The Straits Budget, 9 May 1929
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1929-05-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES l ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 3.717 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1929 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7<L29 words
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Article346 1929-05-09 1 Pin iradeß^— rv, Film in Education a tv Revision in China •> tk. Will to Health 'y\. Other End of the String 3-4 Toe Barnacle* ,nu Thoughts i k :i .|*nal Notes Celereains. Reuter and SociallVvi.r;n.r Past Week’s News 19-2 o {?kt«re*TVikr of Gloucester* Visit in Ambulance Work I*>346 words
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Article2600 1929-05-09 1 death has occurred at Basle, at the "3, of Dr. Paul Sarasin, the ,8t ethnographer, well known M V l>H Part 'h es in the islands of the n V a between Sumatra and Java. afl(1 >n Ceylon. •Secretary of State for the Colonies approved the appointment2,600 words
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860 1929-05-09 2 A cast* of considerable local intercut was begun yesterday, when Mr. 1a*c Peck Hoik. a well-known Chinese, in Singapore, appeared before the Bi>irict Judge, Mr. C. H. t«. larke, on u charge of offering Mr. Tongue, an Asst, j Superintendent of860 words
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714 1929-05-09 2 I allegations against a Euroi iH'ati engineer were made during f c sc which opened before the hief u>tice (Sir William Murison) yesterday. M> A. C. Campbcll-Rogcrs sued Perry a’id Co. (< )vi rseas). Ltd. for $1,650. being i a :na;v.,714 words
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772 1929-05-09 2 Thanks to improvements ip a and lighting, the Victoria Meim<rV iris now conceded to be satisfactory ard r question arises of what is to be done the $28,000 which was subscribed bygone generation of Singapore *v s| a772 words
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Article1040 1929-05-09 3 part of the Empire.—Straits Times, May 2. H is well known that the educationist Malaya who is occupied with the u task of providing an English cdu- for his charges has certain great VV-ultie* x overcome, not least among being the text-book question. No ..ii lpart of the Empire.—Straits Times, May 2. - 1,040 words
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Article1001 1929-05-09 3 realized over a week-end.—Straits Times, May fl. A significant remark was made by the Duke of Gloucester in the course of hisi journey to Japan. Referring to C hina, in a speech delivered at Hong Kong, he staled that a new era of peace ami prosperityrealized over a week-end.—Straits Times, May fl. - 1,001 words
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Article1099 1929-05-09 3 Straits Times, May 4. For four centuries white men have lived in Malaya, and they know little more about the rules of tropical health to-day than they did when the church was built on Malacca hill. A great deal has been discovered about specific diseases, butStraits Times, May 4. - 1,099 words
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Article1073 1929-05-09 3 Straits Times May ft. In returning to Uh' unsavoury subject* dealt w tli in the repent of the committee I, (led ovet by I <oi(l Balfour of Burleigh ii,,; accepted so wholeheartedly by C»e CoJoiii.il Ol’ice wo are not prompted by an* hope ofStraits Times May ft. - 1,073 words
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Article939 1929-05-09 4 wuriu-v —otraits funes, May 7. In the course of yesterdays leading arliclo we referred to the part played by the League of Nations in dictating .Jo »h* followed in Malay i ami other Eastern countries in denline tti-n problems (if social hygiene. Thi s a comparatively small part..—*«* wuriu-v —otraits funes, May 7. - 939 words
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Article1089 1929-05-09 4 Straits Times, May b. 1 Once again the affairs of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya have come 1 into prominence and once again the truth r of the situation cannot be defined any more clearly than the expression of a firm conviction that all is far fromStraits Times, May b. - 1,089 words
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417 1929-05-09 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 3 There was a full attendance of member, of the bar in the Supreme Court t n morning when reference was made to th death of Mr. Hastings Rhodes. Mr. Balfour Ross, President of the417 words
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161 1929-05-09 4 Hydroplanes from the Singapen Ha?e were much in evidence over Malacca lad week, especially on the return tr? on Wednesday afternoon, when, a corning to the Malacca Guardian of May they flew low over the town, cnatrc a frightful din, and161 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article305 1929-05-09 5 —Straits Times, May 2. The large proportion of Singapore’s no, 'illation which lives on a makan gaji LI.- will heave a sigh of relief when they LL the familiar advertisement notifying '|l lt the exchange banks will close during t U L afternoons of the forthcoming race—Straits Times, May 2. - 305 words
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Article238 1929-05-09 5 —Straits Times, May 2. It does not appear from the prospectus of the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture that this institution, useful as it undoubtedly will be, is likely to do much lot Malaya. On the research side attention is being concent; ated on crops which are.—Straits Times, May 2. - 238 words
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Article357 1929-05-09 5 BY ANY OTHER NAME.” I r» f «J* UI 111 10 tO •—Straits Times, May 2. •'no of the most prolific sources of emanassment to the Government of India the small newspaper, run with no idea profit but solely for the purpose of pr--viti ng a channel for the dissentI r»f «J* ; UI 111 10 tO •—Straits Times, May 2. - 357 words
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Article186 1929-05-09 5 Straits Times, May 3. fJJ s P r 'f s aii Bht. it was only a •i buhl b Cr K that Fenan was making a bold appeal for greater publicity of the shore' 8 u" l a atU actio s of iJ syivin h.kll rt h nStraits Times, May 3. - 186 words
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Article244 1929-05-09 5 Straits Times, May 3. Fifty thousand miles in a 300-ton vessel is the little jaunt on which a Danish scientific expedition now in Easw»rn waters is engaged. The leader is Professor Johannes Schmidt, the discoverer of the amazing migrations of the eel, and he has with himStraits Times, May 3. - 244 words
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Article364 1929-05-09 5 Straits Times, May 3. Notwithstanding all the facetious re marks about The Man who Won the War and The Politician who Lost the Peace.” it has been generally conceded that for some time prior to the autumn of 1918 Mr. Lloyd George was the greatest individual figure onStraits Times, May 3. - 364 words
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Article257 1929-05-09 5 A. J. COOK FRIEND OF PRINCES. Straits Times, May 4. These are dark days for Communists and people of that ilk. One by one former stalwarts of the downtrodden proletariat are slipping away into the opposite camp, lured by the refinements of the bloated bourgeoisie. J. H. Thomas long sinceStraits Times, May 4. - 257 words
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Article266 1929-05-09 5 A PERAK POLTERGEIST (.lame I r.e poor old i'.W.D. —Strait i lines, May 4. Was the P.W.D. or some playful poltergeist responsible for the experience of a party of motor-cyclists on the PcnangIpoh road recently? This party had just passed Bagan Serai when the leading rider came to grief at(.lame I r.e poor old i'.W.D. —Strait i lines, May 4. - 266 words
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Article347 1929-05-09 5 Straits Times, May 4. A material is now being manufactured on a commercial scale which is of con siderable interest to the rubber industry and indeed has been described as one of the most wonderful inventions of oik time.” The history of this material which is, Straits Times, May 4. - 347 words
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Article188 1929-05-09 5 —Straits Times, May 6. There will be a good deal of sympathy with the theatre managers of London in their elf oris to obtain permission to havo performances on Sundays. It has for years been one of the conspicuous inconsistencies of life in London that while cinemas and!—Straits Times, May 6. - 188 words
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Article275 1929-05-09 5 ing Thoy’ll never believe us *!—Straits I imes, May G. There are certain Wise Men of the East who will guffaw loudly when they come to the subject matter of this Note. Eighteen-inch guns l Having allowed a generous interval for the laughter to subside, we will~——*— * #— ing “ Thoy’ll never believe us *!—Straits I imes, May G. - 275 words
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Article311 1929-05-09 5 EASTERN MANNERS positions in this country. Strait Ti '< May G. Manners in the Hast are improving, i 1,1;*- n > sometimes wishes that the British f ruiMic schools would learn that a d et of undiluted Kipling is not the best proportion for a career in Malaya. Mr. Aldouspositions in this country. Strait Ti '< •. May G. - 311 words
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Article310 1929-05-09 5 MODESTY FORBIDS —Straits Times, May 7. There was one notable omission f «’'.i the otherwise admirably cornpreh i -iv report of the activities of the Sti iifs Settlements (Singapore) Association, ouhlishod yesterday. We imagine it n> »st have been a case i. r modesty foibidi irg hat. led to the—Straits Times, May 7. - 310 words
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Article301 1929-05-09 6 A SHANGHAI INNOVATION i is puf>sioie —more s •—Straits Times, May 7 Some time ago Mr. Hiram Bingham, a prominent member of the United States Senate, visited China and the Philippines, and, as is the way with tourists, formed some very definite opinions about problems which he only partially understood.i is puf>sioie—more s •—Straits Times, May 7 - 301 words
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Article280 1929-05-09 6 niiwwij nil inn same result attained.—Straits Times. May 7. High-handed methods arc* not associated 'vitli tne Singapore Police, but ther« is a ship master plyirg to and from the port v .10 feels that he has a distinct grievance, l.e states that recently he arrived inniiwwij «■ nil inn same result attained.—Straits Times. May 7. - 280 words
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Article361 1929-05-09 6 surely not an impossibility.—Straits Times, May 8. In an interesting interview with the chairman of the Public Hall Trust published on another page ground is given for hoping that Ihis legacy of another generation is at last V) be disposed of satisThe public indignation which ledsurely not an impossibility.—Straits Times, May 8. - 361 words
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Article247 1929-05-09 6 widows—are in tor a bad time !—Straits Times, May 8. A judgment which may be perfectly clear and sound to the legal profession but will most certainly perplex the layinan living abroad was delivered in the King’s Bench Division a fortnight ago. William Wallace Watt and Robertwidows—are in tor a bad time !—Straits Times, May 8. - 247 words
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Article241 1929-05-09 6 PROFESSIONAL SECRETS Straits Times, May 8. It is notorious that among the few publications dealing with journalism by journalists for journalists are to be found some of the most terrifying productions in the English language. Newspapers for the public are one thing newspapers for ourselves are quite a different proposition.Straits Times, May 8. - 241 words
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Article82 1929-05-09 6 By the Minderoo leaving Singapore on Saturday Mr. and Mrs. C. F. F. Wearne, Miss Wearne and, in all probability, Mr. T. J. B. Wearne are departing for Fremantle en route to Mandurah, Mr. Wearnc in(l his brother having given up their active association with the motor •ngincering works which82 words
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388 1929-05-09 6 The case in which S. Mutucumaru is suing Alkatf and Co. for $414,000 in conrcction with a building contract has entered on its final stages. On Monday and Tuesday the Chief Justice (Sir W ili.am Murison) heard the closing addresses of Mr.388 words
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343 1929-05-09 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 6. Without calling upon Mr. J. S. W.j Arthur, the D.P.P. to reply, Mr. Justice Sproule dismissed the appeal of S. M.: Noordin heard in the Supreme Court today against his conviction for rash ar,d negligent driving343 words
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427 1929-05-09 6 The Chief Justice, Sir William Murison delivered judgment in the Supreme S on Tuesday in the case in which dc Silva appealed against a judgment favour of R. M, R. M. Raman ChetUa" against himself, m a promissory note,* in which he was427 words
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292 1929-05-09 6 A cable received in Ipoh on Friday reports the death at Bangalore, on May 2 of Dr. John A. Legge, who retired about 24 years ago from the post of Medical Officer, Malay States Guides, Taiping. after 46 years’ service for292 words
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Article65 1929-05-09 6 Information reaches the Times of Malaya of a serious motor ear collision which occurred on Friday on the road to f hciror. It appears that a car in which Mr. Turnbull, general manager, Southern Perak Tin Dredging, Ltd., was travelling collided with a steam roller and, as a result, Mr.65 words
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Article, Illustration1633 1929-05-09 7 THE ECLIPSE IN MALAYA. Totality, in Kedah.-What Singapore w il l See. Testing Einstein Theory.—Precautions Against Tropical Sun. written and illustrated for the 'traits Times by J. M. Billins.) rrO-PAY there will be a total eelipsc 1 tj u sun, visible in most parts of Vi!n;’ as a P art1,633 words
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Article283 1929-05-09 7 *PI p^ 11 lnari ‘iage took place on Saturday p, n ‘*er’s Church, Malacca, of Mr. pita? j c lt» of Durian Daun Hosfh( V ss Elsie Lydia Goonting, of a Hilir English School. The ek n i accoTn Pa n ied by Miss F. Marp,'L ri( lesmaid, the Misses283 words
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4944 1929-05-09 8 After a solid week of fine weather it was not to be expected that the first day of the Singapore race meeting would escape rain. Sure enough it came during the morning—a solid downpour which threatened to interfere seriously4,944 words
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38 1929-05-09 9 It is announced that the proposed amateur race meeting under the auspices of the Singapore Polo Club, which was to have been held on June 1, has been postponed to later in the season.38 words
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Article50 1929-05-09 9 The staff of Boustead and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, assembled on Saturday, on ihe invitation of Messrs. B. G. H. Johnson and F. Percival, at a dinner in honour of Mr. E. Kim Swee, who has retired on pension from the position of cashier, after more than 30 years service.50 words
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466 1929-05-09 9 The construction of the new race track for the Selangor Turf Club is going on < apace and though as yet far from finish- cd, the course-to-be can he followed quite clearly. Much of what will be the track in466 words
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447 1929-05-09 9 The half-yearly meeting of the Penang Turf Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce office, Penang, on Thursday. The chairman Mr. A. R. Morgan presided and the» others present were :—Messrs. S. C. Vickers, E. V. C. Thomson, J. D. Kemp, J.447 words
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382 1929-05-09 9 An important paper before the meeting of delegates from the Government Subordinate Service Association, F.M.S., held at Kuala Lumpur on April 27 was that of Mr. Renga Iyer, of the F.M.S.R., who proposed that the Government l)e approached with the request that382 words
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332 1929-05-09 9 The eighth annual general meeting of Padung Plandok Tin, Lt<l., was held ia Penang on Friday. There were present Messrs. T. C. Martino (in the chair), J. I>. Kemp, A. Ramsay, R. I*. Finlay, J. Marshall and K. 11. Simpson (representing the secretaries).332 words
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Article65 1929-05-09 9 According to a report issued by the Amsterdam sugar film of (Jysvlman ana Steup, 853,150 oils Java sugar had heeia sold up to March 3. The first sales wen» effected at F 1.13.50 per quintal, the remainder at F 1.13. Stock at Javu available for export from January65 words
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2552 1929-05-09 10 The annual report of the Planters’ Association of Malaya, to be presented at the annual meeting at Kuala Lumpur yesterday, reviews at length the problems of a difficult year. The agenda for the meeting includes2,552 words
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260 1929-05-09 10 Mr. J. Drummond Hogg. British Cousin at Singgora, writes in his latest repor on the trade of the Consular district. In the Singgora market trade i» dull and show's no signs of recovery; Smc gora is being superseded by the rapid!> growing260 words
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44 1929-05-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, May. The first attempt to hold a beaut.'competition in Siam, which was man last night, proved a complete failure- ia obvious that the country is not rip' lor such exhibitions.44 words
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Article58 1929-05-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Ipoh, May Labour Day passed o(T with disturbance. Fitters and other mechanic-»’ workers did not attend work. orderly meeting was held in the evening under the auspices of the Mechanic.»* Workers’ Association followed by an op» air cinema display. The Chinese flag58 words
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1136 1929-05-09 11 Mr H M. Cantrell, a Singapore broker, w hom a receiving order was in January of this year, was m by the Assistant Official 'n£. (Mr. T. B. Cocker) before Mr. .£B Deane in the Bankruptcy Court c j y °Mr1,136 words
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283 1929-05-09 11 When the case came up in the Second police Court on Monday in which Mr. E. G. Osborn was charged with using as genuine a forged promissory note, the magistrate (Mr. C. Wilson) said that in his opinion the accused283 words
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45 1929-05-09 11 Peshaw’ar, May 3. The final grand attack made by the \fridis prior to a cessation of hostilities e nr harvesting the crops proved a failure. The Shiahs counter-attacked and claim ►o have recovered all the positions preciously lost.—Reuter.45 words
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675 1929-05-09 11 The annual meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association will be held in the Exchange Room on Thursday, May 16. In the report for the year ended March 31 the committee states Fifteen committee meetings were held during the year under review. New675 words
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Article23 1929-05-09 11 The death of Mr. Ten** Kone Pen??, asst, manager at the New World. Singapore, occurred on Saturday. He was .>0 years of ape.23 words
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94 1929-05-09 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 6. It is reported that the postmaster at Mentakab is in custody on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of about $20,000 representing about a week's collections which the postmaster alleges94 words
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211 1929-05-09 11 Inspector Woosey and a native policeman were knocked down in Stevens Road, near the Scott’s Road junction, at 1.25 a.m. on Sunday by a motor-car driven by Mr. R. C. Cansdell. Inspector Woosey was injured about the head, and did not recover consciousness211 words
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148 1929-05-09 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May C>. Yesterday’s motor cycle reliability trials under the auspices of the Motor Cycle Club were a complete success fine weather prevailing. With the exception of five all entrant» competed. They were despatched from the starting point148 words
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138 1929-05-09 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 11. An interesting case under the new Vehicles’ Knactmont came up for hearing in the local court, when Mr. S. H. Lewis, a solicitor with Messrs. Adams and Allan, was charged with failing to have hid motor-car licence138 words
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769 1929-05-09 12 In the course of his report on the state of crime and the administration of the police force in the F.M.S. for the year ]928, Mr. C. llannigan, Commissioner of Police, writes The axiom that the first duty of the police is769 words
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1349 1929-05-09 12 The fifteenth annual general meeting of Sungei Ramal Syndicate, Ltd., was held at c Kuala Lumpur, on April 29 the chairman, p Mr. M. C. English, presiding. The chairmun, in the course of his address said the profit for the year amounted1,349 words
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91 1929-05-09 12 We understand that at a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Federal ouncil held in Kuala Lumpur on May 1 the scheme for the deviation of the Singapore railway line and the erection of a new station was discussed at some considerable length91 words
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199 1929-05-09 12 For the veek ended April 27, 1929, the League of Nations’ Eastern Bureau issues the following health bulletin Aden 19 smallpox cases and six deaths. Bombay One plague death 85 smallpox cases and 48 deaths as against 57199 words
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Article137 1929-05-09 12 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended April 27, gives ihe total number of deaths as male 154, and female 89. This represents a death rate of 26.34 per mille, per annum, compared with 22.66 in the preceding week and 28.79 in the corresponding week of137 words
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372 1929-05-09 12 British United Press cable to •}> Pinang Gazette makes an interesting nouncement with regard to the su i o "J Malayan newspapers. It is stated that Sir Robert Donald, head of Anglo-Forei™ Newspapers, Ltd., arrived at Quebec April 29 and declared that372 words
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138 1929-05-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 1. At a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board yesterday the question ot a speed limit was brought up by Mr. Watson. In the course of the discussion it was stated that at138 words
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84 1929-05-09 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 5The F.M.S. Court of Appeal assembles at Ipoh on Tuesday when the ne\y < hui Justice, the Hon. Mr. L. 11. Elphinstom. will preside for the first time. A number of civil appeals will be heard including84 words
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Article44 1929-05-09 12 Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreim Court recently delivered judgment in t>'< case in which Chop Soon Seng Heng sued C. Narandas for breach of contract in connection with a consignment 1 sticklac. After reviewing the evident*' His Lordship awarded $415 damages arm costs.44 words
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3558 1929-05-09 13 AMONG THE NEW BOOKS. M. Halevy s History of the English People-Murders by the Score—Thrillers of Many Hues. —German Philosophy. English History. History of the English People. Klik"; I. «m-m*. By K. r Ha levy. H*" n 2 ,9 H vI.EVY is well-known as a bril|l. ianl and sympathetic historian3,558 words
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226 1929-05-09 14 After controversy lasting nearly eight years it was decided several months ago to remove the Tan Kim Seng Memorial fountain in Fullerton Square to a more suitable site. The work of demolition is already in progress and before long the foundation will226 words
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Article23 1929-05-09 14 P *-b f well-know» footFoolLll a > of tho Selangor J oolbali Association, loft Port Swettinjiw. nn J W<?dl>feSda y aftt nioon *x>ute for23 words
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868 1929-05-09 14 That the Labour Party will win the greatest number of seats at the general election on May «30, and that another appeal to the British electorate is inevitable in a short time were the predictions made by Major K.868 words
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419 1929-05-09 14 In the Bankiupuy Court on Friday bej f*.»- Mr. Justice Deane, Mr. R. Williamson J moved that the petitions for receiving and adjudicating orders against. A. M. ant! li. A. M. Sarkies, man and wife, should be postponed for three months. Mr. H. B.419 words
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269 1929-05-09 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 3. An amusing account of how Mr. L. H. Mphinstone accepted the Chief Justiceship of the F.M.S. was given by him L- l 6 tar y Club dinner last night, at which he269 words
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17 1929-05-09 14 (l-rom Our Own Correspondent.) Lanipkok, May 2. for T K^17 words
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518 1929-05-09 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May Mr. L. L. F. Fearon, at one time" a sharebroker in Kuala Lumpur, w as examined in bankruptcy before the Chief Justice to-day. Raja Musa, the Official Assignee ducted the examination. sn518 words
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149 1929-05-09 14 It will be remembered that the Ng Gim It case, the largest swindle in the history of local crime, was perpetrated in December, 1927, by a person under the pseudonym of Ng Gim It who, operating from Klang, defrauded share brokers all over the149 words
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Article61 1929-05-09 14 Information has reached Ipoh of the marriage of Julitha Winifred, onlv daughter of Mr. C. Alma Baker C.8.E., and Mrs. Alma Baker, former well-known residents of Kinta, and Gordon Eldred Brabazon Pottinger, of New Zealand. Iho ceremony took place at St. Mark's Church, Remuora, New Zealand, on April 23, following61 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration77 1929-05-09 15 „f honour from the 1st. Itn., Somerset l.ighl Infantry, on landing at llong Kong. His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester is seen inspect mg aguar of h.M. Naval Yard and several Hrilish cruisers. In the background of the lop photograph may be77 words
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Article, Illustration46 1929-05-09 16 Hong Kong has a fine division of tin St. John Ambulance Brigade. There are over 300 Chinese members who give their services free and who rendu invaluable work during calamities 01 mishaps. The Governor of Hong Kong is seen inspecting the Corps.46 words
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Article, Illustration60 1929-05-09 17 4« a «i h4> ninth Enworth League Institute at Singapore recently. Classes were held at the AnitloAbout 300 younj? people from all parts of Malaya attende wm |u at Oldham Hall, Barker Hoad. In the centre of the front row is the Kev. >1. Chinese School, Cairnhill60 words
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Article, Illustration21 1929-05-09 18 Hong Kong is experiencing a serious drought. The empty state of Tytam Tuk, the Colony’ s largest reservoir, is shown above.21 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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680 1929-05-09 19 ELECTION FEVER IN BRITAIN. Three Leaders to Broadcast Speeches. UNIONIST MESSAGE. We Have Carried Out Our Pledges.” f. Reuter. Ixmdon, May 3. v. i ~r women candidates will conY‘V -tats at the General Election. m M ri>e 28 Labour, 25 Liberal and Conservative candidates. The new- include Lady Cynthia Moselyf. Reuter. - 680 words
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261 1929-05-09 19 ’.—Reuter. Nanking, May 2. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has issued the text, of two Notes exchanged between the Foreign Minister. I»r. Wang and the Japanese Minister, Mr. Yoshizawa. concerning the question of revision the Treaty of Commerce anil Navigation between China’.—Reuter. - 261 words
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164 1929-05-09 19 Reuter. Berlin, May 5. The problem of the serious state <4 German finances, which for weeks past has been considerably alarming Government circles, is expected to be solved in the near future, if the proposals of the Minister of Finance, which have alreadyReuter. - 164 words
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71 1929-05-09 19 ,—Reuter. London, May 5. Communists in the West Riding of Yorkshire have chosen S. Asmnni, the president of the Indian Trade I nion Congress, who is at present awaiting trial at Meerut on a charge of sedition, to oppose Sir John Simon,—Reuter. - 71 words
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170 1929-05-09 19 —Reuter. Hankow, May 4. Details of the killing of the three Augustinian Fathers, Godfrey Solbein, V\ alter Coveyou and Clement Seybold, reveal that they' were captured when travelling between Chcnki and Yuanchow by I>U leaderless soldiers and shot in cold blood entirely—Reuter. - 170 words
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163 1929-05-09 19 Reuter. Peshawar, May 4. After four days of incessant fighting, 6,000 of Bacha-i-Raqao’s troops overcame i 3.000 of Shah Mohamad’s forces near Lohgarh. There were very heavy casualI ties on both sides. Bacha-i-Saqao used aeroplanes, one of which crashed in j flames. It isReuter. - 163 words
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134 1929-05-09 19 Reuter. 4 London, May 3. In the course of the House of •Commons debate on the Finance Bill, Mr. E. E. I Alexander (Co-op., Hillsborough), reI ferring to the abolition of the tea duty, urged that the Government should take I stepsReuter. - 134 words
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103 1929-05-09 19 Reuter. London, May 5. Prince George was the pr.neipal guest at the Royal Academy banquet at Burlington House. He spoke affectionately of I his 14 year? in the Navy and said that at the Foreign Office he would “endeavour to gainReuter. - 103 words
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335 1929-05-09 19 .—Reuter. —British Wireless. London, May 6. Speaking in the House of Commons 01» the Board of Trade estimates, which were agreed to, Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister rev 1 ewe d trade pros)>ects and expressed the opinion that.—Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 335 words
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148 1929-05-09 19 .—Reuter. Tokio, May 3. Brief wireless messages from the Hachiro Maru tell of a threatened tragedy rn the Kamchatka fishing banks. On Wednesday night the Goyo Maru, which is under Russian charter for the fishing season, went aground in the Kronotski.—Reuter. - 148 words
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74 1929-05-09 19 —Uvator. The Hague, May 3. The reconstruction of the Dutch air service and the furnishing of a regular weekly service between Amsterdam and Bail.via in ihe object of a hill introduced by Government increasing the capital of the Koninkivke laichtvaart Company from t !UO,OOo,—Uvator. - 74 words
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1217 1929-05-09 20 ,—Router. With imposing ceremonial and amid scenes which made u deep impression on all beholders, the Duke of Gloucester presented the Most Noble Order of the Garter to the I Emperor of Japan on Friday,,—Router. - 1,217 words
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520 1929-05-09 20 .—Reuter’s Pacific Service. Reuter. Tokio, May 2. Tokio was en fete this morning ami a Royal welcome awaited the Duke of Gloucester and his suite as the special train in which they had travelled up to the Capital from Yokohama drew up.—Reuter’s Pacific Service.; Reuter. - 520 words
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219 1929-05-09 20 bridge University Air Squadron.—British Wireless. Rugby, May 2. Sir Geoffrey Butler, K.B.E., Member of Parliament for Cambridge University, died in a London nursing home to-day at the age of 42. He recently announced that because of illness he would not standbridge University Air Squadron.—British Wireless. - 219 words
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215 1929-05-09 20 —Reuter. London. May 1. The House of Lords rejected by 2G to 19 a motion by Lord Robert Cecil stating that the time had come for Great Britain to sign the optional clause for the Hague Court. The Lord Chancellor, declining the.—Reuter. - 215 words
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40 1929-05-09 20 .—Reuter. Shanghai, May G. The death has occurred from smallpox of Col. Max Bauer, the German military adviser fc> the Chinese Governwho was General LudendortT’s right hand man during the War.— Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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195 1929-05-09 20 Reuter. London, Ma\ t In the House of Commons at que>‘j lime, Lieut.-Comdr J. H. KcnwoX' (Lab., Hull, Central) suggested tba* view of Mr. Gibson’s proposals at the Government should retard the p programme of warship construction Mr. Bridgeman, theReuter. - 195 words
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154 1929-05-09 20 —Reuter. London. May 2. Since the raising ef the Chiua a.*m> embargo many orders have been received in London for the insurance of arms and munitions destined for China. It lunderstood that the managements of many large British insurance companies are of.—Reuter. - 154 words
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154 1929-05-09 20 —Reutet New York, May J. Seven people are dead and score' v injured through a tornado at \Vhta'.u> Arkansas. Many farm building' Wt !V blown down. Three negroes were killed and injured in a cyclone in Georgia. persons were injured in a tornado.—Reutet - 154 words
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62 1929-05-09 20 Router, Luxembourg, May 1 Following the murder of Signor Arc the secretary of the Italian Logatio: serious fighting, in which revolver? wci> used, broke out between Fascists and ant Fascists. The anti-Fascist who shot Sigr Arena declares that his motive was tavenge his brother-in-law,Router, - 62 words
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747 1929-05-09 21 ke a stop in the right direction. —British W irt less. .—Havas. Reuter. Geneva, May, 2. as o 4n animated discussion in the lhl V ,»nu nt Committee on two proposals I, s T k tuition of war materials. The fke a stop in the right direction.—British W irt less.; .—Havas.; Reuter. - 747 words
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130 1929-05-09 21 Router. Douglas, Arizona, May 2. After .the Federal occupation of -Nogales, the rebel garrison of 1,500 men at Aguaprieta, the last rebel stronghold on the northern Mexican frontier, surrendered.—Reuter. New York, May 0. There was a dramatic echo of the Mexican RevolutionRouter. - 130 words
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224 1929-05-09 21 „—Reuter. London, May 5. The prosecution of a legal battle with regard to Talkie apparatus patents is to be pursued in other countries where the Western Electric Co’s patents are being used, according to a joint statement issued by counsel for the Engl„—Reuter. - 224 words
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92 1929-05-09 21 —Reuter. New York, May 1. The monthly review issued by the National City Bank, the largest bank in the United States, expresses the opinion that unless some solution of the present critical situation is found, foreis funds will continue to flow to—Reuter. - 92 words
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72 1929-05-09 21 iaT be cutby 2.300,000 marks.-Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 5. An understanding with regard to air services expenditure was rc beJ A xnert finance committee. The Aviation Industrie will be granted 6,200,000 marks, he Lufthansa company 10,000,000 and the Zeppelin works 2,500,000 as aiaT be cutby 2.300,000 marks.-Trans-Ocean. - 72 words
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246 1929-05-09 21 ,—British Wireless. Rugby, May 2. There was a dramatic surprise at Christie’s saleroom to-day when the famous Portland Vase was put up to auction. In 35 seconds the bidding had reached, 29,000 guineas. It was then understood by the big crowd that the,—British Wireless. - 246 words
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64 1929-05-09 21 Reuter. London, May 6. Steady rain throughout Great Britain over the week-end broke the prolonged drought, which has caused acute anxiety to fanners. The wettest place has been Bognor. The greasy roads caused trouble to the heavy week-end motor traffic, andReuter. - 64 words
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159 1929-05-09 21 trial Dy HUUUI me enu y R 101 about the end of June. —British Wireless. Rugby, May 2. Sir Samuel Hoare. the Secretory for Air, stated in the House of Commons that the Government of Southern Rhodesia had intimated its willingnesstrial Dy HUUUI me enu -- --- y , R 101 about the end of June.—British Wireless. - 159 words
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93 1929-05-09 21 New Zealand were also present.—British Wireless. Rugby. May 2. The Duke and Duchess of York and Prince George visited the West India Dock this afternoon and inspected the Royal Research ship, Discovery. Their Royal Highnesses were conducted over tm ship by Sir DouglasNew Zealand were also present.—British Wireless. - 93 words
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62 1929-05-09 21 ,—Reuter. Chicago, May 5. Plans have been completed for the construction of the world’s highest building, consisting of 75 storeys, by the Kailroud and Air Rights Corporation. It will be 1,002 feet in height, or a few feet higher than the Eiffel,—Reuter. - 62 words
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184 1929-05-09 21 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 3. It is now stated that the wi!i leave Craigweil House for Windsor Castle on May 17. The journey will be made by motor-car during the morning, Windsor being reached in time for luncheon. The Court—British Wireless. - 184 words
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178 1929-05-09 21 Reuter. Baghdad, May 1. A spare air liner from Basra left Baghdad at dawn carrying mails and passengers on the India-England service in an attempt to reach Alexandria by scheduled time to-night, compressing two days journey into one and making up for yesterday'sReuter. - 178 words
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152 1929-05-09 21 Reuter. Shanghai, May 4. The Chinese authorities refused postal facilities to the North-China Daily and the North-China Herald to-day.— Reuter. A Nanking cable of April 18, stated The standing committee of the StAlo Council to-day discussed the attitude o. the North-China DailyReuter. - 152 words
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76 1929-05-09 21 Reuter. Moscow, May 3. It is reported front Askhabad that a thousand people were killed in villages in in north-east Persia as a result of a violent earthquake. The centre of the disturbance was the trans-Caspian t( rs itory of Turkestan.Reuter. - 76 words
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Article18 1929-05-09 21 Reuter. T/md 'M, Mny t*. There are now 313 case.' o' s;..u!!-pox in London. Reuter.Reuter. - 18 words
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166 1929-05-09 22 British Wireless. Rughy, May 2. One of the most important of the forthcoming engagements of the Prince of Wales will be the reception at St. James’s Palace on Monday evening to distinguished doctors who will come to London toBritish Wireless. - 166 words
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149 1929-05-09 22 —Reuter. London, May 2. In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. A. Duff-Cooper, the Financial Secretary to the War Office, stated that the British forces in China had been considerably reduced during the past year. There was at present no intention—Reuter. - 149 words
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100 1929-05-09 22 ,—Reuter. New York, May 6. Plans for the largest investment trust in the world—organized for the benefit of the workers of the United States and with a capital of $5,000,000,000 —are reported to be being discussed between Mr. .’(din Kaskob, the,—Reuter. - 100 words
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87 1929-05-09 22 British Wireless. Rugby, May 2. The Japan Society in London, which for over 30 years has been the social meeting ground for British and Japanese, has offered to the Imperial University of Tokio a gold medal struck at the Royal Mint toBritish Wireless. - 87 words
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70 1929-05-09 22 I—Reuter. 1 —Reuter. London, May 3. Mr. Dan Thomas, a colliery director, who accompanied the recent trade delegation to Russia, expresses the opinion that Britons should urge the immediate resumption of diplomatic relations to enr.ble Great Britain to participate in the enormousI—Reuter.1—Reuter. - 70 words
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169 1929-05-09 22 ’—Reuter. London, May 4. The continental police are investigating one of the biggest diamond robberies of recent years, involving .£25,000 worth of stones dispatched from Lourenco Marques to Antwerp. The packet, which arrived apparently intact, was found to •ontain worthless stones. A’—Reuter. - 169 words
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179 1929-05-09 22 Reuter. Washington, May C. The new Tariif Revision Bill will probably be introduced in the House of Representatives to-morrow. It is bulky document of 85,000 words, and generally it accords with President Hoover's wish ♦hat Revision should be ‘'limited.” It is understood onReuter. - 179 words
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54 1929-05-09 22 —Trans-Ocer.n. Seville. May 6. At the opening of the International Oceanographic Congress, which is attend'd by representatives of 34 nations, General Primo de Rivera violently denounced critics of the present regime and ‘in atoned them with drastic measures, lie denied that any change—Trans-Ocer.n. - 54 words
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66 1929-05-09 22 —Reuter. New York, May 6. Four thousand inmates of the New Jersey state lunatic asylum took panic when fire broke out and destroyed the greater part of the main buildings. The oatients, clad only in night clothes, yelled in frenzy as guard*—Reuter. - 66 words
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58 1929-05-09 22 —Reuter. Rangoon, May 2. A serious fire occurred at the Burma Oil Co. refinery at Syriam this morning following an explosion in a tank containing 100,000 gallons of kerosene. The roof of the tank was blown off and a man was killed.—Reuter. - 58 words
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42 1929-05-09 22 .—Reuter. London, May 4. The Royal Ulster Yacht Club, on ‘ohalt of Sir Thomas Lipton, has ha enged for the America Cup. If the hallenge is accepted a race will be held n September, 1930.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article841 1929-05-09 22 British Wireless. .—Reuter. .—Nichi-Nichi. Trans-Ocean. Rugby, May 2. I The Dominions Office announces that the Duke and Duchess of York will visits of inspection to the Royal research ship Discovery, which is at present lying at the West India docks, to- morrow afternoon. Their Royal HighnessesBritish Wireless.; .—Reuter.; .—Nichi-Nichi.; Trans-Ocean. - 841 words
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158 1929-05-09 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, May 2 The ground party which discovered the bodies of Lieut. Keith Anderson and Mr Hitchcock, who lost their lives in search ing for the Southern Cross, buried the remains where they were found.158 words
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72 1929-05-09 22 .—Reuter. Basra, May 6. The British sloop Cyclamen has left in order to protect British subjects at Abadan, where serious rioting has occurred. Stones were thrown at the AnploPersian Oil refinery and pamphlets were distributed. The police were unable to control the.—Reuter. - 72 words
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37 1929-05-09 22 Trans-Ocean. Kassel, May 6. A small dirigible built at the Raabkatzenstein Works was completely destroyed by a gale while attached to a mooring mast after a short trial flightTrans-Ocean. - 37 words
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42 1929-05-09 22 SEAMAN’ S VENTURE. Across Atlantic in Rowing Boat. v uioa.a ui iyi vtuociiit* v Atlantic in a small rowing boat. —Tran.--Ocean. Havana, May C>. A German seaman named Mueller ha? arrived at Gibara after crossing the Atlantic in a small rowing boat.—Tran.--v uioa.a ui iyi vtuociiit* *• *v Atlantic in a small rowing boat.—Tran.-- Ocean. - 42 words
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1969 1929-05-09 23 U. S. REPARATIONS PLAN. I s Great Britain to be The Victim NEW DISCLOSURE. Percentage Revision Suggested. Kenneads motion was agreed to.—British v\ ireless. —Router. British Wireless. .—Reuter. ,—Trans-Ocean. notable contribution to the discushion of the war debts question made by I.ord Birkenhead in a speech in the House ofKenneads motion was agreed to.—British v\ ireless.; .—Router.; British Wireless.; .—Reuter.; ,—Trans-Ocean. - 1,969 words
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88 1929-05-09 23 f/l I.M'U lliviif v |,I vv 180,000 women and 32,400 girls.—British Wireless. Rugby, May 7. The secretary to the Ministry of Labour announces that on April 29 there wore on the registers of employment 824,400 persons wholly unemployed, 289,900 temporarily unemployed and 79,500 normallyf/l I.M'U lliviif v |,I vv •••• ■ 180,000 women and 32,400 girls.—British Wireless. - 88 words
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85 1929-05-09 23 It Dill «IV» ,—British Wireless. Rugby, May 7. Among the now features at this year’s Koyal Military Tournament, which opens at Olvmpia on May 23. will be a display by the Royal Tank Corps, whirlwill participate for the first time, andIt Dill «IV» » ■ \ ,—British Wireless. - 85 words
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289 1929-05-09 23 —Reuter. Beverley Hills, May C. The secretary to the oil magnate H. L*. Doheny. who was one of tho protagonists in tho leapot Donte naval oil scandals» announces that the Albert Falls Ranch, Three Rivera, New Mexico, will be sold by the.—Reuter. - 289 words
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148 1929-05-09 23 .—Reuter. Berlin, May 0. It is reported from Kovno that the assassination of M. Valdemarus, the Prime Minister of Lithuania, was attempted yesterday evening. Seven shot** were fired at his party outside the theatre. M. Yaldemaras was not hurt, but his aide.—Reuter. - 148 words
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123 1929-05-09 23 Reuter. London, May 3. Ovei 200,000 operatives *it 500 mills are affected by the derision of the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners’ Associations to close the mills from the lHth inst. until the end of the unofficial strike of the curdroom operatives at Alma– Reuter. - 123 words
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69 1929-05-09 23 111 pl i I j I ,—Reuter. Bunder Abhas, May 7. Two Hutch naval, seaplanes, flying from Holland to Batavia, were a Dutch seaplane base is being established, arrivert and refuelled and immediately took off for Karachi. They belong to a squadron111 pl • i I " j I ,—Reuter. - 69 words
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1508 1929-05-09 24 —Reuter. Trans-Ocean. —Reuter. In spite of police precautions in Berlin, May Day did not pass off without serious disturbances. An affray occurred in the northern part of the city at night,—Reuter.; Trans-Ocean.; .—Reuter. - 1,508 words
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513 1929-05-09 24 —Reuter. —Trans- Ocean. Berlin, May 4. Mr. Charles Mackay. the correspondent of a New Zealand newspaper, was killed in last night's rioting. He disregarded the warning of the police and unconcernedly strolled through the streets of Xeukoeln. He was found dead in the Hermannstrasse,—Reuter.; .—Trans- Ocean. - 513 words
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219 1929-05-09 24 British Wireless. Rugby, May 7. Many thousands of people watcW the Prince of Wales arrive in state from Buckingham Palace to St. James’s Palace to-day to hold a levee on behalf of the King. The Prince rode in a closed staV» carriageBritish Wireless. - 219 words
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104 1929-05-09 24 Reuter. New Delhi, May 7. Shouting “Down with Imperialism I’* and Long Live the Revolution Bhaga Singh and Butukeshara Dutt entered the court room to-day to answer charges of being responsible for the bomb outrage in the Assembly' on April 8. Their defiantReuter. - 104 words
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76 1929-05-09 24 —Reuter. Washington, May 7. Mr. de Priest, a member of the House of Representatives and the only coloured man in Congress, has nominated from his district in Chicago two negro boys to take the examination at the Annapolis Naval Academy and.—Reuter. - 76 words
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120 1929-05-09 24 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 7. The schemes of the Electricity Con** missioners for the supply of electricity in bulk, which have actually been adopted by the Central Electricity Board set up under the Electricity Supply Act of cover 42 per cent,—British Wireless. - 120 words
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30 1929-05-09 24 —Reuter. Brussels, May 7. The Royal Belgian Lloyd will begin a new monthly service between Antwerp and the Far East in August.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 30 words
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782 1929-05-09 25 ’—Britsh Wireless. —Reuter. Bombay, May 3. .1 between Hindus and Moslems I Mir red in the Moslem quarter. It is I Ti vcd that two men were killed and bt ra i seriously injured.’—Britsh Wireless.; —Reuter. - 782 words
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304 1929-05-09 25 —Reuter. Washington, May 7. Substantial increases proposed in the "tTh i Re P ut lica Ta rtff Revision Bill* introduced in the House of Representatives, include .8 of a cent per pound on «fin h Ug exc fP tin Cuban sugar, which will—Reuter. - 304 words
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Article34 1929-05-09 25 mder the 1928 programme.—British Wireless. Rugby, May 7. The Admiralty announces that Surrey and Northumberland are the names chosen for the two cruisers to be built mder the 1928 programme.—Britishmder the 1928 programme.—British Wireless. - 34 words
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161 1929-05-09 25 When imposing a fine of $2OO 6n a Chin•so lorry driver whose vehicle knocked *vn a 10-year-old boy, the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) on Tuesday remarkI that persons in charge of lorries should ‘xercise even more care161 words
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101 1929-05-09 25 GOOD MORNING, BILL.” Entertainment by Malacca Amateurs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 7. Owing to pressure of business, Mr. Hills had to drop out of the cast of the farce Good Morning Bill which is being performed in the Malacca Club on May 18. The final cast is as101 words
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Article828 1929-05-09 25 The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents 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 their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but as828 words
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70 1929-05-09 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 3. The Chinese airman Chen Wen-lin arrived at Don Muang aerodrome yesterday from Great Britain, bound for China. He is the first of his race to make such n flight. This morning he left for Korat70 words
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81 1929-05-09 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 7. The preliminary inquiry in the case of Kattua, a Tamil, charged with the murder of Mohamed Kassim, and the attempted murder of Jenaboo, his wife, and Mydin Pillay at a house in Hutton Lane on the81 words
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136 1929-05-09 25 TYPIST’ S COMPLAINT. Story of Incident In Office. Judgment was reserved by the Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. C. S. Findlay), on Tuesday, in the case in which a Sikh watchman was charged with a serious assault on a typist in a Singapore office. For the defence Mr. P. H. Battishill136 words
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75 1929-05-09 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 3. The British Consulate General to-day received a telegram from the British Adviser, Kedah, stating that Bangkok was declared infected. All railway carriages would be locked on the frontier and passengers from Siam would be examined. Undertakings75 words
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99 1929-05-09 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) 1 Penang, May 7. Mr. A. E. Coules, of the Robinson Piano Co., Penang, was injured in a motor car collision at the junction of Light Street and Esplanade Road, Penang, yesterday. Mr. Coules was riding towards the pier99 words
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352 1929-05-09 26 The S.C.C. were well worthy of their tliree clear goals victory over the S.R.C. on the Padang on May 1, but they are .still far from being the side they ought to be. Of the five forwards only Joy and Fyfe justified themselves. McFarlanc was352 words
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167 1929-05-09 26 There is nothin# so fickle as football form, and this was proved at the Stadium on Friday when the Welch Regiment obtained a well merited victory over the Chinese. The issue was decided by only a single goal, it is true,167 words
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91 1929-05-09 26 (Aneta’s Service.) —Aneta. Batavia, May 6. In spite of playing the same day as their arrival in Batavia, the Malaya Football Association team gave splendid exhibition against one of Batavia’s strongest football clubs, Oliveo, winning a hard contested match by four goals to(Aneta’s Service.); .—Aneta. - 91 words
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35 1929-05-09 26 Reuter. Los Angeles, May 5. A new record for a six-mile run has been created by a Red Indian named Harry Chauka, namely 20 min. 44 sec.Reuter. - 35 words
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213 1929-05-09 26 —Reuter. London, May 3. A feature of the British hard courts lawn tennis championships at Bournemouth was the challenge of the strong South African mixed team. In the semi-finals Raymond, South Africa, beat t'apt. Powell, a Cambridge Blue, 6—4, 6—l, 4—6, 6—3.—Reuter. - 213 words
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118 1929-05-09 26 .—Reuter. London, May 5. Davis Cup series resulted as follows Brussels Belgium beat Rumania by ihree matches to nil. Copenhagen Denmark beat Chile by three matches to nil. Athens Greece beat Jugo-Slavia bv three matches to nil.—Reuter. Philadelphia, May 6. In a.—Reuter. - 118 words
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191 1929-05-09 26 The Singapore Sword Club held a fencing party at the residence of Mr. V. D. Knowles, Grange Road on Sunday morning, when a further two bouts in the foil handicap competition was fought off V. D. Knowles, owe 3, beating J. Olsen, owe 2, by191 words
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Article56 1929-05-09 26 On April 29, the Malacca Ladies’ Rifle Association held the half-yearly handicap shoot for the Bower Cup, over two ranges, 200 and 500 yards, at Bukit >“bukor. Nine members competed. The winr.o.- was Mrs. Owen with a score of 0. Mrs. Hariand and Mrs. Cob man were "tinners56 words
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791 1929-05-09 26 Four boats of the A Class crossed the line, on Sunday morning, to decide the first of three races for the Black Swan Trophy. Jean II was too eager, and being over too soon, was recalled. This slight delay hampered her chances against791 words
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639 1929-05-09 26 —Reuter. I w London, May 6 What promises to be one of the i open championships in the historv n? te,t opened on the Muirfield links tS f eolf I ing in half a gale of wind TU niorn--242 of.—Reuter. - 639 words
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Article36 1929-05-09 26 ,—Reuter. London, May 1The Rugby League Cup Final played at Wembley to-day between 1 and Dewsbury. The former won by 1 points to two. The weather was dull and cold. There were 40,000 spectators.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article1287 1929-05-09 27 Final Games. n\ 4MPIONS AND CUPPERS WELL BEATEN. London, May 1. Thl following were the results of y| sh Uague matches played to-day First Division. n *i Bolton Wanderers 4. United 1, Huddersfield T. 2. Third Division (Southern). Plymouth 2. Bristol Rover. 0 Swindon Town 5, Newport1,287 words
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Article395 1929-05-09 27 Easy Victory in Profession Pairs. That formidable doubles pair Paul Clerc and D. H. Kleinman had another easy victory at the S.C.C. on May 1, when they appeared in the final of the Profes.si°n E?- 1 T >y met A D Anderson and N. Wise395 words
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140 1929-05-09 27 The following letter has been received by the President of the Malayan Polo Association from the Earl of Airlie, who accompanied H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester as a member of the Garter Mission Dear Smith.—A line to try nnd express in140 words
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40 1929-05-09 27 —Reuter. London, May 2. In a 15-round contest at the Albert Hall, the British heavyweight champion, Phil Scott, beat the German champion, Dr. Ludwig Haymann, on points. It was a poor fight.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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27 1929-05-09 27 —Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 1. In a series of contests between German and Irish boxers, Germany won seven bouts out of eight.—Trans-Ocean.—Trans-Ocean. - 27 words
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Article335 1929-05-09 27 May Bogey Competition At Bukit Timah. The May Bogey competition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. R. Craik in “A division, and by Mr. C. D. Cox in B division. Eighty-five cards were taken out and the following were returned A335 words
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Article63 1929-05-09 27 ,—Reuter. London, May 4. A four-ball match over 3(1 holes for side stakes amounting to £5OO was played >n the Dalmahoy course, near Edinburgh, o-day between Tommy Armour and Bob Cruickshank, United States, and Henry Cotton and Charles Whitcombe, Great Britain. The Americans won by 4,—Reuter. - 63 words
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388 1929-05-09 27 —Reuter. London, May 8. Rain interrupted cricket all over the country, and it was not possible to finish any of the first class fixtures. Details «4 matches played are as follows Yorkshire—M.C.C. Abandoned. At Lord’s the Yorkshire match with the.—Reuter. - 388 words
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52 1929-05-09 27 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 3. rield-Marshall Lord Plumer was yesterday elected president of the Marylctono Cricket Club. Lord Plumer has been a member for many years and has taken a very keen interest in cricket, both from the executive and the sporting point of—British Wireless. - 52 words
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90 1929-05-09 27 London, May 2. The Two Thousand Guineas, was run to-day and resulted as follows Two Thousand Guineas second to receive COO sovs., third to receive 300 sovs. Distance, one mile. Major D. McCalmonts MR. JINKS 1 Lord Astor’s CRAGADOUR 290 words
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90 1929-05-09 27 Reuter. London, May 3. There were nineteen runners for the Thousand Guineas Stakes which was run at -'Cwmarket to-day. The following was the result Thousand Guineas Stakes.—For fillies three-years old, second to receive COO sovs., third to receive 300 sovs. Distance, one mile. Mr.Reuter. - 90 words
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355 1929-05-09 28 An around-Pacific cruise to cover 25,000 miles and un itinerary of fourteen countries of the Orient and Australasia will be made by a party of H 42 leaving San Francisco on Sept. 21 and returning on Dec. 20. The cruise is355 words
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Article492 1929-05-09 28 Klang River Tin. —643 piculs, 554 hour;, 75,300 yards. (Dredge lost 31 hours or. account of annual boiler inspection I. Hatu Caves Tin.—s3B piculs, 462 hours, 103,500 yards. Tongkah Compound No Liability.—Setul Dredge 570 hours. 127,714 yards, 708 piculs. Mantin Dredge 634 hours, 174,484 yards, 518 piculs. Tongkah492 words
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Article1002 1929-05-09 28 The following passengers nre proceeding to Europe iy the Mantua, sailing on Thursday Lt. P. F. Hale. Mr. F. C. Young, Cupt. and Mrs. C. It. H. Delaniain, Miss 1). L. Hale, Mrs. P. F. Hale, Mr. A. H. Gillingham, Major and Mrs. T. C. Bowie, Mr. and Mrs.1,002 words
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Article46 1929-05-09 28 The Anglo Oriental and General Investment Trust announces that the Changkat Tin Dredging Company has declared a dividend of Is. per share, payable on April 30, 1929 It may bo remembered that holdings in this company were acquired by London Malavan Tin Trust.46 words
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314 1929-05-09 28 In concluding his report on the administration of the F.M.S. mines department and on the mining industries for the year 1928, Mr. !g. K. Greig, Senior Warden of Mines, says The increased production foreseen in the previous report duly materialised and was314 words
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Article82 1929-05-09 28 LUWHEIM. At Maternity Hospital. Singapore, 6n April 23, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. 0. S. Lowheir.i, a son. LA MOTHF..—To Mr. and Mrs. F. Hilary La Mothe, at Cooinaa I‘r.vate Hospital. Neutral Bay. North Sydney, Australia, a son NUNES.—On April bO, 1929, at Kuchin:. Sarawak, to Mabel, wife of82 words
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Article70 1929-05-09 28 SKEY —ABRAMS.—At St. Andrew’s Cathtdral, on May 7, 1901, by the Kt. Rev. G. V. Hose. D.D.. Bishop of Singapore, Lnbuan and Sarawak, assisted by the Yen. Archdeacon W. H. C. Dunkerley, M.A.. Wilfrid Noel, fourth son of Rev. F. C. Skey. M.A.. 'car of Weare, Somerset, and70 words
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Article129 1929-05-09 28 Singapore, May 8 EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 m/s 0 o Demand r, 3 27 32 Private 3 m. credit 3 32 On New York, Demand 5 16 Private 90 d/a .50 On France, Bank T.T. On India, Bank T.T. H3l <*n Hong Kong, Dank T.T, in.,129 words
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Article832 1929-05-09 28 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, May 8. MINING. Iseue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 11 Aiam Rum bang 40/. 42/. £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 32/. 34 1 1 Batang Padang 0.33 0.37 1 1 Batu Caves 1.37 4 1.424 1 1 Bukit Arang 1.50 i.GO £1 £1832 words
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Advertisement87 1929-05-09 28 NOTICE All communications for both the Strait* Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil arid Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $4B a year. The post free price of87 words
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Obituary57 1929-05-09 28 DEATHS HOE. Mr. Hoe Beng Whatt, age 54. passed away at his residence. No. 140, Rangoon Road, on Saturday, May 1, 1029, at 11 p.m. WEE.—Madam Wee Cheng Boev, aged 58 d ed on Saturday. May 4, 1929, at 10.30 a.m. at her residence No. 61. Emerald Hill Road wife57 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article92 1929-05-09 1 Gii» t,ral Rubbir Situation f Kon Rubber Stocks 1 < m Rubber Auction 1 shocks London Market w. stm i liuu'h In.lies Rubber 1 Marketing Rubber Seeds l i’rtish Malaya Rubber Statistics 2 Rubber Auction Planters' Relief R.tuml the Markets l s Rubber Association Rules 4 Rubber Returns 492 words
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53 1929-05-09 1 Quotations Forward Contrast Spot Seller Prices a. i 7 7 pat* >!i poro Ma> June July Mat > 0.33 -'4 0.31 0.34 0.0'» 0.33 0.34 0.34 >v 1 !•> I*. 0.34\ 0.33 0.331* >; l" 1 0.344 0.34 0.35 < T» 0.34 :l 0.35 0.35V*53 words
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Article38 1929-05-09 1 A eaMe received by Lewis and Peat Ltd., from their London crrr.-pombnt.' states that rubber stocks th v i»' increase of 202 tons during the pi.»: week, the total now on hand being i*'.!!*.' ter...38 words
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Article139 1929-05-09 1 Thf Singapore Chamber of Commerce A- itu»n hr*!«! its 915th auctun on then* was catalogued 1?»73,581 i. t«>n> offered 1,335,793 lb. -"Id 1,079,783 II». or 482.01 tons. Spot in 7 i6d. V.'k 20 ets. PRICES REALIZED. Rthhed Smoked Sheet Cent* per lb Mardaid quality No Sales average139 words
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Article78 1929-05-09 1 i, t 1 Rnustead and Co. Ltd., Penang telegram from the secret-f-r ,ntt ‘d Patani (Malaya) Rubber I.onV leBB rs Ed. Boustead and Co., hav«. i' il, v s 'ag that the annual account? xn>l n lssue d showing a profit of £34,521, 0 f < nime78 words
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Article41 1929-05-09 1 T h I"! tl H, lrst Netherlands estimate on in,|„. ,u ,er exports from the Dutch East 1928, according to United States ;i 1 Reports, gives the total shipments s IOMS l n,c^r c L equal to 224,40441 words
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Article34 1929-05-09 1 '(‘Hurt k.', IJarlow and Co. in their copra ing sii!uo. ay states :—After fluctuat--1 Im market closes slightly diqiim.i A l*Proximately 380 tons were lo sing quotations are us bundried $9.10 and mixed $S.bO.34 words
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1264 1929-05-09 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Copyright] London, April 10. Malayan gross shipments during March were something of a shock to the market 1 here. A forecast had placed them as! high as 50,000 tons, but the1,264 words
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44 1929-05-09 1 Batavia, May 7. Rubber exports during April were as follows Estate Native Tons Tons Sambas lf> GUO Bandjermasin 00 2,432 Palembang II 1,3H0 Djambi 7 2,535 Belawan 3,013 101 Latex exports were 235 tons. -Anetu.44 words
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282 1929-05-09 1 London, April 25. At the annual meeting: of the Rubber Growers’ Association to-day, Mr. William Duncan, the chairman, in an able review of the industry, strongly criticised the methods employed by Government in the removal of Restriction. The Rubber Growers’282 words
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108 1929-05-09 1 ,—Reuter. London, May 3. Sir Eric Geddes, presiding at the annua! meeting of the Dunlop Rubber Co.. Ltd., in London, attributed the reduction of £1,700,000 in the company’s profits solely to the Government's abolition of restriction without giving adequate notice. He,—Reuter. - 108 words
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Article65 1929-05-09 1 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd., Penang, have received a telegram from the secretaries, Messrs. Ed. Boustead and Co., London, advising that the annual accounts of Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd., have been issued showing a profit of £11,004 and recommending the payment of a dividend of65 words
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Article65 1929-05-09 1 Messrs. Boustead and Co. Ltd., Penang, have received a telegram from the Secretaries, Messrs. Ed. Boustead and Co., London, advising that the annual accounts of the Windsor (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd., have been issued shewing a profit of £4,(118 and recommending flu* payment of a dividend of65 words
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586 1929-05-09 2 In the current issue of tlit.* V.ijay.ii Agricultural .lo’iir.al Mr. I). H. («rist writes on tin 1 marketing <»f rubber seed.and points nut th.it the question of deriving profit from the rubber seed produced •n Malaya has recently received renewed attention586 words
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Article150 1929-05-09 2 I lu> repor* of the directors of the? Borelli Rubber Co. for the year ended Dec. 31 states that the net profit after providing lor depreciation, comniiaaion to staff ami 100 per cent, of general charges, is $41,067, to which falls to he added $56,023 brought forward150 words
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Article25 1929-05-09 2 Company announces interim dividend of 3 per cent. (7.2 d. per share», leas tax, ’on uccount of ycur to Dec. 31 lust.25 words
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400 1929-05-09 2 The Registrar of Imports and Exports has sent us the following comparative statement of the quantity and value of rubber exported from British Malaya, during April. 1929. The figures, which are nitons, represent total exports400 words
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354 1929-05-09 2 The adjourned nineteenth annual general meeting of I'tnn Simpan Rubber Co. was held at 1, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on April iO, with Mr. R. C. Russell in the chair. The Chairman, in the course of his address, said :—The net354 words
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Article162 1929-05-09 2 The Tebong Rubber Estates, Limited, directors’ report and statement of accounts for the year ended Jan. 31, 1929, states that, after paying debenture interest and providing for directors’, auditors’ and trustees’ lees, the profit and loss account shows a profit for the yenr of taels 55,946, as162 words
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195 1929-05-09 2 Report for year ended Dec. 31, 1928. states that working shows a profit of £3.910. to which is added balance brought forward o £13.000. making a total of £16.910. Directors recommend a dividend of 10 per cent, (less income-tax' and placing to195 words
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137 1929-05-09 2 Report for year ended Dec. 31. 1928, states that crop of rubber dealt with in accounts is 498,200 lb., which includes all rubber harvested to Dec. 31, 1928, and unexportable* stock brought forward. St. Ives Estates, which were taken over as from April137 words
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Article54 1929-05-09 2 Profit for 1928 was £22.402 and balance at credit of profit and loss appropriation at oc. 31 last, including balance brought in was £26,644. Dividend of 5 per cent., less tax, for year is recommended. £5,000 being placed to reserve, making it £30,000, £2,000 written of general depreciation,54 words
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Article40 1929-05-09 2 ,1 s notified in the F.M.S. Government tazette that the price of rubber for assesso ,t ‘iaon f du ty for the P eri °‘l May 3. to May 9, 1929, inclusive, is 33 cents per pound.40 words
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569 1929-05-09 2 Messrs. Barlow and Co. in tb*».. dated May 2. state ino,r rep„ r The market has been quiet thru...,», past week with only minor ut ,h fluctuations in price. The period* closes 4 cent easier on balance I.r/lK Ver 4d. in London, whilst New569 words
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281 1929-05-09 2 The report of the directors of Pcvoi Estates (Malacca) Ltd., states: -It hauni been decided in future to close the account of the company on Dec. 31, instead of Juni 30 in each year, the directors submit here with a duly audited281 words
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Article28 1929-05-09 2 Directors are recommending payment final dividend a>( 4d. per share, less nn" tax at Is. in making Od. per share foi 1 ended Dec- 31, 1928.28 words
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957 1929-05-09 3 I (From Our Own Correspondent.) I. Kuala Lumpur, May 7. I The thirteenth annual general meeting Connemara, Limited, was held to-d*y l a t the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Igousteud and Co., Ltd., Mr. C. RitcKie I taking the chair.957 words
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415 1929-05-09 3 LOCAL SHARE MARKET. Mess rs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report. dated May Estate weok, y report, London tl n!| V R^s t,n ind S i id e nnd spite of buying "u dul1 in ffroup for forward positions Tin «h* Hul1 main neglected with n,i.. r,n ha res repaying, in415 words
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165 1929-05-09 3 The report of the directors of the Jernm Kuantan Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 1928, states that the profit and loss account after making due provision for depreciation and directors’ fees, shows a net loss of165 words
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1245 1929-05-09 3 The need for new areas was emphasised at the annual general meeting of Changkat Estates, Ltd., held at French Bunk building, yesterday. Mr. W. A. Fell tchairman), presided, and others present were Messrs. 1*. H. Battishill, C. V. Bailey aid A.1,245 words
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240 1929-05-09 3 A deficit of $1,721 is shown in th« accounts of the Planters’ Benevolent Fund of Malaya for the past year. Crants made to sundry beneficiaries totalled $12,321. Annual subscriptions and donations from individuals, estates and others totalled $12,321. Interest on investments, bank deposits240 words
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315 1929-05-09 3 Messrs, linker Morgan and Co., Kuala Lampuiv in their report dated yesterday, Htatc Rubber, after a dull period of comparative inactivity, closed rather better in all markets and with an improved undertone apparent. Shipments from Malaya, although high, have caused no particular effect,315 words
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Article24 1929-05-09 3 The directors of Jinmh Rubber Estates. Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 5 cents per share payable on May 8.24 words
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2052 1929-05-09 4 The board of directors and the crude rubber committee of the Rubber Association of America urgently recommend that all ruDber manufacturers make their purchases Under the following rules, in accordance with the standard contract and in conjunction srith the2,052 words
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Article58 1929-05-09 4 Messrs Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, are advised by telegram from the secretaries of Linggi Plantations, Ltd., that the board recommend payment on May 31 of a dividend of 7 1 2 per cent, in respect of last financial year, with a carry forward of £17,982 and transfer58 words
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Article673 1929-05-09 4 Abaco til) 2; Allagar i 2 2'3?; An*loMalay (£1) 23 9; Ayer Kumng (fl) 9 16 Bahru (Sel.) (2) 6/3; Bakap I ill' 5 Banteng (£l> 32. 6x Batang Consolidated (2 1 74 5 Batu Caves <£U 1 1 Batu T~iga (£1) 1/15 16; Bekoh673 words
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658 1929-05-09 4 Closing Price» rlfd ip v.i«. Ditid«d. Comp nT YS! L Ev‘"tt* 189,293 1 Nil for year 29-2-28 ..Allenby ($1) 1*0 200 1.80 1.91 180.000 Nil for year 80-9-28 ..Alor Gsjsh ($1) 1..5 1.30 1..0 435,425 1 74 p.e. i»t. a/e year tl-8-29 .A. Hitam658 words
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Article65 1929-05-09 4 Anglo-Johore Con. —45,000 lb. Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.). —78,000 lb. Bukit Jelotong.—ll,2o2 lb. 8adek.—29,200 lb. Bajau.—l3,olB lb. Bukit Palong.—2l,Boo lb. 8intan.—43,309 lb. Bradwall.—sl,6oo lb. Bagan Serai.—33,ooo lb. Batak Rabit.—32,soo lb. Banteng.—43,93o lb. Beaufort 80rne0.—46,000 lb. Chevi0t.—127,955 lb. Chersonese.—43,7oo lb. Chulsa.—sB,6oo lb. Consolidated Malay.—ll2,ooo lb. Dennistown. —43,030 lb. Kust Asiatic.65 words
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Advertisement425 1929-05-09 6 THE GOLD COAST REGIMENT IN THE EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN. By Sir HUGH CLIFFORD, lately Governor and Commander-In-Chief, Gold Cooat. This record of the distinguished part taken by the Gold Coast Regiment in German and Portuguese East Africa throws new and interesting light on the campaign in pursuit of the elusive425 words
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Advertisement587 1929-05-09 8 fi ♦♦♦♦♦M*** 4 m> > 4 TH«M sr. Hltttl 4 jr DETACHABLE ROW* BOAT-MOTOR j ESTATE TRUST AGENCIES (1927), n 75 St//?£ WINNERS -1 EVINRUDE AND LOCKWOOD OUTDOARD MOTORS. PROVED to be THE MOOT REUABLE AND ECONOMICAL because THEY ARB THE MAKES CHOSEN by the local hiring sampan men. Daily587 words
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Advertisement189 1929-05-09 9 T PAVILION THEATRE Now Showing Booking at PATHE FRERES, Orchard Road. PARAMOUNT’S SUPER AIR EPIC WINGS WITH SOUND! ■V 4? n, IF ITS A PARAMOUNT PICTURE irS THE BEST IN TOWN. 1 Adelphi Hotel SINGAPORE. The Home-Away—From—Home of Discriminating Travellers. The ONLY HOTEL in Singapore fitted throughout with modern Sanitation189 words
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Advertisement346 1929-05-09 10 > k h I Advertising in i Newspapers ways. There is no advertising medium so useful as the Press, and none that is responded to with such speedj and profit. Newspaper Advertising pay a better to-day than it ever did. < > Most of the goods now consumed < >346 words
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