The Straits Budget, 1 April 1937
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Title Section29 1937-04-01 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4129. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration969 1937-04-01 1 rwiHE match between Malaya and Sir Julien Cahn’s eleven ended in a draw. On the final day Dr. Hopkins played a fine captain’s innings of 78 and with a good partnership between Muthucumaru and Brooke, which added 70 runs, Malaya were able to declare at the—Straits Times Photograph. - 969 words
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Article86 1937-04-01 1 A copy of yesterday’s Straits Times and a copy of today’s Singapore Free Press will be placed in a casket oeneath the foundation stone of the new Supreme Court when the stonelaying ceremony is performed today. The present Supreme Court, the second to be built in86 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article912 1937-04-01 2 Straits Times, Mar. 25. As was emphasised in our last article on the Mui Tsai Commission's report, the Chinese are entitled to resent crude allegations of “slavery and to ask for a sympathetic understanding (even though they cannot expect approval), oi theii ancient custom ofStraits Times, Mar. 25. - 912 words
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Article1045 1937-04-01 2 Straits Times, Mar. 27. Those who are so simple-minded vs to believe that a utopia for the common man is taking shape in Russia will do well to read an Important and singularly convincing book* by an English Socialist. Mr. Andrew Smith, that was published in London lastStraits Times, Mar. 27. - 1,045 words
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Article697 1937-04-01 3 maybe ninety-nine.—Straits Times, Mar. 29. With all the earnestness at our command, we urge the Malayan administrations to do something useful about the labour troubles which threaten frequently recurring crises throughout the county The position is serious in ils present effects. It is far more serious inmaybe ninety-nine.—Straits Times, Mar. 29. - 697 words
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Article1011 1937-04-01 3 with the rubber price.—Straits Times, Mar. 30. Since yesterday’s leading article on Malayan labour unrest was written, the Straits Times has received a considerable amount of additional information from persons in touch with the strike situation. Several estate managers have written to this newspaper, and awith the rubber price.—Straits Times, Mar. 30. - 1,011 words
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Article745 1937-04-01 3 dations for Malaya.—Straits Times, Mar. 31. An appeal to the more progressive elements in the Chinese community to do what 'hey can to hasten the obsolescence of the mui tsai custom, and to co-operate with Government in carrying out the death sentence (it might almostdations for Malaya.—Straits Times, Mar. 31. - 745 words
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333 1937-04-01 4 Straits Times, Mar. 31. Shareholders in Hong Fatt (Sungei Besi) Limited are seeking an explanation ol the seemingly ultraconservative policy in regard to dividend distribution which has been adopted by the directors. For the year ended December last the company earned a net profit otStraits Times, Mar. 31. - 333 words
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350 1937-04-01 4 On Bonus Terms. A CIRCULAR issued to shareholder in Malayan Collieries Ltd. dared Mar. 22, states:— “During the early years of the depression considerable encroachment was made upon liquid reserves to carry through a capital expenditure programme which very materially assisted the company through the350 words
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518 1937-04-01 4 $2,750,000 To Be Raised By Debenture Issue. THAT the Municipality was not making the best use 99 of the $5,000,000 credit balance that it has had for three years was the opinion expressed by Mr. C. C. Dunman, during discussion on the raising of a $2,750,000518 words
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Article121 1937-04-01 4 'J'HE institution of a civil service similar to the Straits Settlements Civil Service whereby graduates from Raffles College can be recruited so as to oe trained in course of time to be jfflcers of the Municipality, was ureed by Mr. Chua Keh Hai on the motion for121 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article210 1937-04-01 5 EVERYBODY knows tnat an archaic patois is still spoken by the Portugese Eurasians of Malacca and Singapore and that there are many Portuguese words in the Malay langu ;l ue, but there are other traces of Portuguese influence in present-day j.fe which few people have recognised. Some striking210 words
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Article253 1937-04-01 5 BORNEO TURKEY AND now let us descend from the sublime to the ridiculous. Readers may remember that when discussing the contrast between the orthodox Englishman in public and in private recently. I gave as an illustration a contributor to The Planter who confessed to having held a turkey in his253 words
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Article281 1937-04-01 5 'J'HAT reminds me of the unexpected difficulties one comes up against in this country when one starts a vegetable garden (which is the ostensible object of my changkolling.) For example, I decided to cultivate egg -plants. A nice v >ung succulent egg-plant fresh from the kitchengarden would make281 words
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Article221 1937-04-01 5 ALEXANDER'S CROWN IT may interest the Topham. Jones and Railton engineers who are working on the Singapore wharf extension to know that the crown cf Alexander the Great Is supposed to have been lost in the sea at Telok Blangah. The Malay legend is that Alexander’s crown was brought to221 words
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Article253 1937-04-01 5 GULA S APOTHECARY. 11/|ANY a Malayan gravestone commemorates a remarkable personal history but one which will b° forgotten as soon as the persons who know it pass on. I am therefore putting on record some facts about J. H. Lincoln who lies in the Western Road cemetery, Penang. Those who253 words
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Article278 1937-04-01 5 DRIVE to Cameron Highlands made memorable by phenomenally large swarms of yellow butterflies was described by Mr. L. Richmond Wheeler in a passage quoted in this column some days ago. Since then I have come across a much more remarkable instance of the way in which certain species278 words
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Article153 1937-04-01 5 THE comments in this column on Sir Cecil dementi’s translation of the “Pervigilium Veneris’’ and on his Constitutional History of British Guiana have prompted a reader to call attention to yet another example of the manysidedness of Sir Cecil as a scholar. When Sir Cecil was a153 words
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Article155 1937-04-01 5 fjpHERE was only one way of escape for a girl sold Into prostitution In Canton—marriage to a client who cared for her enough to rescue her irom that life—and these songs are supposed to be sung by a girl who spes her last chance of escape fading as155 words
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Article266 1937-04-01 5 poet’s own preface begins with the words “Written in the Azure Sky bookshop,” and sets the stage as follows: “In the autumn of the year of grace 1828, in the eighth month, when the fifteenth day was already passed, when the cicalas chirped at the door,266 words
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Article188 1937-04-01 5 IS It possible for anyone who is not a Malay to be a subject of a Malay sultan Mr. Sastri thinks not. for in his report he says It appears that not even in the third or fourth generation can a non-Malay attain to the status of a188 words
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Article227 1937-04-01 6 tpilE greatest festival oi the Christian year ends today, and it is probably true to say that nine tenths of Singapore's population do not even know what Easter means. Thus are we reminded once again that the Christian churches in Malaysia are the merest islets in an ocean227 words
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Article333 1937-04-01 6 ■J'HESE colporteurs reach the remotest kampongs and show great energy and zeal—the Chinese colporteurs are probably the only members of their race who remain at work during Chinese New Year—but one cannot help feeling that some of their reports are a Tittle too naive. Here tor example333 words
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Article337 1937-04-01 6 •THE first thing that anyone does on entering the General Hospital, Singapore. is to give an apprehensive sniff. That beastly antiseptic smell! The moment it enters one’s nostrils one sees oneself lying on the slab, with a dozen medical students gleefully looking into one’s inside. The very concrete337 words
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Article171 1937-04-01 6 S.V.C PENNEFATHERS. IT is a pleasure to be able today to 1 call attention to yet another remarkable family connection with the Singapore Volunteer Corps Three successive generations or the Leicester family have been represented in the Corps since its foundation in 1854. as I mentioned the other day. sc171 words
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Article190 1937-04-01 6 father was given a commis- sion in 1902. when the first Eurasian company was formed in Singapore. That first company only lasted about six years but its bana carried on into the War years, and those who were here during the War will remember the Eurasian190 words
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Article159 1937-04-01 6 -Reuter. EFFECTS OF STRIKES IN MALAYA. London, Mar. 25. RUBBER made another landmark today when the 13d. level was reached owing to a wave of speculative buying due to more hopeful tidings regarding the Chrysler strike and the news that 75,000 acres in Selangor are-Reuter. - 159 words
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Article141 1937-04-01 6 Honorary A.D.C. To The Governor. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Flight Lieut. J. N. Jefferson. R.A.F., to be an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency the Governor vice Flying Officer M. D. Thunder, R.A.F., resigned. Mr. E. V. G. Day, M.C.S., to be Deputy141 words
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Article581 1937-04-01 6 An Ipoh Conviction Quashed. IMPORTANT RULING BY CHIEF JUSTICE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 25. “I have often said that in cases where a person cannot speak the English language it is essential that the exact words from the plea should be taken down. However,581 words
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Article552 1937-04-01 7 H h. the Sultan of Pahang’s mother and party have returned from Mecca Mr. J. M. Barron, the Deputy Controller of Labour. Malaya, will be going on home leave on April 10 The resignation of his commission in the S.S.R.N.V.R., List 11, by Mr. O. B Page552 words
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Article451 1937-04-01 7 H. H. The Sultan Of Trengganu. The following passengers left from the Straits by the P. and O Carthage which sailed from Singapore on Friday: Mrs. C. Adis, and infant, *Mr. G. Brown, Mr. A. L. Birse. Mr. R. Blacklock, Mt. S. A. Beavis. Mr. G.451 words
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Article144 1937-04-01 7 Captain R. B. Henly Appointed Acting Major Captain R. B Henly. Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, has been appointed to be Acting Major whilst temporarily in commano of Singapore Royal Artillery (Volunteers). The transfer of Lieut. H. Proud S.S. V.F., to the S.S.V.F. Reserve of Officers, has been approved.144 words
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Article119 1937-04-01 7 Mr. H. R. Moore And Miss N. E. Pankhurst. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Thursday. The wedding took place at St. Mark’s Church, Seremban, today, the Rev. B. Stokes officiating, of Mr. H. R. Moore, of the Drainage and Irrigation Department, son of Mr. H. H. Moore, manager119 words
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Article214 1937-04-01 7 Pen Friends Conference. lyiALAY women and men 1 met on an equal footing on Saturday at the fourth annual conference of the Persaudaraan Sahabat Pena Malaya (Malayan Pen Friends Society) which opened at Victoria English School. Most of the 23 women present had come214 words
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Article282 1937-04-01 7 Came To Malaya Over 37 Years Ago. The death took place alter a prolonged illness, at Batu Oajah hospital on Mar 27 of Elizabeth Cornwell, wife of Mr. John Cornwell, of Cameron Highlands. Mrs. Cornwell was an old resident of Malaya, having made her acquaintance282 words
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Article44 1937-04-01 7 Dr. (Miss) Soo Kim Lan. Medical Officer, Chinese Maternity Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, left for England by the K.L.M. ’plane yesterday from Singapore. She will be away •obout two months She *s accompanying Mrs. Chen Su Lan wile of Dr. Chen Su Lan. of Singapore44 words
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Article46 1937-04-01 7 Mr. E. J. Strugnell ot the Malayan Forestry Service, who eft Malaya In November last, has arrived in England and is staying at Potter’s Bar. Mr Strugnell made a forestrv tour In India and then went to Austr'.a for a winter sports holiday before going Home.46 words
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Article252 1937-04-01 7 Leaders— An Appeal To The Chinese 2 Russian Realities 2 Time For Action 3 Police, Planters And Strikers 3 Mui Tsai and The Public 3 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—252 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article63 1937-04-01 7 GANTER —At Sutton, Surrey, on Sunday Mar. 21, to Irene, wife of J. S. Ganter. Batu Sablas Estate Rem ban a daughter GRAUTOFF. —At the General Hospital, Singapore, on March 28, 1937, to Marianne, wife of K. B. Grautoff, a son. MacCALLUM —At the General Hospital, Singapore on Mar63 words
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Article59 1937-04-01 7 CHUAH—TAN.—The engagement is announ ced of Mr. Chuah Hun Vew of No. 299. River Valley Road, Singapore, second son of Mr. Chuah Cheng Keat and th? late of Madam Ycoh Kim Swee of Penang to MLs Tan Geok Tin, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Tin Seng of No59 words
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Article42 1937-04-01 7 AIRD—McLEAN.— At St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Penang on the 25th Inst, by the Rev. R. M. Min to, Alexander Thomson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Aird, Kilmarnock to Allstrlna, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McLean. Prestwick. Scotland.42 words
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Article351 1937-04-01 8 PRICE NOT UNECONOMIC, SAYS U.S. BUYER. “Threat Of Synthetic Is Not Serious One. I no the threat of synthetic rubber to the industry is a very serious one, or will be for many years,” remarked Mr. Marcus Rothschild, a well-known American businessman and president of351 words
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Article73 1937-04-01 8 Weapon And 40 Rounds Gone From Almeirah. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. Mr. B. S. Gill, brother of the famous cricketer Lall Singh, has reported the loss of a revolver and 40 rounds of ammunition from his house in Imbi Road. Kuala Lumpur73 words
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319 1937-04-01 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 29. yHE police have captured three of the alleged assailants in the recent Tcs. 40,000 train robbery and it is officially stated they have recovered more than half the amount of the missing currency notes. The robbers were319 words
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Article, Illustration469 1937-04-01 8 throughout Malaya! as the founder of the Method- I ist Episcopal Mission in this country, and one of the leading figures in the public life of Singapore' before the War, Bishop W. F. Oldham died at Pasadena, California. on Saturday in his 83rd469 words
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Article327 1937-04-01 8 Mr. G. Ed ley And Miss R. Pattinson. *T HE wedding took place on Monday at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd of Miss Rosemary Pattinson, daughter of Mrs. Dirk Van Vliet, of Singapore to Mr. Gane Edley, of United Engineers, Ltd., the Rev. Father Maury officiating.327 words
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Article260 1937-04-01 8 Siamese Tyre And Tube Duties Reduced. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Mar 29 On Good Friday the Siamese Assembly held a secret session and as a result have lowered the duties chargeable on motor and cycle tyr*s and tubes, effective forthwith Rumour had been current that260 words
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363 1937-04-01 9 Famous Gold-Thread Sarongs For Their Majesties. precious gifts of gold for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, two Malay Rulers —the Sultan of Pahang and uie Sultan of Trengganu—left Singapore for London on Mar. 26 to attend the Coronation. The young Sultan of363 words
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264 1937-04-01 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 25. THE suggestion that Government should make a Coronation donation of $300,000 to enable clubs, especially clubs interested in sport to wipe off debts and enable them stand on their feet was made by Mr. E. C. Watson264 words
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Correspondence.
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626 1937-04-01 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—For the sake of historical accuracy I send you my recollection of the occasion, referred to in Notes of the Day of Jan 7 last under the caption A Johore Story,” when a prisoner escaped from626 words
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Article260 1937-04-01 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—lt was interesting to read in your article on A visit to Sungei Buloh Estate" the opinion expressed by Captain Ferguson that young rubber, requiring the maximum of light, needed a cover of low growth. Creeping covers, such as260 words
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Article230 1937-04-01 9 Sultan’s Gift Of Land To Rotary Club. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Mar. 27. It is understood that at the last weekly meeting of the Taiping Rotary Club, the Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer, the president, announced ;nat His Highness the Sultan of Pe.ak had most230 words
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Article34 1937-04-01 9 A vacancy for a captain in the Middlesex Regiment has been filled by the promotion to that rank of Lieut. Maurice A. Jacob. 2nd battalion, after 12' 2 years subaltern service.34 words
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Article156 1937-04-01 9 Why Young Officers Are Scarce. To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,—I think there may be a connection between the shortage of young volunteer officers and the new regulations for the of the Efficiency Medal and Decoration. Under the present admirable O.T.C. tradition in the local forces, it156 words
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Article55 1937-04-01 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping Mar. 23. Charged with the theft of a gold necklace valued at $100 from a house at Maxwell Hill. Taiping. a Tamil, Murugaya. was today produced before Che Pawanteh. the Taiping magistrate. The accused claimed trial and the case was postponed until March 30 on55 words
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1176 1937-04-01 10 Tappers State Their Case For Better Conditions. COMMENTING on the present labour troubles among Chinese coolies on estates in Malaya, the Financial News says that dissatisfaction is due to the reluctance of estates to bring wages into harmony with a price for rubber of over1,176 words
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Article57 1937-04-01 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 29. TWO companies of the Ist Battalion of the 2nd Punjab Regiment. who were last week despatched to the F.M.S. strike area and are now in the Federal Capital, are. it is understood, to make a motor-lorry tour57 words
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Article, Illustration295 1937-04-01 10 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FLYING CLUB SEAPLANE. DEMARK ABLE escapes from death or injury were experienced by two members of the Royal Singapore Flying Club when a club Moth seaplane crashed in the sea just off the Singapore coast near the Chinese Swimming Club at Katong,—Straits Times Photograph. - 295 words
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43 1937-04-01 10 Held off Spithead.—Straits Times Cable (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 26. H.M.S Malaya which is being refitted following the recent collision off Portugal, will be absent from the Coronation review to be Held off Spithead.—Straits TimesHeld off Spithead.—Straits Times Cable - 43 words
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Article74 1937-04-01 10 Indian Business Houses To Be Decorated. In response to a letter from the Municipal Secretary requesting cooperation in the decoration of buildings and streets on the occasion of the Coronation of King George VI, the committee of management of the Indian Chamber of Commerce has circularised its members74 words
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Article890 1937-04-01 11 Government Urged To Take Early Action (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. THE position of labour in Malaya was the chief topic at today’s general meeting of the Selangor Miners’ Association in the Chinese Assembly Hall, and after a number of speakers had given890 words
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Article55 1937-04-01 11 Mr. Edward Clync. Manager. Rosei vale Estate. Kuala Selangor, and Hon. Secretary of the Kuala Selangor Dis- trict Planters’ Association, and Mrs Edward Clyne are proceeding on Home leave by the Scharnhorst on April 3 from Singapore Mr AH. Gomm of I Pilmoor Estate. Kuala Lumpur, will act I for55 words
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Article57 1937-04-01 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 27. I_Y.il. the Sultan of Selangor this morning opened the 80th District (Malaya and Siam) Rotary Conference, in the presence of Rotarians from all over the Peninsula. Rotary International is represented by Mr. F E James. Rotary Governor of57 words
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610 1937-04-01 11 ANNOUNCEMENT AT DINNER TO CRICKET TOURISTS. THAT the proceeds of their magical show to be staged in May would be devoted to the creation of a nucleus for a fund for the education of poor children in Singapore, was announced on Sunday by Mr.610 words
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Article82 1937-04-01 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Mar. 28. A very severe epidemic of distemper, which is raging in Bangkok at present, has resulted in the loss of valuable dogs, while old animals which have already come through distemper are being again affected. Five cases of rabies have82 words
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Article274 1937-04-01 11 U.P.A.M. Prepares To Meet Strikers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar 25. THE United Planting Asso1 ciation of Malaya, at a meeting held in Kuala Lumpur this morning, decided to recommend that the wages of Tamil estate labour be restored to the pre-slump level274 words
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827 1937-04-01 12 Rotary Governor Hopes Solution Will Soon Be Found. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 27. <*pOR the second time we have been honoured with the presence ot 1 His Highness the Sultan of Selangor. We do appreciate his interest in us and827 words
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312 1937-04-01 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 28. How he saw a human hand stickng out of a swamp and later found the buried body was described by police officer at an enquiry lasting three days, when Chye Mui Lum, a middle-aged Chinese,312 words
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Article48 1937-04-01 12 To Become Controller Of Rubber. It is understood that Major G. M. Kidd. Chairman. Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, will become Controller of Rubber next month and will be succeeded by Mr. W A. Gourla.y who. for a long time, was a Magistrate in Singapore.48 words
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414 1937-04-01 12 “WE ARE FORGOTTEN”, SAYS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 27. FVSSATISFACTION with their present conditions was stressed by speakers at the first annual general meeting of the All-Malayan Estate Asiatic Staffs' Association—composed largely of members of the clerical profession employed on414 words
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Article166 1937-04-01 12 Estate Situation Improves. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 29. A FTER the serious clash between police and strikers in the Malayan coalfield early on Saturday morning, in which one was killed, the situation underwent a marked improvement and this morning all labour is back166 words
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Article121 1937-04-01 12 Alleged Malicious Prosecution. Damages of $10 000 were claimed bv Mr. A. P. Scully against his former employer, Mr. C. M. Lee, proprietor of the firm of Lee and Fletcher, Singapore, for alleged malicious prosecution in a suit which concluded before Mi Justice Mcllwaine. Chief Justice, in121 words
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1137 1937-04-01 13 F.M.S. POLICE SEVERELY TAXED. Relief By Malay Regiment In Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Mar. 23. OVER ten thousand Chinese are now estimated to be idle in strikes involving estates, rubber factories and pineapple canneries in the F.M.S. The Straits Times Kuala1,137 words
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Article120 1937-04-01 13 strikers have presented the following demands: The unconditional withdrawal of the charges against all the remaining 38 accused in the rioting case: Compensation of $5,000 if the man who was wounded in the stomach by a detective’s bullet or. Mar. 14 dies; Compensation of $lOO to all120 words
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Article138 1937-04-01 13 The following Government officers have been granted leave: The Hon. Mr. C. C. Brown, M.C.S., British Resident, Pahang, the Hon’ble Mr. A. C. Baker, M.C., M.C.S., British Adviser, Kelantan, Mr. A. C. Mac nab, Surveyor-General of Ships. S.S.. Dr. J. H. Strahan, Dr. 'Mrs.) E. B.138 words
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126 1937-04-01 13 Reduced Costs All Round. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 23. jy|H. W. H. Gladwell, Ipoh manager of Universal Cars, has patented a double-acting forced induction two-stroke internal combustion engine which, it is claimed, will save 50 per cent, in weight and size and126 words
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Article93 1937-04-01 13 WIDOWED mother with four children, earning 15 cents a day A widowed mother with three children. She tries to get washing and cleaning, but is not very successful A woman whose husband is a hawker cooks cakes for him to sell: the average earnings are 3093 words
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Article185 1937-04-01 13 Chamber Of Commerce Urged To Help. Speaking at the Singapore Chamber of Commerce meeting on Mar 23, Mr W. A. L. Schaub brought up the subject of youths who were leaving school without the prospects of finding employment. and suggested that it would be a means of185 words
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Article25 1937-04-01 13 Mr. E. T F Elbury nas succeeded Mr R. P Bradley as Assistant Engineer. P.W D at Alor Star Mr Bradley left by the Sarpedon.25 words
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Article848 1937-04-01 14 Are Strikers Seeking Release Of 38 Kajang Men? (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 24. ALL coal-winning operations at the liatu Arang mine of Malayan Collieries Ltd., ceased this morning following a mass meeting of 3,000 workers last night, who decided to strike. Signs of agitation848 words
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116 1937-04-01 14 'T'llE Straits Times learns oflicial- ly in Singapore this morning that while the strike position among Chinese workers on Selangor rubber estates is easier, events at the Batu Arang mine of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., where 4000 Chinese and Tamil coolies are idle, have taken116 words
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Article74 1937-04-01 14 The Influence Of Outsiders.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 24. CREAKING at the annual general meeting of Sungei Ramal Syndicate Ltd., today Mr. E. G. Leyne. the chairman said:— “During the past 23 years we have always been able to negotiate amicably with our labour the terms of74 words
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537 1937-04-01 14 Further Evidence At Inquest Of Jacob Gersfeld. THE passport of Jacob Gersfeld, who died at the General Hospital after being found in a state of collapse in his room at the Adelphi Hotel, is believed by the police to be a forgery, it was537 words
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Article30 1937-04-01 14 The Straits Times understands that two Straits Racing Association officials. Mr. J. C. Osborne Stipendiary Steward, and Major D. M Patrickson, Handicapper, have handed in their res'gr.at’ons.30 words
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Article142 1937-04-01 14 European Woman And Coolies Escape Injury. DOULDERS which were hurled about 100 yards in blasting operations at a quarry at Bukit Timah crashed through the tiled roof and ceiling of the home oi Dr. A. S. Robertson, veterinary officer to the Singapore Dairy Farm. Fortunately Mrs.142 words
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Article81 1937-04-01 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, March 23 “The two societies that are concerned with land settlement at Sungei Ujonu and Chuah are doing work of grear significance in that it may be possibU to deduce from these experiments how Indian labourers can be most advantageously settled81 words
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1016 1937-04-01 15 Serious View Taken Of Batu Arang Situation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. HIS Excellency the High Commissioner (Sir Shenton Thomas), K w ho arrived unexpectedly in the Federal Capital by the mail train this morning, will, the Straits Times is1,016 words
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Article84 1937-04-01 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Mar. 22. Alleged to have kidnapped two Malay women, Soma binti Haji Ismail and Minah binti Omar from Bukit Gantang and conveyed them beyond the limits of the F.M.S., two Malays, Awang bin Megat Jaafar and Abu Bakar bin Haji84 words
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Article235 1937-04-01 15 Fraudulent And Improper Conduct.” WILFULLY DECEIVED COURT, SAYS JUDGE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. piNDING that Mr. J. M. Lahiri, advocate and solicitor, had been guilty of fraudulent and improper conduct” the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Laville, in the Johore Supreme Court, ordered that he be235 words
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Article347 1937-04-01 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Mar. 24. THE Seremban Police arrested 17 Chinese at Rantau village last night in connection with the present strike of Chinese estate coolies. This morning the 17 men were produced in the Seremoan Police court and charged as follows:—“That347 words
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Article42 1937-04-01 15 The engagement is announced between Geoffrey Reginald Waine. elder son of Mr. and Mrs R G. Waine. 28. Warham Road. Croydon, and Peggy Mary t“Bunty”> only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W F Loudon, of Tanah Poetih 25. Oud Tjandi. Semarang. Java.42 words
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111 1937-04-01 15 Mr. Yonjr Shook Lin New President. From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. ;!:Y At the annual general meeting oi the Selangor Chinese Recreation Club the following were elected office-bear-ers for the year President: Mr. Yong Shook Lin J.P. Vice-President: Mr. Khoo Boo Gong. Committee: The111 words
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Article108 1937-04-01 15 Hong Kong. Mar. 22. The manoeuvres ceased yesterday with bindings at various points by the altackers and hand to hand conflicts, sometimes even in the city itself. The latest official communiques indicate that a draw was registered, although it will be some days before the umpires108 words
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2093 1937-04-01 16 PLANTING TOPICS ISastri Recommendations 1 Restoration Of Standard I Wages —Ramasamy’s I I Housing—Methods Of Recruiting. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) < last week the Sastri report has l>een printed and circulated in Malaya, and for some years to come will be as clear a2,093 words
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Article, Illustration804 1937-04-01 17 the Sultan of Trengganu who has left ihe Carthage for London to attend the 11 iination. This is the first time that the It.in is hiving Malaysia, and he will tour u and visit Eg>T>t before returning to this country. 11. H. the Sultan of804 words
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Open Letter To Singapore’s Young Men.
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1430 1937-04-01 21 Comfort On $450 But No Frills. DEAR Roger, I did not immediately answer your letter in which you ask me what income I consider you ought to have before vou ask Ursula to come out to Singapore to marry you,1,430 words
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Article109 1937-04-01 21 (From Our Own Conespondent.> Penang, Mar. ‘l l. The final stage in *,he amalgamation of the Per.ang Golf Club and the Penang Cricket Club took place last night when at the annual general meeting members approved rules under the title of the Penang Sports Club by109 words
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Article377 1937-04-01 21 Selangor Govt. To Consider Suggestion. SASTRI MISSION’S FINDINGS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 22. ur PHE subject is one that has been mentioned in the Sastri Report and naturally the report will be very carefully examined by Government and the matter brought up by377 words
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165 1937-04-01 21 Chinese Sentenced To 12 Weeks. Chan Kiang Chye alias Chan Ming Shun, a male Kheh. pleach'd guilty to two charges of cheating before Mr W. G. Reeves the Singapore Third Magistrate on Mar 24 and was sentenced to six weeks’ rigorous imprisonment on each charge,165 words
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3143 1937-04-01 22 But Unsound Business Methods Must Be Avoided. rpHE current year should prove a profitable one for merchants and traders, but they 1 should do nothing to encourage unsound business. The lessons of hard times can so easily be forgotten when prosperity3,143 words
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Article, Illustration371 1937-04-01 23 SEQUEL TO INJURY OF BRIDE IN MOTOR SMASH. well-known Malayan jockey, A. E. Garrard, appeared last week before the Singapore Fourth Magistrate (Mr. T. P. Cromwell) to lace a charge of causing grievous hurt to his wife by negligent driving of his car. Garrard,—Straits Times Photograph.. - 371 words
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84 1937-04-01 23 To Be Added To Fleet Of Nine. Singapore will have a nice new fire-engine if the acceptance of a tender by Committee No. 4 is confirmed by the Municipal Commission. A tender of United Engineers, Ltd. for a new Merrywtather fire-engine at a price of84 words
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Article95 1937-04-01 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. The following i.ave been elected office-bearers of the §elangor Club: Vice-President. Mr. R. C. Russell. Committee: Messrs. F. W. Palmer. G. O. Hovil. L. R. Kerridge. C. R. M. Stutely and Colin H. Miller. Government Nominees: Messrs. A. Sleep and95 words
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288 1937-04-01 23 Day’s Holiday With Pay Suggested. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Mar. 20. gPEAKING at the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association today Mr. Henderson asked what the estates were doing on Coronation Day. There was a suggestion in the Rantau district to give the coolies a day’s holiday288 words
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134 1937-04-01 23 Alor Star was the sunniest place in Malaya in February, with a daily average of 9.12 hours’ sunshine: Singapore had only 6.11 hours a day. Kuala Lumpur lived up to its reputation for rain with 12.25 in. for th< month—the highest figure recorded for the134 words
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Article1483 1937-04-01 24 Rubber Association Meeting. «IT is to be hoped that the various conferences concerned will A at once take such steps as are possible to cope with the situation and see that adequate space is provided for the needs of all rubber shippers," remarked Mr.1,483 words
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266 1937-04-01 24 w/CZECHOSLOVAKIA is dependen t upon industrial exports and she hopes to increase her trade with Malaya,” said Mr. Johepi Wechsberg, a noted Czechoslovak journalist who is visiting the Far East as a correspondent for newspapers in Prague, Vienna, Amster dam, Stockholm and other266 words
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Article102 1937-04-01 24 POLICE OFFICER’S MISSING CHEQUE BOOK IJAIDER bin Long, who was employed as a syce under Mr. J O. H. Brett, Assistant Superintendent of Police, was put on his trial on Mar 22. at the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice Horne and a common jury, on102 words
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Article128 1937-04-01 24 Only Three Times During Four Years. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 24. lWIR. C. H. DAKERS, Kuala Lumpur First Magistrate, was presented with a pair of white gloves in the Police Court today. Chief Court Inspectoi A. E. Jakeman said that there were128 words
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152 1937-04-01 24 A MALAY Procession, comprising of units from no fewer than 23 kampongs from Singapore Island, will be held during the forthcoming Coronation Celebrations in Singapore. Mr. A. Manan. Hon. Secretary ol the Malay Union, writes to the Straits Times as follows:— “It is to be clearly152 words
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Article42 1937-04-01 24 As a result of the dancing display given by Mrs. Walton’s pupils at the Odeon Theatre. Kuala Lumpur, in January, a cheque for S90 has been sent to the Chinese Maternity Hospital and one for $89.69 to the Kwang Seng Girls’ School.42 words
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387 1937-04-01 25 —Reuter. Capricornus Wrecked In Mountains Near Lyons. FIVE OCCUPANTS DEAD; ONE BADLY HURT. CIVE WERE KILLED AND ONE INJURED WHEN r THE IMPERIAL AIRWAYS FLYING-BOAT CAPRICORNUS, WHILE ON HER MAIDEN FLIGHT TO ALEXANDRIA, CRASHED IN A REMOTE SPOT IN THE BEAUJOLAIS MOUNTAINS, ABOUT 40 MILES—Reuter. - 387 words
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Article37 1937-04-01 25 —Reuter. London. Mar. 26. The mails from the flying-boat Capricornus. which crashed in France yesterday, have been salvaged and are being forwarded to their destinations by air. the Postmaster-General. Mr. G. C. Tryon. announces—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article144 1937-04-01 25 I after a lapse of many years -Briti c h Wireless. London, Mar. 23. A long and striking message from Mr. Lloyd George frankly acknowledging that whoever was responsible for the disaster to the Fifth Army .n the famous retreat in March li#18 it was certainly aotI after a lapse of ? many years – -Britich ' Wireless. - 144 words
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Article77 1937-04-01 25 —Sin Chew Jit Poh JAPANESE NAVAL MANOEUVRES. Tientsin. Mar. 23. Sixty Japanese warships will concentrate off Tsingtao. Shantung, at the end of this month preparatory to holding manoeuvres in the Yellow Sea. Major-Gen. Kita. head of the Japanese military attaches in China, is now on—Sin Chew Jit Poh - 77 words
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47 1937-04-01 25 will be in small denominations.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai Mar. 22. The Central Government is contemplating the issue o* $1,000,000,000 in construction bonds during July or August in connection with its five-year construction programme. These bonds will be in small denominations.—Sinwill be in small denominations.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 47 words
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Article73 1937-04-01 25 -Reuter. Hong Kong, Mar. 24. |T is authoritatively disclosed that Great Britain is sending two additional battalions to Hong Kong as soon as possible and probably several squadrons of bombers. Present plans demand an expenditure of $40,000,000 in the next two years for defences and-Reuter. - 73 words
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Article171 1937-04-01 25 —Reuter. Chamberlain New Premier. London, Mar. 22. lyiR BALDWIN. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Viscount Hailsham. the Lord Chancellor, will resign their Cabinet posts after the Coronation, it is learned. Mr. Neville Chamberlain will succeed Mr. Baldwin, who. it is believed, will go to the Lords. Mr. MacDonald will—Reuter. - 171 words
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245 1937-04-01 25 •.—Reuter. Paris, Mar. 24. GRAVE concern in French official circles over the turn of events in Spain and Italy’s refusal to consider the withdrawal of volunteers was the subject of interviews between M. Delbos, the Foreign Minister, and the British and German Ambassadors,•.—Reuter. - 245 words
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Article311 1937-04-01 25 -Reuter. Bitterness Of Powers London, Mar. 25. International acrimony on the situation in Spain is apparent from the official report of the meeting of the non-intervention committee yesterday which shows that after M. Maisky, the Soviet delegate, had urged the despatch of a special committee to Spain-Reuter. - 311 words
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Article412 1937-04-01 26 —Reuter. Blame Placed On Church ]VAZI Germany and the Vatican are very much at loggerheads following the reading of the Pope’s encyclical—which alleged that Germany had broken the terms of the concordat —in German churches on Sunday. The situation has become worse lately, and what is—Reuter. - 412 words
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Article30 1937-04-01 26 From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 22. The Empire announcer for the British Broadcasting Corporation, Mr Patrick John Butler, has received £200,000 under the will of his father.30 words
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Article41 1937-04-01 26 stamps to be issued.—British Wireless. London, .’Mar. 22. The Postmaster-General, the Hon. G. C. Tryon, announced in the House of Commons today that arrangements had been made for special IHd. Coronation postage stamps to be issued.—British Wire-stamps to be issued.—British Wireless. - 41 words
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Article172 1937-04-01 26 —Reuter Wireless. SHORTAGE DUE TO WORLD DEMAND. London, Mar. 23. ’THE Government’s rearmament policy was in no way responsi ble for the recent commodity scramble, asserted Sir Thomas Inskip in the debate on the Air estimates. World demand, including a revival in the United—Reuter Wireless. - 172 words
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Article110 1937-04-01 26 Reuter. London, Mar. 23. The Premier’s salary will be doubled at £10.000 a year under a Bill which is now being drafted and will be introduced this week. All other Cabinet Ministers will receive £5,000. except the Lord Chancellor, who at present takes £10.000 including £4,000 in– Reuter. - 110 words
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550 1937-04-01 26 —Reuter Wireless. —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Heavy Losses Of Men And Equipment Madrid, Mar. 23. THE rout of the Italians in the Guadalajara sector is complete A large number of the Black Feather Battalion were taken irisoners. The newspapers here have been comparing the insurgent retreat on the—Reuter Wireless.; —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 550 words
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Article51 1937-04-01 26 -Reuter Wireless. Washington, Mar. 21. r pHE railway companies and principal railway labour unions announce they have agreed on a 5 per cent, pay roll tax to finance a pension scheme for employees on retirement. The companies and employees will each pay half the tax.—Reuter-Reuter Wireless. - 51 words
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Article24 1937-04-01 26 London. Mar. 24. Three British volunteers who served with the International Red Brigade in Spain returned after in adventurous journey.24 words
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Article86 1937-04-01 26 —Reuter. One Million Workers To Benefit. New York. Mar. 22. With the formal launching by the Committee for Industrial Organisation o< the drive for unionisation throughout the textile industry, a wage increase movement has developed among the leading companies with higher rates averaging 10 per—Reuter. - 86 words
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142 1937-04-01 26 Aneta-Domei. Tokio. Mar 22. Important schemes for the development of aviation were revealed bv Count Kodama. Minister of Communications. in the House of Peers. They include:—Firstly, the issue of patriotic postage stamps of double the usual price, which are expected to yield 1.000,000 yenAneta-Domei. - 142 words
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293 1937-04-01 27 Questions Asked Regarding His Speedy Return. Rome, Mar. 24. A STRONG polemical speech made by Mussolini in the Piazza Venezia on the occasion of the celebration of the 18th anniversary of fascism sharply rebuked newspapers which sought to make a mystery ,f his return from293 words
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Article51 1937-04-01 27 Reuter. Tokio, Mar. 22. It is reliably learned that the Cabinet has formally approved the draft reply to Great Britain declining to participate in the 14-incli gun calibre limitation. It is expected the Japanese Ambassador will communicate the refusal to Downing Street in a fewReuter. - 51 words
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Article89 1937-04-01 27 Normandie’s Fast Time. T*HE French Liner Normandie recaptured the Atlantic Blue Riband from the Queen Mary on Mar. 22, making the west to east crossing at an average speed of *50.99 knots, compared with the Queen Mary’s record of 30.63 knots, says a Reuter message. The89 words
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Article100 1937-04-01 27 Sin Chew Jit Poh. RECONCILIATION TALKS CONTINUING. Shanghai, Mar. 24. The outcome of the negotiations between the Nanking Government and the Communist leaders for the surrender of the Red Army, it is learned, now rest upon the solution of the following two problems: First, how to ensure that— Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 100 words
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Article221 1937-04-01 27 -British Wireless. MANY ROYAL VISITORS. London, Mar. 25. The colonial contingent for the j Coronation procession is to be formed of men from almost every part of the globe, including Malaya. Malta, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Fiji, the Falkland Islands, and most of the West Indian-British Wireless. - 221 words
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Article47 1937-04-01 27 British Wireless. London, Mar. 22. The Combined Universities by-elec-tion result was announced today as follows: i£tn T E. Harvey (Ind. Progressive) 6.596. Sir Francis Lindley (Nat. Cons.) 4.952. Sir Henry Brackenbury find.) 2.373 This is an Independent Progressive gain, the majority being 1.644British Wireless. - 47 words
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Article65 1937-04-01 27 Reuter. London. Mar. 24. The Farnham by-election in consequence of Sir Arthur Samuel’s elevation to the Peerage resulted as follows: Godfrey Nicholson (Nat-Cons.) 20,580. Peter Pain (Lab.) 7.792. Linton Thorp. K.C (Ind-Cons.) 2,327. Edward Miller (Ind.) 154. The Tonbridge by-election caused by the death of Col. Spender-Clay, resultedReuter. - 65 words
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Article207 1937-04-01 27 Reuter. Powers Of The Unions. New York. Mar, 25. u FORD might as well get ready to do business with his or- ganised workers.” declared Mr. Homer 1 Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers’ Union at a mass i meeting of 100,000 auto workers. Mr. MartinReuter. - 207 words
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Article156 1937-04-01 27 est British bird and the wren.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Twelve Corners On 3d. Piece. London. Mar. 24. Considerable changes are to be made in the shape and appearance of new British coins, according to a Royal Decree. A novelty for Britain will be the new threepenny piece, whichest British bird and the wren.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 156 words
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Article104 1937-04-01 27 fire from some Czech redoubts—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Berlin. Mar. 24. Big fortification works are being erected in Czecho-Slovakia facing the Austrian frontier, according to Angriff. These fortifications, mainly huge concrete earth-works, are being built along the line from Pressburg to Peterzalka to Lundenburg. The entire district isfire from some Czech redoubts—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 104 words
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Article314 1937-04-01 27 -Reuter. Friendship But No Alliance. Tokio, Mar. 24. THE Asahi Shimbun and the Nichi Nichi feature the Foreign Minister’s statement in the Lower House yesterday evening that the question of the restoration of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is extremely important, splashing the remark of the Foreign Minister, Mr.-Reuter. - 314 words
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71 1937-04-01 27 British Wireless. London, Mar. 22. Three young educated Abyssinians who studied in England—one the son of the Abyssinian Foreign Minister, Mr. Herouy, the other two the sons of the Abyssinian Minister in London. Dr. Martin —are announced by the Legation to have been “butchered during theBritish Wireless. - 71 words
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Article73 1937-04-01 27 —Aneta-Transocean. London, Mar. 28. ‘The situation in Southern Palestine is ‘not abnormal. stated Colonial Secretary. Mr. W. Ormsby-Gore, in the House of Commons. in Northern Palestine, he added, a number of arrests had been made, and also in Jerusalem itself. These, however, were rather precautionary In character.—Aneta-Transocean. - 73 words
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404 1937-04-01 28 Reuter Wireless. UNITED FRONT FROM CATHOLICS AND PROTESTANTS ALIKE. A UNITED front against the Nazis was shown in Germany by Catholics and Protestants alike during Easter services. An appeal for open opposition to the Nazies was made to the Catholic faithful in Berlin forReuter Wireless. - 404 words
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Article63 1937-04-01 28 —Aneta-Transocean. Moscow, Mar. 22. Whether the Soviet Union should energise Its policy throughout the Orient and particularly whether it should strive to enter Into closer alliances with countries in the Near and Far East Is occupying th e fullest attention of the Soviet Government. The—Aneta-Transocean. - 63 words
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Article264 1937-04-01 28 -Reuter. U.S. MOTOR STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS. Lansing (Michigan), Mar. 29. NEGOTIATIONS for a settlement of the Chrysler strike continued today—the fifth successive day. Before opening the meeting. Governor Murphy indicated that only the matter of phraseology stood m the way of an agreement on the demand of the-Reuter. - 264 words
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Article54 1937-04-01 28 i.—British Wireless. London, Mar. 28 The famous old London coaching inn built in 1676—The George of Southwark—has been handed over for preservation to the National Trust by the London and North Eastern Railway Co. to whom it has recently belonged. The George will be continuedi.—British Wireless. - 54 words
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Article138 1937-04-01 28 —Sin Chew r Jit Poh. MOSCOW TO GIVE UP SINKIANG Shanghai. Mar. 28. A SECRET agreement has been reached between China and Russia, according to Japanese press reports. The terms of the reported pact include: Soviet recognition of Chinese i jurisdiction over Sinkiang Province, which since 1933—Sin Chewr Jit Poh. - 138 words
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Article88 1937-04-01 28 -British Wireless. London, Mar. 28 SUBSIDIES paid and estimated to be paid from the Exchequer to British agriculture and industry between October, 1931, and the end of this month amount to £38,786,000 the total being built up as follows: Beet sugar £17,720.000: Payments to cattle producers-British Wireless. - 88 words
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Article80 1937-04-01 28 .—Sin Jew Jit Poh. May Be Succeeded By Canton Mayor. Nanking, Mar. 24. Mr. Wu Te-chen’s appointment as Governor of Kwangtung, in succession to the late Gen. Huang Mu-sung, was confirmed yesterdav bv the Executive Yuan. Mr. Yu Hung-chun. secretary-general of the Municipality of Greater.—Sin Jew Jit Poh. - 80 words
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Article255 1937-04-01 28 -Reuter Wireless. Most Horrible For 50 Years.” London. Mar. 28 pOREIGN AFFAIRS occupied *the 1 debate in the House before the Easter adjournment, particularly the recent executions of Abyssinians by Italians. Mr. Arthur Henderson opened the discussion by declaring that the American representative in Addis Ababa had reported-Reuter Wireless. - 255 words
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66 1937-04-01 28 —Iwaki-Domei Tokio, Mar. 29. The Miyako Shimbin reports that Mr. Chokiuro Kadono, chairman of the economic mission to Britain and the United States, is urging Government and business circles to take concrete measures for the readjustment of trade between Britain, Japan and Manchukuo, particularly—Iwaki-Domei - 66 words
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Article18 1937-04-01 28 —Reuter. London, Mar. 26. Mr. John Drinkwater, famous poet and dramatist, died yesterday at the age of 55.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 18 words
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Article21 1937-04-01 28 —Reuter. London, Mar. 27. The death is announced of Mr. Henry Pegram, R.A., the sculptor, at the ag M of 75.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 21 words
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Article614 1937-04-01 29 A “CAPTAIN’S INNINGS” BY DR. HOPKINS. “THE ART OF BAITING BY DEMPSTER. F OCAL cricket enthusiasts assembled in strong numbers k round the padang on Monday to see the final day’s play in the match between Malaya and Sir Julien Cahn’s eleven, which ended614 words
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Article776 1937-04-01 29 Malaya “Still On The Cricket Map. A keen observer and cricket enthusiast contributes a few comments on the match, as under After all the talk about brighter cricket being provided by our visitors it was Malaya who took the honours and provided the brightest cricket776 words
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Article, Illustration472 1937-04-01 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 29. Penang gained a somewhat easy victory, by six wickets, over Selangor in the match played on the Kuala Lumpur padang. SELANGOR 1st. Innings D R. Gulland c LaBrooy b Andres 2C V. Ponniah lbw b Stewart 7472 words
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Article76 1937-04-01 29 In their replayed fourth round tie in the Scottish Cup competition at Motherwell last week, cables Reuter, Celtic beat Motherwell 2—l. The semi-finals will be played on April 3 as follows: Morton vs. Aberdeen. On Hibernians’ ground. Edinburgh. Celtic vs. Clyde. On Rangers' ground. Glasgow. Matches in76 words
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881 1937-04-01 30 —Reuter. CAMBRIDGE’S LONG RUN ENDED AT LAST. DARK BLUES DRAW AWAY IN LAST 300 YARDS. London, Mar. 24. {OXFORD today won the boat race for the first time since 1923, beating Cambridge by three lengths in 22 mins. 39 secs. It was only—Reuter. - 881 words
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Article79 1937-04-01 30 HALVED: CANTAB PAIR’S REMARKABLE RECOVERY. At Prince’s Sandwich, last week, cables Reuter, the mter-’Varsity golf foursomes were halved Oxford and Cambridge each won one match and three finished all square. Lucas and Dixon (Cambridge) made an amazing recovery to halve their match after being 8 down to79 words
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Article30 1937-04-01 30 Chicago, Mar. 29. Perry beat Tilden here yesterday 4—6, 6—4, 11—9, in the second of their lawn tennis duels.—Reuter. Last week Perry won 6—l, 6—3. 4—6, 6—o.30 words
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909 1937-04-01 30 TROY STICK BRIGHT EYES HEAD TOTE RETURNS. Heavy Going At Perak Skye Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, March 27. HEAVY shower preceded the opening of the Perak Skye Meeting today and it was drizzling when the first race was run. The rain cleared before the second race but the909 words
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90 1937-04-01 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 26. A serious outbreak of surra in two of the most important racing stables is menacing both breeding and racing, The racing clubs are co-ope-rating to prevent the spread of the disease, which, including stud mares and young stock,90 words
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834 1937-04-01 31 “Echo.. ” - By “Echo..” AS briefly reported on Monday, M. M. Paterson won the Malayan golf championship for the third time by defeating S. N. Kelly 4 and 3 in this year’s final, played on834 words
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190 1937-04-01 31 WINNING their first round and semi-final ties in the matchplay stage on Saturday, M. M. Paterson, twice holder of the title, and S. N. Kelly qualified for the final of the Malayan golf championshpi. Paterson played splendid golf in beating Isherwood—rather erratic190 words
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Article163 1937-04-01 31 Won By Singapore’s No. 1 Team. The annual Malayan inter-team competition, decided on the first 18 holes of the championship qualifying round, was won by the Singapore Oolt Club’s first string trio. The full scores were SINGAPORE G.C. (No. 1 Team) M. M. Paterson 73 J. H. Beeton163 words
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Article132 1937-04-01 31 On Sunday morning the eight qualifiers clayed the first round of the match-play stage. The four winners met in the semi-fina;s in the afternoon. There were no real surprises in the first round. Paterson, Isherwood and Elkins won as expected though the title-holder was taken to a close132 words
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Article179 1937-04-01 31 If Paterson nad not missed two very sinkable putts he woulc hav* done the first nine noles in 32 strokes—four under bogey. actually ne did 34. being one over bogey at the 1st and scoring “birdies’* at the 3rd. 8th. and 9th. At the first hole he179 words
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Article208 1937-04-01 31 When it was learned that Elkins was 2 up at the turn and 4 up with seven holes to play against Kelly it seemed certain that the finalists would be as last year 4ut Elkins then became human and liaoie to err. and Kelly found on impeccable208 words
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42 1937-04-01 31 At Aldershot yesterday, cables Reuter, in the final of the Army Cup competition, the Royal Army Service Corps Training Centre beat the Training Battalion of the Royal Engineers by two goals to one.42 words
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Article86 1937-04-01 31 Swansea Beaten By The Barbarians. Reuter cables the results of Rugoy Union matches played yesterday as follows: Cardiff 0 Harlequins 0 Gloucester 13 Sale 14 Newport 16 London Welsh 3 Pontypool 8 Northampton 5 Swansea 3 Barbarians 10 Aberavon 11 Devonport Ser. 5 Bath 11 O.M.T. 086 words
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698 1937-04-01 32 PESULTS of matches in the Home soccer leagues on Saturday, as cabled by Reuter, ENGLISH LEAGUE. DIVISION I. Birmingham 1 Preston 0 Charlton 4 Wolverhampton 0 Chelsea 0 Huddersfield Cl Grimsby 3 Derby 4 Leeds 1 Sheffield Wed. 1 Liverpool 2 Manchester U. C* Manchester698 words
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Article26 1937-04-01 32 Scotland met Wales at Bangor on Saturday in an amateur international soccer match. The Scots won by two goals to nil, cables Reuter.26 words
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Article151 1937-04-01 32 Brown’s Double For Cambridge. Cambridge beat Oxford by nine events to two in tlv inter-’Varsity athletic meeting at White City on Saturday, Ideal conditions prevailed for the meeting, and there wer» five thousand spectators. The winners were. 100 yards: Brown (Cambridge), 10 secs. Half-mile: McNair (Oxford), 1151 words
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Article28 1937-04-01 32 WORD was received in Singapore yesterday that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to grant his patronage to the Royal Singaport Yacht Club.28 words
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Article757 1937-04-01 32 Second Day’s Racing At Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 29. For the second day of the Perak Skye meeting, today there was fine weather. The going, though good, was inclined to be soft. The draw for the big sweep, value 5546,490, resulted as follows: First757 words
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Article63 1937-04-01 32 Reuter. New York, Mar. 25. DERRY beat Tilden in their first professional match 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0. Perry was far too strong for Tilden, who apart from forcing the opening game to five deuces and rallying from 2-4 in the third set, furnished little resistance.Reuter. - 63 words
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Article864 1937-04-01 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. Effects Of Strikes In F. M. S. MESSRS. FRASER AND CO., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on Mar. 30. write:— With the greater part of the past week given up to anticipation of, participation in, and recovery from the Easter864 words
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Article56 1937-04-01 1 Rambutan Rubber Estates (1930). Ltd., announces a final dividend of 1 per cent, making 6 per cent for 1936. compared with a total of 3*/2 P e r cent for 1935 The annual meeting will be held on March 22, and the dividend payable on March 27. Issued56 words
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Article255 1937-04-01 1 Singapore. March 31. 12 noon. Buyei Sellei Gambler $7.50 Hamburg Cube $15.50 Java Cube $10.50 Pepper White Muntok $2O 00 White $19.50 Black $ll 50 Copra Mixed $8 05 Sun Dried $8.35 tapioca Small Flake $5 25 Fair Flake $4 75 Medium Pearl $5 45 Small Pearl $5 50255 words
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Article77 1937-04-01 1 MAMBAU RUBBER. The dividend on the 8 per cent, preference shares for the year ended Dec. 31. last was paid or Mar. 12. TERBAU RUBBER. An Interim of 4 per cent, on account of the vear ending June has been declared o.tyable on Apr 5. RUBBER ESTATES77 words
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Article335 1937-04-01 1 London. Mar 30 The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares ot £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester- Rise day. or Fail Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 113*4 Xi. Funding Loan 4 n.c. 1960-90 110% xl. War Loan. 3% p.c 102% Com. Union335 words
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Article15 1937-04-01 1 Mar. 25 Tin, 8’pore Price $141.50 per picul 30 142.50 31 142.7515 words
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33 1937-04-01 1 Date Spot Apr. May-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. London Mar. 25 43% 43% 44 44% 44% 13% 30 45% 45% 46 46% 46% 31 45% 45% 45% 46 46 13 5/1633 words
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624 1937-04-01 2 Dividend Increased To 15 Per Cent. A SUBSTANTIAL rise in profits is disclosed in the accounts of Hong Fatt (Sungei Besi) Ltd. for the year ended Dec. 31, last. The net profit which is subject to directors* fees has risen to $827,156 from $487,087 but624 words
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380 1937-04-01 2 PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Ulu Benut Consolidated Rubber Co. Ltd., in Singapore on Mar. 24, the Hon. Datoh S. Q. Wong, the chairman, said: The profit for the year amounted to *30.887 which added to380 words
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Article540 1937-04-01 2 GOOD BUYING BY MANUFACTURERS. LEWIS AND PEAT (SINGAPORE) LTD. in their weekly report on the rubber market issued on March 25. write:— There has been no check this week in the upward movement oi prices, and it looks as though they will go nigher still unless increased540 words
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Article491 1937-04-01 2 Debit Extinguished, Leaving Credit Of $5,800. A CONSIDERABLE improvement is shown in the balance sheet and accounts of Oil Palm Plantations “A” estate, the property of i k >nH holders of series “A,” for the year 1936. This is the third year of pr oduction491 words
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Article62 1937-04-01 2 The production of rubber in the regulation area of Malay in February was 34,759 tons, a decrease of 5,150 tans on the Jani ary figure and £,u54 tons below the proportionate monthly export quota. The decline in production in February is accounted for by the fact that62 words
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441 1937-04-01 3 PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Malacca Electric Lighting Ltd. in Singapore on Mar. 24, Mr. W. H. Macgregor, who presided in the absence of the chairman, Mr. P. M. Robinson, said: In the absence of your chairman441 words
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Article99 1937-04-01 3 During the week ending Mar. 20. 1937 exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 64.042 cases, of which: 33.822 (53 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 2.188 (3 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 19.525 (31 per cent.) cases to Canada and99 words
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Article38 1937-04-01 3 The amount collected by the Malayan Government in respect of export duty on tin and tin-in-ore during February was $1,251,746 compared with $1,612,492 in January and $950,631 in February 1936. The total duty collected in 1936 was $13,409,253.38 words
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Article371 1937-04-01 3 *pHE report of the directors of Hamilton (F.M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd., states that the profit for the year ended Dec. 31, last, was $62,711 to which has been added $494 brought forward, making $63,205. Two interim dividends totalling 15 per cent, were paid in respect of the371 words
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Article138 1937-04-01 3 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.322nd auction on Mar 25 when there were catalogued 1,323.934 lbs., 591.04 tons: offered 1.232,951 lbs., 550.42 tons; sold 1,086,208 lbs., 484.91 tons. Spot London 12 3|l6d. New York 24% cts PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per138 words
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991 1937-04-01 3 Proved Clones At Capital Cost Under $350 Per Acre. TAPPING MAY BE POSTPONED. IT is a pleasing coincidence that the estate should approach the production stage at a time when the industry is thriving, as the acceleration of calls, if necessary will fall less heavily991 words
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Article77 1937-04-01 3 ACCORDING to the Bulletin of Statistics relating to the Mining Industry for February all signatory countries were underexported at the end of February. Malaya was 508 tons below her quota Bolivia ***** tons; Netherlands India 1292 tons; Nigeria 1.324 tons and Siam 134 tons, giving a77 words
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Article1169 1937-04-01 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, March 31, 10 a.m. MINING. I*cae VaL Buyer* Seller* 4/- Ampat Tin 6/- 6/6 £1 Asam Kurn bang 35/3 36/9 £1 Austral Malay 54/- 50/5/- Ayer Httam 28/6 30/6 1 Ayer Weng 1.70 180 £1 Bangrln Tin1,169 words
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Article97 1937-04-01 4 be lodged not later than Apr. s.— Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent) London Mar. 24. THE three rubber producing compa1 nies. Java United Plantations Ltd.. Besoeki Plantations Ltd., and Rubber Estates of Malaya Ltd., which recently purchased an estate in Johore and formedbe lodged not later than Apr. s.—Straits Times Copyright. - 97 words
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Article485 1937-04-01 4 London Stock Exchange Prices On March 17. Allagar* 2/3; Ang.-Malay 21/6; Ayer Kun 2 7/16; Badenoch 1 9/16; Bahru* 4/1%; Banteng 1%; Batang* 1/6; Batu Caves 1%; Batu Tiga 2%; Bekoh* 2/6; Bertam* 5/; Bidor 2 1/32; Bikam* 3/6; 1 7/16; Braunston 1 3/16; Brooklands* 4/9; Broome* 5/4%;485 words
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Article207 1937-04-01 4 THE following dividends in respect oi 1 the financial year ended Dec 31 last, unless otherwise stated have been proposed by the respective companies The figures in brackets was the capitalisation at par per planted acre on Dpt IQ*?4 u AYER KUNING RUBBER. Ten p er cent.207 words
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Article158 1937-04-01 4 London Stock Exchange On March 17. Ampat Tin (4/) 6/; Anglo-Burma (5/) 18/4%; Aramayo (F.Sw. 20) 43/3; Ayer Hitam (5/) 27/9; Bangrin Tin 23/6; Beralt Tin (5/) 9/6; Brit. Tin Invest. (10/) 23/4%; E. Pool Agar (1/) /6; E. Pool Agar Pt. Pref. (5/) 3/6; Geevor (5/) 16/9;158 words
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392 1937-04-01 4 FRASER COMPANY. LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore, Mar. 31. Company Dividend Total for Books Close financial Date Ex. Div. vear Payable Date to date TIN To atU S i^ ngor 7V4% Int. Apr. 8 Apr. 14 Apr 9 12Mt% S°2 g S* 11 5% Final A P r 14 Apr.392 words
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