Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 October 1940
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Title Section22 1940-10-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUDLISHED DAILY No. 249. Vol. XCVIIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1940. PRICE 1« CENTS.22 words
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362 1940-10-18 1 BOTH NATIONS MOST ACT QUICKLY mum Massachusetts Oct. 18 J HERE is no doubt that if the war potential o f America is organised and thrown into the scale, the combined strength of America and the British Empire can certainly surpass and outlast that—Reuter - 362 words
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Article294 1940-10-18 1 Reuter. Moscow, Oct. i~ A J E.1> URES taken by Britain to protect aircraft against surprise attacks have influenced the entire future development of the Anglo-German battle for air supremacy, declares the newspaper "A' d Star.” .Hr supremacy at the n’.un ■•nt is shown from theReuter. - 294 words
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Article, Illustration710 1940-10-18 1 Health Minister Promises More Comfort In Shelters Rugby, October IS. IT is of supreme importance that night dwellers in shelters should be able to lie down i n comfort and sleep the sleep of the just. That state of affair s will be—BOW. - 710 words
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Article77 1940-10-18 1 —Reuter. Washington. October 18. The War Secretary, Mr. Stimson, announced that the first 30,000 selective service troops would be inducted into the United States Army on or about November 18. Another 600,000 will be called up between then and March 3. 1941. Beyond those dates “only—Reuter. - 77 words
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224 1940-10-18 1 London, October IS. Japan’s attitude of restraint is not to Berlin's taste. Moreover Washington’s reaction to Herr von Ribbentrop’s Berlin-Rome-Tokyo move has strengthened the hands of more responsible Japanese statesmen, according to Dutch sources in London quoted by the “Frie Nederland,” semi-official224 words
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Article110 1940-10-18 1 —Reuter. The claim that Italian forces in Egypt have now advanced to a point 45 miles east of Sidi Barrani is made by the Rome wireless. The Italian Army is now entrenched on a coastal area extending from Solium to Barrani. There have not yet been signs—Reuter. - 110 words
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74 1940-10-18 1 REUTER. WASHINGTON, O< T. 18. i’HE BURMA ROAD WAS REOPENED TO TRAFFIC AT MIDNIGHT, ACCORDING TO A MESSAGE FROM LASHIO. THE UNITED STATES PRESS GREET THE RE-OPENING WITH BANNER HEADLINES AND THE “WASHINGTON POST’’ SEES IN IT A SIGNIFICANT INDICATION OF BRITAIN’S RENEWED DETERMINATIONREUTER. - 74 words
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Article28 1940-10-18 1 -Reuter. Rajkot, October 17. The West India States Warplane Fund which totals £6,590 has presented its first Spitfire to His Majesty s Government.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 28 words
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Advertisement16 1940-10-18 1 MPf/CATE for North Malaya <£ Penang DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipob. I i, I t|-’'f l t16 words
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Advertisement118 1940-10-18 1 £OOK/~ I j Agents for North Malaya d GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipob. NEW fu rN, faLi CS as gay and colourful as the flowers in your garden, ■PirirPHMWIWM «-Tv w I 4g| xg Amt- Jfl kt, J fl hi SEE THESE SPECIAL VALL ES j CURTAIN MULLS i118 words
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628 1940-10-18 2 London, Oct. 17. ANTHONY EDEN, British Secretary for War, is now in Egypt to confer with General Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief, Middle-East, and the significance of this visit at such a time is clear—Mr. Eden’s business is to'—Reuter. - 628 words
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Article240 1940-10-18 2 London Schoolchildren .—Reuter. London, Oct, 17 Nearly half a million schoolchildren 489,000 —or about 56 per cent of the whole school child population in the London evacuation afea have left the capital. This was revealed by Mr. Malcolm. MacDonald in the course of a statement.—Reuter. - 240 words
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Article131 1940-10-18 2 —Reuter. Strong Food Position In Britain Rugby, October 17. ‘‘By the grace of God, the vigilance of the Navy, the courage of the Mercantile Marine, the devotion of dock labourers, transport workers and food traders and the patient effort of farmers, these good things have—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article68 1940-10-18 2 i. —Reuter. To Pay Informal Visit To U.S. Washington. October 17. In contrast to the visit paid by the late Governor-General, Lord Tweedsmuir, to Washington in 1937, th,e forthcoming visit of Lord Athlone to President Roosevelt will be informal. While there is no political significance In thei.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article46 1940-10-18 2 Reuter. October 17. General Weygand. High Commissioner for Fre’nch Africa, has been authorised to expel from th e territory under his charge until the end of the hostilities any persons deemed to be dangerous to public security, states the Havas Agency.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article19 1940-10-18 2 Reuter Sofia, October 17. King Boris received-the British Minister Mr. G. W. Rendel ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Article42 1940-10-18 2 —Reuter. Berlin, Oct. 18. Senor Scrano Suner, who was Minister of the Interior, has now been appointed Foreign Minister, according to the official German radio. Senor Suner, who is General Franco’s brother-in-lazv, recently visited Berlin and Rome.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article71 1940-10-18 2 —Reuter. T raining Going Ahead London, October 17. The training of home guards is going ahead in the Netherlands East Indies, according to the Batavia radio. Every one connected with big plantations is co-operating and within a short time there will be companies of home guards—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article189 1940-10-18 2 8.0. W. Why British Accounts Are Delayed Rugby. October 17 Commenting on the fact that distorted Italian versions of naval engagements in the Mediterranean are usually available seme time in advance of reliable British accounts, "The Times” says that it is unavoidable “Nearly all these engagements have8.0. W. - 189 words
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Article61 1940-10-18 2 Reuter. 132.(MM) Applications To Join Force London, October 17. Since the war began over 132.000 men have applied to join the Australian Air Force, according to an announcement in London. The first Australian pilots will complete training under the Empire scheme in November and nearly 20,000 menReuter. - 61 words
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Article147 1940-10-18 2 “REVOLUTION FROM ABOVE’' WILL NOT BE TOLERATED Rome, October 17. “Popolo d’ltalia,” commenting’ on Marshal Petain’s recent message to the French people, declares that the Vichy Government seems in effect to say that France would be willing to transform herself but the axis in its peace—Reuter. - 147 words
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28 1940-10-18 2 Reuter. Washington, October 17. Mr. Cordell Hull will deliver an address on foreign policy on October 25, the State Department announces.—Reuter. - 28 words
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317 1940-10-18 2 —8.0. W. Experiences Of Spitfire Hurricane Pilots Rugby. Oct. 17 The ability of Spitfires and Hurricane to stand up to punishment is well illu trated in accounts given by pilots of cent engagements. The pilot of a Spitfire which, after probably destroying a Dornier 215—8.0. W. - 317 words
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Article67 1940-10-18 2 —Reuter. Greece To Purchase 100.000 Tons Athens, October 17. An agreement has been reached between Greece and the Soviet for Greek purchase of 100.000 tons of wheat at $57 per ton. It is understood that Greece may later require the purchase of further quantities. Negotiations are also completed—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article76 1940-10-18 2 luvvo Ct**».* -Reuter. Two Taken Over By Britain New York. Oct. 17. It is unofficially reported here that Britain has taken over two Norwegian liners now in New York harbour. They art the “Oslo Fjord,” Norway’s largest and most luxurious liner which was put intoluvvo Ct**».* -Reuter. - 76 words
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Article45 1940-10-18 2 Reuter. Mission Hospital Damaged Chungking. October 17. An American Methodist mission h f > s pital was badly damaged during a moonlight raid* by three Japanese pL“‘ r rn Chungking on Wednesday night. Japanese aircraft bombed the suburbs of Chungking at noonReuter. - 45 words
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317 1940-10-18 2 UUIVL -Reuter. London, Oct. 17. The suspension from duties of Mr. R. Boothby, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Food, was announced by Mr. Churchill in the House of Commons today. The Prime Minister indicated that the suspension was at Mr. Boothby’s own requestUUIVL -Reuter. - 317 words
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Article199 1940-10-18 2 FASTEST SHIPS AFLOAT London, October 17. T7ROM Reuter’s special correspondent at a naval base: Bri- tain now possesses the fastest small warships in the world. They are the very latest of the Navy’s extremely secret weapon, namely the motor torpedo-boats. They are the fastest—Reuter. - 199 words
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Article328 1940-10-18 2 -8.0. W. Message From Prime Minister Rugby, October 17. The Prime Minister has sent the following letter to the President of the National Farmers Union: “The letter you write me on the subject of agriculture prices has had my serious consideration. I need not tell you-8.0. W. - 328 words
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Article86 1940-10-18 2 —Reuter. Japanese Encircling Movement Tokio, October 17. Three Japanese columns advancing from different directions established contact early on Wednesday morning, completing the encirclement of twenty Chungking and Communist divisions, states a Domei Agency message from “Somewhere in China.” The message adds this was the culmination of—Reuter. - 86 words
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Advertisement132 1940-10-18 2 Spratt’s IT JHw mobilize IODKII Ibeir forces ..in the East! Thousands of dogs in the East, as well as in the Old Country, depend upon their favourite Biscuit Food for health and happiness—thousands of dogs who must have their daily Spratt’s. Spratt’s are in action to meet the demand. There132 words
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Article421 1940-10-18 3 HERO REFUSED TO QUIT Thin dramatic story reveals why o Operator James Gordon Melrl, Turner teas awarded the Order the British Empire for conspicuous gallantry at sea. 4 ZIDOM was at the height of V its murderous war on mershipping when the Manaar w shouldering her way421 words
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Article894 1940-10-18 3 L. H. ROBERTS - Napoleonic Ideas In A New Garb BY' L. H. ROBERTS Hitler’s methods of attack, according to Mr. Roberts, are not so entirely new. With the exception of speed, motorised troops resemble closely the old cavalry. But all the tanks in the world cannot make an enemy master of894 words
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532 1940-10-18 3 W ashington. ’HE guns which, without firing a shot, may have turned back German I’ ns for ar. invasion of Great Britain j i mediately after the fall of France. C"nne from American arsenals in numI is which are only today disclosed.532 words
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Article93 1940-10-18 3 BREMEN radio told Dutch listeners recently that as much as 10s. was being offered in England for a “Hitler’s speech” leaflet, reports Reuter. People were risking their necks by climbing trees to get at leaflets, he said, and the cry of the English people was, “Hitler93 words
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Article407 1940-10-18 3 Baby At Palace London. Captain Harald Ervine-Andrews, of the East Lancashire Regiment, left Buckingham Palace, where he had just received the V.C. from the King, a cheering ciowd swept round him and his young wife. Two middle-aged men with badges in their lapels pressed up407 words
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121 1940-10-18 3 Kalgoorlie. When a woman cabled an anxious inquiry to her sister in London, she received the following cabled reply.: “I am quite well. Read Psalm 23.” The Psalm reads: “The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. Yea though I walk through the valley121 words
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Article639 1940-10-18 3 ALBERT D. HUGHES - Many Problems Involved Botwood seen as only adequate eastern outpost north of American border —Task of guarding vital New England area a difficult one—Triple line of safeguards planned. BY ALBERT D. HUGHES the proposed air defence plan.— ln the "Christian Science Monitor.” U rni defencethe proposed air defence plan.—ln the "Christian Science Monitor.” - 639 words
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Article221 1940-10-18 3 London. Timothy (“Tim The Devil OBiien, 54-year-old docker and soldier of the Great War, is a civilian hero of this war. For his gallantry he has been awarded the “Daily Herald” Order of Industrial Heroism, for which he was recommended by the Transport221 words
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Advertisement102 1940-10-18 3 IThe new NACET De Luxe TXT X\ m rT T Blade has been introduced l\j rA. UL 11 to carry on the tradition of perfect shaving established by that great favourite, the I UDE OJIKIE J popular NACET Blade. But made in tngi n o J this time with improvements102 words
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Miscellaneous35 1940-10-18 3 (1 B 8| WHAT A WAR! by Gilb jrt Wilkinson S'i < r J ip I I I I; I it j j 0 Sure well play cricket if you can find a 1 blinkin" lamp-post."35 words
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Article1042 1940-10-18 4 Economic Commercial Development 4 N INTERESTING address on the early Chinese associations with the Settlement of Malacca was given to the Malacca Rotary Club by Rotarian Ngim Wee Chiow recently. That association, he revealed, has existed for no less than 500 years. “The history of1,042 words
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Article406 1940-10-18 4 Plea In State Council Johore. r pilAT the Johore Government should alienate limited areas for the cultivation of tapioca, and that committees should be formed to demonstrate food-growing methods and advise the Government with regard to the settlement of padi planters were points made by406 words
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Article186 1940-10-18 4 An interesting account of the work of the British and Foreign Bible Society during a year rendered unusual by war in China and Europe was given at the annual meeting of the Society at the Presbyterian Church in Singapore. The Bishop of Singapore, Rt. Rev. B.186 words
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Article83 1940-10-18 4 Singapore. Ng Ah Tee, who was banished from the Colony on Feb. 17, 1917, was on Tuesday committed to the November Assizes by the Singapore third magistrate, Mr. J. G. Rappoport, when he was charged with unlawful return to the Colony on Aug. 20 last. Ibrahim83 words
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330 1940-10-18 4 “Most Deplorable State,” Says Planting Member Johore. 'T’HE appointment of a business administrator in the JoA hore medical department would result in an actual cash saving many times in excess of his cost to the Government, suggested Mr. B. J. R. Barton in the330 words
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Article154 1940-10-18 4 Question To Be Considered By Johore Johore. The desirability of introducing legislation similar to the Civil Marriage Ordinance in the Colony was stressed by Dr. N. Mootatamby in the Johore Council of State on Tuesday. Dr. Mootatamby was commenting on the reply given by Government to his154 words
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Article115 1940-10-18 4 Discovery Following Raid Kuala Lumpur. A revolver was found in a house in Ampang belonging to a Chinese, when detectives, under the command of Mr. C. T. Dobree, 0.C., Detectives, Selangor, searched a room adjoining the kitchen. The revolver was discovered in a box kept under a115 words
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Article648 1940-10-18 4 Work Of St. Dunstan’s “I confess to the most poignant heartbreak in the presence of these boys and more particularly when they show such a zest for life and an interest in their surroundings and outlook,” says Sir lan Fraser. M.P., a veteran blinded648 words
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Article171 1940-10-18 4 Mr. Edwin Hau an! In Singapore lyfß- Edwin Haward has an. ,j j Jn> A London in Singapore to al: th* post of Adviser on Indian Ai ln( Deputy Director of the Fa; »ster Bureau of the British Mirnsr j formation here. Mr. Haward was formerly foi171 words
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Article392 1940-10-18 4 October 15. 1940. Ada-lah di-khabarkan bahawa yada malam Ithnain kelmarin kapa!2 terbang bom British lagi sa-kali telah pergi me" rang ka-negeri Jerman, tetapi kerana haw* tiada baik kebanyakan daripada sapal2 terbang itu tiada dapat bertemu dengaii pedoman2 yang hendak di-bom-nya. Awan2 di-daerah2 dalam negeri J392 words
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Article77 1940-10-18 4 FRIDAY", OCTOBER 18 MAIL DEPARTURES Latest '"'irne of Posting AIR MAILS Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa, Egypt, Burma, Bangkok. Hongkong, Saigon, U.S.A., Great Britain (via Transpacific Air Service) 8 isihiMtMalls for Sumatra, s turt ay Java wc. SURFACE MAILS Mails for Sumatra 4P ,’S'. -nst.77 words
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Advertisement106 1940-10-18 4 iaa BRITAIN'S FINEST FRUITS CANNED BY BRITAIN'S LEADING FRUIT w THE WIDE RANGE IKSHOI w H A INCLUDES JsHO WOOS2&K STRAW BERRIES IP EzI >•• ill RASPBERRIES I VW”. BLACKCURRANTS I* «'ll GOLDEN PLUMS 4 GREENGAGES V* DAMSONS ETC. With a atock of Chivers Canned fruits in your larder you106 words
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Miscellaneous10 1940-10-18 4 $H in a Davs Work— —By Rick Elmes (z?) fl10 words
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1867 1940-10-18 5 REWARDS GRANTED TO MEN WHO CAPTURED ACCUSED Sentence of five years' rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. Justice Aitken in the Penang Assize Court yesterday on two men. Tan Chee Lai and Lee Lai Seng, who were unanimously found guilty by1,867 words
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211 1940-10-18 5 AMALGAMATION OF KNITTING AND ING DEP( ITS From now on, Penang women's knitting and sewing activities in connection with the Malaya Patriotic L’.ind will have one central headquarters. In future the Red Cross Depot on the third floor of the Chartered Bank Buildings will be211 words
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Article517 1940-10-18 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Clarke have returned to Kuala Lumpur after a holiday in Australia. Mr. R. W. E. Harper, Officer-Superin-tending Police Circle, Kuala Kangsar, will be proceeding shortlj’ to New Zealand with his family on long leave. Lieut.-Colonel L H. Chidson, M.8.E., has been appointed to517 words
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Advertisement133 1940-10-18 5 r u THE NEW WORLD BOXING TONITE AT 9.30 P.M. Young Corbett 10 Rds. Silver Kid Battling Yeap 8 William Danker Daniel 6 Coronation Kid Kid Veeriah 4 Little Aman Seats Including Tax $l.OO, 60, 40 25 cts. MAIN GATE 10 CTS. AS USUAL. PRECAUTION AFTER BABY ARRIVES Doctors warn133 words
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Miscellaneous108 1940-10-18 5 JP 3 SHOWS TODAY At 3; 6.15 9.30 p.m. RKO-RADIO SPARKLING MUS[cal rune m 9 le d Romance of The s G rl ,n the AlKe Blue Gown 1 AH^A NEAGLE RAY milland r.% g/j V f/V ff 4Z- *wlh£W „*7\« H W/&n a 9 Y-W** al A rfr y.IBP108 words
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Miscellaneous117 1940-10-18 5 MAJESTIC Last 3 Shows Todav 3.00, 6.15 9.30 Paramount s Million Dollar Spectacle Brought Back Again At Reduced Prices ’THE LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER” with Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell, Sir Guy Standing. C. Aubrey Smith. MORNING SHOWS TOMORROW SUNDAY AT 11.30 A.M. “THE REAL GLORY” with Gary117 words
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Miscellaneous101 1940-10-18 5 y. m r-c on o i tiq n e THREE SHOWS TODAY A BROADWAY HIT BECOMES A HOLLY WOOD SENSATION I M-G-IWs BIG FUN-AND-MUSIC SHOW! BABES, jn B M B Chari»» WINNINGER H H« CuyKiBBEE Q Directed by R SUPPORTED BY THE LATEST M-G-M NEWSREEL “NEWS OF THE DAY” SEE101 words
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Miscellaneous300 1940-10-18 5 IT’S THE TALK OF THE TOWN I The Best War-time Tonic of all QUEEN’S 3 Shows Daily At 3 p.m., 6.] 5 9.30 Matinee Reduced Prices Acclaimed even BETTER than H:s Girl Friday,” “The Awful Truth” or any previous comedy shown Two Grand Stars In Columbia s Riotously Funny Hit!300 words
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Article458 1940-10-18 6 PRESIDENT Roosevelt’s broadA cast reply to the Axis-Japan Pact was couched in no uncertain terms. Japan, along with other aggressors, is roundly denounced but the speech goes beyond it. If needs be, the President implies, America will tight for her rights and interests. No warning could458 words
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Article124 1940-10-18 6 j 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 CINEMA “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer’’ 3, 6.15124 words
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Article339 1940-10-18 6 The I nice Of Thailand nPHE leader of the Thai Goodwill Mission to Malaya, according to a colleague who met them last night on the Special Train which brought them from Bangkok, is a man with a great future before him. Only 38 years, he has already339 words
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Article750 1940-10-18 6 Friday, October 18. I I ERR VON RIBBENTROP 1 1 is angry with Japan for upsetting his calculations in the East, according to Dutch sources in London which are quoted by the semi-official organ of the Dutch (Government. /CLAIMING that its report is based750 words
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Advertisement242 1940-10-18 6 Ory^- A X Y**BUf ■<> V'-: V 4—•> I HANG OVER ASIA Mas er is very angry this Master has Rose's Lime morning. He is throwing Juice of ordinary strength boots at cat for stamping to mix with all his spirits. its feet. Master has tongue Therefore he awakes joyful.242 words
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1528 1940-10-18 7 PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP STRESSED BY LEADER aims of the Thai Goodwill Mission, which passed through yesterday on its way to Singapore in a -pecntl tram, were affirmed by His Excellency Captain Luang hannong Navasvasti. the leader, in an exuisive interview with1,528 words
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Article564 1940-10-18 7 ANNA NEAGLE SHINES IN CINDERELLA ROLE Gay Musical Comedy At Rex Anna Neagle, the British star, who in i ecent years has specialised in Victorian oles, goes back to musical comedy in her latest picture “Irene” now running it the Rex, and makes a thoroughly good job564 words
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70 1940-10-18 7 Military expenditure in 1941 allowed for in the Settlements Budget includes $4,000,000 for the .defence contribution, $2,000,000, the special defence conti ibution which was voted in 1938, and $1,151,265 to be spent on local forces (S.S.V.F., S.S.R.NA land S.S. Volunteer Air Force!. Estimated expenditure70 words
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Article76 1940-10-18 7 Owing to the greatly increased amount of work which is being done weekly by the Red Cross Sewing Committee the need of sewing machines has become acute. Any one who has a sewing machine to lend would be rendering a valuable service to the Committee and to76 words
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762 1940-10-18 7 Unknown Chinese Girl Cited _4s Co-respondent Singapore. I |R. UHARLES JOSEPH PAGLAR, who was formerly medical adviser to the Sultan of Johore, was respondent in a divorce petition brought by hi> wife, Marie Kathleen Paglar, in the High Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Manning.762 words
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Article, Illustration98 1940-10-18 7 GOODWILL VISIT TO SOUTH SEAS Preparations for the reception of Gen. Wu Te-chen, China’s Minister for Overseas Affairs, who is expected in Singapore shortly are being made by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. It has been decided to give a tea party in his98 words
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Article100 1940-10-18 7 Resolution By Singapore Indian Chamber Singapore, Oct. 17. The Indian Chamber of Commerce, at the half-yearly meeting today, passed a resolution protesting against the levy of any tax on income. The President, Mr. R. Jumabhoy, said that in the case of Indian merchants, there was a100 words
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Advertisement93 1940-10-18 7 d ahAiVaCL oC Srni£u I Splendid—how happy everyone is —For only Cow Gate is good enough for our Baby and your Baby and everybody else’s Baby. A /ittfe dearer Yes but o great deal better! You can t i i afford cheap Milk Foods for Baby even in wartime. Richest93 words
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Article72 1940-10-18 8 Penang, October 17. 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 88 13/16 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 fchanghai Demand 14 7/16 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand72 words
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Article76 1940-10-18 8 Presiding at the meeting of Bertam Consolidated Rubber, Ltd., held in London, Mr. a. P Hadow, chairman, said that the company’s activities were of very great rational importance both as regards the uses of the raw material and its value in foreign exchange. They had forward sales76 words
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Article52 1940-10-18 8 An interim dividend of 221 per cent., tax free, on the Ordinary shares in respect of the year 1940 is announced by the directors of the Pearl Assurance Company, Ltd. This compares with 25 per cent., tax free, last year when the final was also 25 per cent52 words
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Article465 1940-10-18 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 18th October, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/14 3/4| 5/0 Austral Amal 4/10| 5/1J £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 15/0 16 0465 words
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Article247 1940-10-18 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.02 J l.O7jex Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Amal. Malay 1.65 1.75 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 110 1.15 Ayer Panas 1.024 1.07 J Bassett 0.40 0.43 Batu Lintang 105 1.08 Bedford 0.85 0.90 Benta 0-95 100 Borellt 1-30 1.40 Broga 0.54 0.57 Brunei United247 words
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Article335 1940-10-18 8 Issue Buyei3 Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1. 7 5 1.95 2 Alex Brick 74% Profs 2.10 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.40 7.60 £5 Chartered Bank £6'/ £7j £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 17/0 17/6 £1 Con T. S.335 words
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Article116 1940-10-18 8 Dividend Payable Books Close MINING. Cl.mderiang 10% Final L.T. 31 10.40 Hongkong 124% Int L.T. 2‘».10.40 Idris Hydraulic 24% L.T. 29.10.40 Klang River 74% 25.10.40 21.10.40 Larut 6d 23.10.40 14.10.40 Pengkalen Ords 6d. L.T. 26.10.40 Pengkalen Prefs. 6d L.l 26.10.40 Petaling 20% Int 31.10.40 18.10.40 Southern116 words
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Article317 1940-10-18 8 Mr. Eric Macfadyen’s Statement The fourteenth ordinary general meeting of Prang Besar Rubber Estate. Ltd., was held at I—4 Great Tower-street. E.C. Mr. Eric Macfadyen (the chairman) said that in the early years of the company they published with the report results of test tapping on317 words
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Article108 1940-10-18 8 Returns for the quarter to September 30, 1940. Piculs Gopeng Consolidated 3.586 Tekka Ltd. I- 075 Rambutan Ltd. 516 Kinta Tin Mines 1,563 Idris Hydraulic Tin 86<> Chenderiang Tin 940 Lahat Mines Tributers 882 Telok Kruin Tin do 1.792 Pusing Rubber Tin do .'’..120 Menglembu Lode108 words
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Article104 1940-10-18 8 The increased profits earned by British Eurmah Petroleum Co., in the year to January 31 last were only to a very minor degree due to the war, said Mr. Trevor F. D. Rose the chairman, at the meeting. Mr. Rose added that it was particularly unfortunate that104 words
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Article138 1940-10-18 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: £258. 5. 0. £257. 15. 0 Spot >‘ £259. 10. 0. £259. 5. 0. “Forward” SINGAPORE: “Spot” $132. $132.25 Business done 125 tons 75 tons PENANG: «Spot” $132. 37 $132. 25 RUBBER: LONDON: ‘•Spot’ H 34d. 11 13;16d. Forward” 11 13j16d. 11 7|Bd138 words
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Article1131 1940-10-18 8 Considerably Increased Profits DISTRIBUTION OF 25 PER CENT. expenses show a large increase in the aggrevJ gate because they cover a greatly increased production. On the other hand, the proceeds of tin ore sales show a very large increase. The increased profits have enabled \oui Directors1,131 words
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Article104 1940-10-18 8 Tata Co. Makes Armoin Plating India's armament production dri steadily increasing. In Calcutta, a special tjype of Bren--carrier is now being manufactured the Tata Company, the Indian steel cern. is now producing armour plating great thickness. Prior to the outbreak war. says Reuter, facilities did not104 words
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Article51 1940-10-18 8 Profit for year to March 31, £10.960 (£5.851); general reserve. £1 (£2.0(i0)- estate reserve, £1.500 < sa n tax reserve £9OO (nil); depreciation £4B' (same); Eastern staff commission. (£225)- dividend 74 per cent. (3): can forward. £10.672 (£10,642). Crop export’530,450 lb. <404.375). Standard assessrm tor 1940. 824.00051 words
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Advertisement72 1940-10-18 8 banks OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the progress of economic developments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed banking institution with years of financial experience. The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., (Incorporated In British India) ENTRUST72 words
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Article173 1940-10-18 9 London. A schoolboy who alleges that he was “beaten up” by’ two older boys in the dormitory claimed damages at Lewes Assizes. He is 16-year-old Adrian Wilson, of Roman-crescent, Southwick, Sussex, a former pupil at Hurstpierpoint College. With his father, Percy Reginald Wilson, he sued the173 words
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Article118 1940-10-18 9 New York. German and Italian diplomats are accused by the Inter-State Commission on Crime recently of establishing Fifth Columns in the United States and South America similar to those which helped to defeat Norway and France. The charge is made in a report to the anti-spy118 words
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Article203 1940-10-18 9 London. Pilot Officer F. Carey, D.F.C. and Bar, D.F.M., 29-year-old fighter pilot, took his place the other day in the Officers’ Mess of a Fighter Squadron which six years ago he joined as an ordinary mechanic. He was toasted by the mess as the only203 words
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Article670 1940-10-18 9 DR. T. R. GLOVES - Greek Towns And Their Dictators “The Greek City, from Alexander to Justinian.” By A.H.M. Jones. (Oxford University Press. 21s. net.) BY DR. T. R. GLOVES The ffist half-centuiy of scholaishif is marked by the discovery of the Hellenistic age. Not that scholars had been unaware that there670 words
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Article144 1940-10-18 9 Harbour Channel To Be Closed Sydney (N.S.W.). Details of the graving dock which the Australian Government will build in Sydney Harbour- at a cost of £2,997,000 have been put before the house of representatives here. The dock, capable of handling battleships, will link Pott’s Point, on144 words
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Miscellaneous2994 1940-10-18 9 <j *VPA/W Petite Suie by Symphony Orchestra. MR*£ I JKzXIX wvJ V->l .l P.m. Locax lime Signal ana WeaZ 4|H4 W I I XYO 6.01 mc/s '49.94 mJ tner Hepoit 12.z3 variety witn Bing I W ■■Bl XYO 3.48 mc/s (86 mJ J AJc e Faye and the Mills Brotners2,994 words
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Miscellaneous318 1940-10-18 9 Summary and mid-day Tin, Copra and Rubber Prices. 1.35 News. 1.50 Interval. ZHL ZHPi. 5.00 p.m. Mandarin Variety Programme? 5.40 News in Cantonese. 5.50 Mandarin Variety Programme, cont'd. 6.10 News] in Hokkien. 6.20 News in English. Relayed from London. 6.50 Warning to Mariners. Weather Report. Musical Interlude, t 6.55 Children’s318 words
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533 1940-10-18 10 DIRECT HITS ON MUNITION FACTORIES London, Oct. 17 The Air Ministry announces that the R.A.F. attacked enemy naval bases in Germany during Wednesday night and one naval base in enemy occupied territory. Other objectives attacked included an important oil target in Central Germany. Despite—Reuter. - 533 words
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447 1940-10-18 10 ,—8.0. W Fighters Three Shot Down At Night London. Oct. 17. After a quieter night London had two warnings this morning. German dive bombers were intercepted by British fighters as they endeavoured to reach the capital and other inland objectives. They dropped bombs on,—8.0. W - 447 words
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616 1940-10-18 10 RE-OPENING OF BURMA ROAD YESTERDAY British Undertakings About Hongkong Also Uapse Rangoon, Oct. 17 The Burma Road reopens at midnight on Thursday local time which means early on Thursday evening Greenwich Mean Time. Most of China’s war needs are being obtained from the—Reuter. - 616 words
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Article84 1940-10-18 10 —Reuter. Pacifist Speech At Small Village Bombay, Oct. 17 Mr. Gandhi’s individual civil disobedience campaign was formally launched this morning when a humble member of the Mahatma’s seminary named Vinoba delivered a pacifist speech at the tiny village of Paunar near Nagpur. About three hundred people—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article183 1940-10-18 10 8.0. W. Story Of Bombing Of Troops Train Rugby, October 17. The Air Ministry News Service draws attention to a broadcast in English from Bremen at 7.30 on Wednesday’ night in which the German commentator described the flight of a formation of Junkers 88 aircraft over England8.0. W. - 183 words
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188 1940-10-18 10 —Reuter. RELATIONS NOT AFFECTED Batavia, October 17. The Netherlands and Japanese Conference delegates have jointly issued a communique as follows: “Both delegations met at Selabintanah near Sukaboemi from October 14 to 16. During several meetings and .personal talks general relations were discussed, whereby due”—Reuter. - 188 words
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Article147 1940-10-18 10 ’—B.O.W. Open For Inspection By Soviet Rugby, October 17. A question and answer in the Commons today has caused some amusement in Parliamentary circles. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Aircraft Production was asked if he would suggest to competent Soviet authorities that it might be’—B.O.W. - 147 words
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Article153 1940-10-18 10 —8.0. W 8.8. C. News Popular In German Occupied Area* Rugby, October 17. British broadcasting grows more and more popular with the inhabitants of German-occupied territory and this popularity has resulted in Nazi attempts at control of “illicit listening" becoming more strict. According to the “Times” Stockholm correspondent,—8.0. W - 153 words
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49 1940-10-18 10 —Reuter. Ottawa, Oct. 16 Canada has clamped a virtual ban on the export of lead to Japan according to the Canadian press. Although there has been no official announcement it is improbable that any more permits for such export will be granted.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article152 1940-10-18 10 —Reuter 950 arplanes Being Produced Monthly New York. Oct. 17 "We are not unprepared for action and in rearmin? can do in two years more than Germany did in seven years,” declared Mr. Louis Johnson, former Assistant Secretary of War, in a broadcast. Mr. Johnson added’—Reuter - 152 words
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262 1940-10-18 10 \ew Army Units Being Bail! Ln Rugby, Oct. I Substantial aid given to the Allied war effort by the Nethe. was referred to by Mynheer von Kleffensein in a recent b cast when he pointed out that 38 per cent of the world’s her,—BO W. - 262 words
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Advertisement155 1940-10-18 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO ARRIVE PRES. GARFIELD Oct 27 x PRES. MONROE 2 Ct 30 PRES. AEAMS Nov. 28 x PRES. VAN BUREN Dec. 20 PRES. JACKSON Dec. 24 x No Passengers NEW YORK SERVICE (via Panama) DUE TO ARRIVE CITY OF NORFOLK Nov. 3 CITY OF SAN155 words
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574 1940-10-18 11 Alor Star. Taking advantage of the absence of woman’s husband at the time, a fairly well-built young Malay named ■mail bin Saad went to a Chinese shop meh he frequented daily and criminalintimidated Ong Ah Kee, the woman charge of the shop, by574 words
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Article32 1940-10-18 11 Ke<l Cross Competition Today The Red Cross competition in aid of 1 Malaya Patriotic Fund will take pE.ce this afternoon —9 holes stroke :>n handicap—entrance fee $l.32 words
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Article662 1940-10-18 11 Total Of 127 Horses And Ponies Entered Ipoh. gATISFAC IOR\ entries have been received for the Perak Turf Club October-November Meeting on October 26, 30 (Deepavali) and November 2 (Hari Raya Puasa). Altogether 127 horses and ponies have entered and the entries are made up662 words
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Article138 1940-10-18 11 Penang Free School vs O.X.A. On the Esplanade today at 5.15 p.m. sharp. P.F.S. —Ooi Siang San; Md. Taha b. Ahmad (Capt.), Mansur H.A.E.; Ismail Rahman, Lee Tiang Siew, H. Speldwinde; Kin Sun, Hamid, Tan Hong Beng, Khoo Beng Een and Ahmad Mydine. Reserves. —Ismail Mohd. Noor, Mahmud and138 words
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Article114 1940-10-18 11 Game Arranged For Saturday Ipoh. Perak s first state rugger trial will be played on the Ipoh Club padang this Saturday. Instead of the usual Colours versus Whites match it has been decided to play a game between an Ipoh XV and an Outstation XV. The114 words
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Article221 1940-10-18 11 Free School vs Garrison On the Free School Ground tomorrow at 5 p.m. sharp: P.F.S.—lsmail A. Rahman; Khoo Beng Een, Tengku K. Zaman, Taha b. Ahamad. Lee Tiang Siew; Tang Eng Say, W oon Shook Kin; Bahareim b. Embi, Lim Joo Chye, Ooi Siang San, Abdul Hamid, Syed Abu221 words
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Article171 1940-10-18 11 Incident On Vacant Land In Bridge Street AN explosion occurred in a plot of vacant ground in front of the hinese Temple in Bridge Street yesterday, causing a part of an ice-water cart and one of the wheels to be blown off. A Chinese woman, who171 words
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Article47 1940-10-18 11 Penang Total Exceeds $3,000 Latest contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund, account Lord Mayor of London’s Fund for the relief of air raid victims are as follows: c Previously Acknowledged 2.978.48 Penang Harbour Boart! Junior Service Club 25.00 J.R.W. 100.00 Total $3,103.4847 words
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Article58 1940-10-18 11 Increase In Wages Refused Cobblers employed in Penang Chinese shoe-making establishments went on strike yesterday when their demands for an increase of 30 per cent in wages were not granted. A meeting between the cobblers and their employers was held at the Thai Pak Lau Restaurant58 words
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Article129 1940-10-18 11 Over 150 Persons Registered Names are coming in steadily and up to date over 150 persons of all communities have volunteered. Arrangements have been completed to have blood-tests made at Taiping, Teluk Anson, Karnpar and Tapah, to save transport difficulties and inconvenience «f donors. Teluk Anson129 words
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Article96 1940-10-18 11 Goodwill Visit By Penang Directors ipoh. Chief Bhikkhu K. Gunaratana and Bhikkhu Samiddhi of Penang together with three directors of the Penang Buddhist Association, Messrs. Lee Soon Keng, Lim Boon Chin and Chong Pak Choong will pay a goodwill visit to the newly formed Perak Buddhist Association96 words
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Advertisement45 1940-10-18 11 lalaya 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. Space kindly given by the "Pinang Gazette45 words
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Advertisement181 1940-10-18 11 UP L w /7 Cooltipt Winner 1939 Singapore Gold Cup Only perfect breeding and training can produce a real winner. Cooltipt had the best of both, gaining WW Malaya’s turf laurels by winning the Singapore Gold m f U Cup. In a horse it is breeding and training that bbV181 words
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176 1940-10-18 12 Railway Workers Rim Down At Tunnel Entrance Kuala Kangsar. A distressing railroad accident occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning when two Indian employees of the Railway Department were run over by a goods train at the entrance to one of the four176 words
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118 1940-10-18 12 The proceeds of the $25,000,000 Colony War Loan have been remitted to England. The first remittance of £2,000,000 was made as soon as funds were available several weeks ago and the remainder was sent yesterday. The Financial Secretary, F.M.S., announces that the $20,000,000118 words
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Article203 1940-10-18 12 L—B.O.W. Expiry Of Agreement With Japan Rugby, Oct. 17. The three months’ period of operations of the agreement with Japan for the closing of the Burma Road for the passage of arms and supplies to China expires at midnight and as the understanding that thatL—B.O.W. - 203 words
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Article92 1940-10-18 12 Rich And Poor Of All Classes Register New York. October 17 Sixteen million men registered on Wednesday for military service under the new Conscription Act With the exception of a negligible minority everyone took the registration in good part. Rich and poor of all classes together with92 words
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Article72 1940-10-18 12 FRIDAY, OdTOBER 18 TIN Penang $132.25 Business done 100 tons Singapore $132.25 RUBBER: Penang Spot 3gi c Singapore Spot 38£c COPRA: Sum’r led $2.85 business done Blac’x Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.60 sellers Seed $6.30 sellers KICK; Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.95 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $9 7572 words
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Article110 1940-10-18 12 —Reuter. London, October 17. Tonight’s Air Ministry communique makes a laconic comment on the German High Command communique admitting the loss of only two aircraft on Wednesday night. “Four German aircraft were destroyed last night and can be seen near Harwich, Bishopstortford, Denbeigh and Frome,” remarks—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article199 1940-10-18 12 —BOW Britain Buying Vi hole Year’s Crop Rugby October 17. The measure of economic support that Britain Is to give to the Free French possessions in Africa is disclosed in reports that a series of agreements have been made between Britain ana the French authorities in Africa who—BOW - 199 words
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Article122 1940-10-18 12 —Reuter. German Attempt At Suppression New York. Oct. 17 The Germans tned by physical violence to wrest Vatican correspondence from the hands of Cardinal Lienart. Bishop of Lille, declares Mr Edgar Mowrer, in a despatch from Washington to the New York Post.” He says: The Nazis are trying”—Reuter. - 122 words
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43 1940-10-18 12 I,—BOW Rugby, October 17. Notice is given by the Prime Minister of a Bill to extend the duration of the present Parliament which was elected in November 1935 and normally would be dissolved next month. —8.0. W.I,—BOW - 43 words
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Article94 1940-10-18 12 Early Morning Outbreak Destroys Whole Stock Ipoh. Considerable damage was done when fire broke out early yesterday morning in an house storing a large quantity of tobacco near the fifth mile Gopeng Road. The fire started about 4 a.m. and an engine of the Perak Fire94 words
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Article224 1940-10-18 12 POLICE VERSUS THE REST i With the approval and patronage of the Chief Police Officer. Penang, an ex--1 cellent programme of eleven bouts between the Police and. The Rest will he staged at the New World arena on Saturday. Oct. 19. at 9.30 p224 words
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Article84 1940-10-18 12 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,413,884.58, made up of Penang $916,772. 14 and Perak $497,112.44. The Oversea Chinese Bank and the Mercantile Bank of India have sent $45 27 and $45.21 respectively Ln response to the Odd Cents’’ Campaign No donations were84 words
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Article76 1940-10-18 12 Following is the latest list of subscriptions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund: Previously acknowledged $156,872.63 Juru Estates 10.68 Penang Swimming Club Members Contribution for September on account. of Wool Material Fund 4.94 Balance from P.W. Planters' Wives Patriotic Fund 70.00 Irishmen Irishwomer of Penang, Province Wellesley and76 words
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Article63 1940-10-18 12 —Reuter. Casualties In Recent Victorious Action London, Oct. 17 The casualties in the cruiser Ajax, victorious in action against Italian destroyers. were announced today by the Admiralty. Two officers were killed and two wounded. Nine ratings were killed and eighteen wounded, including five boys. Ot th e Royal—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article36 1940-10-18 12 More Contribution'* To Lord Mayor’s Fund Amount previously acknowledged $1,401.00 Anonymous 100.00 Church Workers Association. 46.00 Mr. Ind er Singh 2.00 Anglo-Chinese School, Kampar 150.00 Mr. C. Woodworth 500 Total $1,704.0036 words
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Article411 1940-10-18 12 Rugby, October 17. AIRCRAFT of the Coastal Command made a daylight attack 7 today on the power stat! nof the German-occupied naval base at Brest. A number of bombs was dropped and extensive damage was caused. For the second night in succession naval dockyards—Reuter. - 411 words
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Article353 1940-10-18 12 Inter-Comniimiß Hockey Match The second of a number of inter-com-munity hockey matches arranged by the Penang Hockey Association will be played on the W'estern Road ground tomorrow (instead ot today as previously arranged» when the Indians will meet the Chinese. A small gate will be taken,353 words
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Article37 1940-10-18 12 REUTER. LONDON, OCT. 17. THREE ENEMY AIRCRAFT HAVE BEEN DESTROYED TODAY (THURSDAY), IT IS ANNOUNCED OFFICIALLY.ONE BRITISH FIGHTER IS MISSING. IT IS NOW CONFIRMED THAT FOUR ENEMY' BOMBERS WERE DESTROYED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT.REUTER. - 37 words
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387 1940-10-18 12 An official communique has been issued explaining restrictions on the despatch of certain types of postal articles to certain neutral countries including China, Japan, Indo-China and Thailand. Under the Defence Regulations, certain restrictions are now imposed on the despatch by po*st. to certain neutral countries, of387 words
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Article110 1940-10-18 12 —Reuter. Cairo Press Expresses Satisfaction Cairo, October 17. The Egyptian press unanimously expresses satisfaction at Mr. Eden’s visit to Egypt. HLs vis tat this critical hour, it pointed out. shows, firstly the great importance which the British Government and British military circles in England attach—Reuter. - 110 words
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Advertisement551 1940-10-18 12 I (Head Office. 216 Penang Road, Penam Phone 1477 1478 with > xtensions relet^ram^; Gazette’ Penang. i Rates of Subscription for Pinang Gazette and Sunday Gazette PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S.& I Delivery F.M.S Foreign Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4.00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12 on Half-Yearly 15.00 18.00 24 00 I Yearly551 words
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