Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 October 1940
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Title Section22 1940-10-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY 0 252. Vol. XCVIII. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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239 1940-10-22 1 Petain's Change Of Tone GENERALS DISTRUST NAZI INTENTIONS Zurich, October 22. Pro-British feeling in Fra nee is gaining ground daily despite the Oran and Dakar incidents, writes a “prominent political personality” in the “Basie National Zeitung.” Most F rench people, says the writer, listening5.—Reuter. - 239 words
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1130 1940-10-22 1 London, Oct. 22. jyjß. CHURCHILL in his personal broadcast to the French people last night made a confident prediction. “IN 1940,” HE SAID, “WE HAVE COMMAND OF THE SEA. IN 1941, WE SHALL HAVE COMMAND OF THE AIR.” “He was terrific-’’ one—BOW. - 1,130 words
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Article420 1940-10-22 1 —Reuter. Chicago, Oct. 22. experience has taught us that to try to appease totalitarian dictators is useless. IFe don’t intend to try," declared Mr. ll’illiam Fullit, former United States .Ambassador to France, speaking at a meeting of the Council of Foreign Relations here last night.”—Reuter. - 420 words
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109 1940-10-22 1 More Planes Today ,—Reuter. London, October 22. rpHERE are more planes in Great Britain of every operation--1 al type ready for immediate service today than theie were two months ago. This statement Lord Beaverbrook made to pressmen today, the estimate making allowance for,—Reuter. - 109 words
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116 1940-10-22 1 —Reuter. German Threats In Belgium Ami France London. October 21. Further threats of punishment extending to the death penalty have been mad by the German military commander in Belgium and Northern France for har bouring British subjects. The announcer over the Brussels radio declared that•.—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article140 1940-10-22 1 —Reuter. Soviet-Japanese Relations Tokio, October 22. Japan's future relations with the Soviet Government would depend on developments after the arrival of General Yoshitsuga Tatekawa, the new Japanese Ambassador to the Soviet in Moscow, it was intimated by Mr. Suina, Foreign Office spokeman at a press conference yesterday. He—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article189 1940-10-22 1 ‘.—Reuter. Washington, October 22. O official information is yet available here concerning the efforts Japan is making to secure oil supplies from the Dutch East Indies, but the return to Tokio of Mr. Kobayashi, the special Japanese envoy in Batavia, is taken generally as anindication that‘.—Reuter. - 189 words
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Article56 1940-10-22 1 t Reuter. Decision Of Egyptian Government Cairo, October 22. A number of Italian "judges in mixed courts of Egypt who were on holiday in Italy before their country entered the war and whose leave expired on September 15 will be replaced by Egyptian judges followingt Reuter. - 56 words
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Article289 1940-10-22 1 LONDON, OCTOBER rpHE R.A.F. LAST NIGHT OPERATED AT BOTH ENDS—AND IN THE MIDDLE—OF THE-ROME AXIS. SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH TWO RAIDS ON BERLIN EXTENDING OVER SIX HOURS. BRITISH BOMBERS WERE LAUNCHING HIGH EXPLOSIVE BOMBS UPON ITALIAN MOTOR CAR AND AEROPLANE REGIONS AND STEEL v WORKS. .—Reuter..—Reuter. - 289 words
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Article55 1940-10-22 1 irteresting documents were seized. —Reuter. Vichy, Oct. 21. Five people have been arrested and seventy others are to be interned following the searching of 129 houses belonging tj "principal French military Communists” io the Loire Department, says the Havas Agency which adds that a lot of veryirteresting documents were seized.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article, Illustration82 1940-10-22 1 rpHE Red Cross of Lorraine —the flag of St. Joan of Arc in her fight to free France five centuries ago—has been adopted by General de Gaulle as the emblem for his forces, in addition to the French National Flag. Vice-Admiral Muselier, commanding the Free French Navy82 words
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Article59 1940-10-22 1 —Reuter. Countrside Covered With Molton Lava Dar-es-Salaam, October 21. The sudden eruption of the volcano, Oldonyo Lengai, or “Mountain of God’’ in the Northern Province of Tanganyika has covered the countryside for thiity miles round with molten lava and ashes. Many cattle have been killed but—Reuter. - 59 words
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Advertisement13 1940-10-22 1 COW GATE tar for North Malaya <t Penang:— DISPENSARY LTD.. Penang and Ipon.13 words
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Advertisement273 1940-10-22 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE i 4 I Agents for North Malaya A GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY Afß, Penang and Ipoh. SCIENCE WINS It is a well established fact that millions of dollars are expended annually in repairing-the damage done by Termites or White Ants as they are commonly called. In a273 words
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301 1940-10-22 2 R.A.F. SWOOPS DOWN ON NAZI CAPITAL Daring Raid In Face Of Heavy Gunfire Stockholm, Oct. 21. Displaying great daring in face of heavy gunfire, British R.A.F. pilots turned a Berlin district into a blazing inferno during a big raid on the capital last nigjht.i.—Reuter. - 301 words
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Article97 1940-10-22 2 7.— 80 W. 8.8. C. Reproduction Arrangements Rugby, Oct. 21 The Prime Minister will broadcast in English and French at 19.30 GMT on October 21 on GSD. GSI, GSC, GRY. Reproduction of the French broadcast on October 21 at 23 45 GMT on GSD and GSC.7.—80 W. - 97 words
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Article129 1940-10-22 2 —Reuter. London, October 21, “We must have no illusion as to the danger of the threat behind Hitler’s drive to the east”, declared Ix>rd Lloyd, speaking in Glasgow. He added: "If the Italians aided by German air power were to succeed, our conti-oi of the Mediterranean'—Reuter. - 129 words
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457 1940-10-22 2 Berlin, October 51. j. The German Air Force is note favouring more and mote substratosphere in its daylight air war over Britain, says Rdlph Walling, Reuter’s air correspondent. This is another sequel to the failure of day bomber squadrons to penetrate the defences ofJ.—Reuter. - 457 words
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Article100 1940-10-22 2 s.—Reuter. Mr. Morrison’s Attempt To Abolish Q nenes London. Oct. 21 An attempt is to be made by Mr. Herbert Morrison to abolish the peculiarly English system of the queue as applied to air raid shelters used for sleeping in. Mr. Morrison announced that hes.—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article, Illustration655 1940-10-22 2 Polish Tribute To Great British Stand London, October 21. A high tribute to the marvellous stand against aerial invaders in the great battle of London was paid by General Sikorski, Polish Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief, in a special broadcast to the English people. He. said:—8.0. W. - 655 words
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Article258 1940-10-22 2 •—Reuter. Delay Action Bomb Falls In Vicinity London. Oct. 21 The United States Embassy was damaged during recent air raids on London. A delayed action bomb fell near the Embassy and exploded later. Several windows were broken but all members of the night staff on dutv•—Reuter. - 258 words
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Article219 1940-10-22 2 Th ree More Categories To Be Released Rugby, October 21 The Home Secretary’ has added three new categories to the official list of those Germans and Austrians eligible for release from internment. They are. first, persons of eminent distinction who have made an outstanding contribution to art, science,219 words
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Article37 1940-10-22 2 .—Reuter. Moscow. October 21. The retiring Japanese Ambassador Mr. Togo, has left for Tokio. He was seen off by members of the Diplomatic Corps, including the American, German. Italian and Turkish Ambassadors. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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306 1940-10-22 2 —Reuter. London, Oct 21 Four months of the Italian h made it clear to our friends and to the enemy that the conn the Mediterranean waters, w tral and Estate, is held by out deciares the “Daily Telegraph tonal. Mr. Churchill, the “Telec: made—Reuter. - 306 words
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Article215 1940-10-22 2 .—Reuter Benefit From Arrival Of British Troops Cairo, October 21. During the past five months, railway revenue in Egypt has increased by £239,000 and harbour dues by £172,000 because of the arrival of troops and var material from the British Empire. Figures such as these not only.—Reuter - 215 words
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257 1940-10-22 2 DOUBLE AXIS PRESSL OX YUGOSLAVIA London, October G The thin end of the wedge for increased Ge.rman influence coindicated by the new commercial agreement between Germany slavia. iD( j Jugoslavia is evidently feeling th* double pressure of Gerin.» Italy and is tryingReuter. - 257 words
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Advertisement205 1940-10-22 2 AVOID f BLEMISHED ./i SKIN giliia HP v this ISgS 2’PURPOSE SOAP X Gives 2? f the skin f as eream. I l l J renders rough loMorougAl shln smoolh I ffik-’ V Antiseptic! andsuppieas 2 Cleonsiiig velvet. J Luok at your skin. Is ii dry, harsh and rough is205 words
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Article341 1940-10-22 3 25/o Goodt 50 o Mediocre* 25% Rubbish London. a HIGH R.A.F. officer recently rated the Italian Air Force “25 per cent, good, 50 per cent, mediocre, and 25 per cent, rubbish.” He added: "They can't manufacture synthetic courage. The Italian machines were not as manoeuvrable as341 words
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Article243 1940-10-22 3 People Live In Constant Fear Cairo. HIS is supposed to be unoccupied France, but the hand of Germany is everywhere,” a woman wrote from unoccupied France. It was sent to a friend in Egypt. Tiie letter says: “We live constantly under the threat of the243 words
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Article82 1940-10-22 3 FESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1940. mail departures Latest Time of Posting MAILS Is for Java, •'■them Sumatra >y air from 8 a.m. Wednesday 23rd inst. -is for Ipoh, iala Lumpur, 1.30 pLm. Wednesday 23rd inst. KFA( e mails s for Sumatra 4 p.m. Tuesday 22nd inst. MAIL arrivals mails82 words
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Article525 1940-10-22 3 THE D UCHESS OF KENT Busily Engaged Doing War Work London. day, her public engagements permitting, that elegant figure, the Duchess of Kent, is seen stepping out across country from Coppins to the Red Cross depot nearby. The Duchess, like all her friends, is busily engaged in war work. Friendly525 words
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Article1484 1940-10-22 3 Maurice Fagence - By Maurice Fagence and despair filled the British destroyer when it was realised that the shells were falling short of the Italian cruiser, now almost bursting her turbines in a frenzied effort to escape. Mussolini had been wise. He knew what sort of fight1,484 words
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Advertisement488 1940-10-22 3 Experts and users Acclaim it IncredibleWritingEdse— Vacumatic is g tipped with rare silken-smooth Osmi- J ridium point. Twice as costly as or- g f J dinary Iridium. Glides on paper. f H= f Parker f Vacumatic Pena Read why this t ma^ edwit J h,h /X' Blue Diamond on the488 words
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Miscellaneous35 1940-10-22 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert. Wilkinson I T tp wifit n i > frd .1 MX —II B fcg-X z \Z\ j fC I: XI ijcHßawiw’ 1 L •J’ 4 c “I WANT THAT ONE!’’ Jg35 words
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3370 1940-10-22 4 Keeping Records For Special “Victory Number” COMPULSORY TEACHING OF SCIENCE “QCIENCE is now compulsory and in a short time the last •3 of the small band of non-science boys will have left, and from then on every boy passing through the Free School3,370 words
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Article1079 1940-10-22 4 Following are the prize-winners for 1940: Hutchings Scholarship: Tan Ah Fee. Govt. Senior Scholarships: Ist Joseph E. Isaac (Whole Yeari, 2nd Yeoh Cheang Hin (Jan.—May), Teoh Beng Eang 'June onwards), 3rd Syed Mohammad b. Syed Alwi*Alhady (Jan. —May). Cheah Biang Kung (June onwards). Govt. Junior Scholarships:1,079 words
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Advertisement149 1940-10-22 4 w Goodyear can give you all these outstanding features of the DE LUXE ALL-WEATHER K-jjP ALL-WEATHER CENTER TRACTION proved |I; j j safest for a quarter century, on any road. i I LONG NON-SKID MILEAGE flat, thick tread wide riding ribs more rubber on the road. QUICK STOPPING AND STARTING149 words
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Advertisement90 1940-10-22 4 MHH(WWV99H| yAjriffTylk/Vwj bHH y The new NACET De Luxe f tta q—• rrp i Blade has been introduced IIL 1! to carry on the tradition of perfect’ shaving established by that great favourite, the ill)Lb LLIUXkL, J popular NACET Blade. But made i gl a n o_J this time with90 words
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1543 1940-10-22 5 OR. 001 KEE WAN’S ADDRESS TO FREE SCHOOL toUAT, drink and be wary—and thereby enjoy good health,” was the advice given by Dr. Ooi Kee Wan, speaking to Penang Free School boys yesterday as representative of the Old Frees’ Association, on the1,543 words
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Article124 1940-10-22 5 The Harts To Spend Holidays In N. Zealand Kuala Kangsax. Mr. T. M. Hart. Assistant District Officer. Kuala Kangsax the well-known Malayan cricketer will be proceeding on six months leave during the first week of November. Mr. Mrs. Hart and their two children have i.lanned to124 words
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Article199 1940-10-22 5 Heart Attack Believed To Be Cause Kuala Kangsar. The dead bedy of a Chinese seated on a stool opposite a table confronted the police when they entered a hut on a piece of land in a kampong near Mannong on Sunday evening. The discovery was199 words
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611 1940-10-22 5 ORGANISER STRESSES URGENT NEED OF FUNDS Butterworth. The inaugural meeting of the general committee of the Province Wellesley section of the Poppy Day Fund was held at the District Office. Butterworth, on Wednesday, October 16. at 5.30 p.m. with Mrs. A. C. Baxter, the Hon.611 words
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Article565 1940-10-22 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. W. G. A. Morrison has been reappointed to be a member of the Rural Board, Labuan. Mr. E. J. Strugnell, State Forest Officer, Negri Sembilan, has gone home on leave. Mr. A. E. Coope, M.C.S., has been appointed to be a Police Magistrate for Singapore, Penang and565 words
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Advertisement34 1940-10-22 5 TAJ MAHAL A DREAM IN MARBLE. L A IT SEEMS TO FLOAT IN Q A S 5 [fl d&fi i. 3 I THE AIR WHEN SEEN —a jAk -ft- i BY I NEW WORLD34 words
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Advertisement269 1940-10-22 5 LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT FUN FROLIC PARK TUESDAY, 22nd OCTOBER 1940 NOORAN OPERA: “PULAU KATAK MELINDONG PANGKOR” Part 1. Supported by beautiful chorines in latest extra turns. CANTONESE OPERA: “HUAN KUN LIN” With Miss Siew Lan Hiong and Cheang Yoke Thong, the two brilliant stars with a world-wide reputation. PEONY OPERA:269 words
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Miscellaneous11 1940-10-22 5 -W- OPENS MODAY—--3 S hairs Daily At 3; 6.15 9.30 p.m.11 words
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Miscellaneous74 1940-10-22 5 MAJESTIC STARTS TODAY 3.00. 6.30 9.30 The First Big Chinese Historical Drama To Be Made From The Famous “Sam Kok” Stories “KUAN KONG” With English Sub-Titles The most expensive and the most spectacular production ever made SEE Magnificent Settings and Gorgeous Costumes of the Period SEE The Battle for the74 words
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Miscellaneous70 1940-10-22 5 niR-conoi ti qneo 'jS OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS BLAZING ACTION! BURNING ADVENTURE! THE FIRST SIX THRILLING CHAPTERS OF UNIVERSAL’S SPINE-CHILLING SERIAL! jnßggdb ■fjft w W ■lln |M K J /•< 11 e 111l 1 I STRANGE SIGHTS’. WEIRD HAPPENINGS! SEE MEN DISAPPEAR INTO THIN AIR! A HUMAN-LIKE MONSTER ROBOT! A70 words
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Miscellaneous90 1940-10-22 5 QUEEN’S [TODAY Fior 1 Day Only 3 p.m., 6.30 9.30 A Great Chinese Action Picture ‘SUMHORTOU’ Action Thrills Excitement. TOMORROW 3 Shows At 3 6.15 9-30 London’s Famous Comedian Is Here DUGGIE WAKEFIELD in ‘SPY FOR A DAY’ You’ll Laugh and Laugh Till Y’our Sides Ache BECAUSE OF THIS MAN90 words
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Article23 1940-10-22 6 BIRTH At 17 Pangkor Road, Penang, to Mrs. Lee Soon Kow (Nee Teng Lily) last night a daughter. Both are well.23 words
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Article436 1940-10-22 6 rpilE Resident Councillor’s speech to the boys of the Penang Free» School yesterday is, we think, a masterpiece of simplicity. There is no literary flourish, no recourse to phrases which are above the ordinary schoolboy. The reference to the possibility of war coming to Penang is436 words
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Article142 1940-10-22 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA “Kuan Kong” (Chinese picture) 3, 6.30 and 9 30 p m. KMX CINEMA George Raft and Joan Bennett in “The House Across the Bay” 3, 6 15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “Sum Hoi 1 Tou” (Chinese picture) 3, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. ODEON CINEMA142 words
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Article451 1940-10-22 6 For A Gentle “Snooze” r |’HE other afternoon when the weather was rather warm and sultry I felt in the mood for a slight SNOOZE—not BOOZE,— and was about to doze off when my little niece came bounding m.o the room, shouting “I hea’d a very good451 words
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Article629 1940-10-22 6 Tuesday, October 22. 46jV T OW in 1940, in spite of 1 occasional losses we have, as ever, command of the seas. In 1941 we shall have command of the air.” This confident declaration was made by Mr. Churchill in a personal broadcast last629 words
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Advertisement143 1940-10-22 6 Ride a RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE The World's Finest Cycle Value LU ■1 ilcZ'X 'i lJkw r w i iSr |IW 1 wk'\ 1 V 1A 'I II Jj Agents in Penang SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY, 2««, CARNARVON STREET, PENANG Sole Agent* ROBINSON CO., LTD SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR THERMOS ICY-HOT SETS!143 words
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Advertisement37 1940-10-22 6 VAW/AY.WJ' KNOWN THE WORLD OVER THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in the markets AND need no further Recommendation. :o: Fresh Stocks Received regularly by SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, A Kuala Lumjn’r ,-.w,.w.w-w«37 words
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Advertisement32 1940-10-22 6 wS' 1 HE (nulft ROHfH aUMf» w«bs| 5 29. TANJONG BUNGAH R’ PENANfcj For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phon» 4121. a /ztnIII res-32 words
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558 1940-10-22 7 Gifts Of Money To Officials p > Kuala Lumpur. j£XCEI T tor the Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer and Mr. D. Farquharson, the Commission to enquire into allegations of corruption m the Mmes Department was in full session when it met in public yesterday morning558 words
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Article38 1940-10-22 7 MR. G. HAWKINS, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE LOCAL DEFENCE CORPS, PENANG. NOTIFIES THAT ENROLLING MEMBERS SHOULD ATTEND AT THE VOLUNTEER DRILL HALL TOMORROW EVENING AT 5.30 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SWEARING-IN.38 words
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Article156 1940-10-22 7 higher wages mean DEARER SHOES dispute over wages following cobblers employed in Penang shoe-making establishments n strike last week was settled at •eting held before Mr. N. Grice, “rotector of Chinese, at the Pro- orate yesterday. ■aether about 409 cobblers went on ast Wednesday, when their156 words
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Article110 1940-10-22 7 Reven ti e From Invested Surplus I he Rajah of Sarawak has approved the recommendation made by the Committee of Administration that all revenue derived from invested surplus funds as from July I, 1940, and for the duration of the war, be contributed to the Imperial Government110 words
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221 1940-10-22 7 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,416,430.40, comprising Penang $917,075.14 and Perak $499,355 26. Only $33 were received yesterday, $3O in Pe-, rak and $3 in Penang. A War Fund drive has been, started Ly; Kedah Chinese this month and contnbu- tions221 words
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Article275 1940-10-22 7 WOMAN AND CHILD ALSO ATTACKED Parit Buntar. A kampong known as “Parit Telok Peai,” about a mile from the public road, in the vicinity of Kuala Kurau, Parit Buntar was the scene of a tragedy, when a Malay after allegedly murdering a Chinese and injuring275 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-10-22 7 THE AUXILIARY FIRE SERVICE MECHANICS CLASS UNDER SECTION OFFICER MR. S. A. PARKER, UNDERGOING MECHANICAL TRAINING AT MESSRS. VVEARNE BROTHERS’ WORKSHOP27 words
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194 1940-10-22 7 —Reuter. Pleasant Memories Of Stay In Malaya Singapore. 'T'HE warmth of the welcome accorded them on every hand 1 had touched them deeply anti they were carrying away very pleasant memories of a happy stay in Malaya, said His Excellency Captain Luang Dhamrong—Reuter. - 194 words
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Article48 1940-10-22 7 Today at the Esplanade from 6 p m. to 7.30 p.m, March Mons Calpe Barwood Overture Napoleon Bilton Selection Russian Folk. Songs Higgs Waltz Confidence Robinson Selection The Rose Of England Hume Intermezzo An Angel’s Song Sammons Fox Trot I’ve Got A Pocketful Of Dreams Monaco48 words
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Article117 1940-10-22 7 To the Editor "Pinang Gazette.”) Sir, Slay I crave a little space in your esteemed paper to ask, in view of the rumoured boycott by the local Chinese of a certain Wayang in town because of its Formosan origin, as to whether in the event of China117 words
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Article77 1940-10-22 7 A seventeen-year-old Chinese girl, living with her parents in Cecil Street was reported missing from her home yesterday. The girl, Miss Tnean Peng On, was last seen in her house at 7.30 on the previous night. She had already taken her dinner. She later left the house77 words
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Article67 1940-10-22 7 A charge of theft of a salt-fish valued 45 cents was preferred against Han Yong yesterday before Mr. Lim Koon Teck, Penang Third Magistrate. The accused, who was alleged to have committed the offence about 8.10 a.m. on October 19 at the five-foot way of 53,67 words
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Article57 1940-10-22 7 Tonight’s Broadcast By Dr. T. H. Silcock “Free Trade and A Free Pon” is the title of a talk to be' given tonight by Dr. T. 11. Silcock from the Singapore Station at 7.10 p.m. This is the fourth taik in the eries “Presenting57 words
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Article357 1940-10-22 7 Pilot Officer Meets Parents Singapore. The war has brought about many surprise re-unions among families and people who have not seen each other for many years. I In some cases brothers who last saw each other when they were “tots” in school have met under357 words
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104 1940-10-22 7 §500,000 TAKEN UP LAST MONTH A regular and consistent sale of war savings certificates has continued in Singapore and Penang over the past few weeks, it is stated, since the closing of the war loans. There has been increasing consciousness among the working class people104 words
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Article103 1940-10-22 7 Resident Voices Appreciation For some weeks there has heen a public loudspeaker in Kampong Siglap, Singapore, and evidently it is appreciated, for a resident of the kampong has written the following letter to the authorities responsible for the public address system: “We, the inhabitants of Kampong103 words
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Article65 1940-10-22 7 A party of Chinese today went into a shop in Chulia Street, which deals in ironware and proceeded to destroy the goods on display. The men accused the proprietor of dealing in Japanese goods. Damage to the value of about $25 was caused. Following a report65 words
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Advertisement137 1940-10-22 7 /OiS SUPREME ''¥s£ fIK ln the Sunday Despatch |r 'W&> C--/'-Ulkk Bonny Baby Competition t jlß>' Jw 1934, open to all comers 10 babies out of the final l2 were fed on COW i' GATE v Ok Here are three including ,< the rst prize-winner.’ jj| Could there be a137 words
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Article72 1940-10-22 8 Penang October 21, 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 New York Demand 47 5/32 Montreal Demand 51 29/32 Batavia Demand 88 13/16 Calcutta. Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 Shanghai Demand 14 7/16 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand72 words
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Article34 1940-10-22 8 Mine returns for 6 months ended Sept 30, 1940. Apl./June July/Sept. Cubic yards, treated *****0 *****0 Ore recovered—piculs 171 390 Loss for 3 months (approx) $lB,OOO Profit for 3 months. Upprox) lsoo34 words
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Article14 1940-10-22 8 Outout for th. first half of 00t0b,.,. /940, amounted to 230 piculs.14 words
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Article14 1940-10-22 8 Dredge No. 2 resumed operations at 9.35 a.m. on October 13, 1940.14 words
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Article461 1940-10-22 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 22nd October, 1940. Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/1$ 3/4$ 5/0 Austral Amal 4/10$ 5/1$ £1 Austral Malay 33/6 35/6 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/3 18/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.80 0.85 £1 Bangrin Tin 15/0 16/0 $1461 words
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Article237 1940-10-22 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.02$ I.o7sex Alor GajUh 0.85 0.90 Amal. Malay 1.65 1.75 Ayer Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.10 1.15 Ayer Panas 102 J 1.07$ Bassett 0.40 0.43 Batu Lin tang 1.05 1.08 Bedford 0.82 J 0.87$ Bente *95 1.00 Borelll 1.30 1.40 Broga 0.53 0.56 Brunei237 words
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Article334 1940-10-22 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N. Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1. 7 5 1.95 2 Alex Brick 74% Prefs 2.10 2.20 5 B. M. T. 7.40 7.60 £5 Chartered Bank £7 £7| £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 17/0 17/6 £1 Con. T. S.334 words
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Article132 1940-10-22 8 Dividend Payable Books Close MINING. Cl.mderiang 10% Final L.T. 31 10.40 Hongkong )25% Int L.T. 2‘».10.40 Idris Hydraulic 24% L.T. 29.10.40 Klang River 74% 25.10.40 21.1C.40 Larut 6d 23.10.40 14.10.40 Pengkalen Ords 3d. L.T. 26.10.40 Pengkalen Prefs. 6d L.T 26.10.40 Petalin S 20% Int. 31 10.40132 words
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Article1415 1940-10-22 8 Increasing Industrial Output Canada exports to Britain wheat and flour, timber, woodpulp, newsprint, a wide range of minerals including nickel and cobalt, fruits and fish. Australia ships v aol, meat wheat and sugar; New Zea1L _d sends frozen mutton and wool. India exports tea, cotton1,415 words
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Article214 1940-10-22 8 BOUSTEAD CO., LIMITED The Rubber Sales Department Penang, October 16. During the last week the demand for lower grades has continued and there is still a shortage of these types for nearby shipment. There has been very little business done in Standard Sheet but the price has been maintained and214 words
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Article124 1940-10-22 8 Yesterday’s Close Previous!? TIN: LONDON: £257. 15. 0. £258. 10 0 Spot £260. 0. 0. £259 10. 0 “Forward” SINGAPORE: “Spot” $132.75 $132.50 Business done i tons Buyers, No Selleis PENANG: "Spot” RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 34d H U l6« Forward- J u 13|16d Tone steady SINGAPORE: “Spot” 38124 words
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Article391 1940-10-22 8 Report Of I’he Directors The profit for the year ended March 31, 1940 amounted to £52,791 7a, 9d. and the balance brought forward from the previous year was £3.786 12s. sd. From this sum has been deducted. Debenture interest £12.601. interim dividend of 25% paid March391 words
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Advertisement139 1940-10-22 8 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. '/Incorporated in British India) Head Office: “United India Buildings,” Esplanade, Madras. 'Branches: Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Pudukottah, Devacottah, Cannanore and Coimbatore. Anthortaert Capital Rs. 50,00,000 laaued and Subscribed Capital Rs- 25,00,000 Paid up Capital Rs. 12,50,000 Current and fixed deposits received, an terms139 words
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Article217 1940-10-22 9 Hendon Woman Now Interned Mrs. Josephine Harvey, forty-three-year-old German-born ex-president of the Hendon Division of the British Red Cross, and her English husband, Mr. E. A. Harvey, have been interned under Section 188 of the Defence Regulations. Mrs. Harvey is in Holloway Jail and Mr.217 words
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Article41 1940-10-22 9 Stockholm. A Sou’-Wester recently drove a new batch of British barrage balloons to Sweden. Planes shot down some and others became anchored, but not before electric lines were damaged. In several places, train services were interrupted.41 words
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Miscellaneous2403 1940-10-22 9 Bh"" >' W yrr’y" naa Rangoon Mis I XYO 6.01 ■■B XYO J.-ia mc/s ib6 y W I t o’-' P-m. Indian Besson Recorded programme/. 7.05 English Session iße- corded Programme). 820 Burmese News and Market Quotations. 9.35 Recorded Programme. 10.00 News. 10.15 Xecorded Programme. 11.05 Dance Programme Wnv A2,403 words
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Miscellaneous222 1940-10-22 9 11.50 a.m. Announcement of programmes—News in English. 12.05 p.m. News commentary in English. 12.10 Topical News report in Japanese. 12.20 Topical News report in French. 12.30 War songs. 12.35 News in Chinese. 12.45 News Commentary in Chinese. 12.50 News in Chinese (Shanghai dialect). 1.00 Important news in Chinese (Cantonese). 1.05222 words
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Article475 1940-10-22 10 Extensive Operations By Air As Far As Northern Italy London, Oct. 21 The R.A.F. carried out extensive operations ranging from Berlin to Northern Italy last night, according to another Air Ministry communique. Targets were attacked in both these areas as well as in other parts'—Reuter. - 475 words
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Article145 1940-10-22 10 —Reuter. Axis Now Facing Difficult Task New York. Oct. 21 The turning point in the war when the Axis powers will begin to feel the weight of British pressure is seen by the Cleveland "Plain Dealer” to be imminent. It says: "News filtering daily through’’—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article70 1940-10-22 10 Reuter. Colonel Knox’s Message To Service Men Washington, October 21. Colonel Knox. Secretary of Navy, in a special Navy Day message urges Service men to keep the United States Navy strong, efficient and ready “in this serious time in the nation’s history”. The outspoken aim ofReuter. - 70 words
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Article35 1940-10-22 10 i.—Reuter. London. Oct. 21. Mr. MacDonald, Minister of Health, has requested the local authorities in the reception areas to use compulsory powers for Filleting air raid refugees from London.— Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 35 words
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821 1940-10-22 10 NO CASUALTIES IN SAUDI ARABIA BAHREIN Mussolini Breaks Promise And Violates Neutral Zone Cairo, Oct. 21 Kalian aircraft bombed two independent Moslem States—Saudi Arabia and the little island of Bahrein —in the Persian Gulf. They flew over the Holy Land near the city—Reuter. - 821 words
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316 1940-10-22 10 i.—Reuter. Attempts To Drive Off Traffic Lashio, Oct. 21 Further Japanese attempts to drive off traffic from the Burma road are reported from Chinese sources. It is stated that the Japanese have bombed Paoshan and damaged Mekong Bridge. Japanese naval aircraft again bombed thei.—Reuter. - 316 words
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Article152 1940-10-22 10 —Reuter. Negotiations Vi ith Dutch Continuing Batavia. Oct. 21. The Netherlands and Japanese delegations have Issued the following official communique: “As they could no longer dispense with his valuable services in the Cabinet, especially in view of the coming session of the Imperial Diet the—Reuter. - 152 words
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Article74 1940-10-22 10 >. —Reuter. Successful British Attack In Kassala Area Cairo, October 21. Successful action in Sudan is announced in a British Headquarters communique issued nn Sunday night. It says that in Sudan one of our mechanised units fought a successful ■action on October 19 at Feteb in the>.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article53 1940-10-22 10 —Reuter. German Pentration Reports Bucharest, October 20. Two more official denials were given here tonight concerning German penetration into Rumania. Reports published abroad that a German division had arrived at the oil region of Ploesti are denied; similarly reports that thirty German merchant vessels laden with armaments had.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article77 1940-10-22 10 —Reuter. Applied To Al! Countries Except Allies New Delhi. Oct. 21 The suspension of the export of scrap iron and steel from India applies to all countries outside the British Commonwealth and its Allies and not merely to Japan, it Is announced today.—Reuter. TOKYO REPORT—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article64 1940-10-22 10 —Reuter. Australian Delegation Arrives At Calcutta Calcutta, October 21. The Australian delegation to Eastern Group Conference led by Sir Walter Massy' Green arrived by' air and will leave tomorrow for Delhi where the Conference which called to co-ordinate war supplies in Empire countries opens on Friday. Some members—Reuter. - 64 words
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90 1940-10-22 10 —Reuter. German And French Members Killed Vichy, Octolyer 20. It is announced today that three French and four German members of the Armistice Cu tro! Commission were killed an air disaster on October j i. The plane in which they w< r. travelling crashed in the’.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article126 1940-10-22 10 .—Reuter. Several Important Towns Recaptured Chungking, October 21 Several military successes against Jatiar during the .past few days are being claimed by the Chinese who declare that Japanese have been driven out of Chuchi in Chekiang Province and from the Fenshsin area of Kiangsi. One important town.—Reuter. - 126 words
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Article131 1940-10-22 10 —Reuter. Conference Adjourn* Without Decision Canberra, October 21. The conference of Party managers called for today to discuss Mr Menzies proposal for the formation of a National Government was adjourned until tomorrow without reaching a decision. At an interview with newspapermen, Mr. Curtin. Labour leader, said that—Reuter. - 131 words
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270 1940-10-22 10 Many Dwellings Damaged London Area London, Oct. It is now officially stated that seven German aircraft were dest? ed yesterday. Two enemy aircraft were destroyed during the night, accon to an Air Ministry communique issued this morning. It says that the enemy’s main attacks duringReuter. - 270 words
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Advertisement51 1940-10-22 10 THE BENLINF 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 PHII.P 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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608 1940-10-22 11 Australian Records Of Kaolin Robelus Two new importations from Australia, -laolin and Robelus, will be making their st runs in Malaya at the coming Ipoh ce.s. Their full Australian record is ven below: CLASS I HORSES KAOLIN sy. tb a g by Thracian—Quartz. Mr.608 words
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Article398 1940-10-22 11 f our Goals Shared In Free Sehool-O.F.A. Match JN the 1 annual hockey match for the Cheah Inn Kiong Cup on the Hutchings School Ground yesterday, the Penang Free School held the Old Frees’ Association to a draw, the teams sharing four goals. The398 words
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Article99 1940-10-22 11 Indian Assn. Draw With C.R.C. A hockey match played on the Esplanade yesterday between the second strings of the Chinese Recreation Club and the Indian Association resulted in a goalless draw. The game was a scrappy affair with the Chinese having a larger share in the exchanges. Both sets99 words
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Article51 1940-10-22 11 P.F.S.-S.A.H.C. Match On Saturday The annual rugger match between the First and Second XV’s of the Penang Free School and the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star, will be played on Saturday. The First XV match will be played at Alor Star and the Second XV game in51 words
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Article355 1940-10-22 11 Kulim. double Chinese wedding took at the South Kedah Hokkien ation at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The s were Miss Choo Kooi Eng, i r ot Mr. and Mrs. Choo Ah .nd Mr. Yeoh Chew Teng, son id Mrs. Yeoh Aik Yeong, and m Siew355 words
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Article666 1940-10-22 11 Sunbeam B. P. Beat Ferry Youngsters The Ferry Youngsters which travelled to Bukit Mertajam to play a friendly return match against the Sunbeam B.P on Sunday evening lost by 4 games to 2. One doubles was abandoned due to failing light after each side had -won a set.666 words
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Article196 1940-10-22 11 Ipoh. Perak will meet Selangor in the first inter-State rugger match of the season lon Saturday, October 26, in Kuala Lumpur. I he following have been chosen to represent Perak: McArthur MITCHELL PARKER RITCHIE LODWICK YEE KUM SUPPIAH MORGAN KNAGGS FOSTER LUKE HARRISON HUGHES LAW HARVEY196 words
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Article62 1940-10-22 11 .—Rvuter. Tony Ricketts Wins Title For Fourth Year Shanghai, Oct. 21 Tony Ricketts won rhe Amateur Goli Championship of China today for the fourth successive year with, a final score of 295. Lewis Carson was second with 311; A. B Davis and W. Hugget tied for third.—Rvuter. - 62 words
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345 1940-10-22 11 Ipoh. /CONTINUING their run of successes the Ramblers defeated the Y.M.'C.A. by three goals to one in a fast game of hockey on the lower padang yesterday. The first half was wellcontested. C. R. La Brooy opened scoring early i for the345 words
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Article62 1940-10-22 11 There will be a practice match on the Esplanade tomorrow at 5.20 p.m. The following are requested to turn up:—P. von Bulow; E. Scott, C. J. Scully; J. Phipps. Y. Carrier, C. Phipps; C. Boudville, W. Lesslar. I. La Brooy, J. Carrier, Z. Thomasz. P. de62 words
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Article255 1940-10-22 11 Chinese Mutual Help Assn. Decision A decision to donate $5O to the War Fund was passed at the nineteenth annual general meeting of the Chinese Mutual Help Association held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at 5.15 yesterday afternoon. The Association donated a sum of255 words
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Article91 1940-10-22 11 Pax it Buntar. Rough play was seen during the closing stages of a game in the Krian Hockey Association League between the Crystal XL of Nibong Tebai and the Hot Stuff XI of Parit Buntar, on the public padang on Saturday evening. Two players fioni opposing91 words
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Advertisement18 1940-10-22 11 "D n I f" vi Hp'vyri" /if■ /Y/ A I /I ’I Advt. of TIGER Prize Medal BEER18 words
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486 1940-10-22 12 STRAIGHT FLIGHT VERY IMPRESSIVE Billet's Candidates Also Attract Attention (Ry “EPSOM JEEP”) IPOH, TODAY. Many interesting gallops were seen on the IPOH RACE TRACK THIS MORNING, ALTHOUGH NO ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BY TRAINERS TO BEAT THE CLOCK. OUTSTANDING GALLOPS WERE THOSE OF486 words
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Article58 1940-10-22 12 —Reuter. 320 People Drowned Or Missing Vichy, Oct. 21 It is now estimated that some 320 people have been drowned or are missing in the floods in Catalonia and nearly as •many have been injured. Six thousand are homeless and the damage is estimated at £2,500,000. The situation—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article72 1940-10-22 12 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22. TIN Penang $132.50 Business done 100 tons Singapore $132.50 RUBBER; Penang Spot 38jc Singapore Spot 38 a c COPRA; Sundried $2.80 buyers Blaci Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $6.60 sellers RlCE air Seed $6 3 *****,755 Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.95 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $97572 words
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Article142 1940-10-22 12 WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY Following aie the handicaps for four events of the second day of the Perak Turf Club meeting: HORSES—CLASS I—DIV. FURLONGS STRAIGHT THE FOX 9.00 ATHBOY 8.11 HOULICHAN 8 10 DOUBLE ESSO 8.09 MERCURY 8.08 FREEDOM 8.03 GIGOLETTE 8.03 SUNNY CHARM 8 00 STUART142 words
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Article90 1940-10-22 12 —Reuter. Tank* Rambled Past Anu Planer Roar Overhead Tokyo, October 21 Riding his favourite white charger, tT.e Emperor oi Japan toclav reviewed fit thousand troops. Three hundred tanks rumbled past while five hundred aeroplanes roared overhead. The Emperor, in a message to the Imperial Army after—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article119 1940-10-22 12 t. —Reuter. Pretoria To Nairobi In 10y Hours London, October 21. From a special correspondent with the South African forces in Nairobi: A new air record for the flight between South Africa and Kenya, was achieved yesterday by a South African Air Force machine. The flight fromt.—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article443 1940-10-22 12 London, Oct. 22. X AZi night raids on London and other parts of Britain are being maintained non-stop after six weeks only at a cost of growing losses. .—Reuter. These significant facts were revealed by a senior R.A.F. officer today. First, three German night bombers which.—Reuter. - 443 words
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Article49 1940-10-22 12 Penang Asiatics vs P.S.C On the Western Road ground tomorrow at 5 20 p.m.: Pg. Asiatics:— Chong Foong Chin; C. R. Pestana, J. Ritchie; A. N. Other, Ng Kam Seng; Natt, M. B. Pestana; Speldewinde, Eng Guan. Tan Ah Ee, Govindasamy, Suppiah, K. Lembruggen. Eng Chye and Hussain.49 words
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287 1940-10-22 12 London, October 22. A young Irish sergeant-pilot of the R.A.F. described last night how he executed an aita'k by night on'Berlin in the face o] tierce anti-aircraft fire and barrage balloons, one of which, hit by German fire, caught fire near his aircraft. R.A.F.'—Reuter. - 287 words
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Article495 1940-10-22 12 I.—Reuter. London, October 22. Guns and fighter defences have been in action throughout the day. One enemy bomber is known to have been destroyed states an Air Ministry communique issue tonight. In addition, four enemy planes are now known to have been destroyed during theI.—Reuter. - 495 words
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Article54 1940-10-22 12 I.—Reuter. Vichy, Oct. 21. Tlie Japanese mission led by Mr. Matsumiva, Ambassador-at-large, has arrived at Hanoi states the Havas Agency. The mission, which is preparing negotiations for an economic agreement with Indo-China, may take the opportunity to arrange for the purchase of quantities of raw materialsI.—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article52 1940-10-22 12 -Reuter. Trading Quiet And Changes Smah London; Octo:” -1On the Stock Exchange, ap;u' modest Provincial support 1 rails, trading was quiet aiv* changes were small. Leading 11 were occasionally sold, impai lU ness to other issues. Gilt-edg Kaffirs were steadily' niaint, other sections were genet ill Wall Street-Reuter. - 52 words
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Article73 1940-10-22 12 Reuter. Washington, Oe' The Italian bombing of American oil properties in Ara lead to a formal protest to the Italian Government by t' States Administration. The California Standard Oil Company state that an against Saudi Arabia and Bahrein Island in the Persian carried out byReuter. - 73 words
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Advertisement337 1940-10-22 12 (Head Office) 216 Penang Road, p cr Phone 1477 1478 w.lh xt. Telegrams: “Gazette’ Penane Rates of Subscription for Pinana < and Sunday Gazette PINANG GAZETTE Local S.S.& nr Delivery F.M.S. For< Monthly $2.50 «3.00 V Quarterly 7.50 9 no Half-Yearly 15.00 isioo Nearly 30.00 36.00 SUNDAY GAZETTE Local S.S.&337 words
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