Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 June 1941
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1941-06-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 139. Vol. XCIX. THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Article, Illustration300 1941-06-12 1 VICHY ADMITS SLIGHT ALLIED ADVANCE* Two Columns Converging On Aleppo London, June 12. advance by lnip er i a i and Free French ioices along the coast road north of the Litani ri\ei in Sj ria is reported in a Vichv c’—Reuter. - 300 words
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Article, Illustration35 1941-06-12 1 G.C. M. G. SIR ANDREW CALDECOTI Governor of Ceylon and farmer Colonial Secretary, Strait.y Settlements, receives the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George in yesterday’s Birthday Honours list. (Other recipients, sec Page 2).35 words
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Article79 1941-06-12 1 .—Reuter. Moscow Correspoiwleut Ot "Npg» Chronicle’’ Moscow, June 11. Mr. Jchn Scott, American-born correI spendent of the “News Chrcninle” in i Moscow, who was ordered by the Soviet authorities to leave the coun ry owing to seme articles he wrote for that newspaper, left for Vladivostock.—Reuter. - 79 words
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100 1941-06-12 1 —Reuter Madrid, June is. received here indicate that FrancoGerman relations are being “embarrassed” by the evident unwillingness of Syrian French to implement Vichy’s promises to Berlin. The diplomatic editor of ABC writes: “The theme in Berlin is that the Syrian struggle is an'—Reuter - 100 words
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Article685 1941-06-12 1 Outstrip Germany ROOSE VEL TS Fl RS T LEASF-LEND REPORT importance Of Deliveries WASHINGTON, JUNE 12. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, PRESENTING HIS FIRST REPORT ON THE LEASE AN D LEND ACT, ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY THAT A “LITTLE OVER $75,000,000 WORTH OF DEFENCE MATERIALS HAD BEEN TRANSFERRED UNDER THE—Reuter. - 685 words
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245 1941-06-12 1 Conununistir Cloak To Attack American Freedom Washington, June is. Navy Secretary, Col. Knox, stated that subversive Communistiic elements were using Labour Union activity as a “cloak to attack American freedom”; henceforth they would “be proceeded against as enemies of the country.” Col. Knox told—Reuter. - 245 words
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Article19 1941-06-12 1 —Reuter. Ankara, June 11. The French Ambassador, M. Jules Henry, has died here. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 19 words
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Article217 1941-06-12 1 k ._REUTER. Days Of French Rule In Syria Numbered ANKARA, JUNE 12. Mf pHE FRENCH HERE NOW ADMIT THAT THE DAYS OF FRENCH RULE IN SYRIA ARE NUMBERED.’ SAID THE AMERICAN COMMENTATOR BROADCASTING FROM ANKARA. DESPITE HEAVY AERIAL AND NAVAL SUPPORT, ALLIED FORCES HAVE STILL NOT TAKEN DAMASCUS.k._REUTER. - 217 words
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Article43 1941-06-12 1 .—Reuter. Dublin, June 11. Mr. Andrew O’Connor, famous IrishAmerican sculptor, died here, aged 67. Ills great monumental sculptures are fcund in France, Spain and Ireland, his outstanding works including the statue of Columbus which stands facing .America at Huelva, Spain.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article80 1941-06-12 1 —Reuter. To Be Shipped From Japan Via Siberia Shanghai, June 11 German firms are buying tea and oil seeds on a large scale, according to the local Japanese paper “Tairiku Shimpo which adds that no less than one thousand tons of rape seed and 200.—Reuter. - 80 words
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117 1941-06-12 1 —Reuter. London, June 12. THE arrival in .England of the British Ambassador to Soviet Russia, Sir Stafford Cripps, who recently departed from Moscow by air via Sweden was officially announced in London last night. c The Foreign Office published the following statement:—Reuter. - 117 words
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Advertisement20 1941-06-12 1 Essential Jewellery For MEN I n® SI.EFVE LINKS AND SETS. p. H. HENDRY JEWELLER. i K. Lumpur. PENANG. S’pore. i20 words
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Advertisement74 1941-06-12 1 USEFUL WEDDING GIFTS ISa SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO 11. M. SERVICEMEN. P. H. HENDRY JEWELLER. K. Lumpur. PENANG. S’pore. j destroy prices WHITE ANTS Set* L Scipntifinally, ijajrge for godowm* j ry q p factories, oeolie- 1 lines, etc. 1 SMALL lor indi vidual householders 0.2 C 'lmlihu 119' i TELD74 words
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Article, Illustration817 1941-06-12 2 c H. FOB MR. A I ALEXANDER. K. T. FOR SIR A. SINCLAIR London, June 11. LU OR new Lords were added to Britain’s peerage in the honours list published today while two Cabinet Ministers. Sir Archibald Sinclair and Mr. Alexander—Reuter. - 817 words
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135 1941-06-12 2 .—Reutei.. Tokyo, June 11. Die further stay' of the Japanese chief delegate, Mr. Yoshizawa, in Bdtavia has no meaning in view of the nature of the Netherlands Indies reply to the Japanese proposals. This is the consensus of opinion in the Japanese press today,.—Reutei.. - 135 words
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107 1941-06-12 2 CHINA —Reuter. Extra-Territoriality To Be Abolished London, June 11. BRITAIN stands in line with Mr. Cordell Hull’s recent declaration in favour of abolishing extra-territor-ality in China. When asked in the House ,f Commons whether B'itain supported a similar policy, the Under-Secretary for Foreign—Reuter. - 107 words
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293 1941-06-12 2 .—Reuter. N.Z. Troops Forced To Act i As Screen For Parachutists London, June 11 Details of how the Germans bombed a British hospital in Crete and forced wounded New Zealand soldiers to act as a screen for Nazi parachute troops were given in authoritative.—Reuter. - 293 words
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Article66 1941-06-12 2 .—Reuter. Secret Session In N.Z. House Of Commons Wellington, June 11. The war situation will be debated in a secret session in the House today. Mr. Nash, Acting Prime Minister, announced that the House could have a public debate cn Thursday on the work of the New.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article32 1941-06-12 2 .—Reuter. Betavin, June 11. A great numt«er of naval wireless operators trained in Netherlands East Indies will soon go to England to join the Netherlands naval forces.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article1268 1941-06-12 2 Only Political Sympathy From Germany BASLE. JUNE 11. THE BERLIN CORRESPONDENT OF THE “BASLER NACHRICHTEN” REPORTS THAT THE WILHELMSTRASSE STATES THAT GERMANY CAN GIVE FRANCE ONLY SYMPATHY IN THE SYRIAN CONFLICT AND THAT FRANCE MUST ACT ALONE. —Reuter. The armistice conditions have been altered to—Reuter. - 1,268 words
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178 1941-06-12 2 -I.S. W 4R SECRETARY Reuter West Point, New York, June 11. issue raised by the axis powers not only demonstrates that any compromise between their system and ours is impossible, but that their system is doomed to eventual and total failure.” Mr. Stimson, SecretaryReuter - 178 words
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Advertisement179 1941-06-12 2 X I O m»ke sure of getting clear, spark- mg snapshots you will want to keep and be proud to show your friends, load your <3Bnem wuh Kodak C Verichrome’ Film. >• ~dg ft is esrremely fast, yet thanks to its x Sv Mt* ‘latitude’, doe> not give ycu over-179 words
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742 1941-06-12 3 ALLEGATIONS were made at a court-martial at a north-wit™ffiwu that 11 conscientious objectors were made to run round a shed for threequarters of an hour and were kicked and struck by N.C.O.s until they collapsed and agreed to go on742 words
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Article138 1941-06-12 3 Shipments To Russia United States policy towards Russia is a major American riddle, says a Washington message to the Sydney Sunday Sun. The administration is silent, but has not denied a strong report that it has shipped a million dollars worth of machinery to the Soviet, including138 words
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Article270 1941-06-12 3 Ausfralian News Cable Melbourne. June 8. 4 N Australian Sunderland has shot down a Nazi seaplane. Twenty-five blood donor centres have is being sent to war zones for the troops. Thirty thousand tons of surplus mutton may be canned yearly. Chilled beef is being sent270 words
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1682 1941-06-12 3 H. V. MORTON - BY H. V. MORTON IT is said that an old lady, on hearing that her nephew had joined an Octu, remarked that she had no idea the Russians had come in on our side. The word Octu, which is now heard upon1,682 words
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Advertisement122 1941-06-12 3 OUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE Navy has been a bulwark for peace and protection down through history. Today it is our First Line of Defence against Nazi aggression... .it is protecting you personally, so why not do your share by subscribing to the F.M.S. War Loan —proceeds of which are122 words
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Miscellaneous30 1941-06-12 3 What a War! By Gilbert I Wilkinson A ,A) i nJHF 7 —j WoHRB ‘«Sr a- x 3 S < LOVEM AND LEAVEM Den t tell him, son—it's careless talk! w30 words
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197 1941-06-12 4 Centenary Celebration» T oday The Hong Kong-Singapore. Royal Artillery many units of which are serving in Mala ya. is celebrating .ts centenary The Corps originated in 18 41 in Hong Kong then composed of Madrassis and styled “The China Lascars. In 1881 a second company197 words
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Article303 1941-06-12 4 To Be Fitted To Submarine Chasers I Singapore. Brass relics of the Great War German 1 raider Emden, which was sunk off the Cocos Islands on Nov. 9, 1914, by H.MA.S. j Sydney, have been presented in the cause of salvage in Singapore and will be303 words
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160 1941-06-12 4 On the application of his counsel, Mr. R. P. S. Rajasooria, Suppiah, who is alleged to have caused the death of a cornpatriot on June 1 at Kepong, was given bail in $2,000 by the additional First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, and160 words
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147 1941-06-12 4 Three girl Civil Servants in Eire wera sentenced to two years’ imprisonment by the military criminal court in Dublin. They had been found guilty of possessing incriminating documents and membership of an unlawful organisation. One of Them, Maureen Cullinane, was in th< Defence Department,147 words
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Article50 1941-06-12 4 Shipbrokers and charterers of vessels of more than 1,000 gross tons or of space in vessels of more than 1.000 gross tons are advised that as from Juneu 11 1941, full details of all such transactions must be reported in advance to the Shipping Controller, Straits Settlements. Singapore.50 words
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145 1941-06-12 4 An unexpected sequel to events following the recent strikes amongst Indian, labourers in Selangor has taken place in Singapore with the resignation of Mr V. Pakirisaniy, wealthy landed proprietor and financier, from the presidentship of the Singapore Indian Association, and also membership of the145 words
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Article89 1941-06-12 4 New York. New Yorkers rubbed their eyes in astonishment the other day. In the middle of Times-square—New York's Piccadilly-circus—was an Army pursuit plane, camouflaged and apparently ready for action. Around it in neat lines were some hundred officers and men of the United States Army. They89 words
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Article778 1941-06-12 4 Strictures On Use Of Word “Coolie” i T the annual meeting of the Young Men’s Indian Associaz tion Sentul, with Mr. R. Aiyavoo, the president, in the chair a vote of condolence on the death of S. Seenivasa Iyengar was passed. Reviewing the activities Gf the778 words
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Article383 1941-06-12 4 Gaol For Hit-and-Run Driver Singapore. A “hit-and-run’’ lorry driver who did not stop after coming into collision with a motor-car the right side of which was completely smashed while all its four European occupants were injured, was sentenced to a total of four months’ simple imprisonment in383 words
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Article165 1941-06-12 4 Continuous Training For A Month Kuala Lumpur. The recently constituted Railway Operating and Maintenance Company of the Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, consisting of men employed by the F.M.S. Railways, are to have their first period of continuous training. A F.M.S. Government Gazette notification state s165 words
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462 1941-06-12 4 HUGH MUIR - We Share An Airport With The Nazis BY HUGH MUIR Lisbon. LISBON airport has become the Tom Tiddler’s ground of the European air lines. It is now the terminus of British, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese planes and is the busiest centre of civil flying on the Continent. It is462 words
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Article258 1941-06-12 4 On Historic Site In Singapore Singapore. An Anzao Club building will soon make its appearance on an historic site in Singapore granted by the Straits Settlements Government. The site is the old gaol compoun between Bencoolen and Waterloo Streets opposite Raffles Museum. The cost of258 words
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Advertisement49 1941-06-12 4 O'MlEfl-TKIIEI T 1 MBOUHITES s. 1 (f V \A Delicious Afternoon Tea J TEA I Biscuits in Attractive Special Tins. IfeOl uj- Assortments that include a it Tea Time FAVOURITE i—~of everv member of the familv. J /■'A Xv k OhtainabTe from OR k V 1 PF 58 XS/49 words
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Miscellaneous13 1941-06-12 4 i —by Rick Rimes All in a Day sWozk—i number SERGEANT I—l 1113 words
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Article403 1941-06-12 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL The postal authorities notify that surface mails despatched from Singapore on March 25 were delivered in London on June 7. The Singapore Free Press reports that further reinforcements for the Australian Imperial Force have ailived in Singapore and have proceeded to their stations in Malaya. •The Battle of403 words
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Article140 1941-06-12 5 $5O Fine Imposed On Landlord A fine of $5O or one month’s rigorous imprisonment was imposed on Muragaya Padayachee by Mr. Lim Koon Teck, the Penang Third Magistrate, yesterday on a charge of increasing rent without having obtained the permission of the Rent Assessment Board.140 words
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546 1941-06-12 5 Effective War Posters A splendid array of exhibits, ranging from war posters to class-room drawing and handicrafts, is on view at the Anglo-Chinese Middle School, Pykett Avenue, when the Art and Handwork Exhibition of both the Anglo-Chinese School and the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School, closes at546 words
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Article110 1941-06-12 5 Cyclist Acquitted And Discharged Balik Pulau. The serious motor crash which took place on May 1 this year resulting in the total wreck of a yellow bus plying between Georgetown and the rural areas, had its sequel on Tuesday when Awang bin Mat. an elderly110 words
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Article41 1941-06-12 5 The case was postponed to June 18, when Tjeng Pheh Leng claimed trial before Mr. Lim Koon Teck yesterday on a charge of selling ten eggs at 34* cents being two cents above the maximum prices41 words
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432 1941-06-12 5 lhe annual speech day of the AngloChinese School was held at the AngloChinese Middle School Hall, Pykett Avenue, at 10 o'clock yesterday. The Rev. C D. Patterson, the Principal of the Anglo-Chinese School, presided. Reports of the Schools activities were read by the teachers432 words
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Article73 1941-06-12 5 Today on the Esplanade iron? p.m. to 7.30 p.m. March Royal Review Silver Overture Jubilee Celebration Bela Selection Yeomen Of The Guard Sullivan Waltz Gold And Silver Lehat Serenade Birthday Serenade Lincke Finale Review Pageantry Winter God Save The King Mr. W. R. Coombe, 0.C.P.D., Sitiawan left on73 words
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Miscellaneous241 1941-06-12 5 R’C "V OPENS TODAY JF 7 Shows At 11.30 a.m., 3 j).in.. 6.li> 0.30 p.m. Marner Bros.' Sparkling Comedy Hit! I VVICE AS HECTIC TWICE AS HILARIOUS AS ANY OTHER COMEDY HIT. w? «t«Gt T BRENT NCStf "Cj "«ngjnoon with CHARLIE RUG6LES OSA MASSEH JANE WYMAN U r ric Dir,c,,d241 words
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Miscellaneous248 1941-06-12 5 TONIGHT LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT AT THF NEW WORLD THURSDAY, 12th JUNE, 1941. METROPOLE TAI.KIFS Paramount. Presents “THE TEXANS With Randolph Scott Joan Bennett. MALACCA RONGGENG NIGHTLY FROM 8 P.M 3 Star Dancers Including Fatimah, the beaut’fu! 10 cents per dance. NIGHTLY FROM 7.30 P.M. VFPTT'NF’® KINGDOM’ w < MWtW So248 words
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Miscellaneous119 1941-06-12 5 O O 01M fiiß-conoiTion cd FOUR SHOWS TO-DAY 11.30 A.M., 3.00, 6.15 9.30 P.M. ALL LAUGHS! ALL MUSIC! ALL GIRLS! SEE THE MARX BROTHERS And Have .4 Good Laugh in ’I heir Fun-Show! IT’ 1 IT’S A FUN Il RIOT! rcHtcoJ I *go w&r IO JohnCARROLL-DianaLEWIS A Met'G-Goldwyn-Mtfyer Picture MB119 words
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Miscellaneous66 1941-06-12 5 Yesterday's [Opening Packed Out HEAR THE ENTHUSIASTIC OPINIONS OF ALL WHO HAVE SEEN IT 1 -5 <• -w. -jr 3 SHOWS TODAY 3 6.15 9.30 COLUMBLA ’S SPECT ACl r LAR EPIC. JEAN ARTHUR CO-STARRING WILLIAM HOLDEN IN ARIZONA WITH GIANT CAST OF OVER 2,500 ACTORS ACTION THRILLS ROMANCE EXCITEMENT!66 words
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Article429 1941-06-12 6 IN his address to the students, J of the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ I School on Monday, Mr. H. R. Cheeseman. Deputy Director of Education, observed that during the past quarter of century there has been no greater progress in Malaya than in the direction of education429 words
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Article133 1941-06-12 6 «WINDSOR CINEMA: “Santha Sakkubhai.” 1.30, 5.45 and 9.00 p.m. ODFON CINEMA: “The Marx Brothers Go West.“ 11.30 a. m. and 3. 6.15 and 9.30 p. m. MAJESTIC CINEMA: “Dasima” (Malay picture). 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA: “Arizona" with Jean Arthur and William Holden. 11.30 a.m.,133 words
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Article329 1941-06-12 6 Tin Pan Alley T AM almost beginning to think that Penang, like New York, has a Tin Pan Alley. I shall not be surprised at all if application is made one of these days to change the name of Penang Road to conform with its present musical329 words
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Article734 1941-06-12 6 Thursday, June 12. A VICHY communique, in admitting that British and Free French forces along the coast road north of Litani River have made a “slight” advance, also announces the withdrawal of French forces defending Merj Ayoum to positions about 10 miles north of734 words
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Advertisement254 1941-06-12 6 £s WB% F® s':ii< Bp^l—W -s -E "V- wyrrr-r VWTJTHFJI MhWrluMß F £K& P *l^- Ai 2B M ii l-A igEßfisasßßasattQSKatssiffeafcßKa CBBaSBBBBBBBBBBBWMBBBBBBBBB ANNOUNCING Follow-on Trufcod g* J V The march of science brings many blessing*. Until now weaning Baby from the bottle to more advanced food has bee» a most254 words
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Advertisement30 1941-06-12 6 V.WAV.W.’/iV wMIW "BULLFINCH" BUTTER Australia's Best and the favourite of Malaya THE BRAND OF PURITY Obtainable at all High Class Prevision Dealers. Sole, Agennt Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. PKNANG, .V-WWW.VA%30 words
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Advertisement92 1941-06-12 6 AN UNWISE PRACTICE It must be borne in mind that gradual failure of the eyes for reading is not .always due simply to middle age. For this reason it is important that the unwise practice of picking up pair of so-called reading glasses from any person who is willing to92 words
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Article, Illustration316 1941-06-12 7 MALAYANS IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST It is officially announced that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve the bestowal of the following Honours on the occasion of his birthday Straits Settlements C.B.E. (Civil Division), Dr. Lim Han Hoe. 0.8. E.316 words
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153 1941-06-12 7 Singapore. It is announced that it is the intention of the Straits Settlements Government, with the approval of the British Go verament, to establish in the Straits Settlements a broadcasting corporation. Pending enactment of the appropriate ordinance, His Excellency the Governor has appointed a Board of153 words
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Article87 1941-06-12 7 MORE FROM REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,520,522.36 made up of Penang $968,792.06 and Perak $551,730.30. Todays’ Penang list acknowledges gifts from regular contributors. Previously acknowledged $968,367.18 Ayer Puteh Estate Malay Labourers 25.00 Asiatic Staff Labourers of Bukit Selambau Estate, Sungei Patani 137.2087 words
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Article59 1941-06-12 7 An elderly Chinese woman was rescued from the sea off Cantonment Road yesterday. She was seen by some Malays who were at the beach at the time. One of them jumped into the sea, and dragged the woman to safety. She had a suitcase with her.59 words
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396 1941-06-12 7 Over 1,000 Wardens To Undergo Gas Test MOBILE CANTEEN AND SECTOR POSTS ESTABLISHED SOME OF THE LATEST DE VELOPMENTS IN THE A.R.P. PENANG WILL PUT THIS DEPARTMENT IN THE FOREFRONT OF MALAYAN PASSIVE DEFENCE SERVICES AS, INDEED, IT IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT AT396 words
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Article343 1941-06-12 7 DIFFERENCES OVER BOY-FRIEND After a quarrel with his sister. Alice, over a boy-friend of whom he disapproved. 26-year-old Arthur Jansen drew out a knife and stabbed her, it was alleged in the Singapore second court on Tuesday. Jansen faced a tentative charge in a preliminary343 words
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396 1941-06-12 7 FOUR YEARS AND 24 STROKES OF ROTAN court cannot have any leniency on you; you have L shown no leniency at all on your victim.” With these words Mr. Justice Manning sen fenced Lim John Chye at the Singapore Assizes on Tuesday to four years’396 words
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220 1941-06-12 7 T ISTS for the new $10,000,000 Straits Settlements War Loan L will open on Monday and will close on a date> tcbe notified in the Government Gazette, which will not be later than July 1. The Singapore branch of the Chartered Bank220 words
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Article59 1941-06-12 7 Australian Star On Air Tomorrow Singapore. Miss Betty Bryant is to sing for the troops from the Singapore Station tomorrow night at 7.45. The popular star of the Australian film “Forty Thousand Horsemen” has brought special songs from Australia for this programme, including “Make Love With59 words
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Article38 1941-06-12 7 Singapore. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, will broadcast from Singapore at 7.45 p.m. tonight on the occasion of the official observance of the birthday anniversary of His Majesty the Ring.38 words
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Article133 1941-06-12 7 (To the Editor, “Pinang Gazette’). Sir, With reference to the assault case in Herriot Street reported in the “Pinang Gazette” yesterday, we wish to state that the clerk, whose correct name is Lim Teong 800, was beaten on the night of the 7th. instant at133 words
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Advertisement160 1941-06-12 7 Sfee hotqtiwu GROWf M-Ww y: J* 'AT 9 MONTHS .JgjjL#-: S./JF THE FAMOUS QUADRUPLETS yRCSEJ REARED ON COW <&. GATE AT 5 MONTHS AT 2 MONTHS Real talking pictures these—and what a satisfactory story of progress they tell It is difficult to realise from these happy studies the appalling odds160 words
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Advertisement118 1941-06-12 7 Pimples Go Cause Killed in 3 Days The very first application of Nlxoderm begins to clear away pimples like magic. Use Nixoderm tonight and you will soon see your skin becoming soft, smooth and clear. Nixoderin is a new discovery that kills germs and parasites on the akin that cause118 words
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Article68 1941-06-12 8 Penang, June 11, 1941. '-By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank./ SELLING London Demand 2/4 3/32 New York, Demand 47.16 Montreal Demanq 51.91 Batavia Demand 83.82 Calcutta Bombay) Rangoon Demand 156 1/8 Hongkong Demand 53 9/16 Shanghai Demand 12 1/4 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand Demand 2/10 7/868 words
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Article22 1941-06-12 8 Statistics for the month of May ,1941 Output 677 piculs Yardage 228,000 cubic yards Hours run 569 Hydraulicing 81 piculs22 words
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Article17 1941-06-12 8 Statistics for the month of May ,1941 446.40 piculs Yardage 98>000 cubic Hours run 42717 words
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Article454 1941-06-12 8 Issued bv the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at 4 p.m. 11th June, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/0 5/0 Austral Amal 7/1$ 7/4« £1 Austral Malay 83/6 35/0 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/3 17/9 $1 Ayer Weng .67$ .70 £1 Bangrin Tin 13/6 14/3 $1454 words
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Article228 1941-06-12 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.05 1.10 Alor Gajah .80 .85 Amal Malay 1.55 1.60 Aver Hitam .90 .95c Acrtcr Molek 1.07$ 1.12$ Ayer Panas 1.02$ 1.07$ Bassett .42$ .45ex Batu Lintang 1.00 I.o2sex Bedford .85 .88 Benta .92$ .97$ Borelli 1.32$ 1.374 Broga .57 ,59ex Brunel United .55 .57$228 words
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Article344 1941-06-12 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A£l Austral N. Z. Ord. 22/0 23/0 $2 Alex Brick Ord 1.77$ 1.82$ $2 Alex. Brick 7i% Pref 2.07$ 2.12$ $5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £Bs £9 £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16/0 16/6 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref 19/9 20/6344 words
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Article211 1941-06-12 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Burma-Malay 6d. 27th div. 24 641 30 6 41 Hitam 10% 2nd int. i 6 641 2 16 41 Kamunting 5% Int. l.t. 96>41 K &tu 6d 28th div. 12.6.41 19.6.41 Kramat Pula! 25% l.t. 18 641 Malayan Tin io% i211 words
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Article2049 1941-06-12 8 Committee’s Recommendations Under Govt. Consideration The Paper Control Committee, a joint advisory body set up to advise the Malayan Governments on the wartime consumption of paper and paper board, has submitted to those Governments a number of recommendations. These have not yet been approved as they2,049 words
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Article125 1941-06-12 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON “Spot” £266. 0. 0. £266. 0. 0. “Forward” £267. 0. 0. £266. 15. 0. SINGAPORE “Spot” $139.00 $138.25 Business done Buyers, No Sellers 25 tons PENANG “Spot” $139.00 $138.25 RUBBER: LONDON “Spot” 13 7|l6d. 13 916 “Forward” 13 7,16 d. 13 58d Tone125 words
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Advertisement73 1941-06-12 8 BANKS i s I Advance» again» l good» and produce at low rates of Interest ma* be arranged *ith ua. We also offer Godown spaces to let at low rentals. I Further particular? will be supplied on application. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated in Biitish India) ENTRUST YOUR SAVINGS73 words
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Article188 1941-06-12 9 To Dash In Flames 1 his is the story of two soldiers who fought through flames and bursting ammunition to rescue the crew of a crashed bomber. It is told in the “London Gazette” ot Lance-Sergeant Edward Albert Proving and Gunner David John .Edwin Roberts, Royal Artillery,188 words
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Article263 1941-06-12 9 Boundless Faith In Gen. Dobbie In so courageously withstanding the present heavy German air attacks, Malta is not fulfilling for the first time the role of an outpost of civilisation. Her people remember with pride the part which they played in withstanding the Turkish assault which263 words
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Article900 1941-06-12 9 MILWARD KENNEDY - Death And Mary Dazill, By Mary Fitt. (Michael Joseph. 7s. 6d.) Road To Folly. By Leslie Ford. (Collins. 7s. 6d.) The Balcony. By Dorothy Cameron Disney. (Hale. Bs.) The Spy Who Died in Bed. By George Wolfenden. (Hurst and Blackett. Bs. 6d.) Shadow Agent- By Wyndham Martin.900 words
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178 1941-06-12 9 Mr. Ely Eliot Palmer, newly-appoint-ed Consul-General for the United States in Australia., has arrived in Sydney. He was recently in Syria, where he knew General Dentz and General Weygand, the French Commander-in-Chief in North Africa. Mr. Palmer, who is 53, has been in the178 words
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Article248 1941-06-12 9 THURSDAY. JUNE 12, 1941. Postage Latest Time of Destination Letters Postcards Superscription PostingPenW per y 2 oz. each Ordinary Regn. AIR MAILS SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE REVISED v TIMES OF CLOSING AIR MAILS AND REVISED CHARGES Thurs. 12th inst. Ipoh, K. Lumpin’ Wearnes Air io am248 words
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Advertisement86 1941-06-12 9 MALAYA CAN TAKE IT The shortage of certain canned provisions does not and cannot seriously affect the gastronomicai ‘‘morale” of the local public so long as the Malayan Products Canning Co., Ltd., the one and only cannery of its kind in Malaya, are able to turn out tinned curries, chicken,86 words
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Miscellaneous2081 1941-06-12 9 RANGOON S I XYO 6.01 mc/s (49.94 mJ W n BL S XYO 3.48 mc/s (86 m.) W w tV B 6.50 p.m. Indian Session (Recorded T’rogramme). 7.05 English (Recorded j Programme). 8.20 Burmese News and 1 Market Quotations. 9.35 Recorded Pro- gramme. 10.00 News. 10.15 Recorded TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS2,081 words
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Article150 1941-06-12 10 “Prince Eugen” Takes Refuge In Harbour London, June 11 A German Hipper Class cruiser, believed to be the Prince Eugen, partner of the sunken Nazi battleship, Bismarck, is taking refuge at Brest which was attacked in force by the R.A.F. on Tuesday night. A large.—Reuter - 150 words
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Article154 1941-06-12 10 —Reuter Several Bombs Fall In Arab Quarters Haifa, June 11 One enemy plane war» brought down and another was probably destroyed and crashed in Acre Bay during the raid on Haifa last night when accurate and intensive anti-aircraft and machine-gun fire plastered the raiders from.—Reuter - 154 words
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Article106 1941-06-12 10 Fascist Organisations Figure In List London, June 10 A number of Fascist organisations figure in the list of eight companies in respect Of Which Mr. Herbert Morrison, Home > ecretary, has made orders apnlying the defence regulations. A Home Office announcement regarding each concern says106 words
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79 1941-06-12 10 ’—Reuter. Big Increase In Production Buffalo, New York, June 11. “Well over 1,000 Tomahawk fighter airplanes have been sent to Britain, stated officials of the Curtiss Wright Company. Since the output of ten planes per day was announced nine months ago, production has been’—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article161 1941-06-12 10 —Reuter. Gallantry Of 2nd Lieut. Bhagat London, June 11. The first Indian Victoria Cross of the war was awarded to Second-Lieu-tenant Premindra Singh Bhagat of the Corps of Indian Engineers serving with the Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners “for the most conspicuous gallantry on active■—Reuter. - 161 words
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Article46 1941-06-12 10 Bombs Dropped In South Wales London, June 11. German activity over Britain last night was on a small scale according to a communique issued this morning by the Air Ministry. Bombs were dropped in South Wales and at one point near the46 words
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715 1941-06-12 10 Enemy' Still Resists In Metulla Sector AUSTRALIANS FIGHTINC IN KHIEM VILLAGE Jerusalem, June 11 The Allied forces have reached the neighbourhood of Kiswe, 15 miles north of Damascus while on the coastal front the Australians have crossed the Litani river and advanced five miles—Reuter.; .—Reuter - 715 words
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Article139 1941-06-12 10 ,—Reuter. Tungpu Railway The Objective Chungking, Jtine 11 41 Chinese forces in Central Shansi are vigorously attacking Japanese on the Tungpu railway between Chaihsiu and Ningshih south of Taiyuanfu while the Tenth Division is attacking Japanese positions south of Chaihsiu. according to Chinese dispatches. These reports,—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article121 1941-06-12 10 Reuter. Suggestion By Field* Marshal Smuts Pretoria, June 11. “I wish there can be constituted a Pan-African Union.” said Field-Mar-shal Smuts. The occasion was the function to mark the trial flight linking Congo and South Africa by the Belgian Air Company and Sabrana, operating in the Congo. IfReuter. - 121 words
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Article130 1941-06-12 10 —Reuter. Case To Be Dealt By X.E.I. Prize Court Batavia, June 11. The recently instituted N.E.I. Prize Court will soon deal with the case of the Hungarian 4.323-ton steamer “Nugyat" which was captured in the Timor Sea by the Netherlands destroyer “Kortenaer" and brought up to Sourabaya.—Reuter. - 130 words
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Article100 1941-06-12 10 ’—Reuter R.A.F. Machine Makes Forced Landing London, June 11. T he news of a German plane crash with the crew of five killed in Ireland and of a forced landing of an R.A.F. machine is contained in a statement issued by the Information Ministry, Dublin,’—Reuter - 100 words
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Article83 1941-06-12 10 Talks Regarding U.S. Shipments Suspended London, June 10. From the Labour benches in the House of Commons came a pressing request to the Government not to allow any goods to pass into French North Africa which Mr. Shinwell said was in fact enemy territory. The83 words
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Article21 1941-06-12 10 Washington, June 11. President Roosevelt has asked Congress to appropriate $100,075,000 to buy 26 addi-21 words
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275 1941-06-12 10 —Reuter Planning Can Be Fortified London, June 11 Despite the smallness of wartime newspapers, the national morn ing newspapers carried Mr. Churchill’s speech in the House of Commons yesterday in great length. The debate did not originate in a spirit of light-minded carping, says—Reuter - 275 words
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Article684 1941-06-12 10 VILLAGE OF QHLARE ABOUT TO FALL Fantastic Position Of Fighting “Friendly Enemy" London, June 11 (By Desmond Tighe, Reuter’s special correspondent with the British Imperial Forces in Syria). At the time of writing, noon on Monday, the second day of the Allied entry into Syria,684 words
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Advertisement52 1941-06-12 10 the ben line FAR EAST SERVICE FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO.. Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. Turns philF” line (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight. Passage, and other Information please apply to 80USTEAD CO.. LTD.. Agents Penang Telephone52 words
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Article94 1941-06-12 11 C. Poniuidurai Beats Capt. Smith Kuala Lumpur, June 11. iet> were played in the Selangor Cn ur Lawn Tennis Championships .njjay the result being: MEN’S SINGLES C. ponnudurai beat Capt. C. A. ftoi'h 6-3, 6-3. MEN’S DOUBLES Loke Yaik Kwai and Loke Yaik Heng beat L. M.94 words
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Article134 1941-06-12 11 Modern Daily News Team fo Visit Bukit Junun The Modern Daily News Basket Ball Team will visit Bukit Junun on June 15. They will meet the Seow Ewe Team of Bukit Junun in a charity match in aid c: the China Distress Relief Fund, at 4 pjn. the134 words
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Article113 1941-06-12 11 .—Reuter. F.A. Decision To Award Trophies London, June 11. For next season’s football, trophies will again be awarded. The Management Committee of the Football Association have decided to restore such awards. They will give trophies for winners of the North and South Regional Championships while a new.—Reuter. - 113 words
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1111 1941-06-12 11 are conferred on Mr. Justice Poyser, Chief Justice, F.M.S. and His Highness Tunku Badlishah, Re7-^ e dah, by His Majesty the King on the occasion of is birthday. Below are brief sketches of the careers of recipients of honours: Nir Kenneth Poyser, K.B. Sir Kenneth1,111 words
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480 1941-06-12 11 The Muslims Recreation Club held the Chinese Recreation Club to a draw in an interesting First Division soccer match on the Victoria Green yesterday, the result being 3 —3. The game was played at a fairly fast pace throughout and was one480 words
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Article295 1941-06-12 11 Fixtures For Next Sunday The following are the fixtures in the Penang Novices and Junior Badminton Championships for Sunday, June 15, at the Fiee School Hall. 10 a.m. Oh Kim Leng vs S. M. Yusoff (Novices' singles semi-final). 10.20 Loh Kah Kheng vs S. A. Lee. 10.40295 words
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Article136 1941-06-12 11 A.C.S. Score Runaway Win Over Old Boys The Anglo-Chinese School scored a runaway victory of four goals to nil in their soccer encounter aga’nst the Old Boys for the Ong Kee Yearn Challenge Cup on the Suffolk Ground. Ayer Itam Road yesterday afternoon. The School136 words
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Article90 1941-06-12 11 Statistics 3—l Viclory In Soccer Friendly In a friendly match of soccer, the Combined Banks defeated the Statistics by three goals to one played on the Dato Kramat Ground yesterday evening. The Statistics opened the scoring through Teik Lee, the left-winger, who ran speedily along the line90 words
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Article99 1941-06-12 11 —Reuter. Ben Simon Knocks Out Tamalonis New York, June 10. When Ben Simon faced Joe Louis last March he was regarded a s just another victim, but he put up such a fine fight, carrying the champion for thirteen rounds, that he was promised a return fight later. Simon—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article96 1941-06-12 11 Schedule Of Racng FIRST DAY—SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Horses Class 2 Div. I—5J furs. Horses Class 2—9 furs. Horses Class 4 Divs. 1,2, 3, 4 5—6 fur Horse Cass 4—9 furs. SECOND DAY—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Horses Class 2 Divs. 2 3—s£ furs. Horses Class 4—Divs. 3 4—51 furs.96 words
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373 1941-06-12 11 Saturday’s “Malaya” Cup Match Between Perak Selangor At Ipoh IVTOW that the South China Athletic Association footballers have concluded their stay in Ipoh, the main interest of soccer enthusiasts will be focussed on the “Malaya” Cup match between Perak and Selan gor on Saturday at the Jalan Abdul Jalil ground.373 words
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Article52 1941-06-12 11 P.S.C. vs Ghigor Sergeants* Mess At Western Road at 5.15 p.m. tomorrow. P.S.C.:—V. L. F. Davin; J. T. Horsburgh, W. G. S. Wilson; I. D. V. Mitchell, D. Mclntosh, R. J. S. Franks; J. Wilson H. S. Thomas, T. M. Clark, A. H. Dowling, G. T. Cameron. Referee:—-Mr. A.52 words
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Article87 1941-06-12 11 Peuang Police To Meet Kedah Police The Penang Police will meet the Kedah State Police in an annual soccer match tor the Clayton Cup on the Westiands School ground at 5.15 p.m. today. The Kedah State Police defeated the Penang police by the solitary goal of the87 words
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Advertisement193 1941-06-12 11 11 This mrgrt seem an extraordinary ttatament, but there atj fur coats» and fur coats. It all depends the sort of a fur coat you are referring t». Wt don’t say that she does not want a Mink. Caricuie, or Seal coat, but we do say that she does not193 words
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615 1941-06-12 12 NO FREEDOM WITHOUT VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACIES Message From Women Of Britain To Women Of India —Reuter. London, June 11. The following message has been addressed to Indian women over the signatures of Lady Violet Bonham-Carter, Dame Elizabeth Cadbury, Miss Thelma Cazalet, M.P., Mrs.—Reuter. - 615 words
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Article221 1941-06-12 12 26 Chinese Plead Guilty Fifteen Chinese appeared before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Penang Third Court yesterday on a charge of gambling in a common gaming house in Jahudi Road. All pleaded guilty. Inspector Choo Kok Weng stated that he raided the house and found that gambling221 words
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425 1941-06-12 12 Reuter. All Records Smashed In May London, June 11. The Wall Street Journal in an article on plane production reports that manu-i facturers of higher-powered aircraft engines smashed all records in the month of May in uuput power plants. Unofficial estimates indicate that the threeReuter. - 425 words
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135 1941-06-12 12 N.Z. CASUALTIES IN GREECE CRETE 11,180 Evacuated And 5,350 Missing Wellington, June 11. Definite figures of New Zealand strength and casualties in the fighting in Greece and Crete were given in Parliament here today by the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Nash. He stated that 16,530 New Zealander? were sent to135 words
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Article84 1941-06-12 12 New Soviet Commissar Of Armaments Moscow, June 11 “Inability to fulfil his duties” is given in a decree of the Supreme Soviet Council for General Blvanmikov, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party from the post of Commissar of Armaments. M. D. F. Custimov has been84 words
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364 1941-06-12 12 At the Cinemas “Arizona,” now showing at the Queen s, is an epic as pictures go, and if you like your entertainment rough, you will love this vigorous outdoor drama. It deals with the banditry business in the America of the ’sixties. I’m not sure that364 words
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Article144 1941-06-12 12 .—Reuter. Premier Acknowledges Desirability London, June 11. The desii ibiliry of an Imperial Conference and a meeting of Dominions Prime Ministers in London was acknowledged in the House of Commons by Mr. Churchill. He sa d that he would warmly wel come such .a meet ng, but it.—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article110 1941-06-12 12 —Reuter. Further Progress Made In Abyssinia London, June 11 It Is learned in London that there have been more air raids on Tobruk and activity in the Halfaya area has been greater than usual. The British forces in Abyssinia have made little further progress—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article71 1941-06-12 12 .—Reuter. Mr. Menzies To Make Announcement Melbourne, June 11. A complete war footing for the Australian nation is expected to be announced by the Prime Minister who will bioadcast. His speech will be broadcast from 125 stations and on short wave. Recordings for broadcasting will be.—Reuter. - 71 words
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107 1941-06-12 12 Reuter. Lond.cn, June 11. Lambert Simnel retained the position of favourite for the Derby, being quoted at 4 to at the call-over at the Victoria Club today. Apart from Chateau Larose’s improved position, new at 10 to 1 following his Newbury win, a featureReuter. - 107 words
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Article191 1941-06-12 12 —Reuter. Warning By Lord Beaverbrook London, June 11 “We have every reason to expect increased bomber attacks but we are prepared for them with increased and improved defences,” stated the former Minister for Aircraft Production. Lord Beaverbrook, speaking today for the first t<me in the’—Reuter. - 191 words
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Article53 1941-06-12 12 —Reuter London, June 11. Lady Astor recalled in the House of Commons on Tuesday that recently a man at blitzed Bristol was asked by an American visitor, “How long do you think you can take it?" The man looked up and replied. ‘‘One week longer’—Reuter - 53 words
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Article60 1941-06-12 12 —Reuter. Big Boxing Tournament Promoted By Muldoon London, June 11 Jchn Muldoon is promoting a big boxing tournament on June 12 when the main bout will be between Ernie Roderick. British welterweight champion, and Jack Kid" Berg. Muldoon is an Air Force aircraftsman and only special leave—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article88 1941-06-12 12 ’—Reuter. R.A.F. Retaliation For Raid On Haifa London, June 11 R.A.F. bombers followed the last of the raiders back to the German controlled base at Aleppo, announced the R.A.F. Middle East Headquarters on Tuesday night. They retaliated, swiftly bombmg aircraft on the ground and the’—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article181 1941-06-12 12 To Celebrate Nawab’s Anniversary Bhopal, June 11. The anniversary of the accession of the ruler of Bhopal was celebrated by special efforts to give an additional fillip to the State’s war contributions and the Nawab’s War Purposes Fund. Bhopal’s war effort hitherto includes a Bhopal Flight181 words
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Article141 1941-06-12 12 The Penang Sports Club will play two matches over the week-end, the “A” team playing the Indian Association on Saturday afternoon and the first team against the C.R.C. on Sunday. P.S.C. “A” on Saturday, 14th June, 1941 at 2.15 p.m.: H. L. Barry, W. F. Fletcher,141 words
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Article73 1941-06-12 12 .—Reuter Cheerful Sentiment Maintained London, June 11. The Stock Exchange was generally firm, the sentiment continuing cheerful on Mr. Churchills speech and Syrian progress. Moderate business was recorded in gilt-edged and the leading industrials while Cape demand continued for Kaffirs. Diamonds were also good. De Beers being quoted.—Reuter - 73 words
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Article68 1941-06-12 12 .—Reuter. Daylight Attack By R.A.F. London, June 11. Continuing the daylight offensive against German coastal targets and enemy shipping begun on March 12 and carried on since whenever weather conditions permitted, British aircraft today bombed the mole at Zeebrugge and the docks at Ymuiden. They also sank.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article59 1941-06-12 12 .—Reuter. Dissolution Approved By National Council London, June 11. The Swiss National Council has approved by 58 votes to three an Act dissolving the Communist Party, says the Swiss radio. In a debate preceding the vote soine Socialist Deputies described the act as unconstitutional, while others.—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article53 1941-06-12 12 —Reuter. Admitted By Italian High Command London, June 11. An Italian High Command communique claims the further shelling of British positions where bombers also caused fires and explosions. It also claims that German planes attacked Mersa Matruh. During the last two nights British planes bombed the island—Reuter. - 53 words
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Advertisement57 1941-06-12 12 NOTICE Rubber Dealers in the Islands of Singapore and Penang are reminded that coupons issued for the first and second quarters 1941 expire on 30th June, 1941, and any such coupons delivered to the Rubber Control Office after 3.30 p.m. on 30th June, 1941, will not be accepted. H. NORTH-HUNT,57 words
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