Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 January 1941
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Title Section22 1941-01-03 1 LAST EDITION Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Ifo. 3. vol. xcix. FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1941. PRICE 111 LENIb.22 words
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455 1941-01-03 1 London, Jan. 3. HAT amounts to a military regime has Been organised by General Antonescu in Rumania during the past few days, according to the Istanbul correspondent of the Free French Agency which states that this army Government .appears to be supercedinn the formerReuter. - 455 words
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111 1941-01-03 1 —Reuter Athens, Jan. 3 A “successful action” is reported in a Greek communique last night which also records the capture of prisoners and a number of machine-guns. “We begin 1941 with a resolve to fight to the last breath until the enemy’—Reuter - 111 words
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Article166 1941-01-03 1 —Reuter. Berlin, Jan 3. A statement that the German Navy and Air Force sank 190,000 tons of British warships during the second half of 1940 is made in the report of the High Command on war operations for that period. It declares that the Navy—Reuter. - 166 words
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Article34 1941-01-03 1 I.—Reuter. Soviet Deputy Defence Comnrssar Moscow, Jan. 3. A message, delayed in transmission, states that General Shadanko, Deputy Commissar of Defence, has been relieved of his post, it is announced. —Reuter.I.—Reuter. - 34 words
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106 1941-01-03 1 —Reuter. MAGNETIC MINES DROPPED OFF IRISH COAST Dublin, Jan. 3. Eire was bombed last night for the second successive night. Three bombs fell near Enniscorthy, County Wextort. No damage was caused and nobody was injured. The fact that magnetic mines were dropped off the.—Reuter. - 106 words
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225 1941-01-03 1 —Reuter London. Jan. 3. I’WENTY thousand incendiaries and a load of high explosives dropped on Bremen during the first hour of Wednesday night's fierce bombing raid by the RJI.F. turned the greatest seaport in Germany after Hamburg into a ranging furnace. As the.—Reuter - 225 words
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Article37 1941-01-03 1 .—Reuter London, Jan. 3. The meat ration which is now at 22d. per head per week will be reduced to 18d. from Monday next. From that date pork will be included in the ration.—Reuter.—Reuter - 37 words
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Article71 1941-01-03 1 —Reuter. London, Jan. 3The Belgian Army is firmly determined to continue to fight at the side of her British and French allies until final victory which will liberate Belgium and King Leopold,” M. Gutt, Belgian Minister of Defence thus replies to New Year greetings sent—Reuter. - 71 words
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64 1941-01-03 1 Reuter. Chungking, Jan. 3. r jpHE Chinese military authorities in North Kwangtung are cle.Mdy watching the situation round Canton where there are indications of a possible Japanese push towards Shaokwan. Japanese garrisons in Canton and Chungshan are reported to tut ve been doubled and more thanReuter. - 64 words
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192 1941-01-03 1 —Reuter. London, Jan. 3. .4 TOWN in South Wales was the J main target for Nazi airmen during the night. Fire bombs were dropped on the town, followed by high, explosives but generally speakrug the attacks were not heavy, though enemy planes were—Reuter. - 192 words
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Article161 1941-01-03 1 Reuter, Great Response To New Movement London, Jan. 3.. The new committee appointed yesterday will apportion the task of firewatching. The Ministry of Aircraft Production, the Ministry of Supply and the Admiralty are among those whose special responsibility will be for their own factories. The Ministry ofReuter, - 161 words
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Article121 1941-01-03 1 London. It has been announced by Mr. Mon tague, Parliamental y Secretary o Ministry of Transport, that lack o patronage and difficulties of opera ion may make it necessary to discontinue 1 the passenger boat service on the Thames. This announcement follows a report on the121 words
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241 1941-01-03 1 Peiping, Jan. 3. A demand for a full apology by the Japanese for an incident which occurred in Peiping on Monday when some United States marines were detained by Japanese police is being made by Colonel A. H. Turnage, Commandant of the United States Marine—Reuter. - 241 words
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55 1941-01-03 1 .—Reuter Lisbon, Jan. 3. Mr. W. Lucas, for many years “Lon- don Times” correspondent in Portugal, has been ordered to leave the country 1 within 48 hours on account of an article written by him in the “America Re- view” in which he alleged that.—Reuter - 55 words
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40 1941-01-03 1 —Reuter. Jerusalem, Jan. 3. The Australian Army Minister, Mr. Spender, and the Chief of the Australian General Staff, Lieut-General Sturdee, arrived in Palestine from Australia on a visit of inspection to the Australian Imperial Force.—Reuter.!.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Advertisement13 1941-01-03 1 COW GATE JS» or XOTtA Malaya <£ Penang:— DISPENSARY LTD, Fenang and Ipoh. J13 words
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Advertisement169 1941-01-03 1 I "SWItER” fed on COW GATE I If I U «UU J Agents for North Malaya d Pe«MMip>-* GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY Fenang and Ipoh. w™ Distinctive new fabrics which will maintain their freshness long after the price is forgotten. SHADOW CRETONNES. Bring the freshness and brightness of the garden into your169 words
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545 1941-01-03 2 ARRIVAL OF NAZI CONTINGENT London Not Surprised London,, Jan. 2. r T'HE announcement of the presence of a contingent of the German Air Force in Italy means that to a greater or lesser degree Mussolini has surrendered control over his Air Force’’—Reuter. - 545 words
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Article58 1941-01-03 2 .—Re liter Entire Garrison Linder Observation On the Italian frontier, January 2. Barracks occupied by the Italian garrison at the frontier town of Postumia (on the route from Trieste to Ljubliana, Yugoslavia) have been set on fire. Four civilians have been arrested suspected of sabotage and.—Re liter - 58 words
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Article39 1941-01-03 2 .—8.0. W Rugby, January 2. Flying-Officer Rathbone, Conservative Member of Parliament lor the Bodmin division of Cornwall, who was earlier reported missing, is now reported to have lost his life in operations against the enemy—B.O.W.—8.0. W - 39 words
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101 1941-01-03 2 ’—B.O.W Rugby, Jan. 2. The concentrated raid on Bremen by R.A.F. bombers last night is described in further detail in an Air Ministry communique which states:— “Bremen provided the main objective of last night’s offensive operations by the R.A.F. The attack was heavy and’—B.O.W - 101 words
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Article207 1941-01-03 2 s.—Reuter. Believed Known To Nazi Pacific Raiders Canberra, Jan. 2 The Navy Minister, Mr. Hughes, stated that the Naval Board is investigating the statements by survivors that the Nazi Pacific raiders possess information indicating that they know the British Admiralty code for communicating with merchant shipping. Interviewss.—Reuter. - 207 words
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256 1941-01-03 2 Dublin, January 2. MORE bombs were dropped on Eire territory this morning. High ex plosive and incendiary bombs dropped last night killed and seriously Injured a number of British people. One of the incendiary bombs picked up was identified as German. Other bombs’’—Reuter. - 256 words
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Article86 1941-01-03 2 t.—Reuter. New Year Started In Cheerful Fashion London, January 2. On the Stock Exchange the New Year commenced in a cheerful fashion and some sections showed signs of the expansion of interest. Gilt-edged were firm and War Loan 3 J per cent reached the wa' time peak att.—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article501 1941-01-03 2 No Means Of Escape For Italians London, Jan. 2. OARDIA can be regarded as pretty well cut off and there ■-Aire no means of escape for the Italian troops apart from the fact that a few might be able to trickle through the British lines ini.—Reuter - 501 words
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Article246 1941-01-03 2 Workers Showing S’gns Of Fatigue London, January 2 Ftacts regarding labour and wartime conditions in Germany are revealed in London by the Ministry of .Economic Warfare which show that despite dictatorial powers of the Nazi Government it has not been able to achieve a hundred per246 words
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Article154 1941-01-03 2 t.—Reuter. Propaganda Founded On Falsehoods London, Jan. 2. The picture drawn in Hitler’s New Year proclamation of an impoverished Germany in revolt against plutocrats must seem singularly unconvincing f o the peoples of those countries in Europe whose resources are now being drained to supply thet.—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article252 1941-01-03 2 5.—8.0. W. Sweeping Changes To Be Made 1 Rugby, January 2. Sweeping plans for education after the war were revealed by the President of the Board of Education at Oxford. Mr. Ramsbotham said that the mistakes made after the last war would not be repeated. There would5.—8.0. W. - 252 words
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404 1941-01-03 2 —8.0. W. Rugby, Jan. 2 A detailed analysis of the figures <A British and enemy losses in air and sea warfare during 1940 now available show that 2,993 German aeroplanes were shot down over Britain at the cost of 847 British fighters.—8.0. W. - 404 words
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Article160 1941-01-03 2 —Reuter. Britain Taking Vigorous Measures London, Jan. 2 Britain is to take immediate steps ta deal with the danger from incendiary bombs following the big fire raid on London on Sunday evening. The Prime Minister has apnroved the immediate establishment of a special organisation to be'.—Reuter. - 160 words
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Article149 1941-01-03 2 (From Reuter’s special correspondent on the Albanian frontier). London, Jan. 2. After the recent heavy fighting, a comparative but ominous quiet prevailed on both sides of the northern front yesterday. s.—Reuter. The weather has also changed. Wann southerly winds bringing rain have replaced the keens.—Reuter. - 149 words
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Advertisement27 1941-01-03 2 E. 0. Hotel DA NCING every WEDNESDAY FRIDAY From 10 —l2 and Every SATURDAY From 10 1 I MUSIC BY Leonardo Reyes His Band. i LZZU 127 words
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Article350 1941-01-03 3 y /juig Appeal By Polish IP omen London.. Til New York correspondent of I(l “Daily Telegraph” cables a i ending appeal by a group of Homen living ita Warsaw to 1n v > ten of the United States begiem for help in their struggle350 words
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Article154 1941-01-03 3 Briti>li Government I nable To Accept New Delhi The British Government has informed the Government of India that, owing to heavy war demands, they are unable to accept fresh orders from Indi > for a majority of the classes of steel for which quota recommendation certificates154 words
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Article731 1941-01-03 3 Selfless II ork By Doctors, Seamen And Students London. I7OR many of the Indian students involved in the recent air attack on the Central Y.M. C.A. in London it was their second experience of being “bombed out” in the course of a few days; for731 words
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Article233 1941-01-03 3 'GO r GOO Jeus Herded Into Small Area London. York correspondent of the Chronicle” cables: The barbarism darker than the has fallen on the Jews of by a great concrete wall be--500,000 unhappy human being forced to live out their hv. rnian overlords of Poland, acC<ji an233 words
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121 1941-01-03 3 Stockholm According to information from New York the American Navy will baptise one ot its destroyers, at present building John Ericsson” in honour of the gieat Swedish nineteenth century inventoi, who was active in America during the largest part of his life. John Ericsson was121 words
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Article1754 1941-01-03 3 Virji Daya - By Virji Daya W ITH the extension of the activist ties ot the war in the Neat East, collapse of France and subjugation of other countries in Central Europe, coupled with the wishful propaganda of Berlin and Rome, ththought of an average Indian is now on1,754 words
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Advertisement88 1941-01-03 3 for Constipation leads to endless trouble Nature has decreed that the Bowels shall operate regularly—at least once a day. I) .i.ince or neglect of this law leads to many kinds of suffering, including Headaches, Bad Breath, Biliousness, Indigestion, Pimples, etc. Constipation also makes you look and feel dull, bad-tempered and88 words
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Miscellaneous22 1941-01-03 3 {WHATAWAR!%,°Sy| hhl IE Hi k II wl||| IB JI '.i Lovely night! I don't think I've ever seen the country looking better.**22 words
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Article149 1941-01-03 4 Extorting Money For Secret Societies Singapore. ”T WILL not countenance hooligans going round to extort money for the funds of secret societies,” said the third magistrate, Mr. J. G. Rappoport, on Tuesday when he sentenced Tah Cheng Ho to ten strokes of the heavy rotan149 words
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Article346 1941-01-03 4 Mr. B. F. Bridge To Take Over As President Singapore. At his last session as president of the Singapore Rent Assessment Board before going on leave Mr. Murray M. Jack on Tuesday considered five applications. The first, for the fixing of rent, was postponed to346 words
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156 1941-01-03 4 Singapore. L eepmg through the glass peephole of a cell in the Outram Road prison, Mahmder Misser, an Indian sub-prison officer, discovered a Chinese hanging from the ventilator grill by means of a cloth around his neck. The prisoner, Lee Loi Moi, a 37-year-old156 words
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173 1941-01-03 4 Melbourne The salvage gang on the interstate liner Orungal, which ran aground off Barwon Heads, 50 miles from Melbourne, celebrated a good day’s work after their first day, by holding a dance on board the vessel, which was 800 yards off the shore. After173 words
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Article, Illustration31 1941-01-03 4 Free lifts, at the passenger’s risk, are being given by motorists in England to help pedestrians to get to and from their jobs ita rush hours.31 words
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Article287 1941-01-03 4 Extensive Repairs WILL BE READY BY MIDDLE OF MONTH Government House, which was undergoing extensive repairs while Sir Shenton and Lady Thomas were away on leave, will be ready for occupation by the middle of the month, it is learned. All the renovations have been287 words
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Article238 1941-01-03 4 Raid On Shop Singapore. A special Branch raid on a small sundry goods shop in Rowell Road, which is alleged to have brought to light all the paraphernalia necessary for diluting beer and stout was described in the criminal district court by the officer238 words
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Article459 1941-01-03 4 “John Foxe and His Book.” By J. F. Mozley. (S.P.C.K. 12s. 6d. net.) BY KEITH G. FEILING “Foxe’s Martyrs” belongs to that very small class of books upon which is founded the British popular historic tradition and which includes Holinshed. Clarendon, Burnet, Pepys. Macaulay, and only a few459 words
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Article1408 1941-01-03 4 BRIEF SKETCHES OF THEIR CAREERS AS reported previously. 18 Malayans, are recipients of Xev* Year honours conferred by the King. These are the firs New Year decorations to be awarded since the outbreak <i war. Sketches of some of the recipients have ahead} bee: published1,408 words
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Advertisement151 1941-01-03 4 k GLEAMING '•'-Willlf TEETH may W often liiJe DEMf Only Tek Short-Head tooth- Tek is the only genuine brush can reach those nooks toothbrush, built and patenland crannies, at the back of ed this way. though countci row of gleaming teeth. less attempts have been Here in the arch behind,151 words
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Miscellaneous20 1941-01-03 4 All in a Day's Work —by Rick Elmes charming ~~t~ Hl I I -—-—3>2-?o' \O(? HYACINTHS J < omsJ J Ayl20 words
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235 1941-01-03 5 To Write Of Position In Pacific Paul McGuire, an Australian author who is going to write a book on the strategical and political situation in the Western Pacific, intends to visit the Dutch East Indies and Malaya in «earch of material. Mr. McGuire, on his235 words
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Article16 1941-01-03 5 “assing Through S’pore o Offer Services •Won Free Frenchmen from Hongkong.16 words
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939 1941-01-03 5 Strengthening Position Of Local Community On the <M’x>asion of the 30th Anni vei’s.ary of the Young Muslim Union a garden party was held on the new building site of the Union at No. 1 Hagan Jernial Road on New Year's939 words
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Article124 1941-01-03 5 TRADE FAIR AT FUN FROLIC Ong Hong Bee Soap Co. Gets First Prize The 6th Penang Trade Fair at the Fun Frolic Amusement Park closed last night with the presentation of cups to the three best-decorated stalls. The prizes were awarded by the management of the Oversea Chinese Amusement Co.,124 words
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Article216 1941-01-03 5 Miss Cecilia Khoo And Mr. Thomas Jacob The marriage took place on Tuesday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Pulau Tikus, of Mr. Thomas Jacob, of the Penang Municipal Water Department, and Miss Cecilia Theresa Khoo, daughter of Mr. Joseph Khoo and the late Charlotte216 words
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Article197 1941-01-03 5 Ipoh. Ipoh has been in the grip of a heat wave this past week and the temperature hovers round about 93 degrees Fahrenheit in tbe afternoon. A slight shower of rain fell cn Tuesday last but failed to produce anv marked fall in the197 words
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Article460 1941-01-03 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. F. J. Bryant, a former leader of the Perak Bar, has arrived from England on his annual visit to Malaya Mr Norman Grenier has left Kuala Lumpur on a trip to New Zealand. He expects to be away for four months. The Raja Mahmud, the son of460 words
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100 1941-01-03 5 KuaHa Kangsar. A shortage of silver coins is again being experienced in Kuala Kangsar. Complaints arc being made by local sundry goods shops, restaurants and coating shops that customers have continually been handing notes across the counter, and the lack of small change is100 words
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Article136 1941-01-03 5 Raja Osman-Raja Nor Email Kuala Kangsar. A royal wedding will take place in Kuala Kangsar on Saturday, January 11, when Raja Osman, son of Raja Kechil Bongsu of Perak will be married to Raja Nor Emah. third daughter of Y. A. M. Raja Di-Hilir and136 words
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Article84 1941-01-03 5 Discussion Of Exchange Scheme Alor Star. Discussion will be resumed of the Government-proposed Padi|Rice Exchange Scheme at the Balai Besar at 11 a.m. tomorrow when a meeting af the rice millers throughout the State will be held. The subject was brought up at a meeting84 words
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Advertisement21 1941-01-03 5 MORNING SHOWS TOMORROW SUNDAY AT 1130 A.M. -SWING, SISTER SWING” With KEN MURRAY, JOHNNY DOWNS. Prices 15 and 25 cents Downstairs.21 words
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Advertisement274 1941-01-03 5 THE NEW VvORLD BOXINC TONIGHT AT 9.30 P.M. Josh Joshua 10 Rds. Tiger Tulip William Danker 8 Baby Dason Young Osman 6 Star Diamond Fighting Kassim 4 Tattle Kid Seats Including Tax $1.20, 80, 50 25 cts. DIAMOND STAR OPERA TONIGHT AT 9 P.M. “SALAH DIDIKAN” TRADE FAIR 11th NIGHT274 words
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Miscellaneous135 1941-01-03 5 MAJESTIC sTJRTS TODJY 6.15 9.30 p.m. a mammoth first-run double-feature ATTRACTION At Reduced Prices of Admission V itinees: 15 25 cents Downstairs Shows: 15, 25 60 cents Downstairs. -COME ON I LEATHERNECKS” With hard Cromwell Marsha Hunt. A Republic Picture. Together With rHE THREE MESQUTTEEBS In •RIDERS OF THE BIACK135 words
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Miscellaneous79 1941-01-03 5 flJft-conpiTion eo THREE SHOWS TODAY 7 <: THE DQRABLE GOLDENVOICED STAR I GLORIA jean JK J LN THE GAYEST AND THE p if V MOST DELIGHTFUL FILM 'l3 OF THE YEAR’ fiLl.'J “The 'WH| Under-Pup” jt? 1198 NAN GREY, VIRGINIA WFIDLER, C. AUBREY SMTTII. PRODUCED BY PASTERNAK WHO GAVE YOU79 words
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Miscellaneous97 1941-01-03 5 Y esterday’s opening audience unaniincjsly hailed it as “Tne year’s most dev stating comedy NO V, NL R 65,136 people packed the State Theatre, Sydney during a 3 weeks’ season. LORETTA YOUNG AND MELVYN DOUGLAS IN Columbia's greatest laugh hit “He Stayed For Breakfast” WITH Flugene Pallette, Una O’Conner and97 words
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Article74 1941-01-03 6 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS MRS. LIM KIM ENG cordially invites a’.l friends and relatives to witness the marriajxr cf;her son < < i TJM KIN LYE 11 to MISS HELEN CHIN (eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Chin Leong Seng of Teluk Anson) At 10 am. on Wednesday, January 8,74 words
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Article474 1941-01-03 6 IVJR. Winston Churchill’s tribute to Turkey, paid in a New Year message to the Turkish nation, is not undeserved or Turkey has not hesitated in these critical days to make it abundantly clear that while not seeking war she would defend with all her resources her474 words
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Article317 1941-01-03 6 Seaforths At The Races r rMIE band of the Seaforth Highlanders, which played at the races on the first and second «lays did not play on Wednesday and their absence was certainly noticeable. Not only did they discourse some lively music on the two afternoons but when317 words
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Article776 1941-01-03 6 Friday, January 3. r l llE Germans explain the drafting i of more troops into Rumania as being necessitated by the “unhealthy internal situation” in which ‘.‘Communists and other Left Wing Moments are coming into conflict with the Iron Guard.” I B ERM ANY776 words
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Advertisement274 1941-01-03 6 /otl. <4^ v HAVE ENGLISH JAM YgUxVf FOR TEA TO-DAY A? You can taste the true flavour »r^*~ of fresh fruit at Its best In this sfe\*;.‘ feffiir delicious jam—the fruit used isactually grown In Chivers own orchards. You’ll be proud to give your family and guests this high quality274 words
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Advertisement28 1941-01-03 6 Be jure you day DEL t 1 1 **l i for UgJay% Henry Waugh Co., Ltd.’, PENANG i 4 I Singapore, Ipon Kuala Gumpur ■BIaIUhBBKI H_• BBWBIISBKaBBKBE i28 words
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Advertisement28 1941-01-03 6 i EMIW4 COMPANY' WGHKRSUBBtHWOMSi 529. TANJONG BUNGAH R* PENANG.I For your convenience send your tyres 1 to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121. r yWes28 words
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Article, Illustration750 1941-01-03 7 Leaking Fit After Long Voyage LADY IBRAHIM’S FIRST VISIT TO COUNTRY 1 lIS HIGHNESS the Sultan of Johore and his consort, Lady Marcella Ibrahim, have arrived in Malaya Interviewed by a “Pinang Gazette representative all that His Highness would say was that after750 words
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Article46 1941-01-03 7 Tomorrow at the “Esplanade" from 6 pm. to 7.30 p m.: March Light Of Foot Setan Overture p oe t Peasant Suppe Selection Dixieland Hume Waltz L’Amour Et La Vie A Vienne Komzak Intermezzo Heart’s Ease Macl rth Selection The King Steps Out Kreisler46 words
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Article272 1941-01-03 7 I L I’. IL LONDON’S ORDEAL AN ADDED ATTRACTION Yesterday was one of the rare I occasions when a long queue stood outside the booking office for iq»stairs seats at the Queen’s for the opening of “He Stay cd For Breakfast.’’ The packed audience had theirI L I’. IL - 272 words
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Article113 1941-01-03 7 Inspiration To All In Britain The Perak Turf Club’s donation last month of an amount sufficient to pay for a Spitfire is gratefully acknowledged in a telegram to the club from Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production. “Your gift for the purchase of a Spitfire/’ says113 words
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Article74 1941-01-03 7 OWNERS TRAINERS ASSOCIATION At a meeting of the Owners and Trainers Association held at the E &O. Hotel last n.ght various items of interest to the Association were brought up for discussion. There was a large attendance and several telegrams and letters were received from absent members. Major L’ndsay Vears74 words
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294 1941-01-03 7 Mr. And Mrs. K. Balfour Contribute $l,OOO The I enang Spitfire fund is making good progress. The total has passed the $lO,OOO mark, latest donations including $l,OOO from Mr. Mrs. K. Balfour. Sums of $lOO each have been received from Mrs. A. M. Goodman294 words
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501 1941-01-03 7 ATTEMPT TO FRUSTRATE RINGLEADER’S ARREST Three Killed And Many Wounded UKIHER details of the clash between the Police and a mob oi aggressive strikers at Bahau are now available. I he Chinese coohes from Ladang Geddes Estate, numbering about 1,300, who were paid501 words
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Article67 1941-01-03 7 For Two Months’ Training The Penang Volunteers, it is understood, will be embodied for continuous training for a period of two months, commencing approximately on February i, 1941. There will be no break during this period. It is not intended as a general rule to67 words
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Article139 1941-01-03 7 A fine of $5O in default one month's rigorous imprisonment was imposed by Mr. Lim Koon Teck, Penang Third) Magistrate, this morning on a Chinese sampan man, Chan Ah Fatt, who vzas convicted on a charge of possession if dutiable liquor on board a junk139 words
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Article54 1941-01-03 7 Mr. Tan Ah Tah, who was formerly attached to the firm of Messrs. Logan, Ross Samuel, advocates and solicitors, took up an appointment yesterday with the Straits Settlements Legal Service as Deputy Commissioner of Estate Duties, Singapore. Mr. Tan left Penang for Singapore, by54 words
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Article63 1941-01-03 7 BROTHER FALLS VICTIM OF RAIDERS MR. A. B. ROCHE, IMMIGRATION OFFICER, PENANQ, WHO RECENTLY LOST HIS MOTHER IN AN AIR RAID ON BRITAIN, HAS TODAY RECEIVED NEWS OF A FURTHER BEREAVEMENT, IN HIS FAMILY. THE LATEST VICTIMS OF THE NAZI RAIDERS THIS TIME WERE MR. ROCHE’S63 words
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Article31 1941-01-03 7 Tomorrow at 6.40 p.m. Mr. S. Rajaratnam, M.C.H. of Ipoh will give a talk in Tamil on “War as I see it” from the Penang station31 words
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Advertisement43 1941-01-03 7 Governor To Inspect Passive Defence Services On Wednesday, January 8, at 5.20 p.m. His Excellency the Governor will inspect A.R.P. wardens, members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the Auxiliary Fire Service and the Local Defence Corps at the Polo ground, Penang.43 words
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Advertisement94 1941-01-03 7 Announcing A NEW TRUFOOD PRODUCT A PROGRESSIVE NUTRITIVE FOOD FOR BABY FROM 10 TO 24 MONTHS CONTAINS Animal Protein Bone Marrow emulsified Crean. Fat the soluble Carbohydrates, Lactose and Glucose Mineral salts Organic Iron Lecithin Calcium with tested Vitamins A and D from natural sources and Vitamins 81, 82. PROVIDES94 words
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Article448 1941-01-03 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 3rd January, 1941 Issue Buyers Bellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/7* 3/10* 5/0 Austral Arnal. 6/10* 7/1* £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 21/0 22/oex $1 Ayer Weng 0.85 0.90 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 15/6 $1448 words
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Article230 1941-01-03 8 Issue Buyers Sellers I Allenby 1.15 1.20 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Amal. Malay 1.75 1.80 Ayer Hitam 0.00 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 1.12* 1.17* Bassett 0.42 0.45 Batu Lintang 1.07* 1.10 Bedford 0.85 0.90 Benta 1.05 1.08 Borelli 1.35 1.45 Broga 0.60 0.62* Brunei United 0.58230 words
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Article339 1941-01-03 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 7*% Prefs 2.15 2.20 f B. M T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £8 £B* £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16/3 16/9 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref 19/9339 words
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Article170 1941-01-03 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Gopeng Cons. 1/- bonus 6d. Int. less tax 7. 1.41 (in Eng) Idris Hvd. 2*% int. less tax 29. 1.41 (in Eng) Kuala Lumpur 1/- A.C. 24. 1.41 (in Aust) Malaysiam Tin 5% actual io. 1.41 Pahang Cons. (Ordy 20% final170 words
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Article589 1941-01-03 8 Library Notice The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S. S. F. M. S., during the period, December 2—15, 1940. inclusive and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building, Singapore Applications may be made by members of the589 words
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Article57 1941-01-03 8 Penang, January 2, 1941 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bankl SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York, Demand 47 5/32 Montreal Demand 51 29/32 Eatavia Demand 88 3/4 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/3 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 13 1/4 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand57 words
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Article892 1941-01-03 8 “Shadow” Plants For BlastFurnace Cement? The present xnnual capacity of the cement industry of the United Kingdom, which lias 48 separate plants, is approximately 9,000,000 tons. With the exception of two small plants, the whole industry is now working “to the fullest capacity possible in892 words
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Article14 1941-01-03 8 The output for the month of December 1940 was 360 piculs.14 words
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Article41 1941-01-03 8 The following is a summary of the Company’s dredging operations at Kalumpang for the month of December 1940. No. 1 Dredge: Hours 622, Yards *****, Output 188 piculs. No. 2 Dredge: Hours 622, Yards *****0. Output 592 piculs.41 words
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Article118 1941-01-03 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN LONDON: <Spot £256. 10. 0 £256. 10. 0 “Forward" £259. 15. 0 £259. 15. 0 SINGAPORE: Spot $132.75 $132.75 d ne 100 tons 50 tons PENANG: ‘Spot" $132 75 $132.75 RUBBER: LONDON: ‘‘Spot" Prices Not Received 12d. “Forward’ Prices Not Received 12d. Tone SINGAPORE:118 words
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Advertisement119 1941-01-03 8 BANKS WWW.VW.W WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES 1 also obtainable at Oversea-Chinese I Banking Corpn., Ltd., For particulars please apply Manager, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd., Nos: 28 30 Beach Street, Penang. AWUWVVWM The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated in British India) SAFE FOB YOUB FAMILY CHILDREN, INDEPENDENCE IN OLD AGE HAPPINESS By119 words
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Article278 1941-01-03 9 “Butter Stall's of the Balkans.” Hr Harry Gregson. (Hutchinson. 12s. 6xL het.) BV GEORGE GLASGOW To produce a book on the Balkans so soon after Stoyan Pribichevich produces a book on the same subject is» rather like going in to bat with Don Bradman. Yet Mr.278 words
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Article213 1941-01-03 9 “Birds Of The Grey Wind.” By Edward A. Armstrong. (Oxford 1 University Press. 12s. 6d. net.) BV BASIL DE SELINCOUKT Mr. Armstrong’s haunts are on the 1 North-east coast of Ireland, with Bel_fast for a centre; so one wonders why he specially associates birds with the» Grey213 words
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Article44 1941-01-03 9 Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret recently visited craters made by bombs which had fallen in open country. The Princesses expressed a desire tohave a souvenir of the raids, and theauthorities have now sent them each the fin of a bomb.44 words
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Article157 1941-01-03 9 FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1941. Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time of AIR MAILS Letters Postcards Posting. per oz. each Ord’nary Regn, Ipoh, K. Lumpur Fri. 3rd inst. Singapore Weames .10 .05 1.30 p.m. 1 p.m. Great Britain via Durban .55 .30 India, Africa, Egypt. Burma 8.0.A.C. .55 .30 Bangkok157 words
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Miscellaneous3062 1941-01-03 9 “.20 News in Thai. Imnortant 7.35 Light Music. Ji 15 Ini'Sn iT nfs Am MeM I HL I B W I 8.20 8.8. C. News. (Rebroadcast*. tl( iai Malay. 1.20 Na■M Z will! 850 BBC Talk (Rebroadcast). ccmmemary i, 2 New> I W I .a A. I 9.00 Thai Programme3,062 words
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Miscellaneous690 1941-01-03 9 PENANG ZHJ t>.vo mc/s i. 4». 3 m.) 5 P.M. a. Cmnese Programme. 5; a.aa News in noKKien Cantonese 6.2 v B.n.C. News (Rebroadcast). 16.3 a n.u.c. raiK (tveoroaacastL t>.av inuian Programme. 4.V0 NOWS m lafflil. 7.zv News m Tnai. 7.aa Maiay Progiamme. b. New.' m Maiay. b.zv 8.8. C.690 words
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494 1941-01-03 10 Expansion Based On Spain’s Natural Right Madrid, Jan. 2 The reasons for the Spanish occupation of the international zone of Tangier were given by the Foreign Minister, Senor Suner, in an interview published in the review, “Haz.” Asked what had been the reaction of’—Reuter. - 494 words
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Article75 1941-01-03 10 I. —Reuter. Few Bombs Dropped And Little Damage London, January 2. Several enemy aircraft were active over widely separate districts of England and Wales last night, states an Air Ministry communique just issued. A few bombs I were dropped but in North-West England and the LondonI.—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article43 1941-01-03 10 Marshal Petain’s Reply To New Year Wishes London, January 2. F rance has occupied too large a place in Christian civilisation of the West for that civilisation to be able to exist with. out Jier,’’, said Marshal Petain, replying43 words
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137 1941-01-03 10 .—Reuter. CONCERTED ATTACK ON BREMEN R.A.F. Unloads Incendiaries As Well As Explosives London, Jan. 2 The R.A.F. hammered Germany hard last night and Bremen came in for particularly severe battering. The operations were very extensive despite the weather. A number of attacks was made.—Reuter. - 137 words
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330 1941-01-03 10 —Reuter. ‘‘Lend And Lease’* Plan For Congress Washington. Jan. 2. President Roosevelt's “lend and lease” plan for war .supplies to Britain is confidently expected by observers here to be approved by the new Congress which j opens tomorrow. The general feeling on—Reuter. - 330 words
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Article214 1941-01-03 10 —Reuter. Mr. Churchill*» New Year Message London', Jan. 2 ’The friendship of our two nations has stood the test oi hard times and I am sure that in the better days that are coming, it will become a fact at immense importance to the future of the world.—Reuter. - 214 words
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114 1941-01-03 10 —Reuter. Defences Strengthened During Past Year Gibraltar, Jan. 2 The for trass cf Gibraltar which has been exposed to attack ever since the capituation of France brought the Germans to the border of Spain, declared Sir Clive Lideh, Governor, in a New Year broadcast. “The—Reuter. - 114 words
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32 1941-01-03 10 —Reuter. Hanoi. January 2. Admiral Decoux’s headquarters announce that on December 25. a Thailand plane machine-gunned Napakasoum and on December 26. another flew over and machine-eunned Pakse.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article17 1941-01-03 10 London. January 2 A meeting of the Ita’ian Cabinet will Saturday, according to th»17 words
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117 1941-01-03 10 ,—Reuter MORE CAPTURES RECORDED Athens, Jan. 2. “Local operations on a reduced scale” are reported in a Greek communique which also records the capture of prisoners, two guns and other material.The wish that the New Year may be glorious for Greece, victorious,—Reuter - 117 words
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Article189 1941-01-03 10 Merry Making From Dusk To Dawn Nev! York, Jan. 1. With many toasts to an early victory for Britain but with jollity tinged with sadness over the state of affairs in Europe, Americans ushered in 1941 with one ot the most vociferous celebrations in189 words
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Article192 1941-01-03 10 .—Reuter. Relief And Help For British Comrades London, Jan. 2. The establishment of a United States nationwide committee “to provide reliel aids of all kinds to their British comrades” is predicted in a telegram from Mi’. Matthew' World. President of the League for human rights, freedom and democracy.—Reuter. - 192 words
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Article36 1941-01-03 10 Australians Arr’ve In Canada For Tra n ng S’dnev. Jan. 2. Another strong contingent of Australian air trainers has arrived in Canada including Peter Kingsford-Smith. nephew of the late Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, the36 words
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Article86 1941-01-03 10 ’—Reuter. Only Local Operations In Greece Rome, January 2 Fighting in the Bardia sector yesterday was limited to “artillery and patrol activity." reports today’s Italian communique. “An attack on aerodromes in Cyrenaica caused slight damage but no victims. They were effectively opposed by Italian fighter planes and anti-aircraft’—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article45 1941-01-03 10 .—Reuter. First Batch Arrives At Bombay Bombay, January 2. The first batch of Italian prisoners from the Western Desert of Egypt arrived here today consisting of four generals, 300 other officers and 627 men. They left for camp in the interior of India.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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274 1941-01-03 10 —Reuter Proof Of Enemy’s Campaign London, Jan. 2 Six Spanish merchant ships or fishing vessels, if not more, have been attacked and sunk by Italian or German submarines in recent months, it was announced by the Ministry of Economic Warfare here today. This throws’—Reuter - 274 words
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713 1941-01-03 10 DYNAMITE TO BE USED TO RA SE DANGEROUS RUINS London, Jan. 1 Dynamite is to be used to make the “city” of London safe. Hundreds of Royal Engineers and pioneers arrived within the historic square-mile area today to speed up the work of demolition.—Reuter. - 713 words
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Advertisement123 1941-01-03 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE due to arrive k ZOELLA LYKES (via Panama) Jan. 14 PRES. TYLER Jan 18 K RUEBIN TIPTON (via Panama* Feb 3 PRES. TAYLOR Feb 5 PRES. MONROE Feb 18 PRES. MADISON Feb 26 PRES. BUCHANAN (via Panama) Mar. 3 PRES. HAYES Mar 24 k No Passengers123 words
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877 1941-01-03 11 RACE 1 2.30 p.m. Horses—Class 3—Div. 5—6 Furlongs 0 INVENTION 4y 9.00 Mr. J. Duval n (0 0 0 RHETT BUTIxER 4y 8.09 Dr. Chong Tak Nam Magil o TIDERACE 3y 8.08 “Mr. Cholmondeley” Maj. Fox 23 0 JAGUAR 4y 8.06 “Seagate Stable” c877 words
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Article54 1941-01-03 11 1 vs Civilians n Road on Wednesday, JanLO p m. prompt, J F. Keay; D, M. Seward J- H. Abbott: J. E. GocdPcstana, T..«. Clark; W. V ViNon E. c. /.Tokeley, J. S. I.'-.- f ’*nay, J. T. j W. Mce&l. 1 C. Macmillan. C D A. Coupar. ill54 words
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Article49 1941-01-03 11 —Reuter. Well-Known Artist Dead London, January 2. The artist, Joseph Mordecai, who painted the last portrait of King Edward VH and the portraits of the late King George, the Duke of Windsor, Lord Kitchener and many other famous people, has died at the age of 89.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article, Illustration22 1941-01-03 11 Josh Joshua who 'meets Tiger Tulip in the main event of the boxing promotion at the New World stadium tonight.22 words
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Article182 1941-01-03 11 Sporting Union Win With Ten Men Kual a Kangsar Playing with ten men, the Malay Sporting Union defeated the Police by the odd goal in three in a hockey match played on the town padang on Tuesday. The game was contested at a fast pace and though182 words
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190 1941-01-03 11 European Motorist Fined Taiping. An accident occurred right in front of the Taiping Police Station about 5 am. on New Year’s Day, involving a car bearing a Kedah number plate, and said to be driven by a young European, E. D. Miles of Chenrior.190 words
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Article99 1941-01-03 11 About 250 Indian and Chinese coolies went on strike yesterday. The strike, it is understood, was-called as a result of the refusal of the owner o. the godewn in which the coolies were working, to pay the medical fees of one of the coolies, who is99 words
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Article156 1941-01-03 11 Return Penang-Perak Game On Jan. 11 TN preparation for the return inter-State hockey match with 1 Perak on January 11, a state trial will be held on the Hutchings School ground on Monday, January 6. The fol owing are the teams:— Probables (Colours): Abdul Karim;156 words
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965 1941-01-03 11 HARPO, SINDANGLAJA, PRINCESS PRIM AND SAN FRISCO Last Day Of Penang Races (Ry HC-TAC”) horses who won cm the first day, including San Frisco who was disqualified, appear to have outstanding chances tor tomorrow, the concluding day of the Penang Meeting. The other three965 words
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Article261 1941-01-03 11 Integrity To Be Defended Vichy, January 2. France’s will to defend her Far Eastern Empire is affirmed by the "Temps” which declares that the firm attitude of France has had its effect on the controversy between Thailand and French Indo-China and adds: “It should suffice261 words
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Article96 1941-01-03 11 Ipoh. The death occurred at the age of 93, in the early hours of December 31, of Madame Salohamy at Kaznpar. The deceased leaves a son Mr. M. V. Gregory, a miner and contractor and patron of the Perak Buddhists Association. Her remains were brought to96 words
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Advertisement103 1941-01-03 11 Malayan Motorists Fighter Fund I /C°a I I 'K Wiwg Z/SfT I' I Wrure (xj j 111 TZ 11 1 |o oj IMPROVE YOUR CAR I WITH A !> Malayan Motorists Fighter Fund Badge h APART FROM ADDING DISTINCTION TO YOUR CAR YOU WILL GIVE ANOTHER JOLT TO HITLER 1103 words
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477 1941-01-03 12 SAN FRISCO AND ROYAL DESIRE ALSO IMPRESS Hrawny Lad’s Chances Of Winning Tomorrow (By “TICTAC”) H. Sleigh, who had a good day on the opening day of the meeting should have another good afternoon on the last day, tomorrow. Harpo, San Frisco and477 words
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Article159 1941-01-03 12 &EX CINEMA “Kit Carson’’ with Jon Hall and Lynn Bari 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. 4JUEEN s CINEMA “He stayed for Breakfast’’ with Loretta Young Melvyn Douglas. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ODJEON < I.NEMa Gloria Jean in “The Under-pup” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MATES! 1<159 words
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Article227 1941-01-03 12 —8.0. W. Empire Yards Providing New' Tonnage Rugby. January 2. Empire shipbuilding yards, by providing new tonnage, are helping Britain to defeat the U-boat menace. Canada, which before the war had about 1.250.000 tons on its shipping registry, has launched new vessels from yards at Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax.—8.0. W. - 227 words
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Article49 1941-01-03 12 RACE 1: JACATRA JAGUAR RACE 2: SHAMROCK SI NDANGLAJA RACE 3: NONYA SARAWAK K. C. G. RACE 4: FARNLEY INEZ RACE 5: MARIE BRUCE BURRANEER RACE 6: BLARICUM BRAWNY LAD RACE 7: BRIDGE LAW CARLOCA RACE 8: FIRST RA SPEARTOWN Best Bets: NONYA SARAWAK and BBIDGELAW49 words
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Article107 1941-01-03 12 RESULTS OF MONTHLY MIXED FOURSOMES The monthly Mixed Foursomes Stroke Competition was played yesterday and the winners were Miss H. W. Hislop and J. G. Brown. The following cards were returned:— Miss H. W. Hislop J.G. Brown 48 11% =36% Mrs. D. W. Dale tk L.107 words
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Article57 1941-01-03 12 —Reuter. Australian AttorneyGenerals Statement Canberra, Jan. 2. Traitors or spies will earn the death penalty' if caught in Australia, declared Mr. Hughes, Attorney-General and. hh)vy Minister, in an interview today. Mr. Hughes added: “If any traitor believes that a term of imprisonment will follow his”—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article47 1941-01-03 12 -Reuter. Duty Imposed By Burma Government New Delhi, Jan. 2. It is understood that from yesterday, the Government of Burma has imposed a duty op rice exported to India of 2 annas 3 pies per maund in accordance with the 1937 trade regulations.—Reuter.– -Reuter. - 47 words
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Article22 1941-01-03 12 Wembley Cabaret—Navy Match Cancelled The football match between the Wembley Cabaret and the Navy Combined on the Esplanade yesterday was cancelled.22 words
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429 1941-01-03 12 GRIM ANG ARDUOUS TASK OF ATLANTIC AERIAL PATROL London, Jan. 1 (By Ralph Walling. Reuter’s air correspondent with the Atlantic aeria’ patrol.) R.A.F. flying boati, showing an uncanny new skill both in locating their charges and in close protection work, have just escortedI.—Reuter. - 429 words
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Article396 1941-01-03 12 No Ordinary Standard Of Morals Apply 1.— 8.0. W Rugby, January 2. “The Times”, commenting on why Hit- I ler’s proclamation says that no recent utterance of the Fuehrer provides more convincing proof that he and his de-1 votees are self-immuned in a world of;1.—8.0. W - 396 words
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Article133 1941-01-03 12 FRUITLESS SEARCH BY CREW A well-dressed male Chinese passenger travelling on the upper deck of the ferry launch s.s. “Bagan/’ from Butterworth to Penang yesterday fell into the sea while the launch was midway across the channel. The alarm of “man over-board" was given by the other133 words
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61 1941-01-03 12 ,Reuter. London, Jan j Plashes and flares in the sky and muffled explosions from the direction of the brench Coast last night indicated that R.A.P bombers had braved icy weather conditions in the Straits of Dover to attack again German invasion ports Many,Reuter. - 61 words
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Article135 1941-01-03 12 Body Washed Ashore Mile \way The .tody of the 19 year-old Cantonese youth who was drowned while swimming in the sea off the Esplanade on Wednesday afternoon was recovered in the sea off Northam Road near the Transfer Road end of the Beach at a late135 words
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Article80 1941-01-03 12 A friendly game of badminton consisting of 5 singles and 6 doubles will be played between the Silver Lining B.P. and the S.S.B.P. on Sunday next at the latter’s court, at 4.30 p.m. The following will represent the 5.L.8.P.: Khoo Kim Toon, Lyinn Chwee Hoe, Tan Peng Kee, Lim80 words
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Article57 1941-01-03 12 FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 I3N Penang $133 Business done Buyers no sellers Singapore $133 RUBBER: Penang Spot 38c Singapore Spot 38c COPRA; Sundried transactions Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7.00 sellers Fair Seed $6.75 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $10.36 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 9.94 Rangoon tVhite No.57 words
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99 1941-01-03 12 Construction Starts For Congested Areas Kuala Lumpur. Work in construction of air raid shelters for congested areas in Kuala Lumpur commenced a few days ago and when completed, it is estimated shelter will be provided for about 40,000 people. The shelters are constructed within99 words
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Advertisement570 1941-01-03 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road, Penanv Phone 1477 1478 with extension.--Telegrams "Gazette" Penang. Rates of Subscription lor Pinang Gazette and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local SS.& Delivery F.M.S. Foreign Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 24 00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 4800 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local570 words
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