Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 August 1941
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Title Section21 1941-08-07 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST' EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED BfiiLV >o."186. Vol. XCLX. THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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295 1941-08-07 1 reports hushed up BY TOKIO Japan Warned Not To Overstep Limits I S. AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ADMIRAL TOYODA Tokio, August 7. DEPORTS that Thailand has concentrated tanks V along the Thai-Indo-Ch ina border are hushed up by the Tokyo press. On the other handReuter - 295 words
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Article118 1941-08-07 1 grad and still less, Moscow.—Reuter. London, August 7. 'HE Polish General Anders has been appointed to command dish, forces in Russia, Reuter learns. In September 1939, General AnJ‘Fs was commanding the Polish ax airy Regiment. He was subsetUeiiUv made a prisoner of war by Russians. Now he hasgrad and still less, Moscow.—Reuter. - 118 words
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Article, Illustration411 1941-08-07 1 Moscow, Aug. 7. A SOVIET communique states; "Our troops fougit stub* 2 bornly yesterday in the Lex helm, Bielaya. Tserkov and Estonian sectors.’ The Moscow radio today Quotes statements by German prisoners to the effect that when Germany attacked Russia, German soldiers were told—-E O.W. - 411 words
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Article104 1941-08-07 1 —BOW. To Be Recognised As Soon As Possible London, August 6. The Foreign Secretary informed a Parliamentary questioner that the British Government had made it clear that it is their intention to recognise the independence of Ethiopia as soon as the military situation permitted and such recognition—BOW. - 104 words
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323 1941-08-07 1 Washington., Augusr th r |’HE reported meeting of Mr. Churchill and President Roosevelt is the chief topic of conversation again todaj” but no light has been shed by any official here to illuminate the tnysferj. No curtain of secrecy has ever—Reuter. - 323 words
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Article237 1941-08-07 1 —Reuter ‘’Times” Explains: Sequel To Turkish Irriiatidu London, August 6 The irritation expressed in massage from Turkey over phrases used foy "Tin Times” leading article on August 1 i c followed today by a paragraph in which “The Times’’ diplomatic corresnoi: dent goes into more detail.—Reuter - 237 words
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Article47 1941-08-07 1 —Reuter. For British Forces In Middle East London, Aug. 6. An outward air mail service to British Forces in the Middle East is expected to be started shortly. This announcement was made by the Assistant Postmaster General in the House of Commons today.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article43 1941-08-07 1 Melbourne, Aug. 7. Re-organisation of the Royal Australian Air Force to provide for all possible war time emergencies and the creation of (new operational commands for all strategical requirements were aamounced yesterday by Mr. McEwen, the Commonwealth Air Minister.43 words
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Article103 1941-08-07 1 —Reuter. Formation Of Free French Corps London, Aug. 5. A Free French Parachute Corps, it can now be revealed, has been formed of officers and men of General De Gaulles troeps in Britain. They can be used rs an independent corns or in conjunction with British formations. Every man—Reuter. - 103 words
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167 1941-08-07 1 R.A.F. South Africans Busy In Cyrenaica Cairo, Aug. 7. A BRITISH R.A.F. Middle East communique issued on Wednesday states: “Bomber aircraft of the R.A.F. and South African Air Force made a series of attacks on landing grounds and other military objectives in Cyrenaica during Monday night. ’—Reuter. Bombs were seen’—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article66 1941-08-07 1 .—Reuter. 4 London, August 7j MOR G Axis radio announcements today arc Admiral Darlan’s visit to Paris to "confer with German quarters cm outstanding questions” and the departure from Rome of Dr. Clodius, chief of the Economic section of the German Foreign Office. It is stated.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article51 1941-08-07 1 —Reuter. Vichy, Aug. 7. qpHE French reply to America’s request for a clarification of F rance’s policy on Empire defence has lieen handed to Admiral Leahy. It states: “It outlines the guiding principles of French policy on the lines defined by Admiral Darlan and General’—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article420 1941-08-07 1 —Reuter .S. Press Comment On ar Situation London, Aug. 6 The “San Frincisco Chronicle’’ of July 33 states: "Peace with Hitler is impossible. Peace does not exist for him and his people is far from realising what he has taken away from them peace with Hitler!—Reuter - 420 words
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169 1941-08-07 1 London, August 7. QUESTIONED on Syria in th*» Commons today, Mr. Anthony Eden said the British Government had no knowledge of any declaration bv General Catroux that until every part of Syria was in full occupation bv Free French forces, it would be impossible toReuter. - 169 words
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Article36 1941-08-07 1 .—Reuter. Zurich, Aug. 5 The Milan correspondent of the “Neuezuercher Zeitung" says the Italian budge; for the year beginning July 1 provides 1,000,000 lire for relief for needy families of men mobilised in Italy.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Advertisement16 1941-08-07 1 but ter IUL d m ffi «la v for over 25 VERRS unvfiavmu EXCELLEnCE j in16 words
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Advertisement74 1941-08-07 1 "U— 1 L ll ■■■J™ 16 HOURS ENERGY 8 HOURS SOUND REST I Agents; G. H. SLOT A Co., Ltd. DESTROY PRICES WHITE ANTS Sets liefilh- Scientifically. ulrge for godown», i I TJ S F factories, ceolle- Lines, etc. $22.50 SIRJW) 1 < SMALL for indi- vidua] householders 7JW 3.5074 words
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1950 1941-08-07 2 MR. ATTLEE OPENS COMMONS DEBATE ON THE WAR House Cheers Tribute To Russian Arms And Courage London, Aug. 6. RESPITE official Japanese protestations that their motives were purely defensive the British Government were maintaining the utmost vigilance, especially in view of the fact thatto establish a world oi peavc, and social justice, (loud cheeifo ter. - 1,950 words
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843 1941-08-07 2 Russians Report Fighting In Smolensk Section Moscow, August 6 A midday Soviet communique states During the night of August 5, our troops continued fighting in the directions of Kholm, Smolensk, Belaya-Tserkov and in the Estonian sector ot the front. In other directions and sectors of—Reuter - 843 words
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392 1941-08-07 2 .—Reuter New Troops In I Thousands Saigon, August o A superficial lull continues to reign in the Southern Indo-China political at’mosphere as the Japanese disembaikiations tax the port facilities to the I utmost and an unceasing stream of truck convoys stream westward. Almost the whole.—Reuter - 392 words
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Article63 1941-08-07 2 —Reuter. Australia Will See More Of Them Brisbane. August 6. “You are likely to see more of the United States Navy while the war lasts.” Rear-Admiral Taffinder, commanding the United States cruisers here, told reporters on Wednesday morning. “The warships are not likely to visit’—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article23 1941-08-07 2 Reuter. London, 4 Uo The damaged Genna-?^. ship, Scharnhorst, has to Brest where she has undoubtedly f nr Reuter.Reuter. - 23 words
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124 1941-08-07 2 —Reuter. Assurances Not Valid Hinting that Vichy’s assuring she will not deliver the North Af bases to Germany are not valid circumstances, the Vichy corre SD o n of the “Tribune de Geneve’ to echo the official Vichy declares: “If the Nazi menace S’—Reuter. - 124 words
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197 1941-08-07 2 ,—Reuter. SEVERE DAMAGE’ CAUSED London, August d Details of the R.A.F.’s attacks or Germany on Tuesday night are giva in the following British Air Ministry communique: “In a gale last night, 8 large force of aircraft of the Bomber Command attacked objectives ai Mannheim.,—Reuter. - 197 words
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Article33 1941-08-07 2 —Reuter. Washington, Aug. 6 Mr. Cordell Hull stated that Japanese intentions towards Thailand and the South-West Pacific were a matter of increasing concern to the United States Government.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article129 1941-08-07 2 —Reuter. British Policy Over Thailand Made Clear London. Aug. 6 Any nation which would threaten the independence and of Thailand would be a matter of immediate concern to Britain, more particularly as a threat against the security 0 gapore, said Mr. Eden in the House of.—Reuter. - 129 words
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Advertisement97 1941-08-07 2 K DEFY NATURE I h for Constipation loads to endless trouble Nature has devreed that the Bowel- «•hall operate regularly—at least once a day. Defiance or neglect of this law leads to mam kinds of suffering, including Headaches, Bad Breath, Biliousness, Indigestion. Pimples, etc. Constipation also makes you look and97 words
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474 1941-08-07 3 TRADE TALKS <C\’TATIVES of primary in-i ’come the announcement j du > mon wealth delegation will, tb»t 8 states to discuss trade two countries and England, brt< eer J e lorn j n g Herald. sth w which the delegation will I lieved to include474 words
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261 1941-08-07 3 London. I N R A.F pilot who became engaged 1 recently learnt that he has been Raided the George Medal for saving comrades from a blazing plane. He became engaged as the result of 8 romantic chance meeting at a dance a the261 words
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Article1044 1941-08-07 3 CAPTAIN BERNARD ACWORTH D. 5.0., B. A - by CAPTAIN BERNARD ACWORTH D. 5.0., B.A. /~YNCE again the Navy and Merchant Navy have, between them, defeated German bombs and bombast. The vast German war-machine, it is true, has for the third time driven a B.E.F. on to, and sometimes into, the sea. Against such1,044 words
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Article956 1941-08-07 3 KARL NOHLE - By KARL NOHLE TN the eerie greyness of early dawn we stood at ease in front of the plane which was to carry us over Belgium, and received final ground instructions. It. was May 15, just four days after our Fuehrer had ordered his armies956 words
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Article1588 1941-08-07 3 Efficient Work By Burma Navy RIGHT from the beginning i t was a day of pleasant surprises. In the first place the unexpected ideal weather which prevailed on that day w as one pleasant surprise, writes a “Rangoon Times” reporter. As I returned home late1,588 words
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Advertisement234 1941-08-07 3 MALO WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES ARE SUCH A GOOD INVESTMENT THAT THEY ARE RATIONED These War Savings Certificates are such a good L<\ T y! investment for the smaller investor that no f(O>\ Iv individual or corporation can invest more than $25,500 in them, Their main attraction, for those who are234 words
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Miscellaneous15 1941-08-07 3 nf /Theatre' z®, I ♦j JI ’I IthePmik™ Lfl MStßrWlrO LI TAKING OVER THE ACT.15 words
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615 1941-08-07 4 Ceremony In Hong Kong TWO Chinese bishops and the Rt Rev. Ronald O. Hall, Bis- hop of Hong 1 Kong, assisted the presiding bishop, the Rt. Rev. S. S. Binstead, of the American Episcopal Church in the Philippine Islands, at the consecration of the Very615 words
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Article263 1941-08-07 4 Series Of Intensive Practices All units of Singapore’s Passive Defence Services will, within the next few weeks, undergo a series of intensive practices which will culminate In a hig programme of ■day and night exercises covering the whole island. Arrangements have been made for various divisions of263 words
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Article156 1941-08-07 4 Well-Known Singapore Families Singapore. Malay royalty attended the first public reception of the double wedding of brothers and sisters of two well-known Ara.b families In Singapore. The couples married according to Mohammedan rites were Syed Mohsein bin Tahar Alsagoff and Sherifah Zein binci Ahmad Alsagoff, and Syed156 words
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Article163 1941-08-07 4 The Maharajah of Patiala, who has arrived in Malaya on a visit to Indian troops stationed in Malaya, will lay the foundation stone of the new Indian troops’ club which Is being built on Raffles Reclamation The ceremony will take place on Saturday. Invitations have already been163 words
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Article258 1941-08-07 4 5,(Kf0,(t00 Plants some 5.000.000 plants are classified and filed in the herbarium of the world’s most famous botanical gardens now celebrating their centenary in the midst of the war. The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, covering 290 acres near Richmond on the Thames, sprang from258 words
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Article237 1941-08-07 4 Britons Fired By Will To Survive by a will to win, and a primaeval urge to survive, A the people of Britain were warding off not only the Nazi enemy, but the grim shadow of disease and pestilence. That theory was emphasised by Mr. N. A.237 words
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445 1941-08-07 4 SYDNEY. Clenched fists were raised in the communist salute WHEN 230 MEN AND WOMEN DEMONSTRATED ON BEHALF OF MAX THOMAS AND HORACE RATCLIFF, WTIO ARE DETAINED BY THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES. AND ARE CARRYING OUT A DETERMINED HUNGER STRIKE. Both men have lost 141445 words
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Article133 1941-08-07 4 •4TY/HEN our programme Is completed, the United States will be the best-armed, best-equipped, best-defended nation Ln the world,” the Secretary of the Navy (Colonel Knox) declared recently. He said that the U.S. shipbuilding programme would give the United States a two-ocean navy by 1944, two years133 words
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Article122 1941-08-07 4 Moscow Russian archaeologists nave opened the tomb of Tamerlane the Great or Timur the Lame, the Oriental conqueror. The tomb is in a mosque in Samarkand surmounted by what is possibly the world’s most perfect blue-tiled cupola, and is covered by the largest single slab122 words
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801 1941-08-07 4 IT is no coincidence that two engineers are members of China’s wartime “cabinet.” Under the leadership of Economic Affairs Minister Dr. Wong Wen-hao, famous geologist and metal* lurgist, 10,000 Chinese engineers are engaged in war and other types of industry, in communications, mining801 words
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Advertisement409 1941-08-07 4 The greatest invention of the past 15 years is in this Toothbrush EH%P|*Em ftel bristle brush uas SggiPgLa* Wisdom toothbrush u 'c f .ea after 70,000 with nvlontxfti was still iik? aftfi why wisdom is the NEW LEADER JpHE greatest invention of become the leader almon I the past 15409 words
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94 1941-08-07 5 150 Chinese Go On Strike A dispute over increase in wages has led to a strike of about 150 Chinese coolies engaged in loading sago sacks along Weld Quay yesterday. Members of the Penang Chinese Sago Merchants’ Association, the employers have appointed seven representati\ es94 words
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423 1941-08-07 5 Journey By Boat And Elephant Kuala Kangsar. Y A.M Raja Di-Hilir will be leaving for Grik on August 19. io open a new mosque at Temengor, an isolated Malay kampong. n<»ar the Perak hor- der. The journey to the kampong will entail travelling by423 words
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Article505 1941-08-07 5 Diplomat On Measures To Safeguard Far East “Today the I nited States and China find themselves with common political ideals and international viewpoints. Together they stand on the democratic front against aggression and international lawlessness.' declared Dr. Frank Woodrow. an American diplomat, who was passing through Penang505 words
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Article82 1941-08-07 5 Burglary In Singora Lane Reported Jewellery t alued at more than 52.000 is reported to have been stolen from a Chinese residence in Singora Lane which was broken info in the early hours of yesterday morning. The jewellery, consisting of bangles, ear-rings set with diamonds. gold82 words
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Article156 1941-08-07 5 Au anonymous donation of $2OO from Peril** is the outstanding feature «>f the War Fund contribution* acknowledged today. j The total in North Malaya stands at $1,531,921.47 made up cf Penang $976,051.07 and Perak $555.870.40. Previously acknowledged $975.799.87 Asiatic staff of Luhok Segintah Estate156 words
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Article537 1941-08-07 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mi Ho Ah Loke arrived here by plane yesterday afternoon and is leav- ing for Bangkok by air on Friday morning Messrs. E. Hardman and C.R. Thurstan have been appointed memhprs of th» Fraser’s Hill Sanitary’ Board The Controller of Rubber announces that the estimated export of dry537 words
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Advertisement142 1941-08-07 5 IgOMINC I Peiui/iil' s Biggest Iwnofion in 5 years. L MONO !A Mohammedan Negro yo^'- 13 -ponder for Singapore’s ■x 1 1 1 weight Crown I I 3 jA I wBI f W- I i I I V wfe I < I I tt If B It I JOI l)l\MONI>142 words
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Miscellaneous241 1941-08-07 5 OPENS TODAY WITH 3 SHOW'S AT i 3 p.m. 9 6.13 9.30 p.m. The Outotanding Navy Comedj’ of the Year A Sailor Boy’s Romance Runs Into Storm on Shore Leave In A Hilarious Comedy As Rowdy As You Could Want And Funnier Than You’d Believe THE FUN BEGINS when sailor’s241 words
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Miscellaneous66 1941-08-07 5 MAJESTIC LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY 3. 6.30 9.30 p.m. The .Most Entertaining Chinese Historical Dramatic Hit Ever Scrocn+Hi The Chinese Screen’s Greatest Character Actor ONG GUAN LEONG IN CHEN SZE MEI’ With Full English Sub-Titles TOMORROW AT 3. 6.15 A 9.34) P.M A ?o<omouni Picture with 0 Albert Dekker, Janice66 words
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Miscellaneous418 1941-08-07 5 I 'Nk j MAIN GATE 11» CENTS. .S w —g —“j S' W V D Jt/ U FUN FROLIC 'fateHAlSi fT A 1 PARK M»»™ rm JjEreMMwl TV in A V TFIPIVi? QITPkWZQ THURSDAY 7th AUGUST 1941. Owinr to mur Week-end Booking off VFr DJYit I fU.l\ I 1 CANTONESE418 words
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Article497 1941-08-07 6 TF reports of a Churchill-Roose--1 velt conference are true, it would be impossible to mistake the significance of this momentous meeting between the world’s two greatest democratic leaders. No doubt they will have a great deal to talk about; certain it is that vital decisions will be497 words
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Article411 1941-08-07 6 Malay Mail. XV HAT’ we have maintained all along and still maintain, is that the present War Tax Ordinance was intended more to establish a principle than to raise money for contribution to the war effort. It was kept very mild in the hope that members of theMalay Mail. - 411 words
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Article222 1941-08-07 6 (To the Editor, “Pinang Gazette”). Sir, This lust for power and resorting to the sword to attain their end on the part of the German rulers, is nothing new. It is a sacred legacy bequeathed to the subsequent rulers by their predecessors. For the last three quarters222 words
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Article288 1941-08-07 6 Quiet Little Show “Margarine for 1942 is planned now.” Headline. T7OR those who have never been privileged to see margarine planned, here is a brief description of the ceremony: At the hour appointed for the planning the doors of the Margarine Planning Board are flung open and288 words
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Article752 1941-08-07 6 Thursday, August 7. statesmen are still warning Japan against any further action in the Far East. T ATEST to express such a warning is Secretary of State Cordell Hull who made it clear yesterday that any Japanese move into Thailand would be considered a752 words
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Advertisement277 1941-08-07 6 GOLD CUFF LINKS AND STUDS Also Onyx Whitegold Full Suite Sets.j THE MOST SUITABLE AND LASTING GIFT FOR MEN. THEY '1 ADD AN AIR OF DISTINCTION TO THE WELL DRESSED MALE. a p Sil VA E (INCORPORATED IN CEYLON) SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH fIBWmHWmMWMHMMBWMMMWWMBMMMTBiI' »i I llirWMiliniiCTnn-IMFnMC I iK.tiW.i IIIAWTFIIIHI iiinniwnw277 words
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Advertisement28 1941-08-07 6 «■■■■■■■■■MMMMMMHMaMHMfIMMMIK CUT CUTTING COSTS WITH 1 I POWER A HAND I HACK SAW BLADES FRAMES I BRITISH SAWS OF UNEXCELLED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY. Amenta HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD.28 words
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Advertisement86 1941-08-07 6 VISION A second’s thought will tell you why you should take care of your eyes they are the only pair you will aver possess. The right time to take care of your sight, is before it begins to let you down. Be on the alert for the smallest sign of86 words
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Miscellaneous124 1941-08-07 6 Around The Town QUEEN’S CINEMA: “Green Archer” with Victor Jury and Iris Meredith. 2 and 8 p.m. I REX CINEMA: “The Navy Steps Out" with George Murphy and Lucille Ball. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA: “All Baba and the 40 Thieves.” 5.45 and 9.30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA: “The124 words
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Article, Illustration1012 1941-08-07 7 STRONG CALL TO ASIATICS TO SERVE COUNTRY More Reinforcements Equipment As Danger Increases (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. cannot urge too strongly the necessity for both military and civil defence services to be kept at a high state of readiness continually/ 7 said Lieut.-General1,012 words
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Article217 1941-08-07 7 Jewe Ilery Worth $1,353 Involved Bail in the sum of $l,OOO was allowed by Mr. B. F. Bridge in the Third Court this morning to Ismail bin Abdul Rahman who was charged with housebreaking at Singora Lane and theft of three brooches set with diamonds, valued at $5OO,217 words
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Article167 1941-08-07 7 12 Months’ Sentence Passed For Breach Sentence of 12 months’ rigorous im- prisonment was imposed by Mr. B. F. Bridge in the Third Court this morning on Lim Cheng Teng, who was convicted !on his plea of guilty to a charge of criminal breach of trust167 words
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Article106 1941-08-07 7 Home Nursing Exam. Results The following women have passed in the Home Nursing Examination held at the General Hospital, Penang on July 31, 1941: Mrs. S. Boyd Walker, Miss Lee Guat Keong, Mrs. R. Nesfield, Miss Cheah Shing Jing, Mrs. H. Gachnang, Miss Teh Poy Lan,106 words
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Article289 1941-08-07 7 Ex-Ipoh A.C.S. Student Ipoh. Mr. and Mrs. D. Johns were host and hostess at a tea-party given last Saturday at the May-Fair Hotel in honour of their son, Mr. Fred A. Johns, who has passed the "Electrical Engineer’s” examination held recently. Mr. Fred Johns was an289 words
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101 1941-08-07 7 CAPTURED ITALIAN STRENGTHEN MALAYA'S rpHE Libyan campaign has had a direct result on Malaya by supplying considerable numbers of captured Italian Breda guns, complete with large supplies of ammunition. These are fairly light mobile pieces, designed for anti-tank and anti-aircraft use. Although we have ample supplies of our own guns,101 words
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Article68 1941-08-07 7 To-night on the Esplanade from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. March The Vanished Army Alford Overture Rule Britannia Schindelmeisser Selection More Melodious Memories Finck Waltz Beautiful Danube Strauss Humorous Variations Three Blind Mice Lotter Two Fox Trots, (a) On A Little Bamboo Bridge Sherman (b) South Of68 words
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Article96 1941-08-07 7 Ipoh. While two of his compatriots got away. Karchang, a Tamil juvenile, was caught by the police and produced before Mr. P.F.Y. Radcliffe, Ipoh First Magistrate, yesterday, to answer a charge of theft of petrol from car PK 8544 which was parked in a96 words
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Article398 1941-08-07 7 MARKET MURDER TRIAL Evidenct* that he saw fifth accused, Majid, take somei. from the fold at his waist, raise his hand above his head a k bring it down on the shoulder of his father-in-law, Seeni, who cried out “I’m dying, I’m dying,” was given by a young Indian Mohammedan,398 words
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Article302 1941-08-07 7 INTEREST-FREE LOANS TO GOVT. The Accountant-General, S.S. (Mr. W.C. Hodges), advises that the Colony Government has sent to the Imperial Government a sum of $73,943.22 (£8,667. 14s. 6d.), being its second remittance of interest-free loans made by residents of Malaya to the Imperial Government for the302 words
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93 1941-08-07 7 Ipoh. The following are additional contributions to the above fund. Already acknowledged $5,219.38 Perak Ching Yoon Wooi Koon 5.00 A.R.P. Wardens of Sector 8 36.00 Mr. Chin Thin Yee 1,125.85 $6,386.23 Mr. Chin Thin Yee's most generous donation is to cover the cost93 words
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158 1941-08-07 7 RETIRED ARMY OFFICERS RESPOND TO APPEAL rpWO retired Indian Army officers are among those who have already sent to the Indian Troops Entertainment Committee donations towards the fund for the erection on Raffles Reclamation of a central club house for the Indian troops stationed158 words
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Article50 1941-08-07 7 A First Aid Class for ladies is in the course of formation, and those ladies who are interested and would like to join, are asked to send in their names and addresses to The Hon. Asst. Secretary, St. John Ambulance Association, No. 9 Beach Street, Penang.50 words
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Advertisement170 1941-08-07 7 OVEF 1,000 KILLED This has nothing to do with war casualties, but represents the number of chickens slaughtered daily at the modern factory of the Malayan Products Canning Co., Ltd. Over 1,000 chickens a day I —ample proof of the popularity of Mapro’s Chicken curry, stew and roast. And there170 words
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Article298 1941-08-07 8 Rubber Statistical Report (Jan.-June) The permissible exportable allowance for both the first and second quarters. was 100% of basic quota. The Malayan permissible exportaole amount for the period under review was 324,000 tons, less 18,395 tons, which were over exported during the previous year, against which it298 words
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Article96 1941-08-07 8 At a meeting of the Board of The United Sua Betong Rubber Estates Ltd. held on June 10 it wa s decided to re commend the undermentioned dividend: Final on ordinary stock 9 per cent. Actual (Is. 9. 6d. per £1 Unit) less in come tax96 words
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Article110 1941-08-07 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON •■Forward” i256 10 SINGAPORE 1259 15 0 BuXss done 32 25 32 62 PENANG: SpOt $132.25 RUBBER; LONDON Fo™ard” B WTone 1’ 9 16d 13 9,16(1. SINGAPORE y steadv “SpOt” OO RO PENANG: 8 580 38 5 1 8 SpOt 38 58c 38110 words
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Article485 1941-08-07 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 7th August, 1941. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 2/9 3/0 5 0 Austral Amal. 6/10« 7.14 £1 Austral Malay 36/6 37/6c s'o Ayer Hitam 18/6 19/6 $1 Aver Weng .724 .774 £1 Bangrin Tin 13/0 14/0485 words
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Article237 1941-08-07 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 105 1.10 Alor Gajah .75 .80 Amal Malay 1-574 1.621 Ayer Hitam -85 .90 Ayer Molek 1.10 1.15 Ayer Panas 1-071 1.121 Bassett 38 .41 Batu Lin tang 1-01 1.04 Bedford -874 .90 Benta -924 .97 J Borelli 1-30 1.35 Broga -57 J .60 Brunei237 words
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Article356 1941-08-07 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A£l Austral N. Z. Ord 22/0 23/0 $2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.671 1.721 $2 Alex. Brick 7*% Pref 2.071 2.121 $5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £Bl £9 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 16/0 16/6 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref 19/6 20/3356 words
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Article108 1941-08-07 8 MINING Dividend Books close Payable Austral Malay Sd. and 9d. Bonus Austral Amal 3d. and lj Bonus Batu Selangor 12/16.8.41 20.8.41 Kampong Katnuntini 3d. Bonus 9d. 12/22.8.41 22.8.41 Murai 20% Int. (,12c.) 12.8.41 15.8.41 Petaling Tin 25% mt. 28.7.41 9.8.41 Pun ®®h 9d. and Bonus 3d.108 words
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1265 1941-08-07 8 Motor Firm Manager Who Could Not Now Drive Ipoh. Mr. John Ratcliffe, Manager Borneo Motors Limited, Ipoh Branch, claimed $20,000 general damages and $6OO special damages from Hu Kin Nam, an Ipoh land owner, in a civil suit before the Hon. Mr. Justice Murray-Aynsley, in1,265 words
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Article69 1941-08-07 8 Penang. August 6. 1941. (By 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 1/8 Hongkong Demand 53 9/16 Shanghai Demand 11 9/16 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand Demand 2/10 7/869 words
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Article123 1941-08-07 8 Penang. Wednesday The share market encountered amount cf >elling in all 3ci 3, many instances prices were marked do lower. Buyers were hoidii n lrkl time, and business was restr < te 1 at gible. In the Dollar Section tb- ■>. counters have more st the Australian123 words
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Article16 1941-08-07 8 Statistics for the month of July 317.69 piculs Yardaet 74.G00 ’Th Hours run 33116 words
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Article20 1941-08-07 8 Statistics for the month of Juk omni 577 piculs, Yardage 163,000 cub yai I Hours rm. 461 il20 words
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Advertisement79 1941-08-07 8 —N K S GOLD A,so OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the 1 progress of economic developments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. r The Indian Overseas Bank.79 words
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Advertisement160 1941-08-07 8 »f s H f Zc V ■'■a' 4-j 1 r W' l «■Hr fl 'A THAT’S DANGIEROUS BLEEDING GUMS! —that’s the firsi sign that your teeth are in danger, the first sign of gum-rot (pyorrhoea: and gumbleeding (gingivitis). These are the diseases which so often result in the extraction ot160 words
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Article343 1941-08-07 9 Gaol For Chinese Youth A young Chinese named Lim Ah Heng, who was charged in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court before Mr. R C Redman with the theft of a tennis racauet belonging to Mr E Strickland was found guilty after evidence was heard. The accused had343 words
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244 1941-08-07 9 Sir Harry Brown, Co-ordinator General of Public Works, is also to be Director of War Organisation of Industry, working in association with the Minister for War Organisation of Industry, Mr. Spooner, says the Sydney Morning Herald. Announcing the appointment the Prime Minister, Mr.244 words
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206 1941-08-07 9 New York. A MERIT AN correspondents report from Cairo that war materials from ..Al the United States are beginning to flow into Egypt in a steady stream, with American ships arriving at the rate of one a day. The Cairo correspondent of the206 words
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Article242 1941-08-07 9 Sydney. The people of Sydney should pray not for rain, but for the enlightenment of the Water Board to the urgent need for bringing Snowy River water into Sydney water-mains, the Bishop of Goulburn, Dr. Burgmann, said. He was commenting on the request by the242 words
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174 1941-08-07 9 Sydney. Prisoners of war will in no circumstances be put to work in competition with Australian labour This was emphasised by the Minister for the Army, Mr. Spender. “That is not merely my own view in the matter,” said Mr. Spender. “It is174 words
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181 1941-08-07 9 Batavia. REGARDING the economic measures against Japan, the Nieuws van den Dag states that at the moment it is very difficult to ascertain exactly what will be the consequences of the measures announced by Dr. van Mook, Director of the Department of Economics. to181 words
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Article271 1941-08-07 9 THURSDAY, 7TH AUGUST 1941 Postage Latest Time of Destination Letters Postcards Superscription Posting at Penang per oz. each Ordinary Ragn s INTERNAL MALAYAN SERVICE Ipoh, K. Lumpur Wearne’s Air August 7th inst. Singapore 16 05 Service p.m. 12.45 p.m. AFRICA AH destinations 50 .25 8.0 aC. Thurs. 7th271 words
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Advertisement9 1941-08-07 9 r> H HENDRY igfe" JEWELLER K. LUMPUR PENANG SINGAPORE9 words
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Miscellaneous2210 1941-08-07 9 12.20 p.m. Lunch variety. The Ea? I news. 1.20 Lunch variety (Continued). ■L 2.10 The news. Quotations. 2.20 Close JBr i down. 4.50 Time signal Programme pre- B 0 view. Tea concert. 6.05 Swing music. 635 Radio Oranje. 6.50 The News. French variety. 7.35 Our native citizens. 7.50 Ivor Moreton2,210 words
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Miscellaneous295 1941-08-07 9 peated. 7.30 Selections ‘Sweet Adeline.’ 7.35 For the mariners. 7.50 Close down. 10.50 Time signal. Sextette in E Major Op. 20. 11.3 CF Songs. 11.50 Lunch variety. 1.10 pm. The news. 1.20 The Matinee Ensemble. 2.10 The news and quotations. 2.20 Close down. 4.50 Time signal. Programme preview. Tea concert.295 words
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480 1941-08-07 10 Heavy Losses In Attempts To Pierce Russian Line Moscow, August 6 Red Army units have inflicted heavy losses on the German 16th motorised division operating in the north-west direction. This is announced in a supplement to last night’s Soviet’s communique. It says this division several’—Reuter. - 480 words
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Article36 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. Chicago, August 6. Leaders of 19 railway unions have authorised the taking of striking votes among their 1,200,000 members following the rejection by railway lines of demands for liigher wages—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article78 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. 90 Persons Killed And 160 Injured Cairo, Aug. 5. There was an air raid in the Suez Canal area and some parts of the Delta during last night,” says a Ministry of Interior communique today, “a number of high explosives and incendiaries were dropped—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article131 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. U.S. Faced With Most Pronounced Increase Washington, Aug. 5 Mr. Leon Henderson, Price Administrator, informed the Congress that the United States is faced with the "strongest and mast .oronounced increase in the cost of living even if the Administration’s recent--15 introduced Price Control Bill became law'—Reuter. - 131 words
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812 1941-08-07 10 OUTCOME AWAITED WITH KEEN INTEREST Japan To Present More Demands On Thailand Bangkok, August 6 “Things seem to be going according to plan” is the ironical comment of Thailanders on the situation here. Great importance is attached to the report that the Thai.—Reuter. - 812 words
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Article88 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. Warning Given To Serbs Zurich, Aug. 6. ■The Germans are alarmed by the serious turn that anti-Nazi disorders have taken in Yugoslavia. A threatening proclamation by the German commandant in Belgrade warns Serbs that the “hour is ccming to decide on the rise or final’—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article275 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. Shipping At Tripoli Bombed Cairo, August 5 j The R.A.F. offensive on the night of [August 3/4 are recorded in a n R.A.F. communique. One formation attacked the Port of Derna causing considerable damage and starting a number of fires. Two building s at the.—Reuter. - 275 words
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Article, Illustration60 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. London, Aug. 5 The Queen will broadcast a message to women of America at 7 p.m. G.M.T. on Sunday. The message will be broadcast in the United States by the Columbia, National and Mutual networks. It will be heard in overseas programmes.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article152 1941-08-07 10 Reuter. Belonging To German Army In Flanders Big petrol stores belonging to the German Army have disappeared in the Roulers District in Western Flanders, according to news reaching the Free Belgian News Senice. German authorities are holding a widespread inquiry into the affair. Some arrests are statedReuter. - 152 words
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Article77 1941-08-07 10 .—Reuter. Members Designate Tn London Entertainment London, Aug. 5. Members designate of the Governor General of India Executive Council were entertained by the Government at Claridges Hotel. London, today. Mr. L. S. Amery presided. Members of the United States Civil Defence Mission were guests of the Government.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article224 1941-08-07 10 Heaviest Bombs Dropp e d 0,1 Fr ankf« SEVERE m damage Mannheim, Frankfurt" k”,' 1 and other places in Germany were raided „„7 day night by the R.A F It is learned that the a heim, Frankfurt and r- 0,1 1 conspicuous success, a pt the heaviest bombs was dr224 words
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Article129 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. ARRIVED BY SEAPLANE London, Aug. 6 Two spies, Werner Heinrich Waelti, 35 and Karl Theo Drueke 25 were executed at the Wandsworth Prison at nine o’clock this morning after being tried and convicted under the Treachery Act in 1940. Drueke was a German national and.—Reuter. - 129 words
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Article166 1941-08-07 10 .—Rsuter. Spanish Ship Arrives At Gibraltar Gibraltar, Aug. 6 The Spanish ship “Ciudan de Seville”, (6,100 tons) has arrived in Gibraltar from Barcelona and Valetina with 555 refugees bound for New York. They were Jews from many parts of Europe including Germany, Rumania and Belgium,.—Rsuter. - 166 words
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77 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. Move Following Action Against Japan Chungking, Ahg. 5. Followin’ the United States action in freezing Japanese assets including silk stocks, Chinese silk experts are urging the Government to increase silk production. in China. They aim at an yearly export to the United States of—Reuter. - 77 words
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312 1941-08-07 10 Corruption Of Army Reaching Gigantic Proportions T KT <<o York, August 6 Ihe idea that the Nazi Superman” sums up the characteristic features of the German armed forces is refuted in an article bv M Michael Pobers, Foreign editor of the “Le Jour”—Reuter. - 312 words
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Article65 1941-08-07 10 .—Reuter. U.S. Sending Two Officials To London Washington. Aug. 5. IVo officials of the Department of Agriculture, Mr. Paul Appleby and Mr. R. M Evan+s. will fly to London within a few days to get a firsthand picture of British food requirements and to tell the people.—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article171 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. Important Part Played Britain’s War Slrate» Stockholm. As. The importance of India in strategy is stressed by the i’ Dagbladet” which in referring prominent role of Indian troops J Middle East fighting writes. “Inda production is even more imporar.:: British war effort than the part: by troops.—Reuter. - 171 words
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128 1941-08-07 10 —Reuter. Statement Issucil B) Leading Republic Alexandra Bay, New ‘J, Statements appealing to Congr'» “put a stop to the p United States into i was issued from the sl n r< (Governor Lowden by 1 publican signatories m j sident Hoover, Governor eral Dawes and—Reuter. - 128 words
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23 1941-08-07 10 MR. DUFF COOPER VISIT CHUNGKING MV VIM I Chung»* 11 Mr. Duff Cooper, who India, is expected to shortly, it is reported he*-MV - 23 words
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Advertisement49 1941-08-07 10 THE BENUNE FAR EAST SERVICE FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO.. Telephone No. 6+4 64S PENANG. LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight. Passage, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD €O., LTD. Agents Penang Telephone No. 1604.49 words
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Article, Illustration1611 1941-08-07 11 L L TO PENANG (oMEN TO EMULATE STERS IN BRITAIN t. women to come forward to serve was Excellency the Governor. Sir Shenton x .qcpl.iv evening when he inspected an imposr' 1 e Penang Passive Defence Services on the Be before thousands1,611 words
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Article99 1941-08-07 11 Match Next Week-End Ipoh. The Europeans will meet the Rest at cricket at Ipoh on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. This annual encounter is for the Hennessy Trophy, and was first played in Ipoh in 1932. The games have so far resulted in the Rest99 words
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Article21 1941-08-07 11 A Moonlight Cottage Prayer Meeting will be held at the .Wesley Manse tnls evening at 8 o’clock.21 words
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Article389 1941-08-07 11 Singapore Ramblers Sweep Board Sitiawan. Anticipations were exceeded in all respects at the first 65-mile Road open cycle race from Ipoh to Lurrut i arranged by the Perak Cycle Carnival during the week-end. The race started at Ipph at 7.35 a.m. and ended at Lumut in front389 words
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Article99 1941-08-07 11 Letter To Father In Malaya Lieutenant a. R. M. Towers, son of Mr. A. C. J. Towers, of Ipoh, writing to his father recently state s that he is in the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment.— the Regiment to which his O. T. C.99 words
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Article86 1941-08-07 11 Butterworth. The Province league soccer match fixed to be played yesterday between the Elephants and the Butterworth Recreation Club on the Padang here was postponed. The Nibong Tebal Recreation Club will meet the Bukit Mertajam Recreation Club today in a league fixture on the Nibong Tebal Padang.86 words
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Article, Illustration345 1941-08-07 11 Method Explained ALL NUMBERS HAVE EQUAL CHANCE TT appears that there has been some comment with regard to 1 the method of drawing of the Penang Turf Club Unlimited Cash Sweep. In connection with this Mr. A. H. Miles Secretary, made the following explanatory345 words
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367 1941-08-07 11 Encouraging Support Taiping. Following the extremely successful result of the third Charity Fair which was held at Taiping during June last in aid of the China Distress Relief Fund, the Taiping Chinese community of Taiping, have, at a recent public meeting, decided to hold a367 words
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Article163 1941-08-07 11 JOE DIAMOND TO MEET “MAULER” A strong boxing programme has been arranged to take place at the Fun and Frolic open-air stadium on Friday night, when Joe Diamond and Rush Milling will feature in the main event over 12 three-minute rounds. Joe Diamond is a leading contender163 words
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Article16 1941-08-07 11 Latites Monthly Medal Winner: Mrs. Knight 43—7 =36 Runner-up: Mrs. Hall 52—15 —3716 words
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Article195 1941-08-07 11 '.—Reuter. 15 Clubs Expelled From League London, Aug. 6 A number of Southern football clubs, including eleven in London, having decided to play their own League and Cup events this season, have been expelled from the Football League. The controversy goes back several weeks when Londoners objected'.—Reuter. - 195 words
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Article57 1941-08-07 11 The P.R.C. ladies hockey team will ba holding a practice on the Esplanade teday at 5.15 p.m. AH members of the team, and especialIv beginners, are requested not to fail to turn up. Any ladies who would like to take up the game this year are57 words
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Advertisement178 1941-08-07 11 FEEL TIRED AFTER A GOOD MEAL? ■V 4 0 5 Dow a square meal put life and energy into you—or make you sleepy, disinclined to move Does a good night’s rest refresh you—or leave vou tired and heavy Get twinges of pain in the back? Headaches? There nms» be snmiething178 words
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507 1941-08-07 12 BALLYMUN ONE TO WATCH FOR UPSET Punter's Pride Ready For Maiden Win (By “TIC-TAC”) TTORSES running on Saturday, the concluding day of the Penang races, were given fast work on the track this morning and there were several good gallops. The going507 words
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46 1941-08-07 12 The annual cricket match for the B.P. de Silva Cup between the Europeans and the Rest which was fixed to be played off on August 16 and 17 on the Western Road ground has been postponed to August 30 and 31.46 words
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Article51 1941-08-07 12 Estimated rubber crops for July:— lbs. Penang Rubber 343,500 Sabra ng Rubbe r 104,000 Straits Rubber 314,000 Rubana Rubber 127,000 Eagan Serai Rubber 77,000 Tali Ayer Rubber 154,000 Batak Rabit Rubber 46,500 Merc’ iston Rubber 52,500 Mount joy Rubber 116,500 Badenoch Rubber 303,000 Paloh Plantations 72.000 Glenshiel Rubber51 words
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1972 1941-08-07 12 Closest Collaboration In Measures Against Japan London August 7. gPEAKING in the war debate in the Commons yesterday, the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, declared that freezing measures against Japan “will be worked throughout with the closest collaboration and frankest discussions between the«-Reuter. - 1,972 words
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Article89 1941-08-07 12 Mine statistics for the month of July:— Katu Tin Dredging Ltd.: hours run 624; cubic yards treated 140,000; tin ore won 560 piculs; estimated cost $23,600; cost per cubic yard 16.86 cents. Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co., Ltd.: hours run 622; cubic yards treated 249,500; tin ore won89 words
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Article25 1941-08-07 12 The output of Kinta Kellas Tin during the month of July was as under: Output 524.96 pls. Hours run 476 Yardage 98,10025 words
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Article15 1941-08-07 12 Foreign imports of rubber during July, 1941, totalled 26,813 dry tons.15 words
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Article13 1941-08-07 12 Foreign imports of tin-ore during July, totalled 4.282 tons.13 words
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Article47 1941-08-07 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 7. TIN: Penang $132.75 Singapore $132.75 RUBBER: Penang Spot 38 5/8c Singapore Spot 38 5/8c COPRA: Sundried $2.90 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $ll.lO sellers Fair Seed $10.50 sellers HIL’E: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $lO 36 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $9.94 I47 words
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Article18 1941-08-07 12 PENANG S PORTS GOLF The August )S will be played and Sunday’ A the 9th and 10th c18 words
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Advertisement196 1941-08-07 12 Pimples Go Cause Killed in 3 Days The very first application of Nixoderm begins to clear away pimples like magic. Use Nixoderm tonight and you will soon see your skin becoming soft, smooth and clear. Nixoderm is a. new discovery that kills germs and parasites on the skin that cause196 words
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Advertisement302 1941-08-07 12 Yelesrrwni• ’’‘ft. 01 baud»? n. [>| lTP 584 Montnit p Xi Quartern tt.oo H'B-Yean, Yearly 8()nc SUNDAY 1 ij ocal Qua.ter 17 L |i qp Half-Yearly jp' Yearly »0( fill) advsrtiSSt The CLABSIFIBD vndfer:— 9 jenta per ratoinjui chare» 1 J ”4 There WDroxtau', line. m i Birtbg, MBHiAge#, Qf.,302 words
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Miscellaneous286 1941-08-07 12 BROADCAST FROM SINGAPORE Today’s Programme ZHL. 225 m. 333 kcs. ZHP. 1 30.96 m. 9.68 m|cs. ZHP. 2. 48.58 m. 6.175 m es ZHP. 3. 41.38 m. 7J5 m|cs. ZHL, ZHP. 1. ZHP. 2. 5.00 Cantonese Programme by Poh Fook Hui Khoon. 5.35 NEWS IN CANTONESE. 5 50 Recorded Hokkien286 words
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