Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 October 1940
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Title Section22 1940-10-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION SSTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 260. Vol. XCVHL THURSDAY, OCTflfiEk 71. I9IU. PRICE io CENTS.22 words
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482 1940-10-31 1 First Steps Taken JAPAN NOT PLANNING ANY ACTION ATHENS. OCTOBER 31. IT IS LEARNED IN ATHENS THAT BRITAIN IS ALREADY TAKING STEPS IN F ULFILMENT OF HER PROMISE OF GIVING FINANCIAL AID TO GREECE. Cannonading was clearly heard today (Wednesday), near Lake Prespa at”—Reuter. - 482 words
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65 1940-10-31 1 Reuter. Shanghai,’-October 31: Japanese forces have evacuate*l, Shshing, the famous Chinese wine-producing city in Chekiang Province, it is admitted by the Japanese military authorities here todax. Recapture of this city was' an- nounced by tiie Chinese yesterday. Japanese forces, entered Shaoshing over the week-end ljutReuter. - 65 words
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Article278 1940-10-31 1 British Pilot’s Success London.For the past six months aeroplanes c the Bomber and Coastal Commands a of the r leet .Air Arm uaj e be*=n goir r mgn toped type a Foil nd the coasts of Germany and German-occupied territory. The success of this policy has be-278 words
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465 1940-10-31 1 Italian Anxiety Over HitlerPetain Talks NO AGREEMENT REACHED BERLIN SAYS ttatv’ London, October 31. J anxietx o\er tiie arrangement which Hitler has been trying to make with the Vichy Government is clearly reflected in a Berlin dispatch to the official Italian News Agency today (Wednesday). 1 he dispatch suggests that—Reuter. - 465 words
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Article121 1940-10-31 1 Nazi “Warning** London. Germany has informed Portugal that she will not recognise transfers of shares in Portuguese businesses from British or Allied to Portuguese holders, it was announced in Lisbon “The German Government.” the announcement reads, “has communicated to the Portuguese Government that it has resolved121 words
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246 1940-10-31 1 COLLABORATION ACCEPTED ■niTHOCT PRESSURE’’ LONDON, OCT. yo. M.lDSlf.lL PETAIN PERSONALLY GAPE AN ACCOUNT OUER THE LYONS RADIO TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY) OF HIS MEETING IV IT II HITLER. “I SPEAK AS YOUR LEADER.'’ HE CONCLUDED, “FOLLOW ME.” HE EMPHASISED THAT HE WENT TO THE MEETING OF'—Reuter. - 246 words
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Article195 1940-10-31 1 London. lough the German raids on this ■’y continue to be scattered and on iv-ly small scale, the results 1 a: even smaller than might ted The accuracy of the bomb- u iv does not come up to the 1 i i <1 of the Royal Air195 words
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64 1940-10-31 1 Reuter. Gibraltar, October 31. 4 MYSTERIOUS attack on ships at Gibraltar is reported by the naval authorities here in a communique reading: “This morning an abortive attempt was made by Italian naval officers to torpedo stops in the harbour by a special device. OneReuter. - 64 words
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154 1940-10-31 1 Paradoxical Effect Of H eather London, October jo. Itrocious weather over Gem any last (Tuesday) night had a paradoxical effect in increasing the diversity of R.A.F. attacks. Reuter. Oil centres were the chief objectives but planes which encountered excessively had weather were deflected elsewhere. Thus,Reuter. - 154 words
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Article180 1940-10-31 1 Troops* Month Of Hardship London. British soldiers who were interned in Sweden, to which they escaped after the withdrawal from Norway, have been repatriated and are safely back in England. The first contingent’, consisting of ten officers and 115 men, is now stationed in the South. They180 words
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Advertisement16 1940-10-31 1 FCOW GATE i f 11—)€**’ f or North Malaya de Penang:— dispensary LTD Penang and Ipoh.16 words
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Advertisement68 1940-10-31 1 "SMILER” fed COW GATE V I A.gents for North Malay dk Cwjpffi GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY AfIEM, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY PRICES I WHITE ANTS Sets. Refills. \i Scientifically. large for godowns, y USE factories, coolie- lines, etc $22.50 $18.50 SMALL for indi- vidual householders 7.50 5.50 FIELD for rubber plantations and68 words
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607 1940-10-31 2 AXIS HOPING FOR CHEAP VICTORY Strong Resistance Backed Up By British Might London, Oct. 30. Military developments on the Albanian-Greek frontier are progressing very slowly, writes Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent who adds that there is no evidence yet of Blitzkrieg tactics and Greek resistance is.—Reuier. - 607 words
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57 1940-10-31 2 Reuter. Outbreak Alleged To Be Due To Sabotage Washington, October 30. The wing of the War Department which housed some coded messages was swept by fire during Tuesday night. Soldiers were thrown round the building to protect the codes as some quarters statedReuter. - 57 words
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84 1940-10-31 2 —Reuter. London, Oct. 30. Continuing their triumphant march, the hinese troops reached the outskirts of Winning, capital of Kwangsi Province,, according to dispatches reaching hinese quarters in London. The assault on the city itself is proceeding. Chinese troops operating along the Nanking-Lunchow highway scored successes.—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article138 1940-10-31 2 .—Reuter. W ill Bear Ordeals With Patience And Dignity London. October 30. Greece will bear the ordeals that lie before it with patience and dignity and with God's help they will add a new page to their history,” declared the Greek Minister. M. Simc.ooulos, speaking at.—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article60 1940-10-31 2 f BOW. Rugby. Oct. 30. Sir Cyril Newall was invested by the King with the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace yesterday. He is the first Royal Air Force officer to receive this honour which was confered on him at an audience he had onf BOW. - 60 words
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551 1940-10-31 2 London, October 30. HE K.A.K carried out extensive operations over Germany during Tuesday night despite bad weather and severe icing conditions. Berlin was attacked and fires were started at oil plants in Hamburg, Sterkrade and Magdeburg. —8.0. W, In addition shipyards were—8.0. W, - 551 words
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49 1940-10-31 2 —Reuter. New York, October 30. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT will probably announce a major step forward in the policy of increasing aid to Britain when he speaks at Boston tonight, according to a White House official accompanying the President on his election campaign tour.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article186 1940-10-31 2 Viehy Evasive Regarding Collaboration With Nazis —Reuter. London, October 30. Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent says: It will be wrong to suppose that any arrangements have been come to between the Vichy Government and the Axis powers for the cession of French air bases and navy or-—Reuter. - 186 words
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Article253 1940-10-31 2 TRIBITE TO R.A.F. BRITISH NAVY Broadcast By Mr. Joseph Kennedy Rugby, Oct 30. In view of his knowledge of the situation in Europe and his personal popularity here as American Ambassador, the broadcast of Mr. Joseph Kennedy last night on his i eturn to the L'nited States was followed with253 words
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Article99 1940-10-31 2 —Reuter. Well-K nowii American Pilot Killed Chungking. October 30 The 38-year-old American pilot. W. C. Kent, popularly known as Foxey,” was killed when the passenger air liner which he was flying from Chungking to Kunming was shot down by Japanese aircraft yesterday at Cnangyi. Two"—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article35 1940-10-31 2 Reuter. Madrid, Oct. 30. That General Franco will not be dis» appointed in his known desire to keep Spain out of war remains the prevailing sentiment in well-informed quarters.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article181 1940-10-31 2 —Reuter Already Months Ahead Of Schedule London. Oct. 30. The Empire air training scheme, designed to produce twenty thousand pilots and thirty thousand air crews annually when in full operation, is already months ahead or the schedule, declared Lord Cranbourne, Dominions Secretary, speaking in LondonCanada and”—Reuter - 181 words
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Article178 1940-10-31 2 Reuter. Participation In Raids Not Confirmed London. October 30 There is no authoritative confirmation cf the reports that Italian aircraft made their first daylight attack on Britain yesterday, states Reuter’s a r correspondent. Arnone the large force of German Messerschmitt fighters and fighter comber- which approachedReuter. - 178 words
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Article439 1940-10-31 2 Axis Blackmail Defied LONDON PRESS TRIBUTE Rugby, O toher 30. The gallantry of Greek action in offering defiance to blackmail despite the craven exam; > n ntly offered by some other states !S au. plauded throughout the j-r The Tunes finds the most prol ab] e explanation439 words
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Article75 1940-10-31 2 B.O.W. Increased Consumption In Britain Rugby. October 30. The consumption of milk in Britain is running at about fourteen pei ent above pre-war level. This is a i. (ble increase in time of war and of c< ficance for public health. It is accounted for larst by greaterB.O.W. - 75 words
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Article35 1940-10-31 2 1. —Reuter. London. Oct. 30 Ur 1 E. fThe death has occurn < mtch De Kok. President of th Petroleum Company. I t London that he died r October 28. —Reuter.1.—Reuter. - 35 words
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202 1940-10-31 2 LONDON, OCt TWENTY-EIGHT GERMAN AIRCRAFT WERE DERI '"CEE ING TUESDAY AND TWO ADDITIONAL GERMAN BO' DESTROYED DURING TUESDAY NIGHT, THE AIR M NOUNCES. nF a.V THUS THE LUFTWAFFE WAS MADE TO PAY DE '-iVITY ATTEMPT TO INTENSIFY SOMEWHAT ITS DAYLIGH ACROSS THE—Reuter. - 202 words
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Advertisement80 1940-10-31 2 The new NACET De Luxe f Blade has been introduced p pyj r jp L. to carry on the tradition of perfect shaving established by that great favourite, the 1 ID) IE ILUXIE popular NACET Blade. But ha de in f ngi a n d H this tune with improve-80 words
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Article315 1940-10-31 3 ACCRA HERO London. j Ronald McDonald, of Pickwick-street. verpocl, is the bell-boy of the 9,337- liner Accra whose “cool galry” as the torpedoed ship was .ring was praised by the master, ritain J. J- Smith. lhe Accra went down off Eire, and tin Smith, telling of315 words
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Article115 1940-10-31 3 London. French A.T.S. girls, in khaki uniforms and forage caps, will soon form part of General de Gaulle forces here. A recruiting bureau has been opened at the General's headquarters 5 n Carlton-gardens. S.W., and applications are pouring in. The chief call is for115 words
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Article113 1940-10-31 3 London. Caught in an air raid on a southeastern town a young mother ran with I baby in her arms to the nearest house. It was locked and untenanted. Ar empty dustbin stood outside. She I (I her baby into it. Mother and b113 words
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Article657 1940-10-31 3 Days Without Food, Dodging Bombers, Snipers London. HPHEY struggled, starving through snow sft. deep over 4.000 ft. mountains. For days on end they ate nothing. Yet they must press on. For German soldiers, snipers, and airmen were everywhere hunting them down. They had to leave comrade's657 words
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Article270 1940-10-31 3 London. 1 is the truth about the 80 uachutes which were dropped man planes in districts of Engnd Scotland recently. based on investigations made by me Defence headquarters. Trial who was placed in charge investigations told a Daily Herne ter there was indisputable e that no270 words
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Article144 1940-10-31 3 London. Charles James, a Glamorgan farmer. told the Barry magistrates the other day that his cows were timid and nervy because eight bombs fell on his farm. The bombing happened 24 hours before a sample of their milk was taken. This was his defence144 words
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950 1940-10-31 3 f Ritchie Calder - By f Ritchie Calder HPHE squat, broad-beamed Dutch trawler was elbowing its way out of the blackedout harbour. Voices hailed her through the darkness, and in nine different languages wished her “Good fishing and a safe return.” As he groped for the channel which would950 words
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Article156 1940-10-31 3 a S the British armed merchant crui- ser Transylvania was sinking after being torpedoed in the Atlantic, one member of her crew with a ukulele strummed and sang: Anti he played his itkelele when the ship went down. Four ships which rushed to the156 words
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Article187 1940-10-31 3 New York. British experts who fought in France are advising American engineers on the design and construction of tanks, it was revealed by Mr. Morganthau. Secretary of the United States Treasury. “They have given valuable help, especially Brigadier-General D.H. Pratt, who commanded a tank battalion187 words
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Article98 1940-10-31 3 Acting Flight Lieut. Thurston Meiggs Wetherall, Smith, who won the D F.C. for his part in the rescue of the crew of the torpedoed merchantman Kensington Court last September, is a prisoner of war. He was in an R.A.F. flying-boat shot down during a reconnaissance flight98 words
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Article74 1940-10-31 3 Squadron-Leadei G. B. Keily, A.F.C., who on July 28 carried out a special reconnaissance flight over Libya unde great difficulty, has been awarded th%. D F C. Flying low owing to clouds, he was attacked by five enemy ’planes and shot one down. His observer74 words
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Advertisement135 1940-10-31 3 BRUSH YDUR TEETH THE SAFE ©WAY YOUR sum MUST HMD J USE ITS EHARM charming smile may mean a great deal in your life, and you must guard it with the greatest care. Behind the gleam- f mg while of your teeth dangerous decay may be setting in, without you135 words
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Miscellaneous18 1940-10-31 3 WHAT A WAR! lbeit 1 Wilkinson J p E I < j| r All clear, you chaps!" 3 Lifrrfvrf*******»»»**»18 words
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936 1940-10-31 4 Farewell Party To Bishop Mrs. Roberts ‘They Will Have Place Of Honour In Local History’ •r Singapore. THE Bishop and Mrs. Roberts are stepping out of the contemporary scene of this country. But in its history’, they will have a place honour and, al though we are saying ‘goodbye' to936 words
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Article696 1940-10-31 4 Budget Meeting To Be Resinned SERIES of question.*, designed to discover what action, if any, the Government of the Colony have taken te implement the recommendations of the Commission on Higher Education, whose report was recently accepted, have been tablqd for the resumed Budget meeting of696 words
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Article611 1940-10-31 4 PAPERS ON LOCAL PROBLEMS Kuala Lumpur. TAELEGATES from the Rotary Clubs of Bangkok, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Seremban, Malacca and Singapore met at the Hotel Majestic Roof Garden on Sunday at 9.20 a.m. for their District Assembly, and continued their deliberations until 3 p.m. when611 words
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Article501 1940-10-31 4 E n j oyable Even i n g At Port Dickson Kuala Lumpur. A most enjoyable evening was spent at the F.M.S.V.F. Depot Battalion Camp on Wednesday last, w’hen a concert, organised by the E.S.A.M., was given to the troops and their friends. That the501 words
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279 1940-10-31 4 ALLEGA Th < CONSPIRACY Singapore. 4 CIVIL SUIT claiming ages for alleged conspiim in by an Indian Mohammedan t •> owner against three Chettiai- (Jis missed by Mr. Justice Mannim the High Court. The plaintiff. Kavena Isma alleged that the defendant.*, j.-’ P. L. M.279 words
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Article395 1940-10-31 4 October 28. 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 be395 words
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Advertisement131 1940-10-31 4 mills Briwg ■Wm* TITgT*ItIsXTJ?I Ther Substitute. Acts like a charm in Checks and arrests DIARRHCEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. CTAMAnU e The reliable Family remedy for STOMACH CHILLS g n FLUENZA, COUGHS, COLDS _al’Xl’ spec fic ,n CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and true palliative in DYSENTERY Neuralgia, Gout, Rheumatism Coniincing131 words
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Miscellaneous20 1940-10-31 4 All in a Day's Work— —By Rick HCNBVI I BcTT.(T<S “IEE AS I QexRJM THINGS t_ Vi \f Jrv j20 words
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Article811 1940-10-31 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mrs. Fred Wickett of Penart h. Cameron Highlands, has been, admitted into the General Hospital. Penang, for treatment and will be there for some time. Mr. F. G. Aplin, M.C., Assistant Comptroller of Customs, F.M.S.. has been appointed to act as Deputy Comptroller of Customs. F.M.S.: Mrs. G.811 words
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Article150 1940-10-31 5 WOOL AM) MATERIALS FLXD SW ELLEI) Butterworth. A sum of $866 25 was raised by the public dinner held on Saturday, October 19. at the Jubilee Arcade, Butterworth, in aid of the Wool and Materials Fund, according to the Hon. Treasurer of the Dinner Committee,150 words
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Article37 1940-10-31 5 Results of Trinity College of Music Theory Examination held in June 1940 (Mrs. Taveiras pupils»: Junior Division: Iris Chelnah (Pass!. Jasmyn Cnelliah (Pass*. Preparatory Division: Molly Ong (Honours*. Khoo Eu Kiong (Merit*.37 words
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Article225 1940-10-31 5 Exhibition To S.A.IL College Boys At the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star, on Tuesday night the Hon. the British Adviser, Mr. J. D. Hall, shewed a film on Rugby Football to an enthusiastic gathering consisting of the Senior boys of the school. The pictures clearly225 words
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365 1940-10-31 5 YESTERDAYS FEASTING AND MERRY-MAKING Penang Indians yesterday celebrated the Deepavali festival on the usual lavish scale. One of the principal Indian festivals, Deepavali is interpreted in Tamil as The Feast of Lamps and accordingly all Ind’an homes are specialh lit up for the occasion, especially on365 words
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Article114 1940-10-31 5 Pleasant Dinner At Sitiawan Sitiawan. A .pleasant function was held at the Anglo-Chinese School Hall. Sitiawan on Monday night when Dr. R. L. Archer Methodist Mission Treasurer and Superintendent of Malaya, and Mrs. Archer were entertained by the Methodist congrega tion of Sitiawan114 words
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Article277 1940-10-31 5 Miss Fan Ah See And Mr. Cheali Chee 800 The Penang Buddhist Association was the scene of a wedding at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon, when Miss Tan Ah See, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Chin Kim, was married to Mr. Cheah Chee 800. younger sen277 words
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Article115 1940-10-31 5 Lecture On Acoustics Today A meeting of the Georgetown Abbey Players will be held at the Anglo-Chi-nese Boys’ School Hall, Westlands Avenue today at 7 p.m. The speaker for the evening will be Mr. T. E. Mit chell and his subject will be “Acoustics.” Mis. Hodgson, Miss115 words
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Advertisement51 1940-10-31 5 ANOTHER 10,000 PERSONS SWARMED THE i\EW WUriLD LAST NIGHT TO SEE THE "TAJ MAHAL” A t Greatest Of All Our “Creations" OPENS NIGHTLY FROM 7.00 P.M Badminton Tournament To-Night At 8.30 p.m. TOMORROW FRIDAY BOXING Young Choon vs. Clever Mackay 10 SENSATIONAL ROUNDS DIAMOND STAR OPERA Opening Saturday 2nd Noi:51 words
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Advertisement191 1940-10-31 5 FUN FROLIC PARK THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER 1940 NOORAN OPERA: “ABDULL MULOK" Last Part. Supported by beautiful chorines in Latest extra turns. CANTONESE OPERA: “FOONG FOH HEE CHEE HOW” Part 3. With Miss Siew Lan Hiong and Cheang Yoke Thong the brilliant Cantonese Stage Stars. TEOCHEW OPERA: “TAI CHOE BENG WAN”.191 words
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Miscellaneous85 1940-10-31 5 The Picture Specially Selected To Befit The Hari Kaya Puasa Holiday! The Picture All Penang Will Acclaim! IT) fl Penang’s Most Luxurious JL-dijC Air-Conditioned Theatre Controlled By SHAW BROS. LTD.. Singapore. OPENS TODAY 5’ S/ioics At 3; 6.15 And 9.30 p.m, 20th Century-Fox presents MAGNIFICENTLY PRODUCED MUSICAL TRIUMPH DARRYL F.85 words
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Miscellaneous197 1940-10-31 5 M A J E STIC STARTS TONIGHT 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MATIN EH TOMORROW AT 3. P.M. Another Top-notch First-run Doublefeature Programme At Reduced Prices Of Admission 15, 25 A 60 cts. Downstairs 95 cts. $1.20 Upstairs Republic’s Thrill packed Action j Spectacle! The Real Story Behind The News “EXILED197 words
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Miscellaneous56 1940-10-31 5 ODEON -------r- Midnight Show Saturday —Nov. 2 At 12.30 aan. A<th. B a I a t o i h < Uouetov. > Loo. U Mm < Mont HITS' Tlfcj' f Jr K “Zk ILONA tei MASSEY Sensational New s,n s, r Charlie RUGGLES Frank MORGAN Lionel ATWILL 7*s\ -Xyl C.56 words
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Miscellaneous48 1940-10-31 5 LAST THREE SHOWS TODAY SUBMARINE versus AIRPLANES M.G.M.’S MOST TIMELY WAR DRAMA “HELL BELOW” Starring ROBERT MONTGOMERY, MADGE EVANS WALTER HUSTON. Opens Tomorrow Friday, Nov. 1. EDDIE S A FATHER NOW WITH FORTY’ LITTLE MOTHERS TO NURSE HIS BABY’ WHAT A GRAND LAUGH YOU’LL HAVE v i JthM48 words
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Miscellaneous226 1940-10-31 5 PACKED HOUSES SINCE OPENING QUEEN’S Specially Booked For The Indian Deepavali Festival 2 Shows Tonight At 6 p.m. and 9.30 The Mightiest of All Mythological Tamil Talkie Ever Produced ’•Jothi RamalingaswamF' with Master Muthu, N. S. Krishnan. T. A. Maduram and others. The Picture All Indians Stormed The Royal Theatre,226 words
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Article202 1940-10-31 6 DRITISII assistance for Greece has been readily forthcoming. As expected, the Royal Navy has already responded and Mr. A. V. Alexander’s statement throws light on the extent to which British warships have helped and will be helping the Greeks. The First Lord points out that the Navy202 words
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Article185 1940-10-31 6 CRAIN, in the meantime, is sitting on fhe fence and much will depend on how the war progresses. Iler Press is generally pro-Axis; and the Spanish wireless has attacked Britain for the discomforts her blockade is causing the Spanish people. At the sajne time, Spanish leaders185 words
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Article129 1940-10-31 6 ODEON CINEMA “Hell Below” with Robert Montgomery and Madge Evans. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA "Exiled to Shanghai” and "The Trigger Trio” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. KEX CINEMA "Lillian Russell” with Alice Faye and Don Ameche 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN'S CINEMA "Jothi Ramalingaswami”129 words
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Article377 1940-10-31 6 Drink Goes Before A Fall f “Temps” recently published an article stating that the excessive consumption of alcohol by I'rench soldiers during the eight months before the German offensive was responsible for the collapse of the French front. A communique issued by French (i.H.O. in April, which377 words
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Article633 1940-10-31 6 Thursday, October 31 is more news today of the war in Greece. Cannons were heard tiring near Lake Prespa, junction of t he Greek-Albanian-Yugoslav frontiers. Heavy Italian concentrations are reported at Korea. sjs sK PHE Italian attack is believed io i>e directed towards Florina633 words
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Advertisement36 1940-10-31 6 COMRm p o'C LAiACVO RONfEM SUBMR WOW 529 tanjong bungah q? penan*. For your convenience send your tyres to our (1 Light Street, Penang, Phone ftWWFrW BU W p AY s >-re S ,p f rvflf36 words
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624 1940-10-31 7 OBSERVED WITHOUT MUCH EXTRAVAGANCE Mr. K.V.R.M. Alagappa Chettiars Rotary Address JMIE festival of Deepavali, which was celebrated yesterday by Indians, formed the subject of an address by Mr. K. R. M. Alagappa hettiar to the members of the local Rotary flub at their luncheon624 words
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Article54 1940-10-31 7 < h't'icial Secrets Ordinance Case (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) SINGAPORE. TODAY. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PRELIMINARY 7 INQUIRY IN CHARGES AGAINST MAMORA SHI- UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ORDINANCE. HE WAS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL TO THE HIGH COURT ON THREE CHARGES. WHEN CHARGED, THE ACCUSED PLEADED NOT54 words
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202 1940-10-31 7 Full Support For De Gaulle Singapore. Steps towaids the formation of a Free French organisation in Malaya have been taken and M. F. de Langlade has been proposed as Malayan delegate of General de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces. M. E. Brizay has202 words
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Article33 1940-10-31 7 Fund Yesterday There being no contributions yesterday either from Penang or Perak, the War Fund total in North Malaya remains unchanged at $1,423,229.30, comprising Penang $920,222.65 and Perak $503,006.65.33 words
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Article164 1940-10-31 7 $5O Fine Imposed On Accused Found guilty of having used a lead water-piping on a compatriot, Phoon Ah Yew was sentenced to a fine of $5O ,or one month s rigorous imprisonment and ordered to pay a compensation < f $lO or seven days rigorous imprisonment by164 words
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636 1940-10-31 7 ACKNOWLEDGING DEBT TO OUR FORCES Ensuring Dividends Oi Victory., Peace And Security •6 V EVER before have so many owed so much to so few.” These wonderful words were spoken by Mr. Winston hurchill when referring to the exploits of the Air Force. Our636 words
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Article173 1940-10-31 7 BET HAG HOI SE CHARGES Beach Street Premises Raided Two Indian Mohammedans, Kalander Mydin and Mohammed Yusoff were arlaigned before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, Penang Third Magistrate, this morning, on betting charges. The first accused '■yas charged with using his premises, lb Beach Street as a173 words
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Article74 1940-10-31 7 A Chinese “boy” employed at the E. A O. Hotel was brought to the General Hospital with serious injuries on his head, this morning. Tire man. who was in an unconscious condition, is reported to ha\e collided against a lamp standard outside the hotel. The ambulance was74 words
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Article155 1940-10-31 7 Deepavali Sports For Children The Deepavali Dav sports for children of the poorer classes. organised under the auspices of the Indian Association. Tailing, were held on Saturday. October 2€. on the F.M.S.V F. padang. The ground was tastefully laid out for the occasion and about 200 children,155 words
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604 1940-10-31 7 Salary Figure Stated To Have Been Altered A XT Singapore, allegation that he had forged a certificate of service in the F.M.S. Government by altering the figure $75 to $l4O with intent to defraud, was brought against an Indian, Krishman Nandan, m the Singapore third604 words
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131 1940-10-31 7 Butterworth. Mr. C. S. Dong, retiring Principal of the St. Mark’s School, Butterworth, was given a hearty send-off by a largeand representative gathering cf friends’ at the Prai Railway Station yesterday morning when he left by the day express bound for131 words
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Article118 1940-10-31 7 The noise of crockery failing on the I kitchen floor in the early hours of yester- day morning caused the inmates of a Chinese residence in Alacalister Road to wake up and find, that their house had been entered. The back door, which had been bolted,118 words
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Article545 1940-10-31 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 31st October, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3 3 3/6 5/0 Austral Ama I 5 14 5 41 £1 Austral Malay 33/6 35 6 5/0 Aver Hitam 17/3 18/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.77} 0.82} £1545 words
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Article242 1940-10-31 8 Issue Bikers Sellers Allenby 1.05 1.10 Alor Gajah 0.85 0.90 Amal. Malay 1.65 1.75 Ayer Hitam 0.90 I.ooc Ayed Mo lek 1.10 1.15 Aver Pana- 1.00 1.05 Bassett 0.40 0.43 Baru Lintang 1.00 1.05 c Bedford 0.82} 0.87} Benta 0924 0 974 Borelli 125 1.35 ex Broga 0.53 0.56242 words
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Article343 1940-10-31 8 Issue Bikers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23'0 2 Alex Brick Ord 1.75 1.95 2 Alex Brick 74% Prefs 2.10 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.40 7.60 £5 Chartered Bank £7 £7l £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 17/0 17/6 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref.343 words
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Article67 1940-10-31 8 MINING. Dividend Books Close Payable Kuchais 25% Final 23.11.40 29.11.40 Lingui 5% Final 25.11.40 29.11 40 Peninsula 1/ A C B u 40 15.11.40 Rahmans &v c Final 31.10.40 9.11.40 RUBBERS Bo^n Hitam Int ***** 711 40 R l 5% Int. 24.10.40 31.10.40 Lintang 5% Final67 words
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1674 1940-10-31 8 Increasing Crops Obtainable From Old Areas Kempas Ltd. is to continue its replanting programme, Mr. F. M. Edmonds, the chairman, told shareholders at the annual meeting in Malacca on September 28. He said that the matter had been given careful consideration and that no1,674 words
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Article138 1940-10-31 8 Mine statistics for the month of Sc 1940. Katu Tin 605 hours run. 136.00 G c yards treated, tin ore won 920 ;Jl e.-.limated cost S2I,(MM) per yard 15.44 cents. Renong Consol. 535 hours run. 299 cubic yards treated tin ore won 717 nj, estimated cost $19.00'». Cost138 words
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Article140 1940-10-31 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: £259. 5. 0. £259. 15. “Spot” £261. 10. 0. £261 15 “Forward" SINGAPORE: “Spot” §l32 87 Business done 75 tons i<)o toPENANG: “Spot” 5132.87 l -j $132 8“ RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” ii 3;4d. 11 78< Forward” 11 13:16d. ***** 16c Tone Featureless SINGAPORE:140 words
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Advertisement277 1940-10-31 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, EH). (Incorporated British India) Head Office: “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. Branches: Penang. Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah, Devacottah, Cannanore and Coimbatore. Authorised Capital R* 50,00,000 {■sued and Subscribed Capital Rs- 25,00,000 Paid up Capital Rs. 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, on terms which277 words
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732 1940-10-31 9 Hoj Of Govt. Increasing Their Contribution Kuala Lumpur. ‘As no information has been received about the item ‘Relief of Destitution’ in the Selangor Estimates for 1941, the outlook foi next \ear is obscure/ declares Mr. John Hands in his report on the work of the732 words
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Article195 1940-10-31 9 ()ne Month’s Simple Imprisonment Singapore. Sentence of one month’s simple imprisonment was imposed by the fifth magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, on a young Chinese, Lim Soh Siong, who was convicted on a charge of stealing cash and jewellery to a total value of $228 from195 words
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81 1940-10-31 9 Major Lloyd George, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, announced in a written reply that arrangements have been made for representatives of a number of important firms dealing in antiques and works of art to visit the United States on a joint81 words
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Article60 1940-10-31 9 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1940. MAIL DEPARTURES Latest Time of Posting r air mails Mails for Great Britain (via Durban) India, Africa. Egypt, Burma, Bangkok, Hongkong, Saigon, U.S.A., Great t Britain (via Transpacific Air Service) 8 a.m. Saturday 2nd Nov. SURFACE MAILS Mails for India (Northern) p.m. Friday Ist60 words
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Miscellaneous2209 1940-10-31 9 I I I Conctil W B B B B iU *\ev\i xt. broadcast) .B,- y 8.8. C. 'Aaik (Kebioaacasu Programme and in Thai 9.30 Wose down. TO-DAY T SHORTWAVE STATIONS RANGOON broadcasting H 8 l"i £U S M EK n R i 6.50 p.m. Indian Session (.Recorded ♦v. News In2,209 words
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Miscellaneous940 1940-10-31 9 /unnirt 11 6 --0^ 0 down 820 News cmnuntaix m Chinese (HaK.<a). 83a 8M n™ neiUan 111 Cninfe e <Amoy. c.ao Ne«> commentary in Malay. 905 ?omcem n m e f r UIV ln Dutch j 0 An mus?e N’? 1 1v.05 Band io 2 —for DELHI vnßo mc/s (31940 words
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Miscellaneous449 1940-10-31 9 RANGOON XYO 6.01 ihc/s <49.94 mJ XYO 3.48 mc/s (86 m.) 6.50 p.m. Indian Session t Recorded Programme), 705 English Session «Recorded Programme/. 8.20 Burmese News and Market Quotations. 9.35 Recorded Programme. 10.00 News. 10.15 Recorded Prioramnte. 11.05 Dance Proirramme. j 11.20 Close down. 1 SAN FRANCISCO P TREASURE ISLAND)449 words
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162 1940-10-31 10 Important An gio- American Deal Being Considered New York. Oct. 30 An important deal, it is reported, is being considered by the United States and Britain, involxing the exchange of British raw materials for American war supplies. A Washington despatch to the.—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article162 1940-10-31 10 ’.—Reuter. Britain Prefers L.S. To Keep Out Of War New York. October 30. Mr. Kennedy in a broadcast strongly supported President Roosevelt’s candidacy. He insisted that the United States “must and will keep out of war.” He declared that oceans alone were inadequate barriers against’.—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article83 1940-10-31 10 To Be Known As Radical Democrats Meerut. Oct. 30. A policy of active participation in the war coupled with efforts to end the constitutional deadlock was adopted here today (Tuesday» by the Central Executive of the League of Radical Congressmen Whose president. Mr.83 words
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Article48 1940-10-31 10 —Reuter. London, Oct. 30 Berlin again was raided by the R.A.F. last ”ight (Tuesday). An announcement by the Air Ministry states that in spite of adverse weather conditions R.A.F. bombers attacked a number of targets in Germany including some in the Berlin area. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article167 1940-10-31 10 —Reuter. Sinking Of Four Ships Reported Berlin. October 30. A German Hi ;h Command communique claims that a warship operating in overseas waters announces the sinking of three armed merchant ships with a totai of 18 400 gross tons and that a U-boat has’ sunk a large armed—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article49 1940-10-31 10 .More Trains Arriving In Moldavia Belgrade. October 30. More trains carrying German soldiers and anti-aircraft batteries have gone to Jassy and Botosani in Moldavia, according to a Bucharest dispatch. The newspaper, “Timpul”, reports from Brasov that a group of German officers headed by General Rotkirch49 words
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1002 1940-10-31 10 UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT HIS KNOWLEDGE Concern Over Bold Resistance Of Defenders New York, Oct. 30 Reports from different sources in Sofia and Belgrade that Hitler may attempt to stop the Italo-Greek war are published by the Herald Tribune and the New York Times..—Reuter. - 1,002 words
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198 1940-10-31 10 Only Two British Pilots Lost London, October 30 Twenty-seven enemy planes were destroyed yesterday, according to an Air Ministry communique. Our losses were seven .aircraft, but only two pilots were last. It is now known that another enemy bomber was destroyed on Monday198 words
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Article166 1940-10-31 10 .Two Dornier* Shot Down And One Rammed Rugby. October 30. The remarkable exploit by a young ,Hurricane pilot officer is recorded in i the Air Ministry Bulletin. In a recent engagement he was with his squadion at !S>,ooo feet when they saw a formation of Dorniers accompanied166 words
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Article86 1940-10-31 10 —Reuter. Situation Discussed ith Foreign Minister Cairo, October 30. Ministers representing the Balkar States met the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday in order to discuss the situation arising from the Italian invasion of Greece. The Turkish Minister. Sevki Alhan, is understood, to have declared—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article57 1940-10-31 10 —Reuter. ’’Ready To Fight Hitler Or Mussolini’" New York. Oct. 30 “I am readv to fight at any time anywhere whether against Hitler. Mussolini or Joe Louis. said Arturo Godoy. Chilean heavyweight boxing champion, whose name was drawn among the early list in the lottery to determine the—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article48 1940-10-31 10 .—Reuter. No Conquest At Her Expense Lisbon, October 30. “Spain will never embark on any conquest at the expense of or against Portugal.” declared the Duke of Seville on his arrival here as representative of the Spanish army at the Portuguese centenary celebrations Reuter..—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article30 1940-10-31 10 —Reuter. London. October 30. The death has occurred of Princess Andrew of Russia. Italian by birth, she was the niece by marriage of the 2f12-g_Qzar.—Reuter—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article155 1940-10-31 10 —Reuter. FIRST MAJOR SUCCESS Chungking, Oct. The Chinese are expected occupy Nanning, the cap Kwangsi Province, tonigl six days’ heavy fighting. The Japanese are reported retiring southwards to coast. The recapture is regarde major Chinese positional s three years of war and is ex: increase Anglo-American—Reuter. - 155 words
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42 1940-10-31 10 GENERAL WAVELL'S TRIBUTE TO T URKS Reuter. Cairo, o t 3« General Wavell in a broadcast T ish Independence Day. eulogised T ::k>h recovery, past-war progress and r. :.;rar spirit and greeted Turkish comrade.- and allies on behalf of the British tr;o:.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article366 1940-10-31 10 REPORT DENIED BY VICHY’S REPRESENTATIVE IX DI BLD Dublin, Oct 30 7he French Legation here states that the French Minister s authorised to deny the report that strategic bases in or French Colonies have been placed at the disposal of eirei Italy or Germany. fhe366 words
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Advertisement51 1940-10-31 10 THE BEN” LINF FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS.BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight. Passage, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang Telephone No.51 words
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1992 1940-10-31 11 ANOTHER FOUR WINNERS FOR VAN BREUKELEN Favourites Oblige In Most Events rollowing up his success on the first day of the Ipoh Race Meeting Trainer Van Breukelen had another good dav today, saddhng four winners two of each were ridden bv Spencer and1,992 words
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Article492 1940-10-31 11 Seaforths Beaten 24-3 At Rugger IyjAKING their first appearance on the rugby field yesterday the Seaforth Highlanders went down to the Penang Sports Club by 24 points to 3. Although beaten by a wide margin the soldiers played well at stages. The Sports Club opened492 words
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226 1940-10-31 11 Eight Goals in Soccer Game The Seaforth Highlanders held the Penang Free School to a draw in a friendly .soccer game on the P. F. S Ground. Green Lane, yesterday evening, each side scoring four goals. The game was played at a fast pace throughout.226 words
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429 1940-10-31 11 Ipoh Saturday’s inter-State hockey encounter between Perak and Penang at Ipoh promises to be a thrilling affair for Penang this time are fielding a really strong team against what is also regarded as Perak's best. The encounter should prove very interesting. HOCKEY Owing429 words
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Article229 1940-10-31 11 London. October 30. The following is the result of the Cesarewitch run at Newmarket today: HUNTERS s MOON IV Gordon Richards 1 SIR POAIM Maher 3 KING LEGEND D. Smith 3 FINIS Harry Wragg 4 CHEERFUL STAR Perryman 0 IL TOR Smith O OWENSTOWN Taylor O229 words
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Article74 1940-10-31 11 S.A.H. College vs K.E. VII School The following will play for the SulUn Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star, against the King Edward VII School, Taiping, at Taiping today (Thursday):— Ibrahim b. Pilus; Osman Abdullah, Syed Hamzah. Syed Kechik. Abdullan Ghazali; Amiruddin. Mansur Noor; Man sur b. Ibrahim, Ku Mohamed,74 words
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Article42 1940-10-31 11 Game Postponed To November 10 Owing to the inclement weather, the Fancy Dress Soccer Match which was to have been played yesterday on the O2X.A. ground in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund has been postponed to November 10.42 words
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Advertisement71 1940-10-31 11 UCCKEY Under the Auspices of the PENANG HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IN AID OF POPPY DAY FUND Under the distinguished patronage of THE HON’BLE MR. A M. GOODMAN Resident Councillor, Penang. AT HUTCHINGS SCHOOL GROUND ON Saturday, November 2nd 1490. KEDAH HALL PARTY vs. THE COLTS (Penang and Selangor) at 4.15 p.m.71 words
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Article291 1940-10-31 12 WEIGHTS FOR SATURDAY Following are the weights for the last day of the Ipoh races on Saturday: HORSES, CLASS 1. DIV. I—6 FURLONGS EELGRASS 9.07 JACK DRUCE 9.00 BRIDGE LAW 8.10 SMOKE DREAMS 8.09 MEDIATION 8.03 TONROE 8.02 CARLOCA 7.12 GRAND PRIX 7.11 TOYMAN 7.10 HORSES, CLASS291 words
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113 1940-10-31 12 REUTER. REPORTED EXPEDITION TO SEIZE FRENCH MARTINIQUE Washington, October 30. The mysterious departure under sealed orders of five United States destroyers, 17 bombers and one seaplane tender from Key West has led to much speculation which was heightened when Colonel Knox, Navy Secretary, smilingly refusedREUTER. - 113 words
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Article136 1940-10-31 12 Boustead To Meet Anglo-French Boustead Co. will meet AngloFrench Bend:xsen Ltd., in the Commercial Houses Badminton League at the New World Paik tonight While Bousteads will have the services of Khoo Eng Tong and Low Cheng Siew, Anglo-French de Bendixsens will depend chiefly on their star player, Yeoh136 words
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Article183 1940-10-31 12 On the Hutchings School ground on Saturday, Nov. 2: KEDAH HALL PARTY' v 3 SELANGOR PENANG COLTS 4.15 P.M K.H.P.:—Coi Boon Chye; Lee Tiang Lok. Khoo Boon Choo: C. Danker. Gan Thean Beng <Capt.) Chee Phui San; Khoo Phin Hong. Eu Hong Lay, Khoo Ong Lee.183 words
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213 1940-10-31 12 Members To Be Equipped And Uniformed Early VTEMBERS of the Penang Local Defence Corps went through a cours< of elementary drill yesterday at the Drill Hall at the Penang Volunteer Headquarters. Some of the men had seen service in the last war. The majority213 words
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258 1940-10-31 12 KENTUCKY AT TOP OF HIS FORM Farnley’s Strong Chance On Saturday (By “EPSOM JEEP 9 > Ipoh, Today. QOME interesting gallops were seen on the Ipoh race track this morning, when candidates entered for the last day’s races were258 words
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Article188 1940-10-31 12 Penang Team To Mee! Kedah Sunrocs Alor Star. Arrangements have just been completed for a badminton match, in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, to be played at Alor Star on Sunday Nov. 3, between the Munroe Badminton Party and the Mayfield B.P. of188 words
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Article197 1940-10-31 12 Penang versus Perak The following will represent the Penang Asiatics in the All-Blues Cup rugger match against the Perak Asiatics on the Victoria Green at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2: Chong Foong Chin; Merwyn Foley, J. Ritchie, Hussain, Ng Kam Seng; Ng Kam Teong,197 words
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Article103 1940-10-31 12 Perak Chinese To Meet Penang C.R.C. Ipoh. The Perak Chinese rugger XV. which will meet the Penang Chinese Recreation Club at Penang on Sunday November 3. will be chosen from the following. Lim Swee Chin. Lee Mun Yui. Tat Choo, Chok Ying, Nai Lek. Poon Slew. Yee Kum. Khek103 words
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Article482 1940-10-31 12 GIGANTIC JIG SAW PUZZLE Mediterranean II ar .—Reuter. B hat Italy Is Up Against London, October yi Opposing forces in the Mediterranean theatre o f zcar are s scattered that the situation resembles a gigantic jig-saw puzzle. writes Reuter's military corresp' indent. II hen Italy declared tear, an immediate attack.—Reuter. - 482 words
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Article43 1940-10-31 12 THURSDAY. OCTOBER TIN Penang Business done Singapore KI BBER: Penang Spot Singapore Spot COPRA: Sundried Black Pepper 1 YITOCA: Medium Fair Seed RICE: Rangoon Parboiled N Rangoon Parboiled N Rangoon White N Rangoon White N local Parijoiled N Local Parboiled N43 words
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Article31 1940-10-31 12 Today on the Espianad to 730 p in. March Royal Revie Overture French Cot Selection The Beggar’s Waltz Risette Selection Toto Fox Trot March Wind-' Shov Finale Savoy Englist31 words
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Advertisement68 1940-10-31 12 THE POPPY DAY RAG BALL AT THE ‘E. O.” HOTEL ON SAT. 9th NOVEMBER IS A FANCY DRESS SHOW AND BELIEVE US. THE PRIZES FOR FANCY DRESS ARE WORTH LIFTING. i CABARET WITH THE LID OFF. 1 DANCING WITH THE COLLAR OFF. SKITTLES WITH THE BOOTS OFT. AND SO FORTH68 words
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Advertisement290 1940-10-31 12 ■Head Office) 216 Penang Road p er Phone 1477 k 1478 with .’xt, Telegrams: “Gazette Penan-. Rates of Subscription for Pman and Sunday Gazettt pinang gazette Local S S.& Delivery F.M.S, Fom Monthly $2.56 $3.90 f Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18 00 >i f Yearly 30.00 36.00 SUNDAY GAZETTE290 words
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