Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 October 1939
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Title Section24 1939-10-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION LSIaB. 1333 PIIBI ISMED DAILY y o 260. Vol. XCVII. MONDAY, OCTOBER »3, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.24 words
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Article, Illustration372 1939-10-23 1 Imaginary CrossExamination Of Mr. Churchill BERLIN. OCTOBER 23. A FEATURE OF THE SUNDAY EVENING RADIO PROGRAMME 7 If ROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY WAS A STATEMENT BY DR. GOEBBELS GIVING AN IMAGINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION OF MR. WINTON CHURCHILL AND DEMANDING A "PERSONAL PRECISE REPLY” —Reuter. < it—Reuter. - 372 words
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Article262 1939-10-23 1 8.0. W. Rugby, October 23. Stock Markets continue the revival which started a week ago when Government stocks rose above the fixed minimum prices.) The “Sunday Times” financial editor i.s: “The thawing out of the giltt ;-ed market is liberating money all ong the line.” The “Financial8.0. W. - 262 words
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194 1939-10-23 1 LONDON, OCTOBER 23. WITH THE SHOOTING DOWN OF AN ENEMY PLANE OFF THE COAST OF SOUTH-EAST SCOTLAND ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, BRITISH COASTAL DEFENCES HAVE ACCOUNTED FOR 13 GERMAN PLANES IN A WEEK. A French communique states that all was quiet during the day.194 words
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Article76 1939-10-23 1 —Reuter. I.R.A. PRISONERS’ ESCAPE ATTEMPT Dublin, Oct. 23. A daring attempt by prisoners suspected of activities in connection with the Irish Republican Army to blow their way out of Mount Joy prison is believed to lie behind the violent explosion heard throughout Dublin yesterday. The explosion occurred—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article23 1939-10-23 1 JI ins £lOO Prize In Irish Sweep zj’t’ f st (in cs lias Deen (i)aLki' the number of the lucky23 words
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Article223 1939-10-23 1 —Reuter. ALLEGATION BY SENATOR Washington, October 23. attack on Lord Lothian was «lelivered Borah in h radio address in which he alleged that “powerful British influences” were trying to draw the United States into war on the side of the Allies. Senator Borah said.—Reuter. - 223 words
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Article102 1939-10-23 1 —Reuter. Shanghai, October 23. The second shooting incident in one day occurred at Shanghai yesterday afternoon when a party of gunmen entered a house in the International Settlement where a wedding ceremony was being held and let loose about fifty shots, killing, it is alleged,.—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article139 1939-10-23 1 SOVIET- JAPANESE DEADLOCK —Reuter. 350,000 Troops Now in Manchuria Peiping, October 23. Despatches ironi Garbin indicate that the Nomonhan truce negotiations are at a deadlock principally owing to the Russian efforts to drive a hard bargain following their victory which preceded the truce of September 15. It is stated that.—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article146 1939-10-23 1 News In Brief —8.0. W. Kaunas, October 23. The Soviet military mission has arrived here to discuss questions arising from the Soviet-Lithuanian mutual assistance pact. M. Molotov informed the Lithuanian Minister in Moscow that Lithuanian troops may’ “gradually” enter Vilna territory.—Reuter. Rugby, Octobei 23. On the—8.0. W. - 146 words
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Article51 1939-10-23 1 :.—Reuter. No Supplies Sent By Britain Paris, October 23. A categorical denial that Poland ever used or received supplies of poison gas has been issued by the Polish Embassy. It describe as without foundation the German allegations that Britain sent gas shells or bombs to Poland.:.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Advertisement21 1939-10-23 1 “.SWtEK” fed on I COW GATE I I I zA&UrZ j 4 M t or North Malaya PenJit, u »na '«nJ21 words
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Advertisement101 1939-10-23 1 I tow GATE I Ajrnti for North Malaya Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD,, J Penang and Ipoh. C.S. 81A COOKED meats SaS&ISSi f zykz Mi z make delicious cool pressed brisket treats pineapple ham u pressed tongue Light appetising meals easily and quickly prepared, economical too vv.ix r\ /a ix because101 words
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404 1939-10-23 2 Clever French Move SECRET WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS Enemy Left With Only Flooded Lands PARIS, OCTOBER 22. A CLEVER STRATEGIC MOVE BY THE FRENCH HIGH COMMAND IS BELIEVED TO HAVE DISLOCATED FOR THE TIME BEING THE PLANS OF GERMAN HEADQUARTERS. According to information here, the’—B.O.W. - 404 words
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Article111 1939-10-23 2 .—Reuter. Satisfactory Solution Possible Helsinki. Oct. 21 So far the Soviet-Finnish talks have been carried on in a friendly spirit without pressure being exercised and should the same spirit continue, a satisfactory solution may be found, declared M. Merkko. Finnish Foreign Minister, in an interview with Reuter today..—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article243 1939-10-23 2 —Reuter. Gesture Of Imperial Solidarity Rugby, October 21. At an interview in London today Colonel Reitz, the first Dominion Minister to arrive in Britain for the discussion with the British War Cabinet, said the meeting of the Assembly of Dominion Ministers was a gesture of imperial solidarity..—Reuter. - 243 words
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Article307 1939-10-23 2 i.— 8.0.W. “LI. G.” Explains Recent Speech Rugby, October 21. Addressing a non-party meeting of about 5.000 at the Caernarvon Pavilion today Mr. Lloyd George devoted a considerable part of his speech to combating the impression created by Mr. Duff Cooper’s original representation of his remarksi.—8.0.W. - 307 words
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Article176 1939-10-23 2 .—Reuter. Gallant Four-Hour Fight Against Submarine New York, October 21. The story of a gallant four-hour fight against a submarine by a British freighter armed with only a single gun was told by George Haresnape. the radio operator of the ‘‘Heron’s Pool who landed here with 35.—Reuter. - 176 words
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Article290 1939-10-23 2 ’—B.O.W. Germans Lose Three Planes London, October 22. The first air attack on a convoy was made by enemy aircraft yesterday afternoon in the North Sea. Twelve aircrafts took part in the attack. They were engaged by R.A.F. fighters and the escort vessels and at least’—B.O.W. - 290 words
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Article71 1939-10-23 2 .—Reuter. Strikes Mine In Danish Straits Copenhagen, October 21. A German guardship was blown up by a mine at noon between Falsterbo and Boen. where storms recently caused a quantity of mines to drift north and e.ast. Five of the crew of 69 escaped on a.—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article42 1939-10-23 2 Reuter. Over £22,000,000 Voted Stockholm. October 21 Supplementary estimates totalling over £22,000,000, requested by the Government in view of the international situation. was voted by the Riksdag. Mast of the money will be spent for the defence of the country.—Reuter. - 42 words
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30 1939-10-23 2 .—Reuter. Genoa, October 22. The death has taken place of Mehmed Ali Bey Abed, the first President of Syria, from a heart attack. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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115 1939-10-23 2 ATTEMPTED RAID FRUSTRATED BY R.A.F. FIGHTERS LONDON, OCTOBER ■_>. IT IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT TWO Y AIRCRAFT WERE SEEN OFF THE COAST OF TII EAST SCOTLAND THIS AFTERNOON. BRITISH TERS INTERCEPTED THEM. ONE RAIDER WAS SHOT DOWN. —Reuter. The Air Ministry and Department.—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article336 1939-10-23 2 —Reuter. Efforts To Offset British Contraband Control London, October 22. The report is published that Germany is organising the so-called blockade against Britain in which the cooperation of neutral countries, it is declared, will be enlisted as a result of economic negotiations proceeding in Berlin. The proposals—Reuter. - 336 words
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Article35 1939-10-23 2 .—8.0. W. Rugby, October 21. Four hundred and forty thousand eight hundred national savings certificates representing savings by small investors totalling approximately £365,000 —were purchased during the week up to October 7.—8.0. W..—8.0. W. - 35 words
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Article378 1939-10-23 2 Rugby, October 22, The Sunday newspapers look back with obvious if guarded satisfaction on the week the main events of which have included the signature of the Anglo-French-Turkish treaty of mutual assistance at Ankara, the renewed attempts to raid the north-east coast naval bases and the’—B.O.W. - 378 words
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103 1939-10-23 2 .—Reuter. Rome October 21 An agreement for the G man citizens and Germa: ants from the Italian Pro\ Gn Adige (once South Tyrol signed to-day. The agreement reaffirms triation of German citiz. Upper Adige is obligatory a: a. m carried out within six.—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article336 1939-10-23 2 .—Reuter. Evidence Of Failure Of U-Boat Campaign Rugby. October 21 Recent German air attacks on the British Fleet naval bases are interpreted by many shrewd observers as an indication that the results of the U-boat campaign is now recognised as disappointing m Berlin. By the.—Reuter. - 336 words
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Article74 1939-10-23 2 .—Reuter. Removed By Frendi Algiers New York, < tr d Sixty Germans bound to States in the Italian Hi Savoie,” were removed authorities at Algiers, it when the liner docked The officers reported that left Naples, a French seapk her and signalled her to put.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article41 1939-10-23 2 ITALY YUGOSLAVIA .—Reuter. Trade Agreeing Reached Rome. O The Trade delegation to B< reported that it reached an normalising and extendin'/ Yugoslavia which had dimiu the outbreak of the wax. supplies cereals, livestock, meat ore in return for Italian tc\ yarns.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Advertisement110 1939-10-23 2 -KU \ZXeT 5 I >Cy V EVEN A T 102° the collar on ARROW HITi will not mlt! NO MATTER HOW HIGH THE MERCURY CLIMBS, YOU LOOK FRESH AND CLEAN-CUT IN AN ARROW HITT SHIRT. ITS NON-WILT (NOSTARCH) COLLAR STAYS UNRUFFLED FROM MORNING TILL NIGHT I THE POPLIN FROM WHICH110 words
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Article344 1939-10-23 3 Reuter. Peasants Carry On Despite Gunfire London, October 21. Foi th first time since joining the British Expeditionary Force I have heard gunfire, writes Reuter’s special on -pondent with the British Expedi--1 nary Force. I am writing from the >nt line where the British and FrenchReuter. - 344 words
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Article172 1939-10-23 3 —Reuter. Stabilising Factor In Balkans London, October 21. lit ary critics dwell on the efficiency ie Turkish Army, as a stabilizing facrestore confidence throughout the i k.ms and the Middle East. After peace was restored with ’h cee, the late Ataturk, then Kemal I'' ha, set himself to!.—Reuter. - 172 words
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1125 1939-10-23 3 SITUATION REVIEWED IN BROADCAST British Have Settled Down To Play Their Part “To-morrow is the seventh Sunday since the Prime Minister announced that henceforward the British task would be to redeem Europe from the perpetual recurring fear of German aggression and to.—8.0. W. - 1,125 words
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152 1939-10-23 3 .—Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 22 a sequel to the shooting incident in which a Chinese policeman was killed and a Sikh policeman wounded members of the East Surrey Regiment are now stationed between sections of vxtra-Settlement roads. I the scene of the shooting the Surreys.—Reuter. - 152 words
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Article712 1939-10-23 3 News In Malay It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keel the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. i 7 hese Malay news bulletins will be712 words
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333 1939-10-23 3 TO INVESTIGATE STATE OF FEELING OF THE PEOPLE r London, October 20 The suggestion that Herr Hitler has decided personally to investigate the state of feeling of the German people is made by the Obscruer’s diplomatic correspondent, commenting on the.—Reuter. - 333 words
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Advertisement82 1939-10-23 3 loui doq s depends on you. Keep him in tip-top condition always by regular dosing with “Benbow’s,** the original conditioner tor dogs ot all breeds and all ages. Essential in all cases of MANGE, WORMS, ECZEMA, etc. Full particulars free on request. Q 1 Bartholomew Close, London, Eng. IcnLDB E82 words
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Article266 1939-10-23 4 New Rule In Negri Sembilan IN exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 14 of the Poisons Enactment (Cap. 184), the Yang Dipertuan Besar and I ndang of Negri Sembilan by and with the advice and consent of the State Council have made the266 words
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673 1939-10-23 4 Chinese Woman Driver Acquitted Seremban, Friday. Before Inche Zainuddin in the Tarnpin Police court, with Inspector Inche Jalil prosecuting, a Chinese lady named Yap Fin Lim, wife of a wellknown Seremban mining towkay Mr. Chong Pan, was charged673 words
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Article162 1939-10-23 4 Scheme Of Expansion Next Year The Singapore General Hospital will be greatly improved and expanded next year. It will have a new operating theatre, costing $Bl.OOO, for the teaching of surgery to students of the King Edward VII College of Medicine. Two storeys high, it will include162 words
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Article80 1939-10-23 4 —Reuter. Australian Ex-Servicemen’s Plan Adelaide, (South Australia). A “bob-in” collection by ex-service-men throughout Australia to provide Christmas comforts for British “Tommies” in France, was proposed by the South Australian Returned Soldiers’ League at a meeting here. The scheme is intended as a gesture of the esteem—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article317 1939-10-23 4 Appeal By Chinese Dismissed Kuala Lumpur. was ample evideuce before the magistrate to justify the decision he arrived at. There is really little dispute as to the facts. As submitted by Mr. Grattan-Bellew, when a receiver is caught he should receive a severe sentence as if317 words
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Article154 1939-10-23 4 Singapore. “The boy was treated badly by his father and when small he was tied up in a sack,” said a Salvation Army officer, to the Singapore Second Magistrate, Mr. Conrad Oldham, on Friday. when a Cantonese youth. Tan Ah Kow, 16, pleaded154 words
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Article86 1939-10-23 4 Singapore. Judgment w r as reserved until next Thursday in the Singapore criminal district court on Friday, in the case against Aik Hoe and Co., Ltd., rubber dealers, who are alleged to have stocked about 3,000 piculs of rubber, valued at between $40,000 and $BO.OOO,86 words
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Article1236 1939-10-23 4 SEREMBAN ESTATE MANAGER SUMMONED Disclaims Responsibility For Employee’s Work Seremban. PAY a man to look after this vehicle and consider that I can hardly be held responsible if my employees do not do their work properly,” said Mr. F.C. Fogh, general manager of Telok Merbau Plantations Ltd., defending himself1,236 words
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Article53 1939-10-23 4 Singapoi Further evidence at the inqut s' the 22-year-old Norwegian Nordahl Lorentzen, who died from juries received following an exp’ in one of the protective minefield Singapore waters on Oct. 5, was in camera before Mr. W. G. Poru Fiiday. The inquiry is likely to53 words
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Advertisement129 1939-10-23 4 (favett'A' quality is really outstanding lyuatfiv C °f\ ■Mill lIMIIIIIIIiyiP HIHIIMIIII Illi IL'i I ill JI.V"- ’i». Z 7’ IWI nt no IF mBBhMBBMBN cy ">» MMjMw ”tttyou shout A Pleasure d. S <„v <r d n '"‘ethem M IH A A: W|Bsk Rk I r? z JHr 1 r129 words
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Miscellaneous47 1939-10-23 4 All in a Day’s Work— by Rick Elmos SPELLS DISASTER z* o3 ArxiGEL- A OoTT// A- N- G yjE_ \aje.Qe_ JOST' V X. y y E HAVINIG A Vx (1 X y Little* SPlllinG I y WO kJw Si ?jy 11 zt iz-* I r 111 I47 words
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Article951 1939-10-23 5 Malay Girl Traced To Penang LOVER SENTENCED AT TELUK ANSON Teluk Anson. .4 MIDDLE-AGED Penang Malay named Hashim bin Omar was produced before Inche Samsudin bin Itam, the Teluk Anson First Magistrate, and two assessors, Tuan Haji Abdul Wahab and Tuan Haji Abdul Rahim, in the951 words
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Article151 1939-10-23 5 Latest Donations Latest donations to the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Penang Womens Branch, are: Amount previously acknowledged $1511.60 Mrs. T Rogers Snowball Bridge 9.00 Mrs. Miliar-Snowball Bridge 15.00 Alpha Pinang Gazette 10.00 The Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam Ladies' subscription and proceeds from sale of goods on October 17151 words
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Article492 1939-10-23 5 Social Personal Sir David Galloway has been admitted to the Singapore General Hospital to undergo an operation. Mr. A. P. Cranna. of Messrs. Guthrie and Co.. Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, left for England on long leave on Tuesday. Mr L.V. J. Laville assumed duties as I Johore judge on Thursday in492 words
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Article219 1939-10-23 5 CLOCK TOWER AT MAIN ENTR ANCE Alor Star. The new $87,000 Government Offices for the State of Perlis at Hangar are nearing' completion after two years. The building which stands at the junction of Jalan Hospital and Jalan Kolam will afford a grand spectacle situated just219 words
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Article247 1939-10-23 5 Three Principals To Address Meeting Taiping. The Combined Third Terminal and 1 Annual General Meeting of the Teachers Association of Perak will be held' in the Anglo-Chinese Schcol Hall at Ipoh on Saturday. November 4. The programme includes tiffin at 1 p.m. at Hotel Majestic for247 words
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Article318 1939-10-23 5 Eating-Stall To lie Organised WARM CLOTHING FOR SOLDIERS IN CHINA At the first committee meeting of the Ladies' Section of the China Distress Relief Fund held at the Penang Philomathic Union. Acheen Street at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, it was decided to organise a charity eating-stall318 words
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Article75 1939-10-23 5 Presentation At Taiping Taiping, Three members of the local Police Force were each a'warded a mechl for iotag and meritorious service by the Inspector General of Police. Mr. E Bagot. at Taiping on Saturday morning, when a special parade was held on the Esplanade. The winners75 words
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Article76 1939-10-23 5 A talk on "Turkey And The War" will be given by Mr E. H. G. Dobby. Lecturer ip. Geography at Raffles College, from the 8.M.8.C. at 7.30 p.m tonight. The subject of this talk was to have been "The Empire’s War Resources" as announced last week,76 words
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Article872 1939-10-23 5 MAXIMUM PRICES FIXED The Food Controller has published maximum prices for wholesalers and retailers dealing in sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, sterilised milk, powdered mil's, infant foods. Java sugar and flour. The prices per tin of the milk products are given below: SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK872 words
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Advertisement240 1939-10-23 5 J/ for demonstration or write for free catalogue. HENDRY’S 30 BISHOP ST. PENANG PHONE 3843 K. LUMPUR 6c SINGAPORE HOW TO SHORTEN CONVALESCENCE A long convalescence Is tedious and tiring to both doctor and patient. After many operations and illnesses» digestion is affected and impaired, yet it is necessary to240 words
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Miscellaneous36 1939-10-23 5 MAJESTIC LAST 3 SLOW* TODAY AT 3.00; 6.15 9.30 p.m. Matinee At Reduced Prices 15; 30 50 cts. t GtfATEST ACTRESS OF OUR TlMt DARK VICTORY GBEAfEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR OPENS TOMORROW jEEZ33r3Bj SOBKIN i36 words
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Miscellaneous88 1939-10-23 5 QUEEN'S LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY AT 3 P.M., 6.15 AND 9.30 3 p.m. Prices- Downstairs 15, 30 50 cents. STAN LAUREL OLIVER HARDY in “BONNIE SCOTLAND” Come and Roar Again Re-Issue Brand New Print OPENING TOMORROW At 6.15 n.m. 9.39 p.m. Paramount’s Murder Mystery With 1001 Gags S. S. Van88 words
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Article533 1939-10-23 6 racing programme for next year has already been drawn up and it is characteristic of Malaya’s calmness in wartime that there is to be no alteration in the schedule. All clubs, including Taiping, are carrying out their programmes as usual, thus ensuring that the Sport of Kings,533 words
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Article46 1939-10-23 6 majestic cinema Bette Davis in ‘‘Daik Victory.'’ 3.00. 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S (ENEMA Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy in “Bonnie Scotland’’ 3.00, 6.15 and WINDSOR CINEMA “Kiong Thai Koong” p.m. ROYAL CINEMA “Piya Pyare” or "My Man -Hindustani talkie» 6.15 and 9.30 p.m.46 words
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Article61 1939-10-23 6 London. So well prepared is the Empire that Britain can look forward to immediate lighting support from the Dominions, says the Ministry of Information. "Formations can, and no doubt will, be made available by the respective Dominion Governments at an early date, though this is, of61 words
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Article619 1939-10-23 6 IVTY little comment last week on 4’-I- Penang's heaviest man has led to the following footnotes sent by a correspondent who signs himseb “Passer-by." From semi-obscurity you have dragged the good-natured John Hardouin into the glare of publicity. Everyiohere he now goes, I am told, people stare619 words
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Article602 1939-10-23 6 Monday, October 23. TAESPITE the evidence of survivors that they actually saw a German submarine, the enemy persists in saying that the “Athenia" was sunk by British destroyers acting on Mr. inston Churchill’s orders. that the world is 1 tired of such lies, Dr.602 words
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Advertisement155 1939-10-23 6 m FAMOUS from SCOm,AND to PENANG ss? />*’■•-; -A I DON’T BE VAGUE K Haig NO FINER WHISKY GOES INTO ANY BOTTLE SOLE AGENTS:- JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., PENANG. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH M iji|gj lilj 11 jj- z. j. J. J < rr* I fc p155 words
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Advertisement31 1939-10-23 6 Be gws you /say DEL MOHE -rr IBh Ji Agents for Malaya. Henry W augh X Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur. taQBDiSBCBEBEB E3_3 e a a b b anaaeßSßS31 words
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94 1939-10-23 7 (To The Editor, Ifinang Gazette) Sir. With reference to the article— Mr. Wee Theang Siew. Chinese member on the Rural Board, Penang, the Pinan.g Gazette understands is resigning his seat etc. which appeared in your issue dated the 20th inst.. I am afraid I94 words
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260 1939-10-23 7 BETTE DAMS AT HER EMOTIONAL BEST Bette Davis runs the whole gamut of human emotions in her matchless chaecterisation in “Dark Victory,” now -howing at Xlajestic to crowded houses. With a beautiful love story reaching heights of deep pathos at times. it gives Miss Davis260 words
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Article153 1939-10-23 7 Knocked Down By Car At Burmah Road An Indian pedestrian was knocked down by a motor car at Burmah Road near the junction of Anson Road this morning. The man sustained some bad bruises and abrasions on the side of his body, and had to be removed to153 words
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234 1939-10-23 7 ALL EX-SERVICEMEN IN PENANG INVITED TO ATTEND The following arrangements for the parade of Ex-Serxicemen at the Cenotaph Nov. 11, 1939, have been approved by the Resident Councillor, The Fortress Commander, and the Officer Commanding the 3rd Bn. S.S.V.F. (P. P.W.V.C.). All Ex-Servicemen in234 words
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1161 1939-10-23 7 CONTROLLER’S WEEKLY REVIEW Food Dealers Still To Learn That Profiteering Does Not Pay i may be of interest to the public to know that not only are Siamese Rice prices no high ei as a result of the war, but that they are substantially1,161 words
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Article127 1939-10-23 7 Heavy And Deliberate Adulteration A milk-seller, Ratnam Thevar, who was summoned this morning before Mr. Lim Koon Teck in the Penang Middle Court, for selling adulterated milk at Brunei Lane, was fined $35 or one month’s rigorous imprisonment. in addition to the cost of the summons.127 words
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Article85 1939-10-23 7 Maximum sale prices of Portland Cement from the Japanese Empire have been fixed in the Straits Settlements under the Defence Regulations. They are: Sale in Singapore ex godown oy importer, 30 cents per 94 lb bag; sale in Penang or Malacca ex godown by importer. 85 cents per85 words
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Article248 1939-10-23 7 Backed Vehicle At High Speed Fines totalling $2l in default twentyone days rigorous imprisonment was imposed by Mr. Lim Koon Teck in tho Penang Middle Court, this morning, on a Chinese lorry-driver Cheah Kean Hong, who pleaded guilty to charges of negligent driving and failing to248 words
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Article66 1939-10-23 7 A collision involving a car and a lorry occurred at Penang Road near the junction of Phee Choon Road last night. Both the vehicles were slightly damaged. No one, however, was injured. It "would appear that the lorry and the car were proceeding along Penang Road towards66 words
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Article52 1939-10-23 7 Maximum prices have been fixed at which importers and others may sell in Singapore. Penang and Malacca the engineering stores described below: Sheets Galvanised Corrugated 3») Gauge $12.90 (Importers'; $13.75 (Persons other than Importers) per picul. Sheets Galvanised Flat 30 Gauge $13.85 (Importers); $14.75 (Persons other than Importers)52 words
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712 1939-10-23 7 PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH HOSPITAL FOR WOUNDED IN ENGLAND The first meeting of the general committee of the Malaya Patriotic Fund will be held next Friday. October 27, when delegates from all parts of Malaya will assemble at Government House. This will be712 words
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Advertisement227 1939-10-23 7 MH JMIlj te® jfcl iMf I ndhittt/ flavour Canadian SOUPS' Sole Agents: JOSEPH T RAVERS SONS LTD. S!ngajM>re Penang Kuala Lumpur Ipoh Malacca. A 27 For babies from 10-24 months Follow-on Trufood a highly nutritive food with feeding-tables allowing for the z- —progressive introduction of sc-llds iW F > A227 words
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Article504 1939-10-23 8 Weekly Share Market Report The following is a list oi business done and closing prices of shares in the Local i Share Market during the pa.-.t week. Th“ j price of 3 months Tin in London continues j at the maximum of £230.0.0 with sales locally at504 words
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Article351 1939-10-23 8 Directors’ Report fTiHE Directors’ report to shareholders of MandaiTekong (Singapore) Rubber for the year ended July 31, 1939, to be presented at the twenty-ninth annual general meeting on October 25 is as follows: Accounts. The results of the year’s working shew a loss of $216.60, which, being deducted351 words
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Article681 1939-10-23 8 Directors’ Report FOLLOWING is the Directors’ report, of Hitam Tin Ltd., for the year, ended June 30. 1939, to be presented at the twenty-first annual general meeting to be held in Ipoh. on Wednesday, October 25: ACCOUNTS. Apart from the sum of $2.160.00 written off against the681 words
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Article42 1939-10-23 8 The following information has been received from the Chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics, Batavia:— Java Total 1938. 62,225. August 1939. 4,422. Outer Provinces Total 1938. 109.207, August 1939. 9,922. Netherlands Indies Total 1938 171,432. August 1939 14,344.42 words
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Article69 1939-10-23 8 Tapah. A new block cf peons quarters has been put up near the junction of Chendrianz Roar, and the Main Road. As a shorta e ol quarters for Government Servants is being experienced here, these new quarters are ver\ welcome and it is hoped tl.at69 words
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Article213 1939-10-23 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers. Allenby 1-35 Batu Lintang 1.07| I.l2|ex Broga 67£ 72£ Sungei Tukang 1.07£ 1.12|c Tapah 1.90 2.00 Utan Simpa» 1.20 1.30 c MINING. Ampat 4 6 4 Austral Amal. 6/6 7 Ayer Weng 85 90 Batu Selangors 1.60 1.65 Hong Fatt 98 1.00 Johan213 words
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Article201 1939-10-23 8 RUBBER Buyers Seller» Aye r Panas 1.35 1.45 Bassetts 524 57 J Batu Lintangs 1.10 1.15 Bentas 1.05 1.10 Brogas 72V 75 Indragiris 1.40 1.45 Kuala Sidims 2.40 2.50 Lunas 1.67| 1.75 Malaka Pindas 1.30 1.40 Mentakabs 43 45 Pa jams 1.90 2.00 Sungei Tukaugs 1.074201 words
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Article182 1939-10-23 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 4,4 j 4/9 Bangrins 20/9 21/9cd B. Selangors 1.57 1.67 A Berjuntais 10/6 11 '3 Hitams 37 42 Hong Fatts 95 1.00 Jelebus 87 92£ Johans 30 33 Katus 22/ 23/ K. Kampars 11 9 12/6 Kuchais 1 60 1.70 Kundangs 8/6 9/182 words
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Article284 1939-10-23 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seller» Ampats 4/6 5/ A. Amalgamated 6/3 6/9 A. Hitams 22/6 23/6 Bangrins 21/ 22/ Batu Selangors 1.60 1.65 Hong Fatts 97 99 Jelebus 90 95 Johans 31 33 Kamras 1/6 1/10$ Kamuntings 9/ 9/6 K. Lanjuts 18/ 18/6 Kramats 11/ 11/6 Kuchais 1.60284 words
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Article239 1939-10-23 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 4/6 4/9 A. Amalgamated 6/6 7 Ayer Weng 85 90 Bangrin 21/ 221 Burma Malay 23/ 24 Hitam 374 424 Hong Fatt 96 98 Jelebu 924 974 Kampong Kamunting 7/9 8/3 Kampong Lanjut 18/3 18 9 Katu Tin 21/6 22/6 Klang239 words
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Advertisement761 1939-10-23 8 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. g“ sS. isSSfl paid Up £1.0W,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OUR ARE Eftr Thomas Smith Kt., Dy. Chairman Bight Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto -mwm TxvnrkrKCi A < AT YOUR DISPOSAL James Steuart, Esq. Clifford Henry Figg, Esq. ■OH. R. H. Vivian Smith "a-L761 words
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Article85 1939-10-23 9 —Reuter. Sydney, (New South Wales). Jessie, one of the world’s most famous zoo elephants, is dead here at the age of 77, or thereabouts. She was the favourite of several generations of Australian children, being presented to the Sydney Zoo by the King of Siam 57—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article624 1939-10-23 9 REVISED COMBINED AIRMAIL FEES FOR THE NETHERLANDS INDIES With effect from 16th instant the revised combined fees payable on an mail correspondence addressed to th< Netherlands Indies for despatch by the K.L.M. or the K.N.I.L.M. service are 40 cents per half ounce for letters and 20 cents for624 words
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Article725 1939-10-23 9 Romantic History Of Modern Wonder London. Among the mathematical instruments in the Science Museum, London, stand parts of the “calculating engines” over which Charles Babbage, Fellow of the Royal Society, spent £17.000 of Government money £6,000 of his own. and 37 years of his working career. Most725 words
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Article97 1939-10-23 9 Reuter. Brisbane, (Queensland). A famous war padre, who was the first to celebrate the Eucharist in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem after the Turks had been driven out by Lord Allenby’s army, has died here. He was Canon David John Garland and heReuter. - 97 words
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Article384 1939-10-23 9 Launched By Mrs. Roosevelt Newport News, Va. The passenger liner “America.” a major unit in the United States Maritime Commission’s programme to rehabilitate the American Merchant Marine, rode down the ways to the James River recently, christened by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt in what the President described384 words
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545 1939-10-23 9 An Appeal To League Of Nations Geneva. “An appeal has been addressed to the League of Nations by the Women’s Consultative Committee representing some 43,000,000 women, for the production of definite material with which to “safeguard those liberties which still remain to women” in countries which545 words
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Article427 1939-10-23 9 Lieut.-Col. Greenly’s Advice To Firms Members of Government Departments concerned with the production or use of coal or other fuels, representatives of engineering societies, scientific bodies and other organizations attended the annual luncheon of the Combustion Appliance Makers’ Association (Solid Fuel), held at the Dorchester. Sir427 words
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Article213 1939-10-23 9 Army To Spend $12,000,000 On Construction Honolulu. Sept. 24. A $12,000,000 army construction programme was outlined here today by the Constructing Quartermaster, Captain John A. Hunt. He estimated the army building programme would employ 2,900 unskilled workers at the peak of the building programme. He213 words
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Miscellaneous805 1939-10-23 9 RADIO TO-DAY B. B. C. TRANSMISSION FIVE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. GrSB 951 Mc/s <31.55 m.) GSE 1188 Mc/s (25.29 m OSD 11.75 Mc/s <25 53 mj TRANSMISSION -SIX. From 10 00 11.50 a.m. GSD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 m.> GSC 9.58 Mc/S <31.32 m.) GSB 951 Mc/s (31.55 mj TRANSMISSION—ONE.805 words
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Miscellaneous523 1939-10-23 9 SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English (Local Time) B. B. C. Transmission 5 6.50 a.m. 7.50 a.m. Transmission 6 11.20 a.m. Transmission 1 1.50 p.m. 6.05 p.m. 6.50 p.m. Transmission 2 8.35 p.m. 10.20 p.m. Transmission 3 11.20 p.m. v Transmission 4 1.20 a.m. 4.50 a.m. HONGKONG Local Time 8.35523 words
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Article338 1939-10-23 10 General Hospital Ward Full Kuala Lumpur. FURTHER evidence in the case in which Goh Boon Swee, a hospital dresser, and Suah Ah Tong, a hospital attendant, are charged with alleged misappropriation of money belonging to Low Soon Loh, a patient, was recorded on Friday by338 words
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Article54 1939-10-23 10 Reuter. Dunedin, (New Zealand). Believed to have been the oldest white woman in New' Zealand, Mrs. Emma Harries, a Londoner, has died here. Mrs. Harries was born in the parish of Bermondsey in 1834 and went to Australia in 1869. She came to New Zealand moreReuter. - 54 words
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930 1939-10-23 10 Full Support Of Every Muslim Country rpHE keen interest with which Malays, as members of the brotherhood of Islam, have been following Turkey’s relations with Russia and the Allies is reflected in the Malay newspapers, which give the fullest prominence to the pact930 words
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Article149 1939-10-23 10 Attack By Prisoner Galle. A remand prisoner stabbed Inspector Dassenaike, of the Dodanduwa Police, on his temple while the latter was in the Courts shortly after the Magistrate mounted the Bench. The assailant. Madampege Thomas' de Silva, who was in Fiscal’s custody on a charge149 words
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Article337 1939-10-23 10 Man “Created For Some Purpose’’ Johannesburg. Evolution has virtually ended, declared. Dr. Robert Broom, the wellknown South African anthropologist, in an address at the Witwatersrand University'. Except for slight modifications to a single new mammalian order_ for existing species, there had not beer: a very considerable337 words
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Article145 1939-10-23 10 Walter Hagen, one of the most colourful personalities of big golf is to give up regular competition in major tournaments. "I’m all washed up,” he declares. "I’m going to play for fun in a tournament or two although I feel I’ve had my share of championships. I figure145 words
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Article188 1939-10-23 10 Helsinki Still Bent On Holding Olympics Helsinki. The news that the America) Olympic Committee demands tha 1 the 1940 Olympic Games be held in th<. United States caused a tremendous surprise here and resulted in bitter coni' ments on the American action. The Finnish Committee immediately188 words
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Advertisement271 1939-10-23 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Bulldin,. Penanc Tel- IMS Ocean Bulldin,. Collyer Qua?. Sbjjapore T 55L blue funnel line. Fremient Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference Mar Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST271 words
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Advertisement158 1939-10-23 10 Good Afternoon! HAVE YOU A TICKET TO SEE THAT FAMOUS CHINESE PLAY Precious Stream 1 to be presented by THE PENANG CHINESE AMATEUR PLAYERS (under the auspices of the Straits Chinese British Association, Penang.) AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, PENANG ON FRIDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1939? IF NOT, MAY WE SUGGEST YOU158 words
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Miscellaneous46 1939-10-23 10 BOBBY BEAR'S CLIFF RESCUE 1 ;JBI > -w/ns® o’7 0 ’7 t— > I The surf riders clutched at the rope threw. The -dun;/ .Id Imar hauls >h m uu thouah with ease Now they climb up the cliQ, it's rouy’; Soon they'll be safe from tempestuous seas'.46 words
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Article955 1939-10-23 11 HANDICAPS SCRATCHINGS FOR SECOND DAY RACE ]—2.30 P.M. HORSES —Class 4 —Division 4 —s} Furlongs SALMON PAR 8y 9.00 Messrs. Scott Logue Logue PRINCESS PRIM 4y 8.08 Sir George Trimmer Marland LAY OFF 5y 8.08 "Bintang Stables Bowden SCRIBBLE 6y 8.08 "Fourth Avenue Kongsi” Turley955 words
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Article419 1939-10-23 11 .—Reuter. arsenal beat CHARLTON 8-4 London, Oct. 21. The following are the results of the regional football matches played today. SOUTH A Arsenal 8, Charlton 4. Millwall 1, Norwich 1. Southend 1, Tottenham 2. Watford 1. Clapton Orient 2. West Ham 2, Crystal Palace 6. SOUTH B.—Reuter. - 419 words
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Article113 1939-10-23 11 The following are P.R.C. tennis fixtures for the week: Monday. October 23: Singles Handicap——4o E. C. Valberg vs —30.2 Dr. N. H. Perera (unfinished tie). Tuesday, October 24: Singles Handicap —30.2 L. I. Robless vs —l5 D. A. Campbell; (Scr.) J. D. Scully vs +l5 A. B.113 words
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Article1144 1939-10-23 11 Trainer O’Neill May Score A Treble (Hy “EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh. N 1 ERS had a set-back on Saturday when only two firstfavourites obliged, and with another difficult card for tomorrow, the second day of the Perak Turf Club October Meeting, more upsets may be forthcoming. Trainer1,144 words
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Article261 1939-10-23 11 Hockey At P. Buntar With A.GS. Parit Buntar. The Anglo-Chinese School, Parit Buntar, maintained their unbeaten record at hockey by holding the Penang Government Trade School to a goalless draw in a friendly encounter on the Krian Club ground, on Saturday. A fast pace was261 words
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Article166 1939-10-23 11 H.S. Ong Scrapes Through In Ist Round Ipoh A start was made in the ninth open Perak Badminton Championships, at the Ipoh Town Hall yesterday, when first round ties in the men’s .singles and men’s doubles events were played off. There were no .surprise. The following are166 words
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Advertisement286 1939-10-23 11 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE OVERSEAS PENANG CENTRE 4 BRIGADE ORDERS BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS, for the month ending DUTY PARADES 115, Macalister Road, 31st October, 1939 Penang, Ist October, 19». DIVISION I, Peoa ng. Parade at Li Tek Seah, Carnarvon St. TeL 1374 Every Monday at 6.00 p.m. Squad “A” Every Wednesday286 words
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Article181 1939-10-23 12 Resolution Calling For Resignations Wardha, October 23. The Congress Working Committee passed a resolution calling on all Congress Ministries to tender their resignations in consequence of the Viceroy’s statement. It is not expected that the Ministries will resign until the resolution recommended by the Congress High Command—Reuter. - 181 words
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Article115 1939-10-23 12 Reuter. Crew Landed At Great Yarmouth London, October 21 Twenty-three members of the crew, of the Norwegian oil tanker. “Deodata. were landed at Great Yarmouth tonight by a lifeboat. Most of them were picked up by a British vessel and transferred to the lifeboat. Three of. Reuter. - 115 words
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Article79 1939-10-23 12 MONDAY. OCTOBER 23. TIN: Penang $117,371 Business done Buyers, no sellers. Singapore $117.37 j RUBBER: Penang (Spot) 37ic Singapore (Spot) 37 _c COPRA: Sundried $3.40 Black Pepper $9.50 TAPIOCA: Medium $3.25 Fair Seed $2.30 VICE: lbs. Indian Parboiled 133 $6.35 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 No. 2 $779 words
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Article80 1939-10-23 12 TANKER V A ITH 39.000 BARREL OF OIL New York. Oct. 22. A German tanker. Emmy Friedrich. le7 Tampico carrj mg 39.009 barrels of •il ostensibly lor Dairen, according to the New York- Times Mexico City dispatch. The clearance papers show that she »s bound80 words
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Article91 1939-10-23 12 Reuter. Gunfire Heard At One N.E. Coast Town London. October 21. At one North East coast town gunfire and the drone of aeroplane engines were heaid before the warnings. Crowds on the way to football matches went to the nearest shelters. In another town some footballers, whoReuter. - 91 words
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250 1939-10-23 12 REPORT OF TLRF CLUB FOR ANNT AL MEETING For the year ended August 31, 1939. the Penang Turf Club made a profit of 530.545.15 against $37,275.39 for the previous year. The total amount expended on the new Racecourse, up to August 31,250 words
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Article207 1939-10-23 12 Alba Might Make Winning Debut (By “Epsom Jeep”) Ipoh, Today. DESPITE further rain over the week-end, the Ipoh race track was in excellent condition this morning, when candidates did fast pace work on the inner grass track. If the weather keeps fine, j the going207 words
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41 1939-10-23 12 —Reuter. London. October 22 An air raid warning was given over part of the north-east coast but the all clear was sounded thirty minutes later. There was no gunfire and no aeroplanes were seen. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article40 1939-10-23 12 RACE 1: PRINCESS PRIM. METRO. RACE 2: STARLOCK. POLO. RACE 3: ACHILLES. SAM BURGER. RACE 4: HARD ROAD. AMAZON. RACE 5: PRESIDENT. SANTA ANITA. RACE 6: GRAND PRIX. EMPIRIC. RACE 7: SYCILLIAN. WINSOME. RACE 8: SLAPDASH. BRUAS.40 words
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Article105 1939-10-23 12 The following weights of one race on the third day ancf fourth day of the Ipoh October meeting have been announced. THIRD DAY HORSES. (LASS 1, DIY. I—<»1 <» H ROYAL HAMPTON 9.11 SMOKE DREAMS 9.07 PURE GOLD 8.13 TOVARICH 8. 10 BOMB US 8.08 BARFORD 8.02105 words
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152 1939-10-23 12 The newly formed Indo-Malaya Association has been exempted from registration. Ail Indians born in Malaya are eligible for membership. The admission of Indians domiciled in the Colony will be considered at any early date. The objects of the Association are: To promote among152 words
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83 1939-10-23 12 .—Reuter. On the money* market the continued easiness of the credit position and the keen demand for treasury bills was reflected in a further decline of the discount rates. The clearing banks displayed an insatiable appetite for bills and this week’s average rate of.—Reuter. - 83 words
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192 1939-10-23 12 Several Sums Already Paid London. A considerable number of the crew of the Athenia has already’ received compensation. Sir Walter Womersley, Minister of Pensions, stated in the House of Commons. Mr. Shinwell, Labour M.P. for Seaham, asked the Minister if the officers and crew would192 words
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Article346 1939-10-23 12 .—Rcurcr. Military Pact PROPOSAL LIKELY TO BE REJECTED London. Octctor 22. The Soviet proposals to Finland are! not yet known here, but it is likely that j they will include proposals for a military alliance This will almost certainly be unacceptable to the Finns since apart from the.—Rcurcr. - 346 words
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Article59 1939-10-23 12 .—Reuter. Pledge Reaffirmed By Mr. Savage Wellington, October 21 Mr. Savage, in a statement to the pr j re-affirmed New Zealand's pledm t( Britain and the Allies. He declared i' i the Government’s fixed determinati prevent any individual or group sab I ing the war efforts of.—Reuter. - 59 words
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Advertisement439 1939-10-23 12 (Head Office) 216 Penane Ruad. Ppnang. Phone 1477 1478 with extension! Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang. Rates of Subscription for Pinang Gazette and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Foreign Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Year! 0 15.00 18.00 24.00 Yearly 30.C0 36.00 48 00 SUNDAY439 words
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