The Straits Budget, 17 June 1937
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Title Section30 1937-06-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES l ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4140. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1937. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration1355 1937-06-17 1 'J'ENS of thousands of people of every race and creed and 70 aircraft of many types were at the new $9.000.000 Singapore Airport on Saturday afternoon when H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, performed the opening ceremony. It was a magnificent show, organised with complete efficiency—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,355 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article985 1937-06-17 2 fication in Great Britain. —Straits Times, June 10. Sir George Maxwell’s comments on the cost of Malayan administration, reproduced in the “Straits Times last week from The Crown Colonist, sounded familiar to readers who had followed the proceedings of the Legislative and Federal Councils over a periodfication in Great Britain.—Straits Times, June 10. - 985 words
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Article859 1937-06-17 2 —Straits Times, June 11. Government s appointment of an informal advisory committee on trade has had a very luke-warm reception from the local mercantile community. It is generally agreed that some such step should have been taken long ago, but it is felt that the unofficial personnel should—Straits Times, June 11. - 859 words
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Article862 1937-06-17 3 —Straits Times. June 12. A business man who is at present on a visit to Malaya has written to us expressing astonishment at the state of the law governing local companies. He mentions that a Bill to amend the Companies Enactment is about to be introduced into the—Straits Times. June 12. - 862 words
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Article1005 1937-06-17 3 Straits Times, June 14. Mr. W. G. Ormsby-Gore, speaking as the guest of honour at the recent A.B.M. dinner in London, admitted that on his visit to Malaya he blotted his copybook at Ipoh and other places. For our own part we are content to let bygonesStraits Times, June 14. - 1,005 words
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Article852 1937-06-17 3 Straits Times, June 15. It is peculiarly pleasing that the Straits Governor who has opened the door to local-born men in the European ranks of Malayan technical and professional departments should be an oflicer whose service has lain mostly* in Africa, for it has beenStraits Times, June 15. - 852 words
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Article112 1937-06-17 4 next meeting of Council.—Straits Times, June 15. The silence of the Unofficial members in the face of nine Bills introduced in the Legislative Council yesterday has been criticised as evidence of mental torpor. On the contrary, that criticism is itself evidenct of a lack of understanding ofnext meeting of Council.—Straits Times, June 15. - 112 words
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Article1054 1937-06-17 4 Straits Times, June 16. In July, 1928, there was incorporated in the Straits Settlements Oil Palm Plantations, Limited, the capital of which was raised by the sale of “profit sharing bonds” on the instalment system. The Straits Times criticised this method of financing the undertaking on severalStraits Times, June 16. - 1,054 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article212 1937-06-17 5 A DAY or so after some comments on the appreciation of English poetry in Malayan schools had appeared in this column I came upon the syllabus of Raffles Institution. This is a remarkable production. It is a full-sized book in itself, specially written and printed for the212 words
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Article200 1937-06-17 5 •JpHE general Impression one receives from this syllabus, however, Is that If boys at Raffles Institution will not learn to love English poetry, they at any rate will not learn to hate it. as so many English boys do. Having been forced to learn by heart Shelley’s Ode200 words
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Article214 1937-06-17 5 “DOETRY cannot be ‘taught’ in school,” says the Raffles Institution syllabus. ‘‘Poems may be read, and, if handled with enthusiasm and imagination, enjoyed in school” Quite right, but can novels or plays be ‘‘taught” either? Why should wretched schoolboys have to pull a novel to pieces, answer questions214 words
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Article85 1937-06-17 5 r J*HERE is another most interesting passage in this syllabus on teaching the English language to Singapore boys The standard of English in local schools is improving from year to year, but it still suffers from being regarded as a school subject rather than as a weapon for85 words
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Article256 1937-06-17 5 HOPE to be excused if I write about my Sunday morning in Johore Bahru again today, for I saw much more than the gold and gems and weapons which I described on Tuesday It so happened that when I arrived at the Istana Besar I had half an256 words
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Article305 1937-06-17 5 lUIY bird-watching near the Lstana led me into a curious experience. I was strolling along an herbaceous border, with my head occupied with nothing but birds, when there was a slight commotion in a lantana bush just in tront of me and out of the leaves popped305 words
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Article180 1937-06-17 5 pROM living things I turned to the relics of the past, from the sunny greenness of the gardens- to the mustiness of rooms long since disused. On the ground floor of the Istana |is Sultan Ibrahim’s sporting museum, 'full of his trophies o. the Turf and big-game shooting.180 words
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Article237 1937-06-17 5 A NOVELTY introduced into Singapore’s Chinatown in the last year or so has been the employment of attractive pyjama-clad girls instead of men in barbers’ shops, and many a staid citizen glimpsing the brightly lit interiors of these places in the evening must have reflected that a shave237 words
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Article234 1937-06-17 5 J-JERE is another Instance of a working day for Singapore women which, if not quite so long as that of the barbers, is far more exhausting. A friend of mine recently had some earthwork done in his compound, and Chinese coolie women, as is usual in this234 words
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Article263 1937-06-17 5 connections with Malacca in Portuguese and Dutch times were discussed in this column recently, and a note on Chinese trade with Java during the same period may be of interest I have taken it from the Journal of John Jourdain. who came to Bantam in 1614 with a263 words
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Article405 1937-06-17 6 JHAT dull but respectable place, Port Swettenham, comes very badly out of a book published last month, Tale of an Old Soldier by exsergeant William Crutchley. D.C.M. Mr. Crutchley visited Port Swettenham before the War, as a sailor, and he remarks in his autobiography that that port was405 words
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Article202 1937-06-17 6 gINCE meeting the archivist of the Netherlands Indian Government 'mentioned in this column last Monday > I have been wondering why there is no archivist in Malaya. Surely there are enough records of historical value in the Government archives of this country to require an expert to look202 words
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Article180 1937-06-17 6 gEVERAL curious bits ol Singaporeana were enclosed in an envelope which reached me recently from a friend who had been rummaging in some old papers It was a shock to find specimens of th jse horrible 10-cent notes which we used to carry about with us up180 words
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Article246 1937-06-17 6 JAVA WEEK-END Thursday morning I was cruising over the Java Sea. The weather was perfect, and the sea, ten thousand feet below, was a smooth floor of shimmering blue broken here and there by islands, tiny clumps of jungle edged with white sand and ringed with emerald where the water246 words
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Article202 1937-06-17 6 yHAT first sight of Java was an experience I shall never forget, and yet it is but one memory of a crowded and unforgettable week-end in which I felt more like Cinderella th&n a work-a-day journalist. Imagine a Singapore columnist, a dealer in trifles and trivialities, being suddenly202 words
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Article249 1937-06-17 6 QN the evening of my arrival in Bandoeng I was sitting on the verandah of the Preanger Hotel with a group of my fellow-passengers. Captain Scholte. who had piloted us across, was also in the party. The talk fell on the new K.L M. machine <soon to249 words
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Article210 1937-06-17 6 ¥T is almost naive to describe a flight from Singapore to Batavia, since the commercial air service between these places is seven years old; yet it is still novel enough to tm vast majority of people ir Malaya. Moreover, my own journey was an exceptional one. in that210 words
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Article212 1937-06-17 6 JJNTIL I flew to Java I had otter wondered what was the colour o: the sea, when seen from the air. and when I eventually did satisfy my curi osity I was surprised to see so mam shades of blue and green and grey But what surprised me212 words
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Article199 1937-06-17 6 go far I have been describing what many hundreds of air travellers have seen, but now I can relate soimthing new. for I and my fellow-pas sengers last Thursday can claim tc have travelled more luxuriously than anyone had ever travelled by air over this route before.199 words
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Article115 1937-06-17 6 personal impression which may be of interest to the uninitiated is that although this was my first long flight, and I had hitherto paid much more attention to crashes than to routine efficiency on the airways. I oon found myself entirely at ease in the air. The knowledge115 words
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Article35 1937-06-17 6 The marriage was solemnised at S'. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, or Saturday by the Rev. J. G. Hal between Miss Audrey Elizabeth Steele, of England and Mr. R. D. Stonehewei of Kalumpang Estate. Tanjong Maliir.35 words
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Article443 1937-06-17 7 Miss E. F. McConachy. Nursing Sister, has been seconded to Johore. Leave prior to retirement has been granted to Mr. A. E. Sanger-Davies, Conservator of Forests. Mr. G. A. de C. de Moubray M.C.S., has been seconded for service in Kelantan. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Phear443 words
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Article50 1937-06-17 7 £*APT. F. R. Mason, State Agricuitural Officer Taiping left on transfer to Palestine as Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, by the s.s. Hector, which sailed on June 11. Mr J. W. Jolly, of Negri Sembilan, has arrived at Taiping to take hi s place.50 words
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Article155 1937-06-17 7 New Acting Senior Warden Of Mines. THE following F.M.S. appointments R are gazetted: JL' eene to be an Assistant Electrical Engineer, Electrical Department, F.M.S. Mr. J. F. Symons to act as an Assistant superintendent, Customs and Excise, F.M.S. Mr. Chan Gin Ghee to act as District Forest Officer,155 words
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Article202 1937-06-17 7 New Members Of Rubber Control Committees. The following appointments are notified In the S.S. Government Gazette: Mr. H. V M. Woods, to be a Boarding Officer, Marine Department, S.S Mr. A. Gilmour, M.C.S., and Mr. E.M.F. Payne to be members of the Board of Examiners in Languages (for202 words
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Article167 1937-06-17 7 The following Johore Government appointments are gazetted: Major C. A. Scott, Headmaster of the English College, Johore Bahru, to officiate as Acting Superintendent of Education, Johore. Mr. F. H. Turrell to act as Chief Electrical Engineer. Mr. J. A. Baker, Agricultural Officer, Johore Central, has assumed duty as167 words
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Article81 1937-06-17 7 SIR G. PENNY’S NEW TITLE. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 11. CIR George Penny, the former Singapore sharebroker, who was raised to the peerage in the Coronation Honours has decided to take the title of Baron Marchwood of Penang and Marchwood in the County of81 words
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Article40 1937-06-17 7 TPHE Hon. Mr. Justice a’Beckett Ter- rell, who returned from leave in Europe over the week-end with Mrs. a’Beckett Terrell and their family was sworn In In Monday as Acting Chief Justice for the Colony.40 words
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Article56 1937-06-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Pahat, June 11. The annual meeting of the Johore Teachers’ Association will be held this year at Muar on October 1. It is held in rotation at Johore Bahru Segamat, Muar and Batu Pahat. Mr H. R. Cheeseman founded the Association when56 words
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Article35 1937-06-17 7 Mr. Andrew Ganly, formerly of Kuala Lumpur, is looking forward to the premiere of his first play, which is to be staged at the Actors’ Studio Club, London, on June 20, says the Malay Mall.35 words
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Article22 1937-06-17 7 Mr. A. J. Wilton, of the Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd., is returning to Singapore by the Baloeran, arriving on June 22.22 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article135 1937-06-17 7 TODMAN.—To Peggie, wife of D. I. Todman of Bukit Palah. Malacca, a son on June 2 at the Malacca General Hospital. BEVEN.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Beven at the General Hospital, S’p° re the gift of a son, June 5, 1937. URQUHART. —To Blanche, wife of W. G.135 words
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Article26 1937-06-17 7 The engagement is announced between Mr. H. L. Marshall, of Boustead L Co., Ltd., Singapore, and Miss M. K. I. Walker, of Castellaln Mansions. London.26 words
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Article90 1937-06-17 7 DEVITT —GOOLEY. —On June 12. at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore. Austin J. Dcvltt of Anglo Oriental (Malaya) Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur, to Rona daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gooley of Artarmon N.B.W. LEASK—PIGOTT—The wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore by the Rev. Stephen Band on90 words
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Article400 1937-06-17 7 Leaders— Twelve Hundred Europeans 2 Trade Problems 2 Company Law 3 "Blotting The Copybook" 3 The Colour Bar Is Dow’n 3 Oil Palm Bonds 4 Telegrams— Covering past week's news 25—23 Picture Supplement 17 20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News—400 words
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Article17 1937-06-17 7 The annual dinner of the Malayan Civil Service was held at the Adelpiii Hotel on Friday night17 words
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Obituary92 1937-06-17 7 DEATH COURTNEY.— At the General Hospital, Singapore, on June 13, 1937, Sidney Charles Courtney, of Derrick Ac Co. Aged 24 years. IN MF.MORIAM In affectionate remembrance of Dear Bronislawa ("Malwlna”). Passed peacefully Beyond the Veil, June 12, 1934, at Pozna’n. Poland; prematurely, following a long illness, heroically borne A bravo92 words
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239 1937-06-17 8 PROTEST AGAINST BIG JAPANESE PURCHASE. Sequel To Action Of Engineering Association. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 15. FOLLOWING heavy Japanese purchases of scrap iron in central and northern Malaya and an increase in price from S18 to $40 per ton in a239 words
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51 1937-06-17 8 UHHILE the police of Singapore are being trained in anti-gas measures, they have no proper facilities for the storage of their equipment Government has voted $1,600 for the purchase and erection of special shelving in the room at police headquarters lor the storage of the51 words
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62 1937-06-17 8 the opening of the Singapore Airport, the closing time of overseas British air mails has been advanced by three hours. Imperial Airways* mails to Europe will close at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Qantas mails to Australia and New Zealand at 1062 words
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Article48 1937-06-17 8 A STATUETTE of Sir Stamford Raffles is to be placed in the Malayan Court at the Exhibition Galleries of the Imperial Institute. London. For this purpose. Government have voted $685.71 to cover the cost of the modelling and the erection of the statuette.48 words
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281 1937-06-17 8 Sequel To Australian Girl’s Injury In Car Crash. (From Our Own Correspondent) XT Kuala Lumpur, June 11. A iN e r ch a car crash on lhe Man* Road towards the end ,n whic j. yo u "R Australian girl, who was visiting Malaya281 words
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Article196 1937-06-17 8 After Strike On Province Estate. From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 14. QNE hundred and twenty tapping coolies of Transkrian Estate, Province Wellesley, went on strike last Monday when they did not receive a bonus for cleaning cups. For the last four years they have196 words
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167 1937-06-17 8 Costs Against Co-Respondent. From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 7. IN the Divorce Court, today, Mr. Justice Bucknill granted a decree nisi to Mr. John Bryce Pickering, of Curzon Street, London and Singapore, of divorce from his wife. Mrs. Irene Mable Pickering, on167 words
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107 1937-06-17 8 Removal From Insanitary Area. COMPENSATION of $7,300 is being v paid by Government to 47 squatters who are to be removed from Crown land at St. George’s Road, Singapore. At the request of the Municipal Commissioners, due to the insanitary state of the area and for107 words
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Article178 1937-06-17 8 Mr. Yap Loong Hin. LINK WITH OLD SELANGOR SEVERED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 15. LINK with old Selangor was severed yesterday by the death of Mr. Yap Loong Hin, J.P., the eldest son of the second Capitan China, Y'ap Sheak and grandson of178 words
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Article143 1937-06-17 8 Three Mails Weekly After November 1. From Our Own Correspondent.' London, June 8 ACCORDING to the Amsterdam cor- respondent of the “Financial Times” it has been decided by the K.L.M. that the Amsterdam—Batavia service, which is at present being flown twice a week, will be flown thrice143 words
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Article68 1937-06-17 8 OOYALTY will have to be paid to the Governments of Perak. Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang, at the rates prescribed for timber and firewood under the Forest Rules, on all rubber wood removed from alienated land from June, 15 and none may be removed from68 words
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67 1937-06-17 8 ‘From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 14 IN order to meet the higher cost of living in Penang and prevent competition in their business, about 50 Kheng Chiu coffeeshop owners met at the Penang Cafe Association on Saturday to discuss fixing prices on the same67 words
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Correspondence.
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Article653 1937-06-17 9 Points For Consideration By Pahang State Council. To the Editor of the Straits Times. SIR, —On page 12 of your issue of Friday, June 4, a paragraph appeared stating that at the last meeting of the Pahang State Council it was decided to re-introduce653 words
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386 1937-06-17 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. SIR, —In your issue of June 2 you published a review by Dr. Margaret Mead of Mr. H. D. Noone’s report on the Ple-Temiar Senoi of the Perak-Kelantan Watershed. In that review Dr. Mead states386 words
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268 1937-06-17 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times, SIR— Those of the public who have any powers of observation at all will, with one voice, declare that police inspectors attached to the Straits Settlements Police Force have a genuine cause for dissatisfaction in respect of268 words
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Article213 1937-06-17 9 Echoes Of Raffles 'Place Before The War. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Reading through my Straits Budget dated April 29th, I noticed an article by Anak Slngapura headed “Katz’s Store.*’ May I differ from Anak Singapura and emphatically state that “KatzVs Store.” as he calls it213 words
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62 1937-06-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 12. Sir Charles Brooke presided at the annual dinner of the Sarawak Association, held at the Trocadero on Tuesday. Mr J. C. Swayne was elected chairman of the association and Mr. H D Aplin secretary. Mr Aplin is succeeding62 words
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Article115 1937-06-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. June 11. two Malayans selected by the Right Hon. Sreenivasa Sastri for Scholarships at Annamalai University are Messrs Meera Hussein and M. S. Ram. chosen from 25 candidates. Mr. Hussein was educated at the Anglo-Chinese School in Penang and Mr.115 words
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284 1937-06-17 9 Dato Douglas’s Warning At Annual Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 11. PRESIDENT of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association for the last 14 years, Dato F. W. Douglas was once again elected to the office at the association’s annual general meeting284 words
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Article, Illustration654 1937-06-17 10 Modern Dutch Planes At Ceremony. TENS of thousands of people of every race and creed and 70 aircraft of many types were at the new $9,000,000 Singapore Airport on Saturday afternoon when H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, performed the opening ceremony. It—Straits Times Photograph. - 654 words
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Article44 1937-06-17 10 JJIS Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Imperial Service Medal to Mr. Mohamed AH bin Haji Sulaiman. late chief visiting teacher, Perak, and Mr. Thambapillay Nagamuthar Appadurai. late head postmaster, Kuala Lumpur44 words
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Article45 1937-06-17 10 TTHOUSANDS of samples of Japanese goods made at Osaka are on display at a fair which opened on Monday at the Nippin Club in Selegie Road It is an indication of Japan’s efforts to strengthen its held on the Malayan market.45 words
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Article191 1937-06-17 10 Nine Bills In Four Minutes. IJIGH speed Bill-passing took place at the Legislative Council meeting on Monday. The final passage of the Currency Bill was deferred until the next meeting, and nine other Bills were taken through their first readingall in four minutes. Passed as law in three191 words
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75 1937-06-17 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 11. C W. Taylor of the Siam Commercial Bank, Ltd., who is now on leave in England, has again won the first prize of the Institute of Bankers or his essay entitled: “An historical study of the development75 words
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Article23 1937-06-17 10 Mr. C. F. H. Riches, the well-known planter, formerly of Hawthornden Estate. Selangor, has been appointed a Deputy Game Warden in Negri Sembilan.23 words
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318 1937-06-17 10 Important Local Strike Factor. Says Mr. Jordan. labour unrest in Malaya may largely be traced to an increasing understanding on the part of Chinese workers of the trend of industrial developments overseas, states the annual report of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Malaya (Mr.318 words
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86 1937-06-17 10 16 Cars Confiscated Last Year. THE continued prevalence of smuggling is commented on in the Excise Department’s annual report. The products most frequently concerned during the past year were opium, liquor, tobacco and rubber. In 1936 $16,000 in fines for revenue offences was collected in86 words
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Article32 1937-06-17 10 Mr. James Stobie Dykee. Dental Surgeon. McAliter Building, Singapore ha been appointed to be a member of the Dental Board for three years vice Mr H. Harley-Clarke, resigned.32 words
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1038 1937-06-17 11 Governor’s Address At Kallang Opening. PROVISION FOR FUTURE. UfHAT we have done is to provide as completely as we can for the future, and in doing so we have created what I believe to be the finest airport in the world,” said H.E. the1,038 words
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51 1937-06-17 11 Buckingham Palace Ceremony Last Week. (From Our Own Correspondent London, June 12. Sir Andrew Caldecott. Governor oi Hong Kong, who is going to Ceylon to take the senior colonial governorship. was invested by the King with the K.C.M G at Buckingham Palace during the51 words
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108 1937-06-17 11 A REFERENCE to the debts incurred by Tungku Musa Eddin. who was deposed from the position of Raja Muda (or Crown Prince) of Selangor, is made in F.M.S. auditor’s report published today. Mr. L. G. Corney, Auditor S.S. and F.M.S., comments on the108 words
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Article158 1937-06-17 11 American Experts Pass Through Singapore. A Party of three American geophlcisti arrived in Singapore on Sunday by the Dollar liner President Garfield en route for Sumatra, where they will lock for new oilfields with the ale ol an apparatus known as a reflection seismograph. The leader158 words
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73 1937-06-17 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 13. AMONG arrivals at the Zoological Gardens in Regent’s Park this week have been several young and various specimens of the estuarine crocodile from Malacca, presented by Mr. L A. S. Jermyri. Commenting on the gift,73 words
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292 1937-06-17 11 Large Portion Of Money Recovered From Three Sources. (From Our Own Correspondent Taiping. June It. $t»0,000 in hank notes, which disappeared from the strongroom of the Taiping Post Office between t a.m. and dawn on Saturday was recovered by the police292 words
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232 1937-06-17 11 Her Most Alarming Experience In Singapore. AN Englishwoman who has tramp- ed. flown, paddled and sailed to remote parts of four continents, who has lived alone with Australian blacks and who has crossed oceans in a small yacht has had her most alarming experience in232 words
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1179 1937-06-17 12 MAJOR NUNN ON SINGAPORE’S IMPORTANCE. “Audacious Engineering Achievement RAFFLES foresaw the importance of Singapore as a key position in the world's marine communications, and it is now no less important in the growing network of the world's air communications,” said the Hon. Major1,179 words
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Article57 1937-06-17 12 r PHE s.s. Talma, which arrived from Hong Kong last Friday, had 14 Cantonese stowaways aboard, including two miners on board. Charged in the Marine Court, they pleaded guilty. The charges against two minors were withdrawn by the prosecution. The twelve stowaways convicted were fined57 words
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Article21 1937-06-17 12 London, June 12. The Incorporated Society of Planters’ luncheon will be held at the Criterion, on July 23.-21 words
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Article, Illustration303 1937-06-17 12 No Excuse For Young Men To “Hold Back.” COMMENTING on the failure of many young Europeans to join the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, H.E. Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie, G.O.C., Malaya, says in his annual report tabled in the Legislative Council on Monday, that 4303 words
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50 1937-06-17 12 pH ERE is a registered American opium smoker in the Straits Settlements. Figures in the annual report of the Department oj Excise indicate that there are 28,069 registered Chinese smokers. 42 Indian, 31 Malay, 8 Siamese, 3 Eurasian, one American one Belgian and one Jew.50 words
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Article110 1937-06-17 12 Military Honours For Mr. S. C. Courtney. THE death took place at the Gen- eral Hospital, Singapore, early on Sunday morning, of Mr. Sidney Charles Courtney an assistant employed by Messrs. Derrick and Co., chartered accountants. Mr. Courtney who only arrived in Singapore about eighteen months110 words
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Article, Illustration748 1937-06-17 13 Better Tamil Physique In Few Years, Says Dr. Hawes. THE poor physique of Indian labourers in Malaya could 1 be greatly improved within a few years if employers controlled their diet, declared Dr. R. B. Hawes, Professor of Medicine at King Edward YII748 words
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Article94 1937-06-17 13 FASHIONABLE food fads are stupid; and the silliest of the lot is the latest one the Hay diet—according to Dr. R. B. Hawes, professor of medicine at King Edward VII College of Medicine. “This unutterable bunkum is extremely popular with those icho think more of cultivating their stomachs than94 words
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Article46 1937-06-17 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June IWVR. Justice Bucknill today granted a decree nisi to Mr. John Boyce Pickering, with costs against the co-repondent, on the ground of the misconduct in London of his wife, Irene Mabel, with Mr. I). Gun-Cuninghame.46 words
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120 1937-06-17 13 TPHE boy King of Siam. Ananda Mahidol, may visit his country next December according to reports current in Bangkok. He is at present at school in Switzerland. A Siamese newspaper, the Jati Niyom, quoted by the Bangkok Times, says that the Office of120 words
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Article78 1937-06-17 13 (From Our Own Correspondent> Seremban, June 7. At the annual general meeting of the Negri SembiLan Medical Services Club, the following office-bearers were elected for the current year: Presdent: Dr. J. H. Bowyer; vicepresident: Dr. H. J. Lawson; hon. secretary: Mr. K. Arulampalam; hon treasurer: Mr.78 words
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71 1937-06-17 13 From Our Own Correspondent.* Penang. June 7. The death occurred yesterday In tin* General Hospital of Mr. W J P Thornley, aged 42, uno is well known in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Mr Thornley had been in Penang since Coronation Week. The71 words
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Article241 1937-06-17 13 Four Minesweepers And Big Submarine. THE plea of the people of the Netherlands Indies for a bigger, 1 more modem fleet and up-to-date defences generally is being answered. Four newly-built mine-sweepers—the Pieter de Bitter, Abraham Crynssen, Jan van Amstel and Eland Dubois—will sail from241 words
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135 1937-06-17 13 A flight to Kuantan and back in one day was made on Saturday by a Royal Singapore Flying Club seaplane. Because he had half-an-hour’s business to transact at Kuantan. Mr. O. C. Smalley, the Singapore public accountant, decided to use air travel. By135 words
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Article130 1937-06-17 13 Former Singapore Yacht’s Long Trip. The yacht Vanora owned and captained by the American woman. Mrs. Hart, who arrived 1ft Singapore some weeks ago in the course of a world cruise, left on Sunday afternoon for the South Sea Islands. Mrs. Hart is accompanied by130 words
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540 1937-06-17 14 KINGS BIRTHDAY PARADE. NEARLY 2,000 troops, splendidly turned out and inarching with the smartness and precision traditional of the Services, paraded last week on the Padang before Singapore s thousands in honour of the birthday of King George VI the first since his accession540 words
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90 1937-06-17 14 TPWO Japanese naval training ships. Iwate and Yakumo. have just left Yokosuka, the naval base near Yokohama, for Singapore on their way to the Mediterranean, according to a Domei message from Tokio. Arriving at Singapore on June 27, the vessels will remain three days and90 words
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126 1937-06-17 14 Malay Talkie To Be Made In Perak (From Our Own Correspondent.* Ipoh, June 8. D ECOGNISING that more and more foreign film companies are looking upon Malaya as an excellent location for the production of motion pictures, Shaw Brothers, the well-known Malayan entertainment promoters, are considering producing a Malay talkie126 words
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82 1937-06-17 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 8. CABLE news has been received of the death of Mr. B. A. C. Horton on June 6. The deceased, who was on leave in England, was the brother of Mr. A. F. Horton, manager of82 words
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292 1937-06-17 14 High Tribute To Police By Sultan. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 8. •yHE remarkable standard of efficiency of the Malay States Police could not have been better demonstrated than by last night’s searchlight tattoo, in which 730 men of the Kuala Lumpur Depot292 words
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Article103 1937-06-17 14 The Secreiary of State for the Colonies has approved the following promotions: Dr. B. M. Johns, Professor of Clinical Surgery, College of Medicine. Singapore, to be a Surgeon, Grade B, Malayan Medical Service. Mr. B. J. Freeman. Controller Posts and Telegraphs Department, S.S. and F.M.S., to be a103 words
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296 1937-06-17 14 Perak Malay Chief And Schoolmaster. |N the name of H.M. the King H.E. the High Commissioner has been pleased to award Certificates of Honour to the following persons in recognition of their loyal and valuable services to the Government of the Federated Malay States:—296 words
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Article108 1937-06-17 14 Mr. J. O’Connell And Miss Arden. From Our Own Correspondent.» Seremban, June 9 A quiet wedding took place at St Mark’s Church. Seremban. recently, when Mr. J. O’Connell. Deputy Commissioner. Trade and Customs. Negri Sembilan. was married to Miss Arden. The Rev. B. Stokes officiated while108 words
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128 1937-06-17 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 9. Said to have been 100 years old, Haji Zainab binti Saris, died at her home in Pantai yesterday. She was the mother of the Dato Klana Petra of Sungei Ujong, C.B.E. Haji Zainab had been128 words
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Article1989 1937-06-17 15 —Planting Topics Research- l Most Encouraging Results From Prang Besar Seed” —Some j Astonishing Yields From Budgrafts. (By Our Planting Correspondent). A LL planters who have replanting programmes in hand or in prospect, doubtless, at one time or another, have asked the question or have been1,989 words
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Article75 1937-06-17 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. June 10. JXR. MISTOWSKI. examiner in music for the Trinity College of Music, London, expressed surprise at the improved standard of examinees, in Malaya in spite of what he considered distractions, such as the talkies, speaking at a concert organised75 words
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73 1937-06-17 15 •'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. June 10. A King’s Birthday “at home” given by the Johore General Adviser, the Hon. Mr. W. E Pepys at his home. “Saujana.” yesterday evening, was attended by nearly 200 Pheasant music was given during the evening by73 words
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Article910 1937-06-17 16 Work In Progress In The Soils Division. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) IN my two previous articles I endeavoured to describe, after visiting the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya, the present aims of the Botanical and Chemical divisions of the Institute. This week I will record what I910 words
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298 1937-06-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 9. 1"HIS morning’s was the biggest King s Birthday Parade ever held in Kuala Lumpur, with 800 troops—nearly the full strength of a battalion—participating. Volunteers from every part of the State were on parade, forming altogether298 words
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36 1937-06-17 16 From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, June 9. TTHE Malay College Old Boys’ Asso- elation have presented a shield to the College for any event which the Headquarter may consider appropriate36 words
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181 1937-06-17 16 “JEWELS FROM RURAL BOARD MOUTHS. Chairman Explains Presence Of Press. ■Apparently they did not want the trinkets. They wanted the jewels actually falling from our mouths,” remarked the Commissioner of Lands, Mr. W. S. Ebden. at a meeting of the Rural Board on June 10, when he explained the presence181 words
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Article170 1937-06-17 16 Regret That Big Flying Boats Not Ready. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 4. of the opening of the new Singapore airport at Kallang. on June 12, has been made the occasion for a more general recognition in London of the importance of Singapore as a170 words
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Article115 1937-06-17 16 I AFRICA has been experiencing trouble from the Nazi activities of the large German South Africa. “This territory, now a mandate has a population of over 25.000 Germans and it is the only one of all former German colonies that is determined to carry out Nazi115 words
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Article76 1937-06-17 16 From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. June 9 AN imposing ceremonial parade was held today at the Volunteer Headquarters on the occasion of the King’s birthday in which the European. Eurasian, Malay and Chinese companies participated. Lieut.-Col. G. D. A Fietcher commanded the parade with Major de76 words
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Article88 1937-06-17 16 A PLEASING feature of the annual dinner of the Christian Brothers Old Boys, Association on Thursday was the presence of three bagpipers of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. They are products of Christian Brothers’ schools and they piped their way round the hall before, during and after88 words
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Article, Illustration780 1937-06-17 17 AERIAL ESCORT: The arrival of HE. the C tot'crnor. Sir Shenton Thomas, at the new airport from Seletar. In the middle front is the Imperial Airways airliner. Artemis, in which His Excellency travelled. < Right i: The official party: From left, the Colonial Secretary. Mr.780 words
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Article, Illustration1167 1937-06-17 21 Problem Of Choosing Right Place For Children. COME years ago when there was first a possibility of our having to come East to live, I asked a headmaster of my acquaintance whether he thought it would be kinder to leave the1,167 words
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Article104 1937-06-17 21 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. June 7. new office-bearers were elected at the annual general meeting of the Malay College Old Boys’ Association. held recently at Kuala Lumpur as follows:— President: Dato Ahmad M.C.S.; vicepresident: Raja Aman Shah M.C.S.; hon. secretary and treasurer: Inche Pateh Akhir;104 words
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Article186 1937-06-17 21 Young Monk's Tour Through Malaya. THE ft rst priest to bring a relic ol the Lord Buddha’s body to Malaya, the young Sinhalese Buddhist monk, K. Sasanawansa, left Singapore on June 10 by the Hakozaki Maru after eleven months’ propagation of Buddhism in Malaya. The186 words
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80 1937-06-17 21 Improvement Trust Invites Tenders. THE Singapore Improvement Trust is inviting tenders for the erection ol 60 new houses for artisans in the Balestier Road district. The houses will be in Lorang Limau. The building scheme provides for the provision of green open spaces and80 words
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Article92 1937-06-17 21 TAILING to get what they have ask- ed for regarding an increase of charges on piece-work, the goldsmiths of the twelve leading jewellers In Singapore, have suspended work temporarily pending a settlement by the Assistant Controller of Labour before whom the views of both employers and92 words
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Article108 1937-06-17 21 THE Governor has appointed the fol- lowing Justices of the Peace: For the Settlement of Singapore: Chua Keh Hai, Cyril Ernest Collinge. Ewen Macgregor Field Fergusson, Fida Hussain Mohamedali Nakhoda, Leonard William Geddes, Francis Stuart Gibson, M.C., The Rev. Goh Hood Keng, Kathi Haji Hafiz108 words
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593 1937-06-17 22 Club Accepts Retiring Presiden t s Generous Offer Of Loan THE Singapore Cricket Club took only eleven and a half minutes at a general meeting on June 8 to decide to spend $45,000 on extensive alterations and reconstruction in the club house. Although593 words
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187 1937-06-17 22 S’ PORE BASE VITAL TO NEW ZEALAND. Sir G. Elliot On City’s Progress. < 4 gINGAPORE seems to have made big advance sinces I was here 10 years ago. New Zealanders have a very real interest in Singapore because of the Naval and Air Bases, which are of vital interest187 words
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146 1937-06-17 22 Scientists Inspect Research Laboratories. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 5. Several malariologists have arrived in Kuala Lumpur for field work after the recent course in Singapore, at which leading research workers of many countries gathered. After the course the whole party split up146 words
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Article, Illustration114 1937-06-17 22 French Admiral On Size Of Fleet. “No nation will ever be able to gauge the strength of Japan’s Navy. Their secrecy is impenetrable.*’ declared ViceAdmiral Malavoy retiring Commander in Chief of the French Navy in the Far East on arrival on June 8 by the Messageries Maritimes—Straits Times Photograph. - 114 words
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43 1937-06-17 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 7. THE K.L.M. are probably increasing the Amsterdam-Batavia service to three times weekly from November this year, while from 1941 onwards the time will be reduced to 2} 2 days.43 words
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Article136 1937-06-17 22 Case Transferred To District Court. THE case against two soldiers of the Middlesex Regiment, Gillman Barracks, named S. Handerson and F. Lowry who were originally charged before Mr. W. G. Reeves in the Singapore Second Court with having committed house-breaking and theft in a shop at136 words
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352 1937-06-17 22 Probate Granted Under Terms. THE I ate discovery of a will torn to pieces in England in 1931 necessitated a motion and a petition on June 8 in the Singapore High Court, before Mr. Justice Howes, the Acting Chief Justice. The352 words
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129 1937-06-17 22 The new 5250.000 cabaret being built at the New World Amusement Park will be air-conditioned. Work on the structure is well under way and it is expected to be opened in three or four months’ time. The site is near the present cabaret and partly129 words
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45 1937-06-17 22 ‘From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, June 9. On* '.the eve of their departure on Home leave, Mr. F. S. Wayman, Executive Engineer. Johore North, and Mrs. Wayman were entertained at a farewell dinner by the Segamat P.W D. staff tonight.45 words
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383 1937-06-17 23 Ormsby-Gore Replies To Commons Critics. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) to bind the British Government to any "policy on thC I T 1 P rob,em until he had received a report on the views of the Malayan and Hong Kong Governments, the Colonial383 words
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Article29 1937-06-17 23 Mr. D. W. Bigley. from Parit Bunter. is expected to succeed Mr. J H. S. Jenkins, of the Seremban Customs when the latter proceeds on transler to Port Swettenham.29 words
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Article133 1937-06-17 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 4. Raffles College, Singapore, has a vacancy lor an Associate Professor of Medicine. The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Professor of Medicine and assist generally in the teaching of medicine to undergraduates and post-graduates, and in133 words
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56 1937-06-17 23 TTHE maiden voyage of the K.P.M. Maetsuycker on the run to New Zealand was completed by her arrival back in Singapore last week. She brought a large number of round trip passengers from New Zealand and she is also heavily booked by residents of Singapore56 words
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101 1937-06-17 23 Reply To Sir Ong Siang Song’s Criticism Of Practice. H IT (Sir Him- Sinnsr Song should not have made a definite statement SSrS’.t* S he has sent to the local Chinese Press and published on June_ Mr. Lim points out that there can be101 words
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Article31 1937-06-17 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. June 11. Registration of bicycles in Johore takes place from July 1. Machines in the State are roughly estimated at 60.000.31 words
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Article, Illustration69 1937-06-17 23 I3UONG Seah Kee. well-known Singa- pore weightlifter who represented Malaya in the All-China Olympics and China in the World Olympics at Berlin last year, was married in Johore on Thursday to Miss Chan Toh Ying, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Yit Poh. Seah69 words
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Article179 1937-06-17 23 [REMONSTRATING the credo of service before self, Tenko Nishida, leader of the Japanese religious cult, Ittoen, (the Garden of One Light) and about 20 followers on Thursday morning swept the grounds of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, burning the leaves they collected. They used coconut brooms. Among the workers179 words
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542 1937-06-17 23 BANGKOK PAPER WELCOMES STRAITS TIMES LEADER. <*C:AM cannot tail to fed grateful to the Straits Times for the effective hut inoffensive way in which it has called attention to what looked 1/ike becoming a serious development affecting the country’s foreign relations,” says the Bangkok542 words
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615 1937-06-17 24 R. A. F. COMMODORE ON “COMRADESHIP OF AIR. Tribute To Dutch Flying Companies Organisation. DC 3 LAST PLANE FROM HOLLAND TO USE SELETAR. Singapore, June 10. THE comradeship of the air has been the basis of anything we have been able to do for your two companies,” said the Air615 words
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Article57 1937-06-17 24 Singapor 2 has a Belicon or rather it had. Somebody has stolen f?j it. The owner. Mr. R. A. Scruton. of the Ford Motor Company, would like it back. He says that it is Malaya's only Belisha Beacon, and has been lost, stolen or has57 words
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106 1937-06-17 24 'T’HE charge of causing hurt to an unknown Chinese by rash and negligent driving at the junction of Orchard Road and Clemenceau Avenue, on May 13, originally preferred against a European, C. A. Ross, of Messrs. Henry Waugh and Co., was amended to one of106 words
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Article185 1937-06-17 24 Drowned In Flooded Changi Drain. SLIPPED AND WENT UNDER WATER. A DEATH by misadventure verdict was returned by the Singapore Coroner (Mr. W. MacQuarrie). on June 11 at the conclusion of the inquest on Joseph Bernard Feely. six-year-old son of Gunner Feeley. of the 11th185 words
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164 1937-06-17 24 But Club Has Two New Planes. < From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. June 11. •"PHE two accidents last month—air- craft VR-RAB and VR-RAC crashing. have been reflected in the May flying times of the Kuala Lumpur Club, which totalled only 77 hours 50164 words
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Article65 1937-06-17 24 OAISING over $1,300 for the 1V Children’s Aid Society the King’s Birthday Ball at Raffles Hotel last Wednesday night proved both financially and socially one of the most successful events ever organised for charity in Singapore, the Cabaret numbers being parictularly good. During the Ball65 words
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423 1937-06-17 24 Australian Manager Fined. A FINE of $50 was imposed by Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the Criminal District Court on Friday, on .Mr. \Y. A. Rollinson. manager, Australian Primary Producers, who appeared on a Summons charge to which he pleaded guilty. It was alleged that423 words
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Article66 1937-06-17 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batu Pahat, June 10. After eating ikan buntal roe for their evening meal, a Chinese mother, her two young sons and two daughters, in the village of Sarang Buyah, 15 miles from Batu Pahat. died in their beds before dawn.66 words
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81 1937-06-17 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, June 7. The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. A. C. Dutta. wife of Dr. A. C. Dutta. M.8.E., M.C.H. She had been in poor health for about two months. The funeral service was held today at St. Peter’s81 words
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289 1937-06-17 25 “Few Very Rich Men” To Face Inquiry. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT’S drive against the r men "ho are penalising the rest of the taxpayers of the United States by e\ ading payment of taxes on their vast estates has begun. A committee of six Senators and289 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-06-17 25 DO YOU CONSENT The Mayor of Monts, DR. MERC1ER, asked the Duke of Windsor, as he performed the civil ceremony.20 words
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Article29 1937-06-17 25 London. June 9. MR. STANLEY BALDWIN has chosen the titles of Viscount Corvedale and Earl Baldwin ot Bewdley. on his elevation to the peerage.—Reuter. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article71 1937-06-17 25 trom the Ishikawajima yardIwaki‘>»mei. Japanese Dockyards Complete Contract. Tokio. June 8. MEARLY 300 Siamese naval ratings and officers have arrived in Tokio rom Bangkok to take over two training snips and three patrol boats being built in Japan lor Siam's new navy. The training shipstrom the Ishikawajima yardIwaki‘>»mei. - 71 words
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Article35 1937-06-17 25 Reuter. London. June 8. The London Gazette states that in ieoration o! Hus Majesty’s birthday he King has appointed the Duchesses Gloucester and Kent to the Imperial r >rder of the Crown of India Rtuter.– Reuter. - 35 words
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Article95 1937-06-17 25 .—Reuter. FIVE MISSIONS SEEK BUSINESS. Tokio. June 9. IT is reported that Japan is to send five trade missions each consisting of five members to East and West Africa, the Far East and Central and South America to investigate trade possibilities. The missions are t>.—Reuter. - 95 words
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73 1937-06-17 25 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Nanking, June 10. CHINA’S projected military expenditure for the year 1937-38. which is put at $392,499,952. tops the list of expenses in the Budget just published Second in the list of expenditures is her loan obligations which total $324,693,754. Notable in the—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 73 words
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Article, Illustration37 1937-06-17 25 Wasserleonburg, the castle in Carinthia which the Duke of Windsor has leased from Count Paul Munster. The manor house, has a Gothic Beliry, dating from the 13th. century, but is equipped with modern fittings.37 words
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Article111 1937-06-17 25 Reuter. 95 VESSELS TO BE BUILT. Washington, June 10. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT’S ship- ping construction programme envisages the building of a new fast merchant fleet of 95 vessels, comprising 60 cargo s hips and 24 combined cargo and passenger vessels, 10 tankers and one liner ofReuter. - 111 words
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Article, Illustration72 1937-06-17 25 CHINA NEUTRALITY OF PHILIPPINES. Reuter. New Ambassador’s First Statement. Washington, June 10. The Chinese Ambassador. Mr. C. T. Wang, in his first interview with pressmen said that China would be glad to have a reciprocal trade treaty with the United States and that China would also be very hapny toReuter. - 72 words
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73 1937-06-17 25 Amok Kills 15, Swears To Get Others -Aneta-Domei. Manila, June 9. ULII'INO who ran amok in the northern part of the island of Luzon killed 13 of his relatives and then murdered two little children with an axe. I'he murderer, who was incensed at the alleged infidelity of his wife,-Aneta-Domei. - 73 words
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Article142 1937-06-17 25 Reuter Lyons’ Talks With Japan. London, June 9. A FURTHER development of Mr. J. A. Lyons’ suggestion of a Pacific Pact occurred yesterday when Mr. Yoshida, the Japanese Ambassador, had a half-hour conversation with Mr. Lyons at the latter’s hotel. No official statement was issued and Reuter learnsReuter - 142 words
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Article60 1937-06-17 25 Reuter Tokio. June 8 PIGHT trade delegates from the Netherlands Indies arrived yesterday in Kobe led by the chairman of the Dutch Importers’ Association in Batavia. The delegates will negotiate with Japanese business men They seek to readjust trade relations between Japan and Netherlands India.Reuter - 60 words
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108 1937-06-17 26 Half Victims Are Women. London, June 9. AVER 100 people were killed and 200 injured, it is estimated, when insurgents bombed Madrid for an hour and a-ha!t yesterday. More than half the victims are stated to he women. Over 400 shells fell. Insurgent108 words
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Article, Illustration271 1937-06-17 26 JEAN HARLOW, “blonde bomb- shell" of countless films, is dead. Her death, according to a Reuter cablegram from New York, was due to cerebral oedema, or a swelling on the brain. Jean Harlow has been one ot the most vital personalities in lilms since271 words
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Article35 1937-06-17 26 Reuter Dublin. June 8. The Dail has passed a bill to provide a pension of £500 a year and a £2,000 gratuity for Mr. Donal Buckley the former Governor-General of the Irish Free State. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article50 1937-06-17 26 T*WO of Jean Harlow's films were banned as unsuitable for Singapore audiences. “Red Dust." in which she appeared with Clark Gable, showed her as an adventuress on a Malayan rubber estate, while Singapore was the final scene in her more recent banned film, “China Seas50 words
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Article91 1937-06-17 26 —Reuter. WOULD HAVE DIED AT MOTHER’S GRAVE. Vienna, June 6. A PLOT to murder Dr. KurtSchuschnigg, the Austrian Chancellor, while visiting his mother’s grave, will be alleged by the prosecution against Fritz Woitsche, an Austrian Nazi w r hen the case comes up on June—Reuter. - 91 words
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85 1937-06-17 26 Reuter. Special Invitation From Nazi Leaders. June 9. Dr. H. H. Kung and 35 of the other Chinese delegates to the Coronation arrived here today from Brussels, where Dr. Kung was in conference with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Governor– Reuter. - 85 words
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Article, Illustration38 1937-06-17 26 THE DUKE and DUCHESS of WINDSOR, photographed after their wedding at the Chateau dc Cande with MR A G ALLEN, the Duke's solicitor flefti. and MAJOR E D METCALFE. the best man (right).38 words
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Article140 1937-06-17 26 OVER 200 DEAD IN RABAUL QUAKE. -Reuter i VOLCANIC ACTIVITY IN JAPAN. London. June 7. IT is now learned that the victims oi the Rabaul (New Guinea» eruption total between 250 and 500 A definite figure is not available until a census of the survivors is completed. Many white women-Reuter - 140 words
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Article61 1937-06-17 26 —Reuter. French Company To Start. Paris. June 10. A French air company was formed yesterday to establish a regular air service between France and the United States. An official communique states that the programme for an air service across the North Atlantic has been under consideration—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article32 1937-06-17 26 Reuter Kuling (Kiangsi), June 13. Mr. F. T. Sung. Chinese ConsulGeneral at Batavia, has arrived to submit a report to Gen. Chiang Kaishek on Consular and Kuomintang affairs in the Netherlands Indies.—Reuter - 32 words
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142 1937-06-17 26 “GOLD IS NOT THE LEAST IN DANGER. Reuter. Smuts Attacks False Rumours. Lydenhurg, Transvaal. June 10. Questioned at a political meeting here with regard to the position oi gold. Gen. Smuts made a .statement a.« follows: *T do r.ot speak as an expert. but from authoritative information at niv disposal— Reuter. - 142 words
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40 1937-06-17 26 —Reuter. Washington. June 11. r T' HE Philippines will he granted complete independence on Jul> 4, 1939. instead of 1945, according to Senor Buencamono in the Assembly at Manila. The statement is not confirmed here.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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45 1937-06-17 26 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, June 12. Indicative of their esteem for General Chiang Kai Shek Chinese in Siam have made a beautifully carved elephant in wood, which is now being conveyed to Nanking for presentation to the Generalissimo45 words
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Article287 1937-06-17 27 Stalin’ s Great Purge Continues. Reuter CONCERNED WITH ARMY’S POLITICS, NOT EFFICIENCY. New Communist Leaders. rut/ c Riga, June 10. Hb latent pnase ot Stalin s purge shows, according to observers here, that the political element in the Soviet Union is a inning, an important victory over non-Communist enuencies among– Reuter - 287 words
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Article86 1937-06-17 27 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Trial Flight To Begin This Month. Hong Kong. June !1. PLANS for a new air service between Hong Kong and Peiping, to be perated by the Eurasia Aviation Corporation, have been approved by the Hong Kong and Nanking Governments. A trial—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 86 words
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95 1937-06-17 27 -Reuter. Fastest In The Empire. London, June 10. The first of the streamlined env.nes which are to haul the fastest ’rains in the Empire will be named the Dominion of Canada.” The High Commissioner for the Donnion will perform the naming ceremony on Tuesday The-Reuter. - 95 words
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46 1937-06-17 27 —Sin Chew Jit Poll. Shanghai, June 11. DUMOI KS of impending hostilities in North China are causing sharp rises in the prices of wheat, flour, cotton yarns and other commodities in Shanghai and other cities.—Sin Chew Jit Poll.—Sin Chew Jit Poll. - 46 words
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Article280 1937-06-17 27 HUGE DEPOSIT FOUND IN MICHIGAN. BE “DISCOVERER.” EX-MALAYAN SAID TO [From Our Own Correspondent] London, May 29. A DEPOSIT of several million tons of tin-bearing ore is claimed to have been discovered about 35 miles west of Marquette. Michigan, in the centre of the United280 words
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54 1937-06-17 27 Reuter. Simla. June 10. There was some fighting on the North-Western frontier yesterday, when a platoon of Punjabi troops were attacked by tribesmen. Two Indian soldiers were killed and two wounded. It was estimated that the tribesmen had lost 10 men when theyReuter. - 54 words
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Article179 1937-06-17 27 Manchu Leader’s Escape. Shanghai, June 12. J7MPEROR KANG TEH of Manchukuo narrowly escaped assassination yesterday, states a report from Hsinking, the capital. The Emperor was returning to his palace from a motor trip in the suburbs when a home-made bomb was hurled at him by a spectator. It179 words
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Article189 1937-06-17 27 -Reuter Wireless APOLOGY GIVEN, JCASE WITHDRAWN. I London, June 13. MR. Ernest Simpson’s slander suit has been settled, the Lord Chief Justice sitting in the King’s Bench Division agreeing that the record of the case be withdrawn. Mr. Simpson’s counsel said the circumstances of Mrs. Simpson’s divorce-Reuter Wireless - 189 words
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Article89 1937-06-17 27 Reuter London. June 13. The four Powers have reached full agreement regarding the text of the Note which they are sending to both sides in Spain which asks them to extend the safety zones to the ports used by the patrolling warships and i give assurancesReuter - 89 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-06-17 27 WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE.” The REV. ANDERSON JARDINE. married the Duke and Duchess of Windsor according to the rites of the Church of England.24 words
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Article182 1937-06-17 27 .—Reuter. June 10. THE coffers of the French Treasury appear to be seriously depleted, and France’s economic and financial situation bids fair again to become front page news. The recent sharp lull in Rentes, together with the weakness of forward trancs, the discounts on which.—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article88 1937-06-17 27 Reuter CONSERV ATI VES PEA It FOR OTTAWA. London, June 10 MIDLANDS Conservative M P.'s at a meeting last night .sent a resolution to th°- Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, expressing concern lest the adoption of the mooted United States trade agreement should prejudice the operationReuter - 88 words
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Article45 1937-06-17 27 Reuter Washington. June 9 President Roosevelt has asked Congress for a $10,000,000 appropriation for the Maritime Commission to start new ship construction He also told Pressmen that he had recommended the authorisation of S150.000.000 lor next year’s construction programme ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article, Illustration407 1937-06-17 28 —Reuter Basques Determined To Hold Out To Last Ditcli. Paris, June 13. THE insurgent troops have smashed through the “iron ring” of Bilbao’s defences, according to the Havas correspondent with the nationalists on the Bilbao front who states that the troops now have no—Reuter - 407 words
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Article38 1937-06-17 28 -Reuter. Hollywood, June 14. Mary Pickiord is marrying Buddy Rogers on June 26 and spending the honeymoon at Honolulu. The ceremony will be a simple outdoor affair at her private home at Los Angeles.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 38 words
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Article42 1937-06-17 28 —British Wireless. London. June 10. During May 4,458 recruits were approved for the Territorial Army. Since Jan. 1 there has been an intake of 25,671 recruits, compared with 19,152 during the corresponding period last year, an increase of over 34 per cent.—British Wireless. - 42 words
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46 1937-06-17 28 —Reuter. Manila. June 14. A Philippine sergeant yesterday surprised and captured single-handed the headhunter, Boli, in a jungle cave. Boll resisted till his supply of arrows was exhausted, then rushed at the sergeant, who felled him with his rifle butt.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article165 1937-06-17 28 -Reuter. Converting Internal Holdings. Berlin, June 13. DR. H. H. RUNG, the Chinese Finance Minister, interviewed by the Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung, said that China would not ask for foreign loans for the construction of railways, erecting industrial plants or stabilising currency. He said, however, that China was-Reuter. - 165 words
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Article, Illustration25 1937-06-17 28 Everywhere they went in Venice at the beginning of their honeymoon, the DUKE and DUCHESS of WINDSOR were followed by huge croicds.25 words
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Article, Illustration35 1937-06-17 28 SIR JAMES BARRIE, noted author and playwright, is seriously ill in a London nursing home, says a Reuter message. His relatives are constantly at his bedside, as anxiety teas felt overnight35 words
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Article242 1937-06-17 28 —Reuter. SOLD FACTS TO FASCIST POWER. London. June 13. 'J'HE eight generals who were sentenced to be shot following Stalin's purge of the Red Army have been executed, according to an official announcement. No details are given of the manner or place nor were any eye-witnesses—Reuter. - 242 words
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50 1937-06-17 28 Re v. R A. Jardine Resigns Living —Reuter. London. June 14. TPHE REV. R. A. JARDINE, who conducted a service at the wedding of the Duke of Windsor, yesterday announced his resignation from his living at St. Pauls. Darlington. He said his resignation had nothing to do with recent events—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article53 1937-06-17 28 There is no change.—British Wireless London, June 13 The result of the by-election at Buckingham, due to the elevation tc the peerage of Sir George Bowyer, is Major J. P. Whitely (Cont.) 17.919 Colonel J. V. Delahave (Lab.) 12,820 Mr. E J. Boyce (Lib.) 3,348. There isThere is no change.—British Wireless - 53 words
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Article, Illustration1471 1937-06-17 29 FOLLOW ON—AND THEN A DECLARATION. GREAT STAND BY SAHARA THY D ALMEIDA FOR THE REST. BRILLIANT century by J. E. Slade was one of the features of this year’s Clarke Cup match, which was played on Saturday and Sunday on the Padang,1,471 words
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Article163 1937-06-17 29 Selangor Club Heavily In Arrears. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 13 Time saved the Selangor Club from a bad defeat at the hands of Penang Sports Club in their two day match concluded today, the match resulting in a draw In reply to163 words
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Article123 1937-06-17 29 Association Football. Malaya Cup Match At Alor Star. From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, June 12. Perak defeated Kedah by thref goals to two In the Malaya Cup match played here this afternoon. There was one change In the Kedah team, Sheerat playing as substitute. Caleb scored123 words
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916 1937-06-17 30 MISS SARDIS PAYS $112 AT MEETING. LOCH TULLA’S COURSE RECORD FOR NINE FURLONGS. [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, June 9. ARDAGH rode his first winner in Malaya today, when he brought Miss Sardis home by half a length to pay $112, the largest dividend916 words
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86 1937-06-17 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 9. In the annual golf tournament of the Association of British Malaya, at Sandwich, A. L. Birse won the singles (medal play), with F. G. Aplin as runner-up. London, June 10. The four86 words
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Article53 1937-06-17 30 From Our Own Correspondent: London, June 11. In the Association of British Malaya golf tournament the results were President’s Tankard: F. G. Aplin beat F. C. Fickling 5 and 3 in the final. Coronation Cup (medal play): winner, Straton Ferrier; runner-up, J. Crabb Watt. Running Bogey:53 words
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Article202 1937-06-17 30 Positions Up To June 10. W L Points P. W. L. 1st Inn. 1st Inn N.R. Possible Obtd. Percent. Yorkshire 7 5 2 105 81 77.1 Sussex 10 5 4 1 150 98 65 3 Notts 6 2 2 2 90 46 51.1 Glamorgan ..9 4 3202 words
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302 1937-06-17 30 K.O.R. Cup Won By 9 Goals To 3. The Civilians defeated the Garrison by nine goals to three in the K.O.R Cup final at Singapore Polo Club last week. H E. the Governor and Lady Thomas were among the interested spectators and after the302 words
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Article83 1937-06-17 30 Columcille Wins For Lord Londonderry. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 10. The Newbury Summer Cup race, over a mile and a half at Newbury, resulted as follow’s: Lord Londonderry's COLUMCILLE 8.11 Wragg 1 Sir Abe Bailey’s WEATHERVANE 7.13 Weston 2. G. S. Barnes’ BATTLE SONG 8.13 Gethin83 words
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Article124 1937-06-17 30 Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield Win With 32 Net. The Singapore Golf Club’s first bimonthly mixed foursomes competition for June was played at Bukit Timah yesterday afternoon and resulted In a win for Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bloomfield with a net score of 32. Thirty-three124 words
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611 1937-06-17 31 AND AN APPEAL TO SENIOR MEN. S.C.C. A CLUB THAT SINGAPORE “CAN NEVER DO WITHOUT" A C° Mp ANY numbering over thirty, present and past members of the committee, assembled at dinner at the S.C.C last evening m honour of611 words
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Article305 1937-06-17 31 Lawn Tennis. Sinclair Beaten In Selangor Final. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 8. Hardly up to championship standard was the men’s singles final today in the Selangor championship which J. B. Bong, the Chinese left hander, won by defeating H. J. Sinclair, a former305 words
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Article311 1937-06-17 31 BEATS VINES IN THIRD MATCH STRAIGHT SETS—BUT THE LAST WENT TO 12-10. JpRhD PERRY, the British professional lawn tennis player, won the Coronation Cup at Wembley on May 29. He beat Ellsworth Vines, the American 6—4, 6—4, 12—10, in the last of three matches, the first311 words
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289 1937-06-17 31 f'Ol’NTY cricket matches concluded at Home yesterday resulted in Yorkshire’s leadership of the championship table being strengthen'd. They defeated Kent at Bradford, while Sussex dropped first innings points to Hampshire at Portsmouth. Lancashire won at Lord’s in a close finish. Results are cabled by Reuter289 words
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321 1937-06-17 31 THE C/Ounty Cricket tiampionship looks like proving a very open affair this season. The leaders, Yorkshire, lost by an innings to Middlesex in the match concluded at Lord’s yesterday, Sussex heat Gloucestershire, Lancashire continued their winning vein, and Surrey won a sensational match at the321 words
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980 1937-06-17 32 NUMERO TREIZE BEATS JACK DRUCE IN HARD FINISH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 12. MUMERO TREIZE smashed the Malayan and course records for nine furlongs today on the third and last day of the Selangor Turf Club summer meeting. In the fifth980 words
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Article72 1937-06-17 32 In the third round of the British women’s golf championship at Turnberry, Ayrshire, yesterday, cables Reuter, Mrs. Holm, of Troon, beat the holder, Pam Barton, 5 and 3. Mrs. Helen Holm, a Scotswoman, who is 30 years old, won the women’s open championship in 193472 words
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449 1937-06-17 32 —Reuter. “Miracle Shots In Dazzling Final Round Birmingham, Mich., June 12. GULDAHL won the United States open golf championship with a record score of 281. Guldahl qualified with a score of 70 and at the end of the second round he was one—Reuter. - 449 words
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Article317 1937-06-17 32 Paterson Tops List Of Qualifiers. CCORES of 155 and better qualified for the match play stage in the Singapore Island golf championship, the qualifying rounds of which were played on the Keppel links over the week-end. M. M. Paterson heads the list of the eight qualifiers with317 words
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41 1937-06-17 32 Reuter. London, June 12. R. W. V. Robins has been chosen as captain of England for the first Test Match against New Zealhnd, to be played at Lord f s, beginning on June 26. Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article132 1937-06-17 32 Golf. The women’s June medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Monday “A” DIVISION Miss S. Lucas 46 9 37 Mrs. J. Hill 42 4 V 2 37»/ 2 Mrs. E. M. F. Fergusson 46 8 38 Mrs. G.132 words
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Article835 1937-06-17 1 FRASER COMPANY’S SHARE REPORT. ‘A Completely Inactive Market.” IUIESSRS. FRASER AND CO., in their weekly share report, issued at the close of business on June 15 write: During the past week nothing of any outstanding importance appears to have happened either at home or abroad to influence in any way835 words
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60 1937-06-17 1 the year ended March, 1936. —Straits Times copyright. <From Our Own Correspondents London, June 10. THE directors of Vallambrosa Rubber Co. Ltd. propose a final dividend of 22 1 > per cent, making 30 per cent, for the year ended March last. This is double thethe year ended March, 1936.—Straits Times copyright. - 60 words
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Article276 1937-06-17 1 Singapore, June 16, 12 noon Buyer Seller Gambier $8 00 Hamburg Cube $15.00 Java Cube $ll 00 Pepper. White Muntok $l6 00 White $15.50 Black $8 75 Copra. Mixed $5 65 Sun Dried $6 15 Tapioca. Small Flake $4.50 Fair Flake $4.00 i Medium Pearl $5.20 Small Pearl $5276 words
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Article383 1937-06-17 1 London. June 15. The following are today’s closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange:— Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Ycster- Rise day or Fall Conversion Loan 5 p.c. 1944-64 112 k ‘i, Funding Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 109’ii —'4 War Loan, 3V* p.c ***** —Vi383 words
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Article22 1937-06-17 1 June 10 Tin. S’pore Price $123.25 per picul 1 1 123 25 14 122.87 Vi 15 121.62'^ 16 122.37‘v22 words
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59 1937-06-17 1 E) a t c Spot June July-Sept. Oct.-Dee Jan -Mai London June 10 31 '4 31'h 31% 31 9 5,1(5 11 31 *k 31 *4 31% 31% 9 3,1 b 14 32 'k 32 1 -e 32% 32% 32% 15 31 31% 32 32 *4 32%59 words
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1692 1937-06-17 2 Large Bank Overdraft And Other Liabilities Liquidated. DIVIDEND OF 6d. PER SHARE. THE report of the directors of Devon Estates, (Malacca) Ltd. and balance sheet at Dec. 31, 1936, show that the financial position of the company has greatly improved. A bank overdraft at1,692 words
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65 1937-06-17 2 The following statistics of companies under the management of Austral Malay Tin Ltd. refer to the month of May: PicuLs Net Hrs. Yardage Ore Value K. Kamunttog 604 115.000 605 $44,770 Asam Kumbang 364 148,000 987 $73,038 Ulu Yam 610 140,000 518 038,332 Thabawleik 57965 words
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118 1937-06-17 2 end of the year.—Straits Times copyright. London, June 14. DUBBER shares were absolutely neglected on the London Stock Exchange today. struggle has developed between London and New York, in the opinion of Messrs. Lane, Mitchell, Hymans and Kraay, a wellknown firm of rubber dealers. Thisend of the year.—Straits Times copyright. - 118 words
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Article89 1937-06-17 2 NEW STERLING CO. REGISTERED. (From Our Own Correspondent.> London, June 15. A new company, Amalgamated Bruas Rubber Estates Limited, which was formed as a result of special resolutions approving the merger of Bruas Rubber Company Ltd., Bukit Klian Rubber Company Ltd. and Lingertwood Rubber Company Ltd. three89 words
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Article158 1937-06-17 2 May Statistics. 'T'HE following statistics relating to tin-producing companies under the technical management of AngloOrientul (Malaya) Ltd. have been supplied by that company and refer to the month of May: PicuLs Hrs. Cu. yds or? Ampat Tin 8« 259.000 821 Southern Kinta 4.293 1.292.000 6,262 Kamunting Tin 1.822158 words
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Article116 1937-06-17 2 {From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 14. The following are today’s bid quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. d. British Empire “A” 22 7V2 British Empire “B” 10 6 British Empire Cumulative 17 IOV2 British Empire Comprehensive 19 0 British General “A” 21 4y 2 British General “B”116 words
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337 1937-06-17 3 Malaya’ s Rubber Production Lagging. EXPORT OCEAN SHIPMENTS WELL BEHIND QUOTA. jyiALAYA is lasting behind in the production, export and shipment 1 of rubber. Statistics giving particulars of Colony stocks were issued on June 11 and while the market anticipated some slight decline in these stocks they were not prepared337 words
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Article134 1937-06-17 3 in Kuala Lumpur.— Straits Times copyright. CAPITAL TO BE INCREASED. <From Our Own Correspondent.) London. June 10. Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations Ltd. is increasing its capital by £65.000 in shares of £1 in order to provide capital with which to purchase Golden Grovein Kuala Lumpur.—Straits Times copyright. - 134 words
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Article48 1937-06-17 3 .—Reuter. 110 Per Cent. For Third Quarter. The Hague, June 11. The International Tin Comittee has fixed the quota for the third quartei of 1937 at 110 per cent, of standard tonnages, an unchanged figure. The next meeting will be in Paris on Sept. 9.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 48 words
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54 1937-06-17 3 'T'HE Controller under the Tin and Tin-Ore (Restriction) Enactment advises that the domestic quota for tin production for the third quarter of this year has been determined at 80 per cent, of assessment. This is an increase of one per cent, on the quota54 words
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Article103 1937-06-17 3 about 400 tons. —Straits Times copyright. QUOTA DEFICITS INCREASING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 12. Commenting on the decision of the International Tin Committee to leave the production quota for the third quarter at 110 per Cent, of standard, the Financial News says that it appearsabout 400 tons.—Straits Times copyright. - 103 words
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Article169 1937-06-17 3 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1.333rd. auction on June 10 when there were catalogued 1.490.829 lbs., 665.54 tons: offered 1.360,641 lbs., 607.43 tons; sold 1.259.647 lbs.. 562.34 tons. Spot London 9 516 d New York 18 3/ 8 cts. PRICES REALISED Ribbed smoked169 words
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Article30 1937-06-17 3 (From Our Own Correspondent* London. June 12. Private company registrations are —Singapore United Investment Holdings Company Limited, nominal capital €100. Penang General Investment Trust nominal capital. €856.30 words
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Article584 1937-06-17 3 DEALERS’ STOCKS APPEAR TO BE RISING. CONFIDENCE STILL LACKING. LEWIS AND PEAT (SINGAPORE) LTD., in their weekly report on the rubber market issued on June 11, write Slightly lower prices have ruled during the past we. j k, and in spite oi reassuring statements made in responsible584 words
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Article28 1937-06-17 3 British Wireless. The production of pigiron in May was the highest for ten years and amounted to 1.047.300 ♦on.s compared with 963.000 tons in May 1936 British Wireless.British Wireless. - 28 words
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Article164 1937-06-17 3 SIAM WELL BEHIND QUOTA. ipOKKKiN imports of tin ore into the Straits during May totalled 2,005 tons compared with 2,552 tons in April, 2.553 tons in March, 2,383 tons in February and 2,684 tons in January, a total for the five months of 12,177 tons. This164 words
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Article296 1937-06-17 3 STATISTICS FOR APRIL SHOW «7 PER CENT. TRAPPING statistics issued by the Registrar General of Statistics and compileo .rom information supplied by the Controller o‘ Rubber. Malaya, disclose that for the first four months of this year estates of over 100 acres, tapped 68 «er cent,296 words
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Article100 1937-06-17 3 During the week ending June 5, 1937. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 103,166 cases, of which: 86,296 (84 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 3.345 (3 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 8.850 (9 per cent.) cases to100 words
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Article1228 1937-06-17 4 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, June 16, 10 a.m. MINING. Issue VaL Buyers Seller* 4/- Ampat Tin 5/9 6/3 £1 Asam Kumbang 35/6 37/6 £1 Austral Malay 56/- 58/5'- Ayer Hltam 28/6 29 6cd 1 Ayer Weng .1.15 1 3*>n. £1 Bangrin1,228 words
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Article59 1937-06-17 4 The contract for heating and ventilating the 33,000-ton HollandAmerica liner Nieuw Amsterdam, has been placed with a Glasgow firm. The installation enables passengers to control the temperature of the cabins themselves, getting warm air, or air at atmospheric temperature, at will. The complete contract for the previous Holland-America59 words
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Article603 1937-06-17 4 London Exchange Prices On June 7. Allagar (2/) 1 /9 1 Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/9; Anglo-Malay 16/3; Ayer Kuning 37/6; Badenoch 28/1 Bagan Serai 25/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/> 3/6 to; Banteng 28/6; Batang (2/) l/3 ;t Batu Caves 21/10*2; Batu Tiga 45/; Bekoh (2/) 2/2 1 Bertam Con.603 words
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304 1937-06-17 4 ERE was a sharp drop i n the export of tin ore from the Federated and Unfederated Malay States in May—this figure which is taken as the domestic production for the month was equivalent to only 5,649 tons, of metal against a permitted304 words
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Article155 1937-06-17 4 London Exchange Prices On June 7. Ampat (4/> 6/; Anglo-Burma (5/) 15'9: Ayer Hitam <5/) 27/6; Bangrin 20/6; Gopeng Cons. 2 S*; Hongkong (5/) 34/; Idris (5,) 12/; Ipoh (16 30/6; Kampong Lanjut 25 10 1 Kamuiuing (5/) 14/9; Kcpong 24/6; Kinta (50 16 6; Kinta Kellas <5/>155 words
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238 1937-06-17 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. Singapore, June 16. Company Dividend Total for Books Close financial Date Bx. Dlv. vear Tlv Payable Date to date TIN XO 2 JUIle 8 June 28 June 21 50% rsangrin nn sy o Junp 21 \c KatlT 8 Malay *J une n 9 June238 words
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