The Straits Budget, 15 October 1936
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Title Section29 1936-10-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES fESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 1105. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 15. 1936. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article634 1936-10-15 1 ■ffISTORV will be made in Malaya next month, when H.E. the High ■Commissioner. Sir Shenton Thomas, ■will present swords of honour to four Malays—2nd Lieutenant Raja Lope, Ism of H.H. the Sultan of Perak. 2nd Lieutenant Ismail bin Tahar. 2nd I Lieutenant Ariffln bin Sulaiman and634 words
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Article77 1936-10-15 1 Mr. G. L. Ham To Act. M*- G L Ham. deputy president of the Singapore Municipality, has been appointed acting British Resident. Negri Semhilan in the place of the Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes who goes on leave before retirement early in December. Mr. G. R.77 words
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Article, Illustration35 1936-10-15 1 One of the Municipal houses for European officers in the Swiss CottageEstate, which although of the largest size of modern Singapore houses, cost only $20,000 —Straits Times Photograph. —Straits Times Photograph.—Straits Times Photograph. - 35 words
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440 1936-10-15 1 New Motion To Rescind Commissioners’ Decision. THE subject of the Municipal pre- sident’s new $lOO,OOO house is to be brought up again at the next ordinary meeting of the Commissioners on Friday. Oct. 30. On Monday afternoon, the deputy president, Mr. G. L. Ham received440 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article852 1936-10-15 2 to public opinion.—Straits Times. Oct. 8. Present indications are that the cost of the house to be built for the Municipal President in Singapore is not to be pruned and that the Commissioners are determined not to give way to public protests. There is a minorityto public opinion.—Straits Times. Oct. 8. - 852 words
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Article745 1936-10-15 2 —Straits Times, Oct. 9. The American Journalist who arrived in Singapore yesterday eight days after leaving New York may seem at first sight to be no different from the numerous stunt fliers who have passed through Malaya in recent years. In fact, however, there is—Straits Times, Oct. 9. - 745 words
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Article823 1936-10-15 2 pened at Geneva.—Straits Times, Oct. 10. Addressing the Assembly of the League of Nations some days ago, Mr. Anthony Eden stated that the policy of the British Government was to put its faith in the League of Nations. He referred to pending attempts to reorganise thepened at Geneva.—Straits Times, Oct. 10. - 823 words
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Article761 1936-10-15 3 Straits Times, Oct. 12. When the Colonial Office announced the appointment ol the Hon. Mr. P. A. McElwaine as Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements in succession to Sir Walter Huggard it brought to an end a quite remarkable amount of speculation in Singapore. For monthsStraits Times, Oct. 12. - 761 words
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Article521 1936-10-15 3 —Straits Times. Oct. 12. British merchants in Straits ports have been freely criticised of late for failing to show the same capacity for intelligent, co-ordinated and cooperative organisation as has been used to such devastating effect by their Japanese rivals in the New York rubber trade and in—Straits Times. Oct. 12. - 521 words
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Article566 1936-10-15 3 is being neglected.—Straits Times, Oct. 13. There are—or were at the end of June—33,32l houses In the Municipal area of Singapore, and 490,155 people live in them. That is an average of fourteen per house, and as the number living in the residences of middle-class peopleis being neglected.—Straits Times, Oct. 13. - 566 words
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Article405 1936-10-15 4 Straits Times, Oct. 13. There can have been lew more undignified episodes in the history •of Malayan administration than the attempt of the F.M.S. Government to foist upon one individual, Mr. John Hands, the sole respon- 1 sibility for investigating unemployment throughout the Federation. This is suchStraits Times, Oct. 13. - 405 words
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Article854 1936-10-15 4 —Straits Times, Oct. 14. There has been no more useful contribution to a mutually satisfactory and lasting settlement of labour unrest in Singapore than the letter from a Chinese contractor published in the Straits Times last Thursday. This correspondent is himself employing a large Chinese labour force—Straits Times, Oct. 14. - 854 words
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Article136 1936-10-15 4 Malayan Certificate. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 12. Mr. Wan Abdul Jalil bin Wan Hussain, J.P. (Orang Kaya Temenggong* will be the recipient of the Malayan Certificate of Honour at the Council Chamber at Taiping on Thursday, October 22, immediately before the budget meeting of136 words
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Article16 1936-10-15 4 Mr. W. McBride, of the Borneo CoLtd., leaves Ipoh this week on transfer to Kuala Lumpur.16 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article224 1936-10-15 5 BEFORE the retrospective mood induced by rubber’s Diamond jubilee has passed it is worth recalling a story of the days when the seed trees in the Economic Gardens. Singapore, could not keep pace with the demand for planting material ir om a country newly awakened to the224 words
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Article206 1936-10-15 5 yHOSE who drive up the wellconstructed road to the Gunong Puiai reservoir today, for a picnic or merely to enjoy the beauty of that dark tarn in the hills, may be interested in a melancholy glimpse of that iame mountain as it was in the eighties, given by206 words
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Article283 1936-10-15 5 ail that is said about Malava as a utopia oi inter-racial haimony is true, but still, we must admit that we are ver y fortunate. Compare for Instance. the political activities of the Chinese in this country witn those in Java. With the exception or a phase 01283 words
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Article37 1936-10-15 5 IT is announced in the S.S. Govern ment Gazette that the Persaudaraar Sahabat Pena Malaya, or Brotherhood of Friends of the Pen. exempted from registration. Cordial support for the Brotherhood is anticipated in Anson Road.37 words
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Article235 1936-10-15 5 |T will probably surprise most people to know that vast swarms of locusts, similar to those which are the terror of farmers in South Africa and other countries, have occurred in Malaya and have done such damage to agriculture that a special force of locust fighters has spent235 words
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Article217 1936-10-15 5 r *|PHEY aiso spread with amazing speed. Starting at Fort Dickson in 1912 (where they were almost certainly introduced by a ship), they spread into Malacca. Johore and Selangor. throughout Negri Sembilan and as far north as Tanjong Malim. on the Perak boundary, before the Locust Destruction217 words
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Article225 1936-10-15 5 'J'*HE locusts finally disappeared in 1919, partly owing o the efforts of the gangs which harried them through the jungle out also to some unknown factor or factors which prevented their breeding. There was no recurrence of the pest until 1930, when a swarm was found at Tebong.225 words
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Article160 1936-10-15 5 can unpolished rice be bought in Singapore? Every schoolboy now knows that a proper balance of diet cannot be kept if polished rice is eaten, this type having been robbed of its Vitamin B content in the milling process: yet a more wholesome type is apparently unobtainable. Having160 words
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Article179 1936-10-15 5 M ANY people fall into the error ot supposing that if rice is paroolled it is satisfactory. This probably dates from* the time when the late Dr Braddon pointed to “parboiled un polished rice” as the cure for beri befl. in hla paper in the Journal of Hygiene in179 words
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Article187 1936-10-15 5 JN Mr. Hacoblan’s translation of Dutch East India documents relating to the siege of Malacca in *****1 I have come across a passage which throws an amusing sidelight on the manner in which military discipline was enforced in those days. This occurs in a letter written by187 words
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Article189 1936-10-15 5 JNSPIRED by Mr. John Laycock*s remarks on English humorists at the last Rotary tiffin. I have devoted an enormous amount of time and thought to composing a poem In thstyle of the late Lewis Carroll. We will call It "Malice In Blunderland”— although that is not original. Hare189 words
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Article289 1936-10-15 5 H ow many of as have ever stopped to think about the origin of ttlt commonest word in the Malawi vocabulary? Why is rubber calltd rubber? The answer is to be found In a work by Dr. Joseph Priestly, philosopher and theologian, published in 1770: Since this work289 words
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Article174 1936-10-15 6 “STALE AND FAT fFHREE poems appear above the signature of Diana Shelley In the latest issue of Poetry o/ Today. Is this the daughter of Mr. M. B. Shelley, late Chief Secretary, F.M.S.? I have no means of knowing, but all three of these poems are Inspired by the nostalgia174 words
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Article205 1936-10-15 6 JINGAPOKE bull-frogs can put up a very creditable performance when in good voice, more especially during the wet weather of the northeast monsoon, which is, as it were, the eisteddfod season in the bullfrog world; but I have never heard anything in Singapore to equal the feat reported205 words
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Article225 1936-10-15 6 TT is a curious fact that the only junior Ministers from the Colonial Office and the Dominions Office who have ever visited Malaya are brothers-in-law—a reminder of the way in which the great families of Tory and Conservative politics in England are inter-woven. The Marquess of Hartingdon225 words
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Article363 1936-10-15 6 DEADERS may remember that a few weeks ago I related the experience of Mr. Oscar Cook in a supposedly haunted bungalow at Tenghilan, British North Borneo. This unconventional ghost was supposed to have shouted Boy at one o’clock in the morning. It sounds funny. I know, but363 words
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Article98 1936-10-15 6 method of preserving books which seems decidedly preferable to the use of para-dichlorobenzene, and which has been tried out with successin libraries in Government offices tn this country, has been recommended by a reader. It has the distinction oi being incorporated in General Orders: Use closed bookcases and98 words
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Article277 1936-10-15 6 CITY CASSIAS J|AVING grumbled some time ago about the rather tired appearance of Finlayson Green, that pleasant courtyard of greenery in the temple of Mammon, I am glad to see that coolies have been busy there during the last week or so, cutting out several of the old trees and277 words
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Article248 1936-10-15 6 JT Is good news that a British film company is coming out to Burma next cold-weather season to make a picture based on the book Siamese White,’’ that extraordinary record of a British adventurer in seventeenth-cen-tury Slam. If this materialises we shall see on the screen an248 words
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Article168 1936-10-15 6 AN interesting letter is to hand from Mr. A. W. Aljelany, of Singapore. It has been evoked by my note on the fact that the exact embalming technique of ancient Egypt has been found in Papua, having presumably been carried through the Malay Peninsula and southwards by168 words
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Article56 1936-10-15 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 12. The newly-appointed mining member of the Perak State Council, Lieut.-Col. G. M. P. Homidge, 0.8. E., will, it is understood, take Mr. C. L. Green’s place on the Federal Council during the latter’s absence on leave. Lieut.-Col. Hornldge is56 words
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Article61 1936-10-15 6 His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak and Dayang Valerie propose to sail from Europe by the Comorin, which leaves Marseilles on Oct. 30, and is due to arrive in Singapore on Nov. 20. Her Highness the Ranee expects to follow in the Rajputana, which leaves Marseilles61 words
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Article478 1936-10-15 7 Mr v. J. Mendis, solicitor, of Messrs Mendis and Ahlip, is a patient in the General Hospital, Singapore. Lt Col. Pichon, of the French Army, who has been in Singapore on his way {0 Bangkok, is leaving today. Mr. J. K. Creer, Assistant District Officer. Cameron Highlands,478 words
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Article354 1936-10-15 7 Friday, Oct. 2. In the morning His Excellency opened the 12th Annual Conference of Planters at Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency had luncheon with the Members of the Incorporated Society of Planters at the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. In the afternoon H.H. The Ra]a Muda of Selangor called on354 words
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137 1936-10-15 7 Lord Hartington and his private secretary, Mr. Boyd Shannon, accompanied by H.H. ti.e Regent of Johore. The General Adviser, Johore the Hon Mr W. E. Pepys. the acting Mentri Besar, the Hon. Dato Mohamed Salleh. the Principal Medical Officer the Hon Dr G. H. Garlick,137 words
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71 1936-10-15 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 12. The Hon. Mr. D. H. Elias, General Manager of the F.M.S. Railways, who has been lying in Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, for more than, a month since the knife attack on him in the71 words
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Article60 1936-10-15 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 12. Early yesterday morning a house occupied by Mr. P. B. Gibson, of the Nestle and Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk Company, and Mr. D. C. Loncraine, of Gestetner (Eastern) Ltd., was entered by a burglar who removed clothing, a cigarette60 words
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Article231 1936-10-15 7 AN APPRECIATION. The following appreciation of the late Mr. J. N Sheffield, formpr Deputy Surveyor General, F.M.S. and S.S, who died last week, is written by one who knew him well John Newton Sheffield came out to Perak as a surveyor for the Railways in231 words
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Article253 1936-10-15 7 M R Arnold Sharpies, formerly of the Rubber Research Institute in Kuala Lumpur, has made good use of the first few years of his retirement, and MacMillans are this month publishing a book by him on diseases and pests of the rubber tree. He was253 words
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Article87 1936-10-15 7 A large tiger was shot at Kuala Nerang last week by a Malay, named Matt. It was over a pikul in weight. Matt went out with his gun intending to shoot deer near Kuala Nerang, a village about 22 miles from Alor Star. A deer did appear but the tiger87 words
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Article324 1936-10-15 7 Leaders— Commissioners vs. The Rest 2 Eight Days From New York 2 A Ray Of Hope 2 The New Chief Justice 3 More People: Less Houses 3 Contractors and Coolies 4 Telegrams— Covering past week's news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following324 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE.
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Article57 1936-10-15 7 RAE—On October 11, 1936, at The General Hospital, Singapore, to Flora, wife of WWallace Rac, a daughter. MACLEOD BAXTER.—To Winifred, wife of P. Macleod Baxter, on Thursday. October 8. at the Bungsar Hospital, a son. ROSB.—At Malacca General Hospital on October 8. 1938. to Madge, wife of W. G.57 words
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Article32 1936-10-15 7 MINNIE—MARSHALL.—The engagement Is announced of Jack Minnie. Manager of J. J. Gubbay Si Co., of Macassar to Miss R Marshall only daughter of Mr. Sc Mrs. S. N. Marshall of Singapore.32 words
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Obituary17 1936-10-15 7 DEATH CHOO.—Mr. Choo Bohr Yam, a«e <>0. passed away peacefully at his residence 221, Lavender Street. Singapore.17 words
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517 1936-10-15 8 FIVE MORE GIANT PLANES FOR AIR BASE. Aircraft Which Can Patrol 2,000 Miles Of Ocean. IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES IN MALAYAN STRATEGIC ZONE. London, Oct. 12. ANOTHER squadron of Singapore III flying-boats will arrive A j n Singapore earlv next month, thus increasing the establishment of517 words
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Article311 1936-10-15 8 Swift 1 Action After $8,000 Robbery. (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Oct. 12. A GRAPHIC description of the speed with which a police cordon was flung around the scene of the recent $8,000 hold-up and robbery near Johore Bahru, wa< given in the Johore Court yesterday311 words
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537 1936-10-15 8 ARRESTED FOR WANDERING BUT APPEAL SUCCEEDS. JAGA SINGH told Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley, Acting Chief Justice in the Appeal Courtof sitting at the back of the a lorry and his work consisted on Monday, that he worked on vehicle and whistling.537 words
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Article295 1936-10-15 8 Verdict At Raub. (From Our yOwn Correspondent) KuAIa Lumpur, Oct. 12. A TWO-pAY hearing by the District Officer,. Raub, Mr. W. A. C. Goode, into the circumstances Atirrojunding the death of Mr. Axel Josephsen, surface superintendent of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, ended today in295 words
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Article96 1936-10-15 8 Municipal Mansion Make It A MILLION! ‘TOHE imagination grows by what it feeds on” is a truism that must be giving the Straits Settle- meats .(Singapore) Association a severe stomach-ache. u In a circular questionnaire issued to members of the Association, members are asked to reply to two questions on96 words
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Article1322 1936-10-15 9 Dutch Taxes, Laws and Policy. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—I constrained to write you r few remarks on your leader appearing in the Straits Times of Sept. 23 headed “The Dutch And The Chinese.” In every important city in the Netherlands Indies the1,322 words
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Article400 1936-10-15 9 NEGRI PLANTERS TO ASK GOVERNMENT. TAMIL TEST FOR CHILDREN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Oct. 10. •TAMIL schools for estate children formed the main subject of discussion at a general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association held at the Sungei Ujong Club, today. Mr. K.400 words
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Article311 1936-10-15 9 THE MANSION AND THE MASSES. To the Editor of the Straits Times 8ir, —Let me, at the outset, stress the fact that I am not at all interested in the present controversy that is raging in our Press concerning the delicate subject of Dignity (between which311 words
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Article235 1936-10-15 9 Municipality And The Tanglin Market. To the Editor of the Stralta Times Sir,—The Municipality again A municipal market is a public market, and the market at Orchard Road serves the Tanglin district, which probably contains the largest number of Europeans in Singapore. The European Is a breadeater. The235 words
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Article57 1936-10-15 9 The promotion of Lieut. J. G H. Grey to the rank of captain on completion of eight years’ commissioned service as Quartermaster. Ist Battalion Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, has been approved. The resignation of his commission hi the Straits Settlements Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, List 11. by Paymaster57 words
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Article367 1936-10-15 10 Guilders Charge Fails: Judge’s Remarks. SIM KIM JOO, who was on his tTial at the Singapore Assizes, before Mr. Justice Adrian Clark and a common jury, on a charge of assisting in the disposal of 3.500 guilders, part of the proceeds of the theft of 41,000367 words
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Article191 1936-10-15 10 The death occurred suddenly on Friday of Mr. W. T. Houghton, a director of Lewis and Peat, Ltd.. Singapore. He entered the General Hospital on Thursday evening to undergo a minor operation. Born about 54 years ago, Mr. Houghton joined the firm of Lewis191 words
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Article41 1936-10-15 10 The first fish cannery in Malaya has started operations in Kuan tan. The cannery belongs to the Fisheries Department and the produce will not be sold to the public for the time being, as it is being kept for observation purposes.41 words
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Article60 1936-10-15 10 NEW MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER Mr. E. M. F. Fergusson. JT was notified in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette that H.E. the Governor has appointed Mr. E. M. F. Fergusson to be a member of the Singapore Municipal Commission in place of Mr. C. D. Miller, who has resigned. Mr. Fergusson is60 words
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Article217 1936-10-15 10 Raub Tragedy Inquiry Opens. From Our Own Correspondent! Raub, Oct. 9. DOLICE evidence given at the open- ing today of the inquest on Mr. Axel Josephsen. Surface Superintendent at the Raub Australian Gold Mine, who died of a gunshot wound in his bungalow in Raub last217 words
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Article83 1936-10-15 10 Hearing of the charges against A. Byrnt, of the Royal Innlskilling Fusiliers, who was alleged to have driven a car and collided with a hand cart in Serangoon Road, as a result of which a man was injured, came to an end on Oct. 9 before83 words
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Article, Illustration238 1936-10-15 10 MAROONED TWO DAYS ON REEF IN TIMOR SEA. News reached Singapore on Friday night that Pilot H. Wood and his three companions who set out in the Monospar aeroplane, “Croydon” from Australia to England and ttho had been missing over the Timor Sea since Wednesday238 words
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Article200 1936-10-15 10 BUILDING INSPECTOR AND COUNSEL. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 9. T*HE hearing of the summons against C. Abbott and E. H. Glover, respec tively acting manager and workshop superintendent of the Federated Engineering Co., of Kuala Lumpur, which is being held before Mr. J.200 words
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37 1936-10-15 10 Turf Club Donation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 10. The Perak Turf Club have forwarded 100 guineas to Lord Mayor of London for the King George V Memorial Fund.37 words
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Article263 1936-10-15 10 Broadbent—Reuter and British Wireless. Six Days Flight To Australia. Jean Batten arrived at Port Darwin at 1 13' a m., G M T. on Sunday thus beating the record for a solo flight from England to Australia by 23 hours 17 minutes. She left Singapore on FridayBroadbent—Reuter and British Wireless. - 263 words
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Article, Illustration1151 1936-10-15 11 GUINEA-PIG ULTIMATUM AND ITS CONSEQUENCES. Volunteers And R. A. F. Defend. SINGAPORE has been made safe for another year. The annual Volunteer exercises are over. On one of the most sanguinary nights in the battle records of the S.S.V.F., the Volunteers fiercely opposed an invading army1,151 words
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122 1936-10-15 11 NEGRI NEEDSBetter Grazing, Pedigree Bulls (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Oct. II. A SUMMARY of the principal findings and recommendations of the State Livestock Improvement Committee tabled at a meeting of the Negri Sembilan Planters' Association stated that Negri Sembilan was not self supporting for tis meat and dairy produce.122 words
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1012 1936-10-15 12 REGENT ON TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP. Luncheon For British Minister. -fINCE 1914, when the Treaty of Friendship between Singapore and Johort was amended, this State has been satisfactorily developed by leaps and bounds,” said H.H. the Regent ol Johore at a luncheon he1,012 words
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Article131 1936-10-15 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 11. Fears that the society might be treated as an investment society by some of the rentier members was expressed by Mr. C. G. Sollis. presiding at the half-yearly meeting of the Selangor Government Servants* Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society131 words
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Article435 1936-10-15 12 Mr. F. E. Sewell— Miss P. Coleman. IN a church beautifully decorated with white lilies. honolulu frangipani, and green ferns, Miss Phyllis Patricia Coleman, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Coleman, of Singapore, was married on Friday to Mr. Frank Edward Anson Blackwood Sewell, only son435 words
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Article86 1936-10-15 12 The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Haji Ismail bin Che’ Lee to be a Deputy Collector of Land Revenue for Singapore. Mr. A. W. Burtt to be Senior Assistant Analyst, Singapore. Mr. T. P. Cromwell, M.C.S., to be an Assistant District Judge for Singapore,86 words
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Article305 1936-10-15 12 EMPIRE DEFENCE DUTCH COLONIES. Batavia Comment On An “Understanding.” CAN SMALL POWERS TRUST BRITAIN? (From Our Our Correspondent.) Batavia, Oct. 11. £OMMENT on the oft-rumoured ‘’understanding/’ which is said to exist between Great Britain and the Netherlands regarding defence policy in the East, is made by Mr. G. G. van305 words
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Article150 1936-10-15 12 Former Wife Gets $350. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 9. The case in which Che Ahmad bin Datoh Abdul Wahab, a minor Chief o? Perak and the Penghulu of Kampong Kepayang. was sued in the Ipoh Supreme Court, before the Hon. Mr Justice Aitken, by his150 words
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718 1936-10-15 13 No Direct Evidence On How Car Was Driven. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct 6. IRTHUR Newark, the chief instructor of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, was acquitted today on a charge of causing the death of Kengam, a Tamil boy, by driving his718 words
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Article67 1936-10-15 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 8. wells have dried up in Lumut, Perak, as a result of drought and at times no water is available in the town. Three small storage tanks have almost dried up and the small inflow is being carefully conserved to67 words
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Article290 1936-10-15 13 Public Meeting: 30 Attend. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 5. A PUBLIC meeting at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur, this evening decided how the total sum of $165,000 subscribed to the King George V Silver Jubilee Fund is to be spent. One290 words
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Article106 1936-10-15 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, by air mail. A change of military personnel is shortly due at Calcutta and Barrackpore. Calcutta will have the rare experience of welcoming two Scottish regiments. The Ist Devonshire Regiment who. during their stay in Calcutta celebrated their 250th anniversary,106 words
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Article97 1936-10-15 13 Yasuhara Arlma. wno was round guilty of forgery of a receipt signed by Yohida for $5,956 in settlement of a promissory note, and on two counts of abetment of the offence of using as genuine forged documents, came up for sentence on Friday morning in the97 words
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Article, Illustration279 1936-10-15 13 Mr. Kao Ling Pai. DUE HERE ON OCT. 28. TTHE new Chinese Consui- General to Singapore, Mr. Kao Ling Pai, who is expected in Singapore by the Potsdam on Oct. 28, has worked closely with General Chiang Kai-shek and has greatly impressed the Generalissimo by his279 words
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Article93 1936-10-15 13 fFrorn Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. I. Alleged to have stolen $2,000 worth of rubber coupons, the property of Messrs. Anglo-French and Bendixen, of High Street Lane, Kuala Lumpur, by whom .e was employed as a clerk, a Chinese, Lew Thean Moh, pleaded not93 words
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895 1936-10-15 14 EMPLOYERS SHOULD BE REGISTERED. Financial Guarantees Needed. I'OMPULSORY registration of every sub-contractor or any employer of labour and enforcement of a system of financial guarantees are the remedies for labour troubles in Singapore, says a contributor to the Straits Times in a letter published below.895 words
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Article111 1936-10-15 14 To the Editor, of the Straits Times Sir.—As one of many hundreds who were entertained to an excellent programme rendered by the band of the Royal Inniskilllng Fusiliers at the Swimming Club on Sunday evening. I would like to express my appreciation of the hard work111 words
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439 1936-10-15 14 “UNFAIR PENALTIES FOR COLONY TRADE. No Balance To N. E. I. Restrictions. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—Being the agents for a wellknown British tyre manufacturer, we have read with considerable interest your leading article of August 12 and Mr. Hartman’s letter of August 17. We entirely agree439 words
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Article76 1936-10-15 14 /CHARGED with having committed criminal breach of trust, in respect of $2O cash, the property of James Newton, in the month of July, a gunner in the Royal Artillery, of the 11th Heavy Battery, Blakang Mati, named Ronald John Hovells was produced belore Mr. G. W. Davis76 words
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Article144 1936-10-15 14 And The Male Driver Who Blinked To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—Would anyone believe that it is possible to comb one’s hair, using both hands for the purpose, and drive a motor-car at the same time? Believe it or not. it was my144 words
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Article112 1936-10-15 14 A British Trade Fair will probabiv be held in Singapore early next year to precede the Coronation celebrations The organising committee of the Fair held in Singapore last May are planning to hold next year’s Fair on a large scale appropriate to the occasion. iind they112 words
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87 1936-10-15 14 tFrom Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Oct. 7. Following the introduction of the wage earners’ ordinance there has been a rush in Penang, particularly by government municipal servants to declare their liabilities It is understood that one in Government department practically the whole staff has sought protection87 words
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Article, Illustration1859 1936-10-15 15 Retiring R.R.I. Director On The Present Position. “FORESTRY” COVERS BETTER UNDERSTOOD. I SHOULD like to emphasise the fact that we are now only beginning lo realise the deterioration which has been in progress for some 30 years due to unsuitable Agricultural practice—Photo by courtesy of R.R.l.; —Photo by courtesy of R.R.I. - 1,859 words
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Article672 1936-10-15 16 Inadvisable For Them To Say. ADVANTAGES IN INDO-CHINA. Our Planting Correspondent.) *r»HE Straits Times recently re- produced from The Planter questions and answers given at the annual meeting of a rubber company on the question of salaries. The planted area of the company was about 3,350 acres,672 words
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Article, Illustration53 1936-10-15 16 —CLONE BO. 5 (March 1936). Trees manured with complete NPK fertilizer have grown 25% faster than the unmanurcd control since first application in 1933. Trees planted In 1931 (budded stu tip —(Phct>grapn by courtesy of trees planted in 1931 (budded stu tip —(Phctigrapn by courtesytrees planted in 1931 (budded stu tip—(Phctigrapn by courtesy of I.C.l. CMalaya) - 53 words
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Article97 1936-10-15 16 The following F.M.S. appointments are gazetted:— Mr. Dhian Singh to act as SubTreasurer Upper Perak Mr H. W. Phear to act as Senior Deputy Commissioner. Customs and Excise. F MS. in addition to his own duties. Enche Hashim bin Mat Dris to act as Sjcorid Magistrate. Ipoh Class97 words
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Article81 1936-10-15 16 Sequel To Injury Of Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh Ocf. 7. HOLLOWING investigations by r the police into the accident in ivhich a Chinese teas badly injured by a Sakai wild pig trap in the jungle near the Kinta waterworks off Tanjong Rambutan, the Sakai81 words
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Article365 1936-10-15 16 ALLEGATION RECONSTRUCTED. Inspector On Trial; Court Scene. AN attempt was made to reconstruct the scene at the office of the Weights and Measures Department on the morning of June 13 when Inspector Richard Nunn, Inspector of Weights and Measures, was alleged to have received a bribe of $86 and365 words
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Article156 1936-10-15 16 427 Soldiers And Sailors Land. ■'THE first batch of thousands of troops which will pass througn Singapore during the 1936-37 trooping season arrived here on Oct. 8 by the s.s. Lancashire. The Lancashire brought Naval ratings and military and R.A.F. drafts to Singapore and sailed the same156 words
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Article, Illustration663 1936-10-15 17 Brother officers of the Selangor Police Force formed an archway with their swords for Mr. I. I). MacDonald, O C .P.D.. Kuala Lumpur South, and his bride, the former Miss Stella Millicent Shepard, as tliev left St. Rarnabhas ('hurch at Klang after their marriage. !\ir.663 words
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Article659 1936-10-15 21 Cabin Tragedy: Funeral Of Mr. R. Arakie. ALL the staff and most of the undergraduates of Raffles College attended the funeral at Bidadari Cemetery, Singapore, on Thursday morning of Mr. Ralph Arakie, M.Sc.. Reader in Economics at the College, who was found hanged in his cabin659 words
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47 1936-10-15 21 —Straits Tivies Photograph.—Straits Tivies Photograph. - 47 words
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Article66 1936-10-15 21 (From Our Own CorresDondent) Seremban, Oct. 8. Reports of roaming tigers are coming from all parts of the country at the moment. News reached Seremban this morning that tigers are prowling about in the mukim of Linggi. Several Chinese have reported losses or pigs while many people66 words
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Article994 1936-10-15 21 Home Education Of Children In The East: Practical Suggestions For Malayan Mothers. We read of women out here who cannot find any intellectual friends or interests, women who have constant tussles with their servants, and who with little effort decide it is easier to let cookie have994 words
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Article, Illustration545 1936-10-15 22 Commercial Route. PRESSMAN ARRIVES AND IS GONE. OUT to establish a round-the-world air record of 21 days Mr. H. R. Ekins, American pressman, arrived by K.L.M. piano on Thursday (Oct. 8) from Europe, snatched four hours sleep in Singapore, and was up before545 words
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Article56 1936-10-15 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Oct. 8. The district judge. Mr. M. C. Hay, delivering judgment in the acid throwing case, acquitted and discharged Ibrahim bin Hassan who was charged with causing grievous hurt by throwing acid on Mohamed R'awther’s lace The judg'* accepted accused’s evidence and56 words
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Article292 1936-10-15 22 Driver Charged: Unusual Case. Under a rule that the driver of a motor-car or traction engine shall bring his vehicle to a stop at the request of a person in charge of a horse, the driver of a Singapore Traction Co.’s trolley bus was prosecuted in the292 words
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Article42 1936-10-15 22 As from Oct 8. the K.L.M planes from Europe will arrive in Singapore on Thursdays and on Mondays at 6 pm. This is in connection with the coming in force of the winter service from Oct. 3. 1036 to Apr. 3. 193742 words
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76 1936-10-15 22 the Barbados. —Aneta-Trans-Oce-an. Berlin, Oct. 8. TTHREE ships of the German navy will embark on foreign cruises on Saturday. The cruiser, Emden, will make a two-month voyage touching at Istanbul, Ceylon, and Singapore. The battleship. Schlesien will make a four-month cruise to South American waters,the Barbados.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 76 words
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109 1936-10-15 22 THERE ARE THREE MORE OR LESS ELIGIBLE EUROPEAN BACHELORS IN SINGAPORE TO EVERY UNMARRIED WOMAN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CENSUS, TAKEN LAST JUNE. The area under review covers only the municipality, and it* the figures were taken to include Changi, and the109 words
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Article582 1936-10-15 22 CAME TO MALAYA 40 YEARS AGO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Oct. 5. The death took place here this morning of Mr. J. N. Sheffield v J.P.. one of the oldest European residents in this district having come to Malaya in 1896. Mr. Sheffield582 words
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Article45 1936-10-15 22 Mr. K. M. Naik. G.D.A.. R.A., director of the National Insurance Co. Ltd., accompanied by Mr. H. L. Humphreys. A I A is paying a rhort visit to Malaya this month. They are travelling by air and are expected in Kuala Lumpur about, Oct. 20.45 words
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339 1936-10-15 23 Unique Ceremony At Next Federal Council Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. UISTORY will be made in Malaya next month, when H E the Hiirh n Commissioner Sir Shenton Thomas, will present swords'of honour to tour Malays -nil Lieutenant Ra.ia Lope,339 words
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Article45 1936-10-15 23 The engagement is announced of Mr Kuay Hein Wah, of Messrs. Ror.eo Ltd. < Kuala Lumpur oranch*. only •>on of Mr. and Mrs Kuay Cheng Tew. °f Kuala Lumpur, and Miss Yap Paik Wall. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yap Chook Foo. of Kuala Lumpur.45 words
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241 1936-10-15 23 ONE CHARGE FAILS. In the Assize Court on Oct. 8 Mr. Justice Adrian Clark, refusing the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s animation for an amendment to the second charge against Sim Kim Joo. who was in the dock in connection with the disposal of a part of241 words
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265 1936-10-15 23 •From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. Jaffnese Co-operative Society, Ltd., of Kuala Lumpur. v *hit‘h has completed 12 years of existence and collected nearly •>1,000,000 as subscription during ’nat period, has issued its halfyearly report for the period ended J «nc 30, 1936. states265 words
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Article90 1936-10-15 23 Ipoll’s First Samsu Factory. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 7. Jt is understood that the British Resident, Perak, has approved of the construction of a samsu factory in Ipoh and the Customs authorities have agreed to issue the necessary licence. The site of the new90 words
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223 1936-10-15 23 Encouraging Theatrical Enterprise. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 6. a view to encouraging local theatrical enterprise, Major Kidd, chairman of the Sanitary Board, at today’s meeting of the board, moved a resolution that the scale of charges payable for use223 words
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Article30 1936-10-15 23 The engagement, is announced of Mr Ee Kay En, of Messrs. Boon Hua Klang. and Miss Khoo Beng Nee. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Teck Khuan. of Klang.30 words
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282 1936-10-15 23 Negotiations For Important Islands As Flying Boat Base. I IMPORTANT aviation developments, including the establishment ot a permanent flying-boat route between Singapore and Hong Kong, are expected to be announced officially in f he near future. The Straits Times understands that negotiations are now taking place282 words
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102 1936-10-15 23 PYTHON RESISTS SMOKE WATER. Dug Out Of Drain. AN eleven-foot long python, cornered under a culvert in a Singapore street last week, resisted efforts to capture it alive for four hours. Finally, after gallons of water, a straw fire and sprays of a powerful disinfectant had failed in their purpose102 words
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Article59 1936-10-15 23 The death took place at the General Hospital. Singapore, on Wednesday of Mrs. A. Scott, mother of Mrs. A. Fonaldson and Mrs. Kenyon Slade. Mrs Scott was an 010 resident, having arrived In Singapore from England 25 years ago She was agec 78 years The59 words
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Article, Illustration898 1936-10-15 24 Listeners’ Replies To Questionnaire. (From Our Radio Correspondent > MALAYAN listeners have been even 1 more eager to comment on the B B C. Empire programmes, as suggest ed in the questionnaire published in the Radio Supplement last week, than they were to reply to898 words
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510 1936-10-15 24 New F. M. S. Bill Follows Building Collapse. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 3. Clauses 5 and 9 accelerate the procedure for dealing with buildings in a ruinous and dangerous state instead of the present procedure of dealing with such buildings as nuisances.510 words
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Article304 1936-10-15 24 “CONGLOMERATION OF MYTHS.” I Islam has never attempted I to preach its doctrines at the point of the sword, and Islam granted women a privileged i place in society long before Christianity. These two points were emphasised by the noted Moslem theologian and and missionary, Maulana Mohamed304 words
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75 1936-10-15 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 6. A trade war between two rival motor-boat companies plying between Teluk Anson and Lambor, a 14-hour journey by river, for the monopoly to carry goods and passengers, has resulted in drastic reductions in tariff. It is understood75 words
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Article57 1936-10-15 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. Driving along Victory Avenue this afternoon, Mrs. C. Duurentydt a European. felt a slight faint and before she could stop the car it crashed into a lamp post on the near side of the road. Although Mrs. Duurentydt57 words
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248 1936-10-15 25 Hong Kong. Development May Be Restricted. japan invited to participate IN AGREEMENT. pKESH hope that the Washington Treaty clause restricting new fortifications in the Pacific will be renewed is contained in messages from London and Washington Under the treaty, which expires at the end of248 words
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117 1936-10-15 25 -Reuter. America Prepared To Equal Any Power. In Washington, Britain’s proposal to extend the Pacific fortification clauses of the Naval Treaty were discussed by Mr. Claude A. Swanson and Admiral Standley. of the U.S. Navy Department at a Press conference yesterday. Mr. Swanson-Reuter. - 117 words
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Article90 1936-10-15 25 Reuter. Moscow, Oct. 8 Following official admittance oi the arrest of the well-known Soviet journalist Karl Radek, Pravda states that a widespread plot to wreck Soviet industry, transport and agriculture is alleged to have been admitted by leading Trotskyites. The newspaper alleges Karl Radek and othersReuter. - 90 words
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129 1936-10-15 25 -Reuter. Geneva, Oct. 9. QHINA and Latvia were today elected to non-permanent seats on the League Council, says Reuter. China will represent Asiatic countries on the Council. China and Latvia were elected for a period of three years China was elected by 51 votes-Reuter. - 129 words
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Article49 1936-10-15 25 other cities on Oct. 11—Sin Chew Jit Poh. The fortieth anniversary of the rescue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen from the Imperial Manchu Embassy in London through the efforts of his British friends was widely commemorated by the Kuomintang in Nanking and other cities on Oct. 11— Sin Chew Jitother cities on Oct. 11—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 49 words
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157 1936-10-15 25 —Reuter. ‘CHINA MUST HAVE IT, SAYS CHIANG. Nanking. Oct. 9. China is capable of achieving great deeds by her own efforts, of wiping out the destructive forces of militarism, of undertaking constructive measures for the welfare of the people, in short, capable of—Reuter. - 157 words
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Article118 1936-10-15 25 —Reuter. DR. SCHUSCHNIGG. Vienna. Oct. 10. Chancellor Schuschnigg has become sole dictator of Austria following an all-night sitting of the Council of Ministers. Prince Starhemberg has left the country for a secret destination. The capital is intrigued by a report that Major Fey has challenged his—Reuter. - 118 words
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248 1936-10-15 25 -Reuter. Taihoku, Oct. 8. An allegation that the Paymaster Commander of H.M.S. Medway photo- graphed the radio station and fortified zone at Keelung from the Medway was issued today by the headquarters of the Formosan Army, which, in view of the “grave nature”-Reuter. - 248 words
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259 1936-10-15 25 -Reuter. Baton Charges By Police. DEMONSTRATION BANNED. PIGHTY-FOUR arrests were made Oct. 4 in connection with a Fascist demonstration in the East End of London which was banned at the last minute by the police. The police twice charged the crowd with batons and a-Reuter. - 259 words
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Article174 1936-10-15 25 private buildings and houses.— British. I Wireless. Decorations Scheme In London. London. Oct. 10. Good progress Is being made with the preparation of designs for the decoration of streets and parks of London for the Coronation. Eminent architects who have been appointed to supervise the schemes ofprivate buildings and houses.—British. I Wireless. - 174 words
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499 1936-10-15 26 ‘Must Bear Consequences Of Tragic Folly.’ THE Japanese Government’s 1 policy in China is severely criticised in a leading article in The Times (London) published on Oct. 7 and cabled to Singapore by Reuter. “Britain in particular is499 words
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Article127 1936-10-15 26 —Reuter. Save Hundreds From Burning City. Hankow, Oct. 7. A MESSAGE from Ichang says bluejackets from H.M.S. Gannet played a heroic part in a fire which devastated a large part of that city yesterday, fighting the flames shoulder to shoulder with Chinese soldiers all day long. Hundreds—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article167 1936-10-15 26 —Reuter. BERLIN CONFERENCE POSTPONED. Berlin. Oct. 11. The country is mysified at the sudden decision to postpone the National Colonial Conference, which is due to start at Breslau on Friday. A campaign to make the country colony-conscious has been worked up tor some time and the—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article333 1936-10-15 26 Reuter. Will Withdraw If Violation Continues. The Soviets threat to abrogate the Neutrality pact is causing grave misgivings in Europe. League circles are apprehensive the Soviet may openly support the Spanish government. Madrid may hold out another month «n which case the Soviet would have plentyReuter. - 333 words
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Article78 1936-10-15 26 —Reuter. Detroit, Oct. 9. Dayton Dean, a member of the Black Legion and the self-confessed murderer of a Government reliefworker, Charles Poole, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment, is the seventh member of the Black Legion to be found guilty of murder of the—Reuter. - 78 words
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122 1936-10-15 26 -Reuter. *yHE British handling of the Palestine situation was sharply criticised by the Mandates Commission at Geneva. M. Lungy, (Norway), said the whole country had become the prey of extremist Arab nationalist agitators and he expressed astonishment that Britain, the Mandatory power, was-Reuter. - 122 words
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Article183 1936-10-15 26 anee of the Fascist organisation.—Reuter Wireless. Small Fines Imposed In London. London, Oct. 5. The London magistrates dealt with 100 cases in connection with yesterday’s East End Fascist disturbances. Th? majority of the accused were charged with obstructing the police or using insulting language and wereanee of the Fascist organisation.—Reuter Wireless. - 183 words
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206 1936-10-15 26 —British Wireless. London, Oct. C. of the newspapers praise the police for their handling ot the dangerous situation created by the proposed march of a contingent of the British Union of Fascist.' through the narrow streets of the East End of London yesterday, which was—British Wireless. - 206 words
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Article97 1936-10-15 26 —Reuter. London. Sept. 23. Rubber circles are at present rather reserved regarding the Netherlands embargo on gold exports pending further study of the issues. Brokers generally consider, however that the already favourable outloo.: for rubber will be materially assisted by a probable worldwide expansion ol trade. It—Reuter. - 97 words
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173 1936-10-15 27 Heuter. Chiang And Kawagoe Meet In Nanking. Nanking, Oct. 8. -THREE weeks of explosive Sino1 Japanese tension were ended this morning when, at a momentous two-hour meeting, Gen. Chiang Kaiiihek and Mr. S. Kawagoe, the Japanese Ambassador, agreed to resume the negotiations for the readjustmentHeuter. - 173 words
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Article124 1936-10-15 27 —Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 9 According to the Yomiuri Shimr,un. Mr. Kawagoe’s report to the Foreign Office says that the Japanese ambassador explained in detail to Gen. Chiang Kai-shek six Japanese proposals, as follows: First, the establishment of the principle for joint Sino-Japanese defence against a third country's—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article112 1936-10-15 27 -Reuter. Shanghai. Oct. 7. The prediction that there will be terrific war in Europe within a year made by Viscount Rothermere on his arrival here on the Empress of •?3pan en route for Hong Kong. He said Hitler will be in Moscow within three years-Reuter. - 112 words
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247 1936-10-15 27 PORTUGAL WALKS OUT OF LONDON COMMITTEE. Russian Allegations Italy’s Counter Charges. nADTitmi London, Oct. 10. pUKrLGAL is threatening to withdraw from the Powers’ agreement not to intervene in the Spanish civil war. The Portuguese delegate yesterday walked out of the London meeting of the committee which247 words
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Article217 1936-10-15 27 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Gen. Chiang Firm On North China Issue. Shanghai, Oct. 12. •pHE Sino-Japanese deadlock persists, and both sides are pessimistic over the possibility of a peaceful outcome. It is understood that Gen. Chiang-Kai-shek has informed Mr. Kawagoe, the Japanese Ambassador, that the Chinese Government willSin Chew Jit Poh. - 217 words
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Article236 1936-10-15 27 Reuter Wireless. SIR J. SIMON’S CONDEMNATION. London, Oct. 10. A scathing attack on Fascism and Communism was delivered by Sir John Simon, the Home Secretary, referring to the prohibition of the Fascist march in the East End on October 4. He declared the antics and language ofReuter Wireless. - 236 words
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Article271 1936-10-15 27 -Reuter. Defence Programme’s Rising Costs. London, Oct. 7. MR. Neville Chamberlain, speaking at the annual bankers’ dinner yesterday. said Britain’s expenditure on this year’s defence programme was rising so rapidly as to outweigh any reasonable probability of it being counterbalanced by a corresponding expansion of-Reuter. - 271 words
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Article86 1936-10-15 27 FOREIGN FORCE FOR HONGKEW force to control Hongkew.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Reported Decision In Shanghai. Shanghai, Oct. 7. Chinese reports state that the foreign authorities of Shanghai contemplate lodging a protest with the Japanese naval authorities against the military occupation of the International Settlement district of Hongkew. It is statedforce to control Hongkew.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 86 words
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Article91 1936-10-15 27 -British Wireless. London, Oct. 6. More than 60 experiments have been begun by the roads department of the Ministry of Transport with the object of finding the best materials for the construction and surface treatment of roads. These experiments relate to the determination of the-British Wireless. - 91 words
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Article, Illustration839 1936-10-15 28 Special to the Straits Times. —Aneta Domei. “Britain Has Singapore And America Has Hawaii.” TOKIO COMMENT ON THE LONDON PROPOSAL. BECAUSE Great Britain has fortified Singapore and the United States have built a naval base at Hawaii, the Japanese Government think they should beSpecial to the Straits Times.; —Aneta Domei. - 839 words
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43 1936-10-15 28 -Sin Chew Jit Poh. Hong Kong, Oct. 12. The Chinese community of Hong Kong expect to contribute five “birth- day planes” to Gen. Chiang Kai-shek. Sir Robert Hotung heads the list with $100.000 —Sin Chew Jit Poh.-Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 43 words
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564 1936-10-15 28 (Special to the Straits Times.) Aneta-Domei. LORD ROTHERMERE ON THE FAR EASTERN OUTLOOK. War Danger In Europe. Tokio, Oct. 6. Lord Rothermere, the British newspaper proprietor who controls the Daily Mail, arrived in Yokohama aboard the Empress of .Japan, and was met(Special to the Straits Times.); Aneta-Domei. - 564 words
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Article91 1936-10-15 28 A Lake Palace For The League Reuter. 'THE new £2,000,000 Council Chamber for the League was formally inaugurated on the shores of Lake Geneva by a special sitting of the Council. The hall is a handsome room considerably wider than it is long, and w ith dull brass panellings relievingReuter. - 91 words
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Article, Illustration1190 1936-10-15 29 “Echo. ” - By Echo WON on a stymie at the 38th That was the end of four hours of tense play at Bukit Timah during the week-end, in the final1,190 words
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Article174 1936-10-15 29 Frazer Wins With 76 and 82. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Oct. 7. N. B. Frazer won the championship of the Seremban Golf Club with socres of 76 and 82—158. Other scores returned were:— A. E. Greetham 88 and 87—175 J. K. Ramsay 85 and 92—177 D.174 words
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Article232 1936-10-15 29 Forty-Nine Pairs Compete At Bukit' Timah. T*HE first bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for October was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Staunton with a net score of 30 3 4 Forty-nine cards were taken out232 words
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Article51 1936-10-15 29 -Reuter London. Oct. 12. The steeplechase Jockey Billy Stott died suddenly from heart failure. He was 37. I Stott was champion steeplechase and j hurdle Jockey from 1927 to 1932 His mount Pelorous Jack fell at the last i hurdle in the 1933 Grand National when leading-Reuter - 51 words
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Article82 1936-10-15 29 Tie In Australian Benefit Match Sydney, Oct. 16. IN the Bardsley-Gregory testi- monial match Don Bradman’s eleven, comprising mostly Test team hopes, met Richardson’s eleven, representing the probable Test team. Richardson’s team batted first and made 385, Brown scoring 101 and Ward taking seven wickets for 127.82 words
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Article292 1936-10-15 30 Skins’ “A And “S” Companies To Contest Final. T'HE semi-finals of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers’ Inter-Company 4 boxing, held last week at Tanglin barracks, resulted in A Company eliminating B Company and S Company beating C Company. “A” and "S" Companies each scored 25 points against292 words
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238 1936-10-15 30 Chinese Beaten In Good Game. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 8. After holding their own against a fast set of forwards in the first half, in which no goals were scored, the Selangor Chinese Recreation Club were beaten 2—0 by the Selangor238 words
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Article, Illustration59 1936-10-15 30 who has just won the U.S. women’s golf championship at the Canoe Brook Country Club, Summit, New Jersey, beating Mrs. Orcutt-Crews 4 and 3 in the 36 holes final. She is seen here in the boat train at Waterloo before leaving for America. Miss Barton is only 1959 words
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477 1936-10-15 30 And Secures Autumn Cup For W. Munro. Exceptionally good cards were returned in the October medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday .The winners were W. Munro in A division with a net score477 words
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Article41 1936-10-15 30 Reuter. London, Oct. 8. 'THE first broadcast ever given from Newmarket, which is regarded as the headquarters of horseracing, will take place on Oct. 28, when a commentary on the Cambridgeshire will be given for Empire radio listenersReuter. - 41 words
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Article227 1936-10-15 30 LATEST SCORES IN N.R.A. MEDAL SHOOT. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 9. The F.M.S. Volunteer Force Rifle Association has issued the scores of competitors in the Malayan Roll who have completed five cards. O. West is now in the lead, with 486 points,227 words
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Article385 1936-10-15 30 The women’s October medal competition was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a win for Mrs. G. V. Allen in “A” division with a net score of 32y 2 in a win for Miss B. H. Egger in “B” division with a net score385 words
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951 1936-10-15 31 Switchback’s Record For 5£ Furlongs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 11. The five-and-a-half furlongs course record was equalled and then lowered at yesterday’s races—the first day of the Selangor Turf Club autumn meeting, which opened under ideal weather conditions. His Highness the951 words
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Article, Illustration27 1936-10-15 31 As this picture shows, the M.C.U. were able to take things lightheartedly in their hockey match against the S. C. C. “A” on Friday. —Straits Times Photoyrapn—Straits Times Photoyrapn - 27 words
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Article514 1936-10-15 31 Twenty-One Points Scored Against The Army (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. II. Heat Negri-Malacca 32—0 and the Army 21—0—that is Selangor’s start in “big” rugger this season; it has aroused high hopes and optimism regarding Malaya Cup prospects. The brilliant victory over the Army514 words
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Article73 1936-10-15 31 —Reuter. Sydney, Oct. 10. In the New South Wales golf championship Ferrier went round in 72, 72, 71, 62, total 277. In his last round he had ten birdies and was ten under par, easily an Australian record, as is the aggregate. Aubrey Boomer did a 61 at—Reuter. - 73 words
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351 1936-10-15 31 Military Backs Play Impressively. (From Our Ow.i Correspondent) Seremb&n, Oct. 11. RELENTLESS tackling by the Negri Sernbilan-Malacca backs enabled the home side to keep their line intact although they lost to the Army team today by six points (two penalty goals) to nil. The351 words
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Article107 1936-10-15 31 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Oct. 10. North Johore were no match for the Negri-Malacca second string and lost by 25 points (three goals, two tries and a dropped goal) to three points (a try). The Combined States started shakily but played very well in107 words
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1308 1936-10-15 32 HOME SOCCER RESULTS LEAGUE TABLES. Saturday’s results <t. the Home soccer leagues, as cabled by Reuter, and the tables up to date, are as follow ENGLISH LEAGUE DIV. L Arsenal 1 Sheffield Wed. 1 Birmingham 2 Leeds U 1 Bolton W I Derby Co 3 Brentford 4 Manchester U. 01,308 words
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Article43 1936-10-15 32 -Reuter. Rangers And Thistle To Replay. London. Oct. 10. The Rangers and Partick Thistle, down in the fixtures to meet in a Scottish League match, contested instead the final tie in the Glasgow Cup competition. The result was a draw—2—2 —Reuter.-Reuter. - 43 words
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Article53 1936-10-15 32 Lawn Tennis Keuter. Queen’s Club, Oct 9. In the arnual International Club lawn tennis match Great Britain leads France by 5 matches to 4 at the end of the first day. Outstanding results were: Austin beat Destremeau 4—6. 6- 4, o—4 Borotra beat Hare 6 -3 6Keuter. - 53 words
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Article613 1936-10-15 32 Services Share Honours At Water Polo. THE Singapore Swimming: Club matched themselves, at their pool 1 on Sunday, against the Combined Services in a team race and a water polo match. The race, over six lengths (300 metres), each man swimming one length, was won613 words
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Article148 1936-10-15 32 Old Committee Get The "Hack." (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Oct. 4. A stormy annual 1 meeting of the Siam Turf Club, with a record attendance. took place on Tuesday. Practically the entire old committee were turned out. Last year’s chairman. Phya Pradibaddha Bhubal. came eleventh148 words
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Article165 1936-10-15 32 Rifle Shooting. Mrs. Wells’ Fine Scores At Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, Oct. 5. Mrs. C. W. Wells, wife of the Negri Sembilan-Malacca rugger captain, is a strong candidate fo- the F.M.S rifle team which is to compete in the Overseas Postal match shortly. The feature of165 words
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Article1011 1936-10-15 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. No Agreement On Tin Control In Sight. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report, issued at the lose of busintss on Tuesday (Oct. 13), write: Fairly active conditions have prevailed in the local market during the past week with more interest shown :n rubber1,011 words
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Article222 1936-10-15 1 Singapore, October 14, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Java Cube 9.50 White Muntok Pepper ,17.50 White Pepper 17. Black Pepper 10.50 Mixed Copra 5.50 •Sundried Copra 5.75 Small Flake Tapioca 5.25 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.50 Mea Pearl Tapioca 5 25 Small Pearl Topioca 5 30 No. 1 Sago Flour Lingga222 words
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Article374 1936-10-15 1 London, Oct. 13. The tollowing are today's closing middle prices on the London stocx Exchange: Shares ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Y ester- Rim 'lay or Fail Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 117". *4 Funding Loan 4 d.c. 1960-90 117*4 War Loan 3% p.c 108 -f Straits374 words
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276 1936-10-15 2 Edible Oils And Fats. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala. Lumpur, Oct. 9. New Import duties on edible oils and tats are given in a supplement to the F.M.S. Gazette issued today. They are aimed at placing the manufacturer of ground-nut oil in the276 words
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Article99 1936-10-15 2 rpHE domestic production, as represented by exports from the Federated Malay States Unfederated Malay States and Straits Settlements, of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, tin content, during the month of September totalled 5,125 tons, compared with 4,721 tons for the preceding month. Of this99 words
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Article80 1936-10-15 2 From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 9. The value of amang ore for the purpose of levying export duty is fixed as SlO per ton, with effect from Oct. 9, 1936, according to a Supplement to the F.M.S. Gazette issued today. It is also80 words
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Article30 1936-10-15 2 The directors of Sungel Luas Tin Dredging Ltd. have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent payable on Sept 30. to shareholders registered on Sept. 2630 words
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381 1936-10-15 2 Improvement In Trade Anticipated. (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia. Oct. 3. The devaluation or the depreciation of the guilder had immediate repercussions throughout the Netherlands Indies. Shares of practically all categories advanced by leaps and bounds, some to the extent of 30 or 40 points.381 words
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Article52 1936-10-15 2 The production of rubber from the following estates during September was:— lb. Alor Gajah 14,900 Australasia 19,500 Ayer Pan as v 60,000 Glenealy 34,000 Jalan Kebun 13,500 Kluang 33.000 Pajam 126,500 Port Swettenham *OO Tambalak 13.000 Teluk Anson 40,802 Ulu Benut 21.000 Henrietta Rubber 107,000 Sungei Matang52 words
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Article39 1936-10-15 2 The Dutput of tin ore for the quarter July to Sept, from Sungei Way Dredging Ltd. was 3,757 piculs. The estimated costs for the quarter were £12,300 and the estimated value of the ore was £24,000.39 words
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Article259 1936-10-15 2 light of daily circumstances.—British Wireless. Gold Obtainable In Exchange For Notes. London, Oct. 12. FE following announcement has been issued by the Treasury “Arrangements for the technical co-operation with the monetary authorities in the United States have now been completed and a new regulation is being publishedlight of daily circumstances.—British Wireless. - 259 words
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Article96 1936-10-15 2 QTOCKS of rubber in the hands of dealers, Harbour Boards, and other port stocks, in the Straits Settlements on Sept. 30 totalled 30,130 tons compared with 31,718 tons at the end of August. Dealers stocks were distributed as to ***** tons on Singapore Island; 396 words
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Article92 1936-10-15 2 During the week ending Oct. 3. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 30.952 cases, of which: 13,622 (44 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, 837 (3 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe, 14,900 (48 per cent) cases to Canada, and 1,593 (5 per cent)92 words
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Article70 1936-10-15 2 —Reuter. Batavia, Oct. 10. The Netherlands Indian export duty on native rubber has been raised to 52 guilders for each 100 kilograms dry. —Reuter. After devaluation of the guilder the rate was raised from 37 to 47 guilders and then by stages to 51 guilders. The directors—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article167 1936-10-15 2 n til —Reuter. COURT DECISIONS TO BE REVIEWED. Washington. Oct. 12 The Supreme Court has handed down a decision granting the New Deal a review by the Supreme Court of the Government’s contention that the 50 per cent, tax on silver profits made prior to the passagen til —Reuter. - 167 words
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Article138 1936-10-15 2 -Reuter. British Economist On The Currency Changes. London, Oct. 10 Sir Robert Kinderslcy, president of •the National Savings Movement, speaking at Southport, expressed the opinion that the recent currency devaluations were of the utmost significance to the world. Before it occurred, he said, those who were watching-Reuter. - 138 words
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Article53 1936-10-15 2 Prohibited By Special Ordinance. (From Our Own Correspondent* Batavia. Oct. 3 An emergency ordinance by which the exportation of gold from the Netherlands Indies is prohibited, was Introduced and passed at the Peoples Council. The Director of Finance is authorised to grant special licences for53 words
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Article67 1936-10-15 2 Capital Reconstruction Pending. The directors of Borneo Co. Ltd. state that it is impossible to recommend payment of any dividend on the 7»/ 2 per cent, cumulative preference shares for the year ended March la s! A scheme for the reconstruction of the company’s capital67 words
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Article28 1936-10-15 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Batavia. Oct. 3 The Batavia Freight Conference has decided to raise freight by 25 per cer as from Nov. 1.28 words
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Article705 1936-10-15 3 NATIVE’S POSITION IN VI. UNSATISFACTORY. HIGHER prices may EVENTUATE. STANTON NELSON AND CC. LTD. in tnslr weekly report on the rubber market issued on Oct. 9 write:— prices during the week have remain,Q ,!(>ady out the market has been qu; ’.j with no great volume of business705 words
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Article288 1936-10-15 3 Proposed Dividend Of Five Per Cent. The report of the directors of the British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co. Ltd. for the year ended June 30. states that the profit was $14,281 to which has been added $7,354 brought forward, making $21,635. The directors propose to pay288 words
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Article82 1936-10-15 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Oct. 9. Siam’s deposits with French banks are affected by the devaluation of the franc to i total of just under one million ticals At the present time money orders in francs are only cashable at half the face value pending82 words
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68 1936-10-15 3 During August seven tin mines in the F.M S. closed down and 11 mines wenopened or re opened, resulting in an increase of 1 307 in the hor«? n« machinery employed and an increas** in the labour employed of 315 The total number of68 words
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Article462 1936-10-15 3 NET PROFIT OF $34,800. TOTAL DISTRIBUTION OF 15 PER CENT. *J*HE repoTt of the directors of Hitam Tin Ltd. states that the net profit for the year ended June 30. was $34,802 to which has been added $9,886 brought forward making $44,688. Three interim dividends462 words
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Article61 1936-10-15 3 Third Increase This Week. Batavia, Oct. 7. The N.I. export duty on native rubber as from tomorrow will be 51 guilders per hundred kilograms dry.— Reuter. This is the third increase within a week Following the devaluation of the guilder the duty was raised from61 words
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Article197 1936-10-15 3 —Reuter. BIG REDUCTION IN STOCKS. London. Oct. 8. The decision of the London Pepper Pool to cease its sales of pepper on the London market is attributed to feelings that a higher price for pepper is due now that the London stocks of white pepper are—Reuter. - 197 words
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Article42 1936-10-15 3 —Reuter. London, Oct. 9 Following its recent action in withdrawing as a seller, the Pepper Sales Control Committee announces today that it is prepared to sell pepper in bond at 4 3 4d. and duty paid at SVfedper lb.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article139 1936-10-15 3 387 Tons Sold. HTHE Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1 Rubber Association held its 1.298th auction on Oct. 7 when there were catalogued 931,085 lbs., 415.66 tons; offered 918.535 lbs.. 410.06 tons; sold 867.359 lbs., 387.21 tons. Spot London 7%d. New York 16 5!16 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed139 words
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Article26 1936-10-15 3 The following rubber crops harvested during September are notified lb. Alor Pongsu. 67.975 Bedong. 54.395 Broome. 155.574 Malaka Plnda. 45.000 Temerloh. 25.17526 words
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Article27 1936-10-15 3 The output of tin ore from Kramat Pulai mine for September was as follows;—From the mine 339 piculs. From trlbutors 85 plctuls Total 424 piculs.27 words
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Article620 1936-10-15 4 London Exchange Prices On October 2. Allagar (2/) 1/5; Alor Pongsu (2/> 2/1; Anglo-Malay (£1> 13/3; Ayer Kunlng <£l> 32/6; Bagan Serai (£1) 17/6; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 2/9‘aI Banteng (£1) 20/; Batang (2/> l/0' Batu Caves (£1) 22/6; Batu Tlga (i‘l) 30/; Be Ieoh (2/) Bertam Con. (2/)620 words
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Article167 1936-10-15 4 London Exchange Prices On October 2. Ampav (4/ > 4/; Anglo-Burma <5/> 13/9; Ayer Hitam (5/) 15/3; Bangrln (£1> 16/6; Gopeng Cons. (£1) 2/; Hongkong (5/> 16/; Idris (5/) 7/; Ipoh <16/> 29/3; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 18/4; Kamuntlng (5/) 12/6; Kepong (£1) 16/; Kinta (5/) 11/3; Kinta Kellas167 words
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Article21 1936-10-15 4 Oct. 8 Ttn. S pore Price $100 OQ per picul 9 99% 12 99 13 98% 14 9921 words
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Article1615 1936-10-15 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyal) and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, October 14, 10 a.m. MINING. Issue Val. Fraser C*. Lyall it Evatt issue Val. Fraser it Co. Lyall it Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers £l" 'Kumbang 26/6 28/6 26/61,615 words
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