Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 October 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section24 1940-10-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No- J 2 <i> VoL XCVIII. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.24 words
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Article78 1940-10-17 1 —Reuter Norwegian Liners In New York Harbour Xew York, Oct. i~. ft is unofficially reported i 're that Britain has taken over j 'ten orwegian liners m w in \cw York harbour. They are lie Oslo Fiord, Norway’s irgest and most luxuri, ns liner 'which was put—Reuter - 78 words
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Article62 1940-10-17 1 —Reuter. London, October 17. Two more German bombers were reported shot down during’ tonight’s raids over Britain. One clashed in North Wales and the edies of three airmen were found near the wreckage. Another Jane, damaged by anti-aircraft lire, dived headlong on to tire sh re—Reuter. - 62 words
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45 1940-10-17 1 .—Reuter Bombay, October 17. The gale has now been blowing •or ten hours. A number of trees were uprooted and hurled across oads disturbing traffic. Falling irees and. collapsing walls killed one person and injured about ixty.—Reuter.—Reuter - 45 words
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Article58 1940-10-17 1 ist passer —Reuter London, October 17. A committee on which the Comman-ds-in-Chief, Yugoslav forces, will be tepresented to take necessary measures to protect navigation on the Yugoslav ection of the Danube has been formed, states the Belgrade radio. These measures are authorised by a decree justist passer —Reuter - 58 words
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Article, Illustration321 1940-10-17 1 SOVIE7 TALKS RESUMED October 17. More diplomatic activity is recorded in Vi ashington. Both President Roosevelt and Mr. Cordell Hull had conversations yesterday with Mr. Casey, Australian Minister at Washington, on Australian reactions to recent developments in the political situation. K Mr. Casey later told”—Reuter. - 321 words
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Article159 1940-10-17 1 Chungking, October 17. I UNMING was again raided by Japanese aircraft yesterday according to information reaching here but no details are yet available. A Chinese press despatch from Kunming reports that trains on the Chinese section o I the French Indent hina railway are only—Reuter. - 159 words
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386 1940-10-17 1 London, October 16. r pHE ever-increasing scale of the Royal Aii Foice oftei.Mve against Germany is shown by further detail." fiom the Air Ministry of last night’s attacks by British bombers, particularly in operations against military objectives and communi•ations in Germany itself. —Reuter. The R.A.F.’s—Reuter. - 386 words
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Article62 1940-10-17 1 .-.’•ci v vu tu —Reuter. London. October 16. The British Government have agreed to grant navicerts and export licences to enable Switzerland to maintain two months’ stock of war materials and will also grant navicerts and export licences for 3?.v goods which cannot benefit the enemy..-.’•ci v vu tu —Reuter. - 62 words
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Article101 1940-10-17 1 Pl —Reuter. Tokyo. Oct 17. ‘The U.S. people do not desire war but their sentiment favours maximum aid short of war for Britain and China.” This opinion was expressed by th** “Miyako” the only Tokyo daily to note yesterday morning the United States’ embargo on scrap iron andPl —Reuter. - 101 words
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Article211 1940-10-17 1 Reuter Now Being Realised London, October 17. Americans are coming to realise the dangers with which the progress of dictators threatens their own continent, says the “Times” in a leader on President Roosevelt s Columbus Day broadcast, and with the realisation grows the conviction that theReuter - 211 words
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Article63 1940-10-17 1 —Reuter. London. October 16. The Stock Exchange was firm despite ftness in trading. G’lt-odged again advanced under the lead of War Loans. Industrials were narrowly irregular but the gains appeared to outnumber the I'-ssps. Following- the recent c tren°th of Argentine bonds. Argentine rails improved while gold minings—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article229 1940-10-17 1 —Reutei London, October 17 Air raid sirens had scarcely finished, wailing the “all clear” and steel-helmet-ed soldiers manning A.-A defences at a big British shipyard had hardly relaxed beside their batteries one day recently when a bottle of champagne was broken on the lean steel—Reutei - 229 words
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Article38 1940-10-17 1 Reuter. Lahore, October 17. All branches of the Moslem League throughout Punjab have been instructed to observe November 1 as a special day of prayer for the safety, integrity and independence of Islamic countries.—Reuter. - 38 words
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433 1940-10-17 1 London, October 17. All over the dozen London districts I toured, there was evidence of bomb damage, old and new, but what struck me was that Londoners had get the measure of the latest attack on their homes as quickly as they did the first massReutei - 433 words
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Advertisement17 1940-10-17 1 COW GATE WIL, I w i >r North Malaya <t Penang TOWN DISPENSARY LTD penaug and ipon.17 words
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Advertisement66 1940-10-17 1 SMILER" fed on GOW GATE j****s^ C Agents for North Malaya dl GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY MB, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES WHITE ANTS Sets. Refills. Scientifically. large for godowns, it p factories, coolielines, etc. $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for individual householders* 7.50 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations and all STOCKISTS trees 1366 words
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173 1940-10-17 2 BRITAIN’S IMMENSE WAR EFFORT Run i er. CHANCELLOR ASKS FOR NEW CREDIT London, Oct. 16. ORITAIN is now-spending £9,000,000 daily on war purposes, an increase since July of £1.500,000 daily. This fact was revealed by Sir Kingsley Wood, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in aRun i er. - 173 words
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Article272 1940-10-17 2 —8.0. W. London. October 16. There Jias been hardly any enemy activity over this country today according to reports received hitherto, states a communique issued by the Air Ministry of Home Security. Bombs are reported only in one coast town of Scotland and at one point—8.0. W. - 272 words
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Article99 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. Committees Set Up In Several Countries London October 16 Brazil, Argentine, Uruguay, Chile and Mexico had already established National Committees acting in close cooperati n with the Free French Forces stated Mr. Butler, replying to a question in the House of Commons, adding that—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article225 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. To Strengthen Confirm Good Relations London, October 16 "Our mission is to strengthen and confirm the good relations which have teen for so long happily established between the free countries of South America and the British Empire,” declared Lord Willingdon to Reuter before his—Reuter. - 225 words
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75 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. Bombay, October 16. rpHE worst storm within living memory struck Bombay in A the early hours of this morning. At 3 p.m. local time the streets were still comparatively deserted and many of the most important streets were closed to traffic. Dwellings facing the—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article225 1940-10-17 2 Reuter. Swedish Comment On Axis Alliance London, October 15. The Gothenburg paper. "Goteborgs Posten”, says: "Just now it is unpleasant for Japan when the United States supports words with deeds and gives signs of backing up Britain. Japan knows that the United States has urged Britain noReuter. - 225 words
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Article105 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. To Visit Portugal Eor Celebrations Lisbon, Oct. 16. Three representatives of the banished Portuguese Royal House of Braganza are to take part in the forthcoming celebrations which will commemorate Portuguese independence achieved in 1640. Accommodation is being prepared for them in Queluz Palace where they will—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article70 1940-10-17 2 >. —Reuter. Compulsory In Hotels In Spain Madrid. Oct. 16. Hotels and restaurants in Spain are to serve grapes as dessert for at least one meal daily. The decree to this effect has been issued by Senor Suner. It is hoped to dispose of some of the>.—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article60 1940-10-17 2 an wouiu t. —Reuter. To Visit United States Shortly Ottawa, Oct. 16. The Earl of Athlone. Governor-General of Canada, intends to visit the United States shortly to pay a courtesy call, according to a member of the General Staff quoted by the Canadian Press which adds thatan wouiu t.—Reuter. - 60 words
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63 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. London, October 16. The British Government ceased to maintain normal trade relations with Rumania since it became apparent that Rumania was coming increasingly under German domination, stated Mr. Butler in reply to a question in the House of Commons. A further seventy members—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article333 1940-10-17 2 —b.o w German Pilots Relate Experiences Rugby. Oct. 16 The German wireless announces today that in last night's raid I.OOO’ tons of bombs were dropped on London by nearly 1 000 planes and some emphasis is laid on the alleged ineffectiveness of London’s air defences. This—b.o w - 333 words
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Article77 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. Mr. Gandhi’s Campaign Starts Today Wardha, Oct. 16. The individual civil disobedience campaign decided on by the Congress will be inaugurated on Thursday, it is understood. Mr. Gandhi is understood to be intimating to the district magistrate at Nagpur that an humble member of the—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article50 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. London, October 17. Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary for War, has arrived in Egypt. It is understood Mr. Eden will have conversations with General Sir Archibald Wavell, C'ommander-in-Chiei, Middle East. He will also vi sit contingents of British and Allied troops in the Middle East.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article460 1940-10-17 2 London, October 16. The main strength of the R.A.F. bomber offensive last night was concentrated on the naval bases of Kiel and Hamburg where large numbers of heavy calibre bombs were dropped on shipping and wharves. Oil plants at Gelsenkirchen, Magdeburg and Salzbergan were attack,. nis as t —Reuter. - 460 words
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Article128 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. Mr. Menzies To Reply To l abour Proposal Canberra, Oct. 16. The meeting of Party managers summoned by Mr. Menzies to discuss methods of forming a stable government following the election impasse was adjourned tonight without having reached any decision. They will meet again on—Reuter. - 128 words
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345 1940-10-17 2 VEII ORDER ON BASIS OF MUTUAL OBLIGATION Rugby, October 16. While appreciating the Prune Minister's desire, in a Commons statement on war aims last night, not to be drawn into a complicated outline of specific proposals dealing with the post-war situation, the’—B.O.W. - 345 words
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Article106 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. TOO Advised To Return To U. S. Chungking. October 16 About tour hundred Americans living in Unoccupied China have received communications by air mail from the United States Consulate at Kunming, capital of the Province of Yunnan, advising them to return to the United States.—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article98 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. Damage Admitted By Italians Rome. October 16. An Italian communique says that in Northern Africa the Italian Air Force, m spite of adverse weather conditions, bombed a number of enemy aerodromes and enemy barracks at Mersa Matrub. The British renewed their air raids on Bardia—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article96 1940-10-17 2 8.0. W. Specialises In Dealing With Heavier Forces Rugby, October 16 Satisfaction expressed at the British naval success in the Mediterranean is heightened by the fact that a conspicuous part was played by H.M.S. y which has already captured imaginat' n last December in the Battle8.0. W. - 96 words
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Article51 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. Numerous Arrests Reported London. October 16Numerous British soldiers who n; vc been hiding in Belgium recent’’ been arrested, according to the < radio. The announcer added that J people had been ordered to re,. T presence of British soldiers large to the German military a wit!—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article31 1940-10-17 2 —Reuter. Camden, New Jersey, Oct. L A mysterious fire swept the F the Camden Force Company e;a day. The company is engaged manufacturing of ordnance suppn warships.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Advertisement46 1940-10-17 2 Malaya Patriotic Fund WOMEN’S SECTION DINNER JUBILEE ARCADE, Butterworth 19th October, 1940. 8.30 p.m. CHINESE or MALAY MAKAN IMPROMPTU DANCING TICKETS. $2.50 For reservations of Tables Phone Mrs. Colin King, Bukit Mertajam 25, or Mrs. Oon, Butterworth 69. 4 fSpace kindly given by the “Pinang Gazette”).46 words
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240 1940-10-17 3 1-j(»\STS at a dinner in London were to blame for the failure of the attempt to bring French West Africa to jjritain s side, says Cavalcade, the magazine. Tilt dinner was held before the expedition, set out for Dakar under Gen de240 words
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Article226 1940-10-17 3 Mobile Canteen Simla. H. E. the Viceroy has allotted the sum of £350 from his war Purposes Fund to the Church Army for the provision of a mobile canteen for use overseas. The founder of the Church Army, an organisation which seeks to provide rest226 words
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Article185 1940-10-17 3 Mel K ing And Queen In Canada Orilla Ontario. Bigwin of the Ghippewas. presented to the King and iring the royal tour of anada Ast year, has died, aged 102 years. ath took place in an Indian the shores of Lake ng. “the lake185 words
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1990 1940-10-17 3 Here is one of the most dramatic personal narratives of the war —the story of a British fighter pilot who has seen many a hun plane go down in flames after an eight-gun blast from his Spitfire. Already the D.S.O. has beer pinned1,990 words
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Article686 1940-10-17 3 Women Learn To Economise London. TTATS off to the women in Britain! If Hitler imagines for one moment that he can wage a war of nerves on the women of this country, he is making one of the greatest mistakes of his wretched career.686 words
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Article163 1940-10-17 3 Scarce In South Africa Johannesburg: A St. Christopher Medal is one of the most difficult things to buy here, so popular have they been with South African soldiers. Before the war, 'Johnnesburg jewellers kept these medals in silver and enamel either to be attached to keyrings or163 words
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Article54 1940-10-17 3 Lahore. The discovery of alluvial gold in Kashmir was revealed by the Development Minister while replying to a question in the State Assembly. The Minister stated that the samples of gold collected by the expert deputed by Government established the nature of alluvial gold over54 words
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Advertisement135 1940-10-17 3 usefu/ Medicine for all Climates [Kl.Collis Browwji Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHCEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. CTAMArU run I e The reliable Family remedy for STOMACH UMILLb INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS and IS t-e only spec.fic m CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and A true oalliatlve in135 words
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Miscellaneous15 1940-10-17 3 V Iv Ik Whiwi IB Br f-mt k HBiSx Ji i| i Illjllli COUNTER REVOLUTION15 words
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807 1940-10-17 4 Comment In Chinese Newspapers BRITAIN'S EFFECTIVE ANSWER r pHE reopening of the Burma Road, and the resumption of transport along it of supplies to China, takes place today. This important event is the sub ject of much comment in the Chinese newspapers in Malaya,807 words
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Article1036 1940-10-17 4 Patriotic Fund Show By Ceylonese Kuala Lumpur. 'T'HE contributions of the Ceylonese in this country to the 1 Malaya Patriotic Fund must have had a big spurt on Saturday as the result of Tit-Bits and a Bit staged by some members of the community at the1,036 words
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Article250 1940-10-17 4 Closer IndoBurmese Relations Rotarian s Plea Singapore. Co-operation between the people- -f India and Burma for their common u d was urged by Mr. U Ba Lwin, pre.-/lent of the Rangoon Rotary Club and .aler of the recent Burmese goodwill m. n to China, when he addressed member.- of the250 words
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Article212 1940-10-17 4 A meeting of the Pahang State Council was held at Pekan on Tuesday October 1, 1940. The Council passed the Final Supply Enactment sanctioning excesses over certain heads of expenditure in 1939 amounting to $585.198 and also the Draft Estimates for 1941 amounting to $5.130.761.212 words
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Article418 1940-10-17 4 October 14, 1940 It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be418 words
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Advertisement114 1940-10-17 4 this CiJoaf) tcilli its ’’rf lovely fyerjuine jitWhy do so many film stars use Lux I Toilet Soap? Because they know it is the finest beauty soap they can buy for |Ji|l > Hw keeping their skin smooth. Lux Toilet /&SH •<*> Soap has a refreshing and lovely j perfume;114 words
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Miscellaneous21 1940-10-17 4 AW ir a Day's Work— —By Rick Elmes I CMII I 1 'toy TRV X F I Too CoME. .'MI t21 words
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4150 1940-10-17 5 PILOT DIVED BEFORE 50 FEET WHEN 100 FEE WAS SAFE MINIMUM Ipoh. 4 S briefly reported in our late edition yesterday, Mr. J. P. Biddulph delivered a twelve-page finding in the inquiry heard by him into the plane crash at the4,150 words
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Advertisement44 1940-10-17 5 THURSDAY, 17th OCT., 1940. Whenever You Feel L ke Having A Dance, Make WEMBLEY CABARET Your Choice and You Will Get Your Satisfaction, Dancing With Charming and Talented Hostesses. TODAY Tea Dance 7.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m. 6 Coupons For $1 Night Dance 9.30 p.m.—12.00 p.m.44 words
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Advertisement121 1940-10-17 5 R] J JcTil ill b gMMgW: j FIItSE GOKE Then read this No need now to be em- barrassed with dull, yel- 11 low-tinged false teeth. Y/? i i Fill the cap of the tin V I with Steradent and pour the powder into a glass containing sufficient warm water121 words
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Advertisement194 1940-10-17 5 LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT FUN FROLIC PARK THURSDAY, 17th OCTOBER 1940 NOORAN OPERA: “PaNJI SEMERANG” Part 4 Supported by beautiful chorines in latest extra turns. CANTONESE OPERA: “YEAH TOH FOG LEONG KUAN” Part One. With M ss Siew Lan Hiong and Cheang Yoke Thong, the two brilliant stars with a world-wide194 words
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Miscellaneous113 1940-10-17 5 O OPE!>IS TONIGHT 4l 613 9.30 ~.m. NOTE:— J Th» R of R -!jK^?i.~ I E S CAl HIT OF 19« .SCANC^^ 1 Sx The Tune-Tingled Romance of The F Girl m the Alice Blue Gown I ANNA NEAGLE < RAY MILLAND -41 'V ROLAND ALAN ■MwliF’ I, YOUNG MARSHALWIXj113 words
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Miscellaneous108 1940-10-17 5 OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS A BROADWAY HIT BECOMES A HOLLYWOOD SENSATION! M-G-M’s BIG FUN-AND-MUSIC SHOW! GARLAND St L 0 M A A A CharIetWINNINGER H C*/ Nfl Cuy KIBBEE i Q Directed by M SUPPORTED BY THE LATEST M.G.M. NEWSREEL “NEWS OF THE DAY” SEE NAZI AIR-RAIDS OVER LONDON, COUNTER108 words
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Miscellaneous220 1940-10-17 5 The Grandest Prescription for laughter ever made up! 4MV ABF sETVF 4BBF ABF 4BBF ABB ABF 4HEF MUNF MRBF 4BBF BMBF 488 ABF ABF ABF 488 1 AT TmpC 3 SHOWS TODAY i UUEEn b 3 pm 615 u I emr mor mar mm amv amr mm mao mi amr220 words
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Article453 1940-10-17 6 r British agreement with Japan regarding the closure of the Burma Road expires today. The decision to reopen the road as from tomorrow has, contrary to general expectations, been received very mildly by Japan. There has been no protest nor any suggestion of one. In the453 words
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Article114 1940-10-17 6 QUEEN'S CINEMA “Loretta Young and Ray Milland in “The Doctor Takes A Wife” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in “Babes in Arms” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CkNEMA "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer” 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m.114 words
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Article332 1940-10-17 6 The Old Order Changes rpilE death of Tom Mix in a car crash the other day brings to an end one of the most colourful careers in motion picture history, and serves to emphasise, as few other screen events can, the passing of the heyday of the332 words
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Article656 1940-10-17 6 Thursday, October 17. r pHERE is a dearth of war news today, except for the destruction of a German convoy of three supply ships with two escort vessels accompanying them. The scene of action, however, is not mentioned by the Admiralty. IXE merchant vessel,656 words
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Advertisement188 1940-10-17 6 >fu« PROUD f J Of course you want to take life- JI Uf j J£> like snaps of your family, friend*; Mi *\y and happy experiences. If you i/r;|k=? get good snaps; so why not ask 1 A WrA.•( 1 V /X. to see the latest models? Kodak cameras take188 words
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Advertisement28 1940-10-17 6 '"C. IPtNAlIrt WONfER JOBBER WOWL't 529.rANJ0NG BUN6AH 3? PENANG, For your convenience send your tvres to era Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phon* 4121. OLD, T YftEs/28 words
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1544 1940-10-17 7 UNO-TYPISTS EVIDENCE IN ASSIZE COURT TRIAL ,he of able capture after a long chase" of one of th 'T C°mmenatrators by a “Straits Echo” in, tL Z a eged pe,p€ i 4.), i typist were recounted vest pt day, in the1,544 words
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199 1940-10-17 7 Penang Visit To Be Curtailed: Express Late r jpHE Thai Goodwill Mission w hich has been visiting India is due at Prai tonight, but whether the party will cross over to Penang or not is uncertain at the time of writing, as the Bangkok199 words
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78 1940-10-17 7 THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, F.M.S.. ANNOUNCES THAT THE $20.000.000 RAISED BY THE F.M.S. WAR LOAN HAS BEEN PAID TO THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT. PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE WITH AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM OF DELAY. THE LOAN WAS ISSUED ON TERMS CALLING FOR THE PAYMENT OF TEN78 words
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Article135 1940-10-17 7 For Benefit Of China Relief Fund The Ladies’ Section of the China Distress Relief Fund will be organising a charity dance in aid of the Fund in the near future. The gross proceeds will be utilized for the purchase of medical supplies. At a meeting held at the135 words
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422 1940-10-17 7 Policy Of Government Unchanged TT has come to the notice of Government that the develop--1 ment of the war situation in Europe and the Near East and the establishment of the Government Flying Training School and more recently of the Officer Cadets Training Unit in Singapore,422 words
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Article218 1940-10-17 7 ALLEGED THEFT OF 810 CLE A 21-} ear-old Malay, Darus bin Tengkii Ya’acot; claimed trial before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, in the Penang Middle Court, this morning, Lo a charge of theft of a bicycle, valued $lO, the property of Boon Jin Fong about 9.45 p.m.218 words
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Article176 1940-10-17 7 A new precedent has been established at tiie Penang Assize Session now sitting at Penang. It has been the usual practice to summon between 24 and 36 common jurors, or even more, according to the number of cases on the calendar but of so many called,176 words
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Article59 1940-10-17 7 Butterworth. Twenty-five Chinese appeared before Mr. R.C. Hoffman in the Police Court yesterday morning on a charge of rioting on October 14 at 9.25 p.m. at Bagan Dalam R.oad. Butterworth. Inspector Lyons, prosecuting, asked for a week's postponement. The case was postponed to October 24 and59 words
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Article46 1940-10-17 7 Alor Star. Found gaming in a room in Jalan Langgar on Monday evening when the Police, under Inspector Abdul Halim, raided the place, seven Malays, all Government servants, were fined $5 each yesterdav for gaming with “pakau”, by Tuan Syed Sheh Bamkbah.46 words
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Advertisement149 1940-10-17 7 EEEf MV ESEr SUE KKT UK v V v<(j v|Guy Praams &P.DĔ SJLVAE 1 (Incorporated In Ceylen.) SINGAPORE PENANG ipoh '.wm Ml 1 £ow&Gate MM W I 5 k F °°l a Xie I > i and the reasons are:— O T/iat Cow Gate is made and packed in the149 words
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Article75 1940-10-17 8 Penang, October 16 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 -New York Demand 47 5/32 Montreal Demand 51 29/32 Eatavia Demand as 13 16 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 14 5/16 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New75 words
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Article80 1940-10-17 8 The following ar<> the returns from the dredges of the Siamese Tin Syndicate f r the mon^h ot September Ngow Estate. Renong 3 Dredges- 1787 horns, 285,000 cubic yards; tin ore won 1351.83 piculs. «»J?^ Uapa 2 1255. hours. cubic yards, tin ore won 80« >7O piculs.80 words
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Article39 1940-10-17 8 Accounts submitted in- Hongkong on May 22 show surplus for 1938 account $978,071 ($723,385). To indemnity suspense account, $628,071. Final $7 per share, making $l2 ($l3). On 1939 account interim of $5 per share. Forward 51.638,906.39 words
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Article460 1940-10-17 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 17th October, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/14 3/44 5 0 Austral Amal 4/104 5/14 £1 Austral Malay 33/6 35/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/3 18/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.80 0.85 £1 Bangrin Tin 15 '0460 words
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Article239 1940-10-17 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenbv 1.024 1.074 ex Alor Gajah 9.85 0.90 Amal. Malay 1.65 1.75 Aver Hitam 0 90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.10 115 Ayer Pana.-. 1.024 1.074 Bassett 040 0.43 Batu Lintang 1.05 1.08 Bedford 0.85 0.90 Bents 0.95 1.00 Borelli 1.30 1.40 Broga 0.52 J 0.51 A239 words
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Article334 1940-10-17 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 7|% Prefs 2.10 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.40 7.60 £5 Chartered Bank £6J £74 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 17/0 17/6 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref.334 words
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Article132 1940-10-17 8 Drilend Payable Books Close MINING. Ci mderiang 10% Final L.T. 31 10.-tO Hongkong 124% Int L.T. 2a.10.40 Idris Hydraulic 24% L.T. 29.10.40 Klang River 74% 25.10.40 21.10.40 Kuala Lumpur Is. 6d. Bonus A C. 18 10.40 Larut 6d 23.10.40 14.10.40 Pengkalen Ords. 6d. L.T. 26.10.40 Pengkalen132 words
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Article71 1940-10-17 8 THURSDAY OCTOBER 17. 1945 MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time ot Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Australia, New Zealand Java 8 a.m. Friday 18th inst Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa Egypt, Burma, Bangkok, Hongkong, Saigon, U.S.A., and Great Britain (via Transpacific AitService) 8 a.m. Saturday 19th inst,71 words
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Article46 1940-10-17 8 Rubber returns for the month of September. 1940 lbs. Alor Gajah 21.860 Australasia 19,50») Ayer Panas. 76.000 Bukit Kubu 10.800 Glenealy 44.50») Jalan Kebun 13.10») Kluang 47.200 Pajgm 171.00») Port Swettenham 9.000 Talisman 12.70«) Tambalak 17 500 Teluk Anson 66.948 Ulu Benut 32 >OO46 words
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Article28 1940-10-17 8 Dredge No. 2 Takuapa:—Dredging opera tions stopped on October 10 owing to repairs carried out to top tumbler. Operations expected to resume in three days.28 words
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Article139 1940-10-17 8 Yesterday’s Close Previouslv TIN: LONDON: £257. 15. 0 £258. 0. 0 “Spot” £259 5 0 £259 0 0 “Forward" SINGAPORE “Spot” $132.25 $132 75 Business done i 75 tons 50 tons PENANG: “Spot” $***** $132.75 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 11 3’4d. 11 13 16d Forward” H 13j16d. 11 <Bd139 words
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Advertisement148 1940-10-17 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorporated in British India) Head Office: “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, i Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah,! Devacottah, Cannanore and Coimbatore. Authorised Capital Rs. 50,00,000 Issued and Subscribed Capital Rs. 25,00,000 raid up Capital Rs. 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, an148 words
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Article511 1940-10-17 9 Not Abnormal CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SEWAGE TANK Klang. The monthly meeting of the Klang Sanitary Board was held on Monday, with Mr J S. W. Reid (chairman) presiding. Arising out of the minutes of the last meeting Mr. Youtman stated that the traffic lines laid were unsatisfactory.511 words
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Article185 1940-10-17 9 Johore Bahru. The unlicensed hawker was becoming a menace and it was necessary to safeguard the health of Johore’s towns, said Mr. R. Moor, acting Legal Adviser, when he proposed the first reading of the Town Board’s Enactment in the Johore Council of State on Tuesday.185 words
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85 1940-10-17 9 San Francisco. Sigrid Undset, Norwegian novelist and Nobel Prize winner, has arrived as a refugee, accompanied by her 21-year-old son, Hans. She said she would usdertake a lecture tour. The novelist a passenger on the liner President Cleveland. fled from Norway to Stockholm85 words
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Miscellaneous2291 1940-10-17 9 RANGOON B I I I XYO 6.01 me H WB| W a K xyo 3. 6.50 p.m. Indian Session i Recorded Programme*. lße> coraed Programme?. 6.20 Burmese News and Market Quotations. 9.35 Recoi'ded W Programme. 10.00 News. 10.15 Recorded r\ A"V Qurxm,.., a Programme. 11.05 Dance Programme. -MAY I SHORTWAVE2,291 words
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Miscellaneous905 1940-10-17 9 1 HONGKONG One of rhe following frequencies will be used. ZBW2, 6.09, Mc/s (49.26 m? ZBW3, 9.52 Mc/s (31.49 mj ZBVV4. 15.19 MC/s (19.76 m.) ZBWS. 17.75 Mc/s <16.90 m.) Vk 3 L a-ln Short service of Intercession 11. d0 Two Brahms Songs. 11.56 Brahms —Sonata No. 3 in D905 words
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Miscellaneous294 1940-10-17 9 SINGAPORE ZHL 1,333 kc/s (225 m.) ZHFI 9.69 mc/s (3U.96 m.) ZHP3 7.25 mc/s (41.38 m.) (ZHL. ZHPI ZHP3.) The timing of the early morning Transmissions is uncertain. 10.00 p.m. Lagu Melayu.t 10.40 Indian Music 7 11.20 Cantonese Music. 7 11.55 ruiopean Musical interlude.! 12.00 News m French. 12.10 p.m.294 words
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482 1940-10-17 10 Victories In Region Of Chekiang And Anhwei Chungking, Oct. 16 The Chinese press here is continuing to give prominence to reports of Chinese successes on the south bank of the Yangtse River, particularly in the region of Western Chekiang and Southern Anhwei Provinces.Reuter. - 482 words
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269 1940-10-17 10 SHIPS, WHARVES AND BUILDINGS SUCCESSFULLY BOMBED Cairo, Oct. 16 A series of successful night raids by R.A.F. bombers on t e Libyan port, of Benghasi during which direct hits were scored on the main mole and three ships harbour are announced in an R.A.F. communique..—Reuter. - 269 words
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390 1940-10-17 10 WRONG METHODS OF ATTACK Fright Campaign On Civilians His First Mistake New York, October 16. Hitler’s “first mistake” is the description given to German air raids on London by the Washington columnist of the “Journal” and “New York American.” Hitler’s air war on—8.0. W. - 390 words
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120 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter. Chairman's “Thumbs Up” Talk To U.S. New York, Oct. 16 “Business as usual and more so despite the war.’’ This assurance was given by Mr. Raymond Street, Chairman of the Cotton Board, speaking personally from Manchester in the first unofficial commercial telephone conversation—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article126 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter. Discipline Must Be More Exacting Moscow. October 16 “The discipline of the Red Army must be stronger, higher, more exacting than in other armies where discipline is based on class subordination.” declares the newspaper “Red Star,” commenting on Marshal Timoschenko’s new disciplinary code for the Red Army.—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article85 1940-10-17 10 .—Reuter. First Contingent Arrives In Australia Canberra. Oct. 16. The first contingent of children evacuated to Australia from Britain has arrived safely. Crowds lining the foreshore and on small ciaft as the liner entered the harbour gave children a stirring reception. Senator Foil, Minister of the Interior.—Reuter. - 85 words
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48 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter. Rome, October 16. General Weygand has .arrived .at Tunis by air, according to a despatch to the Stefani News Agency. He conferred with the Prime Minister of Bey, with Moslem authorities and the Consuls of Switzerland and the United States—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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163 1940-10-17 10 —8.0. W Great Interest Taken In Insurance Bill London. October 16. Great interest is taken here in expected publication this week of the Property Insurance Bill which follows Mr. Churchill’s recent statement. “Every one should be assured that compensation for loss of home or place—8.0. W - 163 words
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Article67 1940-10-17 10 .—Reuter. Ambulance Unit For Kenya London, Oct. 16. The Belgian Congo has given further proof of its solidarity with Great Britain. The official Congo radio service announces that the Government of Belgian Congo has presented to the British Command in Kenya a fullv equipped ambulance unit.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article43 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter. Alexandria October 16. Enemy aircraft last night unsuccessfully attempted to bomb ships of the Mediterranean Fleet which had safeh returned after eight days at sea. An. intense terrage from the harbour caused the raiders to withdraw. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article40 1940-10-17 10 Chinese Central N p ws. Kinhua, October 11. Chinese troops holding positions east of Linan repulsed the Japanese attack from Yusang, west of Hangchow, on October 8 morning. Fighting continued until noon when the Japanese troops retreated.Chinese Central Npws. - 40 words
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Article35 1940-10-17 10 .—Reuter. Vichy, Oct. 16. From today and for the duration of the armistice, the manufacture, import and export of war material are forbidden in Frt nce, states the Havas Agency.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article100 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter Mr. illkie’s Appeal To Americans Buffalo. New York. October 16. Appealing to Americans to change their Government on Election Day, Mr. Wendell Willkie said: “England is battling for democracy and life. It was judged essential to change the leadership in the midst of war.—Reuter - 100 words
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Article40 1940-10-17 10 .—Reuter. Sinking Of Submarine Reported Rome, October 16. An Italian High Command communique claims that the Italian submarine. Toti. sank a British submarine of the Perseus class after a violent engagement in the Central Mediterranean on Tuesday night.'—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article148 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter. America Arms In Cause Of Peace Washington. Oct. 16. As millions of Americans were preparing to register for selective military service today, President Roosevelt delivered a broadcast to the nation in which he stated: “Dut this day has been imposed upon ufrom without.—Reuter. - 148 words
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Article156 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter. Mr. Menzies To Confer W ith Party Managers Canberra. October 16. The Prime Minister. Mr. Menzies, has summoned a conference of Party managers t?» discuss methods of achieving a stable government. This follows the general elections which gave the Government a majority of two only—Reuter. - 156 words
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Article44 1940-10-17 10 Reuter. 5.000 To Leave France For Mexico Berlin. Oct. 16. Five thousand Spanish Republican refugees are leaving France for Mexico under a recent agreement between the French and Mexican Governments, according to the News Agency. The first transport will leave France tomorrowReuter. - 44 words
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Article25 1940-10-17 10 —Reuter. London, Oct. 16 The death has occurred of the Reverend Pat McCormick, vicar of St Mart ins-in-the -Field. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 25 words
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385 1940-10-17 10 Eighteen Enemv Aircraft Destroyed On Tuesday London, Oct. 16 The Air Ministry state that later reports show that 18 enemy aircraft were destroyed yesterday, seventeen during the day and one after darkness had fallen. Fifteen of our aircraft have beer lost but the3 Having a .—Reuter. - 385 words
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Advertisement55 1940-10-17 10 THE BEN" "UNF 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 PHUP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) tnr particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival fates, and other infonnatiim please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.,55 words
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Article4674 1940-10-17 11 Second Of Series Of Lectures On Modern Authors (By The Rev. Colin King) t .pACH generation deserves one prince of jesters PG U Wodehouse is ours. He is incomparable. Some do not t h k him funny: that is their sufficient punishment,” quotd tue Rev. Colin4,674 words
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Article128 1940-10-17 11 K.C.G., Roval Desire And W estenra Promoted The following are the latest amendments to the Straits Racing Association Classification List of Horses and Ponies. horses Transfers. From Class 1 to Class 2. —Scotty. From Class 3 to Class 2. —Hazy Strings. From Class 4128 words
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Article253 1940-10-17 11 Customs A.C. vs T. Ayer ar ireless Station The following have been selected to 1 represent the Customs Athletic Club in a friendly game of badminton against the Telok Ayer Tawar Wireless Station Badminton Team, P.W., on Saturday, October 19 at 4.00 p.m. at the latter’s court: C. P.253 words
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Article175 1940-10-17 11 Indians Beat H.M.S. Nameless The Indian Association defeated H.M.S. Nameless by six goals to nil in their hockey encounter on the Suffolk Ground, Ayer Itam Road, last evening. The Indians led by one goal to nil in the first half of the game, scoring through Atdul Rahman. On the175 words
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Article20 1940-10-17 11 There will be a .practice match on the Anglo-Chinese Middle School Ground, Westlands Road, at 5.20 p.m. today.20 words
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50 1940-10-17 11 Car Crashes Into Barrier Ipoh. Jockey Jimmy Martin was involved in a slight motoring accident yesterday morning when his car crashed into a barrier near the Simpang Pulai Police Station. Fortunately he was not hurt. The car was only slightly damaged. The Police were informed.50 words
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458 1940-10-17 11 Though playing with only 14 men in the first half and subsequently having only twelve on the field, the Penang Sports Club, displaying an all-round superiority, trounced the Penang Free School by 36 points (6 goals, a try and a penalty goal)458 words
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Article95 1940-10-17 11 FREE HANDICAP The following are the weights for the three-year-old Free Handicap to be run at Bukit Timah on November 16, the first day of the Singapore Turf Club Winter Meeting:— Never Set 9.12 The Fox 9.04 Mercury 8.12 Golden Light 8.05 The Needles 8.04 Honeypuss 8.04 Pockets 8.0295 words
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Article56 1940-10-17 11 The play off m the Laycock Cup between R H. A. Johnson and Lim Khay Seng was won by Lim Khay Seng. The Ladies Monthly Medal Competition will be played on Thursday, October 17. 1940. The Men’s Monthly Medal Competition will be played on Saturday .and56 words
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Article66 1940-10-17 11 Butterworth Planter The death occurred of Mr. James Lindsay Rar, Butterworth planter, at the Butterworth Hospital yesterday following a brief illness. iTlie deceased, who was 56 years of age. leaves two sons. The funeral took place at 5 p.m. the same afternoon for interment66 words
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Advertisement92 1940-10-17 11 Livery sj Climate WHAT IS BEST TO DO K Does the hot humid climate which rJ Rr obtains in this country, make you feel ’’washed out” and devoid of energy KJ j|rl Do you go home from work with a RTj liver,” and perhaps find the family similarly affected LfcJ92 words
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Article157 1940-10-17 12 3 SUPPLY SHIPS AKO TWO ESCORTS Scene Of Action Not Yet Located London, Oct. 17. j* A GERMAN convoy of three supply ships with two escort vessels accompanying them has been des--1 troyed, says an Admiralty communique which, however, does not locate the scene ofReuter - 157 words
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Article364 1940-10-17 12 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr and Mrs. 11. D. Clarke have returned to Kuala Lumpur after a hole dny in Australia. Mr. E. C. S. Sichell, Senior Customs Officer, Kuala Lumpur, is to be trans-| ferred to Penang shortly. Perak Malays, through His Highness the Sultan of Perak, have sent i contribution364 words
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Article73 1940-10-17 12 THURSDAY. OCTOBER 17 TIN Penang $132.37.’. Business done 125 tons Singapore $132.371 RUBBER: Penang Spot 37Je Smgapore Spot 37'c COPRA: Gnndried $2.85 business done Blac; Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: MediUm $6.60 sellers Fair Seed S S .3O sellers KICK: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9 95 Rangoon Parboiled No. 273 words
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Article247 1940-10-17 12 Kuala Muda’s Gift Of $BO2 The War Fund in North Malaya has increased by more than $1,500 to $1,413,790.60, the Penang total standing at $916,678.16 and the Perak total at $497.112.44. A sum of $802.70 was received yesterday in Penang, representing collections from small estate247 words
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477 1940-10-17 12 More Than 30 Countries Under Censor*» Ban China, Japan, France and Thailand are included in a long list of countries to which certain types of postal articles may not now be sent without special permission of the Chief Censor. Under new restrictions, postal arti cles477 words
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158 1940-10-17 12 Cairo, October 16. Further harassing of the Italian army threatening Egypt carried out by the 1C.1.F < communique issued tonight describes continuation of attacks on Idcnghasi yesterday (Tuesday! zohen further direct hits were made on ike Moic d’ltalia and railway station and sidings—Reuter. - 158 words
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Advertisement448 1940-10-17 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road p en 4, Phone 1477 1478 w.th extens Telegrams: “Gazette” Penaim Plates of Subscription for Pinan > c; t/ and Sunday Gazette PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S.& Monthly £43. Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18 oo E Yearly 30.00 36.00 i SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S.& Delivery448 words
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