Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 April 1941
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Title Section22 1941-04-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE L.4SI EMTIOR ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 85. Vol- xcix. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1941. PRICE 10 CEiNTS-22 words
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Article570 1941-04-09 1 First War Communique From Belgrade "SITUATION IN OUR FAVOUR ON ALL FRONTS" Air Force Distinguishes Itself I .ondon, April 9. AFTER being silent since the beginning of the air attacks on the Yugoslav capital. the Belgrade radio resumed operations last night (Tuesday). Ihe echoing* quality of—Reuter - 570 words
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Article, Illustration88 1941-04-09 1 —Reuter. Belgium II ill Rise Again London, April 8. King Leopold of the Belgians whose birthday occurs today is described as ‘‘our prisoner King in an Order of the Day issued to his troops by General van Strijdock de Burkel, Commander of the Belgian forces in Great Britain.—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article138 1941-04-09 1 —Reuter ashiiigtoit. April y. President Roosevelt has enunciated his attitude towards skips of Axis countries which were recently seized in. American ports. At a press conference today, the President declared he would ask Congress on Thursday for legislation empowering th» 3 United States Government to—Reuter - 138 words
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75 1941-04-09 1 Reuter. London, April 9. Six officers of the aircraft carrier “Illustrious” have been decorated for “gallant services against enemy aircraft.” according to last night's I.ondon Gazette. The “Illustrious" was hit seven times when she was dive-bombed in the Mediterranean during January hut succeeded in reaching her– Reuter. - 75 words
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328 1941-04-09 1 Athens, April o Li Struma I'allcv forts of Rupe! and Usita resisted full w lence of enemy fire and tank attacks for the third succes sire day. Uinlent fighting was arried on by (Irrek forces both inside and outside of Y evrokopi—REUTFR - 328 words
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204 1941-04-09 1 —Reuter. London, April 9. square mile in the centre of Kiel became a single sheet of flame during the R.A.F.’s attack on Monday night. Hundreds of tons of high explosives and 30,000 incenhiai'igs were used making the largf cargo of bombs ever unloaded on—Reuter. - 204 words
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Article56 1941-04-09 1 —Reuter. London, April 9. There was no alert in London up to a late hour last night (Tuesday). One enemy fighter was shot down in the Channel during the day. A few bombs were dropped ,on the Eastern Anglian coast at midday, causing little damage and—Reuter. - 56 words
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90 1941-04-09 1 —Reuter Nazi Anxiety Over SovietYugoslav Pact Berlin, April \IR. MATSUOKA who is scheduled to leave Moscow on Thursday for Tokio is now tn stay in the Soviet capital until Easter Sunday, according to an official German Npw«. Agency message received from Moscow. Th-- Russa-Yugosiav pact—Reuter - 90 words
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48 1941-04-09 1 —Reuter. Istanbul. April 9. Rumanian oil companies have stopped deliveries of lubricating oil to Turkey, reports the Istanbul correspondent of rhe Independent French Agency. This action is said to have been I taken because entire production is absorbed by home deeds. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Advertisement140 1941-04-09 1 1 L L I BUTTER sold in m rl a v p FOR over 25 VERBS UOVRRVinG EXCELLEnCE EVENING HACE EDITION l'r>r the latest war ncns and full results of today's race at Singapore, read our special Race Edition which will be out nn sal' in the streets shortly after140 words
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999 1941-04-09 2 MAW DIRECT HITS SCORED IN NIGHT ATTACK Athens, April 8. j_J|EAVY raids by formations of R.A.F. bombers on enemy positions in Bulgaria during the night of April 6 are reported in a communique issued by the Headquarters of the British Forces in—8.0. W. - 999 words
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52 1941-04-09 2 Reuter. London, April 8. As from May 1, cargo navicerts are required for all goods shipped to Eire from neutral territories outside the European zone, announces the Ministry of Economic Warfare, adding that this applies even if goods are to be transhipped in theReuter. - 52 words
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Article114 1941-04-09 2 —Reuter Roosevelt’s Note To frown Prince London, April 8. President Roosevelt has sent the following letter to the Crown Prince Olav of Norway: "On this anniversary of the treacherous German attack on a peaceful neighbour, we want you to know and through you, your father’—Reuter - 114 words
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Article79 1941-04-09 2 Hearing Rsumed At Nairobi Nairobi. April 8 The Government analyst. Mr. H. M. Fox, was the chief witness when the hearing of the charge against Sir Delves Broughton of murdering the Earl of Erroll was resumed here yesterday. Mr. Fox said he was satisfied that both the79 words
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Article32 1941-04-09 2 —Reuter London, April 8. Air raid casualties in Britain during March were 4,259 civilians killed and 5,557 injured and detained in hospital, announces the Minister of Home Security.—Reuter—Reuter - 32 words
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489 1941-04-09 2 -Reuter. Addis Ababa Fell With The Rain tFrtm Reuter’s special correspondent with the British Army in Abyssinia.) London, April 8. One of the most thrilling aspects of ttie Abyssinian (campaign has been the race against the weather. According to the prophets, the big seasonal-Reuter. - 489 words
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169 1941-04-09 2 —Reuter. U.S. Nary Under-Secretary To Visit London Washington, April 8. The United States Under-Secretary of the Navy, Mr.James Forrestal, is leaving for Britain on a visit of about a fortnight “to establish close liaison” between the Navy Department and the British Admiralty on matters—Reuter. - 169 words
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Article90 1941-04-09 2 —Reuter. British Budget Well Received London, April 8. The Stock Exchange was generally firm with the Budget well received, especially in respect of breweries and tobaccos on the absence of increased duty and oils on the excess profit tax concession. Gilt-edged also advanced in response to the statement—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article38 1941-04-09 2 —Reuter. Arrival At Kiel On Tour Of Germany London, April 8. The Japanese naval delegation now touring Germany has arrived at Kiel, says the controlled Polish radio. It includes several admirals and other senior officers.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article23 1941-04-09 2 —Reuter. Washington, Apr. 8 President Roosevelt has cabled King Peter, assuring Yugoslavia of all possible material aid. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 23 words
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Article120 1941-04-09 2 8.0. W. Intermittent Attacks By Small Bomber Forces Rugby. April 8 The following joint communique was issued by the Minister of Public Security of Northern Ireland and R.A.F. Headquarters in Northern Ireland: “The following additional information is available about the enemy air attack on an area in8.0. W. - 120 words
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Article37 1941-04-09 2 Rugby, April 8. Mr. P. W. Jewson has been returned unc.upased as National Liberal M.P. for Great Yarmouth to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sir Arthur Harbord. 8.0. W.37 words
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234 1941-04-09 2 —Reuter. London, April 8. The force of British bombers sent to Germany last night for raids on Kiel, Bremerhaven and Emden was one of the largest ever sent to Germany. Several hundred planes was the number given in authoritative circles, about the same number—Reuter. - 234 words
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286 1941-04-09 2 Dr. Quo’s Farewell Speech In London —Reuter Lcndon, April R. ‘China, is as determined to see things through until complete victory for the democratic civilisation as Britain and America can be,’ dei clared the Chinese Ambassador, Dr. Quo Tai-chi, in London today. He—Reuter - 286 words
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Advertisement38 1941-04-09 2 4 M 3 LATEST CREATIONS AT POPULAR PRICES I I i B. -ft i IjgBSP ww LADIFS’ SILVER AND ENAMEL GENTS’ SLEEVE LINKS DRESSING SETS. AND SETS P. H. HENDRY ROYAL JEWELLERS BISHOP STREET KUALA LUMPUR PENANG SINGAPORE38 words
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Miscellaneous379 1941-04-09 3 ALL EYES WILL BE ON TO-DAY’S BIG EVENT! j AFTER MONTHS’ OF PREPARATION, PENANG’S LEADING MOTION-PICTURE HOUSE OF 1930/1940 WILL AGAIN TAKE ITS PLACE AS THE LEADING MOTION-PICTURE HOUSE OF 1941. THE MANAGEMENT TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY IN ANNOUNCING THE GRAND OPENING OF THE AIR-CONDITIONED i|||e||J 1 ONG KENG HUAT llilf379 words
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1238 1941-04-09 4 CARRYING FOODSTUFFS AND SUPPLIES HIPPING is now recognised a s being an all-important factor in the prosecution of the war. and while our vessels are still, moving along their trade routes without interruption we are told that with their purpose fulfilled, the1,238 words
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Article320 1941-04-09 4 DETENTION BY GESTAPO Singapore. An American war correspondent in Berlin who was detained by the Gestapo for questioning in connection with the Munich Beer Cellar bomb explosion. Mr. John McCutchon Raleigh, has arrived in Singapore. At the time he was in Berlin, Mr. Raleigh was the correspondent320 words
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Article200 1941-04-09 4 Story Of Search In Woman’s Room Singapore Mr. J. P. Merson, a customs officer, described m the criminal district court how he discovered a collection of counterfeit coins in a wooden pillow in a house which he was searching for chandu and opium. He gave evidence200 words
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Article132 1941-04-09 4 Mr. G. E. Bogaars Singapore One of the founders of the “Malaya Tribune, Mr. George Edward Bogaars died at his residence in St. Francis Road. Singapore, early on Sunday after a long illness. The funeral, which took place at Bidadari Cemetery the same evening, with Archdeacon Graham132 words
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Article1038 1941-04-09 4 New Deliveries Of Latest Types Of Aircraft 4CORITAIN realised the importance to air power in the Far East when she appointed Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham Commander-in-Chief in that area,” writes an Australian Associated Press special representative in a despatch (briefly reported in the Pinang1,038 words
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Article37 1941-04-09 4 The next meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. There will be no ceremonial opening and uniform will not be worn.37 words
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Article142 1941-04-09 4 Chinese Mission Send Souvenir Badges To commemorate their visit to Malaya last year, the Chinese Muslim Mission have sent 120 silver souvenir badges, with suitable Chinese and Malay inscriptions, for distribution among China Relief Fund officials in Malaya. It will be remembered that a Chinese Muslim142 words
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Article382 1941-04-09 4 N.I. Welfare Scheme Extended To Malaya Singapore. A Netherlands Indies scheme to look after the welfare of Dutch and Allied seamen in many ports of the world has been extended to Singapore!. A special committee of Hollanders lias 'been formed here to tend Allied sailors. Tb/s382 words
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Article125 1941-04-09 4 The establishment of an aerial patrol in the Pacific is being sought by Burns, Philp Ltd., which has made a gift of £lO,OOO to the Federal Government, to help finance it. No stipulation as to what area should be patrolled has been made, but the company125 words
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Article93 1941-04-09 4 Tlie Singapore Engineering Association and the Singapore Engineering Mechanics’ Association, representing respectively tlie employers and about 2,000 skilled artisans employed in a large number of Chinese engineering works in Singapore, aimounce that the recent deadlock which lias occurred during the past two weeks over veages and working93 words
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Advertisement89 1941-04-09 4 .iW' K IfeJW JlgM 1 g wP 55 h? >in," n ull J < s t>< "«i,„ »<•<« rm« nA ft,' L t>«mu HtNii J, kJ f BY APPOINTMINT Brands Essence of Chicken is full of nourishment and at once has a stengthening and re-vitalising effect, at the same time89 words
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Miscellaneous22 1941-04-09 4 Li a Day s Work— —by Hick Elmes 'JSualuS- <TN I rU < '•A accordion. 7 /T,Cz v,! 'LI k .js. Z 7)22 words
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Article600 1941-04-09 5 Ban On Erection To Be Further Considered A decision of the Municipal Engineer’s Department Committee that erection of walls on five footways for A.R.P. protection should not he allowed was referred back for further deliberation at yesterday’s meeting of the Commissioners on the motion of600 words
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Article55 1941-04-09 5 Before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Middle Court yesterday Pretam Singh was charged with theft of $4l belonging to Karuppiah at the toddy shop at MacCullum Street in February. The accused claimed trial, and the case was postponed to April 15, bail being allowed55 words
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Article53 1941-04-09 5 Abdul Jabil pleaded guilty before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Middle Court yesterday on a charge of attempting to commit suicide at Brick Kiln Road on March 29. The accused was bound over in the sum of $25 for three months to come up for judgment53 words
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Article150 1941-04-09 5 Alor Star While fishing in a padi-field in Tanjong Radi near Kota Sarang Semut a 40-year-old Malay named Nanyan bin Bakar was fatally struck on the forehead by lightning. He died instantly on the spot. The Panglima of the district was informed of the tragedy and150 words
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407 1941-04-09 5 Served Twice As Chamber’s Nominee A tribute to the work that Mr. J. P Souter had done on the Penang Municipal Commission was paid by the President, Mr. J. A. Black, at yesterday’s meeting. As they would probably have read in the407 words
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229 1941-04-09 5 STRIKE NOT OVER AS EXPECTED Kuala Lumpur. The strike at the Malayan Collieries, Batu Aran», which started on Monday afternoon and which was believed to have been settled is still on. Yesterday morning, labourers failed to resume work although they had given an undertaking to229 words
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Article296 1941-04-09 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr Hugh W. Dornhorst has been admitted to Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur. The next meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 am. There will be no ceremonial opening and uniform will not be worn. e Under the auspices296 words
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Advertisement82 1941-04-09 5 FUN FROLIC PARK WEDNESDAY, 9th APRIL. 1941. CANTONESE OPERA “GOAY MONG CHUM FOO KER” Last Part. PEONY OPERA: “HO FAH ORR." TEOCIIEW OPERA “LAW YIN CHOOT SEE” Part 3. LIBERTY TALKIES: “SUN ORR TOR” (Mandarin Talkie) “LEE SAY BIN YEW TAY HOO” or A TRIP INTO THE WORLD BEYOND. SEE82 words
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Advertisement92 1941-04-09 5 FOLLOW THE CROWD TO THE MOST PATRONISED DANCE HALL IN TOWN Wembley Cabaret (HOME FOR FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT) TO-DAY 6.45 P.M. 9 P.M. SPECIAL TEA DANCE COUPONS 6 FOR Sl.OO TO-NIGHT 9.45 P.M. TO MIDNITE PRESENTING TO YOU hUHUM NIGHT SPECIAL SPOT DANCES AND LUCKY PARTNER DANCES PRIZES QUEEN’S AIR-CONDITIONED92 words
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Miscellaneous117 1941-04-09 5 9W PENANG’S MOST LUXURIOUS wB9 AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE ■C. K J 9. 3 SHOWS OPENS TODAY AT 3; 6.15 9.30 BIG PARADE M if >t /jW Heart starved women in wr un orrn ancJ men whose If 9 days are numbered n wor ci gone mad I !jj I TO* «J*117 words
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Miscellaneous88 1941-04-09 5 MAJESTIC LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY 3, 6.15 9.30 P.M. Return Screening At Eeduced Prices Of Admission. The Mightiest Action Drama Ever To I Burst From The Screen—Paramount’s Technicolour Hit I Ray Milland Patricia Morison Akim Tamiroft LN ‘UNTAMED” WITH William Frawley Jane Darwelj. TOMORROW The Latest Big Malay Musical Drama88 words
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Miscellaneous157 1941-04-09 5 1 ELECTWIC SOUND rffnqyi- last night to-night 6 P.M. 9.30 P.M. PUNJAB’S BEST HISTORICAL TALKIE! “SUSSI PUNNU” with YiISS BALO, BABY NOORJAHAN, AND MD ASLAM ETC. A ROMANTIC MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA. THAT SELDOM COMES YOUR WAY! TO-MORROW A TAMIL TALKIE “BHAKTHI Matinees To-day and To-morrow at 2.45 p.m. “FLIGHT TO FAME”157 words
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Miscellaneous119 1941-04-09 5 OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS The Season s Gayest, Giddiest Love-Muddle Ever to Hit The Screen! Romance Runs Wild! What A Mix-Up! A WIFE IN HIS BEDROOM—A FIANCEE ON HIS TERRACE —AND A HOPELESS CONFUSION IN HIS HEART I HIS Pn&paAcd WAS A Pn&pauii&H,! I( was a cold business deal ...until119 words
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Article427 1941-04-09 6 }VOVV that Germany has invaded Yugoslavia and Greece, the question of the hour is: Will Turkey fight and, if so, when lhe answer is obvious. 1 urkey alone of all the countries in South Eastern Europe has dared all along to be openly and undeviatingly427 words
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Article111 1941-04-09 6 HAFESnc CINEMA: “Untampd'’ with Ray Milland, Patricia Morrison and Akim Tamiroff. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. (VFNDBOR CINEMA: “Sussi Punnu” (Punjabi picture). 6 and 9.30 p.m. RKX CINEMA: “Women In War’’ with Elsie Janis and W’endy Barrie. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA: “Arise My Love’.’111 words
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Article325 1941-04-09 6 The Heels In IT ar time JT has been truly said that without our heels we should have no backs to our feet. And a moment’s consideration is sufficient to convince us of what that would mean—our shoes would always be falling off. Yet if the heels325 words
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Article723 1941-04-09 6 Wednesday, April 9. \V HILE the Germans continue to strike at Greece and Yugoslavia, the Greeks and Yugoslavs in turn are launching offensive operations on the Albanian front—the weakest Axis point in the Balkans war. Jjs >)e T HE Greeks report that so violent723 words
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Advertisement37 1941-04-09 6 HBS£-^, t CO MP 4w t A J HWffl *UIM> MSB! 529. TAN JO MG BUNGAH If MWnJ For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street. Penang, Phone 4121 S VWlll r37 words
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783 1941-04-09 7 WIDOW AND NEIGHBOUR GIVE EVIDENCE Verdict Of Suicide Returned EVIDENCE of how the kite Leslie Dustan was found hanged in the bathroom of his residence in Dunn Road last month was given at the Coroner’s inquiry which opened this morning before Mr. A. W. Bellamy.783 words
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Article549 1941-04-09 7 Received No Reply To Greeting Florence Ada Dustan, widow of the deceased, said she was the Secretary to the Passive Defence Services. She remembered March 20. At this time she resided at No. 3, Dunn Road. She had been to work as usual on that day.549 words
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789 1941-04-09 7 SARAWAK NOW A SELF-GOVERNING COMMUNITY reported yesterday, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, celebrated the centenary of the present regime by terminating the absolute rule of Rajahs. This great constitutional reform was made known in a proclamation, thus making Sarawak a789 words
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128 1941-04-09 7 Ipoh, Today. The remains of Mr. Charles Alma Baker, C.8.E., millionaire patriot of Malaya, who passed away at Batu Ferringhi, Penang, yesterday, were laid to rest in Batu Gajah cemetery this morning at 8.30. The funeral was simple and was attended128 words
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Article60 1941-04-09 7 Completely renovated the airconditioned Queen’s opens its doors today. By kind co-operation of the Paramount Film Service Ltd., Singapore, and the management of Queen’s Cinema, the gross proceeds of “Arise, My Love” at the 6.15 and 9.30 performances today will be donated to the purchase60 words
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Article343 1941-04-09 7 HEROISM OF OFFICER: FORTITUDE OF ASIATICS SOME LIGHT ON THE TRAGEDY WHICH OCCURRED IN A MINEFIELD OFF SINGAPORE. WHEN 11. M. MOORING VESSEL. “BUFFALO” FOULED A MINE AN d WAS BLOWN UP WAS THROWN Bl SOME OF THE SURVIVORS. THIS IS THE THIRD MAJOR DISASTER343 words
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Article57 1941-04-09 7 Mrs. Howard Pedlow, the well-known vocalist, is to give a 20 minute programme from the Singapore Broadcasting Station tonight beginning at 8.5 C She will be accompanied by Mrs. J. Eennett. The programme includes two songs by Michael Head, “Nocturne” and “Beloved,” as well as Van57 words
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116 1941-04-09 7 Singapore Lieut.-General L. V. Bond, C. 8.. will shortly leave Malaya to take up an appointment in the United Kingdom. it is announced by General Headquarters (Far East). The post of General Officer Commanding. Malaya, will be taken over by Major-General A. E.116 words
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Advertisement120 1941-04-09 7 WJF ON DISPLAY BEST SILK SHIRT Attached Collar $l.BO EACH AT EASTERN BAZAAR 8, BISHOP STREET, Phone PENANG P. O. Bas 139« Uf Zffl Strong, sturdy limbs, sound bones, the happiness ot abounding health —these are some of the gifts bestowed by s anious English Food* Something a little better,120 words
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Article68 1941-04-09 8 Penang April 8, 1941. CBy Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) SELLING London Demand 2/4 3/32 New York, Demand 47.16 Montreal Demand 51.91 Batavia Demand 88.82 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 156 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 12 1/8 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand Demand 2/10 7/8 Australia68 words
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Article447 1941-04-09 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 9th April, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/1* 3/7* 5/0 Austral Amal 6/6 6/9 £1 Austral Malay 33/6 35/0 5/0 Ayer Hitam 18/0 19/oex $1 Ayer Weng .80 .82* £1 Bangrin Tin 12/0 13/0 $1447 words
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Article228 1941-04-09 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.12* 1.17* Alor Gajah .77* .82J Amal Malay 1.60 1.65 Ayer Hitam .90 .95 Ayer Molek 1.07* 1.12* Ayer Panas 1.05 1.10 Bassett .42 .45 Batu Lintang 1.05 1.07 J Bedford .85 .90 Benta 1.00 1.02* Borelli 1.35 1.45 Broga .60 .62* Brunei United .55228 words
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Article337 1941-04-09 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A£l Austral N.Z. Ora. 22/0 23/0 $2 Alex Brick Ord 1.87* 1.92* $2 Alex Brick 7*% Pref. 2.10 2.15 $5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bans £B* £9c £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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Article92 1941-04-09 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Anglo-Malayan Develop 15% Ist Divid 14.4.41 16.4.41 Johan 7*% Final 12.4.41 19.4.41 Kent 5% L.T. 30A41 Kuala Lumpur Is. A.C. 24.4.41 Mural 40% Int. 7.4.41 10.4.41 Pengkalen Ord Pref 6d. L.T. 19.4.41 Renong Tin 12*% Final So. Tronoh 7*% Int L.T92 words
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Article1250 1941-04-09 8 American Freight Crisis: Effect On Singapore Stanton Nelson Co., Limited Singapore, April 3. We have no intention of referring in detail to the American freight crisis, which continues to engage the earnest attention not only of the responsible commercial authorities, but also of Government. It is clear,1,250 words
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Article645 1941-04-09 8 Annual Meeting BENEFIT OF SAVING IN TROUBLED TIMES Addressing the Penang Harbour Board Employees’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society at their sixth annual general meeting held at the P.H.B Head Office at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. Hawkins, Assistant Director of Co-operation, North, referred to645 words
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Article128 1941-04-09 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON “Spot” £268. 10. 0. £269. 0. 0. “Forward” 1265. 15. 0. £266. 15. 0 SINGAPORE “Spot” $134.50 $134.75 Business dona 50 tons Buyers No Sellers PENANG “Spot” $134.50 $134.75 RUBBER: LONDON “Spot” 14 i|4d. 14 liBa. “Forward” 14 5116 d. 14 18d. Tone128 words
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Advertisement77 1941-04-09 8 BANKS r»* i Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged yith ua» We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals. I| I Further particulars will be supplied on application. A j The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated in British India) DO YOU77 words
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Article126 1941-04-09 9 BROTHER victims of unbelievable calamity and hideous mass massacre.” Thus the Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, Dr, J. H. Hertz, referred to the Poles and Jews under Nazi domination in Poland. He was speaking at a lunch in London given by the Polish Jewish Refugee126 words
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Article494 1941-04-09 9 WILLIAM GLOCK - By WILLIAM GLOCK In Defence Of Hanslick” Hanslick, as everyone knows, was the Viennese music critic whom Wagner portrayed as Beckmesser in the “Meistersinger.” It may seem a little mysterious that he should be defended, or even discussed in detail by anyone but an incensed Wagnerian; but494 words
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Article518 1941-04-09 9 Eric Newton - 8y Eric Newton Give a British artist a paint-brush and at once he assumes a serious air. Hig responsibilities begin to weigh him down. He becomes either pompous or timid: above all he becomes joyless. Bom English painters (beginning with Hogarth and ending with Matthew Smith and518 words
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Article269 1941-04-09 9 Mr. Wu Looks Back. By Matheson Lang. (Stanley Paul. 155.) There is no attitudinising, there are no temperamental flourishes in this autobiography, for Mr. Matheson Lang tells his story with engaging simplicity and generosity. True, there are moments when this simple style becomes flat and colourless, but269 words
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Article489 1941-04-09 9 DILYS POWELL - By DILYS POWELL The new Disraeli film. “An Empire is Built,” an important biographical picture with great topical interest forr present-day audiences, will soon be finished as far as the actual shooting Is concerned. When I went down to Teddington Studios recently, I found the director Thorold489 words
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Article262 1941-04-09 9 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1941. 7 > I- Postage Latest Time .of Destination Letters Postcards Superscription Posting at Penang per oz. each Ordinary Regn. AIK AIAILS Wed. 9th inSt. Ipoh, K. Lumpur VVeames Air Singapore .10 05 Services 1.30 p.m. 1 p.m, AUSTRALASIA Australia New Guinea .55 .30 5262 words
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Miscellaneous1122 1941-04-09 9 iini i] nw TO-DAY I SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING 13» 13» V/» News In English A.M. 6.05 News bulletin B. B. C. g 2 o Questions of the Hour (Local Time) 6.35 Musical programme. I’ransmission 6 a m 7.05 French bulletin. Transmission 1 —1.5 Q 720 News bulletin. 6.20 p.m. 7'351,122 words
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644 1941-04-09 10 Army Of Formidable Strength Supporting Ally London, April 8 (By Desmond Tighe, Reuter's special correspondent with the British forces in Greece). Powerful units of British Imperial forces now encamped on Greek soil have taken up strategic positions, ready to give their• •—ReuteTj - 644 words
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522 1941-04-09 10 ITALIANS HARD PRESSED BY FIFTH ARMY Greeks Fighting Heroically In South Serbia New York, April 8 A report received in New York says that the Yugoslavs have occupied the Dalmatian coast town of Zara. The Columbia Broadcasting System’s Ankara correspondent reports that Fiume has been.—Reuter. - 522 words
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405 1941-04-09 10 —Reuter. Overdue Vessels Regarded Lost London, April 8. The Admiralty announced today that the total merchant shipping losses for the week ended March 3031 were twenty ships representing 77,375 tons, including thirteen British ships of 55,870 tons, five Allied ships of 14,975 tons—Reuter. - 405 words
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Article44 1941-04-09 10 Reuter. Formally Established At At Tokyo Tokyo, April 8. A Japanese-Manchukuo-China economic council has been formally established unier the Chairmanship of Lieut. General Teiichi Suzuki newly-appointed President of the Planning Board and concurrently, minister without Portfolio, it was officially announced on Monday.—Reuter. - 44 words
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30 1941-04-09 10 —Reuter. J Bombay. April 8. Mr. Hiroji Uemura, manager of the Bombay branch of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was found dead in his residence.—Reuter. J - 30 words
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266 1941-04-09 10 HOT PURSUIT OF ENEMY RETREATING TO BLUE NILE Khartoum, April 8 With the fall of Derba Marcos, practically the whole province of Gojjam is now freed from Italian domination. Italian defence of the town continued for seven days during which the Italians lost 250Reuter. - 266 words
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184 1941-04-09 10 Reuter. Prince Koiloye On Japan’s Policy Tokyo, Apr. 8 “Japan means to strengthen her co-operation with friendly powers with a view to contributing to the restoration of peace throughout the world,” said Prince Konoye, Japanese Prime Minister, during his address to < the ProvincialReuter. - 184 words
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671 1941-04-09 10 I Enemy Raids On Considerable Scale On Monday London, April 8 Widely spread raids stretching from London to Scotland took place during the night. An attack also took place for the first time over an area of Northern Ireland. t Five Germanjleutw* - 671 words
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Advertisement127 1941-04-09 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO ARRIVE PRE3. JACKSON Apl. 11 PRES. GRANT Apl. 11 X PRES. JOHNSON (via Panama) ’Apl. 12[13 x PRUSA (via Panama). Apl. 18 PRES. HARRISON Apl. 22 x PRES. FILLMORE (via Panama) Apl. 27 PRES. HAYES May 14 x PRES. TYLER May 17 PRES GARFIELD127 words
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1461 1941-04-09 11 DISTINGUISHED PART IN RATTLE OF JUTLAND Visit To These Shores In 1921 Recalled The first of a new series of talks on “Ships of the Navy” was last night from the Singapore Station by an officer of the Roval Navy. The subject of this1,461 words
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80 1941-04-09 11 In preparation for Penang’s Foong Seong Cup badminton match with Perak at the Penang Free School Hall on April 27, the following players have been asked to turn up for State trials on Sunday, April 19. at 3.30 p.m. Ooi Teik Hock, Tan80 words
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Article167 1941-04-09 11 At Home And Golf Prize Giving The Penang Sports Club will be "At Home to members and guests at Glugor on Easter Monday, April 14, at 5 p.m. and the Golf Prizes won in the 1940 Competitions will be presented to the winners. The list of Prize167 words
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124 1941-04-09 11 Concentration Covered By R.A.F.: 19 Germans Downed Without Loss ed, again'without loss.”—Reuter. of the R.A.F. and Royal Australian 1 Air f orce in C yrenaica lhave I been operating continuously for a week covering concentration of Imperial troops in I their newed, again'without loss.”—Reuter. - 124 words
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261 1941-04-09 11 —Reuter. Athens, April 9. SHOULD not have liked to be anywhere near Sofia railway station on Sunday night as the neighbourhood of railway junction must have been particularly unhealthy,” said one of the R.A.F. pilots on his return from the R.A.F. raid on Sofia. He—Reuter. - 261 words
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255 1941-04-09 11 Hundreds Killed: 3,000 Injured Vichy, April 9. Several hundred people have been killed and about 3,000 injured in two days t and two nights’ bombing attacks on Belgrade, according to a dispatch from Belgrade to the Vichy News Agency. The dispatch says that ministerial.—Reuter. - 255 words
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196 1941-04-09 11 ’—Reuter. London, April 9. /AVER 50 German U-boat officers, including one of Germany’s ace commanders and considerably more than 400 German petty officers and men, are prisoners of war. These figures are given in an Admiralty communique which adds that the number of U-boats’—Reuter. - 196 words
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Article213 1941-04-09 11 Perak Team Chosen Ipoh. The Kinta Swimming Club team chosen for the annual triangular aquatic meet I between Singapore Chinese Swimming Club, Penang Chinese Swimming Club and Kinta Swimming Club) at Singapore during the Easter is :he strongest possible, with the exception of Yeo Jui Mok.213 words
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Article72 1941-04-09 11 Taiping. The inter-club badminton doubles comix tition for the Sheppard Shield will commence on April 26, it was decided at a committee meeting of the Taiping and District Badminton Association. Nine teams are taking part this year and they are as follows: Lodge "A” and B” Happy72 words
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Article146 1941-04-09 11 Reuter. London, April 7. The following are football fixtures for April 12:— WAR CUP—FOURTH ROUND Tottenham v. Arsenal. Newcastle v. Sheffield United. LONDON CUP Aidershot v. Brentford. Crystal Palace v. Queen’s Park Rangers. Fulham v. Chelsea. West Ham v. Clapton Orient. FOOTBALL LEAGUE SOUTH Bournemouth v.Reuter. - 146 words
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Advertisement146 1941-04-09 11 FURNITURE "Tubecraft” Table#, Chairs, Stools, Bedsteads. Cots, Revolving Office Chairs, Shop and Hospital equipment are made In either Chromium or Stove Enamel finish. Special designs made to order for sufficient quantities. Write for descriptive folder **F” Agents Kee Huat Radio Co., 24, Beach Street, Penang. A.R.P. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT fi146 words
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260 1941-04-09 12 Both Very Impressive At Track Work LINED UP AND DIANA II GOOD LONGSHOTS (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) SINGAPORE, TODAY. PLECTRA AND BAFFLER SHOULD MAKE TWO OF THE BEST BETS AT BUKIT TIMAH TODAY. THE GOING IS LIKELY TO BE GOOD. BOTH THESE HORSES WERE260 words
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Article1173 1941-04-09 12 ACCEPTANCES FOR TODAY Race 1: Ponies Class 1 Div. 3 —6 Furs. —2.30 p.in. 1. 0 0 0 ROBELUS 5y 9.00 “Kenlaw Stable” Mr. Brittain 2. 00 0 SILVER LACE 6y 8.13 Mr. O. H. M. Sturges Hobbs 3. 0 DIANA II 4y 8.11 “Mr. Rawang” H.1,173 words
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Article72 1941-04-09 12 —Reuter. Designed To Save Foreign Exchange Canberra, April 8 New import restrictions designed to save foreign exchange to the equivalent of £1.750,000 were announced today by the Minister of Customs. Mr. E. J. Karri Aon. Of the 230 items, the import of some would be totally prohibited—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article48 1941-04-09 12 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9. ON: Penang $134.50 Business done Buyers no Sellers Singapore $134.50 RUBBERPenang Spot 38Jc Singapore Spot 38 7/8c COPRA: Sundried $2.95 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $8.20 sellers Fair Seed $7.65 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parooiled No. 1 $9.52 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $9.1048 words
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Article178 1941-04-09 12 DUNLOPS TO GIVE BALLS FREE The annual open tournament ot the Penang Lawn Tennis Association, Penang Branch, this year, will be in aid of the War Fund, tennis enthusiasts will be glad to learn. This has been made possible by the generosity of Messrs. Dunlops,178 words
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Article243 1941-04-09 12 Match Over Nine Holes Between Ladies And Men A match over 9 holes will be played between Ladies and Men on Friday, April 11. The Club will be “At Home” to tea from 4 to 4.45 p.m. Below are the teams and times of starting:— LADIES243 words
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46 1941-04-09 12 The Chinese Recreation Club will meet the Klang Chinese in a charity soccer match in aid of the Spitfire Fund on the Victoria Green on Saturday at 5.15 p.m. The Klang Chinese recently made a successful tour of Muar, Johore.46 words
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30 1941-04-09 12 .—Reuter. Chungking, April 8. China has five million troops fighting at the front, declared the Chinese War Minister today. Another 10,000 000 are under training.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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523 1941-04-09 12 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE OF TRANSPORT PROPOSAL Down to move a motion standing in his name with regard to the appointment of an Advancement Sub-Commit-tee for members of the Municipal Subordinate Service, Mr. Cheah Inn Kiong was not present at the meeting of the Municipal Commission yesterday523 words
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Article203 1941-04-09 12 ‘THE RIDING BOY’ “TIC TAC” “EPSOM JEEP” I “MAN-ON-THE “EUREKA” “THE MAJOB" Penang Penang Ipoh SPOT” Ipoh K. Lumpur Singapore j Nightshade Silver Lace Nightshade Glitter First Lady Silver Lace RACE 1 Silver Lace Glitter i Suzanne Silver Lace Silver Lace j Glitter RACE 2 Turn203 words
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Advertisement26 1941-04-09 12 EASTER HOLIDAYS The Exchange Banks will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Monday 11th, 12th and 14th April, which have been proclaimed Public and Bank Holidays.26 words
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Advertisement480 1941-04-09 12 Telegrams: “Gaaette” Rates ot Subscription for Pinana a and Sunday Gaaette PINANG GAZETTI Local 38. k Delivery F-M-fi. Forew 'Mononly 12.8 C Quarterly 7.50 s.oo ‘nil Half-Yearly is.oo 18.06 il’S Yearly 30.00 36.00 71 SUNDAY GAZETTI Local S.S.k De’lvery f.m.» Forelrr Quarterly »1.2$ si. BO «E Half-Yearly 2,i0 300 Yearlv480 words
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