Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 October 1939
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Title Section22 1939-10-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBUSHED DAII.I Xo. 256. Vol. XCVH. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1939. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Advertisement13 1939-10-18 1 COW GATE/ > i /or North Malaya Penang ,ETOWN DISPENSARY LID., Penang 'tnd Lpoh.13 words
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Advertisement126 1939-10-18 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE for North Malaya Penang. 1 Georgetown dispensary ltd., and Ipoh. z cs 7A i X... 'X ONE LOAF will convince you that we bake very good bread a^so convince you mat it is time to change to “ROYAL BAKERY” bread. Twenty different varieties [‘y baked126 words
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409 1939-10-18 1 Inly Half Able ro Return ATTACK ON ORKNEYS FAILS London. October 18. \t least two of four enemy planes accounted lor during yesterday’s raid on the Firth of Forth hot down by British f ■gill ers which heat off the I. jh r.—Reuter. - 409 words
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Article67 1939-10-18 1 Re Proceeding Normally In Doorn Doorn, October 18. Kaiser has received his ration ■I sugar which cannot be proithout it. if<* proceeds normally at Doot n Hut a large shelter has been conin a garden capable of shelteiwhole staff. Kaiser reads English and Ger-<P<-rs and listens to broadcastsRe - 67 words
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Article, Illustration129 1939-10-18 1 .—Reuter. London. Oct. 18. “I am supremely confident that come what may. the British Army I have tin* honour to command will prove itself everworthy of its history in the past.” said Viscount Gort speaking at a luncheon “somewhere on the Western front" at which he entertained.—Reuter. - 129 words
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Article30 1939-10-18 1 .—Reuter. London, Oct. 18. Another seaman wounded in yesterday's air laid on the Firth of Forth has died, making the number of deaths sixteen. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article480 1939-10-18 1 French W aiting For Attack On Maginot Line PARIS, OCTOBER 18. THE LATEST FRENCH COMMUNIQUES REPORTING SUCCESSIVE GERMAN ATTACKS TO THE EAST OF SAAR REVEAL A-SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN OPERATIONS ON THE WESTERN FRONT. On The W estern Front Reuter. After the defeat of the Polish armies,Reuter. - 480 words
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Article371 1939-10-18 1 Signing Pacts With The Allies Instead ISTANBUL, OCTOBER 18 ACC ORDING TO A TELEGRAM FROM ANKARA, IT IS UNDERSTOOD IN WELL-INFORMED IRC LES TH AT TURKEY IS SIGNING MUTUAL ASSISTANCE PACTS WITH BRITAIN AND FRANC E BEFORE THE WEEK-END. THE TURKISH PRIME MINISTER STATEDReuter. - 371 words
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Article213 1939-10-18 1 Reuter. Shanghai, Octobei 18. Japanese setbacks during the recent fighting in north east of the Hunan Province are confirmed by Reuter’s correspondent in Changsha, the capital of hunan. He states that it is believed Japanese troops have withdrawn to original positions and are at present holding aReuter. - 213 words
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Article77 1939-10-18 1 —Reuter. President Roosevelt’s Appeal Hington, Oct. 18. Addressing the inter-Governmental Governmental committee on political refugees at a luncheon. President Roosevelt urged redoubled vigour in helping the 300,000 people rendered homeless before the War started in order to cope with the possibility of an infinitely greater refugee problem!.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article137 1939-10-18 1 Compensation To Be Paid By State 8.0. W. Rugby, Oct. 18. the report of the Governmental Committee presided by Viscount Weir on the problem of compensation to ownrs for private property damaged by enemy action, states that the Committee reached the same conclusion as the Government8.0. W. - 137 words
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134 1939-10-18 1 —REUTER. Second Offensive Held Up DRIVE ALONG EAST OF SAAR i, PARIS, OCT. 17. A FRENCH COMMUNIQUE SAYS THAT HEAVY ARTILLERY SUPPORTED THE SECOND GERMAN ATTACK (LAUNCHED LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON ON A fTWENTY-MILE FRONT TO THE EAST OF SAAR. J In anticipation of the attack,—REUTER. - 134 words
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Article124 1939-10-18 1 .-8.0. W. Trawlers Armed For AntiSubmarine ork Rugby, Oct. 17. In order to meet th. p.obable reduction of supplies of British caught fish ■caused by the Admiralty demand on fishing vessels, number' of which are being armed and used to counter German attacks on merchant shipping,.-8.0. W. - 124 words
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Article55 1939-10-18 1 —Peuter. French Navy Have Their Own Back Paris. October 17. One < f the German submarines which sank three French steamers ha' already been sunk, bringing the total number of German sutvnarir.es sunk to 22. The French Navy it animuneed. have held up a further 25.u0u tons—Peuter. - 55 words
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Article52 1939-10-18 1 Reu- Frenchmen Of 45 Not Indispensable To Army M. Daladicr has decided to demobilise N.C.O' and men aged 45 and 50 and certain reserve officers who are no longer indispensable to the armed forces but whose ret urn < ssures the working of the economic life of tl.- Reu- - 52 words
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Article329 1939-10-18 1 —Reuter. AT EAST COAST TOWNS London. October 17. The Air Ministry announced that un- identified aircraft were reported in the neighbourhood of Hull and Grimsby this morning. Precautionary measures were taken and an air laid warning was give n. No enemy aircraft were identified and the•.—Reuter. - 329 words
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1014 1939-10-18 1 —Reuter. London, October 17. In the House of Commons the First Lord of the Admiralty said: “The Royal Oak was sunk at anchor by a U-boat in Scapa Flow about 1.30 a.m. on October 14. It is still a matter for conjecture—Reuter. - 1,014 words
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149 1939-10-18 1 —REUTER. Outcome Of Berlin-Rome Talks Still Not Known AMSTERDAM, OCT. 17. .< V EIL OF MYSTERY STILL ENSHROUDS THE ITALO-GERMAN coWFRIS YTIONS WRITES THE BERLIN CORRESPONDENT OF THE WHO ADDS IT SEEMS CERTAIN THAT SIGNOR IS SERIOUSLY OWECTING TO CO-OPERATION WITH RUSSI A AGAINST—REUTER. - 149 words
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Article63 1939-10-18 1 —Reuter. Amsterdam, Oct. i~. .■bi air raid on the German harbour of Emden, a post in .V orth-East G ermany, is believed to have occurred this morning. Gunfire heard from the Dutch frontier was particularly heavy about ii a.m. and aircraft were St on zooming through.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article160 1939-10-18 1 .—Reuter. America Is Watchful New York. October 17 The Soviet has extended her designs to the Near East, according to diplomatic circles in Washington quoted by the New York- Times. The correspondent states that- through the medium of trade negotiations. Russia is said to be seeking.—Reuter. - 160 words
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390 1939-10-18 1 ’—B.O.W. Effectiveness Of Blockade Against Germany London, October 17. That it is the custom of German propaganda to run the hare to death can only’ be i epeat ed by the German accusations that Britain supplied gas to Poland, which is a sheer invention.’—B.O.W. - 390 words
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Article396 1939-10-18 1 Reuter. Statement ByPremier London, October 17. Mr. Chamberlain announced in the House cf Commons that an air raid occurred .at Scapa Flow today. The attack was made by four machines. Two bombs fell near the Iron Duke which sustained certain damage. No casualties occurred. —Reuter.Reuter. - 396 words
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Miscellaneous70 1939-10-18 1 LADY PRECIOUS STREAM Presents her compliments and requests the pleasure of your company at the THEATRE ROYAL On Friday, 3rd Nov., 1939 At 9 p.m. on the occasion of a gala performance by THE PENANG CHINESE AMATEUR PLAYERS in aid of THE MALAYA PATRIOTIC FUND The favour of a reply70 words
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385 1939-10-18 2 ADVANCING GERMAN FORCE BLOWIN UP BY LAND MINES French Counter-Attack And Re-Occupy All Positions Paris, October 17. Last night s French communique stated that the Germans Lad launched a st» eng attack on a sector East of the Mo- ‘lie and had captured—Reuter.; L—Reuter. - 385 words
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Article55 1939-10-18 2 .—Reuter. 32 Officers And Crew Landed In English Port London, Oct. 17. Thirty-two officers and members of the crew of the steamer, Sneaton, 3,600 tons, which was torpedoed by a submarine in the Atlantic on Saturday, were landed at a South Coast port. A fireman was killed when.—Reuter. - 55 words
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58 1939-10-18 2 .—Reuter. Two Engineers And 37 Workmen Arrested Paris, Oct. 17. The radio announces that the Gestapo arrested two engineers and 37 workmen following large-scale acts of sabotage at the Hermann Gearing iron-ore works at Erzberg which are the biggest in Germany. Two galleries in.—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article183 1939-10-18 2 y —Reuter. ALL CLEAR AFTER HALF AN HOUR London, Oct. 17 A*r raid warnings were sounded at Hull, Grimsby and Bridling- j ton shortly after 1 1 this morning. I The all clear was given half an hour later. No planes were seen. —Reuter. FIRTHy—Reuter. - 183 words
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Article36 1939-10-18 2 —Reuter. To Be Observed As I sual In U.S. Washington. October 17. President Roosevelt has issued a proclamation declaring that November 11 would be observed as usual in the United States as Armistice Day.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article34 1939-10-18 2 Reuter. Oslo, Oct. 17. A violent explosion was observed from the coast west of the Oksoey lighthouse. It is believed that a tanker was on fire following an explosion.—Reuter. - 34 words
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44 1939-10-18 2 SPLIT AMONG NAZI LEADERS ARMY CHIEFS —Reuter. Question Of Soviet Collaboration Kaunas, Oct. 17 According to a Berlin despatch, divergence of opinion arose at the last conference in Herr Hitler’s room between the Nazi leaders and Army chiefs concerning collaboration with the Soviet. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article154 1939-10-18 2 8.0 W. In Best Interests Of Britain Rugby, October 17. In broadcasts dircted on South America, the Germans have been attempting to create the impression that there is dissatisfaction in Great Britain regarding the Portuguese policy of neutrality. It is ev.-n alleged that Great Britain is scheming for. 8.0 W. - 154 words
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Article55 1939-10-18 2 Reuter. Activity In Kaffirs And Industrials London. October 17 On the Stock Exchange there was great activity in certain sections, especially Kaffirs and seme industrials. This was attributed to the confidence inspired b> the continued buoyancy of gilt-edged. Japanese bonds were strong on local. Continental and Far EasternReuter. - 55 words
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Article80 1939-10-18 2 —Reuter. American Public Opinion In Favour Of Repeal New York. October 16. The American Institute of Public Opinion following continuous surveys of public opinion on the arms embargo question reveals that the majority of voters of every national origin, except German, are in favour of repeal. From—Reuter. - 80 words
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244 1939-10-18 2 NEW AMBASSADOR’S MESSAGE TO LONDON London, October 17. GTHE Italian Radio hints that the new Italian Ambassador to London hears a message from the Duce, expressing the latter’s intention to establish a better equilibrium in the Balkans and the Danube Basin.—Reuter. —Reuter. SOVIET-TURKISH.—Reuter. - 244 words
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Article66 1939-10-18 2 r. Reuter. Contributing 15,000 Airmen To R.A.I'. London. October 17. Reaction to Col. Lindberg’s speech in Canada has taken the form of a new recruiting drive with the object of contributing 15.000 airmen to the Empty training scheme. More than half e number has already enrolled.r.—Reuter. - 66 words
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258 1939-10-18 2 Peace-Time Output Trebled: New Fleet Under Construction London, Oct. 17 Colossal is the only word to describe activity in Britain’s armament works and warship building yards a tour of which has just been completed by a Reuter representative. In one of the great steelworksr.—Reuter. - 258 words
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Article48 1939-10-18 2 63 Per Cent. Above P.W.L. On September 30 Rugby. October 17. The Ministry of Labour .announced that the official ccst cf living index it September 30 was 65 per cent above July 1914 level as compared with 55 per cent both at September 1, 1938.48 words
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Article64 1939-10-18 2 8.0. W. Former Editor As Advisor Rugby, October 17. Sir Walter Monckton. who became Director-General of the Press and Censorship Bureau when it ceased to form part of the Ministry of Information has appointed Mr. Walter Fish, a former editor of the Daily Mail as Honorary Press Advisor8.0. W. - 64 words
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Article122 1939-10-18 2 u.—Reuter. Protest By Municipal Council Shanghai, Oct. 17 The Municipal Council has appealed to the consular tody in connection with the unsatisfactory situation on extraSettlement roads.” The puppet Chinese policemen continue to duplicate Shanghai Municipal Police at traffic posts and still man sandbftg barricades cn Municipalu.—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article113 1939-10-18 2 8.0. W, Further Example Of Close Co-oneration Rugby. October 17. A further example of the close cooperation between British and French forces was instanced today by .a report from the “Observer” who states in an Agency message that in a remote harbour he saw grey-painted trawlers flying the8.0. W, - 113 words
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Article71 1939-10-18 2 .—8.0. W His Majesty Sends Congratulations Rugby, October 17. The King has sent a telegram of congratulation to King Carol, whose 46th birthday is the occasion of cordial references to himself and his country in newspapers here which sneak .appreciatively of his efforts to establish Rumanian neutrality.—8.0. W - 71 words
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Advertisement251 1939-10-18 2 RHEUMATISM GOT HIM 80-years-old Pianist is Relieved by Kruschen Although old age has not yet kept this man from hu occupation as a pianist, rheumatism did threaten to do I so recently. “Two years ago,” he writes, “I was suddenly taken with rheumatism, all down my left arm. I tried251 words
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Article1025 1939-10-18 3 Peon Charged With Cheating Sikh TALE OF CLERK WHO WON A 89,000 LOTTERY Kuala Lumpur. TTHE story of how a peon in the Labour Office had come to him some time in July and told that a clerk in his office had won a $9,00(71,025 words
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Article391 1939-10-18 3 Various Matters Of Interest Discussed Singapore. f party of Malay journalists who spent a day with the Malay Regiment on Saturday, visited Government House on Sunday afternoon, at the invitation of the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas. This was the first time that a group representative of391 words
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Article288 1939-10-18 3 India And War Madura Citizens’ Condemnation Madras. meeting was convened by K. R. Venkatarama Ayyar. Sanatanist leader to express loyalty to His Imperial Majesty the KingEmperor. De wan Bahadur C. Krishnan Nayar former Public Prosecutor presided. A resolution was passed “disassociating the mass of His Majesty’s288 words
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Article263 1939-10-18 3 I Reason For Changes Explained Why increased penalties and other amendments had to be made in the Food Control laws was explained by the Attor-ney-General, Mr. C. G. Howell in the Legislative Council on Monday. The amending ordinance was passed through all its stages on a263 words
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Article330 1939-10-18 3 Women Present In Colourful Sarees Singapore. r T'IIE pagal gymkhana held by the 4th. Battalion 19th. Hyderabad Regiment on Saturday provided fine entertainment for a civil and military gathering, which included Major-Gen. L.V. Bond, the General Officer Commanding, Malaya. The presence of Indian women in gorgeous330 words
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Article93 1939-10-18 3 Rawang Ceylonese Meeting Rawang. A public meeting of the Ceylonese, community in Ulu Selangor (South) was held at the Rawang Tamil School on Friday to organise collections for the Selangor Ceylonese Malaya Patriotic Fund and Mr. M. Pasupathipillai presided. He addressed the meeting stressing the importance of every93 words
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Article454 1939-10-18 3 Inquiry Into Mishap Opens At Tampin Se rem The serious Railway derailment at Gemas on May 29 this year, resulting in the death of the engine-driver, Mr. Fredericks, was recalled in the Tampin Court on Monday when the inquiry into the derailment opened before454 words
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Advertisement207 1939-10-18 3 x B|A *B *> 3 In PEARS’, the century-old transparent soap, always a symbol ol purity, is to-day the premier beauty accessory of lovely women the world over. Every day famous beauties refresh their complexions with Pears’ tonic action.” Follow this simple daily beauty care yourself. Feel the stimulating Pears’207 words
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Article887 1939-10-18 4 MAXIMUM PRICES FIXED 60 Cents For 100 Billets Of Thailand Firetvood 'T'HE Food Controller has fixed for the Straits Settlements maximum prices, wholesale and retail, for sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, sterilized milk, powdered milk, infant foods, white wheaten flour, Royal bakery flour, atta flour887 words
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Article2073 1939-10-18 4 Alleged Falsification Of Accounts STORY OF $lO,OOO BUSINESS 'T’UE defence stage was reached yesterday—but not concluded in the Penang Assize case in which an educated young Chinese. Toh Seang Khim, stands indicted on three charges of falsification of accounts while acting in the capacity2,073 words
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Article329 1939-10-18 4 Social Personal Mr. J. L. Milne has been appointed a director of Chimpul (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates and of Jasin <Malacca) Rubber Estates. The Hon. Lt.-Col. Cecil Rae and Mrs. Rae will leave for Australia shortly by air for a short holiday. Lt.-Col. C. C. Rae was recently discharged from the329 words
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Advertisement26 1939-10-18 4 TOOTH PASTE and POWDER II CONTAIN y <| dTteJ.}■ Call for demonstration or write for free catalogue. HENDRY’S 30 BISHOP 81. PEAANG I'iuOlsE 3<Ho K. LUMPUR SINGAPORE26 words
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Advertisement203 1939-10-18 4 a I®IJ M ANLWiiMeeAVtviiLic AVAILABLEtfjjKiR S. ALLY'S WHITE DOT If ft i fß' H 1 J |i M LIFETIME Jg tfiTliX BUTe y° u get WJUEW genuine LIFE- X 111 nl TTME— buy your WWW n a re P u 1 J able store. Guar 1 mlWn antees come and203 words
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Miscellaneous116 1939-10-18 4 MAJESTIC LAST 3 SHOW i TODAY TOMORROW 3.00 6.15 9.30 Opening With 3.00 p.m. Matinee The Hilarious Side-Splitting Seauel 3.00 p.m. Matinee At Reduced To “THERE’S ALWAYS A Q Prices 15. 30 A 50 (ts. WOMAN” MELVYN DOUGLAS A VIRGINIA HKO-RADIO’S Thrilling Out-Door BRUCT" Western GEORGE O’BRIEN in “THERE’S THAT116 words
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Miscellaneous112 1939-10-18 4 QUEEN'S o OPENING TODAY AT 6.15 9.t0 e Here’s Tops in Screen Entertainment >. A Hilarious Story About The Romantic t Adventures Of A MAN ABOUT TOWN” j. with Jack Benny Dorothy Lamour and t Edward Arnold. > 4 New Hit Songs You’ll! Soon Be i Humming! 4 I A112 words
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Article21 1939-10-18 5 BIKTII MARTIN.— On the 16th October to Peg, wife of Alfred Martin. G. H. Slot Co., Ltd., a son.21 words
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Article518 1939-10-18 5 nplIE long-expected German oi- fensive has apparently been launched but so far both attacks —the first on a four-mile front east of the Moselle and the second on a twenty-mile front to the east of Saar—have been comparatively tame, the enemy walking into the French traps.518 words
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Article57 1939-10-18 5 QUEEN’S CINEMA Jack Benny and Dorothy Lamour in “Man About Town.” 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA George O’Brien in “Painted Desert.” 3.00, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR CINEMA “A Fairy Dream” (Cantonese talkie). 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. ROYAL CINEMA “Hard To Get” with Dick Powell and57 words
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Article452 1939-10-18 5 Round The Camp Fire T HEAR that a favourite question in local messes today is: Why did Longfellow so carefully avoid writing little flower poems, thereby allowing Wordsworth to corner the market The truth is, Longfellow was no gardener, as the following little story clearly proves: ft452 words
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Article697 1939-10-18 5 W ednesday. Oct. iS. pT'HE latest French communiques I reporting successive German attacks to the Fast of Saar reveal a significant change in operations on the Western front. French outposts withdrew, as preI arranged, before the German attackhut when the enemy reached the line697 words
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Advertisement281 1939-10-18 5 f—■UMeD&GROUND on°M gwUj THE ONLY COFFEE PACKED IN MALAYA UNOER VACUUI PROCESS There is no container which protects w'mK J Na nq,kuala coffee flavour better than does Compare its flavour ’7^^—' that others y<> u j»' 11 on hnow wl, y LITTLES fc—.......-. E S COFFEE Is so definitely worth281 words
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Article, Illustration475 1939-10-18 6 Donates One Million Dollars To His Majesty’s Government T> EAFFIRMING the heartfelt gratitude and appreciation of his peoples for the peace and safety afforded them by the close tie which binds them to the British Empire, and expressing deep concern and sympathy for the great cause475 words
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Article102 1939-10-18 6 CYCLISTS ARMED WITH PISTOLS Singapore. A Chinese woman was robbed yesterday morning in broad daylight by three compatriots, all armed with pistols. It would appear that the victim, a Straits-born Chinese, was taking her son to school in a private ricsha when near the junction of102 words
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863 1939-10-18 6 FOUR MALAYS ON GRIEVOUS HURT CHARGE Great interest among local Malays and sportsmen is centred on a case which commenced before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Penang District Court yesterday when four Malays. Hashim bin Hashim, Ariffin bin Abdul Rahman, Abdul Rahim bin863 words
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Article160 1939-10-18 6 Falls Into Pit W hile Carrying Granite A distressing tragedy took place at a Tanjong Bungah quarry this morning, when an elderly Chinese woman, who was carrying a kandah. on either end of which was a basket of granite accidentally fell into a pit. The woman,160 words
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Article80 1939-10-18 6 Bail Extended To Accused The case against Tan Swee Tin, wellknown Penang Chinese, who was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of rubber and tin worth about $37,328.61 cents belonging to Benjamin Bendixson was postponed tor another four weeks, when it was brought up80 words
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Article190 1939-10-18 6 SLIGHT JUMP IN COST OF WHISKY The prices of most brands of cigarettes and whisky have risen substantially during the last few days. Whisky prices have jumped $2.30 a case, or 19 cents a bottle from October 9 while the prices of cigarettes have190 words
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62 1939-10-18 6 In connection with the appeal for warm clothing for evacuated children in England by Mr. G. E. Cator, Malayan Agent in London, which we published in our Monday’s issue. Mrs. A. M. Goodman will be glad to receive any gifts of warm clothing at the62 words
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333 1939-10-18 6 Large Gathering Attends Alor Star. The Hon. the British Adviser, Mr. J D. Hall, and Mrs. Hall were among the large and distinguished gathering at the opening of the Alor Star Branch of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd. at Jalan Raja. Alor Star.333 words
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143 1939-10-18 6 JT is notified that with effect from Jan. 1, 1940, the Govern- ment of Perak will guarantee for a period of three years, the minimum price of $2.50 per pikul for padi delivered to the Government Mills at Parit Bun tar, Bagan Serai143 words
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Advertisement311 1939-10-18 6 Priced Right 1 IGOLF CLUBS. A large selection of steel shafted woods and Irons always available. “Whitcombe de Luxe” Golf Clubs, fl “Tom Auchterlonie” Golf Clubs. V JL “Billy Burke” Golf Clubs. Spalding “Masterbilt” Golf Clubs. 1 and W “Enid Wilson” (Ladies) Golf B Clubs. I Prices from 8/50 to311 words
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Article203 1939-10-18 7 RUE.BEK Buyers Seller» Ayer Panas 1.35 1.45 Bassetts 52 J 57 Batu Lintangs 1.07 1.10 Bentas 1-05 1.10 Brogas 67 72| Indragiris 1.35 1.42| Kuala Sidims 2.40 2.50 Lunas 1.70 1.80 Malaka Pindas 1.25 1.35 Mentakabs 45 Pajams 1.90 2.00 Sungei Tukangs 1.05 1.10 Tapahs 1-90203 words
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Article207 1939-10-18 7 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers. Allenby 1.35 1.40 Amal. Malay 1.80 1.90 Ayer Panas 1.30 1.40 Broga 671 721 Kuala Sidim 2.40 2.60 ex Lunas 1.60 1.70 Mentakab 40 45 New Scudai 90 95 Sungei Bagan 1.35 1.45 Sungei Tukang 1.05 1.10 Temerloh 60 671 Ulu Benut 30207 words
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Article179 1939-10-18 7 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers A. Wengs 921 1.00 B. Selangors 1.55 1.621 Hitams 371 42j Hong Fatts 94 98 Jelebus 90 95 Johans 30 33 Katus 22/ 23/ K. Lanjuts 17/9 18/6 Kuchais 1.50 1.60 Kundangs 8/6 9/ Laruts 6/6 6/10led Lukuts 77 J 82 J Pungahs 18/6179 words
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Article233 1939-10-18 7 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS -j-IN Buyers Sellers Ampat 46 J* A Amalgamated 6 6 7 91 90/ Bangrm Batu Selangor I 55 1.60 Burma Malay 23/ 24 Hong Fatt 93 96 Jelebu 871 924 Kampong Kamunting 8 8 3 Kampong Lanjut 18 18 6 Katu Tin 21 6 22 6233 words
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Article290 1939-10-18 7 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers SellerAmpats 4/9 5/ A. Amalgamated 6/3 6,9 A. Hitams 21,9 22,9 Bangrins 20/6 21/3 Batu Selangors 1.55 1.58 Hong Fatts 95 97 Jelebus 90 95 Johans 32 34 Kamras 1/6 1 10 4 Kamuntings 9/ 9/6 K. Lanjuts 18/ 18 6 Kramats 11/ 11,6290 words
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1010 1939-10-18 7 Chairman Comments On Fine Growth Of Trees THE twenty-fourth annual ordinary general meeting of r shareholders of the Tuan Mee (Selangor) Rubber Co., I was held at the registered office of the company in Imperial B;. Building, Fort, Colombo, on Sept. 19. Mr. A. W.1,010 words
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Article101 1939-10-18 7 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). Penang. October 17. 1939. On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O D. 2/4 5 16 Private 3ms Documentary 2 4 17 32 On New York Demand 46 7/8 Canadian 51 11/16 On France Demand101 words
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Article70 1939-10-18 7 .—8.0. W. Total Now Amounts To £406,000 Rugby, October 1 7 Cash in banks to the credit of the Lord Mayor’s Red Cross and St. John Fund now amounts to £406,000, havit g received yesterday £l,OOO from the Cloth Workers’ Company. In addition numbers of gifts in.—8.0. W. - 70 words
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Article44 1939-10-18 7 Annual Celebation Cancelled At a recent committee meeting of the Perak St. Andrew Society, it was decided in view of the international situation, to cancel th e annual celebration which was to have been held on Saturday, November 25, 1939.44 words
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Article210 1939-10-18 7 Instructions To Sclanjio»* Delegates Kuala Li: At a recent meeting of the C* ating Committee of the Selangor i of the Malaya Patriotic Fund pi over by the British Resident nt ter’s office, Mrs. Fraser and t Mr. W. G. C. Blunn were a] delegates to210 words
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Advertisement823 1939-10-18 7 BANKS HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING T=j I' “VI CORPORATION I —I (Incorporated in tne Colony of Hong Kon- X Che liability of members is limited to t,n< I extent ana m manner prescribed tn jl fXHnance No. fl of 1829 of the Colony V I Head Office: HONG KONG.823 words
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Article616 1939-10-18 8 IMPERIAL AIR MAH. SKKVKKS It is notified for public information that IMPERIAL AIKW AYS AIR MAIL SERVICES are now available I for the conveyance, as far as the services extend, of airmail correspondence for ail countiies with which postal communications are maintained. The rates of postage are set616 words
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649 1939-10-18 8 To Be Effective During Wartime Singapore. “It is recognised that it would be impossible to go into all the possible circumstances which may arise in the intricate relations between landlords and tenants in a Bill of this kind, but we think that most things649 words
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Article200 1939-10-18 8 Sikhs On Robbery Charge Kua Lumpur. Refused bail on three occasions, twice by the magistrate and once by Mr. Justice Cussen, four Sikhs who are awaiting trial at the next Assizes on two charges of robbery and possession of stolen property, applied a fourth time200 words
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192 1939-10-18 8 Question Of Domicile Raised Singapore. When a divorce petition came before the Chief Justice, S.S., Sir Percy McElwaine, in the High Court on Monday, the domicile of th e respondent could not be proved, and the matter was adjourned sine die in order to go192 words
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Advertisement29 1939-10-18 8 Wjfe MADE INJRITISH MALAYA TOTAL NUMBER OF X A TRADE MARK OF EMPLOYEES IN MALAYA J 7 00 QUALITY SHOES KLANE SINGAPORE RUBBER SHOE FACTORY -.td. LEATHER SHOE FACTORY29 words
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Miscellaneous1216 1939-10-18 8 -T—--iMI B '-J X &U 9» m Bp m > >* v u .%9SM «£♦>••■ S&Sa B“ wp SB ,K < < y <•>,. j,, I£‘. TO-DAY l j SHORTWAVE STATIONS B. B. C. BROADCASTING FHANSMISSION—FIVE. NeWS In English from 6.4 U 9.35 a.in. (Local Time) Q’SB 9.51 Mc/s (31.551,216 words
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Miscellaneous639 1939-10-18 8 KWEIYANG XPSA 69.8 Mc. s <42.98 m.) 6.50 p.m. National Anthem: Band. 7.05 News reports in Chinese: Cmnese music. 7.50 Interval. 1.20 Mus<v. Talk; Fukien, Kwanvtung and Pe t pinv sones; Western Music. 2.2 U interval. 8.10 Caucus songs. ».20 Speeches Chinese music, Comments j on current events and time639 words
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WEEKLY INDIA PAGE
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Article390 1939-10-18 9 Need For Co-ordination Of Work Simla, Sept. 19. AT least 200,000 women die every year in India from causes arising from child-bearing. As regards children, in 1937, deaths of infants under one year of age accounted for 24.8 per cent of the total mortality at all ages,390 words
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Article211 1939-10-18 9 CALL TO DOCTORS Calcutta. A meeting of the Central Council of the Indian Medical Association was held recently at Calcutta when Dr. Bhupal Singh of Meerut was elected President of the Association for the ensuing year. Rao Bahadur Dr. T. S. Tirumurthi (Madras), Col. D.211 words
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Article1063 1939-10-18 9 Advice To Newly-for med Association Pudukottah. THE inaugural meeting of the Journalists’ Association, Pudukottah. was held at the local Town Hall, Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar, Advocate-General, Madras, presiding. Mr. K. Bashyam, Advocate, Madras, delivered an address. A large and distinguished gathering was present. At the outset, Mr.1,063 words
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Article40 1939-10-18 9 The marriage arranged between Lady Anne Hope and Lieut. P. H. J. Southby, K. N., A. D. C. to the Viceroy, is expected to take place at the Church of Redemption. New Delhi, on November 6.40 words
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Article217 1939-10-18 9 J Deputation Waits On Minister Madras. A deputation of the South Indian I Film Chamber of Commerce led by’ Mr. S. Satyamurti. M.L.A. (Central) waited on the hon. Dr. Subbaroyan. Minister for Law, in the Secretariat and submitted a memorandum. The memorandum inter alia asked217 words
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Article124 1939-10-18 9 Simla. It is understood that the Committee to investigate the question of the release of certain persons interned after the outbreak of war will consist of Sir Malcolm Darling (Piesident) and Mr. W. O. Wood. 0.8. E., Indian Police. They will be assisted by a military124 words
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289 1939-10-18 9 3lr. Satyamurthi’s Advice o Educated Unemployed Madras. a public meeting recently under the auspices of the Unemployed Federation, Thyagarayanagar, Mr. S. Satyamurthi, M. L. A. (Central), said it was the duty of any civilised Government to remove unemployment. He added that pending the289 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement217 1939-10-18 9 Mansfield Co., Ltd. Chartered Bank Building. Penang Tel. 1366. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay. Singapore Tel. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilies the arrival and departure dates of the «Ktnpany's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being main* talned to United Kingdom and French ports, also217 words
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Advertisement184 1939-10-18 9 P. &0., British India And Apcar Line. (Incorporated in England). Owing to the uncertainty regarding the actual date of arrival and departure of the Companies’ steal ers due to the outbreak of hostilities list of Sailings suspended for the time being. All vessels may call at any port on or184 words
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404 1939-10-18 10 Cheng Eng’s Three Goals For P.C.F.A. Io the I enang Chinese l ootball Association in a P.F A Cun tie played yesterday on the Victoria Green. P I>i h ame WaS fa,rly even,y contested in the first half in »h.ch there was no404 words
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Article100 1939-10-18 10 I 'lonese Indian Ladies Form Committee Teluk Anson. conwiittee of Ceylonese and Indian ol Teluk Anson has been formed with ja view to collect funds for the aya Patriotic Fund. 1 lie committee at present consists of following: Mrs. P. K. Bonney (Chai; 1 tn»;100 words
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Article210 1939-10-18 10 "’Painted Desert"’ At The Majestic Wet tern m. -’odrama at its best —swift, tioik-packed. suspense! ul, spiced with nance and llmed against backgrounds reodour sir-h is Faulted Desert meh opened at the Majestic last nieht. <i< »r ;< O’Brien s new starring vfhic’e in is to the210 words
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561 1939-10-18 10 —Reuter. Race Being Run In i Two Divisions London. October 17 Ihe following are the starters and nro- bable riders lor the Cambridgeshire run- 1 i ning at Newmarket tomorrow. Because of J the great number of entries, the \ace will ibe run in two d.vi>—Reuter. - 561 words
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Article90 1939-10-18 10 PENANG TEAM TO MEET SELANGOR An inter-State rugby match will be played between Penang and Selangor at Kuala Lumpur cn Saturday. October 21. The Penang team will be as follows: J. F. KEAY G. T. CAMERON L/Cpl. W. COLE I. H. WETHY G. D. A. LUNDON H. S.90 words
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613 1939-10-18 10 DINNER AT VIOLET CAFE On th» occasion of his departure on I fuilcu-h. Mr. W Gjodes' n. manaj gey ct East Asiatic And Ltd., was entertained to a farewell dinnei at the Violet Cafe, Wembley Park. i»y the staff. I I The613 words
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194 1939-10-18 10 Europeans To Meet i Rest J Ipoh Keen interest Ls being eimced in two iirtportant hockey fixtures which are to be played at Ipoh during forthcoming weekends. These games will serve as excellent practices for the State’s first important fixture, which is against Penang early194 words
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Article78 1939-10-18 10 Wednesday, Octoter 18: Championship Singles: E. C. Valberg vs. D. A. Campbell. Men’s Singles Handicap; (4-15) R E Capel vs (4-2) j. e. Vp.z Thursday October 19; Championship Singles: s. T. Stewart vs. Dr. S. L. Oehlers. Men’s Singles Handicap (Scr.) J. d. Scully vs. (-15) R.78 words
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Article100 1939-10-18 10 Offences I nder Food Laws Ipoh. Another batch of eight shopkeepers appeared before Mr. P.F.Y Radcliffe, in the ipoh First Magistrate’s Court, yesterday. on summons charges of fr.ilmg to display price lists of various foods whicn they sold. Three fruiters in I ?xa nana Street were each100 words
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Article665 1939-10-18 10 C. R. C. Win Thrilling Hockey Encounter A SOLITARY goal scored by Lim Keng Hock four minutes from the end enabled the Chinese Recreation Club to defeat the Penang Sports Club by that margin in a fast and thrilling game of hockey on665 words
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Article111 1939-10-18 10 To mark the opening of the Aspirant Agencies and the rest room of the Aspirants’ Association in the same premises, a vegetarian tea party was given at No. 55, Burmah Road, Penang. on Sunday evening. A convivial party sat down to what, as the President of111 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1939-10-18 10 NOTICE The retail prices of the following brands have been increased as indicated: From To cts. cts. Embassy Va. ***** 60 Glacier ***** 60 Gold Flake ***** 60 Player’s Med. ***** 60 F.T. ***** 60 Capstan de luxe 50s 60 75 Capstan Magnums 50s- 60 75 Churchman’s No. 1 50s-102 words
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Article347 1939-10-18 11 Van Breukelen’s Cracks Reveal Encouraging Form (Ry “EPSOM JEEP”) Ipoh, Today. lIEAVY rain fell at 6.30 and curtailed this morning's train- ing at the Ipoh race track. The majority of the candidates were confined to slow work on the sand track, the inner track347 words
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Article80 1939-10-18 11 WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 18. TIN: Penang $117.37 J Business done Buyers, no sellers Singapore $117.37 J RUBBER: Penang (Spot) 364 c Singapore (Spot) 364 c COPRA: Sundried $3.40 Black Pepper $9.50 TAPIOCA: Medium $3 25 Fair Seed $2.80 «ICEIndian Parboiled $6.25 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $7.70 No. 2 $780 words
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Article175 1939-10-18 11 Reuter. Could Not Poss Zone Occupied By French London. October*lB. The Get man attack on Monday took place on a front about seven kilometres after a preliminary bombardment against already evacuated positions, the enemy nowhere succeeding in passing beyond the zone which had been occupied by advancedReuter. - 175 words
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Article165 1939-10-18 11 —Reuter. Berlin. Oct. 18. It is announced that Hitler has promoted the Commander of the German submarine fleet Commodore Doentiz. to Rear-Admiral, for meritorious services in connection with the U-boat arm. The Commander of the U-Boat which sank the Royal Oak" has gone by air to see—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article349 1939-10-18 11 8500 Fine Imposed On Local Dealer For making a profit of $78.96 in three instances which formed the subject of charges preferred against him, Khaw Choon Lim, sole proprietor of L. C. Lim Co., had to pay a fine of $5OO. in default two months’ rigorous349 words
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Article829 1939-10-18 11 Federal Scheme Will Be Modified London, October 18. A White Paper has been issued, setting out the aims on the future Government of India in the light of the present war, the statement being in response to a Congress request which was recently issued to—8.0. W. - 829 words
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Article333 1939-10-18 11 BOW. British Admiralty To Ignore Stories Rugby, October 17. It is authoritatively stated that the British Admiralty has no intention of denying all false reports of British naval losses circulated in the German press and wireless. The loss of the .aircraft carrier, “Courageous”, and the battleship Royal’.. BOW. - 333 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement17 1939-10-18 11 fc MOTO# I fc' I 011 i REDUCES ENGINE WEAR REMOVES CARBON DEPOSIT WP S 22 P17 words
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Advertisement285 1939-10-18 11 TENDERS 3rd Bn. S. S. V. F. (PENANG PROVINCE WELLESLEY VOLUNTEER CORPS.) 1. Tenders will be received up to neon 31.10.39 at the Resident Councillor’s Office. Penang, from persons desirous cf contracting for: (a) Making up of Uniforms (consisting of Jackets, Trousers, Shorts, Shirts and Dtinggarees, etc.) (h) Supply of285 words
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Advertisement611 1939-10-18 11 Head Office) 216 Penan? Road. Penang. Phone 1477 1478 with extension* Telegrams: “Gazette" Penang. Rates of Subscription for Pinarg Gazette and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. Foreign Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4.00 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 12.00 Half-Year! 1 15.00 18.00 24.00 Yearly 30 00 36.00 48.00 SUNDAY GAZETTE611 words
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