The Straits Times, 12 December 1934

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  • 38 1 The Straits Times ESTABLISHED OTARLY A OSKTUKV.1 THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. M PAOES. SINGAPORE, WBHNBSBAT, BDCBMBBR 12, 1984. PRICE lfl CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1954. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 319 1 eiriGAPORE: i*o, Cecil st. cphone 6isd. REFRESHMENT ALL YOUR GIFT PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED AT ROBINSONS GIFTS FOR GENTLEMEN GIFTS FOR LADIES ROLLS RAZOR HANDKERCHIEFS jpr ~%T^ s-llm SELF-STROPPING SEL^-HONING BEAUTIFULLY PACKED IN FANCY J^^^f^^P -^Z^mmm HOLLOW GROUND BLADE BOXES MAKE AN IDEAL GIFT SfCj^T^ ggg^^^y IMPERIAL No. 1 $15.00
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    • 19 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 2%. JAVA ST. f •PHONE 96*51. «patsy FOR I FLOWERS PHONE «097 15. Orchard Road. (Amber Mansions)
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 599 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL PASSENOKR AND CARGO BKRVICXS. PENINSULAR AUD ORIKWTAL 8. N. CO. UNDER COHTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY 8 GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BXRVICSOUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnag% B'porr. SOMALI 6.810 Dec 19 NALDERA 18.000 Dbc
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    • 669 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. GENERAL PASSENCER AGENTS FOR CUNARD LINE. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON Naples. hUrsHßii. I indin, Antwerp Rotterdani and MtaMleabrangh. Vessels Tonnage Due SeJL I KABHIMA MARO le.ooo Dee. 13 14 I YA^UKUN MARO 12,000 Dec. 25 M HAKONE MARD 10,500 Jen- 10 SUWA MAHU 14.870 Jan. 38 M
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    • 676 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated in Denmark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom Prom Prom Pron Spore Mslanci Port Penan) lU, Sham tPTOIfIA 18/13 U/U lt/13 31/13 LALANDIA S/l 8/1 (/I 11/1 JUTLANDIA 3S/1 39/1 90/1 MEONIA 19/3 19/3 30/3 23/! ALSIA IJ/3
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    • 195 2 Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £71.12.SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA. GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms; Swimming pool— Delicious meals— Hot and cold running water In each stateroom. Cabin* for two or more passenger* with real bed*— Modem ventilation throughout. Weekly service from Manila and Hongkong. See your
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    • 1278 2 AB BLOT FUNNEL LINK lOew THE HUA KH1OW STEAMSHIP CO. Staaai Skla Oa., Ltd, aa* Chin* Motaal (19J1) LTD. Mm Navigation Oft, Lid. TBS CUNARD WRITS STAB LTD. TBS STRAITS 8TEAMSHIP CO, LTD. TBS SABAWAK 8TEAM8HIP CO. I.TD. TBS CHINA NAVIGATION CO- LTtt The AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE LtdThe Saw Stan
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  • 355 3 League's Eastern Bureau Bulletin. The Health Bulletin of the League of Natloni Eastern Bureau for the week ended Dec. 1 gtates that In contrast to the two preceding weers, during which report* of human plague had been received fr<- tn two ports, Colombo was the only port to
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  • 305 3 Will Attempt To Cross The Pacific Hong Kong, Nov. 22. I think I can say that she is the strongest ship ever built in Hong Kong, if not in the world, of that size," said Captain Green at the launching of the brigantine, Romance, yesterday. The new
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  • 114 3 MATA HAR\ Brit.. 510 tons, from Penang 12-12. for Penang via Ports 16-12. INDRAPOERA. Dut.. 8.534 tons, from Rotfrdam 12-12, (or Sourabaya 12-12. TTTA.J. Brit.. 5.737 tons, from Gdynia 12-12, for Hongkong 13-12. MALIN, Siamese, 788 tons, from Malacca 12-12. (or Bangkok 12-12. LOELONGAN. Neth., 578 tons, from
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  • 121 3 Wednesday, December 12. Ski»e alaaciMe U» KUno er expected to Bll lfS. EZrni. BAABOCTL, Main Wharf Sri Tunda. Lch. "Crow," M. T h "SJj Hailing Andersoo." Tldare, Tug "Belanglui.'' Dred«er TenifcaltuL" AJdegonda. OU Wharf H.MA "rmrtnef Coal Wbsrf m. VCMBU IN O*T DOCKS. Albert Dock NIL Vl.torla
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 375 3 AUCTION NOTICES. MORTGAGEES' SALE ml valuable snd attractive Singapore Town Properties. The undermentioned properties will be sold at auction by Tan Ho Oon St Co., Ltd on Taesday. Dee. IS. 1934. at 23*.p.si At th-ir saleroom*. Nos. M and 93. Market Street. (Old Nos 64-66) Singapore. Particalan. Lot 1. 999
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    • 430 3 For everything appertaining to fraoel, Banking and Freight, APPLY TOi (WOO to T^AVe^ SERVICE I 39, ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 5908. NO BOOKING FEES. 1 STRAITS STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS AT REDUCED RATES SINGAPORE BELAWAN (for Brastagl) AND RETURN $60.00 SINQAPORE— PENANO AND RETURN $40.00 For passage tickets and
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    • 693 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. OnrorporaUd fea F.M.S LLOYDS AGENTS!— BOOKING AGENTS, V.lt.S. BATS. AND SUM STATES RAILWAYS. TELSFfIONEi Frelglit MIV- Passage till. CANADIAN PACIFIC. STEAMSHIPS LIMITKD. (Inoorporated In England). STEAMSHIPS— KAILWATS BOTtXS-KXPBES«. From H. Kong Dot Vancouver EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Jan. li f«b. 3 EMPRESS OP JAPAN Jan. M F>b. 1«
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    • 424 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (tecaraanM In Kails nd.) ELLKRMAN* LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM A HAMBURG Via Ports aad Sm Canal. Dun ftolia. Steamer B'pore B'port •CITT OF FLORENCE Der 14 Dec. IS CITY OP EASTBOURNE Deo. 10 Jan 1 CITY OP EVANBVILLE Jan. 14 Jan 10 CITY OP
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 189 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rain.'all Bright Mln. temp. ins. Sunshine temp. •F hr». *F Alor Star 87 Nil 11.0 67 Sitiawan 90 Nil 11.1 71 Kota Bharu 84 Oil 4.9 69 Bukit Jeram 88 Nil 10 5 72 Malacca 86 Nil 11.1 72 Singapore (Kallang Aerodrome)
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    • 44 4 A wknn HI rh Meal of Requiem for the repc* of the soul of the late Mr. Armanis J Var-'la (of the Oovt Bhipping Office) rill be sung at the Church of St. Joseph on Friday the 14th lost, at 630 a.m.
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    • 28 4 EEEFELD— Mr. Seefeld md lamuy wish *.o ax-knowledge wtth deep tppreeiatlon, the nu.-iy wreaths, letters and other expressions of lymna'.hy sent to them in their recent beicivement.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 368 4 1.1 Ft/VAINE At Singapore on December 11. 1S34. > Madge, vile of P A. McElwaltK. a riausht r. SITUATIONS VACANT Wfcra a—lHt tar HawUi advertiara these edams ti ristn el tesU■Mkh Oe eat tad "rtgsaaki BILL rOLLECTOB. Guarantee requmd fa.ooe Apply 464 c/o Strait* Times STCNOGBAPHEB SECBETART. state rs ary
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    • 748 4 MOTOR VEHICLES MOBJUS MINOR ■ALOOM for sal*, -ing 3814. MAOIBCB DIESEL LOBBIES', new. read) for the road. Tax paid. 84.500. Btodbedc Co., Ltd1931 POBD VICTORIA COUPE <5 passenger Perfect condition. Low pressure tires. 8879. Phone 7085. 389. Upper eerangoon Rd I'SED CABS: Austins. Chevrolet, Fist, Hillman. Singer Junior, Standard. Dodge,
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    • 601 4 WANTED FURNISHED or unfurntebed room by young European lady naar town. 487, 8. Times. COMPOUND bungalow or noose, three bedrooms, modern sanitation. Apply Box No. 488. Straits Times. Miscellaneous SPECIAL TALK IB EQUIPMENT Sound pictures open for private engagement, particulars 387. Orchard Road. TOO CAN OAVB TBS BUNDAT TIMES delivered
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    • 628 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Messrs. CHBOHO KOON SENO 00. LTD., beg to notify the public that they have opened a Branch office at No- 35, Jalan Ibrahim. Jon ore Bahru commencing Dec. 1. 18S4, carrying on t_e Imsliw of Auctioneers, Appraiser*, Estate and Insurance AgenU etc. FRASER A NEAVE, LTD. NOTICE
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    • 440 4 BUSINESS FJLJ?JSLi_LP PERMANENT WAVING By hrmn Experts. %B, $10, A $15 only ""^fm^mSTmS 1 SELETAR GRANGE European seaside rertdwntlai boteL Excellent food and accommodation. Peaceful and attractive tarronrwitnge Healthy sea breeae* Good bathing. (Lane Pagar). Just h £n_7CIISSi* a^aSLZSto cSUrmoaeraT 7 aSSSex' anT^ Oeorges Andersen (late of Pavfllon Restaurant). RUBBER
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    • 356 4 CARDS. Etcmassage hall MANICURE ANO MASSAGE Mr*. H**U snd Miss HAN* co. Waterloo strict. Telaphovv. 7467 Singapore qvgineebino MECHANIC" ASSOCIATION. ftimoiiM .nmn ißTimua ffiSrs^Sd pfclor^rner, ar* tTlr^^yai^rTße^ A-^^ XMAg NEW TEAB SALT Specially Imported from China large «___nent ot Greeting Cards and Catendars. Beautiful. Artistic A Inexpensive. Come carry to
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 179 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Slnjapor* Within JuUid? r-itbout Malaya Malaya Peatag* Monthly IJH *M Unarterly ttM ttt-H •WJ Half Yearly 81 7 J* WM W6J6 Yawty MM SUjN WM N.te -O»UUtlcn tbeeacs aboaM laetade la* asval bank dtocoi t. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charge* £B 4 mstrwetions far CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as ■nder:—
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 326 5 HOTELS ppjgjp^p^pjg^pßßajgjfjßapßajsjSßgaSjaaill TONIGHT TOMORROW COCKTAIL DANCE SPECIAL^ DINNER 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. CONCERT DINNER A DANCE •■JJJ?- 9 F l IV?* (IHr-ORMAt) DANCE (FORMAL) 9.30 p.m. to Midnight CABARET 808 GALLOWAY CA|AJIET -Ml GALLOWAY lE g mania novelty tap dancer LEG MANIA NOVELTY TAP DANCER Th* Mot* Original Eccentric Drummer.
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    • 44 5 FIRE ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. TBB LONDON ASSURANCE HONG KONO mut INBCE CO. LTD PHOENIX ABBURANCS CO. WEB I SUN AfWORANOB CO ONION msO 9OCHTY OP CANTON LTD BAOLB STAR St BRIT. DOM INSOB. CO LTD. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd (Incorporated 8B 83.)
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    • 414 5 THE NAPLES STORE. Capitol Building, 163, North Bridge Road. 50% Reduction Sale. "A Special Christmas Offer To Everyb«x»y" Par parehassn «f 81* a CMk Catoarrd Plctor* larfr she I^l^ T* I" 1 F*r atntyilin of $5 a CMk C»Haie< Plctnra medtwm *izr H fV P I 4I 4 Per imtilim
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 723 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMMES, The BBC. announce* that, owing to tbe change of propagation conditions dee to tbe approaching winter, lt has become newary to make certain changes In tbe wavelengths used Id Transmission X In future tbs) following wavelengths win be used:— metre metre. 8. 88 p.m.-ll.i OSB JS.M OSB 81.55
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    • 623 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND. 8.30 Dutch National Anthem and op-nlng announcement. 8.25 The orchestra of the Amsterdam Civil Quart conducted by Lt. Fred, van 8.M Talk by Prof. W. Martin. JO The orchestra of the Amsterdam Otvfl Onard. 9.30 Talk by Old colonial. 8.50 The orchestra of the Amsterdam Civil Onard. 10.25 Dutch
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    • 582 5 SINGAPORE. TODAT. p.m. 6.00 Recorded Music. 6.80 Relay of Dance Music by Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra under direction of Dan Hopkins. Mr. IV. Allan Elmy will bromdea* a talk on Lift As tmrmncm at 7 p.m. front Z.H.1., Singapore, tomorrow. 6.45 News Bulletin supplied by Straits Times Steel. Share Report
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  • Article, Illustration
    30 6 H.M. Aircraft Carrier Eagle which is lying off Singapore today. "Her 24 aircraft are at the Air Base and will return to the ship foi the combined manoeuvres beginning tomorrow.
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  • 351 6 PROMISSORY NOTE SWALLOWED An Indian Moneylender's Allegation. That a Chinese debtor of a Bengali moneylender had torn up a promissory note and had swallowed the pieces in the presence of the complainant was an allegation made befor? Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, yesterday. Leong Teck. who was represented by
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  • 43 6 Ceremony At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. The Toe H world chain of light will be observed at St. Mary's Church. Kuala Lumpur, tomorrow at 9 p.m. The short service will be open to the public.
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  • 85 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 10 As the result of a report by a prominent Belangor Chinese, who lost t> revolver while on a visit to Seremban. Hock Leong, a ricksha puller, was charged In the magistrate's cour yesterday, with dishonestly retalnln a revolver, with having
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  • 636 6 Arrested In Siam. SINGAPORE POLICE SEEK HIS EXTRADITION. Before Mr. J. M. Brander, the third magistrate, evidence was recorded yesterday in a case which the Singapore Police are preparing against Norman Walter Pinto, the 24-year-old Eurasian cashier and chief clerk of the Sea View Hotel,
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 413 6 FRIGHTENED TO EAT FOR STOMACH PAINS. There I* no need for you to aufler the agonies of gastric and stomach trouble, of Indication, wind or sick stomach. Maclean Brand Stomach Powder gives relief when all e.her treatment* have failed. Ws receive hundreds of letters from grateful sufferers and the following
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    • 282 6 ON SUNDAY NEXT 4) IL DECEMBER 16th IL PAGES THE PACES SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ISSUE THE SUNDAY TIMES WILL CONSIST OF 72 PAGES! Among tlie special contributors to this issue are— |^^V H E SIR i^H^ t+ :^H SHENTON THOMAS -WM wno nas yer > kindly written n special CHRISTMA S
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 605 7 TODAY'S BIG EVENT CAp|TOL| 3.15 6.15 9.15 GEORGE ROBEY —J I ANNA MAY WONG I las "ALI BABA" J The World-famous play that ran for 6 years in London— |as MZAHRAT the SLAVE" "CHU CHIN CHOW W BRILLIANT SPECTACLE! WONDERFUL SINGING! A GAINSBOROUOH BRITISH TRIUMPHI THRILLING DRAMA! UPROARIOUS MIRTH! C?TPD^IA
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  • 155 8 SHght Change In Rubber Prices. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 12. The local rubber market continued quiet this morning. There was a slight change in prkes with little business being done. The share market generally continued dull and featureless. The following were thfs morning's opening prices
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  • 91 8 Tata;. Btlawan Medan (Both) ..3 p.m. DJambl anc KoeaJa Tonfkal (Tohttl) 3 p.m Muntok. Pmlembanit md PUdJoc (Thedens) 3 p.m Pangkal Plnang (Thciens) 3 pm. Pontlanak iKhoen Hoe*) ..3 p.m Borngti Lint <Thedena> ..3 p.m Indo-Chlna (Valou) 7 pjn. Medan. Slam. Burma. India. Iraq, Palestine Egypt. E.
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  • 40 8 The following passengers travelled by the Netherlands air lines from N.E.I. to Singapore yesterday Messrs. Eichholtz. Den Ouden, Curtis, Creutz(eldt, Kor and Frrhm. From Singapore to N.E.I, today Mr and Mrs. Elliot. Messrs. Terkelsen, Grant and Van Houten.
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    • 1099 8 Share Report. Straits Traders. SHAREHOLDERS STILL IN THE DARK. Fraser and Co.'s share report Issued today states Since our last report very little has happened which calls for special comment, and If one were to Judge the local share markets by the volume of business passing during
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
      • 404 8 All shares quoted above are fully paid. Issue Val. Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 4/3 4/7 ft £1 Asam Kumbang 35/- 36cd.cd. £1 Austral Malay 60/- 62/- xd. 6/- Ayer mtam 13/9 14/6 1 Ayer Weng 2.15 2.20 £1 Bangrln Tin 25/3 26/£1 Changkat Tin 46/- 47/£1 Chenderiang 8/6
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      • 303 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 1.30 1.40 do !'/< Prefs 1.80 1.85 10 10 Atlas Ice 10.00 10.75 £1 £1 B.A.T. 6.6.0 6.11.0 10 d British Malaya Trustee 5.75 6.00 £1 £1 Con. T. 8. 7% Prefs. 24/- 25/£1 £1 Con. TAOrd. 19/9 21/£1
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      • 150 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% 1901 red 1940 5400.J00 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 109'/ 2 H3V 2 nom. 4'/ 2 1907 red 1947 $1,800,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 114 norn 4', 2 1909 red. 1956 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. ***** 114 nom. 4>/ 2 1913
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      • 346 8 Fraser and Co., and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations (Share* we $1 unless otherwise stated.) Today"! Pncei Fraser Lyall Evatt Si Co. Allenby 1.90 1.95 1.80 1.90 Alor Oajah ISO 1.65 cd. 1.55 1.65 cd. A. Hitam 2.40 2.55 2.45 2.50 cd A. Molek 1.07V 2 1.12 ft 1
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    • 68 8 Daily Prices Current For R.M.A No. 1. K. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Noon, Dec. 12. Spot (loose) 20% 20% (F. 0.8.) Current month 20 16 16 21 Jan.-Mar. 2iy a 21% Apr.-June 23 23 Vs July-Sept. 24 24 Vfc Tone of Market:— Very quiet. Latest Cable:
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    • 215 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 7/32 London, 3 months' Bight 2/4 3/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 30 days' sight 2/4».j London, demand
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    • 23 8 Malls from Batavla and. Palemban; by aeroplane are expected at ttoe Oeneral Post Office, Singapore at 5.30 p.m. today.
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  • 156 8 Ponlian (Malay) Increased Distribution. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 12. Pontian (Malay) Rubber Co., Ltd.. secured a profit for the year ended Sept. 30, of £3,790. A dividend of IVt per cent, is recommended, compared with 2 1/12 per cent, for 1932-3. Golconda Malay Rubber Co.,
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  • 214 8 Siniapore. Dec. 12. 12 noon. Buyer Seller. Gambler 6.25 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 11.00 White Muntok Pepper 67.00 White Pepper 66.00 Black Pepper 21.50 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 3.10 Copra, mixed 2.85 Small Flake Tapioca 3.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 3.50 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Tapioca
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
    • 282 9 Last Night' s London Quotations. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London Dec 11. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Dec. 6. GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISR lUM or Pan Conversion Loan 5% IM%
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    • 298 9 Commons Questions. "IMPOSSIBLE TO LAY DOWN CONDITIONS." (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Nov. 29. During the past fortnight, the London organisation of the Incorporated Society of Planters (Malaya) has organised an energetic and successful publicity campaign to draw the attention of rubber shareholders and others
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    • 188 9 The directors' report of Ledang Bahru Ltd.. for the year ended July 31, state*: Acreage.— The planted area of the company's estates as at July 31, remained at 5.301.25 acres, of which 4.859.29 acres were mature. Crop.— Further areas of the older rubber were put on
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    • 110 9 Government Always Ready To Assist. In the House of Commons Captain Fuller (C, Ardwlck) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies "whether, in view of the Increased yields on fixed-interest securities, he was considering the question of obtaining some relief for the Crown Colonies."
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    • 24 9 Payment of 9Vi per cent., less tax, payable December 14, 1934, making 16 per cent, for year (12 per cent.).
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    • 157 9 Company's Surplus Near £100,000 Level. The directors of the British North Borneo (Chartered) Company announce the following financial results North Borneo and London— for the first nine months of the current year (compared with the corresponding period of 1933), subject to deductions in respect of
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    • 246 9 Another Call On Shares. The annual general meeting of the South Perak Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., was held in London on Nov. 29. Mr. M. Sidney Parry, J.P. (the chairman) said that it was a matter of considerable satisfaction to the directors that they were able to
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    • 704 9 London Investments Comment (From A Correspondent.) London, Nov. 27. PRESS comment and market fluctuations have largely upset investors' calculations regarding the trend of giltedged prices. Two weeks ago prices were booming sage prophets predicted a 2y 2 per cent, or even lower gilt-edged yield basis
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 642 9 BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In Bong Kong). Tne liability of numbers k limited to tbe extent and In mannar prescribed by Ordinance No 6 of 1930 of tbe Colony. ■BAD OFTICI: HONG KONG. Authnrlsed Capital 1M.000.000 bsued and fully paid up t30.000.00u Reserve Fund*:— Sterling 6,500,000 Silver
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    • 109 9 WHEN yoo wear a "LUVISCA" Shirt and Collar, you reach the nineteenth hole* •till fresh and easy. These garments silky) in appearance, well-cut and strong are made i umiaaly for good service. Obtainable in pattern* giving the right touch to both •ports) and business wear. The day ended,' J^LUVISCA" Pyjamas
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    • 437 9 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF, INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England oy Royal Charter 1853} PaV* Op Caoltal in 600.000 sha.es ct K eacb a.ooo.(vu Reserve Fund a.Ouu.O'Ji) •testnrt Liability at Proprietor* tJ.000.000 HEAD OFHCI I U. BMMpsgate. Loa*m IC. S. AgcnU as* Btrssuhsa Alar Star Hollo dalfori Amiit«ar loon
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  • 872 10 On Friday last, under the beading which Is repeated above, we discussed various aspects of the rubber regulation scheme and put forward the views of correspondents who claim that In spite of tapping at a frantic rate, many
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  • 85 10 Coming To Malaya With His Bride. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 11. The engagement Is announced of Sir Francis Mpuies, C.B.E.. and Mile. Renee Rol, of Paris. They are to be married shortly and will visit Malaya in the New Year. Sir Francis is 67 yean
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  • 28 10 Mr. C. E. Pegler. manager in Ipoh for Messrs. Whiteaway. Laldlaw and Co., Ltd., will shortly be proceeding to Penang to take charge of the company's branch there.
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  • 39 10 Mr. and Mrs. John Pestell have returned from their holiday In England and are at presen*. In Ipoh. Prior to going on leave Mr. Pestell was Wearnc Brothers' manager in Ipoh and was captain of the Ipoh Swimming Club.
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  • 24 10 Mr. A. Paulson, formerly assistant manager on Jenderata United estate, Lower Perak, has now taken over the charge of Raja Hitam estate, Teluk Anson.
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  • 46 10 Mr. A. B. 8. Boswell, of the Malayan Forest Service, who recently returned from Home leave, has arrived at Kuala Lipls to take over duties as Conservator of Forests, Pahang, from Mr. Geoffrey Wilkinson, who has gone on transfer to Kuala Kangsar as State Forest Officer.
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  • 1026 10 A PILGRIMAGE TO KATARAGAMA.— I A Hindu Shrine In The Hills Of Ceylon. (A pilgrimage to Kataragama was described at the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club recently by Mr. S. Stnnadurai. According to the Hindu school of thought, there are several stages of the development of Self. Realisation of the Self
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  • 702 10 1I7HEN an English housewife irons clothes she sprinkles water on them from a nice, clean white bowl When a Chinese dhobl Irons my white suits and your frocks he fills his mouth with water, bends over the clothes, and goes Pouf. Disgusting but true. And that
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 237 10 ITALIAN. j?2^ ls^^^ a^Miß^^M^_^ l^Maiw Attractive Box In bright colours, depicting Italian scene, contains 4 lbs. CabAM wW dury's Finest Chocolates. H Price M.U nett PAIR E. T SILVER MILITARY HAIR fIBHNP^Ni 111"^. jM P.KI'SIIKS WITH COMB IN CASE. V" -Jf m't-ltf Prices *29 535.M, Mi.Bo and $47.00. Sl^ w*
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    • 78 10 X'MAS SALE NOW PROCEEDING JUST RECEIVED A New Shipment off our well-known Hollywood Brassieres. 2rifcf PHONE 3164. 11, Battery Road, Singapore. CECILE X'MAS SALE Distinctive Gowns and Model Creations Just arrived: Evening Wrap*— ln Velvet Evening Gowns— of surpassing Chic and Beauty. Cocktail Gowns— complete with Jackets, In latest materials.
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  • 313 11 JAPAN AND THE 1 TREATY. America's Deep Concern. BRITISH MEDIATION. New Situation After Christmas. London. Dec. 11. It is believed that the naval talks may be adjourned this week or next for an extended Christmas holiday, but the report is npt yet confirmed officially. If
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  • 46 11 Oslo, Dec. 10. The Nobel Peace Prize for 1933 has been awarded to Sir Norman Angell and that for 1934 to Mr. Arthur Henderson. It is worth about £1,000. Mr. Henderson was awarded the Carnegie Peace Prize, of over £2,000, in 1933. Reuter Wireless.
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  • 120 11 A 100 Per Cent. American Service. New York, Dec. 11. The International Mercantile Marine is discontinuing the Rel Star sailings with the departure of the Westernland for Antwerp tomorrow. Bhe and the Belgenland and Pennland will be sold or scrapped in conformity with the IMM plans to
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  • 70 11 More Executions In Russia. Minsk, Dec. 11. Nine persons, charged, In accordance with the recent anti-terrorist decree, before the military tribunal with organising and committing terrorist acts against Soviet officials In White Russia, were sentenced to dea»h and immediately shot. Three others were detained for further Investigation. It
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  • 209 11 Deal With Japan. APPROVED BY AMERICAN NAVY DEPARTMENT. Washington, Dec 11. The amazing revelation that the firm of dv Pont de Nemours arranged with the United States War Department m 1922 to obtain from army reserve stocks 160,000 rounds of ammunition, to sell to Japan, were made
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  • 163 11 Sir A. Geddes On Stock Reduction. London. Dec. 11. The great expansion of home consumption of copper, which was even greater than during the boom years, would not have materialised if prices had not fallen, stated the chairman, Sir Auckland Geddes, at yesterday's meeting of the Rhokana Corporation,
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  • 84 11 Seventy-Three Accused Face Death Sentence. Moscow, Dec. 5. The trial of 73 suspects in connection with the Kiroff murder will begin in Moscow on Dec. 13 before the Supreme Court. High treason and the preparation of terrorist acts are alleged against the accused, all of whom are facing
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  • 20 11 GERMANY'S SILENT ARMY." Berlin, Dec. 6. Salvation Army bands are forbidden to play in the streets In Germany.— ''puter Wireless.
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    55 11 AFTER TWENTY-NINE TEARS: Eisht surviving members of the secretarial staff of Dr. Barnardo's Hom;s met on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral to observe a pact made twenty-nine years aro. in memory of their colleagues who had cone before. Left to right: The Rev. Mr. GoodenoKch, Mr. Horn, and Mr.
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  • 330 11 Friendship And Material Help. London, Dec. 11. The Chinese Minister in London, Mr. Quo Tai-chi, gave a luncheon today in honour of Mr. Yu Fei-peng, Chinese Vice-Minister of Communications, General Siu Zing-Yao, leader of the Mission's military section, General Mao Tang-chiu, leader of the Aviation Mission,
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  • 74 11 Reason For German Decision. Berlin, Dec. 8. Surprise has been occasioned here by the official announcement that the N.D.L. has sold tha two motorshlps "Neptune" and "Merkur" to the well known firm of Australian shipowners, Burns Phllp. The two vessels had Just been reequipped for the German
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  • 108 11 Severe Frost In New York. New York, Dec 11. Death, destitution and epidemic fires in various parts of the United States have been followed by severe blizzards, sweeping the country from coast to coast. Twelve degrees of frost were registered in New York, where two deaths
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  • 66 11 Salutary Effect On World Politics. Prague, Dec. 11. The recent session of the League Council would have a most salutary effect on international politics daring 1935, declared Dr. Benes, in an interview. "We can feel satisfied that the League was able to settle such far-reaching problems as
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  • 112 11 Australia And Germany Negotiating. London, Dec. 9. Negotiations are proceeding between German and Australian Interests which have for their object the conclusion of a barter agreement for wool, after the fashion of the recently concluded agreement between Germany and South Africa, according to a Dally Mall cable
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  • 29 11 New York, Dec. 11. Mrs. VanderbUt has filed notice of appeal to the Supreme Court against the decision of Judge Oarew concernIng her daughter Gloria —Router.
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  • 110 11 Vienna, Dec. 11. A demonstration unparalleled in the history of the Vienna State Opera occurred when Herr Clemens Krauss. the present Director, who has been appointed by General Goering to succeed Herr Furtwangler as director of the Berlin State Opera, conducted Verdi's FalstafT." Herr Krauss
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  • 168 11 Heavy Death-Roil. VICTIMS INCLUDE STATE LEGISLATORS. Lansing (Michigan), Dec 11. A hundred out of approximately two hundred guests at Kern's Hotel are accounted for, and it is anticipated that many of those missing will be found safe. The police believe that between 20 and 50 bodies
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  • 141 11 British Contingent The Biggest Geneva, Dec. 11. The military sub-committee of the League of Nations Council this afternoon decided that the Saar police force should consist of 1,500 Br'tlsh. 1,300 Italian and 250 Swedes and Dutch. The force will be in the Saar by Dec. 22. The
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  • 87 11 Britain Again Not Paying. London. Dec. 11. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Intimated today that Oreat Britain Is not paying the December Instalment of the American debt. A Note has been sent to America pointing out that the considerations which governed the Government's decision six
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  • 58 11 Sir John Simon And Armaments. London, Dec. 11. It is understood that a writ has been Issued on behalf of Sir John Simon in respect of statements that he Is Interested in armament firms and that his conduct of foreign affairs thereby Is affected. The identity of
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  • 55 11 Charge Against Arsenal Employee. London, Dec. 8. Williams Burges, described as a second grade computer, of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, has been charged at Bow Street under the Official Secrets' Act. Burges, who Is middle-aged, was In the dock for only a few minutes and was remanded
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  • 54 11 Lisbon, Dec. 11. The lower districts of Lisbon, Oporto and other towns are flooded owing to very heavy rains and gales throughout the country. The ports of Lelxoes and Oporto are closed to navigation. Many trawlers are In danger and a stoop Is adrift, its crew of four
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  • 208 11 Government's Policy Attacked. POSITION OF BURMA. Responsibility With Safeguards. London, Dec. 11. The position of Burma when separated was considered when the India debate was continued in the House of Commons. The Under-Secretary to the India Office (Mr. R. A. Butler) pointed out that the same
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  • 83 11 Shops Closed By The Authorities. Berlin, Dec. 8. Twenty-one provisions shops were closed on Friday in one part of Berlin alone when representatives of the Price Controller, Herr Geerdeler, discovered that they had been charging prices exceeding those in the fixed schedule!*, especially for potatoes, and disregarding frequent
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  • 62 11 Political Uncertainties Beget Caution. London, Dec. 10. On the Stock Exchange. In view of mid- European political uncertainties, operators are very cautious and, apart from the firmness of gilt-edged securities, the markets generally are dull and uninteresting. Commodities were wlti;out any speciaT feature. Gold currencies In terms
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  • 51 11 Paris, Dec 0. The Agricultural Committee has rejected the article In the Wheat Bill providing for financing the Government purchase of surplus storks by the Imposition of a milling tax. It was reported that M. Flandln was not prepared t^^mend the Bill, and, consequently, the Bourse weakened.— Reuter
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  • 51 11 Oeneva. Dec. 7. The United States has Informed the League that she Is willing to Join the supervisory commission to be established In Buenos Aires in an effort to bring about peace between Paraguay and Bolivia. Five South American State* are also on the Commission Re»t«
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  • 928 12 KUALA LUMPUR CASE. Question Of $200,000 Deposit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. Alleged to have run an insurance scheme under the guise of a benefit society, the Mutual Trust Benefit Association, Ltd., its managing director, Mr. A. T. Dorray and its secretary, Fong
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  • 28 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec .12. When the case began today counsel for the defendants intimated they wished to change their pleas to guilty.
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  • 439 12 MISAPPROPRIATION OF SOCIETY FUNDS. A former Justice of the Peace, an ?x-president of the Clerical Union and a well-known member of the Chinese community. Lim Kee Cheok (53) pleaded guilty this morning before Mr. Norman Grlce, the second mag is irate, to a charge of
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  • 178 12 Came From Well-Known Penang Family. (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, Dec 11. The death occurred here today of the Rev. Brother Constantine at the age of 77. Brother Constantine, who came from the well-known Penang family of Mr. Jeremiah, was born on St. Pat- Brother Constantine
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  • 63 12 Mr. L. van Sant, lmpressarlo, is bringing a company of Balinese dancers to Singapore next month to give performances at the Capitol Theatre. The company consists of 40 people, and brings Its own orchestra, electricians and stage settings. For the purpose of this Eastern tour,
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  • 131 12 Astraea Delayed At Kupang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kupang. Dee. 12. A tyre of the Astraea bunt when landing here. No spare tyre Is arallable locally, and the machine will be delayed until the arrival of t new tyre from Port Darwin. The Astraea had been
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  • 103 12 Sequel To Larut Road Killing. After a preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder, Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, yesterday committed a Chinese, Neo Ah Tens, to stand trial at the next Assizes. Three other Chinese. Ng Tlong Kang Sag Ah Teck and Tan Lee
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  • 105 12 The captain of sj. Vyner Brooke, and the Chief officer, Mr. Matheson, figured in the rescue of two shipwrecked Chinese fishermen outside the Singapore harbour early yesterday. It Is repoted that a fishing boat containing two men, Ho Klan Choon and Go Sioh Huat, living at
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  • 47 12 In connection with the fire which occurred recently at Warner Bros. First National Pictures at Burbank, California, the Singapore office of the company have received a cable stating that exaggerated reports have been in circulation and that their production department is still In full operation.
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    9 12 An Bevoir.-Malayan Scoots left yesterday for the Australian Jamboree.
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  • 99 12 "I Thought I Could Return. A Returned Banishee's Plea In Court. "I was deported so long ago. I thought I could return," said Tan Kwai Sim, a man who had been banished 12 years ago, In the police court yesterday before Mr. J. M Brander, when the charge of unlawfully
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  • 120 12 Alleged Knife Threat To Step-Mother. A Eurasian youth, Henry Doulet. who is alleged to have threatened his step-mother with a knife, was bound over by Mr. J. M. Bnnder in the police court yesterday in the sum of $50 tO| keep the peace for six months.
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  • 298 12 Fraud And Cheating Allegations. "I will neither plead guilty nor not guilty. Not all the trees on my estate were cut down: only the bad ones were cut I have paid my tax to the Land Offlce," declared Kwek Luan. the owner of an estate In Sembawing (Changi)
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  • 44 12 There will be no parade service next Sunday at the Tanglln Garrison Church. The Service on Sunday, Dec. 23, and on Christmas Day will be as usual with a Carol service with band at 8.45 a.m. Holy Communion at D.30 a.m.
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  • 302 12 From 'Liverpool. WHAT HAPPENED WHEN HE REACHED HERE i i A British seaman, P. J. Conlin *ns > charged before Mr. J. M. Brander In I the police court yesterday with u> being drunk and disorderly in Robin- son Road at 5.45 on Monday.
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  • 70 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, Dec. 10. Two Chinese, Wong Hee and a woman named Wan Yut Wah appealed today before the Hon. Mr Justice N. D. Mudie in the Seremban Supreme Court against a conviction and fine imposed by the Seremban magistrate for having in t.ieir possession
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  • 47 12 A Malay female leper is reported to have escaped from the Leper Settlement at Ylo Chu Kang Road The woman. Rahmah blnte Raslo aged 30, was last seen on Dec. 6 having heen admitted to the Layer Settlement from Malacca on June 1
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  • 105 12 SINGAPORE. ALHAMBKA 8he Learned About Sailors with tAFITOL*' A3T AU< P )P 6 18 I Chu Chin Chow with Oeorg* Bobty Anna lay W ong. 8 15— 0.15. GRKA1 WORLD Cablet- PJ-.i. Hard Hombr*. Horn ore HOLLYWOOD THEATRE UAMU&OV™* 1 riBI A V Utw wffii^"^ 815-»13-81d« Shows, Cabaret. Dancing.
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    33 13 CHILDREN of the Tanglin Preparatory School Singapore rehearung for the entertainment they are to give at Goodwood Park Hotel on Friday, in aid of The Singapore Cot at the WaUe and Stray*' Home.
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  • 124 13 "The Barretts Of Wimpole Street" Few film premieres have attracted so much attention as the screening of famous British production "The Barretts of WimpDle Street" at the Pavilion Cinema, Singapore, last night. The performance, in aid of the Children's Aid Society, was attended by HE. the
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  • 29 13 The United Chinese Musical Assoclatior wish to thank all who contributed to the success of the charity dance organised by the Association last Sunday, in aid of unemployed members.
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  • 157 13 The weekly concerts broadcast from the TomllnsoD Hall, Singapore by the Singapore ZHI radio station are provided by artists who all give their services voluntarily. These entertainments, which have been regularly broadcast for some time now, are a popular feature of local radio and although It Is
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  • 110 13 ss. For Shareholders; ss. Written Off. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 12. In the Chancery Division yesterday, Mr. Justice Eve approved a reduction of the capital of Lahat Mines, Ltd., from £120,000 to £45,000 by the return of ss. per share to shareholders and writing off
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  • 277 13 Interesting F.M.S. Anniversary. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. Today is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Inauguration of the Federal Council. On Dec. 11, 1909, the four Malay rulers, even the aged Sultan of Selangor, met at Kuala Kangsar, each being received with
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  • 162 13 Letter Of Appreciation For His Services. On his completion of three years' service on the Indian Immigration Committee, Mr. V. Nadasam Pillay has received a letter of appreciation from the Controller of Labour. Mr. Nadasam Pillay. who was the first Penang Hindu to be created a
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  • 778 14 U. S. OFFICERS LOSE A POINT IN S. C.C TOURNAMENT. MERCHANTS BANKERS PACK IN FORM. Civilians Unlucky Not To Win Outright. Merchants and Bankers 3 pts. ILS. Officers 3 pts. The United Services Officers lost their first point in the S.C.C. Rugby tournament yesterday when the Merchants held them to
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  • 157 14 i We are asked to draw attentk n to errors which appeared in the list of solutions' to Picture Puzzle Competition No. 5. which list was printed in The Sunday Times on Sunday last. The word Book was given as the solution to the fourth of the 12
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  • 40 14 Cleveland, Dec. 10. Barney Ross beat Bobby Pancho at Los Angeles In a twelve round contest and thus successfully defended the world's Junior welter title. Ross weighed 9st. 12 lb nnd Pancho 9 st. 13% lb. Renter.
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  • 30 14 A combined team from the Marine Department Football Club and the R.N.V.R. will play the Combined Fleet at Association football at Anson Road Stadium at 5.15 p.m. today.
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    12 14 Hewett heads a rush by the Merchants' forwards in yesterday' tocrmuaemt ft
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  • 1571 14 ENGLISH TURF TOPICS. Pip Emma's Success At Manchester. 1934 Statistics.— Jockey Killed.— The Aga Khan On Breeding. The Two Yea r- Olds. (By Our London Staff.) Fleet Street, Nov. 30. 1 The 1934 fiat racing season has now ended and the statistics present rather a one-sided appearance.
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  • 309 14 EURASIANS BEAT INDIANS. Fine Goalkeeping By C.R. Martin Sr. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. Playing on the K.L. RaUway Institute padang today the Belangor Eurasians beat the Selangor Indians by the only goal of the match. The ground was bumpy but the game
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  • 145 14 Racing. Entries For December 14 And 15. The following are the entries for the Talplng December amateur meeting to be held on Dec. 14 and 15: Horses 3 and 4 combd. Mettle, Aurora, Emerald Lady, Orey Num. Catspaw, Car Fox, Owen, Jungle Lore. Tlburon, Brown Lady, Veracity,
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    6 14 O. C. Aeria, Singapore's hockey goalkeeper.
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  • 56 14 The St. Anthonys Boys' School will wind up Its foo»h-M ar^r^'es this season by the Final to be played between House 1 and Ho.n ■> > For the Gonsalves Cup on Frlc'av t»t 4 45 p.m. at the St. Jod"nh'i o-v>-»--The Rev. Father Oonsalves^has kind ly consent*"! to
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  • 589 15 OXFORD CRUMPLE UP IN SECOND HALF. Fyfe And Cranmer The Outstanding Players. London, Dec 11. After holding Cambridge to six points to four up to halftint Oxford University crumpled badly in the annual Inter- Varsity match and were beaten by 29 points (four
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  • 104 15 Chinese Organise An Open Doubles Tourney. From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 10. An open invitation tennis tournament (doubles), open to all Asiatic clubs in Negri Sembilan will be run shortly under the auspices of the Negri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club for a trophy presented by the
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  • 60 15 The following will represent the Rangoon Road School Old Boys' Association at badminton against thr Teachers at the School court on Saturday, at 4 p.m. sharp: Singles: Eusope, Wee Tiang ?wee and T. Rajoo. Doubles: Wan Chin Inn fcapt.) and, S. M. Ibrahim, Noordin and Chan Kirn j Chow.
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  • 182 15 Rainsford Wins The Captain's Cup." The final in the Island Club ComI petition for the Captain's Cup was played off on Sunday over 34 holes between Surg. Com. S. O. Rainsford (12) land E. E. de Souza (18), and resulted In a win for Rainsford by 2
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  • 73 15 Wednesday, Dm. 11. Rufby: B.C.C. "A" vs. R.A.. pading. Hockey: SRC. vs. 8.C. 8.C.. Hong Urn Oreen: Police n vs. H.lf.S. Terror, Depot: OR A vs. R.A., Changi. Oolf Garrison Oolf Club. Women's Monthly Medal (Bogey). Tharsd&y, Dee. 11. Rug-by: B.C.C. Training and Scram Practice. Hockey: B.C.C. vs.
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  • 464 15 I NEGRI SEMBILAN vs. PERAK. Red Letter Day For Asiatic Rugger. (From Our Own Correspondent.) 8eremban, Dec. 11. Saturday. Dec. 15. will be a red letter day for Asiatic rucger In Malaya when the final of the Al! Bines Cup competition will be played at
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    14 15 Lee Fonf Urn, one of the outstanding Chinese hockey players In Singapore this season.
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  • 417 15 Hockey Trial. Hartholomeusz And Choo Beng In Fine Form. White* S; Colours 3. Another State hockey trial was played on the S.C.C. padang yesterday afternoon to aid the selectors lii choosing the best possible team to meet Selangor side, the only State who hare not yet suffered
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  • 87 15 The S.C.C. billiards tournament started last evening and there were some extremely dose matches In both divisions which shows how well the handicapping has been arranged. The results of the matches played were as follows: "A" Class. Wilkinson —25 beat Banks —50 by X A. 8. Anderson —25
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  • 63 15 The following will represent th Present against the Past Raffleslan^ In the annual hockey match on Tuesday, Dec. 18, on the school ground a; 5 p.m. C. Simon; O. Hagedom and Dur shan Singh; P. Gupta, E. Lovedayand M. Kohlhaff; A Watts. Ismail, M Valberg, Sim Teng
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  • 676 15  -  "LEIGHTON" More Boxing. Hockey In The Negri.— Policemen At Play.— The Marines, Cimducted by I A M ONO the many letters I have received during the past few days regarding the Rlvers-Alde fight i« one from "Justltla," who remarks tha* boxers from other countries are going to
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    • 488 16 Assurances Received. GERMANY OBJECTS TO RUSSIANS. Berlin, Dec. 6. A Note approving of the agreement on the Saar police question is being sent to Geneva. The general impression in the Wilhelmstrasse is that the banning of French troops from the Saar is largely, if not wholly, due
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    • 105 16 The Cases Of Four Indians. London, Dec. 6. The complaint of four Indians to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, that a year after their conviction the High Court of Allahabad changed their sentences of transportation to sentences of death, has been dismissed. The accused were
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    19 16 Traffic "Cope" in Koala Lumpur marching off a chain of cyclists who disobeyed traffic rales at r crocs roads.
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  • 142 16 To Be Supervised By One Agency. Washington, Dec. 9. The United States Administration have proposed to Congress the Teat ion of a new Federal Bank handling agency consisting of five members headed by Mr. Leo T. Crowley, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The nations banks
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  • 79 16 Experiment By British Post Office. London, Dec. 7. An experiment by which it will be possible Xor private Individuals to communicate with friends flying on the South African and Indian air routes is announced by the Post Office. As from Dec. 10 certain post offices In London
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  • 54 16 While surveying the gold ores in the valley of the river Bolshaya Laba and the iron ores along the river Ifalka (Northern Caucasus). Mr. Scrdluchenko, Professor of Mineralogy of the Rostov University, discovered two new minerals combining Iron, aluminium, and chrome. These minerals had been unknown to
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  • 46 16 Berlin, Dec. 6. The death is announced of General Oskar Von Hutler. Commander of the First Guards Division, which fought in the first engagement in the war in Belgium, and once captured 600 guns and 137,000 prisoners in a surprise advance Reuter Wireless.
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  • 134 16 Scheme For More Thorough Control. London, Dec. 6. The Transport Minister tonight I sent a circular letter to all highway authorities in the London traffic area informing them of his decision to have made a comprehensive and systematic survey of the highway development required in Greater London to
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  • 85 16 National Survey Following Drought. London, Dec. 7. A comprehensive survey of tho whole of Britain's water supply system, which was proved Inadequate in many parts of the country during the recent drought, will be undertaken by Government, according to an announcement made by the Minister for Health in
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  • 73 16 Now Over Three And-a-Half Million. Moscow. On Jan. 1, 1934, the population of Moscow numbered 3,613,600, more than twice the number given by the 1913 census. The social composition of the population has greatly changed in recent years. In 1926, the population included 293,200 workers, 263,300 office employees,
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  • 25 16 Madrid. Dec. 5. Martial law, which has been operating since the October revolt, is being extended for a month.— Reuter Wireless
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  • 159 16 Ernst "Testament" A Forgery? Berlin, Dec. 7. After official refusal for three days to comment on the incident, a semi-official statement describes the so-called Ernst testament as a complete forgery, such as has frequently appeared in the emigres' press. Gen. Goerlng's secretary, questioned regarding Ernst's Reichstag flre
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  • 98 16 Famous Director Wants To Resign. Berlin, Dec. 5. As a sequel to Dr. Furtwangler's resignation, another fa r .ious musician, Herr Klelder, Director of the State Opera, has announced his intention to resign, but Gen. Goering has refused to permit It. It Is reported that the virtuoso
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  • 40 16 Niagara, Dec. 5. The contour of the Falls has been changed by the fall of a large reck of an estimated weight of 200,000 tons which has come to rest on the Canadian side.— Reuter Wireless.
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  • 304 16 Mr. Kunci man's Speech: FIGHTING UNFAIR COMPETITION. Rugby, Dec. 8. THE President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman. in a speech at Leith, reviewed the effect of the Ottawa agreements. He said that in every case, with the exception of Newfoundland, there had been a
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    • 46 16 NOTICE TO DE RESZKE SMOKERS. Notice is hereby given that all De Reszke cigarette coupons printed with the dates DECEMBER 31, 1934, or JUNE 30, 1935 will be accepted and exchanged against De Reszke gifts or cigarettes up to DECEMBER 31, 1935. HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD.
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    • 45 17 There's such a wide range for every I S^^^^^^ I canters, wickers, and original bottles ft^^^^jri^v I^>)^^^7//)^ ot 4711 Genuine Eau de Cologne, l^^^^V^, l^^Wk^K^g^ffl that fragrant refresher. For nearly >j^i^^lk ;:vlC^ J&&I Representative Robert Blau (Malaya), Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. Telephone 471 L
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  • 1455 18 Retirement Of Sir Malcolm Hailey. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Dec. 8. THE general elections to the Legislative Assembly are now 1 over, and results have been declared for all but four of the 105 elective seats. Of these the Congress has captured 44
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  • 34 18 POLLING in the rmeent Assembly elections in Delhi began very slowly but became fast and furious towards the close. A section of the crowd of voters outside the Town Hall.
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  • 170 18 OUR INDIA PAGE. Economic Aspects Discussed. Rangoon, Nov. 23.> It is understood that, prior to the publication of the Joint Select Committee's report, conversations were field between Sir Louis Kershaw, Deputy Under-Secretary of State for India, and representatives of the Chambers of Commerce in Burma ~>n
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  • 25 18 New Delhi. It is understood that Ral Bahadur Ram Klshore has been unanimously recommended by the Executive Committee of Delhi University for ViceChancellorship.
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  • 119 18 Plans To Produce Film In India. The new issue of the Anglo-Malayan Post states that John Barrymore, the American film star, recently arrived in Bombay with a view to touring India and seeing If he can produce a film with India as background and Indian history and Indian
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  • 35 18 Gauhatl. The death has occurred of Sheikh Sabur Bepari of Rangmahal In Kamrup District, who was reputed to be over 100 years old. He- was quite well and cheerful until two days before his death.
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  • 124 18 To Start From Rangoon. PARTY ALSO TO VISIT MALAYA. Rangoon. Early in January next year an expedition will set out from Rangoon for the purpose of collecting certain animals for the British Museum. The expedition is to be called the Vernay Expedition from Its leader
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  • 76 18 Lucknow Plan To Finance Exhibitions. Luckn >w. The first general meeting of th<» Education Cinema Association of Lucknow was held at the Intermedlats Jubilee College, under the presidency of Dr. Miss Shannon. Principal of Isabella Thoburn College. Mr. Ohosh. Principal of Jubilee College, explained the of the proposed
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