The Straits Budget, 20 August 1936
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Title Section29 1936-08-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4097. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1129 1936-08-20 1 •*QO far we have not been able to reconcile the Siamese Government’s view with that of the signatory countries and I am returning v to England today. There will be no official statement until after the next meeting of the International Tin Committee on Sept. 18,”1,129 words
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Article80 1936-08-20 1 SELANGOR’ S RULER. Venerable Sultan To Go To England. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 18 H.H. the Sultan of Selangor is expected to leave for England soon on medical advice. He will receive attention for a long-standing complaint, and his stay is expected to be short. It is80 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article809 1936-08-20 2 Straits Times, Aug. 13. All friends of Johore and all supporters of genuine protectorates rather than hypocritical shams in the Malay States will welcome the scheme for facilitating study in Great Britain that was laid before the State Council in Johore Bahru on Tuesday. The purportStraits Times, Aug. 13. - 809 words
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Article794 1936-08-20 2 —Straits Times, Aug. 14. Imports into the Colony ot artificial silk, cotton shirting and similar materials from non-British sources are covered by the quota system. Ready made clothing of such materials, however, is not subject to any form of control and can enter the Colony in—Straits Times, Aug. 14. - 794 words
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Article1073 1936-08-20 2 Straits Times, Aug. 15. Very shortly after his appointment as Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Ormsby-Gore had to reply to a somewhat dreary debate initiated by the usual annual motion to reduce the vote for the Colonial Office by £lOO. That debate provided the occasion forStraits Times, Aug. 15. - 1,073 words
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Article680 1936-08-20 3 favouring the third.—Straits Times, Aug. 17. When it was announced that the Corporation Duties Ordinance was to be applied to clubs in the Colony, the acting Treasurer, the Hon. Mr. H. Weisberg, issued a statement in which he reviewed the revenue position. He pointed out that the chandu revenuefavouring the third.—Straits Times, Aug. 17. - 680 words
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Article222 1936-08-20 3 believed to be.—Straits Times, Aug. 17. Following upon a ballot held last week, Mr. George Marshall, the local manager of the Singapore Traction Company, is to be nominated to the Municipal Commission by the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association. Mr. Marshall has occupied a responsible post in Singaporebelieved to be.—Straits Times, Aug. 17. - 222 words
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Article1075 1936-08-20 3 —Straits Times, Aug. 18. More than six weeks ago Mr. V. A. Lowinger arrived in Malaya on his way to Bangkok where, with his fellow delegate from the International Tin Committee, Mr. J. van den Broek, he opened negotiations with the Siamese Government for a renewal of the tin—Straits Times, Aug. 18. - 1,075 words
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Article218 1936-08-20 4 circumstances?’’- Straits Times, Aug. 18. An unhealthy stalemate has been reached in Selangor on the question of Government relief for unemployed. At the State Council meeting last week Mr. Lai Tet Loke’s rather wellworn pleas for official relief for the workless and their dependents met with the Jadedcircumstances?’’- Straits Times, Aug. 18. - 218 words
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Article926 1936-08-20 4 existence altogether.—Straits Times, Aug. 19. One thing leads to another. From rubber shipments and banking to hardware and pineapples; from trousers and shirts to mosquito nets, dyes and wire nails —there seems to be no end to the evidence of the disabilities and ruses with which British tradersexistence altogether.—Straits Times, Aug. 19. - 926 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article212 1936-08-20 5 rjlHiS daily column is churned out in 1 an enormous hall, something between monastic refectory and a rather superior godown, in which some twenty newshawks feverishly perform their Sisyphus-like task. People accustomed to the glass and chromium of ultra-modern offices have been heard to mutter, as they212 words
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Article253 1936-08-20 5 fpHE latest number of The Orient Gong, a magazine published in Singapore, contains an article entitled Civil War In Spain.” Please excuse my language, but for the sake of clarity I am bound to explain that what the writer is saying is that the League of Nations is253 words
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Article181 1936-08-20 5 a contribution to the gaiety of nations a news story published recently by the Nichi Nichi. one of the leading newspapers of Tokio, is worth reprinting here. It is as follows: VICE MINISTER HAS LICKING HABIT. Vice Minister Yuzawa of the Home Office on the occasion of his181 words
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Article170 1936-08-20 5 npHE following advertisement appeared in the Straits Times on Tuesday: YOUNG WIFE, (B.A.), tired of Mah Jong and morning feasts would welcome suggestions for Interestng morning occupation. Fond of children. Further particulars on request. 962, Straits Times. It would be extremely interesting to call on this young wife170 words
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Article178 1936-08-20 5 •"THOSE who dipped into a brochure entitled “The P. and O. and the Eastern Mail Service,” shown on the Post Office stand at the Malayan Exhibition, were well rewarded, for there is no company in the world with a more picturesque and dramatic history. We all178 words
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Article133 1936-08-20 5 QNE of the outstanding differences between life in Penang in the eighteenth century and today was that the stengah, described by Mr. Winston Churchill in his autobiography as “the traditional drink of the white officer in the tropics.” was unknown to our predecessors. From a rare but133 words
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Article196 1936-08-20 5 POINT to be remembered in connection with Tuesday’s pageant in the grounds of Fort Cornwallis is that Captain Light never saw the present fort, which was built at least 14 years after his death. The original fort which guarded the infant Settlement of Penang was a stockade of196 words
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Article173 1936-08-20 5 II7HAT looks like turning out to be T the most important individual effort yet made by anyone who has sunk capital in Cameron Highlands is described by the Straits Times Planting correspondent on page 19 today. On Mr. S. M. Sharma’s estate there are 3,000 young fruit173 words
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Article201 1936-08-20 5 driving along Singapore Island roads and noticing the large areas of rubber under grass must wonder whether a more intensive use of such areas would not be possible. Why not keep livestock and produce rubber at the same time? In the old; clean-weeding days this was Impossible, and201 words
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Article198 1936-08-20 5 the minor charities which the Straits Times performs is that of giving Journalists in other quarters something to write about. When the mental horizon is blank, it is always possible to contradict the Cecil Street oracle. Well, well, it is better to be an oracle than an echo,198 words
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Article95 1936-08-20 5 JT seems a pity to print a quotation for the benefit of only one reader, namely that staunch Defender of the Faith, Mr. Laurence Henderson, but other readers must forgive me, for 1 have nothing else with which to fill this column today. Here it is then, from95 words
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Article243 1936-08-20 6 JAPANESE deep-sea steamers may be anchoring regularly off the mouths of four Malayan rivers ir the near future. They are already loading ore brought down the Batu Pahat River on the West Coast and the Dungan on the East Coast, and now we are told by Mr.243 words
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Article247 1936-08-20 6 DECAUSE it is the personal wish of the Sultan the State Council of Johore has agreed to provide funds to send two or three boys of royal or high birth to an English public school from time to time. His Highness is taking a very big risk. A247 words
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Article186 1936-08-20 6 JOHORE YACHTS I wrote about the three yacht clubs that have come Into being on the Singapore side of the Johore Straits in recent years I quite forgot about *he much older club on the Johore side of the Straits which was promoting sailing In those sheltered waters long before186 words
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Article199 1936-08-20 6 AN indication of the problems that lie ahead of the M.8.8.C. in working out balanced programmes for the Singapore radio public is given by the following letter, signed A Chinese Radio Listener,” which the Straits Times has received: I am sure the Chines** radio listeners, other than Teochews199 words
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Article158 1936-08-20 6 H ow the lamp of learning is first lit in a Malay kampong is described by Mr. Marcus Rex. acting British Resident of Perak, in his report for 1935. Mr. Rex takes as an example the kampong of Ketoir, six miles from Kuala Kangsar on the Perak158 words
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Article167 1936-08-20 6 »pHE phrase “in command of the Company's snow Eliza” must have puzzled many readers in Mr. James F. Augustin’s article on Captain Light’s landing at Penang, published In the Straits Times last week. It is clear that the snow was a fairly large type of sailing vessel, for167 words
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Article164 1936-08-20 6 JJONO KONG, I believe, provides the only exception to the rule that in types of mixed European and Asiatic descent the former strain decides the language, dress and manner of life. There is an interesting note on the Chinese Eurasians of Hong Kong in Mr. C. Y.164 words
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Article157 1936-08-20 6 HAVE just come across a quotation which reveals the origin of Bendemeer, the name of the Chinese mansion in Serangoon road which was the most famous house in Singapore during the life-time of Whampoa. It was not, however, called Bendemeer until after Whampoa’s death in 1880, when it157 words
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Article228 1936-08-20 6 THE RYOTS SHOP. p*EW people in Singapore know anything about the Malay Arts and Crafts Society, and for my own part I must confess that I used to look upon it with suspicion as being little more than an “arty” hobby of ladles in high society, meritorious no doubt but228 words
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Article227 1936-08-20 6 V HAVE been ruminating in my slowwitted way on the excellently crisp, courageous and thought-provok-ing interview which the young wife with the B.A. gave to The Sunday Times on the problem of avoiding softening of the brain, caused by endless morning mah-jong and gossip, in Singapore. What puzzles227 words
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Article87 1936-08-20 6 JUST as a final nail in the coffin of the Indian levitation illusion I Quote the following from a letter recently published by the American magazine Time: This type of levitation trick was sold by Martinko Co., 635 Sixth Ave., New York City, 35 years ago and87 words
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Article40 1936-08-20 6 The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. C. H. Koh, Assistant Official Assignee, to be an Assistant Official Receiver. Singapore. Mr. C. O. Lim, Assistant Official Assignee, to be an Assistant Official Receiver, Penang.40 words
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Article517 1936-08-20 7 Mr. and Mrs. E. E. F. Pretty left for Home by the Naldera. Mr C N. Godwin, of the F.MS. police, is back from Home leave. Mr H. L. Page, of Lambak Estate, Mengkibol, Johore, Is staying at Raffles Hotel. Mrs Skae. wife of Dr. H. T.517 words
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Article242 1936-08-20 7 Eurasian Veteran’s Death In Singapore. A well-known and much respected member of the Eurasian community, Mr. Arthur Smith, died at the General Hospital, Singapore, on Saturday afternoon in his 71st. year Mr. Smith had only been ill for a short period. He is survived by his wife,242 words
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Article212 1936-08-20 7 Senior Deputy Commissioners. The following F.M.S. appointments are gazetted:— Messrs. M. LI. Wynne and A. H. Dickinson to be Senior Deputy Commissioners of Police, F.M.S. Dr. F. V. Jacques promoted to Superscale Grade A. Malayan Medical Service. Messrs. A. D. Dawson, A. W. S. Sim and D. B.212 words
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52 1936-08-20 7 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has appointed Capt. Mohamed All bin Maidin, M.8.E., to be a Municipal Commissioner for the Town and Fort of Malacca. The new Consul-General for Singapore is Mr. Tsiang Lu Foo, former Director of the Loan Department, Ministry of Finance,52 words
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Article175 1936-08-20 7 Tributes In Selangor State Council. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 6. DEFORE the beginning of the day’s proceedings of the State Council, the Raja Muda and the Raja Bendahara were congratulated by Dato Kaya Abdul Hamid and the Hon. Mr. Lai Tet Loke on175 words
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Article82 1936-08-20 7 The following Government officers were successful in the examination held in June: Messrs. P. R. Lewis, Lim Koon Teck, C. O. Lim, S. A. Hagger, H. A. O’Connor, Song Kok Cheng, J.E. Sharp, H.A. O’Conrior, Leong Yung Kwok, W. C. Alexander, Lt. C. G. Woodward. C. S.82 words
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Article99 1936-08-20 7 Board Of Examiners Appointed. Pursuant to the regulations made by the Rules Committee relating to the examination of articled clerks under Section 16, sub-section (5), of the Advocates and Solicitors Ordinance, 1934, the following members of the Bar of the Colony have been appointed to constitute the99 words
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65 1936-08-20 7 The death occurred in Shanghai of Miss Ting Shu-ching, general secretary of the Chinese Y.W.C.A., and one of China’s leading women social and educational workers. She was 46. Miss Ting, who has visited Malaya several times during voyages to conferences in Europe and America, is65 words
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Article38 1936-08-20 7 PRESS.—At the General Hospital, Singapore on August 11, 1936 to Moma, wife of C. F Press, a daughter. PATTON.—On the 15th at Eastbourne to Pat Patton (nfe Dunman), the wife of A. R. Winslow Patton, a son.38 words
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Article29 1936-08-20 7 TURNER—ANDERSON—On Aug. 16, 1911 at Hull, Aubrey Howard Turner, North China Insurance Co., Ltd., Singapore, to Elsie Louise Anderson. Present address, 7, Blenheim Road, London, S.W. 20.29 words
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Article220 1936-08-20 7 Leaders. Johore Turns to Europe 2 A Pair Of Trousers 2 Colonial Affairs 2 Sweepstakes 3 Tin 3 More Ruses 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—28 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Week in Malaya 1 Social220 words
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Article115 1936-08-20 7 (From Our Own Correspondent? London, Aar* 1. Mr. and Mrs. H. Paulusz, who left Singapore last May for a holiday In Europe, are now staying in Hamburg, whence they hope to set out soon on a cruise to the Norwegian fjords. They are due in London late115 words
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Article112 1936-08-20 7 Leaving On Retirement From The East. Mr. H. M. Hodges, who has been the Eastern representative of a number of well-known English manufacturers Is sailing on the Gorgon with Mrs. Hodges to visit Australia. New Zealand and later the United States, prior to retirement. The last112 words
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Obituary46 1936-08-20 7 DEATHS RAJOO.—Mr. A. Dora! Rajoo, assistant Superintendent of the Malls branch of the General Post Office, passed away peacefully in the General Hospital at 12.09 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 1936. SHAW.—On August 12, 1936, at No. 893. Simon Road. Singapore, Rebecca Julia Shaw, 67 years,46 words
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Article559 1936-08-20 8 Came To Singapore Eighty Years Ago. MRS. TAN SEE BOO. grandmother of Mrs. Tay Lian Teck (wife of the Hon. Mr. Tay Lian Teck, the Legislative Councillor), died early on Aug 17 at the residence of one of her sons, Mr. Y. E. Tan.559 words
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Article32 1936-08-20 8 At a meeting of the committee of the Straits Settlements (Malacca) Association, the hon. secretary was instructed to write to the Resident Councillor regarding an aerodrome for Malacca.32 words
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525 1936-08-20 8 Restriction Quota Declared Inequitable. UfN common parlance, the territory made a bed for itself, a 1 restriction bed, and is now being made to lie on it with a substantial amount of discomfort. “It looks as though the present state of affairs may subsist until525 words
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Article93 1936-08-20 8 IN the Bill relating to the R.N.V.R., published in the S.S. Government Gazette yesterday, is interpolated the following clause: (1) The Governor in Council may provide, either in conjunction with any other Colony or not, for acquiring, maintaining and using vessels of war out of such93 words
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Article361 1936-08-20 8 R.R.I. Staff’s Gift To Col, Eaton. A farewell tea party and presentation to Lt. Col. Eaton wa c given by his staff at the Rubber Research Institute on the occasion of his retirement. A photograph was taken at the new premises of the R.R.I. and although361 words
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Article121 1936-08-20 8 NEW PENANG POLICE BARRACKS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 13. Mr. R. J. Curtis, Collector of Land Revenue, Penang, who held a lengthy inquiry into the value of Mr. Lim Eow Thoon’s property in Penang Road, which the Government want to acquire for police barracks and121 words
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Article212 1936-08-20 8 Caught At Main Wharf At Tanjong Pagar. Half an hour after the P. and O. Chitral tied up at the Main Wharf. Tanjong Pagar, on Friday evening Messrs. W. H. Warrie (second chef), G. R. Westmoreland (second cook) and C. Clarke (cook) were struggling with a212 words
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59 1936-08-20 8 VOLUNTEER OFFICER COMMISSIONER. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Aug. 17. Captain Mohammed Ali bin Maidin was sworn in this morning as a Municipal Commissioner before Mi. J. A. A. Faith, police magistrate. The presentation of the M.8.E., to Capt. Ali takes place on Aug. 21, and will be made by59 words
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32 1936-08-20 8 Penang, Aug. 17. At a committee meeting of the Penang Chinese aeroplane purchasing campaign yesterday Mr. Ong Keng Seng announced that $47,000 (Chinese currency, has been collected.32 words
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Article45 1936-08-20 8 Mr. S. Peter, formerly attached to the staff of St. Paul’s Institution, Seremban, was ordained as a Catholic priest in Rome in July. He will return to Ceylon shortly and will be attached to one of the Catholic institutions there.45 words
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Article42 1936-08-20 8 An Army spokesman at Port Canning, stated on Monday that the report which appeared in an Ipoh newspaper, that the Innlskilling Fusiliers may be moved from Singapore before the normal period of duty here is over, is quite without foundation.42 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1273 1936-08-20 9 STREET-W ALKERS OF SINGAPORE. “average BLOKE” gives his views. to the Editor of the Straits Times air Two things strike the newcomer sineaDore very forcibly. Firstly. the manner to which the authorities perricksha pullers to annoy pedestrians* especially Europeans) by "toutr!a ,r for far es and other sldeUnes, and the1,273 words
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Article567 1936-08-20 9 REPLY TO “AVERAGE BLOKE.” To the Editor ol the Straits Times. Sir,—Your correspondent. “Average Bloke.” has written at length on the brothel-suppression policy without knowing the one and only object of that policy. He says: “Apparently a paternal government prohibits the licensing of 'houses’ in Singapore,567 words
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Article553 1936-08-20 9 COST OF EUROPEAN STAFFS. To the Editor of the 8tralts Times. Sir.—There has been so much said recently in the local Press in regard to Japanese competition in Malaya that I would like to make a few observations, which I think may be of interest to some553 words
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108 1936-08-20 9 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to approve the confirmation of acting Sub-Lieutenants J C. Grandsen, F. S. Cable, L. S. Day, J. R. M. Picktall and J. L. Desson In the rank of Sub-Lieutenants, SJ3. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.108 words
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Article, Illustration1773 1936-08-20 10 JAMES F. AUGUSTIN - By JAMES F. AUGUSTIN. J7XACTLY one hundred and fifty years ago, on Aug. 11, 1786, Captain Francis Light founded the Settlement of Penang. Charged by the Bengal Government with the task of establishing the1,773 words
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Article135 1936-08-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 9. Two attractive young women in white shirts and trousers have joined the band of the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. They are the first women to have been permanently engaged to play at the hotel. The newcomers135 words
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Article, Illustration486 1936-08-20 11 Shalimar Estate’s 3,000 Trees. MR. S.M. SHARMA’S ORCHARDS. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) IN my recent description of developments and conditions at Cameron Highlands, I made-a. short reference to Shalimar Estate, situated at the 34th mile and owned by Mr. S. M. Sharma, of Kuala Lumpur. Since486 words
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Article30 1936-08-20 11 The transfer of Pilot Officer T. J. L. Watkins, Administrative Branch, S. S. Volunteer Air Force, to the General Duties Branch in the S.S. Volunteer Air Force, has been approved.30 words
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Article181 1936-08-20 11 While European Employers Away. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 13. Terrified by the thought of a madman roaming about the neighbourhood, an amah employed by Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Cooke of Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur, who are in Singapore, crept into her181 words
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Article59 1936-08-20 11 Reuter. London, Aug. 15. Mrs. Hairy Roy—the former Dayang Elizabeth, the daughter of the White Rajah of Sarawak—gave birth to a daughter at a nursing home in Welbeck Street today. Both the Rajah and Ranee of Sarawak are in London at present. Mrs. Harry RoyReuter. - 59 words
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Article75 1936-08-20 11 Malayan Imports To Be Resumed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 14. It Is reported in the Siamese Press that the ban on the export of Siamese cattle to Malaya has been lifted. Export will be restricted to 500 head per month for the present, all leaving via75 words
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Article47 1936-08-20 11 A Eurasian named O. Rozario, living in Sims Avenue, was found in his house on Friday night with stab wounds in the throat and the left side of his chest. He was taken to the General Hospital by ambulance. His condition is not considered serious.47 words
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Article379 1936-08-20 11 Chinese Consul General On His New Work. “When I first came to Singapore, there seemed to be some cleavage between the local-born and the China-born. I have tried to persuade both of them to be more friendly towards each other and co-operate in all things that379 words
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Article276 1936-08-20 11 FINAL INTERVIEW IN PENANG. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Aug. 15. “So far we have not been able to reconcile the Siamese Government’s view with that of the signatory countries and I am returning to England today. There will be no official statement until after276 words
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Article176 1936-08-20 11 Appeal For Support Of New Association. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —There Is In course of formation in Scotland a Clan Munro Association. No name in Scottish Highland History has a more distinguished record. Even during the last Great War a Munro was GovernorGeneral of176 words
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60 1936-08-20 11 SHIP’ S STEWARD AND MONEY-CHANGER. Following a fight between an Indian money-changer and a steward of the P.O. liner Naldera at Tanjong' Pagar Wharves on Thursday night, the money-changer was admitted to the Singapore Hospita with severe abrasions. Police later visited the Naldera and made Inquiries on board, and a60 words
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Article393 1936-08-20 12 Mr, T.S. Adams' Reply To Charge Of Muzzling State Council, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 15. “I DISAGREE entirely with the suggestion that the terms in the bill are finally settled by a Residents Conference. All these Bills are published prior to the393 words
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442 1936-08-20 12 S. S. Government’s Latest Idea In Taxation. ffHE Straits Settlements Government, in its quest for additional revenues, is pursuing its raid on the clubs, initiated by the measure to reapply a moribund measure providing for a 3 per cent, tax on their profits.”442 words
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Article315 1936-08-20 12 NOW ON FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA FROM SINGAPORE. Air Commodore Sydney Smith, Officer Commanding the R.A.F., Far East, left Seletar at 7.30 a.m. on Monday in a Singapore III Flying Boat on a flight to Batavia, Sourabaya, and possibly Port Darwin Australia. He was accompanied by the315 words
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Article39 1936-08-20 12 A European named Samuel Ross, charged with being a vagrant without any means of subsistence, was ordered to be sent to the house of detention, to await repatriation, by Mr. O. w Davis In the fourth court on Saturday.39 words
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112 1936-08-20 12 Rawang Tin Fields, Rawang Concessions, Kampong Lanjut Tin, Kuala Kampar Tin and Kramat Tin have each donated $200 to the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Fund, The three last companies operate in Perak. At the meeting of Rawang Tin Fields in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday Mr. John112 words
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Advertisement23 1936-08-20 12 (T) c OaUums 7*'* > U>i| Li/K«4» HKm a (h cotsfllhislsr SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA, SARAWAK B. N. B., SIAM. THE EASTERN AGENCIES LTD.23 words
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Article1287 1936-08-20 13 MEN’S DISPUTE WITH CAPTAIN OF PRESIDENT HAYES. r markable scenes attended the denature of the Dollar liner. President Haves on Aug. 12, when 67 men of her r ew who had been on strike since Monday returned to duty With gramophones playing merrily nn the passenger decks, the1,287 words
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Article340 1936-08-20 13 Tribute To The Late Mr. A. D. Rajoo. By the death of Mr. A. Dorai Rajoo, Asst. Superintendent of Mails, the General Post Office, Singapore, on Monday, the Department has lost the services of a most conscientious and able officer. Mr. Rajoo came to Malaya from340 words
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Article62 1936-08-20 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aug. 12. The death took place at the Seremban General Hospital of Mrs. Chla Kim Kuan, wife of Mr. Wee Boon Bin. a well-known music tutor in Seremban, The deceased, who was 42 years of age, had relatives in Singapore, Kuala62 words
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Article218 1936-08-20 13 Half-Million Sterling Sent To London Last Year. Owing to the lack of gilt-edged investments locally, writes Mr J. Stone, Municipal Treasurer, Singapore, in his report for 1935, It was necessary to seek suitable investments on the London Market. During the year the sum of £457,295 was invested in218 words
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Article319 1936-08-20 13 Finder Must Report To Government An Enactment to regulate the law relating to treasure-trove was read at last week’s meeting of the Johore Council of State. There are, said the Legal Adviser, Introducing the Bill, no adequate rules of law in Johore on the subject of319 words
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Article38 1936-08-20 13 The price of "Birds of Singapore Island.” by Sir John Bucknill and Mr. F. N. Chasen. published by the SS. Government, is $5. not $l. as stated in "Notes of the Day” last week.38 words
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1926 1936-08-20 14 Selangor Inquiry Ends: Verdict Reserved. MAGISTRATE AND COUNSEL DISCUSS CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 13. ALTHOUGH the approximate cause of this collapse was due -‘1 to the work being carried out by the contractor, if your worship finds1,926 words
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Article109 1936-08-20 14 The interment of Mr. Frank Anthony Trollope, who died on July 25. at Hong Kong, took place at the Bidadari Cemetery last week and was attended by several close friends. The Rev. Hodge conducted the service. Among those present, besides the son, Mr. Harry109 words
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Article, Illustration1597 1936-08-20 15 Veteran Planter Reflects Why Bark Renewal Has Been Bad —Pay In T ransit —Lives Not Insured. By Our Planting Correspondent. -roM time to time Straits Times F readers favour me with their views on a variety of planting topics and usually their letters provideFinaiilv the policy was adopted of slashing when required, with selective weeding between slashing.—(Photo by Finally the policy was a p courtegy of MaJor Haines. Selama, Perak.) - 1,597 words
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Article105 1936-08-20 15 Col. Eaton Entertained At Kuala Lumpur. Col. B. J. Eaton, O.B.E., president of the Kuala Lumpur Y.M.C.A., was entertained at a farewell dinner at the Loke Yew Hall on Thursday evening. Mr. J. R. Vethavanam, the vicepresident was in the chair, and there was a large gathering.105 words
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Article70 1936-08-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 10. The ex-King and Queen of Slam are expected to qualify for their pilot’s “A” certificate at Heston very soon. Both have made solo flights.— Straits Times Cable. It is understood that Mr. R. A. Goodchild will again be70 words
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Article1326 1936-08-20 16 “How To Get Out Of That Groove” —lt’s Easy To Get In —But You Can Escape—Here Are Some Id eas. I OFTEN think how tired brides must be, on arriving in Malaya, of having it pointed out to them how easy life is nowadays, with cars universal,1,326 words
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Article232 1936-08-20 16 DAUGHTER’S MESSAGE FOR MALAYANS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 13. MRS. Lotinga formerly Miss Bridget Thomas asked her father to send her good wishes to her many friends in Malaya when she said good-bye to Sir Shenton Thomas who left London today on his return to232 words
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Article91 1936-08-20 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang.. Aug. 13. The death is announced of Mr. William James Foley, retired Chief Inspector of Police. F.M.S. at the age of 79. Mr. Foley leaves his second wife and a large family of grown up children. The funeral will91 words
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Article254 1936-08-20 16 Colonial Problem: Rubber Tin. SIR A. SALTERS ANALYSIS. IF Germany is given back her colonies it will not be very long before she will say Who! about Malaya declared Sir Arthur Salter in a speed, to the Liberal Summer School at Oxford. Sir Arthur Salter made254 words
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Article99 1936-08-20 16 Charge Of Robbing Taxi Driver. Alleged to nave trussed up a taxi driver, dumped him in a coconut plantation, and driven away with his car, and money, Patrick Doran and Francis Mooney, soldiers, were charg ed in the Criminal District Court yesterday with robbery of the99 words
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Article77 1936-08-20 16 Charge Against Soldiers Withdrawn. When four young soldiers of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Patrick Doran, Francis Mooney, John Gormley and James Orr, who were charged with housebreaking ana theft of silver ware valued at $300, the property of Mr JA. Clarke, at Peirce Road on July 18.77 words
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Article, Illustration162 1936-08-20 17 Lieut.-Colonel B. J. Eaton, O.B.E., re ired from the post of Director of the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya on Saturday, and has been succeeded by Mr. II. J. Page, who arrived from Europe on Thursday. Last week, th3 European officers and162 words
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79 1936-08-20 17 During the past few days Air Commodore Sydney Smith. Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F. Far East, has been making his last annual inspection of the Air Station before relinquishing has Command, which will be taken over by Air Commodore A. W. Tedder, who will arrive next October. Picture shows Air—Photograph by courtesy of the Officer Cam-; manding the R.A.F., Far East. - 79 words
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87 1936-08-20 17 Left An archway of swords was formed by his brother officers at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday when Capt. W. O. Phillips left the church with his bride. Miss E. Lamb, after their marriage by the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts. The bride is the daughter87 words
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Article, Illustration395 1936-08-20 18 Sixty-four numbers of the crew of the President Hayes (above) went on strike while the Dollar linei was in Singapore kast week. This action was taken in protest against tiie disciplinary action of Captain O. A. Pierson in demoting a fireman who is said In395 words
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Article, Illustration112 1936-08-20 19 t .ipia’ti Francis Light (Mr. J. M. Barron) signing the Proclamation. Captain Francis Light (Mr. J. M. Barron), followed by officers, with gunners standing to attention. Penang enthusiastically celebrated the 15(th anniversary of the i nding there of Captain Francis Light. founder of Penang, on112 words
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110 1936-08-20 19 Singapore’s first largescale anti-gas110 words
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88 1936-08-20 20 Photographs show (left) the English crew N. YV. Hill (bow), B. L. Misselbrook88 words
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49 1936-08-20 20 The Taiping Platoon of the Malay Volunteer Infantry. Seated, left to right L/Cpl. Tengku Mohamed. Cpl. Mohamed Darus, Lieut. Zainal Abidin, officer commanding the platoon. Cpl. Wan Man, winner of the Cameron Shield for all-round efficiency and marksmanship C.S.M. and Instructor N. Morrison, C.S.M. Wan Mohamed, and L/Cpl. Pain.49 words
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Article1021 1936-08-20 21 federal diary. New Agreement To Import Cattle From Siam —Next Week’s Federal Council —Malayan “Demon.” From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 13. a NEW agreement with Siam A covering the import of cattle from that country into Malaya will take effect on Sept. 1, and1,021 words
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Article73 1936-08-20 21 Mr. G. Marshall The S. S.(S.) A. Nominee. rE ballot or the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association for a nominee to succeed Mr. H. W. Raper on the Singapore Municipal Commission has resulted as follows G. MARSHALL 161 J. A. CLARKE 63 W. ALLAN ELEY 47 The total73 words
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Article225 1936-08-20 21 Fresh Tenders To Be Invited. The General Committee of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, at a meeting on July 31, decided that three months’ notice of termination of the agreement for the exhibition of sound films at the Victoria Theatre be given to Messrs. Boon Seng and Co.,225 words
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Article, Illustration505 1936-08-20 21 AUSTRALIAN MINISTER’ S VISIT. Trade Mission. TO SEE THE NAVAL BASE. r Australia has contributed to the cost of the Naval Base in Singapore and is naturally interested in the progress of the work. She will soon hear about it from one of her own Ministers, now on a visit505 words
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Article, Illustration1709 1936-08-20 22 Allegation At State Council Meeting. HON. INCHE ONN’S SPEECH. “Criticism Comes At Inapt Moment.” General Adviser. will remember that at a previous meeting of this Council I voiced the opinion that the tendency of the Government was to employ more and more Europeans1,709 words
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Article179 1936-08-20 22 To Accommodate 110 Malay Boys. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca* Aug:. 10. It is announced in the S.S. Government Gazette that tenders will be received at the Resident Councillor’s Office. Malacca, up to Aug. 17. for the construction of a school, quarters, latrines and fencing at179 words
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1551 1936-08-20 23 $45,000 A Year For Three Scholarships. STATE COUNCIL BILL. One Student May Be A Non-Malay. IOHORE is to send three students yearly to an English univerJ sity after a Bill introduced on August 11 in the Council of State is finally passed at the next1,551 words
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Article371 1936-08-20 23 WELCOME FOR NEW HEADMASTER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 8. That the present boys of the Victoria Institution are interested in the betterment of the town’s civic life just as the City Fathers are concerned with the welfare of the community was371 words
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106 1936-08-20 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Aug. 12. Former students of Tanjong Ipoh Malay School, Kuala Pilah, pave decided to form an old boys’ association. At a recent meeting a committee was appointed to draft rules and collect subscriptions for a library which the old106 words
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Article32 1936-08-20 23 British Wireless. Mr. D. Harford, Administrative Officer in Nigeria, has been appointed Administrator of Antigua and Federal Secretary of the Leeward Islands, succeeding the late Mr. H. G. Bader.British Wireless. - 32 words
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Article459 1936-08-20 24 “Better Fight Now Than Later.*' Mr. Van den Broek. SIAM’S DEMANDS I.T.C. UT COULD not recommend a con1 tinuation of the tin restriction scheme beyond the end of the year, if Siam does not participate; hence the scheme is likely to end then,” declared Mr. van459 words
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Article65 1936-08-20 24 A number of inquiries reached the Straits Times on Aug. 13 regarding a message reported to have been heard on the wireless last night to the effect that the delegates of the I.T.C. were returning to Bangkok immediately. In some cases the Straits Times was quoted as the65 words
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Article, Illustration605 1936-08-20 24 “Zac” Returns To Singapore. ONE of the most remarkable personalities that Malaya has known is in Singapore today for the first time since he said goodbye to this country 17 years ago. He is Mr. H. C. E. Zacharias, popularly known as Zac,” whose career605 words
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Article81 1936-08-20 24 BACK TO JOHORE BEFORE THE CORONATION. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 11. The Sultan and Sultanah of Johore, who have been staying in London for the past few weeks, left today for Czechoslovakia. They are going to a health resort to take a cure. They will return81 words
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144 1936-08-20 24 News has been received in Penang from Nanking of the appointment of Mr. Ong Keng Seng and Towkay Lim Lean Teng. J.P., by President Chiang Kai-shek, as Commissioners of the China National Economic Reconstruction Movement, of which the functions are (a) To plan for144 words
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Article442 1936-08-20 24 freight conferences. —Straits Times Cable. Unfair Methods Of Japanese WHAT GOVERNOR WAS TOLD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 11. A LTHOUGH the Japanese ship. ping lines were not interested in carrying rubber when they were admitted to the Straits-New York Conference, which controls freight rates,freight conferences.—Straits Times Cable. - 442 words
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Article53 1936-08-20 24 It is understood that a sub-commit-tee of the Council of the F.M S Chamber of Mines has discussed the matter of scholarships from the Chamber and favours the idea ol school leaving prizes of 10 to 15 guineas on condition that the winners write theses53 words
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455 1936-08-20 25 Starving Government Into Submission. Lisbon, Aug. 11. Gen. Franco’s plan is to reduce Madrid by maintaining a close siege. He estimates the privations consequent thereon will lead the inhabitants to compel the Government to surrender, according to an interview in the Diario. Declaring that455 words
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Article178 1936-08-20 25 mission to Kwangsi.—Reuter and Sin Chew Jit Poh. reported failure OF PEACE TALKS. KWANGSI LEADERS TO FIGHT. Canton, Aug. 11. For the first time since he left Canton in 1926 as a leader of the anti-northern expedition,, Gen. Chiang Kai-shek set foot here today when hemission to Kwangsi.—Reuter and Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 178 words
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Article110 1936-08-20 25 LATEST RUMOURS DENIED. London, Aug. 10. Stories that the German battleship Deutschland landed bombs at Ceuta and that German liner, now on her way from Hamburg, is carrying bombing aeroplanes to the insurgents and intends to land them at Barcelona are all denied by Doctor Bielfeldt,110 words
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Article88 1936-08-20 25 Aneta Trans-Ocean. naval officers in CIVILIAN CLOTHES. London, Aug. 10. THREE naval officers belonging to a foreign Power, and dressed in civilian clothes, were discovered on board the aircraft carrier Eagle, during Navy Week at Devonport, sa .vs the London Daily Express. Another foreign naval officerAneta Trans-Ocean. - 88 words
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Article71 1936-08-20 25 —Reuter. Vancouver, Aug. 14. t vn expenditure about $60,000,000 on i. construction of four new British tiif‘ D to mee f f° re igH competition in Pacific is contemplated, according reports in shipping C^ GW shl Ps would replace the a a(llan -Australlan steamers, Niagara r—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article93 1936-08-20 25 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. -British Wireless. Shanghai, Aug. 10. The New Life Movement is to be introduced to Kwangtung. Mr. Yen Pao-hong, secretary of the New Lite Movement headquarters in Nanking, has left for Canton. The movement will first concentrate on efforts to eliminate, in—Sin Chew Jit Poh.; -British Wireless. - 93 words
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Article90 1936-08-20 25 —Reuter. COLONEL AND A PILOT OFFICER. London, Aug. 10. Lieut.-Col. Arthur Fawcus and PilotOfficer Michael Richard Montague, stepson of the Earl of Kimberly, were both killed when a plane belonging fo the territorial section of the R.A.F. crashed in the sea off Pagham near Bognor—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article177 1936-08-20 25 SPANISH REGRET AT CAPTAIN’S DEATH. London, Aug. 11. The British Ambassador to Spain has sent a message to the officer commanding the Spanish cruiser, Almlrand Cervera, a shell from which yesterday at Gijon struck the 54 ton yacht, Blue Shadow, belonging to a British subject,177 words
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Article74 1936-08-20 25 -Reuter. London, Aug. 11. Mystery has been created by a report of the arrival at Teluan, Morocco, on Sunday, of 21 aeroplanes. An official spokesman in Rome stated that the report that they had departed from Orbetello airport, near Rome, was false. On the other hand a-Reuter. - 74 words
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Article61 1936-08-20 25 —Reuter. London, Aug. 11. The Daily Telegraph correspondent in Moscow reports that M. Krutof, president of the Soviet’s Far Eastern territory, declared that the Red Army in the Far East and the Russian Pacific fleet “arc now ready to give the enemy a knock froip which—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article60 1936-08-20 25 COMRADESHIP THE NATIONS. Berlin, Aug. 11 Herr von Ribbentrop, Herr Hitler’s Ambassador-at-large, was today appointed German Ambassador to London. Herr von Ribbentrop’s appointment has given great pleasure in official circles in London, where he has many friends. His knowledge of the British character and methods is expected60 words
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Article48 1936-08-20 25 .—Reuter Shanghai, Aug. 10. The Soviet has refused permission to fly through the Soviet Union to Capt. F. C. Chichester, the New Zealand aviator who is at present at Shanghai in the course of a leisurely journey to England from New Zealand.—Reuter.—Reuter - 48 words
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Article113 1936-08-20 25 -Reuter. Control Is Having Desired Effect. London, Aug. 10. Increasing confidence in the tea market and a reduction in stocks provide ample evidence that control is having the desired effect, says the annual report of the International Tea Committee. Referring to the encouraging recovery of absorption in-Reuter. - 113 words
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189 1936-08-20 26 INTENDED FOR THE REBELS. A Berlin Denial. New York, Aug. 13. TWENTY heavy German Junker bombers and five German pursuit pjanes manned by German military pilots have arrived at the anti-Government headquart ers at Seville, according to a message to the New York Times189 words
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Article146 1936-08-20 26 completed within five years.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Powerful Defences South Of Huangho. Shanghai, Aug. 11. Further progress is reported in Nanking’s national defence preparations. A comprehensive network of communications has just been completed in Shensi Province, where defence works are being expedited. These plans Includecompleted within five years.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 146 words
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55 1936-08-20 26 —Reuter. Corporal Killed By Arabs In Palestine. Jerusalem, Aug. 12. Eight soldiers bathing in a pool in the eastern valley of Esdraelon, guarded by two sentries, were surprised by 30 Arabs who killed a corporal and wounded three others and seized their uniforms. Large forces with—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article430 1936-08-20 26 —British Wireless. SECURITY OF EMPIRE LINKS. London, Aug. 13. rE terms of the draft AngloEgyptian Treaty the remaining clauses of which were initialled last night have not yet been officially revealed, but its main features are known. In outlining them, The Times points out that three—British Wireless. - 430 words
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Article46 1936-08-20 26 —Reuter Wireless. Rome, Aug. 12. Senor Aguinaga, who was recently appointed Ambassador by the present Government in Spain, has resigned as practically the whole of the remainder of the Embassy staff being hostile to the Government in Madrid have refused to collaborate.—Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 46 words
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Article122 1936-08-20 26 many thousands lost their lives. —Sin Chew Jit Poh. LARGE REGION IN KANSU AFFECTED. Peiping, Aug. 13. The whole of eastern Kansu was rocked by earthquake yesterday. According to meagre reports reaching Peiping, the shocks which were particularly severe were felt in 34 districts. The death-roll, whichmany thousands lost their lives.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 122 words
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Article112 1936-08-20 26 imerruption for military service.—Reuter. 1,000,000 Extra Men During Four Years. MOSCOW, Aug. 11. The Soviet army, at present totalling 1.300,000 men, is to be increased during the next four years by about 250,000 men annually under a decree lowering the age for beginning military service fromimerruption for military service.—Reuter. - 112 words
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62 1936-08-20 26 —Straits Times cable (From Our Own Correspondent j London, Aug 12. JfOTH the ex-King of Siam and his wife are taking up flying as a hobby and are expected to qualify for their pilot*s A** licence very soon. They are undergoing flying tuition—Straits Times cable - 62 words
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Article149 1936-08-20 26 —Reuter. BRITAIN AND LATEST TOKIO MOVES. London, Aug. 14. Although the problem of the improvement of Anglo-Japanese relations is occupying the serious attention of British circles, it is believed that a basis on which Anglo-Japa-nese co-operation could be based has not yet been found.—Reuter. - 149 words
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189 1936-08-20 26 GOVERNMENT CLAIMS TO VICTORY. Madrid, Aug. 12 The rebels are being defeated everywhere, according to reports appearing in the Government Press, which state that where it was found impossible, through lack of men or other reasons, for the Government to take the towns by force,189 words
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354 1936-08-20 27 ’—Reuter. ROOSEVELT LESS CHEERFUL. A Conscience For Peace. New York, Aug. 14. AMERICA’S determination to isolate herself completely from war was emphasised by President Roosevelt in a striking address today. He said he was more concerned and less cheerful' about international world conditions than’—Reuter. - 354 words
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Article51 1936-08-20 27 —Reuter. 14 CHARGED. Moscow, Aug. 15. TINOVIEFF, Kamenev and about a dozen other Communist leaders will be tried in open court in Moscow on Wednesday next on a charge of participation in terrorist plots against the state and its leaders at the instigation of Trotsky and—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article, Illustration134 1936-08-20 27 Duke Duchess Of Kent In Accident. —Reuter. Vienna, Aug. 15. The Duke and Duchess of Kent had a narrow escape from a serious accident while motoring yesterday with their host, Count von Hoffmannsthal, when the car collided with another car in a narrow road at the edge of a lake..—Reuter. - 134 words
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Article157 1936-08-20 27 —British Wireless. Between Britain And Brazil. London, Aug. 13. An agreement between the British and Brazilian Governments, regarding most favoured nation treatment, is officially announced. Pending the conclusion of a treaty of Commerce and Navigation, His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the Brazilian Government have—British Wireless. - 157 words
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Article36 1936-08-20 27 Reuter. Canton, Aug. 17. General Ling Wei-chen commander-in-chief of the Kwangsi air force, has arrived here by air from Nanning, capital of Kwangsi, and declared his allegiance to the Central Government.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article309 1936-08-20 27 in their original state.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. DEMANDS TO NANKING MODIFIED. 3-DAY ULTIMATUM EXPIRES. Canton, Aug. 15. Gen. Chiang Kai-shek’s three-day ultimatum to the Kwangsi leaders expires today. The Prime Minister’s demands that Generals Li Tsung-jen and Pei Chung-hsi should order the cessation of all military activitiesin their original state.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 309 words
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101 1936-08-20 27 British Soldiers Ricksha Puller’s Death. died from his injuries.—Bln Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Aug. 13. DRITISH soldiers are alleged to have beaten to death a rickshapuller in Shanghai. The Municipality of Greater Shanghai today lodged a protest with the British Consulate-General, demanding the punishment of the three soldiers said todied from his injuries.—Bln Chew Jit Poh. - 101 words
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Article211 1936-08-20 27 be evacuated.—Reuter and British Wireless. Serious Damage But Ship Not Sunk. A MESSAGE from Malaga says that an insurgent aeroplane from Granada bombed the Government' battleship Jaime I and damaged the bows. One sailor was killed and five injured. The insurgent wireless stations claim that thebe evacuated.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 211 words
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Article111 1936-08-20 27 .—Reuter. Portuguese Frontier Violated. Lisbon, Aug. 14. The violation of the Portuguese frontier by Spanish Government troops is alleged in a radio announcement from Lisbon which declared that 30 armed Communists had crossed the frontier at Campomaior, seized a Spanish officer, who had taken refuge on.—Reuter. - 111 words
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91 1936-08-20 27 —Reuter Wireless Paris, Aug. 16. The Senate has unanimously adopted the bill, already passed by the Chamber, providing for a five-year plan for the renewal and jp-keep of the French Air Force, with a yearly expenditure of 550,000,000 francs The plan Ls worked out on—Reuter Wireless - 91 words
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Article, Illustration327 1936-08-20 28 .—Reuter. SPANISH PREMIER ON THE FUTURE. Madrid Normal: Sunday Bull Fight As Usual. Madrid, Aug. 16. UTE FIND ourselves faced with a long and serious war, but that does not mean that optimism is unjustified,” declared the Spanish Prime Minister, Se nor Giral,.—Reuter. - 327 words
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Article72 1936-08-20 28 —Reuter. INDUSTRIALISTS’ FEAR. A sidelight on conditions in Barcelona is contained in a report that factory owners and prominent members of the Right Party are going about disguised as workmen. It is stated that milch cows are being slaughtered for food The mountain road leading to the Bolgch—Reuter. - 72 words
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128 1936-08-20 28 GERMANY HESITATES. HITLER NEUTRALITY. Reuter. Hitler is seriously concerned regarding the course of events in Spain and is reluctant to take any hasty steps on the question of neutrality. This impression prevails in Berlin diplomatic circles. Several times daily reports on the latest news from Spain are sent to HitlerReuter. - 128 words
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145 1936-08-20 28 —Reuter. FASCISTS’ DEFENCE IN LONDON CASE. argument that King Edward I, Chaucer and Shakespeare criticised the Jews was advanced by the defendant at Bow Street police court when the proprietor and printer of the newspaper The Fascist were committed for trial at the Old—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article128 1936-08-20 28 —British Wireless. London, Aug. 16. Further important additions to what is called London’s Green Belt are to be considered during the next few months. The proposed additions are in the counties of Essex, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Surrey and Middlesex. That in Essex comprises a stretch of land six—British Wireless. - 128 words
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Article69 1936-08-20 28 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Aug. 17. Mr. Wang Chlng-wei, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister who is recuperating in Germany from wounds received in the attempt on his life in Nanking last year, is likely to return to China before the convocation of the National People’s—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 69 words
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Article154 1936-08-20 28 —Reuter. husband or son. He says that thess bereaved women and children provide the most tragic aspect of this savage civil war.—Reuter. Lisbon, Aug. 10. Scenes of devastation and horror in Badajoz were described to Reuter by a Portuguese journalist who was the first to enter the town—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article71 1936-08-20 28 NEW VALENCIA ATTACK. The Spanish War Minister announces that he has reason to believe that General Franco has made demarches to certain Powers to secure the insurgent communications between Canary Isles and Cadiz, which is at present patrolled by Government warships. The Government militia, which captured Ibiza in71 words
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Article52 1936-08-20 28 Montevideo, Aug. 17. The Uruguayan Foreign Minister yesterday telegraphed all the American Powers suggesting friendly mediation by them ir. Spain with a view to ending the civil war. The message adds mediatory action might be agreed in Washington within the framework of the Pan-Ameri-can Union, or in some52 words
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Article224 1936-08-20 28 Storm Havoc Described. SHIP AGROUND OFF HARBOUR. Hong Kong, Aug. 17 A serious typhoon struck Hong Kong on Sunday night, leaving death and desolation in its wake. Reuter reports that the storm raged with terrific force all through the night, lifting rooftops bodily, uprooting large trees and224 words
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Article104 1936-08-20 28 Impressive Closing Ceremony In Berlin Berlin, Aug. 17. Herr Hitler was among the 100,000 people who assembled at the floodlit stadium yesterday evening to see the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games. As dozens of searchlights built a dome over the stadium, the Olympic flame, which had burned104 words
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Article77 1936-08-20 28 —Reuter. FAVOURS FILM OFFERS. Jesse Owens, the American Negro triple Olympic champion, is not likely to accept the offer of £500 weekly for a ten-weeks’ tour of the United States. Owens states that he will only relinquish his amateur status to become a film actor, and he—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article25 1936-08-20 28 M. Jules Brevie has been appointed as Governor-General of Indo-China, in succession to M. Rene Robin who retires on Sept. 13.25 words
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1060 1936-08-20 29 “Leighton. ” - By “Leighton.” MALAYS 5} R.A.F. 3. NO more exciting league matches has been played at Anson Road Stadium this season than that in which the Malays triumphed over the First Division leaders, the Royal Air Force, by five goals1,060 words
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Article41 1936-08-20 29 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca Aug. 15. The Malacca Club Golf women’s Medal Competition resulted as follows: Winner: Mrs. Nicoll—all sQuare. Other scorers: Mrs. P M Williams —2 down. Mrs.. H. P. Clarke--2 down: and Miss N. Purdom—3 down.41 words
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Article, Illustration503 1936-08-20 29 Club Get Only Three Points Out Of Possible 32. R.A. 4; S.C.C. 0. THE S.C.C. concluded their First Division league programme last week by losing to the Gunners on the Padang by four goals to nil. The Club have, therefore, gone through the season without winning-Straits Times Photograph. - 503 words
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Article113 1936-08-20 29 0. P. Griffith Jones The New President. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 10. At the annual meeting of the NonBenders Cricket Club of Malaya the following were elected office bearers for the ensuing year:— President: Mr. O. P. Griffith Jones (Singapore). Vice-presidents: Mr. M. H. C.113 words
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Article73 1936-08-20 29 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. lb. Time saved the Europeans from their third successive defeat at the hands of the Rest in the annual match for the Hennessy Trophy for when stumps were drawn they were 80 runs in arrears with only one wicket to fall. REST:73 words
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Article65 1936-08-20 29 The Men’s Monthly Medal was played at the Garrison Golf Club on Saturday Sunday and the following were the best returns:— Captain C. K. Hamilton 74—13=61 D. M. Stevenson 79—12=67 Captain St. J. C. Hooley 93—22=71 Brigadier A. T. Shakespear 90—18=72 Both ball sweeps were won, by65 words
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1056 1936-08-20 30 DEAD HEAT IN FOURTH RACE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiplng, Aug. 14. dividends were paid on most events at the first day of the Taiping Race meeting. A thrilling finish was witnessed in the fourth race, the judge being unable to separate Rawang and1,056 words
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Article, Illustration25 1936-08-20 30 —Straits Times Photograph.—Straits Times Photograph. - 25 words
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Article491 1936-08-20 30 D. Forbes Bats Well In Tan Peng Cup Game. (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Aug. 9. principally to splendid 1 bowling by H. R. J. Lockhart and also to some fine batting by D. E. Forbes, the former Johore rugger player, the North Johore Europeans491 words
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264 1936-08-20 30 WOULD COME HERE THIS SEASON. Tournament At Rangoon Suggested For 1937. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Aug. 11. matches between Burma and Malaya and a possible tournament at Rangoon with Calcutta, Madras and Ceylon also taking part is one of the chief topics of264 words
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Article69 1936-08-20 30 The following matches in the Scottish League (Div. I) were played on Saturday and resulted as follows: Aberdeen 4 Abroath 0 Albion R 4 Hibernian 0 Clyde 1 Celtic 1 Hamilton A. 4 Dunfermline A. 2 Hearts 3 Motherwell 4 Kilmarnock 1 Dundee 1 Queen of S. 169 words
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37 1936-08-20 30 Twelve members of the R.A.F. Yacht Club will be leaving Singapore shortly with their yachts to take part In sailing races against the Royal Batavia Yacht Club on Aug. 28 and 29.37 words
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63 1936-08-20 31 AMERICAN NEGRO FLASH WINS: Jesse Owens, the American negro known as the “fastest human,” equalled the Olympic record when he won the 100 metres finals of the Olympic Games in 10.3 seconds at the Stadium in Berlin. R. Metcalfe, also of America, was second with M. B. Osendarp of Holland63 words
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626 1936-08-20 31 London, Aug. 15. A MERICA beat the British Empire in an athletic match at White City today before a crowd of 70,000 by eleven events to three. Three new world records and three new British records were set up during the day. JHE626 words
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Article248 1936-08-20 31 Miss E. Brooks Mrs. A.C. MacDonald Successful. mHE Women’s August Medal Competition was played at Bukit Timah yesterday and resulted in a win for Miss E. Brooks in “A” division with a net score of 34 1 2 in awin for Mrs. A. C. Macdonald248 words
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309 1936-08-20 31 S.R.C. Batsmen Fare Badly Against Non-Benders. A FORMER S.R.C. captain and Colony cricketer, Theo. Leijssius, helped the Non-Benders to beat his own Club on the S.C.C. Padang on Sunday by taking four wickets for 14 runs and by following this up with a bright309 words
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Article, Illustration415 1936-08-20 31 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 16. 'THE F.M.S. Police defeated the United Services by 54 runs in their annual two-day cricket fixture played here on the T.P.C.A. ground over the week-end. The last Services wicket fell five minutes before415 words
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344 1936-08-20 32 PAYNTER, GIMBLETT WYATT GET CENTURIES. W. Hammond Plays Another Masterly Innings. London, Aug. 14. HAMPSHIRE, who had lost only one game up to Aug. 6. suffered their third defeat in succession today at the hands of Middlesex. Once again that old favourite, Patsy Hendren. was in fine form, while G.344 words
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101 1936-08-20 32 London, Aug. 13. Playing at Southend Essex accounted for Kent In two days by an innings and £16 runs. Essex: 465 (Nichols 110, O’Connor 100, Freeman 6—92). Kent: 151 and 98 (K. H. Fames 6—69). This was M. "S. Nichols benefit match. He is101 words
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Article62 1936-08-20 32 From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 15. By a margin of six points Selangor won the State championship in the F.M.S. Customs and Excise Department annual athletic sports held at the Victoria Institution ground this afternoon. Perak were the runners-up. Foo Len* Slew, of Perak, won the62 words
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Article70 1936-08-20 32 -Reuter. London, Aug. 10. Derbyshire scored their twelfth victory of the season today by defeating Leicestershire at Derby by nine wickets. Copson, who has been included in the M.C.C. team for Australia, was in fine form and was well backed up in bowling by Mitchell. LEICESTER: 117-Reuter. - 70 words
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Article305 1936-08-20 32 Eddie Paynter Strikes Form Too Late. London, Aug. 11. GOOD bowling by Sinfield and a fine innings of 81 by Wally Hammond enabled Gloucestershire to beat All-India comfortably by eight wickets on the Cheltenham College ground today. Apart from Derbyshire, who beat Leicestershire in two days. Yorkshire305 words
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Article74 1936-08-20 32 The Governor’s Cup was played for at the Garrison Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday and the following were the best returns:— H. D. S. Bingham 3 up Brigadier. A. T. Shakespear 1 Major L. A. J. Graham 1 Captain. H. G. B. Millin 1 Down T. M.74 words
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Article, Illustration17 1936-08-20 32 —Straits Times Photograph.—Straits Times Photograph. - 17 words
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Article323 1936-08-20 32 Local Yachting. Changi Y. C. Outclassed 3y The R.A.F. TTHE Royal Air Force Yacht Club scored another sweeping success in the White Swan Trophy race against the Changi Yacht Club on Sunday at Changi. The R.A.F. took the first seven places and won by 77323 words
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Article500 1936-08-20 32 Irish Crew Try Japanese Style Without Success. THE international fours rowing regatta of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club over the mile course along (he breakwater on Saturday afternoon ended in a victory for the English boat over the Scottish and the Irish. The winners came in with500 words
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Article113 1936-08-20 32 The replay in the Alford Cup competition between O. Pritchett and W. Griffiths resulted in a win for G Pritchett, (84—13=71 nett). The replay in the August Medal competition between J. L. T. Haxworth and C. Chambers resulted in a win for C. Chambers, (85 —16=69 nett).113 words
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Article652 1936-08-20 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. Messrs. Fraser Co., sharebrokers, in their weekly report issued on Wednesday write:— Conditions have been decidedly quiter in all sections of the share market during the past week, the holiday season at home with the usual contraction of business on the Stock Exchange, no doubt, being652 words
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Article180 1936-08-20 1 Singapore, August 19, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Gambler 4.75 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Muntok Pepper 14.25 White Pepper 13.75 Black Pepper 7.50 Mixed Black Pepper ♦Sundried Copra 5.45 Mixed Copra 4.95 Small Flake Tapioca 4.80 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.10 Med Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Topioca180 words
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Article327 1936-08-20 1 London, Aug. 18. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or Fall Conversion Loan i> p.c. 1944-64 119*6 Funding Loan 4 pc. 1960-90 118% 4-% War Loan 3% p.c 106% Straits 6 p.c.327 words
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Article389 1936-08-20 1 HOPE THAT IT WILL BE CONTINUED. KAMPONG LANJUT TIN ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of shareholders of Kampong Lanjut Tin Dredging Limited was held In Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday. Mr. A. A. Hennggeler presided and. In moving the adoption of the report and the accounts389 words
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56 1936-08-20 1 Date BDot Auk. Sept. Oct.-Dec Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Aug 13 26% 26% 26% 26% 27% 27% 7 9/16 14 26% 26% 26% 27 27% 27% 7% 17 26% 26% 26% 27 27% 27% 7% 18 26% 26% 26% 26% 27% 27% 7 9/16 19 26% 26%56 words
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Article472 1936-08-20 2 Year’s Profit Increases By £23,000. The annual general meeting o! shareholders of Rawang Tin Fields Limited was held In Kuala Lumpur on A Mr. A 2 A Henggeler presided and, In moving the adoption of the director report and the accounts for the year ended March472 words
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Article96 1936-08-20 2 During the week ending Aug. 8 experts of Tinned Pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 40,717 cases, of which: 18.380 (45 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom. 1,212 (3 per cent) cases to the Continent ol Europe, 17,916 (44 per cent) cases to Canada, and 3.20996 words
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Article402 1936-08-20 2 Deeper Ground Discloses Further Ore Reserves. The eighth annual general meeting of shareholders of Kuala Kampar Tin Fields Limited was held in Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday. Mr. A. A. Henggler the chairman presiding. In moving the adoption of the report and the accounts for the402 words
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Article97 1936-08-20 2 Dividend Increased To Four Per Cent. A net profit of $22,714, after charging depreciation amounting to $1,266, is disclosed in the accounts of Selangor Coconuts Limited for the year ended June 30, 1936. The amount brought forward is $336 making a total of $23,050. The directors recommend97 words
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Article62 1936-08-20 2 EXPORTS o l rubber from the Netherlands Indies for the month of July totalled 33,802 tons, bringing the total exports for the first seven months of this year to 175,503 tons, compared with 180,865 tons for the corresponding period of 1935. Of the July exports, 15,808 tons62 words
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Article185 1936-08-20 2 INCREASED PROFIT AND DIVIDEND. A profit of $160,003 for the year ended June 30, last is disclosed in the directors’ report and accounts of W. Hammer .Co. Ltd. and compares with $158,643 for the previous financial year. This sum is arrived at after charging depreciation, although185 words
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Article293 1936-08-20 2 By Conflicting Tin Reports. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt in their weekly share report issued on Friday, write:— Except for the short visit of the British and Dutch representatives to Bangkok recently, nothing seems to have been done to influence the Siamese to end their hesitancy to take293 words
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Article182 1936-08-20 2 STOCKS DECREASE 11.00(1 TONS. CONSUMPTION FALLS 4,500 TONS. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 17. Consumption of rubber in America during the month of July dropped 4,500 tons from the amount consumed during the previous month. The questionnaire figures were issued today and are as follows:— Arrivals182 words
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Article142 1936-08-20 2 MAY BE RESUMED IN LONDON. Bangkok, Aug. 18 It is reported that Mr. Barry B Connell, adviser to the Siamese Department of Mines and Geology, and one of the representatives of Siam at the conference between the Siamese officials and the delegates of the International Tin Committee142 words
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Article133 1936-08-20 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,290th ruction on Aug. 12 w'hen there were catalogued 867.745 lbs, 387.39 tons: offered 786,109 lbs., 350.94 tons; sold 639,676 lbs., 285.57 tons. Spot London 7.9! 16d. New York 16 316 cts PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per133 words
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Article955 1936-08-20 3 307 Per Cent. Returned In Twelve Years. DIVIDEND TO BE PAID IN BATU SELANGOR SHARES. In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Klang River Tin Dredging Co Lid., held in Penang on Friday, Mr A. A. Henggeler. the955 words
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Article76 1936-08-20 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Aug. 17. QT ATEMENTS by the International Tin Committee representatives appearing in the Straits Press last week, which did not include Mr. Lowinger’s farewell interview in the Naldera at Penang, were forwarded to the leader of the Siamese delegation which met Mr. Lowinger76 words
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337 1936-08-20 3 Half-Yearly Dividends Foreshadowed. The annual general meeting of shareholders of Rawang Concessions Limited was held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Mr. A. A. Henggeler presided and, ln moving the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended Mar 31, 1936. said: The337 words
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Article397 1936-08-20 3 ESTIMATE OF U.S.A. CONSUMPTION. STANTON NELSON CO. LTD. in their weekly report issued on Aug. 14 write:— Prices In all markets have shown a tendency to sag during the week, due to the almost complete lack of Inclination or Incentive to operate at all, until the trade397 words
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Article78 1936-08-20 3 The directors of Raub Australian Gold Mining Co. Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 4d. per share on account of the profits of the financial year ending Mar. 31, 1937, payable on Sept. 11 to shareholders registered on Sept. 10. The directors of Kuala Sidlm Rubber78 words
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277 1936-08-20 3 Higher Costs On Reduced Crop. The twenty-sixth annual ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the United Malacca Rubber Estates, Limited was held at Malacca, on Wednesday last. Mr. Chan Kang Swi. chairman of the company, presiding. In proposing the adoption of the report and277 words
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Article603 1936-08-20 4 London Exchange Prices On Aug. 10. Allagar it/) 1/3*1 Alor on 2/ m- Anglo-Malay (£1) 12/9: Ayer Kunlng (fl) 31/10'Atl Bagan Serai (£D 19/; B b (St'l (2/) 2/11; Banteng (£1) 20/7 I B»tang W, vvl. Batu Caves (fl, 21/10*: Batu Tlga ,fl, 30/: Be Ieoh (2/) /H*l603 words
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Article166 1936-08-20 4 London Exchange Prices On Aug. 10. Ampat (4/) 3/7%: Anglo-Burma (5/) 12/9; Ayer Hitam (5/) 14/6; Bangrin (£1) 16/; Gopeng Cons (£1) 1%; Hongkong (5/) 14/9: Idris (5/) 6/3; Ipoh (16/) 27/; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 17/7%; Kamunting (5/; 11/3; Kepong (£1) 13/9; Kinta (5/) 10/3; Kinta Kellas (5/)166 words
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Article20 1936-08-20 4 Aug. 13 Tin, 8‘pore Price $89.75 per picul 14 89.75 17 8925 18 8925 18 89 7520 words
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Article1561 1936-08-20 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. MINING. Issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Issue Val. Frasei Co. Lyall Evatt 4uyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 3/9 4/3 3/9 4/3 l1,561 words
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