Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 December 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-12-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE last edition (STAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY f 2 VoL XCVMI. MONDAY. DECEMBER 9, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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252 1940-12-09 1 MIIT7 0 «X- l Buenos Aires, Dec. 9. I r ri s ciuiser Enierpiise, it is rumoured here, may make contact with the German raider in the region of Samborombon Bay off the coast of Argentina near the mouth of the River Plate.—Reuter. - 252 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-12-09 1 GENERAL ABE, Japanese Ambassador to the Nanking puppet regime, has resigned and Mr. Kunmataro Honda ei -Japanese Ambassador to Germany, has been appointed his successor, according to a Reuter message quoting the Wang Chiny-wei Central Press Service.39 words
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Article450 1940-12-09 1 London, Dec. 9. Reuter’s Special rfrre-pond«*n* on the v 2ijo^’uy-Albanian frontier reports that the of Radokatt ’.inch is toe iast point of Italian resistance before Lin and one key point in the Northern sector fell to the Greeks on Sunday after bitter fighting over the—Reuter. - 450 words
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Article44 1940-12-09 1 8.0. W. Investigation Into Position Rugby, December 8. P Dupury, a member of the >f the Canadian Legation in Paris last June, has proceeded to unipied France to investigate on beef the Canadian Government the 'ion o f Canadians living there.—8.0. W. - 44 words
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Article44 1940-12-09 1 Albanian Population Freed Reu ter. Athens, Dec. 9. The Archbishop of Athens is holding a special thanksgiving service tonigh’. With the taking of Argyrocastro, one quarter of the population and one seventh of the territory of Albania has been freed front Italian ride Reuter.Reu ter. - 44 words
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Article224 1940-12-09 1 London. Dec. 9. F GLARES of incendiary bombs and then high explosives returned to London on Sunday night as German night raiders resumed their blitz tactics, causing anti-aircraft guns to roar their heaviest barrage for over a fortnight. —Reuter. Hardly before dusk clouded the out- I■_—Reuter. - 224 words
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518 1940-12-09 1 —Reuter. ITALIAN AIR CRASH Rome, Decembers Two Italian generals were killed yes- terday when a military plane carrying' members of the Italian Armistice Com- mission which has been negotiating with Fiance, crashed near Acqui in the province of Piedmont, it is revealed to- day. They—Reuter. - 518 words
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Article58 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. Meat. Tobacco And Salt Restricted Boston. Dec. 7. Acute shortage of food and clothing in Finland is reported by the crew of the Finnish freighter "Wirta" cn the ship's arrival after a 21-day voyage from Petsamo. One seaman declared that little meat was available inReuter. - 58 words
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Article152 1940-12-09 1 Reported German Peace Terms For France —Reuter. Belgrade, December 8 r j''HE annexation by Get many of Aleace-Lorruine and the use of the Trench Fleet is the price which Hitler is going to ask M. Laval to pay for peace .according to information reaching—Reuter. - 152 words
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Article95 1940-12-09 1 BOW London Decemiier 7 Light trailer pumps which have proved invaluable to Britain's civil defence workers are also in great demand for export These easily transportable and comparatively cheap fire fighting appliances are proving ideally suited to the! needs of upcountry townships and outstations where the costBOW - 95 words
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Article99 1940-12-09 1 Reuter. Another Falk ith Mr. Morgenthau Washington. Dec. 7. Sir Frederick Phillips who had an important talk with Mr. Morgenthau vest»-i--day morning is to see Mr. Morgenthau again on Monday. He planned to spend a week in Washington. Neu York and Canada. At a press conference heReuter. - 99 words
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Advertisement116 1940-12-09 1 LOOK' w 6EST[ I c f iff Agents for North 'talaya r»GEORGETOWN DISPEN9A RY LTB, Penang and Ipoh. I in /asltion AND AN APPRECIABLE GIFT’. f-rnf ft j_ I uew fabric sensations Ji Ira*. WATEI/e-l ELyA VELVA -SHEEN Wa PRETTY GIRL HOUR GLASS i FLAIR ..f DAMO IS ELLE 0116 words
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705 1940-12-09 2 CARNARVON CASTLE AT MONTE VIDEO Captain's Statement Monte Video, Dec. 8. rPHE “Carnarvon Castle” docked and landed seven dead A and ten wounded seamen. The latter were rushed to the British hospital. The “Carnarvon Castle's” captain is reported to have stated’.—Reuter. - 705 words
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Article271 1940-12-09 2 .—-Reuter. U.S. AID FOR BRITAIN j New York, Dec. 8. It is learned that highly-placed administration officials are discussing i a two-point plan for financial aid to Britain, says the Washington correspondent of the Associated Press. The plan, which .some officials predict will be adopted, is stated.—-Reuter. - 271 words
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Article61 1940-12-09 2 —Reuter Wh\ ang Government Is Not Recognised Peiping. December 8 It has been suggested in diplomatic circles that the delay on the part of Germany in recognising the Wang Chingwei Government is due to Germany's desire to use recognition as a bargaining counter to force—Reuter - 61 words
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Article299 1940-12-09 2 —Reuter. Retirement Ido Great A Coincidence From Fergus J. Ferguson. Reuter s Chief I Diplomatic correspondent: The retirement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Italian Forces in the Aegean. General De Vecchi “at his own request'' Is another significant demonstration in the body politic and military in Italy..—Reuter. - 299 words
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734 1940-12-09 2 —Reuter. Rugby, December 8. A fire, which the crew of one bomber well experienced in raids over Germany, describe as the largest they have ever seen was left blazing in Dusseldorf after heavy R.A.F. raids last night. Full details are not yet available, but it—Reuter. - 734 words
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130 1940-12-09 2 YET ANOTHER "RETIREMENT" t- i:< it,. Berlin, Dec. 8. r THE Chief of Italian. Naval Staff, Admiral Domenico Cavagnarl, has resigned at his oion request, according to a Rome message to the Official News Agency. Admiral Cavagnai i, who was a member of thet- i:< it,. - 130 words
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Article597 1940-12-09 2 Rugby, December x. THE capture of Delvino, a town of over 4,000 inhabitants between Santi Quaranta and Argyrocastro was announced in an official Greek communique reaching London early today. The communique adds: “There were local engagements at various points on the whole front. We captured prisoners ofReuter. - 597 words
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Article495 1940-12-09 2 —Reuter. < Fires And Explosions Al Aerodromes Rugby, Dec. 8. Behind the announcement in an earlier i..cssage oi British bombing raids last right of aerodromes in occupied France j and Low Countries lies the story of a whole right of successful seeking out and ati tacking—Reuter. < - 495 words
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Article35 1940-12-09 2 Over 2.500 An»> ifa Serving Over 2,500 United St3.fi-> u p o rct serving with the Canadui stated Mr. Leonard Brock sellor of the Canadian t aL f ;iy Committee, speaking 1'35 words
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Advertisement36 1940-12-09 2 CARPETS Make an ideal GIFT for XMAS CHINESE INDIAN in full variety (latest shipment) SELECT AT PARMANAND'S y a r 1 m V j 1" T 1 J d I grf /Mt" j CRI -D BECK'S36 words
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Article133 1940-12-09 3 /'EI VI.V airmen captured in apparently under the imp that the country is all but > ered, sometimes display nn «nice which is not easy to 'oh They persist in saluting thei > rrogators U'ith the wellkno Heil Hitler"—arm upui>‘ "'I jackboots brought toyth< i‘h a133 words
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Article439 1940-12-09 3 lIGIII WITH ITALIAN AIR FORCE fT’HE following is an account of 1 some of the exploits of the Burma Squadron of the R.A.F. received by the President of the Burin i War Donation from a private source;The Hurricane Fightei Squadron adopted by Burma is the439 words
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Article121 1940-12-09 3 J Through Port Hole Boston. >ner, who escaped from while being taken to < d to the United States, &&S j ere to tell his story. r I”' 1 a former U-boat rating ich. said that he was in j Oi camp near Manchester q. befoie being121 words
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Article487 1940-12-09 3 Promising Swedish Product Stockholm. r |'D possess a china service which is not damaged in the dish-washing machine or broken into pieces w hen dropjx*d to the floor would certainly be the wish of more than one restaurant owner. That dream can now come true thanks to487 words
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Article145 1940-12-09 3 Efficiency Admired By Germans London. Yhe Germans admire the efficiency of the British intelligence services, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Swedish “Allehanda.” quoted by the ‘‘Daily Express.” R AF. pilots, he writes, know the exact position of every target, even these newly built and having145 words
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Article1873 1940-12-09 3 A. REYNOLDS - Soillessj' Agriculture In Practice By A. REYNOLDS Th you have a paved or concrete backyard where, to grow anything, you would first have to excavate the surface and replace it with soil, you should try your hand at hydroponics—vegetable and flower culture in nutrient solutions1,873 words
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Miscellaneous45 1940-12-09 3 WHAT A WAR I «> Wilkinson 1 Il SCTF*"* I v w J i x "wJR: W' AW i c-> Vi ;V- if Hw J 1 J»»' I* w •j j CANTEEN CONCERTS J “‘ln a Monastery Garden would be more vour mark, Dad ft J45 words
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2113 1940-12-09 4 EVENTS OVERSHADOWED BY WAR Encouragement Of "Grow Food" Campaigns PREPARATIONS already initiated to make the greatest pos- sible use of teachers and pupils in the event of hostilities were accelerated at the outbreak of war, states the Director of Education, S.S., in his Education2,113 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-12-09 4 Women porters on London's underground railways have already settled down to their new duties—even to shouting the familiar directions to passengers.24 words
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Article1595 1940-12-09 4 Efforts Of D. X I. EXCELLENT PROGRESS 1939 made by the Drainage and Irrigation DepaUno nt to prevent flooding in various parts of Malaya are -ascribed in detail in the report of the Department for which has recently been made public and which reveals that considerable progress1,595 words
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Advertisement26 1940-12-09 4 HUNTLEY PALMERS Vm \''SB I I I e APPvIITMtUT iw Short» Obtainable at all leading stores. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS: SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCHES Warins 526 words
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Article492 1940-12-09 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL It is notified in a Gazette Extraordinary f at His Excellency Sir Thomas Shenton Whitelegge Thomas. G.C.M.G., 0.8 Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Sett'ements, resumed the adminis- tration of the Government of the Colony on December 6, 1940. on his return from furlough. j The Hon. Mr.492 words
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79 1940-12-09 5 FORWARDED TO LORD LLOYD The original petition against the imposition of income tax in the Federated Malay States has been forwarded to the Rt. Hon. Lord Lloyd. Secretary of State for the Colonies, through His Excellency the High Commissioner. The petition bears the signatures of79 words
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617 1940-12-09 5 Penang X Province Wellesley WOOL AND MATERIAL ACCOUNT Amount previously acknowledged $23,062 55 St. George's Girls’ School 36.00 Mrs. Ooi Kee Wan 20.00 Mrs. Warren Parsons. West Thailand. <5 ticals) 3.95 Local staff of St. George's Girls’ School 12.80 Anonymous 2.00 Monthly contributions. Mrs. Sydney617 words
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208 1940-12-09 5 Chap Ji Kee Lottery Charge Singapore Sit Chin Soon, a 41-year-old riesha puller, was fined $2,959, or 11 months rigorous imprisonment in the Singapore second court on Saturday when he was convicted by Mr. Conrad Oldham, the Magistrate, on a charge of assisting in a208 words
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1420 1940-12-09 5 Our Special Critic “J. P. S. "l - Enjoyable Musical Evening At E. O. Penang Concert Orchestra’s Charity Effort (By Our Special Critic “J. P. S."l A reference to the Critiques I have written of the Concerts given by the Penang Concert Orchestra under the baton of the Rev. Cohn King over a period of some six years1,420 words
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Advertisement44 1940-12-09 5 v «ar «or «av Mv anr jv anr anr aar aav aw aw aw aw aw wa aw 4 j DANCE AT 1 W EMBLEY CABARET t WHERE YOUR TAST’I IS STUDIED FROM EVERY .ANGLE j ENTERTAINMENT ASSURED j J 9.00 pun. —Nightly—l2.oo pjn.44 words
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Advertisement191 1940-12-09 5 FUN FROLIC PARK MONDAY. 9th DECEMBER 1940 NEW NOORAN OPERA: “PUTRI TANJONG BUEH". Supported by Malaya’s cream of dancing talents. Coming soon “AMAN BALOON” Malaya’s foremost mirth provoking wizard. CANTONESE OPERA: “PAK YEN HOONG NIANG’’. With Miss Liang P,aik Yoke, Miss Slew Lan H'ong. Cheang Yoke Thong and Chan Yin191 words
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Miscellaneous90 1940-12-09 5 LAf Controlled By fl SHAW BROS. LTD.. Singapore EAST 3 SHOWS TUI) AY It 3; 6.15 9.30 p.m. ~j.ORGE RAFT ANN SHERIDAN IN Warner Bros.’ Big Thrill Hit ‘THEY DRIVE BY NIGHT” w ith Ida Lupino Humphrey Bogart. Opening 1 omorrou tonight ladies guest night AT THE NEW WORLD MON:90 words
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Miscellaneous85 1940-12-09 5 majestic f. IN/' 3 SHOW'S TODAY 3, <>.ls V.. 30 p.m. Republic s First-Run Double-Feature Attraction At Reduced Prices Of Admission. A Thrill-a-minuts Adventure with the Screen’s Greatest Cowboy GENE AUTRY in •PRAIRIE MOON” with SMILEY BURNETTE SHIRLEY DEANE TOMMY RYAN Preceded by another thrilling adventure Western THE THREE MESQUITEERS85 words
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Miscellaneous91 1940-12-09 5 THREE SHOWS TODAY Bi METRO’S .MADCAP OF DANCE, MELODY AND FUN! SING AND SWING TO ARTIE SHAW AND HIS FAMOUS BAND! “Every Other Inch j A Lady“ INTRODUCING HOLLYWOOD’S NEWEST GLAMOUR GIRL LANA TURNER 1 WITH jdy Richard Carlson rjj Lee Bowman Showing on Thursday December 12 THE FILM THAT91 words
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Miscellaneous142 1940-12-09 5 QUEEN’S LAST 2 SHOWS (,j.S TODAY 9.30 Paramount's Grand Comedy Hit! Funnier than ten thousand mother-in-law jokes! JOAN BLONDELL-DICK POWELL ln “I WANT A DIVORCE" A Paramount Picture with GLORIA DICKSON FRANK FAY Together with the Latest British Paramount News Yesterday’s Ma inee Was A Sensational Success By Popular Requests142 words
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Article467 1940-12-09 6 r jTHE Nazi expulsion of 70,000 frenchmen from Lorraine and Marshal Petain’s pathetic broadcast on the subject again raise this question: What exactly is to be France’s role in the socalled “new order’’ in Europe? There have been many statements each seeming to contradict the other467 words
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Article108 1940-12-09 6 BKX CINEMA "They Diive By Night” with G. Raft and Ann Sheridan 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QCEEN b CINEMA “I want a Divorce” with Joan Biondell and Dick Powell 6 15 and 9 30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA “Every Other Inch A Lady” with Lana Turner and108 words
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Article350 1940-12-09 6 Cold Shower 1 TF'RE is another cold shower for the Nazi wireless propagan (lists. The Admiralty recently gave this official list of British actual losses in ships to date, compared with German claims: Actual Enemy Pre-war Losses Claims Strength Battleships and Battle cruisers 1 32 15 Aircraft350 words
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Article692 1940-12-09 6 .Monday, Dec. 9 r pHERE seems no limit to what the Greeks can do. Yesterday the capture cf Argy rocastro was officially announced and the victory, according to messages from Athens, is being celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm throughout. Greece. i REEK and British soldiers692 words
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Advertisement210 1940-12-09 6 Xmaj GiftJ FOR MEN IN Fancy Neckwear Silk Handkerchiefs Silk Scarves Pyjamas, Socks, Shirts Hats. K. Shoes, Travelling Slippers, Silk Dressing Gowns. Leather, Tie, Collar Shirt Cases, Stirrup Clocks, Coat Brushes Manicure Sets, Topfiite Golf Balls in fancy Xmas packing boxes 3s. Dunhill Pipes and Cigarette Holders, Fancy Ash Trays,210 words
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Advertisement42 1940-12-09 6 V a W."AV,VAW WHEN BUYING TIN PROVISIONS Always Specify. rOw ill full lei DEL MONTE PRODUCTS are known the world over. o OBTAINABLE AT Ail the lending dealers. o I BOLB AGENTS Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG. lpob and Kuala Lumpur. BbDafcHIKBSBHHHB42 words
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Advertisement31 1940-12-09 6 QPWiTF 1 aZ lAj'-’ VX 'PE»»H£S PtONFER JUBMR WOMLO 529 TANJONC BUNGAH R? PEN ANU, For your ccnvenisnce send your tyres to o® Sales Depot. 11 Light Street. Penlng. RE? MONEY31 words
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1916 1940-12-09 7 Governor Tells Of British Courage Determination HOff THOSE AT HOME FACED ORDEAL Council Extends II elcome At Meeting i > EPRESENTATI\ ES OF THE VARIOUS COMMUNITIES ON THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL EXTENDED A W XRM WELCOME TO HIS EXC ELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, WHEN HE PRESIDED AT HIS FIRST MEETING T THE1,916 words
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Article173 1940-12-09 7 xTMIE “Pina ng Gazette" learns that a solution to the problem of preserving rice for long periods has b«*en discovered and will be put into effect immediately. Credit for the discovery goes to Mr. Il Barker of th»* Bagan Rice Mill, Bagan Serai. He has173 words
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Article224 1940-12-09 7 C.-I-C. Evinces Keen Interest In Malaya's Air Cadets Singapore. |XSPECTING the latest batch <,f r.a.F. cadets to pass thiough the Government Flying Training School on Saturday, the Commander-in-chief, Far East Command, Air Chief Marshal Sii Robeit Biooke-Pop emphasised the importance of their future duties224 words
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Article123 1940-12-09 7 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,445,837.92, made up of Penang $933,774.39 and Perak $512,063.53. Contributions received in Penang over the week-end include $l6O from Loyal British Subjects, Kedah”, who have already made several donations. Penang Teachers and the staff of the Government123 words
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Article323 1940-12-09 7 LANA IT RNER IN ODEON COMEDY I The M.G M. ■Mudios have a habit oi proI during excellent musical comedies, and the latest offering, '‘Every Other Inch A Lady.” now showing at the Odeon, fully lives up to the high standard set by such films as "Great323 words
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Advertisement260 1940-12-09 7 MF rwc /war BE* BE* j j I I HUNGRY? Just the stuff j I 1 A I I 1 J w 1 j i Where you buy it I I M. S. ALLY Co. KIM SENG Co. k OUR STORE I j LOOK BROS I I and other good260 words
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Article71 1940-12-09 8 Penang, December 7, 1940. [By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York Demand 47 3/32 Montreal Demand 51 27/32 Batavia Demand 88 s'B Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 11/16 Shanghai Demand 14 5/8 Japan Demand 193 1/4 New Zealand71 words
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Article24 1940-12-09 8 Estimated export of dry rubber from Malaya, Brunei and Labuan for the month ct Nov. 1940 was 40,400 tons.24 words
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Article37 1940-12-09 8 Ocean shipments of Rubber including latex, concentrated latex and revertex, being final shipment on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during November 1940 totalled 52,122 tong ton-. Foreign exports of tin, being final ship->’-s Malayan37 words
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Article483 1940-12-09 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 9th December, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal. 6/6 6/9 £1 Austral Malay 34/0 35/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 18/0 19/0 SI Ayer Weng 0.65 0.75 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15/6ex $1483 words
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Article243 1940-12-09 8 Issue Bayers Sellers Allenby 1.17} 1.224 Alar Gajali 0.85 0.90 ex Am al. Malay 1.65 1.75 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.10 1.15 Ayer Panas 110 115 Bassett 0.42 0 45ex Batu Lmtang 1-05 1.10 Bedford 0.87} 0.924 Benta 1.01 104 Borelli 1.30 1.40 Brog a 0.57 0.60243 words
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Article340 1940-12-09 8 Issue Buy“r3 Sellers i A. £1 (Aust) N.Z. Min Ord 22/U 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.85 .95 2 Alex. Brick 74% Prefs 2.15 2.20 5 B M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £7} £7j £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16'6 17/0 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref340 words
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Article250 1940-12-09 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Bangun Tin 5% less tax 25.11.40 20.12.40 Batu Selangor 0% (No 23) 18.12.40 24.12.40 Burma Malay 6d. (No. 25) 18.12.40 24.12.40 Hitam 5% Ist Int 9 12.40 14.12.40 Hong Facts 7% 4th Int 7.12.40 18.12.40 Jelapang 1/3 (No. 15» 11.12.40 18.12.40250 words
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Article439 1940-12-09 8 American Rubber Absorption The rate of American rubber consumption has always been a factor of para- j mount importance to producers of raw rubber; indeed, the fortunes of the Indus-i try in peace-time were largely dependent upon the level of prosperity in the United States of America.439 words
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Article338 1940-12-09 8 Trading Profits Lower The full report for 1939 of Rolls-Royce, Ltd., shows that there was a reduction in the trading profit from £43<»,290 to £344.921. But the 1939 figure is after making provision for the aggregate losses ol subsidiary companie». for E.P.T and i N.D.C. and for contingencies338 words
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Article32 1940-12-09 8 Dividend 3 3,4 per cent., less tax (nil); net profit (subject to audit), £11,541 (£2,351); to estates reserve. £2,000; depreciation of buildings, <fcc„ £700; taxation reserve. £4.000 forward. £6.40232 words
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Article16 1940-12-09 8 Foreign imports of tin ore during Nov. 1340. totalled 5,419 tons.16 words
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Article13 1940-12-09 8 Foreign imports of rubber during Nov. 16.196 dry tons.13 words
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185 1940-12-09 8 Until such tune as an air service between Singapore and Hong Kong ia available, the following air mail rates and super-scriptions will apply to correspondence forwarded via Hong Kong Air Mail fee including ordinaryDestination postage Superscription Letters Postcards per 1/2 oz185 words
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354 1940-12-09 8 Progress <>f New Kev Industry Australia, within twelve months, has j i developed from a rudimentary scanty I nucleus, a machine tool industry that has recently made or has on order 3,300 machines and tools valued at £2.<)00.000. i U is the most significant development354 words
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Article109 1940-12-09 8 MONDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1940 MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of Posting AIK MAILS Mails ior Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur Singapore 1.30 p.m. Monday 9ta inst. (Regn. 1 p m.) Mails for Great Britain (Superscription via Durbar.) India. Africa, Burma, Bangkok U.S.A., Great Britain by surface transport to Hongkong thence by109 words
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Article11 1940-12-09 8 Ruboer output for November 1940 51,851 lbs.11 words
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Article25 1940-12-09 8 The output of Kinta Kellas Tin during the month of November was as follows Output, piculs *****. Hour- run 620 Yardage 125.70025 words
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Article119 1940-12-09 8 Saturday’s Close Previousiv TIN: LONDON: £257. 0. 0. £256 1' “Spot” £259. 15 0 £259 1 “Forward” SINGAPORE: “Spot” $132.62'1; Business done 125 tons PENANG: “Spot” RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 11 7 8d “Forward” 12 i|i6d Tone Q U i e t SINGAPORE: “Spot” 38 «2 c PENANG: “Spot”119 words
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Advertisement113 1940-12-09 8 BANKS SAVINGS slk/p tync. &>' S&n&fart, a dollar saved is an extra dollar earned. a Savings Account is the best Inducement to sava, To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to time is to be a contented person. A Savings Account may be open-113 words
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Article394 1940-12-09 9 “Mine and Countermine.” By Professor A. M. Low. (Hutcliinson. 12s. 6d. net.) BY' A. G. MACDONELL In these days we are all becoming painfully expert in matters of strategy and tactics and weapons and methods of attack and defence, on land, by sea, and in the394 words
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Advertisement34 1940-12-09 9 Introducing The Latest Fabric Just Unpacked From America SNAKE SKIN ONLY IN WHITE Sale Price 2 z Bo a yd. AVAILABLE AT 1. S. I. OOIUTUK li 10. Corner of Beach and Bishop Streets34 words
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Miscellaneous2229 1940-12-09 9 SAN FRANCISCO W I I I I 'TREASURE ISLAND* H wßh A A KGEI 9.67 me/s 7.20 cjh. The Songsters. 7.50 News English. 605 Tunes of To-day. 8.50 Mu- sical Portraits. 920 Amazine America. 9.50 News in English. 10.05 Modern MeloW—. A SHORTWAVE" CTATIAVQ dles 10 20 Linda Dale 'Sketch*.2,229 words
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813 1940-12-09 10 Marshal Badoglio's Resignation Event Of First Importance London, December 7. By Genera! Sir Hubert Gough, Reuter’s Military Commentator Marshal Eadoglio's resignation or removal—whichever it may he—is an event of first class importance. But until we can decide with certainty which it is,—Reuter. - 813 words
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1352 1940-12-09 10 MESSAGE TO KING GEORGE Free Peoples Impressed With Courage Of Greeks London, December 7, President Roosevelt has pledged American aid to Greece in exchange messages with King George IL President Roosevelt’s pledge was given in answer to a message from King George thanking him1,—8.0.W. - 1,352 words
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Article100 1940-12-09 10 —Reuter. Effective Reply To Nanking Treaty Chungking Dec. 7. The Chinese press gives prominence- to the Soviet declaration of policy towards China. The action is interpreted as an effective reply to the anti-Communist Clause in the treaty between Japan and the Warn Ching-wei regime. The “Ta—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article186 1940-12-09 10 —Reuter. Alleged Anglo-Chinese Negotiations Tokyo, Dec 7. A Shanghai dispatch to the Japanese News Agency asserts that negotiations are now proceeding between the British Ambassador to China and General Chiang-kai-shek for the conclusion of a secret military alliance between Britain and China. The agency attributed the report to—Reuter. - 186 words
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Article154 1940-12-09 10 —Reuter. Ready To Defeat Aii) Enemy” Moscow. December 7 “At any moment we are ready to start for a battle and under any conditions we are read! to defeat any enemy.” declared General Popov, commanding the First Red Banner Army on the Far Eastern front at a Conference—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article86 1940-12-09 10 s. —Reuter. Continued Pressure l>\ Greeks Admitted Rome. Dec. 7. The Greeks continue pressure in the groups of mountains West of Pogradetz. limiting activity on the rest front to local attacks in the Argyro-Castro region, states an Italian High Command communique. The claim is made that Ita’ian troopss.—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article97 1940-12-09 10 Reuter. Found By Greeks At Santi Quaranta Rugby, December 8. According to an Athens Press message, the Italian destroyer half submerged at Santi Quaranta after being bombed by the R A F. is to be examined by experts to see if it can be used again GreekReuter. - 97 words
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117 1940-12-09 10 Many Festivities Planned Rugby, Dec. 8. The British Army at Home wik enjoy merry Xmas in the traditional way as far as “exigencies of the service’’ permit Mess presidents and games organisers are equally to make the festival go with a swing.117 words
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Article329 1940-12-09 10 FILLER EXPLANATION OF CONCESSIONS NEEDED Rugby, December 7. In connection with reports of anxiety among moderate politic elements in India that the inflexible attitude of older par l leaders and the continued disagreements between the I gress Party and the Moslem League may impede the cm—8.0. W. - 329 words
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Advertisement101 1940-12-09 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO ABBIVE PRES. JACKSON x PRES. VAN BUREN (via Panama) uec .zn PRES. HARRISON PRES. POLK x PRES. MONROE eo 11 x No Passengers Los Angeles And Pacific Coast Via Pacific PACIFIC SERVICE LEAVE HONGKONG PRES. COOLIDGE Dec 22 PRES. PIERCE Jan X PRES. TAFT101 words
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174 1940-12-09 11 Ipoh. A last minute try by Wagstaff gave Seiangor a hardearned victory over Perak by 9 points (three tries) to 8 Points (a goal and a penalty goal) in their inter-state rugger match on the padang on Saturday. A very good crowd watched174 words
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Article42 1940-12-09 11 —Reuter. Heavyweight Title Fight Aew York, Dec. 8. The boxing promoter, Mike Jacobs, has announced that .4be Simon (18 stone) Acw York heavyweight, zeill meet Joe Louis in a title bout at Detroit in February or March.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article95 1940-12-09 11 —Reuter. Narrow V ictory For Cambridge London, Dec. 7. Cambridge one goal and two tries, 11 points, beat Oxford a placed goal and a drop goal, 9 points, in the annual Inter Varsity rugger match for which no Blues were awarded owing to the war. Cambridge was generally—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article145 1940-12-09 11 Police Beat Bench And Bar Tne annual match for the Allen Cup, presented by the former Chief Police Officer, Mr. B. W. Allen, to be competed annually between the Police and the Members of the Bench and Bar. was played yesterday over the Penang Turf Club Golf145 words
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Article156 1940-12-09 11 S.L.R.C. Beat Francis Light Party The S.L.R.C. beat the Francis Light Party in a tennis match played on December 4, 5 and 6: The following are the results (S.LR.C. players mentioned first): Dr. C. Subrahmanyam and M. Subramaniam beat Cheah Teong Lip and Lee Eng Hong 6—l, 6—4. Mohd.156 words
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Article59 1940-12-09 11 Seaforths vs Tiang Lok’s XV On the Polo Ground today at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Tiang Lok’s XV: —Chow Teik Khoon. Lim Mah Chan. Bakar Awang, Lee Tiang Lok, Goh Thye San; Yeang Kah Chong, Yeang Kah Cheng; Kadir. Stephen. Lim Eng Hock, Amra Singh, Ooi Boon Chye, J. Read,59 words
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Article357 1940-12-09 11 Final Postponed To Saturday Next The Commercial badminton final Between the Public Works Department and the Posts and Telegraphs Department and the presentation of prizes were postponed on Saturday night owing to inclement weather. The date has been fixed for next Saturday, Dec. 14. STATE PLAYERS The following357 words
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Article181 1940-12-09 11 Accident At Kelawei Road Two cars were involved in a collision at Kelawei Road near the junction of College Lane at about 7 o'clock on Saturday night. The passengers of one of the cars, which included some Chinese women and children, were slightly injured. The181 words
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Article100 1940-12-09 11 K.H.P. vs Punjab Regt. On the Hutching’s School ground today at 5.15 p.m.: K.H.P.: Dubara Singh: Tan Luan Gark. Ismail bin Hashim; Chee Phui San. Gan Thean Beng. C. Danker; Khoo Phin Hong. Tye Thoon Tuck. Eu Hong Lay. Cheah Boh Eve. Ng Beng Heng. Reserves: Khoo Boon Choo.100 words
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Article125 1940-12-09 11 RACE 1. FEKNLET $3O A. $lO DANSE DI VENTRE $l2 MYANEE 9 RACE 2. ROYAL BEAU $lO A 6 .MISS ROD 7 STENELLA 6 RACE 3. QUEEN BEON $42 A 8. PHARIOL 7 ROSALIE 0 RACE 4. STRATHMORE $34 A $ll EMPIRIC $2l EE TOUQUET 8 RACE125 words
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157 1940-12-09 11 Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 8 The All-Malayan Eurasians skippered by Pestana of Penang trounced a scratch team this afternoon on the Padang at rugger by 27 points < 4 goals, a drop goal and a try» to nil. The Eurasians were superior in every department and157 words
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Article252 1940-12-09 11 Springfield B.P. Beat Broadway B.P. In a friendly return badminton match the Springfield BP. again defeated the Broadway BP by 4 games to nil. Owing to poor light the first singles had to be abandoned. The following were the results (Springfield mentioned first»; DOUBLES Khoo Khay Bok and Kee252 words
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Article146 1940-12-09 11 Request To Public Although the main Christmas mails for the United Kingdom are already well on their way, the volume of Christmas letters and parcels to other destinations nearer at hand has begun to increase noticeably. Members of the public can help in expediting the passage146 words
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Article355 1940-12-09 11 British Soccer And Rugger Results London, Dec. 7. r pHE following are the results of the soccer and rugger A matches played today:— NORTH Blackburn Rovers 5, Manchester United 5. Bradford 2. Rochdale 4. Bury 0. Preston North End 0. Chester 6. New Brighton 2. Chesterfield355 words
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107 1940-12-09 11 Kuala Lumpur. December 8. Playing the last inter-state hockey match at Kuala Lumpur this season, Perak, as yet unbeaten, overwhelmed Pahang by seven goals to two this afternoon on the padang. Ah Loke contributed four of Perak’s goals while Caleb. Heng Teik and107 words
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Article76 1940-12-09 11 New World XI vs Loh Pun Chew’s XI The following will represent the New World Amusement Park against Loh Pun Chew's XI in a chanty soccer match in aid of the China Distress Relief Fund on the C.R.C. ground on Sunday, December 22: Chong Lim: Say Leong. Som76 words
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Article169 1940-12-09 11 Tea-party In Honour Of Graduates A tea-party was held at the Chinese National Language School, Penang, yesterday in honour of the graduation of the first batch of pupils of the school. There was a large gathering of pupils, their parents and patrons of the school. Aanong169 words
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Article70 1940-12-09 11 Selangor Beat Perak By Odd Goal (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. December 7. In the women’s Inter-State hockey match played this afternoon, Selangor scored a victory of two goals to one over Perak. The first half was taken with the homesters leading by a clear goal. Miss70 words
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Article42 1940-12-09 11 Toklv’s XI vs Peter Yeoh’s XI On the Esplanade ground today at. 5.15 p.m. Peter Yeohs XI: Manikam; Rethlnam, Veloo; Wai Sung (capt.). Ramoo, Santiago; T hangam. Marriappen. A. Suppiah, Nedason. Singam. Reserves: Peter Yeoh. Soon Chit, Michael Lee. Dass, Daub.42 words
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Advertisement24 1940-12-09 11 C' x 111 4 i f war STERLING SILVER FITTED CASES MAKE IDEAL GIFTS FOR THIS X’MAS 3.P.D£SJLyAff (INCORPORATED IN CEYLON) SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH24 words
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213 1940-12-09 12 TIME TELLS SHOULD SCORE Eagle’s Eye’s Chances On Wednesday •I (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. THE main track was thrown open for use this morning and a few fast and interesting gallops were seen, the best of which were done by Jubilee213 words
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Article111 1940-12-09 12 8.0. W. Third Instalment Of £l,OOO From Trrngganu Rugby, December 8. Shetland Islanders’ gift of £6OO for a Spitfire is acknowledged by the Minister of Aircraft production. Lord Lloyd, Colonial Secretary, has warmly thanked British Honduras "Win the War” subscribers for £1,500, the second instalment towards the purchase8.0. W. - 111 words
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Article129 1940-12-09 12 8.0 W. Canadian Army Experiments Rugby, Decembei 8. The Second Canadian Divisional Signals are adapting a commercial facsimile of transmission to military purposes After many months of research and experiment, a plan has been devised which, experts believe, will increase the efficiency of Canadian as well8.0 W. - 129 words
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424 1940-12-09 12 >. Reuter LONDON, DEC. 9. FURTHER DETAILS OF THE 1 R.A.F.’S RAID ON THE FRENCH ATLANTIC PORTS, BREST AND LORI ENT, ON SATURDAY NIGHT WHEN THE LUFTWAFFE ‘GROUNDED’' FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE OPENING OF THE BLITZ WERE ISSUED ON SUNDAY NIGHT. Brest>. Reuter - 424 words
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Article52 1940-12-09 12 8.0. W Mobile Canteen For Homeless Londoners Rutiby. Dec. 7. British Leszi >n members have provided a mobile canteen for people rendered homeless bv the bombing of London and this was. todav presented to the L.C.C b- tiie President oi tiie Legion. Major General Sir Frederit k Maurice.--8.0. W - 52 words
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Article1155 1940-12-09 12 Handicaps For Second Day j HORSES —Class 4 —9 Furlongs 1 2 0 CONSTANT LIGHT 6y 9.00 Major T. L. Fox Owner 3 0 0 SINDANGLAJA 6y 8.13 “Holland Kongsi” H. Sleigh I 2 3 4 CARMTOP lly 8.05 “Mr. Ranggi” Turley I 3 0 0 DANCING FOAM1,155 words
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Article62 1940-12-09 12 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9. TIN: I’eiiang 8132.62$ Business done 75 tons. Singapore 132.62 i 1UBBER: Penang Spot. 38j'c Singapore Spot 38 Jc JO PR A: Sundried $2.90 business done Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7.15 sellers Fair Seed $6.85 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $10.36 Rangoon Parboiled No.62 words
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288 1940-12-09 12 —Reuter. Cairo. Dec. 7 Forti raids on eleven different Albania: centres nave been carried out by the RAF during the four weeks since the} started active co-operation with the Greeks. British pilots are continually raging over the .snow covered mountains and valleys of—Reuter. - 288 words
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Article38 1940-12-09 12 Reuter. Pacifist (Candidate Heavily Defeated London. December 7 Mr W. S. -Seamark the “ChTistifixi Pacifist- war candidate" was heavily defeated in the Northampton by-election by Mr. Gerard Summers < National Conscrvative* who polled 16.587 to 1.167Reuter. - 38 words
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359 1940-12-09 12 London. Dec. 9. The chance to turn the Italian reverses into a complete rout and win for France victory the Mediterranean now presents itself to the French Fleet and French armies in North Africa and Syria, said General de Gaulle, Free Frenc>.—Reuter. - 359 words
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Article74 1940-12-09 12 —B.O w. Cambridge Accepts Oxfo rd s (.liallenge London, December 7 > Cambridge University have accepted Oxford’s challenge to a boat race which, j it is stated, may take place on March 1 It is corsidered probable a short course at Henley will be substituted for i the—B.O w. - 74 words
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