Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 December 1940
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Title Section22 1940-12-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST edition tSI’AB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY ■fe 30«. Vol. XCVIIL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1940. PKiCE 10 LEMS.22 words
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137 1940-12-27 1 BALKANS SITUATION RAPIDLY APPROACHING CLIMAX —Reuter. GERMAN TROOPS FOR RUMANIA Intervention In Greek War Also Expected New York, Dec. 27. Reports of increasing tension between Germany and Russia, more specifically concerning alleged German inspiration of anti-Comrnunist activities by Rumanian Iron Guards, are being coupled.—Reuter. - 137 words
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75 1940-12-27 1 W/L? EFFORT TALKS .—Reuter. London, Dec. 27. The Canadian Chief of Air Staff, Air-Vice Marshal Breadnei, has arrived in England to participate in discussions now proceeding in. official circles in London on Canada’s war e:ort an important factor of which is expansion of the.—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article93 1940-12-27 1 —Reuter. INDIAN TROOPS IN EGYPT New Delhi, Dec. 27. The “inspiring feat of arms” achieved by Indian troops in the Western Desert in Egypt is the subject of a special message received by General Sir Robert Cassels, Commander-in-Chief in India, from the Army Council. The message—Reuter. - 93 words
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126 1940-12-27 1 —Reuter London, Dec. 27. Two French generals who are to “lead and organise Vichy’s struggle against the Free French Forces in France’s Colonial Empire” have been released by the German authorities, according to a statement issued by General de Gaulle’s headquarters in London. The—Reuter - 126 words
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479 1940-12-27 1 Enthusiastic B elcome For Navy Rugby, Dec. 27. Vivid pictures are given ol Malta and Alexandria in wartime in a broadcast by a naval Lieutenant Commander who has just returned from the Mediterranean. Everyone is working over time in Malta, he said the Navy, Army—8.0. W. - 479 words
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Article120 1940-12-27 1 .—Reuted. Vote Of Confidence In Government Cairo, Dec. 27. The Chamber of Deputies, after three days secret debate, by 122 to 68 passed a vote of confidence in the Government’s foreign policy. The Prime Minister, Sirry Pasha, winding up the debate, declared that the danger to Egypt.—Reuted. - 120 words
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Article145 1940-12-27 1 —Reuter Virtual Xnris Truce Welcomed By Spa n Madrid, Dec. 27. The Pope's appeal for peace found ready echo in Spain. The formerly rather fiery newspaper “Arriba,” the official organ of the State Party, today has a leader expressing great satisfac- tion at the virtual Christmas “truce,”—Reuter - 145 words
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Article211 1940-12-27 1 ANOTHER IMPORTANT TOWN CAPTURED LONDON, DEC. 27. LN, AN IMPORTANT POINT ON THE ROAD TO ELBASS AN, THE NEXT GREEK OBJECTIVE, WAS CAPTURED BY ADVANCED TROOPS SKIRTING LAKE OCHRIDA, ACCORDING TO REUTER’S CORRESPOND ENT ON THE ALBANIAN FRONTIER. REINFORCEMENTS ARE NOW STATED TO BE PUSHING NORTHK uter. ; - 211 words
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57 1940-12-27 1 —Reuter London Dec. 2J Complete inactivity in the air continued. There are no reports of raids anywhere in Britain throughout Wednesday night and no sirens have been heard in London since Monday night. An Air Ministry communique this morning says that there was nothing to—Reuter - 57 words
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Article120 1940-12-27 1 —Reuter. Masuru (Basutoland), Dec. 27. Seeiso Griffith, paramount chief of Basutoland, one of the most loyal supporters of the Empire’s war effort, died in hospital today after a short illness. Seeiso Griffith succeeded his father, Griffith Lerothodi, last February. At Griffith Lerothodi’s funeral, his two sons,—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article136 1940-12-27 1 Bp.W. First Batch From Canada KUGBY, DEC. 27. THE FIRST CONTINGENT OF AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN TO COMPLETE TRAINING IN CANADA UNDER THE EMPIRE TRAINING SCHEME ARRIVED LN LONDON ON THURSDAY. They are all pilots and come from all parts of the Commonwealth where they received elementary andBp.W. - 136 words
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Advertisement20 1940-12-27 1 Kw GATE E /i P a*' 1 *lows fl North Malaya <t Penang:— r < DISPENSARY ltd, fl < nang and Ipoh.20 words
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Advertisement90 1940-12-27 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE j Agents for North Malaya dk Pentmg•— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. NEW SHIPMENT OF Rubber Wellington t Boots (BRITISH EMPIRE MADE) Black glossy finished, non-slip crepe soles and heels; vulcanised throughout. Cloth lined. Wonderful Value. MENS Sizes 5 to 10 $6.95 EADIES Sizes90 words
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509 1940-12-27 2 ENEMY BEING PUSHED BACK TO FRONTIER Series Of Hide-And-Seek Ambushes Cairo, Dec. 26. A LL along the border British patrols and small parties of the Sudan defence force are hustling) the enemy back towards the frontier. There have been a series of hide-and-seekL—Reuter. - 509 words
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Article111 1940-12-27 2 ■.—Renter. New York, December 26. The suggestion that a German sea raider may have met w th disaster has arisen from the sighting adrift in the Atlantic eight hundred miles from the coast of Portugal of an empty lifeboat marked “Hamburg,” reports Dow Jones Agency.■.—Renter. - 111 words
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Article171 1940-12-27 2 —Reuter. Gifts Dropped Over Corfu Athens, December 26. RAF. pilots «played the role of Father Christmas over Corfu, dropping hundreds of gifts for the citizens who have been often raided by the Italian Air Force. The majority of gifts were for children and the British bombers,—Reuter. - 171 words
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Article202 1940-12-27 2 Reuter. Farewell Message To Lord Willingdon Monte Video. December 26. "The extraordinary friendly reception and sympathy shown us by this friendly city,” is commented on with gratitude by Lord Willingdon in a farewell message to Uruguay on the conclusion of the British trade mission’s visit. Lord Willingdon writes:Reuter. - 202 words
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Article102 1940-12-27 2 —Reuter. Jamaica’s Xmas Gift Of £5,250 London, December 26. The latest gifts towards the war effort from various parts of the Colonial Empire include .£5,250 from Jamaica as a special Christmas donation to the mobile canteen fund. The Governor of Northern Rhodesia has received £2 000.—Reuter. - 102 words
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42 1940-12-27 2 —Reuter. London, Dec. 26 Deports have been published in blew York regarding the movement of German troops through Hungary. It is stated in official quarters in London today that there no knowledge of such movement. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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94 1940-12-27 2 —Reuter. Bangkok, Dec. 26. All-day skirmishes on Thai-Indo-China frontier on Christmas Eve are reported in the latest communique. Incidents occurred along the salient from Nakom Panon in the north to Aranya Prads in the south. The communique states: ’The French fired across the frontier with—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article69 1940-12-27 2 Both Imports And Exports Show Decrease London. Dec 26. The effects of the Government’s efforts to reduce the imports of unessential articles are shown by the trade returns for November showing imports totalling near’y £73.000,000, a decrease of over £12,000.000 on October and a decrease of69 words
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710 1940-12-27 2 London, Dec. 26. The recent great victories by land, sea and air justify us entering 1941 with confidence and with a resolute will to conquer. Though the strategic front stretches across Europe and into the East, the theatre of immediate operations still lies.—Reuter. - 710 words
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Article647 1940-12-27 2 Redoubled Vigilance Against Invasion London, Dec. 20 f^R/T AlN stood on guard against invasion throughout Christmas tide. While the unofficial air war ‘'truce” was on, vigilance on the Channel Coast was redoubled Arms workers sacrificed their holiday to ensure a continued steady stream of munitions—Reuter - 647 words
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Article122 1940-12-27 2 ’’—B.O.W. Christmas Message Fo Australian Troops Rugbv, Dec. 26 The Prime Minister of Austral G. Menzies, has sent th< fo mas message to the Australia overseas. “On behalf of the Australia I extend warm and for Christmas to all ranks i lian forces. Your welfare is est interest’’—B.O.W. - 122 words
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Article45 1940-12-27 2 8.0 Rugbv. Dec-. The Minister of Aircraft u acknowledges a gift of £7.665 purchase of aircraft from the -rs Snjtfire Fund subscribed for 1 and auxiliaries of 160 po’ice England. Scotland and Wa’ Spitfire to be called Robert Peel 5 J8.0 - 45 words
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Advertisement183 1940-12-27 2 M* 1 The long and I the short of it I Whichever way you look at it, doggy welfare there 7 nothing H Spratt’s are doing a good job of better. Now take a dog’»-eye (or a H work. Take your own point of bird’s-eye—see below) view of it. H183 words
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Article604 1940-12-27 3 By a Psychiatrist IHAVE met many conscientious citizens who are ashamed of beine ■draid. s I tell them all that it is natural to ar in aii raids, and human to show fear. And it is honest to admit it What the country has a604 words
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Article, Illustration34 1940-12-27 3 but tbev v forced tc! Cicely C ourp’t dg ins; et’rg a M-'Hsrsc.'-utt which wa shown in the streets of H < stminster in connection with War A oapons Week.34 words
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Article540 1940-12-27 3 London. kpOR the 1 rst time town dwellers are learning to watch the skies—and jiidge lor themselves the aii-raid piospects. Weather is the predominant factor in bombing, which is why our R.A.F. maintans a large meteorological staff to forecast weather conditions over its targets540 words
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Article371 1940-12-27 3 London. 4 N Army captain who continued fighting for four days againsi the Italians in Somaliland, despite wounds and malaria, is awarded the V.C. j He was Lieut. (acting Captain) Eric Charles T. Wilson, of the East Surreys, who was attached, to the Somaliland371 words
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Article1525 1940-12-27 3 H. V. MORTON - The Greeks have a word for !t»-"Automismos s by H. V. MORTON who has travelled extensively in Greece. npHERE are no titles in Greece —except a few old Venetian titles, used locally in the lonian Islands—and there is no sense of social castz. It seems to me1,525 words
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Advertisement96 1940-12-27 3 |NACET I BLADES, 11 You cun depend upon Nacet I Wades fa give you many L MADE IN ENGLAND J ««o* “ng uniformly high quality never before known in low-priced blades every blade in every packet ILJ having an edge that is keen and lasting. Nacet Blades fit three-peg razors.96 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous30 1940-12-27 3 WHAT A WAR! Wilkinson IBs®! i,. i '4/ ih-rl 1 iS3SLZ 'Ĕ i 1 "Fine morning be damned! Do you l'm vaymg ten quid ct week to 90 to sleep.30 words
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754 1940-12-27 4 Probable Duties Outlined PRACTISE TO KILL AT 200 YARDS RANGE Singapore. ITIS Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, outlined the probable duties of the Local Defence Corps when he visited the Singapore unit and spoke to them. His Excellency said: “Gentlemen: lam glad to754 words
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Article259 1940-12-27 4 Two Chinese Women Charged Singapore. CHARGED of making false statements to a police inspector and giving false evidence in the district traffic court were explained to two women, I.im Huan Sea alias Lim Hon Siah. aged 44. and Mary Chew alias Chew Gee Chow, aged 21, in259 words
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Article212 1940-12-27 4 Party Conducted Round F.M.S.R. Works Kuala Lumpur. The fifth excursion of the Technical Association of Selangor was held on Sunday, the 22nd instant, at the Round Engine House and Carriage Sheds. F.M.S. Railways, Travers Road, Kuala Lumpur. The party of over 20 members was conducted by Mr.212 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-12-27 4 MORE MOTHERS CHILDREN LEAVE LONDON Sixteen hundred more mothers and children have left London under the evacuation scheme. Here are some of them arriving at a station to catch trains to the country.33 words
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Article492 1940-12-27 4 Officer Cadet Training Unit Established Singapore. r PHE first Officer Cadet Training Unit in the Far East—established in Singapore in September for the purpose of filling a war time need for more officers for British units stationed in Malaya—held its first passing out492 words
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Article276 1940-12-27 4 i Council Member Opposes Prohibition A meeting of the Pahang State Council was held at Pekan on Thursday, Dec. The Council passed the Pahang Supply Enactment 1940 for the total sum of $6,484,242. In reply to Saiyid ’Abdu’lRatiman, the Resident stated that the proi cedure whereby276 words
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Article144 1940-12-27 4 x Singapore Sentence of six rigorous imprisonment. was passed on lun lam Seng a 24-year-old Hokkien refugee from China, who admitted in the Singapore uith court on Monday that he stole among other things, military papers of confidential nature from a motor-car. It was lun’s144 words
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Article448 1940-12-27 4 Bank Returns Cheque Singapore. LLEGA 1 lONS that a sysl of wholesale cheating haz? been employed by five men whoformed a firm called the Comnier eial Corporation, which until r cently, had an office in Batter/ Road, were made in the criminal district court on Tuesday.448 words
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Advertisement103 1940-12-27 4 H. 1 HAVE ENGLISH FOR TEA TO-DAY WA You can taste the true flavour of fresh fruit at Its best in this delicious jam—the fruit used is actually grown In Chivers own orchards. You’ll be proud to give your family and guests this high quality jam. INSIST ON CHIVERS JAMS103 words
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Miscellaneous27 1940-12-27 4 All ill a Day s Work Hick Elmes Do '-r'oo Btuevr z 7 X. That <r m ttoMeA w,o r /7 S Got VoiX' MAMt CEWT’zmmu'V X/27 words
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Article93 1940-12-27 5 Third Within One Month Taiping. A drowning tragedy, the third within a month, occurred at the Taiping lakes yesterday morning the victim being an unknown young Chinese. The watchman at the lakes was on h»s usual morning rounds about 8 30 a.in. when he saw the93 words
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Article373 1940-12-27 5 Prominent Social Worker iH™ t a'i e t h ;eUrtta “>» Batu'Sjah Hospital „c 3 p m christo U -Col e’ W e ll Rae C.B.E. The late Mrs. I Rae nud been ailing for some time Mrs. served dunng Xmva^ Sing WUh the iar373 words
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Article155 1940-12-27 5 FINE RECORD OF OSA JOHNSON’S ADVENTURES Thrills and hairbreadth escapes from death, set against jungles vistas never before captured by motion picture camera are provided in Osa Johnson’s “I married Adventure,” now at the Queen’s Theatre. One of the most unique films in screen history, this155 words
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Article130 1940-12-27 5 Mr. Richard Sidney will give a talk on “Churchill Hitler: A Contrast” at the Seah’s Hall tonight at 8 p.m. The Chairman of the H.Y.S. Literary Dept., Mr. Koh Sin Hock, will preside. It is expected the talk wi 1 be a very interesting one.130 words
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Article792 1940-12-27 5 Meets Representatives At Reception Alor Star. His Excellency Gen. Wu Te-chen, accompanied by his party, arrived at Alor Star at 11-10 a.m. in a special coach of the train yesterday when he was given a rousing welcome by a record crowd. His Excellency was792 words
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Article161 1940-12-27 5 Works Exhibited For Charity Big crowds visited the art exhibition of the famous Chinese artist, Mr. Ong Schan Tchow M. A. which opened at the Kaying Guild, Belfield Street on Tuesday morning and which will continue for ten days. The exhibition is receiving excellent support. The161 words
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Article212 1940-12-27 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. J. Fairweather, who has been acting as Chief Agricultural Officer, Johore, has left for Australia on long leave. Mr. E N. Djmmock has been seconder! for service ia Johore and will act as Senior Executive Engineer P.W.D. Johore Bahru. Lieutenant (Acting Captain) L. S Himely, Straits Settlements212 words
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Article328 1940-12-27 5 MR. ONG ENG CHYE AND MISS KHOO CHENG SBOI At noon yesterday, Miss Khoo Cheng Sooi, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Keng Earn, was married to Mr. Ong Eng Chye, second son of the late Mr Ong Teik Choo and Madam Lim Yew Keow. The328 words
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Advertisement156 1940-12-27 5 THE SEW WORLD TONIGHT IS THE 4th NIGHT OF OUR Ist ANNUAL TRADE FAIR STATISTICS OF FAIR VISITORS Ist Night 11,847 2nd 12,652 3rd 12,796 PROF. KIOLA ENTERTAINS 3 TIMES NIGHTLY AT the FAIR’S THEATRE. 9 to 9.30 p.m. 10 to 10.30 p.m. 11 to 11.30 pan. METROPOLE talkies tonight156 words
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Advertisement243 1940-12-27 5 “LADIES GUEST NIGHT’ FUN FROLIC PARK THURSDAY. 27th DECEMBER 1940 SRI NOOBAN OPERA OF MALACCA “RAYUAN ISTRI” With a new bevy of beautiful chorines in latest extra turns. Watch for “AMAN BALOON Malaya’s mirth wizard. CANTONESE OPERA: “YOK POK HONGLO”. With a full star cast. PEONY OPERA: “BONG INN POAY243 words
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Miscellaneous176 1940-12-27 5 Penang's Most JR Luxurious Ufl <% Air-Conditioned Theatre IST 3 SHOWS TODAY it 3; 6.15 9.30 \RRYL F. ZANUCK’S Production of BRIGHAM YOUNG” T j iP Great American Motion Picture Starring TYRONE POWER Linda Darnell, Brian Dunlevy, J»ii Harwell, John Carradine, Mary gsl si. Vincent Price, Jean Roger», Ann 5176 words
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Miscellaneous90 1940-12-27 5 LAST THREE SHOWS TODAY DICKENS GIVES YOU A DRAMA SO UNIVERSAL. THAT IT TOUCHES EVERY HEART! ‘A Christmas Carol' WITH REGINALD OWEN AND GENE LOCKHART Opens Tomorrow Saturday Dec. 28 ANDY HARDY’S MADDEST, MERRIEST ADVENTURE! MICKEY ROONEY at his bkst WKS Andy lead» your favorite family through hearting, i WWK90 words
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Miscellaneous81 1940-12-27 5 rwirrwpc 3 shows daily UUlXll U 3-6.!5- 9 .3° A Columbia Epic QFF* The Blood-curdling W 01-J--*» capture of Solomon Island Head-Hunters! QFF* eo P ar< i Wild J Baar locked in a fight to death! QFF* Th 3 Terrifying Battle with a giant Kuig Savage Apes! -A. The Fabulous81 words
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Article483 1940-12-27 6 rTMIE King- in his Christmas broadcast to his subjects paid tribute to all classes of listeners. The tribute is welldeserved. For this is the hour of the super-man and of the common man alike. The one has risen to and dwells upon the peaks483 words
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Article134 1940-12-27 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA “I Married Adventure" with Osa Johnson 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. JDEON CINEMA “A Christman Carol" 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. HAJESTIC CINEMA “Siti Akbari" (Malay picture) 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p m •<CEX CINEMA "Brigham Young" 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA134 words
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Article412 1940-12-27 6 Lady Luck Jft/jOST disappointed man at the Races yesterday must have been the holder of the ticket which drew San Frisco in the Big Sweep. 'Phis ticket vhich ordinarily would have drawn first prize ($20,715) was, as a result of the objection, relegated to a mere “starter412 words
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Article806 1940-12-27 6 AST Summer Sir Paul Dukes, K.B.E., went to Czeehoslova1 kia via Germany on a special misision and search for a prominent Czech, Alfred Obry, who was missing, and whose London friends were prepared to pay the Gestapo for his release. Sir Paul found Alfred Obry,806 words
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Advertisement323 1940-12-27 6 ff WTr/ I X J WM tpg!p&■•% //\K I i IRMMDK&iW v^<x> i V Wfe£ wWg.cw k& f W W Se&ESK wM&rij v i W, vfl vSrJSr i cS|^>?fr r AISLE AND FAREWtLL “So the condemned man ate a hearty knowing me as you do —wm that breakfast pure altruism323 words
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Advertisement30 1940-12-27 6 vliMk 1 I ftcepeA Vb FASHION J > WEAR 1 CEPEA HOYPARĔLLE i .SIXLINE FAST COLUvM GUARANTEE. IN THE NEWJtAf COLOURINGS AND DESIGNS. Sole Agents: effijTlHl w HENRY WAUGH co., r;rn.30 words
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Advertisement44 1940-12-27 6 By fiwjll-' COMPANY EASTtW’ PHunrt Pi&Nffß 3UBBE* wem; S29.rANJO»IG BUNQAH R’ PINAN6. For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street Penang, Phone 4121. YoUf f OLDg 7XIP r Yfi£s! m S M W£ pAy S ro 'X-ZV rr«{ CC-4.TAN»44 words
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Article439 1940-12-27 7 KEEN AND EFFICIENT, SAYS C.-IN-C. far Chief t o llrUOk C Popham Visiteii Mian ns first tour of the Malayan defences since Its arrival tn Singapore, which h as been chosen as his headquarters. Sir Roberts command embraces the military and air forces in Malaya Burma439 words
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834 1940-12-27 7 Ex-bank Accountant To Stand Trial At Assizes Telok Anson. [VG KWOK KOOI, a former employee of the Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd., was committed to stand his trial at the next Perak Assizes at the conclusion of a preliminary inquiry into a charge834 words
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147 1940-12-27 7 President Jackson In Port The President Jackson, which is the first of the American President Line’s seven luxury liners, arrived in Penang yesterday morning on her maiden voyage round the world. The President Jackson is 492 feet in length and has a gross tonnage147 words
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245 1940-12-27 7 UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS TO DECIDE ISSUE Draft Bill To Be Published In Next Few Days THE “MALAY MAIL” IS RELIABLY INFORMED THAT ANY ASSUMPTION THAT INCOME TAX WILL BE BROUGHT IN AS AN OFFICIAL,MEASURE AND FORCED THROUGH THE FEDERAL COUNCIL IS INCORRECT. ALL245 words
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153 1940-12-27 7 BRIDE A KEEN HOCKEY FLAYER Singapore. J Mr. Maurice Pestana of Penang, the well-known rugger player, was married to Miss Estelle da Silva, the daughter of Mrs. da Silva and the late Mr. L. da Silva of Singapore at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd153 words
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Article355 1940-12-27 7 The funeral of Mrs Rosie de Souza, wife of Mr. B C. de Souza, took place yesterday evening. The deceased, who passed away on Christmas Day, was Well-known in the Eurasian community. Rev Father Souhait headed the fqneral procession from HA, Jones Road, the355 words
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Article166 1940-12-27 7 S.S. PROTEST TO LORD LLOYD Nearly 2,200 signatures appear on the income tax petition which is being sent by a section of the population of the Straits Settlements to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lloyd. The signatures, in the vast majority of cases,166 words
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Article162 1940-12-27 7 The first batch of new-style trishaws, a type approved both by the Municipal authorities and the Police Department to replace the ordinary rkcshas, are now in use on Penang streets. They provide the maximum of comfort in road travel. Fitted with pneumatic tyres and spring162 words
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Article205 1940-12-27 7 Head Smashed By Block Of Tin While engaged in loading tin blocks into the hold of the President Jackson in the Penang Harbour yesterday, an Indian coolie was killed instantaneous-, ly, when one of the blocks slipped off the sling and fell ow top of205 words
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353 1940-12-27 7 Causing' Wastage Of Steel And Loss Of Foreign Exchange Unnecessary use of steel and loss of foreign exchange are being caused in Malaya by failure to return oil drums to the oil companies. The number of returnable oil drums in the hands of353 words
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Advertisement107 1940-12-27 7 If a W jEMaS» Sall■ < ft. OsF r ■> mF* Tl Ik Enough io make anyone turr rot:nJ Ch>'dren 10/e Co v C. Gate. Not only for its pleasant, M soothing flavour, but for the rt-rents for Malaya v r>r:h' an? Penan® Island—feeling of contentment and the Georgetown dispensary107 words
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Article129 1940-12-27 8 Fbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 1517th Auction. Dec. IS. 1940. lbs. tons Catalogued 2,809,728 1,254.34 Offered 2,537,031 1,132.60 Sold 2,225,041 993.32 London—Spot 11 15/16d, New York —Spot 20 9/16 cts. PRICES REALISED cents per lb. RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Standard Qualify 38 1/4—-38 3/8 Good Average129 words
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Article36 1940-12-27 8 Mnv statistics for the first half of December, 1940 Hours Cubic yds T Ore run treated won Piculs Katu Tin 296 57.000 300 R»nong Consol. 264 142.000 587 Ratrut Basin Tln IS9 29,000 11036 words
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Article1013 1940-12-27 8 Disappointing American Consumption Stanton Nelson Co., Limited Singapore, Dec. 19. Quiet and unresponsive markets have been the rule during the past week, though rather more interest has been recorded on the New York Rubber Exchange, Prices have fluctuated between narrow limits only, and on balance close more1,013 words
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Article332 1940-12-27 8 Directors’ Annual Report The Directors in their annual report and statement of accounts for the year ended September 30 1940, state: Replanting. 45 acres planted prior to 1925 were cut out and replanted during the year. Upkeep and Cultivation. During the year 135 acres of mature rubber332 words
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Article100 1940-12-27 8 1,000,000 Tons In 4 Months Tlie newsprint-paper industry of Canada, states The Paper-Maker, produced 1,003,080 tons of newsprint in January to April, compared with 850,500 tons in the pending part of last year. For April alone, production rose by 22 per cent, comppared with last year,100 words
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Article742 1940-12-27 8 $43,280 Profit For Year The profit for the year ended October 31, 1940, amounted to $48,280.68 which, with the net balance of $5,353.45 brought forward from the preceding year, makes a total of $53,634.13. Interim dividends declared during the year (20%) absorbed $31,000 and, after transferring the742 words
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Article452 1940-12-27 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 27th December, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/7J 3/10A 5/0 Austral Amal 6/9 7/® £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 21/0 22/oex $L Ayer Weng 0.90 0.95 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15/6ex $1452 words
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Article240 1940-12-27 8 issue Buyers Seilers Allenby 1.15 1.20 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 ex Amal Malay 1.70 1.80 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 1.124 1.174 Bassett 0.42 0.45 Batu Lintang 1.074 1.10 Bedford 0.85 0.90 ex Benta 1.05 1.074 Borelli 1.35 1.45 Broga 0.60 0.624 Brunei United240 words
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Article339 1940-12-27 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brica Ord. 1.85 1.95 2 Alex. Brick 74% Prefs 2.15 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £8 £B4 £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16/3 16/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref339 words
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Article228 1940-12-27 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Ayer Hitam Tin 10% int. less tax 2 1.41 (in Eng) Gopeng Cons. 1/- bonus 6d. Int. less tax 7. L4l an Eng) Idris H”d 2J% int less tax 29 141 (in Eug> Kepong Dredging 5% int. less tax 30 12228 words
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Advertisement139 1940-12-27 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. 1 (Incorporated in British India) Head Office I “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Bmirhn- Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah, Devacottah, Cannanore and Coimbatore. Authorised Capital Rs. 50,00,000 Itsued and Subscribed Capital Rs. 25,00,000 J?aid up Capital As. 12,50,000 dteserves Rs- 75,000 Current and139 words
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125 1940-12-27 9 A letter from the State Secretary, Johore, stating that Government were already providing schools on suitable centres of Malay population was read at a committee meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association. This policy was not carried out in all the kampongs, it was stated,125 words
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Article789 1940-12-27 9 ’Hie .Affirming Flame Another Tune.” Poems by W. H. Auden. (Faber and Faber. 7s. 6d. net.) Poems By Dugald Sutherland Mac Coll. (Blackwell 7s. ttd. net.) “Fear No More.’’ A Book vl Poents for the I*resent Time by Living English Poets. (Cambridge IJ niter si ty789 words
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Article119 1940-12-27 9 18-Ton Bomb Load New York. The most powerful ’plane engine in the' world, developing 2,200 horsepower, is in process of manufacture at the newly expanded factory of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation at Patersen, New Jersey. This engine, which was inspected during a visit by119 words
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Article143 1940-12-27 9 —Reuter. I .S. Official’s Hint Washington, Dec. 20 The possibility of control of imports by the United States has aroused considerable speculation here. This follows a remark by Colonel Gussell Maxwell, Administrator of the Export Control Board last night that “many experts think that control of—Reuter. - 143 words
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Article105 1940-12-27 9 A radio script writer for children’s hour programmes, since the age of 16, is the proud boast of Miss Ruth Karpf, an 18-year-old free-lance journalist who has arrived in Singapore from Palestine. Miss Karpf is en route to Los Angeles to further her studies in105 words
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Article147 1940-12-27 9 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1940. Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time of AIR MAU H Letters Postcard Posting per oz. each Ordinary Regn. Australia New Friday 27th tost. Zealand By 8.0.A.C. .55 .30 8 a.m. 7.30 a.m. Java —do— .60 .30 M Ipoh, K. Lumpur Singapore By Wearne’sAir .10 .05147 words
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Article259 1940-12-27 9 TTRITFSH munition workers may shortly have working by their side M. Dimitri Dimancescu, Counsellor of the Rumanian Legation in London, who has walked out because “he could not be connected With a Government who have surrendered to a foreign Power.” He told a “Daily Mail” reporter259 words
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255 1940-12-27 9 Hid £1,500 For VoyageFined £2,000 London. A WOMAN who admitted trying to take three £5OO banknotes out of the country, and making a false statement on the amount she was taking, was fined £2,000. She was Mrs. Maria Hart, 59-year-old widow, of Albion-gate, Hyde Park, W., who was charged at255 words
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Article221 1940-12-27 9 His Majesty’s Ships and Their Forbears.” By Cecil King. (The Studio Publications. 12s. 6d. net.)i BY HOWARD A. GRAY A delightful book for all who can relish (and who cannot?) the annals of the Royal Navy has been achieved by the combination of Mr. King’s narrative with the221 words
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Article773 1940-12-27 9 A. G. MACDONELL - “More Than I should.” By Faith Compton Mackenzie. (Collins, 12s. 6d. net.) BY A. G. MACDONELL. This is the second volume of Mia Compton Mackenzie’s autobiography. The first was “As Much As I Dare.* This volume takes the story lip to th» last year of the773 words
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Article71 1940-12-27 9 London. The War Office are to have a "Farmer General”—but the appointment will not be announced for some days It was indicated in the House of Commons by Mr. Richard Law, Financial Secretary to the War Office, who stated that "a specially appointed person is71 words
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Miscellaneous804 1940-12-27 9 TO-DAY B. B. C. а, б. Newb bulletin 6.35 Cnnstmas irom irvc cuatea Children Eva 7.05 Fiencn bulletin. 7.35 English newsletter lor Canada. 7bo Y olx f'fancaises. for French Canadian listeners. 805 deJ C Kean lOiid talk by Aiexan K. 30 News Luiletin. Hawy Karris, Tessic 9x. St ea compere804 words
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Miscellaneous759 1940-12-27 9 MANILA KZRM 9.07 mc/s (31.35 m а. a.m. News in Engnsn 12.10 pm. News in English.’ 5.10 stocks, u.bv Local Market Reports a. 55 News in English. 8.05 News in English Kztlß 9.50 mc/s (31.58 m.) 6.04 mc/s <49.67 m.) ...t? 0 a jn News in English. ,81.50 10.30 Manila759 words
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161 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. Sympathy And Understanding IxMidon, Dec. 26 The heads of the British and United States Navies have exchanged letters and gifts, marking the sympathy and understanding between the two Fleets. “I learned with great satisfaction that you had named <-ne of the former American—Reuter. - 161 words
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99 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. Vichy, Dec. 26 Frances national consultative-assem-bly will soon be instituted according to the Lyons despatch The L igaro, commenting on it, says the majority of members of the assembly will be nominated by the Chief of Siate and be responsible to—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article22 1940-12-27 10 Berlin, Dec. 26. Hitler is spending Christmas among ms Croons in the west as he did last year,22 words
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Article52 1940-12-27 10 Reuter. Vichy. Dec. 26 Tied earthquake shocks rocked EFzindjan district of Turkey early on Christmas morning, says an Ankara despatch, but no damage or casualties have as yet been reported. This was the area where fifty thousand were killed or injured during the earthquakes ofReuter. - 52 words
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Article87 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. A Complete Army Landed Recently Singapore, December 26. Tiie Indian troops which arrived recently comprised virtually a complete army of infantry, artillery, sappers, miners and auxiliary services. They are completely mechanised. Singapore had never seen such a large body of troops with full war equipment—Reuter. - 87 words
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85 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. Rome. December 26. “Yugoslavia wants to keep out of the present conflict and intends to maintair good relations of friendship with all her neighbours," decLated M. Markovitch, Yugo-Slav. Foreign Minister., in a press statement quoted in a Belgrade telegram to the—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article23 1940-12-27 10 London, Dec. 26. Lady Dill, wife of General Sir John Dill, Chief of Imperial General Staff, has died nr>rr23 words
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1134 1940-12-27 10 DRIVEN BACK DESPITE REINFORCEMENTS Italians Raid Corfu For Twenty-Third Time Athens, Dec. 26 Greek troops celebrated Christmas with a new victory in the region west of the River Drinos driving back the enemy in a spirited attack. Ten heavy guns, important material and aReuter - 1,134 words
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69 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. Artillery Fire (In Both Sides I Cairo, Dec. 26. Spasmodic artillery fire* from both sides I continued on Christmas Day at Bardia. British forces massing have been subjected to dive-bombing attacks by enemy aircraft but front-line observers state that these attacks were mostly—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article117 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. ’’"Fool And His Gang** Who Oppress Them Athens, Dec. 26. Mr, Churhill’s speech was prominently published in all Greek newspapers which emphasise, that bis words will find echo m all Christian hearts. The “Kathinieimi” says: “Christian nations do not want to let go by—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article175 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter First hi The History Of Jerusalem Bethlehem, Dec. 25. “Jerusalem is having its first “blackout” Christmas in history. Even the Church of Nativity, the oldest Christian church in the world, is wrapped in protestive gloom instead of being a blaze of triumphant lights as is the custom—Reuter - 175 words
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Article48 1940-12-27 10 Reuter. Emperor’» Speech At Opening Of Diet Tokyo, December 26. “Increasingly cordial relations between our Empire and the Treaty Powers” were a matter for satisfaction, declared the Emperor when formally opening th? seventy-sixth session of the Diet. He made a strong appeal for national unity.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article63 1940-12-27 10 i. —Reuter. Heavy Falls Of Snow In Spain Clermont Ferrands. Dec. 26 Intense cold has prevailed throughout the greater part of France during the past few days, with deep snow m the higher regions and heavy frosts even in the regions usually temperate. Midi Canal isi.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article79 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter Marshal Petain’s Xmas Broadcast Vichy. Dec. 25. Marshal Petain broadcast a message to the French people this evening, according to the French wireless. The message referred to Frenchmen who were no longer at home and to those within France who were unemployed and'—Reuter - 79 words
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Article40 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. 6.500 Enlist In Near East Army Jerusalem. December 26 Six thousand five hundred Jews have enlisted m fighting units and various services of the British Army in the Near East. This was announced by the Jewish department.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article155 1940-12-27 10 —Reuter. U.S. AND ITALIAN MARINES CLASH Shanghai. Dec. 26 Nine American marines and three sailors are reported to have been taken to hospital as a result of one of the bitterest cafe brawls in many months between the defence forces of the International Settlement in.—Reuter. - 155 words
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360 1940-12-27 10 PREMIER EXPRESSES READINESS TO NEGOTIATE WITH INDO-CHINA Bangkok, Dec. 26 Warm appreciation of Britain’s friendship and watchful interest in Japan’s new order in East Asia were expressed by the Thailand Prime Minister. Luang Bipul Songgram, in an interview with Reuter s correspondent in which the—Reuter - 360 words
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Advertisement128 1940-12-27 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO AItKJ E x PRES VAN EUREN (via Panama» Dec. 28 PRES. HARRISON Dec 30/31 < ZOELLA LYKES (via Panama) Jan 14 PRES. TYLER Jan 18 x RUEBIN TIPTON (via Panama) Feb. 3 PRES. TAYLOR Feb 5 PRES. MONROE Feb 18 PRES. MADISON Feb 26128 words
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Article, Illustration1874 1940-12-27 11 H. SLEIGH SADDLES THREE WINNERS San Frisco Wins But Is Disqualified p c n)wd attended the opening day of the Penang Xmas/New Year Meeting yesterday afternoon The weather was fine and sunny and the going hard. The totalisator and sweeps were well1,874 words
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248 1940-12-27 11 THRILLING HOCKEY ENCOUNTER A last minute goal by Abdul Karim enabled the Ironsides XI of Ipoh to beat the Indian Association by 3 goals to 2 in a thrilling hockey friendly on the Westlands School ground yesterday. The visiting team had a better set of248 words
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Article137 1940-12-27 11 Last Night’s Boxing David Jayaraj (8.5&) defeated Boy Hamid (8.2) on points in the main event over ten two-minute rounds at the. New World Stadium last night Hamid countered effectively in the early stages of the bout but lost the last few rounds when he137 words
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Article99 1940-12-27 11 Army XI To Meet Civilian XI On the Hutchings School ground on Monday at 5.15 p.m.: ARMY: Syed Mohamed; Lail Singh, Chanan Singh; Ramnath, Capt. W. G. S- Wilson, Sukhuru Khan, Dittu Ram, Piara Singh, B P. Datta, J. Vohra, Mohd. Sadrq. CIVILIANS: Abdul Karim; C.E.A Laßrooy, Wee Chong99 words
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Article62 1940-12-27 11 —Reuter. Matches Played During Holiday The following are the results of rugby matches played in England yesterday: Cardiff 16, Welsh XV 0. Gloucester 26, Army XV 3. Home Counties Rest of England. Public Schools 14, Public Schools 3. The following soccer matches were also played on—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article74 1940-12-27 11 Visited To Alor Sltar Today The Indera Kayangan Club are paying a return visit to the Kedah Medical Association at A’or Star today when soccer, tenn’s badm’nton, p ng-pong and other games will be pl aye-’. The Indera Kayangan Club’s soccer players are as follows: —Syed Abdan74 words
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362 1940-12-27 11 |N their second and last match in Penang on the Hutchings School ground yesterday, the Kinta Indians again held their opponents to a draw, sharing honours with the Kedah Hall Party, the scores being I—all. Those who had looked forward to a362 words
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Article166 1940-12-27 11 K.H.P. vs Ipoh Ironsides The following are requested to play for the Kedah Hall Party against the Ipoh Ironsides in a friendly game of hockey on Saturday, December 28, on the Westland School ground at 5.15 p.m. Players are requested to meet at 32 Green Hall at 3 p.m.166 words
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Article193 1940-12-27 11 5-0 Victoiy Over Malacca Chinese (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, December 26 Playing their second hockey match in Kuala Lumpur this morning, the Ipcto Ramblers scored a runaway victory of ftw clear goals over the Malacca Chinese. Showing marked superiority over ih« opposing side193 words
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Article187 1940-12-27 11 Police Lose To Surveys The friendly badminton match played between the Police Sports Club and the Survey Sports Union op Sunday at the former’s court resulted in a win for the Survey S.U. by four games to two. Results as follows (Surveys mentioned first): DOUBLES Ooi Chong Hai and187 words
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Article45 1940-12-27 11 Tomorrow at the “Esplanade’ from 6.00 p.m to 7.39 pm.: March The Gladiator’s Farewell Blankcnburg Overture Idomeneo Mozait Selection Wilfrid Sanderson's Popular Songs Hum» Waltz Columbine Gardener Selection Once Upon A Time Hume Intermezzo Canterbury Chimes Ancliffe Finale Savoy Medley Of Medleys Iliffte45 words
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Advertisement88 1940-12-27 11 4m civ j K BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCT Asiatic Petroleum Co. fS.S.J Ltd. Warins 80 1 uutciaii" Tables, W Chairs, Stools, V Bedsteads, Cots, 2 W Revolving Office v Chairs, Shop and X Hospital equipment «T I are made in either <\\ Chromium or Stove 1 n -/tf I Enamel finish.88 words
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583 1940-12-27 12 PHARIOL LOOKING FATREMELY FIT Shamrock And Echo Also Impress (Ry TIC-TACr) jVOT many racegoers were present on the track this morning for the slow work today which was carried out on the second track and the sand track, while the Bukit Exercise Ring583 words
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1396 1940-12-27 12 RACE 1 —2.15 p.m. Ponies—Class 2—Div. I—sl Furlongs. 414 QUEEN BEON 12y 9.04 Mr. A. van Tooren Sullivan J 0 2 SYCILLIAN By 8.11 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval <4O THANKSALOT 3y 8.10 “Rengit Stable" Bowden <2O PHARIOL 7y 8.08 Dr. W. H. Brodie Billett1,396 words
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Article50 1940-12-27 12 RACE 1: MISS KOI» CHAR RACE 2: STENELIjA DEVON KING RACE 3: SIR PATRICK RYE SEAMUS RACK 4: AUTHENTIC < PAY OUT RACE 5: NEW WORLD QUICK MONEY RACE 6: BRAWNY LAD NONYA SARAWAK RACE 7: PRINCESS PRIM CELLOFORT RACE DANCING FOAM SIL VERLAW RACE 9: WESTENRA50 words
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Article120 1940-12-27 12 Berlin, Dec. 27. Hitler spent Christmas with German armed forces in “the west” and on Christmas Eve attended celebration of workers near a heavy long-range battery. He expressed complete confidence »n victory during a speech, says the German News Agency, and also stated: “We are looking120 words
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Article53 1940-12-27 12 The Admiralty announce that the destroyer “Acheron" (Lieutenant J. R. Wilson, R.N.) was sunk. The next-of-kin of the casualties have been informed. The “Acheron” was of the “Acasta” class. She was launched in 1939 and had a speed of 35 knots with a normal complement of 13853 words
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342 1940-12-27 12 IF BRITAIN CAN HOLD OUT IN 1941 Rugby, Dec. 27. Sir Walter Layton, the well-known economist who has just returned to Britain from Government mission in the ILS. in relation to supplies from that country, spoke tiday of the last fortnight in the life of Lord Lothian, Ambassador in Washington.-8.0. W. - 342 words
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Article57 1940-12-27 12 FRIDAY. DECEMBER 27. TIN: Penang $132.75 Business done 125 tons Singapore $132.75 tUBBER: Penang Spot 38c Singapore Spot 38c JOPRA: Sundried. $2.85 Nominal Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7.25 sellers Fair Seed $6.85 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $10.36 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 9.94 Rangoon White No.57 words
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82 1940-12-27 12 The Penang Course record was twice smashed yesterday, first by Bridge Law and then by Harpo, the former now holding the record for the Penang Course. The previous Course record was held by Freedom, who did it in 1.13 4|5 secs. Hfi only carried 7.1.82 words
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Article258 1940-12-27 12 Match Between Penang aind Perak A golf match will be played between the Penang Turf Club (golf section) and the Perak Turf Club Golf Club on Sunday, December 29. The following are the ties and times of starting:— PERAK TURF PENANG TURF CLUB «CLUB Ist Tee 8.40258 words
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Article92 1940-12-27 12 A •‘call to arms” to all Belgians between the ages of 19 and 25 has been issued by the Belgian Consul-General, M Charles Hallart. It also includes reserve officers and volunteers between the ages of 16 and 30. The announcement says “Armed Bel gian units are92 words
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236 1940-12-27 12 Washington, Dec. 27 More than 150 American citizens have urged Vresident Roosevelt to “make it the settled policy of the United States to do everything that may he necessary to ensure the defeat of the Axis powers.” This v-’ announced by White House yesterday.236 words
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