The Straits Budget, 2 May 1929

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1 9 The Straits Budget
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    Masthead
    28 1 The Straits Budget being the weekly issue of the straits times established eighty YEARS.] No. 3.716 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. MAY 2, 1929 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d-
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    CONTENTS.
    359 1 leaders KO Imperial Merger Tbt Civil Service Trufiv Slackness 'XU 1 Complacency Th* 1 Pt- Bunking Trocess T;i\ i*n Leave o. N-<- Reuter and Special lYvtring I’ast Week’s News 10-24 »i*irteres (Yurts at Johore Bahru lo >irgap“rt Chinese Swimming Club 15 Ljk.;t Pontoon Launched Id yfr. J. 1». Butcher
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    1866 1 represented at the va.stj,. asl Exhibition at New*u> v rrom J une 3to 22. Tho Exhibition M 4J li‘ op<?ned h y the Prince of Walee on J 'r S-c C 0 #stelUin of lhe Health Sst wwk M S Rm returned from lthVe Dr. and Mrs.
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    THE MYSTERIES OF BROKING. Bankrupt’s Statement. PARTNER WHO HAD A PRIVATE ACCOUNT.
    1368 2 A broker’s conduct of his business araa the subject of caustic remarks by the Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) during the public examination on Friday afternoon before Mr. Justice Deane of Choo Thian Lock, of the
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    PENANG SCOUTS. Inspected by Malayan Commissioner.
    82 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 26. An excellent individual troop display was given by Penang Scouts on the Hutching’» schoolground yesterday when Commissioner F. C. Sands, who is on his way to England, inspected them. The strength was about :;0(). Mr. Sands congratulated
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT. J.P.’s Allegation Against Brother-in-Law.
    822 2 Mr. Boey Kok Leong, .T.P.. was examined by the Official Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) in the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Deane on Friday in con- nection with the insolvency Chop Shew htor.tr and Co., the proprietor of which is alleged to have
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    DROWNING TRAGEDY. Inquiry into Mr. Aylmore’s Death at Kepong.
    742 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April An inquiry was held before Inch# Hussain, at the Kuala Lumpur 1‘olicJ Court on Saturday, into the death of Mr G. S. A. Aylmore, formerly of Keponu Estates, who was recently drowned *i* mining
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    G.O.C. IN PENANG.
    60 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Penang, April 29. H.E. the General Officer Commanding (Major-General H. L. Pritchard) inspected the Eurasian Company of the Volunteers on the polo ground and the Malay Com pany at headquarters yesterday. He entertained to dinner by the officers of the Penar.g and Province
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    AN IMPERIAL MERGER.
    875 3 Straits Times, April 25. e the Eastern Extension Telegraph nv is taking part in the cablel merger which became an accons’V r h,*d fact this month, and this company I! i- a monopoly of long-distance comholdUtions in Malaya, it is just as well T? reople in this
    — Straits Times, April 25.  -  875 words
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    THE CIVIL SERVICE.
    1078 3 ehinello’s mask after all.— Straits Times. April 26. Recent mails have brought us newspapers whose columns are filled with SSS; of various public dinners Some d d.v/r 5 r?- se lzud u P on the occasion to erm fnfnS lu Ca P ro P hcc >es, others
    ehinello’s mask after all.— Straits Times. April 26.  -  1,078 words
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    TRAFFIC SLACKNESS.
    1056 3 lucky than the rest. —Straits Times, April 2T. Fast traffic in Singapore is practically uncontrolled. This may seem a drastic statement, but in order to appreciate its truth the reader need go no farther than his own office window. Cecil Street, in which the premises of this newspaper
    lucky than the rest.—Straits Times, April 2T.  -  1,056 words
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    SMUG COMPLACENCY.
    1093 3 .—Straits Times, April 20. That sonorously named advisory committee appointed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to sit in London for the purpose of examining and reporting on the legislation affecting prostitution and its attendant evils in Malaya has at last completed its task. After labouring
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    THE DE-BUNKING PROCESS.
    1029 4 Straits Times, April 30. Political events of considerable significance have fallowed each other with startling rapidity during the past week. Tho fullest hopes of a changed attitude on the part of America toward the question of disarmament, born in the inaugural sncech of President Hoover, have materialised
    — Straits Times, April 30.  -  1,029 words
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    A TAX ON LEAVE.
    943 4 —Straits Ttmcs, May 1. in a recent letter to The Times Lord Decies envisages a terror which lies in wait for those British people who go Home on leave from the East. He points out that such men as have established residence in Great Britain through
    —Straits Ttmcs, May 1.  -  943 words
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    KUALA LUMPUR’S TOWN HALL. Faults of the Present Building.
    644 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 80. The recent accident to the roof of the Town Hall gives one hope that the Government will at last realise that it is a positive disgrace that a town of the siz* and
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    125 4 Kuala Lumpur, April 25. Yesterday afternoon while it was raining a part of the roof over the Town Hal’, stage fell in with a crash creating some alarm among those who worked in o.h' 1 sections of the building. A big crowd assembled but the door."’ of the Town Hall
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  • OCCASIONAL NOTES
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      LUNATICS AT LARGE.
      186 5 ‘t v Inins of another sort!—Straits ■‘.M's. April 25. The chain was started by an Ameriofficer. You know the sort thing. You receive an anonymous I n, written communication, described by Lender as a lucky letter.” The reel,.nt is promised good luck if he sends a ir'ilar
      ‘t • v Inins of another sort!—Straits ■‘.M's. April 25.  -  186 words
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      GENIUS.
      205 5 a n an navinir a grievance !—Straits i:mes. April 25. riing qualities of the Chinese in heir business acumen and enter-wt-:e lecently the subject of eulogy M Oinisby-Gore. Behind Chinese he found the real makers of That they miss no opportuniu :.r prepared to admit, and we the I’r.der-Secretary
      ;a n an navinir a grievance !—Straits i:mes. April 25.  -  205 words
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      WANTED—WORKERS !
      423 5 WANTED— WORKERS «"’’V is not hard to find. —Straits Times, •'pi’ll 2. r interesting little magazine which reached the Straits Times gives some foresting hints as to the outlook of 0 citizens of Malaya who are now /•'■’•'■rg in London. It is published by Boys of the Brothers’ Schools in
      «"’’V is not hard to find.—Straits Times, •'pi’ll 2.r).  -  423 words
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      A SAD STORY.
      118 5 will doubtless follow.—StraiU limes, April 26. owai1 W the mT S T h wi make strong men*weeD f thTlTs faint 11 ‘o'’» oftho launch u me U.b. cruiser Pensarnln v “IJ; naming ceremony a bottle of ’water was U 0 0 W„ e tei h t„ b
      will doubtless follow.—StraiU limes, April 26. owai1*  -  118 words
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      “DIGUSTING METHODS.”
      148 5 Straits Times. April 26. i P: Nas h th magistrate at Kuala 4*2 J h r efe »red m vigorous terms to the disgusting methods” employed by he Customs Preventive Department in upping a check on the illicit traffic in landu It is very necessary that a strict
      Straits Times. April 26.  -  148 words
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      RESOURCE.
      159 5 have cause for mild protest.—Straits Times, April 26. He would be a harsh employer who lenied his servants the right to leave the •lose confines of their quarters when the •all of duty was not pressing or objected if, in his absence, they made occasional ’aunts in search of
      have cause for mild protest.—Straits Times, April 26.  -  159 words
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      RURAL AMENITIES.
      168 5 ‘m the companion of the moment! —Straits Times, April 26. 44 Any couple found in a stationary •ntomobile after eleven o’clock at night vhn are unable to produce a marriage •ertificate will be charged with creating a breach of the peace.” This is a recently enacted by-law’, but,
      ‘m the companion of the moment!—Straits Times, April 26.  -  168 words
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      WALTER THE SUBLIME.
      275 5 pun v ii«u>r memory is worth a lot.—Straits Times, \pril 26. I For the sublime self-confidence which s more irritating than abject humility, •on;mend us to Mr. Walter Hagen, the American golf professional, whose latest dictum on his- abilities appears in the cable news of the day.
      pun v ii«u>r * » , memory is worth a lot.—Straits Times, \pril 26.  -  275 words
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      AN R.A.F. TRIUMPH.
      264 5 AN R.A.F TRIUMPH. :f lon*r distance flight.—Straits Times, April 27. Though they failed to travel the 5,000 miles at which they aimed and reach Bangalore in Southern India, Squadron Leader A. G. Jones-Williams and FlightLieut. N. H. Jenkins accomplished a notable triumph for British aviation in u availing 4,130 miles
      :f lon*r distance flight.—Straits Times, April 27.  -  264 words
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      A POWER HOUSE MYSTERY.
      376 5 all that were justified or required.—Straits Times, April 27. The Municipal controversy over the re-organization of the staff at St. James’ power station is complicated, but the final decision looks like a really first?lass example of amateurism in the •onduet of public business. Following he shut-down
      all that were justified or required.—Straits Times, April 27.  -  376 words
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      “WOODBINE WILLIE.”
      65 5 WOODBINE WILLIE.” Straits Tim**?, April 27. A correspondent signing himself 44 Agni” sends the following tribute to the memory of the Rev. Studdert Kennedy Man of God and friend of man. Formed ofi God’s most holy plan Heart of gold, whose virtues shine With the ardency Divine Precept to example
      Straits Tim**?, April 27.  -  65 words
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      THAT RYDER CUP VICTORY.
      216 5 —Straits Times, April 29. So Great Britain won the Ryder Cup and, jumping to the heights of optimism the correspondents tell us at once that 44 our lost eolfiing prestige has been recovered.” This may he true, but then are open and amateur championships tf come
      —Straits Times, April 29.  -  216 words
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      MAKING HAY.
      263 5 —Straits Times, April 29. On Thursday we said a few words about the enterprise of the Chinese gentleman who collected dollars from people who parked their ears in the compound of the Presbyterian Church while the Royal procession went by. We confess to having been considerably amused by
      ,—Straits Times, April 29.  -  263 words
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      THE TROPICAL TOPPER.
      300 5 unusual even in London.—Straits Times. April 29. For the reception to the Duke of Gloucester at Hong Kong it was announced that the correct civilian dress would bo silk hats and morning coats. One can imagine the consternation that would have been caused had the invitations to
      unusual even in London.—Straits Times. April 29.  -  300 words
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      ASK A POLICEMAN.
      246 5 ASK A POLICEMAN the police on their merits.—Straits Times, April 110. Lord Byng, the Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, uttered a sentiment which is generally endorsed by the public when he bore testimony to the resource and willingness to oblige of the London constable. The phase, “Ask a policeman,”
      the police on their merits.—Straits Times, April 110.  -  246 words
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      THE “ DOWN-AND-OUT. ”
      289 6 THE DOWN-AND-OUT. .—Straits Times, April 30. Most people in Singapore have come up against The problem ol the "down-and-out’’ at one time or another, and local clergymen, Y.M.C.A. and V.W.C.A. workers, and others who take any part in social work count it as one of their principal trials. Undoubtedly there
      .—Straits Times, April 30.  -  289 words
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      EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT.
      313 6 EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT beachcombers and bums.”—Straits Time», April .‘10. It would be foolish to suggest that there is not at all times a certain amount of European unemployment in Malaya, and that sheer, unescapable hard luck has not contributed to it. But the men who deserve assistance take it when it
      beachcombers and bums.”—Straits Time», April .‘10.  -  313 words
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      FIRST OF THE MERRY MONTH.
      220 6 <>1 Public Holidays doini? ?—Straits Times, May 1. Though to-morrow’s cables will probably bring tidings of street brawls in Berlin and other cities in the fair cause of Labour, it is a significant fact that this year there has beer, a concerted movement among continental
      <>1 Public Holidays doini? ?—Straits Times, May 1.  -  220 words
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      BEWARE BILL SYKES !
      277 6 BEWARE BILL SYKES ross of the total for li&gt;27.— Straits Times May 1. With an experience of twenty-seven veins’ service in the Malayan Police Force following six years’ training with the Royal Irish Constabulary the authority of Mr. C. Hannigan on matters pertaining ‘o the preservation of law and order
      ross of the total for li>27.— Straits Times May 1.  -  277 words
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      LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR. . . .
      335 6 LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR —Straits Times, May 1. A newspaper ollice is notoriously a :au:it of short tempers and vigorous .anguage, but the occupants of the Cecil Street premises are the blandest of compared with some of our corespondents. A mildly frivolous note on he top-hat in the tropics calls forth
      —Straits Times, May 1.  -  335 words
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    LOTTERY TICKET EVIL. Action of Malayan Turf Clubs.
    166 6 Mr. C. Hannigan, Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., in his report for the past war states that gaming, other than Taming organised by the various Turf Tubs, was held well in check during the /ear. The position regarding gaming at race meetings was
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    JAPAN DELEGATES FOR GENEVA. Labour Attitude. TRADE UNION LEADER IN SINGAPORE.
    1211 6 The Japanese Government, employers’ and trade unions’ delegations to the mtei national Labour Conference at Geneva, to be held this month, were on ooard the Kitano Maru, which arrived in port on April 25 and sailed for Europe the
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    MR. HASTINGS RHODES Death of Leading Penang Advocate.
    155 6 The death occurred on Monday evening of Mr. Hastings Rhodes, a leading lawyer of Penang, after an illness lasting for three weeks. Deceased who was popular among members of the Bar as well as in social circles was admitted to the Bar
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    NOTED BOTANIST DEAD.
    82 6 A Reuter cable from Philadelphia record* the death of Dr. John William Jlarshberger, the distinguished botanist, at the age of GO years. He had travelled extensively throughout Europe, America and Mexico and was a member of numerous botanical and natural history societies. He was the author of
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    34 6 The tender of L’lndustrie, represento 1 in Bangkok by the East Asiatic Co., Ltd., for the supply of fifty-one bogie wagons for the Siam State Railways has bo&lt; accepted. The price was £16,589 c.i.f.
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    NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING. $2,000,000 Scheme Nearly Completed. FINE BOARD ROOM. A Symbol of Civic Singapore.
    1774 7 I Special 1« the Straits Times.] In the seventy-fourth year of its the Singapore Municipality has U u .,i into one of the most imposing and beautiful public buildings in the Far onlv four years
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    SHOTS AT A FUNERAL. Lorry Load of Chinese In Court.
    195 7 A constable’s initiative in telephoning the nearest police station when he heard tiling during a Chinese funeral in Thomson Road, resulted in the arrest of 20 Chinese on a charge of being members of an unlawful assembly. The Chinese are
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    SIKH IN TROUBLE. $200 Fine for Assault On Compatriot.
    129 7 Three Sikhs, who wore said to have gone, armed with sticks, to a compatriot’s house, and bent him because he refused to give up a job they desired for a friend, were before the District Judge. Mr. C. H. O Clarke,
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    KLANG HOSPITAL. $10,000 Raised at Charity Performance.
    78 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 29. There was a large and distinguished gathering at Klang last evening at a Chinese dramatic performance given in aid of the Maternity Hospital. Among those present being the Sultan of Selangor, Sir William and Lady
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    52 7 A tokio cable states that Mr. K. Mori, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Foreign Office, Mr. S. Ando, Councillor of the Education Office, and Mr. G. Yamaguchi, Councillor of the Finance Office, have resigned. Count Gonsuke Hayashi, the former ambassador to the Court, of St. James, has been appointed Grand Muster
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    BYGONE KLANG. Reminiscences of Mr. B. Shaw.
    187 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 29. Victoria Institution Old Boys of the Coast districts of Selangor entertained their former headmaster, Mr. Bennett Shaw, at a largely attended At Home at the Selangor Coast Club, Klang, on Saturday. Dr. Gabriel welcomed Mr.
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    INCREASE OF BURGLARY. Malayan Policemen’s Most Serious Problem.
    239 7 In his report on the state of crime and the administration of the police force in the F.M.S. for the year 1928, Mr. C. Hannigan, Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., points out that the details for housebreakings and thefts are as follows 1924
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    F.M.S. APPOINTMENTS.
    269 7 Thr following appointments arc notified in the F.M.S. (Government (Gazette i; I l Carey to aet as Assistant Emigration Commissioner for Malaya, Negapatam, Class IV, M.C.S. Mr. A. Ileywood-Waddington seconded for service in the State of Johore, Mr. I. H. N. Evans to act as Director of Museums,
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    TRAINING LOCAL ENGINEERS. Policy at St. James’ Power Station. NEW POSTS OPPOSED. “ Nurseries ” in Municipal Departments.
    2669 8 TRAINING LOCAL ENGINEERS. Policy at St. James’ Power Station. NEW POSTS OPPOSED. Nurseries in Municipal Departments. A lively discussion centring round the employment of locally horn engineers ir the St. Janies' power station took place at the monthly meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners on Friday. The report of the
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    DOCK COLLISION. Holt Liner Damaged By Tanker.
    52 8 While entering the Empire Pock on Saturday the A.P.C. tanker Platuna ran head-on into the stern of the Blue Funnel steamer Euryades. The tanker was practically undamaged, hut there is considerable evidence of the collision above the Euryades’ water-line. Further details arc not
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    DEATH OF GRAND DUKE MICHAEL.
    120 8 A Reuter cable announces the death in London of the Grand Duke Michael of Russia at the age of 51 years. He was a son of Emperor Alexander the Third of Russia and was horn at. St. Petersburg in 1S78. With the collapse of the
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    M.S.V.R. MESS.
    133 8 The officers of A Company recently extended invitations for honorary membership of the M.S.V.R. Headquarters Mess. Sc far the following have signified their pleasure in accepting the invitation H.E. Sir Hugh Clifford, High Commissioner Sir William Peel, the Hon. the thief Secretary to Government the Hon. the Chief
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    SERIOUS OUTBREAK IN SHANGHAI. Cerebro-Spinal Fever. VIGILANCE BY LOCAL PORT AUTHORITIES.
    882 9 Ti c port health authorities of Singa&lt;7 «re paving special attention to ships fv ing from Shanghai owing to a !7. us outbreak of eerebro-spinal fever »he laiter port. “p will he recalled that the port u her ties
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    MALAYANS AT HOME. Arrangements for A.B M Annual Dinner.
    284 9 Information ’wnov nt SutM dav af 7- L- rS y duties tohis -av n h F O 5 “'"tone. During Tav| f ,r „t \w‘ C^ ht T Sir WilliaS Stalls Information Agamy until about Custonk a, l F 'lli C
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    LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Active Support Needed In Singapore.
    107 9 A successful debate was held on April 24 under the auspices of the League of Nations Union Society in the Tomlinson Hall, Penang Lane. The chairman, Mr. David Bishop, emphasized the need for more active support in Singapore and outlined the aims
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    AUDACIOUS ROBBERS. Servants Taken from Beds And Bound.
    203 9 (From Our Own. Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 30. The particulars of a daring raid by three Cantonese armed with daggers on a dentist’s shop in High Street in the early hours of to-day have been gathered from the police. The dentist carries
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    85 9 The Straits Times is not responsible for h &lt;j*r onN L oi itH correspondents. Uorrepondents .should bear in mind that letters n»Utl.. b .e h °r t i» Bnd th&lt; point Lo, 'k down r lub J to be ‘ejected or cut nnn.i; &gt; rrei P® d n t«
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    CATHEDRAL COMPOUND.
    88 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. r May I ask for the publicity ol your paper to advise parents of small children, who with their amahs use St. Andrew s Cathedral compound in tin afternoons, that on Sunday afternoons thibH-en will be allowed on the East (Raffles
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    “ ANTIQUATED NATION.”
    134 9 ANTIQUATED NATION.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—If the writer of the letter which appeared under the heading Poor St. George wishes all Englishmen to he of the same mind as himself what a nation v\e must anticipate. Englishmen have been, and always will be, a race of
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    TODDY AND MURDER.
    225 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Under this hair-raising caption in one of your contemporaries, Mr. i Louis Thivv, the well-known Kuala Kangsar planter, descants eloquently about the evils of toddy drinking among Tamil labourers and deprecates the increase in the number of toddy shops
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    MALAYAN STUDENTS’ UNION.
    688 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It will interest parents who have sons and daughters studying in England and all Malayans to know that there is now in London a Malayan Students’ Union. For a long time the Malayan students here have felt the need
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    THE TROPICAL TOPPER.
    84 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. •Sir, —It may be of interest to you to know that at least some of the younger generation out here have witnessed the spectacle (not necessarily “extraordinary of a topper being worn. I refer to Sir Henry Gomportz (late Chief
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    THE EASTERN BANK. Prospects of Singapore Branch.
    247 9 1 he nineteenth annual general meeting of the Eastern Dank, Limited, was held oo March 27, ut the ofiice of the bank, 2 and 3, ('rushy Square, London, E.C. Mr. J. S. llaskell (chairman of the company) presided and in the course of
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    21 9 The leave «»f absence granted to Mr. F. K. Wilson, M.C.S., has been extended for one month from June 19, 1929.
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    GIGANTIC STEEL MERGER. £8,000,000 Plan. BID TO CONSOLIDATE BRITISH INDUSTRY.
    88 10 London, April 13. An £8,000,000 plan, intended to be the nucleus of a scheme for merging the heavy steel interests, with the ultimate aim of dominating the whole industry is announced by the Directors of the United Steel ompanies, employing
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    LUKUT TIN. Review of the Company’s Prospects.
    584 10 The Hon. .Mr. J. W. Simmons, M.C.S., Kritish Resident, Negri Semhilan, Mr. VV. H. Wood, District Officer, Coast, and Mrs. Wood, Jind a large gathering assembled on Sunday morning to watch the launching of the l.ukut pontoon into the dock specially cut for
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING. Mr. H. R. L. Dyne and Miss K. I. Mosley.
    127 10 A very quiet wedding took place on Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Go&lt;xl Shepherd, Singapore, when Mr. H. K. L. Dyne, of the legal firm of Messrs. Donaldson and Burkinshaw, was married to Miss Katherine Ixalxd Mosley,
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    HUGE AEROPLANE IN SINGAPORE. Bound for New Guinea Goldfields.
    273 10 When the s.s. Mangola leaves Singapore on Friday she will take with her a huge Handley Page aeroplane, which is being ship|H*d" from England to Port Moresby. The aeroplane, which is at present in packing cases, is to Ire used to
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    BANGKOK EXECUTION. Murder by Former Chinese Detective.
    99 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.' Bangkok, April 2-&gt;. Wong Kit, who was formerly a detective in the Bangkok Police, was executed it dawn this morning for the murder of a witness in a case in which he was implicated. The case had to do
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    THE G.O.C. AT PENANG.
    86 10 The G.0.C., Troops, Malaya. Maj&gt;rGenoral Pritchard, inspected the European and Malay Companies, Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteers Corps, on Sunday. There was a good attendance and the battle drill was well carried out. General Pritchard expressed his satisaction to Capt. Green, Officer Commanding the European troop,
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    THE COPRA MARKET.
    181 10 M essrs. Barlow and Co. report under yesterday’s date as follows Following a slight improvement the market has returned to last week’s level. Approximately 310 tons were shipped. Closing quotations are as follows —Sundried $9.15, mixed 1W.90. On a charge of leaving the Colony in order to
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    PASSENGERS.
    1247 10 Pa*&gt;cngers from the Straits who left f»t Horn** v &gt;: the Antcnor on April 2.i verv j»s follows Mrs. K. I‘. Hargraves, Miss I*. Hargraves. Major W. M. L. Bower. Mr. J. h l*. u. Ivons. Mr. ami Mrs. E. G. Holiday, Mr. 1). M. Grant. Mr. Breyor, Mr.
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    F.M.S. CHAMBER OF MINES. Chinese Miners Against Tin Restriction.
    407 10 The lit-' Year Book of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines has been issued. In the annual report the Council of the Chamber state that the tin output from the F.M.S. last year was (U.ttlo ton.*, an increase of 15.7 per cent,
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    DISCHARGED PRISONERS. Activities of the Local Aid Society.
    307 10 A committee meeting of the Discharged Prisoners’ Aid Society was held April 1 G when there were present Sir William Muiison (chairmani, Messrs. K. Te»ensohn. S. S. Sawhny, Thong Siong Lur, Stall Eng Tong, Tan Khye Kok. Kok Leong. \V. J. Wilcoxson.
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    54 10 Sergeant-Major E. Smith, Y.C., attached to C Co. M.S.V.R., Ipoh, who ba« gone to Port Dickson on duty will tv* leaving for Home shortly on the comple tion of his agreement of service. His departure will he a decided loss to the Perak Rugby team in which he has figured
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    M.S.V.R. INSPECTED. Visit from Major-General H. L. Pritchard.
    83 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.; Kuala Lumpur, April 26. The G.O.C., Malaya, Major-General H. I.. Pritchard, inspected the hn-al Volunteer forces and the M.S.Y .R. under Major Harris and the M.V.I. under Major Eaton at the M.S.V.R. headquarters !a*t evening. Major Pritchard complimented
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT. Petition Against A. M. Sarkies Adjourned.
    231 12 Before Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme Court on April 26 Mr. R. Williamson applied for an adjournment &gt;f the hearing of the petitions for reviving orders against A. M. Sarkies and R. A. M. Sarkies. He further asked that the debtors
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    COLONY’S FORESTS. Close Management cf Malacca Reserves.
    256 12 The report on the Straits Settlements -forests for 1928 shows a deficit of $2,933 on the year. The report states that the plan for the Malacca forests, prepared by Mr. J. P. Edwards, Assistant Conservator of Forests last year, was approved by the
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    PARKING PROBLEM IN SINGAPORE. What Should An Owner Driver Do ?
    739 12 PARKING PROBLEM IN SINGAPORE. What Should An Owner Driver Do A case of some interest to owner drivers in Singapore was heard before the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. J. Innes Miller) on April 25. A Chinese was charged with causing an obstruction with a car, leaving it unattended, and refusing
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    94 12 At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Friday there was a solemn requiem high mass for the repose of the soul of the Rev. N. J. Couvreur, who for 46 years was Procureur des Missions Etrangeres at Singapore, whose death occurred in France last week. The mass was officiated
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    EUROPEAN DRIVER FINED. Midnight Speeding On Grove Road.
    568 12 A European motorist was fined $25 and costs by the Third Police Magistrate. Mr J. Innes Miller, on April 24, on a charge o;' rash driving. The complainant was Mr. T. J. Huau and the accused was Mr. F. W. Alder Gammon
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    HEALTH STATISTICS.
    135 12 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended April 20 gives the total number of deaths as male Inland female 75. This represents a death rate of 22.66 per miile, per annum, compared with 24.50 in the preceding wets and 30.67 in the corresponding week of last
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    POLICE CHANGES.
    65 12 Court Inspector Farquharson has by 1 transferred to Rochore Police H&gt;ivi^i‘&gt; nand from that division Inspector K. Smith has gone to the Third Court. an 1 Inspector E. V. Smith to Central. From Central Inspector Clifton goes to Se!’&lt; Lines. Probationary Inspector Evans n. arrived at Central from
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    LORRY OVER CLIFF. Passengers’ Fortunate Escape.
    93 14 When a Chinese lorry driver pleaded guilty before the Third Police Magistrate Mr. J. Innes Miller, on Monday ta rash driving, it was stated that he urov.» his lorry over a cliff into the sea at Seletar. “Two passengers in ir jumped cut ar.;i
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    THE PO LEUNG KUK. Sir Hugh and Lady Clifford Attend Visitors’ Day.
    262 14 The Po Leung Kuk. which is a rescuhome for Chinese girls, run by a committee under the guidance of tre *.h iu-‘ Protectorate, had its annual visitors on Saturday. Sports were held for the inmates, n.r.. tiw Governor
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    TAKING A CORNER. Fine for Failing to Slow Down.
    104 14 Mr. Alfred Crosnier, a European motor ist, was fined $10 bv the Third Polio* Magistrate, Mr. J. Innes Miller, on Monday morning for failing to slow down while taking a corner. When charged he pleaded guilty, n Inspector Grey said accused,
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    37 14 The Times of March 27 contains announcement of the award of a Radi&lt;\ folletre scholarship to I’. S. Hunter St. Hugh’s, Biekley, who is a son of I' 1 i*. S. Hunter, Municipal Health Offb r Singapore.
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    BUSINESS BAD ON STOCK EXCHANGE. No Market for Singapore Rubbers.
    1366 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Hong Kong, April 20. vjpver before in the history of the Knn» Stock Exchange has business P n bid The market for Singapore te X &gt;rg and tins is absolutely dead.” This was the remark of
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    MR. U. BROUGHTON’S BEQUESTS.
    201 15 Mr. Urban Hanlon Broughton, of 37, Park Street, Grosvenor Square, W., engineer, the donor to the Conservative Party (as a memorial to Mr. Bonar Law) of Ashridge House, who had many business interests in America, Conservative M.P. for Preston 1915-18, and who died on Jan. 30
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    BERLIN TALKS TO BANGKOK. Sweepstakes May Be Stopped.
    1057 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, April 20. Bangkok has been in the world's eye this week. On Monday evening, and again on Thursday evening, wireless telephonic communication was established with Berlin. As you may know, H.R.H. Prince Purachatra, the Minister of Commerce
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    FILM PROTEST TO THE PREMIER. Sequel to Arrest of An Actor.
    378 15 A staff of cinematograph operators and assistants took films in Downing Street the other day of the delivery of a protest to the Prime Minister by a British filmproducing company against the official obstructions put in their way when
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    EJECTED FROM COMMONS. Interrupting a Minister’s Speech.
    128 15 Another interrupter—the fourth within a month—was removed from the Strangers' Gallery of the House of Commons the other night. A man of working-class appearance rose at the back of the Gallery while the Minister of Labour was speaking and «houted a sentence, in
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    OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN EUROPE. SOME QUEER CORNERS. Journey Through Balkan States. LAND OF ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE.
    2160 18 Lieut.-Colonel P. T. Etherton in the current issue of Chambers’s Journal describes a journey through the Balkan States in which he penetrated the highways and byways and had some interesting experiences in
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    TRICK TO RAISE SHARE PRICES. Swindlers’ Orders To Brokers.
    290 18 Impudent attempts are being made by unscrupulous financial operators to boost the prices of selected shares in the Stock Exchange by posting M buymg orders lor these shares to a number of brokers. If the brokers execute these orders the rise
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    WATCHES RUN BY RADIO ! Imaginative Engineer’s Forecast.
    354 18 WATCHES RUN BY RADIO Imaginative Engineer’s Forecast. Imaginative Stuff is the appronrist. heading under which a writer in thkv York Sun's radio section telU ed invention by a Russian radio-enoHk!*' The story runs as follows npneer“An engineer of a well-known watch manufacturing company of New v City in addressing conven*o„
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    SMUGGLING GANG. Southampton Smiles At U.S. Charges.
    321 18 Sensational allegations are being by the responsible authorities in Amer .a that Southampton is the headquartera great international gang, which smuggled at least £2. *»0,000 worth o! ivonds into the United States in the i--* two years. Nobody in Southampton seems to know,
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    51 18 Princess Born Bilat. daughter of H Royal Highness Prince Damrong. 01 Siam has completed the course of nursirtc at Manila, and in graduating gained t' 1 xvjwi Pl ftce in"’ her year. Nai il! Nidhinandana has graduated in mechaij•• n at the University ot tne Philippines, and also gained first
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  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Renter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      NON-STOP FLIGHT TO INDIA. Airmen Land Safely At Karachi. 4,130 MILES COVERED. Effort Ends Through Lack Of Petrol.
      940 19 NON-STOP FLIGHT TO INDIA. Airmen Land Safely At Karachi. 4 1 30 MILES COVERED. Effort Ends Through Lack Of Petrol. •—British Wireless. —Reuter. The two Royal Air Force pilots, c .a r ,»n leader A. G. Joneu-Wil-Sfl FU*ht-U«it. N H. Jen- who attempted to make a nonJo» flight of 5.000
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      MOTOR LIFEBOATS. New Type of Vessel For Britain.
      185 19 they should provide lifeboats. —Hr it ich Wireless. Rugby, April 25. A new type of fast motor-lifeboat, capaide of a speed of 17 or 18 knots, for use in the English Channel is announced by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The lifel»oat
      they should provide lifeboats.—Hr it ich Wireless.  -  185 words
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      SIBERIAN RAILWAY. No Foreigners Killed In Disaster.
      132 19 —Router. Moscow, April 2.). Details of the smash on the TransSiberian Railway show that as the result of a landslide believed to be due to earthquakes in the Baikal region, a rock rolled down from a mountain and blot koM the track near
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      OIL RESTRICTION. Inter-State Compart Favoured By Institute.
      52 19 Reuter. New York, April 21. The directors of the American Petroleum Institute unanimously passed a resolution in favour of co-operating with the Federal Oil Conservation Boaid in promulgating an inter-state compact to curtail oil production during the next three years to the 192S
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      BRITISH TEA DUTY ABOLITION. Effect on Dutch Trade Considered.
      198 19 The Haguo, April 24. Herr Van Sasse Van Ysselt, a member of the Catholic Party in the Second Chamber, has given notice of a question to the Minister of Finance with regard to the abolition of the tea duty in Great
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      “I’M ALONE” CASE. Decision to Submit To Arbitration.
      213 19 .—Reuter. Washington, April 26. The Canadian and United States Governments have agreed to submit the case of the sinking of the rum-running schooner I’m Alcne by American coastguards to arbitration to decide whether Canada ig entitled to redress. The fact was disilosed
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      INTERNATIONAL LAW. United States and World Court.
      112 19 Washington, April 25. The former Secretary of State, Mr. Hughes, in an address at the annual meeting of the Society of International Law, of which he is President, said it was the duty of the United States to enter the World Court. The
      —Reuter.  -  112 words
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      AEROPLANE FATALITY. Machine Involved with Crowd In Hong Kong.
      67 19 Hong Kong, April 2K. H.M.S. Suffolk, conveying tin 1 Puke «&gt;“ Gloucester, was escorted from the harbour by ten aeroplanes yesterday even ing. One machine afterwards landed ir the darkness outside the Kaitaik aerodrome near a crowd of Chinese onlookers, who
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      EXPORT OF ARMS TO CHINA. 1919 Agreement. POWERS TO CANCEL EMBARGO.
      98 19 —Keuter. London, April 25. The Foreign Office announces that the diplomatic body in Peking has unanimously agreed to cancel the agreement of 1919 by which the leading Powers undertook to restrain their nationals from exporting arms to China. The
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      MISSIONARIES KILLED. Outrages Reported In West Hunan.
      256 19 Reuter. Hankow, April 28. The Procurator of the American Pa»sionist Mission states that three American Catholic Fathers, Godfrey Solbein, Walter Coveyou and Clement Scybold, were murdemi by bandits at Chenki, West Hunan on the 24th ins-t. No details are available pending, the arrival
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      DIPLOMAT’S DEATH. Sir T. Vaughan Collapses At Banquet.
      108 19 ,—Reuter. Stockholm, April 26. Sir Tudor Vaughan, the British Minister to Sweden, died suddenly while speaking at a banquet here.—Reuter. Sir Tudor Vaughan had been Envoy Kxtraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Sweden since 1927. He was previously in the diplomatic service at
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      BOMBAY TROUBLES. Mill Strike Now Almost General.
      62 19 Bombay, April 29. The mill strike, due to alleged victimisation. is now almost general, and nearly 150,000 hands are involved. The situation is completed, and them are fears of communal trouble. For example, a Hindu-Moslom brawl on Saturday revived rumours of inter-communal rioting,
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      SCENE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. Communist Agitators In Gallery. LEAFLETS THROWN. “ Down with the Simon Commission.
      161 20 SCENE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. Communist Agitators In Gallery. LEAFLETS THROWN. Down with the Simon Commission. —Reuter. London, April 29. At a dull moment when the House of Commons was dealing with minor legislation the proceedings were suddenly enlivened by an elderly man in the gallery shouting Down witli the
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      DYERUSTEXTENSION Big Corporation in United States.
      169 20 —Reuter. New York, April 26. The formation of the American I. G. Chemical Corporation is announced, under the aegis of the I. G. Farben-Industrie Aktien Gesellschaft (German Dye Trust). The board of directors includes Mr. Walter Teagle, president of the Standard Oil Co. of
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      EARLY RACES IN INDIA. Researches by First German Expedition.
      70 20 .—Trans-Ocean. Leipzig, April 25. Professor Van Eickstedt, interviewed on his return to Germany after conducting the first German scientific expedition to India, stated that his investigations had revealed that India’s original inhabitants, the Veddas, are of Mongolian descent and race. They
      .—Trans-Ocean.  -  70 words
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      U.S. FRUIT CROPS. Threatened by Citrus Fly In Florida.
      63 20 —Reuter. Washington, April 25. President Hoover has recommended to Congress that $4,250,000 out of tka $5,000,000 appropriated for the eradiction of the boll weevil in Texas should be employed to fight the citrus fly, which is threatening the fruit crop area
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      DEATHS AT SEA. Canadian-Pacific Liner Reaches Cherbourg.
      66 20 JUutw. Cherbourg, April 24. There was no sickness on board the Canadian-Pacific liner Duchess of Atholl on her arrival at Cherbourg. The harbour doctor was supplied with particulars of the cruise after which the passengers were allowed to land without formalities. It was
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      DEATH OF VISCOUNT YOUNGER. Former Unionist Party Chairman.
      214 20 —Reuter. London, April 29. Viscount Younger collapsed in a \Ve?t End theatre this evening and died later in hospital.—Reuter. Viscount Younger, who was 77 years of age, was chairman of the L r.ionist Paitj Organisation from 1916 to 1923 and afterwards was
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      TORNADO HAVOC. Many Deaths in Southern States.
      110 20 —Reuter. Talestine, Texas, April 24. Eight people are known to have been killed and many were injured through a tornado near here.—Reuter. Macon Georgia, April 26. Twenty people were killed and 100 injured by a tornado which raged over central and south Georgia.
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      CHINA AND JAPAN. Agitators And Unequal Treaties Question.
      112 20 care of the National Government.—NichiNichi. Tokio, April 23. Chinese agitators contemplate continuing the anti-Japanese movement until the question of unequal treaties has been solved. The Nanking Government has not yet ordered the Chinese authorities to take over Shantung, and it is suggested
      care of the National Government.—Nichi-Nichi.  -  112 words
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      PRINCE OLAV IN BRITAIN. At Sandringham on Honeymoon Visit.
      87 20 Sandringham for several weeks.—British Wireless. Rugby, April 25. The Crown Prince and Princess of Norway, who are at Sandringham during their honeymoon visit to England, went for a motor-car drive through the district this afternoon. They were recognized by several people
      Sandringham for several weeks.—British Wireless.  -  87 words
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      RACING MOTORIST KILLED Car Destroyed by Fire In Berlin.
      52 20 Router. Berlin, April 29. The famous German racing motorist. Baron wentzel-Moseu, and his companion were killed while racing at Stendal. The Baron tried to avoid a cyclist and the car overturned and caught fire. A spectator w;is also killed and several
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      SIMON COMMISSION RETURNS. India Out of Election Controversies.
      326 20 .—Reuter. London, April 26. On the return cf the Simon Commission from India Sir John Simon, in a statement at Folkestone, acknowledged the public-spirited co-operation of the Indian Central Committee and the local committees, with whom, he said, conferences would be resumed
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      SMALL-POX SCARE. Special Precautions In Bombay.
      95 20 .—British Wireless. Rugby, April 29. Earl Winterton, the Under-Secretary for India, stated in the House of Commons that the latest figures showed that smallpox had declined in Bombay since the middle of March, the number of cases having dropped from 142 to 86 in
      .—British Wireless.  -  95 words
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      MOTOR SPEED RECORDS. Fine Effort by Capt. Campbell.
      157 20 ,—Reuter. Vemeuk Pan, April 26. In his motor speed attempt to-day Capt. Malcolm Campbell broke the records for five miles and five kilometres but failed to break that for one kilometre. His speed for five miles was 212 miles per hour and
      ,—Reuter.  -  157 words
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      THEORY OF RELATIVITY. American Award to Dutch Astronomer.
      41 20 Keuter. Washington, April 24. The National Academy of Science has awarded the James Craig Watson medal o Dr. William Desitter, the Dutch nrtronomert, whose researches have requited in a new theory of relativity.
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      AUSTRALIAN AIR TRAGEDY. Full Inquiry. DEMAND FOR NATIONAL FUNERAL.
      501 20 AUSTRALIAN AIR TRAGEDY. Full Inquiry. DEMAND FOR NATIONAL FUNERAL (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, April 24. A ground party from Wave Hill operating with Air Force machines U now en route to the place where the Kookaburra was found. Both the South ern Cross and the Canberra are returninr to
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      AEROPLANE CRASHES. Disaster to New Zealand Airman.
      131 20 —Reuter. London, April 26. The New Zealand airman Frank Mase left Lympne Aerodrome at 6.30 a-m-a small 90 horse-power singlo**e£ Cirrus-Sparton light aeroplane in the n attempt to fly from Great Britain to Zealand, via Australia. He carr sufficient petrol for a 2,000
      .—Reuter.  -  131 words
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      BRITISH VIEWS ON DISARMAMENT. Sir Austen Chamberlain’s Speech. WARM APPRECIATION. Conciliatory American Spirit.
      1791 21 —Trans-Ocean. —Reuter. London, April 24. .i House of Commons, questioned I &gt;" v 1 u attitude towards Mr. GibB t (j encva&gt; Sir Austen Cham- l.m&gt;ha*ised that the British Gov- btrlam f 1, a tho Unite( i
      —Trans-Ocean.; —Reuter.  -  1,791 words
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      GENEVA MOTION. Reductions in British Army.
      1019 21 Reuter. of the British Government. —British Wireless. Geneva, April 29. The Disarmament Committee discussed the Chinese proposal to abolish the system of universal military service, which, it was said, tends to engender a warlike spirit in the minds of the people, intensifying the antagonism
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      GOVERNOR OF MADRAS. Lieut.-Col. G. F. Stanley’s Appointment.
      42 21 RcutlT. London, April 29. Lieut.-Col. George Frederick Stanley, M.R, brother of Lord Derby. will succeed Viscount Goschcn as Governor of Madras at the expiry of the latter s term of office in the autumn.—Reuter.
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      A CHALLENGE TO MR. BALDWIN. “ Government Defeat Inevitable.” LABOUR CAMPAIGN. Unemployment First Point In Programme.
      666 22 A CHALLENGE TO MR. BALDWIN. Government Defeat Inevitable.” LABOUR CAMPAIGN. Unemployment First Point In Programme. —Rwiter. London, April 25. Labour’s policy as it effects the vast army of women voters was expounded by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald at a meeting in Buxton under the auspices of the National Labour Women’s Conference.
      —Rwiter.  -  666 words
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      GERMAN BANK RATE RAISED. Reparations Conference Effects.
      694 22 .—Reuter. Trans-Oceftn. Paris, April 24. The transfer committee, which deals v*ith the apportionment of the proceeds German Reparations among the creditor Powers, met under the chairmanship ,f Mr. Pa; ker Gilbert. It is believed ’rat the committee considered the situa»S*»n with regard to
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      GERMANY’S FINANCES. Nervousness in Bourse Circles.
      178 22 i. —Reuter. Berlin, April 26. It is semi-officially stated that so fat there has been no trace of withdrawals l«y foreign banks of deposits in Germany. The report to this effect which has been circulated abroad is described as a “deliberate undermining of German
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      GENERAL BOOTH. Made a Companion Of Honour.
      111 22 .—Reuter. British Wireless. London. April 29. At the request of Mr. Baldwin the King has approved the appointment of General Bramwell Booth, the former head of the Salvation Army, to be a Companion of Honour.—Reuter. Rugby. April*29. The General, who is 73 years
      .—Reuter.; British Wireless.  -  111 words
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      FRONTIER WARFARE. Shiahs’ Resistance To Sunnis Weakening.
      95 22 ,—Reuter. Peshawar, April 28. The Shiahs continue to hold the main positions they seized in the Manikhui dariah valley, but their resistance weakening, and there are signs of ar. early collapse. The Sunnis have apparently overcome the difficulties of bringing up supplies and
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      INDIAN LIBEL CASE. Damages Against Swara jist Newspaper.
      96 22 Reuter. Calcutta, April 24. The High Court awarded £11,250 damages in a libel action brought on behalf of the Secretary of State, the agent of the East Indian Railway and others against the Swarajist newspaper Forward, and the editor and printer, in
      Reuter.  -  96 words
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      PRINCE AND “TOC H.” Lights 56 New Lamps Of Maintenance.
      96 22 Reuter. London, April 27. I he Prince of Wales welcomed delegate*from “Toe H” branches in all parts the wo; Id at a meeting ut Church House. Westminster, and lighted r &gt;G Lamps of Maintenance for new branches formed luring th**
      Reuter.  -  96 words
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      DUKE OF GLOUCESTER IN HONG KONG. Reference to China. NEW EPOCH OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY.
      427 22 DUKE OF GLOUCESTER IN HONG KONG. Reference to China. NEW EPOCH OF PE ACE AND PROSPERITY. Renter. Hong Kong, April 25 H.R.II. the Duke of Gloucester an&lt;! tu members of the Garter Mission arrived the Morea this morning, and large crowd witnessed the Duke’s ottieial landing His Royal Highness received
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      DANISH ELECTIONS. Position of Socialists Strengthened.
      155 22 —Router. Copenhagen, April 25. The Parliamentary elections resulted in strengthening the position of the Socialists, who now have 61 seats out of 141'. while the Conservative and the left party lost ground, having now 24 and 4! seats, respectively. The Radicals have 16 seats
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      AFGHAN WAR. Reported Arrest of Nadir Khan.
      57 22 Peshawar, April 2;&gt;. Reports from Gardez state thn’ Chansaud Din, chief of the Ahnin&lt;'/' 1 Ghilzais, who proclaimed himself King after Amanullah’s abdication and thr i sought the friendship of Nadir Khan, invited Nadir Khan and his brothers dinner on Friday and arrested
      —Reuter.  -  57 words
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      DIFFICULT SOCIAL PROBLEM Hygiene Laws in Straits Settlements. OPPRESSION POLICY. omment on Committee’s Report.
      223 23 —Router. I The report of th* committee apI -ted to consider venereal disease quest iona in the Straits ««"tloiwd by Mr. ■if j£T“re in the House of Com- rm&gt; .in Tue-stny- He remarked that I th
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      BOLSHEVISTS IN EGYPT Propaganda Under Cloak Of Trade.
      154 23 Reuter. Cairo, April 30. The Exypriun authorities have unmaskH; a serious attempt by the Soviet to estaidi a centre Bolshevist propaganda Egypt under the cloak of an agency Hailed Textile Imports, Ltd., which the was allowed to establish n HUxandria two years
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      FRENCH WAR DEBTS. Sterling Bonds Held In Britain.
      138 23 jl D irolcss. Rugby, April 30. I .Chancellor of the Exchequer was R* P( \r in the House of Commons whether K treasury still held sterling bonds r p the Ml amount of the French debt R* ,re at Britain, and whether,
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      NEW FRENCH CRUISERS. To Make Tour of Far East.
      45 23 —Reuter. Paris, April 30. an( l the Tourville, the t., U rth) i°’ 00 °-ton French cruisers, will Th». r» ar Last late in the summer. Austr 1 ii! ,ll(:4ne visit New Zealand, 1 and Singapore.—Reuter.
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      CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF.
      903 23 —British Wireless. —Reuter. —Trans-Ocean. T i u o UOme A P rU 25 establish 0 See has definitely decided to .establish its own mint, issuing a h» Hr* gold piece and a five-lire silver coin' with the metal value corresponding to int national regulations. Vatican employe**
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      “TALKING” FILMS. Injunction Sought By German Firm.
      154 23 —Router. London, April 30. In the Chancery Division of the High 1 Court of Justice to-day, Mr. Justice Romer heard a motion on behalf of the i German Corporation Engl seeking to restrain Hyde Park Cinemas, Ltd. I from using a talking film
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      BRITAIN’S FOREIGN TRADE Indian Tariff Board's Proposals.
      82 23 -—British Wireless. Rugby, April 29. Asked in the House of Commons whether any action had been taken by the Government of India to implement the recommendation of the trade mission sent out by the Indian Tariff Board to investigate and make proposals with
      -—British Wireless.  -  82 words
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      EXTRA-TERRITORIALITY. Dr. C. T. Wang’s Notes to Six Powers.
      91 23 Router. Shanghai, April 29. Prior to his return to Nanking to-night the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. C. T. Wang, informed Reuter’s Agency that his Ministry had dispatched notes by the Government of Great Britain, the United States, Holland, France, Norway
      Router.  -  91 words
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      POLITICAL CRIME. Secretary of Italian Legation Killed.
      28 23 1 Trans-Oceau. Luxembourg, April 30. The secretary of the Italian Legation has been shot ami killed by am Italian anti-Fascist. —Trans-Ocean.
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      RAIL DISASTER IN NEW YORK. Three Killed. TUBE TRAIN COLLISION WITH ELEVATED.
      159 23 .—Reuter. New York, April 29. Three people were killed and 40 injured when an elevated train crashed into th*» rear of a tube train on the same track in the Bronx district during the rush hour this morning.
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      THE KING’S RECOVERY. Big Offer by Anonymous Donor.
      340 23 —Reuter. British Wireless. London, April 28. An anonymous donor under the pseudonym Audax has written to Lord Stamfordhatn, the King’s private secretary, undertaking to set aside over seven years a total sum of 100,000 guineas to form the nucleus of p national
      —Reuter.; British Wireless.  -  340 words
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      SMALL-POX SCARE. Nearly Three Hundred Cases In London.
      62 23 —Reuter. London, April 30. There are now 21)1 cases of small-pox in London. Middleborough, Mass., April 30. The local health officials are alarmed at the epidemic of small-pox which has broken out here. So far 100 cases have been reported. There is
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      SIR HENRY SEGRAVE. Knighthood Bestowed by King At Bognor.
      73 23 luncheon with Her Majesty.—British Wireleaa. Rugby, April 28. The King bestowed on Major H. O. I). Segrave the accolade of Knighthood at Bognor yesterday. After the ceremony .Sir Henry Segrave spent some time with His Majesty and gave his own impressions
      luncheon with Her Majesty.—British Wireleaa.  -  73 words
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      COLONIAL OFFICE ESTIMATES. Hopes for Singapore University. RUBBER’S FUTURE. “ Gloomy Predictions Not Fulfilled.”
      618 24 COLONIAL OFFICE ESTIMATES. Hopes for Singapore University. RUBBER’S FUTURE. Gloomy Predictions Not Fulfilled.” —Reuter. ,—British Wireless. —Trans-Ocean. Reference to education in Malaya, with the hope that Itaffie* College would become the Singapore University, was made by Mr. Amery when Introducing the Colonial Office estimate** m the House of Commons. Mr.
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      CHIANG KAI-SHEK’S PLANS. A New Campaign. FENG YU-HSIANG THREATENED.
      286 24 —Reuter. Shanghai, May 1. Encouraged by the unexpected ease and bloodlessness with which the Wuhan Imbroglio was straightened out and realising that the matter must be settled sooner or later, Chiang Kai-shek is planning a campaign against Marsha! Feng Yu-hsiang, following
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      CHINESE IN RUSSIA. Trade Union Protest Against Cheap Labour.
      60 24 Keuter. Riga. April 30. The Russian trade union representatives have protested to Moscow against the employment of cheap yellow labour as being inconsistent with the principles of proletarian dictatorship. The protest is a sequel to the importation of Chinese labour for
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      AIR LINER MISHAP. Slight Damage to Machine At Baghdad.
      80 24 —Reuter. Baghdad, April 30. A west-bound Indian air liner was taxiing across the aerodrome prior to taking off for Cairo when it ran over an underground petrol tank, breaking off the tail skid and damaging the fuselage. The machine was unable
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      LORD REVELSTOKE. Bequest of £100,000 to King Edward’s Fund.
      40 24 Reuter. London, April 30. Lord Revelstoke, who died in Paris on April 19, bequeathed the sum of £100,000 to King Edward’s Fund, from which the income is to be annually distributed.—
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      LAHORE ARRESTS. Charge of Murdering Police Superintendent.
      44 24 —Router. Lahore, April 30. Sukhder and three other men who were arrested in connection with the discovery of n bomb factory have been remanded on a charge of murdering Asst. iSupt Saunders and Head Constable Chaman Singh.—-Reuter.
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      DROWNED IN STORM.
      22 24 —Tram-Ocean. Zurich, April 30. Two boats sank during a severe storm on Lake Zurich and two men were frowned.—Trana-Ocean.
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      MANY COMMUNISTS ARRESTED. May Day Ban. DRASTIC PRECAUTIONS IN PARIS.
      279 24 —Reuter. Guard arc reinforced bv troops.—TransOcean. Paris, April 30. In consequence of the drastic precautions taken by the Minister of Interioi to prevent May Day demonstrations, many foreigners were arrested yesterday evening. Twenty-five have been expelled, including Bespaloff, president of
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      FAR EAST FLIGHTS. Service between France And Indo-China.
      60 24 —Havas. Paris, April 30. At a dinner given in honour of the airmen Bailly and Reginensi, the Air Minister declared that their flight to Saigon and back indicated the possibility of the establishment of a regular air service between France and Indo-China.
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      HELPING THE MINERS. Mansion House Fund Closes At £843,000.
      36 24 —Reuter. London, April 30. The Mansion House Fund for distressed miners closed at £843,000, to which the Government grant of a similar amount has to be added.—Reuter.
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  • Article
    SMALL-POX APPEARS. Fatal Case at Kuala Lumpur.
    132 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 25. A porter working at the Railway Stair0 vas recently discovered to be suffering from small-pox. Steps were at once taken to isolate the case and trace the origin of the infection, and as far as
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    TIN DREDGING. Inflation of Output Of Ore.
    384 24 Mr. G. K. Gr,i r S.nior W lrd F.M.S., in his annual report &lt;H| administration of the F.M.S. ment and on the mining industry says .—At the end of the year fi, ,n ,s 89 bucket dredges in operation an under construction as
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    TUBA AS A TONIC. Death Follows Dose of Native Medicine.
    266 24 The fact that the tuba root, sometime» used ]&gt;y Malays to stupify fish. whi.’h are then easily gathered in baskets, is also used as a tonic was revealed at a coroners inquiry on Tuesday. The inquiry was concerned with the
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    DR. SUN-YAT-SEN.
    51 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April In response to a desire by over 30 I Chinese guilds at a public meeting on Sunday an influential committee been appointed to arrange a locaj &y on the date of the funeral obsequ»'-' I)r. Sun-Yat-S«n, on June 1, at Nan*
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
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      WELCH LOSE AGAIN. Weakened Team Beaten By Seletar.
      233 26 With several of their regular first team players out of the side it was not surprising that the 2nd bn. Welch Regiment were defeated by Seletar in a first division game at the Stadium on April 24. The score of 3—1 indicates
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      STUBBS CUP. Draw for Semi-Finals of The J.C.S.A. Competition.
      114 26 On Friday’s soccer match in the J.C.S.A. Stubbs Cup competition the “D” team, captained by Tong Hee, defeated the E team, captained by Joseph Chye, by four goals to one. The scorers for the winners were A. B. Osman and E.
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      S.F.A. DELINQUENTS. Malays Question Still Under Consideration.
      65 26 The general council of the S.F.A. met on 1 uesday at the Stadium to consider the question of the postponement of the Mala.ys-S.&lt; '.F.A. match. It will be recalled that the Chinese turned out at the Stadium for this game and tiie Malays
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      COMMERCIAL FOOTBALL. A.P.C. Win Shield at Kuala Lumpur.
      64 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 20. In the final game of the Commercial Houses League the A.P.C. beat Bousteads hy one goal to nil, thus winning in the first year of the competition a shield presented by Mr. B. G.
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      SINGAPORE POLO CLUB Duke of Gloucester’s Thanks for Sport.
      146 26 The following letter has been received by the Malayan Polo Association from the Hon. Mr. John Scott, the Colonial Secretary, and forwarded to the Singapore Polo Club Dear Mr. Sydney Smith,—l have been asked by the Governor to convey to you.
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      SINGAPORE GOLF.
      765 26 Results of Wei-Hai-Wei Cup Competition. The second round of the competition for the Wei-hai-wei Cup took place on Saturday at the Race Course and Bukit Timah. On the former course the home club obtained an easy victory over the Garrison, while at Bukit Timah the Singapore Golf Club
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      S.C.C. TENNIS SURPRISE
      849 26 Kleinman Beaten in Singles Semi-Final. One of those surprises which tennis occasionally provides was forthcoming at the S.C.C. on Monday, when the semifinals of the Singles Championship were played. While Paul Clerc did as expected, beating G. More (who showed very good form to get so far
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      YACHTING.
      770 26 Team Race Won by Vi,* Commodore. On Sunday the Race Officer sent 11 yachts for a team race. The v* Commodore’s team consisted of j Jean, Merlin, Irene, J azz Fiend f rim Don a The Rear-Coniniodo»’ team consisted of Kathleen. Ella D Betsy, Columbine and Corrib. lh) Immediately
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    GREAT BRITAIN WINS RYDER CUP. Splendid Golf. DUNCAN OVERWHELMS HAGEN.
    2043 27 ,—Reuter. M London. Anril 25. j, iS a golf match in England ji a stir as the 1929 competition Kvi icr Cup (the international pro- r A ,1 championship) which will be morrow and Saturday. An 5 .ntfd feature has
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    ENGLISH GOLF TITLE. Tolley’s Victory in Third Round.
    112 27 Gosforth Park, April 24. Play in the English amateur native golf championship was continued to-day. J. Stout, the holder, had to scratch on account of the injury to his knee, arid no previous holder is now- competing. In the third round Tolley
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    Sutton and Tipping to Meet In Final.
    55 27 Reuter. London, April 26. W. Sutton, West Cheshire, and E. Tipping, Ashdown Forest, will meet in the final of the English native open championat Gosforth Park. to the semi-finals to-day Sutton beat Cy i! Toiler, Liverpool, one up, and 1 oing beat W.
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    Oil Worker Wins at Gosforth Park.
    59 27 Kcuter. London, April 27. At C.osforth Park, Newcastle, the pulurisaton of golf among the masses was evidenced in the English Native Amateur Championship final when a hesh're oil-worker, W. Sutton (Wo&gt;&lt; h«•shire Artisans’ Club) beat E. Tipping Ashdown Forest) .‘1 and 2. Sutton was
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    CHANGING LAWS OF CRICKET. Helping the Bowler. WICKET AN INCH WIDER AND HIGHER.
    157 27 ,—Router. London, April 20. The advisory county cricket committee at Lord’s carried three of the proposals submitted by the special sub-committee appointed to consider ways and means of helping the bowler. The changes will come into force
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    Four Days for Test Matches In England.
    83 27 —British Wireless. Rugby, April 27. The advisory country cricket committee yesterday carried several of the proposals recently submitted by the special subcommittee appointed to consider a scheme for helping bowlers. The duration of the five Test matches m which England and Australia will
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    S.C.C. TRIAL GAME. Consistent All-Round Display.
    328 27 There wuis not one really outstanding feature in the S.C.C. Trial game on the Padar.g on Friday and Saturday, the batting being fair and consistent, the bowling quite good and the fielding average. If the game was to give the selectors some lead in
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    PAVLO NURMI.
    37 27 Reuter. Philadelphia, April 26. Pavlo Nurmi has broken the American outdoor record, which had been unbeaten for 17 years, running two miles in 9 min. 15 2/5 sec. at the University of Pennsylvania games.— Reuter.
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    Walter Hagen to Defend Title.
    55 27 —Reuter. London, April 29. Fo.'ty-six amateurs, including five Americans, are among the 242 competitors in the open golf championship, which will begin at Muirfield on Slay &lt;5. Walter Hagen will defend his title. There are 11 competitors from France, one from Cermnny, one from Argentina
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    Miss Joyce Wethered’s Success.
    44 27 —Reuter. Miss Joyce Wethercd, t H«* former women’s open champion, who has played little competitive golf for the last few years, won the Surrey ladies’ championship at Worplesd a, beating Mrs. Latham dall in the final by 7 and 6.—Reuter.
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    514 29 I Singapore Ladies R.A. Competition. .lowing cards were returned in the f(l i; eg Rifle Association monthly H'n shoot 30O 2 00 100 Tl. hep. 25 29 25 102.80 !&gt;■(»' l' n vi i|e 23 21 21 102.60 •H ri 'Thomas 31 30 31 102 56 rl Jackson
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    BIRTHS
    74 29 V lUN At WestclifT-on-Sea, on April 1-f. to Mr. and Mrs. L. 11. Campling. By. cable). \t Teresa Villa, Owen Road, Singa--1 Saturday, April 27, 1929, to Mr. H. S. Eber, a son. i‘ANivi.l,. -At 1, East Coast Road, on April to Mr. and Mrs. David Frankel, iritt of
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    MARRIAGE
    26 29 EDWARDS. —At the Presbyterian iv.'. lr Singapore, on Saturday, April 27, Sydney L. Oggier. of Heaton Moor, ••Wichoster, to Rosina Evelyn Edwards, of H'Mwich, Lancs.
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    22 29 1 A., in London at a remuneration of ...Guineas. m ,noc f ting closed with a vote of thanks 1 'f chaia
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    ROBINSON & CO., LTD. Satisfactory Profit During Past Year.
    981 29 ROBINSON CO., LTD. Satisfactory Profit During Past Year. The annual general meeting of shareholders of Robinson Co., Ltd., was held at the offices of the Secretaries, Messrs. 1 Harrisons, Barker Co., Ltd., Chartered Bank hambers, on Saturday, Mr. W. H MacGregor presiding. Others present included Messrs. S. G. Hacker. W.
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    THORNYCROFT, LTD. Good Marine and Lorry Sales.
    553 29 1 he second annual general meeting of Thornycroft (Singapore) Limited, was held at the company’s office, Orchard Road, Singapore, on April 29, 1929. Mr. H. R. L. Dyne was in the chair and the others present were Messrs. H. C. Atkin Berry, Arthur
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    DEATH OF MR. H. WALKER
    91 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pennng, April 30. The death occurred at the Penang General Hospital early this morning of Mr. Harold Walker, mechanical engineer lj th? Penang .Municipality. The deceased, who was 27 years of age, came out to the Hast recently and joined the
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    Trade and Finance.
    142 29 Singapore* May 1. EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3 27/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 5/16 On New York, Demand 66 Private 90 d/s 67*4 On France, Bank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. 163% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 124 p.c. disc.
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  • Stocks and Shares.
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      Fraser and Co.'s Quotations.
      777 29 50 50 McAlister Co. 94.00 90.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 8.00 8.50 10 10 Ribeiro Co. 8.00 9.00 10 10 Robinson Ord. 21.00 21.50 xd. 190 100 Robinson Profs. 130.00 135.00 xd. 1 1 Shell 4.12.0 4.17.6 2 2 Singapore Cold Stor. 4.60 4.80 £1 £1
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      87 29 NOTICE •V communication* for both the Strait* r.'.i.» and the Straits Budget should be audressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlen*-' I" -t free price of the Straits Times t# *ne l nited Kingdom and foreign countries a year. The post free price of the ‘i
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    73 29 DEATHS Y' l!in _Koon Yam, died on April 24, at 5.35 a.m., at his father-in-law’s "(i T iong Kim) residence, 105, Bukit 1 iiah Road. k V ra Bow Puay Kim, nee Teo Shangl"/ 1 a b'od 31 years at her residence No. 7, n ir B, St. George’s Road,
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  • The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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      CONTENTS.
      83 1 'General— Rubber Situation London Rubber Stock 3 1 Singapore Rubber Auction i Hoarded Rubber” in Malaya Ry A. W. Still 1 March Rubber Returns Rubber Auction 2 Cable News Synthetic Rubber 1 Rubber Industry Research 1 Meeting and Reports— Shanghai Klebang 1 Connemara, Limited 2 Changkat Senhng 2 Sc
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      RUBBER SITUATION. Singapore Official Quotations.
      61 1 Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices t &gt; d. Pate L’don .Spore Spot May Jun April 25 104 0.24 0.24 0.34 0.34 V 20 012 16 0.24 0.24 0.344 0.34 V 27 9\ 0.34 0.34 0.34’, 0.34*4 20 015 16 0.34 0.34 0.34 V 0.31
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      LONDON RUBBER STOCKS.
      38 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondents states that rubber stocks show an increase of 968 tons during the past week, the total now on hand being 35,990 tons.
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      THE SINGAPORE AUCTION.
      145 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 914th auction on May 1, when ther» was catalogued 1,716,048 lb or 766.09 tins; offered 1.414,818 lb. or 631.61 tons sold 1,092,518 lb. or ton*'. Spot London 9 13 16d. New York 19*» cts. PRICES' REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked
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      EDINBURGH RUBBER.
      62 1 Report for year ended Nov. 20, 1928. states that sum standing at credit of profit and loss account amounts to £7,333. Directors recommend that there bo transferred to reserve account £2.000. leaving £5,333 to be carried forward subject to director»’ fee». Operations in preceding year resulted in a
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      TEBONG RUBBER.
      57 1 At n meeting of the board of directors of the Tebong Rubber Estate, Ltd., held at Shanghai, it was decided to recommend to the shareholders at the forthcoming annual generul meeting thnt a dividend of 15 candareens po r share be paid on account of the working for
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      36 1 Mr. L. C. Brown is retiring from f] lo chairmanship of the Ayer Kuaing Rubber Ltd., rvnang with which he has bm*n identified for many years. Advanc-im atm has prompted Mr. Brown to take this HlOp.
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    • “HOARDED RUBBER” IN MALAYA.
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        LONDON UNEASY. Fall in Share Values Unwarranted. “A THOROUGHLY SOUND” INDUSTRY.
        899 1  -  (By A. W. Still.) [Copyright] London, April 3. It has been a very dull week, devoted for the most part to holidays, and there has been very little change in the rubber position. The low quotation of on March
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        SYNTHETIC RUBBER. Great Hopes of German Discovery.
        83 1 —Reuter. Amsterdam, April 2D. According to the Tclegraaf, the representatives of the German Dye Tiust vhj recently returned from the United States had conferences with the board of the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey with a .low to closer co-operation and also
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        SHANGHAI KLEBANG. Satisfactory Position Of Company.
        266 1 Speaking at the ar.r.ur.l meeting of the Shanghai Klcbang Rubber Estate Ltd., he’d r.t Shanghai on «April 12. Mr. C. J. L. Stewart presiding, said The profit for the mi amounts to Tl- 13.860 the balance brought forward from last year was Tls. 2,
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        SEREMBAN RUBBER.
        65 1 Messrs. Whittall and Co.. Klnng, advise that the report and accounts of Seremban Rubber Estates. Ltd., for the year ended Dec. 21, 1928. were issued on the 23rd instant. At the annual meeting the following recommendations will be made by the Beard :—To place to reserve account £2.500,
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      RUBBER INDUSTRY RESEARCH. Effect of Abolition Of Restriction. LONDON OPINIONS. Co-operation Among Manufacturers.
      156 1 —Reuter. London, April 25. I At the annual general meeting of the I Rubber Growers’ Association the dish I man, Mr. William Duncan, expressed I doubt as to whether the abolitim of 1 restriction would check or
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      PILMOOR RUBBER. Successful Experiments With Budgrafting.
      266 1 Report for 1928 states that bulk of ere? I was sold in form of latex, but year's eat- I put was augmented by certain accumuii- I tions prior to abandonment of restriction, I and also some lower grades accumulate I in past years in
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      KIMANIS RUBBER, LTD.
      48 1 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpurhave received a telegram from tn secretaries of Kimanis Rubber Ltd., that tn directors have decided to recommend ,a &gt;‘ ment on May 16 of a dividend of P 0 cent., that £4,000 be carried to rcsirve ar£4,917 be carried forward.
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      LABU (F.M.S.) RUBBER.
      42 1 Board has decided to recommend dividend of 10 per cent., in respect e* &gt;'* ended Dec. 31. 1928, against 12 1 per placing to amortisation reserve general reserve £5,000, and carrying £&lt;&gt;,985, subject to audit and usual a I! ments.
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      CHEVIOT RUBBER.
      46 1 Board has decided to reconi met dividend of 10 oer cent, in respect ot y ended Dee. 31. 1028. against 12 1 a P er i&lt;* placing to amortisation reserve £*L‘ 11 general reserve £5,000, and carrying £8.128, subject to audit and usual ments.
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      SERDANG CENTRAL PLANTATIONS. Results of Past Year’s Operations.
      388 2 I M „riuul meeting of the Serdanz Central I The I td. was held in mail week at 71. St. Mary Axe. E.C. r u P Herbert M’ right (who presided and I r j adoption of the report) said that F*
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      AYER KUNING RUBBER. More Prosperous Years In Sight.
      476 2 Tae annua’, meeting of Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate. Ltd., was held at Penang on I Ar*ri 1 25. Mr. L. Brown presiding. B J** the course of his remarks the chairman ***&lt;1 —1 very much regret to say that the ;*ar under
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      GLEN MUAR RUBBER.
      85 2 w *oding-up meeting of Glen Muar ,Pr Estates was held in London in mail „p en tbe liquidator's accounts were Passed an d *he necessary resolution n .close the chairman informed the Eotat &gt;' r H tbe new company (Glen Muar iati f Cs i *bat everything
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      KAMASAN RUBBER. Twenty Per Cent. Dividend For Past Year.
      561 2 I be nineteenth annual general meeting of Kumaaan Rubb-r Co.. Ltd.. hold at K?.l» Lumpur, on April 23 Mr M J* K presiding. J Kennaway, said “nrnfu f f H 8 *u Pe0Ch the cha r »™n *27 857 whirh fy
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      KLANANG PRODUCE. Fifteen Per Cent. Dividend Proposed.
      214 2 Report for year ended Pee. 31. 1928, states that output of rubber amounted to 848.181 lb., as compared with 519.146 lb. in 1927. Cost of production f.o.b. Fort Swettenham was 5.47 d. per pound. All other charges, including freight to London, insurance, sale
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      CONSOLIDATED RUBBER. Smaller Production And Lower Costs.
      158 2 At the annual meeting at Shanghai of the shareholders of the Consolidated Rubber Estates (1914) Ltd. Mr. E. T. Byrne, chairman, presiding, said —The profit for the \eai under review amounted to Tls. 85,6 W as compared with Tls. 169,280 the previous year,
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      CONNEMARA, LIMITED. Ten Per Cent. Dividend For The Year.
      404 2 7 he report of the directors of Connemara Limited for the year ended Dec. 31, 1928, states that after providing for depreciation, head office expenses and general estate charges, including provision for leuve pay anil Massage, the net profit for the
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      KUALA KANGSAR RUBBER. Trading Results in Past Year.
      185 2 Report for year ended Oct. 31, 1928, states that crop harvested totalled 999,060 lb., and has been sold at an average price of 8.57 d. per pound. Company's year ran concurrently with restriction year, so that full effect of heavy restriction crop
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      MARCH RUBBER RETURNS
      96 2 Ankola. —3,18.5 lb. Amalgamated Malay. -44.518 lb Brunei United. —33,450 lb. Bajoe Kidoel. 151,923 lb. Balombissie. —15.131 P&gt;. Beranang.—39,9oo lb. Bertuni (Taisho). —81,798 11». Bo re Hi.—35,000 lb. Brookiands. —118.500 lb. Chembong.—86,534 lb. Cheras. —Üb.Boo lb. Connemara. —28,000 lb. Djusinga. —138,287 lb. Ponowarie. —58,221 lb. Glenshiel. —64,091
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      LONDON ASIATIC RUBBER.
      33 2 Directors have resolved to recommend payment of a dividend for financial year ended Dec. 31, 1928, of 15 per *ent., less income-tax at 4s. in Last year 20 per cent
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      31 2 Mr. J. Bligh Orr, director of the Selangor River Rubber Co., and formerly manager of the Selangor River estate, has arrived on a short visit from Home, travelling by the Morea.
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      RUBBER AUCTION. Downward Tendency Checked.
      539 2 Messrs. Lewi* and Feat (Singapore) report Singapore, April 26. The pa at week has witnessed a check to the continuous ditwiiwunl movement of prices that has rec ntly taken place and locally due to trade support and short covering a slight recovery was seen. Heavy
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      CHANGKAT SERDANG. Year’s Dividend of Six Per Cent. Proposed.
      121 2 The report of the dircetors of the Chnngkaf Serdung Estates, Ltd., for the year ended Jan. 31, limit, states that the net profit amounts to $30,710 (as against $41,413 for the previous year), to which must he added the balance of
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      SHANGHAI KELANTAN CO. Small Loss on Past Year’s Working.
      94 2 The report of the directors of the Shang hai Kelantan Jtubber Estates for the yea» ended Dec. 31, 1928, shows a loes of Tls. 1,266. When this is deducted from the amount of Tls. 38,511 brought forward from 1927 there remains
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      BUKIT CLOH.
      37 2 Directors ar recommending a ti a 1 dividend of 3d. per share, less income-tax uf 4s. in S, making sd. per share for year ended Dec. 31, 1928. Last year totul was 6d. pec share.
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      LOCAL SHARE MARKET. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report.
      521 3 Messrs. Fraser and &lt; o.’s weekly report, dated April 30, states During the period under review the price of tin show's little alteration on balance, reports from London indicating that the maintenance of present prices would seem mainly dependent on a
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      VALLEYSIDE ESTATE. No Dividend on Past Year’s Results.
      352 3 The third annual ordinary general meeting of Valleyside Estate, Ltd., was held on April 23, at Seremban, Mr. A. B. S. Morton presiding. In the course of his remarks, the Chairtnan said —You will have seen from the accounts that our profits
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      MENGKIBOL RUBBER. Decrease in the Working Costs.
      346 3 The eighteenth ordinary general meeting of the Mcngkibol (Central Johore) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held in mail week .it Winchester House, E.C., Mr. Philip Turnbull, O.B.K., presiding. the Chairman, in the course of bis remarks, said As was to be expected, having regard
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      SHANGHAI MALAY CO. Company's Good Position Revealed.
      375 3 At the annual general meeting of the «hareholders of the Shanghai Malay Rubber Estates, Ltd., Mr. A. J. Welch, chairman, presiding, said :—The result of the working for the year under review was a profit of Tls. 16.255, as compared with a profit
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      HARPENDEN RUBBER. Operations During Twelve Months.
      130 3 Profit for 1928, after writing off £763 for cf'lrT 111 1 buildings and machinery, was fcb,456 add balance brought forward £6,673 and amount transferred from taxation re- I on e J, ro( iuired in thut account, £-.,500, mnking £15,629. Directors recommend dividend of 4
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      RUBBER SHARE PRICES. LONDON EXCHANGE PRICE APRIL 3.
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