Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 November 1939
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Title Section22 1939-11-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 232. Vo!. XCVIL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article94 1939-11-17 1 REUTER. Hitler Gives In To Military Advisers BERLIN, NOVEMBER 17. REFERRING TO THE PRESENT LULL ON THE WESTERN FRONT, A FOREIGN OFFICE SPOKESMAN ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAIN HITLER'S INACTIVITY WITH A STATEMENT THAT THE REASON WHY THE GERMAN FOR( ES ARE NOT ATTACKING, ALTHOUGH WELL PREPAREDREUTER. - 94 words
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Article115 1939-11-17 1 —8.0. W. Rugby, November 17. Four years ago, King George V planted flax seeds in a small corner of Sandringham farm lands. Success attended the experiment and since then, there has been a regular supply of flax from Norfolk to Northern Ireland. King George VI—8.0. W. - 115 words
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Article83 1939-11-17 1 —8.0. W. Discussion ith Mr. Chamberlain Rugby, Nov .16. General Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland and Commander-in-Chief, and M. August, Zaleski, Polish Foreign Minister, who are in London on an official visit, had a conversation with the Prime Minister at 10, Downing Street this evening. Genera)—8.0. W. - 83 words
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Article40 1939-11-17 1 —Reuter. Helsinki, Nov. 17. It is announced that a defence loan of hundred million Finnish marks has t n oversubscribed by about a hundied lillion marks. A second loan, similar in amount, nay now be floated. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article116 1939-11-17 1 .—8.0. W. Message Sent To His Majesty London, Nov. 17. On the opening of the 55th session of the Nyasaland Legislative Council, the following motion was carried unanimously :‘*The Legislative Council of Nyasaland, in session assembled for the first time since the outbreak of hostilities, affirms the determination.—8.0. W. - 116 words
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66 1939-11-17 1 i. —Reuter. Spanish Journalist’s Tribute To Britain Madrid, November 17. “I don’t think it would be possible to give prisoners of war more humane treatment than that accorded to Germa i prisoners in Britain,” says the London correspondent of an influential Madrid newspaper. This statementi.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article23 1939-11-17 1 —REUTER. LONDON, NOVEMBER 17. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT IS PLACING A LARGE ORDER FOR MUNITIONS FROM AUSTRALIA.—REUTER. - 23 words
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Article89 1939-11-17 1 —Reuter. TO CHECK SOVIET ADVANCE Rome, November 17. Italy will remain in a state of armed peace until her legitimate interests are respected and can be satisfied, states the newspaper “Tribiina” explaining Signor Mussolini’s speech of Thursday. The “Gazetta del Popolo,” in a leader, gives some—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article, Illustration131 1939-11-17 1 Reuter. London, November 17. MR. MALCOLM MacDONALD at a meeting in London declared: “Nothing illumines more brilliantly the cliiference bc t w ee n ours and the Nazi political sy ste m s than the contrast between the responses from the British ColoniesReuter. - 131 words
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Article144 1939-11-17 1 MR. EDEN ON UiS VISIT TO WESTERN FRONT London, Nov. 17. “I can assure you that the visit was an inspiration to us all,” said Mr. Eden, si>eaking to members of the Overseas League, London, on his return from his visit to the Western Front—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article82 1939-11-17 1 —Reuter. Appointed Treaty Joint Commissioner Rugby, Nov. 17. It is officially announced from South Africa yesterday that General Smuts has accepted in his personal capacity the offer from the Governments of the United States and Belgium of appointment as one of the three joint Commissioners.—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article54 1939-11-17 1 8.0. W. Rugby, November 17. The Air Ministry announces the following casualties ‘‘on various dates”: In action killed 1; missing, believed killed: 2; previously reported missing, now reported killed: 6; previously reported missing, now prisoners of war: 2. On active service killed, 23; missing, believed killed 1;8.0. W. - 54 words
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Article119 1939-11-17 1 Chinese Proposals Accepted By Britain London, November 17. The Chinese Government's proposals for an air service between Akyab or Rangoon and Kunming with extension to Hongkong and Shanghai as “soon as conditions permit'' have been accepted, by the British Government, according to an exchange of notes dated—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article42 1939-11-17 1 —8.0. W. Proposals Under Consideration Rugby, Nov. 17. It was stated in a Parliamentary answer that proposals for the exchange of British subjects in Germany for Ge? man civilians in the British Empire and mandated territories were under consideration.—B.O.W.—8.0. W. - 42 words
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Article38 1939-11-17 1 8.0. W. Rugby, November 17. The Board of Trade index of wholesale prices in October was five per cent higher than a month before and 11. i ptr cent, higher than a year ago.—8.0. W. - 38 words
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Article57 1939-11-17 1 —Reuter. Closely II (itched By America W ashington, Nov. 16. Mr. Sumner Welles, Assistant Secretary of State, declared that the State Department was watching Japan’s latest invasion in the Pakhoi region. He added he was not certain what American interests, if any, were involved but the Department—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article33 1939-11-17 1 —Reuter. Shillong, Nov. 17. It is officially arnounced that Sir Muhammad Saaduila, ex-Premier and Leader of the Opposition, of the Assam Legislative Assembly, has agreed to form a new Ministry.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Advertisement57 1939-11-17 1 COW GATE i i l®rtor North Malaya Pcnanj GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LI D.. Penang and Ipoh. I CONTENTS Page Latest Cables J Earlier Cables 2 3 Veterinary Department s Report On Rabies In S.S. and F.M.S. 4 Malayan News Editorial 2 Local News Commerical Radio Notes and Postal Notice 9 Indian57 words
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Advertisement89 1939-11-17 1 fed on COW&GATL vWw T for North Malaya Penang:GhAJRGhTOWN DISPENSARY LTD Pena.» and Took. TT E R f y IT Sit for nourishing goodness and full rich flavourS.C.S. Butter has all the fine Vw M qualities you expect in good butter nourishing goodness creamy flavour and rich golden colour. Plenty89 words
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Article145 1939-11-17 2 B O.W, German Planes Outclassed Rugby, November 16. Aerial actions on the Western Front confirm the pre-war reports of Norv egian, Swiss and Spanish pilots that the German standard single seater fighter the Messer-Schmitt 109. though ex tremely fast, lacks manoeuvrability and stalls very easily.B O.W, - 145 words
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Article133 1939-11-17 2 —Reuter. Norwegian Ship Sunk Without Warning London, Nov. 16. The ruthless German warfare against neutral merchant shipping is instanced in the warningless torpedoing of a Norwegian tanker, Arnekjode, by a U-boat which made no attempt to save her crew, avs an authoritative statement, despite bed weather and—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article64 1939-11-17 2 —Reuter. Rise Of 14 Points Since Start Of War London. Nov. 16 Since the war began the cost of living index figure has risen by fourteen points (from 155 to 169». states the Ministry of Labour, and at November 1 the figure was 69 per cent above—Reuter. - 64 words
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198 1939-11-17 2 —Reuter. London, November 16. The International Rubber Committee s decision to fix the quota for the first quarter of 1940 at eighty per cent against seventy-five per cent for the present quarter did not materially affect the London maiket this morning where such—Reuter. - 198 words
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Article155 1939-11-17 2 .—Reuter. London Chamber Seeking Release London. November 16 The London Chamber of Commerce is negotiating the release of British-owned cargoes valued at between £3.000.000 and £5.000.000 lying in the holds of 140 German ships taking refuge in neutral ports. The Germans are demanding from 10.—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article225 1939-11-17 2 —8.0. W. Objections By Lord Stanhope Rugby. November 16. The motion that the House should meet for a secret session in order io avail themselves of the knowledge and experience of Members who, owing to I the necessity of wartime restraint, were not able to make their—8.0. W. - 225 words
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Article90 1939-11-17 2 —Reuter. Apology By Japanese Canton Authorities London. November 16. The crew of tne Dardanus were handed over to the British Consul General at Canton yesterday, announced Mr. Butlei, answering a question in the House of Commons. The local Japanese authorities in Canton apologised for their detention. Arrangements are—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article56 1939-11-17 2 y.—Reuter. London, Nov. 16. The “President Harding,” last of the United States liners flying the “Stars and Stripes” In belligerent waters, sailed from Britain to New York yesterday. She was so heavily laden with passengers that additional cots and beds were provided and they.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article54 1939-11-17 2 Reuter. Washington. November 16. Al Capone, the notorious former “Czar”, of Chicago’s underworld has been released from prison to which he was sentenced in 1931. It is recently reported that he has written his friends that he has decided to go straight and resume residence in hisReuter. - 54 words
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Article200 1939-11-17 2 —8.0. W. Favourable Impression Of B.E.F. In France Rugby, Nov. 16. Circles connected with the representatives of the Dominion and Indian Gove’n n.ents, who have just returned tv London after nearly a week spent :n company with the Dominions Secre tary. Mr. Eden, in France commen+ec! on the—8.0. W. - 200 words
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117 1939-11-17 2 Reuter. Ready To Play Part On Western Front london. November 16. That the poles are still vital military force was stressed by General Sikorski, addressing the Foreign Press Association in London today. General Sikorski is at present visiting Britain at the invitation of theReuter. - 117 words
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Article54 1939-11-17 2 —8.0. W. Burmese Sawbwa’s £lO,OOO Rugby, November 16. The Lord Mayor's Red Cross and St. John’s Fund rose to £657.000 last night. Among the donations was £2.000 as the first instalment from the South African Red Cross Society. The Sawbwa of Tawngpeny. Upj cr Burma, has subscribed—8.0. W. - 54 words
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Article328 1939-11-17 2 GENERAL CHIANG KAI-SHEK’S CONFIDENCE Chungking, Nov. 13. Despite the Japanese offensive in military, political and economic fields in a desperate attempt to conquer China, everyday is getting nearer to their fore-doomed failure, reiterated Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in an address delivered yesterday at the opening ceremony of thethus greater defeat.—Chinese Central News. - 328 words
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1230 1939-11-17 2 Sir John Simon On Threat To Holland JFEEKL4 WAR REVIEW: GOOD PROGRESS OF EMPIRE TALKS London, November 16. Making a statement on behalf of Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons, Sir John Simon said that the notable development since the last statementi Reuter. - 1,230 words
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Article68 1939-11-17 2 Reuter. Huge Orders Placd l!v British Governin' "I Canbci-n-Munition orders from n vernment to the value oi pounds were obtained by Lster of Supply, now in nounced Mr. Stewart in Representatives. Operatives in muniti< n be increased from 8.000 year consistent with d' requirements. Every beenReuter. - 68 words
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Advertisement128 1939-11-17 2 wjj^lhftJ ftgj -Sr St < ftal 1 i MMMEBWWI SPORTS MR TROISERS -K Tailored from a very line 1 quality weather-proofed s Wfe Gabardine by rubberless swS process. j H More comfort in wear and M i Mfcft ft a action smarter in appear- k J ance. j Self supporting128 words
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629 1939-11-17 3 DOTH SIDES PLAYING WAITING GAME umerous Reconnoitring Patrols Deploy Lower V osges Paris, Nov. 16 th sides appear to be playing a waiting game on the Western I ron* but a certain amount of patrol activity is reported. German patrols consisted of small units which—Reuter. - 629 words
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334 1939-11-17 3 'lataroa” Outwits U-Boat After 50-Minute Chase London, Nov. 16. After being sighted by a British cruiser a German steamer believed to be i l “Leander” (969 tons) was taken to a British port as prize. It is believed the ship entered Vigo—Reuter. - 334 words
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Article26 1939-11-17 3 —Reuter. Two Seats Won By Smuts’ Party Johannesburg, Nov. 16. General Smuts’ Government won two provincial council try-elections on the neutrality issue.—Router.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article180 1939-11-17 3 —Reuter. TYPE OF LIBERTY ALLIES AIM AT New York, Nov. 16. Ninety=five per cent of the people in America want to “see the type of life and liberty for which Britain and France are fighting preserved from destruction,” declared Mr. Thomas W. Lamont,—Reuter. - 180 words
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80 1939-11-17 3 —Reuter. NO TERRITORY RECEIVED AT VERSAILLES Rome. Nov 16. It; ly expects a solution of the colon »1 question, declared Signor Gayda in a bioadcast to America. Italy was betrayed at Versailles and received no colonial territories under the Treaty. Italy's aims were political—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article73 1939-11-17 3 —Reuter. MURDEROUS ACTIVITIES FROM REAR London. Nov. 16. The Germans admit finding it to suppress the population of Poland, according to the French radio which quotes an article in the Voelkische Reobachter stating that the German authorities in Poland have to deal with murderous activities striking—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article60 1939-11-17 3 —Reuter. Not Affected by Soviet Economic Pressure Helsinki, Nov. 16. Reports from Russia claiming that Finland is in economic difficulties were described as fantastic by M. Paasikivi in an interview. He declared that economic pressure by the Soviet is having no effect on Finland and the—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article38 1939-11-17 3 —Reuter. Number Of Victims Exaggerated Caracas, Nov. 16. The bodies of 24 victims of the La Gunillas fire were recovered. It is believed that the number of victims is exaggerated. Numbers were taken to hospital.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article51 1939-11-17 3 Reuter. Mission Expected At Sofia Shortly Bucharest. Nov. 16. The British trade mission is expected t > arrive shortly in Sofia. It is understood that Bulgaria is prepared to sell Britain butter bacon, fruit and pulp in exchange for rubber and other colonial products and industrialReuter. - 51 words
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468 1939-11-17 3 Operations THE VALUE OF STRICT CENSORSIHP OF NAVAL NEWS Rugby, November 15. rpHE public is coming to realise that the strict and possibly irksome censorship of naval news is not imposed without good reason. The report of quite innocent coming events may convey valuable—BOW. - 468 words
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Article468 1939-11-17 3 News In Malay November 15. 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 keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be468 words
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Advertisement68 1939-11-17 3 THE CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BANK OF CHINA HAVE PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THEIR AGENCY AT 52-54 Beach Street, Penang On November 20th, 1939. GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION TRANSACTED Chairman of Board of Directors: T. V. SOONG General Manager: SUNG HAN-CHANG Assistant General Manager: TSUYEE68 words
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599 1939-11-17 4 Incident In Java POLICEMAN RESCUED BY EUROPEAN Kuala Lumpur. rpWO Chinese, James Tan, a technical assistant in the Sur- vey Department, and his brother-in-law, Chuah Kim Swee, appeared in the First Court on Wednesday before Mr. R. C. Redman. The first accused was charged with599 words
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280 1939-11-17 4 So familiar has the term A.R.P. become in Singapore that it is difficult to believe that this organization only came into being ten months ago. The Air Raid Precautions department of the Colony was founded last January, and it now comprises 3,500280 words
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Article247 1939-11-17 4 YOUNG CHINESE SENT TO PRISON Kuala Lumpur. ■’HEH SENG, a young Chinese who was said unsuccessfully to have tried to pass three counterfeit fivecent pieces off on a Chinese woman who sold tea at Foch Avenue, was charged before Mr. R. C. Redman, the First247 words
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Article117 1939-11-17 4 Woman Appears In Court Willi Baby Kuala Lumpur. With a baby in her arms, Wong Fong, a young Chinese woman, entered the dock of the First Magistrate's Court. Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday morning to claim trial before Mr. R. O. Redman, on a charge of117 words
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924 1939-11-17 4 NO RABIES IN F.M.S. S.S. LAST YEAR Several Suspected Cases Kept Under Observation DURING the year no cases of rabies were recorded in th Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements nor the Unfederated Malay States of Johore, Trengganu and Bi nei, states report of Veterinary Depts, tor 1938: As in924 words
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Article602 1939-11-17 4 SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CAR COLLISION 'T'WO cyclists who were knocked down by a motor-car at the junction of South Bridge Road and Hokkien Street on the morning of Nov. 12, 1938, were awarded $2,236 special and general damages when judgment was delivered on W ednesday in the602 words
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Advertisement146 1939-11-17 4 Cooling fragrance, long* lasting and Jf* appealing Your personal appeal will be enhanced —you will stay cool and refreshed all day—when you use Himalaya Bouquet Perfume. This lovely moun- Ml tain flower fragrance keeps its exquisite perfume Ml for days. You can always depend on Himalaya I M I Bouquet.146 words
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1225 1939-11-17 5 irst School Opened In Penang In 1820 IH. H. L. HODGE S ADDRESS TO TEACHERS Teljik Anson. HE thud anniversary celebration of the Lower Perak Tamil and 1 elegu Teachers Association was held recently at the mises of the Lower Perak Indian Association in1,225 words
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Article243 1939-11-17 5 Mr. Leong Sin Nam, 0.8. E., the prominent Perak miner who has been ill for some time went down to Kuala Lumpur recently for treatment under Dr. J. Fried. He is improving rapidly. Mr A. A. Henggeler has been appointed under the Tin and Tine-ore (Restriction) Enactment,243 words
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44 1939-11-17 5 AW BROTHERS’ $l,lOO GIFT Singapore. />. Steam Na/vigation C 0., Ltd., haz e received a donation of $l,lOO from Messrs. Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par for distribution to the Chinese deck passengers saved from the sunken steamer Sirdhana.”44 words
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307 1939-11-17 5 L. AJM - L.AJM. ‘FOUR FEATHERS' FOR the third time in succession Zoltan Korda has pulled off a big, swinging adventure film of the kind that cinemagoers pray for. “The Four Feathers,” at the Majestic tonight, is likely to make as much history as “The Drum” and “Sanders307 words
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Article315 1939-11-17 5 Muslims In Festive Mood Alor Star Wednesday night was the grand opening night of all shows in Kedah, after the closing of all amusements during the Ramthan fasting month, and as a result ol this, many thousands of Muslims and non-Muslims flocked to all the show315 words
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Article1115 1939-11-17 5 LIST OF MAXIMUM PRICES ISSUED IN a s.s. Government Gazette Extraordinary published on Wednesday, the Food Controller has fixed the ma imum prices at which sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, steriHze milk, powdered milk and infant foods shall be sold in the Colony as1,115 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous133 1939-11-17 5 1 v pictures have stirred me more than this spectacular war drama of the Egyptian campaign. 1 ur Feathers” is a great story which loses none of its appeal.” writes E. P. B. in Pinang Gazette. M/b 3 SHOWS DAILY A AAu 3.00; 6.15 9.30 P.M. PRICES FOR MATINEE 20,133 words
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Miscellaneous144 1939-11-17 5 QUEEN’S SENSATIONAL SUCCESS ALREADY 25 PERFORMANCES I LNCXt Change NOW IN ITS 9TH BIG DAY Don’t miss this greatest of all BROUGHT BACK IN RESPONSE TO Tarzan Thrillers NUMEROUS REQUESTS LAST FEW SCREENINGS 6.15 TO-NIGIHT 9.30 U MATINEE TOMORROW AT 3 P.M. REDUCED PRICES MMillM FJW Tanan (with the won-144 words
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Article576 1939-11-17 6 qpllE Allies are now left in the position of waiting and watching lor Hitler to strike. Speculation is rife as to whether he will carry out the threat he has so often made: “W hen 1 strike, it will be like lightning in the night.” There is576 words
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Article45 1939-11-17 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA "Four Feathers” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA Alaureen O’Sullivan and Johnny Weismuller in "Tarzan Finds A Son.” 6.15 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA "Madam Toe” (Cantonese talkie). 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ROYAL CINEMA “Garib-Ki-tope” (Hindustani talkie). 6.15 and 9.30 p.m.45 words
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Article480 1939-11-17 6 Quite Boring AM glad the Chief Censor for Malaya took the opportunity in his broadcast talk on ednesda) night to assure the public that censors are not fond of prying into their neighbours’ affairs. One can quite believe this. The novelty of reading other people's letters is480 words
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Article697 1939-11-17 6 Friday, Nov. 17. HPHERE is nothing much in todays new s, except for the war statement which Sir John Simon made on behalf of the Premier. Reviewing a comparatively uneventful week. Sir John Simon said that the most notable development since the last statement697 words
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Advertisement422 1939-11-17 6 r > -< tsw tW 1 HH \BS? <Aw raSF j> j Food FITNESS In every spoonful of Marmite there is a rich store of valuable health-giving Vitamin B the food clement which is absolutely essential to good health ind resistance to infection. Marmite is therefore a vital health food.422 words
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Advertisement38 1939-11-17 6 EVERYBODY’S FAVOURITE For ANY OCCASION DGY r J c< If .\J .NbM<q rolgi pßßAlifl Produce of THE FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE Co., COGNAC. EstabiShed in 1838. Sole Agents Henry W augli Co., Ltd. Penang, Singapore, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur.38 words
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Article722 1939-11-17 7 mu Proprietress (Convicted t very single alteration, howit may be, an application lorwarded to the Municipal partment, and that no conallowed to make any exant’ wiring to those ini K inally, were made clear by M. Mankin Municipal Electric who prosecuted in two cases Madam Cheong Phooi722 words
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154 1939-11-17 7 Advice To Road Users As To Deportment ‘nothing in the nature of 'courtesy cops hacc ban instilu Penang by the Traffic Department, and since yesterday a trained N.C.O.s and constables on bicycles stationed them't important and crowded thoroughfares, imparting advice to <ers as to154 words
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Article171 1939-11-17 7 TIMELY INTER! ENTION BY POLICE ....«Ivina hear ly H dozen Sikhs, consisting T a T kn(le,s at Victoria behind the < entral Fire Brigade yesterday afternoon. ..in of the men who were stated to have been involved .-natr were brought to th e General Hospital, one171 words
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Article120 1939-11-17 7 The wedding of Mr. M. Saveri Doss, second son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Mariadoss Mudaliar cf Penang with Miss Flory Euruthayamari Ammal. fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Aroki,asami Mudaliar of Kuala Lumpur, was solemnised at the Church of St. Anthony. Kuala Lumpur on120 words
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Article, Illustration316 1939-11-17 7 In aid of the Poppy Day fund, a very successful mounted gymkhana was held on the padang at Tanah Raia. Cameron Highlands, on Saturday afternoon last. Long before the events were due to start, the padang was thronged with spectators cf316 words
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Article79 1939-11-17 7 A motor-car travelling along Weld Quay towards Prangin Road Ghaut yesterday morning was badly damaged when a motor lorry trying to back into a parking stand crashed into it. The right door and the right front mudguard of the car were badly damaged as a result79 words
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60 1939-11-17 7 The Singapore mail train this morning arrived in Kuala Lumpur one and a half hours late, as a result of which, mails were received at the local office nearly two hours behind schedule. Information elicited at the railway station from passengers revealed that60 words
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Article99 1939-11-17 7 With commendable enterprise, the, Malayan Products Canning Co.. Ltd. of I Penang, has added to their numerous products of canned food. Their tinned l fruit of Malayan mangosteen and rambuttans now enjoys an international reputation, while their Curry Chicken has not only won prizes at the Malayan Exhibition,99 words
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Article306 1939-11-17 7 Local Organiser’s Appreciation 4 NOTHER large consignment of knitted garments has been despatched to England from Penang and Province Wellesley. This includes:—B3 pullovers, 88 scarves, 75 pairs socks, 11 pairs mittens, 25 pairs hospital socks, 11 hot water bottle covers, 14 pairs cuffs. Knitting is solely in306 words
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469 1939-11-17 7 Singapore was given its first experience of a complete black-out and curfew during the present war last night, when sirens giving the warning of the approach of the aircraft found some 7,000 emergency workers springing into action. The lights of Singapore were completely extinguished. The469 words
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Advertisement195 1939-11-17 7 For babies from 10-24 months Follow-on Trufood a highly nutritive hed with feeding-tables allowing for the progressive introduction cf co-ids An infant is fed accurately with a measured amount of food curng t X 5 all the stages of the first nine months of life. A carefully planned diet e<195 words
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Article203 1939-11-17 8 LEAN CO’s QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers cjeUen Ampats 4/9 5/l± A. Wengs 85 90 B. Selangors 1.65 1.721 Hong Fatts 971 1.021 J el eb us 1.05 l.lOcd Johans 32 35 J e la pangs 32/ 33/ Kinta Kellas 7/3 7/71 K. Kampars 13/6 14/3 K. Lanjuts 20/3 21/3 Kramats 12/203 words
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Article273 1939-11-17 8 RUBBER Buyer» Sellen Allenbys 1.35 1.45 Ayer Panas 1.45 1.521 Bassetts 55 571 Batu Lintangs 1.121 1.171 Bentas 1.10 1.15 Borellis 1.471 1.55 Brcgas 73 76 Indragiris 1.50 1.55 Kempas 2.20 2.35 Kuala Sidims 2.55 2.65 Lunas 1.80 1.85 Malaka Pindas 1.50 1.55 Mentakabs 44 46273 words
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Article263 1939-11-17 8 KENNEDY CO’s SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Batu Lintang 1.171 Broga 75 77 A Changkat Serdang 1.10 1.30 Indragiri 1.471 1.52} Kempas 2.20 2.30 Kuala Sidim 2.50 2.60 Malaka Pinda 1.50' 1.60 Pajam 2.12} 1.20 Sungei Tukang 1.12} 1.15 ex Teluk Anson 1.47} 1.55 Temerloh 65 67}e< Ulu Benut 35263 words
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Article79 1939-11-17 8 Reports published in some Thai newspapers about the scenes resulting from the recent shortage of petrol in Chiengmai were much exaggerated (states the ‘•Bangkok Times”). It is true that there was a shortage for a day or two. little inconvenience was caused thfWby At the same79 words
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Article197 1939-11-17 8 QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS Estimated Mi-.e Output profit from including Working Permitted Carry-over Costs quota sal s COMPANY Stocks for before provid(Tons Cone.) Quarter ing depreciation and overhead charges. Rawang Tin Fields Ltd. 171.13 11.993 23,255 Rawang Concessions Ltd. 107.62 9.457 10.514 Kundang Tin Dredging Ltd. 26.76 2.006197 words
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Article261 1939-11-17 8 A. A. ANTHONY CO’s QUOTATIONS 1 in Buyers Senera Ampat 5/ 5/3 Austral Amal. 6/9 7/ Ayer Hitam 25 y 0 26/0 Ayer Weng 82} 87} Bangrin 23/0 24/0 Batu Selangor 1.62} 1.67} Berjuntai 11/ 11/6 Burma Malay 23/0 24/0 Hong Fatt 98 1.01 Jelapang 32/6 33/3 Jelebu 1.00 1.05261 words
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Article292 1939-11-17 8 SOON THEAM CO’s QUOTATIONS TIN Buyen Ampats 5 5,3 A. Amalgamated 6/6 7/ A. Hitam 25 26/ Bangrins 22/9 23 9 Batu Selangors 1.65 1.70 Hong Fatts 1.00 1.02} Jelebus 1-05 I.loc Johans 31} 33} Kamras 1/7} 1/10} Kamuntings 10/9 11/6 K. Lanjuts 20/6 21/2 Kramats 12/3 12/9 K. Kampar292 words
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Article518 1939-11-17 8 The following publications were L or received by the Department of s tistics, S.S. F.M.S., during the per October 30 —Nov, 4, 1939, inclusive, are available for the public use in t; Reference Library, Fullerton Build Singapore. Applications may be m by members of the public resident Malaya518 words
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Article81 1939-11-17 8 Kuala Reman Rubber F 171.000; Lok Kawi Rubber and Bruseh Rubber Estat I The Ayer Kuning (F. M Co., Ltd. 85.500. The B b Estate Ltd. (Staffleld Estat 2Bradwall (F. M S.) Rubber F 54.000, The Chersonese (F. M Ltd 70.000 Dennistown Rub Ltd. (Dennistown Estate*81 words
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Article57 1939-11-17 8 Pahang Consolidated Co L piculs. Ipoh Tin Dredeing Ltd. 1 1 piculs, 121,700 yardage treat run. > Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd. f 1 377 piculs 77.100 yardagt hours run. s Sungei Kinta Tin Dred piculs. 157,200 yardage treat' run. NOVEMBER Ol’TI’l 1 The tin output of57 words
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Advertisement878 1939-11-17 8 BANKS THE MERCANTILE Nederlansche BANK OF INDIA, LTD. Handel-Maatschappii to England) N. V. Mfgtal Authorised .J (NETHERLANDS TRADING OMOO SOCIETY) BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Incorporated to the Netherlands j With limited liability J BW Charles Alexander Innes, 8 T O>XJEL V CiiftirnntD air Thomas Smith Kt., Dy. Chairman Established by Royal878 words
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Article386 1939-11-17 9 Driver Charged A ft>er Motor Fatality Mr. R. C. Redman, the First Magistrate. Kuala Lumpur, or. Wednesday morning allowed a Chinese woman to compound a case against one Pool Hock Koo. who claimed trial on a charge of causing grievous hurt. The accused said the trouble386 words
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Article872 1939-11-17 9 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MAILS Under present conditions the Post Office is unable to give definite information concerning the latest dates up to which correspondence may be posted in this country for delivery at destination by Christmas or New Year. It is likely, however, that mails for overseas872 words
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Article833 1939-11-17 9 Leads To Forging Dance Coupons Singapore Infatuation for a cabaret dance hostess was said to be the reason why Bin Chong Kwai, a young educated Chinese, caused Great World dance coupons to be forged. Bin Chong Kwai, described by his counsel, Mr. S. G. Pillay, as833 words
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Article351 1939-11-17 9 Dewan’s Appeal Trivandrum, Oct. 28. Dr. Frimodt Moller, Medical Commissioner, Tuberculosis Association of India, delivered a lecture on “The Fight against Tuberculosis in India” yesterday evening at the V. J. Town Hall, Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar was in the chair. Introducing Dr. Frimodt Moller to351 words
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Miscellaneous1316 1939-11-17 9 wi Br SL flßv TO-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS |> B q BROADCASTING News In English I RANSMISSION—FIVE. From 6.40 9.35 a.m. (Local Time) GSB 951 Mc/s (31.55 m.) B B C. G.-’E 11 88 Mc/s (25.29 m.) Transmission 5 6.50 am. SD 11.75 Mc/s (25.53 in.) 7.50 a.m. Transmission 6 11.201,316 words
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Miscellaneous479 1939-11-17 9 I Camay Glamour Revue. 5.50 Local MarI k<t Report. 5.55 News Period —Spanish— j English. 6.20 Marco Sextette. 6.50 There Was a Time When Old favourites. 7.05 On the Mall. (Military Band». 7.20 Phillips Melody Moments —National Shilkret and the Phillips Orchestra with the Melodcers Quartet and Guest Artists. 7.50479 words
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Miscellaneous24 1939-11-17 9 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 3.12 a.m. 10.12 a.m. 4.00 p.m. 10.07 p.m. TOMORROW 3.38 s 10.46 a.m. 4 49 n 10 54 p.m.24 words
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Article341 1939-11-17 10 Begum Amiruddin’s Address Tanjore, Oct. 29. RESOLUTIONS congratulating the Government on the success of its Prohibition scheme, urg'.ig the early introduction of the Act in the Tanjore District and requesting the Government to api>oint women police for the proper enforcement of the Brothels Act, were passed341 words
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Article138 1939-11-17 10 Normal Conditions Restored Ernakulam. Oct. 29. A press communique issued by the Government of Cochin states that, in view of the almost normal conditions prevailing in the rice market at present, they have withdrawn the portion of the order fixing the maximum and minimum prices138 words
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Article662 1939-11-17 10 Mr, Bose’s Reply To Mr. Fazlul Huq Calcutta, Oct. 24. IW/TR. SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE has issued the following statement:— “Ordinarily I do not attach any importance to the fulminations of a weather-cock politici an like Moulvi A. K. Fazlul Huq, but the occasion today is such that662 words
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Article417 1939-11-17 10 Reply To Bengal Premier Lucknow, Oct. 30. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU has issued the following statement to the Press: “I have read in the daily press what Mr. Fazlul Huq is pleased to call his challenge to me. lam not gifted with Mr. Fazlul Huq's rich417 words
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242 1939-11-17 10 Production In India Urged Lucknow, Oct. 28. In the presence of a large and distinguished gathering of medical men from all over the province and prominent citizens, the sixth session of the U. P. Medical Conference was opened this afternoon by Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit, Minister for242 words
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Article334 1939-11-17 10 Erosion Of River Banks Klang. AT the last meeting of the Klang Sanitary Board the chairman informed the members that the reassessment of Klang North had resulted in an increase in annual value of $8,272, namely, an increase in revenue of $B9O which, however, was subject to334 words
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Article167 1939-11-17 10 Labour Leader Sentenced Alleppey. O't. Judgment was delivered by Mr. C. S. Lakshmanan Pil •< s sions Judge, in two but cases of sedition convicting a tencing each of the two accu-’ in each case) in the two casmonths’ simple imprisonment The accused in the first V.167 words
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Advertisement213 1939-11-17 10 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building. Penang Tel. 1366. Ocean Building. Collyer Quay. Singapore Tel. 5151. blue funnel line. Freauent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERNAUSTRALIA TUE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE213 words
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Advertisement229 1939-11-17 10 P.&O.S.N. COMPANY Mail Passenger And Cargo Services. Penang United Kingdom Details on application. Penang Far East Passengers are requested to register their requirements but ur d, r present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted. A regular service is maintained be; ween Singapore, Port Swett ham, Teluk Anson and Penang per S/S229 words
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794 1939-11-17 11 -c<‘|)lances For Tomorrow RACE 1—2.30 P.M. unRSI ••—Class 2 —Division 3 —6 Furlongs EFI'ER 8y 9.04 Mr. A. van Tooren Duval Y 8.13 Dr. Chong Tak Nam Hobbs 4y 8.11 Messrs. C.Y. Choy C.Y. Chong Hobbs 4 D WHITE 7y 8.08 Mr. M. L. Phillips794 words
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Article262 1939-11-17 11 Two Practice Games esterday The Penang Ladies Hockey Club held two practice games on the Francis Light School ground yesterday and except for half a dozen schoolboys fielded four complete sides. Despite the soft condition of the ground due to the morning’s rain, the players displayed a262 words
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86 1939-11-17 11 Th e following are requested to represent the C.R.C. against the P.R.C Ladies Team on the Club ground at 5.10 p.m. sharp tomorrow. Miss Chin Siew Keow; Mrs. Teoh Chooi Hor. Miss Leong Mau Lan; Miss Cecelia Chan. Mrs. Cheah Wat Hun. Miss86 words
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Article56 1939-11-17 11 Today on the St. Xavier’s Institution ground at 5.30 p.m. sharp.— O.F.A. —Tye Thoon Choy; Cheah Kok Huat and Lee Eng Huat; Chong Ah Har. Khoo Phin Hong and Teoh Chooi Hor; Tan Luang Gark, Ng Beng Heng. Kwok Kum Chan. Nur bin Hashim and Chan Kim56 words
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51 1939-11-17 11 At the Francis Light School ground on November 19. Colts ”A":—C. Bulow; C. O. Thomasz and E. A. Labrooy; A. Carrier. S. Laing and O. Phipps; H. R. Stewart. D. Stewart. M. Foley. M. G. Foley and D. Metha. Reserves: —Robless, and J.51 words
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Article48 1939-11-17 11 At the Patani Road ground on November 17. Colts:— J. Robless; B. Kleiman and E. A. Laßrooy; M. Thomasz. D. Thomas and J. Thesera; C. A. Robinson. D. Stewart. A. C. Foley. G. Vaz and G. Waller. Reserves: —C. Thomasz. N. Lesslarand G. Langan.48 words
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Article93 1939-11-17 11 Merrylads vs Limstead Juniors A friendly match consisting of 5 doubles and 4 singles has been arranged between the Merrylads Badminton Party and the Junior Team oi the Limstead Badminton Party or the latter’s courts on Saturday. 18th November at 4.30 p.m. and Sunday 19th November at 7.30 a.m.93 words
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Article215 1939-11-17 11 Victory For Roualle*s Teain Teluk Anson. A full turn-out at rugger was seen on the Government offices padang here on Wednesday afternoon when Mr. J. F. M Roualle’s XV met Y. M. Raja Yahaya’s XV in a friendly encounter. J. F. M. Roualle’s team (colours) defeated the215 words
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Article84 1939-11-17 11 —Reuter. Probable Starters And Jockeys London, Nov. 16. The following are the probable starters and jockeys for the Manchester November Handicap: Edgehill—Stephenson. Tout Change—Lowrey. Roanoke—Perryman. Rodeo —Weston. San Salvo—Caldwell. Benin Dearg—J. Taylor. Hestia II —Beary. Rossinver —Venett. Ortiz —Harry Wragg. Tutor—E. Smith. Sun Bather —Gordon Richards. Aethon—Maher.—Reuter. - 84 words
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289 1939-11-17 11 Ipoh Club Beaten In Fast Game rpHE Old Michaelians snatched victory from the Ipoh Club by the odd goal in seven in a fast game of hockey played on the padang yesterday. After leading by two goals to one at the interval,289 words
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Article204 1939-11-17 11 Six Goals Against Penang Teachers A LTHOUGH fielding one of their poorest sides, the Chinese Recreation Club found little difficulty in defeating the Penang Teachers by six goals to nil in a hockey match played yesterday on the Victoria Green. Lim Choon Ghee, last year’s204 words
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Article58 1939-11-17 11 Schoolboy’s Bowling Feat Adelaide, South Australia. Nine wickets for one run, including the hat-trick, was the remarkable bowling feat of a 12-year-old Adelaide schoolboy named Lewis Francis. Playing for Grange School, he helped to dismiss a Seaton Park School team for a total of two58 words
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Article60 1939-11-17 11 Round In 72 With Eyes Shut Sydney, New South Wales. Norman von Nida, one of Australia’s crack professional golfers, went round the Pennant Hills course here in 72, hitting each shot with his eyes shut. Par of the course is 71. Von Nida asserts that he can break60 words
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Article75 1939-11-17 11 The following will play for the P.R.C. ladies against the C.R.C. Ladies on the Victoria Green on Saturday at 5.15 p.m. Mrs. H. B. Coombes: Miss E. Scott, Mrs. C. J. Scully; Miss J. Phipps, Miss Y. A. Carreer, Miss C. Phipps; Mrs. H. Peterson. Miss C. Boudeville,75 words
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Advertisement343 1939-11-17 11 After smoking do this.... Soothe your throat, refresh your mouth, sweeten your breath, and make the next smoke taste better by sucking a tasty Vicks Cough Drop. %/ICKS MEDICATED V COUGH PROF C 2 t ~<h WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILEWithout Calomel—And You 11 Jump Out of Bed Full of343 words
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112 1939-11-17 12 TRACK NOTES See You Later Dewberry Look Good (Ry “CAPT. DASH”) C Singapore, Today. THE race course was practically deserted this morning and only a few horses were out on the second track, while Major Fox, as usual, had his ch arges exercised112 words
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367 1939-11-17 12 WIDOW CROSSEXAMINED FOR FIVE HOURS Chan Kwai Chee, a widow of the late Capitan Chung Thye Phin, who is endeavouring to obtain the guardianship of her four children, now under the guardianship of Lee Sau Yeng, another widow of the Capitan, was under cross-examination the367 words
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Article103 1939-11-17 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17. TIN: Penang $ll7 37 Business done Buyers, no sellers. Singapore RUBBER: Penang Spot Kennedy’s (Nov. 17) 38ic Boustead’s (Nov. 16) 381 c Singapore Spot Kennedy's (Nov. 17) 381 c Boustead’s (Nov. 16) 38]c COPRA: Sundried $1.75 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.5! i nom.103 words
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Article55 1939-11-17 12 Gilt-Edged Attract AH Buying Interest London. November 16. On the Stock Exchange. gilt-edged securities attracted practically all today’s small buying interest, prices moving higher. Other groups were quiet and mainly steady. Rubbers failing to respond to the announcement of the increased export quota which was in accordance with55 words
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Article45 1939-11-17 12 RACE 1: TURN OVER SEE YOU LATER RACE 2: LE TOUQUET NEWZY RACE 3: DANGER ZONE STORMY NIGHT RACE 4: DISTINGUISHED PLAYBOY RACE 5: SALADIN CARLOCA RACE 6: BLUE PETER KNIGHT’S EYE RACE 7: JACK DRUCE COOLTIPT RACE 8: BATTT BAL TABARIN45 words
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Article1195 1939-11-17 12 Prospects Of Penang Against Selangor (By Five-Eights) Penang will be playing off its first Malaya Cup fixture tomorrow at Penang and her opponents will be the Selangor XT, which has been much in the limelight for the past two or three years, and still appears to1,195 words
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Article327 1939-11-17 12 LAURYISG ON EDUCATION IN WAR TIME Rugby, Nov. 16. In the Commons this evening, Mr. Lees-Smith (Labour) opened the discussion on education problems in lelation to evacuation. lHe said he welcomed the decision to re-open schools in certain vulnerable areas. Children in such areas would probably be8.0.W’. - 327 words
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Article65 1939-11-17 12 —Reuter. Another Vacancy In I .S. Supreme Court Washington, November 16 The deatli has occurred of the Supreme Court Judge, Mr. Butler. The death gives President Roosevelt another opportunity to make an appointment designed to strengthen the liberal leanings of the Court already assured by the—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article41 1939-11-17 12 French Ambassador Going To Chungking Hongkong, November 13. M. Henri Cosme, the French Ambassador to China, arrived here yesterday from Shanghai. He will continue his voyage to Indo-China and Chungking after a short stay heie. —Chinese Central News.41 words
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152 1939-11-17 12 Inside Portuguese Waters Capetown, November 17. It is officially announced that the British steamer “Scala Shell” was sunk by a German raider inside Portuguese territorial waters 180 miles north-east of Lourenco Marques. > —Reuter. It is reported that the crew were allowed to land but> —Reuter. - 152 words
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