The Straits Budget, 20 December 1928
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1928-12-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 3.M7 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1928 1 lice 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article346 1928-12-20 1 LEADERS PW The Curse of Politics 3 The Endless Circle 3 China and Japan 3 The Malacca Chinese 3-4 An Unfortunate Affair 4 The Greatest of all Fools 4 Our English Theatre 4-5 Occasional Notes 5-6 Telegrams. Reuter and Special— Covering Past Week's News 19-24 C’ktures Crown Prince of346 words
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Article5062 1928-12-20 1 A Concord Club is to be started in Seremban early next year. Mr. s. H Tan. F.R.C.S. (Kdin.L hareturned to Singapore from England. Mr. A. E. Mullaly, manager of Devon j Estate, Malacca, went Home last week on leave. The Perak Poppy Day Fund shows a i5,062 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1234 1928-12-20 3 Ik no;’vali] v f ulfilled them. —Straits Time.* Pec. IS. Happy nations who have no history are not to be found nowadays, so much making of history has there been in the last few decades. There are still, however, some happy countries which have no politicsIk no;’vali] v f ulfilled them.—Straits Time.* Pec. IS. - 1,234 words
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Article1045 1928-12-20 3 —Straits Times, Dec. 14. To the vast majority of people the term Bolshevism has become synonymous with Communism and Communism is but little removed from anarchy and organ- ised brutality. The tragic spectacle of present day Russia has come to be regarded as the sequel to a—Straits Times, Dec. 14. - 1,045 words
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Article556 1928-12-20 3 autonomy are to bo won. Straits Timos, Dec. 1*. While it would be idle and unfair to attribute too much importance to the antiJapanese riots at Nanking which Route reports this morning, for similar incident occur periodically in the Balkans and have actually happened in the lastautonomy are to bo won. Straits Timos, Dec. 1*. - 556 words
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Article757 1928-12-20 3 praise than tj criticise.—Straits Times, Pec. 15. In our loading article of Thursday we expressed the hope that, among other public bodies, the Straits Chinese British Association might receive a large accession of new members so that when it has occasion to approach the authorities on matterspraise than tj criticise.—Straits Times, Pec. 15. - 757 words
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Article1134 1928-12-20 4 AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR.” :r.t* opposition and complaints. Strait® Times. Dec. 17. Ample justification, if any were needed, of the little campaign this paper has been waging against the letting of a subcontract to an American firm by Sir John Jackson, Ltd., the contractors for the Singapore Base, without affording Englisn_■ :r.t* opposition and complaints.—Strait® Times. Dec. 17. - 1,134 words
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Article1124 1928-12-20 4 —Straits Times, Dec. 18. mere is more mystery in the land* ider:np India—in Tibet, Nepal and Aiphamstan—than in the rest of the ••viai combined. Wars are won and lost, .ynasties rise and fail but. except where e v es of white people are involved, the—Straits Times, Dec. 18. - 1,124 words
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Article1172 1928-12-20 4 those whom we invite to dinner.—Strait* limes, Dee It). It is not often that we have the chance pel lormea m Singapore. In recent vear* Z ,o hopo n,t ,'hl, h T bc coin nan v ti h V,S,t ot the Macdona n Ult h a generousthose whom we invite to dinner.—Strait* limes, Dee It). - 1,172 words
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Article379 1928-12-20 5 echo of charge against LAWYER’S CLERK. S. Cathirvaloo, whose affairs were recently the subject of bankruptcy proceedings, and who also recently appeared us complainant in an Assize case in which lie i barged a Singapore lawyer’s clerk with cheating in respect of a house, allied $1’>,00U, was in379 words
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Article188 1928-12-20 5 The Criminal Investigation Bureau a. Kuala Lumpur is drawing attention to the passing «>f a forced $lO note in a shop at Telok Anson, and as this may he one ot manv which counterfeiters hay’ it is' as well to give a few details that distinpuisn the -issue.-188 words
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Article130 1928-12-20 5 The Tanplin preparatory school held a breakinp-up party at the Tangli on Tuesday on the occasion of the prize distribution. An interesting propramme was rendered by the pup l ‘L* C topether with their parents, a 1 received presents from a Cbnstmas T.u The prizes were presented130 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article243 1928-12-20 5 Straits Times. Dec. 13. mi 'b Lo j he Poor Indian, with untutored bare'heh£d S h m I" front an<l lcaves him uare behind, wrote some ribald English m u ny years ago. To-day fcowoer, the laugh is on the side of the poor Indian tor thisStraits Times. Dec. 13. - 243 words
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Article274 1928-12-20 5 A BUSINESS MENACE” o support his h- usehold. —Straits Times, Dec. U. Singapore is not the only city where the employment of married women in shops and offices is a subject of lively controversy. The Literary Digest contains a summary of comments which have been appearing on this question in♦ o support his h- usehold.—Straits Times, Dec. U. - 274 words
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Article346 1928-12-20 5 —Straits Times, Dee. i;t. It is a coincidence that on the day that the minutes of the Straits Settlements Association record that the 'olunteei Force is considerably under strength, there should also be an announcement of a decision to form an Artillery unit of the Malav States—Straits Times, Dee. i;t. - 346 words
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Article197 1928-12-20 5 —Straits Tmies, Dee. 14. A vegetable which enterprising house wives in Singapore serve occasionally is sweetcorn, which is quite tolerable when eaien in American fashion on the eob with butter and condiments. The variety grown locally is a coarse one, however, and is in fact the ordinary—Straits Tmies, Dee. 14. - 197 words
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Article274 1928-12-20 5 THE CONTROL OF RABIES —Straits Times, Pec. 1-1. In urging the F.M.S. Government io take much more drastic steps to prevent the further spread of rabies, Mr. T. A. Curran-Sharp, of Kuala Selangor, will have the sympathy of all dog-owners in this country. He suggests, in a letter to the—Straits Times, Pec. 1-1. - 274 words
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Article305 1928-12-20 5 r '*‘S th«* n.n% < !>ina. Si .:iii Ti, n :>(C. 14. According to an estimate by a wellnformed Japanese authority, the National st military strength at the time of the capture of Peking consisted of 2 200.000 men, who cost 720,000,000 taels a year to maintain.;’r'*‘S ’'»•* th«* n.n% < !>ina. Si .:iii • Ti,n. :>(C. 14. - 305 words
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Article134 1928-12-20 5 SCORN NOT THE SONNET. —Straits Times, Dee. lf>. s, Purple mars the chalice not a h;nl Shrill o’er the solemn silence of thy fame. No echo ot the mist that knows no name Dims the tierce darkness ot tin* odorous word, rim shadowy sails of all the world ;ir<# stirred,—Straits Times, Dee. lf>. - 134 words
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Article221 1928-12-20 5 Straits Times, Der. 1. r >. A long-standing reproach to the F.M.S. has been removed by the decision to found seamen's club at Port Swetteiiham. At present there are no amenities whatever for the crews of ships calling at this port, tiKi anyone who has had theStraits Times, Der. 1.r>. - 221 words
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Article211 1928-12-20 5 OI JJfMiU RUWHP Straits Times, Dec. 15 Those who know how to enjoy the best of both the Old and New Worlds will find a certain amusement in the fact that at a time when the majority of the Hnti-h middle and upper classes find it difficultOI JJfMiU RUWHP Straits Times, Dec. 15 - 211 words
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Article209 1928-12-20 5 —Straits Times, Dec. 15. Manv planters and others who *ot to k noW iI.M.S. Hollyhock when she penetrated Malayan rivers and creeks on survey work will he interested to hear of the strange use to which she is now hem* put. Rumours have appeared recently to the’—Straits Times, Dec. 15. - 209 words
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Article132 1928-12-20 6 —Straits Times, Dee. IT. Generally speaking, our roads in Singa pore are exceptionally good, but Orchard Road, one of the main arteries of tho town, of which a correspondent complains to-day, is not merely bad according to local standards—it is the worst of its kind in Malaya—but would‘—Straits Times, Dee. IT. - 132 words
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Article134 1928-12-20 6 ,—Straits Times. Dec. 17. A solemn warning has been issued to Kuala Lumpur theatre-goers in connection with the visit cf the Macdona Players. It v.as announced that the performance will begin at D.30 and the doors will then !k> closed until the end of the first act. The audience,—Straits Times. Dec. 17. - 134 words
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Article253 1928-12-20 6 •■raits Times, Dec. 17. Recent events at Nanking are of more than mere local or passing importance because the future of all foreign interests in China depends very largely upon the nature of the settlement which Japan eventually makes with the Nationalist Government. On the one hand•■raits Times, Dec. 17. - 253 words
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Article320 1928-12-20 6 j'.- niu«ic to Auld Syne —Strait? Doc. 17. Neither Biblists nor historian? appear •< have taken into account the possibility i f mosquitoes accompanying Noah on his forty days’ voyage upon tho waters of the ':u‘.h. The anopheles may not have been j among thej'.- niu«ic to Auld Syne ! —Strait? Doc. 17. - 320 words
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Article148 1928-12-20 6 -Straits Times, Dec. IS. Planting organisations in Ceylon are already asking that a part of the Rubber Restriction Fund in that Colony should be used to assist planters who may be thrown out of employment during these trying times. A similar fund of considerable proportions exists in-Straits Times, Dec. IS. - 148 words
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Article178 1928-12-20 6 'hat we pav for them.—Straits Times. Oec. 18. i A woman correspondent of the Observer makes a point about the Poppy Day .■'collection which many will endorse in this (country. She points out that the size of ihe emblem received depends upon the price paid. Thus a'hat we pav for them.—Straits Times. Oec. 18. - 178 words
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Article213 1928-12-20 6 —Straits Times, Dec. I*. S:r Oliver Lodge has just told the araday Society that there will be no end to the earth, so that it is reasonable to suppose that some day all the litigation that has arisen out of the Alsagoff estate HI be concluded. But—Straits Times, Dec. I*. - 213 words
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Article304 1928-12-20 6 NOW TO, NOW FRO. I" *SC4 IIVII —Straits Times, Doc. 18. Writing in a Home paper in mail week i diarist referred at length to the pen ularity in Germany of all things American. Berlin be described as a no i\ Americanised city than London an 1 the whole of,, , ' I" ' » *SC4 IIVII • •—Straits Times, Doc. 18. - 304 words
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Article99 1928-12-20 6 —Straits Times, Dec. IP. It seems that the Rangoon cm lies described Mrs. Warren's Profession —the Bernard Shaw play which wib be seen in Singapore this week—as "out of date, having a message and a lesson only for the people of the period for which it was—Straits Times, Dec. IP. - 99 words
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Article180 1928-12-20 6 Straits Times. Dee. U*. The decision of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Singapore to ask Government to include the National Day of China among the public holidays observed in the Colony will not Ik* well received in European business circles, which are of opinion that weStraits Times. Dee. U*. - 180 words
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Article180 1928-12-20 6 —Straits Times. Dec. Mr. H. L. Po.vbig.rin, Inspector-Genera! Police in Colombo, has declared war oi limbers. It is not the “gate-crashers” >r the would-be hostesses of all that is nest exclusive on the island who are thi 'hjeet of attack. Nothing so commondace. Mr. Powbiggin is after—Straits Times. Dec. - 180 words
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Article353 1928-12-20 6 in thr Federal Capital.—Strait? Time?. Dec 1 10. Our excellent contemporary, the Muiay Mail, finds it refreshing th:»’ i Kuala Lumpur ladv. “who though r* highbrow is well educated should consiicr the Well if Lono'incs? “tripe”. \V•w to the good lady’s superior knowledge and congratulate ourin thr Federal Capital.—Strait? Time?. Dec1. 10. - 353 words
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Article360 1928-12-20 6 CHINESE SHOT DEAD. EUROPEAN OFFICER’S NARROW ESCAPE. A Chinese was shot dead at about H.m. yesterday in Queen Street. The gVnman was arrested after being pursued a considerable distance by Det.-Inspect Dixon and Mr. G. Perkins, of the Goverro ment Monopolies. The gunman fired four times360 words
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Article127 1928-12-20 6 Seizure in Holland Road Jungle Clearing. Four larpt» stills, each capable of d gallons ;n an hour, were <» 1T 1 lor. ;:l a about .700 yards front the'jurction of Ayer Rajah Road and II !!a: Road. V\ hen Inspector Crev arrived f> u” n wvro working on127 words
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Article201 1928-12-20 6 The annual meeting of the Tianp Guan Br n°i k Tl, Manufacturing Co., Ltd., v.uH be held on the 29th inst. The company u s nited activities in the business f<T wbun it was formed, and the activities or the year are briefly described in the201 words
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Article1704 1928-12-20 7 PROGRESS AT THE NEW TRAINING DEPOT. LARGE INCREASES FOR SINGAPORE. Further large increases for the Singapore police are foreshadowed in 1929, Mates the Inspector-General of Police (Mr. H. Fairburn) in his 1927 report. A shortage of two gazetted officers, one British inspector, four Asiatic inspectors,1,704 words
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Article559 1928-12-20 7 (iuillcmard and Cardosa Races Completed. The third and last race for the Guillemard Cup found five boats on the starting! line in a light breeze from off the Tan-! jong Rhu shore on Sunday. This made it a beat to the Man-o’-War Bu °y against a strong flood, and559 words
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Article280 1928-12-20 7 Sharp Rebuke and a Strong Appeal. (I'rom Our Own Correspondent.) I’enang, Dec. 1 *V'. 1’led. Aeria, senior, presided at ha annual .meting of the Eurasian Assn- lotion. I enung branch yesterday. He u,1 v viewed the .war's aetivitus and ivgreitw. the death of four members, rK V280 words
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Article197 1928-12-20 7 Arms and Secret Society Papers. 1 hr second Hour of u house in Sago Sturt, a resort of Singapore's criminals and the srenr of many a shooting, was described by Chief Court Inspector Meredith in the District Court on Dec. 12 is the scene of a police197 words
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Article221 1928-12-20 7 The progress made by the co-operative societies movement in Malaya since its inception only six years ago affords a remarkable tribute to those responsible for the inauguration and development of this excellent policy, observes the Malay Mail. There are over 200 societies, with a membership of about 20,000221 words
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Article1054 1928-12-20 8 ROYAL ELEPHANTS AMOK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Dec. 12. Banul ok’s siiuation of the week has been iht owning of one of the Royal clephan u ti.e poisonmg of another and. incidi n.all; the death of one of the keepi. iiu* animals. It seems that on1,054 words
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Article246 1928-12-20 8 ilKITISII FIRMS ANP RICHT TO TENDER. In ihe liiu.-e of Common.** on Nov. 14, M:. 11. A. Tnyli (Lab., Lincoln), asked thi b ii-i I.unl ot the Admiralty whether la v ,i< -.ware ’ha.t in the case of a invent i ntract given to an American firm246 words
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Article255 1928-12-20 8 Public-Spirited Action At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 12. Mr. T. Adams, the Kuala Lumpur To.ic; Mag -t’.ate. to- s.y complimented a witness. Mr. A. W. Perera. in the promptitude which he displayed ir. reporting to th< Road police stati r. a Mala.' 1255 words
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Article367 1928-12-20 8 Goodbye to Singapore Friends. There was a huge gathering of leading members of the European commu- -y .1 r. *s Pier on Sunday m rn ii g to say goodbye to Sir Hayes and Lady Maniott. who are shortly leaving Maiaya on retirement and will not visit367 words
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Article357 1928-12-20 8 Condition of Street Lighting. From < >ur Own Correspondent.) Kua’a Lumpur. Dec*. 12. d i I ra le c r.dition of the light- n parts of the t w :i w;.< ..e;.t to the notice ct the members a ’s m.ve'.i: g ui the baniiary Board357 words
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Article763 1928-12-20 8 The Use of Rubber Oil As A Larvicide. Minutes of a meeting: of tin* M aar A.* -ory Board held at Kuala Lunqu* in S l»t. -T have been eirculated, ar.d ft.rn them it is learned that a report i. d experiments with rubber oil 4 arv.cid*763 words
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Article3254 1928-12-20 9 ENGLAND’S RECORD SCORE M STRALIANS SECOND INNING'S FIGHT. Records went hy the huard in the Mx-ond test match of tlu* present aeries which was begun in Sydney on Dec. 14. Tlu* Australians hatted lir>t and were out lor the moderate total of 253. thanks to the howling3,254 words
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Article274 1928-12-20 10 Assessment Appeals And Electricity. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Dec. lib At the meeting of the Municipal Commission yesterday Mr. R. Ingham, the new Protector ot Chinese, was welcomed as a Commissioner. Over two hours were spent in I.earing appeals against assessments for iu \t year, *’>•*' i274 words
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Article158 1928-12-20 10 Quarryman Hit By Falling Rock. The death of a Chinese quarryman at Pulau Ubin was the subject of an inquiry before the aeting Singapore Coroner, Mr. J. L. McFall, on Taesday. Another quarryman stated that deceased waa working on the face of a cliff. h**ld n? with158 words
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Article105 1928-12-20 10 Mysterious Disappearance From Train. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 18. The Kuala Lumpur police are now trying to unravel the mystery of the di’sappearance of three mail bags from the local train which runs between Sultan Street and Sungei Besi. The robbery is alleged to have105 words
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Article906 1928-12-20 10 .ll’I)GE QUESTIONS AIK. STUART-BELL Strong criticism of the conduct of Mr. L. Stuart-Bell, a member of the SingaJ pore Bar, in failing to keep proper records of the execution of a deed were made by Mr. Justice Deane in the I Supreme Gourt yesterday. The case was one906 words
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Article637 1928-12-20 10 Influence of Public Opinion. (From Our Own Corrcsponden:. 1 Kuala Lumpur. Dec. l>. Judgment for the defendant with costs was given bv the I hief Justice in the Supreme Court thi.* morn*ng in the case jj; which Mr. Kon Soon, ot the Agticultura! Department. F.M.S.. and637 words
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Article730 1928-12-20 10 COMMENTS ON M\Nv ACTIVITIES. The year li*27. like* the preview i-ar was unhealthy not only in tin* y tf u Settlements but generally throng, Malaya, states the Principal Civil eal Officer (the Hon. l»r. A. L. Hoops) ;r his annua! report. With hot ami dry weather730 words
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4082 1928-12-20 11 DR. GILMOUR’S STARTLING EVIDENCE. WHAT THE .MICROSCOPE REVEALS. Evidence by a inicm.-copical expert that an ai’vyed. rigr.ature by Sir David Galloway <n an Arab document had first in i-n traced in copying-ink and then written over w ith Arabic ink wa> the main feature vt4,082 words
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Article159 1928-12-20 12 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended Deo. 8 gives the total number of deaths as male 148, and female 81. This represents a death rate of 26.91 per mille, per annum, compared with <11.26 in the preceding week aind 110.24 in the corresponding week of159 words
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Article68 1928-12-20 12 I The Straits Times i.- not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents, tor respondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose then names and addresses, not necessarily t«*: publication68 words
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548 1928-12-20 12 I To the Editor of the Strait.- Times. i Sir. —As a resident of .loin it an l planter of nearly ten years standing i’* {tills alleged "White Man's Gtavc ‘f the East, may 1 protest against I'ara. i lot* the letter of l'.'th548 words
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Article176 1928-12-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I read with interest your leader of the 11th inst. on the subject of the motor-horn nuisance in Singapore. Easily the worst offenders in this respect are the lorry-drivers, and this in spite of the fact that most of the176 words
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Article92 1928-12-20 12 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. —Pan you inform me if there is any truth in the rumour that motor car farms along our local Great Portland Street have petitioned the Municipality not to repair this road at any Owing to the slump lvop.e92 words
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Article334 1928-12-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.-- It is not a pleasant task to critici>e the Singapore l ratfic department, which or. the whole works admirably and deserves the thanks and support of the public. There is however a grave fault in dealing with alleged obstruction334 words
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Article249 1928-12-20 12 C inderella Performed H> Singapore Compunj. The funds u U u I wni< f the Sec** i S.ngat** e o •upar... of the tiir'. Guide* wilt upon- .ably augmented Iy an entertainment that wa- 'tag* i at the Y.M.i'.A. hal. *>n Saturday afternoon by Miss I\249 words
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Article96 1928-12-20 12 The following is the report of the Singapore Flying Club for the week ended Doc. 1 Total flying time, If! hours 10 mins Dual Instructions, 7 hours Air Experience 8 hours 120 mins. Joy Rides p mj min*. Only one machine has been available ihi> week, but96 words
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Article23 1928-12-20 12 H.M. Australian submarines Otway n!? fi Xley a ive at Singapore on I,ec 4.8, and leave for Batavia on Jan. 2.23 words
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Article714 1928-12-20 12 JUDGE'S WARNING To OFFENDERS. The misbehaviour of Sikhs in Sines pore in recent years was the subject'V" comment by the District Judge. M r C. H. G. Clarke, yesterday, when he pus**** sentence on two Sikhs, one of whom a compatriot on the head with a stick so714 words
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Article75 1928-12-20 12 Four Big Bankruptcies In Singapore. In Singapore last year there were 44 trade bankruptcies, of which 2S were Chinese, .states the Official Assignee (Mr. h. Colman) in his annual report. In U V bankruptcies the estimated liabilities exceeded .5100.000. In Penang 12 out of 111 trade bankruptcies75 words
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1512 1928-12-20 13 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Copyright] London, Nov. 21. It is becoming more and more evident that questions of finance and industry will be predominant issues at the general election, which may possibly take place within the next six months. A raging, tearing agitation against1,512 words
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Article71 1928-12-20 13 \lleired Promotion of Anti-Japanese Feeling. The Xanvang sfPao. a well established Chinese daily paper in Penang has been .tended by Government for three months on account, it is believed, of ■mb'avouring to promote an anti-Japan-S 11 is "understood that the publishers h,vo been warned on several occasions in71 words
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Article721 1928-12-20 13 Volunteer Rifle Club Meetings. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Dec. 17. The keen interest taken in the Company Rifle Clubs is evinced tm the turnout for the Eurasian Company Bisley, held on Dec. 8 and 9, and the Chinese Bisley on Dec. 15 and 16. At the former721 words
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Article419 1928-12-20 13 Repeated Application For Permit. Hoh Soon Tek, a clerk employed in the Borneo Sumatra Trading Co., was lined *•> by the Second Police Magistrate, Mr. W. N. Gourlay, on Monday for trespass in the house of Inspector Judge at Paya Lebar. Inspector Judge stated that at about «>419 words
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328 1928-12-20 13 Repatriation of Chinese, From the minute:; of a committee meeting held in the Sandakan Club on Nov. 24., Mr. J. K. S. Malcolm (in the chair), we learn that the ballot for the Legislative Council member to represent the Hast Coast planting community resulted in328 words
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Article1095 1928-12-20 14 Alleged Use for Political Propaganda. The prosecution do not want to bi hard,” said the Deputy Tublic Prosecutor Mr. N. II. P. Whitley, on M uv.lay. wher 47 Hylams arrested in the premises of the former Hap Sing night school were produced before the District Judge, Mr,1,095 words
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Article434 1928-12-20 14 Activities of Local Preventive Brandt The minutes of a committee meeting of I the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore, held last month with Mr. H. C. Cooke-Yarborough presid- ing, suite that in reply to his question in the Legislative Council Dr. Noel Clarke434 words
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Article610 1928-12-20 14 Big Profit on Last Year’s Working. The report of the S.'.angor I in f t lub, to be presented to the annual meeting of numbers at the Sclang r Club on Dec. 21 reads ns f. 11- w« The financial statement r the ‘iist*’cn months ended Oct.610 words
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Article137 1928-12-20 14 CHINESE SHIP LOOTED OFF MACAO (Fiom Our Own Correspondent) Hong Kong, Dec. 12. While en route to Hoihow and ha'., on from Hong Kong, the Chine r* a, «u- r S:H k K un v;as attack, d b,. six pirates, who had joined in tr., gujse of passengers137 words
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Article318 1928-12-20 14 Embezzler Sentenced to Months. i lFrom Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpu r. Dec. 12 T. Weorakkody, till recently chief ikrk .of Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co., Kuala Lumpur, was brought up before tr t hit f Justice to receive sentence, havir pleaded guilty on a previous318 words
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Article238 1928-12-20 14 UNLUCKY QUEST FOR FORTUNE. Thomas W.ndsor sailer! from Englar. i as a steward on an Australia-hour..! vessel. In Australia he deserted was to make his fortune there. That this was easier planned than accomplished, Windsor bitterly realised during the y*ar in which he wanderer!, from station to station,238 words
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Article132 1928-12-20 14 Attempt to Enlist Interest Of Chinese Women. In connection with the reported attempt 1 y the local Communists to flood the town with seditious literature in commemo'.ttion of the Canton up-rising. another arrest was made on Dee. 12. !t vo* 4 *>y the Marine Police, and was of132 words
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Article, Illustration90 1928-12-20 15 lI.IMI. I‘rincc* Leopold, rn»n Prince of lleliriutn. and hi- contort. Prince** A-trid. arrived a: Sinyaport* In the In-ulin limn Kurope on Salurdav. Their Koval lliuhne**o- were nu*t l>\ Mr. Sarton, the lleluian (omul. loft to richt Mr. 11. Sarton (Heluian on*ul in90 words
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Article, Illustration25 1928-12-20 15 ix*, m*.wmtm <.,,,,.,I.V in route* to IViianu. homeward hound on retirement. H.K. .h, OHijor. «N«* 1 “.Til.X"''.'..! lliddi" J M25 words
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Article, Illustration29 1928-12-20 15 A V, m > I ZZZ, (t»m Snut hil it I on Sa.ur.laj *«H W* The (.ovornment hired tr»Mport Nemalia arnvu m Tient»in. HP 111 129 words
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Article, Illustration67 1928-12-20 16 lln <>nl\ X-iaiic uan in Mala>a :lu \i i I! I in‘ "l Nf.uri Somhilan— wort* '»>undlj dotVatod !»> Iho '‘found 'trim; of tho N\ f Ich Rouiment at the Stadium I > :i:i point' to 1 hf All l»liif> heat67 words
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Article, Illustration25 1928-12-20 16 A large gathering attended the festivities at Ipoh on S t Andrew’s Day when a most succesful ball was given in the spacious town hall.25 words
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Article, Illustration115 1928-12-20 17 i ini' of the l.»-t public acts of l.ad> Marriott ir Singapore «a> to launch anew I’enang ferry boat at kcppcl Harbour on Hec. 12. Ihe lanjong, shown above, is the second of two ferries which are being built tor the I’enang-Rutterworth service. The new115 words
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Article, Illustration32 1928-12-20 18 Japanese pri/e hah\ I iuI in« '.hi I' i' 1 i Parent-* with their exhibit* Mala> prize-winner Arrival ot 11.11. the Sultan »>t Selanyor Some of the honn\ hahie>.32 words
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Article, Illustration31 1928-12-20 18 i o-\k-»> Chen Yoony Sony’s mine, the llrM to he electrified under the sc he me. Mrs. Milns (centre) who switched on the current to the transformers.31 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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Article3576 1928-12-20 19 [RELIT* TLiJ&RAM 1 PROGRESS MADE. THE SET-BACK ONLY TEMPORARY. \li* OF OPTIMISM AT THE PALACE. [REUTT* TELEGRAM] London, Dec. 12. bullet.n issue J at 3.20 p.m., signed by t* :.ve (U ctor> ::i attendance, states -iight improxernent noted tm> ;nornhas bet n maintained. Fame purulent[RELIT* TLiJ&RAM 1 - 3,576 words
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Article71 1928-12-20 20 Shanghai, Dec. 18. In connection with the forthcoming Army Disbandment Conference in Nanking Japanese reports state that Chiang Kai- ek, Feng Yu-hsiang and Yen Hsi-shan have drawn up a scheme for reducing the P < fit HO divisions in China to 60, with a ’J.« yient reorganisation71 words
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Article1563 1928-12-20 20 CLASHES ON THE FRONTIER LEAGUE OF NATIONS’ VAIN EFFORTS. Washington. Dec. 12. The Bolivian delegation withdrew from the special committee of the PanAmerican Congress seeking to conciliate Paraguay and Bolivia, on the ground that Paraguay has not yet made suitable reaction for the alleged invasion of Bolivian territory.1,563 words
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Article87 1928-12-20 20 Impossible to Suppress Christmas. Riga, Dec. 17. A conference of anti religious societies in the Moscow district reported to the Moscow Soviet that, in spite of an: religious propaganda in schools ar. i homes, the masses insist on eolehrat ng Christmas with Christmas trees and presents. The87 words
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Article158 1928-12-20 20 Paris, Dec. 12. M. Klotz, against whom allegations <•' ut.ering worthless cheques have beta made, has resigned his seat in the Sena thus relieving the authorities of the nece>- ity of raising the question of his Parliamentary immunity in view of the proposed prosecution. The question of158 words
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Article44 1928-12-20 20 Hankow, Dec. IS. Three leaders of the Shasi piracy have n ex ctu t e(b Sixteen were executed previously and now all tl .ose arrested na\e paid the penalty. v™* ste amer Shasi was pirated on the langtse River near Hankow.44 words
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Article33 1928-12-20 20 New York, Dec. 10. T b( famous runner Nurmi denies the report that he intends to turn profi sional. He admitted that he expected t” make several indoor appearances.33 words
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Article22 1928-12-20 20 Berne, Dec. 17. Elsaesser, the 24-year-old holder of -!v bwiss record for motorless gliders, has been killed in a crash.22 words
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Article159 1928-12-20 21 ANTI-JAPANESE FEELING. FOREIGN MINISTER’S HOUSE ATTACKED. Nanking, Dec. 14. An Anti-Japanese Association demonstration yesterday afternoon demanding tin* proi lantation of tariff autonomy, greater publicity in connection with the negotiations between China and Japan r.r.d denunciation of the so-called Nishihara loans got out of hand and raided the159 words
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Article141 1928-12-20 21 Big Increase in Post-War Trade. Berlin. Dec. 12. Ti e Foreign Affairs Committee of th.* Reichstag sanctioned the trade ami >h p P'.r.g agreement Itetween Gtimanv art i South Africa and a similar agreement w ;h Panama, in addition to the tra.h agreement with China. The Government141 words
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Article160 1928-12-20 21 DECREASE IN EXPORTS LAST MONTH. London. Dee. 12 The following were the Beard id Trade ret tins for November 1" no*** t .»>6>55.n; a compared with .1**7.U.vTF the corresponding month f 11*27. I a port s £6 .766,502. as compared wt. L‘.D,6v)'.»,6.'1 in the corresponding month la.-t year.160 words
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Article69 1928-12-20 21 Question of General Booth’s Successor. London. Dec. 15. The Daily News states that the High Pouncil of the Salvation Army will meet *1 Sunbury-on-Thames on Jan. 8 to adjndirate as to the fitness of General Bramwell Booth to continue to control the organisation. If a three-fourths majority is69 words
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Article49 1928-12-20 21 London, Dec. 14. Reuter's Lobby Correspondent understands that, following on confidential communications with the Dominion Governments, a decision with regard to the holding of the next Imperial < onferhas been postponed until the New 'ear. One reason for this is undoubtedly the question of the King's health.49 words
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Article210 1928-12-20 21 LI' I- ECT OF NEW CUSTOMS TARIFF. I London, Dec. 14 I f cteT. for ,h W om« !jWrs«rasrs'i«: ia Shanghai had been im glutted to examine the tariff report in detail for any discrepancy. P visit i k ko rr I a ,n j ,s v210 words
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Article150 1928-12-20 21 Police Find Securities In Bathroom. Paris, Dee. 16. Acting on Man*. H.inau's informat'.on. the Police discovered 1.600.060 francs w* rth of securities in her bathroom. The '♦•lice recently searched ttu house and Were ionvinced that the -♦.cutit es were not there then. Mine. Ilanau and her ci150 words
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Article87 1928-12-20 21 Frenzied Crowd Attacks Prefecture. Tokio, Dec. 16. According to Press reports, serious rioting occurred in Miyazaki. Kyushu, yesterday as a result of political bargaining involving the removal ol a government school. A frenzied crowd of 10.000 people, including members of the local fire brigades, surrounded tne Pretecturu.87 words
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Article44 1928-12-20 21 London. Dec. 12. The cargo of the White Star liner Celtic, which went aground at the entrance to Queenstown Harbour on Monday, is now being discharged. The Celtn is in a bad position, but the weather so far has been good.44 words
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Article25 1928-12-20 21 Berlin, Dec. 14. The North German Lloyd announces that the negotiations with the HamburgAmerica lino for a working agreement have been broken otf.25 words
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Article31 1928-12-20 21 Paris, Doc. 14. The Chamber, by 460 to 120, passed the Budget, which provides for a revenue of 45 415,131,743 francs and expenditute of *****9 A 83.966 francs.31 words
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Article40 1928-12-20 21 Washington, Dec. lb. At a conference with two Republican i th*» Foreign Relations ontmembers ol.the f y C oolidge m.ttee at the S natr that thc Should ratify the Kellogg Pact without reservation of an> sort.40 words
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Article178 1928-12-20 21 CONTROL I\ BRITISH HANDS. Rugby, Dec. 1L An extraordinary general mcetir- in Ma.' n.'.' c' the ilarconi InternatTonul tio1« fn TT^r 10 Co alUM-i,. vid-ne r^lt c s Association pro.U ,5 that at n time should more than per cent of the issued shares ot contro PU i178 words
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Article106 1928-12-20 21 Celebrating the Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Kitty hawk. North Carolina. Dec. 17. The 25:h anniversary of Orville Wright’s i epoch-making 120-feet, flight was coV orated «.t a gathering of representatives! of 30 nations. A memorial tablet on the -Pot where the elementary aircraft took ofl was unveiled by Senator Bingham.!106 words
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Article90 1928-12-20 21 PRESENT INFLUENCES ON TRADE. London, Dec. 13. The report of Mr. H. H. Fox, the commercial counsellor to the British Legation in Peking, on the commercial, industrial and economic situation of China to Sept. 1. says that, until the country settles down to a more or less90 words
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Article85 1928-12-20 21 Another Big Payment By Great Britain. Rugby, Dec. 14. Payment of $1*4.200,000 was made today by the British Government to the United States Treasury. Of this sum the amount of $27,000,0**0 is on account of repayment ot' principal, the balance being interest. V\ ith this payment the85 words
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Article121 1928-12-20 21 Washington, Dec. 13. Without debate the Senate added oyer $•'50,000,000 to the Treasury’s Appropriation Bill for the enforcement of Prohibition. It is extremely unlikely that the House of Representatives will endorse this sum. Ottawa, Dec. 13. conference is to be held here in January between representatives of Canada121 words
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Article109 1928-12-20 21 TWO PEOPLE KILLED. POLICE COMPELLED TO FIRE. Bombay, Dec. 12. \t lea-t three people were killed in a collision between mill strikers and th. police north of Bombay. The police fired n s ‘‘li*dctence alter being stoned. It is officially stated that two people were killed109 words
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Article146 1928-12-20 21 No Obligation to Recognise Turkish Claims. Rugby, Dec. 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Amery, the Secretary ior the Dominions, was asAod about the nature of the claim regal ding the Dead Sea salt concessions made by a foreign Power on behalf of its nationals. lie146 words
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Article107 1928-12-20 21 Conditions for Resumption Of Relations. Rugby, Dec. 17. S r Austen Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons, in reply to questions, that the Government did not consider that .M. Litvinolf’s speech in Moscow on Dec. II with regard to trading and diplomatic relations between Russia and107 words
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Article111 1928-12-20 21 Position on Tientsin-Pukow Railway. London, Dec. 17. In the House of Commons at question time. Sir Austen Chamberlain stated that His Majesty’s Government had made no representations to Japan with regard to the rolling-stock of the Tientsin-Pukow railway which had been interned between Tsinan and a broken111 words
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Article72 1928-12-20 21 Development of Aviation Industry. Now York, Doc. 17. The* biggest merger yet undertaken in the rapidly growing aviation industry’ ha.'* been completed with the organisation of United Aircraft and (he Transport Corporation. The market value of the capital is $150,000,000. The executives of General Motors, the Ford72 words
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Article22 1928-12-20 21 Constantinople. Dec. Id. The Angora Parliament has adopted the Government Hill restricting the sale of opium and other narcotics.22 words
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Article27 1928-12-20 21 Nanking. Dev. 14 The Treaty between China and Denmark has been signed. The ar, MimUr to those in the Treaty between Ch.ra ar.d Italy-27 words
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Article1126 1928-12-20 22 A JOINT STATEMENT. DISAPPOINTMENT IN GERMAN CIRCLES. Lugano, Dec. 13. Sir Austen Chamberlain, after conferring for an hour and a half with M. Briand and Dr. Stresemann. told British i’ournalists that he was convinced that )r. Stresemann would return to Berlin in a less pessimistic frame of1,126 words
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Article138 1928-12-20 22 Inherent Claims of British Residents. Calcutta. Dec. 14. A conference comprising the Council of the European Association and delegates from all the provinces of India ha< sent a message to the Queen expressing deep sympathy in the King’s illness and stating that the conference shares Her Majesty’s138 words
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Article70 1928-12-20 22 London, Dec. 12. The announcement is made by the Empire Marketing Board that the 'Union of South Africa Government Veterinary Research Station at Onderstepoort, Transvaal, will serve as a link in the chain of Imperial Research stations. The Board approved a substantial grant for this purpose. It is70 words
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Article226 1928-12-20 22 ARGENTINE SENSATION. BOMBS AND ARMS IN RAIDED HOUSE. Buenos Aires, Dec. 12. The authorities have unearthed what i is believed to be a plot against the life c f M r Hoover. President-Elect of the United States. The Police, who lor 1 several days had been226 words
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Article150 1928-12-20 22 I Development Expected In Near Future. Rugby, Dec. 13. Questioned in the House of Commons to-day regarding establishment of an air service between London and South Africa. Sir Philip Sassoon, the Under-Secretary for the Air, said a number of flights had taken place between London150 words
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Article96 1928-12-20 22 New York, Dec. 1-1. The formation of Standard Industries Incorporated is officially announced. It is a combination of an investment trust and a holding company, with a capital of $100,000,000, of which, it is understood, $70,000,000 will be offered to the public. Investments will probably be made in96 words
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Article80 1928-12-20 22 Rugby, Dec. 14. Colliery owners from all the exporting areas in Great Britain met in London yesterday further to consider the proposals for the co-ordination and extension of existing marketing schemes, and additional progress was made. It is, however, pointed out that even when the idea of80 words
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Article49 1928-12-20 22 Washington, Dec. 12. President Coolidge opened the International Civil Aeronautic Conference, which is attended by 500 delegates, including 100 from foreign countries. The President said that two years ago the entire value of the aeronautic industry :n the Vnited States was only £1,000,000 Now it was £35,000,000.49 words
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Article411 1928-12-20 22 AMENDMENT ADOPTED. I.ORD CLARENDON’S SCHEME DEBATED. Rugby, Dec. IS. Lord Clarendon’s proposals for of the Mouse of Lords were again Uf,, r the Chamber to-day. Tne Mai T ol Rtauing (Liberal) said the prop,.*,' were a very distinct advance on Uu* i. no sals of the411 words
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Article214 1928-12-20 22 UNVEILS MEMORIAL TO FALLEN SAILORS. London, Deo. 12. The Queen’s devotion to duty hown by her decision to unveil the War Memorial which has been erected on Tower Hiil by the Governments of the Empire to members of the Mercantile Marne ari fishermen who perished in the214 words
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Article77 1928-12-20 22 London, Dec. 17. The Manchester Guardian states that Vickers, Ltd., Vickers-Armstrong, Tw* and Cammell, Laird and Co. have agreed in unite their armament businesses, and the arrangement has led to the formation ot the English Steel Corporation. The papc f says the agreement means that the three77 words
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Article743 1928-12-20 23 REBELS ATTACK KABUL. ANXIETY FOR BRITISH SUBJECTS. New Delhi, Dec. 17. Rebel' are attacking Kabul. Serious fighting has occurred, and there is considerable anxiety. The rebels captured two small forts and a number of rifles and u quantity of ammunition in the vicinity of Kabul, while743 words
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Article375 1928-12-20 23 KRITISH ESTATES INDUTCH INDIES. London, Dec. 17. Ti-tl. 1 r SUracd s i ltinB of lhe Board ot rade tea inquiry Mr. Charles Morrell representing the British Chamber of Com nu;rce in the Dutch East Indies, said he believed the marking order would adverse' East Indies' S375 words
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Article100 1928-12-20 23 Date Not Yet Fixed. London. Dec. 17. Asked in the House of Commons whether it was proposed t > postpone trio imperial Conference, Mr. Amery, the Secretary for the Dominious. said he was •irable to answer at present. He added •hat the date had not yet been100 words
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Article50 1928-12-20 23 Not a Weapon of Offence In British Army. Rugby, Dec. 18. j Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, the Minister for War. stated m f theHouse- of Commons that no part of the J training for offensive purposes m\ol\ed the use of poison gas as a weapon of offence.50 words
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Article206 1928-12-20 23 SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE KILLED. Lahore, Dec. 17. A great sensation has been caused here by two youths shooting and killing Mr. n aunders, Asst. Superintendent ot 1 once, while he was cycling home from nis office. A police clerk who participated in the pursuit of the assailants206 words
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Article294 1928-12-20 23 DR. STRESEMANN’S ANGRY OUTBURST. Lugano, Dec. 15. An angry outburst by Dr. Stresemann —unprecedented at the sedate meetings ot the League of Nations Council—marked the morning session of the Council. The meeting dealt with the protection of minorities in Upper Silesia and disposed of the report of294 words
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Article90 1928-12-20 23 NEW BRITISH INTRIGUE.” Allegations of Soviet Press. Moscow, Dec. 10. The Press publishes messages brought by air from Tiermiz. alleging that the Afghan rebellion is spreading, under the instigation of ‘‘certain foreign agents, including Colonel Lawrence, “whose appearance in any Mussulman country marks new British Imperialist intrigue. It "s alloit.-l90 words
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Article46 1928-12-20 23 Amsterdam, Dec. 18. The long-standing discontent of Socialism in the Limburg district has led to he foundation of a new party which called the Social Democratic Peoples Parte. Concurrently a new miners trad nion has been formed under the t.tlc the Limburg Miners’ Federation.46 words
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Article431 1928-12-20 23 APPEAL TO NATION. METHODS OF AFFORDING RELIEF. London, Dec. 11. Mr. Baldwin has sent a letter to the Lord Lieutenants of the counties appealing for assistance in raising additional help for the relief of continued distress in the coalfields. He mentions that the Government has appointed an431 words
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Article118 1928-12-20 23 Responsible for Seven Portfolios. Romo, Doc. IK. Signor Mussolini has undertaken another Ministerial portfolio, that of the Colonies, Signor Fedcrzoni having resigned. Signor Mussolini now holds seven portfolios, namely those of Prima Minister and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, the Interior, War, Navy, Aviation and the Colonies.118 words
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Article69 1928-12-20 23 Berlin, Dec. IK. From Paris comes the news that an accord has been reached between M. l oincare and Herr von Hoesch in connection with the establishment of the expert commission to consider the regulation of tho Reparations payments. It was also iifrw oxpcrtssbouHi^U^ »munt an.l th- mimhor »f69 words
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Article150 1928-12-20 24 ALGERIAN OUTRAGE. AMBUSHED BY REBEL TRIBESMEN. Paris, Dec. 12. Nows has been received of the death of General Clavery, commanding the Ainsefra district, Algeria, and other officers in an encounter with rebel tribesmen. Accompanied by Staff.-Uapt. Pasquet, Staff-Capt. de Benne, two N.C.O.’s and a party of Foreign150 words
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Article154 1928-12-20 24 Favourable Replies From Employers. Rugby, Dec. 18. Practically all the organisations of employers have made their replies regarding the agreements reached between Lord Melchett’s group of employers and the General Council of the Trades Union Congress to promote peace in industry. Employers who are in touch with154 words
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Article94 1928-12-20 24 SENSATIONAL CHARGE AGAINST RUSSIAN. (From Our Own Correspondent) Calcutta, Dec. 19. Otto Raymond, a Russian, who was described as being engaged in a world talking tour, has been arrested in Calcutta and is suspected of espionage on behalf of the Soviet. It is alleged that Raymond incriminated94 words
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Article58 1928-12-20 24 (Aneta’s Service) Batavia, Dec. 13. The steamer Ruysdael, belonging to the Bolton Steam Shipping Co., is still aground off the Kangean Islands, efforts to refloat her under her own steam proving unsuccessful. The Camphuys has proceeded to Kangean to take over the cargo, and an attempt will(Aneta’s Service) - 58 words
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Article109 1928-12-20 24 (Aneta’s Service) Batavia, Dec. 17. The steamer Camphuys has towed off the b.b. Raisdale, which went aground on the Kangean Islands. Both vessels are due to arrive at Sourabaya this afternoon. In the Penang Supreme Court on Friday Mr. Justice Prichard sat as vacation judge to hear(Aneta’s Service) - 109 words
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Article1058 1928-12-20 24 London, Dec. 12. The new 10,000 ton cruiser Norfolk was launched on the Clyde to-day. Madrid, Dec 12. Submitting the Budget, the Finance j Minister, Senor Calvosotelo, announced the Government’s intention to re-intro-duce the gold standard, but only in so far i.« it affected foreign remittances.1,058 words
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Article378 1928-12-20 24 SUCCESSFUL APPEAL TO PRIVY COUNCIL. News has been received that the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has restored the judgment of the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) in the action in which Madam Tan Chew Hoe Neo sued Chee Swee Cheng and others. This action was378 words
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Article658 1928-12-20 24 BAR’S FAREWELL AT KUALA LUMPUR. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 18. In the Supreme Court this morning the mcmU'rs of the Bar gathered in the Chief Justice's Court to bid farewell to Sir Henry Gompertz, K.B., who is leaving the country for good on the658 words
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Article330 1928-12-20 25 Sir Hugh Clifford’s Visit To Malaya House. London Nov. 22. Mr. II. S. Banner, of the Malay States Information Agency, is having a busy •inu with h';s lectures on Malaya, which an- proving very popular. He delivered three at Crowborough on the l'Jth and joth inst. and330 words
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Article440 1928-12-20 25 f u :ng passengers are proceeding to > the I'. and O. Mahva, which sail*’f V- I- K< wr, Mr. T. Pat, rson. t’apt. K W. M■ Me Ido n. Mr>. J > M N. A. Sedw M Mr. K. i B K Hind. Mr. Burn* -s. Mr K.440 words
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Article70 1928-12-20 25 A Committee of the Municipal Commission has approved of the proposed “Bungalow Area”, bounded by Orchard Road, Orange Grove Road, Anderson Road and Stevens Road, with provisos that semi-detached houses of a type approved by the Commissioners may be erected also terrace houses of a type approved70 words
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Article164 1928-12-20 25 Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. 1 omparative statement of the total vilno r r P st ''"Ported and exported to and Do.n BHtish^Martv" Ch a,U i8<? CXeludin K Parcel IMPORTS h M Uyu ,lunnK 1,J 7 and 1928. EXPORTS. Increase or increase U 7164 words
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Article410 1928-12-20 25 Visits Points of Interest in Singapore. li.R.Il. Prince Leopold, Clown Prince B< giu and his consort, Princess A- arrived at Singapore by the insu- !>de fr *m Europe on Saturday. Ti c ship berthed shortly after 7 a.in., and their Royal Highnesses were met by M.410 words
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Article100 1928-12-20 25 Artillery t’nit to He Formed. It 0! been defied to form an Art 11l,.,■ v l nit in the M.SA.Ii. in the m.n f, The'Cni. will be SV nT i fnrt' U ft ten .he In »»W/",, h 'Vl,,. d. j, aN.» M"" 1 1 ;Y n to100 words
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Article242 1928-12-20 25 A Very Mean Form Of Extortion.” 't'-ii have been found guilty of a very n 'an form of extortion,” said the Second Police Magistrate, Mr. W. N. Gourlay, *>n Dec. in, in sentencing a Bengali police man to three months* rigorous imprison-ip'-nt f»»r extorting 1G cents from a242 words
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Article312 1928-12-20 25 Tributes From District Court Staff. Mr. II. Ghulam Sarwar, the Civil District Judge, who is retiring this month, was entertained by the stall ol the < ivil District Court at a farewell tea party at the Oriental Hotel on Saturday afternoon. The guests included Mr.312 words
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470 1928-12-20 25 Donald Maw - (By Donald Maw.) I Now living in retirement in England, Maw, in his day, was one < 1 tin* most noted shikaris in Malaya. He shared with the late Mr. G. (>"en the reputation of being a succcshlul hig game470 words
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Article320 1928-12-20 25 Advertisement Kiosks on Street Lamps. Action taken at a meeting Committee No. 1 of the Municipal Commission held on Dec. 11 included the following. Decided not to grant renewal of the expired licences for rubber factories at j. Jalan Rajah and 1, Ah Hood Road. Approved layout of320 words
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Article820 1928-12-20 26 LESSONS LEARNT FROM SINGAPORE. Some caudal comments on traffic contiol problems in Kuala Lumpur are made by Mr. L. A. G. Morris in the Malayan Police Magazine. Mr. Morris made a survey of the methods adopted in Singapore, ami mentions that after Malay constables had proved themselves820 words
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Article337 1928-12-20 26 THE PRICE OF TIN. Messrs. Baker, Morgan and Co., of j Kuala Lumpur, in their report dated Dec. J 17, state The tendency of the London tin market has been very uncertain during the past week and prices have dropped to a lower level than has been337 words
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Article287 1928-12-20 26 Prospects of Early Profitable Working. (From Our Own Correspondent) Fenang. Dec. 17. Mr. D. A. M. Brown presiding at the j second annual meeting of Batu Caves Tin' Dredging Co.. Ltd., on Saturday at Katz! Brothers, said that entirely satisfactory I progress had been made since287 words
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Article45 1928-12-20 26 Pattani Consolidated Alluvial Tin.—9o piculs. Tronoh Mines.—2,243 piculs. Kinta Tin.—Piculs 425. pic T ut*lss!2b7 Plant 100, trU>UU Scrnenyih.—Output piculs 115, hours run 00.). yardage 59,000 cubic yards. Mambau Tin.—Hours run 614, cubic vurds treated 24,226, piculs 195. f lam Mines. —Tribute piculs 624.45 words
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Article823 1928-12-20 26 Local Criminals and Their Stock-in-Trade. In the F.M.S. Folice Museum at Kuala Lumpur there is a unique collection of instruments used in practically eseiy type cf crime from the simple, commonplace Main Fob gambling box to a gruesome block on which a magician decapitated his unsuspecting clients.823 words
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Article650 1928-12-20 26 Sound Position of The Company. At the annual meeting of Sungei Way Pledging, Ltd., at Kuala Lumpur, to. day, the directors’ report for the year ended June 30, 1928, will be presented showing that the company now holds a total area of 996 acres, of which650 words
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Article59 1928-12-20 26 The final report on the trawler Tongkol, which was sold by the Colony Governments to Ceylon Fisheries Ltd. f° r iB,OOO in July of this year, shows that the running costs while the vessel was in commission from Jan. 1 to April 30 were $36,581 and59 words
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Article1482 1928-12-20 27 B.B.I. and P.S. Win Important Game. Two well-matched fifteens represented ihe Merchants and the B.B.I. and P.S. on the Padang on Dec. 13, but heavy rain M<akeil the ground and spoilt what would have been one of the keenest games of the competition. Although there was little, if1,482 words
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Article259 1928-12-20 27 Chinese Fight Hard To Draw. The team of the 2nd Bn. Welch Regiment showed they are improving rapidll vvht the >’ almost defeated the Chinese *n a return match at the Stadium on Tuesday, a good game ending in a single-goal From the disorganised team a little over259 words
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Article123 1928-12-20 27 Kuala Lumpur Chinese Beaten By The Rest. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 15. A Chinese vs. the Rest match was played to-day on the Chinese ground in aid of the China Famine Relief Fund and attracted a very large crowd. The sides were equally balanced. The123 words
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Article250 1928-12-20 27 [REUTII txlxgbam] Win for T. Armour. [REUTER TXLXGSAM] New York, Dec. 17. Tommy Armour, of Washington, won the $2,700 Sacramento open golf championship with a score of 281) for 72 V:i.* Englishman Harry Cotton was thin! wi h 206. Garrison Mixed Foursomes. Trv following was the result of i!ri[REUTII txlxgbam] - 250 words
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Article47 1928-12-20 27 Another Visit to Malaya. Claude Falkiner, the well-known billiard j R t is now in India and proposes to pay another visit to Malaya shortly. He was last here in 1026, and the good form he showed then is remembered hy followers of the game.47 words
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Article368 1928-12-20 27 Fine Game Against Welch Regt. Team. •A. weakened S.C.C. side gave a won*, derful display against the 2nd. Welch hockey team at Tanglin on Dec. 12, and won a hard, fast and interesting game by three goals to one. From the kick-off the S.C.C. were at a368 words
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Article176 1928-12-20 27 Three Coals Margin at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 13. The Selangor hockey eleven gained an easy victory over Negri Semhilan or the Padang here on Saturday. Selangor started by scoring two goals in quick succession, the first through Martin ami the second176 words
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Article141 1928-12-20 27 F.M.S. and the Junior Kolapore Cup. Jt is next year (says the Malay Mail) to make a great effort to regain the Junior Kolapore hallcnge up* which, it will lx* recollected, was won by the F.M.S. team in 1927. The cMnpe ition is open to teams from141 words
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Article1687 1928-12-20 28 CLOSE FINISHES ON FIRST DAY. The first day of the Perak Amateur Races provided some enjoyable sport, mor-t of the finishes being close. The weather was cool and dull, but the rain kept off. Owing to the over-night rain the going was rather on the heavy side,1,687 words
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Article160 1928-12-20 28 Importation of Horses May Be Restricted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. IT. Mr. J. C. Osborne, president of the Perak Turf Club, has submitted a Proposal to the Straits Racing Association to restrict the registration of horses tor some time owing to the large number ot160 words
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Article147 1928-12-20 28 Atreas Takes Ring Emperor’s Cup at Calcutta. (From Our Own Correspondent) Calcutta. Dee. 15. The first of the Calcutta classics, the King Emperor’s Cup. was run over a mile to-day and won comfortably by the hot favourite Atreas which was backed down to a fraction over even money147 words
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Article1309 1928-12-20 28 [REUTER TELEGRAM] SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY’S GREAT WIN. HEAVY SCORING IN THIRD DIVISION. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Dec. 15. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish League matches First Division. Aston Villa Manchester City postponed Burnley 0 Shellield Wed. Bury \s. Birmingham postponed. Cardiff City 1 Dolton W.[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 1,309 words
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Article179 1928-12-20 29 [REUTER TOLEGRAM] Interesting Ties in First Round Proper. [REUTER 1VLEGRAM] London, Dec. 12. The first round proper of the Scottish up vs i’l be played on Jan. 19, and the which took place to-day, resulted as follows of the South vs. Inverness Cale<li»n wins. i v:l Service[REUTER TOLEGRAM] - 179 words
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Article110 1928-12-20 29 [beutlb telegram] Another Victory, For Cambridge. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Dec. 12. tr.e annual inter-Varsity soccer h at Stamford Bridge. Cambridge Oxford by i> —2. > nee this annual fixture was instituted 1'r.versity has won 22 matches and have ken drawn. F.A. CUP REPLAY. !).’riington*s Narrow Victory Over Scarborough.[beutlb telegram] - 110 words
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Article119 1928-12-20 29 l)i\ing Competition and Handicap Race. '1 ere were eight competitors in the .ml diving competition at the bir.ga ib on > n lav an l ui/es’ ta:k in deciding the first throe i r > easv one. Eventually the order a- given ks:—1 T. Graham. 2 Weodon. GUndinning.119 words
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Article155 1928-12-20 29 Lean and (Vs Weekly Report. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 14. Lean and Co.’s weekly report state? that tin has continued to slump heavily* It steadied temporarily but later developed a further weakness, the loss on tne week being i’T 12s. fid. spot and 2s. ba.155 words
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Article417 1928-12-20 29 Upkeep Too Much for Two Clubs. (I rom Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dee. 17. The Penang Cricket Club and the Penang Recreation Club, having carefully onsidered the matter, will send in a petition shortly to the Resident Councillor. I he petition states that since 1008 the rK ket417 words
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Article111 1928-12-20 29 Training For The New Year Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnang. Dec. 14. Training work has commenced in earn- for the Penang New Year profes- 1 i: meeting, but outstation horses are ,.t expected in Penang till after the Christmas holidays. Yho IVnang 1020 griffins are coming111 words
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Article82 1928-12-20 29 (Nichi-Nichi Service) Tokio, Dec. 12. An epoch-making event in the history if the Japanese trade with tropical miintries. a especially Siam and the Dutch trjios, has been brought about as a lesul >f the Chinese anti-Japanese goods movement It is hoped that direct trade with(Nichi-Nichi Service) - 82 words
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Article53 1928-12-20 29 (Nichi-Nichi Service). Tokio, Dec. 18. Fiftv-one arrests have been njndc-; ir "f the town were implicated in a!r :'V Okrmn and his supporters are Marquis UKi.m.i a ncw making strenuous oilers t> .Arty before the new session of laxtta ment is convoked. Poasnnts Party arfil-vlns to ZZ(Nichi-Nichi Service). - 53 words
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Article323 1928-12-20 29 Japanese Attempt to Secure Rights. Commenting on the cabled news that ri.rht ap tn nese f r en( i eavour ing to secure Mr ht wfn Vork ,ron ore in Nt v Zealand, r. Will Lawson, of Sydney, who is at present visiting Singapore, stated323 words
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Article126 1928-12-20 29 DALLKY. On Dec. 17, 1028. at Singapore, to Margaret, the wife of J. D. Dailey, F.M.S Police, a son. LEE.—On Sunday, Dec. 16, 11)28, to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kim Soo, at 21-12, Hast Coast ltd., a son. NIiSPIT. At Bangkok, on Dec. 7 1028, to .Mrs. G. It.126 words
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Article147 1928-12-20 29 Singapore, Dec. 19. EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3 31/32 Demand 2/3 27< i2 I rivatc 3 m. credit 2/4 13 V2 On New York Demand 50^ Private 90 d/a On France, Bank T.T, ii m <ln India, Bank T.T. 153>> On Hong Kong, Bank T.T.147 words
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Article743 1928-12-20 29 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, Dec. 19. MINING. Issue Vsl. Pd. Bayers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 44/3 45/3 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 41/• 42/1 1 Batang I’adang 0.47 0.52 I 1 Batu Caves 1.5714 1.02 *4 1 .75 Uukit Arang 1.00 1.05 pin. £1 £1 Burmah743 words
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Advertisement87 1928-12-20 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straite Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is I4S a year. The post free price of87 words
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Obituary57 1928-12-20 29 DEATHS if... DYRIAM of 7, Queen Street, after short period of iliness, expired on Dec. 16. 1928. PEREIRA. On December 1C, 19L-.. Grace (babv i, beloved daughter of the late Maximilian and Juliana Pereira. PFREIRA. On Dec. 13. 1928, at her residence No l.'.-D. McKenzie Road. Agnes Mary (Girlie Boyer)57 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article68 1928-12-20 1 General— Rubber Situation 1 London Rubber Stocks 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 1 Rubber Position By A. Still U. S. A. and Rubber Planting Politics 1 Planters’ Welfare The Rubber Outlook Crude Rubber 1 Problem of Native Production 2 Meetings and Reports— Benevolent Fund Appeal 2 The Rubber Market 268 words
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Article79 1928-12-20 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices v Jan. Apl. Date L’don S’poro Dec. Mar. June d. Dec. 13 8>.. 0.29k 0.29 k 0.30 0.30 k 14 8 k 0.29 k 0.29 k 0.20 0.30 k 15 8’- 0.29 k 0.29 k* 0.30 0.30 k 1779 words
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Article36 1928-12-20 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondents states that rubber stocks in London are now 17,669 tons, showing an increase of 1,152 tons during the past week.36 words
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Article118 1928-12-20 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its S5»5th auction on pic. 19. when there was catalogued 2.143.135 ib. >1* 956.76 tons; offered 1.719.177 lb. or 767.49 tons sold 1.267,943 1!>. or 566.05 tons. Spot London 8 9 16d. New York 17*, cts. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed118 words
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Article229 1928-12-20 1 In the course of an editorial on the prospects of the rubber industry during the coming year, The Planter says it is fairly clear that with all-out tapping the number of managers and assistants required during the year before us should not be less than in the past229 words
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1267 1928-12-20 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Copyright] London, Nov. 21. A good deal of interest has been aroused by the statement on behalf of Linggi Plantations issued a few days ago. The forward sale of 2.298.240 lb. at an average price of 10.14 d. per lb.1,267 words
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Article188 1928-12-20 1 The attention of the whole rubber community remains focussed on the Nov.Pec. shipments from Singapore, as thi immediate future of the market will In determined by the rate at which accumulated stocks are shipped, says the Observer >f \’ov. 18. Apparently the advice of the Rubber Growers’188 words
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Article100 1928-12-20 1 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Comparative Figures Given In Commons. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, Dec. 18. In the House of Commons at question time Sir Philip CunlitTe-Lister, President of the Board of Trade, gave the following comparative figures regarding the imports of crude rubber into the United States from[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 100 words
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Article156 1928-12-20 1 Singapore Standard Qualities Committee. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. It*. °utspoken criticism of recent plant.r.g •kties was the chief feature of the general meeting of the Batang Padang Planters Association where members strongly criticised the standard wagedecision and complained that, despite the unofficial* majority on the Immigration156 words
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Article170 1928-12-20 1 Importations into the United States. Wt» art* indebted to the Planter'* A-m tion of Malaya for the following deads of the importations of crude rubber into the l mtcd States during November. The figures have been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net170 words
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Article1026 1928-12-20 2 I BENEVOLENT FUND I APPEAL. I ENTRAIN HEALTH BOARD. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) H Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. The quarterly general meeting of the Bpianters* Association of Malaya was held If the Yenning Road, Masonic Hall, at |;:t> p.m. to-dav. In the absence of the Irairtnan. the1,026 words
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Article358 1928-12-20 2 American Questionnaire Figures. Harlow and Co. report T Singapore. Dec. 13. f eatureles“d u rl n haS bee a "d in K .iSht da? tiV«,7**.‘ k ‘"d *■>»"»• ■4-v-i the at a„<l“\ew York’’ l 0 d ,n U|> 17'. cent, gold Th? re “U ,S nt r»'358 words
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Article1165 1928-12-20 2 BIG RUBBER DEAL. t UNITED SUA BETONG’S OFFER ACCEPTED. An extraordinary genera! meeting of shareholders of the Melville (Joliure) Rubber hstates, Ltd., whs held at the o the os u! the secretaries, (iuthrie and Co., Ltd., Hutlerv Road, on Saturday, Mr. A. K. Baddeley presiding. Others present1,165 words
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Article372 1928-12-20 2 PROBLEM OF NATIVE PRODUCTION. “SERIOUS COMPETITOR IX WORLD’S MARKETS.” The duration of existing conditions in I* rubber market depends, declares lruth, to an important extent upon the eltect of the current price upon the supplies forthcoming from native sources which account for fully one-third of th.worlds production.372 words
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Article101 1928-12-20 2 The report of the directors of the Malaka I'inda Rubber Kstates fur the year ended Aug. :tl. 1928, states that after allowing for depreciation of buildings, machinery, tools and implements etc. there is a profit of $83,698.90. To this has to be added the balance of profit101 words
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Article664 1928-12-20 3 Messrs. Fraser and Co/s Weekly Report. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report, dated Dec. 18, states During the past week fluctuations it the pirice of tin have been within somewhat narrower limits and. according t advices received from London, the metal market there continues in a nervous an664 words
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114 1928-12-20 3 House* of Commons on Nov 14 Sir Frank Nelson (C.. Stroud) announced that he proposed on Nov. 20 to ask the Colonial Secretary how much of the fall in Malayan revenues is attributable to the diminution in the rubber export dutv subsequent to the decision114 words
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Article400 1928-12-20 3 Amalgamated Malay.—44,366 lb. Ayer Molek. 19,540 lb. Alor C.ajali. -19,546 lb. Ayer Punas. --70,000 lb. AU'tral.iMU. —23,300 lb. Bukit .lelntong.— 12.S73 lb. Brunei United Plantations.—40,024 lb. Bukit Timah.—14.273 lb. Bukit K. B.—3.960 lb. Balgownie.--40.880 lb. Bukit Kubu. —15.800 lb. Beruiliuig.— 50.000 lb. Bert am iTaisho). —64.045 lb. Borelli.—42.000400 words
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Article138 1928-12-20 3 The report of the directors of Alor Gajah Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year ended Sept. 30, 11*28, states that the profit for the year amounts to $5,677.93 to which has to be added the balance of $10,294.99 brought forward /rom last year’s account making a total138 words
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546 1928-12-20 3 Stock p >f Exchange I Value Compeny. Price*. £1 Abaco 1 2' Allaprar I £1 Anglo-Malay 1 £1 Ayer Kuning fl llenteng 20 2 Butang Consolidated 1/14 fl Batu Caves I 7 £1 B;.tu Tigu I 2 B*koh 11 2 Hortum Uonsoiidated *19 2546 words
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741 1928-12-20 3 Capital Issue Clotinf Price* Paid Up Value Dividend* Praser Lyall A Company A Ce. Evstt. *****93 1 Nil for year SA-f-M ..Allenby ($1) 1.524 1.374 1.50 157 160,000 1 30 px. for yaar W-M7 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.25 1.36 1.20 130 433.425 1 74741 words
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Miscellaneous141 1928-12-20 4 Telegrams FIRNATEX. fir s T N ATI O K A L SC X a n +\> V ft i*5s o 2 c 6 X ,1* i LYING IN HEAvK.m AT FIVE w r A FRYING IN HELL AT SIX C <A Telephones 1100, 5531. Stout National 9ichxra WITH S k141 words
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Advertisement104 1928-12-20 5 RADIO SUPPLIES 12, Orchard Road, SINGAPORE. IFe have a number of short wave sets selling at bargain prices. Gramophone pick-ups and aniplv fiers, good tone good volume. COME AND HEAR THEM t 5 4 4 i ft THE BRUNSWICK PANATHOPE r r t v*n *5 *'V /jt < nr ju104 words
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Advertisement305 1928-12-20 6 dallmeyer CINE LENSES OVER 5 TIMES FASTER Will fit all leading makes of Cine Cameras. i* <. itwB Stocked by all the Leading Dealers SINGAPORE Compare the two lenses shown here illustrating the tremendous difference on the amount of light a Dallmeyer F. 1.5 lens passes against the standard F.305 words
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Advertisement223 1928-12-20 11 ..........I..— Air-Tight! Goodyear tubes hold air longer solely because they are made better. Only high quality red rubber—tough, lively and durable—is used in their manufacture. And because Goodyear Tubes are inflated and tested under a 25 stretch before leaving the factory, you are assured that each tube you buy is223 words
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Advertisement139 1928-12-20 11 Advertising in Newspapers Pays. There is no advertising medium so useful as the Press, and none that is responded to with such speed and profit. Newspaper Advertising pays better to-day than it ever did. Most of the goods now consumed by the public are sold under :i branded name, and139 words
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