The Straits Times, 17 April 1936

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1 4 The Straits Times
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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. t PAGES. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1936 PRICE 1(1 CENTS The Straits Times 24 PA<;ES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1936 PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      410 1 BISMA-REX NEW, EFFICIENT AND PROMPT RELIEF FROM STOMACH TROUBLES. A new delicious tasting antacid ..^^sg^i. powder of up-to-date formula is be- r^~ t^^^*^^ 6^! ing marketed under the name Bisma- fe§ftii ?^^^£kl Rex by United Drug Co., Ltd. of Mfl|^K Nottingham. It neutralises acid, soothes the membranes, relieves the J^
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      151 1 2)<*isi/ i J 15, ORCHARD ROAD I I for BOUQUETS BASKETS WREATHS j Phone 4097 (Amber .Mansions) I f THE LATENT p^*%| X LOVELINESS IN EVERY LI I (f WOMAN IS REVEALED BY >\j <-~r^~ "Z* 5^ ?VE 11 1/ <^D^ y However painstaking your home beauty care may be.
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  • Obituary
    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH
    19 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH MITCHELL. L.— In England. Dearly beloved mother of Mrs. A. C. Potts of Singapore. Deeply grieved.
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      281 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position adverlised in these columns send copies of testimonials. Do not lend original*. WANTED: An experienced dispenser for an European Pharmacy Apply to No. 490, Straits Times. DRESSER, wanted for healthy estate in Ecuth Johore. State qualifications, married or bachelor, salary required. Box No.
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      942 2 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, FORD V-8, Just run In. Perfect condition. Inspection Invited. Apply Box 489. Straits Times. USED CARS: Austin, Citroen, Fiat, Hupmcbile. Morris, etc. Eastern Auto Co.. Ltd., 89/79 Orchard RoaJ. Sln^apce. RECENT Streamlined Model Dodge Saloon 20 M.P.G. condition ar new, $1,400 half original cost, available June
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      831 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, Commodious Riverside Godowns Nos. 82 83 Robertson Quay. Apply to Meyer Brothers. GODOWNS at Trafalgar Street, conveniently situated tor Wharf and Railway. Mxierate Rent. Apply Brlnkmann ii Co. EXCELLENT Office Accommodation at 144 Robinson Road. 3.696 square feet Electric Lift Apply United Engineers Limited.
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      754 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that David Sbaoul Tweg commonly known as David Kenneth Tweg of No. 9, LJoy<* Gardens, Singapore, is applying to the Governor for naturalisation and that any person who kn:ws any reason why naturalisation should not be granted should send a written and signed
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      742 2 PUBLIC NOTICES PUTEH TIN DREDGING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) Notice is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of Two and a half per cen' (24%) per share has been declared due and payable to shareholders on the Register on Thursday, April 23, 1936, and such Interim Dividend will
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      220 2 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc. I MASSAGE HALL I MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mr*. MARU and Miss rtANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. PIANOS CAREFULLY TUNED BY JJS EXPERIENCED TUNEB lS KB For $5.00 Oily. J| (Slight Repairs Free) NANG HENG CO.. Piano House. (Phone 6953) 103-105, Scleg'ie Rd. Spore. HERE WE ARE
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      190 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Binge pore Within Outside Without Malaga MaHya PosUfte Monthly 1 X.00 S I 00 UJ QoarUrly S H-50 $12.80 1 7 50 Half V early 117 00 *24.00 $15.00 Vrarl» (34.0* $40 00 $30.00 Note. Onutatlon ch«iuf» «JiouH tnchide Ihr asaal bank dtvoont ADVERTISEMENT RATES. The rnartn and
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      714 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) WAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8 N CO DNDEP CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT lONDON AND FAR EAST MAIX SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage B'pore 1836 BEHAR 6.0:>0 Apr 19
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      601 3 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Marseille*. London. Antwerp, Rotterdam and MJddlescrough. Vessel* Tonnage Due B*ll TKRDKUNI MARU 12.000 Apr. 28 2S HAKUSAN MARU 10.500 May 13 14 HARUNA MARU 10.500 May 27 28 KATORI MARU 10.000 June 10 11
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      876 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One Class Motorsolps. Most Cabtnt tjw adjoining orivaUj bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN From Prom Prom Prom Spore Malacca Port Penanf S'haiD BORINGIA 17/4 ERRIA 5 5 5/5 65 8/5 LALANDIA 86/5 26/5 27/6 29/5 JUTLANDIA 16/6 16/6
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      773 3 SfSSS-fc Si S-«F& 3 aar ftsjsas a. ESSHSdC INSURANCE. 11 11 0 d GlObt Tw" 1 nd MerW M 1D RAILWAYS.' The Federated Malay States IUIlw 1 AIHWA The Rovai State Rail.,,, Sl m a teens* ac£srS£ Ks* THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE WEEKLY SERVICE TO LONCON AND NORTH CONTINENT a^,
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    THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    115 4 Friday, April IT. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive KEPPEL HABBOI'R. Main Wharf Lch. Lucifer. Lch. Dolphin Lch. Klttlwake, Tug Pentower, Dredger Kuantan, Kudit. Volaella, Lady Denniaoo, Pender. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharl NIL VESSELS IN DRY DOCKA. Taajens Pagar. Sheers Wharf NIL Albert
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      360 4 Bengkalls, F. de Kock, Padang. Pakan Baroe, Slak 8. Fandjang (Ampang) 3 p.m. Mcdan (Tidorc) 3 p.m. TandjODg Pandan KEdendale) 4 p.m. Sarlkei and Sibu (Kampar) 4 p m. Slam (Parcels only) (Krla) 7 p.m. Saturday. April 18. Pamangsar. Sambas Slngkawang (Tomohon) 9 a.m. Pengcrang (S. Soon
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      FROM MALACCA.
      116 4 Malls will close at Malacca as follows: Tuesday. Apr. 21. Medan (via Singapore) by air (Netherlands) 6 p.m. Persia, (Amsterdam and fLondon (via Singapore) by air (Netherlands).. 6 pjn. Java I Southern Sumatra (81nga-pore-Batavla) by air (Netherlands) 9.45 a jn. Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, Northern and Southern Rhodesia and
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      FROM KUALA LUMPUR.
      126 4 Mails *i!l close at Kuala Lumpur as lollows: Tomorrow. Kenya. Uganda, Tanganyika. Northern and Southern Rhodesia and South Africa by air (Imperial) 1.15 •Jn. Siam. Burma, India. Iraq, Palestine, Egypt. Sudan, Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Europe, North ft South America by all (Imperial) 7 p.m. Sunday, Apr.
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      NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE—AMSTERDAM
      23 4 NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— AMSTERDAM The air mail dispatched from Singapore on Apr. 11 was delivered In London on Apr. 17 (8 days).
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      110 4 Malls from Europe (London Parcel mails) expected tomorrow by Ex. Sarpedon will be delivered at 0 a.m. Mails from East and South Africa and South America tomorrow by Arabia Maru. Mails from Australia, Netherlands Indies etc. expected tomorrow by air (Qantas) will be delivered to boxholders at 330
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      IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE—LONDON.
      23 4 IMPERIAL AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— LONDON. The air mall dispatched from Singapore on Apr. 8 was delivered in London on Apr. 16 (8 days).
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      488 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated In P. M.S.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS. P. M.S. RMS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. I TELEPHONE: Freight 5433— Passage MilCANADIAN fc#^.Vi4«^f_ -^pTTTTI Jfc MM A 1 (Incorporated in Erglind) niE "EMPRESS" ROUTE otfers TBANS-P ACIFIC SERVICES rla HONOLULU or direct EMPRESS lo VANCOUVER— ACKOSS CANADA by
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      414 4 McALISTER CO., LTD. AND REDUCED RBCorporattd la StraKs StOlewauM EI J.ERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporated te England) "CLUBMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE. LONDON. ROTTERDAM HAMBUKO. Via Ports and 3ne» CanaL Takiac cargo for Montreal Batifas via Colombo. uue Sails XCITY OF BRISTOL Apr. 30 Ma; 2 ♦CITY OF SINGAPORE May
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      134 4 Malayan Meteorological Service. Da.lv Weather Report. Station* lesieraay lasi nlfiht Max Rainfall Brleht Mln. temp. Ins Sun ihine terao an. *I»" Kota Bharu 88 0.08 9.7 74 K. Ti-engganu 88 0.05 9.1 75 JPest Coast. Alor Star 94 Nil 6.7 75 Bayan Lepas iPenang) 80 Nil 6.9 76 Bitiawan 91
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      21 4 Highlands 75 Nil 7.1 57 Frasers Hill 73 Nil 9.1 62 Superintendent. Meteorological Branca Malaya. Meteorological Office. Singapore, Apr. 17, 1936.
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      339 4 TIDE TABLE SINGArORE. Today. H. W. 5.51 a.m. 7.1 ft.; 8.04 p.m. 8.7 ft. L. W. 1.08 p.m. 2.2 ft. Saturday. April 18. B. W. 7.28 a.m. 7.3 ft.; 8.46 p.m. 7.2 ft. L. W. 1.35 a.m. 4.2 ft.; 2.18 p.m. 1.9 ft. Sunday. April 19. H. W. 8.41 a.m.
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    CLEAN BILL AGAIN FOR SINGAPORE.
    438 5 Grave Toll Of Plague And Smallpox In Calcutta. The Health Bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau, Singapore, for the week ended April 11, is as follows: Plague. Colombo was tnt only port In the Eastern Arena to report the pre sence of human
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    UNITED STATES WHEAT SUBSIDY.
    74 5 Allotment To Farmers Who Signed Contracts. Washington, Apr. 11. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration has announced that it will pay 2iy 2 cents per bushel as allotments to wheat farmers who signed the crop control contracts and adjusted their planting prior to Jan. 6 when the Supreme
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    TAKUAPA VALLEY.
    48 5 The following telegram lms been received from the mines: First half of April Dredge Takuapa No I 325 hours 83.000 cubic yards. 260 plculs. Dredge Takuapa No. 2 311 hours 75,000 cubic yards 151 plculs. Dredge Takuapa No. 3 301 hours 60,000 cubic yards 117 plculs.
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    THE FRENCH FRANC. Inflation Slowing Down.
    158 5 THE FRENCH FRANC. Inflation Slowing Down. London, Apr. 16. An abatement in Jhe recent flight from tue franc is shown in today"s Bank o! France return for the week ended Apr. 10 which shows that, although the gold reserve decreased by £12 600,000, the liabilities also fell by £11.400.000 and,
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      281 5 FOX FILM'S MOST LAVISH MUSICAL PRODUCTION— GWrti, b^ fTNfe GORGEOUS GIRLS— WnSt^^P^^F9^^MEm SCINTILLATING STARS— GLORIOUS HSjB —TaVAt^J MUSIC AND LOADS OF FUN! K9 mm jM^ w% v^ Mv~w9 WHITE'S 1935 SCANDALS 1 365 TIMES BETTER THAN A YEAR AGO WITH ALICE FAYE, JAMES DUNN, NED SPARKS, ELEANOR POWELL CLIFF EDWARD,
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      258 5 THE LADY IN RED* FLAMES INTO STARDOM? iThe beauty who made^Lady In Red" and) .""Broadway Lullaby" the* hit* of the hour blaze* to) triumph in a riotous romance of red-hot rhythm— i cold-blooded murder ar,-l bitter-tweet lovef, 1H& rvSE Starring jjf S!n9ing"PlayboyofParee" i^fe^^h^. !i yeaiy"i I Let It Be Me
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      80 5 M^WUP THE KING OF REX RECORDS FROM FILM:— "MUSIC HATH CHARMS" 5670 Honey Coloured Moon F.T. Music Hath Charms F.T. 8698 Many happy returns of the Day F.r. PRICE 65 cts. EACH. (F.M.S. 70 cts.) HERE'S A DAZZLING MUSICAL TREAT FOR YOU. WITH THE STAR OF GEORGE WHITES SCANDALS ALHAMBRA
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      50 5 D. M. GRANT CO. MOTOR ENGINEERS, Cavanagh Road, Singapore. We offer SIX MONTHS GUARANTEE with all repairs, except with electrical equipment. ENSURE SATISFACTION, PHONE:— 7I2S. CARS aid LORRIES STORED. JUST UNPACKED LADIES' EVENING BEADED BAGS. LATEST STYLES. LARGE SELECTION. PRICES hrn $2/50. FRANKELS 101. VICTORIA STREET. ALSO 5. RAFFLES PLACE.
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  • LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      248 6 IJ.S. Rubber Consumption For March 42,000 Tons. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, April 17. Interest in rubber shares is freshening and there is quite a strong inquiry for Ayer Panaa, BasBetts, Brogas, Bukit Katils, Indragiris, Jeram Kuantans, Malaka Pindas, Sungei Bagans, Tambalaks and Ulu Benuts. Prices of
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      PRODUCE.
      176 6 Singapore. April 17, 12 noon. Barer, Seller Gambier 5.75 Java Cube 9.00 Hamburg 10.75 White Muntok Pepper 16 75 Black Pepper 8.75 White Pepper 16 25 •Sundried Copra 5.10 Mixed Copra 4.65 Small t^ake Tapioca 4 50 Fai. Sago Kluui Fair Flake Tapioca 4.25 Mcd Pearl Taploea 5.20 Small
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        546 6 All Shares quoted above w fully paid. Issue VaJ. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Selitrs Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 5/9 6/3 5/9 6/3 £1 Asam Kumbang 28/6 29/6 28/3 29/6 £1 Austral Malay 58/6 59/6 58/- 59/5/- Ayer Hitam 14/6 15/3 14/- 15/1 Ayer Weng 1.67^ 1.75 1.65
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        GENERAL.
        437 6 2 2 Alex Brick Or<2. 1.20 1.30 1.20 1.30 2 2 do 7% Prefs 1.40 1.47>/ 2 1.45 1.60 10 10 Atlas Ice 10.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 <1 £1 B. A. T 6.0.0 6.5.0 6.2.6 6.7.6 1 80 B. M. Broadcasting 0.05 dls par 0.05 dis par 10 5
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        166 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. 6% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 nom 4Vt% 1907 red. 1947 $1,300,000 Int. Mar. 31 8ept 30 112 114 nom AVt% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 130 nom 4% 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Mai.
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        347 6 (Shares are SI unless otherwise stated) Todays Prices Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Allenby 165 1.70 165 1.75 Alor Oajah 1.00 1.10 1.05 1.20 Amal Malay (S3) 3 30 3.40 2.25 3.45 Ayei Hitam 135 1.45 1.40 1.50 Ayer Molek 0.94 0.99 0.95 1.00 Ayer Panas 135 1.45xd 140
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    EXCHANGES.
    208 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Bong Rung and Shangnai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London, 4 months sight 2/4 3/32 London, 3 months sight 2/4 3/32 London. 60 days sight 2/4 1/16 London. 30 days sight 2/41/16 London, demand 2/4
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    85 6 Noon, Apr. 17. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F.O.B.) April 26 15/16 27 Good F. A. Q. in cases (F.O.B.) April 26 13/16 26% No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 26% 27 May- June 27 V
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    STOCK EXCHANGE. Rubbers Appreciate.
    378 6 London. Apr. 1G. A healthy sign was noticeable on today's dealinfs in rubbsrs most counters showing small advances. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated. Tester- Rise x <Uv. or Fall Conversion unn. s
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    EXCHANGES.
    81 6 London. ADr. 16. Paris 74 61 64 Athens 520 sellers New York 4.94V* Bucharest 669 seller* Montreal 4.97'i Rlc 414 Bn.sse!s 29 21 sellers official Geneva 15.16'* Belgrade 217 Amsterdam 7.28 Suei.oe Aires unquotea Milan 62 11/16 Montevideo 39'-.. Berlin 12.28 sellers official Madrid 36 3/16 Bombs* l/6'» Jopeahagen
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    SHARE REPORT.
    63 6 Lyall Bvatts report of today states:— Mining Steady— no special changes. Rub»jer Active. Buoyant commodity price has brought about buyers In all sections. Malacca Plnda 1.37' i. Indragirl 1.10. Changkats 92-.. United Malacca 1.65. Brogas 87' Nyalas 95. Ulu Benin 47. Mentakabs Mtt. Tambalak 65. S. Bagan 2.77
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    BRITAIN'S OVERSEAS TRADE.
    74 6 London, Apr 15. The preliminary figures for oversea! trade in March show a substantial increase of imports and a small increase in exports comparpd with March, 1935. Last month exports amounted ta £36.510.000 compared with £35.111.000 a month before and £35.952.000 a year ago. Re-exports were £5.900,000
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    U.S.A. RUBBER STATISTICS March Consumption.
    56 6 London, Apr. IC. The U.S.A. rubber questionnaire statistics for the month of March wert cab'ed today as follows: Mar. Feb. Mar. 1936 1936 1936 Arrivals 37.451 35.219 44.041 Consumption 42.703 36.746 42.820 Stocks 267.519 273.284 338.700 Afloat 58.935 46.532 44.48S i Consumption of reclaimed C.767
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    PENANG RACES.
    87 6 The order of running and scratching* for tomorrow, the first day of the I*enane Turf Club j Easter race meeting are as follows:— 1. Class 4. div. 4— Nil. 2. Class 4. div. 3.— Flushed, Veracity and Chorus Girl. 3. Class 2. div. 4— Nil. 4 Cbaa 4.
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    YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION.
    170 6 T^HE Singapore Chamber of Com1 merce Rubber Association held its 1,273rd. auction yesterday when thcr were catalogued 753.005 lbs.; 336 tons; offered 750,765 lbs.; 335.16 ton: sold 612.138 lbs 273 28 tons. Spot London 7 9 ICc New York 16.1 16 cis. Ribbed smoked sheet cents per
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      26 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England A.D. 1720) FIRE. MARINE, LIFE, MOTOR CAR, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. dZaBVHa^BOBBHBIB^HaBBVamBBHBIB^BS APB 1.
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      31 6 AS SUPPLIED TO P.W.D. throughout Malaya, Rubber Plantations etc. Large Stock Spares Carried McALISTER CO., LTD. (and reduced) Incorporated in Straits Settlements. SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR and IPOH. W3. 22 i
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      JEBONG RUBBER CO.
      1341 7 Damage By Silt From Miningo REPLANTING OF PERAK'S OLDEST HEVAEA. THE annual general mating of shareholders in the Jebong (Perak) Rubber Co. Ltd., was held in Colombo recently. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended Dec. 31 Mr. L. A. Wright,
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      SEMPAH RUBBER ESTATES. Debit Balance Reduced To £1,207.
      259 7 SEMPAH RUBBER ESTATES. Debit Balance Reduced To £1,207. The fourth annual general meeting of the Sempah Rubber Estates, Ltd.. was held In London on Apr. 3. Mr. E. B Skinner, who presided, said the profit on the year's working was £1.375 and the debit remaining to profit and !oss was
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      GOPENG (PERAK) RUBBER ESTATES.
      815 7 Dividend Of 5 Per Cent. The tenth annual general meeting of Ocpeng (Perak) Rubber Estates. Ltd.. was I eld on Mar. 31 In London. Mr. A. H. Doherty <the chairman of the company) presided and said: Before dealing with the business of the meeting I should
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      I.C.I. CAPITAL REDUCTION
      493 7 COURT REASONS FOR APPEAL DISMISSAL. AN "UNFOUNDED SUGGESTION." The reasons for dismissing the appeal of deferred shareholders in Imperial Chemical Industries. Ltd., from the decision of Mr. Justice Eve. were stated by the Court of Appeal on Apr. 1. Mr. Justice Eve's decision confirmed tha reduction of
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      SUNGEI CHOH RUBBER COMPANY.
      64 7 To Pay 2 Per Cent. The directors' report and statement of accounts for Sungel Choh Rubber Company for the year ended Dec. 31. were Issued in London last week A dividend of 2 per cent, for the year Is recommended and a transfer to reserve of
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      KATU TIN DREDGING LTD.
      29 7 Dredge statistics of Katu Tin Dredging Ltd. for the first half of April: hours run 292. cubic yards treated 73,000, tin ore won 175 piculs.
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      RENONG TIN.
      30 7 Dredge statistics of Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co. Ltd for the first half of April: hours run 223. c bi- yards treated 74,500, tin ore won 361 piculs.
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      622 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. »Incorporated in the Colony ot Hong Kong.) The liability ai member* Is limited to the extc:it and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No 6 of 1929 of the Colony Authorised Capital *50.000.000 Issued and Fully Paid- Op $20,000,000 Resprvf Funds Sterling 6.500.000 Kong Kong
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      525 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. In;on)oratPrt in England dt Roya> Chartei 1B5SI Paid Up Capital in OuD.ouu share? of tf> each O.Ono 000 Reserve Punt) £3.oo:i.OOO Reserve Uabintv ot Proprietor? (3.0UO.UO0 II KM) OKKK t: 38. r.Khopstalt Lor don. EC. 8. Alor Star Hong Kong 8atgon Amntsat
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    Plan Of Penang Race Course.
    18 8 Payi\.ioi4 Penang radio station will broadcast tunning commentaries from the race course tomorrow.
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      131 8 You're THERE with a BATTERY RADIO 1 J^am I U "BATTERY SIX" Operates from 6-volt Storage battery. AGENTS, MALAYA. SEOW KUAN COMPANY DHOBY GHAUT. SINGAPORE. WESTINGHOUSE H '-2m BBt EJfl RADIOS INCORPORATE E^-ERY WORTH-WHILE IMPROVEMENT KNOWN TO THE INDUSTRY TODAYSHADOWGRAPH TUNING ALL-METAL TUBES HIGH-FIDELITY TONE CONTROL AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL CONCERT-TYPE
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      193 8 BBBW /FDavriA B^Bv ;\-IWVtJI 1 \mm ■> jSPp 1 xbbbV '^hlk>' wi ■BBBr driaßl Bb :^SSi4 Vve tried I *M -M mWJw MmWmWW most brands V of cigarettes in my time now I've settled down S to Craven i A* because ~1/aku'. \kt^^ 0 Mm\ /jhtii Am Hk I 'V
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
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      68 8 Broadcasting. EMPIRE STATION. TODAY. TRANSMISSION 1. Thr following frequencies will be used: G.S.N. 11.82 Ms (25.38 ml. G.S.B. 9.51 Me s (31.55.) p.m. 2.20 The news and announcements. 2.40 Close down. TRANSMISSION 2. The following frequencies will be used: QSJ II. U Mr s (13.93 m GSG 17.79 Mc/s (16
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      354 8 Lord I.inlithgdw New Viceroy's Broadcast. The B.B.C. announce that at 11.5 p.m. tonight (Malayan time) a description of scenes at Bombay on the arrival of the Viceroy-design-ate, Lord Linlithgow. will be relayed from the Empire station in Transmission III. At 7.40 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) a description of the scenes in
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      205 8 25.23 m 11.880 KC. 11.35 News in Arabic. 11.50 News in French and market prices, p.m. 12.23 Concert. Relay. TOMORROW. 23.60 m— 11.720 KC. a.m. 6 35 Concert relayed from Radio-Paris. 7.35 News in French. Market prices 8.00 News in Spanish. 8 20 News in English. 8.35 Theatrical broadcast. 10.35
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    74 9 Returning to Germany on a long leave. Dr. Oscar Trautmar.n, German Ambassador to China, was accorded a hearty -end-off by numerous Chinese officials at the Customs Jetty. From left the picture shows: General Liv Wen-tao, Chinese Ambassador to Italy. Ambassador Trautmann, Mr. Chow Chueh, Director of the Shanghai Office of
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    ITALY'S "PEACE" REJECTED.
    266 9 ABYSSINIA NOT YET VANQUISHED. WHAT BARON ALOISI TOLD LEAGUE. Geneva, Apr. 16. The Abyssinians have rejected the Italian proposals, which refused to grant an armistice. It is understood that Baron Aloisi informed Senor Madariaga that the Italians are willing to negotiate a peace or an armistice on
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    DR. WENDEL FREE.
    40 9 Trenton, New Jersey, Apr. 16. The Grand Jury has absolved Dr. Wendel of all guilt In connection with the Lindbergh kidnapping. Reuter. [Dr. Wendel was reported to have confessed, but maintained his confession was obtained by torture.]
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    SIAMESE TO SEE MANOEUVRES.
    54 9 STAFF OFFICER FLIES TO LONDON. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Apr. 16. The Chief of the General Staff of the army left by the X.L.M. westbound plane this morning for London to attend the British army manoeuvres. He was seen off by many officials, including the
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    NEW RAILWAYS IN CHINA.
    157 9 Bi? Plan Submitted To Government. Shanghai. Apr. 16. Mr. Cheng Yang Pu. chairman of the New Railway Investigation Council, has submitted a most elaborate scheme for the construction of a retwork of railways in 14 provinces In ten years. The scheme provides for the building of
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      415 9 RADIO PROGRAMMES. (Continued from page 8) Summary of news (or tlie week In Hindustani. Vocal duos by Maria fvdk-oni and Adrians Gaiaolart Including music by Monteverdi. Rossi CarUsinu Micdnnl. Neapolitan Songs by the Pirone Quarietto. Sores by E. A. Marir Valente. Lama, Cioffl and others. News bulletin In I'a'iin Programmes
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APR. 17, 1936. THE S.S.A. AND ITS NOMINEES.
    687 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APR. 17, 1936. THE S.S.A. AND ITS NOMINEES. As a result of the clear-cut and public disagreement between the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association and its nominees on the Municipal Commission, a principle of Malayan public life which should have been firmly established by now has
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    St. James's Coal.
    190 10 One of the arguments advanced by the Municipal Commissioners against allowing the Victoria Theatre to be used for Warner Brothers' pictures is that non-British pictures "take money out of the Colony." Yesterday a Straits Times' correspondent pointed out that the very Commissioners who are thus striving to
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    Social and Personal
    159 10 Dr. R. V. Van Geyzel, of Seremban, has returned from his holiday in Ceylon. Dr. J. Portelly has gone to Kedah to act as State Surgeon in succession to Dr. Gray, who has retired. Dr. V. W. W. S. Purcell. the Ipoh First Magistrate, is on ten
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    BORODIN'S HEGIRA.
    861 10 When China Threw Out Her Advisers From Moscow. "China's Millions." 3/ Anna Louise Strong. (Gollanez. 155.) /"\NE of the least considered aspects of ihe Totalitarian State will, perhaps, have the greatest effect on future generations: accounts of those dramatic periods in which such States emerge are written by
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    AGA KHAN. PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD.
    678 10 ""PHE Mahatma apart, the Aga Khar. is perhaps the best-knewn Indian iin English-speaking countries. But though i.c is the head of some millions of Mohammedans: though he was the chief Mohammedan figure In the Round Table Conference: though he has been the Indian
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    NOTES Of The DAY.
    710 10 PLUTO'S BUCKETS. "AT Raffles Lighthouse," a correspondent tells ine, "there is a curious collection of antique arms pistols, muskets, cutlasses and pikes. They must bo very old. "There is also (he continues) a number of very old wosden firebuckets which smacl: of the remote past. They
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    RANPURA REFLOATED BY TUGS AT MIDNIGHT.
    440 11 ART TREASURES SAFE. No Damage To Liner. AGROUND FOR 21 DAYS. THE Ranpura was refloated shortly before midnight la 4 right For 2' '■> days the P. and 0. liner, with the priceless treasures of Chinese art in her strong room, has been stuck
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    MESSAGE TO CHINESE GOVERNMENT.
    61 11 IF DANGER ARISES. Nanking. Apr. 16 A message has been received by tn>? Government from Mr. Cheng Tlenshek. one of the custodians of the Chinese art treasures on the ranpura, that the treasure 1 are sale and thai anangements have been made In transfer them Immediately
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    21-HOUR STRIKE IN MADRID TODAY.
    38 11 The Spanish Communist Party and National Confederation of Labour today called a 24-hour strike in Madrid. It is be.ieved to be a protest against the Government's dilatory application of the left-wing nroeramme. ReuUr.
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    STAFF TALKS END.
    47 11 Representatives of the army, naval, and air force staffs of Belgium. France and Great Britain, who have met in London for conversations in pursuanc; of the Locarno agreement, assembled at the Admiralty yesterday afternoon for a final discussion. The talks are new concluded.—British Wireless.
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    32 11 Two civil aeroplanes collided in mid-air over Moron and crashed to the ground and three of the occupants were killed and the fourth gravely injured, says a Buenos Aires message to Reuter.
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    43 11 11. M.5. Salamander, a new minesweeper sloop of Halycon class after she had been launched by Mrs. Alexander Barclay, daughter of Sir Archibald Mitchelson, Chairman of the Company, at the yards of Messrs. J. Samuel White and Company Limited, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
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    JAPAN'S NAVAL DEMONSTRATION.
    299 11 70 WARSHIPS MOVE TO NORTH CHINA. Tsingtao, Apr. 16. A JAPANESE armada of about 70 warships arrived here yesterday under the command of Adm. Takahashi. Adm. Takahashi paid official calls on Gen. Han Fu-chu. Governor of Shantung, and Rear-Adm. Shen Hunglieh. commanding the Fourth (Northern) Squadron and
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    NEW MENACE TO BATTLESHIPS.
    69 11 Shell That Can Pierce 12 Inch Armour. A new 16-inch naval shell capable or piercing armour plate 12 inches thick without breaking was described by Sir Robert Hadfleld, the eminent meta-lurgist yesterday. He said one shell of this kind in the region of a magazine would
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    NEW SHIPPING SERVICE TO SINGAPORE.
    83 11 Proposed In Kwangtung. Hong Kong, Apr 15. The Director of Public Works of Kwangtung has proposed that the commercial public of the province shou'd be encouraged to form a shipping service between Canton and Malaya, the Philippine Islands and the Netherlands Indies. The Public Works
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    SENATOR CHERON DEAD.
    38 11 Paris, Apr. 15. The death has occurred of the veteiun ex-Mlnister. Senator Cr.eron, who was Minister of Justice at the time of the Stavisky disclosures and the assassination, of King Alexander in 1934— Reuter Wireless.
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    BRITISH REPLY TO TURKEY.
    203 11 HONOURABLE WAY TO REVISE PACTS. London, Apr. 17. QREAT BRITAIN has now replied to the Turkish communication regarding the Dardanelles Convention and the demilitarised zones. The aide memoire received at the Foreign Office last Saturday expressea the desire of the Turkish Government, to begin discussions with
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    GAS MASK APPEAL FOR ABYSSINIA.
    132 11 "Appalling Suffering" In The War. London, Apr. 16. An appeal appears in the Press, signed by the Duchess of Hamilton, as chalman of the Abyssinian relief committee, for funds for the purchase of gas masks, anti-gas medicaments and hospital equipment generally, for dispatch to Abyssinia.
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    GANGSTERS BUSY IN PARIS.
    95 11 Night Club King Shot In His Bed. Paris, Apr. 15. Anxiety has been caused by an epidemic of gangsterism which is sweeping Paris. Six cases have occurred during the past week of audacity and brutality rivalling American racketeers. The first resulted in the murder of Louis
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    PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN AMERICA.
    41 11 Chicago, Apr. 15. The incomplete State Presidential primary election returns from Chicago give Col. Frank Knox 90,000 votes and Senator Borah 51.000. Other areas show that Col. Knox and Senator Borah obtained about 10.000 votes each— Reuter.
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    24 11 Six people were killed and 102 injured in a cyclone which destroyed Melo, a town with a population of 6,000 In Uruguay.— Reuter Wireless.
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    GROSS INJUSTICE IN JOHORE.
    152 11 TRUTH AND MAN WHO WAS DISMISSED. HIGH COMMISSIONER ASKED TO INQUIRE. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Apr. 16. "A GROSS injustice" to a former Johore Government employee is referred to fas the issue of Truth published today. Truth calls attention to the recent dismissal of Mr.
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    SIR S. THOMAS'S LONDON VISIT.
    87 11 To Address Malayans' Annual Dinner. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 16. I understand that H.E. Sir Shenton Thomas, and Lady Thomas will be the guests of honour at the annual dinner of the Association of British Malaya which will be held at the Hotel
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    SHOP GIRL DIVORCES JAMES LIN.
    87 11 Chinese President's Foster Son. Columbus (Ohio), Apr. 16. Viola Brown, the salesgirl in a local Woolworth store, who eloped and married Mr. James Lin, foster-son of China's President last July, was today granted an uncontested divorce on grounds of desertion. The judge also approved a
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    INFLATION IN CHINA NOT FAVOURED.
    71 11 Nanking Statement. Nanking, Apr 16. The Government does not favour ccnthrolled inflation of national currency. The Government is concentrating on efforts aimed at stabilising normal finances. This statement was made by the spokesman of the Finance Ministry in reply to many inquiries from financial circles
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    46 11 Japanese newspapers announce that the Ministry of War is preparing a plan for the State control of all Industries that are connected with the national dele ice. and a decree obliging oil companies to keep in stock the petroleum necessary for naif a year's c '.sumption.
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    MR.T.J.CUMMING AS R.G.A. CHAIRMAN.
    125 11 MR. T. J. CUMMING AS R.G. A. CHAIRMAN. ASSOCIATION NEW USES FOR RUBBER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 16. I UNDERSTAND that Mr. T.J. Cum- ming will be the new chairman o' the Rubber Growers' Association. He will be elected at the annual meeting next Thursday to succeed Mr.
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    30 11 President Roosevelt yi-s-terday laid the corner-stone of the new $12,000,000 Ministry of the Interior building, using the trowel with which Washington laid the corner-stone of the capital In 1793. Reuter.
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    BIG LINERS FOR FAR EAST?
    254 11 BIG LINERS FOR FAR EAST? London Rumours Of P. O. Decision. BRITISH RIVALRY WITH FOREIGN SHIPS. From Our Own Correspondent London, Apr. 16. IT is believed in London that 1 the two new 24,000 tons P. and O. liners which VickersArmstrongs are to bui!d will be allocated to the Far
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    30 11 Gen. Sung Che-yuan, chairman of the Hopei-chahar Council, celebrated his mothers birthday yesfeidav. Several thousand guests weiv entertained at his residence, th» function lasting all day.— Sin Chew Jit Pol.
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    "WILD LIFE MUST BE PROTECTED."
    762 12 Sir. Comyn-Platt States His Views. MALAYA'S NATIONAL PARK. "I THINK there are many other things more important ■*ir; Malaya than the preservation of game," was a statement £ivc?n ».n an interview with the Straits Times yesterday by Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt, who has been touring parts
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    NEW CHINESE LAW OF REGISTRATION.
    111 12 2,000 Forms Used At Singapore. The first batch of 2.000 forms sent to Singapore from Nanking to be filled in by Straits Chinese, under the mw Chinese Government registration laws, have all been used, and another batch is on the way. All Chinese abroad are
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    WHAT IS ON TODAY.
    311 12 THE Straits Times is publishing this daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of entertainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc are invited to submit diary dates. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Cocktail Dance. 6 30— 8.15 p m. Dinner
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    $300 FOR YOUNG WIFE. And She Keeps The Child.
    117 12 $300 FOR YOUNG WIFE. And She Keeps The Child. "I am willing to accept $300 on condition the child is to be in my custody" said Sect Kow Neo. a pretty English-speaking Chinese girl, to Mr. J. Gunyngham-Brown. the fourth magistrate, when she claimed maintenance for her child from her
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    FOUND SHOT IN HIS ROOM.
    211 12 Inquest On Mr. Mohamed Yusoff Opens. An Inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Mohamed Yusoff, eldest son of Mr. Kader Sultan, wht was manager of ttvj Singapore Cattle Trading Co.. was begun today before Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner. Mohamed Yusoff,
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    HOME AND BACK BY AIR.
    113 12 "Like A Rest Cure," Says Mr. Bendixsen. Mr. Emil Bendixsen, head of AngloFrench and Bendixsens, Ltd of Union Building, Singapore, arrived back in Singapore from London today by the X.L.M. plane from Europe. Although Mr. Bendixen was away from Singapore only two and a half
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    "PETER IBBETSON." Sincere, Artistic And Moving.
    249 12 "PETER IBBETSON." Sincere, Artistic And Moving At The Cinema "Peter Ibbetson." (With Gary Cooper and Ann Harding.) Paramount. At the Pavilion. Critics will disagree violently over this picture' Some will say the theme is not suited to the cinema and others will contend that Hollywood has for once reached out
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    HENRY HALL & FEMALE CROONER.
    135 12 HENRY HALL FEMALE CROONER. "Music Hath Charms." (Henry Hall and his BBC. Orchestra). Associated British. At the Capitol. This Is the lightest of light fares but none the less enjoyable. Radio enthusiasts. In particular, will enjoy seeing the men ..hey hear so often on the air from London. "Honey Coloured
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    14 12 Thirsty Weather. The drinking fountain at Katon/r Park is much appreciated. Straits Times Photograph.
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    DR. TEMPANY'S SUCCESSOR.
    128 12 Reported Appointment Of Nigerian D.O.A. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. It is reported that Mr. O. T. Faulkner. Director of Agriculture m Nigeria, will succeed the Hon. Dr. H. A. Tempany, C.8.E., as Director of Agriculture, Straits Settlements, and Adviser on Agriculture, F.M.S. No
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    K.L. ROTARY CLUB.
    73 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. At a closed meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club yesterday the following office-bearers were nominated for the ensuing year: Presidents, Messrs. C. G. Howell and A. Arbuthnott; vice-president. Dr. A. Viswalingham; hon. secretary, Mr. John Hands; hon. tresaurer,
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    GAVE LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND.
    336 12 GAVE LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND. Keppel Tragedy. SOLDIERS WERE TRESPASSING. I feel that the action of Private Hubbard should be brought to the notice of the proper authorities so that it might receive suitable recognition," said Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, in returning; a verdict of death by
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    BLACK-OUT CAUSED BY EXPLOSION.
    431 12 BLACK-OUT CAUSED BY EXPLOSION. Breakdown Gang's Busy Hour. Last night'fi black-oat in Singapore was caused by a fault in the current transformer (a part of a protective device) in the MeKenzie Ro<;d sub-station which exploded and smashed the chamber, according to Municipal officers The incident was almost identical with that
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    F. M. S. AND RUBBER TAXATION.
    419 13 No Yielding. GOVT. POLICY RESTATED. (From Our Own Correspor.uent Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. Following a request made by the Straits Times representative to the Federal Secretariat for a statement by Government on the outcome of the deputation to HE. the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton
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    29 13 The annual meeting ol the Kuala Lumpur District Planters' Association, called for April 9. was not held owing to lank of a quorum, only four mem bers being present.
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    32 13 At the monthly meeting of the Garrison Mothers' Union at Tanglin on Tuesday next Major A. J. Beveridge, O.B.E.. M.C., R.A.M.C., will give a talk op. 'How to Keep Healthy in Singapore."
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    MALAYA WARNED BY SIBERIAN CYCLONES.
    206 13 MALAYA WARNED BY SIBERIAN CYCLONES. How Floods Are Predicted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Apr. 15. WHEN cyclones race in Siberia. Malaya ran give warnings of possible floods on the east cost of the Peninsula. This !s one of the latest developments in meteorological forecasts in Malaya, forecasts that
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    TRUCK RAIL FRAUD.
    158 13 Charge Against Chinese At Kifala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr 16. Peter Chong, an English-speaking Chinese, appeared before Mr. J. Calder, iti the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property, namely, two quantities of truck rails, valued at $789, belonging
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    THROUGH THE ROOF.
    75 13 Falling Coconut Hits Chinese Woman. A coconut on a tree growing by an attap hut near the Siglap seashore, fel! off its branch yesterday morning, and crashed through the thatched rcof on to the chest of a Chinese woman who was lying in bed. The roof had
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    16 13 A Kcng Hua plant in flower at Taiping. Twenty-three blooms opened before eleven o'clock at night.
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      MR. MOLLISON'S CRITICISMS.
      579 13 Another Reply. FAITH IN BRITISH COMPANY. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Mr. Haas, the representative of the X.L.M. in Singapore, recently wrote an open letter to the Press calling for fair play in the various attacks on Imperial Airways, and in his letter, I
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      KILLING THE GOOSE. . . .
      185 13 KILLING THE GOOSE. Additional Burden On F.M.S. Gold Miners. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. It was recently mentioned in the Press that in the Stales of Perak, Selangor. Pahang'and Negri Sembilan, the royalty on raw gold had been fixed at 5 per cent, ad valorem. Previously it
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      COALS OF FIRE ON A PLANTER'S PATE.
      176 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I am but a simple man win sometimes feels It to be a duty of ordinary citizenship to write to the papers, especially to the "largest and most influential newspaper in Malaya," on matters of
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    MALAYSIA
    399 13 N.S. STATE COUNCIL MEETING. Cutting Of Forest Produce. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seramban. Apr. 15. Tne Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, i British Resident, presided at the meeting of the lowrr chamber of the Negri Sembilan State Council held this morning. Messrs. A. E. Sanger Davies and K.
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    30 13 Dr. Chong Ah Khoon. of Seremban. has been elected chairman of the Negri Sembilan Government Servants' Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society. Ltd in place of the late Dr. AS. Muttu.
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    EPWORTH LEAGUE.
    373 13 Youth And Service. At the Victoria Memorial Hall on Wednesday, before a very largt audience of representatives of thirty Epworth Leagues from different parts of Malaya and Sumatra, Sir (;nn Siant Sang* K.8.E., delivered a striking lecture on "Christian Citizenship," with Dr. Chen Su Lan in the chair.
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    28 13 Cable news has been received from Galle. Ceylon, of the deatn o' Mrs. Ann Ponnamah Knight, mother of Mr. A. G. Knight. Assessment Ofiiecr. Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur.
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    CAMBRIDGE STROKE'S STRATEGY WON THEM THE BOAT RACE.
    915 14 OXFORD BEATEN BY LACK OF STAMINA. Swivel-Rowlocks Controversy Should Now Be Ended. (From Our London Staff) Fleet Street, Apr. 5. P<>K the thirteenth year in succession Cambridge yesterday won the historic University boat race from Putney to Mortlakc. Oxford, although beaten by
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    PANTHER HO WINS ON A FOUL AT IPOH.
    94 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 17. Panther Ho beat Boy Nara on a foul in the fifth of a ten rounds contest last night. At the opening; of the fifth round Ho appealed for a foul but was ordered to fight
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    MIDDLESEX TO MEET CHINESE-MALAY XI
    89 14 Tomorrow the Middlesex Regiment will have another serious try out at Anson Road Stadium when they meet a combined Chinese-Malay eleven. By kind permission of Lieut. -Col. Tidbury. M.C. and Officers the band of the Middlesex Regiment will play before the game and during the
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    A GOOD START.
    41 14 Hong Kong Apr. 16. China's football team which will take part in the Berlin Olympiad defeated a combined British Navy and Army eleven in a friendly matcn here today by four goals to one— Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    CEYLON SPORTS CLUB.
    49 14 The following will represent the Ceylon Sports Club against the S.R.C. at cricket on Saturday on the SRC ground: T. E. K. Rctnam, A. S. A. Jansen. K. Muthucumaru, M. A. K. Hamid. B. Dudley, K. ThUlalnathan. K. Knnaearatr.am. P. Retnasabapathy, Sabapathy, R. V. S. Sundram
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    THE NONDESCRIPTS.
    55 14 The following will represent the N. C.C. at cricket against the St. Andrews School on Saturday on N.C.C. ground at 2 p.m.: N. R. De Vaz. M. A. H. Wyatt, P. Cbopard. I. Sallm. R. S. Sitharaparam. E. Van Jansz. K. Morrando, Ismail Jabbar. K. T. 001, Choor
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    15 14 Freshwater plays a sound game at left half for the Middlesex Regiment. Straits Times Pliotograph.
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    MALAYA F.A. REPLY TO "HAIRAN."
    397 14 Association Football. Best Players Being Kept For Cup Competition. IN a letter received today, which is reproduced below, the president of the Malaya F.A. replies to "Ha'ran's" attack on the M.F.A. "It Is Indeed very regrettable to read 'Hairan's' letter In your issue of Apr.
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    S.C.R.C. CRICKET.
    128 14 The following will represent the B.C.R.C. at Cricket this week-end: On Saturday, vs. The RAF. on the S. C.R.C. ground: Chla Keng Hock. Chua Boon Ann. Sim Ten;? Chew, Yap Choon Lin, Tan Boon Bens. Robert B. Tan. Kam Glm Lock. Ong Swee Law. Low Kee Choi, Scan
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    INTER-CLUB TENNIS.
    108 14 A lawn tennis match will be played on Saturday between the Tanglln Club and S.C.C. at the Tanglln Club at 4.30 p.m. The teams have been chosen as follows Tanglin Club. Men's Doubles MaJ. L. A. J. Graham and Maj. B. G. Evans Lt. Moody and Rev. A.
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    GOAL SCORING RECORDS.
    902 14  -  Leighton. Local Soccer Topics. Three Men Who Got Six —Middlesex Impress —Boon Lay's Honour —Good S.C.C. Example —Taib's Success —Service Stars. By A DOUBLE figure score at soccer is always a rare achievement and and the InnlsklMngs are to be congratulated on getting ten goals against the
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    MIDDLESEX TO PLAY IN DIVISION 11.
    32 14 The S.A.F.A. Council have approved the application of the Middlesex Regiment to enter a team in the S.A.F.A. Second Division.* Their fixtures will be arranged shortly.
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    POOR DIVISION III GAME.
    74 14 Indian R.C. 2; S.R.C 1. Yesterday's Third Division match on the S.R.C. ground provided the poorest football seen for a long while The Indian Recreation Club beat tnc S.R.C. by two goals to one. Pereira sccred for the Indians in the first half after Aerla had
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    62 14 FRIDAT, APRIL 17. Soccer: Div 2. Chinese II vs. R.A. P. II at Anson Road Stadium: Friendly, S.C.C. "B" vs. Mental Hospital at S.C.C: S. C.R.C. Meeting at 5.30 re Six-a-Slde tourney. Yachting: R.S.Y.C. Friday afternoon race 5.20 p.m. Cricket: Johore C.C. vs. R.A. (Changi) at Johore Bahru.
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    13 14 Clargo who keeps goal lor the Middlesex Regiment soccer team. Straits Times Photograph.
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    SURPRISE DEFEAT OF ROY SMITH.
    260 14 Lawn Tennis Rugger Man's Notable Success At S. C. C. DOY Smith, ihampion of the S.C.C. from l!) 30 to 1933, was surprisingly defeated by A. D. Wmn, Singapore's rugger captain, in the spring tournament championship singles yesterday. In the veterans doubles E W. P.
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    WEMBLEY'S FOOTBALL CLASSIC—PERFECTION OF STYLES.
    1004 15 WEMBLEY'S FOOTBALL CLASSIC— PERFECTION OF STYLES. CONTRAST IN METHOD OF THE TWO PRINCIPLES. Scots Tactics Cancelled Out Robust English Game. (From Our London Staff) Fleet Street, Apr. 6. ENGLAND 1; SCOTLAND 1. •7*o have taker part in such a match as this must surely be its own reward. The season's
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    14 15 The Ne jri Sembilan Cricket XI who were surprisingly beaten by Malacca last week-end.
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    THE SCOTTISH CUP FINAL.
    495 15 VITAL MATCHES IN ENGLISH LEAGUES. Charlton Have To Visit West Ham. /GLASGOW Ranters (holders) and Third Lanark meet in the Scottish F.A. Cup final tomorrow. The Rangers have won the cup on nine occasions and w;re In the final with Celtic in 1909 when the cup
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    SELECTIONS FOR PENANG RACES.
    220 15 Malayan Racing. Honey Girl Fancied For Griffin Event. BY "CAPT. DASH." 'THE following are selections for Sat- urday, the first day of the Penang Easter meeting, subject to scratchings: Horses. Class II, Div. I: VANDAL, Bintang Tujoh. Horses, Class II, Div. 2: REDOUBLE, Inverfogg. Horses. Class
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH
    806 15 Colony Match Venue May Be Chan r \:d— Sa bapa thy 's Fine Bow li tig Pas Ach ievenien ts Johorc Rugger Man Married. Conducted by "LEIGHTON." HEAR that Mr. R. A. Ashworth's remarks regarding the wicket at "The Dog" being so bad may lead to the
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    MELTON VASEYS SUCCESS.
    49 15 MELTON VASEY S SUCCESS. Melton Vasey, who.se brother P J. Vasey left Malaya tor England last month, had a good day at Us? opening of the Doncaster meeting en Apr. 1 saddling two winner^ and n doadheaier. These twa brothers will v :in horses cut to Malaya vr>ry Eirrt'T",
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    WATCHING THE WEATHER IN MALAYA.
    325 16 Work Of Great Military And Civil Value. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 16. HOW the lives of thousands of soldiers, sailors and It.A.F. men, of air-liner passengers and sea-going travellers are guarded in Malaya by intensified weather forecasts and reports 18 described in
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    MALAYAN ITEMS.
    183 16 Mr. Lim Lean Teng has been made a Justice of ths Peace for the State Pi Kcdah. Mr. Liew Pak Khuen, the Kinta Chinese miner, and his family are spending a ho'iday at Tanjong llungah. Dr. Fitzpatrick, of Taiping. takes up the appointment of Medical Superintendent. Central Mental
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    EVADING DUTY.
    135 16 Chinese Convicted In Johore. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, April 16. Before Shaikh Abu Baker bin Yahya. Second Magistrate, Johore Bahru, Cheng Kew was charged with having attempted to evade payment cf duty on fifty pairs of rubber shoes valued at $17.50, on which the duty payable
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    29 16 Members of the Dramatic Section of the Tamils Reform Association, who successfully staged the play "Suguna Sundaram,*' exposing the evils of the raste system, at the Alexandra Hall, Singapore.
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY. New Books Available Tomorrow.
    234 16 RAFFLES LIBRARY. New Books Available Tomorrow. The undernoted newly added nonfiction and fiction works will be ready tor issue at Raffles Library tomorrow at 8.30 a.m.: Non-Fiction. With Horace Plunkett in Ireland. Illustrated, R. A. Anderson; The Battle Ground, Hllalre Belloc; Peter Porcupine. Marjorie 3owen; The Dwellers on the Nile,
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    23 16 Mr. Wong Nang Wing, the young Seremban Chinese, son of Dato Wong Yick Tong, who is a member of the Canton Air Force.
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    BANK SHROFF'S CRIME.
    116 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr 16 Wong Pak Chong, sliver shroff at the Chartered Bank, who was remanded last week in custody, was brought up today before the second magistrate, when the charge against him was amended to one of theft ot $4,627. He pleaded guilty.
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    "I LOVE HIM STILL."
    219 16 K.L. Woman Who Attempted Suicide. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 15. "My husband may not have any affection for me, but my love for him still lasts," declared a Hakka woman. Wong Ah Lin, who appeared before Mr. J. Calder, in the Kuala Lumpur
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    BURGLAR CAUGHT IN WIRE FENCING.
    166 16 Cantonese Sentenced At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lunpur. April 15. Sentence of 12 months' rigorous Imprisonment, to ba followed by on» year's police supervision, was passed by Mr. J. Calder. in th 3 Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, on a Cantonese named
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    31 16 Mr. George Lansbury has left London for the United States where h* will make a speaking tour in connecttion with the peace campaign organised by religious and other bodies.— British Wlreess.
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    Marlene Dietrich Deserts Vamp Parts In Her New Film.
    1532 17 Marlene Dietrich Deserts Vamp Parts In Her New Film. From Our Own Correspondent London, Apr. 6 (by air mail). SUNSHINE is streaming down over our blue slate roofs, tinting them with some of the metallic beauty of peacock's feathers. Men are walking bareheaded in the streets, freed from the winter
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      29 17 ASJHMA Relief is what matters For sixty five years Himrod'shas given the greatest relief to sufferers of bronchial asthma. IT PATS TO BUY TIE BEST laaiato* the gtnmhu :il:rl;M»M
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    WHEN YIELD FIGURES ARE GIVEN.
    632 18 pOLLOWING my notes on Budding vs. Seedling Rubber, and comment by Dr. Mann and Mr. F. 0. Rasmussen, I have obtained figures relating to last year's working of Malay Rubber Planters, Ltd., a company whose operations, I understand, are in Perak. Mr. A. J. Stevens,
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    SALE OF COUPONS.
    32 18 Does It Lead To Unemployment? IN a recent issue of the Straits Times a Seremban correspondent, signing himself K.U.0.. deplored the sale or transfer of coupons, which had result-
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    How Calculated ?— Budded Results—Traffic In Coupons—Inquiry Called For.
    352 18 How Calculated Budded Results— Traffic In Coupons Inquiry Called For. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) ed. he said. In thousands of acres of rubber being put out of tapping because producers found it more profitable to sell their coupons. What, he asked, of the coolies— i thousands of them put out
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    Before And After The Slump.
    37 18 was once a tenn:s court adjoin m c an assistant's bungalow on Merlimau Ptgoh Estate. Malacca. It now carries a healthy youn; cover crop of Te^hrosia Candida and Crotalaria m yonn- rubber
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    "SYNTHETIC" BOGEY.
    451 18 Reassurance For Eastern Producers. /"\N first thoughts synthetic suggests ry.npetiUon with natural rubber. Is that necessarily the case? In one sense, no doubt, it is, but looking at the matter from another angle there Is the possibility that through the synthetic product a new outlet may be cpened
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    711 18 In a recent issue of the Daily Mall, Sir Malcolm Campbell writes: 'I was much interested the other day to see that in some parts of the City the steel studs have been superseded by yellow rubber Inset., of the same size and shape as the steel. They are much
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    MORE RUBBER GOODS. Use Of Raw Material Steadily
    180 18 MORE RUBBER GOODS. Use Of Raw Material Steadily Growing In U.S.A. DRACTICALLY every survey of the rubber industry as a whole, made in the last year or two, has resulted in a favourable report. The latest of these surveys, embracing the entire rubber goods Industry, from tyre manufacturing to wholesaling
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    PRACTICAL HINTS ON "DUSTING."
    934 19 "THE CRITICAL MOMENT" OF INFECTION. DEI.OW are published extracts from an informative booklet on sulphur dusting which was originally published in the Netherlands Indies in 1934 and revised and brought cp-to-date last year. The essential point in organising a dusting campaign is to s»e that :he
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    PLANTING BILLETS.
    397 19 The Employment Panel scheme, which may be described as an attempt to place our organisation as employees at the disposal of employers to the mutual advantage of employee and employer alike, is now in active operation and already has met with a gratifying measure of success. The first
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    First Year Of Control.
    241 19 U.S. REVIEW. Steady Reduction Of Stocks. DESULTS of rubber regula- tion to date are reviewed by Mr. A. B. Tatistcheff, chief statistician to Commodity Exchange, Inc., in The Rubber Age, New York. This writer concedes that "an interesting experiment in the control of production of an
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    Popular On Dutch Estates
    28 19 The Bjorklund motor-duster, which has com* into extensive use in Java a. id Sumatra since oidium was added to the diseases of plantation rubber
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    SERDANG SCHOOL IN ITS FIFTH YEAR.
    738 19 TRAINING BOYS FOR ESTATES. THE Malayan School of Agriculture is likely to be of increasing usefulness to the planting industries, as a source of supply of conductors with a certain amount of theoretical knowledge and practical training, i Believing that the progress of this
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    "Slowly Making Itself Known."
    13 19 The main building of the School of Agriculture, Serdang
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    Perak Veterans.
    26 19 Twenty-six acres of rubber, claimed rto be the first Hevca planted commercially in Perak. on Jebong Estate, Matang, are to be •replanted this year.
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    69 19 A new device which should appc.i! to Invalids Is a rubber pillow in which is incorporated radi earphones. A lead is plugged Into the wireless set and the invalid, by resting the head against the piliuw. is able to enjoy the comfo't of individual listening. Reception is cr>id to be
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    PENSIONS FOR PLANTERS?
    404 19 LESS FEAR: BETTER SERVICE. "THE dread of having to live In England or elsewhere en a mere pittance" is stressed by a planting correspondent in the Times of Ceylon. He writes: How many of us older men have been able to save much, except what we have
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    RUBBER NOTES. "An Almost Untouched Market."
    217 19 RUBBER NOTES. "An Almost Untouched Market." Speaking at Akron en the 20th December last, his 67th birthday. Mr. Harvey S. Firestone Is reported to have said The Rubber Industry has Just started to grow. Ahead is an almost untounched market. It is the furnishing of tyres for 24,000.000 farm vehicles.
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    The Lord Mayor Inspects Old Contemptibles.
    49 20 The Lord Mayor, Sir Percy Vincent, Inspected London's Old Cantemptibles when they marched to St. Paul's l dral from th 3 H.A.C. Flnsbury barracks for their annual parade service. More than 1,200 "Old Contemptlbles under the command of Brigadier-General Segrave attended the service.
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    66 20 Mme. Paysant. who before her marriage was Miss Ruth Christmas, a well-known International runner, came specially from Parts to compete in London Olympiads first road-race, which she won, held over a 2V 2 miles course at Wimbledon. Though she won the race, Mme. Taysant handed the prize to Miss L.
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      16 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT. FOUR PAGES. FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1956 No. 15.
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      Tips For The Bride From Home.
      337 1 THE TROUSSEAU —WHAT TO BRING AND TO AVOID. pURIOSITY not being confined to the "weaker sex," I have no doubt that these pages are not entirely ignored by the male, and it is partly for one who is expecting his bride that this article
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      A Woman's Note-book.
      81 1 whether your new home is to be In town or In an up-country district on a plantation, for instance. If in the former, naturally, more dresses of the sophisticated type will be necessary, but in the latter cas3 opportunities for real dressing up are rarer, and three
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      5 1 The Chinese Girl: old style
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      5 1 The Chinese Giri: new style
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      501 1 and sequins. We have all heard of the bride who, a few months after her arrival, put on her prettiest frock to see It dissolve about her. It Is In the unsophisticated dress that your taste and money can run riot. These you will find tremendously useful for either town
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      FEWER PICTURES FAVOURED.
      329 1  -  Madge Ames. A More Artistic Effect. By In the old days pictures were chosen because they represented scenes or subjects which pleased the fancy of the owner. They were never chosen by reason of the decorative value of their design or colour, taken in conjunction with that
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      11 1 The mouth -organ band at the Nanyang Girls' High School, Singapore
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      CHILDREN AT THE CINEMA.
      391 1 CHILDREN A T THE CINEMA. Some Notes For Parents. The following fllms, to be shown In Singapore frcm Apr. 16 to 22, are recommended to parents as suitable entertainment for children. At The Alhambra. Music Is Magic (Featuring Alice Paye, Bebe Daniels. Ray Walker). This Is a lively musical comedy
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        185 1 Fashions, society, GoSSip. Are You Tortured by the Maddening Itch of SKIN TROUBLE? If the maddening itch of a skin have tried has failed to give you disease is wrecking your health, relief, the efficacy of this simple preventing sleep and reducing you Cuticura treatment will prove an to despair
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      NEW HATS AND HOW TO WEAR THEM.
      692 2 Hairdressers And Milliners "Get Together." (From Our London Staff.) Fleet Street, April 3. IT is always interesting to speculate how much men's fashions inftuence the feminine mode, and it is possible that the recent Royal Fanction of the bowler for formal occasions may
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      BIRDS IN YOUR GARDEN.
      518 2  -  IdaSlatter, F.H.S., F.Z.S. Deli&htful Hobby For "Mems" In Malaya. By AT any time of the year a garden in Malaya will be visited by birds, provided it offers them a plentiful food supply and suitable nesting sites the two conditions they demand for successful living and
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      CHINESE NOTE IN SPRING FASHIONS.
      128 2 Chinese clothes have caught the imagination of the English dressmakers. Fashions of East and West are shown side by side In the teagown department at Debenham and Freebody, Ltd., Wlgmore Street. The Chinese idea is interpreted in two ways. One teagown is made from a
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      SOME NEAT, NEW ENSEMBLES.
      402 2  -  Yvonne. Diagonals In Dark Hues. By London, Apr. 2. A FTER having seen numerous dress shows one comes away with a mind full of a whole medley of fashion designs most of them contradictory and many of them very amusing to see on parade," but quite
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      FASHIONS IN JEWELLERY.
      384 2 (Prom Our London Staff.) Fleet Street. Mar. 24. IT Is difficult nowadays to distinguish between real and artificial Jewels. In fact, synthetic Jewellery, created in the sclentis laboratory, looks, to the layman's eye, as beautiful as the product of Nature herself. Modern artificial Jewels are set as
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      53 2 This becoming AFTERNOON SILK DRESS is carried out m spotted material of two shades, blue and white, and is from the house of Bernard et Cie. Farta. Note the new idea m collars and the shiny patent belt a fashionable addition. The colou- scheme is repeated m both the hat
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        378 2 CHILDREN A normal, healthy child has a good appetite, and a good appetite denotes good health and also good digestion— usually manifested in happy, bright eyed, robust looking children. Cream of Wheat is a good food for hungry youngsters, a food that satisfies and helps them to grow. But Cream
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      A MISCELLANY FOR WOMEN.
      535 3 BARBARA'S DIARY. Banish Those Eye Wrinkles. London, Apr. 2. Materials for upholstery are almost, though not perhaps quite, as varied as frock fabrics for the coming season. There are upholstery materials with a deep pile which is almost a fur, and there are very flat, harsh
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      NOVELTIES FOR THE HOME.
      259 3 Many novelties are now being made of wood, and here are a few new ideas. A LAMP STANDARD.— Made of solid walnut lathed to a bullet shape with five circular rims running from top to bottom. BOOK REST.— Of solid walnut, cut to the shape of
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      14 3 The only woman competitor in the motoring tests at Kuala Lumpur Mrs. K.L. Mares.
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      MUSIC IN SLUMS.
      128 3 What A New York Woman Has Done. pORTY-ONE YZARS ago, Miss Emily Wagner dreamed of teaching music of the highest calibre to the children of New York's crowded East Side. She felt that good musical training should not be an expensive luxury, but should be open to
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      OUR INQUIRY BUREAU. Cost Of Running A House On Leave.
      839 3 OUR INQUIRY BUREAU. Cost Of Running A House On Leave. Questions regarding children, the nursery, household management, marketing, cookery and other matters will be answered by women contributors who have had many years of practical experience in Malaya. Letters should be addressed to the Inquiry Bureau, Straits Times, Singapore. Where
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      SPRING CLEANING HINTS.
      318 3 SPRING CLEANING HINTS. Clean Your Carpets At Home. If you do not send your carpets out to the cleaners, here are various ways of reviving them at home. The use of your vacuum cleaner or whatever method you use for removing dust Is taken for granted. Giving your carpet a
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      18 3 A PRETTY DRESSING JACKET— In satin with tiny lace frills; tie in satin. Model by Marshal and Snelffrove.
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      COMPANIONSHIP.
      115 3  -  Jerome Willis.) 'By Everyone needs companions, and at least one real friend. Living too much on one's own, with only the company of one's thoughts, is unhealthy both for mind and body. Don't say you're bored with people, for It's only admitting you're an Impossible egotist yourself. Each man
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      FIND AN OLD MAP
      113 3 The collecting craze reaches most of us sooner or later In some guise or another. Perhaps the latest Idea Is to collect old maps, some cf which are valuable yet may be found in odd corners of all kinds of shops quite Inexpensively. To a collector,
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      A MARKETING GUIDE.
      785 4 Singapore Prices And Produce In Season. (Special to the Straits Times.) THIS market fist has beea specially compiled fur the Straits Times by a Singapore housewife and Rives last Tuesday's prices. Those prices are only approximate, but they will be useful as a geaeral gokie both for
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      NOVELTIES SEEN AT OLYMPIA.
      290 4 Bottles Don't Leak With A "Plop." (From Our London Staff.) Fleet Street, Apr. 3. An amusing gadget, called the Plop stopper, consists of a round rubber ball. Tint fits any bottle from an ink uottle to the larger milk sizes. It hangs on by suction and
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