The Straits Budget, 23 October 1930
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1930-10-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES iESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY1 Nu. 3.793 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1930. l*ike 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article389 1930-10-23 1 LEADERS— Page >>.. press and Politics 3 N .E.l. Finances 3 The Air Way 8 The Tin Puzzle 3-4 Tariffs ami Trade 4 One More Inquiry 4 Occasional Notes 5-6 Telegrams, Reuter and Special— Povering Past Week’s News ..23-28 Abuse of Rights and Powers 2 pictures— Krcent Weddings in389 words
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Article1732 1930-10-23 1 i <ieath of Admiral Huguet, of the m 'i 1 av y» has occurred in Paris. Adra Huguet is well remembered in for he was in command of the < j nt a ar Eastern Squadron in 1915 Was fl hle to give timely aid when the1,732 words
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Article1039 1930-10-23 2 Chiang on Kuomintang’s Unpopularity. MEMBERS WARNED. Young Marshal Given Full Power in North. Nanking, Oct. 21. Speaking at Kuomintang Headquarters, President Chiang Kai-shek severely censured certain undesirable elements of the Kuomintang who, he said, were abusing their rights and powers. President Chiang attributed the unpopularity1,039 words
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Article229 1930-10-23 2 Vacant Houses And Less Gas. A feature of the Municipal budget for Singapore for 1931 is the large drop which is anticipated under Rates.” This is $179,000, It represents the amount of assessment which, it is expected, will have to be refunded to landlords next year in229 words
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Article75 1930-10-23 2 A committee of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners accepted the tender of Adamson, Gilfillan and Co. at $29,071) for cast iron pipes and special fittings at the Alexandra Road filter beds. The lowest tender received through the home agents was $35,022. Ihe of J. Hlakeborough and Sons, Ltd., $5,005,75 words
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Article462 1930-10-23 2 High Street Provision Store, Ltd. The petition presented by Mr. Sim Soo Koon for the compulsory winding up of the High Street Provision Store, Ltd., which came up for hearing before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson in the Supreme Court on Monday was dismissed w*ith costs462 words
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Article119 1930-10-23 2 Farewell to Chinese Consul-General. Over 300 local Chinese assembled at the Chinese Chamber of Comm *rce on Saturday afternoon, and entertained the departing Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Tong Lao, and Mrs. Tong Lao at a farewell tea party. Mr. Tor<r was bv Mr. Lee Wee Nam. president of119 words
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Article45 1930-10-23 2 Debts and Claims Committee’s Meetings Rugby, Oct. 21. The Anglo-Soviet Debts and Claims Committee held its fourth meeting today and the distribution of the various cateand the distribution of the various categories of claims among the respective sub-committees was further discuased.British Wireless.45 words
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118 1930-10-23 2 Output to be Cut 23-3, Per Cent. Shaw, Darby and Co., Ltd., London announce that in view of the m condition of the rubber indun> v fk 1 directors of the following compand nf which they are secretaries, have author! ed a system of tapping which118 words
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Article280 1930-10-23 2 Settlement in Pineapple Trade. When the 68 Chinese who were arrested at the Huat Hin pineapple factory in Grove Road on the morning of Oct. 9 bv Inspector MacMillan of the Rochore division police for unlawful assembly and aiempting to create a disturbance, were again before Mr.280 words
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Article178 1930-10-23 2 Two Charges Against Driver. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 29. One man was killed when two cars were in collision in Batu Road here on Saturday night. Several other people received minor injuries. The accident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. opposite the Cycle and Carriage178 words
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Article48 1930-10-23 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Bangkok, Oct. 2d. It is understood that several India 1 Air Force aeroplanes will visit Siam n pv month to return the visit of the S’.anu I aeroplanes to India. H.M.S. Kent will le coming to Huiie* kok in December.48 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1058 1930-10-23 3 —Straits Times, Oct. 16. An intelligent foreigner, unversed in Kiiglish politics, reading through the reports of the proceedings of the House of Commons during the last session, which began on June 25, 1929, and ended on August 1 of this year, might well conclude that the—Straits Times, Oct. 16. - 1,058 words
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Article977 1930-10-23 3 —Straits Times, Oct. 17. For the past few weeks both the Legislative Council of the Colony and the Federal Council have been busily occupied with budget affairs. In neither case was the position revealed tinted with that roseate hue to which we have become accustomed. Great caution has—Straits Times, Oct. 17. - 977 words
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Article1110 1930-10-23 3 Sis shown what can be done. -Straits Times, Oct. IS. Since Capt. Hinkler made a lone flight to Australia in 15V& days nearly thro, vears ago the phrase 44 beating Hinkler's record must have been used some thous •>nds of times by every newspaper in th* Empire.Sis shown what can be done. -Straits Times, Oct. IS. - 1,110 words
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Article1168 1930-10-23 3 Straits Times, Uct. 20. He would be n bold ir.nn who attempted to prrd'rt the course of tin prites after he astonishing happenings of the pant wo w'epk'-i. Since thr* beg nning of the nonth pronounced fluctuations. for which 10 rcn.-on is apparent, have taken place n— Straits Times, Uct. 20. - 1,168 words
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Article1165 1930-10-23 4 ing at the Imperial Conference.—Straits Times, Oct. 21. Within the short space of twelvemonths there has been a revolutionary 'change in public opinion in (Ireat Britain •on the subject of tariffs as an aid to industry. Even Free Traders are beginning to awaken to a realisation ofing at the Imperial Conference.—Straits Times, Oct. 21. - 1,165 words
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Article1034 1930-10-23 4 —Straits Times, Oct. 22. Yet one more Geneva Commission of Inquiry is focussing its attentions on Malaya and in the course of the next few weeks the question of theory versus practical knowledge on the matter of social hygiene and reform as they affect Malaya is likely.—Straits Times, Oct. 22. - 1,034 words
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Article200 1930-10-23 4 Efforts to be Made for Earl Haig Fund. One of the most original efforts to collect funds for Poppy Day will be the Colour Ball at Raffles Hotel on Nov. 8. On this particular night dancers are urged to wear blue to be in keeping with the200 words
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Article120 1930-10-23 4 Possession of Liquor At Tanjong Rhu. Tan Sah, a Chinese from Tanjong Khu. “Was on Friday, fined $1,110 or thirteen months in default by Mr. C. Wilson, the Singapore Criminal District Judge, f° v being in possession of a quantity of dutiable liquor and not keeping a proper120 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article151 1930-10-23 5 In tno i' 1 1 I Straits Times, Oct. lo. According to the cables, a great crowd 't h t* red outside the London register where the Sultan of Johore was rrit> d to Mrs. Helen Wilson yesterday, a as the event had been given cor.‘.jerable prominenceIn tno i'1*1 I Straits Times, Oct. lo. - 151 words
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Article328 1930-10-23 5 Straits Times, Oct. 16. Fiirhts between tigers and pythons can ardlv be common, but from Ledang Rub- r Plantations, Johore, cornea the story such an encounter which occurred Lre quite recently. One morning a %U q tapper went to Mr. R. McKean, ,(7h P estate staff, inStraits Times, Oct. 16. - 328 words
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Article425 1930-10-23 5 IV III C\ III —Straits Times, Oet. 16. Eminent writers on psychology and doctors emphasise the importance *f poise and serenity in dealing with the problems of life and tell us that this is the secret of reaching a ripe old age. Popular conception also— — ” ” IV III C\ III —Straits Times, Oet. 16. - 425 words
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Article283 1930-10-23 5 Straits Times, Oct. 17. There is much perturbation among the junior members of the Civil Service at the absence of any indication that they will be excluded from the scope of the inquiry which is to decide the fate of the temporary allowances granted to meet the increasedStraits Times, Oct. 17. - 283 words
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Article202 1930-10-23 5 KINGSFORD SMITH Straits Times, Oct. 17. Many people must be asking whether this amazing Australian, Kingsford Smith, is not the most successful all-round airman in the world today, not forgetting the famous Lindbergh. He has flown the Pacific from California to Australia he has flown from Australia to England andStraits Times, Oct. 17. - 202 words
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Article193 1930-10-23 5 —Straits Times, Oct. IT. Military training is training of miad and body in the technique of killing. It is education for war. It is the perpetuation of the war mentality. It prevents the development of the will to the peace.” This is part of a manifesto which has—Straits Times, Oct. IT. - 193 words
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Article37 1930-10-23 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 18. Among the office bearers elected by the Stiaits Union Football Club are an hon. funeral superintendent and an hon. a.-sst. funeral superintendent.” Evidently the club is providing for all eventualities.—Straits Times, Oct. 18. - 37 words
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Article162 1930-10-23 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 18. The ancient question of whether life is worth living has t>een given a new turn in the United States by one of those discussions which our American friends are v) fond of starting. The question was what is it that gives—Straits Times, Oct. 18. - 162 words
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Article167 1930-10-23 5 nal street corner loungers.—Straits Times, Oct. 18. At a time when the rubber industry is calling loudly for new uses for rubber it is strange that a country with no particular interest in the productive side should be suggesting and putting into practice the new uses.” Germany hasnal street corner loungers.—Straits Times, Oct. 18. - 167 words
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Article158 1930-10-23 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 18. Those people responsible for government publications in South Africa have found that by the application of a little ingenuity it is possible to reduce the length of sentences without loss of clarity. Phrases such as ‘‘now therefore” and “Be it hereby made known” are forbidden.—Straits Times, Oct. 18. - 158 words
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Article251 1930-10-23 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 18. Tonight is the last night we shall see the now familiar white uniforms of the U. S. Navy men going through the streets of Singapore. Their presence has been a welcome stimulus to both social activities and trade generally. Hotels, cafes and cinemas—Straits Times, Oct. 18. - 251 words
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Article289 1930-10-23 5 —Striats Times, Oct. 20. With an Imperial Conference in session considering such big questions as inter Empire trade and the Naval Base at Singapore, it is interesting to conjecture how many of those concerned have firsthand knowledge of the huge territory with which they are dealing. The Dominion—Striats Times, Oct. 20. - 289 words
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Article497 1930-10-23 5 EAST RENFREWSHIRE —Straits Times, Oct. 20. One is tempted to speculate as to how many candidates will appear in the field at the forthcoming by-election in the Eastern Division of Renfrewshire, necessitated by the death of the former Lord Advocate for Scotland, the Hon. Mr. A. M. MacRobert, K.C. At—Straits Times, Oct. 20. - 497 words
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Article166 1930-10-23 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 21. One of the England-Austialia airmen who passed through Singapore the other day told an amusing story of an incident that occurred at Bangkok. The news had apparently gone the rounds that he intended, on arrival at Port Darwin, to spend one—Straits Times, Oct. 21. - 166 words
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Article206 1930-10-23 5 past experience mun#na •••“••”-7--usually end in a draw. —Straits Time*, Oct. 21. Manoeuvres on a scale not previously seen in Singapore will take place next week-end, for land, sea and air f >rces will be' engaged in an invasion which it will take the defenders allpast experience mun#na •••“••”-7-- usually end in a draw.—Straits Time*, Oct. 21. - 206 words
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Article366 1930-10-23 6 manders is no lipht one.—Straits Times, Oct. 21. The intended expedition against the Indian Frontier Afridis, recently announced by the Government of India, is causing considerable excitement and speculation among the regiments of the Army in India. All are eagerly considering their chances of being included inmanders is no lipht one.—Straits Times, Oct. 21. - 366 words
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Article127 1930-10-23 6 Straits Times, Oct. 22. Supporters of the Naval Base will be grateful to Sir Thomas Wilford, the Nc.v Zealand High Commissioner, for his stout advocacy of the scheme, reported in a cable published today, but perhaps he is a little inclined to exaggerate. He paints aStraits Times, Oct. 22. - 127 words
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Article304 1930-10-23 6 Straits Times, Oct. 22. One of the lesser known stories of the U.S. Navy squadron which has just left Singapore reveals that not all the mysteries of our city were discovered by th? visitors, There w r as one young man in particular who thoughtStraits Times, Oct. 22. - 304 words
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Article340 1930-10-23 6 hand? Holmes his violin.—Straits Times, (X’t. 22. Dr. Watson (reading the Rubber j Growers Association Bulletin): —I see a correspondent w’rites that whenever he buys a new tyre or tube he gets the old ones back, cuts them into small pieces and I uses them for kindling fires.hand? Holmes his violin.—Straits Times, (X’t. 22. - 340 words
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Article177 1930-10-23 6 $5,000 Damage to Town After Bund Break. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 20. The weather has been definitely wet here for sometime and storms were widespread on Saturday, the streets of La hat being covered in a layer of slime three feet deep from a mine177 words
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Article124 1930-10-23 6 Further Donations To Relief Fund. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20. Mr. Chin Kok Thun, secretary of the Selangor Chinese Unemployment Relief Committee, has received the following donations Anonymous, $2,500, Liew Weng Chee z00, ‘‘Oversea Chinese,” 640, Malavan Agri-Horticultural Association, 198.28 antonese Cemetery Committee, 369.46 Anonymous,124 words
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Article422 1930-10-23 6 Too Anxious Pursuit Of Sport and Pleasures.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 18. The following general appeal has been j addressed to the public by clergymen of all denominations in Selangor. We, the undersigned, olTer no apology for calling you, as professing Christians, to a422 words
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Article304 1930-10-23 6 Development in Alexandra Road Area, Sewerage will be laid next year ir Kampong Bahru and Nelson Roads This will involve the construction of i pumping station in the Keppel area. In the latter district, near the Harbour, sowers will be laid, and the new’ railway station will also304 words
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Article226 1930-10-23 6 Large Crowd Sees Malw a Sail. H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementii Lady Clementi, and their d aURht Cynthia, left on Oct. 16 by P. and O. s.s. Malwa on Home leave the request of His Excellency there w a < formal leave-taking, but, in spite226 words
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Article144 1930-10-23 6 Surprise Raid by Rochore Division Police. Inspector F. Farquharson, of the Rochore division police, was responsible for the capture of three Chinese durinj the early hours of Sunday morning an: the seizure of a loaded revolver and t dagger. Inspector Farquharson and Sub-inspec-tor Ah Long, headed a small144 words
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Article127 1930-10-23 6 Twelve Months for A Soldier. He is trying to get out of the Army." remarked Chief Court Inspector Meredith, on Saturday, when Pte. Edgar Gurner. of the 2nd Battalion the Welch Regiment pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of a watch before Mr. C. Wilson, the127 words
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Article107 1930-10-23 6 Family’s Long Association With Legal Firm. The death of Mr. Chan Yen Soon, cashier and bookkeeper of the legal tir of Donaldson and Burkinshaw, occurred at 101, Tras Street, Singapore, on Saturday. The deceased had been in the vice of Donaldson and Burkinshaw t107 words
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Article1004 1930-10-23 7 “A Fine Type of Chinese Gentleman.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 18. large company was present at the \Jw Victoria Institution today at an At ih-me given by the Asiatic community of in honour of the Hon. Mr. San Ah* Wing, J.P-, who1,004 words
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Article304 1930-10-23 7 Sequel to Batu Road Motor Tragedy. (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20. As a sequel ta a motor-car collision in batu Road on Saturday evening, when a amil electrical inspector received injuries from which he died later, a European, Mr. N. C. J. Saunders, of the304 words
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Article118 1930-10-23 7 Collision with Ricksha On Esplanade. Mr. C. J. A. Gill, of the Marccni Co.. Singapore, was involved in an arcident on Sunday, wh.n a two-seater car which he was driving, hit a ricksha, and, cannoning into a stationary car, turned over on its side in Connauiht Drive. The118 words
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Article97 1930-10-23 7 All in Hospital in a Serious Condition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct, 19. A Siamese entered the back quarters of the house of Signor N. Sperotti, an Italian civil engineer, yesterday and attacked a woman servant with a knife. Signor Sperotti, hearing shouts, ran to the97 words
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Article735 1930-10-23 7 Two Chinese on Trial At Assizes. At the Singapore Assizes on Oct. 17 before Mr. Justice Mundell the trial started of two Chinese on an indictment of committing gang robbery of $786 in Stamford Road on Aug. 14. One of the accused was also charged735 words
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Article87 1930-10-23 7 Possession of Counterfeit Straits 10-Cent Pieces. Sentence of fifteen months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on Chay Chye Lye, a Chinese passenger who arrived in Singapore from China on board the si earner Van Heutz with 350 ten-cent pieces which were found to be counterfeit. He was87 words
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Article764 1930-10-23 7 Fatal Illness on Return From Leave. (From Our Owr. Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 19. The death to«>k place at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, at about 10.30 this morning of Major Guy Warden, manager of Sungei Rembai Estate, Batang Berjuntai, Kuala Selangor. Major Warden was764 words
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Article75 1930-10-23 7 Results of Recent Examinations. At the recent open competition the following are declared by the Civil Commissioners to have obtained the first 14 places for Eastern Cadetships in the Colonial Service. T. L. Rowan, E. Boyd Shannon, It. II. Wickramsinghe, I). Walley, W. A. 0. Goode, T. \V.75 words
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Article1249 1930-10-23 8 Superior Team Work. SINGLE GOAL DECIDES ISSUE. S.C.C. 0 Welch Regt. 1. The S.C.C. lost by the only goal of the match to the Welch Regt. on Oc.t 15 in a hockey match on the Padang but that score somewhat flatters them, for their opponents1,249 words
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Article184 1930-10-23 8 Commission of Inquiry Appointed. The current issue of the Government Gazette announces that the Commission to inquire into the question of whether the temporary allowances paid to officers and retired officers of the Public Service of the Straits Settlements in addition to their substantive salaries and pensions respectively184 words
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Article88 1930-10-23 8 Slips and Falls on Gun While Out Shooting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 20. Lieutenant H.R.H. Samorn Bantherng, a nephew of the King of Siam, was killed yesterday while out shooting. He slipped and fell on his gun, which went off. Prince Samorn Bantherng was 2688 words
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Article69 1930-10-23 8 ,—British Wireless. To Follow Same Lines As Last Year. Rugby, Oct. 18. The King has decided that the forthcoming celebration of Armistice Day shall follow the lines adopted last year, and the Home Secretary, on behalf of the Cabinet, is making the necessary arrangements. There will be,—British Wireless. - 69 words
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Article114 1930-10-23 8 Hard Match with Davis Cup Player. Khoo Hooi Hye, the former Malayan singles champion, lost after a tremendous struggle with S. Tawara. a former Japanese Davis Cup player, irt the final of the open senior championship of the Shanghai L.T.A. The score was 7—5, 7—5, 6—8, 6—4.114 words
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Article59 1930-10-23 8 Bangkok to Allahabad In 15 Hours. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 21. Information has been received here that the homeward Batavia-Amsterdam air mail which left here at 2 a.m. on Sunday reached Allahabad at 5 p.m. the same day. A French seaplane from Saigon and Chantalwon59 words
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Article75 1930-10-23 8 Talks Likely Between S.S. And N.E.I. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Oct. 13. It is reported from Welter reden that Mr. H. Mouw, head of the department of Chinese Affairs is leaving for Singapore shortly to discuss co-operation betweer the Straits Settlements and the Netherlands East Indies in75 words
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Article87 1930-10-23 8 .—Reuter. Escort to Plane with Naval Treaty Crashes. New York, Oct. 16. Lieut. W. M. Caldwell, one of two army pilots bringing Japan’s ratification of the Naval Treaty across the United States, was killed when the aeroplane in which he was travelling crashed in a blizzard near Laramie,.—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article88 1930-10-23 8 Woman’s Fast Time in Flight Across U.S.A. Newark, Oct. 19. Miss Laura Ingalls has arrived by air from Los Angeles in 25 hours 36 minutes flying time, a new’ women’s record. Robert Buck, aged 16, has flown to Newark from Los Angeles in 23 hours 47 minutes, a88 words
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Article122 1930-10-23 8 Buffalo Goes Mad in Heart Of Town. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 16. Right in the heart of Kampar town today a buffalo suddenly went mad and before the beast was shot, gored threpeople to death. The buffalo first charged a Malav woman, knocked122 words
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Article75 1930-10-23 8 Legal Status of Trades Unions. London, Oct. 10. A busy Parliamentary programme in the forthcoming session is foreshadowed by the Prime Minister in an interview in the Labour Magazine. The programme comprises legislation dealing with agriculture and coal, and also Raising the school-leaving age Restoring to trades75 words
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Article656 1930-10-23 8 The following passengers left by thr Malwa H. E. Sir Cecil Clementi, Lad*’ dementi ana daughter, Miss M. L. Evans, Miss F. Bennett, Mr. H. J, Topliss, Mr. E. R. Davies. Mrs. E. D. Lindow, Mr. C. W. E. Humphreys. Mr. C. S. Miskin, Mrs. R. Booty, Mr. R.656 words
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Article67 1930-10-23 9 fThe Straits Times is not responsible for mi pninions of its correspondents. Correspondents should beer in mind that letters J, ust be short and to the point. Long pis ties are liable to be rejected or cot Hown Correspondents must enclose their r“es and addresses, not necessarily for publication67 words
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Article1310 1930-10-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. gj r I should like to make a few remarks regarding a letter under the heading The Value of a Wife which appeared in the columns of your paper on Oct. 10. I presume that Apa Macham is1,310 words
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Article754 1930-10-23 9 HOSPITALITY OR BENEVOLENCE To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Havipg been a member of one or other of the up-country St. Andrew’s Societies for the last nine years, I venture to draw attention to the incompatibility of the notices in your newspaper headed Victims of the Slump and754 words
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Article123 1930-10-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The decision to reduce by 25 per cent, the temporary allowance of Government servants prior to the holding of the inquiry seems somewhat premature and either to he unfair to the former if unjustified, or to prevent the latter from123 words
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Article231 1930-10-23 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —That people interested in rubber production have stopped thinking is clearly shown by the circular from the Rubber Growers’ Association, as pub lished in your issue of Oct. 16. Why should producers make a present of their rubber for231 words
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Article354 1930-10-23 9 Ceremony in Council Chamber. Mr. John Scott, C.M.G., the Colonial Secretary, took the oath of allegiance and the oath of office in the Legislative Council Chamber on Monday cn taking office as Officer Administering the Government during the absence of H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil354 words
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Article218 1930-10-23 9 Mr. Francis Larard and Miss Margaret Kerr. The wedding of Mr. Francis Larard, Government Electrical Engineer, Kelantan, and Miss Margaret Jennie Kerr, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, of Tumpat, Kelantan, took place at SL Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on Monday, the Rev. J. V. Westlake officiating. The218 words
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Article80 1930-10-23 9 Man Dies in Hospital Of Injuries. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 20. Teh Ah Eok, chief clerk of the Ragan Datoh branch of Harper Gilfillan and Co., Ltd., has died in hospital following an operation done in connection with injui ies he received in a motor-car80 words
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Article4170 1930-10-23 10 PLANTERS’ DEMAND. An Experiment in Russian Sovietism.” ONLY ON TRIAI! FOR FOUR MONTHS. (F rom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 16. At a largely attended special meeting of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association held at the Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban, today, a resolution calling for the4,170 words
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Article329 1930-10-23 11 Chinese Convicted And Fined. The case in which a consignment of rubber from a Chinese factory in Thomson Road reached a wrong destination, was concluded before Mr. C. Wilson, the Singapore Criminal District Judge, om Oct. 15 when the accused was convicted and fined $300.329 words
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Article214 1930-10-23 11 Chinese to be Extradited To Java. Following an exchange of cables be tween the Dutch authorities in Java and the authorities in Singapore, a wellknown Chinese resident of Sourabaya who arrived in Singapore a few days ago was aiTcsted by the Singapore Detective Branch on a charge of214 words
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Article55 1930-10-23 11 Dies Aged 54 After Long Illness. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 18. The Rev. Emile Marie Sausseau, president of the St. Xavier’s Association here died last evening aged 54. FT. Sausseau came to Malaya in 18!)!i in connection with missionary work. He had been in bad55 words
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Article381 1930-10-23 11 Big Drop Anticipated Under Rates. The Singapore Municipal budget for 1931 will be considered at a special meetinig of the Commissioners on Nov. 6. It provides for an estimated revenue of $16,163,100 and an estimated expenditure of $17,845,975, which, without taking into account supplemental budgets and381 words
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Article252 1930-10-23 11 Singapore Pilots Present At Opening. F’lying thrills were seen at the opening ceremony of the Java F’lying Club at Fandoeng. Fokkers, D. H. 9’s and Curtis Hawks flew in formation, while the latter gave a special demonstration of stunting. A DJHI. Moth —the club’s first acquisition—was taken252 words
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Article199 1930-10-23 11 Remarkable Scenes. CROWD TRIES TO RUSH DOORS. 0(From Our Ov-n Correspondent) London, Oct. 15. Remarkable scenes were witnessed when H.H. the Sultan of Johore and Mrs. Helen Wilson were married at thi Prince’s Row Register Office today. Fallowing the publicity given to the announcement of the199 words
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Article340 1930-10-23 11 Reception on Board The Black Hawk. Destroyers gay with bunting, while the hand of the U.S.S. Black Hawk lying alongside rendered popular dance music, greeted the visitors who attended Captain Isaac F. Dortch’s reception on Friday on board. Assisting Captain Dortch in receiving the guests were340 words
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Article89 1930-10-23 11 Wife’s Throat Cut By Husband. A double tragedy in which a husband is alleged to have cut his wife’s throat and then attempted to take his own life h\ cutting his throat was enacted at i Chinese lodging house in Tanjon IV-ir Road on Oct. 1T>. The89 words
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Article3297 1930-10-23 12 Alleged Promoters Of Chap-Jee-Kee. CAUSE OF SUICIDES. WELL-KNOWN MtCN ASKED TO SHOW' CAUSE. The dire consequences of the widespread chap-jee-kee gambling craze among Asiatic communities in Singapore, resulting in not a few suicides and the wrecking of scores of respectable homes, were commented upon on Oct.3,297 words
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Article5796 1930-10-23 13 Work of the Hubback Commission. JOHORE SITTINGS. PLANTERS ALL FOR PROTECTION. The Hubback Commission, which arrived in the country last Easter to inquire into the conditions of wild life in the Peninsula, has held its sittings in Johore. Romance attaches to the circumstances of its5,796 words
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Article420 1930-10-23 14 Arrest in Singapore. WEAPON ORDERED TO IIP CONFISCATED. Described as an educated man of stance havin'? large interests in tin mints and estates in the F.M.S., Java and Sumatra, Cheong Kiam Ho, a Chinese from Selangor, pieaded guilty to a chir K(j ol‘ being in possession of420 words
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Article150 1930-10-23 14 3Ir. Justice Mundell's Criticism At Assizes. Mr. Justice Mundell, in his summing-up cf the evidence of a case at the Singapore Assizes on Friday, in which five Chinese were indicted for assembling to commit a gang robbery at Tampenis Road, sharply criticised the evidence of Mr. E. Tongue,150 words
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4361 1930-10-23 15 Malaya’s Standard of Reading-A Thing of Which Many Publishers Have no Idea Miss Mansfield’s Criticisms —A Century of Oddities —Additions to Everyman’s Series. An Expert’s Opinion. No\els and Novelists. By Katherine Mansfield. Edited by J. Middleton Murry. Constable. 7s. 6d. IXOR well over eighteen months4,361 words
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Article51 1930-10-23 16 Not Thought Necessary To Prohibit Them in Singapore. It is announced that committee N* oi the Singapore Municipal Commit'' 01 ers considered that, in view of the i* 1 powers under the Minor Offences Ore nance, it was unnecessary to amen hawkers bylaws so as to prohibit cri51 words
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Article, Illustration90 1930-10-23 17 The wedding of Mr. A. 1.. Williams and Miss L. Krey took place at St. Andrews Cathedral. In the group are the bride and bridegroom; Mrs. Krey, matron of honour; Miss Lily Minns, bridesmaid; Capt. J. M. Mackay, who gave the bride away; and Mr. Fredk.90 words
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Article, Illustration50 1930-10-23 18 H.E. the Governor and Lady Clementi sailed on the Malwa on Friday to; a holiday in Europe. Left: Well-wishers at thl S Centre: His Excellency saying good-bye to Chinese friends Kif{ht: Mr. John Scolt leading) Hit cheers as tilt ship sails.50 words
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Article, Illustration40 1930-10-23 18 AT THE UNITED STATES CONSUL-GENERAL’ S AT HOME. From left to right: Major Buchanan, Major Steevens. Mrs. Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Courtney and the Rev. \V. Ait ken. Mr. 11. Klphick. Mr. and C Potts, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mikkelsen.40 words
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Article, Illustration38 1930-10-23 18 A photograph ot the S.R.A. (V.) Singapore taken after the presentation of the 0.8. K. t" B Gordon Lee. M.C.. the ullicer commanding. who is seen in the centre of the limit row.38 words
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Article, Illustration31 1930-10-23 19 Competitors in a ten miles running race in Singapore. No. X S. Singh Sidhu, was the winner. R. Rodrigues (4) was second and S. Sinadurai (2) third.31 words
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Article, Illustration43 1930-10-23 20 The Army polo players \oio won the final of the K.O.R. Cup at Johore Bharu. From left to right: Lieut.-Col. I). P. Dickinson. Lieut.-Col. W. M. Hore, Lieut. R. F. H. Drake-Brockman and Major D. J. Steevens.43 words
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Article, Illustration28 1930-10-23 20 A s,roup laktn on the occasion ol the recent dinner of the Singapore Amateur Football Association to celebrate the winding up of the season.28 words
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Article1305 1930-10-23 21 Rotary Club’s Proposal. KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUTH. A system of scholarships for local children was proposed at the weekly tiffin meeting of the Rotary Club on Friday at Raffles Hotel. Mr. Roland Braddell presided. The details of the scholarships, which were read out by Mr.1,305 words
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Article111 1930-10-23 21 Application for Injunction In Supreme Court. The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon, through Mr. C. H. Withers Payne, applied for an interim injunction in the Supreme Court, Singapore, before Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson on Friday, to prevent Rickards, Ltd. of Singapore from printing. publishing, selling or otherwise disposing111 words
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Article92 1930-10-23 21 Mr. E. W. Hide and Miss Elizabeth Dykes. (From Our Owm Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 17. Mr. E. W. Hide, accountant of the Post Office, and Miss Elizabeth H. Dyke3, of Edinburgh, who came out on the Macedonia, were married at St. Andrews. Miss Dykes wore an early Victorian92 words
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Article557 1930-10-23 21 Malicious Prosecution Alleged. Before Mr. Justice Sproule on Ot. 15, M. Othumansah, a money changer, sued Syed Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Aljufri for $10,000 for malicious prosecution. Mr. Claude da Silva appeared for the plaintitT, and Mr. C. H. Withers Payne was for the defendant. The plaintitT557 words
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Article83 1930-10-23 21 Alterations and Extensions To Be Carried Out. Owing to alterations and extensions being carried out at Government House, Mr. John Scott, while administering tho Government, will reside at the Colonial Secretary’s house. The visitors’ hook will, however, be kept at the Guard House as usual. Mr. M. B.83 words
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Article42 1930-10-23 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. Id. The case of three Chinese charged with causing mischief by fire was again mentioned in the police court hire. Bail in $-.000 each was allowed and tho it's.* >stponed ur*ti! Oct. 20.42 words
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Advertisement49 1930-10-23 21 U. 8. DE SUM A BROS., Manufacturing Jewellers and Diamond Merchants ATTRACTIVE NEW LINES IN HALL MARKED SILVER GOODS 2*2 Sporting Cups Medals Shields Wedding Presents. Wrist Watches, etc. Special Attention is given to outstation orders. AH Inquiries and Repairs will receive prompt and personal attention, 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE.49 words
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Article2367 1930-10-23 22 To Find Where Britan Goes Wrong. MITCH TO USARN. SIR ERNEST THOMPSON INTERVIEWED. The Economic Mission to the Far East, headed by Sir Ernest Thompson, chairman of the Executive of the Joint ommittee of Cotton Trade organisations, left London on Stqrt. 19 in the T*.2,367 words
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Advertisement53 1930-10-23 22 Adelphi Hotel SINGAPORE. The Home—Away—From—Home of Discriminating Travellers. The ONLY HOTEL in Singapore fitted throughout with modern Sanitation and Shower Baths. TEA DANCES Every Tuesday. AFTER DINNER DANCES Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. ROOF GARDEN CINEMA Every Sunday and Monday Evening. LADIES’ LOUNGE PALM COURT ADELPHI HOTEL, LTD. Under New53 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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Article1179 1930-10-23 23 —Reuter. Nearly 200 Congress Workers Arrested. VIGOROUS POLICY. Dealers Tired of Boycott Campaign. Bombay, Oct. 15. Sixty-one arrests were made in the raid n the* Congress Committee office. Those t ta’.ned include 25 boys. The National flag was hauled down, ;i n.l the Union Jack was—Reuter. - 1,179 words
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Article59 1930-10-23 23 •Ilia -liritish Wireless. Death of Well-Known Criminal Lawyer. Rugby, Oct. 18. Sir Guv Stephenson, who was for 32 years Assistant Director of Tublic Proseeutions, died in London last night at the ag He° was a:- able criminal lawyer, and, although little known to the public dealt with•Ilia • • * — – – -liritish Wireless. - 59 words
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Article231 1930-10-23 23 —Reuter. Mr. Snowden on The Financial Outlook. London, Oct. 16. Mr. Snowden, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a speech at the Mansion House, admitted that the revival of trad- 1 was slow, but he deprecated pessimism, lie said the Government could do little for the salvation.—Reuter. - 231 words
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Article142 1930-10-23 23 —Reuter. Serious Rioting In Anatolia. Constantinople, Oct. 16. There has been serious rioting at Anatolia during the past ten days, owing to antagonism between the Parliamentary People’s Party and a new Opposition Party led by Fethi Bey. Soldiers, with fixed bayonets, dispersed crowds at Adalia and Mersina and—Reuter. - 142 words
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Article144 1930-10-23 23 —Reuter. Another Raid on Wafd Headquarters. Cairo, Oct. 18. Following the issue of an impassioned manifesto by the Wafd leaders on Oct. 10, the police last night raided the Wafd headquarters and seized copies of the manifesto. A member of the Wafdist club was arrested while distributing”—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article47 1930-10-23 23 Reuter. Big Decrease in Receipts Reported. Washington, Oct. 20. It is officially announced that taxation receipts for the first three months of the fiscal year have decreased by (G) $02,472,000 as compared with the same period of last year. The chief drop is in income-tax.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article214 1930-10-23 23 —Router. —British Wireless. Statement Regarding Work on R101. Lc mlon, Oct. 15. Three ***** survivors, Wireless Operator Disley, Engineer < «*ok and Engineer Savory* ai rived at Croydon from Beauvais today by ;.n air liner, and were sympathetically welcomed by a crowd. All were st.il wearing bandages—Router.; .—British Wireless. - 214 words
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Article182 1930-10-23 23 I,,v W.V.. I 1 amount to about £3,275,000. —British Wireless. Contract with Cleveland Engineering Co. Signed. Rugby, Oct. 17. Contracts were signed today for the construction by the Cleveland Engineering Co., Ltd., of n bridge across the Zambesi River and some 25 miles of railway on the southI,,v W.V.. I – 1 amount to about £3,275,000.—British Wireless. - 182 words
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Article87 1930-10-23 23 Reuter. New Decoration for Efficient Service. London, Oct. 18. Royal warrants are published in the London Gazette providing for the grant of an “efficiency decoration” and an “efficiency medal” to officers and men respectively of the auxiliary military forces throughout the Empire instead of the decorations and medalsReuter. - 87 words
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Article81 1930-10-23 23 —Sin Kuo Min. Plans for Long Distance Flights. Hong Kong, Oct. 20. The Nationalist Government’s Aeronautical Department shortly intends to send a number of aeroplanes, piloted by Chinese aviators, overseas on longdistance flights. The National Government is now building aircraft at the Hungjao Factory, near Shanghai and seaplanes—Sin Kuo Min. - 81 words
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Article1461 1930-10-23 24 —British Wireless. —Reuter. Imperial Preference Principle Accepted. LABOURS REPLY. Doles for All Except Working Class.” Mr. Baldwin has issued an important statement of Conservati\e Party policy, including acceptance of the principle of Imperial Preference tained in the proposals of Mr. E. D. Bennett, the Canadian Prime Minister..—British Wireless.; —Reuter. - 1,461 words
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Article453 1930-10-23 24 —Reuter. More Stormy Scenes in The Reichstag. Berlin, Oct. 15. Police cordons effectively prevented demonstrations outside the Reichstag today, but there was tumult inside during the debate on the election of the Speaker The National Socialists violently opposed the election of the Socialist Loebe and this provoked uproar—Reuter. - 453 words
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Article60 1930-10-23 24 —Router. Hig Explosion in Los Angeles Building. L03 Angeles, Oct. 17. An immense explosion wrecked the Garment Capital building, causing estimated damage of $1,000,000. Fifty people were injured. The force ot the explosion overturned motor-cars near by. An outrage is suspected, as r. strike ot the International—Router. - 60 words
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Article562 1930-10-23 24 Service From Singapore To Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 16. An important development of British air enterprise in the Far East is record*,i in an article which appeared in the Mon. ing Post. Although for a considerable time K.N.1.L.M —Royal Dutch Indian Airway* —have562 words
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Article162 1930-10-23 24 —Reuter. Mr. Lloyd George On Demand for Pensions. London, Oct. 1*. Mr. Lloyd George, addressing th> Liberal Conference at Torquay, refeii-'-to the conversation between the Libera and Labour parties on the subject ot unemployment, and said the Liberals commended the Government to call a < ference representing all—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article1496 1930-10-23 25 —British Wireless. When Immigration May Be Stopped. POLICY CRITICISED. Head of Jewish Agency Resigns. I he Government have issued an in-pi rtunt statement of policy with rf i to Palestine. A measure of U government is to be granted, and u new Legislative Council will of a—British Wireless. - 1,496 words
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Article79 1930-10-23 25 Extensive Military Operation?. (From O'.r C.vn Correspondent Calcutta, Oct. 1G. The Government of India announces that if necessary extensive military operations will he undertaken shortly to stamp out, cnce and for all, the Afridi menace to l‘e*ha\var. Messages have been sent to the hostile Afridi loaders asking79 words
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Article166 1930-10-23 25 Reuter. One Killed and Sixteen Injured In Chile. Osaka, Oct. 16. Two earthquakes occurred this morninj —in Kyoto and Osaka. No damage was done. The seismic centre was in the Japan Sea, off the Noto Peninsula.—Reuter. Santiago de Chile, Oct. 17. Sixteen persons were injured and woman wasReuter. - 166 words
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Article80 1930-10-23 25 —Router. Support for Price Control Scheme. New York, Oct. 19. It is reported from Havana that the willingness of the sugar planters of Cuoa to co-operate in carrying out the plan proposed by Mr. Chadbourne, the American expert, is indicated by the announcement that 1,325,000 tons out of—Router. - 80 words
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Article76 1930-10-23 25 One of the Refugees of The Indian Mutiny. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Oct. 18. Mrs. M. A. Lucas, who as a younc rv man escaped by boat from Allahabac o Calcutta during the Indian Mutiny, iic <1 in Ailahabad today. She was a daughter76 words
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Article65 1930-10-23 25 reply will be broadcast.—British Wireless. To Speak at Dinner In London. Rugby, Oct. 19. Professor Einstein, the author of the famous theory, is to be enleitained in London on Oct. 28 at a dinner over which Lord Rothschild will preside. Many distinguished men will be present and Mr.reply will be broadcast.—British Wireless. - 65 words
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Article51 1930-10-23 25 Router. Heavy Falls of Snow in New York State. New York, Oct. 19. After a long «poll of miid weather th* temperature week-end fell very suddenly to 40 degrees. There wire IK inches of snow in soriv parts of New York State, and thousand cf cars were snow-bound.—— Router. - 51 words
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Article77 1930-10-23 25 —Reutef. Armed Mob of 4,000. HEADMEN TIED TO TREES AND FLOGGED. Bombay, Oct. 20. It is reported from Kalwan, a village in the Nasik district of Bomba; that a mob of 4,000 armed with bows and arrow;? and spears, terrorised villagers against paying forest fees. The headmen—Reutef. - 77 words
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Article204 1930-10-23 25 Repayment Plan Of Belgian Bank. Brussels, Oct. 20. The sensational allegation is made by La Libre Belgique that, as a sequel to the meeting of Mme. Hanau’s creditors, a bank has been founded in Belgium by which she hopes to recoup her losses and repay her French creditors.204 words
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Article96 1930-10-23 25 Will Flight to India Be Carried Out? London, Oct. 13. It is believed in Bedford that the Government will send R 100 to India in accordance with the British tradition that an accident should not interfere with an important project. The R 100 at present is in96 words
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Article72 1930-10-23 25 —Reuter. Big Firms Carry on With Skeleton Staffs. Berlin, Oct. 15. The threatened strike of 120,000 metal workers employed in 27G factories and workshops in Berlin occurred today. Big firms like Siemens, Bergman and the General Electric Co. are trying to carry on with skeleton staffs. Disabled—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article48 1930-10-23 25 ,—Rvutrr. International Federation To Send Mission. Brussels, Oct. 21. The committee of the International Cotton Federation, including representa tives of the principal Kuropean countries and Japan, has decided to send a mission to Kgypt to investigate, with the Egyptian Government, questions interesting spinners of Egyptian cotton.—Reuter.,—Rvutrr. - 48 words
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Article50 1930-10-23 25 —Nichi-Nichi. New Regulation For Japan. Tokio, Oct. 20. It is learned that the Department of Agriculture has decided to extend the term of the restrictior on foreign rice and to double the tariff on imported rice. The new regulation is understood to le promulgated in this month.—Nichi-Nichi.—Nichi-Nichi. - 50 words
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Article, Illustration1563 1930-10-23 26 Kingsford Smith’s Record Flight. ROYAL MESSAGE. Winner’s Tribute to Hill’s Achievement. Wing Commander Kingsford Smith reached Port Darwin on Sunday, accomplishing his lone flight from England in 10 days. He left for Sydney on Thursday, as also did (’apt. F. K. Matthews, who reached Port Darwin1,563 words
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Article702 1930-10-23 26 Engine Damaged But Airman «Not Injured. Batavia, Oct. 18. Hill’s machine overturned when he made a forced landing between Kjepang and Atapoepoe. The engine was damaged, but Hill was not injured. Repairs in Singapore. (From Our Ov.n Co.-respondent.) Sydney, Oct. 18. When Kingsford Smith arrived at Port Darw’in702 words
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Article303 1930-10-23 26 Report of League Central Board. Geneva, Oct. 19. The secretary to the League Centra! Opium Board, in his report, draws attention to the increased manufacture o: morphine, diacetyl-morphine and coca r. in Turkey, whence the consignments recently seized at Hong Ko'g presumably came. The Board’s report to the303 words
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Article65 1930-10-23 26 Flower Boats Catch Fire At Wuchow. Hong Kong, Oct. 20. On the night of Oct. 17 a fire broke out at Wuchow amongst the flower-boats < the West River. m The fire resulted in the loss of 50 4 and damage to the extent of about $200,00065 words
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Article29 1930-10-23 26 Moscow, Oct. 1* M. Rinko, the assistant Commissar Agriculture, has been appointed Com:', sar of Finance, replacing M. Brukha: No official explanation is given for t change.—Reuter.29 words
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Article516 1930-10-23 27 —Reuter. 131 Dead and 140 Still Missing. terrific EXPLOSION. Houses in Neighbouring Village Wrecked. the result of an explosion in a coal mine at Alsdorf, near Aix-Ia- hapelle. over a hundred men perished and there is little hope of saving tbo<c who are entombed. The latest t—Reuter. - 516 words
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Article68 1930-10-23 27 .—British Wireless. isits the Herring Fleet At Yarmouth. Rugby, Oct. 21. The Prince of Wales today went to i armouth and visited the herring fleet a n( l market, where he received an enthu- stic welcome from the fishermen and fisher girls engaged in curing fish. a.—British Wireless. - 68 words
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Article30 1930-10-23 27 —Reuter. Uopth of 332 Feet Reached Off U.S.A. Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Oct. 21. I he new submarine V5 broke all being submerged to a depth ©f feet.— Reuter.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article876 1930-10-23 27 —British Wireless. Technical Questions. OPENING DISCUSSIONS COMPLETED. Rugby, Oct. 17. The Imperial Conference has now' completed its preliminary discussions and has remitted to the committees ihe various questions included in the agreement. Il was agreed at the meetings todav to suspend the meetings of the heads—British Wireless. - 876 words
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Article171 1930-10-23 27 —Reuter. Reichsbank Ex-President Visits U.S.A. New York, Oct. 22. The vis t of Herr Schacht, the ex-presi-dent of the Reichsbank, has aroused more than usual interest in financial and diplomatic circles. He has seen President Hoover, Mr. Mellon and Mr. Stimson, and the report was immediately circulated that.—Reuter. - 171 words
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Article119 1930-10-23 27 —Reuter. Amazing Interest in Case Of Gangster. New York, Oct. 15. Amazing interest is being taken in the case of Jack Diamond, the gangster who was shot in a New York hotel on Oct. 12. Even the great metropolitan dailies are devoting columns to it. The New York—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article62 1930-10-23 27 Due in Singapore on Way Home Next Month. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 21. Sir John Tilley, British Ambassador to Japan, who is on his way home and is at present in Angkor, will arrive in Bangkok on Nov. 9. He will stay for six days62 words
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Article22 1930-10-23 27 —Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 16. It is formally announced that the Empress is enceinte. The acouchement is expected in March.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article282 1930-10-23 27 —Reuter. Singapore Naval Base. REMARKABLE SPEECH BY SIR THOMAS WILFORD. London, Oct. 16. A new' (.ommitteo of the Imperial Conference has stalled a general discussion on the future cf the Singapore Base. The committee is composed of:— The Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald. The Chancellor’—Reuter. - 282 words
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Article92 1930-10-23 27 spends on unemployment benefit.—British Wireless. Effect on Industrial Position. Rugby, Oct. 21. The Minister for Education, Sir Charles Trevelyan, informed a deputation today that the Government hoped the new Education Bill would lie carried this year. Regarding the extension of the school age by < ne yearspends on unemployment benefit.—British Wireless. - 92 words
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Article84 1930-10-23 27 —Reuter. Seven Per Cent. Increase At Ford Works. Berlin, Oct. 21. A seven per cent, increase in wages at his Berlin works, which are not participating in the present strike, and a 15 per cent, reduction in the price of cars is Mr. Henry Ford’s reply to—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article87 1930-10-23 27 Windows Broken and People Thrown Out of Bed. Berlin, Oct. 8. Widespread earthquake shocks occurred in South Germany, Tyrol and East Switzerland. After midnight there were three shocks, each lasting five to ten seconds in th« course of ten minutes. In some districts people were thrown from their87 words
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Article462 1930-10-23 28 Refusal to Withdraw. CRUSADERS AND UNITED EMPIRE. London, Oct. 21. The nominations in the South Paddington by-election are Sir Herbert Lidiard (Cons.). Miss Dorothy Evans (Labour). Vice-Admiral Taylor (Empire Crusader). Mrs. Stewart Richardson (United Empire Party). Mrs. Richardson refused to withdraw her candidature although Lord Rothermere has462 words
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Article51 1930-10-23 28 —Reuter. American Measures to Relieve Unemployed. Washington, Oct. 21. In view of all the. indications of a hard winter ahead, the Government is giving serious attention to the plight of the unemployed and will ask Congress to permit public works to la* provided for a period of—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article725 1930-10-23 28 .—lieuter. —British Wireless. Loudon, Oct. 16. The Hon. Mr. Justice (Sir Maurice) Hill has resigned.—Reuter. Richmond (Virginia), Oct. 20. 1 The death is announced of the wellI known sculptor, Mr. Edward Virginius Valentine. —Reuter. London, Oct. 16. An Australian, Mr. Oscar Garden, left Croydon at dawn.—lieuter.; —British Wireless. - 725 words
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Article166 1930-10-23 28 neer. lying along the fuselage.—Britisn Wireless. Stranded in Desert. PLACATING HOSTILE TRIBESMEN. Rugby, Oct. 19. Details have reached England of the experiences of Mrs. Vic-or Bruce, the Englishwoman w’.io recently set out in a single-seater machine on a flight to Japan. She made good progress unt’lneer. lying along the fuselage.—Britisn Wireless. - 166 words
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Article292 1930-10-23 28 —Reuter. Biggest and Best Ever Held. London, Oct. 16. There were no surprises at the 1930 International Motor Show at Olympia which opened today, hut it is unquestionably the biggest and best ever held, the display even including queer-looking veterans of 1896 to 1913. A striking feature—Reuter. - 292 words
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Article68 1930-10-23 28 —Reuter. Missionaries Held to Ransom By Bandits. Shanghai, Oct. 21. An Italian Catholic Bishop, Bishop Mignani, six Fathers and ten Sisters, comprising Italians, French and Chinese, have been captured by Communists at Kian, 100 miles sooth of Nanchang, Kiangsi Province. Two Chinese Fathers have been killed. The Bishop.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article65 1930-10-23 28 Gallery in the House of Lords.—British Wireless. To bo Inaugurated by the King On Nov. 12. Rugby, Oct. 21. The India Office announces that the King Emperor Inis been pleased to express his intention to inaugurate the proceedings of the India Round-Table Conference. The inaugural meeting will takeGallery in the House of Lords.—British Wireless. - 65 words
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Article309 1930-10-23 28 —Reuter. Mr. C. Jowett. STILL NO NEWS OF RELEASE. Peking, Oct. 17. It is learned that Mr. Garstin, the British Consul-General at Harbin, has a receipt which shows that the documents necessary for the release of Mr. Christopher Jowett were in the hands of the Soviet authorities.—Reuter. - 309 words
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Article200 1930-10-23 28 ,—Router. Big Export of Gold From Germany. Berlin. Oct. 15. The exports of gold from Germany since the Reichstag election have reached the enormous total of £22,000.000. The Reichsbank has just sent two further consignments of gold. each worth. 35,000,000 marks, to Paris and one consignment of,—Router. - 200 words
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Article129 1930-10-23 28 —British Wireless. Over-Subscribed Several Times Over. London, Oct. 1<* Dealings in the Indian loan started at a premium of. 1%. —Reuter. Rugby, Oct. 18. The £12,000,000 six per cent. Indian, loan was yesterday over-subscribed between seven and eight times. Approximately £90,000,000 was offered in the short space of'—British Wireless. - 129 words
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Article1353 1930-10-23 29 Dash and Spirit. HOME team subdued in 1 THE LOOSE. and spirit was the feature of the s state fixture of the season kan'thev met and defeated Negri Sembi>n the Padang on Saturday by 8 points c„,l and a try) to nil. it was by1,353 words
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Article739 1930-10-23 29 Welch Win After Muddy Battle. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 18. Two strong teams who are very optimistic about the coming season met at Ipoh on Saturday when, after a fast game which was marred by the condition of the ground, the Welch Regiment defeated739 words
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Article392 1930-10-23 29 Selangor Lose in Forward Game. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 18. Penang won their first home inter-State Rugby match today by defeating Selangor by 7 points (a dropped goal and a try) to nil. Rain in the earlier stages of the game mad? the ball difficult392 words
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Article83 1930-10-23 29 Reuter. International Soccer Season Opens. London, Oct. 20. At Sheffield today England beat Ireland by five goals to one in the international Soccer championship. England thus opened the international Soccer season with the distinction of running up five goals without reply before the interval. Ireland wasReuter. - 83 words
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Article288 1930-10-23 29 ,—British Wireless. Newmarket Classic Won By Ut Majeur. London, Oct. 15. The Cesarewitch was run it Newmarket today. Details are as follows Cesarewitch Stakes handicap of 25 sovs. each 10 ft. if dec. by Oct. 7, or 5 sovs. the only forfeit for horses struck out by Sept.,—British Wireless. - 288 words
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Article187 1930-10-23 29 Final for the Chick Cups. The final of the tournament for the Chick Cups was played at the Singapore Polo Club, and resulted in a win for Mr. Onraet’s team hy eight goals. The teams captained by I)r. Sloper and Major Steevens tied for second place with five187 words
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Article4249 1930-10-23 30 Irvine’s Triple Success. GOOD FINISHES ANI) POPULAR WINS. There was quite a good attendance at the- racecourse on Saturday for the opening day of the Singapore Turf Club October meeting, which «vas undoubtedly a bigger success than expected. The support of the totulisator and the sweeps was4,249 words
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Article78 1930-10-23 31 —Router. Foreman Knocks Out George Rose. London, Oct. 20. At Manchester, the rugged Anglo-Cana-J“»’ boieman, who promoted his own nght in which he won the lightweight championship of Great Britain from Fred Webster, tonight r tained it bv knockingout George Rose (Bristol) in the sixth of their.—Router. - 78 words
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Article77 1930-10-23 31 Amounis Beat Soulton By Half-a-Length. (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Oct. 18. The aulfield Cup (£5,000 and gold cup) distance IV2 miles, was run today and resulted as follows AMOUNIS 9.8 ..1 SOULTON 8.8 ..2 ALCMAN 7.0 ..3 Thirteen ran Won by half a length, two lengths between77 words
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Article39 1930-10-23 31 Reuter. Wins American Title For Fifth Time. Los Angeles, Oct. 18. In the final of the American women’s golf championship, Miss Glenna Collett beat Miss Virginia Van Wie by 6—5. This was Miss Collett’s fifth win.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article33 1930-10-23 31 —Reuter. Indian Creates Record In Worthing Baths. London, Oct. 19. The Indian swimmer Shafi swam continuously for 69 hours in Worthing baths, thus creating a new world’s swimming endurance record.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article961 1930-10-23 31 Tromp and Corrib Win. MAN SWIMS TO LIGHTEN EOAT. Sunday’s races at the Royal Singapore! Yacht Club were again sailed in uncer-1 tain weather. The fixture set for the A class yachts was the first of the crier, for the Somerville Challenge Bowl, over the south-west monsoon961 words
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Article322 1930-10-23 31 Reuter. Rangers Beaten Again. ASTON VILLA DROP A POINT AT HOME. London, Oct. 18. The following were the results of matches played in the English and Scottish Leagues today First Division. Aston Villa 1 Birmingham 1 Bolton Wand. 1 Blackpool 0 Chelsea 1 Sheffield Utd. 0 Grimsby– Reuter. - 322 words
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Article49 1930-10-23 31 Reuter. Frenchman’s New Time For 1,000 Metres. Paris, Oct. 19. The Frenchman Ladoumegue broke the world’s running record for a thousand metres, putting up a time of 2 min. 23 3-5 secs. The previous record of 2 min. 2G 4-5 secs, was held by the (Herman Peltzcr.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article60 1930-10-23 31 ,—Reuter. Beats Austin for London Covered Courts Title. London, Oct. 18. Jean Borotra won the London covered courts title, beating 11. W. Austin by 6—1, 0—6, 2—6, 6—2, 6—4. This was the fifth meeting of the two players since the 1929 Wimbledon tournament. Borotra has avenged last week’s,—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article93 1930-10-23 31 ALLEN.—At 26, College Road, Singapore on October 20, 1930, to Sybil, wife of I>r. G. V. Allen, a -daughter. DILLON-CORNECK. —At Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on October 18, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dillon-Corneck, a son. GORDON.—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, tm October 16, 1930, to Mr. and93 words
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Article70 1930-10-23 31 ATKINSON—OHIRA.—At Singapore on Oct. 20 1930, Thomas, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Atkinson of Middlesbrough, England, to Fujino, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Ohira of Shimabara, Nagasakken, Japan. LARARD—KERR— At the St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore, on Oct. 20, 1930, Francis Larard, son of70 words
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Advertisement87 1930-10-23 31 NOTICE Ul communication* for both the Straits Time* and the Strait* Budget should b* addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Street*, Singapore, Straits Settlement*. The post free price of the Straits Time* to the United Kingdom and foreign countries ia $48 a year. The post free price of87 words
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Article94 1930-10-23 1 General Rubber Situation 1 London Rubber Market By A. W. Still 1 Tin Position Improves M’orld Tin Production Synthetic Rubber Batu Caves Tin Tin Fusion Plimsoll Line for Rubber Rubber Situation Reviewed Malayan Trade Statistics Rose Macphail and Penman, Ltd. 3 Rubber Market J Eastern Smelting Company 4 Rubber94 words
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Article53 1930-10-23 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotation* Forward Contract Spot Seller Price* —> d. S > N l/don S*|i»re Oct. Nov. Ilec. Oct. i«; i:t/to o.i2', o.i2\ o.i2\ 0.13 IT 0.12 0.114 0.12% 0.13 IS OIL".- 0.18 oil's O.ISVi to 316 10 O.ISH 0.18 0.18 0.18 V* 22 t I 1053 words
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Article71 1930-10-23 1 Final Dividend of 7 Per Cent. The Borneo Co., Ltd., as agents for the Pahung Consolidated Co., Ltd., have received advice that at th« annual meeting on Dec. 2 a dividend of 7 Vi per cent., less tax, will be recommended. This will make a total dividend for71 words
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Article45 1930-10-23 1 No Quorum At Annual Meeting. Owing to the inability to obtain a quorum on Saturday, the annual general meeting of Jimah Rubber Estates, Ltd., at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Gattey and Bateman, Fullerton Building, was postponed until Saturday next at noon.45 words
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Article60 1930-10-23 1 Final Dividend of Is. 4d. Per Share. Tlw* Singapore office of the South British Insurance Co., Ltd., has received telegruphic ndvic” to the effect that a final dividend of Is. 4d. per share has been declared for the year ended Aug. Ill lust, and will be60 words
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Article78 1930-10-23 1 The directors of the Serom Rubber Estates, Limited, and the Rubber Estates of Malaya, Limited, are of opinion that it is not economic to produce rubber at the present level of price, and as these companies have ample funds in hand they decided to discontinue tapping pending an78 words
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Article976 1930-10-23 1 A. W. Still - LONDON RUBBER MARKET. Tottering on the Brink Of Bankruptcy. STUPIDITY OF ALL-OUT PRODUCTION. (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Time* Copyright.— R«*Or«wtiirtii»n Ititfhta 1 London, Sept. 24. United Kingdom stocks increased last week by 2,704 tons and the current price hovers between 3 T nd. and 4d. If the latter figure[Straits Time* Copyright.— R«*Or«wtiirtii»n Ititfhta 1 - 976 words
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Article254 1930-10-23 1 Padang Plandok Tin Taken Over. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. ?6. At an extraordinary meeting of Ayer Weng (Rahman) Development and Pro specting company today resolutions providing for the taking over by way of amalgamation of Padang Plandok Tin Co. and empowering the directors to increase the254 words
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Article34 1930-10-23 1 It is notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette that the price of rubber for assessment of duty for the period Oct. 17 to Oct. 23 inclusive, is 12V* cents per pound.34 words
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Article353 1930-10-23 1 Results Achieved By T.P.A. BETTER PRICE. Stocks Believed to Be Low. The following telegram has been received from the Tin Producers’ Association The Council issued a circular letter to members on the 9th inst., containing detailed figures of world tin production in the third quarter of 1930,353 words
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Article98 1930-10-23 1 The Tin Producers’ Association announce> in a circular to its members that the total of the world’s tin production during the eight months of the current year to the e'' 1 of August was 113,379 tons, as agait’' 122,035 tons for the corresponding permit of last year.98 words
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Article31 1930-10-23 1 Barlow and Co.’s report on the < T r:i market states :—The market has hoe steadier and prices show some improvement Closing quotations are as follows SundrieJ $5.95, mixed $5.85.31 words
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Article1972 1930-10-23 2 Difficult Conditions. CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW ON YEAR’S WORK. dividend of seven per cent, on the M ferencc capital und a final dividend of five on the ordinary capital were dcclarI at the unnuul general meeting of United Kn queers, Ltd., which was held on Tuesday t the head1,972 words
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Article105 1930-10-23 2 A Production From Crude Petroleum. Washington, Sept. 20. Rubber may soon be produced from crude petroleum, according to Dr. Burgess, director of the United States Bureau of Standards, Washington, who has described experiments made by scientists of the Bureau to members of the Inter-American Conference on Agriculture, Forestry105 words
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Article83 1930-10-23 2 Decision to Suspend Operations. A circular to the shareholders of the Batu Caves Tin Dredging states that owing to the depressed state of the tin metal market and the low prices obtainable for ore, the directors have decided to cease mining operations and close down the plant83 words
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Article92 1930-10-23 2 The transfer books of the Northern Tavoy Tin Dredging, Theindaw Tin Dredging Company and Thingandon Tin Dredging Company will be finally closed at the close of business today, says the Financial Times of Sept. 19 Shareholders registered at that date will become entitled to the distribution to be92 words
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Article1408 1930-10-23 2 Security of Consumers And Producers. Messrs. Charles Hope und Son, in their .veekly review, under date Sept. 3, refer a* follows to the proposal of Mr. M. S. Parry for the Plimsoll safety line for consumers and producers of rubber Over two months ago, in a1,408 words
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Article2414 1930-10-23 3 Dependence on World’s Economic Position. Writing in the India-Rubber Journal, on Aug. 16. Mr. M. S. Party states In the leader in the India Rubber Journal of Aug *2 on the rubber crisis occurs the following paragraph “The choii° is between mi orderly regulation of supplies, permitting2,414 words
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Article134 1930-10-23 3 Value of Imports and Exports From January to Sept., 1930. oiiiMtivp F.M.S., has forwarded the following comblillio i iimim t"«* i tola v *f H c j°rcipn merchandise, excluding parcel post and ;.,oy 0 ant exported from British Malaya during the first nine months of IMPORTS. Increase EXPORTS.134 words
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Article208 1930-10-23 3 Committee of Inspection Appointed. A meeting of the creditors of the fi rni *f Messrs. Rose Macphail and Penman Ltd., Singapore—called by the liquidator Mr. R. W. S. Drummond and Mr. H y Collins —was held on Oct. 10 at the of the company, Raffles208 words
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Article452 1930-10-23 3 Steady Tone with Small Deman^l. Guthrie and Co.’s report of Oct. P5 states Although the market has been quiet durinj he past week the tone has been fairly *trady lue principally to a small demand from .‘onsumers. The usual monthly statistics of the Rubber Association of America which452 words
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Article52 1930-10-23 3 No Interim Dividend To Be Paid. It is announced by the secretaries Robinson and Co., Ltd., that in vie" k general trade depression in Malaya :i .incertain outlook no interim dividend 1 let la red on either the preference or n f shares for the year ending52 words
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Article68 1930-10-23 4 fThe Straits Times is not responsible for *i, L opinions of its correspondents. Corresindents should bear in mind that letters ~'ust be short and to the point. Long epistles art* liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their rallies and addresses, not necessarily for publication but68 words
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Article316 1930-10-23 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. —I am glad to learn from the London papers that the planters’ associations in the F.M.S. and Ceylon are not prepared to accept the decisions arrived at by the Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies, without protest. I venture316 words
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Article401 1930-10-23 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—There are very good reasons why restriction could not be successful, unless it could take the form of turning back some Uu years and handing out mining leases on a restricted basis. At this stage, to suggest in401 words
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Article1811 1930-10-23 4 the Editor of the Straits Times. —For many years past we have all '‘■on searching for new uses for rubber, BUDDlv h^„^ C me lai1 ai ful| y ol>viou» that 1P y must exceed demand unless new on iS rgC l ca,e tan be *°und. lam infoimed that1,811 words
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Article324 1930-10-23 4 Merger Rumours Denied. NO QUESTION OF CARRYING TIN. 4 Rumours have been current locally and in London for several weeks pa«t that the Lantern Smelting Co., Ltd., of Penang, ha-* become or is about to become connected with the Anglo-Oriental group. The writer of our weekly review324 words
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Article298 1930-10-23 4 Amalgamated Malay.—71,000 lb. Anglo-Mulay. 129,482 lb. Allenby.—70,212 lb. Ampat (Sumatra68,700 lb. Balau.- -39,000 lb. Hcranang. 53,300 ih. Bertam (Tuisho). 83,972 lb. llorelli.- 41,000 lb. Brooklunds.—133,500 lb. Bukit Kepong.— 25,500 lb. Batu Tiga (Selangor).— 209,000 lb. Bang Nara. 19,094 lb. Broome l Selangor). -57,750 lb. Brunei United. 15,100 lb.298 words
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Article158 1930-10-23 5 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Oct. 22. On London Bank 4 in/M 2 4 Demand Private 3 m. credit 2 4 9 32 On N«w York, demand *0 Private 90 d/s 7 I 3 10 On France, Bank T.T. 1436 On India, Bank T.T. 15.>% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T.158 words
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Article812 1930-10-23 5 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, Oct. 22. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 20/- 25/i> -5/- Ayer Hitum Tin 8 3 9 3 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 12 9 13 9 1 1 Hatang Padltng 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Caves 0.35 0.40812 words
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Article549 1930-10-23 5 The Upward Trend Of Tin. Fraser nn«i Co.'s report of Oct. 21 states. 1 With a short working week owing to local I holidays s.nd dull conditions prevailing I throughout the market, there is very little I of interest to report since our last issue. After fluctuations tin549 words
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Article650 1930-10-23 5 Abaco (£1) a 4; Allagar (2/) 1/14; Amherst d/) 1/3; Anglo-Malay (£1) 7/16; Ayer Kuning (£ll 4; Hagan Serai 1 £1) 7/16; lluhru (Sil.) (2/) 3/; Hanteng (£1) 15/16; Butung Consolidated (2 10; Batu Caves (£1) 0/16; Hutu Tigu (£1) Bekoh (2/) Berauang (2 l650 words
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713 1930-10-23 5 Closing Price* Capital Issue Fraaer Lyal! 4 Paid Up Value Dividends Company 4 Co. Evatt 889,293 1 6 p.c. for year 28-2-10 .Ailenby ($1) 0.80 0.85 0.75 0.0 216,779 1 174 pc. year 30-9-29 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.70 0.80 0.70 OiO 435,425 1 15713 words
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Article256 1930-10-23 5 Estates Reducing Outputs. Evidence accumulates that the present low price of rubber will lead to a material reduction in output. Yesterday, says The Times of Sept. 25, the directors of the Anglo-Dutch Plantations of Java, the lnrgest of the British-controlled Java producers, announced that in view of the256 words
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