The Straits Budget, 2 August 1934

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    30 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] io. 39!»«- SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1934. Pri u* 2-» cent* (S.S. Currency) or 7d.
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    CONTENTS.
    351 1 Vital Decisions j* Tin Substitutes Aerial Development The Trade Report S21.500.000 "Abuse of the Monopoly 5 Occasional Notes 7 letures Singapore Snapshots 19 Perak Non-Benders 20 Malacca Police Sports 20 Mr. N. S. Linden 20 Mr Poll Poo Yong’s Funeral 20 Cameron Highlands Club 20 Some of the Judges
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    355 1 Mr. M. R. Menon returned from leave by the Rajula on Saturday. The Hon. Mr. T. S. Adams, British Resident, Selangor, paid a visit to the Istana Mahkotta, Klang. Dr. J. P. Fitzpatrick, who recently returned from home leave, is for the time being attached to the
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    MRS. W. MAKEPEACE.
    69 1 Death Of Former Singapore Resident. The death occurred at Weston-super-Mare on June 26 of Mrs. Walter Makepeace, of Bristol and formerly of Singapore. Mrs. Makepeace came to Singapore in 1892 and was married to the former editor of the Singapore Free Press in 1901. Two of her
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    CHINA MUST BUILD ITS OWN PLANES.
    308 1 Kwangtung Air Chief’s i Attitude. I AFTER WORLD TOUR. “China’s Air Force Is Obsolete.” I A Chinese view of European air forces—and a word on China’s own requirements—came from General Huang Kwong-yu. director of the Kwangtung Air Department who passed through Singapore on the
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    SCISSORS ASSAULT.
    67 1 $100 Fine On Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, July 27. The Seremban magistrate, Mr. V. W. W. S. Purcell, today fined a Chinese. >ng Eo Tho, $100, on in default three months’ rigorous imprisonment, foi voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a pair of scissors to Tan Seng.
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    EUROPEAN WOMAN HONOURED.
    207 1 By Sultan Of Kelantan At Balai Besar. The ttrst European woman to be honoured by a Malay ruler, Mrs. P. S. Williams, the wife of the District Officer. Kuala Kangsar, has been made a Member of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan by His Highness the
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    HONG KONG AIR SERVICE DELAY.
    56 1 Reuter. London, July JO. In the House of Commons Sir Philip Sassoon (Under-Secretary of State for Air) informed Mr. Nunn (Con., Whitehaven) that the establishment of a branch from the F.ngland-Australia air line to Hong Kong and Shanghai was being considered but negotiations were insufficiently
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    MRS. E. J. WILLIAMS.
    98 1 Death Of Former Local Resident. The death occurred at Poole recently of Mrs. E. J. Williams at the age of 68. Mrs. Williams lived a long time in Singapore. She was the widow of Mr. Augustus Padmore Williams who died in 1916. Among the wreaths were
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    VITAL STATISTICS.
    38 1 The number of deaths in Singapore week was 205, compared to 194 the previous week. Phthisis accounted for 28 of these, pneumonia 22 and enteritis 12. The total births were 343 giving a birth-rate of 36.90.
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    South Africa To Compete In Eastern Markets.
    812 2 Trade Envoy On Extensive Tours. Mr. A. T. Brennan, Trade Commissioner for the Union of South Africa at Batavia, who was in Singapore this week, K ave the Straits Times a special interview in which he made it clear that South Africa was
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    EASIEST WAY TO SMUGGLE.
    176 2 Monopolies Official’s View In Chandu Trial. "Everyone knows that the easiest way to smuggle successfully is to adopt the simplest methods: their very obviousness helps to divert sus picion,” said Mr. L. D. Darby. Assistant Controller of Government Monopolies. in his final address in a chandu
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    PLANTERS’ CONFERENCE.
    36 2 The Planters’ Conference which has been arranged by the Incorporated Society of Planters, to be held on August 24, 25 and 26, 1934. at Port Dickson has been postponed indefinitely owing to unforeseen circumstances
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    ALIMONY CLAIM AGAINST M. MICHAUX.
    108 2 K.L. Application. DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS IN PARIS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 26. An application for alimony was mentioned before the Chief Justice this morning, the petitioner being Madame Marie Antoinette Michaux. wife of Robert Marie Kmile Michaux. director and general manager of the
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    SALARY ADVANCES.
    176 2 Co-operator’s Resolution At Urban Conference. A resolution deploring the granting of salary advances prior to festivals will be considered at the fifth allMalayan Urban Co-operative Conference to be held at the Raffles Institution. Singapore next week-end Mr Wong Peng Swee < chairman. Singapore Posts and Telegraphs Society* will
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    RIOT SEQUEL.
    130 2 Eleven Men Charged With Unlawful Assembly. The riot between rival factions of Malays and Chinese at Pulau Tikong Kechil two days ago was followed bv the arrest of ten Teocheow Chinese and four Malays. Eleven of these men were produced on Wednesday before Mr. Norman Grice, the second
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    $21,000 BURIED UNDER A TREE.
    672 2 Police Find. MALAY PEON SEVr TO PRISON. ■From Our Own Correspondent, In the first Magistrate's court' Mr. C. W. A. Sennett. passed of 20 months imprisonment t n from May 23rd on Lob. A young M peon, who pleaded guilty to a ch£ of housebreaking
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      VITAL DECISIONS.
      980 3 Danubian confederation. —S traits Times. July 26. Thl se art > critical hours in Europe I. d 0 not wish to be unnecessarily Kiirmist. but we should fall in our ndcavouring to interpret the |‘vs il we refused t 0 recognise lv that the assassination oi that ■ailuit
      Danubian confederation.—S traits Times. July 26.  -  980 words
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      TIN SUBSTITUTES.
      984 3 Straits Times. July 27. Among the avowed objects of the advocates of tin control are “to secure a fair and reasonable relation between production and consumption, with a view to preventing rapid and severe oscillations of price, ensure the rapid absorption of surplus stocks, and stimulate consumption.” How
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      AERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
      756 3 -Straits Times. July 28. Group-Captain S. W. Smith, Officer Commanding, R.A.F. Far East, gave his first public expression of views on the subject of aerial development In Malaya in an Interview published In the last issue of The Sunday Times, and in reminding us that this country, more
      -Straits Times. July 28.  -  756 words
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      THE TRADE REPORT.
      1063 4 we do about it “—Straits Times. July 30. A great deal will be spoken and written for many years to come on the subject of the Report of the Commission appointed by Sir Cecil Clement! to inquire into the trade of tiie Straits Settlements, the directors in
      we do about it ? “—Straits Times. July 30.  -  1,063 words
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      $21,500,000.
      1052 4 for internal use—Straits Times. July 31. Sir Basil Blackett’s report on th question of Malayan currency is a model ot conciseness. A very intneat problem is dissected and explained with the greatest lucidity, and the solution oiiered is one which cann i ruifle unduly the feelings of any party
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      “ABUSE OF THE MONOPOLY”
      1236 5 Straits Times. August 1. In some respects, the activities of shipping conferences are detrimental to the trade of this Colony and contrary to the interests of Britisn shipping. So much is established ciearly in part three of the Report of the Trade Commission. In the summarised
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    MR. LIM CHIN GUAN.
    127 5 Bankruptcy Echo In Penang Court. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. July 30 In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Whittley refused to grant an interlocutory Injunction restraining the Official Assignee frcm granting proxy to certain shareholders in the matter of 6.400 shares In the Malay-Siamese Prospecting Co.
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    CHEAPER PILOTAGE.
    36 5 It is announced that from Aug. 1 there will be a temporary reduction of ten per cent, on all pilotage dues for the pilotage district of Port Swettenham for a period of six months.
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  • OCCASIONAL NOTES
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      SHALL WE SEE IT?
      69 6 Straits Times. July 26 There is a partial eclipse ol the moon tonight. According to tin* .01 thority from which this fact is tuk«*n. it will be visible in the Pacific arm eastern part of Asia and m Australia This broad territorial description may or may
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      HEADLINES.
      91 6 Straits Times. July 26. A correspondent who signs himself Malodorous writes to assure us th.vhis sympathy is entirely with the man who has to write headlines lor mure* dealing with the sewage disposal cantroversy. The sympathy takes piactical form, too, the following sug »es tlons, in best Chicago strain
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      A QUESTION OF FAITH.
      237 6 Straits Times. July 26. Writing in reference to a leading article which appeared in our issue cl Tuesday last, a reader who is very closely in touch with the planting industry writes as follows Tha* some estate managers are now receiving a substantial increase in ihc'r
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      THE FOUGERE CASE.
      342 6 Straits Times. July 26. A writer In the Issue of Truth dated July ll comments further upon "the miscarriage of justice at Singapore, to which I referred a fortnight ago." After stating the result of the appeal by the Crown against the decision of the District Judge.
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      THE SONG OF THE SCENT.
      172 6 Straits Times. July 27. The doctor and the president Were very much distressed About a certain district, whose Eiriuvia obsessed Olfactory nerve centres of The dwellers on the crest. The dwellers in the valley, whence These odours emanate. Do not possess such senses, or Can
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      THE ECLIPSE.
      96 6 body was happy.-Straits Times. July 27. The eclipse of the moon last night was heralded by the beating of kero- sene tins, biscuit tins and the like. The noise was made with a very laudable purpose, namely, to scare away the monster which sought to devour the moon.
      body was happy.-Straits Times. July 27.  -  96 words
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      STILL THEY COME.
      299 6 Straits Times. July 27. Mr. Hugh Longden. writing in me Portsmouth Evening News, describes 'the thrill of entering Singapore “the Gibraltar of the East, the key to the Malay Straits, which open tlie gateway from India to the Philippines. China j and Japan.“ Singapore people who have
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      MINING LABOUR.
      221 6 due to any coolies absconding.—Straits Times. July 28. Several references have been made in the Straits Times to schemes which have been considered by the F.M S. Chamber of Mines for the importation into Perak of coolies suitable for woix on mines and estates. No official accounts have
      due to any coolies absconding.—Straits Times. July 28.  -  221 words
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      THE OXFORD SOCIETY.
      129 6 very warmest good wishes.”—Straits Times. July 28. We have received from the Oxforu University Press. London. (Humphrey Milford), a copy of the first number c; the magazine Oxford, which is the organ of the Oxford Society. The price ol the magazine is one shilling and in a
      very warmest good wishes.”—Straits Times. July 28.  -  129 words
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      MR. R. O. BISHOP.
      303 6 allowed to leave the country.— Straits Times, July 28. Following the recommendation and by the Engledow Commission. Technological and Advisory Division ol the Rubber Research Institute or Malaya has been abolished. The result is that the head of that division Mr. R O. Bishop. M.B.E., will
      allowed to leave the country.—Straits Times, July 28.  -  303 words
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      GRAND GUIGNOL.
      245 6 —Straits Times. July 30. After a week-end devoted to wadi"through the first volume of the Repo: of the Trade Commission, the victim 1 mto a fitful slumber, terrified at nought that tour more volumes t be issued. This morning. XUid victim was found In a rt the verandah,
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      AIR RACE CRITICISM.
      193 7 -Straits Times, July 30. Criticism of the conditions of the! England— Australia air race and of its efficiency as a practical means of furthering the development of civil aviation have elicited a reply from Sir Macpherson Robertson who, in giving £15.000 as prize money, made the; race
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      PLAYING FIELDS.
      166 7 PLAY ING FIELDS. -Straits Times, July 30. ma lh purpose of the Daylight Uin which was passed by the CBislatlve Council last year, was to rci grea ter facilities for recreation. In so far as that went, the object r*as been attained, .and the Colony as a whole undoubtedly benefits,
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      “WAS IT WORTH IT?”
      255 7 years of close study.—Straits Times, July 31. According to present Indications, the Straits Times is going to find itself in a minority in its opinion that the results of the Trade Commission amply Justify the expenditure of a little over $70,000. Frankly, we anticipated that the
      years of close study.—Straits Times, July 31.  -  255 words
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      A PLEA.
      245 7 A PLEA -Straits Times, July 31. About ten years ago protests were made regarding the bad acoustic properties of the Council Chamber. Even members on one side of the table found it difficult to hear what a member on the other side was saying. Reporters of course, were great sufferers
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      “GOVERNMENT SERVANTS. ”
      87 7 “GOVERNMENT SERVANTS. public servants !—Straits Times, July 31. The last paragraph of the annual report of the Department of Public Works, F.M.S., for the year 1933, which is signed by the Hon. Mr. G. Sturrock refers to the Department’s technical officers being also good government servants.” It is full time
      public servants !—Straits Times, July 31.  -  87 words
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      GOING UP.
      146 7 Straits Times, August 1. Great Britain has won the Davis Cup again. Her representatives have also captured the men’s and women’s singles championships at Wimbledon A Briton has won the Open Golf Championship and English cricketers hold The Ashes.” with an evenmoney chance of retaining them. Now who
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      OSCULATION IN OKLAHOMA.
      251 7 of getting real service !—Straits Times, August 1. A new and vigorous culture of the domestic amenities is proposed by a group of Oklahomans who nave organised the Husband’s Grrtitude Club, says the Literary Digest. In an idealistic spirit worthy of the great open spaces where men
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      MARIE DRESSLER.
      174 7 -Straits Times, August I. By the death of Marie Dressier, the world has been robbed of a woman who is probably more universally loved than any other of her sex. Until a few years ago she was practically unknown to all but the keenest of cinema enthusiasts, although
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      PARRITCH.
      105 7 -Straits Times, August 1. Efforts of the wheat producing countries of the world to make China and the orient where rice has long been the staple diet change over to cereals has met with success in an unexpected quarter. In North Johore, a mine manager recently arranged for bowls
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    BIRTHS
    101 7 CALHAEM.— At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on July 26, 1934, to Jean the wife of T. M. Calhaem, a son. WARD—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore. on July 31, 1934, to Evelyn, wife of Norman Ward of Kota Ttnggi, Johore. a son. WAYMAN.—At the Maternity Hospital. Malacca, on July 27,
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    81 7 DEATHS EVAIYS.—On July 26, 1934, at No. 1 AddJi R/mH filnpanorr* Mr. C. A. Evans. 59 ream rvOliU, 01i1h«|A/1 IVII v. n, v cum, up MAKEPEACE. —At Weston-super-Mart. an June 26, Ray beloved wife of Walter Makepeace of 22. Holmes Grove. Henleaze, Briofnk formorlv nf RlnfffltXJrP. LUr\ Il/I 1I1UI 1/
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    COURT SEQUEL TO FATAL ROAD CRASH.
    1120 8 American Charged With “Causing Death By Rash Act” Excitement Theory Advanced. The case against Philip Druiding, an American, managing director ol L. A. Dreyfus and Co. Ltd., Cecil Street. Singapore, who is charged with causing death by a rash was further adjourned on Tuesday.
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    DEATH OF MR. W. CRAIG.
    94 8 Journalist Who Became Postmaster-General. The death occurred on Friday at Katoomba. New South Wales, of Mr. William Craig, lormerly of Singapore. He was born in 1867. Mr. Craig joined the Singap>re Free Press in 1893 and in 1899 was appointed Mail Assistant by the Government.
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    FOUGERE CASE CITED.
    102 8 Leniency Plea For Malay Thief. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 30. The sentences in the Fougere and the Penang nonya cases were quoted by counsel in his plea for leniency in a case of Lob, a Malay peon, who pleaded guilty before the nrst magistrate today
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    DRAFTSMAN FOR TRIAL.
    111 8 Story Of Forged Promissory Note. T. G. Francis, a draftsman in the Singapore Harbour Board, was committed for trial at the Assizes by Mr. J. M. Brander, in the police court on Tuesday, on a charge of using as genuine a forged promissory note for $378.50. Allegations
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    LADIES’ NIGHT.
    171 8 Rotarians Entertain Fair Guests. From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 27. Last night was ladies’ night at the Seremban Rotary Club dinner meeting held at the Seremban Rest House. The Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes M.C.S. presided and the others present were:— Mr. and Mrs. D. Farquharson.
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    MR. H. FAIRBURN TO RETIRE.
    501 8 Reorganised S.S. Police. S YEARS AS INSPECTOR GENERAL. Inspectoi General of Police. S.S., tor the last nine years, the Hon. Mr. h Fairburn nas. it is undei stood, decid ec to retire next March, following 31 years* service in the Malayan police force. During his
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    TRADE MARK CASE.
    67 8 When a Japanese, S. Narushike. appeared on Wednesday before Mr. H. A Forrer the chiminal district Judge to answer a charge of using a false trade mark resembling that used on Mobiloil tins Mr. F. G. Vaux (defending) said that the matter had been settled by the
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    TWO ARMED PRISONERS AT LIBERTY.
    337 9 Widespread Search. VILLAGE POLICE STATION LOOTED BEFORE ESCAPE. lFrom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July *30. widespread search is being made lw0 escaped prisoners—armed lth stolen uns and ammunition—u j 10 broke away from custody on Sat1:1 The men made their sensational es...De roni the small
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    CHINESE SCHOOL WIN LIBEL SUIT.
    256 9 Newspaper To Pay $500 Agreed Damages. Allegations that a local Chinese school indulged political propaganda made by a leading Chinese newspaper formed the subject of a libel case mentioned before the Chief Justice on Monday. An apology was made in Court and it was stated
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    STUDENTS’ CHANCE.
    71 9 British Empire Scholarships. Iih entrance examinations ior the i n n British Empire Scholarships boron, vT^ Ulty of Engineering. Loughpl,.t f 1 College. have now been comut i J he Scholarships are tenable th P n g orough for the full period of Course. Brrio f S^ holar
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    DISTRESSED EUROPEANS FUND TO CLOSE.
    46 9 The need for continuing the F.M.S. Distressed Europeans Fund having ceased to exist in the F.M.S., Kedah and Malacca, it has been decided to close down the Fund on Sept. 30. \Vith regard to Singapore the matter is now under discussion.
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    CHARGE WITHDRAWN.
    172 9 No Intimidation Alleged Against Muslims. The charge of criminal intimidation against two Mohammedans—both of the name at Gulam Hadir—was withdrawn on Saturday before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, on instructions from the Deputy Public Prosecutor. lhev were, however, asked to sho v cause why they should not
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    MAN WHO WIRED RAILWAY STATION.
    367 9 Discharge Granted. CREDITORS WITHDRAW THEIR CLAIMS. Ismail bin Puiau, the electrical contractor who was responsible for the wiring of Singapore s new railway station, applied for his discharge from bankruptcy before Mr. Justice Gerahty. Mr. C. O. Lim, Assistant Official Assignee. said that Ismail was
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    MISSING BABY.
    136 9 Taken From Hospital By Chinese. The disappearance from the General Hospital of a three-month-old baby has set the local police a difficult task. It appears that a Hokkien farmer and his wife brought the infant to the General Hospital at the beginning of May, but on their visit
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    WHEN BAIL SHOULD BE ALLOWED.
    221 9 Magistrate’s Views. CHETT1AR ANI) WIFE ON SERIOUS CHARGES. <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 27 A well-known Chettiar, named Somasundram Chetty, and his wife, Ammami, were produced defer? Mr. F. K. Wilson today on serious charges relating to a young girl. An application tor
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    CHINESE SENTENCED.
    219 9 One Month’s Imprisonment For Cheating. “When the complainant’s story is compared w;th mine it will amply prove to your worship that my story 'is true,” was the confident assertion of a young Chinese building sub-contrac-tor, Ng Ah Peng, at the conclusion of his defence to a charge of
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    TEXTILE QUOTAS.
    115 9 Decision On Goods Ordered Before May 7. It has been decided to admit in 1934, subject to the quota, regulated textiles shipped against orders proved to the satisfaction of the Registrar to have been placed before May 7, 1934. Importers were requested by the Registrar’s notice of June
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    FRONTIER REGULATIONS HAMPER TRADE.
    5984 10 LECISI.4TIIE COUNCIL. Rubber And Rice Transport To And From Malacca. At the Legislative Council on Morday it was disclosed by Mr. Tan Cheng Lock that the introduction of rubber regulation and the rules governing the transport of rice had adversely affected the trade. Malacca which is
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    NO ORDER.
    120 12 Bar Committee Motion Against Solicitor. The motion against an advocate and solicitor of the Singapore Bar, for an order that he be suspended from practice or struck oft the roll for unprofessional conduct, came up before the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Huggard K.C., and Mr. Justice Gerahty. K.C.
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    ALLEGED THEFT IN CHURCH.
    115 12 A young Portuguese Eurasian. Clarenc e de Souza, claimed trial on Monday before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, on a charge of the theft of a white gold watch and chain valued u- $5O on July 4. De Souza also pleaded not guilty to the
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    BY AIR TO AUSTRALIA.
    629 12 “All Ited” Route Details. MAIL SERVICE FIRST CONSIDERATION. Shortly before the start of the air race to Australia, it is hoped that one of the live new Pe Havilland 4-engined express air liners built for Qantas Empire Airways Ltd., operating the all-Red route between Singapore and
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    Meet The Man Whose Voice You Know.
    116 12 Meet The Man Whose Voice You Know Hundreds of people in Singapore familiar with his voice had the opportunity of speaking to a man tor the first time this week. He was Mr. Edward Startz, popular announcer of Phohi, Holland’s chief broadcasting station, well-known to all wireless enthusiasts in the
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    NO MORE CHINESE FILM BRIGANDS.
    246 12 Hollywood’s Promise. TELLING THE WEST ABOUT CHINA. Mr. Lo Meng-yau has been a mar. with a mission. He has toured America and Europe for a whole year telling people about Chinese films and ramming home to Hollywood and Elstree producers the fact that they really
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    ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE WITHDRAWN.
    107 12 Indor Singh. Tara Singh. Shamer Singh and Arjan Singh appeared again again on Tuesday before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, on a charge of attempted murder. Court-Inspector Maclennan said that the D.P.P. had asked to withdraw the charge against Shamer Singh and Arjan Singh. They
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    NEW SEWERAGE SCHEME PREPARED FOR ALEXANDRA ROAD WORKS.
    3177 13 Offensive Smell Likely To Be Eliminated. Details of a new sewerage scheme at the Alexandra Road works which it is anticipated will considerably reduce, if not entirely eliminate the present offensive smell were given at Friday’s meeting ol the Singapore Municipal Commissioners.
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    JAMBOREE FUND.
    77 14 The following donations have been received by the Singapore Boy Scouts’ Association for the Jamboree Fund Messrs. Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par $200; Mr. T. J. B. Wearne $100; Mr. Ng Sen Choy $100; Anglo-Chinese School—11th Troop $50; Mr. Roland St. J. Braddell $50; Capt. J.
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    JUDGE REJECTS TAMIL’S ALLEGATIONS.
    883 14 English Manager Vindicated. HEAVY SENTENCE IMPOSED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 26. Allegations against Mr. K. L. Parker, European manager or a rubber estate were completely rejected by Mi. Justice Howes in the Supreme Court today, when the trial of it. Danasamy, a Tamil estate
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    NEW SEAMEN’S CHAPLAIN.
    144 14 Rev. A. V. Wardle For Singapore. The committee of the Missions to Seamen have appointed the Rev. A. V. Wardle to be Chaplain for Singapore in succession to the Rev. C. J. Brown, who goes as Chaplain to Hong Kong in succession to t3ie Rev. G. T.
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    TANGLIN TEACHERS CHARGED.
    76 14 The head teacher of a Malay school in Tanglin, Rahmat bin Yaha, was produced before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, on Monday on a charge of criminal breach of trust of $44. He claimed to be tried and was allowed bail in $2OO until Aug. 7.
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    MANAGER SENT TO PRISON.
    421 14 Theft Of Goods From John Littles. Malcolm Catchitek Jaspar, an Armenian. who was manager of Little’s restaurant and cafe, and proprietor of Beach House, Katong, was charged in the police court on Thursday with theft of provisions valued at $4.15 from John Little and Co.’s store
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    FEDERAL RUMOURS.
    159 14 Abolishment Of Chief Secretaryship. (From Our Own Correspondent.)! Kuala Lumpur. July 25. The Malay Mail says:—it is rumoured that when the Hon. Mr. M. B. Shelley retires early next year, the appointment of Chief Secretary will be abolished but that the Hon. Mr. G. E. Cator will come
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    $2,000,000 SPENT IN ENGLAND.
    428 15 AND here IS THE man WHO SPENT IT. r Huang Shut Siang. one-time pore schoolboy and now a proI dlicial in the Kwangtung Provincial Government, arrived in Singapore on the liner Ajax on Fridll.;| lis young but influential man is returning to Canton after an eight
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    MALACCA SABHA.
    120 15 Sangeetha Abivirthi Meeting. l r m 0ur Own Correspondent.) i, Malacca. July 21. Sano,’.ni\ nnus H general meeting of the vas i, .1 Abivirthi Sabha. Malacca. P lf j„ n d at the Sabha premises. 59, d av L Malacca, on Saturfor T th, M rnmary of the
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    FATAL ENDING TO MAH-JONG PARTY.
    163 15 Day’s Imprisonment For Chinese. One day’s imprisonment was imposed on Lim Ah Leng in the second police court on Thursday for voluntarily causing hurt to a 65-year-old Shanghai man. The charge had been reduced from one of murder, and Lim had been in custody since
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    FIRST BROADCAST.
    194 15 Children’s Orchestra Do Well. Mr. E. A. Brown’s newly formed Children’s Orchestra broadcast a concert from Tomlinson Hall on July 25 in the first part of the usual Wednesday afternoon broadcast of Station Z.H.I.. Singapore. It was perhaps the biggest occasion in their young history, for not only
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    NEW IRRIGATION BILL.
    135 15 Straits Scheme Based On F.M.S. Legislation. A Bill to provide for the establishment and regulation of Irrigation Areas is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council and was published in the Straits Settlements Gazette on Friday. The bill provides for the establishment and regulation of irrigations
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    TEXTILE PRICES NOT MUCH HIGHER.
    414 15 Latest Views Of Merchants, The estimate given in the Straits Times two days ago that prices oi piecegoods had advanced by about 20 per cent, since the introduction of the textile quotas, was commented upon hy an importer on Thursday. most cases.” he declared, prices
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    MALAYAN SHOW.
    49 15 Dates To Revert To August Next Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 24. It has been decided to revert to the August Bank Holidays for the holding ot the Twelfth Malayan Exhibition In 1935. The dates will accordingly be Aug. 3, 4 and 5, 1935.
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    BUFFER POOL AND QUOTAS BILL.
    406 15 Both Opposed. BRITISH MALAYA ASSN. PROTESTS. I he committee's report presented at the annual general meeting of the Association of British Malaya held in London on July 25 contains intoresting references to current Malayan business topics. Firstly, the committee identifies itself “with the almost complete
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    NEW A.B.M. CHAIRMAN.
    63 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 25. Mr. T. J. Cummins was today elected chairman of the Association of British Malaya for the coming year. Well known in the rubber world Mr. Cummins is a director of five companies—Batu Caves, Bukit Rajah, North Hummock (Selangor) Scafield Tremelbye
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    MALAYAN PLANTING TOPICS.
    2319 16 The Earliest Rubber IH76-1900 —1 he Story Of The Seeds —Heartless Neglect—First Research Records. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) rtho following notes I have endeavoured to dig up some facts relating to past history of rubber in the very early days which may not be known to many
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    Sir W. Hornell.
    53 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 25. Sir William Hornell, Vice-C.uncellor of the Hong Kong University, is In Kuala Lumpur. He spoke at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club yesterday and visited the Victoria Institution, the Federal Leper Settlement' at Sunge< Buloh and the Institute
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    COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF S.S. ECONOMICS.
    6250 17 legislative council meeting. Labour Which Involved Cost Of $70,325. The first volume of the report of the Colony Trade Commission was laid upon the tab'e at Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council. The two interim and the final reports constitute a comprehensive survey of trading
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    GUIDE NEWS.
    207 23 Presentation Of Jean Cavendish Shield. At a Guide meeting held at Klang, the Commissioner lor Malaya iMrs. L. A Thomas), who was accompanied by the Division Commissioner (Mrs. K. D. Butler), and M.H.Q. Secretary (Mrs. C A. Dinnage), made a special visit for the presentation of the Jean
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    SIR. B. BLACKETT RECOMMENDS CURRENCY COMMISSION.
    2047 24 Windfall Of $21,500,000 For Colony. The report of Sir Basil Blackett, who was appointed by the Secretary of State to inquire into the question of Malayan currency, together with a memorandum by the Treasurer of the Straits Settlements in connection with the report, was
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    NO REVALUATION.
    133 24 Resident Turns Down Seremban Scheme. (From Our Own Correspondent.' Seremban. July 25 Mr. W. Linehan, presiding at today's meeting of the Seremban Sanitary Board, recalled that the question ot revaluation o; to’;n properties n Seremban had come up before the Board six months ago and the question was
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    F.M.S. EXPORT DUTY
    44 24 Cancelled On Coconuts And Copra The F M S. Government Gazette >i July 27. that the Chief Secretary to Government has cancelled the export duty of 1V 2 per cent, ad valorem upon coconuts and copra, imposed on Sep 8. 1933.
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  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEW . Contained in Reuter, Britiih Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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      AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR ASSASSINATED.
      762 25 —Reuter. REBELS enter chancellery. I German Minister’s Political Indiscretion. Vienna. July 25. nr Dolliuss has been assassinated. The first fflcial announcement of death of Dr. Dollfuss was made in a wireless broadcast by Dr. Schusnigg Minister for Education) at 10 o clock tonight, announcing that he had
      —Reuter.  -  762 words
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      CUTS RESTORED.
      64 25 £1,000,000 For Australian Defence. Canberra. July 24. The Budget gives revenue at £73,943,000 and expenditure at £72.640.000. British goods benefit to the extent of nearly £500,000 from primage concessions in return for abandoning the original restriction proposals on Australian meat. Defence expenditure has increased by £1,000,000 and all
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      WILL SAFEGUARD INDEPENDENCE.
      450 25 ance with relevant treaties.’ ’’—British Wireless. King George’s Message To, President Miklas. REVOLT SUPPRESSED. Nazi Rebels Flee To Mountains. j Rugby. July 26. The following telegram from the j King has been despatched to the Pre- I sident of the Austrian Republic: “It is with horror that
      ance with relevant treaties.’ ’’—British Wireless.  -  450 words
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      NAZIS DEFEATED.
      287 25 —Reuter. Main Group Rounded Up After Clash. Vienna, July 28. The fighting in Styria was ended with an encounter in the Eibeswaid, where 700 Nazis were rounded up after they had surrendered. Only isolated bands of fleeing Nazis in the mountainous borders of Styria and Carinthia remain to
      .—Reuter.  -  287 words
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      “NO PROSPECT OF WAR.”
      328 25 Reuter. trip to Nanking next week —Sin Kuo Min. The Times On Germany’s Responsibility. London, July 27. There has been nothing for centuries like the vogue of political assassinations which threatens to submerge civilisation on the Continent, declares The Times. The murder of Dr. Dollfus inspires
      Reuter.; trip to Nanking next week —Sin Kuo Min.  -  328 words
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      JAPAN’S PLANS TO SEIZE
      316 26 NORTH-WEST CHINA. “Necessary Step In Order To Cope With Soviet” Shanghai, July 26. Japan's designs on the vast region extending irom the Manehukuo border across North China to Sinkiang. on the north-west irontier. it is reported, are evidenced by the activities o many retired Japanese military
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      HONOUR FOR SAGE.
      47 26 Union Times. Nation To Celebrate The Birthday Of Confucius. Shanghai, July 2a. The Executive Yuan of the Central (iovernment has issued a mandate asking the people to celebrate the birthday of Confucius on Aug. 27 instead of the 27th day of the Sth Moon.—
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      TAXATION RELIEF.
      205 26 Lunghwa. near Shanghai.—Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh. |)r. Kung’s Proposal For Flood Areas. The epidemic of influenza in Southern Shansi is spreading, and even Taiyuan, the capital, has been affected. The death roll is rapidly mounting. The neighbouring province of Shensi is taking active measures
      Lunghwa. near Shanghai.—Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  205 words
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      T.U.C. AND WAR.
      165 26 Reuter. No United Front" With Communists. London, July 24. The National Joint Council representing the Trades Union Congress and the Labour Party and the Parliamentary Labour Party has turned down the proposa. by the British Communist Party lor the organisation of an united tront against Fascism and
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      HITLER’S DECREE.
      81 26 -Reuter. Promotion For The Nazi Guards. Berlin, July 25. Hitler has issued a decree raising the black-uniformed Nazi guards to the status of an independent organisation of the Nazi Party “in view of their great services in connection with the events of June 30.” Thus, the leader. Himmler,
      -Reuter.  -  81 words
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      MEXICAN CLOUDBURST.
      35 26 -Reuter. Eagle Pass. Texas, July 25. Eight people are dead and twenty critically injured, and many more homeless in Allende, Mexico, as the result of a cloudburst. Houses were crumpled under the torrent.—Reuter.
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      NANKING APPOINTMENTS
      36 26 —Sin Kuo Min. Shanghai, July 27. The Nanking Government has appointed Mr. Lo Kia-lun to be principal of the Central University, and Mr. Cheng Tin-fang to be instructor of the Political College.—Sin Kuo Min.
      —Sin Kuo Min.  -  36 words
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      DEATH OF FAMOUS SOLDIER.
      146 26 Marshal Lyautey. SUPPRESSED REVOLT OF AIR) EL KRIM. Paris, July 27. The death occurred here today of Marshal Hubert Lyautey. following a recent attack of jaundice.—Reuter. On Tuesday Marshal Lyautey received the last sacrament, and was given oxygen and camphor injections to sustain the heart and
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      BIG TIN SCHEME FOR SIAM ?
      271 26 BIG TIN SCHEME FOR SIAM Report Discounted In Singapore. <From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. July 27. A proposal is afoot to form a smelting company to operate in Southern Siam. It is intended to deal with ore mined in the country. The capital will be 5.000.000 ticals. The scheme will
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      LUANTUNG PROBLEM IN COMMONS.
      68 26 —Reuter. (’all For Action Against Japan’s Intrusion. London, July 26. In the House of Commons, Mr. Geoirrey le M. Mander raised the question of British troops at Shanhaikwan training outside the Great Wall and asked if the British Government could do something to resist continuous Japanese
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      SEVERAL NEW AIR ROUTES.
      167 26 Phenomenal Success Of Mail Services. CHEAP POSTAGE. Passenger Lines Booked To Capacity. London, July 25. That the British public has become increasingly air-minded is shown by the popularity of the air lines operated by Imperial Airways and the railways by whom a combine was formed last
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      Turkish Sentries Shoot Italian.
      57 26 Turkish Sentries Shoot Italian -Reuter. Athens, July 25. A message from i Rhodes states that Turkish sentries fired on an Italian fishing boat off Anatolia today. They killed one of the cre\s of a boat plying near the Italian island of Castelorizzo. They had put intb a creek on the
      -Reuter.  -  57 words
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      U.S. PLANES AND CHINA.
      115 26 -Reuter. British Government Refuses A Request. London. July 25. It was learned today that the PanAmerican Airways has applied for permission to run an air service from the Philippines to Hong Kong with the ultimate object of linking up with the Shanghai-Canton line: The British Government,
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      REAR-ADMIRAL NOBLE.
      34 26 —British Wireless. New Lord Commissioner Of The Admiralty. Rugby, July The King has approved the appointment of Rear-Admiral Percy Noble a Lord Commisisoner of the Admiralty and Chief of Supplies and Transpor
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      MENACING NAZI ATTITUDE.
      452 27 Heuter Wireless. -Reuter. Demonstration In Saar Threatened. STREET DUEL. Police Chief Shoots His Assailant. Saarbrucken, July 24. street duel during which i> shots were fired resulted in the death of a Saar Nazi, Mined llaumgartner, who tried to shoot Police Commissioner Maehts as he was going to
      Heuter Wireless.; -Reuter.  -  452 words
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      SIAMESE ROYALTY.
      40 27 -Reuter. T Brussels, July 26. h Kin 8 and Queen of Slam arrived bv lt 4 p m t°day. They were met tenri. r Belgian Majesties. They atPaiL U 5 ala and banquet at the Royal f( tonight.—Reuter.
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      FAMOUS ACTRESS DEAD.
      277 27 —Reuter. Worldwide Tributes To Marie Dressier. Santa Barbara (Calif.), July 29. Marie Dresslei, che famous film star, who has been ill for some weeks, died here today. Tributes are pouring in following the announcement of Miss Dressler’s death. Her courage sustained her in her gallant but unavailing
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      “King” As Vagrant
      55 27 —Reuter Wireless. Madrid. July 24. Kirn; Boris 1 of Andorra will be charged before the court as a vagrant. He is a Dutchman who, after a short residence in the tiny mountain republic, declared himself King. He had actually received a telegraphic remittance of £5 sterling addressed
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  55 words
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      SIAMESE ROYALTY.
      36 27 —Reuter. Prague. July 29. The King and Queen of Siam have arrived here on a three-day visit. They were greeted by the Czechoslovakian Prime Minister, M. J. Malypetr. and the Foreign Minister. Dr. Benes.—Reuter.
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      MARTIAL LAW IN MINNEAPOLIS.
      96 27 Reuter. Lorry Strike Sequel. EMPLOYERS REJECT PEACE PLAN. Minneapolis, July 26. Martial law has been proclaimed here in accordance with the ultimatum of the governor that the military would take control of the city unless the strike of lorry drivers was settled within 26 hours. The
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      MR. T’AN CHENG.
      88 27 Sits On Bench At London Court Of Appeal. London, July 26. Mr. T’an Cheng. Vice-President oi the Nanking Judicial Yuan, who is leading a legal commission, today visited the Court of Appeal and occupied a scat on the bench with the Master of the Rolls and two
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      EXPRESS ATTACKED.
      76 27 —Union Times. Luantung Bandits Repulsed. Shanghai. July 26. An express train from Shanhaikwan to Peiping yesterday encountered a large number of Chinese bandits who opened fire. Alter half an hour’s fighting the railway guards succeeded in driving the bandits off. The incident took place near the Yangkiang Railway
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      UPSIDE DOWN.
      46 27 It took him 14 minutes.—British Wireless. 14 Minutes’ Journey Across English Channel. Rugby, July 25 Flight-Lieut. Tyson celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first cross-Channel flight tby M. Louis Bleriot in 1909) today by making the journey upside down. It took him 14 minutes.—British
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      “Anglo-Irish Treaty Dead In Ireland”
      245 27 —Reuter. London. July 25. “The Anglo-Irish Treaty is dead in Ireland, and the British Government would be wise to abandon the treaty.” declares Mr. Frank Mac Dermot, the deputy leader of the Opposition in the Irish Dail. in a letter to The Times. “If I
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      WHY TAN KAH KEE FAILED.
      179 27 Reply In Commons. ALLEGED DUMPING FROM MALAYA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. July 27. In the House of Commons today Mr. J C. M. Guy (Con. Edinburgh) asked whether the Colonial Secretary’s attention had been drawn to the circumstances in which Tan Kah Kee and
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      GUNBOAT REPELS PIRATE RAID.
      55 27 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Hong Kong, July 27. A pirate attack yesterday on Sansha Island, off the Fukien coast, was repulsed by the gunboat Yung Chi, which fortunately was patrolling nearby. Scores of pirates were killed and the rest dispersed when the gunboat opened a devastating
      —Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  55 words
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      ASTOUNDING DEMAND
      81 27 SSin Kuo Min. Japanese And Chinese Customs In North. Shanghai, July 27. Chinese plans to establish custom.-* stations along the Great Wall passes have received a setback due to an official Japanese demand that tne plans be postponed indefinitely as Chinese customs would be injurious to Manchukuo’s trade.
      — SSin Kuo Min.  -  81 words
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      NANKING NAVY.
      64 27 from the Lower Yangtse.—Sin Kuo Min. To Hold Manoeuvres In Yangtse. Shanghai, July 27. Sixteen Chinese gunboats, including the Ning Hai, Hai Yung and Chung Shan, are being massed in the Yangtse River, preparatory to the holding of manoeuvres. They will be divided into two fleets, one representing
      from the Lower Yangtse.—Sin Kuo Min.  -  64 words
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      THE PANCHAN LAMA.
      39 27 chan Lama’s return to Tibet—Sin Jit Poh. Shanghai, July 27. Delegates of the Panchan Lama* spiritual leader of Tibet, have reached Shensi en route to Chlnghai to make arrangements for the Panchan Lama’s return to Tibet—Sin
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      POWERS MAY TAKE CONCERTED ACTION.
      206 28 AUSTRIA OTHERWISE QUIET. Von Papen Appointed Minister In Vienna. R edone. Ju.y ?•>. “The Independence of Austria for which Doll fuss fell, is a principle which will continue to be defended by Italy still more energetically in these exceptionally difficcrit times,” declares Signor Mussolini in
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      STYRIA REVOLT.
      257 28 Severe Fighting Many Killed. Vienna, July 27. The fighting between the Nazis and governmental forces has been renewed in Styria and in part of Carinthia. No quarter is being given in the Styrian fighting. It is officially stated that a major and five soldiers were killed, and a
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      VON PAPEN.
      38 28 -Reuter. Appointed Minister lo Austria. Berlin, July 27. Herr Hitler as asked ilerr von Papen (Vice-Chancellor) to go to Vienna immediately to report on the situation.—Reuter. Herr von Papen will be temporary German Minister in Vienna.—Reuter.
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      PRESS COMMENTS.
      238 28 —Reuter. Serajevo Multiplied Tenfold. London, July 26. The denunciation of Germany as being chiefly responsible for the re-, volt and a determination to maintain Austrian independence, form the key-, note of the French and Italian press. The Paris Figaro says. This crime has been inspired and directed by
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      SHIPS FOR CHINA.
      106 28 —Reuter. The Hai Yung Launched By Madame Quo. London, July 27. At Newcastle today Madame Quo Tai-chi, wife of the Chinese Minister in London, launched the Hai Yuan—the first of four ships that are being built two on the Tyne, and two on the Clyde—for the Chinese
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      AUSTRIAN REVOLT DEATH ROLL.
      217 28 Defeated Nazis Fleeing To Yugoslavia. THE NEW CABINET. Dr. Schuschnigg Made Premier. Yiei na. July 29. It is officially slated that the total casualties suffered by the Government forces in the fighting throughout Austria are 78 killed and 163 wounded. T1 e Nazis estimate their losses
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      SWISS PLANE CRASHES.
      43 28 Reuter Wireless. 12 Killed In Air Disaster In Germany. Paris, July 27. Nine passengers, including a woman and a three-year-old child, and three crew were burned to death when a Swiss plane crashed on the German side of Lake Constance.—
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      HEIMWEHR VICTORY.
      346 28 for becoming a Nazi.—Reuter Wireless. Prince Starhemberg’s New Portfolios. Vienna, July 29. The atmosphere in this city is electric as impending developments are all contingent on the choice of a new chancellor, for which Prince Starhemberg, Vice-Chancellor and leader oi the Heimwehr, has summoned a meeting of the
      for becoming a Nazi.—Reuter Wireless.  -  346 words
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      THE AIR “ATTACKS.”
      82 28 —Reuter. Success Claimed For Defenders. London. July 25. Considerable success in defending London against aeroplanes is chronicled in the official narrative of the last pha. s of thp “air ettacks.” The report shows that while mist on the first night prevented the fighters from flying and enabled
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      CRIME OF PIRACY.
      74 28 -Reuter Wireless. Finding Of Empire’s Highest Court. London. July 26. The Highest Court in the Empire has found that actual robbery is not an essential element in the crime of piracy according to the laws of nations and that the frustrated attempt to commit a piratical robbery
      -Reuter Wireless.  -  74 words
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      MALAYAN CHINESE.
      130 28 when searching visitors’ luggage.— q;i: Chew Jit Poh. Visits To Homeland Being Encouraged Shanghai, July 29. Special offices for handling the affairs of the overseas Chinese will soon be established in Shanghai and Amoy, according to Mr. Chen Shu-jeh, head of the Overseas Affairs Department. Nanking. Besides giving
      when searching visitors’ luggage.—q;i: Chew Jit Poh.  -  130 words
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      NAZI METHODS TO QUELL THE NAZIS.
      1042 29 SUMMARY TRIALS. Rebels’ Properties To Be l v/Onr lSvdLcQi Vienna, July 30. Sensational admissions by Government witnesses caused a predicament and high words between the bench and counsel for the defence livened up the opening of the court-martial „f the chief rebels—an ex-soldier named
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      ANTI-NAZI REPRISALS.
      69 29 Vienna, July 31. The confiscation of property of all concerned in the Nazi revolt and minor offenders to be forced to labour in the concentration camps was decreed by the new Cabinet at an extraordinary session, in w'hich the Cabinet heard the report of the Secretary for Defence
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      MALAYAN DUMPING FEARS.
      119 29 Commons Question On Tan Kah Kee Co. (From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 25. The Colonial Secretary (Sir Philip Cunliife-Lister > will be questioned in the House of Commons tomorrow on the alleged dumping on the British market of rubber goods manufactured by Malayan firms. Mr. J.
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      Air Race Entries.
      53 29 British Wireless. Rugby, July 24. A full list of the competitors for the speed and handicap air race which will take place in the Autumn in connection with the Melbourne Centenary celebrations has been published. Twenty-seven have entered for the handicap race only and 9 for the
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      SAN FRANCISCO STRIKE.
      18 29 —Reuter. San Francisco, July 25. The longshoremen have voted overwhelmingly for arbitration with the employers.—Reuter.
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      “SILVER JUBILEE” OF THE KING.
      422 29 —Reuter. Empire Celebration. PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO BE DECLARED. The following announcement ha* been telegraphed to the Officer Administering the Government and High Commissioner by the Secretary of State for the Colonies: The King has approved a recommendation of the Prime Minister that the twenty-fifth anniversary
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      LEAGUE ASSISTANCE TO CHINA.
      110 29 1 Reuter British Government’s Approval. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. David R. Grenfell (Lab., Gower), Mr. Anthony Eden said that the report of the League of Nations’ technical agent on his mission to China had been transmitted to the technical organisations of the
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      ADM. OKADA’S FAITH IN NAVAL CONFERENCE.
      1433 30 1936 than that of Great Britain.— Reuter. “POLICY OF FRIENDLINESS” Socialists Attack British Air Programme. Japan's faith in the outcome of the naval conference and her determination to retain the mandated Pacific islands were stressed by the Japanese Prime Minister in an interview at
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      ALASKA BASE.
      68 30 U.S. Could Strike At Japan.” Philadelphia. JUi., 23. General William Mitchell, retired veteran, in a statement here said that a united Air Force was inevitable. “Air supremacy will decide the next war. Alaska as our base w-" could dominate the entire world through air power. Alaska is the
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      PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS.
      12 30 -Reuter. London, Aug. 1. Parliament has adjourned until Oct. 30.—Reuter.
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      CEYLON TO BE OVERRULED.
      422 30 Reuter. Compulsory Application Of Textile Quotas. COMMONS STATEMENT Governor To Be Invested With Powers. The Imperial policy of textile quotas will be applied in Ceylon by legislation introduced by means of an Order-in-Couneil. This announcement was made in the House of Commons on Monday. London, July
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      DANCE ROUND BONFIRE.
      92 30 -Reuter End Of U.S. Longshoremen’s Strike. San Francisco, July 31 As a final gesture before the longshoremen resumed work thousands ol sailors made a huge bonfire, consuming the hated “black listing” volumes, containing the character certificates which until now have been compuko. before seamen were hired. The
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      NAZI MURDERERS EXECUTED.
      509 31 vm tv/ui -Reuter. |mpressi ve Scenes At Dollfuss’ Funeral. “AUSTRIA’S SAVIOUR” president Miklas Pays High Tribute. Vienna. Aug. 1. )r Dollfuss’ assailants, planetta and Holzweber, who were yesterday sentenced to death, have been hanged. (Earlier reports of incidents which followed the Austrian Nazi revolt will be found
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      LUANTUNG TRAIN COLLISION.
      141 31 Many Injured. SHOOTING IN PEIPING THEATRE. Shanghai. Julv 30 A collision occurred yesterday at Peitaoho, in the Luantung. between two trains on the Peiping-Mukden line, in which Mr. Cheng Bo-chiao. codirector of the railway and many other passengers were gravely injured Shipping to Tientsin Halted. Shipping to
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      TWO TOWNS LOOTED.
      169 31 were unable to maintain order Sin Chew Jit Poh. Bandits Reappear In Luantung. Shanghai. July 28 Chienan and Lolung. towns in the demilitarised Luan region in Norm Hopei, were attacked and occupied by bandits last night. Looting is continuing in the two towns, the oardlts ruthlessly Shooting
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      DEATH SENTENCE.
      128 31 port in North China. —Sin Chew Jit Poh. For Drug Smugglers In North China. Shanghai Julj 29. Drug smugglers will be shot in future, according to the latest order issued by the Tientsin Garrison com mand which has been forced to take drastic measures against opium smug glers
      port in North China.—Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  128 words
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      LUAN PROBLEMS.
      207 31 Mokaushan resort this morning.— 3in Chew Jit Poh. Official Japanese Statement. Shanghai. July 23. Agreement was reached on all problems affecting the demilitarised Luan region at the Sino-Japanese casein. sions at Dairen, today stated Col. Shlbayama. Military Attache to the Japanese Legation at Peiping who attended the conference,
      Mokaushan resort this morning.— 3in Chew Jit Poh.  -  207 words
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      N.I. RUBBER EXPORTS DECLINE.
      334 31 -Reuter. Efficacy Of Government Control. London. July 31. Preliminary statistics iro,.* i.ataviu ot the Netherlands Indian rubber exports for June are 26.900 tons, a 59 per cent, decrease on the May figures but roughly equal to those of June last year—but the May exports were admittedly
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      SIR R. TYRWHITT.
      29 31 Reuter Wireless. London. July 30 Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt has been appointed Admiral of the Fleet in succession to Sir Osmond de Beauvoir Brock who retires.—Reuter Wireless.
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      DISASTROUS FOREST FIRE.
      78 31 Spreading Hourly. THREE LIVES LOST IN SOUTH OF FRANCE. Toulon. July 26 One hundred million francs’ damage Is estimated to have been already done in a fire over 60 square miles In extent in the Forest of Maures The outbreak has claimed the lives of two soldiers
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      CONSERVATIVES WIN AT RUSHCLIFFE.
      107 31 Mr. Assheton’s Majority Of 4,300 Votes. London, July 27. The result of the Rushcliffe (Notts. > by-election was declared today. As a consequence of the resignation of Sir Henry Betterton, Minister of Labour, on his appointment as chair- man of the Unemployment Assistance Board, the Rushcliffe
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      STUDYING AVIATION.
      43 31 —lteuter. Singapore Official In ?.’orth America. Vancouver, Aug. 1. Major It. L. Nunn, D.S.O., Deputy Director of the Singapore Public Works Department, has departed on an air tour of the continent to study aviation methods in Canada and the United States.—Iteuter.
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      WHEAT HARVEST.
      79 31 Reuter Wireless. 1934 Crops Expected To Be Small. Rome. July 28 The International Institute ol Agriculture estimates that production of wheat in Europe in 1934 will not attain 40.000.000 metric tons, which compares with 47.000 000 last year. Russia will have a slight export margin but the United
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      FRANCO-GERMAN TRADE.
      51 31 -Reuter Wireless. New Commercial Treaty Signed Paris, July 28. The Franco-German trade agreement has been signed. It is understood that the new treaty will institute a principal clearinghouse for trade between the two countries insuring the monthly payment of the service on the Young and Dawes Loans Reuter
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    TEACHING IN MALAYA IS PLEASANT.
    889 32 But It Has Drawbacks Unknown In England. The difficulties and pleasures of a school teacher’s life in Malaya were recalled by Mr. Richard Sidney, editor ol Roda. when he addressed the Singapore Rotary Club on July 25 on ••The lighter side of schoolmastering Mr. Sidney
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    MR. C. A. EVANS.
    163 32 Large Assembly At Funeral. After an illness of only a few days, tlie death took place on Thursday at his residence in Addis Road of Mr. Cyril Augustus Evans, the well-known Singapore lawyer. The cause of death was heart failure and its suddeness came as a
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    MOSQUITO WAR.
    126 32 New Methods At Seremban. From Our Own Correspondent.» Seremban. Julv 25. The Seremban Sanitary Board today appro/ed a resolution to alter their bye-laws to ••naLle them to deal with mosquito destruction. According to the present law the owners ol ponds, in which the mosquitoes breed, had to do
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    PENGHULU’S RULING QUESTIONED.
    304 32 Interesting Appeal In Selangor Court. (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Juiy 25. An interesting appeal against the decision or the penghulu oi Kuala Lumpur concerning a suit between two newspaper agents was heard belore j Che Ahmad, the second magistrate, i today The parties were the
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    CONVICTIONS SET ASIDE.
    249 32 No Evidence Of Guilty Knowledge. Amoo. Abdullah and Aziz, who were convicted on Jan. 31 last by the second magistrate on charges of receiving and disp:sing of jewellery which was alleged to be part of the proceeds of a big theft of jewellery from a French firm
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    BANKRUPT OBTAINS DISCHARGE.
    360 32 Judgment For $3,000 Against Broker. In the Bankruptcy Court on Fridabefore Mr. Justice Gerahty. an appii c tion for discharge was made by \iHarry Baker, a Rumanian by birth but a naturalised British subject Mr. S. Fung, appearing in support said that the receiving order wr made
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    HIGHLANDS SOCIETY.
    190 32 Committee Discuss Improvements. A Committee meeting of the Cameron Highlands Society was held on Sunday at the Camerons Highlands Club, when a number of important matters were orought up tor discussion Up-to-date maps of the Highlands have been prepared, showing all alienated areas and applications pending and these
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    PULAU BRANI EXTEND CHINESE.
    1466 33 League Leaders Lucky To Take Both Points. Chinese 3; Branl Pulau Brani gave the Chinese one /.he hardest lights they have had this vear in a First Division match at Anson Road Stadium on Monday and »ere distinctly unfortunate to lose by t h re e
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    Phenomenal Time For 400 Metres Hurdles
    68 33 -Reuter. Stockholm, July 26. Glenn Hardin (America) returned the phenomenal time of 50.6 sec. for the 400 metres hurdles, beating his own unofficial record of 51.8 and Morgan Taylor’s official record of 52. The 110 metres hurdles was won by Percy Geard (America) in
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    DR. H. O. HOPKINS.
    89 33 Brilliant Century At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, July 30. The Penang C.C. and Penang Recreation Club drew on the Esplanade yesterday. The P.C.C. declared at 265 for six wickets, Dr. H. O. Hopkins scoring 103 and C. K. Foster 73. The Recreation Club replied
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    MALACCA POLICE SPORTS.
    92 33 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 29. An impressive exhibition of barrackdrill by sixteen picked men from the central division, was a feature of yesterday’s annual police sports held at the depot ground. The sports were watched by a large crowd of spectators among whom were many
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    Tourists Draw At Durham
    200 33 —Reuter. London, July 26. Sunderland: The two-day match between the Australians and Duitham was left drawn. On the first day the minor county side were dismissed for 73 and the tourists replied with 210 for three wickets. E. H. Bromley making 97. The Australians carried their
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    Larwood Leading Bowler.
    97 33 <From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 28. Wally Hammond, the England and Gloucestershire batsman, still head the English batting averages with 67.88. Cook, of Sussex, is second with an average of 67.83. Larwood is at the top of the bowling averages with 15.56, while Verity now occupies
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    N. S. TENNIS.
    99 33 Championship Tourney Concluded. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 22. The Negri Sembilan lawn tennis tournament for the State championships came to a close today. The most exciting games were the finals of the open doubles and singles. The results:— Handicap Singles.—Final: A. Chelllah beat S. M.
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    ASIATIC RUGBY.
    47 33 Association Formed In Perak. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 28. At a meeting held at the Town Hall today it was decided to form The Perak Asiatic Rugby Football Association, with a view to encouraging Asiatics in Perak to take up the handling code.
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    WEEK-END CRICKET IN MALAYA.
    848 34 P.S.L. I. In Running For Tournament Honours. The Public Services. Lau and Insurance put themselves In the run nlng for honours by defeating toe Services in the S.C.C. cricket tournament on Sunday by eight wickets—a good feat considering they were without several of their best players.
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    Australian Suggestion Rejected.
    56 34 -Reuter. London. July 25. The Imperial Cricket Conference met at Lord’s today and rejected the Australian suggestion f hat a law should be framed to give umpires the power to noball a bowler if they consider he is trying to intimidate the batsmen. The conference considered that
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    WORLD’S RECORDS.
    85 34 Feats At Stockholm Meeting. Stockholm, July 25. A new world’8 record for the three thousand metres was set up by Henry Nielsen of Denmark who covered the distance in 18 mins. 8 3/10 secs. Kusocinski the holder of the record was second At the same meeting Ben Eastman
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    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB.
    63 34 In the final of the Rose Bowl competition Miss S. Lucas beat Mrs. S. H. Moss 6 and 5 Ten cards were taken out for the women’s Foursomes on Friday and the following were returned:— Mrs. MacLeod and Mrs. Knox 48 13 Vi 34 Vi Mrs. Mair
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    PENANG MAKE NEW HISTORY.
    600 34 First Appearance In Cup Final. From Our Own Correspondent>. Ipoh. Ju*, 28 Penang lully justified the faith ol their supporters by defeating Perak in a Malaya Cup match at Ipoh by the only goal scored, and qualifying to meet Singapore in the final at Kuala Lumpur
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    AUSTRIAN FOOTBALL TOURISTS.
    362 34 To Play In Singapore This Month. A team of Austrian footballers, whc fere to play in Singapore early this month, passed throug Singapore on July 25 on board the s.s. Both, after completing a highly successful tour in Java, on their way to Medan where they are
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    WALLY HAMMOND AT HIS BEST.
    698 35 -Reuter. Gloucestershire’s Huge Total At Dudlev. R Hammond, the England and Gloucestershire all-rounder, was «n r Vat form and flogged the Worcester'inv bowling to such eHect that rude 265 not out. Dacre and Barnett so made three figure scores. With Parker and Goddard bowling well
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    GARRISON GOLF CLUB.
    255 35 Moss Cup Won By Mr. And Mrs. J. Innes Miiler. The following is the result for the above cup competition played during June and July 1934. First round Lieut, and Mrs. T. A. Arnold beat Flight-Lieut. and Mrs. F L Pearce 1 up Mr. and Mrs. A.
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    Island Club July Medal.
    227 35 Although J. T. Smith did a five round of 72. which is bogey for the course he was beaten on handicap by J. W. More, who returned a nett score of 69. in the “A” Division of the men's July medal competition. S. F. Ho won
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB IMPROVEMENTS.
    906 35 Extension Of Course To Thirty-Six Holes. The Singapore Golf Club on July 25 decided to extend their course, at present consisting of 18 holes and 12 relief, to 36 holes. The relief course of 12 holes is to be converted into a much improved nine-hole course,
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    WESTON WINS STEWARDS’ CUP ON FIGARO.
    185 35 Reuter. London, July 31. The result of the Stewards Cup today was as follows: Mr. J Leach’s FIGARO (Weston) l Mr. J Joel’s ALLUVIAL (Carslake) 2 Lady Ludlow’s GREENORE Perryman) 3 Al9o ran: Coroado (Gunn), Manitoba Gordon Richards). Old Riley (Childs) Furrokh Siyar (Steve
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    PHAR RONG UPSETS AT PENANG.
    1289 36 Former Amateur Jockey s Success. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 28. Fine weather iavoured the opening day of the Penang Summer meeting and there was a tremendous crowd present. The going was good and excellent sport was witnessed. Punters had no reason to be
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    Great Britain Retain The Davis Cup.
    474 36 Great Britain Retain The Davis Cup PERRY AND AUSTIN TAKE ALL THE SINGLES MATCHES. London. July 31. Great Britain successfully defended the Davis Cup at Wimbledon today. F. J. Perry and H. W. Austin winning the two remaining singles matches to retain the trophy for Great Britain by lour matches
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    Australians Held By Scotland.
    65 36 Reuter London. July 30. Edinburgh: The Australians carried their Saturday score of 144 for threp wickets to 331 for five before declaring. S. J. McCabe (73). B. A. Barnett <S2> and A. F. Kippax (90 not out) were the chief contributors. Scotland, whose first innings had
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    Pulau Brani Score Convincing Win Over S.C.C.
    76 36 Pulau Brani 7: S.C.C L Pulau Brani scored a runaway victory over the S.C.C. by the large mar gin of seven goals to one in a Second Division match on Tuesday on the Club padang. The teams lined up as follows: P. Brani
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    TARLETON WINS BRITISH FEATHERS TITLE.
    30 36 .—Reuter. Liverpool, July 26. In a 15-round contest for the British featherweight championship here tonight Nel Tarleton (Liverpool) out pointed the holder. Tommy Watson (Newcastle).—Reuter.
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      PROPOSED PURCHASE OF ESTATE.
      591 1 Mentakab Rubber Co. VKW SHARE ISSUE OF $120,000. The following 'i has been issued to shareholders by the Mentakab Rubber Go.. Ltd.:— The company ha,: abtai r." option over Peng Ann Estate a property situated about the 95th mile on the Xarak-Jelebu Road in the State
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      WHO ARE TIN POOL COMMITTEE ?
      108 1 WHO ARE TIN POOL COMMITTEE Growing Resentment In Malaya. (From Our Own Correspondent) London July 26. Commenting on the butler t*n p. ol announcement, the Daily Express declares that the market is most anxious to know the names oi th-» niiute since their decisions must be unanimous. ‘‘News from Malaya
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      ASSESSMENT APPEAL.
      308 1 Renong Valley And Restriction. The difficulties experienced during the past year by the Renoi Valley Mining Co.. Ltd., were explained by Mr J G Brown (presiding) at the annual meeting in Penang this week. "The work of the year under review has not, I regret to say. been
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      INCREASED CAPITAL.
      213 1 Nawng Pet Tin Authorises Million New Shares. Authority to increase the capital of Nawng Pet Tin, Ltd., to $1,500,000 by the creation of one million additional shares of $1 each was given unanimously at an extraordinary general meeting of the company held in Penang on July 21. Mr.
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      FRASER AND NEAVE.
      79 1 Bonus Issue Proposal Confirmed. At an extraordinary general meeting ot the members of the company held on Saturday, the extraordinary resolutions passed at an extraordinary general meeting of members held on the 7th inst. were confirmed as special resolutions. These resolutions provided for the nominal capital of
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      ULU PANDAN REPORT.
      54 1 Malaya Tin Future. "The present high price for the metal is leading to fresh discoveries of tin. and if Turkestan receives the same generous treatment from the International Committee as the Belgian Congo did. Malaya, the original producer of tin, will have further hardships to bear.”—William Jacks
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      RUBBER SITUATION.
      62 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contracts Spot Seller Prices d. N OctDut3 L'don S pore Auc- Sept. Dec. July 26 7 23% 23 15/16 25% 27 6 15/16 22% 23V* 23% 24% 28 6 15/16 23% 23% 24% 24% 30 7 23% 23% 24% 25% 31 7 1/16
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      CITY REACTION TO AUSTRIAN TROUBLE.
      187 1 -Reuter.- Markets Quiet. STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES MARKED DOWN. London July 26. The news of the death of Dollfuss is like a cloud hanging over the markets and although there has been some nervous Continental selling, markets generally show little change. An exception is the Stock
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      COMPANY RESULTS.
      222 1 Meru Tin Six Months Profit. From Our Own Correspondent.) London. July 25. Meru Tin Ltd. announce a profit of £7.145 on the first six months’ working. The directors hope that the maiden dividend will be declared at the end of September. The company was registered in 1928 to
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      PRYE RUBBER PROFIT
      41 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 26. Prye Rubber and Coconut Plantations Ltd., report a profit for the year ending Mar. 31 of £5lO. At Mar. 31 last year the company carried forward a debit balance of £1.216
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      LOMBARD STREET DIVIDEND RATES MAINTAINED.
      1127 2 Cheap Treasury Borrowing Affects Discount Houses. London. July 11 Last week was uneventful, the chi°l general news being either true but net new. or new but not true For instanee. Mr. Runciman made further statements about shtipplng. including a plea for the general withdrawal o
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      PUNGGOR RUBBER CO.
      448 2 Directors Advise Selling Property. The directors’ recommendation that steps should be taken to dispose of the company’s property was referred to by Mr. E Gregory Jones (chairman) at the annual meeting M Punggor Rubber Estates, Ltd., held in Singapore on July 21. •During the year the whole
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      TINNED PINEAPPLE EXPORTS.
      173 2 Daring the week ending July 2i. exports 01 tinned pineapples from Mala van ports amounted to 59.213 eases, of which 48.288 cases were co f he United Kingdom, 892 cases to the Continei of Europe (3.215 '’uses to Canada, and 3.853 <*ases elsewhere. Total exports the period
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      MORE ELECTRICITY SOLD.
      304 2 And Financial Results Satisfactory. The financial results were highly satisfactory, states the annual report of the Singapore Municipal Electricity Department signed by Mr. E. w V Fulcher. The following are extracts from the report The following five new sub-stations I were completed and put into com mission
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      BANGKOK RICE MARKET.
      188 2 The best news we have heard for l long time is that the Bangkok rice market is improving (writes the Ban kok Times». Prices, we are told by one authority, have gone up by much as fifteen per cent. Europe i> still buying, and at enhanced figure'
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      FRASER AND CO’S SHARE REPORT.
      778 3 Slight Reaction In All Sections. Fraser and Co.’s report, dated July <51 states! s wus only natural after the favorable market conditions experiencd during the past f ew weeks, a slight reaction has taken place in all sec:.Jns oi the local share market anc* v‘nh
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      TO BE WOUND UP
      165 3 Kampar Malaya Tin Dredging. Shareholders of Kampar Malaya Tin Dredging. Ltd., are Informed that the agreement approved by members on Apr. 27 providing for the amalgamation of the company with the Southern Kampar. Penawat Consolidated and Kinta companies, has become effective, and the directors are of
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      TINPLATE CONTROL.
      129 3 Government Measure Contemplated. Sir William Firth, presiding at tdie annual meeting of Richard Thomas and Co., referred to the need for co-operation in the tinplate industry. He said that he understood the Government were contemplating the introduction of an Enabling bill—“a bill to enable the majority to control
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      PINEAPPLE FACTORY REGULATIONS.
      1036 3 Registration. INSPECTION BY HEALTH AUTHORITY. The following paper was iaic before the Legislative Council by command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government. In exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 14 of the Pineapple Industry Ordinance, 1934, the Governor in Council hereby makes
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      PALM OIL PRICES.
      91 3 Guthrie and Co.’s weekly Palm Oil and Palm Kernels .report issued on Thursday gave the latest buyers’ prices, received by cable, for Malayan Palm Oil and Palm Kernels, as follows: Palm Oil In Bulk: c.i.f. landed weights Halifax (Nova Scotia) 2.20 cents (U.S. currency) per lb. c.i.f.
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      SINGAPORE TIN PRICES.
      22 3 July 26 Tin. S’pore P.ice $114.75 per picul. 27 114.12'* 28 114.37'* 30 114.37'* 31 114.37'* Auk. 1 114.37'*
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      STOCKS AND SHARES.
      820 4 Fraser And Co’s Quotations. Singapore, Auk 1 MiningI*'* 1, c, .1 Val. Pel. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 37/6 40/£1 £1 Austral Malay 50 52 6 5/- 5/- Ayer Hltam Tin 15 16 £1 £1 Bangrln Tin 34 9 35 6 1 1 Batnng Padang 0.38
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      Trade And Finance.
      421 4 EXCHANGE KATES. Singapore, Aui. 1 SELLING. London. 4 months’ sight 2 4 1 J London. 3 months’ sight f jj'*I.ond n 60 .’ays’ sight 2/4 9 4 London, 3U days’ sight London, demand "r, London. TT. 4 I veils and Paris, demand Hamburg, demand j New York,
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      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      275 4 Last Night’s London Quotations. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 31. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall is in relation to the price of July 26. GOVERNIV1ENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan 5'- 118 13/16
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        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES JULY 21.
        682 4 Allagar <2, 1 94: Alor Pongsu (2 2 5; Anglo-Malay (£1) 16 9; Ayer Kuning (£1) 31/; Bagan Serai (£1) 14 Bahru (Sol.) (2 3 5; Banteng (£1) 26 9; Batang (2/) 1 24 Batu Caves <£l> 23 3; Batu Tiga (£1) 33 6; Bekoh
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        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES AUG. 1.
        694 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Dividend* Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt. 454.175 1 3p c. for year ended 28-2-34 Alienby ($1) 1.75 1.824 1.75 18u 216.779 1 Nil for year 30-9-33 ..Alor Gajih ($1) 1.274 1 324 135 140 439.125 1 Nil
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