The Straits Times, 8 April 1935

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NHARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINCAPOKE, MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1935. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1935. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      297 1 SINGAPORE! 140. CECIL ST. ("PHONE 6471). PASKOE'S j WE FURNISH YOUR HOME ON ATTRACTIVE J EASY TERMS. 54, ORCHARD RD. i^^a Children use •^s— c?n uuru f yp n riirnnv myjSxK ff\ L.l\ll-nu I !A%k iNmv m^tw^ 1 ATA T sch0 1 at play> usllX S brains and bodies \JWt
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      90 1 ZEISS IKOFLEX The latest improvement in Roll-film Reflex Fitted with F/4.5 Lens. Ask 'or SINGAPORE PHOTO CO., 37-39, Blfh Street, SINGAPORE. Phone: 6389. GET YOUR DUTCH PROVISIONS and JAVA STUFFS from D. T. Lim Company, 353. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SINGAPORE. FOR ALL DEFECTS OF VISION CONSULT M. EZEKIEL SONS. Established
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      261 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25. JAVA ST. "PHONE 3683). FURNITURE VALUE ***** 1'i "11 Iras?** -^XB^r m I SITTING ROOM IN MODERN STYLE THE ART OF COMFORT Q THAT REAL COMFORT EXISTS IN MODERN FURNITURE US A FACT. WITH WELL CHOSEN UPHOLSTERY COVERINGS THERE IS NO MORE PLEASING EFFECT THAN STYLES LIKE
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      20 1 Vj j «pai s y FOR j FLOWERS j PHONE 4097 j Its. Orchard .~*oed. j (Amber Mansion* i I
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES Ay K.\OWLEDGMENT
    32 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNO WLEDGMENT Mr. Vincent and Mr. Norm&n D. Knowles wish 10 o9er their sinevrest thanks to the many :i>ends who sent Messages of sympathy for ttmm in their recent loss.
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      506 2 SmjATIONS VACANT V. hen applying for any position artvrrU*ed to tbrte eoimnos send copies of trrtimonials. Do not send original*. WANTED A QUALIFIED CHEMIST— AppIy Straits Pharmacy. 239. Middle Road. WANTED a lady canvasser for advts. One with previous experience preferred. App'.y 15. Straits Times. YOUNG WOMAN. European, expert at
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      822 2 BOARD- RESIDENCE l 11, ST. THOMAS WALK, single and double i rooms. Tel: 7758. BERVICC FLATS at "LLOYD HOUM" Board optional. Mrs. Andrew* 2, St Thomas Walk single tc double rooms. Every mod. comfort, terras modEAST ANGLIA. t mini to ffwn. high level, mod. san. garages, dally or monthly rates,
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      789 2 BUSINESS PREMISE TO LET GROUND tc First Floor. Robinson Road Separately or together United Engineer*. TO LET, shop 111 North Bridge Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, Offices and Godowns to suit all requirements. Apply S. Manasseh Co. No. 5-2, Malacca Street. OFFICES at 4 and 4-A, Prince Street top
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      908 2 PUBLIC NOTICES KATU TIN DREDGING LTD. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND AND CLOSING OF THE TRANSFER REGISTERS. NOTICE Is hereby given that a Sixth Dividend of 6d. per share has been declared payable to Shareholders on the Share registers as payable at April SO, 1935. AND NOTICE is hereby given that th>
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      628 2 BUSINESS CARDS. Ere HELENE CURTIS BEAUTY PRODUCTS Peach 8100m A Natural Beauty Clay, $1.25. Ready-Mix Wave Set, enough to make a gallon, $1.75. Face Powder, 75 cts. Lip Stick $1.10. Nail Polish. 40 cts. Nail Polish and Remover, 70 cts. Postage extra. Inspection Cordially Invited. G H. KIAT CO., LTD.
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      870 2 FIGARO By European Expert* PERMANENT WAVING $8, $10 $15 only RAFFLES HOTEL (Room 1M) and at 93. Bras Ba*ab Read, Phone 2868. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mr*. HARU and Mlm HANA 60, WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. AUCTION NOTICES Estate of SHAJK AHMAD BIN SYED JOBAN. Deceased and Estate of
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      179 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Portage M.nhrr S.M |1M I tit Quarterly f 8.5* $12.00 f 7-M Half Yearly SI7.M $24.06 $15 N Yearly $34.00 $48 00 S3O.M Note. Ootitatlon rhrtyjea should inrlud" tie usual bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as
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      620 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENOER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND PAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. DueTonnage Spore 1935 BURDV/AN 6,070 Apr. II NALDERA 16 000
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      688 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. GENERAL PASSENGER"AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. (Incorporated in Japan) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middksbroogh. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail 5 KATORI MARU 10,000 Apr. 18 19 j KASHIMA MARU 10,000 May 1 2 t YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 May 14 15 HAKONE MARU 10.500 May
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      632 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom Prom Prom Prom Spore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham KRRIA 23/4 23/4 24/4 25/4 LALANDIA 14 5 14/5 15/5 17/5 JUTLANDIA 4/6 4/6 5/6 7/6 MEONIA 25/6 25/6 26 6 26/6 ALSIA 16/7 16/7 17/7 19/7 BORINGIA 6/8
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      179 3 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 wat»r in each state room. Cabins for two or more passengers with real beds Modern ventilation throughout. Weekly service from I Manila and Hong
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      1264 3 SHIP PINO. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO. Steam Ship Co., Ltd. and China Mutual (1932) LTD. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.) THE CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL Lire Ltd.
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  • SHIPPING AND MAILS.
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      NORTH-EAST COAST.
      189 4 Some Unusual Vessels Ordered. There was a fair amount of activity in ship-building and ship repairing on the North-East Coast last month, says Trade and Engineering, though there is still room for great improvement. Messrs. R. Ropner and Co. have ordered from Messrs. W. W. Gray, West Hartlepool,
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      CLYDE YARDS BUSY.
      90 4 Forty-four New Ships In Building. About 80 mercnant ships were on order in British shipyards at the beginning of March of which over 50 per cent, were being built on the Clyde. Excluding -bout half a dozen vessels practically completed and ready for delivery, also tugs, yachts
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      33 4 Two new vessels of about 3.000 tons. Intended for the Belfast-Glasgow service of the Burns-Laird Line, have been ordered from Messrs. Harland and Wolff, Ltd., Belfast. Construction will probably occupy about 12 months.
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      24 4 The s.s. Cap Virela is due to arrive on Wednesday from Colombo, and wil'. rail the same da 7 lor Salmon, Touranc ar.d Haiphong.
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
      208 4 . Today Netherlands Indies (The) Bagan, Beng-kalis and Selat Pandjang (Slngaradja) 3 p.m. Trengganu (except Kretay) (Hong Ho) 3 p.m Java, South West-Sumatra, S -East Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas Timor Dllly (Both) 4 p.m Muntok (Both) 4 p.m. Pangkal Pinang (Beth) ..4 p.m. Soengei Llat (Both) ..4 p.m. Philippine
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      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      152 4 Monday, April 8. ■hiss alsassMe the Wharves or expected u> anrtvo. KEPPEL IIABBOIU Main Wharf Lch. Lucifer, Lch. Mary Rose. Lch. Alert, Tug Hercules, Tug Pentower, Dredger Kuantan, FMS Hoppers 1 3, Aquarius. Marosa, Singapore, Tog lan. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. vrSSELS IN ORT DOCKS
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      63 4 Mails for Philippine Islands originally advertised for despatch by s.s. Hakone Mara' at 7 p.m. on 6th instant will now be dispatched by s.s. Bertram Rlchmers closing at 4 p.m. today. The P. and O. s.s. Cathay has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at
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      BELFAST PORT.
      114 4 Better Traffic Last Month. The comparative statement of imports and exports for 1933 and 193-1, Issued by the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, indicates a definite improvement in the general trade Of the province. In 1934 38,909 tons of linen were exported, against 36,594 tons in 1933. The tonnage of
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      SHIPS IN PORT.
      101 4 MAJANO. Dut., 362, from Rengat 7, for Indraglri 10. GLENBEG, Brit., 5,789, from Taku Bar 7. for Penang 9. VALAYA. Slam.. 803. from Bangkok 7, for Bangkok 10. KISTNA. Brit., 672, from Bangkok 7, for Bangkok 11. IJPIS. Brit.. 465. from Kuantan 8, for Kuan tan 10.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      28 4 Mails from Netherlands ladies etc.. by air will be delivered to boxholders at 3 30 p.m.. general delivery of letters and parcels at 4.05 p.m. tomorrow
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      716 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In FMS.) LLOYDS AGENTS:BOOOKING AGENTS. F.M.S. RLYS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage MSI. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS LIMITED (Incorporated In England) STEAMSHIPS— RAILWAYS HOTELS— EXPRESS. GO EMPRESS VIA CANADA AND ENJOY LUXURY AT LOW COST. Option of two routes— Direct Trans-Paclflc or via Honolulu.
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      101 4 STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. T, S- S, KEDAH EASTER HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS to PENANG and BELAWAN. FARES:— PENANG $45.00. BELAWAN $60.00. TICKETS AXE AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL BT TSS KEDAH LEAVING SINGAPORE AND MALACCA ON APRIL 18 RETURNING THE SAME OR THE FOLLOWING VOYAGE FOR PASSAGES APPLY:— MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING.
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      172 4 KLAVENESS LINE. (Incorporated In Norway) SINGAPORE. PENANG A BELAWAN DELI to LOS ANGELES, FRANCISCO, PORTLAND Thro' Bs L issued to Gulf At.antic Coast Ports, Mexico, Central A South American Ports W. Indies. Limited but excellent passenger Accommodation Available. Fare to Los Angeles or San Francisco U.S. $200. Due Sails Motor
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      449 4 ELLERMAIN BICKMALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE. LONDON. ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Ports and Son Canal Due Sails. Steamer Spore. S'oore. tCITY OF BIRMINGHAM Apr. 30 May 3 CITY OP BRISTOL May 14 May '8 CITY OP BAODAD May 30 June 3 CITY OP KIMBERI.EY June
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      158 4 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last nlgnt Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. Ins. Sunshine temp. f hrs. *F Alor Star 91 0.33 9.7 74 Sitiawan 90 6.3 71 Kota Bharu No Report. Bukit Jeram 88 2.1 73 Malacca 85 80 74 Singapore (Kallang Aerodrome) 88 8.7 77 Singapore (Bt. Timah)
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    RADIO TALK TO "EXILE" SON.
    364 5 nnHAT magic which U wireless brought happiness to an aged London woman who has given her son to the Empire. Mrs. L. Cooper, of Genesta Road, Plumstead, Is 80, but looks twenty years younger. Her son has spent more than 30 years overseas, and for
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      285 5 HOTELS r! MALAYAN PREMIER HOTEL TONIGHT > COCKTAIL DANCE I 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE VI 9.30 to midnight WEDNESDAY THE POPULAR DANCE TEAM WjH THE ROGERS Acrobatic, Eccentric and If II BHB Step Numbers RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA Directed by DAN HOPKINS Phone 5381 adelphiHpj hotel TONIGHT roof garden
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      105 5 SPECTACULAR NEW IMPROVEMENTS PROVIDE UNEQUALLED RECEPTION Through exclusive engineering advancements, the marvellous new 1935 PHILCOS ai i iva vim iinin ASK FOR FREE R^rFIVFR TRIAL-NO OBLIRECEIVER. CATION WHATSO{Mains or Battery EVER. Ilk MODEL 55 BAI KADIOGRAM. Excel In finer tone, greater volume and world-wide reception Absolutely guaranteed by the ONLY
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      371 5 HAMMOND SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRIC CLOCK DE LUXE FIREFLY ALARM WITH ILLUMINATED DIAL. Available in a choice of three striking colour combinations. The Ivory model with gold finished feet and ornament is a real combination of unusual utility and ornamentation. Perhaps you prefer the green model with tnr ?o!u finished trimmings, or
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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      438 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. The 8.8.C. announces that in future the following wavelengths will be used:— metre. metre. 9.35 pjn-11.5 GSK 25.29 GSB 31.95 11 5-11 20 GSB 31.55 11 20-12 20 088 31.55 GSA 49.59 11 20-12 35 GSA 49.59 irM-l 5 OSA 49.59 OSD 25.53 TODAY. TransmiMion Z p.m. 6.20
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      386 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND. Phohi announces that until Apr. 27 the following wavelengths will be used by Station P.H.1.: 25.57 metres and 19.71 metres (***** kc/sec. ***** kc/ sec. respectively). TODAY. pjn. 8.50 Dutch national anthem and opening announcement. 8.55 Records. 9.15 Talk en sports by Mr. C. J. Groothoff. 9.20 Popular records.
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      166 5 SINGAPORE. Broadcast programme of Station "Z.H.1." Singapore— Wavelength 49.9 metres. (Owned and operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya. 1934, Ltd.. Broadcast House, No. 2, Orchard Road Singapore) TODAY. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra under the direction of Dan Hopkins. 6.45
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      71 5 BERLIN. TODAY. pm. 8.20 DJA. DJN announcement (Germ., Eng). German <olk song. Programme forecast (Germ., Eni;l i 8.35 Young Folks' Programme: "What Jolly times together 9.05 News in Englis., on DJA and in Dutch on DJN. 9.20 "Mixed Pickles". Varl ty P.ogranime. 10.35 News in German on DJA and DJN.
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    AUSTRALIA'S STAMPS FOR ANZAC DAY.
    571 6 AND OTHER NEWS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH. TWO more contributions to philately are planned by Australia in a special Jubilee stamp to be issued on May 10, and another to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Anzac Day on Apr. 25. The design of the latter will
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    39 6 This blunt enunciation of China's attitude towards the recent Japanese overtures, especially at a time when it was generally believed that rapprochement was a virtual certainty, has created a political sensation of the first order. Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    15 6 A snap, taken on a recent day in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.
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    10 6 A picturesque study just received hy air mail from Australia.
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    "TELEVIEWER."
    82 6 8.8.C.'s NEW WORD. The 8.8.C. has sprung a surprise by adopting the word "televiewer" to describe a person who watches television. "Looker" was recommended by the Television Committee, and has been used frequently by the announcer during the low definition broadcasts. "Televiewer," "viewer." and "looker" all had their champions
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    ATHLETE'S SUICIDE.
    27 6 Shanghai, Apr. 6, Shih Klng-seng, well-known Chinese athlete, committed suicide here yesterday. He is said to have been depressed over family matters. Sin Kuo Mln.
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    DUCHESS OF KENT'S HOME IS READY,
    291 6 DUCHESS OF KENT'S HOME IS READY. HER BATHROOM IN BLACK AND SILVER. IWO. 3, Belgrave Square, London, is almost ready for the house-warming parties to be given by the Duke and Duchess of Kent. They arrive back from their honeymoon on April 14, and immediately after Easter, which they will
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    44 CHINESE LINDBERGH" TO LEAVE FOR ITALY.
    47 6 "CHINESE LINDBERGH" TO LEAVE FOR ITALY. Shanghai, Apr. 6. Sun Tung-kang, the German-train-ed airman popularly known as the "Chinese Lindbergh," who successfully completed a flight from Germany to China, in now in Shanghai. He will leave for Italy shortly to continue his aviation studies. Sin Kuo Mln.
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    SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL WELCOMED HOME.
    192 6 Sir Malcolm Campbell, the famous racing motorist, received a civil welcome on arrival at Southampton from Daytona Sands where his car, the Blue Bird, recently set up a new land speed record of 276.816 miles per hour.— British Wireless. Lake in the far north of
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    CANADA'S AIR TRANSPORT.
    156 6 Record Freight Carried In 1934. In 1924 the total air mail and freight carried by Canadian air services amounted to a more 31 tonslast year 2.883 tons were carried This amazing increase is revealed in a recent report by Canadian Airways Limited. Passenger traffic showed a slight
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      370 6 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA The year 1934 has been sne of returning confidence and of gradual recovery in bnrinm generally. Because of Ut strength and dependability, tested and proved during a long period of universal anxiety, life asssni»i« has been one of the Brst forms of business to
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      235 6 If—-— i— WP^^l^P— if BmVSBBX^S*jJHfla»ajLlU S^^SSS io Be Opened O. V- FRIDAY, 3rd MAY .jP By His Excellency f "<\A THE GOVERNOR AT 6.4 5 P.M Hl[ .x sW^frTT^* Mssss>Wr < rV^sl I X~>^BSsl IMal Asml js^^ Relieve Sore Throat and prevent Influenza, Grippe, Cold fpRMAMINT Th. Ctrm-kjllmt thnot Tablet*
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    "ARM-CHAIR" R.A.F. FIGHTING.
    277 7 New Gun-Turret Device. (By Our Services Correspondent.) Two squadrons of the Royal Air Force— Nos. 22 (at Fyfe) and 101 (Blcester) are In course of re-equip-ment with the new Boulton-Paul Overstrand twin-engined bomber which has a mechanically operated rotatable gun-turret in the nose of the fuselage. The
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    THE LOTUS CLUB.
    132 7 Programme For Next Three Months. The new committee of the Lotus Club has drawn up its programme for the next three months. Besides cooking classes and literary meetings, there are several Saturdays devoted to lessons in painting, tie-dye, and batik work given by Mrs. P. Dunsmore. Another
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    MOSLEM ASSOCIATION.
    120 7 The thirty-eight annual general meeting of the Moslem Association was held last Saturday. Mr. A. M. 8. Moorish! presided. The following were elected to office for the ensuing year: President Mr. Alii Ahmad Khan Surattee, vice-presidents: Messrs. Syed Hussain Bin All Alsagoff and M. Ismail; hon. Joint secretaries:
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    100 7 The anniversary of the death by drowning of Mr. D. M. Barry In the Jelal River In 1923 was observed at Kuala Llpls with a simple ceremony. Mr. W. A. C. Halnes, CP.O.. Pahang, placed two wreaths on the grave In the names of the Commissioner of Police, F.MS., and
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    AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
    255 7 Successful Plan Of Jaffnese C.S. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 3. There was a large attendance at the eleventh annual general meeting of the Jaffnese Co-operative Society which was held at the Town Hall this evening. Mr. R. N. Thimby-Thural presided. In his address, the chairman
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    A RETURNED BANISHEE.
    114 7 Came Back To Malaya To Find Work (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 5 Sentence of five years' r.l. was passed by Mr. Justice Cussen. at the Selangor Asslses. on Mang Vat alias Pan Ylt, who was charged with returning to the F.M.S. after having been
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    DEAD IN EMPTY HOUSE.
    72 7 Fate Of Chinese Woman At Penang. An old Chinese woman was found dead In a small house in Jelutong Road, Penang, on Tuesday. The right side of the face had bc»n eaten away by rats and ants. The police took charge ot the corpse. No foul
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    MALAYANS BEWARE!
    102 7 A summons following; what was described as her first drive In England was heard at Bromely, against Miss Kathleen Locke, of Baring; Road, Lee, S.E. It wan alleged that she failed to allow free and uninterrupted passage to a pedestrian at a Bellsha crossing. Mr. Norman R. King
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    EMPIRE SENTIMENT IN CANADA.
    117 7 Influence Steadily Growing, Says Speaker. I believe that our Empire is steadily growing in power and in Influence for good in the world. The AngloSaxon people have proved themselves to be sane rut easily stampeded In adversity and moderate in prosperity" This statePient was made by
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    LEAVING COLONY.
    85 7 No Action Against A Dutchman. No further instructions were received by the Detective Branch from Batavla regarding the detention of a young Dutchman, Louis Alexander van Coeverden, on a provisional warrant. When Van Coeverden appeared before Mr. H. A. Porrer, the Singapore Criminal District Judge, on Saturday, Inspecor
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    SIAMESE TWINS.
    69 7 Prague, Mar. 24 A miner's wife at Petershofen, in Czechoslovakia, gave birth on Wednesday last to Siamese twins, a toy and a girl who are joined in the region of the abdomen. It was the mother's first confinement after three years of married lhe. Both infants are well
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      198 7 I CAPITOL I r FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY! The Famous Musical Comedy that the world has loved for years! THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER MUSIC BY OSCAR STRAUSS Presented by the LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY with ETHEL BEARD as "Nadina" George Vollaire as "Bumila" and Full Company of London Artistes. "The CHOCOLATE
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      75 7 I ALHAMBRAI tfm»v TONIGHT AT 6.15 9.15 JEfflßljß TREMENDOUS SUCCESS H3v Be the first to sing and whistle its gay enchanting melodies HAWAIIAN J^vJ including "BEACH BOY' ..^..,,^1 That mesmerizing rhythm \J$ known a* the South Sea Bolero m^-^^^A' »-5l !a If OPENING WEDNESDAY M^»i^2ra!l Paramount* Girl-filled Muucal **^^^V^kBsm^#l MR
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      184 7 PAVILION e is f^^ The Screen's Most Glorious Musical Romance a^ "LOVE TIME" If J| Fox Picture, with the I^s*^ JR new English Star PAT PATERSON mt nd NILS AS T H E R HERBERT MUNDIN WEDNESDA Y. decidedly a rib-tickler PAIL V MaIT RALPH LYNN.. GORDON HARKER "DIRTY WORK"
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      170 7 Today's Crossword Puzzle NOT-:— .-isure* In pvenuietet denote the number of lettea m the words required. (CLUES.) ACROSS. M Number (6) 3*. Carpeta (4) I. Drew (8) Rtar (4> 9 Vkew <8> 30. DUpUy (4) 10 ColonlcU 31. Subjoins (4) 12. Hanwixl (6i 33. Scarf <4>. IS. Tbrturcd (10) li.
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        387 8 All shares quoted above are fully pal*! Issue Val. Buyers Sellers V- Ampat Tin 4/3 4/9 £1 Asam Kumbang 33/- 34/£1 Austral Maliy 59/-, 61/5/- Ayer Hitam 11/9 12/6 1 Ayer Weng 2.00 2 10 £1 Bangrln Tin 24/- 25/£1 Chenderlang 7/- 8/50 Hitam Tin 0.50 0.55 1 Hong
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        GENERAL.
        298 8 Issue tf al Pd- Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.30 1.35 2 2 do 7'i^r Prefs. 160 170 10 10 Atlas Ice 11.50 12.00 cd £I£IB.A.T. 512.0 5.17.0 18 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.75 600 1 1 On. T. b. 7% Prefs. 23/6 24/6 £l£lCon. T.S.Ord. 20/3
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        150 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL t% 1901 re* 1941 $403.J00 Int. Mar. 31 Sept 30 HO 112 norn 4V's% 1907 red 1947 51.600.000 Int Mar 31 Sept 30 H4' 2 1 1 6 2 norn *M*% 1909 red 1955 $1,000,000 Int Mar 31 Sept. 30 118 120 norn 4% 1913
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        380 8 Fraser and Co., and Lyal 1 and Evatt's Quotations. (Shares are (1 unless otherwise stated TMays Pricto Fia-er Lyall Jj Evatt Co. Ulenby 1.55 1.80 150 160 llor Oajan 1 35 1.45 1.30 1.40 L Hitam 210 2.25 2.05 2.20 1. Molek 1.10 1 15 1 05 1.15
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      225 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular issued by the Hong Kong and Sharghil Banking Corporation: SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 1/16 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 London. 30 days' sight 2/3 31/32 London, demand
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      43 8 Daily Prices Current For R. M. A. No. 1. K. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Noon, Apr. 8. Tone of Market: Very dull. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 5 7/16 d. New York Spot Sheet G. cts. 11 per lb.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    115 8 Rubber Prices Unchanged. (Prom Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Apr. 8. The local rubber market opened quiet and unchanged this morning and became slightly steadier with sellers reserved. Rubber shares were very quiet with little business passing. Tins were also quieter, while industrials continued steady. The following wpre
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    PRODUCE.
    298 8 Singapore. Apr. 8. 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Gambier 5.00 Java Cube 9.09 Hamburg Cube 11.00 White Pepper 28.C0 White Muntok Pepper 30.00 Black Pepper 14.50 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 4.40 Copra, mixed 4.15 Fair Flake Tapioca 3.90 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.75 Small Pearl Tapioca 5.50 Llngga Sago Florr
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    SINGAPORE MARKETS
    439 8 . Official List of Approximate Prices. The following Is market prise list for the week. Meat— Beef steak 33 per catty, beef stew or curry 25. fillet steak 45 per lb mutton. Australian 30, pork, lean 44 per catty, pork, lean and fat (Ist quality i 35. Poultry —Capons
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    33 8 Among the novelties at the British Industries Fair, which opened on February 18th, is a new process of moulding rubber objects In several sizes, which it is claimed will make existing plant out-of-date.
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    TROLAK ESTATE DEAL.
    150 8 Capital Reconstruction Part Of Plan Glasgow. Mar. 12. Troiak Estates, Ltd. (which owns rubber estates in Perak>. has acquired the neighbouring Sungei Bil Estate, subject to the capital of the company being reconstructed. The purchase price is £4 000 in casn and the balance in shares to
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    C. D. COX'S QUOTATIONS
    84 8 . Rubbers.— Ulu Benut 50- 51' 2 Mentakabs 39'/i/- 41/-; Malaka Pinda 1.45 150; United Malacca 1.02' 2 1.67' 2 Indraglri 1.05 1.10; Nyalas i.O2 l 105 Mining.— Pungah Tin Viii 24 Takuapa 20 6 21/-: Ulu Klang 1.10 1.12; Sungei Luas 1.10 1.14. Lukut Tin 0.98
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    37 8 It is announced that, in connection with the slum clearance scheme of the Poplar Borough Council, provision is to be made for the proposed use of rubber flooring in tenements now being crocted In Old Ford Road.
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      26 8 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England A. D. 1720) FIRE. MARINE. LIFE. MOTOR CAR, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya: Chartered Bank Chambms. Singapore. APS 1.
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      MR. WURTZBURG CAN SEE NO CAUSE FOR OPTIMISM.
      1602 9 World Conditions Are Still Abnormal. STRAITS STEAMSHIP MEETING. Satisfactory Financial Position. I see no grounds for the optimism which has been voiced in various quarters. That trade has been better no one can question, but no one can pretend that any part
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      SAGGING TENDENCY. Prices Still Show A Decline.
      117 9 The sagging tendency, which set in at the close of last week, has continued, and at time of writing prices In all markets show a pronounced decline (state Messrs. St?.nton Nelson and Co. in their rubber report). The factors responsible for this are
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      LABUAN BILEH REPORT.
      328 9 Dividend Of 4 Per Cent To Be Paid. The directors of Labuan Bileh. Ltd.. in their report for the year ended Nov. 30 last, to be presented a- the twentyfifth annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, state: The crop harvested for the year was 180.593
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      MUAR RIVER RUBBER
      229 9 . Interest Acquired In New Property. Muar River Rubber Co., limited, report and accounts for the year 1934 records a profit for the year of £8,421 2s. 10d.. which when added to the net amount brought forward £3.209 13s. 7; gives a total of £11.630 16s. 5d.; out
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      HIGHLANDS & LOWLANDS
      235 9 HIGHLANDS LOWLANDS RUBBER. A "Greatly Improved Property. Highlands and Lowlands Para Rubber Co., Limited, report that the year's working, after appropriating £1,y03 14s. 2d. for the depreciation of palm oil buildings and machinery, etc., resulted in a profit of £22,202 18s. 9d., which with the net amount brought forward from
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      611 9 BANKING HONG-KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the Colony of Hong Kong) The liability ot members m nmlted to ttoe extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1939 of the Colony. BEAD OFFICE: RONQ KONG. Authorised Cv>!U! $50,000 000 Issued and fully mid up tJ0.000.000 Reserve Pond:
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      439 9 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter IB5Ji Paid Op Capital In 6U0.M0 shares of 15 each £S OOO.OW Reaprve Pund £3,o?OOCO Reaerve Liability of Pronrletors t3.000.00* lIEAD OFFICE t M, BtohopK<kie Loodos R.C. Axrnu and Bnwvbca, AJor Stir Uouo Saigon Amrltsar Ipoh
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    AMUSEMENTS
    96 10 ADF.I.PHI HOTEL Special Dinner Dance Cabaret. 4LHAMBKA Haiwaaln Nights 6.15—9.15. CAPITOL London Musical Co. Chocolate Soldiers 9.30. GLOBE THEATRE. GREAT WOBLU George White's Scandals. GREAT WORLD Cabaret Past Worker* Amoy Wayangs. BOLLYWOOD V. SERANGOON ROAD Yes, Mr. Brown with Jack Buchanan Sc Elsie Randolph 8.15 pm. MARLBOKOIGH Hatlmtal 6.15—9.15
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    ©me Straits Wooes SINGAPORE, MONDAY. APR. 8, 1935. MALAYA'S DERELICTS.
    748 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, MONDAY. APR. 8, 1935. MALAYA'S DERELICTS. Malaya seems to be in a fair way towards redeeming its reputation in respect of an obligation hitherto very inadequately recognised and met the care of the aged, the destitute and the decrepit. Both official and unofficial communities must share
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    SJ3. APPOINTMENTS.
    97 10 S.S. APPOINTMENTS. Acting Chief Police Officer, Singapore. The appointment of Dr. Samuel John Campbell to be a medical officer, Malayan Medical Service, has been approved. Mr. N. A. M. Griffin has been appointed to act as Chief Police Officer, Singapore. Mr. R. N. Broome. cadet, M.C.S.. having passed the prescribed
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    Seconded To Malay States.
    65 10 Mr. L. B. Gibson, M.C.S has been seconded for service under the Government of Trengganu, with claim to pension. Mr. W. Minty. European Warder. Prisons, S.S., has been seconded for service under the Government of Johore, with claim to pension. Mr. A. R. Kuppuswimy. Veterinary Inspector,
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    Rubber Control In Malacca.
    47 10 Mr. Denis H. Trumble, Assistant Controller, Government Monopolies, and an Assistant Superintendent of Chandu and Liquor Revenue, ha* been appointed to act as Deputy Controller of Rubber for Malacca In pi ice of Major H. O. Keet, ET.S.O. M.C., until April 24 Inclusive.
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    Malayan Opium Committee.
    32 10 Mr. N. Jones, M.C.S., has been appointed to be a member of the Standing Advisory Committee on the use of Opium in Maaya vice Mr. E. T. Williams, M.C.S.
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    THE U. S. LEGION OF DECENCY.
    1600 10  -  Don Carle Gillette.) Results Of A Catholic Crusade. (By Apropos of the recent agitation In England for a "clean-up" of the movies, the millions of clnemagqeis and others who are interested in what is likely to result from a movement of this sort will
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    NOTES Of The DAY
    739 10 P"ROM the March number cf the Malayan Police Magazine: The Inspector, Railway Police. Ipoh, booked a night berth on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Express. The usual reserve notice was stuck on th« door, but instead of the name being given, the officer's designation, I R.P., IPOH, appeared.
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      98 10 Jf-Ji-l/pA. OME-A-YEAR %tP&O CASH SALE FOR THE DURATBON OF THE SALE ONLY "QUALCAST" LAWN MOWERS Ball -Bearing jf*^ Roller-Mower f\jo^^ "Qualcast" Model "H" BaUbearing 16 in. Size rqtegll Sale Price $14-00 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. incorporated in England, SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG and IPOH. PARKINSON'S lM celebrated jm confectionenJH Old
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      52 10 RENE ULLMANN MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Announces a special JubUee shipment for afternoon's, cocktail's, dinner's gowns with the most chic accessories and smartest Hats. On view from 17th Instant. RENE ULLMANN Capitol Building Stamford Road. sonorous... THE NEW BONE CONDUCTION APPLIANCE FOR THE DEAF, CAM NOW BE DEMONSTRATED in SINGAPORE JOHN DUKE
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    TERRORISM ALLEGATION IN DANZIG ELECTION.
    340 11 TWO POLISH OFFICIALS ATTACKED. NAZIS' PARTIAL VICTORY. First Returns Reveal A 60 Per Cent. Hitler Vote. SWASTIKA STREET SIGNS. Hitler's Portrait. The city presented a holiday aspect There were decorations everywhere. Htrr Hitler's portrait was decked with (lowers and it adorned numerous shop windows. The
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    THE NEXT STEP.
    312 11 BRITAIN'S PART IN EUROPE. London. Apr. 7 The diplomatic correspondent of The Observer says today that the Bruish Government must now decide whether the next step in Europe will be an attempt to negotiate a general security system, Britain being a party or whether Europe shall be
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    End Of Folies Bergere: Paris Fearc.
    124 11 End Of Folies Bergere: Paris Fears. The Folies Bergere and several other large Paris theatres will be compelled shortly to close for ever, a prominent manager says If the Government does not promptly lighten the entertainments tax Within the next few days the entertainments Federation will meet to consider a
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    "DEVELOPMENT" OF ENGLAND.
    122 11 A New Board To Plan Garden Cities. London, Apr. 7 A recommendation that a permanent board of not more than five members should be appointed with wide advisory powers devoting their whole time to planning is made by the committee on garden cities and satellite towns. This
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    12 DEAD IN FIREWORKS EXPLOSION.
    42 11 Bombay, Apr. 7 Twelve persons were killed and six seriously injured today In a terrific explosion at a fireworks factory on the outskirts of Bombay. Many of the fireworks were destined for the Silver Jubilee celebrations— Reuter.
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    HOUSE OF LORDS QUASHES DEATH SENTENCE.
    248 11 Younpr Farm Labourer's Final Appeal. ONLY ONE OTHER SIMILAR CASE. Counsel Complains Of Misdirected Jury. A Dorsetshire farm labourer had his sentence of death quashed by the House of Lords after what is only the second murder appeal case ever to be taken to
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    AIR BASE CHANGES ITS NAME.
    31 11 The RAF. base at Singapore has been renamed RAT. Station, Singapore. The "bases" at Calshd. Gosport, Kai Tak (Hong Kong) and Malta are being similarly renamed.
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    FAMOUS DUTCH PILOT KILLED.
    106 11 Amsterdam. Apr. 6. Heer Soer. the famous Dutch pilot who made a record flight irom Amsterdam to Batavia in Dec. 1933, and Heer Dsvlugt, son of the Burgomaster of Amsterdam, were among six killed m a crash this afternoon of a Royal Dutch passenger air liner
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    INQUEST ON MR. SAVAGE BAILEY.
    47 11 The second stage of the Coroners inquiry into the death of Mr. Savage Bailey, who fell into the sea from the ni.s. Boringia on the night of Apr. 1, was opened before Mr. W. G. Porter this morning. The inquiry is proceeding.
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    H.M.S. DORSETSHIRE
    57 11 . H.M.S. Dorsetshire, Captain W. T Makeig -Jones, late flagship on the Africa Station, is to recommlssion at Devonport for service in China. She will replace the Cumberland, which has returned for large repairs at Chatham wheh will be in progress until the summer of 1936. The Dorsetshire will
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    Penang Warning Against Mob Law.
    172 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. April 8. A WARNING against mob law was uttered by the Coroner at an inquest on a Chinese, Tan Mah Hock, who was killed In a motor accident at Jelutong. Returning a verdict of death by misadventure, the coroner said
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    CHINESE AT FIRST COURT.
    68 11 Miss Lao Lv Liang and Mrs. Kno Ching Li were presented at the first Court of the season at Buckingha n Palace by Madame Quo Taichi, wife of the Chinese Ambassalor in London. This nhoto shows: (left to right) Miss Lao La Liang; Madame Quo Tai-chi,
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    SEAPLANES FOR TIMOR SEA.
    234 11 Australian Service. MAJ. DE HAVILLANDS AERIAL TOUR. (From Our Aviation Correspondent.) Major H. de Havilland of the well-known British aircraft manufacturers' of that name, reached Singapore by Qantas on Saturday on his way back to England after an extensive tour of Australia. Major de Havilland, said
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    INDIA TAXES RICE IMPORTS.
    31 11 New Delhi, Apr. 6. The Assembly has Imposed an Import duty of 12 annas a maund on broken rice to meet Siamese competition in South India.— Reuter.
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    SINGAPORE TALKS ABOUT GUILDER.
    339 11 Gold Uncertainty. THE BANK GOVERNORS MEET IN BERNE. There have been persistent rumours in Singapore during the week-end that Holland had left the gold standard. These statements, however, have as yet no foundation, but it is felt in banking and commercial circles that it will not
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    HU HAN-MIN SUFFERS RELAPSE.
    42 11 Hong Kong, Apr. 8. Mr. Hu Man-min, who has been gravely 111 but was reported better, has suffered a relapse. His doctors are attending him day and night, and no visitor is permitted to see the veteran itatceman
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    COLONIALS & BRITISH INCOME TAX.
    288 11 COLONIALS BRITISH INCOME TAX. Lord Elibank Asks Some Questions. 44 UNSATISFACTORY H REPLY. Those Who Keep Houses At Home. THE question of Colonial officials and other Colonial residents being liabie for British income tax was raised by Viscount Elibank in the House of Lords. He asked the Government to consider
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    LOCAL LAWYERS "TO SHOW CAUSE.'
    261 11 LOCAL LAWYERS "TO SHOW CAUSE." An ex-parte motion for an order against three advocates and solicitors "to show cause" was made before the Chief Justice Sir Walter Huggard. and Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell in the Supreme Court today by Mr. Adrian Clark, acting Solicitor-General. The original motion, Mr. Clark
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    NANKING RESOLUTION.
    88 11 Colonisation Scheme To Be Pushed Nanking. Apr. 7 At a conference of the Land Administration Society In Nanking, the following resolutions were adopted: First, assessment of land reive and land tax by a progressive process; Secondly, assessment of land rental to be based on Its assessed value hi
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    MALAYAN ACTIVITIES IN BRITAIN.
    1214 12 Players In Surrey Golf "International." NEW RECRUITS FOR THE MINISTRY. TWO "crack" golfers with great reputations in Malaya helped the Rest to beat England by 37*/> points to 34y 2 pom s in an important match at Mitcham, Surrey, on Sunday, in which no fewer than
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    RECKLESS DRIVERS WARNED.
    117 12 Reronstruction Of Bukit Timah Road. 'The Buklt Timah Woodlands road as now re -constructed is costing some $50,000 a mile and the result would be graded .is a first class highway In any part of the world," declares Mr. S. W. Jones, Chairman of the Singapore Rural
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    26 12 Mr. J. B. Wallace, formerly wellknown in Malacca and in Malayan golfing circles, who Is now Secretary and Manager of the Mitcham Golf Coarse, in Surrey.
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    AGED TAMIL SENTENCED.
    92 12 Toddy Prescription Which Led To Tragedy. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poh, Apr. 6. Toddy, taken not as a beverage but us a medicine, is stated to have been the cause of a domestic tragedy in which a 70-year-old Tamil stabbed and killed his wife. As a
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    JAPAN'S RUBBER CONSUMPTION.
    619 12 STEADY INCREASE REPORTED. Interviewed in Singapore yesterday, Professor Ernst A. Hauser spoke on the future of the rubber industry, the important developments now being made with a view to discovering new uses for rubber and the growing consumption of the commodity by Japan. Prof. Hauser is Chief
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    HIGH COMMISSIONER ON TOUR.
    516 12 In East Pahang. WELCOMED BY SULTAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pekan, Apr. 3 Throughout Pekan and Kuantan active preparations began early in the month to accord a welcome to His Excellency the High Commissioner on his first official visit to those districts. H.E. and party arrived
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    MUSLIMS AND THE JUBILEE.
    496 12 MOSQUE PRAYERS ON MAY 6. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Our attention has been drawn to a reference in your widely read paper of yesterdays date on the subject of Thanksgiving Services in mosques on May 6. In fairness to the Mohammedan Advisory
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    LAWYER INJURED.
    65 12 Fall From Verandah Of House. Mr. E. Thornton-Jones, a partner in the legal firm of Messrs. Allen and Gledhill, fell from a height of about 12 feet from the verandah of his house in Bukit Serdap, off Holland Road, shortly after one p.m. on Saturday. After the patient
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    MISS BURGESS.
    44 12 On account of the art exhibition which Is being opened at the Y.W.CA, Raffles Quay next week, the reception planned to welcome Miss Burgess win be held at the Hostel Club Room on Fort Canning Road, Wednesday, April 10th, at 5.15 p.m.
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    THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER.
    32 12 The Chocolate Soldier, will be played at the Capitol Theatre tonight. This play is the only musical comedy which has beaten the takings of the Merry Widow In England.
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    MESSRS. GUTHRIE'S ANNOUNCEMENT.
    25 12 The announcement of Messrs. Outhrie and Co.. Ltd., which appears dally on the picture page, will be found today on page 18.
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    MR. M. B. SHELLEY SPEAKS OUT.
    144 12 "RICE TAX WAS A MISTAKE." Mr. M. B. Shelley, the retiring Chief Secretary to the F.M.S. Government, left yesterday for home via China and Japan. "The F.M.S. should be careful to husband its finance and its federation. A prosperous future is assured the States
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    REV CHIA TECK GUAN. Commemoration Service Tomorrow.
    84 12 The members of the Chinese Christian Church (Jalan Abdullah Congregation) Muar. Johore. are to hold a commemoration service on April 9 at 2 pm. in memory ot the late Rev. Chia Teck Guan who died on Aug. 12, 1933. A memorial tablet will
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    $250,000 CLUBHOUSE FOR S.S.C.
    1499 13 Motion Carried After Some Opposition. PROJECT WHICH WILL INVOLVE INCREASED SUBSCRIPTION THE annual general meeting of the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday unanimously approved a motion to authme the committee to proceed with preparation of plans for the erection of a new clubhouse at a cost of
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    SO LONG!
    43 13 $7,000. Mr. C. Alma Baker, C.8.E., who is paying; a return visit to Perak, where he spent 45 years, is here sien beside a specimen of the riant New Zealand game fish, the kahawai. which he landed with a rod recently.
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      BLAIR ROAD.
      184 13 Drums And Trumpets Until Five-Thirty A.M. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— l believe there is a bill in Singapore suppressing noises after midnight. I shall be obliged to know whether the police lssuo permits to people to let them perform noisy cere- j monies throughout
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    ETCETERAS SPRING ANOTHER SURPRISE IN S. C. C. TOURNEY.
    1003 14 P.S.L. AND S. BATSMEN FARE BADLY. Heavy Scoring hi ChineseNondescripts 9 Match. /"\WING to heavy rain there was no cricket i% Singapore on Saturday. Yesterday the Etceteras gained their second victory in the S. tournament defeating the Public Services, Law and
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    AN EXCITING FINISH.
    299 14 Eurasians Win With Two Minutes To Spare. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 7. In the Stonor Shield encounter j played here today, the Selangor Eurasij an Association beat the SWangor Sikh Union by two ■vickets a few minutes before the time for drawing stumps. The
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    FINE SWIMMING.
    308 14 V.M.C.A. Carnival A Great Success. The Singapore V.M.C.A. held their tenth annual handicap swimming carnival at the pool at Fort Canning on Saturday afternoon. The Hon. Mr. A. B. Jordan, president of the YJyC.C.A. was present, while Mrs. Graham White distributed the prizes. Mr R. Lyne was starter
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    S.R.C. BILLIARDS.
    70 14 Ties in the SRC. billiards tournament are as follows: NONDAY, 6.30 P.M. "A" Singles Handicap (300 up). W. H. Mosbergen —75 vs. E. A. de Souza 100. "B" Singles Handicap (200 up). J. Stewart 100 vs. A. J. Braga 75. TUESDAY. 6.30 P.M. "B" Singles Handicap (200 up).
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    35 14 McNeill and Mitchell batting for the Etceteras against the P.S.L. and S. yesterday on the aadan*-. Mitchell has Just taken a sharp single off Whittington and the ball has been returned to Henman (wicket- keeper).
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    EASY FOR T.P.C.A.
    196 14 Selangor Indians Beaten By Seven Wickets. In a low scoring match the T.PC.A. took full points in the Stonor Shield competition today, when they beat the Selangor Indians by seven wickets. Scores: Selangor Indian Association Chanan Singh b Dionyiius 12, B K. Chengappa c and b Dlcnysius
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    MONOPOLIES SPORTS.
    263 14 Ang Au Hoe Wins The Championship. Despite heavy rain, the Government Monopolies Sports Club were able to complete their second annual athletic meeting on the Paslr Panjang sports ground on Saturday afternoon. Am ang those present were Mr. W E. Pepys, Mr. H. A. Forrer, Mr. J J.
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    SELANGOR SOCCER.
    101 14 Teams Selected For Second TriaL (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 6. The second Selangor State trial will take place on Friday, and the following will be the teams: COLOURS: a. N. Other; Dinah and Thornton. Ah Chong, Carbonnel! and Donald; Amaldass, Ismail, Henry, Soon Teck and
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    PING PONG OFFICERS.
    73 14 The following have been elected officials of the Singapore Ping Pong Association for the current year. President: Mr. Son Ghee Soon (reelected). Vice-President: Mr. Koh Yee Phitt. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr. Koh Swee Chiang (re-elected). Hon. Asst. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr. Tan Cheow Hin. Hon. Auditor:
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    158 14 Monday, April 8. Football: S.A.F.A. League, Dlv. I, R.A. vs. R.A.F., Anson Road Stadium; Dlv. 11. Oovt. Monopolies vs. Police. S.C.C. padang; Commercial Cup. M.P.H. vs. Oversea Chinese Bank. V.M.C.A. ground; Praser and Neave vs. Post Office, Praser and Neave's ground. Tuesday, April f. Football: S.A.F.A. League. Dtv.
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    29 14 [The co-operation of club secretaries Is requested In keeping this diary of sporting •vents accurate and up to date. It would ly appreciated U they would includt Uw ttmt
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    NON-BENDERS DRAW WITH SELANGOR CLUB.
    510 14 Brilliant Batting By Noon And Coooer. A.J. Bostock-Hill Going On Leave. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 7 The best match of the season so far was played on the Selangor Club padang today when the Selangor Club drew with the Non-Benders. The Club
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    UNION SPORTING ASSN
    76 14 . At the special general meeting of the Union Sporting Association. Mr E Cheng Leong was elected the h.n. secretary, vice Mr. Tay Oen Seng resigned. Mr. Wee Kirn Chin was elected a committee member in place of Mr. E. Cheng Leong. Members are requested to direct all
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    Y.W.C.A. TENNIS
    107 14 The following are next week's fixtures In the Y.W.C.A. lawn tennis tournament. Women's Singles. Wednesday. Z. Ellas vs. D Fones. Thursday, B. Campbell vs. E. d'Silva Friday. S. George vs. G. Nathan. Saturday. D. Foston vs. E Pechc. Women's Doubles. Monday, N. Chla and Z. Ellas vs. D.
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    TRAINER VAN BREUKLEN HAS A GOOD DAY AT PENANG.
    1051 15 NEW IMPORTATIONS SHOW UP WELL. Lordlogy's Fourth Success. Small Dividends. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan?, Apr. 7. "THERE were several outstanding features at yesterday's races, the opening; day of the Fenang Turf Club Easter Meeting, not the least interesting of which
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    26 15 Jumping for the ball near the Malays goal. An incident in Saturday's First Division match between tbe SRC. and Malays which tbe latter won 5—3.5 3.
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    THE 'QUINS LOSE TO BRISTOL.
    145 15 Rugby Football. Richmond Triumph Over Cardiff At Home. The outstanding Rugby Union match en Saturday was Bristols one point victory over the Harlequins. The Wasps were defeated for the second time this season. Richmond scored a real triumph at home defeating* Cardiff 17 6. while
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    34 15 Entries for the open and handicap mixed doubles tournament (for S.C.C members) close on April 10. Any member wishing to enter should sign the list or notify the secretary ('phone 6055 > Immediately.
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    20 15 Tan Hong Sent;, winner of the open fancy divine at the YM.CJL swimming; carnival on Saturday gives an exhibition dive.
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    APRIL MEDAL RESULTS.
    534 15 Golf. S. G. C. Women Defeat Sepoy Lines, The April medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday. The "B" and "C" division ties must be played off on Apr. 13. The Spring Cup was won by S. A.
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    SOCCER INTERNATIONAL.
    323 15 SCOTLAND'S TWO GOALS VICTORY. Strong Tackling Spoils English Attack. Hampden Park, Apr. 0. Scotland beat England here at soccer today by two goals to nil, and thus shares the International honours for the season. The final table is as follows P. W. L D. Por Agst. Pti. England
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    CAMBRIDGE WINS AGAIN.
    309 15 The Boat Race. Light Blues Lead From The Start. London, Apr. 7 Cambridge won the Boat Race yesterday, for the twelfth time in succession by four-and-a-half lengths in 19 mm. 48 sec. The race started at 2.47. Oxford took a slight lead at the stan when both
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      269 15 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. NOTICE. SIMMLB (GOVERNOR'S CUP) PROFESSIONAL RACE MEETING 1935. FATIKUAV 4. WEDNESDAY g. SATURDAY 11, WEDNESDAY 15 SATURDAY MAY 18 SIMMER SKYE RACE MEETING 193.". I Ri:» AY. MAY *4 and SATVRDAY. MAY 25. I NTRIES CLOSE MHNMUI MEETING— '.2 oclock ■MR n on Wednesday, Apr. 24, 1935.
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    TWO LONDON TEAMS NOW WELL PLACED FOR PROMOTION,
    1257 16 ANOTHER DEFEAT FOR BOLTON WANDERERS. Leicester Fighting Hard To Avoid Relegation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 7 A remarkable late rally by Chelsea enabled them to share the points with Arsenal at Highbury. Drake and CompAon gavQ the Arsenal a two-nil
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    BOBBY JONES IN A TOURNAMENT.
    157 16 Sarazen Holes His Spoon Shot And Gets A Two. Augusta Georgia, Apr. 6. Bobby Jones made one of his few appearances in big golf when he took part in the Master's tournament at Augusta, Georgia, today. Craig Wood (69, 72. 68. 73.) and Gene Sarazen
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    MALAYS BEAT S. R. C.
    652 16 Mat Noor In A Scintillating Mood At Anson Road. Malays 5; S.R.C. 3. 'THE Malays registered another victory in the First Division of the S.A.F.A. League on Saturday when they beat the S.R.C. 5—3. The match v. as packed with incidents and the S.R.C. are
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      145 16 J KCm IT IS the wise man wno selects a veiilcle wfifch I possesses the most advanced constructional features, I for by so doing he insures himself against costly depreciation, as his vehicle remains modern a number of years and commands the highest resale price. Other points the prospective purchaser
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    1818 17 The Fascination Of Ipoh A Bishop In Happy Mood S.D.A. Convocation And Synodal System —Problems Of The Moment Traffic Authorities On The Rack. (From A Special Conespondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 6. WHATEVER friendly critics of Ipoh may say to the contrary It is sufficient to have the word
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    166 17 To Replace R.A.F. Air Gunners. The Air Ministry have decided to restore the rank of Observer so well known during the war. The new observers, however, will be recruited from N.CO.s. Their duties will include air gunnery, bombing, navigation, photography and radio operations. They are to replace
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    34 17 The five miles Police Championship Cross Country run took place at Imber Court, Thames Ditton, Surrey. Owing to rain, the going was very heavy and competitors had to splash their way through flooded fields.
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    210 17 ALL-EMPIRE NEWS SERVICE Suggestion At Imperial Press Conference. During the Cape Town session of the Fifth Imperial Press Conference at the University Buildings, Groot Schuur, where the delegates spent the first week of their stay in South Africa, a discussion took place on the Canadian proposal for a co-operative interchange
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    327 17 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Major R. H. Columbine, 2nd Battalion, 20th Burma Rifles, and Mrs. Columbine left Malaya on Thursday Dr. R. L. Symes, or Sungkal. Mrs. R. L. Symes and Miss Symes are homeward bound by the Boringia. Lord Leverhulme, who i* paying a visit to the Far East, left Bangkok
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      98 17 "A FOUR" THAT DRIVES LIKE A "SIX" The 1935 HILLMAN MINX.... is a car that impresses on sight and improves on acquaintance if COMFORT COLOUR SCHEMES PASSENGER SPACE HEAD ROOM VIBRATIONLESS ENGINE LEATHER UPHOLSTERY. are a few of the many fine points of design and engineering built Into it which
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    THE LONDONER DOES NOT CARE,
    4379 18 HISTOR Y IS BEING MADE IN EUROPE BUT OUR CORRESPONDENT SAYS THE LONDONER DOES NOT CARE. Budget Hopes Fade The Bad Sign Of Falling Commodity Prices Rubber News And Tin Views "Buy Armaments From Our Own Correspondent. London, Mar. 25. UISTORY is being made this fateful week— British statesmen in
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    63 18 The hilmsf ord Races at Galley wood Common, Chelmsford, Essex, took place in the shadow of St. Mitchael's Church, Galleywood. In some of the races the course is across the public road and vehicles have to be held up to let the horses race by. Out London correspondent says the
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    58 18 A peacemaker In Berlin and Moscow— Mr. Anthony Eden, the Lord Privy Seal, and colleague of Sir John Simon, the British Foreign Secretary, in their European peace mis»J-ii, arrives at thn Qua! d'Orsay in Paris, to talk "security" with M. Laval, the French Foreign Minister. Subsequently. Mr. Eden visited Ilerr
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    20 18 Spring scene at Kennington, where working class children gather round the fountain to slake the first thirsts of young summer.
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    74 19 Messrs. Henry Waugh and Co. Ltd.. have been appointed sole agents ln Malaya of the English Electric Co. Ltd. Mr. R E. Lancister will remain In Ipoh as hitherto as resident representative of The English Electric Co., Ltd., and all future business will be conducted from Messrs. Henry Waugh Co's
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    43 19 Someone whom Spring doesn't charm Mr. George Bernard Shaw leaves St. Pancru for Natal, after telling the attendant reporters that he was going away to enjoy himself "because the natives there have better manners and are so much more intelligent than yon Londoners!"
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    23 19 spring bursts suddenly on delighted London, and the nursemaids of the rich inarch out on Hyde Park's first pram parade of the season.
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