Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 August 1940
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Title Section21 1940-08-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY -i:- Vol. XCVLLL FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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224 1940-08-09 1 Proposal Put Forward By Viceroy OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PARTIES TO CO-OPERATE Hitlerism The Common Enemy LONDON, AUGUST 9. N IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS DOMINION V STATUS FOR INDIA IS HOW THE PRESS GENERALLY REGARDS THE PROPOSALS PUT FORWARD YESTERDAY. BOTH IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONSReuter. - 224 words
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99 1940-08-09 1 —Reuter Arrival At Bermuda Yesterday Bermuda, August 9. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor re smiling and looked very fit when hey came ashore on Thursday. ''he visit was described as private and infoi mal. 1! Governor, the Commander West indies Squadron, Admiral Sir Charles—Reuter - 99 words
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Article76 1940-08-09 1 ‘I uter. London, August 8. Air Ministry communique states 'terday R.A.F. bombers carried ■>ught attacks on enemy-occupied ■•les of Cherbourg and Hamin Holland. >ght, our bombers though ham- ga.in by poor weather, attacked ’Uig oil plant, Kiel dockyards and depots at Hamm and a number lodromes•* ‘I uter. - 76 words
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Article218 1940-08-09 1 .—Reuter Trying To Divert Attention London, August 8. General De Gaulle. in a world broadcast from London, dedart'd that these guilty of having lost the hattie of France were men who neglected to remodel the French Army and suit it to mechanised war. He gave this.—Reuter - 218 words
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Article127 1940-08-09 1 .—Reuter. Britain's Resources Sufficient London, August 8 A suggestion that nurses brought from overseas on an organised plan should supplement trained nurses available here, in view of the possibility of heavy civilian casualties, was mentioned by Mr. Malcolm Macdonald, in a written reply to a question in.—Reuter. - 127 words
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295 1940-08-09 1 Premier Expresses Desire Of Friendship Willi Neighbours Bucharest, August 9. The anti-Jewish campaign is being intensified. Twelve journalists from the leading newspapers, including the editor of a well known Liberal journal, have been arrested “for spreading tendentious news against the State.” Reuter According to aReuter - 295 words
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Article150 1940-08-09 1 —Reuter. Western Desert Front Quiet Cairo, August 8. A communique states that the Italians have halted in their drive across British .Somaliland. It says: “As an- ticipated, enemy columns have halted after capturing Hargeisa. Odjerna and an air reconnaissance revealed little movement around these places.” The—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article144 1940-08-09 1 —8.0. W. Not Practicable At The Moment Rugby, August 8. The desirability of personal discussions with Dominion Ministers, whenever possible, as a method of facilitating the closest possible co-operation between the war effoi ts of the members of the British Commonwealth was raised in the House of—8.0. W. - 144 words
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Article105 1940-08-09 1 «EUTER. Strong Protest To Be Lodged LONDON. AUGUST 3. IT LS LEARNED LN AUTHORITATIVE QUARTERS IN LONDON, SAYS REUTER’S DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT, THAT THE BRITISH LEGATION IN BUCHAREST IS MAKING A STRONG PROTEST ABOUT THE RECENT MOLESTATION BY THE RUMANIAN POLICE OF A MESSENGER EMPLOYED BY THE—«EUTER. - 105 words
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Article108 1940-08-09 1 —Reuter. Talks To Begin In Two Days Bucharest, August 8. Negotiations with regard to Bulgarians' territorial claims against Rumania are expected to begin at Craiova in the next two days. The Bulgarian delegates, headed by M. Popoff, the Foreign Minister, arrived in Bucharest this morning, and—Reuter. - 108 words
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260 1940-08-09 1 Modified To Meet Members' Views, Says Giancellor London, August 8. In the House of Commons in the committee stage of the Finance Bill, Mr. Pethwick Lawrence said that misgivings of the Labour Party in regard to the Purchase Tax were by no means removed,—Reuter - 260 words
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Advertisement20 1940-08-09 1 lr"T’ a H Icow*' MS* CATE Kr Malaya <£ Penang.— M*'* USPENSARY LTD., Et p enB ng and I P° h20 words
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Advertisement34 1940-08-09 1 wEsSm QEsrf Agents for North Malaya A GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY Penang and Ipoh. TODAY I AND TOMORROW z Bigger Bargains than ever for last 2 days of Sale. i .1. ’I WHTTEAWAYS PENANG i"' ■•\v >34 words
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Article, Illustration901 1940-08-09 2 RESPONSIBILITY TO BE LEFT TO INDIANS THEISEI® Important Statement By Mr. Amery CERTAIN CHANGES TO BE MADE NOW London, August 8. Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary for India, informed the House of Commons this afternoon of the statement of the intentions of His—Reuter - 901 words
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Article627 1940-08-09 2 Raiders Put To Flight: Nine Shot Down London, August 8. i 'T'llF Air Ministry announced this afternoon :—“During an attack on shipping in the Channel this morning, a number of engagenien ts took place between our fighters and enemy aircraft. Further reportsconfirm that at least six—Reuter. - 627 words
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Article26 1940-08-09 2 .—BOW. London. August 7. Mr. L. S. Amery. Secretary for India, was received in audience by the King at Buckingham Palace today.—B Ow..—BOW. - 26 words
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113 1940-08-09 2 —Reuter. Washington, August 8 Mr Morgenthau disclosed that British veterans of the '’Flanders pocket” were. helping to adapt United States military tanks to modern war development. He said that the British BrigadierGeneral Pratt, as the official go-between on the Anglo-American contract negotiations,—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article48 1940-08-09 2 —Reuter London, August 7 In the House of Commons, asked for information on the present whereabouts and attitude of the Belgian Government, Mr. Butler told the House that Lord Halifax was awaiting certain information. In the he preferred not to give a detailed reply.—Reuter.—Reuter - 48 words
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Article27 1940-08-09 2 BOW London, August 7. The Secretary lor Air told the Commons that the balloon barrage is being steadily extended in all parts of the country.—BOW - 27 words
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Article101 1940-08-09 2 —Reuter. London, August 8. CIR KINGSLEY WOOD, in the House of Commons, announced that in consequence of the additional taxation on tobacco and beer as well as the increased postal and railway charges and increases in the cost of living, an increase of sixpence daily would—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article139 1940-08-09 2 —Reuter. Received By M. Molotov On Wednesday Moscow, August 6. M Molotov received Sir Stafford Cripps on Wednesday evening. L*ate the previous day Sir Stafford Cripps bad had a brief interview with the Foreign Trade Commissar, M Mikoyan. Reuter. QUESTIONS IN COMMONS London, August 7. Mr Butler,—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article24 1940-08-09 2 Reuter Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 8. The British Embassy denies the reports ol a naval battle in South Atlantic.Reuter - 24 words
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533 1940-08-09 2 tendon, August 8. ITIIE British, it is stated authoritatively in London. will probably make a stand in defence of Berbera along the range of hills—reaching 6,000 feet—south of the port. The hills lie from 35 to 40 miles from Berbera and—BOW, - 533 words
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Advertisement81 1940-08-09 2 Appetites gladly respond to the invigorating tonic properties of CHIVERS <E>lDr (SngliSi) MARMALADE CHEERS S^> NS LTD THE ORCHARD FACTORY. HISTON CAMBRIDGE. FNG I Try also Chivers' Jams, Jellies, Canned Fruits and egetahles. I Agents: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO.. PENANG. J (DANCING EVERY WEDNESDAY t FRIDAY y, and SATURDAY J 181 words
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1296 1940-08-09 3 dc.m iodcn - by dc.m iodcn Reporting on the pt ogress of the great Empire Air Training Plan, Iddon gives readers, in this third despatch, a picture of the men and methods at a typical Royal Canadian Air Force station. LEFT the beehive of Jackson Building after spending1,296 words
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Article364 1940-08-09 3 I roni Models To Real Guns GIRLS INVADE AIR WORKS London. A I HIM R 5 which, until a few -"I u< < .igo turning out toy '•union and aeroplanes is now making P-‘rts for real ones. Even the niachir > o-i-d in making dolts’ ey364 words
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Article219 1940-08-09 3 He Fled, says M.P. London. Questions were asked in the House of Commons the other day about a German-born British knight. Sir Robert Mayer. Mr. John Morris Conservative member for Salford, said Sir Robert Mayer, a naturalised Briton, fled the country to America during the Munich219 words
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Article235 1940-08-09 3 Ex-police Inspector's Last Request Weymouth. Mr. Eustace Martyn, ex-police inspector and member of Weymouth Town Council, who died at the age ot 73, left these instructions in his will: “When I am dead, let my burial be as simple as possible. I wish to be taken235 words
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Article82 1940-08-09 3 London. Mrs. Lizzie Draper, of Oakfieldavenue, Harrow, was held by the Court of Appeal not to have committed a breach of a “non-molestation” clause in her separation deed by writing to her husband’s employers after he had stopped payments to her. Lord Justice Mackinnon82 words
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Article82 1940-08-09 3 London. The University authorities at St. Andrews. Fifeshire, are the first to plan a war memorial in the present conflict. The University Court have agreed that the two bells hanging in the tower of St. Salvator’s College should be recast, and that one should be82 words
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Article145 1940-08-09 3 London. m pictures in the exhibiliety 1 iety of Women Artists Institute Galleries in Pic- n j v five have any relacaflHO' iD" 1 women who have painted shown only the quieter of waiting for something Phe others are pictures of •hildren. landscapes and womea145 words
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Article192 1940-08-09 3 London. SiJntj. Hawkins House, aged 54. a labour exchange employee, of Big Barnlane. Mans: eki. was fined tlO, with £5 ss. costs, at Mansfield for spreading a rumour which he said he had heard on the German radio. Mi. Ft k Marchant, prosecuting, said192 words
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Article107 1940-08-09 3 London. An Italian woman who shouted "Heil Hitler” was said by the Chief Constable of Middlesbrough. Mr. A. E Edwards, to have set the spark which started the rowdyism during the round-up of Italians in the town. Ice-cream parlours and an icecream factory were wrecked107 words
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Article369 1940-08-09 3 Round L p Of "Tourists New York. AZIS in the Americas are working out a plan for the eventual invasion of Uruguay with the help of German groups in Argentina and Brazil, according to reports from Monte Video. Several Nazis arrested recently had plans, documents,369 words
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419 1940-08-09 3 New Regime Vi ants Foreign Concessions Shanghai. “Retrocession of foreign concessions and abolition of extraterritorial rights must be effected before the danger attending the settlement of the question of Indo-China and the Netherlands East Indies has developed, and also before Germany, Italy and other Powers419 words
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Advertisement17 1940-08-09 3 The Fifth Column Be Discreet About the Fleet STOP PRESS “Talk About Tiger Instead” Advt. of TIGER“BEER17 words
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Article696 1940-08-09 4 CHINESE SENTENCED TO NINE MONTHS Kuala Lumpur. SENTENCE of nine months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on a Chinese named Siew Ah Ming, who was convicted on Tuesday by Mr. W. J. Thorogood. the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, of using as genuine a cheque which he696 words
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Article204 1940-08-09 4 Case .Against Cafe Proprietor Singapore. “This is. I submit, a highly technical offence, for while playing a piano in the restaurant is permissible, if a violinist accompanies the piano, then it becomes a musical performance for which a permit is necessary. said the defence counsel during a204 words
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Article240 1940-08-09 4 ALLEGED FAKED ACCIDENTS Kuala Lumpur. Two charges of cheating were preferred against a Chinese named Saw Sim Chuan. who appeared before Mr. W. J. Thorogood (First Magistrate. Kuala Lumpur' on Wednesday in the Police Court. The accused acted as sub-agent for rhe Eagle Star Insurance Company,240 words
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Article219 1940-08-09 4 < CHAUFFEUR is not covered by his employer's <w insurance policy if the employer is awarded damages against him alter a crash Two Lords Justices decided this in the London Court of Appeal recently. They held that Miss Merle Oberon's chauffeur, Sidney James Digby, against219 words
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Article171 1940-08-09 4 Sold Sugar Above Fixed Price Singapore. The proprietors and two salesmen of two local provision stores were convicted and fined in the Singapore fifth court on Tuesday for offences under Food Control Regulations. In the first case. K. P. Assainah. the proprietor, and K. K. Mydin Kutti.171 words
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932 1940-08-09 4 FURTHER EVIDENCE AT COURT MARTIAL OF OFFICER Singapore. FURTHER evidence was given on Wednesday at the Court Martial of Captain (Surveyor of. Works) Robert Charles Loveday, R.E., on 25 charges, which began at Tanglin on Tuesday, and is expected to last at least three932 words
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Article274 1940-08-09 4 London. i 4 WIFE who fought for her home.” -A was how Mr. Justice Hodson described a woman in the Divorce Court recently. Mrs. Emma Sabina Watson, of May-field-road. Sutton. Surrey, alleged misconduct by her husband. Mr. Frank Ernest Watson, an estate developer, with274 words
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Article442 1940-08-09 4 War News I n Romanised Malay It is suggested thu. r lders sh cut out this news in and hand it to M, m embfr their households, this r pins b the Malay population •nformed' the progress of the w f hese Wul news bulletins will h- Liblish ed ‘rt442 words
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Article71 1940-08-09 4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9. 1940. MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time Posting AIR MAffS Mails for Medan Batavia Centrum 9 a.m. SatuiW 10th Mails for Ipoh Kuala Lumpur Singapore 1.30 pm. Sat»» h 10th mstMails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa. Egypt. Burma. Bangkok Hongkong Saigon U.S.A. Great Britain (via71 words
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Advertisement106 1940-08-09 4 FURNITURE "Tubecraft” Tables, Chairs, Stools, Bedsteads, Cots, Revolving Office Chairs, Shop and Hospital equipment are made in either Chromium or Stove Enamel finish. Special designs made to order for sufficient quantities. Write for descriptive folder “F” Agents Kee Huat Radio Co., 24, Beach Street, Penang. (NACET Buy Nacet end avoid106 words
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Advertisement15 1940-08-09 4 &E&T&OYS ALL F fS U ~L* j JknMi Asiatic Petroleum Co. fS.SJ Ltd. r -8115 words
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Miscellaneous18 1940-08-09 4 AH in a Day’s Work—»«e* gfasna HAT TO LAll< > have, to r _> r 2 \IAQ6M I x fit/18 words
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Article24 1940-08-09 5 Ipoh. ■he duuier of the Perak Medical Pracners' Society will be held at the tel Majestic, Ipoh, tomorrow at 8 P.m.24 words
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Article745 1940-08-09 5 Judge's Remarks To Witness Ipoh ‘You are supposed to be an intelligent person. You are asked a direct question and it is tor you to give a direct reply instead of wastng the tune of the court.” remarked the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes in the Perak745 words
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Article59 1940-08-09 5 Mr. And Mrs. Kesselring To Be Entertained Ipoh. Members of tiie Anglo-Chinese School Cid Bovs’ Association will entertain Mr. R Kesselring, principal of the AngloChinese School, and Mrs. Kesselring, to a farewell function in the Association’s premises to-morrow at 5 p.m Mr. and Mrs. Kesselring will be59 words
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Article73 1940-08-09 5 Indians To Come In Line IX ith Chinese Ipoh. Sundaj is now being declared a holiday bv all Chinese business firms m Ipoh. Already several large Chinese firm* in the business sectors of Hugh Low Street and Leech Street have decided to observe the Sunday holiday.73 words
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61 1940-08-09 5 Ipoh. The Caml«ndge School Certificates and Junior Certificates of the successful cand dates of tin* Anglo-Chinese School. Ipoh will be given out at Chapel on Friday morning at 8 a.m. m the School Hall. Dr. R L. Archer of Singapore will ibe the special speaker on61 words
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Article96 1940-08-09 5 Six Tamils and a Chinese appeared before Mr. W M McCall. Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday on a charge of gaming with English playing cards in a back-lane off Victoria Street on August 7. Muthu Karpan. a hand-cart puller, stated that he was only a96 words
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Article972 1940-08-09 5 No Geological Surveys Owing To Shortage Of Staff Taiping. “Indications have been found that a payable deposit of tinore .nay exist in swampy country near the Sungei Bernam. some distance away from any known tin-field. “Until more boring has been done, however, it would be972 words
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Article449 1940-08-09 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL M. R. de Lage. French Consul-Gene-ral at Batavia, passed through Singapore on his way to French Indo-Chin a “on a two weeks’ pleasure trip.” He declined to speak on the political situation in the Netherlands Indies. The Kuala Pilah Malay section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, of which449 words
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Article115 1940-08-09 5 I poll Platoon No. 1 Beaten Batu Gajah The Batu Gajah and Tronoh Police combined team defeated the Ipoh Police Platoon No. 1. in their Inter-Police League Soccer by five aoaLs to nil. played on the tewn padang. From the start the local team proved to be115 words
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Advertisement142 1940-08-09 5 THE NEW WORLD Ladies Guest Night Tonight OPENING TONIGHT Under Special Licence FROM 11 P.M. TO 2 A.M.. \ll Shows Performing As Usual (•ate \dmission Gents, 10 cts. —Ladies Free HOW TO OVERCOME FEVER EXHAUSTION 1 now know tfiat the greatest i fever comes from the poi- sets up in142 words
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Advertisement248 1940-08-09 5 The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. Announces that during the BLACKOUT there will be no Shows at Wembley Park to-day and to-morrow. The Fun Frolic Park will be opened and all Shows will perform from 6.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m and after the Blackout from 11 p.m. to 1 ,a.m. while248 words
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Miscellaneous197 1940-08-09 5 Penang’s Most jL Luxurious v 4 Air-Conditioned 1» 1. A Theatre •d By SHAW BROS LTD Singapore. .//6WS DAILY Al ,15 9.00 P.M. NO I ing to the "BLACK-OUT” I Show starts at 9 p.in. st Thrill Picture The Screen s Ever Produced MILLION 8.C.” nited Artists Release By Latest197 words
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Miscellaneous85 1940-08-09 5 j ODĔON i QiR-conpmonep THREE SHOWS TO-DAY I j 3.00 p.m., 6.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. j FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE PHONE 4131 Fred Astaire I i HBk -ir AND I ’■L- Eleanor Powell 5 WSm f t,,k world I j t IN I i I Bl 1 I 'Jj "Broadway85 words
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Miscellaneous104 1940-08-09 5 The Best Week-end Show in TY>wu, appreciated by Young and Old alike! QUEEN’S 3 Shi pus Today and Tomorrow af 3 6 p.m. 9 p.m. MORNIN G MATIN EES TO MO R ROW AND SUNDAY AT 11.30 A.M Matinee Prices including Tax Downstairs 15, 25 and 60 cents MAX FLEISCHER,104 words
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Article495 1940-08-09 6 r pHE announcement by Mr. L. S. Amery, in the House of Commons, of the British Government’s intentions regarding the constitutional future of India, gives concrete evidence of the desire of His Majesty’s Government to do all in their power to meet the natural aspirations of495 words
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Article124 1940-08-09 6 OIMSON CINEMA “Broadway Melody of 1940 with Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell 3, 6.00 and 9 00 p.m. QLEEN’b CINEMA “Gulliver’s Travels’’ 3, 6.00 and 9 00 p.m. s > UAJEBTIC CINEMA “Paradise Jsle’” with Movita and Warren Hull 3, 6.15 9 00 p.m. REX CINEMA “One124 words
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Article365 1940-08-09 6 Last Night At The Black-Out £T beats me, but the black-out does make some people cheerful. This morning when I came to office, a colleague was humming: ....but last night, at th< black-out, 1 loved her most of all But not all people can sing the same365 words
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Article634 1940-08-09 6 I rnlay, August 9. T>EUTER’S diplomatic correspondent learns that the Japanese Naval spokesman’s .suggestion that war materials are still proceeding by the Burma Road are devoid of foundation. It is also pointed out that medical supplies, which the >4M)kesman mentioned, are not among the634 words
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Advertisement381 1940-08-09 6 1 S \\W z <**Cp* /fil %-.‘<3 U* \5?X\ 4F I O Ar zW* Z I 1 \-Uf '.rfiJ-A re WUU t J Z X > •X* BUKIT TIMAH Jackson, old boy, congratulate me. Perhaps !'m dense. but I still don i Kindly slap me on the back." understand. Forgive381 words
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Advertisement41 1940-08-09 6 KNOWN THE WORLD OVER flelliontel k\O\ BRAN» >-s /11 VJUAuwy THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in the markets AND need no further Recommendation. :o: r Fresh Stocks Received regularly by SOLB AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd., PENANG Singvporw, Ipok. Kuala l.nnapn41 words
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Advertisement44 1940-08-09 6 gw COMPANY f HE <»**•« WONf» BbBBO wouj; I, 529.TANJWKi BUXfiAH R? PENAMk For your convenience send your i < i tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 L.'ght St., Perang Phone 4121, or to our Town Representatives, the Central Shoe Store, 134 Campbell Street, Phone 2883.44 words
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142 1940-08-09 7 MOTION TO BE MOVED AT NEXT MEETING r pilE gift of a further $300,900 tn the War Fund by the < n an f Munili P al Commissioners is to he the subject of a motion to be moved by the142 words
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Article156 1940-08-09 7 Large Attenilance At b II neral The funeral of the late Mrs. Chee Wor Lok nee Cheah Sow Han took place from her residence, No. 46. Anson Road. Penang, this morning at 10.30 a.m. for interment at the Mount Erskine Cemetery. There was a large156 words
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Article104 1940-08-09 7 The preliminary enquiry into the case in. which two Chinese, Tan Chee Lay and Lee Lye Seng, face a charge of using a deadly weapon, namely an automatic pistol, at the time of committing robbery, at 1 Burmah Road j about 7 a.m. on June 18, has104 words
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Article83 1940-08-09 7 A talk on "The Spirit of Service in China was given to boys of the AngloChinese School this morning by Mr. William Yinson Lee, the Chinese manager of the National Accounting Machines National Cash Register Company, China Branch, Hongkong. Mr. Lee is a well-known public83 words
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312 1940-08-09 7 ry on Salvation Army work in Penang, the minimum re< l is $5,000 a year, writes Lieut.-Col. H. A. Lord. ‘himanding, Salvation Army, Malaya. ng an appeal for funds, Lieut.-Col. Lord says that n as ihe Salvation Army does, that all312 words
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Article57 1940-08-09 7 A contribution to the Malaya Patriotic Fund in lieu of wreath has been sent by the personnel of the Bth (S Hvy. Bty H.K.S.R.A in crcemory of the late Capt. G. C. Retz A total of $195/- was collected in connection with the above funeral of57 words
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321 1940-08-09 7 PROPOSE» by Mr. Tan Boon Thye, a. leading member of the Chmese community in Province Wellesley, and supported J o her members of different communities two preliminary in* Z S M 7 held t 0 d r USS a £?r m321 words
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Article131 1940-08-09 7 Detective’s Suspicions Aroused Lirn Aik Chor was sentenced to two months rigorous imprisonment and six j months' police super-vision by the Penang Third Magistrate, Mr W M. McCall, this morning, on his pleading guilty to a charge of theft of a saree valued $3.75 cents131 words
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Article74 1940-08-09 7 Today and tomorrow the New World will be open from 5 p.m. to 8.39, before the black-out, and from n p.m. to 2 a.m., after the black-out, under special licence. The Fun Frolic will epen its gate from 630 to 8.30. p.m and after the black-out74 words
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Article189 1940-08-09 7 Prisoner Rescued From Custody Butterworth'. The tnal «f Joseph, two Indian brothers, was concluded before Mr. R, C. Hoffman in the Police Court when both accused were convicted on all charges against them Nelson was charged with trespassing into the Railway Yard at Prai,189 words
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733 1940-08-09 7 EFFICIENT WORK OF AUXILIARY FIRE SERVICE pok the lirst ume s >nee iheir amval m the sirens were used to warn the public of the commencement and -e end of last night’s blackout, the first of the practices arranged tor three consecutive733 words
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Article407 1940-08-09 7 -WAR FI c. Pm Acknowledged 563.526 3° B 154». 00 pv 'it rival 4 Field 16.53 Sis! Nurses Mess, y Hospital 200 00 Howvs Roberts 100.00 Mrs D. Buckle 20 00 Mr a Furrer YOO.OO Mr. A J Forbo 100 00 The Subordinate Stef of Posts407 words
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Article60 1940-08-09 7 A Tamil, Anthony, against whom a r of voluntarily causing hurt was preferred this morsing claimed trial Wohe Mr. W M McCall. Penang Third Magistrate The accused was aib-ged to have assaulted one Ramayah with an iron rod at the PWJJ store in Sungei Pinang Road The60 words
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Advertisement225 1940-08-09 7 For babies from 10-24 months I Follow-on Trufood a highly nutritive food I with feeding-tables allowing for the I progressive introduction of solids I i jhv# J Ar ,nfam fed accurately with a measured amount of food during I iSHHB I 311 the StageS f *****6 months ot A carefully225 words
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Article71 1940-08-09 8 Penang, August 8, 1940 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) WUJLNC, London Demand 2/4 l/lf> New York Demand <7 Montreal Demand 51 3/4 Batavia Demand jr 1/2 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 14 1/2 Japan Demand 189 1/2 New Zealand Demand71 words
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Article25 1940-08-09 8 Estimated export of dry rubber from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for the n mil th of July 1940 totalled 49,400 tons.25 words
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Article21 1940-08-09 8 Output for the month of July, 1940: piculs Malayan Tin Dredging 2775 S. Malayan Tin Dredging 556421 words
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Article445 1940-08-09 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon to-day. NOMINAL issue ouyers sellers 4/0 Ampat Un 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amai 5/3 5/9 £1 Austral M. 35/ 37/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/6 18/6 $1 Ayer Weng 0.55 0.60 .£1 Bangnn Tin 16/6 17/6 $1 B.445 words
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Article238 1940-08-09 8 NOM INAL Issue buyer. sellers Allenby 1.05 1.10 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.95 Amal Malay 1.57$ 1.65 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Aver Molek 0.95 1.00 Ayer Pauas 1.05 1.10 Bassett O 424 0.47| Batu Lmtang 0.97$ 1.02$ Bedford 0.85 0.90 Benta 0.92$ 0.97$ Borelli 1.10 1.20 Broga 0.60 0.65 Brunei238 words
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Article313 1940-08-09 8 NOM IN*L issue buyer- «ellers A £1 (Aust* N.Z. Min Ord 22/0 23. 3 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 1.75 2.00 2 do 75% Pref 1.90 2.00 x 5 B. M. T. 7.00 150 £5 Chartered Bank £6» 457 £1 Con. T S. Ord 17/9 18/L £1 Con. T. S.313 words
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Article134 1940-08-09 8 Company Dividend Paw ble Books Close TIN Kampong Kamunting 3d. A 1/3 bonus Aug. 23 Aug. 13 Murai Tin 40% Int. Aug. 21 Aug. 19 Peninsula 2/- os. (Aust) Aug. 14 Aug. 7 Satupulo 1/- Aug. 27 Aug 16 Soutoera Kinta 125% Fin. less tax Sept.134 words
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Article380 1940-08-09 8 Small Production By Dredging The one and only dredge operating in Pahang brought to an end a long and honourable career on August 15. It belonged to Tin Bentong No Liability and was the first dredge in Malaya to be electrically operated, to be fitted with380 words
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Article142 1940-08-09 8 The Singapore Chamber of Cbmmerce Rubber Association 1497th Auction July 3i. 1940 ib tons. Catalogued 1.538.256 686.72 Ottered 1.199,427 535.46 Sold 1,014,510 452 91 London—Spot 12 5/8d New York—Spot 20 cent* PRICES REALISED cent» per ib. RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Standard Quality One lot —36 3/4 Two lots—36142 words
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Article56 1940-08-09 8 Crop returns for July:— lbs. Ayer Kuiung (F. M S.) Rubber 96,000 Badek Rubier Staffield Estate) 20,500 Bradwall (F M 3.) Rubber 50,500 Cnersonese (F.M.S.) Estates 94.000 Dennistown Rubber (Dennistown Estate) 43.5 W Highlands LowlandPara Rubber 187,000 Klabang Rubber 144.000 Krian Rubber Planta moils <58,300 Sungei Krian Rubber56 words
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Article12 1940-08-09 8 The output for July. 1940. was 2050 piculs.12 words
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Article20 1940-08-09 8 The output for the month of July 1940. was 513 piculs, Yardage worked 130,500, Hours run 62720 words
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Article1179 1940-08-09 8 Better Prices Realised MR. F. E. MAGUIRE ON PLANTING POLICY y’HE twentieth annual general meeting of the Straits Ru her Company, Ltd., was held at the registered oflice the company, 85, Gracechurch-street, London, E.C., Mr. r Maguire (the chairman) presiding. The Secretary (Mr. H. S. Pickthall) having1,179 words
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Article115 1940-08-09 8 Yesterday’s Close Previi >’ TIN: LONDON: “Spot" t 265. 15 U £266 IX “Forward" £265 15 0 £266 1 SINGAPORE: “Spot" $133.00 M3'l Business done 100 tons PENANG ‘‘Spot” $133 00 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 13d “Forward" 12 15|16d Tone Steady SINGAPORE: “Spot” 36 3|4c PENANG: “Spot” 36 3|4c115 words
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Advertisement75 1940-08-09 8 BANKS I Iwh 1 r Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer Godown j spaces to let at low rentals, f I Further particulars will be I supplied on application. t T The Indian Overseas Bank. Ltd., (Incorporated tn75 words
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Article398 1940-08-09 9 Increase In Padi Area It would be inappropriate to close this section of the report without a mention of the steps that have oeen taken to increase the production of food-stuffs, as a war measure, and of the results of what has oeen done, says the398 words
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Article936 1940-08-09 9 MR. I K. Hl BRACK’S OPEN LETTER TO BRITISH RESIDENT The Hon. the British Resident, Pahang. Kuala Lipis. Sir. I have the honour and the desire to address you in this open letter on the negation of government administration in many parts of Ulu Pahang, mainly936 words
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1049 1940-08-09 9 I nderstanding W hat England Is Defending In The War Norah Nichols, the “Christian S- ience Monitor’s” <-4>rreKf»ondent, came away from her visit to the l‘<xj Laureates quiet country home with renewed inspiration. In the article below she gives her impressions of the1,049 words
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Article92 1940-08-09 9 Alleged to have concealed himself aboard a British ship in Scotland. W A. Broadbank, a 34-year-old Englishman, pleaded gfiilty when he was charged In the Singapore third court on Tuesday. Court Inspector D. R. Cowie, who prosecuted, asked Mr. J. G. Rappoport the magistrate, not92 words
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Miscellaneous2155 1940-08-09 9 SINGAPORE I JJiwA 1 i IwSh zhl J 333 kc/s 225 m V-e*. 'i; 1 I fl K 1-15 p.m. Light Music. 1.30 Warning V i l< Mariners. Programme Summary and Atmidday Tin Copra and Rubber Priced. F 1.35 News. 5. no Recitation oi the Koran followed by a Religious2,155 words
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542 1940-08-09 10 Bombs Dropped Before Enemy Could Open Fire London. August 7 Taking advantage of a cloud formation which concealed his approach, the pilot of an R.A.F. medium bomber raided the Paris* airport at Le Bourget yesterday afternoon, states the Air Ministry News Service. Several large twin-engined– Reuter. - 542 words
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434 1940-08-09 10 Middle East Command Confident In Ability To Meet Attack Enemy’s Initial Successes Will Bring More Trouble Than Profit London, August 8 Strong Italian action in Africa has been expected, writes The Times and it is indeed a little surprising, in view of the fact that—Reuter - 434 words
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67 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. FOUR CHINESE KIDNAPPED Shanghai, Aug. 8 Terrorists were active here early today, when three kidnappings occurred in two hours, claiming four Chinese victims. At least one case is known to be political. Two Chinese were kidnapped from a hotel in the International Settlement.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article111 1940-08-09 10 WORKERS IN EAST WEST AFRICA Reuter. Abolition Of Sanctions For Breach Of Contract London, August 8. The Under-Secretary for the Colonies, answering a question in the House of Commons said that while penal sanctions for breach of contract by workers had been abolished in West African Colonies, such sanctions asReuter. - 111 words
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Article100 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. Departure In Japanese Steamer Panama. August 8. Thirty Germans, including twenty pilots and technicians formerly employed by the Geiman Scadta Aviation Company in Columbia have left for Germany via Japan, in a Japanese steamer. Following pi ess attacks against the Scadta. describing it as a—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article55 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. DAY OF PRAYER IX AMERICA Hyde Park. N. Y., Aug. 8 President Roosevelt has isisued a proclamation, setting aside Sunday. September 8. as a day of prayer when Americans of every creed and denomination should ask Cod “to grant to this land and the troubled world—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article77 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. To Take Place As I sual This ear Cairo. August 8 The Government of Saudi Arabia has issued a statement >saX;ins that the Mecca pilgrimage will take place as usual this year. It is considered that sea and land routes to Mecca, which is connected by rail—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article61 1940-08-09 10 -Reuter. Soviet F lag Hoisted On arships Moscow. August 8. The Moscow Radio states that the Soviet flag has been hoisted on Estonian warships in the port of Tallinn today, when the Estonian Navy was taken over by the Red Fleet. Fifty thousand workers demonstrated in-Reuter. - 61 words
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55 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. iolent Gunfire Heard Bx Fishermen Rome. August 8. A Madrid despatch to the Stefani Agency declares that violent gunfire has been heard in the Mediterranean south of Valencia. Fishermen believe that a naval engagement occurred between Formentera. one cf the Balearic Islands and the north—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article34 1940-08-09 10 -Reuter Cairo. August 8. Lev.a Ibrahim Atallah Pacha. King Faroukaide-de-camp, has been appointed Chief of Staff in ,-uccession to Aziz El Ma>r; Pacha... who has been placed on pension.—Reuter.-Reuter - 34 words
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Article73 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. Made ice-President Of Karelian Republic Moscow. August 8. M. Otto Kuusinen, who headed the Government set up by Moscow in captured Finnish territory after tne Soviet invasion, has been appointed VicePresident of the Soviet Union, representing the new Karelo-Finnish Federal Republic. The number of Vice-Presidents has been—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article54 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. 762 Males Out Of Total Of 865 London. August 7. Tne number of Japanese registered with the Police in this country is 865, of whom 762 are males, states Mr. Peake. Under-Secretary in the Home Office, in a written reply to Lieut.Colonel Sir T Moore—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article31 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. London. August 7. The Admiralty announce that the mine-sweeping trawler “Riverclyde” has been sunk by an enemy mine. The next-of-kin of the casualties have been informed.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article177 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. U.S. DESPATCH! ARMED SHIPS London. Ag. The United States Coastguard ha. tensified its patrol of the Greenland in case of attempts by Germany n tablish air bases there, states the u Mail's” New York correspondent. The Coastguard cutter Campbell, i equipped with heavy guns and—Reuter. - 177 words
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Article170 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. Industries Subscribe To X\a»- Fund Kampala. August 8 A sum of 4222.500 has been remittee; the Chancellor of the Exchequer a.s th. first contribution of the newly form* Uganda War Fund. Cotton interests have agreed to subscribe a shilling per bale of last year s crop—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article71 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. I S. Ships May Enter Belligerent W atcr* Washington. August 7 The House of Representatives passe and sent to the Senate legislation thorising the United States’ ships to > ter belligerent waters to evacuate chi' refugees. The House accepted the amendmentintended to assure that the child;—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article, Illustration201 1940-08-09 10 NATIONAL SPIRIT NEVER DIES Mr. Lloxd George’s Message To W elsh People LONDON, AUGUST 7. MR. LLOYD GEORGE, IN A BROADCAST MESSAU TO THE WELSH PEOPLE ON WEDNESDAY NIGH SAID: “STORM CLOUDS, WHICH HAVE BEEN GATHE ING OVER OUR COUNTRY AND THE EMPIRE. Al NOW—Reuter. - 201 words
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Article38 1940-08-09 10 —Reuter. London, August 8 A Rome radio .-tales that Mussolini will preside over an important meeting of the Italian Cabinet or. Saturday when questions of great importance to the count»’, will be discussed.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Advertisement167 1940-08-09 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE Leave Penang PRES. HARRISON Sept. 1 X PRES. HAYES Sept. 19 X PRES. POLK C> ct 10 X No Passengers NEW YORK SERVICE (via Panama) Leave Penang rUIT¥ OF SAN FRANCISCO Aug. 21 CITY OF LOS ANGELES Sept. 6 CHARLES Me CORMACK Sept. 8 Via Manilla,167 words
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Article952 1940-08-09 11 RACE 1 —2.15 p.m. )PSI '—Class 2—Division 3 —6 Furlongs ;AN 7y 900 Mr Ong Huck Lim Van Breukelen TH JP 4v 813 Mr Sim Teng Boon Major Fox lly 8.11 "Holland Kongsi" Marland BLAZE 6y 8.11 Mr. Hercules” Van Breukelen rA MBI’ **y 8.10 Mr.952 words
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Article140 1940-08-09 11 Gunboat Jack, the well-known boxer, who is now in Ceylon is starting a "Send a Plane" Fund In a letter he has written to all the leading newspapers in the East he says: "As an American who has earned ray living in British countries for140 words
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Article132 1940-08-09 11 Penang Turf Club Men s Monthly Medal i The Penang Tur: Club Men s Monthly Medal Competition will bf held on August 'l7 and 18 P.S.C. LADIES GOLF COMPETITIONS The following if. the result of the P.S.C. Ladies Biannual 18 holes •'troke competition Winner Mr.'. McDougall 53-e 56= 109132 words
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Article79 1940-08-09 11 Office-Bearers For The Year The Sepoy Lines Recreation Cluo held their annual general meeting on Wednesday, August 7. The following were-elected. office-bearers for the year 1940-41 President: Dr. S. M. Baboo Hon. Secretary Mr Gnh Teik Hock < re-elected >. Hon. Treasurer: Mr S A. Jaian. (reelected)79 words
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613 1940-08-09 11 ONE-GOAL VICTORY OVER INDIANS I hinese Lucky To Win Brilliant goalkeeping by Chong Foong Chin saved the Chinese Recreation Ciut). undefeated League champions, from defeat at the hands of the Indian Recreation Club in the last First Division soccer match of the year613 words
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Article530 1940-08-09 11 JAMAICA WIN "DI KE OF GLOUCESTER’S CTJP” Straits Settlements Third The National Rifle Association announces the results of the 1939 Overseas .303 Full Range Postal Match, instituted in 1934, which is open to teams of eight British subjects and/or British protected persons resident and stationed530 words
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Article28 1940-08-09 11 Tne Penang Chinese Football Association will meet the Penang Munici.ua! Recreation Club in the opening match of the P.F.A. Cup-tie on the Victoria Green todax28 words
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Article219 1940-08-09 11 Happy-Go-Lucky B.P. Beat Ferry Youngsters In a friendly game of badminton between the Happy-Go-Lucky B.P. and the Ferry Youngsters played on Sunday evening at the Merry Novices" court, the former team won by 6 games to 1. The following are the results. (Happy-Go-Lucky players mentioned first): Singles—Lim Chong Oo219 words
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Article54 1940-08-09 11 Spedal Kuni par-Taipi Train Ipoh. It is learnt that the Railway authorities are making arrangements to rim a sjiecial passenger train from Kampar to Taiping and hack on Saturday, August 17. for the convenience of racegoers attending the first day of the Perak Turf Club54 words
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Advertisement113 1940-08-09 11 YESTERDAY’S THREE PERFORMANCES WERE FULLY PACKED WE APOLOGISE TO THE MANY HUNDREDS WHO WERE UNABLE TO GAIN ADMISSION AND ADVISE THEM TO COiME EARLY. PENANG’S MOST LUXURIOUS H AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE Controlled By SHAW BROS. LTD Singapore.. 3 SHOWS DAILY Owing to the “BLACK-1 1 OUT” the 2nd Show starts At113 words
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575 1940-08-09 12 SLOW WORK ON TRACK TODAY Authentic And Pay Out Very Fit (Ry 'TIC-TAC”) AERIAL POST, Constant Light and Creme de Menthe, three others from Major Fox’s stable, were among: those who impressed most this morning and are likely to add to575 words
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Article77 1940-08-09 12 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 TIN: Penang t $132.50 Business done 100 tons Singapore '5132.50 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36jc Singapore Spot 36 Jc VOPRA: Sundried $2.60 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.20" sellers Fair Seed $5 75 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.89 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $7.7077 words
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Article20 1940-08-09 12 Reuter 1' London, August 8 The German cureless today officially denies that' Julia 1 Streicher di'adReuter - 20 words
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Article51 1940-08-09 12 RACE 1: UTRECHT GOLDEN BLAZE RACE 2: SCRIBBLE CARMTOP RACE 3: SONNY DRIFT ON RACE I: CONSTANT LIGHT AUTHENTIC RACE 5:. MISS ZIPP BEANO RACE PENZANCE THE WARRIOR RACE 7: LE TOUQUET TEDDY BOY < RACE 8: LAY OFF AERIAL DOST RACE 9: FLYING SCOTSMAN BEACON J51 words
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Article145 1940-08-09 12 S.L.R.C. vs Marines The following will represent the S.L.R.C. in a friendly soccer mateh with the Marines tomorrow on the Renong ground at 5.15 p.m. Chong Foong Chin, Tan Beng Keat, Md. Salleh; Ismail Idris, Apparajoo, G R. Cornelius, Choon Chooi, Yap Niang Hee, Bakar Awang, Kok Chan vid145 words
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Article32 1940-08-09 12 -Reuter London. Aug, 8 it is now learned that only nineteen persons, namely, eleven passengers and eight of the crew are missing from the I mri "A^cta."—-Reuter-Reuter - 32 words
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332 1940-08-09 12 Early Morning Attacks On Channel Shipping London, August 8. Admiralty and Air Ministry communique states that enemy attacks on one of our convoys in the Channel were made in the dark hours early this morning by U-boats. During these attacks, a U-boat was sunk—Reuter. - 332 words
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676 1940-08-09 12 Fifty-Three Enemy Raiders Shot Down In Combat London, August 8. FULLER story of the sky battle over the Channel is given by the Air Ministry News Service tonight. It says: ‘The German Air Force today suffer- •.-> ed their heaviest losses since the air—Reuter - 676 words
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Article72 1940-08-09 12 Reuter. 3.200 Men Released From Army London, August 8 The Ministry of Labour and National Security announced that between June 10 and July 11 orders were issued for the release from the Army of 3.200 skilled tradesmen required to expedite aircraft and armament production. •ft ,:s tfiatReuter. • - 72 words
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Advertisement44 1940-08-09 12 Ise? r S Don’t ride around in an old Jaloppy: you can realize a cash trade-in for it on your purchase of a better used car! Most generous terms can be arranged at BAI I SAY MOTORS, 60, BRICK KILN ROAD, PENANG PHONE 401144 words
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Advertisement424 1940-08-09 12 PERAK TURF CLUB j TAI PING .PROFESSIONAL MEETING 1944» •TO BE HELI» AT TAIPING RACE COURSE SATURDAY, 17th AUGUST 1940 SATURDW 24th VUG IST. 1940 Subscriptions for Visiting Members I shall be MEN 53 LADIES 51 t for the Meeting or ,any day thereof VISITING MEMBERS must be introduced by424 words
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