The Straits Times, 27 March 1934

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    38 1 The Straits Times [SBTABUBHKD USABLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 10 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1954. PRICE 10 CENTS, The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1954. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      209 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CeCIL ST. ('PHONE 6181). YOU I CAN NOW BUY GOOD FURNITURE I CHEAP AT PASKOE'S 15 M. Orchard M. I PASSENGERS BY "P. 0." Please Note |^N striking proof of the "P. O." Company's desire to please, and cater for the comfort of its passengers, we are able
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      147 1 BE GOOD TO YOUR ADAM'S APPLE! WEAR A Kynoch SCARF. V m itilijl *m w YOU WILL LIKE THE IV m XV Vwol stunning colours, V^>JhB YOU WILL LIKE THE sell i*5 SMART DESIGNS LONDON'S LATEST SCARVES FASHION. Kynoch SCARVES ARE DESIGNED BY YOUNG MEN FOR YOUNG MEN PRICE $3.50
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      118 1 W^i: JtMVLVI?. H <& E >^ FIGHT (OlI^S^B When cough*, colds, or I broochitis attack the system I fffh ffiSk rrl a >lc ton c needed. I r-~\Tj Waterbury*s Compound I Ok theMS diseases. It builds I i^T"J^^^H I P run down ▼•tality-p-^^JkX. i atrengthensbodyand nerves. I E^T— |tp^! B
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      549 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PKNTNBULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR BAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore NALDERA 16,000 Mar. 30 BANGALORI 6.000 Apr. 12
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      770 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Naple*, Marseilles, London. Antwerp Rotterdam and MaNUesbroogh. Vessels Tonnage Due Ball I HAKONB MARU 10,400 Apr. 8 SUWA MARU 10,000 Apr. 19 30 FUBHIMI MARC 10,900 May S 4 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,509 May 16 17 5 May omit Rotterdam. I
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      586 2 BURNS PHILP LINE. (Incorporated la Australia.) FOB BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by the wenknown steamer MARSHA (TJH tons) and the 14. MANGOLA (3353 tons) (Canro only). The aa. MARELLA to one of the largest and finest sti—in trading to Australia, cabins
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      516 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark! PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COFENHAOJEN. From Prom From From B'pore Malacca Port Penang BfßPst t BRRIA 9/4 10/4 11/4 13/4 LALANDIA 1/9 1/5 2/5 4/5 MBONIA 22/5 22/5 23/5 2S/S t Calling Marseilles, Havre and Stockholm
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      1215 2 SHIFrTNO. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO Steam SUp Co, LH. and China Mutual (1931) LTD. Stsasa NavioUsst C«, Ltd. THK CUNARD STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO. LTD THE CHINA NAVIGATION C«, LTD. THR AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd.
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    SHIPPING SITUATION IN CHINA.
    1038 3 Considerable Decrease In Cargo. The shipping situation In China Is surveyed in a report Issued by the Department of Overseas Trade, entitled, "Trade and Economic Conditions In China," dated 1931-1933. Shipping is always one of the earliest businesses to be affected by any trade depression, and
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    UNIFORM BILLS.
    122 3 Legislation providing for uniform bills of lading along the lines The Hague Rules, which have been adopted by practically every maritime nation except the United States, has been reIntroduced in the Senate by Mr. White, Jun. The bill provides for application of the shipping code advocated by the
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    CHITRAL.
    28 3 The Chitral has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at 10 a.m. tomorrow. She will proceed alongside the B'H.B. wharf on arrival.
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    202 3 THEDSNS, Dut 1,181 tons, from Palembang 27-3, for Falembanj 28-3. MABELLA. Norw., 840 tons, from Banged: 26-3, for Bangkok 28-3. AUBY, Sar.. 319 tons, from Llmbang 27-3. for Kuching 30-3. LARUT, Brit.. 484 tons, from Malacca 27-3, for Malacca 28-3. HAMBURG MARU, Jap.. 3,158 tons, from Yokohama 26-3,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    129 3 Tuesday, March 27. Ship* alsngsHi the Wharves or expected to arrive. Godown Gate KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Hoppers J.J. 12 13. Dredger Foremost, T£. Cable. Oil Wharf J.B. August Keasler. Coal Wharf NIL VESSELS IN DRT DOCKS. Tanionr Pagar. Albert Dock Lighi^rs "A" Sc "D." %M B
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      265 3 HOLLYWOOD ACCLAIMS sj»l>Met» TXHill I New Tangee Theatrical The beautiful stars of Hollywood know the famous Tangee Lipstick with its soothing, protective cream base. But they needed a dark, vivid coloring for theatrical use. Tangee Theatrical met their demand. Same marvelous cream base as Tangee, it is dark and vivid,
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      313 3 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) APCAR LINE FOR HONG KONG, AMOY, SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE OSAKA SIRDHANA Sails Mar. 29 Excellent modern accommodation tor first and second class passengers. Special holiday return tickets Interchangeable with p. O. 8. N. CO., LTD, Issued at cheap rates. ADAMSON OILFUXAN
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      372 3 PRESIDENT LINERS £71.12.— FROM SINGAPORE- TO EUROPE. VIA AMERICA. This rate includes: (a) tad class passage Singapere to Heng Keag. (b) TearM class across the Paeine. (c) Ist class rail across America. (i) TearM ciaas Atlantic ia the new aad famoas v Manhattan or s.s. Washington. NOTE: If passage through
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      468 3 ELLERNAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Parts aad Sues Canal. Due Sails Steamrr Spore S'poi*. CITY OP CHRIBTCHURCH Mar. 29 Apr. 2 CITY OP BAODAD Apr. 14 Apr. 1« For HONG KONG. SHANGHAI A JAPAN. Steamer Due Spore. CITY OF
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      97 3 TIDE TABLES. Tuesday. Marcb 27. H. W. 8 am.. 7 It. 1 in.. 9.44 pm., 7 ft. 2 In. L. W. 2.43 am., 4 ft. 9 in., 3 5 p.m.. 1 ft. 9 In. Wednesday, Mirrh 28. H. W. 8 59 am.. 7 ft. 6 in., 10.9 p.m.. 7 ft.
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      70 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mln. temp, ins Sunshine temp. T hra. »F Alor Star 92 NU 10.1 72 Kota Bharu 89 NU 10.9 72 K. Trengganu 87 Nil 9.6 73 Bukit Jeram 88 003 6.9 72 Malacca 85 NU 8.5 73 Singapore (Mt. Faber)
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      361 4 SITUATIONS VACANT Whn applying for any position advertised In these column* send copies af Ustl- monials. Do not send originals. SALES GIRL for Retail Dept. MEDICAL HALL LTD. Situation now filled. Applicants aro thanked. CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND reliable amah to take entire charge of two children, age 6 and 2
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      593 4 BOARD-RESIDENCE Vacancies at "Lloyd Ho_e." 3 Lloyd Rd. METEOPOLE HOTEL. Bru Basah Road Modern Sanitation, service. Rooms from $40 full Board $100. PHONE 7886 MOTOR VEHICLES WOLSELEY. 1928. Two seater tourer Good running order. $2SO or offer. Apply Box No. 486, Straits Times. FOR SALE. MORRIS OXFORD SIX TOURER. 1931
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      592 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET GODOWNB. Read Street off River Valley Road. 4.000 to SO.OOO square feet United Engineers, Limited. Ground Pint Ploor. RoWnson Rd. Premises, separately or together United Engineers TO LET. OFFICES at 4 and 4-A, Prince Gt., top floor and No. M. Raffles Haoe Apply Koh Chew Kee
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      671 4 EDUCATIONAL GERMAN. FRENCH, ITALIAN tultfcm by German teacher. Moderate fees. 452, 8. T. SPEECH TRAINING. Young English Lady fully Qualified (Dlplomee London University) wishes to take pupils for Remedial speech. Diction. Dramatic Art etc. Apply 429. S. T '■TANOLIN," Cameron Highlands' School for European children, will open on July 6—
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      723 4 BUSINESS CARDS. MASSAGE HALLi MANICURE AND MASSAGE. I G A R O BEAUTY CREATIONS Mrs. HABU mod M— I HANA THE M. WATERLOO STREET. $g PERMANENT WAVE Telephone 7467. b» European _*dt experts RAFFLES HOTEL (Room 120) Mid at 93 Bras Basab Road pss^Jfc\ 'll 3_l__ob TWfect Sighi |Ull^*jX&m Eye
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      395 4 ies and The Straits Budjgc-c may oe MALACCA. Hong Hln Co.. 14, First Cross Street Lanka Stores. 28. The Riverside GEM AS. Rly. Refreshment Room, {lim He* Say). SLANG. Federal Rubber Stamp Co. Eiy. Station Bookstall. Klang New Bookstall Co.. 23 Main Street Genera] Store. 20. Tunsku Dia Udln StreetKUALA
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      188 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore ..lthin Outside Without Ma: y» Mala? Postage Monthly S 3.M f 4.M S 2.50 Uu»rl<Tly S *M *12M '-5« Half Yearly SI7.M »«.M 115 00 YnrN $34.00 '48.00 30.00 Ncte. Ontstatlon cheques should Include the asual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES Ti cbargrs and instructions for C'LASSI- j
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    EX-KING ALFONSO WINS LAWSUIT.
    396 5 Judge On Penal Laws Of Foreign State. Mr. Justice Lawrence delivered his reserved judgment In the King's Bench Division on Mar. 0 In the action concerning securities valued at about £11,000. which were claimed both by ex-King Alfonso and Banco de Vizcaya. The action came up
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    DEATH SENTENCE SET ASIDE.
    269 5 Judge's Criticism Of Police. Allahabad, Feb. 27. "We are left with the gravest doubt whether the accused was even present when the crime was committed and with a suspicion that, so far as Chhanga is concerned, there has been some bribery of the police." with these
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    WALKED 100 MILES.
    109 5 Undergraduate Wins £50 Bet Mr. John Lubbington, an undergraduate of Jesus College. Cambridge, won a bet of £50 from a fellow undergraduate recently by walking to London and back in 21 hours. He left Cambridge at seven o'clock one morning, arrived at Finchley Road that night, and
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      336 5 HOTELS TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CLASSICAL MUSIC 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DANCE (FORMAL) 9.45 p.m. to Midnight WEDNESDAY, MAR. 28th THE NOVELTY DANCERS FRED COLLIER AND BETTY CARROL RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONE 5381. SEA VIEW HOTEL TONIGHT: SPECIAL DINNER DANCE ADELPHI HOTEL THE ROTARY CLUB OF SINGAPORE MEETS TO-MORROW AT 1
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      163 5 CELESTIAL HOTEL, IPOH. The most up-to-date building, with modern sanitary installation. BOARD LODGING $5 per day. (LODGING ONLY $2). CABARET DANCE NIGHTLY WITH SPECIAL ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE. DANCING PARTNERS AVAILABLE MOTOR-GARAGE AVAILABLE. PHONE No: 163. OUR MIDDLE NAME IS SERVICE WE UNDERTAKE ANT SERVICE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH OVERHAUL, TESTING,
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      119 5 Quite the tastiest thing I^l ||f I j *^9 Tempting, yes baked ■4 t° a golden brown and hot from the oven but by no means costly. Get the habit. Buy your cakes and Place your order now. pastry from the G.H. You'll like them immensely. THE Q U CAFE
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      92 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter, Daventry. England. TODAI. 6.20 a.m. "Hurdy-Gurdy." 7.5 Sports Talk Economic Running Speeds." 7.20 Programme of Sea Music. 8.5 The News. 1.35 p.m. Wireless Military Band. 2.45 Variety. 7.20 Reginald New at the organ. 7.50 The Commodore Grand
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      134 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle (CLUES.) ACROSS. 1». Prated 10. Indifferent 1. Peculiar 9. Doom H c end 10. Absolutely w s*"* 11. Romances 13. One who frolics ll w£nd2er Solution Of Yegterday'g 17. Tropical tree 18. Wound PUZZIe. 19. Sign 21. By name on:y ■DTsssfclolwlsll-! I I pWc bbbTDbbb 22. Raze
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    LEAGUE OF NATIONS REVIEWS WORLE TRADE IN 1933.
    1353 6 Factors Which Are Hindering Recovery Process. The League of Nations Eastern Bureau, Singapore, issues the following statement on world trade in 1933, concluding that unstable money conditions are primarily responsible for the lag in recovery. The Economic Intelligence Service of the League
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    TOKIO'S POPULATION.
    36 6 The population of Toklo now totals 5,432,054 or 1,*****5 families, according to new official returns. Of this figure, 2,821,064 are women and 2,843.571 men. The number of foreigners living In Tokto Prefecture is 5,624.
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    RADIO TELEPHONE.
    77 6 Shanghai-Manila Test Successful. The success of radio-telephone communication between Shanghai and Manila Is assured, a?ys Reuter. Tests carried out on Mar. 14 proved the efficiency of the system. Reception at both ends was most distinct The test afforded a novel experience for the American Consul-Qeneral, Mr. E. Cunnningham,
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    " SHEER NONSENSE."
    68 6 SHEER NONSENSE." Criticism Of Book By Pu-yi's Former Tutor. Hankow, Mar. 16. Mr. H. W. Donald, Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang's British adviser, when asked as to his opinion on Sir Reginald Johnson's latest work. "Twilight in the Forbidden City," described it as sheer nonsense. He denied that the late Marsha) Chang
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      277 6 HANDS SWATHED IN BANDAGES Eczema from Knuckles to Wrists. Cuticnra Healed. Foi qoiw a *eai 1 bad acsenia on the backs of bold mj bands. Ftlil small pimples appeared and began spread bom knuckle* to wrists. They were of a wet nanu* and scaled ova. Losa of sleep was caused
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      134 6 Special Great Treat for Hart Raya Haji Shows:— Twice Nightly Matinees: To-day, 30th 31st March, 6.00 9.15 p.m. 3.00 p.m. GRAND GALA OPENING TO-DAY 3.00 p.m. SHARP AT MARLBOROUGH THEATRE SINGAPORE An Extraordinary Super production and Glorious De Luxe Attraction for all! "LEILA HAJNUN mm WJI L wL rr <\fi
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    A WOMAN'S HAIR TURNS MAUVE.
    375 7 Damages Claimed From Chemists. A woman who complained that her hair turned mauve after using a hair lotion brought an action against the chemjsts who sold It to her. The case was heard In the King's Bench Division before Mr. Justice Goddard. Mrs. Ursula Dorothy
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    THE ZANZIBAR RUPEE.
    52 7 According to East Africa, the currency of Zanzibar and Pemba is about to be changed to a new coin, which will probably be known as the Zanzibar rupee. It will have exchange value of Is. 6d. sterling (or l«/ 2 East African shillings.) A similar change impends
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      191 7 Al UAkIDDA OPENING 6.15 ALnAmDnA to-night 9.15 mm^ SPECIAL HARI RAYA HOLIDAY MATINEES TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW AT 3.15 KATHLEEN NORRIS' aY A Fox Picture with NORMAN FOSTER and RALPH MORGAN j|||| She had love or luxury to choose ~jSKßf&*mJLSHr*'' from which do you think she took .*~flVi A The famous
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      232 7 Owiig tt its gnat leigth "The Wufcriig Jew" will mmmm it 3, 6.20 aid 9.20 sharp. Please take yeir seats early. ---■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I S i V FAR EAST PREMIERE TODAY! I dSk I CAPITOL I i fj m 3 6.15 9.15 I M \I j Vg j Britain* Supreme Screen Achievement
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      105 7 J ALHAMBRA SPECIAL Emm OPENING FRIDAY! HOLIDAY MATINEES FRIDAY, SATURDAY, f~\ ~]^&n SUNDAY MONDAY 3te\ J-*i&\ l**** new Laurel\s&j£f/X N "^^y and Hardy howls in J Jf the hilarious adven\^JJ '&r\ tures °f two hen■Pw lif^"^ pecked husbands on HAL ROACH presents the loose! flßm Their new fuM len B
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    88 8 Offices Closed For Holiday. <From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. Today's Prices: Rubber, Market Closed. Tin, $120, up $3.25. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London 5 ■/< cts., up 3/32 ct. Market Tone:— Very Steady. New York, 10»/ 4 cts,. down 3/16 ct. Market Tone: (losing Steady. Tin, Spot
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    PRODUCE
    311 8 Singapore, Mar. 27, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler 4.00 Java Cube 8.50 Hamburg Cube 6.75 White Muntok Pepper 29.50 White Pepper 28.50 Black Pepper 15.50 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 2.70 Copra, mixed 2.15 Small Flake Tapioca 4.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.50 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.40 Small Pearl Tapioca
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    338 8 Tho undernoted non-nction works are now The Guards We Shall Go. 1854-1855, lKustrated Mabell, Countess of Airlle; Spies Break Through: M:moirs of a German SccrH Service Officer, translated by H. C. By water, illustrated. Lieut. A. Bauermelster; A Very Gallant Gentleman, lilus.. L. C. Bcrnacchi; The Beauty of
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        MINING.
        449 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin 6/7 Vi 6/IOV4 £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 37/- 38/£1 £1 Austral Malay 42/- 43/6 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 14/3 15/3 cd. 1 1 Ayer Wesg 1.90 2.00 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 34/6 35/6 £1 £1 ChangkatTin 43/- 44/£1 £1
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        GENERAL.
        289 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.72V£ 0.80 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.60 1.67V4 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.18.0 6.2.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/9 27/9 £1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 24/-
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        138 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4\-> p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4'/o p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102 103
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        373 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby ($1) 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.05 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.70 0.80 0.70 0.80 A. Hitam ($1) 1.15 1.30 1.15 1.25 A. Malay ($2) 2.15 2.30 2.15 2.25 A. Molek ($1) 0.621/2 0.70 0.80 0.66
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      "RESTRICTION THIS YEAR."
      512 8 Hamilton Meeting. ROVING COOLIES' WAGE DEMANDS. The eighteenth annual general meeting of Hamilton (F.M.8.) Rubber Co. Ltd., was held at Kuala Lumpur, on Mar. 22. Mr. J. Murray, the chairman of the company, said: The accounts for the year under review show a profit ot $11,292.54, to
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      SINGAPORE MARKETS.
      443 8 Official List Of Approximate Prices. The following are the prices cents per catty, wb?re noi otherwise stated prevailing at the Singapore markjts, as furnished by the Market Inspector: Meat. Beef steak (round) 28 per catty, beef slew or curry 22, pork, lean 40, pork, lean and fat (Ist
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    81 8 Medan, Slam. Burma. India. Iraq. Palestine. £gypt, East and South Africa. Great Britain. Ireland. North and South America Sc whole of Europe (By Aeroplane) 7 p.m. Tomorrow. Java. Southern Sumatn.. South East Borneo. Celebes Moluccas it Timor Dill; 4By Aeioplane) C a.m. Pulau Tekong (Hong K.m ..9
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    33 8 Bj Caragola lanpura Caragola lohan de Witt lawalpimli B'porc Lnndoa Jan. 35 Feb 19 FVb. 16 Mar 12 Veb. 22 Mar. 17 Mar. 2 Mar. 22 Mar. 2 Mar. 24
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    EXCHANGES.
    76 8 Rugby, Mar. 24. Foreign exchanges today were* Amsterdam 7.57 Athens 535 Berlin 12.831;. Bombay 1/6 3/32 Brussels 21.88 Bucharest 510 Buenos Aires 36V-2 sellers official Copenhagen 22.39 \'-> Geneva 15.77'/ 2 Helsinjrfors 226 Hong Kong 1/6 Lisbon 109% Madrid 37% Milan 59% Montevideo 38 Vh sellers official, Montreal 5.10V4
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    15 8 MAILS EX PECTED. From China and Japan by Chltral due at Singapore 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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    AIR MAIL FROM JAVA.
    23 8 Malls from Batavli and Palembang by aeroplane are expected at the General Post Office. Singapore at 2.30 p.m. .today.
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    TELEGRAPHS.
    46 8 Kuchlng radio Is observing Sunday hours today vt:: 8.30 to 8.50 a.m., 9.40 to 9.50 a.m., 10 .35 to 10.50 a.m., 2.35 to 2.50 p.m. and t.20 to 4.50 p.m. Johore observes Sunday hours today viz: 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
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    RUBBER STATISTICS.
    134 8 The following has been received from the Rubber Growers' Association, through the Malayan Information Agency, London:— 1933. 1934. Jan-Dec. Jan. Feb. A. NEXT EXPORTS. Tons Tons Tons 1. Ceylon 65.808 7,197 7,982 2. Other countrU s than Ceylon, Malaya and Netherlands East Indies (partly est .iated) 58.000 7,300
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      106 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tuesday. March 27. Harl Raya Haji. Public Holiday Public Mtg. Victoria Memorial Halt Speaker: Rt. Rry. Bishop J. Taylor Smith, 6 pni. Wednesday, March ZB. Police Band at Katong Park. 0 p m. Rotary Tiffin. Adelphi Hotel. Mr. L. D. Oammans on Co-operation In Malaya. Public
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    LONDON TIN MARKET.
    320 9 I Metal Exchange Trading More Active. The Metal Information Bureau's report dated Mar. 12 states: Trading on the London Metal Exchange during the past few days has become very much more active than has been the case for some months, and the Increased turnover has been accompanied
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    TALAM MINES.
    529 9 Warning In Regard To Buffer Pools. Mr. A. N. Kenion presided at the fourteenth annual general meeting of the Company, which was held at Chartered Bank Chambers. Ipoh. There were also present Messrs. R. P Brash, I. L. Poulou. C. Lomont, A. Buchanan, and G. G. Dudtiell, the
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    LONDON METAL MARKET.
    519 9 Malcolm Bowley Son's Report Malcolm Bowley and Son's London market report, dated March 9, states:— Copper. The market has been subjected to free offerings of forward metal during the week. This selling we attribute to "hedging" operations by producers. The market has absorbed the metal on offer
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    ENCOURAGING RUBBER FIGURES.
    1162 9 Chamber Of Commerce Association Views. Mr. C. O. Osborne presided over the I annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association yesterday. Moving the adoption of the report and accounts he said:— It is regretted that the accounts show a deficit of $1,555.73 In
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    BIKAM RUBBER.
    60 9 £5,877 Profit Compared With £2,304 Loss. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 26. Bikam Rubber's profit for 1933 amounted to £5377, compared with a loss of £2,304 for the preceding year. No dividend, however, has been declared pending the completion of allotments in connection with the amalgamation with
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    FRASER & CO.
    57 9 FRASER CO. Messrs. Fraser and Co. Singapore. have now issued the twentieth edition of "Facts and Figures of Dollar Rubber, Mining and Industrial Companies." This publication is too well known to need any further recommendation ht-r* It Is sufficient to say that the r resent edition maintains the high standard
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    62 9 Finding a silver watch under a cinema seat three years ago. Fred Errington. of West View. Kingstown. Cumberland. took It home, and two years later gave It to his sweetheart. The owner of the .watch. Mrs. Catherine Green, of Prim rose Grove. Preston, discovered Its whereabouts last Boxing Day, and
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    AMUSEMENTS
    93 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA Walls of Gold with Sally Ellen. 8.15—9.15. CAPITOL Wandering Jew with Conrad Veldt. 6.15—9.15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret Tarzan The Ape Man St Reckless Living also Heroes of The Flames. MARLBOROUGH Leila Majnun Malay Talkie. 6.15— 9.15. NEW WORLD Side Shout, Cabaret, Dancing. Talkies, Theatre* and Cinemas. PAVILION
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE TUESDAY, MAR. 27. 1934. MALAYA OR MADRAS?
    1009 10 A great deal of mischievous propaganda has been and Is being carried on In India, and to a lesser extent in Malaya, against the employment of South Indian labour on the rubber estates of this country. We do not
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    713 10 AIR MAILS. It appears quite clear that revision of air mall fees, whereby the Imperial Airways service between Malaya and Great Britain becomes cheaper and the Dutch service slightly dearer, Is not based on any Imperial preference decision, but Is the outcome of adjustment rendered necessary
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1807 10 HITLER'S FIRST YEAR. (By G. P. Goocb). Possibly one of the most amazing personalities of modern post-war history is Adolf Hitler, and his meteoric ascendancy to power has put his name in every mouth. Many people have quite definite personal views on Hitler and his policy, but
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    JAPANESE COMPETITION LIKELY TO BE INTENSIFIED.
    388 11 IN MANY TRADES AHEAD OF EUROPE AND U.S. RAPPROCHEMENT BEST REMEDY. Determination Of The Chinese To Be Industrialists. London, Mar. 26. Sir Harry McGowan, chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., who returned late in January from a tour of the Far East, in an
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    THE STRAITS TIMES.
    34 11 In accordance with custom there will be no issue of the Straits Times on Good Friday, Mar. 30. The Planting Topics will appear on Thursday and the China Page on Saturday.
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    CAR ACCIDENT.
    111 11 Members Of Chinese Mission Hurt. Berlin, Mar. 26. It is reported that five Chinese officers, members of the military mission visiting Europe, were injured in a motor accident yesterday evening while en route from Berlin to the Netherlands. The accident occurred near Genthin. The car crashed Into a
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    PICNIC " ADVENTURE."
    56 11 PICNIC ADVENTURE." Britons Land In Japanese Fortified Area. Tokio. Mar. 26. Accidentally landing In a fortified area on the Miura Peninsula on Sunday while out boat-picnicking, a party of foreigners, including the British Commercial Secretary. Mr. Macrae, and his wife, were detained by the gendarmerie, but were subsequently released after
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    MAJOR-GEN. DORWARD
    209 11 Death Of Former G.0.C., Straits. Palma (Majorca), Mar. 26. The death has occurred here of Major-General Sir Arthur Robert Ford Dorward. —Reuter. Maj.-Gen. Sir Arthur Dorward, 30 years ago was in command of the troops in the Straits Settlements from 1903-1905. Gen. Dorward retired some years ago to
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    WAR IN ARABIA.
    74 11 King Ibn Saud Orders Attack. New York, Mar. 22. The Saudi Arabian Legation confirms that war has broken out between Ibn Saud and the Imam of Yemen. The communique says the seven months' negotiations proved useless and Saudi forces under the Crown Prince have been ordered to
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    U.S. INTEREST RATES.
    76 11 Releasing Capital For Recovery. Washington. Mar. 26. In accordance with President Roosevelfs desire to lower interest rates with the view to releasing capital for recovery purposes, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation will reduce its Interest rates on preferred stock and capital notes In banks and Insurance companies to
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    AUSTRIAN REVOLUTION.
    57 11 Heavy Gaol Term For Schutzbund Member. Mar. 23. The first of a long series of cases against members of the Social Democratic military organisation, the Schutzbund. for participating In the February I revolution resulted In the Criminal Court sentendn" an unemployed cook, who was an obscure member of
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    AIRMAIL TO CHINA.
    58 11 London, Mar. 26. In the House of Commons this evening replying to Sir John S. Ward-law-Milne (Con.. Kidderminster), Sir Philip Sassoon < Under-Secretary for Air) said the whole matter of an airmail service to China is under active consideration but the matter Is not yet sufficiently advanced
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    SETTLEMENT OF U.S. LABOUR DISPUTE.
    689 11 Terms Disclosed. TRIUMVIRATE BOARD ESTABLISHED. Washington, Mar. 26. "We hare charted a new course for the social engineering of the United States." declares the President, In a statement announcing a settlement of the motor Industry dispute. The main feature of the settlement Is the establishment
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    157 11 The Chinese driver and two Chinese coolies of a motor-lorry had an extraordinary escape from death this morning when the lorry was in col- Uslon with a goods train In the Singapore Harbour Board premises. The train was backing across the road leading to the wharves from Gate No. 3as
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    ALLEGED EFFORTS TO WIN OVER MONGOL PRINCES.
    826 11 No Devaluation Planned For Chinese Dollar. Fears that the enthronement of Mr. Henri Pu yi would result in the Mongol Princes transferring their allegiance to Manchukuo appear to have been unfounded. A Mongol delegate in Peiping is reported to have made certain statements
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    NEW DIPLOMATIC DEPARTURE.
    119 11 Irish Free State Mystery. U.S. MINISTER. To Present Credentials To Mr. De Valera. Dublin. Mar. 27. A new departure in diplomatic procedure will be adopted today when Mr. McDowell, the new United States Minister, will present his credentials to President de Valera instead of the Gover-nor-General. Speculation
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    HARROW'S HEAD.
    147 11 Dr. Cyril Norwood's Successor. London. Mar. 2tt. Brigade-Major Paul Cairn Vt-llueott succeeds Dr. Cyril Norwood as Headmaster of Harrow. Dr. Cyril Norwood i.. taking up the Presidency of St. John's College, Oxford. Reuter. Brigade-Major, Vcllacott, D.5.0., M.A., until his present appointment was a Fellow and Tutor of Peterhouse,
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    SHIP MERGER.
    152 11 Injunction Move Started. London, Mar. 26. The International Mercantile Marine Co. of New York has Instituted proceedings in the English courts for an Injunction against the Cunard- White Star merger being carried Into effect. —Reuter. Mr. Franklin, President of the International Mercantile Marine, announced ten days ago that
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    MANCHU MISSION.
    159 11 Arrival Of Delegates In Tokio. Shanghai. Mar. 26. The Manchukuo Premier, Mr. Cheng Hsao-shu, and the Foreign Minister. Mr. Hsieh Chieh-shlh, arrived In Tokio this morning on an Important mission. A foreign repor from Changchun states that their visit will have far-reaching effects on the future economic and
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    TIN-PLATE DEVELOPMENTS IN CHINA.
    307 12 May Consume $10,000,000 Worth Of Malayan Metal Annually. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 26. A yearly average amount of $10,000,000 worth of tin will be required within the next few years by the China Can Company, Ltd.. the largest lithographing firm in China, for
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    17 12 .In arigsenna tree, uprooted by lightning, fell across the roofs of a block of shophouses in Taiping.
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    CHANDU APPEAL DISMISSED.
    340 12 Sentence Reduced By Seven Months. A Chinese passenger of the Katori Maru who was sentenced for being concerned in the importation of $16,000 worth of non-Government chandu, yesterday made an unsuccessful appeal before Mr. Prichard. He was represented by Mr. A. J. Braga. It will be recalled
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    GOLD EXPLORATION.
    57 12 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan. Mar. 24. According to the Indische Courant. a n«w Gold Exploration Co. has been founded to explore goldflelds In Borneo. It is the Central Borneo Gold Co. with a paid up capital of 150,000 guilders. The programme of the first year is ejtlmated
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    N.I, TOBACCO REVENUE.
    40 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medun. liar 24. Tijfcacco excise receipts in Netherlands India during 1933 which wer? estimate; to amount to 18 million guiljers, actually realised only 11 million guilders. TUe deficiency is ascribed to increased vices.
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    BANKA TIN.
    53 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.? Med.m, Mar. 24. T>e Java Bode states that there is a movement afoot to merge the tinminw of Banka and Billlton. Messrs. Van den Brock and Pan have teeu received in audience by the Gov-esnqr-General. They Intend to go to Kuala Lumpur and Penang
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    MRS. W. FINNIE.
    57 12 Death Of Former Local Resident. A cable has been received In Bangkok announcing the death of Mrs. Finnic at Forest Road. Aberdeen. Mr. and Mrs. Finnic left Bangkok about the beginning of the war and retired from Singapore and the east In 1919. In Bangkok Mr. Finnic
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    N.I. BUDGET.
    74 12 11 Million Guilder Deficit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Mar. 24. The Java Bode, reviewing the budget position, states that estimated expenditure amounts to 377 million guilders and the revenue to 342 million guilders. Of the 35 million deficit economies to an amount of 24 million guilders have
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    MAY BE DEPORTED.
    46 12 Japanese Fishermen Held In Manila. Seven Japanese fishermen whose motor-boat, the Fookoo Maru, drifted to the Batanes Islands on Feb. 12, were brought to Manila on Mar. 5 Investigation. They were placed In the custody of the Japanese Consul-General pending probable deportation proceedings.
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    HIGHLANDS SCHOOL.
    95 12 A branch of the Tanglln Preparatory School, Singapore, will open at Cameron Highlands this year. This school will be known as "Tanglln" Cameron Highlands' Boarding School for European Children. The object of the school is to provide education for European children up to the age of 13 years
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    THRIFT SOCIETY.
    87 12 The result of the half year's working j of the Singapore Government Servants' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society,' Ltd., shows a net profit of $2,383 of which $238 will be allocated to the reserve fund, leaving a balance of $2,145 which, together with $214 last year's undistributed profit,
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    MR. KHOO HENG PAN.
    52 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Mar. 26. The funeral of Mr. Khoo Heng Pan, the well-known Penang towkay, proprietor of the Windsor Cinema, took place this morning. There was a large attendance and several bands were in the procession. The remains were interred at the Khoo
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    Y.W.C.A. JUMBLE SALE.
    28 12 LAn appeal is made for the unwanted contents of almeirahs for the Y.W.C.A. i for their jumble sale on Friday, April 6 at 4 p.m.
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    KRA CANAL.
    104 12 Not First Time Rumour Has Been Busy. London, Mar. 26. In the House of Commons this afternoon Sir Nalrne Sandeman (Con., Middle ton and Prestwlch) called attention to the reported proposal to construct a ship canal through the Isthmus of Kra and Inquired what the Government's attitude was.
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    PLEA FOR REASON.
    161 12 Violence Denounced By Primate Of Ireland. Cardinal Macßory, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland, emphasised the duty of fraternal charity in his Lenten Pastoral. "Because men take different views on political questions," he said, "there Is wrangling and bitterness and personal enmity and violence and
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    APPEAL FAILS.
    268 12 But Alternative Sentence Reduced. An unsuccessful appeal was made be^ fore Mr. Justice Prichard yesterday by Lee Lim who had been fined $100 or three months' rigorous imprisonment for possession of triad society documents. Mr. Tampoe-Phllips said that in cases such as this the prosecution had to prove
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    32 12 Their highnesses the Sultan and Sultana of Johore lunched at Government House. Hong Kong, on March 17 when the Fushima Maru called at that port on her way to Shanghai and Japan.
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    BISHOP TAYLOR SMITH IN SINGAPORE.
    321 12 "Swan Song" Tour. GROWING POWER OF THE CHURCH. Strong conviction of the growing spiritual power of the Church the world over was expressed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop J. Taylor Smith, X.C.8.. C.V.0., D.D.. formerly chaplaingeneral to H.M. Forces who arrived in Singapore today by
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    BOON TO QUEENSLAND
    166 12 American Grub That Kills Snakes. Cactoblastis cactorum, the little imported American grub, that has re-prickly-pear-lnfested land in Northeastern Australia, by the simple process of eating down the pear and killing the roots, is winning additional fame in some districts as the slayer of the Queensland adder, according
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    HANGED FROM TREE.
    78 12 Gruesome Discovery Of Foreigner's Body. Informed by some unknown person possibly a chauffeur over the telephone, the French Police In Shanghai recently found the dead body of a foreigner hanging by the neck from a tree. The dead man was found to be F. Drozdowski, 45. It
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    FLAGS HALF-MASTED.
    91 12 Funeral Of Queen Mother Of Netherlands. All flags in Singapore town and In the harbour are flown at half-mast today for the funeral of the Queen Mother of the Netherlands, who died last week. SUMATRA IN MOURNING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Mar. 24. The whole East Coast
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    FOOCHOW MAIL.
    38 12 The Chinese Postal Authorities advise that one bag of mall Foochow to Singapore dispatched on Mar. 10 is missing due to the motor vessel Svale striking a rock. Attempts are being made to recover the mail.
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    700 12 M.C.S. OFFICERS "CHAINED TO THEIR DESKS." Though it is quite correct to placa high store en departmental routine, we regard the most important and valuable portion of an administrative officer's task as the acquirement of a thorough acquaintance with his district and the people In
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    VOLUNTEER COLOURS.
    56 12 Exhibited At Municipal Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Mar. 28. At today's Mun .al Comm.ss.on meeting the new Colours for the Penang and Province Wellesley Corps (which are the gift of the Commissioners) were exhibited. The Colours cost $1,400* The meeting which followed, as a contrast to
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    Municipal Services Beaten.
    400 14 FOOTBALL. W ft N. "A" 3; Municipal Service 1. After a strenuous game, marked by some rough play towards the end, the Municipal Services lost for the first time in the Commercial Cup competition yesterday when they were beaten B—l by Fraser and Neave's "A" team at
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    INTER-CLUB BILLIARDS.
    66 14 The final of tne Inter-club billiards tournament at the New World. Singapore, on Saturday resulted in the Aston Athletic Club beating the Clerical Union. Of the four matches played each side won two but the Aston Athletic Club were adjudged winners on the total aggregate of points. Their
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    ROYAL BATAVIA YACHT CLUB ENVOY KEEPS WATCH.
    840 14 Guillemard Cup Race Excites Interest. LOCAL CREWS "SHORTEN REINS"! While Ramona was winning the Guillemard Cup race for the international six-metre class yachts at the RJ3.Y.C. on Sunday morning, an envoy from the Royal Batavia T.C. took stock of the opposition to be
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    A NEW S.C.C. CHAMPION ?
    391 14 A NEW S.C.C. CHAMPION TENNIS. Quarter-Final Prospects. New faces will be seen In the quarter-finals of the men's singles of the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament, now reaching its final stages. Three newcomers to Singapore —C. N. Reed. Flight-Lieut. Davles and Yust de la Palsieres —all won their ties yesterday, at
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    44 14 Eric Dunsford. new to Rangoon boxing, has Just arrived from Penang. He Is open to meet any feather-weight In Burma. Eric Dunsford was one time ex-amateur light-weight champion of British Malaya, and since entering the professional ranks has figured In more than thirty fights.
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    SELANGOR SIDE SELECTED.
    194 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 26. Selangor will be sending a strong side to Singapore at Easter for the inter-State cricket match. The Selangor team, which was picked after the Europeans vs. Rest match, Is: J. D. Hussey (captain). L. R. M. Ariffln. R. H.
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    BASEBALL.
    147 14 It la learnt that the Chinese Companion Athletic Association has now added baseball to their list ol various sporting activities. The Association has entered a team for the forthcoming Singapore Baseball League. This Is the first time In the history of baseball in Singapore that a Chinese team is
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    EUROPEANS FAIL MISERABLY.
    525 14 CRICKET. Rest's Easy Win At Selangor. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 26. The European* failed miserably against the Rest here today In the annual match, losing by ten wickets. They were forced to follow on after being dismissed in their first innings for a meagre
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    Monopolies Bombard F.&N. "B"
    323 14 FOOTBALL. Govt. Monopolies 7; F. N. "B" t. Fraser and Neave's "B" team suffered another heavy defeat In the Commercial Cup competition at Anson Road Stadium last evening, the Govt. Monopolies scoring seven times without reply. Donald, who captained the loosing side from centre-half, was visibly
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    23 14 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Golf Club will take place on Wednesday next week In the club house at 6.4$ p.m.
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    WALES PILE UP 13 IN MINUTES.
    1197 15 Ireland Goes Down In Highly Exciting Rugger Battle. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 11. The two most important Rugby football matches played yesterday toot place at Swansea and Northampton. At St. Helen's ground, Swansea, one of the most dramatic international encounters ever staged
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    LAST TEN
    952 15 the Interval, however, Glouceser equalised. Sheppard scoring an unconverted tryBath had silently the better of the second half. Hancock took the lead for them after Merrett had given him a fine opening, and Bum kicked another goal There was no farther scoring, and Bath thus won by 13
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    THREE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY MATCHES.
    661 15 England's Overwhelming Win. (From Our Own Correspondent London, Mar. 12. Saturday was an Important day in the hockey world, no fewer than three International matches being contested. At Beckenham, England won a not unexpected victory over Scotland by seven goals to two. At DubHn, Ireland defeated
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    LOCAL CRICKET.
    750 15 Regiment's Easy Win Over R.A. The Ist Bn. the Wiltshire Regiment beat the R A. at cricket at Tanglln on Sunday by 86 runs. Scores: WUU.:—Lye. Marts bowled Jaeger 11, Bds. WorsdeU caught Kelly bid. Dobbs 36, Lt. Bond bowled J agger 11. Pte. Cummins bowled Jaeger 5,
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    149 15 Tlilliu. Man* 17. Cricket: B.C.C. vs. Onttad Servteas, Tanflln; B. CO. vs. Jotoore, (Mdaoc. II B.c.R.c. Turtles' fnrnUon BCRC 3 pjb.; Oombsned Dtfi|li "A" vs. BJLC, BJU3. pill Water Polo rYamros Cop OampcOUaß. Wifciitaj. Manfc U. Football: BAFA. Lapt: «eaad DWMan: PoUee vs. R.A.F., Dspot, Si» p-m. (Bft
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    ASTON A.C.
    97 15 "At the annual meeting held at the club-house on Sunday, the following officials were elected: President, Mr. Tan Chlap Choon: vice-presidents, Messrs. Lee Kwong Soon and Chan LJan Chiang; hon. secretary, Mr. Ng Cheng Koon; hon. asst. sec. Mr. Chee Kong Mln: hon. treasurer. Mr. Chin Yong Lock:
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    A POLITICAL DIARY OF THE WEEK
    2700 16 THE MOST IMPORTANT DEFENCE DEBATE SINCE 1918 AN AIR CONVENTION IN WESTERN EUROPE? THE COSTLIEST WARSHIPS OF ALL TIME VAST SUM FOR FUEL STORAGE AT SINGAPORE LONDON IN THE GRIP OF A SOCIALIST "PARLIAMENT:* <From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Timij Omct, Fleet Street, Mar.
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    NEW YORK LOTTERY.
    78 16 Mayor's Plan To Aid Unemployed. In his efforts to aid the unemployed Mr. La Guardia, Mayor of New York, is said to be preparing a lottery organisation which would give out $2,600,000 in prizes and is estimated to to bring to the city of New York from
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    "IMPOSSIBLE" NO PLACE IN THEIR VOCABULARY.
    807 17 Difficult Days Ahead Before Arms Conference Resumes. London, Mar. 26. Apart from seeking a clarification in Paris of the French disarmament attitude, it is understood that the British Government, as a result of today's deliberations by a Cabinet sub-committee, will communicate with Berlin and
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    TORNADO HAVOC.
    41 17 Whole Blocks Of Houses Collapse. New Orleans. Mar. 26. A tornado swept across the city today razing several blocks of buildings. No details of the Injured or damage caused are available, but they are believed to be great. Reuter.
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    IMPORTANT ADDITION TO ASCOT.
    264 17 Mansion And Lands. MORE STABLING MAY BE BUILT. An important addition has Just been made to Royal Ascot. The racecourse authorities have purchased the wellknown mansion, The Grange, and also the adjoining residence, known as Borderlands, with land covering altogether over 9 ,4 acres, and forming
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    GIRL BULL FIGHTER.
    107 17 Banned In Spain; Will Appear In France. Juanlta Cruz, the pretty Spanish senorita who has been prohibited from fighting bulls in Spain, has signed contracts for fights in France this spring and summer. The brown-eyed brunette is awaiting the Spanish Government's decision on her petition to be
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    ITALIAN ELECTIONS.
    34 17 Rome. Mar. 26. Of the 96 4 per cent of the electorate, which polled in the elections for the Chamber of Deputies. 10,042,000 voted for the Government list and 15,265 against.— Reuter.
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    HEALTHY, INTELLIGENT LABOURERS ON MALACCA RUBBER ESTATES.
    4477 18 Dr. Hoops* Comparison With Madras Villages. In a long report on the working of the Malacca Agricultural Medical Board in 1933, the healthiest year on record," Dr. A. L. Hoops, senior medical officer, draws a comparison between the health of coolies in South
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      OEDIUM,
      2136 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Mr. V. A. Tayler's article hi the R.O.A. Bulletin, as quoted in the Straits Times, Is so contrary to facts regarding oedium as observed on rubber estates in Malaya that I ask permission to make a few remarks on the subject.
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    500,000 SMITHS.
    198 19 Britain's 250,000 Browns And Taylors. There are 1,000,000 Smiths, Browns, and Taylors In Britain, It was stated by Mr. S. P. Vivian, the RegistrarGeneral. He was lecturing on "Statistical Aspects" of Genealogy at the Society of Genealogists in London. Foreign immigration, he said, introduced new surnames, but otherwise
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    FUNERAL OF MR. CHEONG KOON SENG.
    38 20 A SCENE at the impressive funeral of Mr. Cheonr Koon Sen* which look place at Buklt Brown on Sunday. TWO of the lorry loads of wreaths at Mr. Cheong Koon Seng's funeral.
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    6 20 A SECTION of the funeral procession,
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    17 20 PART of the Urge concourse of people who paid a last tribute to the well-known Singapore resident
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    28 20 I iUS VIKW front the air of the central agricultural station at Serdang shows that the station is laid out with the neatness of a Chinese market garden.
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    19 20 BUKIT BROWN CEMETERY, the largest Chinese cemetery in Singapore, where the funeral of Mr. Cheong Koon Seng took place.
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