Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 September 1940
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Title Section22 1940-09-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 219. Vol. XCVIII. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1940. PRICI U> GENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration257 1940-09-13 1 TERRIFIC RARRAGE WITHOUT AID OF SEARCHLIGHTS London's New Defence Succeeds BOMBERS KEEP AT DISTANCE I .ondon, Sept. 12. THE new method for repelling night raiders —a terrific barrage without the help of searchlights—was not so Gjonlinuous hitherto tonight as- on Wednesday .but e' en more mte.uvL257 words
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Article80 1940-09-13 1 —Reuter. Petain Rejects Axis Demands New York, Sept. 13. fhe Petain Government, it is ably reported, have received lemand from Italy for the dehilisation of all French troops 1 North Africa and a demand •tn Germany for the surrender s per cent, of livestock in untupied France. Both.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article85 1940-09-13 1 Reuter. Simla, Sept. 13. The safety of the Red Sea route from India to the Middle East which continues despite the Italian occupation of British Somaliland, is illustrated by figures just published. Between Sept. 1 1939 and August 31. 1940. there proceeded from Indian portsReuter. - 85 words
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Article159 1940-09-13 1 .—8.0. W. Twelve Delivered By Lancashire Foundry Rugby. September 12 i In connection with the recent delivery by a Lancashire foundry to the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway of twelve oil-burnipg locomotives weighing over 88 tons each, it is recalled that the first locomotive to operate in.—8.0. W. - 159 words
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48 1940-09-13 1 —REUTER. NTD.Vh’r, SEPTEMBER 13. ACCORDING TO THE “SYDNEY SUN,” DISCUSSIONS ARE PROCEEDING BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES. BRITAIN AND AUSTRALIA DEALING WITH OUES'TIONS OF COMMON l.\ TEREST, INCLUDING THE DEFENCE OF AUSTRALIA AND E C O N O M I C REL. IT lONS.—REUTER. - 48 words
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225 1940-09-13 1 —Reuter. Shanghai, Sept. 13. Scathing criticism of the Havas report from Vichy on the Indo-China negotiations was made by the well-known British journalist, Mr. H. G. W. Woodhead, in <1 signed article published on Sept. '1 in the “Shanghai Evening Post.” Gatti ng the report—Reuter. - 225 words
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Article117 1940-09-13 1 U. S. JOURNALIST TELLS BRITAIN ’—Reuter. London, Sept. 12. “In this war, nations may remain neutral but the people of those nations don’t,” said Dorothy Thompson, the American publicist, in a recorded talk to London broadcast tonight. “You who are fighting there on the British’—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article87 1940-09-13 1 —BOW. Rugby, Seat. 11. The- Prime Minister has acknowledged a message received from the British community in Argentine on the anniversary of the outbreak of war. Mr. Churchill telegraphed: “I thank you very much for your kind message. We share to the full your confidence in—BOW. - 87 words
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Article99 1940-09-13 1 .—Reuter. TWO JUDGES ASSASSINATED Threats Sent To Others Shanghai, Sept. 13. Threatening letters were received yesterday and today by judges and other officials of the First Special District Court (which functions in the International Settlement). The letters were signed by the “Kuomennang anti-Red party.” They declared that now.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article212 1940-09-13 1 —Reuter. TWO OTHERS BADLY DAMAGED London, Sept. 13. An Air Ministry communique states: “Yesterday aircraft of the Coastal Command attacked an enemy convoy off Dunkirk. One enemy supply ship was sunk. Another force of Coastal Command aircraft, operating with the Fleet Air Arm, attacked a convoy—Reuter. - 212 words
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98 1940-09-13 1 Singapore, Sept. 13. THE possibility of the British Mediterranean Fleet being sent eventually to Singapore is foreseen by Mr. Harold Callender, special correspondent of the “New York Times” who was in Singapore recently, in a despatch to his paper. Mr. Callender quotes a98 words
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Advertisement22 1940-09-13 1 I r IKk/gate I MJC *O? YOUR I I AP**‘'’ orf h de Penang.— I DISPENSARY LTD., I Penang and Ipoh I22 words
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545 1940-09-13 2 HEAVY DAMAGE TO RAILWAY STATIONS femplehof Aerodrome Also Hit London, Sept. 12. A N Air Ministry bulletin states: —“Berlin was again raided last night by aircraft of the Bomber Command. Heavy damage was inflicted on railway stations in the heart of the8.0. W. - 545 words
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164 1940-09-13 2 .—Reuter. Rugby, September 12. A deep impression has been caused in London by the effect of the anti-air-craft barrage in last night’s raids. Responsible military authorities today ad mitted that the anti-aircraft fire last night was in the form of a barrage based on.—Reuter. - 164 words
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Article103 1940-09-13 2 I.—Reuter. London, Sept. 12 German dive bombers dropped about fifty bombs during an unsuccessful attack against a convoy which was protected by a barrage of balloons and warships off the South-East coast yesterday evening. No ships were hit.—Reuter. SHELLING OF DOVER Casualties Remarkably Slight London, Sept.I.—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article109 1940-09-13 2 .—Reuter. Drastic Measures To Prevent Hoarding Chungking. Sept. 12. Drastic measures will shortly be taken by the Chinese Government to meet the serious rice situation. A proclamation on the rice problem was addressed by General Chiang Kai-shek to the Szechuen populace today. It appeared in all.—Reuter. - 109 words
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Article57 1940-09-13 2 .—Reuter. £lOO From Well-Known German Film Actor Rugby, Sept. 12. Among the gifts for the purchase of aircraft for the RAF. acknowledged by Lord Beaverbrook today is £lOO from Conrad Veidt, the well-known German film actor The Committee of British Guiana has sent a further.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article79 1940-09-13 2 .—Reuter. Contributions From Royal Family London, September 12. The King has sent £l.OOO to the Lord Mayor of London's air raid distress fund. The Queen has given £5OO. Queen Mary £5OO, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester £250 and the Duke and Duchess of Kent £2oo—Reuter..—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article105 1940-09-13 2 —Renter. Rescued After 12 Hours In Roush Sea London, September 12. After spending twelve hours in a sea which wa6 so rough that a rescue launch missed them at fifty yards, the crew of an R.A.F. bomber which had taken part in the raid on—Renter. - 105 words
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Article72 1940-09-13 2 8.0. W. Capital Investment Of $222,600,000 Rugby, September 12 Britain and Canada together have made a capital investment of $222,600,000 in war production plants across the Dominion, stated the Canadian Minister of Munitions and Supply yesterday. They w‘ould have a productive capacity of $800,000,000 value annually8.0. W. - 72 words
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Article508 1940-09-13 2 Reuter. Premier Draws Clear Picture Rugby, Sept. 12. Comment in the newspapers on the Prime Minister’s broadcast yesterday evening shows that in the general opinion it drew "an lines of the present phase of the war together into a picture of truer proportions than can easilyReuter. - 508 words
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Article33 1940-09-13 2 Reuter. Wellington, September 12. A party of 170 British children has arrived here tanned and healthy after an uneventful voyage. They are mostly staying with relatives and friends.—Reuter. - 33 words
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534 1940-09-13 2 Nasi Hopes Disappointed Rugby, Sept. 12. TNSPJKED comment in the German newspapers makes il clear that the complete breakdown of London’s social and business life and the forced evacuation of its population are hoped for as a result of the present series of intensive.—Reuter. - 534 words
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Article95 1940-09-13 2 Reuter. Occupation Proceeding Without Incident Budapest, September 12. Hungarian troops reached the capital, Cluj, while continuing their occupation of the ceded portion of Transylvania. A Bucharest message states that a Rumanian delegation is leaving here for Budapest tomorrow to discuss questions arising out of the cedingReuter. - 95 words
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233 1940-09-13 2 Rugby, September 12. Il hile in the last day or two there have been Italian troop movements in North Libya in the neighbourhood of Fort Capuzzo, no Italian troops have as yet crossed the Egyptian frontier, it was stated in authoritative;.—Reuter. - 233 words
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Article90 1940-09-13 2 —Reuter. Compromise Version Approved Washington. September 12. A joint conference of the Committee of the Senate and the House has approved the compromised version of the Conscription Bill making 16.500.000 men between the ages of 21 and 35 liable to immediate call for a year’s military training.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article103 1940-09-13 2 .—Reuter. Aumanians Asked To Support Regime Bucharest. Sept. 12. An appeal to all Rumanians to support the present dictatorial regime and work calmly and in perfect discipline was made by Rumania’s dictator. General Antonescu today. The regime, he said, "desires to relieve hardships but will not hesitate to.—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article114 1940-09-13 2 —Reuter Canadian-L. S. Plans In Event Of Attack Washington. Sept. 12. Mayor La Guardia, head of the American delegates on the United StatesCanada Defence Board, stated today that the Board had made plans “for pooling defence forces in the event of attack, speaking for the entire”—Reuter - 114 words
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Article65 1940-09-13 2 5. —Reuter. Registration I rged l or Evacuation London. Sept- 12 Parents of London school children are urged to register their child’• diate evacuation for which it stated parties are leaving frequently It adds that for refugees forced leave their homes owing t ind emergency rest5.—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article34 1940-09-13 2 —Reuter. London. Sept- L Mr. Shunsuke Tanabe. one t or Japanese detained under the Ah der last month. has beer, reka other Mr. satyro Makihara, r ;u alter a few days.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Advertisement33 1940-09-13 2 DANCING! EVERY WEDNESDAY ij FRIDAY 40,0 SATURDAY X AT THB E.&O HOTEL Harry Lammert And His Orchestra Reserved Tables not taken up by 10.30 p.m. will be disposed of otherwise TEL. 322 i33 words
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436 1940-09-13 3 ll allace KiritJt - By ll allace KiritJt |T’S ironic that Heligoland—a special target recently of the persistent R.A..F. bombers—.belonged to Britain only 50 years ago and was in fact the last stronghold of pre-Hitler Germany to yield to Nazism. When I wae on th s small North Sea436 words
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Article1029 1940-09-13 3 a a special CORRESPONDENT A GROUP of French wounded soldiers were kissing the nurses with Gallic gallantry, shaking hands with their British comrades thanking the doctors and saying their fervent “Au ’voirs” to the Medical Superintendent of the war hospital. Most exuberant among them1,029 words
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Advertisement382 1940-09-13 3 i=== Who builds the best tyres at prices that TUT withstand the wear and tear of today’s =s suit your purse? The world answers llllj high speeds. The sidewall areas of this Goodyear— and gives clear meaning to tyre are stronger, too, giving greater "■pfsSSt ■=r its verdict by buying382 words
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Advertisement91 1940-09-13 3 ROTARY CLUBS IN JAPAN TO SECEDE Tokyo. Rotary clubs in various towns and cities in Japan are being swept out of existence by the rising tide sweeping the country for the formation of a new national structure Reports from Osaka received here revealed that the Rotary Club of Osaka has91 words
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Miscellaneous32 1940-09-13 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert llilkinson ifrWt* x d vSil* >5 4?zx t c 14£4 L>*-s^Jr si tiV’ «Hi -r“*' ,7 THE LITTLE NAZI “He’s not finding it ‘all honey’ these days.”32 words
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Article578 1940-09-13 4 F.M.S. To Make First Contribution From Taxes Kuala Lumpur. AT the end of this month the F.M.S. Government will make its first payment to the Imperial Government in respect of th» in< r» ased taxation which was imposed on April 1 in order to help578 words
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Article326 1940-09-13 4 Two Members Leave On War Duties Kuala Lumpur. There was a very short agenda at Wednesday's meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, and practically no business of importance for discussion, passing references being made to one or two items in the minutes of the meetings of326 words
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Article343 1940-09-13 4 Sa ilo r Complai nan t Singapore A British sailor requested in the Singapore third court on Tuesday that half of the compensation of $lO ordered to be paid to him by a Malay “taxi-dancer” should go to the Malaya Patriotic Fund. The sailor was Geoffrey Hunt and343 words
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Article, Illustration1815 1940-09-13 4 STEPHEN LEACOCK AND HIS WORKS LAUGH, and the world laughs with you: weep, and you weep alone’. When you have learned to laugh at the world you begin to laugh at yourself, and the person who has mastered that difficult art has pricked the1,815 words
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Article138 1940-09-13 4 Kuala Lumpur, At present in Kuala Lumpur is a weJknown Indian artist, Mr. N. N. Nambiyar, who was formerly an instructor in the Maharajah’s School of Art, Trivandrum. Mr. Nambiyar is shortly starting an art class at the Brickfields Road English School. Mr. Nambiyar who138 words
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Advertisement26 1940-09-13 4 TforittiMel jaw fyaufritfotif/ L x WATCH Hth J- Tafkafcuf Icolumn TfGE.R fastead activity A Advt. of TIGER prize medal BEER IUO I T I pssw? =126 words
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Advertisement152 1940-09-13 4 STRANGE FACE POWDER TEST ASTOUNDS 10,000 WOMEN b i If b I Positive PROOF that j can look younger and lovelier! An amazing new disCO' in face powders. A wondt ful new ingredient whn beautifies the skin is skilfully y blended with the finest silk- 5» sifted powder. Gives a152 words
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599 1940-09-13 5 100 Others Undergoing Special Training DY SEPTEMBER NEXT YEAR, THE GOVERNMENT TRADE SCHOOL, PENANG, WILL HAVE 154 BOYS ON THE GROUND STAFF OF THE R.A.F. AT SINGAPORE,. LATEST ENROLMENTS OF STUDENTS FROM THE TRADE SCHOOL LEFT THIS MORNING. FULL OF ENTHUSIASM AND KEENNESS,599 words
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Article279 1940-09-13 5 FINE COMEDY IN LAMOIR’S LATEST Comedy is the keynote of Dorothy Lamour’s latest picture “Road To Singapore,” which opened to crowded houses at the Queen’s yesterday. In this film, where there is a good deal of tuneful melodies, the languorous Dorothy receives worttry support from crooner Bing279 words
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104 1940-09-13 5 Two lorries met in a head-on collision at Brick Kiln Road near the Sungei Pina ng Bridge yesterday Both the lorries were badly damaged, but their drivers escaped injuries. One lorry, loaded with ice, was going down the slope while the other lorry, loaded104 words
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Article515 1940-09-13 5 Lead Taken By St. John Ambulance Association qPHE Perak Centre of The St. John Ambulance Association desires to afford to the public of Perak an opportunity of rendering real public service by volunteering to act as blooddonors, not only in time of an emergency, but515 words
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Article191 1940-09-13 5 Rotary Club As Sponsors Of Movement /I# the Hutchings School on Wednesday evening, before Mr. H. E. Nixon delivered the first of a series of lectures on “Modern Humorists,” Capt. C. Hawkins, who presided, after saying that the purposes of the Reading Circle was one191 words
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164 1940-09-13 5 Increase Of 10 Per Cent. In Wag es Labourers employed in the Tai Seng Rubber Factory in Green Lane and the Lum Aik Rubber Factory in Bridge Street, who went on strike on Tuesday when their demand for an increase in wages was not164 words
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Article394 1940-09-13 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. A. E. Jakeman, Chief Court In-' spector, Kuala Lumpur is indisposed and has been admitted to Bungsar Hospital. Mr. N. Stewart, A.S.P., is acting for him. Mr. P. D. Marriottt, partner In the firm of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, is at present in London. It is understood394 words
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Advertisement43 1940-09-13 5 THE NEW WORLD BOXING TONIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. At Penang Hall (Covered) SENSATIONAL RETURN BATTLE FOR WELTER WEIGHT TITLE ff 12 RDS. MB GUNBOAT SMITH 11 BOON MAH Feast Of The Lanterns 14th, 15th 16th SEPT. 20.000 Cakes are ready for Free Distribution.43 words
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Advertisement99 1940-09-13 5 PRECAUTION AFTER BABY ARRIVES Doctors warn mothers to watch their diet after the birth of a child. The right food is of vital importance to the mother and to the child she is feeding. The ideal food must be easy to digest and highly nourishing, while preventing constipation. For all99 words
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Miscellaneous340 1940-09-13 5 MAJESTIC 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00. 6.15 9.30 HERE AT LAST The Malay Picture You’ve Been Waiting For The First Big Malay Historical Production ide With A Host Of Screen Stars Moh. Mochtar, Bissoe, Hatijah, Dewi Mada Ferry Kok in RENTJONG ATJEH packed with Thrills, Action and Excitement. SEE —The early340 words
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Miscellaneous112 1940-09-13 5 Follow the Crowds to the Greatest Screen Attraction in Years. ODEON 3 p.m. —Daily —9 p.m. THE WORLD’S GREATEST MOTION PICTURE! “GONE WITH THE WIND STARRING Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia De Havilland and a cast of Thousands FILMED IN GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR! FOUR HOURS OF THRILLING ENTERTAINMENT! ADMISSION112 words
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Miscellaneous107 1940-09-13 5 What a Magnificent Film Everybody in Town is talking about it Yesterday’s opening was a tremendous success QUEEN’S 3 SHOWS DAILY AT 3 p.m., 6.15 9.30 Matinees Reduced Prices. Another History-Making Triumph From The Famous Paramount Studios Don’t See The Picture Until You’ve Asked The Opinions Of All Who Have107 words
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Article467 1940-09-13 6 VTR. Winston Churchill used an A eminently suitable metaphor when, referring to the air raids on London, he said that Hitler had “kindled a fire which will burn with steady and consuming flame until the last vestiges of Nazi tyranny have been burnt out of467 words
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Article300 1940-09-13 6 Origin of '\Mein Kampf" IN an upstairs room of the fortress of Landsberg, in 1924. Adoli Hitler, the prisoner, passed his days i talking, talking, talking His Nazi associates of the Munich j beerhall putsch, prisoners on the ground floor, sat listening, listening, listening. The day came300 words
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Article690 1940-09-13 6 Friday, Sept. 13. i from a broadcast from Queen Wilhelmina, there is a dearth of news today. W r PHE Queen of the NetherA lands, however, had a welcome announcement to make. She offered a gift to Britain of forty Spitfires and 18 bombers690 words
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Advertisement354 1940-09-13 6 l 8 |i WuiL /®/#W Wl fl||hN i HuSrirsT’ i4F W V-^x^C —Hi VERY DARK BLOOZE Kindly rest on your oars, proves that the Devil looks after Timothy. Tha* contraption is his own.” getting you nowhere. And it J look after myself, old son. squeaks. And the Eton Boating Last354 words
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Advertisement27 1940-09-13 6 M OL P Jg O l R O c O S a r±j±j R QlaaW H AVAILABLE AT ALL GARAGES I BPBBBK B B B B A27 words
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Advertisement36 1940-09-13 6 of (PtMßlft PIONfER ,?UBB£IO*OMM 529.UNJ0NG BUNGAH Q? PENANG. For your convenience send your tvres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121. 9 99 ire if- ro S 5 ekh t fAsieflN rra, comiamt36 words
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Miscellaneous129 1940-09-13 6 ■BBBBBBBBBBBB Around The Town REX CINEMA “Three Cheers for the Irish’’ with Priscilla Lane and Thomas Mitchell 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Road to Singapore” with Dorothy Lamour, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA “Gone With The Wind” with Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh129 words
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399 1940-09-13 7 £20,000 Sent To Lord Beaverbrook FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR FIGHTER AIRCRAFT ALREADY THE LARGEST INDIVIDUAL DONOR TO THE MALAYAN WAR FUND. MR. ALMA BAKER, C.B.E. OF BATU GAJAH, PERAK. HAS NOW AGAIN SET A MAGNIFICENT LEAD B Y REMITTING £20,000 DIRECT TO LORD BEAVERBROOK,399 words
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Article, Illustration102 1940-09-13 7 32 I ears' Service In Court Rai Sahib B. R. Sharma, the senior interpreter of the District Court is retiring after 32 years’ service in the Penang criminal courts. Apart from his official duties, Mr. Sharma has taken a leading part in social activities in102 words
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Article229 1940-09-13 7 Good Contributions From Perak The War Fund in North Malaya has increased by more than $2,000 to $1,048,349.18, the Penang total standing at $590,349.06 while the Perak total is $458,000.12. PENANG c Previously Acknowledged 590.143 08 The Stall, Labour Force, Contractors, coolies and estate shops229 words
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42 1940-09-13 7 A FURTHER BATCH OF FIVE YOUNG MEN FROM PENANG LEFT THIS MORNING TO ENLIST WITH THE A.-A. REGIMENT, ROYAL ARTILLERY, SINGAPORE. THEY ARE MESSRS. J. WOODFORD, FRANK PHILLIPS, C. A. BALHETCHET, J. ESTROP AND O. ELVIN.42 words
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167 1940-09-13 7 TT is officially announced in Singapore that X ice-Admnal S 1 Geoffrey Layton, K.C.8.. D. 5.0.. has relieved Admiral S.r Percy Noble, K.C.8., C.V.0., as Commander-in-t hief, C Sl tl On relinquishing his command. Sir Percy Noble made a special signal to the Malayan167 words
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Article97 1940-09-13 7 Penang had its heaviest rainfall for any day this year yesterday, and the rain which fell from 7 a.m. yesterday to the same hour this morning, measured five inches. The morning was bright and clear yesterday, but drizzled in the afternoon. After 6 p.m. a heavy shower97 words
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104 1940-09-13 7 HON. MR. E. I). SHEARN APPOINTED CHAIRMAN It is understood that the lion. Mr. It. I). Shearn is to be appointed chairman of the commission which is to enquire into allegations of bribery and corruption in the Mines Department. It is also understood that104 words
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Article128 1940-09-13 7 Parties Of Police Scour Jungle Singapore. Singapor e civil and military police are carrying out an island-wide search for a sergeant of the Royal Air Force who has been missing from his station since Friday. He has been reported seen in various parts of Singapore. The128 words
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Article156 1940-09-13 7 Trade School boys who have completed their third-year and are now serving with the Royal Air Force, Singapore, with the Ground Staff are: F. A. Carrier, Cheah Boon Kooi, Yee Heng Kee, Tan Wah Kow, Khow Kok Teen, Lee Siang Heng, Ooi Cheng Aun, Lim156 words
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Article179 1940-09-13 7 LEFT FERRY BEFORE SHE BERTHED While admitting the charge of having disembarked from the s.s. Bagan before she was properly secured at the Church Street Ghaut Pier about 11.15 a.m. on September 12, a Chinese, Tan Kim Leong told the magistrate, Mr. W. M. McCall, this morning,179 words
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Article63 1940-09-13 7 Cable and Wireless Ltd. are vacating their office in Beach Street as from September 22. The acceptance of cablegrams from that date will be effected at their new office situated in the G.P.O. Buildings in Government Square or at their Main Office in Northam Road. All enquiries63 words
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Advertisement224 1940-09-13 7 to relax., refresh, adds taC reJajcalien what it most.lieedsyyf .pure wholerome refreshmerdrCyf AGENTS: G. H. SLOT G CO;, LTK Mi ANNOUNCING Follow-on Trulood fyenv 10 txr V The march of science brings many blessings. Until now weaning Baby from the bottle to more advanced food has beea i a most224 words
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Article81 1940-09-13 8 MAIL DEPARTURES FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 13, 1940. Latest Time of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Australia. New Zealand, Java S' a.m. Saturday 14th inst. Mails for Medan, Batavia Centrum 9 a.m. Saturday 14th inst. Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa, Egypt, Burma, Bangkok, Hongkong, Saigon U.S.A., Great81 words
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Article32 1940-09-13 8 Preliminary statement shows profit for year to March 31, 1940. of £22,325 (against £11,888). Dividend of 6} per cent., less tax, payable'July 12. (Previous year’s dividend 4 per cent j32 words
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Article19 1940-09-13 8 Statistics for the month of August, 1940: Output 336.31 piculs, yardage 120,000 cubic yards, hours run 680.19 words
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Article469 1940-09-13 8 Issued bv the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon to-day. NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/1} 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 5/3 5/6c £1 Austral M. 33/6 35/6ex 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/6 18/6 $1 Ayer Weng 0.75 0.77} £1 Bangrin Tin 16/6 17/6 $1 B.469 words
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Article238 1940-09-13 8 NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers Allenby 1.121 1.174 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Amal Malay 1-65 1-75 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 0.95 1.00 Ayer Panas 1.124 1.174 c Bassett 0.424 0.45 Batu Lintang 1-06 1-09 Bedford 0.874 0.924 Benta 1-00 1.05 Bon?lli 1-25 1.35 Broga 0.61 0.64 Brunei United238 words
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Article316 1940-09-13 8 NOMINAL Issue buyers sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 1.75 2.00 2 do 74% Pref 2.00 2.10 5 B. M. T. 6.50 700 £5 Chartered Bank £6} £6» £1 Con. T. S. Ord 17/3 17/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref.316 words
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Article114 1940-09-13 8 Company Dividend Payable Books Close Ramarks RUBBERS Ayer Panas 4% 21.9.40 Brunei United 6% 20. 9.40 16-20.9.40 Chabau 3% 1.10.40 23.9.40 Changkat Serdang 5% int. 15.10.40 7-15.10.40 Jeram Kuntan 8% int. 30.9.40 23 940 TIN Burma Malay 1/- 30 9.40 23.9.40 Kramat Pulai 15% int. L.tax114 words
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Article709 1940-09-13 8 Another Year Of Achievement PROGRESS OF MALAYAN BRANCH Presiding over the 34th annual general meeting of the United India Life Assurance Co., Ltd. at Madras on June 14. 1940. the Hon’ble Mr. M.Ct.M. Chidambaram. Chettyar struck a cautious but a factual note when he said: “A709 words
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Article71 1940-09-13 8 Penang. September 12 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New' York Demand 47 Montreal Demand 51 3/4 Batavia Demand 88 1/2 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 13 3/8 Japan Demand 193 3/4 New Zealand Demand71 words
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Article1421 1940-09-13 8 Market Awaits Resumption Of Serious U.S. Buying Stanton Nelson Co. Singapore, Sept. 5. During the week the price of rubber in London lias slightly declined, but in NewYork. where there was a holiday for Labour Day on September 2. values have been unchanged. Very little business has1,421 words
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Article105 1940-09-13 8 The Singapore Chamber of Comm< i e Rubber Association 1502nd Auction l September. 1940. lbs Catalogued 2.478.768 Offered 2.380.329 Sold 1,740.825 London—Spot 12d. New- York —Spot 19} cts. PRICES REALISED RIBBED SMOKED SHEET cents Standard Quality 37 3'B Good Average Quality 36 1 4Fair Average Quality 34105 words
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Advertisement81 1940-09-13 8 BAN K S OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic developments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services i offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated In81 words
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Article474 1940-09-13 9 September 10. It is swggested that readers should out out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be published474 words
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Article37 1940-09-13 9 The export of White Wheat Flour to the Netherlands Indie' and Thailand will not be subject to quota with effect from September 12. according to a communique from the Food Controller, Malaya.37 words
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Advertisement163 1940-09-13 9 SCIENCE REVEALS ANOTHER GREAT HEALTH BENEFIT DELICIOUS QUAKER OATS r~ LJMy I Rich in THIAMIN*, it nourishes the nerves, revitalises —builds lasting health. Everyone, young and old alike, needs a daily supply of Nature’s f LOOK FOR THE > tonic food, Thiamin, for lasting I QUAKER Ff&URE f health and163 words
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Miscellaneous1358 1940-09-13 9 TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING B. B. C. News In English TRANSMISSION—TWO. —9.05 pan. Malayan Time) will be- M. B. C :.d on the following wavelengths; (Local Time) H —13.97m; GSI—I9 66m; GSJ— Transmission 6.50 a.m. ni; GSG—l6.B6m; GST—l3.92m; Transmission 6 11.20 a.m. •n GSP —19.60 m. until 7.20 p.m. and1,358 words
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Miscellaneous838 1940-09-13 9 I England—Nights t>. gladness. 6.05 Ne<ws I in English—Topical talk —Dance music. 8.05 Topical talk 8.20 News in French 8.35 A Radio Recording 9.05 Seme realisi tic female singers Danna —Frehel. 9.20 I A selection ot modern, operettas. 10.50 I English programme: Concert. 11.05 News in English—Topical Talk. SINGAPORE ZHL838 words
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Miscellaneous681 1940-09-13 9 net Oohen and Straiton String Quartet. 5.56 Closing local Stoca Quotations. £».58 Songs by Ricnaid crooks lenor). 6.08 Liszt —Venezia x, Napoli—Loux* Kent-.er <rii*.iO). feamt-baens—concerto in G Mmoi. Op. 22—Arthur ae Greet (Piano) ana New Symphony orchestra. 6.iu nundon —The News. 7.20 Local lime Signal, Weather Report ana Announcements. 7.23681 words
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560 1940-09-13 10 HEAVY BARRAGES PREVENT MANY BOMBERS FROM REACHING OBJECTIVES f zs- London, Sept. 12 It is officially confirmed that 89 nemy aircraft were destroyed in yesterday’s air battle. Twenty-four of our fighters are missing but the pilots of seven are safe. Severe losses were inflicted.—Reuter. - 560 words
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Article23 1940-09-13 10 —Reuter. Milan. Sept. 11 Ex-King Carol passed through here travelling towards the frontier on his way from Switzerland, states an official.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 23 words
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385 1940-09-13 10 ENEMY SUFFERS MORE HEAVILY Mr. Greenwood’s Confidence In People’s Spirit London, Sept. 12 Hitler has hit as hard these last few days but undoubtedly, up to the present anyhow, we have battered the enemy by our attacks far more heavily than he has.—Reuter. - 385 words
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Article182 1940-09-13 10 .—Reuter. END TO APPEASEMENT President’s Pledge To Labour Washington, Sept. 12. “I hate war more than ever and I am supremely determined to do all I can to keep war away from these shores for all time,” declaiea President Roosevelt, addressing the Trade Union Convention. “I.—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article149 1940-09-13 10 i. —Reuter. Decisions Reached At Chungking Conference Chungking. Sept. 12. The situation in Indo-China was exhaustively discussed at a meeting of the Executive Yuan yesterday, it is officially announced. The conference was attended by all important Cabinet Ministers. The Chinese Government announced that it took certaini.—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article36 1940-09-13 10 The National Broadcasting Company quotes a Rome broadcast for the statement that General Franco is shortly visiting Berlin at the invitation of the German Government, says a Reuter’s message from New York.36 words
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Article140 1940-09-13 10 .—Reute<-. Autumn And Winter Approaching London, September 12. Time fights inexorably against .Hitler, declares “The Times” in an editorial on the raids. It adds that the season is far advanced and the approach of autumn and winter makes it vital either to launch this great force (prepared.—Reute<-. - 140 words
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Article70 1940-09-13 10 —Reuter. Big Coup For Gunmen In Heart Of Settlement Shanghai. Sept. 12. Five gunmen, one earning a hand grenade, entered the office on the sixth floor of the Chinese Stock Exchange Building in the heart of the business district of the International Settlement this afternoon. They—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article34 1940-09-13 10 .—Reuter. Berlin, Sept. 12. The Spanish Minister of the Interior. Serrano Suner, will shortly visit Germany at the invitation of the German Government. according to the official News Agency.-.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article149 1940-09-13 10 Reuter. BOMBS DROPPED IN TIERGARI The German wireless states that the R.A.F. attacked Berbn luring the night, the announcer adding that bombs feh Tiergarten and northeri ix'rts of the city. According to the German cia! News Agency, two towns in North-West Germany were also bombed.—Reuter. ENEMYReuter. - 149 words
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Article89 1940-09-13 10 .—Reuter. Chinese Press Report Not Confirmed Chungking. Sept. 12. A German-Italian economic commiss n, accom.panie« by members of the French Armistice Commission, Is shortly arriving in Indo-China by air via Russia and Chungking, according to a Chinese press report. Authoritative circles state that they have no.—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article37 1940-09-13 10 —Reuter. Further Extension Inevitable Washington, Sept. 12 Many unconfirmed reports are current here that a further extension of United States embargoes on the export of war materials to Japan is inevitable shortly.—Reuter. - 37 words
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26 1940-09-13 10 —Reuter. Lisbon. Sept. 12. The oldest Portuguese newspaper, the “Norbal Cotninercie I Cononias” has been banned in France, Belgium and Germany.—Reuter. - 26 words
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513 1940-09-13 10 Mr. Kobayashi s Statement On Arrival At Batavia “The aim of my mission is to promote closer economic ties between our countries on a solid foundation of amity," said Mr. Kobayashi, the Japanese economic delegate to the Netherlands East Indies on•—Reuter. - 513 words
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344 1940-09-13 10 Reuter. London, September 12. Londoners who at the beginning of the night were mystified by an unprecedented din speedily realised that the detonations came from anti-aircraft barrage, not bombs, and was. therefore, a reassuring rather than an alarming phenomenon. In theReuter. - 344 words
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Advertisement169 1940-09-13 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE Leave Penang X PRES. HAYES Sept. 21 PRES. POLK Oct. 10 PRES. GARFIELD Oct. 16 i X PRES. MONROE Oct. 24 x No Passengers NEW YORK SERVICE (via Panama) Leave Peaang CHARLES McCORMICK Sept. 18 CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS Oct. 1 CITY OF NORFOLK Oct. 30169 words
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Article1042 1940-09-13 11 Acceptances For Tomorrow RACE 1 2.30 p.m. )RSES—Class 2—Division 3 —6 Furlongs 7y 900 Ml. Ong Huck Lim Van Breukelen EMPIRIC 7y 8.13 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval GOL ?vdtt?^ AZE F 812 Mr Hercules Van Breukelen HONEYPUSS 3y 8.11 Mr. H. Marland Owner FLASH 3y1,042 words
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328 1940-09-13 11 LORD BUG TIPPED TO WIN TROPHY (By “Tic-Tac”) interest in the races at Singapore tomorrow will be the race for the Gold Cup for which 16 horses have been brought together by the Handicapper. Of these sixteen van Breukelen has no less than 11328 words
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Article103 1940-09-13 11 Gunboat Smith To Meet Boon Mali Another attempt will be made by Gunboat Smith to wrest the welterweight title of Penang from the holder, Nai Boon Mah, also lightweight champion, tonight at the New Woild Stadium. The bout which is scheduled over twelve two-minute rounds103 words
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Article270 1940-09-13 11 Boxing On Saturday And Snindav The following bouts will be held at the Chanty Fair at Bukit Mertajam on Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m. each night:— SATURDAY’S PROGRAMME P.C. 109 Khor Kim Beng 8.10 vs Khor Peng Chong 9.0. P.C. 2474 Muthu 7.10 vs Poh Boon270 words
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Article81 1940-09-13 11 P.R.C. Home-&-Home Match On the Esplanade tomorrow at 5.15 p.m.— J. E. V-az XI—J. Robless; J. W. Webb. O. Phipps: M. Thomasz. M. H. Foley. H. Foley; B. H. Lesslar, C. Forrest, J. E. Vaz. G. de Zilva, G. Langan. D. A. Thoma-sz XI —P Aeria: B. Kleinman. J.81 words
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Article46 1940-09-13 11 O.X.A. Non-Benders vs Loh Pun Chew’s XI At S.X.I. ground today at 5.30 p.m.— O.X.A. Non-Benders—Tom Ratna; Khaw Keng Hock, Tan Thean Bin; John Trong, H. H. Peterson, Looi Choo Eng; W. A. Foley. Lee Guan Chia. Frank Reutens, Ya.p Hock Hoe, Yap Yoen Fee.46 words
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342 1940-09-13 11 'TVHE Sepoy Lines Recreation Club defeated the Kulim Police by the narrow margin of four goals to three in a fast and thrilling soccer match on the Dato Kramat ground yesterday. The teams were well-matched and there was practically nothing to choose between them.342 words
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Article75 1940-09-13 11 Indians To Meet Marines The P.F.A. Cup Final between the Indian Recreation Club and the Marine Department Sports Club will be played at the Victoria Green tomorrow at 5.20 p.m. sharp.— The admission charges are chairs $l, tiers 50 cents and standing 20 cents. The Indian75 words
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Advertisement97 1940-09-13 11 j W Mt liF St 1 The new NACET De Luxe j rr\ rr” nr* Blade has been introduced IK 11 to carry on the tradition of perfect shaving established by that great favourite, the EDIE ILIUXIE popular NACET Blade. But made in England J this time with improvements the97 words
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Miscellaneous235 1940-09-13 11 Bukit Mertajam CHARITY FAIR In Aid Of The Malaya Patriotic Fund Under the auspices of the B. M. Recreation Club. Under the distinciiished patronage of the Hon’ble the Resident Councillor, Penang, and the District Officer, P.W. GIVE FOR VICTORY Official Opening by the Hon. the Resident Councillor, Penang, at 6235 words
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188 1940-09-13 12 DADABHOY OUTPACES THANKS Contango Moves Well In Wet Weather (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) SINGAPORE. There was heavy rain for a couple; of hours BEFORE TRAINING BEGAN THIS MORNING AND SLOW WORK WAS THE ORDER OF THE DAY ON A HEAVY THIRD TRACK.188 words
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Article83 1940-09-13 12 Reuter. Tone Continues To Be Full) Steady London, Sept. 12. Ob the Stock Exchange, the market •derived great encouragement from the result of last night's air activity. Cons quently the tone continued fully steady despite the quietness of business. Industrials were occasionally better but Triplex Glass dropped fromReuter. - 83 words
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Article70 1940-09-13 12 FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 13. TIN: Penang $131.75 Business done 75 tons Singapore $131.75 KUBBER: Penang Spot 37£c Singapore Spot 37Jc NOPR A: Sundried $2.70 buyers Black Pepper Nomina. TAPIOCA: Medium $6.40 Sellers Fair Seed $5.85 Seilers «ICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $8.70 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $8 60 Rangoon70 words
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Article47 1940-09-13 12 RACE 1: TEDDY BOY GOLDEN BLAZE RACE 2: SPEAR OE SARAWAK RELEASE RACE 3: KALO DADABHOY' RACE 4: RUMINATION THANKS RACE 5: SONNY ESQUIRE RACE 6: NIEUWSGIERIG MYSTIC MUSIC RACE 7: BEANO SNOWY OWL RACE 8; HENGIST DANGER ZONE Best bets: BEANO and HENGIST47 words
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Article65 1940-09-13 12 THE FOLLOWING WILL REPRESENT THE EUROPEANS IN THE ANNUAL CRICKET -TEST” AGAINST THE REST FOR THE B. P. DE SILVA CUP ON THE WESTERN ROAD GROUND ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY L. J. THOMPSON (I APT T.W, CAREY T. M CLARK, J. FORD. J. E. GOODRICH,65 words
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Article256 1940-09-13 12 Meetings For Next eek The following training meetings etc., will be held during the forthcoming week: A.F.S. Meetings and practices for the Auxiliary Fite Service will be held every week-day evening at 5.30 p.m. at Beach Street Fire Station A.R.P. Tuesday 17th. Dato Kramat Sectors I—4. 6256 words
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Article482 1940-09-13 12 40 Spitfii •es And 18 Bombers For R.A.F. LONDON, SEPT. 13. THE KING HAS ACCEPTED AN OFFER FROM THE QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS OF 40 SPITFIRES AND 18 BOMBERS TO BE PROVIDED FROM FUNDS RAISED IN THE NETHERLANDS INDIES. Queen Wilhelmina, in making this offer482 words
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Article101 1940-09-13 12 .—Reuter. Transfer At End Of Week Berlin, Sept. 12. The full text of the Rumano-Bulgarian Agreement on Southern Dobruja. according to a Sofia despatch to the German News Agency, shows that a new frontier between Bulgaria and Rumania runs from the Danube immediately north of Salistria to a.—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article64 1940-09-13 12 Three Food Dealers Fined Ipoh For failing to produce their licences on demand by the Area Supply Officer. Kinta, on August 30. three food dealers. Cheah Ah Tong, Chong Bak Keng and Chan Pon were fined $lO each by the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P F.Y.64 words
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Article230 1940-09-13 12 FAREWELL TO MR. FRANK PHILLIPS Mr. Frank Phillips. 3 D., a teacher of tire Anglo-Chinese Continuation School. Penang, who left this morning for Singapore to join an anti-aircraft- unit, was entertained to a farewell tea-party by the start of the School yesterday. Mr. Phillips, uho has230 words
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Article118 1940-09-13 12 Two Chinese Claim Trial Ipoh. Two young Chinese, Ng Kim and Keh Kee who were arrested on Wednesday at Kampong Chepor. Chemor were charged before the Ipoh First Magistrate, Mr. P.F.Y. Radcliffe, yesterday with the possession of quantities of rubber sheets and scrap rubber, suspected to be118 words
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Article19 1940-09-13 12 The Penang Sports Club hockey fixture between Colours and Whites arranged foi today has been cancelled.19 words
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Article272 1940-09-13 12 London. Red Cross and Order of St. John members are busy with a vast jig-saw puzzle trying to trace missing and wounded men of the B.E.F. for wives, ’parents, sisters and sweethearts. At their Missing and Wounded Department in Belgrave-square, S.W., there is a constant stream272 words
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Article462 1940-09-13 12 LONDON—Many ambitious students have worked in night jobs to pay their l way through college, but few can have done their college studies while wotkinging as soldiers tn the night-and-day jobs of war. Which is what Canadian soldiers over here ate being enabled to do. Classes462 words
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