The Straits Times, 4 April 1936

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    38 1 The Straits TimeS [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURT.] 77/£ LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PA(JKS SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1936. PRICK 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PACJES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      344 1 SINGAPORE 140, CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). JL [^HERE'S A PEDIGREE to "BLACK WHITE*' that dates back to the earl- iest days of whisky distill- ing. This choice blend of fine old Scotch Whisky fulfils your utmost expectations. "BLACK WHITE" is bottled in our own bonded 11 warehouses in Scotland and
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      18 1 Daisy I v, obch/uui itoAD I for BO LU LETS BASKETS WREAIHS II Phone lie: (Amber Mansions I
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      302 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertised In these columns send copies of testimonials. Do not trnd originals WANTED SMART GIRL as Cathler preferable with know:edge of type-writing. Apply between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Maison Martin GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Applications are Invited for the post of
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      917 2 SITUATION WANTED ENGLISHMAN, resident In Hongkong with fifteen years commercial and sales experience with large concern. Hongkong and South China, desires position Immediately. Singapore or Federated Malay States, in any capacity. Good references, moderate salary accepted. Write G.P.O. Box No. 881, H'kong. WANTED WANTED fully furnished flat for 3 months
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      842 2 BOARD RESIDENCE OXLEY HOUSE. 1, Lloyd Road. Cool airy room with or without kitchenette. Moderate. ROGERVILLE. 308 Orchard Road. Few vacancies, good table and service. Phone 4461 WHITEHALL, 32. Calrnhill Rd. room, private verandah, entrance, bath, Europ. P 4747. THF MANSION. Dxley Rise, Singapore, three minutes from town high elevation
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      636 2 AUCTION NOTICE AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold Singapore Properties and four Tongkangs. At the saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng ft Co., Ltd., No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday. Apr. 8, 1936, at 2.30 p.m. Estate Of SHAIK AWATH BIN HAMIO BIN AWATH BAM ASM, Deceased. Lot 1.
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      567 2 PUBLIC NOTICE BATU SELANGOR TIN DREDGING CO., LTD. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. NOTICE is hereby given that the Director* ha\e declared a Dividend (No. 10) of 24 cents per shcrc. payable on April 24. 1936. The Transfer Register of the Company wll! be c:os;d from April
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      398 2 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Mils MANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. NO MEAN CITY. A Novel of the Glasgow Slums by Alexander McArthur and H. Kingsl?y Long. Describing from the Inside a kind of life which exists not only In Glasgow but in
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      662 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S N CO UNDEE CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAI*. SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore. 1936. BHUTAN 6.100 Apr 9 RAJPUTANA *****
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      382 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. Regular fortnightly sailings. London via Penang, Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said Marseilles and Gibraltar. S5. HAKOZAKI MARU April 16. fM.S. TERUKUNI MARU April 29. &S. HAKUSAN MARU May 14. SJ3. HARUNA MARU May
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      874 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One C.ass Motorships Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom Prom Prom Pro™ S'oore Malacca Port Penang M.S. Sham BORINGIA 14/4 14/4 15/4 IT. ERRIA 5/5 5/5 6 5 8/5 LALANDIA 26/5 26/5 27/5
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      1186 3 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The llua Kb low Steamship Co. (1932) Ho Steanj Ship Co. Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd. Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co., Ltd. The Straits Steamship Co.. Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co.. Ltd. The
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      FUSHIMI MARU.
      371 4 Passengers Westward. The following passengers embarked on the Fushimi Maru which left Singapore on April 2. FOR COLOMBO. Miss D. Clark, Mr. F. W. Isaics. Mrs. F. M. Isaacs, Mr. S. Nakatani. Miss V. Reid Seely. FOR PORT SAID. Mr. G. Burt, Mr. I. Matsukawa, Mr. I. Molho.
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      Malayan Meteorological Service. Daily Weather Report.
      133 4 Stations /esteraay t>a t night Max. Rainiall Bright Mln. temp, ins Sunshine temp. •r art. T West Coast. Mor Star 90 0.03 11.1 77 3ayan Lepas (Penang) 88 Nil 10.9 77 Sitiawan 91 Nil 11.3 73 Bukit Jeram 92 Nil 11.6 75 Malacca 87
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      CLEARANCES
      43 4 Apr. 2: Victoria (Ital.); Scharnhorst (Ger); Herbjorn, Dukat (Nor.); Clara Jebsen (Dan.) Cremer, Talang Alcar (Dut): Benwyvis. Somali. Karoa. Centaur, Silver Gull, Jerantut, Pontianak (Brit.) Apr. 3: Ampang, Malacca. Esmeralda, Teucer. Marella. Jeypore (Brit.); Siberg. Augustina, Sibajak (Dut.) Peiplng (Chi.); Marit (Nor.)
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      MONEY ORDERS.
      102 4 The current rate of exchange for the issue and payment of Money Orders is' as follows: Canada $100 (S.S.) =57 (C.D.) issue India and Ceylon $100 =Rs 154 issue, payment 156. U-S.A. SlOO-US.A. currency 57 issue, payment 60 N.E.I SIUU Gui'ders 84 issue. Indc-China $100=Francs 865 issue, payment
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      307 4 Today. Djambl (Toglan) 3 p.m Borneo (North). Brunei and Labuan (Marudu) 3.30 p.m Sarawak (generally) (Marudu) 3.30 p.m Miri. Sarikei and Sibn (Marudu) 3.30 p.m. South Africa (Houtmani ..4 p.m. Mauritius (Houtman) ..4 p.m. Bagan and Bengkalis (Toboali) 4 Dm, Java, Soutii-West Sumatra. South' East Borneo. Celebes.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      103 4 Mails from Australia. Netherlands Indies etc. expected today by air <Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters at 4.05 p.m. Mais from Netherlands Indies expected today by air (Netherlands) will be delivered to boxholders at 3.30 p.m. General delivery of letters and
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      FROM MALACCA.
      157 4 Mails will close at Malacca as follows Tuesday, Apr. 7. Medan (via Singapore) by air (Netherlands) 6 p.m. Persia. Amsterdam and London (via Singapore) by air (Netherlands).. 6p m Java Southern Sumatra Singa pore-Batavia) by air (Netherlands) 9.45 ajn. Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika. Northern and Southern Rhodesia and South
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      THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      118 4 KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Lucifer, Lch. Dolphin. Lch. Klttlwake, Tung Song. Motor-Lighter "Cuacam," Loudon, Subok, Tug Pentower. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf NIL VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. Sheers Wharf NO.. Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock War Mehtar. Keppel Harbour. King's Dock Lacklan. No.
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    TIDE TABLE.
    360 4 SINGAPORE Today H. W. 9.20 a.m. 7.9 ft.; 10.05 p.m. 7.8 ft. L. W. 3.32 a.m. 3.2 ft.; 3.55 p.m. 1.7 ft. Tomorrow H. W. 10.05 a.m. 8.3 ft.; 10.28 p.m. 8.2 ft. L. W. 4.07 a.m. 2.4 ft.; 4.26 p.m. 1.7 ft. Monday, April 6. H. W.
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      663 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P. M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS: BOOKING AGENTS, F.M.S. HI VS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELFPHONE: Freight 5533— Passage M3l. CAN ADIAN PAC I F I C STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. (Incorporated In England). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE EUROPE First class from £106-4-6 Second class from 70-6-1 REDUCED AROUND THE
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      592 4 (Tncorpoi &t£d fn Sir sits S^ttlcnipnts) EJIERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. ITD. COMPANY. (Incorporated tn England) (Incorporated tn US A.) Pol L n^^ N |ONDON BOSTON. NEW YOKK A BM TIMOR! FOB HAVRE. LONDON. vtm CA p E O F GOOD HOPE ROTTERDAM A HAMIJUrtO. Dl:e Snlls VU Porte
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    MALAYAN CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTIONS.
    306 5 New Posts For Mr. W. D. Barron And Mr. S. W. Jones. (From Our Own Conespondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 3. Two important promotions and appointments in the Malayan Civil Service are announced in the F.M.S. Government Gazette issued today. Mr. W. D. Barron. Class 18, 1*
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    KLANG LORRY "STRIKE."
    70 5 Most Of Vehicles New Running AfaUL (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kua'a Lumpur, Apr. 3. The majority cf lorry owners wMi refyused to work thtir vehicles a Klang yesterday have now wlthdrawi from the stoppage, which wa begun as a protest against Govern ment's decision to insist upon
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    MOVEMENTS OF MAIL PLANES.
    83 5 The Qantas plane from Australia n expected on schedule today and the eastbound Imperial Airways machine U due tomorrow. MaiU for Hong Kong and China will close i.t 7 p.m. todc;\ They will btaken to Penarg by the westbound Imperial plane tomorrow and there will b
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      517 5 OPENING TONIGHT fSFS -^-^^^y^ WBlfc THE GREAT "BLOSSOM 3r^^^^^WP(^^B TIME" STAR. AND THE ~4 t f WORLDS INCOMPARABLE TENOR I^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^™"'^ RICHARD TAUBER AS JOSEF STEIDLER, ROMANTIC VIENNESE SINGER IN HEART'S DESIRE w.th LEONORA CORBETT. GEORGE GRAVES. KATHLEEN KELLY. DIANA NAPIER. CHRL. HARBORD. Matinees Today and Tomorrow GEORGE ARLISS in "CARDINAL
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      230 5 THE PRESS SAYS IT'S GOOD!! SINGAPORE FREE PRESS: "One or th« finest shows of its kind ever produced in Singapore. MORNING TRIBUNE: "Excellent entertainers these magicians a first -rate show THE STRAITS TIMES: "Amused, intrigued and bewildered the audience MALAYA TRIBUNE: "Audience considerably surprised at excellence of programme. full of
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      215 5 ANOTHER GRAND SOUTH SEA ADVENTURE I ALHAMBR TODAY 3-15 6-15 9-15 "THE LAST OF THE PAGANS' M. G. Ms brilliant companion picture to "White Shadows over the South Seas With MALA LOTUS, and hundreds of Beautiful Native Girls K~®y^iF^sssi^ FROM SHIRLEY TEMPLE'S FILM "CURLY TOP" 86% Animal Crackers in my
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  • LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      280 6 Mild Excitement On Tin Rumours. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, April 4. The tone of the local share irarket continues more cheerful. There is some mild excitement following rumours regarding the terms of tin restriction renewal. There is fresh inquiry for Hong Falls, Sungei Luas, Linguis, Kuchaia
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      PRODUCE.
      204 6 Sin-.ipore, Apr. 4. 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Gambler 0 2b Java Cube 9 oo Hamburg 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 16 75 Blat-K Pepper 8 75 White Pepper 16 25 •Sundried Copra 5 25 Mixed Copra 4.75 Small Flake Tapioca 4 50 fai. it.go Mi vi Fair Flake Tapioca 4.25
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      MINE OUTPUT.
      21 6 The Secretaries advise the production of Jelrbu Tin for March was 273 piculi and of Lukut Tin 260 piculs.
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      MALAYAN TIN.
      20 6 The March Output, of Ma:a>a.. Tin Diedgta" was 2,353 piruls. and of Southern Mala.u-.ri Tin Dredflnß 3.766 plculv
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        MINING.
        569 6 Issue val. Frascr Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Seiltrs Buyers Sellers :s 4/- Ampat Tin 5 4' 2 5 10' 2 5 3 5 7>. O Asain Kumbang 28 6 29/6 28/3 29/6 £1 Austral Malay b8 6 59/6 58/- 59'5/- Ayer Hitam 14/6 15/3xd 14'- 15/1 Ayer Weng 1.67\
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        GENERAL.
        432 6 2 2 Alex Brick Orci. 1.20 1.30 1.20 1 30 2 2 do T,c Prefs 1.45 1.55 1.45 1.60 10 10 Atlas Ice 11.75 12.25 11.75 12.25 £1 £1 B A T 5.17.6 6.2.6 6.0.0 6.5.0 1 80 B. M. Broadcasting 0.05 dis par 0.05 dis par 10 5
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        167 6 SiNUAPUKE NiUNlUlFAL.. 1901 red. 1940 $400.00(1 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 \<2<-/c lyo-i red. 1947 SI. 300.000 Hit Mar 31 Sept 30 112 V 2 r /> 19OS red 1955 $1,000,000 Ini Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 1913 red 1963 S2.000.000 Mai 31 Sept. 30 114
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        355 6 Fraser It Co Lyall Evatt Mlenby 1.65 1.70 1.65 1.75 Mor fiajah 1.00 1.10 1.05 1.20 \nial Malay (S2) 3 30 3.40 2.25 3.45 \yci Hitam 1.35 1.45 1.40 1.50 \yer Molek 0.92 0.98 C.92 0 98 Iyer Panas 1.40 1.50cd 1.45 1.52>/ 2 cd 3assett 0.55 0.59
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    EXCHANGES.
    216 6 The following are the exchange rates this morninK according to the dailv circular issued ov the Hong Kung and Snanenai BanKins Corrx>ratinnSEI.I.INCi London, 4 months sight 2/4 3/32 j London. 3 months sight 2/4 3/32 London, 60 days .sight 2/4 1/16 London. 30 days sight 2/4 1/16 London, demand
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    84 6 Closing Prices, Friday. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) April 26 7/16 26>/o Good F. A. Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) April 26>/L 26 5/16 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 26 14 26% April
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    STOCK EXCHANGE.
    364 6 Perak Hydros Appreciate. London. Apr. 3. The rollawMii? are 'uaays ciosing middle prices on the London stoot Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. day or Pall Conversion 5 d.c. 1944-64 11E\ Fundlnji Loan. 4 d.c. 1960-93 11T War Loan 3'j p.c 107 Straits 6 p.c. 1936-51
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    EXCHANGES.
    83 6 London, Apr. 3. Paris 75 7,64 Athens 521 sellers New York 4.95 7 16 Bucharest 671 sellers Montreal 4.97' i Hie 4li Brussels 29.29U sellers official Geneva 15.21 Bclgrad* 218 Amsterdam 7.29' i Buei.os Aires unquoted Milan 62 *i Montevideo 39 S, Berlin 12. Hi.. sellers official Madrid 36
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    SHARES REPORT.
    106 6 Lyall Si Evatts report d»:cd April, 4 states: .MINING: Some interest locally. Pair amount of buying and market more promising. Kuchai wanted at 73. sellers 73. Dlv Klangs wanted at 1.20. Southern Klnta 5.45 buyers. Sungei Luas 1.48. 150. Kuala Kampar better 11 9 buyer!,. Hitam 50. 53.
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    ANOMALIES OF TIN CONTROL.
    220 6 BOLIVIA'S UN'PROMTED QUOTA SHOULD BE GIVEN TO OTHER COUNTRIES. London, Apr. 3. It is to be hoped the case for permitting other countries to produce Bolivia's unfulfilled quota will be carefully considered by tIM International Tin Committee when it meets on Apr. 22, says the monthly
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    MALAYAN PINES.
    100 6 Seasonal Drop in Exports. During the week ending March 23. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 13.940 cases, of which: 10.049 (72 p.r cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 140 (1 percent.) cases to th<» Continent of Europe, 1,360 1 10 per cent.t cases to Canada and
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    TREASURY BILLS.
    35 6 London. Apr. 3. Tiie amount applied for in tenders for i'4o million treasury bills was r76.280.000. The maximum amount was allotted in bills at thiee months. Average rate per cm. 10:,. 2.78 d.
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    SATUPULO TIN.
    17 6 The output for March was 832 piculs cf ore, yardage 140,000 and hours run MS.
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    ITALY AND PEACE IN ABYSSINIA.
    67 6 The reply of the Italian Government to the invitation of the Committee of Thirteen of the Council of League to seek a settlement of the Italo-Abyssi-nian dispute within the framework of the League, and in the spirit of the Covenant, having now been received by
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    BANKING.
    198 7 HONG KONG SHANGHAI itANKING CORPORATION. i Incorporated In the Colony of Hong Kong.) I'he liability ot members Is limited to the extent and in manner proscribed by Ordinance No 6 of 192* of the Colony Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid- Up 520.000.000 Reserve Funds Sterling 1 6.500.000
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    NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK N. V.
    205 7 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK N. V. Established 1883 at Amsterdam HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: TIIE HAGUE. ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA' BRANCHES. Batavia: Head Office tor Dutch East Indies. BRANCH OFFICES: DUTCH LAST INDIES: Ampenan. Bandoeng. Chrrlbon. Gorontalo. Makassar Medp.r.. Mcnado. Pa".embang. Pekalongon, Probollnggo Scmaran,.. Sourabaya. Tegai. TelokBetong, Tjilatjap and Batavia-Centrum (Weitevreden) BRITISH
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    THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD.
    206 7 (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised f3.000.000 Capital Subscribed fl .800,000 lieserve Fund and Rest £1.247.830 Capital Paid Dp £1.050.000 HOARD Of DIRECTORS The Right Hon. lord Catto of Calrncatto Sir Charley Alexander Innes. X.C.8.1. C.1.8 Sir Thomas Smith. Kt. J M Ryric. Esq. P.
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      PATALING ROYALTIES.
      821 7 DISTRIBUTION OF 45 PER CENT. SUPPORT FOR REGULATION SCHEME. The third ordinary general meeting of Pataling Royalties. Ltd.. was held March 26 .n London. Mr. H. Eric Miller (the chairman of the company) presiding. Before proposing the adoption of the report and accounts the chairman said: I think
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      RUBBER SELLERS RESERVED.
      454 7 Conditions More Lively. Stanton Nelson Co. Ltd. In tlielr report dated Apr. 3 state: More cheerful news of the European political situation has Imparted a little more life to the markets and increasing outside Interest has been shown during the last few days. Apart from some profit
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      TAKUAPA VALLEY.
      58 7 Dredge statistics for March Takuapa No. 1 689 hours 180.000 cubic yards. 546 piculs, Takuapa No. C 66 hours 180,000 cubic yards, 84 piculs. Takuapa No. 3 572 hours 75.000 cubic yards. 252 piculs. Estimated value of output $55,250.00, Mine working costs $41,300.00, Dredge Takuapa No. 2 worked
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      STRAITS RUBBER.
      47 7 March Production.. Boustead Co. Ltd. as agents, advise rstlmated rubber crops for March. Penang Rubber 337.000 lb. Sabrang Rubber 64,500 Straits Rubber 176.000 Rubana Rubber 77.000 Eatran Serai Rutber 35.500 Tah Ayer Rubber 76.800 Batak Rabit Rubber 23,000 Merchtetun Rubber 32.000 Mount joy Rubber 45.000..
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      MARCH OUTPUT.
      28 7 Messrs. A. A. Anthony and Co. advise the I followlnc outpjts for the month of March. Alor Pongsu 54,396 lb. Bedoni; (Malaya) 40,108 Temerloh R 17.134
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      KAMRA TIN
      15 7 March Output 168 piculs. Yardage treat rd 10,000 cubic yards, Ilours worked 32.
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      PATTANI TIN.
      16 7 March Output 990 piculs, Yardage treated 225,000 cubic yards, Hours worked 623 Hydrauliclng Nil.
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      TONGKAH COMPOUND.
      27 7 Details of operations for March. Setul Ac Mantin Dredges. Hours 1.164. Yards 231.000, Pii.uls 736. No. 2 Dredge Hour.; 544, Yards 78.000, Output Pllcula 429.
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      RAHMAN HYDRAULIC.
      81 7 The output for the month of Maxell, wms 940 piculs. Rainnle to second the motion, ana after he has done so. I shall be pleased to deal with any questions. Mr. A. C. Rainnie seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously A final dividend of 25 per cent
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      RAMBUTAN RUBBER ESTATES.
      668 7 Strong Financial Position. The fifth annual general meeting cf Rambutan Rubber Estates (1930). Ltd.. was held on March 25 in London. Mr. R. B. Fldler (chairman of the company) presided, and in the course of his speech said: The balance-sheet before us today shows that at 31st
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      JEWISH CAPITAL IN GERMANY.
      1368 7 Not To Get Opportunity To Emigrate. Berlin, Apr. 3. Reports of possible devaluation of German currency ar: d'scounted by the Deutsche Volkwirt. which also rejects the suggestion that Dr. Schacht's resignation is Impending, from which It is Inferred that the recent renewed crisis between Dr. Schach*
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    BANKING.
    120 7 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. 'Incorporated in England o» Rovtl Charter ***** Paid Dp Capital in Suo.ooo shares of 13 each 0.U00.0C0 Reserve Pund i:i nun.ooo Reserve- Liability of Proprietors ru'uu.ooo HEAD HH- lit: 38. Blshopsgale. London. E.C. t. Alor Stai Hong Kong Ssigon Amntaar nolle Srraaranf
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    THE EASTERN BANK LIMITED
    199 7 THE EASTERN BANK LIMITED (Incorporated id England i HEAD Office: lA| CROSBY SQUARS LONDON B.C. I. Subscribed Capital < 200.000 shares ot £10 each) 12.u03.00u Paid-up Capital nnnooco Reserve Liability of Shareholders fI.LIK./JOO Reserve Pund 500 OOU BOARD OF DIRECTORS J S HasKvii. Esq.. Chairman Sir J..mes Leigh- Wood Kb
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      87 7 the BEST JEWELLERY SET WITH PRECIOUS STONES BY THE BEST WORKMEN OF LONDON ft PARIS IS TO BE FOUND AT RENE ULLMAHN 1 :.M\Z I S r i HAEMORRHOIDS jm Rfe. cure. S AJI sort* of Uaemorrj^L W holds can be cured 3fHF without operation by t' Unanl Medicine within
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      EMPIRE STATION.
      1145 8 TODAY. TRANSMISSION 1. The following fy*o«Dclca will be Mad: CSN 11. 82 Me (25.38 m-)> CSB 9.51 Me/1 (31.55 mi pjn. 3.20 The News. 3.35 Close down. TRANSMISSION 2. The following frequencies will be nsed: GBJ 21.53 Moi (13.93 m.), GSG 17.79 Me H6 US ml. v' USD
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      BERLIN.
      525 8 German Short -war Station. Berlin D.J.A. (31 38 m.l. D.J.B. (19.74 m.l. and D.J.N. (SI 45 m.) TODAY. 10.05 p..n. Familiar Strains of Old Masters. Warnci Rlchter-Reichhelm, conductor of tne German Shortwave Station Orchestra, will conduct. The soloist will be Erich Rohn, who is to play the Concerto In
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      PARIS.
      146 8 STATION RADIO— COLONIALE. TODAY. 25.23 m.— ***** kc. p.m. 4.20 Recorded music. 4.35 News in French. 5.05 News in English. 5.20 Close down. 19.68 ra 15.244 kc. 6.15 Programme announcement. 6.20 Concert relay fro. l Radio-Paris. 7.20 News in Enc'ish. 7 35 Concert relay (contd.) 8.05 News In French.
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      2-RO. ROME.
      113 8 TODAY. 9.23 p.m. Opening announcement. News bulletin In English. Summary of news for the week In Hindustani. C.E.T.R.A. Orchestra: Light music by Rectelll, Peralta. etc. Soprano Una Flfulco Venetian folksongs b" Oenl, Sadero ur.d "avara. Basso Ange!o Anactasia Songs by Rotoli and Dl Capua. TOMORROW. 9.20 p.m. Opening
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      SINGAPORE
      33 8 Station Z.H.1., Sin^porr.— Wavelength 49.9 metres. Owned and operated by Radio Service Co.. of Malaya 1934. Ltd.. Broadcast House. No. 2 Orchard ltd. Singapore. TOMORROW. 11 a.m. to 1.30 pm. Recorded music.
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      PENANG.
      31 8 Station 1.1.J Pem-f— Wavelength «t metres. Penai>c Wireless Society. TODAY. p.m. 7.00 Time signal. 7.03 Day's programme. 7.05 Decorded dance music. 7.45 Indian music. 8.55 News bulletin. 9.00 Close down.
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    NEW LONDON NAVAL TREATY.
    1243 8 Exact Provisions Of Three Power Agreement. THE three documents signed in London at the London Naval Conference last week were the new Naval Treaty, a "protocol of signature," and an additional protocol. The "protocol of signature" provides for a revision of the Treaty In the event
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    FUTURE OF BRITISH FILMS.
    820 8 NEW COMMITTEE 0? INQUIRY. TESTING VALUE OF QUOTA ACT. Mr. W. Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, announced In the House of Commons that he had decided to appoint a Departmental Committee with the following terms of reference "To consider the position of British films,
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    SOUND SUPERSTRUCTURE OF PEACE.
    725 9 London Press Comment On The German Plan. London, Apr. 2. The German Government's reply to the proposals advanced by the other Locarno Powers with a view to repairing the breach in the Locarno Treaty as a preliminary to raising a sound superstructure of peace on a
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    SOVIET-MONGOLIAN PACT ADMITTED,
    415 9 SO VIET-MONGOLIAN PACT ADMITTED, Shanghai, Apr. 3. A report from Tokio states that, in reply to queries by the Japanese Ambassador in Moscow, the Soviet Foieign Office is reported to have admitted the conclusion of a Soviet-Outer Mongolia pact under which both signatory countries are under obligation to co-operate with
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    ZEPPELIN OVER THE EQUATOR.
    118 9 London, Apr. 3. Reuter's special correspondent aboard the Hlndenburg today wirelesses that the Zeppelin crossed the equator at midnight. "Ac j.us" appeared at dinner time and presented baptism certificates to novices permitting them to cross the line, but there was no shaving and ducking ceremony A
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    NORTH-SOUTH PEACE IN CHINA?
    115 9 Dr. Wang Chung Hui Sees Gen. Chiang. Shanghai, Apr. 3. Dr. Wang Chung-hui, Mr. Chlng Tien Koo and Mr. Liv Lv Jen, representing the Government of the Southwest, conferred with General Chiang Kai Shek in Nanking this morning when the Japan policy of South China was
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    MANCHESTER'S LINK WITH CHINA.
    151 9 AMBASSADOR OPENS ART EXHIBITION. London, Apt. 3. Mr Quo Tai Ch!. the Chinese Ambassador to London, today opened an important exhibition of Chinese art at the Manchester Art Gallery. He paid tribute to Manchester's traditional sympathy with China displayed in many varied, practical directions and hoped
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    JAPANESE TRADE PLAN IN FUKIEN.
    108 9 Million Dollar Firm Established. Amoy, Apr. 3. A million-dollar firm has been established in th-3 city of Chuan-j chlu, in West Fukien, by Japanese merchants who are alleged to have,' made elaborate anangements for the! transportation of illicit Japanese merchandise into the province. Besides a
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    ROAD ACCIDENTS IN BRITAIN.
    92 9 N«w Safety Measures By The Ministry Of Transport London, Api. 2. As from yesterday the Ministry of Transport are receiving detailed police reports on the circumstances and causes of every road accident involving personal Injury, whether fatal or otherwise. The enumeration and analysis of the Information
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    INDIAN CADETS.
    104 9 Marriage Entrance To Military Academy. New Delhi, Mar 14. In an official communique- dated Nov. 8. 1935, the decision was notified that from 1938 no married soldier would be eligible for admission to the Indian Military Academy as an Indian Army cadet. In order to avoid hardship In
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, APR. 4, 1936.
    868 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, APR. 4, 1936. NEW ANGLES. To what extent is the principle I of artificial control of production involved in the current controversy I regarding the rights of dispossessed j nations to a return of their 1 former colonies On the face of lit there is
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    Social and Personal
    147 10 Mr. W. H. Gillilland, manager of! Merbau estate, Jeram, has gone on leave, and Mr. A. Koford. assistant,! Brooklands estate, Banting, is acting for him. Mr. L. Cresson. Dr. A. Peters and' Messrs. EC. Yates, and J.F. Hutchen; have returned to Singapore from! leave Mrs. Brown, resident
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  • AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
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      64 10 Siamese Minister And Staff Introduced. London, Mar. 19. His Majesty the King held a Levee yesterday at Buckingham Palace. The Siamese Minister and his staff, were severally Introduced by the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, and named to His Majesty by the Lord Steward, as follows: The Siamese Minister, Phra
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      Officers On Leave.
      39 10 The following Government officers have been granted leave Captain C. T M. Husband and Messrs. W. Laurie, D A. Somervllle, L. Rayman, J. C. K. Marshal. W. M. McCrae. T. A. Strong and B. P. Walker-Taylor.
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      Vice-Consul For U.S.
      25 10 Mr. Overton G Ellis. Junior, has been provisionally recognised as United States' vice-Consul at Singapore,! pending the issue of His Majesty's; Exequatur.
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    A MANAGED CURRENCY.
    2993 10  -  WHAT IT MEANS AND WHAT IT CAN ACHIEVE. By C. Champkin. fin an address to the Hong Kong Rctary Club.) Managed currencies are prominent in our minds at the moment and I have undertaken to talk on this subject because, first, it is opportune, secondly, because it
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    Banker And Broker.
    46 10 MR- C. Champkin was an accountant in the Mercantile Bank, Singapore, in 1911. He later joined the P. and O. Bank and was with that bank in Shanghai for some years. Later he took up broking in Hong Kong, where he still lives.
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    Singapore Awakes: The First At The Standpipe.
    247 10  -  W. Alexander. By NOWHERE in the world does the first flush of dawn signalise a more rapid and general awakening than in Singapore. At one moment the town is wrapped In slumber. Next, the first glimmerings of daylight appear, followed Immediately by ocular
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    "A Gardens Calendar."
    34 10 As the attention of gardening enthusiasts in Singapore this week-end Is concentrated on the annual flower show at the New World, our Saturday feature entitled "A Gardens Calendar" Is omitted today.
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    NOTES Of The DAY.
    806 10 NOTES Of The DAY. BETTER POMELOS LUCKY PLANTERS. IyiALAYAN planters may well feel envious when they compare ilu-ir treatment by Government with that given to their confreres In French and Dutch possessions. Throughout the last slump the plantations in French Indo-Chlna were subsidised by the French Government, by means of
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  • LOCARNO POWERS' STAFF TALKS NEXT WEEK.
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      MILITARY CHIEFS TO MEET IN LONDON.
      191 11 Mr. Eden Says German Plan Is "Most Important." CONFIDENCE STILL TO BE CREATED. rPHE Foreign Secretary in the House of Com- mons yesterday said that at a meeting with Herr von Ribbentrop on Thursday he told the German envoy that the British Government regarded
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      M. P. s Question Foreign Minister.
      801 11 London, April 3. The Foieign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, made a statement in the House of Commons today on the German memorandum and the letters handed last night to the French and Belgian ambassadors. He referred to the conversation he had yesterday with Herr
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      POLITICS AND TRADE.
      152 11 LORD ZETLAND ON GERMANY'S REARMAMENT. Lord Zetland, Secretary for Indta, in a speech at Manchester, said the maintenance of peace and the restoration of confidence and security among nations were prerequisites of th° re -establishment of international trade upon which all must now concentrate. The dominating factor
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      "WILL NOT HELP."
      380 11 "WILL NOT HELP. German Comment On British Notes. ENCOURA GING FRENCH STUBBORNNESS. Berlin, Apr. 3. THE British letters to the French and Belgian Governments are tantamount to an encouragement to French stubbornness and put a premium on the rejection of the German proposals, declares the Wilhelmstrasse organ, Diplomatische Korrespondenz. It
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      LINK WITH FUKIEN REVOLT?
      81 11 New Development In Hong Kong Case. Hong Kong, Apr. 4. A fresh development is reported In the Hong Kong case, in which four men are alleged to be involved in the attempt on Mr. Wang Chlng-wei, the then Premier. The Colony police arc said to have
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      DON'T VOTE—AND YOU VOTE FOR HITLER !
      69 11 DON'T VOTE— AND YOU VOTE FOR HITLER During the German election it was revealed, all blank voting papers were counted as votes for Hitler, although during the pre-election campaign it was emphasised that the only method of voting for Hitler was to make a cross. German circles point out that
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      BELGIAN DEFENCE BILL.
      77 11 Brussels, Apr. 3. The arltlcles of the proposed new Belgian Defence BUI. empowering the Government to raise the money to keep enough men under the colours and assure Instant mobilisation for manning Belgium's frontiers was passed by the Chamber. Reuter. The Central Government announces plan to increase
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    BOAT RACE TODAY.
    23 11 The Cambridge University boat race crew at Chiswick where they wound ip their training for the meeting with Oxford today.
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    HAUPTMANN EXECUTED.
    179 11 DEATH SENTENCE CARRIED OUT. LINDBERGH DRAMA FINAL ACT. Trenton, Apr. 4. Bruno Hauptmann was executed last night for the murder of the i Lindbergh baby. I Hauptmann met his death in the electric chair at 8.47 p.m. (New Jersey time). He did not confess and did not utter
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    ANTI-RED SUCCESSES IN SHANSI.
    131 11 Campaign May End In i One Month. Pelplng, Apr. 4. The Red army in Shansi has suffered crippling defeats since the launch of the third general offensive by Government troops a few days ago, states a Taiyuan communique. The Red invaders originally were j estimated to
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    STOP PRESS
    31 11 Pfiping, Apr. 4. Chinese reports say that Shansi troops today entered Pingyanfu after a stiff flfht in which the Reds were routed and hundreds of the rebels killed —Renter.
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    AMY MOLLISON IN SAHARA.
    122 11 ONE DAY DASH FROM LONDON. London, Apr. 3. Mrs. Amy Mollison took off from Gravesend airport at 5.30 a.m. today In j an attempt to lower the England-Cape flight record of three days 17 hours 37 minutes set up by Fl.-Lieut. Rose in February. She arrived
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    PACIFIC BASES.
    282 11 U.S. And Naval Fortifications. NO NEW TREATY LIKELY. Washington. Apr A DMIRAI, Slandley. acting SeCTC* tary for the Navy on account of the prolonged illness of Mr. Swanson, had a lengthy conference with Mr. Phillips, the i'nder-Seeio-tary of State, and subsequently, in the presence of Mr. Norman Davis,
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  • ALL SINGAPORE LETTERS BY AIR MAIL FOR TEN CENTS.
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      Prospect Visualised By Flying Boat Plans.
      255 12 NEW FLEET OF LINERS NEARLY READY. 4J Days To Malaya: Seven Days To Australia. The 28 giant flying-boats which are being built for Imperial Airtmys to carry out the "all letters by air" policy in Empire communications, and which wffl bring Singapore its London
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      WHAT IS ON TODAY.
      557 12 •yHE Straits Times is publishing I his daily feature lo cive reader- a comprehensive summary »t enlertainments. meeting, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings Organiser* of meeting* etc are invited to submit diary dates. ROXY, KATONG: Heart's Desire >Tauber). 6.15. 9.15. THEATRE ROYAL: Satharam
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      ACTION OF COMMISSIONERS VIEWED WITH CONCERN.
      329 12 S. S. (Singapore) Association Committee Meeting. THE minutes of a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Piirripore) Association held on Mar. 30 contain the following reference to the Victoria Theatre:— Resulting from a statement by a member that he was not of the opinion
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      14 NEW CLASSES WILL BE REQUIRED.
      434 12 OVERCROWDING AT ST. ANDREW'S. Evidence of the inadequate nature of the present school building was given at the St. Andrew's School prize-giving held in the Capitol Theatre of Singapore, yesterday. The auditorium was filled with scholars, their relatives and visitors. The principal, the Rev.
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      F.M.S. VOLUNTEERS.
      50 12 H.E. the High Commissioner has approved the promotion of Lieut, (acting Capt.) J. D. Howell, M.C.. M S.V.R.. to the rank of captain, and his transfer to the MJ3.V.R. Reserve of Officers. The resignation of his commission in the M.S.V.R. by Lieut. C. McLaren Reid has been accepted.
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      TIGHTENING OF SANCTIONS.
      240 12 STRICTER CONTROL PROPOSED. A Bill intituled an ordlnanc? to Implement the enfcrcor.mnt of sanctions imposed unde.- the Covenant of the Learue of Nations is about to be introduced Into the Straits S'.-rtlements Legislative Council Its objects and reasons are: The purpose of this Bill is to assist
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      ARLISS UNSHAVED.
      110 12 lAt The Cinema. "The Guvnor." (With George Arlies and Gene Gerrard.) Gaument British. At the Pavilion. i Although the story is not worked out very consistently, George Arllss gives this picture a strong appeal. 'After having seen Arliss in the regalia and uniforms of Richglieu. the Duke of
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      CYCLE-RICKSKA IN MALAYA.
      118 12 Already On Penang Streets. SINGAPORE MAY ADOPT THEM. The cycle-ricksha, a new type of ricksha, may make ita appearance in Singapore. Such a vehicle is already on tho streets of Penang, and, the Straits Times understands, an application has been received by the Registrar of Vehicles. Singapore,
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      PEDESTRIAN COLLAPSES
      192 12 Under the heading "Pedestrian Collapses." the issue of the Straits Times published Thursday last contained the following paragraph: "While walkinc along Selegie Road on Tuesday night, an Indian named P. D. Rajah, said to be an employee of the Singapore Traction Company, collapsed. He was taken into a
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    SINGAPORE FLOWER SHO W SUCCESS.
    1732 13 Helps To Fester Desire For Beautiful Gardens. AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED BY LADY HELEN SONG. With superb exhibits of orchids and foliage plants Mr. John Laycock gained many prizes and won the Gorernor's Cup at the Singapore Flower Show which was opened by Sir Shenton
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    TENDERS INVITED.
    69 13 Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon on Apr. 7, for the erection of two blocks of two quarters each for four subordinates at the New Wireless Receiving Station off St. Michael's Road, Singapore. Tenders will be received at the Resident Councillor's Office,
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    NOT IN FACTORY AREA.
    706 13 But Kuala Lumpur Enterprise Is Reprieved. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. Hardships arising from too meticulous Insistence on "factory area" restrictions, affecting establishments located elsewhere before those areas were defined, were the subject of an appeal by Mr. D. Sear at the Kuala
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      159 13 PEGGY WAS SO NERVOUS AND IRRITABLE... ■fc^^ startly cmnplainetl of sltmuich -d vCsifisW 100. J was worried but Wff T^^^^^T didn't know what to do. I was UNTIL THE DOCTOR ADVISED PHILLIPS' MILK OF MAGNESIA 'TU.n the doctor told me about "You would scarcely believe what riiillips' Milk of Magnesia.
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    England Were A Much Better Side Than Scotland.
    1270 14 CALCUTTA CUP WON BY ONE POINT. (By Our London Staff) Fleet Street, Mar. 23. ENGLAND 9 pts.; SCOTLAND 8 pts. POR the second time only in its history the Calcutta Cup match has been decided by a margin of a single point.
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    REASONS FOR ROYAL STUD TRANSFER.
    326 14 English Turf. Sandringham Paddocks Need A Long Rest. 'THE Royal Stud at Sandringham Is to be closed, and the brood mares are to be transferred to the paddocks at Hampton Court. His Majesty will be able to see the mares, foals, and yearlings more frequently
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    OXFORD'S U.S. TOUR CANCELLED.
    39 14 Following the abandonment of their trip to America, owing to the California R.U. being unable to guarantee expenses, the Oxford University Rugby team have decided to carry out their usual Easter tour In South Wales.
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    LINCOLN COURSE WAS NOT IN A SATISFACTORY STATE.
    1615 14 HOOF MARKS HAD NOT BEEN FILLED IN. Gordon Richards 9 Miraculous Luck On Hidalgo. (".y Our London Staff) Fleet Street, Mar. 26. TflE Lincolnshire Handicap was won on a cold and miserable afternoon at Lincoln yesterday by Mr. Selby's five-year-old colt Over
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    ABU BAKAR'S FORM CONSISTENT.
    243 14 1 Rifle Shooting. Christensen's Possible" At 1,000 Yards. (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 2. INHERE was a good turn-out of mem- bers at a practice shoot at th? rifle range at Kuala Lumpur last Sunday, firing taking place at the Inn? ranges. Shooting was
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    SINGAPORE SWIMMERS FOR KINTA.
    166 14 The official opening of the Kint i Swimming Club (Chinese) will taKplace on Saturday. April 11. at 10 00 a.m. and H.H. the Sultan of Perak h.-> graciously consented to perform th i ceremony. A programme for two days consisting of Water Polo match- and other
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  • GUNNERS FAIL TO REPRODUCE THEIR LAST WEEK'S FORM.
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      CHINESE WIN IN THE LAST MINUTE.
      552 15 Two Goals Disallowed Keng Hock Misses A Penalty,, CHINESE 2; R.A. 1. A GOAL scored one minute be fore time enabled the Chinese to take both points from the Gunners in a First Division match at Anson Road Stadium yesterday. It was tough luck
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      MARQUEZ AND EAGLE FIGHT A DRAW.
      285 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Apr. 4. At thr Fun and Frolic Stadium last night Ventura Marquez and Joe Eagle foucht a draw over twelve three-minute rounds. at limes. Brighton was not as sound as against the Inniskillings and often left his goal uncovered.
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      SELANGOR RACES.
      49 15 The following are the scratchir.gs. Race 1. Pro Quid. Penny Bse. kace 2. Salmon Par, Ooray. Race 3. True Light. Arrow Girl. Race 4. Heart's Content. Race 5. NiU. Lawless, Isle of Bonny. Race 6. Herbe Folle, Fourth Battery. Race 7. Strathpeffer. Kace 8. Applewood. Codellus. Bigamy.
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      LA. SOCCER LEAGUE.
      49 15 The entries for the Indian Association Football League will close on Monday. Apr. 13. Copies of rules and by-laws of the League can be had on application to tho Hon. Secretary, Indian Assoclatlo'i Football League Committee. The Leaguj games will commence on or about Apr. 28.
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      POOLS BILL HEAVILY DEFEATED.
      302 15 INTERFERING WITH PRIVATE LIBERTY. Farmer Says "Keeps My Old Woman Quiet." London, Apr. 3. 'j'HK debate on a private members bill designed to prohibit foot 1 ball pool betting was heavily de- feated in the House of Commons today by 287 votes to 24. 1 Mr.
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      ISLAND CLUB MIXED.
      69 15 The Island Club monthly mixed foursomes played on Thursday resulted as follows: Mrs. S. K. Wong and Dr. H. L. H. Llm 48— 10 -38 Mrs. W. McMullan and K. C. Eu 45— 63,4 38' Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Raltt 50— UV 2 =3iV 2 Sqr.
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      KEPPEL GOLF CLUB.
      78 15 The following competitions have been arranged at the Keppel GM Club for the Easter holidays: GUTLLEMARD CUP Foursomes Competition. To be played for on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 10 to 13 inclusive. MIXED FOURSOMES. Sunday afternoon, April 12. Partners will be drawn by ballot. Competitors
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      PERAK CRICKET TRIAL.
      87 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 3. Several prominent old-stagers have not been included in the Perak State trial over the week-end. These include Jonklaas, Speldewinde. Ehrke, Dr. Moreira and R. Whataker. All these have represented the State and F.M.S. In former years. Ihe sides will he
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      N. S. WISE WINS THE BRISBANE CUP.
      136 15 Lawn Tennis. Del Tufo And Duckworth Take Handicap Doubles. Jtf. S. Wise, the S.C.C. lawn tennis champion, was the first winner of the Brisbane Cup at the V.M.C.A. I yesterday for he defeated Foo Woo Wan 7—5,7 5, 6—3,6 3, in the open
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      TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
      207 15 Several of the R.A.F. players make their final appearance in Singapore today when the Airmen meet the Malays at Anson Road Stadium in a First Division match. The teams will be as follows: K.A.F.: Atkins; Beer and Ea&ter; > Stott, Hilditch and Foster; Steer, White. Castell. Steele and
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      BATA SHOE F.C.
      59 15 The following have been selected to represent the Bata Shoe F.C. at soccer against the S.R.C. on the S.R.C. Padang on Monday, at 5.15 p.m. Vytopil Karel: Kwee Tier Teok and T. K. Veloo: M. Kasim, Zezula Anionin. and Chia Ah Choc; Blazek Slavomir. Tan Keng Hock.
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      R.A.F. DRAW WITH JOHORE C.C.
      131 15 The RAF. Cricket Club drew with Johore C.C. at Seletar yesterday. R.A.F. F.O Longmore b Krishnan 2, C. Daniel b Manlam 15, Massey b Krishnan 13. Carey lbw Maniam 2, P,O Chator b Manlam 11, Shukercand b Lowson 2, FL Morse b Maniam 3, PP
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      THE CLUB VERANDAH
      365 15 Damaged Hand Handicapped McAvoy To Have Another Chance In May Or June Earl's Court Attractions. Conducted by "LEIGH I VN." »i|cAVOY looked in grand condition, on his return to England after his fight with J. H. Lewis. He is one of the most modest boxers. There he
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      SPORTING FIXTURES.
      171 15 SATI'KDAY. APRIL 4. Rarinc: Srlanßor T.C. Sprin-r Meetinp, 3rd and last day. Soccer: Div 1. Malays *S. R.A.F. at Alison Road Stadium. Critkat: SC.C. vs. S.R.C. at S.C.C. 2 p.m. Ist day: Chinss* vs. Ct-vijn Sports CU:b at Hon-; Lim Green 2 p.m. Ist day; SCC. II vs.
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    FEES FOR NON-MEMBERS REDUCED.
    1281 16 Decision At Annual Meeting Of Kuala Lumpur Flying Club. EFFORTS TO BE MADE TO STIMULATE INTEREST. (From Oar Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 2. Members or the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club at their annual meeting at the club premises this evening decided to reduce the monthly
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    1855 16 Palm Sunday, Threshold Of Holy Week. With Palm Sunday, as this day which commemorates the Triumphal Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem, is called, we stand on the thresho'd of Holy Week with Good Friday as Its climax. The passage chosen for the Gospel, (St. Matt. XXVII. vv
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    LORRY DRIVERS PROTEST.
    213 16 Tightening Up Of Regulations. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur April 2. A small section of lorry drivers at Klang Is reported to have ceased work today, mainly as a mark of dissatisfaction with the recent alteration in the weights for the registration of lorries, due to
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    FESTIVAL AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    371 16 Chettiar Community Celebration. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kua'a Lumpur, Apr. 3. The Panguni Uthiram festival, Which is celebrated every year by the Chettiar community of Kuala Lumpur by the feeding of thousands, irrespective of caste, colour, and creed, in addition to the religious ceremonials, this year
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    THEFT OF 21 CERTIFICATES.
    171 17 Peon Declares He Did Not Sell Them. TCasipan, ape:»a pc:» of the Municipality, was charged before Mr. M. H. Blacker In the Third Court, Singapore, yesterday, with the theft of 21 certificates. In the explanation it was said that wiie:i a number of coolies were di^missec!
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    DIAMONDS FROM ALL ANGLES.
    1169 17 Talk By Mr. I. Storch At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. April, 2. "Diamonds," said Mr. I. Storch. addressing' the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Cub yesterday, "arc the accentuation marks in the social scale. They emphasise the distinction of the distinguished, the insignificance cf
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    To Stabilise Bond Market.
    154 18 Further Details Of Big Recovery Loan. Nanking. In conformity with the regulations governing Its flotation, part of the $340,000,000 Recovery Loan will be utilised for the stabilisation of the stock and bond market, information lrom authoritative sources reveals. The Ministry of Finance, it is learned, already
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    Column Of Smoke From A Grave.
    142 18 A Strange Tale From Szechuan. Chunking. A remarkable story concerning the t certain ancestors of Chu Teh, the notorious Communist leader. has reached this city, and has excited deal of talk among the more superstitious of the country folk. It appears ti at according
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      EDUCATION PROBLEMS OF TODAY.
      1416 18 Year-Book" And Schools In Malaya. The Year Book of Education! 1936. (Evans Brothers, Ltd. 355.). A SINGAPORE teacher to whom I recommended this book im- mediately asked what use it would be to him. I had to admit that there is nowhere any survey of conditions
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      RAFFLES LIBRARY.
      322 18 I The following newly-added books are now ready for Issue at Raffles' Library. Artlfex Sketches and Ideas. Richard Aldington; Flying Girl. Illustrated. Elly Beinhom; Contacts, Curtis Brown: Cannibal Cousins, John Houston Craige; John Gully and His Times. I' lustra ted. Bernard Darwin; Plumer of Messines. General Sir Charles
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      ROOT OF DRUG EVIL.
      392 18 A NEW BOOK ON OPIUM CONTROL. The Anti-Drug Campaign. By S. H. Bailey (P. S. King and Son Ltd.. London, Bs. fid.) LIERE is a book which is very illuminating on the question of the International control of drugs. It ;hows that the problem is by
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      Immigration To Manchukuo.
      106 18 Restrictions Imposed On Chinese. Peiping. The Manchukuo authorities are im- poking restrictions on Chinese desiring j to enter Manchukuo by train, and the Pelping-Mukden Railway has ceased selling through tickets to Mukden, except to foreigners. Chinese desiring to go to Manchukuo are required to carry a minimum
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      DEFENCE MINISTRY FOR US. GOVERNMENT.
      164 18 DEFENCE MINISTRY FOR US. GOVERNMENT. CO-ORDINATION ON BRITISH LINES. SENATE TO CONSIDER KING BILL. Washington. Mar. 18. Early consideration of a bill to coordinate the United States Army. Navy and air forces under a Secretary of National Defence will be sought in the Senate, it was announced tcday by Senator
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      PREFERRED BARE HEADS TO JOB.
      149 18 Hatless Boys Reject £100 A Year. Two boys who struck a blow for tho bare-headed brigade— stonily Indifferent to Sir Walter Gilbey's continued taunts at their hatless generation are In the news today. It is recorded that both, on leaving school, applied for a job
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      HIGH NANKING OFFICIAL TO LEAD OLYMPIC TEAM.
      34 18 Nanking, Apr 3. Mr. Tai Chi-tao, president of the Examination Yuan, has been appointed to lead the Chinese delegation to the Berlin Olympiad. Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    New Ceylon Ministers All Members Of Congress.
    840 19 FIVE FORMER PRESIDENTS OF THE PARTY. Sir Baron Jayatilaka As Vice-Chairman o THE election of the Ceylon Board of Ministers resulted as follows Home Affairs: Sir Baron Jayatilaka. Agriculture and Lands: Mr. D. S. Senanayake. Local Administration Mr. S. W. K. D. Bandanmaike.
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    More Landing Fields In Bengal.
    255 19 Reported Scheme Of Government. Many outlying areas in Bengal may shortly be linked to Calcutta by air. It is understood that the Government of Bengal has already constructed a number of aerodromes or landing grounds in several districts. The construction of more aerodromes in the
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    The Delimitation Proposals.
    202 19 COMMERCE SEATS IN THE HOUSE. Burma Indian Chamber Protests. Rangoon. "TpiE Burma Indian Chamber of Commerce Is gravely perturbed at Sir Laurie Hammond's recommendation to keep commerce seats In the Lower House in Burma open to persons not on the constituency's roll," states a cablegram dispatched by
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    Christian Colleges In India.
    112 19 High Tribute By Lord Linlithgow. London, Feb. 12. I The appeal on behalf of the Christ- ian colleges in India was commended by Lord Linlithgow in a speech at the 254 anniversary dinner of the Edinburgh Merchant Company. He paid a tribute to the work the
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    Ceylon's Youngest State Councillor.
    236 19 IL|H. Dudley Senanayake is the youngest member of the Ceylon State Council, the youngest ever to enter Ceylon's Central legislature. He is only 24 years of ge. a barrister-at-law and the elder i >n of the Minister of Agriculture. Brought up in an environment of p<
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    HARLJAN UPLIFT.
    56 19 Lahore Sikh's Donation Of Rs. 3 Lakhs. Lahore. A sum of three lakhs of rupees is reported to have been set apart by the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara Parbandha* Committee for Achhlt Uddhar (uplift of Harijans). The amount will be placed in the hands of a trust of 13
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    Gloucesters Replace Suffolks At Madras.
    67 19 Madras. Feb. 21. The Ist Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment, stationed at Mhow. Central India, has been transferred to Madras. The regiment consists of MO men, the commanding officer being Lieut-Col. J. R. Guild. The Suffolks have left Madras for Mhow. After nearly 40 years
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    Centenary Of A Calcutta School.
    385 19 Governor Pays Tribute To Work Of Institution. T A Martiniere, Calcutta, which was opened in 1836, celebrated its hundredth birthday by holding the annual prize distribution of the Boys' and Girls' Schools in the College hall. His Excellency Sir John Anderson, Governor of Bengal, presided.
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    Communist Aims In India Revealed.
    570 19 MOVEMENT DESCRIBED BY C.I.D. SUPERINTENDENT AT BOMBAY. Bombay. A GRAPHIC <"escription of the work of the Communists in India, their aims and methods and their organisation was given by Rao Bahadur M. N. Desai, Superintendent, Special Branch, C.I.D. at the hearing of a Communist case.
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    BOMBAY SURPRISED.
    49 19 NEW VICEROY TO BE SWORN IN AT DELHI. The announcement that the new Viceroy, the Marquess of Linlithgow, will be sworn in at Delhi has caused surprise at Bombay, as it has always been the practice to swear in Viceroys at the Convocation Hall of Bombay University.
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