Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 October 1939
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Title Section22 1939-10-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHEO DAII.V No. 255. Vol. XCVII. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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366 1939-10-17 1 HITLER MAY STAKE ALL ON Reuter. 30,000 BRITISH TROOPS IN READINESS To Rain Fire And Death On Enemy Paris. October 17. It is felt here that Hitler may stake all Germany s might on an effort to break through the Maginot Line regardless ofReuter. - 366 words
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Article115 1939-10-17 1 —KI I TER. OSLO. OCT. 17. Ki PORT THAT A GERMAN WARSHIP WAS SINK COMES I ;:OM FISHERMEN WHO STATE I'JIAT THREE BRITISH WARMIIIS AM) A BRITISH PLANE VI M EED A GERMAN WARSHIP IN NEI TRAL W ATERS Oil THE WEST (OAST OF XOKU.W ON SATE—KI I TER. - 115 words
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Article153 1939-10-17 1 1 tenter. Troops Called Out Shanghai, Oct. 17. i >■ monstration parades in connection v, ith the first anniversary of the .1 inese-sponsored “City Government < (heater Shanghai’’ resulted in an incident necessitating the calling out of mall detachment of the Seaforth Highlanders. The incident occurred in1 tenter. - 153 words
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Article29 1939-10-17 1 Reuter. London, October 17. A tra’n from Euston to Heysham Hided with a goods train near Warngton, Lancashire, last night. It is eheved there were some casualties.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article40 1939-10-17 1 Rente.- Berlin. October 17. The German-Yugoslav trade protocol was s gned in Belgrade today. On the Geiman s’de, measures will be taken to ensure, even under present circumstances, payment for Yugoslav exports and supply of German goods.—Rente.- - 40 words
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Article130 1939-10-17 1 I. —Reuter. SENATORS IN FAVOUR Washington, Oct. 17. Administration leaders of the Senate have agreed to amend the Bill providing for the repeal of the aims embargo and so prohibit all credit to warring governments. Senator Pittman proposed an amendment which would delete provision forI.—Reuter. - 130 words
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Article, Illustration46 1939-10-17 1 Studying a map of troop movements at a Nazi headquarters are tlt ft to right) Field-Marshal Go- ring. General von Bodens'diatz. head of the German Air Ministry, General von Ke tel. Chief of Staff, Herr Hitler and Herr von Ribbentrop.46 words
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Article215 1939-10-17 1 ATTACK EAST OF MOSELLE REPULSED Paris, Oct. 17. Th is mornirg’s French commurique states that heavy fighting is proceeding along a four-mile front, the Germans having launched a vigorous attack supported by artillery fire to the east of the Moselle. They occupied certain heights of215 words
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Article1173 1939-10-17 1 Enemy Pilots Grateful lor Rescue London, Oct. 17. It is officially announced that two naval officers and thirteen men were killed in yesterday’s air raid on the Firth of Forth. Twelve persons were seriously wounded. Eye-witness’ accounts of shooting down of a German bomber were given by.—Reuter. - 1,173 words
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Advertisement56 1939-10-17 1 LOOK 7-. i ©•99 f A*" tor North .Malaya Peranj GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LI I» Penang and Ipoh. CONTENTS Page Latest Cables J Earlier Cables 2 4 Useful Hints To Drivers 4 Malayan News 0 Editorial Foreign Diary > Local News 8 Commercial Radio Notes Mai] Notices Cinema Notes Sports 1156 words
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Advertisement18 1939-10-17 1 W J cr iMmf/cate |y g W your iyrnO for North Malnya Penany:— DISPENSARY LTD.. Penang and Ipoh.18 words
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Article438 1939-10-17 2 Vain Attempt To Bomb Scottish Towns A-A GUNS IN ACTION R.A.F. Fighters Drive Off Enemy Planes London, October 16. Tht 1 daring daylight German air raid on Scottish coastal objectives this afternoon resulted fruitlessly for the raiders two of which were reported to have been438 words
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67 1939-10-17 2 —Reuter. Parks, Oct. 16 Polish regular troops are still resisting the German and Russan forces, according to information reaching the Polish Embassy. It is stated that fighting is still proceeding against the Germans in the region of Suwalki. near the Lithuanian frontier. and the.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article200 1939-10-17 2 —Reuter. Japan Will Be First To Benefit London. October 16 The Times gives prominence to a letter by Lord Elibank urging that all efforts be made to induce the Japanese to reopen the Yangtze. Lord Elibank recalls that during the last war the Chinese exported quantities of.—Reuter. - 200 words
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Article40 1939-10-17 2 —Reuter. £250,000 Fund To Be Formed In S. Africa Johannesburg, October 16. Leading South Africans, with General Smuts’ approval, are forming a £250,000 fund to combat "incessant, deadly propaganda and criminal slanders spread by Hitlerism,” —Reuter.”—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article139 1939-10-17 2 —Chinese Central News. Fighting In Suburbs Of Tungcheng Chungking, October 13 Under heavy aerial and artillery bombardment, more than 40.000 Japanese troops, accompanied by armoured cars, advanced in nine columns on October 8 from Changchih. Changtze and Hukwan towards the Chinese positions in eastern and central Shansi province.—Chinese Central News. - 139 words
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Article61 1939-10-17 2 8.0. W. Sabina Air Services Started Rugby, Oct. 16. The Sabina air service between Brussels and England was started today, the first plane leaving Brussels with ten passengers and 129 kilos mail on board. In future mails between the two countries will be carried by this means, considerably expediting8.0. W. - 61 words
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Article62 1939-10-17 2 .—Reuter. Two Found On Machine Brought Down Tokyo, October 16 Two of the crew of a Chinese plane brought down during the raid on Hankow on Saturday were found to be Russians, according to a Domei message which says that this indicates that all Chinese.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article243 1939-10-17 2 Reuter. ON “REPULSE” Berlin. Oct. 16. The German Naval High Command claims that the British battle-cruiser, Repulse, was badly damaged and disabled by a torpedo from the same submarine which sank the Royal Oak. The British Admiralty have no conunent to make on the German claim butReuter. - 243 words
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Article102 1939-10-17 2 Reuter. Reported Shot By Berlin Storm Trooper London. October 16 Reports emanating from foreign newspaper correspondents state that General Baron von Fritsch, who was reported killed when fighting in the neighbourhood of Warsaw, was shot in the back by a Berlin Storm Trooper acting under orReuter. - 102 words
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Article83 1939-10-17 2 -BOW. A Squadron Every Three eeks At End Of Year Rugby. Oct. 16. According to a Melbourne press report. Mr. Casey declared that by the end of the year. 21 armament “annexes” will be operating in Australia and its output of planes will soon be-BOW. - 83 words
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Article468 1939-10-17 2 —Reuter. Feverish Preparations On Western Front PARIS, OCTOBER 16. ON THE WHOLE FRONT THE GERMANS ARE MAKING PREPARATIONS FOR AN ATTACK AND AN OFFENSIVE APPEARS VERY IMMINENT. TROOPS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT UP TO THE FRONT LINE. The sound of engines was heard during the night but the—Reuter. - 468 words
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Article91 1939-10-17 2 —Reuter. Decree Restricting Their Movements Stockholm, October 16. A royal decree has been issued restricting the movements of foreigners in Sweden and empowering the authorities to prohibit their entering the railway, port, factory and other areas to take photographs or make notes, also restricting their use of—Reuter. - 91 words
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90 1939-10-17 2 Helsinki, Oct. 16. Reports circulating in well-informed quarters here suggjest that the possibility of asking President. Roosevelt and Signor Mussolini to assume the role of general peace mediators will be considered at the four-power conference of the Scandinavian Kings and Finnish President.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article222 1939-10-17 2 B O.W. Sacred Dutv Of British Muslims And Malays Rugby. Oct u It is well known that among the mostdevout Muslims, those of Malaya an he numbered. Malays always make on e pF cuous showing in the annual pih nriage to Mecca and the pietyB O.W. - 222 words
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Article64 1939-10-17 2 BOW. Decision To Create Board Rugby, Oct The Government of India havf > ed to create an Economic R Board in order to jope with it-’’ number of economic problems from war conditions. Tne Board will be constituted presentatives of all Departments cerncd. Steps are (being takenBOW. - 64 words
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Article38 1939-10-17 2 —Reuter. Berlin. Oct. 16. M. Sarajoglu was received by M. Molotov at the Kremlin at 4 p.m., states a German news agency message from Moscow which adds that the Russo-Turkish negotiations have thus been resumed. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Advertisement231 1939-10-17 2 "It Seemed Like /b I says M/ss Rumsey I ll of London, England I ACTUALLY LOOKED YOUNGER IN A WEEK Whole appearance changed 'fife looks twice as attractive. IF Friends positively envious of her marvellous complexion A tB I X' isSo--SB z /Wwl i umML 0 .-O Actual photograph of231 words
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364 1939-10-17 3 .—Reuter. Might Use Same Tactics As In Poland SEASON INCREASINGLY UNFAVOURABLE TO LAND OPERATIONS London, Oct. 16. Recent I- ranch reconnaissances are reported to be specially directed between northwards of issenibourg and the Rhine with a view to ascertaining what the enemy is.—Reuter. - 364 words
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Article188 1939-10-17 3 Reuter. Faults In Several New Warships London, Oct. 16 '1 lie discovery of vital faults in the design and construction of several new American warships has resulted in a big shake-up of the I nited States Navy involving the transfer of three admirals and reshuffleReuter. - 188 words
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Article104 1939-10-17 3 .—Reuter. Incorporation Of X ihia In Lithuania Kaunas. October 16. M. Charwat, the Polish Minister 1 n* has protested to the Lithuanian (',< <■! ment against the incorporation of Vilna in Lithuania, according to re-lu-ble reports. He emphasised that Poland considered Russia had no right to dispose of.—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article112 1939-10-17 3 .--8.0. W. ital Supplies Safely Shipped To Britain Rugby, Oct, 14. According to ar. Air Ministry statement, tin poor flying conditions of the past k caused only slight interruption to convoy work by re(onnaissance aircralt of the coastcommand. Aircraft guarding J as have been only.--8.0. W. - 112 words
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Article72 1939-10-17 3 8.0. W. Restoration Of Normal Trading Rugby, October 16. City Editors of Sunday newspapers, reviewing the week, comment on the restoration of normal trading over a large area of stock markets and, in particular, despite the absence of a further reduction in the bank rate, the complete thawing8.0. W. - 72 words
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258 1939-10-17 3 EVERYTHING LOST WITHOUT SINGLE BLOW BEING STRUCK Copenhagen, Oct. 16 the evacuation of the Germans from the Baltic States Germany has suffered one of the biggest tragedies in her history an lost everything without a single blow being struck, says the Stockholm correspondent,—Reuter. - 258 words
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Article95 1939-10-17 3 Reuter., Highly Efficient Depth Charges Used Paris, Oct. 16. Further details of the destruction of three U-boats by the British Navy were received at French general headquarters, according to M. Morice, writing in the Petit Parisien. He says that large and highly efficient depth charges wereReuter., - 95 words
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Article178 1939-10-17 3 .—BOW. Workers And Employers Co-operate Rugby. Oct. 14 Discussions, which have taken place Between the Minister of Labour and representatives of emoloyers and of labour on the organisation of industry for the nrodigious effort for which demands of wartime call, are understood to have created a.—BOW. - 178 words
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Article59 1939-10-17 3 8.0. W. New Italian Envoy Arrives In London Rugby, Oct. 14. Signor Bastianini, the newly appointed Italian Ambassador, arrived in London from Folkestone this afternoon in the car. which was sent to meet him Ly Lord Halifax so that he should avoid the delay v.hich most cross Channel8.0. W. - 59 words
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Article265 1939-10-17 3 Penang Total Raised To 850,331 The Chartered Bank of India, Australia China as Treasurers of the Malaya Patriotic Fund acknowledge receipt of the following Penang subscriptions:— 1 Amount previously acknowledged $49,464.40 jS. W. Spargo 10.00 jD. H. Palmer 30.00 I 3rd contribution by Staff and Boys of265 words
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291 1939-10-17 3 NEW DEMANDS ON TURKEY PLUNGE TALKS INTO DIFFICULTIES Copenhagen, Oct. 16 The new Soviet demands to Turkey have plunged the Moscow talks into difficulties just when conclusion is in sight, according to the Berlin correspondent of the National Tidende. According to—Reuter. - 291 words
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Article11 1939-10-17 3 —Reuter. Kaunas, October 14. Parliament unanimously the Soviet-Lithuanian Treaty.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 11 words
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Article173 1939-10-17 3 Donations To China And War Fund The Penang Rice Merchants Association has given contributions as follows: j (1) Executive Yuan of the I Chinese National Government j for Relief purposes Str. $3.786.65 (2> Malaya Patriotic Fund 2.000.00 Total Str. $5,786.65 Representing donations from the followj Ing firms:173 words
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Advertisement98 1939-10-17 3 i iL P? X W Ek Silk, 'S f like the stars of HOLLYWOOD Don’t envy the beautiful teeth of your markable safe cleansing action, favorite movie star. You, too, can have Kolynos is a concentrated dentifrice sparkling teeth and a flashing smile— —only a half-inch on a dry brush98 words
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Article249 1939-10-17 4 Only Chinese A.C.S.M. In Malaya Kuala Lumpur. The marriage was solemnised last Thursday afternoon before Mr. R. C. Redman. Registrar of Marriages, Kuala Lumpur. of Mr. Lee Thean Chor, A.C.S.M., of the Hong Fatt Mme (Sungei Besi) Ltd.. and Miss Tan Swee Chin, who was until recently249 words
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Article178 1939-10-17 4 Accused Described As Member Of Gang Kuala Lumpur. Preferring to say nothing to a charge of theft of a bicycle a Chinese named Chin Poon Kan<. who was described by the prosecuting officer. Mr. Tang Kwang Kun. as being an active member of a gang of bicycle178 words
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Article48 1939-10-17 4 A new tyre factory is being built in Bombay, India, by the Firestone Tyre and Rubber Company Limited, of America, which is expected to be completed and in production this year. The new plant will have a daily capacity oi 400 tubes and tyres.48 words
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Article1353 1939-10-17 4 Inability A Common Failing To All SOME USEFUL TECHNICAL HINTS TO DRIVERS A TEST of driving ability is to be perfectly at ease on steep hills: altitude in some cases demands a steady head, particularly when one looks over the side of the1,353 words
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Article483 1939-10-17 4 Origin Of Names W7TIILE a car by any other nar would run as sweetly, any long-established car-name has most unlimited significance and fluence. Vast fortunes are spent in poi n larising and consolidating not <i.i a car-name, but the goodwill prestige that go with it, and 1(483 words
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Advertisement490 1939-10-17 4 Ke YVise Alkalise! For an Acid Condition For Pains and Aches* Get Quick and Efficient Relief—Use Alka-Seltzer What can you do for an acid condition quick, so efficient and so safe. Not which resuits in the common, every- laxative, but double acting med> day symptoms of acid and sour stom-490 words
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Miscellaneous30 1939-10-17 4 BOBBV BEAR'S ADVENTURES: Haunted Grotto (1, 'JKT Tii\ its rnsit ytSfe-....-.--Thei haunt Jnty ...y as haunted! He is heave. Lvening now is coming on. Till-look! Suppose it’s really huun: di30 words
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929 1939-10-17 5 Business Continues V ninterrupted TRIBUTE TO EFFICIENT CONTROL Singapore. OPEAKING on the adjournment of the Legislative Council Budget meeting yesterday, the Hon. Mr. C. R. Cherry, the Singapore Chamber of Commerce representative, said: “I would like to take this opportunity of paying a tribute to929 words
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Article215 1939-10-17 5 JEWELLER WAYLAID ROBBED Gagged By Three Attackers Taiping. A patient in the Taiping Hospital is a young Chinese, bearing marks of severe manhandling, and with a history of having been attacked and robbed by three men of the same nationality at Changkat Jering during the week-end. The injured man gave215 words
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Article125 1939-10-17 5 Party At Perak Khek Association Ipoh. Mr. Aw Boon Haw. 0.8. E.. the wei; known Singapore philanthropist, was entertained to a tea party by the Khek community in Ipoh at the Perak Khe.< Association cn Sunday afternoon pricr t< his return to Singapore. Mr. Aw125 words
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Article679 1939-10-17 5 Social Personal M.A.L.L. Letchumanan Chettiar. t tic well known banker of Taiping, is shortly leaving for India on a holida y. Meyappah Chettiar is now acting for hin L Mr. C. D. D. Hogan has returnee I from his home leave with his wife and daughter. St The Resident of679 words
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Article105 1939-10-17 5 Incident In Railway Launch Butterworth Quite a sensation was caused on Saturday afternoon when a Malay. C. Saibco. employed as storekeeper in Messrs. C. Wakefield and Co.’s godown. Prai, suddenly collapsed and died while sitting in a railway launch. It appears that the unfortunate man was105 words
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Article48 1939-10-17 5 Birther contributions received towards the Perak Patriotic Fund are as follows Previously Acknowledged 28.445.02 Mrs. M. Bennetts 50.00 Miss M. Bennetts 25.00 Miss J. Bennetts 25.00 Mrs. B. M. Webber 55.00 Mr F. N Finlay (monthly) 10.00 Nom-de-pluine (Oct. 14» 5 00 Total $28.619 0248 words
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Article374 1939-10-17 5 Enactment Now In Force Alor Star. The Registration of Aliens Enactment No. 19 of 1357, Supplement to the Laws of Kedah came into force on Saturday and aliens residing in the State of Kedah are called upon, to register themselves at the Aliens Registration Office,374 words
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783 1939-10-17 5 BUI. COLLECTOR CLAIMS TRIAL At the Assize Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Aitken, the fourth and last case on the present list was commenced when a young educated Chinese, Toh Seang Kliini, who had been on bail, was indicated on three charges of falsification of accounts783 words
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Advertisement165 1939-10-17 5 MAJESTIC 3 SHOWS TODAY A T(kA!ORKOW AT 3.00, 6.15 9.30 P.M. 3.00 p.m. Matinees At Reduced Prides 15, 30 50 C'ts. RKO-RADIO’S Thrilling’ Out-Door Western GEORGE O’BRIEN in “PAINTED DESERT” SHOWING THIS W’EKK-EXV IHf GREATEST ACTRESS OF Out TlWt DARK VICTORY THE GBEATEST PICTURE OF THE TEAR Plans At ROBINSON’S165 words
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Advertisement236 1939-10-17 5 BRASSO METAL POLISH light work iwjfwSMJaiWMniP If 14 1 How to Cure PILES Simple Application Stops Pain and Bleeding. Piles Heal Completely. Until Dr. Van Vleck’s startling discovery of his Absorptive Pile Plasma, the surgeon’>* knife was the only cure fe'* bad piles. But the amazing healing effect of Dr.236 words
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Miscellaneous94 1939-10-17 5 QUEEN'S LAST TWO SHOWS TODAY AT 6.15 AND 9.33 P.M. Universal’s Grand Double-feature Attraction GEORGE MURPHY DOROTHEA KENT in ‘‘RISKY BUSINESS” Exciting Drama Packed with Thrills and pulse-pounding action Together With 808 BAKER in “Honor of the West” TOMORROW’S BIG ATTRACTION Here’s Tops in Screen Entertainment! A Hilarious Story About94 words
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Article581 1939-10-17 6 'T'HERE can be no more convinc- ing proof of Malaya’s loyaP ty than that provided by the various speeches in Council yesterday. Leaders of all communities joined unreservedly in supporting the Colonial Secretary’s motion and their words were not mere expressions of loyalty; they conveyed the same581 words
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Article58 1939-10-17 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA Bob Baker in “Honour of the West” and “Risky Business” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CTNEMA George O’Brien in “Painted Desert.” 3.00. 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. .WINDSOR CINEMA “A Fairy Dream” (Cantonese talkie). 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. ROYAL CINEMA “Hard To Get” with Dick Powell58 words
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Article33 1939-10-17 6 —Reuter. London, October 17. It is learned that M. Maisky had an interview with Lord Halifax this afternoon. It is understood the question of resumption of economic negotiations was touched upon.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article569 1939-10-17 6 Monday, Oct 17. TJ. A. F. fighters and anti-aircraft guns around Edinburgh proved more than a match for the dozen German bombers which attempted to raid Scottish coast towns yesterday afternoon. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the Admiralty, the Air Ministry and the Ministry of569 words
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Article604 1939-10-17 6 Best Story Of The War THE most peculiar European! village in the war is I’ettigo, sitting astride the border between. County Donegal and County Per-' nianagh in Ireland. A I’ettigo villager may be either a neutral or a belligerent, for the village is divided in two by604 words
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Advertisement157 1939-10-17 6 “■■s i 9 I Ride a II RALEIGH I wW I ||\nv I Agents in Penang 9 SEGAMAT STOKE AGENCY, I 266, CARNARVON STREET, PENANG 9 Sole Agents 9 ROBINSON CO., LTD. I SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR 9 BY SPCCiAt APeciNTMCHT g W* 2 Bi VHt SUtTAM T*t ■>•€ SUITAM O»157 words
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Advertisement36 1939-10-17 6 EVERYBODY’S J FAVOURITE i; r .For any occasion I 'iK,\3 Ci .Jak EbRAW MOQQuCt Produce of THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE Co., COGNAC. Established in 1838. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur.36 words
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Article131 1939-10-17 7 (To 'I ho Edit' r, Pinang Gazette) Sir, I wish to bring to the notice >f the market authorities the late hour at which the flushing; of the Chowrasta market is carried out. thus causing great inconvenience to the public. If one is not careful one131 words
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Article96 1939-10-17 7 Bl DGET MEETING ON NOV. 21 AND 23 'I he next session of the Federal Council (The Budget Mt eting) will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 21 and 23, commencing- at 10 a.m. There will be a ceremonial opening and uniform will be96 words
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115 1939-10-17 7 London, Oct. 16. rhe Colonial Secretary announces the latest loyal message to reach him from overseas. This was received from the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements which yesterday held its first meeting since the outbreak of War. \t the meeting it was115 words
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Article46 1939-10-17 7 Going On Leave The staff of the East Asiatic Co., Ltd., will be giving a farewell dinner at the Violet Cafe, Wembley Park, tonight at 7 p.m. sharp in honour of their Manager, Mr. A. E. W. Gjodesen, who is going on furlough.46 words
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517 1939-10-17 7 Alleged Fight Among Rival Football Enthusiasts Four Malays, Hashim bin Hashim, Ariffin b. A. Rahman. Abdul Rahim bin <he Teh and Che Long bin Kader Maidin, stand their trial on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to one Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad and517 words
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Article245 1939-10-17 7 I 3? JON3I RS IN ROY AL DRAWING SOCIETY’S EXAMS In July at the Pensicnnat Notre i Dame, Cameron Highlands, pupils were presented for the Royal Drawing So- ciety’s examinations. Fifty-two of these i obtained Honours in the various divi- sions and twenty-seven passed. Following are the245 words
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Article60 1939-10-17 7 Miss Sheila Nixon And Mr. Russell Dixon The marriage took place at Tunbridge Wells on October 7th of Sheila, Vivien, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Nixon of Penang, and Russell, only son of Mr. John Dixon, and the late Mrs. Dixon of West Dulwich. Mrs.60 words
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Article63 1939-10-17 7 The funeral of Mr. Tan Chooi Kai took place from his residence. No. 44, Maxwell Road at 10.30 a.m. this morning. The deceased, who was 55 years of age. leaves one son. Mr. Tan Pek Earn, and a daughter. Mrs. Yeoh Kah Hoe. There63 words
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392 1939-10-17 7 Higher Salary Scheme For Candidates With Special Qualifications GOVT. NOT GIVEN CREDIT FOR PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES Singapore. 4 T the Legislative Council yesterday the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Smail, took the opportunity to reply to the points raised by Mr. Claude Da392 words
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Article516 1939-10-17 7 Convicted On Traffic Charge Ipoh. Delivering written judgment yesterday morning in the Perak Supreme Court, the Hon. Mr. Justice Murray-Aynsley quashed the conviction of the Magistrate. Letaggong, who had convicted Dris bin Taib on a charge of using motor car Pk 9522 as a stage carriage without516 words
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Article246 1939-10-17 7 Raja Kechi! Tengah’s Appointment Confirmed Ipoh. The important appointment of the Raja Kechil Tengah, M.S.C. (Raja Abdul Rashid ibni al-Marhum Sultan Idris) as the Raja-di-Hilir of Perak has been officially confirmed. The rank of the Raja-di-Hilir is one of importance as the holder is one of246 words
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547 1939-10-17 7 Speaking at the Legislative Council Budget Meeting yesterday, the Hon. Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe said: “In 1937 the Government was good enough to establish a farm school at the Agricultural Demonstration Station in Ayer Itam, Penang. This school teas547 words
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Article240 1939-10-17 7 itAILII 'At &IAIWEEN TAMPER AND MALACCA SUSPENDED e Transportation Manager of the A.M.S. Railways advises that owing to e.n". nsive flooding. ~which has damaged the permanent way, the train service on the Malacca Branch is cancelled until further notice. An angements are being made to240 words
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Advertisement92 1939-10-17 7 A GATE. J > /SSf il f “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN n Let your Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to Health and Happiness on COW GATE From all over the world they come—a grow*ng army saved frem sickness and disease— sometimes saved from death I And92 words
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Article532 1939-10-17 8 Weekly Share Market Report improvements in the i prices of both Tin and Rubber the Local Share Market has seen slightly more activity during the past montn,! Local Tin shares in particular showing some improvement. The closing prices of Tin are the maximum prices of £230532 words
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Article276 1939-10-17 8 —B O W Ample For Export Trade Requirements Rugby. Oct obex- 16 Discussing the wartime prospects of the British coal export trade, the Financial News examines the effect of the elimination of German ships from the high seas and notes that only the Baltic is now open to—B O W - 276 words
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60 1939-10-17 8 Batu Gajah The local Chinese of Batu Gajah will held a meeting at the Chinese Merchants Club. Batu Gajah, on October 19 •at 7 p.m. to consider the wavs and means cf contributing to the Perak Patriotic Fund. The organisers of this meeting are60 words
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Article241 1939-10-17 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS fix Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin 4 6 5 A. Amalgamated 6 3 6 9 Ayer Hitam 21 6 22/6 Bangrin 21 22 Batu Selangor 1-55 1-60 Hitam Tin 35 40 Hong Fatt 95 97 Jelebu 90 95 Kampong Kamunting 8 8 3 Kampong Lanjut 18 18241 words
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Article170 1939-10-17 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST MINING Buyers Se/Zi's Ampat 4 6 5' Ayer Weng 85 90 Batu Selangor 1.55 1.60 Hong Fatt 95 97} Johan 31} 32} Kampong Lanjut 18 18 6 Kamra 16 1,9 Kramat 11 3 11 9 Kuchai Ord 1.55 1.60 Larut 6/3 6 9ex Lukut 75 80170 words
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Article300 1939-10-17 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seller» Ampats 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamated 6 3 6 9 A. Hitams 21 9 22 9 Bangrins 20/6 21/3 Batu Selangors 1.57} 1.62} Heng Fatts 95 97 Jelebus 92} 97} Johans 32 34 Kamras 1/6 1/10} Kamuntings 9 9 6 K. Lanjuts 18/ 18300 words
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Article200 1939-10-17 8 RUL.BEK Buyere Seller» Ayer Panas 135 140 Bassetts 57} Batu Lintangs 105 1.10 Bentas Brcgas 05 7() Indragiris L 35 1.42} Kuala Sidims 2.40 2.50 Lunas 1.67} 1.75 Malaka Pindas 1.25 1.35 Mentakabs 42} 45 Pajams 1-00 2.00 Sungei Tukangs 1.05 1.10 Tapahs 1-90 2.00 Telok200 words
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Article177 1939-10-17 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers A. Wengs 92} 1.00 B. Selangors 1.60 1.67} Hitams 37} 42} Hong Fatts 94 98 Jelebus 90 95 Johans 30 33 Katus 22 23/ K. Lanjuts 17 9 18/6 Kramats 11/ 11/9 Kundangs 8 6 9/ Laruts 6 6 6'lo}cd Lukuts 75 80 Pungahs177 words
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Article80 1939-10-17 8 London. October 16 On the Stock Exchange the strength of gilt-edged encouraged the whole market. War Loan rising from 88/ to 90. The reason for the advance is difficult to define but it is generally believed to be due to the favourable interpretation ot the war’s progress while80 words
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Article638 1939-10-17 8 MR. APPADURA Y ADVISES PUPILS “I count it a pleasure to be pit with you at your schoolday celebi and to congratulate you on your su at the recent London Chamber of c merce Examinations and the a School athletic activities, said Mr Appaduray, M.C.H., addressing638 words
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128 1939-10-17 8 1455th Auction, October U. 1! Catalogued 1,208,646 lbs.- to’us <• Offered 1,087,134 Sold 806,560 London—Spot 9%d. New Yo Spot 19*/s cts. PRICES REALISED RIBBED SMOKED CEN SHEET PER Standard Quality 34% to < (in cases 1 lot 35*4 ct> Good Average Quality 33% to 34128 words
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Advertisement844 1939-10-17 8 BANKS THE CHARTERED 1 BANK «V INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England by rpii r a «m-up csW ChartCT I s3> 000.000 The Indian Overseas ■MT! Fund £3,000,000 ■■ltne Liability uf Proprietors £3.000,000 ItuilK. Ltd. (Incorporated in British India) Head Office No. B 8 Bishopgate, London, EC. 2 LONDON844 words
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Article379 1939-10-17 9 Advocated By Business Finns Honolulu. Establishment of a “shuttle” service between Hawaii and the Pacific Coast is anticipated by observers in touch with developments in trans-Pacific aviation. Hawaiian business firms and Governmental agencies, particularly those which have regular correspondence with the mainland United States, are advocating379 words
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Article735 1939-10-17 9 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SERVICES It is notified for public information that IMPERIAL AIRWAYS AIR MAIL SERVICES are now available for the conveyance, as far as the services extend, of airmail correspondence for ail countries with which postal communications are maintained. The rates of postage are set out below.735 words
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Article511 1939-10-17 9 Skilled Japanese -Method Brocme, West Australia. Australia watches regretfully while its pearling industry is taken from it by the increasingly efficient Japanese competition in the waters of the far north. But even before Japan began to produce a race of sea voyagers who come down511 words
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Article522 1939-10-17 9 Valuable Operations In China In the first six months of 1939, tie International Red Cross Committee for Central China spent $339,926.90 for hospital subsidies, medical treatments, refugee relief, special grants to hospitals and miscellaneous grants to orphanages and other relief organizations. The figure does not include hospital522 words
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Article149 1939-10-17 9 Father Sent To Prison At Manchester Mr. Justice Stable, at Manchester Assizes, sentenced Frank Giinhouse, a cotton operative, of Alma Street, Darwen, to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for the manslaughter of his 13-year-old daughter Mary by wilful neglect. “The evidence which we had to listen149 words
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Miscellaneous1492 1939-10-17 9 Z z> MP^M Biff F XM z x ??■> B* Ifelllf X t- WOF '3SR MT) *aO 1s ■rr J Hi HH Hk JMK TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING B. B. C. News In English TRANSMISSION-nVE. <LOCaI Tlme From 6.4 U 9.35 a.m. GSB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) B B C1,492 words
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Miscellaneous485 1939-10-17 9 F,tp3it. 5.20 Camay Glamour Revue. 5.50 x- eal Marxet Report. 0.05 renod. v-j Insular Luc Concert Hall oi the Air. oou Ei.zaiae Auditorium. 7.20 Kimi Milky Way. 7.00 Alma Ccrro, Evangalma Tamesia and me A nite Horse Trio. 8.10 labaLvlera s Overseas Nt us Period. 8.20 Pilip.nas Ccmparua de Seguros485 words
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Miscellaneous38 1939-10-17 9 All in the Day’s Service Rick Elmes FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE vjelL'Wj Tqld\~ V" M "TMibaK THE 1 1 I ME “To GIVE I S-tXD IVI i opiHtoM >. j/ J® n' V- /'V 1 ;:r !i V.1.......W38 words
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Article185 1939-10-17 10 Orson Welles To Make Films ELLES’S name is chiefly known in America because of his famous broadcast of the invasion from Mars which panicked American listencrs-in. In America, however, he is regarded as a genuine live-wire in the theatre. The Martian publicity and his stage activities were,185 words
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Article198 1939-10-17 10 Repercussions Of I. R. A. Terrorism 'JHIE I.R.A. terrorism has been having repercussions in some quite unexpected places. It is even becoming a minor problem in the American film trade, says the Film Weekly. The American companies arc in the habit of sending to England those large coloured “stills"198 words
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Article, Illustration833 1939-10-17 10 tDarck1 - 4 tDarck 1 After Kay Francis turned down a role in “Swiss Family Robinson,” RKO executives were the most surprised in the world /when Edna Best the talented English actress, accepted the part. Why Because (Herbert Marshall plays the male lead, and Herbert is Edna’s estranged833 words
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Article87 1939-10-17 10 PR. ID} used to direct pictures tzfenty years ago for the old Tiffany Studios; Hugh Herbert used to write them, and it was he who zcas responsible for the screenplay of the first allt alkie, “Lights of New York;” the first eyelash make-up was tried by Max Factor on87 words
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Article, Illustration492 1939-10-17 10 This Also Applies To The Movies IT is axiomatic in the world of the theatre that sons and daughters of actors eventually become actors themselves. They can’t help it, so legend says, because grease paint gets in their blood. Like salmon going upstream, they492 words
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Article114 1939-10-17 10 —Reuter. Varese, Italy. A mirror saved a barber and I'-’ customer from serious injury wh« r t bull on its way to market charged in o the shop. The customer was sittkig peacefully enjoying his morning shave. Suddenly, bellowing and snorting, the bull appeared in the—Reuter. - 114 words
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Advertisement204 1939-10-17 10 M Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. 1366 Ocean Building, Collyer Quay. Singapore Tel. 515 L BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilies the arrival and departure dates of the <M<npany’B vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being main* talned to United Kingdom and204 words
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Advertisement198 1939-10-17 10 P.&0., British India And Apcar Line. (Incorporated in England). Owing to the uncertainty regarding the actual date of arrival and departure of the Companies’ steamers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings is suspended for the time being. All vessels may call at any port on or off198 words
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Article700 1939-10-17 11 English And Australian Records rpHKEE horses (one English, Bay Dragon, and two Australian, Alba and Surprise) and two ponies (one English, i hanksalot, and one Australian, The Annan) are making their lirst appearance on the Malaya n turf at the coming Ipoh races. Of these700 words
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Article137 1939-10-17 11 Results Of Matches In ‘■"Shanghai Foursomes” Ipoh. Further matches in the Perak Turf Club’s "Shanghai Foursomes" played during the last week, ending October 14, resulted as follows: SECOND ROUND C. N. Lim and Swee Kang beat Mrs. Lincoln Leong and Ehrke, 2 up. Choon Tan137 words
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Article135 1939-10-17 11 Cycle Traders Beat Moonbeam B.P. A friendly return badminton match was played on, Saturday and Sunday last between the Cycle Traders B.P. and the Moonhtam 8.P.. the former winning four ci the six games played. The following are the results (C.T.U. players mentioned first:) Kho Sin Tons Teoh Peng135 words
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165 1939-10-17 11 In a friendly return badnunon encounter the Jubilee B P. met the Yip Eu B.P. in a match consisting of 5 doubles and 2 singles at the Jubilee Park Courts on Sunday morning. The Jubilee B.P. won by 5 games to 2. Results165 words
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329 1939-10-17 11 Europeans Reaten 2—l In Fast Hockey Game Kuala Kangsar. TWO brilliant goals scored by Green in the second half gave the Selangor Club a 2-1 win over the Kuala Kangsar Europeans in a fast and interesting hockey match played on the college ground on329 words
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115 1939-10-17 11 Police Beaten In Taiping League Taiping. The Indo-Ceylonese defeated the Police by four clear goals in a Taiping Hockey League fixture played yesterday. Though the game was rather dull »n the first half, an element of rough play crept in the second half, which115 words
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245 1939-10-17 11 Taiping. Playing with the Kuala Kangsar Indians Icn Sunday evening on the Esplanade. the Old Georgians beat the visitors by the i edd goal in three in a scrappy game of j hockey. Play was dull in the first half while the exchanges in245 words
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Article161 1939-10-17 11 Francis Light School Beaten 4—2 In a thrilling game the Carolinians XI defeated the Francis Light School on the latter’s ground, by a margin of four goals to two In spite of the field being wet the game was played at a fast pace. Conspicuous for161 words
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Article223 1939-10-17 11 Anderson School Beaten Ipoh. The Anderson School were defeated by four goals to two at hockey by the Government English School, Batu Gajah, in a friendly game played on the former’s ground yesterday. The exchanges were fairly even and a fast pace was maintained throughout. Karim was223 words
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Article129 1939-10-17 11 P.L.H.C. vs C.R.C. Ladies On Thursday. October 19. at 5.20. on Francis Light School ground. P.L.H.C. “A": —Mrs. A. B. Coombs: Miss V Rayner. Miss J. Phipps, Mrs. J. N. Cooley, Miss C. Phipps, Mrs. J. H. Dodd; Miss I. La Brooy, Miss C. Boudville, Miss W.129 words
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Article166 1939-10-17 11 Penang Free School vs Penang Colts To-day on the School ground at 5 p.m. The following will represent the School: Md. Saman b. Haroon; Md. Taha b. Ahmad and Lee Tiang Siew; H. J. Majid. Ismail B. Idris. (Capt.) and Lee Tiang Lok: Md. Latiff B. N. Din.166 words
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Article80 1939-10-17 11 Tennis Fixtures Wednesday, October 18 Championship Singles: E. C. Valberg vs. D. A. Campbell. Men’s Singles Handicap: 15) R. E. Capel vs <+ 2) J. E. Vaz Thursday October 19: Championship Singles: S. T. Stewart vs. Dr. S. L. Oehlers. Men's Singles Hanaicap (Scr.) J. D. Scully80 words
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369 1939-10-17 11 Thrilling Hockey On Westlands Ground 4 PENALTY bully turned in to advantage by C. Danker enabled the Kedah Hall Party to share four goals with the Old Frees’ Association in a fast and thrilling game of hockey on the Westlands School groun d369 words
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Article52 1939-10-17 11 Annual P.F.S.-O*F.A. Match Postponed The Annual Football Match for the "Cheah Inn Kiong” Cup between the Penang Free School and the Old Frees’ Association which has been fixed to be played on Wednesday, the 18th instant, on the former’s ground, has been postponed to a52 words
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Article289 1939-10-17 11 Chan Sin Low Wins Singles Title Taiping. The finals of the annual badminton tournaments of the Larut and Matang Customs Sports Club were played at the Town Hall on Sunday, after a long but unavoidable delay. The giving away of the trophies, arranged to take place yesterday289 words
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Article37 1939-10-17 11 Cup Fixtures FIRST ROUND Tuesday, October 17: S.L.R.C. vs P.C.F.A. on C.R.C, ground. Referee: Mr. Tamby Kechil. SEMI-FINAL Saturday, October 21: Muslim R.C. vs Indian R.C. on C.R.C. ground. Referee: Mr Yeoh Cheng Hoe.37 words
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Advertisement96 1939-10-17 11 iisiP? f.' A-. a -.UJm ftfeel II When you stake an J ordinary concrete floor the blow breaks down the mass of small cells with which it is honeycombed. The immediate consequence is a disintegration causing dusting and sandingu Traffic on such a surface produces the same result as a96 words
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Article595 1939-10-17 12 ROYAL HAMPTON HAS ONLY GOING TO BEAT ON SATURDAY Royal Worlington And Grand Prix Do Best Sprint Of Morning (Ry “EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh, Today. Ln spite of the heavy state of the going, fast gallops were seen at the Ipoh* race track this morning,8.0. W. - 595 words
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Article144 1939-10-17 12 Inter-State Rugger On Saturday (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Selangor will meet Penang on Saturday Oct. 21 on the Padang in a friendly rugger match. The Selangor side chosen for this match is noteworthy for three changes since the Army-Selangor encounter. W. G. Smith144 words
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Article148 1939-10-17 12 S’pore Badminton Championships Singa pore. Wong Peng Soon entered his third final in the Singapore badminton championships on Sunday when, partnered by his sister. Miss Waileen Wong, he beat Yap Chin Tee and Miss Hilda Schelkis in the mixed doubles semi-final in straight sets 21148 words
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Article74 1939-10-17 12 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17. TIN: Penang $117.37i Business done Buyers, no sellers Singapore 117.371 RUBBER: Penang (Spot) 35Jc. Singapore (Spot 35? c COPRA: Sundried 53.40 Black Pepper 59.50 FAP’OCA: Medium $3.25 Fair Seed $2.80 RICE’ Indian Parboiled $6.25 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 No. 2 $750 Rangoon White No.74 words
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Article154 1939-10-17 12 Military Pact With Soviet Denied J Chungking, Oct. 17. The Chinese claim to have followed up their recent successes at Changsha with the recapture of Hangchow, the important treaty port south-west of Shanghai, following a vigorous battle with the Japanese. under contemplation. Reuter. According to a messageunder contemplation. Reuter. - 154 words
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Article110 1939-10-17 12 .—Reuter. ARMY OF HALE MILLION TO BE RAISED Helsinki. Oct. 16 Finland’s preparations for an emerge, r.cv nreefeding are unabated, according to Danish correspondents in Helsinki. Valuables are still being feverishly removed from Helsinki and shops are sending all reserve supplies to the country. Finland is expected.—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article78 1939-10-17 12 Plans For Chinese Section Plans are being formulated for the raising of subscriptions from Chinese residents of Province Wellesley for the Malaya Patriotic Fund. A Central Committee has been formed composed of the following: Chairman, Mr. Heah Seng Whatt J.P., M.C.H., Vice-Chairman, Mr. G. H. Goh,78 words
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Article72 1939-10-17 12 —Reuter. SOVIET-TURKISH PACT TERMS Moscow, Oct. eaotiations for the Riisso--7 Hrkisii agreement have been resumed it is reported, .1/. Sarajoglu having arrived here for that purpose. The terms are not yet known but the main points on which agreement seems to have been reached arc'. Russia—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article222 1939-10-17 12 From Hollywood To The Wild West A splendid double feature programme—“Risky Business and "Honour of the West” was the offering at the Queen's Theatre last night. "Risky Business” is a behind-the-scenes story of Hollywood radio commentators, with George Murphy as a film news broadcaster and Dorothea222 words
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Article68 1939-10-17 12 Judge Orders Retrial Ipoh. A retrial was ordered by the Hon. Mr. Justice C. M Murray-Aynsley r the Perak Supreme Court yesterday when Mr. T. V. A. Brodie. Assistant Legal Adviser, Perak, appealed against the decision of the Krian Magistrate, who had discharged one Abdullah, a Malay youth,68 words
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150 1939-10-17 12 Paris, October 17. A scathing reply to Hitler’s latest propaganda effort asserting that it “is in the interest of the Allies to end the war because Soviet expansion is creating international Bolshevik danger” is made in a semi-offjeial statement which declares that these propaganda moves.—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article25 1939-10-17 12 Borotra and Brugnon, the two famous French tennis stars, are now serving with the French Army, states a message from Paris.25 words
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Article93 1939-10-17 12 ’—Reuter. London, October 17. "We all entered on this struggle grimly resolved to see it through to the end.” declared Mr. Ernest Brown. Minister of Labour, broadcasting to men aged 20 to 22 who have been called up to report on Saturday. He added that he was’—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article86 1939-10-17 12 —Reuter. Denial By Brad font Firm London, October 16. Arthur Hentzen, Limited, wool merchants of Bradford, have issued a statement to the press regarding the announcement by tht Ministry of Information that parcels of butter were sent to Marshal Goering and Dr. Goebbels. They declare that—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article83 1939-10-17 12 A new first aid class for men will begin today at 5.30 p.m. and will be held in the Chinese School, Sungei Bakap. All interested should communicate immediately with Dr. A. Somasundram at the Government Hospital, Sungei Bakap. Vacancies exist in the St. John Ambulance83 words
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Article176 1939-10-17 12 DECISION TO ABANDON SKYE FOR PROFESSIONAL EVENTS r pHE Selangor Turf Club will be holding a two day Winter Meeting on Wednesday, November 29 and Saturday, December 2. This had originally been arranged as a Skye meeting and the dates were Thursday, November 30 and Saturday,176 words
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Article58 1939-10-17 12 —Reuter. Th ree Escaped Dartmoor Convicts Rounded Up London. October 16 Three convicts whe had escaped Iron: Da’tmcor prison have been traced by the Police, who followed up the tracks of a missing car. The men were finally caught in a wcod r.earby after they.—Reuter. - 58 words
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Advertisement114 1939-10-17 12 THE TEMERLOH RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements' REPORT ACCOUNTS 193« —39. NOTICE OF MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the Twenty Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Registered Office, No. 9. Beach Street. Penang’, on Saturday, the 28th day of October,114 words
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Advertisement609 1939-10-17 12 (Head office) 216 Penang Road. Per. me Phone 1477 1478 with extension® Telegrams: “Gazette” Per.a.'.c. Rates of Subscription for Pinany Gazette and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Ycarl v 15.00 18.00 24.,, I Yearly 30.G0 36.00 48 00 SUNDAY609 words
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