The Straits Budget, 20 January 1927
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1927-01-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES IhSTAUUSHED EIGHTY YEARS.) No. SINGAPORE, THI.'RSDAY, JAM AItY 20. 1927 J J rlc*> 26 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7430 words
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Article316 1927-01-20 1 l*age F \ni;us .j The blood 3 a, or l»iplonme> and Living mds Y.unh and tin* \N orld i'-.ntiaiiaV. tioh! Indian Exchange 5 I ;>’.onal Notes <•'— .9-28 i.. China T-U p.ipien News Items •idlin' < cm- from Malaya K!;»o*i> in Singapore •p r.,v.n of I’ekan Submerged 7 v316 words
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Article2667 1927-01-20 1 'U Yv!k l l Y1/'T v 7 l in Kuala Wuntont T,'\t o T, Forbes now y M'-t:.! u *-M.S.R., and has left > W}( n/p iy to /-omc here. Mrs. ‘nil k 1 to European *'**mj. aia Lumpur during the Tlir Bi>ht>p of I.abuan and Sarawak2,667 words
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Article1057 1927-01-20 2 I Flood Comes Like a Huge Wall. Mempetch Disappears. An !in«ly intere-tinjr has Ih-cii -en* to the Malay M-* 'V a correspondent, in the course »t w t- »>«* From about tie* first day Janintry rumours have been p-r,ist-i.l m that the town of .M<-iitaka>i a-’ 1 11,057 words
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Article312 1927-01-20 2 F.M.S. Government’s Intentions. The Full Story Vet to He Written. <Fn>rn Par Own Corrio-pondent >. luiaia l.umpur. January 1*. larj*'!*!v attended meeting. under the hairman ship of the thief Secretary. the I,, ri r w. Peel. was held at the l“\vn Hall y, -t.-rday evening for the312 words
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Article110 1927-01-20 2 Straits Chinese Charged In Hong Kong. li'piiii Our Own C*« -rrt*s p« Hong Kong. January 17. A Strait' Chine *> was charged at the Magistracy, at the instance of the Singapore police. with criminal breach ot trust. He was found in possession of several thou-and dollars110 words
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Article236 1927-01-20 2 Salting in Mami Area Confirmed. Meeting of Shareholders to Ffc Called. Important news of the results o further borings on the Pontianak Cold Dredging' Concessions, Ltd., lias now ht*er, received hy the company’s oflice in Singapore. It will he remembered that early last month the result of boring236 words
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Article130 1927-01-20 2 Ten Wickets Victory Over All Burma. Dramatic Finish on Stroke Ot Time. (Special Cable to the Straits Tinu.O Calcutta. January 1 At Iianyoi n the M.C.C. defoaied A1 i’urma l>y ten wickets. Burma batted first and made 114. e’ winch McCarthy made Is and Murad "4 »ate130 words
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Article95 1927-01-20 2 Hitf Increase in Arrivals At Singapore. I he current issue of the Government Gazette gives the return of Chinese immigrants arriving at Singapore during the whole of last year as well as flu number of C hinese deck passengers whe left the Settlement for China in the part95 words
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Article46 1927-01-20 2 European Official Reported Drowned. We arc informed by a gentleman wkrecently arrived in Singapore l’roi Kelantnn that during the floods Mr. t S‘* '-cli. oil; -e assistant, constructi »n <L- "itment, l-.M.S. Rail wavs, is believed m o lost hi lift- at Kuala Pergau.46 words
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Article964 1927-01-20 3 Straits Times. January 13. K lk a ling with the flood situation in the most pressing: care at the ■I't is the alleviation of distress. In Kher column, Mr. W. Dunman emM the magnitude of the disaster ■T ln s befallen the country and the Kcquent need— Straits Times. January 13. - 964 words
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Article817 1927-01-20 3 ARMS OR DIPLOMACY —Straits Times, Januaty 14. As each day goes by, Chinese affaits bee me more and more inti iguing. For ome reasons it is to be regretted that Sir Miles Lumpson himself was unable to go to Hankow and there discuss the situation directly with the Nationalist Government.—Straits Times, Januaty 14. - 817 words
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Article950 1927-01-20 3 Straits Times, January L*i. A fortnight ago we had an article with the above heading in which we expressed the opinion that three hundred dollars a month was a fair commencing salary for a young unmarried man in thi country. The flood of correspondsnc< which theStraits Times, January L*i. - 950 words
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Article923 1927-01-20 4 j;‘ nal service to the world.—Straits 1 l imes, January 17. We elo not know whether the organisation known as the* League of Youtn is still in existence, hut if it ha-, none the* v ay of many other excellent hut vague* enterprises newspaper readers inj;‘ nal service to the world.—Straits1 l imes, January 17. - 923 words
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Article888 1927-01-20 4 such ventures.—Straits Times, January ib. We arc* afraid the bewildered shareI holders of Pontianak Gold Dredging Concessions, Ltd., will find n, consolation I 1,1 t,a hi test bombshell issued by the directors. It confirms the fears which have existed since early in December, vNhen the result of boringssuch ventures.—Straits Times, January ib. - 888 words
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Article947 1927-01-20 4 Strait.- Times, January 19. Should the rupee be fixed at u or at a ratio of Is. fid.? This question that vitally affects millions throughout India and BurrT indeed, the population of every c j vi country of the world, and Malaya contribute its views and criticism n)Strait.- Times, January 19. - 947 words
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Article263 1927-01-20 5 (Adventurous Pair Arrive At Singapore. Two American college graduates from Michigan State College arrived in Sinea- < v. Sunday aft*, rn on on an interesti* i .und-the-worbl adventure. Their m are Call H. Hothiinger (211) and K Uit It. r»wers (22). Arriving in Shanghai last July, the263 words
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Article122 1927-01-20 5 (*reat Reception at Kuala Lumpur. "in Our Own Correspondent). T* r |> uala Lumpur, January 14. and"\l r l p ta ry the IIon Mr Wf arco> o i 7 L e l ave an At Home Lilndi,n7 nmB honour of thc i v vo.!’ n -,w122 words
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Article1607 1927-01-20 5 [Straits Times, January 13-19.] To-day’s cabled message from Cape Town to the effect that the Indian delegati n is returning home with hopes practically fulfilled is news which will be welcomed throughout the Empire. The desirable result has been attained solely through negotiations having been conducted in a1,607 words
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Article794 1927-01-20 5 Chief Justice’s Statement At Assizes. Procedure to be Followed In Future. Delay in the production of witnesses for the defence, and the questions of procedure involved, were the subject of a statement made by the Chief Justice (Sir William Munson) when the Assize session was resumed yesterday.794 words
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Article500 1927-01-20 6 Big Assembling Plant For Batavia. Prompt Closure to Katonjf Controversy. Tin* tion of whether (jenerul Mot j tin* lug American automobile orpoi at ion, should be allowed to convert the R.ci.ir Trading Company's site at Kaloiig, .Singapore, into a central motor s hiiag plant for their retail500 words
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Article117 1927-01-20 6 Chinese Robs Fellow Hospital Patient. (I* r °ni Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 12. At the Assizes Lim Kali Song and Toh ,a 1 w (>n f, narwiMl with causing hurt Ian r l it I’oh and robbing him. Tl complainant entered hospital to be ounMl of the117 words
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Article16 1927-01-20 6 (1'iom Our Own Correspondcnl). I’enang, January 1 1 -I' -.1,'ll, 1 l w:,16 words
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Article325 1927-01-20 6 Extraordinary Affair At Singapore. I Jody Lett for Four Days On Open Space. An extraordinary affair is at pres-, nt being investigated by the Singapore police, one of the outstanding features ol it being the fact that the body ot n murdered man was allowed to remain oi325 words
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Article451 1927-01-20 6 Natives Prospering No Increase in Crime. Reporting for M2o, the Resident for lie Inter; ir, Rrili-h North Romeo, states i hat in spite of the increased number of ases in Sessions, it cannot be said that crime gcaerady is on the increase. One ease referred to451 words
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Article611 1927-01-20 6 Motor Dealer Sues Hotel Manager. 0 jr Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes A case came up for hearing before the c hief Justice (Sir Henry Gompertsz) in which Yuen Company, a tirm of motoi dealers anti repairers, sued Mr. Samuel T. iirown, Manager of the Empire Hotel, Kuala611 words
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Article124 1927-01-20 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 12. No less than 102 Municipal summonses were disposed of in the Police Court, the fines inflicted aggregating $550. Hamid bin Mydin and Saibu Hamid bin I arker were sentenced to 10 strokes of n i«iiian ami three months’ rigorous imprisonment124 words
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Article329 1927-01-20 6 Holed in Singapore Strait. Freighter Arrives with Heaw List. The British freighter R, )ya j arrived in the roads on January r f* 8 by the head and with a heavy pi V‘ starboard, having struck a reef i n V J outer Singapore strait an hour329 words
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Article229 1927-01-20 6 (uses Fixed for Hearing This Month. The following is the list of cast-.' to le heard in the Supreme Court, Singapore during January The Timber and Produce Co., Ltd., v. Cj on Soo Kee. A. S. P. S. Karupen Chetty v. A. M. i.mynappa Chettiar and another. Chan229 words
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Article96 1927-01-20 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January Id. dhe formal opening of the rest room Penang Y.M.C.A. took place n H ednesday. The Rev. Keppel GarniH opened the service with prayer and <h‘ dun ted the room. Mr. Justice Brown, in declaring romn open, said it was gratifying j,96 words
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Article11214 1927-01-20 7 I;tt r ;-:i«l Rugby Radio Services. 1 Flight of Missionary Refugees. HANKOW AGITATORS ACTIVE. L it jsh Cabinet Considers The Position. I ir, ;it r n«l Rugby Radio Services.] I Shanghai, January 12. I Mi-iomir\ refutrees arriving from Ifi'ral an<l western China all tell the Ere 'aleI;tt r ;-:i«l Rugby Radio Services. 1 - 11,214 words
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Article260 1927-01-20 11 H.iim tor |);:nuii»es. Wanes And Al!o\*;»Rte Iphcld. T n ,v °"*rt «»n Saturday, j i»turned his judgment t'*r Wiui'.s living expenses. a_c' t*»;• libel, hi ought by a r :!!u s V “Winst throe defendants. l 'I i.ant was I.i Kian Yu an .1 :,|;in V* rhari260 words
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Article66 1927-01-20 11 [lto* Sti-nits Time* i* net responsible fer ne opinions uf it* cui respondent*. Correipor.Jvrit* *r.uuld bear ia blind that letter* mist be short and to tie point. Long rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly rut down. Cor respondents must enclose their names, not necessarily for publication66 words
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Article291 1927-01-20 11 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir,-- A Memorandum, which constitutes the official topic to the criticisms ia my letter dated November MO, ll>2<i, ha* appeared in the Press. It states that my letito* contains several inaccuracies." 1'hese ‘‘inaccuracies’' a re the creations of an291 words
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Article250 1927-01-20 11 T<> the Kditor of the Strait- Times. Sir.—Me in hers of the Straits Settlement (Singapore Assi*ciation yi*stertlay H-etivo'l a report of a committee meeting recently held durint; which matter appears to have been \ery fully discussed and the fact that the committee \< tod more or250 words
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Article246 1927-01-20 11 To the Editor of -tile Straits Time**. Sir, It has always l» en the custom amongst apprentices in a certain enyitmerin*r concern in Singapore that whenever new hand was taken in, a ceremony was jfiven him, in otlu»r words, lie was christened by the older hands (all <d246 words
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Article198 1927-01-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—ln view of inquiries received from people desirous of taking their dogs with them to the United Kingdom when going on leave or retiring from this country, I have the honour to inform you that 1 am advised by the198 words
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Article290 1927-01-20 11 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir. Headinir last night’s leading article in your valuable paper, expressing a i-ertain foeliiur of admiration for the proclamation issued by the Shanghai .Municipal Council, probably to some extent they have overstepped their authority. But I am inclined to think290 words
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Article1239 1927-01-20 11 'I’o the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. I t\e! intensely gratified and pleased with your loader under the above heading in your issue of the loth and I consider it very sporting <>f you to have corrected the wrong impression your initial leafier, introducing this1,239 words
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Article181 1927-01-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. -The other day f went to a cinema theatre where one of the min u* picture"V i H oi 1 H, w t M Traveloifue cntitled Old Malacca. The pictim did contain a few “shots” of Malacca hut to181 words
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Article774 1927-01-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Adverting to my letter uppearin in your daily of tin 12th inst., I shall la” obliged it you kindly publish this letter, under'the almve heading, m your daily for the g >od of tii<* general public, specially those inte.e774 words
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Article474 1927-01-20 12 European Cashier Sent To Prison. (From Our Owr. Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. January Id. Tin* first Selangor :;-<i/.c- for thi.year opened in the Supreme Court tlc.morniug before .Mr. Justice Farm Muuhy. There are niti ca- on the a'andar.* The first case taken win that in which J. T. Newton474 words
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Article1399 1927-01-20 12 First Train Passes Over Kama VI Bridge. (From <>.»■ <>u'i Correspondent*. Kang! k. .January I To morrow t King I* a*** a t!u- Ninth, v.nil'll v. :ll la- P him ttie Capital t’<>i Moony hve K> |j t.i he accompanied by th Q Uta n Hie object1,399 words
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Article161 1927-01-20 12 Action taken at a meeting of committee No. f> lieKl on January 12 included the following Decided that officers specially engaged lor the Johore water scheme may h* allowed to take any unexpired portion ot the leave to which they are entitled o' the termination of their agreements.161 words
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Article1084 1927-01-20 13 Expedition Back At Singapore. S,0C0 SPECIMENS. scan Explorers Amon* pygmy Tribes. >H>nrt rating 2«* int0 th i H t ,h Non- Guinea, and spend"nth* in that country, three of T 0 1 in previously unknown t ’iw me:v.l,er» of the Stirling hark at Singapore 1th1,084 words
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Article327 1927-01-20 13 ‘Trolley P-uscs to he Extended In March. he manager of the Singapore train* ways told our representative in an inter* vi \v on January 1J of the progress made *he transformation f the system. AlI though to the general public the progress may have seemed slow it is327 words
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Article787 1927-01-20 13 Statement of Development Up to Date. We have received from the Secretary (if the Perak River Hydro-Electric Povvei Company Limited the following The Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Co., Ltd., was formed at the end of July of iast year, and the whole of the Capital, 4)3,100,000, has now787 words
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Article604 1927-01-20 13 The Visit of the Bishop Of London. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, January 12. Malacca was honoured by having as a visitor on Tuesday, the Bishop of London, who was accompanied by the Bishop of Singapore, and we only regretted that his stay was not a longer604 words
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Article43 1927-01-20 13 (Aneta’s Service*.) Batavia, January 1;1, Berlin: It is reported from Baghdad that unrest has occurred following a conflict on army increase between tin* Prime? Minister Alaskan and Parliament. Alaskan threatens to dissolve Parliament. Pistil riant es are 1' a red.(Aneta’s Service*.) - 43 words
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Article382 1927-01-20 14 Opening of Relief Fund In Singapore. Hong Kong Hank Cooperates. To the* Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The gravity of the position throughout the F'.M.S. caused by the Hoods does not seem to be fully rccognis«<1 down here. Communication with some parts is still interrupted, but382 words
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Article204 1927-01-20 14 ’File fol'owing subscriptions received l>v the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank for the F.M.S. Floods Relief Fund, Singapoit*. oie acknowledged Tho Hon, Mr. Hayes Marriott g :k.\ >>. Denniun ''rjm Press, Ltd. a 00 and Go. ]00 Bis l)at r,(j J. I. M. Na gal ingam 05 Anglo-French204 words
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Article59 1927-01-20 14 The directors of the Du!f Development Co. have cabled to Mr. J. I). Hull, Secretary to the High Commissioner, ollering the sum of $2. r >,000 for the Kclantan Flood Relief Fund, and state that they ore prepared to give more if necessary. Mr. Hall has59 words
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Article113 1927-01-20 14 The railway station and rest house at Kuala Krau disappeared in the Moods. A lady visitor to Singapore informed us on Monday that conditions there are terrible, the sufferings of the natives since the falling of the Moods being intensified by an outbreak of dysentery. apt. E.113 words
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Article779 1927-01-20 14 J.C.I). writes from Cambang as follows It is only now the weather has cleared that it becomes possible to realise some of th** damage caused I y the monsoon of ll»2fl-7. One lubber estate manager corded 20.7 inches in 24 hours, and a total of779 words
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Article191 1927-01-20 14 Conviction of Singapore Chinese Quashed. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent, writing n Friday, -ays —In the Supremo curt thi* morning the Chief Justice iSir Henry Gompcrtsz) heard a criminal from the Kuala Lumpur police •ourt in which two young English-speak-ing Chinese from Singapore were concod }*.n.| lined $500 each191 words
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Article37 1927-01-20 14 (Ancta’s Service.) Batavia, January 19. Bandoeng Trials of men arrested foi the murders at Xagrek during the rebellion resulted in two being sentenced tc death, one to life imprisonment and one to fifteen years.(Ancta’s Service.) - 37 words
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Article944 1927-01-20 14 Mr. T. M. Haslett’s Address At Singapore. Unrest and Idealism in The Universities. Mr. T. M. Haslett, one of the travtllinsecretaries of the World Student chi> tian Federation, gave a very interestin'’ address at Wesley Church, Singapcie on Sunday evening. Mr. Haslett said that he would like biing944 words
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Advertisement188 1927-01-20 14 PROPERTY SALE. The following Singapore properti?$ were sold by auction at the saleroom of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., 30 Chulia Street, on the 12th inst. Freehold lands at, 'lanjong Katong area 13,650 sq. ft., bought by Mrs F. Fernandez at 40 cents per sq. ft. $4,728.50; 6,427 sq. It.,188 words
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Article, Illustration94 1927-01-20 15 iVI „j K.rilla Estate, belonging to the Duff Development Co.. 55 miles from Kota Bharu. where in places the water was 65 feet above normal river level. Coolies paddling through Keiilla Estate rescuing buffaloes from drowning. The manager’s bungalow on kerilla Estate Another view of thePhotos, hv U’ /•-' I'enMchmv - 94 words
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Article, Illustration38 1927-01-20 16 i< v' I r:iin IJn'.N'tcr |{m;k!, Ipoh A Kur.»|)tan's liinualii.v, at Ipoh. .Ia\;i Si root, Kuala Lumpur. In iht i old town. Kuala I.umpur. lal,m lf j‘ !h »"<■ ">*• Pad .im.. Kra!a l.un „„r.38 words
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Article, Illustration27 1927-01-20 16 t*'! i in .*> in it I «i1 1 l* Serai ill*i«r«» •ii*# i K r '"'“Kf «ftir heu%y ram, on Now Yoar’s Day.27 words
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Article, Illustration33 1927-01-20 17 The Po.il Office. I’ekan Ki :ht feel of wa'.er in front of the District Officer’s Itunftilow SwllK> in the principal thoroughfare in I’ekan Photos, by H”. Suori/fc]Photos, by H”. Suori/fc] - 33 words
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Article, Illustration20 1927-01-20 17 Start ot the Tub Race. Narrow mis*, on the (ireasy Role. Photos. h\ l.iin Thiong Toon.Photos. h\ l.iin Thiong Toon. - 20 words
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Article, Illustration32 1927-01-20 17 1,K lv c 0 > Photo hy U* T. I a t Uun Aunt uml Mrs. IV t at thi* Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Photo hy U* 7 I.ciPhoto hy U* 7 . I.ci\ - 32 words
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Article, Illustration13 1927-01-20 17 I puli Shimming ('lull pool. Photo. by M X I'uiiuuuUr,Photo. by M X I'uiiuuuUr, - 13 words
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Article, Illustration61 1927-01-20 18 ■Several hundred people attended a most successful New Year's Iv.e bailee at the Adel phi Hotel. Singapore. Ui,h numerous picturesque costumes many of which were quite original the scene in the hall room, "ith the elaborate Christmas decorations still remaining and the variegated lighting arrangements,61 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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Article852 1927-01-20 19 [REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Activity Against United States. Mr. Kellogg’s Remarkable Document. [REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 12. i T]jp Cabinet met this morn- "“i’' U Uk.l that Dr. Wellington Koo il'uM remai.. I’rime Minister and Mims- Foreign All airs. < U, Tlu Oil'inct also decided[REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] - 852 words
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Article281 1927-01-20 19 Major-General van Straubenzee Appointed. London, January 12. The War Office announces the appointment of Major-General C. C. van Straubenzee, C.B., C.M.G., R.A., as General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya, vice Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser, K.C.B. Major-General Casimir Cartwright van Straubenzee, C.B., C.M.G., was on November 11,281 words
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Article103 1927-01-20 19 Scientific Research in British Honduras. Rugby, January 13. Sir F. Kenyon, director of the British Museum, has issued an appeal for contributions to a fund for the exploration if the remains of the early Maya civilisation in British Honduras. The appeal states that the site of T103 words
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Article1250 1927-01-20 19 Friendly Chinese Relations Desired. Support of the British Memorandum. London, January 14. Brussels On receiving the British memorandum on China the Belgian Gov- 1 einrnent immediately expressed their sympathy with the sentiments of it, particularly with regard to the legitimacy of the national aspirations of China and the1,250 words
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Article25 1927-01-20 19 London, January 14. Now York The act r Arnold Daly was burned to death when trapped in a ftre in a flat.25 words
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Article536 1927-01-20 20 Effect of Last Year’s Labour Troubles. Decrease of Over £121,000,000 In Exports. London, January 12. 'i ho Hoard of Tradi* returns show that it. 1 ports in Pcrernl>er were !£11.‘{,.312,0hl) ml exports £4t>,707,000, an inereas of Is 0)0 and a derrens<* of c.3,.3:70,000 respective!/ compared wi*h XovemlaT.536 words
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Article86 1927-01-20 20 Ruffl>y, January 12. I he latest weekly unemployment ro1l,r»> discloses an increase of 144,000 in t 'ie number out oi work, and although tliia is tracealde to the Christmas holi,!s, .it generally agreed that the re- action of unemployment has been less Japi'l sisir*c* tile collapse of86 words
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Article37 1927-01-20 20 Rugby, January 12. 'll.'* Westminster (lazotP* states that V”. Mai: bar, who is a hollow of the *'d Photographic So iety, has, after fouCe n years cxporimonUl work, ina ia 1 1! i nflammable cinematograph37 words
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Article668 1927-01-20 20 Japanese Minisicr Lud'jes Protest. Shanghai, January 13. ]> l !j I; p Tim e mandates issued ini- u j m jicr cent. surtax on ordinary ‘..’orj with a further ii\e percent., on .usuries from February 1, 1 J h» v d elarc taritf autonomy from January 1, 1020,668 words
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Article345 1927-01-20 20 I Further Neutral Zones Established. Land m, January 12. Managua The United States Nava’ i forces worked their way 00 miies up tru seondido River for the purpose of establishing a neutral zone in the ir.lemr. Another neutral zone has been prepares at the mouth of the Wav.a345 words
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Article83 1927-01-20 20 Curtius Fails to Form Cabinet. London, January 11. Fieri in Gu: tim*, Minister of Economics in the la t Cabinet, hu> notified i'r sideni Vt»n Hindenburg of i<; failure -o lV'Vm a Cabinet owing to the Centrist seeing tacir way clear to cooperate 111 11 government with the83 words
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Article125 1927-01-20 20 Monkeyville Again. London, January 10. > NrW .y° rk The notable trial of -iVf.'h’ u u *n «)ohn Scopes was fined MUO and costs for teaching evolution in a .oushville high school, is recalled by tne appeal against the decision of th* 3 jtipreme Court at Nashville, which, while finding,125 words
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Article28 1927-01-20 20 l aris, January 10. 1’n'Mh Treasury receipts from all svnvys m LUO totalled Fr. <.T17.000.000 sl.nwi’«r increase of Fr. t'.iis',* O 'O oof over lluln.28 words
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Article366 1927-01-20 20 Three Important Bills Gazetted. Establishment of the Gold Standard. London, January IT. New Delhi The Government of J n ,i u have gazetted three important billembodying the Ililton Young Current Commission’s recommendations. The tirst is a bill aiming at the immediate stabilisation of the rupee i.. relation to366 words
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Article159 1927-01-20 20 Training in Strategy on Broad Lines. Rugby, January IT. There assembled for the first time today the new College of Defence set init the instigation of the committee ot imperial Defeat e. 1 he object of th.c formation of the ••oil—r<> is to train officers and civilian159 words
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Article62 1927-01-20 20 Rugby, January lb Admiral Sir Roger Keys, commanding the British Mediterranean Fleet, which is now visiting Greek waters, was officio 1ly welcomed on board his flagship Wnrspite on arrival at Phaleron yesterday. representative of the Greek Foreign Office attended to welcome Mr. Winston f burchill, who, in62 words
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Article58 1927-01-20 20 Rugby, January 1"* The death is announced of Sir John Scott Keltic, at the age of S’0. He was for many years secretary the Royal Geographical Society. To bon ias been largely due the great dove 1 mont of geography as n scientific which it has been58 words
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Article549 1927-01-20 21 Catholic Bishop to Be Deported. London. January 12. Two of the arrested ,'iJ prclatw have been reFenian ,1L 1 li' i't'il. f Tabasco, who was order- tjk- 1 U- I a ret service ofluers are the paper, an., reMayor and the p 'uav were among those killed in549 words
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Article43 1927-01-20 21 0,|, London. January 12. L -quor* -'wr* in Government •cV* 1 liquor 1 *r h b,t,un aut Borises* twhere last v. u r:ty, 4 <n nnti-prohibi-v x a v purchaser? ‘draw- L licence which 1 )'Ji <4 Q fl'43 words
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Article369 1927-01-20 21 Ship to Ship Experiments In The Arctic. Kugb.v, January 13. The Postmaster-General announces that the trans-Atlantic telephone service will be extended to all places in the state of New York from Saturday next. Rugby, January 14. The transmission of the human voice from one merchant ship to another369 words
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Article145 1927-01-20 21 Trade Union Congress’s Report. London, January 11. The report of the council of tlu* Trade Union Congie-s f -r the long deferred “inquest” on the general stiike in thi* shape of a special conference of executive- of affiliated unions on the 20th inst. was issued to the145 words
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Article81 1927-01-20 21 London, January 12. Berlin Ostensibly shaving soap, boot polish, varnish, etc., goods handled by a gang of international dealers with excellent bank references, working throughout Europe and the Far East, were discovered to be narcotics. Efforts by the Eerlin criminal police during the past month have succeeded81 words
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Article41 1927-01-20 21 London. January 13. Amsterdam The general council of the International Federation of Trade Unions rejected the British proposals to •’onvene an unconditional conference representing the Amsterdam and Moscow federations to aim at uniting the world trade union movement.41 words
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Article228 1927-01-20 21 Question of Increasing Gun Elevation. London, January 15. N \v York Mr. A. Li. Houghton is to sail fov Britain and is expected to discuss with the British Government the question of elevating the guns of American battleships so as to ho on an equality with228 words
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Article118 1927-01-20 21 Attacks in All Countries Not Severe. Rugby, January 12. The first of the special bulletins regarding the European inl’.uenza epidemic being issued by the health section of the League of Nation- is reassuring. R ports from Belgium. Czeeho-Slovn-ki.i. Denmaik, France, Germany, Great Britain ami Ireland, Italy, the118 words
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Article103 1927-01-20 21 Friendly Conversations At Foreign Office. London, January 13. Rome Mr. Winston Churchill and Signor Mussolini conferred at the Foreign Office for an hour. The Ambassador was present during the first half an hour, after which they "had complete privacy. They parted on very friendly terms. The103 words
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Article135 1927-01-20 21 London, January 10. Warsaw Three deputies, belonging to the White or Russian Peasant Party, have been arrested in connection with the recent discovery of plots all over Poland against the State. The arrests were carried out without the usual Diet authorisation raising Parliamentary immunity, as, it is135 words
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Article213 1927-01-20 21 Labour Suggestion Of Economic Council. A Permanent National Body Advised. Rugby, January 12. Speaking last flight at Falkirk, Mr. Arthur Henderson, Home Secretary in the late Labour Government, dealt with the question of industrial peace. He suggested that the Prime Minister should convene a conference of represent; live213 words
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Article175 1927-01-20 21 Delegation Well Satisfied With Results. London, January 12. ape Town Indians at Cape Town bade farewell to the Indian delegation, which has been discussing the question of Indians in South Africa, at a social function at the City Hall. Mr. Sastri, in an address, stated that,175 words
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Article130 1927-01-20 21 Effect of the Situation In China. London, January 14. The annual report of the China am? h ar Last section < f the Manchester Chamber of Commerce says the fact that Lancashire’s exports of cotton piecegoods to China have shrunk in the last two years to far130 words
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Article90 1927-01-20 21 Rugby, January 11 The Liberal party has decided to invite Sir Herbert Samuel to become its candidate at the forthcoming by-election in the Stourbridge division of Worcestershire. In the event of success Sir Herbert will thn" return to domestic politics. As is known, he occupied high offices90 words
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Article460 1927-01-20 22 “Patience and Toleration’’ Regarding China. No Clash with Russia In Manchuria. Shanghai, January IS. Tokio The Itid r< assembled tin morning. The J*rimc Minister ami tin* foreign Atinist«♦ r in their opening -pecehc.-* drew .special attention to the Chinese situation. Neither intimated any change in Japan 1460 words
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Article79 1927-01-20 22 Kujrl'.v, January IT. A Kiition cl tin* Kmpirc Parliamentary Association will leave London to-morrow for Malta, in response to the invitation of the branch of the associatinn there. I ravelling by train to >\i ifiise, the members will proceed thence 1° ,,H in the Hritish warship bryony.79 words
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Article79 1927-01-20 22 Paris, January l.T. 'I he I* fetich Naval aviators Lieutenant Bernard and Warrant Oflieer liouraull arrived yesterday in Paris by LJO li.p. seaplane, com ini' hark from a flijrlit t Maiiupa* ear. I h'* out and home journey of 000 kil metier occupied L! *hours of tlyiu79 words
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Article198 1927-01-20 22 Co-Respondent Mho Lived In Penang. l.ondon, January 14. di-.or c case in which the 1'iesideiit. |.,,rd d rrivale, -aid a con. is statement I fad sli *itld he given and the deter„f publicity was applicable, en.n- ,r *1 a I -to ion hj, Mi'. <’iiri-ial.el Nora ;Vi!|i198 words
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Article81 1927-01-20 22 Impossible Without (lovernmeiit Subsidy. I.eiulon. January 12. Washington Ihe baited States Shipping Hoard lias reported to the Senate that private operation of the American merchant marine will lie ituI HISS ihle without a <lovernnunt subsidy. This finding is based on the testimony ol husiness interests taken81 words
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Article69 1927-01-20 22 ;“Ma M Ferguson's Passion For Pardoning. I.ondon. January 12. San Antonio As the only known means **f stemming the flood of pardons u nit'll tin* w -man governo:* <*f Texas, “Ma" Fergu **n. i- issuing, the trial of all erimiiui! eases i- suspended for a week until69 words
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Article79 1927-01-20 22 Rugby, January 1 I. *Dlicial tests by the Rritish Post Office Letv>e. ii th.* short wave Ream wireless stations :n f.ngland and Australia liegan :**-da\. for seven hours daily for a week I.i g* 1 1 telegraphic communication by *•<•:»in will be conducted over a distance >d79 words
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Article51 1927-01-20 22 Kuyby, January 12. A scheme oml racing the preservation «d the fifteenth century Clopton Bridye ai Stratford-on-Avon and tin* erectu>n on a new site of a Shakespeare Memorial Theatre to replace the one destroyed by lire last year is under tin* consideration of the Koyal Institute of British51 words
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Article56 1927-01-20 22 Batavia, January 12. Moscow: Reviewing, the Chinese situation, Rothenstein, a member of the Soviet toreiyn commissariat, stated that mn -V "dicers arc attached to the out h h ina arm ies. I wenty-two representatives of the < hmese southern army are now in o|. >iw put56 words
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Article72 1927-01-20 22 l-ond' H, January PI. v ll V V;i ’Fh" Lnited States Charge 1 f V' I a bus sent a letter to to the effect that States is shortly forwardiny ;U ooservatmns on the report of the ‘T!" ,u disarmament. rTiSV'r iV rvv ,rAfTai72 words
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Article135 1927-01-20 22 Findings at the Coroner s Inquest. London, January 12. Montreal As a result of the cinema disaster the cit> authorities have ordered that all theatres presenting stage Natures of any kind must be equipped with the same lire prevention aids as legitimate house*, including automat it piinkier.- and135 words
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Article96 1927-01-20 22 Death of Sir Alfred Haslam In London. Rugby, January Id. Si/ Alfred lias Ian <*nt» of the best known nu*n in tlu Midlands, has die.! suddenly in I- jv.ion. lie was founder i' tlie well-known i ngincering linn at Derby bearing his name. He introduced the patent96 words
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Article91 1927-01-20 22 Another Narrow Escape In New York. London. January IT. New oi k A clockwork bomb exploded in the doorway of the Italian Consulate. The whole neighbourhood was shaken and windows were smashed. No casualties oe urred. The police, who arrested a man charged with complicity in91 words
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Article96 1927-01-20 22 Paris, January 12. M. Lecomtc*, French Consul at Hankow, has been promoted to be Officer of the Legion of Honour. M. 1’ibet, a Shanghai merchant. ami M. Blondcau. Chancellor at Hankow, arc made Chevaliers of the Order. Paris, January Id. The following have been appointed <96 words
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Article79 1927-01-20 22 London. January 17. ,K *th the thermometer i\- be.ow zero, the coldest weather for years was experienced here and in other parts of the Pastern states when a blizzard, which previously had buried hieago and other cities in the Middle *e? t and North West under huge snowdrifts,79 words
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Article36 1927-01-20 22 Batavia, January 14. T,a Ifcdgrude I’olitica states I 1 1 ,ni ar .v preparations are i 'K .•ding in Alhania. h-it'•m*iv h i' r f M General Staff Lent 1, un »'»‘erial has36 words
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Article25 1927-01-20 22 London, January 15. MarseiBes The Chinese Bishops who ha\e been visitin'* 1 Franco |,.ft r r'U0.1 ljuani the Perthes. Kft for Ch,,,a25 words
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Article185 1927-01-20 22 Kcport of the Back Bav Committee. London, January 17 Delhi The Bombay Back Bay ruia. mat ion committee have reported the.r opinion that Sir (Jeorge Buchanan coin, mitted a grave error of judgment regardl mg the order for u dredger. The report SH.Vs that Lord 1.. e\-(iovernor of185 words
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Article127 1927-01-20 22 Negligible Value of Tientsin Concession. Shanghai. January IS. lVking: Regarding the Belgian offer to hand over the Tientsin concession, :t is interesting to note that the Chir.a Via? Book for 1P2B gives the population of it as Foreigners, nil Chinese, 2, doe. The territory is thus infinitesimal, and127 words
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Article74 1927-01-20 22 Petition of Charlie Chaplin's Wife. London, January IS. L*;s Ange les The conjugal difference* m the lioust hold of tlu* film star Charlie t haplin arc freely ventilated in the newspapers in connection with the petition for divorce by Chaplin’s wife*. I.ita (iir;.. I he74 words
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Article57 1927-01-20 22 Rugby, January IT. A fund of i 10.000 to enable young mem and women lx*tween the ages of 20 ami do to go abroad to study industrial, social or edueational conditions of interest to cooperative or labour movements is pc vided by the will of Sir Arthur P.vke57 words
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Article46 1927-01-20 22 London, January IT lampico, Mexico: A spark from th* 1 crashing together of two steel girders bedng removed caused an explosion -n a gasolene- tank in the* British steamer Essex Isles, Thirty-seven longshoremen were kill*” and the ship was set on fire*.46 words
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Article48 1927-01-20 22 London, January 1 ’>• H is understood that the Shell and the Royal !Hitch group are arranging f r issue of £25,01*0.000 worth of 4 1 a !’f nt. fit teen-year gold bonds oi Bataal-che Petroleum Maatschappij a \ew York, thr ugh Dillon, Read «*'4 Company.48 words
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Article38 1927-01-20 22 London, January IT Washington Admiral Latimer t noti!i«*<l the Side Department that ho withdrawn from Laceiba, Honduras, t- warship sent there la t month fur 1 protection e*f f*. inters, as it it> no lonr rrequired.38 words
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Article142 1927-01-20 23 Xced of Remodelling 1 Regulations. Rugby, January 18. I „l, n Chamber of Commerce has I i H V i k-iiiaiid that the international .nference should be remodelled I' --‘V’t f I ion. originally intended h IVnis when long distance y l in its infancy |S, t «*e142 words
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Article223 1927-01-20 23 I Opening of India’s I Parliament. B Rugby, January 1». i :o opening by the Viceroy of It Par ktmetit buildings in New v ;e t hu e to-morrow. I I \v building* 5 will have a Chamber I, a Count-ii of State and a B< ive223 words
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Article35 1927-01-20 23 u t January 18. by the has invented a method transmission, u.y. V .J I as a i'ifftHiiean* j, >< telj'(trophy, and I'cnui.! r !1 “W With arrl V’«- l 110 Possioility am! money.35 words
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Article44 1927-01-20 23 I-ondon, Januarv ;8. r l'ublish.,1 ,ill f rnmcnt of India b tho main |ir „t the Tariff Board, f'r s ..,U n of the steel indua,i P ■■!•*-'C ft??: *h°j!*hliw bounties l: ’ip'mt d u tj es "‘“utmu changes in44 words
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Article28 1927-01-20 23 ;i• r rj,, n<lnn. January Id. *-f 7he%J?“, wp hn Presented i>: Jhdati,-H S Sl h ol of Ini(mv r t.v. ,ons the John Hopkins28 words
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Article98 1927-01-20 23 Cost of Living Reduction In Britain. Rugby, January 18. The full in price cf domestic coal, following the return to work of the miners in Britain, is reflected in the reiuction of the cost of living during Decomber. At January’ 1, it was approximately’ 75 per cent, above98 words
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Article50 1927-01-20 23 London, January 17. Geneva At the opening of the League of Nations Opium Commission’s ninth session, Sir John Campbell, India, wa: elected president. Italy was represented for the first time on the commission by Sign a avuzzoni. The proceedings are being watched by a United States observer.50 words
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Article54 1927-01-20 23 London, January 18. »w V. rh: A sec >nd nan has been •n <ud in connection with the bomb pl«. ion. Both the arrested men are abaters. One is alleged to assert that the In.rb was thrown as a protest against Signor Mussolini’s attitude t -wards54 words
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Article41 1927-01-20 23 Shanghai, January 18. Pi king: It is understood that the JnsptA u r-Cb*:ioral of Customs has order<i i.r mi: sinners not tu collect surtaxes. Mi*. Mm-?! array, the United States .Minister, is leaving for Washington this evening via Korea.41 words
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Article44 1927-01-20 23 London, January ISv Tli Unit d States favourable trade ah:nee last year amounted t<> .”*7B million liars. Exports were 4.810 millions. im. rts 4.452 millions. Imports wore -00 millions above the previous year, in. exports were 100 millions lower.44 words
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Article36 1927-01-20 23 Batavia, January 19. Beilin The Egyptian Government arc naidering despatching delegates to Arabia to mediate between the Kings of Itedjaz Yemen, who are preparing war which would u*aet on the whole Moharnedan world.36 words
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Article43 1927-01-20 23 London, January 18. A final dividend of nine per cent., plus a oom\s i t is. mi. rii tut ordinary s i.:rcs is announced by the Imperial To’acco ompany, making a total dividend for Gie year cf 21 per cent.43 words
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Article32 1927-01-20 23 r.imby, January 18. J'ir i>amue] Hoare, the Air Minister, "ho ?s new making an aerial tour of t Ncrtli-West frontier of India, nrrivoo at Peshawar to-day from Lahore.32 words
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Article30 1927-01-20 23 London, January IS. Washington: Tho text of the Peru-*’-in note to Mr. Kellogg is published and confirms that Peru rejected the American proposal to settle the Tacna-Arica dispute.30 words
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Article111 1927-01-20 23 Shanghai, January 10. Toxic A sharp earthquake occurred •vbtvrdav morning. No material damage was done, and there were no casualties. The marriage, celebrated in the reform s. 1 yit*. of Miss (Jlory Low. second daughter fttid Mrs. Low Kwa\t Song, and Mr. ivoh Soot Pah, fourth son111 words
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Article536 1927-01-20 23 (Aneta’s Service.) Government Determined To Quell Rising. i (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, January 8. Supplementing previous reports regarding the revolt on Sumatra’s west coast, t is stated that on the morning of the' Ah inst., the troops in the district of' Siloengkang carried out a vigorous 1 offensive.(Aneta’s Service.) - 536 words
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Article227 1927-01-20 23 The master of the steamer Sandvikoii maintains that he has got the fastest ioiP, in the Pangkok-Singapore run. A ival claimant may by thy Straits Steamship Co.’s vessel Katong which re- enr y made the trip in heavy weather hi four days and eight hours against the227 words
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Article206 1927-01-20 23 Report Officially Confirmed At Singapore. $300,000 Flood Damage At Kuala Krai. Official confirmation of the fire at Kota Eharu has now been received from the Acting British Adviser, Keiantan. The fire, which arose from an accident to a lamp, started at 9..' 10 p.m. on January 13.206 words
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Article164 1927-01-20 23 (Aneta’s Service.) Trouble in Tangier Zone. (Aneta’s Service.) Berlin, January 10. It is reported from Tetuan that extensive military preparations are being made in the Spanish Tangier zone. Bridges have been blown up and heavy artillery is moving. It is understood that rebellion is simmering. The Spanish(Aneta’s Service.) - 164 words
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Article183 1927-01-20 23 Kinta Mine.—Dec. 89.00 piculs tribute "00.10 piculs. I Phin Soon Tin first half of January Output. 110 piculs. 'the following telegram has boon receive,! from the Manager of the Takuapa v “li Th» Dredging N.L.—First half January, output 270 piculs. 24", hours worked, 50.000 cubic yards treated. Iiurdi183 words
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Article1362 1927-01-20 24 John Sands Wins Sweep Event. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 13. The re was an excellent attendance at the race to-day, and some interestin'; racing was seen. John Sands won the race on which the l>iir sweep was drawn. There was a dead heat between Melina1,362 words
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Article143 1927-01-20 24 Presentations to Mr. D. A. M. Brown. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 13. At the Penang Turf Club dinner at he E. and O. Hotel last night the occa'ion was taken to present Mr. D. A.*M. Brown, who is retiring from the post of •fficial handicapper to143 words
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Article52 1927-01-20 24 The Kathleen Trophy. The third and last race for the Kathleen trophy was sailed at R.S.Y.C. <>n Sunday. Gertrude was the winner of the award with 20 points out of a possible 24. After the racing the trophy was presented by Mrs. K. G Lundon to Dr. Hoops amidst52 words
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Article135 1927-01-20 24 Sir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M.G., or. December 17, presided over three tin meetings, erne being the statutory meeting >t Southern Malaya Tin Dredging, Ltd. th»* Malayan Tin Dredging meeting he said he felt, considering the greater offi■irney which should he forthcoming since their remaining three dredges were135 words
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Article548 1927-01-20 24 Falkiner in Fine Scot-in? Form. Claude Falkiner was in brilliant f orm an exhibition match at the Singapore Club on Friday afternoon. Playing 1,000 up against Lieut.-C 1 J. H. Tyte, who was conceded GOO, professional made 800 under the ho His best breaks were 211, 20K and 133548 words
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Article75 1927-01-20 24 [Reuter Telegram.] Britain and the American Championships. [Reuter Telegram.] Lond n, January 1The year’s event in golfing history be an organised British attack n American championships. j< The newspaper Goif Illustrate raising u national fund of at t'r.a n to finance the tour of n t le f5S[Reuter Telegram.] - 75 words
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Article1878 1927-01-20 25 r r Case of Attempted Murder by Shooting. f the Chief Justice (Sir William l in the Supreme (ourt on Bun- 1,1 chiiiiw. imim'rf Lini (liaised with attempting hr£.x gsa A .i^« P'| Whitley, through i!1 1 ,k. ,a.»e for the C rown was conlliiK’v'- j l0 Solicitor-General1,878 words
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Article85 1927-01-20 25 (Aneta’s Service.) The Recent Arrests In Singapore. (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia. January 12. In •oanection with the article in the Straits Times of the Kth inst., concerning two Communists being arrested in Singapore. Aneta reports that the (iovernor(iereral declared during a press conference at the Palace, that the Government,(Aneta’s Service.) - 85 words
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Article207 1927-01-20 25 Applications For Registration Under New Ordinance. The board constituted under the* Architects Ordinance 11'2»! held its inaugural meeting on the 12th instant under the Presidency ot the Colonial F.ngineer who s also Registrar for the Board. Mr. Stalhvood was nominated as hon. secretary and treasurer. It was207 words
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Article113 1927-01-20 25 (F rom Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, January IG. The tour of the northern provinces by th** King is creating tremendous enthu«da m. Kvery centre at which he t *uchc-s is crowded, many people travelling long distances to pay loyal tributes. The Royal party will be absent113 words
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Article700 1927-01-20 25 Malaya and Pacific (inference. Oriental Secretary Of Federation at Singapore. Mr. T. M. Haslett, the Far Eastern secretary of the World Student Christian Federation, is at present staying in Singapore. One of the objects of hi' vi it is to find a suitable delegate to represent the educated700 words
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Article690 1927-01-20 26 Minutes of the Singapore Conference. The Advisory < *»i• i»* 1 "I the Last cm I’, reau of the league Nation- Health 4 inanimation held itm croud i i* li'oni .January 6 to 11. in t!.• Ihii«au premise.-, 7. Robinson Roan. The following were ;.nior;y-* <. 1690 words
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Article195 1927-01-20 26 Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. Comparative Moment of the total v.li* of Foreiga Merchandise, excluding Parcel l'„t, imported and exported to and Iron, British Malaya dunng iti.o and IMI'OKTS. EX I’OUTS. Increase Increase or or ];)20 Decrease H‘--> 122<> Dec it as# (i.n tnousands195 words
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Article470 1927-01-20 26 Decorated for Services As Consular Agent. As a recognition of his services to the French Government during the war, and eighteen years as Consular Agent for France, in Penang, the Hon. Mr. John Mitchell has received the Order of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. The470 words
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Article512 1927-01-20 26 Dr. W. Dawson and Miss Ruth Burnett. A very interesting anti pretty wedding va? solemnized at the Presbyterian C hurch on Saturday afternoon when Miss I'uth Gregory Burnett, youngest daughter of the late Alexander and Mrs. Burnett, of Aberdeen, was married to Dr. Walter i <awson, eldest >on512 words
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Article103 1927-01-20 26 Remarkable Protit for First Year. (From Our Own Correspondent) 1 poh, January j* The annual meeting of the Mak Siamese Prospecting Company ;;t T;,.? ing disclosed a profit for the j'nst the remarkable sum of which the directors placed *:> io,(ii*,i reserve, which is more than the «.f103 words
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Article852 1927-01-20 26 The following passengers are f>r,.cee<lir( t European bv the *!,;lwa which sailed s a ni on Friday Mr. and Mrs. W. L. P. Cook, Mr. A W, Greaves Mr. C. Kphraums. .Mr. K. W. N»*. ton Howes, Mrs. de la Mare Norris, K<-v. jtr.J Mrs. 1*. J.. Andrews. Masters852 words
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149 1927-01-20 27 f Reuter Telegram.] i Keuvtf* London, January lo. international at Twickenham, before a crowd of 40.000, England i,. i,v 11 points to J. b< included many thousands of wearing leeks and daffodils, the usual patriotic songs wh-lc va-di: for the start. One tied af Reuter Telegram.] - 149 words
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Article243 1927-01-20 27 Af:,v an unbroken scries of defeats at nantL of the United Services and the ot Wellington’s Regiment this ,'V ,n the S.C.C. had the satistaction l'{ iKiiting the Services by 13 points to 3 n the jailanu on Saturday. Fv» ryhoilv was pleased to243 words
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Article283 1927-01-20 27 1- ,ru Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, January 16. t.-f.::. l u t, u, i #eco d t mc scason Perak l le ycstortla y and played !'■'ar" Rugby on the Selangor Club a'l;" occasion the visitors, after n-inroix v succe(? ded in emerging ly ,‘hLrH- thr283 words
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Article277 1927-01-20 27 Regiment Win Charity Match. In a match played on behalf of the Perak Flood Fund, at the Stadium on Saturday, the Duke of Wellington’s defeated the Singapore Malaya Cup side by the odd goal in three. The game was at times exciting, hut both teams seemed to feci277 words
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Article275 1927-01-20 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Japanese Win Australian Championships. [Reuter Telegram.] London, January 15. Sydney, New South Wales The swimming championships resulted as follows:— 100 yards back stroke 1, Saito, Japan; 2. Campbell 3, Kirkland. Time 75 secs, won by two yards. 220 yards 1, Takaish*, Japan 2, Charlton Moore. Time 2[Reuter Telegram.] - 275 words
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Article446 1927-01-20 27 S.G.C. Mixed Foursome. A mixed foursome competition, nine holes medal play, was held at the Singapore Golf Club on Friday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mr. W. II. Elkins I and Mrs. Gammon. Eighteen cards were j taken out and the following were returned Mr. Elkins and446 words
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Article111 1927-01-20 27 In the match played on Monday between the Y.M.C.A. and S.K.C. a draw of three all was the result after an interesting game. The S.R.C. led in the first half 2 goals to nil. Frainroz Hockey Cup, 1927. Monday, January 31.—Y.M.C.A. v. R.I. (R.I. ground). Friday, February 4.—Police v.111 words
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Article351 1927-01-20 27 [BRITISH IMrEIIIAI. RADIO.] Malayan Championships In Singapore. The Council of the Lawn Tennis' Association of Malaya has been occupied during the past six months with the changes necessitated by the institution of the open championship meeting. The Councillors are :—Singapore, Dr. W. A. Baihatchet, Messrs. C. F. Green, T.[BRITISH IMrEIIIAI. RADIO.] - 351 words
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Article83 1927-01-20 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Promoter Deposits Guarantee Money. [Reuter Telegram.] London, January 12. New York In fulfilment of a clause in his contract to stage a championship fight in the summer, Tex Rickard to-day deposited $100,000 in a New York bank. The remaining $100,000, making up the guarantee, will[Reuter Telegram.] - 83 words
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Article70 1927-01-20 27 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] An English Visit To Jamaica. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 18. An English cricket team will leave here on February 1 for Jamaica. Its exact composition has not yet been definitely settled, but it is understood that it will include the Hon. C. Tennyson, the Rev.[BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] - 70 words
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Article45 1927-01-20 27 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 13. The British Broadcasting Company will introduce a new feature on Saturday, w’hen, for the first time, a running commentary by eye witnesses of the Rugby football match between England and Wales will be broadcasted upon the tield.[BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] - 45 words
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Article68 1927-01-20 27 Durban Team Twice Heatcn At Singapore. H.M.S. Durban's water polo team v it' 1 4 he Chinese Swimming Club on Saturday, and were beaten S—'J. Oa Sunday they were defeated at the European Club 0—0, the home team playing ve»\v woP. '1 ho sailor* have had io v68 words
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Article468 1927-01-20 28 (Reuter Telegram] High Scoring in Three Matches. [Reuter Telegram. 1 London, January 12. The results of replays in the F.A. Cup played to-day wen* a* follows Port Vale r Clapton Orient 1 Liverpool 1 Bournemouth 1 Manchester U. 1 i Reading Portsmouth 1 BriHcd Rovers (J(Reuter Telegram] - 468 words
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Article82 1927-01-20 28 Scheme to Induce Him To Withdraw. London, January 5. Melbourne.—Following upon a meeting of enthusiasts at the Melbourne (Iround an unofficial Committee was appointed to formulate a scheme to induce Ponsford, who has virtually decided to join Blackpool, to remain in Australia. It was suggested that a82 words
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Article138 1927-01-20 28 Orange William, which was beaten by ap-a-Pie in Hie race for the Viceroy’s < up, will be returning to Ceylon after a month’s rest in Bombay. The champion will probably not race in India any more, it is very improbable that he will run in the Carmichael138 words
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Article277 1927-01-20 28 [Reuter Telegram.] English and Scottish League Results. [Reuter Telegram.] London, January 15. To-day’s matches in the English and I Scottish Leagues resulted as follows:— Division I. Aston Villa 1 Newcastle United 2 Blackburn 2 Birmingham 2 Bolton 2 Leeds 1 Cardiff 0 Burniey 0 Derby 0 Arsenal 2[Reuter Telegram.] - 277 words
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Article254 1927-01-20 28 Need for Advertising Its Qualities. Tlu* Conservator of Forests, British •North Borneo, report for 1925 as follows The actual amount of timber cut in 1D2.» shows a distinct decrease under li»2k The Hongkong market remained the same as in 1924 and in many ease* the selling price barely254 words
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Article139 1927-01-20 28 To be Haired From Tournaments. London, January 5. A new rule of the County Polo Association. which controls all county clubs, lays down that women are not eligible to receive a handicap or to play in tournaments. Up till now the Hurlingham Club has not contemplated such139 words
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Article54 1927-01-20 28 'HARTON On January 15. 1927, to Mr. and .Mrs J. R. Chart on, a son. NEWMAN —On January 12. 1927. at Singapore. to Mr. and Mrs. J. Newman, a daughter. f’RATT On January l'. 1927, nt the General Ilonitai. Johore Bahru, to the wife of Mr J. C. l’ratt,54 words
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Article121 1927-01-20 28 LEST HCOQUET On Jsimiarv 12. 1927. at the Presbyterian Church, John Bernar 1 best, to Kathleen ’Peggy) Hec.juei. OOPER BARNARPISTON. On December IK 1923 at Sudbury, Lieut.-Commander Derek Henry Ca’dwell Cooper. R N.. tc •lesi- daughter of the late Major-Genera' 1 N. W. Bernard ston. C B., M.V.O., and121 words
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Article140 1927-01-20 28 Singapore, January 19. EXCHANGE. On L01 don, Bank 4 m/s 9/A He mar. d 1 *r»\ate dm. credit 2/4‘i Oi New 01k, Demand 5.; Private 90 d/g o n ranee. Bank T.T. On India, Bank T.T. P*' On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 1(0 m V On Shanghai,140 words
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Article632 1927-01-20 28 Singapore, January 19. MINING. Isftua Val. Pd. Boyers Seller* £1 £1 Asam Ku in bang 66/6 67/6 1 1 Biting Piding 0.88 0.92 t‘l il Chenderiang 2s d 29.6 cd. Cl i'l Eastern Siam 27/- 28/21 10 Haad Yai 14 15 pm 1 1 llitmn Tin 1.25632 words
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Advertisement90 1927-01-20 28 NOTICE -.1! prmrnunicfttionn for both tfe Straits Tinges and the S'rait? Eudijet should he •oidrossed to the I!c:*d Off.ee, Cecil and Stanley Street, Singapore, Strait* Settle nuTiir. The p'«t free price cf the Straits Times t< the United Kingdom ar.d foreign court r ie? m .< i& a year. The90 words
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Obituary136 1927-01-20 28 DEATH .JAMES. Herbert Hulentt James, ajre 90, beloved husband of Anita, and only son of Colonel Herbert James. C.H., the Manchester Rerriniont. of Mount Cyril Rubber Estate. Mersinff, sudden’v i.t General Hospital, S ngupore, January 14 1927. IIM.-On January 14, 1927. at his residence No. 19. Wallich Street, Mr. Lim136 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article70 1927-01-20 1 Page general Quotations J 1 \ut* W. s.) 1 Rubber Position (B> A. j Planter's Death I rivlon Rubber Control 1 ,w. a l Rubber Auctions* Central .Vrak Planters i'll liters’ Deaths [member Rubber Returns Corre*PO n< l cnce Rubber Statistics Meetings and Reports Kuala Kanirsar Plantation*. l.tcl. Sumatra70 words
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Article86 1927-01-20 1 Singapore Official Quotation. Forward Contract Quotations Spot Seller Prices Feb. April July L’llon S’pore Jan. Mar. June Sept. J»n. s. d. i;t t 7 (M'** 1 0.68 ;i 0.604 0.71 0.7'J'a U 1 7“t 0.68‘i 0.68 a 0.69*4 0.71 0.72Si 15 1 0.68 1 j 0.68 0.60 186 words
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Article26 1927-01-20 1 Lubber price averages in the present Kc triction quarter up to January 19 Jiff a? follows Singapore 66.43 cents London l«t. 7.32 d.26 words
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Article28 1927-01-20 1 Uwi-. and Peat’s cable from their London office gives 1,730 tons increase inaking the total London rubber stocks at January 15, as revised, 52,480 tons.28 words
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Article27 1927-01-20 1 fr< i"ft re eived by Lewis and Peat they* London office states that at i? > j Uutc d for the whole of 192727 words
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Article170 1927-01-20 1 Estate *V ah’./\ ars( l en Meranti Lapan "'anatremeni ta^en ov <?r the general Uination of f the n(? wly-formed comKuala n KaniN, 3 ni ,n known as Prising Gapis r <T lant t,o ns. Ltd., comLapan, P* Bion K’ Meranti ThU nronp-H a d ah170 words
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1448 1927-01-20 1 A. W. S - Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S., writing from London under date December 23, says Ceylon has given heed to the exhortation of the Colonial Office, and has rejected a resolution, put before its Legislature, to be done with the restriction policy.1,448 words
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Article392 1927-01-20 1 Tragic Occurrence At General Hospital Fever Patient Jumps Over Verandah. The death occurred at the General Hospital, Singapore, on Friday, under peculiarly tragic circumstances, of Mr. Herbert Hulcatt James, manager of Mount Cyril and Nithsdale 'Rubber Estates, Mersing. The deceased was admitted with fever, and during a sudden392 words
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Article36 1927-01-20 1 (Alicia's Service.) Export of L**n>« v; r>S.(i<)(» kilograms hi 1 (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, January 19. Djanilii The export of wet rubber in 1926 was 28,858,606 Kilograms, export duty on which amounted to G. 1,193,909.(Alicia's Service.) - 36 words
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Article51 1927-01-20 1 The Controller of Rubber, Ceylon, sends us the following statement of exports of rubber from Ceylon during November 1925 1926 Ceylon Imported Ceylon Imported Rubber Rubber Rubber Rubber Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Dee. 1,641 278 6,498 618 Latex Exports. December, 1926.- Nil gallons. Exportable max. 5,000 tons.51 words
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Article66 1927-01-20 2 (The Straits Tiru«* is nut reiponsibU foi the opinions of its correspondents. Corrc spondents should bear in mind that letterr must be short and to the point, hunt rambling epistles are liable to be rejected oj lulhieshly cut down, l/urrespondento u.us enclose their names riot necessarily foi p'lohration but66 words
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Article2079 1927-01-20 2 Jo the ftditor of tin* Stiaits Time a Sir, On November 27 last, you published a circular giving rubber statistic.', and estimates supplied by .Messrs, ft. A. Harbour, Ltd., in which that firm express tneir conviction that lower prices are inevitable, and assume that restriction will go to,2,079 words
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Article214 1927-01-20 2 Dividends of 50 Per Cent, for The Year. i fu» report of the directors of the IViuk River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., for year ended September 30 last shews that the year’s working, after providing liberally for depreciation and manager’s commission gives a profit of $212,119.39,214 words
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Article112 1927-01-20 2 I ho report of the directors of Glenealv lantalmns, Ltd., for the year ended for °thlit 1’ lU 7 i: sUlt<;s that the profits i taat pei lod amounts to $238,641.89 $l9 ldd 'n h USt u? “dded the balance of ftmnV i I br Up:ht forwa rd112 words
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Article705 1927-01-20 2 Market Shows Further Improvement. Lewis and Peat report Singapore, January 13 Since our lust issue we have ha! steady and rising market with a v keen demand for nearby rubber continued shortage of supplies h been the main cause of the coupled with a fairly large speculate!705 words
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Article1584 1927-01-20 3 niyiribution of Year’s 4 profits. s.-m-ml m-i'Unir of ‘he M lU s Ltd., was held at i» iiii'fi’ 1,11 B offices, Ev»tt and ComB, n k Buildings. Monday. Mr. I’.M Robinson pie- V tViv also i-rosont. Mr. Mr> c. v. .Miles and Mr. H, 1 1 (t .presenting1,584 words
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Article232 1927-01-20 3 Autocratic Restriction Powers. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, January lo. lengthy meeting of the Central IVrak Planters’ Associntion last wc**k strongly criticised the autocratic powers of the central and assessment committees by which a manager of an estate who was di-satisfied with his assessment allowance was denied232 words
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Article371 1927-01-20 3 Slight Extension to Planted Area. The seventeenth annual general meeting of the Killinghall (Rubber) Development Syndicate, Ltd., was held on December 1 *> at 7. Martin’s Lane. Cannon Street F Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell. Chairman Mi the company, presiding. The Chairman said that his colleagues a d hiiv-e.;’371 words
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Article178 1927-01-20 3 Three Young Men Lost In Three Weeks. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, January 14. Following the death at Batu Gajah hospital last week of a young planter named Bam her, who came out recently, a report from Taiping Hospital last night records the death of another recent arrival178 words
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Article298 1927-01-20 3 Ankola.—1.177 lbs. Anglo Malay.—112,640 lbs. Allenby.— 40.050 lbs. l»H.i *e Kidoel.—171.7-10 lbs. Bukit Jelotong.—10,245 lbs. Bikam.—20.100 lbs. Broome.—24,140 lbs. Batu Tiga.—110,100 lbs. Bukit Kajang.—90.991 lbs. Batu Village.— 11* lbs. Chiny.—27,280 lbs. ‘hangkut Salak.—127.800 lbs. Diasinga.—82,1115 lbs. Ka>t Asiatic.—2:15,208 lbs. Emerald.—104,500 lbs. Golden H<>no. 50,540 lbs. Hoscote (Malaya).—♦•7.082298 words
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Article775 1927-01-20 4 Steady Increase in Monthly Oops. The annual g; nc al meet ing <»f the *hateholdei s «*f S-lctar Plantation whs held in mail week at 2-4, idol Kane, K.C., Captain 11. K. Jackson (th»* chairman) presiding. The Chairman in hi- speech said The b »ard regrets that it775 words
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Article790 1927-01-20 4 Messrs. Macphuil and Co.’s Weekly Report. V;i »u it and f’o., Ltd's weekly report <! ,jed .ii.iK.ary is, state- 'i l.e p. -t week would set in to present .11. n ia 1 or out standing leature. H'.r-.-1 ;k Is o i'e». The prices of both 1790 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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505 1927-01-20 4 Stock Exchange Value. Company. IWs. £l Ab:t-o 2/ Allagar ,7 j I Anglo-Malay '*3/ tl Ayer Kuning **4 11 lianteng 2/ Banteng Consolidated 2/'JJJ £1 Batu Caves r,., :l Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh "2.1 Bcitain Consolidate*! i 2/ Brieh’ £1 Bidor 2/ Bikam *|/j»505 words
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814 1927-01-20 4 pj a ,t r l4 v u e Tv Company Co. Kvatt. a,c P nlue Dividends Fraser I.yall 4 312,500 l 10 p.c. hit. a/c yr. 28-2-27 Abenby (Si) ■> 75 mV V-!V?!i- ,iU P-e- for >ear 30-9-26 Alor Gajah (81) 2.70 ii'90 2.70814 words
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Advertisement162 1927-01-20 5 »Vll MMM k 1 Ifj5& 1927 Models 5 Seater Touring $2,900 5, Pass Sports $3,600 j 2 Door Saloon 3,100 7 Pass Touring 3,900 l 4 Door Saloon 3,300 7 Pass Saloon 4,800 j GUTHRIE COMPANY (Incorporated in S.S.) SERVICE Malayan Motors, with their n branches throughout Malaya, are in162 words
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Advertisement306 1927-01-20 6 SECURITY efficiency THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO LTD. (loearporaUd Id tha Strait* S*ttl*m*Dt§) DIRECTORS: A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sir D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr. L>. J. WARD. GAW KHEK KHIAM, Esq. R. M. ME\ER, Esq. The Company is prepared to306 words
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Advertisement16 1927-01-20 6 Printing Blocks LIME OB HMf-TOIIE MADE BY The Straits Times Press, SINGAPORE. Prices Quoted on Application.16 words
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