Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 January 1941
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Title Section22 1941-01-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION cSTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 6. Vol. xax. TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1941 PRICE 10 (.EMS.22 words
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Article, Illustration647 1941-01-07 1 INCREASING AID FOR BRITAIN AS MEANS OF SELF-DEFENCE Roosevelt's Speech The Most Important Yet Delivered London, Jan. 7. |V\ ING to the-obviously important character of President Roosevelt’s speech no immediate official comment is yet expected, Reuter learns in authoritative quarters. Ihe riesideReuter. - 647 words
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Article135 1941-01-07 1 Reuter. R.A.F. VJciorv Over Italian Air Force London, Jan. 7. Between December 27 and the fall of Bardia on Januai y 5, the R.A.F in Libya destroyed 30 enemy aircraft in the aii and at least eight on the ground v dlr the 1< A.F. lost onlyReuter. - 135 words
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Article118 1941-01-07 1 Reuter. London, Jan. 7. Three "alerts" were sounded in London during daylight hours today. Probably the Luftwaffe desired to see what the weather was like over the British capital. The first “alert” was caused bj r a single reconnaissance plane which turned back on reaching London'sReuter. - 118 words
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103 1941-01-07 1 —Reuter Moscow, Jan. 7. JfO REIGN Office officials toj day state that ‘‘they had no official news regarding reports that the Soviet Ministers in Bulgaria, Rumania, Hungary and Yugoslavia had. been rccalU d to Moscow foi consultation. Diplomatic circles ini ere. ted were also without—Reuter - 103 words
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Article388 1941-01-07 1 Gordon 1 oung - Cairo, Jan. 7. Italian trout fine now is Tobruk—Marshal Graziani’s big naval and air base nearly a hundred miles inside Libya. Between Bardia which is now completely cleaned up and I obi ok, therF are virtualy im Italian troops. British patrols covei..the whole intervening country.—Reuter. - 388 words
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234 1941-01-07 1 —Reuter. New York, Jan. 7. Although official secrecy is still observed regarding the purpose of the visit of Mr. Harry Hopkins. President Roosevelt’s special representative to London, the belief is growing that the chief object of his trip is to—Reuter. - 234 words
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65 1941-01-07 1 Reuter. Bangkok, Jan. T. The border strife between Thailand and French Indo-China has flared up anew following intense attack by French guerilla troops yn villages in the Nakonpanom and Üboh sectors, according to a Thai High Command communique which states that Thai troops andReuter. - 65 words
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Article51 1941-01-07 1 l. Reuter Ottawa, Jan. 7. “Canada rejoices with Australia in the crowning success of valiant Australian troops in the capture of Bardia,” declares the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, in a cable of congratulations to the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, on the fall of Bardia.l. Reuter - 51 words
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Article, Illustration107 1941-01-07 1 Amy Johnson Missing London, fan. 7. Amy Johnson —the famous British air woman who was the first woman to complete the LondtWi to Australia and back flight—is reported missing. Flying as an air transport auxiliary pilot which service she joined early in the war, something happened107 words
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124 1941-01-07 1 —Reuter. I .ondon, Jan. 7. A SPECTACULAR new “speed the war’’ drive is describcd in an official announcement from Downing Street. The Prime Minister has instituted four committes to “obtain more rapid and decisive action. One committee under Mr. Ernest Bevin will push production; the second—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article42 1941-01-07 1 —Reuter. Departure For England By Clipper New York. January 6. Mr. Harry Hopkins, who is to act as President Roosevelt’s personal representative m Britain pending the appointment of a new United States Ambassador, left for England by Clipper this morning.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Advertisement27 1941-01-07 1 -—I 1 m.-, I RL^/cQw 8 ■pry cate ™L. fox your i -’Jgj V WL m w for North Malaya <£ Penang ■3JDRGETOWN DISPENSARY DTD Penang and Ipoh.27 words
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Advertisement265 1941-01-07 1 LOOK' 1 f Agents for North Malaya d GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. SCIENCE WINS It is a well established fact that millions of dollars are expended annually in repairing the damage done by Termites or White Ants as they are commonly called. In a recent press survey, it265 words
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1139 1941-01-07 2 R.A.F. BEGIN HEAVY BOMBARDMENT Battlefield At Bardia Now Being Cleared Cairo, Jan. 6. rjpHE R.A.F. have begun bombardment of Tobruk which the advance elements of the British Imperial Forces are now approaching following the lightning capture of Bardia. This was revealedi this afternoonReuter, - 1,139 words
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Article86 1941-01-07 2 —Reuter. New York, January 6. President Roosevelt, when he delivers his annual address to Congress at 7 p.m. G.M.T., is expected to stress the necessity of an all-out aid for Britain and to outline his plan for arms on a lease or loan basts. A survey—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article209 1941-01-07 2 -8.0. W. Shipping In Docks Bombed Rugby. Jan. 6 An Air Ministry communique issued at 12.45 pan. B.S.T. says: “Yesterday before dusk a small force of aircraft of the Coastal Command attacked shipping in the docks at Brest and an enemy aerodrome. One enemy fighter was shot-8.0. W. - 209 words
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Article87 1941-01-07 2 —Reuter. Period Of Compulsory Trainiing Increased Moscow. Jan. 6. The period of compulsory training in the Red Air Force has been increased from three to four years. A new decree published today makes thifc change but no explanation of the reason for it is given. The extension—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article71 1941-01-07 2 —Reuter. Bardia Victory Creates Good Disposition On the Stock Exchange the Bardia victory created a good disposition and despite the lack of any widespread turnover, prices generally improved. Gilt-edged were again bought at higher levels while Indian loans showed substantial gains. Chinese and Egyptian bonds were well supported,—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article22 1941-01-07 2 y.—Reuter. Vichy, Jan. 6. Admiral Leahy, the new United States Ambassador to France, arrived here soon after midnight cn Sunday.—Reuter.y.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article33 1941-01-07 2 —Reuter. Shanghai, Jan. 6. Mr. Tsuneo Hattori, Japanese Consul in Shanghai, has been appointed Consul in Sydney. He is scheduled to leave Kob. at the end of the month.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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984 1941-01-07 2 VICTORY TO BE CELEBRATED Melbourne, Jan. 6. *T’HE number of prisoners taken al Bardia exceeded the num ber of Australians in action, stated the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, today. “The victories in Libya,” he added, might be the turning point in the’—Reuter. - 984 words
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69 1941-01-07 2 luv iiiuidu iiictbbcs and Indian workers to support the war to the maximum degree Reuter. Calcutta, Jan. 6. A pledge of wholehearted support for British workers against Pascism and Hitler was given by a rally of industrial workers representing a number of tradeluv iiiuidu iiictbbcs and Indian workers to support the war to the maximum degree Reuter. - 69 words
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Article469 1941-01-07 2 —BOW ALL THREE FORCES IN ACTION Rugby, Jan. 6. High tributes are paid in the press to the thoroughness of the preparations for the offensive which, backed by the magnificent fighting qualities cf the troops engaged and the strong striking force of the British tanks, resulted in—BOW - 469 words
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Advertisement220 1941-01-07 2 THE MKjMK rules of HEALTH Of are few and x r simple Art*** to w First take care of your body tr.side J J Andrews Liver Salt does this for you more surely than anything else, for NT Andrews gives you deep down Inner Cleanliness purifies through and through. Immediately220 words
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Article161 1941-01-07 3 rjiRANSPORT difficulties in German and German-occupied territory, because of a vital shortage of railway wagons, are revealed in reports now reaching this country. Any severe shortage will mean not only a desperate situation for war tiansport, but also the holdup, or complete stoppage, of work161 words
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141 1941-01-07 3 Newport Isle of Wight). 'yiRS. HISCOCK, of Barton-road, Newport, mother of eight-child-ren, all under 16, has just heard from her husband, a Naval stoker, who was officially rej>orted to have died when the destroyer Express was damaged by eneniA action on September 1.141 words
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Article107 1941-01-07 3 6 Cairo. 4 SIGNIFICANT indication of Egyptian public opinion on the war is that “Berlin London.” being presented by Madame Bardin, one of Egypt's most eminent actresses», is the most popular play in Cain». The entire action centres on September 16 last year. The107 words
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94 1941-01-07 3 The State Department has announced that 1,000 political refugees wtiom the Gestapo attempted to seize in France have been granted visas to enter the United States as a haven. Because of constant hounding by secret police many of these have gone into hiding on the94 words
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1401 1941-01-07 3 T. A. Raman - By T. A. Raman INDIAN JOURNALIST IN LONDON TV IGHT was closing in on what LN looked like a lonely settlement It was a scene of complete peace; a row of huts and tents; the smoke from a chimney, the only soldier in1,401 words
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Article279 1941-01-07 3 MUNITIONS ARMY GROWS London. rpHE comb-out of skilled engineers recently organised by Mr. I Brain, with a view to bringing back to their own trades the men who had drifted into other occupations during the slump, and of diverting to munitions production those who are279 words
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Article516 1941-01-07 3 The Queen: They Are Magnificent London. TV'HEN a bomb exploded at an R.A.F. station, a W.A.A.F. was among the injured. To the doctors she kept saying: “Look after the others. lam all right.” Half an hour later she was seen to be desperately ill. A doctor516 words
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Article145 1941-01-07 3 Bombay. A silver tablet bearing the inscription "To the valiant Greek nation from Indian Admirers" has been received by the Consul for Greece. In the course of a letter accompanying the gift the donors, who number about a dozen, request the Consul to accept the145 words
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Advertisement30 1941-01-07 3 > STURDY ALT. STEEL CONSTRUC Ti(>N CTSTMtnOFFO’— OPEN VISIBLE SPRINGS HARBOUR NO INSECTS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE f T Ask for descriptive folder (S) John Walker Sons Ltd., Scotch Whisky Distillers, KILMARNOCK, CALOBECK'S30 words
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Miscellaneous7 1941-01-07 3 larllhWzWi .Z W- '/W» THE BACK-SEAT DRIVER.7 words
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521 1941-01-07 4 To “Cover” Far East of the new 100-kilowatt radio transmission station in Thailand—part of the Thai Government’s scheme to expand broadcasting activities with powerful stations to “cover’ the Far East—has already begun at Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, according to Nai Vilas Osatananda, Director of Publicity521 words
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Article1263 1941-01-07 4 Survey Of Growth And Development Singapore, interesting survey of the growth and development of the Royal Regiment of Artillery from its origin in 1248 to the present day was given in a broadcast from Singapore on Friday night by an officer of the R.A. stationed in1,263 words
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Article750 1941-01-07 4 Grand Reception At Istana Besar Johore Bahru. r PHE people of Johore were given a message by their newly returned Sultan when he replied to the addresses of welcome at a reception at the Istana Besar. It was: “We must all unite and work together to750 words
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Article180 1941-01-07 4 Mr. Tan Kali Kee’s Relief Fund Appeal Singapore. 4 N appeal to the Chinese in Malaya to continue their efforts on behalf of the China Relief Fund was made by Mr. Tan Kah Kee at a mass meeting held at the Happy World covered stadium on Sunday.180 words
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Article233 1941-01-07 4 Police Considering Foul Play Brighton. Sir Bernard Spilsbury arrived here after being summoned by Det.-Supt. Pelkng. Chief oi Brighton C.1.D., to nelp to solve the mystery of the death of Mis. Jack Buckley, the dancer. After a long conference with Sir Bernard and with Mrs. Buckley’s233 words
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Advertisement25 1941-01-07 4 Canadian Fish, Fruits, Vegetables CABTONS SLICED STRAWBERRIES. CABTONS GREEN PEAS, GREEN BEANS. ASPARAGUS. SOLES, SALMON, SALMON TROUTj HALIBUT, HERRINGS, BLOATERS] i CABTONS OYSTERS. FOOD DEPARTMENT.25 words
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Miscellaneous46 1941-01-07 4 JWHATAWAR! Wilkinson a; i v t i I I ‘1 1 I** Pm just going to walk to the village, sweetheart. 9 All in a Day's Work— —by Rick Elmes El u 1 n li I Kescueo 'AX I N 77—L4 MOWSE AND SHE Ptllo iMzSJj46 words
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929 1941-01-07 5 JOCKEI EASTBURN NOT LIABLE FOR SERVICE At a sitting of the Local Tribunal yesterday, in the Supreme Court, Penang, Mr. G. H. Wade of Messrs. Thomas Cowan and Co., Penang and Ipoh, and Jockey W. G. Eastburn were both granted exemption from military training. Mr.929 words
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Article463 1941-01-07 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Government Offices in Kedah will be closed this week from Wednesday to Sunday, both days inclusive, for the Raya Haji Holidays Mr. P. H. O’Flynn 0.C.T.8., Ipoh, who has been indisposed and confined to his quarters, is now an inmate of the Ratu G-ajah Hospital. The children of463 words
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Article147 1941-01-07 5 A burglary attempt was reported to have been made on a European’s bungalow in Tanjong Bungah in the early hours of yesterday morning. A Malay who was seen by one of the ‘boys’’ employed in the bungalow was arrested following a struggle. He was subsequently handed over147 words
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Article, Illustration224 1941-01-07 5 Amount previously acknou ledged 2 068 25 l Draft for £lOO sent to "Our Dumb Friends’ League Draft for £123 sent to National A.R.P- Animals’ Committee. ***** i Balance in hand Mrs. A. S. Anthony -Mac” (Mrs. Sharrock’ “Vicki" (Mrs. Bellamy) Biddy Shannon224 words
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Article277 1941-01-07 5 LADY THOMAS’ APPEAL TO LOCAL CHILDREX Ladj Thomas has appealed t«» the children of Malaya for toys to be sent to England for children whose homes have been bombed or who have been sent out from the danger areas. The appeal says “I should277 words
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Article125 1941-01-07 5 One Accused Acquitted At the close of the case for the prosecution yesterday before Mr. A. W. Bellamy in the Police Court in the I trial of two Indian Mohamedans, Hamid bin Mohamed and Hassan, on a charge of assisting in the manage- ment of a125 words
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Article67 1941-01-07 5 What is believed to be the corpse of a Chinese who fell from the ferry launch S.S. Bagan while it was on its way to Penang from Butterworth on January 2 was found on the beach at Pulau Jerejak yesterday evening. The corpse was discovered by one67 words
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Article26 1941-01-07 5 To-day on the “Esplanade" from 600 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. March Light Tanks To The Front Cole Overture Pique Dame Suppe inr* TLr> w-k..?26 words
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Advertisement48 1941-01-07 5 THE NEW WORLD TONIGHT 3rd WEEK OPENS WITH FREE DISTRIBUTION OF 5,000 HANDKERCHIEF To the first 5,000 Visitors admitted. One gate admission ticket entitles purchaser to one Free Handkerchief. ALEXANDRE SHOW European Vaudeville Entertainers, Juggling, Acrobatic, Ultra Modern Dances, Illusions, Xylophone FREE SHOW Nightly At The Fair’s Theatre.48 words
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Advertisement275 1941-01-07 5 LADIES GLEST NIGHT. FUN FROLIC PARK TUESDAY, 7th JANUARY. 1941 i SRI NOOKAN OPERA OF MALACCA: “PETRI MAS KINCHANA With a new bevy of beautiful chorines in latest extra turns. CANTONESE OPERA: (1) “LOKE KOK FOONG SEONG” (2) “HOONG FUN CHOONG WING HOONG” With Miss Leong Sin Soo our latest275 words
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Miscellaneous162 1941-01-07 5 MAJESTIC LAST 3 SHOW'S TODAY 3, 6,15 9.30 p.ni. Return Screening At Reduced Prices Of Admission JOHN GARFIELD ANNS SHIRLEY IN “SATURDAYS CHILDREN” WITH CLAUDE RAINS TOMORROW AT 3, 6.15 9.3« P.M OUR GRAND HARI RAYA HADJI ATTRACTION A Picture Every Malay Should See “MELATI VAN AG AM” A Dramatic162 words
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Miscellaneous91 1941-01-07 5 LAST THREE SHOWS TODAY EXPLODING ADVENTURE' Black Diamonds” RICHARD ARLEN AND ANDY DEVINE Opens Tomorrow Wednesday, Jan. 8 W{ T\iL T tv R l R T\ DOES THP: MUM MY’S HAND HOLD IMAGINE A MUMMY, 3,000 YEARS OLD ALIVE’ THEY DARED A TOMB OF TERROR! The most amoting adventure ev9ra91 words
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Miscellaneous95 1941-01-07 5 BKB SKB BKB 808 BU QUEEN’S SUhTS TODAY 3 Show» At 3—6.15-9.30 A Picture Full Of Gaiety. Songs and Comedy V ith The Star of “Irene” ANNA NEAGLE IN “LONDON MELODY” WITH TULLIO CABMINATI. It's The Gayest, Brightest Musical Hit Ever Produced. THURSDAY The musical hit to start the whole95 words
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Article73 1941-01-07 6 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT MRS. LIM KIM ENG cordially invites all friends and relatives to witness the marriage of her son LIM KIN LYE to MISS HELEN CHIN (eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chin Leong Seng of Teluk Anson) At 10 am. on Wednesday. January 8. at the Chinese73 words
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Article460 1941-01-07 6 r fact that it had been fully expected for some time in no way detracts from the value and inportance of the British victory at Bardia. The Australians played a great part, as did British mechanised units and the threefold attack by land, sea460 words
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Article349 1941-01-07 6 Attention at the passive defence services practice parade yesterday evening: “1 won’t ask you al) to inarch because you inarch so badly.’ I agree. I happened to pass the Polo Ground yesterday evening and stopped to watch the amusing sight of our A.R.P. workers trying to achieve349 words
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Article946 1941-01-07 6 [)RESJDENT ROOSEVELT IN HIS MOMENTOUS SPEECH YESTERDAY DENOUNCED AGGRESSORS AND SPOKE AGAIN OF THE DANGER TO AMERICA. THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE SHOWS HOW VERY REAL THAT DANGER 18. A MERICA has been the victim Z* of an invasion; an invasion carefully planned and carried out by Adolf946 words
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Advertisement260 1941-01-07 6 I Ride a RALEIGH I THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE I The IV or Id 9 Finest Cycle Value I I I I wkZfw I tnjSTX I I ii 1 Agents in Penang I SECAMAT STORE AGENCY, I 2 *k CARNARVON STREET, PRNANO I Sole Agents I ROBINSON CO., LTD J SINGAPORE260 words
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Advertisement26 1941-01-07 6 CORDIALS jT OROS LEMOS HALF HALF LIME JUICE GRAPEFRUIT LEMOS BARLEY AN EXCELLENT HEALTHFUL REFRESHING DRINK Obtainable from all Provision Stores. Agents:— Henry Waugh Co., Ltd.26 words
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484 1941-01-07 7 Voluntary Evacuation To Hill-Side ORGANISATION OF FOOD AND W ATER SUPPLIES I OCAL defence plans, viewed with complacency in J the past, assume new and great importance by the visit of His Excellency the Governor to Penang today. The main purpose of484 words
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Article115 1941-01-07 7 JTo the Editor, Timing and Sti n day G azette) Sir, I should like to congratulate yqu on publishing in the “Sunday Gazette" the delightful series of articles by Mr. Cairns on “Bird life in Malaya. I feel sure there must be myriads of your readers115 words
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Article294 1941-01-07 7 (To the Editor. Pinang Gazette) Sir, In my letter to your contemporary, the Straits Echo, published on 3rd June 1940 regarding the above subject, I am very glad to note that two of our worthy Municipal Commissioners are taking up the matter at today’s meeting. As an old294 words
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Article529 1941-01-07 7 Mr. 4lma Baker’s Plaque o lie Exhibited At th< request of Messis. Brown, i hilhps Stewart, Treasurers of the Perak Turf Club, Mr. C. Alma Baker. rias a 8 to lend his personal Souvem Plaque which has been speeia j> nted and made for him at the529 words
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Article224 1941-01-07 7 MET BY RESIDENT COUNCILLOR AT AIR BASE [IIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR I JIL’T SINGAPORE AT 8.43 THIS MORNING BY IMPERIAL AIRWAYS FLYING BOAT AND ARRIVED AT PENANG AT 11.30 A M SHARP. HIS EXCELLENCY WAS ACCOMPANIED BV LADY THOMAS AND HIS A.D.C THE GOVERNOR’S PARTY224 words
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Article67 1941-01-07 7 To enable wardens to attend the inspection of passive defence services by H.E. the Governor, an appeal is made to employers, especially of Province Wellesley, to release employees, enrolled as wardens, in time to attend the. parade to be held at 5.45 p.m. sharp, tomorrow at Penang67 words
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262 1941-01-07 7 Felicitations from a large number oi relatives and friends will be tendered io Mr and Mrs C. A Keutens, wellknown local Eurasians, on the auspicious occasion of the 25th anniversary of their wedding which falls tomorrow. A high mass of thanksgiving will262 words
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448 1941-01-07 7 CHARGE OF CAUSING DEATH BY RASH ACT KUALA LUMPUR. THAT IT AMOUNTED TO A RECKLESS DISREGARD Oh HUMAN LIFE WAS THE SUBMISSION MADE BY THE DEPUTY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MR. A. J. GRAI i'AN BELLEW YESTERDAY IN THE FIRST COURT BEFORE MR G L.448 words
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65 1941-01-07 7 All telegraphic lines between Penang and the mainland and Singapore broke down early this morning, but communication has now been restored fallowing prompt action by special repair gangs. The breakdown, it is gathered, was caused by a falling tree at Simpang fjma (bctwcin Pagan Serai65 words
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Advertisement118 1941-01-07 7 OMEGA WATCHES TO BE THERE l THE yfif a f TIC* H EXACT TIME 1 J d>r life. SOLE AGENTS:— (INCORPORATED LN CEYLON) STMGAPORE PENANG IPOH fcia» 7if i I r W i ILjMK 'J I hi in Enough round CMdren ’o/? Cov Gate. Not only for its pleasant, soothing118 words
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Article458 1941-01-07 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 7th January, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ainpat Tin 3/7} 3/104 5/0 Austral Amal. 6/9 7/O £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 21/0 22'0ex SI Ayer Weng 0.87 0.90 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15/6 $1458 words
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Article235 1941-01-07 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.15 1.20 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Amal. Mala.i 1.75 1.80 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 1.12} 1.17} Bassett 0.42 0.45 BaUi Lintang 1.10 1.12} Bedford 0.85 0.90 Beata 1.07 1.124 c Borelli 1.35 1.45 Brog a 060 0.62} Brunei United235 words
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Article340 1941-01-07 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 71% Prefs 2.15 2.20 T B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £8 £Bj £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16/3 16/9 £1 Con. T. 8. 7% Pref 19/9340 words
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Article146 1941-01-07 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Gopeng Cons. 1/- bonus 6d. Int. less tax 7. 1.41 (in Eng) Idris Hvd. 2}% int. less tax 2y. 1.41 (in Eng) Kuala Lumpur i/_ a.C. 24. 1.41 (in Aust) Malaysiam Tin 5% actual 10. IJI Pahang Cons (Ordy 20% final146 words
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Article1239 1941-01-07 8 1940 A Stable Year: What 1941 Holds For Industry Lewis Peat (S’pore) Limited Singapore, Januarj 3. The past fortnight has seen little change <in either values or market conditions. The main support is and will contnue to come from the U. S. A., and in view of1,239 words
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Article13 1941-01-07 8 The output for the month of December 1940, was 92 piculs.13 words
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Article144 1941-01-07 8 The Singapore Chamber <x C«n:m-n> Rubber Association 1519th. Auction y January. 1941 I** s ton.Catalogued 2,251,635 loosi. Offered 2 0 97,21 k Sold 1.493,772 666 8. London -Spot Closed. New York -Spot Closeu PRICES REALISED cents per to ribbed smoked sheet Standard Quality 37 5 8—37 3144 words
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Article50 1941-01-07 8 Estimated rubber crop.- December rs. Penang Rubber 325 W(J Sabrang Rubber Straits .Rubber 324 Rubana Rubber 140 o**o Bagan Serai Rubber 93,000 Tali Ayer Rubber 159 600 Batak Rabit Rubber 42 Merchiston Rubber 52 000 Mountjcfr Rubber 130.00- Badenoch Rubber 194 qqq Paloh Plantations 63.00*» Glenshitel Rubber 72’00650 words
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Article41 1941-01-07 8 The following information ha.- been supplied to us by the above company’s h’ine office in respect of operation.- fpr the month, of December, 1940: Output 355 pi C u£ s Yardage 110,000 cubic y ards Hours run 657 hours41 words
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Article27 1941-01-07 8 The output of Kinta Keilas Tin during the month of December was as ”nder: Output 535.09. Pls Hours run gi s Yardage 119,500 Pls27 words
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Article20 1941-01-07 8 The output of the above Company's mine for the month of December, 1940 was 4250 piculs.20 words
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Article15 1941-01-07 8 The output of Rainbun mines, Tanjoiig Rambutan, for December 1940 was 301 piculs.15 words
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Article74 1941-01-07 8 Penang, January 6. 1941 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) SELLING London Demand 2.4 1 /10 New York, Demand 47 5/32 Montreal Demand 51 29/32 Batavia Demand 88 3/4 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand* 155 7 g Hongkong Demand 53 5,8 Shanghai Demand 13 1/4 Japan Demand 193 1/274 words
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Article154 1941-01-07 8 st Yesterday s Close Previously TIN LONDON: lt “Forward" i 256 15 £266 10 0 SINGAPORE: £259 5 0 done J.' 3 M Q 8132 4 PENANG” buyers No Sellers 100 tons 4 RUBBER- $133 00 5132 75 LONDON: “Forward” n 7 12 sfl6d Tone 12 716 d154 words
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Advertisement166 1941-01-07 8 BANKS Zy I VA I 3Tk wBRibL Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. I We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals. If I Further, particulars will be i I supplied on application. fe The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd.,166 words
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Article297 1941-01-07 9 Strike Troubles Solved NEW LABOUR TO BE IMPORTED Kuala Lumpur The strike of toddy tappers in Selangor Tas been solved by Mie importation of new tappers who have begun work, but it will take a few more days before the tapping force is brought to full297 words
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Article269 1941-01-07 9 Great Protection To Be Afforded To enable all wild life, with the exception of certain pests to be protected ir. for example, the whole of Singapore Island, the Wild Animals and Birds Ordinance of the Colony is being amended. The amending Bill will be introduced in269 words
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Article141 1941-01-07 9 (x.iuiitions In The Medical Service A petition dealing with the housing problem, defects in the salary schemes foh locally recruited officers of the Medical Service, and leave regulations and allowance to assistant house surgeons has been forwarded to Government by the Alumni Association of King Edward141 words
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Article230 1941-01-07 9 PEASANT GIRL HER OINE Risks Life For Wounded Grenoble. p EORGETTE Cargill, an 18i ytw-oty) PYench girl, living in a peasant’s but on the Placet!® Pass in the Alps, above Po&ron, has been a'u’arded the Knight Grand Cross of the Legion Honour tor bravery hi nursing; troops under fhre of230 words
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Article147 1941-01-07 9 TUESDAY, JAjn T ARY 7, 1941. Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time of Letters Postcards Posting air mails oz ach Ordlnar y Urea 7th inet. Great Britain via Durban .55 .30 8 a.m. 7.30 ajs, India, Africa, Burma Egypt By 8.0.A.C. .55 .30 Bangkok USA. "v™ Durban .60 .30147 words
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Miscellaneous3206 1941-01-07 9 PENANG S>%on "reS?!! -?T e Ml >” 1 I riwM PM. ZHJ 608 mc/s ,4&3 m> Senear 11 W B I 5.30 Indian Programme. 9.0 d Ime su-n» com Po=>ivicm. I Wot w I B 5.40 News m Tamil .Cabaret. 10 Lt ne ws. 9.55 Malay Programme Close down 1>0.503,206 words
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Article1022 1941-01-07 10 Australians Sang izard Of oz*’ Song As They Attacked Cairo, Jan. 6 A G.H.Q. communique says that all resistance at Bardia ceased at 1.30 p.m. on Sunday. The town with the total forces defending all stores and equipment are now in our hands. The prisoners—Reuter. - 1,022 words
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Article523 1941-01-07 10 “Bastion Of Fascism” Shattered At First Assault By British THOUSANDS OF MEN IN BARDIA SACRIFICED TO DUCE'S STUPIDITY London. Jan. 6 Commenting on the Bardia victory, the Daily Telegraph declares that the shattering of one “bastion of Fascism" at the first assault will be—Reuter. - 523 words
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277 1941-01-07 10 —Reuter. STEADY TRICKLE OF GOODS Ihe blockade is very effective though I should like the net to be drawn tighter still, states Dr. Hugh Dalton, Economic Warfare Minister, in a Sunday Times special interview. “Germany still has important supply routes—the route through Russia being—Reuter. - 277 words
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Article120 1941-01-07 10 Reuter. Ending Of Diplomatic Relations Urged London, Jan. 6. The cessation of diplomatic relations with the Axi power.- Is advocated byMajor Fielding Eliot, the New York Herald Tribune's" military expert. American protection of Eire and the use of Eireaim bases by the United States IsReuter. - 120 words
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28 1941-01-07 10 —Reuter. Sofia. Jan. 6 King Boris has pardoned 389 political and criminal prisoners on the occasion of the celebration of the orthodox Christmas.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article111 1941-01-07 10 Reuter. Official Recognition By Britain London, January 6. British official recognition has been given to the “Council of Defence of the Empire" established by General De Gaulle at Brazzaville last October. The British Government has informed General De Gaulle that they will be happy toReuter. - 111 words
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Article44 1941-01-07 10 —Reuter. Bus Held Up By Armed Tribesmen Peshawar, January 6. Fifty armed hostile tribesmen held up the Baimu-bound passenger bus and kidnapped four persons, two of whom were later released while the others, including a pensioner, was taken I across the border.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article256 1941-01-07 10 .—Reuter. SEVERAL FIRES PROMPTLY PUT OUT London. January 6. London wxs the main target ot the Luftwaffe last night, but the raids, which, ended before midnight, were no» heavy Fires were started at several points, states an official communique this morning, but were so promptly.—Reuter. - 256 words
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Article231 1941-01-07 10 L 1 Iv qUUPU .—Reuter. Executive Committee To Be Set Up London. Jan. 6 A war production executive committee i is to be set up consisting of the First Lord I of the Admiralty, Mr. Alexander, the Minister of Aircraft Production. Lord Beaverbrook. the Minister of Labour. Mr.L 1 Iv qUUPU .—Reuter. - 231 words
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Article130 1941-01-07 10 .—Reuter f Although No Eire Protest Lodged Yet Basie, January 6. Although the Eire Minister in Berlin has not yet lodged an official protest in connection with bombs dropped on Eire the Wilhelmstrasse states that Germany’s reply is ready, says the Beilin correspondent of the “Basler.—Reuter - 130 words
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Article50 1941-01-07 10 sritisn r —Reuter. Olympic Sprinter’s Death In Flying Accident London, January 6 The death is announced today in a flying accident of Wing-Commander Arthur Sweeney, British Olympic sprint», r and winner of the 100 yards ard 220 yards events in the British Empire games in London in 1934.—Reuter.sritisn r —Reuter. - 50 words
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43 1941-01-07 10 .—Reuter Greek: Enabled To Resume Advance Salonika, Jan. 5 Thaw in the northern sector of the Albanian front has enabled the Greeks to resume the advance. Their artillery has been most effective in weakening the enemy positions. —Reuter..—Reuter - 43 words
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Article112 1941-01-07 10 —Reuter. Another Solar Plexus Blow To Italian Prestige New York. Januart 6. “Another solar plexus blow to Italian prestige"- is how the “New York Times’ describes the fall of Bardia and it adds: "The loss can hardly fail to have serious repercussions at home and the future'—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article132 1941-01-07 10 .—Reuter. Rapidly Becoming XX orse Sofiia, Jan. 6. The internal .position of Rumania is rapidly becoming worse and the Administration is scarcely able to maintain control, acccrdine to information from the Bulgarian-Rumanian frontier. A large number of alleged Communists have been arrested and it is rumoured.—Reuter. - 132 words
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Article57 1941-01-07 10 —Reuter. Rerisal Attacks By French Vichy. January 6. Continued fighting on the Thai-Indo-Clnnese frontier Is reported here. A Thai reconnaissance column was counterattacked on Friday by French troops and withdrew after having sustained losses. On Saturday Thai artillery shelled Bannapaksoum. 47 miles south-east of Savannakket. The—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article60 1941-01-07 10 l. —Reuter. Increased Supplies To Countries In East New Delhi, January 6. The altered position in the Mediterranean has led many Middle East and Near East countries to turn to India for coal supplies. In recent months demands for thousands of tons have been received from Sudan, Palestine,l.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article32 1941-01-07 10 Reuter. Tokyo, Jan. 5. The United States. Ambxssador, Mr. Joseph Grew, may return to the United States shortly tc report on the latest I developments, says the “Niehl Nichi.”—• Reuter. - 32 words
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Advertisement53 1941-01-07 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For w particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO, Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang53 words
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Article, Illustration245 1941-01-07 11 MEE CHOON KENG of Penang, Malaya’s second “badmin- ton ambassador” (the first being A. S. Samuel) has von f \!1-India singles crown. Competing in a tournament in which the entries were so nerous that 100 had to be rejected. Choon Keng came M245 words
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Article124 1941-01-07 11 Kwong Wah Team's Successful Tour The Kwang Wah Yit Poh Basket Bail team travelled to K. Kangsar and Ipoh last week. playing three matches in aid of China Distress Relief Fund. In the first matches they beat the Chinese Sporting Club at the Cheng Wah Schoo] Ground. Kuala Kangsar124 words
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Article607 1941-01-07 11 OHHE-BEARERS FOR 194-I—-42 The Penang Colts held their thud annual general meeting at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 4, at the residence of Mr. C Bulow. No. 188. Burmah Road. Mr. F Ferdinands, originator of the Penang Colts, presided and over twenty mem- i607 words
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Article47 1941-01-07 11 —Center. Arie York, Jan 6 The promoter, Mike Jacobs, has announced that Joe Louis, world hcauyieeiyht boxing champion, meets a comparatively unknown, Gus Dorazio, at Philadelphia on or about February ep. Louis' next tight is against Clarence Furman on January —Center.—Center. - 47 words
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382 1941-01-07 11 PRACTICE FOR HIS EXCELLENCY’S INSPECTION A practice parade in civilian dress in preparation for tomorrow's mspection of the passive defence services by His Excellency the Governor at 5.45 p.m. on the Penang Polo Ground was held at 5.45 p.m. yesterday on the same ground.382 words
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591 1941-01-07 11 The following report has been contributed by the Refugees And Air Raid I Victims Voluntary Working Party: Started in response to the appeal by Lady Thomas, the work at Kingsley, Macalister Road, (residence of Mr. W. Cardiff Murray), goes on unabated. Three further591 words
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1146 1941-01-07 11 MR. VAN TOOREN AGAIN MOST SUCCESSFUL OWNER Statistics Of Penang Meeting FEATI RE of the Penang races was the riding of Jockey Flannely who rode six winners to head the jockeys’ list tor the first time at a race meeting in Malaya. Mr. A. van1,146 words
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Article78 1941-01-07 11 C.R.C. vs Garrison XI On the Victoria Green today at 5.15 P 'g’rC Nr Teik Lee; Eu Cheow Hin,i Wee Chong Ghee; Ooi Siang Huah, Boe, X Chye; Say Oh, Foong Chm. Keng Hock, Poh Seng, Cheow Teik. C.R.C. vs Punjab Regiment On the Victoria Green on Thursday at78 words
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Article144 1941-01-07 11 Committee Meeting On Saturday A committee meeting of the Penang Badminton Association will be held at the Hu Yew Seah Girls’ School premises or. Saturday, January 11 at 7.45 p.m. sharp. The agenda is as follows: (1) To read and confirm the minutes of the last committee144 words
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Article38 1941-01-07 11 Entries for the Men's Foursomes Competition are now open and will close on Saturday the 11th instant. Conditions are posted on the Notice Board and any further information may be obtained from the Secretary.38 words
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Article, Illustration33 1941-01-07 11 Bhopal Reiter. Th opal, Jon .1 son and heir teas born to the cricketer, tlx Cawab of taudi who Is ti e son-in-law of the Ncavab of BhopalBhopal Reiter. - 33 words
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Article154 1941-01-07 11 COMBINED ARMY vs. ’r, CIVILIANS A combined army team will meet the Civilians in what promises to be one of the best rugby fixtures of the Season on the Sports Club Ground at Western Road to-morrow at 5.15 p.m. Up $> now the Civilians have been154 words
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Article122 1941-01-07 11 Lhingsicad B.P. Beat Queen s Star B.P. The Chingstead B.P. defeated the Queen Star B.P. in a friendly return match played on Sunday last at the former’s court by five games to two. The following are the results (Chingstead players mentioned first): C. Kee Cheng lost to C. S.122 words
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Advertisement266 1941-01-07 11 WHAT THE DOCTOR TOLD MARY Sound advice to restore husband’s failing strength “No, Mrs. C—your husband needhot remain weak, anaemic, rundown. He does not need costly medicines eithe£, w all he requires is a good Tiealth-builek ing tonic—Waterbury’s Compound.” Doctors for more than 50 years have been recommending Waterbury’s Compound.266 words
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1271 1941-01-07 12 U.S. "VITALLY CONCERNED IN FIGHT FOR FREEDOM" Not Intimidated By War Threats Of Dictators Washington, Jan. 6. JJEFORE a packed 77th Congress today, President Roosevelt made the most eagerly-awaited speech since President Wilson’s historic declaration of war. Stating that he addressed Congress at a momentReuter. - 1,271 words
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464 1941-01-07 12 IN JUST TWO SENTENCES —BOW. Rugby. Jan. 6 Today's Italian communique deals with the surrender of the garrison at Bardia in two brief sentences as follows: "The battle on the Bardia front continued yesterday from morning to evening with great vio-! lence.—BOW. - 464 words
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Article37 1941-01-07 12 Entries for the Men’s Foursomes Competition are now open and will close on Saturday 11th instant Conditions are posted on the Notice Board but any further information may be obtained from the Secretary.37 words
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Article260 1941-01-07 12 Three Donations Of SI 00 Four more donations have been received for the Penang Spitfire Fund, bringing the total to $10,884 Latest contributions include $l5O and $lOO sent by anonymous donors and $lOO by Mr. and Mrs. L.R.F Earl. Amount previously acknowledged as subscribed through St260 words
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Article59 1941-01-07 12 TUESDAY JANUARY 7. TIN Penang $133.00 Business done 75 tons Singapore $133.00 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37 3/4c Singapore Spot 37 3/4c COPRA: Sundried $2.85 transactions Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7.00 sellers Fair Seed $6.65 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No 1 $10.36 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 9.94 Rangoon59 words
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Article593 1941-01-07 12 MAY PROCEED PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL AN EMERGENCY REGULATION ENACTMENT WHICH WAS PUBLISHED IN YESTERDAY’S F.MJS. GAZETTE ALLOWS THE HIGH COMMISSIONER TO DIRECE THE COLLECTION OF ANY NEW CUSTOMS DUTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED BY BILL. RESOLUTION OR NOTIFICATION AT A FUTURE DATE IF SUCH PROVISIONS593 words
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