Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 February 1941
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Title Section22 1941-02-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Ito. u VoL xax. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article127 1941-02-20 1 JAPANESE THREAT TO MALAYA BRINGS ABOUT Reuter. War If Necessary Instead Of ‘All Aid Short Of War’ Washington, Feb. 20. REMARKABLE change of atmosphere is to be noted in the Senate as compared with the House of Representatives in the debate on the Lease andReuter. - 127 words
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Article377 1941-02-20 1 $242,000,000 MEASURE APPROVED Washington, Feb. 20. TPHE House of Representatives yesterday passed the mea--1 sure authorising expenditure of $242,000,000 on the development of naval bases. The measure now goes to the Senate. The bases include Guam and Samoa and the Atlantic sites acquired from Britain,.—Reuter. - 377 words
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Article97 1941-02-20 1 Reuter. I AST Mem’S RAIDS London. Feb 20. TH W ALES appeared to be the main objective of the Ger--n air raids last .night. British ighteni went up to challenge them xs they arrived at intervals in a •'b'ady stream some time after dark. Waves of* Reuter. - 97 words
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Article59 1941-02-20 1 —Reuter. Tokyo, Pel). 20 Japanese official sources categorically deny American reports that the peace coni .rence here between Thai and In 1 Chinese delegates has beet suspended by the French in rotest against alleged v of the armistice agreement by Thai troops, > semi-official Japanese—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article, Illustration92 1941-02-20 1 CONTINUING HITLER'S WAR OF IH-RVES —Reuter. Belgrade, Feb. 20. TJELIABLE reports th. planes made reconnaissance 'lights over Greece yesterday aie take i here to indicate that Hitler is going iorward with his nerve war in an attempt to force Greece to give up her struggle agar-st—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article, Illustration59 1941-02-20 1 RECENT PICTU RE of the I tai in plight in Greece. It shows a motorised division of Bersayleri on a, country road after crossing the Albanian frontier But soon it was a. different story, for an official Greek communique a nounced that an Italian division, including Bersaglieri, had59 words
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82 1941-02-20 1 —REUTER LONDON, FEB SO. SOME ABYSSINIAN WOMEN ARE FIGHTING ALONGSIDE THEIR MENFOLK IN THE RANKS OF ABYSSINIAN PATRIOTS. THIS WAS REVEALED LAST NIGHT BY PRINCESS TSHAI DAUGHTER OF HAILE SELASSIE, IN A BROADCAST SPEECH. PRINCESS TSHAI, WHO AP- PEALED FOR GIFTS OF CLOTHING FOR ABYSSINIAN FIGHTERS,—REUTER - 82 words
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Article68 1941-02-20 1 London. More than 2,000 conscientious objectors have found their way into agriculture, states the Ministry of Agriculture News Service. Increasing support is being given by the workers to the Duke of Gloucester’s Red Cross and St John Fund for the Sick and Wounded in the war.68 words
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Article, Illustration23 1941-02-20 1 This picture which- arrived by air mail today, shows the Australian troop; disembarking at the Singapore naval base yesterday23 words
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Article183 1941-02-20 1 Russia ‘"Guardian Of Balkan Security” Belgrade, Feb. 20. V’UGOSLAV IA appears to share none 1 of the apprehension.*-. of her neighbours and complete calri prevails. The impression persists among the ordinary public that peace is now secure in the Balkans through the beneficent intervention of RussiaReuter. - 183 words
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126 1941-02-20 1 .—Reuter. Washington, Feb. 20. ENACTMENT of the Aid for Bri- tain Bill would mean intervention in the Furopean conflict, said Senator Bailey, North Carolina Democrat, at the third day’s debate on tiie Bill in the Senate. He continued: “I hope this intervention may not mean.—Reuter. - 126 words
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Advertisement12 1941-02-20 1 (X)W GATE f9r jforth Malaya <t Penang dispensary ltd, Penang and Ipoh.12 words
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Advertisement110 1941-02-20 1 “SMILER' fed on COW GATE I/r X i Agents for North Malaya A GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. EVENING RACE EDITION For today’s racing at Taiping, there will be a special evening Edition of the “Pinang Gazette'’ bearing full race results and the latest war news. This Edition will110 words
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Article563 1941-02-20 2 Approach Made Also To America MR. MATSUOKA’S MESSAGE TO MR. EDEN Britain Considering Matter But Not Likely To Accept Peace Yet TOKYO. FEB. 19. JAPAN’S OFFER TO MEDIATE IN THE EUROPEAN WAR WAS RENEWED TODAY IN A STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE INFORMATION BOARD QUOTED'—Reuter. - 563 words
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179 1941-02-20 2 Reuter London, Feb. 19. r pHE Anglo-Spanish negotiations over Tangier are still hanging fire. The Undersecretary, Mr. Butler, told questioners in the House of Commons that he regretted he was still not in a position to make a final statement Mr. F. S. CocksReuter - 179 words
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Article57 1941-02-20 2 -Reuter. Increased By 257,000 Tons Since January London, Feb. 19. Enemy merchant shipping losses have increased by 257,000 tons since January 7, according to authoritative sources in London. These losses included ships sunk or captured at Derna, Tobruk and Benghazi British and Allied losses between January 5-Reuter. - 57 words
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Article99 1941-02-20 2 .—Reuter. I nity Only Chance Of Maintaining Freedom London. Feb. 19 The British Government's attitude towards the Balkan situation was explained by Mr. Butler in Lhe House of Commons today. He said that the British Government's view had been for some time well known tn all.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article34 1941-02-20 2 .—Reuter. Rome. February 19 The general improvement in the condition of ex-King Alfonso continues and the Kipg passed a quiet and good night, stated the official Italian news agency today Reuter..—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article842 1941-02-20 2 PATRIOT ARMY MARCHESI® Cairo, Feb. 19 rpHE capture of Enjabara in Abyssinia with many prisoners 1 is announced in a Headquarters communique which < that the patriot situation at Gojjam continues to dv\ l satisfactorily. An Italian post at Mccofo Abbai has also Uen occupied. In—Reuter. - 842 words
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407 1941-02-20 2 London, Feb. 19. By Ralph Walling, Reuter’s air correspondent). Biitish parachutists who have been landed in Italy belong to the body of men who are being trained for the invasion of enemy territory. Hitherto theii existence has been one of the—Reuter. - 407 words
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Article68 1941-02-20 2 —Reuter London. February W. Bombs weie dropped at two plauthe North-East Coast of scotlam morning, states an Air Ministry 1 nique. Stane dama-a was don< ings and there was a small D ir casualties. A few bomos were ped near the Ea A little damage—Reuter - 68 words
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Article42 1941-02-20 2 .—8.0. W. Rugby, February Colonial artisans and p rr P iia n being recruited for dorn capacities in the nj-tisai* the first party of 49 Jaim- have already arrived shortly be taken where arrangemer n- have and immediate made—B.O.W..—8.0. W. - 42 words
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Article39 1941-02-20 2 Reuter. IHE W a tn Washm ton, jp edM 0 The new United >■■<’ be cOfPbattleship, missioned on May 1», f rynent of the schedule tlu N -G’ ar n»»' nounce. The 6 jnf h ment consists ofReuter. - 39 words
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Article114 1941-02-20 2 .—Reuter. Athens*. February 19 The RAF. maintained concentrated attacks on enemy positions in the Tepelini area yi support of the Greek forces during the last two days, states a communique issued today by the Headquarters of the British Forces in Greece. On February 17 enemy troop.—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article122 1941-02-20 2 On All Fronts In Middle East Cairo. Feb. 19 The fiercest activity by the R AF., the South Airican Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force is the feature in today s Middle East communique which states that aerodromes on the Dodecanese Islands were raided122 words
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Article70 1941-02-20 2 —Reuter. Officers Who Have Joined General De Gaulle Berlin, Feb. 19. A big trial of officers who have joined General De Gaulle’s movement is to begin on February 26 at Gannat, ten miles west of Vichy, states a Vichy dispatch to the official German.—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article163 1941-02-20 2 —Reuter. No Further Progress Made l>ondon. February 19. No further progress in the Anglo-Soviet negotiations could bt reported by the Government spokesman when questioned in rhe House of Commons. Mr. Butler said that sine- his last answer some weeks ago. the matter had not been carried further by—Reuter. - 163 words
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Article71 1941-02-20 2 .—BOW. £44.512.000 Net Revenue In 1940 Rugby, February 19 Following the pooling of the receipt of the main British railwav systems from September 1. 1939 by Government order, the estimates for the year ended December 31. 1940 show the total income to have been £247.992.000 and the expenditure.—BOW. - 71 words
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Article196 1941-02-20 2 —8.0. W. Workers Carry On In Spite Of Raids Rugby, February 19 "You could in that one room feel the German blight creeping over civilization. But we shall hear all the keys tapping again when the blight is destroyed.” The Postmaster-General thus described today—8.0. W. - 196 words
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Advertisement113 1941-02-20 2 Th* Blood is ths Stream of Life” IMPURE BLOOD is the root cause of Skin Diseases, Boils, Eczema, Rashes, Ulcers, I Panful Joints, Rheumatic complaints. Unless the blood is cleansed of impurities and poisons, the arteries *nd internal organs are damaged, causing O premature old age. The direct way to113 words
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Article, Illustration60 1941-02-20 3 It makes a sweeping dive and the enemy starts to break formation. FINAL CH APTER. Fleeing in all directions, the enemy turns back; but not before 14 planes have been sent crashing. The story in sky-writing of an enemy attack in the Thames Estuary A60 words
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Advertisement117 1941-02-20 3 Amongst the symptom» of Biliousness are a diary head- I ache, furred tongue, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting, I •pots floating before the ey&t bowels loose oae day and con- I •tipated the next. I On the appearance of bilious symptoms resort to Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills will117 words
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5637 1941-02-20 3 Efficiency Of A.R.P. Organ isation Courage Of Nurses And Sisters broadcast From S'pore On Monday COMMENTATOR Tonight in s from Abroad let London Speak! H'r have in the studio four people ,i ho were either connected with the > t defence services or saw5,637 words
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Article983 1941-02-20 4 Organisation For Emergency Complete SOME months before war broke out the Control of Engineering Stores had been thoroughly investigated and the position at the outbreak of war was that the organisation for emergency was complete. A census of stocks of all es sentia) articles had been983 words
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Article377 1941-02-20 4 Official Thai Statements Bangkok, Feb. 18. r pHE following is the text of a Thai A Government communique dated Feb. 15: News is now being increasingly circulated regarding war in the Lar East, parts of which touch upon Thailand. His Majesty’s Government wish to point out that377 words
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Advertisement325 1941-02-20 4 W| N^ jmLx S»u E 5: W •■'S ♦fUCTfwt? g yszffi s V. ft. VICK CO, LTD_ ÜB*mUU>Ullb RMMC K. JOSEPH TBAWEM SONS LTD. J > Only the huge Kodak inventive and manufacturing resources have made it possible to put such careful “high-precision” workmanship into the “Bantams” and “Kodaks” 35,325 words
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Miscellaneous17 1941-02-20 4 AU in a Day's Work— -bf ffld Etaes r -4K nW T'u \JL T=oc-rßPtuu// ■oUi?’ —UI Ob17 words
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Miscellaneous83 1941-02-20 4 ALAA LiIIIIIIXIIIIIIIIIIIIIIA L lln mr! J .WHAT A WAR! 1 h JBy Gilbert H ilkinson F I i li 1 J 14 t-t <l7 r 1 K \E. i ĕ 3 x X LA P i ww- r vw □HL W v Wwl-Xv. Wl 4 1 ■a? j -W [K83 words
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Article351 1941-02-20 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr F. I. Tremlett, A.S.P., SingaP°re. is spending his leave in Sydney. Janab Ambalam M S. M Ibrahim, 04 Penang, who went to India in •>une last year on a holiday is expected to '"turn to Penang today. Tlii- Resident of Perak has appointee < p >’ Quixley,351 words
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Article442 1941-02-20 5 NO ACCIDENT IN 18 YEARS' DRIVING Kuala Lumpur. A submission that it was impossible to find that on. a oroad road such as Batu Road at 3.30 a.m. and with a skiiieu driver like appellant at the wheel takmg a bend like tne one in442 words
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Article131 1941-02-20 5 Reuter. A uslrrJ snsi T m >ps In Malaya New Delhi, Feb. 19 The Far Eastern crisis is tying closely watched throughout India. “Hie arrival of an Australian force m Singapore greeted with general satisfaction. It is recalled that large numbers of Indian troops have beenReuter. - 131 words
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Article207 1941-02-20 5 Performance 4t Weekly Tiffin Penang Rotarians and their friends who were at their weekly luncheon at the E. O Hotel yesterday were entertained to a Bona performance by the Pancharan Stia Recreation Club Kronchong Party. The Tukang Karang of the Party Che Hamid—was in great form207 words
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369 1941-02-20 5 Huge Crowds Line S’pore Waterfront Singapore. The Australian troops are here. Scenes unique in Malaya’s history were witnessed when a great flotilla bringing men from the Commonwealth hove in sight on the placid waters of the S’laits of Johore. Escorted by British and Australian369 words
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Article78 1941-02-20 5 The heavy shower of rain which feJl shortly after 6 o’clock yesterday «vetiinj; flooded several streets m town. The streets inundated are the whole of Transfer Road and its side streeta, Leith Street, from the Elysee Cabaret to the junction of Penang Road, the streets branching off78 words
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551 1941-02-20 5 FOURTEEN FULL-FLEDGED PILOTS The Governor and High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, has sent a telegram to Squad No. 1 of 14 Cadets from the Government Flying Training School, Singapore, who all gained their “wings” in the advanced training course in Canada. The message551 words
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Miscellaneous407 1941-02-20 5 REX W MAJESTIC Ol'E» 701*4) LIST 3 SUMS TODAY II 3 Show, At 3; ?6 &y 30 p|f O.J't *-t I KKO Radio's Spicy Komance Of A GBEATEB THAN “KENTUCKY”. “Dead End” Giri And A Live Wire Bov n a GREAT PICTURE HASj —At Reduced Prices Of Admission c#PTURE D407 words
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Miscellaneous118 1941-02-20 5 Qift-conoi t ion ep OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS Metre Goldwyti Maver Presents A REAL Hl MAN STORY OF EVERYDAY LIFE I YOU LL LAUGH WITH THEM CRY* WITH THEM AND LOVE THEM TH£RES ROMANCE JUST AffOUNO IK?' Si W CORNER FOR YOU with Mr Sm.th’ W n ,f,IS 2'o* n118 words
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Miscellaneous255 1941-02-20 5 QUEEN’S OP El v s TODAY 3 -i 6.15 9.30 P.M. Delightfullj- Different Refreshingly Youthful Incurably Romantic Are Perhaps The Best Words To Describe This Enchanting And Excitingly New Kind Of Love Story It's The Show To Get Gay About And To Cheer Hooray About There's No Question About This255 words
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Article41 1941-02-20 6 The engagement is announced between Joy, younger daughter of Mi and Mrs. W. Day of Perth. Western Australia and Sergt. Alec Drake, R.A A.F., son of the late Mr. B. C. Drake and of Mrs. Drake of Hythe Kent, England.41 words
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Article474 1941-02-20 6 f pODAY we salute the stalwart men and women of the Southern Cross, who form the powerful force of thousands coming to our shores to reinforce this country. As His Excellency the Governor said in his broadcast of welcome last night, they are our guests of474 words
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Article326 1941-02-20 6 The A.I.F. will have to add new words to its vocabulary now that the A.I.F. has arrived. In the first place it must know that A.I.F. stands for Australian Imperial Forces. This in itself is interesting for the other dominions refer to their overseas troops as Expeditionary326 words
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1135 1941-02-20 6 UTMIE British public expects our A armed forces to begin hitting Germany. Phis feeling is voiced by the Press—and undoubtedly reflects public opinion. In matters of this kind the popular instinct is often right. Now, the coming winter is no time for the movements of1,135 words
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Advertisement236 1941-02-20 6 rirnpr trrvs on 11 Lilli hit THE LHLUN fril >G, u& /a Make your party a success and A A provide Peek Frean’s appetising ill 111 Biscuits which Hook good and 11 y taste delightful. > A .Xz u K J *oSir* to lEMOH 3* 4» v 'J w Yj9Y236 words
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Advertisement35 1941-02-20 6 I BITULAC LIMITED Makers of A NTT-CORROSIVE. ALUMINIUM, AND v RED LEAD PAINTS y AUSO CEAS R O T WOOD PRESERVATIVE Enduring Protection Against Tropical Depreciation i HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. AGENTS FOR MALAYA j35 words
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1254 1941-02-20 7 TROOPS IN MALAYA OF SAME QUALITY AS HEROES IN LIBYA Acting Premier’s Confidence In Defences MELBOURNE, FEB. 19. THE GOVERNMENT HAD TAKEN ADDED PRECAUTIONS AGAINST A SUDDEN EMERGENCY AFTER REVIEWING AUSTRALIA’S DEFENCE SYSTEM, SAID THE ACTING PRIME MINISTER, MR. FADDEN, IN A SPEECH. NO ACTION1,254 words
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Article133 1941-02-20 7 ANOTHER SIGO FROM mi-- HOWES ROBERTS War Fund in North Malaya Btan<b at $1,487,850.33, made up of Penang $952,574 22 and Perak $535,276.11. Today’s list contains only one contribution, $lOO from Miss E M Howes Roberts. jieviously acknowledged $952,474.22 M;s6 E M. Howes Robeits 100.00133 words
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Article131 1941-02-20 7 Rubber Merchant And Friend Injured A motor crash occurred at Ayer Itam Road near kampong Bahru Village last night, when a saloon car belonging to Mr. Lee Eng Hock, proprietor of Messrs. Tin Bee Co., rubber mer- .ts went bl? the road and ended up in131 words
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Article83 1941-02-20 7 To Be Heid On March 3 Telok Anson. Telok Anson, which had the honour of being the first town in the F.M.S to take the lead in trying out a blackout, will shortly experience her second blackout on Monday, March 3. The first blackout, which83 words
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Article21 1941-02-20 7 The American Consulate at Penang will be closed on February 22, the anniversary of the birth of George Washington.21 words
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Article314 1941-02-20 7 arietv Entertainment Of High Quality Promised ARRANGEMENTS are well advanced for the Grand Variety Entertainment to be held at the E. O. Hotel on Sun- < y next, the entire proceeds of which will be devoted to the I. >rd Mayor’s Fund for Air Raid314 words
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237 1941-02-20 7 V| AN¥ British women, evacuated from various parts of Thailand, who arrived in P en; ng together with their children early this morning, told the “Pinang Gazette’* shipping reporter that there was ‘‘still some nervousness in the country in spite of the armistice237 words
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Article28 1941-02-20 7 An important notice tc Penang merchants by the Registrar of Imports and: Exports. S.S., appears as an advertisement on Page 12 of this issue.28 words
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Article126 1941-02-20 7 Under the auspices of the Theosophical Study Circle, Penang the second, of the course of lectures on “Theosophy Today” will be delivered by Mrs. V. L. Prior at No 3 Union Street, Penang on Fiiday the 21st instant at 6.30 p.m. The subject of the lecture will be126 words
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Advertisement151 1941-02-20 7 B P. D wf that last p|| y wngsWav I' Hi sterling th L SILVER gift ra 11 IW W/ \ZiW^KS3f SUGCEST,ONS K lA\i create L' KM and be ft» A y\\ .52 Tea J utility, fira a BMSIraW nMCQHPORATEb WjHjl j SINOAMME PENANG n>on r W'WmhkLu Ji t JIJJ151 words
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Article69 1941-02-20 8 Penang, February 19, 1941. VBy Courtesy of the Chartered Btvnk.) I SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 Blew York, Demand 47.16 Montreal Demand 51.91 Batavia Demand 88.82 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 12 15/16 Japan Demand 193 1/2 Rew Zealand Demand 2/1069 words
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Article67 1941-02-20 8 4J.K. Govt. Watches Position ft4r. Dingle loot. Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Warfare, Sjiys in a written reply that the Ministry 15 watching the situation regarding the tilckel mines near Petsamo. The mines are producing no ore at preBChit, and the Ministry has67 words
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Article33 1941-02-20 8 Profit for year to June 30 last. .€14,152 1(£1,259): dividend of 6 per cent., less tax (nil); to tax reserve. .£7,800 (£900); to replanting reserve, £I,COO (nil); forward, £3,866 (£3,770).33 words
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Article456 1941-02-20 8 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/0 3/6 5/0 Austral Amai 6/0 6/3c £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/0e 5/0 Ayer Hitam 19/0 20/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.70 0.75 £1 Bangrin Tin 13/6 14/6 $1 B. Selangor 1.27 J 1.321 5/0 Berjuntai 8/9 9/3 £1 Burma Malay 19/0 19/6 £1456 words
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Article241 1941-02-20 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.10 1.15 Alor Gaiali 0 75 0.80 Amal. Malay 1.65 170 Ayer Hitam 0.85 0.90 Ayer Molek 1.12| 1.17|c Ayer Panas 1.02 J 1.07 i Bassett 0.38 0.40 Batu Lintang 1.00 1.05e.x Bedford 0.85 0.90 Benta 0.921 0.95 Borelli 1.324 1.40 Rroga 0.56 0.60 Brunei241 words
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Article342 1941-02-20 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 vAust) N.Z. Mil? Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.90 1.95 2 Alex. Brick 7|% Pref. 2124 2.174 5 B. M T. 7.75 8.00 £5 Chartered Bank £Bl £Bj £1 Coil T. S. Ord 16/6 16/9 £1 Con. T. H. 7% Pref, I°'9342 words
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Article195 1941-02-20 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Austral Amalgamated 3d. div 14d. Bonus (total 4|d. p share) Austral Malay (9d. div. 9d. bonus) (total of l'6d.) 4-14.3.41 14.3.41 Hong Fatt Tin 14% Int. 10% 1-10.3.41 10.3.41 Hongkong Tin 224% 5% Int. LT. 12.3.41 Killinghall Tin 10% Final L.T.195 words
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Article504 1941-02-20 8 “‘ChloroiHMne” Set For Lse With Chlorine Gas For general emergency use, and especially the sterilisation oi drinking water, including temporary supply, and also of sewage and sewage effluents, of great interest is a small portable "C'nloronome” set for use with chlorine gas. This is contained in tv.o strongly504 words
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Article179 1941-02-20 8 Profit for year to May 31. 1940. £9,408 (£5.598), plus tax recoveries and adjustments. £2lll (£1,925», less provision for E. P T. £1.750 (nil) Dividend for year 7; per cent, (same); transfer to taxation reserve, £4,000; forward, £7.733 (£7,733 (£7,964 brought in). Crop harvested during financial year amounted179 words
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Article41 1941-02-20 8 Report for year ended June 30, 1940, shows net profit £9,819 (£1,528). Final dividend 6 per cent, making 10 per cent, for year (2| per cent). £1,500 for rubber replanting reserve; £2,000 to taxation reserve; £1,179 forward (£640).41 words
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Article34 1941-02-20 8 Report for year to June 30 shows net profit of £13,234 (£6 894). To replacement reserve £3,000 (£l,OOO to contingencies reserve). Dividend 10 per cent. (6 per cent). Forward, £5,065 (£4,529).34 words
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Article29 1941-02-20 8 Profit for year to June 30, 1949, £25,497 (£7,680); less provision for taxation, £17,500 (.£3,200)-; dividend of 6 per cent (3 per cent); forward, £15,775 (£15.541).29 words
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Article873 1941-02-20 8 Economist Foresees 30 Per Cent Rise In Costs An increase of at least 30 per cent., or some £l,OOO millions at present prices, in the rate of our war effort is contemplated by Mr. T. Balogh, the economist, in the Bulletin or the Institute of Statistics, Oxford.873 words
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Article60 1941-02-20 8 Speaking at the meeting of the Batu Rata (S-unatra) Rubber Plantations, the chairman, Mr. A. P. Hadon, declared that the board’s progressive planting policy was being continued. He also revealed that the estates were being maintained in good order and that the visiting agent had given60 words
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Article150 1941-02-20 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: S P ot £271. 10. 0 £269 5. 0. “Forward” £268 5. 0. £266. 5. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” $133.50 $134.37% Business done 50 tons 75 tons PENANG: “Spot” $133 so $134.37% RUBBER: LONDON: s P ot 13d. 12 13|16d “Forward” 13 i|Bo i150 words
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Advertisement118 1941-02-20 8 BAA K S I SAVINGS l/ou, to 'S&n&twn w A dollar saved la an extra dollar earned, A Barings Account la the best Inducement to save. To have a Savings Account and to sea this acoeunt grow from time to time la to be a contented person. A Savings Account118 words
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Article120 1941-02-20 9 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1941. Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time oi Letters Postcards Posting per oz. each Ordinary Regn AIR MAILS Thurs. 20th inst., Australia N. Zealand By 8.0.A.C. .55 .30 8 a.m. 7.30 a.nu Java «60 ‘3O Great Britain via N. Zealand i Tpacific i T’atlantic Services 2.60120 words
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Miscellaneous3204 1941-02-20 9 6.35 8.8.C. Talk. (Rebroadcast). i 12.20 Topical News report in French. 12.30 I 6.50 Chinese Programme. < War songs. 12.35 News in Chinese. 12.45 I 6.55 News in Hokkien Cantonese. News Commentary in Chinese. 12 50 I Wat W I B I 7.20 News in Thai. I News m Chinese3,204 words
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934 1941-02-20 10 LEADERS CONSIDER QUESTION OF SENDING CRUISERS TO SPORE Japan Will Move Unless Strong Measures Are Taken New York. Feb. 19 The arrival of the Australians at Singapore has heightened interest in the Far East situation. Tension in this area continue to be prominently discussedReuter. - 934 words
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116 1941-02-20 10 —Reuter. Jonkheer De Geer Now Imprisoned London, Feb. 19 The former Prime Minister of Holland, Jonkheer de Geer, has been lured by the Nazis into reI turning from London to Occupied Holland by reports that his wife was ill, according to information reaching.—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article41 1941-02-20 10 —Reuter, Shanghai. Febi uary 19. The United States 10,000-ton transport “Chaumont”, which is arriving in Shanghai today, will disembark about 100 U.S. marines to replace a similar number whose time has expired, and is going home. —Reuter..—Reuter, - 41 words
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967 1941-02-20 10 Same Tactics hi Bulgaria As Forced On Rumania London, Feb. 19 Hitler still relies on bloodless intimidation to gain his ends in the Balkans, declares “The Times" in an editorial on the TurkishBulgarian declaration of non-aggression. The tactics employed in Rumania, the paper adds, areReuter. - 967 words
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Article239 1941-02-20 10 —Reuter. Considerable Increase In Pay Owing To War London, Feb. 19. 1 Referring to the arrest of a number of Chinese seamen on the steamers Bei; Macdhui" and Ben Macgloe.” Mr. Vernon Bartlett in the Commons suggested that shipping companies who are not yet paying—Reuter. - 239 words
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Article98 1941-02-20 10 .—Reuter. Token Vote “For Purchase Of Site'* London, Feb. 19 Appreciation of the Government's action in submitting a token vote "for the puri chase of a site in connection with the building of a mosque and Islamic cultural centre in London" was expressed in the House of.—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article47 1941-02-20 10 .—Reuter. Leaving Panama For New York Panama, February 18. The British trade mission which has been visiting South America leaves for New York tonight in the American liner “Santa Lucia”. The mission spent three days visiting officials of the Panama republic and canal zone.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 47 words
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113 1941-02-20 10 —Reuter. Seized Waters One of the German 7aX‘" Ftb 19 British shipping y r np p q-. former Latvian “hip k 9 000 tons, capable jf knots according to J Q of H source here. auth ofltativ» It is stated that the year boarded—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article158 1941-02-20 10 .—Reuter. Mr. Currie Leaving For Chengtu Chungking. February 19 Mr. Laughlin Currie and other members of the United States econonu mission who are scheduled to leave ves terday morning by an foi Chengtu failed to leave as the aeroplane was held up by bad weather. They.—Reuter. - 158 words
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Article72 1941-02-20 10 .—Reuter. To Expedite Defence Arrangements Washington. February 19 The financier, Mr. Averell Harrima: will proceed to England within a fortr...?' to expedite defence arrangements. Pi sident Rcosevelt announced this at press conference and indicated that M; Harriman will handle st: h q -tionBritish defence estimat.—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article57 1941-02-20 10 —Reuter. No Casualtie* And No Damage Done Cairo. February 19. Enemy planes raided the Suez Cana area early yesterdav morning, it is announced in an official communique. Bombs were dropped but there was r.c damage nor casualties The communique adds that “alarms were aiso sounded ir—Reuter. - 57 words
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198 1941-02-20 10 Heavy Italian Losses In Desperate Defence London. Feb. 19 Reuter’s special correspondent on the Albanian-Yugoslav frontier reports that the Greeks maintained attacks along the whole front despite heavy rain. The Italians, however, are stated to have brought up reinforcements. In the Klissura-Tepelini sector the—Reuter. - 198 words
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Article61 1941-02-20 10 Finance Minister To A*L For $1,300,000,000 Ottawa. February Mr. Ilsiey, Canada’s Finance Minis I will ask for $1,300,000,000 for the cution of war during the fiscal yeai 1 1942 compared with $700,000,001' n preceding year. This sum plus $443 which Mr. Ilsiey estimated to be necessar.. to61 words
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Advertisement52 1941-02-20 10 ’"the"bS"’lSe" FAR EAST SERVICE FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. ""burns" philp" r LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight. Passage, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang Telephone No.52 words
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748 1941-02-20 11 36 CLASS 1 HORSES TO RUN Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, February 19 A record total of 189 entries has been -ceived for the Selangor Gold Cup Meetrun on March 1, 6 and 8. The total' is made up of: Horses —Class 1748 words
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Article196 1941-02-20 11 Speedy Hassan To Meet Boon Mah The hist big boxing promotion of the year will be presented at the New World covered stadium tonight, when Speedy Hassan will attempt to wrest the light and welterweight titles of Penang from the holder, Nai Boon Mah. The fight is196 words
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Article21 1941-02-20 11 The winner of Tic-Tac’s Raceguide competition, February issue, is H. G. Teoh, Messrs. Chen Co., Light Street, Penang.21 words
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109 1941-02-20 11 MATCH FOR SPITFIRE FIND The C.R.C. Ladies Hockey Team to meet the Veterans of Penang on Saturday, February 22, at 5.15 pan. on the Victoria Green in aid of the Spitfire Fund will be selected from the follow 1 ing:— Mrs Cheah Wat109 words
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46 1941-02-20 11 Singapore. General Headquarters, Far East, have announced that British air forces in the Far East hate recently received powerful reinforcements of modern bombers, twin-engine fighters and single engine fighters. These aircraft arc now stationed in various places of strategic importance.46 words
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Article193 1941-02-20 11 —Reuter. German Claims Not Correct London, Feb. 19 The recent German claims to have inflicted heavy losses on a British convoy were dealt with jr. the House of Commons trising from a Members invitation to make a statement on the reported loss of thirteen vessels and'—Reuter. - 193 words
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Article75 1941-02-20 11 —BOW To Be Subjected To Licensing Control Rugby, February 19 So that the utmost possible benefit may be derived from United Kingdom exports and with a view to ensuring that the volume of exports be kept within the means '>f payment, an order has been—BOW - 75 words
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314 1941-02-20 11 ARMY CHIEFS WATCH IMPRESSIVE TRY-OUT London, Feb. 20. generals and R.A.F. ofliceus and their staffs, including General Sir John Dill, Chief of the Imperial General Staff; General Sir Alan Brooke, Commander-in-Chief, Home Forces; Air Marshal Sir Arthur Barrat. Air Officer Command* ing-in-Chief, Army Co-operation Command.Reuter. - 314 words
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Article226 1941-02-20 11 Two Matches Abandoned Owing To Rain The return friendly soccer match between the Chinese Recrtatic-n Club and the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club on the Victoria Green yesterday was abandoned in the middle of the second half when the teams were on level terms, each side having scored two goals.226 words
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Article322 1941-02-20 11 PENANG HOSPITAL SCHEME SHOWS GOOD RESULTS One of the most commendable ventures in the “Grow Your Own Food” campaign in Malaya is to be seen at the General Hospital, Penang. This was begun in September, 1940, when it was decided to attempt to grow vegetables322 words
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Article234 1941-02-20 11 "'China Needs Medical Supplies 99 "The most remarkable thing in China today is the optimistic feeling among the country folk who represent no Jess than 80 per cent of the vast Chinese population,” said Miss Steve Hankerson, an American volunteer of the International Red Cross234 words
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Article305 1941-02-20 11 Kedah State Police Beat Merrylads In Final Alor Star, Feb. 19. The Kedah State Police retained the Regent Cup by defeating the Merrylads by six clear goals in the final played on the padang yesterday. The winners were in very goodTorm but the Merrylads were unlucky not305 words
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Article282 1941-02-20 11 iliree Sikhs On j Trial 1 I Kuala Lumpur. The recent clash between some detectives and a party of alleged tin stealers near Sungei Besi, resulting in Detective Inspector Tang Kwan Kun being seriously injured, was recalled on Wednesday in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court when282 words
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354 1941-02-20 11 Keen Interest Shown By Public Excellent work has been done at the various A R.P. centres during the past few days when thousands of men and women have been given instructions on. how to combat incendiaries and resultant files. At the Moh Ghee School, Jelutong Hoad,354 words
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Article65 1941-02-20 11 Alleged to have committed criminal breach of trust in respect of a gold necklace set with diamonds valued $2OO entrusted to his care, a Malay named Pawanrhik was produced before Mr. A. W. Bellamy in the Penang Second Magistrate's Court yesterday. The accused claimed trial and65 words
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218 1941-02-20 12 PATIENCE A HOT FA VOVRITE Hilarity And Shun Not Without Chances (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) TAIPING, TODAY'. piNAL GALLOPS WERE SEEN ON THE TAIPING TRACK r THIS MORNING. t THE GOING IS LIKELY TO BE GOOD, UNLESS THERE IS SUDDEN RAIN. OF218 words
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Article33 1941-02-20 12 Ladies 1 are reminded of the Medal (Flag Competition) fixed for Thursday, February 20 On Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23, the Men’s Monthly Medal (Stablefoid) will be played33 words
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99 1941-02-20 12 BO W FIRST IM) GIVE TWO TORNADOES Rugby, February 19 Mr. Alma Baker. C.8.E.. a wealth}' New Zealander now resident in Malaya, is the first to .purchase the right to name two Tornado fighters. The latest gift of £lO,OOO brings his total contribution to– BO W - 99 words
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Article263 1941-02-20 12 Story Of Unwelcome Marriage Proposal Parit Buntar. The body of a young girl was brought to the District Hospital at Parit Buntar on Tuesday morning from the 4th. mile Simpang Lima—Kuala Kurau Road, by the Police who had found hethanged in the house of a Tamil263 words
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Article161 1941-02-20 12 The Church Qi St. Francis Xavier, Penang Hoad, was the scene of a wedding at 630 yesterday morning, Tie parties being Miss A. Saveri ;uthu Amnia!, daughter of Mr. and Mrs L. Arokiasamy Mudaiiar. ana Mr. M. Arokiadas.-, Mudaiiar, son of the late Mr. R. Mamckaxn Mudaiiar. The161 words
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Article759 1941-02-20 12 ACCEPTANCES FOR TODAY Race 1: Ponies —Class 2 —Div. 2 —About 5 Furs. —3.00 p.m. 1. 0 14 LADOLET 9y 812 Mrs S. E. Shenda Van Breukelen 2. 20 0 LISHEEN lOy 8.09 Mac Kongsi" Magill 3. 0 3 0 EAST LYNNE 7y 8.07 Mrs. S. E.759 words
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Article265 1941-02-20 12 Tiffin In Place Of HalfYearly Dinner Ipoh. The Ipoh Rotary Club held a tiffin meeting at the Hotel Majestic yesterday in place of their half-yearly dinner which was usually held in conjunction with the celebration of the birthday of Rotary International, which tails on February 20Rotarian President265 words
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Article57 1941-02-20 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 TIN: Penang $136.00 Business done 50 tons Singapore $136.00 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36|< Singapore Spot 361 c COPRA: Sundried $2.90 buyers Biack Pepjier Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium nominal Fair Seed $7.36 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.94 Rangoon Parboiled No 2 $9.52 Rangoon White No.57 words
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Article192 1941-02-20 12 ‘THE RIDING BOY’ “TIC TAC” “EUREKA” Taiping Racing MAN-ON-THE “EPSOM JEEP'’ “THE MAJOR* Penang Penang K. Lumpur Correspondent SPOT” Ipoh Ipoh Singapore Ladolet East Lynne I.gheen Ladolet East Lynpe East Lynne Hilarity RACE 1 Hilarity White Gardenia Devon King Hilarity Ladolet Ladolet Lisheen Beacon Beacon Beacon192 words
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Article131 1941-02-20 12 MAJESTIC CINEMA: “Primrose Path' with Ginger Rogers and Joel McCrea 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m REX CINEMA: “Maryland with Walter Ihen nan and Fay Baintei 3, 6 15 and 9 30 P m QUEEN’S CINEMA: “The Lady in Question with Brian Ahearne and Rita Hay worth 3,131 words
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Advertisement44 1941-02-20 12 !To meet present «rartime shortage of imported sardines /7/ /7/ specially canned in Malaya for the Malayan public xr /*7 7 i>y the Malayan Products Canning Co., Ltd., Penang 7A? X 7 /7 /77 -Retail Depot: ASPIRANT agencies 55, Burmah Road, Penang, Phone 3388.44 words
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