The Straits Budget, 15 December 1938
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section31 1938-12-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY./ No. 4218. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1938. Price 25 cts. f S.S. Currency) or 7d.31 words
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Article855 1938-12-15 1 Descriptions of the arrest and persecution of Jews in Berlin and Vienna, following the shooting of Herr vom Rath. Third Secretary of the German Embassy in Paris by a Polish jew. were given in Singapore by some 01 the 550 refugees, who passed through in the855 words
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Article, Illustration32 1938-12-15 1 r 2 W ith the Sultan and British Kesidcn t. M> W. h en,r< Members of Selangor's State oun i ,Le n after last weeks meeting. the front row,32 words
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Article, Illustration43 1938-12-15 1 Tungku Mustapha Assistant District Officer, Scpang, son of the Tungku Bcsar of Sri Menanti and cousin of the Yang-di-Pcrtuan Besar of Negri Sembilan with his bride, Tungku Asiah binti Tungku Muda Chik, after their wedding last toeek.43 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article771 1938-12-15 2 eign currency.—Straits Times, Dec. 8. It is a cynical reflection that while Japan has managed to escape i any grave trouble with Western Powers during the onslaughts ol her armed forces in China, the flrsl unquestionable indication of an officially sponsored economic raid on the countryeign currency.—Straits Times, Dec. 8. - 771 words
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Article276 1938-12-15 2 -Straits Times, Dec. 8. As toddy is to the Indian labourer In Malaya what beer is to the workingman in England, it is startling to learn that the profit taken by Government on the sale of this beverage in the Colony Ls no less than 300 per-Straits Times, Dec. 8. - 276 words
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Article815 1938-12-15 2 -Straits Times, Dec. 9. He who shouts loudest gets most That appears to be the basic principle of current world politics. With the Munich Agreement between Great Britain and Germany little more than two months old, with the Anglo-Italian Pact ratified still more recently and a Franco-German “no more-Straits Times, Dec. 9. - 815 words
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Article271 1938-12-15 2 Straits Times. Dec. 9. When Mr. Malcolm MacDonald told the House of Commons the day that he had no evidence r,: demand for a Itoyal Commiss. 1 investigate the supposed need greater measure of self-govern. u tin people of the Straits Settlements. a section of manufactured public opinionStraits Times. Dec. 9. - 271 words
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Article829 1938-12-15 3 are now fitted.—Straits Times, Dec. 10. Much has been said and written lately about the European personnel of government in Malaya, and it is clear that there is a general desire to replace the imported officer with the local-born man as rapidly as possible, on grounds ofare now fitted.—Straits Times, Dec. 10. - 829 words
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Article211 1938-12-15 3 Straits Times. Dec. 10. All who have taken an interest in the Malayan National Park must have been glad to read the statement made bj the Secretary of State for the Colonies a few days ago that no modification of the boundaries of the Park is contemplated.Straits Times. Dec. 10. - 211 words
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Article949 1938-12-15 3 Straits Times, Dec. 12. There is nothing new in the Italian claims to Tunis and Corsica The history of each of these French possessions is a long story ol bitter struggles, settlements, revolutions, more wars and more settlements. Great Britain as well as Italy and FranceStraits Times, Dec. 12. - 949 words
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Article778 1938-12-15 4 Straits Times, Dec. 13. At a time when unimaginable w'calth is being spent on the means of death and destruction, when the mediaeval pogrom is being revived in what was formerly one of the most cultured countries of the world, and when the progress of mankind hasStraits Times, Dec. 13. - 778 words
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Article777 1938-12-15 4 Straits Times, Dec. 14. Dissatisfaction expressed by Malayan rubber producers and dealers when it became known that this country was considerably ever-exported at the end of September has not been dissipated by the explanation offered hy the Controller of Rubber. It is now perfectly clear how this overexportStraits Times, Dec. 14. - 777 words
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Article62 1938-12-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent* Johore Bahru, Dec jytß. R. W. GRANT, the president ot the Johore Bahru Town Board. b leaving for Home on leave at the end of the month. During the two-and-a-half years his presidentship, the town and suburbs have undergone consider.' 11162 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article312 1938-12-15 5 rr»HEHE is a passage in “Vanity Fair" 1 is of special interest to u p ip in a Crown Colony, and since reads Thackeray nowadays it may be worth recalling. I have found it in Mr. Charles J. Jeffries* new book on the Colonial Service in which he312 words
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Article247 1938-12-15 5 jJECAUSE British police officers in Malaya now belong to a corps known as the Colonial Police Service, the powers in Whitehall have decided that their uniform should be the same as that of their brethren in more romantic parts of the Empire. Hence the bush tunic which is247 words
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Article106 1938-12-15 5 excitement was caused among Singapore males—to borrow a term used in the recent controversy over the Malay girls school sports—when the following appeared In the classified advertisements page of the Straits Times a few days ago YOUNG European lady wishes to share bungalow with a married couple or106 words
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Article55 1938-12-15 5 REGRET to say that a letter came in the Straits Times mail-bag yesterday addressed to “Anna Singapura.” This is neither biologically nor phonetically -orrect. Anak Singapura is a male, and the terminal “k” in Malay should be pronounced as though you were about to say it and then swallowed55 words
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Article207 1938-12-15 5 RECENTLY I quoted a description of how the whole population of Kuala Selangor chopped up a onehorned rhino into countless bits for medicinal purposes, and since then I have found a more detailed explanation of the role of the rhinoceros in Chinese medicine. This occurs in the last207 words
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Article186 1938-12-15 5 MR. BROWN also tells a story about rhino aphrodisiac which is too good to remain buried in the pages of a Resident’s annual report. Here it is: “The tale is told of a Chinese medicine-seller whose ingenuity placed him in an awkward dilemma. It became known to186 words
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Article199 1938-12-15 5 other day I remarked that continuity of service in one town or district was much more common among Government officers In the early days of the F.M.S. than It is now, and that better work was probably done under the old system. A striking example of the individual199 words
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Article134 1938-12-15 5 llfITH reference to Mrs. Gough’s book on gardening In Malaya, mentioned in a note on Jasmine In this column recently, a reader invites me to chuckle with him at Mrs. Gough’s reference to “Odontadenia Speciosa, or Dipladenia Harrisii, as it is usually and more easily called Needless to say,134 words
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Article205 1938-12-15 5 MRS. Colin King is quite right in saying that it is very healthy and natural to laugh at the sex life of Homo Sapiens occasionally, and so I print below a story taken from Signor Daniele Vare’s book “Laughing Diplomat.” Since the North China Daily News has quoted205 words
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Article184 1938-12-15 5 curiosity was aroused the other day by a remark, in a letter in the Straits Times on Mr. Lloyd George’s new book The Truth About the Peace Treaties,” that the writer had not forgotten what Clemenceau whispered to Sir Laurence Guillemard.” Accordingly I have looked up Sir Laurence184 words
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Article196 1938-12-15 5 jyjUCH mystification has been caused 1 by the following paragraph in the Straits Times report of a meeting of the committee of the Johore Planters’ Association: It was resolved to advise the General being used as a means of keeping elephants off estates. The reference was to the General196 words
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Article161 1938-12-15 5 IN the Kuala Klawang rest-house the other day I was greatly diverted to find a paragraph in a Negri Sembilan magazine called “The Pusher” which was apparently inspired by certain notes in this column on the subject of birds. This item was headed “For Bird Lovers Only” and161 words
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Article435 1938-12-15 6 r J*HERE is a very long and sympathetic discussion oi Ramadan, the fasting month of the Islamic world, from the point of view of the British administrator in Major C. S. Jarvis’s new book Desert and Delta” (Murray, 10s. 6d.). The author spent many years in Government service435 words
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Article243 1938-12-15 6 PUSHING with the cast-net is such a familiar sight on Malayan beaches that few of us realise what a skilful operation it is. The throwcord and weighted strings all round the net become hopelessly tangled in the hands of an amateur. One must know not only how to243 words
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Article146 1938-12-15 6 PROSAIC though the District Officer’s job is in Malaya today, most of us cherish the hope that something more romantic still survives in Borneo. We picture splendid savages, practically in the nude, prancing outside tne District Office with tufted spears and necklaces of human teeth. It is therefore bitterly146 words
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Article220 1938-12-15 6 Angin Besar gINCE the “Great Wind” of Kelantan tradition was mentioned in this column some time ago, more information has been received from various quarters. To begin with, I find that this event was referred to by Mr. A. S. Haynes in one of the annual reports written by him220 words
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Article172 1938-12-15 6 is also a theory that the Great Wind was connected with some volcanic disturbance—not, of course, in the Peninsula, where no such disturbances occur—but farther afield. This could hardly have been the explosion of Krakatau, for that happened in 1883, and the dates given by various authorities for172 words
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Article183 1938-12-15 6 THRIVES for wild pi* are sometimes organised in the Malay Peninsula but rarely on the scale of one described in a recent number of the British North Borneo Herald. About 1.500 Dusun tribesmen turned out. armed with spears, and were posted along the railway for a distance of four183 words
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Article155 1938-12-15 6 A LTFOUGH police in other countries are using radi- cars and powerful moto* cycles, public opinion in Singapore demands a really wellmounted cyclist squad. “In pursuing a cyclist snatch-thief,” says the writer of a signed leader-page article in a Singapore contemporary, “a police squad will be useless155 words
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Article196 1938-12-15 6 READERS are invited to guess the identity of the official in Empress Place who received last week a letter from Home addressed as follows Mr. X Assistant Adviser. F.M.S., Singapore, Malay, Asia. That was an unusually good effort, but the fogginess of the writer in regard to Malaya196 words
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Article189 1938-12-15 6 A FRIEND of mine who wen; lor walk through Chinatown south 1 the river last Sunday morning J surprised to find long lines of br«! plates on the shop fronts all along Cro Street and other streets. Each plate bore the words “Sunda Closing,” and the shuttered condition189 words
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Article178 1938-12-15 6 QNE has heard it said that some boys v from the vernacular schools in Malaya and the Netherlands Indies are losing their Islamic faith and showing a tendency towards agnosticism or Indifference. Whether this is true or not I have no means of knowing, but I was struck178 words
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Article156 1938-12-15 6 AS a test of observation it would b interesting to ask a group Singapore residents to describe trom memory the oncoming of a rain-storm I doubt whether many of us would be able to give as much detail as is iound in the passage quoted below, it ib taken156 words
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Article293 1938-12-15 7 Mr L Rayman, M.C.S., has been no in ted Under Secretary, S.S., with f/ect from Nov._2l. cneond Lieutenant M. L. Webber, volunteer Force, has been promoted to the rank ot Lieutenant. commission as Lieutenant in the ~,I S volunteer Force has been granted to Mr. H. Scott293 words
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Article61 1938-12-15 7 •From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Dec. 12. DY 82 votes to 73, Dr. Lee Tiang Xeng was elected as nominee of the Straits Chinese British Association on the Municipal Commission in place of Mr Koh Sin Hock, who is retiring this >ear. Today’s special meeting was61 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article52 1938-12-15 7 t.HLERS.—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on Dec. 11, to Eleanor, wife of r Sydney L. Oehlers, a son. -viENON.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Menon, l he Lily Clinic. Serangoon Road, on \f rda y ni Bht (Dec. 10)—a daughter. mccONlGley.—On Dec. 5. to Irene, wife of McConigley, Singapore,52 words
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Article68 1938-12-15 7 p (n gagement is announced between John Caister. son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Cooke of Spalding, Lines, and Edith, younger daughJ (r of Mrs. J. Gerrard-Williams and the Mr. W. Harper-Smith of Oxted, Surrey. WHONYPILLAI KANAGASABAI. —Mr. a eldest son of late K. min i onypillal »nd68 words
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191 1938-12-15 7 yHE divorce petition of Dorothy Isabel Tan, a European woman, against her Chinese husband, Mr. Peng Yong Tan, a Singapore lawyer, was withdrawn without prejudice to her rights to making a fresh petition when the matter was heard before Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore191 words
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Article150 1938-12-15 7 Rate Last Year Was Lowest Recorded THE infant mortality rate in the A Colony last year, at 155.8 per thousand live births, was the lowest yet recorded. “It is noteworthy that the highest rates still occur in districts which have a pre-eminently Malay population,” states150 words
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125 1938-12-15 7 N. I. Government Thinks That It Is (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Dec. 12. IS Netherlands Indies tea drunk on ships in port liable to export duty? The Government here thinks it is. British India does not think it is. Guidance is125 words
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Article262 1938-12-15 7 Dismissed By Privy Council YOUNG CHINESE IN CONDEMNED CELL THE Privy Council, sitting in London dismissed the appeal of Yeo Hock Cheng, 26-year-oid Chinese school teacher, who was sentenced to death in Singapore ten months ago, for the murder of his 16-year-old sweetheart, Loh Koh. News of262 words
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148 1938-12-15 7 “Verminous Heads In S. S. Schools r t I HE ‘verminous heads totals in the Malay girls’ schools make depressing reading,” states the annual report of the Medical Department, tabled in the Legislative Council yesterday. u The rate in Malay schools in Penang has risen frobi 73 per cent, in148 words
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86 1938-12-15 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 12. MR. JUSTICE MURRAY AYNSLEY delivered judgment this morning in the slander action brought by Yong Kwai Sam against Leong Sin Nam. The Judge allowed damages of $500. The case lasted five days Tungku Syed Abu Bakar, Asiatic86 words
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Article332 1938-12-15 7 Leaders—- Getting Away With Murder 2 Appeasement 2 A Colonial Career 3 Corsica, Tunis And Nice 3 A Chinese Offer 4 Rubber Over-Export 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25—28 Pictorial Section 17— Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following pag* 32 Malayan General News— Launch For332 words
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Article111 1938-12-15 7 'From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Dec. 12 THE engagement is announced between Che Mohamed Yusof, second son of Che Hashlm bin Haji Abdul Ohani of the High Court, Malacca, and Che Rogayah, eldest daughter or Che Ismail bin Haji Aman. Dato Dagang of Asahan, Malacca. Che Mohamed111 words
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Obituary51 1938-12-15 7 DEATHS 1 HO SI.—Step-mother of Leong Man p m Hong Toh, Pook Chong, Choo Keng, Sin and Lau Sim (Mrs. Choo Seng jPassed away peacefully on 7th Dec. K —Mr Tolc jjocfc Q Uan passed away accfully at his residence, 162 Pasir Pan,.,nS Road on Sundav, Dec. 11. 1938. aged51 words
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Article354 1938-12-15 8 R.A.F. Chief Down In One Flying-Boat In Nicobars ISLAND WHERE ONLY ONE MAN SPEAKS ENGLISH QNE of the three Royal Air Force Short Sunderland flyingboats which have been on a visit to Ceylon flew non-stop from Trincomolee (Ceylon) to Seletar on Dec. 12. Another one alighted at354 words
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Article123 1938-12-15 8 Malay Killed While Reading Koran (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. Dec. I?. LJOW a Sumatra Malay. Marah bin Salleh, is alleged to have run amok in Pengkalan Bukit Estate on Nov 4 and to have attacked seven persons who were reading the Koran, killing one123 words
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Article164 1938-12-15 8 Coorong Damaged In Darwin Gale IN an 80 mile-an-hour gale, the Qantas Empire flying-boat Coorong broke her moorings at Darwin, Northern Territory, and was badly damaged when she went ashore on the rocks. Three tons of mail which were aboard were salvaged. Coorong, which was southbound, left164 words
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Article, Illustration37 1938-12-15 8 Passports like this, chopped with a large red “J” i cere carried bv th 550 German and Austrian Jewish refugees. Who passed throuah Singapore bound for Shanghai.—Straits Times picture Straits Times picture.Straits Times picture. - 37 words
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63 1938-12-15 8 DEGULATIONS governing the issue of passports to Malayan Chinese returning to China will he tightened, states an official notification sent by the Singapore Chinese Consulate-General to all leading Chinese associations and guilds. The Consulate-General will in future require reputable guarantors for applicants of Chinese passports, such63 words
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Article36 1938-12-15 8 ONE set of quadruplets was born In Singapore last year, according to the annual report of the Medical Department. There was only one birth of triplets, but there were 156 sets of twins.36 words
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336 1938-12-15 8 JOHN Gludovatz, proprietor of the Arcade Restaurant, was one of three licensees who were warned by the Board of Licensing Justices at a meeting held in the District Court on Monday, and presided over by Mr. L. B. Gibson. Gludovatz was applying for336 words
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263 1938-12-15 8 PRESCRIPTIONS of the arrest and persecution of Jews in Berlin and -Vienna, following the shooting of Herr voni Rath, Third Secretary of the German Embassy in Paris by a Polish Jew, were given in Singapore by some of' the 550 refugees, who passed through263 words
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110 1938-12-15 8 ALL communities in the Colony had a smaller death rate last year, eu* the most substantial decrease was among the Malays, whose crude death rate fell from 29.54 per thousand in 1936 to 25.29 in 1937, states the annua'' report of the Medical Department.110 words
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Article48 1938-12-15 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.' Johore Bahru, Dee. 15After serving for nearly 12 years headmaster of the Bukit Zarah lish School Mr H. B. Manby retires at the end of the month He will be relieved by Mr. G Lowe, of the English College staff48 words
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Correspondence
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Article402 1938-12-15 9 Malayan Inferiority Denied STARVATION wages accepted To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— Having had ample experience ,i the type of Immigrants who come here to seek foi employment, I feel that exception must betaken to the stateinert by your correspondent, “Another Democrat,” that these people are •head402 words
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Article153 1938-12-15 9 the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—With regard to Anak Singa-r-ura's comments on the four men of the Tenth Foot who lie buried near Siremban, and his query as to the eounty they came from, the hallowing nia y be of interest. 1 have a distinct recollection153 words
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Article526 1938-12-15 9 ESTATE CLERKS PLANTERS European View Of Grievances To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —May I be permitted to congratulate you on the publication of the two letters which appeared in your issue of Dec. 7 commenting on the conditions of employment of tne majority of estate clerks and526 words
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Article236 1938-12-15 9 Another Mr. Kiat Needed Up-Country To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Mr. G. H. Kiat has been good enough to raise his voice on behalf of the Singapore clerks, and you have also been good -enough to support him through your able editorial. But, who is236 words
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Article265 1938-12-15 9 Singaporean Disagrees With Mr. Tan To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—As a member of one of the local-born communities. I have to protest against Mr. Tan’s protest against the purchase of Japanese cement by the Singapore Municipality. The “war” between China and Japan is to be265 words
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Article92 1938-12-15 9 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Dec. 11. INCHE MOHAMED SALLEH, of the Johore Military Forces, was married at the week-end to Inche Rogiayah. daughter of Dato Ibrahim bin Abdul Majid, the retired State treasurer. The bridegroom is a son of Dato Mustapha Jaafar, the former92 words
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Article87 1938-12-15 9 Smuggling In Johore (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 11. pOUND guilty of smuggling 10,059 pounds of rubber sheet, two Teochews, Kang Chaik Wang and Toh Ah Leng, were sentenced to $8,500 fine or nine months’ rigorous imprisonment each by Inche Mahmood bin Mohamed87 words
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60 1938-12-15 9 SIX flight-lieutenants attached to the Royal Air Force. Far East, have been promoted to the rank oi squadron leader. Thev arc Squadron Leaders R. N McKern. A. A. Saw. and E. H Walk'T. of Headquarters, and Squadron Leaders N C S Rutter. A. D. Messenger60 words
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Article100 1938-12-15 9 Alterations To Laburnum To Cost $30,000 THE purchase and conversion of the launch, Sidili, at a cost of $44,000. for the use of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Penang, was approved by Legislative Council A vote of $30,000 for the hulking of the Reserve’s sloop,100 words
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Article116 1938-12-15 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Dec. 11. CONVICTED on his own plea of guilty, a Chinese, Lim Heng Kang, yesterday morning was fined $5O by Tuan Haji Nassir bin Haji Salleh, first magistrate, at the Panchor Court. Lim Heng Kang was charged with having illegally116 words
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Article73 1938-12-15 9 IUIR F. I. TREMLETT, Assistant Superintendent of Police, appeared in the Singapore Fourth Police Court, wearing a white short sleeved shirt and white short trousers—minus his coat. “I wish to apologise for coming to Court half undressed as I am, but I only Just received a73 words
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46 1938-12-15 9 ENTERTAINING the American naval squadron on visit to Singapore last February cost Just over $l,OOO. A vote of $517.50 for payment of the Government’s half share was passed by the Legislative Council on Monday. The other half was paid by the Municipality.46 words
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546 1938-12-15 10 Capt. Hashim Suggests Land Should Be Set Aside CONSIDERATION PROMISED FOR RURAL AREA PLAN A settlement in the rural area for retired and serving junior Government officers and pensioners was suggested by Capt. N. M. Hashim (Singapore) in the Legislative Council On land set aside546 words
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Article63 1938-12-15 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 11. CINCE Mr. Marcus Rex, Financial Secretary, F.M.S., has been appointed acting British Resident In Perak, his place in the financial office in Kuala Lumpur has been taken by Mr. H. R. Joynt, lately Accountant-General, F.M.S. Mr. R. Bird,63 words
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182 1938-12-15 10 Malacca Swimmers Pass LifeSaving Society Tests (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Dec. 12. p*OR the first time in the history of Malacca swimming, a life saving examination for the Royal Life Saving Society’s awards was held today at the Malacca Volunteer Corps swimming pool at Tanjong Rruas. The examination was182 words
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Article, Illustration304 1938-12-15 10 Former Dollar Ship Here EAGLE REPLACES OLD SIGN QCCUPYING the first class saloon cabins, previously filled by wealthy American tourists, the crew of the old Dollar liner President Munroe, which arrived at Singapore this week under new “colours/’ are enjoying their trip round the world.now pan or tne Amencan President Lines—a picture taken by a Straits Times photographer - 304 words
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56 1938-12-15 10 THE second reading of the Moneylenders’ (Amendment) Bill was again deferred, until the next meetting in February, in the Legislative Council The Attorney-General, Mr. C. G. Howell, said the matter was still under consideration. The Bill was deferred from the last meeting of Council as several56 words
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Article351 1938-12-15 10 VISITORS CONSIDER STANDARD HIGH yHERE are more than 7.800 miles of road in Malaya including 5.100 miles of “all weather” roads of which 3,700 miles have bitumen treated surfaces. This is revealed by Major R. l Nunn in his annual report on the Malayan351 words
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Article, Illustration462 1938-12-15 11 •Situation Acute And Causing Real Concern’’-Major Nunn IS BRITISH REARMAMENT PROGRAMME REASON FOR SHORTAGE OF MEN? COMMENT on the difficulty of finding suitable candidates C for Malayan Public Works Department appointments in Great Britain and the problem of staffing is made by Major R.462 words
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Article68 1938-12-15 11 From Our Own Correspondent.) T Taiping, Dec. 11. tb latest issue of the Edwardian, the Magazine of the King Edward VII 10 °1' Taiping. contains several inresting articles, and the issue main‘a,lls the high standard established in Previous numbers. he editor of the magazine is68 words
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Article260 1938-12-15 11 Dr. -Smith’s Plea j In Council A PLEA for the preservation of documents of great historical and sentimental value to the Straits Settlements, such as the will of Capt. Francis Light, founder of Penang, was made by Dr. J. 12Smith at the Legislative Council He suggested that260 words
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Article193 1938-12-15 11 SUBORDINATES EDUCATION Capt. Hashim Urges Allowances CDUCATION allowances to officers' of the Junior Civil Service were! recommended by Capt. N. M. Hashim (Singapore) in the Legislative Council **I know that parents, not necessarily Government servants, with a number of children attending school, on presenting a case to the Inspector of193 words
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Article172 1938-12-15 11 One Charge Withdrawn Against Contractor AG. DOBB, oi Dobo and Co., Ltd.. Singapore, was fined $5 and $4 and costs when he pleaded guilty in the Singapore Fourth Police Court, on Friday, to two Municipal summonses. The first summons charged him that on Sept. 28,172 words
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552 1938-12-15 11 Foster Parents Charged With Causing Hurt A LLEGATIONS of cruelty were made before Mr. L. B. Gibson in the Singapore Criminal District Court during the trial of a pig-rearer, Ong Ooi, and his wife, Ng Kwai, on charges of causing hurt and wrongful confinement552 words
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32 1938-12-15 11 A PPROVAL of an Improvement rate of two per cent, per annum of the annual value of property in the Singapore Municipality was given by the Legislative Council32 words
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650 1938-12-15 12 Considerable Building In Kuala Lumpur Suburbs CLEANLINESS AND MODERN FURNITURE ARE OUTSTANDING FEATURES (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 9. THE increasing desire on the part of middle-class wage- earners to live in semi-detached comfortable little houses instead of in the shophouse type of650 words
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104 1938-12-15 12 movement to close Chinese shops on Sundays was given new impetus on Monday, when a representative meeting of Chinese traders held at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce decided on a whole-day holiday on Sundays as from Jan. 1. About 100 representatives of shops104 words
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Article152 1938-12-15 12 Comparison With Figure For Britain “DUBLIC attention has again been 1 drawn to the problem of venereal diseases, because of the garrison in Singapore,” states the annual report of the Medical Department, tabled in Legislative Council New cases applying for treatment of all forms of152 words
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Article199 1938-12-15 12 I Desirable To Stop It, Says Judge THE desirability of preventing people from using the machinery of the Bankruptcy Court merely for private revenge was raised by Mr. Justice Pedlow in the public examination of a Chinese commission agent, Lau Boon Kian, before the Singapore199 words
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Article120 1938-12-15 12 Launch Aground On Shoal CEVEN Singapore Europeans, including three women had a harbour adventure when the 40ft. motor-launch Kembara, owned by Mr. C. Jackson, manager for Malaya of the Borneo Company, ran aground on a shoal between St. John’s Island and Blakan Mati, at about 6120 words
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Article108 1938-12-15 12 JL|R. P. F. Aroozoo of OuVam School Afl Singapore, will officiate temporarily as Headmaster of Gan Eng Seng School as from Jan. 1, in succession to the late Mr. H. A. L. Orchard. Mr. Aroozoo was present at the Gan Eng Seng prize-giving held108 words
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272 1938-12-15 12 COLONY URGED TO PLA N WIRELESS POLICY Council Comment On Big Scheme For Empire A definite policy should be prearranged by the Government of the Colony in view of impending important develop, ments in wireless telegraphy and telephony throughout the Colonial Empire, urged Dr. J. E. Smith at the Legislative272 words
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Article168 1938-12-15 12 Dishonest Use Of Agency’s Money (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Dec. 11. “I HAD hoped to hear from your lip* some expression of regret” said Mr A. W. Bellamy. Second Polio? Magistrate, yesterday to a Eurasian. C. R Cortez, when the latter said that he had168 words
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Article70 1938-12-15 12 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 10 AN appeal has been lodged by the Public Prosecutor in the Perak bigamy case in which A. Ramalingum. Sanitary Inspector, Teluk Anson. wa> acquitted and discharged by Mr tice Murray-Aynsley, at a special session of the Perak70 words
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311 1938-12-15 13 ki\ Months Needed To Receive I Views Of The Colonies SECOND STEP IN PROCESS OF IMPERIAL DEVELOPMENT AND UNITY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 9. IT may be over three years before the proposed Cabie and I Wireless chain of wireless311 words
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106 1938-12-15 13 MALAYA'S new weather chief will 1 arrive at Singapore shortly. He is Lieut. Commander H. B. F. MoorLead. formerly pf the Bermuda meteorological service, who succeeds Mr. C. D. Stewart as Director 01 tin* Malayan Meteorological Service. nimander Moorhead will be accompanied by106 words
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Article40 1938-12-15 13 Nuttall, a private in the Loyal Regiment. was on Friday produced in Singapore Traffic Court on a mge of negligent driving on AUg. 29 Pasir Panjang Road. Accused claimed trial and the hear--1:1 was postponed to Jan. 3.40 words
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Article72 1938-12-15 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 6. DENANG streets returned to normal this morning when ricksha pullers ended their two day strike. About 50 pullers were on the streets last night, hut it was not imtil this morning that the general strike was called off.72 words
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Article203 1938-12-15 13 ‘Cautious Optimist,’ Says Law Officer THE successful business man is a cautious optimist.” said the SolicitorGeneral. Mr. N A Worley, during hearing of the appeal of Mr. J. S. Anderson against the valuation by a lower court of a block of shares, in the Court of Civil203 words
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Article51 1938-12-15 13 CHINESE rice merchant, Ong Mah Chce was committed to the Assizes on Friday by the Singapore Sixth Police Magistrate, on a charge of dishonestly inducing Kwek Sam Hock to deliver to him $l,OOO in cash In exchange for a cheque. Bail of $2,000 was51 words
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189 1938-12-15 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8 pOADS in Selangor were one of the principal subjects under discussion at the Budget Meeting ol the State Council here today, when the State Treasurer. Mr. A. Heywood-Waddington, disclosed that provision of $262,000 had been made to189 words
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Article109 1938-12-15 13 ]U[R M. A. Lippe, sound engineer of the Koster Compay Singapore, and Miss Annie Schmidt were married at the Singapore Registry on Dec. 9. Mr Lippe is the son cf Mr. Lippe, of Singapore, and Miss Schmidt, daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt, of Utrecht.109 words
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Article97 1938-12-15 13 From Our Own Correspondent! Batavia, Dec. 8 NEARLY 70 young pilots have been trained by the National Air School in Holland, their instruction being paid for by thp Air Defence Fund in Holland. The purpose of this fund is to train as many pilots as97 words
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Article566 1938-12-15 13 Appeal Court Fines Three Chinese Ten cents Each J’AKING sand from unalienated foreshore without authority constitutes an offence and those found doing so in future may be substantially punished. Warning notices drawing attention to this fact may be erected along parts of the Singapore beach566 words
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Article, Illustration399 1938-12-15 14 S300,000 Increase Granted For The Establishment (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 7. “THE strikes of 1937 showed that the Police Force was smaller than was safe,” declared the Hi&h Commissioner, Si) 1 Shenton Thomas, in the Federal Council last week.399 words
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Article235 1938-12-15 14 Two More Cases In Singapore PROPERTY WORTH $500 TAKEN Singapore, Dec. 7. TWO gangs of Chinese, allegedly armed with pistols and daggers, held up the occupants of homes in different parts of Singapore this morning and last night and decamped with more than $500 in jewels and235 words
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Article135 1938-12-15 14 Reinforced Concrete Buildings (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, Dec. 6. pOSTING nearly $40,000 to build, the new market at Segamat was opened this week. Built of reinforced concrete the market comprises two long buildings with a concrete wall around. The stalls are of modern design and135 words
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Article196 1938-12-15 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 6. MEW possibilities for the bicycle are opened up in Malaya by the decision of the F.M.S. Railway* to introduce cheap rates for the conveyance of bicycles by rail. It now costs only ten cents ro take a bicycle ten196 words
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251 1938-12-15 14 'fHE South African Government will open new Trade Commissioners’ offices in Singapore and Calcutta early next year, the Straits Times understands. The Government of the Union of South Africa has decided that to deal more efficiently with trade promotion in Eastern territories, it is251 words
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237 1938-12-15 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8 A TRIBUTE to Sultan Alain Shah for his gesture in postn poning the rebuilding of his palace, the Astana Mahkota estimated to cost some $750,000, until better times, was paid by Unofficial members in the Selangor State237 words
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78 1938-12-15 14 (From Our Own Penang. Dec. 7. T'HE wedding took place yesterday afternoon at St. George’s. Penang, of Mr. Elwin Wrench Carolin. chief accountant of Harrisons and Crosfield. Medan. Sumatra, and Miss Joan Constance Penfold, daughter of Mi. and Mrs. G. B. Penfold, of Tanjong Peera Sumatra.78 words
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Article98 1938-12-15 14 AT a meeting of the congregation o* St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Selangor, it was unanimously agreed to address a call to the Rev. Alfred W ,J B.A., to become minister of the c< ’> gregation in succession to the R° v A H. Pringle whose ministry terminate*98 words
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Article, Illustration1856 1938-12-15 15 On Coastal Clays And Inland Soils In Malaya IMPORTANCE of maintaining the balance of plant food Complete Mixtures Give Best Results On Girth, Bark And Yield By Our Planting Correspondent ANK of the last articles published in this page before I went on leave inwith decaying vegetable m*™*- RfVianting of Ml pictures in this page are reproduced from Pro Rubber - 1,856 words
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381 1938-12-15 16 Laws Oi Other Countries Are Under Consideration SELANGOR RESIDENT’S REPLY TO COUNCILLOR’S PLEA FOR ACTION (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. X. THE Malayan Governments are studying the regulation of working hours in towns of other countries, but, meanwhile, many shop assistants and381 words
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129 1938-12-15 16 A CAMPAIGN to educate pedestrians to cross intersections where there are traffic control lights only when the green light is showing is to be embarked on in Singapore, the Straits Times understands. The need lor strict observance of the lights by pedestrians as well as129 words
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238 1938-12-15 16 No Complaints, Says Minister From Our Own Correspondent. London, Dec. 8. MR. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary of State for the Colonies, stated at question time in the House of Commons last night that he was not aware of the introduction of a new system ot rating238 words
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95 1938-12-15 16 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 6. THE Sultan of Perak, who has been occupying his private residence, the Astana Kurnia, since his proclamation last month, has now moved into his official residence, the Astana Iskanderiah. A “kenduri,” attended by rajas and major and95 words
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Article, Illustration50 1938-12-15 16 There are tico candidates for nomination as the Straits Settlement (Singapore) Association representative on the Municipal Comtnissioit Then are Mr. A. Corbet (.eft) and Mr A'. A. Mallal. Mr. Mallal is the present representative. His term expires on Dec. 31.— Straits Times pictures .—Straits Times pictures..—Straits Times pictures. - 50 words
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Article72 1938-12-15 16 DATO SHAHBAN DAR’S SON TO WED <From Our Own Correspondent > Taiping, Dec. 6 THE marriage will take place at Tai- ping this month of Che Mohamed YusofT, son of the Dato Shahbandar of Kuala Kangsar, to Che Rumiali, second daughter of Che Abdullah Sedik of Ipoh, and niece of72 words
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Article, Illustration343 1938-12-15 17 ..lies lau'/h’"' 1 i Dutch kld shotc- <nc c*P'f ed b J Ant^P“ l c ,0 p„tch irl 4B° Vfc this t‘ l,lc si. 1 tg^gS^^Sggr^ jll eyes lor St. Nicholas as he arrives ALL attention us St. Nicholas talks ABOVE: FUght-Ucut. V. 11. .4. Mcßratney.343 words
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703 1938-12-15 21 Mrs. G. C. Coles - By- Mrs. G. C. Coles HOW DO YOU TREAT SERVANTS? k there a formula for handlini» Chinese servants or can it he possible that all Mcms experience the setbarks. the ingratitude, the nit: ling double-dealing that I am faced with from one month’s703 words
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175 1938-12-15 21 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. g* L ANGOR’S new big central hospital, for which $379,000 has eaimarked for next year alone, referred to by the British ResidMr. S. W. Jones, in the State r V men today. Jones said: i- v hoped175 words
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Article140 1938-12-15 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. 'THE $750,000 astana for the Sultan of Selangor, which His Highness postponed because of the bad tunes, may not be held up for long. In the State Council, the British Resident. Mr. S. W. Jones, said that they had140 words
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Article43 1938-12-15 21 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Dec. 7. riE flotilla leader Tromp of the Dutch Navy, recently completed, w’lll travel from Holland to New York in August next year during the World Fair and afterwards will come to the Netherlands Indies.43 words
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Article188 1938-12-15 21 Donned Shorts To Catch Sumatra Malay From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. THE story of how a trespasser was chased and caught by the European into whose garden he had trespassed was told in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court to Mr. A. J. GrattanBellew, the188 words
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Article237 1938-12-15 21 Police Engage Chinese Gang ONE MAN SEEN TO LIMP AWAY Singapore, Dec. 8 GUN light between three Malay policemen and five Chinese was fought out on a lonely stretch of Lorong 27A Geylang Road, just before midnight yesterday. It is believed that one of the Chinese237 words
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Article55 1938-12-15 21 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. AT the opening of the Selangor State Council today Sultan Alam Shah asked all members to rise in respect of the memory of Sultan Iskandar Shah of Perak, who died a few months ago. The Councillors stood55 words
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Article73 1938-12-15 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Dec. 7. AFFER protracted discussions between the Iran and Dutch Governments, a barter arrangement was made between their two countries. Java has shipped 17,000 tons of sugar to Basra and In return Iran is sending an equal value of73 words
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51 1938-12-15 21 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Dec. 7. jyiß. G H. C. HART, former director of the Department of Economic AfTairs at Batavia, will succeed Professor J. van Gelderen as a member of the Dutch delegation to the International Rubber Regulation Committee, as from Jan.51 words
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896 1938-12-15 22 $380,000 To Be Spent Next Year In Four Towns BIG SUM ALSO SET ASIDE FOR WORK ON ROADS AND BRIDGES (From Our Own Correspondent.) I lec 0. JOHORE State is spending $380,000 next year for additioJ nal houses for Government employees. The housing shortage896 words
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Article95 1938-12-15 22 'From Our Owi Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 5. liilR. P Peethambaram, assessment officer. Kinta Sanitary Board, collapsed in the office this afternoon and died before medical attention could be secured. The deceased leaves behind a wife and two children and a number of relatives. He was95 words
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Article, Illustration45 1938-12-15 22 Members of the Hong Kong Police guard, ichich travels on the China immiprant ships to Singapore. Here is Sgt. M. MacDonald giving instructions to one of his men before they left Singapore.--Straps men before they left Singapore—Strails Times picture.men before they left Singapore—Strails Times picture. - 45 words
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Article255 1938-12-15 22 COLLISION CLAIM SETTLED jyiR. JUSTICE PEDLOW in the Singapore High Court, approved an agreed settlement of S950, to be paid by Mr. F. V. Duckworth, former Singapore magistrate, to Mrs. Marie Kathleen Paglar and her daughter. Mrs. Paglar and her daughter were injured following a255 words
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339 1938-12-15 22 Stones Which Were Stolen From Local Diamond Merchant CENTENCE of two years' rigorous imprisonment was passed by the Singapore Criminal District Judge, Mr. L. B. Gibson, on a Hainanese, Tuang Joon Kee, who was convicted on a charge of receiving $39,000 worth of339 words
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Article49 1938-12-15 22 THE insignia of a Companion ol r Most Distinguished Order ol Michael and 3t. George was present* <• to Mr. W. E. Pepys, General Adviser. Johore, by the Governor, Sir Shent< n Thomas, at Government House There was a cocktail party 11: 1 wards.49 words
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Article, Illustration647 1938-12-15 23 Selangor Resident On Needs Of State’s Rural Areas COUNCIL MENTION OF CANNIBAL CHIEF IN STORY OF “MOBY DICK" (From Our Own Correspondent) HirvtniTD Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. CMOUR was introduced into the “dry” atmosphere of the Budget meeting of the Selangor State Council647 words
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389 1938-12-15 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 8. TO remedy a dearth of technical officers in Government service, local men should be sent to England for special training, recommended Mr. J. R. Vethavanam, in the Selangor State Council today. He commented on the389 words
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686 1938-12-15 23 Oriental Studies Higher Education In Malaya f HINESE financial support for a university in Singapore was promised to the McLean Commission on Higher Education before they left for England last week. The Commission were informed that several representative Singapore Chinese are prepared actively to give686 words
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Article85 1938-12-15 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Dec. 8. ALTHOUGH several meetings have been held among local Chinese grocers and sundry goods shops regarding the closing of shops for half a day on Sundays, no final decision has been reached Some of the larger establishments, however, have85 words
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Article338 1938-12-15 24 —Reuter. BRITISH WARNING AGAINST ROME AGITATION London, Dec. 6. pREAT BRITAIN’S attitude toward the Italian agitation for the ceding of the French territories of Tunis, Corsica and Nice was clarified in the House of Commons yesterday by the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain. There is nothing—Reuter. - 338 words
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Article124 1938-12-15 24 flown over Singapore—Reuter and Eastern News. Crew Rescued After Airliner Sank Manila, Dec. 6. T*HE giant German airliner Condor, which last week flew from Berlin to Tokio in 46 hours, crashed into the sea oil a Manila beach at 5.14 p.m. this afternoon. All theflown over Singapore—Reuter and Eastern News. - 124 words
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Article42 1938-12-15 24 -Reuter. London. Dec. 5. QFFICIAL returns today show that v the registered unemployed in Great Britain on Nov. 14 totalled 1.828,103. which is 46,876 more than on Oct. 17 this year and 328,900 more than on Nov. 15 last year.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 42 words
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Article62 1938-12-15 24 Reuter. Prague, Dec. 7. T'HE former regime united us with atheist Russia, red Spain and Jewish Geneva —this is now ended/' declared M. Sidor, the Vice-Premier and the Central Government’s Slovak representative. M. Sidor added: “My task in the Prague Cabinet is to liquidate the centralist system.Reuter. - 62 words
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Article161 1938-12-15 24 —Reuter. If Any Part Of Empire j Were Attacked London, Dec. 5. I AM sure of rightly interpreting the wishes of the people of this country if I say that, if any other part of the British Commonwealth were attacked, we should without hesitation go to—Reuter. - 161 words
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53 1938-12-15 24 —Reuter. London, Dec 7. 117HILE the liner Queen Mary was anchored off Plymouth today, Special Branch officers from Scotland Yard made inquiries into a report that there were anarchists aboard, pledged to assassinate Prince Paul of Yugoslavia. Passengers’ credentials were examined but nothing—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article99 1938-12-15 24 —Reuter. New York, Dec. 8. ACCORDING to a Washington report, the acting Secretary of State, Mr. Sumner Welles, stated today that the Ambassador to China, Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, has been requested to return to the United States for a brief period of consultation. Mr.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article128 1938-12-15 24 —Reuter. U.S. Sees Menace To The Panama Canal Washington, Dec. 6. A DMINISTRATION officials are stated to be watching closely efforts of Italian armaments firms to push sales in Salvador, which is within easy air raid distance of the vital Panama Canal. The Italian Government does—Reuter. - 128 words
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Article73 1938-12-15 24 Berlin, Dec. 8 THE British Consul-General at Frankfort-am-Main, Mr. Robert T. Smallbones. has declined an invitation to an official function, stating that he could not attend such functions while posters insulting the British Army were still publicly exhibited. The posters referred to are exhibited throughout73 words
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Article27 1938-12-15 24 —Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 5. According to provisional final figures the Sudetenland elections resulted in 98.79 per cent, of the electorate voting for Herr Hitler —Reuter.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article, Illustration360 1938-12-15 24 CRISIS NEXT SPRING —Reuter and British Wireless Mr. O. Pirow On European Tour London, Dec. 6 “J7UROPE is drifting into war— a war which no nation want< but against which every Govern ment is preparing,” declared Mr O. Pirow, South African Defence Minister, in a statement on the European situation.—Reuter and British Wireless - 360 words
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Article149 1938-12-15 24 Lord Elibank On Ho'\ To Influence Tokio London. Dec. <■ Straits Settlements P orU Hong Kong and the Indian P orh to Japanese shipping as a way to brine Japan to see reason over British ljj* terests in China was advocated in tn House of149 words
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541 1938-12-15 25 "Desire For Collaboration i In Mutual Respect” Paris, Dec. 7. AFTER the signing of the Franco-German “no more war” declaration in Paris yesterday, Herr von Ribbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, met French statesmen for “a cordial exchange of views.” “In the course of conversations541 words
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Article155 1938-12-15 25 M. Daladier's Assurance To Tunis Corsica Paris, Dec. 5. THE Prime Minister, M. Daladier. intends to visit Corsica and Tunis during the Chamber’s January recess, it is officially announced. The official statement on the matter thanks public bodies and private individuals for their thousands of155 words
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64 1938-12-15 25 —Reuter. London, Dec. 5. THE House of Commons on a motion of the Prime Minister, adopted unanimously the report of the Select Committee on the Official Secrets Act dealing with the “Sandys Case,” and also passed unanimously a resolution reconstituting the committee for the—Reuter. - 64 words
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47 1938-12-15 25 —Reuter. Kaunac. (Lithuania), Lec. 6. Following far-reaching self-govern-ment demands by the German population of Memel, the Foreign Minister, who recently was the object of attacks by Memel Germans, has been dropped in favour of M Urbanys, the secre-tary-general of the Foreign Ministry.—Reuter. - 47 words
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84 1938-12-15 25 Reuter. New Wartime Terror London, Dec. 6. A NEW fiercely incendiary bomb so light that one aeroplane could carry 2.000 is described by A. R. Astbury, the Home Office technical adviser on air raids precautions, in an address It is known as the “kilo-electronReuter. - 84 words
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100 1938-12-15 25 —Reuter. Special Powers For President Roosevelt Considered London, Dec. 6. ACCORDING to newspaper reports from Washington high administration officials are studying a confidential report proposing two methods whereby President Roosevelt, without consulting Congress, could impose economic sanctions against Japan and Germany. The President, it—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article248 1938-12-15 25 COWUIUUC, anu can speak effectively.”-Reuter and British Wireless. Nation Disappointed With The Reich London, Dec. 5. IF fight we must, our case would I triumph, not because we have hoped to win but because it called for human beings inspired by a will thatCOWUIUUC, anu — can speak effectively.”-Reuter and British Wireless. - 248 words
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263 1938-12-15 26 Cruising Nazis Support “Tunis, Corsica Cry Herr Hitler Favours 44 A Just Settlement” Rome, Dec. 8. RESPITE the Franco-German “no more war” pact signed on Monday, and the much publicised improvement in the relationships between Germany and France, a large number of German passengers from German ships cruising in the263 words
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Article171 1938-12-15 26 Reuter. Concessions By Great Britain To Arabs London, Dec. 7 THE Secretary of State for Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, announced in the House of Commons today that Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia. Transjordan and the Jewish Agency have already accepted invitations to attend the Palestine Conference in London.Reuter. - 171 words
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Article55 1938-12-15 26 —Reuter. Jerusalem, Dec. 8. PROCLAIMING the 44 principle of free trade or none at all,” Brigadier Whetherail, military commander of southern Palestine, announced today that, 44 unless within a fortnight interference with all forms of traffic ceases, I shall close the port of Jaffa for such—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article222 1938-12-15 26 —Reuter. M. Bonnet On FrancoGerman Agreement Berlin, Dec. 8. 'J’HE new Franco-German agreement is to establish collaboration in all spheres, M. Bonnet, the French Foreign Minister, declared in an interview with a representative of the Berliner Tageblatt. M. Bonnet added: “It is unnecessary to abandon old—Reuter. - 222 words
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Article44 1938-12-15 26 —Reuter. Shanghai, Dec. 8. THE Japanese naval command 1 has written to Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble, Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, expressing regret for the bombing of the British gunboat Sandpiper, near Changsha, last October, and promising to pay damage.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article300 1938-12-15 26 -Reuter “One Gleam Of Hope For Peace” London, Dec. 9. jyiR. OSWALD PIROW, the South African Defence Minister, who has been touring Europe and meeting Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini, returns to South Africa today. He emphatically denied in an interview with Reuter, that he-Reuter - 300 words
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271 1938-12-15 26 German Reply To Statement By r Malcolm Macdonald Berlin, Dec. 8 MR. Malcolm MacDonald’s statement in the Commons ha. IfI not closed the door on the colonial question, but it is (S' signed to create the appearance that it has, and to that271 words
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Article223 1938-12-15 26 —Reuter. New Japanese Drives In Yangtse South Chungking, Dec. 11. A FTER a four-week lull, on all fronts heavy fighting has been resumed on both the South China and Yangtse fronts. Westward ol Canton, the Japanese are advancing in the direction of Chaoching. which is threatened by—Reuter. - 223 words
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1123 1938-12-15 27 -Reuter. Return Of Colonies Is “Not Practical Politics” London, Dec. 8. I DO not believe there is today any section in this country which is disposed to hand over to any other country the tare of any territories or for whose government we are responsible either-Reuter. - 1,123 words
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Article122 1938-12-15 27 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 7. I IVELY interest is aroused here by Mr. Malcolm MacDonald’s speech on colonies. The Washington Star points out that the return of the colonies on the west coast of Africa to Germany would place the Reich within easy striking distance of South—Reuter. - 122 words
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134 1938-12-15 27 Reuter. Barcelona, Doc. 9. /I DECREE published today formally reaffirms the principle religious freedom. It creates the office of a commiesioner general of cu/fi who is given powers for the reestablishment of religious worship. This and several important military measures adopted undoubtedly will help—Reuter. - 134 words
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Article52 1938-12-15 27 Shanghai, Dec. 9. A FRANK exchange of views on the present situation took place at a conference between the British Ambassador, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, and the heads of the British Chamber of Commerce. Sir Percy Noble, Commander-in-Chief of the British Fleet in the Far East,52 words
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Article152 1938-12-15 27 -Reuter. U.S. SECRET SERVICE REORGANISATION Washington. Dec. 9. pEORGANISATION of the United States intelligence service to combat the secret police of other powers is planned by President Roosevelt. The President told Journalists he planned to send a message to Congress recommending legislation empowering him to-Reuter. - 152 words
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Article66 1938-12-15 27 London, Dec. 8 IT is understood the Rumanian Gov- ernment intends to protest to Germany regarding German broadcasts yesterday In which attacks were made on King Carol’s regime and the influence of Madam Lupescu, friend of the Rumanian monarch, reports Reuter. The broadcasts follow a bitter66 words
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Article61 1938-12-15 27 -Reuter. Oslo, Dec. 8 A LL Norway observed a two-minute silence during the funeral of Queen Maud today. The Duke of Kent attended. Wreaths were received from all parts of the world, among them being floral tributes from President Lebrun, of France, Herr Hitler, the Duke of-Reuter. - 61 words
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53 1938-12-15 27 R*-uter Chungking. Dec. 8 AN appeal to nations sympathetic to China to Join her In a united front to check Japanese aggression and to establish world peace Is made in a statement by Mr Wang Ching-wel, chairman of the Central Political council of the KuomlntangR*-uter - 53 words
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Article, Illustration861 1938-12-15 28 LITHUANIANS FEAR NAZI Dramatic Sequel To Election Day Kaunas, Dec. 12. AN EXTRAORDINARY decree “for the protecn tion of the State” was promulgated by the Lithuanian Government last night. It applies to the town of Kaunas and surrounding district. The decree is the sequel to anti-Government861 words
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Article170 1938-12-15 28 Barter Agreement To Last For One Year Bucharest, Dec. 12. AN important trade agreement with Rumania has been reached by the German trade delegation. The treaty, which is retroactive from Occ. 1 nd will remain in effect until Oct. 1, 1939. contains a commercial clearing agreement, and170 words
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176 1938-12-15 28 —Reuter. London, Dec. 11. “THE foreign situation is becoming worse instead of improving and British rearmament must be intensified whatever the cost,” declared Viscount Cranborne, in a speech at the local Conservative Association at Weymouth. He said that Italy was asking full belligerent rights for General—Reuter. - 176 words
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Article174 1938-12-15 28 —Reuter. Italy To Stop Demonstrations Rome, Dec 12 WHILE the Italian Press continue the campaign for concessions from France without specifying ex actly what is wanted, there were no incidents during demonstrations in connection with Tunis yesterdav Corriere Della Sera links Italy’s as pirations with Mr. Chamberlain’s—Reuter. - 174 words
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Article109 1938-12-15 28 Tunis, Dec. 12. ALL citizens have now responded to the call of the Resident-General for calmness following recent demonstrations against Italy’s claims. No further incidents are expected unless definite provocation is given. The authorities say they have taken all the necessary measures to presene peace.109 words
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160 1938-12-15 28 Durban.—Reuter and Aneta-Trans* Ocean. Johannesburg, Doc. 9. T'HE importance of the Royal Navy to South Africa was emphasised by General Smuts, Minister of Justice, in an address to the Navy League. Nobody could do South Africa a more serious disservice than to make 1 possibleDurban.—Reuter and Aneta-Trans* Ocean. - 160 words
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Article43 1938-12-15 28 —Reuter. Manila, Dec. *>■ AT least 19 persons were killed, an thousands have been rendere homeless as the result of a typing' which swept several southeast provim of the Philippines tonight. Widesp floods have been caused and com nun cations are disrupted.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article, Illustration311 1938-12-15 29 ■Britisher Will Return Home I If He Wins Bout ■k Tommy Farr beats Lou Nova he will come home at Christmas or vi'i-y shortly afterwards, farr fights Nova in New York on Dec lfi It will cost Farr £750 to fight311 words
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Article88 1938-12-15 29 -Reuter St. Louis. Dec. 7. Tony Galento, 16-stone New Jersey bar-tender, knocked out the St. Louis negro Otis Thomas in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round bout, a left hook to the stomach sending the Negro down. Galento is ranked in America as premier challenger-Reuter - 88 words
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Article99 1938-12-15 29 -Reuter. r. K. O. VICTORY IN TITLE FIGHT Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 6. |_JENRY ARMSTRONG, world lightweight and welterweight boxing champion, won on a technical knockout from A1 Manfredo. of Los Angeles, in the third of a scheduled fifteenround bout. The bout was for the welterweight title, arranged-Reuter. - 99 words
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363 1938-12-15 29 London, Nov. 21. FACERS are being pointed more or less gleefully at Arsenal, floundering in the lower half of the First Division table with only four points more than the absolute stragglers. People fail to realise the distress it would cause if363 words
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Article456 1938-12-15 29 Two-One Margin In Segamat Hockey (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat, Pec. 6. QOOD play by Matheson in goal saved the Europeans from a heavy defeat when the India Ceylon Association mot them on the Government English School padang today and emerged winners by the odd goal in456 words
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Article15 1938-12-15 29 —Reuter Hull beat Huddersfield 16—5 in a rugby league match played on Monday—Reuter - 15 words
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242 1938-12-15 29 —Reuter. Surprise Win In Annual Rugby Match London, Dec. 6. HIRI thousand spectators saw Cambridge confound the critics and beat Oxford in the annual rugby match by eight points to six. Cambridge owed their victory to a strong defence, especially in the first—Reuter. - 242 words
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Article243 1938-12-15 29 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 6. •THE Siam Derby was run on Sunday at the Turf Cub It Is for a cup presented by the King. This was the seventh race and this year the distance was Increased from eight to nine furlongs The winner243 words
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Article60 1938-12-15 29 -Reuter. Rome, Dec. 7. Doris Storey broke the world record lor 200 yards breast-stroke today when she covered this distance In 2 min 42 4 sec. The record previously was held by the German swimmer. Hanni Heltzmer. 2 min 42 6 sec. Miss Storey is the-Reuter. - 60 words
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325 1938-12-15 30 Perak Lose All-Blues Cup Match At Kuala Lumpur (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. FIERCE forward rushes and admirable backing up, which compensated for disappointing play in the three-quarter line, helped Singapore to beat Perak, holders of the All Blues Cup, by 13325 words
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Article261 1938-12-15 30 I Johore Malacca Next Year (From Our Own Correspondent.* Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. A PROPOSAL made by Penang that Selangor should play in the Southern section of the All Blue’s Cup in view of the probability of Kedah joining the competition next year was261 words
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Article104 1938-12-15 30 Good Recovery After Bad Start gELANGOR had the fourth successive hockey win when they met and defeated the Negri side in a State match at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday by four goals to two. Play was fast and good hockey was seen. Selangor started badly and104 words
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Article70 1938-12-15 30 'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Dec. 11. The Depot Police beat the Novices 4—o in an interesting game of hockey on the Depot ground yesterday. The winners scored two goals in each half, Asa Singh and Sham Singh sharing the scoring honours. Play was70 words
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Article76 1938-12-15 30 .—Reuter. pOLLOWINO Natal’s score of 307 at Durban, the M.C C. replied with 458 (Hutton 108, Edrich 98, Hammond 122, Ames 44, Yardley 10, Bartlett 0; Dalton six for 116). Hutton and Edrich made 207 for the first wicket. The match was drawn when Natal.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article70 1938-12-15 30 —Reuter Glasgow. Dec. 7. Scotland beat Hungary in the international soccer by 3—1. Walker, Black and Gillick scored in the first half for Scotland, who led 3—0 at half-time Scotland played with ten men in the second half, Black being injured. The Hungarian goalkeeper made many fine—Reuter - 70 words
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Article280 1938-12-15 30 Kuala Kangsar Hockey From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar. Dec. 10 IN an interesting hockey match played on the college ground yesterday. the Malay College, local hockey champions, beat the Malays bv five goals to one. The game was played at a fast pace, the Malays taking280 words
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Article35 1938-12-15 30 -Reuter, New York, Nov. 22. The New York Boxing Commission today recognised Fred Apostoli, who recently knocked out Young Corbett III here, as the middleweight boxing champion of the world —Reuter-Reuter, - 35 words
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465 1938-12-15 30 Singapore Win By Only Goal In Game CUPPORTERS of the Singapore hockey team are beginning to lose faith. Opposed to Malacca, on Sunday, on the G.S.C. ground in Serangoon Road, in the second of the season’s State matches, Singapore was only able to win by465 words
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Article868 1938-12-15 31 I “Raw Material” Not Up I To Standard Clearest possible proof that the young Soccer footballers are not equal to the standa ‘ds demanded by the League ■clubs is this avalanche of big-Money transfers. Or else the professional ga ne holds little attraction for868 words
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Article144 1938-12-15 31 —Reutei Third Round On January 7 London, Dec. 12. FOLLOWING is the F.A. Cup draw for the third round to be played on Jan. 7: Sheffield Wednesday v. Folkestone or Yeovil and Petters. West Bromwich v. Manchester Utd. Portsmouth v. Lincoln. Brentford vs. Newcastle. Southport v.—Reutei - 144 words
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Article362 1938-12-15 31 Review Of Home Soccer Matches (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 11. gCUNTHORPE’S goalie broke his leg in the second round match in the F.A. Cup between Scunthorpe and Watford yesterday. The accident occurred shortly after the start, but Johnson put his side one goal362 words
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Article63 1938-12-15 31 —Reuter. Pretoria. Dec 12. PLAYING against North Eastern Transvaal MCC, declared their Innings closed with 379 for six (Paynter 102, Valentine 100. Yardley 42. Gibb 28) The Test match bowlers Brown and Balaskas were most ineffective against the English batsmen Brown took one for—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article, Illustration194 1938-12-15 31 —Reuter. WILLS Moody has again announced her retirement from competitive tennie. She said that if the United States Lawn ienni 8 Association required her services and she had the chance to get her game into condition she would be very likely to represent.—Reuter. - 194 words
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Article148 1938-12-15 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 9. IN spite of being hopelessly outclassed and being beaten 9—o Kedah put up a game display against Penang in their inter-state hockey match on Hutching’s School ground today. Kedah were poorly served in defence and their forwards displayed lack148 words
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Article36 1938-12-15 31 Reuter Pretoria, lX‘c 9 Hammond. M C.C. captain, has b on ordered three days rest as he Is suffering from sunburn and will be unable to play against North Eastern Transvaal tomorrow. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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1583 1938-12-15 32 HOME SOCCER RESULTS LEAGUE TABLES CECOND round Cup ties on Saturday saw the survival of several of the non-league Clubs. Runcorn beat Aldershot and Walthamstow surprised by holding Stockport to a scoreless draw. Yeovil and Petters, who survived the early stages of the Cup last year, drew one-all with Folkestone1,583 words
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Article, Illustration388 1938-12-15 32 Mabin Gives Good Display For Losers OUTSTANDING feature of Saturday’s Malaya Cup gani between the Army and Johore was the excellent display Riven by the Johore fullback, Mabin. To him most credit for the Army’s comparatively small margin of six points tries) must,—Straits Times picture. - 388 words
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Article107 1938-12-15 32 Home rugby results as cabled by Reuter are as follows: RUGBY UNION Cheshire 15; Northumberland 3 Devon 3; Cornwall 3. Somerset 10; Gloucestershire 3. Yorkshire 3; Lancashire 16. Blackheath 22; Leicester 8 Bristol 9; Bedford 18 Cardiff 16; London Welsh 0. Guy’s Hospital 0; The Army 14107 words
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Article69 1938-12-15 32 Bradford N. 11; Warrington 3. Broughton R. 18; Keighley 10. Castleford 16; Wakefield T. 5. Dewsbury 4; Hunslet 12. Huddersfield 31; Hull K. R. 12. Hull 19; Barrow 6. Leeds 16; Featherstone R. 7. Liverpool S. 10; St. Helens 12. Rochdale H. 5; Salford 8 St. Helens R.69 words
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Article29 1938-12-15 32 Reuter. In the annual University country race Oxford beat Cambria? P. D. Marrian (Oxford) was first mai home in the time of 43 min. 27.1 scc-Reuter. - 29 words
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Article58 1938-12-15 32 —Reuter Helen Vinson has filed a divorce si against. Tennis Star Fred Perry ground of mental cruelty. The suit asks for a division oi R property amounting to $74,400. i’ u ing a substantial interest in Beverley Hills Lawn Tennis Club Restates she and Perry—Reuter - 58 words
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Article471 1938-12-15 1 finds awaiting safe INVESTMENT FRASER COMPANY’S WEEKLY REVIEW IN a weekly report on the share 1 market, issued at the close of business on Tuesday, Fraser and Company write:— The past week has not differed from :ts immediate predecessors, and values m all sections of the local471 words
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Article55 1938-12-15 1 British Wireless. London, Dec. 12. ASKED what percentage of dues levied in the Suez Canal last year was Paid for British ships and what percentage by Italian ships, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury replied that per cent, was paid for British ships un d about 17British Wireless. - 55 words
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Article503 1938-12-15 1 DIVIDENDS TOTAL 20 I PER CENT. DREDGING AREA MAY BE EXTENDED A NET profit of $355,490 was earn- 1 ed by Rantau Tin Ltd. in the year ended July 31 last. This com- pares with $541,674 in the preceding year. Dividends totalling 20 per cent, on503 words
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Article210 1938-12-15 1 —Reuter. PROFITABLE PRICE LEVEL HARD TO MAINTAIN MR. J. G. HAY’S VIEWS ON CONSUMPTION London, Dec. 13. THE necessity to redouble efforts 1 to increase the consumption of rubber was emphasised by Mr. J. G. Hay, chairman of Sendayan (F.M.S.) Rubber Company Ltd. when addressing shareholders—Reuter. - 210 words
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Article77 1938-12-15 1 Exceed Allowance By 13,110 Tons EXPORT of dry rubber from Malaya. Brunei, and Labuan for November totalled 23.417 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. This compares with a proportionate monthly quota of 22.575 tons The position at the end of October was that Malaya had exceeded her77 words
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Article107 1938-12-15 1 <Froni Our LKvn Correspondent) London, Dec. 12 British Empire “A” 18 6 British Empire “B” 9 4 W British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C’prehensive 14 9 British General “A" 17 9xd British General “B” 16 0 British General "C 14 3 Gold Producers First 25107 words
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Article158 1938-12-15 1 Singapore, Deo. 14, 12 noon. Buyers sellers* Gambler S 7 25 Hamburg Cube $13.50 .lava Cube $l2 00 Fepper White Muntok $12.00 White $ll5O Black 8.12‘/2 Copra Mixed $3.00 Sun Dried $3.30 Soqo Flour No 1 Lingga $2.16 Fair $2.15 Sarawat $2 12V2 Jelotonq Palembang $6.25 Banja158 words
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46 1938-12-15 1 Spot Dec. Jan -Mar Apr -June July-Sept. I^ndun o 077, 28'1 28 r 8 DCC Vvl 2?-. 27 28 28'.. 715 16 ,l 27 27% 28', 283, 2814 8 27\ 27% 27% 28% 2«\ j, 27*, 27 St 27% 285, 28S 846 words
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1700 1938-12-15 2 Preference Dividend Arrears To Be Capitalised HOW THE SCHEME WILL AFFECT SHAREHOLDERS By Our Financial Correspondent COR the past eij?ht years there r has been something almost tragic in seeing an old-established company like Robinson and Co. Ltd. struggling in order to keep its head above water.1,700 words
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Article231 1938-12-15 2 CHAIRMAN HOPES Tft GET NEW AREA ADDRESSING shareholders at annual meeting of Lukut Dredging Ud. in Seremban Mr m, Phillips, the chairman, said M L I regret that the directors are unato to recommend the payment ot a dend in respect of the past year’s suits as,231 words
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Article156 1938-12-15 2 Only 239 Tons Sold rpHE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1.411th auction on Dec 7 when oi 999,149 lb. «446.05 tons* catalogued 827,609 lb. (369.47 tons) was offered and 535.013 lb. (238.85 tons) was sold. London spot 7T 8 d. a pound New York156 words
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Article74 1938-12-15 2 THE directors of United Temiang Rubber Estates Ltd. have recommended payment of a dividend of 5 P cent, for the year ended July was < per cent. 31. If approved at the annual meeti this will be payable on Dec. 5. The directors have transferred €5. dividend74 words
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846 1938-12-15 3 Favours Preference Holders At Expense Of Ordinary ALTERNATIVE MORE EQUITABLE TERMS SUGGESTED To the Editor of the Straits Times. KIK.— Your financial correspondent s is to be congratulated on his 1 able analysis of the scheme put forward by the Board of Robinson and j Co.846 words
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Article114 1938-12-15 3 -Reotcr. Considerable Adverse Trade Balance Tokio. Dec. 7. GOLD shipments abroad totalled yen 86.000.000. Mr. Ikeda told a gathering of bankers held at Osaka and he added that this year’s exports, though smaller, were still considerab.e and he claimed that the mobilisation” of gold throughout the-Reotcr. - 114 words
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Article316 1938-12-15 3 Correspondence To the Editor of the Straite Times. Sir.—At last, a few people have now dared to ventilate their misgivings about the correct Judgment of the I.R.R.C. Except for the possibility that the committee has been led to expect an increased consumption in the near future, there316 words
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Article83 1938-12-15 3 Combined Capital Of £697,000 THREE Sumatra rubber-producing companies with a combined paidup capital of £697,556 and having a total planted area of 15,549 acres are to amalgamate. The merger is to be effected by an exchange of shares. The three companies, which are members of the83 words
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Article122 1938-12-15 3 Tin-Ore Production Last Month THE following particulars of tindredging of companies in the Austral Malay group refer to November Hours Yardge Piculs ore K. Kamunting 638 116,000 Asam Kumbang 202 66,000 346 Ulu Yam close down Thabawlelk Tin 484 66,000 Puchong Tin 57 19,000 100 PU Dredge122 words
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Article291 1938-12-15 3 PHYSICAL SUPPLIES NOW BECOME SCARCE UNDERTONE REMAINS VERY SOUND IN a weekly report on the rubber mar- ket Issued on Dec. 8. Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd. write: Political developments during the past week have not brought much encouragement, though efforts to find a solution of the291 words
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Article242 1938-12-15 3 IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued on Friday, Lewis and Peat. (Singapore) Ltd., write:— Quite apart from the fact that we are approaching the Christmas holidays and the end of the year when the market may be expected to be moderately quiet,242 words
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Article313 1938-12-15 4 DIVIDEND REDUCED TO 12*4 PER CENT. BUT REQUIRES MORE THAN EARNED A NET profit of $161,277 was earned by Pajam Ltd in the year ended Sept. 30‘. This compares with $342,121 made in the preceding year. An interim dividend of 5 per cent, was paid and absorbed313 words
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Article248 1938-12-15 4 •THE following particulars of tin- dredging operations refer to November Piculs Hours Yardage ore Ampat Tin 450 87.700 545 Southern Kinta 2,339 610,000 3,707 Kamunting Tin 622 130,000 829 Pangnga River Tin 1.285 330.000 1,093 Tongkah Harbour 1,436 332,000 1,339 Anglo-Siamese Tin 1,112 174,000 680 Kampong Lanjut248 words
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Article403 1938-12-15 4 PROFIT OF $136,241 BUFFER POOL QUOTA RIGHTS SOLD A NET profit of $136,241 was earned by Batu Selangor Tin Dredging Ltd. in the year ended Aug. 31 last. This compares with $613,328 earned in the preceding year. Three interim dividends totalling 12' 2 per cent, were403 words
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Article101 1938-12-15 4 F\URING the week-ending Dec. 3, 1938, exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 57,606 cases, of which 53,006 (92 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 775 (1 per cent.) cases to tne Continent of Europe, 1.450 (3 per cent.) cases to Canada,101 words
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Article147 1938-12-15 4 $350,000 ADDED TO RESERVES A NET profit of $683,420 for the year ended Sept. 30 is reported by Wearne Bros., Ltd. This compares with $806,923 in the preceding year. An interim dividend of 5 per cent, was paid and. as already announced, the directors recommend a final147 words
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Article160 1938-12-15 4 THE following crops of rubber were harvested by the respective estates in November:— lb. Benta Rubber 55.000 Sandycroft 18,000 Kuala Kangsar 110,150 Henrietta 124,100 Sungei Matang 24.000 United Patani 169.516 MalakofT Rubber 107,500 Taiping Rubber 78,438 Sungei Batu Rubber 37.400 Windsor Rubber 17,412 Foothills Rubber 18,500 Kuala160 words
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Article79 1938-12-15 4 New York, Dec. 1. T'RADE opinion expects another reduction in the domestic silver price when the current bonus price of 64.44 per ounce expires at the end of the year, states Standard Statistics Company. It is generally thought, however, that some premium will continue. It is79 words
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Article218 1938-12-15 4 DIVIDEND OF TF\ PER CENT. A NET prpfit of $18,020 was eani ed by Teluk Kruin Tin the financial year ended Oct 31 This compares with $46,98 i earS in the preceding year. ncd Interim dividends paid durin, the year totalled 10 per cent absorbed218 words
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Article159 1938-12-15 4 Profit $7,983: Dividend Four Per Cent. THE report of the directors of Alor Gajah Rubber Estate Ltd. states that the profit for the year ended Sept. 30 was $7,983. which compares with $32,443 in the preceding year. A dividend of 4 per cent, is recommended which,159 words
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Article1180 1938-12-15 5 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. BONING. H su val. Buyers Sellers mpat Tin 3/9 4 >9 ■?< ram Kumbang 28/- 30/-n. Mistral Malay 48/- 47/-n. \ver Hltam 24/9 28 wer Weng 0.60 0.65 ti itangrln Tin 21/6 22/61,180 words
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Article44 1938-12-15 5 »t*he official price of tin in Singapore on Dec. 8 was $110.50 per picul of 133 l/3rd. lb.; on Dec. 9. $109; on Dec. 10. $109.25; on Dec. 12. $lO9 25; on Dec. 13. $lO9 37»/ 2 on Dec 14. $109.50.44 words
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Article510 1938-12-15 5 |N a weekly report on the New York stock market during last week, issued on Dec. 11, Swan, Culbertson and Fritz write:— Price fluctuations during the past week, as measured by the Dow-Jones composite 65-stock average, continued to hold within the narrow range represented by the510 words
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Article347 1938-12-15 5 London, Dec. 13. /"kN the Stock Exchange today prices ln all sections advanced In busier trading caused by the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s optimistic references last night to the trade outlook. Industrials were prominent with oils and gold-mlnlng issues also showing rair advances.—Reuter. Jne following are today's347 words
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228 1938-12-15 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Dec. 13, 5 p.m. Pooka rouu tor comoanj Dividend Close Date Kx. Dlv financial rear Tin Payable Oat# u> dat# Hong Kong Tin 5% final less tax Dec. 30 Dec. 19 20% Killinghall 2%% final less tax Dec. 30 Dec. 19 15% Kramat228 words
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