The Straits Budget, 17 September 1936
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Title Section29 1936-09-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4101. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17*, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1325 1936-09-17 1 jyjALAY Sultans, chiefs, and high government officials said farewell to H.H. the Sultan of Selangor at Singapore on Friday, on his departure for England by the P. and O. liner Rajputana. the Sultan was receiving innumerable messages of goodwill, and the alleyway outside his cabin was1,325 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article913 1936-09-17 2 —Straits Times, Sept. 10. Several newspapers and trade publications at Home have referred to reports that Japanese manufacturers are planning to swamp the British market with cheap hags and bunting for Coronation decorations. A recent issue of the Drapers’ Record contains this paragraph: “The Minister of Health is to—Straits Times, Sept. 10. - 913 words
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788 1936-09-17 2 QUEEN ’S SCHOLARS RAFFLES COLLEGE. —Straits Times, Sept. 11. There is no denying the force of the arguments used by heads of Singapore schools in support of their appeal to Government that ithe Queen’s Scholarships should be awarded from Raffles College in future. The present method of selecting candidates by—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 788 words
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Article957 1936-09-17 2 -Straits Times, Sept. 12. It is often complained that Malaya lags very far behind less wealthy countries in the provision of social services. There is some justification for the charge, notably in regard to the provision of relief for the unemployed, but many of those who talk so-Straits Times, Sept. 12. - 957 words
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Article821 1936-09-17 3 Straits Times, Sept. 14. In the first article which we wrote on the subject of the commercial hold of the Japanese on the trade of this Colony, we referred at length to the extraordinary position which has developed in regard to shipments of rubber from Malaya toStraits Times, Sept. 14. - 821 words
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Article873 1936-09-17 3 appointed since 1930. —Straits Times, Sept. 15. Demands for a complete overhaul of our system of municipal government are becoming more insistent and suggestions for reform more frequent. Inevitably, the majority of proposals put forward by dissatisfied ratepayers call for an electoral system of appointing Municipal Commissioners.appointed since 1930.—Straits Times, Sept. 15. - 873 words
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Article893 1936-09-17 4 HOW WONDERFUL WE ARE!” -Straits Times, Sept. 16. Mrs. S. Neville-Rolfe, 0.8. E. and her cohort of dogmatic muddlers are on the warpath again. We have just received from the publishers the annual summary of the miracles achieved by that very self-satisfied body, British Social Hygiene Council, Incorporated,* and alter-Straits Times, Sept. 16. - 893 words
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Article50 1936-09-17 4 The engagement is announced and the marriage will take placi early next year of Mr Leong Ah Kee. of Klang second son of Mr. and Mrs. Leong Peng Hoon. of Bukit Kamuning Estate, and Miss Lee Pok Neo third daughter of Towkay and Mrs. Li Kim Chuan. J.P.. of Klang.50 words
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Article208 1936-09-17 4 MISS CROFT-WATTS IN MALAYA. “Throughout Malaya I have founa great enthusiasm among all nationa lities for the girl guide movement, said Miss Croft-Watts. Diplom.i Trainer, who is visiting Singapore from India to conduct training classes for Guiders. in a special interview with the Straits Times. Miss Croft-Watts208 words
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Article147 1936-09-17 4 Mr, Noone’s Talk On His Discoveries. (From Our Own Correspondent! Ipoh, Sept. 9. “Perak before the Age of Iron” was the title of a very interesting paper read this morning by Mr. H. D. Noone. Field Ethnographer attached to the Perak Museum, before a large147 words
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Article94 1936-09-17 4 The Johore Government Gazette an nounces that His Highness the Sultan in Council has constituted a Johore State Medical Board. The following have been appointed to be members of the Board The Principal Medical Officer (Chairman), His Highness the Tunku Mahkota. His Highness the Tunku Abu94 words
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Article57 1936-09-17 4 Che’ Mohamed YusofT bin Ahmad and Syed Esa bin Alwi have been appointed Deputy Camp Chiefs for Malaya by Imperial Headquarters Council of the Boy Scouts Association. These two Scouters are at present in England. where they were sent fo r special Scout Training They are57 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article322 1936-09-17 5 THOSE who saw that magnificent English picture “Tudor Rose” in Singapore some days ago recall the paignant scene, wonderfully acted by Miss Ffrangcon Davies, in which Queen Mary tells Lady Jane Grey that she must die because if she remained alive she would be a focus of revolt322 words
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Article309 1936-09-17 5 pEOPLE who met Chaplain Clements and his wife in Singapore some years ago will be interested to hear that I have just come upon an amusing and entirely characteristic yarn about this elderly American couple in a book called Borneo The Stealer of Hearts. Mr. Clements was a309 words
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Article173 1936-09-17 5 “HUMAN” OFFICES J7VERY European business man in Singapore has sensed a difference between the atmosphere of his own office and that of the typical Chinese business house but he has probably never had time to analyse it. Professor Forster, of the University of Hong Kong, has done so very convincingly173 words
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Article215 1936-09-17 5 JNSPIRED by Mr. A. T. Edgar, whose article on bird-watching I men tioned the other day, I have been trying out this pastime and have been surprised and delighted at the lew beauties which a oair of field-glasses reveals in one’s own garden. Not that I have been215 words
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Article223 1936-09-17 5 OEOPLE who have been observing that strange procession of dentifrices. undies, flit-guns and other incongruous objects that crosses the screen during the interval in Singapore cinema shows must have been interested to see that the Malay public now has its own Sunday newspaper. But there is even a223 words
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Article293 1936-09-17 5 J7EW people in Malaya know how fai ahead of this country the Netheilands Indies are in the enforcement of a weekly day of rest. The law govern ing this matter in the Dutch territories puts our planting and mining industries to shame, not mention those numerous Singapore shops293 words
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Article203 1936-09-17 5 J spent a very Jolly afternoon in the Malay Settlement yesterday, and I I think it was an experience that many 1 Europeans would have liked to share. I for the gulf between our world and that of the Malay has never been wider than it is in203 words
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Article192 1936-09-17 5 for the Malay Settlement (otherwise known as Kampong Melayu), I suppose It would be true to say that many Europeans do not know that such a thing exists in Singapore while others—like myself until yester day—know vaguely that there is a Malay Settlement but have never seen it192 words
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Article218 1936-09-17 5 THAT there is a genuine kampong spirit in the Settlement, despite the fact that most of its men-folk jump on bicycles or buses every morning and go to work in the city, was very evident yesterday. The occasion was the opening of the Settlement’s new school, and one218 words
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Article103 1936-09-17 5 j {JOME excellent handwork done In Malay schools was shown at yesterday’s function, but the best item was the display by the drill team of Tanglin Besar School. These sturdy little Malay boys, in white shirts and vests, with a gay flash of yellow in their belts, putting103 words
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Article182 1936-09-17 5 IIOW many of us. as we stroll along a beach on Singapore Island, could r.ume even half a dozen of the uses :o which Malays put those beautiful coco nut palms which stretch along th*' rp't as tar as the ey° can see Yet half a dozen would182 words
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Article180 1936-09-17 6 /CONGRATULATIONS are due to the Trengganu branch of the Malayan Arts and Crafts Society and particularly to its honorary secretary, the wife of a Government officer. The weaving industry of Trengganu more than neld its own last year, the value of pure silk sarongs exported from the State180 words
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Article216 1936-09-17 6 GHOST’ S “BOY!” •pHIS ghost story sounds funny, 1 know, and yet as told by Mr. Oscar Cook in the book from which I quoted on Wednesday, Borneo: The Stealer of Hearts, it sounds uncomfortably convincing. Mr. Cook says that many European houses in Borneo are thought by the natives216 words
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Article170 1936-09-17 6 PVERY motorist will agree with the writer in the August number of the Roda who, having returned to Singapore after a tour in Perak, congra- tulates the Automobile Association of Malaya on the good work it has done on the trunk roads in the last few years. “One170 words
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Article216 1936-09-17 6 IT was quite like old times at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, with the stalls practically sold out, a really cheery and amusing play on the stage, and a mass of cars milling about in Empress Place after the show. Strange that we have only to look216 words
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Article234 1936-09-17 6 gTILL, a change is very welcome, and everybody remarked at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night how pleasant it was to see a play on the stage again. There has been a significant change in Singapore’s attitude towards amateur acting in recent years. Formerly, when the touring companies234 words
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Article252 1936-09-17 6 PELANDOK PETS IT would be difficult to imagine a more delightful pet than the toy deer of the Malayan jungle, the pelandok, which, although only about a foot high, is a perfect miniature of a deer at every point from its up-pricked ears to its tiny hooves. It is, however,252 words
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Article222 1936-09-17 6 'J’HE dhobies have long since vanished from their “Ghaut” in Singapore. and their ghosts, if ever they wander on the grassy space that was once their drying-ground, must encounter many a snub from the refined and dreadfully snobbish ghosts of the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club that occupied the222 words
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Article248 1936-09-17 6 INFERRING to Orchard Road, Cameron says: “Shortly after leaving town it follows the windings of a small stream of anything but pellucid water, in which the dhobies are busy from morning till night, on Sabbaths and week-days, in shower and in sunshine beating away at the soiled linen248 words
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Article244 1936-09-17 6 117ITH the decision to resume training of Javanese and other Malaysians for the Netherlands Indian Navy the ill-starred De Zeven Provincien again comes into the news, for this old cruiser has been selected for use as a training ship. I am reminded of a strange episode in244 words
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Article97 1936-09-17 6 The following appointments are notified in the Johore Government Gazette Miss M. T. O’Sullivan, of the Malayan Nursing Service, seconded for service in Johore as a Nursing Sister. General Hospital, Johore Bahru Mr. N. Rees, European Master, to act as Headmaster, Government English School, Batu Pahat. Inche Abdullah97 words
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Article592 1936-09-17 7 Mrs J Ratcliff has left for Ipoh, after a short holiday in Singapore. Mr F. Nattrass has arrived in qineaDore from Kuala Lumpur and is staying at the Adelphi Hotel. Mr M. Clark arrived in Singapore trom Malacca on Sept. 10 on his way to Europe. Tunku592 words
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Article103 1936-09-17 7 Private Secretary To The Governor. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. J. A. Hunter, M.C.S., to act as Under-Secretary, S.S. Mr. A. H. P. Humphrey, M.CJS., to be Private Secretary to His Excellency, the Governor. Mr. W. J. Parks, Assistant Superintendent of Police,103 words
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Article92 1936-09-17 7 J. E. Garfltt. Assistant Conservator of Forests, Malaya. Miss I. M. Aikman. European Mistress, Education Department, Malaya. N. S. Alexander. Professor of Physics, Raffles College, Singapore. D. H. Christie. European Master, Education Department, Malaya. Miss D. F Clark. European Mistress. Education Department, Malaya. Miss P. M. Denny. Nursing92 words
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Article174 1936-09-17 7 The following passengers for Europe embarked in the Rajputana which sailed on Friday (Sept. 10):— Mr. G. F. Allinson, Mr J. L Arnold. Mrs. L. G. Andrews, Dr B Barrowman, Mrs. C. R. Bowden. Mrs R. R. Clegg, and 2 children. Fus D Conroy. Capt. Mrs. J. F. Doelberg174 words
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Article50 1936-09-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 15. In spite of a rather restless night, the General Manager of the F.M.S. Railways, Mr. D. H. Elias is reported to be making slow progress towards recovery. Hospital officials state that his temperature is still slightly above normal.50 words
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Article128 1936-09-17 7 A Founder Of Modern Siam. THE Straits Times regrets to 1 record the death of Prince Purachatra of Kambaeng Bejra, one of the builders of modern Siam. He died in the Singapore General Hospital on Monday night after a short Illness. Prince Purachatra. who was 54. had128 words
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409 1936-09-17 7 Prince (Purchatra was widely known as a democratic prince. He paid several visits to America and England. Brother of King Prajadhipok. uncle •f King Ananda Mahidol (the boy King of Siam). “Father of Siam’s Rail ways”, former Supreme Councillor of State and Governor409 words
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Article318 1936-09-17 7 Leaders. Hints 2 Queen’s Scholars And Raffles College 2 Social Services 2 Preparing For Trouble 3 New Blood Wanted 3 "How Wonderful We Are 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—2 t Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News—318 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article36 1936-09-17 7 SHELLEY.—On Thursday, Sept. 10. 1036, at the General Hospital to Millie, wife of G. Shelley, a daughter. EZEKIEL.—At the General Hospital. Singapore on Saturday. September 12. to Mr. Sc Mrs. E. M. Ezekiel, a son.36 words
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Article77 1936-09-17 7 ADAM—REDFEARN.—The engagement Is announced of Frederick Marshall, eldest son of the late Mr. T. H. Adam and Mrs. T. H. Adam of Ot. Crosby. Lancashire, to Dulcie Elspeth Mary, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. R. Redfearn of Singapore. and Australia. GRANT—KNIGHT.—The engagement is announced between John77 words
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Article1149 1936-09-17 8 Colony To Follow Federal Example. THE Straits Settlements Government has announced that <t intends to raise a loan of $30 millions at three per cent—the cheapest interest rate at which an issue of this description nas ever been floated in the Colony. The purpose of1,149 words
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Article307 1936-09-17 8 DESTROYER ESCORT IN THE STRAITS. GOVERNMENT HOUSE RECEPTION. QN his way to assume control over 60,000,000 people and 735,000 square miles of territory, Jonkheer A. W. L. Tiarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer arrived at Singapore on Monday. His Excellency arrived on board th* John van Oldenbarnevelt307 words
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Article66 1936-09-17 8 Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell, acting Chief Justice, F.M5., yesterday granted an application by Mr. Chin Nyean Lim, of Ipoh, for admission to the F.M.S. Bar Mr. T. Rajendra made the application; Mr. A. J. Bostock-Hill, who appeared for the Bar Committee, informed the Court that66 words
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Article43 1936-09-17 8 The engagement is announced in London between Bertram, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ayrton of Bingley. Yorkshire, and Milllcent. youngest daughter of Mrs. G.M G. Pollock of the Anchorage, Hoylake. Cheshire, and of the late Frederick Pollock of Singapore.43 words
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Advertisement23 1936-09-17 8 (D c Galium’s W >:a. v»«»c«^ m»# i as If? SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA, SARAWAK B. N. B.. SIAM. THE EASTERN AGENCIES LTD.23 words
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820 1936-09-17 9 Correspondence Commissioners Suffering From ‘Sticking Sickness. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Your editorial reference to the latest instance of municipal extravagance is a timely warning to our city fathers, whose generosity with the ratepayers’ money is assuming large proportions. Considering the u mount820 words
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Article246 1936-09-17 9 A PUBLIC MEETING SUGGESTED. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—The letters that have recently appeared in both the Straits Times and Free Press speak with one voice against the Commissioners’ decision to squander over $100,000 on the McRitchie Mansion. Now I suggest that the public246 words
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754 1936-09-17 9 REPLY TO “AVERAGE BLOKE." (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir,—May I ask for the privilege oi space to answer some of the suggestions made by “Average Bloke?” Firstly he doubts that the traffic in women and girls is encouraged by licenced brothels. This754 words
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Article466 1936-09-17 9 To the Editor of the Ftrait Times. Sir—Government has the brothels and therefore —on paper prostitution and the allied traaes have ceased to be. Why, therefore, does not Government close police stations, magistrates’ courts and prisons and prove likewise that all crime has ceased? If prostitution am466 words
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295 1936-09-17 10 JOHORE ASSIZE VERDICT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore, Sept. 13. A WOMAN who had killed her husband with a penknife stood in the dock before Mr. Justice Mills today. The charge against the woman, Fatimah binte Abdullah, was one of voluntarily causing grievous hurt,295 words
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Article156 1936-09-17 10 PATRIOTIC DRIVE BY CHINESE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 13. China possessed one of the strongest physical forces in the world and only needed additional modem means of warfare, such as bombs and battleships, to defend herself, said a delegate at the All-Malayan conference156 words
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Article72 1936-09-17 10 When it was revealed that a bankrupt, applying for his discharge, had declared a dividend of 94 per cent, the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley, said in the Bankruptcy Court, “I would like to grant him an I immediate discharge so as72 words
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Article656 1936-09-17 10 Pineapple Strike Spreads 1 ABOUR trouble in the pineapple industry of Singapore and L South Johore assumed alarming proportions during the week-end, and all 13 factories in this area are now idle. The strike of pineapple cutters, which began in a small way in Singapore last656 words
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275 1936-09-17 10 GOURMETS AND SWALLOWS. NEW ’light on that strange but highly prized Chinese delicacy, birds’ nest soup, was thrown by a passenger on the Rawalpindi who passed through Singapore at the week-end. He was Mr. Tan Cheng Hor, known to Chinese as "The Birds’ Nest King.”275 words
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Article101 1936-09-17 10 Doctor Summoned To Treat Mr. Lawson. Owing to the sudden illnes of Mr. Crawford Lawson the curtain rose half an hour late at the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club’s performance of “Nothing but the Truth” at the Victoria Theatre on Friday night. Mr. Lawson took ill about101 words
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Article210 1936-09-17 10 MINE WARDEN’S ORDER SET ASIDE. “EXCEEDED HIS POWERS.” (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 10. The F.M.S. Court of Appeal, consisting of the acting Chief Justice. F.M.S. (the Hon. Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell), the acting Chief Justice S.S. (the Hon. Mr. Justice Whitley, and the Hon.210 words
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Article202 1936-09-17 10 A “MISSING WORD TEST. Would Basic English Solve The Language Problem In Malaya? (From Our'Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 10. Addressing the local Rotary Club yesterday on Basic English, Dr. Victor Purcell, Protector of Chinese, Penang, said: When I was Assistant Director oi Education, Chinese, I was struck by the poor202 words
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Article96 1936-09-17 10 Damages Awarded To Jewish Trader. Judgment for the plaintiff was given by Mr. Justice Whitley, Acting Chief Justice, in the High Copr in the case between J. E. Benjamin, a Jewish trader of Change Alley, and N. A. Rahim Sahib and Co. Benjamin sued Rahim Sahib96 words
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Article322 1936-09-17 11 ACCOUNTS for first HALF OF 1936. FRASER’S HILL IMPROVEMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 11. For the half year ended June 30, 1936 the Selangor Club showed a profit of $6,515. The gross combined excess of income over expenditure for the Club account, the Fraser’s322 words
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Article31 1936-09-17 11 It is notified in the S.S. Government Gazette that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to grant his Patronage to the Royal Singapore Yacht Club31 words
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81 1936-09-17 11 'From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok Sept 12. Mr. A. A. Henggeler, who is flying to Penang by the Dutch air mail tomorrow. said this morning: “I have nothing of interest to say. My visit is entirely of a private nature.” Mr. van81 words
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68 1936-09-17 11 P. AND O. TORTOISE IMPERIAL AIRWAYS HARE The mails brought by the P. and O. nner Rawalpindi arrived .in Singapore on Friday only 24 hours ahead of air [nail posted in London on the same day. The explanation was not a miraculous performance by the Rawalpindi’s r ngines, however, but68 words
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Article405 1936-09-17 11 Arrears Paid Up And Cash Reserve. RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF THE JAPANESE MINES. 117HAT is described by the Hon. Mr. J. E. Kempe, M.C.S., British Adviser, Trengganu, as “a very astonishing recovery” in that State’s financial position occurred last year. The State now has a cash reserve fund405 words
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Article144 1936-09-17 11 TAMIL SENTENCED AT SEREMBAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 11. A Tamil woman, Parvathy, told Mr. Justice de Buriatte, at the Seremban Assizes, that her husband, Manickam, attacked her with a kitchen knife because she did not give him money to gamble. He144 words
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Article189 1936-09-17 11 Official Landing In Singapore. Commodore M. L. Clarke, D.S.C., R.N., arrived on Friday in Singapore to relieve Commodore W. P. Mark-Wardlaw in the command of H.M. Naval Establishments at Singapore. The P. and O. liner Rawalpindi which was due to berth at 1 p.m. did not arrive189 words
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Article239 1936-09-17 11 Transport Of Iron Ore To Japan. The only ocean-going steamers that call at Trengganu ports are the Japanese vessels which visit Kemaman and Dungun for the transport to Japan of the iron ore which is brought down by river from the mines inland, states the annual239 words
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Article156 1936-09-17 11 FIRST AIR DELIVERY TO TAIPING. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 13. IPOH and Talplng today read news- papers delivered by air for the first time. A Kuala Lumpur Flying Club Puss Moth piloted by Mr. P. E. Bedell left Kuala Lumpur at156 words
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210 1936-09-17 11 Has Good Night, But Still On Danger List (From Our Own Corresppondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 11. The Hon. M. D. H. Ellas. General Manager of the F.M.S. Railways, who was stabbed in the neck as he was entering his office on Wednesday morning, underwent a210 words
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104 1936-09-17 11 But Anxiety Not Over. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 14. Although the condition of the Hon. Mr. D. H. Elias, General Manager of the F.M.S. Railways, is reported to be improving, he is not yet out of danger. Yesterday, he had104 words
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34 1936-09-17 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 11. Mr. Justice Gordon Smith’s house In MacAllster Road, Penang, was struck by lightning yesterday evening. His radio set was almost completely destroyed.34 words
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Article, Illustration519 1936-09-17 12 TRADE MISSION ARRIVES TO STUDY THE MALAYAN EXPORT MARKET. Vigorous Effort To Compete With Japanese Goods. “fHINA is making a determined effort to compete with lowv» pr ce Japanese goods, and we believe that within five years China will be able to hold her own519 words
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Article138 1936-09-17 12 His Autograph. A COLOMBO newspaper tells an amusing story about Sir Shenton Thomas, writes Mynah in the Straits Times. Sir Shenton was met on board the Sarpedon at Colombo by Sir Sidney Abrahams, Chief Justice of Ceylon, and Mr. J. C. Howard, the Attorney-General. They had138 words
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Article54 1936-09-17 12 Syed Esu bin Alwi, Asst. District Commissioner. Batu Pahat, Johore. and Che’ Mohd. Yusof bin Ahmed. Asst District Commissioner. Selangor qualified in Rover Wood Badge Training Course in London. The postal address of Malaya House, the London headquarters of the Maayan Information Agency, is now 57,54 words
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Article297 1936-09-17 12 Australian Experts Object To Flying Boats. WHILE Imperial Airways are planning a through service from London to Sydney, via Singapore, there is-still strong opposition in Australia towards the flying-boat scheme. Following the return of the Australian Minister for Commerce, Dr. Earle Page, to Canberra,297 words
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74 1936-09-17 12 A supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette issued on Friday contains the following appointment: “His Highness the Sultan of Selangor in the presence of the Orang Besar of Selangor and the British Resident, with the consent of His Excellency the High Commissioner, has appointed74 words
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Article526 1936-09-17 12 Correspondence. FINE MATERIAL BUT POOR SOIL. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Replanting is being advoca t'd and practised right and left, yet »i»> one as yet knows if it will be a financial success. It is still held that oimgrafting increases the yield on virgin526 words
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Article103 1936-09-17 12 News of the death at Home on Aug 18 of Mr. Harry Robinson, former partner of the firm of Malayan architects, Swan and Maclaren. has been received with great regret in Singapore, where he was a well known figure. Mr. Robinson first came to Malaya to the103 words
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Article, Illustration2630 1936-09-17 13 RAFFLES COLLEGE AWARD URGED. Unfair Burden To Place Upon English Schools. NO CHANCE FOR MALACCA OR PROVINCE BOYS. OTEIGHTY, well-argued and emphatic condemnation of the present method of awarding the Queen's Scholarships is made in a report which has been forwarded to Government by2,630 words
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Article852 1936-09-17 14 FRACTURES AND PNEUMONIA. Hospital Methods Criticised By Counsel For Defence (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 8. QUESTIONS relating: to the correct treatment of a man who was suffering from a fractured leg and arm and also from pneumonia were asked by the defence852 words
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Article79 1936-09-17 14 Short-Lived Strike In Shanghai. The Straits Times understands that a third Dollar linn -the resident Jefferson—has been delayed by labour trouble. President Jefferson sailed from Shanghai for Seattle 12 hours late owing to a short-lived ike due co minor dissensions which are to be settled by79 words
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Article142 1936-09-17 14 SUGAR PLAN MAY BE DROPPED. The scheme to establish a SiameseJapanese sugar company has received a setback says a Bangkok message to the Asahi. (Tokio). Mr. Kanazawa, managing director of the Nippon Selto Kaisha, and his party, have been conducting negotiations with Siamese interests for some142 words
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Article115 1936-09-17 14 Sent To Hospital For Observation. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 10. Murugasu Rasiah. the clerk employed by the F.M.S. Railways who is charged with attempting to murder Mr. D. H. Elias. General Manager of the Railways by stabbing him with a knife, was remanded115 words
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Article103 1936-09-17 14 Adventurous German Arrives At Pangkor. Herr Oscar Speck, the famous canoeist, who is going round the world in his 18-foot canoe, arrived r.t Lumut several days ago and left next day for Pangkor and thence to Bagan Datoh on his way down to Singapore. Herr103 words
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Article, Illustration1611 1936-09-17 15 A Planter Puts Some Posers Fertilising Costs Increase— Will Higher Yields Be Maintained? (By Our Planting Correspondent.) «IS replanting really worth while if you are fairly certain of maintaining a 400 lb. per acre yield by. say. an A.B.C. system of tapping?” This question was1,611 words
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Article131 1936-09-17 15 Mr. Yap Swee Fatt And Miss Ho Kam Seng. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur Sept 10. Two well-known Kuala Lumpur families were united today when Mr. Yap Swee Fatt, son of the late Mr. Yap Kon Shin and Mrs. Kon Shin and grandson of the131 words
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Article106 1936-09-17 15 The estimated mid-year population of Trengganu for 1935, calculated by the geometrical method, was 192,142. says the annual report of the British adviser. Trengganu. This method of calculation is suitable for Trengganu as there is little change in the population from immigration and emigration. The total106 words
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1645 1936-09-17 16 JUDGE’S REVIEW OF THE LAW. Evidence That Did Not Convince The Jury. A SPECIAL jury at the Singapore Assizesion Thursday (Sept. 10) returned a verdict of not guilty in the case in which Tan Kim Khoy, a 22-year-old Hokkien mechanic, was charged in connection1,645 words
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Article71 1936-09-17 16 Fines Imposed In Motoring Case. Mr. Philip Francis Kinsey, solicitor, was convicted on Friday (Sept. 11) by Mr. E.E. Solman, fifth magistrate, Singapore, on a charge of causing hurt to Ngai Soon by negligent driving on May 29 at Victoria Street, and fined $50, the money to71 words
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Article337 1936-09-17 16 A Malayan Moses And An M.C.S. Pharaoh. Readers who remember the authenticated article on the Chinese colony of Yona Peng published in the Strwt* Times some weeks ago will be amused by the extract from a Home newspaper printed below. The manner in which337 words
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Article150 1936-09-17 16 Mr. D. H. Palmer Miss R. Savage-Bailey. At St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sept. 10 Mr. D. H. Palmer, of the Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S.), Ltd., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Palmer, of Bournemouth, England, was married to Miss Rosamund SavageBailey, daughter of Mrs. A. SavageBailey, of150 words
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Article33 1936-09-17 16 The Singapore Municipal Commissioners have agreed to name the pro posed new public park off Tank Road “King George V Park.” and the proposed aquarium therein the van Kleef Aquarium.”33 words
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Article, Illustration901 1936-09-17 17 Hastem Knight (MacPherson) winner of one of the hi*? events at the Rukit Timah meeting. RACE DAY SCENES AT BUKIT TIMAH. Ccmnia (Woods) winning one of the events. nevv Malay sehool to accommodate over 100 boys was opened in the oldest Malay Settlement in Singapore901 words
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Article1099 1936-09-17 21 Leaving Mother To Come “Out East” To Marry —A Real Ordeal F or The Young Bride-To-Be —Interminable Voyage— Prey To Doubts —Contrast With Girl Who Weds At Home. SO many mothers, aunts, cousins, sisters and journalists have contributed to the history of the wedding day that the1,099 words
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Article642 1936-09-17 21 Federal Diary. After Harassing Years —The Ruler And The Regency Bill —The Attack On Mr. D. H. Elias. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 10. jpHE sound of 17 cannon shots rolled across the Astana Makhota at Klang yesterday as the State ruler642 words
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Article225 1936-09-17 21 Tragedy At Foot Of Mount Ophir. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, Sept. 8. MAN-eating tiger is terrorising n the lonely squatters at Jementah, in the Segamat district of Johore. The latest victim was taken in an estate at the foot of Mount Ophir. A rubber tapper who225 words
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Article45 1936-09-17 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 11. The statement appearing in the Netherlands India press to the effect that Mr. van den Broek is revisiting Slam in connection with the tin situation by invitation of the British Minister to incorrect.45 words
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Article, Illustration1146 1936-09-17 22 Mr. A.S. Small Looks Back. J HAVE been aaked to write about the changes that have taken place in the life of the European in Malaya since my arrival in this country some twenty-five years ago. Memories in the East are apt to fail with the1,146 words
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223 1936-09-17 22 Without Council’s Authority. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 7. ALTHOUGH the Selangor State Council meeting, which was to have been held today to consider the Regency Enactment 193(1, was postponed by the Sultan’s wish and will not be held before the Sultan’s223 words
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Article181 1936-09-17 22 ANOTHER SURPRISE IN SELANGOR. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 9. The departure of H.H. the Sultan of Selangor from Klang to England was suddenly postponed this afternoon for one day. The Sultan and l is party were due to leave Klang in two special coaches181 words
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Article157 1936-09-17 22 300 Feet Of Concealed Cloth. (From Our Own Correspondent J Johore Bahru, Sept. 9. Four Chinese women, plump and smiling, drove up to the Johore Bahru Customs barrier in a hire car. They stopped at the barrier at the end of the Causeway, exchanged a157 words
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Article35 1936-09-17 22 .—Reuter. Nanking, Sept. 9. The newly appointed Singapore Consul-General Mi Kao Ling Feh called on Gen Chang Chun, the Foreign Minister, this morning. He is leaving for Singapore within a month.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article706 1936-09-17 23 Distinguished Gathering On The Rajputana. MALAY Sultans, chiefs, and high government officials said farewell to H.H. the Sultan of Selangor at Singapore on Friday (Sept. 11), on his departure for England by the P. and 0. liner Rajputana Many Malay women an d children travelled from706 words
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Article91 1936-09-17 23 Anticipation Of Profound Constitutional Developments/' (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 10. As a large crowd of Malays watched the Sultan’s train steam out of the station tonight for Singapore a prominent Malay told me that although HH. the Sultan is undoubtedly going to England for91 words
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Article50 1936-09-17 23 WHEN WILL BOY KING RETURN (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 9. In the absence of information from Lausanne of the dat. set for the return of the young King, the Siamese press expresses anxiety that perhaps, after all. the return of the Sovereign may again be postponed another year.50 words
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Article184 1936-09-17 23 TO BE ISSUED IN LONDON SOON. (From Our Own Correspondent) It is expected that the report on mui tsai in Malaya and Hong Kong which was investigated by the recent Colonial Office commission will be presented to Mr. W. G. A. OrmsbyGore within the next month.184 words
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Article113 1936-09-17 23 Claims Trial On Charge Of Robbery. Charged with having committed robbery of $1.40, the property of Salleh bln Tahar, at Alexandra Road on Aug. 23, and with having failed to pay to him taxi hire of 80 cents. James Hutton, a private of the Middlesex Regiment, was113 words
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Article62 1936-09-17 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kual? Lumpur, Sept. 11. Jockey Turner, who injured his spine on the Kuala Lumpur racecourse in June, left Kuala Lumpur by train last night for Singapore, where he will sail for Adelaide, his home in Australia. Turner made a splendid recovery and is able62 words
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297 1936-09-17 23 Arrangements are being made for new issues at or about the date of the Coronation next year of the Straits Settlements stamps bearing King Edward’s effigy. The new issue will be confined at first to a few denominations and will be based on a297 words
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Article569 1936-09-17 23 SUCCESS ON THE HIGHLANDS. BRAN, ARSENIC AND TREACLE. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) AGRICULTURISTS and horticulturists on the Cameron Highlands who are still bothered by the cut worm, which according to the Agricultural Department can only be countered by ha'nd picking, should try the formula used by569 words
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Article927 1936-09-17 24 And Anglo-Oriental Manager. AFTER a three-hour stay in Singapore, during which he held a conference with th» Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, and leading tin experts Mr. J. van den Broek hurried on last Wednesday CSept. 9) to Bangkok, where he will continue discussions with927 words
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Article48 1936-09-17 24 The Municipal Commissioners have approved, by a majority, the re-appointment, of Messrs. J. A. Elias and S. Q. Wong as the Commissioners’ representatives on the Board of Trustees of the Singapore Improvement Trust for a further term of three years as from Aug. 27. 1936.48 words
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53 1936-09-17 24 In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by the Customs Enactment, 1936, the High Commissioner prohibits the exportation or re-exportation from the Federated Malay States to Spain of all arms, waT materials, aeroplanes aeroplane motors, or any parts thereof and of all53 words
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Article220 1936-09-17 24 HEARINGS FIXED FOR NEXT MONTH. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 9. HEARING of the cases against C. A. Abbott, acting manager of the Federated Engineering Co., Kuala Lumpur, E. H. Glover, workshop superintendent of the same firm, and a Chinese contractor, Ee Lam. who220 words
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Article47 1936-09-17 24 beginning of October.—Straits Timer Cable. FOR SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 3. Captain I L. Cronyn, formerly of the Irish Fusiliers, has been appointed Superintendent of the Old Prison Singapore. He is due to arrive at t he beginning of October.—Straits Timerbeginning of October.—Straits Timer Cable. - 47 words
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Article66 1936-09-17 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 8. Dr. Wilhelm Thomas, a former Consul-General to Tunis, has been appointed German Minister to Siam. Mr. Stoller, the present Charge d’Affaires has been appointed ConsulGeneral to Tientsin, whither he is proceeding next month. Mr. Stoller has done two66 words
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Article374 1936-09-17 24 Nothing But The Truth.” On last Wednesday night the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club presented their second venture, Mr. James Montgomery’s famous play, “Nothing but the Truth,” at the Victoria Theatre, and it is no exaggeration to say that this production was even more polished than their first374 words
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226 1936-09-17 24 (From Our Radio Correspondent.) J UNDERSTAND that the new Singapore broadcasting station, which is expected to be on the air by the end of the year, will transmit on a wavp length of 225 metres (about 1200 kilocycles). This wavelength is on the low226 words
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Article, Illustration174 1936-09-17 25 —Reuter. CTRICT precautions IN BELGRADE. midnight meeting WITH PRINCE PAUL. Belgrade, Sept. 7. jN USUALLY strict police precautions were taken in Belpm\o to guard King Edward tonight wIhii lie broke his journey from Constantinople to Vienna, on his way home after his cruising holiday. Kin4—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article134 1936-09-17 25 t.—Sin Chew Jit Poh Gen. Pei Expected In Canton Soon. Canton. Sent. 11 Generals Li Tsung-Jen and Pei Chung-hsi have telegraphed to the Nanking peace delegates in Canton, in which they announce that they have ordered general demobilisation in their province, and that the regular armyt.—Sin Chew Jit Poh - 134 words
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29 1936-09-17 25 .—Reuter The Hague, Sept. 8. P’u cn Wilhelmina officially informed ex-Kaiser of her daughter’s enm nt and dags were immediately ted at Doom House.—Reuter.—Reuter - 29 words
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597 1936-09-17 25 —Reuter. Hitler Says Germany Does Not Fear Invasion. RUSSIAN LEADER'S REPLY. ILL-FEELING between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia is demonstrated by speeches made on! Sept. 9 at the Nazi Congress at Nuremberg and at the opening of the Red Army manoeuvres. RUSSIA: M. Voroshiloff said:—Reuter. - 597 words
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Article138 1936-09-17 25 —Reuter. RED ARMY BEGINS MANOEUVRES. Moscow, 9. The Fascist countries are preparing to attack our i/atherlanc* Let them. We are fully ready to hit back declared M. Vorushiloff, Soviet Commissar for Defence, in a speech at the opening of the Red Aimy manoeuvres on the Polish—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article195 1936-09-17 25 Reuter 4,000 MILLION FRANC DEFENCE BILL. Paris. Sept. 9 The Cabinet has approved M Daladier’s Hill costing over 4.000.000.000 francs for improving tne equipment ot land, sea and air forces and increasing the number of regular troops and strengthening defences particularly against tanks and armoured cars. Also 100,000,000Reuter - 195 words
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Article32 1936-09-17 25 —Reuter. BIG U.P. LANDSLIDE. Lucknow, Sept. 9. HEAVY death-roll is feared in a landtlide disaster in the Carhwal District, United Provinces. Thousands of tons of boulders overwhelmed seven villages.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article199 1936-09-17 25 —Reuter. order of the Kwangsi leaders.—Gin Chew Jit Poh. NAKANO MURDER INCIDENT. Shanghai, Sept. 9. Fresh tension has been injected into Sino-Japanese relations as a result of the death of Jyunzo Nakano, the Japanese druggist who was killed by a Chinese mob at Pakhoi on Sept.—Reuter.; order of the Kwangsi leaders.—Gin Chew Jit Poh. • - 199 words
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Article119 1936-09-17 25 CHINA CHENGTU INCIDENT. “NO IMPAIRMENT OF JURISDICTION.” Shanghai, Sept. 8. THE Central Government is willing to settle the Chengtu incident (in which two Japanese were killed in a riot), but it is determined not to allow any impairment of Chinese jurisdiction. This Is the gist of a message sent by119 words
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256 1936-09-17 26 If Demands Rejected. “EXCESSIVE,” IN NANKING’S OPINION. Shanghai, Sept. 11. r[E Japanese Navy wii! blockade the Yangtse River if Nanking rejects demands in connection with the Chengtu incident, (when two Japanese journalists were killed by a Chinese mob). This threat is reported by the Chinese256 words
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Article74 1936-09-17 26 ready arrived in Szechuan.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Building Of Szechuan’s First Railway. Shanghai, Sept. 12. It Is understood that the Banque Franco-Chlnoise has signed a $30,000,000 loan contract with the Chinese Government for the construction of Szechuan’s first railway which will link Chengtu with Chungking. Thisready arrived in Szechuan.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 74 words
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Article23 1936-09-17 26 -Reuter. The Soviet leaders. Bukharin and Rykov, have been absolved of the allegations brought against them in the recent trial.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 23 words
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Article167 1936-09-17 26 Soviet Charges Against Japan. ILL-feeling between Soviet Russia and Japan is likely to increase as a result of a report published in Moscow yesterday alleging that Soviet citizens are being tortured by Japanese police gendarmes. Reuter quotes a message from Khabarovsk on the Manchukuo border stating that167 words
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Article177 1936-09-17 26 Reuter. SEVERE MEASURES IN PORTUGAL. Lisbon, Sept. 9. Following the naval mutiny off Lisbon, the Portuguese Government announces that the state of precaution has been raised but certain measures will remain in force aboard the warships and naval establishments. At an emergency meeting of the Ministerial Council,Reuter. - 177 words
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Article84 1936-09-17 26 —Reuter Wireless. Premier To Visit London Next Month. The Turkish Prime Minister. Ismet Ineunu, is expected to visit London next month. According to the Press h* will be accompanied by military and naval officers and political, financial and economic experts. The newspapers believe that the negotiations may—Reuter Wireless. - 84 words
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Article120 1936-09-17 26 British Wireless. London, Sept. 10. CALEDONIA, the second of the fleet of 29 Empire flying boats, under construction by Short Brothers, was launched at Rochester today. Originally intended for the preliminary long-distance experimental flights in connection with the North Atlantic airmail route, this boat will, owingBritish Wireless. - 120 words
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152 1936-09-17 26 :.—Reuter Wireless. ALLEGED FAKING OF SHIP’S LOG. London, Sept. 12. The story of the Girl Pat’s voyage was told at Bow Street police court London, when the Orsbornes were charged with stealing the vessel. Counsel for the prosecution said George Orsborne was master:.—Reuter Wireless. - 152 words
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114 1936-09-17 26 condition.—Reuter and British Wireless. No Bad Results From Sea Bathing. Vienna, Sept. 11. For the third time in 48 hours King Edward visited Prof. Neumann, the famous ear specialist, who continued the light treatment. It was stated yesterday at the British Legation in Viennacondition.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 114 words
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Article70 1936-09-17 26 Reuter. Colombo, Sept. 11. The Colombo Import Merchants’ Association is arranging a trade and goodwill mission to Japan, consisting of ten business men representing different interests The mission *s expected to leave in time for the Nagoya Pan-Pacific Peace Exhibition. The Financial Secretary, Mr. Huxhead the officialReuter. - 70 words
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Article145 1936-09-17 26 NAVAL TREATY VIOLATION —Reuter. Japan’s Submarine Plan Criticised. Washington, Sept. 9. IF the Japanese have not 1 agreed to 14-inch guns bv Apr. 1, 1937, then “the sky is our limit in the armament of the two battleships to be laid down next year, declared Ad. miral W. H. Standley—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article119 1936-09-17 26 —Reuter. PAKHOI PLACED UNDER MARTIAL LAW. FOUR MORE WARSHIPS ON THE WAY. Shanghai, Sept. 11. Following the murder by a Chinese mob on Sept. 3 of a Japanese druggist named Jyunzo Nakano, the Kwangtung port of Pakhoi has become a powder-keg which is liable to explode—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article66 1936-09-17 26 Dr. Schusehnigg. London, Sept. 11. King Edward received Dr. Schuschnigg, the Austrian dictator, at the British Legation this morning. Yesterday morning the King and his party had some excellent partridge shooting at Trumau. near Vienna, accounting for 78 birds and in the afternoon an excursion into the66 words
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33 1936-09-17 26 MOSCOW message says that the Japanese police searched the Tokio branch of the Soviet Intourist travel organisation and confiscated a number of prospectuses. Th< Soviet Embassy has protested.33 words
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564 1936-09-17 27 demonstrations held in BERLIN. Demand For Return Of Pre-War Possessions. BIG Nazi drive in support of Hitler’s demand for the return n of the colonies held by Germany before the war began in Berlin on Sunday (Sept. 13). The Reich Colonial League held564 words
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Article348 1936-09-17 27 —R'euter. SOVIET MINISTER ON MANOEUVRES. BRITISH GENERAL’S PRAISE. Moscow, Sept. 13. The invincible Red Army is ready at any moment to destroy an enemy in his own territory 99 declared M. Voroshilov, the Soviet War Minister, in an address at Minsk to the troops participating—R'euter. - 348 words
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Article170 1936-09-17 27 —Reuter. Refugees Protest At Camp Closing. London, Sept. 14. BRITISH refugees from Spain demonstrated in Gibraltar last night against the closing of the refugee camp where they have been living. The police were forced to use their truncheons on to control the crowds and several persons were—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article99 1936-09-17 27 -Reuter. U. S. A.-Moscow. Moscow. Sept. 14. The Soviet airman Levanevsky, known as the “Lindbergh of the U.S.S.R.," accompanied by a navigator, Levchenko, landed here last night after a 12,000-mile flight from Los Angeles. They left on Aug. 8 flying via Canada, Alaska and Siberia studying conditions-Reuter. - 99 words
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Article126 1936-09-17 27 .—Sin Chew Jit Poh. TOKIO 19TH ARMY’S CHALLENGE. Hong Kong, Sept. 14. The 19th Route Army, which has prevented Japanese investigators from landing at Pakhol. today demanded the departure of the Japanese warships within a specified time limit, according to Japanese reports. The Japanese Naval Ministry’s.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 126 words
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188 1936-09-17 27 ANARCHISTS FIRE THE CITY. Paris, Sept. 13. The insurgents captured San Sebastian last night. The first insurgent tioops occupied San Sebastian at midnight, volleys of firing being heard in the streets as the insurgent forces began their slow advance a* 2 a.m. Suddenly flames188 words
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Article132 1936-09-17 27 as ready for full load tests. —British Wireless. Ready For Tests This Week. London. Sept. 12. The giant flying boat Caledonia, the second of the 29 aircraft now being built for Imperial Airways Empire routes, was launched at Rochester yesterday and underwent a test flight which isas ready for full load tests.—British Wireless. - 132 words
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233 1936-09-17 28 ’’—Reuter. SIR W. CITRINE’S SPEECH. TRADE UNIONS AND POLITICS. London, Sept. 11. The Communist overtures for affiliation to the Labour Party have been flatly rejected. Sir Walter Citrine, addressing the Trades Union Congress, of which he is secretary, said that after many years of unbridled’’—Reuter. - 233 words
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150 1936-09-17 28 Sin Chew Jit Poh. IF CHIANG IS ELECTED PRESIDENT. Hong Kong, Sept. 10. The possibility that Oen. Pei Chunghsi, the brains behind the Kwangsi revolt against Nanking, will succeed Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, is mentioned in the Chinese press. This appointment, it is stated, is conditional– Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 150 words
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Article87 1936-09-17 28 .—British Wireless. BRITISH SCHEME. London, Sept. 11. The Minister of Health, Sir Kingsley Wood, announced last night that he will propose in the new session of Parliament that old age pensions should be given to blind persons at 40 years of age.—British Wireless. Tax remissions.—British Wireless. - 87 words
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264 1936-09-17 28 BOMB OUTRAGES IN AUSTRIA KING’S VISIT. received by President Miklas.—Reuter and British Wireless. “BASELESS FEARS” SAY POLICE. ROYAL VISIT TO EAR SPECIALIST. Vienna, Sept. 10. fTWO bomb outrages on the Austrian railways yesterday prompted the suggestion that they were connected with King* Edward’s visit to Vienna. These fears are, however,received by President Miklas.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 264 words
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59 1936-09-17 28 Reuter. Nuremberg. Sept. 10. A FRESH attack on the Jews was delivered by Chancellor Hitler at last night’s session of the Nazi Party Congress. He declared that the Jews were responsible for all the destructive currents and events and added that th“ Jews hadReuter. - 59 words
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Article76 1936-09-17 28 DISCLOSURE BY GEN. TASHIRO. Tientsin. Sept. 10. A Japanese loan has already been made towards the construction of the new Tsangchow-Shihchiachuang railway in Hopei Province. This disclosure was made yesterday by Lieut.-Gen. Tashiro, commandant of the Japanese North China garrison. Lieut.-Gen. Tashiro further stated that76 words
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Article400 1936-09-17 28 ENGAGEMENT TO GERMAN PRINCE. MARRIAGE THIS YEAR. IT is expected that the wedding of Princess Juliana, heir to the Dutch throne, to Prince Bernard Zurlippe Biesterfeld, a German, will take place at the end of this year. Princess Juliana’s engagement was announced officially at The Hague400 words
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Article84 1936-09-17 28 “SURRENDER CITY AN1) SAVE OUR BABIES.” Gibraltar, Sept. 8. Over 1,000 women with babies in arms patrolled the streets of San Sebastian yesterday asking the Loyalists to surrender and thus save the lives of the babies and themselves according to the radio station at Tetuan. It is claimed84 words
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Article, Illustration144 1936-09-17 28 Reuter learns from Court circles at The Hague that the marriage of the Princess to Prince Bernard zur Lippe Biesterfeld will take place during the second half of December. Arrangements for the wedding are now being made. It is stated that Princess Juliana and144 words
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132 1936-09-17 28 “THANKLESS TASK” IN PALESTINE. London, Sept. 10 A special order of the day. addressed to all troops of the 1st Division who are embarking for Palestine by the commander-in-chief at Aidershot says: “I cannot let you leave without wishing you good luck during what I132 words
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Article86 1936-09-17 28 is nearing completion—Sin Chew Ji Poh. Removal From Peiping In Near Future. Shanghai, 'pt. 10 The British Embassy and the American Legation in China will soon be removed to Nanking from Peiping. Mr. Johnson, the American Minister will stay permanently in the Chinese capital as fromis nearing completion—Sin Chew Ji Poh. - 86 words
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Article, Illustration822 1936-09-17 29 Leighton - By Leighton. H M S. i'error, who lmished third from the bottom of the Set ond Division of the S.A.F.A. league, sprang the biggest surprise of the present soccer season last week when they beat newly crowned822 words
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Article83 1936-09-17 29 -Reuter. Forest Hills Sept. II. Fred Perry (Britain) reached tht final of the American lawn tennis championships today by defeating Bryan Grant (U S A.), 6—4, 3—6, 7— 5. 6—2. Perry will meet Donald Budge (U S A.) in the final. Budge today beat Parker 6—4.-Reuter. - 83 words
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Article775 1936-09-17 29 “Leighton” - By “Leighton” POLICE 4; S.C.C. 2. beaten by four goals to two in the first round of the S.A.F.A. Cup competition at Anson Road Stadium last week the Singapore Cricket Club had the satisfaction of shaking the Police rather badly for a few775 words
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Article29 1936-09-17 29 -Reuter. Shanghai. Sept. 10 The inter-port oowls match between Shanghai and Hong Kong resulted i”. Lay and Alives (Shanghai) beatiiv; McGowan and Coates (Hong Kong' 18 —15.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 29 words
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Article133 1936-09-17 29 Midds. Beat R.A.F. And Go To The Top. Middlesex 1: R.A.F. 0. A penalty for hands in the third minute of the second half enabled the Middlesex Regiment to defeat the Royal Air Force by a goal to nil in the Garrison League competition at Seletar. It was133 words
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Article91 1936-09-17 29 <From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 9. The following are the results of the Malacca Club. Golf Section, tourney for the September monthly Medal. Winner: T. A. McKinstery (—4) 2 down. Other scorers: R. H. C O. Marshall (—18) 3 down; J. W. Russell (—12) 7 down; P.91 words
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Article, Illustration1362 1936-09-17 30 Leighton - By Leighton. SATURDAY was a bau day for favourites at Bukit Timah for u “Mr. Lightfoot’s” Vandal was the only one to meet with success during the afternoon. It was surprising, therefore, that dividends were—Straits Times Photograph.; —Straits Times Photograph - 1,362 words
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Article124 1936-09-17 30 Lawn Tennis Reuter. Alice Marble’s Triumph Over Helen Jacobs. Forest Hills Sept. 12. P*RED Perry, the Wimbledon lawn tennis champion, for the past three years in succession, regained the American title today by defeating Donald Budge 2—6, 6—2, 8—b. 1—6, 10 8. It will be rememberedReuter. - 124 words
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Article119 1936-09-17 30 The following are the names and scores of the women who qualified on Wednesday. Sept. 9 for the Singapore women’s golf championship: Mrs. S. N. Kelly 75 Mrs. J. Hill 85 Miss M. M. Hadley 86 Mrs. O. V. Allen 87 Mrs. J. Moncur 87 Mrs.119 words
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Article221 1936-09-17 30 —Reuter. FINE PERFORMANCE BY GOVER. Verity Better And Able To Leave With Team. London, Sept. 11. THE first class cricket season ended today the Indian touring team drawing with Mr. H. D. G. Leveson Gower’s XI at Scarborough. GOWER’S XI: 225 (Sutcliffe 94) and 329.—Reuter. - 221 words
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Article97 1936-09-17 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 13. Young Gauder, the Singapore feather-weight marie an impressive debut in Penang last night by outpointing Nai Vee Chan, light and welter-weight champion of Penang over ten three minute rounds Vee Chan (8 st 12y z lbs.) looked finely97 words
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Article, Illustration727 1936-09-17 31 “ Echo. ” - By Echo.” BY beating the holder, S. N. Kelly, by the wide margin of 8 up and 7 to play in the 36 holes final of the Island Club championship, R. J. Isherwood727 words
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Article312 1936-09-17 31 But N. S. Volunteer Shoot Is Carried Through. ft (From Our Own Correspondent) Heremban, Sept. 13. IN spite of bad weather the annual rifle meeting of the Negri Sembilan Battalion F.M.V.R. held yesterday and today at the Temiang Rifle Range was a successful affair. Lieut. Col.312 words
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Article46 1936-09-17 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Sept. 7. THE Islington Corinthians have applied for approval of an Eastern tour and hope to play at Penang, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, in Jan., 1938. They desire tropical experience for the Olympiad at Tokio in 1940.46 words
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Article, Illustration195 1936-09-17 31 RHODES SCHOLAR NOT PLACED. Fearless Fox Puts Up A Great Fight. London, Sept. 9. nPHE American millionaire banker, Mr. William Woodward, won the St. Leger at Doncaster today with his horse Boswell after an exciting and prolonged tussle with Fearless Fox. In view of his—Straits Times Photograph. - 195 words
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Article308 1936-09-17 31 LETHBRIDGE’S FOUR SUCCSSFUL. Haalebos’ Crew Make A Gallant Effort. npHE race for the Chiengmai Cup on Saturday was quite a good one. “X” crew stroked by Lieut. C. K. Lethbridge won by a canvas from “Y” crew in 5 min. 28 2-5 sec. It was308 words
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Article38 1936-09-17 31 —Reuter. London. Sept. 7. The two days match between Sir Julian Cahn’s XI and All-India at Loughborough Road, Nottingham, was drawn. ALL-INDIA: 242 for 9 wkts. dec (Mustaq All 83). CAKN’S XI: 138 for 6 wkts—Reuter. - 38 words
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381 1936-09-17 32 Derby Stage Another Great Second Half Rally. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 13. TTIE outstanding feature of yesterday's league matches was the success of away teams In the first two divisions. In the First Division Stoke, Everton, Wolverhampton and Derby County381 words
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Article106 1936-09-17 32 Sutcliffe Gets Century Against M.C.C. XL London, Sept. 8. DOTH the Folkestone and Scarborough festival matches were Interfered with by rain and had to be left drawn. AT FOLKESTONE. The Oentlemen drew with the Players. PLAYERS: 396 for 7 wkts. dec. and 172 for 8 wkts.106 words
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Article324 1936-09-17 32 f Home Football. Rangers Held To Draw By Third Lanark. London, Sept. 9. SUNDERLAND, the league champions suffered another set back today being defeated at Derby by the County by three goals to nil. Manchester United scored a very good win over the strong Huddersfield324 words
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Article49 1936-09-17 32 .—Reuter. Adelaide, Sept. 11. The Australian Cricket Board of I Control has resolved to launch a n campaign to prevent objectionable and excessive barracking in all International matches and the i assistance of the police is to be sought and offenders removed from the ground and prosecuted.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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1170 1936-09-17 32 r FHE weather was ideal and the going good at Bukit Timah 1 for the second day of the Singapore Turf Club Autumn (Gold Cup) meeting and some excellent sport was provided. i CPENCER had a good day for he rod? three winners, Benedict, Bell1,170 words
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67 1936-09-17 32 The Straits Times is able to state definitely that Sir Julien Cahn's cricket, XI will tour Malaya next year It is expected that the team will arrive in Singapore towards the end of March and though the personnel of the side is not67 words
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Article718 1936-09-17 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. I. T. C. Announcement Awaited. Messrs. Fraser Co. in their weekly report on the share market, issued on Tuesday afternoon, write.— Since our last issue nothing of any special importance has occurred to disturb the atmosphere of indifference which at present characterises lie local share market.718 words
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Article112 1936-09-17 1 BROOKLANDS SELANGOR RUBBER. The directors of Brooklands Selangor Rubber Company Limited propose a dividend of 7% cent, for the year ended June 30, which, if approved, will be payable on Sept. 21. NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA. The directors of the National Bank of India Ltd. have declared an112 words
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Article186 1936-09-17 1 Singapore, September 16, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Java Cube 8 75 White Muntok Pepper 13.75 White Pepper 13.25 Black Pepper 7.50 Mixeo Black Pepper ’‘Sundried Corra 5.65 Mixed Copra 5.05 Small Flake Tapioca 4.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.10 Meo Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Toploca 5 30 No l186 words
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Article110 1936-09-17 1 The following were the estimated rubber crops for the respective companies during August:— lb. Penang Rubber Estates 375,000 Sabrang Rubber Estate 92,500 Straits Rubber Co 198,000 Rubana Rubber Estates 124,000 Bagan Serai Rubber Estates 59,850 Tali Ayer Rubber Estates 102,800 Batak Rabit Rubber Estate 33.400 Merchiston Rubber110 words
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Article359 1936-09-17 1 London, Sept. 15. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares 01 £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yes ter- Rise day. or Pall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 119% Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 118% War Loan 3% p.c 107% Straits 6 j.c359 words
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65 1936-09-17 1 Date Spot Sept Oa.-Dec Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London ,0 26 7/16 26% 26 11/16 26 13/16 26 15/16 7% P ii 26 9/16 26 11/16 26 13/16 26 15/16 27 1/16 7* H 26V* 26% 26% 27 27% J* t 15 28% 26% 27 15'16 27 1/1665 words
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655 1936-09-17 2 Important Decision In High Court. IT is an axiom that a public company has no body to be kicked and no soul to be damned/' but all the same it can be called upon to stand trial on a criminal charge. This very important655 words
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Article349 1936-09-17 2 Messrs. Stanton Nelson Co.’s Report. Messrs. Stanton Nelson Co. Ltd. in their weekly rubber market report issued on Friday (Sept. 11) write:— The market has been rather easier this week, principally due to tired holders liquidating their positions and to the trade in general still declining to349 words
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Article36 1936-09-17 2 W W m. m. V/ A The tin ore production by the respective companies for the month of August was:— Hitam Tin 1 m •Iclebu Tin Lukut Tin Ulu Klanj? Tin 5J936 words
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Article450 1936-09-17 2 GUTHRIE’S REPORT FOR HALF-YEAR. SPECULATORS IN ALL! MARKETS LACKING, j In a review of the Singapore rubber market tor the half year to June last issued on Friday (Sept. 11). Guthrie and Co., Ltd. write:— The price of standard smoked sheet at Jan. 1 was 22.% cent-s.450 words
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Article97 1936-09-17 2 During the week ending Sept. 5, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 42.353 cases of which: 22,660 (53 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,590 (4 per cent.) cases to the Ccrtinent of Europe, 14,707 (35 percent cases to Canada, and97 words
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Article342 1936-09-17 2 DEBIT CARRY FORWARD REDUCED. NET PROFIT ALMOST DOUBLED. The report of the directors ol Bukit Ibu (Bandar) Tin Limited tor the year ended June 30. states that the profit for the year was C2.P99 as compared with $1,483 for the previous yeai This amount has been342 words
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Article143 1936-09-17 2 •T’HE Singapoie Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.294th auction on Sept. 9 which these were atalogued 894,581 lbs., 399.37 tons: >ffered 866.649 lbs.. 386.90 tons: sold 632,029 lbs., 282.16 tons. Spot. London 7%d. New York 16% cts PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheei cents per lb.143 words
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792 1936-09-17 3 Total Dividends Of 7\ Per Cent. For Year. The report of the directors ofPuteh Tin Dredging Company Limited for the year ended Apr. 30, last, stales that the gross profit for the year was $70,908 which has been reduced to a net profit of792 words
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Article243 1936-09-17 3 LEWIS AND PEAT (SIN <APORE) LTD. in their weekly report dated Sept. 11, write:— The moderate break in prices that has occurred this week *n the East has not been reflected to an. v great extent in home markets. Offerings appear to ave been readily absorbed, and243 words
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Article61 1936-09-17 3 The directors of Tronoh Mines Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 10 per cent, payable in London on Sept. 30, to shareholders registered on Sept. 8. The directors of Southern Tronoh Tin Dredging Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 2V 2 per cent. Disable in London61 words
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Article822 1936-09-17 3 TO BE FINANCED FROM REVENUE. DIVIDEND OF THREE PER CENT. IN proposing the adcptlon of the report and accounts ior the year ended June 30. at the annual meeting of 3runei Plantations Limited, in Singapore on Monday (Sept. 14), Mr. Lee Chim Tuan, the chairman, said:—822 words
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Article62 1936-09-17 3 JJEALERS’ and port stocks of rubber in Singapore, Penang, Province Wellesley, Malacca and Labuan, at the close of business on Aug. 31, totalled 31,718 tons, compared with 32,381 tons on the la r ,t day of July. These stocks were distributed as to 23,877 tons62 words
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Article113 1936-09-17 3 Final Distribution Of 71/2 Per Cent At the annual general meeting of The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. to be held on Sept. 26, the directors will propose payment of a final dividend of 5 per cent., making 10 per cent, for the year ended June 30.113 words
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Article98 1936-09-17 3 'THE domestic production of and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, as represented by exports from Federated Malay States, Unfederated Malay States and Straits Settlements, during August totalise 4,721 tons. Of this amount, the FM.S. produced 4J557 tons; the U.M.S. 142 tons and Straits Settlements two tons.98 words
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Article604 1936-09-17 4 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 7. AUagur (J/> 1/3Alor Pongsu it/) t/m Angto-Malay <«» Ayer ,if, 31/10Vi; Bagan Serai (£1) 16/1 u: B. (8el.) t2/) 2/8; Banteng (£1) 20/7%; Batang (2/) 1 /0 Vi I Eatu Caves (£1) 20/9; Batu Tiga <il> 29/4 Bekoh (2/) /11 Vi I604 words
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Article169 1936-09-17 4 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 7. Ampat (4/) 4/; Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/6; Ayer Hitam (5/) 15/; Bangrin (£1) 16/3; Oopeng Cona. (£1) 2/; Hongkong (5/) 15/; Idris (5/) 6/4%; Ipoh (16/) 27/9; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 18/3; Kamunting (5/) 12/3; Kepong (£1) 14/6; Kinta (5/) 10/6; Kinta Kellas (5/)169 words
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Article18 1936-09-17 4 Sept. 10 Tin, 8’pore Price $96% per picul 95% H 95% 15 97 16 96%18 words
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Article1611 1936-09-17 4 Issued bv Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt. Exchange and Stock Brokers Singapore, September 16, 10 a.m. MINING. issue Val Fraser Co Lyall Evan issue Val. Fraser Co Lyall Eva»i $uyers Sellers Buvers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sell*-; 4/- Ampat Tin 4 4 V 2 4'31,611 words
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