The Straits Budget, 27 March 1930
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1930-03-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] Vo. .5.763 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1930 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d,29 words
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Article320 1930-03-27 1 .LEADERS— Page A. J. B. 3 Honour or Dollars 3 Awaiting a Verdict 3 Hammers 3-4 T e Governor and th*» Press 4 The Kuomintang 4 Occasional Notes 5-6 felt-grams, Reuter and Special— Covering Past Week’s News 23-27 Pictures Singapore Volunteers Mobilised 17 Fullerton Building 18 Car Pai king320 words
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Article1949 1930-03-27 1 Ike wedding took place on Thursday bv d licence before Mr. J. S. W. Arthur, v i‘ i >" a Ki*u-ate,«f Mr. Sydney Bentley, a v the Taiping prison, and Miss Hocking, daughter of Mr. Benja- kin r ’f Felton, Durham, who \'V :oni Home by the1,949 words
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Article3206 1930-03-27 2 PARTNERSHIP CLAIM. Amazing Story of Business Deals. “I WAS A SIMPLE-MINDED MAN.” The hearing was begun in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Stevens on Tuesday of a partnership claim of considerable local interest. 1 he plaintiff, Mi. J. Murray, a visiting agent at Kuala Lumpur, and3,206 words
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Article39 1930-03-27 2 H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil f K.C.M.G., will leave Singapore second tour up-country on April I will return here on May <». The details of the tour are a f j K'ing worked out, and will be shortly.39 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1181 1930-03-27 3 A. J. B.” —Straits Times, Mar. 20. lhc death of Arthur James, Earl liVur Great Britain has lost at once a t statesman, a great Parliamentarian, neat strategist and a great diplomatist. statesman of modern times has had a ror more varied or more distinguished lon>rC r His active political—Straits Times, Mar. 20. - 1,181 words
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Article1074 1930-03-27 3 HONOUR OR DOLLARS f as. up to the hilt.—Straits Times, Mar. 21. The Rubb r Exports Hypothetical Fund, which is at present a matter of sharp controversy between the F.M.S. Government ar.d the Malayan rubber industry, is so eery hypothetical that, as an actual and :1 stinct sum of money,fas. up to the hilt.—Straits Times, Mar. 21. - 1,074 words
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Article1004 1930-03-27 3 —Straits Times, Mar. 22, Whenever the American newspapers controlled by William Randolph Hearst set out on a campaign sensation is the order of the day and nothing that can be dramatised is overlooked. Prohibition halong been a sore point with the Hearst organisation and the latest piece—Straits Times, Mar. 22, - 1,004 words
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Article, Illustration1116 1930-03-27 4 —Straits Times, Mar. 24. By the publication on Friday of a series of questions to be asked by Mr. O. V. Griffith-Jones at this week’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners unu tne President’s replies thereto, we are given an opportunity of referring again to the possibility of Municipal parttcipuueu 1.4.—Straits Times, Mar. 24. - 1,116 words
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Article1021 1930-03-27 4 ence to go unchallenged.— Straits Times, Mar. 25. By hiii remarks in reply to the Hon. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean at yesterday’s meeting ot the Legislative Council His Excellency (l rhe Governor has placed the English newspapers of Singapore in an entirely false and extremelyence to go unchallenged.— Straits Times, Mar. 25. - 1,021 words
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Article1023 1930-03-27 4 —Straits Times, Mar. 2»*. From the references made to the Kuomintang in Parliament it would appear that the Colonial Office was just as surprised by the decision of Sir Cecil Clemcnti to proscribe the society in Malaya as were the inhabitants of this country. No doubt the same—Straits Times, Mar. 2»*. - 1,023 words
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Article310 1930-03-27 4 German Film of Fleet’s Surrender. After a long struggle with the censorship, which twice forbade its exhibition but has now passed it as having educative value, Scapa Flow, a film telling the story of ‘the last deed of the German High Seas Fleet.** was publicly shown for the310 words
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Article117 1930-03-27 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. 21. The 18th annual general meeting of the Malacca Chinese Literary Association 'vas held at the (Tub premises at 3rd Cros* Street, when the selection of office heave 1 took place after the adoption of the accounts. The following were elected117 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article244 1930-03-27 5 Straits Tinier, Mar. «.0. I Today’s issue of the Singapore Free ft, contains an appeal to all who have 0 ’"do with the arrangement of public Ki° stings* dinners and other functions to C-iro a thought for the unfortunate reB r We desire to associate ourselves Ehok-htartedly withStraits Tinier, Mar. «.0. - 244 words
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Article429 1930-03-27 5 -Straits Times, Mar. 2 k The craze for breaking records takes dime queer turns. Those tiresome people who dance for an incredible number of hours without ceasing, or play the piano until compelled by sheer exhaustion to stop are now fairly well known and can ho definitely-Straits Times, Mar. 2 k - 429 words
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Article144 1930-03-27 5 WHO SAID HUSTLE r« v/ *ill 1 1 1 traits Times, Mar. 20. f- have it so often dinned into our u s th at America is the land of hustle,” that we are sure our American friends I object if we take a malicious e.’yht in giving prominence tor« • v/ *ill 11 1 • traits Times, Mar. 20. - 144 words
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Article70 1930-03-27 5 good work continue -Straits lar. 21. addition to the saving of an hour 1 'he closing time for the Homeward <rred to in this column yesteri powers that be knocked an extra 1 tF Jhe usual delivery time this J. 11 khi mail which reached Penang tardaygood work continue ! -Straits ‘ '• lar. 21. - 70 words
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Article186 1930-03-27 5 lastest bid for libertv.—Straits Times Mar. 21. It is a moot point whether the demand by advanced women for complete emancipation is more sternly resisted by their own sex than by the tyrant male. A news cable from Paris states that a discussion on woman’s right to wearlastest bid for libertv.—Straits Times Mar. 21. - 186 words
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Article350 1930-03-27 5 k published in the Ft:aits Times.—Straits Tim.#, Mar. 21. A former colleague in London writes the following to a member of the staff of the Straits Times At 8.15 p.m. on Thursday last I grasped the hands of Comrade and Madame Sokolnikoff at the Soviet Embassy andk published in the Ft:aits Times.—Straits Tim.#, Mar. 21. - 350 words
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Article219 1930-03-27 5 —Straits Times, Me:-, ‘g’ 1 Apropos the debate at the Straits Chinese Reading Room on the relative merits of the Solar and the Lunar calendar, the following news paragraphs show how it was observed in Nanking General Chiaiig Kai-shek went round the Government offices in Nanking on the—Straits Times, Me:-, ‘g’1. - 219 words
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Article95 1930-03-27 5 ulvei tisers’ instructions. Straits Tunes, Mar. 22. On the front page of this issue, in an advertisement of tinned milk appears nr. illustration produced by a process which is new to Malaya, It is a combination of the I nc and half-tone processes and, as will b"ulvei tisers’ instructions. Straits Tunes, Mar. 22. - 95 words
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Article288 1930-03-27 5 —Straits Times, Mar. 22. Even though the great influx of world tourists to Singapore has now abated, a few visitors still find their way here by the Dollar Liners. In the hotel foyers, a variety of queer sayings are still to be heard—queries that to the casual—Straits Times, Mar. 22. - 288 words
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Article397 1930-03-27 5 j minutes unfortnnaV'ty ere m Straits I Tim s. Mar. 22. i The planters of Taiping district have approved the proposals contained in Mr. Ward-Jackson’s circular on the constitution of the Planters’ Association of Malaya, and it will he surprising if a chorus of support does not arisej minutes unfortnnaV'ty ere m ?. Straits I Tim s. Mar. 22. i - 397 words
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Article150 1930-03-27 5 LOST AND FOUND. Straits Times, Mar. 2t. Who has mislaid the Atlantic We I mi* tins curious question hoc a Coy ion contemporary asks in big headlines. Has the Ix>st Atlantic Peon Found and we, who pride ourselves on being uj date with the news, did not iven know itStraits Times, Mar. 2t. - 150 words
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Article278 1930-03-27 5 would never have been possible.—Straits Times, Mlar. 24. There is a note of warning to he sounded in connection with the propaganda favou<ing the May tapping holiday which is now being conducted throughout Malaya. That is the inadvisability of allowing any trace of iostility or resentmentwould never have been possible.—Straits Times, Mlar. 24. - 278 words
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Article449 1930-03-27 5 —Straits Times, Mar. 24. The cable's very kinked and thin Hut this got through from Sin Kuo Min To President Chiang Kai-shek Came all his generals nt his beck, And talked at Tangshan mom 'til night, Hut whut they said ain’t come through right Hut this is clear,—Straits Times, Mar. 24. - 449 words
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Article452 1930-03-27 5 controlled betting.—Straiis Times, Mar. 26. It cannot he said that the debate in th« Federal Council on the tax which the F.M.S. Government proposes to impose on totalisator hotting and sweepstakes produced any convincing arguments against the innovation. Mr. A. S. Bailey talked ns though hecontrolled betting.—Straiis Times, Mar. 26. - 452 words
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Article323 1930-03-27 6 tv more profitable use.”- Straits Times, Mar. 25. A Batu Pabat reader has brightened the morning with an eloquent diatribe against the amenities of this large and growing town.” It seems that a ono-time pretty luke which added U> the joy of life in Batu Pahattv more profitable use.”- Straits Times, Mar. 25. - 323 words
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Article377 1930-03-27 6 Council proceedings to a farce.— Straits 1 imes, Mar. 2<1. A remarkable instance* of the apparent evasion ot a plain question occurred at ih'- recent meeting of the Federal Council. l, nel Cecil Rae, of Ipoh, asked whether it was the policy of the Government to tCouncil proceedings to a farce.—Straits 1 imes, Mar. 2<1. - 377 words
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Article262 1930-03-27 6 —Strait* Times, Mar. 20 As a result of the ieicessant internal struggles in China it is mot unnatural that the Chinese, in ever increasing numbers, should be looking for fresh fields and pastures new.” One of the countries to which they have been to emigrate of—Strait* Times, Mar. 20 - 262 words
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Article220 1930-03-27 6 .—Straits Times, Mar. 2fi. The biggest Communist menace in Singapore—at least to judge by the illspelt and ungrammatical text of theii badly printed pamphlets—is the teaching of bad English to the masses. The latest specimen of their propaganda is an excellent example of how not to write.—Straits Times, Mar. 2fi. - 220 words
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Article1353 1930-03-27 6 Proposed Extension To Klebang. The annual general meeting of the Malacca Electiic Lighting, Ltd., was held yesterday at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. Moving the adoption of the directors report and accounts, the chairman said I do not think it is1,353 words
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Article685 1930-03-27 6 Public Bodies Turn Dow n Bagan Luar Scheme. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penangr, Mar. 25 Mr. Trimmer’s Bagan Luar project and Weld Quay improvement scheme amT now to be seriously engaging the con sideration of the authorities. The Government has now circularised various public bodies in Penang them685 words
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Article33 1930-03-27 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 20. H.R.H. Prince Svasti, father cf 1 1,1 Majesty the Queen, is reported to oe seriously ill. Today his condition is >liz ly improved.33 words
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Article5505 1930-03-27 7 POOR TRADING YEAR. Prospects for 1930 Not Encouraging. the need for extreme 1 CAUTION. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held the Exchange Room, Fullerton Build*ng. on Tuesday, the Hon. Mr. J. Bagnall presiding. There was a large attendance. The chairman,5,505 words
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Article217 1930-03-27 8 Activity in Road Improvement* And Repairs. The following action was taken at a meeting of committee No. 3 of the Singapore Municipal Commission held on the Mar. 14. Confirmed requisition, estimate, and provisional apportionment of cost of making up St. Michael’s Road, and draining Goodman Road, Broadrick Road,217 words
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Article217 1930-03-27 8 Enthusiastic Gathering At Chinese Church. An enthusiastic gathering of young people re presenting the Epworth Leagues cf Teluk Ayer, Geylang, Wesley anil the Straits Chinese M. E. Churches at the latter church on Friday for a rally preparatory to the Institute to be held in Malacca during217 words
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Article2046 1930-03-27 9 •UNFAIR COMPETITION’ “Too Much Drunkenness In Local Hotels.” LICENCE FOR CAPITOL THEATRE. )ip question of the alleged employment ,t attractive barmaids in a public house m Singapore was again raised at the meet)MJ ,,t' the Board of Licensing Justices i,j,| on Ft iday afternoon in the2,046 words
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175 1930-03-27 9 —Reuter. Claiming- World Title Through B.B.B.C. London, Mar. 21. Boxing in America is rotten all through,” ib. e la red Phil Scott, the British Heavyweight champion, on his arrival at Southampton from the United States. If ever anything comparable with my fight at.—Reuter. - 175 words
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Article97 1930-03-27 9 Finals of Inter-Company Championship. A good sporting display was witnessed on Mar. when the finals of the 2nd Welch Regiment, Inter-Company boxing championship were fought out at Tanglin Barracks. H.E. the G.O.C. Troops, MajorGeneral H. L. Pritchard, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., and Lt.-Col. W. M. More were present97 words
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Article189 1930-03-27 9 Huddersfield’s Success. HULL CITY DRAW WITH ARSENAL. London, Mur. 22. The following were the results of the semi-final ties of the English Cup: Sheffield Wed. 1 Huddersfield T. 2 Hull City 2 Arsenul 2 —Reuter. In the 11*127-S season Huddersfield were considered prime favourites for189 words
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Article719 1930-03-27 9 Real Estate Worth $173,622 Changes Hands. The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at Messrs. Chcong Koon Seng and Co.’s saleroom, 30, Chulin Street, Feb. l'J and 20 'J'J years’ Icashold land and house, 5, .Falun Pinang, urua 1,005 sq. ft., dated Sept. 24, 1850, Shaik Awath719 words
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Article2145 1930-03-27 10 Thirty Thousand Acres For Planting* 1IOW IT WAS FOUND. Is the Ghost of Cameron Rejoicing (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 20. Some flays ago very great interest v.;e aroused by a report that an area of soim :;o,000 acres of agricultural land, hitherto2,145 words
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Article, Illustration70 1930-03-27 10 7h h ,v %r:?: r^^7;j\; h V"/f? u v Vh h r«!r d iv^rr" ~f "riv H i I- e.IM th.- Northern lli S hUds„nd|, indicn Thv .he In T!'”.: <"*""'•"''<l <0 be 30,0011 acres in extent n,av fnrnte.l by the head nater- „f70 words
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Article137 1930-03-27 10 ('henderiang Tin (first half). —Dredge hours, 105 piculs Hydraulicing 75 piculs! (travel pumping 35 piculs. Kamunting Tin (first half). 882 piculs. 025 hours. Ayer Weng (Rahman). —47 piculs Taiping Tin Dredging (two dredges' (First half) 185 piculs, 507 hours, 70.""" yards. __South Taiping Tin (1922) (first half'-" 75137 words
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Article1918 1930-03-27 11 The First for Fourteen Years. RECENT progress. Are Indian Immigrants Pampered j?rom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 19. Whether or not the Indian labourer in Malaya is pampered”, as some planters a Uir e that he is, there certainly exists vny elaborate and extensive machinery1,918 words
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Article417 1930-03-27 11 Port Vale’s Lapse. OLDHAM AND BLACKPOOL FOR PROMOTION London, Mar. 22. The following are the results of English and Scottish League games played today First Division. Birmingham 3 Bolton W. 1 Blackburn R. 1 Portsmouth 0 Grimsby Town 4 Burnley 0 Leicester City 1 Sunderland Liverpool 2417 words
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Article939 1930-03-27 11 Promotion Candidates Still Struggling. The following were the positions of clubs in the English and Scottish Leagues after Saturday’s mutches First Division. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Sheffield Wed. 30 18 6 f> 78 39 42 Derby County 34 18 10 0 69 60 42 Manchester939 words
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Article7834 1930-03-27 12 Sir Cecil Clementi Denies Interference COUNCIL MEETING. Policy with Regard To Kuomintang. An important pronouncement was mad'i by Sir Cecil Clementi, at Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council, over which he presided for the first time, when, in connection with the recent banning of the7,834 words
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Article69 1930-03-27 14 (The Straits Times Is not rasponsibla for -he opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letUi> nust he short and to the point. I* in L ..pistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for nublication69 words
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Article73 1930-03-27 14 A. J. B.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—In your leader on Thursday, on tht passing of "A. J. B.” you refer to Earl Balfour as the last of the representatives of the Halcyon days of British statesmen except, perhaps, I.ord Cirey and the Cecils. You appear, however,73 words
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Article300 1930-03-27 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Si,-,—On Paddy’s Day we had the honour of entertaining our Frindly Inimies,” and as they may not yet hive forgiven us for our well intended, though possibly mis-directed efforts in the catering line I would like to suggest a form of300 words
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Article81 1930-03-27 14 Sequel to Motoring Accident. One of the five Europeans who met with a'motoring: accident near Barker Road, on h riday, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday at the General Hospital. The deceased. Sgt. Nichols, attached to the Royal Air Base, was on his way into town with a81 words
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Article31 1930-03-27 14 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report that the market has been dull during the past week Approximately 365 tons were shipped. Closmg quotations are as follows Sundried §B.<o, mixed $8.40.31 words
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Article409 1930-03-27 14 Success of Volunteer Mobilisation. The usual Sunday morning lethargy f Singapore was broken on March 2.1 by the a) pea ranee of many khaki-clad Volunteers hurrying through the streets of town and district to their concentration centie The intimation that a practice mobilisation was to be carried409 words
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Article166 1930-03-27 14 Thirty-Two Years Out East. (From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, Mar. 22. Malacca has seen the coming and going of many of its residents, some on transfer, some on retirement, but no one, European or native, expected to find the most popular and, in their opinion, most indispensable166 words
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Article87 1930-03-27 14 Formerly in Malayan Civil Service. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 20. The death has occurred of Mr. Robert Symomis Fry, formerly of the Malayan Civil Service. Mr. Fry joined the Straits Settlements Survey Department on Jan. 1, 1881, as trigonometrical assistant, and subsequently87 words
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Article2394 1930-03-27 15 Sir dementi’s Tribute At Seremban. LOSE OF F.M.S. TOUR. Modern Schools and Old Pioneers. From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 21. pur inf? the crowded eight days that the Midi Commissioner and Lady Clementi h iM- spent in the Malay States they have •ittended a2,394 words
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Article563 1930-03-27 15 Founder of the S.C.C. Football Section. Many residents of long standing in Malaya will learn with regret of the death of Mr. James McKenzie, who for many years was a prominent figure in the life of Singapore. Mr. McKenzie retired in 1919, after a stay563 words
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Article114 1930-03-27 15 Expected to Arrive About April 23. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 21. Our new Governor is expected to pay his first visit to Penang on or alx>ut April 23. It is understood that he will travel direct front Singapore hy the Sea IP-lle II and114 words
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Article161 1930-03-27 16 Municipal President to Be Questioned. At the next ordinary mootin'? of the Municipal Cointni-sinners tomorrow Mar. ‘JS. Mr. O. I*. Griffith-Jones will ask ask 1. Have the Executive Officers of th" Municipality received a proposal from certain shipping companies as to supplying water to ships in161 words
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Article575 1930-03-27 16 The following has been issued from Government Hous*. Monday, Mar. 10. The Hon. Mr. R. .1. B. Clayton left Government House. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital. Ijidy (’lementi left Government House j lor Kuala Lumpur by the night mail train. Tuesday,575 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration9 1930-03-27 17 SNAPSHOTS TAKEN DURING OPERATIONS LAST SUNDAY.9 words
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Article, Illustration11 1930-03-27 18 Fullerton Building (left), Wh itewaay’s.Hong Kong Bank and Union Building (right).11 words
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Article, Illustration12 1930-03-27 18 l'hoto. bji J. TitU'tinl'hoto. bji /■’. J. TitU'tin - 12 words
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Article, Illustration19 1930-03-27 18 Novice Badminton Party, Mr. Tan Ka Wah, patron (cen tre), Mr. president (right), Mr Lee Kim Choo,vice-presiden t(left). null19 words
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Article, Illustration20 1930-03-27 18 China Ponies provide the racing in Hong Kon. Here’sa good picture during the recent annual meeting at Happy Valley. nish20 words
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Article, Illustration14 1930-03-27 18 Photo, bit F, J. Trt'liscinPhoto, bit F, J. Trt'liscin - 14 words
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Article, Illustration48 1930-03-27 20 .Mi. and Mr*. Ian Campbell Macmillan leaxing St. \ndrexx’* Cathedral on Saturdax afternoon. Mr. Macmillan i* \**i*tant Superintendent of Police. Singapore and hi* hridc xxa* Mi** .love* Sw ithinhank. Detail* of the wedding tcremony appear on the news pages. .< t> b'j Sal a ivia./’ .< t> . b'j Sal a ;ivia. - 48 words
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45 1930-03-27 20 The 2n Bn. Welch Regiment held the finals of the Inter-company boxing championship at Tanglin Barracks on Thursday night. Among the spectators on the left is H.E the G.O.C. T roops, Malaya, MajorGeneral H.L. Pritchardwho i s see n distributing prizes(right) with Lt-Col.W. M. Hore.45 words
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Article, Illustration8 1930-03-27 20 Winner of teh Boys’ Contest receiving his cup.8 words
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Article, Illustration24 1930-03-27 18 Equipment of the central division of the Singapore Fire. take n in front of the new Munici pal Offices, Singapore. /Vio/o. by Hmtini Studio,/Vio/o. by Hmtini Studio, - 24 words
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4251 1930-03-27 21 The War Through an American Woman’s Eyes— The Hollywood Touch —German Actress’ Amazing Novel A Compound of Horror and Sentiment —A Tale of Burmese Massacres Strange Information About Singapore’s Polo Club. Some Novels. “It’s A Great War!” By Mary I.ie. Allen and Unwin. '10s. The4,251 words
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Article115 1930-03-27 22 Singapore and Malacca Bridegrooms. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 21. The wedding took place at St. George’s Church yesterday of Mr. Roy J. W. Brown, of Messrs. Lyall and Evatt’s, Singapore, and Miss Elizabeth Mary Brcwn, daughter of Dr. Win. Brown, of Hindcrwcll, Yorkshire, who arrived115 words
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Article284 1930-03-27 22 Half to Wife and Half To Next of Kin. I i A further sequel to the Btftanical Garfl ns nun tier, when Jeewa Singh was done to death, occurred in the Supreme Court on Saturday, when the hief Justice (Sir Wili am Murison) delivered judgment on284 words
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Article317 1930-03-27 22 Appellant Spends $40, (Km In Six Years. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 21. Information has been received that the Privy Council has upheld Jp Justice Sproule’s judgment in the cast, i n which Khoo Hooi Leong, a clerk in thi accountants’ office F.M.S. Railways, Kual a317 words
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Article380 1930-03-27 22 Mr. I. C. Macmillan and Miss Joyce Swithinbank. The wedding of Mr. Ian Campbell Mumillan. Assistant Superintendent of Pone "ho is at present seconded as Heed -f Preventive Service, to Miss Joyce Sv.it>.ir.bank took place Saturday at St Andrew’s Cathedral, the Rev. F. Westlake officiating. The bridegroom is380 words
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Advertisement120 1930-03-27 22 Convenient 9 ■mv m Iff L r 'i! m 'i :L m k\ i'v'l i i, r I y.*?B i n',u :ii" i. if I *5 K -9fci '#j! Sj'i'vM 1 iii 'i m j ,L_ m aMSa -v r “CSf b rtr IV 1 lo GROPING—no stumbling about the120 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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Article488 1930-03-27 23 .—Britishr Wireless. Singapore Base Mr. Shaw A Little Sketchy.” OUR CONTRIBUTION. What Becomes of Unspent Balance Rugby, Mar. 24. Mr T. Shaw (Secretary for War) inroduced the Army Estimates in the ji oU se of Commons. He said they amounted to £40,500,000, -bowing a net reduction of.—Britishr Wireless. - 488 words
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Article324 1930-03-27 23 ,—Reuter. The Profit on Empire Contributions. London, Mar. 24. I ho Left wing Labour member Mr. Wil--m G. Cove (Aberavon) moved a resolu:,'n expressing the opinion that all mili- V preparations for warfare are wasteJ 1 and serve only the needs of capitalist and demanding a policy,—Reuter. - 324 words
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Article125 1930-03-27 23 British Wireless. To Catch Reckless Motorists. Rugby, Mar. 21. The Committee of the House of Commons has agreed to the clause of the Road Traffic Bill, abolishing the speed limit for private motor-cars and motorcyclists. Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Minister of Transport, declared that the effect wotildBritish Wireless. - 125 words
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Article111 1930-03-27 23 —British Wireless. Nearly £280,000,000 Paid To America. Rugby, Mar. 19. Replying to a written parliamentary question, Mr. Philip Snowden, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, says the total sums paid to the United States on account of the British war debt by the end c f the present—British Wireless. - 111 words
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Article93 1930-03-27 23 —Reuter. Russia to Flood Britain With Cotton Goods. London, Mar. 19. It is alleged that a scheme is afoot to flood Great Britain with cotton goods from Russia and that merchandise, stated to amount to millions of .yards, has been dumped, within the last two months, at under—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article31 1930-03-27 23 Router. Sir Roger Keyes Made Admiral Of the Fleet. London, Mar. 23. Sir Roger Keves has been promoted Admiral of the Floct in;succession t.. Sir Somerset Gough-Calthorpe retired.Router. - 31 words
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Article127 1930-03-27 23 —Reuter. Hamburg-Amerika And N.D.L. Lines’ Hopes. Cologne, Mar. 22. The Hamburg-Amerika and the Nord Duetscher Lloyd lines, Germany’s two biggest shipping companies, are amalgamating their interests for the next fifty years. Each will retain its independence and sail under its own flag. There will be an interchange—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article95 1930-03-27 23 —Reuter. Soon Oversubscribed In New York. New York, Mar. 21. The Royal Dutch Oil Company’s $40,000,000 fifteen-year, 4 per cent, debenture issue has been heavily oversubscribed. Negotiations for the issue were settled yesterday by Sir Henri Deterding on behalf of the Royal Dutch Oil Co. over the—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article122 1930-03-27 23 Reuter. Sequel to Hebron Riots Of Last Year. Jerusalem, Mar. 21. Five Arabs have been sentenced to death and three have been acquitted on charges of murder in connection with the Hebron riots last yoar. Accused have also been ordered to pay, jointly, £1,000 to the dependents— Reuter. - 122 words
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Article87 1930-03-27 23 Reuter. Noisy Echo Heard In Paris. Paris, Mar. 23. Members of the Association of IndoChinese Students, an institution with separatist tendencies, caused an uproar at the Cite Universitaire on the occasion of the inauguration of the Indo-Chinese hostel. Many of the students bore banners on which were printed— Reuter. - 87 words
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Article52 1930-03-27 23 Reuter. Damage Now Estimated At $4,000,000. lloboken (New Jersey), Mar. 24. The fire which broke out on the bank of the Hudson River, opposite New York, on Saturday night was controlled at six o’clock last night. Over 400 motor-cars were burnt and the. damage is now estimatedReuter. - 52 words
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Article322 1930-03-27 23 Reuter. prolonged for at least two years.—Straits Times Copyright. Anxiety for the Naval Conference. THE COAL BILL. Committee Stage Now Completed. London, Mar. 20. In ttie House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George—in announcing that the Liberals would not further participate in the divisions en amendments in theReuter.; prolonged for at least two years.—Straits Times Copyright. - 322 words
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Article134 1930-03-27 23 days after leaving Great Britain.—British Wireless. New Time-Table for India Air Mail. Rugby, Mar. 22. The time table for the new IxmdonImlia Air Mail, which is to fly via Central instead of Southern Europe, is issued by the Imperial Airways. The mails will be flown across Centraldays after leaving Great Britain.—British Wireless. - 134 words
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Article139 1930-03-27 23 ,—Renter. Only 90 Miles An Hour On Bumpy Beach. Daytona Beach, Mar. 21. Mr. Kaye Don, in his giant Sunbeam car, the Silver Bullet, engaged in two trials today in connection with his projected attempt on the motor speed record. He attaint'd a speed of only 90 miles,—Renter. - 139 words
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Article, Illustration2081 1930-03-27 24 Corps was fully represented.—British Wireless. Death of Earl Balfour. GREATEST STATESMAN SINCE “W.E.” London, Mar. 19. The death has occurred of Karl Balfour, famous politician and statesman The House of Commons sat for two ■minutes today and resolved to adjourn as m mark of respect toCorps was fully represented.—British Wireless. - 2,081 words
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Article19 1930-03-27 24 —Reuter. New York, Mar. 24. The Senate has passed a Bill embodying the revised tariff.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 19 words
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Article437 1930-03-27 24 Does Lam Tin Yau Exist’ BANKRUPTCY NOTHT ALSO SERVED. Hong Kong. Mar. 21. At the trial of Boey Kok Leong j n otherwise Mui Kwok Leung, of Singapore on charges of trafficking in, and being P possession of, opium. Dr. Kotewall, a mem her of the437 words
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Article140 1930-03-27 24 —Reuter. Fire and Panic in Cinema Hall. Shanghai. Mar. On Tuesday evening the fusing ft electric wire caused an outbreak of a cinema hall in the town of Kirin Manchuria while a performance wa? progress. The flames spread very rapidly. <• veloping the building. Terrible scenes of—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article81 1930-03-27 24 UO J Assembly Approves Ne" Taxes. New Delhi, Mar. ‘-’b The Legislative Assembly, without division, nassed the third reading of t fU Finance Bill, Sir George Schuster inavGive me a chance to pass these ta-'‘' and see what comes of them." Sir George added that, if the smah,— UO • J • – - 81 words
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Article1116 1930-03-27 25 first class tin shares.—Straits Times Copyright. Efforts by America To Secure Control. LONDON ALARMED. Share Buying by U. S. And Bolivian Interests. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 23. The Sunday papers feature recent tin developments. The Observer states that, for some time oust, important American andfirst class tin shares.—Straits Times Copyright. - 1,116 words
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Article92 1930-03-27 25 Tin Companies Agree On 20 P.C. Reduction. Th T.n Producers’ Association is informed by Messrs. Osborne and Chappel that up to the end of the year 1930 the output of tin ore from the mines mentioned below will be curtailed by 20 per cent, on the returns during92 words
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Article112 1930-03-27 25 •tenter. Need for Reasonably Priced Credit. Washington, Mar. 24. Mr. Julius Barnes, the chairman of President Hoover’s business survey conference has published his estimate of the state of American business. The report, which is based on data from almost every important business and industry, expressly omits conclusions,•tenter. - 112 words
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Article70 1930-03-27 25 Now $10,000,000 Loan To Bo Raised. London, Mar. 20. I k- head office of the Royal Dutch Oil Con pany confirms the forthcoming issue >f u lorn of $40,000,000 in New York at I per cent, interest and convertible into Royal Dutch stock within three years at70 words
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Article1249 1930-03-27 25 ,—Reuter. Over 100 Injured. MR. GANDHI’S 5 MILES IN THREE HOURS. Rangoon, Mar. 19. Over a hundred persons,—including thirty policemen and one prominent Indian public man who was trying to pacify the crowd, —were injured during a conflict between the police and the crowd outside,—Reuter. - 1,249 words
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Article99 1930-03-27 25 Reuter. Broken Down Mentally And Physically. Berlin, Mar. 24. M. Trotzky’s condition in Constantinople is much worse, and he has telegraphed to friends in Germany and elsewhere that the doctors hold out very slight hope of saving his life unless he can take a drastic cure inReuter. - 99 words
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Article54 1930-03-27 25 New Yprk, Mar. IP. I he International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation has purchased a controlling interest in the Constantinople Telephone Company, an Anglo-French concern. Ibis is the tenth foreign country invaded by this vast Corporation, which already operates in Spain and several Central American and South54 words
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Article133 1930-03-27 26 —Reuter. Five-Power Agreement Now Unlikely. NEARING THE END. Rumours of Three-Power Pact. London, Mar. IS. The deadlock at Hie Naval Conference persists, owing: to the Franco- 1 tali an dispute regarding parity. The experts arc working: daily to fmd a solution, stimulated by the activities of Mr..—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article1627 1930-03-27 26 —Reuter. —Nichi-Nichi Will Return When There Is Work to Do.” London, Mar. 20. Surprise was caused in Naval Conference circles last night when it was learned that M. Briand had decided to return to Paris today. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald immediately arranged to see M. Briand and a’.—Reuter.; —Nichi-Nichi - 1,627 words
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Article98 1930-03-27 26 —Reuter. India’s Impedance of Its Activities. London. Mar. 25. Misunderstandings over the alleged British impedance of the activities of the Dutch Air Line to the Dutch Fast Indies was dealt with by Mr. F. Montague. Under-Secretary for Air, in replying tc the debate on the Air Estimates.—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article73 1930-03-27 26 .—Reuter. $273,000,000 for The U.S.A. Washington, Mar. 25. In view of the settlement of the Young Plan, in which the United States took no official part, the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives has approved a Bill under which the United States will.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article85 1930-03-27 26 j —Reuter. Cost of Keeping China Seas Safe. London, Mar. 24. A deputation representing the Mercantile Officers’ Federation and British shipping companies trading in China waters, waited on Mr. C. G. Ammon, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, and demanded adequate protection against piracy in the China seas.j —Reuter. - 85 words
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Article34 1930-03-27 26 FORMER ETON HEAD.” —Reuter. Knocked Down by Car In London. Ixmdon, Mar. 25. The Rev. Hon. E. Lyttleton> former headmaster of Eton, was knocked down by a motor car today and received serious injuries.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article218 1930-03-27 26 (Aneta’s Sendee.) munist organisation.—Straits Times Copvright Twenty-One Arrests. SINGAPORE CHINESE ORGANISATION. (Aneta’s Sendee.) Weltevreden, Mar. 21 Five Chinese have been arrested Paleinbang and 16 in the Riau Arch; pclago. ,,n1 It is alleged that they are members nf a large Chinese Communist organisation in Singapore. on(Aneta’s Sendee.); munist organisation.—Straits Times Copvright - 218 words
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Article128 1930-03-27 26 1 —Reuter. The “Sons of the Wild Jackass.’’ Washington. Mar. 25. It is just ten months since the House of Representatives approved the Tariff Bill and sent it to the Senate, but there are two outstanding obstacles to an early agreement in the conference between the tw’o1—Reuter. - 128 words
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Article301 1930-03-27 26 —Reuter. Further Drop to 3*4 Per Cent. London, Mar. 20. The Bank of England discount rate has been reduced to 3 Vs per cent. —Reuter. San Francisco, Mar. 21. The Federal Reserve Bank, San Freneise.), has lowered its rediscount rate frort 4 V& to 4 per cent.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 301 words
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Article322 1930-03-27 27 i.—Reuter. —Trans-Ocean. Europa Breaks Bremen’s Record. 54 MINUTES SAVED! Bedlam Breaks Loose In New York. New York, Mar. 25. I t,,, Europa, the new N.D.L. liner, has l„ ,ton the trans-Atlantic record establishnj‘ by her sister ship, the Bremen. The Europa’s time was 4 days 17 hoursi.—Reuter.; —Trans-Ocean. - 322 words
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66 1930-03-27 27 —Reuter. Convicted on Charge Of Grand Larceny. New York, Mar. 19. Miss Margaret McCann, the first woman broker on all Street, has been convicted of grand larceny in connection with the failure of her firm last autumn, with liabilities amounting to nearly $500,000. She has—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article105 1930-03-27 27 ,—Reuter. Reported to be in Prison In Russia. Paris, Mar. 25. General Koutiepoff, a former officer of ihc zarist regime and the leader of the I'ifp Russian exiles in Paris, is at prex( nt in Lubianskaia prison, Moscow, ac- < "riling to the newspaper La Liberte. I he,—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article50 1930-03-27 27 —Trans-Ocean. Industrial Programme In Danger. Moscow, Mar. 25. I h'4 five years industrial programme apparently, in danger, since the official 'rports for the first five months of the '"rent, fiscal year leveal that production ''O'jrally is behind schedule, especially in mining, iron, steel, electric and '•li'inical industries.—Trans-Ocean.—Trans-Ocean. - 50 words
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Article71 1930-03-27 27 HEAVY INDUSTRIES SAFEGUARDING. Reuter. Only Means of Relieving Unemployment. London, Mar. 26. Conflicting views on the question of safeguarding in the iron and steel industries were expressed at the annuel meeting of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce which, however, passed a resolution, by 29 votes to 5, urgng the GovernmentReuter. - 71 words
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Article508 1930-03-27 27 —Reuter. —Trans-Ocean. Ni hi-Nichi. —Straits Times Copyright. Washington, Mar. 20. The Senate, for the second time, has refused, by 38 votes to 29, to place a tari tT on crude oil and petroleum products.—Reuter. London, Mar. 19. The death has occurred in Paris of Sir Vincent—Reuter.; .—Trans-Ocean.; Ni hi-Nichi.; —Straits Times Copyright. - 508 words
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Article127 1930-03-27 27 Reuter. Documents Stolen From A Cupboard. Paris, Mar. 24. The police, investigating Mdnte. Hanau’s escape, discovered that she dropped from the window with a sheet not belonging to the hospital and walked out of the gates and entered a waiting private ear which took her toReuter. - 127 words
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Article90 1930-03-27 27 —Reutqr. $300,000,000 Fox Film Enterprises. New York, Mar. 24. Mr. Sheehan, vice-president of the Fox Film Corporation, today obtained an order from the court requiring Mr. William Fox to show cause why he should not be prevented from putting into effect his refinancing plan. Mr. Sheehan has—Reutqr. - 90 words
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Article53 1930-03-27 27 —Reuter France Blames Canton Bolshevists. Paris, Mar. 26. In the Senate the Colonial Minister, M. Pietri, alluding to the recent native disturbances in Indo-China, said the Government would unflinchingly prosecute disturbers of the peace, and would not allow her work to be imperilled by agitators in the employ—Reuter - 53 words
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Article95 1930-03-27 27 Reuter. Rationalisation Effort By Germany. Bremen, Mar. 25. At the general meeting of Norddeutscher Lloyd, the president explained th< terms of the proposed agreement with tlie Hamburg-Amerika Co., in connection with which a joint meeting of the stockholders of both companies will finally vote on April 15, when— Reuter. - 95 words
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Article62 1930-03-27 27 British Wireless. Italian Art Exhibition Honours. Rugby, Mar. 25. In recognition of the success of the Exhibition of Italian Art. which has just concluded in London, the King has conferred an honorary Knighthood of the Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire upon the Italian Ambassador— British Wireless. - 62 words
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Article21 1930-03-27 27 Reuter. Introduced Chinese Plants To England. London, Mar. 24. The death has occurred of Professor Augustine Henry.—Reuter..— Reuter. - 21 words
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Article29 1930-03-27 27 Reuter. 1,000,000,000 Francs for The Sufferers. Paris, Mar. 24. The Chamber has unanimously passed ;i resolution granting 1,000,000,000 francs fur the relief of flood sufferers. Reuter.Reuter. - 29 words
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Article231 1930-03-27 27 Straits Times Copyright. Reuter. Australia to England Dash. IN 13 DAYS. Attempt on Kingsford Smith’s Record. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Mar. 24. Flying a Ryan monoplane Mr. Divo Mnith, aged 20, accompanied by Mr. ‘Wally” Shiers, who was Sir Rosa Smith’s mechanic on his famousStraits Times Copyright.; Reuter. - 231 words
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Article269 1930-03-27 27 Towkay’s Evidence at Port Dickson Inquiry. Considerable interest is being taken in an inquest which hns commenced at Tort Dickson, and is to be resumed on Wednesday concerning the death of a young Chinese girl in the houso of a well-known estate proprietor named Koh Bah Chec. The269 words
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Article78 1930-03-27 27 Two Chinese Young Women Killed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 24. As the result of a motor smash in Kuala Lumpur on Friday night, one young Chinese woman was killed instantly and another died later in hospital. The car broke a metal telegraph post in78 words
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Article2128 1930-03-27 28 Improvement Schemes. < PROFESSIONAL TO BE ENGAGED? A number of matters of coiisidcrah'c interest arose at the annual meeting of m .“Singapore (Jolf lub on Mar. lb, the Hon. Mr. A. I’. Robinson presiding. '1 In .no. t interesting announcement was of the consideration of the possible2,128 words
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Article76 1930-03-27 28 —Reuter. Harlequins’Close Win Over London Scottish. London, Mar. 2.‘>. T1h> following wi re the results of Rugby matches played yesterday Bradford S Richmond (> Harlequins 11 London Scottish 8 Plymouth Albion 10 Old Blues S. Straits Times Copyright. Win Inter-Services Title For Third Successive Year. London, Mar. 22.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article68 1930-03-27 28 Singapore Ladies’ R.A. Spoon Competition. 1 he Singapore Ladies’ Rifle Association monthly spoon shoot was held on Thursday, at the Bukit Timah Range. The following cards were returned yds. yds. yds. Ttl.* J100 200 *100 Mrs. F. S. (Iilison 21 20 29 102.10 *Trs. Somerville 22 27 2I»68 words
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Article469 1930-03-27 28 Good Sailing Conditions. THE BACKBONE OF THF CLUB FLEET. The three six-metre yachts are now the sole representative* of the A class Ella-Dorothy and June are laid up and Kathleen is on the “slips” awaiting a purchaser. However the B class is going strong and those boats469 words
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Article37 1930-03-27 28 •''traits Times Copyright. England Teams’ Successes Against Scotland. London, Mar. 2-k I he following were the results of hockey matches played yesterday England 4 Scotland 11 Ireland 3 Wales English Ladies 8 Scottish Ladies 1.•''traits Times Copyright. - 37 words
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Article51 1930-03-27 28 Reuter. Kaye Don’s Bad Luck At Daytona. Daytona Beach, Mar. Mr. Kaye Don's attempt on the speed record has been brought to a standstill owing to the beach at low tide being very rough. Officials think it may be the middle "t next week before an attempt isReuter. - 51 words
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Article53 1930-03-27 28 Result of 2nd Welch Regiment Event. The following was the result of the 2• 1 < 1 Welch Regiment cross-country run First man home, Pte. Taylor “D" (ML Company winner of Hoys’ Cup, Boy Poultci winn> r of Officers’ Cup, Lieut. S. (iriffHh winning Company. “C” Company; runnel53 words
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Article2200 1930-03-27 29 Victim Describes Hold-Up. i-U CKY CIVILIANS AND POLICE. hold up of a Chinese woman by Chinese pun men in Alkaff Gardens, a y a crowd of plucky Indians, the of an unfortunate Indian and the r.ucnt revolver duel between a couia,tIndian detective and one of the2,200 words
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Article84 1930-03-27 29 Decrease of Imports and Rxports For January and February. nf and F.M.S., has forwarded the following comparative The Berartment of c f j j n merchandise, excluding parcel post and bullion fnfpoiteYto^and°exported from BritiHh M:,l„ya during >H» and I'M IMPORTS. Increase EXPORTS. Increase or or 1029 1030 Decrease84 words
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Article1207 1930-03-27 29 The following passengers arc proceeding b# till s.s. Kalya. I, which sailed on Friday foU Penang Cnlnnlm and Europe Mrs. Howe, Mi G. Walker, Comdr. R. M* Ley nolds, Mi--, it. il. Kit id, Pay.-Lt.-Comdr. Pearce, M ■>. Pearce, Mr. Arbogast, Mr. E. G. (aunt, .\Jr. Vo< rails. Miss1,207 words
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Article2022 1930-03-27 30 BAKER, MORGAN CO.’S FAILURE. MORE QUESTIONS. Examination of the Share Broker. “FORCED THE COMPANY INTO liquidation:* (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 21. The examination of Mr. W. E. H. Koss, formerly acting managing director of Baker, Morgan and Co., stock and share brokers, which was applied for by2,022 words
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Article343 1930-03-27 30 European Lady at Penang Annoyed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 20. That she had bten considerably annoyed from day to day and finally received a T reat shock on Tuesday was the statement Mrs. Winifred Dodd, the wife of Mr. J. H. Dodd, an electrical engineer,343 words
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Article367 1930-03-27 30 Story of Careless Driving Denied. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar *>o Mr. M. C. Hay. the State Treasurer Selangor, appeared in the local police C o«. t yesterday on charges of having driven his car in a careless manner and having ex' cecded the speed367 words
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Article91 1930-03-27 30 Groups Which are Restricting Production. The L aal Advisory Council of the T.: Producer."’ Association advise us that the undernoted companies closed for the per from Mar. 15 to 21. Henry Waugh and Co. I.td., Croup. The Taiping Tin. Th.* North Taiping Tin. South Taiping Tin.91 words
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Article186 1930-03-27 30 Solitary Man Threatened With Banishment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 22. A sensational raid was carried out ir the early hours yesterday morning, resulting in the arrest of a party of gamblers in a house in Jalan Istana. There were nine accused nonyas with only one male186 words
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Article353 1930-03-27 31 Legal Argument Over Lawful Assembly. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 22. A further stage in the ease against ltnie coolies charged with rioting and also assaulting Mr. Leporvanche, divisional manager of Barit Perak Estate, was i cached on I hursday when Mr. Coomaraaniy, counsel for the accused,353 words
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Article, Illustration12 1930-03-27 31 IN ENGLAND NOW: A weekly commentary on Life at Home By “O.P."12 words
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Article59 1930-03-27 31 An00ZOO. On Monday, March 24. 1930, at Johoie Bahru, to Mr. and Mrs. l'eicy r Aroozoo, a daughter. ERRY-HART. —On March 18. 1930, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Alice, wife of H. A. Berry-Hart, a daughiti. 'giNSBURG. On March 22, 1930, at No. 2, i Paterson Road, Singapore,59 words
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Article82 1930-03-27 31 MACMILLAN -SWITHINBANK. —On Saturday, March 22, 1930, at St. Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, Joyce, only dauglitei of William James and Mis. Swithinbank, Roundhay, Leeds, to Ian Campbell Macmillan. Straits Settlements Police, son of the late John Campbell and .lrs. Mac millan, of Newlands, Glasgow. McLELLAN-TURNER.—At Penang, on March 21 1930,82 words
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Article154 1930-03-27 31 Singapore, Mar. 20. EXCHANGES. On London, Hank 4 in's 2/3 15/16 Demand 2/8% Private 8 in. credit 2/8 On New York, demand 56% Private 90 d/s 67% On France. Hank T.T. 1432 On India, Bank T.T. 154% On Hong Kong, Hank T.T. 32% On Shanghai, Hank T.T.154 words
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Article803 1930-03-27 31 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore. Mar. 26. MINING. Issue Val. Pd Boyers Sallara £1 £1 Asa m Kumbang 36/- 37/6 -5/- Ayer Ilitam Tin 14/9 16/9 1*1 il Hangrin Tin 22/6 23/6 I 1 Hatang Padang 0.19 0223 1 1 Hatu Caves 0.96 1.00 I 1 Hukit803 words
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Advertisement87 1930-03-27 31 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 $48 a year. The post free price of87 words
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Obituary36 1930-03-27 31 DEATH CHAN Mr. Chan Eng Choon passed away on Saturday, March 22, 1930, at 172, Serangoon Rond, leaving a widow, one son, Severn, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren Deeply regretted. (b’.M.S. and P« nar.g papers please copy)36 words
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Article100 1930-03-27 1 General— Rubber Situation Lontjon Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction 1 London Rubber Market By A. W. Still Reduced Export Duties Proposal lI.S. Imports K.M.S. Rubber Statistics Rubber Returns f 7 R.G.A. Campaign in the .\egri Weekly Rubber Report Straits Rubber Query Rubber I*ntex Paste Profits from Rubber able100 words
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Article60 1930-03-27 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract Spot d. I Pate I.’don S'pore Mar. Apl. Ma\ n n ha of,', (».2. r »*>« 0 26 6.26 H? li 10 oi'U 0.2C. S 0.27- 0.2K 020 0.26 0.27'. 0.2J* 2 5 7 9 16 0.26 0 2« 0.27N 0-2. 7R,60 words
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Article38 1930-03-27 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., from their London correspondent states' that rubber stocks show an increase of St tons during the past week, the total imiw on hand being 89,613 tons.38 words
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Article230 1930-03-27 1 The Rincaporc Chamber of Commerce Bobber Association held Us SfiOth auction on it, >»r, when there was catalogued 2,1 <.>,011 l'l r 070 99 tons; offered 1,919,BOS lb. or 1^.; 7 tons sold Uftt.Klft 11k or 774.47 tons. Spot. 7 ll-l6d. 1 London fr r -tc Now230 words
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Article1123 1930-03-27 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London, Keb. 26. I would be reluctant to say a word in disparagement of the agreement made between Dutch and British Rubber (irowers’ Associations to recommend that there .'hall be no tapping in Ma1,123 words
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Article109 1930-03-27 1 No Representations Made To Federal Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 25. Much interest and speculation hn\e beer aroused here by the announcement tha* the Straits (Jovermmnt has addressed various organisations, asking f<r an expression of opinion on the suggestions foi the waiving or109 words
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Article90 1930-03-27 1 Mvvtvuovu UOTXIIK LU Straits Times Copyright. What Governors Think. WILL NOT RESTRICT VOLUNTARILY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Weltevreden, Mar. 25. A conference, of all the Governors and Residents of the Outer Possessions ha> unanimously agreed that, apart from the question of desirability, no results can bexpectedMvvtvuovu UOTXIIK LU Straits Times Copyright. - 90 words
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Article257 1930-03-27 1 The Parit Perak Rubber Co., Ltd. Ihe report of the directors of the Pant ler:ik Rubber Co., Ltd., to be submitted at the tourteenth ordinary general meeting to be held at the registered office of the company. 33. Beach Street. Penang, on Saturday, April 5 at noon, is257 words
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Article304 1930-03-27 1 The report of the directors of St. yr Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year ended Dec. 31, 1929, to be presented to the shareholders at the annual meeting on April 4, is as follows 1 he directors submit herewith the sixth annual report and statement of304 words
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Article75 1930-03-27 2 rv mraita Time* Is »<ot responsible for ;„ions of its correspondents. CorresIhe op <hoU j,j bear in mind that letter* l-.ondvuis g hort anJ lo t he point. Long niu* 1 *re liable to bo rejected or cut epist“* 3 r eb noiidonts must enclose their J jVsr 'l75 words
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Article2285 1930-03-27 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. have waited until I have seen s,lr irioUS Asiatic rubber assoeia’;|U“ fee throughout the country ioin in with any practical scheme control of rubber producf°r V writing public letters on this t»’« 'r: "Vo be sure that the general2,285 words
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Article133 1930-03-27 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Tv it realised what a blow it will be to our struggling merchants if tapping not carried out on a large proportion of European-owned estates during May Ha e our agency firms considered the loss they will sustain owing to133 words
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Article131 1930-03-27 2 Crude Rubber Received During January. Imports of crude rubber of all classes into the I’nitod States during the month of January totalled 47,462 long tons, according to an estimate issued by the Rubber .Manufacturers’ Association. This compares with imports of 43,542 long tons in December and with 52,305131 words
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Article294 1930-03-27 2 -Nichi Nichi Indo-Chin* and Japan To O-operate. At a special .neeting of the Syndicate of Planters hcHV m Saigon on Mjjreh 10 the majority j€ the Indo-Chint. rubber planters presene agreed to fall Jtto lire with the A. iifUk'Dutch Scheme* for the cessation cPl Capping during-Nichi Nichi: - 294 words
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Article324 1930-03-27 2 A meeting of hincse estate owners and Chincne merchants was held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, the •ban-man, Mr. Lee Wee Nam, presiding uvrr a large gathering. Among those present were Messrs. Lee cboon Seng, Ng Siew (Jam, Huan Bin Ki ng, Cheok Iluaif* Cheong,324 words
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Article101 1930-03-27 2 London, Mar. I I. American rubber consumption during February totalled ;52,72G tons. Messrs. (luthrie and Co., Ltd., local agents for the Lahu (F.M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd., have received u cable from the secretaries advis iriK that the directors of this company have decided to recommend, subject to audit101 words
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Article2173 1930-03-27 3 Ulu Iienut Consolidated Rubber. The annual report of the directors of the Clu Henut Consolidated Rubber Co., Ltd., to be presented at the annual meeting, Kong Rank Chambers, on April 1 at noon, is as follows Your directors submit herewith their report and statement of accounts for the2,173 words
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Article241 1930-03-27 3 RETURN OF DUTY I»A1I) RUBBER PASSED FOR EXPORT FROM THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. The I|ujintit) of rubber and rubber latex up on which export duty was paid during the month of Fe hruary, 1930. Quantity. Value. Tons. (a) Direct Foreign Shipments 5,500.56 3,166,560 tb) Transhipments on through241 words
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Article331 1930-03-27 3 Ank01a.—4,043 lb. Amalgamated Malay.-—60,000 lb. Asahan.—s4.4oo lb. Anglo-Sumatra. 49.063 lb. Bah Lia 5.—115.677 lb. Bila (Sumatra).—Bs,ooo lb. 8a1au.—36,000 lb. Beranang.— 33.400 lb. Bertam (Taisho*. —77,477 lb. Borelli. —33,000 lb. Brooklands. 113.000 lb. Bukit Kepong.- 18,215 lb. Batu Apoi (Jan.).—9.081 lb. Bajoe KidoeL—l7l,966 lb. Balombissie.—l7,ol4 Jb. Batu Village.—l,lBl lb.331 words
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Article1806 1930-03-27 4 Enthusiastic Asiatic Support. CHETTIES’ ACTION. Senior Chief to Address Penghulus. (Plow Onr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 23. People who ara not in touch with life in the Malayan planting districts would probably be astonished if they knew how keen and determined is the backing1,806 words
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Article657 1930-03-27 4 More Cheerful Tone In Local Market. Me. srs. Fraser and Co., under date of Mar. 25, report a follows There has been a distinctly more cheerful tone in the local share market, chiefly owing to the advance in the price of tin, which close- about 18 15s.657 words
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Article340 1930-03-27 4 Directors’ Report to The Shareholders. The annual report of the directors of the 1'apali Rubbers Kstates, Ltd., to be presented to the shareholders at the annual meeting, to be held at the French Rank on Monday next, is as follows Your directors submit herewith a340 words
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Article517 1930-03-27 4 Market Now Quietly Steady. Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., report a« follows under date of March 20 Since last reporting the market has been quietly steady, with, on occasions, an indination towards dullness. At time of writing prices are as follows Singapore 24% cents, London 7 7-1517 words
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Article1251 1930-03-27 5 Opinion in the Federal Capital. THE EXPORT DUTY. Possible Change In Malayan Policy. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. Colonial Secretary’s Office, ►Singapore, Mar. 18, 1J30. No. 2358/1930. Sir—I am directed to inform you that representations have been made to this Government that in view1,251 words
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Article249 1930-03-27 5 Revocation Petition to Be Refiled. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 24. It is understood that a fresh inquiry into the priority rights over the invention entitled Improvements in and relating to the manufacture of caoutchone, guttapercha, balata and analogous vegetable resins,” which is a process to249 words
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Article327 1930-03-27 5 Cultuur Maatschappy’s Results. Tlic Rubber Cultuur Maatschappy, Amsterdam, the largest Dutch Indian rubber company, with an issued capital of £1,500,000, has issued its annual report for 1929. Protit amounts to £.‘101,000, against £357,000 in the previous year. 1 he dividend is maintained at 15 per cent., but,327 words
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Article591 1930-03-27 5 I Abac© lilt 2; Allagar (2/) 1/11; AngloMaluy till 17/; Ayer Kunmi; <; Bahru tScl.) t2/l 6/; Bukap (£1) Vs Banttr.ar (£1) 17/32; Batang Consolidated (2/) 1 Hutu Caves (£1) 21/32; Batu Tiga U‘l) lifkoh (2/) 1/4%; Ueranang (2/) 1/10%; He rta:n Consolidated (2/) 4/4591 words
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706 1930-03-27 5 Capital liana Closing Prleaa Paid Up Valna Dividend* Praaor Lyall A Company A Co. Evatt. 389,29 S 1 15 p.e. year andad 28-2-29 Allenby ($1) 1.60 1.70 1.50 1.60 160,000 17% p.c. year 30-9-29 ..Alor Gajah ($1) 1.50 1.60 1.40 1.50 435,425 1 7%706 words
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