The Straits Budget, 1 October 1936
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Title Section29 1936-10-01 1 The Straits Budget No. 4103. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1265 1936-10-01 1 QTRONG disapproval of the principle of reappointing Commissioners on to Board of Trustees of the Singapore Improvement Trust for the sake of •‘continuity” was expressed by Mr. Scow Poh Leng at the monthly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners last Friday, when he referred to the approval1,265 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article938 1936-10-01 2 further delay is possible !—Straits Times, Sept. 24. Following the reconciliation bebetween the Nanking Government and Kwaniisi, the leaders of the province announced that their proposals for national salvation had been accepted. Unless the Kwangsi leaders’ ideas on national salvation have undergone a complete metamorphosis since the secondfurther delay is possible !—Straits Times, Sept. 24. - 938 words
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Article890 1936-10-01 2 actual damage done.—Straits Times, Sept. 25. At the Imperial Press Conference held in South Africa last year, the need for amendment of the law of libel was stressed by speakers from all parts of the Empire. As the outcome of a unanimous resolution, counsel to the Empireactual damage done.—Straits Times, Sept. 25. - 890 words
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Article701 1936-10-01 2 part.—Straits Times, Sept. 26. The whole future of Imperial air policy may be approached on a sound and definite basis now that Australia has, after an unduly long delay, signified her acceptance of the flying boat plan for the Aus-tralia-England service. It is grating to know thatpart.—Straits Times, Sept. 26. - 701 words
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Article1172 1936-10-01 3 Association is in like case.—Strait 1 Times, Sept. 28. At long last the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore show signs of yielding to the pressure of public opinion. It is true that the signs i are as yet very faint and that only a small minority of the CommissionersAssociation is in like case.—Strait1' Times, Sept. 28. - 1,172 words
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Article920 1936-10-01 3 -Straits Times. Sept. 29. For some months the finances oi France have been in utter confusion and the franc has been hanging by a thread. Saturday’s decision to devalue the currency by about 30 pei cent, could not, therefore, cause surprise. Faced by a budget deficiency which was increasing-Straits Times. Sept. 29. - 920 words
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Article1072 1936-10-01 4 care of itself.—Straits Times, Sept30. At last we have a fully detailed and absolutely unbiassed analysis of every aspect of Japanese life, of the nation’s military, commercial, industrial and social successes and failures, of her plans for the achievement of world supremacy and of the many dangers whichcare of itself.—Straits Times, Sept-30. - 1,072 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article276 1936-10-01 5 as a sequel to a prosaic note on an eagle seen from my garden, I am able today to print a letter from someone who watches eagles from an aeroplane! My correspondent is Mr. Arthur Newark, instructor to the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, who writes to question my276 words
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Article268 1936-10-01 5 jpHE bird which Mr. Newark has seen above th*e Kuala Lumpur aerodrome is the sea-eagle, which is in the habit of soaring about the sky and uttering a screaming cry. Its *'ing span is anything from five to six feet, and—despite its name—it is not uncommon as far268 words
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Article187 1936-10-01 5 |Q NE of the factors in the success of 1 the Japanese retailer in Malaysia. in competition with the Chinese and Indian, is pointed out by Dr. W. J. Cator in his new book, The Economic Position of the Chinese in the Netherlands Indies. Referring to the position187 words
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Article258 1936-10-01 5 I’HE dispute over the $lOO,OOO house which the Singapore Municipal Commissioners propose to build for their president—subject to any promptings in the direction of economy that may yet come from Empress Placeraises the question of whether the whole scale of official housing in Singapore has not been unreasonable258 words
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Article208 1936-10-01 5 ‘T|N an estate with which I am connected there are 40 married couples of whom about 30 have never been properly married.” That is the startling assertion made by a correspondent who has contributed an exceptionally cogent and well-written article to The Indian (Kuala Lumpur) on Hindu marriage208 words
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Article272 1936-10-01 5 ¥F St. Andrew’s Society in Singapore follows the lead of the parent society in Edinburgh it will raise a patriotic row about the colour ot the blue in the Union Jacks which the P.W.D. proposes to use at the Coronation. Ninety per cent, of Union Jacks displayed throughout272 words
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Article224 1936-10-01 5 f>EOPLE who prophesy the tenancy of Government House by a snidlei after Sir Shenton Thomas’s term of office expires must know singularly little about the duties which the Governor has to perform in his othei role as High Commissioner. It would have to be a very exceDt,ional general224 words
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Article174 1936-10-01 5 j'J’HE office of Capitan China, which was so useful to Government in i the early days of tin-mining in Perak and Selangor, has been extinct for many years, the Chinese Protectorates, Chinese Chambers of Commerce and consulates having made it unnecessary. I gather, however, from Dr. Catortl book,174 words
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Article149 1936-10-01 5 anyone know of any books that give an account of those strange offshoots of the Malay race, the Malay communities of Colombo and Capetown Both owe their origin to the Dutch East India Company, which shipped Malays and Javanese to Ceylon and the Cape for employment as soldiers149 words
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Article149 1936-10-01 5 PJERE is a formula for sale driving written by Barney Oldfield, doyen of American race-track drivers, which I print for the benefit of people who are accustomed to drive through the narrower streets of Singapore’s Chinatown at 30-35 miles per hour: “When your speedometer goes to 50, think149 words
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Article199 1936-10-01 6 useful line of investigation for a Singapore doctor —if doctors ever have time for private research—would be th.e effect of the two brief seasons between monsoons on health. We are now in the second of these seasons, lasting about two months and occurring between the ending *i the199 words
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Article145 1936-10-01 6 long has the expression 0.K.” A been used Much longer than is generally supposed, for the first literary record of it appears in tne archives of Sumner County, Tennessee, dated 1790. An interesting example of the use ol it in Victorian times was given recently by a145 words
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Article393 1936-10-01 6 OWL BABY TOR evidence of parental affection in birds it would be difficult to beat an experience which a Johore friend of mine had with a baby specimen of the Malayan Fisndng Owl. The parents actually searched for their baby after it had been caught and the mother stood by393 words
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Article169 1936-10-01 6 IJAVE you ever heard the story of the young ladies of Billiton? No, it’s not a limerick, although it richly deserves to be one. When the Billiton Company was formed <n 1860 to mine the rich tin deposits on that island it experienced great difficulty in keeping up169 words
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Article246 1936-10-01 6 jy|R. Hugh Denham and the S.A.DC. are taking a distinct risk in producing “Lady Precious Stream” with cast that is to be entirely or almost entirely European. In this production we shall see Europeans acting as Chinese, and the Singapore Chinese community are already taking a great interest246 words
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Article314 1936-10-01 6 MISS GRACE CAUNTER COME readers of the Straits Times may remember the series ot articles published two years ago which were inspired by the personal diary, found in a second-hand bookshop in an English country town, of a girl who lived at Penang in the sixties. One of the girl314 words
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Article203 1936-10-01 6 to convert the Malays of the Peninsula from Islam to Christianity have always met with practically unanimous disapproval, and have failed entirely wherever they have been made. The same story of failure of Christian missions is told throughout the Islamic world, but it seems that Java is an203 words
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Article222 1936-10-01 6 THE KINTA GULF /")NE of the most interesting parts o{ the paper which Mr E. S. Will, bourne, Director of Geological Survey, read to the Engineering Association at Ipoh was that in which he related the geological history of the Kinta Valley. Millions of years ago. before man had made222 words
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Article213 1936-10-01 6 SILVERFISH CAS WOULD like to mention, for the benefit of others who may be having difficulty in keeping books in good condition in this climate, the most satisfactory results I have had from paradichioride benzine, coupled with the use of closed book-cases Formerly I used open book-cases and had continual213 words
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Article141 1936-10-01 6 “HORSE’ S NECK.” JT would be a pity if our male readers were to miss a recipe for a new cocktail which was concocteo by an unwitting printer and published in the Straits Times women’s supplement a few days ago. The cocktail is called “Horse’s Neck” out a more appropriate141 words
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Article728 1936-10-01 7 Mr Harley Clarke has arrived back nuin a holiday trip to Hong Kong. Mr. Allgrove, manager of Muar River Estate Batu Anam, has returned from leave. Mr. Winfield H. Scott has been provisionally recognised as United States Consul in Singapore. Mr. Cecil Gjertsen, has been appointed an728 words
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Article170 1936-10-01 7 District Officer, Port Dickson. The following F.M.S. appointments are Gazetted:— Messrs. C. Gjertsen and E. M. Oborne to be Assistant Engineers. Malayan Public Works Service. Mr. T. M. Hart to be an officer of Class V. M.C.S. Mr. G. C. Tacchi to be a European Master. Malayan Educational170 words
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Article138 1936-10-01 7 Tributes to the work of the late Mr. David Kemp Somerville are mine in the latest issue of “British Maliva.” The publication states: •D.K.” as he was known to his friends, and his brother. John, were two very popular figures in Singapore Society in the early138 words
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Article316 1936-10-01 7 Saturday, Sept. 19. Hon. Chief Justice N. H. P. Whitley, Hon. Mr. A. S. Small and Mrs. Small, Hon. Mr. R. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Henggeler had luncheon at Government House. In the afternoon His Excellency attended the Singapore Races. His Excellency dined with the members316 words
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Article220 1936-10-01 7 The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette Mr. A. E. Thornley Jones to be, subject to the approval of His Majesty the King, temporarily a Nominated Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements. Mr. P. D. Lawson, passed probationer. Excise Department. S.S.220 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURENCE
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Article89 1936-10-01 7 JACKSON—JENKINSON.—The engagement Is announced between Patrick Harvey Devonsher Jackson. Assistant Commissioner of Police, eldest son of R. D. Jackson (Late of F.M.S.) and the late Mrs. Jackson of Les Marais House. Jersey, and Faith Charmlan. daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Jenklnson —St. Brelades, Parkstone, Dorset. HEYNERT—HILTERMANN—The engagement is announced89 words
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Article335 1936-10-01 7 Leaders— Hamstringing China 2 The Libel Racket 2 Imperial Air Policy 2 “Please. Teacher 3 Devaluation 3 Japan Incorporated 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, folllowlng page 32 Malayan General News— Week in Malaya 1 Social and335 words
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Obituary72 1936-10-01 7 DEATHS LOKE. —At her residence. 11. Buklt NanaKuala Lumpur, on Sept. 21. Mrs Alan Loke (nee Lam Chooi Lam a«e 41. the beloved wife of Mr. Alan Loke. ANUGRAHAM— At the General Hospital. Singapore on Sept. 24. 1936. Dr A Anugraham of AlsagofT Outdoor Dispensary I The death is announced72 words
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460 1936-10-01 8 LETTER WHICH MR. FRANKEL DID NOT READ. THE ictler written by the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association to the Municipal Commissioners on the subject of the $100,000 house for the Municipal President was released for publication by the Association on Tuesday morning. This460 words
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Article151 1936-10-01 8 MR. DAVID FRANKEL’ S VERSION. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners last Friday Mr. David Frankel, after stating that he had been asked to read the S.S.A. letter, spoke as follows: “From what has transpired Ido not think that is necessary. All I would like to say is that151 words
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Article137 1936-10-01 8 The official decision of the Straits Settlements Association to send a letter to the Municipal Commissiojiers on the subject of the $100,000 house is given in minutes of a committee meeting received bp the Straits Times on Tuesday. These minutes read as follows: “House for Municipal President.137 words
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Article138 1936-10-01 8 MUNICIPAL ACTION. SEQUEL TO CORPSES IN CATCHMENT AREA. AN effort to improve control preventing land being used as unauthorised burial grounds is to be made by the Municipality, stated Mr. G. L. Ham, the deputy president, to the Commissioners at their monthly meeting on Friday. He referred138 words
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Article99 1936-10-01 8 AT MAYFAIR HOTEL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 28. H.H. the Sultan of Johore is confined to his bed at the Grosvenor House. Park Line, although his condition is stated not to be serious. Xo details regarding his illness are available. It has not yet99 words
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Article143 1936-10-01 8 80 Per Cent. Back At Work. The strike among Chinese building coolies in Singapore is coming to an end. Finding money getting very short and dissatisfied at the treatment they are getting at the hands of their leaders, over 80 per cent, of the 3,000 workmen143 words
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Article143 1936-10-01 8 The Singapore 111 flying-boat, under command of Flt.-Lieut. W. G. Abrams, which was held up on the recent cruise to Hong Kong undertaken by Air Commodore Sydney Smith. Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F.. Far East, returned to Seletar on Sunday after spending the previous night at143 words
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Article566 1936-10-01 8 Singapore Views On Devaluation. jf ATEST developments in the European money markets are not expected to have any considerable or an immediate effect on trade conditions in Malaya, in the opinion of leading merchants and bankers in Singapore. According to present indications however, Malayans may expect.— Cheaper566 words
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Correspondence.
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Article232 1936-10-01 9 Suggested Cure For “Pinking.” To the Editor of the Straits Times sir __Your correspondent who comvlins of pinking when employing rdinary petrol in his motor-car. would u W ell advised to try mixing a little alcohol with his petrol when filling tlie tank. Many owners of232 words
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Article191 1936-10-01 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— In your issue of Sept. 24 it is stated that the secretary of the S.A.D.C. does not thins that European actors will make unconvincing Chinese in front of a Singapore audience. It is not stated whether the Secretary has191 words
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Article240 1936-10-01 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I wish to correct certain statements and implications in the reports of the recent fire at the Rubber Research Institute. The reports appear to imply that an explosion was the cause of the Are. Actually explosions—presumably of gas240 words
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Article98 1936-10-01 9 •From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang Sept 26. The death ’took place on Friday night of Miss Grace Elvira Caunter. a member of the famous Penang family who owned Suffolk House. Penang, at the •if?e of 81 after a short illness Until fecently she had98 words
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Article130 1936-10-01 9 Worn At Wedding In Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 24. The wedding took place at St. George’s Church today of Mr. Charles Burton, a planter of Teluk Anson and well-known Malaya Cup soccer player, and Miss Margaret Marion Harper. The Rev. Nigel Williams,130 words
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Article239 1936-10-01 9 Something Threatened On The Municipal Front. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. —Hearken O Ye gods on Mount Olympus Zeus, dining on nectar and ambrosia. On the plains of Ascalon mighty hosts are gathering, everywhere the tenacles of the city stepfathers octopus have attempted to stifle239 words
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Article172 1936-10-01 9 The following passengers from Malaya left on Friday for Europe in the Chitral: Mr. and Mrs. Botterill, Mr. G. Blum, Mr. C. Chambers, Miss M. Cassy, Lt. G. L. Croker, Mr. H. S. Duncan, Mr. H. C. Dietzmann, Mr. J. G. Evans, Mrs. L. I. Ephraums, Mr. J. N.172 words
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Article415 1936-10-01 9 To Cope With Municipal Commissioners. To the Editor of the Straits Times, j Sir, —I am rather surprised that i nobody has yet taken the initiative ol putting into practice the very constructive suggestions set out by “Ratepayer” in his letter to you which was published on415 words
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Article100 1936-10-01 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—In regard to our Tammany—pardon. McRitchie —Hall: If I had 100 per cent, perfect vocabulary I could not hope to get near to the tribute deserved by your article A Most Important Person” in yesterday’s issue. As our American cousins would put100 words
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Article62 1936-10-01 9 A CHINESE named Ang Tian. aged 22, who knocked out a coffee-shop waitress’ teeth when she resisted his attempt at extorting $2 from her. appealed unsuccessfully on Sunday before the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Whitley, against the sentence o f six months’ rigorous imprisonment62 words
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161 1936-10-01 9 LEE SHIN CHONG—Sept. 28 I (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 26. “I would like you to dispel the rumour that we were doing experimental work of a secretive nature or that foul play led to an explosion in the laboratory,” said Mr.161 words
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Article65 1936-10-01 9 ON a charge of double murder, a 16-year-old Chinese, Ong Kim Lian, appeared in tLe Singapore Magistrate’s Court on Friday before the third magistrate, Mr. A. D. York. The case was adjourned for mention on Oct. 2. Accused was charged with murdering Ah Poon and65 words
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Article618 1936-10-01 10 Plea For Indians In Malaya. "SHORT-SIGHTED POLICY SAYS AGENT. Under-nourishment of Indians living on estates is commented upon by the Agent to the Government of India in British Malaya at Kuaia Lumpur, (Mr. K. A. Mukundan) in his annual report for 1935. Pointing out tnat Indian618 words
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Article160 1936-10-01 10 AN EXPLANATION BY THE AGENT. The position of Jaffna Tamils m relation to Indians was explained by the Indian Government Agent in Malaya. (Mr K. A. Mukundan). i n commenting, in his annual report fo r 1935, on protests following the amend ment of the term160 words
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Article94 1936-10-01 10 Mr. York In A Quandary. '‘This is most embarrassing said Mr. A. D. York, the third magistrate. in the Singapore Magistrate's Court when a Tamil witness about to give evidence in an assault casdi said he had no religion. Mr. York added that he had had94 words
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Article44 1936-10-01 10 The contract for the construction of reinforced concrete piling for the seaplane anchorage and approach channel, Civil Aerodrome, Singapore, has been awarded to United Engineers Ltd.. whose tender for $15,442 was the lowest of seven received. The highest tender was for $58,000.44 words
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Article79 1936-10-01 10 Two months’ imprisonment on earn ol three charges of cheating was meted out to Victor Charles Chelliah by Mr. L B. Gibson. Criminal District Judge. The charges involved the use or forged loan applications and accused pleaded guilty in each case. The engagement is announced in Singapore79 words
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Article897 1936-10-01 11 Continuity Appointments Deplored. PROTEST BY MR. SEOW POH LENG. STRONG disapproval of the principle of reappointing Commissioners on the Board of Trustees of the Singapore Improvement Trust for the sake of “continuity” was expressed on Friday by Mr. Seow Poh Leng when he referred to the approval897 words
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Article66 1936-10-01 11 JAMES AITKEN, a gunner of the Royal Artillery, teas sentenced by Mr. A. D. York, the third magistrate, Singapore, to pay a fine of $l5O, after being convicted on a charge of permitting a house in MacPherscn Road to be used as a brothel. The case66 words
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Article432 1936-10-01 11 Planting Problems Dealt With Last Year. (From Own Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. 'THOUGH handicapped by extreme staff shortage last year, when several senior officers were away on long leave, the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya answered thousands of inquiries on planting problems. In this432 words
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Article73 1936-10-01 11 As forecast at the last meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, a decision has been made that the charge in 1937 for water supplied outside Municipal limits shall be reduced from 90 cents to 75 cents per 1,000 gallons, subject to the approval of the Government.73 words
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Article172 1936-10-01 11 CAUSES DEATH OF PUBLICITY BRANCH A REGRET that the Publicity Department formed in the Singapore Municipality in 1932 had “fizzled out” owing to lack of support by the committee controlling it, was expreessed by Mr. G Partury at the monthly meeting of the Commissioners He circulated among172 words
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Article116 1936-10-01 11 Tribute Paid At Municipal Commission Meeting An expression of regret at the death of Mr. Gaw Khek Khiam, who was a Commissioner from 1924 to 1929, was made at the Municipal Commissioners meeting on Friday by the deputy president, Mr. G. L. Ham. “His only reason116 words
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Article70 1936-10-01 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 25. It was announced in Bangkok yesterday that the boy King of Siam, Ananda Mahidol, was continuing his gift of £5O annually to the Earl Haig Poppy Day Fund. The president also paid a tribute to the memory of the70 words
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Article64 1936-10-01 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Seremban, Sept. 23. The Sanitary Board is making vigorous attempts to beautify Serem ban which already enjoys the reputation of being neat and well-planned Various species of flowering plants have been planted near the Seremban lake and the Residency. An attempt has also64 words
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Article821 1936-10-01 12 “NATIONAL HONOUR” 15 AT STAKE. Factories And Laboratories Answer Emperor’s Call. The extraordinary extent to which patriotism enters into the dealings of the smallest Japanese shopkeeper and the purchases of the poorest housewife is one of the most forcible impressions receiver by Mr. A. T. Brennan, South821 words
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Article56 1936-10-01 12 An announcement is shortly expected concerning the personnel of the delegation to visit Malaya to investigate labour conditions for Indian icorkers. The delegation, which is to represent the Government of India, is expected to leave next month and the announcement of the personnel is being keenly56 words
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Article34 1936-10-01 12 'From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Sept. 27. King Edward, President Roosevelt and the Governor-General of Indochina have sent birthday congratulations to the boy King. Ananda Mahidol of Siam.34 words
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Article279 1936-10-01 12 PACKER’S NAME MUST BE MARKED. From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 25. have been taken by F.M.3. Government to stop the practice that has grown up recentiy amona certain packers of rubber for export of putting less rubber in packages than is stated on the279 words
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186 1936-10-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 27. Postponed six months owing to the death of King George, the annual Ball or the Selangor Branch of the Royal Society of St. George was nevertheless attended with great success when it v/as held at the Selangor186 words
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Article63 1936-10-01 12 The promotions of Lieutenant (acting Capt.) J. A. McEvoy and Lieutenant (acting Capt.) s. Mortimer. 5.5. to the rank of Captain, have been approved. The resignation of his Commission ir* the S.S.V.F, by Capt. W. A. Corkill has been accepted. The resignation of his Commission as Honorary Chaplain63 words
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Article200 1936-10-01 12 Rice May Be Cheaper. “DICE from Indo-China v.j!| 11 probably be cheaper i n Malaya if the piastre follows the franc, as it is almost certam to do,” said M. C. de Saint Ceran, manager of Moine Comte and Company Ltd. old-established French Firm ::i Singapore, in200 words
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Article127 1936-10-01 12 SMALL “PLANTER” LOSS. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 25. For the 10 months ending July 31. 1936, the Incorporated Society ot Planters' income exceeded the expenditure by $7,248. The expenditure totalled $11,983 and the revenue $19,232. The subscriptions collected for that period totalled $17,741127 words
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114 1936-10-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Sept. 24. The Kinta Sanitary Board has rejected an application to convert the theatre at Lee Chan’s Arcade into a cinema. Mr. Smith, seconded by Col. Cecil Rae, proposed the motion for approval of the licence for conversion. It was114 words
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3373 1936-10-01 13 COMMISSIONERS HAVE LAST CHANCE. “Crying Needs” Of Singapore Emphasised. A FINAL OPPORTUNITY OF RECONSIDERA ING THEIR DECISION IN REGARD TO THE NEW $105,000 MANSION FOR THEIR PRESIDENT WILL BE GIVEN TO SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS. ‘UNLESS I GET A LEADING FROM THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMISSIONERS3,373 words
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Article657 1936-10-01 14 Larger Presidential Allowance Will Be Needed. THE total estimated cost of the new mansion for the Singapore Municipal President is $105,000 and n 0 t $100,000. It is expected to last 65 years and the annual recurrent cost for maintenance for the next ten years will657 words
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Article126 1936-10-01 14 Appeal Against Death Sentence Fails. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Sept. 21. rE Johore Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal of Adaikan against sentence of death passed *.t the last Johore Bahru Assizes for the murder of a woman named Kanagammal. The sentence was confirmed. The126 words
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189 1936-10-01 14 Lieut. Commander A. D. S .Murray has been appointed Area Manager ni Singapore for Imperial Airways Ltd., following the recent departure of Captain C. A. Barnard to England on leave. Lieut. Commander Murray, who arrived in Singapore by air. was for* merly stationed at Cairo as189 words
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Article, Illustration2006 1936-10-01 15 More About Research Work On Prang Besar Test Tapping Results—The New Clones. By Our Planting Correspondent. «v m y notes last week I endeavourI ec f to record what I had learned o* the progress made on Prang B vsar Estate, Selangor,of'kiln recommended to small-holders. (Reproduced from the Malayan Agricultural Journal.) - 2,006 words
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603 1936-10-01 16 FACTORY AND APPARATUS DESTROYED. Many Valuable Records Lost. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 24. Irreplaceable records containing the result of nine years' research by the Rubber Research Institute scientists were destroyed by a fire which raged for two hours at the building603 words
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Article, Illustration183 1936-10-01 16 Clearing Of Fire Debris At Kuala Lumpur. ALL RESEARCH WORK STOPPED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 25. Evacuation has taken place at the main block of the Rubber Research institute following the disastrous tire yesterday morning and the building is deserted today. Ropes183 words
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Article80 1936-10-01 16 Canvasser Discharged With Warning. In discharging Ong Ah Chan, a job printing canvasser, on his acquittal on Sept. 23 on a charge of having been in possession of water ticket books purported to have been issued by the Singapore Municipality. Mr. Justice K. D. Mundell told80 words
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Article309 1936-10-01 16 DETERIORATION FOR YEARS. NEW METHODS REQUIRED. In writing this Anal report 1 should like to emphasize that we are now only beginning to realize the deterioration which has been in progress for some 30 years due to unsuitable agricultural practice in the past, particularly in respect309 words
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Article151 1936-10-01 16 Ship Held Up When Crew Refuse To Sail. Anxious to return to their homeland, the 32 Chinese comprising the crew oi the 3.193-ton cargo steamer Hai Shang refused to sail when the vessel was due to leave Singapore tor Manila via Bangkok. The dispute was settled151 words
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Article, Illustration970 1936-10-01 17 SULTAN OF PAHANG VISITS NAVAL BASE. His Highness the Sultan of Pahang, paid an official visit recently to the Itoyal Nava I I'ase where he was received by the new Commodore of Naval establishments, Commodore M. I,. Clarke, and by the Commander of flic Dockyard,970 words
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Article621 1936-10-01 21 F. M. S. Government Sued For $1,229. CINEMA PROPRIETOR MUST AMEND PLEA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 24. EXACTLY one year after part of his film In Caliente was L burned while being inspected by a police officer, Mr. Ong Ee Lim, manager and621 words
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Article299 1936-10-01 21 Interest Shown By Chinese Dealers. HpHE demand for fresh nuts in Province Wellesley for export was so brisk last month that copra making by small-holders remained uneconomic (says the Malayan Agricultural Journal). The price offered for fresh nuts was $25 per 1.000 in accessible299 words
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Article58 1936-10-01 21 From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Sept. 23. Madam Wei Guat Lang, mother-in-law of Mr. Wang Ching Wei. the former Prime Minister of China, arrived by the “President Van Buren” at Penang this evening. It is understood that Mr. K. C. Chen, the well-known Ipoh lawyer, eldest58 words
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Article, Illustration849 1936-10-01 21 Convert Your House Into A Home —Ingenuity And Colour Can Effect The Transformation. When the time comes—as it comes to all of us—when we oegin to view lift from the backward angle instead of the forward one, the realisation of how much of life has been made849 words
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672 1936-10-01 22 Federal Diary. They Come Before H. E. This Week—Will Selangor Club Members Ask About The Collapse (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 24. “O n your toes is the general order for M.C.S. men next week. H.E. the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton672 words
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Article37 1936-10-01 22 Tin Quota Unchanged The Controller under the Tin and Tin Ore Restriction Enactment announces that the domestic export quota for Malaya for the period October to December of this year will remain unchanged at 65 per cent.37 words
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Article112 1936-10-01 22 Vigorous Competition At Penang. <From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, sept. 23. Largely due to vigorous competition among local dealers, there has been a continuous fall in the price of salt In the Penang market. The price of one cartload of 40 piculs was $40 in February;112 words
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Article129 1936-10-01 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 22. At the committee meeting of the Club, Malacca (Town Section), the following were elected to hold office: Sub-Committee for Town Section: Mr. E. V. G. Day, Mr. A. M. Drysdale, Mr. J. A. E. Mac Lean and Mr. G.129 words
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450 1936-10-01 22 -Reuter N. Natives To Cure Own Product. Singapore rubber mills must be resigned to losing much of their business whien is derived at present from curing N.I. native rubber. Hitherto a large percentage of this native rubber has arrived in Singapore in 4-Reuter - 450 words
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Article337 1936-10-01 22 APPEAL DISMISSED IN TEST CASE. Judgment was delivered on Thursday (Sept. 24) by Mr. Justice Whitley, Acting Chief Justice, in the Singapore High Court, on the appeal of Ong Aik Phow, manager of Chop Hoe Thong, a local firm of rubber dealers. Mr. Justice Whitley dealt with an337 words
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95 1936-10-01 22 ONLY FOUR OUT OF TEN INDIANS IN THE COLONY CAN READ Statistics given In the annual report ol the Agent of the Government of India in British Malaya. (Mr. K. A. Mukundan), show that in 1935 the number of Indian literates per 1,000 persons was 376 in the Straits Settlements,95 words
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Article, Illustration375 1936-10-01 23 “Jungle Campaign” Possible —But Not Likely. SIGNIFICANCE OF VOLUNTEER MANOEUVRES. CONSIDERABLE interest has been aroused in Singapore bv L the military authorities’ plans to protect Malaya from a back door invasion, as outlined by Colonel A E Percival G.S.O.I. after the F.M.S. Volunteer manoeuvres ‘this375 words
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Article315 1936-10-01 23 HOW $165,000 WILL BE SPENT. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur Sept. 23. AT a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the King George V Silver Jubilee Fund held at the British Residency, Kuala Lumpur, it was considered that a sum not exceeding one half315 words
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108 1936-10-01 23 On a charge of having robbed a axi driver. Salleh bin Tahar. of $1.40 at Alexandra Road. James Hutton, a Private of the Middlesex Regiment was roered four months’ rigorous imprime nt by Mr. L. B. Gibson. Crimina‘ District Judge, on Wednesday 'Sept. 23). Hutton,108 words
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Article125 1936-10-01 23 ANOTHER CABARET TO OPEN. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 23. With the impending opening of yet another cabaret for Penang, the city will shortly be offering a round of gaiety throughout the week. In the course of the next month, Messrs. Shaw Bros., the proprietors of125 words
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Article102 1936-10-01 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 22. At the last meeting of the S.S. (M.) A. the following were elected new members! The Hon. Mr. P. M. Williams, Mr D. Anderson, Mr. Tan Swi Chay and Mr. E. Yew Lin. The following being now resident102 words
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Article192 1936-10-01 23 HOW NEW CENTRE IS PAID FOR. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. TTHE 1935 report of the Rubber Research Institute just issued shows that the income last year exceeded the expenditure by $23,40?. The total revenue was $436,030. and of this $404,849 was contributed192 words
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Article77 1936-10-01 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 23. Sixteen persons were buried in a landside which occurred yesterday afternoon at the French Tekka mines, Gopeng, a mining village twelve miles from Ipoh. One Tamil aged 55 later died from his injuries in hospital, but the others,77 words
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Article212 1936-10-01 23 Arrival Of Tandjong Pinang. The fleet of the Soon Bee Steamship Company (Singapore), Ltd., of Telok Ayer Street, received a new addition on Tuesday (Sept. 22), when the motor vessel Tandjong Pinang arrived in the harbour from Hong Kong. The Tandjong Pinang will carry cargo and212 words
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Article152 1936-10-01 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 22. The proposed civil aerodrome for Malacca and air raid precautions came up for discussion at the last meeting of the Straits Settlements (Malacca)* Association. Mr. F. C. Smith, the President, was in the chair. On the question of152 words
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Article275 1936-10-01 24 Sailing Craft Sinks In Java Waters. Sixteen persons are missing—and are believed to be drowned in two sea mishaps. One occurred off the coast of Java and the other about 40 miles south of Singapore. Fourteen men who were the occupants of a native prau,275 words
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Article220 1936-10-01 24 Tennis Coach Convicted Of Manslaughter. London. Sept. 24. I have killed my best friend said Linford Derrick, a lawn tennis coach, when he walked into Ealing police station at night-time. Derrick is said to have lived in Malaya several years ago. Subsequently the police found Arthur220 words
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Article31 1936-10-01 24 His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, is expected to visit the Cameron Highlands about the middle of next month, says the Times of Malaya.31 words
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Article221 1936-10-01 24 MORE EXPERIMENTS BY R.R.I. “ALTHOUGH it does not appear probable that many smallholders will be able on account of financial reasons to replant, it is considered desirable to carry out experiments on rubber small-hold-ings,” reports Lieut.-Col. B. J. Eaton, former Director of the R.R.I., in his221 words
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177 1936-10-01 24 A fleet of new Douglas “flying .‘.letpcrs” which has been purchased by K.L.M. will be placed on the Far East route next April, it has been officially announced. This announcement follows a prediction by the Straits Times earlier this month that K.L M would shortly177 words
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Article212 1936-10-01 24 MIGHT HAVE PREVENTED SUICIDE.” A rider expressing the view that a closer inspection of the cell might have prevented the suicide of Kandasamy. a life prisoner, was added by the jury to their verdict of suicide by hanging in the inquest conducted left Thursday before Mr. W.212 words
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Article155 1936-10-01 24 Decline In Favourable Balance. North Borneo’s favourable trade balance for 1935 shows a decline of 41.67 per cent., amounting to $2,192,850. form the previous year. The surplus of exports over imports for 1935 was $3,069,194 as against $5,262,044 in 1934. A bulletin issued by the State155 words
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Article192 1936-10-01 24 INVENTION BY SIR JOHN BAGNALL. Because ne dislikes seeing cigarette ends and ash scattered indiscriminately about on cloths and tables, a non-smoker resident in Singapore—Sir John Bagnall—has invented a patent ashtray which should have a universal appeal. This new contrivance, by means of a column with192 words
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102 1936-10-01 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. Sept. 23. The fourth tiger to be shot in this district in three months was bagged in Batu Kurau by a Malay. It measured over seven feet and the usual police reward was given to the hunter—Mohamed Japiroo. Mohamed102 words
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Article59 1936-10-01 24 While Col. C. Brown, of the Royal Engineers, and Mrs. Brown were away from their home in Chatsworth Road last Thursday night, a thief broke into the house through a bedroom window. The rooms were ransacked and over $4OO worth of jewellery was stolen. The59 words
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147 1936-10-01 24 STATUE TO HONOUR PENANG’ S FOUNDER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 23. A statue will shortly be erected in Penang to honour the memory of Captain Francis Light, the founder of the city. At a committee meeting held yesterday, it was found that none of the eighteen designs submitted147 words
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Article238 1936-10-01 25 -Aneta-Domei. New Foreign Office Department. Tokio, Sept. 22. A {’AN'S Advance in the South J policy moves a stage further ltK j a with the establishment of a special Kast Indies section at the Foreign Office in Tokio. Tlit* new department, which began it- work yesterday,-Aneta-Domei. - 238 words
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102 1936-10-01 25 —Reuter. Geneva. Sept. 25. M. Delbos (France) informed the Bureau of the League Assembly last night that he proposes to request the convocation of the Bureau of the Disarmament Conference which has not met since the death of Mr. Arthur Henderson, its president. At its—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article89 1936-10-01 25 .—Reuter testing training OP RECRUITS. Berlin, Sept. 22. The most important German army Manoeuvres since the beginning of the r< at War opened near the remilitaris- Rhineland zone in the west of Gerany yesterday in the presence of the War Minister. Genera) von omb er g t.—Reuter - 89 words
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Article, Illustration543 1936-10-01 25 (Reuter British Wireless Messages) No Scuttling Of Malta: Development Of Cyprus. London. Sept. 22. r First Lord of the Admiralty. Sir Samuel Hoare, who arrived back in England today at the end of his inspection of naval bases and units in the Mediterranean, discussed in an(Reuter & British Wireless Messages) - 543 words
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Article276 1936-10-01 25 —Reuter. —Reuter Wireless. AN ANTI-BOLSHEVIK FRONT PLANNED. The possibility that Germany and Japan will seek to lead the world In “an anti-Bolshevik front” is being discussed in Berlin in diplomatic circles in connection with the return of Herr von Dircksen, German Ambassador to Tokio. who is—Reuter.; —Reuter Wireless. - 276 words
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205 1936-10-01 25 Japanese consulate.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. KWANGSI LEADERS’ MANIFESTO. TOKIO PLAN OF ACTION. Shanghai, Sept. 23. A FRESH clamour for war against Japan has been started by the National Salvation Society of Kwangsi. In a manifesto Issued yesterday, the society urges the Central Government immediatelyJapanese consulate.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 205 words
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Article148 1936-10-01 25 with Oen. Chiang Kai-shek.—8in Chew Jit Poh. FORTIFYING FUKIEN AND KWANGTUNG. Hong: Kong, Sept. 21. Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, Prime Minister of China, and Gen. Li Tsung-jen, commander-in-chief of Kwangsi forces, who held a twoday conference at Whampao during the week-end, are reported to have decidedwith Oen. Chiang Kai-shek.—8in Chew Jit Poh. - 148 words
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Article53 1936-10-01 25 —Reuter. The formation of a Dutch transAtlantic dirigible service is announced by Heer Andreas Bronnig. president of the Dutch Airship Co., when alighting from the Hindenburg. He is negotiating for the construction of the first ship to be built by the American Goodyear Zeppelin Co.,—Reuter. - 53 words
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683 1936-10-01 26 Sequel To Murder Of A Bluejacket. Shanghai, Sept. 24. •FHREE Japanese bluejackets, belonging to the Japanese Naval Landing party, were strolling together along a Settlement road in the Hongkew area, the Japanese quarter of Shanghai which is often referred to as Little683 words
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Article74 1936-10-01 26 —Reuter. Shanghai Sept. 24. The City Government of Greater Shanghai handed a note to the Japanese consular authorities this morning strongly protesting against the invasion of the Chinese territory of Chapel by Japanese marines last night after the shooting of the Japanese bluejacket, a Taminato, in the International—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article66 1936-10-01 26 (Reuter and Sin Chew Jit Poh messages.) JAPANESE ACTIVE WITH BARBED WIRE. Reinforcements for the Japanese Naval Landing Party arrived in Shanghai from Japan this morning aboard the special service ship Muroto. The new units numbering 500 marines, will probably proceed to Hankow. The 700 Japanese marines in(Reuter and Sin Chew Jit Poh messages.) - 66 words
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Article35 1936-10-01 26 —Reuter. President Roosevelt has appointed Mr. Harry Woodring, assist War Secretary to act as War Secretary for the time being in succession to Mr. George H. Dern, who died recently.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article209 1936-10-01 26 —Reuter. j ANGER AT DECISION OVER ABYSSINIA. Rome, Sept. 24. JTALY is frankly astonished, says Reuter, at the decision of the League Credentials’ Committee to permit the Abyssinian delegates to take their seats at the meeting of the League Assembly. It means the indefinite postponement—Reuter. - 209 words
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Article55 1936-10-01 26 —Reuter. 44 ARABS KILLED AND WOUNDED. Jerusalem, Sept. 25. pORTY-ONE Arabs are reported killed and injured by bombs from British aircraft during stiff fighting between British troops and armed Arabs near Jenin. It is also reported that three Arabs were killed by land forces. The engagement—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article151 1936-10-01 26 —Reuter. HITLER DOES NOT WANT TO FIGHT. London, Sept. 22. Germany does not want war but fears an attack by the Soviet Union and is suspicious of the Franco-Soviet Pact.” said Mr. Lloyd George, in an interview on his recent visit to Germany. He added he had never—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article215 1936-10-01 26 -Reuter. I.T.C. POSTPONE RENEWAL DECISION. As was anticipated in Singapore during the last few days the International Tin Committee at their meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 23) did not arrive at a decision as to the renewal of the Tin Control Agreement. Discussions with the Siamese delegation are-Reuter. - 215 words
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Article148 1936-10-01 26 -Reuter. Czechoslovakia Soviet Air Force. Berlin, Sept. 25. CZECHOSLOVAKIA and Rumania today protested to Germany against allegations made in Germany. The Czechoslovakian Note mentions a statement by Dr. Goebbels that landing grounds for Soviet aeroplanes are being built in Czechoslovakia, close to the German frontier, and-Reuter. - 148 words
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Article86 1936-10-01 26 Official Decrees —Reuter. Paris Sept. 26. IT is officially announced in Paris that the French Government has decided to devalue the franc, and to requisition all gold. The new value of the franc has b-'en fixed at between 4*l and 42 milligrammes gold—9oo-I.ool* fineness. A stabilisation fund of 10 milliard—Reuter. - 86 words
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201 1936-10-01 27 Exchange Rate Will Be About 96. ANGLO-AMERICAN STATEMENT ON ECONOMIC POLICY. London, Sept 26. rrHE French Government announced today the A devaluation of the franc, and the fixing of a new parity. Reuter states that the pound sterling will, in consequence, be worth between 96 and201 words
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Article181 1936-10-01 27 Tokio Assures British Ambassador. Shanghai, Sept. 26. “JAPAN does not contemplate taking headlong action in China,’’ was the assurance given by the Tokio Foreign Office in reply to inquiries made by Sir Robert Clive, British Ambassador to Japan, yesterday. It was further stated that Mr.181 words
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Article37 1936-10-01 27 —British Wireless. Emperor Haile Selassie arrived back in London on Friday after his visit to Geneva.—British Wireless. The French Communists, while still °Pposing devaluation, have decided to continue to vote for the Government.—British Wireless. - 37 words
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189 1936-10-01 27 Reuter. DEFENCE AGAINST MADRID ATTACK. Madrid, Sept. 25. The Government forces yesterday opened the barrages of the Alberche river, releasing over 10,000,000 cubic metres of water in order to check the advance of the insurgents along the Tagus valley towards Madrid. The waterReuter. - 189 words
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405 1936-10-01 27 —Reuter Wireless Abyssinia Will Be Rejected Eventually. London, Sept. 26. TJAILE SELASSIE returned to London from Geneva last night very pleased with the result of his visit, according to a member of the Legation staff who said the Negus felt he had now done—Reuter Wireless - 405 words
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Article234 1936-10-01 27 forward movement in China.—Reuter Wireless. MORE REINFORCEMENTS FROM JAPAN. TO BACK UP TOKIO DEMANDS.” Shanghai, Sept. 27. The Tokio Cabinet has decided to entrust the task of putting a stop to all anti-Japanese activities in China to the Foreign, Naval and War Ministries which will cooperateforward movement in China.—Reuter Wireless. - 234 words
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Article186 1936-10-01 27 cldent locally with the Japanese Sin Chew Jit Poh. Japan’s Conciliatory Attitude. Shanghai, Sept. 26. GENERAL relief, coupled with an undertone of uneasiness, greets the unexpectedly conciliatory attitude adopted by the Japanese Government in connection with the series of murders of Japanese nationals in China. Informedcldent locally with the Japanese —Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 186 words
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101 1936-10-01 28 Political Significance Of Big Monetary Changes. It is believed that the devaluation of the franc is significant politically as well as financially, writes a financial correspondent. In many quarters it is interpreted as a move to form democratic bloc in the centre of Europe, composed101 words
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Article185 1936-10-01 28 Swiss Franc. Reuter BERNE STATEMENT. Berne. Sept. 27. A communique issued yesterday announcing the devaluation of the Swiss franc states that the Federal Council has noted the devaluation of the French franc to the extent ot about 30 per cent. The situation of the Swiss National BankReuter - 185 words
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Article27 1936-10-01 28 Germany To Stay On Gold Reuter. Berlin, Sept 27. 'pHE German Secretary of Finance stated tonight that Germany was not thinking of going off the gold standardReuter. - 27 words
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Article29 1936-10-01 28 There were no foreign exchange dealings on the London market on Saturday. At the request of the Bank of England no gold price was fixed.29 words
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480 1936-10-01 28 —Reuter. Paris, Sept. 27. £ONFUSION prevailed in the Paris money market on Saturday and sterling was talked around 105 francs. An official communique states that the value of the French franc will be reduced to a level comprised between 40 and 43 mllliegrammes of gold—Reuter. - 480 words
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Article237 1936-10-01 28 —Reuter. EMBARGO ON EXPORT OF GOLD. The Hague, Sept. 28. A LTHOUGH it was stated yester- day that the Netherlands has Jnot yet abandoned the gold standard, the change is regarded as inevitable. It is reliably stated that the Netherlands Government intends to adopt the British—Reuter. - 237 words
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Article238 1936-10-01 28 V.S.A. Gold Exports. -Reuter. LASTING MONETARY EQUILIBRIUM. Washington, Sept. 27. Mr. Morgenthau, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, said that the intention of Prance to devalue the franc would be the turning point in the general world peace and indicated that world stabilisation was on its way.-Reuter. - 238 words
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Article182 1936-10-01 28 I.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Reported Demand For Concession. Shanghai, Sept. 28. JAPAN has presented a secret demand to Nanking for the creation of a Japanese Conces sion in Shanghai comprising three-fifths of Chapei. This report from a usually reliable Chinese source, states that the demand wasI.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 182 words
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Article95 1936-10-01 28 —Renter. WIFE RUNS 2 MILES FOR HELP. Hong Kong, Sept. 28. 1MR. A. V. Peacock, a Briton employed at the Kowloon naval yard, was shot twice by bandits in the New Territory yesterday while out hiking with his wife and two children. The gunmen left Mr.—Renter. - 95 words
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75 1936-10-01 28 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. JAPANESE RONIN ATTACK EMBASSY OFFICE. Shanghai, Sept. 28 Japanese press accusations that the Soviet Embassy officials instigated the murder of the Japanese bluejacket in Hongkew last week, culminated yesterday in a number of Japanese ronin (bad characters) attacking the Shanghai offices—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 75 words
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Article37 1936-10-01 28 —Reuter. Rome, Sept. 28 It is stated in official Italian circle* that no special meeting of the Italian Cabinet is being called before Oct. in but experts are closely watching the currency situation.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article, Illustration308 1936-10-01 29 To* Meet Sym In Final Next Week-End. R. J. ISHERWOOD, holder of three local golf championship titles, lost one of them when in the semi-final round of the S. G. C. event he was beaten by one hole by M. M. Paterson,—Straits Times Photograph. - 308 words
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Article113 1936-10-01 29 Cricket. Lose To R.A. But Score Well Against S.C.C. Though the Pahang cricketers were not successful In either of the games played in Singapore over the weekend, they were responsble for good individual efforts. On Saturday against the R.A. at Changi they compiled 168 (Bett 35,113 words
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Article40 1936-10-01 29 .—Reuter. Los Angeles, Sept. 27. In the final of the Pacific SouthWest tournament Donald Budge beat Fred Perry 6 —2, 4—6, 6—2, 6 —3.Budge and Mako beat Perry and Shields in the doubles final 14—12, 6—3. 6—0.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article51 1936-10-01 29 The finals in the Garrison tournament at Tanglin resulted as follows:— OPEN SINGLES Lieut. Horne beat Major Woodall 6—0. 6—2. INTER-UNIT DOUBLES 3rd A. A. Royal Artillery beat R. A. M. C. 6—2. 6—2. MARRIED COUPLES The Rev. and Mrs. Gatehouse beat Capt. and Mrs. Milling 6—3. 651 words
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1121 1936-10-01 29 “Capt. Dash. ” - By “Capt. Dash.” 17AVOURED with brilliant weather, the second day of the Autumn Skye Meeting brought the season’s racing in Singapore to a close. The big crowd present on Saturday suggests that Skye Meetings attract1,121 words
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841 1936-10-01 30 “Echo. ” - By “Echo.” SCORING a goal in each half, and contriving to maintain theii own defence intact, the Royal Artillery won the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup in the final tie against the Police at Anson Road on Saturday. They deserved their victory,841 words
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Article, Illustration22 1936-10-01 30 Excuse Me passing the post, snatching the verdict in a close finish with Stormy Night —Straits Times Photograph.—Straits Times Photograph. - 22 words
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Article101 1936-10-01 30 —Reuter. Derby’s Five Against The Wolves. London, Sept. 23. League matches played today resulted as follows: ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. I Derby Co 5 Wolverhampton 1 THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH) Bristol City 1 Reading 2 Crystal Palace 0 Queen’s Park R. 0 Swindon T 4 Bristol R 0 Watford 4 Bournemouth—Reuter. - 101 words
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341 1936-10-01 30 Hard-Hitting Tracy Wins A Spirited Bout. I IVELY boxing and keen competition among the welterweights again characterised the bouts in the championships of the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association in the quarterfinals held at the Drill Hall on Saturday night. There were also some good contests341 words
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Article56 1936-10-01 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 26. The Newbury Cup run today resulted: 1 COUP DE ROI 7.10 (E. Smith) 2 JACK TAR 7.13 (Breary) 3 BLACK D AMINS 8.1. (G. Richards) 14 started. Won by 2 lengths; lengths. Betting: 100 to 9,56 words
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Article43 1936-10-01 30 Reuter. Meadowbrook. Sept. 27. The Argentine won the America’s Cup for polo, defeating the United States by 8 goals to 4 in the second match of the series. The Argentine’s team work, with their faster ponies, proved superiorReuter. - 43 words
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Article181 1936-10-01 30 against the bar from a comer.—Reuter. English XI Beaten At Belfast. London, Sept. 23. At Belfast, in an inter-League match, the Irish League beat the English League by three goals to two, before a crowd of 18,000, in fine weather. The English forwards were more skilful inagainst the bar from a comer.—Reuter. - 181 words
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Article80 1936-10-01 30 Lawn Tennis. Third Set Recovery Against Woo Wan. Chua Choon Leong turned the tables on Foo Woo Wan In the final of the S.C.R.C. singles championship and won; 4—6, 6—4, 7—5. When they left off playing in the middle of the rubber set on Thursday.80 words
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Article, Illustration1146 1936-10-01 31 TWO WINS FOR THE SULTAN OF PERAK. ;pHE first day of the S.T.C.’s Autumn Skye Meeting at Bukit Timah on Friday was highly enjoyable. The going was jjood and the weather brilliant throughout. The attendance, not good at the beginning, increased during the afternoon.—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,146 words
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76 1936-10-01 31 SEMI-FINALS IN WOMEN’ S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. The following are the results of the semi-final ties in the Singapore women’s championship, played on Wednesday: Mrs. J. Hill beat Mrs E. Litchfield 4 and 3. Mrs. S. N. Kelly beat Miss M M. Hadley 2 and 1. Twenty-four cards were taken out76 words
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Article219 1936-10-01 31 S. R. C. Score Seven Against C. S. C. Five goals was Sullivan's share of seven scored by the S.R.C. against the Ceylon Sports Club on the padang last week. The S.R.C. won 7—1. The S.R.C. scored their flrsr goal six minutes from the bully-off, Sullivan219 words
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Article41 1936-10-01 31 —Reuter. Wins The Dunlop £500 Tournament. Wentworth. Sept 24 The Dunlop Metropolitan £500 golf tournament was won by Henry Cotton with rounds of 72—68—70—71“ 231. Arthur Lacey took 284 and Reginald Whltcombe 284 Padgham was sixth with 293 —Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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288 1936-10-01 31 Successful Tournament Ends At The S.C.C. THE autumn lawn tennis tournament which has proceeded smoothly with few weather interruptions and has provided many really good matches, ended with the final of the Profession Pairs event, in which Wise and Droogleever beat Col. Allen and Lieut.288 words
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Article24 1936-10-01 31 -Reuter. Paris. Sept. 25. In the semi-final round of the International championships AndreMerlin beat Kho Sin Kie 1—6, 8 6, 8—6, 6—4.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 24 words
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Article84 1936-10-01 31 —Reuter. FINN’S NEW RECORDS FOR DISTANCE EVENTS. Helsingfors, Sept. 28. Olympic steeplechase cham- pion, Isohollo, established world records for seven, eight and nine miles and fifteen kilometres respectively today in the time of 34 min. 46 4/5 sec., 40 min. 1/5 sec.. 45 min. 13 sec. and 46—Reuter. - 84 words
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1230 1936-10-01 32 HOME SOCCER RESULTS LEAGUE TABLES. ENGLISH LEAGUE—HIV. I P. W. L. D. P A Pts Derby Co 8 5 2 1 24 15 11 Stoke C. 8 4 2 2 18 12 10 Portsmouth 8 4 2 2 15 10 10 Everton 7 5 2 0 18 22 10 Brentford1,230 words
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Article236 1936-10-01 32 Golf. Eight cards were taken out for the September women’s foursome competition at the Keppel Golf Club which resulted in a win for: Mrs. A E. Garden and Miss G. Famell. Malayan Champion’s 71 At Kuala Lumpur. In the qualifying round for the Guillemard Cup at the236 words
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206 1936-10-01 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 18. The detailed plans for the Far Eastern tour of Islington Corinthians which, as has been announced in the Straits Times, will include matches at Penang and Singapore in January, 1938, is before the FootbrJl Association for sanction. If206 words
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Article24 1936-10-01 32 —Reuter. Philadelphia. Sept. 23. In a 15 round contest Joe Loius knocked out Ettore, the Italian-American, in the fifth round.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 24 words
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224 1936-10-01 32 B And C Classes In Cup Races. On Sunday the international six metre class of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club sailed a sweepstake race. The wind from the south was light and variable but increased in strength during the morning. Kathleen III. skippered by224 words
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Article827 1936-10-01 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. Better Trading Conditions As Result Of Devaluation. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on Tuesday (Sept’ 29) write: Investors have had plenty to interest them during the past week, which has been one of the most interesting827 words
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Article473 1936-10-01 1 London, Sept. 29. The Stock Exchanges everywhere have taken the promise of international currency operation as a buil point. On the London Stock Exchange this morning there was a tendency to mark time and the values in some sections displayed some irregularity but prices generally were well maintained.473 words
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59 1936-10-01 1 Date spot Oct. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Sent 24 26% 25 15/ 16 27 116 27 3/16 27 5/16 7 11/16 861,1 25 26% 26 15/16 27 27% 27 V 4 7 11/16 28 26% 26% 26% 27 27% 7 11/16 2Q 26% 26% 27 27%59 words
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Article89 1936-10-01 1 —Reuter. Plea For Increase Colombo, Sept. 25. A memorandum was sent to* day to the International Rubber Refutation Committee submitting grounds for an Increase In Ceylon's basic rubber quota to 100,009 tons. The memorandum says that even with the cut of 30 per cent., the 1937—Reuter. – - 89 words
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Article218 1936-10-01 1 Singapore, September 30, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Java Cube w 00 White Muntok Pepper 14 25 White Peppei 13.75 Black Pepper 7 50 Mixed Black Peooer •Sundrled Copra 5 40 5.40 Mixed Copra 4.8 C 4.80 Small Flake Tapioca 460 Pali Plake Tapioca 4 10 Med Pearl Tapioca 5218 words
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1096 1936-10-01 2 Satisfactory Balance Sheet Strong Liquid Position. THE strong liquid position of the company, cash $571,000 and investments valued at $647,245, was referred to by Mr. C. R. Cherry when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting of the Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd. on Friday1,096 words
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Article660 1936-10-01 2 WILL I.R.R.C. ALTER EXPORT QUOTA FURTHER TROURLE REPORTED AT AKRON. STANTON NELSON CO LTL., In their weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Friday (Sept. 25), write:— There is nothing of particular note In this market to report this week. London remains steady wit*~ only small660 words
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187 1936-10-01 2 Malaya’s overseas trade figures for August show a drop in gross value of approximately $16,000,000 compared with the value of such trade in July. The total, however, is still about $4,000,000 higher than the figures for June. Imports for August totalled $42,419,000 compared with187 words
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Article97 1936-10-01 2 During the week ending Sept. 19. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 25.419 cases, of which 6,575 (26 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 557 (2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe. 15,565 (61 per cent.) cases to Canada97 words
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Article24 1936-10-01 2 The directors of Tongkah Compound N.L. have declared a dividend of per share, Australian currency, payable in Melbourne on October 23.24 words
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1255 1936-10-01 3 Mine Development From Revenue. $10,000 DIRECTORS’ FEES. The annual general meeting of Nawng Pet Tin, Limited was held" in Penang, on Sept. 19, Mr. A. J. King, director who presided in moving the adoption of the report ano accounts ior the year ended Mar. 5,1,255 words
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780 1936-10-01 3 Eastern United Assurance Annual Meeting. The keen competition in the insurance market, the higher claims occasioned by motor car accidents, and the redistribution of investments in lower-earning but more stable concerns, were matters referred to by Mr. Ong Soon Tee, chairman of the Eastern United780 words
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Article135 1936-10-01 3 rE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,296th auction on Sept. 23 when there were catalogued 866,229 lbs, 386.71 tons; offered 847,176 lbs., 378.20 tons; soldi 722,222 lbs, 322.42 tons. Spot London 7.11|16d. New York 16% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per lb.135 words
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Article599 1936-10-01 4 London Exchange Prices On September 17. Allagar <2/> 1/3*; Alor Pongsu <20 2/0; Anglo-Malay <fl) 12/1*! Ayer Kuntog «1 31/104; Batcan Serai <fli 15/0. Bahru < ,2/) 2/8; Banteng (£1) 20/7%; Bating (2/) 1/0%; Batu Caves (£1) 20/9; Batu Tiga 28/9; Bekoh (2/) HU Bertam Con. (2/) 4/0%;599 words
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Article170 1936-10-01 4 London Exchange Prices On September 17. Ampat (4/) 4/1%; Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/9; Ayer Hitam (5/) 15/3; Bangrin (£1) 16/3; Gopeng Cbns. (£1) 2/; Hongkong (5/) 16/6; Idris (5/) 6/10%; Ipoh (16/) 28/3; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 18/3; Kamunting (5/) 12/7%; Kepong (£1) 15/3; Klnta (5/) 11/; Klnta Kellas (5/)170 words
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Article17 1936-10-01 4 Sept. 24 Tin, B’pore Price $96 per picul 25 97% M 100.00 30 100.5017 words
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Article1563 1936-10-01 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, September 30, 10 a.m. MINING. Issue Val. Fraser C Lyall Evatt Issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall &va*' Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Selleis Ampat Tin 4/4V 2 4/7% 4/6 4/9 i1,563 words
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