Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 March 1941
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Title Section21 1941-03-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY jfo. V<»i. ACIX. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article, Illustration647 1941-03-12 1 HITLERS BALKANS CAMPAIGN OVERSHADOWED BY LEASE-LEND BILL U.S. CLOSING RANKS TO HELP BRITAIN 50 Per Cent Of World’s Industrial Potential FLOP” OF ARMS EXPECTED TO START IMMEDIATELY Washington, March 12. 'J’Hl’.Rl. arc stains r c that the whole of Washington with the possible exception of Diehard647 words
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Article51 1941-03-12 1 ,—Reuter. London, March 12. Arrangements for supply of raw materials from Germany for the French industry were concluded by iepresentatives of the French iron and steel industry during a six-day visit to Berlin from which they have just returned to Paris, stated the Lyons radio.,—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article82 1941-03-12 1 Reuter. W illkie Tipped For Post Washington, March 12. question of setting up an otlice of production management tor defence is rcjMirted to he under review. It is suggested that sonic higher authority than at present exists under Mr. Knudsen. Director-General of Defence Programme, will soonReuter. - 82 words
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71 1941-03-12 1 —Reuter Malta, March 12. R.A.F. fighters brought down an enemy* plane during an attack on Malta on Monday night by a laige number of machines while anti-aircraft batteries probably accounted for several more. This was announced in an official communique which add > that—Reuter - 71 words
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253 1941-03-12 1 —Reuter London, March 12. ’T’Htf. revolutionary progress of the R.A.F., its new faster and more powerful fighters and bombers, and transformation of existing world known models into virtually new types, was the theme of the address of the Air Minister, Sir Archibald Sinclair, in introducing—Reuter - 253 words
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324 1941-03-12 1 GERMAN PLANE REPORTED BROUGHT DOWN Belgrade, March 12. V UGOSLAVTA will not sign the tripartite pact, even if directly asked to do so, according to well-informed quarters here. There is no reason to believe that Germany has already made a definite demand forReuter. - 324 words
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118 1941-03-12 1 —Reuter. Athens, March 12. THF fifth day of the Greek offensive action on the Central Albanian front closed on Tuesday with the Greeks having taken 3,O<M» prisoners to add to the last authoritative estimate of a total of 20,009 captured. Italian prisoners estimate that—Reuter. - 118 words
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96 1941-03-12 1 —Reuter. London, March 19. The success of the Empire training scheme has surpassed all expectations, said Sir Archibald Sinclair. In Canada the output of pilot crews is well ahead of schedule and there has been great expansion in training in Australia and New ZealandMen.—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article54 1941-03-12 1 —Reuter. London, March 12. A HEAVILY-LADEN Italian troop transport was torpedoed and sunk by a British submarine. This information is issued in an official Admiralty communique which adds that in reporting this success, the Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet, states that the transport was of the “Sicilia” class of—Reuter. - 54 words
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Advertisement15 1941-03-12 1 GATE j yoM 2l_je i for North Malaya <L Penang.— DISPENSARY LTD, Peaang and Ipoh15 words
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Advertisement96 1941-03-12 1 KKi BEST[ Agents for North Malaya de Penang>— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LUX, Penang and Ipoh. no petrol ration worries! I better health! I more money for SPITFIRES! BY USING A f “ZINGmT” mens CYCLE- J Bn VW i LTn Yff/JEKW vlr Ei A w «C7Y 1 1 t \jff SPECIFICATION Steel96 words
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312 1941-03-12 2 London, Mar. 11. 'T'HE Dominions Office announces that the following Canadian forces will proceed overseas this yeari the Third Canadian Division now training in Canada with a complement of corps troops, the balance of the corps troops of the.-—Reuter. - 312 words
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Article137 1941-03-12 2 Reuter. Portsmouth Area The Main Objective London. March 11. The Portsmouth area was the main objective of the German raiders last night. It is now officially stated that three Nazi planes, which raided Britain, were destroyed. Raiders passed over one South Ceas’ town, which had itsReuter. - 137 words
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Article180 1941-03-12 2 O.W. Smashing Attacks On Italian Forces Athens. March 11. Continuing to support the. Greek Army in their smashing attacks on the Italian forces, the R.A.F. yesterday’ attacked concentrations and enemy camps on the Glava-Buzi road. A communique describes the operation as very successful and carriedO.W. - 180 words
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Article101 1941-03-12 2 —Reuter. Sir D. Broughton On Murder Charge Nairobi, March 11. Sir Delves Broughton. 53-ycar-old baronet. was today formally charged with the murder of Lord Erroll. the 39-year-old peer who has found dead in his car towards the end of January. No evidence was called and the case—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article52 1941-03-12 2 —Reuter. Bomoay, March 11 The Working Committee of the All-India Hindu Mahasabha have passed a resolution calling upon all organisations of the Hindu Mahasabha throughout India to form militarisation boards'* in order to enourage Hindus to join the armed forces of the country and;.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article65 1941-03-12 2 —Reuter. Expected In Rome In First Week Of April Rome. March 11. Mr. Matsuoka is expected to arrive in Rome during the first week of April, according to the official news agency. He will have "important conversations with Mussolini and Hitler during his visit to Italy and Germany’—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article117 1941-03-12 2 —Reuter. New York. March 14. '‘British nerves are wonderful,’' said Dr. Thomas Parran, SurgeonGeneral of the United States Public Health Service, who has just arrived back in New York after a visit to England. Dr. Parran declared that the standard of British morale teas remarkably high, according”—Reuter. - 117 words
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1154 1941-03-12 2 IX4IIUC. a .—Reuter. What Nazi New Order Means Rugby, March 11. An interesting sidelight on Admiral Darlan’s statement yesterday and an impressive commentary on the repercussions of German control of the French colonies are given in an article in the current number of the “Economist”IX4IIUC. a .—Reuter. - 1,154 words
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Article174 1941-03-12 2 Further British Thrust Into Abyssinia Cairo, March 11. another British thrust into Abyssinia from the Sudan is revealed in today's communique from British Headquarters which announces that Imperial forces have captured Afodu, an escarpment in Abyssinia, and are now advancing) towards Asosa. The enemy abandoned four guns174 words
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Article282 1941-03-12 2 Failure All She Wanted From Indo-China fßy O. M. Green. Reuter’s Far Eastern expert) London, March 11. THE agreement between Indo-China and Thailand represents considerable concessions by France, but the obscurity of the Japanese communique on certain points is probably designed to hide Japan’s failurenut» vii i —Reuter. - 282 words
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Article103 1941-03-12 2 London, March 11. The industrial centre of Cologne teasraided by the RA F. last night in good weather which made results easy to observe, according to the Air Ministry. Bombs were seen to burst on th» approaches to Hohenzollern biidg» where large fires were started.103 words
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Article61 1941-03-12 2 —Reuter. Under Strong Naval Escort The departure from Gibrahar large convoy under cover of a tnic.' screen is reported bv the A spondent of Havas A’.enc t says: "An aircraft earner, a oa a cruiser and five destro -r- f Shortly afterwards two farce r wO and'—Reuter. - 61 words
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Advertisement127 1941-03-12 2 Mo Mono Soap Makes Washing a Pleasure by its Sweet Lemon Flavour and Saves rime Labour and Money. After continuous scrubbing- and boding you still find your clothes and linen depressing dull and dirty, then something must be wrong. Correct this defect by using HO HONG PALM TREE WASHING SOAP127 words
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Article1013 1941-03-12 3 We must help the saboteurs in occupied countries SAYS W. N. EWER SABOTAGE?’’ The word is beginning to creep into messages, public and private, from all over Europe. The thought is beginning to worry the Nazis. How much it worries them you may judge1,013 words
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430 1941-03-12 3 1 TELEPHONE girl defied bombs by remaining a t switchboard has been awarded the George Medal. She is Miss Maude Steele, of Sherborne, Dorset. She was in charge of her exchange during a heavy raid which caused many casualties and considerable damage. Although bombs430 words
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Article, Illustration67 1941-03-12 3 JOHN CRANSTON having his bandages adjusted by his bride after their wedding in London. John was a cook aboard a tug mined off the Fast Coast and was reported “missing, believed drowned.” But he had been picked up and taken to hospital. He persuaded the hospital67 words
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Article278 1941-03-12 3 Weekly Parcels From London London. 4 WEEKLY parcel containing in addition to ordinary foodstuffs, curry powder, dhal. atta and ghee is being < sent by the Indian Prisoners Food Centre in collaboration with the British Red Cross Society to each of the 290 Indian prisoners in278 words
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Article172 1941-03-12 3 London. “I want volunteers for the bomb squad,” said the sergeant of Royal Engineers, selecting four men before any of them had time to think about it. In that moment was born one of the crack bomb disposal units known as the “Four J's”—Jack,172 words
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986 1941-03-12 3 GREAT FRIENDS OF THE SCOTS London. story of the Indian Contingent’s life in Britain was recounted by the Contingent’s Commandant at a meeting at India House recently. The Commandant stated that, following its evacuation from France and arrival in England, the contingent was split986 words
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Advertisement20 1941-03-12 3 BRANDS Include the following PICKLES MEAT FISH PASTES OX TONGUE GALANTINES STEAK KIDNEY PUDDINGS ,-WSk eastern agencies ltd. Warins 2120 words
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Miscellaneous28 1941-03-12 3 I What a War Wilkinson I■J tn 2 k J'" ,Z~ fe 1 wBl i W® I i fold my pals you make it fresh tor each customer.”28 words
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427 1941-03-12 4 FIRE SQUADS FORMED IN SWORE SCHOOLS Singapore. OASSIVE defence has been extended to schools, both English and vernacular. To cope with any emergency which may arise, school pupils in Singapor e are being instructed in air raid precautions. Every possible assistance and advice is being427 words
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Article229 1941-03-12 4 Health Officer’s Experiments Singapore. Experiments initiated by a Singapore Health. Officer may lead to an extension of the use of compost as an agricultural manure. At the invitation of the Sarawak Government. Dr. W. L. Blakemore recently paid a visit to Kuching where he advised j the229 words
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Article363 1941-03-12 4 Sons Of Mr. Mrs. H. B. Talalla Kuala Lumpur In the very near future there will be two Kuala Lumpur born Singhalese lads in Britain’s first line of defence. Thet are Henry (Sonny) and Jimmy Talalla. the sons of Mr. and Mrs. H. B.363 words
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Article1114 1941-03-12 4 VIC TOR PURCELL - Realism In First Aid T raining (BY VIC TOR PURCELL) Singapore. -’'■''HE other evening at Kandang j witnessed what to the uninitiated would, have been a most harrowing scene. Wounded men and women were streaming along th e pathway in front of the hospital, some on stretchers,1,114 words
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Article706 1941-03-12 4 Sourabaya. Ja x a. |NE of the primary considerations o f an j nviM j e i< o f the Netherlands Indies would be the Dutch naval forces. The coastline of Java is indented with numerous small harbours. A blockade would necessarily engage a major706 words
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Article295 1941-03-12 4 TO RELEASE MFV FOR WAR DUTIES Kuala Lumpur. r pilE Womens Voluntary Registrae tion Bureau has l»een asked t» furnish a list otf women willing to do full-time paid work to release Service men for other duties. Th», names of those already on the boohs295 words
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Article145 1941-03-12 4 There’s many a slip Twixt the r and the lip,” is heard frequently, yet it is likely that in the old legendary days the son of the King of Samos overworked his slaves in the vineyards that a prophet once saiu it* (the king) would not145 words
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Advertisement84 1941-03-12 4 YOU [AN GET I I All reasonable steps to effect economies in the consumption of petrol to prevent waste must now be taken. Your first step s use on ’y the correct grade of Patent Castrol Motor Oil, which is a first quality oil that BBf ITP 11 S' will84 words
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Miscellaneous47 1941-03-12 4 All in a Day's Work —by Rick Elmes 't’oc'mC. cculo K>sS II But LIT e. nallc a-jo cattm II xx "TMt SHmm J "TTvS OHL 1 KA’-r "Vfe.eTM f -T— -TV4T III i < l-x-s- A I 1 W 1 1 <• JL 'A/ < .r i n. r f'.47 words
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Article362 1941-03-12 5 Only $6,000 More To Reach li Million A spate of monthly contributions has brought the War Fund in North Malaya to $1,494,116.37. made up of Penang $954,076.93 and Perak $540,039.44. S c Previously acknowledged 953.740.91 Labour Force of Paya Besar Estate 30.00 Staff of Penang362 words
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Article278 1941-03-12 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. A. Raymond Olney has been appointed to be a Junior Assistant Im migration Officer for Singapore 4: Mr. P. R. Lewis, Straits Settlements Civil Service, has been appointed to act as District Officer. Jasin and Collector I of Land Revenue for Malacca. His Excellency the Governor has278 words
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Miscellaneous246 1941-03-12 5 !iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin laughing Crowds, Enthusiastic Critics Agree That It Is CHAPLIN’S Funniest Comedy YOU MUST SEE IT! Never Such Enthusiasm Fully packed at the 4 Opening Shows Yesterday. Never Such Uncontrolable Laughter Ask those who have seen it! TO “The Great Dictator” f To-day 4 Shows at I B, j I246 words
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Miscellaneous359 1941-03-12 5 F PJ&y QUEEN’S LAST THREE SHOWS TO-DAY Last 3 Shows To-day THE DEAD END KIDS ARE HERE AGAIN IN THEIR 2.00, 5.30 9 pjn. ROWDIEST, FUNNIEST ENTERTAINMENT! (Z'TT na T rrf 1 99 THE MOST ENTERTAINING r ou re Not So 1 ough A GREAT HISTORICAL PLAY SUPPORTED BY THE359 words
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Article505 1941-03-12 6 VV. HILE full official reports of the work of various A. R. P. services are not yet available and it would thus be premature to say whether the passive defence exercises over the past few days were a success, there is no denying that the practice505 words
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Article94 1941-03-12 6 ODEON CINEMA: ■‘You’re Not So Tough.” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p m. MAJESTIC CINEMA: ‘‘Hollywood Stadium Mystery” and ‘‘Come On Rangers.” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p m. REX CINEMA: Charlie Chaplin in The Great Dictator.” 1, 3.30, 615 and 9.30 p m QUEEN’S CINEMA: ‘‘Beng94 words
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Article299 1941-03-12 6 Another A.R.P. Tale amusing stories of the passive defence test art cropping up daily. Here is a good one told by a colleague. He was tuning-in to the Singapore Station at Monday afternoon when the siren, sounded in the Southern capital, came through the wireless so clearly299 words
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Article690 1941-03-12 6 Wednesday, March 12. r pHE speed with which the 1 concluding stages of the passing of the Lease and Lend Bill were conducted is typical of American hustle and efficiency. More than that, it demonstrates how the nation can act when roused. W/1T1 11690 words
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Advertisement107 1941-03-12 6 Petrol Rationing! Lunch! I at I j ]r Htchard’s fl nd Save I i yoiir Petrol Couponsj DOCTORS CHOOSE HUMANISED WOOD FOR THEIR OWN w <' w F" z W i «t w t. iOS "iW :< i 4mMKI -?>«* > z :h {J n accmdann u»U medical etiquette, tkf107 words
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Advertisement28 1941-03-12 6 t BITULAC LIMITED Makers of AN IT-CORROSIVE. ALUMINIUM, AND RED LEAD PAINTS ALSO CEASROT WOOD PRESERVATIVE Enduring Protection Against Tropical Depreciation HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. AGENTS FOR MAJLAYA28 words
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Advertisement34 1941-03-12 6 PAN Y 529. TANJCMi BUM6AN R! PflAMw For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot 11 Light Street Penang, Phone 4121 9 PAr s > r O fASTifIN rrflt CCM.lA_.rr r S 734 words
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Article629 1941-03-12 7 M.W ORGANISATION A BIG IMPROVEMENT Master Register Of Births. Marriages And Deaths J July, 1938, the Registrar-General of Statistics was appointed Registrar-General o f Births and Deaths. S.S.. in keeping with a new policy for the dissociation of the functions of registration of births a nd deaths629 words
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Article285 1941-03-12 7 E P. B - E P. B CHAPLAIN Tl RNS TABLES ON HITLER Charlie Chaplin has turned the tables 01» Hitler and used his own "secret” weapon his devastating sense of the ridiculous on the man who plagiarised his! toothbrush moustache and turned it from a symbol of laughter into285 words
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32 1941-03-12 7 Nd/r.v <>/ t War Savings < ertijicates in \t a a v a amounted to .S^7 Jduring i.’ie period from Feb. 24 to March jo. bringing the total32 words
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191 1941-03-12 7 SINGAPORE SUBJECTED TO EIGHT "AIR RAIDS" More Life On Streets Of Penang (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. Z ES Z 1 F_RDA\ the final <’a\ of the Black-out exercises saw Singapore subjected to eight “air raids.” Situations which the Passive Defence personnel were191 words
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Article158 1941-03-12 7 The latest of the Dead End Kids series, You are not so Tough” which is now showing at the Odeon cinema, provides just as good entertainment as did the previous pictures featuring these youngsters. Billy Halop, as leader of the band of waifs, has158 words
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Article60 1941-03-12 7 "A.R.P. Engineering" is the title of a talk to be broadcast from the Singapore Station tomorrow at 7 p.m. byMr. T Clark, a structural engineer. The talk describes the action which should be taken by every householdei to protect himself, his family and his property against air raid60 words
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Article52 1941-03-12 7 Two weddings took place befoie the Senior Registrar of Marriages, Mr H. A. Forrer, this morning in the District Court. Mr. B. A. Scully, plan printer, was married to Miss Esther Loh, nurse of the Mission Clinic. Mr. Tan Teng Hon, barber, was wedded to Miss Kuan52 words
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160 1941-03-12 7 I isitors Discover Truth For Themselves (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) A LOR STAR. UOW UTTERLY ILL-FOUNDED ARE THE RUMOURS WHICH HAVE BEEN SPREAD IN MALAYA AFFECT!NG KEDAH HAS BEEN PROVED TO SEVERAL VISITORS FROM KUALA LUMPUR, WHO HAVE COME TO SPEND A FEW DAYS HERE.160 words
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Article158 1941-03-12 7 Singapore. The junction of Hill Street and Stamford Road was the scene of a serious accident yesterday morning when an Indian pedestrian was killed outright and two other Indians were seriously injured and four Chinese firemen injured following a collision between a fire-engine and158 words
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Article56 1941-03-12 7 Set against the exciting background of Hollywood night life, “Hollywood Stadium Mysteiy” which opened at the Majestic Theatre in conjunction with the screening of “Come On, Rangers” is a fast-moving story dealing with the circumstances arising from the murder of a champion prize fighter in the56 words
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Article113 1941-03-12 7 WOMAN LOSES GOLD r CHAIN AND BROOCH A young Chinese woman, while travelling in a riesha on her way homo along Malay Street this morning, was the victim of a suateh theft. Her- diarmond brooch and gold chain were wrenched away from her person. At113 words
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Article71 1941-03-12 7 The case in which a local Chinese, Lee Soon Ann, stands charged on a summons of rash driving at the junction of Burmah Road and Pulau Tikua Lane on the night of December 10 last year was further postponed to 2.15 p.m. on Friday, March71 words
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Advertisement28 1941-03-12 7 1 You Need Always Latest Visit EASTERN BAZAAR I For LADIES LEATHER HAND BAGS AT (The Blue Shop) 8, BISHOP STREET, Phone PENANG P. O. Box 1396 11828 words
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Advertisement98 1941-03-12 7 mBKEEOBEEBSEB Another British Triumph I it tw V All I Chi i 1 B \V SR j J' I I Z —l **'sZ^^—Here she comes, with her rich gift jJJJJ I Z* from the green pastures of England I Faaory packed with its fresh whole1- some nutrition intact—Cow Gate r98 words
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Article34 1941-03-12 8 X annual general meeting of Taipmg Rubber Plantations, Ltd. U> be held shortly in London the Directors will recommend the payment of a dividend of to be payable on April 434 words
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Article16 1941-03-12 8 IQ4? e OUtl i Ut for the rnomh of February 1941, was 70/- piculs.16 words
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Article497 1941-03-12 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and ipoh sections) at noon 12th March, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4 0 Ampat Tin 3/0 3 6 5 0 Austral Amal. 6/6 6,9 c .£1 Austral Malay 33/6 35/oex s'o Ayer Hitam 19/0 20/0 $1 Aver Weng .721 .771 £1 Bangrin497 words
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Article254 1941-03-12 8 L>»ut Buyers Sellers Afieuby 1.10 1.15 Alor Gajah 0.75 0.8" Amai. Maiay 160 1.65 Ayer Hitam 0.85 0 90 Ayer Molek 1.05 1.10 Ayer Panas 0.97. 1.02* Bassett 0.36 0.38.. Batu Lintang 0.97 i 1.02| Bedford 0.80 0.85 Benta 0.9* 0.95 Borelii 1.30 1.40 Broga 0.54 0.57 Brunei United254 words
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Article369 1941-03-12 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A £1 (Aust) N.Z. Min Ord 22 0 23 0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.87 J 1.92/ 2 Alex Brick 7}% Pref 2 10 2.15 5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 X 5 Chartered Bank. £8 £Bl £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16 6 17 0369 words
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Article206 1941-03-12 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Pavifoie Austral Amal. 3d. lid. Bonus 15.3.41 28.3 41 Austral Malay. 9d. <Sc 9d. Bonus 4.3.31 14.3.41 Burma Malay 6d. 20.3 41 27 341 Hongkong Tin 2Ua% Final <fc 5% Int. L.T. 14*3 41 Katu Tin 6d. 6 3.41 13 341 Killinghall206 words
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403 1941-03-12 8 Agricultural And Mining Possibilities The increase in agricultural production will be one of the chief tasks of the Kwangtung provincial government in 1941, according to General Li Han-huen, chairman of Kwangtung. Kwangtung’s production in rice and other foodstuffs has been insufficient. Efforts in the past,403 words
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Article273 1941-03-12 8 Supreme Court Decision Upheld Ipoh. Remarking that the Mohamedan law did not apply in this case and that the appointment of a guardian in this country was governed by the English Law, the Hon Mi. Justice Poyser, Chief Justice, F M S. in the F M.S.273 words
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Article68 1941-03-12 8 Penang, March 11, 1941. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank J SELLING London Demand 2/4 3/32 New York, Demand 47.16 Montreal Demand 51.91 Eatavia Demand 88.82 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 156 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 12 1/2 Japan Demand 193 T/2 New' Zealand Demand 2/10 7/868 words
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Article1143 1941-03-12 8 Dividend Of 5 Per Cent BURDEN OF EXCESS PROFITS TAX The thirtieth annual general meeting of the Rubana Rubber Estates Limited, was held at the registered office of the company. 35 Gracechurch-street. London. E.C., Mr. Francis E. Maguire, the chairman of the company, presiding. Tile Secretary (Mi*.1,143 words
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Article133 1941-03-12 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON Spot i'266 5. 0 £269. 0. 0 “Forward" £267 0 0 £268. 5. 0 SINGAPORE Spot'* $133.75 $133.75 Business done 75 tons 75 tons PENANG “Spot’’ M 33 75 $133.75 RUBBER: LONDON “Spot” 13 l|2d 13 s|Bd Forward' 13 l|2d. 13 9|l6d Tone133 words
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Advertisement286 1941-03-12 8 BANKS F 'i IT f 'WS? rt ft I— hi L SAVINGS sUety tyou fo faa&ffe dollar saved la an extra dollar earned. 1 -A Savings Account is the best 9 j Inducement to save. h. To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to286 words
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Article581 1941-03-12 9 IVOR BROWN - I “Pack My Bag.” A Self-portrait. Bx Henry Green. (Hogarth Press. 7s. 6<l. net.) BY IVOR BROWN Mr. Green announces that he vv«s born “a mouth-breather with a silver spoon in 1905." He, therefore, grew up comfortably to letters in the age whose compulsory game was misery581 words
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Article194 1941-03-12 9 London. SUGGESTIONS that clergymen should work half-days as gardeners and handymen and that their wives should be part-time charxvomen is made by the Rev. Robert Doble. Mr. Doble is secretary of the newlyformed Ministers’ and Religious Workers' Union, xvhich is now applying for194 words
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Article68 1941-03-12 9 Moscow. Marshal Timoshenko, Chief of the Russian Army, has ordered the Army to reduce their consumption Of petrol and oil. "Red Star.” in an editorial announcing the order, said: Reserves am sufficient to meet all needs of the Red Army, both in peace and68 words
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Article205 1941-03-12 9 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12. IS4I. Postage L«atest Time of Destination Letters Postcards Superscription Posting at Penang oer *4 oz. each Ordinary Regn, AIR MAILS Wed. 12th inst. Ipoh, K. Lumpur Wearnes Air Singapore .10 .05 Services 1-30 p.m. 1 p.nu« EUROPE All ttegtinaltijons 1.30 .65 Air to New York205 words
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Miscellaneous3331 1941-03-12 9 11.50 Bosworth CALCUTTA SKMB I w 1220 P™- Lunch variety. 1.10 lft e vuc 7 mo < <.n m mi H|H 5 W I I news L2 Lunch variety. 2-10 News Lg« c,s (.41.61 m.) I W& W I 1 1 I repeated. 2.20 Close down. 4.50 Tun ™g2 9.g33,331 words
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548 1941-03-12 10 Resistance To GermanYugoslav Pact SIGNING POSTPONED: NAZI PROPOSALS TO END ITALO-GREEK WAR New York, March 11 The signing of the German-Yugoslav pact of friendship has been deferred until Saturday, according to a source in close touch with the Yugoslav Government. It was previously reported that the pact might he signed—Reuter. - 548 words
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Article23 1941-03-12 10 .—Reuter. Washington, March 11. President Roosevelt yesterday asked Congress for an immediate additional appropriation of $300,000,000 for the Navy.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 23 words
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801 1941-03-12 10 TERMS OF MEDIATION INITIALLED IN TOKYO Equal Treatment For Thai Nationals Tokyo, March 11 The plenipotentiaries of France and Thailand this afternoon formally accepted and initialled the terms of the mediation agreement presented by Japan. The plenipotentiaries of the three countries also signed notes to—Reuter - 801 words
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380 1941-03-12 10 —Reuter Relentless Hunt For U-Boats Tuesday, March 11. (By Reuters naval correspondent) The opening phases of the battle for Britain in 1941 are being fought out far from sight of land and above the troubled wastes of the Atlantic Ocean. It is relentless, ceaseless,—Reuter - 380 words
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Article113 1941-03-12 10 —Reuter. Leaving For ienna I o Sign Pact Belgiade. March 11. Tne Foreign Minister. M. Cincar Markovitch, is expected to leave for Vienna any moment to sign a friendship pact between Yugoslavia and the Axis powers. Some reports say he has already left. The pact may be signed—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article73 1941-03-12 10 —Reuter. Celebration Of Arniv Day In Japan Tokyo, Mai ch 11. Japan was beflagged yesterday in celebration of the 36th anniversary of the decisive battle of Mukden in the Russo-Japanese war which has been designated as Ai my day. Parades by Army units and volunteer defence corps,.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article44 1941-03-12 10 —Reuter. Ottawa. March 11. A number of experienced British shipbuilders are on the way io Canada to 1 eip construct destroyer.-, which are being pushed along' as quickly as possible, stated Mr. Howe. Minister of Supply, in the House of Commons.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article38 1941-03-12 10 —Reuter. London, March 11. A small force of British bombers attacked targets in Western Germany on Monday night, it is learned in London today. Other forces attacked the invasion ports in enemy occupied territory.—Reuter.•—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article307 1941-03-12 10 —Rputer. MEETING WITH AXIS LEADERS Tokyo. March 1? Mr. Matsuoka. Foreign Xjinister. e x pected to leave here tomorrow afternoon on a visit to Germany and Italv, travel ling via Manchuli. Manchukuo." whe? he is due next Monday, and Siberia An announcement by the Foreign.—Rputer. - 307 words
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605 1941-03-12 10 Britain Not Opening Eoophole For Germany London, March 11 The reminder that “when France was fighting by our side, no one upheld the principle of the blockade with greater firmness than Admiral Darlan” is given by the “Daily Mail” in a leader on—Reuter. - 605 words
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Advertisement141 1941-03-12 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE due to arrive x PRES. BUCHANAN (via Panama» Mar 15 x PRES. JOHNSON (via Panama) A P I 2 PRES. GRANT ApJ 7 PRES. JACKSON A P L 8 PRES. HARRISON A P I 19 I x PRES. FILLMORE (via Panama) A P I 24 PRES.141 words
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453 1941-03-12 11 Customs Athletic Beaten By Odd Goal To Three <• The Muslim Recreation Club, displaying a marked superiority in attack and combination, defeated the Customs Athletic Club by the narrow margin of two goals to one in a First Division soccer match on the453 words
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Article204 1941-03-12 11 Captain’s Prize Second Qualifying Round The Second Qualifying Round in the ompetition for the Captain's Prize was played over the week-end and resulted in a win for Ch’ng Eng Hye with a score of 86 less 20 =66 The following cards were returned in a field204 words
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Article91 1941-03-12 11 Reuter. Seizure By Japanese In Shanghai Shanghai, March 11. Over $40,000 000 (Chinese currency) worth of metals and copper moulds belonging to the former Central Mint of ♦he Chungking Government, were carted away by a party of Japanese from a godown in the French Concession here yesterdayReuter. - 91 words
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Article234 1941-03-12 11 Smelters Beat Trade School The Eastern Smelting Company XI. beat the Government Trade School by .wo goals to one in their second division league football match on the Government Trade School ground last evening. The game was cleaning contested throughout. The Smelters were generally more thrustful, though234 words
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Article151 1941-03-12 11 Electricity Charges Not To Be Raised At a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held yesterday the following decision of the Health Office Committee relating to the Penang Popular Stalls was confirmed. The President refers to the decision made at the last meetir»g of the Committee not to151 words
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Article54 1941-03-12 11 Reuter. Body Brought Back To Spain Berlin. Mai ch 11. Tne body of ex-King Alfonso yesterday morning was taken across the French frontier into Spam, states a telegram to the Official News Agency. The body will be laid to rest in the royal vault at Escorial inReuter. - 54 words
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339 1941-03-12 11 FINES FOR DISOBEDIENCE IMPOSED Taiping. The first prosecutions of people for offences under the A.R.P. regulations in Taiping took place in the Taiping Magistrate’s Court, before Raja Salim yesterday. A Senior Deputy Warden who gave evidence stated that the cases had been brought to339 words
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564 1941-03-12 11 21 YEARS' WORK BIT NO CHARACTER RECORD Criticism that a certificate issued by the Municipality to an employee who had resigned after 21 yeais’ service did not set out his character was made by Dr. J. E. Smith at yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners.564 words
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38 1941-03-12 11 .—Reuter. Italian Positions Athene. March 11. A communique says that strong enemy positions were occupied after stubborn fighting. Italian counter-attacks were repulsed with heavy losses and three hundred prisoners were taken. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 38 words
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766 1941-03-12 11 Test Mobilisation: Lseful Lessons Learnt Members of the Local Defence Corps, Penang, took part in the All-Malayan Passive Defence Test during the past few days and an idea of what they did, and of the lessons leafmt, and of their usefulness in case766 words
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279 1941-03-12 11 Ipoh. The last phase of the civil defence tests mJ Ipoh. the brown-out last night, was carried out without a hitch. Although none of the services were called out to deal with incidents, all posts were manned by wardens as a matter279 words
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Article341 1941-03-12 11 Choong Hwa Defeat G.E.S. Batu Gajah. In a soccer match played on the School padang on Monday afternoon, the Sin Choong Hwa Eleven defeated the Government English School by two goals to one. The Sin Choong Hwa. who are one of the new teams m the341 words
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318 1941-03-12 11 Skeleton Staffs Stand By Butterworth. Commencing from 6 in the morning* till 6 in the evening, the various sector posts in Province Wellesley were manned by a "skeleton” staff of wardens during the last day of the All-Malayan Passive Defence ExercLs»s‘”yesterday. The sector318 words
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Article84 1941-03-12 11 Reuter. 315 Quintals Sent Abroad Daily Chungking, March 11. Szechuen wood oil sent abroad through Chungking in February reached a daily average of 315 quintals, according to figures of exports released by the Bureau for inspection and testing of commercial commodities. j While less hog. bristles and; Reuter. - 84 words
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Advertisement163 1941-03-12 11 I DIAMONDS AHE IMPERISHABLE. I I. i B I i OUR EXPERT INFORMATION WILL FACILITATE TO SOLVE YOUR DIFFICULTIES ARISING AS TO WHAT YOU SHOULD GIVE HER. P. H. HENDRY PENANG K. LUMPUR SINGAPORE SHERLEVS DOG BOOK Fw»th, it is a complete and reliable guide to the breeding, rearing, feeding,163 words
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598 1941-03-12 12 BRITISH SUPERIORITY IN AIR WILL BE MAINTAINED IN 1941 .Sir Archibald Sinclair Presents Estimates London, March f 2. ]WC)7 without careful thought />•.» study. f cat giz r r tat ass<r1 anee that unless Hitler has up his sleeves a more598 words
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Article168 1941-03-12 12 .—Reuter. London, March 11 Following are the Home football fixtures to be played on Saturday: WAR CUP SECOND ROUND—SOUTH Cardiff v Reading. NORTH Grimsby v Barnsley. L.eeds v Middlesbrough. THIRD ROUND—SOUTH Leicester v Mansfield. Queen's Park Rangers v Chelsea. West Ham v Arsenal. NORTH Everton v.—Reuter. - 168 words
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Article65 1941-03-12 12 ter Strong, Steady Strides Being Made li ashington, March rr Strong steady strides ti establish the machine u*iti :ohich to operate the British aid programme immediately the Lease ana Lend Bill becomes law. President Roosevelt called a White House Conference this morning, those attending in ina; . ter - 65 words
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Article89 1941-03-12 12 Reuter London, March 12. Hcaz gwijirc was hcari. m c-e London orca last night j as raiders parsed "''cr tl-, apita apparcntl', rc r 'ne Midlands where thi y were earlier reported to be ICorth-fiast Scotland, Wales and li'estern Rng ernd were also zdsited whileReuter - 89 words
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144 1941-03-12 12 London, March 12. TTUNDREDS of Italian dead were left behind when after strong artillery preparations, Greek infantry again attacked the enemy early on Monday morning in the central area of the Albanian front, states a Greek Press Ministry bulletin reported by the Athens radio..—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article38 1941-03-12 12 —Reuter. Announcement Expected From Roosevelt Washington, Mar. Il It is reported that President Roosevelt will announce the transfer of 75 destroyers to Britain as soon as the Lease and Lend Bill is signed.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article52 1941-03-12 12 WEDNESDAY. ALIRCH 12 TIN: Penang $133 75 Business done ioq tons Singapore $133 75 fcUBBER: Penang Spot 3?a c Singapore Spot 37 s c COPRA; 5 2.90 buyer.*Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA Medium $B.OO Sellers Fair Seed $7 55 RICE Rangoon Parboiled No 1 $9.94 Rangrjon Parboiled No 252 words
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Article, Illustration32 1941-03-12 12 smiling children in Australia now, safe from the barbaric bombing of the Luftv'affe. Thru are shaking hands with the captain of the liner on their arrival from England.32 words
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957 1941-03-12 12 DONATIONS TO BE PAID ONLY AFTER IO Y EARS SERVICE By a majority vote the Municipal Commissioners yesterday decided that should Mr. j. A. McEvoy. Registrar of Vehicles, Penang, resign his appointment before the completion of 10 years’ service, he should not957 words
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Advertisement419 1941-03-12 12 Terrains: “Gazette- p enar L Rate» of Subscription for P.ran? m and Sunday Gat PINANG GAZETTE Local S S Deliver? F"Ms y nr Monthly t 2 50 t 3M P quarterly 7.50 q f 4) Half-Yearly 15. vO 1.8 Oy IJ-J» Nearly 30.00 36.00 I}®® SUNDAY GAZETTE 8 Local S.S.&419 words
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