The Straits Times, 1 April 1933

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    38 1 The Straits Times 'ESTABLISHED NKAHLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLVENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      247 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CECIL ST. C PHONE 6181); I 111 To«lght 9.11 JACK'S THE BOY. Phone 5261-2. 1 atl^^Bk pF^r'l CHILDREN w£ft GOOD 4fQ9p iwl I L H B '^•'■•jL J^9^r jf^Mlr In R' vin fi BEAR BRAND MILK, to your children you may rest assured that they are receiving the
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      272 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 25. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). SPECIAL OFFERS at ROBINSONS. I i'J pai r n unc (nlmT I IHI Hickory Shafted (;<>lf Clubs. Kißht and left handrd. Wi.ods and Irons, in the following "JACK WHITE"— "STAR MAXWELL"— "RECORDER" Etc., Etc. r Price $3.75 each nett. jH GOLF BAfS TENNIS
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      18 1 PAVILION 1 *J 6.13 Toni K ht O.l"^ I I Canaries 1 Sometimes i. Sing. I Phone 6303.
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      449 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Due Spore. RANCHI 17.000 Mar. 31 XSOUDAN •"..000 Apr. 12
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      611 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles. London, Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels. Tonnage. Due Sail t TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 Apr. 4 6 HAKUSAN MARU 10,400 Apr. 19 20 HARUNA MARU 10,400 May 3 4 KATORI MARU 9,800 May 18 19 KASHIMA MARU 9.300 June 1 2 t
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      439 2 BURNS PHUP LINE. (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY) ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7365 tons) and the S3. MANGOLA (3,352 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins
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      500 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Denmirl.) Telephone 5S2J. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AMD COPENHAGEN. From From From Fro«« 3'pore Malacca Port Penang LALANDIA 18/4 IK '4 '9/4 21/4 MEONIA 9/5 9/5 10/5 11/6 ALSIA »O/6 80/6 81/5 2/6 BORINGIA M/6 20/6 21/6 23/6
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      1198 2 R^^^*^ SHIPPING. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO Steam Ship Co.. Ltd, and China (1982). LTD. Mataal Steam Navigation Co, Ltd.) IE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE CINARD STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE, LW
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  • Shipping News.
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      FRANCE'S NEW BATTLESHIP.
      902 3 The Dunkerque. UNUSUAL GROUPING OF MAN ARMAMENT. The Frenih Ministry of Marine has released oflcial information concerning the new cipital ship Dunkerque. This new vessel s the first laitleship put on the stocks ti France since 1913. It is interesting to rec»rd the ships then under construction,
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      L'ATLANTIQUE FIRE REVELATIONS.
      369 3 Further Evidence. LINER TO BE REPAIRED IN ENGLAND? Further interesting evidence on the origin of the fire in L'Atlantique was given by M. Seignot, chief reception clerk of the liner, to the examining magistrate at the official inquiry in Bordeaux. M. Seignot visited cabin 232 (in which
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      ALLEGED SABOTAGE.
      208 3 Story Of L'Atlantique Captain. Pari«, Feb. 16 Captain Schoofs reveals that L'Atlantique had already been the object of various attempts at sabotage before the outbreak of fire which destroyed her. In reply to questions, he is reported as having said that on previous voyage an iron door, only
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      SLOOPS TRIALS.
      61 3 Successful trials, including consumption and full-power trials, have been carried out by ILM.S. Dundee, a sloop constructed at Chatham Dockyard. The turbine machinery for this vessel was constructed by R. and W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Co., Ltd., at their St. Peter's Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne. A sister vessel, H.M.S. Falmouth,
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      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      85 3 Nuturdiiy. April 1. Ships alongside the Wharres or eipected to Arrive, KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. "Curlew," The Cable. Lch. "Alert," Lighter "Palepah," Tug "Belant:kas." Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanlong Pagar. Albert Dock Rahman. Victoria Dock Nil. Eeppel Harbonr. King's Dock
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    126 3 FULDA, Ger, 6,525 tons, from Hamburg 1-4, for Manila, Shanghai 2-4. SOERABAJA. Out.. 341 tons, from Palembang 31-3. for Palembaift 1-4. RAUB, Irit., 573 toil.-, from Pontianak 1-4, for Pontianak 3-4. RETEH. Dut.. 264 tons, from Bengkalis 1-1. for Bengalis, Asahan, Paneh 3-4. HONG PENG, Brit., 2,525 tons,
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    PASSENGERS.
    686 3 The following passengers arrived in Singapore by the P. and O. Ranchi: Mr. and Mrs. B. Allen, -Mrs. L. B. Baker. Mrs. J. J. Ballam, Miss M. E. Barbour, Miss D. Baum. Dr. J. Bell. Mrs. J. A. BohannoiJ, Mr. E. A. Bolles, Mr. J. W. Boring, Mr. G.
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    TELEGRAPHS.
    9 3 Communication with Bangkok and Tungsong has been restored.
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    WRECK REPORTED.
    53 3 At a distance of about 15 miles northwestwaid of the noitV.ern entrance to the Dindings, lat. 4* 27' 00"N, long. 100° 20' 00"E (approx) there is the wreck of a Chinese junk sunk after collision. The m.v. Kangaroo arrived from Frumantlc with 4,538 sheep yesterday and sails for
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      464 3 fj* NORDDEUTSCHER H|ta LLOYD. rj| pS* j (Incorporated in Wr.'jjraf Germany.) The cn-'-rmentioned ara the company's ■intended fixtures: OUTWARD. FULDA for Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, N. China Japan Apr. 1 ALLKR for Manila, Japan and Hankow Apr. 8 TRAVE for Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taku. Dairen, Tsingtao and Japan Apr. 9
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      438 3 IT COSTB YOU ONLY £70.6.for a beaullf nl trip frost HONG KONG TO EUROPE VU AMERICA ■^•rial class across the Paetle Ist clasa Rail in America Tourist claas Atlantic on the famons and :\tw s.s. Manhattan or s.s. Waahlaxton. (If paaaafe through the Panama Canal la desired G$4S ntra). An
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      511 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Freight Service to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. Via Ports and Suez Canal OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI ft JAPAM Steamer s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Apl. 29 Apl. X) HOMEWARDS. M. CITY OF MANILA for Havre, London, Rotterdam Hamburg Apl. 15
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      65 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Station* Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. ins Sunshine temp. •P hrs. *F Alor Star 77 O.JJS Nil 71 Si'.iawan 79 Nil 'Nil 71 K. TrengKanu 82 2.7. 0.1 69 Bukit Jeram 80 0.02 Nil 71 Malacca 84 Nil 1.1 71 Singapore 87 0.76 2.6
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      112 3 TIDE TABLES. Saturday, April 1. H. W. 1.26 a.m., 8 ft. 7 in. Z.S7 p.m., 6 ft. 9 in. Sunday. April 2. H. W. 1.57 a.m., 8 ft. 3 in., 328 p.m., 6 ft. 2 in. Monday. April 3. H. W. 2.33 a.m., 7 ft. 8 in., 4.45 p.m., 6
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      526 4 SITUATION VACANT When applying for any position advertised in these columns send copies of testi■oniala. Do not send originals. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. Appointment of Shift Engineer in the Hoiler House at St. James Power Station. Applications ore invited from duly qualified Engineers between the age of and 40 years for
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      753 4 BOARD-RESIDENCE BROADVIEW 344, Orchard Road. Doul.le A; Miirie r.oin lulnished. mo>!. san. Hot old water, also tiflin i dinners on monthly or weakly. Terms modi HOUSES. FLATS TO LET HOUSE on Institution Hill. Moderate rent. United Engineers. TO LET, 8, Oxley Rise, mod. 'sanitation Apply 10, Malacca Street. TO LET,
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      655 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES TO LET, 24-B. Battery Road, 2nd floor. Apply Gnthrie A Co., Ltd. OFFICE, Robinson Road, 3.700 sq. feet, first class property. Unitei Engineers. OFFICES TO LET. No. 3, Raffles Tlace (3rd floor) Nos. 6 (Ist and 2nd floors), 8 (Ist and 2nd floors), r.nd 10
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      574 4 FOR SALE INniKS. Dressing Gowaa, Slippers less i'-'r to ilcur before new goods arrive. Swastika. :t. Orchard Road. JUST PUBLISHED. THOMAS INCH ON STRENGTH. With chapters on Wcight-Liftinc. Illustrated vviih ■"■■> actual photos. Thomas Inch is one of the world's most famous strong men, $2.10. I'll K LIFE METHODS OF
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      453 4 PUBLIC NOTICES. PERAK TURF CLUB. EASTER AMATEUR MEETING 1»:13. SATURDAY, APRIL Uih, i«»:.:. MONDAY. Al'Kn. 17th, 19X1. ARRA.VGKMKMS A:- USUAL I'roirrammcs muy be obtaii.id from the Secretaries of all Turf Clubs. A MEMBERS $5 SWEF.PSTAKK will be held each day on Races to be decided upon by the Committee. $2
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      452 4 BUSINESS CARCS. MASSAGE HA^L MANICURE AND MASSAGE. Mr*. HARU and Miss HANAJ CO, WATERLOO STREET, j Telephone 7407. rfy^S^Ko LOOK YGUNG ',~ff'^Y\ wi3 tv,, ir- of i Jr 1 ?*ViHH Pair of ourinvisi JSr I serve Loth foi far I am ii^nßßwN* /LjJi Consu i tfjsWf MM Hhj S.K/KKIEI &<<)..
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      78 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside without Malaya. Malaya. Postage. Monthly 3.00 4.00 i !.f.O Quarterly 8.50 512.00 7.50 Half Yearly $17.00 (34.00 $15.00 Tearly $31.00 (48.00 $30.00 NOTE.— Ontatation cheques should Include Ik* usual bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and iniirruciions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS appear on the form at
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    DESERT MURDER HUNT.
    408 5 Nine Week's Trek Of 1,300 Miles. Heading a string of six worn and footweary camels, and followed by sown bearded, manacled natives, Trooper McKinnon, Of the Central Australian monntad police, recently returned to Alice Springs after a l,:$0!> miles trek in search <>f aliened murderers. He had
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    JAPANESE TRADE PROSPERITY.
    595 5 Dependence on Raw Material Imports. The leaders of commerce and industry in Japan are taking ivory precaution not to he Dialed by the unusual prosperity of the nations foreign trade during the sevoml half ct last year, when the adverse balance til reduced U) MOM twenty million
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    BRITAIN'S NEW HARBOUR.
    629 5 Mile and Half of Quays. £13,000,000 WORK AT SOUTHAMPTON. One of the most spectacular harbours in the world is now rising to completion from the forests buried under Soutliamptton Water. Sn years ago the wide, shallow bay beneatO the west walls of Southampton was a lonely and
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    NEW OPIUM LAW.
    37 5 Severe Punishment For Drug Addicts. Nanking. M Drag addicts will face imprisonment of six months and a tine not exceeding $:joo un-ier the new opium law which it promulgated l>> the National Government today.
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      368 5 HOTEL S 111 w m« mil 111 hi 1 in 1 ■■■■sai'iiasaTrriwßWTTnMssTsTsasTiwsrrninmTnn^^ RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOJEL. ROOMS WITH HOT COLD RUNNING WATER. TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE 9.30 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT. NEW AMBER ROOM NOW OPEN FOR PRIVATE I LUNCHEONS AND DINNERS. STRICTLY PRIVATE, j RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCJffi^IRA PHONE 5381.
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      44 5 RAFFLES CAFE Excellent Meals a la Carte at Moderate Cost. BREAD daily delivery to all parts of the town. CAKES Cakes and Pastries, Sausage Rolls and Curry Puffs freshly made daily. Upcountry orders executed promptly. Chocolates, Sweets, Crackers and Fancy Goods. PHONE 5381, i:i!!llll!i!lllllllll|i:!lllini!l!llllli;!il!l!i!'MI!l!ii:illllllllll!llli:illllli!!llill!lllll!ttlllilllllll
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      31 5 NEW SHIPMENT RADIO SPEAKER CABINETS I.VIKST DEBIGXB IN. OAK. MAHOGANY AND WALNUT 1 (IMI'LKTI: mm IJAFKI.K PRICES FROM $6.25. RADIO SERVICE Co. Of MALAYA 2. ORCHARD ROAM. Sl\<: AI'OKK. IMIONK 7199.
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      532 5 SINGAPORE RADIO TIME TABLE BY OUR EXPERT. STATIONS. Metres. SAT. SUN. MON. TUBS. WED. THURS. FRL KUALA LUMPUR 48.92 7.9 p m 7to 9 p.m. 7to 9 p.m. BANDOENG 58.M 6.30-10 p.m. 6.30-10 p.m. 6.30-10 p.m. i 6.30-10 p.m. JL_3O-l<r_ p.m. 6.30-10 p.m. 6.30-10 p.m. V'SIAD (Singapore Amateur) OM 11
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  • Correspondence.
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      UNEMPLOYMENT.
      652 6 Mr. John Hands Explains Selangor Position. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, If your editorial note "Ample Time" was w-itten about the "extract from a circular sent out by the Selanjtor Asiatic Unemnloyment Committee" I have nothing to say about it, but I enclose the document itself
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      SELANGOR ASIATIC UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE.
      183 6 SELANGOR ASIATIC UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE. As the relief given U you by your fellows who are still in employment was never intended to be a "dole" or pension, and as the amount provided by them alone has never been sufficient to meet the cost of the milk, rice, and cash 'the
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      ONE HORNED RHINO.
      374 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I disagree with your correspondent's statement in his letter published in your issue of Mar. 28, that the one- boned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) can be found in Ulu Nenggiri, Ulu Kelantan. I have tried for years to obtain reliable
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    BOOK NEGLECTED.
    280 6 Liquor Shop Owner Fined $10. Quek Koh Chay, a liquor shop pro- J prietor at first pleaded guilty before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the Criminal District Judge, yesterday to a charge of neglecting to keep his stock book in a proper manner, I but after Mr. A. K.
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    " TABEK TUAN."
    359 6 TABEK TUAN." ifi Parting Salutation To A Magistrate. "Tabek tuan" was Kumsin l>in Kar>en's H parting salutation to Mr. A. \V. Hay, p i In- nfinn>nn Becoad Magistrate, after being sentenced to one month's imprison- J iwciii on a charge of fraiuiuleiu posses- I sion of clothing and jewellery. This
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    HOUSES DESTROYED.
    160 6 Whole Row Gutted In Big Blaze. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penury. Mar. 31. A big tire at Sungei Patani broke out 1 1 yesterday Morning when a row of houses II situated beyond the ;>un>-ei Pu'.ani bridpel] adjoining Glugor Rotate, comprising.' twenty three houses Cuaxtmcted of plap\ walls
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    YOUNG GIRL KILLED.
    159 6 European To Appeal Against Sentence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 31. |J. R. Balharry, an accountant witli Messrs. Barrow. Brown and Co., was sentenced here today to six months' imprisonment and fiivj Tcs. 800 for negligently driving a motorcar on NewYear's morning whe.-eny a young girl
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      78 6 o untsanne VISIT SWITZERLAND— The Paradise of Tourists and Sportsmen. HOTEL ClinKS showing tariffs, illustrated booklets, maps and all information free on application to th« Swiss Consulate, 121, Market Street, Singapare. ££i! PRESENTS GIFT ORIGINATIONS IN SOLID SILVER OR IN CUT CRYSTAL DE LUXE WHAT SHAM. YOU GIVE 7 I
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      104 6 mtmw.mmmwmwmwmmmm%mmmmnwmm*wmmmmmn^mmmmm%mmmmmmm*nmmm*mmmmmmmwmwwm ANNOUNCEMENTS j We take pleasure in announcing lliat as from APRIL Ist 1933, we j have been appointed Sole Agents lor the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States for JOHNNIE WALKER "BLACK LABEL," "RED j LABEL" and "SWING" j WHISKIES. i CALDBECK, MACGRECOR CO., Ltd., j Incorporated under the
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      301 7 "Faithlew" it Coming! V«! Another M.-G.-M. Hit! AUIAMBRA The Independent Theatre with the Pick of the World's Pictures. MATINEE TODAY AT 3 p.m. Even,- now and then usually unexpectedly :ilon>i comes a happy picture brimful of good humour and novelty and you hear people saying: "WASN'T IT GREAT!" HERE'S AN
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      50 7 HERE'S A GREAT WEEK-END SHOW 1 CAPITOIT Opening at Today's Matinee 3.15 TONIGHT Brought Back by POPULAR DEMAND Gainsborough's Record-breaking BRITISH Comedy Riot "JACK'S THE BOY" WITH JACK HULBERT CICELY COl R'i:\EID(;E un.l WIMFKEI) SHOTTEH. PRESENTED WITH RENE PAVLETTE The Brilliant Child Danseuse in ENTIRE NEW PROGRAMME With SVETLANOVA'S BALLET!
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      309 7 /T^ NICHTLY 6.15 C* 9.15 *>-*+; MATINEES TODAY AND TOMORROW 3.15 A Short Return Season Frederick Lonsdale's successful comedy "CANARIES mmSL "I SOMETIMES IJ Starring the inimitable im Wm\ TOM WALLS \Wm A Gaumont British Picture with YVONNE ARNAUD OPENING TUESDAY! A VIENNESE ROMANCE SET TO THE MELODIES OF STRAUSS!
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      263 7 Today's Crossword Puzzle gif p vp w 5° iw^~' (CLUES.) ALKU33. 19 Tri^k 22. Tt was 2. Courts 24. Fruit .'>. Lusty 26. Tukc effect 9. Tender 2H. Blothful 11. Implore 30. Bind 13. Last scene U. Scottish landowner 15. Sport ;!4. Pools 17. Relationship :if>. Story IS. Disemhnrk Cereal
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    203 8 Budget Report Steadies Rubber. TIN QUOTATIONS UP. (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Saturday. Today's Prices: Rubber, 6'k cents per lb. Tin. Singapore price $78.25 per picul. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber. London, 2 3/32 d., no change. New York, 2 15/16 cts., up 1/32 ct. Market Tone:— Quiet. Tin,
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    96 8 Noon, Apr. 1. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Tone of Market: Quiet steady. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 2 3/32 d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G ets. 2 15 16 per lb. R.S.S. equal to London Standard, Spot (loose)— Average buyers price for
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    PRODUCE.
    167 8 Singapore, Apr. 1. Gambier 4.75 (Cube) No. 1 unpicked) 9.00 Copra 3.90 mixed 3.60 Sago flour, Sarawak 1.82 -> White Pepper 21.75 Black Pepper 14.00 Pearl Sago 4.25 small 4.00 mcdiii" 6.0( No. 1 125 catties gross 4.10 No. 2 125 catties gross 4.05 Rice Siam $136 to 165
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        430 8 Issue Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5 5 Ayer Hitam Tin £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves 1 1 Bukit Arang £1 £1 Burmah Malay £1 £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/-
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        GENERAL.
        278 8 Issue fal. Pd. Buyers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.30 Sellers. 0.50 nom. 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 0.80 "1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 4.13.3 0 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.30 ■1 £1 Con. T. S. 7". Prefs. 21/4«/> !1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 15/1 1 Cycle and
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        141 8 ungapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 100 101 ci. Jingapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 105 110 nom. lingapore Municipal 41/2 p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 104 105 nom. lingapore Municipal 4*4 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 iingapore
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        367 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today s Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby ($1) 0.45 0.55 0.45 0.60 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.25 0.35 0.30 0.40 A. Hitam ($1) 0.50 0.65 0.50 0.60 A.. Kuning ($1) 0.10 0.05 0.15 A. Malay ($2) 0.75 1.00 0.75 0.90
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      189 8 SELLING. Singapore, Apr. 1. London, 4 months' sight 2/3 27/32 London, 3 months' sight 2/3 13/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 25/32 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 3/4 London, demand 2/3 23/32 London, T.T. 2/3 11/16 Lyons and Paris, demand 990 Hamburg, demand 162 New York, demand 39
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      RUBBER REPORT.
      340 8 O. W. Kracht's rubber report, dated February 15. states: Since our last report the market has lcmained very quiet with prices fluctuating within narrow limits. Apart from picfessional switches cut oi March to Decembtr, trading has been more or less at a standstill. The announcement that *he State
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      TREASURE FOUND.
      102 8 Dredging Operations Near Cadiz. Cadiz, Feb. 9. During dredging operations on the north bank of the Guadalete River, near the estuary, a number of gold articles, including a tray, figures and coins hav<been recovered and deposited on land in course of reclamation on the south bank. Most of
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSB.
    133 8 Today. Upper Riirma (Haag I'.i.r) p.m. Djambi (Turadja) 4 p.m. Philippine Islands ti. Chiu (l-'uldai 4 p.m. Bengkalis and Bagan Si Api Ap. (Toboali) 4 p.m Laiioean Bilik and Tsndjong Balai (Jarak) 4 p.m Tenibilahan and Rontrat (Rokan) 4 p.m. Rhio A South-Kast Borneo B.lawan) 4 p.m.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    33 8 By Christiaan Huygeni Naldera Felix Kousiel Tosari Kajputana Spor* Lonooa Feb. 17 Mar. 8 I'd). 17 Mar. 11 Feb. 22 Mar. 20 .Mar. 2 Mar. 27 Mar. i Mar. 25
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    $11,000 LOSS.
    330 8 Jeram Kuantan Rubber. The twentieth report of the directors of the Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estates, Ltd., states: The loss for the year after making due provision for depreciation, directors' fees, <;tc, amounts to $11,858.84. The balance brought forward from last year was $34,C>17.:i7 Less Loss for the year
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      191 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday, April 1. Annual «itfc. of Maynnrd A Co., Ltd., Chartered Bank Chambers, noon. V.M.C.A. Swimming Carnival, Fort Canning. 4.30 p.m. Grand Ballet in aid of Children's Aid Society, Victoria Theatru, 6.15 p.m. "Semi-Divorce" by Snore Repertory Players, Tanplin Club, 0.4") p.m. Boat Race Dinner, Sea
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    TAPAH RUBBER ESTATES.
    1014 9 Profit of $10,258. SATISFACTORY YEAR'S WORKING. The annual general meeting of the Tapah Rubber Kstates, Ltd., was held at the registered offices, Evatt and Cj., yesterday morning, Mr. W. H. Macgfregor presiding. Among those present were Mr. J. I. Dawson and Mr. J. A. Clarke (secretary). Before
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    BUKIT KEPONG RUBBER.
    1095 9 Very Small Ix>ss in A Difficult Year. Thi- twentieth annual general meeting of Bukit Kepong Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the registered office of th; company. No. 1, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, March 28, with Mr. I). St. L. Persons in the chair. After notice
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    AIR MAIL.
    47 9 Mails by the Outward Dutch Aeroplane from Amsterdam are expected to arrive at Singapore by the evening express today. Correspondence addressed to boxholders only will be ready for delivery at 7.30 p.m. Applications frcm nonbcxhclders for delivery at the General Post Office cannot be entertained.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    53 9 From Fiance, by Athos 11, due at Singapore 8 a.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan, by Shunk.) Maru, due at Singapore on Monday. From China and Japan, i>y Terukuni Maru, due at Singapore 11 a.m. on Tuesday. From China and Jnnan, by Rangoon Maru, due at Singapore daylight
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    "FIRST LOSS IN HISTORY."
    1090 9 Kamasan Rubber Meeting. At the twenty-third annual general meeting of Kamasan iU-bber Company Ltd., herd at the registered offie? of the company, No. 1. Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on March 29, the chairman Mr. M. J. Kennaway. said: The report and accounts for the year ended Dec.
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    AMUSEMENTS—Singapore.
    144 10 AMUSEMENTS— Singapore. AI.HAMBRA. Handle with Care with James Dunn. "Boots" Mallory Xl Brcndel. 6.15 9.15. Phone 6909. CAPITOL. Jacks The B'.y with Jack Hul bert Winifred Shottcr. 6.15— 9. i Phone 5261-2. CHEAT WORLD— SKY TALKIE. Victor Mi'l.agl) Jeanctte Mac Donald in Annabelle's Affairs. STAR TALKIE, GREAT WORLD.Paramount on Parade—
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. APR. 1. 1933. LET IT BE BURIED !
    792 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SAT URDAY. APR. 1. 1933. LET IT BE BURIED Sir Cecil dementi must be a very (i'sappointed man. One of his most cherished schemes has been the establishment of a customs union in Malaya. When he first mooted the suggestion i here was considerable opposition on
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    300 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. L. Ruyman has Icen appointed to act as Treasurer, Straits Settlements. Mr. G. E. Turner has been appointed to act as Assistant Controller of Labour, Penang. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Alford returned to Singapore from leave yesterday by the Ranch i. Mr. E. A. Joy. of
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    FALCONRY RESTORED TO FAVOUR.
    1263 10  -  An Old Sport Revived In England. (H> A. J. Forrest.) Falconry, a Hiwrt introfi'irrd into h'tii/'aiid />// William Ih Cenmerer, fcwuw* cstr-u>r,ii-nuiily popular with nob!-' itnfl roiWIWHI cliki- but duri.iu Ih 1 last /<•«• hundred yearn it kit been uhnoxt forgotten. Suit- the apart is beli'g
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    791 10 AN OIL "WAR." We do not wish to empha>i-< the point unduly because we have resput for lliiopinions of and sympathy for the >ut!Yi ings of. those with whom we disagii I the subject of the artificial -ontiol "i commodities, but the present ensi.- in tli
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    31 10 N«WI ha-, bws re •vtl ..in. >a\> DOT »i>nanj{ '-oiresponil-rr of the death in .onHon of Mr Cha.M Richard Ho lloini", Millpi ami u director of RWd iubb«r compaM in Malu.vu.
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    THREAT TO DESTROY GERMAN JEWRY BY BOYCOTT.
    1155 11 POSTPONED FOR FIVE DAYS. Jewish Lawyer Beaten To Death. ANTI-SEMITISM. Can Leaders Hold Nazis In Check One e>f the moM einiinoiis threats «W Hi-li\ere;l h\ a respi:nsil>le M fainter »;is aniieiiiiu-cd b\ Dr. (ioebells. the German Minister e»f Propaganda in the MtM <>f
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    MR. MACDONALD AND MUSSOLINI.
    170 11 Text of Six-Point Agreement Paris, Mar. 31. What purports to be the text of the MacDonald-Mussolini agreement in Rome i< published this morning and contains the following six articles: Germany, France, "italy and Britain should undertake to evolve an effective policy of co-operation with a view
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    RUSSIAN GOODS.
    51 11 May Be Excluded From Great Britain. Canberra, Mar. 31. Questioned in the House of Representatives on the subject of butter exports to Great Britain Mr. Latham, the Mtorney-General, said he understrod legislation had been introduced into the British House of Commons today, probably excluding Russian goods from Britain.
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    MOUNTING DEATH ROLL.
    38 11 Tornado Havoc In The Mississippi Region. New York, Mar. ML The death roll in the tornado which is sweeping the Mississippi region is now estimated at 60. Hundreds of people have been injure d. Reuter.
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    SOUND BUDGET POSITION.
    309 11 £32,279,000 Deficit. BUT PROVISION MADE FOR U.S. DEBT. Load—, Mar. 11, A remarkably sound budgetary position is revealed by the publication of the year's revenue and expenditure statistic.-. The total deficit of £32,279,000 includes the unanticipated payment of the American debt instalment in December of £30,000,0C0. On
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    SERIOUS SITUATION.
    243 11 If Manchukuo Builds A Navy. London, Mar. 31. The effect of Japan's withdrawal froi:i the League on the question of armamen's for Manchukuo has roused the attention of the London weeklies. The Spectator says that if Manchukuo is an independent State, as Japan claims, it is entitled to
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    A LAST EFFORT.
    145 11 Labyrinth of Endless Discussion." Geneva Mar. 29. The German chief delegate, Herr Nadolny, left on Tuesday evening; for Berlin in order to report to the Reich Government on the disarmament situation. Before his departure, in an interview with the Trans-Ocean Geneva correspondent, he once more pointed out
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    28 11 Mr. J. G. Barrett, of the police department, with Mis. Barrett and the Misses Dorothy and Joan Barrett, sailed i for hcme T>n leave yesterday by the Comorin,
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    SINISTER BANDIT FIGURE.
    507 11 Nanchang Captives. LANDED 25 MILES FROM NEWCHWANG. The sinister figure of Pei Pa-tien the bandit chieftain who capture-:! Mi.-. Pawk-y and Mr. Charles Coikrit. baft September, is considered in some .|ua:'"rs to be a possible conspirator in Ibe kbduction of the British officers tV.i-.i the Nanchang. The
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    ARTILLERY DUEL.
    56 11 Fighting Again At Chiumenkou. Shanhaikwan, Mar. 31. A severe artillery duel is progressing at Chiumenkou, one of the passes in Jehol, a few miles north of Shanhaikwan, following the action of the Chinese in opening a bombardment of the Japanese positions at 7 a.m., which, it is feared,
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    ITALY'S AIR FORCE.
    82 11 Celebration Of Tenth Anniversary. ■lllh. Mar. 28. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Italian Rjy-il Air Force as r. separate force, the Peich Minister and Reich Commissar for air, (apt. Goering. has addressed the Italian Air Minister, Gen. Balbo in a cordial telt-gi am
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    BILLITON ORE FOR HOLLAND.
    212 11 End of Agreement With Straits Trading Co. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 31. Discussing the action of the Billit.-:i Co. in sending tin ore to Holland for smelting, the Evening Standard emphasises that this involves a loss of business for the Singapore (siaj Trading Co.
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    FATAL CRASH.
    86 11 British Test Pilot In China. Hong Kong, Mar. 31. Mr. Ronald John Stevens, the test pilot of the Far East Aviation Co., was killed today in a crash at Liuchow, Kwangsi. Mr. Stevens was demonstrating, a new machine in his capacity of aviation adviser to the provincial Government
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    NOT RETURNING ?
    75 11 NOT RETURNING British Ambassador To Moscow. Xew York, Mar. SL It is understood from a high nonSoviet authority" that Sir Esmond (>v< v, the British Ambassador to the Soviet Republic, will not return to Moscow after the trip to Lonelon, according to the Nc-a York Herald Tribune's correspondent .'.i Moscow.
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    RECORD JUDGMENT.
    99 11 Plaintiff Wins Chinese Tobacco Case. Judgment for the plaintiff was entered by the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), in the Supreme Court today in the case in which Yu Van Woke, widow of Yu Yap Tong, a ton;;eco merchant of Canton, sued the executors of Chu Shun Hang
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    34 11 Mr. A. Claude-Brown, of Messrs. Muller and Phipps, Ltd., left Penang on Thursday on transfer to the Colombo office where, he has been appointed manner. Mr. and Mrs. Claude-Brown sailed by the President Hayes.
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    HAMMOND'S FINE DISPLAY.
    844 11 Piling Up Big Lead For England. LUNCH: 282 FOR 2. Rapid Scoring This Morning. a Hammond was in great form this morninu when play was resumed in the second Test match, taking his mw night total of 41 to l">2 at lunch. When the int»r»al arrived Kngland
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      31 11 STOP PRESS NEWS. K\THKK KOK;:< \-l Tennis is almost miv- tv b* off, Cricket is alawsi ■-"'<■ it k* sff. "The Grand Mullet" I* mm to be on. VIeTOKIA THKATKK. 141 p.m.
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    Building Restrictions Near Aerodrome.
    4218 12 Building Restrictions Near Aerodrome. "UNNECESSARY, UNREASONABLE AND UNJUST." A complaint that the restrictions (Government desired to be placed on landowners in dose proximity to the aerodrome, which is being constructed at (Jrove Head, were "unnecessary, unreasonable and unjust" was made at a meeting of the Municipal ('<:mmissi<:rut> yesterday when a
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    BEER BEHIND A HEDGE.
    658 12 Court Outburst. "BETTER YOU SHOULD KILL ME." "It is better if you should kill me," exclaime;l a rWHsg Tamil named Masulumani when he was committed to stand hi* trial at the next Assizes by Mr. H. A. Forrer. the Criminal District Judge, yesterday on a charge
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    RITZ CINEMA.
    31 12 The Ritz Cinema, Geylang. who have moved to more commodious premises opposite l.orong 41, Geylang, opened with Baroud. Rex Ingram .< famous picture, last night. There was a large audience.
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    COCOS POST OFFICE.
    15 12 A post office has baa established on Coca* Island. It opens today.
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    TO BE OPENED BY THE GOVERNOR.
    211 12 Agri-Horticultural Show. The Singapore-Johore Agri-Horticul-tural Show, in which prizes are offered for exhibits grown, produced, made or manufactured in Singapon and Johore, opens at the New World on Friday, Apr. 7. and will continue for three days. The Show will be opened by H.
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    MONEY DEMAND.
    179 12 Boy's Father Signs Bond For $50. Ng Chan Meng, about whose age than was considerable doubt, had the rapport of his father when he appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the Criminal District Judge, yesterday to receive sentence after being convicted in the Third Magistrate's Court for voluntarily
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    "THE VITAL SPARK."
    121 12 Naming Of Private Plane At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 31. The first aeroplane to be owned by a woman pilot in Malaya, and the only one privately owned in the F.M.S. at tiupresent time, was named at the Kuai Lumpur Flying Club
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    WITHDRAWN.
    71 12 Kidnapping Charge Against Chinese Woman. Eng See Moey. a ||i j he i fed Chinese woman, who had spent a nv;t.ih in the Civil Prison as she nu uit'ble *o find bail, was discharged by Mr. H. A. Forrer, the Criminal District .!ii.i,,< yesterday as the case against her
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    MILK CAN FULL OF GANJA.
    968 12 Detective Who Became Suspicious. That he was waiting for a milkman who was in the habit of carrying ganja (Indian hemp) in his milk can. was part of the evidence given by a North Indian detective before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the Criminal District Judge,
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    R.E.F.A.C. SHIELD.
    31 12 The Royal Engineers 'lif!: Association Corps Shield, open to all R- vr.! Engineer units abroad, wan won ry the 41st (Fortress) Company, R. E. Singapore, for the year 1932.
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    16 12 The Rev. 1 1 Haicll ha* bevn gran! *■<' a isaaca u> »oMM»e aianjages m th< Colony,
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    MALAYAN GIRL GUIDES.
    800 12 Larger Membership. ENCOURAGING REPORT PRESENTED. From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 11, A growth of keenness and efficiency and an Iw lease m aaiiihan from 7t>i> to 903 was reported at the annual meeting of the Malayan Girl Guides headquarter council. Lady dementi, referring to the
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    MALACCA E.S.A.M.
    51 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. :!0. The annual geneial meeting of the Malacca branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya was held in the Malacca Club on Wednesday. Capt. 0. G. Williamwas elected rhaiiman and Mr. D. Cuthbertaoa was meted honorary sgMetary and trc.asuie.i- ioi the ensuing
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    Aircraftman Graham Wins Thrilling Fight Against Sullivan. SULLIVAN AGAIN BEATEN.
    668 13 Aircraftman Graham Wins Thrilling Fight Against Sullivan. SULLIVAN AGAIN BEATEN. Graham's Fine Display. THRILLS ABUNDANT AT NEW WORLD. The return match between Aircraftman Graham and Nickj Sulli an in the Moon light Hall, New Wo.nl, last night provided one of the finest tights that has been seen in Singapore. From
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    219 13 Aston Villa to Visit Arsenal. The following matches will be played in the Knglish League today First Division. Arsenal vs. Aston Villa. Birmingham vs. Sheffield Utd. f Blackburn R. vs. Leicester City. Blackpool vs. Bolton Wands. Derby County vs. Liverpool. Everton vs. Middlesbrough. Leeds United vs. Portsmouth. Manchester
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    S.A.F.A. LEAGUE.
    230 13 Positions In Commercial Cup Competition. The following al' orations in the S.A.F.A. League and Commercial Cup fixture lists are notified: Marine Department vs. Medical College Union, on Aug. 2 will be played on S.H. Board ground. S.C.F.A. II vs. Mclical College Union postponed from Mar. will be played
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    MATCH POSTPONED.
    34 13 Owing to the ground being flooded the First Division football match between the R.A. and Pulau Brani, which was fixad for yesterday afternoon at the Anson Road Stadium, had to be postponed.
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    SELANGOR REFEREES' BOARD.
    228 13 Proposal to Hold Test In May. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. A circular issued by the Selangor Football Association slates that owing to the shortage or registered referees I in Selangor all leaguts, D.F.A.'s and clubs are requested to assist the Referees' Board by
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    SELANGOR TRIAL.
    128 13 Selecting Team for Easter Match. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. The first State cricket fixture will be played in Kuala Lumpur during Easter when the S.C.C. will be the visitors, and to assist the selectors a trial match will be played on the Selangor Club
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    SPEEDY DADO.
    114 13 Secures Good Victory Over Ernie Hood Making his first ring appearance since Baby Palmore, Mexican unknown, knocked ihim out in the first round on Feb. 11, Speedy Dado took it out on Ernie Hood, of Pasadena, here tonight, states a message of Feb. 24 frcm San Diego. He
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    FOOTBALL TEAMS.
    109 13 The following have been invited to play Association football for tho S.C.C. against the 11th Bty R.A. on Tuesday: A. Van Bachove; J. L. Elmer and F. A. MeCatTery; F. E. E. Hindley, J. A. Hunt and R. N. Walling; D. Alexander, R. \V. Jakeman, E. A. Brodie,
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    MALACCA FOOTBALL.
    63 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. 30. The Malacca Club suffered a s—l5 1 defeat in a friendly match by Mr. G. Roger's eleven. The Club were at full strength but found the visitors too good tor them. The scorers for the winners were H. S. Lee (-'I),
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    CRICKET TEAMS.
    94 13 1 The following have been selected to play for the Onited Services Officers against the Etceteras at cricket en the S.C.C. Padang, on Apr. 9 at 10.30 a.m.: Major C. J. K. Hill, R.A.P.C., Fit. Lieut. Croome, R.A.F.,Capt. H. B. Rose, 1/Wflts R., capt. L. H. Rearne, 1
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    ENGLISH TURF TOPICS.
    2131 13 Cheltenham Thrills. MORE SPRING HANDICAP WEIGHTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits 3 imes Office, Fleet Street, Mar. 14. The most thrilling as well as the most valuable race of the v.rek has been the Natio.ial Hunt Steeplecl ase, which was won by Col. M. Lindsay's Ego at
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    SENIOR GOLFERS.
    309 13 Tomorrow's Match Over K.L. Course. (From Our Own Coresrpondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. U. Thj ft Hawing: players will taKO part in 1 four-ball match to be played at Hm Selan^or Golf Club on Sunday, aetweeii the Senior Golfers Society of Malaya i.f-d the Selangor Golf Club, the Seniors
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    HOME FOOTBALL SURPRISE.
    581 13 Alec Jackson's Plight. WILL HE RETURN TO THE LEAGUE The football world ha<! another during the week-end when it learned that Alec Jackson, the Scottish international star, had by mutual arrangement nerered his connection v ith the Cheshire League club. Ashtnti National, :ii a considerable Otiifln tn
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    TENNIS.
    232 14 Ties in the S.C.C. Tournament. There was no play yesterday in iho SCC. tennis tournament owing to rain. MONDAY'S TIES. Th» following ties will be olayed on Monday: (iodown Douli'c-. E. A. Taylor and F. T. K. Hobbes owe N vs. U. K. Young and H. J. P. Fletcher
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    WORLD'S RECORDS.
    109 14 Topping Wins U.S.A. Title For 60 Metres. Several unofficial world's records were set up at the American indoor track championship, held at the Madison Square Garden. Emmett Topping, of New Orleans. I won the *i 0 metres dash, his time. G 7-10 sec, beating the previous world s
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    233 14 Today. April I. V.M.C.A. Swimming Carnival, Fort Canning 4.30 p.m. Cricket: Nondescripts vs. St. Joseph's. N.C.C. crd.; Utd. Emriaaers vs. Khals.i Assn.. I.K. ciil.; Indinn Assn. vp. V.M.I.A I.A. ftr.l.; Ceylun Sports Club vs. S.K.C., C.S.C. el.: Belaager State trial; St. Andrew's School vs. <'i-yl<;n S.C., School K
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    AMERICA'S GOLF TEAM.
    953 14 AMER ICA'S GOLF TEAM. Surprising Omission Of Farrell. The following nine players ha\e been ■elected to represent the United States agafaiel (!icat Britain in the Ryder Cup maUh at Soothport on June 26 and 27: Walter Hagen (capt.), Detroit. (Jene Sarazen. l.akeville Club, Lona; Island. Olin Uutra, Santa Monica, California.
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    BOXER'S TWO FIGHTS IN ONE NIGHT.
    384 14 With a 40-Mile Car Ride In Between. These are days of hustle among boxers, as in other walks of life, but few have even cunteniplnted, let alone attempted, the programme in which i Phineas John, the Welsh feather-weight, has inadvertently become involved, writes I
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    CROSS-COUNTRY.
    318 14 International Champion Wins Another Title. Tom Emm, the international champion, won his first Northern Senior Crosscountry title at Crewe in mail week, covering the nine miles course in s(imin. 40sec, under conditions which appear to have been worse than those experienced for the Southern at Chingford. The conditions obviously
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    B.B.B.C. PROTEST.
    205 14 Strong Letter To New York Commission. The British Boxing Board of Control has issued a letter sent by them to the New York State Athletic Commission regarding the enforced trial of ex-Sea-man Watson, the British featherweight champion, on hi.< arrival in America for his contest with Fidel la
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    A SPY STORY.
    139 14 Man Who Tried To Swallow Document. Xanking, Mar. 17. A man suspected to be a spy was < aught here by th. 1 police yesterday when a note containing military information was found on his person. The arrested man, Sung Cheng-tung, has been for some time under
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    ALONE.WITH 400 ESKIMOS!
    1398 15 ALONE. WITH 400 ESKIMOS! (From Our l! •n:.) London, Mir. i. AN' KmjliMi In :<!(> is icavinjr Lo "lon to make her home h trie loaelk in the world. It is beyond '.he Yukon, on the fringe i f the Arctic and wc-t of Hudson Bay. In three yi-ai <
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    PICKPOCKET WARNING.
    142 15 What about Ayr's Honest Men And Bonnie Lasses Lord Provost Buist, of Dundee, speaking at the dinner of the London Ayrshire Society at the Hotel Victoria said that he first visited Ayr when he was a lad. He knew about it, for according to Burns it was a
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    1345 15 (By E. H. Symonds, Chairman and Managing Director, Reville, LW.) XT must not be thought that only our ■U- modern-day women are fickle in regard to fashion. At certain early periods in history wome.i were more fash-ion-ifickle than the women of today. The feminine love of
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    78 16 Kuala Lumpur And Klang Rotary Clubs. (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang. Mar. U A joint dinner of the Kuala l.umpur and Klang Rotary Clubs was held at the Railway Restaurant her« last nij.-ht. The Rev. G. V. Summers presided. Mr. John Hands, of the Kuala Lumpui ("lull, spoke
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    3145 17 Malayan Politics— Sir Hugh Clifford Speaks Lessons In A IV ovel—The Sultans' Position Looking Backwards And For wards Ta njong Malim's Reply. (By Our Kuala Lumpur Correspondent.) I HAVK ln'i-n ri-adintr for th.- Btw\ Sir Hutch Clifford's full-Unjfl'n novel A I'rincc of Malaya an.!
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    AMERICA'S NEW PRESIDENT.
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    THE GOVERNOR AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    19 20 SIR CECIL CLEMENTI inspecting the guard of honour at the K. U rifle range.
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