The Straits Times, 5 May 1930

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    36 1 The Straits Times [KSTABIJSHED NEARLY A. CENTUBT.} THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY B, 1930. PRICE 10 CENT? The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 5, 1930. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      94 1 SINGAPORK 78. CECIL ST. CPHONK 6181). Ny Carlsberg J Beer Id bottle* md ob i draught. I Bole Importer! > < I' EAST ASIATIC i CO., LTD. 1 1 (Inc. In Denmark) SINGAPORE. j BY Sole Agents for Malaya: JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS, LTD., (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE. USE e"SNOWCRETE" THE
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      253 1 KUAIAfLUMPUn: JXVA ST. CFHONt 3683). ROBIN SOWS— For Furniture of Merit. III I! i f i '1 1 DINING ROOM SUITE. 5 ft. Sideboard with drawer and i Small Dining Chairs with loose cupboard accommodation $76.00 scats covered in Rexine cloth (5 ft. x 3 ft. 6 ins. Fixed Top
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      11 1 jPrimc Portland I (^:m|nt l^E AS* ASIATIC r?* CO.. USB? P^SINGAI'ORE.
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      481 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA i AND APCAR LINES i liiccr,)" rated in Kncland) MAIL AM) I'\SSKN(ii:K AM) CARGO SKKVICK. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJKSTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SKKVICK. OUTWARD PROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnane due Spore. RANPURA 16,000 May 17
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      614 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vis- els Tonnage Dae sail i i K.VHIMA MARU 10,000 May 8 9 iIAKONE MAUU 10,500 May 21 2? SBUWA MARU 10,700 June 5 I gFUSHIMI MARU 10,900 June 19 20 HAKOZAKI MAIUT 10,500 July 2 3
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      499 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in England) i FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well- > tnown steamer MARELLA (7865 tons) and he new motor vessel, MALABAR (4512 ons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the argost and finest steamers trading
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      688 2 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with iKTHKIM.ANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 5151, with nub-connections 0 PasßUße. Freight, Transhipment, Marine )epts. and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlement- of the Travellers Official Information Bureau. Booking Office Royal Dutch Indian Airways.
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      568 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL HETAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLKS, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG, AND BREMENGENOA. HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. (Route
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      552 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) 't HANCKOK COASTING SKUVICK For Krctuy,, TrcngKanu Kelantan, Hanpiar.i, Felupin, Patani, Sincora, Lacon, Bufcon, Bandon, Koshsamui, Lunssuan, Chumpon and Bangkok Arrival Departure MALINI May 5 May 7 SUDDHADIB May 12 May 14 VALAYA May 19 May 21 The steamers are fitted
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      480 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. DUTCH MAILS N.V. Sloom\aart Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Rotlerdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGEF SERVICE TO l.i ik .i Anthlerdan Snuthampliin Marseilles Itfttterdan Ti.nnaac m.». 1ni1t..!..,,,.. U.dOO R.L. May .1. I. < ..<•:. 1 1.1 in S.M.N. May H Insulinde 1 0.r.0.> K.L. May ■>: I'i. I). Nederlanden
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      531 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE <And AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD I SERVICE 1 From SINGAPORE and PENAN(i via COLOMBO. SIEZ. I'ORT SAID. ALEXi ANURIA. NAPLES. GENOA and i MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON. i Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang I'UKS. POLK May 12 May II Hay H PUES. AUAMS May
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      492 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP. CO LTD. (Incorporated in England i "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UMIIUI KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE Ol TWAROS Tii stall Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due ra»W s.s. CITY OK MADRAS May i'J a* CITY Of DELHI July .r.. r si. CITY OK SINGAPORE
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      430 3 (Incorporated in Norway) Direct Fast Monthly Service from UELAWAN DELI, PENAJSG AND SINGAPORE to I OS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, PORTLAND, ORE SEATTLE, TACOMA and VANCOUVER, B.C. Arrive Due Sails Los Spore Spore Angeles M.V. BOMEKVILU May I May 10 June 12 (San I'ivncisco) M.V. r.n.NXKViLLK May 2« Juno 1 July
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      337 3 BLUE STAR UNE rec.ulahTfreight SERVICE to LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and LIVERPOOL. T.s.s. TACOMA STAR Due Sails May 13 May 15 For particulars apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD., AKents. Sinrapurr and Ptnanx. HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LlNfc KKlil I.AX. r'KEIRHT BKRVKE TO KKNOA ROTTERDAM. AMSTERDAM. ANTWERP UAMRURG AND BREMEN. HOMEWARDS Due Leavt Tonnag*
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      300 3 CONCRETE PIPES AND CHANNELS Wide Range of Sizes in Stock. ENQUIRIES SOLICITED. THE ELKAYES^ CONCRETE WORKS, Office 40, HIGH STREET. BOOKS HANDBOOK POR LITERARY AMI DI IIATMfl SOCIETIES. l,y Laurence M. (iibaon, M.A. I)eliatp~ <,n every important «iuestion of the day. with suiniii.iri 111 ar,-ii menu on both ei4ea $.1.1,11
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. ACKNOWLEGEMENT
    46 4 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. ACK NOW LE GE MENT If i Oon Khye Honjr and family tie^ to thank thi friends and relatives who attended I In- Cnneral Of the laU Mr. Oori Boon Tan and sent wreaths, telegrams, letters uf on- ice and other tokens of sympathy.
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      1513 4 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Street. Plessc insert the following small advertisement for days There are approximately s«ven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 26 cents per line per insertion with A minimum of one dollar per insertion. The
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      745 4 BOARD AND LODGING BOARD-RESIDENCE, double, private bath and verandah, tennis, gaiaee, tclt-phonu. 792, Straits Times. BACHELORS BOARDING. Single furnished rooms with private verandah. Apply 256, Orchard Road Hats. TO LET, very comfortable rooms fitted with electric light, water. Good terms. Please apply Suyehiro Hotel, No. 13, Trafalgar Street, opposite Fraacr
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      545 4 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. OFFICES AND GODOWNS LARGE OFFICES to let, at 9, De Souza 1 Street. Apply within. TO LET, No. 84, Cecil Street and Godovn No. 7, Uernam Street. Apply M«y«r Broi. TO LET, 25, Malacca Street, first floor, Immediate entry. Apply 6, D'Almcida Street. < I TO LET,
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      755 4 NOTICE FOR SALE BY PRIVATE rREATY, SUNGEI SUKA ESTATE. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JISTICE IN ENGLAND, CHANCERY DIVISION. Suit No. 4760 of 1929. IN THE MA'ITKI: OF SELBOURNE RUBBER ESTATE LIMITED SELETAR PLANTATIONS, LTD., riaintilT. SELBOURNE RUBBER ESTATES, LTD., Defendant. The undersigned has been instructed to receive on or
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      697 4 NOTICE NOTICE It berob) n thai the Trade Muik depicted above and known as "ZKBRA BRAND h is the property of Arisaki Canvas Bag Manufacturing Company, Limited, <>r No. 176, Middle Road, Singapore, .ml is used by tl.. m as a Trade Mark iii respect ..f Portland Cement imported and
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      617 5 NOAH'S SALE IN THE SUPREME COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU. Land Application No. .1 of I*3*. N. l\ L. C T. MOOTIAH CBBTTT, of Singapore, Chargee. DLSSKIX KITIIOOS MOUD VI SOKK, of Singapore, Charpor. AUCTION SALE of valuable rubber land situated in the Mukim of Tebrau, Johorc. To lie sold by
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      314 5 IN THE GRIP OF INDIGESTION Mhiijt sufferers have daily to consider winch they prefer starvation o!r torture. Cravine for food to uppense the system's need for nourishment, they scarcely dare eat because of the ajonics which follow even the lightest meal. This nain after eating is the stomach's protest thut
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      300 5 SIANC UM PARK LORONG 40, G-YLANG. Gard-on houses to Tct. Three-roomed liouses $25 per month. Four-roomed liouses $30 per month. Electricity, gas and water laid. Children's playground and ea^y transport. Best locality. A visit to the Park will convince you. Apply to SIONG LIM SAWMILL CO., 'I'honc G852 or 6854
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      137 5 It _p_i 9k 33___*___ iT m_s__— GlB_^_^_ ____B_S&u___> jtcj_r? _B ENDS BODY ODORS Body odor.' offensive breath are socially inexcusable. Listerine, used full strength, pov/crtul both as a germicide and deodorant, quickly ends these troubles. Gargle daily night and morning, with Listerinc; sponge the body with it. Dead.} to b-aeua,
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      117 5 H. S. L. TYPE CABLE HENLEY H. S. L. TYPE CABLE takes all the uncertainty out of 33,000 volt and higher voltage transmission, relieving the Engineer of anxiety. Sole Agents in Malaya for W. T. HENLEY'S TELEGRAPH WORKS CO., LIMITED. IC ENTR A I I w ahull »*<>»«« ka SINGAPORE,
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    SINGAPORE SPRING RACES.
    3245 6 Wet Opening Day. HAMBONE WINS TO PAY $302. The weather was unkind to the opening <lay of the Sinpapore Turf Club, spring nit'ctinjr on Saturday. It heijun to rnin in the morninsr and continued to rain, with dir.concertinir nersistsney. until well on into tho afternoon, and inoviUbly
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    SATURDAY'S RACING : RESULTS AT A GLANCE.
    319 6 SATURDAY'S RACING RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Race Race Horse Owner Trainer Jockey X ote A', ai(J Win i lace Shiraen S. A. H. Shiraicc K. L. Rowrien 'Hrn 23 r, Ist Whippet Mr. F. J. L. Mayger F. O. C. O'Neill Donnelly oj, Hop Over S. D. Miles R. N.
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    LEAGUE TABLES.
    987 6 Hopes and Aspirations Ended. 1 The following aro the position* of rlnbi in the English and Scottish League table* after matches played on Saturday last Mr. F. C. Smullmun, the former stipenliary steward of the Straits Raoinj; Association, has returned to Malaya from Australia auJ rr.ay take up
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      120 6 Don't jQ^ brush the K|j oerms in^^ Brushiag the teeth is not enough, for no toothbrush can reach the many far corners of the mouth where food particles may have lodged. Indeed, brushing will often press these tiny particles further in between the teeth, where they must eventually decompose and
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      148 6 ODEON ELECTRIC fS\ RECORDS (to) Add to Your Repertoire from the following DR. WEISSMANN 212.050 Itosenkavalier-Waltz (Richard Strauss) 12 in.-AA In 2 parts. DAJOS BELA ORCHESTRA 212.052 (Prelude in C. Sharp Minor (Rachmaninoff) 12 in.-AA Chanson Triste, Op. 40 No. 2. (Tschaikowsky) RICHARD TAUBER I Kiss Your Little Hand, Madame
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      356 7 PAVILION From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, at 9.15 p.m. sharp. AN EASTERN WESTERNER (Harold Lloyd) EVE'S FILM AND EVERYBODY'S REVIEW THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE SIR HARRY LAUDER in HUNTINGJOWER In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. GEORGE O'HARA and HELEN FERGUSON in CASEY OF THE COAST GUARD
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      246 7 NEW WORLD JALAN BESAR. GRAND FREE ATTRACTION TUESDAY, MAY 6, at 9 p.m. SIDNEY DAN THE HUMAN MARVEL Charged at 40 Miles Per Hour by a DODGE CAR VICTORIA THEATRE 1 TALKIE ATTRACTIONS COMING SHORTLY. THE DONOVAN AFFAIR. SUBMARINE. AM) THE FOLLOWING British International Pictures: ATLANTIC. EL.STREE CALLING. JUNO and
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      328 7 When the pace l^yjjll begins to tell! ill 'I'lPlftU^i ij your ener ics have tw KIITIK llTI 1() a^< Ililaf^^^i VV Ur V ta V S OW> y0UI WOI "k JBfSS^SI is a burden and the pleasures of life if If lMfSaggf^— are as dust in your mouth I Bwf^l^l^Ewtafe
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    SHIPPING NOTES. PORT OF LONDON.
    338 8 SHIPPING NOTES. PORT OF LONDON. Lecture on Empire's (.reatest Shipping Centre. "The history of the port cf London If Very largely the history of the British people," said Mr. A. E. Wildey, U'cturin--on March M ob the greataat port of tae Empire, at Tilbury. After giving lull history cf the
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORT.
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      Rose Macphail & Penman, Ltd.
      81 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. ■;,> London.- Rubb r T.1.. unchanged. N aa J; reals. 'on Tii (Pajn :;ji-:.iii 1 ichais l.^l-l.2:;, X: i:;i Dredge 1.18-I^l, Hong Fal Mala] :i Ccv nti ham i ci nti x'd.. l.«0-l.C4, flu Klangi 1.10-120, Penawati Vt- 1., lion;; X T'm 195.-lß*. Ayei Hitnmi 14s.
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    DUMPING RUSSIAN GOODS.
    68 8 Offered Below World Market Prices. Ii Is 1 thai tin Rui Si.:n Govi lab >rat< .1 a plas for exo.r hich h'j; new ul of it-, dumpins |.< lit y. qu;< k'y h, fr.ct! "'I <■•■: '..i marl .:i! It eiass el In ordei 1 <:. 'rhurjre
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    RUBBER PRICES.
    63 8 Henderson, Hilin a::d Company, Inc. New York, trad us the following cabl< dated Hay 3, their gui tationi bcinj; in (fo)d dollar centi dosing bid prices. Rubber Exchange*, talei today nil tons May l-J.in, June 1 i.jo. July 14. j0. August 14.60, September 14.90, Octobar IS.IO, November 15.30,
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    14 8 r'-om China anil Japan, by Pcnang afara, elm- at Singapore on Thursday.
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      SEAFIELD RUBBER CO., LTD.
      1556 8 Acquisition of Huntly Estate. Th? tenth annual ordinary (rcneral meeting •f the Seaficld Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on Mar. 28, at the office of the comMay, 10, Lime Street, London, F..C, Sir r'. W. Davidson (the chairman) presiding. A representative of the secretaries (Messrs. Mo.Mcekm
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      255 8 EXCHANGE. PRODUCE. S^niryoro, May .">. ,>n London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3 15/16 Jemar.d 2/3% Private 3 nt. credit 2/3 v» Jn New l'ork, demrnd ."iflTi I Private 90 d/s 07^ )n France, Bank T.T. ijgj 'n India, Bank T.T. 154-4 in Dong Keng, BanI; T.T. J2 T .< >.•> Shar.ghci,
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        MINING.
        490 8 W. I'd- Buyers Seller* .1 £1 As.mi Kumbnng 22/- 28/- nom. i/-5 Ajrei Jlitam Tin II 14 0 1 £1 Bangrin Tin 25/- 26/1 1 Batang I'adang 0.16 0.20 1 1 Batu Caves O.XO O.JO 1 1 litkit Arang 0.15 Ml 1 £1 Burmah Mni.jr 22/6 23/6 1 £1
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        GENERAL.
        232 8 lame '«1. iM. Buyers Sellers 1 2 Alex. Brick Preft. 2.20 2.30 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 3.00 3.10 .°1 II lirit. A :n. Tobacco 5.11.6 5.15.0 t 1 Central Engine 0.40 u.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage O.ir. 0. •'<."> Us. Ite. LUlf Development 5 l> 1 n
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        104 8 iingapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of 1926 red. 1941-36 101 10t ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. ot 1901 red. 193U $1378,000 par. 6% prsm. iingapore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of IL-uT red. 1947 $1,600,000 I*l par Singapore Municipal 4Vx p.c. ol MM red. 19t>6 $1,0U0,U00 96 par
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        393 8 Eraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today's I'riecs I'rascr Ly-ll Co. i-.vutt Vllonl.y (*1) ilur (j..jall |$1) a. Hiuua i.?i) towing »i) v. .M.iluy i yi i V. .Uulck l*i I i. ranas (»lj JMMtt (flj Jrogas (fl) Irunei i».., J. Jclutuns i?l) i. Katil ol
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      INCOME-TAX BACK DUTY.
      535 8 Proposal to Benefit Exchequer. Income-tax Back Duty w.-..i the title of •> lecture delivered on Apr. 1 a? Mr. Uonuld Btaplea, editor of Taxation, before the Incorported Accountants' Students' Society of London, at Incorporated Accountants' Hall, Victoria Embankment, London, W.C.2. 1 Mr. H. Hcalhcotc Williams, M.A., bsrrister-at-law,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    197 8 Today. Ci, 111:1, Balaam, Japan, Korea, For1110:.a, Baat Siliena, Western Caniida and Western States of U.S.A. (Sen 11 1; Bee I '1 p.m. henK Kong Parcels 1 (Scans Bqc 1 l.UOp.ni. Biil-an Si-/ipi-A|>i (.Meranl I pja, Ncrth and Kast India (Namsang) pjn. Si.-lat Panrfjanir i.Manihn i! p.m.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    36 8 By Smlhana Slamat Rawal|>in<!i PriiiM-s Juliana Ti.kaila Takanan S'pi.rc l.niidiin Mar. -n Apr. 21 Mar. 28 Apr. 21 Apr. 4 Apr. l!fi Apr. 4 Apr. HH Apr. It M.iy Apr. 11 M.-.y o
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    356 8 HrasaT. Hay 5. Ships aloneddr the Wharves or expected to arrive. hKIM'Kl. HARBOUR. M j- i n VWrf Sam Thuon::. Patrol, I. I. IS, I'entower. Run^u. Sul*. i.u Van KmM, w. Ht. Ki:tv. Oil Wharf Nil. Caal Wharf Kaacn-HoM, Loliga. VESSELS IX DRY DOCKS. Trnjonc I'aear. Aii.crt
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      430 8 P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE Tenders will be received at the ofllc? of the State Engineer, Perak at Taipinir. up to 2 ;.m. of June 30,'1!»30, for the design and conduction af a Reinforced Concrete Brulirc to replace the existini Birch Bridge acrosj thiKinta River at Ipoh. Plans and specifications may be
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      284 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright I Wind. Station. Temperature. Itnin- Sun- Relative, Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Mm. full, shine. Humidity tion. V. V. ins. hours. In m.p.h. Alnr Star 91 7li 0.02 I).:! 75 Calm Fine Kola Hhuru 91 7:1 Nil |J SW 2 Kinc K.Trcn:;Ruiiu 'J<> 71
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      197 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR Mk THE WEEK. Monday, May 5. H. V. 1.38 a.m., 8 ft. 3 in., 4.11 p.m., 6 ft. 5 id Tiitsday, May 6. H. W. 2.41 a.m., 7 ft. 8 in., 6.53 p.m., 6 ft. 6 in. Air mail for Java i-In.'ci ;it I l».ri. Wcdnrsday, May 7.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    542 9 Tin Drops £9 During Week. SUNDAY STOPPAGE FAVOURED. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Monday, 1 1 a.m. Tudav Prices KuMcr. T.V, rents per II). Tin. 17". t;>ns at S7»i' 2 ner picul. Saturday "s Prices Raster, Immim 7d. par lb.. unchanged. New Yurk It cfp. per l!>..
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    PESSIMISTIC VIEW.
    325 9 "Fairly Sharp Setback" Probable. The Following cable was received j n L© n don during nail week Iron the Standard < f New York, giving the views i thnt organisation on the probable In kivmur of the American market-; that bnieal position of th" market k tamed strength
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      BATU CAVES RUBBER CO., LTD.
      1736 9 Increased Productivity Of The Trees. The tenth annual ordinary general meeting nf the Batu Caves Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on April 1 at the office of the .npany, 10, Lime Street, London, E.C, Mr. WiUian Duncan (chairman of the company I presiding. The representative
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      63 9 Tone of Market Dull. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 7d. per lb. Now York Spot Sheet G. cents 14 per lb. t.S.S. equal to London Standard itundurd U.S.S. on Tender Spot May June July July-Sept. Oet.-Dec. Buyer* AM 2:i'24 24 Vi 25 26 Sellers 23
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      PRIZES OFFERED.
      528 9 World's Grain Exhibition And Conference. Vniier the direction of sponsors, who are Government officials oi the various agricultural branches in Canada, a World's Grain Exhibition and Conference will be held from ■!uly 2"> to August 6, 1932. This undertaking i Mine carried out on a huge sc.-.le and
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      BULLION REPORT.
      520 9 Messrs. Samuel Montagu Co.'s Weekly Letter. The Bank of England gold reserve against notes amounted to £156,188,963 on Apr. 2 (as compared with £45&J43,878 on the previous Wednesday), an increase of £10,228,879 since Jan. last. The bar gold from South Africa available in the open market yesterday, amounting
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      GILETTE RAZOR.
      76 9 Alleged Infringement Of Patients. The Autostrop Safety Razor Company has filed a suit in the United States District Court at Wilmington, Delaware, asking that the Gillette Safety Razor Company shall discontinue the manufacture and distribution of a new blade and holder, and turn over to the Autostrop Company,
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      WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED.
      75 9 The Unemployment Grants Committee in mail week approved for Government grant I schemes of work submitted by local author- I ities and other statutory bodies for Urn 1 relief of unemployment. The estimated cost I of tbe schemes was £1,108,000 to provide em- ploymcnt for approximately 3,200
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      SLUMP'S EFFECT ON STORE TRADE.
      977 9 Robinson Co.'s Reduced Profits. Mr. W. H. Macgregor presided at the annual general meeting of Robinson and Co., Ltd., which was held on Saturday at the Chartered Bank Chambers. The others present were the Hon. Mr. W. A. Fell, Messrs. E. A. Stevens, S. G.
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      CANADA'S INDUSTRIES.
      83 9 The pace of Canada's industrial development is graphically demonstrated by a report prepared by Mr. William Phillips, manager of the Industrial Department of the Canadian National Railways, a department organised to secure the location of manufacturing establishments along the lines of the system. In his annual report to
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      EXCHANGES.
      76 9 Rugby, May 4. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.07"5, Athens 376, Bombay Is. S 13-16 d., Berlin 20.3C5, Brussels 3-1.84, Bucharest 818, Rio .I",, Buenos Aires 43%, Copenhagen 1H..1G5, l.eneva 25.07, Helsingfors I'M I*,1 Hong Kong Is. Gd., Lisbon 108.30, Madrid 89.106, Milan 92.725, New York 4.86 1-16, Oslo 18.
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    LONDON TIN MARKET.
    728 9 Secret Storing Resumed In America. ACCUMULATION OF ORE AT SMELTERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. The longer the market studied the and of March statistics, the less it liked them. As mentioned in last week's Utter, Herat storing of tin in America has linn resumed, and
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    A LOCAL INVENTOR.
    113 9 Photographic Device Sold By Straits Chinese. Mr. Chew Hock Leong, of the Chli mercial Bank, Singapore, is believed to be the first Straits-born Chinese to sell an important invention to I linn of world-wide repute. His Invention is for the purpose of keeping the portion of film
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY. MAY 5. 1930. A YEAR OF OFFICE.
    1161 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY. MAY 5. 1930. A YEAR OF OFFICE. Prllinß having taken place in Great Eritain on May 30, 1929, ani the Labour Government having, therefore, been in office nearly a year, the moment is opportune to attempt first a glance ahead find then a icti'ospect. It
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    FINANCIAL SIDE OF CHINA WAR.
    2169 10 Problems Capitalists Must Face. (By Putnam Weale.) [The viewß expressed by Putnam Weale in this article are not necessarily thos-e of the Straits Times.] Peking. Apr. 6, 193 Q. The stage is set for a decisive battle in "hina, the echoes of which may reach
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    321 10 Mr. A. C. Brooks will officiate as Deputy Government Analyst, Penang. Mr. R. S. Clemon of the Chandu Office, Kuala I.umpur, is proceeding on long leave to England early in May. Mr. K. Yoshizawa, the newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador to France, is sailirg from Yokoham'i on the Hakone
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    837 10 A MALACCA PIONEER. At a time when the harbour problems of Malacca are very much to the fore, it is interesting to recall that Malacca's history, as a port of call for modern shipping, began in the sixties of the last century, when the late Mr.
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    VICEROY'S PATIENCE EXHAUSTED: GANDHI ARRESTED. CHITTAGONG RAID SEQUEL.
    874 11 VICEROY'S PATIENCE EXHAUSTED: GANDHI ARRESTED. CHITTAGONG RAID SEQUEL. Gandhi Arrested At Jalalpur. LONG EXPECTED MOVE Detained During King's Pleasure. Jalalpor, May i. O.m.lhi li:i; btH attested. The arrest was made under regulation •J5 of 1527, which means thai (lamlhi will It Imprisoned eluring the pleasure of the (lovcrnmcnt. Later. (landhi
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    STRIKE AT GENERAL HOSPITAL.
    321 11 Detectives and Police On Duty. Domestic service at the sisters' quarters, at the Singapore General Hospital was paralysed throughout yesterday and considerable inconveniene% is still being experienced owing to a sudden strike called by the Hylam servants. Inquiries made by a Straits Times representative this morning
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    THE NEW AUSTRIA.
    533 11 Dr. Schober Received By King George. Rugby, May -i. Dr. Schober. the Austrian Chancellor, ha 1 a long talk with the King when he was received by His Majesty at Windsor fast!e yesterday. He was presented also to the Queen. This was the first official visit of
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    PLANS FOR ATTACK ON PENGPU.
    360 11 Thres Armies to be Used. NORTHERN WAR-LORDS' DECISIONS. Shanghai, May 4. The prolonged military conference between Marshal Yen Shi-shan, Marshal Feng Yu-hriang and other leaders of the allied northe.n forces was concluded at Singhsiantj today. It is understood that it was decided, at the conference,
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    SOVIET INTRIGUE.
    226 11 Russian Reply to New York Police. New York, May 4. According to Police Commissioner Whalen, no investigation of the alleged Communist documents discovered is posfible at present because the police department is still engaged in obtaining information with regard to certain Communist groups. Mr. Whalen made this statement
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    JAPANESE SHIPPING.
    63 11 Smaller Dividends for Two Companies. Tckio, May 3. The depression in Japanese shipping circles continues. The board of the Nippen Yusen Kaisha has recommended a dividend thiee per cent, less than that last paid, and it is expected that the Osaka Shoscn Kaisha will not pay a dividend
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    "TAPPING HOLIDAY" EFFECTS.
    624 11 Indian Labour Question. LETTER FROM MR. H. C. BATHURST. In an articb on the May tapping holiday published in the Straits Times on April 24 it was stated that the Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock was very sceptical of the wisdom or justice ot the ruling that
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    POONA EXPLOSION.
    187 11 Serious .Revelations Expected. Poona, May 4. Six "eople were injured, two of them seriously, by a mysterious explosion at Kfrkee. The explosion occurred in the midst o^ a number of Indians, who were apnarentlv dpcamping with a laree detonator stolen from the local arsenal, where ■om" of them
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    TOKIO'S MAYOR RESIGNS.
    29 11 Tokio, May 3. The Mayor of Tokio, Mr. Horikiri, has tendered his resignation. It is thought probable that the Municipal Council will elect him again. Nichi-Nichi.
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    GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO MALACCA.
    140 11 Harbour Improvements Suggested. H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, paid his first visit to Malacca yesterday, and was accorded a memorable reception from all communities. The opportunity was taken to emphasise the nee-ds of the town and port, and His Excellency received a deputation which made
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    ROYAL ACADEMY.
    425 11 Duke of York's Speech At Banquet. Rugby, May 4. The banquet which marks the ope-ning of the Royal Academy was held last nwht, and there was the usual disting -nsii I assemblage. Replying to the toast of the Boyal Family, the Duke of York expressed the opinion that
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    TIN RESTRICTION.
    39 11 Results Expected Within Two Months. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 4. The Observer declares that the very thorough support being given to the tin restriction scheme shoulel yield results within two months. Straits Times Copy* right.
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    EMPIRE FREE TRADE.
    68 11 Lively Campaign in Fulham By-Election. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 4. Empire Free Trade is the issue in the West Fulham by-election, and the campaign is the liveliest known for years. Lord Beaverbrook is taking a very active part. A 75 per cent, poll is expected,
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    MR. DWIGHT MORROW.
    32 11 Opening Campaign for Senate Nomination. Washington, May 3. Mr. Dwi?ht Morrow has announced that he will open his campaign for Republican nomination to the Senate from New Jeiscy.— Reut.'r.
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    PAST & PRESENT PEACEMAKING.
    1820 11 PAST PRESENT PEACEMAKING. Shaping the Treaty Of Versailles. FRIENDS DRIFT APART "The Traditional Policy Of Enmity." The elegant days when peacemaking took several years, to the accompaniment of a round of merriment and feas'ing and entertainments of all kinds, are recalled by the late M. < li -nieni .in in
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    MEMORIES AWAKE IN MALACCA.
    2985 12 MODERN NEEDS. From D'Albuquerque To Sir C. dementi. PORT AND TOWN SCHEMES AND RICE GROWING. H.t:. Sir Cecil Clemenli is cor.ipiclinu his first elliei ii tour of Malaya by a vNil to Malacca yesterday and tadkj Yesterday* reception in front of (he fin*' old BtadnOOßM was
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    CRISIS IN MALTA.
    132 12 Vociferous Cheering For Governor-General. Malta, May 3. After a protracted meeting of the Maltese Privy Council, an ordinance was issued staying all further proceedings for a General Election "in the interests of public safety." Malta, May 4. The Governor-General last night promulgated the Ordinance postponing the General
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    AMERICAN TARIFFS.
    106 12 Amendment by Senate Rejected. Washington, ?>lay 3. The House of Representative.? rejected the debenture amendment which the S'enat? incorporated in the Tariff Bill i: spite of President Hoover's opposition. The amendment provided for tho i-,?ue of export debentures on farm products by which the American farmer would be
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    CANADA AND U.S.A.
    95 12 Retaliatory Measures In Tariffs. Washington, May 3. The Canadian tariff ehanrrfs have evo'ced much comment in Congressional circles. The Republicans construe Canada's action as a threat to the influence of Congress in handling the Tariff Bill now Icing discussed, while the Democrats eontsnd that high American tariff*
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    RUBBER RESTRICTION.
    68 12 Support for New Scheme In Java. Batavia. May B. The Association of Dutch Rubber Producers reports that 111 Dutch, 013 British. .30 Continental and 58 Dutch Kast Indian rubber companies will participate in the restriction scheme in the Dutch East Indies and elsewhere. For sci?r.tific purposes the continuation
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    I. L. P. REBUKED.
    133 12 Home Secretary's Neat Retort. London, Apr. 22. The IreVpendent Labour Party Conference having adopted a resolution regrettine Mr. J. R. dynes' failure to reprieve Podmore (the Southampton ga.-atie niurdeier), thus missing an opportunity of avoiding a repetition of useless barraiity," the Home Secretary has issued a
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    113 12 Useful and ornamental household articles End clothing of all descriptions will he for sale at the Jumble Sale at the Y.W.C.A., Raffles Quay, on Thursday next. The promotors will be grateful for further gifts of saleable articles, which can be left at the Y.W.C.A. Sir William Petl, the Governor of
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    76 12 Th: marriage of Mr. Foong Koon Chan to Miss Yap Tet Nyong will take place at the Confucian School. Kuala Lumpur, on May -1. Mr. Foong Koon Chan is the cousin of the well-known miner, Mr. Foong .Wai Chan, and Miss Yap Tet Nyong is the daughter of Towkay Yap
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    HYLAM COOK STILL MISSING.
    155 12 Sequel to Murder of Malay Constable. In spite of vigorous efforts to trace the Hlyiam cook employed by Mr. R. R. Mallard, A.S.P., at his house at Bukit Permai, Kampeng Bahru, who disappeared shortly after the murder of a Malay orderly on Friday evening, the cook
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    HOLLYWOOD HISTORY.
    351 12 Ramon Novarro Makes His Talkie Debut. There is such a wide gulf between tho u!ti-a-modern America and the older countries wHh traditions, that it is impossible to piaise a production with such obvious anachronisms, as "Devil-May-Caie," which was screened privately at the Alhambra yesterday. It would be unfair
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    STOCK MARKET PANIC.
    100 12 Wave of Selling Orders In New York. Xew York, May 3. In spite of President Hoover's assurance that the worst is over," an enormous wave of soiling 3v:ept over the New York stock market this morning. Falls in stocks varied from one to 14 •.oints, and a
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    NADIR KHAN'S MERCY.
    99 12 Life of Amanullah's Regent Spared. Peshawar, Apr. 11. N«W* of the execution of the Turkish General Mahmudsami has been confirmed. His associate, Mohmmad Wall Khan, Amanullah's Regent, who has been described as the man primarily responsible for the rise of Habibullah to tile throne, has been found
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    86 12 Two well-known London professional men, Mr. O. Cross, a landscape artist, and Mr. A. Wilson, a writer for many English publications, hava been visiting Pe-nang en ronte for Home after having spent sometime in Tahiti and Bali. "We consider the natives of Malaya far more advanced and much superior to
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    93 12 It is notified that the RoyUl Air Force authorities in the Straits Settlements are prepared to pay small rewards to private persona who report forced landings of any Roya! Air Force aircraft in Malaya, Siam, Borneo or the Netherlands Eas' Indies, subject to the under-mentioned conditions Payment in each case
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      EMPTY HEADED GIRLS.
      399 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is obvious to see that the detractor cf the Singapore gi.-l is of the fairer sex even had she not proclaimed herself to be the author of this very amusing article en the charming girls, who Hve in*
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      345 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. "Girls aie the same the world What an extraordinarily interesting fact to have discovered. It is mo?t ie;ret\able th:u I hud not discovered it myself during my various travel.-: i the world. One would have thought that tho flirt in. my. New
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      276 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am sorry that the two nn i < spon- in replying to th- art id,' on the Empty-Headed (iiils of Singapore" more than half proved the truth of the rceusation by the Weakness of their replies. Thiy have both missed the
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    10 12 The limits of the Municipality c Malacca have betn extended.
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    36 12 Ovvine; to Wednesdays, May 7 and I being race days, Messrs. Cheong Ko Seng and Co. beg to announce th.it thei land sales will be held on Tuesdays, Ma C and 13, at the usual lime.
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    40 12 Ti;e new school crcctc;! by the Keaatoa Mi'.aya at Tj-r.r.h Mcrah Beear, Singapoa was handed over to the Education !>i raitm.ni, reproacatod by Mr. C. <;. Coli man, Inspector of Schools, yesterday, report if Urn proceedings is held ov< until tomorrow.
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    74 12 An excellent concert was given by tr band of the 2nd B:i. the Welch Regimcr r.t the Victoria Theatre last night, an the impression that this is on? of the bei military bands heard in Singapore fi many years was confirmed. Songs \v< i p'nly rendered by Mrs. R. X.
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      GREAT FINISH TO SEASON.
      208 13 Promotion for Chelsea. GRIMSBY SUCCESSFULLY AVOID RELEGATION. London, May 3. Th following war« the results of Brjrlish Lcaeue garnet played toi'ay Vrjci Bil ii III;;' Rlackburn II. lu.l.i. Ifanchestcr It. I. i uagh i Utd. outh V.. d. I I ii 1 o 1II.1 i r
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      PLAYER SUSPENDED.
      331 13 Disciplinary Board Want More Power. The recent unpleasant incidents in local footfall] matches were discussed at a mcet,n<r of the Singapore Amateur Football Association Disciplinary Board held on Thursday last. Mr. S. G. Hacker presided, and others pi-ewnt were Major Douglas White and Mr. G. L. Harris (secretary).
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      DAVIS CUP.
      238 13 Australian Victory Over Switzerland. London, May 3. The following Davis Cup results are announced Dublin: R. Gallepe (Monaco) beat E. Maguire (Ireland), C— 2, 7—5, 7—5. Lyttleton Rogers (Ireland) beat V. Landau, 6—l, 6—4,6 4, 6—2. Zurich J. Willard iml H llopTsaf (Australia) beat C. Aeschlimarn .Did 1.
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    THE HONOURS LIST.
    88 13 Bnrnley and Evcrton For Second Division. following is :>. summary c.f tha Football teaguat i ir- 1 Diviaion. Champions: BheAeM Wednesday; rum crs-up, I lerby County. l:. ]> I Burn! j and Evcrton. Sccnd l!i\i.-ion. Ptomot .i Blackpool and Chelsea. County and Hull < 'yi:i i> \'-o<-ti
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    RUGBY LEAGUE.
    50 13 Widnes Beat St. Helens In Final. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, M.iy The Rugby I :ague final at Wembley Stadium yesterday proviaod :i splendid Widi obtaining a merit uious and popular victorj over St Hekni by two two trie* (10 points) to a try polntt).- Straits Timca Copyright.
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    HARD COURT TENNIS.
    57 13 Victories lor Miss Fry And Lee. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I. (union. May 3. The British lisn-l courts rhampi'>nshi|> :-;>.ls were played at Bournemouth today. In the wonui's even*. Miss Joan I1I 1 ry Irs. List. 6 1. 2-0. C—>. In nun'; tingle* Lai beat I'ctc-.s, t;
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    S.R.C. VICTORIOUS.
    349 13 S.C.C. Beaten in Low-Scoring Match. Two clcvons representing the S.C.C. ;md S.R.C. met on the Padang y stcrday, and n low-scoring •gMM resulted in a w.n latter. I y -'J mns. Scores s.i: ruinw b Craig 27. D'Almcl la b Unrii W. Ess c Chapman b Craig Hi
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    MITCHELL'S SUCCESS.
    42 13 Bis Win Over Compston In Challenge Match. London, Apr. 2.'!. At Derby today Abe MitcheM beat Archie Compston 5 and 4 over 18 holes in the first of two challenge matches. The second match is to be phyed on Saturday.
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    INTER-STATE TENNIS IN PENANG.
    530 13 Good Display Against Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, May 4. An interesting lawn tennis match between Penang and Perak, which was played yesterday and today, resulted in a draw, although Perak were leading i>y one match at the close of play. The two deciding matches
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    BILLIARDS.
    44 13 Newmans Decisive Defeat Of Inman. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 4. In the second heat of the professional billiards championship Newman defeated Inman by 21,001 points to 10,104 points.— Straits Tinea Copyright. Newman will now meet Davies (the; holder) for the title.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    222 13 Monday, May 3 Football: S.A.F.A. League l«t Mr* S.R.C. vs. I.C.KA., Stadium. Tuesday, May 6 'i"«nni> S.C.C. Ch»mpiun!>hii: Pairs Final. Kuotball: N.A.I.A. Lvalue: 2nd 1»i.., 1 and N. vs. O.T.K.C, H.B. V.M.C.A. vs. S.J.C Server's Brigade, V.M.C.A. M.P.H. vs. Mansßelds, A.l.C. Wednesday, May 7 Tennis: S.C.C. Profession Pairs
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    FINE BOWLING BY GRIMMETT.
    180 13 Leicestershire Puzzled. TWO EARLY AUSTRALIAN WICKETS FALL. London, May 3. The Australians' fixture with Leicestershire opened today at Leicester in fine whether Leicestershire won the toss and chose to bat. Shipman and Berry opened the innings and put the score up to 103 for the first
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    SINGAPORE RACES.
    23 13 The full description and details of the races at the Singapore Turf Club on Saturday wilt be found on page C.
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    AMATEUR GOLF.
    104 13 T. A. Bourn Wins English Native Championship. London, May 3. b the native amateur golf championship final at Burnham T. A. Bourn beat C. Hardman I and 2. Reuter. ti'Hi.n won the French amateur final in the l!»27-8 season, and played in the Inter- Varsity match for Oxford
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    SINGAPORE GOLF.
    450 13 May Bogey Competition At S.G.C. The Singapore Golf Club May Bogey competition was played on Saturday and yesterday and resulted in'^a win for Mr. M. M. Paterson in "A" division and for Mr. V. P. F. Walsh in "B" division. Sixty-one cards were taken out and the following
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    S.A.F.A. LEAGUE.
    255 13 Champions Again Lead The Way. The following are the positions of dubs in the S.A.F.A. League s.r.c. SCK.A. Malays Welch U.K. s. ):.c. I.C.r.A. Fi.A. R A.K. r. w 1.. i». i. a. ."> I 0 II I •13 10 l"i 2 4 :i l o IT :t
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    THE AMERICA CUP.
    46 13 Successful Trials of New Shamrock. London, May 3. Sir Th">i"a.; Lipton's challenger for the America Cup, Shamrock V. waj taken thiough impressive first trials in the Solent. She was ensily manoeuvred, kopt l»ace with a motor-boat and easily beat a 23-metre cutter. Reuter.
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    RACQUETS.
    32 13 Simpson Retains Open Singles Championship. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 1. For the British open racquets championshp, J. C. F. Simpson, the holder, defeated Read, the professional champion.— Times Copyright.
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    EARLY GOAL BRINGS VICTORY.
    656 13 Malays Beat Chinese. S.C.F.A. MISS CHANCES AT JALAN BESAR. Malays 1 Chinese 0 A goal seoreti in the firjt attr.ck of tbo gamp was sufficient to give the Malays both points in their First, Division fixtures with the Chinese at the Jalan BeSar Stadium yestorday. A
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    PREPARING OPIUM FOR SMOKERS.
    908 15 Government's New Plant PRECAUTIONS TO DETECT SMUGGLED PRODUCTS. On the outskirts of Singapore, not far from the village <.f I'asir I'anjanz, there is a group of low. red-roofed buildings, unpretentious enough in their appearance, yet Kuarding a commodity of prime Importance to the revenue of Malavi.
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    CAR TURNS TURTLE
    94 15 Narrow Escape of Singapore Residents. What mijrht have bern very serious accident lirfi-l Lieut. R. Winders, R E., hiul Mrs. Winders in Singapore yesterday morning. They were proceeding to Jnrdine's Steps in a two-seater car when the steering near broke and the car completely overturned, pinning the
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    A POLITICAL DIARY OF THE WEEK.
    1860 15 Vicissitude* Of The Coal-mines Bill Liberals In Full Retreat More About Unemployment Mr. Churchill Passes From Invective To Corrective "Megan's" Model Maiden Speech Governments Palestine Policy Labour Conditions In Singapore. (By Our Parliamentary Correspondent.) London, Apr. 8. AFTER many vicissitudes tho Coalmines Bill has
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    BOY SCOUTS FIGHT A BATTLE.
    406 15 3 Killed: 40 Injured. KNIVES AND POLES USER AT NANKING. Nanking, Apr. 28. A sensation has been caused here by a .si-nous fracas involving over 300 Chinee* Boy Scouts which occurred last evening at the conclusion of the All-China Boy Scouts Jamboree. It resulted in
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    £200,000 GIVEN AWAY.
    212 15 Sir William Morris and His Delayed Dividend. Sir William R. Mai I hi. the motor manu(acturer, revealed in a speech at Plymouth :n mail week that the £200,000 dividend he is at last to receive from Hovril Motors (Limited) will all go to charities. That sum of
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    SUICIDE AT PENANG.
    138 15 Chinese Hangs Himself In Gaol. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pcn::ntf, May A. A Chinese who had been under remand on a charge of alleged murder of a compatriot is understood to have committed suicide yesterday afternoon in the Penairr Gaol, using his shirt as a rope with
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    32 15 Mr. V. Doe has been appointed manHirer <>f OeMM I'uri Kstate. Chcinnr, in ■MMHIM to Mr. .1. Oshnrno, who vacated tho post to betaani Stim-ndary Eftcvari <f Un StraJtt X..* iu^ Ataormt:on.
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      133 15 Truth in Advertising Promotes Confidence. M nlfofcß' (DESICCATED OX LIVER.) For Anemia and Failing Health. Createe New Blood ft Rejuvenates. Why be pale and lifeless nnd a picture of minery KARNA VITA Gives Health, Beauty and Natural Charm. Your Doctor will tell you so. FRESH FOOD and REFRIGERATING CO., LTD.
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      269 16 SP^6 ji^RAESERVI NC j~:' Nata* is eager to rob fresh fy i V \'v VvSlvfe^JW I' FJciwd vegetable* of the flavor, l\u^W^ f/// z d c nd tenderness whiA sh b, L !ivL>.e« u?9C them v^hile they arc *V »^i wIV O S:o¥-S :0¥ lv r J- Every rnonient counts
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      204 16 WATCHES Punctuality ELEGANCE The watch preferred by 20 million people. RENE ULLMANN VICHY WATER Source Celestins Stocks of Quarts, Pints Splits A. CLOUET Co., Ltd. 2-1, RAFFLES QUAY, SINGAPORE. You need only— w CORNS Halle r^^lS hurting?! .Ll.CU.mi3 f One application of "GETS -IT" <J| y will relieve that aching,
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    1034 17 His Excellency Gives His First Impressions. 11 Excellency, responding, said he couW net sufficiently thank his hosts for pi that oppe>rtunity of niee'ting circomstaaeee less formal than 1 eh surrounded his official landing thai in. ruing. IK hep d tHit they would in the- course vi time beccmg.
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    945 17 Proposed Causeway and Wharf For Big Steamers. His Excellcicy spent a distinctly warm afternoon discussing the needs of Malacca as a port with a deputation consisting of Messrs. H. K. Nixon ard Tan Cheng Lock (Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council) and L. J. Hazel (shipping manager
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    153 17 Aid for St. Peter's Church Funds. A varied programme of songs, recitations, sketches, and musical sketches, was staged at the musieale at the Y.W.C.A. on Saturday in aid of the funds required to pay for repairs to St. Peter's Church. .Vrs. J. H. Pedlow sang Teresa del Riego's
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    67 17 Found Dead at Bukit Panjang. On Saturday the mutilated body of a ''hinese seiuatter was found in a plantation off the 12th mile, Bukit Panjang Read, and the police were called in. It is stated that the man was the victim 1 1 Li uUil assault and efforts
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    24 17 The quarterly session of the Malacca Eoard of Licensing Justices will be held in »hr District Court, Malacca, on Saturtay, 7, at 10..J0 v.m.
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    140 17 The Mysterious Mr. Dan's Performance. The New We rid Cabaret was crowded laft night fci the first performance of Mi. Sydney Dan, the mystsry man, and Uk uK attended in the hope of seeing scmsthing cut cf the ordinary were certainly not eli«:appointed. After making a lady appmr
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    120 17 Javanese Schoolboy Drowned Near Orchard Road. Taking advantage of the heavy rains which flooded the small creek running Ijehind the Pavilion Cinema, Orchard Road, on Saturday, two Javanese schoolboys went for a swim which resulted in the death of one of them. Leaving their elethes en the bank
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    31 17 Imports of tin ore during April were ■°>,981 tons as compared with 3,605 tons in March and exports were !»,765 tons as compared with 7^ol tons in March.
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    151 17 Investigation by the Penanjf Coroner. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 4. That the body of the deceased was floating face upwind and that this craM only happen if he had entered the water in an unconscious state was :i theory suggested yesterday at the Cut oners Couit
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      165 18 ®Pa v/ w t coot. Juoct, <Aro^ TUAT, After trying other Brands, SUGARCANE HAMS AND BACON AXE 'THE BEST BY TEST" Truth in Advertising Indicates Sound Judgment, REPRIGfRATIMG Co LTD Orchard Iload— Selofic Road— Keppel Ruad Offiafl Kd. Market. m —j >v THE UNITED ALKALI CO LIMITED LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. A
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      561 19 ▲nets exceed f11.000.001. Ajiarance In lorce frer $38,000,00«. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la the Straits Settlements) BMAO OFFTCVi tfinchsster House. Slngspore. LOMDOB OFFICI i |7, Old Jswry, 1.0. Via Cempaux kaa *20,00 C depoaiUd with the Supreme Conrt of Inglaad aad complies with tht British LUe
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      570 19 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. Establishsd 186S at Amsterdam Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000, (ahont £8,(00,000) Paid ap Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (absat C 4,600,000), 600,000) Iteserrsi Olds. 27,186,366 (absat 12,270,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM, BRANCH OFFICES THE HAOUB, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES I BATAVIA i Hsad Office (or Dutsa Bast Indies. SHANGHAI I Head
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      616 19 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporate* by Special Charter Is Jayaa) Capital Subscribed V 15,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y12.U8.0M President S. Shimada, E«q. DIRECTORS T. Hisamune, Esq. M. Araki, Esq. N. Yanagita, Esq. N. T.ikagi, Lsq. T. Yoshida, Esq. HEAD OFFICK Taipeh, Formosa (Taiwan) BRANCHES AND AGENCIES i Amoy Hong
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      303 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated ia England) ni*, Llf. Marias, Aeeldsnt, Ouaraatoa and Motor. Assats M0.000.00fl ABTHUR C. POTTS-Manaiar aad Uadarwriter. Eastsrn Branch, Siajapors. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANT DOES A World Wids But iassi IS Injoyini Rapid Orowtk. HAS A Policy for Ersry Nsai. Established 1887 Branch
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      193 19 The Reliable "Ruston" COLD STARTING OIL ENGINES VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL 16,000 B.H.P. WORKING IN MALAYA. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE. The MAN who knows the climate knows the need for CalveiTs 20% CARBOLIC Medical Soap that powerful antiseptic aoap always reliable ia strength and
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      225 20 OCEAN MOTOR POLICIES i MORRIS GARS ARE SUPREME In Appearance, Performance and Price for In a Morris yon buy more Motorln« Morris mI« «iotortaf— motoriny for each Dollar spent. Triplex GUaa la atandardtorf aH strecm and wlndowa. every model It You may spend more money but ;TpH with fcumper. front
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