The Straits Budget, 25 March 1937
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Title Section28 1937-03-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] 1128. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article, Illustration1008 1937-03-25 1 i*THE current year should prove a profitable one for merchants and :M(itrs. but they should do nothing to mcourage unsound business. The iessons of hard times can so easily be ;ergotten when prosperity seems to be the order of the day.” This note of warning wasStraits Times Phoirrrcph. - 1,008 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article863 1937-03-25 2 —Straits Times, Mar. 18. Political opponents often said of Sir Austen Chamberlain that his greatest asset in politics was his skilful choice of a father. True there was and still is magic in the name of Joe Chamberlain in and around Birmingham, and affection for that—Straits Times, Mar. 18. - 863 words
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Article135 1937-03-25 2 as four-shilling rubber. Straits Times, Mar. 18. The relationship between supply and demand (of rubber) is likely to be strongly in favour of rising prices and it is by no means inconceivable that the price will rise to over 4s. as in 1925.” Financial News. Well Well Even theas four-shilling rubber. — Straits Times, Mar. 18. - 135 words
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Article605 1937-03-25 2 —Straits Times. Mar. 19. Significance attaches to a current development in Singapore, both social and political in its implications. On the question of whether this city is ripe for and should have a university, the organisations representing different communities are, through specially appointed delegates meeting in conference, to—Straits Times. Mar. 19. - 605 words
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Article996 1937-03-25 2 Straits Times, Mar. 20. On March 20. 1933, we published a leading article from which we propose to quote extensively today. We do not take this course because our flow of ideas has dried up entirely. We do so because we recollect the abusive letters whichStraits Times, Mar. 20. - 996 words
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Article894 1937-03-25 3 —Straits Times, Mar. 22. Those who met Miss E. PictonTurbervill, 0.8. E., when she was in Singapore as a member of the Mui Tsai Commission suspected that she and her male colleagues would not be able to agree when they •came to the point of writing a—Straits Times, Mar. 22. - 894 words
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Article987 1937-03-25 3 Straits Times. Mar. 23. Singapore holders of Class A broadcast licences are now receiving demand notes from the Posts and Telegraphs Department for the payment of additional licence fees at the rate of $7 per annum. The circulars demanding the additional payment say: “I haveStraits Times. Mar. 23. - 987 words
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Article888 1937-03-25 4 monetary bargains.”—Straits Times. Mar. 24. In so far as there is a social i conscience in Malaya (a reservation which is very necessary in a! country having so large a temporary population and no leisured, educated class to take part in local government) there is a genuine! desiremonetary bargains.”—Straits Times. Mar. 24. - 888 words
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Article215 1937-03-25 4 Many Due During Next Month. Officers and men and families for the Singapore garrison will arrive a: Singapore by the Rawalpindi o:. Apr. 23 from England. They include Lt.-Col. A. Mason. M.C., R E. with wife and infant, Major H. G. P. Armitage, R.A.M.C., Brevet Major215 words
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Article132 1937-03-25 4 Adviser On Electricity Leaving Malaya. Mr. W. J. Williams. Adviser Electricity, Malay States and Mr.' Williams, who are shortly retiring tror. Malaya, were the guests ot honour a' a dinner given by the Selangor. Negr: Sembilan and Pahang Section of trx Engineering Association of Malaya. the132 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article175 1937-03-25 5 maVING regard to the flowing fe-'l-i! ing i n this country that more professional and technical posts in I'cvernment service should be opened t 0 sor ,s of the soil, a new step taken by Johore is of great importance. The regulations for the Sultan Ibrahim Studentship Fund175 words
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Article248 1937-03-25 5 A LINE of magnificent facades stretching from the Municipal Building to the river, another facade m a similar style where the riverside government offices are now. Empress Place without the Victoria Memorial building, the Esplanade without the Cricket Club, and Sir Stamford Raffles standing in solitary grandeur248 words
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Article260 1937-03-25 5 excellent example of the kind ol book about Malaya that is -*ead by the English boy of today is to band in the shape of Malay Adven"<re, a new book published by homas Nelson and Sons at ss. It affords a striking contrast with the mental picture of260 words
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Article290 1937-03-25 5 AS a history of the Singapore Volun-i teer Corps is to be published sho r t-! ly, it may be useful to draw attention to a note on the origin of the corps written when it was only ten years old. John Cameron, a former editor of290 words
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Article270 1937-03-25 5 I'HE volunteers were a purely European corps, and if only there had been more of them they would have made an impressive sight on parade, for their uniform was a scarlet tunic with green facings, white trousers and a shako. We catch a diverting glimpse of the270 words
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Article144 1937-03-25 5 OOMETIMES as '.ne browses in the records of the past one cannot resist the saddening conclusion that so far from there having been progress in the Straits Settlements, there has been regress. Consider, for example, the following news item from the Malacca correspondent of the Straits Times which144 words
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Article207 1937-03-25 5 WHEN Singapore motorists cross the Kallang River on their way to Geylang or Katong they are within a few hundred vrrcis ct croc*'oho They will probably be as surprised as I was to hear this news. Crocodiles were plentiful in the rivers and creeks of Singapore Island up207 words
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Article207 1937-03-25 5 JOHORE NOAHS THE diligent student of Government Gazettes comes upon surprising things sometimes. For example, yru should certainly study a recent notification in Johore should vou he thinking of importing into Johore any one of a long list of birds and animals, including the rollovins’ Spectral tarsiers Proboscis monkeys Rhinoceroses207 words
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Article224 1937-03-25 5 GRIMM r%NCE upon a time there was a fabulously wealthy prince in Babylonia named Awboonhawpar, and he decided to build a palace which would be like no other palace in the whole world. So he called his architect and said: “Seest thou the stone Dalis which I fire from my224 words
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Article63 1937-03-25 5 SASTRI SOUP FROM the Orient Gong of Mar. 17 (an Indian weekly published in Singapore): “To come to the conclusion of this article, Mr. Sastii has spoiled the whole soup and he would have better served the cause of the Indian Community in Malaya if only he had refrained f63 words
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Article202 1937-03-25 6 I am indebted to Mr. H B. Leicester tor some additional information about the early history of the Singapore Volunteer Corps. He writes: “To the best of my knowledge and belief, the first body of volunteers was really confined to the purely European element, a faded photo202 words
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Article220 1937-03-25 6 REMARKABLY long lamil.v connection with the S V.C. is also mentioned by Mr. Leicester If it is not already known to the Corps historian. whose chronicle will shortly go to the press, he may wisn to include it Referring to the incident in 1871 when Singapore was awakened220 words
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Article310 1937-03-25 6 HfHENEVER I hear a Malayan ghost story I always pass it on in this column, and today I have got a mar- j vellous one. It is told in a book pub-; iished last month, Strange Diary, a collection of psychic experiences by Zelmu Eramley-Moore. Zelma says i310 words
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Article227 1937-03-25 6 “BALI-H OO.” yHESE comments on Bali that we have been hearing from tourists in Singapore are interesting. They suggest that a reaction against overdone publicity is taking place, a reaction well summed up in the American wise- crack which provides the heading of this note. The Dutch would do w227 words
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Article225 1937-03-25 6 'J’HE swallows which perch in such incredible numbers on telegraph wires in some Malayan towns, making the wires look like a continuous rope of feathers, have the honour of official mention by Mr. P. J. Williams, the Adviser on Electricity. F.M.S., this year. These birds are225 words
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Article229 1937-03-25 6 M ANY people who know that admirable historical work. “British Malaya, 1824-1867,” have been interested to hear that its author is now visiting Malaya for the first time. He is Professor L. A. Mills, Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. There being no obvious connection229 words
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Article177 1937-03-25 6 *J*HAT the Muar River is the Khrysoanas of Ptolemy is the theory put forward by Mr. Roland Braddell in the latest number of the M.B.R.A.S. Journal. Ptolemy, who lived in Alexandria hi the second century A D., was the first European to show the Malay Peninsula and the177 words
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Article161 1937-03-25 6 JT is therefore not improbable that Ptolemy, gathering information in Alexandria from persons who had lived in the East, should have been told that there was a river right across Mie Malay Peninsula. Moreover. Mr. Braddell points out that it was by that route that the gold from161 words
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Article170 1937-03-25 6 OPHIR AND PAHANG jyjALAYA is negligible as a gold country today, but it was not so ir. I ancient times or indeed until the nineteenth century, when the great gold fields of Australia. California and South Africa were discovered. Remains of gold workings* are founc in many places in the170 words
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Article216 1937-03-25 6 Ptolemy had no ciiificuli\ in finding information in Ale>andria about the sea route from India to China, it is unlikely that Roman ships ever came as far as the Mab\ Peninsula. Giboon may oe quoted on this point. “Every year, about the time of the summer solstice, a216 words
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Article63 1937-03-25 6 Trip To Seremban And Fraser’s Hill The Governor, accompanied by Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas and attended by the Private Secretary and Aide-de-Camp. will proceed to Seremban by the night mail train on Friday. Apr 2. His Excellency and party will stay at the Residency. Seremban. until the63 words
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Article566 1937-03-25 7 Mr. Poland Braddell returned from i Ij’gland by the Italian liner Victoria n Monday. Mr. A. J. Aitken, of Bintan Estate, nived in Singapore on Monday and is ‘laying at Raffles Hotel. The death occurred in London on Mar. 14. of Jacqueline, the wife of Mr. S566 words
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Article117 1937-03-25 7 New District Officer For Province Wellesley. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette Mr L. Forbes M.C.S. to officiate as District Officer, and to be a District Judge lor Province Wellesley Mr. A. Graham to act as SurveyorG.iural of Ships. S.S. Mr. H. B Sym.117 words
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Article142 1937-03-25 7 New Member Of Council Of State. The following Johore appointments are Gazetted: Dr. L. W. Evans to be a Member ol the Council of State, and to officiate as Principal Medical Officer and Registrar General of Births and Deaths. Johore. Mr. G. L. F. Bird. M.C.S. to act142 words
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Article266 1937-03-25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Mar. If). The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S Government Gazette: Drs. J. C. Carson and J. H. Bowyer to bo officers of Superscale Grade B. Malayan Medical Service. Certain officers ol Superscale Grade B Malayan Medical Service, promoted to Superscale266 words
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Article259 1937-03-25 7 FTiday. Mar. 12. General Sir Alexander and Lady Godley left Government House. Saturday. Mar. 13. Hon. Chief Justice Sir Samuel Thomas. H.H. The Raja Bendahara of Perak. Mrs. Dykes. Mr. J.A. Hunt r and Mr. E. E. F. Pretty had luncheon at Government House. Sunday. Mar. 14. Commander259 words
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Article58 1937-03-25 7 There are now eight prospective Singapore delegates for the annual district conference of Rotary Clubs in Malaya and Slam. They are Messrs. L. Cresson, S. I. O. Alsagoff. Ng Sen Choy, Chew Keow Bock, Lee Chim Tuan, Martin. Sivapragasam and R. E. Holttum. Mr. Cresson will speak at58 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article136 1937-03-25 7 GLASS HOOPER. —At Downe Hall. Bridport, Dorset, on Mar. 11. 1937 to Dorotnea (nee Parnell) wife of George? Erskine Glass Hooper—a daughter. CLUTTER.—Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Clutter announce the birth of a son at General Hospital on March 18. 1937. LOUGH.—On 18th Inst, at Singapore General Hospital, to136 words
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Article105 1937-03-25 7 The engagement is announced between Cecil, son of the late Henry Bendclaeh Hewc t.son. M.R.C.S., F.L.S., F.Z.S., M BOU. and Mrs. Hewet.son of Leeds and Easington. and Sybil Jeanne, widow of James t. F. Nelson »f Malacca, only daughter of ihe late William Dymes Stevenson M R.C.S L.R.C.P etc.105 words
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Article26 1937-03-25 7 Slight—llmlge At the Presbyterian Church. Singapore. S S. on the 16th March 1912 by the Rev. W. Runclman. Edgar William Slight, to Kate Hodge.26 words
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Article276 1937-03-25 7 Leaders “The Son Of Joe” 2 The Communities 2 We Were “Inhuman Scoundrels”! 2 The Turbulent Turbervill 3 Take This, Or Leave That 3 Malayan “Slaves” 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 General276 words
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167 1937-03-25 7 The engagement is announced between Miss Elizabeth I.uckham. daughter of Dr. L. H. euckham, M.D.. M h C 8 and Mrs Luckham ol' Salisbury. and Captain Bash Leech, son of Dr. J. W Leech. M.D., MS., F.R.C.S., DOH M P for Newcastle West167 words
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Article147 1937-03-25 8 Reason For Her Modern Navy. now that it has achieved autonomy, intends to preserve its neutrality and the building up of a navy is necessary to preserve that ideal,” declared His Excellency Phara Riem Virajaphak. former Siamese Minister at Paris for 18 months, who arrived at147 words
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205 1937-03-25 8 Mr. N. Mallal Wins By 18 Votes. AS a lesult ot' the ballot taken “by the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association, Mr. I Nazir A. Mallal has been elected a« the Association’s nominee on the Singapore Municipal Commissioners in the place of Mr. (i. Marshall who resigned205 words
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Article67 1937-03-25 8 Foundation Stone Ceremony On April 1. Preparations are well in hand for the laying of the loundation stone for the New Supreme Court, to be erected at the corner of High Street and St. Andrew’s Road. The ceremony will be performed by His Excellency the Governor. Sir67 words
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Article31 1937-03-25 8 His Excellency the Governor has appointed June 9 to be observed as a Public Holiday throughout the Colony in substitution for the birthday of His Majesty King George VI31 words
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Article355 1937-03-25 8 Mrs. Garrard Badly Injured. AFEV* hours after they were married at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Jockey A. E. Garrard, the well-known Malayan rider, and Miss Pearl Webb, daughter of Mr. C. B. Webb, the manager of the Singapore Casket Company, and Mrs. Webb,355 words
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Article160 1937-03-25 8 Murder Charge OENSATIONAL developments are expected from the discovery of i the decomposed body of a 16-year-old Chinese girl tied to stakes at, the source of a creek in Upper Serangoon Road. On Monday, a well-dressed English speaking Teochew youth named Yeo Hock Cheng.160 words
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Article390 1937-03-25 8 M. C. S. Officers Transferred, 'J’O Raja Musa bin Raja Haji But goes the distinction of being the first Malay to be appointed to the Colonial Legal Service. His name is included a list of officers of the M.C.S. transferred to the former service, which390 words
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246 1937-03-25 8 Sultan Of Johore Leaves On April 9. J-JIS Highness the Sultan of .Johore will leave Singapore by the Dutch Mail liner Johann van Oldenbarnevelt on April 9 on his way to London to attend the Coronation of King George VI. The Sultana will precede the Sultan, flying246 words
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Article128 1937-03-25 8 SAFE “LIFTED FROM SHOP. Daring Robbery In Crowded Street. IN full view of several hundred people strolling along Upper Chinchew Street late on Saturday night, four Cantonese carried a heavy steel safe out of a charcoal shop, called two rickshas and disappeared. Behind the shut doors of the shop three128 words
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Article91 1937-03-25 8 At the annual meeting ol the Singapore Teachers’ Association the following officers were elected for thiyear: President. Mr. D W. McLeod: vice-pre-sidents. Mrs. M. Patterson, Miss L. M. Cor bey Capt. G. Ambler, Rev. Brother Domini' 1 Messrs. A. F. Hunter, T. W. Hlnch and E. V91 words
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724 1937-03-25 9 Husband Acquitted On Assault Charge Statements that his was not the first home to be broken up by the cabaret and that his married life h id been a cat-and-dog existence, was made by A. W. Wells, who was summoned by his wife, Cecilia Wells,724 words
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339 1937-03-25 9 Decorations Planned On Elaborate Scale gINGAPORE communities of every race and creed are preparing to celebrate with fitting ceremony the Coronation of King George VI on May 15. Chinese will hold a monster street procession, the Singapore Muslims—Malays, Arabs, Indians—will also have a procession, schools339 words
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Article99 1937-03-25 9 —Reuter. Hong Kong, Mar 19. The manoeuvres communique issued this morning states. “Action during the night can be summarised as a number of raids by sea, land and air bv Blueland. endeavouring to inflict material damage and cause Redland to dissipate its strength before the—Reuter. - 99 words
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Correspondence.
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Article304 1937-03-25 9 Why English Education Should Be Encouraged. To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir—Mr. Ngim Wee Chiow is reported to have said The colloquial form of the English language should be made available for all, as this would encourage loyalty to the government.” ‘vide today’s Straits Times,304 words
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Article58 1937-03-25 9 When Singapore Enjoyed Really Long Runs. To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir. —“This (16 performances) is believed to be a record for any touring company in Singapore, and is certainly a record for an opera company.” I’ll bet poor old Maurice E. Bandmann turned in his58 words
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353 1937-03-25 9 New Dredge To Be Bought. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 19. AT meetings of the Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., and North Taiping Tin Dredging Ltd., held in Penang today, at the offices of Messrs. Henry Waugh and Co., the amalgamation of these two companies353 words
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Article136 1937-03-25 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, —It is astonishing tha* an officer, who has only recently oeen naturalised as a British subject has been selected as one of the V dunteei representatives of the Colony at the Coronation. —Yours etc.. OLD GUNNER. Singapore, Mar. 12.136 words
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Article59 1937-03-25 9 The death took place suddenly on March 14 of Mr. C. B. Ainslie, a director of Messrs. Blyth, Greene, Jourdain and Co. Ltd., of Plantation House, Fenchurch Street, EC. 3, the London Agents of Messrs. Harper, Gilflllan and Co., Ltd. Mr. Ainslie paid a visit59 words
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1431 1937-03-25 10 PROGRESSIVE POLICY OF FRASER NEAVE LTD. High-Quality Products And Reduced Prices. *pHE progressive policy of supplying high-quality aerated waters combined with a lowering of prices was mentioned by Mr. W. H. Macgregor, chairman, when addressing shareholders in Fraser and Neave Ltd. at the annual meeting on Saturday. Mr. Macgregor was1,431 words
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Article174 1937-03-25 10 LICENCE FEE OF $1 PER YEAR. It is understood that the Government of Johore proposes to follow the example of Singapore and enforce the licensing and registration of bicycles A request by the President of the Town Board. Johore Bahru, for the provision of $2,000 as174 words
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Article97 1937-03-25 10 During the week ending Mar. 13, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 30.932 cases, of which: 24.044 (78 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom: 1.200 (4 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe: 4.300 (14 per cent.) cases to Canada: and 1.38897 words
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Article603 1937-03-25 10 SOME BENEFIT FROM MANURING. REPLANTING UP TO AMOUNT ALLOWED. as to whether the cost j of manuring of rubber on a large scale would be justified were expressed by Mr. F. A. Pledger at the annual meeting of Haytor Rubber Estates, Ltd., in Singapore on Saturday. Proposing603 words
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961 1937-03-25 11 Strong Criticism Of Practice By Planting Leader. SASTRI REPORT DESCRIBED AS “FAIR AND JUST.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Mar. 20. “THE Chinese tapping community suffered very severely during the slump and no one grudges tappers good earnings when the industry can well afford to961 words
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Article26 1937-03-25 11 CINGAPORE’S greai new Civil Airport will be officially opened by His Excellency fhe Governor on the afternoon of Saturday, June 12.26 words
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137 1937-03-25 11 Opera Maestro’s Farewell. “THE enthusiasm of Singapore audiences was wonderful and completely exploded the myth that the city lacks culture. It proved too that no matter how much the talking film advances, flesh and blood performances will never lose their appeal.” Thus said Maestro Giovanni137 words
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Article178 1937-03-25 11 Attempted To Evade Customs. (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 19. Shigao Ohiwao, the manager of Robin and Co., a Japanese photographic firm in Batu Road, was fined $475 by Mr. C. H. Dakers in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, on thri'* charges preferred against him178 words
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349 1937-03-25 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. 'J'WENTY-FIVE racehorse owners and trainers attended a meeting at the Eastern Hotel last night after a dinner given by Mr. A. Van Tooren, Malaya’s biggest owner. It was decided to form an Owners' and Trainers' Association349 words
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Article150 1937-03-25 11 MALAY’S ADMISSION AT MUAR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, March 18. I OOKING ill and almost on the verge of collapse, Hashim bin Ahmad was charged before th? First Magistrate, Inche Abdul Hamid bin Dato Mustapha, with having deserted from the Military Forces at Johore Bahru150 words
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Article1454 1937-03-25 12 AT “DOG” MEETING. Vice-President Replies To John Hands 9 Criticism (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. A SHARP exchange, of compliments among former vicen presidents—Mr. F W. Palmer, V.C., Mr. John Hands, M.C.H. and Mr. E. N. T. Cummins —ensued at the annual general1,454 words
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Article52 1937-03-25 12 IX7ITH the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the titles of the appointments of Deputy Public Prosecutor, Singapore, Deputy Public Prosecutor, Penang, and Assistant to the Attorney-General have been changed to Crown Counsel. Straits Settlements, with effect from Jan. 1 inclusive, states the S.S.52 words
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339 1937-03-25 12 PRESENTS COVETED AWARD TO MALAY OFFICER. wpiiE success of the Scout movement in Johore is due chiefly to His; Highness the Sultan, who shows tremendous interest in our work,” said Mr. F. C. Sands, of Singapore, Scout Commissioner for Malaya, on Sunday. Mr. Sands339 words
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Article150 1937-03-25 12 The Hospitals Board have appointed the following Committees to visit the Hospitals in Singapore and Penang during 1937, under Section sof the Hospitals Board Ordinance: Hospital Visiting Committee for Singapore: Mrs. R. A. Courtenay, W. Hay, Mrs. Alan Kerr, Dr. J. s. Slope* and The Hon’bie Mr.150 words
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Article45 1937-03-25 12 (From Our Own Coirespondent.) Seremoan. Mar 17 The Dato Klana Petra of Sungei TJjong (Maamor bin Kassim C.8.E.) has issued invitations for marriage of his daughter The ceremony w l,l take place at the Balai Ampangan on Monday, March 29.45 words
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378 1937-03-25 13 THE welfare and betterment of the Muslim community in Singapore are the objects of a new organisation, known as the Muslim Central Body, Singapore, which has just been granted exemption from registration under the societies Ordinance. The provisional members of the committee are:378 words
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60 1937-03-25 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 17. PREPARATIONS arj being made for the appointment of a Regent when H.H. the Sultan of Pahang leaves his country to attend the Coronation in London, and a Bill has beer drafted for introduction in the Pahang60 words
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Article143 1937-03-25 13 TO BE ON SALE IN MALAYA. With the permission if His Majesty the King an official “Souvenir Programme" of the Coronation has been prepared by King George’s Jubilee Trust, for sale to the public. In addition to a special message from His Majesty to the Empire, the143 words
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Article143 1937-03-25 13 Muslim Coronation Committee’s Plans. The first meeting or the general committee for Singapore Muslims to celebrate the Coronation of the King was held at the Istana. Kampong Glam under the chairmanship of the Hon. Capt. Hashim. I.S.O. (in the absence of the chairman. Yang-mulia Tengku Husain).143 words
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257 1937-03-25 13 DONATIONS NOW OVER $30,000. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Mar. 17. PLANS of the Muar community to commemorate the Jubilee of His Highness the Sultan of Johore by opening a park are nearing realisation. Contributions received so far total over $30,000. His H’ghness Tengku257 words
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321 1937-03-25 13 BUT ELECTRICITY MAKING GREAT STRIDES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 16. ‘'J'HE development of electricity in this country is yet in its infancy, but with the steady progress which is being made, the time is not far distant when the idea of a321 words
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319 1937-03-25 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 15. THAT Malaya is by no means the dread country of down- trodden coolies was proved by the report of the Indian Labour Delegation, said Mr. Humphrey Butler, presiding at the 24th annual general meeting of the319 words
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64 1937-03-25 13 Four lion cubs, four armadillos, four guinea pigs, about 20 rabbits, ana nearly 30 monkeys ano baboons of various types are included in a consignment of animals and birds which arrived for the Singapore Zoo at Ponggol from Holland by steamer or\ Mar. 17.64 words
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636 1937-03-25 14 Bishop On Malaya’s Labour Troubles. “SINGAPORE, with its ever-expanding equipment as a Nava! Base and the extension of its ancillary defences to other parts of the Peninsula, is visibly typical of a grim determination to safeguard and preserve the ideals and trusts which636 words
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Article123 1937-03-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 16. Information reached the Seremban Police today that about 250 Chinese coolies, who work on three estates in the Nilat district of Negri Sembilan, have gone on strike making the 19 demands for increase of wages that have been made123 words
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Article133 1937-03-25 14 Chinese Plans For Coronation. J7VERY section of the Chinese community in Singapore is represented on a special committee which has been formed to make arrangements for the lantern procession to be staged in celebration of the Coronation on May 12. It has been decided that gortesque lions133 words
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Article331 1937-03-25 14 Action Against Procession Leaders. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 18. < <r THE reason why we ask for the discharge of the accused is not that the police do not think that they took part in the procession, but because they did not take331 words
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Article107 1937-03-25 14 Fine Building Occupied By Staff. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur Mar. 14. The Rubber Research Institute of Malaya today transferred its offices and laboratories from Damansara Road, to Ampang Road. Kuala Lumpur. The new building is the property or the Institute and has been erected107 words
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560 1937-03-25 14 STORY OF FAMILY WORRIES AT SINGAPORE INQUEST EVIDENCE to the effect that he knew that Jacob Gersfieid. a Czechoslovak, who died at the General Hospital on Mar 16, after being found unconscious in his room at t,he Adelphi Hotel, took drugs was given by560 words
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3174 1937-03-25 15 PLANTING TOPICS Results Obtained By The R.R.I. —Some Factors Which May Affect Yield —Bark Renewal Satisfactory. (By Our Planting Correspondent.)-——— IK for the third week in succes-| sion I continue the subject ofj tapping budgrafted trees, it is be-| cause there is no doubt3,174 words
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Article204 1937-03-25 16 Fatal Stabbing In Giang Seng. “£HEE YOU BEE. you have been found guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under circumstances in which you certainly did receive provocation. Apparently there is nothing against you adversely, but none the less, in passing sentence, I must take204 words
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193 1937-03-25 16 —Reuter. Flying Boats “Bomb” Defences And Wreck Buildings. Hong Kong, Mar. 18. MANOEUVRES to test the defences of Hong i'-*- Kong commenced yesterday, presaged by aircraft flying over the city. Hong Kong is at war with Blueland, a mythical country to the south of the—Reuter. - 193 words
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Article252 1937-03-25 16 Announcement In High Court. A settlement was announced in the Singapore High Court on Mar. 19 in the $100,000 breach of promise suit brought by Miss Lola Sassoon against Mr. E. Reuben. “Since yesterday.’’ said the Hon Mr F Williamson, counsel for the defenGant, to252 words
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Article134 1937-03-25 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Mar. 17. The general committee appointed to deal with coronation celebrations at Malacca is as follows: President, the Hon. Mr. G. R. Sykes; hon. secretary. Mr. C. P. Smith; hon treasurer Mr. H. B. Willan; Committee; Scout Commissioner, D. C. Richards.134 words
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Article175 1937-03-25 16 Not Backed By Big Interests Yet. <*CYNTHETIC rubber is certain to iJ prove a menace to the real product eventually,” said Mr. J. V. Growney of New York, where he is associated with a large rubber concern, when he arrived by the cruise vessel Stella Polaris at175 words
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Article100 1937-03-25 16 -Reuter. Large Sums For Charity. London, Mar. 17. Siam will benefit substantially under the philanthropic terms of the will of Mrs Reta Leon-Owens the widow of a former Bangkok man. The testatrix left £108.000. Five thousand will be devoted to poor Siamese orphans, £10.000 to-Reuter. - 100 words
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Article, Illustration564 1937-03-25 17 Highness the Sultan of Johore on Sunday presented Syed Esa bin Alwee. \">ist.int District Scout Commissioner for Johore. with the Deputy Chief imp Warrant, a coveted Scout award The presentation was held on the .1 urd» of the Koval Johore International Club. Pictures show: (above)564 words
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More Leaves From A WOMAN’S NOTEBOOK.
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1180 1937-03-25 21 Husband Or Children Eternal Problem For Malayan Wives. Why Man Should Always Win. “pFMEMBER that other women can look after your children for you, but another woman cannot look after your husband—at any rate you ought not to give her the chance.” Such was the advice given by a very1,180 words
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Article407 1937-03-25 21 The following passengers for Europe left in the Sarpedon on Mar. 17:— Mr. Scarlett, Mrs. O. W. Ewing. Mrs. I. M. Heath, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. D. Pinkerton, Mrs. D. J. Fleming. Mrs. Cliff, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Rainer, Mr. J. E. Jones, Mr R. P. Bradley,407 words
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Article146 1937-03-25 21 Fourth Visitor This Month. jLJAVING visited out-of-the-way places of the broad Pacific from the Galapagos Islands to New Guinea, the 6,000-ton cruise yacht Stella Polaris arrived at Singapore last week from Netherlands India on a round-the-world voyage with nearly 150 passengers. She is the fourth cruise146 words
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Article70 1937-03-25 21 HATE Bali: it disappointed me beyond words.” Thus Miss Zoya Parrish, who travels the world for the Five Star Weekly, an American newspaper magazine serving the Western States. She arrived on Thursday on the cruise vessel Stella Polaris. But of course I hate travelling anyway. I only do it70 words
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Article132 1937-03-25 21 “DALI-HOO is right Zoya Par--0 rish, American newspaperwoman, deserves a gold medal for de-bunking Bali in yesterday’s Straits Times,” declared a New Zealand woman journalist in Singapore on Friday after a visit to ihe enchanted island.” The fifth of the native hovels is indescribable; everything is commercialised.132 words
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Article113 1937-03-25 21 —Reuter Britain Wants Views Of Colonies. Lone on. Mar. 17. “I have asked the Governments of Hong Kong and Malaya to let me have their 'full views on both the majority and minority reports of the Mui Tsai Commission, but in view of the obvious complexity of—Reuter - 113 words
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736 1937-03-25 22 How Flying Boat Crew Tried To Rescue P/0 Blair. AFTER a narrow escape from death when a giant flying boat crashed in taking off, the officer and crew made gallant attempts to reach Pilot Officer Blair, who was trapped in the wrecked736 words
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Article313 1937-03-25 22 Has Become A Nation, Says H.E. “TODAY Ireland has ceased to 1 be a question: she has become a nation,” said His Excellency Sir Shenton Thomas, replying to the toast of the Guests at the Singapore St. Patrick's Society dinner at the Adelphi Hotel last313 words
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809 1937-03-25 22 Many Distressing Cases That Require Immediate Aid. WITHOUT more liberal support from the planting community, the Planters Benevolent Fund may in the future be compelled to withhold assistance from many deserving cases and a special appeal is made by the Committee in the annual809 words
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42 1937-03-25 22 I_V.E. the High Commissioner has remitted the whole of the estate duty payable jn the death of H.H. Tuanku Muhammad, G.C.MC.. K.C.V.O., ibni-AI Marhum Yam Tuan Antah. the late Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan42 words
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Article132 1937-03-25 22 Miss Ruth Elliot And FI. Lieut. H. Leech. The engagement is announced between Miss Ruth Elliot, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Elliot oi Woodbridge. Suffolk and F-ight Lieutenant Haliburton Leech Royal Air Force, youngest son of Dr J W. Leech. M.D., M S., F R C S., D132 words
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1195 1937-03-25 23 WOULD GIVE COMMITTEE CONTROL OF MARKET. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 18. RECENT violent fluctuations in the price of tin would not have taken place had there been in existence a producers’ pool of 10,000 tons, declared Mr. H. A. Coates,1,195 words
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Article260 1937-03-25 23 MURDER VERDICT AT INQUEST. A VERDICT of murder against some person or persons unknown was returned at the inquiry into the death of a Sikh watchman, named Gajan Singh, who was fatally stabbed in the back in a house in New Market Road —one of the busiest260 words
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Article317 1937-03-25 23 -Reuter. Defending Our Interests In Pacific. EXPENDITURE on the Singapore Base was strongly defended in the House of Commons by the Civil Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Kenneth Lindsay, when the cost was questioned by a Labour member on Mar. 18. He explained that although-Reuter. - 317 words
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Article76 1937-03-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Mar. 19. A serious stabbing affray occurred last night at Bukit Gantang village, 12 miles from Taiping, between two parties of Malays, in which two men were killed and two others were brought to Taiping hospital in a critical condition.76 words
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Article54 1937-03-25 23 Sentenced To Prison For Life. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Mar. 17. There was only one case at the second session of the Johore Assizes. Accused was a Chinese returned bani* shee. He was sentenced to imprisonment for life The next assizes in th? State will take54 words
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Article1687 1937-03-25 24 Proposed Merger Of Taiping Tin And North Taiping. A STEP toward improved efficiency, the recovery ot values, which the present equipment is unable to obtain, by the installation of a new modern dredge, and the acquisition ot a new dredgable area of 411 acres in Selangor, are1,687 words
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288 1937-03-25 24 Where Are Singapore’s Early Volunteer Badges COMPLETE LACK OF SPECIMENS. DESEARCH during preparation of a History of the Singapore Volunteer Corps has failed to produce the first Colours presented to the Corps by Mrs. Butterworth in 1857 or even a drawing of them, also what is still more surprising, any288 words
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70 1937-03-25 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Mar. 17Penang cabarets are to have extensions once a week until 1 a.m. That is the decision of the Penang Licensing Board of Justices at the first quarterly meeting last evening. Mr. J. L. McFall, District Judge, presided. The police70 words
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374 1937-03-25 25 -Reuter and British Wireless. SCHEMES TO MAKE RECRUITING MORE POPULAR. Changes in the composition of units in the British Army, particularly in that of a mobile brigade, which is to be given more punch and protective power, were outlined by the Minister „f War,-Reuter and British Wireless. - 374 words
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Article53 1937-03-25 25 Reuter. Honolulu, Mar. 16. The motor-ship Silver Larch, on which fire broke out last Thursday. and from which the passengers were later taken off in boats, arrived here yesterday. No smoke was visible, but firefighting apparatus was held in readiness, while preparations were being made toReuter. - 53 words
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43 1937-03-25 25 Aneta -Transocean. London, Mar. 17. The Duke of Windsor has bought a new twin engined Airspeed Envoy Costing £6.000 it has a maximum speed of 210 miles an hour and a flying radius of 700 miles.—Aneta-Transocean. - 43 words
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Article72 1937-03-25 25 —British Wireless. London, Mar. 16. A specially-designed Crown will be worn by Queen Elizabeth at the Coronation. Its foundation is a circlet made for Queen Victoria. It will be the first Crown entirely mounted in platinum. The two most notable gems on it will be the—British Wireless. - 72 words
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Article154 1937-03-25 25 .—Reuter Paris, Mar. 19. Three hundred photographs of Mussolini including a large one autographed by the Duce, are reported to have been found in th e flat of Madame Fontange, who was arrested on charge of shooting the Comte de Chambrun in Paris on Wednesday,.—Reuter - 154 words
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Article122 1937-03-25 25 BOTH FRONTIERS MADE IMPREGNABLE. London, Mar. 16. Russia’s military impregnability was the text of a remarkable speech by M. Maisky, the Ambassador, at a London meeting of the congress in sympathy with Sovietism. The Ambassador declared that the danger of war, especially against the Soviet, had increased122 words
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323 1937-03-25 25 -Reuter Effect Of American Opinion On Schemes Of Restriction London, Mar. 15. Fears for the effect of the high prices of tin and rubber on American public opinion are being expressed by the United States Government. The Metal Exchange is con fidently-Reuter - 323 words
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35 1937-03-25 25 —Reuter. London, Mar. 16. CIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN died at his London home this evening from heart failure. He had been confined to the house for the past few days.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article407 1937-03-25 25 (From A Special Correspondent.) Sir Austen Chamberlain, M.P., one time Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Commons, was born in 1863. At first, he represented East Worcestershire, but on the death of his father in 1914 he was elected for his father’s seat407 words
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Article94 1937-03-25 25 London, Mar. 17. Political opponents and friends and newspapers of all shades vie with each other in paying tribute to the late Sir Austen Chamberlain. They point out that with the exception of Mr. Lloyd George he was longer in the Commons than any other94 words
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Obituary21 1937-03-25 25 London, Mar. 19 The death occurred today ot Mx Charles Shannot, R.A., a distinguished pointer and lithographer, aged 74.— British Wireless.21 words
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451 1937-03-25 26 Flying Boat Service To Singapore. T'HRICE-weekly flying boat services from London to Singapore were among the proposals outlined by Sir Philip Sassoon, Under Secretary for Air, when introducing the largest air estimates ever presented to Parliament in the House of Commons The net estimate of451 words
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Article145 1937-03-25 26 Reuter. LARGER VESSELS INEVITABLE. Tokio, Mar. 17. JAPAN will shortly notify Britain that limitation of naval gun calibres to 14 inches is unacceptable on the ground that qualitative limitation without simultaneous restriction of tonnages of navies is contrary to the true spirit of disarmament. A 50,000-tonReuter. - 145 words
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194 1937-03-25 26 —Reuter. London Mar. 17. Tne alleged recent massacre in Addis Ababa after the attempt on Marshal Graziani was mentioned in the House of Lord;, yesterday by the Archbishop of Canterbury who said it appeared the Italian troops and Black Shirt Labour Corps were encouraged,—Reuter. - 194 words
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184 1937-03-25 26 -Reuter. Heartrending Scenes After Texas School Tragedy. Tyler (Texas), Mar. 19. ABOUT 670 children and teachers were killed when a boiler explosion wrecked part of the New London High School, 15 miles from Tyler. Three hundred bodies have already been removed from the building. The-Reuter. - 184 words
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Article, Illustration126 1937-03-25 26 Reuter. RETURNING TO LOS ANGELES. Honolulu. Mar. 21. While taking off on the resumption ol her round-the-world flight Miss Amelia Eai hart’s machine crashed owing to a tyre burst. Fire b r oke out but the aviatrix and her two companions escaped injury. The crash meansReuter. - 126 words
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Article83 1937-03-25 26 Reuter. Vienna, Mar. 20. Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg. the Austrian Chancellor, has dismissed Dr. Neus-taedter-Stuermer, the Minister of Security. The dismissal is the culmination of the aggravation of AustroGerman relations that has been going on for some time behind the scenes, which recently manifested itself in a sharpReuter. - 83 words
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51 1937-03-25 26 —British Wireless. London, Mar. 19. Verbal information has been conveyed to the British Ambassador in Rome, Sir Eric Drummond, that it is unlikely a special Italian delegation will visit London for the Coronation. Italy will be represented by the Italian Ambassador in London, Signor Grandi.—British—British Wireless. - 51 words
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Article90 1937-03-25 26 -Reuter. INFORMAL PARLEYS IN SHANGHAI. Shanghai. Mur. IK. Practical efforts to achieve SinoJapanese economic co-operation began today when the Japanese Economic Mission from Tokio embarked on a series of conferences with Chinese commercial leaders. Although the conferences are nonpolitical. they have the blessing ot both the Chinese and-Reuter. - 90 words
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Article159 1937-03-25 26 Reuter. London, Mar. 17. THE prospects of a rubber scarcity are little alleviated by the I.R.R.C.’s decision, fixing the quota for the second half of the year at 90 per cent, says the Financial Times. The demand tor rubber at present is increasing at a rate fasterReuter. - 159 words
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Article316 1937-03-25 27 -Reuter Members Take Oath Of Allegiance. New Delhi, Mar. 21. Under the glare of a myriad electric if-hts surrounding the Congress Party over 1,000 newly-elected Congress members stood and solemnly jok the oath of allegiance to Congress and the country on Friday. The President, Pandit-Reuter - 316 words
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Article70 1937-03-25 27 NEW NOTE SENT TO CHINA. Tientsin, Mar. 16. The Japanese authorities have presented five demands to Gen. Sung Che-yuan, chairman of the HopeiChahar Political Council, in connection with the alleged killing by Chinese militiamen of two Koreans escorting a contraband-iaden lorry. The demands comprise: Prohibition of70 words
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Article152 1937-03-25 27 -British Wireless. POSITION GENERALLY IMPROVED. AIR FORCE MEN BUILD DAM. London, Mar. 19. Although the danger from the excessive weight of flood watei upon the river banks must continue until conditions have radically changed, the position in the Fen area this morning was considered to have-British Wireless. - 152 words
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Article136 1937-03-25 27 —Reuter. Protectorship Of Islam. Cairo. Mar. 20 THE Aga Khan, on his arrival t om East Africa, where he visited his llock of Ismailian Moslems, wasintirviewed regarding Mussolini’s pro mises to Islam. He said: “Now is the time for II Duce to show in his territories—Reuter. - 136 words
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160 1937-03-25 27 —British Wireless. London, Mar. 10. The progress of assisted research into the prevention and cure of the common cold and influenza was the subject of a question put to the Lord President of the Council. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, in the House of Commons yesterday. During the—British Wireless. - 160 words
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Article734 1937-03-25 27 —Reuter Intervention Withdrawn. London, Mar. 19. The unusual application by the King’s Proctor for directions in the Simpson divorce case ended today with the judge ordering the appearance of the intervener to be struck out. The intervener—an elderly man named Stephenson—told the King’s Proctor that he had no—Reuter - 734 words
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Article198 1937-03-25 27 -Reuter. RUMOURS FLY IN LONDON. I.T.C. DISCUSSES SPECULATION. London, Mar. 19. TTHE official silence on yester- <Uy’s International Tin Committee meeting has aroused sensational deductions in the newspapers and some tin circles that the committee is seriously contemplating the abandonment of the control scheme.-Reuter. - 198 words
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Article117 1937-03-25 27 —Reuter Wireless. The Hague, Mar. 21. Any further seizure of Dutch ships by Gen. Franco’s warships will be regarded as piracy, declared the Foreign Minister in the Senate. A Lisbon message states that the Dutch submarine 0-16 which arrived at the mouth of the River Tagus—Reuter Wireless. - 117 words
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343 1937-03-25 28 —Reuter. Pope Attacks Nazis For Violating Concordat. ATTACKING the Nazi regime in Germany, the Pope has issued an Encyclical in which he bluntly accuses the Nazis of having violated the concordat signed in 1931 guaranteeing freedom of religious conscience. A warning to prepare for—Reuter. - 343 words
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Article178 1937-03-25 28 -Reuter. FURTHER LOYALIST SUCCESSES. Madrid, Mar. 22. /''■EN. Miaja.ina message congratulating the Government forces on their triumph at Brihuega, says that two powerful Italian divisions were totally disorganised. He adds “We are following the road to victory but fearlessness is not enough and discipline is indispensable.”-Reuter. - 178 words
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Article277 1937-03-25 28 —Reuter. RELATIONS WITH POWERS. AGGRESSIVE AIMS DENIED. Tripoli, Mar. 22. in a speech at Tripoli appealed to Britain and France to cease suspecting Italy and deplored the alarmist campaign set afoot in so-called democratic countries over his visit, which, he emphasised, had no occult designs—Reuter. - 277 words
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Article298 1937-03-25 28 —Reuter. Will Stick To 14in. Guns. London. Mar. 19. IN the House of Commons, replying to the debate on the Naval Estimates, in which reference was made to rumours that Japan might adapt 16inch guns, Sir Samuel Hoare. First Lord of the Admiralty, last night said that he—Reuter. - 298 words
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100 1937-03-25 28 Paris. Mar. 21. “The Comte de Chambrun made me lose affection for a great Italian statesman. I made confidences to him which he divulged and he spread malicious reports about me I regret that I did not kill him but the revolver misfired.” This100 words
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Article293 1937-03-25 28 sense is likely to be sent soon.—Reuter Wireless. Italians Land In Spain: Abyssinians In Morrocco. LONDON, MAR. 21. Reuter understands that the government has INSTRUCTED SIR ERIC DRUMMOND, BRITISH AMBASSADOR IN ROME, TO MAKE ENQUIRIES CONCERNING THE REPORTS OF THE LANDING DF ITALIAN VOLUNTEERS INsense is likely to be sent soon.—Reuter Wireless. - 293 words
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163 1937-03-25 28 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. London, Mar. 22 There will be no substitution of British troops in India by Indian native troops, declared General Sir Robert Cassed, Commander of the British forces in India, at a meeting of the Indian State Council. Sir Robert admitted that the—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 163 words
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Article47 1937-03-25 28 —Reuter. New Delhi, Mar. 21 The Congress convention adjourned sine die after passing a resolution calling on the British Government to withdraw the new Constitution, and reminding all Congress members ot Legislatures “to keep in constant touch with their constituents and the mas ses —Reuter.’—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article727 1937-03-25 29 GOLDEN MILLER AGAIN FAILS. THE BOOKIES “HAD A BAD DAY.” London, Mar. 19. Royal MAIL, ridden by Williams, triumphed today in the centenary Grand National, beating Cooleen by three lengths, while Pucka Belle finished third. The winner’s price was 100 to 6; places, 33 to727 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-03-25 29 —Straits Times Photograph.—Straits Times Photograph. - 26 words
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Article62 1937-03-25 29 -Reuter. San Francisco, Mar. 19. Mrs. Wills Moody it is understood. is considering offers from the promoters of the Perry and Vines tour. Her husband confirmed the report, stating that if Mrs Moody signs a contract with Twentieth-Century-Fox it would be for a scries of short-Reuter. - 62 words
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58 1937-03-25 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 18. M R A. Van Tooren, Malaya’s biggest racehorse owner, is giving a dinner at the Eastern Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, tomorrow night, after which, he will call a meeting to discuss the rules for the Owners' and Trainers’ Association58 words
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Article36 1937-03-25 29 —Reuter. London. Mar. 18 In a Rugby Union match today Oxfordshire beat Middlesex by 33 points rc 20 Other results: Newport 12 Oxford U 8 Neath 3 Swansea 3 Birkenhead 14 Blackheath 10—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article69 1937-03-25 29 Th" men’s monthly medal competition was played at the Garrison Go): Club on Saturday and Sunday. Th following were the best returns: Capt. St. J. C. Hooley 90—20=70 H. Macdonell 90—20 70 Lieut. R. G Gregory 88—16=72 ♦Captain Hooley wins on the better scovp for the second69 words
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Article387 1937-03-25 29 IT’S goals that count That oft-proved soccer maxim applies forcibly to the First Division league match at the Anson Road stadium, in which the Police beat the Royal Artillery 2—o, yet might easily have lost 6 —o. The gunners were energetic aggressors for most of387 words
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Article61 1937-03-25 29 Lawn Tennis. From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 16. A tournament on the knock-ou f system is about to be run by the Negri Sembilan Medical Services Club. Entries are invited for the singles and doubles championships. Partners for the doubles will be drawn by a subcommittee. The61 words
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Article55 1937-03-25 29 The women’s ioursomes competition for March was played at tVie Keppel Golf Club on Sunday, and the following were the scores returned: Mrs. P. Crawley and Mrs. R. McCreath 44-14 P.O Mrs. W. P. Douglas and Mrs. C. Q. Starkey 47-12 .{:> Mrs. E. R. Lubbock and55 words
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78 1937-03-25 29 *t»HE Malayan cricket team to meet Sir Julicn G’ahn’s XI at Singapore on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, March 27, 28 and 29, will be Dr. H. O. Hopkins F. K. MacNamara (Johore) (Penang, captain) H. B. Noon (Penang) H. A. F. Brooke78 words
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1035 1937-03-25 30 COMBINATION WINS BY A SHORT HEAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. JOCKEY J. DONNELLY was in great form oil the final day of the Selangor Turf Club's Spring Meeting and put up new figures for two distances—5‘«» and 8M»1,035 words
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Article31 1937-03-25 30 Reuter. London, Mar. 20. At Thurston's today, at snooker, Joe Davis beat Horace IJ nd rum by ,32 frames to 2t), thus retaining the world's professional championship.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article41 1937-03-25 30 Golf. The Singapore Golf Jlub’s monthly mix"d foursomes competition for march was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday and resulted in a win for Mrs R W Cowen and J A. Chippendale with a net score of 30%.41 words
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222 1937-03-25 30 Airmen’s Late Goal After Yielding A Couple. FOLLOWING the severe defeat by the R.A. in their opening First Division league match, the Middlesex Regiment made positional changes in the team fielded against the R.A.F., last season’s champions at Anson Road Stadium on Saturday. That these222 words
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241 1937-03-25 30 A crowd of 05.000 saw England beat Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday by six points to three. The weather was cold and damp and the turf heavy after Friday’s rain. England's forwards were better in the early stages. The threequarters were uncertain in their handling. England241 words
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Article128 1937-03-25 30 Athleti cs. Reuter. Records For Quarter And Weight-Putt. London. Mar 20. The inter-’Varsity athletics meeting took place at White City today in ideal weather, before 5.000 spectators. Cambridge won. beating Oxford by nine events to two. Godfrey Brown, of Cambridge, broke the 440 yards ’Varsity record, which— Reuter. - 128 words
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Article, Illustration166 1937-03-25 30 He Was The Prince Of Golfers. Recognised as, in his prime, the finest golfer who ever lived, and a model of correct, artistic stroke play, Harry Vardon has died, after a long illness, at the age of 66, cables Reuter. He was a great writer166 words
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944 1937-03-25 31 TRAINER LOGUE’S FIVE WINNERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 17. A SERIES of close finishes—indicating good handicapping— and Trainer Logue’s five winners were features of today’s races, the second dav of the Selangor Turf Club’s Spring Meeting. There was a large944 words
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Article143 1937-03-25 31 —Reuter. London, Mur. 21 Meeting in Edinburgh, the International Rugby l nion Board changed 'pveral laws. In the scrummage rule, it is now laid down that the ball shall be pu hi at moderate sneed so that it first touches the ground beyond the toot °f the—Reuter. - 143 words
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Article80 1937-03-25 31 Reuter. But Oxford Put Up Another Record. London, Mar. 16. Oxford today rowed from Barnes Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge in 7 mins. 42 secs., despite a stiff head wind in the latter part of the row. The previous best was 7 mins. 45 secs., by Oxford in 1933.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article22 1937-03-25 31 —Reuter London. March IG In a Rugby Union match today Carditf defeated Oxford University by 13 points to 8.—Reuter—Reuter - 22 words
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Article171 1937-03-25 31 —Reuter. Wins Empire And British Titles. London, Mar. 15. AT Harringay Stadium, before 10,000 spectators. Tommy Farr, the Welsh champion, won the Empire and British heavyweight titles, outpointing Ben Foord, the holder, over fifteen rounds. The fight was slow and uninteresting, with too much clinching. Farr was—Reuter. - 171 words
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Article138 1937-03-25 31 Reuter. London, Mar. 17. At W rexham today Wales beat Ireland by four goals to one, and thus won the international championship. There were 25,000 spectators, and the match was played in beautiful sunny weather. Ireland were the more impressive side in the early stages GriffithsReuter. - 138 words
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1519 1937-03-25 32 SATURDAY’S results in the Home soccer leagues, as cabled by Reuter, and the league tables up to date ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. I. Arsenal 1 Birmingham 1 Bolton 4 W Bromwich 1 Brentford 4 Middlesbro 1 Derby 5 Charlton 0 Everton 1 Manchester C. 1 Huddersfield 11,519 words
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Article81 1937-03-25 32 —Reuter. Lodon, Mar. 18. The Liverpool Spring Cup race, over the distance of one mile, two furlongs and 170 yards, resulted as follows: Mr. A. E McKinlay’s LATOI <P. Evans> 7.4. Mr J. Ramsden’s HEAVY WEIGHT <P. Maher) 7.13. Sir Abe Bailey’s ATHMAR (Tabiner) 6.13. (Winner trained by—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article43 1937-03-25 32 The women’s monthly medal comprtltion was played at the Garrison Golf Club on Tuesday and Wednesday. The following were the best returns:— Mrs. H. C. Reilly 43—12 =3l Mrs. A. O’Grady 44—10 =34 Mrs M Clemons 42--7 /2 34 243 words
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38 1937-03-25 32 Reuter. Indianopolis, Mar. 21. Mel Walker, the Ohio negro, broke the world's record for the indoor high jump, clearing 6 ft. 9 3/4 in. at an athletic meeting here. Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article166 1937-03-25 32 Drakeford’s Crew Win Senior Pairs. In a slight headwin-j. with a slow following tide, the finals of the R.S.Y.C rowing regatta took place on Saturday. Drakeford’s crew won the Senior Pairs, over a one-mile course, by three and a half lengths in 6 mins. 47 secs. Murray’s166 words
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80 1937-03-25 32 The March L.G.U medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a win for Miss M. M. Hadley with a net score of 71. The following cards were returned Miss M. M. Hadley 90—19-80 words
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Article212 1937-03-25 32 —Reuter. Big Handicap A Gamble Owing To Heavy Going. London, Mar. 17. The Lincolnshire Handicap over one mile at Lincoln today, proved to be a very thrilling race. Result: Mrs. C. B. Robinson’s MARMADUiSE JINKS (D Smith) 1. Mr. Martin Benson’s LAUREAT IT (Gordon Richards) 2.—Reuter. - 212 words
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Article27 1937-03-25 32 —Reuter P: r»s, >Iar. 19 At a meeting of the International Lawn Tennis Federation. Malaya and Siam were admitted as members.—Reuter—Reuter - 27 words
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Article888 1937-03-25 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. MESSRS. FRASER AND CO., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on Mar. 24 write:— Nothing of a particularly startling nature appears to have happened since our last report to disturb the trend of ol markets out judging from the daily cables888 words
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Article64 1937-03-25 1 The under-mentioned companies have sold the following quantities of rubber for delivery during 1938 at an average price approximately equivalent to 1135 d. per pound London landed terms Badcnoch Rubber Estate, 66 tons ‘‘♦r'-ts M tans, Sabrang 36 tons. Kuban a 12 tons. Tali Ayer \2 tons64 words
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Article324 1937-03-25 1 London, Mar. 23. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares oi £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or FaU Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 115% Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 111% War Loan, p.c 102% 4% Com. Union Assce. (Units)324 words
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Article19 1937-03-25 1 Mar. 18 Tin, S’pore Price $142.87 per picul 19 144.75 22 140.25 23 137.50 24 14419 words
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Article277 1937-03-25 1 Singapore, March 24. 12 noon. Buyer Seiler Gambler $7 50 Hamburg Cube $15.50 Java Cube $10.50 Pepper White Muntok 20.00 White $19.50 Black $ll 50 Copra Mixed $B.OO Sun Dried 8.25 Tapioca Small Flake $5 25 Fair Flake $4.75 Medium Pearl $5.45 Small Pearl $5 50 Sag(> now No.277 words
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64 1937-03-25 1 Date Spot Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept Oct.-Dec. London Mar 18 42 42>4 42 *3 42% 42% 12 5'16 19 42> 42% 43 43% 43*4 12 9/16 Spot Apr. Apr.-June July-Sept. Oct.-I>*e London 22 41% 41% 42 42% 42% 12% 23 42 42% 42% 42% 42% 12*4 Spot64 words
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172 1937-03-25 2 INCREASE IN CONSUMPTION IN FEBRUARY. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 14. Although February was a short mojnth afid strikes were existing in America tor the larger part ol the month, consumption of rubber for February shows a surprising increase on the amount consumed172 words
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Article112 1937-03-25 2 Straits Times Cable NOMINAL AND ISSUED CAPITAL HALVED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 19. Anglo-Johore Consolidated Rubber Estates Ltd. Is to carry out its third reconstruction since the formation of the company in 1921. The nominal and Issued capital is to be halved and shareholders areStraits Times Cable - 112 words
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155 1937-03-25 2 —Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 15. Letters were today sent to holders of ordinary shares in the Perak River Hydro-Electric Pjwei Co. Ltd. conveying rights under the new share issue. A total of 358.041 ordinary shares of €1 each are—Straits Times cable. - 155 words
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40 1937-03-25 2 Hraunston (Malay) Rubber Estates Ltd., announces that its standard ash,as been inc >*eased from lb for 1936 t 0 665 965 lb for 1937 An appeal for a further increase n tm* assessment has been lodged40 words
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Article455 1937-03-25 2 DIVIDEND OF 15 PER CENT. NO SHORTAGE OF LABOUR. 'J'HE report of the directors of Sepang Valley Estate Ltd. states that the profit for the year ended Dec. 31, last, was $27,598 to which has been added $10,629 brought forward, making a total of $38,227. Two interim455 words
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Article544 1937-03-25 2 CONSUMPTION TO EQUAL PRODUCTION THIS YEAR. HIGHER PRICES MAY BE LOOKED FOR. LEWIS AND PEAT (SINGAPORE) LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market issued on March 19, write:— The announcement by the International Rubber Regulation Committee on Mar. 16 has had a most stimulating effect544 words
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Article141 1937-03-25 2 —Reuter. Only Routine Matters. London, Mar. 18. It is learned no fresh decisions were reached at today’s International Tin Committee meeting. No communique was issued. London tin circles consider that today’s, meeting of the Internation n Tin Committee dealt with routine matters and are not therefore surprised—Reuter. - 141 words
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116 1937-03-25 2 iFrom Our Own Correspondent! Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 19. As the International Tin Committee has not reached a decision regarding the release of available stocks, there will be no meeting of the central committee in Kuala Lumpur today. "We still do not know what other signatory116 words
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126 1937-03-25 2 pOLLOWING recent big advances in the price of tin, further increases in freight rates for this commodity were announced on Mar. 24: The contract freight rate on tin from the Straits to United States Atlantic and Gulf ports, at present $lB 50126 words
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Article71 1937-03-25 2 The following forward sales of rubber have been made on behalf of the under-mentioned companies:— PAJAM LIMITED.— 9O tons London standard ribbed smoked sheet, delivery 10 tons monthly April to December 1937, at 41 cents per lb. net FOB Singapore. ULU BENUT CONSOLIDATED —30 tens London71 words
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461 1937-03-25 3 But Dividen d Maintained At 7\ Per Cent. IN SPITE of generally improved trading conditions in Malaya last year 1 compared with the preceding year, Mcuayan Breweries Ltd reports a fall in net profit, aft* r providing for depreciation, directors’ fees and doubtful debts,461 words
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Article64 1937-03-25 3 panics this week.—Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 22. MERGER of 17 rubber producing companies is contemplated by a group of producers, according to a report in the Financial Times today. The new company will have a capital exceeding £1.000,000 and it is anticipatedpanics this week.—Straits Times Copyright. - 64 words
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Article55 1937-03-25 3 shares of 2s. each —Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 22. An extraordinary meeting of Escot Rubber Estates Ltd. is being held on Thursday to consider resolutions increasing the company’s nominal capital from £150.000 to £225,000 by the creation of 750.000 sharesshares of 2s. each —Straits Times Copyright. - 55 words
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Article370 1937-03-25 3 NAWNG PET TIN BUY LODE MINE. DROPOSING the adop.lon of the re- port and accounts at the annual meeting of Malay-Siamese Prospecting Co. Ltd. in Penang on Friday Mr A. J. King, the chairman sa.d;— During the period under review the Koi; Sabah Lode Mine was taken back370 words
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Article390 1937-03-25 3 FINAL DIVIDEND OF 5 PER CENT. pROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts for the year end ea Dec. 31. at the annual meeting of Connemara Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Mr. F. B. Gough, the chairman. sarfd:— The result of the year’s working shows390 words
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Article139 1937-03-25 3 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.321st auction on Mcr. 17 when there were catalogued 1,209,808 lbs., 540.19: tons; offered 1,163,979 lbs, 519.63 tons; sold 950,348 lbs.; 424.26 tons. Spot London 12 3ll6d. New York 24% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per139 words
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Article491 1937-03-25 3 DIVIDEND DOUBLED AT FIVE PER CENT. ALL-IN COST OF 16.59 CENTS. THE report of the directors of Teluk Anson Rubber Estate, Ltd., states that the profit for the year ended Dec. 31, last was $25,632 to which has been added $24,773, brought forward making $50,405. An interim491 words
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Article66 1937-03-25 3 At the annual general meeting of the Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China, the directors will propose a final dividend at the rate of 14 per cent, per annum, subject to tax The directors have transferred €35.000 to pension fund and have set aside €40,000 to66 words
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Article1215 1937-03-25 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE ANI) STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, March 24, 10 a.m. MINING. I»ue VaL Boyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 6/- 6/6 £1 A&am Kumbang 35/3 36/9 £J Austral Malay 51- 56/5/- Ayer Hitam 28/6 30/6xdxb 1 Ayer Weng 1.70 180 £1 Ban grin Tin1,215 words
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Article565 1937-03-25 4 London Exchange Prices On March 12. Allagar (2/) 2/34; Alor Pongsu (2/) 3/6; Anglo-Malay 19/; Ayer Kuning 48/9; Bagan Serai 24/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 4/04; Banteng 27/6; Batang (2/) 1/74; Batu Caves 28/; Batu Tiga 49/6; Bekoh (2/) 2/64; Bertam Con. (2/) 4/11; Bidor 41/3; Bikam (2/) 3/4;565 words
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Article456 1937-03-25 4 FRASER COMPANY. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Mar. 24 Company Dividend Total Hr Books Close financial Date Ex. Div. IM Payable Date to date TIN To Ayer Hitam 15Vo Int. Mar. 9 Mar. 24 Mar. 15 7nr d: 5% Bonus JU 0 Batu Selangor 74% Int. Apr. 8 Apr. 14 Apr.456 words
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Article161 1937-03-25 4 WINDFALL FOR SHARE HOLDERS. CHAREHOLDERS in Malayan Collieries are to receive a windfall. A circular issued on Mar. 23 to members states that the director? have decided to issue new shares in the proportion of one new share for every three shares held or. Mar. 30, at161 words
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Article150 1937-03-25 4 London Stock Exchange On March 12. Ampat (4/) 5/9; Anglo-Burma (5, Ayer Hitam (5/) 27/6; Bangrln 24/3; Oopeng Cons. 2 15/32; Hongkong (5/) 35/3; Idris (5/) 15/3; Ipoh (16/) 34/9; Kampong Lanjut 26/6; Kamunting (5/) 16/6; Kepong 28/6; Klnta (5/) 16/9; Klnta Kellas <5/8/9; Kramat Pulal (5/) 19/;150 words
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