Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 December 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1940-12-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY jir. Vol, xcvni. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article51 1940-12-21 1 Reuter. London, Dec. 21. J■ I Ple< t has proved that it is comwstrinn” and that it can ope\te with impunity in the Adria- 1 ■hile the Navy is pumping shells into that vital Italian a ;>ply port in Albania, the Italia* Fleet and planesReuter. | - 51 words
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Article141 1940-12-21 1 —Reuter. Wc:/ Opened For Further Progress Athens, Dec. 20. A i d by slight improvement in the weather, the Greek Army has been able to move more freely on many parts of their SO-mile long battlefront in Albania The Greek advance in some sub-sec-tions of the—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article41 1940-12-21 1 Reuter. I.ondon, December 20. j-nd Lothian’s death was due to toxic ;->’S'»ning which affected his heart according to accounts received from the Embassy in Washington. This statement was made by Mr. R A H in the Commons. —Reuter.Reuter. - 41 words
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Article, Illustration126 1940-12-21 1 CABINET CHANCES MAY FOLLOW London, Dec. 21. amc which is now beim; canvassed in well-informed circles 'on for the post of British Ambassador to the United States l.ord Halifax, ihe Forciim Secretary, writes Reuter’s As former iceroy of India and Foreign Secretary for126 words
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Article, Illustration769 1940-12-21 1 PETAIN HOLDS TRUMP CARD c Nazi Fears Of French Troops In Africa I.ondon, Dec. 21. 'T’HERc. are innumerable possibilities to explain the crisis in Vichy, writes Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent. It may concern the position of General Weygand and the troops in Algiers and769 words
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Article106 1940-12-21 1 —Reuter. London. Dec. 21. Italian uneasiness over the re-x-ent Franco-German talks is reflected in a statement issued last night by the Official Italian Agency which, after saying that little information about the talks has become available in Italy and any how it is considered that they concern—Reuter. - 106 words
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191 1940-12-21 1 CHUNGKING, DEC. 21. A TENSE SITUATION HAS APPARENTLY' ARISEN BE TWEEN THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES AND CHINESE COMMUNIST TROOPS WHO HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO MOVE TO NEW POSITIONS. In Chungking, it is declared that this order, given as the Military Command, cannot be questioned.191 words
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237 1940-12-21 1 London, Dec. 21. Ihe British attack on Bardia has been increasing with steady velocity and. entering on the third day, it has assumed the nature of a siege. The Italian garrison which is well supplied is endeavouring to hold on to the bitterReuter. - 237 words
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Article39 1940-12-21 1 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 20 President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Princess Maria of Norway and a host of people prominent in America, attended a brilliant dinner party given at the White House in honour oi Princess Juliana of Holland.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Advertisement14 1940-12-21 1 hff GATE I V .■> Malawi A Penang \_-row dispensary ltd.. pp« ug and Ipoh.14 words
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Advertisement108 1940-12-21 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE I I Agents for North Malaya <£ GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, i Penang and Ipoh. Lse HO HONG ELEPHANT BRAND COOKING OIL! f Enjoy your dinner with that CHRISTMAS FEELING Ho Hong Elephant Brand Cooking Gil is well-known ioi* its high quality. It is Yegeiahle oil108 words
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248 1940-12-21 2 London, Dec. 20. AN anti-Fascist demonstration by Italian officers interned in Yugoslavia took place at an internment camp in Sloania when the Italian Consul-General in Loubliana visited his compatriots there, according to a despatch from Maribor to the Free French News Agency here. -Reuter. The.- -Reuter. - 248 words
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Article40 1940-12-21 2 —Reuter. London. Dec 20. The Swiss Government’s protest against the bombing of Basle this week was received by the British Government yesterday. The protest is now under the consideration of the British Government, writes Reuter's diplomatic correspondent.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article66 1940-12-21 2 —Reuter. Willing To Continue Negotiations Saigon, Dec. 39 French Indo-China desiret» to continue negotiations with Thailand in the spirit of goodwill. In an official announcement to th» effect. Admiral Decoux, Gover-nor-General, says that Thailand’s official radio announcement regarding Thailand’s pacific intentions and its desire to cnnfi—r negotiations in—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article47 1940-12-21 2 Reuter. Seizure Of Records Ordered Chicago. Dtc. 30 Seizure of the records of the GrrmanAmencan Bund here ano the Teutonia Publishing Company has been ordered by the Judge of the Municipal Court. Both concerns are being sued lor nonpayment of personal property taxes.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article275 1940-12-21 2 Reuter London. December 20. The Laval crisis in France has a definite bearing on Germany’s plans to help Mussolini from being defeated by the British and Greece, states the Free French Agency which adds that there is no doubt that M. Laval had accepted the German. – – Reuter - 275 words
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Article220 1940-12-21 2 —Reuter. In tractions Given To Italian U-Boats London. Dec. 20 Secret orders to Italian submarine commanders to sink certain Spanish merchant ships without warning are revealed by the British Admiralty today. The order in question was recovered after a successful attack on an Italian submanne—Reuter. - 220 words
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Article153 1940-12-21 2 —Reuter. Desirability Of Railway Connection I«ondon, December 20. At question time in the Commons, Mr. Robert Morgan suggested that, in view of its extreme importance to British trade, the Secretary of State should consult the Burmese Government regarding the desirability of preparing at all events earthworks of the railway—Reuter. - 153 words
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Article90 1940-12-21 2 —Reutt r. In Session For EveryDay Of 1940 Washington. Dec. 20. Plans to adjourn Congress, before the expiration of its term of office t# constitutional limitation on January 1 have nenv been abandoned owing to the opposition of a small minority and while no business will be transacted—Reutt r. - 90 words
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1147 1940-12-21 2 MERCILESS BRITISH PRESSDf I Bardia, Dec O ARD IA is beingj mercilessly bombed from the air and bombarded at sea ring of British tanks and massed troops is drawn around its inland sid Both heavy and light forces of the Mediterranean Fleet carried—Reuter. - 1,147 words
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548 1940-12-21 2 Inzn-don, Dec. HO. Prrm. words about the sttuation »n Tangier ujerc used by the Undersecretary for Foreign Affaffirs, Mr. R. A. Butler, replying to the Commons debate on the position of the International Zone. The Labour Minister, Mr. Cocks, who initiated the debate, said the—Reuter - 548 words
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Article78 1940-12-21 2 Reuter. Suggestion Has* tspport Of Shanghai l'ap< r v Shanghai Dec. 2« Commenting on Mrs. R cacy of outright cash 1 why the American “Mornirrj F not?” Sentiment apart, it a r nUT) today look upon Er ty-taii line of defence. The holds out, the longer– Reuter. - 78 words
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Article41 1940-12-21 2 Reu» New U.S. Anil Leaving For Washin Admiral Leahy, the new vl jj bassador to the Vichy fro®sail aboard an American via Norfolk, Virginia, en roil Lisbon, accompanied by h v u» Admiral Leahy paid a jeutrt" President RooseveltReu» - 41 words
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Advertisement123 1940-12-21 2 A Piano of distinction The “RobinsoF Miniature I Equal in Tone to Full Size Piano THE NAME “ROBINSON” STANDS FOB PRESTIGE AND INTEGRITY, AND ANYONE POSSESSING AN INSTRUMENT MADE BY US HAS A PIANO OF WHICH THE POSSESSOR CAN BE JUSTLY PROUD. ROBINSON PIANO Co. PENANG KJ SmLFX- j Choose123 words
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1780 1940-12-21 3 Reliable information reaching London from Germany indicates that the K.A F. raids have appreciably affected aircraft and oil production. Works that turn out aircraft and aircraft material have been smashed up and great havoc wrought in the oil refineries and oil storage depots.1,780 words
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779 1940-12-21 3 r |’’HE full story ot the heroic part taken by H.M.A.S. Australia in the 1 Dakar engagement last September, when General de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces, attempted to land with British naval assistance. was revealed for the first time to779 words
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Article, Illustration40 1940-12-21 3 T>ie si/H sue cessfit! flight hy om <>f the men of the hemher squadron which nightly attacks Hitler’s inzasion portsl on the h v cnch crust .Ibozc, t'ree of his colleaaues with their load of bombs.40 words
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211 1940-12-21 3 London. FTER seeing the hojieleJssness of France, th? sadness of Spain, and the garish revelry in Portugal, it is a tonic to roturn to England, where the people have adapted themselves to the nightmarish comiitions as if they represented normal existence. Thus Miss Kathleen211 words
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Article292 1940-12-21 3 London. “I kOGFIGHTS” at between 30,00» 40,000 feet will Im- almost commonplace before long, a pilot told the "Daily Telegraph.” Discussing the development of air combat, the pilot described the hairraising experiences that the R.A.F. men endure as a matter of routine. Now that the292 words
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Advertisement140 1940-12-21 3 BRUSH YOUR TEETH THE SAFE®WAY w* smif mustkmh f J LOST ITS CHMM A charming smile may f x mean a great deal in your life, and you must guard it with the greatest care. Behind the gleaming white oi your teeth dangerous decay may be setting in, without you140 words
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Article1090 1940-12-21 4 Highly Appreciated At Home Lady Thomas 1 Appeal To Women STIRRING appeal by Lady Thomas to Malayan women to give all help and assistance in the matter of providing comforts for men of the fighting Services and their families overseas has been issued, and is given1,090 words
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204 1940-12-21 4 TTOW he left a man whom he had arrested in his bedroom on the night of Nov. 19 in the care of his two wives while he went for the police, was stated by a Chinese, Foo Han Chew, in the Singapore third204 words
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Article873 1940-12-21 4 Sir M. Watson’s Advice To Planters HEALTH and welfare problems in connection with European employment in Malaya undoubtedly nre of the first interest and importance to employer*, including, we venture to *ay, the Rubber Growers’ tion. representing as it do<* so many of the873 words
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Article372 1940-12-21 4 Forgery Charge EXPERT TG Gl\i: EVIDENCE Serein ban Before Mr. J. A. A. Faith court on Wednesday, formal mei made of a case in which local Sikh money-lender Singh, is charged with 1 Mr. R. Ramani. on a fiat :i lie Prosecutor, is for t:> while372 words
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128 1940-12-21 4 Singapore. An appeal to the Malayan publx to help them in their campaign of collecting silver paper and tin ’<# was made by the Singapore Giri Guides when they held a review their war work at the C.E.ZMS Girls School for Lady Thomas .art128 words
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60 1940-12-21 4 Twenty ants recently h< I up ;in e trie train for 20 minutes n u bourne. The train was hal signal which shoived dar .:e* When efforts to correct the sign failed, mechanics They found the ants r.,pk relay surrounding sensitive mechanism. The me60 words
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Advertisement149 1940-12-21 4 fl 3 z< fl «lb Ft 1...' PEARS', the century-old tr?n sparent soap, always a svmbol of puritv, is to-dav the premier beauty accessory of lovely women the world over. Every day famous beauties refresh their complexions with Pears’ tonic action.” Follow this simple daily beauty care yourself. Feel the149 words
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Miscellaneous42 1940-12-21 4 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson B r r Ml i fl %VGS3 Mi K' T~- A in a Dav's Work— —by Rick El r ~e s -i r 11 A Lw’ Wx ,re i .7/ -P t JMy I :z,J\ 4r\42 words
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1963 1940-12-21 5 ”WE AT HOME ARE RELYING ON YOUR HELP" k at home are relying on you and on your help, don’t let us down,” pleaded Professor Winifred Cullis in her valedictory message to the Far East, broadcasting from the Singapore station on Wednesday. Prof1,963 words
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Article644 1940-12-21 5 Ricsha-puller Dies In Accident The death of a ricsha-puller, Teoh Hooi Soon, following an accident with a motor-car at Carnarvon Street on October 25 formed the subject of an inquiry before Mr. A W. Bellamy, Penang Coroner, yesterday. A verdict of misadventure, no blame attaching644 words
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Article169 1940-12-21 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Dr. V.C.G. Yzelman. Assistant Medical Officer. District Hospital. Telok Anson, is on short leave and has left the District with Mrs. Yzelman. Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Yukon Pacific Tin, Selangor, and their two infant children, have left for Australia on leave by plane. The High Commissioner has169 words
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Advertisement120 1940-12-21 5 LOON CHEONG Co., Building Contractors. Furniture Makers Painters. Polishers, Signboard Writers. And leak Wood Merchants “kists -Mirrors Plate Glass, all sizes 23 Farquhar Street. PENANG. Perak Branch LOON CHEONG Co., No. <5 station Road, Ipoh. "‘"'WEMBLEY CABARET Tonight Grand Opening of our costly and specially designed DANCE FLOOR TTMDFR the120 words
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Advertisement170 1940-12-21 5 FUN FROLIC PARK SATURDAY. 21sfc DEOEMEER 1940 NOORAN Ol’BRA: “CHAYA KMBSNARAN". With a new b«vy c< beauwful chorines in latest extra tarns. Watch for “AMAN BALOON' Malaya's mirth wizard. CANTONESE OPEKA: Day show: “CHAT YIN KE UN Night show: “TWAK TUCK SIEW KOO KWAI With a full star cast PEONY170 words
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Miscellaneous254 1940-12-21 5 J |J" Penang s Most Luxurious tVk W <"k Air-Conditioned Theatre Ftsr 4 SHOWS TODAY 4t 11.30 a.m., 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. itik your Friends What “WARNER OS' OFFER THEM The :> »a.te.st Fun Laughter These Two ;n*at Stars Ever Appear Together For The First Time In Their Funniest Picture254 words
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Miscellaneous37 1940-12-21 5 ODE/ 0 IM flia-conpiTiqneo I LAST FOUR SHOWS TODAY 11.30 aurn., 3.00, 6.15 and 9.30 pan. IT'S REALLY THE CRAZIEST SHOW IN TOWN! METRO'S GREATEST LAUGH-RIOT OF A DECADE! Opens Tomorrow Sunday, December 22 THRILLS! MYSTERY! ROMANCE!37 words
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Miscellaneous184 1940-12-21 5 QUEEN’S TODAY 3 SHOWS 3 p.m. 6.15 9.30 The Famous Stars of “U-Boat 29” Re-united in the Year’s Greatest Mystery Thriller. CONRAD VEIDT VALERIE HOBSON Matching Their Wits Against Each Other Witfi Spy Organizations In London •CONTRABAND” Full Of Suspense Action and Excitement Together with the Latest British Paramount News184 words
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Article19 1940-12-21 6 BIRTH GRAY—At Penang Maternity Hospital on December 21 to Edith wife of A F. Gray, a daughter.19 words
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Article525 1940-12-21 6 r pilE magnitude of the British triumph in Libya is best judged from Mr. Churchill’s statement to the Commons on Thursday. General Wa veil’s forces, at the price of only one thousand casualties, have captured 30,000 prisoners in addition to large quantities of materials which will525 words
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Article54 1940-12-21 6 Reuter. Expected Io Leave For Lisbon Berlin, Dec 20 Ex-Kinir Carol oi Rumania, who is at present in Spam, is expected in Lisbon either today or to-morrow, states a report from that city to the Official German News Agency. It is assumtxi tnat King Carol intends to goReuter. - 54 words
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Article287 1940-12-21 6 Laval In Mourning AN Englishman who returned to London recently from ichy reveals that there is now a complete blackout in Petain’s scat of government. I util a few weeks ago, cinemas were open till 11 p.m. and the war was as far as possible put into287 words
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Article667 1940-12-21 6 Saturday, Dec. 21. SPECULATION of the utmost significance today centres round the position of General Weygand, former Allied Commander-in-Chief and now in charge of French Colonial forces. g YNE possibility is that if Germany made too many demands of a military nature, she would667 words
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Advertisement276 1940-12-21 6 eHBISTMHS FHBB YOUR XMAS PROVISIONS -IT PAYS YOU TO GET THEM AT PRITCHARDS I English Xmas Puddings. Rich, dark and delicious, truly the crowning glory to any Xmas dinner. j < I Mild Cured Hams. Mild and matchless in flavour. Turkeys and Geese. Selected specially for PRITCHARDS. Fresh Fruits Nuts,276 words
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Advertisement28 1940-12-21 6 BITULAC LIMITED Makers of ANTICORROSIVE. ALUMINIUM, AND RED LEAD PAINTS ALSO CEASROT WOOD PRESERVATIVE Enduring Protection Against Tropical .Depreciation HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. AGENTS FOB MALAYA I W28 words
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Advertisement35 1940-12-21 6 i rj COMPANY t mOUFfk lU»MRW«Si 5?9 TANJOMC BUN6AH PtIiAWG. For your convenience send your tyre» to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street Penang. Phone 4121 ■V you>> old, p AY n TO Si TACH35 words
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Article189 1940-12-21 7 (To the Editor, Pinang Gazette”) bir, I read with great interest the discussion by the Municipal Commissioners Penang, regarding the granite road eta tender. In spite of the fact that the resident gave it as his considered view that the lowest tender should receive the contiact and189 words
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Article214 1940-12-21 7 DISSATISFIED WITH OFFER OF EMPLOYERS There was no improvement yesterday in the Penang Indian tongkong coolie strike situation. In fact, a large portion of the 300-odd coolies who resumed work on Thursday are again on strike About 600 coolies were on strike from Nov. 30 until Thursday214 words
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Article34 1940-12-21 7 A Chinese goldsmith’s assistant was brought to the General Hospital this morning suffering from the effects of corrosive poisoning. Inspector D. W. Dale of the Central Police Station is investigating34 words
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Article, Illustration330 1940-12-21 7 Countrywide Campaign Of Selling Badges excellent idea for contributing to the Empire war effort comes from the Automobile Association of Malaya which has launched a ‘‘Malayan Motorists Fighter Fund.” It is hoped by means of this country-wide campaign to raise the cost of a lighter aeroplane330 words
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Article75 1940-12-21 7 Income lux Report Likely To Be Tabled The next meeting of the Legislative Council trill be held on January 20, 1941. It is expected that the report of the Joint Committee on Income Tax will be tabled at this meeting and the subject debated. The75 words
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Article60 1940-12-21 7 Director Of Singer Sewing Machine Mr. A. Nicholson, a director of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. arrived in Penang this morning from Rangoon. Mr. Nicholson is on a tour of inspection of the Singer Sewing Machine Company’s Branch Offices in the East. He was met60 words
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Article47 1940-12-21 7 An affray among four Chinese broke out in Argyll Road shortly after midnight yesterday. One of the alleged participants was brought to the General Hospital suffering from a fracture of his nose. He is alleged to have been attacked by three other men.47 words
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Article25 1940-12-21 7 Mr. Tan Kah Kee, the prominent Singapore businessman, who was away in China, arrived in Penang via Rangoon this morning.25 words
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Article20 1940-12-21 7 The Penang Library will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, 25th. and 26th. December, 1940. being public holidays.20 words
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Article193 1940-12-21 7 Machine Overturns Into Drain At Midnight Singapore. Dr. Ernest Walter Martindell, Medical Officer, Johore Bahru, was burnt to death when shortly after midnight on Thursday, his car overturned into the drain at Wo(>JsviKe Road. About an hour after the accident the driver of a193 words
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Article72 1940-12-21 7 A notice issued by the ('hairman of the Central Committee of the Tin and Tin Ore (Restr ction) Enactment, F.M.S. states that the domestic quota for the first quota period of 1941 has been fixed at 100 per cent. Those producers, who can produce in72 words
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153 1940-12-21 7 I.S.P. ('hairiHan’s Appeal An appeal has been made to members of the incorporated Society of Planters for subscriptions to an I.S,P. Fighter Fund to provide a machine such as a Spitfire for the R.A.F. In a circular, Mr. E.M Allen, the Chairman, says that153 words
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Article98 1940-12-21 7 The Penang Wireless Society will relay a talk to bd given by H.E. the Governor from Singapore to-morrow night at 7.30 p.m. taking any very active share, anxious and willing though we may be. “A Fighter, bearing our name, will give us all a closer98 words
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148 1940-12-21 7 A further sum of 15.500 has been remitted to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, making a total of 1540 000 already paid over to the Imperia! Treasury out of the amount subscribed through the Colony War Fund. In North Malaya, the War Fund148 words
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Advertisement398 1940-12-21 7 i J Benson's Tropical" Watch. Stainless Steel, Stives or Solid Gold. Waterproof, San<g>rooJ and Shockproof. Send for the BENSON catalogues now TJENSON S of Ludgate Hill, London, have been building a reputation for supplying good watches tor generations. Benson A walc hes all over the world not only win golden398 words
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Article72 1940-12-21 8 Penang. December 20, 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 5/8 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 11/16 Shanghai Demand 14 1/8 Japan Demand 193 1/4 New Zealand72 words
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Article24 1940-12-21 8 v ‘utputs for November, 1940 TIN Aahang Consolidated 5.280 niculs r^ u,s rubber Bruseh Rubber 4C4on Kuala Reman Rubber t92j)0024 words
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Article14 1940-12-21 8 Output July/September. 1940 381$ tons 4J410 piculs, Estimated mine profit £35,70014 words
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Article454 1940-12-21 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at 4 p.m. 20th December, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/6 3/9 5/0 Austral Amal 6/9 7/0 £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 21/0 22/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.85 0.95 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15/6ex454 words
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Article242 1940-12-21 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby Ll 5 1.20 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 ex Amal Malay 1.70 1.80 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.12$ 1.17$ Ayer Panas 1.12$ 1.17$ Bassett 0.42 0.45 Batu 1.07$ 1 10 Bedford 0.90 0.95e.x Benta 1.05 1.07$ Borelli 1.30 1.40 Broga 0.60 0 62$ Brunel242 words
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Article343 1940-12-21 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.85 1.95 2 Alex. Brick 75% Prefs 2.15 2.20 5 Ji. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £6 £Bs £1 Con. *T. s. Ord 16/3 16/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref343 words
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Article247 1940-12-21 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Pavable Aver Hitam Tin 10% int. less tax 2. 1.41 (in Eng) Batu Belan zor 5% (No 23) 18.12.40 24.12.40 Burma Malay 6d. (No. 25) 18.12.40 24.12.40 Gopeng Cons 1/- bonus 6d. Int. less t ax 7. 1.41 /tn Eng) Kepong Dredging247 words
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Article1122 1940-12-21 8 NOISY WOMAN TO BE EJECTED An application by the Trustees of Phuah Hin Leong Estate for increase of rent on 284 Ayer I tarn Road, now occupied by the Chung Ling High School, from $3O to $65 was adjourned by the Rent Assessment Board yesterday on1,122 words
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Article195 1940-12-21 8 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1940 Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time > Letters Postcard Posting AIR MAILS per oz. each Ordinary Reg;. Sat. 21st inst Great Britain via Durban .55 .30 8 am 7.30 an, via Hongkong Transpacific Air In U.S.A. 1.30 .65 via Hongkong, Transpacific Transatlantic Air Services 1.90195 words
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Article144 1940-12-21 8 Yesterday’s Close Previous, y TIN: LONDON: 0 0 5 Q ■**pot“ jegj 15 0 5 “Forward' MX&APOR&: *Sp ot $132 75 e 132 Business d»ne Buyers No Sellers 150 tor PENANG: “Spot” $132 75 132 75 RUBBER: LONDON: I U7|M Borward" 11 15 16d. lad Tone Idle SINGAPORE:144 words
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Article50 1940-12-21 8 Extensive dejMisits of iron ore Lave been found in the Kangra hills in the Punjab. a< cording to reports received by Reuter at Lahore The discover} is regarded as important. It is claimed that the quality of the ore is comparable to tlrat mined in Sweden.50 words
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Article202 1940-12-21 8 Disposal Hah Coinplrted Disposal of the large stock.- Bi nianuiacturM cotton ptlece-gdods were diverted to North Americai mark’ following the collapse of their ronna: tinental purchasers is believed .1 tative circle* in London to l completed. It is recognised, however ha when the process202 words
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Article50 1940-12-21 8 Net profit for year to March snows net profit after £1,200 for P 5.587 (£2,555). To reserve, £750 dividend 7$ .oer cent. (3 per cent > £1.437 (£1.475). Crop of rubber 436.171 pounds (334.346 lb.''. Tlh has been assessed for 1940 at a pioduction of 628.500 lb. (1939.50 words
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Article43 1940-12-21 8 Recommended final dividend.-. 10: year ended 31 '7/40 Ordinary *h 20%, tax 8/6d. Preference Share-11. 8/9. 6521. The dividends are payable in L' on January 7. to shareholders on t. gi-ster at November 29. The date annual general meeting is December43 words
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Advertisement132 1940-12-21 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorporated in British Indiol Head Office “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah, Devacottah, Cannanore and Coimbatore. Authorised Capital Rs. 50,00,000 Issued and Subscribed Capital Rs- 25,00,000 Paid up Capital As. 12,50,000 Reserves Rs. 75,000 Current and fixed deposits132 words
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Article1276 1940-12-21 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT 7.15 a.m. Mattins <& Litany* 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion. 9.15 a.m. Mattins (Tamil 10.30 a.m. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 4.30 pm. Children’s Gift Service in Church 6.00 p.m. Evensong Sermon Psalm 9C. Hymns 47. 51. 48. 31. MONDAY i 7.0(>1,276 words
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Article274 1940-12-21 9 Failed fo Display Caterer** Licence E. B. Evans, acting secretary of the Singapore Cricket Club, was fined $lO by Mr. L. C. Goh, the Singapore fifth magistrate, when be pleaded guilty to a charge alleging that he had failed to display the club's food caterer’s licence continuallv274 words
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Article96 1940-12-21 9 New York. Six million people in the United States belong to organisations controlled by the Russian, German, or Italian Governments. This is the estimate of Mr. Marti» Dies chairman of the committee investigating un-American activities. He announced that he planned to publish the names of96 words
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Miscellaneous2362 1940-12-21 9 SF' >■ SINGAPORE gaEßfr k w I 1 s I wK zhl 1333 kc/s 1225 m flMjßjwß I W n k BraH zhpi 9.69 mc/s (30.96 m./ ~irßrii. l■! W V I ZHP3 7.25 mc/s (41.38 m (ZHL, ZHPI ZHP3). 10.00 a.m. Kronchongs.i 11.00 Indian Music. T 11.45 Hokkien Music.2,362 words
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1213 1940-12-21 10 ALLEGED ACTS OF AGGRESSION AND VIOLATION (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Dec. 19 A peaceful settlement of the Thailand-Indo-China frontier dispute now appears to be almost impossible, judging from the continued acts of aggression and violation of Thai sovereignty perpetrated by the French armed forces and guerilla—Reuter. - 1,213 words
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974 1940-12-21 10 100 TONS OF SHELLS FIRED Mussolini’s “Closed Adriatic” Swept As Far As Bari London, Dec. 20 The British Fleet has dealt another severe blow at Italy as revealed in today’s Admiralty communique. Dashing through the mine infested Straits of Otranto the British Fleet—Reuter. - 974 words
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215 1940-12-21 10 Reuter. Cali To Abando Neutrality 1 a A Monte Video, December 19 The pro-British demonstration organised by the Amigos de Inglaterra I (friends of Britain) and the luncheon given by the Frigorifico Nacional. an official organisation, were among a j number of functions attended by memlReuter. - 215 words
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Article43 1940-12-21 10 —Reuter. Boston Dec. 20 Thousands of people were awakened by an earthquake which shook a wide area in the Xew England States early today. People rushed into the streets in their night attire but no serious damage was hitherto reported.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article188 1940-12-21 10 '—Reuter. Night Attack On Minor Scale London. Dec. 20. Little enemy air activity occurred over Britain dur.ng daylight yesterday and no bomb» were dropped. A pilot th? Fiehtcr Command Squadron which helped to save the destroyer “Javelin” from l. mbing attacks when she wa* rec ntly'—Reuter. - 188 words
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Article211 1940-12-21 10 —Reuter Intensification <L Every Effort London, Dec. The newspapers today underh ■< confidence and vigilance as tr.... keynotes of Mr. Churchill speech. “The Tinies” says tig are now within measurabi tance of the point of tiu at which we may hop» fi. principal initiative and dialler.—Reuter - 211 words
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Article133 1940-12-21 10 BOW Many Ton* Of Bomb* Dropped I Rugby. Decemoer 2 Thrcuahcut the night en 17 18 R.A.F. bomirers can? out one of the heavie-t .raids of the v.ar in the We*tern De •on Benina aerodrome. staU*.- an R.A i i Cairo communique. Many ton.- of bomttBOW - 133 words
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Article146 1940-12-21 10 Reuter New State Of Society XX ill Be E*tabli*hed London. Dec. 2u When this wai is won as it surely will be —it must be one of oui to establish a state oi society w the advantages and privileges v. hitherto have been enjoyed nbReuter - 146 words
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276 1940-12-21 10 Hitler Not Letting Grass Grou I nder His Feet London, December 20. There has been a seeming lull m Germany's war effort for some days but whether this is a lull before the storm or after it, remains to be seen, writes Reuter’s chief276 words
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Advertisement51 1940-12-21 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. 'burnsThilF LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang Telephone No.51 words
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1280 1940-12-21 11 Hors £w£ ,ass I_Div 1-6 Furlongs. «1 4 o BRIDGF law 5 9 Ir M van Breukel en Owner 04 0 BRIDGE LAW 6y 8.12 "Mr Cheah” v,„ i 32 2 MEDIATION 4v w a V Breukelen “iy 8.07 Mr. <fc Mrs. Foo1,280 words
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Article65 1940-12-21 11 At the A.F.S. court at the Central Fire ’tation today: Morning Party —MLses Ong Eok Earn. >'oh Eok Sin and Wong Beng Choo; Khor Kok Meng, H. P. Boey. Moi Thin Weng, Khoo Zwe Chan, Thoe Fook Choe Chew Hock Earn. Chuah Thean Choon. Goh65 words
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57 1940-12-21 11 At the Blue Riband Court today Blue Riband B.P. r P. Subramaniam, P Kara.su, Giah Thian Kiu (Capt.). Tan Kim Beng, K. T Moi. Saw Beng Chong, L. P. Joo Ferry Youngsters: Kassim bin Sultan Yahaya tin Che Mat, Ooi Swee Seang, Chee Ewe57 words
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Article158 1940-12-21 11 Thrre-dav IWeeting In February The Singapore Turf Club are holding a three-day Spring Meeting on Saturday. February 8. Wednesday, February 12 and Saturday,'February 15. Two .runs are .provided tor Classes 1 <S: 2 Horses and Class 1 Ponies. The followin' are the distances and stakes; Class Ist158 words
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Article237 1940-12-21 11 A.C.S.I. Beat Sunrocs Of Alor Star The A.C.S. Union beat the Sunroc BP. of Alor Star by 10 games to 3 at the formers Couri on Thursday. The matches continued till 12 midnight, and the visitors were entenained to tea and dinner. Results (A.C.S. Union mentioned first»: Singles: Moi237 words
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309 1940-12-21 11 In a hockey match played on the Esplanade yesterday the O. X. A. did well to beat the Government Trade School by four goals to nil. Phui San, Boon Choo and C. Danker were prominent for the O. X. A while Tiang Lok and309 words
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Article162 1940-12-21 11 Ayer Raja Road Party Beat F. L. S. The members ol the Francis Light School Tennis Club met the Ayer Raja Road Tennis Party in a series of matches, the ties being played at Mr. Gurcharan Singh’s residence during the week. The final between Gurcharan Singh and Gynn Seong162 words
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561 1940-12-21 11 Penang in By Odd Goal In Five Penang defeated Kedah by the odd goal in five in an exciting inter-State Hockey Match on the Hutchings School Ground yesterday before a fairly large crowd. I he.game was played in fine weather and half the561 words
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Article88 1940-12-21 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 China Distress Relief Fund to be played at the C.R.C. ground today at 5.15 p.m. Teh Say Leong88 words
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Article175 1940-12-21 11 LASTMGHFS BOXING Speedy Hassan' eanied a points verdict' ever David Dharmaraj in the main event, ever 12 two-mmute rounds, of the ooxing promotion ,at .the World, jeoyefed stadium last night. The bput was in the nature of an dir nnnation contest, for ‘the 'winner will175 words
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Advertisement144 1940-12-21 11 loui dofs depentfi on yea. Keep Mat in tip-top emtfitton always by regplar tfostng with “Benbow’s,” 6* ortgioal eoatfitiOMr tor tfogs of an breetfs antf d! aces. Essential in aH cases of MANGE, WORMS, ECZEMA, etc. Full particular» free on request. O 2 BarthotoaMw Close. London, Eng. Try Grant’s Jrom144 words
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704 1940-12-21 12 FAST WORK ON LOCAL TRACK TODAY J Storm Ahead And Phariol Also Catch The Eye (By “TIC-TAC”) i'' RAND PRIX and The Cutter, were the most im- pressive on the track this morning, when fast work in preparation for the Penang Xmas-New Year704 words
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Article83 1940-12-21 12 Extend' Cliang»--To Hall Dancin'- enthusiasts visiting the ’Wembley Cabaret tonight will be the first batch of patrons to take to the nev. floor. Costing several thousand dollars new floor has bt en constructed on the same level with the whole floor of the dance hall,83 words
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178 1940-12-21 12 X<ni-Ben<l»T- It in By Imo Goal-' The Non-Benders beat the Seaforth I u Co. fit soccer esterday by two goals to nil on the S X I. ground. The feature ol the match was the excellent goalkeeping on both -ides. Chiltra for the Non-Benders178 words
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560 1940-12-21 12 Details Of Malayan Scheme Announced Details of a scheme to enable interest-free loans to the Imperial Government to be made locally are given in an official communique yesterday. His Excellency the Governor and High Commissioner, the communique states, appeals urgently to the public of the560 words
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Article111 1940-12-21 12 The Yahudi Road Harmonium Party will broadcast the following songs from Z.H.J. Penang tonight from 9.30 to 10.30 p.m. 1 A PembuKa (Signature Tune). Ingatlah Allah (Remember God). Pak Tiri (The Step-father). Oh Abang (Oh Big Brother), Tikus hendak menjadi gajah (The rat to be an elephant).111 words
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Article85 1940-12-21 12 Reuter Sir R. Brooke-Popham’s Message Po Gen. Wavell Singapore. Dec. 20. Congratulations have gone from the Far East to the Middle East on the victory over the Italians in the Western Desert. Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Erooke-Pophaip, Commander-In-Chief, Far Ecst has cabled General Wavell on– Reuter - 85 words
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Article88 1940-12-21 12 Reuter. 5 Per Cent Of European Population hi Army Pretoria, Dec 20 Five per cent of the European population of South Africa is in the Army —a volunteer army proportionately as large as those of Britain and Cartada K was revealed here in t speech by GeneralReuter. - 88 words
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Article99 1940-12-21 12 December Mixed F ;irsomes The result of the December Mixed Foursomes played at Glugor on W»*dnesdav December 18 is ao follows Mrs. C. A. Gibb G. R. Evans 42 —9 33 Mr. Mrs. J. C Walters 46—11 35 Mrs. Rhys Williams R. M. Young 41—5| 35J99 words
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260 1940-12-21 12 Attacks Despite Extremely Bad Weather Reuter. London, Dec. 20 Despite the extremely bad weather conditions, rhe R.A.F. carried out small-scale raids oyer Germany last Targets in the Ruhr and Western Germany, including synthetic,' oil plants, power stations and railway, junction, were attacked last nightReuter. - 260 words
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Article82 1940-12-21 12 B O W (zOnjjratiilatfons From Admiralty Rug'. V, Dec. 20. The First Lord of the Admiralty and the First Sfa Lord have sent the following signa’ to the Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean “The great work accomplished by your '’omir.and including Fleet Air Arm in ?o-operating with the Army and R.A.FB O W - 82 words
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Article233 1940-12-21 12 Teoh Eng Kliay Beats Chee Hai Seng Chee Hai Seng, the young Bahk Pulau Recreation Club player who had accounted for Khaw Keng Hock in his previous match, was forced to admit defeat at the hands oi Teoh Eng Khay (Chinese Club) in an Aiherican Game tie233 words
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Article114 1940-12-21 12 Large Crouds Patronise Effort Lan.e crowds were at the Sixth Annual Penang Trade Fair which was open'd at th. Fun and Frolic Amusement Park last night. The Fair, organised by he management of the Oversea-Chinese Amusements Co.. Ltd will be extended till December 27. when three114 words
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Article137 1940-12-21 12 HAJESTTU CINEMA “The Romance of Susan” (Chinese picture) 3. 6.30 9.30 p.m REX CINEMA “No Time For Comedy” with James Stewart and Rosalind Russell 11.30 a m., 3, 6 15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Contraband” with Conrad Veidt and Valerie Hobson 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m.137 words
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