Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 April 1941
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Title Section23 1941-04-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. ;a v»i- xax. MONDAY, APRIL 7, J 941. PRICE 10 CENTS.23 words
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Article, Illustration361 1941-04-07 1 Greek Counter-Attack Reported Successful ENEMY ADVANCE HELD UP: 'lO TANKS DESTROYED NEW YORK, APRIL 7. J MIE GREEKS HA\ E THROWN THE GERMANS BACK IN A COUNTER-ATTACK AND AT ONE POINT ARE FIGHTING ON BULGARIAN SOIL. STATES UNCONFIRMED REPORTS REACHING ANKARA. THESE REPORTS ARE—Reuter. - 361 words
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Article82 1941-04-07 1 —Reuter. Malta, April 6 Malta is in the forefront of the battle and must devote the whole of her energy to maintaining her security and integrity,” said General Sir William Dobbie, Governor Malta, in, a broadcast to the people of Malta today. We must be prepared—Reuter. - 82 words
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211 1941-04-07 1 Gerald Herlihx - London. April 7. General Wavell, as Conunander-in-Chief of the Middle East, will remain in supreme command of British troops landed in Greece. The extent of the initial force ha- been agreed between the Greek and British Gneral Staffs and doesReuter. - 211 words
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Article69 1941-04-07 1 —Reuter London, April 7 e ff or ts of the Yugoslav Government to preserve peace could not but arouse sympathy in the Soviet Union,” declares the Izvestia, commenting on the Soviet-Yugoslav non-aggres-■d")! pact, according to the Moscow radio. “The treaty,” the Izvestia adds, "will meet with”—Reuter - 69 words
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Article125 1941-04-07 1 —Reuter Athens. April 7. E have maintained our lines unbroken against forces ten times/ ou strength,’’ said an official Greek, spokesman. He added that the enormous forces which the Germans massed for attack met with terrible fire.—Reuter. Rome. April 7. Split and Kotor. Yugoslavia’s Adriatic ports, were attacked in—Reuter - 125 words
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Article, Illustration422 1941-04-07 1 Reuter ATHENS, APRIL 7. A CALL TO GREEK SOLDIERS ON THE GERMAN FRONT TO PROVE THEMSELVES EQUALS OF THEIR COM RADES ON THE ITALIAN FRONT IS MADE BY GENERAL PAPAGOS. COMMAN-DER-IN-CHIEF O 1 THE GREEK AAMY.IN AN ORDER OF THE DAY TO HIS TROOPS. HE REFERSReuter - 422 words
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Article, Illustration254 1941-04-07 1 London. April 7. 'pHE Duke of Aosta has thanked General Wavell and General Cunningham for their protection of women and children of Addis Ababa. A War Office communique, annoui cing this, says the message was given verbally to General Cunningham by the Italian envoy before—Reuter. - 254 words
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Advertisement17 1941-04-07 1 the day WELLI I I I ferwS Hi i Agents: I ft H. SLOT Co.. Ltd. I17 words
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Advertisement156 1941-04-07 1 BUTTER solo in mflLflVP POR OVER 25 VEBRS unvORViHG EXCELLEnCt ’—mill nilw liiiiq MUl'illifli “REV-ROBE” Scientifically .planned baggage fur your Easter travelling LADIES MODEL. (As illustrated below). Carries ladies” dresses hung as in a wardrobe. Unpacks as fresh as when packed. jS In two styles SHALLOW LID to hold 12156 words
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1185 1941-04-07 2 ANOTHER BIG AIR RAID ON BELGRADE Italy Joins In War Against Yugoslavia ROME, APRIL 6. AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED TO ATTACK YUGOSLAVIA WAS ISSUED THIS EVENING. AFTER SUMMING UP ITALY’S “GRIEVANCES,” THE STATEMENT, ACCORDING TO THE—Reuter - 1,185 words
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Article409 1941-04-07 2 —Reuter. Athens, April 6. A wave of popular enthusiasm surged through the country when the news of the German attack spread. The first news was made known at eight in the morning bv a dramatic interruption of the Palm Sunday service that was being broadcast—Reuter. - 409 words
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1015 1941-04-07 2 German Drive East Of Benghazi Held Up Cairo, April 6. rjRITISH Imperial forces reached Addis Ababa, capita) of Abyssinia last night. This news was contained in a communique issued from General H eadquarters which announces: “Abyssinia: Leading detachments of our Imperial forces reached Addis1,015 words
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259 1941-04-07 2 THAI PREMIER TO VISIT JAPAN? .—Reuter. London, April 6. The Japanese Foreign Minisster, Mr. Matsuoka, has cut short his visit tqrf Europe, according to a message from Moscow quoted by tile Swiss radio. Important affairs of state, it is declared, demand his immediate return to.—Reuter. - 259 words
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Advertisement90 1941-04-07 2 I I I I I~ a I I I I I its I I There is no “luck” in the lasting properties of B paint Tt is entirely a question of quality B and good workmanship on application. B Since approximately two-thirds of the average B painting contract represents labour,90 words
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Article489 1941-04-07 3 j FORECAST OF MR. MORRISON a MR HERBERT MORRISON, Home 31 Secretary, in a recent speech in London, envisaged the war ending with a preponderance of military striking power in the hands of the democracies during the period of transition from war to permanent peace,489 words
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Article35 1941-04-07 3 New Delhi, April 3. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru is expected to arrive here on Monday to discuss with the Viceroy the resolution passed by the recent All Party Conference at Bombay,35 words
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Article1071 1941-04-07 3 From A Correspondent 4 PART from the shortage of oil and the results of the incessant bombing of marshalling yards and canals, the inadequacy of the transport system is the most serious difficulty of the Nazi war economy both in Germany and in her new European empire.1,071 words
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608 1941-04-07 3 WTHEN Mr. T. S. Tait says he wants doors that will turn upside down, one remembers that he Is one of Britain’s greatest and architects and decides that it can’t be so silly (writes Ritchie Calder in the ‘‘Dally Herald.) When Col. C.608 words
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Article745 1941-04-07 3 Only Rich Nation Left fjpHE war is bankrupting the belligerents and, by interfering with normal trade processes, is reducing virtually all other parts of the world to a condition of economic distress. In these circumstances, the only rich nation really left, the only one w hich745 words
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Miscellaneous23 1941-04-07 3 GEORGE WHITELAW’S CARTOON i J Ju. F W»T* Co MFI OCR cc fp 1 11 c j! w&A s> ,w Ji CONFIDENCE TRICK23 words
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2635 1941-04-07 4 ARDUOUS POST-WAR TASK > Substituting Hate For Tolerance A MONG several other progressive bodies preaching and ideals which tend to produce individuals useful to the community in which they live and to the rest of humanity spread over the various parts of the world,2,635 words
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142 1941-04-07 4 'Oomph Girl?' W ins Long Fight For Salary Increase SCREEN “Oomph Girl,” Aim Sheridan, has won her fight with Warner Bros, for a salary of £320 a week. She was suspended by the studio last October, when she refused to work unless she got a rise. Warner Bros, has agreed142 words
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Article619 1941-04-07 4 IF you want a hideout from warjitters go to Canberra, says Hugh Dash, Sydney Daily Telegraph correa»pondent in the Australian capital. The Japanese Minister (Mr. T. Kawai) described it recently as being like a pleasant country resort. An American diplomat in more picturesque language said it619 words
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Article290 1941-04-07 4 Killing Boredom ORITAIN’S arms workers, many of whom have dull, uniniteresting jobs, are having their jobs made lighter because the factories have set out to end boredom. The factories have found that if the workers are kept cheerful output goes up, and more planes, tanks, guns,290 words
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Advertisement120 1941-04-07 4 DISCLOSED BY Tck Often hidden behind a row of gleaming Tzhite teeth, decay is eating its way to their nerve centres. Tek "Short-Head" toothbrush, is the only' genuine and patented brush which wiS reach those hidden danger spots, because the specially designed head, fits into the arch behind the teeth,120 words
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Miscellaneous41 1941-04-07 4 WHAT A WAR! BY GILBERT WILKINSOH i -4k. < Jto A \V. I Z\ w II vWI 1 I IKI i MAE AND JUNE J When’s the christening? 1 All in g Day’s Work- -by Rick G’v'os X I LiGht y *T.41 words
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136 1941-04-07 5 Mr. S. Dutt, I.C.S. The new Agent of the Government of India for Malaya, Mr. S. Dutt 1.C.5., arrived in Penang yesterday noon. He was met by Mr. N. Raghavan President of the Central Indian Association of Malaya. Dr. N. K. Menon President of136 words
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Article61 1941-04-07 5 The following is a list of work made by five sewing amahs at Mrs. C. D. D. Hogan’s house during March and sent to the Depot. All material being supplied by the Red Cross Depot. 30 Red Serge dresses. 41 Prs. Fannel Shorts 22. Women’s Night Gowns61 words
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Advertisement71 1941-04-07 5 FUN FROLIC PARK LADIES’ GUEST HIGHT MONDAY, 7th APRIL. 1941. iCANTONESE OPERA: “YAT HOOD CHENG LIAN” I PEON Y OPERA “YIN HAI WOOI CHOO’ TEOCHEW OPERA: “LAW YIN CHOOT SEE Pt. 1 LIBERTY TALKIES: “YING SENG KEE” < Mandarin Talkie) OPENING VERY SOON: LEE SAY BIN YEW TAY HOO” or71 words
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Advertisement102 1941-04-07 5 I» i i Remember! Monday is always bright Monday at the most patronised Dance Hall in town WEMBLEY CABARET (HOME FOR NEW IDEAS) TO-NIGHT DANCING 9 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT ENJOY DANCING AT THE “MING DYNASTY COURT” OF ANCIENT CHINA SEE The wonderful transformation of the whole dance hall into the102 words
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Miscellaneous230 1941-04-07 5 MAJESTIC L w l"°± y OTdARSDIVIIS)' bil o p THS i BSPCIRCU) with CHARLES QI IGLEY HERMAN BRIN DAVID SHARPJE CAROLE LANDIS MILES MANDER. TO-MORROW AT 3, 6.15 9.30 P.M. JAY MILLAND PATRICIA MORISON AKIM TA Ml ROFF in “UNTAMED” with WILLIAM FRAWLEY JANE HARWELL LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY At230 words
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Miscellaneous246 1941-04-07 5 Hundred.-! came bark to see it again QUEEN’S LAST 3 SHORS TODAY 3 6.15 9.30 Mi IMMORTAL ADVENTURE BECOMES 1939’s GREATEST FILM ACHIEVEMENT! Starring SPENCER TRACY NANCY KELLY RICHARD GREENE and WAITER BRENNAN CHARLES COBURN SIR CEDRIC HARDWICKE HENRY HULL HENRY TRAVERS The fines* acting cost e»er ossem£>tedt Directed by246 words
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Miscellaneous261 1941-04-07 5 «.is pm Wed., 9th April 930 PM will mark THE MOST COLOURFUL EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF THIS THEATRE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE AIR-CONDITIONED Kl» |RJ »4 gtg ejy ||W WlMl iMiIM hi I .'i THURSDAY DAILY 3 SHOWS AT 3, 6.15 9.30 P.M. Under the Distinguished Patronage of261 words
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Article479 1941-04-07 6 rpHE announcement that British and Anzac troops are already in Greece and, according to a Berlin admission, putting up “tenacious resistance,” is convincing proof that the new German invasion has been robbed of its first essential for success—the element of surprise. The reported presence in Athens479 words
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Article100 1941-04-07 6 qUJEEN’S CINEMA; Spencer Tracy in “Stanley and Livingstone.” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA: Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise’’ with Sidney Toler. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA: “Daredevils of the Red Circle. 3.00 and 8.00 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA: “Durga” (Hindustani picture). 6 and 9.30 p.m.100 words
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Article326 1941-04-07 6 All About Papayas TVTHAT with the wartime diffiW culty in obtaining outside supplies of fruits, the locally-grown papaya is fast coming into its own. You find it everywhere from the biggest hotels in town to the smallest village coffee-shop. The reasons for its popularity are threefold; the326 words
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1038 1941-04-07 6 Balkans have entered the world war: as everyone knew' they would. Not because they could be of great assistance to either side but because of the Axis determination to rule or ruin every country in Europe. It was possible for the Great Powers to1,038 words
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Advertisement148 1941-04-07 6 ——-—-55 58 55 Js* !5 55 New Delivery of j High Grade j B S S S g|H i|Bf J Canvas ggl J|i! and gßp Leather |SB I In Variety of Shades I PRICES FROM $14,50 I pritchardA SPORTS DEPARTMENTS PENANG and IPOH > DOCTORS CHOOSE HUMANISED TRU OOD KOK148 words
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Advertisement22 1941-04-07 6 CUT CUTTING COSTS WITH POWER HAND HACK SAW BLADES FRAMES BRITISH SAWS OF UNEXCELLED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY. Agent, HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD.22 words
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Advertisement25 1941-04-07 6 Iwßl I j s 529 TANJOHG BUNGAH R! For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121. tASTWN25 words
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2038 1941-04-07 7 Flying Club’s Useful Year Of Activities “Wings have been won by two of our Chinese pilots and we hope any time now to see a third. This is a fine example to the Asiatic young men of Penang. Our one Malay pilot has given2,038 words
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Article88 1941-04-07 7 —Reuter. Unfriendly Attitude” Alleged Tokio, April 5. Panam m q Ol ty f Ja P an ese living in turn T a T Republic ve decided to reAge nc J Pan says the Domei News Aprn 94 flrSt batch will sa on sures ar A 'Jeged’—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article263 1941-04-07 7 —Reuter. Effort To Stiffen Italian Resistance London, Apr 1 6. Commenting on Hitler’s aims in Libya i the “Sunday Times” diplomatic corj respondent says that the thrust against j Cyrenaica is both political and m litary and is not underrated by the British. British military quarters—Reuter. - 263 words
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Article132 1941-04-07 7 RESIDENT OF PULA! TIKE S FOR 75 YEARS A resident of Pulau Tikus foi thieequarters of a century, Mr. Ooi Hoe Beng passed away after a brief illness vesterday morning, at the age of <9 years, at his residence, No. 15 Tanjong Tokong Road.132 words
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578 1941-04-07 7 Pilot’s Description Of Raid On Brest —8.0. W. London, April 5. A vivid description by an R.A.F. pilot of clear view- of two German battle cruisers, “Schamhorst” and “Gneisenau lying in Brest Harbour, is given in a further Air Ministry News Service account of—8.0. W. - 578 words
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Article708 1941-04-07 7 Great Enthusiasm In Greece New York, AprH 6. How war came to Yugoslavia is described in a brief dispatch from Belgrade to the “New York Times.’’ At 3.25 this morning, says the dispatch, Belgrade air raid sirens sounded an alarm. Tids was the first indication708 words
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313 1941-04-07 7 Echo Qf Fatal Accident To Woman Sentence of two months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the District Court this morning on Zamurrad Khan, a Mohamedan Punjabi private, who was convicted on a charge of causing the death313 words
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Article42 1941-04-07 7 W ell-Known Perak Miner Ipoh. The death occurred on Sunday night at his residence in Douglas Road of Mr. Kok Seong Hean the well-known local miner after a prolonged illness. The deceased was 54 years old.42 words
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Article129 1941-04-07 7 lOtli Donation From P. T. Staff The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,503,425.96 made up of Penang $957,360.46 and Perak $546,065.50. c Pieviously acknowledged 957,201.66 Asiatic Staff of I übok Segintah Estate, (monthly) 12.50 Mrs. D. V. Cow 3D. 72.00 Staff of Posts Telegraphs129 words
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Article330 1941-04-07 7 London, April 7. wording of the British communique with regard to the reaching of Addis Ababa may, it is remarked, seem curious. The interpretation may be thai the Italian garrison has withdrawn. The fall of Addis Ababa, it is stated, does not mean the immediate endReuter. - 330 words
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Advertisement127 1941-04-07 7 feaM. *3ll WWMBb Hi Milk Food I I K FOB INFAXVS saw ii, s and the reasons are:— OThat Cow Gate is made and packed in the green English meadows untouched and unopened until it reaches the consumer. That Cow Gate is shipped out by every mail for immediate distribution127 words
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Article94 1941-04-07 8 Returns for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1940. Output of Estimated Tin Ore Mine ProTons fit. Tronoh Mines 387 35,578 Southern Tronoh Tin 255 30.311 Sungei Besi Mines 243 J 17,773 Idris Hydraulic Tin 551 4,338 Kepong Dredging 113 9,793 Pelepah Tin 156 16,141 Ayer Hitam Tin 35794 words
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Article16 1941-04-07 8 Output for March;— Malayan Tin Dredging 2677 piculs. Southern Malayan Tin Dredging 6279 piculs.16 words
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Article18 1941-04-07 8 1,409 ounces of fine gold were produced for the four weeks ended March 29, 1941.18 words
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Article451 1941-04-07 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 7th April, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/1$ 3/74 5/0 Austral Amal. 6/9 7/0 £1 Austral Malay 33 6 35/0 5/0 Ayer Hitam 18/0 l»'0c $1 Ayer Weng .80 .82$ £1 Bangrin Tin 12/0 13/0451 words
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Article226 1941-04-07 8 '.Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.12$ 1.17$ Alor Gajah .77$ .82$ Amal Malay 1.60 1.65 Ayer Hitam .90 .95 Ayer Moiek 1.07$ 1.12$ Ayer Panas 1.05 1.10 Bassett -42 .45 Batu Lintang 1.06 108 Bedford 85 .90 Benta 100 1.02$ Borelli 1.35 1.45 Broga'.Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) - 226 words
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Article337 1941-04-07 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A£l Austral N.Z. Ord. 22/0 23/0 $2 Alex Brick Ord 1.87$ 1.92$ $2 Alex Brick 75% Pref. 2.10 2.15 $5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Banx. £Bs £9o £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 16/6 17/0 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref. 19/9 20/6 $5337 words
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Article122 1941-04-07 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Anglo-Malayan Develop 15% Ist Divid 14.4.41 16.4.41 Idris 25% Int. L.T. 8.4.41 Johan 75% Final 12.4.41 19.4.41 Kent 5% L.T. 30.4.41 Kuala Lumpur Is. A.C. 24.4.41 Murai 40% Int. 7.4.41 10.4.41 Pengkalen Ord Pref 6d. L.T. 19.4.4 x Renong Tin 125%122 words
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Article442 1941-04-07 8 To Donate $lO,OOO To War Fund At the annual general meeting O f tI P Tapah Rubber Estates Ltd. to be held the registered office of the compact” N. T. 8. Building, Singapore, on Wednes’ day, April 9, at 12.30 p.m. shareholders will be asked to confirm442 words
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Article118 1941-04-07 8 Saturday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON “Spot” £268. 10. 0. "Forward" £266. 10. 0 SINGAPORE “Spot’’ $134.50 $134.25 Business don» Buyers No Sellers Buvers No Sellers PENANG "Spot” $134.50 $134.25 RUBBER: LONDON "Spot” 14 l’Bd “Forward’ I4d Tone Idle SINGAPORE “Spot” 38 l|2c 38 s|Bc PENANG “Spot” 38 l|2c118 words
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Advertisement67 1941-04-07 8 BANKS i Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged yith us. I We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals, ’f hMh Further particulars win be t supplied on application, i The Indian Overseas (incorporated in British India) ENTRUST YOUR SAVINGS WITH67 words
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Article614 1941-04-07 9 r E. H. CARR - Stalin’s Kampf. Edited by M R Werner. (Jarrolds. 165.) By r E. H. CARR. Whatever may be thought uf their political achievements or of the character of their rule, it is difficult to discover any resemblance or point of contact between Hitler’s and Stalin’s personalities or614 words
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Article144 1941-04-07 9 Gift Confiscated It was reported recently that FieldMarshal Milch, chief officer of the Luftwaffe after Goering, his close friend, has sent £25 in United States dollars to his son-in-law, Hauptmann Joachim-Hein-rich, Schlichting, who is a prisoner of war in Britain. Schlichting will not be able to144 words
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Article31 1941-04-07 9 A dog belonging to William John Humphries, of Birmingham, was rescued alive after being buried for six weeks under the debris of a bombed Iscuse.31 words
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133 1941-04-07 9 The Vichy correspondent of the Gazette de Lausanne (Switzerland) says: “Authorised” information states that the French Fleet is stronger than at any time since the armistice and is a force on which the country can base its policy. France’s capital ship, the Jean Bart133 words
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221 1941-04-07 9 British Machinery .For Mill r Batavia. Concerning the industrialisation plans, it may be recalled that not long ago a conference took place at the Department for Economic Affairs with a representative of a British engineering works, and a contract was closed for the purchase of machinery221 words
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Article221 1941-04-07 9 Special attention is drawn to the ’revised times or closing the Air Mails. Postage Xastest Time of Destination Letters Postcards Superscription Pwttag at Penang ner U oz. each Ordinary Regn. AIR MAILS P Mon.7thinst. ‘POh. K. Lumpur 1.30 pun. 1 p.m Singapore .10 05 service., *.ov221 words
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Article153 1941-04-07 9 Lismore, Australia. How a girl was asphyxiated because an imitation glass bead got into her wind, pipe, was told to the deputy District Coroner, Mr. A. C. Joubert. He fpund that the death of Aileen Jean Gough, 11, at Goonellabah school, was accidental. It was153 words
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Article139 1941-04-07 9 “We expect to do much with whatever help we get from America,” said Dr. Phillip K. C. Tyau, former Chinese Consul-General in Singapore and now special commissioner for Kwangtung and Kwangsi, on his arrival in Singapore from Chungking. He is on his way back to139 words
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120 1941-04-07 9 LondonCharged with sabotage, John William Day, aged 17, of Mile End Green, Longfield, Dartford, was sent for trial at Dartford. Bail was allowed. It was alleged that Day cut the main belt of a board machine at the works of Plaster Products Ltd.. Greenhithe.120 words
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Article69 1941-04-07 9 London... The Ministry of food has agreed, on the representation of the Small PigKeepers’ Council, to cure the pigs of members unable to do so themselves, subject to this being done at Class A bacon factories. More than 300 registered pig clubs in the country69 words
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232 1941-04-07 9 Batavia. The monthly magazine issued by the Navy publishes an article on Singapore’s significance as a naval base. Singapore as a base, and through its local means of defence, controls, it is pointed out, no more than the unnavigable Straits of Johore and a limited232 words
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Miscellaneous1215 1941-04-07 9 _M TQ PAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS b q BROADCASTING bulletin. News In En Slis h 6.05 W of Hour 6 ?i programme- B B- C. 6s* Prrnch bulletin. (Local Time) "05 “iiji buuvtan- 8.20 aan. W programme. Transmission 6 11.20 ajn. 735 l ining Pest Transmission 1 1.50 pan. 8.05, announcements.1,215 words
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916 1941-04-07 10 Hitler’s Troops Facing Armies Renowned For Military Capacity London, April 6 (By General Sir Hubert Gough, Reuter’s military commentator) Britain’s decision to afford all aid to the latest victims of aggression opens out a new and important phase of theReuter. - 916 words
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1124 1941-04-07 10 NAZI BOMBERS RAID BELGRADE Invaders Launch Offensive In Thrace And Macedonia New York, April 6 Germany and Yugoslavia are at war from today, according to a Columbia radio announcement received by the National Broadcasting Corporation here. The Columbia radio reports that the Germans are invading Yugoslavia andRenter, - 1,124 words
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570 1941-04-07 10 No Walkover For Nazis This Time London. Apr. 6 (By Fergus J. Ferguson. Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent). Hitler has struck again and true to habit has hit the weakest. He will find that his opponents both in Greece and Yugoslavia are ready. It will570 words
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547 1941-04-07 10 Friendship While Other Is Attacked London, Apr. 6 A Yugoslav-Russian pact is dramatically announced in a special Moscow broadcast early today. It emphasises the importance of peace to both countries and provides that if either is attacked, the other will preserve the policy of friendship.547 words
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Article131 1941-04-07 10 Reuter, Announcement By 'on Ribbentrop New York, Apr. 6 Announcmg that since tills morning German troops has been marching against the English to teach them a lesson, Herr von Ribbentrop in a broadcast from Berlin, stated according to the Columbia broadcasting system: "England has just PReuter, - 131 words
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Advertisement134 1941-04-07 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO ARRIVE X JOHN LYKES (via Panama) T IN PORT X PRES. JOHNSON (via Panama) f Apl. 8 PRES. JACKSON Apl. 9 PRES. GRANT Apl. 11 x PRUSA (via Panama). Apl. 18 PRES. HARRISON Apl. 22 X PRES. FILLMORE (via Panama) Apl. 27 PRES. HAYES134 words
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1367 1941-04-07 11 Alvis Retires With 77: Lembruggen Scores 55 Good batting by L. Alvis, who has represented Malaya in Inter-port cricket, and K. Lembruggen, enabled the Penang Colts to score an excellent victory by five wickets over the Chinese Recreation Club in a cricket match1,367 words
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Article127 1941-04-07 11 RACE 1. GBEYPION SJ26 $24 Prunella l4 Resistance 9 RACE 2. EDNA STAR $3l $H Safariland s*B Golden Melody $l3 RACE 3THE NEEDLES $32 A $H King's Gainbit $l4 Freedom $H RACE 4. NICOTINE $22 A 9 Cambalong $2l San Frisco sl* RACE 5. HARPO $35 $lO127 words
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Article45 1941-04-07 11 Following is the Perak Turf Club Big Sweep drawn in conjunction with yesterday’s Singapore Races: TOTAL POOL $50.116 1. FARNLEY ***** 2. MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS ***** 3. SPEAR OF SARAWAK ***** STARTERS: *****. *****, *****, 5928, *****, *****. *****, *****.45 words
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335 1941-04-07 11 —Jlputer London. April 5 The following are the football results: WAR CUP—Fourth Round SOUTH Arsenal 2, Tottenham 1. Leicester 6. Queen’s Park Rangers 1 NORTH Preston 3, Manchester City 0. Sheffield United 2. Newcastle United 0. LONDON CUP Brentford 4. Aidershot 2. Chelsea 1.—Jlputer - 335 words
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734 1941-04-07 11 Complete Tranquility Now Prevails In Town London, April 5. I rom Patrick Crosse, Reuter’s Special Correspondent with the British Forces at Asmara. Seldom has a conquering force had a better reception from enemy people than when British troops entered Asmara. As they drove in tanks,Reuter. - 734 words
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Article190 1941-04-07 11 —Reuter Gen. De Gaulle’s Message To Mr. Churchill London, April 6 Telegrams have been exchanged between Mr. Churchill and General De Gaulle who has been inspecting the battlefield of Eritrea. ‘ln expressing admiration for the vale ur of the magnificent units of the British Empire,” states—Reuter - 190 words
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236 1941-04-07 11 TAME FIGHT AT NEW WORLD The main event of the boxing card at the New World park last night, between Tommy Carrie of Singapore and Gunboat Smith, local Indian, proved to be a rather tame affair. Th® Eurasian was awarded the verdict at the236 words
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Advertisement142 1941-04-07 11 Since 1871, m its seventy years of practical service, the Sun Life of Canada has paid benefits totalling $1,389,808,553. ON EACH WORKING DAY OF 1940, policyholders and beneficiaries received $336,000, or a total for the year of $94,173,482. Of this amount, no less than 73% was paid to living policyholders,142 words
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951 1941-04-07 12 BRITISH ANZACS FIGHTING IN GREECE First Clash With Nazi Invaders “TENACIOUS RESISTANCE” U.S. Aid For Yugoslavia “As Speedily As Possible’’ LONDON, APRIL 7. AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE ANNOUNCES THAT BRITISH, AUSTRALIAN AND NEW TROOPS ARE ALREADY IN GREECE AND THE R.A.F. IN GREECE HAS BEEN STRONGLY REINFORCED. The first news of—8.0. W. - 951 words
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Article282 1941-04-07 12 FLANNERY BACK FROM AUSTRALIA (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. ALTHOUGH today was slow work day, several fast gallops were done by horses running on Wednesday. Balmoral was first out, and showed impressive form in a steady four, while Beau Mari and Lady Zenta did282 words
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Article1080 1941-04-07 12 HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY I HORSES—CIass 2—Division I—About 7 Furlongs 2 0 1 ALANDA 4y 9.00 Mr. Alan Loke Major T. L. Fox 1 0 4 0 THANKS 6y 8.13 “Bulan Stable” Bowden 10 0 DEADLOCK a* 8.11 Mr. C. U. Stafford Hobbs 10 0 RELEASE1,080 words
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Article72 1941-04-07 12 HORSES—CLASS I—DIV. I—ABOUT 7 FURLONGS DEPOT 9.04 LORD BUG 8.11 NATIONAL 8.11 LOVER’S FATE 8.11 BAY DRAGON 8.08 SNOWY OWL 8.07 FASTSTEP 8.05 SMOKE DREAMS 8.00 JACK DRUCE 8.00 BOOKLAW 7.12 TON ROE 7.09 HORSES—CLASS I—DIV. 2—ABOUT 7 FURLONGS KAI TERE 9.00 MEDIATION 8.13 RUMINATION 8.12 MYSTIC72 words
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Article192 1941-04-07 12 CAFTAIN’S PRIZE The Third Qualifying'Round in this competition was played over the weekend and the winner on this occasion was Dr. R. D. Gross with a score of 79 less 12—67. The following cards were returned in a field of 34 starters:— Dr. R. D. Gross192 words
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Article51 1941-04-07 12 MONDAY. APRIL 7 riN: Penang $134.75 Business done Buyers no sellm Singapore $134.75 RUBBER: Penang Spot 38 7/8c Singapore Spot 38 7 'Bc COPRA: Sundried $2.95 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $8.29 sellers Fair Seed $7.65 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.52 Rangoon Parboiled No 251 words
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