Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 February 1941
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Title Section18 1941-02-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY h£ x VoEJLCIX. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1941. lO CENTS.18 words
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Article426 1941-02-08 1 Heavy Italian Losses At Hands Of S. Africans Reuters special correspondent w th the South African forces in Abyssinia). Khartoum, Feb. 8. The battle lor «.bjssinia is now under way. South African troops in large numbers crossed the border from Kenya and captured a strong Italian426 words
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50 1941-02-08 1 Capetown, Feb. 8. A motion of no confidence in J -e Government, moved in the (f Assembly by Dr. Malan, f sition Leader, was defeated b Y 78 votes to 59. Ar mendment expressing con‘dcnce in domestic and war policy ve rnment was carried by50 words
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Article104 1941-02-08 1 H ELL DOSE, SAY THE GREEKS ’—Reuter. London, Feb. 8. r pfIIS neivs of the capture of Benghazi was received in Athena yesterday afternoon with unbounded joy and enthusiasm, states the Athens radio. “It has been confidently expected that this important Italian military and naval centre would fall to British’—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article205 1941-02-08 1 f.—Reuter. British Scheme Already hi Operation Despite the rapidity with which Benghazi has fallen, a complete scheme for British administration of occupied territory is already in existence. An official announcement, however, must be awaited. Looking back on the whole campaign it is seen that the British tanksf.—Reuter. - 205 words
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Article, Illustration14 1941-02-08 1 retrieving what they can from a wrecked ward.14 words
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225 1941-02-08 1 Berlin, reb. 8. T\ANGER hovers over everybody in Germany” declared (tenoral Bilch, Inspector-General of the Luftwaffe, in a talk on the air defences of Germany, broadcas t on the Bremen radio last night. NAZI AIR CHIEF'S WARNING ’—Reuter. General Milch added: “Because of this’—Reuter. - 225 words
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126 1941-02-08 1 £90,000,000 Transaction Between Britain India LONDON, FEB. 8. FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING NEARLY £90,000,000 BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM GOVERNMENT AND THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT ARE ANNOUNCED BY THE BRITISH TREASURY. Holders of five Indian Government sterling loans are to sell them to the British Treasury at the price itiling at, the close126 words
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Article98 1941-02-08 1 —Reuter Athens, i'eb. 8. Large forces of advancing Italian infantry men were literally mown down by Greek fire in a two hours’ abortive attack on the Albanian battle front yesterday, according to the Athens radio. Vhe announcer stated that the Italians were driven rack,—Reuter - 98 words
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321 1941-02-08 1 MORE CONCESSIONS” i Washington, Feb. 7. EADERb ol the Democratic Party in the House of Repre- sentatives are determined to send the Lease and Lend Bill to the Senate before the end of today, with “no more coneessions. Ihey are not attempting tv—Reuter. - 321 words
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156 1941-02-08 1 Reuter. London, Feb. 8. Little enemy air activity occur1 over Great Britain yesterday, ing the morning, states the Air M 'listcy. iguolis werq/drtyjped by single nemy aircraft on a «own on the North East coast of Scotland, injuring a small number of people. Another aircraftReuter. - 156 words
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307 1941-02-08 1 —Reuter. ixmdon, Feb. 8. IMPORTANT tactical decisions concerning the future battle co-operation between the K.A.F. and the British Army have been reached, writes Ralph Walling, Reuter’s air correspondent. The object is to improve on th« traditional role of the Luftwaffe operating with the—Reuter. - 307 words
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Advertisement19 1941-02-08 1 j GATE I r jgr 1 I M Vorth Malaya 4 Penang:I K D.SPENSAKY LTD.. I Penang and Ipoh.19 words
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Advertisement17 1941-02-08 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE IM <> Agetita for North Slalaya <6 GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY ItTD, Penang and Ipoh.17 words
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438 1941-02-08 2 FORMAL DENIALIBY GENERAL WEYGAND No Negotiations Proceeding For Landing Of Troops Vichy, Feb. 7. ENERAL WEYGAND has formally denied the report that France would permit Germany to use the base of Bizerta. Speaking over the Algiers radio in the name of the French—Reuter. - 438 words
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Article54 1941-02-08 2 —Reuter. Over 1.000.000 Acres Flooded Smyrna, February 7. Unprecedented rains in Western Turkey have resulted in over one million acres being completely submerged in Smyrna district. Gigantic torrents have washed away bridges, destroyed roads and brought down telephone and telegraph wires. The extent of the—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article41 1941-02-08 2 -Reuter. To Leave For Britain In Ten Days* Time Washington. February 7 Mr. John Wmant, the new United States Ambassador to Britain, will probably leave for England in ten days’ time, according to an announcement by President Roosevelt.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 41 words
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Article221 1941-02-08 2 Reuter. Polish Premier On Invasion London, February 7. The German attempt to invade Britain is “doomed to failure” and Genera) Wavell’s lightning victories in Libya “are decidedly checking Hitler’s plans in the Mediterranean and North Africa.” These were the two main pointe made by the Polish PremierReuter. - 221 words
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Article54 1941-02-08 2 —Reuter. Japanese Figures Of Chinese Casualties Tokio, February 7 Chinese dead and abandoned after the battle in the Piyuan sector of Southern Honan Province total 5,600. according to a Domei News Agency message from Piyuan. The message further claims four hundred Chinese taken prisoners and a large quantity—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article47 1941-02-08 2 Reuter. 100 Chinese Arrested In Dairen Area Dairen, Feb. 7. One Hundred Chinese espionage agents have been arrested in Kwangtung leased territory, according to a Japanese announcement. The Chinese are alleged to be plotting to disturb Army activities by guerilla and fifth column methods.—Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article331 1941-02-08 2 Rugby, Feb. 7. rpHE vote of credit which the Chancellor of the Exchequer secured in the House of Commons yesterday brings Parliament’s authorisation for this year to the biggest expenditure in British history. The total grants for this financial year amounting to £3,300 million are greatly'—iB.O.W. - 331 words
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Article70 1941-02-08 2 o —«J fvxecutive Yuan’s decision.— Chinese Central New Chinese Minister To Mexico Chungking, February 5. Dr. S. H. Tan, the Chinese Minister to Mexico, was appointed Minister to Brazil by the Executive Yuan in a regular meetnig yetserday, succeeding Dr. Samuel Young who had been recalled. Dr.—o, —«J fvxecutive Yuan’s decision.—Chinese Central - 70 words
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901 1941-02-08 2 HOW BENGHAZI WAS CAPTURED Enemy Out-Manoeuvred And Demoralised Cairo, Feb. 7. OAPJD manoeuvring by the British imperial Army forced the Italian Command to abandon its intention of defending Benghazi and to surrender the town yesterday. This information is given in today’s British communique. It says:—Reuter. - 901 words
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63 1941-02-08 2 ’•—Reuter. Hongkong, Feb 1 Prudent itoooe.vedt’s f>nvoy to Ouna, Mr.. Laughlin rie, who arrived here yesterday from ManiU n route to Chungking, d, v cribed relations the States and China as extremely satisfactory and expressed optimism r.v garding the outcome ,»of his visit Mr. Currie will’•—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article138 1941-02-08 2 —Reuter. By R.A.F. At Bi Hilogne London, Feb. 7. British bornoers, which attacked the Channel ports last night, were obliged to fight also against heavy clouds. The RAF were only able to drop bombs when the prevailing clouds parted or occasionally by diving through tb« clouds when—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article85 1941-02-08 2 8.0. W. Fighting In Exceptionally Rafi Weather Rugby, Feb. 7 Very little news is available in London irom the Albanian front where fighting is taking, place in exceptionally bad weather. It appears that the Italian resistance is somewhat firmer, which considering the state of the weather and8.0. W. - 85 words
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Article71 1941-02-08 2 —Reuter. Question Asked In Commons London, Feb. 6. Invited to make a statement “on the outbreak of ruffianism in the International Settlement of Shanghai.” Mr. Butler said:—“While Mr. Eden has some preliminary information on the attempt at arson on the Shanghai Race Club and the bombing of—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article85 1941-02-08 2 Reuter. Sentiment Improves On News Of Fall Of Benghazi London. February 7. On the Stock Exchange the sentmenk which was early depressed on taxation uncertainties, sharply improved on news of the capture of Benghazismall losses were generally r< caii gams were recorded in several sections industrials, including textiles,Reuter. - 85 words
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108 1941-02-08 2 Moscow, Feb. 7. Messages containing congratulations and good wishes were exchanged between M. Kalinin, President of the U.SS.R. and President Roosevelt on the occasion of the American i side nt’s inauguration. The text of messages were published here today. linin cabled: “On the occasion108 words
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Advertisement58 1941-02-08 2 In offering you Wines from the YALUMBA VINEYARDS or SOUTH AUSTRALIA We are offering you Australia’s Best A glass or two of good Wine taken regularly is one of the finest tonics extant. CARTE D'OR HOCK FOUR CROWN CLARET RED SPARKLING BURGUNDY FOUR CROWN SHERRY SPARKLING HOCK ETC Sole Agents58 words
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Article518 1941-02-08 3 HOSPITALITY AND KINDNESS fF/owt a Special Correspondent in the Sudan) Sudan strikes the Indian soldier as a dry land and as a poor country compared with the fertile parts of Inv, They prefer the plains of Gedatef to the barren hills of Gebeit. As for the518 words
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144 1941-02-08 3 biliuiw Gemologist lo Perfect Design pLAIMING to be the world’s young1 est certified gemologist, Mr. H. V Sardha Ratnavira, a 20-year-old Ceylonese, is now in Singapore on his way back to Colombo after a study tour of the world. He is the first certified144 words
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127 1941-02-08 3 Tokio. j WAN has not the slightest intention forcing war upon the United Sta < declared Rear-Admiral GumP fcl Sekine, a Japanese naval commentate i n an article in the Hochi newspaper. -be United States initiative in un- !lr >g a Pacific127 words
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1940 1941-02-08 3 Glorious Epic s as told by tin (Officer of the Regiment in a broadcast from Singapore last night r pHE Gordon Highlanders are composed of the old 75th or Stirlingshire Regiment and the 92nd Highland Regiment. Tiie 75th formed the Ist Battalion and the 92nd1,940 words
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Article415 1941-02-08 3 CHi *iESE PRESS C< IMMENT Italians Poisoned By Propaganda REFERRING to the dissatisfaction and unr<*st in Italy, the “Modern Daily News” says that the Italian people, poisoned by Facists’ propar ganda. are conceited, and when they suffer reverses, feel extremely downhearted. With the influx of German troops,415 words
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Advertisement93 1941-02-08 3 B.P* S I Al Js STE RLI NG S 1 Im silver ciftM H SUGGESTIONS Bl '.Nli at create H L’ z ddight and be jjS re utility. B .A. INCORPORATED in ceylcn 3 Singapore 3 PENANG ip oh WffMf Wilf W New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TAN JONG93 words
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Miscellaneous20 1941-02-08 3 k, JTM *****1 V liS'A a Inf-41® LIGHT U P—A ND SMILE! With acknowledgments to the famous Osram Lamp advertisemant20 words
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503 1941-02-08 4 ■■ttar" Waged By S pore Police JUDGE’S COMMENTS AT ASSIZES Singapore. there was a war going on in Singapore by the Police on behalf of the public against gangs who commit armed robberies was a remark made by Mr. Justice Gordon Smith when he503 words
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Article127 1941-02-08 4 Singapore. Described as an ex-Chairman of the Singapore Drivers’ Association. Seng Ki. was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment and also recommended for banishment by Mr. J. G. Rappoport, the Third Magistrate, for being a member of an unlawful society the Singapore Chinese Overseas All-Circles Anti-Enem*127 words
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Article276 1941-02-08 4 Insurance Clerk’s Claim For Divorce Singapore. A swimming coach was cited as corespondent in a divorce petition which came before the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine in the High Court on Thursday. The petitioner, Ngo Beng Sv.ee, a clerk in an insurance company, alleged adultery on276 words
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Article146 1941-02-08 4 Inspection By Far East Coininander-in-Chief Singapore. The Commander-in-Chief. Far East. Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert BrookePopham. on Tuesday mominc inspected units of the S.S. Volunteer Force. These units went into training only on Saturday last, but their general bearing indicated that they had retained the146 words
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Article, Illustration309 1941-02-08 4 RED CROSS AND ST. JOHN FUND FROM the Malayan Patriotic Fund substantial allocations have been made to the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John Fund. The need for increased contributions to that Fund is stressed in a special appeal made by His Royal Highness309 words
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Article44 1941-02-08 4 Mr. R. J. Farrer, C.M.G., formerly President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, has assumed the duties of Proper Authority, under the Compulsory Services Ordinance, in the Man-Power Directorate, Singapore. Mr. Farrer retired from the Malayan Civil Service in June, 1931.44 words
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Article537 1941-02-08 4 India And Arabia Dragged Into Broadcasts ’Britain is always boasting of her good administration of countries like India and Arabia So far no improvement has been made at all. Look at India, for so many years under the British, there is no improvement at all.537 words
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Article947 1941-02-08 4 Licensed Houses Would Be A Farce I JNDER conditions in Malaya, licensed houses will alw ays }v U a farce, notification will not work owing to the social sti« ma and the ignorance and prejudices of the domiciled races, and medical examination which, to947 words
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Article248 1941-02-08 4 Badg<* Scheme Id Johore In view of requests by their labour forces to be allowed to contribute to the country’s war efforts, estates in South Johore are selling to their labourer» fighter badge* at 2& cents each. It is hoped that at least 100.000 ol248 words
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Advertisement220 1941-02-08 4 THE RULES OF HEALTH arc Jew and simple C wigl IRST thing in the morning—even before washing —think of Inner Cleanliness. For a clear skin, bright C^eS l^at inner sparkle which is the secret of ***O||l| loveliness, Inner Cleanliness is far more effective than any outside treatment. And Andrews Liver220 words
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501 1941-02-08 5 I ive More Cases Of Clothing For Homeless The folio wing account of the activi-1 ties of the Refugees and Air Raid Vic- j i thus Voluntary Working Party has i been contributed. j Since the last ‘write up in the paper, 1 ni501 words
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Article95 1941-02-08 5 By kind permission of Lt. Col. E. A. d* Buriatte the Band of the 3rd Bn. S.S.V.F. ip PW.V.C.) will perform the following programme. Tonight on the "Esplanade-’ from b.OO p.m. to 7.30 p.m.: March Ich Dien Williams Overture Fest Blattermann Suite Folk Songs Williams 1. March —Come95 words
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Article437 1941-02-08 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Surface mails despatched from Singapore on Dec 12 and Dec 23, were delivered in London on Feb 2 and Feb. 5, respectively. Mr. R. Roger, manager. Cumber- batch Co.. Port Swettenham, has been appointed manager of Bamkn Estate, Klang. The High Commissioner has fixed the price of rubber437 words
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Miscellaneous337 1941-02-08 5 ».<1 KMENT HS.ATIII B KVf'.BV SHOW FUI.I.V PACKKI) S«Tl® O’ 1 i-enancs MOST luxurious AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE 5 SHOWS TODAY TOMORROW At 11 a.m., 1.15, 3.30, 6.15 9.30 p.m. II or the convenience of All LADIES, the Management has HE decided to allot the 1.15 p.m. performances Today FOR LADIES C337 words
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Miscellaneous169 1941-02-08 5 Acclaimed the most spectacular Drama ever screened Truly a swell entertainment for aill MAJESTIC LAST 2 SHOW'S TODAY 3.00 8.00 P.M. The whole serial in one complete screening 6 *The Lone Ranger Rides Again’" with ROBERT LIVINGSTON, CHIEF THUNDER-CLOUD, SILVER CHIEF and DUNCAN RENALDO A Republic Serial in 15 Whirlwind169 words
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Miscellaneous470 1941-02-08 5 i ODEpNI QUEEN’S r- c T, p T LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY Four Shows Today Tomorrow f f 6[5 p M 11.30 ajn., 3.00,16.15 and 9.30 pan. suave- sinister- tender- r TERRIBLE! SIX DESPERADOES AND A GIRL WHO JOINED THEM AND ILItP IX I til THEY FINALLY FOUND SOMETHING FOR470 words
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Article20 1941-02-08 6 BIRTH On February 6th, at the Maternity Hospital, Penang to Ruth, wife of W. R. Dobbs a son.20 words
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Article473 1941-02-08 6 r l lIE British capture of Benghazi was achieved despite the difficult terrain over which the forces had to march, and in view of the indifferent fighting qualities of the Italian troops, the occupation of the whole of the Cyrenaica section of Libya is a virtual certainty.473 words
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Article504 1941-02-08 6 Comets And War r F E appearance of a comet a few nights ago has caused unusual interest in Penang, especially in view of the present tense situation. My own correspondent in Singapore reports that the comet was also seen in the southern capital the same night—a504 words
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Article1247 1941-02-08 6 HILAIRE BELLOC - I By HILAIRE BELLOC writing in the London Sunday Times VI /'E are all clear by this time on the central point of any military business, which central point is a knowledge of the enemy’s mind. In proportion as we are right on that we are on1,247 words
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Advertisement125 1941-02-08 6 SPECIAL, We are now making our own sausages in which only the finest ingredients are used. Pork §suSa£eS PER £1 lb seef Sausages PER 45b lb Just try a lb. with your next order, you will appreciate them. FOR COLD STORAGE ASK FOR NEW COLD STORAGE PRICE LIST OUT TO-DAY.125 words
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Advertisement36 1941-02-08 6 "BULLFINCH” BUTTER The Brand well-known throushoot the whole of Malaya for itr Excellence and Parity. wn» THE BUTTER FOR EVERYBODY Obtainable at all the Leading Provision Stores Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd PENANG, V.VAV.V.V.W 136 words
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Miscellaneous122 1941-02-08 6 Around The Town MAJESTIC CINEMA: "The Lone Ranger Rides Again.” 3 and Bpm. REX CINEMA: "The Thief Of Bagdad.” 11 a.m., 1.15, 3.30, 6.15 9.30 p.m QUEEN’S CINEMA: “A Date With Destiny” with Basil Rathbone, Ellen Drew and John Howard. 11 a.m., 6 15 and 9 30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA:122 words
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766 1941-02-08 7 H.E.’S USE OF OFFICIAL VOTE ON WAR TAXATION ISSUE IN COUNCIL A” v "*ls Kuala Lumpur. BREACH of faith on the part of His Excellency the High Commissioner in making use of official votes to secure the second reading of the War Taxation Bill (more766 words
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85 1941-02-08 7 With increasing membership the women’s section of the S.J.A.B. is beginning to take a more prominent part in the local passive defence schemes. A St. John Ambulance Nursing Division (No. 2) has now been formed, and the first meeting will be held at its85 words
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296 1941-02-08 7 Mr. Chong Foong Chin and Miss Ng Gnat Inn Mr. Chong Foong Chin, formei North and Colony hockey player, Penang representative in the ‘Malaya” Cup al toccer and rugger, will be married on Mai ch 10 at Penang to Miss Ng Guat Inn. Mr. Chong296 words
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Article70 1941-02-08 7 A trolley bus and a Singapore Cold Storage van were involved in a collision at Ayer I tarn Road near the junction of Green Lane at about 9.30 this morning. No one was injured as a result of the accident. Both the vehicles were slightly70 words
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379 1941-02-08 7 Large Number Volunteer As Wardens 2poh. rhe greatest interest was shown by Chinese miners in Air Raid Precaution services on mines when a second public meetng was held at the Perak Chinese Chamber of Mines yesterday. Over 300 miners attended the meeting which379 words
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Article313 1941-02-08 7 Goal For Attempt To Cheat Sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment was passed by the First Magistrate, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the Distiict Court yesterday on Chew Poh Soon, who was convicted on his plea of guilty to a charge of attempting to cheat Tan313 words
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Article129 1941-02-08 7 Thirteen Chinese, including a number of riesha pullers, pleaded guilty before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the First Magistrate, in the District Court yesterday, to a charge of gaming in a common gaming house at 94, Dato Kramat Road, on Feb. 6 at 11 45 pan.129 words
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Article84 1941-02-08 7 SOCIAL EVENING AT St NGEI TAWAK ESTATE CUB A CHEQUE FOR $260 TO THE PENANG SPITFIRE FUND HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE SUNGEI TAVVAR ESTATE CLUB, AS A RESULT OF A SOU LAL EVENING HELD THERE ON JANUARY 23. IT HAD ALMOST84 words
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126 1941-02-08 7 The A.R.P. demonstrations to the public were extremely well attended yesterday at all centres. At St. Xavier’s Branch School at Pulau Tikus over 50 amahs were trained in the use of the stirrup pump and other equipment. The Moh Ghee Chinese School also drew a very126 words
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105 1941-02-08 7 An important reminder to persons travelling from Malaya to countries outside the British Empire is given in an advertisement appearing on page 10 of this issue. It relates to the necessity of obtaining censorship permits (unless exemption is expressly obtained) for “any< article whatsoever which records105 words
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303 1941-02-08 7 lindeterred By Barbarous Bombing of heroic work done by Londoners despite barbarK ous bombing of non-military objective» by Nazi airmen were told to a “Pinang Gazette’’ reporter by a group of thirtyeight Chinese seamen, comprising stewards, stokers, firemen and sailors, who were in Penang yesterday303 words
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Article142 1941-02-08 7 A big Chinese festival falls on Monday, which is a public holiday. Chinese will celebrate "Chap Goh Meh,” fifteenth and last night of the Lunar New Year period of rejoicing. “Chap Goh Meh” as it should be belongs now to the "good old days." The girls142 words
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Article276 1941-02-08 7 Restriction Buies In Kedah Alor Star. Instructions regulating the entry of European women and children into Kedah have been gazetted. Unless in possession of an exit permit valid for Malaya (issued by the United Kingdom authorities), or (if travelling to Malaya, from elsewhere) the written or telegraphio276 words
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Article31 1941-02-08 7 Mr. L. Natarajan of the High Court Penang will give a talk in Tamil on. “The war as I see it” this evening at. 6.40 from Station Z.HJ.31 words
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Advertisement88 1941-02-08 7 Au T- A 0? INFANTS OINVAU>; S s I \V\‘l kl I “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN” Let vour Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to Health and Happiness on COW GATE From all over the world they come—a growing army svved from sickness and disease—fomefimes saved bom88 words
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Article86 1941-02-08 8 The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin, 016 outputs of its companies for the full month <rf January 1941. K.AMPONG KAMUNTING TIN (KARANGAN) Hours run sgB cubic yards treated 132 C(W Total piculs Nett value $44,477 thabawleik tin Hours run El tr tCI ,8 Kclt FUNGAH TIN No86 words
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Article454 1941-02-08 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at 4 p.m. 7th February, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Affipat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 6/3 6/7* £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6c 5/0 Ayer Hitam 19/9 20/6 $1 Ayer Weng 0.85 0.87* £1 Bangrin Tin 14/0 15/0454 words
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Article240 1941-02-08 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1 15 1.20 Alor Gajah 082* 0.87* Amal. Malay 1.70 1.75 ex Ayer Hitam 0.90 100 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 105 1.10 Bassett 0 39 0.42 Batu Lintang 1.02* 1.05 ex Bedford 0.87$ 0.92$ Benta 0.97 1 02 Bored;, 135 1.45 Broga 0.58240 words
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Article338 1941-02-08 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N.Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.90 1.95 2 Alex. Brick 74% Pref. 2.12* 2.17$ 5 B. M. T. 7.75 8.00 £5 Chartered Bank £Bs £B I £1 Con. T. 9 Ord 16/9 17/0 £1 Con T. S. 7% Pref.338 words
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Article110 1941-02-08 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Austral Amalgamated 3d. div A lid. Bonus (total 4sd. p. share Austral Malay (9d. div. 9d. bonus (total of l/6d. Berjuntai 20% 3rd inst. 3-12.2.41 12 2 41 K- Kamunting 3d. div Is. Cd. bonus (total of l/6d. 4.2.41 14 241110 words
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Article478 1941-02-08 8 Excess Of Exports Over Imports Lausanne. For the first time since 1925. the Swiss trade balance showed, during the month of July last, a small trade profit of 2 million Swiss francs. In the month of August, this excess of exports over imports mounted to the high478 words
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Article13 1941-02-08 8 The output for the month of January, v-as 900 piculs.13 words
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Article20 1941-02-08 8 Outputs for the month of January:— lbs. Alor Pongsu Amalgamated *****5 Bedong (Malaya) Rubber ***** Temerloh Rubber *****20 words
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Article14 1941-02-08 8 The output of Rambun Mines, Tanjong Rainbutan, for January was 350 piculs.14 words
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Article16 1941-02-08 8 Foreign imports of tin ore during January. 1941, totalled 4.694 tons.16 words
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Article28 1941-02-08 8 Ocean shipments of rubber including latex, concentrated latex and revertex being final shipment on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during January, 1941, totalled 64,638 long tons.28 words
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Article25 1941-02-08 8 Tile output of Kinta Kellas Tin during the month of January was as follows: output 447.71 piculs, hours run 573, yardage 117,100.25 words
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Article20 1941-02-08 8 Outputs for the month of January 1941. Henrietta Rubber Estate 163,400 lbs. Sungei Matang Rubber Estate 50.000 lbs.20 words
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Article22 1941-02-08 8 January tin ore outputs are as follows: piculs No. 2 Dredge 457.90 No. 3 Dredge 100.77 Gombak Dredge 513.54 1072.2122 words
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Article894 1941-02-08 8 Different Typ es In USC Today RESULTS OF LABORATORY TESTS London. In an interesting paper read recently tc the Institution of Automobile Engineers, Mr. M. Melbuish described the different types of bearing alloys in use today, and compared the advantages of each type. The author classified894 words
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Article128 1941-02-08 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £256 5 0 £256 10 “Forward” £257. 15. 0 £258 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” $132.25 50 Business done 75 tons PENANG: “Spot” $132 25 133 s RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot" 12 7|l6d “Forward” 12 7Jl6d 12 7 1 16 d Tone Idle SINGAPORE: “Spot”128 words
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Advertisement162 1941-02-08 8 BAN K S !VkV» a a -V«V«V»V Safe Deposit Boxes \To meet the demaud of clients /we take pleasure /in announcing r that we have installed additional NEW SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES for the safe keeping of valuables etc. FULL PARTICULARS WILL BE SUPPLIED UPON APPLICATION TO:— Oversea-Chinese Banking Corpn., Ltd.,162 words
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78 1941-02-08 9 JOHORE GOVERNMENT ESTATE MALAY SCHOOLS Until the policy of providing Malay schools in all the kampongs has been carried out, the Johore Government cannot make grants for the support of estate schools teaching the language. A letter to this effect has been received by the Johore Planters’ Association from the78 words
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75 1941-02-08 9 At a recent meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association the chairman pointed out that the rubber planting industry had not been included as an essential service under the Emergency Regulations. He further stated that this matter was being discussed at the next meet- ing75 words
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Article938 1941-02-08 9 JAMES AGATE - The Dramtitic H'orld BY JAMES AGATE Vawdeville, ”AB'& Well That Ends Well.” By Shakespeare. How, in Heaven’s name, did this detestable play come to be so widely read that even one line of it should acquire the status of a household word? Yet ‘‘bright particular stai”938 words
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Article118 1941-02-08 9 With deaths from the disease continuing to increase, the Welfare Ministry is expected shortly to launch a determined and large scale campaign against tuberculosis in Japan. It is estimated that nearly 5,000,000 yen will be spent this year in fighting the White Plague, from which no118 words
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Article237 1941-02-08 9 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1941. Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time of Letters Postcards Posting per <?z. each Ordinary Regn. AIR MAILS Sat Bth insrt. Great Britain via Durban .55 g a.m. 7.30 a.m. India, Africa. Egypt Burma By 8.0.A.C. .55 .30 Bangkok so .30 U.S.A. via Durban .60 .30237 words
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Article933 1941-02-08 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR SEPTUAGESIMA 7.15 a.m Mattins Litany 8 OO a,m, Holy Communion, 9.15 am. Mattins and Address (Tamil) I 10.30 a.m. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 4.15 p.m. Sunday School in the Parsonage. 6.'«0 p.m. Evensong and Sermon Psalm 147. Hymns 83. 533, 489. 167 MONDAY 7.00933 words
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Miscellaneous706 1941-02-08 9 RADIO TODAY B. B. C. M. 6.05 News bulletin. 20 Questions of the Hour. 35 Canadian Regimental concert. 7os French bulletin. -35 Quiz for the Forces from the Beaver Club. London. 305 World Affairs: talk by Wickham Steed. 320 News bulletin. p M. 6.15 Programme announcements. f, 20 News bulletin.706 words
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Miscellaneous400 1941-02-08 9 j SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English B. B. C. (Local Time) 8.20 am. Transmission 6 11.20 am. Transmission 1 1.50 p.m. 6.20 pm. Transmission 2 8.20 pm 10.20 pm. Transmission 3 11.20 p.m. Transmission 4 1.20 a.m. 4.50 am. BOMBAY VUB2 9.55 mc/s (31.4 m.) 11.10 pm. VUB2 4.88400 words
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415 1941-02-08 10 Trend Towards Collaboration In Vichy? New York, Feb. 7 M. Laval’s terms to Marshal Petain are understood to he tantamount to an ultimatum, it is understood in Berlin, according to the New York Times correspondent. If accepted, they would make M. Laval.—Reuter - 415 words
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749 1941-02-08 10 CAPTURE OF BENGHAZI ANNOUNCED Victorious Troops Cover 150 Miles In A W 7 eek London, Feb. 7 It is officially stated that Benghazi is in British hands. By the capture of Benghazi, former headquarters of Genera! Graziani, naval base, air base and capital..—Reuter. - 749 words
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Article76 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter. Lease And Lend Bill Before House Washington. February 7. The House voted by 111 votes to 74 against a proposal by Representative Mundt to write into the Lease and Lend Bill an admonition to the President against the convoying of American vessels to belligerent ports. However,—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article127 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter. What The Queen Told A Portsmouth Vi oman London, February 7. The Queen told a Portsmouth woman today of her confidence in British victory. “Are we going to win. Your Majesty?” shouted the woman as the King and Queen walked through crowds in one—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article71 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter. New Chairman Of Reuter's London. Fbruary 7. Mr. Samuel Storey, M P.. who has been appointed Chairman of Reuter’s has been Conservative member for Sunderlands since 1931 He is Chairman and Managing Director of the Portsmouth and Sunderland Newspapers Limited and is a former chairman of.'.—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article47 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter. Ma> Return To London Before Leaving For U.S. Jerusalem, February 7. Colonel William Donovan roving U.S emissary, who arrived here yesterday and had .an interview with Sir Harold Mac Michael, High Commissioner stated he might return to London before leaving for the United States.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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461 1941-02-08 10 Returning To Chungking After 10,000 Miles’ Tour Hongkong, Feb. 5 Markedly sun-burnt, General Wu Te-chen, Minister for Overseas Affairs, returned to Hongkong yesterday from Burma after his goodwill tour to the South Seas countries. General Wu is proceeding to Chungking in aciieiny anu neignten tneir determination to resist to the last.—Chinese Central News, - 461 words
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266 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter Many Bursts And Fires In Docks London, Feb. 7 Heavy attacks on the invasior ports in Occupied France wer t made by the R.A.F. last night despite bad weather. Today’s Air Ministry communique states that many bursts were observed in the dock areas—Reuter - 266 words
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Article55 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter. Departure For Florida With Wife Havana February 7 Colonel Angel Gonzalez, Chief of the Cuban Navy Staff, who was dismissed and placed under detention by President Batista on Tuesday on the ground that he had taken part in seditious activities, left here last night will—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article60 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter To Fulfil More T hau Ambassador’s Role New York February <■ The suggestion that the new Ambassador, Mr. Winant, is destined to fulfL more than an Ambassador’ conventional role is made by tire “New York Herat. Tribune" which, approving his selection, finds it, like that of Lord—Reuter - 60 words
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Article33 1941-02-08 10 —Reuter. Zurich, Feb. 7. According to a statement issued by the Italian Chamber of Commerce here, Italy has closed the Italo-Swiss frontier for goods and passengers. No reason is given.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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206 1941-02-08 10 Prince Voravan To Be Appointed First Thai Ambassador Tokyo, Feb. 7 Mr. Matsuoka, Foreign Minister, will preside over the opening meet ing of the peace conference between Thailand and Indo-thina this afternoon at the Japanese Prime Minister’s official resiuence. It is expected Japan will—Reuter. - 206 words
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Article22 1941-02-08 10 Reuter. Athens, February 7. Today’s communique from Greek G.H.Q. merely reports “restricted activity by our patrols and artillery."—Reuter. - 22 words
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Advertisement58 1941-02-08 10 the ben line FAR FAST SERVICE FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO.. Telephone No. 644. 64a PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE u < k (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight. Passage, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.,58 words
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Article893 1941-02-08 11 acceptances for today Race 1: Horses Class 1 Div. 4 —6 Furs.—2.3o p.m. .11 HENGIST 6y 900 “Bulan Stable'’ Bowden C 4 0 YULE CALL 5y 8.12 Mr. Alan Loke Major Fox HONEY MOON (late HeJianthe H) 4y 8.10 Mr, M Van Breukelen Owner THE NEEDLES 4y893 words
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Article105 1941-02-08 11 Lit. (I Xi Beat Rangers Combine Win over J* scored a comfortable Kamnc.nc Rogers Combine on the Peter V a,lru Ground yesterday. sinr.-E*' scored two goals tor the p beat I rade School 3 Goals To Nil IJ) z Victor,.. p adly soccer match on the Cereal in ,r105 words
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Article71 1941-02-08 11 O.X.A. vs Krian Indians On the Esplanade on Sunday a“ 5.15 p.m. 0.X.A.: Heng Thuan; Cheng Hoe, Teik Siew; Sinn Huat, Ghim Huat, C. Danker. G. Panicker, G. Reutens, Boh Eye, Phui San. Georgie Lymn. Krian Indians: P. Krishnasamy; C. Samikannu, A. Samikannu; Puran Singh, Abdullah, V. Kanniah; D.71 words
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61 1941-02-08 11 The following Wardens were successful in qualifying for the Straits Settlement Efficiency Badge at the Examination held on January 30. Mohd. Abbas b. Abideen, J- L. Singham. Tham Ah Kow, Hashim b. Az z. Lum The am Fatt, Omar b. Mohammed. P. Sinniah, Chuah Hun Keat,61 words
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Article164 1941-02-08 11 -EUROtt” "EPSOM JEEP" I THE K np,,r SPOT 't" b >I»l> Singapore r vr Kentucky Kentucky Vule Call STNeedlnr The Needles KALE 1 Hengist Ganderdown The Needles Kentucky Kentucky Jubilee Son Swelter Temple Temple Swelter Le Touauet RACE 2 T mple le Touauet Le Touquet Swelter164 words
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Article132 1941-02-08 11 Entries For The 1941 Competition The following are the entries for the Penang Football Association League: Ist DIVISION Chinese Recreation Club, Penang Fortress F.A., Penang Municipal R.C., Penang Chinese F.A., Indian Recreation Club, Marine Dept. Sports Club. Sepoy Lines R.C., Muslim Recreation Cluo, Customs Athletic Club, Police132 words
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Article371 1941-02-08 11 Charity Gala To Be Held Tomorrow Ipoh. The Kinta Swimming Club will hold a “Chap Ngoh Meh 1 Gala tomorrow evening for the joint benefit of the Perak Patriotic and the China Distress Relief Funds. The evening’s programme will include exhibitions in diving and competitive swimming between371 words
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Article54 1941-02-08 11 Final To Be Played On Wednesday Alor Star The final of the Football Knock-out Competition for the Regent’s Cup, between the Alor Star Merrilads (last year’s League Champions) and the Kedah State Police Football Club—the Cup holders—has been fixed to be played on Wednesday, Feb. 19, on54 words
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173 1941-02-08 11 Powerful New Fighter Will Reinforce Britain’s Front Singapore. Lord Beaverbrook. Minister for Aircraft Production, has sent the following message to the Singapore Turf Club: “I am imanensely grateful for the magnificent gift you have sent jne for the purchase of Tornado aircraft. By173 words
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184 1941-02-08 11 After having the better of the exchanges m the first half, H.M.S. “Nameless” were defeated by the Navy Office at hockey on the Hutchings Schoo! ground last evening by 2 goals to 1. No goals were scored in the first half and five minutes after184 words
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Advertisement135 1941-02-08 11 «'I E. O. Hotel GRAND VARIETY SHOW IN AID OF THE Lord Mayor's Fund for Air Raid Victims ON SUNDAY THE 23rd, OF FEBRUARY, 1941 AT 9 P.M. SHARP Under the distinguished patronage of The Hon. Resident Councillor Mrs. Goodman, The Naval Officer-in-Charge, Penang (Capt. J. G. Fraser, 0.8. E.,135 words
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366 1941-02-08 12 GOING SOFT BUT LIKELY TO IMPROVE Hobbs Expected To -Saddle Iwo Winners (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. JJEPOT was the only one of the crack class one field, to be exercised at Bukit Timah this morning, when final spirts were gpne through. The366 words
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Article26 1941-02-08 12 In a soccer match played on the Dato Kramat ground yesterday the Indians drew with the Medicos, each side scoring three goals26 words
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Article282 1941-02-08 12 Father Of Accused To Pay Compensation Kuala Kangsar. "I took the rubber coupons from an almeirah in the house.” said a 23-year-cld Malay youth, Yeop Abu Bakar bin Haji Mat Aris, when he pleaded guilty before Che Ismail, the magistrate, in the Police Court, Kuala Kangsar,282 words
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Article461 1941-02-08 12 Mr. H. R. Rix Elected President Ipoh. n-. annual general meeting of the Royal Society of St. George. Branch Perak was held at the Ipoh Club on Thursday. February 6. The Committee's Report Statement o' Accounts for the year ending December 31, l'-40 was presented and461 words
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Article57 1941-02-08 12 Representations To General Wu Te-chen Ipoh. As a result of representations made by the local Chinese community to General H u Te-chen, Minister of Overseas Affairs in the Chinese National Government, when he was in Ipoh, a separate Chinese Consulate for the State of Perak may57 words
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Article165 1941-02-08 12 Report For Month Of January Ipoh. The Perak Flying Club report for the month of January, 1941, states: The Statistics of flying times for the month are as follows; Hrs Mins. Instructional 90 10 Solo 62 Oo Member's Flights 22 25 Cross Country' 41 00 Tests 05165 words
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Article210 1941-02-08 12 False Evidence Over Salary Alagu Malai, a Pen mg municipal coolie who appeared in the Second Magistrate's Court before Mr. A. W. Bellamy, on judgment debtoi summons, was asked to show cause why he should not be dealt with summarily for contempt of Court, having210 words
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Article156 1941-02-08 12 Pai it Buntar. There was a very large and representative gathering present at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. K. Chinnthamby at Bagan Serai Selama Road on Monday morning on the occasion of the mar viage of their daughter Miss Sirkuna Devi Ammal to Mr.156 words
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Article101 1941-02-08 12 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,480,211.75. made up of Penang $950,840.30 ($76,475.42 being Kedah contributions) and Perak $529,371.45. There were no donations to the Penang collection yesterday. PERAK Only two donations were received for the War Fund in Perak yesterday and these101 words
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257 1941-02-08 12 Members of the public are reminded that it is an offence against the Defence Regulations to send or take out of Malaya, except direct to any part of His .Majesty’s Dominions, British Protectorates or Mandated Territories, any article whatsoever which records information by either words, signs257 words
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Advertisement75 1941-02-08 12 1 .1,, .MR BANK HOLIDAY The Exchange Banks will be closed on Monday, ICth lebriiary. 1941, which has been proclaimed a Bank Holiday. (THAIPUSAM) I —ll—*» LOTUS B*Nt> *r all Eye TROUBLES! ever* Qatar**» Sure, World-wide reputed and tested, all Chemists. Literature free. Beware imitation, —insist on SELLERS. JDOON pharmacy;75 words
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Advertisement206 1941-02-08 12 The Bankruptcy Ordinance (Chapter 45) In the High Court of the Straits Settlement» SETTLEMENT OF PENANG Wage-earner’s Administration Order IN BANKRUPTCY No. 153 of 1937. RE Shariff bin Hanafti. Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of January 1941, the Court approved a Composition of 40% offered by206 words
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Advertisement560 1941-02-08 12 Heac. Office» 216 Penang Ro&h p Phone 147 J i. 1478 Penaox Telegrams GaX* p ext 3 Penang. Races of Sutacnpt’on for Pman. r and Sunday o a? S PINANG GAZE Ulf S S.& Delivery Fm q Monthly $2 50 tann Forel W Quarterly 7.50 t'A ‘<oo Half-Yearly 15.00 12560 words
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