The Straits Budget, 18 March 1937
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Title Section30 1937-03-18 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE W EEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4127. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. MARCH 18, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration1080 1937-03-18 1 npHREE more petitions supporting onr signed by 20.000 Selangor Malays urging the restoration of the rights of succession of the Sultan’s i eldest son. Tunku Musa Eddin. are re- l ported to have been received by the Suitan of Selangor. The additional petitions are signed by—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,080 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article764 1937-03-18 2 —Straits Times, Mar. 11. Recent utterances by company t halrmen and oti.. r I en observers i *1 conditions the rubber .ndustry in this country provide nwelcome evidence that all is not j well with the producing ,sid< as e would like to believe. There ..is dawned, son.jwhat suddenly.—Straits Times, Mar. 11. - 764 words
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Article223 1937-03-18 2 GRANDMOTHERLY CARE” Straits Times, Mar. 11. Our leading article of Tuesday, in which we criticised the local Licensing Board for its reluctance to grant applications for an extension of hours in Singapore hotels, has prompted a reader to put to us a point of view to which we agree weStraits Times, Mar. 11. - 223 words
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Article696 1937-03-18 2 Workers Wages. unfortunate consequences.—Straits Times. Mar. 12. Consider a series of recent items oi news, entirely unrelated superficially, and ponder whether actually they are not very closely interwoven and represent a distinct trend in Malayan affairs. They are Mr. Sastri’s proposals for improving the lot of Indian estate workers inunfortunate consequences.—Straits Times. Mar. 12. - 696 words
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Article735 1937-03-18 2 -Straits Times, Mar. 13. Three years ago a young Walloon Catholic. Leon Degrelle, made a dramatic entry into Belgian politics to become, later, head of the Rexist Party. In a very short time M. Degrelle’s natural eloquence, i magnetic personality and youthful enthusiasm won for him a number-Straits Times, Mar. 13. - 735 words
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Article1077 1937-03-18 3 prices for his tin. —Straits Times, Mar. 15. If the International Tin Committee had decided two months ago that the launching of vast rearmament programmes justified an immediate and substantial increase in the permissible exports of tin, we might have offered congratulations on its prescience. Its failure toprices for his tin.—Straits Times, Mar. 15. - 1,077 words
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Article722 1937-03-18 3 —Straits Times, Mar. 16. The shortage of Volunteers for various units of the defence forces of the Federation has been a source of some considerable concern to the military authorities during the past four or five years. Perhaps the most heartening feature of the annual report on the—Straits Times, Mar. 16. - 722 words
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Article905 1937-03-18 4 Straits Times, Mar. 17. Although some general comments on the Sastri report have been made already in this column, its numerous recommendations could not be dealt with in a single article and no excuse is needed for returning to it today. This report, although notStraits Times, Mar. 17. - 905 words
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Article44 1937-03-18 4 Mr. Willard T Goodwin, assistant Oriental freight traffic manager for the Dollar Steamship Lines was amone the passengers who cached Singapore by the President Wilson on Tuesday. He has come from Shanghai to be in the Singapore office of the company for two months.44 words
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Article258 1937-03-18 4 Inquiry May Affect Malaya’s Trade. yHE Imperial Shipping Committee decision to commence an inquiry into the position of British shipping in Middle and Far Eastern waters, having regard to the changing conditions of sea-borne trades in those waters, and particularly to the increased competition of258 words
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Article44 1937-03-18 4 Justice Laville. Judge of the Johore Supreme Court, who has been appointed a Judge of the SS. High Court took his oaths yesterday before Mr. Justice McElwaine. the Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Laville later presided over the Bankruptcy Court.44 words
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150 1937-03-18 4 S.S. (S.) A. Sends Out Ballot Papers. Following the resignation of Mr. George Marshall, ballot papers have now been issued by the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association ior 'he purpose of appointing a nominee to the Municipal Commission. There are two candidates, Mr. Alan W. W.150 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article217 1937-03-18 5 REMEMBERING tnat there are rather more than one and a half million Malays in this country, many newspaper readers yesterday must luive been incredulous when they read t v ia t the 20.000 Malays wno have signed the petition to he Sultan of Selang.r make u H nearly217 words
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Article278 1937-03-18 5 IF I have heard one complaint about the lateness of opera in Singapore during the current season I have heard twenty, and if other people have had the same experience I wish would write to the newspapers and say so. for only by vociferous public protest shali278 words
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Article220 1937-03-18 5 0* E of the greatest grievances of people born and bred in this 1 ountry is that their sons are not Hgible for the Malayan Civil Service. which is open only to persons of pure British European descent on both sides. The creation of the Straits Settlements220 words
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Article238 1937-03-18 5 R.I. FOR A BEGGAR IT may be instructive today to consider the case of Wong Peng, who was sentenced to three months rigorous imprisonment for begging for alms” by the Taiping magistrate Oil Mar. 3. His story was that no had just been discharged from prison, and. having no money,238 words
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Article298 1937-03-18 5 FIE SIR CECIL! QINCE my note on Sir Cecil dementi’s translation of the “Pervigilium Veneris” appeared I have learnt more about this poem. Every stanza, I am told, ends with a refrain which may be freeiy translated as follows: Let him who ha\s never indulged in gallantry make a start,298 words
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Article177 1937-03-18 5 in Malaya have always been much superior to AngloIndians” in physique and character, and it is not surprising that the current discussion of the Eurasian as military material should have originated within the Eurasian community itselt The idea of a Eurasian battalion of regular troops is attractive for177 words
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Article172 1937-03-18 5 THE popular attitude towards the Eurasian question is so ignorant, prejudiced and unscientific that intelligent people in the East soon cease tc pay any attention to it. Environment, and not heredity, is almost certainly the decisive factor. If a child of a mixed marriage is given a172 words
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Article163 1937-03-18 5 CROM a reader who signs himself “Warrior in A. P. Herbert’s Army” comes the following letter: “Some weeks ago you referred to Mr. A. P. Herbert and his ‘Word War. I regard this as a very noble cause and I was glad to note that you were163 words
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Article223 1937-03-18 5 1937 TROUBADOUR would not think that the life of a professional concert artist contained many thrills, would you? But listen to this from Clifford Huntsman, the English pianist who is giving recital in the Victoria Memorial Halt on Sunday, March 21: ‘‘l am still on the move and shall be223 words
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Article224 1937-03-18 5 ’’THOSE who read the note on Tickery Banda, a well-known character in bygone Malacca, in the last issue of The Sunday Times, may be interested to hear that a full biography of this worthy recently appeared in the Times n Ceylon. He came of a distinguished Sinhalese family,224 words
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Article170 1937-03-18 6 M.C.S. COLOUR BAR.” REFERRING to the statement in this column that Malaya Is the only country under the Colonial Office which has an all-European civil service.” a Muar correspondent signing himself 8.H.” writes to the editor as follows: “On the contrary, the majority o: the magistrates, coroners. A.DOs and some170 words
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Article338 1937-03-18 6 RESPITE the misgivings of many British observers ihere are no signs in the Unfederated Malay States of abandonment of the practice of sending Malay orinces to Englisn public-schools whi*e the policy of filling as many key positions as possible with high-born Malays educated at Home is oeing pushed338 words
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Article168 1937-03-18 6 wishing to Know inure about the Malays of Singapore had a good opportunity last Saturday afternoon, far there was a big assembly of this community at Oeylang. But people who would have liked to go and didn’t, had a good excuse, for the way thereto was through Lorong168 words
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Article204 1937-03-18 6 gUT I am almost forgetting to mention the occasion of this gathering. Ir was the annual sports day of the Malay boys’ schools in Singapore—or, I should say. in the Settlement of Singapore, for rural as well as city schools were competing Some of the teams came from204 words
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Article221 1937-03-18 6 appeal for search in family lumber-rooms in Singapore is made on page 13 of the Straits Times today on behalf of the Singapore Volunteer Corps. Not only have the colours of the original Singapore rifle !orps (presented in 1857) disappeared, but none of the badges used by the221 words
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Article124 1937-03-18 6 AS a footnote to th« evidence which is now being taken fcy Hie Selangor unemployment committee, the following remarks by Brigadier Lord in the February number of The Roda are iclevant: If there is a portion of the Chinese community that really commands one’s sympathy more than another,124 words
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Article281 1937-03-18 6 I WENT to see the Redance sail at six o'clock yesterday evening and thoroughly enjoyed it The nuge whito-and-green shin made a splendid picture as she moved out .nto the channel, towering out of the blue water and making the line of deepsea shipping at the wharves look very281 words
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Article231 1937-03-18 6 A CHILD’S memories of the homeward voyage from the East are recalled in Rudyard Kipling’s autooiography. extracts from which are being published in tne Morning Post. Here is a vivid passage: and there was a time in a ship with an immense semi-circle blocking all vision on231 words
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Article194 1937-03-18 6 MALAY SAILORS news reached Singapore last week that two Malay sailors had been arrested in connection with a huge find of opium on the British steamer Taybank at New York there was surprise in local shipping circles for this was the first case of the kind in which suspicion nas194 words
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Article162 1937-03-18 6 Lines on reading the leader in the Straits Times of Mar. 8 (with apologies to Mr. S. W. Nelson, late of the Ministry of Transport, London.) If the Government has a pigeon Then the Straits Times has a grouse About this bird or monster That’s162 words
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Article58 1937-03-18 6 The transfer of Lieutenant H CAbraham. Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, to the S.S.V F. Reserve Officers, has been approved Commissions as honorary cadet under officers In the Raffles Institute Cadet Corps have been granted n Messrs. Mehervan Singh and Teo Ter;g Quee. with permission to wear the58 words
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Article919 1937-03-18 7 Mr Hobson, the new Chief Instructor of the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, has arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Dr S. Kelkar of Kulim has left for Dublin for a post-graduate course at the Rotunda. Dr. Low Thean Loy has taken over from Dr. Kelkar. The Resident of Perak919 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article16 1937-03-18 7 FULLER.—At the General Hospital on March 14, to Lilly, wife of O. Fuller, a son.16 words
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Article347 1937-03-18 7 Monday, Mar. 1. At 6 p.m. His Excellency opened the British Malaya Broadcasting Station at Thomson Road. Tuesday, Mar. 2. Mr. L. G. Corney had luncheon at Government House. Wednesday, Mar. 3. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government House this morning.347 words
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136 1937-03-18 7 Capt. C. R. Morris!,. OS.F.C, Kuala Lumpur r.as been appointed Director of Criminal Intelligence. F M S and will take jver the duties of the appointment shortly In the near future Mr. 1 D. MacDonald, O.C.P.D.. South, Kuala Lumpur, the well-known Selangor Rugby forward, will136 words
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Article88 1937-03-18 7 The following appointments are notified in the SS. Government Gazette His Excellency the Governor has ap pointed Dr. H S Moonshi J P.. to act as Chairman of vhe Mohammedan Advisory Board. Singapore. Mr. J C. Barry. Chief Police Officer. Malacca has been appointed to be a Justice88 words
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Article152 1937-03-18 7 Ex-Colony Merchant’s Death poUNDEU of one of the best r known French companies trading in Malaya, M. D. Moine Comte died in Marseilles on Feb. 27 at the age of 70. For nearly 20 years he took a prominent part in the commercial life of Singapore coming out in 1894152 words
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Article259 1937-03-18 7 Leaders— Replanting 2 Workers And Wages 2 Belgium’s Fascists 2 ‘Ware Pools 3 Civilian Soldiers 3 Mr. Sastri and the Planters 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17 —20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Week in Malaya259 words
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Obituary161 1937-03-18 7 DEATHS ANDERSON.—At Kota Bharu, Kelantan, on March 6, 1937, Janet Bulloch (Jenny), wife of Walter Graeme Anderson. BEINS. —On March 9, 1937, at No. P 11, Lorong Liniau, off Kim Kiat Road, Singapore, Mrs. Ellen Betas. 79 years. RAE. —At the General Hospital, Singapore on Mar. 8. 1937, Helen Rae161 words
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Article788 1937-03-18 8 Two Chinese Shot While Molesting Detectives. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 15. AS a sequel to serious events in the Selangor strike area yesterday in which two Chinese were shot and two detectives seriously injured, 109 strikers were charged before the First Magistrate (Mr.788 words
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Article64 1937-03-18 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 15. Kuala Lumpur streets are without traffic policemen today, all available forces being concentrated at Central Station. The strike of 200 Chinese workers in a match factory at Port Swettenham is reported. One of the Chinese who was shot in64 words
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Article91 1937-03-18 8 Daughter of Mr. R. Stanley Dollar. President of the Dollar Steamship Lines Mrs. J Hickingbotham will Lines. Mrs. J. Hickingbotham arrived at Singapore with her husband on their honeymoon by the Dollar liner President Wilson Tuesday evening. Mrs. Hickingbotham formerly Miss Diana Dollar, has been91 words
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Article114 1937-03-18 8 Flotilla Based On Singapore. *J*HE nine mine-sweepers which are to be stationed in Singapore arrived at the Naval Base on Mar. 16. They left Malta on Jan. 25. The craft are the Abingdon, Huntley Fareham. Aberdare, Harrow Widnes. Stoke, Derby, and Bagshot, officially known as the 2nd114 words
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Article377 1937-03-18 8 Franconia Here With 375 Passengers. A NOTHER invasion of Singapore by wealthy world tourists began on Tuesday morning when the 20,000-ton Cunard White Star liner, Franconia, steamed in with 375 passengers of all walks of life. And for the third time this month—and the second377 words
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253 1937-03-18 8 Indian Muslims And The Succession. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 15. Y et a fourth petition for the restoration of the ex-Raja Muda to the succession has been forwarded to H.H. the Sultan of Selangor—this time by the Indian Muslim community in the253 words
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Article38 1937-03-18 8 —Straits Times Copyright (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 15. IWVRS. Marjorie Goolden has been granted a decree nisi on grounds of the adultery at Ipoh of Mr. Guy Everard Goolden of Ridor.—Straits Times Copyright - 38 words
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Article188 1937-03-18 8 Bar Welcomes Mr. Justice Horne. Mr. Justice Horne, who arrived on Saturday, was sworn in as a Judge of the High Court, Straits Settlements, before Mr. Justice McElwaine. the Chief Justice, later that day. His lordship took his first case in Singapore on Monday when188 words
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Correspondence.
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Article711 1937-03-18 9 Support For Suggestion Of A Regular Unit. To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir.—I am sure I do not stand alone imong Eurasian readers in expressing! sincere appreciation of your leader of, M ir 3- For some unknown reasons. w assume that military service is being unjustly711 words
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Article533 1937-03-18 9 What The Local College Owes To Dr. Ong. To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,—Having followed the recent Singapore Press controversy over Capt. Hashim’s plea for a Malayan university and the references to the history of the Singapore Medical College, I hnd that the most salient points533 words
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Article435 1937-03-18 9 Experience Of Our Professors Should Be Utilised. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —While recognising the value oi the constructive suggestions put forward in your leader on the university issue, may I make a comment on the paragraph in which it is suggested that His Excellency435 words
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Article451 1937-03-18 9 Views On Strike Situation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 13. J70R the first time in Malayan planting history a deputation has been sent to the F.M.S. Government to discuss the question of strikes among labourers on twelve estates near Kajang and Kuala Lumpur. The451 words
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Article56 1937-03-18 9 ATTACKED and iniured by one of the lions with whom he was performing recently in Bell’s Hippodrome Circus at the Great World, Mr. A. Turkey insisted on bringing out his “pets” again on Saturday night when the Circus opened at Segamat, despite the fact that56 words
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626 1937-03-18 10 BIG GATHERING AT MR. JOHN MOREY’S FUNERAL. A WELL-KNOWN Singapore business man—Mr. John Morey —who was on his way to see his daughter who is lying ill in Johore Hospital, and a Chinese contractor, who was with him, received fatal injuries in a626 words
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Article118 1937-03-18 10 2 CHINESE COMMITTED TO ASSIZES. A LLEGED to have been two of four men who entered a house in Serangoon Road and, having bound and gagged the servant, proceeded, under threat of daggers and revolvers, to rob the woman who stayed in the house of118 words
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Article134 1937-03-18 10 Thedens Case Ends Ngiap Fuan, the fireman on board the Thedens, who ran amok at midnight on Apr. 6 on board his ship and stabbed three members of the crew* to death, was found guilty of murder on Mar. 11 at the Singapore Assizes, before Mr.134 words
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Article93 1937-03-18 10 Member Of Parliament Convicted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 12. A Provincial member of Siam’s Parliament has been convicted of falsifying lottery tickets and embezzling over £5,000 in this connection. He has been sentenced in all to twelve years and his sister, for complicity, rece’ved93 words
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48 1937-03-18 10 Forty horses for the Siamese Army arrived at Singapore on Mar. 13 by the K.P.M. vessel Nieuw Holland from Queensland, Australia. They were transhipped to Bangkok. Australian horses are used to a large extent in India and the Commonwealth also provided many48 words
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Article210 1937-03-18 10 To Establish Better Contact With Empire. MALAYA is to be visited in the middle of this year by a senior member of the staff of the Imperial Forestry Institute of the University of Oxford in the course of a sevenmonths’ tour, which includes North and Central210 words
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Article101 1937-03-18 10 The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. His Excellency the Governor has appointed the following to be the Advisory Committee of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve for 1937: The Commodore, Singapore (Chairman) the Commander, S.S. R N V R., the Master Attendant, and Messrs F. S. Gibson G. W. A.101 words
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490 1937-03-18 10 MESSRS. AROOZOO AND PAULUSZ DISCHARGED. DEFERRED back to the Third Magistrate's Court after being committed for trial at the present Assizes, the case of criminal breach of trust of $40,000 in which Mr. Laurence Aroozoo was charged with committing the offence and Mr. H. R.490 words
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Article98 1937-03-18 10 The Fund founded in Kuala Lumpur to perpetuate the memory of Dr. E. AO. Travers now amounts to $6OO, and it is proposed by the Hon. Secretary to the Fund, Mr. H. B. Talalla, M.C.H. J.P, to dispose of it before the end of the month as98 words
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322 1937-03-18 11 Exaggerated Stories Quashed By Sastri Report. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Mar. 9. FT is clear from Mr. Srinivasa Sastri’s report on his inquiry into the conditions of Indian labour in Malaya that there has been great exaggeration in reports of the ‘starvation wages322 words
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Article210 1937-03-18 11 Well-Knou 'ii In Colony And F.M.S. On February 27 after a long illness. Gertrude, wife of Walter F Nutt, formerly of the Straits Trading Company, Singapore, died at Knol Lodge. Lilliput Parkstone. Dorset. Although fifteen y ars have elapsed since she left Malaya,210 words
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Article408 1937-03-18 11 Mr. Benjamin Stephen Besnard Johnston, of Bahau Estate Bahau, Negri Sembilan. son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. M. Johnston of Raydon. Orford. Suffolk. England, was married at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, at noon on Saturday, to Miss Joyce Louise, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H N.408 words
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141 1937-03-18 11 Special Section: 182 Other Stalls. SPECIAL Dominions section sponsored by the Governments of Australia, Canada and South Africa, as well as 182 other stalls, will be included in the British Trade Fair to be held at the Great World Amusement Park from April 30 to141 words
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Article157 1937-03-18 11 Gibraltar, Mar. 9. Gen. Sir Charles Harington, Governor and Commander-in-Chief. bade farewell today to 1,500 Gordon Highlanders when left for Singapore. Hundreds of the garrison, officers, naval friends and inhabitants were on the quayside and joined in an enthusiastic send-off.—Reuter. In addition to the 2nd Battalion,157 words
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Article38 1937-03-18 11 The resignation of his commission in the General Duties Branch of the S 8 Volunteer Air Force by Pilot Officer B M. D. Cordiner. has been accepted states a notification in the Government Gazette38 words
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365 1937-03-18 11 Kuala Lumpur Chairman*s View Of Position. A MISUNDERSTANDING of the powers and Anancial resources of Sanitary Boards in the F.M.S. was revealed in a statement made by Mr. Ormsby-Gore in the House of Commons last week. The Secretary of State for the Colonies declared that365 words
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Article199 1937-03-18 11 Military Ceremony At Malacca. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. 11. BRILLIANT weather favoured the military ceremony this evening at the Malacca Volunteer Headquarters, when the Acting Resident Councillor, the Hon. Mr. O. R. Sykes, presented the M.B.E. to Capt. Tan Seng Tee. On the arrival199 words
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Article, Illustration45 1937-03-18 12 A drawing of the frontal view .of the magnificent structure designed by Mr. F. Dorrington Ward, F.R.I.B.A., Government architect. It will occupy the site alongside the Municipal Building. This drawing appears also i n latest issue of the Malayan Architect.45 words
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196 1937-03-18 12 $500,000 TO BE SPENT IN 1937. SINGAPORE’S $1,500,000 Supreme Court, foundations of which have been prepared on the site of the old Europe Hotel at the corner of High Street and St. Andrew’s Road, will begin to take shape toward the end of196 words
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105 1937-03-18 12 r T*HE Bukit Timah Road car crash in which a former Londoner, Mr. John Morey, aged 44, head of a well-known Singapore electrical firm, lost his life on Saturday afternoon, had a sequel in the Magistrate’s Court on Monday, when Mr. Morey’s syce appeared105 words
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49 1937-03-18 12 A flower which proves fatal to mosquitoes can be grown among standing rice in India, according to a Calcutta report. It is hoped by this means to reduce the malaria mortality, the rice fields being the chief breeding grounds of the malaria-carrying anopheles.49 words
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Article163 1937-03-18 12 University Issue Being Kept Alive. DARTLY to enlighten the non- English speaking Arabs of Singapore, the Hon’ble Captain N. M. Hashim, I.S.O., principal advocate for a Malayan university, addressed the Arab Club on Saturday night on What Is A University?—In what way will a University bring merit163 words
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Article, Illustration128 1937-03-18 12 Daughter Engaged. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 1. Miss Evelyn Illingworth Haynes, elder daughter of Mr. A. S. Haynes, C'.M.G., and Mrs. Haynes, of Pebworth Manor, near Stratford-on-Avon, today announced her engagement to Mi. Hugh Wilfrid Lankester Haynes, elder son of the Rev128 words
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Article241 1937-03-18 12 German Cruise Liner Arrives At Dawn. AS the blood-red orb of the sun peeped over the horizon at six o’clock on Monday, the 20,000 tons Hamburg America world cruiser. Reliance, with over 350 passengers, made a quiet arrival at Singapore. The only people to greet her241 words
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Article82 1937-03-18 12 Mr. D. A. Mackay. wonts manager the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd.. Penang, a member of the Municipal Commission, etc., has left Penang by the ss Klang for Singapore, where he is pr ceeding to Australia. Vew Zealand and through the Panama Canal, to England. on eight82 words
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626 1937-03-18 13 CITY DESCRIBED AS GIFT FOR BOMBERS. Manoeuvres Verdic Only To Be Expected. WEAKNESSES in the defences of Singapore against air attack, a statement that the verdict of impregnability following the recent manoeuvres was only to be expected, and the effect of the possible626 words
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73 1937-03-18 13 A weak spot is the above-surface oil reservoirs for the refuelling of the ships of war and which, alone enabling them to operate in Far Eastern waters, are, in fact, the be-all and end-all of the impregnability which is aimed at. It is conceivable73 words
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Article116 1937-03-18 13 Mr. R. Whittington And Miss M. E. Fisher. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 9. The British Consul at Slngora, Siam. Mr. R. Whittington, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest S. Whittington of Whalley Range, Manchester, was married this afternoon at the Church of116 words
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Article63 1937-03-18 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Mar. 10. A CCORDING to the Siamese Press, Premier Phya Bahol’s latest holiday is necessitated by reasons of health and not of politics. After four years’ leadership of his party he is looking forward to a well-earned rest, especially63 words
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Article161 1937-03-18 13 VISIT TO CAMERON HIGHLANDS I DISCOUNT Tredegar, artist, poet, V writer, traveller and politician, accompanied by Lady Marian Cameron and Capt. H. Ware, has returned by plane to Singapore from Netherlands India. Lord Tredegar spent more than a month at Bali, which he found “an161 words
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Article102 1937-03-18 13 “I THINK I AM GUILTY. Chinese Fined $200 On Imports Charge. “Having been arrested. I think I am guilty,” said Lee Cheow Hoe who was sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment and fined $200 or a further six months in default by Mr H A. Forrer. in the Singapore Criminal102 words
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516 1937-03-18 13 Says Public Will Demand Greater Protection For Children (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 4. “WHATEVER is the ultimate fate of my minority report I am convinced that it can be only a matter of time before a bill based on Sir George Maxwell’s outline,516 words
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239 1937-03-18 14 Singapore Flying-Boats Safe At Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Mar. 10. LL four flying-boats which were forced down yesterday on a flight from Singapore to Hong Kong to take part in cornered manoeuvres there have reached their destination safely. Heavy weather made the four239 words
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Article128 1937-03-18 14 Lifting Of Ban On Imports. <From Our Own Correspondent.* Bangkok, Mar. 10. Arrangements have been completed to allow the export of Siam pigs to Malaya again, after a long period of .suspension, starting on Friday. At first the animals can be consigned only to128 words
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161 1937-03-18 14 Discussion By Leading Bodies. QN the invitation of the Straits Chinese British Association, three leading Singapore organisations have agreed to take part in a discussion on the establishment of a Malayan University. They are: Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association Eurasian Association and Indian Association. Messrs. O. R.161 words
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303 1937-03-18 14 A BOUT 600 officers and men and nearly 200 Services wives and children left Singapore by the transport Dilwara, on March 11. Various details will disembark at Ceylon, India, Egypt, Malta, Gibraltar and the rest will continue to the United Kingdom. Those who left Singapore include303 words
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229 1937-03-18 14 Laughs With Singapore Children. i THE prima donna soprano of the I Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Company, Signorina Sanchioni has a sense of humour which is not always possessed by operatic artists. During a special performance of the "Barber of Seville” last week229 words
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Article86 1937-03-18 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 10. Six Chinese were involved in a motor accident at the Bentong Pass, during the week-end when the hire car in which they were travelling skidded off the road and plunged down a steep embankment. The occupants were thrown86 words
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Article185 1937-03-18 14 .—Reuter. AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT. London. Mar. 9. The Secretary for Air, Lord Swinton, announces that it is proposed to continue the experimental Penang-Hong Kong air service until alternative arrangements are possible whereby the service may be improved, with a view to the eventual carriage of all.—Reuter. - 185 words
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120 1937-03-18 14 Further questions on unemployment in the FM.S. were asked in Parliament on Mar. 9, when Mr. H. Parker, a Labour Member, inquired when the Malayan Government proposed to extend the same measures of relief to nonlabourer workers in the Malay States as those in120 words
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284 1937-03-18 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 0. THE cause of the worst electric supply breakdown for 15 years in Penang on Saturday morning has been traced to a snake. Major Paterson, the Penang Municipal President, made an official statement today at the Municipal Commissioners284 words
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2075 1937-03-18 15 PLANTING TOPICS- Minimum Thickness Of Bark Required—Clones Which Disappoint—Danger Of Tapping Trees Too Young. —(By Our Planting Correspondent.) Last week I related some experiences of planters regarding the behaviour of budded trees under tapping and this week I propose to continue the subject with2,075 words
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Article59 1937-03-18 15 Decrepits from all over Perak were sent on Mar. 7 by motor cars to their new permanent home now opened at Sitlawan. Tapah Hospital sent nearlv thirty decrepits of various nationalities to this new centre. Accommodation for them has been found by opening several wards at59 words
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844 1937-03-18 16 Selangor To Have Written Consti tution. AS a direct sequel to the bitterest political controversy. in Ma* ayan history, Selangor is to have a written constitution this, according to Warta Malaya, the leading Malay journal in the Peninsula, is now in the course of being844 words
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Article91 1937-03-18 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 10. “|T is sad to think that the Rantau Club has closed its doors. The property has been taken over by Government and is to be used as headquarters for the local company of the N.S. Battalion of the F.M.S.V.F.91 words
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Article43 1937-03-18 16 MYTHICAL IPOH BARRACKS “Mythical” is the description applied by Fort Canning military headquarters in Singapore to a report that barracks are to be built at Ipoh. The suggestion that a regiment is to be stationed there is regarded as being even more fantastic.43 words
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332 1937-03-18 16 Lack Of Training Grave Danger. < 4 ¥N Singapore, probably the most vital island, less than one person in 3,000 is proficient in first-aid. It is an incredible state of affairs. I am no alarmist, but I am convinced that the training of civilians in anti-gas332 words
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255 1937-03-18 16 ‘Improper Conduct In Discharge Of Professional Duty ALLEGED to have attested to a transfer being executed in his presence, when it was not so signed, a Johore advocate and solicitor, Mr. Irving Arnold de Soyza Siriwardhene was on Mar. 9 suspended for three calendar255 words
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Article181 1937-03-18 16 By One Singapore Merchant «OINGAPORE is one of the worlds fancy fish producing centres,” said Mr. W. Birtwistle, Director of Fisheries in the Straits Settlements and the Federated States, in an address to members of the Singapore Gardening Society at Government House “One merchant alone ships181 words
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Article52 1937-03-18 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, i'iar. 9. The wedding took place yesterday at St. Andrew’s. Penang, of Mr. G. A Moir, B. Sc., Ph. D., assistant man* ager of Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations Ltd., and Miss Sonii With, of Aberdeen. The Rev. R. M. Minto conducted52 words
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Article, Illustration603 1937-03-18 17 Mr. T. C. Shedrien, of Harrisons and Crosfields, Ltd., Medan, and Miss Ruth Morrison, of Newlands. Glasgow, were married at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Penang, on Mar. 4. The group picture was taken after the wedding. TTHE formation of several divisions of the St. John603 words
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Our Woman’s Notebook.
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Article, Illustration1317 1937-03-18 21 W HO amongst us, looking out along the cool stretch of the Johore Straits, has not found the imagination running ahead of eyes, in and out of that redoubtable wall of rolling scrub, rubber and mangrove, seeking where a little beach might be hiding that1,317 words
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Article85 1937-03-18 21 yyiTH the acquisition of Changi and its lovely beaches by the military authorities, one frequently hears the complaint that there is nowhere to go for picnics In this article a woman correspondent tells of beauty spots along the Straits of Johore and brings their charm to the85 words
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91 1937-03-18 21 Mrs. J. L. Sinclair. Mrs. Sinclair, wife of Captain J. L. Sinclair of the Singapore Pilot Associaton, died on March 10 at Bournemouth England according to a cable received in Singapore. Captain and Mrs Sinclair went Home on leave in September of last year and91 words
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Article, Illustration729 1937-03-18 22 Stella Moya i Progress In Films And Variety. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 1* 44 1 HAVE never looked for anything. Things have just come my way and I propose to let my life go on like that.” Thus replied Miss Stella Moya,729 words
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Article70 1937-03-18 22 CINGAPOKE lias a pair of Polar bears. They are at the Ponggol Zoo. Just to look at them makes one feel cool. They will be able to spend their days in the water, for special enclosures which are being constructed for them will include swimming70 words
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Article138 1937-03-18 22 DO WELL IN EMPIRE COMPETITION. Malayan candidates did well in the Royal Empire Society’s essay competition last year. First prize in class C. on the subject. “How is Empire Day observed in your district and how do you think the celebrations could be made more effective?’ was138 words
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Article217 1937-03-18 22 May Have To Wait Years. CINGAPORE is not to have a new public hall yet. The proposal to build one is likely to remain in abeyance for several years—the funds in hand amount only to $40,000. At the last meeting of the committee of the217 words
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255 1937-03-18 22 “Mr. Stripes On Prowl On S. E. Johore Estates |7UROPEAN planters on rubber estates in South-east Johore are lying in wait every night for a tiger which has been prowling round bungalows and coolie lines during the past month. A few days ago, it entered the compound of one planter255 words
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Article35 1937-03-18 22 Net proceeds from the sale of the song “The Little Vagabond.” composed by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. C Towers, of Ipoh. were $263. This sum has been, distributed to various charities.35 words
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916 1937-03-18 23 Teaching Efficient Management Of The Home. I LOOK to the time when all girls’ schools will have a practical curriculum that will be in intimate relation to the home lives of the pupils. I do not want to prepare household drudges I want916 words
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Article103 1937-03-18 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) BangKok Mar. 11 A new canard regarding the Kra Canal appears in the February number of the American magazine called Asia The Minister for Foreign Affairs, interviewed today, states that the Premier. Phya Bahol. emphatically denies ever discussing the Kra Canal with103 words
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Article1008 1937-03-18 23 Juvenile Courts Among The Urgent Needs Of Malaya. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —Alter reading your editorial of March 1. I have to agree with your views, particularly when you say In our view the Commission has failed to give proper weight to1,008 words
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Article185 1937-03-18 23 Dutchmen Stranded In Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 9. AFTER paddling their own collapsible canoe for 16,000 miles from their home in Holland, two young Dutch brothers, Nicholas and Genit Entrop. on their way to find work in Java, are stranded in Penang. Their185 words
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511 1937-03-18 24 Over 1000 Chinese Affected. REPORTER MENACED BY SELANGOR MOB. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 12. than 1,000 Chinese coolies many of them women on nine rubber estates in Selangor are still on strike and planters are suggesting the formation of a wages511 words
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958 1937-03-18 24 Views Of Raffles College Union President /GREATER appreciation of the value of a college education u and the worth of a Raffles College diploma could be inferred from the growing clamour for the creation of a Malayan University, said Mr. Oon Khye Kiang, the President958 words
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118 1937-03-18 24 An Important change in the system of electing new members to the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association is noted in the minutes of the committee meeting held on Mar. 1. The names of 19 new members were placed before the committee. The election of the118 words
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Article140 1937-03-18 24 Two Memorials In Selangor. TWO more petitions supporting the one signed by 20,000 Selangor Malays urging the restoration of the rights of succession of the Sultan’s eldest son, Tungku Musa Eddin, have been received by the Sultan of Selangor. One of the additional petitions is signed140 words
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157 1937-03-18 24 FIVE ON 1937 PROGRAMME. It is understood that the Johore Government has approved a scheme for the establishment during 1937 of English schools for girls at Johore Bahru. Muar. Batu Pa'hat, Segamat and Klung. Approval has been given for a cash reward to the Naib157 words
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Article146 1937-03-18 24 Bishop Of Singapore Present. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Mar. 8. At the Oxford and Cambridge dinner on Saturday there foregathered 19 Oxford. 37 Cambridge men and six from other universities—Aberdeen, London and Continental. The guests included the Bishop ol Singapore. Sir Josiah Crosby, the British146 words
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870 1937-03-18 25 —Reuter. HOARE PLANS EIGHTY NEW SHIPS. Programme Of Decade In Few Years. THE defence of naval bases, particularly the Singapore base, against attack from the air was an important feature of the statement made by the First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Samuel—Reuter. - 870 words
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Article203 1937-03-18 25 —Reuter. MINISTER RESIGNS. Canberra, Mar. 10. A SENSATION has been caused by the resignation of Sir Henry Gullett, the Minister directing negotiations for trade treaties, which is understood to have followed a sharp difference of opinion on trade policy at a Cabinet meeting. Mr. Lyons, the Prime Minister,—Reuter. - 203 words
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53 1937-03-18 25 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Tientsin. Mar. 15. In accordance with Tokio’s instructions for compulsory military for Japanese nationals in China, the Japanese consulate-general in Tientsin has introduced conscription in the Japanese Concession. Japanese consulates in other parts f China will follow suit within theSin Chew Jit Poh. - 53 words
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Article235 1937-03-18 25 —Reuter and British Wireless. Conference Questions. London, Mar. 12. The agenda of the Imperial Conference, which will open on May 14, was announced by Mr. Baldwin in the House of Commons yesterday. It will fall under three heads: firstly, foreign affairs and defence; secondly, constitutional questions; thirdly, trade,—Reuter and British Wireless. - 235 words
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Article44 1937-03-18 25 -Reuter. London, Mar. 12. In obedience to a request made by her husband, who died yesterday, Miss Marie Tempest, the celebrated actress, played as usual in the comedy Retreat from Folly” at the Queen’s Theatre. She was tumultuously cheered.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 44 words
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Article67 1937-03-18 25 receiving urgent consideration.—British Wireless. London, Mar. 9. The new George VI postage stamps will, it is hoped, be ready, in the most-used denominations, for the Coronation, the Postmaster General, the R't. Hon. G. C. Tryon, announced in the House of Commons, yesterday. The main issuereceiving urgent consideration.—British Wireless. - 67 words
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Article49 1937-03-18 25 —Reuter. N an king, Mar. 10. Dr. H. H. Kung, the chief Chinese delegate to the Coronation, has tentatively arranged to go to London aboard the Italian Liner the Victoria, sailing on Apr. 2 Dr. J. Heng Liu, director of the National Health Administration, will accompany Dr. Kung —Reuter.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article, Illustration578 1937-03-18 26 MERELY PEACEFUL AIMS IN CHINA. Foreign Policy Defined By New Minister. A desire for close co-operation between Japan and England was expressed by the newly-appointed Foreign Minister in Japan, Mr. N. Sato, in an address in the House of Peers. He also hinted at a(Kawa Studio). - 578 words
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48 1937-03-18 26 Aneta Trans-Ocean Berlin, Mar 9. The German Post Office announces that instructions have been given for the design and issuance of a speciil stamp on the occasion of the Fuehrer’3 birthday. It will bear a picture of the* Fuehrer s head.—Aneta -Trans-Ocean.— Aneta Trans-Ocean - 48 words
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241 1937-03-18 26 “PLANNED ECONOMY” THE AIM. REPORTED COST OF $2,000,000,000. Shanghai, Mar. 13. THE Central Government, it is understood, is planning to raise the Central Economic Council’s construction committee to the status of a Yuan, with dictatorial powers to enforce the gigantic new fiveyear programme decided upon at241 words
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Article45 1937-03-18 26 —Birtish Wireless. London. Mar. 10. An offer of a gift of £50,000 for the formation of a sea cadet corps was made hv Lord Nuffield today. The offer is conditional on another £100,000 being raised by the Navy League.—Birtish Wireless.—Birtish Wireless. - 45 words
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Article61 1937-03-18 26 —British Wireless. London, Mar. 11. r J HE strike of grinders at the Rolls-Royce Motor Works at Derby, which caused 4,500 workers to be idle for three weeks, ended yesterday. The strikers returned to work today and their demand for an in* crease in wages of—British Wireless. - 61 words
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Article35 1937-03-18 26 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. The Chinese Government’s Coronation gift which will be conveyed by Dr. H. H. Kung to London, it is reported, will consist of elaborate Hunanese embroidery.—Sin Chew Jit Poh.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 35 words
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Article220 1937-03-18 26 Depressed Areas Will Benefit. HOPEFUL VIEWS OF MINISTER. London, Mar. 9. TJOPEFUL developments 11 in the establishment of new light industries offering* a broader basis for employment in the distressed areas were announced by the Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Brown, in the House of Commons tonight.220 words
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Article110 1937-03-18 26 -Reuter. RAMSAY MACDONALD MAY ALSO GO. London. Mar. Jl) It is now definitely, though r ot officially, stated that Mr Baldwin, will retire from the Premie.sip immediately after Whitsun, presumably about May 26 as the Premier’s engagement list for the preceding week is full,-Reuter. - 110 words
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817 1937-03-18 27 ha& tendered his resignation—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Tending To Dispel Anxiety In Britain. Tokio, Mar. 12. A closer study of Mr. Sato’s pronouncements in the Diet and elsewhere on Japan’s international relations discloses that the new policy towards China does not actually differ materiallyha& tendered his resignation—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 817 words
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Article, Illustration28 1937-03-18 27 When the Coronation decorations were tried out in Holborn, London, recently even the heav y rain which was falling at the time could not destroy the bright effect.28 words
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Article207 1937-03-18 27 -Reuter. ITALIAN OFFICER’S ESTIMATE. Madrid, Mar. 13. The estimate that there are 80,000 Italians and 40,000 Germans in Spain was given by the Italian, Major Luciano Sylva, who was taken prisoner aarlier in the week, when questioned. According to the authorities hero Sylva is alleged to-Reuter. - 207 words
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74 1937-03-18 27 -Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai Mar. 10. The Ch-nese Red leaders Chu Teh and Mao Tse-hung, have expressed their willingness tc hanu over control of then armies ;<"■ the Central Govern ment and to go into retirement abroad, according to a usually reliable Chinese– -Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 74 words
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Article52 1937-03-18 27 —British Wireless. London, Mar. 14. It is announced that the British and United States Governments have agreed as from April 1 to reduce passport visa iees for nationals of either country proceeding to the territory of the other from $10 to $2, or its equivalent in local—British Wireless. - 52 words
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Article182 1937-03-18 27 -Reuter. Raw Material Questions. Geneva, Mar. 13. The possession of colonial territories is definitely ruled out as responsible for the raw materials problem. This decision was taken at the closing session of the Haw- Materials Committee yesterday, when it was also decided that foodstuffs and fodder are to-Reuter. - 182 words
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Article184 1937-03-18 27 —Reuter. Slanging Match Grows Heated. New York Mar. 13. r pHE exchanges of compliments between Mr. La Guardia, Mayor of New York, and the German Press are daily growing more heated and have already led to reciprocal protests by the German and the United States—Reuter. - 184 words
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42 1937-03-18 27 -Reuter. Berlin, Mar. 12. As a result of the trade agreement with Manchukuo, Germany is establishing a trade delegation at Hsinking, capital of Manchukuo, headed by Dr. Knoll, who took a prominent part in the trade negotiations.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 42 words
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301 1937-03-18 28 Duce’s Claim To Be The Sole Protector Of Islam. Rome, Mar. 15. DRITISH colonial policy in the East may be affected by a statement having: an important bearing on the administration of Mohammedan races, issued in Rome Mussolini is apparently challenging all colonial Powers by301 words
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Article45 1937-03-18 28 Reuter. London, Mar. 15. The Fowey harbourmaster yesterday took the responsibility of scuttling the giant tin dredge, Kantoeng in the interests of local shipping. Forty holes were driven into the pontoon, which sank with a tremendous grinding of the steel girders underneath.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article82 1937-03-18 28 Reuter Wireless. WORST FOR FORTY YEARS. Darwin, Mar. 14. Scores of roofs were ripped off and many buildings flattened by a cyclone, the worst for 40 years, which struck Darwin. One person was killed and scores injured by flying debris. Residents who fled from their homesReuter Wireless. - 82 words
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57 1937-03-18 28 -Reuter. Hague, Mar. 11. The captain of the Dutch freighter, Serooskerk, ex-Rot-terdam for the East, cabled yesterday stating a rebel warship had ordered him to Ceuta. The Dutch Charge d’Affaires at Tangier has emphatically protested against the seizure of Dutch ships. A later message-Reuter. - 57 words
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Article143 1937-03-18 28 -Reuter. —Reuter. ADMISSION FOLLOWS DENIAL. Paris, Mar. 14. «I HAVE not started divorce proceedings, and I cannot imagine why this have been started up again,’* Miss Amy Johnson (Mrs. Mollison) told Reuter, when questioned regarding the report that Mr. James Mollison had asked his wife to divorce-Reuter.; —Reuter. - 143 words
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Article, Illustration54 1937-03-18 28 Reuter. Belgrade, Mar. 15. Queen Marie of Rumania is dangerously ill in Bucharest after influenzal complications. The family has been summoned to the bedside. King Carol is already present.— Queen Marie of Rumania, who is dangerously ill after an attack of influenza. Her family has beenReuter. - 54 words
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Article105 1937-03-18 28 Reuter. Murderers Taken Into Custody. New Delhi, Mar. 13. The North West Frontier situation has improved in consequence of the increased tractability of the trioesmen. probably influenced by the knowledge that powerful British military forces are being assembled. It is understood members cf the gang ofReuter. - 105 words
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Article56 1937-03-18 28 —Reuter. Lady Houston’s Big Estate. London. Mar. 14. Lady Houston’s €5.000.000 will has been discovered but it is invalid. It is understood tnat it bequeaths her whole fortune to Miss Julianna 'Hoare, an aunt of Sir Samuel Hoare. who died last year. The solicitors are—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article147 1937-03-18 28 be entirely unjustified.—Reuter Wireless. “COARSE, INDECENT, STAGGERING.” Berlin. Mar. 14. The American Ambassador. Mr. William E. Dodd, interviewed Baron von Neurath. the Foreign Secretary, and drew the latter’s attention to the language of the German Press, particularly the Nazi organ Angriff, about the American peoplebe entirely unjustified.—Reuter Wireless. - 147 words
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Article169 1937-03-18 28 —Reuter. Treaty Breaches By Japan. Shanghai. Mar 14 Organised smuggling in North Chinn which continues to affect serious'' the Customs revenue and reduce the funds available for the foreign loan service is the subject of another report to the Government by Sir Frederick Maze. Inspector-General ,i Chinese—Reuter. - 169 words
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Article151 1937-03-18 28 ct air-raid precautions.—British Wireless. FIRST ONE OPENED NEAR BRISTOL. London, Mar. 11. Tw’enty-nine Members of Parliament visited the Falfleld civilian anti-gas school near Bristol yesterday. The school is at present the only one of its kind in Britain, but another is to be started shortly inct air-raid precautions.—British Wireless. - 151 words
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Article122 1937-03-18 28 —Reuter. REFERENDUM ON DAIL BILL. London, Mar. 11. The new Constitution Bill which Mr. de Valera proposes to place before the people in a referendum after it has been approved by Parliament, was formally introduced in the Dail yesterday. It is* understood the referendum wil bo—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article461 1937-03-18 29 PEARSE HITS UP 81 IN GOOD STYLE. STEADY DISPLAY BY MUTHUCUMAR U. r[E new idea resorted to for the second Singapore cricket trial match proved very successful. On Saturday most of the players were given a good speil with the bat, even though out more461 words
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Article39 1937-03-18 29 —Reuter. Belfast, Mar. 12. Tomorrow*s Ireland vs. Wales International Rugby match has been postponed owing to a heavy fall of snow making the ground unfit for play. The match has been fixed for April 3. Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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452 1937-03-18 29 Free Scoring By Both Teams. Some most enjoyable cricket was seen at Gillman Barracks in the week-end match between the Middlesex Regiment and the S.C.C., jwon by the soldiers by six wickets. At the close of play on Saturday the Midds. led with 165452 words
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Article953 1937-03-18 29 DIVISION I. Birmingham 4 Brentford 0 Charlton 3 Manchester U. 0 Chelsea 0 WOiverhampton 1 Grimsby 5 Sheffield Wed. 1 Leeds 3 Arsenal Liverpool 1 Preston 1 Manchester C. 3 Huddersfield 0 Midlesbro 2 Bolton 0 Portsmouth 3 Sunderland 2 Stoke 1 Derby 2 West Bromwich 2 Everton953 words
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Article363 1937-03-18 29 DIVISION I. No matches were played on Saturday. The league table is as follows: P W L D P A Pts Rangers 31 21 2 8 70 25 50 Aberdeen 31 20 5 6 74 36 46 Hearts 31 20 8 3 83 45 43 Celtic 31 18363 words
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Article1024 1937-03-18 30 WICKLOW BAY’S FOURTH SUCCESS RUNNING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 13. FEATURES of the racing today—the first day of the Selangor Turf Club’s Spring Meeting—were the smallness of the tote returns for winners except in the first and last events, Benedict’s poor return of1,024 words
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Article56 1937-03-18 30 Reuter. London, Mar. 15. the scratching of Early School at 9 o’clock today from the Derby, Lord Astor is still represented by Pot Boiler and Cash Book. However, Early School’s leg trouble seems once again to have prevented Lord Astor and Gordon Richards from winning for theReuter. - 56 words
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341 1937-03-18 30 Disappointing Display By The Airmen gOMEWHAT unimpressive soccer was seen in the First Division match between the Chinese and the R.A.F. at Anson Road Stadiuiq on Saturday, won by the Chinese by two goals to one. Last year’s league champions have thus opened this season341 words
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Article72 1937-03-18 30 —Reuter -Reuter. Copenhagen, Mar. 7. Martha Genenger. of Germany, established a new world’s record for th»‘ 400 metres breast stroke of 6 min 19 2-10 sec. The previous record was 6 min. 24 8-10 sec. by Hidiko Mayehatas on Oct. 1. 1933.—Reuter Aldershot, Mar 10. In the—Reuter; -Reuter. - 72 words
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Article54 1937-03-18 30 Cambridge Row A Fast Trial Under ideal conditions, says a Reuter telegram. Cambridge rowed a full course trial from Mortlake to Putney in 18 minutes, 45 seconds, compared with Oxfords 19 minutes, 28 seconds earlier in the ween when conditions were unfavourable. The Boat Race takes place on the morning54 words
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Article92 1937-03-18 30 Flawless Batting In A Century Against Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Mar. 14. T. M. Hart, the Oxford B ue and Scottish international, scored a brilliant century innings against the Penang Sports Club here today. He hit up a flaivisss 104 in ISO minutes, and had two92 words
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Article47 1937-03-18 30 Only Two Ties Could Be Played. Only two of the ties in the fourth round of tlfe Scottish Cup competition were played, the results being: Morton 4 Q ol South St. Mirren 0 Clyde 3 The unplayed ties were' Celtic vs. Motherwell. Hamilton vs Aberdeen47 words
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Article19 1937-03-18 30 In the amateur lntnnational mah-h at Dulwich, Scotland beat England by one goal to nil.19 words
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276 1937-03-18 31 GRAND NATIONAL LINCOLNSHIRE CALLOVERS. Golden Miller Now Aintree Favourite. The latest callovers for the Grand National and Lincolnshire are cabled by Reuter as follows (all quotes taken and olfered except where otherwise stated): GRAND NATIONAL. Golden Miller 100 to 12 offered, 9 to 1 taken. Rsyal Mail 100 to 9276 words
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Article95 1937-03-18 31 -Reuter. Varsity Batsmen Play A Merry Innings. Sydney Mar. 9. The M.C.C.’s final match of the Austrian tour, played here resulted in a draw. There was no play on either morning of the two days but some bright batting was witnessed in the afternoon. Hammond batting 90-Reuter. - 95 words
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Article149 1937-03-18 31 The Final List Of Non-Acceptors. Reuter cables that the final nonacceptors for the Grand National (March 19) are Potentate, Drinmore Lad, Battleship, Thierry, Davy Jones, Double Crossed, Blue Prince, Bachelor Prince, Provocative, Sea Rover, Sphinx and Capitulate. The runners (with jockeys where finally engaged) are therefore as149 words
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Article116 1937-03-18 31 Rugby Football —Reuter. East Midlands Beaten In The! Final. London Mar. 13. Rugby Union games played today resulted as follows: Army 8, Territorial Army 6. Bath 6. Blackheath 5. Bedford 26. Guy’s Hospital 3. Coventry 22. Richmond 6. Devonport Services 27, Torquay Athletic 5 Harlequins 11,—Reuter. - 116 words
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130 1937-03-18 31 Mrs. Co wen Wins At Bukit Timah. At Bukit Timah on Sunday the final of the women’s championship of the Singapore Golf Club was played—and was decided by a stymie. The players were Mrs. Co wen and Mrs. Hill, and the match was over eighteen130 words
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Article63 1937-03-18 31 —Reuter London Mar. 8. The Scottish rugger team to meet England at Murrayfleld on March 20 has been selected as follows: Marshall (Edinburgh Acas.); Johnson (Richmond) Dick, Macrae (St. Andrew's). R. Shaw (Glasgow II.S.); Ross Logan (Edinburgh W’ders) Henderson (Dunfermline), Gray (Gala), (nglis (Cambridge), Horsburgh—Reuter - 63 words
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556 1937-03-18 31 Achievement Of British And /American Communities. 'j’HE Batavia Golf Club formally opened their new 18-hole course and club-house, on Feb. 27. The ceremony was performed by the Mayor of Batavia, Burgemeester Ir. Voorneman, after a few words from the president of the club,556 words
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Article28 1937-03-18 31 NOTTS DRAW WITH LIONS.” —Reuter. London. Mar. 8 In the Southern Section of Division III. English League, today. Millwall and Notts County drew 0—0 on the former’s ground—Reuter.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article517 1937-03-18 32 SHOOTING MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. IF east chances and nearlies were goals, the R.A.F. would have beaten the S.C.C. by about 11 to 6 in friendly soccer game on the padang last week. But it’s the ball in the net that counts, and the517 words
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Article473 1937-03-18 32 JJONESTY compels the critic to declare that the Police and the Royal Engineers, in their S.A.F.A. First Division match at Anson Road Stadium last week, were below the standard to be expected of senior teams. This was the first appearance of the Police in473 words
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Article637 1937-03-18 32 “Echo. ” - By “Echo.” THE opening first division match of the season in the S.A.F.A. League, at Anson Road Stadium last week, provided a convincing victory for the Royal Artillery. They defeated the Middlesex Regiment by five goals to nil. In doing so (hey played skilful, constructive637 words
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Article198 1937-03-18 32 Reuter Meet Millwall In The Cup Semi-Final. In the second replay of their sixth round tie in the F.A. Cup competition, cables Reuter. Sunderland beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4—0 on Sheffield Wednesday’s ground yesterday. The semi-finals, to be played on April 10, are now as follows: SUNDERLAND vs.Reuter - 198 words
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110 1937-03-18 32 Singapore To Visit Saigon First. Arrangements have been completed by the Singapore Amateur Football Association and the Federation Cochinchinoise de Football Association. Saigon. for a series of interport matches to be inaugurated this year. Singapore, taking the initiative, is s nding a team to Saigon to110 words
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Article920 1937-03-18 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. I. T. C. Gesture Came i-i Too Late. Messrs, fraser and co., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on Mar. 16 write:— However much events in the Great World may have seemed to march without special Incident during the past few920 words
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Article341 1937-03-18 1 London, Mar. 16. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or Pall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 1147 k Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 11l Vis -F War Loan, 3% p.c 101% Com.341 words
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Article20 1937-03-18 1 Mar. i If Tin, S’pore Price $149 per picul 12 130 15 143 16 141.50 17 142.2520 words
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Article262 1937-03-18 1 Singapore, March 17, 12 noon. Buyei seller Gambler do Hamburg Cube 15 oo Java Cube 10 50 Pepper White Muntok $2O 00 White $19.50 Black $ll 50 Cojjra Mixed $B.lO Sun Dried $8.40 Tapioca Small Flake $5 50 Pair Flake $5 JO Medium Pean $5 56 Small Pearl $5262 words
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56 1937-03-18 1 Straits Times cable. Court Approval Obtained. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 15. In the Chancery Division today, Mr. Justice Simonds confirmed the reduction of the capital of Kuala Reman Rubber Estates Ltd. from £500.000 to £250,000 which is to be effected by cancelleation ofStraits Times cable. - 56 words
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50 1937-03-18 1 Date Spot Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. London Mar. 11 39% 39% 39% 39% 39% 117/16 12 38% 39 39% 39% 39% 11 9/16 15 39% 39% 39% 39% 39% 11 9/16 16 39 39% 39% 39% 39% 11% 17 41% 41% 41% 41% 41% 12 3/1650 words
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1106 1937-03-18 2 COMPETITION OF SYNTHETIC, RECLAIMED NATIVE RUBBER. shareholders in Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd. at the Annual General Meeting held at the Registered Office of the Company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore on Mar. 9, Mr. W. H. Macgregor, the chairman, referring to the replanting ol’ rubber,1,106 words
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57 1937-03-18 2 Shilling Rubber Causes Jubilation In London (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 12. Loud cheers went up on the Stock Exchange today w hen one shilling rubber, for October to December position, was marked on the board. This is the first time that one shilling rubber has appeared on theStraits Times cable. - 57 words
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Article1186 1937-03-18 2 EXPORT QUOTA MAY BE RAISED. DRASTIC ACTION NEEDED. LEWIS AND PEAT (SINGAPORE, LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market issued on Mar. 12 write There has been considerable activity in the rubber market lately, and prices during the week have shown an ad vance of1,186 words
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586 1937-03-18 3 From $348,000 To $356,000: Dividend Of 12 Per Cent. A SLIGHT improvement in trading results is shown by Fraser and Neave Ltd. in the accounts for the year ended Dec. 31, last. The net profit has been increased to $356,112 from $318,902 in 1935586 words
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Article431 1937-03-18 3 London, Mar. 16. ■THE International Rubber C’oin- mittee has fixed the permissible quota for exports for the second half of 1937 at 90 per cent. The next meeting will he on Apr. 27. Speculators, encouraged by the Coin mittee’s decision, have forced rubber up by a431 words
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138 1937-03-18 3 Increased By Silver Larch’s Mishap. '"THE shortage of freight space for rubber between Malaya and America, which was to be slightly relieved by the President liners calling at Singapore this week, has received a setback by the disablement through fire of the Silver Larch in138 words
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Article57 1937-03-18 3 Following the announcement that the International Tin Committee has increased the International tin quota for the period April to June, 1937, to 110 per cent., the Central Committee under the Tin and Tin-ore (Restriction) Enactment Federated Malay States, has determined the domestic quota for57 words
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Article93 1937-03-18 3 840 TONS BELOW QUOTA. Malaya’s production ot tin during February was only 5.154 tons. 841 tons below her permitted quota At the end of January Malaya was overproduced to the extent of 333 tons making her quota position at the end of February a deficiency of 50893 words
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Article136 1937-03-18 3 •T'HE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,320th auction on Mar. 10 when there were catalogued 1.454,3661bs., 649.27 tons; offered 377.021 lbs.; 614.74 tons; sold 1.158.236 lbs., 517.07 tons. Spot London 11 3jl6d. New York 22% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.136 words
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Article327 1937-03-18 3 Reuter. Now At 110 Per Cent The International Tin Committee has increased the production quota for the second quarter of this year to 110 per cent, of standard tonnages. A Reuter's message received on Mar. 12 states that the tin quota has been increased to 110 perReuter. - 327 words
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Article100 1937-03-18 3 During the week ending Mur. 6. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 71.232 cases, of which: 61,998 <B7 percent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 2,410 <3 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 3,300 5 per cent.) cases to Canada, and100 words
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Article33 1937-03-18 3 Port and dealers’ stocks ol rubber in the Straits Settlements un Feb. 28. totalled 47,440 tons, an Increase of Just over 7.000 tons on the January flirur* of 40.414 tons.33 words
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Article1186 1937-03-18 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, March 17, 10 ajn. MINING. Issue VaL Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 6/- 6/6 £1 Asam Kumbang 35/3 36/9 £1 Austral Malay 54. 56/5/- Ayer Hitam 27/- 28/6xdxb 1 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.80 £1 Bangrln Tin 24/-1,186 words
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Article79 1937-03-18 4 The following dividends have been declared or proposed oy rhe respective rubber producing companies. K.M.S. RUBBER PLANTATIONS. An interim of 5 per cent, in respect of the year ending June 30. payable Mar 15 NEW CROCODILE RIVER. For the year ended Dec. 31, last a dividend >179 words
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Article535 1937-03-18 4 London Exchange Prices On March 5. Alla gar (2/) 1/11; Alor Pongsu (2/) 3/7; Anglo-Malay 20/9; Ayer Kunlng 47/6; Bagan Serai 24/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 4/2; Banteng 28/1*4; Batang (2/) 1/5; Batu Caves 28/; Batu Tiga 49/; Bekoh (2/) 2/5*4; Bertam Con. (2/) Bidor 40/7*4; Bikam (2/) 3/3*4;535 words
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Article112 1937-03-18 4 FINAL DIVIDEND OF 4s. PER SHARE. /CABLED advice has been received by the Singapore Branch of the Eastern Bank Ltd. that the net profit, including the amount brought forward for 1936 was £194,018. The directors propose a Anal dividend at the rate of 4s. per share, less112 words
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Article150 1937-03-18 4 London Stock Exchange Prices On Mar. 3. Ampat (4/) 5/1 *4; Anglo-Burma (5/) 16/6; Ayer Hitam (5/) 23/6; Bangrin 22/9; Gopeng Cons. 2-%; Hongkong (5/) 33/9; Idris (5/) 13/6; Ipoh (16/) 32/9; Kampong Lanjut 26/1*4; Kamunting (5/) 16/; Kcpom27/; Kinta (5/> 16/3; Kinta Kellas (5/) 9/; Kramat Pulai150 words
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Article417 1937-03-18 4 FRASER COMPANY. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Total tor Books Close linancia Company. Dividend Date Ex Div. vear Payable Date to date TIN. To Ayer Hitam 15% Int. Mar. 9 Mar. 24 Mar. 15 30 r ir Zi 5% Bonus Batu Selangor 7V 2 Int. Apr. 8 Apr 14 Apr 9417 words
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