The Straits Times, 18 December 1934

Microfilm: NL1494
Total Pages: 20
1 20 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS
    38 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      364 1 SINGAPORE: 140.. CECIL ST. (PHONE 5151). Ai»AT«D WATtK WOmt "DULL FINISH" loveliness given by thts latest discovery 4' 'Hfiilll I *^J In face powders. Every woman is en- B^BMBIHP*^ 1 vious of the rose-petal beauty it gives. ';a£& tal* a^BM«^^^^^ 1 Dull finish is the rage of all the chic
      364 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      152 1 \i KOALA UUMpM.Ab^JAVA ST. VpHOW**> 3 e<$3>. iw hi 13 ET idp ZT I p%j [j* /^^3 PERFUME SPRAYS IIBr 1%npatou| ma ke ideal W^S—^i X y MAS GIFTS, JEAN PATOU PERFUME JSb^ AS ILLUSTRATED. Ji [L^ $22.50 $37.50 PERFUME SPRAY AS ILLUS- Jj TRATED AND IN A VARIETY OF
      152 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      13 1 j »j)aisV FOR I FLOWERS PHONE 4097 15. Orcha.d Rotd. (Amber Mansions! J
      13 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      609 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SSRVTCES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BERVICBOUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage B'por* SOMALI B.SIO Dec. 18 NALDERA 18.000 Dec
      609 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      605 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. GENERAL PASSENCER AGENTS FOR CUNARD LiNE. (Incorporated in Japan) TO LONDON Naples. M.^Mf. London, Antwerp Rotterdam and MMdtnhreagn. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail. X YASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Dec. 25 28 HAKONE MARU 10,500 Jan 10 SUWA MARO 10.870 Jan 25 26 FUSHIMI MARU 10.900 Feb. 7 HAKOZAKI MARO 10.400
      605 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      867 2 PJ^JftJ|ijr<mO PRESIDENT LINERS fBBI7 j^^WitlWls.l-l Tourist Class fASSEMiUK AND FREIGHT service. a f n i jm y TO GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM f\ f Cl\ I Wf\ t% HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. m m m m SI SSOB FTom Frotn Frocn From w^ 9J IL^ Spore Malacca Port Penang 9 IT MA
      867 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      1289 2 THE RLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HCA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO. Steam Ship Co.. Ltd., and China Mulmal (19S1) LTD. Steam Navttatlon Co., L(d THE CI'NARD WHITk STAR LTU THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE SARAWAK BTEAM3HIP CO. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. The AI'STRALI .N ORIENTAL LINE lid The
      1,289 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    VICSSELS ARRIVED.
    101 3 VESSELS ARRIVED. BFNDCRAN. Bru.. 3.495 tons, from Antwerp 17-13, lor Kjiiii-hang 19-12. KUALA. Brit.. 396 tens, from Malacca 18-12. Jcr Malacca 19-12. RHERUS Brit.. 4.249 tons, from Hall 18-12. for Paaong 19-12. GORGON. Brit.. 2.120 tons, from Fremantle 18-12 tcr Java Ports tc W.A. 27-12. NGOW HOCK. Nor.. 1.323 tons,
    101 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    147 3 Tuesday, December 18. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected >• arriT*. KEFFtX HARBOUR. Vlain Wharf Sri Tunda. Lch. "Crow." M Lch "Sir Hasting Anderson Dredger "Tembakul," Dredger "Todak," W. Bt "Kitty 1." FWD Hoppers 7 Si 8, Tug "Belangkas," Tidore. Oil Wharf H.M S. "Fastnet." Coal Wharf
    147 words
  • Article
    30-YEAR LEGAL BATTLE.
    108 3 Litigation Continued By Descendants. Shanghai. Started nearly 30 years ago. a legal battle was brought to an end In the Settlement Chinese court. The case was a civil one and arose out ot a dispute over a piece of land near Avenue Road and Thibet Road aud
    108 words
  • Article
    RANPURA.
    30 3 The Ranpura has left Hong Kons and Is expected to arive at this port at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. She will proceed alongside the S.H. Board's Wharf on arrival.
    30 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      346 3 HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE. OUTWARDS Regular Freight Serrtee MANILA. HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPANESE bOBTB. sj OAASTSRKBRK 11,000 T. Dec. -7 34 ME3RKERK 10.000 Jkn. 3S HOMEWARDS. It) GENOA. MARSEILLES. ROTTERDAM AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. Leave. Tonnage B'pore «i.s ZUIDERKKRK 11,000 T. Dec. J4 SJ. ARENDBKERK 10,000 T Jan. 20 Via
      346 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      692 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. 1 (Incorporated In P.M. 8.) LLOYDS AGENTS:- BOOKING AGkNTS. f.M.g. RLT8. AND 81AM STATES RAILWAY8. TELEPHONE: Freight S4JJ- Passage Sltl. CANADIAN PACIFIC. STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. (Incorporated In England). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class From £106.4.6 Up Connecting with Canadian Pacific Atlantic Expresses. Second Class From £70.6.1
      692 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      414 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. (lac«r»ant!4 bi England.) ELLtRMAN UNE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM ft HAMBURG VU Farts and Soes CanaL Dun 8«ll«. Steamer Spore Spore CITY OP EASTBOURNE Dec 30 Jan 1 CITY OF EVANSVILLZ Jan 14 Jan 18 CITY OF DUNKIRK Jan. 30 Feb. FOB HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND
      414 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1
      181 3 Today's Crossword Puzzle I I H I (CLUES.) ACROSS. 24. Russian town 1. Reiidencj 28. On the leeslde 10. Aspersion 29. Rjed Bea port. 11. Food 12. Fragments 13. Bird 14. Blackthorn 878 7 SET Solution Of Thursday's 19. Opening P..«-l*> 21. Famous author ru*aie, 2?" Sng U £e"m S
      181 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 2
      167 3 TIDE TABLES. Tuesday, Dae. It. H. W. 8.1: a.m., 8 ft. In., 9.SS p.m.. 8 ft. 5 in. L. W. 2.27 a.m., 4 ft. in., 3.10 p.m., 1 ft. 7 In. Wednesday, Dec. It. H. W. 8.57 a.m., 9 ft. 1 in., 10.46 p.m., 8 ft. S in. L. W.
      167 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      552 4 domestic (kx:urrf:nck& FNGAGEMENTTh engagement is announced of Irene Anne iE n:y» the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Adams of Penang to Mr. Hugh -.acklcton son of Mr- and Mrs. ShackleUra tjigbourne. Kent. _C TU ATIONS VACANT v. hrn mnlvtni tat aw* pocitlsi advert vt) in Ihr r column* tn
      552 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      736 4 SITUATIONS VACANT STOBBKEEPER for Oeoeral Produce. Ouarantee 63.000. Apply Ml. Straits Times ROUGH goods and Hardware Salesman for 'mport Plrm. Vacancy filled. ApplicanU thanked. EXPERIENCED* Stock Book Keeper must be accurate and quick at figures also understand costing Apply in handwriting stating salary required. Box No. 510. StralU Times. ~A
      736 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      600 4 BUSINESS PREMISES) TO LET GBODND nrst Ploor. Rotlnaao Boea Beperauiy «t mi thai Ontted ftocktean OOOOWN&. Hea- Ptrre of) Rivet Vaße) Road 4000 to JO.OOO -quart fan Dated B—tosrs HWil TO LBT. Office* and Oodowas to suit all requirements. Apply S. Manasaeh A Co Mo. s-i, Malacca Street. omen ai
      600 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      740 4 public' notices SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB. NOTICE. BOOaUMQ FOR DINNER ON NEW YEAR'S EVB IS NOW CLOSED. MALAYAN COLLIERIES LTD. Natlee ef Deetaratlen el DlvMnai No. 56 aad Ctarare of Share Bcgisien. NOTICE is hereby given that the Directors have declared a Third Interim Dividend ef 2M>% (making 7H% Interim Distribution
      740 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      817 4 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc. FaI?JsLSL? PERMANENT WAVING $8. $10, $1S only BAFFLES HOTEL IBeass IMI aM at ts Bra* Baaah Road. cci rrin rDiurr SELETAR GRANGE European resk^tiai nocet MM food and accommodaUon. Peaceful and attracuve «urroundlngs Healthy sea trims Good bathing (Large Pagan J»M the place tc recuperate for long
      817 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 1
      182 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sinjapore Within Jutsld- r-|tboui Malaya Malaya Festage Monthly UN MM Quarterly 8 8.56 815.86 8 796 Half Yearly 811.66 854.06 815.66 Yearly 834 K 84SM BU-66 NDte— OatsUthia ekeejoes sfceaM include tht asval bank sVaea* ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges at* I— trartisns far CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as snder:25
      182 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      407 5 H OT ELS TONIGHT TOMORROW SPECIAL DINNER cocktail dance orcuiML uiMicn 630 to 815 pm rnwrcDT dinner dance CONCERT .NFORMAU fiist tn o«se 930 to Midnight to 9.15 p.m. cmHET-MB CAUOWAY DANCE FORMAL) SPEOAUTY MUM SOLO 9.30 p.m. to Midnight ECCEHTMC BMCES XMAS MEW YEAR ATTRACTIONS FESTIVITY FROLIC FUN XMAS
      407 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      158 5 SERVICE trom a Radio Company It not confined to serving good* over the counter, or doing a few odd repair jobs to Radio Set?. AmpUflcrs, etc.. etc REAL SERVICE Is deeper than mat. It embraces considerable experimental work with numerous types of components, various, sets and equipment, different circuits etc..
      158 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      146 5 GOOD and CHEAP j *pply for particulars to P.A-F. B ECKER y 2 Flnlayson Green 2 Agents Wanted INSURANCE FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. TH« LONDON ASSURANCE HONG KONG PIRE INSCE CO. LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO WESTERN A.'iSURANCE CO. ONION INSCE. SOCIETY OP CANTON LTU EAULE 8TAR BRIT. DOM
      146 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 1
      562 5 B.B.C. PROGRAMMES. The BBC. announces that, owing to the change of propagation condition* due to the approaching winter. It has become necessary to make certain changes In the wavelengths used In Transmission 3. In future the following wavelengths will be used:— metre. metre. 9. 36 p.m. -11. G3E 25.29 O6B31.S5
      562 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 2
      563 5 PHOlfl-HOLLAND. THUMDAT. DBC. U. PJB. 8.20 Dutch National Anthem and opening announcement. 8.30 Station orchestra conducted by Loe Cohen. 8.59 Talk on literature by Mr. A. de Doo!mart. 9.10 SUtlon orchettra. 9.30 Record*. 9.50 Station orchestra. 10.15 Dutch National Anthem. FRIDAY. DBC. II. pj». 8.20 Dutch National Anthem and opening
      563 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 3
      594 5 BERLIN. TODAY. p.m. 4.06 DJB. DJN announcement (Oerra. Engl.). Oerman (oik song Programme forecast (Oerman, English). 4.30 Music and topical event*. 4. SO Nerrs In English. 5.05 "Music from Hamburg". 6. OS News In Oerman. 6.30 Concert of light music. 7.30 News In English. 7.SS Close down DJB. DJN (Germ..
      594 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 4
      273 5 SINGAPORE. "Z.Hl" Singapore <v*.e length 4)9 Metres Owned an. I operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya Ltd., broadcast House, 8irp.'p;>re>. TOMORROW. p.m. 6 Recorded Music. 6 30 Relay of Dance Music by Rafflo3 Hotel Dance Orchestra rnder direction of Dan Hopkins 6 45 News Bulletin supplied by Straits Times.
      273 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article, Illustration
    A Political Diary Of The Week.
    2129 6 Three Main Issues Defence, India And Slum Clearance Mr. Baldwin Warns Rearming Germany **We Shall Not Be Taken By Surprise"— Odds Against War Conservatives And India —Development Of Civil Aviation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Orricx, Fleet Street, Dec. 4. TOHE strengthening of
    2,129 words
  • Article
    HEART RE-STARTED THREE TIMES.
    180 6 "Dead" Woman Breathes After 105 Minutes. It was stated at an Inquest at Birmingham that three times a woman's heart was made to beat again after the had collapsed under an operation. On the second occasion the heart beat for 40 minutes. The Inquest was held
    180 words
  • Article
    A TRAM FARE PROBLEM SOLVED.
    185 6 When You Must Pay To A Passenger. "If I make a short tram Journey, and wish to alight while the conductor Is on the upper deck, to whom should I hand my penny?" This question was put to a tramway inspector at Bow-street by Mr.
    185 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      162 6 HARSH vV Is there anything worse than to be wakened In /rfV\^\> Of morning by a bang ng. noisy alarm-clock that fairly kicks you out c f bed? iW^s' y GENTLE -vq Is there anything more peasant than to end a *^F* night's deep, refreshing alecp with the polite call
      162 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      422 6 aJHTtSH rHOOOCf "IDEAL" MILK -ome concrete suggestions for its use; "Ideal" and Cocoa. Nettle's Cocoa and "Ideal" is nutritious and delicious beverage—highly recommended for children. "I<WT and Soda. For a palatable and refreshing drink mix one small tin of "Ideal" with a large bottle of soda. "Ideal" in Puddings. "Ideal"
      422 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    UNCONSCIOUS A WEEK
    204 7 Sikh Watchman Who Was Assaulted. DaUp Singh and Sadhu Singh, wer arraigned before Mr. H. A. Forrer. the criminal district Judge, yesterday on a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. The charge against the third man, Klshen Singh, was withdrawn. Mr. Philip Hoallm
    204 words
  • Article
    SIKH MURDER CHARGE.
    69 7 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. A Punjabi Mohammedan, Oulzamlr Khan, appeared before Mr. F. K. Wilson, on Saturday, on the charge of voluntarily causing grlevoui hurt to a compatriot, Nakl Khan, by hitting him with a stick. Late on Saturday, Naki Khan died from
    69 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      284 7 STARTING TONIGHT /i_B^___ lalhambra] m Matinee Tomorrow at 3.15 W RK O Radio's FIVE STAR comedy hit jJKr EL BRENDEL Y-ur old f»-ourite of "Jurt V Imafine" b*ck to convuUe you __j __k^° -l with Uu hter! m >w JUST IMAGINE him f_r__c with W m 4^ 'THE MEANEST GIRL
      284 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      76 7 TEA DANCES WED., FFRIt. t SUN. 5.30 7.30 p.m. J___6^j___k__g<a a_SMI. f&TwiJ_*Z. *fm i *»4PRBtjB^HBC^r r^i\\_Bßß Mv r___l S __b______^^^^V L^m ¥3r j j J' m 7 fc-s Sust the R{ght Gsfts f °r '%<j^^^ l J/^p^^r-^ Children Durlng X'MAS TAA.A^usic lfe_fr :j^x T ##W #A house ■jpr^JP^y 61-63 HIGH
      76 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      137 7 OWING TO TREMENDOUS SUCCESS SEASON EXTENDED!' ___________t______si_ ''Best Film of the Year" IX)NIGHT 6.15 9.15 S3^ Says Free Frtn. S_hirday. _____2___L_ *O N I _>_-A JOHN GALSWORTHY'S GREATEST NOVEL mL% ONE MORE RIVER su^ DIANA WYN YARD -»..^e W FRANK LAWTON. COUN CLIVE. REGINALD DENNY. W^A En Vl LIONEL ATWILL.
      137 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 4
      156 7 NEW WORLD CABARET CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR PROGRAMME MONDAY, DEC. 24th WEDNESDAY. DEC. 26th (BOXING NIGHT) X'MAS EVE DANCE CARNIVAL NIGHT EXTENSION 2 A. M. EXTENSION 2 A.M. MONDAY, DEC. 31st TUESDAY, DEC. 25th (NEW YEARS EVE, (X'MAS NIGHT) GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL Prises far the Best and Most Origtnml YULETIDE
      156 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    182 8 Traders Firm On The Meeting. (Prom Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 18. The rubber market it again firmer but there is still little doing, nobody wishing to operate before the holidays. There were no changes in rubber and tin shares. Industrials were firmer and show a little
    182 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    317 8 Singapore, Dee. 18, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler 6.25 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 11.00 White Muntok Pepper 65.00 White Pepper 64 00 Black Pepper 21.00 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 3.15 Copra, mixed 2.90 Small Flake Tapioca 3.50 Fair Flake Tapioca 3.50 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl
    317 words
  • Article
    AfR MAIL FROV lAVA
    24 8 A IR MAIL FROM JAVA Malls from Batavia and Palemang by aeroplane are expected at the General Post Office, Singapore at 2.30 p.m. today.
    24 words
  • Article
    IMPERIAL AIR MAIL.
    20 8 The Air Mall dispatched from Singapore on »th December wu delivered In Londou on Dec. 17, days).
    20 words
  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    • Article
      EXCHANGE RATES.
      219 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by th« Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 7/32 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 3/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 London, demand
      219 words
    • Article
      EXCHANGES.
      88 8 Rugby, Dec. 15. Foreign exchanges today were:— Amsterdam 7.31^4 Athens 520 seller*. Belgrade 218 Berlin 12.82 Bombay 1/6 1 32 Brussels 21.17 Bucharest 492" 2 Buenos Aires 36 sellers official Copenhagen 22.39 Vfc Geneva 15.28 Helsingfors 226% Hong Kong 1/8% Madrid 36 7/32 Milan 57 29/32 Montevideo 39% sellers
      British Wireless  -  88 words
    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
      • Article
        MINING.
        401 8 All shares quoted above are fully paid. inue 7al. Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 4/3 4/7% £1 Asain Kumbang 35/- 36xd xb £1 Austral Malay 60/- 82 5/- Ayer Httam 13/- 14/- cd. 1 Ayer Weng 115 2M £1 Bangrln Tin 24/- 25/£1 Chanckat Tin 46/- 47/£1 Chenderlanf 8/6
        401 words
      • Article
        GENERAL.
        290 8 Val Pd. Buyers. Sellers, 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord 1.30 1.40 2 2 do fH Prefs 1.80 1.85 10 10 Atlas Ice 10.00 10.79 £I£IB.AT. 6.6.0 6.11.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.75 600 £1 £lCon. T. a 7% Prets. 24/- 25/£l£lCon. T.SOrd. 20/- 21/£1 £1 Duniop Rubber 48/-
        290 words
      • Article
        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        146 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% 1901 red 1940 $4©0.J00 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 107 109 noro 4V»% 1907 red 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114V 2 116> 2 norn 4'/ 2r. 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114 ft 116 ft norn 4
        146 words
      • Article
        RUBBER SHARES.
        364 8 Fraser and Co., and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. -ares are $1 unless otherwise stated.) Today* Prices Fraser Lyall Si Evat; Co. Allenby 190 195 1.80 100 Alor Oajah 160 1 65 cd. 155 1 65 cd A Hltam 240 250 2.45 2.50 A. Molek 107'/ 2 1.12' i
        364 words
  • Article
    "MAN-WOLF* HUNT.
    254 8 "MAN-WOLF" HUNT. Killer's Five Victims In Eleven Months. A battalion of gendarmes armed with carbines and reinforced by 500 peasants armed with shotguns, scythes, and heavy sticks, are beating the woods and the storm-swept bracken slopes of toe Var plateau. They are hunting a human fiend who for the past
    254 words
  • Article
    OFFICE BEARERS.
    164 8 At 11.32 on Sunday the Singapore office bearers of the Chinese Industrial and Commercial Old Boys' Association for 1935 Patrons: Messrs. Llm Kirn Tian and Lim Chlat Yong, president: Mr. Oan Yeow Pheng. vice-presidents: Messrs. Ong Teck Toh (re-elected) and Ang Lian Koo, hon Chinese secretary: Mr. Chng
    164 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE FIRES.
    95 8 At 11.32 last night the Singapore Fire Brigade were summoned to a house in Rangoon Road where a bed and bedding had caught fire. The flames were brought under control without great damage being caused. It appears that the occupants of the room were out at the time
    95 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE ASSAULT.
    52 8 Mr. T. Maxwell, formerly of Tan Kah Kee's factory, was assaulted by two men at the Junction, of North Bridge Road and Coleraan Street on Saturday afternoon and was found by ambulance dressers lying on the pavement. He was unable to walk but was conscious and was removed
    52 words
  • Article
    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASBN.
    68 8 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN. Daily Price* Current For R.M.A No. l. K. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Noon, Dec. 18. Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose) 20% 20% (F. 0.8.) Current month 21 1/16 21 316 Jan.-March 2114 21% April-June 23V4 23% July-Sept. 24*8 24»/ 2 Tone of Market: Quiet Steady. Latest Cable:
    68 words
  • Article
    FROM POUND TO FIVE SHILLING SHARES.
    133 8 Selayang Tin's Capital Operation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 17. An extraordinary general meeting of Selayang Tin Dredginjr Limited will be held on Jan. 4, 1985, to consider a reduction of capital. It is proposed that the capital shall be reduced from £175,000
    133 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    343 8 fMsa Nrtherlandi Indies iThei Bmsd and Selat Pandjang (Hong Thane > .3 p.m. Brnfkatts. I«boean BUik Tandjong Balel (Rofcan) 3 pm. Poet de Kock. Padang. Pakan Baroe. and Plafe (Heat Kwon«> I pm. Java. South W?at -Sumatra, S.-Eurt Borneo. Celebes. Moluccas Timor Dtlly 'Glang Beng> ..4 p.m.
    343 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      36 8 &+WBwm A m*^£j£s *"^^-^P mm r —-^ak."""*, fc-^wfi^Bk I Jx\ I [%3mßSßal^fillsßaCSs^7B^gt^^K^BW| Mjßfciig^^^^-'^^^gS^^^jgj^ AS SUPPLIED TO P.W.D. throughout Malaya, Rubber Plantations etc. Large Stock Spares Carried McALISTER CO., LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG, 1 KUALA LUMPUR and IPOH.
      36 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
    • Article
      EXCESSIVE PRICE OF TIN
      1353 9 HELPING NEW PROPERTIES Half -Yearly Meeting Of Straits Trading Company il/ITH tin at £230 per ton, new producers are being "assisted materially to develop their properties, and exploit new fields," declared the Hon. Mr. W. J. Wilcoxson presiding at the half-yearly meeting of the Straits Trading
      1,353 words
    • Article
      SIGNS OF "BOOM" IN U.S.A.
      232 9 Favourable Indications From All Centres. New York. Dec. 8. Signs continue to pour in from an parts of the country supporting the very real belief in Wall Street that the United Btates Is about to experience a tremendous business boom. One of the chief reasons
      232 words
    • Article
      THE STOCK EXCHANGE
      75 9 London. Deo. 14. On the Stock Exchange business today was very restricted and apart from a few Isolated Instances, notably the rally In diamonds and the advance In leading brewery shares, the markets mostly were dull. Rubber opened steady but Improved on publication of the American November
      Reuter  -  75 words
    • Article
      SILVER EXPORTS PROM CHINA.
      1070 9 Sir A. Salter's Findings On The Problem. New York. Heavy exportation of silver from China within the next year or t«o Is almost Inevitable, according to Sir Ar thur Salter, noted British economist who recently completed a survey for the Chinese Government, based on n'.% work
      1,070 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      597 9 BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordin-2r£Strp-*"p KSSS Reserve Fundi:— a mntmnM Marline WwWQ iuTer »10.000.000 Reserve Liability ot 120 000 000 Proort*tors W0.000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon Mr. C. O. 8.
      597 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      21 9 JSMsFv^l^^Bp^^Lgß^^fli LE-t I m ff I B^Lw s^s^R^ssb^ MS WOUHh perfection! SEE J EVERYWHERE M Sole Agents. THE EASTERI AGENCIES, LTD.
      21 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      393 9 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by RoyaJ Charter 1853) Paid Up Capital in 600,000 share* of f 5 each £3.000.00* Reserve Fund 0.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE 88. Blshanagate, Lonaaa E.C. 2. Agents and Branches. Alor Star Hollo Saigon St* I?-
      393 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    ®he traits Sfimes SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. DEC. 18, 1934. AIR SERVICES FOR MALAYA.
    698 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. DEC. 18, 1934. AIR SERVICES FOR MALAYA. Malaya's new Governor and High Commissioner Is definitely "air-mind-ed," and developments in the sphere of commercial aviation are promised as a consequence. The public have been exhorted several times In recent years to work themselves into a state
    698 words
  • Article
    Five Days To Sydney.
    134 10 Slowly but steadily the network of air lines of which Singapore is destined to be the centre is extending. To the two European companies and the local Dutch company calling here regularly must now be added the Qantas company, which has brought Singapore within four days
    134 words
  • Article
    WEDDING.
    177 10 Mr. J. A. C. Kemp And Miss Rachel Dick. In the ancient parish church of Corley, Coventry, on Dec. 1 Mr. James Aubrey Campbell Kemp, of Sungei Best, Federated Malay States, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Kemp, of Church Lane, Corley, was married to Miss Rachel Barclay
    177 words
  • Article
    GIVING OTTAWA A CHANCE.
    447 10 Impression Of A Trip To Canada. (By Dr. E. L. Burgin.) My visit to Canada this ytar has convinced me that the Ottawa Agreements are fundamentally sound. In Canada, as in Grea-. Britain, one finds adverse critics of the agreements, but their objections apply to details
    447 words
  • Article
    INDIAN ROPE TRICK.
    268 10 An Offer Published In Calcutta Paper. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. A lot of controversy has been heard recently about the validity of the famous Indian rope trick. Now here is an Indian who is prepared to perform the trick. I ttynk the best
    268 words
  • Article
    NOTES Of The DA V
    732 10 NOTES Of The DAY EXCELLENT c ommunlcations and splendid liaison between the Services made possible two rescues of an ultra-modern type In local waters on Sunday. When a torpedo bomber crashed on a small island during the manoeuvres Its crew sent off a wireless message, which was received at the
    732 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      216 10 H ftsJaf Q *i I H^Bttadß I A. aJ .^aHaV^H I f A a^aViA.^Haia^al Attractive Box in tri«^. t.. c.°^f; Colourful springtime scene of bluefceus depicting Italian scene, contains 4 lbs. <£* woodland glade. Contents 5 lbs. Cadbury's Finest Chocolates. j,_.g oaueon chocolates. Price (U. 75 neit Price SIS-M nett.
      216 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      154 10 B^^ B^^ aßam 9was? J Brewed TSSmJrLjJl^^^f cy ik_ "'aSkiMm^ In Singapore Agents H^^ a^^ Ma^ BM 19 Warm Studios v COLUMBIA RECORDS. Your Christmas Entertainment CHBISTMAS CAKOLS AND HYMNS— Sdeettoß. Two Side* The New Saactaary Quartette. (With Organ). 91M (D— The First Noel, Good King Wenceslas; Good Christian Men,
      154 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN & CHINA.
    • Article
      CLARA BOWS BABY
      22 11 . Santa Monica. Dec. 16. The cinema star Clara Bow (.Mrs. Rex Belli has given birth to a son.— Reiner
      22 words
    • Article
      JAPAN'S NAVAL POLICY.
      302 11 Ministers Confer. DEMAND FOR PARITY TO BE MADE. Tokio, Dec. 17. The Premier and the Foreijrr and Navy Ministers conferred thi afternoon for the purpose of replying to Mr. Matsudaira's request for farther instructions regarding, the naval talks in London. It is understood that they j decided
      Reuter  -  302 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Untitled
      27 11 The Lord Mayor's coachman, MR. GEORGE GRANGER, preparing at the City Greenyard for the Show on Nov. 9. His wife is planing a rosette to his shoulder.
      27 words
    • Article
      A NEW STAR.
      88 11 Visible To The Naked Eye. London. Dec. 13. A bright new star, visible to the naked eye throughout the Northern Hemisphere, has been discovered by an astronomer, who immediately telephoned the news to Greenwich Observatory, enabling officials to photograph the spectrum before the rising sun rendered it
      Reuter  -  88 words
    • Article
      BOXING PARSONS
      64 11 . Professions And Athletics In Germany. Berlin. Dec. 13. Young parsons henceforth will not be allowed to preach, and young doctors. Judges, lawyers and teachers to practise, unless they procure a certificate for eighteen months' training in boxing, swimming and other kinds of light athletics, according to an order
      Reuter  -  64 words
    • Article
      SKI KING'S DEATH.
      62 11 Oslo. Dec. n The sudden death of Norway's famous ski king. Thorlelf Hau#, from on apoplectic fit. has caused nationwide sorrow. He was barely 40 years old. The champion was not only one cf Norway's greatest sportsmen but a great human also. He secured countless prises, among
      62 words
    • Article
      CUBA'S COLD SPELL.
      30 11 Havana, Dec. 14. Five deaths in Cuba from the -oold wave are reported. The thermometer is under ten degrees centigrade, the lowest for seventy-five years.— Reuter Wireless.
      Reuter  -  30 words
    • Article
      THE SAAR FORCE.
      30 11 Rome. Dec. 13. The Italian Saar contingent will consist of a regiment of Grenadiers and a battalion of Carablnlerl. under the command of General Prasca. Reuter Wireless.
      Reuter  -  30 words
    • Article
      HUGE RUM-RUNNING ORGANISATION.
      112 11 Canadian "Whisky" For United States. Montreal, Dec. 17. Police charges of the existence of a five million dollars rum-running scheme had a sequel in court when cash bail of $100,000 each was demanded for several of sixty-one persons accused. One woman wad I among the fifteen who
      Reuter  -  112 words
    • Article
      COCK O' THE NORTH.
      81 11 L.N.E.R. Locomotive Tested In France. Paris. Dec. 13. Thrilling scenes were witnessed at Vitry when Driver Trower drove the London and North Eastern Railways monster locomotive Cock-o'-the-North at over 70 miles an hour on its firsttrial on the biggest test bench in the world. The engine
      Reuter  -  81 words
    • Article
      JAPANESE lIS SINGAPORE.
      46 11 JAPANESE IN SINGAPORE. A Japanese photographer accompanied by a Javanese employed by the atone firm on Blakan Mati: detention and questioning by the police: raids on local photographic studios. Such are tome of the details of a remarkable story told on Page 12 of this issue.
      46 words
    • Article
      DR. MEDERLETS DEATH.
      30 11 DR. MEDERLET'S DEATH. Madras. Dec. 13. Tht Archbishop of Madras, a French Roman Catholic. Dr. Mederlet, dropped dead from heart failure when conducting a Church service at Palllkonda.— Reuter Wireless.
      Reuter  -  30 words
    • Article
      VON KRUPP'S NEW JOB.
      62 11 "Task Of Germany's Rearmament" Berlin, Dec. 17. Herr Von Krupp has resigned the leadership of German industry in order to devote himself to the task of Germany's rearmament, which has placed an additional burden on his shoulders. Dr. Schacht has requested Herr Ewald Hector, of the
      Reuter  -  62 words
    • Article
      EX-PRESIDENT MACHADO.
      126 11 Cannot Find Sanctuary In Germany. Havana. Dec. 14. The Cuoan Government is demanding the extradlctlon from Germany of ex-President Machado, who has Just arrived there from Sin Domingo win his family and a doctor. He Is suffering from dysentery, reported to have been caused by an attempt by
      Reuter  -  126 words
    • Article
      THE SCHARNHORST.
      116 11 Launch Of Steamer For Eastern Run. Bremen, Dec. 14. Many prominent persons attended this morning's launch of the new North German Lloyd steamer Scharnhorst. named after the famous Prussian General, mentor of Clausewitz and Chief of Btaff to Bluecher. The Scharnhorst will be commissioned for service on the
      Aneta-Trans-Ocean  -  116 words
    • Article
      Britain's Part In Preserving Peace.
      265 11 Rugby, Dee. I<s. The Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, speaking at Bolton last night, emphasised the vital concern of foreign affairs to Great Britain. More than ever, he said, Great Britain had a great part to play, not only by contributing advice but also and
      British Wireless  -  265 words
    • Article
      MORE TROUBLE IN BULGARIA.
      227 11 Twelve Hundred Arrests. FORMER BANDIT CHIEF IN CONSPIRACY. Sofia, Dec. 17. A change in the constitution is reported to be impending, whereby Col. Damian Veltcneff, who was behind the coup d'etat last May, will become President of the Council of State; but it is understood that
      Reuter  -  227 words
    • Article, Illustration
      A COTTON SUBSIDY ?
      103 11 A COTTON SUBSIDY Lancashire Deputation To Minister. London. Dec. 14 The President of the Beard of Trade has received a deputation. Including representatives of ths Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' Associations, to discuss a Government subsidy for the cotton industry. It Is understood that th e meeting discussed a Government
      Reuter  -  103 words
    • Article
      LAWYERS CHARGED.
      71 11 Alleged Complicity In Kidnapping. Oklahoma City, Dec 17. Two lawyers, James Maghers and Ben Laska, have been arrested here. 1 on a charge of participating in tne j £50,000 ransom paid to the kidnappers Mr. G. 7. Urschel. the aged oil million- aire. in July, 1933. The department
      Reuter  -  71 words
    • Article
      SWISS PRESIDENT. i
      22 11 SWISS PRESIDENT. Berne, Deo. 13. I The Federal Assembly has elected Councillor Rodolphe Minger as President of the Confederation.— Re'-ter Wireless. i
      Reuter  -  22 words
    • Article
      MALARIA IN CEYLON.
      125 11 Grave Epidemic Spreads. PITIFUL TALES. Urgent Cables For Quinine. Colombo, Der. 17. The grave malaria epidemic is creeping nearer and nearer Colombo, where exhaustive precautions are being taken. Even the smallest villages report from 15 to 30 deiths. Village schools are being turned into hospitals and the
      Reuter  -  125 words
    • Article
      GRAN CHACO
      84 11 WAR. Paraguay Given Time To Ponder. Geneva. Dae 13. The Chaco cMsnut? wai agmtn linear discussion by the C m ult itive Committee of the League ol logons Assembly, when the date by whic-h the tsn Oovernments concerned are required to state their respective attitudes towards the final
      Aneta-Trans-Ocean  -  84 words
    • Article
      WAR PROFITS.
      69 11 RooeereU Offends The Senate Committee. Washington. Djc. 13 Presldint RooStvelt in mak'ng an .tort to soothe the ruffled feelings of "-me members of the Senat? Arms quiry C-)mmitis3. who have accus< ij .m of trying to smother the inquiry, nd has suggested that the War profits Committee appointed
      Reuter  -  69 words
    • Article
      LENA GOLDFIELDS.
      51 11 Shareholders Approve £3,000,000 Offer. London Dec. 14. Shareholders ol Lena Goldflelds today carried a resolution authorising the Board, if It thinks fit. to accept the Soviet offer of £3.000,000, payable over twenty years without Interest, for taking over the company's business in Russia, Including assets an<l liabilities— Reuter
      Reuter  -  51 words
    • Article
      ITALY'S GOLD RESERVE.
      62 11 Rome, Dec. 13. The Finance Minister. Slgnor Jung, has granted permission to branches of foreign banks In Italy to resume dealIngs In foreign currency. The Finance Minister at th e same time revealed that the decree Issued on Dec. 8 had cne purpose, namely, to restrict Italy's
      Reuter  -  62 words
    • Article
      PEER'S BLACK EYE.
      43 11 Saarbruccken, Dec. 17. Lord Ayleaford was also In the car with the police officer Involved In the incident previously reported. Lord Aylesford, who Is on a private visit to the Saar, was knocked down, and received a black eye— Reuter.
      Reuter  -  43 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    POLICE RAID LOCAL PHOTOGRAPH STUDIOS.
    492 12 JAPANESE PREMISES. Prints And Negatives Seized. ALLEGATIONS of further police activities among the Japanese community in Singapore are contained in yesterday's issues of the two local Japanese newspapers, the Nippo and the Nichi-Nichi. It is stated that several Japanese photographic studios in Singapore have been
    492 words
  • Article
    ESTATE LEASE DISPUTE.
    133 12 Judge Suggests Amicable Settlement The Judgment of Mr. Justice Prichard in the caj>e in which R. 8. Muthoj and K. Krishna sued Chop Ban Whatt Hing over the lease of Chua Choo Kang rubber estate was read out by the Deputy Registrar this morning. The action was
    133 words
  • Article
    STRAITS-BORN CHINESE FOUND HANGING.
    44 12 1 A Stralts-born Hokkien Chinese, aged about 25 years, was found hanging by a rope from a fixture in the bathroom of his house In New Bridge Road this morning. He died a few minutes after being cut down. 1
    44 words
  • Article
    AMUSEMENTS
    123 12 SINGAPORE. ALHAMBXA The Meanest Qal in Town with ■Hi Pitts El Brendel 6 15— 9 13. IAPITOL Chu Chin Chow with George Robe;- Ann« :.!ay Wong 6.15— 1.15. OBFAT WORLD Cabaret— Lucky Devils tc Jungle Mystery Chap. I—B.1 B. HOLLYWOOD V. BUANGOON It't A King MABLBOSOUGH SUge kites Vlmla
    123 words
  • Article
    [ S.V.C. PANTOMIME.
    473 12 S.V.C. PANTOMIME. A Merry Burlesque Opens Tonight Singapore's pantomine season will open tonight at the Victoria Theatre with another rollicking B.V.C. show written and staged by Private T. W. Murray, and It promises to go over In a big way. This season the theme that has been knocked Into topical
    473 words
  • Article, Illustration
    NEW MANAGER OF STRAITS TIMES.
    182 12 From Fleet Street To Singapore. Mr. W. Smith arrived In Singapore by the Fushlml- Maru on Sunday to take over the general managership of the group of three newspapers published by the Straits Times Press Ltd. Since 1937 Mr. Bmith has been London manager tf^jjy
    182 words
  • Article
    LT.-COMMANDER L. A. W. JOHNSON PROMOTED.
    105 12 His many friends ln Singapore will be pleased to learn that LJeut.-Comdr. L. A. W. Johnson, M.V.0., R.N., was recently promoted to Commander on the retired list. This Is particularly gratifying to Comdr. Johnson in view of the fact that automatic system of promotion
    105 words
  • Article
    BOY KILLED BY LORRY.)
    51 12 BOY KILLED BY LORRY. An eight-year-old Chinese boy died within a few minutes after being run over by a motor lorry ln Pekln Street yesterday. His hips and left thigh were crushed by the wheels and he died before ambulance dressers could render aid. The lorry was driven by a
    51 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    31 12 The engagement Is announced betwen Hugh Frederick, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. ShacUeton. of Sittingbourne. Kent, and Irene Anns ("Bunty"). only daughter of Dr. an1 Mrs. Adams, of Penang.
    31 words
  • Article, Illustration
    BISHOP LEE ON THE WORLD TODAY.
    1290 12 THE '^MAN IN THE STREET" IN THE SLUMP. Warnings Given By Russia And Germany. Social and economic problems economic order make provision for his arising out of the worid depression needs ln old age were discussed by Bishop Edwin F. Readjustments. Lee, of the
    1,290 words
  • Article
    SELANGOR HOCKEY TEAM.
    45 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. Selangors" team against Singapore Is the strongest possible. It Is as follows. Low Chen Ouan; Oorbex Singh, Grelg; Bhaskaran, De Silva, Labrooy; West, Hovu, Orenler, Martin, Radcllffe. Reserves Orenler. O. Labrooy, Keun and Bain.
    45 words
  • Article
    S.S.C. DINNER.
    20 12 Booking for the dinner to be held at the Singapore Swimming Club on New Year's Eve Is closed.
    20 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      115 12 A modern truck >\ with lowest fuel cost If }v Fitted with the world famous /^7"^ Die>el-! .n£ine of the most advanced ll Jy^^^^^^^^^T\ M Jj type and possessed of all modern constructional features the W j^f^flßK/E!Wf£msmn^mJ Mercedes-Benz has definitely Ws established a new era in commer- JPT_f cial transportation.
      115 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    TANJONG RHU HOUSES
    263 13 Municipal Action. The Municipal Committee No. 2 agreed to necessary action, by service of notices and. where appropriate, in ro-operatlon of the Commlssloxer of Lands, to enforce compliance with necessary sanitary requirements, and demolition of certain unauthorised structures at Tanjong Rhu. SEWER PIPES. The Committee approved acceptance
    263 words
  • Article
    CASE TRANSFERRED
    55 13 . Charge Of Possession Of Arms. Before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, today a charge of the possession of arms against Ahmad to E'nchan was postponed until tomorrow preparatory to it being transferred to the court of the criminal district Judge. Another charge of theft against Ahmad and
    55 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE—PENANG AIR SERVICE.
    280 13 SINGAPORE— PENANG AIR SERVICE. Local Company To Be Formed. It is revealed that first steps towards the establishment of an internal air service in British Malaya have already been taken, and it is expected that within the next twelve months a passenger and mail service between Singapore and Penang will
    280 words
  • Article
    UND DEAD
    63 13 FOUND DEAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 15. The body of Sabapathy. a dresser in the Seremban General Hospital, was found at his residence here. Three notes were also found, one was addressed to the local D.M.0.. one to dceaseds wife and the other to the O.C.P.D. It is
    63 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    3 13 Mis* BaM Holland
    3 words
  • Article
    MISS EMD HOLLAND ENGAGED.
    253 13 MISS END HOLLAND ENGAGED. To Marry Mr. H. G. G. Riches. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lampur, Dec. 17. The engagement of another wellknown and popular couple, Mr. H G. O. Riches and Miss Enid Holland, Is announced today. Mr. Riches, son of the late Mr. H. O. F. Riches,
    253 words
  • Article
    LEGATION TO MOVE TO NANKING.
    287 13 Today's China News. Sir A Cadogan Dines With Mr. Wang Ching-Wei. Shanghai. Dec. 17. I A British councillor, who accompa- 1 nied Sir Alexander Cadogan to Pelpingj via Nanking yesterday, stated that i though no formal order had yet been received for the removal of
    Sin Kuo Min  -  287 words
  • Article
    'QUOTA SYSTEM BLAMED
    411 13 QUOTA SYSTEM BLAMED Damages For Japanese Bank. Before Mr. Justice Mills In the Supreme Court yesterday a motion fifed by the Yokohama Specie Bank asking the court to assess damage against C. Vaiunalldass and Co came up for hearing. Mr. F. O. Vaux. appearing in cupport of the motion, said
    411 words
  • Corresoondence.
    • Letter
      RICKSHA PESTS.
      788 13 Another Complaint From A Visitor. (To the Editor of the Straits Times) Sir.— l can fully corroborate from my own experience complaints about the pestering of visitors to Singapore by the ricksha pullers. About three years ago I visited Singapore on business and put up at a well-known
      788 words
    • Letter
      KRA CANAL ECHOES.
      193 13 Rumours In Circulation Before The War. The Editor of the Straits Times) Sir.— Are we sure that the construction of a canal through the Isthmus of Kra was not under serious consideration at one time? I returned to Kuala Lumpur In the latter half of 1910 after
      193 words
  • Article
    HiGH COMMISSIONER AND V.P.A.H.
    41 13 HiGH COMMISSIONER AND U.P.A.M. I* is understood that Hit Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, has consented to be a guest of the United Planter*? Association of Malaya at a luncheon to be held in Kuala Lumpur, on Jan. 23.
    41 words
  • Article
    SOCIETY INSIGNIA.
    63 13 Discovery By Selangor Police. From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur Dec. 17. Raiding a house In Pudu Road early today, the detective branch arrested two Chinese and discovered, besides Insignia relating to a secret society, an automatic pistol and 18 rounds of immunitlon Two men, Chong Cheong and
    63 words
  • Article
    STRAITS UNION ENGLISH SCHOOL. •
    55 13 STRAITS UNION ENGLISH SCHOOL. The annual prise day of the Strait!? Union English School was held on Dec. 14 wnen Mr. P. Doraikanoo. the director of the Institution, presided. Miss Eileen Moss distributed the prises. The director, exhorted the boys to work hard and emulate those who have won prizes
    55 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      168 13 Kidney p^mi*^ %>■>/ turbid urine and continuous strangury are frequently the preliminary symptoms of a more serious affection. These signs should not be overlooked. With the object of thoroughly cleansing both the kidneys and urinary passages, take 'HELMITOL 9 the effective, internal disinfectant, in good time. 'Helmitol' tablet* taken in
      168 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      372 13 SHE LOST WEIGHT EACH WEEK. THE IDEAL WAY TO REDUCE. A woman writes to tell how she is reducing excess fat— and her way seems to be the Ideal way. "I am 4* years old, 5 ft. 5ft Ins. m height, and was 13 st. lb. when I started taking
      372 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Article, Illustration
    ANOTHER PERAK SUCCESS—SELANGOR ASIATICS BEATEN.
    255 14 ANOTHER PERAK SUCCESS— SELANGOR ASIATICS BEATEN. VISITORS THE MORE EXPERIENCED XV. A.L. Henry Gets Home Team's Only Try. (From Ow Own Correspondent.) Koala Lumpur, Dec. 17. The vast difference between an experienced and inexperienced side was witnessed yesterday when the Perak Asiatic fifteen, winner of the All Blue? rugger trophy,
    255 words
  • Article
    SCHOOL FOOTBALL.
    73 14 St Joseph's Institution Beat K. L. Rivals. St. Joseph's 1; Victoria last, The Victoria Institute of Kuala Lumpur opened their holiday tour yesterday afternoon when they met St. Joseph's Institution on the Bras Basah Road ground at football. The game was fast and interesting throughout and, although the
    73 words
  • Article
    RACE HORSES FOR F.M.S.
    61 14 The Anglo- Irish (Insurance and Bloodstock) Agency Ltd., of Bond Street, London, announce that they have shipped a three-year-old chestnut filly, by Dakota— Melcar to the F.MS. She was a winner and placed In England last season. They have also shipped to the F M S.
    61 words
  • Article
    HOME RUGBY.
    21 14 London, Dec. 17. Playing Dublin today Oxford University lost to Trinity College. Dublin by three points to nil.— Reuter.
    Reuter  -  21 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    24 14 The Perak Asiatics Rarity Team, which won the "All Bines Cap" at Seremban on Saturday defeating Norri SemhlUn In the final by S— t.
    24 words
  • Article
    THE TRIAL SURPRISE.
    1349 14 HOME RUGBY REVIEW. Blackheath Back Row In Form. R.M.C. Beats R.M.A. 'Quins Too Good For Leicester. Bath Miss Gerrard. (By Our London Staff.) Fleet Street, Dec. 3. The surprise defeat of the England fifteen by the Possibles at Leeds on Saturday, in the first Rugby Union trial
    1,349 words
  • Article
    COOK LASTS THE DISTANCE.
    308 14 I PETERSEN WINS BUT ONLY ON POINTS. Welterweight Title Changes Hands. London. Dec. 17. At the Albert Hall this evening Jack Petersen retained the British and Empire heavyweight titles by defea* Ing George Cook, the Australian, on points in a 15 rounds contest. Petersen cot In
    308 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    6 14 B. J. Layers, the Neuri-Malacca scrum-half.
    6 words
  • Article
    SELANGOR TO MEET SINGAPORE.
    434 14 Hockey. Visiting Team Will Be At Full Strength. iFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. Selangor Is sending down its strongest team for the hockey match against Singapore this week-end. Incidentally, O. O. Hovii, the former State captain, who recently returned from leave, takes his
    434 words
  • Article
    TRICK CYCLIST.
    53 14 I The Hon. Sports Captain of the I Anson Athletic Association, Mr. Ong I Say Bah, Champion Amateur Trick [Cyclist of Malaya, will be glad to give a free performance of his latest stunts to any show or organisation in aid of a charity. Els address Is No.
    53 words
  • Article
    BOXING AT TAIPING.
    209 14 Batting Chye Secures A Knock Out. (7rom Our Own Correspondent.) Taipir.R. Dec. 16 A S2cond boxing promotion was tseid in Talplng on Friday night. Battling Ghye of Penang. created a ois Impression, whan he knocked nut lis opponent Midget John 7 2 of Ipoti. In the third
    209 words
  • Article
    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    233 14 Tuesday. Dee IS. Rugby: Public Services and A PC. vs. Etceteras, padang; WHUhlres II vs. (8.M.) R.A.. Blakan Mad: Eagle vs. R.A. (Changil at Cliangl. Hocitey: Police vs. Malaya Command. Tanglln; B.C.R C. vs. R.A.M.C Hong Urn Green; Sikh Poll:e vs. Ceylon Sports Club. Balestler Road. Eagle vs.
    233 words
  • Page 14 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article, Illustration
    COLTS DEFEAT THE CHINESE BUT LOSE TO Y. M. C. A.
    838 15 S.C.R.C. VERY SOUND IN DEFENCE. Khalsa's Success On The Padang. The Singapore Colts had two hockey fixtures yesterday, one with the S.C.K.C. at Hong I.im Green and the other with the Y.M.I .A. at Anson Road. They lost io
    838 words
  • Article
    PENANG GOLD
    598 15 WEIGHTS FdR THE FIRST DAY. Newcomer Put Into The Top Division. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penan* Dee. 17. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Penang Turf Club Gold Cup meeting on Saturday Hor— Class 1, Div. 1, S for*.— Pacific Flight 04. Refill
    598 words
  • Article
    SUPPERS AT THE S.C.C.
    29 15 For the convenience of B.C.C. members attending the SVC. pantomime at the theatre tonight the Cricket Club will he open and suppers can be obtained.
    29 words
  • Article
    SEPOY LINES G.C.
    30 15 The Navy Cup (or 1934 ni won by Mr. A. H. Frew and Mr. F. I. Patton. A mixed Foursomes competition will be held on Dec. 21.
    30 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    12 15 The OR A Hockey XI which has had quite a saceessM season.
    12 words
  • Article, Illustration
    CUP MEETING.
    19 15 Yeoh Ten* Khoo, skipper of the Perak Asiatics Rugby XV with the All Blaej Cap at Seretnban.
    19 words
  • Article
    TROPHY MATCH AT K.L. ON SATURDAY.
    252 15 Rugby Football. Services XV Chosen To Meet Negri-Malacca. The following will represent the S.C.C. in the annual Trophy match against the Selangor Club at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. A. N. Macaulay, F. G. Minns. E. F. Murphy, F. Tremlett and R. Land, D. G.
    252 words
  • Article
    S.C.C. BILLIARDS.
    127 15 The following were the results of ties played In the BCC. billiards tournament yesterday: Championship. Walsh beat Gillett by 74. A Class. Anderson beat Speld by one. 3 Class. rugler beat Smellle by 46. Hamilton beat Clackett by 83. Brummltt beat Lavcrton by Bb. Nathan beat Mayger by
    127 words
  • Article
    THE CLUB VERANDAH.
    616 15 Asiatic Rusby Owes A Debt To D.E. Lander. The Game Is Taking On. Services On Tour. Conducted by LEIGHTON A NEW chapter in the annals of Malayan rugger was opened at I Seremban on Saturday when the first Asiatic Cup final for the All Blues Trophy was
    616 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Article
    TOOK POLICEMAN'S BICYCLE.
    257 16 Five Strokes For Young Chinese. Chow How Tee, a 15-year-old boy who pleaded that he had taken away a policeman's bicycle believing it to be his friend's was sentenced to five strokes of the rattan on a charge of theft, by Mr. J. M. Brander on Friday.
    257 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    9 16 Electrical equipment ready for supplying current to the searchlights.
    9 words
  • Article
    RELAYING ITEMS FROM ENGLAND.
    597 16 Malayan Amateur Radio Report (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. IS. Negotiations are In progress with a view to relaying from local radio stations Items of particular interest from the Empire transmitter at Daventry. This is reveaied In the report of the Malayan Amateur Radio
    597 words
  • Article
    "TEN-CENTS-A-DANCE" GIRLS.
    730 16 IN SINGAPORE CABARETS. What Dance Partners Can Earn. A new feature of Singapore life during the last three or four years has been the employment of girls as dance partners. As a result of recent correspondence, the Straps Times has made inquiries into the earnings and hours of
    730 words
  • Article
    $5 A MONTH ON DEBT OF $1,400.
    482 16 Man Who Stood Surety For Friend. In the Bankruptcy Court on Friday, before Mr. Justice Prichard, the public examination of Tan Tlan Poh was conducted by Mr. C. O. Llm, Assistant Official Assignee. Tan Tian Poh said that he was employed as a
    482 words
  • Article
    ADJUDICATION ORDER AGAINST J.P.
    52 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Deo. 15. In a bankruptcy case in the Supreme Court today Mr. Justice Howes made an adjudication order against Mr. Au Phln Yeang residing at Anderson Road. Teluk Anson. Mr. Phln Yeang is a Justice of the Peace for the State
    52 words
  • Article
    INDIANISATION IN THE AIR FORCE.
    72 16 Viscount Halifax President of the Board of Education, in a lengthy reply to Lord Strabolgl regarding the Indlanisation of the Army in India, stated that this process in the Air Force started very much later than in the Army. The Indian Air Force came into
    72 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    6 16 "Warfare" in front of Raffles Hotel
    6 words
  • Article
    EX-DETECTIVE'S APPEAL.
    297 16 Alleged Abetment Of Forgery. Judgment was reserved In the appeal of Koh Soon r»oh, former detective, who was convicted at the last Singapore Assizes of three charges of abetment of forgery and sentenced to two yeara' rigorous Imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to run concurrently. The appeal
    297 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      104 16 GIVE A SHELVADOR THIS CHRISTMAS Safe AfuU:— LEE A FLETCHER. iv. North Mice Mm*, rfcme MM. L Obtainable aim (ram SINGAPORE PHOTO CO.. Hlfti Street. Phone (319. To an who want to Write or Speak Better English This IDEA ijmgk* WORD £V|'3CHART 4 FREE! U*u Imp to your miad. your
      104 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      71 16 SV .BBB) BBB; "/VBBBT^^aBBI ■BBBv' y y/ k A The IDEAL Refrigerator for $375.00 The Electrolux Refrigerator is the PROVED BEST. It operates CONTINUOUSLY, assuring an EVEN TEMPERATURE. It is. absolutely silent. This new model is the big brother of the popular L 2. Operation by Kerosine Lamp, Gas or
      71 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Article
    SANITARY BOARDS ASSESSMENT.
    192 17 Bills To Be Introduced In Federal Council. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 17. Two Bills relating to assessment by Sanitary Boards of the F.M.S., are about to be Introduced in the Federal Council. Ths first, the Joint Assessment (Validation* Enactment. 1935, Is intended to remove
    192 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    17 17 The Italian crutaer A Dfaw arrived in port this week. Seaplanes may be seen near the funnel.
    17 words
  • Article
    A STORY OF SAINT XAVIER.
    262 17 Reception To First Ceylonese Priest. i From A Correspondent.) A func.ion took place at Malaccij on Saturday when friends and relatives from all parts of Malaya assembled to honour the Rev. Fr Dominic Vpndargon. th? first Ceylonese priest of the Roman Catholic Church, to be
    262 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    68 17 Mr. Yong Shook Lin, the advocate and solicitor of Kuala Lumpur, has teen appointed a member of the Bar Committee of the Federated Malay States in the place of Mr. W. V. D Skrine who resigned. Mr. E. H. H. Everest has been appointed to act for Mr. A. ft
    68 words
  • Article
    EXTRADITED FROM MALACCA.
    106 17 Eurasian On Breach Of Trust Charge. Extradited from Malacca, after his arrest there, a Portuguese Eurasian, Pedro Theseira, made a second appearance before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate yesterday to answer a charge of criminal breach of trust of $14.50. On this occasion he was represented
    106 words
  • Article
    PHOTOGRAPH IN AN ADVERTISEMENT.
    163 17 Court Action To Restrain Publication. An advertisement in a local Chinese newspaper which contained a woman's photograph led to a motion in the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Mills, when Dr. C. H. Withers Payne, appearing for Ng Cheo Tee, I asked for an interlocutory
    163 words
  • Article
    CHINESE IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED.
    236 17 Alleged Possession Of Forged Papers. Alleged to have been in possession of forged immigration p pers, thirteen Cantonese who were arrested In Singapore by Detective- Inspector D. E. Nickels just after arriving from China ports, were produced In the police court befort Mr. i, M. Brander. The
    236 words
  • Article
    CROWN APPEAL ON ACQUITTAL.
    550 17 Court Allows Extension Of Time. In the Supreme Court yesterday a motion for the extension of time to appeal was made before Mr. Justice Mills by Mr. Adrian Clark, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, In connection with the case In which Llm Beow Leng was charged with
    550 words
  • Article
    MR. S. C. de SOUZA.
    88 17 Proposed For Vacant Seat On Commission. An extraordinary general meeting will be held at the Singapore Recreation Club on Thursday at 5.15 p m. The business will be the nomination of a representative of the 'Eurasian Association to the Municipal Commission. The following resolution will
    88 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    48 17 The marriage took pjace of Mr. Lee Eng Swee, of the Chartered Bank, Klang, and Miss Wee Kee Nyong, eldest daughter of Mr. Wee Chuan Sai, and of the late Mrs. Wee Chuan Sal, Klang, at the Wesley Church, Klang, the Rev. P. H. Schmucker took the service.
    48 words
  • Article
    JAMBU-WONG KEAT TRIAL.
    576 17 Chinese Accused Makes Statement From Dock. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dee. 17. The adjourned hearing of the case In which W. H. Jamba and Wong Keat Chin, former honorary secretary and treasurer respectively of the Subordinate Civil Service Fund, were charged with falsification of account* was
    576 words
  • Article
    SON STEALS GOLD.
    120 17 Gives It To Goldsmith Father. v i (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. Ratnam and Murugasu are son and father. The former stole a piece of gold worth $22 and handed It to his father, a goldsmith, confessing how he had obtained It. Both were
    120 words
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      54 17 LJ^->JMMHMr"?"'3«yH MERRIE MAIDENS! COMELY QITEENB AND WENCHES FAIRE TO SEE! THE CUCKOOS ARE INVADING THE TOWN WITH WAGGON ftp^NSW LOADS OF FUNNE AND GAY MUSICKE A COMEDY THAT DOTH MAKE THE BELLIE QUAKE WITH MADDE DELIGHT! f^l afl BERT ROBERT *WxKrQ WHEELER and WOOLSEY »•«»»> yHEJI "COCKEYED CAVALIERS" HMa^MBm)E WITH
      54 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 2
      75 17 OPENING TODAY AT 9.30 P.M. VICTORIA n THEATRE (Q39 j^S <-*JR **"-18< 19> TiektU [j H 9-30 p.m. $1.00. K iL 5.30 p... DICK WHITTINGTON (or "Fusing Ufi") "HAPPINESS AHEAD" FOE EVERYONE YOU WILL KNOW ALL AUOUT IT SOON! s^s^^^l/ i^Ks^s^ s^sW v-~^l i VV* >^ s^^^scsßs^s^^ •MASTERS"Evert/one Agrees There's
      75 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Imperial And Foreign News.
    • Article
      CLASH OF NAVAL POLICIES.
      264 18 Will Japan Disclose Her Building Plans? London, Dec. 13 It is unlikely that Admiral Yamamoto will return to Japan during the adjournment of the naval talks, according to the Japanese delegation, but he will remain in England if there is the possibility of the resumption of
      Reuter  -  264 words
    • Article
      BRITISH TRADE.
      28 18 London, Dec. 12. Imports Into the United Kingdom during November totalled £64.687.000. compared with £69,000,000 in October, while exports totalled £36.125.000 compared with £36.749.000— Reuter Wireless.
      Reuter  -  28 words
    • Article
      RESCUE IN HEAVY SEAS.
      167 18 Usworth Crew's Hours Of Suspense. New York, Dec. 13. The British cargo steamer Usworth, 3,635 tons, with her steering gear smashed, is listing and helpless in the Atlantic. "Please do your best to get us off," pleaded the last S.O.S. to the Cunard Liner Ascania and
      167 words
    • Article
      RARE MS. FOUND.
      92 18 Stories And Speeches Of Peter The Great." Moscow. Dec. 16. A rare manuscript entitled Memorable Stories and Speeches of Peter the Great," containing much new Information, has been found In the archives of the Novo Zybkovo district library. The author, Andrei Nartov. In a preface, states that
      Reuter  -  92 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    39 18 MR COLIN SULLIVAN in his canoe Lone SUr daring voyage which he is making rowid the coast of Britain When he has completed his present trip he will undertake a haiardous journey of 35.0W miles to Australia by canoe.
    39 words
  • Article
    BRITAIN \ND FRANCE.
    90 18 BRITAIN AND FRANCE. Co-operation Promotes World Peace. Rugby, Dec. 13. The French Foreign Minister, M. Laval, has sent a telegram to Sir John Simon expressing his gratification at the close collaboration between the British and French Governments which, during the recent session of the League Council, so effectively served the
    British Wireless  -  90 words
  • Article
    ITALY'S TRADE.
    65 18 A Serious Adverse Balance. Rome, Dec. 16. A drop of 780,000,000 lire In exports since Dec. 31, 1833, is revealed In the trade figures for the first eleven months of 1935. Thus the adverse trade balance has risen from 1,243,000,000 to 2,185,000,000 lire. Exports totalled 4,694.000,000 and imports
    Reuter  -  65 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    33 18 The KING AND QUEEN OF DENMARK, who were guests at the Royal Wedding, left Liverpool Street Station, London on their way home to Denmark. The PRINCE OF WALES accompanied them to the station.
    33 words
  • Article
    MONTSERRAT 'QUAKES.
    56 18 Antigua (West Indies). Dec. 14. The British island of Montserrat was rocked by sharp earthquakes today. A number of buildings were slightly damaged, and that of the Royal Bank of Canada was severely damaged, so that the Government proclaimed a three-day Bank Holiday to facilitate the transference of
    Reuter  -  56 words
  • Article
    TRAFFIC CONTROL.
    124 18 Transformation Effected In London. Rugby, Dec. 14. London traffic control has undergone gradual transformation through the steady extension of the traffic lights system. Two years ago only 30 such installations were in operation and 18 of these were concentrated In Oxford Street. Now the number within the metropolitan
    124 words
  • Article
    SCOTT AND BLACK.
    88 18 Rousing Welcome At Victoria. London, Dec. 14. A crowd of several thousands, waitIng in a downpour outside Victoria Station, gave a rousing* welcome to Scott and Campbell Black, winners of the England-Australia Air Race. The airmen were met on the platform by Black's parents, Mr. Shelmerdlne. Director
    Reuter  -  88 words
  • Article
    "COLLEGE OF PEACE."
    145 18 i Ex-Service Men And The War Menace. Paris, Dec. 13. The Deputy, M. Goy, who has come Into prominence through his Interview with Herr Hitler, speaking before the members of the ;iow "College of Peace" at Marseilles, declared that atmosphere, previously filled with electricty, had improved. The
    Aneta-Trans-Ocean  -  145 words
  • Article
    HUNGARY'S POLICY.
    171 18 Premier On Friendship With Germany. Budapest. Dec. 13. Premier Goemboes, replying to a violently anti-German interpellation In the Hungarian Parliament, declared with raised voice "Yes, I am phllo-Germanlc. I am a pro- German because Germany Is one of the greatest and most powerful nations, close to us for
    Aneta-Trans-Ocean  -  171 words
  • Article
    NAZIS ON TRIAL.
    128 18 Alleged Conspiracy In Lithuania. Kaunase (Lithuania), Dec. 13. I The sensational court martial opens tomorrow in which 126 Nazis in the Memel district are charged with complicity in a plot to transfer a portion of Lithuania to Germany by armed force. It Is alleged that they belong
    Reuter  -  128 words
  • Article
    JUBILEE STAMPS.
    36 18 London, Dec. 12. In the House of Commons this afternoon Sir Kingsley Wood, Postmaster General, announced that a special series of postage stamps will be issued to commemorate His Majesty's Sliver Jußllee. Reuter Wireless.
    Reuter  -  36 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    224 18 Mr. J. A. S. Jennings. 0.8. E., J.P.. of Ipoh, has gone to his bungalow at Cameron Highlands for a fortnight's holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wlckett, of Penarth estate, Enggor, have left for a holiday In Hong Kong. They expect to be back on Jan. 12.
    224 words
  • Article
    TRIBUTE TO BRITAIN.
    315 18 Germany And "Spirit Of Locarno." London, Dec. 12. The appointment of Major-General Brind as commander of the International Force In the Saar Is welcomed in official circles. The fact that Mr. Knox, President of! the Commission, and the General are! of the same nationality Is regarded as!
    Reuter  -  315 words
  • Article
    MARTIAL LAW IN CUBA.
    31 18 Havana. Dec. 12. Martial Law has been declared in the Provinces of Havana. Santa Clara and Gumaguey as a precaution following Intense Communist activity.. I Reuter Wireless.
    Reuter  -  31 words
  • Article
    MUSIC AND POLITICS IN GERMANY.
    220 18 Journalists And A Prc-Semitic Critic. Berlin, Dec. 13. Nazi action against a section of German musicians continues and repercussions are manifested in Vienna. Dr. FurtwangltT had his pass|Port confiscated to prevent him going abroad after the secret police I had watched his house, but it
    Reuter  -  220 words
  • Article
    OIL FROM COAL
    110 18 . Now Being Produced In Quantity. Rugby, Dec. 14. It was stated .'t voday's general meeting of Low Temperature Carbonisation, Ltd., that the company was successfully producing aviation petrol and naval fuel oil fi-cm coal. Nine home defence squadrons of the Royal Air Force has been running on
    British Wireless  -  110 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      90 18 Eraser Ltd; Jfai'e you iried it j INSURE AGAINST ALL FIRE RISKS FIRE. LIFE MARINE ACCIDENT MOTOR GUARANTEE Arthur C. PotU. Manager and Underwriter. Eastern Branch. Singapore. •046 Jt\ZJ^^k wf^ JE^flMr Makes simple X; jSt food taste twice as good. YAH GEE LADIES TAILoV \l%, Orchard Rout GRAND CHEAP SALE
      90 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      64 18 jgk biliousness Vy'|i and many other ailments are YrawPgL simply the result of Acid StomXS&jM ac h- This condition is easily V&^^ and quickly corrected by taking ALSO IN TABLET FORM TJ TT T T T T T> Q > Con«ni«t to carry with J~ L L I I O
      64 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • OUR INDIA PAGE.
    • Article
      CALCUTTA PREPARES FOR GAY CHRISTMAS.
      1407 19 Gandhi Forbidden To Visit N.W. Frontier. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta. Dec. IS. The Viceroy arrived in Calcutta by air from New Delhi on Tuesday and had a rousing reception from a large number of officials and others who had assembled at the Allpore aerodrome
      1,407 words
    • Article
      CHINESE INFLUENCE IN SINKIANG.
      329 19 Authority Said To Be On The Wane. Assistance- by villagers saved the life Of the Chinese Administrator, Mr. Sha-wu, after he had been waylaid rod wounded, according to the latest reports from Fa^gn* 1 Ma Sha-wu was on his way from Kaahgar to Langar, his summer
      329 words
    • Article
      BENGAL FLYING CLUB.
      38 19 Annual Gymkhana At Dun Dm Aerodrome. Calcutta. Dec. 7. Lady Willingdon attended the Bengal Flying Club annual gymkhana at Dum Dum this afternoon and presented the Viceroy's Cup to R. Pal Chowdhury for pin-point landing.
      38 words
    • Article
      CEYLON STATE COUNCIL.
      758 19 Life May Be Extended. NEXT ELECTIONS IN JANUARY? (From A Ceylon Correspondent.) It is understood th&t the submission, regarding the life of the State Council, which the Board of Ministers will make to the Governor when they will shortly meet him is that toe life of the
      758 words
    • Article
      ARCHBISHOP DROPS DEAD.
      200 19 Dr. E. Mederlet COLLAPSE DURING CONFESSION. His Grace Dr. E. Mederlet, Archbishop of Madras, died from heart failure while hearing confessions at Palllkonda In the North Arcot district on Dec. 12. Dr. Mederlet was on tour and had visited places In North Arcot before reaching Palllkonda. when
      200 words
    • Article
      DELHI UNIVERSITY.
      103 19 Special Convocation To Be Held. Delhi. Dec. 3. A special Convocation ol Delhi University will be held under the presidency of Sir Fasl-1-Hussain In Vie old Assembly Hall. Delhi, on December 12, to confer the honorary degree cf Doctor of Literature on Sir Fasi-1-Hussaln, Pro-Chancellor, and Blr Frank
      103 words
    • Article
      ABNORMAL COLD SNAP IN BURMA.
      266 19 Villagers Huddling: Round Fires. (From Our Own Correspondent. > Rangoon, Dec 10. All previous cold records have own broken by the temperature that was recorded in the city yesterday rcorning. The Clerk of the Weather found that the mercury had dropped three degrees since Saturday,
      266 words
    • Article
      LEAPS FROM TRAIN.
      57 19 Austrian Escapes From Bombay Police. Joseph Rutner. a young Aus'rlan who was recently sentenced to nine months' imprisonment in Bombay for assulting a policeman, alleged to have escaped from the police escort of two European officers near Lonavala by Jumping from a running train. He was being
      57 words
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      262 19 Mr. E. Flack Tell* How Cuticara Healed Intense Irritation M> wit and I came oat in a bad cash all over oui bodies aad legs, it was dry and cmsted and the itching mat barning were terrible to endure The in nation •as iatease. karptag as awake at night aad
      262 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      245 19 PIND TMI AUTOMOIILI h. i S>^£^ In that Hole aaetave, an aatoaaaUe is TaVZ\^T^J^\A aidara. Ara jmm ey«a aharp aoa|S \^Z6?J MS^LYVJS&SX' ta iai Ht Ewaa keea eyes easraot \^3V^/Y7v V*u!\l~^\ ace, at first, ttM lak as the mem Parter V. YJc*mlJ?P\ lii/V, I VaeaaaauV. Bat twOH the a«* la
      245 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    15 20 "hrlstmu Stir. Children at a Hull orphanage helpinc to stir the Christmas puddings. (Planet News >
    15 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    38 20 Despite the fact that only a few weeks ago he Inherited most of his late father's fortune of £1,897 818, the new Lord Deyonport is keeping on with his work for firm of uooulmr fiction publishers. 'Plane* Yew;
    38 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    51 20 The Madonna lilies for the boiquet which Princess Marina carried at her wedding to I'.ic Mhi of Kent were grown at Hampton, Middlesex. After careful consideration Madonna lilies were chosen by the Worshipful Com i any of Gardeners to whom the privilege of presenting the bouquet had been accorded. (Planet
    51 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    35 20 •resident Lebmn opened the Fourteenth International Aero Exhibition at the Grand Palate In Paris. This photo shows Sir George Clerk explaining details of a British aeroplane to Jesse Isidor Straus at the Show. (Planet N.<
    35 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    75 20 Thomas Rolfe, who is eighty-two years old and was, in his prime IS -oi tbe iiik weavers, watched il»c preparations f'U Princess Marina's wedding. He wove the silk for the Queen's weddir.s dress and for some of her bridesmaids in 1893. He also wove shimmering* gossamer pictures in silk for
    75 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    25 20 To popularise the sport of ski-ing at German resorts, the ski clubs of Berlin organised a demonstration through the streets of the city. (PUnet News.)
    25 words
  • Page 20 Advertisements