The Straits Budget, 29 April 1937
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Title Section28 1937-04-29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES NEARLY A CENTURY.) Ni». 1133. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article, Illustration1084 1937-04-29 1 'THE Colony’s gift of $500,000 toward Imperial defence may be spent on t Straits Settlements Volunteers This suggestion was made by Sir John Bagnall. senior unofficial member of \h: Legislative Council, when moving h payment of this sum to the Imc.nnl Government in the Council onStraits Times Photo.; —Straits Times Photo. - 1,084 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article730 1937-04-29 2 -Straits Times, Apr. 22. Some disappointment is likely to be expressed throughout the Colonial Empire at the Secretary of State’s announcement in the House of Commons that there will be no time during the current year for bolding the long-delayed Colonial Conference, owing to the pressure-Straits Times, Apr. 22. - 730 words
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Article856 1937-04-29 2 not distant future.—Straits Times, Apr. 23. Less than twelve months from now the International Rubber Regulation Committee will have to decide whether it wishes to continue the regulation scheme after December of next year, and if the decision is in favour of extension recommendations to the governmentsnot distant future.—Straits Times, Apr. 23. - 856 words
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Article814 1937-04-29 2 occurring daily ?—Straits Times, Apr. 24. Alarm has been expressed publicly at the disquieting increase in the number of serious traffic accidents in Singapore. Such alarm is justified, and something in the nature of a rigorous campaign against reckless and incompetent car drivers is overdue. Lives are beingoccurring daily ?—Straits Times, Apr. 24. - 814 words
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Article345 1937-04-29 3 by properties soaring. Straits Times, Apr. 26. At “The President’s House.” Today’s meeting of the Legislative Council will consider an Ordinance for indemnifying persons who have acted in connection with the provision by the Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, of George Town and of the Townby properties soaring. — Straits Times, Apr. 26. At - 345 words
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Article458 1937-04-29 3 Straits Times, Apr. 26. From The President’s House,” which is not to be built, to buildings upon which work has already begun or which is likely to begin in the near future. Remarkable changes I have taken place in the appearance ol Singapore during the past tenStraits Times, Apr. 26. - 458 words
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293 1937-04-29 3 particular clones planted. —Straits Times, April 26. It has been represented to the Straits Times that misunderstanding of the method in which rubber regulation has been applied to large and small producers In Malaya might arise trom the following passage In our leading article of lastparticular clones planted. —Straits Times, April 26. - 293 words
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Article1276 1937-04-29 3 Straits Times, Apr. 27. An important point of principle affecting the whole of Malaya lies behind the questions asked at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative Council by the Hon. Mr. Richard Williamson on the subject of Instructions issued banning the Press from meetings of theStraits Times, Apr. 27. - 1,276 words
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Article945 1937-04-29 4 —Straits Times, Apr. 28. Judging from comment both in the London and Singapore markets, there seems to be a tendency now to forget the underlying realities of the rubber possition. It has been suggested that the time is not far distant when restriction of output—Straits Times, Apr. 28. - 945 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article180 1937-04-29 5 ANY rude remarks are being made al>nut the extraordinary objects which have sprung up along Singapore streets during the last few days. We thought we had seen the last of them at ‘he Jubilee, but no, here they are again. One difficulty in discussing them is tn180 words
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Article159 1937-04-29 5 nuT what everybody does not know D is that these poles were originally discovered in a cave which had been inhabited by Australian oushmen m the late Neolithic period. The use of red ochre dates the relics unmistakably, and further evidence is to be found in the design159 words
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Article, Illustration249 1937-04-29 5 night, it must be admitted these specimens of Early Austraban art don’t look so bad, thank? to floodlighting, but in the pitiless light of lay they are awful. Going to worx in the mornings is bad enough, without having to pass miles of these things on the249 words
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Article204 1937-04-29 5 BIRDS AND MEN giNCE birds began to appear in this column (mostly very ordinary and ternbly suburban birds as yet) I have been surprised to discovei now many people are interested ir. birds, all sorts of people whom one wuuld never suspect of it—prognathous he-men Tanglin bridge fiends, imperialists o204 words
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Article188 1937-04-29 5 lIOW many Singaporeans would have to echo my own confession that I have yet to see that lovely little bird, the long-tailed parroqueet? Yet it is by no means rare. Actually most of us probably have seen it at one time or another, flying in flocks across open188 words
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Article167 1937-04-29 5 THESE notes set me thinking about birds in English poetry What a delightful essay this would make in the hands of Robert Lynd! But for me it was merely an excuse for going tj the bookshelves for anthologies on which the mildew of Malayanisation had settled167 words
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Article142 1937-04-29 5 B UT birds meant more to Blake than to any other poet. How do you know but ev’ry Bird that cuts the airy way Is an immense world of delight closed by your senses five? And then there are those lovely lines on a lark rising from142 words
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Article218 1937-04-29 5 •npHERE Arill be a new Flagstaff House A in Singapore next year, when the General will leave the pleasant old colonial house on Mount Rosie and move into a house which is to be built on the new road past the Bukit Timah golf-course. Mount Rosie has an218 words
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Article282 1937-04-29 5 r J HERE has been a sequel to the suggestion in this column that the Singapore cinemas should spare us God Save the King while our minds are full of the sex appeal of Jean Blondell, the sinuosity of Dolores del Rio or the throaty and tragic accents282 words
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Article223 1937-04-29 5 I A CURRY tiffin in the most abstemi- ous of Europeans induces an irresistible longing for a siesta, while those who over-indulge sink into a state of coma not far removed from anaesthesia. For that reason a deep silence reigns over most European bungalows in this country on223 words
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Article200 1937-04-29 6 ¥N a recent note on the employment of armed forces against mobs, and on the danger of using the rifle in such circumstances, I stated that the Malayan police were armed with the carbine. I have since learnt that that was only partly correct. The F.M.S. Police and200 words
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Article199 1937-04-29 6 we see a little Malay policeman patrolling a Singapore street with a carbine over his shoulder we are really seeing the last survival in small arms of a distinction which goes back to the end of the sixteenth century. It was then that the word “carbine” came into199 words
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Article293 1937-04-29 6 *J*HOSE were interested in my note on the copy of Linschoten’s “Voyages” which is now being offered in London for £l6O (a copy of the first English edition, printed in London in 1598) may care to read the following summary of his career and achievements, taken from Danvers’293 words
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Article171 1937-04-29 6 WAS incorrect in stating last week that the padang has been used for ceremonial parades in Singapore ever since the foundation of tbe Settlement. As readers of yesterday’s Sunday Times will have gathered, the Birthday Parade was always held at the racecourse (now Farrer Park* he War, and171 words
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Article174 1937-04-29 6 of a well-known Singapore firm, now defunct, are aroused by a picture postcard of bygone Singapore which J have been looking at. It shows Katz Brothers in the building at the comer of Bonham and Chulia streets, where the United Chinese Bank is now, with a dispensary on174 words
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Article173 1937-04-29 6 A BOOK which is needed in Malaya is a popular work on the butterflies of the country, with lots ot illustrations in colour. Unfortunately such a book is too expensive to be published commercially in a country as small as this: it can only be made possible by173 words
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Article156 1937-04-29 6 THERE is in England a distinct subspecies of the Anglo-Saxon race known as Mancunians. They are the only people in the world who are able to live permanently in mud and rain. Temperamentally, they are sturdy folK —they have to be. to live in Manchester—and are never afraid156 words
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Article292 1937-04-29 6 J HAVE found a real literary curiosity a love story in the traditional English mode but written by a Chinese It is hardly up to the standard of our more erotic novelists but is nevertheless well worth reading. I have found it in a magazine published in Singapore292 words
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Article264 1937-04-29 6 M R Tan Kah Kee is in hot water in his native land. He has been so bold as to suggest that the Kucmintang should abandon the long gown and short jacket, the formal Chinese costume now in vogue, and the Shanghai Silk-Weaving Factory Owners’ Association and264 words
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Article179 1937-04-29 6 J-JERE is a story of an episode on ship-board which i have cribbed from the Sarawak Gazette. That cautious journal declines to vouch for the truth of it, and »o do I, but it happens to fill the remaining space at the bottom of this column Scene :—The179 words
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Article420 1937-04-29 7 Mr. John Laycock left Singapore on lurlough by the Conte Rosso last week Mr. F. C. Holland has been seconded for service in Kedah and assumed duty as Acting Senior Executive Engineer, North Kedah, with effect from Mar. 27. Mrs. Folliott. wife of Mr. G. B. Folliutt,420 words
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Article81 1937-04-29 7 FUZZEY.— On April 23, at the General Hospital, to Dorothy, wife of N. de P. Fuzzey, a son. rtILL.— At Batu Gajah Hospital on the 20th inst. to Morag, wife of J. K. Hill, C.A., Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., Ipoh—a daughter. WHITE.— At the General Hospital81 words
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Article148 1937-04-29 7 Decree Nisi For Mr. I.M. Thomas. (Frow Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 19. IN the Divorce Court today, the 1 President (Sir Boyd Marriman) granted a decree nisi to Mr. Idris Maldwyn Thomas, a rubber planter, of Labrador Hill, Singapore, because of the adultery of petitioner’s148 words
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Article88 1937-04-29 7 Acting Secretary To High Commissioner. The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Dr. D. M. McSwan to act as Chief Medical Officer, Singapore. Mr. J. Huggins. M.C.. M.C.S., to act as Secretary to the High Commissioner for the Malay States, in addition to his own88 words
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Article249 1937-04-29 7 CTILL in a critical condition at Tan Tock Seng’s Hospital is Ho Chye, one of three Chinese workmen who were injured on Monday when the steel girders to hold the roof of the covered-in stadium at the Happy World, caved in. The other two were249 words
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Article358 1937-04-29 7 Leaders— A Real Colonial Conference 2 Mr. Cummings Looks Ahead 2 Singapore Traffic 2 A Miscellany 3 The Right Of The Public 3 Plenty of Rubber In Reserve 4 Teleprams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32358 words
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Article47 1937-04-29 7 The following members have been elected office-bearers of the Syrian Christian Association. Singapore for this year: President, Mr. M. Matthew; vice-president, Mr. P. I. Titus; secretary and treasurer, Mr. P. V. Matthews; committee, Messrs. P. K. Thomas, K. M. Thomas. BA, P V. Esau and John Itty.47 words
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Article345 1937-04-29 7 Whitehall Assures Bar Committee. “|T will be the constant care of the Secretary of State to ensure, in consultation with his legal advisers, that vacancies on the Judicial Bench of the Straits Settlements are filled by none but persons with the highest professional qualifications.” This assurance345 words
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Article83 1937-04-29 7 Passengers Taken Off By Another Vessel. The master of the Tong Heng reported seeing the coastal steamer Merantl stranded on the rocks near Angup about 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Tong Heng which left Karima lor Singapore with passengers and cargo went to the help of the83 words
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Article37 1937-04-29 7 His Highness the Sultan has appointed Lieut.-Col. the Hon'ble Dato Vahya bin Abu Talib, second-in-com-mand Johore Military Forces, to ac* as Colonel Commandant for the Johore Military and Volunteer Forces hi. from Apr. 10.37 words
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Article24 1937-04-29 7 Mr. O. A G. Walker. M CS. has been seconded for service under the Government of Kelantan. with claim to pension.24 words
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Obituary50 1937-04-29 7 DEATHS F? oss.— By cable at sea 13-4-37 Donald A. Ross of Firestone Plantations Company. Liberia and late of Malaya General Company, Johore. rs K an Chiang (nee Madam Chia Hup Neo) passed away peacefully at ner residence No. 163, Ceylon Road, off Dunman Road, on Apr. 19. Age 7250 words
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Article576 1937-04-29 8 SIR JOHN BAGNALL’S SUGGESTION. New Accommodation At Beach Road Headquarters. 'THE COLONY’S gift of $500,000 toward Imperial defence may be spent on the Straits Settlements Volunteers. This suggestion was made by Sir John Bagnall, senior unofficial member of the Legislative Council, when moving the payment576 words
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300 1937-04-29 8 RURAL BOARD HUSH-HUSH POLICY NOT APPROVED. OFFICIAL COUNCIL STATEMENT. admission that the Commissioner of Lands gave instructions for the exclusion of the Press from meetings of the Singapore Rural Board was made in the Legislative Council on Monday in reply to a question by the Hon. Mr. R. Williamson. The300 words
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425 1937-04-29 8 PREPARATIONS FOR BUSIEST SOCIAL SEASON FOR DECADES. WITH a fortnight to go to Coronation Day, May 12, work on Singapore preparations for the great event is well under way. City buildings are being spring-cleaned and already the first splashes of colour are evident,425 words
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270 1937-04-29 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 26. £APTAIN George Bentinck, who was injured in the Perak Flying Club fatal plane crash on Sunday evening at Kramat Pulai Tin was removed to Batu Gajah Hospital in a dazed condition after an X-ray examination at the Ipoh270 words
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Article66 1937-04-29 8 Cavenagh Bridge, the centre way of which has been closed for several months, will probably be redecked. The acceptance of a tender ol $15,760 by the Singapore Harbour Board has been recommended to the Municipal Commission by Nc. 3 Committee. The rusting of the iron decking66 words
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Correspondence.
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396 1937-04-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—l quite agree with the writer the Sunday Times, who is quoted DV “Anak Singapura,” regarding the Padang being an unsuitable position lor the Coronation Parade. I detest Bolshevik tactics, but I murt dmit having a sneaking feeling396 words
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Article171 1937-04-29 9 Why Does Broadcasting Co. Get Protection? To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, —In a footnote to a recent letter published by you, I find matter for considerable concern. You state that of the $12 licence fee now payable by Singapore radio owners, the whole171 words
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Article139 1937-04-29 9 To The Editor, The Straits Times. Sir, “Old Timer” in The Sunday Times, had a brainwave and most certainly voiced the opinion of most people in this country when he wrote his article on the Coronation Day Parade. The majority of residents of Singapore, much139 words
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121 1937-04-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —With the advent of the Coronation, many charitable organisations are distributing extra benefits to celebrate the event. Is it not a very opportune moment to do something tor the unemployed ex-Service men in Singapore? Despite the statement121 words
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Article239 1937-04-29 9 Rights Of Persons Leading Horses. To the Editor of the Straits Times, Set,— I read with incredible interest of a police court case in Penang in which a Chinese gentleman was fined $10 for failing to stop his car when signalled to do so by a person leading239 words
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Article603 1937-04-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir. —As a reply to those who contend that there is no need for such a Society fa either the I S P. or Shareholders’ Association, let me direct their attention to the annual report for 1936 and603 words
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Article25 1937-04-29 9 Mr. and Mrs. J. Dunford Wood of Ipoh celebrated their silver wedding °n Apr. 18 at their residence in Chung J hye Phin Road, Ipoh.25 words
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Article48 1937-04-29 9 Thieves manipulating skeleton keys have been troubling Chinese shops in the vicinity of Cross Street during the past few days. Preferring premises closed by collapsible steel gates, the thieves easily picked the locks, and decamped with odd bits of clothing and other removable articles.48 words
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286 1937-04-29 9 U. S. A. And Japan Buying More. •THERE has been another 1 sharp rise in the total of Malaya’s foreign trade for the month of March. Statistics issued on Saturday show that the total value for March was $143,238,000 compared with $111,376,000 in February,286 words
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Article150 1937-04-29 9 Singapore Judge Quashes Conviction. “It is sufficient to note without any comment that it took five months tr bring this matter to a conviction.’' said Mr. Justice Horne on Saturday in the Singapore High Court, when he allowed the appeal of Dr. 8. h Salmon,150 words
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Article67 1937-04-29 9 SULTAN’ S SON IN ENGLAND. H.H. the Sultan of Selangor left two of his younger sons in England as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Haynes, so that they might see something more of English life. The elder one, Tengku Ujob, has Just come back to Malaya but67 words
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401 1937-04-29 10 Claims To Bigger Quota May Be Met. TAPPING “HOLIDAY” SYSTEM NOT SATISFACTORY. CONSISTENT claims by Sarawak that she has been under assessed under the International Rubber Regulation Agreement at last appear to have convinced the International Committee of the need for a review401 words
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Article124 1937-04-29 10 Mr. Lim Tay Boh And Miss Foo Si Moi. TWO Singapore Chinese teachers— Miss Foo Si Moi and Mr. Lim Tay Boh—were married at the Straits Chinese Methodist Church on Saturday, the Rev. Goh Hood Keng officiating. Daughter of Mrs. Foo Peh Shin, of Singapore. Miss Foo124 words
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Article139 1937-04-29 10 (From Oar Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 16. •INHERE will be no Colonial Con- ference in London this year. This Information was given by Mr. W. G. Ormsby-Gore, Secretary of State for the Colonies, to Lieut.Colonel T. C. Russell Moore (Cons., Ayr.) when the latter asked him139 words
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Article35 1937-04-29 10 Miss E. F McConachy. Malayan Nursing Service, has been seconded lor service in Johore. Mr. F. M. G. McConechy, State Engineer. Malayan Public Works Service. has been seconded for service in Johore.35 words
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Article61 1937-04-29 10 (From Oar Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Apr. 24. The Ministry of Defence, having established their own petrol installation with river and rail communication, the Ministry of the Interior, according to the Siamese Press, recommend that Municipal authorities throughout the kingdom purchase supplies from the Defence installation,61 words
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Article187 1937-04-29 10 Gold Cigarette Case Pawned. that he had stolen articles belonging to his European employer for the theft of which he was charged recently, a young Malay boy,” named Jalal bin Haji Abdul Rahim pleaded that at the time he committed the offence he was not aware187 words
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106 1937-04-29 10 A SHORT march by troops taking part in the Coronation parade in Singapore—a suggestion put forward by Old Timer in The Sunday Times—is to be made through parts of the city, after the parade. Details of the route to be followed are now being106 words
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Article74 1937-04-29 10 'THE completed hangar at the new civil aerodrome at Kallang was us d for the first ume a few days ago bv a bomber from H.M.S. Eagie which was n.rced down owing to engine trouble After a perfect landing th>* bomber was pushed into the hangar74 words
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229 1937-04-29 10 12 HOUR EVENT AT K. L. INTEREST in motor sport in Malaya R should be revived through the decision of the Selangor and Pahang branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya to conduct a 12 hours’ reliability trial from Kuala Lumpur on May 15229 words
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Article107 1937-04-29 10 THE case against John Gludovatz, of the Arcade Restaurant, Singapore, who was charged with having defamed one Josef Dorfer, by making defamatory statements before one Grace Armstrong, in a house at River Valley Road, on Dec. 27, was mentioned before Mr. Ivor Lewis in the Singapore107 words
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Article81 1937-04-29 10 Taiping*s 21.5 Inches Taiping was the wettest place in Malaya last month, with a rainfall of 21.55 in. Maxwell’s Hill wij next with 16.01 in. and then Kuala Lumpur with 13.64 in Singapore escaped comparatively lightly, with 6.93 in., a third of which fell in a single81 words
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641 1937-04-29 11 —Straits Times copyright. .—Reuter. May Result In Companies Moving From England. STERLING rubber companies are likely to be affected by the growth-of-profits tax proposed as a national defence contribution in the Budget. This view is expressed by prominent Stock Exchange members, who point out that.the basic—Straits Times copyright.; .—Reuter. - 641 words
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Article34 1937-04-29 11 —Reuter. London, Apr. 22. Owing to the absence of any pressing business the meeting of the International Rubber Regulation Committee tentatively arranged for Tuesday has been postponed until May 25.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article76 1937-04-29 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 25. MR. R. D. WILSON was killed and Captain G. A. Bentinck, M.C., injured when a Perak Flying Club Tiger Moth plane crashed this afternoon at Kramat Pulai Mine. Captain Bentinck was piloting. The cause of the disaster is76 words
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58 1937-04-29 11 Defence Minister’s London Statement. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 25. “The Australian Air Force would possibly be able to supplement the defences of Singapore and Netherlands India in the event of hostilities,” declared the Australian Federal Minister for Defence, Sir Archdale Parkhill, on his58 words
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347 1937-04-29 11 SIR WALTER SHAW’S FINE' CAREER RECALLED. r pHE judge who introduced the wearing of the full-bottomed wig to Colony Courts, died in Lon- i don on Saturday. He was Sir Walter Sidney Shaw who served as Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements347 words
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609 1937-04-29 11 HIGH SINGAPORE TRIBUTES AT FAREWELL DINNER. “IT is not generally known that the Indian Agent has four parties to serve and satisfy—the labourer, the planter, the Government, of Malaya and the Indian Government. And, may I add, a fifth party. I refer to609 words
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666 1937-04-29 12 Will Advise On All Economic Questions FINANCE experts are in future to control the economic policies of the Crown Colonies. Trained economists are to be appointed to newly-created posts of Financial Secretary in the Straits Settlements and other territories.666 words
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Article112 1937-04-29 12 Bill Before Council the Bill has no effect with regard to future action and that it only indemnifies the Commissioners and others for what they have already done, was emphasised by the Attorney-General, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Howell, at the Legislative Council this morning, when he moved112 words
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Article57 1937-04-29 12 $200 Reward Offered For Information. Two hundred dollars b being offered by the police for Information leading to the arrest of a Chinese who has savagely attacked five Chinese girls, aged eight to ten years, during the past month. Detectives are combing the Beach Road57 words
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Article171 1937-04-29 12 Introduction In Singapore. training in Singapore is to be introduced, according to an announcement in the Legislative Council on Monday. Replying to Mr. H. W. Raper, who referred to the visit of Col. J. Sleeman of the St. John Ambulance Brigade the Colonial Secretary Mr. A. S.171 words
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144 1937-04-29 12 New Links With Borneo And Bali. AS a result of the satisfactory figures of last year's air traffic K.N.I.L.M. has decided to extend its present services. Over 220,000 miles a year, or nine times the circumference of the earth will be flown without Government144 words
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307 1937-04-29 12 Straits Times Copyright. London Companies Likely To Transfer To Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 24. COMMENTING on the imposition of the growth-of-profit s tax, the Financial Times suggests that the rubber producing industry will be badly hit, because profitsStraits Times Copyright. - 307 words
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Article59 1937-04-29 12 The raising of a loan of $2,750,000 by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners was approved by the Legislative Council on Monday. Mr. H. Wcisborg. the Colonial Treasurer, remarked that, as the loan was intended for the purpose of redeeming an existing loan, the total indebtedness of the59 words
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Article69 1937-04-29 12 Malays To Stage River Boat Procession. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Apr. 25. Ipoh is getting ready for the Coronation. Electricians and paper decoration makers are putting the finishing touches to their handiwork. The Ipoh Malays are preparing an ambitious programme the chief item being an69 words
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Article45 1937-04-29 12 Mr. W. B. Taylor, managing director of Sitiawan Electric Light Co, Ltd., Sitiawan, left on Apr. 26 for Home on leave via Penang. Mr. E D Brettle of Taiping, who is at present at Sitiawan, will act as manager of the company during his absence.45 words
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Article, Illustration1047 1937-04-29 13 Special to the Straits Times. MISS BUCKLE LOOKS BACK. Problem of the Cambridge Examinations. Special to the Straits Times. IT is difficult to believe that Singapore has really lost Miss Dorothy Buckle at last, so long has her name been synonymous with Raffles Girls’ SchoolSpecial to the Straits Times. - 1,047 words
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Article125 1937-04-29 13 GOING OVER ROUTE WHERE SHE WAS FORCED DOWN. Singapore, Apr. 20. UEARING of the cholera epidemic now raging in Siam, and learning that she would have to be inoculated before she would be allowed to fly through the country, Mrs. Harry Bonney made last-minute125 words
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Article79 1937-04-29 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apt 15. INURING the economy depression over a period (>i nearly six years Siam exported gc'.a and gold ornaments to a value of over £6.300,000. This great quantity of exports teas taken as a sign that the savings of the people79 words
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115 1937-04-29 13 MR. KAO LING PAI, Chinese Con-sul-General in Malaya, sailed by the Conte Rosso for London on Apr. 21 to attend the Coronation of King George the Sixth as one of China’s delegates. His selection followed the visit to Singapore of Dr. H. H. Kung, China s115 words
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Article275 1937-04-29 13 Four Middlesex Men Gaoled For Theft. THE escapade of four Middlesex Regiment privates in a hired motor car on Apr. 6 cost them terms of imprisonment ranging from tour to ten months, when they were convicted on Apr. 22 by the Criminal District Judge (Mr. H.275 words
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Article87 1937-04-29 13 Capt. H. Reinders of the Norwegian vessel s.s. Togian. was fined $lOO on Apr. 20 in the Marine* Court before Commander G. C. Dix. for permitting an Indian named Tahad to land after he had been served with a notice by the Assistant Immigration officer prohibiting the87 words
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334 1937-04-29 14 CABARET RECRUITS FROM CHINA AND MANILA. I (Straits Times Special.) JWEARLY 100 young and beautiful girls are being added to Singapore’s population. Brought here from Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok and the northern States of Malaya by the proprietors of the Happy World, latest additions334 words
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311 1937-04-29 14 Better Co-operation Between Brigade Police. JURY'S HOPE AT INQUEST. *pHAT there would be more co-operation between the Singapore h ire Brigade and the Police was the hope expressed by the special jury in bringing in a verdict of suicide at the conclusion on Apr. 21 of the inquest on Tan311 words
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168 1937-04-29 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Apr. 20. A CLOSER watch is to be kept on Johore’s finances. At this morning’s meeting of the Council of State, the General Adviser, the Hon. Mr. W. E. Pepys, M.C.S., stated that His Highness the Sultan had approved168 words
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Article35 1937-04-29 14 JOHORE’ S SULTANA AT THE OPERA. Garden Opera season.—Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 20. 'THE Sultana of Johore, magnificently jewelled, was prominent at the opening of the Covent Garden Opera season.—StraitsGarden Opera season.—Straits Times Copyright. # - 35 words
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Article254 1937-04-29 14 Battle With Unarmed Police. Singapore, Apr. 22. A BOUT 900 workers from two leading Singapore biscuit factories are on strike following the dismissal of two men last Saturday morning. The climax to the trouble occurred yesterday afternoon when 300 men and women stormed the Chinese ConsulateGeneral in254 words
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Article186 1937-04-29 14 Better Wages And Hours Sought. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 20. J70LLOWING the successful strike by the Penang foundry workers, it is understood that workers on the Sungei Nyok dockyard at Prai have presented their employers, the Straits Steamship Co., with demands for an increase186 words
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Article71 1937-04-29 14 The death has occurred in London of Mr. A. R. Linton, former Manager of the Mercantile Bank of India. Ltd., Singapore, and once President of the Singapore Cricket Club. Mr. Linton joined the bank as an assistant in 1896 and became manager in 1907. He remained71 words
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Article67 1937-04-29 14 Sentence was postponed to Apr. 24 by Mr. Ivor Lewis, in the Singapore Third Court on Apr. 21. when a Chinese, named Chih Khan, was convicted on a charge of having caused hurt to Kjell Arne Brandt, Chief Officer on board the s.s. Michael, Jepson.67 words
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283 1937-04-29 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Apr. 13. QUESTIONS concerning the wages paid to labourers on Malayan rubber estates were asked in the Hous»* of Commons last night by Mr. W. Paling, Labour M.P. for Wentworth. First, Mr. Paling asked the Secretary of State for283 words
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2514 1937-04-29 15 Planting Topics Tuba Tuba As A Primary Crop—A Marketable And Profitable Product, ■———(By Our Planting Correspondent.) 'THERE is, I think, a general concensus of opinion in Malaya that a t one-shilling per pound are again economic to retain. There are indications that those who2,514 words
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302 1937-04-29 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Apr. 20. AAR. B. J. LAVERS, of Tanjong, Laboh Estate. Batu Pahat, was fined $lO by Mr. J. B. Weiss, the First Magistrate, yesterday, for abusing O. D. O. Hussein at the Customs barrier at 12.55 a.m.302 words
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200 1937-04-29 16 LANCASTRIAN SOCIETY yHE wars of the red and white roses may be fought all over again—in Singapore when the Lancastrian Society is formed here. Yorkshiremen at their annual meeting at the Adelphi Hotel on Apr. 20 heartily approved a suggestion that some social and200 words
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Article88 1937-04-29 16 Fire On Serendah Property. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 20. CONSIDERABLE damage was done by fire on Serendah Estate near Kuala Lumpur on Saturday afternoon, when a smokehouse full of rubber, which had only recently been erected and brought into use, was completely destroyed. Efforts88 words
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Article147 1937-04-29 16 Dorsetshire Leaves Singapore The trooping season in the Far East concluded on April 21 with the departure of the transport Dorsetshire from Singapore to Malta. Gibraltar and the United Kingdom. Naval officers and ratings from Hong Kong and Singapore comprised the bulk of the passengers.147 words
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444 1937-04-29 16 F. M. S. Rubber Company Building Aerodrome (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 20. A EUROPEAN on an oil palm plantation “tucked away in the ulu” who flies into town by ’plane, and a rubber estate company which is constructing its444 words
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Article105 1937-04-29 16 PLANTED AREA NEARLY 3,000 ACRES. npHE total estate area planted with tea in Malaya at the end of 1936 was 2,917 acres, 444 acres having been planted during the year. Of the total area, 1,440 acres are upland estates and 1.477 acres lowland estates. The production105 words
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196 1937-04-29 16 Military Authorities Were Consulted. military authorities con- sider Farrer Park, which has been suggested as a venue for the great Coronation parade, as unsuitable owing to its dimensions and shape. Thi* the Straits Times learns from a reliable source. Is the reason why the196 words
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175 1937-04-29 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 23. F common with the Rulers of Perak, Pahang and the Unfederated Malay States, the Yang di Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and certain members of his families are shortly to be made immune from175 words
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Article20 1937-04-29 16 Mrs. Virginia Kriekenbeek has arrived in Singapore on the Op ten Noort following three months in Manila, Bali and Java.20 words
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54 1937-04-29 16 London, Apr. 20. Mr. Justice Morrison has granted a decree nisi to Mr. Idris Maldwyn Thomas, of Labrador Hill. Singapore, on the grounds of the adultery of his wife, Doris Margaret, with George Clarke, who sailed to England from Singapore in the same ship as54 words
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Article, Illustration633 1937-04-29 17 tri,up taken at wedding of Mr. .1 II Moon*, of the Mercantile Hank of India Ltd., and Miss II. H. .1 (Bobbie) llawkins, 'aughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ci. S. llawkins, late of Shanghai, at the st. Andiew's Cathedral last Wednesday. I.eft to right are:633 words
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More Leaves From A WOMAN’S NOTEBOOK.
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1455 1937-04-29 21 And They Have To Look Smart. Some Are Lucky: Some Are Not. IT should not be necessary to preface these remarks on a European girl’s budget by saying that, where salary is concerned, there can be no question of any comparison1,455 words
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Article228 1937-04-29 21 Hay Diet Questionnaire. DEADERS interested in the Hay Diet are invited to forward queries to the Women's Supplement of the Straits Times. Do you know if Dr. Hay closes papaya as an acid fruit? The American name for papaya Is paw-paw, and It is listed228 words
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Article75 1937-04-29 21 IF you have a dog which yelps incessantly or a parrot which talks too much begin now to teach it manners. Otherwise you may be fined. It is proposed to amend the Minor Offences Ordinance to provide for the prosecution of the owners of animals or75 words
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Article59 1937-04-29 21 The following have been nominated by the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association under Section 3 of the Medical Registration Ordinance, as members of the Medical Council of the S.S. and F.M.S. Drs. E. A. Elder and S. W. Eveson for S.S., and Drs.59 words
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190 1937-04-29 21 Penang Chinese Merchant Fined. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 20. Yeoh Choo Kar. a wealthy Penang Chinese, was fined $10 by Mr. Trevor D. Hughes In the Police Court this morning for having failed to stop his car when signalled by a person190 words
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Article518 1937-04-29 22 “ESSENTIAL,” STATES R. G. A. CHAIRMAN. Claim That Prices Have Been Unremunerative. “T’HE renewal of rubber restriction beyond the end of 1938 is essential. Prices of rubber in the past three years were unquestionably not reasonably remunerative, even to efficient producers.” This assertion was made by518 words
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Article36 1937-04-29 22 Mr. W. H. Martin, partner of Messrs. Henggeler and Martin, Consulting Mining Engineers. Kuala Lumpur, and a director of several tin mining companies, has left for Homo on retirement. He has spent 32 years in Malaya.36 words
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Article54 1937-04-29 22 (Prom Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Apr. 22. CUBRAMANIAM, a Times of Malaya compositor, was admitted to hospital this afternoon following an appallingly vivid flash of lightning which was followed immediately hy a heavy clap of thunder. He was not actually struck, but thrown from the54 words
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447 1937-04-29 22 :a BEAUTIFUL emerald and brilliant ring worth $5,000 was the cynosure of admiring eyes in the Singapore Second Court on Apr. 20, when Mr. V. D. Knowles made an application before Mr. T. L. Tan, the Magistrate, for the restoration of the ring to447 words
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715 1937-04-29 22 are in the witness box to tell the truth and no matter of whom 1 you may be afraid you must tell the truth,” said the Singapore Coroner (Mr. W. G. MacQuarrie) to Chua Ah Tiew who gave evidence on Apr. 22 at the715 words
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Article99 1937-04-29 22 After Six Months Service. A FTER serving six months as Minister to Siam, Mr. Itaro Ishii has been recalled to Japan. No reason has been given. The Straits Times Bangkok correspondent cables that the doyen of the Diplomatic Corps, Mr. James Marion Baker, United States99 words
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Article50 1937-04-29 22 At a recent meeting ol the Sindhi Merchants’ Association presided over b> Mr. T. Naraindas, J.P. it was decided that all shops of the members in High Street. North Bridge Road and Arab Street, and the Association premises should be decorated and Illuminated on the occasion of the Coronation celebrations.50 words
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1022 1937-04-29 23 Correspondence. Godowns Of Malaya Said To Be Packed With It. ban on indiscriminate planting as stabilising influence. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— An amazing amount of nonsense has been talked and written, around and about—rubber. Not altogether astonishing, perhaps, inasmuch as,1,022 words
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430 1937-04-29 23 Owing To Attitude Of Proprietors And Agencies. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEWS LOCAL CANNING PROGRESS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 22. THERE is to be no Malayan Mark Scheme for Copra, despite the efforts of the agricultural authorities. At a meeting of the430 words
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Article88 1937-04-29 23 Convicted on three charges of having imported Coronation articles without the name of the country of origin, on various dates in March, Chen Yok Show, of the Shanghai Book Store was fined $9 on all the three charges by Mr. T. P. Cromwell ii. the Singapore Fourth88 words
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Article214 1937-04-29 23 QONIMTIONS of the two scholarships to Annamalai University, India, offered to Malayan students by the Rt. Hon. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, P.C., the eminent Indian statesman, who visited Malaya recently to investigate Indian labour problems, are announced. Applications are invited from students educated in Malaya and214 words
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Article81 1937-04-29 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Apr. 22. Goh Gin Eng, the manager of a cinema at Parit Buntar, stood his trial at the Perak Assiae3 today for the murder of a Tamil youth on the night of Dec. 7. The prosecution allegation is that when the81 words
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607 1937-04-29 24 BOXING TUTOR BOOKMAKER IN SINGAPORE. IT one time a well-known figure in Singapore, suave debo n a ,r James Christie, formerly Lieut.-Colonel James Christie, O.B.E., stood in the dock at London sessions recently w hen he was exposed as a trafficker in arms espionage suspect607 words
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351 1937-04-29 24 Singapore ’s Youth In Great Coronation Rally MARCH PAST BEFORE GOVERNOR. CCHOOL children in Singapore are to be given the happiest time of their lives during Coronation week. Plans for their entertainment and share in the celebrations include 56,000 children, cover every school, English, Chinese and Malay, and take into351 words
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303 1937-04-29 24 To Play Golf And Tennis On Coronation Visit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. April 14. IOOKING very fit after his voyage, H.H. the Sultan of Pahang. Sir Abu BaJiar, K.C.M.G., arrived in London this evening. His Highness was quite alarmed when, on stepping from303 words
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Article132 1937-04-29 24 Produced By Rev. Hamilton Aikin. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Apr. 21. WINDER the auspices of the Central Perak Planters Association and Central Perak branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters, a film display was screened at the Ipoh Club yesterday dealing with the process132 words
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Article106 1937-04-29 24 National Dress To Be Keynote. One of the most colourful events of Coronation Week in Singapore promises to be the dance at Sea View Hotel on May 15 in aid of the Children's Aid Soclerty. National dress will be the keynote, although people may wear106 words
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42 1937-04-29 24 The Government of Johore has prescribed standard minimum dally wages of 50 cents and 40 cents respectively for unskilled adult Indian men and women labourers. This new scale of wages is effective retrospectively from Apr. 1.42 words
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Article52 1937-04-29 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Apr. 19. EXPERIMENTS with a new rubber road material are proposed by Road Research Laboratories This material takes the form of chlorinated rubber surface which is a»tachable to the bed of the road after being warmed for about half an hour.—Straits52 words
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Article168 1937-04-29 24 Malayans At Savoy Reception. <From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 13. CEVERAL Malayans were among the guests at the reception which followed the wedding at the Caxtcn Hall Registry Office today of Mrs. Margery Winter Cooke, formerly of Singapore, and Mr. A. L. Dickson,168 words
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Article, Illustration834 1937-04-29 25 —Reuter. DEFENCE DOMINATES NATIONAL PURSE. Deficit Of £5,597,000 On Last Year’s Working. London, Apr. 20. |JR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN’S sixth Budget was anxi1"* ously awaited by a crowded house. The galleries reserved for peers, ambassadors and distinguished strangers, including high commissioners, were quickly filled. Besides—Reuter. - 834 words
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Article27 1937-04-29 25 .—Reuter. Pans. Apr. 21. The theatre and cinema strike, which began on Saturday, was settled following a night-long discussion in the Prime Minister’s office.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article500 1937-04-29 25 -Reuter and British Wireless. Growth-Of-Profits Tax Criticised. London, Apr. 21. CIR ROBERT HORNE, a former Chancellor of the Exchequer, criticised the proposed national defence contribution during consideration of the Budget in the House of Commons today. The scope of the growth-of-profits tax. he thought was too wide, and-Reuter and British Wireless. - 500 words
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Article168 1937-04-29 25 —British Wireless. “INSPIRATION OF HIGH EXAMPLE.” London, Apr. 23. T'HE King, In the presence of Queen Mary and many others of the Royal Family, this afternoon unveiled a memorial to King George V in Windsor designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and erected by the people—British Wireless. - 168 words
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Article108 1937-04-29 25 —Reuter Wireless. London, Apr. 20. r pHE King was approved the issue of 90,000 silver medals to be known as the Coronation Medal and issued as a personal souvenir from the King to persons In the Crown service and others throughout the Empire. The medal has been—Reuter Wireless. - 108 words
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Article79 1937-04-29 25 —Reuter. Faction Fighting In Alwar. Simla, Apr. 23. The State of Alwar which has been the scene of fierce agrarian faction fighting for many jears, staged another sanguinary battle In the village ot Behror on Wednesday night, when the police were compelled to fire on hundreds of—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-04-29 26 The new George VI tivelve-sided threepenny piece, the first of its kind to be issued in Britain20 words
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Article776 1937-04-29 26 3d. INCREASE IN INCOME-TAX FULLY DISCOUNTED. New Taxation Schemes Expected To Provide Slight Surplus. BURDEN OF ARMAMENT PROGRAMME. INCOME-TAX in Great Britain is to be raised by 3d. to 5s. in the pound, announced the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, presenting his sixth776 words
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Article101 1937-04-29 26 —Reuter Wireless. PRESERVING PEACE OF THE WORLD. MESSAGE FROM ROOSEVELT. New York, Apr. 25. United States and Great Britain have one common purpose namely preservation of peace throughout the world, declared President Roosevelt in a message to the Coronation issue of the Christian Science Monitor. This—Reuter Wireless. - 101 words
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Article97 1937-04-29 26 solution of the difficulty.—British Wireless. London, Apr. 20. DY 444,546 votes to 61,445 the miners have empowered the Mine-workers Federation to resort to national strike action in the event of failure of the negotiations regarding alleged victimisation at Harworth Colliery and the question of Union recognition insolution of the difficulty.—British Wireless. - 97 words
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81 1937-04-29 26 —Reuter Wireless. London, Apr. 24. Crown, Sword and Sceptre were used in a picturesque Coronation rehearsal at the Abbey when the Duke of Norfolk, armed with a stop-watch, timed to the second the various ceremonies. including the procession from the Coronation annexe to the High Altar—Reuter Wireless. - 81 words
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Article174 1937-04-29 26 Apostle Of Peace Back In England. London, Apr. ?:J. jyjR. GEORGE LANSBURY apostle of peace and idol of London's slum children, arrived at Dover from his pilgrimage to Hitler yesterday. He stated that he hoped to visit Mussolini in connection with his world peace plan and would174 words
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Article35 1937-04-29 26 —British Wireless. London, Apr. 23. rpHE estimated expenditure from public funds in connection with the Coronation celebrations 7cill be 689,400, according to a reply given in the House of Commons.—British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 35 words
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Article100 1937-04-29 26 —Reuter. PATRIOTIC LEAGUE ORGANISED. Berlin, Apr. 23. Defiance of the South African Government’s proclamation with regard to South-West Africa appears to be indicated by an official German News Agency announcement that 600 young Germans from South-West Africa have organised a so-called Corporation of Patriots to provide—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article493 1937-04-29 27 JAPAN N. I. REACH AGREEMENT. CONCLUSION OF LONG NEGOTIATIONS. Satisfactory Trade Treaty About To Be Signed. AGREEMENT on the main points of trade relations between Netherlands India and Japan has been reached as a result of negotiations between Dr. G. H. C. Hart, Director of Economic Affairs in Netherlands India,493 words
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93 1937-04-29 27 Reuter. Shanghai, Apr. 22. W}R H. H. KUNG, leader of the Chinese delegation to the Coronation, forgot to pack his elaborate gold-braided Coronation suit. A British missionary is travelling to London, via Siberia with all haste, so that the suit may reach Dr. Kung—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article76 1937-04-29 27 audience on May 12.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Rome. Apr. 19. THE Vatican delegation to the Coronation will not participate in the service in view of the Protestant nature of the ceremony, but will view the procession from a special stand erected outside the Abbey. The delegation, headed byaudience on May 12.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 76 words
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113 1937-04-29 27 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 24. it DEVICE which may enable us to terminate the capitalist system much earlier than we would otherwise be able to.” In these words Sir Stafford Cripps described the new growth-of-proflts tax in the House of Commons today. The profits tax.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article326 1937-04-29 27 FASCIST PLAN TO LEAVE SPAIN —Reuter Rome, Apr. 24. When Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg, the Austrian Chancellor leaves tomorrow, Gen. Goering, Air Minister in Germany, who is waiting at the doorstep enjoying the seabreezes at Nables will *valk into Rome and his talks with II Duce are likely to have a—Reuter - 326 words
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Article154 1937-04-29 27 held or are imminent.—Reuter ana Aneta-Trans-Ocean. “Turning Point In History Of World.” London. Apr. 20. 'T'HE forthcoming visit of the Belgian Prime Minister, to President Roosevelt at Washington is arousing great interest In London, the Morning Post going as far as to say that the conference manyheld or are imminent.—Reuter ana Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 154 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-04-29 27 P/2/NC£SS ELIZABETH celebrated her eleventh birthday on Apr. 21. The King and Queen gave her a snow-white pony, with a saddle and bridle marked with her initials.30 words
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265 1937-04-29 27 —Reuter. Venice, Apr. 25. ITALY is still prepared to guar- antee Austrian independence as In 1934, according to a message telephoned by Signor Gayda, II Duce’s mouthpiece, to his paper in Rome as a sequel to the conversations between Mussolini and the Austrian Chancellor, Dr.—Reuter. - 265 words
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Article78 1937-04-29 27 —Reuter. Herring Fleet Lost. Toyoharu, Apr. 22. A TYPHOON last night .struck the herring fleet in the Okhotsk Sea and on the west coast of South H&ghalien. A number of motor-boats were capsized and the crews thrown into the raging sea. Forty-seven bodies have been—Reuter. - 78 words
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182 1937-04-29 28 Molested Outside Spanish Territorial Waters. Ivondon, Apr. 23. DRITISH warships gave protection this morning to three British merchant ships when they were interfered with outside territorial waters off Bilbao. The three ships, Macgregor, Hamsterley and Stanbrook, left St. Jean de Luz last night with182 words
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345 1937-04-29 28 return to his post —Sin Chew Jit Poh. ALARMING RUMOURS REVIVED. TpHE Hopei-Chahar Political Council’s mission to Tokio under the leadership of Gen. Chang Tsuchung. Mayor of Tientsin and a prominent member of the Council, loreshadows important developments in North China, according to foreignreturn to his post —Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 345 words
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Article, Illustration166 1937-04-29 28 British Wireless. BILL MAY NOT BE PASSED. London, Apr. 23. Mr. A P. Herbert's Marriage Bill, amending the law of divorce, may not be passed this session, in spite of the favourable reception it has had. An all-night sitting of the House of Commons lasting until 11.39British Wireless. - 166 words
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Article, Illustration444 1937-04-29 28 —Reuter. “Interference” By H.M.S. Hood. London, Apr. 26. Burgos Government has protested energetically to Britain accusing the British warships of flagrant violation of the principle of neutrality by intervening between cargo ships and the Almirante Cervera and requests measures to prevent a repetition of such incidents. This—Reuter. - 444 words
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Article39 1937-04-29 28 Tragedy In Madras. Madras, Apr. 25. Twenty-five people were killed and 150 injured when a market shed collapsed at Eroda. Madras Province. Many had sheltered in the shed during a sudden thunder-storm. —Reuter Wireless.39 words
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261 1937-04-29 28 —Reuter. London, Apr. 25. DELGIUM is released from her obligations as a guarantor Power under the Locarno Treaty, by a joint Anglo-French statement. This says that the British and French Governments have given full attention to the desire of Belgium to have her international—Reuter. - 261 words
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574 1937-04-29 29 “Echo. ” - By “Echo.” IT must be a distressing experience to be a soccer selector. You choose your star team, and just to give them some practice you arrange a game in which non-selected men574 words
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Article93 1937-04-29 29 —Reuter London, Apr. 19. The call-over lor the Derby (Epsom. June 2> is as follows; 9—1 Fairford offered. 19—2 taken. 100—11 L? Grand Due offered. 10-1 taken. 13—1 Perifox. 100- 6 Foray. 100—6 The Hour, taken and offered. 20 -1 Snowfall offered.—Reuter Berlin. Apr. 19 Germany’s most famous—Reuter - 93 words
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Article257 1937-04-29 29 'JTIERE’S going to be a keen disputation for the S.A.F.A. League shield this season, with no team outstanding, and the leaders beating each other in refreshing style. Or drawing, as the Royal Artillery and the Chinese did at Anson Road Stadium on Saturday. They257 words
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Article193 1937-04-29 29 Golf Won By Comdr. Whitehorn and Lt. Comdr. Ainslie. Th* Navy Cup competition, played at the Garrison Golf Club during the last fortnight, resulted in a win for Comdr. I. W. Whitehorn and Lt. Cdr. H. C. Ainslie. R.N. The following are the full results:— 1st Round:193 words
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418 1937-04-29 29 TOUR UNDERTAKEN DESPITE S.A.F.A. BAN. PLAYERS FROM THREE LEAGUE CLUBS AMONG THOSE PUNISHED. ANCE again Malay soccer players and committee men in Singapore are involved in wholesale suspensions decided upon, after full inquiry, by the S.A.F.A. Over twenty members of the Kota Raja418 words
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38 1937-04-29 29 Reuter cables the results of Scottish League matches played on Apr 23 as follows: DIVISION I. Clyde 3 Rangers 2 Kilmarnock 0 Queen’s Park 0 DIVISION 11. Airdrieonians 4 St. Bernard’s 238 words
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Article187 1937-04-29 29 Mr. Palmer Elected A Life-Member. A well-deserved honour was accord ed the Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer, who has been president for many years, at th» annual general meeting this week ol the Taiping Turf Club, ne b“*p'» un animously elected a life member In his speech187 words
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444 1937-04-29 30 SIX CEYLONESE WIN THEIR PLACES. FOLLOWING the trial game during the week-end, the follow- ing have been selected to represent the Rest against the Europeans in the annual cricket match for the Clarke Cup, on the S.C.C. ground on Saturday and Sunday, May444 words
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Article45 1937-04-29 30 —Reuter. Philadelphia, Apr. 25. An Indiana team, consisting of Don Lash, Melvern Trutt, Jim Deckard and Jim Smith, established a world’s fourmiles relay record, of 17 mins. 16.1 secs. Illinois A.C. did the previous best time of 17 mins. 21.4 sec.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article123 1937-04-29 30 Association Football How Clubs Stand After Saturday’s Games. The following are the positions as to championships, promotions and relegations after Saturday’s matches: ENGLISH LEAGUE. DIVISION I. C hampions: Manchester City. Runners-up: Charlton Athletic or Arsenal. Relegated: Two clubs from among Sheffield Wednesday. Manchester United. Leeds City and Bolton123 words
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Article120 1937-04-29 30 Lawn Tennis. ‘From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Apr. 21. Further results in the Malacca Club tournament are:— Women’s Singles Handicap: —Miss la. R. Johnstone, winner; Mrs. G. R Sykes, runner-up. Women’s Doubles Handicap: —Mrs. n. H. C. Allen and Mrs. G. R. Sykes, winners; Mrs. H. L.120 words
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34 1937-04-29 30 Moor Park, Apr. 23. Henry Cotton, with rounds of 73, 68. 70 and 68. an aggregate of 274 for 72 holes, won the Silver King £l,OOO tournament.34 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-04-29 30 —Straits Times Photograph.—Straits Times Photograph. - 22 words
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358 1937-04-29 30 “Echo. ” - By “Echo.” VIEITHER hectic speed nor cannon-ball shooting are needed to get goals at soccer. With coolness, ball control and accurate passing (along the turf for preference), and final neat placement, the goalkeeper has little to358 words
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Article247 1937-04-29 30 Golf. Won By Mr. And Mrs. E. M. F. Fergusson. The Singapore Golf Club’s second bimonthly mixed foursomes competition was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon and resulted in a win for M” and Mrs. E.M.F. Fergusson with a net score of 43*4. Thirty-five cards were247 words
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675 1937-04-29 31 “Echo. ” - By “Echo.” THERE was only one team in it. That was the Middlesex 1 men. They just outplayed the S.C.C. in last week’s Divil sion I league match at the Stadium, winning s—o and beimr bv675 words
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Article111 1937-04-29 31 ,—Reuter. Won By William Of Valence. London, Apr. 21. The City and Suburban Handicap, run today over a mile and a quarter at Epsom, resulted: Mr. Arthur Sainsbury’s WILLIAM OF VALENCE (Packham) 1 Mrs. Washington Singer’s RIPPON TOR (Lowrey) 2 Lord Rosebery’s EDGEHILL (E. Smith) 3,—Reuter. - 111 words
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96 1937-04-29 31 Reuter cables the results of Home league soccer matches played on Wednesday as follows: ENGLISH LEAGUE. DIVISION I. Leeds 0 Wolverhampton 1 Sunderland 1 Manchester U... 1 West Bromwich 2 Sheffield Wed... 3 DIVISION 11. Notts Forest 3 Tottenham 0 DIVISION 111 (SOUTH) Bournemouth 396 words
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Article398 1937-04-29 31 AT MALACCA. De Vries Knocks Up 86 Not Out. (From Our Own Correspondnt) Malacca. April 19 The Europeans and tne Rest drew in a two days match at Malacca during the week-end. Scores: THE REST—lst Innings. D. Hendrolf c F. R. Massey b D. Sime 4 J.398 words
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Article67 1937-04-29 31 Reuter. London. Apr. 20. The Great Metropolitan Handicap. run over two miles and a quarter at Epsom today, resulted as follows: Mr. Michael Donoghue s COROFIN 1. Mr. G. S. Langland’s STYX RIVER 2. Mr. A. E. Savery’s KEPT ON 3. (Winner trained by Ireland). FifteenReuter. - 67 words
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Article167 1937-04-29 31 Lawn Tennis. Droogleever Plays Well In First Set. Defeating W. H. Droogleever 8—6, 6—2. R. F Smith yesterday qualified for the seml-ilnal round of the S.C.C. championship, of which he is a former holder. He now has to play W. J. M. Warden for the right167 words
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Article159 1937-04-29 31 HOME FOOTBALL RESULTS IJEUTER cables results of soccer matches in the Home Leagues, played on Monday as follows: ENGLISH LEAGUE I)iv. Ill—(Northern) Barrow 1 Oldham 2 Crewe 1 Stockport 2 Halifax 4 Darlington 1 Tranmere 1 Accrington 2 Wrexham 2 Hull DIVISION III.—(Southern) Cardiff 4 Aldershot159 words
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Article116 1937-04-29 31 Golf L. G. U. Medal At Bukit Timah. The April L.G.U. medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Monday and resulted in a tie between Mrs. J. Hill and Mrs. H. H. Sturt with a net score of 72. The116 words
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1361 1937-04-29 32 THIRD DIVISION ISSUE STILL OPEN. •SATURDAY’S results in the Home soccer leagues, as cabled by Reuter, and the tables up to date, are as under E N G L I S H L E A G U E. DIVISION I. Birmingham 1 Wolverhampton i) Charlton1,361 words
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Article196 1937-04-29 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 25. DY their win over Sheffield Wed- nesday, Manchester City established themselves as League champions. They played like champions, their forwards being brilliant. There was an enthusiastic demonstration by the crowd after the match. Brook (2), Tilson and Doherty were196 words
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Article478 1937-04-29 32 AND OEHLERS PROVIDES HIS USUAL SOLO. THERE is now no undefeated team in the senior division of the S.A.F.A. League except the Inniskillings, who have not yet played a match. The Police sustained their first defeat at Anson Road Stadium on Friday, when the478 words
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Article214 1937-04-29 32 A crowd of 120,000 saw Celtic beat Aberdeen 2 —l in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on Saturday. Aberdeen, cables Reuter, were completely held in attack, and their defence was tested to the utmost. In the opening minutes Mcßory. of the Celtic,214 words
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Article881 1937-04-29 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. Effects Of Budget And Continental Politics. MESSRS. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report, issued at the dose of business on Apr. 27. Wc certainly live in bewildering times in which every sign of improvement seems to be for the worse and progress appears to881 words
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Article277 1937-04-29 1 Singapore, April 28, 12 noon Buyei seiiei Gambler $8 00 Hamburg Cube slb 00 Java Cube $ll 00 Pepper White Muntok SlB 50 White $lB 00 Black $lO 25 Copra Mixed $6.40 Sun Dried $6 90 Coconut Oil $14.00 Tapioca Smill Flake $5 00 Fair Flake $4 70 Medium277 words
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Article19 1937-04-29 1 Apr. 22 Tin. Spore Prior $128.50 por picul 23 128.50 26 125.00 27 124.37V* 28 125.7519 words
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Article359 1937-04-29 1 London. Apr. 27. The following axe todays closing middle prices on thi London Stock Exchange: Shares ol £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Yester* Rise day or Puli Conversion Loan 5 o.c. 1944-64 113% funding 4 o.c. 1960-90 :10% -2 War Loan. 3% p.c 101% xl. Com. Union Assce.359 words
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Article36 1937-04-29 1 $22,183 LOSS. POIl the year ended Dec. 31, lakt. I'uIhil Kaimri Ltd. incurred a loss of $22,183 which makes the debit carry-forward $42,558. The 1938 loss, is arrived at after charging Sf.5,974 for depreciation.36 words
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51 1937-04-29 1 nate Spot Apr. May-Junc July-Sept. Oct.-Dec London Apr 22 40% 40b 40% 40% 40% U% 1 23 39% 40 40% 40% 40% 11 5/16 2« 39% 40 40% 40% 40% 11% 27 36% 37 3f% 37% 37% 10 13/16 2R 27 1 37% 37% 37% 37%51 words
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892 1937-04-29 2 BORELL1 CHAIRMAN ON NEED FOR FERTILISING REPLANTING. AN extensive fertilising and replanting program no for Borelli Rubber Company Ltd. was mentioned by the Hon'blo Mr. (J. Wiseman, chairman, when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting on Apr. 21. .Mr. Wiseman, who is resident director of892 words
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Article141 1937-04-29 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,326th. auction on Apr. 21 when there were catalogued 1,136.911 lbs., 507.55 tons; offered 973.561 lbs., 434.63 tons; sold 841.914 lbs., 375.86 tons. Spot London I0%d. New York 22% cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked sheet cents per lb.141 words
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Article509 1937-04-29 2 VALUES SLIGHTLY HIGHER. IN their weekly report on the rubber market, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. on Apr. 23 write: Once again the Budget has been presented before Parliament and ras met with a favourable reception in the City. Although the burden of taxation has been increased,509 words
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Article33 1937-04-29 2 The price of rubber for assessment of export duty in the F.M.S. for the period Apr. 23 to Apr. 29, 1937, inclusive. has been fixed as 37% cents per pound.33 words
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Article418 1937-04-29 2 PLANTING JUNGLE RESERVES ADVOCATED. FORWARD SALE AT 45 CENTS PER LB. PROPOSING the adoption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Sepang Valley Estate, Ltd., in Seremban. on Apr. 14, Mr. A. B. Cross, the chairman, said:— You will observe that the expenditure on418 words
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Article85 1937-04-29 2 ju.auv, auu tu piuviutr wuirw —Straits Times copyright. New Capital Issue To Buy Estate. 'From Our Own Correspondents London. Apr. 21. A NGLO-JOHORE RUBBER ESTATES LTD., which was formed recently, is issuing £45.000 in six per cent, convertible debentures at 105 per cent. The company is also issuingju.auv, auu tu piuviutr wuirw —Straits Times copyright. - 85 words
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Article26 1937-04-29 2 (From Our Own Correspondent > Penang. Apr 24 At the 24th annual meeting of Ulu Piah today a dividend of eight per cent, was declared.26 words
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521 1937-04-29 3 UTAN SIMPAN PRODUCTION COSTS MAY INCREASE. 'A D DRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Utan Simpan Co. Ltd., in Kuala Lumpur, on Apr. 20, Mr. D. H. Hampshire, advocated the removal of the restrictions on planting rubber in jungle reserves provided an equivalent521 words
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Article100 1937-04-29 3 tons on Mar. 31. 1936.—Straits Times copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Apr. 22. pONSUMPTION of tin for the 12 months ended Feb. 28 last, was 160,391 tons, an increase of IV* per cent, on the preceding year, according to The Hague statistical bulletin issued by thetons on Mar. 31. 1936.—Straits Times copyright. - 100 words
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274 1937-04-29 3 PROFIT OF $25,355 AFTER SIX YEARS OF LOSSES. six years in which substantial losses were incurred, Robinson and Co. Ltd. for the year eaded Jan. 31, last show a profit of 125,355 which has been deducted the debit brought forward, fearing a debit of $155,746274 words
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694 1937-04-29 3 Plea For Continuation Of Rubber Regulation BRUAS RUBBER CHAIRMAN SAYS OBJECTS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED. PLEA for the continuation of rubber regulation after the end of 1928 was made by the Hon’ble Mr. S. B. Palmer, when addressing shareholders at the annual meeting of Bruas Rubber Company Ltd in Penang on694 words
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62 1937-04-29 3 THE highest dividend to be proposed so far for the year 1936 by a rubber producing company in Malaya is that of Kuala Sidim 22 1 per cent, for the year. Rubber Company, Ltd., which proposes a final distribution of 10 per cent.,62 words
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Article100 1937-04-29 3 During the week ending Apr. 17, 1097, exports of tinned pineapples from. Malayan ports amounted to 50,099 cases, of which: 20,226 (40 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,393 (three per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe, 3,675 (seven per cent) cam to100 words
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110 1937-04-29 3 THE profit earned by Allenby Robber Company Ltd. for the year ended Feb. 28 last, after charging depreciation but excluding directors’ fees, has risen to $72,900 from $23,947 in the preceding year. The dividend has been increased from 5 per cent, to 14 per cent,110 words
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Article1224 1937-04-29 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE ANI) STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, April 28, 10 a.m. MINING. Issue aL Buyers Seller* 4/- Ampat Tin 5/3 6 -ed jtl Asam Kimbung 35/3 3G/9 £1 Austral Malay 57/- 59/6 5/- Ayer Hitam 26/6 27/6 1 Ayer Weng 1.40 1.50 £1 Bangrin1,224 words
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Article77 1937-04-29 4 The following dredge statistics and outputs of tin ore refer to the month of March: Piculs Hrs. Yardage ore Kuala Lumpur Tin No. 1 602 101,533 355 Kuala Lumpur Tin No. 2 558 100,048 360 Sungei Wav 4,615 Lulcut Tin 246 Jeiebu Tin 170 A>er Went*77 words
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Article650 1937-04-29 4 London Exchange Prices On April 16. Allagar (2/) 2/0 M*; Alor Pongsu (2/) 3/3=14; Anglo-Malay 17/; Ayer Kuntng 43/1 1 a. Bagan Serai 25/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 3/9; Banteng 30/; Batang 2/> 1/5'a; Batu Caves 24/; Batu Tiga 49/4 > a Bekoh (2/) 2/4S,; Bertam Con. (2/) 4/9;650 words
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Article138 1937-04-29 4 DIVIDEND OF TEN PER CENT. The annual general meeting ci U’.e Szo Mai Tong Banking and r su ranee Company Lid., was h?ld i n Singapore on Saturdae. the chairman. Mr Lee Wee Nam. presiding. The report and accounts .vetv adopted and the t olio wing138 words
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Article165 1937-04-29 4 London Exchange Prices On April 16. Ampnt <4 > 5/6; Anglo-Burma <5 > 17 9. Ayer Hitam <5/> 28 3; Bangrin 24 Gopeng Cons. 2 17 32; Hongkong (5 35/6; Idria «5 < 14 l'j; Ipoh <16/> 35 9; Kampong Lanjut 25/1*2: Kamunting <5/1 14 9; Kepon 26165 words
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Article115 1937-04-29 4 T'HE following are particulars of th* production of tin ore for the quarter ended Mar. 31 by companies in the Osborne and Chappel group and are furnished by that firm. Piculs ore Gopeng Consolidated 2.803 Tekka Limited L 422 Tekka Taipinr- 2.632 Pengkalen Limited Dredge 2.700115 words
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212 1937-04-29 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Apr. 28 Company Dividend Total M Books Close flnancia Date Ex. Div. Payable Date to da. TIN To An’pat Tin 5% Final Apr. 26 Mav 11 May 3 Lahat Mines l2Vfc% Final May 17 12 Petaling 10% Int. Apr. 24 May 4 Apr.212 words
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