The Straits Budget, 14 February 1935
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Title Section29 1935-02-14 1 The Sraits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] o. 4018. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1935. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article832 1935-02-14 1 /lALAVA is in the grip of drought. All over the country exceptionally ry weather is being experienced, and lore is every prospect that a dry iat her record will be broken this par. No rain has fallen for twenty ays. and even in December the father832 words
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Article, Illustration52 1935-02-14 1 Two distinguished Malays of Seremban. Left—Che Maarof bin Haji Zakaria D.P.P. Negri Sembilan and Pahang. Right Che Osman bin Haji Dahat, Assistant Registrar, Seremban Supreme Court. Both were educated at St. PauVs Institution, Seremban. Che Maarof continued his studies at the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar and is52 words
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Article217 1935-02-14 1 Mr. H. W. Hewett Arrives From Penang. From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Feb. 3. Mr. H. W. Hewett has arrived from Penang as carpentry instructor and assistant to Mr. B. V. Richards at the new technical training school to oa opened in a few days on217 words
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Article145 1935-02-14 1 The Overseas Telegraph Chinese Staff Association celebrated its second anniversary by holding a dinner at the Empress Hotel on Sunday. Over seventy persons were present. Among the guests, were Mr. W. 3. Baker, the retiring divisional manager. Straps District. and Mrs. 3aker. On behalf of145 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article660 1935-02-14 2 Straits Times. February 7. Another Irritant In the body politic will be removed if Sir Shenton Thomas decides that he Is justilled in dropping the rice tax In the Federated Malay States. It is uniair to attribute any opinions one way or the other to Ills ExcellencyStraits Times. February 7. - 660 words
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Article731 1935-02-14 2 ments.—Straits Times. February 8. A bewildering variety of titles and i unctions is appearing in the official hierarchy of Malaya, as a result of j the new policy of placing the fede- 1 rated Malay States on a constitutional, basis similar as far as possible to that ofments.—Straits Times. February 8. - 731 words
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634 1935-02-14 2 —Straits Times, February 9. Malaya is near enough to the Philippines to be deeply interested in the important constitutional changes now taking place there. One point to note is that “Islands” has been dropped from the official name of the territory as a redundancy which—Straits Times, February 9. - 634 words
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Article802 1935-02-14 3 —Straits Times. February 11. It is highly probable that world consumption of rubber will reach a million tons this year. For the first u>n months of last year the figure wIS 782.764 tons, and taking the average 0 f those ten months for November and December the—Straits Times. February 11. - 802 words
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Article199 1935-02-14 3 community in Singapore.—S traits Times, February 11. It is significant of the importance of Singapore as a mercantile centre that an association representative of the clerical class and comprising over a thousand members should have entertained the new Chinese member of the Legislative Council last week. Nowherecommunity in Singapore.—S traits Times, February 11. - 199 words
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Article1001 1935-02-14 3 MALACCA IN A MAINLAND UNION ready happened in Seremban.”—Straits Times, February 12. It would be wrong to read too much into Sir Shenton Thomas’s comments on the advantages that would accrue to Malacca from entering a mainland customs union. That His Excellency is favourably disposed towards such a change isready happened in Seremban.”—Straits Times, February 12. - 1,001 words
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Article833 1935-02-14 3 present, the better.—Straits Times. February 13. Judging from a passage in the discussions between Sir Shenton Thomas and the Malacca planting community which took place last Saturday, there is reason to believe that planting policy in this country is being based to a dangerous extent nnpresent, the better.—Straits Times. February 13. - 833 words
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Article168 1935-02-14 4 Inspection Of The Malay Regiment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Feb. 7. Sir Shenton Thomas today motored to Port Dickson where he inspected the Malay Regiment. His Excellency was greatly impressed by what he had seen. The Regiment had increased its ranks recently by a168 words
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Article18 1935-02-14 4 HARVEY.—At Oeneral Hospital on February 8. to Mr and Mrs. M. Q. Harvey, a daughter, Shelagh Maureen.18 words
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Article161 1935-02-14 4 people who have come to Malaya since the war, or have grown up In the country during the same period, Dr. Lim Boon Keng is simply a venerable and scholarly figure who comes to Singapore occasionally from Amoy University. Such people do not know that in161 words
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Article124 1935-02-14 4 VERMILION PENCIL a 'T'HE empress-aowager.” wrote Dr. 1 Lim Boon Keng. must be made to resign her regency, unless the allies can get hold of the person of the emperor and can restore him as the de facto ruler. “In that case he could, with one stroke of the vermilion124 words
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Article168 1935-02-14 4 TEN YEARS LATER TRULY the spirit of prophecy was upon Dr. Lim Boon Keng when he wrote those words, for the revolution came ten years later, and China has been disunited and ravaged by v>ar and banditry ever since. Dr. Lim Boon Keng was living in Singapore at the time168 words
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Article163 1935-02-14 4 J AM told by that mine of local knowledge, the Penang writer who conceals his identity behind the initials “L.C.L.” that there was an error in the note about the title of “Honourable which I wrote some days ago. I was wrong in supposing that Sir David Galloway and163 words
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Article116 1935-02-14 4 ABOUT six years ago, if I recollect n aright, the Rural Board decided that no more building permits should be issued for holiday bungalows built cut over the sea. It is to be hoped that this ruling u being strictly enforced, for the Army has encroached so much116 words
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Article176 1935-02-14 4 A FRENCH resident oi Singapore has put forward the novel suggestion that the Van Kleef bequest should be used to build a museum which would be a mirror of various phases in the social history of this colony He proposes that replicas should be constructed of one of176 words
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Article175 1935-02-14 4 IN OLDER COUNTRIES llifOST European and American resi- dents of this city, remembering the pleasure which similar museums and show-places have given them in their own countries, will respond sympathetically to this idea. For my part, I recall a perfectly preserved Tudor house and garden in the baronial town of175 words
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Obituary16 1935-02-14 4 DEATH 'niOMPS° N —On February 6, 1935, Thomas Singapore 1 f 144 Tan^ong Kat °ng Road,16 words
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Article211 1935-02-14 5 IF am old-timer came back to Singa--1 pol e, and demanded visible evidence of bow European life had changed since his day. one could not do better than show him the block of super- modern flats which has arisen oli the site of the fine old Ardmore211 words
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Article197 1935-02-14 5 BEAR and bull factors in the rubber market were listed in a circular sent out last month by a London stockbroking firm. There were tcur >f the former and sixteen of the latter In order to give my readers a cheerlv.l week-end I reproduce only the sixteen: Consumption197 words
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Article127 1935-02-14 5 CURIOUS occurrence off the Pahang coast is described in a letter I have received from a Kuantan reader. The Drainage and Irrigation Department, while carrying out some survey work In the sea a river mouth, planted some poles out in the sea during low tide. These poles,127 words
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Article99 1935-02-14 5 CARCASTIC comments on the preliminary publicity given to the Balinese dancers by the Singapore newspapers have been published by our Batavia contemporaries during the last few days. These Dutch critics apparently wrote before they had read the laudatory notices given to the opening night of this company in99 words
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Article131 1935-02-14 5 A FTER all. it is a question of taste and knowledge. Many people in Singapore who know something of music, dancing and native culture went twice to the Capitol theatre in three days. They would not have dene so if there had not been unusual qualities in this131 words
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Article189 1935-02-14 5 A FRIEND of mine who drove out for a breath of sea air at Changi Point the other day was much interested to see. when he crossed the iron bridge over the creek, a motor-boat moored beneath him in which three 1 Japanese were reclining very much189 words
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Article183 1935-02-14 5 OUR shipping correspondent, who is now contributing a weekly review of Singapore waterfront .news to the Straits Times, discusses in his article today a case in which the skipper of a local British steamer complained of unfair treatment by the port officials of Djambi. This is an183 words
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Article124 1935-02-14 5 DEOPLE who retired from Singapore a few years ago will get a shock when they read in last week’s Straits Budget that there will soon be thirteen blocks of military quarters at Char.gi. Since eight blocks are already in existence, and each block accommodates about a hundred men.124 words
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Article132 1935-02-14 5 building of military quarters is good news to the civilian population. not only because it gives a fillip to local trade but because it relieves the pressure on houses and fiats. New quarters, in addition to those at Changi, have been built recently at Fort Canning and Tanglin,132 words
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Article145 1935-02-14 5 pROM all accounts the cycling carnival held at the Jalan Besar stadium last week was thoroughly i enjoyed by both spectators and com- j petitors. It looks as though an event of this j sort will find a permanent place in i Singapore’s sporting calendar in future: and145 words
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Article154 1935-02-14 5 NOTHING TO REPORT 117 E Singaporeans do not realise how lucky we are in the matter oi infectious disease, and how favourably our bill of health compares with that of any other Far Eastern seaport. An extremely dull publication comes into the Straits Times office every week entitled the Health154 words
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Article159 1935-02-14 5 A CHINESE reader has written td the Straits Times to complain that oi two dozen Chinese New Year greeting cards which he posted in Singapore, very few reached their destination. His letter is not written in sufficiently lluent English to be published, end it is not clear159 words
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Article183 1935-02-14 5 (tv WOULD suggest,” writes a reader. that a portion of the Van Kleef bequest be spent on scattering a few clocks around Singapore, as this is the most clockless city in the East.” It is a fact, when one comes to think of it. that Singapore is singularly183 words
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Article194 1935-02-14 5 IN looking through a Malayan bibliography appended by Mr. J. H. M. Robson to his Records and Rccotl tions I came across several local publications which few people have heard of. For example, there is Thomas McMahon’s My Reminiscences oj a Picnic Party at Pinang in 1869, published194 words
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Article158 1935-02-14 5 IT is curious that the two work* mentioned above which were published in the present century are never offered in the catalogues q! booksellers specialising ..i Eastern literature One would h ve expected both of thtm t<» be 111 fairly common. Singapore, however, h > en just As158 words
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Article205 1935-02-14 6 AS a matter of fact, It is strange how quickly any good Malayan book does become scarce. I have had a ropy of Dr Winstedt’s Malaya on my shelves for eight, or nine years, and It is the best of all local reference books, but 1 confess I205 words
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Article134 1935-02-14 6 Jr is no exaggeration to say that the Rev. “Jim” Hoover, whose untimely death in Sarawak is reported In the Straits Times on Wednesday, was one of the most original and colourful personalities in the entire Malay Arehlpelago. He was the kind of man whom Conrad loved to134 words
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Article179 1935-02-14 6 J7VEN at the beginning, however, ii Conrad had sailed up the Rejang river in his merchant service days and had come upon Mr. Hoover in his solitary state, he would have had to change his literary motif of brooding melancholy, lor Mr. Hoover was al together too179 words
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Article140 1935-02-14 6 JIM Hoover was like that. He was completely adjusted to life in Sarawak, and to meet him was to feel that one’s Interest and curiosity In Malaysian life had been revived, and that one had been, as it were, recharged by a human dynamo. He was140 words
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Article139 1935-02-14 6 •pHEHE is a growing feeling in Singa- pore that pressure will have to be put on the Imperial Government by local mercantile bodies to resort to subsidies in meeting the challenge ot *hc fast new ships of Continental lines which are coming out to the Far139 words
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Article184 1935-02-14 6 'pwo months ago clothes and shoes in Singapore houses were covered with mould, owing to continual lain. Now the padang is brown and tenniscourts are iron-hard, while fire-engines chase up and down the main roads at all hours. Forty fires in nineteen days is pretty good going for184 words
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Article923 1935-02-14 6 Mental Fitness Out East ‘Dinner Cum—Cinema —Singapore Suburbia Mr. Brad dell Supported —L oca l Off icialdom. To (he Editor of (he Straits Times. Sir,—Alter the hospitality already afforded to my reminiscences, yang j dahulu kala, in your columns, further ■encroachment in the guise of corresj pondcnce seems923 words
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257 1935-02-14 6 (From Our Wireless Correspondent). rPHIS is the sort of problem which worry those who compile programmes for broadcasting stations. Recently there has been a considerable demand for a resumption of Chinese music broadcasts from the Singapore ZHI station. So as it was Chinese257 words
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Article586 1935-02-14 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL jr k Geerken has been recognis5 s vice-consul of the United States a i Penang. R. Blackwell has been to officiate as District Pindlnes. j n D. Harrison of the Police l), P t! tinent. Kuala Lumpur, left on to Lumut. Mr j a. S. Jennings. O.B.E. J.P.,586 words
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Article646 1935-02-14 7 Sunday, Jan. 27. In the morning His Excellency visited the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club Monday. Jan. 28. In the morning His Excellency visited Pudu Gaol and the Government 1 Offices. Kuala Lumpur. Lb-Col. B. J. Eaton. Mr. R. Boyd. Mr. G. R. Sykec. and Mr. D. M. D.646 words
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Article356 1935-02-14 7 Mr. Boyd To Be Director Of Co-operation. The following appointments an i notified in the F.M.S. Government i Gazette: Mr. R. B ;yd to be Director of Co- j operation. F.M.S. and S.S. Mr. W. Hool to be a Charge Engineer. Electrical Department, F.M.S. Mr. R. Graham to356 words
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Article95 1935-02-14 7 Mr. R. C. Cussen, Deputy Legal Adviser, has been appointed an acting Judge of the Supreme Court. F.M.S., the appointment dating from last week. Mr. Cussen was to have been made an Acting Judge next month so that he might take up the duties of Mr.95 words
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Article61 1935-02-14 7 The undermentioned officers disembarked at Singapore from S.S. Chitral on Feb. 2 on appointment to the Malay Regiment, Port Dickson, and were taken on the strength of the Malaya Command with effect from that date: Major J. T. Bretherton, M.C. (R. War. R.), Capt. J. R. G.61 words
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Article33 1935-02-14 7 The death occurred at Dangan, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, on Jan. 19, of Mrs. Fox, wife of Lt.-Col. A. J. Fox, formerly of Batu Caves estate, Kuala Lumpur.33 words
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Article, Illustration182 1935-02-14 7 HOOGLANDT CO.’S BIRTHDAY. 75th Anniversary Of Dutch Firm. From A Correspondent) On the 1st of this month. Messrs. Hooglandt and Co. commemorated their 75th anniversary. The firm was established on Feb. 1, 1860 by two enterprising Dutchmen. G. H. P. Stelling and Willem Hooglandt, the partner resident in Singapore, under182 words
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Article69 1935-02-14 7 Miss Laura Hilda Parkins, nursing sister. Malayan Medical Service, has been seconded for service under the Johore Government. Mr. P. H. M. Ccoper, an Assistant Superintendent of Customs. F.M.S.. has been appointed to act as a Superintendent of Customs. Preventive Branch, Johore. Mr. B. J. R. Barton has69 words
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Article61 1935-02-14 7 M. H. Sarton. Consul for Belgium and manager of the Credit Fonder d’Extreme-Orient. accompanied by Mme Sarton and family, arrived by the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt last Tuesday after a long holiday in Europe. Mr. A. Graff, who has been acting for Mr. Sarton during his absence, will61 words
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Article58 1935-02-14 7 Mr. H. S. Hay, formerly of Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, returned from leave in Australia, with Mrs. Hay, by the Marella, and has taken over from Mr. H. W. Esson. as manager of Penang branch. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Esson sail for England58 words
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Article23 1935-02-14 7 Mr. T. Lembruggen, who has been to Europe on a trip for his health, returned to Singapore by the Coblenz.23 words
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Article1146 1935-02-14 8 “JIM HOOVER, 1 OF SIBU. A Unique Borneo Personality. Sarawak has lost one of its oldest and best known residents by the sudden and unexpected death of the Rev. J M Hoover. A wireless message was received in Singapore announcing that Mr Hoover died on Monday. Mr.‘Hoover1,146 words
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Article1521 1935-02-14 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —When I read your leading article on 44 Malayan Hybrids I am tempted to follow you up. These are the results of our slow political evolution by piecemeal. If we ever reach the ultimate goal at all by this method1,521 words
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Article, Illustration737 1935-02-14 9 Ardmore j Estate. jn; ANDERSON ROAD. j I he former site of one of Singapore’s stately old homes has' a block of flats which justly j e irr name of luxury flats. t v e flats have been erected for i A-dniw Estate Limited on one737 words
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Article113 1935-02-14 9 Mr. J. D. Scully. LEADER OF EURASIAN COMMUNITY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 11. Tlit* death occurred shortly after noon today of Mr. J. D. Scully, .J.P., at the residence of his son. 52, Peel Avenue, Penang. Deceased, who was 78 years old. was doyen113 words
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Article59 1935-02-14 9 T. C. Grove, the ex-police Inspector, was brought up before Mr. N. Grice the second magistrate, on Monday from the criminal prison to answer a fresh charge. It was one of criminal misappropriation cf property valued at $6O belonging to the police. Grove pleaded guilty and59 words
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Article446 1935-02-14 9 Profit On The Annual Report. The annual general meeting ol the Cameron Highlands Society was held on Feb. 4. at the Cameron Highlands Ciub. There were present:—Mr. H Gordon! Graham. J.P.. presiden in the chair. Messrs. A. B. Milne, vice-president and j honorary secretary. A M. Pilter,446 words
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Article255 1935-02-14 9 Johore Takes The Lead fn Malaya. (By Our Aviation Correspondent.) The first step towards the establishment of a recognised route for aircraft Hying through Malaya has been taken under the Air Navigation Act of 1930. The route to t followed is a thumb line track connecting255 words
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Advertisement254 1935-02-14 9 lb* Bo** 8y*t*«a —IT NBTbR rilU I Ho dlaaooofort or daneer to baaltb ■kticftr la ln»ol»ed. and thousand* of iaattmoaiala from •llaflU of utr; a** and ooorr part of tb* world aooaloalfaly pro** lb* *)>*o)at* edRoaeT. Tb* Roa* lmproraa year health. pbj»iqu* and paraonalltr at tb* aaia* Um that lb254 words
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1105 1935-02-14 10 Federal Topics: The Municipal Issue: Pudu Becomes Petulant: Getting Down To Figures: A Stubbornly Evaded Question The Unity Carnival: New Presbyterian Minister: Y.W.C.A. Activities (From Our Own f’on'ospondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 MY word, une. 1 as! That is. th* Malay Mall has It in lor mo. as a champion1,105 words
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Article104 1935-02-14 10 Case Of Bantang C onsolidated Estates. In exercise ot the powers conferred upon him by section 29 of the Rubber Regulation Enactment. 1934. the Controller with the approval of the High Commissioner his exempted the Batang Consolidated Rubber Estates. Ltd., from the provisions ol section 10 <i* in104 words
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Article894 1935-02-14 10 A Harbour Log Misunderstanding That Can Be Remedied. (By Our Shipping Correspondent.) Where the wheels of trade turn in great numbers, there Is nearly always friction. The trade between the ports ol Malaya and those of Netherlands India Is fairly substantial, and at the present moment owners894 words
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Article537 1935-02-14 11 Question Of The Price Level. c ir With regard to your suggestion Malaya, Netherlands India, h ,1 via and Nigeria tin-mining com ones should band together and form !u.V|r own tin restriction scheme the question arises of how long the highlit producers in this country could v537 words
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Article299 1935-02-14 11 Excuses For Late Delivery Too Frequent.” n! 1 oT In his s P eech to the Rotary ‘Sir Leslie Wilson made a plea for So f r su PP°rt of British shipping. a r as we in Singapore are con(‘d, docs it deserve support Late mails mean late299 words
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Article608 1935-02-14 11 A Memorial Of Colonial Life. Sir.—The centenary of the foundation of Singapore was felt to be an occasion on which an exhibition should be held to commemorate the event: The donation made to the city by a generous Dutchman, Van Kleef, still untouched in the cash box608 words
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Article291 1935-02-14 11 Examination Failures Announced. Sir,— Many will remember or have heard that in past times it was the practice of school teachers at Home to make a pupil with a fool’s cap on his head stand on a form at the window for the general public to gaze291 words
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Article1124 1935-02-14 11 Weekly Holiday Not The Main Reason. Sir,—Your leader under this heading of Feb. 2 is so apt to be misleading and to do more harm than good, that I feel obliged to comment on it. It appears that you are under the misapprehension that the main reason1,124 words
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Article92 1935-02-14 12 Correspondents In Malaya Wanted. Sir,— Being lonely twin-sisters (aged 19) we would welcome friendly correspondence with any of your kindly disposed European or non-European readers. Our main interests are photography, postage stamps and reading, and we shall be happy to reciprocate with those who write to us and send92 words
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Article182 1935-02-14 12 The Commandant Ends A Discussion. i Sir—On my return from leave I learn that statements have been published in the Press purporting to outline an extension of the social activities of the ladies’ room at S.V.C. Headquarters. As a result, correspondence both ribald and otherwise has appeared in182 words
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Article83 1935-02-14 12 Why Are They Used In Perak Sir, —In your issue of Feb. 4, 1935, under the heading ‘Bank Notes to be Withdrawn,’ “Wrong Use of Royal Arms,” is stated: “The royal arms are the ensigns of public authority, and can only be used by the King or83 words
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Article364 1935-02-14 12 Neglected Distress In The Colony. Sir,—I read of a municipal budget surplus, of a satisfactory colonial revenue position, of crowded hotels and amusement centres. In short, of brighter days and dispelled fears on all sides. There is still, however, in our midst a serious social problem. The wave364 words
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Article111 1935-02-14 12 Sir, —With regard to your statement of numbers of passengers per trolley and ordinary Traction Company buses, during the last ten days I have travelled several times per day In motor buses and trolley buses carrying from six to 14 strap-hangers—or, in other words, passengers in excess of111 words
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Article278 1935-02-14 12 Malay Revellers Who Went Too Far. Sir,— Though I feel very reluctant to pen this article, yet I am compelled by mere decency of character to do so. I have been one of the unfortunate spectators of an obscene incident that was enacted by some of the278 words
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Article171 1935-02-14 12 A ROTTING RELIC.” More About Seremban’s Model Malay House. Sir,—I am glad that action is being taken to preserve the beautiful specimen of Malay architecture referred to in a recent issue of the Straits Budget. During the year 1902. I officiated as Collector of Land Revenue and Registrar of Titles,171 words
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Article278 1935-02-14 12 Another View Of Control Question. Sir, —Your leaderette regarding the position of Burma in relation to the international tin agreement is entirely misleading, and is evidently pro-Howeson, or prorestriction or emanating from sources jealous of Burma’s freedom from all restriction of output on existing holdings at present,278 words
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Article, Illustration33 1935-02-14 12 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buck who are now in Singapore. Mr. Buck intends to obtain a collection of wild animals for his own zoo i n Long Island, and also produce another film...33 words
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Article57 1935-02-14 12 Why Not A Parade Of Minstrels? Sir, —In connection with the celebration of the Silver Jubilee, might I suggest for adoption the parading ot all the minstrel parties in decorated lorries round the Esplanade on that night and the presentation of prizes by the Municipality to the three57 words
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Article137 1935-02-14 12 Suggestion For an Overflow Section. Sir. —Since this is the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George the Filth why not a British Trade Fair at both the Great World and New World in order to celebrate properly this unique event. It is extremely probable that many137 words
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Article, Illustration1262 1935-02-14 13 RUBBER RICE TRANSPORT. Customs Union “Not A Difficult Thing.” NO INCREASED TAXATION. (From Our Special Correspondent.) HK. THE GOVERNOR, Sir Shenton Thomas, made an important reference to the customs union issue in a speech at Malacca on Saturday. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, at the luncheon given1,262 words
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Article50 1935-02-14 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 7. Sentence of one year’s rigorous imprisonment was imposed by the District Judge. Mr. B. F. Bridge, on Teh Seng Chooi, second accused connected in the highway robbery of a Chinese woman, Wong Ah Lan, at Free School Road on Thaipusam night.50 words
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Article314 1935-02-14 13 Position In Johore. STILL UNSATISFACTORY SAYS MR. FRASER. The Hon. Mr. D. G. A. Fraser, the chairman, speaking at the annual general meeting of the Muar J Planters’ Association, said that in regard to Chinese labour the position in Johore had been very unsa t isfactory indeed.314 words
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Article35 1935-02-14 13 A parcel of land. 2 roods, 24.9 poles in area, situated in the district of Batu Pah at, has been reserved for a mo6qua for the use of the Moslem community.35 words
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Article, Illustration20 1935-02-14 14 A new pi cture of three of the Short Singapore III flying boats for Seletar, in flight at Pembroke Dock.20 words
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Article122 1935-02-14 14 $10,000 Suit Dismissed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 8. In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Howes dismissed an action for $10,000 damages brought by a Chinese resident of I poll, Mr. Cheah Choong Peng, against the F. M. S. Government for alleged wrongful122 words
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Article54 1935-02-14 14 From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, Feb 5 A Chinese woman, after having given birth to a child early this morning, is alleged to have attempted to thro* herself into the river near Travers Road The woman is receiving attention r* the hospital. "he child is reported54 words
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Article959 1935-02-14 14 No Rain Has Fallen For 20 Days. 47 FIRES IN PERIOD. Malaya is in the grip of drought. All over the country exceptionally dry weather is being experienced, and there is every prospect that a dry weather record will be broken this year. No rain959 words
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Article384 1935-02-14 14 Falmouth Arrives Early. PROGRAMME OF H.E’S STAY. (By Our Services Correspondent.) H.M.S. Falmouth arrived in Singapore Harbour, unexpectedly on Sunday and His Excellency Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer, Com-mander-in-Chief, China Station, found himself at a loose-end. The Falmouth was originally due this morninjr. The Admiral went ashore384 words
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Article128 1935-02-14 14 Public Examination Of Mr. C. H. Jvoveridge. In the Bankruptcy Court before Mr Justice Priched last week. Mr. C. H Loveridge stated, in the course of his public examination, that his liabilities, amounting to $1,050, were incurred in connection with a granite business h conducted after128 words
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Article1454 1935-02-14 15 I.S.P. And Salaries—Facts Overlooked By Directors—Misapprehensions RemovecLIlints To Shareholders —Open, Not Secret Criticism. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) BEFORE starting to review the I SP. Memorandum on the subject that has been the main topic of conversation from one end of Malaya to the other, let me state1,454 words
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510 1935-02-14 15 Opposition To Proposed Change In Appeal Board. A a r cent committee meeting oi u Strai ts Settlements (Singapore) -sociation. a letter received from n/ E- Brown was read protestI against the proposal to abolish 0 ejection to the cinema censorTJ', A PP cal510 words
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Article65 1935-02-14 15 Receiving And Adjudicating Orders Made. Receiving and adjudicating orders were made against Mr. D. G. OsborneJones, well known lawyer and former Municipal Commissioner, in the Bankruptcy Court last week by Mr. Justice Prichard. An application by Mr. Fung to have the matter stood over till 12.30 was65 words
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Article383 1935-02-14 16 Mr. Raymond D. Stevens. UNDER TWO REGIMES. Mr. Raymond I). Stevens, American Adviser in Foreign Affairs to Siam for the past nine years, is retiring. He reached Singapore by the International Express from Bangkok last week on his way home to the l .S.A. Mr. Stevens383 words
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Article133 1935-02-14 16 Boarding Establishment In Kuala Lumpur. It has long been the aim of the Methodist Mission »n Kuala Lumpur to have a larger ana more fitting place for the Girls’ Boarding School. This purpose has now been accomplished. Through the kindness of Mrs. Loke Yew and the assistance133 words
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243 1935-02-14 16 Women Guests At Seremban Residency. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Feb. 8 The lawns of the Seremban Residency presented a brilliant spectacle, when about 300 guests responded to Invitations by the Hon. the British Resident of Negri Sembilan. to an at home in honour243 words
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Article219 1935-02-14 16 Conviction Quashed In Pawnshop Case. (From Our Own Correspondent*. Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 8. Three appeals were heard today by the Chief Justice <Sir Samuel Thomas) in the Supreme Court. Ho Kim Cheong. managing proprietor of the Tong Shing pawnshop. Pudu, appealed against a conviction by the Kuala Lumpur219 words
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Article67 1935-02-14 16 The ports of Rangoon and Bombay have been declared infected owing to the existence of cholera in the former and smallpox in the latter. Information having been received that cholera exists in a sporadic state at Negapatam, that port has been declared a suspected place. Information having been received67 words
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Article297 1935-02-14 16 May Undertake Another Film. Frank Buck, of Bring ’Em Back Alive and Wild Cargo fame, a well-known American big game hunter, has returned to Malaya on another visit. He is at the moment staying at Raffles Hotel. Mr. Buck arrived here from Calcutta accompanied by his297 words
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Article28 1935-02-14 16 A ricksha puller was taken to hospital with several injuries as the result of a collision between his vehicle and a motor-car in East Co.ist Road.28 words
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Article270 1935-02-14 16 Relief Details Arriving Shortly. More troops are on their wav m Singapore. I Drafts of about 100 men for tho 1 2nd Batt. the Wiltshire Regiment and about 160 men for the^Ro Va i 'Artillery in Singapore arrive by the i troopship. Somersetshire, on Feb 18270 words
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Article84 1935-02-14 16 The Johore Government Gazette states that Mr. Gioanni Battista Reginato. a planter of Ulu Tiram Estate, has obtained the exclusive privilege of making, selling and using in Johore for 16 y.ars his invention for “improvements in and relating to connecting troughs between the rollers of rubber sheeting84 words
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358 1935-02-14 16 Chinese Arrested After Shooting Incident Shots fired in St. Joseph’s Institution field, Singapore, shortly before 8.30 on Friday night, sent the crowd which had congregated for the police band performance which had just concluded, scattering in all directions. The story of the occurrence was given to a Straits Times reporter358 words
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Article, Illustration560 1935-02-14 17 \t I lie* top ol (Ik* page a r e t li r c e MiMH'N Of till* 11 **C .it ,\>er Ham villain*. in 1* e a u where ail enormous .iinount of dainace resulted from a fire caused liy aceident. and most oi560 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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402 1935-02-14 21 WHY UNION WILL NOT PARTICIPATE. CIVIL WAR THREAT. Attitude Does Not Mean Anti British Feeling. COASTAL DEFENCE POLICY. fjOVTH AFRICA’S unwillingness to participate in any comprehensive Imperial Defence scheme was explained by Mr. Pirow, Minister for Defence, in a speech in Cape Town at the402 words
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Article96 1935-02-14 21 Reuter. Secret Ballot. PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM. Moscow. Feb. 7. Sweeping constitutional reforms were passed unanimously and with acclamation at the All Union Ccngress yesterday. M. Molotov said that all the best features of the Parliamentary system would henceforth be embodied in the Soviet system. Now the class systemReuter. - 96 words
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Article60 1935-02-14 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 6. The current issue of the World's Rubber Position published by Rickinsons states that during thq first seven months cd restriction, world stocks increased by 18,000 tons, and that last year's total increase was 66,000 tons. World production in 1934 increased60 words
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Article, Illustration56 1935-02-14 21 The liner Fmnress of Australia left Suit Hampton for a cruise throurli Ihe seven seas. She has aboard her a quantity of stores for the people on Tristan da ('ll oil a, the world's loneliest island. .Among them are a gramophone and some glass which are the56 words
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Article187 1935-02-14 21 ’—Reuter. Joyful Reunions. CHILDREN’S VIEW OF PIRACY. Shanghai, Feb. 7. Immediately the Tungchow arrived this morning an inquiry into the piracy was begun aboard by the Consul-General, Mr. Brenan with the co-operation of the British Naval authorities and the International Settlement police. Joyful reunions marked the’—Reuter. - 187 words
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Article317 1935-02-14 21 —Reuter, -Sin Chew Jit Poll. “Hope Navy Will Always Go To The Rescue.” London, '5. The Tungchow piracy was raised in the House Commons today by Capt Peter Macdonald, (Con., Isle of Wight) who asked the Government to give (further consideration to the adequacy of existing—Reuter,; -Sin Chew Jit Poll. - 317 words
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Article76 1935-02-14 21 Reuter. New Bill Gives Wide Powers. New York, Feb. 6. Tilt Government have a wide control of the Federal reserve system by the administrations of the Banking Bill, the draft of which was published yejteiday. The bill will create a permanent deposit insurance and loosenReuter. - 76 words
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Article236 1935-02-14 22 ROSCOE TURNER’S BIG NEW PROJECT. FOLLOWING THE EQUATOR. Air Race Promise To Return To Singapore. TAKING OFF FROM PANAMA. ANKW AVIATION project is planned by Major Roscoe Turner, who finished third in the great EnglandMelbourne air race last year. He has announced his intention to take off236 words
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Article66 1935-02-14 22 Reuter Wireless. Britain And Colonial Issues. London, Feb. 5. The British Post Office will issue special half-penny, penny, threehalf penny, and twopence halfpenny stamps, in commemoration of the King’s Silver Jubilee, announced the Postmaster-General in the House of Commons today. He added that 43 territories underReuter Wireless. - 66 words
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Article67 1935-02-14 22 Japan And Mongolian Trouble. Tokio, Feb. 5. Sir Robert Clive, the British Ambassador in Tokio, had a long conference with officials of the Japanese Ministry °f Foreign Alfalrs. It is understood he sought assurances regarding the conditions of Japanese co-operation with China and their effect on other67 words
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117 1935-02-14 22 —Reuter. New Scheme For The Depressed Areas. London, Feb. 5. Plans for settling 500 families from depressed areas to small-holdings of five acres each were announced today by Mr. Malcolm Stewart, Government Commissioner. The scheme involves indemnifying local authorities against loss by advancing—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article37 1935-02-14 22 -Aneta-Havas. The famous Guildhall in the Centre of Bristol was seriously damaged by fire during the week end. The assize and County Court buildings adjoining were partly destroyed. Enormous damage was done —Aneta-Havas.-Aneta-Havas. - 37 words
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Article111 1935-02-14 22 —Reuter Wireless. Soviet Leader Replies To Hitler. Moscow, Feb. 4. Hitler may rest assured that he will not have to'find the Red Army a single motor lorry, declared M. Orjonikidze, Soviet Commissar of heavy industry, replying to passages from Hitler's book, “Mein Kampf,” in which the German—Reuter Wireless. - 111 words
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Article32 1935-02-14 22 The production of tin in the Netherlands Indies in 1934 was 16,643 tons valued at 23,000,000 florins, compared with 15,067 tons in 1933 valued at 24,300,000 florins. Aneta-H avas.32 words
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Article110 1935-02-14 22 —Reuter Wireless. Agreement To Operate For 15 Years. Berlin, Feb. 4. A pooling agreement has been reached between the HamburgAmerica and North German Lloyd Lines regulating relations for the next 15 years. Receipts from passenger and freight services with North America and Australia will be pooled and—Reuter Wireless. - 110 words
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Article71 1935-02-14 22 —Reuter. Nine Passengers Hurt In Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Feb. 9. A hundred passengers on the ferry boat Cape May, which collided with the British steamer London Corporation in Delaware River today were hurriedly rescued by tug boats. The ferry boat was beached. Nine passengers were in the—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article62 1935-02-14 22 the Netherlands Indies.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai Chinese Girl Basket bailers. Shanghai, Feb. 7. A basketball team composed of 12 Chinese girls of Liangkiang Girls College is sailing for Manila to take part in a series of exhibition games to be held in connection with the Manilathe Netherlands Indies.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 62 words
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Article214 1935-02-14 22 gent Chinese and Japanese.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Attitude Of Gen. Chiang. FRIENDSHIP ON EQUALITY. Shanghai, Feb. 5 A STATEMENT by Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, which frankly favours Sino-Japanese rapprochement and generally is considered to be of the greatest significance for future developments in the Far East, was published bygent Chinese and Japanese.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 214 words
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111 1935-02-14 22 EmpText Questions In House Of Commons. London, Feb. 5. In the of Commons tomorrow Capt. Peter Macdonald (Con Isle of Wight) will ask a question regarding armed guards aboard China coast vessels. Further questions are expected in reference to concerted action with a viewEmpText - 111 words
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Article101 1935-02-14 22 —Reuter. Singapore And London Rumours. There is a strong opinion among some Chinese pepper dealers in Singapore that the London pepper pool which it is believed has commitments totalling £1,600,000, will fail in the near future. A Reuter messag* from London says that in view—Reuter. - 101 words
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461 1935-02-14 23 Four Capitals’ Reaction To AngloFrench Conversations. FROM Rome, Washington, FJerlin, Paris and Brussels' eomt 1 comments on the proposed London air convention which has received favourable attention in London after the Franeo-British talks. Berlin's Reaction. Germany would never oiler a flat rejection of the London proposals, according tc a Government461 words
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199 1935-02-14 23 -Straits Times Copyright. Mr. V. G. Savi’s New Work. From Our Own Correspondent* London, Feb. 5. MR. V. 0. Savi, formerly of the S.S. Police, has been appointed Chief Constable of Fife. Before he left Singapore on leave recently, Mr. Savi was Chief-Straits Times Copyright. - 199 words
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Article191 1935-02-14 23 GENERAL ELECTION NEXT YEAR Reuter Wireless. Wide Speculation In Political Circles. London. Peb. 5. Speculation Is rife In political circles concerning the date of the next general election, which must occur not later than October, 1936, when the present Parliament legally expires. Usually, elections are held after budgets but owing– Reuter Wireless. - 191 words
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Article119 1935-02-14 23 Labour Gain In By-E’ection. SPLIT CONSERVATIVE VOTE. Kandolph Churchill Anil India Policy. The Wavertree. Liverpool byelection last week resulted in a Labour p.ain. The election was caused by the succession of the Hon. Mr. A. R. Nall-Cain to the peerage, and the figures were J J119 words
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Article63 1935-02-14 23 —Reuter. Protests Against New Scale Of Relief. Twenty people were detained in Sheffield following a skirmish with the police and several thousand unemployed. who demonstrate.' outside the Town pious of the Flemish movement.— Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Th City Council refused lo receive the deputation Foot and mounted polic.*—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article220 1935-02-14 23 MINISTER OF LABOUR UNEASY.” Reute- Wireless. (Grievances Caused Bv Official Rigidity. House of Commons. Feb. 5. The Minister lor Labour Mr. Oliver Stanley, made a conciliatory reply today to the widespread complaints from members of all parties against the working of the new Unemployment Assistance Act which culminated in theReute- Wireless. - 220 words
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Article264 1935-02-14 23 —Reuter. -Reuter. If Naval Conference Fails. Tokio, Feb 7. In reply to a question in the Diet as to whether Japan would build up to parity in the event of the failure of the Naval Conference, the Navy Minister replied that in such an eventuality—Reuter.; -Reuter. \ - 264 words
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58 1935-02-14 23 The engagement is announced of Miss Dorothy Hyson, the 19-year-old actress daughter of Miss Dorothy Dickson, to Mr. Robert Douglas, the actor-manager, who is 24. The marriage is likely to take place soon. before the couple were introduced, .Mr. Douglas, who incidentally is the youngest actor-manager in the West End,58 words
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Article, Illustration200 1935-02-14 24 GEN. SMUTS INTEGRITY OF CHINA. A nglo-American Co-operation. “A MOST IMPORTANT STEP.” America And Paris Peace Pact. Cape Town, Feb. J. “I POLICY of practical Anglo-American co-oper-ation in the Pacific for the maintenance of the integrity of China and future peace is the most important step that could be taken200 words
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Article29 1935-02-14 24 —Reuter. Great Britain, the Dominions and India might all be involved. Gen. Smuts also emphasised that the Dominions desired the closest possible Anglo-American Association for their own future security.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article43 1935-02-14 24 HAUPTMANN TRIAL VERDICT Reuter. Flemington Feb. 11. In the Hauptmann trial the jury are expected to retire to consider their verdict tomorrow afternoon Hauptmann himself considers his chances of acquittal “fine.” Today* s session will be occupied with the speeches of counsel. Reuter.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article300 1935-02-14 24 MID-OCEAN PUBLICITY STUNT -Reuter. Strange Story Of The Seth Parker. 1 A remarkable story of a midocean incident comes from America through Reuter cables. A message received on Saturday stated that the warship Australia. with the Duke of Gloucester aboard, was proceeding to the assistance of the three-masted schooner Setli-Reuter. - 300 words
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Article48 1935-02-14 24 rpHE Chinese Government has authorised the selection of 1,500 works of art from the Peiping treasures for the Chinese National Art Exhibition in London, says Sin Kuo Min. Mr. Yang Tsc-wei today assumes the magistracy of Chungshan District, birthplace of Dr Sun Yat-sen.48 words
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Article369 1935-02-14 24 170 miles from Hong Kong.—Sin Kuo Min. Swatow Incident. CHINESE ACCEPT DEMANDS. Swatow. iKwangtung)), Feb 11 Chinese censorship of a Sino-Japan-ese incident at the beginning of this month when Japanese naval action at Swatow. Kwangtung, was narrowly averted, was lifted late yesterday. The Chinese version appearing in170 miles from Hong Kong.—Sin Kuo Min. - 369 words
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Article111 1935-02-14 24 Washington. Feb 9. It is revealed that a proposal for the construction of an $11,000,000 air base at Hawaii and also the expenditure of $2,000,000 on strengthening coastal defences, including guns for Hawaii. Alaska and elsewhere, were discussed at a meeting of the Army High Command,—reuter. - 111 words
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383 1935-02-14 24 Almost Back To Pre-Slump Level. $1,000 MILLIONS MARK PASSED. Complete Figures For The Year. j I Malayan trade soared almost to i pre-slump levels in 1934, when the 1.000 million dollars mark of total i trade was passed again for the first time in three383 words
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Article, Illustration153 1935-02-14 24 THE issue in the Straits Settlements 1 of special postage stamps to commemorate the King’s Silver Jubilee has been approved. The stamps will be for use throughout the Colonial Empire. The series will comprise four de- nominations only in uniform design. The stamps will be153 words
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Article, Illustration290 1935-02-14 25 —Reuter. ITALIAN TROOPS NOW READY. UALUAL INCIDENT SEQUEL. “We Will Defend Our Country To The Last”— Charge iVAffaires; efforts to avert trouble. THREAT of war hangs over Abyssinia following a second incident at Ualual, where as announced on Monday there were 11 casualties among Italian troops and—Reuter. - 290 words
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124 1935-02-14 25 B. N. B. Convicts Warders Comedy. British North Borneo is laughover an incident involving a number of Chinese convicts and w °.Indian warders in Sandakan. me convicts, escorted by the ward- Kiel been marched from prison to on th e roads. While they cm! hus en saged, the warders betu124 words
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Article92 1935-02-14 25 Reuter. Work To Be Done. MR. BALDWIN TELLS THE COMMONS. The Government has not yet considered the question of a general election,” declared Mr. Stanley Baldwin in the House of Commons winding up the India Debate. There is much work to be done,” he said and hopedReuter. - 92 words
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Article59 1935-02-14 25 —Sin Kuo Min. Tientsin, Feb. 8. After a series of bandit raids and fighting among the local militia, the town of Yutien, in the demilitarised Luan Zone, has been reduced to ruins. Ninety per cent, of the population has fled from the town and surrounding areas. Property losses—Sin Kuo Min. - 59 words
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Article725 1935-02-14 25 —Straits Times Copyright. Banks May Help—Moratorium Extended. £2,000,000 STOCKS. niFFICULTIES in the commodity markets —notably pepper —culminated in London on Friday, when it was officially announced that on behalf of certain produce brokers a petition is being presented for the compulsory liquidation of Messrs James and—Straits Times Copyright. - 725 words
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Article104 1935-02-14 25 Once Exhibited In Paris Salon. Freyburg Maine, Feb. 7. The death is announced of the artist, Douglas Volk.—Reuter. Douglas Volk, one of the leading artists of America, was 79 years of age. He trained in Rome and Paris, and was a Paris Exhibitioner. Among his principal104 words
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Article1423 1935-02-14 26 —Reuter. measures of the past.”—British Wireless. House Of Commons Assurance. BITTER ATTACKS ON BILL IN INDIA. “Totally Unacceptable” To British India. 44 ILL THE pledges regarding Dominion Status as the ultimate aim have been given to India within the Empire. Therefore there can be no—Reuter.; measures of the past.”—British Wireless. - 1,423 words
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Article56 1935-02-14 26 —Reuter. Honoured By Hindenburg With Eagle Plaque. Berlin, Feb. 9. The famous painter, Prof. Max Liebermann, has died in his studio, aged 87. He received the Eagle Plaque, Germany’s highest civil decoration, from Hindenburg, but was deprived of his professorship in the Prussian Academy of Art—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article231 1935-02-14 26 —Reuter. in the very near future.—Straits Times Copyright. Fall Of 5|d. COMMONS QUESTIONS EXPECTED. (From Our Own Correspondent London, Feb. li. The price of white pepper was fixed in Mincing Lane today at S\' 2 d. spot and 7»/ 2 d. forward but these quotations are not—Reuter.; in the very near future.—Straits Times Copyright. - 231 words
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Article34 1935-02-14 26 Rome, Feb. 8. It is understood that Italy is inclined to await Germany's reaction to the London agreement before reaching a decision as regards participation in the Air Convention. Reuter34 words
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Article137 1935-02-14 26 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Lord Granard’s Visit To London. Dublin, Feb. 8. Further Anglo-Irish inter-govern-mental discussions have been liclcl since the January pact, according to political circles, though no official confirmation is forthcoming. Lord Granard, member of Irlsu Senate since 1921, who is reported n have been—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 137 words
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1493 1935-02-14 27 Mr. Lloyd George For The Cabinet? —lncome Tax Hope For The Little Man —P. O. And The HamburgAmerika Threat —1920 Pennies Are Worth £8 —Tin And Rubber j/ n) m Our Own Correspondent. Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Jan. 30. fOXDON is proving1,493 words
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Article, Illustration19 1935-02-14 27 BLIZZARD FROM MOSCOW Russia sends a blizzard to Britain.—Workmen clearing four-foot snow-drifts from a Hertfordshire road on Jan. 27.19 words
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Article, Illustration1667 1935-02-14 28 who is shortly retiring.—British Wireless. Parliament’s Most Laborious Session The Wavertree Incident Tom, Dick And Harry’s View Of India Reform —Sir Samuel Hoare Defends His Bill —And Sir Henry Page Croft Accuses Him Of “Fomenting A Revolution. (From Our Own Correspondent! Stkaits Times Office, Fleetwho is shortly retiring.—British Wireless. - 1,667 words
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Article113 1935-02-14 28 -Sin Chew Jit Poh Soviet Right To Self Challenged. Shanghai. Feb. 6 The liquidation office of the Sino Russian Taoshing Bank here has issued a statement to creditors of the Chinese Eastern Railway as follows: The C. E. R. was constructed by th< Taoshing Bank with the permission-Sin Chew Jit Poh - 113 words
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Article834 1935-02-14 29 Gunner II Falls And Has To Be Destroyed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 9. The concluding day of the Perak Turf Club February meeting was again favoured by brilliant weather and the attendance was excellent, being the largest recorded for several vears. The course record834 words
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Article211 1935-02-14 29 —Reuter. IRELAND MISS MANY CHANCES. Sunderland Draw With Aston Villa. London, Feb. 5. t hverton in fine cold weather neiore a crowd of 30,000 England cate d Ireland at soccer by two K°als to one. Ireland hardly deserved to be deet*’ ,,ut had only themselves 0—Reuter. - 211 words
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623 1935-02-14 29 Hutchinson And Prescott Show Up Well. (BY OUR FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT.) S.C.C 2 S.R.C 1. Some excellent football was witnessed on the S.R.C. padang last week when the S.C.C. defeated the home club by the odd goal in three. The game was played at an exceedingly623 words
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Article371 1935-02-14 29 BETSY FINISHES SECOND. Columbine Was Cleverly Blanketed. ON Sunday morning, the R.S.Y.C. B class sailed a team race, Paddy. Merlin and Columbine forming one team and Betsy, Punai and Mowgli forming the other The boats started well together on a broad reach to seventeen-mark boat which371 words
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Article30 1935-02-14 29 Reuter. Paris, Feb 11. The French feather-weight Champlon. Maurice Holtzer. beat th® American world feather-weight champion. Freddie Miller, on points In a ten rounds contest at Moutltler today.Reuter. - 30 words
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1248 1935-02-14 30 Bolton Wanderers May Be Made Cup Favourites. (From Our London Correspondent.) I/ondon, Feb. 9. The matches In the second round of the Scottish F.A. Cup went much as expected. Motherwell and Hibernians were in scoring mood scoring seven goals against the respective opponents. Queen’s Park went1,248 words
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1019 1935-02-14 30 Mr. E. E. Colman Made A Life Member Of The Association. The 25th annual general meeting of the Malaya Football Association was held at the Malay Pavilion at Balestier Road on Sunday, and Mr. Haji Manjoor Sahib Maricar. J.P.. the retiring President. took *he1,019 words
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Article68 1935-02-14 30 Georgetown, Feb. I’. In perfect sunny weather the M.C.C. continued their second innings against Demerara which stood at 113 for one wicket (Hammond GO and D. C. H. Townsend 52) and quickly knocked off the remaining runs without further loss, their final score being 205 for one wicket68 words
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Article534 1935-02-14 31 All The Regiment’s Best Men Away A t Manila. (By Our Football Correspondent.) C hinese 0; Wiltshire Regt 0. !l was not surprising that such a small crowd turned up t Anson Boail Stadium on Tuesday to watch the friendly game between the Wiltshire Regiment and534 words
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Article500 1935-02-14 31 HEALTHY POSITION AT YEAR END. Club Championship Held hy San Kwok Leong. 1 rcm Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 6. rile report of the Gardens Goll Club. Kuala Lumpur, for 1934, to be presented at the annual meeting at the club-house on Feb. 15, states500 words
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Article561 1935-02-14 31 Yachting. Race For Motor Cruisers' Included In Programme. On Saturday afternoon the Royal j Singapore Yacht Club’s bi-annual At Home and Regatta will take place. On this occasion the international six-metre class will sail a race for the Lundon Cup starting at561 words
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Article337 1935-02-14 31 Rifle Shooting. W./O. J. J. Burton Takes The Championship. Over fifty competitors took part in* the third annual rifle meeting of the Royal Air Force. Far East, which was concluded at Bukit Timah range on Saturday, after two days’ keen competition. Good individual performances were337 words
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Article200 1935-02-14 31 New Dance Hall Opened On Saturday. The Siong Boo Athletic Association, one of the biggest Chinese football clubs affiliated to the S.C.F.A., and having a membership of over 200. celebrated the opening of their new dance hall in the spacious premises of the club in Robinson Road200 words
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2440 1935-02-14 32 LEIGHTOS - THE CLUB VERANDAH Nothing But Lawn Tennis.—Our Devonshire Visitors Success. Good Handicapping.—The Two Doubles Finals.—Dorothy Round’s Distinction. Conducted by "LEIGHTOS IWIOT for twenty years has there been such wonderful weather during Chinese New Year and it was not surprising, therefore, that Mr. D. H. Kleinman, the honorary referee and handlcapper2,440 words
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Article1527 1935-02-14 1 Working Of Tin Control Condemned. IPOH AS THE STATE CAPITAL IN TEN YEARS. .From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Feb 11. Mr J. L. Hope at the annual meeting oi the Perak Chamber of Commerce said: I propose to address you very shortly today and do not1,527 words
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Article220 1935-02-14 1 Funds Increased By £849,000. London, Jan. 21. The first insurance company report for 1934 to be issued is that of the Sun Life Assurance Society, which reports a total income of £5,397,651, compared with £5,223,970 for 1933. Total outgoings were £4,548,174. against £4,897,568, resulting in an220 words
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Article68 1935-02-14 1 Singapore Official Quotations. f Quotations 4 Forward Contracts Spot Seller Pries* t k d. Feb- AprDate L’don S’pore Feb. Mar. June Feb. 7 6 1/16 20 20 •'Vi 21% 22% 8 6 3/16 20% 21 21% 33 t 9 6 3/16 20% 21 21% 23 1 11 6%68 words
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Article22 1935-02-14 1 Feb. 7 Tin, S pore Price $114.62% per picul. 8 114.50 9 114.50 U ***** 12 113.37% 13 113.2522 words
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Article25 1935-02-14 1 Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd. advise that the output for Mie four weeks ended Jan. 30, 1935 amounted to 1,009.45 ounces.25 words
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Article398 1935-02-14 2 Traction Prefs. Placed At 21s. 6d. Following is Messrs Fraser and Co.’s report on the local share market, dated on Tuesday With a small business passing. Kuchais have been placed round 90 cents. Mamba us 59 cents, Hitam Tins 51 cents and Ulu Piahs at398 words
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61 1935-02-14 2 Amsterdam, Jan. 28. Preliminary figures of Dutch Indies rubber exports for December show that Java and Madura exported 10,388 tons, against 7,743 tons in November From the outer provinces 12,465 tons of European rubber were exported in December, against 13,399 tons in November,61 words
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Article49 1935-02-14 2 The output of coal from the mines of Groat Britain during the week ended Jan. 5 amounted to 3.793,700 tons, compared with 2,898.900 tons in the preceding week, states the Board of Trade Journal. The number of wage earners in the industry was 768,600, against 769.300.49 words
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Article297 1935-02-14 2 Judgment Reserved In K. L. Suit (From Our Own Correspondent.) i Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 9. The civil suit in which Abynayke, a broker, is claiming $120 from Ghows Khan, a landed proprietor, and Mr. M. Rajasooria. his attorney, for commissions due on a loan of $6,000297 words
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Article126 1935-02-14 2 The following are the rubber returns for the month of January. Jimah.—34.2oo lb Benta.—63,000 lb. Sandycroft.—l9,soo lb. Kuala Kangsar.—ls3,Boo lb. Penang.—4s2,ooo lb. Sabrang.—lo7,ooo lb. Straits.—293,ooo lb. Rubana.—129,000 lb. Bagan Serai.—44.700 lb. Tall Ayer.—l42,ooo lb. Batak Rablt.—so,soo lb. Merchlston.—40,500 lb. Mountjoy.—lo4,ooo lb. Kurau.—40,500 lb. United Patani.—33l,l63 lb. Malakoff.—l4B.9oo lb.126 words
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Article88 1935-02-14 2 At January 1 last the average level of retail prices was approximately 43 per cent, above the level of July 1914, compared with 44 per cent, at Dec. 1934, and 42 per cent, at Jan 1. 1934. For food only the corresponding percentages at these three88 words
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Article433 1935-02-14 2 Hague Office Analysis Comments. PRELIMINARY statistics for 1934 are given in the Bulletin published by the Hague Statistical Office of the International Tin Research and Development Council. World production of tin is estimated at 107 700 tons in 1934, against 84,963 tons in 1933 and 92,908 tons433 words
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Article205 1935-02-14 2 Deletion Of The Bindings.” A Bill intituled an Ordinance to amend the Rubber Regulation Ordi nance. 1934, is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council. Its objects and reasons are As the Dindings will be retroceded to Perak in February. 1935. references to this district should205 words
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Article238 1935-02-14 2 The following are the tin returns for die month of January. Nawng Pet. —316 pels. Taiping.—Peis. 218, hrs. 599. cu. vds 81.000. North Taiping.—Pels. 570, hrs. 618. cu. yds. 119.600. Klang River.—Pels. 144. hrs. 641. cu. yds 83.000. Rantau.—Pels. 627, hrs. 624, cu. yds 87.000. Batu Selangor .—Pels.238 words
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Article56 1935-02-14 2 The provisional assessments under the Rubber Regulation Scheme of Ui? following companies is given below:lb. Malaya General 2,334.000 Sedenak Rubber Estates 1.398,0"' Mengkibol (C.J.) Rubber 1,106.820 Pontian (Malay) Rubber 494.100 'Hiese are the “standard” figures tor 1934, and should be somewhat increased for 1935 owing to greater56 words
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1374 1935-02-14 3 UNCORPORATED IN QU..N.LANOJ pAUB, PAHANG, F.M.S. M,NING REPORT NO. 490. FEBRUARY 6th, 1935. The chairman and Directors, Iho Raub Australian Gold Mining (.9., Ltd. SINGAPORE. S.S. __Hpri with is the Report of Gon :i rat Raub Australian Gold Ltd., tor the period ending1,374 words
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153 1935-02-14 3 Changes In Administration In U. K. As a result ot important administrative changes recently made in the home area organisation of Cable and Wireless, Mr. Harold E. Cott. who has had a wide experience in the company’s service in many parts of the world,153 words
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Article124 1935-02-14 3 Foreign exports of tin, being final shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during the month of January, 1935. Destination Tons United Kingdom 175 United States of America 4,731 Continent of Europe 616 British Possessions 252 Japan 103 The Netherlands Indies 9 Other Foreign Countries 34 TOTAL124 words
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Article195 1935-02-14 3 THOS. COOK SON (BANKERS) LTD. Strong Position At End Of Year. The balance-sheet made up to October 31 last of Thos. Cook and Son (Bankers), Limited, shows, as usual, a very strong position. Its outstanding feature is the highly liquid character of the assets, the liabilities on current and other195 words
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Article87 1935-02-14 3 During the woek ending Feb. 2. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 69,369 cases, of which 58.814 (85%) cases were fo the Jnited Kingc.om. 660 (1%) cases to the continent of Europe, 5.700 (8%) cases to Canada, and 4.195 (6%) cases elsewhere. Total ex.orts for the87 words
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Article478 1935-02-14 3 Net Profit Trebles Itself In The Year. The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of the Buklt Palong Syndicate Ltd. was held at Seremban. Mr. W. H. W. Gubblns, presided. The chairman said If you will turn to the profit and loss account you will see478 words
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Article133 1935-02-14 3 Accts. of Stoughton (Peraio Rubber Plantations (of M. P. Evans and Co. group) to Sept. 30th show net proceeds of 792,540 lb. (agst. 827,826 lb.) 15.337 (.€7.186), plus sundry receipts €l7l (€122). Deducting estate expend., etc., €8,972 (€7.555). London expenses €895 (€832), leaving net profit €5.641 (agst.133 words
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Article889 1935-02-14 4 Fraser And Co’s Quotations. Singapore, Peb. 13. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Bellere. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin 4/3 4/9 £1 £1 Asam K uni bung 34/- 35/6 £1 £1 Austral Malay 61/- 62/-5/-5/-Ayer Hltam 13/6 14/6 1 1 Ayer Wong 2.10 2.15 £1 £1 Bangrln Tin 24/6889 words
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Article422 1935-02-14 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore, Feb. 13. SELLING. London, 4 months’ sight 2,4 7/32 London, 3 months’ sight 2/4 3/16 London, 60 days’ sight 2 London, 30 days’ sight London, demand 2/4 3/d^ London. T.T. 2/4 3/32 Lyons and Paris, demand Hamburg, demand *4° Ne>w York, demand Batavia and422 words
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Article265 1935-02-14 4 (Straits Times Copyright.) Last Night’s London Quotations. From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb 12. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Feb. 7. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversation Loan(Straits Times Copyright.) - 265 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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Article645 1935-02-14 4 Allagar (2/) 1'6; Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/2; Anglo-Malay (£1) 13/; Ayer Kunlng (£1) 30/; Bagan Serai (£1) 12 3; Bahru (Sel.) (2 3/7ii; Banteng (£1) 21 6; Batang (2/) l/; Batu Caves (£1) 21/6; Batu Tiga (£1) 30/; Bekoh <2 0 1/; Bertam Con. (20645 words
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710 1935-02-14 4 Capital lasue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt 454.175 1 6 p.c. int. a'c year 28-2-35 Allen by ($1) 1.90 2.00 1.85 195 216,779 1 5p c. for year 30-9-34 ..Alor Gajah ($1) 1.50 1.60 1.50 160 439,125 1710 words
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