Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 February 1941
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1941-02-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Vol xctx WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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499 1941-02-26 1 ONLY AWAITING BETTER NEWS OF ITALIANS Push. To Be Made Through Bulgaria GREEKS I JNYIELDING Sofia, Feb. 26. Although the Germans are believed to have made preparations down io the minutest detail to attack Greece through Bulgaria, observers in Sofia think they may.—Reuter - 499 words
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63 1941-02-26 1 —Reuter. Vichy, Feb. .28. 'l*llo Rumanian police have arrested the Iron Guard leader, Carmicha, according to a Bucharest r ieasage to the official Foreign Niiws Agency. Carmicha was arrested at Constanza where he is stated to have engaged in regrouping “death squads” who have been—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article46 1941-02-26 1 —Reutei*. London, Feb. 26. Up to midnight there was no London ‘alert’ last night. Enemy activity was mainly confined to East Anglia but raiders are also reported from a NorthEast town and two Midlands towns. Nowhere was a heavy attack reported.—Reutei*. - 46 words
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Article60 1941-02-26 1 —REUTER- New Policy Of Economic Relations TOKYO, FEB. -6 THE JAPANESE GOVVERNMENT HAS DECIDED ON A NEW POLICY FOR DEALING It I TH FUTURE ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN JAPAN AND THAILAND THE OVERSEAS MINI-. STER. MR. KI YOSKIAKITA, ANNOUNCED THIS YESTERDAY BUT DECLINED TO DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF—REUTER- - 60 words
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Article186 1941-02-26 1 —8.0. W. STATEMENT IN COMMONS Rugby, Fet. 26. Replying to a Commons quest»?, asking the Foreign Secretary to sAate the precise terms of the offer made by Japan to mediate between belligerents in the present war and what reply was given by His Majesty’s Government, the—8.0. W. - 186 words
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Article32 1941-02-26 1 .—Reuter. Further Grave Attacks Yesterday Rome, Feb. 26. Ex-King Alfonso has had further grave attacks during the past 24 hours and these continue, states a medical bulletin issued last night.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 32 words
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140 1941-02-26 1 A nglo-U.S. Production Will Exceed Nazis’ Then London, Feb. 26. September will be the decisive monC, said Sir Waller Citrine. British Trade Union leader broadcast’ a from London last riedit Sir Walter Citrine, who has fuel returned from an extensive tour of the United States,.—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article178 1941-02-26 1 .—Reuter. V igorous British And Greek Reply To Italians Athens, February 26. DEUTER’S special correspondent on the Albanian frontier reports that despite heavy rain on the northern and central with snow on peaks, air activity has further increase<l. It has been observeil that Italian formations are daily.—Reuter. - 178 words
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329 1941-02-26 1 .—Reuter. Sontes (Italian Somaliland>. Feb. 26 1 Wn the South Africans captured jiinil*o, a strongly defended town on i the east bank of the Juba River, they made the first breach in Italian defences in the south of Italian Somaliland and did not lose.—Reuter. - 329 words
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Article98 1941-02-26 1 .—Reuter. Vichy, Feb. 2G. The official list of the reorganised Vichy Government is published here today. Under Marshal Petain, there are five members with the rank of Minister —Admiral Darlan is Vice-President as well as Minister for Foreign Affairs, Interior and Marine; General Huntziger is War Minister,.—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article133 1941-02-26 1 LEASE AND LEND BILL Reuter. Washington, Feb. 26. The administration, fearing the effects of a “filibuster” by opponents of the Lease and Lend Bill, spoke uncertainly regarding the possibility of a vote being taken on the Bill in the Senate this week. The attendance, when theReuter. - 133 words
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Article54 1941-02-26 1 —Reuter.- New York, Feb. 26 '‘War is due to disbelief in God” declared the Pope, addressing a group of missionary students, says a report from the Vatican City. ff lt is the task of priests to endeavour to restore faith in the hearts of—Reuter.- - 54 words
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253 1941-02-26 2 BRITAIN. U.S.. AUSTRALIA D.E.1., A FORMIDABLE BLOC Chungking, Feb. 25. r T'HE formation of a four-power alliance in the Pacific comprising Britain, United States, Australia and the Dutch Indies is proposed in a leading article in the influential Chinese Daily, “Ta Kung Pao” which saysL— REUTER - 253 words
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Article150 1941-02-26 2 .—Reul r. Ct rman Cruiser Of Hipper Class Attacked London. Feb. 25 In a daring attack on a German cruiser of the Hipper Class berthed in Brest har--1 our, British bombers roaring out of the very dark sky last night, dropped bombs on the docks in face.—Reul r. - 150 words
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Article75 1941-02-26 2 Reuter. Great Satisfaction Caused Among Turks Istanbul. February 25. Great satisfaction i- caused amon. the Turks by M. Sarajoglu’s reaffirmation that Turkey has not changed her policy as a result of the Turko-Bulgar-ian pact. Writing in the “Yeni Sabah. the well-known Deputy, M. Yaltchin. says: “In 1915Reuter. - 75 words
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Article63 1941-02-26 2 Reuter. No War Materials Sent From Britain London. February 25 Mr. Lyttelton. President of the Boa.'d of Trade, was questioned in Parliament today on British exports to Japan m the last twelve months. Mr. Lyttelton declared that, during the period of the war no licences had beenReuter. - 63 words
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Article110 1941-02-26 2 .—Reuter. Making Population More Air-Minded London, February 25 The shrieks of air raid sirens at six o'clock this morning warned the inhabitants of Java of the start of air raid precautions tryout which will last until Thursday, says the Batavia wireless. The practice will endeavour to.—Reuter. - 110 words
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102 1941-02-26 2 ’■—Reuter. Tokyo, February 25. JAPAN has submitted a com- promise proposal in an attempt to break the deadlock in the negotiations between Thailand and French Indo-China, according to well-informed Japanese quarters who indicate that the “proposal will be Japan’s final offer in the’■—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article81 1941-02-26 2 —Reuter. Leaving Belgrade For Budapest London, February 25. According to reports reaching London, the Yugoslav Foreign Minister M. Markovitch, leaves tonight for Budapest on a visit to the Hungarian Foreign office in return for the visit paid by the late Count Czaky last December. Documents of ratification, it—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article31 1941-02-26 2 BELTER. LONDON, FEB. 25. MR. EDEN, BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY, AND SIR JOHN DILL, CHIEF OF THE IMPERIAL GENERAL STAFF, HAVE ARRIVED AT ADANA IN TURKEY BY AIR.BELTER. - 31 words
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325 1941-02-26 2 ss.—Reuter. London Feb. 25 Italian losses in Albania since the outbreak of hostilities total 122,000. An Italian lieutenant-colonel recently captured gave this figure to the newspaper “Hellenikosn Mellon," reports the “Daily Telegraph's” special correspondent at Athens. The total was made up. said the colonel,ss.—Reuter. - 325 words
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648 1941-02-26 2 London, Feb. further mformation regarding the situation in the Balkans generally and Bulgaria in particular has reached London. sa\s Benter’s diplomatic correspondent. IFhile there is no confirmation in London of the report that the British Minister in Sofia is preparing to leave, it isB.OW - 648 words
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179 1941-02-26 2 Italian Moyale Also n British Hands Nairobi, Feb. 2=i 4 COMMUNIQUE states: estern African troops yesterda captured Brava which is a port 160 miles north of mayu. Cleaning-up operations are continuing i n Gelib where yesterday our South African troops rounded up a irf.—Reuter - 179 words
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Article129 1941-02-26 2 Reuter. R.A.F. Raid On Tripoli Admitted Rome, February 25 Today’s Italian High Command enw, munique states that a raid was carrito out by enemy aircraft on Tripoli a few pei-sons injured and slight material damage. The British succeeded after several days’ fierce fighting in crossing tto Juba RiverReuter. - 129 words
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Article182 1941-02-26 2 —Reuter. British Reply To Japan’s Mediation Offer London. Feb. 25 Mr. Butler, in the House oi Comnua* toda>, was asked to state the ’in-cist-temv. of the Japanese offer of mediation. Mr. Butler declared Tn a recent cobbmumcation to Mr Eden, the Japanese Minister lor Foreign Affairs,—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article76 1941-02-26 2 Reuter. Budget Adopted By Supreme Council Moscow. February 25. The Supreme Council of the U.S.S.R. Parliament held a formal meeting today and then adjourned until seven tonight. (4 p.m. G.M.T.V The new deputies from the four new Soviet Republics of Latvia. Lithuania. Estonia and Moldavia (territory ceded byReuter. - 76 words
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Article64 1941-02-26 2 —B.OW DEATH IN AiK CRASH While On Way To Britain On Important Mission Rugby, February 25. There are universal expressions of regret at the news that Sir Frederick Banting’, discoverer of insulin which D-’ougW relief to countless sufferers from diato tes. has been killed in an air—B.OW - 64 words
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55 1941-02-26 2 —Reuter. Madrid. February 25 Recruiting for General De Gaulle s are proceeding in French Nortn where De Gaulle propaganda v says a Tangier message to the ETo. news agency which says further f Africa draws the attention of Sp.. interests are directly and unmet m—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article42 1941-02-26 2 .—Reuter. Berlin, Februar y Two Soviet ships are now I* in addition to a Rumanian carrying Rumanian oil F r > n Constanza to the Bulgarian port of Verna, according to 1 w 9 report to the official Ge J agency.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 42 words
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Advertisement207 1941-02-26 2 ujorihs Vtoaa miwltoa, tn ntoftlcm to caucln* ravenous appetl*. > toficwUnn. toUto nnd a atorinn ooat, can ao vaakaa J to ayatom af ttolnfactto <oc that hla vitality la topped and hla vary life andananrad. No doy can to completely ar ato ata t from worm infection, therefore your dor207 words
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272 1941-02-26 3 Iivl” is word the Greeks have for it. The Greeks of London wr re using it K 0 1 deal describing jHnssolini’*' march backwards from horitza. We would call it “victory.” but -Niki,’’ If was explained to me, is not quite so272 words
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Article144 1941-02-26 3 London. Mrs. Queenie Pretoria Cannon, forty, of Bearton-rd., Hitchin, who was at Luton fined £lO for shoplifting, was stated by the Chief Constable to have had in her po.;s-?sMon £1.154 in securities, more than £4O, »n cash, and a sovereign. Her niece, Winifred Wain.an, 19.144 words
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Article102 1941-02-26 3 Berlin. "The British submarine Seal, captured wath her entire crew in May has, been repaired and is now in German service." says the official news agency According to the Germans the Seal was captured after being mined off the Swedish coast. The British Admiralty at the102 words
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Article1045 1941-02-26 3 W. N. EWER - by W. N. EWER rpHIS is a total war. It is a military war and a naval war and an air war and an economic war—and a diplomatic war. Hitler uses diplomacy as one of his chief weapons. Ribbentrop is with him as much as Kietel.1,045 words
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885 1941-02-26 3 SOMEWHERE IN SOUTHERN ENGLAND npilE Army is to teach its motor-cyclists how to ride their machines I as if they were bucking bronc os> how to take them through water, and how to slide down indineg th a t would give a tobogganer a885 words
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621 1941-02-26 3 ‘•INSPIRING COURAGE" Stories of the great uolrage of British officers AND OTHER RANKS AND OF THEIR CONTEMPT OF DANGER DURING THE OPERATIONS IN SOMALILAND ARE TOLD IN AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE SERVICES FOR YY'HICH AWARDS WERE CONFERRED FOR GALLANTRY. Captain David Mac Neil621 words
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Miscellaneous22 1941-02-26 3 1 Ll I u ii K Ktrih I/ ISjU ‘J .-»>Y «F Tommy T.ihyrr? Btafion Prisoner: Mo. bat I used I».' 422 words
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Article676 1941-02-26 4 Envoy’s Tribute To Australian Troops THAI RULING CIRCLES PRO-BRITISH rpHE hope that thr strong defence measures taken in Malaya, including the presence here of the Australian Imperia] Force, will “contribute towards regaining stability in the Far East,” was expressed by M. Henri Segaert. Belgian Envoy676 words
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Article59 1941-02-26 4 Johore Bahru. "I was pinched on both thighs witl pliers by my stepmother because I did not clean the floor properly," said Mariam, a Malay girl of 15 in the police court. The stepmother Mariam binti Nek. was convicted on a charge of causing hurt59 words
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Article271 1941-02-26 4 Scenes May Be Filmed The world may soon see more of Malaya’s war-preparedness if negotiations by R.K.O. Radio Pictures (Malaya* Inc. to get the March of Time film unit, now in Australia, over to Singapore, are successful. The unit is to visit India shortly to make films271 words
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Article202 1941-02-26 4 Singapore. Convicted on a charge of usini» criminal force on an 18-year-old girl by kissing her with the intention of outraging ner modesty. Tan Ah Kow. who said he was a clerk employed by the Singapore* Harbour Board, was told by the fifth magistrate. Mr.202 words
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Article273 1941-02-26 4 •Suggestion Considered In Singapore tWACUEE camps for their own section of the community may he erected, with Government’s permission. by the ('antonese in Singapore. A special committee has been formed to give urgent consideration to this matter, and an early decision is expected. The board of273 words
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Article126 1941-02-26 4 Singapore. Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert BrookePooham. Commander-in-Chief. Far East, has now returned to his headquarters, it is understood. Sir Robert was in Australia for nearly a fortnight, during which time he had conferences with the Australian defence chiefs. While in Australia, he was126 words
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Article322 1941-02-26 4 “Wise** Attitude Of The Authorities Singapore. Reference to the social evil, and the Western slackening of the marriage pond” was made by Archdeacon Graham White in his address to the m* mbers at the annual parochial meeting of St. Andrew’s Cathedral at Chapter House. Beginning witn322 words
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Article651 1941-02-26 4 BREACH op ALIENS’ ORDiXAM L I I Si ngap olft ’A N observation communitv j r «Pones» whole was most punctili out its obligations )n K Ordinance.’’ was r y. third court n Sapor> This remark wa.> made b y n Hunter-Gray, the Alien- p. 7651 words
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Miscellaneous91 1941-02-26 4 I What a War! f m X <? I* wfea I R v.M| m i B Ml i •I 11i ■l'OlTffi! w\\ I I- I I Y'od may be the Aladdin in the panto, but I'm g I the genie in this outfit, so don't forget to rub the g91 words
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Article421 1941-02-26 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mrs. J H Dorricott will be leaving Kuala Lumpur by the night mail today for Singapore en route to Australia on leave. H. B. Egmont Hake, C.8.E.. has been appointed a Director of Sione Tin (F.M.S.), Ltd., in succession to the late Mr W. Wallace Cook. jjs Dr.421 words
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615 1941-02-26 5 Dr. Smith Deplores Lack Of Discipline The ill-discipline of the travelling public on trolley buses was the subject of criticism by Dr. J. E. Smith at yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners. lie said that although a set of rules existed for the operation615 words
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304 1941-02-26 5 Taiping. A shortage of firewood was threatened in Penang a few day» ago following cancellation of concessions to Chinese cutters in South Thailand. Now, however, as the result of negotiations by the authorities, it is understood that the firewood suppliers of the Laiut304 words
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133 1941-02-26 5 Nearly 512,000 Promised Already Under the auspice» of the Chinese Section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, it was decided to organise a Spitfire Fund for the purchase of a Spitfire to be called “The Penang Chinese Spitfire” for presentation as a gift to the Imperial133 words
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Advertisement97 1941-02-26 5 DIET FOR FINICKY CHILDREN 1 ->n't always naughtiness that H,i d children go oil their food. It often Nerviness,” tired diges- H J the need for the stimulus of Palatable easily digested food "’ffiteky children respond very readiHorllcks They love its flavour, keeps them regular and provides «Wxmdant nourishment in97 words
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Miscellaneous199 1941-02-26 5 SPfe Penang’s Most mJ KJ MI Luxurious B JL-* A Theatre 4 SILO W S TOO 4 Y AT 1.00. 3.30, 6.15 9.30 P.M. Reduced Price* For Matins Fjffonnances Free lasts Sospeuded Here Is The “ROBIK HOOD" Of The Dwarfing AU Past Achievements Of The Adventure-screen WARNER BROS.’ Greatest Adveuturv199 words
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Miscellaneous369 1941-02-26 5 O X 1 IX CI FVN FROLIC STADIUM rriday, 28th February 1941 PRESENTING TO YOU BY PUBLIC DEMAND THE CLASSIC FIGHT OF 1941 Nai Boon Mah (WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF PENANG) (Conqueror of Speedy Hassan) VS. (12-2 MIN. RDS.) David Dharmaraj (LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION OF PERAK) Conqueror of Speedy Hassan for Penang’s369 words
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Miscellaneous112 1941-02-26 5 r u D d O rxW (Fl_ wonpi ep OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS 20tH CENTVRY-FUX PRESENTS Ihe Grandest Musical Romance Of The Year TODAY' AS ALWAYS THEY" MARCH TO THE TUNES OF TIN PAN ALLEY the musical OUR Es4c 'W C ZT THE MUSI m lhe moot f o/ 1C112 words
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Miscellaneous173 1941-02-26 5 QUEEN’S I 3 SHOWS TOSMY 3. 6.30 9.30 P.M. ANOTHER ONE OF OUR O(TV> STANDING CHINESE PICTUBBS “SENG SEE HOON” With TAN EAN EAN AND ONG INN! OPENS TOMORROW S SHOWS AT 3. 6.15 A »3» PAL LOVELY EXOTIC AI.LVBtNO DOROTHY LAMOUR RETURNS IN ANOTHER TRICMTK A TYPHOON OF LOVE173 words
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Article522 1941-02-26 6 IVIARSHAL Petain has re--1 1 formed his Cabinet and the significant thing aliout it is not the choice of Ministers for the various portfolios but the fact that Laval, in spite of strong German pressure, has been left out again. This should settle all doubts raised522 words
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Article98 1941-02-26 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA: "Seng See Hoon” iChmese picture). 3, 6 30 and 9.30 pm. ODEON CINEMA: “Tin Pan Alley” with Alice Faye and Betty Grable. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m M.WESTTC CINEMA: "Lightnin’ Bill Carson and "Ride, Ranger, Ride.” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. REX CINEMA: Errol98 words
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Article446 1941-02-26 6 ThLs Petrol Rationing DUMOUR has us beaten these days. First it’s petrol rationing, then its an increase in petrol duty and then back again io petrol rationing. A couple of «lays ago, I asked readers to take this rumour with a pinch of salt. Now that it446 words
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1351 1941-02-26 6 SINGAPORE BASE JUSTIFIES THE BELIEFS OF ITS BUILDERS 4 four-{M>wer alliance in the Pacific is suggested by the Chinese newspaper “Ta Kung Pan,” which expresses the view that the combined strength of Britain, America. I) EJ. and Australia should Is* able to check Japan’s1,351 words
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Advertisement91 1941-02-26 6 WHEN IN i PENANG OR IPOH I VISIT OUR FULLY LICENSED Refreshment Rooms. HOT OR COLD Tiffins AND EXCELLENT SERVICE. TELEPHONE 335 DOCTORS CHOOSE HUMANISED THITOOD FOE THEIR OWN y v '7' .-u&f Doctor's name uM* /W y published.} yjw i 3 K fe* gg gb gB L c IRHSMESSms91 words
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Advertisement28 1941-02-26 6 zTi CORDIALS Z/ X-Z OROS LEMOS HALF HALF LIME JUICE GRAPEFRUIT LEMOS BARLEY AN EXCEIJJ.NT HEALTHFUL REFRESHING DRINK Obtainable from all Provision Stores. Agent»:— Henry Waugh Co., Ltd.28 words
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Advertisement46 1941-02-26 6 ilk p zx j* n -Z IKUMS RMfB «WMII WWBI BL'MGAW R» PENAM6. For your convenience send your tyree to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121 R z Aall r YftEs! C* Z '>’•««« W W£ PAY ro f 5 fKM fASTffIN TY«€ COMCAN»46 words
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701 1941-02-26 7 province to start PLATOON SOON rp r L.D.C. IN PENANG WAS STARTED AT THE END OF I LAST YEAR WITH A SMALL NUCLEUS OF EX.-SER-'H'EMEN. THE E.A.S.M. PENANG BRANCH WERE ASK- TO NOMINATE A LOCAL COMMANDER. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE L.D.C. ITS DUTIES701 words
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45 1941-02-26 7 The total of the War Fund in North Malaya is $1,491,500.33. made up of Penang $952,674. 22 and Perak $538,826.11. Fhe only donation received in Penang yesterday was a sum of SI 00 from the Penang Catholic Benevolent Association.45 words
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Article311 1941-02-26 7 Errol Flynn At His Best The cutlass-and-cannon drama is an infallible source of popular, unreiiective entertainment, «and Errol Flynn’s latest film, “The Sea Hawk,” judged by that standard, is no disap pointment. AH four shows yesterday at the Rex. where the picture is now showing,311 words
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Article94 1941-02-26 7 M.C.P. And Harbour Board Decision On Fires The following agreement made with the Penang Harbour Board was confirmed by the Municipal Commissioners yesterday: "In the event of the Municipal Fue Brigade being called upon to assist m extinguishing fires afloat, the Penang Harbour Board undertakes to make good94 words
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Article132 1941-02-26 7 Judgment Reserved Judgment was reserved in the Supreme Court yesterday in a matter concerning trie will of the late Mr Lun Boon Haw. a Penanir millionaire. Lim Kean Tuan, a grand-nephew of the deceased was the applicant, his claim being for the income oi two shares132 words
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Article169 1941-02-26 7 This incident shows how "democratic is the Australian Army isays the Straits Times). At an up-country resthouse on Saturday the Colonel Commanding one of the units, and a Major, his second in command, sat down to lunch When the soup was served the Colonel remembered that his motorcar169 words
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77 1941-02-26 7 The following telegram has been received by H. F the Governor. Chairman, Malaya Patriotic Fund, from the Lord Mayor of London, pertaining to the latest gift of £25,000 for air raid victims: “My heartfelt thanks magnificent contribution Malaya Patriotic Fund to my 21ir Raid77 words
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Article202 1941-02-26 7 Hockey Between C.K.C. Ladies Veterans Trie Charity Hockey Match in aid oi the Spitfire Fund between the CR.C Ladies and the Veterans of Penang realised $236, being the gross proceeds from the sales of tickets and auction of a Spitfire Model. The C.R C. Ladies’202 words
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301 1941-02-26 7 (To the Editor, Finang Gazette) Sir, Dr- Smith has done well to draw attention to the unsatisfactory conduct of members of the public using the trolley bus service. I daresay there would be greater efficiency if, instead of stopping al) along the route to301 words
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Article82 1941-02-26 7 A.R.P. (k monstrations to the pvnane public were continued at al) centres yesterday when instructions in combating •he fire tomb end the correct way of handling the various equipment were demonstrated to the public. Tl.c Jelutong Group held another demonstration at the -Jaiay Vernacular School at Jelutcng yesterday82 words
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Article24 1941-02-26 7 The Municipal Commissioners have approved passages for Mr. and Mis T Rogers by air to New Zealand and back.24 words
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205 1941-02-26 7 Absconded With $29,000 From Telok Anson (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Today. hOK ItOOl, formerly accountant in charge of the Teluk Anson branch of the Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation, was sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justice Gordon Smith at th e Perak205 words
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Article52 1941-02-26 7 London, Feb. 25. The International Rubber Regulation Committee to= day fixed the following per= ventage of basic quotas for 1941 as the permissible ex= portable amount: for April, May and June 100 per cent. —Renter. (The quota for the first quarter of 1941 is 10052 words
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Article459 1941-02-26 8 Usued by the Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 26th February, 1941 issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/0 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 6/3 6/6c £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/0c 5/0 Ayer Hitam 19/0 20/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0 67$ 0.721 £1 Bangrin Tm 13/0 14/0 $1459 words
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Article254 1941-02-26 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.10 1.15 Alor Gajaii 0.75 0.80 AmaL Malay 165 1.70 Ayer Hitam 0.85 0.90 Ayer Molek 1.021 1074 k Ayer Pauas 0.97$ 1.021 Bassett 9.38 0.40 Batii Lintang 1.00 1.05 Bedford 0 80 0.85 Bcnta 0.90 093 BoreUi 1.32$ 140 Broga 0 6*> 0.60 Brunt254 words
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Article352 1941-02-26 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 vAust) N.Z. Mln Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.87$ 1.92$ 2 Alex Brick 7J% Fret 3.16 2.15 5 B. M T. 7.75 8.00 £5 diartered Bank £Bs £Bs £1 Con. T. 6. Ord 16/6 17/0 £1 Con. T. fcj. 7% Fret. I?'9352 words
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Article199 1941-02-26 8 MINING Dividend p^ )ks CVxse Payable Austral Amalgamated id. div &> lid. Bonus (total 4sd. p share) Austral Malay I9d div. 9d. bonus» (total of 1/6<L) 4-14.3.41 14 3.41 Hong Fatt Tin 14% Int. 10% 1-10.3.41 10.3.41 Hongkong Tin 225% A 5% Int. LT 12 3.41199 words
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1140 1941-02-26 8 HOW SCHEME WILL BE OPERATED IN PENANG From Saturday. March 1, petrol will be rationed throughout Malaya. Mr. T. W. Douglas, Rationing Officer for Penang and Province Wellesley, has made the following statement on the scheme as it will be applied to these1,140 words
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Article103 1941-02-26 8 Accounts for first period to June 30, 1940 (company was formed April 14, 1939), show purchase cost of leasehold property £8.517, net expenditure £13,798, debtors £123, preliminary expenses £493. cash £2.458, balance-sheet total £25,390. Issued capital, £23,909. A special sub-committee, consisting of Mr. Lim Chong Pang and103 words
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Article97 1941-02-26 8 Mine statistics for the first halt of Feb 1941. Katu Tin 275 hours run, 59.000 cubic yards treated, Tin ore won 430 piculs. Renonc Consolidated Tin 303 hours run, 112.000 cubic yards treated, Tin ore won 352 piculs. Ratrut Basin Tin 271 hours run 31,000 cubic yards treated.97 words
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Article142 1941-02-26 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot" ,276. 0. 0. £279. 0. 0 "Forward” £272. 5 0 £273 10. 0 SINGAPORE: "Spot" $136.00 $136 75 Business done 50 tons 25 tons PENANG: "Spot” $136.00 $136 75 RUBBER: LONDON: "Spot” 13 l|Bd. 13d"Forward" 13 l|Bd 13 l|l6d Tone Quiet Very142 words
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Advertisement201 1941-02-26 8 BANKS j OUR SERVICES ARE I AT YOUR DISPOSAL J To keep abreast with the J progress of economic deve- lopments, no business concern can afford not to V take advantage of the W multifarious services offered by a reputed 9 banking institution with ■j years of financial S experience.201 words
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Article264 1941-02-26 9 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1941. Postage Latest Time of Destination Letters Postcards Superscription Plusting at Penang per oz. each Ordinary Regn. AIR MAILS EUROPE All destinations 1.30 .65 Air to New York 1.90 .95 Air throughout Despatched by via Manila /train- t c 2.60 1.30 Air throughout )S in264 words
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50 1941-02-26 9 Buenos Aires. Seventeen British seamen and a passenger from a British merchant ship torpedoed off Ireland have arrived in Buenos Aires aboard a British steamer, it is announced by the British Embassy in Buenos Aires. The Embassy refused to disclose the name of the ship.50 words
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Miscellaneous3029 1941-02-26 9 HIL PENANG CHUNGKING BSBI W I ZHJ 6.08 mc/s (49 3 m.) XGOY '3I.C metres I p.m. 220 ajn for the press in Chinese B. W B I 5.30 Indian. Programme XGOX (19.7 metres). 5.40 News in Tamil 8-50 a m News and Talks in English. €.05 News in Malay.3,029 words
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Miscellaneous556 1941-02-26 9 PENANG ZHJ 6.08 me, s <493 m.) PM. 5.30 E.dian Programme 5.40 News m Tamil 555 Malay Programme. 6.05 News in Malay. 6.20 BBC. News <Retroadcast) 6.35 BBC. Talk < Rebroadcast) 6.50 Chinese Programme 655 News in Hokkien A Cantonese 7.20 News in Thai 7.35 Variety. 8.20 8.8. C. News556 words
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Miscellaneous59 1941-02-26 9 N( as in Arabic. 8.55 European Music.t 905 News Commentary in Dutch. 9,20 News in Hindustani. Relayed from London. 945 Hindustani Music.t 10.00 Close down. SYDNEY VLQ 9.61 Mc/s (31.2 mJ (From 8.35 pan. to 9.50 pan.) 840 pm. Programme and News in French 9.05 Programme and News in EngLsh.59 words
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394 1941-02-26 10 HIPPER CLASS CRUISER THE CHIEF OBJECTIVE London, Feb. 25 A heavy attack on the docks at Brest was made by the R.A.F. last night, it is learned in London. Last night’s heavy raid on Brest was the forty-first and fourth night in succession—Reuter. - 394 words
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Article150 1941-02-26 10 —Reuter. \azis Blame Transport Crisis New York, February 25. Berliners no longer buy sausages fearing that this pre-war staple German diet is now made from dogmeat, says Mr. E. R. Noderer of the “Chicago Tribune” who has just returned from Berlin. The German capital, he declares,—Reuter. - 150 words
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43 1941-02-26 10 GERMAN PLANES FOR RUMANIA ITALY Reuter. Belgrade, Feb. 25. Large reinforcements of the Luftwaffe left Austria for Rumania and Italy in the past few days, according to reliable reports received here. Units of the ground staff have also been going to lialv Reuter.Reuter. - 43 words
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1219 1941-02-26 10 WELL PREPARED TO MEET HITLER’S THREAT London Replies To Cascade Of Falsehoods London, Feb. 25 Britain’s awareness of the menace of the coming submarine campaign, her preparations for a hard fight and determination to endure until the threat is defeated forms the keynote of’—Reuter. - 1,219 words
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199 1941-02-26 10 —Reuter Tokyo Denies Breakdown BANGKOK. FEB. 25. A COMMUNIQUE STATES THAT THE THAI-INDO-CHINA TRUCE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TEN DAYS TILL 10 AM. (BANGKOK TIME) MARCH 7.—REUTER. SETTLEMENT IMMINENT Tokyo. February 25 The settlement of the Thailand-French Indo-China border dispute is imminent, according to a statement•.—Reuter - 199 words
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Article98 1941-02-26 10 —Reuter. ailing Policy Adopted By Chinese Banks Shanghai, February 25. A waiting policy is reported to have been adopted by most leading Chinese banks in foreign areas in Shanghai following the warning splashed in Wang Ching-weis Central "China Daily News” that financial fii ms would be charged with—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article76 1941-02-26 10 .—Chinese Central News To Pax isit To Chungking Shortly Chungking, Feb.2o. Mr. Aw Boon Haw. the multi-mil-lionaire Chinese patent medicine manufacturer from Singapore and Messrs. B S. Fong and Lee Sing Ku, overseas Chinese leaders from the United States and Hongkong respectively, are expected tu pay.—Chinese Central News - 76 words
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Article64 1941-02-26 10 —Router. Captain Boyd Promoted Rear-Admiral London. Feb. 25. In recognition cf the part played by the aircraft carrier. Illustrious, m the attack on Taranto last November and in reputing the attack later in dive-bomb-ers. her Commander. Captain D. W. Boyd, has been promoted Rear-Admiral. The news was—Router. - 64 words
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Article57 1941-02-26 10 —Reuter. Deputation Received By King Boris Sofia, February 25. King Boris is receiving this morning a deputation representing all disbanded political parties except Fascist and pro-Gernian parties led by M. Tzankov These parties have presented a petition asking for an audience and stating that they wish—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article49 1941-02-26 10 .—Reuter. German Claim Being Investigated Washington. Feb 25. The German claim to have sunk, a steamer called "Canadian Cruiser” is being investigated, Mr. Sumner Welles, Assistant Secretary of State, said yesterday. The steamer was said to be flying a United States flag and carrying United States markings.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article41 1941-02-26 10 —Reuter. Melbourne, February 25 The formation of a uniformed Women’s Royal Australian Air Force Auxiliary is announced by Mr. McEwen, Air Minister. The Australian “W.A.A.F.” will do wireless, teleprinter and ground duties, receiving two-thirds of men's pay.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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183 1941-02-26 10 Lease lend Bill To Get By Next Week —Reuter. Txik OF FILIBIsTER New York. Feb. *>s There is renewed talk of fili buster (obstruction) against the and Lend Bill, according to re ports from Washington. One opposition Senator w' not disclosed, said flatly that be filibuster. He declared thaber cf—Reuter. - 183 words
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Article23 1941-02-26 10 Reuter Chungking, February 25. Sir A Clark-Kerr British Ambas. sador to China, is leaving Chungking today by aeroplane f: HcngkongReuter - 23 words
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398 1941-02-26 10 To Recommend More American Aid To Chiang Chungking, Feb. 25 Mr. Laughlin Currie and Mr. Emile Despres, members of the United States economic mission to China, are expected to leave here by air on Thursday on their return journey to Washington —Reuter. ijf auivivxcu, —Chineseijf auivivxcu, —Chinese Central News. - 398 words
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Advertisement125 1941-02-26 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE due to arrive PRES. MADISON Mar J* X PRES. BUCHANAN (via Panama) Mar 13 x PRES. JOHNSON (via Panama) Apl J PRES. GRANT ApL 7 PRES. JACKSON ApL 8 PRES. HARRISON Apl 19 X PRES. FILLMORE (via Panama) A P L 24 PRES. HAYES Apl 29125 words
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2026 1941-02-26 11 holding on to principles like crusaders of old Mrs. F. N. Sy er Re-elected President Tb< annual general meeting of the Y.W.C.A., Penang, was held a t the knglo-Cbinese Girls’ School at 5 p.m. yesterday with Mrs. F. N. Sy er. the President, in the2,026 words
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Article429 1941-02-26 11 Mrs. Hindi s Address At Meeting An inspiring address on the war work oi the Y.W.C.A in England and other parte of the world was given Mrs. I Hinch. President. Y.W.C.A., Malaya, at: the annual meeting of the Penang Y.W C.A. at the Anglo-Chmcse Girls’429 words
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Article79 1941-02-26 11 A letter received in Singapoie fr<m the Hadhramaut. the legion cf southern Arabia which is the homeland of most Aiabs living in Malaya and the Netherlands Indies, praises the Arabic broadcasts from the Singapore station. This coi respondent says the Singapore station is well known in79 words
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1104 1941-02-26 11 Maximum Reduction To Be Gradually Effected A talk on petrol rationing in Malaya by Mr. H. C. R. Rendle. the Competent Authority for Oil in Malaya, was broadcast last night from Singapore. Following is the text of the broadcast i It has been found1,104 words
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411 1941-02-26 11 In a fast game of football on ther S.X.I. ground yesterday, the Old Xavenans’ Association narrowly beat the Leicester Regiment by the odd goal in three. The Soldiers had as mucti of the exchanges as their opponents. Both the goalkeepers gave a fine display, especially411 words
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Advertisement51 1941-02-26 11 3 M 9 NEW SHIPMENT!! CHINESE CARPET 47 Pcs. GLORIOUS COLOURS DESIGNS ALL SIZES AT P ARM ANAND’S OF COURSE Quality Tells Long After \The .Price Is Forgotten. tea sets SArvEBS and a M trays ’MH silver s ANu —.-T-ys-? EJPJi’.S. P. H. HENDRY, K. LUMPUR. I'’ENANG SINGAPORE. 1 u51 words
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348 1941-02-26 12 NUTCRACKER IN GOOD FORM Julieta And Boy Cullen Fast Improving (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. THE going has been rendered yielding at the track this morning, due to heavy rain yesterday afternoon. The second and third tracks were thrown open for348 words
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Article407 1941-02-26 12 Growing Number Of Deserting Italians TEMPO OF WAR LIKELY TO INCREASE Khartoum, I'ub. 2G. WZ ITH the tentacles of the British forces thrusting like an octopus ever deepei into the heart oi Abyssinia, it appears that the tempo ot this campaign is likely to increase as.—Reuter. - 407 words
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Article174 1941-02-26 12 Exaggerated And l ar From Truth Berlin, February 25. The German Navy has sunk over 250,000 tons of merchant shipping during the last few days, says a High Command communique. Submarines sunk 125,000 tons of shipping in a strongly protected convoy, in--riuding .an escorting auxiliary cruiser. Other174 words
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Article61 1941-02-26 12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRU ARY 26 «TIN; Penang $133.75 Business done 50 Cons Singapore $133.75 •ÜBBER: Penang Spot 36’c Singapore Spot 36Ac -COPRA: 6und-ied 3 00 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $8 00 senen; *!CE: ir SC?ed 775 SeUerc Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.94 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $9.5261 words
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Article401 1941-02-26 12 PROGRESS OF SCHEME 4 ’The total length of sewers constructed in 1940 was 21.06 X feet or 4 miles, bringing the total now laid up to 155,294 feet or nearly 30 miles”, said the Municipal President. Mr. J. A. Black, yesterday when giving his401 words
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1108 1941-02-26 12 Third Lowest Tenderer Awarded 1 Contract “I sure all of us are tired of this never-ending controversy over the present granite supply contract,” said Mr. Corrie Grumitt at yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners when moving an amendment to a motion by Dr.1,108 words
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Article99 1941-02-26 12 \\<t Raja vs rMlands Parties A tennis match between the Ayei Raja Road Party and the Westlands Pai ty played at Mi. Gurchuian Singh's Courts on February 23 and 24 resulted jas follows The Ayer Raja Road Party players are mentioned first. L Natarajan beat Dr N. H99 words
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Advertisement468 1941-02-26 12 NOTICE THE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS 1358 U’ETROI. CONTROL» ORDER 136». In exercise of the powers conferred I upon me by Regulations 54 o* the I Emergency Regulations 1358, I hereby give notice that the Emergency Regulation 135 S (Petrol Control) Order 1360 restricting the sale ot Petrol is to be bi468 words
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Advertisement430 1941-02-26 12 SubscriptTn for and Sunday Gwt? 8 PINANG GAZETTE a q j Delivery Monthly $2 50 t? S Fcretei Quarterly 7.50 Half-Yearly 15.00 yJ'JJ 12.(X) 30.00 30* 24 (x, SUNDAY GAZETFE 48 V al 88 4*' Delivery p Quarterly $i. 25 Half-Yearly 2.5 b VnS Yearly s w JOO ADVERTISEMENT RATES430 words
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