Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 February 1941
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1941-02-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Vo!. XCIX. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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227 1941-02-19 1 New Threat From North ANCE TROOPG 40 MILES FROM PORT Khartoum, Feb. 19. ■'THE battle for Keren, ita ly*s stronghold on Ma s1 sawa, chief Eritrean port, is expected to enter a new phase shortly. A British column advancing from the north is steadily”—Reuter. - 227 words
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64 1941-02-19 1 Reuter. Nairobi, Feb. 19. T e South African Air Force in East Africa has received the following telegram of congratulations from Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore, Commander-in-Chief, R.A.F., Middle East: ‘Best congratulations to the South African Air Force on the splendid contribution to theReuter. - 64 words
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56 1941-02-19 1 —Reuter. Istanbul, Feb 19. '<■ is learned from Ankara that shoit(y before signature of the TurkishBulgarian declaration of noji-aggres-uion, the Turkish Foreign Minister, M. Sar ijoglu, received the British Ambassador. Sir Hughe Knatchbull Hugessen and tiie Greek Ambassador, M. Raphael, uid had a long,—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article, Illustration422 1941-02-19 1 —Reuter. Navy’s Part In British Success London, Feb- 19. a T>V ITH the assistance of Ameri can mercantile shipbuilding, I see no reason to expect anything but that we shall win through and the figures of shipping losses fcr the last nine weeks are encouraging,”’—Reuter. - 422 words
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76 1941-02-19 1 ed the people of the southern provinces of Thailand.—Reuter. Bangkok, Feb. 19. Thai Government issued a communique yesterday declaring that there was no truth whatever in rumours that British warships are patrolling Thai territorial waters off Songkhla and that British troops are massing oned ' the people of the southern provinces of Thailand.—Reuter. - 76 words
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138 1941-02-19 1 PLAIN HINT TO JAPAN Washington, Feb. 19.. r VHE United States is far more interested in the needs of other nations than in the statements some of their spokesmen may make.” —Reuter. This was the reply of Mr. Welles, Assistant Secretary of State,—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article86 1941-02-19 1 .—Reuter. For Second World War” Washington, Feb. 19 Opponents of the Lease and Lend Bill held the floor of the Senate throughout the day. Senator Venderbrig, though emphasising his per~ r sonal support of aid for Britain, declare-! that White House had become “G.H.Q for the second.—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article30 1941-02-19 1 Renter Washington, Feb. 19 Tlie United States and New Zealand have decided to exchange diplomatic representatives Mr. Sumner Welles announces at a press conference todayRenter - 30 words
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Article63 1941-02-19 1 >. —Reuter. Rome, Feb. 19. 4 EROPLANES which have flown over the Italian stronghold at Giarahuh oasis in the Libyan desert report that it is now completely surrounded by British forces, says a Tripoli dispatch to the official Italian News Agency. The message adds that the>.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article, Illustration30 1941-02-19 1 This stalwart fellow (complete with spade) a typical specimen of the Australian Imperial Force which arrived at the Singapore Naval Base this morning for service in Malaya30 words
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146 1941-02-19 1 Reuter. Sofia, Feb. 19. "h e Turkish-Bulgarian Agreement appears to have given general satisfaction in Sofia where it is held to set the seal on the 25 years -dendship between the two countries. Official Bulgarian circles are pleased because it supports theReuter. - 146 words
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Article38 1941-02-19 1 —Reuter Lisbon, Feb. 19. It is now known that the number of deaths resulting from the cyclone exceed one hundred. Three hundred fishing vessels were destroyed in the Port of Sesimbra alone. —Reuter.—Reuter - 38 words
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Article55 1941-02-19 1 ,—Reuter. London, Feb. 19. Single German aircraft dropped bombs in East Anglia and at few places in South and South-East England during daylight today, according to an Air Ministry communique. These generally did little harm but at two places, some damage and casualties were caused. British fighters,—Reuter. - 55 words
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Advertisement9 1941-02-19 1 "4USSIES" ARRI VE TO REINFORCE MALAYA (.SEE PAGE 7)9 words
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183 1941-02-19 2 RED BALL GOES UP, SAYS CHUNGKING PAPER Chungking. Feb. 18. red ball in the Southern Pacific —the red baii goes up in Chungking as 'preliminary air raid alarm—is the title of a leading article tr. today’s official Chinese newspaper, the 'Central—Beider. - 183 words
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Article237 1941-02-19 2 —Chinese Central News. Tribute By BurnieM? Journalist Chungking, February 12 “In m. opinion. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek who obviously commands the confidence of his countrymen for his integrity and high qualities, is worthy of the trust which his countrymen imposed •on him,” said Mr. Üba Glay,—Chinese Central News. - 237 words
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73 1941-02-19 2 Heroically for h;s country. —Chinese Central News. Regiment Killed OFFICES UNDER Fancheng, Feb. 14. Military quarters confirmed the death of Japanese regiment commander Yokoyama who was killed during a fierce fighting in Yunan towatd the end of last month. It may be recalled that theHeroically for h;s country.—Chinese Central News. - 73 words
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Article66 1941-02-19 2 .—Reuter Appointed By japan To U.S. Germany Tokyo, Feb. 18. The Japanese Foreign Office has appointed two Ministers at large, one to the United States ana the other to Germany. Mr. Kanama Wakasugi, former ConsulCentral at Nev. York, is Minister at large in the United States Mr.—Reuter - 66 words
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Article76 1941-02-19 2 .—Reuter Markets Dull And Prices Lower Lcinuon. February 18 On the Stock Exchange dullness persisted. Gilt-Edged recovered from trly losses and Kaffirs were firmly held and occasionally higher Other sections were g neral Ij' heavy. Industrials were dull and textiles, breweries, .steels, stores and tobaccos were all lower.—Reuter - 76 words
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189 1941-02-19 2 London, Feb iB. 'T'HE Government’s intention to parry tfu danger of inflation was again emphasised i<n Parliament today Sir Patrick Hannon, who is a prominent company director, asked whether the Premier had considered a letter from the President of the Association of British Chambers of189 words
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Article105 1941-02-19 2 Reuter Growisig Support In I .S. For Democracies Ottawa. February 18. Rapid crystalization of opinions in the United States in favoui of actively assisting democratic countries in their struggle against aggression has been the most important event in the present year," so declared the Prime' Reuter - 105 words
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Article315 1941-02-19 2 Pact With Bulgaria Merely To Ensure Balkan Unity London. Feb. 18. yHE following comment on the Tureo Bulgarian agreement was made in authoritative quarters in lamdon today: To put the Bulgarian-Turkish declaration in its right penqiective one -houid recall the fact that Turkey originally instituted negotiationsi— Reuter. - 315 words
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Article78 1941-02-19 2 BOW 1,502 Civilians Killed And 2,012 Injured London, February 18 (>ne thousand five hundred and two civilians were killed in air raids in January, according to official figures issued today. The injured numbered 2,012. Announcing this the Ministry of Home Security adds that the killed includedBOW - 78 words
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Article60 1941-02-19 2 .—Reuter. Cairo. February 17. Th? shortest communique since General Waveil s army captured Mersa Matruh was issued at G.H.Q. today. Tlie communique states that as a result of Abyssinian patriot activities, the Italians have evacuated Dangela and other important posts in the Gojjani area. On.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article165 1941-02-19 2 —Reuter. In Memory Of Amy Johnson London, Feb. 18 Au appeal iras been launched for founding a woman's scholarship in aviation to commemorate Amy Johnson, the lone girl pilot whose flights helped to establish the Dominion air routes. The appeal is sponsored by Lady Astor. Miss Pauline—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article48 1941-02-19 2 —BOW Rugby, Feb. 18. oir Charles Innes, formerly Commerce Member of the Governor-General of Inaia’s Council ana later Governor of Burma. l» examining problems of industrial reconstruction after the war at the request of the President of the Board of Tr ide B O W—BOW - 48 words
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177 1941-02-19 2 IN EXPECTATION Of RAF SPRING OFFENSIVE I—Reuter 1 —Reuter London, Feb. 18. EBMANY is being prepared for “massive bombardments’ in the expected big scale British air offensive in the spring, the Independent French Agency correspondent on tlie German frontier reports. A wave ofI—Reuter1—Reuter - 177 words
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665 1941-02-19 2 'Britain Getting All The Food, Energy Health Which She Needs’ London, Eeb A Keviewing Britain’s i rod situation in the House of Lord\ day Lord lEooiton, Food Minister, said that Britain would have to be ready for much greater restrictions than had yet been exfenem cd. but said that though—Reuter. - 665 words
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Article55 1941-02-19 2 —Reuter Berlin. Feb. 18 iliMlliAl DARLAN, who holds three key Ministries tn the Vichy Government and is expected to succeed Marshal Petain, left Vichy today for Paris, says the German official mews agency. Od Monday evening he had a long talk with Marshal Petain and—Reuter - 55 words
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Article358 1941-02-19 2 rhich the Chinese ,—Chinese Central Heaw l.os- In Mi-ia And Equipnivnt Chungking, February 'l. “If, given a flat terrain of 200 by 300 kilometers .and 100.000 troops including cavalry and mechanized units ind two weeks’ time, the Japanese could not do much in their recentrhich the Chinese ,—Chinese Central - 358 words
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Article34 1941-02-19 2 —Reuter. Rugby, February 1“ The Prime Minister had ar at o f the King at Buckingham day. Another visitor receiv<xi Majesty was Mr. Malcolm recently appointed High in Canada. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article297 1941-02-19 3 Underwriter* 1 To Go To The Lords «HIJONS of ismuuLs are stated to M be involvfd la the result of an in <-ase which UoydS uuSTr ters are to take to the House «oneemuig German ships «uriroes venM lost by enemy otiose earL,’” Bench Court had297 words
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Article295 1941-02-19 3 \<u Mill Producing Three J on.-* A Day Aftei a long period of preparation, the Lunchang Paper Mill has started production in its $20,000,000 plant in the vicinity of Chungking It is producing three tons of newsprint and book printing paper a day from its single295 words
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Article563 1941-02-19 3 1.500 Books Banned pERSECUTIO.N of the Czechs was intensified after the establishment recently of the customs and monetary union between the Reich and the Protect'd ate of Bohemia and Moravia. Nearly 4i)o Catholic priests have been arrested. The arrests of Czech officials have been so563 words
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Article320 1941-02-19 3 Peruvian X ariety Introduced The malaria-affected district of Lcfwing on the Yunnan-Burma border promises to become a land of cherry blossoms following the establishment of an agricultural experiment station there. Partially' responsible for this miraculous change is Dr. Frank Dickinson. Canadian professor of agriculture of West320 words
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1843 1941-02-19 3 Free Nations Have Always Known Her Mettle NATIONS, like individuals, feel the stronger for the approbation of others in time of trial. It confirms their belief in their cause and in themselves. The moral support that comes from a sense of unitv, if1,843 words
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Advertisement30 1941-02-19 3 Tells Long After The Price- Is Forgotten. j tea sets SALVERS ki <1 I tr*- r.' f ’\Y t f SILVER It& AND P. H. HENDRY, K LUMPUR. PENANG SINGAPORE.30 words
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Advertisement52 1941-02-19 3 BRANDS f vhecct S’tsk. I I PASTES J beef chicken CHICKEN AND HAM CHICKEN AND TONGUE CHICKEN, HAM TONGUE GAME AND HAM HAM AND TONGUE PARTRIDGE TONGUE TURKEY TURKEY AND HAM TURKEY AND Made from the finest selected English Meat, Fish Poultry, They contain no preservatives of any kind. Warjjis52 words
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Miscellaneous48 1941-02-19 3 What a War i y lbert r I 2 NrtC A u u 1 1 ;W a t-l Mb. (-J WMIMI ---T I 80K Zt m />■ ih i .mN i \y Ml x u w\ Actually, sir, we do make a collapsible model it you prefer it." t48 words
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738 1941-02-19 4 Certain 'Revolutionary* Conceptions Expounded Singapore. upHE need of caring for a nation’s health just as much as I making provision of the treatment of disease, was emphasised by Dr. S. Dakshinamu rty, acting Director of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau, in a738 words
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Article214 1941-02-19 4 Modern Sanitation In Singapore Singapore. Facilities for modern sanitation for Katong and parts of Siglap, Geylang. Jalan Besar, Balestier Road and Bukit Timah Road are to be provided under the first sewerage programme of the Municipality, which has been approved. The budget provision for this programme which214 words
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Article483 1941-02-19 4 Mr. L. H. Clarke As President Again Kuala Lumpur. For the first time in the history of the Selangor Branch of the Ex-Services Asso ciation of Malaya, a Chairman was elected for the second consecutive year when the name of Mr. L. H. Clarke was the only483 words
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Article290 1941-02-19 4 SELANGOR TLRF (LI US PROPOSAL T the annual meeting of the Selangor Turf Club to be held in the Card Room of the Selangor Club at 6.30 p.m. on Feb. 28 the following resoluti on proposed by the Committee will be considered: “It is resolved290 words
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Article89 1941-02-19 4 Singapore. A proposal to form an All-Malaya Tamils’ Association on the same lines as the Central Indian Association of Malaya, was made by Mr. G Sarangapany at the seventh annual general meeting of the Tamils' Reform .Association held at Klang Road. Mr. Sarangapany suggested that a conference89 words
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Article189 1941-02-19 4 Promotion For Mr. Dara Singh DARA Singh, who was among the first batch of Taiping volunteers which left for China two years ago and probably the first Indian in Malaya to volunteer for service in China, when an appeal was made for truck drivers for189 words
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Article171 1941-02-19 4 Kuala Lumpur. Sentence of three years’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on Leong Fan. who was convicted by Mr. Justice Cussen at the Selangor Assizes of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Low Chiang on Oct. 21 last at Kerling Estate by means of a corrosive substance.171 words
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Article250 1941-02-19 4 Mr. H. V. Hodson, editor of th p Table and wellknown pMmcal in a broadcast from London said hard to believe that. j apan Woul(J Italy’s unhappy exampi r hired assassin b t necessary for Britain t. take stn rk position in the Far250 words
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Article200 1941-02-19 4 Johore Bahru. A marriage solemnized in the home of a bride according to Hindu rites and registered in a temple was accepted as legally valid by Tuan Haji Nassir, second magistrate. when he convicted Joseph John, an Indian, on a charge of enticing away Thevani,200 words
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Advertisement185 1941-02-19 4 > 20 good sized limes B approximately 10 cts. 5 large green Java or Ofl W i hL China juicy oranges I 1 lb cooking sugar •03 cte. U A '■'A/K A'* 2 heaped tablespoonfuls _,L sjtfiji JSa .0&U-'. x. r*' v ■£:t&f&f&tlaSr Of Deer Brand Pearl B Barley (Boiled185 words
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Miscellaneous56 1941-02-19 4 All in a Day's Work b Y Rick Elmes fl I- I fl I I Ano DON'T GfeTTy.T S W I f*| I MIX ELD I I FO<? TmE., I fl fl I ■■lll -?O<AL coP if IF I 1 el Colonels Ulf I T n > horse M Ik56 words
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189 1941-02-19 5 NORTH MALAYAN TOTAL 51.487.725 She "Odd Cents" Campaign I among the banks has raised $354.52 this month for the War Fund collection in Penang, the total of which stands at $952.474.22. With the Perak collection at $535,251.11, the North Malayan aggregate is $1,487,725.33.189 words
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1360 1941-02-19 5 Mrs. Tan Min dice’s Appeal At Ladies* Assn. Meeting "While our men can tight and undertake the more strenuous duties of war, we women cannot do better than help to nurse the wounded," said Mrs. Tan Min Chee, President of the1,360 words
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Article136 1941-02-19 5 Consul Urges Chinese To Serve Kuala Lumpur. “It is my earnest hope that all young and able-bodied male Chinese will join the Local Defence Corps while others do their part as air raid warden», fire-fighters and St. John Ambulance workers,” said Mr. S. H. Sih,136 words
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Advertisement124 1941-02-19 5 WHEN CHILDREN OUTGROW THEIR STRENGTH With rapidly growing children, nourishment must keep pace with growth. When it doesn’t the child gets thin, pale, weedy, with no energy or inclii.ation for food. For extra nourishment, doctors and r.urses say there is nothing better than Horlicks. It builds up flesh, bone and124 words
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Advertisement107 1941-02-19 5 TONIGHT: LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT AT THE New World I» WEDNESDAY 19th FEBRUARY, 1941 METROPOLE TALKIES Warner Bros, presents “OFF THE With Pat O’Brien and Joan Blonde!! 1 WATCH FOR! J “CAPTAIN BLOOD” Screening very soon f MALAYAN CHINESE MODERN OPERA last night TONIGHT AT 9 P.M. “HOMEWARjy* Supported by numerous107 words
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Miscellaneous170 1941-02-19 5 MAJESTIC t RTS TO I) 4 > 6.15 9.30 P.M. 4T REDUCED PRICES OF admission M A N-HATER vs. WOMAN-CHASER.. When they meet they nteit LINGER ROGERS JOEL McCREA in '‘Primrose Path* with Marjorie Rambeau HenryTravers Miles Mander RKO RADIO PICTURE -a ays the glamorous Ginger, no matter what the170 words
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Miscellaneous286 1941-02-19 5 Last 3 Shows Today UUljLil U 3-6.15-9.30 PARAMOUNT’S MIRACLE MUSICAL WITH A MILLION LAUGHS 1 r 5 H,T SONGS! LfIUGHS!G,RLS! f! 5» Aiadff’n MIRACLE i VR MUSICAL! with Grace McDonald. Robert Paige, Virginia Dale, William Frawley and others THERE IS NO QUESTION OF Wembley Cabaret BE3NG THE HOME FOR NEW286 words
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Article425 1941-02-19 6 r PHERE is, we find, to<> much tendency to exaggerate the importance of the Turco-Bulga-rian agreement. What is little more than a formal declaration of friendship has been hailed as another diplomatic victory for the Germans. If Hitler thinks that Turkey is not standing by her425 words
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Article134 1941-02-19 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA: “Primrose Path” with Ginger Rogers and Joel McCrea 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. REX CINEMA: “Charlie Chan in Panama.” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m QUEEN’S CINEMA: “Dancing on a Dime” with Grace McDonald and Robert Paige 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m ODEON CINEMA:134 words
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Article, Illustration643 1941-02-19 6 HANNEN SWAPPER INTRODUCES YOU TO DOROTHY THOMPSON, WHO EARNS £lOO,OOO A YEAR BY FIGHTING BRITAIN’S BATTLE IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER BEING THROWN OUT OF GERMAN! BY HITLER. SHE HAS AROUSED HER COUNTRY TO THE NAZI MENACE BY HER DARING SPEECH T.X the Savoy Grill, now dosed,643 words
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Article431 1941-02-19 6 U ild Rumours r IpHERE have been all sorts < f rumours about Thailand the last few days and I think it is time that such irresponsible reports are checked. ,Both Thailand an.d Britain have reaffirmed their friendship, yet the clever know-alls in town prefer to see431 words
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907 1941-02-19 7 Biggest Single Reinforcement To Be Landed accompanied by own NURSING UNIT Singapore. Today. 1 |I STORY was made in Malaya today, when thousands of Australian troops, who had been, safely transported over thousands of miles of seaway, arrived at the Singapore Naval Base. The brilliant907 words
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Article94 1941-02-19 7 Referring to the arrival of the A I F. in Malaya, the Commander-in-Chief (China), Vice-Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton, stated: “The safe arrival of these strong reinforcemnts is viewed with satisfaction It is yet another demonstration of the power given by the British Command of the enables its94 words
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Article403 1941-02-19 7 Forces Completely Equipped The Australian forces which have just arrived in Malaya are completely equipped down to the last detail. It is the custom of the A.1.F., whenever a large force goes overseas, to see that it is completely independent m so far as equipment and403 words
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Article754 1941-02-19 7 Good Progress in Goods And Passenger Transport HE method of control of road vehicles in the F.M.S. and the considerable progress made in stabilising the passenger «.nd goods transport is favourably commented upon by Mr. A. <talivvorthy, A.L.A.A., in his second annual report on the754 words
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49 1941-02-19 7 t'IKST BATCH GOING TO BRiTAIN (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) SINGAPORE, TODAY. FOURTEEN SINGAPORE TRAINED CADETS FOR THE R.A.F. COMPRISING THE FIRST BATCH TO PROCEED FOR ADVANCE TRAINING IN CANADA HAVE ALL GOT THEIR WINGS AND WILL SOON PROCEED TO ENGLAND. IT IS ANNOUNCED.49 words
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Article39 1941-02-19 7 The usual monthly tiffin will be held at the Y.W.CA Rest Room, Weld Quay at 1.15 p.m. torr.orrow, February 20th. The following will be the menu: Mutton Stew and Rice. Bannana and Apricot Fltto. Cheese and Biscuits.39 words
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Article83 1941-02-19 7 Arrival <lf Aussi.es The Goveriaor will broadcast from Singapore at 7.10 o’clock this evening, on the arrival of the Australian Imperial Force in MalayaThe Commander of the Force, Major-General H. G. Bennett, will akso broadcast. In rhe same programme there will be an eye-witness account of83 words
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Article441 1941-02-19 7 Tremendous Farewell By Relatives And Friends Strong emphasis is placed on the part i which Australia is playing in the de-1 fence of the Empire by the announce- ment that a large force of Australian troops has been landed at Singapore. These troops were drawn from441 words
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Advertisement194 1941-02-19 7 Gents Weor GET FROM EASTERN! BAZAAR Shirts for Office wear. Sports Shirts, Singlets, Under Pants, Pyjamas, Stockings, Socks and Ties. QUALITY IT BRINGS CUSTOMERS BACH AGAIN AND AGAIN To EASTERN BAZAAR 8, BISHOF STREET, Phone PENANG P. O. Box 1896 Sl6 F." e TBUFOOD BABIES F become sturdy children OX.194 words
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Article58 1941-02-19 8 Crop returns for January’ Ayer Kunmg <F. M. S.) lbs. Rubber 106,600 Badek Rubber Estate) 22,700 Bradwail (F. M S.) Rubber 55,000 Chersonese (F. M. S.) Estate- 77,000 Dennistown Rubber (Dennistown Estate) 51,700 Highlands and Lowlands Para Rubber 197.000 Klabang Rubber 131,700 Krian Rubber Plantations 65,300 Sungei58 words
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Article74 1941-02-19 8 Following are the returns from the dredges of the Thai Tin Syndicate Limited for the month of January:— Ngow Renong 3 Dredges hours, 306,300 cubic yards, Tin ore won 1107.61 piculs. Takuapa 2 Dredges 1240 4 hours 252,600 cubic yards. Tin ore won 1521.04 piculs. Huey Moot74 words
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Article19 1941-02-19 8 irom the company's mine office for the first half of February was 550 piculs.19 words
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Article17 1941-02-19 8 Output from the company's mine office for the first half of February was 107 piculs.17 words
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Article455 1941-02-19 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and ipoh sections) at noon 19th February, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Ama] 6/0 6/3c £1 Austral Malax- 35/0 36/6c 5/0 Ayer Hilam 19/0 20/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.80 0.85 £1 Bangrin Tin 13/6 14/6 SI455 words
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Article236 1941-02-19 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.10 1.15 Alor Gajah 0.771 0 82} Amal. Malay 1.65 1.70 Ayer Hitam 0 85 0.90 Ayer Molek 1.12* 1.174 c Ayer Panas 1.02 J 1.07* Bassett 0.38 0.40 Batu Lift tang 1.00 1.05 ex Bedford 0.85 0.90 Benta 0.92} 0.95 Borefli 1.32* 1.40 Broga236 words
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Article338 1941-02-19 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 7}% Pref. 2.12* 2.17} 5 B. M. T. 7.75 8.00 £5 Chartered Bank £B} £B£ £1 Con T. S. Ord 16/6 16/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref. IP'9338 words
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Article149 1941-02-19 8 MiN«NG Dividend Books Close Payable Austral Amalgamated 3d. div l}d. Bonus (total 4}d. p. share) Austral Malay (9d. div. 9d. bonus) (total of U6d.) 4-14.3.41 14.3.41 Hong Fatt Tin 14% Int. 10% 10.3.41 Kuala Kampar 1/3 p.sh 17.2.41 26.2A1 Kundangs 10% 2/- 26/2.5.3.41 > 3.41 Malayan149 words
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1223 1941-02-19 8 Company To Offer Gift Of Bomber According to the report and accounts of Petaling Tin Ltd. to be presented at the twentieth annual general meeting to be held at the registered office of the Company, Station Road, Ipoh, on Monday, Feb. 24, at1,223 words
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261 1941-02-19 8 Possibility Of Lower Rate As a result of di> c lnSapo1 Mr. Kao Ling-pai, Chinese Con b tWee ral. anti the Government of exchange f OJ he ow <* rate against Chinese probable The rate, if made to correspond more the market rate Se y261 words
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Article148 1941-02-19 8 Names Of FixProducers i Th-; five Bolivian, ore producers w j are participating in the agreement to rsupply the United States official Metal Reserve Co. with ores and concentrates sufficient to produce 18.000 tons of refinded tin annually by th projected I nited States suelter148 words
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Article37 1941-02-19 8 Report for year to June 30. 1540, shows ret profit of £5.771 (£1.344). Dividend on Ordinary shares 4 per cent. (niDWnte off estates account, £762; place special expenditure reserve 'replanting’ £1,500. Forward £2,002 (£2,293).37 words
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Article130 1941-02-19 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £269. 5. 6 i 266 "Forward” £266 5 0 i 264 SINGAPORE: “Spot” $134.37% J 134 01 Business done 75 tons PENANG: “Spot” $134 37% RUBBER: LONDON: ■•Spot" 12 13I1M > 2ll > l Ft,rward 7|M Steldy Tone Firm SINGAPORE: 36 l!4c130 words
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Advertisement114 1941-02-19 8 BANKS I A i I 4— —jrz; Igoggif SAVINGS ylldtp to a waved la an extra dollar earned, Batings Account la the Dest inducement to save, To have a Savings Account and to see thia acoeunt grow from time to time is to be a contented person. Savings Account may114 words
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Article723 1941-02-19 9 Why England Slept. By John F Kennedy. (Hutchinson 3s. 6d.) BY ALAN HOUGHTON BRODRiCK Bismarck built up the Second Reich by ignoring our protests against his wars of aggression on Denmark. Austria, and France. When warned of the dire consequences if he incurred tile enmity of mighty723 words
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Article200 1941-02-19 9 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1941 Destination SitperScripUon Postage Latest Time of Letters Postcards Posting per oz. each Ordinary Regrv AIK MAILS Wed IWI inst Java Southern By air from Sumatra Singapore .40 .20 8 a>m. 7.30 a.m, Ipoh, K. Lumpur By Weames Singapore Air Services .10 -05 1.30 p.m.200 words
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Miscellaneous2884 1941-02-19 9 DI7N.TANTC 12 05 pm News commentary in English r UriNlAlNLl 12.10 Topical News report in Japanese. aSaHS I I ZHJ 6.08 Mc/s (49.3 mJ 12.20 Topical News report in French. 12.30 tF?wwi PM. War songs. 12.35 News in Chinese. 12.45 1 I I 5.30 Indian Programme. News Commentary in Chinese.2,884 words
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Miscellaneous533 1941-02-19 9 6.20 8.8. C. News. (Rebroacteasi). 6.35 8.8. C. Talk. (Rbroadcast). 6.50 Chinese Programme. 6.55 News in Hokkien Cantonese. 7.20 News in Thai. 7.35 Variety. 8.2 Q 8.8. C. News (R©broadcast). 8.50 8.8. C. TaJk (Rebroadcast). 9.00 Thai Programme and Late News in Thai. 9.30 Close Down. RANGOON XYO 6.01 mc/s533 words
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316 1941-02-19 10 OVER TWO MILLION ACCOUNTED FOR BY CAPTURE, SINKING SCUTTLING London, Feb. 18 A considerable increase in German and Italian shipping losses is revealed in the latest Admiralty statement. The Germans have lost by capture, sinking and scuttling a total gross tonnage of 1,330,000 tons316 words
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Article28 1941-02-19 10 .—Reuter. Washington, February 18 Congress has sent to the President for signature bills authorising an increase of the Federal debt limit to 000,000,000. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article116 1941-02-19 10 Ranter. Again Well Below The W eek I y Ave rage London. February 18 Thirteen British and Allied ships totalling 29,806 tons were sunk during the week-ending February 9 This was less than one-third ot the total tonnage which the Germans and. claimed to have sunk inRanter. - 116 words
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Article57 1941-02-19 10 —Reuter. German Army Telephone Wires Cwt London, February 18. German army telephone wires have been cut at several places at Dinant in Belgium, according to news received in London by the Free Belgian News Agency. The Burgomaster of the town and nine other leading citizens are being.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article23 1941-02-19 10 —Reuter. Rome, February 18. Tlie condition of ex-King Alfonso w,as slightly improved this morning according to the official Italian news agency.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 23 words
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760 1941-02-19 10 SIGNIFICANT CLAUSE REGARDING BRITAIN Hope Of Preventing Nazi Infiltration London, Ftb. 18 The signing of the Turco-Bulgarian agreement supplies the Nazis with an opportunity of propaganda of which they are already making full use, says Mr. Vernon Bartlett, writing in the “News Chronicle.’’ It is. therefore, importantReuter.; .—Reuter. - 760 words
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303 1941-02-19 10 —Reuter. Counter-attacks Repulsed London, February 18. Reuter’s correspondent on the Albanian frontier reports that the Greek advance is continuing along the whole northern part of the Albanian front, except in the Pogradetz sector where the lull was developed. Heavy' artillery fire has been—Reuter. - 303 words
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Article81 1941-02-19 10 —Reuter. Full Responsihilij\ Laid hi < Germans Washington. Feb. 18 Full responsibility was lai on Germany for feeding people in Nazi occupied countries by Mr. Sumner Welles. Under-Secre-tarv of State m j statement here todai. The United States Government. he said. wa> taking no pare—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article147 1941-02-19 10 Reuter. 30.000 People Rendered Homeless Vichy, February 18. Santander has been completely drstroyed in a are which raged there throughout yesterday, according to a Madrid dispatch received here late last night. The number of casualties is, however, small, only two people being reported dead and 111Reuter. - 147 words
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Article59 1941-02-19 10 —Reuter. Arrested For ComplicityIn Rumanian Revolt Rome, February 18. M. Grecianu, formerly Minister in Berlin, has been arrested for comp” city in the January disturbances in Ru mama, according to an official announcement in Bucharest, says a despatch to the Italian News Agency. M. Grecianu was appointed last—Reuter. - 59 words
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182 1941-02-19 10 .—Reuter Britains War In Interest < >i U| an Cairo, February is One million. Senussi r o J n Politam a Eg pt. Sudan, Hedia? p and Sahara are fakirs u t ht Britain’s side, declared tl Sayed Dris el Senussi, with the -Journal.—Reuter - 182 words
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Article98 1941-02-19 10 —Reuter. Malta, February 18. Malta had ten air raids on Sunday—the largest number yet in a single day the previous highest number having been in the first days of the war with Italy, There have been 63 raids in the past eleven days including daily and”—Reuter. - 98 words
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666 1941-02-19 10 Singapore, Feb 18 (FROM OIK OWN CORRESPONDENT The following is the text of a statement issued by the Thai Government Broadcasting Station, Bangkok.' on February 15 foreign radio station has broadcast to the effect that 1 hailand is now negotiating with.—Reuter. - 666 words
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Advertisement128 1941-02-19 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO ARRIVE PRES. MONROE Feb. 22 PRES. MADISON Mar. 5 X PRES. BUCHANAN (via Panama) Mar. 13 X PRES. JOHNSON (via Panama) Apl 5 PRES. GRANT Apl. 7 PRES. JACKSON Apl 8 PRES. HARRISON Apl. 19 X PRES. FILLMORE (via Panama) Apl. 24 PRES. HAYES128 words
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Article653 1941-02-19 11 acceptances for TOMORROW RACE 1 3.00 p.m. PONIES—CIass 2 —Division 2 —About 5 Furlongs taDOLET 9y 812 Mrs S E sherida Van Breukelen 9 1 USHEEN :Ov 809 Mac Kongsi” Magill a «’AST LYNNE v 8.07 Mrs. S. E. Sherida Van Breukelen rrLE CHARM 9y 3.07 Mr.653 words
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Article135 1941-02-19 11 tnnie Rooney Up To CLdx I: Hianks Demoted to! 'owing are the latest amendto r _h e sr. A. Classification List Hoises and Ponies:— HORSES transfers:—• Cir' J WS Ito Class 2—Bonibus, i Court, Ranscombe, Thanks. 2 to Class I—Annie1 —Annie Sh v 3ist ’nguished, Rose135 words
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231 1941-02-19 11 SchooHxiy.s Put lip Good Show Tlie Penang Free School held the Old Xaverians’ Association to a creditable draw in a friendly game o£ soccer on the St. Xavier’s Institution ground yesterday, each side scoring one goal. The Xaverians were slightly the superior side231 words
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Article750 1941-02-19 11 Card Sufficiently Attractive To Draw Punters (Ry -TICTAC) rpHE professional meeting to be run tomorrow at Taiping is the first after a long spell. To judge from the entries there should be good racing. It might be argued by some that a programme of seven750 words
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110 1941-02-19 11 —Reuter. Gus Dorazio Drops Like Slone In Second Round Philadelphia, Feb. A crowd of 15,000, the largest indoor crowd in the city’s history, saw Joe Louis knock out his fourteenth challenger, the local hope, Gus Dorazio, in the second round of a 15-round—Reuter. - 110 words
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140 1941-02-19 11 The Wembley Cabar et will meet the Leicester Battalion XI in a friendly soccer match on the Esplanade at 5.15 p.m. today and the following are the teams: Wembley Cabaret: Gan Thean Beng; Jong Bau, Sinn Huat; C. Danker, Yeang Kah Chong, Chow Teik140 words
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Article130 1941-02-19 11 Devotees Celebrate With Ronggeng Last night a large crowd witnessed a ronggeng performance given at No 20 Nanning Street by the devotees of “Seang Chye Tbye Choo” in further celebration of the birthday of this "baby god". Incidentally, the Seang Chye Thye Choo devotees were also130 words
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Article61 1941-02-19 11 K.V.F. European Team Beat “C” Team Sungei Patani At the Public Padang on Sunday a friendly game of football was played before a fair crowd between the K.V.F. European team and the K.V.F. “C” team The European team wo» by one goal to nil, the goal61 words
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Article49 1941-02-19 11 Stamford School Team Beat rook Whut Team The Stamfordians beat the Foot Whut Team by 25 points to 18 at the lattet s court on Friday evening Bot teams gave a fine display of ball introl The match was evenly conte. ed but the Stamfordians showed better understanding.49 words
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Advertisement15 1941-02-19 11 VO’ SHIPMENT!! ”'FSE CARPET 47 Pcs. GLORIOUS COLOURS DESIGNS ALL SIZES AT PARMANAND’S OF COURSE15 words
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Advertisement153 1941-02-19 11 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., R.N.).153 words
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228 1941-02-19 12 ORDER SIGNED BY ROOSEVELT Defensive Sea Areas Established Washington, Feb. 18. A “KEEP OUT" warning to foreign ships and air- craft was signed by President Roosevelt today in the form of an order affecting' American naval outposts in the Pacific and the Can.—Reuter - 228 words
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Article56 1941-02-19 12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1J TIN Penang $135.00 Business done 50 tons Singapore §135.00 «KUBBER: Penang Spot 36jc Singapore Spot 36£c OOF1LA: Sundried 12.90 buyer. Black Pepper Nominal WAPIOCA: Medium nominal Fair Seed nominal NICE: Rangoon Parboiled No 1 9.94 Rangoon Parboiled No 2 $9.52 Rangoon White No. 1 $l256 words
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Article43 1941-02-19 12 RACE 1: LISHEEN DEVON KING RACE 2: BEACON SELANGOR It RACE 3: PATIENCE DAVIS CUP RACE 4: GLITTER STENELLA RACE 5: RACKAROCK MOONLIGHT SONATA RACE 6: BOY CULLEN JAGUAR RACE 7: CELESTIAL SIR MERTON Best Bets: PATIENCE and BOY CULLEN43 words
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Article150 1941-02-19 12 (From Out Own Correspondent) Taiping. Today. Herses of trainers Van Breukelen, Duval .Mid Silley only were on the track this morning in preparation for Thursday’s Taiping races. Slow work was the order of the day. The most impressive was Boy Cullen, who did a fast150 words
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Article42 1941-02-19 12 •—Reuter Over £6.250.000 Damage Madrid, Feb 19. The fire which devastated Santandei is now under control. First estimates place the damage at £6,250.000. The Bank of Spain building, although in the middle of the fire area was undamaged.•—Reuter - 42 words
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227 1941-02-19 12 Washington, Feb. 19. OPENING the Opposition’s attack in the Senate on the -.nd Lend Bill yesterday. Senator Clark (Missouri) said he saw the Bill as a gamble ‘upn>n one card of complete British victory,” taking the United StatesReuter. - 227 words
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Article130 1941-02-19 12 Reuter. London. Feb. 19. A DMIRAL DARLAN arrived in Paris yesterday afternoon. The object of his visit is being kept a secret but well-informed quarters in Paris say he will confer once more with Laval. Admiral Darlan’s first talk on his arrival was with the VichyReuter. - 130 words
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364 1941-02-19 12 EUROPEANS WHO FAILED TO DECLARE FOREIGN SECURITIES Singapore. A plea for a reduction of the sentences imposed on two Europeans, R. S. MacMillan and I. F. Ferguson, who had been convicted by the third magistrate for offences under the Defence (Finance) Regulations of364 words
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Article99 1941-02-19 12 H.M. Government s Thanks For Gift The High Commissioner has received the following telegram from the Secretary' of State for the Colonies: “Please convey to His Highness the Raja of Perlis expression of the gratefid appreciation of His M.vjesty’s Government for the generous contribution of $150,00099 words
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102 1941-02-19 12 —Beuter. Washington. Feb. 19. A SHED whether it was possible that further United States warships could be transferred io Britain, Admiral Stark, United .States Navy Chief, told newspapermen today: “Not for the luomoiit but what will hapixui later 1 cannot tell. Trying to legisflate for—Beuter. - 102 words
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Article68 1941-02-19 12 The case was mentioned in the District Court yesterday before, the First Magistrate, Mr. H. A. Foyrer,, in .which Oh Lock Choon and Leong- AL Chye were charged with assisting in the management of. a common betting house. No. 16 Kajang Road, on Feb. 8 i68 words
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Article653 1941-02-19 12 G.onipl linanf s Story Of I raiisaciioii In the District Court this morning before Mr. H. A Fort er, Lam Yan Sau alias Lee Weng Lin stood his trial on j a charge of criminal breach of trust of 55 bales of cloth, valued at $357.50653 words
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Advertisement215 1941-02-19 12 SHER LEVS and nd it la n p.wl e-tt The basis of rood health in all dogs Is pure, cool blood. When a doffs blood becomes Impure, his system becomes sluggish. He gets listless, his a P J>eti hie ooat loses bloom.' All wise owners and breeders give their dogs215 words
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