Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 January 1941
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Title Section22 1941-01-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY flo. 7. Vol. xqx. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1941. PRICE Hi CENTS,22 words
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Article358 1941-01-08 1 Supreme Directorate For Defence Formed FULL POWER TO SPEED UP ARMS OUTPUT Washington, Jan. 8. A supreme directorate for United States defence programme to speed up arms production was established by President Roosevelt yesterday. Th e Directorate comprises Mr. William Knudsen as Director-General; Sidney Hillman, LabourReuter. - 358 words
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Article83 1941-01-08 1 Reuter London, Jan. 8. J N the lace of speculations in the European press regarding possible developments in the Balkans, Moscow remains silent. Apart from denying foreign reports that the Soviet Minister in Bucharest is being recalled, and publishing the latest Italian and Greek communiques, newspapers mReuter - 83 words
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Article23 1941-01-08 1 IOA/OfiftOW' BEING HARI RAYA HAJI, THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE EDITION. AT MID- DAY. OF THE 'PI NANG I GAZETTE23 words
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Article198 1941-01-08 1 —Reuter. VICHY MUST DECIDE Madrid, Jan. 8. Interesting light on FrancoGerman relations is thrown by a statement made by the head of I the French mission for the return of war prisoners, M. Scapini, exsoldier deputy wtio was blinded while fighting in the last war. According—Reuter. - 198 words
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Article49 1941-01-08 1 —Reuter. Bill Introduced By U.S. Congress Washington. January 7. Legislation authorising expenditure of $509.000 000 for naval shipbuilding and ordnance manufacturing was introduced in the American House of Representatives today. The proposal was advanced by Mr. Carl Vinson of the House of Representatives Naval Committee—Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article46 1941-01-08 1 JAPANESE —INDOCHINA TALKS Reuter. Discussions Resumed Al Tokyo Tokyo, January 6. Resuming conversations, the heads of the Franco- Japanese economic delegations met th's afternoon to exchange views regarding general economic relations between Japan and Indo-China. The next meeting will be held tomorrow or on Wednesday. Reuter.Reuter. - 46 words
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117 1941-01-08 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 8. r pHE possibility of Daly having to “yield at some other points” is admitted in a commentary broadcast from Rome. When things are not running favourably, it is not very pleasant to comment on them,” the broadcaster said. ’OurReuter. - 117 words
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Article43 1941-01-08 1 Reuter. Berlin. Jan. 7 An impending reshuffle of the Vichy Cabinet is predicted in a Geneva message to lu- German New.. Agency which says that the changes will affect the newly formed triumvirate of Adm.ral Darlan, General Huntziger and M Flandin.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article56 1941-01-08 1 -BOW Rugby, January 7. The latest Greek G.H.Q. communique states: “Activity was restricted to patrol» and artillery.” It is clear that the severe weather conditions in which the Albanian fighting is proceeding account for the slowing down of the operations, but information made available today in. Athens-BOW - 56 words
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243 1941-01-08 1 Cairo, Jan. 8. British mechanised units have already occupied El Adem aerodrome south of Tobruk. In the meantime, while the full weight of the British Imperial Army is moving towards Tobruk, General Headquarters are extremely reticent regarding details of operations and their militaryununuou -Reuter. - 243 words
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82 1941-01-08 1 or IpiE/ Bcl/parfe, Jan. 8 HAL LIST, one of Gernrr, skricg experts, is to n f ft,. shortly with a staff of ti. to toJce over command Bi <ln droops there, says a j, dit patch. u List commanded Ger- '<* Polish campaign. von Killinger,* or - 82 words
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Article91 1941-01-08 1 Reuter London, Jan. 8. 1 new type of plane is being added to Britain’s air strength and is expected to play a useful part in the war .1 light twinengined bomber, the new plane is to be known as Botha I and is theReuter - 91 words
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Article119 1941-01-08 1 NEGOTIATIONS WITH BULGARIA BROKEN OFF Stockholm, Jan. 8. No fresh German-Bulgarian negotiations or agreements are to he expected, according to information in Berlin, states a dispatch to the newspaper “Svenska Dagbladet.” Xllib REUTER. The delicacy of Bulgaria’s situation is emphasised by the Berlin correspondent of theXllib • REUTER. - 119 words
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Advertisement14 1941-01-08 1 COW GATE w i for North Malaya Penang: q»jHGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh14 words
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Advertisement185 1941-01-08 1 fed on COW GATE I Agents for North Malaya 4 GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY L*TD« Penang and Ipoh. Ml®# I CutdtuMsf Shadow Cretonnes tti» i Rayon Damasks. Entrancing colours I spccwlise in I Rich and lovely and designs m this I ma kl n <j fitting S For luxuriant curattractive furnishing cu185 words
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927 1941-01-08 2 NAZI INTRIGUES FAIL Prompt Action By Y ugoslavia BULGARIA OPPOSED TO WAR London, Jan. 7. |PEN or veiled resistance against the establishment of a new order is increasing in the Balkans, states a report from the Istanbul correspondent of the Independent FrenchReuter. - 927 words
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Article377 1941-01-08 2 —Reuter. OPENING OF WANG’S BANK Shanghai, Jan. 7. Wang Ching-wei’s new Central Bank was formally inaugurated in Nanking this morning; simultaneously new bank notes made their appearance but the Japanese authorities in the ShanghaiNanking railway at Nanking are reported to have refused notes in payment of fares,—Reuter. - 377 words
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73 1941-01-08 2 —Reuter. Tokio, Jan. 7. r FHE Japanese Government has decided to make a protest to to the British Government whenever the navicert system is applied to Japanese vessels, according to reliable information received this afternoon, states the Domei Agency which adds: “The Japanese Government—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article76 1941-01-08 2 -REUTER. Country Cui Off From Outside World BUCHAREST, JAN. 7. MANY IRON GUARDISTS WERE KILLED IN FIGHTING IN RUMANIA WHICH HAS BEEN CUT OFF FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD FOR I THREE DAYS, STATE MESSAGES FROM THE BUL- GARIAN-RUMANIAN FRONTIER FIGHTING IS REPORTED TO BE BETWEEN TWO-REUTER. - 76 words
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Article77 1941-01-08 2 aisiu ivikz Reuter. Stockholm, Jan 7. King Christian of Denmark has taken up a firm stand m face of the strong pressure to which the Danish Government has been subjected bv the occupying German authorities. The ‘Dagens Nyheter declares that King Christian is insistingaisiu ivikz Reuter. - 77 words
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Article201 1941-01-08 2 Reuter Fruitless Search In Thames Estuary London. Jan. 7 Speedboats searching the Thames Estuary have failed to find any trace of Amy Johnson who disappeared on Sunday after baling out from an aircraft which she was terry-pilotin'.; to an R A.F. airfield. "I am afraid that itReuter - 201 words
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Article48 1941-01-08 2 Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 7. The Soviet-German agreement of March 1, 1938, dealing with goods traffic and financial dealings between Germany and the U.S.S.R. which was extended to Dec. 31, 1940. has now been further extended until August 1, 1942, according to the official German News Agency.—Reuter. - 48 words
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865 1941-01-08 2 LONDON, JAN. 7. ORITISH MECHANISED FORCES ARE NOW IN CON TACT WITH THE OUTER DEFENCES OF TOBRUK, IT IS STATED IN AUTHORITATIVE QUARTERS IN LONDON THIS MORNING. OPERATIONS ARE PROCEEDING SATISFACTORILY, STATES AN OFFICIAL COMMUNI QUE. IN SUDAN BRITISH PATROLS EAST OF GALLA BAT INFLICTEDReuter. - 865 words
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318 1941-01-08 2 i New York, Jan. 7. A clarion caH and the beginning of an American crusade for freedom is how the vast majority of American newspapers hailed President velt’s speech to Congress. Here are some typical comments of the speech ."“T" 1 F 5“ Pre—Reuter & BOW. - 318 words
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Article93 1941-01-08 2 —8.0. W. and Reuter Alleged DistiirbanceIn Palestine Rugby, Jan" Defeated in Libya. Italian pro forces have attempted a belated in Palestine. The Rome Radio stated this that Arab rebels were constant ing lines of communication and cbjectiv.es in Palestine. British cars, it is alleged, were—8.0. W. and Reuter - 93 words
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Article37 1941-01-08 2 r, -'.’.cr. London A meeting of the Italian C ::;e second to be held this month summoned for today according man radio. Mussolini will preside and thian budget will be discussed—R rr, -'.’.cr. - 37 words
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Advertisement11 1941-01-08 2 7jjL John Walker Sons Ltd.. Scotch Wh„ky Dittillw, Kilmarnock ScotumdJl' CAILIDIBIECIK’S11 words
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254 1941-01-08 3 I RS 1 COM’INGEM I ROM C. G. 4. Colombo. ■I 111. first Ceylonese contingent for active service overseas will be ving the Island shortly, and will jsist of two officers and 55 other I drawn from the First Heavy orient of the Ceylon Garrison254 words
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101 1941-01-08 3 London. A leading firm of military tailors has adopted a novel plan to force debtor officers to pay their bills. They have placed a notice in their window showing the names, units and private addresses of defaulters. Details are also supplied to other tailors for101 words
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Article86 1941-01-08 3 Nets to catch bombs are being tried by the Nazis to protect vital targets. Made of woven steel cables, with strands 10 inches apart, the nets are stretched across the tops of important factories nd other buildings, says Associated Press. Durinc a tecent test 50186 words
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363 1941-01-08 3 AMPLE WHEAT AND PORK SUPPLIES AN ADA has at this moment enough wheat and pork proA J ducts to supply Great Britain’s entire population for three years—in addition to satisfying her own maximum requirements. This good news for Britain was given to363 words
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Article290 1941-01-08 3 r rii\ ili in tiix- Berlin area has been badly d derated. the Grnenil Bust Office is almost burned out, some of the rk> have boen seriously damaged, and arms factories wtih wrecked. Havoc In Nazi Capital bombers have in the German Uts Of it. “from290 words
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Article501 1941-01-08 3 ’Graf Spee* Crew H;ne Escaped Buenos Aires (Argentina! of the officers and men of the scuttled German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee have escaped internment. Only one officer and an aide remain in Aigentina where the lai ger part of the German's warship’s crew were interned. Uruguay,501 words
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776 1941-01-08 3 Commander Stephen King-Hall - 4 Wor Id Enslaved To Serve Nazi “Super-Race” By Commander Stephen King-Hall 'J E leaders of Nazi thought, lioni the Fuehrer down to the editor of the most insignificant weekly paper, have, for months past, been talking a great deal about “The New European776 words
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606 1941-01-08 3 New Delhi. DETAILS of the arrangements made for intei ning or restricting the movements of enemy’ aliens in India have now been disclosed. These aliens have either been interned in an Internment Camp at Ahmednagar under the super vision of the military authorities606 words
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Article67 1941-01-08 3 Flight-Lieut. Edward Charles Norman Jeffries, a pioneer commercial air pilot, and better known before the war as Capt. Jeffries, of Imperial Airways, has been killed in action. He was 40. With 700 flying hours to his credit with the Air Force, he went to Canada in 192867 words
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Advertisement98 1941-01-08 3 BUY EMPIRE GOODS A chTnese F/ctorf I B S A LE E NOW ON AT p I 2 INDIAN HAN AV A INDIAN TURKISH VSLOO a yd. TOWELS V sl.oo each. j I INDIAN COTTON SHIRTING AIRY SPOBTSHIBTS Q -60 c. each. k T.6oc. a yd. J[ INDIAN COTTON O98 words
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Miscellaneous31 1941-01-08 3 WHAT A WAR! fefiSSl h >4 p i I ■L Si W® KWjgx .v\< cy (ufv Pardon me, sir the siren! d LlllllUU U. X 1 LLJ. **********111 AJLAI.AAIA *****11 J31 words
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429 1941-01-08 4 Contribution To Allied War Effort /'’IVING facts and figures about the Netherlands contribu- tion to the Allied war effort, th? Netherlands Foreign Minister, Dr. E. N. van Kieffens said of the Netherlands Indian army: “The gunpower of this army is equal to that of429 words
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Article249 1941-01-08 4 Chinese Leaders THE Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has agreed in principle to the request made recently by Chungking that Chinese leaders should assist in the eradication of the opium-smoking evil among their community here. “It is not as, bad as you may read, that other Chinese249 words
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Article273 1941-01-08 4 Police Statement In Society Case Singapore. Two men who were arrested distributing pamphlets in China Street on Dec. 11. one of them a servant at the General Hospital, were convicted in the third court op Monday, on a charge of being members of an unlawful273 words
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Article137 1941-01-08 4 On December 23 Berlin’s broadcast in Hindustani said: “Germany is only too anxious to liberate all the nations and countries keps as slaves by the British... .Germany wants Indians to take their proper place as a free race.” Indians are not deceived. They are noting, as137 words
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Article, Illustration19 1941-01-08 4 AIR RAID WARDENS RESCUING AX ELDERLY MAN AFTER HE HAD BEEN TRAPPED FOR la HOL RS.19 words
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610 1941-01-08 4 (By A Special Correspondent). NAZI propagandists seem to have taken to heart the celebrated dictum of the Fueh rer that “a definite factor in getting a lie believed is the size of the lie.” The Berlin broadcaster in Hindustani in particular610 words
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Article338 1941-01-08 4 Chinese Dealer Fined $4O Kuala Lumpur. As the result of his refusal to sell 10 gantangs of Siam rice to a Malay on Nov. 28 this year, a Chinese rice dealer named Loke Sing Choo was charged in th Kuala Lumpur police court on Saturday morning338 words
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62 1941-01-08 4 Restrictions on the export of mercury to Japan have been lifted by President Cardenas, of Mexico, says British United Press. This means that Japan can now get the £50,000 worth of mercury which was subject to an embargo imposed on October 24. Another consignment of62 words
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Article291 1941-01-08 4 TO BE DEBATED •IN COUNCIL r |HIE running of lotteries control!., by the State to raise money fo» the further prosecution of the war is to be debated at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Jan. 20. Mr. G. Wiseman member of the Council for Malacca,291 words
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Article124 1941-01-08 4 The Athenia. 13,000-ton liner torpedfoed without warning in the Atlantic. You remember. War had been declared only a few hours before. More than 1,400 people—many of them American women and children—were aboard. But they were all got safely’ into lifeboats. The master, Captain James124 words
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Article88 1941-01-08 4 It is a. pity—for the Germans! —that Indians read world news intelligently, and keep their eyes on telltale maps, including the map of Albania! On December 23, the day on which the Greek advance progressed with the capture of the important town of Chimara. with many more88 words
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Article98 1941-01-08 4 £4,000 Remitted A total of £4,000 has now been remitted to England from the Trengg 4 Spitfire Fund. In cabling last week an acknowk ment of the fourth remittance of £1 the Secretary of State for the Colonies expressed the grateful thanks of His Majesty’s Government to98 words
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Advertisement61 1941-01-08 4 ffw Delicious served JMcK ajIXK A AA ••Z?ANDSj hi'" Ef s i; Rc sMH I z hill ihifiviHl W‘" .’.jM V.-——-4 roro I I c n fc r, [y I BY J ltd. FAIR WOFiKS I LONDON S.WS C,- J MADE BY BRANDS ORIGINATORS OF THE WORLD FAMOUS feSl® A.l61 words
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Miscellaneous43 1941-01-08 4 All in a Day's Work— —ky Rick Ehnes UtL iZ ACCIDENTALLY Z ’iAC-h To V j I I Swzxt-t-CAAJE-D DuTV. XxrviO I C I VMITH I 1 don’t SMOKfc 1 j Y'ou, PATROL., F&CA A, 1 1 L S,R (Z-? J /z jgW\43 words
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Article416 1941-01-08 5 Fraud Ker §1.500 Al»*r Star. Dismissing the appeal of Oswald Edward Ezekiel Edwards against his sentence oi one year’s rigorous imprisonment imposed on Slim by the Second Division Court for cheating E. W. Tan of $1,500 over a Penang cheque last July, the Hon. Mr. Justice416 words
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Article1186 1941-01-08 5 Name To Be Given To Westlands Avenue Approved “The Anglo-Chinese School, one of the three leading English Schools in the Settlement, is celebrating its Golden Jubilee some time in May this year and it is but befitting that such a memorable occasion be commemorated by1,186 words
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Article490 1941-01-08 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL I Mr. J. P. Souter is taking a short holiday at the Cameron Highlands Hotel, Tana Rata Dr. (Mrs.) E P. Lee who spent a short holiday in Penang returned to Ipoh by the day mail on Monday. The Selangor Philatelic Society which was recently inaugurated has a490 words
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Advertisement93 1941-01-08 5 I WE ALWAYS TAKE THE LEAD OTHERS JUST FOLLOW I AND IMITATE I W EMHLEY CABARET 3 (ORIGINALITY IS OUR PASS-WORD) I COME TO WEMBLEY AND DON’T REGRET I J EVERYNIGHT IS A BIG NIGHT WITH US J I TONIGHT WK GIVE YOU “LUCKY CHAIRS NIGHT SPECIAL NOVELTY FIRST OF93 words
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Miscellaneous123 1941-01-08 5 Penang’s Most Luxurious 1% yW Air-Conditioned A > A fIL Theatre A First-Run Picture screening for (/ne Day only TODAY 3 SHOli S Al 3; 6.15 9.30 p.m. HIE EXCITING ACTIONI’ACKED STOR4 OF AN ‘EXCHAMP’ WHO WON HIS GREATEST BATTLE OUTSHIE THE RING I V ICTOR McLAGLEN IN “EX-CHAMP* WITH123 words
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Miscellaneous144 1941-01-08 5 W ISHING ALL OCR MOHAMEDAN FRIENDS PATRONS A VERY’ SLAM AT RAYA HADJI. •ail ICC TIP STARTS TO-DAY IYIAJEu llv 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. 4 SHOWS TOMORROW AT 11.30 A M., 3, 6.15 9.30 P.M. A MALAY PICTURE SPECIALLY BOOKED FOR THE RAYA HADJI SEASON' A PICTURE EVERY MALAY SHOULD144 words
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Miscellaneous331 1941-01-08 5 ITI n e D OPENS TODAY —THREE SHOWS (TOMORROW 11.3« A.M., 3.00, 6.15 9.30 P.M.) UNIVERSAL’S SPECTACULAR MYSTERY FILM! A MUMMY 3,000 YEARS OLD, COMES TO LIFE AGAIN! “The Mummy’s Hand” Tom Tyler plays the role of The Mummy” in Universal's “The Mummy’s Hand" Peggy Moran is seen as his331 words
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Miscellaneous143 1941-01-08 5 «V 4MT MT JMT 4WT AHV «K7 A QVEEN’S LASi SHOR S TODAY 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 A Picture full of gaiety, songs and comedy ANNA NEAGLE IN “LONDON MELODY” WITH TULLIO CARMINATI One of the gayest, brightest musical hits ever produced Hullo Folks Get Ready For TOMORROW’S HAPPY EVENT143 words
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Article519 1941-01-08 6 y^/ HEN His Excellency the Governor inspects the local passive defence services this evening, he will no doubt welcome the opportunity of seeing for himseli not only what has been achieved in Penang but, more important still, what remains to be achieved. While there is no519 words
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Article84 1941-01-08 6 ODEON CINEMA “The Mummy’s Hand” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “Melati Van Agam” (Malay picture) 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Victor McLaglen in "Ex-Champ" 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p m. QUEEN'S CINEMA Anna Neagle in “London Melody” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m WINDSOR84 words
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Article290 1941-01-08 6 Telephone Manners I E'I'TINCj off steam over the J ’phone seems to be a popular hobby with some people. The lady 1 who rang me up this morning de- mantling to know why her advertise-1 ment had been put in the wrong; place would have saved a290 words
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Article751 1941-01-08 6 Wednesday, Jan 8. Q'XJDA’) i’resident Roosevelt again goes before Congress with a statement which is expected to be hardlv less inqxirtant than his “Wecannot let the Democracies surrender” message yesterday. r President will present his Budget recommendation for the new fiscal year. Main interest751 words
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Advertisement126 1941-01-08 6 Furniture of Distinction FOR The Modern Home M r Mil The Grafton Suite All Teak Dining Room Suite comprising Sideboard, 4 Upholstered Dining Chairs and Dining Table. $l4O nett. Other designs quotations on application: Pritchard C°” k td PENANG. TEL. 335 DOCTORS CHOOSE HUMANISED TRUFOOD FOR THEIR OWN W; BABIES126 words
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Advertisement30 1941-01-08 6 "BULLFINCH" BUTTER Australia's Best and the favourite of Malaya THE BRAND OF PURITY Obtainable at all High Class Provision Dealers. Bole Agent* Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. PENANG, ■■■«■■■BOBB B B30 words
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Advertisement32 1941-01-08 6 COMPANXI Fitwra JUBBfH wo«cq J 29 TANJONG BUNGAH R» PCNANfc. For your convenience send your tyrea to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121 vou OLD. Alli T tASTtfIN lYttt32 words
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294 1941-01-08 7 Governor In Conclave With Representatives Of Communities MROMINENT members of all communities met His Excellency this morn ing at a meeting held at the Resident Councillor’s Office for a frank and informal discussion on the subject of local defence. His Excellency arrived shortly after 10294 words
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Article106 1941-01-08 7 Reuter. More Spitfires And Canteens London, Jan. 7 The new year brings no abatement of the generous gifts tor the prosecution of the war from all parts of the Empire. These include additional contributions for the purchase of mobile can- teens, still further contribu-Reuter. - 106 words
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464 1941-01-08 7 Kuala Lumpur A statement that the Public Prosecutor could institute criminal charges against two Chinese mines overseers if he wished was made by Mr E. D. Shearn, Chairman of the Mines Commission of Inquiry, yesterday afterevidence had been heard regarding allegations of gifts of464 words
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Article24 1941-01-08 7 Penang wardens are reminded that they should fall in today for the Governor’s inspection at the Polo Ground not later than 5.30 p.m.24 words
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Article174 1941-01-08 7 MISS HELEN CHIN AND MR. LIM KIN LYE A Chinese wedding took place at the Chinese Consulate, Northain Road, at 10 o’clock this morning of Miss Helen Chin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chin Leong Seng of Teluk Anson, and Mr. Lim Kin Lye, son of174 words
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Article161 1941-01-08 7 The War Fund in North Malaya made a big advance yesterday by over $2,500 to $1,459,452.92, made up of Penan;- $938,963.12 and Perak $520.489.80. Mr. J. R Danson has sent a further contribution of $5O to the Penang collection and Mr. L. C. Finch161 words
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Article167 1941-01-08 7 Regulations hi Colony F.M.S. REGI LATIONS prohibiting the transfer, without the Financial Secretary’s consent, of busint ss.-> s abroad have tx*e,n introduced in fht Colony and Federated Malax States. It is ruled that except with the consent ol the Financial Secretary and in accordance with conditions he167 words
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Article196 1941-01-08 7 Poster Showing Details Of Raids A coloured poster, showing in a striking way the relentless and methodical smashing of military objectives in Germany and Italy by the R A F is shortly being issued by the Department of Information and Publicity. The number of major196 words
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Article, Illustration355 1941-01-08 7 INCENTIVE TO OTHER BIG EMPLOYERS TO DO LIKEWISE pUSPLAYING THE USUAL INITIATIVE AND CONSIDERATION EOK THE WELL-BEING OK ITS EMPLOYEES, THE PENANG HARBOUR BOARD HAS STARTED WORK ON THE ERECTION OF SIX BLOCKS OF AIR RAID SHELTERS FOR THE USE OF ITS355 words
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197 1941-01-08 7 A tine of $5OO or six months’ rigorous imprisonment was imposed by Mr. A. W. Bellamy in the Police Court this morning on an Indian Mohamedan. Hamid bin Mohamed, who was convicted on an amended charge of using a house in Date Kramat Road197 words
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Article80 1941-01-08 7 “London Melody,” which opened at the Queen’s yesterday, is a bright musical comedy with 8 tuneful songs and attractive dance ensembles. The stars are Anna Neagle and Tullio Carminati, who are supported by a grand British cast. The story, which has many musical interludes, concerns a80 words
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247 1941-01-08 7 NEW ORDER GOVERNING EXEMPTIONS IT is announced that units in the Northern Area Volunteer Forces will be embodied for training irom February J to S>ril 5, 1941. No leave from Malaya will be granted until ler this period of training is over, except247 words
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Advertisement119 1941-01-08 7 TRENTON Ladies Knickers A Product Manufactured In America NOW ON DISPLAY AT EASTERN BAZAAR (The Blue Shop) 8, BISHOP STREET, Phone PENANG P. O. Box 1398 31« Strong, sturdy limbs, sound bones, the happiness of abounding health —these are some of the gifts bestowed by I this famous English Food,119 words
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Article138 1941-01-08 8 Particulars of operation* for the month of December, 1940: Horns Cu. yds. Piculs Ampat Tin 1871 *****0 1372 e. Kinta Consol 6212 *****00 6244 Kamunting Tin 3749 *****0» 4396 Tongkah Harbour Tin 1355 *****0 848 Anglo-Thai Tin Synd. 1033 *****0 480 Kampong Lanjut Tin 1228 *****0138 words
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Article16 1941-01-08 8 Foreign imports of Tin ore during December, 1940, totalled 7,292 tons.16 words
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Article15 1941-01-08 8 Foreign imports of rubber during December 1940, totalled 13,541 dry tons.15 words
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Article461 1941-01-08 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon Bth January, 1941 Lssue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/7* 3/10* 5/0 Austral Amai. 6/9 7/0 £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 21/0 22/oex $1 Ayer Weng 0.86 0.89 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15/6 $1461 words
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Article238 1941-01-08 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.15 1.20 Alor Gajah 0 85 0.90 Amal. Malay 175 1.80 Ayer Hitain 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 1.12* 1.17* Bassett 0.42 0.45 Batu Lintang 1,10 1 12* Bedford 0.85 0.90 Benta 1.09 1.12*c Borelli 135 1.45 Broga 0.60 0.62* Brunei United238 words
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Article338 1941-01-08 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N.Z. Mln Ord 22/C 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.85 1.95 Mex. Brick 7*% Prefs 2.15 2.20 r M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £8 £Bj £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16/3 16/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref 19/9 20/6 5F.&338 words
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Article164 1941-01-08 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Gopeng Cons. 1/- bonus 6d. Int. less tax 7. 1.41 (in Eng) Idris Hvd. 21% int. less tax 2«. 1.41 (in Eng) Kuala Lumpur 1/- A.C. 24. 1.41 (in Aust) Malaysiam Tin 5% actual iO. 1.41 Pahang Cons. (Ordy 20% final164 words
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1759 1941-01-08 8 Lengthy Discussion By Commissioners The tender of P. N. M. Muthupalaniappa Chettiar for the supply of road metal was again discussed by the Municipal Commissioners at yesterday’s meeting when the President brought forward a motion that the lowest tender (Muthupalaniappa Chettiar’s tender) be1,759 words
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Article72 1941-01-08 8 Penang, January 7, 1941 I By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank,) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York, Demand 47 5/32 Montreal Demand 51 29/32 Batavia Demand 88 3'4 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 13 3/8 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New72 words
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Article137 1941-01-08 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN LONDON: “Spot” £256. 15. 0. £256. 10. 0. “Forward” £259 15 0. £259 5. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” $133.00 $133.00 Business done 75 tons Buyers No Sellers PENANG: "Spot” $133.00 $133 00 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 12 l|2d 12 3|Bd. “Forward” 12 l|2d. 12 7|l6d Tone137 words
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Advertisement55 1941-01-08 8 BANKS WWAV.V.V -WAR SAVINGS ’CERTIFICATES als® obtainable at Oversea -Chinese Banking Corpn., Ltd., 'For particulars please apply Manager, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd., Nos: 28 30 Beach Street, Penang. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated in British India SAFE FOR YOUR FAMILY CHILDREN. INDEPENDENCE IN OLD AGE HAPPINESS By Banking WITH55 words
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Article78 1941-01-08 9 I. J. Kenlay, a 45-yearcold Britisher, claimed trial in the Singapore third court yesterday to a charge that, being the occupier of a room in the Burlington Hotel in Coleman Street, he used that room as a common betting house. In the same case, Clement Woelz,78 words
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Article187 1941-01-08 9 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1941. D|estination Supdrscription Postage Latest Time of AIR MAILS Letters Postcards Posting per oz. each Ordinary Regn., Java Southern By air from Wed. Bth inst. Sumatra Singapore .40 .20 8 a.m. 7.30» a.m. Ipoh, K. Lumpur, Singapore Wearnes .10 .05 1.30 p.m. 1 p.m. Great Britain187 words
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160 1941-01-08 9 Imposing hand-carved furniture built for a Hungarian prince 300 years ago is being disposed of privately in Sydney. Tne pieces are so large that purchasers prefer to buy odd specimens, apparently more for their historic interest than for actual use. Mr. J. Balogh,160 words
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Article128 1941-01-08 9 The first Eurasian to join theGovernment Flying Training School prior to leaving Singapore for advanced training with the Royal Air Force overseas is Mr. Fred Ebert, of the staff of the Singapore Arrport. Ebert begins training on Jan. 11 He was born at Kuala Lumpur128 words
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Article171 1941-01-08 9 Architect’s Offence London. Thomas Hubert Beckett, 35, an Air Ministry architect, was sentenced to three years’ penal servitude at York for offences under the Official Secrets Act. Mr. Justice Cassels said it was difficult to understand how he continued to have employment in the Air Ministry171 words
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Miscellaneous3178 1941-01-08 9 650 Cnlne?e Programme. mentary .n Chinese <Hkka‘ aq- v Rtf > w TTTTiW ts sss 4 Saw J4R w I 1 I I 735 cla !cai Mus i ia y ,n «■xs's I WZ W I A B I 8.20 8.8. C. News. < Rtbroadcasi). programmes. 10.05 Lana mm^c—Nr m3,178 words
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Miscellaneous590 1941-01-08 9 7.20 News m Thai. 7.35 Variety. 8.20 8.8. C. News. (Rebroadcast'. 8.50 8.8. C. Talk. < Rebroadcast'. 9.00 Thai Programme and Late News m Thai. 9.30 Close Down. RANGOON £YO 6.01 mc's <49 94 m.) XYO 3.48 mc/s <B6 m.) 6.50 p.m. Indian Session < Recorded Programme). 7.05 English Session590 words
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566 1941-01-08 10 BEST NEWS W AR HAS YET BROUGHT TO BRITISH London, Jan. 7 “The victory at Bardia is perhaps the best news that this war has yet brought to us but it is not the best it will bring," said Mr. Duff-Cooper, Minister of Information,Reuter. - 566 words
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334 1941-01-08 10 London, Jan. 7 So effective were R.A.F. raids on Northern Italy during the month of October that the Italian people attributed almost supernatural powers to British bomb aimers, declares the Air Ministry News Service. Official quarters in London have now received information from Italy334 words
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737 1941-01-08 10 VIEWPOINT OF VAST MAJORITY STATED IN MASTERLY FASHION Will Crystallise Unity In Aiding Britain Washington, Jan. 7 Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate are full of praise for Mr. Roosevelt’s speech. Senator Barclay declared it “was magnificent and expressed the overwhelming determination of theReuter. - 737 words
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112 1941-01-08 10 Call To Subjects Under 35 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, January 7. The Belgian Consul here has been informed that the Belgian Government which is now in London has decided to reconstitute in England a Belgian fighting force. The Belgian Government is recalling to this112 words
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Article75 1941-01-08 10 -Reuter Round-L p Organised In Australia Canberra. January 7. A round-up of spirited “Fifth Columnists” is being organised by the Australian Government to prevent, leakage of information concerning movements of ships in Australian waters. This was announced by the Navy Minister, Mr. Hughes, today, when he also stated-Reuter - 75 words
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Article51 1941-01-08 10 .—Reuter Congratulations To General Wavell Cairo, Jan. 7. Kin? Farouk who is at Luxor has congratulated General Wavell. on the British victory at Bardia through the Egyptian Defence Minister. The Prime Minister. Hussein Sirry Pasha, also congratulated General Wavell. Ths Egyptian newspapers give full promi» ence to the.—Reuter - 51 words
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Article27 1941-01-08 10 Reuter. London. J.aanuary 7. Last December was Switzerland's coldest for forty years, according to the Berne meteorological observatory, states the Lyons radio.- Reuter.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article118 1941-01-08 10 -Reuter. Steady Blows Struck At Enemy Air Bases "But it is in Africa that cur overseas air forces have most distinguished themselves. Our Middle East Command has been striking steady blows at the enemy’s aii forces both in Libya and in Italian East Africa at their-Reuter. - 118 words
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Article330 1941-01-08 10 Good Results In Sktmibi Valley London, Jan. 7 Reuter’s special correspondent on the Albanian frontier reports that despite intense cold—the temperature now averages 29 degrees below zero —the Greek Northern Army is relentlessly “nobbling” at Italian positions in Skumbi valley and undoubtedly their skilful guerilla tactics330 words
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Article28 1941-01-08 10 —Reuter. Rome, Jan. 7 An Italian High Command communique states that the last strongholds of Bardia fell on the evening of January s.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 28 words
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536 1941-01-08 10 < ITALY’S HOLD ON LIBYA ABYSSINIA SHAKEN TO FOINDAHONS London, Jan. 7 General Sir Hubert Gough, Reuter’s military commentator, writes: although the fall of Bardia was fully expected, the magnitude of the victory in its rapidity, the number of prisoners captured. and the smallness.—Reuter. - 536 words
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Advertisement129 1941-01-08 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE 4 i DUE TO ABBIVE PRES. TYLER Jan. 19/20 x ZOELLA LYKES (via Panama) Jan. 20 X RUEBIN TIPTON (via Panama‘ Feb. 3 PRES. TAYLOR Feb. 5 i PRES. MONROE Feb. 18 PRES. MADISON Feb. 26 PRES. BUCHANAN (via Panam Mar. 1 PRES HAYES Mar. 23129 words
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776 1941-01-08 11 PENANG TEAM FOR G AME WITH PERAK After the State Hockey Trial on the Hutchings School ground yesterday, resulting in the Whites defeating the Colours by the narrow margin of the odd goal in three, the following were selected to represent Penang in776 words
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Article131 1941-01-08 11 Classification Of I lorses I’he following are the latest amendjnents to the S.R.A. Classification list >• Horses and Ponies: HORSES Transfers: Prom Class 1 to Class 2—Or. Approval, Samory. From Class 4 to Class 3. —Princess Prim. From Class 3 to Class 4—Blue and131 words
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Article369 1941-01-08 11 Indians And L. Perak in Drawn Game Telok Anson. The Lower Perak Indian Associa tion hockey eleven held the Lower Perak Chib to a goalless draw in an interesting fixture in the second round of the Lower Perak hockey league on the Speedy Road upper padang here369 words
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Article123 1941-01-08 11 Sunlight B.P. Lose To Hoy’s B.P. From our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, Jan. 5 a friendly match played on the Loo 'Cm Heng’s Cement Court on January 4 1 5 the Hoy's Badminton Party deci the Sunlight Badminton Party by 4—2. ue following are the results (Hoy's B. mentioned123 words
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Article118 1941-01-08 11 Penang Team For Match Against Perak The following will represent the Penang Womeru against the Perak Women on Thursday, January 9, 1941. on the Hutchings School ground at 5.15 p.m. Miss P. von Bulow; Mrs. C. J. Sciiiiv, Miss E. Perrin,; Mrs. C O. Lim, Mrs. M.118 words
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Article, Illustration192 1941-01-08 11 Miss Ho Gnat Loo And Mr. Tan Koon Hoy At the Penang Buddhist Association yesterday, Miss Ho Guat Loo, daughter of M»’. and Mrs. Ho Kim Teik. was married to Mr. Tan Koon Hoy, third son of the late Mr. Tan Sai Hin and Mrs. Tan Sai Hin.192 words
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Article31 1941-01-08 11 —Reuter. Wtv York. Jan Miss .Wire Marble beat Miss Marx Hardzeick at Madison' Square Garden on Monday iiii/ht in their first professional tennis appearance 6—i, S—6—Reuter. - 31 words
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683 1941-01-08 11 City Fathers To Reconsider Engineer’s Committee Decision A decision by the Municipal Engineer's Department Committee that the erection of air-conditioning plant at the Queen’s Cinema should not be approved unless the existing balcony was rebuilt to comply with Municipal by"aws was questioned by Dr.683 words
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183 1941-01-08 11 r pHE Army vs. Civilians rugger match in aid of the Seaforths Prisoners-of-War Fund and the Red Cross Fund will be played on the Western Road ground today at 5.15 p.m. sharp. The following are the kan>: Army:—BQ.M.S Johns; Lieut. Lain. Cpl183 words
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Article91 1941-01-08 11 Annual Meeting On January 11 Taipmg. The annual General Meeting of the North Perak Tennis Association will oe held at the Taiping Chinese Recreation Club at 7.30 p.m on Saturday, January 11. The following is the agenda; To read and confirm the minutes of the last91 words
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Article91 1941-01-08 11 Dr. K. M. Ariff And Dr. J. E. Smith At yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the Piesident laid on the table the statutory declarations of Mr. N. Grice and Mr Cheah Inn Kiong who had been re-appointed and those of Dr. J E. Smith and91 words
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Article121 1941-01-08 11 With regard to a suggestion made by the Automobile Association of Malaya (Penang Branch) that light pylons be erected at the traffic circuses at which they do not already exist: viz.‘—■ <a> Northam Road—Pangkor Road. (b) Magazine Junction. the Municipal Commissioners consider that a pylon at121 words
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Article79 1941-01-08 11 Eight Boyanese stable-boys were each fined $3 in default five days’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday on a charge of playing in a common gaming house on Jan. 6. The accused were Narvir bin Hassan. Westor bin Mat Sa’ad, Ahmad bin Salleh, Yusof79 words
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257 1941-01-08 11 In an interesting hockey match played yesterday, on the Victoria Green, the Chinese? Recreation Club beat the Penang Garrison by' the odd goal in five. The Chinese were undoubtedly the better side and deserved their victory tut the Garrison showed much improvement and gave257 words
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Article86 1941-01-08 11 Interesting Competitions The Penang Swimming Club was ti»e venue of some interesting swimming competitions in which children as well as adults participated. Added to the evening’s programme was the demonstration Life-Saving by members of the club. The Club’s best divers displayed a high standard of diving and86 words
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Article87 1941-01-08 11 Mr. G. Paul Leaves For Port Swettenham Mr. G Paul, the Penang State and Indian Recreation Club footballer left on transfer to Port Swettenham by the mail tram last night. Mr. Paul came to Penang from Singapore about two years ago, and he has played as87 words
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Article122 1941-01-08 11 At the first meeting for 1941 of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday the tollowing Standing Committees were appointed, in each case with the additioß of the President: Municipal Engineer’s Dept. Committee: Dr. J. E. Smith, Dr. Ong Huck Chye, Mr. G. Martin. Mr, C. Grumitt. Electricity Supply Transport122 words
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Advertisement136 1941-01-08 11 PUPPIES calwWl uwe n if SHERLEY’S intTOL R r »oar PJPPI®s on Lactol Too much neat means too and watch them grow In I much hmf sturdiness and strength all LA C blood And 8 U their good points enhanced. J ln ly their frames strong their > c *u136 words
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1369 1941-01-08 12 MUNICIPALITY VOTE 25,000 FOR A.R.P. SHELTERS Evacuation Of Town Areas Left To Government sufficient to give protection against splinters and blast are to be erected for Municipal employees who must remain at or.near their posts during a bombardment at a cost of some $25,000. This information was revealed at a1,369 words
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Article320 1941-01-08 12 Lady Thomas Present At Gala An interesting swimming programme, arranged by Mis. H M. Arthur, was carried out. without a hitch yesterday evening at the Penang Swimming Club. Over a dozen events in which children as well as adults participated were keenly competed for while a Life-Sav-ing320 words
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Article273 1941-01-08 12 ROOSEVELT PRESENTING BUDGET TODAY Washington, Jan 8. (ll ednesday) President Roosevelt again goes before Congress with a statement hardly less important than his “Wt cannot let the Democracies surrender” message on Monday. The President will present his Budget recommendations for the new fiscal year,.—Reuk’r. - 273 words
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Article132 1941-01-08 12 The final figures of the Poppy Day 1946 collections in Penang are to hand, and the total reached is $17,984.38. a record for about 9 years This is made up as follows: Sale of Poppies $5,574.69 Sale of Car Posters and Poppies 1,335.62 Sale of132 words
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Article70 1941-01-08 12 .—Reuter. London, Jan. 7. On the Stock Exchange there was more general inquiry while President Roosevelt’s speech favourably assisted the sentiment. Among foreign bonds both four per cent Belgian loans advanced from 46 to 50 and Chinese and Portuguese loans were well supported. Home rails and several textile.—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article88 1941-01-08 12 -Reuter. After Sailing Into Duce's Home Wafers! Athens, Jan 8. REEK destroyers, sailing un- molested into the Adriatic I Mussolini’s “home waters" I have heavily bombarded the Albanian port of Valona. This was announced by the i Greek Admiralty last night. Sixty shells were fired before-Reuter. - 88 words
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Article255 1941-01-08 12 Facilities For Overseas Visitors INTENDING VISITORS TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA WILL BE INTERESTED IN THE FACILITIES FOR GOLF AFFORDED BY THE ROYAL PERTH GOLF CLUB. Visitors from overseas, who wish to play golf, will be given a hearty welcome and may join the Club as temporary members.255 words
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Article235 1941-01-08 12 Rome, Jan. 7. HPHE cost of the war accounted for the greater part of Italy’s heavy deficit on last year’s budget which was revealed to the Italian Cabinet today by Senator di Revel. —Reuter. According to the Stefani News Agency, the deficit for the past—Reuter. - 235 words
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Article60 1941-01-08 12 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 TIN Penang $133.06 Business done Buyers no sellers Singapore $133.00 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37 3/4c Singapore Spot 37 3/4c COPRA: Sundried $2.85 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7.00 sellers Fair Seed $6.65 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $10.36 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 99460 words
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Advertisement146 1941-01-08 12 PERAK TURF CLUB “SPITFIRE MEETING" Saturday, 18 th. January 1941 Wednesday, Z2nd. January 1941 Saturday, 25th. January 1941 ALL PROFITS WILL BE DEVOTED TO THE PURCHASE OF FIGHTER AIRCRAFT. A PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION LIST is now open for the same purpose and over $lO,OOO/- has already been subscribed. Donations should be146 words
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Advertisement553 1941-01-08 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extension! Telegrams “Gazette” Penang. Rates of Subscription for Pmang Gazette and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S.& Delivery F.M.S Foreign Monthly $2 56 $3.00 $4 oo Quarterly 7.50 9.0« 12 00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 24 06 Yearly 30.00 36.00 48O<)553 words
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