The Straits Budget, 24 September 1936
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Title Section29 1936-09-24 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4102. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article1177 1936-09-24 1 JN view of Singapore’s rapidly growing importance in the scheme of Empire defence it is expected that the status of the R.A.F. Far East Command at Seletar will be raised shortly irom that of Air Commodore to Air Vice-Marshal. The Imperial Government, it is understood, has1,177 words
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Article, Illustration70 1936-09-24 1 A Singapore man sends ns this picture of the French polar exp edition ship, the Pourquoi Pas, which foundered off the coast of Iceland last week. Dr Charcot, the “Shackleton of France” and 38 of his colleagues, were drowned. The Singapore man who sends us70 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article739 1936-09-24 2 issue when it is made. —Straits Times, Sept. 17. The decision of the Straits Settlements Government to raise a new loan of $3O millions has been received with general satisfaction. For some time it has been suggested that this new issue was pending and that the Governmentissue when it is made.—Straits Times, Sept. 17. - 739 words
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Article977 1936-09-24 2 ing 100,000,000.” Straits Times. Sept. 18. Several Malayan newspapers have received complimentary copies of The Japan Times and Mail dated Aug. 28, 29 and 30. The purpose of this generosity was not to show us what an admirable publication is made available to theing 100,000,000.” — Straits Times. Sept. 18. - 977 words
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Article677 1936-09-24 2 Straits Times, Sept. 19. Results of the elections in Maine, where Republicans have captured the governorship and three congressional seats, have shaken some of the certainty with which Democrats viewed the outcome of the forthcoming presidential contest in the United States. Cables describe the results as aStraits Times, Sept. 19. - 677 words
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277 1936-09-24 3 Saved Four Dollars Lost Eight Thousand. —Straits Times, Sept. 19. Never has the importance of employing a police escort when carrying wages been demonstrated more forcefully than in the highway robbery which occurred near Johore Bahru on Wednesday. Last year there was a similar crime at Paloh, Johore, a planter—Straits Times, Sept. 19. - 277 words
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Article1203 1936-09-24 3 time to follow our example.—Straits Times, Sept. 21. Jonkheer B.C. de Jonge, the retiring Governor-General of Netherlands India, made a reference to Japanese trade competition in an interview which he gave to the Straits Times when he passed through Singapore last week. He claimed that Netherlands Indiatime to follow our example.—Straits Times, Sept. 21. - 1,203 words
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Article896 1936-09-24 4 Straits Times, Sept. 22. Singapore Municipal Commissioners are showing considerable uneasiness at the attitude adopted by the public toward the Mcßitchie Mansion proposal, and strenuous efforts are being made to persuade ratepayers that things are not nearly as bad as they seem. It is not unreasonableStraits Times, Sept. 22. - 896 words
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Article810 1936-09-24 4 —Straits Times, Sept. 23. There is surely no more fascinating chapter in world history than that which shows the Chinese streaming southwards into Malaysia. As long ago as A.D. 922 the annals of the Sung dynasty mention a certain Chinese merchant who owned a fleet—Straits Times, Sept. 23. - 810 words
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Article143 1936-09-24 4 The announcement that MajorGeneral W. G. S. Dobbie, General Officer Commanding Troops, Malaya, will attend the Imperial Japanese Army grand manoeuvres which are to begin on Oct. 2 near Hakodate, has come as a complete surprise outside Fort Canning. The manoeuvres, it is understood, are to143 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article295 1936-09-24 5 SINGAPORE society has lost a unique figure by the death of Prince F’urachatra, who was of the true ancien ttgime in Siam, a Prince of the Blood aml a member of that inner circle around the Throne whose monopoly of p OVVe r and patronage was the main295 words
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Article191 1936-09-24 5 week I motored down Somapah Road, one of the roads leading from the East Coast Road to the sea. and was surprised to see how many patches of tuba had appeared in Chinese gardens along this road since 1 was last there. We ought to learn to recognise191 words
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Article212 1936-09-24 5 F the attacks that are being made l, pon Government’s policy of refusK <iny sor t of assistance to the oiiclled “white-collar” unemployed tlle F.M.S., several arguments are being put forward that the most skilful of official casuists will have difficulty in answering. It is asked, for212 words
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Article204 1936-09-24 5 J HAD a stroke of luck yesterday, when trying my prentice hand at bird-watching, for an eagle passed over my house at sundown. This was the second time I have seen him within a week, and I am beginning to hope that his regular evening route passes over204 words
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Article201 1936-09-24 5 INVISIBLE CHOIR •"THERE isn’t much report in the 4 way of bird-watching achievements so far, but at least I have learnt that this hobby requires much more patience and care in ’oncealmen than I thought. It is a tantalising pastime, for the trees in one’s compound will be positively vibrating201 words
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Article153 1936-09-24 5 gUPPOSE a Chinese immigrant comes to Malaya with the object, not unknown among the European community. of making che maximum ot money in the minimum of time and then clearing out to the Chinese equivalent of Bexhill-on-Sea, where should he go Unless my arithmetic is more than153 words
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Article182 1936-09-24 5 THE EDITOR REGRETS.” /CHINESE tact is proverbial, and apparently it even survives the stress of journalism. Mr. Ernest Newman writing in The Sunday Times, tells a good story of a Chinese editor who had to perform the painful duty of rejecting an article. Instead of the usual crude printed “The182 words
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Article160 1936-09-24 5 A MERICANS. as everyone knows, are unable to drink a glass of water unless it has been previously chilled to a temperature more suited to the gullet of a Polar bear than that of a human being. And now this vice has spread to the British \rmy. for160 words
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Article183 1936-09-24 5 r\OES the Chinese immigrant stock U deteriorate after several generations in the enervating climate of Malaya? Are the old China peranakan families of Malacca up to the aver- age of people of a corresponding position In life In China'/ It seems reasonable to Suppose that the tropics must183 words
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Article186 1936-09-24 5 gINGAPORE seems to be under the pleasant illusion that before very long it will see a large fleet permanently based on the wharves, workshops, barracks and docks in the Straits of Johore, with a welcome addition to the already large Services pay-roll that finds its way into civilian186 words
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Article215 1936-09-24 5 JHE parable of the seed which fell on rich, shallow and stony ground was re-told In terms of co-operation by Mr. O. Hawkins. M C.fi., In a recent address In Kuala Lumpur, when he classified people who Join thrift and loan societies with a precision never before attempted.215 words
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Article331 1936-09-24 5 TO people interested in Malayan literature the news that Mr. C. E. Wurtzburg has been appointed managing director of the Glen Line in London has a special significance, for they had hoped that when Mr. Wurtzburg retired from the East he would have time to devote himself to331 words
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Article298 1936-09-24 6 WAVING printed various exposures of **the fakir’s trick of levitation. I am glad to be able to cive an exposition of the orthodox Catholic view of levitation as a miracle. The following is taken from a letter I have received on the subject: Now that the final nail298 words
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Article140 1936-09-24 6 AS a footnote to my recent comments on the three “Wartas” it is only fair that I should call attention to the fact that the distinction of being the first Malay illustrated weekly newspaper in this country belongs to the Lembaga Malaya, of Singapore. This journal was originally140 words
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Article238 1936-09-24 6 FVERYONE knows the white egret ot the padi fields, the faithful companion of the buffalo, but to see this bird in its most beautiful aspect one must look down upon it from an eminence when it is in flight. Yesterday morning on Pringgit Hill. Malacca. I saw a238 words
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Article230 1936-09-24 6 gINCE reference was made in thh column to the pros and cons of sending high-born Malay boys to English public schools the Sultan of Selangor has taken two of his younger sons to be educated in England and I have read in the Hon. Mr. J. E. Kempe’s230 words
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Article291 1936-09-24 6 J.JAVING felt considerable qualms the R other day about serving up that tale about a Borneo planter’s ghos* with a thirst —although the original teller unquestionably believed it—l an glad to be able to tell another anc more conventional ghost story today. I am merely passing it on.291 words
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Article286 1936-09-24 6 OUT-STATION MENUS “IF we wish to live like civilised 1 beings in SarawaK we should for get all our inherited ideas on he subject of food and abandon for ever the attempt to apply the British cookery convention in a country where it is entirely unworkable owing to the lack286 words
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Article196 1936-09-24 6 r pHAT mte.estlng littb Malayan industry, the making of Malacca canes, will be depressed b; the news that an English firm which has specialised for over a hundred years t r. making walking-sticks haa one out v. business owing to a stealy decline in the demand for its196 words
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Article273 1936-09-24 6 pEW people know that our present Director of Education in Singapore has had the strange experience ot shooting a tiger while it was swimming in the open sea Tms incident, which was recalled by Mr. John Laycock in his address at the Malacca Rotary dinner on Saturday273 words
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Article51 1936-09-24 6 Lieut. Galbraith Armar Lowry Cerry. just given his second star in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 4 s with the Ist Battalion at Singapore. Commissioned three years ago. through Sandhurst, he is a ion Major Adrian Lowry-Corry, and a kinsman of the Earl of Belmore. Castle Cools, County51 words
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Article927 1936-09-24 7 -Tuesday, Sept. 8. Mr and Mrs. Martin Johnson, Major Lindsay Vears, Major E. C. Doyle and Captain Hicks had luncheon at Government House. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency at Government House this evening:—H. E. Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie and Mrs.927 words
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Article135 1936-09-24 7 MAJOR Bertram Brooke, the Tuan Muda of Sarawak, who is acting for the Rajah while Sir Charles Vyner Brooke is in England, had the unusual task this month of gazetting his own son’s appointment in the Sarawak civil service, writes Mynah in the Straits Times. The latest135 words
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Article669 1936-09-24 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. W. Elphinstone, 0.C.P.D., Tapah, Is shortly leaving for Home on leave. Mr. B. G. H. Johnson is leaving England for Malaya on Oct. 3. The Bishop of Singapore left on Wednesday (Sept. 16) for a short visit to Java. Mr. W. L. Midford, of the P.W.D., Taiping,669 words
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Article338 1936-09-24 7 Leaders. New Straits Loan 2 Japanese View Of The Trade War 2 An Election Surprise 2 A Sorry Story 3 A Most Important Person 4 The Dutch and the Chinese 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17 —2# Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date,338 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article77 1936-09-24 7 STEINBUCH.—To Ellen, wife of W. JStclnbuch, on Tuesday, September 15. at the General Hospital, a son. WARD.—A son was born to Mrs. Elllnor Ward, wife of Mr. W. G. R. Ward, of the Rubber Controller’s Office, Kuala Lumpur, at the Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. CHEW.—A son was born to77 words
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Obituary97 1936-09-24 7 DEATHS PILLAY. Ammani Ammal, wife of K. Ramasamy Pillay alias Raja, passed away peacefully at her residence 117, Koon Seng Road on 17th Instant at 8.25 p.m. OAW—Oaw Khek Khict’n, a ire 51 died suddenly at sea 8.8. Conte Verde. 13th inst. Deeply regretted. Java Dapers Dlease c<yy. SMALLEY. —Mrs.97 words
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Article292 1936-09-24 8 Probable Benefit To Malaya. SUPPLIES AFFECTED BY SPANISH CRISIS. Japan may seek to widen the scope of her iron-ore mining operations in Malaya, following the curtailment of Japanese iron-ore imports from Spain and other sources of supply. Japanese steel interests are gravely concerned over the Spanish situation,292 words
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Article85 1936-09-24 8 INTIMIDATION BY AGITATORS Although there have been no further demonstrations, many of the artisans and coolies concerned in the Singapore strikes have not yet returned to work. It is believed they are being Intimidated by agitators. However, In the pineapple industry the strike movement seems to85 words
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Article82 1936-09-24 8 ‘From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. The resumed hearing of the charge against Arthur Newark, instructor to the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club of causing the death of a Tamil, Rengarn h s car ln a negligent man <ner will be taken by Mr.82 words
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Article44 1936-09-24 8 Excellent police work in Johore culminated on Sept. 21 in the discovery of the money stolen from Mr. R. J. Brooker on October 16. It was found hidden among some boulders in the jungle close to the scene of the hold-up.44 words
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Article333 1936-09-24 8 NEW LOAN DETAILS ANNOUNCED. THE Government has lost no time I in issuing the prospectus for the new loan which was authorised at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday. The full amount of the loan is being issued at once, at par, and there is payable333 words
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Article56 1936-09-24 8 An application that the proceedings of a case, .n which Pte. J. H. Aitken of the R.A. was charged with permitting a house in McPherson Road to be used as a brothel, be heard ln camera was granted by Mr. A. D. York the56 words
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Article577 1936-09-24 8 HUSBAND CLAIMS $2,000 DAMAGES. Divorce proceedings were instituted ii\ the High Court on Sept. 21 before Mr. Justice Mills by a Eurasian named L. A. Symons, formerly employed in the Singapore Department of Public Works, on the ground of adultery by his wife with a European577 words
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Article298 1936-09-24 8 Expansion Of Raffles 9 College. A healthy record of scholastic progress and achievement and of financial stability is revealed by the annual report of Raffles College, Singapore, for the academic year 1935-36 made available on Tuesday (Sept. 22). New staff houses were built and the college lands298 words
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Article152 1936-09-24 8 DEATH AT K.L. ON MONDAY. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 22. The death occurred at Kuala Lumpur last night of Mr. Alan Loke. Mrs. Loke, who was formerly Miss Lam Chooi Lan, had been ill some time at her home, 11, Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur.152 words
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1138 1936-09-24 9 increased equipment and PERSONNEL DEMANDED. “Insufficient To Maintain East Indies’ Integrity. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Sept. 21. rlK criticism of the Batavia Niewsblad that Holland is pursuing an unsatisfactory defence policy in Netherlands India has been welcomed by a large section of opinion1,138 words
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Article351 1936-09-24 9 PLANE AIMS OF VOLUNTEERS. TO CO-OPERATE WITH R.A.F. BOMBERS. Malaya’s defences will be strengthened by the equivalent of two squadrons of fast fighting machines when the Volunteer Air Force expansion programme is complete. The arrival of two more R.A.F. squadrons in the near future has also been predicted351 words
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Correspondence.
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Article288 1936-09-24 9 AGAIN THE DUTCH SHOW THE WAY. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —According to your “Notes of the Day” of Sept. 10, Sunday rest, or its equivalent of 52 holidays in a year, is enforced by law in Netherlands India. This is interesting288 words
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157 1936-09-24 9 ‘Enquirer’ Does Not Want New Blood. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—There is one point about your leading article “New Blood Wanted” of Tuesday which I am sure must mystify many of your readers. You report that one Municipal Commissioner has served157 words
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Article98 1936-09-24 9 Elephants had ceased to ravage plantations on Union and Kambau Estates, reported the secretaries at the last committee meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association, which was presided over by Mr. O. E. Johnson. Members were notified by the General Adviser that the Government could not consider the98 words
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756 1936-09-24 10 Penang And Kuala Lumpur Alarm: No Damage. EARTHQUAKE tremors were experienced throughI > ou t the Malayan peninsula on Saturday morning at about 8.25 a.m. r Reports from Penang and Kuala Lumpur state that the shocks were distinctly felt and lasted for about one minute.756 words
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Article76 1936-09-24 10 The following Government officers have returned from leave Messrs. F. C. Holland, R. A. Goodchild, E. W. Hide, ‘J. W. T. Saunders, R. L. Pim, J. A. Baker, J. M. Coutts, Dr. D. M. McSwan, Miss P. R. Perry, Dr. E. C. Vardy, and Dr. E. W.76 words
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117 1936-09-24 10 Appointment Likely In Two Years. r*OL. CECIL RAE is assuming temporarily the office of Governor of the Rotary District of Malaya, Siam and Indo-China left vacant by the death of Prince Purachatra. He has been asked to hold office until a successor can be appointed.117 words
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Article171 1936-09-24 10 Vital Discussions In Singapore. Discussions of far reaching importance will be undertaken in Singapore by Lord Hartington. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Dominions, who is due here on Oct. 8 on his way to Australia. Lord Hartington. it is understood will confer with H.E. the Governor. Sir171 words
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Article173 1936-09-24 10 The advanced stage of preparedness of the Singapore Naval Base to fulfill the tasks denoted by its vast workshops and stores is illustrated by the Admiralty’s decision to recommission H.M.S. Folkestone at Singapore. H.M.S. Folkestone, a sloop of rather more than 1,000 tons displacement, will arrive173 words
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Article363 1936-09-24 10 KINTA HAS RICH DEPOSITS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 18. By producing nearly half of the output for Malaya and more than a tnird of the \hole world supply for 1935. Kinta was extremely important as a tin-producing country, said Mr. E. s. Willbourn. Director363 words
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Article136 1936-09-24 10 Not Too Many, Says Teacher. There appears to be an impression abroad that there are too many commercial schools which turn out a large number of boys and girls every year, a large percentage of whom only help to swell the ranks of the unemployed. This is an136 words
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1009 1936-09-24 11 Barrier From “Backdoor” Attack. MANOEUVRES ON BIG SCALE AT K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. BECAUSE of the growing strength of Singapore fortifications the importance of the F.M.S. Volunteer Forces has greatly increased, for they are now relied on to1,009 words
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Article91 1936-09-24 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Sept. 21. Two gangs of over fifty men are engaged in clearing the top site of the land-slide at Cherok Tokun in which 15 men were buried. It is unlikely, however, that the re maining ten bodies will be recovered91 words
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Article92 1936-09-24 11 At the Legislative Council meeting on Monday. the Colonial Secretary, Mr. A. S. Small, expressed the regrets of the Government on the disaster. Describing it as a “most lamentable occurrence,” Mr. Small, said that the 15 men were all Government employees employed at the w’ork of excavation92 words
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Article372 1936-09-24 11 Tremors Were Country-Wide —Damage Slight ARE THEY MORE FREQUENT OF LATE? Although the earthquake on Saturday seems to have been more severe than in other parts, reports from almost every part of Malaya indicate that the tremors were widespread. Fortunately the damage has been slight. A correspondent from372 words
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Article143 1936-09-24 11 RECORDS FROM PENANG. In sending particulars of tlje shock* at Penang* in the last mohths, a well-known resident of that centre expresses the view that tremors are becoming more frequent in the Peninsula. At least, they are becoming more noticeable, he declares. The tremors experienced143 words
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Article46 1936-09-24 11 <From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban Sept. 21. Mr. Gene Bersin, master b r ewer of the Negri Sembilan Aerated Water Co.. and manager of the Negri Sembilan dance hall was Injured on Saturday evening when his ricksha collided with a motor-car.46 words
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Article95 1936-09-24 11 Mr. H. Gerhold. A.S.P seconded from Singapore and attached to the Central Police Station, Kuala Lumour. as officer -in-charge “A” division nas been transferred to the Traffic Office in place of Mr. L. A G Morris, who is attached to Mr. S W Nelson, chairman of ti95 words
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Article417 1936-09-24 12 AIR VICE-MARSHAL FOR SINGAPORE Raising Status Of Far East Command. In view of Singapore’s rapidly growing importance in the scheme of Empire defence it is expected that the status of be j> a.F. Far East Command at Seletar will be raised shoit v from that of Air Commodore to Air417 words
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Article97 1936-09-24 12 Early Morning Shock For Woman. Mrs. A. Heytman of Meyer Road. Katong Road. Singapore, received a severe shock last week, when she awakened in the early morning to flnn a python in her bedroom. With coolness Mrs. Heytman called her sixteen year old daughter and97 words
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Article88 1936-09-24 12 SIAM’S TEN-YEAR-OLD RULER. King Ananda Mahidol of Siam, celebrated his tenth birthday on Sunday. He spent the day in the Swiss mountains where he is on holiday with his mother. He returns to school next week. In Bangkok. Sir Josiah Crosby, the British Minister, acting as the88 words
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Article133 1936-09-24 12 60,G00-lbs. Involved From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. Thirty-thousand pounds of rubber were destroyed by fire and a further 30,000 lb. damaged by water when a smoke house on the Seventh Mile Estate, Damansara, Selangor, was burned down last night. The fire133 words
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Article90 1936-09-24 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. The Raja Muda of Selangor was entertained to a tea party by Kuala Lumpur Malay? at the Sultan Suleiman Club this evening. More than 300 people were present, and Che Abdul Rahman J.P., on behalf of the Malays,90 words
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Article558 1936-09-24 12 PASSED BY MONDAY’S L.C. MEETING. WATER HARBOUR WORKS. When asking for the introduction! of a loan bill authorising the raising of $30,000,000. the Acting Colonial Treasurer, Mr H. Weisberg, speaking at the extraordinary meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday, re- 1, marked it would prove a boon558 words
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412 1936-09-24 12 IMPORTANT CANTON TALKS. A FTER presenting his credentials Sir Hughe Knatch-bull-Hugessen, new British Ambassador to China who is now in Nanking, will fly to Canton to see Gen. Chiang Kai-shek on an urgent matter, according to Chinese reports (says Sin Chew Jit412 words
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Article62 1936-09-24 12 The Attorney-General gave notice: "That at the next meeting of this Council a Bill intituled “An Ordinance to enable the High Commissioner for the Malay States to acquire hold and dispose of property, and to vest in him all property in the Colonv heretofore vested in the62 words
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Article, Illustration1463 1936-09-24 13 Hose Pipe Turned On Men At Chinese Protectorate. MORE WORKERS DOWN TOOLS: LABOUR TROUBLE SPREADS. SINGAPORE strikers who demonstrated outside the Chinese Protectorate offices all day on Thursday (Sept. 17) and throughout the night were forcibly dispersed at dawn the next day. The police gave—Straits Times Photograph.; — Straits Times Photograph. - 1,463 words
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Article, Illustration465 1936-09-24 14 (Special to the Straits Times.) Host Of Wreaths Bear Witness To Community’s Esteem (Special to the Straits Times.) With the solemnity and dignity befitting a Royal personage, the body of the late Prince Puraehatra of Kambaeng Bejra, brother of ex King Prajadhipok, of Siam, and(Special to the Straits Times.); —Straits Times Photograph. - 465 words
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Article85 1936-09-24 14 Clerk Charged In Elias Case. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 18. Singing in the dock, Murugasu Rasiali. the clerk in the Federated Malay States Railways who has been charged with the attempted murder of Mr. D. II. Elias, the general manager on September 9. appeared85 words
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Article82 1936-09-24 14 (Form Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 18. Hon. Col. Cecil Rae. second vicepresident of Rotary International has been informed by cable that he has been appointed to act £is governor of the Rotary district of Malaya. Siam and Indo-China until a pprmanent appointment is made in the82 words
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78 1936-09-24 14 From Our Own Correspondent! Bangkok. Sept 17. The Rotary Club, at the weekly luncheon stood in silence at the call of the president in memory of Prince Purachatra. Siamese broadcasting stations, on Tuesday night extolled the Prince’s services to the nation and next morning the78 words
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Article551 1936-09-24 14 THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS AN ACRE. I SOUND CONTROL OF MALARIA. A useful reminder of the terms on which land is available at Cameron Highland*, together with a survey of the agricultural position in that district up to date. is given hv the British Resident of Pahang,551 words
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Article26 1936-09-24 14 Thursday (Sept. 17 >, the sixty-thiry birthday of His Highness the Sultan of Johore. was celebrated by a public holiday throughout his State.26 words
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Article109 1936-09-24 14 Some Sino-British Problems. CANTON MEETING. fjHE Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Andrew Caldecott, arrived in Canton at noon on Thursday, Sept. 17 (reports Sin Chew Jit Poh) and called on Gen. Chiang Kai-shek. Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of China. Importance is attached to Sir Andrew’s109 words
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Article76 1936-09-24 14 Legislative Sanction Given In N.S. lFrom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 18. Legislative sanction to an excess of $22,015.71 incurred on certain items detailed in the Negri Sembilan Enactment No. 9 34 was given by the State Council meeting yesterday. It relates only to the nett76 words
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Article90 1936-09-24 14 His many old boys and friends Ir. Malaya, Hong Kong ind the Philip pine Islands will learn with deep regret that news ras just been received of the death of Rev. Brother Michael at Barrytown, N*.w York, on July 9, at the age of90 words
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80 1936-09-24 14 Half the cost of the new six-incn water main to be laid along the Ulu Pandan Road from Holland Road towards Reformatory Road will be contributed by the Military authorities. Approval was given by Committee No. 5 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners for80 words
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Article63 1936-09-24 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 15. Mr. Lim Eng Aun, proprietor of Messrs Eng Guan and Cc passed away yesterday at his residence in Penang Road, following a short illness Mr. Eng Aun, who was 50 is survived by his mother, his wife,63 words
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Article, Illustration1938 1936-09-24 15 Important Experiments In Progress Research By Prang Besar Exam pie To All Malaya. By Our Planting Correspondent. AFTER a visit three years ago to Prang Besar Estate, Selangor. I this estate as the most r (U ressive in Malaya, and after a Second1,938 words
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Article383 1936-09-24 16 Router Costs 3s. 7d. Per Pound In Germany. “NOT A SERIOUS COMPETITOR. London, Sept. 17. The bogey of the imminent competition of synthetic ith natural rubber appears at least temporarily laid by the result of investigations by Messrs. Symington and Wilson, leading rubber brokers, into the GermanRouter - 383 words
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Article96 1936-09-24 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 16. Aimed at clarifying the law, a bill amending the Dindings Cession Enactment, 1935, is to be introduced at the next meeting of the Perak State Council. The purpose of the new bill is to make it clear96 words
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Article53 1936-09-24 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 15. Fines totalling $2,700 were imposed on two Chinese, Kwong Woon and Cheong Ah Seng, by the Seremban magistrate, Mr. M J. Hayward, today for conveying uncustomed goods, namely 3.025 yards of cotton textiles and 79 pairs of shoes. The53 words
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Article, Illustration223 1936-09-24 16 Loss To Singapore Chinese Community. Mr. Gaw Khek Khiam. one of the leading personalities in the Chinese business community of Singapore. died suddenly on board the S.S. Conte Verde on Sunday last (Sept. 13), Deceased, who was 51. was managing director of the Ho223 words
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Article151 1936-09-24 16 Fines For Both Accused And $1,000 Compensaion. By a unanimous verdict, the jury found both the Lee Printing Co., Ltd., and Karban Hussein Mula Hassan Bhai guilty of two of the three cnarges against them at the Singapore Assizes on Sept. 15. On Spet. 16, Mr. Justice Adrian151 words
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Article64 1936-09-24 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. Sentence of one year’s rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by two years’ police supervision, was passed by Mr. J. Calder yesterday on a Cantonese, Tung Man, who was convicted of extorting money from the daughter of Mr. Lee Nam,64 words
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Article126 1936-09-24 16 Selling To Over A Million Chinese. “fTHE object of the Chinese Indus- trial Mission in Singapore is to study, and to buy from, the local market,” said Mr. Kao Shih-Heng, chairman of the Mission, at the opening of its exhibition at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Mr.126 words
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Article285 1936-09-24 16 CLAIM FOR CARE OF CHILDREN. “RELIGION DOES NOT ARISE.” (From Our Own Correspondent) KuaU Lumpur, Sept. 16. JUDGMENT was delivered today by Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell acting Chief Justice, F.M.S., in the case in which Kaitan, a Singhalese Buddhist shopkeeper, living at Port Swettenham, sought285 words
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Article142 1936-09-24 16 K.L. Action Against Typhoid Carriers. 44 r THE number of licensed hawkers of cooked food is being reduced because experience has proved that they are a' danger by spreading bowel diseases, particularly typhoid fever.” “With the co-operation of the school authorities, hawkers have been removed from142 words
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Article76 1936-09-24 16 Lying-In-State In His Gilstead Rd. House. Many messages of condolence and expressions of sympathy have been received by the widow and family of the late Prince Purachatra of Kambaeng Bejra, brother of King Prajadhipok. who died in Singapore on Monday night. The body, having76 words
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Article, Illustration47 1936-09-24 17 The new hostess at Government House, Buitenzorg, Mevrouw van Starkenborgh Staehouwer. and her daughter. The Governor-General Designate of Netherlands India. II.E. Jhr. A. W. L. T. van Starkenborgh Staehouwer, acknowledging the welcome from his compatriots on landing in Singapore last week.47 words
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39 1936-09-24 17 The Garrison Polo team who beat the Royal Artillery 4—3 in the K.O.R. cup match last week Mr. T. W. Chattey (Middlesex Regt.), Mr. J. A. Clifford (Inniskillings), Major R. G. S. Cox (Inniskillings), and Mr. B. H. Butler.39 words
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45 1936-09-24 17 An easy victory by seven goals to nil was scored by the Colony team in the annual match with the Malay States for the Mackray Cup, playes before a large attendance at the Singapore Polo Club’s ground. Above Some of the spectators at the match.45 words
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Article, Illustration233 1936-09-24 18 An epidemic of strikes brake out last week involving worker; of pineapple factories in Singapore and Joliore, and labourers employed at large construction works in Singapore, including the military works at Changi, the K.A.I air base at Seletar and the civil aerodrome. These were joined233 words
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Article, Illustration136 1936-09-24 19 This page of pictures gives an idea of what the new $lOO,OOO residence for the Municipal President will look like when completed and the beautiful setting it will have at the Macltitchie Reservoir. The architest’s model of the new house is here seen from a136 words
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Article343 1936-09-24 21 Important Articles By Tokio Publicist. “PROVIDENCE FAVOURS US MOST.” HOLLOWING are extracts from a series of important articles on Japan’s aims in the East Indies which appeared in the Japan Times in Tokio. They are written by Mr. Masanori It0 a well known Japanese publicist343 words
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139 1936-09-24 21 1 From Our Own Correspondent) T Seremban, Sept. 15. mi new members had been i( ted during the year was revealed at i committee meeting of tne Negri embilan branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya. f j^ r J Wishart presided and the139 words
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Article898 1936-09-24 21 FEDERAL DIARY. Are State Councils Needed? —Why Was Meeting First Arranged —H. EL Coming To See Planters. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 17. WHY have any State Council ff meetings at all in the F.M.S.? That is a fair question to ask after the way898 words
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Article74 1936-09-24 21 Infection with malaria in Malayan trains at night, by mosquitoes which enter the trains at stations, is very slight, says the annual report of the Adviser on Medical Services, F.M.S. Investigations were made last year, and of 240 anophelines taken by handcatching on the trains74 words
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Article41 1936-09-24 21 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 13. The concession of the Paknam Railway. Siam’s first ironhorse line, built in 1891, lapsed at midnight last night. The line has now been taken over by Government as a going concern.41 words
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Article194 1936-09-24 21 New Singapore Station s Reauirements. (By Our Radio Correspondent.) DADIO as a career for local boys Is suggested by the announcement that the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation are willing to engage two technical apprentices for training as engineering assistants. I understand that already two or three194 words
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87 1936-09-24 21 Singapore's Volunteer Air Force is receiving considerable publicity in Sydney and Melbourne newspapers, which comment on the fact that six Hawker fighters have been allotted to the force. Pointing out that the civilian pilots of these 300 m.p.h. machines have shown remarkable aptitude, one paper87 words
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Article153 1936-09-24 21 Committee No. 6 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, at its meeting on September 7. agreed that the following ruling in connection with mixed bathing should apply at the Mt. Emily Swimming Pool: “During mixed bathing periods men will be admitted provided they are accompanied by ladies. No153 words
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Article, Illustration769 1936-09-24 22 Rural Reconstruction In The Malav States, rpHE work, now being done by irrigation engineers, in collaboration with agricultural office's, for the reconstruction of the rural areas is described at length in the last annual report on the administration of the Straits Settlement Mr. J. A. Hunter,769 words
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Article61 1936-09-24 22 The decree nisi granted to Mrs. Virginia Phillips, who petitioned her husband. Mr. John Phillips, for dissolution of marriage, was made abso lute on Monday (Sept. 14) in the High Court, Singapore, by Mr. Justice N H P. Whitley. Acting Chief Justice. A sligh 1 earth tremor was61 words
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125 1936-09-24 22 Japanese Who Could Not Pay Taxi Driver. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Sept. 15. A Japanese named Oyahara Sawaru had an expensive trip to Kota Tinggi recently, his failure to pay for the hire of the taxi causing his appearance before the125 words
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Article, Illustration333 1936-09-24 22 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Malayan Chinese i n-*« i Japanese resigns. FLEET CONCENTRATING AT HOIHOW. THE Hainanese community in Malaya (usually known in the Straits as Hylams) arc alarmed at what is taken to be a Japanese threat to their homes in Hainan island. A Reuter message—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 333 words
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Article187 1936-09-24 22 “BIGGEST TASK IN HIS CAREER. —Sin Chew Jit Poh DR. TYAU PAKHOI NEGOTIATIONS. TO Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau, former Chinese Consul-General of Singapore who is now the South-West representative of the Nanking Foreign Office, has fallen the delicate task of handling the Pakhoi affair in close co-operation with Gen.—Sin Chew Jit Poh - 187 words
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Article184 1936-09-24 22 Trengganu’s Output Of Silk Sarongs Up. Of manufacturing, in the commonly accepted sense of the term, there is little, if any. in the State, says the annual report of the British Adviser. Trengganu. At Kemaman there is a Chineseowned saw-mill which exported 3,493 tons of converted184 words
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278 1936-09-24 23 A SINGAPORE DANGER. rr:{E danger arising from the un1 controlled burning of Chinese > it.cial papers in the streets of i] «rapore was stressed by Mr. York, in the Singapore Third Magistrate's Court on Sept. 16 when thirteen Chinese were fined $2278 words
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Article225 1936-09-24 23 After Kick On Ankle At Football. Pus from an abscess on the ankle, caused by receiving a kick khile caused by receiving a kick while through the bloodstream, and had resulted in another abscess forming in his left lung, from which death had followed. This was225 words
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Article45 1936-09-24 23 N EW PENANG CABARET. e t another “cabaret” dance hall 11 i be opened in Penang in the of the next month, when Messrs. Shaw Brothers take over the 'Management of the Elysee Hotel at p he corner of Leith Street and :ir Quharson Street.45 words
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Article624 1936-09-24 23 Malaya’s Tardy Recognition Deplored. COMBATIVE MEASURES IN NETHERLAND COLONIES. Malaya's tardy recognition of the extent and seriousness of Japanese trade competition was referred to by His Excellency Jhr B. C. de Jonge, the retiring Governor-General ot Netherlands India, m an exclusive interview with the Straits Times on624 words
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Article93 1936-09-24 23 Long Arm Of Straits Police Reaches To Delhi. Arrested in Delhi seven years after a murder was committed in Singapore, a 70-year old Punjabi was brought to Singapore by escort early in the month and will appear in court on October 15 for the preliminary hearing93 words
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Article117 1936-09-24 23 Singapore Chinese Firm To Pay Damages. A claim for $1,219 64 for breach of contract was decided in favour of the plaintiffs. Liebert and Meyerhof G.M B.H.. a German firm of tinplate sup pliers in Singapore, by Mr. Justice Mills in the High Court on Sept.117 words
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110 1936-09-24 23 Joined Older Accomplice In False Charge. For making a false starement to the police and giving false information a Cantonese man. aged about 30 was sentenced to four months’ rigor ous Imprisonment and a 16 year-old boy was ordered to receive 10 strokes of the rottan.110 words
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Article, Illustration123 1936-09-24 23 Death Of Former Shipping Magnate. THERE are still many people In Singapore who remember Mr. D. K. Somerville, one time acting general manager of the Straits Steamship Company, Ltd., whose death has occurred at Inchgower. Rhu, Dumbartonshire. Mr. Somerville came out as assistant general manager for123 words
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Article74 1936-09-24 23 4TH MEDIUM BRIGADE. Army Orders announce that the Kina has approved the following change In the designation of the Hong KongSingapore Royal Artillery: 4th Heavy Battery to be re-desig-nated 4th Medium Battery. This unit will be brigaded in the Hong Kong-Singapore Royal Artillery. The 1st Battalion74 words
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84 1936-09-24 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 14. The police have received a report of the loss of $2,000 worth of Jewellery belonging to Madame Sit Kok Sin. wife of the Chinese film star, from a car at Jubilee Park, in84 words
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88 1936-09-24 23 Charge Against Malay Woman. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Sept. 17. A Malay woman who was alleged to have cheated a daughter of the Ruler of Negri Sembilan appeared before the Seremban police-court yesterday. The accused. Mat Teh blntl Haj: Dagang. was stated to have88 words
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Article, Illustration884 1936-09-24 24 ARMED ROBBERY OF BRITISH ENGINEER. Three Chinese Arrested At Senai. Three Cantonese Chinese alleged to have been concerned in the hold-up on Wednesday (Sept. 16) in which Mr. R J. Brooker, engineer in charge o the construction of the new mental hospital at Johore was robbed of—Straits Times Photograph. - 884 words
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481 1936-09-24 24 Recruited On Communal Basis. “WE HAVE NO PACIFIST COMPLEX. “W E wan a Straits Settlements battalion raised,” says the Eurasian Review in its latest issue. This organ of Eurasian opinion, published at Penang, reiterates support of the suggestion—mooted in certain circles but not yet commented481 words
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Article102 1936-09-24 24 Preparations For Two Theatres. Open-air talkies will be seen in Singapore for the first time in the near future. A certificate granting approval of the fitness of the lawns at Seaview Hotel for this purpose was granted by Committee No. 4 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners102 words
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64 1936-09-24 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. H.E. the Governor and High Commissioner. Sir Shenton Thomas, will open the annual conference of planters to be held under the auspices of the Incorporated Society of Planters in Kuala Lumpur cn Oct. 2, 3 and 4.64 words
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Article49 1936-09-24 24 Mr. Itaro Ishii, the new Japanese minister to Bangkok, left Tokio last week for Siam, says an Aneta-Domei message. Mr. Ishii was formerly Japanese Consul-General in Shanghai and is stated to have received instructions to do all in his power to promote JapanoSiamese friendship.49 words
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271 1936-09-24 25 ELECTRICITY IRRIGATION PRESIDENT Roosevelt pressed a button in Washington and set in motion the turbines of the great Boulder Dam harnessing the waters of the Colorado River, says Reuter. Boulder Dam is the latest, and perhaps the last, step in opening up the vast “untamed”271 words
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Article103 1936-09-24 25 —Reuter. Big 1 Triumph For The Government. Paris, Sept. 18. A settlement has oeen reached in the Lille textile strike which is regarded as a oig triumph for the ‘Tavernmen t. It is felt that if the spirit of conciliation displayed spreads to other parts of—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article86 1936-09-24 25 Will tK? British Wireless. KING’S BALMORAL VISIT. London, Sept. 17. King Edward who, according to present arrangements, is leaving tomorrow for Balmoral transacted State business in Buckingham Palace yesterday. Ho is expected to stay three weeks ln Scotland. The Duke and Duchess of Kent, have just returnedWill tK? British Wireless. - 86 words
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Article197 1936-09-24 25 —Reuter. TOKIO AND PAKHOI INCIDENT. FORMOSAN ARMY’S “ANXIETY.” Tokio, Sept. 15. JF the 19th route army refuses to obey the Nanking Government’s orders and persists in obstructing the Japanese investigators probing the recent murder of a Japanese national at Pakhoi, the Japanese Navy will take drastic actio*,—Reuter. - 197 words
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Article48 1936-09-24 25 —Reuter. Jerusalem. Sept. 16. The Government has forbidden the meeting of the Arab strike committee which was called for Thursday to decide whether or not to call off the strike. Local committees may confer individually and submit their decisions to the High Committee.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article92 1936-09-24 25 —Reuter. AMERICAN AVIATORS LAND IN BOG. PROPELLER DAMAGED IN LANDING. the fastest east to west Atlantic crossing ever made the tvvo American aviators, Harry Richman and Dick Merrill, landed in a bog near Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland, on Monday night (Sept. 14). Aeroplanes are hurrying to—Reuter. - 92 words
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125 1936-09-24 25 —British Wireless. COLONIAL SECRETARY’S SPEECH. 44 Never has Britain been in greater need of young men to defend her and her liberties against the overspill of ideas from the Continent of Europe.” said Mr. Ormsby-Gore. Secretary for the Colonies, in a speech—British Wireless. - 125 words
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49 1936-09-24 25 —British Wireless. London, Sept. 18. In connection with the tercentenary celebrations at Harvard University, a service of commemoration of John Harvard benefactor of the university, who was born in Southwark, London, ir. 1607, was held today in the Harvard Memorial Chapel of Southwark Cathedral.—British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 49 words
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264 1936-09-24 25 Reuter. Former U. S. Secretary Of State’s Revelations. London, Sept. 18. HOW unsuccessful efforts were made to persuade Great Britain to join the United States’ active policy against Japan’s policy in Manchuria in February, 1932, is revealed in Mr. Henry Stimson’s “The FarReuter. - 264 words
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Article141 1936-09-24 25 Third Night Accident In 5 Weeks. London, Sept. 16. THREE men were killed when a British air liner crashed in flames after taking off from Gatwick aerodrome, Sussex, early today on a night flight to Germany. The dead men were members of the air141 words
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Article106 1936-09-24 25 first keel plate of the new liner.—British Wireless. King Edward May Lay First Keel Plate. London, Sept. 16. The construction of the CunardWhite Star Company’s liner No. 552, the sister ship to the Queen Mary, will begin in December and work on the placingfirst keel plate of the new liner.—British Wireless. - 106 words
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70 1936-09-24 25 Aneta—Domei. AUSTRALIAN DENIAL. Tokio, Sept. 17. Lt.-Col Lloyd, the Australian commercial counseller In Tokio. sent a note to the Japanese Foreign Minister. Mr. Arita, denying a newspaper report that the Australian Government has decided to refuse Japanese whaling depot ships entry to Australian ports. HeAneta—Domei. - 70 words
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Article77 1936-09-24 25 -Reuter. —Sin Chew Jit Poh The campaign started among women workers in the Trekhgomy Mills, Moscow. to collect money to purchase food for Spanish workers has spread throughout the country, bringing donations from women workers, collective farmers, students doctors, scientists artists and other workers.—Reuter. A Japanese-Reuter.; —Sin Chew Jit Poh - 77 words
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Article39 1936-09-24 25 -Reuter. Santa Monica (California), Sept. 14. The death is announced of Mr Irving Thalberg. the well-known film producer and husband of Miss Norma Shearer, the film star Miss Shearer was at his bedside when he died.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 39 words
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Article, Illustration787 1936-09-24 26 (Reuter Messages) “Shackleton Of France” And Gallant Crew Drowned. SOLE SURVIVOR TELLS HOW MEN WERE WASHED AWAY. Reykjavik, Sept. 17. T\R. Jean B. Charcot, the famous polar explorer, who has been called the “Shackleton of France,” and about 40 of his c omrades were(Reuter Messages) - 787 words
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Article315 1936-09-24 26 THE disaster is the ™orst that any big Polar expedition has encountered in recent years and the death of Dr. Charcot a great loss to science. He was the most famous French polar explorer and was known through out the world* for his courageous exploits315 words
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232 1936-09-24 26 —Reuter. Madrid Bombed Five Times In Three Days. London, Sept 16. Encouraged by the capture of San Sebastian, the insurgents are preparing to drive southwaids along the coast, imminently menacing Bilbao, from which the exodus ha* begun. The United States Consul has left with—Reuter. - 232 words
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Article76 1936-09-24 26 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Japanese Ambassador Charges. Nanking, Sept. 16. The Chengtu incident, in which two Japanese journalists were killed by a Chinese mob. was not an accident. It was the result of a planned antiJapanese movement.” This allegation was made yesterday by Mr. S. Kawagoe,Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 76 words
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Article, Illustration86 1936-09-24 26 —Reuter. London, Sept. 16. lyicMahon’s solicitor states an appeal will be lodged against the sentence of 12 months’ hard labour for the revolver incident on Constitution Hill. One of the grounds v 1 he that the judge misdirected the jury when he said McMahon's story of—Reuter.; Exclusive Straits Times Picture. - 86 words
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Article62 1936-09-24 26 bridge University, England.—British Wireless. London, Sept. 17. An exhibition was opened at the Bodleian Library, Oxford, yesterday, to commemorate the tercentenary of the foundation of Harvard University in the United States of America. Harvard takes its name from its first great benefactor John Harvard, whose homebridge University, England.—British Wireless. - 62 words
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540 1936-09-24 27 of its strategical position—Reuter and Sin Chew Jit Poh. Hankow Policeman Shot Dead: Bomb Plot At Swatow. Sino-Japanese relations have been further strained following three more incidents over the week-end. Japanese troops have occupied the strategic railway town of Fengtai, south ofof its strategical position—Reuter and Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 540 words
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Article114 1936-09-24 27 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. 200,000 MEN TO HOLD ABYSSINIA. Rome, Sept. 18. The new Italian colonial army lor Abyssinia, which will be formed to replace the units of the expedionary force now stationed in there will comprise 20,000 white and 40,000 native troops. White troops will be garrisonedAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 114 words
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Article132 1936-09-24 27 —Reuter. League On “Enormous” Opium Production. Geneva, Sept. 19. The public session of the League Council adopted the report on the opium traffic, expressing serious concern at the situation in China and declaring there is clear proof of the continuance both north and south of—Reuter. - 132 words
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Article82 1936-09-24 27 —Tass. The Soviet press publishes a report by the leaders of the synthetic rubber industry on the fulfilment of the second Five-Year Plan by the Yaroslav synthetic rubber Plant The workers, engineering and technical personnel undertake the obligation to fulfil the Five-Year Plan by November 20,—Tass. - 82 words
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Article, Illustration172 1936-09-24 27 the news was received. —Reuter and British Wireless. FAMOUS AIRMAN’S LAST FLIGHT. London, Sept. 19. The famous airman, Capt. Campbell Black, winner of the Melbourne air race, was killed today at an air display at Speke aerodrome, Liverpool, when a collision on the ground occurredthe news was received.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 172 words
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181 1936-09-24 27 —Reuter and British Wireless. Aneta-Domei Duke Of York’s Speech To Battalion. London, Sept. 18. The Duke of York, as Colonel of the Scots Guards, visited Aldershot today and made a farewell inspection of the 2nd battalion who leave Aldershot for Palestine on Sunday. In his—Reuter and British Wireless.; Aneta-Domei - 181 words
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Article357 1936-09-24 27 government $1,000.000.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. “A GREAT DAY IN CHINA’S HISTORY. UNITED FRONT TO AGGRESSION. Nanking, Sept. 17. China is rejoicing at the reconciliation of two of her greatest revolutionary leaders. Oen. Chlang Kaishek and Qen. Li Tsung-Jen, commander of the Kwangsi forces, who, alter five years’government $1,000.000.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 357 words
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Article113 1936-09-24 27 SEEN AS MENACE BY JAPAN. Shanghai. Sept. 18. A Japanese report states that, immediately following the conclusion of peace between Nanking and Kwangsl. the Central Government has started preparations to resist Japanese aggression in North China. The report adds that the majority of the Central forces113 words
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249 1936-09-24 28 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Waiting For Developments. 19th ARMY AT PAKHOI. Hons Kong. Sept. 19. 'THE concentration of the Third Japanese Fleet off the north coast of Hainan Island is complete and the warships are awaiting developments at Pakhoi, South Kwangtung port where a Japanese—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 249 words
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594 1936-09-24 28 present at any rate. —Reuter and i British Wireless. Last Minute Hitch May Cause Assembly Delay. Geneva, Sept. 21. AN eleventh-hour hitch over Abyssinia’s demand for representation is likely to prevent the opening; of the League Assembly at 10.30 a.m. today. The difficulty haspresent at any rate.—Reuter and i British Wireless. - 594 words
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383 1936-09-24 28 I Reuter. Jerusalem, Sept. 19. The Army authorities are preparing plans for a military campaign in the event of the Arabs failing to call off the strike. They are devising dispositions in order to hold strategic points and remote districts and to guard theI Reuter. - 383 words
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Article86 1936-09-24 28 -Reuter. Close Friends Now Election Enemies. New York, Sept. 21. Mr. A1 Smith has decided to participate in an active campaign against President Roossvelt, according to the Washington correspondent of the New York Herald Tribune. Mr. Smith proposes to deliver a series of speeches in order-Reuter. - 86 words
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Article310 1936-09-24 28 —Reuter. Reply To Slashing White House Attack. Randolph Hearst, U.S. m lionaire newspaper proprietor, replied on Sunday to a slashing attack believed to have been directed at him by President Roosevelt. The White House statement referred to a “certain notorious newspaper owner” in connection with the—Reuter. - 310 words
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Article265 1936-09-24 28 -Sin Chew Jit Poh. Free Hand For The Japanese Shanghai. Sept. 21. A sensation has been caused by reports that M. Bogomoloff, Soviet Ambassador to China, is contemplating a move designed to give Japan a free hand to deal with China. It is claimed that-Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 265 words
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143 1936-09-24 29 —Reuter. FURIOUS FIGHT FOR THREE TITLES. Crowd Of 40,000 In Glasgow. London, Sept. 16. AT Glasgow, in a fifteen rounds fight for the world’s European and British flyweight championships, Benny Lynch, the holder, knocked out Pat Palmer, of Battersea, in the eighth round. The—Reuter. - 143 words
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1046 1936-09-24 29 “Capt. Dash,” - By “Capt. Dash,” IN spite of its being mid-week the fourth day of the Singapore Autumn (Gold Cup) Meeting was largely attended. The big sweep, the cash sweeps and the tote were well patronised. Due to the heavy1,046 words
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Article, Illustration118 1936-09-24 29 Isherwood’s 143 For 36 Holes. The following were the scores In the qualifying round of the Singapore Ooli Club championship, played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday, over 36 holes: R. J. Isherwood 143* S. N. Kelly 146* M. M. Paterson 149* J. Moncur 151* R.118 words
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148 1936-09-24 29 The following are results of play in the Duffers’ Cup competition at the Isla/nd Club, following the first round. 2nd Round. M. C. V. Martia beat C. G. Fueler 3 and 1. S. Q. Wong beat W. A. Wilson 1 up. E.148 words
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Article, Illustration1239 1936-09-24 30 BORDIGHERA’S RECORD FOR NINE FURLONGS. Dodd Rides Brilliantly At First Meeting. THAT racing has a firm hold on the public was well evinced by the record crowd which attended the last day of the Singapore Autumn "old Cup Professional Meeting at—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,239 words
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524 1936-09-24 30 COUNTRY BEAT TOWN BY TWELVE POINTS TO FOUR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20. The brilliant opportunism of J. L. Meikle, of Carey Island, the former Dunfermline player, who with that team was outside to Harry, Lind, the Scottish international, coupled524 words
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Article183 1936-09-24 30 Association Football —Reuter. Another Victory For Chelsea. London, Sept. 16. poOTBALL league matches played today resulted as follows: English League—Div. I Chelsea 2 Liverpool 0 Manchester C. 1 Birmingham l Portsmouth 3 Leeds C 1 English League—Div. II Nottingham F. 1 Southampton i Division III (Southern) Bristol R—Reuter. - 183 words
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Article581 1936-09-24 31 Then Buckley Got A Couple Of Goals. j Hi: S.A.F.A. Cup competition is furnishing a series of surprises this 1 season. There was another last week, when the Inniskillings >ver o beaten bv the Royal Artillery. lhe infantry men had a goal lead at half581 words
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320 1936-09-24 31 Plucky Defence Foils Holders Of Trophy. Malaya Publishing House 3; Chinese 2. JOCCER cup-ties often provide upsets,” and there was on© at the Anson Road Stadium last week, when the Chinese first team lost !o the Malaya Publishing House—a third division side—in the320 words
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Article326 1936-09-24 31 Chinese Girls Compete In 80 Yards Race. the Y.M.C.A. pool at Fort Canning last week the Japanese women swimmers and divers who performed so magnificently at the Olympic Games in Berlin gave a spectacular exhibition of their talents. Before a large crowd, including many members of326 words
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Article229 1936-09-24 31 VET another surprise occurred in the S.A.F.A. Cup competition, when the Middlesex Regiment’s first team were beaten 2—l by the Marines. Each side scored from a penalty kick, but the Marines got the winning goal from a nice movement. The soldiers had most of the play,229 words
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185 1936-09-24 31 —Reuter. Garden City, Sept. 19.. In the final of the U.S. amateur golf championship, Fischer beat McLean at the thirty-seventh hole after McLean had been 3 up at the twenty-seventh, and also dormie one. Fischer sank a twenty-five foot putt at the final—Reuter. - 185 words
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40 1936-09-24 31 Reuter. Stockholm, Sept. 16. Hoeckert. of Finland, established a world record, doing the 3.000 metres in 8 min. 14 8/10 secs. The previous record, by Nelson, of Denmark, was 8 min. 18 4/10 secs—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article42 1936-09-24 31 —Reuter London. Sept. 12. Results of Rugby games played yesterday are: Bath 0. Llanelly 6. Bradford 11. Manchester 13. Bristol 5. Swansea 9 Cardiff 3. Bridgend 4. Coventry 28. Rugby 3. Leicester 13, Waterloo 6. Plymouth 10. Exeter 8 Reuter.—Reuter - 42 words
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Article1204 1936-09-24 32 DIVISION I P. W L D. F A. Pts Stoke C. 7.4 2 1 16 JO 9 Portsmouth 7 4 2 1 15 10 J Derby Co. 6 4 2 0 17 12 8 Huddersfield 7 2 1 4 10 8 w Chelsea 6 31,204 words
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Article207 1936-09-24 32 Medicos Win Government Services Cup Final. By three goals to two the Medical Services defeated the Post Office In the final tie of the Government Services Cup on the J.C.S.A. ground. They got the winning goal in extra time; and they had saved the match207 words
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Article312 1936-09-24 32 Malay States Beaten By Seven Goals. A very easy victory by seven goals tc nil was scored by the Colony team in the annual match with the Malay States for the Mackray Cup, played before a large attendance at the Singapore Polo Club’s ground last312 words
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Article21 1936-09-24 32 —Reuter. London, Sept. 15. In the Third Division (North) today. Rochdale on their own ground beat Southport 2—1.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 21 words
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Article, Illustration355 1936-09-24 32 JJY 10 Koals to 4 the Singapore Civilians beat the Garrison in the final of the K. O. R. Cups competition, witnessed bv a large gathering of enthusiasts at the Singapore Polo Club headquarters. The teams were: Singapore Civilians:—1, Mr. R. T. O. •Arthur—Straits Times Photograph. - 355 words
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98 1936-09-24 32 -Reuter. Meadowbrook (Long Island), Sept. 21. Before a crowd of 40,000 the Argentine defeated the United States represented by the Greentree team, by 21 goals to 9 in the first match of u two-in-three series for the America’s Polo Cup. Playing spectacular polo, the Argentine-Reuter. - 98 words
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Article949 1936-09-24 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. Quiet Week In All Sections. Messrs. Fraser Co., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on Tuesday (Sept. 22), write: Conditions of business in the local share market have undergone no appreciable change from last week, and there was little interest shown949 words
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Article186 1936-09-24 1 Singapore, September 23, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Java Cube 9 00 White Muntok Pepper 14 00 White Pepper 13 50 Black Pepper 7.50 Mixed Black Pepper *Sundried Copra 5.50 Mixed Copra 4.90 Small Flake Tapioca 4.80 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.10 Med Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Toploca 5 30186 words
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Article59 1936-09-24 1 Guthrie and Co., Ltd., agents for Renong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. have been advised that the directors recommend payment of a final dividend of 15 per cent, for the year ended June 30. which, if approved, at the annual meeting will be payable on Oct. 15. An interim59 words
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Article344 1936-09-24 1 London, Sept. 22. The following are today'a closing middle prices on the London BtocJc Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yea ter- Rise day. or Pml) Conversion Loan 6 p.c, 1944-64 118% Funding Loan 4 d.c. 1960-90 119% War Loan 3% p.c 107% Straits 6 4.C344 words
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Article21 1936-09-24 1 The output of tin ore from Talam Mines Limited for July was 289 piculs a/id for August 357 piculs.21 words
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75 1936-09-24 1 Date Spot Sept. Oct.-Dec Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Sept 17 26 25/32 26% 27% 27V* 27% 7 11/16 18 26 25/32 26 13/16 27 Ml6 27 3/16 27 5/16 7 11/16 19 26 25/32 26 13/16 27 1V16 27 3/16 27 5/16 Date Spot Oct. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar.75 words
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841 1936-09-24 2 (INCORPORATED IN QUEENSLAND! RAUB. PAHANG, F.M.S. Sept. 17th 1936. REPORT NO. 511. The Chairman 4 Director*. The Raufa Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. Si. Dear Sirs, Herewith la the Report of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd. for the four weeks841 words
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1043 1936-09-24 2 Capital Reorganisation Effected. 'THE PROBLEMS that are facing general merchants in Malaya which seemed to become more varied and serious, were referred to by Mr. J. W. de Piro, when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting of McAlister and Company Limited on Sept. 17. Mr.1,043 words
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Article159 1936-09-24 2 Huge Drop In Weekly Shipments. There was a huge drop in the exports of tinned pineapples for the week ended Sept. 12. While part of the decline can be attributed to the off-season period, it is possible that the present troubles with the employees of the canning factories159 words
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Article127 1936-09-24 2 Singapore Chamber of Coirmerce Rubber Association held its l.295th auction on Sept. 16 when there were catalogued 869,222 lbs., 388 05 tons; offered 840.697 lbs., 375.31 tons; sold 646,799 lbs., 288.75 tons. Spot London 7.11 16d. New York 16.71*6 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smooked sheet cents per127 words
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1011 1936-09-24 3 Rubber Company’s Annual Meeting. Preference arrears payment l; proposing the adoption of the report and accounts for the year I ended June 30, at the annual meeting of shareholders of Kluang lubber Company Limited in Singapore on Sept. 15, Mr. S. Q. Wong, the lairman,1,011 words
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Article50 1936-09-24 3 Pahang Consolidated, 3,427 piculs of ore; Ipoh Tin Dredging; (AyerEtam) 345 piculs; yardage 139,400; hours worked 597; (Lahat section) 315 piculs; yardage 54,900; hours worked 384. Sungei Kinta Tin, 600 piculs; yardage 133,500; hours worked 645. Temoh Tin, 489 piculs; yardage worked 81,600; hours worked 666.50 words
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436 1936-09-24 3 Dividend Maintained At Ten Per Cent A profit of $302,402 for the year ended June 30, is disclosed in the report of the directors’ and accounts of the Singapore Cold Storage Company Limited. This compares with a net profit of $245,646, for the preceding436 words
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Article548 1936-09-24 3 SIGNS OF BUSINESS RETURNING. STANTON NELSON AND CO. LTD., in their weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Friday (Sept. 18), write:— The market shows signs of returning to business after a prolonged holiday period. Prices Armed up on some demand from the Continent and the548 words
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Article57 1936-09-24 3 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd., Penang, advise the following rubber outputs for August: United Patanl (Malaya) 211.491 lbs.; Malakoff 146.4801b5.; Taiping 98,6081 b.; Sungei Batu 52,000 lbs.; Windsor 23.805 lbs.; Foothills 24.600 lbs.; Bertam Consolidated 207.279 lbs.; Kuala Muda 193.000 lbs.; Val d’Or 32,084 lbs.; Gadek 36.000 lbs.;57 words
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Article603 1936-09-24 4 London Exchange Prices On September 14. Allagar (2/> 1/3*4; Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/0*4 Anglo-Malay (£1) 12/7*4; Ayer Kunlng (£1) 31/10*4; BaRan Serai (£1) 15/1*4; B. (Sel.) .2/) 2/8; Banteng (£1) 20/7%; Batang (2/) 1/0*4; Batu Caves (£1) 20/9; Batu Tiga (£1) 29/4*4; Bekoh (2/) /ll; Bertam Con. (2/)603 words
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Article168 1936-09-24 4 London Exchange Prices On September 14. Ampat (4/) 4/1%; Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/8; Ayer Hltam (5/) 15/3; Bangrin (£1) 16/; Gopeng Cons. (£1) 2/; Hongkong (5/) 10/3; Idris (5/) 6/10%; Ipoh (16/) 27/9; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 18/3; Kamunting (5/) 12/7%; Kepong (£1) 15/; Kinta (5/) 10/6; Kinta Kellas (5/)168 words
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Article21 1936-09-24 4 Sept. 17 Tin, S’pofe Price $96% per picul 18 97% 1® 97% 21 98% 22 96% 23 9721 words
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Article1595 1936-09-24 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, September 23, 10 a.m. MINING. issue Val. Fraser Co Lyal] Evatf issue Val. Frasei Co. Lyall Evatt buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 4/4 ‘A 4/t 4/9 i1,595 words
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