Chan Beng Hock 17-16,159 words
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Article386 1940-12-31 11 CIVILIANS BEATEN AT HOCKEY WHE AkMr XI SCORED AN EASY VICTORY BY THREE GOALS TO ONE OVER THE CIVILIAN XI IN A HOCKEY MATCH ON THE HUTCHINGS SCHOOL GROUND YESTERDAY. The winners excelled in all departments of the game and had the better386 words
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Article98 1940-12-31 11 Selangor-Negri vs. Penang-Perak Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 30 Pht following have been selected to represent Selangor-Negri Sembilan at rugger against Penang-Perak at'lpoh next Saturday in preparation for the North versus South match to be held at Kual» Lumpur on January 25: A. H. B Alexander (Selangor); J C. Willoughby98 words
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Article165 1940-12-31 11 11 Months For Man With Many Convictions Sentence of 11 months’ rigorous imprisonment to be followed by two yearr* police supervision was passed by Mr A. W. Bellamy, sitting as Assistant District Judge, in the Police Court yeaterday on Lim Kim Chong, who wa» convicted on a165 words
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Article135 1940-12-31 11 Io Msit Kuala Kangsar And Ipoh The Kwong Wah Yit Poh basket-ball team will travel to Kuala Kangsar and Ipoh on New Year’s holiday to play three matches proceeds of which will gp to the China belief Fund. They will b» at Kuala Kangsar on135 words
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Advertisement68 1940-12-31 11 P H. HENDR Y 1 JEWELLERS. May the year 1941 be a prosperous and happy one to our CUSTOMERS. We also thank them for I their past favours during I this year. I PENANG. I LBi r 1 I 1 STURDY ALL STEEL CONSTRUE TION RUSTPROofed open visible springs HARBOUR68 words
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768 1940-12-31 12 SHAMROCK AND SAN FRISCO CATCH EYE i Sindanglaja Looks Good For Double (By “TIC-TAC”) IWING to a hard track no horses were really gal- ioped this morning, half to three-quarter pace being the best indulged in, in preparation for tomorrow’s races, the third768 words
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Article58 1940-12-31 12 TTUDSpAY. DECEMEfJR, 31. -TIN PCiiajig $132 75 Business done TOO tons Singapore $132.75 «UKRER Penang Spot 37ic 6 ngapore Spot 377,. •COPR A: Sundricd $2.85 buyers B’ack Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7.25 sellers SeCd $6.85 seUers Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $10.36 Rangoon Pa-boiled No. 2 9’04 Rangoon White58 words
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Article75 1940-12-31 12 -Reuter. Business Of Spasmodic Character London, December 30 On the Stock Exchange, although business was only of a spasmodic character. the undertone was satisfactory. Furthermore President Roosevelt's speech and the terms of the new 2i per cent war bonds and 3 per cent savings (bonds, indicating the Government's-Reuter. - 75 words
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Article83 1940-12-31 12 A fine of $5O with the alternative of one month’s imprisonment was; imposed by Mr. Lim Koon Teck in> the Middle Court yesterday on Lahil bin Kelar Bashap.- who was convicted on a charge of assist’ng in the management of a common betting house.83 words
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Article48 1940-12-31 12 V RACE 1: MISS LABIS SIR PATRICK RACE 3: VELOCITY MARCHETA LI RACE 3: MERCURY GANDERDOWN RACE 4: LADOLET SHOOT UP RACE 5: TOMMY CODELLUS RACE 6: AUTHENTIC RAWANG RACE 7: PRUDE POLO RACE 8: MOONLIGHT SONATA double file Best Bets: MERCURY and TOMMY- < 1248 words
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Article270 1940-12-31 12 —BOW. Eastern Supply Group Council To Be Set Up Rugby, December 30 As a result oi the recent Delhi Conference, an Eastern Supply Group Council will be set up to make British territories east and south of Suez self-supporting in wartime. The permanent council, says “The—BOW. - 270 words
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Article87 1940-12-31 12 Edwards Anpea’s Alor Star. Oswald Edward Ezekiel Edwards, who had been sentenced to a year’s rigotous imprisonment Vy Mr. Justice Wan Harun, last October on a charge of cheating Edward William Tan of a sum of $1,500 over a Penang cheque, is appealing to the First87 words
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Article80 1940-12-31 12 Low Pun Chew's Xi vs Cheng Wall Cub On the occaa'on of Mr. Low PunCHew’s depl'jrtni'e 'from Pending for Ipdh, a soccer game will be piayed on the Esplanade ground today between Low Pun C'new’s XI and the Cheng Wah Club. The following are the Cheng Wah Club players:80 words
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Article133 1940-12-31 12 —Reuter. Vichy, Dec. 31. The Vichy 1 Government is’ establishing a central research bureau to deal with the urgent problem of food supplies, states the Havas Agency. It will be under the direction of the Inspector-General of Food Supplies and will work in conjunction with—Reuter. - 133 words
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1124 1940-12-31 12 RACE 1 2.30 p.m. Horses —Class 4 —Div. 3 —6 Furlongs 10 0 TREASURE 4y 9.00 “Bulan Stable” Bowden 22 0 QUICK MONEY Ty 8.10 Mr. C. H. Smith Logue 4«1 1 YOUNG GINGER 8y 8.08 Mr. A. van Tooren Sullivan 0 0 01,124 words
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Article186 1940-12-31 12 §1,453,967 I'he War Fund in North Mak: ya stands at $1,453,967. il, made up of Penang $937,782.21 and Perak $516,184.90. Yesterday’s contribution to the Penang collection included $lOO from Mr A. L L. Glendinning and a further donation ot $lO from Mr H Conn. c Previously186 words
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Article27 1940-12-31 12 The follow’ng further don'* have been received for the Spitfire Fund: Previously acknowledged “Worcester” Mr. R. K. How Mr. Voon Thian Soo J.P., 6,65.3.0527 words
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