Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 October 1940
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Title Section21 1940-10-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 240. Vol, cvm. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article518 1940-10-08 1 :.—Reuter. AFRAID OF AMERICA Tokio. Oct. 8. IA ESPITE the bellicose tone of official Japanese statements, it is realised that Japan’s greatest hope is avoidance of a conflict with the United States. The pact with the Axis, which surprised the Japanese people, is being sold:.—Reuter. - 518 words
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205 1940-10-08 1 INVASION PLANS ABANDONED Air Blitzkrieg Fails, A'ew Strategy Announced London. October 8. German High omnia nd s reported change of strategy in the air war over Britai n was received in informed circles in London with interest. While no official comme n f jlose when they do start.”—Reuter. - 205 words
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Article184 1940-10-08 1 —Reuter. Madrid, October 8 An Axis military unit is the centre of interest here at the moment —but it is more social than warlike. Anxiety that was aroused by Axis propaganda during Senor Suner’s visits to Germany and Italy and hirsts of what was expected—Reuter. - 184 words
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Article, Illustration601 1940-10-08 1 OIL ZONE TO BE GARRISONED Bucharest, Oct. 8 It is officially explained that the despatch of German instructional troops to Rumania was the formal result of Germany's guarantee to Rumania at the time of the Vienna award. It is understood that after the recent visit of—Reuter. - 601 words
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Article115 1940-10-08 1 —Reuter. Berlin. Oct. 8. A high german Air officer spoke at a press conference here on Monday afternoon of “new methods adopted by the German High Command in the air war against Britain.” He declared this embraced a five-point plan which he summed up as follows: firstly,—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article76 1940-10-08 1 —Reuter. Cause Of Blaze Unknown Berlin, October 7. The German News Agency states that late yesterday afternoon a fire occurred in warehouses in the Altsadt district of Berlin the cause of which is unknown. Some warehouses were over a hundred years old and contained paper—Reuter. - 76 words
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68 1940-10-08 1 —Reuter. Shanghai, October 8. TROUBLE has flared up again at the internment camp of Chinese soldiers called members of the “Doomed Battalion’ when a Chinese soldier was shot dead by a Russian guard while attempting to escape. The soldier had climbed up a wall and—Reuter. - 68 words
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223 1940-10-08 1 —Reuter. London. Octoiier 8. French airmen are supporting Britain in the air war from the Thames to the Suez. This was made clear in a communique issued from the headquarters of General De Gaulle on Monday night. A number of fighter pilots, having”—Reuter. - 223 words
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Article460 1940-10-08 1 I.—Reuter. London, October 7. Five attacks were attempted on London today, totalling in all some 450 enemy ail craft, says an Air Ministry communique dealing with the day’s raids. The communique adds that large forces of our fighters engaged enemy formations which were broken upI.—Reuter. - 460 words
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Advertisement15 1940-10-08 1 fcOW GATE I slgl for North Malaya dk Penang:— I DISPENSARY LTD Penang and Ipoh.15 words
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Advertisement271 1940-10-08 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE A 'r 7 Agents for North Malays d Fo* tfr—- GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY MSfe Penang and Ipoh. SCIENCE WINS It is a well established fact that millions of dollars are expanded annually in repairing the damage done by Termites or White Ants as they are commonly271 words
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157 1940-10-08 2 UNDER PRETEXT OF “PROTECTING” OILFIELDS —Reuter. NO CONFIRMATION YET Berlin Admits Troops On The ’Way London, Oct. 7. REPORTS reached London this morning that German troops had penetrated into Rumania during the last twenty-four hours and that more are expected. According to press despatches the—Reuter. - 157 words
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Article235 1940-10-08 2 —Reuter. NO SUPPLIES FROM SOVIET Berne, Oct. 7 Oil shortage is a frequent topic of conversation in Rome, according to reports of travellers arriving here. Many think that this was an important subject of discussion between Hitler and Mussolini on the Brenner especially as political observers in—Reuter. - 235 words
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Article85 1940-10-08 2 Reuter. Much Evil Expected From Brenner Talks London. Oct. 7. A warning note is sounded by the "Daily Herald" against being con’ent at scoffing the dictators’ heroics at Brenner. “No good and much evil have come out of all previous meetings between these two enemies ofReuter. - 85 words
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Article452 1940-10-08 2 —BOW. President’s Speech At Trade Union Congress London, October 7. British workers emphasised theii- determination to play their part in a war a finish at the Trade Union Congress today at which 650 delegates were present. Mr. Holmes, the President, said that “grievous burdens will yet Have—BOW. - 452 words
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Article47 1940-10-08 2 —Reuter. Arrival Of Third Group At Canadian Port Ottawa, Oct. 7. The third group of over-age destroyers handed by the United States to Great Britain arrived at an East Coast Canadian port yesterday. Almost simultaneously. hundreds of British sailors reached port to man. them.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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403 1940-10-08 2 Several Raiders Down In Terrific Battles London, October 7. AFTER the quietest night since the beginning of the air blitzkrieg, the Battle of Britain flared up again today when terrific battles were fought out between German and British fighters. Reports at present.—Reuter. - 403 words
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Article121 1940-10-08 2 .—Reuter. Troops Inspected By Mussolini Rome, October 7. Troops of Italy’s Northern Army, massed in the vast plain of Parma, were inspected yesterday by Signor Mussolini who flew to Piacenza for tne purpose. Infantry. artillery, engineer corps and auxiliary services of tile Littorio division which had its.—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article161 1940-10-08 2 —Reuter. Labour Partv To Discuss Coalition Proposals Melbourne, October 7. The conference between Mr. Menzies and Mr. Curtin, leader of the Labour Party, tailed in further attempts to foam a National Ministry. Mr. Curtin agreed to place the Prime Minister’s proposals before the Labour caucus next Monday but..—Reuter. - 161 words
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485 1940-10-08 2 —Reuter. Awaiting Burma Road Decision Tokyo, October 7 The signing of the three-power pact does not mean Japan’s participation in the European war,” declared the Foreign Minister, Mr. Matsuoka. addressing the conference of Provincial Governors. The Japanese Government was watching with interest'—Reuter. - 485 words
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519 1940-10-08 2 —8.0. W. London, October 7. The R.A.F. in daylight yesterday attacked Ostend, Calais and Boulogne ports, states an Air Ministry communique. Shipping and barge concentrations at Harlingen, Stavoren, Enkhuizen, Dordrecht and Den Helder were bombed. At Den Helder a direct hit was registered—8.0. W. - 519 words
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Advertisement247 1940-10-08 2 SW THRILL in writing! ’GUARANTEED FOR LIFE"! :er vacumatic 1 parker 'X' Vacumatic Pens I x marked with the S' I Bl ue Diamond on I the Arrow Clip are J I GuaranteedforLife Once yc a experience the matchless writing ease of this Guaranteed-for-Life Parker Vacumatic you will never be247 words
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Article189 1940-10-08 3 ACCORDING to recent reports the New York “Daily News” has discovered Hitler’s “secret weapon.” This new find is described as a small radio-controlled boat loaded with explosives, wit li enormous destructive power. It is difficult not to be sceptical about the truth of these allegations, when it189 words
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1559 1940-10-08 3 Edwin Howard - By Edwin Howard A MONG the many stirring stories of feats of endurance, courage and resourcefulness performed by the British Expeditionary Force in the Dunkirk evacuation the work of the small body of Indian troops will be proudly remembered by India and by Britain.1,559 words
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305 1940-10-08 3 Says She Did Not Know Of First Ceremony Colombo. E days after the registration of her marriage on May 19 last to the complainant, Mr. Mohammed Hussain, a young Muslim woman, Kadiya Umma, was married to a man named Ibra Lebbai. Against a305 words
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Article274 1940-10-08 3 ‘Lived On Money Got From Women* London. I seems to have lived out of money he could get from women in one way or another. He is one of the lowest characters.’’ A police officer said this of Rene Matthews, 42-year-old accountant, who was sentenced at274 words
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Article304 1940-10-08 3 London. QTANLEY HAWKE, aged 48, stated to i be the head of a Spiritualist cult called Arrowism, was fined £2O and costs at Exeter for making statements likely to cause alarm or despondency. The statements were made at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Exeter, where Hawke304 words
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Advertisement152 1940-10-08 3 Where else will you turn to get the other? That means Goodyear, of course! finest, safest tyres your money can buy, And now Goodyear justifies that if not to the manufacturer who year confidence—with the development of after year builds more tyres than any this amazing new tyre THE ALL-WEATHER152 words
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Miscellaneous44 1940-10-08 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson nr r|tC i IB C J HORACE (The Horoscope Fan) Tuesday, October, 8. lou possess a vivid imagination and arc rather inclined to let this affect yo ur z ision Keep your mind on the job in hand.44 words
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Article762 1940-10-08 4 Different Phases Of Same Struggle, Says Chinese Consul Kuala Lumpur. ‘WHE aggressors have lined up and it remains for us, the opponents of force, to answer the challenge. In fact the war in the East and the war in the West are but762 words
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Article407 1940-10-08 4 On Way To Australia WELL ENTERTAINED FOR BRIEF STAY Singapore. A few days ago Singapore had the pleasure of playing host for a few hours to 500 British children who came ashore here on their way io Australia under the overseas evacuation scheme. In ages ranging407 words
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Article102 1940-10-08 4 For jumping into the water off Keppel Harbour wharf at 11 a.m. on Sept. 25 and rescuing a woman who attempted to commit suicide by drowning, Syed bin Ahmad, a young Malay, was commended by Mr. Kenneth Byrne, the Singapore fourth magistrate. Stating that when she102 words
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Article83 1940-10-08 4 Colombo. Applications continue to be received by the Military Authorities from Ceylonese keen to join the Royal Air Force but as final details regarding conditions of service and qualifications have not yet been received, nothing more can be done at present regarding these applications, except83 words
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Article364 1940-10-08 4 Singapore. IF the Municipality was revising its building bylaws, as he believed it was, the time had come for the association to make the fullest representations in the case of any bylaw’s that did not meet with its approval, said Mr. Tay Lian Teck at tbe annual364 words
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Article, Illustration42 1940-10-08 4 MISS SIIEELAGH GRIFFITH, secretary to Sir Walter MoncJxton, Deputy Director-General of tbe Ministry of Information, after her marriage to Mr. John Leggatt at Caxtoa Hall. They were married during the lunchtime and retuaned to work after the ceremony.42 words
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Article651 1940-10-08 4 Case Against liardial Singh And Others Kuala Lumpur. The case against Mohamed Ibrahim, Hardial Singh and Abdul Subahan on the charge of attempting to evade Customs duty on certain goods which were brought to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore on May 2 by Mohamed Ibrahim was651 words
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526 1940-10-08 4 EXPERIENCE IN INDIA CITED Kuala Lumpur. CTRONG opposition to Income Tax was voiced by the F.M.S. Chettiars’ Chamber of Commerce in a resolution passed at a meeting of the Chamber held on Oct. 1 at Kuala Lumpur. The resolution was as follows: “This526 words
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Article408 1940-10-08 4 October 4, 1940. Ada-lah di-khabarkan bahawa dalam Lautan Mediterranean kapal2 perang British telah berlayar di-serata cherok lautan itu sa-lama 4 hari kerana hendak menchari tentera laut Itali. Ada pun Lautan Mediterranean ini ia-lah yang dikatakan oleh Mussolini ia yang empunyanya tetapi dalam pelayaran-nya itu kapaie408 words
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134 1940-10-08 4 Grumman amphibian planes are shortly to be used in the K.N.I.L.M.’s new twice-weekly air service from Batavia to New Guinea. These amphibians will only be used from Ambon to New Guinea, as the ordinary K.N.LL.M. planes will fly between Batavia and Ambon. The new service134 words
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Advertisement182 1940-10-08 4 Keep Xbur Skin Free 4» from iliK-nri Chafing or Irritation 1 J 4L EED IKb POT pEST am /AND COR A T 1 ,R,IY JX/Lany women think that discomfort r Londl 1 from chafing and a hot prickly skin is i unavoidable. To-day thousands are dis- covering the wonderful comfort182 words
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Miscellaneous35 1940-10-08 4 All in a Day’s Work— By Rick Elmes CORKS I Mewj VITA KAIN 0 1 J C BGEAO tX'M'T I it i thiniK Moch J X*. 2-/1 TO 1-v/ /I Jus SMP >->•. ip <X.I L35 words
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Article540 1940-10-08 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL The next meeting of the Legislative -Council will be held on Monday, Oct. 14. j Mr. Frank Mustard is head air raid warden in a rural district south of Taunton. The Dato Perdana Mentri Pudaka j Rajah of Kelantan is on a visit t. Singapore. M.r. E. T.540 words
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482 1940-10-08 5 Kuala Lumpur. A LLEGATIONS of bribery against several European and Asiatic officers in the Mines Department, besides those against whom criminal proceedings have been completed or are pending, were made at the resumed hearing of the inquiry by the Mines Commission482 words
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Article153 1940-10-08 5 Election Of OfficeBearers The 26th annual general meeting of the Muslim Mahajana Sabha was held on October 1, at 11, Transfer Road, Penang, under the Presidentship of Janab Hajee P. K. Shakkarai Rawther, J.P. The following were elected officebearers for the ensuing year:— Janab, Hajee P. K.153 words
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Advertisement223 1940-10-08 5 FUN FROLIC PARK TUESDAY, Bth OCTOBER 1940 LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT NOORAN OPERA: “BINTANG KENCH AN A” Supported by beautiful chorines in latest extra turns. CANTONESE OPERA: “NGOH CHAR LOW HOY” Last Pt. With Miss Siew Lan Hiong and Cheang Yoke Thong. Brilliant stars of .a world-wide reputation. PEONY OPERA: “HEROES223 words
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Miscellaneous110 1940-10-08 5 MAJESTIC 3 SHOWS TODAY 3.00, 6.30 9.30 Prices Matinee 15, 25, 50< 60 80 cts. Evening Shows 20, 40, 60, 80 cents $l.OO. A Great Chinese Production MIS& CHAN WAN SEONG The Famous Penang-born Star, In Her Latest And Most Outstanding Hit “THE GREEN JADE PIN” WITH ENGLISH SUB-TITLES TOMORROW110 words
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Miscellaneous49 1940-10-08 5 17 XT OPENS TO-NIGHT AT IX rb A. 6.15 9.30 P.M. ANOTHER FIRST-RUN RKO-RADIO PICTURE At Reduced Prices: 15, 25 and 50 cts. (Excluding Tax) behind the thrills 3 one ring circus! with the man who could *al a I out of anything 1 k ««■kiw l" PEGGY SHANNON49 words
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Miscellaneous180 1940-10-08 5 Already 4,900 people have seen it Er NB Acclaim much better than “Zamboanga” AIR-Conpi t jon€D_ 6 THREE SHOWS TODAY TOMI IRROW OUEEN’S MEN WIHOVT FEAR 3 Soaring Valiantly through Danger. z z- J b J p.m.. 6,15 9,30 1 MATINEE REDUCED PRICES k W Richard Andy We need not180 words
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2696 1940-10-08 5 COUNSEL ON VALLE OF RACING AS SOURCE OF REVEN IE That it was not the policy 01 Government to interfere with racing in this country, that Government was deriving considerable revenue from racing—over 51,000,000 in 1940 —and that racing in Malaya could not2,696 words
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Article483 1940-10-08 6 'T'HE possibility of America en--1 ter i ng the war is best summed up by the U.S. press assertion that it is not a question of whether but of when. The approximate time has been fixed for next spring but events are moving so fast that483 words
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Article107 1940-10-08 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA “Minda Mora” with Rosa del Rosario Fernando Poe 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA “Legion of Lost Flyers” with Richard Alien and Andy Devine. 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA “The Green Jade Pin” (Chinese picture) 3, 6 30 and 9107 words
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Article332 1940-10-08 6 American War Poll TAEEP-rooted dislike and distrust of the Nazis in the United States is again emphasised by the results of the poll published in the August issue of Fortune Magazine. These show that only 7.8 per cent, of the people would like to see the United332 words
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Article704 1940-10-08 6 Tuesday, October 8. VV/ORLD interest shifts this week T from Europe to the Far East. Mr. Winston Churchill is expected shortly to make a statement on the Burma Load and there is little doubt that he will announce its re-opening on October 17, the704 words
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Advertisement169 1940-10-08 6 —III 111 ■II—f—IWWWWIM I—MW II «g I Ride a S RALEIGH I THE ALL-STEEL 1 BICYCLE I The World 9 s Finest Cycle Value I JWfK woa \jr Agents in Penang SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY, 2««, CARNARVON STREET, PENA MG Sole Agents ROBINSON CO., LTD SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR SILVER GOLD j169 words
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Advertisement15 1940-10-08 6 BeAunyaisay DEL MOT Agents for Malays: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipofa Kuala Lumpur.15 words
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Advertisement37 1940-10-08 6 I iT^ I I I’ll ''C E PIOMfER SUBMItWanS! 529. TANJONG BUNGAH 0? PtMAMfa. For your convenience send your tyres to oar Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121. E MONEY ''HI iAS tfiN Jrl>t conoid37 words
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148 1940-10-08 7 $200,000 W ORTH OF PROPERTY GUTTED Outbreak In Drying Shed At Batu Cares (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) KUALA LUMPUR TTOaY. A HUGE FIRE BROKE OUT YESTERDAY IN A RUB BER DRYING SHED BELONGING TO THE WILKINSON PROCESS RUBBER CO., LTD., BATU CAVES, DESTROYING ABOUT $200,000148 words
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Article34 1940-10-08 7 A REUTER MESSAGE FROM LISBON STATES THAT SIR SHENTON THOMAS, GOVERNOR OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, AND LADY THOMAS LEFT BY TRANSATLANTIC CLIPPER TODAY EN ROUTE TO SINGAPORE VIA AMERICA.34 words
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Article221 1940-10-08 7 Only Rider Refused Postponement Certificate <BY TIC-TAC) Out of 21 European Jockeys riding in Malaya at the present time, Jockey D McPherson, of Penang, is the only jockey who has been refused a Postponement Certificate. The Appellate Tribunal sitting in Penang yesterday heard the appeals of McPherson221 words
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Article65 1940-10-08 7 Singapore. Mam uro Shmozaki and Miss Atsuko Yamaxawa, who have been detained for an alleged offence under the Official Secrets Ordinance, were again produced yesterday before the Third Magistrate when the date for the preliminary inquiry was fixed. Shinozaki was remanded but Yamakawa was allowed bail65 words
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Article48 1940-10-08 7 The funeral of Mr. Cnan Theng Gok who died on October 1, took place from his residence, No. 19, Cantonment Road at 10.30 a.m yesterday for interment at the Chinese Cemetery There was a large attendance and several floral tributes were received.48 words
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Article129 1940-10-08 7 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,404,603.13, comprising Penang $913,316.55 and Perak $491,286.58. The F.M.S. War Fund total is $1,240,782. There were two donations in Penang yesterday, $125 from Mr. Mrs. T. Rogers and $lOO from Mr. A. J. Forbes. Both gifts were129 words
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Article75 1940-10-08 7 Butterworth. Khor Ah Keng was sentenced to two months’ rigorous imprisonment toy the Butterworth Police Magistrate, Mr. R. C. Hoffman, yesterday on a charge of rescuing a prisoner from lawful custody. The accused was charged with having, on September 21 at 5 p.m. at Penaga,75 words
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234 1940-10-08 7 Sentence Of General Court Martial Singapore. W/TTH the official announcement of the sentence passed on Captain R. C. Loveday of the Royal Engineers has ended one of the longest court niartials to have been heard in Malaya and the verbatim record covered over234 words
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Article73 1940-10-08 7 The Director-General, Posts and, Telegraphs has received the following telegram from the British Broadcasting Corporation, London: The period i p.m. to 1.30 p.m. G.M.T. from <Oct. 6. News approximately tzventy minutes followed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by a news commentary by Cyril Lakin, assistant73 words
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Article73 1940-10-08 7 The Food Supply Officer, Penang, wishes to remind importers of Essential Foodstuffs that under G. N. 3358 of 3.10. 1940 they are required to register themselves at this office. They should come prepared to give the following details: a Name; b. Address; c. Year in which they became73 words
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398 1940-10-08 7 First Case Under Compulsory Service Enactment Kuala Lumpur. 4 FIRST case of an alleged offence under the Compulsory 2 Service (Volunteer Force) Enactment, in which an Indian named S. Thamboo was alleged to have failed to reinstate a volunteer named Chinniah in his398 words
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Article148 1940-10-08 7 HIGH ADVENTURE IN THE CLOUDS ‘■"Legion Of Lost Flyers'* At Odeon “Legion Of Lost Flyers,” now showing at the Odeon featuring Richard Arlen, Anne Nagel and Andy Devine, is a picture of high adventure in the clouds. Thrills in the air over mountain peaks and rugged snow-bound148 words
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Article, Illustration76 1940-10-08 7 THE NEW 25-CENT NOTES, DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY THE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, KUALA LUMPUR, WERE PUT IN CIRCULATION TODAY. ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER IS AVAILABLE AT THE TREASURY. MUCH LARGER TILYN THE 10-CENT NOTES WHICH WERE ISSUED A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE 25-CENT NOTES ARE PRINTED76 words
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Article102 1940-10-08 7 RESOLUTION BY CHINESE CHAMBER At a fully-attended Committee meeting of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce held at the Chamber at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, a resolution was unanimously passed opposing the introduction of income tax. The resolution will be forwarded to (xovemment. It is understood102 words
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Article26 1940-10-08 7 There will be Moonlight, Band performance on the Esplanade Bandstand on October 14, 15 and 16 from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m weather permitting.26 words
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Article156 1940-10-08 7 More Pay And Shorter Hours The proprietors of Chinese bicvcle dealers’ and repairers’ establishments in Penang will hold a meeting at the Cycle Traders’ Union in Malay Street at 6 o’clock this evening to consider the petition of employees for an increase in wages. Altogether there156 words
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Article62 1940-10-08 7 Latest contributions in Penang to the Malaya Patriotic Fund, account Lord Mayor of London’s Fund for the relief of air raid victims are: c Previously Acknowledged 2,619 16 E. A Staines 34.32 A. Risoe 25.00 M.A.M.G.” 50 00 Mr. MTs. H. R. Maddtn 100.00 F.62 words
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Advertisement126 1940-10-08 7 (j bi > i B W XW B| tCowfrGate M IMi Ik Food x «I and the reasons are:~ OThat Cow Gate is made and packed in the green English meadows—untouched and unopened until it reaches the consumer. That Cow Gate is shipped out by every mail for immediate distribution.126 words
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Article71 1940-10-08 8 Penang. October 7. 1940 (av Courtesy of the Chartered Bank} SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York Demand 47 1/iq Montreal Demand 51 3,4 Batavia Demand 88 1/s Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 13 1/2 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand Demand71 words
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Article458 1940-10-08 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon Bth October, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 47 0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 5/3 5/6 £1 Austral Malay 33/6 35/6 5/0 Aver Hitam 17/3 18/oex $1 Ayer Weng 0.92| 0.974 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/9 16/9458 words
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Article256 1940-10-08 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.07 J 1.124 c Alor Gajah 0 85 0.90 Amal. Malay 1 65 1.75 Ayer Hi tain 0 90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1-10 1.15 Ayer Panas 1.074 1124 Bassett 0.424 0.45 Batu Lin tang 104 1.07 Bedford 0.874 0.924 Benta 0.95 1 OOex Borelli 1.324256 words
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Article321 1940-10-08 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.75 1.95 2 Alex Brick 74% Prefs 2.05 2.15 5 B. M. T. 7.25 7.50 £5 Chartered Bank £6l £6jx £1 Con. T. 6. Ord. 17/0 17/6 £1 Con T. S. 7% Pref.321 words
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Article176 1940-10-08 8 Dividend Payable Books Close Remarks RUBBERS Allenby 9% Int. 16.10.40 9.10.40 Benta 5% mt. 9.10.4 C 2. 9.40 Bukit Kepong 74% int. 15.10.40 10.10.40 Changkat Serdang 7% int. 15.10.40 7.10.40 Kamasan 6% ink 12.10.40 7.10.40 Mandai Tekong 14% 23.10.40 16.10.40 Sungei Tukang 5% Int. 31.10.40 26.10.40176 words
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296 1940-10-08 8 REPORT OF DRIVER’S C4SE HELD TO BE LIBELLOUS In a written judgment in the Perak Supreme Court yesterday, the Hon. Mr. Justice Howes allowed the appeal of Ramsaram, a motor car driver against the decision of the Ipoh second Magistrate, who dismissed his claim for296 words
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Article86 1940-10-08 8 Outputs of rubber for the month of September from the following estates:— lbs. United Patani (Malaya) Rubber 278,049 Malakoff Rubber 223,300 Taiping Rubber Plantations 133,794 Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber 68 800 Windsor (F. M. S.) Rubber 30,636 Foothills (Malaya) Rubber 32,000 Kuala Muda Rubber 213,899 Vai d'Or Rubber86 words
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Article22 1940-10-08 8 Estimated export of dry rubber from Malaya. Brunei and Labuan for the month of September, 1940—49.900 vons22 words
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Article19 1940-10-08 8 Statistics for the month of September 1940: output 482.09 piculs Yardags 122,000 cubic yards, hours run 63719 words
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Article15 1940-10-08 8 Dredge No. 3 Ban Pru resumed operations .on Sunday, September 29, 1940.15 words
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Article138 1940-10-08 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £256. 10 0 £255 15 0 “Forward" £260 5. 0. £260. 0. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” 5132.75 Business done 75 tons 50 tons PENANG: “Spot” $132.62% $132 75 RUBBER: LONDON: "Spot” H 7|Bd. H 13|16d Forward” 11 7|Bd. 11 7|Bd. Tone Very Steady138 words
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Advertisement278 1940-10-08 8 RANKS) INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorporated fn British India) Head Office: “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah, Devacottah, Cannanore and Coimbatore. authorised Capital Rs. 50,00,000 Issued and Subscribed Capital Rs. 25,00,000 Paid up Capital Rs. 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, on terms278 words
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Article1544 1940-10-08 9 Beverley Baxter, M. P - Ry Beverley Baxter, M.P. WE FIGHT ON, HITLER until the very pit of Hell draws you in «end ends for ever the curse you inflicted upon the world. /~INCE more Hitler has spoken. Once more we have heard the German leader tell the old, old story1,544 words
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Article59 1940-10-08 9 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1940. MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Java, Southern Sumatra (by air from Singapore) 8 a.m. Wednesday 9th inst. Mails for Ipoh. Kuala Lumpur, Singapore 1.30 p.m. Wednesday 9th inst. SURFACE MAILS Mails for Sumatra 11 a.m. Wednesday 9th inst. MAIL59 words
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Miscellaneous3096 1940-10-08 9 SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR BM «jHCt I ZHL 1.333 kc/s (225 m.) ZGB4 5.00 mc/s (60.00 m.) 1 J| I ZHPI 9.69 mc/s (30.96 m.) Ne%S BuHetln (Relayed from mc/s m.) p.m. News in Tamil <fc Indian ZHL, ZHPI ZHP3. Music. 6.45 News m Malay Malay 800 a.m. Music.t 8.05 News3,096 words
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527 1940-10-08 10 Mass Gathering Pledge Allegiance To State London, Oct. 7 About 100,000 members of the Iron Guard from all parts of Rumania held a mass demonstration here today in celebration of the establishment of the new legionary regime. i.—Reuter. Axis allegiance was expressed oy the~i.—Reuter. - 527 words
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Article41 1940-10-08 10 —Reuter. London, Oct. 7 Official circles in London were today awaiting further details and confirmation of the reports that Germany has sent troops and anti-aircraft guns into Rumania “in order to protect German interests there.” —Reuter.'—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article135 1940-10-08 10 —8.0. W. Cairo, October 6. An R.A.F. communique says that e formation of Italian fighters flew over Malta hut had to break formation owing tio the intense antt-airefiaft ifilre. Our fighters er.gafged the enemy, shot down one and so severely damaged another that it was unlikely—8.0. W. - 135 words
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Article38 1940-10-08 10 —Reuter. Stockholm, October 6. The defence authorities announced that >a German multi-engined aircraft passed low over the riff of Falsterbo in Southern Scania on Saturday afternoon. Warning shota were fired and the aircraft disappeared.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article398 1940-10-08 10 TRIPLE ALLIANCE DENOUNCED BY GOVERNOR LEHMAN Definite Move To Extend U.S. Credit New York, Oct. 7 Governor Lehman in a speech denounced the Japan-Axis alliance as an attempt to threaten the United States. He called for immediate increased aid to Britain as a means of”—Reuter. - 398 words
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114 1940-10-08 10 —Reuter. Indications In .Nazi Press Berne, Oct. 7 An axis peace offensive following the Brenner conference now appears to be materialising. The Berlin correspondent of the “Basler Nachrichten” says that today’s German newspapers discuss con ditions under which a “compromise peace with England would be possible.”—Reuter. - 114 words
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67 1940-10-08 10 Reuter. London, October 5. The Swedish Minister in London called at the Foreign Office this morning to protest at the reported dropping of bombs by a British aircraft on Swedish territory early Last Thursday. The Air Ministry, this afternoon, issuedReuter. - 67 words
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Article58 1940-10-08 10 —Reuter. 150.000 Chinese Troops Ready To March In Shanghai, Oct. 6. More than 150.000 crack Chinese troops are stationed along the IndoChina border ready to march into the French colony at a moment’s notice, according to Chinese press reports. The Chinese military authorities said that they—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article274 1940-10-08 10 —Reuter. JAPANESE PLANES LAND AT HANOI Chungking. Oct. 7. Two squadrons of Japanese planes bonibed Chungking in the afternoon. The Central section as well as the South bank of the Yangtze were attacked and bombs fell near the Canadian mission hospital. It is announced by Japanese—Reuter. - 274 words
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Article362 1940-10-08 10 .—Reuter. Lightning Attack From High Level London. Oct. 7. Two tons of high explosive bombs were dropped on Krupps armament factory’, Essen, in a lightning R.A.F. attack made from high level, says the Air Ministry News Service. Other targets included docks at Amsterdam and Flushing, and.—Reuter. - 362 words
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519 1940-10-08 10 Normal Bus Service Through Bombless Hours London, Oct. 7 London had the quietest night since the blitzkrieg began. Between two short alerts —one in the evening and the other in the early morning—were several hours of peace. The warning shortly on Sunday evening was—Reuter. - 519 words
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Article71 1940-10-08 10 —Reuter. French Ambassador At Madrid Vichy, Oct. 5. M. Francois Pietri, an active opponent of war with Germany', has been appointed French Arrftassador in Madrid vice M. Robert Dela Baume. M. Baume replaces M. Coulondre as Ambassador in Berne. M. Coulondre has been placed on the unattached list.—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article66 1940-10-08 10 Reuter. Entrance Into Colleges Restricted Belgrade, October 6. The Council of Ministers has decreed that the number of Jewish students entering universities, high schools and training colleges shall in future only foe in the same proportion to other students as Jews bear to other subjects, tutReuter. - 66 words
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Article86 1940-10-08 10 Reuter. To Be Embodied In State Berlin, Oct. 5. The German minority group in Rumania will be legally embodied in the State and will enjoy the same treatment as well as same obligations as Rumanians. An agreement to this effect was reached between M. Anto nescuReuter. - 86 words
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Article82 1940-10-08 10 —Reuter. Rumanian Police Excuse Arrest As “Error” Bukharest, Oct. 5. Alexandre Eck. a French journalist whose arrest was announced on Friday has been released. The police excused his arrest as “an error”. General Dona has been replaced as Chief of Bukharest Police by Zavoianu. A decree has—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article50 1940-10-08 10 Reuter. Reported Sinking Of Two Submarines Rome, Oct. 6. “Two enemy submarines have been sunk, one by our submarines and on e by a torpedo boat.” This is the claim in the latest official Italian communique. The same communique refers to the British tombing of Alsea and Assab.--Reuter. - 50 words
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1012 1940-10-08 11 Acceptances For Tomorrow RACE 1 2.30 p.m. •PONIES Class 2 —Division 3 —6 Furlongs 40 4 DANSE DU VENTRE 8y 9.04 Major T. L. Fox Owner 0 0 PHAR PAR lOy 903 Mr. jj g Kir wan Loeue 0 0 0 STENELLA 5y 8.13 “Milling1,012 words
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Article127 1940-10-08 11 Match Against Robinson’s XI The following will represent the P.R.C. Ladies in a match against Robinson’s XI on the Esplanade on Wednesday October 9 at 5.-15 p.m, P. Von Bulow; E. Scott, C. J. Scully; J. Phipps, C. Phipps, M. Phillips; A. Peterson, W. Lesslar, I. La127 words
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Article65 1940-10-08 11 Coming Amateur Bouts At New World Trained by Boy Nara the Police boxers who defeated the best amateurs of Penang and Province Wellesley at the recent Fair at Bukit Mertajam. will be matched against Penang’s best amateurs at their weights on Saturday, October 19 at the New World.65 words
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Article47 1940-10-08 11 Statistics XI vs Mercantile Bank XI At the Dato Kramat Ground today at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Statistics XI: —Thiam Siew; Chow Chow, A. R Ibrahim; Govindasamy, Aik Th earn, Teik Lee; V. Letchumanan, Chin Hew, Kee Lip, Subbiah, Kim Seng, Reserves: —Kim Swee and Kheng Hock.47 words
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Article287 1940-10-08 11 Indians Beaten 4--0 At Hockey In an interesting game of hockey played on the Esplanade between the O.F.A. and the Indians, the former won by the comfortable margin of four goals to nil. Gopal, of the Indians, was carried off the field following an accident,287 words
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Article69 1940-10-08 11 Kedah Hall Party vs 14th Punjab Regiment Tomorrow at Westlands School ground at 5.30 p.m.: Kedah Hall Party—Ooi Boon Chye; Khoo Boon Choo and Tan Luang Gark, Khoo Phin Hong. Gan Thean Beng and Chee Phui San: C. Danker, Khoo Ong Lee, Eu Hong Lay, Ng Beng Heng and69 words
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Article300 1940-10-08 11 Miss Louise Tait And Mr. Lambert RemedioAt the Church of the Assumption on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Mr. Lambert Phillip Remedies of the Municipality, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Remedies, was married to Miss Louise Priscilla Tait daughter of the late Mr.300 words
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Article166 1940-10-08 11 P.R.C. vs P.F.S. On the School ground tomorrow at 5.15 p.m.: P.R.C.: M. Foley; F. de Cruz, J. Ritchie, A. J. William. J. D. Scully; C. R. Pestana, M. B. Pestana: P. Aeria, R. Aeria. C. da Silva. S. Stewart, L. Lesslar, R. Lesslar, H. Stewart, K. Leembruggen. Free166 words
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703 1940-10-08 11 Bereaved Cabaret Hostess Testifies At Inquiry Ipoh. The inquiry into the deaths of four persons, three Chinese women and a Chinese boy, who died as a result of an outbreak of fire at premises No. 138, Brewster Road, on the night of August 30,703 words
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Article39 1940-10-08 11 On Way To India Singapore. K. Duleepsinghi, famous Cambridge Blue, English Test cricketer and former captain of Sussex, who, with his wife, has been holidaying in Switzerland and America, arrived here yesterday en route to India.39 words
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558 1940-10-08 12 STRAIGHT FLIGHT FIGHTING FIT Going Still Yielding (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. going was still yielding this morning when a good number of animals were pu t through their paces in preparation tor the second day of the Selangor Autumn Meeting tomorrow.558 words
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362 1940-10-08 12 Discussions On Far East Situation WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 8. GREAT DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY CENTRING ON THE SITUATION IN THE FAR EAST WAS NOTED HERE YESTERDAY. First, Lord Lothian had a talk with Mr. Cordell Hull at the State Department but afterwards (he Ambassador declined to say whether the.—Reuter. - 362 words
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Article100 1940-10-08 12 Reuter. Application To Court Adjourned London. October 7. The King’s Bench Divisional Court today adjourned the application on behalf of Admiral Sir Barry Domville for habeas corpus in order that notices ■nay be given to the Governor of Brixton Prison, the gaoler and the Home Secretary. Admiral DomvilleReuter. - 100 words
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Article92 1940-10-08 12 —Reuter All Members Of Crew Safe London, October 5. Anxiety felt in Glasgow fox the safety of the members of the crew of a Donaldson liner “Corrientes”, numbering 50, and mostly belonging to a Glasgow area, has been relieved ty a radio message received by the owners of.—Reuter - 92 words
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Article50 1940-10-08 12 RACE I: BAY ROSE DANSE DU VENTRE RACE 2: SPRING GIRL CHAR RACE 3: PHARJOL QUEEN BEON RACE HIGH LIFE CLUNY RACE 5: FIRST RA CORNSHEAF RACE CAMBALONG GREY PION RACE 7: ARTFUL SAILOR FREEDOM RACE 8: SAN FRISCO SIR MERTON Best Bets: BAY ROSE ARTFUL SAILOR50 words
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Article373 1940-10-08 12 No Official Team To Be Sent “In normal times, we would have been happy to examine the possibilities of arranging an exchange of visits by players of our respective countries. Unfortunately, we are now wholly occupied in the task of winning the War and sporting tours373 words
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Article130 1940-10-08 12 —Reuter. Soviet Journalist Impressed Moscow, Oct. 5. Having visited a London anti-aicraft battery in action. the London correspondent of the Tass Agency expresses this view: “The construction of such batteries (as this) does not yet solve the problem of defence in England against night raids. One tiung,—Reuter. - 130 words
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Article75 1940-10-08 12 .--Reuter Contributions Now Total £3,227,000 Rugby, Oct. 6 Tile Lord Mayor of London’s Red Cross and St. John's Fund for the sick and wounded in the war was increased yesterday by £3.000 to £3,227,000 The gifts included £1,125 from the people of Ceylon, their seventeenth instalment making.--Reuter - 75 words
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Article59 1940-10-08 12 —Reuter AH Resources Placed At Britain’s Disposal New York, October 5 “Belgium will defend the Congo if it is attacked fik the Germans or the Italians,’’ declared the President of the Belgian Chamber, Franz van Cauwelaert, in a newspaper interview. He added. “Meantime the Congo—Reuter - 59 words
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104 1940-10-08 12 fact that Britain is not immediately in need of American credits.—Reuter. Philadelphia, October 8. President Roosevelt may be counted upon to supjiort repeal of toe Johnson Act to enable credits to bo extended to Britain if the war should he prolonged tofact that Britain is not immediately in need of American credits.—Reuter. - 104 words
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294 1940-10-08 12 —8.0. W. Rugby, October 6. To bring home to the people of Britain the true significance of the extraordinary experiment of the British league of Independent Nations -nations bound together by the slenderest of ties and the manner in which these nations reacted—8.0. W. - 294 words
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Article58 1940-10-08 12 —Reuter. “New York Times’’ Chief Correspondent Expelled London, October 7 The Rome radio states that Mr. Herbert Matthews, chief correspondent of the “New York Tinies” in Rome, has been asked to leave Italy. The rea son given is that Mr. Matthews has sent reports likely to—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article75 1940-10-08 12 TUESDAY. OCTOBER 8 TIN Penang $132 62 i Busmess done 75 tons Singapore $132 62i RUBBER: r Penang Spot 37Sc Singapore Spot 37®c COPRA: Sundried $2.90 busmes» done Black Pepper Nomina 1 TAPIOCA: Medium $6 60 sellers Fair Seed $6.30 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No 1 $9.95 Rangoon75 words
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Advertisement379 1940-10-08 12 (Head Office» 216 Penang Road. Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions 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 7.59 9.00 1200 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 24 00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 48 00 SUNDAY379 words
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