Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 October 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1940-10-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 242. Vol. XCVIII. Thursday; October io, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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720 1940-10-10 1 ANNOUNCEMENT BY NAVY SECRETARY “Nobody Knows When 117 ar Will Come London. Oct. 10. L. S. Fleet in the Pacific is to be immediatel} brought up to full strength by the addition of about 4,200 men. This was revealedReuter. - 720 words
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Article, Illustration217 1940-10-10 1 UICHY PUPPET Vichy, October 10. PETAIN in a broadcast last night foreshadowed that new would be introduced to relations between capital and labour, and then turned to the future which he described as gloomy. Agreement on the fate of war prisoners was one of the principal objects217 words
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92 1940-10-10 1 —Reuter. Basie, October 10. INTENSE activity in the Wilhelmstrasse in spite of Herr von Ribbentrop's absence is reported by the Berlin correspondent of the “Basler Nachrichten” who says that fresh political surprises as a result of political offensives on th e part of the—Reuter. - 92 words
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131 1940-10-10 1 London, October io. The British colonial development scheme is to go ahead despite preoccupation created by the war Educational and social services in the colonies arc still being developed and experts from the Ministry of Labour arc being sent out to ensure the benefit131 words
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468 1940-10-10 1 London, October 10. their policy of rapidly attempting to press home attacks on London by successive waves of bombers, the enemy today sent forces of raiders over the East Anglian coast, the Thames estuary and the South-East coast but in every case formations were dealt468 words
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Article118 1940-10-10 1 Reuter. Children Evacuated From Berlin Zurich, October 10. Increased British air activity has caused Berlin theatres and cinemas to open early enough to enable performances to conclude by nine at night, according to a Berlin dispatch to the “Neuzuerch Zeitung” which adds that the closing hour for restaurantsReuter. - 118 words
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Article44 1940-10-10 1 Bulawayo, Oct. 9. Seven hundred R A F. personnel arrived here and were welcomed by Colonel Lucas as guests of the Rhodesian Air Ministry. The airmen will occupy the Bulawayo school of the Empire air training scheme which is already44 words
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Article182 1940-10-10 1 —Reuter. London, October 10. Reasons which induced Mr. Churchill to accept the Chairmanship of the Conservative Party “solemnly but also buoyantly” were eloquently stated by the Prime Minister at a meeting which elected him unanimously. In the first place, he could discharge his task with less—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article46 1940-10-10 1 .—Reuter Two Norwegians Removed New York. October 9. When the American Clipper plane arrived from Europe it was revealed that two Norwegian shipping representatives, Anderson Wilhelmsen and Holter Sorensen, had been removed from the plane by the British Authorities at Bermuda.—Reuter.—Reuter - 46 words
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Article205 1940-10-10 1 HUNGARIAN DENIAL Budapest, October 10. A DENIAL has been given in authoritative circles to re- ports published abroad sta ting that German troops had reached Rumania via Hungary. It is declared that no formation of the German army has crossed Hungarian territory.— Reuter. —Reuter. Budapest,.—Reuter. - 205 words
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Article32 1940-10-10 1 Britain In Close Touch With Turkey London, October 9. The British Government was in close touch with the Turkish Government on all matters of mutual concern, including the in32 words
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Advertisement14 1940-10-10 1 COW GATE Ayata for North Malaya dk Penang;— DISPENSARY LTD., I Penaug and Ipori.14 words
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Advertisement64 1940-10-10 1 "SMILER” fed on COW GATE Zx /C Agents for North Malay dl GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY MB, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY WHITE ANTS I Scientifically. USE PRICES. Sets. Refills. LARGE for godowns, f factories, coolie- lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for individual householders 7.50 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations and all II64 words
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Article488 1940-10-10 2 MB. WILLKIE FAVOURS AID FOB BRITAIN America’s First Line Of Defence MORE HELP BY KEEPING OUT OF WAR New York, Oct. 9. “1 THINK it is in the interests of the United States to aid Great Britain because Great Britain is our first line of defence,”—Reuter. - 488 words
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Article133 1940-10-10 2 —Reuter. Mr. Bevin's Speech To T.U.C. London, October 9. “We will hit back bomb the enemy but if we are to do it we must have bombers,” Mr. Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour told the Trades Union Congress at Southport. He said: “The issue is—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article91 1940-10-10 2 —Reuter. Plane Shot Down In First Engagement London, Oct. 9. The newly-formed Czechoslovak squadron of Hurricanes had their first victory on Tuesday in their first engagement, says the Air Ministry News Service, add* mg that three of them were ordered up to intercept Junkers bomber making for Liverpool.—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article59 1940-10-10 2 —Reuter. No Intention To r Advise Withdrawal Tokyo, October 9. The Government spokesman declared that the American Ambassador had not informed the Japanese Foreign office of the action regarding advice to American nationals to consider leaving. Asked whether Japan was contemplating the withdrawal of her nationals from—Reuter. - 59 words
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275 1940-10-10 2 Rugby, October 9. already reported, R.A.F. heavy bombers made their expeditions last night mainly against naval objectives. The chief targets were the great German ports at Bremen and Wilhelmshaven. At Bremen, tons of high explosive bombs and hundreds of incendiaries were dropped during the attackBOW. - 275 words
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Article123 1940-10-10 2 —Reuter. Madrid, Oct. 9 Still no information is published here about Herr Himmler’s reported visit. A message from Berlin to the newspapers, however, says that Hitler has congratulated Herr Himmler “telegraphically” on his fortieth birthday. It is announced that the object of Herr—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article48 1940-10-10 2 —Reuter. Japanese Establishments Visited Hongkong, October 8. The police raided several Japanese establishments here today. They include the Bank of Taiwan, the Japanese newspaper “Hongkong Nippon” and the home of the “Asahi Shimbun” correspondent. The result of police investigation is so far unobtainable. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article46 1940-10-10 2 Rally Of Air Recruits At Sydney Sydney, Oct. 9. “Your turn is coming,” declared Mr. Menzies in a message to a rally of two thousand air recruits waiting to be called up. Air Marshal Sir Charles Burnett told he expected 1,200 recruits46 words
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Article, Illustration169 1940-10-10 2 —Router. London. Oct. 9. The superiority of the Italian Fieet does not allow them to go to sea.” said Lord Chatfield Admiral of the Fleet, in a speech to the Rotary Club m London, referring to the situation in the Mediterranean. H e declared:—Router. - 169 words
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Article90 1940-10-10 2 -BO W. Presentation At London Theatre Rugby, October 9. An instance of London’s determination to make the best of air raid conditions —and incidentally save time in the shortening day —is seen in the “Lunch Time Shakespeare presented at the Strand Theatre yesterday under the aegis-BO W. - 90 words
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Article77 1940-10-10 2 Reuter. 70 Shanghai landers Affected Shanghai. October 9. The order calling out all reserves of the United States Navy and Marine Corps announced in Washington by the Secretary of Navy. Colonel Frank Knox, will affect over 70 Shanghai Americans. The famous “Blood Alley’’ in the French Concession notedReuter. - 77 words
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589 1940-10-10 2 London, October 9. r pHE Government's decision to reopen the Burma Road is welcomed throughout the British press. It is pointed out that Japan has made no attempt to ensure peace in China and the decision cannot come as a surprise to>.—Reuter. - 589 words
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531 1940-10-10 2 London, Oct. 9. The military situation in Rumania today is due to several factors, says Reuter’s military correspondent. Her geographical position, the richness of her land and natural resources, particularly oil, have made Rumania a desirable military objective both from east and west. It is531 words
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Article176 1940-10-10 2 Reuter Italians Admit One Plane Lost Rome. Oct f>. An air battle over Malta between Italian aircraft and British bombers is reported in an Italian communique whiefc says that Italian planes attacked a torpedo factory at Valetta and petrol stores at Calafarna on Malta Island. ItReuter - 176 words
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Article164 1940-10-10 2 8.0 W. Friendly Mutual Co-operation Rugby, Oct. 9. Information reaching London throws into strong relief the contrast between the feeling in enemy-occupied territory and that in British-occupied Iceland where friendly mutual cooperation is the rule. The Icelandic Government has played a large part in this. Fortunately8.0 W. - 164 words
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Article78 1940-10-10 2 Production At Canadian Arsenals Rugby, October 9 Canadian arsenals are producing onpresent orders at least a .million shells a month, it is officially stated, and orders for shells or ammunition amounto over £2O million. The small arms capacity of our arsenal has been multiplied sixfold ic78 words
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Advertisement24 1940-10-10 2 NOW AVAILABLE “EAVESTAFF” MINI.PIANO The Original British Miniature Piano Tropically Constructed "‘•IDEAL FOR SMALL ROOM OR FLAT.” INSPECTION INVITED AT ROBINSON PIANO Co. PENANG24 words
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Article216 1940-10-10 3 —R.euter COMMON SIGHTS IN MELBOURNE Melbourne. OOCIETY women in dirty overall.: picking and sorting unsavoury rags; civil engineers lumping loads of greasy engine scrap to overflowing bins; medical students and high school boys staggering under bales and bags of waste paper and cigarette tins, and prominent industrial—R.euter - 216 words
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Article340 1940-10-10 3 Search For Cause In Madras ripME spike disease of sandal is a virus disease which attacks and kills this valuable tree on a large scale. It is a very important disease economically and its ravages cause a loss of many lakhs of rupees every year in340 words
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Article177 1940-10-10 3 Sample Under Test For the first time chloroform, calcium lactate and carbolic acid have been produced by Indian firms and samples have been received by the Medical Stores Department for tests. Samples of carbolic acid and cresylic acid, a disinfectant, have been found satisfactory. The latter177 words
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Article753 1940-10-10 3 Nl MB EK ONE talking point here in New 1 ork is not «’aether Roosevelt will beat Willkie, but whether Britain will defeat Germany. The answer in both cases from most people is “Yes." (writes Don Iddon in the “Daily Mail.”) I have to report, however,753 words
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Article84 1940-10-10 3 Mr. Frederick Pearson, an Americar. has given £5,000 to the Ministry of Aircraft Pioduction, to buy a Spitfire in memory of Mr. R. J. Mitchell, of Stoke-on-Trent. Mr. Mitchell was the designer from whose experimental work the Spitfire evolved. When he was ill, he went for84 words
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Article295 1940-10-10 3 London. SHEFFIELD City Council rej ected a proposal that conscientious objectors in the council’s employ should lie dismissed. The voting was 36 for, 47 against. There are 35 conscientious objectors in the city’s employ. 17 being school teachers. All will keep their jobs. The council295 words
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1350 1940-10-10 3 A. G. J. Whitehouse s book Hell In Helmets” (Jarrolds) the British news magazine "Cavalcade” states: QNE day in 1917, over the scarred entrenchments of the German line behind the Aisne, swooped a solitary airplane. As the sun picked out the colours1,350 words
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Advertisement143 1940-10-10 3 THE REASON 17S Innumerable complaints arise from impurities in the blood, and so long as the impurities re> main, permanent relief cannot be obtained. I “HR?? Clarkes Blood Mixture, by cleansing the IS BKJOO blood, is invaluable in the treatment of n rheumatic complaints, lumbago, painful joints, neuritis, glandular swellings,143 words
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Miscellaneous24 1940-10-10 3 I WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson lg I I I I s I COPYBOOK CLAUDE AND HAMFISTED HECTOR f WWWWWWWKA,-». WVWVWXW VXVVXVAAW VVX24 words
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Article624 1940-10-10 4 JOURNALISTS VIEW Food Restrictions Ruining Health Of Population JAPAN is very hard hit, both financially and economically, as a result of the war with China and the food restrictions are so severe that some people say they are ruining the health of the624 words
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Article431 1940-10-10 4 Employer’s Explanation Results In Acquittal Kuala Lumpur. After hearing evidence, Mr. G. L. Howe, the First Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday discharged an Indian named S. Thamboo, who was charged with failing to reinstate a Volunteer named Chinniah in his employment after he had returned from military431 words
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Article257 1940-10-10 4 Official Opening By Consul Singapore. Singapore’s most recently built swimming bath, the Haw-Par swimming pool at Pasir Panjang, will be officially opened by the Chinese Consul-General. Mr. Kao Ling-pai. to-day at 5 p.m An admission charge of ten cents each will be made and the proceeds will257 words
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Article285 1940-10-10 4 Fined For Making False Declaration Kuala Lumpur. “It is suggested that this woman has made a practice of trafficking in women and girls,” declared Mr. C. W. Lyle, Assistant Protector of Chinese, Selangor, on Tuesday merging, when referring to a woman named Choo Keow, who285 words
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Article156 1940-10-10 4 Muar. Because of the present war in Europe, a proposal that facilities be given to Asiatic teachers to travel to England for higher studies had to be postponed. This proposal was made at the annual conference of the Johore Teachers’ Association held last year and a sub-committee156 words
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Article469 1940-10-10 4 “DULEEP” RECALLS TEST MATCH DAYS IZ S. DULEEPSINHJI, the w orid famous cricketer who earned Test match immortality when he scored 173 runs in his first appearance for England against Australia at Lord’s in 1930, is in Singapore from America with his wife on his way469 words
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Article108 1940-10-10 4 U.S. CONFERENCE Mrs. Ammu Swaminathan, a member of the Indian National Congress, who represented India at the international women’s «conference on the cause and cure of the war in Washington D. C. early this year, is in Singapore with her daughter, Mrinalini, from America. While in108 words
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Article407 1940-10-10 4 Monday, October 7, 1940. BERITA2 yang di-terima dari negeri Amerika Sharikat ada-lah menunjokkan bahawa pada masa ini orang2 Amerika perchaya yang mereka itu sedang beransor sa-makin dekat kapada peperangan. Sa-tengah orang2 Amerika maseh lagi berharap bahawa tidak mustahak bagi negeri Amerika Sharikat masok ka-dalam peperangan407 words
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Article124 1940-10-10 4 A former manager of West Ham Speedway, known to thousands as a pioneer of “cinder track” racing, William A. Dovener, aged 60. was found dead in bed by the police at his home, Barking-road, Plaistow, E. He had a severe injury to his forehead. It124 words
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Article310 1940-10-10 4 FUND STARTED BY NEWSPAPER Singapore. THE Singapore Malay newspaper, Utusan Melayu, has opened a Malay Troops Entertainment Fund for the benefit of Malay troops stationed in Singapore, including men of the Malay Regiment, H.M.S. Pelandok, the S.S.R.N.V.R. and the Royal Engineers, and the Malay cadets in310 words
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Article142 1940-10-10 4 Singapore. Bearing scares of an alleged parangattack by her husband in April last, an 18-year-old Tamil girl is the complainant in a charge of attempted murder brought against her husband, a labourer named Marimuttu, who is on trial at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Manning.142 words
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Article104 1940-10-10 4 Singapore. An action brought by a 14-year-old European girl, Marjorie Cherry, for damages received in an accident was settled in the High Court, before Mr. Justice Pedlow. Appealing for the plaintiff, Mr. A. J. Braga said that the defendant had agreed to pay his client104 words
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Article59 1940-10-10 4 THURSDAY. OCTOBER 10 1940. MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa, Egypt, Bangkok, Hongkong, Saigon, U.S.A. Great Britain (via Transpacific Air Service) Sa.m. Saturday 12th inSt. SURFACE MAILS Mails for Great Britain 6 p.m. Friday 11th inst. MAIL ARRIVALS59 words
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Miscellaneous15 1940-10-10 4 All in a Day’s Work— by Rick Rimes ROAST FOUL C EMPTY/ J -A W15 words
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Article424 1940-10-10 5 Judge’s Notes Cover 450 Pages Alor Star. I would require two weeks’ post-U.-i ement myself in order to read over pages of my notes”, said Mr. Jus,,ce ’.Van Harun in the High Court yesteiday .hen. at the close of the defence L E Edwards, the424 words
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350 1940-10-10 5 Exception To Persons Already En Route To Malaya Singapore. With reference to the Gazette notification on October 3 regarding permits to enter the Colony, an official communique issued yesterday states that limitations on entry of European women and children have been imposed350 words
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Article395 1940-10-10 5 Reading Of 33 Rills To Be Moved At the meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday. October 14, the Hon. the Acting Attorney-General will move the reading of 33 Bills. The Hon. the Acting Financial Secrete r$ T will move approval of payment to the Malayan395 words
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374 1940-10-10 5 Bennetts Admits Having Received Gifts Kuala Lumpur. 641 T there is anything I have done, it is not against my conscience. I have not asked for bribes nor received any,” said A. T. Bennetts, Senior Inspector of Mines, giving evidence at the resumed public session374 words
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Article267 1940-10-10 5 Chief Clerk Of Supreme Court The funeral of Mr. S. Mohamed Tamby Chief Clerk and Commissioner of Oaths. Supreme Court. Penang, who passed away early yesterday morning at the age of 53 after a brief illness, took place from his residence in Hutton Lane267 words
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Article517 1940-10-10 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Dr. J. M. A. Lawson, Malayan Medical Service, has been appointed to act as Principal Medical Officer, Johore. I Dr. J. C. P. Grey, Malayan Medical Service, has been appointed acting Deputy Principal Medical Officer, Johore. A joint talk on Indo-China will be given by Mr. T. P.517 words
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Advertisement86 1940-10-10 5 I THURSDAY, 10th OCT., 1944)7 Your First Consideration Should Be The Dancing Skill of Your Partner and the Ability of the Band To Play Correct Dance Music WEMBLEY CABARET Can Meet Your Two Demands TODAY TEA DANCE 7 p.m.—9 p.m. 6 Coupons For $l.NIGHT DANCE 9.30 p.m. Midnight. TONIGHT Debut86 words
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Miscellaneous212 1940-10-10 5 MAJESTIC Last 2 Shows \T\onight 6.15 9.30 p.m, Drama that shocked the world now rocks the screen ANNA NEAGLE in her first Hollywood production as “NURSE EDITH CAVELL” vith Edna May Oliver, George Sanders, May Robson, Zasu Pitts. Prices 15, 25, 60, 95 cts. $1.20 SPECIAL “DOUBLE-TEN” ANNIVERSARY MATINEES TODAY212 words
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Miscellaneous73 1940-10-10 5 STARTING {TODAY H jhf With 3 Shows at 3; 6.15 -A. 9.30 p.m. MATINEE REDUCED PRICES. iW COME AND BE PREPARED TO ROCK WITH LAUGHTER AT THE YEAR’S FUNNIEST, GAYEST MOST DELIGHTFUL COMEDY! WHEN HUBBY IS HUBBY' AND WIFEY IS W IFEY' THINGS ARE OFTEN DIFFICULT TOO BUT WHEN WIFEY73 words
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Miscellaneous107 1940-10-10 5 nm-conpiTignep OPENS TODAY TWO SHOW’S 6.15 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. THE MOST HILARIOUS COMEDY OF THE YEAR! DON’T TRY TO FORGET LOVE! IT CAN T BE DONE' Let Robert Taylor Greer Garson Prove It In 4 REMEMBER” ROBERT GREER |K TAYLOR-GARSON- ayres B,LUE BURKE REGWAtD OWEN GEORGE BARBIER Directed by107 words
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Miscellaneous143 1940-10-10 5 TODAY For 1 Dav- Only QUEEN’S 4 Shows At 1 p.m., 3.15, 6.30 and 9.30 MATINEE REDUCED PRICES Another one of the most authentic war pictures ever produced Specially booked for the ‘DoubleTen’ occasion ‘BATTLE of CHUNGSHA’ Thrilling Authentic and ReaL GET SET FOB TOMORROW’S Monster Attraction 3 Shows At143 words
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Article397 1940-10-10 6 rpilE question of leave for 1 Municipal Officers is, ordinarily, hardly calculated to be controversial. But wartime is not an ordinary time for making extraordinary concessions. For that reason we agree with Mr. J. P. Souter in his objections to the granting of leave to a Municipal Officer five397 words
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Article99 1940-10-10 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA Anna Neagle in "Nurse Edith Cavell” 6.15 and 9 30 p.m REX CINEMA "Turnabout” with Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis and John Hubbard 3, 6 15 and 9 30 p m. QUEEN’S CINEMA "Battle of Changsha” (Chinese picture) 1.00 315, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. on EON99 words
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Article262 1940-10-10 6 “Fountain Of Peace" J N times of war people never cease to look for signs presaging a speedy end of bloody conflict. Tt was recently reported that the fountain of St. Odile in Alsace is flowing again—a phenomenon which ie supposed to occur three months before the262 words
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Article724 1940-10-10 6 Thursday, October io. CHUANG KAI-SHEK’S 'Double Tenth” message to the Chinese Army is characteristically confident. “Friendly powers,” he says, “are increasing their assistance to China, at the same time increasing pressure on Japan.’’ 4 S long as China’s resistance continues, Japan’s hope of making724 words
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Obituary58 1940-10-10 6 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The family of the late Mr. Soh Oh Peng/ J.P., tender their heartfelt thanks to the many friends and relatives who paid night visits and attended the funeral, and also to those who sent wreaths, scrolls, letters and telegrams of condolence, donation receipts of the various local funds and58 words
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543 1940-10-10 7 TRIAL ON ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE Permanent Injury Inflicted AT he had gone through a form of marriage with a woman named Kannamal and that he had deliberately attacked this woman because he thought she was carrying on an illicit relationship with another man was543 words
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Article513 1940-10-10 7 Employer Fined Singapore. When can an employer refuse reinstatement to an employee who is a Volunteer and who has been called up for intensive training? This question was answered by Mr. L. C. Goh, the Singapore fifth magistrate, on Tuesday, when he delivered judgment in a case513 words
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Article45 1940-10-10 7 The next session of the Federal Council (the Budget Meeting) will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday and Thursday, the 19th and 21 November, 1940, commencing at 10 a.m. There will be a ceremonial opening and uniform will be worn.45 words
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134 1940-10-10 7 Today’s Celebra li< nn s In Penang All Chinese throughout the world today celebrate the twenty-ninth year of the founding of the Republic of China. There will be a sale of double-ten paper badges and paper flowers in the streets today, the proceeds realised to134 words
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244 1940-10-10 7 Parties To Seek A maintenance case, in which a young Chinese woman, Lim Swee Tin, had summoned her husband, Khoo Soo Tian, for neglecting to maintain her and her •child, came up before Mr. Lim Koon Teck. in the Penang Middle Court this morning. Mr.244 words
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Article74 1940-10-10 7 Recruiting for the Local Defence Corps has opened in Singapore, Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan, and will open shortly in other States and Settlements. Those who intend to enrol in the new Corps are asked to do so as early as possible,"so that training arrangements74 words
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74 1940-10-10 7 It is necessary that Beacb Street, Bishop Street and Church Street are kept entirely clear of stationary traffic during the hours of darkness. In order that this scheme be effectively put into operation special Police will be on duty to ensure that no74 words
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67 1940-10-10 7 A fourteen-year-old Chinese gill living at No. 5, MacCulluni Street was missing from her home this morning. The father Mr. Ch’ng Beng Kee reported that his daughter, Ch’ng Ah Gooi was last seen on the previous afternoon. The police led by Inspector W. Hamilton are prosecuting67 words
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122 1940-10-10 7 Pending drawing up of the final accounts, the Kedah Gymkhana Club has donated the handsome sum of $3,500* to the Kedah Branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund. This gift is in addition to the usual donations made by the Club to other122 words
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Article165 1940-10-10 7 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,406,106.51, comprising Penang $914,478. 57 and Perak $491,627.94. Yesterdays biggest gift in Penang was a sum of $5OO received from the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association. The Posts and Telegraphs Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society have given $lOO.165 words
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Article89 1940-10-10 7 Excellent Variety Entertainment The dance already announced for Saturday October 12. 1940 at the Penang Swimming Club is to be augmented by an excellent variety programme and cabaret produced by members from one of His Majesty’s Ships in port. Professional artistes of repute have promised to89 words
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Article38 1940-10-10 7 Singapore. Mr. Edwin Haward has arrived in Singapore from London to take up the post of Adviser on Indian Affairs and Deputy Director of the Far Eastern Bureau of the Ministry of Information here.38 words
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90 1940-10-10 7 “7 he soldier is quite prepared to give his blood pur his country, but he wants his country to give its. blood to him too’' said Major-General L, V Bond, G O C Malaya, appealing for more civilian blood donors zvhen last niyi90 words
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Article96 1940-10-10 7 Violet Cafe Now Serves Tiffins The Violet Cafe, venue of many enjoyable dinnei parties and charitable functions, is, commencing from today, catering for special Chinese meals during the day. Varieties of bah-pows,” kow-chis” and other Cinese delicacies will be available from 10 am. to 2 p.m. The96 words
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185 1940-10-10 7 EVERY GEM’ WILL GO TO WOOL f AND MAI’ERIALS FI ND rpHERE are many, who while they would like their friends at home to know that they are in their thoughts at Christmas time, yet feel they should not waste money on Christmas Cards.185 words
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Article48 1940-10-10 7 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m March The Prince George Thieme Overture Potted Overtures Engleman Selection Arlette Novello Waltz Thoughts Alford Selection Reminiscences Of Wales Godfrey Barcarolle from “Les Contes D’Hoffmann Offenbach Fox Trot When The Robin Smgs His Song Again Cool48 words
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Article100 1940-10-10 7 Since the enforcement of a new regulation prohibiting funeral processions to pass Campbell Street, Prangin Road, Rope Walk, Beach Street and other streets where no central parking is allowed, great inconvenience has been caused to those concerned. With a view to minimizing such inconvenience, the Chinese Town100 words
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Article46 1940-10-10 7 “Nurse Edith Cayell,” starring Anna N eagle in the utle role opened to good houses at the Majestic Theatre yesterday on its return screening. The picture reveals the brutality of the German war machine in the last Great iWar in executing Nurse Cavell.46 words
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Advertisement169 1940-10-10 7 SILVER GOLD FROM FROM SlS''- $2OO/- AN INDISPENSABLE ARTICLE FOR THE SMART WOMAN. THE SILVER FLAPJACK HAS CAPTURED THE FEMININE TASTE THE WORLD OVER (Incorporated In Ceyton.) SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH SUPREME In the Sunday Despatch IT < 4,, s Bonny Baby Competition 1934, open to all comers 10 babies out169 words
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Article79 1940-10-10 8 A representative of a leading United Kingdom quicksilver merchant, now in the United States, has, it is understood, cabled that any difficulty in connection with the export of quicksilver from the United 'States to the United Kingdom is unlikely. The U. S. Government recently banned the export79 words
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Article29 1940-10-10 8 Ocean shipments of rubber, including latex, concentrated latex and revertex, being final shipment on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during September, 194») totalled 78,489 in long tons.29 words
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Article75 1940-10-10 8 Penang, October 9. 1940. IBv Courtesy of the Chartered Bank} SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York Demand 47 1/16 Montreal Demand 51 3/4 Batavia Demand 33 1/2 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 1 55 7 8 Hongkong Demand 53 5 R Shangnai Demand 14 116 Japan Demand 19375 words
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Article453 1940-10-10 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 10th October, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amai 5/3 5/6 £1 Austral Malay 33/6 35/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/3 18/oex $1 Ayer Weng 0.87 i 0 92» £1 Bangrin Tin 15/3453 words
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Article250 1940-10-10 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1 Q2s 1.07 Jex Alor Gajal. 0.85 0.90 Am al. Malay 1.65 1.75 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Mblek 1.10 1.15 AVer Pana* Lo7s 1.13$ Bassett 42$ 0.45 Batu Linking 104 1 07 Bedford 0 85 0.90 Benta 0 95 l.OOex Bore Mi 1.32* 140250 words
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Article322 1940-10-10 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 71% Prefs 2.10 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.40 7.60 £5 Chartered Bank 564 £7x £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 17/0 17/6 £1 Con. T. S. 1% Pre!322 words
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Article160 1940-10-10 8 Dividend Payable Books Close Remarks MINING. lO% Final L.T. 31.10.40 in London Hongkong Tin 125% int. L.T 24.10.40 in London Idris Hydraulic 35% L.T. 29.10.40 in London Klang River 75% 25.10.40 21.10.40 Kuala Lumpur Tin Is. 6d. Bonus AC 18.10.40 in Melbourne Larut 6d 23.10.40 14.10.40160 words
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Article1465 1940-10-10 8 Concentration On Nearby Dealing Stanton Nelson Co., Ltd. Singapore, October 3. Minor oscillations in the price level in New York have scarcely relieved the mo- j notony of the rubber market during the 1 week It is generally agreed that the, critical period with regard to possible1,465 words
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Article, Illustration157 1940-10-10 8 On the ev® of China's National Day Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the First Lady of China, has Issued tho following message to the overseas Chinese “On this Double Tenth Anniversary of the fourth year of our resistance against aggression, we are wholeheartedly grateful to our157 words
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Article144 1940-10-10 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £258. 10. 0 £257 10 0 “Forward" £260 10. 0 £259. 10. 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot” $132 87 4s $132 62(4 Business done 125 tons 75 tons PENANG: “Spot” $132 sl32 624 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot" 11 7|Bd. 11 7|Bd. Forward” 11 7|Bd. 11144 words
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Advertisement111 1940-10-10 8 BANKS TKe Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., rmcorperateo* m nritisn mdla? SXVfi For Your FAMILY CHILDREN, INDEPENDENCE IN OLD AGE HAZINESS By Banking WITH The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd, F~ H ii ***<- —I L I SAVINGS 'ifou S&frvfaccrt A. dollar saved is an extra dollar earned. Savings Account is the111 words
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Article1529 1940-10-10 9 B£l IKI.EY BAXTER, M. P - By B£l IKI.EY BAXTER, M.P. Ha looks forward to an exhausted Europe which will turn to Communism as the only hope. He knows Hitler for a blackguard, and he plays his hand accordingly. It has long been customary when wntmg of Russia to relapse1,529 words
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Miscellaneous3268 1940-10-10 9 01X10 A n/'Ani? i mary. 8?0 Tchaikowsfcy—Concerto Me. SINGAPORE I™ 2 B Flat Minor. Op. 23-Arthur zjil 1 333 Jcc/s (225 m.) Rubinstein < p ian°) and the London Sym1 W Illi ZiiPl 9.69 mc/s <3u.v6 m.i pror.y Orchestra. SMO a short Violin I 7* W IB I ZHP3 7.253,268 words
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559 1940-10-10 10 STATION, MILITARY BUILDINGS AND TRAIN AT AISHA BOMBED Aden, Oct. 9 One of the most vital Italian supply lines in East Africa was cut as a result of bombing during the last few days. The place is Aisha, an important station on the Jibuti-Addis Ababa—Reuter - 559 words
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529 1940-10-10 10 DE GAULLE FREED FROM CRITICISM OVER DAKAR EPISODE London, Oct. 9 Mr. Churchill s war survey on Tuesday was “throughout a forward looking speech.” declared the Daily Telegraph which adds: “His measured and grave estimate of the stress to be put forward in529 words
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Article472 1940-10-10 10 —Reuter. More Indiscriminate Bombing By Enemy London. October 9. German night raids tonight were over a wider area of South-East England than ever, including one or two districts in the South-West. By early morning reports of bombing, although slight in many cases, were received from over:.—Reuter. * - 472 words
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595 1940-10-10 10 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO BREMEN AND WILHELMSHAVEN Oil Refineries And Power x Stations Also Attacked London, Oct. 9 The main strength of our bomber offensive last night was centred on the naval bases of Bremen and Wilhelmshaven, says an Air Ministry communique. Extensive damage—Reuter. - 595 words
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56 1940-10-10 10 Reuter. Another Shackle On Japan Washington. October 9 The United States is suspending export □1 subsidised wheat to all Far ports except the Philippines. No official interpretation is placed 0 this move but it is generally looked M another link in America's lengthen»Reuter. - 56 words
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Article161 1940-10-10 10 Reuter. Big Force Of Japanese Ships Round Island Shanghai. October 9 The presence of a considerable force of Japanese warships around the British leased island of Liukungtao has created what is described as an extremely tense situation. Z Liukunctao which stretches across the mouth of theReuter. - 161 words
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Article94 1940-10-10 10 -Reuter. Friend Of Duchess Of Kent London, Oct. 3. Princess Catherine Galitzine, a Russian princess and a friend of the Duchess of Kent to whom she was distantly related, was killed during one of Lon don's air raids today. The princess, who is 49 years-Reuter. - 94 words
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480 1940-10-10 10 All Affected Move Out Of Central Oil Region Bucharest, Oct. 9 Ihe British Minister has advised all British subjects connected with the Rumanian oil industry to leave the country lyAll those affected have already moved out of the central oil region. Six of twelve,—Reuter. - 480 words
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Advertisement56 1940-10-10 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. «■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) ter particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival fates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.,56 words
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Article, Illustration1906 1940-10-10 11 ROSALIE SURPRISES AND PAYS $125 oods, Flannery McLachlan Score Doubles (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 9. THE second day of the Selangor Turf Club meeting today 1 was notable for the success of Major T. L. Fox, who saddled four1,906 words
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Article37 1940-10-10 11 "Eureka.” the rating tipster of the “Pinang Gazette.” yesterday picked four straight winners in First Ra. Cambalong, Artful Sailor and San Frisco. Danse du Ventre, his second choice, in the first race, also won.37 words
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394 1940-10-10 11 TN a return match piayed on the Victoria Green yesterday the Chinese Recreation Club again lost to the Penang Sports Club, this time by a wider margin, the score being 19 points (two goals and three tries) to 4 points (a drop goal).394 words
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Article154 1940-10-10 11 Free School Beaten By 16 Points To 5 The Penang Recreation Club scored a convincing win over the Penang Fiee School in a rugger match on tbe latter’s ground \esterday, the margin, being 16 points (two goals, a try and ,a penalty goal) to154 words
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Article92 1940-10-10 11 Telok Anson. The Telok Anson Convent Hockey team will begin the Women’s Hockey season here on Saturday when they will meet the Ipoh Chinese Corinthians Women's Hockey team on the Speedy Road upper padang, Telok Anson. It will be remembered that the Convent girls took92 words
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Article70 1940-10-10 11 Twilight B.P. vs A.B.C. The following will represent the Twilight B.P. against the A.B.C. at 73. Irving Road, on Saturday and Sunday at 4.38 p.m. and 6.30 a.m respectively; Yin Choon Min, Moi Kim Tuck. K. Bala, M. A. Bakar, Khoo Khay Bok, Lob Kah Kheng, Lee Peng Joo,70 words
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Article37 1940-10-10 11 May Be Run At Special Meeting Next Month London, October 9 it is hoped to run the Cambridgeshire at a special meeting at Nottingham on November 2. The fate of ttae Substitute St. Leger is doubtfuL—ßJeuter.37 words
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Article119 1940-10-10 11 Europeans v. Eurasians The following will represent the Europeans in an inter-community match against the Eurasians on the Penang Sports Club ground tomorrow at 5.20 p.m. W. G. Colebeck; Q. M. S. Cavanagh, Signalman Ball; Cpl. Christopher, Capt W. G. S. Wilson, G. A. Wood; G. R. Evans,119 words
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Article105 1940-10-10 11 K. E. VII School Beat Old Georgians Taiping. The King Edward VII School scored a creditable victory when they defeated the Old Georgians by two goals to nil in a hockey match on the School padang yesterday. A very fast pace was maintained and a high standard of105 words
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Article31 1940-10-10 11 In a hockey practice on the Esplanade yesterday, the Penang Recreation Club ladies lost by six goals to three to Robinson’s team which .played seven men throughout.31 words
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Advertisement40 1940-10-10 11 ft 1' ItoW Q I R Doa’t w««t» ward» Miqmrms jfi Yboat mpacfiaa »ariti g W diS.r~t Mead. «mply g say aad ba asMrad W tatdaf &a b«t wbuky 9 ebtahabb /T\ GRANT’S I g) WHISKY Wftl'AM SfIANT tOWB. WTlLLtft*»40 words
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103 1940-10-10 12 MYSTIC MUSIC LOOKING VERY FIT Adele Regaining Form (From Our Own Correspondent-) Kuala Lumpur, Today. *II’HERE was little activity at the track this morning, when only a number of horses entered for Saturday, the last day of the Selangor Autumn Meeting, was seen doing103 words
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Article357 1940-10-10 12 I Weights For Saturday Following are the weights for the last day of the Selangor Race Meeting on Saturday: HORSES, CLASS 1, 9 FURS. SULTANA 9 09 KAI TERE 9.03 DEPOT 9 02 SNOWY OWL .9 02 COOLTiPT 9 00 SCARLET TIGER 8.09 THANKS 8.07 SUNNY CHARM 8357 words
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496 1940-10-10 12 HONG KONG ROUTE ALSO TO BE OPENED London, Oct. 10. 'pHE spotlight of publicity has momentarily turned to the Far East, writes Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent and Japanese reactions to the decision of Great Britain to reopen the Burma road are being, watched with interest. —Reuter. The—Reuter. - 496 words
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Article159 1940-10-10 12 JI UUJ 1 lltU —Reuter. Reaction To Burma Road Decision Tokyo. October 9. “The fact is too strong for any comment." declared the Foreign Office spokesman when questioned concerning the reopening of the Burma Road. Asked whether the Government would take further diplomatic steps concerningJI UUJ 1 lltU —Reuter. - 159 words
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Article70 1940-10-10 12 —BOW The Pope’s Message To Their Majesties Rugbv, Oct. 9. A message of warm congratulations from the Pope to the King and Queen on the occasion of the bombing of Buckingham Palace is now published. It convevs His Holiness "felicitation on the deliverencc of your royal persons from—BOW - 70 words
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Article27 1940-10-10 12 .—Reuter. London. Oct. 9. Henry Head, eminent neurologist, died at the age of 79 from Parkinson disease—trembling paralysis—which he fought throughout his career.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article47 1940-10-10 12 -Reuter. I inland To Conclude Agreement With Soviet Helsinki, October 9. The Diet has decided to authorise the government to conclude an agreement with the USSR. regarding the demilitarisation and non-fortifioation of the Aaland Islands in accordance with a Bill tabled by the government —Reuter.-Reuter. - 47 words
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Article57 1940-10-10 12 —Reuter. Tokio, October 10. |V T O Japanese counter-action whatever is planned in retaliation for Britain’s decision to reopen the Burma road, declared the Japanese Foreign Office spokesman. Japanese newspapers tend to minimise the usefulness of the road to China declaring that only few supplies—Reuter. - 57 words
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154 1940-10-10 12 “L.G” To Step In —Reuter. London, October 10. The possibility of Mr. Lloyd George returning to office is being debated in London political circles. Now that the British aircraft production programme is on its upward way, speculation is based upon the fact that—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article, Illustration195 1940-10-10 12 —Reuter. Chiang's Double Ten Message Chungking, October 10. “AS long as China’s re«b*tance /A continues, Japan’s hope of making use of the tripartite alliance will be completely frustrated,” declared Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in a message to the Chinese army and jieople on the—Reuter. - 195 words
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Article41 1940-10-10 12 —Reuter. Discusses Situation With M. Molotov London, October 8 It is learned in official quarters in London that Sir Stafford Cripps saw M. Molotov towards the end of last week and discussed the general situation with him. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article95 1940-10-10 12 Chinese Chambers To Meet In Penang Singapore. The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has decided to refer the question of income tax to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce which-will hold its meeting this year at Penang. The meeting usually takes place in December, but95 words
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Article106 1940-10-10 12 —Reuter. Returning To England Via Canada Shanghai. October 9. Admiral Sir Percy Noble, formerly in command of the British China Station Fleet, passed through Shanghai on rel’nouh>tung his post in Hongkong to his «uccessor. Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton ft wis officially announced yesterday. Admiral Noble, it is learned—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article69 1940-10-10 12 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 TUN Penang $133.75 Business done Buyers No sellers. Singapore $133.75 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37|c Singapore Spot 37 jc COPRA; Sundried $2.85 buyers Blac'i Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.60 sellers Fair Seed $6.30 sellers RUH Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.95 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $9.75 Rangoon69 words
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Article42 1940-10-10 12 -Reuter. Melbourne, October 9. “Australia fully concurs with the dr cision to reopen the Burma Road,’ d e clared Mr. Mac Ewen, Minister of Ex ternal Affairs. He added that Australiahad previously expressed its views 6’ Britain. —Reuter.-Reuter. - 42 words
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Advertisement510 1940-10-10 12 (Head Office* 216 Penang Road. Penai Phone 1477 1473 with extension Telegrams: "Gazette" Penang. Rates of Subscription for Pinang Gazetrand Sunday Gazette PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S.& Delivery F.M.S. Foreign Monthly $2.5G $3.00 $490 Quarterly 7.59 9.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 24 OC Yearly 30.00 36.00 48 00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S.&510 words
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