The Straits Budget, 16 May 1929
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Title Section29 1929-05-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 3.71 S SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1929 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7<i»29 words
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Article329 1929-05-16 1 IBAHERS— p Insolence The Young Idea Dancing L>ays Travel and Leave *>-4 Feeble Attack 4 Malaya’s Debt J Occasional Notes o-» JYieprams. Reuter and Special— Covering Past Week’s News 19-23 pictures Observing the Eclipse 15 Military Wedding at Hong Kong 16 iL ng Kong Footballers in S’pore 1G Farewell329 words
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Article1790 1929-05-16 1 0 Th(* wedding took place at St. Mark’s hurch, Butterworth, on Friday of Mr. B. G. Lamb, assistant in United (Malaya) Rubber Estate, Sungei A tani and Miss Isobel Barnetson, n '*(fhter of Mr. John Barnetson, of Minburgh. The Rev. B. Stokes officiated. 1 bride was given1,790 words
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454 1929-05-16 2 News has reached Singapore of the murder, under peculiarly revolting circumstances, of a British planter on the Island of Rhio last Saturday. The victim was Mr. James William Fntcher, who had charge of Eastbourne Estate,454 words
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166 1929-05-16 2 When the sitting of the Assize Court wras resumed yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, Leng Swec Seng, Puh Ah Wah and Tang Ho Seng were indicted, the first on charges off counterfeiting the King’s Coin, and being in possession166 words
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52 1929-05-16 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 11. A telegram received by the British Consulate-General from the Straits Settlements Government states that Bangkok lias been declared infected on account of cholera, and it is advisable for intending passengers to Malaya to be inoculated52 words
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285 1929-05-16 2 MYSTERIOUS DEATH IN MARKET. Spontaneous Rupture Of Spleen I Three theories wero advanced by a medical witness at the inquiry by the I Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) I into the death at the Teluk Ayer F isn I Market, of the son of a well-known Singapore Chinese. Deceased285 words
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163 1929-05-16 2 The hearing of the divorce suit brought by Maud de Silva against her husband, Peter Jacob de Silva, was continued before Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme Court, yesterday. The case was first heard last month, when a decree nisi was163 words
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110 1929-05-16 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 14. The disappearance of a well-known Chinese contractor leaving behind creditors whose claims are reported to amount to nearly three-quarters of a million dollars is the one topic in town to-day. The Magistrate issued another warrant to-day110 words
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65 1929-05-16 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 9. The case was mentioned in the Police Court to-day in which Chanam Singh is charged with defamation of Mr. S. M. Shaffna, a local lawyer, by calling him a liar. The Second Magistrate is a65 words
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356 1929-05-16 2 k A remarkable story of the wandering of two privates of the 2nd W elch Regiment through Malaya in civilian clothes i was told to the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. J. Innes Miller) on Monday. The men were fined $lOO each, in356 words
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162 1929-05-16 2 The death occurred suddenly in Penang on Saturday morning of Beatrice, the wife of Dr. H. A. Van Dort, of Singapore. Thi deceased lady, who was at the Races only a week earlier, accompanied her husband on a business visit to162 words
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118 1929-05-16 2 According to the F.M.S. Trade Commissioner’s report for 1928 the total number of toddy-shops in the F.M.S. is 348. Of these, 24 are Government, 32 public shops and 292 estate shops. It is the policy of Government completely to control the sale of118 words
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825 1929-05-16 2 In his annual progress report on tk f Straits Settlements Volunteer Fore» t 1928, Major-General Sir C. C. van Str benzee point, out that, a, ro K ard 8 Colour' Service strength there was a further f a r825 words
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Article1016 1929-05-16 3 —Straits Times, May 9. m r'nerv are two kinds of insolence l n «n to mankind. There i. the bully- arrogance that is characteristic of Rf had blood in those who atUrn to Bmiorary power through sheer brutality; E is also the colossal impertinence of E confirmed egotist who—Straits Times, May 9. - 1,016 words
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Article1065 1929-05-16 3 workaday world squirm.—Straits Times, May 10. Mr. Owen D. Young has lost no time in making the utmost of the chances of fame presented by his appointment as one of the American representatives on the Committee of Experts sitting in Paris for the purpose of seeking aworkaday world squirm.—Straits Times, May 10. - 1,065 words
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Article977 1929-05-16 3 •ia» indeed conquered the world.— Strait* Times, May 11. In days when British people consider themselves oppressed under the heavy hand of Sir William Joynson-Hicks. who wages war on the presumably hectic night life of London, some solace can be gained by musing on the parlous condition of•ia» indeed conquered the world.— Strait* Times, May 11. - 977 words
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Article1075 1929-05-16 3 than it ever was before.—Straits Time», May 13. Considering that the opportunity to travel is one of the main reasons why most of us originally decided to come East, it is disconcerting to find Miss Stella Benson confessing in her latest book that a life-time of travelthan it ever was before.—Straits Time», May 13. - 1,075 words
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Article1170 1929-05-16 4 Straits Times, May 14. Six weeks ago we referred to the I projected opposition to the Workmen’s r Compensation Bill which had been intro-1 1 duced at the previous meeting of the 1 1 i.egislative Council. We expressea I surprise, not unmingled with disgust, that a measureStraits Times, May 14. - 1,170 words
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Article1098 1929-05-16 4 —Straits Times, May 15. What is Malaya’s debt to Sir Ronald Ross It would take much more than the space of one leading article to answer the question in detail. In general, the one word everything is scarcely too sweeping. We in this country, knowing in many districts—Straits Times, May 15. - 1,098 words
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300 1929-05-16 4 The part played by the secret society in the life of the Chinese coolie revealed on Tuesday in two cases heard at the Singapore Assizes before the Chief Justice, Sir Wif&am Munson. In «fee case it was stated that a Chinese300 words
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Article101 1929-05-16 4 A largely at .«rated meeting i£ Penk engineers at decided to> form Perak branch '*f. the Malaya» Ettgineers Association. chairman, Mr. Walker, x l*^i ned that, the parent oesnmittee bail derided to fom various branches. The meeting elecb&A Mr. A. TVpham. acting sJ®***l marker, Perak Hydro-Electric vo M101 words
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Article90 1929-05-16 4 SewcaJ applications from distressed were received by the Singapore St. Andrew s Society during the past year anct a total sum of $613 was disbursed, states the annual report. At the close of the year, the consisted of 4 life members, 31 < ordinary members and 3590 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article152 1929-05-16 5 Straits Times, May 9. We were intrigued by the titles Les i«ns d’extension de Singapore, Base Mariet Aorienne,” which appeared over article accorded the place of honour in ?,r contemporary Le Courrier Saigonais April 27. Exploring further, we were pressed to learn that very important IrooosalsStraits Times, May 9. - 152 words
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Article321 1929-05-16 5 —Straits Times, May 9. The decision of the Nanking authorities l •o ban the North China Daily News, the most influential foreign newspaper in i China, from the mails is a sign of the j times. Whether they like it or not, I foreigners in China have—Straits Times, May 9. - 321 words
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Article332 1929-05-16 5 —Straits Times, May 9. It i? surely a reflection on the shipping commercial world of Malaya that a port at which 665 vessels, representing a total tonnage of 2,642,027, called last year bas no facilities for the entertainment <’( seamen beyond a football ground and the—Straits Times, May 9. - 332 words
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Article337 1929-05-16 5 —Straits Times, May 10, Thorp i, a real possibility of the co'jnorative thrift movement in this country '•‘generating into a more benevolent ,s,on of the chetty. At the half-yearly of the Mercantile Co-Operative < Thrift and Loan Society, Kuala Lumpur he Mr. C. WardiaSSn < S7fi U’—Straits Times, May 10, - 337 words
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Article306 1929-05-16 5 Straits Times, May 10. There have only been two years since 1921 in which the Planters’ Benevolent Fund of Malaya has not closed its books with a balance on the wrong side. Last year was not one of the happy exceptions, the Fund disbursing $1,721 more than itsStraits Times, May 10. - 306 words
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Article206 1929-05-16 5 stances without comment.— Straits Times, May 10. How many a literary genius has Angered over his work, altering, retouching, and substituting words which appeared more suitable to convey his meaning than those originally selected and how often has the very care bestowed rather injured than improved the! stances without comment.—Straits Times, May 10. - 206 words
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Article142 1929-05-16 5 WHERE ARE WE .—Straits Times, May 11. Singapore, F.M.5..” F.M.S, China and even Malaya, Indo-China we know. Letters so addressed have reached us in the past but a Canadian correspondent has gone one better this morning. His letter, which has taken just six weeks to reach us from Windsor, Ontario,.—Straits Times, May 11. - 142 words
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Article209 1929-05-16 5 —Straits Times, May 11. The laugh is certainly with Walter. At the time of the Ryder Cup match he made the remark, I shall win. I always do —and proceeded to be beaten very soundly by Duncan, the British captain. But in the British Open Championship Hagen—Straits Times, May 11. - 209 words
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Article197 1929-05-16 5 —Straits Times, May 11. While worldwide tributes are being paid to Chiang Kai-shek and the Nanking Government for their apparent unification 1 of China, the irony of fate decrees that yet another little war should break out, and Canton finds herself embroiled with Kwangsi. Apparently, moreover, the—Straits Times, May 11. - 197 words
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Article334 1929-05-16 5 Straits Times, May 11. To imagine the Singapore of five hundred years hence is a fascinating pastime, and one of the questions it presents is how far our local medical and public health problems will have been solved. How extensive is the work remaining to be done wasStraits Times, May 11. - 334 words
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Article300 1929-05-16 5 Straits Times, May 13. An appeal was issued recently asking 'or subscriptions for the construction of memorial to ♦he late Sir Henry Wickham, the grand old man of the rubber industry, and we made the comment that it was one which should commend itself particularly to peopleStraits Times, May 13. - 300 words
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Article344 1929-05-16 5 busy along these lines. —Straits Times. May 18. Last week the Singapore District Judge ordered a 12-year-old Chinese boy to be sent to the Reformatory and his 14-year-old companion to receive eight strokes of the rotan. Their offence was that they had robbed a bread-seller inbusy along these lines.—Straits Times. May 18. - 344 words
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Article211 1929-05-16 5 —Straits Times, Mny 18. There is to be no more bull-fighting in Kelantan. A little surprise that the •port has been carried on until quite recently under official recognition is permissible, but we have it on the authority of a Government report that bulls will fight no—Straits Times, Mny 18. - 211 words
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Article120 1929-05-16 5 Straits Times, May 14. Lt.-Col. T. H. Chapman, fnrmnrl” Director of Public Works. Ceylon delivered a spec' h in mail week whit h will promote a storm of criticism in th*» East. He has nothing to say against the temporary employment of white men in the tropics, butStraits Times, May 14. - 120 words
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Article281 1929-05-16 6 FINANCE WISE AND OTHERWISE. —Straits Times, May 14. For the third year in succession Morris Motors (1926) Limited, has passed a dividend on the ordinary shares. This happening is not the least romantic incident in the extraordinary story of the growth of one of the greatest industrial undertakings in Great’—Straits Times, May 14. - 281 words
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Article400 1929-05-16 6 —Straits Times, May 14. Mount Kinabalu, in British North Borneo, is not only one of the highest mountains in the Malay Archipelago, but it is also, by reason of its isolated situation, one of the grandest spectacles of nature to be seen anyw’here in tht tropics. A mass—Straits Times, May 14. - 400 words
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Article190 1929-05-16 6 FOOL-PROOF BUSES. they would have any effect. —Straits Times, May 15. A correspondent whose letter appears in another column urges a long-suffering Traction Company to do something to make trolley buses fool-proof. At present, it seems, passengers persist in falling through the doors and otherwise conriucting themselves as no passengersthey would have any effect.—Straits Times, May 15. - 190 words
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Article293 1929-05-16 6 Straits Times, May 15. In the last report on the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force prepared by Major-General Sir C. C. Van Straubenzev, the former General Officer Commanding, reference is made to the fact that there was a further fall in Colour Service strength of Europeans in Singapore lastStraits Times, May 15. - 293 words
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Article335 1929-05-16 6 —Straits Times, May 15. From the Prime Minister downwards, there is a laudable tendency to rebuke the insolent optimists of Moscow who have seen fit to explain to Great Britain the terms on which she will be allowed to re-establish commercial relations with rhe Soviet countries.—Straits Times, May 15. - 335 words
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Article62 1929-05-16 6 THE WRONG MAN A Malav was stated in the Second Police C ourt on Tuesday to have been arrested in error on a murder charge because he bore he same name, and answered to the same description, of the wanted man. Acting Chief Det.-Inspector Porter, who produced the Malay for62 words
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509 1929-05-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 18. HH. the Sultan of Johore who was expected to arrive in London from Singapore on the 4th inst., and to pay an i arly visit to Malaya House, is still on the Continent. On509 words
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68 1929-05-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, May 14. The pilot of an R.A.F. aeroplane was attempting to land on H.M.S. Hermes when the machine overturned and fell into the sea. Salvage operations were carried out with difficulty. The pilot, Flight-Lieut. Fenton, and68 words
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90 1929-05-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 9. In the Second Magistrate's court to-day the Sanitary Board failed in their prosecution of ten salt fish sellers charged with carrying on an offensive trade without a licence. For the Sanitary Board it was90 words
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191 1929-05-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 14 The Assizes were opened Justice Sproule to-day with a b ca i e Jf r containing five murder cases, one 52* culpable homicide not amounting murder, one of causing death bv act and one concerned191 words
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134 1929-05-16 6 The racing of May 9 provided feu: arrests under the gaming ordinance. The men were produced before the Second Police Magistrate. (Mr. C. Wilson), on Thursday and two of the», C hinese, were fined $lOO or three months’ rigorous imprisonment each on a plea rf134 words
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169 1929-05-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 9. The chief clerk of the Officer Superintending Police Circles, Sinna Dorai, was charged before the magistrate to-day with attempting to take a bribe of $75 from a Chinese who was awarded a licence fer a169 words
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107 1929-05-16 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 15* Consequent upon Mr. Justice Prichaidstrictures in the course of the hearing motion for an order against a bankrup the effect that Government should I>e that the Bankruptcy Court in IP O 1 just as important as107 words
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4243 1929-05-16 7 AMONG THE NEW BOOKS. Somerset Maugham, Novelist and Playwright— The Sacred Flame.“ —An Unusual Autobiography. —Malaya in Fiction —Thrills and Local Colour in “Yolande of Johore.” —And a few More Murders. Justifiable Homicide The Sacred Flame. A Play in Three \cts. By W. Somerset Maugham. Heinemann. s|. pOR the last4,243 words
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211 1929-05-16 8 A bill is to be introduced into the Federal Council to amend the Railway Enactment. It is explained that the principal enactment while requiring reports and returns of accidents to be made to the Chief Secretary, who in many respects stands in the211 words
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99 1929-05-16 8 In response to numerous requests the Straits Times has appointed a Chinese correspondent who will contribute regularly to our columns articles dealing with local Chinese affairs. The Chinese are the largest community in Singapore, and it is felt that the arrangement now99 words
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138 1929-05-16 8 t Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 1 of the Municipal Commission held on May 3, included the following Decided to name the private road running towards Bishopsgate, Davie Road. Decided to name new road from Boundary Road to Yio138 words
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Article60 1929-05-16 8 Mr. V. G. A. Reeve-Tucker has been elected chairman of the Kuala Lumpur District Planters’ Association and Mr. W. G. Ashford as vice-chairman. Mr. Reeve-Tucker is aLo appointed the Association’s delegate to the P.A.M.. while the following are to be representatives:— Messrs. W. G. Ashford, H. Armstrong, J. S. Weston,60 words
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1272 1929-05-16 8 Mr. Lee Peck Hock, was found j guilty, and fined so<oo on May 8 in the rase in which he was charged before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G Clarke) with offering a bribe of $5OO to1,272 words
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163 1929-05-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 10. Messrs Lean and Co.’s report states that tin, after a further alieht decline, continued to appreciate steadily in price and it close» to-day at spot £2OO l'.s. 6d., three months 55., a gain on the163 words
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Article223 1929-05-16 8 The following passengers are sailing Singapore by the Haruna Maru which It! 1 on Thursday for Europe —Mr. A. E. Aunet Mr. Ben Mitchell, Mrs. E. P. Bevan. Mr. ami Mrs. M. S. Bonaventura, Mr. J. H. Bristei. Mr. C. G. Chan, Mr. and Mrs. T. H.223 words
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Article65 1929-05-16 9 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters ~‘ust 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 as65 words
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Article355 1929-05-16 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I read Sir Henry Japp’s letter, purporting to discover to the public the f ac t that Mary Baker Eddy was a plapiarist. A pedantic gesture of this sort will undoubtedly bring the writer a mea.u,,e of notoriety. But355 words
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Article1363 1929-05-16 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—Toddy is one of the cheap intoxi«atinir liquors consumed generally by the p<" r labouring classes in Malaya.» Most the Indian labourers working on plantations and elsewhere are addicted to it. I he poor people among the Chinese take amsu.1,363 words
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Article104 1929-05-16 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. S J*u’~ Y U u re arks on Journalism in China have been read with much pleasure. Allow me to congratulate you on the fair attitude you have taken on this interesting and timely topic, particularly on the day when104 words
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Article250 1929-05-16 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. of n r ’r DO t?-^ Vers within ear-shot 0xe y Road Y ere distressed this morn>ng at 7 o clock to hear the report of the dog shooter’s gun, followed by the pitiful howls of the victim for a long250 words
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Article266 1929-05-16 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —When trolley bus accidents happen here, and the verdict of death by misadventure is returned, one is apt to wonder if after all such misadventures will ever be eradicated. If the Coroner and the police are satisfied with the266 words
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125 1929-05-16 9 Ainong Singapore properties sold by auction at Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co.’s saleroom, 30, Chulia Street, on May 1, were the following :—Freehold land and house 00, Orchard Koad, area 2,310 sq. ft., bought by Mr. Chec Guan Chiang for125 words
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103 1929-05-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 13. A tragedy occurred at Taiping on Saturday, Mr. E. ffrench Mullen committing suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. The reason for the act is at present unknown. Mr. Mullen was103 words
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103 1929-05-16 9 A large quantity of literature, believed to be of a seditious character, was seized by the police at a house in Bras Basah Road on Monday afternoon, and three Hylams were arrested. One of the men came to the notice of the103 words
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Article413 1929-05-16 9 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette: Mr. J. M. Fa veil to be Senior Assistant Superintendent, Kinta Dr. T. W. H. Burnc to be Senior Surgeon, F.M.S.; Mr. W. A. D. Edwardes to be Senior Superini tendent Topographical Branch, Survey 1 Department, F.M.S. and413 words
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Article39 1929-05-16 9 9 The marriage will be celebrated <>n May 25, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, of Miss Jean Forbes Stephen» who is expected from Home by the Sarpedon, and Mr. K. McDonald Edmonds, visiting agent, of Sinic, Darby and Co,39 words
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1197 1929-05-16 10 —Reuter. The scientific expeditions which viewed the total eclipse of the Min on May 9 from vantage points in Alor Star and I'attani are disappointed with the results, Clouds obscured the sun at—Reuter. - 1,197 words
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Article, Illustration1863 1929-05-16 10 The following was an earlier me... I sent by our special representative Ja. I Star 1 A1 °r The British scientist camp hem I located on a piece of flat ground imn, i* ately outside the boundary wall I Residency. Enclosed within1,863 words
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Article, Illustration144 1929-05-16 10 These photographs „f the eclipse of the sun on May 9 as seen in Singapore, were taken by Mr. Denis H. Hazell from the roof of the Europe Hotel. Mr. Hazell used a Soho reflex camera with a special Dalmeyer (Jrandac rapid telephoto lens144 words
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Article671 1929-05-16 11 The scientists have doubtless had both pleasure and profit. But whether they cy€*to*cyo with Fiiiifttpin or not will hardly matter to most of us and the technicalities of eclipse reports w r ill probably prove sufficiently dull reading to the layman. At least it is on this671 words
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196 1929-05-16 11 Flight Lieutenant Moir and Flying Officer Owen, of the Royal Australian Air Force, left the Seletar Air Base at dawn on Tuesday bound for Batavia, but engine trouble developed early in the flight and they landed at 9.30 a.in. at196 words
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Article142 1929-05-16 11 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended May 4 gives the total number of deaths as male 157 and female 74. This represents a death rate of 25.04 per mille, per annum, compared with 26.34 in the preceding week and 30.90 in the corre-sponding week of142 words
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530 1929-05-16 11 Tho fund which has been opened by th* Straits Times in connection with tho appeal of Sir James Barr, the famous English physician, to raise a fund of as a national testimonial to Sir Ronald Ross, the discoverer of530 words
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Article97 1929-05-16 11 The following subscriptions bare bcc» received Straits Times Press 100 Singapore Free Press 100 W. H. Macgregor 100 Evatt and Co. 100 Dr. J. N. Dugdale 25.25 The Hon. I)r. A. L. Hoops 20 S- Njamoek 10 H. W. Leyden Mr. and Sirs Bruce Petrie 5097 words
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Article73 1929-05-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 15 Sentence of seven years' rigorous imprisonment has been passed at the Penang Assizes on two Cantonese for robbery. Tho men hound and gagged a woman in a hotel and tun away. They were seen and pursued by Mr. Hope-Falkner, A.S.P.,73 words
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Article1776 1929-05-16 12 Criticism of the Workmen’s Compensation Bill was voiced by the European Unofficial Members for Penang in the U* islative Council on Monday. H.E. the Governor strongly deprecated the deferment of the second reading, and gave an assurance that1,776 words
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527 1929-05-16 12 Speaking on the motion for the adjourn* ment, the Hon. Mr. J. Bagnall said that since their last meeting the Council had sustained a loss in the departure on leave, prior to retirement, of Mr. M. H. Whitley. Mr. Whitley527 words
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948 1929-05-16 12 The Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock said he desired to address the House on the subject of cracker-firing. The prosecutions which had been taken in Malacca against Chinese for firing crackers in the streets within the permitted hours and the permitted areas948 words
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123 1929-05-16 12 In supporting a petition forwarded the Penang Malay Association to H Excellency, the Hon. Mr. Mohomed Euru? i, in Abdullah referred to the high rente n( the uncertainty of tenure which were ‘irivmjr them out of the districts in which lived. Most123 words
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239 1929-05-16 13 The Hon. Mr. Quah Beng Kee support* the remarks of Mr. Tan Cheng Lock with regard to cracker firing at Chinese Sow Year. In Penang, he said, there wer o 149 prosecutions, and some of these noopl** were firing crackers within239 words
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596 1929-05-16 13 The Hon. Dr. Noel Clarke said he wished to draw the attention of Government to the report of the committee which sat to inquire into the breakdown at the St. •lame> Power Station, and the decision arrived at. The decision, which appeared t<596 words
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566 1929-05-16 13 The C'olonia Secretary replying to the unofficial members, said he was glad that the Chinese member for Malacca had favourably r/ceived the replies to his questions with regard to cracker firing on the occasion of Chinese New Year celebrations. There were566 words
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Article218 1929-05-16 13 His Excellency said declanng this Council adjourned, I should like to add mv tribute to those which have been made bv two Unofficial Members to our late colleague, Mr. Whitley. I unfortunate to have only had the benefit of his assistance as one of my principal colleagues218 words
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1994 1929-05-16 13 The payment of $28,52« as a contribution to the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya was approved. The Acting Treasurer (the Hon. Mr. C. D. Ahearne) said that a long-drawn-out discussion with the Rubber Research Institute had now happily ended, and th* only question1,994 words
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200 1929-05-16 14 A wedding of interest to Australian residents of Singapore took place at St. Andrew*’s Cathedral on May 8, when Miss Eily Burke, daughter of Mrs. M. A. Burke and the late Mr. W. V. Burke, of Sydney, was married to Mr.200 words
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1142 1929-05-16 14 The public examination of Mr. H. M. Cantrell, a broker, was continued before Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme ourt on Friday. Mr. Cantrell spoke of share transactions between various brokers firms in Singapore, Penang and Kuala Lumpur. He told1,142 words
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129 1929-05-16 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 7. A meeting of the Central Committee of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya was held at the Selangor Club on Sunday last. Among the items discussed was the condition of the Cenotaph in Victory Avenue and a129 words
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57 1929-05-16 14 The Sikh watchman who was charged with a serious assault on a typist in a Singapore office, while she was at work after the other members of tho staff had gone, was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment bv the Fourth Police57 words
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Article115 1929-05-16 14 The following appointments in the Malayan Civil Service are notified in the current issue of the Government Gazette :—Mr. J. D. Hall, to act as Secretary to High Commissioner for the Malay States, Mr. A. S. Haynes, to act as Secretary for Postal Affairs, S.S. and F.M.S., Mr. A. C.115 words
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619 1929-05-16 14 SIAMESE ROYAL VISIT. Arranged for J uly SINGAPORE AND JAVA PROGRAMMES For the first time since hi, to the throne H.M. the King of visit Singapore in July, accompanied? H.M. the Queen and their suite. Their Majesties will be bound f or j. and will travel in the Siamese Royal619 words
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Article70 1929-05-16 14 By the retirement of Major Stan 1 Leplastrier Symonds, B.V. Sc., Veterin" Surgeon, Medical Department, Malaya loses a man who with the ovt tion of five War years has served country for over 20 years. Symonds saw service in the African War in 1901-2 and in the ti War. Since70 words
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Article, Illustration97 1929-05-16 15 1 and 2. Telescopic cameras, in charge of Mr. P. N. Gray for taking c, e^to^ ph 32 in. focus, restively. and were r, <»« manipulated by Mr. b. Robinson. A telesc I th t c |ipsc in97 words
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Article, Illustration118 1929-05-16 16 A very pretty wedding, in which considerable interest was taken, was solemnised at St. John s Cathedral. Hong Kong on April 30, when Miss Margaret Ada Kent, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kent, became the bride of Lieut. Kenneth Wyn Maurice-Jones, D.118 words
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Article, Illustration20 1929-05-16 16 Members of the Nam Wall Football team who arrived from Hong Kong on May 8.20 words
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Article, Illustration60 1929-05-16 17 Piwtoa hi M, Iloh, Ipoli. u *P«»n and District Football League assembled to bid farewell to Mr. J. J. Sheehan. Assistant District Officer, Kinta, who has gone Home on leave. Among those in the groups besides Mr. Sheehan are Messrs. W. J. K. Stark, A. II.PillltOS bl/ M. Itoll, Ipoli, - 60 words
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76 1929-05-16 17 Photograph taken at the reception held at Palawan House, Sandakan, following at the wedding of Mr. H. J. Walker, general manager, Sandakan Estates, Ltd., and the guest Miss Alice Burling of Sydney, New south Wales. Amongst the guest will be noted H.E. the Govenor, Mr. J. L. Humphreys, C.M.G., C.B.E.,76 words
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Article, Illustration34 1929-05-16 18 View from the Singapore Cricket Club. Taken from the gateway of the Cathedra! in St. Andrew's Road. At the back of the building. The central courtyard. (Inset Municipal crest).34 words
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1725 1929-05-16 19 —Reuter. —British Wireless. The suggestion that Mr. Owen Young’s Reparations compromise plan has as its main point a revision of percentages unfavourable to Great Britain has given rise to considerable indignation. It was the—Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 1,725 words
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117 1929-05-16 19 —Reuter. Des Moines, May 13. Regarding the dismissal of the entire faculty of the University of Des Moines owing to non-agreement with the fundamental views of the Baptist Bible Union, which recently took charge of the university, it is pointed out that the—Reuter. - 117 words
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77 1929-05-16 19 per cent, of the electorate voted.—TransOcean. Berlin, May 13. The elections for the Diet in Saxony resulted in a substantial strengthening of the non-Socialist parties, especially the Fascists, who nearly doubled their votes. Dr. Stresemann’s party gained largely at the expense of theper cent, of the electorate voted.—Trans- Ocean. - 77 words
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534 1929-05-16 19 Reuter. —British Wireless. London, May 10. The King resumed official business today in connection with the dissolution of Parliament. He held a Privy Council at Craigweil House, which was in telephonic communication with Parliament. The Lord Chancellor readReuter.; —British Wireless. - 534 words
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70 1929-05-16 19 Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 13. Poland has complained to Moscow regarding the unti-Soviet speeches of rnenil»ers of the Ukrainian Soviet Government, who declured that 7,000,000, Ukrainians were l>eing trodden under the Polish boot. Simultaneously it is reported from Prague* that a new UkrainianTrans-Ocean. - 70 words
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124 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. Bombay, May 9. The Sikh community, the members of .which carry kirpans (a kind of dagger) as a religious symbol, are offering serious opposition to the order forbidding the carrying of arms. The president of the Sing Sabha in Bombay has telegraphed—Reuter. - 124 words
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145 1929-05-16 20 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 8. In a debate in the House of Commons to-day Major G. C. Tryon, the Minister of Pensions, said the vote for war pensions was still large. The Ministry’s work affected the weekly budget of about 1,000,000 families, and the.—British Wireless. - 145 words
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98 1929-05-16 20 Keuter. Bomuay, May 8. The Moplahs of South India, who were responsible for the serious rebellion of 1921, floured yesterday in a conflict with Hindus. Several people were seriously injured. The police fired and killed one Moplah and aubsequently charged crowds withKeuter. - 98 words
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136 1929-05-16 20 those of April of last year.—British Wireless. London, May 12. The Board of Trade returns for April are exports, £60,244,000 imports, £104,168,000. These are increases of £4,976,000 and £7,358,000 respectively compared with April of last year.-l Reuter. Rugby, May 9. The Boardthose of April of last year.—British Wireless. - 136 words
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51 1929-05-16 20 —Havas. Paris, May 11. The warship Waldeck Rousseau left Toulon this evening with Contre-Amiral Mouget, the new commander of the French naval forces in the Far East, on board. He will meet Contre-Amiral Stotz at Colombo, where the command will be banded—Havas. - 51 words
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86 1929-05-16 20 .—Reuter. London, May F. The newspapers give prominence to the fall in the price of wheat, especially in Canada, where there is serious grain congestion owing to lack of orders from overseas. The development is attributed primarily to attempts by Canadian and Australian.—Reuter. - 86 words
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93 1929-05-16 20 ,—Reuter. Tokio, May 10. Terminating his official visit, the Duke of Gloucester and his suite left this morning by special train for Nikko. The Duke will travel up country incognito until he leaves for Canada on the 23rd inst. In spite,—Reuter. - 93 words
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58 1929-05-16 20 Reuter. London, May 9. A telegram from Calcutta states that the outbreak of cholera has assumed alarming proportions and spread throughout the city. The cases average 90 a day, and the hospitals are overcrowded. The majority of the victims are Indians, but EuropeansReuter. - 58 words
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56 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. Hankow, May 8. A telegraphist on H.M.S. Tern named J. H. Snow was stabbed to death when ashore at Shasi on Sunday. No details of the crime have been received. The body was recovered by the Chinese police later and handed over—Reuter. - 56 words
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46 1929-05-16 20 .—Trans-Ocean. Angora, May 9. Returning from Europe, Tewfik Rushy Bey, the Turkish Foreign Minister, denied that any agreement had been made with Italy. He said Signor Mussolini had even failed to induce Turkey to recognise the King of Albania.—Trans-Ocean..—Trans-Ocean. - 46 words
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35 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. Beverley Hills, May 9. The film star Constance Talmadge has been married for the third time. Her husband is Mr. Towmsend Netcher, a Chicago merchant.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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57 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. Simla, May 8. A notable victory for Bacha-i-Saqao is claimed by Abdur Rahim’s capture of the town of Herat, in north-west Afghanistan. On the other hand Chulam Nabi, the former Afghan Minister in Moscow on behalf of Amanullah, holds Mazari Sharaf, whence—Reuter. - 57 words
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34 1929-05-16 20 London, May 11. The Daily Express understands that Sir Beilby Alston, the former British Minister in Peking, has resigned his post as British Ambassador \o Brazil.34 words
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192 1929-05-16 20 United States of America.—British Wireless. Rugby, May 11. Rhodes House, which has been built at Oxford for the Rhodes trustees, was formally opened yesterday by Sir Otto Beit, who said that the inscription round the top of the building was, “This house stands forUnited States of America.—British Wireless. - 192 words
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102 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. London, May 12. The Daily Telegraph’s naval correapondent states that the formula drawn up by the United States naval experts far reduction of fighting fleets is now being scrutinised by the British experts. It lays dowm 250,000 tons as the maximum for—Reuter. - 102 words
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77 1929-05-16 20 ,—Aneta. Batavia, May 11. The report of Royal Dutch Indies Airways for the past six months shows that 1,480 flights were made, and flying hours amounted to 1,227. The distance covered was 191,957 kilometres. The number of passengers carried was 6.002,,—Aneta. - 77 words
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75 1929-05-16 20 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 8. Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, the First Lord of the Admiralty, stated in the House of Commons that it had now been definitely decided that the Air Ministry should take ever the Pembroke dockyard as an air—British Wireless. - 75 words
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46 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. Peking, May 10. An American missionary named Harry Schwendener was captured and carried off by brigands near Sungtao, in the northwest of Kweichow Province. The United States Legation has made representation to the Foreign Office in Nanking.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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88 1929-05-16 20 .—Reuter. tfew York, May 12. Mr. Klein, assistant Secretary of Commerce, in the course of a wireless talk, said Russia’s gravest problem was shortage of gTain and scarcity of bread. Every city was rationed. Prices were mounting, and peasants were leaving their farms..—Reuter. - 88 words
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124 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. New York, May i* Mr. Whalen, the chief of police of vl_ York City, has replaced Mrs. M k Z S rHfc“* di, v^ o he omen s of the New Vork Police Department, bv a male police officer as«—Reuter. - 124 words
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140 1929-05-16 20 ,—Reuter. Des Moines, lowa. May 12. The entire faculty of the University of Des Moines has been dismissed, apparently owing to non-agreement with the fundamental views of the Baptist Bible Union, which recently took charge of the university. The faculty haa been accorded,—Reuter. - 140 words
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100 1929-05-16 20 —Reuter. Kovno, May 8. The Government has offered a large reward for information leading to the arrest of the would-be assassins of M. Valdenmras. In the meantime arrests continue, and it is feared that the incident will result in an intensification cf the—Reuter. - 100 words
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85 1929-05-16 20 perity both in Egypt and Sudan.—British Wireless. Rugby, May 8. Mr. G. Locker-Lampson, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, stated .n the House of Commons that he was glad to be able to state that an agreement satisfactory to all parties had beenperity both in Egypt and Sudan.—British Wireless. - 85 words
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44 1929-05-16 20 T rans-Ocean. Berlin, May 8. It is reported that the United States Ambassador to Germany, Mr. Schurman, will shortly retire on account of age. Mr. Eugene Meyer, a Los Angeles banker, :s mentioned as his probable successor.T rans-Ocean. - 44 words
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50 1929-05-16 20 Castle in time for luncheon, British Wireless. Rugby,- May 1--W'indsor is preparing to give a civic welcome to the King, who, with the Queen, will leave Bognor by motor-car on Wednesday morning, arriving at Windsor Castle in time for luncheon, BritishCastle in time for luncheon,—British Wireless. - 50 words
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1327 1929-05-16 21 —British Wireless. —Reuter. Hong Kong, May 8. fighting i« reported to be «long the Canton-Kowloon iiuav between the forces of the L General Hsu King-ton* and rlntortse General*. The railway authonSr at' Kowloon were advised by Canton SfceSse running all trams.—British Wireless.; .—Reuter. - 1,327 words
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Article34 1929-05-16 21 Ancta. Batavia. May 14. A native of Western Ceram has killed the leader of a native political group. The murderer thought the leader was responsible for his being brought to Batavia.Ancta. - 34 words
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194 1929-05-16 21 ,—Reuter. London, May 9. The draw for the Stock Exchange £1,000,000 Derby sweepstake has been accelerated ow’ing to rumours that forged tickets are being circulated. The list published gives the following numbers of present favourites (two prizes to each horse) Cragadour D *****,—Reuter. - 194 words
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126 1929-05-16 21 —Reuter. Ottawa, May 9. The grain congestion has reached enormous proportions. About 100 vessels are tied up in harbours awaiting export orders. Over 20,000,000 bushels of wheat are now’ in terminal elevators at Montreal, Port Colborne, the entrance to the Welland Canal—Reuter. - 126 words
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89 1929-05-16 21 ,—Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 13. There was a lively debate in the Prussian Diet when the Minister Herr Grzesinski charged the Communists with full responsibility for the May Day riots. The Communists jumped to their defeat and sang the Internationale and then left,—Trans-Ocean. - 89 words
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61 1929-05-16 21 .—British Wireless. Rugby, May 11. For the first time in the history of London Clearing banks, their advances have exceeded £1,000,000,000 in one month. The latest return of ten banks belonging to the Clearing House shows an increase in the total.—British Wireless. - 61 words
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46 1929-05-16 21 Colombo, May 13. The two Dutch seaplanes en route to Java have arrived at Trincomalee. A Dutch flying officer who was recently injured underwent an operation on board the British cruiser Enterprise, which is at present at Trincomalee.46 words
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37 1929-05-16 21 ,—Reuter. New Delhi, May 8. Bhaga Singh .and Butukeshara Dutt, who are charged with being responsible for the bomb outrage in the Assembly on April 8, were committed for trial.—Keuter.,—Reuter. - 37 words
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180 1929-05-16 21 .—Trans-Ocean. New York, May 11. It is reported in Wall Street that negotiations are proceeding for the purchaaa of the Graf Zeppelin for use as an aiv passenger liner between Los Angeles and Honolulu. According to messages from Mr. John Elden, president.—Trans-Ocean. - 180 words
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48 1929-05-16 21 ,—Reuter. London, May 13. According to the Evening Standard, Audax,” the donor of 100,000 guineas to the King Edward Hospital Fund as n thank offering for the King’s recovery, is Mr. George Roberts, a company director, who lives at Wimbledon.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 48 words
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44 1929-05-16 21 —Reuter. London, May 13. Router’s Agency learns that the report that Great Britain has received details of the American naval disarmament plans is incorrect. The Government possesses only the general plan outlined by Mr. Gibson at Geneva.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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40 1929-05-16 21 —Reuter. New York, May 13. The chief of police, Mr. Whalen, has appointed Lady Armstrong, wife of tbs British Consul-General, a member of his new advisory committee on the prevltatio* of crime.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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37 1929-05-16 21 ,—Reuter. Oslo, May 13. After a prolonged debate, the Storting rejected a Labour motion demanding, withdrawal from the League of Nations. Fifty-five members voted in favour of the motion.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 37 words
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45 1929-05-16 21 ,—Aneta. Batavia, May 14. A spectacular procession of hundreds of gaily attired representatives of various races in the Dutch Indies passed in review before the Governor-General and the members of the Pacific Science Congress which is being held here.—Aneta.,—Aneta. - 45 words
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39 1929-05-16 21 —Reuter. Ottawa, May 13. A Canadian Government patrol boat has taken into custody five salmon patrolling vessels belonging to United States citizens on a charge of violating the international fishing regulations.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article32 1929-05-16 21 —Reuter. Rugby, May 14. The total number of unemployed registered on May 6 was 1,132,700, being U,lOB less than in the week before but 28,000 more than a year ago.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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1594 1929-05-16 22 —Router. The leaders of the three political parties in Great Britain have embarked on a strenuous of electioneering Both Mr. Baldwin and Mr. MacDonald have fa*sued their election addresses, particulars of which, together with other features of—Router. - 1,594 words
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148 1929-05-16 22 British Wireless. Rugby, May 14. Tlu* Duchess of Bedford, it is under* stood, intends to attempt to fly to India in two days, her ambition ooing -o pass, if possible, the great aecomplisnireiit of the two Royal Air Force officers. Squadron-leaderBritish Wireless. - 148 words
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74 1929-05-16 22 ,-aid not to oppose publication.—TransOct an. Geneva, May 0. German documents cn the Minorities question will shortly be published, following the action of Dr. Stresemann in informing the secretariat of the league of Nations that his government considers the present state of the,-aid not to oppose publication.—Trans- Oct an. - 74 words
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79 1929-05-16 22 —Reuter. New York. May 12. A veteran customs inspector has just effected a neat capture. He noticed that a wealthy Bo;ton woman whose baggage was being examined kept putting her hand to back of her fur collar. The inspector contrived to touch the collar.—Reuter. - 79 words
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63 1929-05-16 22 —Trans-Ocean. Moscow, May 11. The pres.*» publishes alarming rejiorts of the situation on the Russo-Afghan (•order, where thousands of Afghan bandits are exercising a regime of terror, killing women who do not wear veils. It is declared that the bandits are extremely well—Trans-Ocean. - 63 words
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59 1929-05-16 22 IRELAND THE VATICAN. Diplomatic Relations to Be Established. Router. Rome, May 11. The Osservatore Romano states that the Irish Free State has applied to tlu Vatican with a view to the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Holy Set agreed to send a representative to Dublin and to receive a MinisterRouter. - 59 words
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135 1929-05-16 22 —Reuter. London, May l j A communique issued by the ht national Conference on the Life at Sea, which is now sitting London, states that the committee" navigation is considering the ip t *i u «iii r 1 the convention of 1014 of—Reuter. - 135 words
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113 1929-05-16 22 —Reuter. New York. May 10 Mr. Paul Litchfield, president of tha Goodyear Zeppelin Company, visits p r sident Hoover at the White House, accompanied by a group of sympathetic Senators, and outlined plans to build two grnt mail and passenger dirigibles for the trims-Pacific—Reuter. - 113 words
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69 1929-05-16 22 —Reuter. Berlin, May 13. As a result of the reduction ir. *.ha subsidy to the Lufthansa company, th* company’s summer time-tablo shows that various services, notably those to foreign countries, havo been cut out. Oniy 1,375,000 miles will be flown in 1 ti compared—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article244 1929-05-16 22 world.—Reuter. Washington. May 10. The National Aeronautical Associate:’ has officially recognised the now w.>rk.' altitude record of 150,140 feet eatable i d by Lieut. Appollosoueek. of the l mtnJ States Navy.—Reuter. Bombay, May The Dutch seaplanes have arnvri from Karachi. They will resume ?he;r llight inworld.—Reuter. - 244 words
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463 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. entirely dilTercnt direction.-British irclc.-r.. London, May 14. Th t Prince of Wales to-day opened at .woastle the north-east coast exhibiwhich has been styled the Northern Wembley.” The coal, iron, shipbuilding engineering industries of the north—Reuter.; ' : entirely dilTercnt direction.-British " irclc.-r.. - 463 words
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82 1929-05-16 23 Houter. Washington, May 8. Ignoring President Hoover’s wishes, the (n,Uo Papseti a resolution to retain the "iHroversial export debenture plan conr ,nc, V7 ‘he Farm Relief Bill which was «jr.pco by th*» House of Representatives. i,n s a kind of bounty orHouter. - 82 words
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60 1929-05-16 23 Reuter. New York, May 9. vios n- n at the Anderson Galle--1M„;. U T° Francesca’s Crucifixion was islS b y Duveens’ for $375,000, which j,„ r Vet b e a record price for a painth public auction fculd l, fn l HReuter. - 60 words
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84 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. Washington, May 14. A Conscription Bill aR k een introduced in Congress, with the approval of the Secretary for War, to give the President permanent authority to call males aged etween IS and 45 to thq colours in warSecretary for—Reuter. - 84 words
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62 1929-05-16 23 building, failed in interfere.—TransOcean. Berlin, May 11. The Government has been instructed by the German Ambassador in Moscow to confirm reports of hostile demonstrations before the German Consulate-General at Leningrad, in which uniformed soldiers and sailors participated, apparently with the connivance of thebuilding, failed in interfere.—Trans- Ocean. - 62 words
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71 1929-05-16 23 -Trans-Ocean. Rome, May 14. Catholics are highly perturbed at a speech by Signor Mussolini which, it is declared, betrayed an unfriendly tone, making it appear that the Pope’s final concessions amounted to an act unworthy of Catholic pre'stige. Exception is also taken to-Trans-Ocean. - 71 words
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85 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. Canberra, May 14. Intense public interest is being taken in the federal inquiry into the forced landing of the Southern Cross, which opened to-day and was adjourned until Thursday. The inquiry board consists of Brig.-General L. C. Wilson, a Queensland solicitor,—Reuter. - 85 words
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51 1929-05-16 23 —Havas. Paris, May 13. The two ballots for municipal elections throughout France resulted in very little change in the general political configuration of municipal bodies. The Government majority in Paris was raised from 47 to 52 seats against L’S for members of the—Havas. - 51 words
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57 1929-05-16 23 Router. Oklahoma City, May 13. Th** F<ate Corporation Commission has ordered the removal of all restrictions on the production of crude oil in Oklahoma, increasing the maximum permitted production in the State from 650,000 barrels a day to 725,000. The daily production ofRouter. - 57 words
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50 1929-05-16 23 ,—Reuter. New York, May 13. Mr. Charles E. Snyder, the head keeper >f mammals and reptiles in the New York Zoo, and one of the best known authorities on reptiles in the world, has succumbed to the bite of a rattlesnake while snake hunting.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 50 words
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27 1929-05-16 23 Amoy, May 12. The Chinese airman Wen Lin-chen arrived tins afternoon ftoni Canton, coin* pitting a 14,000-mile flight from Croydon.27 words
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62 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. Paris, May 11. The negotiations between French and American film producers with regard to the proposals to be made to the French Government for modifying the French restrictions on the import of American films have broken down. American producers will—Reuter. - 62 words
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115 1929-05-16 23 —British Wireless. Rugby, May 11. In a White Paper the Ministry of Labour discuss the effect on employment of juveniles in the next six years resulting from the general decline in the birth rate which occurred during the War period. It states—British Wireless. - 115 words
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103 1929-05-16 23 .—Reuter. Washington, May 11. In the course of the debate on the Tariff Bill in. the House of Representatives, Mr. Rainey opposed the suggested increase in the rates of sugar imports other than those from the Philippines. He declared that the Philippine sugar.—Reuter. - 103 words
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57 1929-05-16 23 Reuter. New York, May 14. The death has occurred at the age of 91 of the well-known walker Edward Payson Weston. He visited England several times in 1883 and 1884 and walked 5,000 miles in a hundred days underReuter. - 57 words
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47 1929-05-16 23 .—Reuter. Washington, May 14. It is understood that President Hoover is of opinion that no further action can be taken with regard to Disarmament until the naval Powers have made a more detailed study of the American proposals submitted at Geneva.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 47 words
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59 1929-05-16 23 Reuter. Des Moines, May 1 1. By obtaining a court order, the students forced the University of Des Moines to re-open. Classes proceeded in a most orderly manner. The entire faculty was dismissed owing to non-agreement with the fundamental views of the BaptistReuter. - 59 words
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63 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. New York, May 14. It has been decided to send a party of American business men to Russia during the summer to study economic, commercial and industrial conditions there. The American-Russian Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the visit. The party—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article27 1929-05-16 23 Reuter. London, May 14. The Gazette announces that MajorGeneral Sir C. C. Van Straubenzee, the foimer General Officer Commanding Malaya, has relinquished his appointment.– Reuter. - 27 words
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82 1929-05-16 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, May 13. The Queensland elections resulted in a surprising defeat for the Labour Government after 14 years in office. The Nationalists secured 43 seats and Labour 29. Formerly the figures were reversed. The result is82 words
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52 1929-05-16 23 —Aneta. Batavia, May 14. Flight-Lieut. Moir and Flying Officer Owen, of the Royal Australian Air Force, who arc flying from England to Australia, left Muntok at 6.15 this morning and landed at Batavia at 10.30. They are continuing their flight—Aneta. - 52 words
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96 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. London, May 14. It is understood that the proposed merger of Egyptian spinning mills in several districts of Lancashire is nearing completion. The boards of directors concerned have provisionally agreed to terms. The merger involves 15 mills, with total spindles of over—Reuter. - 96 words
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98 1929-05-16 23 ,—Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 14. The big anti-Communist drive throughout Cormany has evoked a response in plans for Communist gatherings at Whitsun. These have been banned in Hamburg, Stuttgart, Lubeck and Karlsruhe, and the Munich police have confiscated Communist newspapers. In the Baden Diet,—Trans-Ocean. - 98 words
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86 1929-05-16 23 ,—Reuter. New York, May 14. Officials of the American Petroleum Institute are not alarmed at the removal of the oil restrictions in Oklahoma. They are of opinion that as Oklahoma produces a light, sweet oil, for which there is a great,—Reuter. - 86 words
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53 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. Calcutta, May 14. The Calcutta Turf Club sweepstake on the Derby amounts to nearly £1,000,000. There has been a tremendous rush for tickets, and the organisers expect that at least another £250,000 worth will be sold. The draw will be held on—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article36 1929-05-16 23 —Reuter. Chicago, May 14. The directors of the National Bank of the Republic and the Chicago Trust Co. have approved of the amalgamation of the two concerns, which have total resource.-» of s2oo,ooo,ooo.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 36 words
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711 1929-05-16 24 It has been decided to form a Malayan Aeroplane Club. An enthusiastic meeting was held at the M.S.V.R. mess, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday presided over by Mr. Mungo Park who, in the course of his remarks, said that as far s711 words
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Article44 1929-05-16 24 Pixliop ami Mrs. lOtlwin F. Lee and their secretary, Mrs. Stella Kriekenbeek. are up in the hills at liapruio, Philippine Islands, lor a well-earned rest. They expect to arrive in Singapore on May 27 and will take up their residence at 8, Mt. Sophia.44 words
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249 1929-05-16 24 The third session of the Singapore Assize Court was begun on Tuesday before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison. There are only 16 cases on the list, which includes five for alleged unlawful return from banishment. There is one charge of murder,249 words
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112 1929-05-16 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 12. A meeting called to form a Printers’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society was held in the Hown Hall this afternoon. Mr. A. H. Lancaster, editor of the Pinang Gazette, was in the chair. Mr. Gammons addressed the112 words
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92 1929-05-16 24 When an application was made before Mr. Justice Deane in the Bankruptcy on F riday to adjudicate Mr. C. T. Anderton a bankrupt Mr. T. B. Cocker, Assistant Official Assignee, asked for leave to withdraw it. He said he w-as glad to92 words
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Article172 1929-05-16 24 I lu I’iah.— 135 piculs. Puteh Tin.—41,830 yards, 576 hours, 350 piculs. picuu”^ 011 n 81,114 yards, 620 hours, 204 Murai Tin.— 350 piculs. Malayan Tin.—2,200 piculs. Southern Malayan Tin.—2,100 piculs. Pahang Consolidated.— 3,809.57 piculs. Ipoh Tin.—715 piculs. Sungei Kinta Tin.—335 piculs. Temoh Tin.—590 piculs. Gopeng Consolidated.— 1,400172 words
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829 1929-05-16 24 m Mr. A. C. Campbell-Rogers gave evidence before the Chief Justice (Sir Jj William Murison) on Saturday morning ie in support of his claim for three months’ d salary, damages for alleged wrongful r dismissal, from Perry and Co. (Overseas)829 words
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677 1929-05-16 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May n. At the annual meeting of the ('ham. ber of Mines held at Ipoh, to-day, T. R. A. Windeatt presiding, Pavc a lengthy review of local conditions. h expressed satisfaction at the adjustment677 words
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3741 1929-05-16 25 \ftci two wet days on which anything riight happen—and did—followers of rm came into their own at the races on \lav 9. It was a fine day and the oin va good, considering the recent rain, so that3,741 words
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363 1929-05-16 26 The following case was taken before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay at the recent Johore Bahru Assizes Ali bin Arif was charged with having abetted the commission of forgery in respect of a land transfer. He pleaded not guilty and was defended by Mr. C.363 words
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Article68 1929-05-16 26 H.E. the Governor (Sir Hugh Clifford’ and Lady Clifford returned to Singapore at 10.30 p.m. on Saturday from Alor Star and Penang, where they went to see the eclipse. The Master Attendant (Capt. Geoffrey Freyberg) met His Excellency when the Sea Belle II arrived in the inner roads, and on68 words
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Article20 1929-05-16 26 llis Highness the Rajah of Sarawak returned to Singapore from Japan on Tuesday on the Dollar liner President van Buren.20 words
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1515 1929-05-16 26 (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) The need for a strong and central AllChinese Association in Singapore has been felt for some time past. Off and on the subject has engaged the attention of the leading members of the Chinese community, but hitherto1,515 words
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788 1929-05-16 26 A European warder was murdered hv a Chinese long-sentence prisoner in Singapore gaol on Saturday The alarm whistle was heard at about 7.30 »1» when the officer, on rot* were in the halls above the work yard They788 words
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109 1929-05-16 27 —Aneta. Batavia, May 11. The Singapore Malays scored a brilliant victory to-day when they beat the Batavia League team by 4—3. It was the best contested game of the series up n Batavia, May 12. Plaving the Batavia club 5.V.8.8. torn—Aneta. - 109 words
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Article544 1929-05-16 27 Emit Poor S.C.F.A. Side At Stadium. The Hong Kong Chinese played the >: match of their tour at the Stadium V ni iv. when they defeated the local 1 -i- by three goals to one. Although ’> won* and played the better football, a: not the side544 words
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Article61 1929-05-16 27 ,—Reuter. England's Big Victory Over Belgium. Brussels, May 11. defeated Belgium by 5—1 in ,n ternational association football fix„Urp we *ther was ideal, and there cre 35,000 spectators.—Reuter. English Football Victory In Paris. Paris, May 9. England beat France by 4—1 in a football match played in Paris,—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article596 1929-05-16 27 Gifford Hull Wins Close Played Pinal. «assayed .Tthe rJpMr t tt *“Ord Hull who defeated Mr J fbm*Rou nT th F St reen Results Marriott l uV~J F HAH B0ard iI I,an beat M G--tt, don’, 1 5 U1 b -t be E at V B M C596 words
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238 1929-05-16 27 It took 28 games to decide the tennis singles championship of the Singapore Cricket Club on Monday. These were included in two sets, Paul Clerc, the champion of Malaya, beating the Rev. W. Aitken 8—6, 8—45 after a match which lasted over238 words
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102 1929-05-16 27 ,—Reuter. Warsaw, May 11. In the second round Davis Cup tie between Croat Britain and Poland, Austin beat Tarnowski, 6—l, 6—l, 6—l, and Hughes beat Stolarow, 7—5, 6—l, 6—2. Oslo, May 10. In the concluding tie in the first round,—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article1171 1929-05-16 27 Inter-Club Race With Singapore. Nine boats competed in the Port Dickson Yacht Club race held on Sunday last. Rama-Rama (Denny and E. C. Richards) led over the starting line from Weona (Leslie and Allwright), Gannet (Toplian and Burnside), Nereid (W. H. Wood and Harris), with Waless1,171 words
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1332 1929-05-16 28 Reuter. London, May 8. A course record of 69 by Allis was tha feature of the play at Muirfield in the first 18 holes of the open championship proper. Mitchell also played great golf, especially early on, andReuter. - 1,332 words
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34 1929-05-16 28 .—Renter. Scheveningen, May 13. The American women’s lawn tennis team, which included Miss Helen Wills heat the Dutch women’s team by si> matches to two.— Renter..—Renter. - 34 words
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205 1929-05-16 28 Reuter. London, May 14. A powerful field, including several Americans and Ryder Cup players, competed in the qualifying rounds of the Thousand Guineas tournament at Moortown. Leeds. Walter Hagen, the open champion, did 69, which is a record for the reconstructed course.Reuter. - 205 words
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94 1929-05-16 28 .—Reuter. London. May 13. Play in the British ladies’ golf championship started at St. Andrew’s to-day The holder, Mme. de la Chaume (formerly Mile. Le Blan) is not defending her title In the first round Miss Enid Wilson holder of the English championship, bea* Miss.—Reuter. - 94 words
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95 1929-05-16 28 .—Reuter. London. May 14. Gloomy weather prevailed at St. Andrew’s during the second round of th» British Women’s open golf championship. Results were as follows Miss Joyce Wethered. who has not appeared in the championship since winning it in 1925, beat Mrs. Madilt, of Hermitage..—Reuter. - 95 words
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114 1929-05-16 28 London, May 11. The-e were 17 starters for the Great Jubilee Handicap which w r as run at Kcmpton Park to-itay. The ’result was as follows Great “Jubilee” Handicap, a Plate cf 3,000 sovs (2,800 sovs in specie and 200 sovs114 words
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57 1929-05-16 28 Reuter. London, May 11. H.H. the Aga Khan, interviewed by Reuter’s Agency, said Costaki Pasha would definitely not run in the Derby. It was previously announced that Costak» Pasha would not run owing to a recurrence of the trouble which nearly pausedReuter. - 57 words
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553 1929-05-16 28 Reuter. London, May 14 South Africans Beat Middlesex. At Lords the South Africans defeated Middlesex by eight wickets. D. j. Morkel (Western Province) took s .'v wickets for 61 in the County’s o innings, which realised only l;]j. tourists obtainedReuter. - 553 words
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86 1929-05-16 28 —Reuter. London, May 13. Northamptonshire obtained their t'**. victory of the season at the expense 1 Glamorgan. Batting first Nor ■cored 176, Arnott taking five wicket? 62 runs. The Welsh County replied w.i" 151, V. W. C. Jupp claiming seven wic> for 51—Reuter. - 86 words
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429 1929-05-16 29 Reuter. London, May 10. The South African tourists met with Jir first defeat when they played Surrey n the Oval. Surrey, opened, scoring 229, r I Vincent (Transvaal) claiming six c '•i. It for 62 runs. The tourists could make only 111 »nReuter. - 429 words
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91 1929-05-16 29 REMARKABLE CRICKET. Bowlers on Top in Middlesex -Leicester Game. .—Reuter. London, May 9. Middlesex defeated Leicestershire at Lord’s by 30 runs. Owing to splendid bowling by Geary, who took five wickets lor 31, Middlesex were dismissed for 72, but they managed to dispose of Leicester for a like total, Robins.—Reuter. - 91 words
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80 1929-05-16 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 12. 1 he Y.W.C.A. held a most successful jun fete at the Damansara Road Masonic iia,j grounds on Saturday. It was opened °y Lad y Peel at 4.15 p.m. All the stalls u<r e very80 words
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Article65 1929-05-16 29 During April 12,011 Chinese deck tm?i? enffers Singapore for China <ikmg a total since the beginning of T War of 41,617 as against 38,933 in nu K torres P on ding period of 1928. The L„, r Chinese immigrants arriving 1 innol Ur,I g April was 39,736, a total of65 words
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376 1929-05-16 29 —Trans-Ocean. —Reuter. Geneva, May. i Speaking to newspaper representatives, M. Avenol, the acting secretary of the League of Nations, stated that he had been greatly impressed by his visit to China. He found that the followers of Sun Yat-sen had nothing in common—Trans-Ocean.; —Reuter. - 376 words
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144 1929-05-16 29 A representative of Chan Sze Onn and Co., 64, Market Street, Singapore, appeared before the Fourth Police Magistrate, Mr. J. Innes Miller, on May 9 in answer to a summons by the Assistant Controller of Labour, for failure to comply with orders by144 words
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Article181 1929-05-16 29 The following passengers for the Straits in ived on Tuesday by the President Van Buren Mr. N. B. Bach. Mr. N. B. Barnes, Mr. J. I). Brodhead. Mrs. C. F. Gamine, Vl ss Jean Carnine, Mr. C. C. Chu, Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Clark, Miss Kora Cosnan, Mr.181 words
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384 1929-05-16 29 A decrease in the trade of Labuan, in < sympathy with rubber prices, occurred in 1 1928, states the Resident, Mr. A. Gihnour, < M.C.S., in his annual report. The de- crease occurred in jelutong, rubber and < piece goods.384 words
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Article37 1929-05-16 29 EBER. —On Sunday, May 12, 1929, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs, M. G. Eber. a daughter. JAMES.—On May 3, 1929, ai the Maternity Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. T. C. James, av»>-37 words
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Article142 1929-05-16 29 Singapore, May 15. EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/8 27/8S Demand 2/8 28/88 Private 8 m. credit 2/4 6/18 On Now York, Demand 6« Private 94 d/a 67% On Prance, Bank T.T. 1481 On India, Bank T.T. 163% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 12% p.c. dine.142 words
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802 1929-05-16 29 Singapore, May 15. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buy era Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 40/- 42/- cd. £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 32/- 34/1 1 Batang Padang 0.33 0.87 1 1 Batu Caves 1.47% 1.56 1 1 Bukit Arang 1.46 1.66 £1 £1 Burmah802 words
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Advertisement87 1929-05-16 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $4B a year. The post free price of87 words
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Obituary67 1929-05-16 29 DEATHS LAO. On May Id, 1929, at his residence No ."•2, Amoy Street, Singapore, Mr. Lao Ah Fatt, Stevedore of the K.P.M. TAN. —Tun Kim Chye, aged 70, passed away at his residence No. 12, Tong Watt Road, on Wednesday. May 8, 1929, at 6.30 a.m. VAN DORT.—On May 11,67 words
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Article92 1929-05-16 1 General— Rubber Situation 1 London Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction 1 Batu Caves Rubber 1 Rubber Auction 1 London Rubber Market 2 Rubber Dealers’ Stocks 2 Rubber Returns 2 I>esong Tujoh Rubber 3 Cable News— Rubber Manufacture 1 Dutch Indies Rubber 1 Meeting and Reports— Malayan Planters Confer92 words
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63 1929-05-16 1 Quotation? Forward Contru’t Spot Seller Prices d. 7 S T Date L'don S’pore .May June July May 9 10% 0.37 0.374 0.37 4 0.37% 10 10 0.364 0.364. 0.36% 0.37 11 10 4 0.36 4 0.36 0.37 0.37% 13 104 0.374 0.37% 0.38 0.384 1463 words
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Article38 1929-05-16 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondents states that rubber stocks show a decrease of 683 tons during the past week, the total now on band being 35,509 tons.38 words
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Article118 1929-05-16 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 916th auction on May 15, when there was catalogued 1,634,515 lb. or 729.69 tons offered 1,220.749 lb. or 544.98 tons; sold 1.015,991 lb. or 453.57 tons. Spot London ll%d. New York 22% cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet118 words
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49 1929-05-16 1 —Reuter. New’ York, May 10. The Rubber Institute has been dissolved and the name Rubber Association of America has been changed to Rubber Manufacturers’ Association, Incorporated. Membership is restricted to firms and individuals directly engaged in making products in the United States.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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39 1929-05-16 1 —Aneta. Batavia, May 11. The export of rubber from Java and Madoera during April amounted to 6,123 tons, including 1,969 from Priok, 2,008 from Sourabaya and 406 from Semarang. A ntktn—Aneta. - 39 words
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1007 1929-05-16 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 14. The thirty-second annual general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held at Kuala Lumpur this morning, when the Hon. Mr. E. N. I\ Cummins was elected chairman and Mr. C B.1,007 words
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254 1929-05-16 1 The report of the directors of Ayer Panas Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year ended Jan. 31, 1929, states that the profit is $63,589, to which has to be added the balance of $86,957 brought forward from last year’s account making a254 words
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Article117 1929-05-16 1 Profit of Batu Caves Rubber Company for 1928 was £10,820, against £18,440. Directors have decided to write off £1,369 for depreciation, and they propose dividend of 5 per cent, less tax, leaving £8,525 to be carried forward against £9,874. Yield of rubber in 1928 was 486,338 lb.,117 words
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517 1929-05-16 1 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Singapore. May A somewhat firmer tendency has been evidence since the date of our lit in To-day’s cables quote London up 10 9-16 d. and New York up 4 c ?nt l J* 21 cents gold, these prices517 words
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130 1929-05-16 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Ipoh, May 1 3 At the annual general meeting of the Rubber Co., Mr. Rae, presiding, a* utei u e the financial position was not unfav o and he hoped that if rubber ma nts n e xt130 words
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Article83 1929-05-16 1 Report of Gopeng (Perak) gubbe' t for 1928 shows profit of g* 6 16 «i»J £6,062. Adding amount brought for tax deducting £2,000 transferred to ~u t<n -e, account and £6OO to depreciation l onl there is available £11,367. Di recto vea r mend dividetld of 2 Mi83 words
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484 1929-05-16 2 SENA WANG RUBBER. Profit Earned Shows Decrease. nnnuul general meeting of sharehold- Senawang Rubber Estates Co., B,” Uli(f was held at Shanghai Mr. E. T. Ene' presided and was supported by F a. K. Craddock, A. J. Welch. L. Kjooric (directors) and C. F. Shackleton tretary). Rhe Chairman in his484 words
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142 1929-05-16 2 London, April 17. Lewis and Peat, Ltd., report Rubber.—Since our last report, has had a continuous fall and nr? about a penny down all round. Singapore and New York markets have a similar course and quotations in both are also about a penny142 words
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135 1929-05-16 2 V PIL«" n U 1 e nera l meeting of the ■followin' S ssoc a t»on held on April 25, ■man, mV "n'r b ar rs were electe<l ■M r w Vj* A. Fraser vice- chair■rs. e T MacLaren committee, Mount• '•“hnaton, G.135 words
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99 1929-05-16 2 Penang, MabSSJ Provi n S a,^aflj2-Jeale 4i toc K* V at April 30 1929 in Singapore, Registrar of Imports and Exports, Mr *A Ro < ose > Upp,ied by the Acting Ribbed Smoked Unsmoked Total Singapore Sheet. Crepe. Scrap. Lump. All Grades. Penang 2*44 11,97999 words
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Article562 1929-05-16 2 Anglo-Sumatra.— 29,432 lb. Asahan.—47,100 lb. Ayer Kuning.—12.075 lb. Anglo-Malay.— 118,700 lb. Allenby.— 48,600 lb. Alor Pongsu.—27,695 lb. Ayer Molek.— 14,888 lb. Alor Gaj ah.—26.014 lb. Ayer Panas.—54,000 lb. Australasia.—20,437 lb. Buloh Kasap.—19,000 lb. Balgownie.— 33,417 lb. Bukit Kubu.— 16.000 lb. Benar Selangor).— 24,100 lb Brieh.— 27.814 lb. Bedong562 words
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512 1929-05-16 2 The third ordinary general meeting of Johore Kiver Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was held at, 2, 3 and 4 Idol Lane, Eastchcap, E.C., on April 5, Sir Frank A. Swettunhum, G.C.M.G., C.H. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of512 words
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953 1929-05-16 2 The annual general meeting of the J*Tam KuunUttt Rubber Estate, Ltd., mas held on 1 upmlny at the Offices of Messrs. Harrisons. Barker nml Co., Ltd., ('bartered Bank Chambers, Mr. ('hew Woon Poh presiding. Others present included Messrs. W. L. Stevens, E. A.953 words
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1413 1929-05-16 3 The annual general meeting of Devon Estates (Malacca) Ltd., was held in the oficei of Evatt and Co„ French Bank Buildings, on Tuesday there being present Messrs. 11. E. Nixon (in the chair), S. Morgan and C. V. Bailey. The chairman1,413 words
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488 1929-05-16 3 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report, dated May 14, states There is little change to record in the price of tin und London advices would seem to indicate a somewhat improved feeling in the market. Tin shares continue neglected and quotations488 words
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Article650 1929-05-16 3 Abaco (£1) 2; Allagar (2/) 2/3; AngloMalay (i'l) 23 9; Ayer /iuning »£l> 7 16x Bahru (Sel.) (2.) 6 3; Bakap t£l) »4; Banteng (£1) 32 6x Batang Consolidate (2 > 1 74 Hatu Cave» (£1) lx; Batu Tiga (£1) 1/16/16 Bekoh (2/) 1/10 Ilerauang650 words
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722 1929-05-16 3 Capital Issue Closing Priest Paid Up Valua Dividends Fraser Lyall i Company A Co. Evatt •89.293 1 Nil for year 29-1-18 ..Allenby ($1) 2.15 2.40 2.05 2.15 160.000 Nil for year 30-9-88 ..Alor Gajah (SI) 1.50 2.00 1.30 ISO 435.425 1 20 p.c. for722 words
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168 1929-05-16 3 Report for year ended Dec. 31, 1928, states that working shows a profit of £4,975, to which is adeed brought forward of £3,280, making £8,255. Directors recommend a dividend of 12V2 per cent, (less income-tax), and placing to income-tax account £4OO,168 words
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Article85 1929-05-16 3 At the sixth ordinary general n fl mibber the shareholders of Lesong Tujon jj r> Estates, Ltd., held at Penang on C. B. Graburn presiding, it was (V( r that the company had contracted to )f lVfc tons No. 1 sheet monthly for th( r tl> er85 words
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Advertisement112 1929-05-16 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Watch for it at Your Favourite Theatre! First National News A Different Kind of Picture MNG i) o L, 7 9i G 2 A 4L- f* jL 0 ar>. IJ m i. r n sr, j g g g Modern? Yes iv•?i112 words
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