The Straits Budget, 29 September 1938
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1938-09-29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED nearly a century./ No. 1207. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEI*TEMBER 29, 1938. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration1238 1938-09-29 1 pIFTY of Singapore’s German colony oi 110 have notified the Registrar of Aliens, the Straits Times understands, that they intend to Ae absent :rom Singapore over the week-end. While some of the Germans intend to proceed to North Sumatra ports, others contemplate spending what should beStraits Times picture. - 1,238 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article720 1938-09-29 2 has hitherto relied.—Straits Times, Sept. 22. The European situation is changing with such bewildering rapidity day by day that it is difficult to write of anything else in this column. To go back to local topics will be a great relief, and ever) greater will be thehas hitherto relied.—Straits Times, Sept. 22. - 720 words
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Article921 1938-09-29 2 Thus Far —Straits Times, Sept. 23. Lord Halifax has appealed to the British public to refrain from forming premature conclusions and to await the time when Mr. Chamberlain will be able to place the country in full possession of the facts. We in Singapore will do well to follow that—Straits Times, Sept. 23. - 921 words
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Article856 1938-09-29 2 -Straits Times, Sept. 24. There is at once a position of the most extreme gravity in Europe and an almost entire absence of information, at the time of writing this article this morning. Mr. Chamberlain has gone back to England, and there is no hint of a third meeting-Straits Times, Sept. 24. - 856 words
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Article798 1938-09-29 3 —Straits Times, Sept. 26. At this time the local public is giving anxious thought to the position of Malaya in the event of a European war and in particular to the defence of the Singapore fortress. It is therefore desirable to consider the naval forces which can—Straits Times, Sept. 26. - 798 words
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Article306 1938-09-29 3 Straits Times, Sept. 26. Since attention has been focussed on the defence forces of Singaoore during the last few days, for obvious reasons. it is not surprising that a correspondent in the Straits Times today should again ask why there is no combatant Indian unit in the VolunteerStraits Times, Sept. 26. - 306 words
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Article1087 1938-09-29 3 ist raits Times, Sept. 27. Herr Hitler said last night that the cession of the Sudetenland was the last territorial claim he had to make in Europe. That was the outstanding point in a speech which was very different in tone from that made at Nuremberg. Another vitalist raits Times, Sept. 27. - 1,087 words
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Article1037 1938-09-29 4 moral issue.—Straits Times. Sept. 28. A European war is due to break out next Saturday. As a condemned man awaits the date of his execution, so do the nations of this high and ancient civilisation count the days before they fly at each other’s throats. Next week themoral issue.—Straits Times. Sept. 28. - 1,037 words
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Article174 1938-09-29 4 (From Our Own Correspondent' London, Sept. 15 OLD friends in Selangor will be interested to hear that Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sanguinetti have left Shepton Beauchamp and have bought a house at Ilminster, Somerset, named “Sum merrods.” Other ex-Malayans who have recently moved to new addresses174 words
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NOTES Of The DAY.
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Article173 1938-09-29 5 »t«he gods which men worshipped in Malaysia before the coming of Hinduism and Islam still hold their ancient power in the back streets of Batavia. A most curious survival of the old stone-worship has been found in that city by a Dutch scientist, Dr. Stutterheim, in a kampong173 words
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Article233 1938-09-29 5 wow many Europeans in Singapore know the nicknames by which they are known to their dhobies? The English-speaking dhoby is still a rarity. and our English names are a complete mystery to them, so they have to give us nicknames in Chinese. True, each dlioby has a certain233 words
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Article295 1938-09-29 5 IT is true the Malaya Tribune Press Ltd., as a company, has never paid a dividend, but th n it is r.ot run as a money-making concern, «,s our contemporary; it exists primarily to give the great, free, enlightened peoples of *his country ,a VOICE in the ndmini'*r295 words
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Article251 1938-09-29 5 EVERYBODY knows that the bird’snest soup which is. such a feature of Chinese dinners is made from swifts’ nests found in caves in Borneo and Siam, but I never knew until yesterday I that nests found in Singapore are used i tor the same purpose. My attention was251 words
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Article207 1938-09-29 5 Anak Kramat EXTRAORDINARY evidence about a young Malay Kiri supposed to possess ?r.a' ical powers was given in the Malacca police court a few days ago, and the lollowing extract from the Malacca Guardian report is well worth readme, as an example of the strange thir.ts that still crop up207 words
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Article185 1938-09-29 5 Tiger Shot.” yHE hobby of wild.-life photography In the Malayan jungle is not without hair-raising moments. That at least is the opinion of a Malay employed by Mr. Theodore Hubback, although I am not sure whether Mr. Hubback himself would agree. Several weeks ago Mr. Hubback was sitting in a185 words
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Article82 1938-09-29 5 C*ROM an address presented to a i Malayan estate manager on his 1 transfer to another appointment “The present satisfactory condition of the estate in general, its Labour Force in particular, and the introduction of the new Birth Benefit system are some of your achievements which will always82 words
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Article187 1938-09-29 5 Pieces-Of-Eight” EVERYONE who has read stories of pirates on the Spanish Main in his youth is still thrilled by the term “pieces-of-eight," and therefore it is worth noting that one of these romantic coins turned up in a Chinese junkshop in Ipoh the other day. This is not so surprising187 words
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Article162 1938-09-29 5 Malacca Guilder old coin found by Mr. de Touche In this Ipoh shop Is even more Interesting because It may be a relic of the time when the Dutch held Malacca and there was not a single British settlement In the Peninsula. This is a guilder of the Dutch East162 words
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Article200 1938-09-29 5 Pre-European ALSO in Mr. de Touche’s collection is a gold coin found by him in the possession of a Malay in Java which was minted in 1495, three years after the discovery of America by Columbus and before any European ship had sailed the Malaysian seas. This coin was minted200 words
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Article177 1938-09-29 5 hear so many terrible things about the Japanese in China nowadays that it is a relief to be able to record a little incident which shows how diiferent are the Japanese people In their own country. Some time ago an old Japanese rubber planter died in a Johore177 words
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Article175 1938-09-29 6 WE all know the planter who says he hates the sight of a rubber tree and grows a high bamboo hedge around his garden so as to shut out the sight of the eternal Hevea. And who can blame him But In future it may be an aesthetic175 words
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Article247 1938-09-29 6 IT was interesting to read in the Straits Times the other day that in the col Tee-shop “golf” machines, or pin-tables as they are known at Home, i he player gets seven tries for one cent. In other words, this craze is four times as cheap in Singapore247 words
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Article210 1938-09-29 6 dipping into the reminiscences of Sir Orfeur Cavenagh. a Straits governor of the sixties, during mv afternoon siesta last Sunday I came across a remarkable instance o? the way in which the mind can influence the body even to the point ot causing death. This incident happened in210 words
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Article83 1938-09-29 6 AS the StraiU Times benevolently wishes other people to profit by its mistakes, here ts a useful note contributed by a Kuala Lumpur reader There is a dreadful solecism in the first sentence of the editorial entitled ‘lf They Fight-’ in the Straits Times of September 17. in83 words
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Article245 1938-09-29 6 IT seems that a reader of this column made an original contribution to science the other day when he suggested the possibility ot supplying Chinese gourmets with b rd’s-nest soup lrom the eaves ol Singapore houses instead ot from eaves in Borneo The edible nests are made245 words
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Article241 1938-09-29 6 r J HE ordinary house swift makes its nest of dried grass, feathers, bits of paper and other rubbish, stuck together with mud and a little saliva. In f act, it looks iust about as eaible as some of those queer modern breakfast foods that are manufactured241 words
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Article225 1938-09-29 6 A FTER reading tlie comments ol the Malaya Catholic Leader on the need tor more effective organisation ol clerical workers a few days ago, I was by the honest and outspoken manner in which Christianity is stating its attitude towards social problems in this country nowadays. Years ago225 words
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Article231 1938-09-29 6 TTHE pink Bungor opposite Clifford Pier has been a picture during the last few days, especially in the early morning or late afternoon when Collyer Quay is empty and it is possible to admire at leisure the beauty of the young tree in its new foliage tipped with231 words
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Article182 1938-09-29 6 WHEN one looks at the gardens 0 f the older houses in Singapore, they reveal surprisingly little interest ii flowering trees on the part of their bygone owners, perhaps because .son> of the species available today were \vi known then. My private ambition is to own an182 words
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Article183 1938-09-29 6 J NEVER realised before what a stickler lor routine Government is until I saw the perplexity created .n the Malayan bureaucracy by the reduc ti.»n of the Straits Times’ price to live cents When this change was made we wrote to all subscribers and told them that the183 words
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Article164 1938-09-29 6 I ISTENERS to ZHL in Singapore last Sunday evening had the curious experience of hearing the Governor read the lesson in St. Andrews Cathedral to the accompaniment ot Scottish pipers. What happened was that the Scottish company of the S.V.C. marched from the padang to attend service in164 words
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Article280 1938-09-29 7 Ur. T. S. Macauley, who was for some v a rs In Seremban, now lives at 24, Mill Koad. Worthing. \lr. L. E. Morris, formerly, on the .v.all of the Rubber Research Institute, is now living at Datchet. Bucks. Mr. J. M. McDonald, of Punggor Rubber Estates.280 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article126 1938-09-29 7 COLEMAN.- On Sopt. 23. at Swansea to Margaret (nee Petrie) wife of Captain C. F C Coleman—a daughter. I ORENZ-MEYER. —At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on September 26, 1938. to Hildegard. wife of A. V. Lorenz-Meyer. a daughter. HEBDITCH. —At Maternity Hospital. Singapore. September 24. to Peggy, wife of126 words
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Article45 1938-09-29 7 I EO—LOH.—The engagement is announced b* tween Mr. Jacob Teo Swee Kirr., eldest son of Mr. Mrs. Teo Ah Thiam. and Miss Annie Loh Sye Kian second daughter of Mr. Mrs. Loh Khye Choon bolh of Singapore. E M S. Siam papers please ropy)45 words
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Article60 1938-09-29 7 CHUA.—TIie marriage took place on s^pt 21. 1938. between Mr. Low Kce Gak of Emerald Hill Road, Singapore, second son of the late Mr. Low Peng Hwee, and Miss Lnua Mul Hong eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. Chua Hock Chai of Orchard Road. Singapore bONES-EBERT.—Before Mr. Rawlings (Third Magistrate)60 words
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Article416 1938-09-29 7 Sept. 12. CAPTAIN C. B, Barry, R.N., Commander j F. S. Billings, R.N. and Lieut.-Comman- der D. V. Sprague, R.N. left Government House. The Belgian Minister to Siam and Mrs. H. Segaert, Hon. Mr. C. G. Howell, the Consul General for the Netherlands and Mrs. H. M. T.416 words
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188 1938-09-29 7 MAJOR CHIPP, Adviser on Forest Engineering to the Malayan Forest Service, is visiting British dependencies in West Africa to investigate possibilities of developing sawmilling for the supply of the local markets’ industry, in which it is hoped that African enterprise will play188 words
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Article94 1938-09-29 7 Tho following appointments have been gazetted in the F.M.S. Raja Zainal bin Raja Sulaiman to be an Assistant Electrical Engineer, Grade 11, Electrical Department, F.M.S. Mr. W. C. S. Corry to act as District Officer, Kinta. Mr. R. C. S. Harris to act as Chief Assistant District Officer,94 words
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Article, Illustration340 1938-09-29 7 One Of City’s BestKnown Men. THE funeral took place at Bidadari Cemetery on Sept. 25 of Mr. James Robertson, general manager and director of Guthrie and Co., Ltd., who died on Saturday, aged 56. Mr. Robertson was a former member of the Legislative Council, chairman340 words
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Article339 1938-09-29 7 Leaders— The Crisis Over 2 Thus Far— 2 Deadlock 2 If War Comes 3 Hitler’s Speech 4 Awaiting War 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Pictorial Section 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page \Y> Malayan General News— Betel Chewing Still Popular In Malaya339 words
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Article125 1938-09-29 7 •T'HE following FM S appointments are gazetted: Messrs M. Ogle, A. T. Grieve, C. H Tolliday and P. Whitworth to be European Masters, Malayan Educational Service. Drs. H. M. McOluddery and O. P. Jones to lx* Medical Officers, Malayan Medical Service. Dr. (MLssi E. S. O. Thomson to125 words
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Obituary104 1938-09-29 7 DEATHS HOA—Madam Choa York Neo, age, 30, wife of Mr. Lim Choon Tee (Charlie Lim) the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Choa Eng Wan, the 3rd daughter-in-law of the late Mr. Lim Mali Slang and Mrs. Lim Mah Siang, the Grand daughter of the late Mr. '<‘e Choon Guan Mis.104 words
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270 1938-09-29 8 German Comm unity More At Ease About Future. Singapore, Sept. 27. ANXIKTY following Herr Hitler’s “Peace or War” speech pervades every sphere of activity in Singapore this morning. While Services and business men are most directly concerned, even groups of syces spent the morning over270 words
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Article55 1938-09-29 8 <From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Sept. 26. A COMMUNIQUE has been issued by Minister of Defence denying that the Army is contemplating big scale mobilisation. All that is happening, it is said, is that troops are training in preparation for the review when the King55 words
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290 1938-09-29 8 JENTENCE of four months* rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. H. A. Forrer, Criminal District Court Judge, on Sept. 27, on M. Gurusamy, President of the Singapore Traction Company Employees' Association, who was convicted on a charge of criminal intimidation. Notice of appeal290 words
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Article72 1938-09-29 8 'I'HE serious effect of the reduction in the international tin quota on thousands of mining labourers in Malaya was emphasised by Sir John Bagnall speaking at the halfyearly general meeting of the Straits Trading Company in Singapore <>n Sept. 20. Sir John quoted figures to show72 words
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82 1938-09-29 8 A FURTHER sum of $lOO,OOO in Chinese currency has been remitted to the Legislative Yuan of the Chinese Government by the Singapore China Relief Fund. This represents the fourth remittance for the month of September, bringing the tota lor this month to $400,000. At82 words
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Article324 1938-09-29 8 London Decisions SHIPS FROM HERE FULL OF CARGO. Singapore, Sept. 27. THE minimum general war risk insurance rate for merchandise between United Kingdom and Far East ports generally has been increased to 100s. per cent, for cargoes in both directions, states a Reuter message, j324 words
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Article73 1938-09-29 8 T HE marriage took place at Singapore Registry on Sept. 27 of Mr. H. Vernon Jones, managing director of Watts and Co.. Ltd., Singapore, to Mrs. H V. Ebert, a Singapore pianist. The bridegroom is the son of the late Major Vernon Jones, and Mrs73 words
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235 1938-09-29 8 Government Appeals To Local Firms For Support. Singapore, Sept. 27. FOLLOWING the appeal of Sir Shenton Thomas, for more Volunteers in his speech at the opening of the I.S.P. conference last Friday, it is understood that the Government has communicated with a number of Singapore235 words
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Article78 1938-09-29 8 “BIG APPLE” COMES TO SINGAPORE FOLLOWING the screening at a city cinema a fortnight ago of a magazine film showing how to dance the “big apple," this year-old American craze has struck Singapore's taxi dance halls. At a leading taxi hall on Saturday night, more than 70 per cent, of78 words
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Article171 1938-09-29 8 Singapore, Sept. 27 THE Straits Times understands that the Government has taken normal precautionary measures io ensure that there are adequate sup plies of foodstuffs in Singapore. It *s felt that present supplies >7 essential commodities are adequate, and there is no reason to suppose that171 words
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Correspondence
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Article334 1938-09-29 9 An Indian Infantry Company? desire to join in local defence. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— I should like to support the letter contributed to your columns by an ex-Service man expressing his ardent desire for the formation of an Indian company of the Singapore Volunteer334 words
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Article187 1938-09-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—l wish to take this opportunity to express my keen appreciation of the remarkable work that is oeing done through the medium of your newspaper for the betterment of Malaya in general, and Singapore in particular, and its people regardless187 words
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Article293 1938-09-29 9 FIRST SUNDAY HALF HOLIDAY. Assistants’ Gratitude Expressed. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The employees are hailing with delight the laudable gesture made by the South Indian merchants in parsing a resolution at their Chamber in favour of granting a half-holiday on Sundays to the shop-assistants. The293 words
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Article116 1938-09-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Behind the cartloads of brickbats hurled by your contemporary, I wonder if it was for the honour of a two-year-old journalistic grudge that had made them so satirical, or was it attributed to fear—fear that their sales will correspondingly suffer, now116 words
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Article123 1938-09-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—As a Frenchman, and as a guest and friend of the British Empire in Singapore. I once more feel disgusted with the policy of surrendering followed by both France and Britain. France is as strong as she can be militarily Do123 words
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Article217 1938-09-29 9 Tribute To Straits Times Tradition. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In 1917 the late Mr. A. W. Still, of revered memory, came to our rescue and championed the cause of Malayan Eurasians for military service during the Great War, whereupon hundreds were given chances to enlist.217 words
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Article161 1938-09-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—The letter writen by “Only-A-Suggestion in your paper a few days ago, about the publication of creditable passes at the examinations held by the Institute of Architects of Malaya is well worth consideration. If the authorities concerned would be161 words
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Article67 1938-09-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The announcement made by Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice, president of the British Legion, to place the great organisation of ex-Servlce men at th e disposal of the Government in the event of a national emergency, also applies out here. So67 words
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Article89 1938-09-29 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The formation of a wcll-organ-ised General Trade Union Council, a parental body for all small unions, is something that should be tackled immediately, in view of the large proportion of illiterates who are incoherent or vague about their difficulties89 words
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87 1938-09-29 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batu Pahat, Sept 25 A VOYAGE from the west coast of Malaya to Sumatra and back In a 14ft boat was made by Mohamed bln Ninam Shah, a 16-yeai old boy of the Government English School, Batu Pahat The two crossings87 words
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444 1938-09-29 9 ARECANUT EXPORTS TO INDIA. the increased popularity of tobacco smoking among Asiatics in Malaya, arecanut (‘‘betel nut”) chewing is still popular and shows no signs or waning. There are exports of arecanuts to India and other Asiatic countries, it is stated in the annual444 words
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Article436 1938-09-29 10 Dr. Barclay Barrowman Gives Views To Planters. “NEUROTICISM” OF EUROPEANS OF YOUNGER GENERATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang* Sept. 24. CONDEMNATION of “the present type of concrete box’' bungalows for Europeans in Malaya as entirely unsuitable for the tropics was made by Dr. Barclay Barrowman in436 words
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Article69 1938-09-29 10 r*HARGED with driving a car negligently in Stamford Road, Singapore, where he collided with a stationary car, a European, T. Krey, pleaded guilty in the Singapore Traffic Court, on Sept. 23. He said that he was dazzled by the lights of an oncoming car and the collision69 words
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Article28 1938-09-29 10 IJEARING of the dispute between the Singapore Traction Company. Ltd., and its employees will begin before an arbitration tribunal set up by Government today.28 words
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Article238 1938-09-29 10 MR. BRADDELL THE SULTAN. One Authorised Statement. 11/IR Roland Brad deli, the per- sonal legal adviser to the Sultan of Johore, in a cable to the Straits Times from Genoa on Sept. 24. says: “The only authorised statement issued by me concerning the Sultan of Johore is that communicated to238 words
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Article175 1938-09-29 10 No Proceedings On Nine Additional Charges. MINE additional charges against 11 Harry Goldenberg (50), and Oswald Ed wards (28), who were each sentenced tc 15 months’ rigorous imprisonment by the Criminal District Court Judge on pleading guilty to three charges of criminal breach of trust,175 words
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Article, Illustration216 1938-09-29 10 Crippled Girl Lays Stone. jyisJRMURING a prayer, a little crippled girl, Kim Moi. laid the foundation stone of the St. Andrew’s Orthopaedic Hospital, a new $60,000 building and the first hospital of its kind in Malaya, at Kee Sun Road, Katong. on Sept. 23. A number)f the Bishop of Singapore.—Straits Times picture: - 216 words
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Article141 1938-09-29 10 Mr. C. F. Smith Goes On Transfer. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Sept. 21. A PPRECIATION of the services rendered by Mr. C. F. Smith, was recorded at today’s meeting of the Malacca Municipal Commissioners. Mr. Tan Chong Lek said that Mr. Smith served as commissioner141 words
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Article146 1938-09-29 10 Wider Pro> dsion In New Law? Special to the Straits Times. I EGAL recognition of asso-1-4 ciations of employees is, it is understood, provided for in the new industrial disputes legislation under consideration by Government. Registered societies of are recognised under the existing ordinance, but it146 words
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Article142 1938-09-29 10 THE charge of making a false entry into the cash book of the Continental Cafe and Bar preferred against a Hollander, C. L. van der Vliet, was withdrawn in the Singapore Fourth Police Court on Sept. 23. by Detective Inspector L. W. C. Byrde. Van der Vliet142 words
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Article61 1938-09-29 11 •THE first statue of Gen. Chiang Kai Shek in Malaya will be erected in front of the new Chung Cheng High School when it opens in January next. The statue is presented by \lr. Chen Yu Tsung, Assistant Inspector of Chinese Schools, Singapore, and will61 words
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Article297 1938-09-29 11 Pay Increase Ends Strike. THE 650 Chinese cargo coolies who refused work on the wharves on Sept. 21 returned to work the next morning, after having accepted an offer of an increase of five cents a day in pay made by their employers, the Tanjong297 words
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486 1938-09-29 11 R. R. L Director’s Statement Regarding Staff Changes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 23. AN obvious connection between producers and consumption research arose from the fact that it was in the producers’ interest to do everything possible to increase consumption, so as486 words
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Article75 1938-09-29 11 Chinese Sent To Gaol For Two Years. SEARCHING a Norwegian vessel soon after her arrival from China ports on Tuesday, a Revenue Officer discovered $8,000 worth of non-Government chandu concealed under the concrete flooring in the fore part of the ship. The seizure. 1.000 tahils.75 words
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Article, Illustration225 1938-09-29 11 2 Women Among 13 Candidates. THIRTEEN candidates sat last week in Singapore for the coveted Colony Queen’s Scholarships. Others sat at Kuala Lumpui and Taiping for the F.M.S. Queen's Scholarships. Two of the Colony candidates were women. Most were Eurasians oi Chinese, but there was one225 words
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Article47 1938-09-29 11 'From Our Own Correspondent! Malacca, Sept. 25. Well-known in Medan and in various parts of Malaya as an enthusiastic church worker ot the Methodist Mission for the past 30 years, the Rev Ng Khoan Jui died at his residence in Gajaberang Road Malacca47 words
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337 1938-09-29 11 Many Asiatic Drivers At Sunday's Trials THAT there is sufficient interest in motor sport in Singapore to justify the frequent staging of major speed trials was demonstrated convincingly on Sunday by the large attendance and large number of competitors in the Automobile Association of Malaya’s337 words
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119 1938-09-29 11 Travel Men May Admit Them To Tiffins. “WOMEN improve any Singapore club.” said Mr. “Jock” Carmichael at Saturday's tiffin meeting of the Cosmo Club at the Adelphi Hotel. Cosmo Club is an association of men connected with the travel, motor and newspaper industries Mr. Carmichael119 words
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Article58 1938-09-29 11 *l*o protect their native island Hainan from the Japanese. Malayan Hainanese are launching a campaign for funds. They are reminded of continual threats by Japanese to capture the island and an appeal is made to Malayan Hainanese to co-operate in the defence of tho island and58 words
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156 1938-09-29 12 Moves Follow Crisis In Europe. R.A.F. MEN AFFECTED. ALTHOUGH cancellation of leave in the three Services is occurring in Great Britain, business still is largely as usual in the Singapore hcitdcjuarters of the Army, the Royal Navy and the Air Force. However, restrictions have been imposed156 words
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Article91 1938-09-29 12 Shanghai Battalion's Sudden Orders. T*HE 1st Battalion. Thr Sealorth Highlanders which was recently sent to Shanghai to reinlorce the British garrison in the International Settlement has been suddenly ordered to leave for Hong Kong, states a Reuter message. The battalion is now being embarked on a91 words
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Article212 1938-09-29 12 Introduced By Seletar A.O.C. Special to the Straits Times. r\IEHARDS among Services men were surprised to read in Saturday’s Straits Times that a two-months-old Royal Air Force baseball team that afternoon was meeting Singapore Americans, leading local exponents of the game. In seriously adopting baseball as a212 words
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Article85 1938-09-29 12 A LTHOUGH Capt. T. B. Drew, of II MS Royal Oak, was due to embark within the next few days to take over his new appointment of Commodore, Malaya, his appointment has been indefinitely postponed, the Straits Times understands. Capt. Drew, who should have arrived at85 words
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Article50 1938-09-29 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 22. MR C. Alma Baker, the Perak planter, is back in Malaya for a short spell. He arrived today by the P. and O. liner Ranchi on one of his periodic visits of inspection to properties near Batu Gajah.50 words
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135 1938-09-29 12 Coming For Annual Training. FOR its annual training course under canvas, the Malay Regiment will be arriving in Singapore from Port Dickson today. The regiment, which will be about 700 strong and under the command of Major J. R. G. Andre, will camp in135 words
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454 1938-09-29 12 .Special to the Straits Times TO watch large and sweaty men tie each other in knots, pull faces and make noises, thousands of Singaporeans went to the Happy World Stadium on Saturday to see wrestling introduced to Singapore, and to decide for themselves454 words
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282 1938-09-29 12 Sturdy Youngsters Give Physical Drill Display. 1\/[0RE than 1,500 people of all nationalities visited the exhibition of Malay handicrafts held over the week-end at the Tanglin Tinggi Malay Boys School, Clemenceau Avenue. On display were all types of village handicrafts, from home-made toothbrushes282 words
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Article122 1938-09-29 12 Pahang State Council Discussion. AT the last meeting of the Pahan? State Council Saiyid ‘Abdu Rahman spoke on the subject of vernacular education, saying that unci' 1 the present system a Malay boy sp nt live or six years at school without learning anything that122 words
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Article68 1938-09-29 12 FURTHER extension of the facility offered by the Singapore < Club will be made on Saturdaywhich date the clOvSing hours we. extended from 9 p.m. until 10.30 P‘" Dinners will be available until i k tlme hr The future policy of the club v. 1. determined by68 words
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Article, Illustration258 1938-09-29 13 High Hopes For Future Development. J. H. MARSMAN HERE. THE Great Marsman mining interests in Manila are not likely |to actively develop any Malayan properties until they have consolidated their extensive interests in the Netherlands Indies, Jan Hendrik Marsman, managing director of the group,258 words
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Article145 1938-09-29 13 Earl Benjafield. AT the Singapore Presbyterian Church on Sept. 22, the Rev. Stephen Band officiating, Miss Marion Beatrice Benjafield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Benjafield, of Singapore, was married to Captain Thomas Edric Cooper Earl, son of Captain T. C. Earl and Mrs. Earl, of Paignton,145 words
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134 1938-09-29 13 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 20. THE Chinese community of Negri Sembilan have been very generous in their contributions to the China Relief Fund. They have already remitted $700,000 >n Chinese currency. Now contributions are being sent in Straits currency, and a new134 words
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Article197 1938-09-29 13 Perak Sultan To Officiate. JN a spectacular ceremony at the beautiful port of Lumut, in the Dindings, on Oct. 1, the Sultan of Perak will christen the first of the R.A.F. Short Sunderland flying-boats with the name of his State. Shortly afterwards, the Sultans of Selangor197 words
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Article, Illustration83 1938-09-29 13 AFTER taking this photograph of prince Mahmud of Trcvgganu and 4 Miss Joyce Blencowe walking down Oxford’s High Street, Mr. Norman George Miller photographer of the Oxford Times, was involved in a scuffle, the sequel to which was the issue of a summons for assault aaainst83 words
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196 1938-09-29 13 Changes From Oct. 8. pROM Oct. 8, and for the duration r of the European winter, Imperial Airways will switch to winter schedule. Instead of five and ahalf days, as at present, the South-ampton-Singapore journey will take several hours more than six daysy Instead of196 words
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Article62 1938-09-29 13 TkjEWS has been received by cable of tin* death at her home in Hampton. Middlesex on Sept. 21 of Mrs. Katherine Russell Shepherd, widow ol Capt. E. A Shepherd, who was lor several years a pilot in the Singapore Pilot Service. She leaves two sons, and62 words
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Article901 1938-09-29 14 Canning Experiments Local Produce. AGRICULTURAL REPORT THE POSSIBILITIES of increased fruit growing and I canning in Malaya are discussed by Mr. 0. T. Faulkner, Director of Agriculture, S.S., and Adviser on Agriculture, Malay States, in his annual report just issued. Mr. Faulkner remarks that fruit901 words
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33 1938-09-29 14 It was stated at the last meeting of the committee of the Straits Chinese British Association that the chairman has discussed with Government the housing problem in Singapore.33 words
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196 1938-09-29 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. SPOKE today to a mail who played rugby with two broken ribs and who is keeping cheerful in Bungsar Hospital though his chest is in plaster. He is Mr. R. Darby, who arrived in Malaya recently196 words
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218 1938-09-29 14 ‘Machinery* Ready In Almost Every School. Special to the Straits Times. A LTHOUGH there is the “machinery” in nearly every Singa- pore school for the training of children in air raid precautions, including the wearing of respirators, active work has so far been218 words
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Article104 1938-09-29 14 Proprietress Robbed Of $30 Cash. DRANDISHING revolvers and knives. four Chinese entered a sundry goods shop in Bukit Timah Road, near Newton Circus, on Monday night and robbed the proprietress of $30 in cash The shop assistants were about to put up the shutters104 words
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203 1938-09-29 14 Malayan Aborigines Civilisation. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. JT was likely that the Temiar tribe of aborigines living on the Malayan main range between Perak and Kelantan would adjust itself to civilised life in spite of the fact that primitive people often broke down in the face203 words
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Article, Illustration2815 1938-09-29 15 Pla nting Topics Rubber Research Institute Favours Budgrafts. PRACTICAL PLANTER SAYS FUTURE LIES IN CLONAL SEED. “Seedlings Must Still Be Regarded As Unproved Material.” Singapore, Sept. 24. TODAY’S conference of the Incorporated Society of Planters in IVnang is devoted to the question uppermost in2,815 words
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138 1938-09-29 16 Edwards Gets 15 Months For Breach Of Trust. TWENTY-EIGHT- YEAR old Oswald Edwards who, together with Harry Goldenberg, both described as Britishers, started a business known as the Malayan Service Bureau, in Rodney House, Singapore, and used the money which had been deposited by138 words
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Article109 1938-09-29 16 Test By Bombers From Seietar. TO test the new aerodrome at Kuching. Sarawak, a flight of three Vickers Vildebeestes from No. 36 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Far East, will leave Singapore on Sunday and return on Tuesday. Although it was announced in Singapore some months ago109 words
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Article159 1938-09-29 16 \IR. D. HILLARY 30 V EARS IN MALAYA. AFTER a long police career in Malaya, Mr. Denis Hillary, Chief Police Officer, Malacca, left lor England on retirement in the P. O. liner Chitral on Sept. 23. Starting as an inspector in 1908, Mr. Hillary first159 words
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Article162 1938-09-29 16 Barlow-Willard Wedding. 'THE wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday, of Mr. S. V. Barlow, son of Mr. Thomas Barlow and the late Mrs. Barlow, of Orillia, Canada, and Miss Dorothy L. Willard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Willard of Morrisburg, Canada.162 words
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Article82 1938-09-29 16 < From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Sept. 21. A SURVEY of food prices in Ipoh compared with prices ruling i :1 January shows a drop of between -I and 25 per cent. Owing to the increase in the number of pigs in the state,82 words
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Advertisement27 1938-09-29 16 By Appointment to H.H. THE RAJAH OF SARAWAK H.H. THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. OPTICIANS AND WATCHMAKER* ONLY ADDRESS:—* 3, CAPITOL BUILDING, S’PO RE27 words
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Article, Illustration557 1938-09-29 17 If ISS BEGUM SHI RAZEE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. 1 A H. Shirazee of Singapore, who will appear as a Raiput Princess in the pageant to he staged by the Lotus Club on October 1. The proceeds wil' go towards the cost of a557 words
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944 1938-09-29 21 Making Tke Budget Of A Working, Girl. JT is the general opinion that stenographers in Singapore are very well off. This idea originated, I think, from the days when it was possible to step into a goodsalaried billet with little or no trouble,944 words
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277 1938-09-29 21 THAT there was no allegation *of seduction and that the plaintiff remained a person of unblemished character was taken into consideration by Mr. Justice Horne, when awarding $B5O and costs to Miss Maria Wong, 27-year-old nurse, in the Singapore High Court on Sept.277 words
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Article248 1938-09-29 21 Sequel To Fatal Car Crash. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 21. “UNFORTUNATELY, the type of offence is common in Singapore, and, since the accused’s trial, appears to have become increasingly common in the Federated Malay States.” said the acting Chief Justice, F.M.S. Mr.248 words
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Article75 1938-09-29 21 —Reuter. London, Sepf. 20. THAT John Rowley, 45, an accountant home on leave from Malaya, took his life while the balance of his mind was disturbed was the verdict returned at the inquest at Battersea. Rowley was found gassed in his room with a radio set.—Reuter. - 75 words
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64 1938-09-29 21 *T r FIE Government has appointed a committee to investigate the opportunities for the employment of local born Asiatics in the engineering profession in Malaya, it was stated at a committee meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association. The possibilities of new avenues of employment in64 words
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Article208 1938-09-29 22 Planters’ Support Sought At I. S. P. Conference. MEN ARE NEEDED NOW. I (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 23. THE Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, spoke today of the critical times through which the world is passing and appealed for more recruits for the Volunteer forces208 words
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Article285 1938-09-29 22 Governor Declines To Comment. PIONEER PLANTERS RECALLED. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 23 *I*HE Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, opening the I.S.P. Conference in Penang today, said he would not discuss the price of rubber. “When I last did that I was immediately credited with having285 words
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47 1938-09-29 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia. Sept. 22 T° f ‘TJip the pulk installations at Bin > and Kupang for Qantas Empir*- Airways flying-boats, six large oil tanks this week are being towed from Sourabaya. The long tow will take about a week47 words
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108 1938-09-29 22 IN continuation of the policy of ap- pointing Probationary Inspectors fiom the rank and file three promotions were made during the year, two being Malays and one a Sikh, says the Inspector-General of Police. F.M.S., Mr. C. H. Sansom, in his annual report. The promotion108 words
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Article, Illustration213 1938-09-29 22 Government Committee Is Investigating. Special to the Straits Times FOLLOWING the report made to Government by Professor R. G. McOwan, of Raffles College, on the possibility of establishing an engineering department at the college. Government has set up a committee to investigate opportunities for213 words
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Article85 1938-09-29 22 <Frcm Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Sept. 20. P AST JAVA white cabbage growers have found valuable markets in the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. Baghdad is the centre of the importing trade. The trade is of such importance that special freight facilities are being provided85 words
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244 1938-09-29 22 VUVALAYA was remarkably free from lir4 organised gaming, other than that carried on in clubs, remarks Mr. C. 11. Sansom. Inspector-General of Police, in his annual report just issued. Lotteries were promoted by clubs”, he writes, “on the results of races promoted by the244 words
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Article82 1938-09-29 22 $30,000 SENT FROM SINGAPORE. jMOST unostentatious of Singapore China Relief Fund workers, a group of Singapore Chinese women have sent to China $30,000 in Chinese currency for the assistance of children refugees. The group is officially known as the women’s committee of the relief fund and82 words
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55 1938-09-29 22 From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Batavia, Sept. 20. MEGOTIATIONS are in progress between the Australian Government and the Royal Netherlands Indies Airways ''K.N.I.L.M.) over a complete aerial survey of British New Guinea. The Dutch company already has mapped from the air the greater part55 words
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Article52 1938-09-29 22 From Our Own Correspondent* Batavia. Sept. 22 JO discuss legislative and financial details of an air raids precautions scheme embracing the whole of Java the Anti Air Raids Commission will hold its second meeting on Wednesday The Government will consider thr commission's recommendations later h52 words
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Article, Illustration900 1938-09-29 23 Steady Progress Being Made At Chuah. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 19. TREES have been felled, swamps have been filled, and what t was once a tropical jungle of 243 acres, is today a thriving hamlet of pioneer Indian settlers. This is900 words
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195 1938-09-29 23 TO link Singapore in a few minutes with the growing Changi Garrison, one of the most important parts of the' Singapore fortress, a new, broad, smooth-surfaced highway, with corners banked high to enable them to be negotiated with safety at speeds of nearly195 words
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467 1938-09-29 23 Cash Security From Indian Chinese: Singapore Allegations LIARRY GOLDENBERG, an elderly Britisher, was sentenced to 15 months’ rigorous imprisonment by the Singapore Criminal District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, on Sept. 21, on pleading guilty to three charges of criminal breach of trust involving a total sum of $3,500. As467 words
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Article147 1938-09-29 23 TIGHT motor torpedo boats for the Netherlands Indies naval forces are provided for in the Dutch defence budget, according to a Reuter message from The Hague. This announcement follows a recent British Admiralty statement that a flotilla of new type 60-foot 18-ton motor torpedo-boats were147 words
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Article, Illustration697 1938-09-29 24 Mr. Hubback Criticises Suggested Change. fKITICISM of Colonel Cecil Rae’s Federal Council suggests tion that the care of Malaya’s wild life should be entrusted to the officers of the Forests Department is expressed bv Mr. Theodore Huhback, > ceognised as perhaps the greatest697 words
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131 1938-09-29 24 IF you see a man walking with a round brimless cap of dark green cloth with a green pom-pom in the centre ol' the crown, and with a khaki five buttoned singlebreasted tunic, and khaki knickerbockers worn with puttees of green cloth, would you131 words
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Article374 1938-09-29 24 Director Promises More Aid. INCREASE IN ASIATIC INSTRUCTORS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 23. KHR. H. J. PAGE, director of the Rubber Research Institute, speaking at the I.S.P. Conference said that the two-year plan which he formulated soon after his arrival in Malaya was now374 words
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Article95 1938-09-29 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Sept 23. DUGIS, Banjarese and Javanese live U in a settlement at Chuah. which is quite close to the Indian settlement. In addition to the cultivation of lood crops, these settlers roar goats and have planted various fruit trees Cashew nut95 words
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380 1938-09-29 24 Pro-Native Poliev %> Chinese. THE policy of “maintaining Sarawak for the natives’’ is responsible for the absence of political or factional disturbances among the Chinese in the State, suggests Mr. Edward Parnell, Chief Secretary, Sarawak, in his annual administration report just issued. Mr. Parnell380 words
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67 1938-09-29 24 From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Sept. 20 'T'HE 5,000-ton British tramp steamer Welcombe, which has been aground at Bantam Bay, West Java, was refloated yesterday afternoon and is now in Tanjong Priok Harbour. Batavia, for survey. The ship was travelling from Cape Town to Australia,67 words
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352 1938-09-29 25 “Cannot Subscribe To Anglo-French Plan,” Says Prague. Prague, Sept. 21. t CRITICAL situation has arisen following the Czech Government’s reply to Britain and France stating, according to a Reuter message from Paris, that it cannot subscribe to the Anglo-French proposals for the cession352 words
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Article158 1938-09-29 25 Reuter. "Painful Impression On The Public.** London, Sept. 21. k J i would be impossible to deny that the Anglo-French proposals have made an impression on the British and French public hardly less painful than upon the Czechs.” says the Daily Telegraph. “On ihe assumption,Reuter. - 158 words
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Article83 1938-09-29 25 —Brtish Wireless. London, Sept. 10. THE Ministry of Labour cost-of-living index at Sept. 1 was unchanged from the emonth before and 1 per eenr. higher than a year ago. Wage changes reported to the Ministry of Labour in the first eight months of this year—Brtish Wireless. - 83 words
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Article59 1938-09-29 25 —Reuter. London. Sept. 22. ANE of the most remarkable demonstrations sin'e the beginning of the crisis occurred at Whitehall tonight, when a crowd which at one time totalled 10,000. chanted: “Stand by the Czechs” and “Chamberlain must go.” Additional police who were drafted handled the position ‘artfully.—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article106 1938-09-29 25 -Reuter. Special Measures To Be Taken. The Hague. Sept. 20. OPECIAL steps will be taken for the defence of Dutch colonies in the East Indies, declared Queen Wilhelmina in a speech from the throne today. Referring to loreign allairs, the Queen said that it-Reuter. - 106 words
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Article130 1938-09-29 25 Reuter. Iraq Suggests Independence. Geneva, Sept. 20. WINDING up the League Assembly debate on the Palestine Mandate, Mr. R. A. Butler, British Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, pointed out that speakers had shown a divergence of views which increased the mandatory Power’s difficulty in finding a fairReuter. - 130 words
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Article66 1938-09-29 25 Peiping, Sept. 23. prominent mili- tary officers were present at yesterday’s ceremonies inaugurating the organisations of the United Front,” which are combining the direction of the affairs of the present Peiping and Nanking regimes. The Council also proposes taking steps to place .he organisations on the basis66 words
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Article57 1938-09-29 25 —Reuter. Munich, Sept. 19. TROOPS are being entrained in 1 freight vans today to an eastern station on the line towards Austria. Their exact destination is unknown Crowds are watching horse-drawn field-guns and field-kitchen arriving at Munich. Reuter. Cairo, Sept. 19. The Egyptian Government is orde—Reuter. - 57 words
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54 1938-09-29 25 Field-Marshal Goering assumes a modest demeanour after receiving a warm pat on the hack from Herr Hitler, who evidently is in a happy mood. The picture of the Reich’s two most Important men was taken when the Fuehrer reviewed 120,000 troops during the Nuremberg Congress. On the right is Herr54 words
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Article, Illustration123 1938-09-29 26 -Reuter. London, Sept. 22. LOUD Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, in a statement today urged the public to refrain from forming premature conclusions and to await the time when Mr. Chamberlain was in a position to place the country in full possession of the facts. Meanwhile-Reuter. - 123 words
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204 1938-09-29 26 —Reuter. Sobs In Prague Streets. CRY FOR MILITARY DICTATORSHIP. Prague, Sept. 21. THE RE were »r>bs and some hysteria hut mainly stony silence in the streets as public loudspeakers tonight broadcast a statement announcing the (Government’s acceptance of the Anglo-French plan for the solution of—Reuter. - 204 words
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Article119 1938-09-29 26 Reuter Prague, Sept. 21. THE Sudeten town of Eger, near 1 the Reich frontier, is in a ferment of excitement at the news that Prague has acceded to the AngloFrench demands. Mast of the Sudeten population is thronging the streets, shouting “hell ;ind wearing Nazi armbands. AReuter - 119 words
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Article271 1938-09-29 26 Britain’ s Reply To Minorities. sooner or later.—Reuter end British Wireless. "FIRMLY OPPOSED.” Reassurance To Czech Covernnient. London, Sept. 22. REFERENCE to demands by “two countries adjacent to Czechoslovakia and a large portion of the German Press” was made by Lord Winterton, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in a; sooner or later.—Reuter end British Wireless. - 271 words
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Article45 1938-09-29 26 Reuter. London, Sept. 23 ■'HE proposed Fascist march along the Thames Embankment at Hammersmith, near London, on Sunday has been banned by the Metropolitan Commissioner of Police on the ground that no march or procession could be allowed in the existing circumstances.—Reuter.– Reuter. - 45 words
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Article130 1938-09-29 26 Premier's Plea For Order. Godesberg, Sept. 23. THE Chamberlain-Hitler con1 versations, which were opened at Berchtesgaden a week ago, were resumed at Godesberg yesterday shortly after the arrival there from London of the Prime Minister. A statement issued by the British delegation last night after the meeting announced130 words
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Article147 1938-09-29 26 —Reuter. Quebec, (Canada), Sept. 11). THE peoples of India beyond 1 doubt would back Great Britain in any military measures in the event of war, declared Sir Feroz Khan Noon, India’s High Commissioner in London, on arrival at Quebec today. The man in the street in—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article214 1938-09-29 26 -Reuter. CZECH PRESIDENT DECLARES. “Ready To Figlu For Our Rights." Prague, Sept. 22. PRESIDENT BENES spoke in confident terms in a five-minute broadcast address to the nation shortly before the new Cabinet under the premiership of Gen. Sirovy was formed. Exhorting his listeners once moiv to-Reuter. - 214 words
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Article225 1938-09-29 26 Reuter. Prague. Sept. 22. QEN. S1ROVY, strong man o: Czechoslovakia,” has formed a new Cabinet following the resignation earlier today of the Hodzn Cabinet. In the new Cabinet, M. Sirovy. as Prime Minister and Minister oi War; Dr. Kamil Krofta, Foreign Minister; and Dr. Josef Kalfus. MinisterReuter. - 225 words
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Article571 1938-09-29 27 —Reuter. •New Demands After Every Concession/ Prague, Sept. 25. t;{K world today was afforded 1 a connected semi-official j vou nt of moves behind the I Ct "ne>, hitherto unpublished, i ylminating in the i)resent Ta ve situation in international affairs. j This was—Reuter. - 571 words
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Article61 1938-09-29 27 —Reuter. Budapest, Sept. 25. DEPORTS from Bucharest and Belgrade state that the Rumanian and Jugoslav representatives at Prague have informed the Czech Government that their Governments regarded themselves as still bound by the Little Entente Treaty to support Czechoslovakia in the event of unprovoked Hungarian aggression. The—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article242 1938-09-29 27 I British Government.—Reuter and BrltJ ish Wireless. London. Sept. 2G. It is stated in official Quarters in London that the phrase reported to have been used in a broadcast from Prague to the etrect that Czech mobilisation was carried out “with '.lie advice and with the approvalI British Government.—Reuter and Brlt-J ish Wireless. - 242 words
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Article271 1938-09-29 27 ing Parliament.—Reuter and British Wireless. London, Sept. 26. yjHILE talks among the Prime Minister, Mr. Cham-i.-erlain; Lord Halifax the Foreign Minister, and their colleagues and M. Daiadier, French Prime Minister, and M. Bonnet, French Foreign Minister, were in progress last night, other British Ministers began to arrive ating Parliament.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 271 words
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Article89 1938-09-29 27 —Reuter. Washington, Sept. 23. THE United States Minister in Prague has warned Americans living in Czechoslovakia to leave the country, it is understood. The Minister told the Americans that a l any time it might become impossible for them to leave Czechoslovakia. Therefore it was of the—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article77 1938-09-29 27 -British Wireless. London. Sept. 23. SIR PATRICK HANNON. M.P. for Moseley, in speech today said. “The Prime Minister is now playing the most difficult part played by any statesman since the days of Pitt. I believe he has a much higher objective than the immediate settlement of-British Wireless. - 77 words
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Article138 1938-09-29 27 —Renter. Litvinoff Tells League. Geneva, Sept. 21. 'THE Soviet Foreign Commis- sar, M. Litvinoff, told the League Assembly today that Russia two days ago replied to Prague that she was prepared to render “immediate, effective assistance” under the SovietCzech pact. M. Litvinoff declared. “Czechoslovakia may decide today—Renter. - 138 words
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Article77 1938-09-29 27 Reuter. Budapest, Sept. 21. CONSIDERABLE Czech military activity is observable across the frontier, where a powerful line of concrete fortifications and emplacements faces Hungary. Troops can be seen moving amid the surrounding flrwoods and vineyards, while up to 45 trains, with troops and material, go– Reuter. - 77 words
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Article41 1938-09-29 27 —Keuter. Tokio, Sept 21. THE Japanese Cabinet has de < ided definitely to reject the League of Nations' invitation to settle the Sino-Japanese dispute under Article 17 of the Covenant. Under the Covenant the League may now apply sanctions.—Reuter.—Keuter. - 41 words
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Article160 1938-09-29 27 -Reuter. Each Country To Be Its Own Judge. Geneva, Sept. 24. MORE States joined In renouncing sanctions when the debate on the application of Article 16 of the League Covenant which deals with sanctions was resumed by the Political Committee today The general trend of speeches consisted-Reuter. - 160 words
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700 1938-09-29 28 —Reuter Situation Still Held To Be “Not Without Hope.” Prague Government Drafting Reply To Ultimatum. Ixmdon, Sept. 26. AFTER last night’s Anglo-French talks in London which were followed A by a full meeting of the British Cabinet, Reuter understands that the situation is still extremely—Reuter - 700 words
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Article88 1938-09-29 28 -Reuter. London, Sept. 24. U is learned in London tlial certain precautionary measures, in addition to Jhose already announced. are being taken by the Admiralty. These involve recalling a certain number of men front leave and the bringing up of a few ships to full complement.—Reuter. Most-Reuter. - 88 words
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Article164 1938-09-29 28 —Reuter. Reply To Hitler Being Drafted. Prague, Sept. 26. THE Czech Government is 1 now engaged in drafting a reply to Herr Hitler’s memorandum. The Cabinet was still in session long after midnight. An official bulletin issued by the Czech Government last night stated 4 The people—Reuter. - 164 words
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Article78 1938-09-29 28 Paris. Sept. 24. French soldiers on the Rhine frontier last night were seen in full field equipment, and completely ready in a fighting position for a depth of three kilometres along the front of the Maginot Line, reports Reuter from Strasbourg. Civilians in the area78 words
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Article210 1938-09-29 28 —Reuter. French Soviet Attitudes. SPEECHES CLARIFY THEIR STAND. London, Sept. 24. FRENCH and Soviet state- ments were made yesterday clarifying the attitudes of the two Governments in the event of a German invasion of Czechoslovakia. Replying to a question put to Run by a delegation of—Reuter. - 210 words
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Article119 1938-09-29 28 “Hands Off Prague’* Warning. Moscow, Sept. 24. DUSSIA has warned Poland will abrogate the SovietPolish Treaty of Non -Aggression if Poland violates Czech territory. The Soviet demarche followed tht action of the Polish Minister at Prague today in reminding the 'zech Prime Minder of the necessity119 words
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36 1938-09-29 28 Eight more Indian rulers offered their services to the her. Emperor in the event of war. Foiutc* n other Indian rulers have made sin i-’ offers, reports Reuter from Simla36 words
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Article, Illustration1329 1938-09-29 29 Well Organised, Well Patronised. good racing, no serious MISHAPS. OllVlOl’S conclusion to be drawn from the A.A.M.s motor speed trial a I'arrer Road on Sunday is that there is a large and enthusiastic ,i i ing public in Singapore, andthatyother events of a similar nature-Straits Times picture. - 1,329 words
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168 1938-09-29 29 D EATING Singapore by four out of the five matches played on the courts of the International Club, on Sunday. Johore retained the Iskandar (Tip, presented by the Sultan ol Perak tor inter-state tennis among Malay competitors. The Sultan himself presented the Cup168 words
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Article222 1938-09-29 29 Hockey. TWO new rules ade by the English Hockey Association will e put into operation mmediat2iy in ingapore. according to an announce unt at the annual gen ra! meeting of ihe Singapore Kocxey Association, at the S.G.L. The new rules are: 1. The ball shall not be222 words
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Article67 1938-09-29 29 Reuter New York. Sept. 25. IN the men’s singles final of the American championships Donald Budge beat Gene Mako 6 3. 6- 8. 6—2, 6—1. and completed a grand slam in the world tennis. He has won the Australian, French. Wimbledon, and American championships in the– Reuter - 67 words
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Article20 1938-09-29 29 Reuter. New York. Sept. 24. Alice Marble beat Mrs. Fabyan 5- 7. 7-5 7-5.- Reuter.– Reuter. - 20 words
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Article91 1938-09-29 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.> Malacca. Sept 22. A GOALLESS draw was the result ol the final of the soccer competition for the Centenary Cup played between the Sinomites and Muslims yesterday, after extra tim** had been allowed. Then- ’vi!i he a re-play. Both goalgave a good account ol91 words
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Article73 1938-09-29 29 Frnrr Our Own Correspondent.' Penang, Sept 23 The Cup tie in the football llrst division between the Indian Recreation Club and the Darul Aishan Club today on St. Xavier's ground resulted in a narrow win for the Indians by a solitary goal, scored by Mariappen one73 words
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Article356 1938-09-29 30 Fast And Even Match On Padang. GOOD HOCKEY UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS. C C.C. fielded a strong hockey team against the Hong Kong Command in a match on the padang on Monday which ended in a draw, two-all One of the keenest matches since the356 words
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69 1938-09-29 30 Swimming- ’’J'HE Hoag Kong swimmers, who are in Singapore to raise funds lor China relief by swimming, will be matched against Singapore Chinese swimmers on Saturday and Sunday next at the Singapore Chinese Swimming Club. Net proceeds of the matches, which are being69 words
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Article24 1938-09-29 30 Reuter London. Sept. 26. The annual FA Charity Shield match between Champions and Cup winners resulted as follows:--Arsenal 2 Preston 1 ReuterReuter - 24 words
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Article77 1938-09-29 30 London, Sept. 23. DEN FOORD, former British champion, has announced his retirement following a recent knock-out defeat by the exminer. George James, at Cardiff. Foord, a South African, enjoyed considerable success in the British ring but after he had lost his title an injury kept him77 words
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248 1938-09-29 30 Tennis 1 L. N. BARBER < —4) won the final of the men’s singles “A” class in the S.C.C. tournament beating H. G. Morris <—2) 6—3, 6—2. Barber wasted no time, winning in two very quick sets. Decisive factor was his fast, smoothly248 words
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Article56 1938-09-29 30 From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 26. IN the most spectacular and thrilling match seen in Penang this season the Old Xaverians Association again drew o—o, after extra time, with the Penang Recreation Club, in the replay of the Penang Football Association Cup. Outstanding was the56 words
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Article197 1938-09-29 30 Liverpool. Sept. 22. DETER KANE outpointed Jackie Jurich in their fight for the world’s flyweight title held on the Liverpool Football Club’s ground tonight. A crowd estimated at 40.000 watched the fight. Kane weighed in at 7st. 13 lb. and Jurich at 7st. 11197 words
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Article206 1938-09-29 30 Belfast. Sept. 21. ENGLAND beat Ireland B—2 in an inter-league match here today. The Englishmen were vastly superior. They produced clever elaborate inter-passing movements in the first half but the Irishmen made ground just as well with direct methods. A heavy storm broke near the interval,206 words
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Article364 1938-09-29 30 BAN FOLLOWS SUNDAYS DEMONSTRATION. IV1R. GEORGE IONESCO, promoter of the international wrestling championship at Singapore, has been pro* hihited from staging any further shows in the city. This action was taken by the police following a demonstration at the Happy World Stadium on Sunday night during364 words
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Article66 1938-09-29 30 Iteuter. Bonneville, Utah, Sept. 21 IN attempting to break his own speed record Capt. G. E. T. Ey*ton had a narrow escape when the cowling over the wheels on his ear Thunderbolt broke. Eyston with superb driving and presence of mind brought the ear to a halt.Iteuter. - 66 words
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102 1938-09-29 31 Here are some of the members of the Singapore chettiar soccer team who made history when they travelled to Seremban to meet the Negri Sembtlan and Selangor chettiars’ soccer teams. The team shown in the picture, drawn from the younger members of Singapore’s chettiar community, lost to the Negri Sembilan102 words
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236 1938-09-29 31 Til!-, lu-isi.n of thßa<iir.ir 4 on Association of that Malacca’?* champion, (’ho Kim Hawke, although he has been resident in Sinjrauoiv for twelve months, can play for Malacca in the Foong Seong Cup match against Johore. has been received in local236 words
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Article91 1938-09-29 31 London. Sept. 14. Walter Hammond completed his -.000 runs for the season during Festival Week at Folkestone. At the close of the County championship matches, Hammond heads th e hatting averages with a total of 2881 n s scored In 40 innings for an -*yeragc of91 words
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Article21 1938-09-29 31 London, Sept. 21. matches played today result’rkjjrpnd 9, Abertillery b. ’Pistol. 23. Cliftmi 0. 1 üby 9 Northampton 021 words
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Article177 1938-09-29 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 14. COCCFR’S first woman referee is on the way. Her name is Kathleen Gerrard: she has (laming red hair, and she’s a showgirl in "Me And My Girl” at the Victoria Palace. Ever sine? she was knee high she’s177 words
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Article76 1938-09-29 31 London. Sept. 21. ALFRED PERRY won the Dunlop Metropolitan professional golf tournament at Wentworth. Surrey, with 273—the lowest aggregate recorded in this country in a first class tournament. Henry Cotton in his third round oroke the course record by two strokes, lie finished 1376 words
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892 1938-09-29 31 VAN BREUKELEN SCORES WITH FOUR WINNERS. JpUNTERS had a good day when the Selangor Turf Club opened its Autumn meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Favourites came home in obliging fashion, and dividends were low. Best price of $56 came from892 words
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Article100 1938-09-29 31 London, Sept. 25. DUGBY matches .>layed In Britain yesterday resulted Bedford 26; Richmond 6. Birkenhead Park 12; Sale 8. Bristol 0; Gloucester 6. Coventry 23: Nuneaton 8. Devonport Services 11; Bath 3. Leicester 3; Waterloo 18. London Scottish 11; O.M.T. 8. Manchester 24; Headingley 0. Northampton 11; United100 words
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Article19 1938-09-29 31 London. Sept. 26. Rugby matches played today resulted: Devonport Services 11. Blackheath 12. Pontypool 16, Newport 019 words
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Page 31 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous54 1938-09-29 31 Doiihlr Toll* The first double tote paid S100 on tach oi 13 winning tickets. The second double tote paid $70 on each of 19 winr/ng tickets. Thi* Big Sweep The draw on the big sweep, value s>l 1.G80. resulted as follows First *****. Second *****. Third *****. Starters *****. *****.54 words
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1632 1938-09-29 32 Huddersfield Win 3-Nil From Leaders. Tendon, Sept. 25. CVERTON lost their first match of the season when they went down by three goals to nil. Lawton, Everton's centrefonvard, lost his goal-a-match record being w T ell held by Young. Huddersfield’s goals came from Hinchcliffe1,632 words
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Article25 1938-09-29 32 Bangkok, Sept. 21. K. J. Gibb won the king’s Golf Cup with a score of 153 over 36 holes There wore 22 entrants.25 words
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Article, Illustration28 1938-09-29 32 George Carpentier’ s Daugh ter. GEOfIGE CARPENTIER, famous ex-boxer, photographed teeing up a ball for his daughter Jacqueline, who competed in the girls’ golf championship, at Stoke Poges.28 words
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153 1938-09-29 32 BAIN THOMSON TO MEET IN S.G.C. FINAL. Golf. Jyv C. BAIN and E. L Thomson will contest the final of the Singapore Goli Club championship next weekend over 36 holes. Match play was started on Saturday afternoon, when the first round was decided, and the semi-finals wore played on Sunday.153 words
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Article118 1938-09-29 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Sept. 20. TTHE Singapore boxer Joe Diamond lost on points to the exJava champion Fighting Mieck last night. The decision was most unpopular, for Diamond was undoubtedly the better. Mieck was mostly on defence. Diamond’s footwork was better and his118 words
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The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT.
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Article176 1938-09-29 1 >' -me which remained neutral.—Reuter r.d British Wireless If Britain Goes To War. London, Sept. 23. IK Britain were engaged in a 1 major war, the Government would immediately open an )ffice for the insurance ot cartrots against war risks, Mr. R. H. Cross, Parliamentary Secretary to>' -me which remained neutral.—Reuter ; r.d British Wireless - 176 words
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Article148 1938-09-29 1 uter. But Business Very Small. London, Sept. 27. THE overnight political events were laced calmly on the Stock Ex1 ange today where, in spite of the i u ity of the situation, the feeling v. .is by no means despondent. 1 he iixing of the minimum prices• uter. - 148 words
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Article45 1938-09-29 1 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 23. Tf*HE price of rubber for purpose of tisessment to export duty in the M S. tor the period Sept. 23 to Sept, has b°en determined at 26 cents a d. states a Gazette notification.45 words
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Article286 1938-09-29 1 corresponding period of 1937.—Straits Times cable Consumption Still Falling. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 23. tin consumption in the first seven months of this year totalled 91,000 tons compared with 112,800 tons in the corresponding period of 1937, according to statistics contained in the bulletincorresponding period of 1937.—Straits Times cable - 286 words
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116 1938-09-29 1 •THE directors of Sungel Way Dredg- ing Ltd have decided not to publish the usual quarterly operating returns and to defer the question of payment of interim dividends. In a circular to shareholders the Board say: The- Board of this company considers that having regard116 words
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Article121 1938-09-29 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 26. The following are today’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trust:— s. d. Eritish Empire “A” 19 iy 2 British Empire “B” 9 IV2 British Empire Cumulative 13 10y 2 British Empire C’prehensive 14 9 British General “A” 17 4»/ 2 British121 words
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Article97 1938-09-29 1 Minimum Prices Fixed. London, Sept. 27. leading jobbers and Govern- ment brokers have fixed the following minimum prices for gilt-edged securities says Reuter:— 4 per cent. Consols 101 2V 2 per cent. Consols 66 5 per cent. Conversion 105 41/2 per cent. Conversion 101 31/2 per cent.97 words
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Article83 1938-09-29 1 TOTAL revenue collected by the 1 F.M.S. Railways in August was $1,144,257 compared with $1,270,473 in July and $1,521,874 in August last year. The total revenue for the eight months ended August is $10,229,425 compared with $11,203,896 in the corresponding period of 1937. Of the August83 words
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Article197 1938-09-29 1 Singapore, Sept. 27, 12 noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.25 Hambutg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $ll.OO Pepper White Muntok $12.50 White $12.00 Black 8.50 Copra. Mixed $2.90 Sun Dried $3.20 Tapioca. Small Flake $3.60 Fair Flake $3.50 Medium Pearl $3.90 Small Pearl $3.70 Jelotoiig. Palembang $9.00 Banja $8.75197 words
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Article46 1938-09-29 1 Fritlsh Wireless Sept. 22 Tin. S pore Price $100 per picul 23 99 26 9825 27 98.50 28 99 62'* London. Sept. 26. to the value of £1.063.000 was sold on the bullion market today at a price of 1455. 7d. an ounce.—Fritlsh Wireless - 46 words
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49 1938-09-29 1 Date Spot Oct. Nov.-Doc. Jau.-Mar. Apr.-June Ixmdon sent 22 27 *4 27% 27% 28% 28% 8% 23 26% 27 27% 27% 27% 7 15/16 •)fi 25% 25% 25% 25% 26 27 24% 24% 24 24% 24% 7% 28 22% 22% 22% 22% 22% 7 11/1649 words
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623 1938-09-29 2 $lO,OOO Set Aside To Defray Cost Of New Planting. ADDRESSING shareholder at the annual meeting of Amalgamated Malay Estates Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 21, Mr. D. H. Hampshire, the chairman, said:— The profit tor the year was $98,296.88 which I think you623 words
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Article163 1938-09-29 2 262 Tons Sold THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,400th auction on Sept. 21, when of 885,319 lb. <395.23 tons) catalogued, 825,875 lb. <308.69 tons) was offered and 585,970 lb. <261.59 tons) was sold. London spot price 8 l/16d. New York 16% cents. Prices163 words
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Article115 1938-09-29 2 THE domestic tin export quota for the last quarter of this year has been determined at 25 per cent. This does not include a special quota for contributions to the buffer pool which has been determined provisionally at 7.8 per cent. The Chief Inspector of Mines states115 words
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75 1938-09-29 2 •From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 22 *J-HE directors of the Borneo Company Ltd., have decided to pay a halfyear’s dividend on the 7% per cfnt. cumulative preference shares to be paid on Oct 19. Af *f* th J* P a y ue nt75 words
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Article648 1938-09-29 2 REPLANTED AREAS MAKE FAIR PROGRESS. CROP SOLD IN LATEX FORM. ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Kluang Rubber Company Ltd. in Singapore on Sept. 22. Mr. S. W. Wong, the chairman, said:— The profit for the year amounted to $43,227.12 compared with $69,008.51 for the previous648 words
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Article501 1938-09-29 2 REPLANTED AREAS DOING WELL. All-In Costs Rise To 22.14 Cents. shareholders the annual meeting of Tamlalak Rubber Estates Ltd. in Singapore on Saturday, Mr. J. C. Cobbett, the chairman, said:— The profit for the year amounts tc $24,889.47 as compared with $27.648 53 for501 words
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284 1938-09-29 3 Dividend Maintained At Ten Per Cent. N ET profit of $293,078 was earned by the Singapore n Cold Storage Co. Ltd. in the year ended June last. This compares with $292,478 in the preceding year. An interim dividend of 2Vi per cent, was paid and284 words
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Article546 1938-09-29 3 SENSITIVE to political DEVELOPMENTS. SMALL BUSINESS TRANSACTED. IN a we?Kly review of the rubber market issued on Sept. 22, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write: It is now clear that a desperate attempt is being made to buy a further spell of uneasy peace by the sacrifice546 words
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Article91 1938-09-29 3 Dividend Lowered By 7V2 Cent. LTD. earned a net profit of $229,789 in the year ended June last This compares with $345,831 in the preceding year. The directors recommend a dividend of 10 per cent., which, if approved, will require $158,110. They also propose to transfer91 words
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852 1938-09-29 3 New Planting To Be Done To Full Quota. “VOUR Board has decided to undertake new planting to the 1 fullest extent of its quota of 104 acres, and a suitable area of Sungei Bagan estate reserve jungle land has been selected for the purpose/’ declared852 words
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Article103 1938-09-29 3 DURING the week ending Sept. 17. 1938, exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 37.229 cases, of which: 23,417 <63 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 3 670 MO per cent cases to the Continent of Eur pi', 1 375 (4 per103 words
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Article70 1938-09-29 3 £10,000 Placed To Estate Contingencies Reserve. THE directors of Kamuning (Perak > Rubber and Tin Company Ltd. recommend a dividend of 7V 2 per cent, for the year ended June last. This compares with 12‘/2 per cent, for the preceding year. The directors have transferred £10.00070 words
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Article, Illustration1679 1938-09-29 4 27,000 Labourers Discharged Since December. SERIOUS EFFECTS OF DRASTIC REDUCTIONS IN QUOTA. Difficulties In Operation Of Buffer Stock Scheme. T’HEKE are many people in Malaya who are f unable to appreciate the alleged benefits of restriction as applied to this country declared1,679 words
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Article64 1938-09-29 4 Valley Tin Dredging will not pay the usual interim dividend in October. The directors, in a cable to the agents in Penang, say that owing to the small quota for the third quarter and commitments for land purchases they con sider it wise to conserve the64 words
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Article1217 1938-09-29 5 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. MINING val. Buyers Sellers K Tin 3/9 4/3 K, Asam Kumbang 29/- 30/-u. K austral Malay 43/- 47/-n. Ayer Hitam 23/'- 24/6 /u' Weng 0.60 0.65 ■f Bangrln Tin 21/9 22/9 i liatu1,217 words
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Article587 1938-09-29 5 London Exchange Prices On Sept 16. Allagar (2/) /ll; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/7V4; Anglo-Malay 7/8; Ayer Kuning 22/8; Badenoch 17/6; B&g&n Serai 16/3; Bahru (8el.) (2/) 1/9V4; Banteng 13/1*4; Batang (2/) /7; Batu Caves 14/4V4; Batu Tiga 21/3; Bekoh (2/) /10; Bertam Con (2/) 2/9*; Bidor 22/6; Bikam587 words
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160 1938-09-29 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Rook* Compam Dividend Close TIN Burma Malay 6d No 18 Sept 22 Hltam Tin 5% Int. Oct. 3 Pengkalen 3d. less tax Renong Tin 10% Anal less tax Sungei Luas 2%% Int Sept. 24 RUBBER. Brunei United 3% Anal Sept 29 Kempas 10% Anal160 words
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Article411 1938-09-29 5 Tone Improves And Some Prices Rise. London, Sept. 27. the Stock Exchange today, although business was at a minimum, there was an early improvement in the undertone after the fixing of minimum prices for gilt-edged securities Later, the circulation of favourable though unconfirmed rumours enhanced the improvement411 words
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Article158 1938-09-29 5 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 16. Ampat (4/) 3/7V4; Anglo-Burma (5/) 12/; Ayer Hltam (5/) 1 5/32; Bangrtn It Oopeng Cons. (5/) 9/; Hongkong (5/) 1 1/32; Idris (5/). Ipoh (16/) 1 5/32; Jelapang 30/: Kampong Lanjut 17/0; Kamuntlng (5/) 8/0; Kepong 19/32; Killinghall (5/) 16/6; FClata (5/)158 words
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