The Straits Budget, 7 January 1937
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Title Section29 1937-01-07 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY' ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 1117. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JANUARY 7, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1274 1937-01-07 1 Q INGA PORE welcomed in the New year with the traditional celebrations. and hopes that tin and rubber v/oult* bring in •'another successful year’s working.” The time honoured strains of ’Auld Lang Syne” and oldtime melodies were heard in the hotels and cabarets champagne corks popped1,274 words
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Article101 1937-01-07 1 Quota Decision Anticipated(From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 6. AN official announcement by the Controller of Rubber, Malaya, concerning the suggestion of the British members of the I.R.R.C. that export licences shall be issued for six months, is expected to be made tomorrow. The full committee101 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article865 1937-01-07 2 suffer a grievous loss.—Straits Times, Dec. 31. Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt would make a wonderful assistant for an exceedingly nervous editor. His ability to write thousands of words round a subject and avoid positive or contentious statements is truly remarkable. The report on his visit to Malaya assuffer a grievous loss.—Straits Times, Dec. 31. - 865 words
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Article332 1937-01-07 2 in our ignorance.—Straits Times, Jan. 2. Mr. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, in the course of a speech made at Seremban on Tuesday, paid a striking tribute to the peoples of this country. “I can say to the rest of the countries of the British Umpire,” he remarked, ‘‘thatin our ignorance.—Straits Times, Jan. 2. - 332 words
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Article308 1937-01-07 2 —Straits Times, Jan. 2. It is reported that officials of the British Broadcasting Corporation are making a fresh attempt to obtain permission in the new Charter to offer a certain percentage of sponsored programmes. The plan at present under consideration does not involve any charge to advertisers and—Straits Times, Jan. 2. - 308 words
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Article796 1937-01-07 2 shortages of labour.—Straits Times, Jan. 4. There is nothing in the draft agreement for a further period of international control of tin that is likely to cause excitement. Siam has been satisfied on terms \nfaich do not appear to be unreasonable, and the substantial increase inshortages of labour.—Straits Times, Jan. 4. - 796 words
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Article835 1937-01-07 3 —Straits Times, Jan. 5. In granting voluntarily an increase M w ages of estate labour, the United Planting Association of Malaya has acted with wisdom as A( *ll as justice, for it is certain that dn citation for higher pay would h‘»ve grown up among the coolies.—Straits Times, Jan. 5. - 835 words
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Article411 1937-01-07 3 ;.—Straits Times, Jan. 6. So the President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners is not to have his mansion—for some considerable time at all events. In view of the discovery of the fact that the Commissioners have no power to provide houses for their officers, this decision is not surprising.;.—Straits Times, Jan. 6. - 411 words
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Article276 1937-01-07 3 undesirable in principle.—Straits Times. Jan. 6. Readers of the Straits Times may have noticed that for some time past no reports of meetings of the Singapore Rural Board have appeared in our columns. The explanation is that notices of forthcoming meetings, which were formerly sentundesirable in principle.—Straits Times. Jan. 6. - 276 words
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410 1937-01-07 4 Daily Increase For Men And Women. SHARE IN NEW PROSPERITY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 5. THE United Planters’ Association of Malaya, after writing* to all sections ol the council of the Association, has decided to recommend that the wages for410 words
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Article153 1937-01-07 4 Malay Thief Threatened With Flogging. Sentence of lour months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed, by Mr J. P Biddulph in the Second Court on Monday on a Malay, named All bin Hassan. who was charged with having committed theft of a purse containing $1.04, by snatching it from Mrs.153 words
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Article196 1937-01-07 4 Tengku Mahkota Attends. From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 2i). The wedding of two sisters took place at the residence of Inche Osman bin Buang. at Jalan Abdul Samar. Johore Bahru, on Christmas Day when Inche Haji Abdul Azis bin Dato Ibrahim was married196 words
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72 1937-01-07 4 The number of calls attended by the accident ambulance service of the Singapore Fire Department during last year was 2,456, and of these 306 were to cases outside Municipal limits. The cases are classified as follows: Motor-car accidents 336: motor lorry accidents72 words
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Article214 1937-01-07 4 Mr. C. E. de Souza— Miss H. J. Jansen. At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Singapore, on January 5 Mr Carlyle E. W. E. de Souza, only son of Mr. and Mrs E E. de Souza. Singapore, was married to Helen Josephine, eldest daughter of214 words
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Article170 1937-01-07 4 FORGERY CONVICTION. I A YOUNG Eurasian, clerk in the j Rubber Coupon Office. W. B. Hardy, pleaded guilty at the Singapore Assizes, on Jan. 4. before Mr.! Justice Adrian Clark, to four charges, comprising two of forgery for the purpose of cheating, one of forgery and170 words
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Article155 1937-01-07 4 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT DECISION. EMPLOYEES AFFECTED (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Today. Several Government departments throughout the F.M.S. today are restoring wage cuts made in the slump. The F.M.S. section of the Public Works Department announce that skilled and semi-kilkd labour is being given full restoration of155 words
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Article109 1937-01-07 4 New Protectorate Officer For Singapore. |U|R W. L. BLYTHE. Deputy President of the Penang Municipality who has been appointed Assistant Secretary lor Chinese Affairs, S.S., is expected to arrive in Singapore in the middle of this month. The present Assistant Secretary. Mr. F. L. Williams, will109 words
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Article35 1937-01-07 4 iFrom Our Own Correspondent.! Bangkok. Jan. 4. An extraordinary cold wave is making Bangkok shiver and this morning's temperature was 52.7 Fahrenheit. (Singapore morning temperature is usually near 80 degrees Fahrenheit.35 words
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Article53 1937-01-07 4 Motorist Fined For Reckless Driving. “1 was sleepy.” said H Williams, who pleaded guilty before Mr. T P Cromwell in the Singapore Fourth Magistrate’s Court on Jan. 5. to having driven his motor car recklessly along Geylang Road, on Nov 17. and crashing into another car He53 words
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Article64 1937-01-07 4 From Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok Jan. 4. Incoming steamers from Singapore report bad passages from the Penin1 sula. The coast town of Nakonsritamarat has reported that a small steamer overturned and nine were drowned Inspector D. R. Cowie. lately Singapore Third Court inspector, left for England64 words
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Obituary157 1937-01-07 4 The death took place at the General Hospital, Seremban, on New Year’s Day, of Mrs. Christian, wife of Mr. P. M. Christian of Messrs. Socfln and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur. The deceased, who was only 27 years of age. leaves three young children and her husband. The funeral took place157 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article210 1937-01-07 5 OUR CENSOR ha ve been interested to find in the Sarawak Gazette, (which runs a monthly article of Aim criticism) some puzzled comments on the censorship In Singapore. They support the belief, held by people who have lived in Shanghai and Hong Kong, that the Singapore censorship is positively old-maidish210 words
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Article141 1937-01-07 5 of the inevitable accompaniments of a holiday at Port Dickson is the appearance of withered beldames from the nearby kampongs with basketry to sell. Nearly everybody buys this work, for it is cheap and pleasing enough in colour and design, but I never realised how crude it141 words
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Article163 1937-01-07 5 JJNLIKE Ceylon, which has had a Game and Fauna Protection Society for 40 years. Malaya has always been apathetic about game preservation, and there have been few to support Mr Theodore Hubback in the light which he has waged for so many years in that cause. I learn,163 words
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Article176 1937-01-07 5 'J’WO points which Mr. Hubback brings out forcibly are the need for a separate Wild Life Fund in this country similar to that which operates with such outstanding success in Pennsylvania (Mr. Hubback cites no less than ten heads of revenue which might appropriately be grouped under176 words
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Article170 1937-01-07 5 DIRDS have been rare in this column lately, and readers may be wondering whether my interest in birdwatching has died an untimely death. Not so. In a new book, Songs of Wild Birds, which is sold in a box together with two gramophone records on which the songs170 words
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Article205 1937-01-07 5 f ARDEN birds have been rather disappointing so far. There are times when an interesting caller arrives as when a white-breasted kingfisher sat on a post on my ten-nis-court for half an hour in streaming rain one Sunday morning, but in the ordinary course one has to make205 words
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Article192 1937-01-07 5 A WEEK-END on a house-boat on a lake in Perak is just about as delightful and improbable a holiday as most of us could imagine. Yet it is possible—if you know the owners of the house-boat! This craft, which must lay claim to the distinction of192 words
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Article156 1937-01-07 5 my surprise I have received a reply to my query as to whether there was anything to be done with Christmas cards except to throw them away. A Singapore reader writes as follows. “You ask if there is any use for old Christmas cards. At about this time156 words
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Article218 1937-01-07 5 117HILE on my way to the office this morning and also last Thursday I was struck by the unusual number of sampans engaged in fishing in the shallow water off the Esplanade. There must have been fifty of these craft, each with its rower and man handling -he218 words
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Article259 1937-01-07 5 THE answer is that they are, if they are properly cooked, and most of the cases of poisoning after prawn curry or salad that one hears of in this country would never occur if house- wives would only follow the procedure recommended by the Fisheries Department. It is259 words
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Article290 1937-01-07 5 A JOHORE STORY WHAT is probably the only case in Malayan legal history of a Deputy Public Prosecutor being stabbed by a prisoner in front of the judge is recalled by W.C.S.C. in the December number of the Malayan Police Magazine. It happened at a Johore assize some years ago.290 words
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Article195 1937-01-07 6 T'HERE is no more tempting ana more dangerous subject for generalisation than the white woman in Malaya, but Mr. Bruce Lockhart rushes in where humble columnist:, like me fear to tread. He says: “I cannot resist the conclusion that her presence in such large numbers is responsible,195 words
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Article200 1937-01-07 6 IN so far as the white man’s prestige has declined. I cannot see that the white woman has had anything to do with it. Where that prestige was dependent upon aloofness and mystery it was killed by the cinema, but where It depended upon leadership, initiative and200 words
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Article185 1937-01-07 6 gUT can we b'amc the District Ofiicer’s wife All she has done is to create a more attractive home and a pleasanter social life for her husband than he had before she cam* out. It is only natural that he spends less of his leisure time among185 words
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Article156 1937-01-07 6 “ROMEO AND JULIET (NEVER remember a picture in Singapore which has provoked so much discussion and such differences ol opinion as ‘‘Romeo and Juliet. The Press notices have been enthusiastic but no more so than those which the film received in London, where the critics were familiar with first-class stage156 words
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Article185 1937-01-07 6 WOW many words are there in a monkey’s vocabulary? Or, to be precise, how many distinct noises ex -1 pressive of ideas are uttered by a I monkey? The answer depends upon the spe-, ties oi monkey. The krah. the species which lives in the Botanic Gardens jungle185 words
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Article180 1937-01-07 6 HPHE krah monkey gets its name from 1 the sound which it most frequently utters, “krah krah.” This. Mi. hidley declared, means “I see a man,” but it is also used when the monkeys see anything which they associate with man, as for example a do". Mr Ridley180 words
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Article162 1937-01-07 6 •yWO other sounds in monkey language which Mr Ridley claimed to have learnt were those which meant “Jump, you little idiot, jump” (uttered when a young monkey was funking a big jump in the tree-tops) and “How happy life is!” The latter may amuse the sceptical but Mr.162 words
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Article198 1937-01-07 6 JURONG OUTING POR an afternoon drive last Sunday we chose the Jurong road. I had never been to the end of this road since I came to Singapore, which, 1 think, was fairly typical of the incurious attitude of most Singaporeans towards the rural parts of this small island. The198 words
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Article241 1937-01-07 6 The following appointments are announced in the F.M.S. GovernmVnt Gazette: Mr. A. J. Clark. 0.8. E. LL.B.. to be Legal Adviser, F.M.S. Mr. J. Halliday to be an Assistant Engineer, Malayan Public Works Service. Mr. N. H. Gittins to be a Dental Officer, Malayan Medical Service. Dr. T.241 words
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Article67 1937-01-07 6 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 2. The death took place at the Seremban General Hospital last night of Mrs. P. M. Christian, wife of Mr. p. M. Christian of Kuala Lumpur. The funeral took place at Seremban today, after a service at the67 words
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Article285 1937-01-07 6 New Member Of Singapore Harbour Board. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. F. S. Gibson, M.C., to be a member of the Singapore Harbour Board in the place of the late Mr. A. E. Thornlev Jones. Mr. W. G. Reeves, M.C.S., to act285 words
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Article170 1937-01-07 6 Mr. W. Aucutt Appointed Member. From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 30. Mr. Wilfred Aucutt. who has been a resident of this State for a number of years, has been appointed to the Seremban Sanitary Board. Following is the list of members for 1937: Chairman, Mr. R.170 words
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Article41 1937-01-07 6 His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Malay States has nominated Dr. J. I. Baeza to be a member of the Medical Council of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States vice Dr. R B. MacGregor.41 words
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Article378 1937-01-07 7 vrr H o Maas to be a member of th Railway Board for a period of one year. Mrs VV J Wearne and her three jLren returned to Singapore from Australia on Dec_ 30^ \u A K. Mahadev, of the staff of f gegamat English School, has378 words
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Article196 1937-01-07 7 The following passengers from iialaya left for Europe in the Comonn which sailed on Jun. 1: Mr. and Mrs. Bacorn, Miss M. Bacorn, Miss L. Bacorn, Miss M. L. ‘longer. Miss A. Berenger, Miss M. nenger, Mr. R. j. Barnes, Mrs. C. J. Baker Mr. J. k. Creer, Mr.196 words
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Article238 1937-01-07 7 Tuesday. Dec. 22. In the afternoon H.H. The Sultan of Perak called on His Excellency at King’s Pavilion Wednesday. Dec. 23. In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Thomas gave a Children’s Party at King’s Pavilion. Thursday. Dec. 24. H.H. The Sultan of Perak. H.H. The Raja Muda238 words
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184 1937-01-07 7 Need For Chinese Shorthand. Several hundred Singapore youths who finished their school careers last year are now seeking employment as clerks, but they find that their school education does not wholly fit them for a business career. Between the school and the commercial office is184 words
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Article63 1937-01-07 7 'From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban, Dee. 28. Inche Abdul Azi7 bln Khamis. Assistant District Officer. Kuala Pilah, accompanied oy his parents and Inche Abdul Rahman of left by the night mail today for Singapore cn route to Mecca on a pilgrimage A large crowd of Malay men63 words
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Article264 1937-01-07 7 Leaders— Nothing About Something 2 Malaya’s Fortune 2 The New Tin Agreement 2 Justice And Wisdom 3 Stymied 3 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 j Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Week in Malaya 1 Social and264 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article41 1937-01-07 7 E. W. MUMFORD.—January 2, at the General Hospital, Singapore, to Mary, wife of E W. Mumford. Malayan Police, a son. J. R. MILLER.—At Batu Gajah on Dec 31. to Laurette. wife of J. R. Miller, the birth of a son.41 words
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Article96 1937-01-07 7 The engagement is announced, and the marriage will take place on January 30th next, between Charles Bernard Hall late of Burma, and Kuala Nal Estates, Kelantan, eldest son of the late Joseph Hall, of Glenbrook, Gretton. nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and Olga Muriel youngest daughter of the late Charles Alfred96 words
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Article21 1937-01-07 7 VAN VLIET —PATTINSON. —Dirk van Vliet and Flora Dolores Pattinson on December 31, 1936. “Floraville” 7 Saint Thomas’ Walk, Singapore.21 words
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512 1937-01-07 7 But Rest Of Budget Approved. r J'HE Singapore Municipal Budget has, it is understood, been approved by the Governor-in-Council, with the exception of items making up the $105,000 for the proposed President’s palace.” It is presumed that the reason for the reservation of these items512 words
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651 1937-01-07 8 16 Points For Reform WAGES AND CHILDRENS EDUCATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Jan. 3. SIXTEEN reforms affecting the lives of Indians in Malaya were outlined in a memorandum submitted to Mr. V. o. Srinivasa Sastri yesterday by Indian residents of Malac c Mr.651 words
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440 1937-01-07 8 TWO MEN COMPLETE RIGOROUS TEST. A CEREMONY unique in the history of the Royal Air Force was carried out at Seletar on Sunday, when two Pilot Officers of the S.S. Volunteer Air Force received their “wings” from the Officer Commanding the R.A.F., Far East, Air440 words
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Article39 1937-01-07 8 r jTHE sum of $4,780 was collected. in the 1936 Poppy Day collections in Pahang, this being $1,575 more than in the previous year. Mrs. J. B. MacLachlan of Kuala Lipis was State organiser.39 words
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Article157 1937-01-07 8 A 12-year-old Chinese girl, Tey Koh Koh, eldest daughter of a squatter on a rubber estate in Lim Chu Kang, Singapore, was killed by a thunderbolt on Friday as she stood in the doorway of her house. Another sister and two younger brothers were behind her157 words
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Article90 1937-01-07 8 I Tea restriction has come into force in Malaya. A Straits Settlements Government Gazette extraordinary, issued on Saturday, states that from Jan. 1, under the Tea Control Ordinance “No tea shall be planted on any land, which was not planted with tea on Jan. 1, 1937,90 words
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Advertisement26 1937-01-07 8 (DOaUum’s 9k M IM mm >o>>4 .>#*< i^a^B V**J ►<*<*« ft*j ’jt Scoteffl *3 KjL o. cotsoJhisky SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA, SARAWAK, B.N.B., SIAM. THE EASTERN AGENCIES LTD.26 words
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1001 1937-01-07 9 Over-Tapping Danger? CHEAP PRODUCT AND PRODUCERS. Tn the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir— Your readers will doubtless hP e iad that you have seen fit to h pin clear the air in this discussion n lucidly. It would have been thought justifiable if you1,001 words
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Article105 1937-01-07 9 The death occurred at the General Hospital on December 30 of Mrs. Cecilia Dagma Williams, wife of Mr C. E. Williams, of the A.P.C., Pulau Bukom. The funeral took place in the evening. Wreaths were sent by the fo 1 lowing: Loving husband. Kelley105 words
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Article240 1937-01-07 9 What Smaller Towns In Johore Lack. To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, —The State of Johore, having outstripped her neighbours by the provision of a scholarship which will enable the sons of a select few to further their studies abroad, I think the time is also240 words
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Article349 1937-01-07 9 “Pleading Which Stifles Progress.” To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,—Will you allow me space to answer the letter from Another Matelot which appeared in your issue of Dec. 26? The allegation that criticism of a British institution or concern is unpatriotic is a specious349 words
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Article160 1937-01-07 9 Johore Comments On Local Radio. lo the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have heard and read a lot ahout the new broadcasting company and the loss in closing down the Singapore Z.H.I. station; but what loss is it? Even with a cheap set160 words
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Article369 1937-01-07 9 Choosing Candidates For The Scholarships. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Congratulations to the Rt. Hon. Mr. Sreenivasa Sastri on his oiler of scholarships to selected Malayan students to Annamalai University. That the scholarships are open to all Malayans is particularly gratifying. Mr. Sastri369 words
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2333 1937-01-07 10 FAVOURED BY LARGE MAJORITY. Pledge Honoured By F. M. S. Government. MALAYAN tin producers have approved the draft of the new international tin agreement by a large majority. Tht 1 vote in fa our of the draft agreement was 77.fi per cent., and igainst2,333 words
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Article259 1937-01-07 11 High Commissioner Should Consult All Rulers. ,0 thc Editor of the Straits Times. !r Your article “Selangor Lessons’* the suggestion that an adi v. i v council be establisred in iKlon to keep the Colonial Office in U‘h with Malayan opinion m are i y t:.e A.B M.259 words
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261 1937-01-07 11 Policemen Posted Along Roadsides. N intensive campaign is being waged by the police in Singapore against reckless cyclists. Now that the majority of Singapore's 20,000 cyclists have been made to take out licences in compliance with the new regulations, the police authorities are starting on261 words
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235 1937-01-07 11 A young European was found lying unconscious beside an overturned car at the 10th milestone on the Johore Bahru-Kota Tinggi Road early on Friday morning. The injured man was taken to the Johore Bahru Hospital and was charged on Saturday morning in the Johore Police Court235 words
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Article185 1937-01-07 11 Good For The Health. It is amazing what the modern car will stand up to,” said Mr. Neii Oldfield, ace hell driver of the Chrysler Corporation, who with Dick Action Acton is touring the Far East giving of stunt driving designed to prove the185 words
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Article143 1937-01-07 11 A Chinese motor-car cleaner namec Lee Poll Teh died on Saturday from d wound on his forehead caused when a blade of the fan of a motor-lorry broke, shot out and struck him. The accident occurred when Poll Ten was travelling in a lorry along143 words
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Article244 1937-01-07 11 S.S. ASSOCIATION COMMISSION. MORE DIRECT REPRESENTATION WANTED. The Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association are taking steps to get more direct representation on the Municipal Commission. At the last committee meeting it was decided to appoint a sub-committee which will draw up a resolution dealing with this question of direct representation. This244 words
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Article287 1937-01-07 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—To shew the futility of imposing tea restriction in Malaya may I quote from the lecture on Tea Planting in Iran, given by Dr. H. H. Mann, at the meeting of the Planters' 1 Group of the Royal Empire287 words
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Article639 1937-01-07 12 “Commercial Advantage Of Friendship.” O RITA IN bases her foreign policy ort the belief that trade relations must be an integral part of all international relations, and she is looking forward to the development of trade with China. Thus Mr. W. MacColin Kirkpatrick, British Board639 words
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317 1937-01-07 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Dec. 30. pLANS for celebrating the coronation of King George VI on May 12 were decided at a crowded meeting in the Town Hall this evening, Taiping being one of the first towns in Malaya to arrange Coronation celebrations. Mr.317 words
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Article269 1937-01-07 12 Unique Event At Taiping. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Dec. 31. The marriage of two sisters, the first double wedding of this kind in Taiping. today tok place at the Hokkein Hoey Kuan. Miss Lim Chai Huah was married, to Mr. Tan Kok Wah. of Malacca. and269 words
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Article111 1937-01-07 12 Capt. Ritchie Due On January 9. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 30. Capt. A. T. A. Ritchie, O.B.E M.C.,' Malaya's first stipendiary chief game warden, Is on his way to this country In the N.Y.K. liner Haruna Maru arriving from Europe early next month.111 words
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89 1937-01-07 12 Five men of the Royal Air Force pleaded guilty on Saturday morning before Mr. W.J. Reeves, the third Singapore Magistrate to the theft of a car from Rangoon Road at 12 15 a m on Jan. 1. In putting forward their plea the89 words
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360 1937-01-07 12 Sir T. Inskip's Answer. The much-discussed rumours of the Kra Canal project, which might “short circuit” Singapore and enable a foreign fleet to sail direct from the China Sea into the Bay of Bengal, formed the subject of a question in the House of360 words
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Article129 1937-01-07 12 Nine Merchant Ships Represented. About 90 guests, representing nine merchant ships in port at Singapore, were entertained at the annual Christmas dinner for seafarers at the Sailor’s Institute on Dec. 29. The funds for the dinner were provided by the Sailor’s Institute Committee and the guests129 words
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Article52 1937-01-07 12 A. J. Pedley, an elderly Eurasian, who was charged with stealing a motor car. the property of Mr. A. Piedro, in Robinson Road on Christmas; Day, was discharged by Mr. W. G. Reeves in the third court on Monday. The discharge does not amount to52 words
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2603 1937-01-07 13 Sir T. Comyn-Platt’s Report On His Visit. i -m’g'estion that the Malay Sultans should be A a <ked to bring their subjects to realise the value posterity of rational wild life preservation is e by Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt in his official2,603 words
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Article411 1937-01-07 14 How Co-operation Here Has Helped Mr. Sastri. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 29. 441 CAN say to the rest of the British Empire that if they can be half as peaceful or learn the art of mutual co-operation half as well as the411 words
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Article131 1937-01-07 14 Post Still Vacant. The post oi Singapore Assistant Municipal Health Oilicer is being readvertised. Tiie vacancy was caused by tiie promotion of Dr. N. A. Canton to Deputy Health Officer after the departure of Dr. W. Dawson. The Straits Times understands that Dr. A. T. Thomas whose131 words
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Article165 1937-01-07 14 Two Malays, Two Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Dec. 29. Running amok with a long-bladed knife a Javanese coolie yesterday stabbed four people to death and inflicted severe injuries on a fifth victim before being disarmed by a police sergeant. The scene of the tragedy165 words
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Article, Illustration215 1937-01-07 14 “pHINA is training naval personnel in modern methods so that when money is available to expand her Navy, key men will be ready to man the new ships,” said Commodore I. Anthony V. Morse, R.N., adviser on training to the Chinese Navy for the past215 words
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Article115 1937-01-07 14 A tall young German, speaking English perfectly, arrived at Singapore fiom Shanghai by the P. and O. liner Comorin last Wednesday. He was Herr von Papen, only son of Herr Franz von Papen, German Minister to Austria and former Chancellor. The younger von Papen has115 words
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Article180 1937-01-07 14 Large Attendance At The Function. More than 400 people were present at a fair organised by the Chinese Christian Church, which was held on Dec. 19 at the Institute Hall. Singapore. The goods put up for sale were pro sented by local business houses as well180 words
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Article279 1937-01-07 14 Family Assault Case. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. Dec. 29. Allegations of witchcraft and poisoning were made i» the Malacca Police Court today during the hearing of an assault case in which two well-known local Chinese families we- 1 involved A young Chinese woman Lee Teng Ahj charged279 words
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Article76 1937-01-07 14 From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Dec. 28. A public meeting oi the Indian, Ceylonese and Chettiar communities of Larut and Matang to consider preliminary arrangements in connection with the Coronation of His Majesty King George VI was held at the Town Hall, Taiping, yesterday. It was76 words
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Article1694 1937-01-07 15 ABNORMAL ‘WET’ SEASON-POSSIBLE EFFECT OF INCREASED EXPORT ALLOWANCE— RE-ASSESSMENT OF KEDAH ESTATES. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) ■jEKOUK writing my notes this B I take the opportunity of wi< hing all my planting readers a Viperous New Year. I hope that jt w ;ii bo a year that1,694 words
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Article85 1937-01-07 15 Eight roads criss-crossing the playing fields of Farrer Park, have been named after English counties, and the area within a mile radius and south-west of this old racecourse mav now be called Singapore s “Litt.e England.” The new approaches m '<he Park have been named Hampshire. Bucking-85 words
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Article314 1937-01-07 15 Revised Methods To Be Drawn Up. 'J*HE irregularity which occurred in the issue of the papers calling 'for votes of members by the Straits Settlements (Singapore Association for a nominee to the Municipal Commission had a sequel at the committee meeting of the Association last week when314 words
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Article238 1937-01-07 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 29. Before Mr. Sastn and Mr G. S. Bozman left for Seremban they were entertained at a public dinner at the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. given last night by Mr. A M M Murugappa' Chettiar. a wealthy banker and238 words
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Article682 1937-01-07 16 Cord and Blanket Shown In Court. DOCTOR’S EVIDENCE. A STRIP of plaited cord lay on the Coroner’s table last YVednes- day as an instrument of death, when Mr. W. O. McQuarrie, the Singapore Coroner, and a jury of three, held an inquest into the death of682 words
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229 1937-01-07 16 From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dee. 28. I did it because my moth°r-in-law ill-treated me,” declared Ng Koh Mooi. a young Hakka woman, who was charged, in tin* Kuala Lumpur police ccuri today, with attempting to coni mit suicide by taking poison at229 words
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Article110 1937-01-07 16 Serious Situation. From Our Twn Correspondent.) Bangkok. Dec. 30. The cholera figures lor tne kingdom lor the week ending Boxing Day were 92 cases and 65 deaths The two first cases—both fatal—reported in this period were within the Bangkok area. The Government is carrying on intensive110 words
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Article83 1937-01-07 16 Question In Commission. tembusu trees ill Raffles Place have disappeared. They uere cut down so Mr. John LaycocJc asked a question about them at last Tuesday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners. "1 am afraid 1 cannot answer your question for the reason of their removal now*' replied83 words
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Article254 1937-01-07 16 Mr. R. D. Wilkie— Miss P. M. Day. Tno wedding took olace at St. Andrew's Cathedral Singapore on Dec. 30 of Mr. Robert Douglas Wilkie of the local office of Malayan Tobacco Distributors Ltd and Miss Phyllis Maude Day. daughter cf Mr and Mrs W J Day. o,254 words
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Article, Illustration307 1937-01-07 16 Famous Tree Felled. SINGAPORE'S most historic tree. K ivhich in its day eerved as a murderers' gallows and a lovers arbour, has been jelled. For more than 70 years the tree stood in Waterloo Street, near the site of the Old Gaol. Now it has make—Straits Times Photograph. - 307 words
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107 1937-01-07 16 <From Our Ow r n Correspondent.) Muar, De'\ 27. Members oi the Indo-Ceylonese Association entertained Mr. P. R. M. C:ellapa Chettiar, member of the Town Board, at a tea-party on the occasion of his departure to India. Among those present were Messrs. T. Talukdar. Dr.107 words
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Article, Illustration398 1937-01-07 17 Mr and Mrs. R. 1). Wilke after their wed dint; at st \i»drew*s t'athedra'. Singapore, on Dec. 30. Photo by Nakajima. It k understood that the Ma! ivan policeman who recently hro.uh ast his experiences from the IIBC Knipire Station without mentioning; his name is398 words
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Article925 1937-01-07 21 -\Vhat Shall We Have For A Change?”—Sea Slugs And Shark’s Fins? —Everlasting Food Problem. ,p mus t cat to live, not live to eat >aid Fielding .WHATEVER the purpose of eating W IV be. the fact remains that nv one can safely say to mosi u t925 words
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Article, Illustration502 1937-01-07 21 “Christmas on the Highlands’’ always has a festive sound and the sight ct a roaring log fire on the hearth and the clevei decoration scheme of snow on the rafters of the Cameron Highlands Hotel last week put everyone into real Christmas mood The first of502 words
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172 1937-01-07 21 Visit On Way To Europe. Successor to Dr. Wang Chung Hui as Chinese judge of the Permanent Court of International Justice at The Hague, Mr. Cheng Tien-hsi arrived at Singapore by the Norddeutscher Lloyd German mail liner Scharnhorst from China on Dec. 30 on172 words
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Article125 1937-01-07 21 Pestered A Magistrate For Months. (From Our Oivn Correspondent.) Segamat, Dec. 29. 9 On coming out of gaol about six months ago an old Chinese named Wg Kuang found his house had been demolished by the Segamat Town Board. Since then he became a constant125 words
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Article156 1937-01-07 21 Committee Of Appeal For 1037. It is notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 16 oi the Cinematograph Films Ordinance. His Excellency the Governor has nominated the following ten persons to be members of the Committee of Appeal, under the above Ordinance, for 1937: Government156 words
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2053 1937-01-07 22 SELANGOR AND LONDON. Secret History Of the Royal Mission To Downing Street. The first full and authoritative account of the recent visit of the Sultan of Selangor to London, when he personally laid his grievances before the Secretary of State for the Colonies, is2,053 words
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Article202 1937-01-07 22 Licence Motion Adjourned. T HE consideration of the motion standing in the name of Mr. John Laycock at Tuesday’s meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners to decline to grant any omnibus service licence either to the Keppel Bus Company or to the Keppel Bus Company Limited “or202 words
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683 1937-01-07 23 Case Stated To The Commission More than anybody else, we 'ilise the K rowin S seriousness of u continuance of our strike and lts unfortunate repercussions on the essential services as well as m the health and public weal of this city— which,683 words
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185 1937-01-07 23 Wo are satisfied that the corporation is striving hard to commence regular broadcasting at the earliest possible moment and that is not wasting its time.” said Mr. V h. Winson, Engineer-in- niel of the Posts and Telegraph in a statement to the ferails Times,185 words
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Article134 1937-01-07 23 Shop Robbers. An old Chinese woman and an assistant in a sundry goods shop in Howard Road, off McPherson Road. Singapore, were last Monday night tied to chairs by four Chinese two of whom were armed with a pistol and a knife. The robbers then ransacked134 words
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Article509 1937-01-07 23 The President of the Singapore Mu- nicipality. Mr. W. Bartley, expressed the thanks and appreciation of the Commission on Tuesday (Dec. 29) to all persons and bodies who had assisted them during the recent strike of the Tamil labourers. “We had every reason indeed,” he said, “to be509 words
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Article64 1937-01-07 23 Messrs. Yap Sam. Yee Ming. Chea Fcok Chan. A K Sen of Soremban. H. B. Willan and II M de Souza of Malacca. Raja Hamzai (Seremban). R. G Corey (Tampin) and N T Bewick (Johore) were elected new members of the Negri Sembilan branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya,64 words
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Article, Illustration415 1937-01-07 23 Radio Muezzin pOWERFUL loudspeakers, audible more than a mile away, have been installed on the minarets of the Masjid Sultan Mosque, in North Bridge Road, Singapore. Every Friday, and on special holy days, the muezzin intones his sumi mons from these minarets, enjoining the laithful to415 words
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308 1937-01-07 24 Record Business Reported Bigger Celebrations. London, Dor. 21. The (’hrislmas of 19‘Pi is regarded as the most urosperous lor the past seven years. The shops report big business, especially in luxury articles. Thousands of workers in the cotton textile and chemical industries are enjoying increased308 words
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Article114 1937-01-07 24 STRONG FORCE ON THF. MADRID FRONT. Madrid, Dec. 27. It is calculated that 20,000 German soldiers have disembarked in Spain since the last meeting of the League on Dec. 12, according to a statement by Gen. Miaja, Commander of the defence lorces in Madrid. These114 words
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66 1937-01-07 24 -British Wireless. London, Dee. 20. In conformity with the announcement made by the Home Secretary in the Commons before Christmas it is understood that a committee will shortly be appointed to inquire into birching and flogging. The value of these punishments as a deterrent will-British Wireless. - 66 words
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Article134 1937-01-07 24 Reuter. Big Stores Report Peak Business. New York Dec*. 2.*>. THE United States is enjoy1 ing the most prosperous (hristmas season for maptr years and an unprecedented volume of mail is beiug handled by the post offices. Five thousand temporary employees have augmented the post officeReuter. - 134 words
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Article117 1937-01-07 24 .—Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 28. Excavators, aided by fire-fighters, tore up the roadway in the Potsdamer Platz to enable firemen to reach a big lire raging in the tunnel of the underground railway now under construction. Baulks, sleepers and tar barrels fed the flames and dense.—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article95 1937-01-07 24 —Reuter. First Export Licence Issued. Washington. De<. 28. A licence for the first shipment of aeroplanes from the United States to the Spanish Government since the outbreak of the civil war was granted today to a firm of aircraft brokers. The total value of the shipment—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article25 1937-01-07 24 Reuter Wireless. The Argentine Congress has voted a bill authorising the construction of an international bridge over the Uruguay River to connect Argentina with Brazii.– Reuter Wireless. - 25 words
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310 1937-01-07 24 Nanking Chief On Communism Sian Coup. —Reuter. Shanghai. Dec. 29. That the Sian revolt was the resiut of Communist intrigue, aimed at furthering Red designs in China, was alleged by Mr. Yu Yu-jen. president of Hie Control Yuan, in a speech in Nanking yesterday. Mr. Yu was appointed pacification commissioner—Reuter. - 310 words
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119 1937-01-07 24 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Paris. Dec. 27. The nationalisation of th French armaments industry is making rapid progress, according to the latest reports. Four additional factories including two plants of the famous munitions firm oi Hotchkiss and Co., as well as a torpedo works, have beenAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 119 words
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41 1937-01-07 24 —Reuter. The keel of the €7,000,000 battleship King George the Fifth was laid at Newcastle on January 1. Recent shipping orders on the Tyne aggregate 220.000 tons, including fifteen vessels for the Admiralty costing €20.000.000 —Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article445 1937-01-07 24 .—Reuter. —British Wireless. HINA DETERMINED TO SAFEGUARD UNITY. MR. WANG AS “ELDER STATESMAN.” London, Dec. 28 Mr. Quo Tai-chi, the Chinese Ambassador, interviewed by Reutei on his return from the Continent laughingly described the Sian settlement as "eminently Chinese.” “The importance of the crisis." ue continued,.—Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 445 words
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66 1937-01-07 24 -Reuter. Nanking, Dec. 28. Gen. Chiang Kai-sheik is proceeding immediately to his birthplace at Fenghua. Chekiang, in consequence ol the sudden death of his elder and only brother, Mr. Chiang Shih Hou. at the age of 63. Mr. Chiang was a member of the-Reuter. - 66 words
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653 1937-01-07 25 T HE WASHINGTON TREATY EXPIRES. Complete Liberty Of Action In Fortifications. WITH the expiry on Dec. 31 of the 15-year-old Washington Naval Treaty, the three signatory Powers, Britain, U.S.A., and Japan are anxiously awaiting to hear each other’s pronouncement on future policy653 words
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Article79 1937-01-07 25 —Straits Times Cable. London, Dec. 29. 'T'HE growing popularity of the B.B.C. Empire broadcasting service in all parts of the Empire is evidenced by the annual report of the B.B.C. issued today. During 1936 the Empire broadcasting service has provided a total of 12,608 hours of—Straits Times Cable. - 79 words
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Article163 1937-01-07 25 -British Wireless. Lord Dudley On The Bright Future. London, Dec. 29. A further drop in the figures of unemployment in the New Year is forecast by leading industrialists and business organisations, which anticipate a considerable expansion in trade in the coming months. Optimism is high in– -British Wireless. - 163 words
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Article214 1937-01-07 25 —Reuter. London, Dec. 29. LJITLER’S New Year conundrum is driven prominence in the Press and it is reported that Gen. Faupel, head of the German mission to Burgos, has recently reported to Hitler that 60,000 to 70,000 men will be required to ensure victory”—Reuter. - 214 words
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60 1937-01-07 25 —Reuter. Avila, Dec. 29. Monseigneur Goma, the Primate of Spain and Archbishop of Toledo, yesterday returned from Rome, where he was twice received by the Pope. The Primate is reported to have declared that ten bishops and 5.000 priests, out of a total 35,000.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article24 1937-01-07 25 —Reuter Wireless. Berlin, Dee. 29. The death is announced of Gen. von Seeckt, reconstructor of the post-war German army.—Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 24 words
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291 1937-01-07 25 —Reuter Wireless. INDIA ACT CRITICS AND THE FUTURE. NO PARTICIPATION IN CORONATION. Faizpur, Dec. 29. The National Congress passed a resolution rejecting the Government of India Act of 1935 and reiterating the demand for a Constituent Assembly elected by adult suffrage for the purpose—Reuter Wireless. - 291 words
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Article122 1937-01-07 25 —Reuter. London, Dec 29. The German Navy List, published for the first time in three years, strikingly evidences the speed with which Germany has been building up her fleet, since 1934. Two 26,000-ton battleships have been launched; One or two 35.000-tonners laid down; Two 10,000-ton cruisers launched.—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article31 1937-01-07 25 The Duchess of Kent and her baby daughter are both reported to be going on very well. The young princess ranks sixth in the succession to the Throne.31 words
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Article214 1937-01-07 26 U.S. Strike Enters Third Month. New York, Dec. .'ll. yilK United States shipping strike is now’ entering on its third month and despit.• efforts at conciliation no immediate settlement is likely. The strlk** has caused very heavy loss to American shipping interests and the tourist industry lias214 words
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Article278 1937-01-07 26 Embassy To Be Closed. Madrid, Dec. 29. WITH the decision to move the British Embassy to Valencia some 200 remaining members ol the British Colony have 24 hours to decide whether they wish to be evacuated. There was a pathetic scene when the Charge d’Affairs. Mr. Ogilvie278 words
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62 1937-01-07 26 Berlin, Dec. 29. The German steamer Palos, which was captured by Spanish Government warships on Dec. 24, has been released from Bilbao. A previous message stated that evithT C r> V lat c T er Imany 1 man y is hoping to settle the62 words
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160 1937-01-07 26 Sin Chew Jit Poh. “MORALLY HE END El. THE REVOLT” Nanking Dec. 29. IT transpires that Gen. Chiang Kai1 slick sent a letter to the Central Political Council assuming ultimate responsibility for the Sian revolt and resigning as Prion* Minister and Ge- neralissimo blit his– Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 160 words
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Article149 1937-01-07 26 —Reuter Wireless. Safeguarding Laws Repealed. Tokio, De(. 21). The Japanese Tariff Commission has decided to repeal the trade safeguarding law against imports Horn Australia applied In June. The repeal becomes effective on Jan. 1 when a new barter agreement with Australia will be enforced. Australia is expected to—Reuter Wireless. - 149 words
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Article61 1937-01-07 26 Reuter. Arsenals Dispersed. London, Dec. 30. It is officially stated contracts will be signed shortly to transfer the shellfilling and other explosive departments from Woolwich to four new arsenals situated near Chorley. Lancs; Bridgeend. Glamorgan; Irvine. Ayrshire- a”nd Hereford. The Chorley factory will cover 900 acres.– Reuter. - 61 words
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68 1937-01-07 26 -Reuter Wireless. Berlin. Dec. 20. The Dutch oil king, Sir Henri Deterding, is giving 10.000.000 Dutch florins to buy agricultural products in Holland for Germany. The official Nazi organ, Der Angriff. describes the gift as a gigantic one of foodstuffs for “the winter help.”-Reuter Wireless. - 68 words
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Article128 1937-01-07 26 —Reuter. SIKH TO BE REPRIEVED. Shanghai. Doc. 20. Atma singh. the 32-year-oid Indian policeman and murderer. was being executed at the Municipal Gaol this morning when the rope broke. Atma Singh was sent to hospital with injuries to the neck and it is understood a reprieve is—Reuter. - 128 words
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148 1937-01-07 26 —Reuter Shanghai. Dec. 30. Sir John Brennan. British ConsulGeneral at Shanghai, alter a daylong enquiry at the jail in connection with the rope breaking when an Indian policeman was being hanged, stated that the rope had not been tampered with and had accidentally broken, caused—Reuter - 148 words
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128 1937-01-07 26 New York, Dec. 20. PRESIDENT Roosevelt at a Press conference today stated that he favoured legislation giving the President discretion to apply arms embargoes to nations suffering from internal strife. The export of American aircraft to Ppa’.n is described as a plain128 words
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Article182 1937-01-07 26 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Budapest. Dec. 30. J£tNG ACHMED ZOO I of Albania has become engaged to the Hun gallon Countess Hanna Mikes, accord ing to rumours circulating here. The Countess, who has been livku* in Rome for some time, arrived here by plane on Monday, but—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 182 words
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Article93 1937-01-07 26 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Vienna, Dec. 31. THE DIKE OF WINDSOR, who is still staying at Schloss Enzesfeld in Lower Austria and travelling to Vienna only now and again in order to make necessary purchases, has received so many letters of good wishes for the New YearAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 93 words
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108 1937-01-07 26 M ISS Jean Batten, the famous New Zealand “try again” flying girl, lost one of her records on Dec. 30 to a Frenchwoman. A Reuter message from Natal (Brazil* states that the French aviatrix. Mar.vse Bastie. landed there at 4.40 p.m. on Dec. 30108 words
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34 1937-01-07 26 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. D Lisbon, Dec. 30. Russian Soviet nationals will ir uture not be allowed to enter Portuguese colonies, according to an order Z le Mlnlstr y of the Colonics.Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 34 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-01-07 27 —Special l.N.P.S. pictures—Special l.N.P.S. pictures - 23 words
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144 1937-01-07 27 LABOUR UNREST IN U.S. TYRE INDUSTRY Reuter. SETBACK TO RUBBER BOOM. Washington, Jan. 1. TIil-; t’niteu States arc thicatened with very serious labour trouble, over 70,000 striking in the motor industry, in addition to the shipping stoppage in which President Roosevelt has declined to intervene. Trade Unionists feel that labour– Reuter. - 144 words
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Article122 1937-01-07 27 ARE THEY REALLY VOLUNTEERS Reuter. Russia On Foreigners Fighting In Spain. London, Dec. 31. A CLAIM to possess information showing that the Germans and Italians fighting for Gen. Franco are not volunteers is advanced by the Soviet Government in expressing readiness to agree conditionally to the Anglo-French proposal ban ningReuter. - 122 words
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Article95 1937-01-07 27 Reuter. Greetings From Castle Rnzesfeld. Vienna, Dec*. 31. lvforence to the many thou- f ot letters from all parts of the received at Castle Enzesfeld by s: ll^e 01 Windsor, the following einent was given to Reuter’s cor1 jPondent today. ,„j °f Windsor is very touchp) /Vm 10Reuter. - 95 words
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233 1937-01-07 27 REMARKABLE woman and one who in recent years has been much in the public eye, Lady Lucy Houston, has died in London, says Reuter. She was the widow of the shipowner, Sir Herbert Houston, from whom she inherited a lortune of about €5,000.000. Dame Fanny Lucy233 words
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Article75 1937-01-07 27 .—British Wireless. London, Dec. 111. The Public Order Act, which makes illegal the wearing of political uniforms of quasi-military organisations formed to secure political objects ty force, and provides for the regula- tion or prohibition of public proces isions, comes into force tomorrow. Among other.—British Wireless. - 75 words
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133 1937-01-07 27 British Wireless. The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin. Conservative leader, has sent a New Year message to the Primrose League in which he refers to the disturbed condition of Europe. He asserts that the British Government’s foreign policy is the only pos- sible policyBritish Wireless. - 133 words
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Article136 1937-01-07 27 —Reuter. First New Year Message. London, Jan. 1. The King in his New Year message extends to all the peoples of the Empire his warmest wishes for their (welfare and happiness and recalls the “sad circumstances” in which the Duke of Windsor’s reign was cut—Reuter. - 136 words
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120 1937-01-07 27 Reuter. M. Maisky’s Speech At London Banquet. London, Dec. 31. “I am not revealing a State secret if I declare, with full responsibility for every word I say, that today we feel sufficiently strong to defend ourselves with success single-handed against any Power or combination– Reuter. - 120 words
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Article31 1937-01-07 27 .—Reuter Paris. Jan. 2 Spain's famous woman CommunistLa Passionaria, is reported to have been killed in the recent lighting, according to a radio message from Bayonne.—Reuter.—Reuter - 31 words
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Article42 1937-01-07 27 Aneta-Domei. Tokio. Dec. 30. The Japan Broadcasting Association is starting broadcasts in Japanese English, French. German and Spanish, on New Year’s Day. for the benefit of Japanese residents in North and South America. Malaya. Java and SumatraAneta-Domei. - 42 words
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Article63 1937-01-07 27 —Reuter. Canberra, Jan. 1. Mr. J. A. Lyons, the Prime Minister, in a New Year’s Eve broadcast, declared that unity and co-operation oi the Empire were never stronger than at present and he forecast that the forthcoming Imperial Conference in London would show unanimity regarding defence—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article212 1937-01-07 27 —Reuter. REPRISAL BY GERMAN WARSHIP. Berlin, Jan. 1. It is announced that the German naval forces oil the Spanish coast have detained a vessel bound for a Spanish Government port. The German news agency states that the action was taken owing to the refusal of the authorities—Reuter. - 212 words
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Article117 1937-01-07 27 Reuter. The .special tribunal of the Central Military Affairs Commission on Thursday sentenced Gen. Chang Hsueh-liang to ten years’ for leading the revolt at Sian, in which Gen. Chiang Kai-shek was held prisoner for two weeks. In view of his voluntary surrender and ether mitigating circumstances,Reuter. - 117 words
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Article31 1937-01-07 27 -Reuter Wireless. Budapest. Jan. 3. The death is announced of Archduke Frederick Hapsburg, uncle of ex-King Aiionso and commander-in-chief of the Austro-Hungarian forces in the Great War.- Reuter Wireless.-Reuter Wireless. - 31 words
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Article32 1937-01-07 27 THE GARBO LITERIS ET ARTIBUS. Reuter. Stockholm. Jan. 3. The King of Sweden has conferred on Grcto Garbo the medal Literis et Artibus. the highest Swedish distinction for literary and artistic work.-Reuter. - 32 words
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Article315 1937-01-07 28 Reuter. NOTED PROFESSOR TO BE CONSULTED. Vatican City Jan. 2 It is confirmed that the Pope's condition is worse but no immediate crisis is anticipated. His Holiness is more depressed att'*r a bad night It is feared the increased pain in the Pope's leg is a sign thatReuter. - 315 words
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Article41 1937-01-07 28 -British Wireless. London, Jan 2. has b( corno Patron of the Klnj? Edward's Hospital fund for of r °n* nd has a PP° lnt <*d the Duke the fnnH hlm s President of tne fund.- British Wireless-British Wireless. - 41 words
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186 1937-01-07 28 .—Reuter. National Sovereign Rights Safeguarded London, Jan. 4. rPHE Anglo-Italian Mediterranean declaration, signed in Rome on Jan. 2, recognises freedom of entry into, exit from and transit through the Mediterranean and is of vital interest to the different parts of the British Empire and Italy..—Reuter. - 186 words
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Article154 1937-01-07 28 .—British Wireless. £10,000,000 For New Ships. London. Jan. 1. The new Cunard-White Star liner, for which the order has been placed vith Cammell Laird and Company of Birkenhead, will be of between 30,000 and 40,000 tons, with a speed of about 22 or 23 knots. It is.—British Wireless. - 154 words
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Article186 1937-01-07 28 Reuter Retirement Possibility. Air Chief Marshall Sir Edward Leonard Ellington, Chief Oi the Air Stair Royal Air Force, has been promoted a Marshall of the RAF., accordinj to a .1 uler message from London. Two other Marshalls of the R A F. are Lord Trenchard,— Reuter - 186 words
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Article109 1937-01-07 28 —Reuter. REPORTED PROTEST TO BURGOS JUNTA. Londo l, Jan. 4. The British Ambassador at Hendaye. it is reported, has been instructed to protest to the Burgos junta regarding the shelling of the steamer Blackhill —Reuter. A cable received yesterday stated that the Admiralty ’/as officially advised—Reuter. - 109 words
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Article75 1937-01-07 28 by be appreciably increased.—Reuter Wireless. Frontier Guarantees. Belgrade. Jan. 3. Negotiations for a pact of friendship between Jugoslavia and Bulgaria guaranteeing present frontiers and ensuring political and economic cooperation have reacheu an advanced stage and are believed to be aimed at Bulgaria’s entry into the Balkan Pact.by be appreciably increased.—Reuter Wireless. - 75 words
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43 1937-01-07 28 the Holy Jesus of Jerusalem.—British Wireless. London Jan. 2. Last night’s London Gazette contained the appointment of the Duchess of Gloucester as Dame Grand Cross of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of the Holy Jesus of Jerusalem.—Britishthe Holy Jesus of Jerusalem.—British Wireless. - 43 words
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Article99 1937-01-07 28 London, Jan. 1. The British Union of Fascists announced last night that in accordance with the PubPc Order Act. which makes the wearing of political uniforms illegal, Blackshirt uniform will not be worn by members of that organisation in any public place or at.—British Wireless. - 99 words
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Article31 1937-01-07 28 r-j YKdlRf] —British Wireless. London. Jan. 1. The keel of the new battleship King George V was laid at Vickers Armstrong’s yard at Walker on Tyne today—British Wireless.r-j – YKdlRf] —British Wireless. - 31 words
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Article, Illustration95 1937-01-07 28 .—Reuter. Princely Guests From Germany. The Hague. Jan. 4. Following the release of their passports. the family of the Duke of Mecklenburg and about 40 German princes and other nobles are expected here tomorrow for Princess Juliana’s wedding. It is possible that Prince Bernhard’s mother. Princess Armgard..—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article154 1937-01-07 28 Reuter. Valencia, Jan. 4. IN face of the “extraordinary gravity” of the situation caused by German warships seizing Spanish vessels, the Spanish Government has decided to “take the necessary diplomatic steps,” says an official communique After referring to a radio from the German admiral commandingReuter. - 154 words
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Article59 1937-01-07 28 A party of 150 Scotsmen recently arrived in Spain to join the Government forces and is expected to swell to 500 by the end of January. Another 150 leave Glasgow on Friday. The Scottish contingent comprise members of the Socialist Independent Labour parties organised by the59 words
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Article881 1937-01-07 29 REFILL wins with a STRONG FINISH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 30. WITH the big sweep totalling under $21,000, a moderate attendance, nrl poor support for the cash sweeps (first prizes ranging from $568), the second day of the Penang Turf Club’s Gold Cup881 words
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Article49 1937-01-07 29 JACK McLEAN TURNS PROFESSIONAL Reuter. London, Dec, 30. Stating that amateur golf is too expensive, Jack McLean, the Walker Cup player, former Scottish and Irish champion and runner-up in this year's American championship, has turned professional, He has signed a contract with the new Buchanan Castle Club, near Glasgow.Reuter. - 49 words
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Article46 1937-01-07 29 Rugby Union matches yesterday resulted as follows, cables Reuter: Rosslyn Park 14, Feltesian-Lorret-tonians 19. Bath 3, Bridgend 5. Bristol 8, O.M.T. 13. Cardiff 10, Watsonians 3. Leicester 5, Barbarians 20. Newport 0, Aberavon 4. Northampton 13, Moseley 3. Swansea 21, London Welsh 0.46 words
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52 1937-01-07 29 —Reuter. Rotterdam. Dec. 28. The Dutch woman swimmer. Miss Mastenbroek. set up a new world record for the 400 metres backstroke of 5 mins. 48 4 5 secs., beating the previous best time, for which she also was responsible of 5 mins 59 4—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article, Illustration265 1937-01-07 29 Full Itinerary Of The Tour. gIR JULIEN CAHN’S cricket team will be in Malaya from March 27 to April 9. The great Nottinghamshire sportsman’s party will number fifteen, the players being: SIR JULIEN CAHN, Captain R. C. BUTTERWORTH, Middlesex R. J. CRISP, South Africa265 words
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710 1937-01-07 30 Two Inquiries Held By The Stewards. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 1. THERE was sunny weather today for the third day of the Cold Cup meeting. The going was good, and the attendance larger than on the first two days. H.H. the Sultan of710 words
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Article41 1937-01-07 30 —Reuter. Wellington (N.Z.), Jan. 1. Playing in a Plunket Shield match for Auckland againt Otago, Whitelau (195) and Carson (290) added 445 for the third wicket, creating a new world record. Carson is a newcomer to Shield cricket.—Reuter. - 41 words
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38 1937-01-07 30 Boxing. Reuter Milwaukee (Wisconsin > Jan. l Freddie Steele, world middleweight champion according to the National Boxing Association, outpointed Gorilla Jones in a ten round bout in which his title was at stake. RouterReuter - 38 words
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Article, Illustration643 1937-01-07 30 Annual Event Again A Pleasing Success. JJPHOLDING a custom nearly a hundred years old, Singapore awoke early Friday and held its New’ Year land and sea sports. Thousands of men, women and children from all parts of the island filled Clifford Pier and thronged the643 words
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Article181 1937-01-07 30 Fagg’s Fast 67 With A Hit For Six. j Newcastle. N.S.W., Dec. 28. A century by one of the Combined Country players. Beattie and a fast 67 by Fagg featured the drawn game I here today between the M C C. and a I Combined New181 words
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Article797 1937-01-07 31 rig dividends on jubilee star and GALLANT MAGGIE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 2. A Y provided a ease of a Gold Cup Meeting without a Gold Cup Tu t It was the fourth and last day of the local races. Th 're were only797 words
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Article114 1937-01-07 31 Rugby Football. Cardiff Just Beaten At 1 Bristol. Rugby games played at Home on Saturday resulted, says Reuter, as follows: England 16. Rest 0 Bristol 5, Cardiff 3. Bedford 34. Rosslyn Park 8 Gloucester 29. London Scottish 13. Blackheath 11, U.S. Portsmouth 17. Richmond 6, Bath 6. St.114 words
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Article97 1937-01-07 31 The Blakan Mati gunners beat St. Andrews at Blakan Mati on Saturday by nine points to nil The gunners took the lead after 20 minutes as a result ol good passing bout which ended in a try by the flyIng forward. Cheshire. Williams then secured possession from97 words
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Article446 1937-01-07 31 S.C.C. “A” Rally —But Not Soon Enough. CONDITIONS w ere ull against good rubber on the packing The going was very heavy, and the greasy ball was difficult to handle. The leam from H.M.S. Terror proved more adaptable to circumstances than the S.C.C. “A” XV,446 words
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Article612 1937-01-07 31 “Stand-off. ” - By “Stand-off.” AN easy win by 20 points (a goal, five tries) to nil was gained by the Singapore Volunteer Corps over the Police in their rugger match on the padang on Saturday. Although the game was played in an almost continuous drizzle of rain612 words
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1850 1937-01-07 32 RESULTS of matches in the Home soccer leagues on Saturday, as cabled by Reuter, with the league tables up to date ENGLISH LEAGUE DIVISION I. Bolton 0 Manchester U. 4 Chelsea 1 sfoke 0 Derby 3 Everton 1 Huddersfield 4 Wolves 0 Liverpool1,850 words
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Article77 1937-01-07 32 BAD FOR BUSINESS —Reuter. 4 Pros.” Resent Ban On Over-Filled Bags. London Jan. 2. The United States Golf Association’s decision to limit the number of clubs l player can carry to fourteen has had a mixed reception in England. The English Professional Golfers’ Association is likely to protest to the—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article271 1937-01-07 32 -Reuter. U. S. G. A. and R. and A Agree To Limitation. New York Dec. 31 The United States Golf Associate announces that from Jan. 1, 1938. th number of clubs allowed each pi a y e in a match will be limited to fourteer The change-Reuter. - 271 words
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Article303 1937-01-07 32 “All Square” Cards Win Senior Divisions. The January bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and on Sunday and resulted in a win for H A. Murray in “A” division with a score of “all square.’’ in a303 words
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Article1028 1937-01-07 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. Every Prospect Of Good Times Ahead. Messrs Fraser and Co., in their weekly slure report, issued at the close cf business on Jan. 5. write:— With the old year out and the new year in since our last report the vagaries oi the stock markets during1,028 words
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Article195 1937-01-07 1 Singapore, January 6, 12 noon Buyer Seller Gambiei $6.50 i Hamburg Cube 11.00 Java Cube 9.501 Pepper. j White Muntok 22.50 White 22.00 Black 12 50 Copra. Mixed $9 30 Sun Dried 9 55 Tapioca. Small Flake 5.25 Fair K'laKe 4.75 j Medium Pearl 5.25 Small Pearl 5.30 Sago195 words
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Article368 1937-01-07 1 London, Jan. 5. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of l'l denomination unless otherwise stated: Yes ter- Rise day. or Fall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 117% Funding Loan 4 p c. 1960-90 lieu War Loan 3% p.c. 105Vi Com. Union368 words
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47 1937-01-07 1 Date Spot Jar. Jan.-Mar. Apr.-Junc July-Sept. Oct.-Dec London Dec. 31 3714 37% 37% 37% 37% 37% 10% Jan 4 37% 38 38 38 38 38 10% 5 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 9% 6 36% 36% 36% 36% 36 36’fc 10 1/1647 words
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825 1937-01-07 2 —Reuter. “Face-Saving” Action By I. R. R. C. T’HE International Rubber Regulation Committee has once again been able to spring a surprise on the rubber market. A snap decision .ias been taken which will be much more effective in brinyim> spot rubber on the—Reuter. - 825 words
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135 1937-01-07 2 SLIPPERY SURFACE, SAY EXPERTS. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 22. Advocates of rubber roadways are far from pleased by the report on the problem of slippery roads issued today by the Department ol Scientific and Industrial Research and the Ministry of Transport. Among the135 words
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Article92 1937-01-07 2 —Straits Times Cable. Proposed Capital Increase Of £100,000. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 29. Cheviot Rubber Limited proposes to increase its capital to £350,000 by the creation of one million shares of 2z each. The present nominal capital is £250.000 in 2s. shares and—Straits Times Cable. - 92 words
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Article154 1937-01-07 2 Shareholders Discuss Capital Scheme. Meetings of the Preference and Ordinary shareholders of the Borneo Co., Ltd., were held on Dec. 22 to consider the scheme of arrangement submitted by the board At the Ordinary meeting Colonia; Harvey said he did not think the scheme was a fair and154 words
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Article128 1937-01-07 2 As reported in the Straits Times recently Sungei Kahang Rubber Compan.v has been registered as a public fiunnnn Wi !> h a nomina capital of L 140.000 in 2s. shares p f* f 2 ulre tl 'Teck Leong San Fs ate in Johore. and :c, adept agreements128 words
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Article102 1937-01-07 2 JJOREIGN exports of tin, being final shipments on ocean steamers at all Malayan ports during December, totalled 7,669 tons, being some 2,500 tons below the amount shipped in November. The total exports for 1936 were S3,366 tons an increase of 21,118 tons on the figure exported in102 words
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Article171 1937-01-07 2 TONS AT END NOVEMBEft BOLIVIA’S DEFICIT 6,37ft MALAYA’S SHIPMENTS 64,000 TONS. An amended return has been issued by the Registrar-General of Statistics giving the foreign exports of tin from Malaya during December at 7,795 tons instead of 7,669 tons as previously notified. The amended total shipments171 words
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Article247 1937-01-07 2 Selama (Malaya) Rubber announces an additional sale for 1937 of 3 tons ribbed smoked sheet per month at per lb. c.i.f. A similar additional sale, only at 9 5/16d., is announced by Takau (F.M.S.). Sungei Choh has made a further saiO of 60 tons standard quality ribbed247 words
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Article124 1937-01-07 2 < From Our Own Correspondent. London. Jan. 4. The following are today’s ‘bid’ quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s d.. British Empire “A.” 24 6 British Empire “B” li 9 British Empire Cumulative 19 3 British Empire Comprehensive 22 9 British General “A.” 25 6 British General “B”124 words
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Article544 1937-01-07 3 I ii-trHT POSITION OF I t £pot MATERIAL. IpiRTHER release l Fl PROBABLE. Th pronounced and somewhat I rtjected rise that occurred over the Kmas holidays carried prices over I nts for all positions up to the end W' 7 writes Lewis and Peat in their ‘.i,544 words
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Article177 1937-01-07 3 PRICES RISING RAPIDLY. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 18. Messrs. Frank Fehr and Co. report a firm and rising market i London for coconut oil. During the past month, prices have advanced about £6 5s. per ton and it Is considered not Improbable that there will177 words
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Article167 1937-01-07 3 SMALL SHIPMENTS RISING PRICES. (From OurOwn Correspondent) London. Dec. 18. During the past month, copra prices in London have risen by about £5 per ton. Quotations are still hardening and there appears every likelihood of their continuing to do so for some time to come A large amount167 words
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Article139 1937-01-07 3 »t*HE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,310 th auction on Dec. 30 when there were catalogued 899,414 lbs., 401.52 tons: offered 742,279 lbs., 331.37 tons; sold 664,210 lbs, 296.52 tons. Spot London 10%d. New York 22% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per139 words
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Article124 1937-01-07 3 END OF PROFITTAKING. London, Dec. 31. There was a spectacular drop In rubber prices in the early hours ot to day, when spot dipped below lOd sub sequently rallying sharply to 10V2d. value considered by the majority of opinion to mark the eno ol the recent long124 words
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Article263 1937-01-07 3 The following are particulars of operations of the under-mentioned companies for the month of Nov.. 1936: hrs. cu. yds pels. Ampat Tin 678 232,000 951 S. Kinta 3,656 1,156,000 5,610 Tongkah Harbour 2,260 494.000 1.461 Anglo-Siamese Tin 1,252 176,000 916 Jclapang Tin 154 41,000 462 Kramat263 words
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Article99 1937-01-07 3 During the week ending Dec. 26, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 25,772 cases, of which: 20,093 (78 per cent.) ccses were to the United Kingdom, 4,175 (16 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 500 (2 per cent.) cases to Canada,99 words
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Article65 1937-01-07 3 At an extraordinary meeting of Bekoh Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd., held in London in Dec. 16 resolutions to write down the existing Is shares to Is. per share, tr consollda the reduced shares into 2s. shares ani tr. retore the authorised aphal ot th j company at65 words
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Article178 1937-01-07 3 MALAYAN PRODUCTION CLEARED. FOR BEST PART OF 1937. i From Our Own Correspondent) London Dec. 18. As in the case of all ether vegetable oils demand for Palm Oil in London today considerably exceeds supply with the result that prices are increasing rapidly. Within the past month quotations178 words
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Article44 1937-01-07 3 Ocean shipments of rubber from Malaya, including re-exports, for the month of December, totalled 38,749 tons, a decrease ot 8,593 on the November figure of 47,342 tons. Total shipments for 1936 are 520.177 tons, some 70,000 tons less than in 1935.44 words
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Article273 1937-01-07 3 CAPACITY OF N.E.I. GROWERS. Amsterdam Dec. 20. The Central Bureau, which ts responsible for the compilation of data regarding N.E.I. native .’ubber restriction. is still engaged in writing out crop licences for about *****0 native growers for th< first quarter of 1937. These licences are allotted each273 words
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Article104 1937-01-07 4 STOUGHTON AND SUNGEI REYLA. HOLDERS APPROVE SCHEME. (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Dec 31 A new rubber company. Padang Senang Rubber Limited has been formed with an authorised capital ol L 200.000. This company has been formed as a result of the amalgamation ol Stoughton (Perak) Rubber104 words
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Article241 1937-01-07 4 Consumers To Attend Next Committee. Brussels. Jan. 5. THE International Tin Committee meeting decided to ratify the agreement to continue restriction for a period ol five years from Jan. 1, 1937, and also fixed the production quota at 100 per cent, for the first quarter of 1937.241 words
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Article111 1937-01-07 4 Decline In December Imports. Imports of foreign rubber into th Straits Settlements during December b'll some 7.000 tons from The figure to: the preceding month. The total imports for 1936 were 167,799 tons deducting these imports from the total shipments from Malaya, disregarding port and dealers111 words
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Article1227 1937-01-07 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK HKOKEKK. Singapore. January 7, 10 a.m. MINING. Issue nL Buyers Sellers 4 Axr.pat Tin 5.'4* a 5 9 tl A.sam Kumbang 33 /6 34 6 £1 Austral Malay 55 56/-xd i 5 Ayer Hitam 23 6 25/1 Ayer Weng1,227 words
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Article191 1937-01-07 4 London Exchange Prices On December 23. is/o nP 4 t 0 M ul 4 1, > i; Anglo-Burma (5/; l J /9 A ye r Hitam (5/) 22/6; Bangrin 20/* Gopeng Cons. 2 5/16; Hongkong (5/) 27/fi' EM/ lpoh n6/ 27?- J f5/) 15 /3; Ke P°ng V/191 words
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Article134 1937-01-07 4 —Tass Mail. KNORMOUS GROWTH ()i INDUSTRY. OUSTING CULTIVATE PRODUCT. The Soviet synthetic rubber indu s try lu’ftHed its five-year production plan in three years and eleven months Already this year it satisfies more than 50 per cent, of the U S S.R rubber requirements, and in—Tass Mail. - 134 words
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Article543 1937-01-07 4 London Exchange Prices On December 23. Allagar (2/) 1/94; Alor Pongsu (2/)* 2/11*4; Anglo-Malay 19/6; Ayer Kunlng 45/6; Bagan Serai 21/3; Bahru (Sel.) (2/* 3/9 4; Banteng 26/3; Batang (2/) 1/4; Batu Caves 26/104; Batu Tiga 42/6; Bekoh (2/> 1/14; Bertam Con. (2/) 4/104; Bidor 40/74; Bikain (2/)543 words
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Article21 1937-01-07 4 Doc. Jan Tin S p re Price Vi per picul f 115.62 14 'i H4.75 R 114 2521 words
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