The Straits Budget, 25 May 1939
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1939-05-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES 1 established nearly a century./ So. I^D. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. MAY 25, 1939 Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration990 1939-05-25 1 Singapore, Wednesday, i COMPREHENSIVE survey of Mala--1 van essential commodities has een carried out and plans for ensuring ufflcient stocks during a crisis have >°en prepared, it was revealed by the jigh Commissioner, Sir Shenton ’nomas, speaking in the Federal Council, last week. His Excellency made.—Straits Times picture. - 990 words
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Article, Illustration86 1939-05-25 1 The Jonkheer H. L. Krayenhoff and his bride, formerly Miss C. Telders, at Raffles Hotel after their wedding at the Singapore Registrar’s Office. The bridegroom is the son of Baron and the late Baroness C. R. T. Krayenhoff, of Wassenaar, Holland, and representative of the—Straits Times picture. - 86 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article936 1939-05-25 2 revenue and reserves. Straits Times, May 18. That Johore has been modernising herself in too great a hurry is the impression left after reading the findings of the committee appointed to inquire into the working of the Public Works Department in that State. For some years pastrevenue and reserves. — Straits Times, May 18. - 936 words
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Article368 1939-05-25 2 Straits Times. May 18. On Tuesday last we printed a leading article under the heading “Encyclopaedias Given Away” in which we quoted extensively from a report of a legal case heard in Madras, in which a medical man claimed repayment or Rs.125 which he alleged had been obtained fromStraits Times. May 18. - 368 words
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Article989 1939-05-25 2 came into force.—Straits Times, May 19. Two recent announcements of official policy, made in Singapore, were greeted with a loud chorus of disapproval. They were the speech of His Excellency the Governor on the subject of food control, made at the last meeting of the Legislative Council,came into force.—Straits Times, May 19. - 989 words
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Article1004 1939-05-25 3 —Straits Times, May 20. We said in a recent article that there were times when sub-editors in newspaper offices experienced an even greater feeling of disgust at having to deal with an almost uninterrupted flow of messages relating to wars and threats of war than newspaper readers—Straits Times, May 20. - 1,004 words
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Article1004 1939-05-25 3 —Straits Times, May 22. Three versions of Mr. Chamberlain’s speech on foreign affairs were received in Malaya. The first was the 8.8. C. broadcast summary; the second was the cabled report, of necessity prepared hurriedly and dispatched in a series of short messages; the third was the British—Straits Times, May 22. - 1,004 words
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Article625 1939-05-25 4 their policy is justified.—Straits Times, May 23. British proposals for the establishment within ten years of an independent Palestine State have aroused hostility on the part of both Jews and Arabs. It was not to be expected that either side would welcome the plan. Arab and Jewish viewstheir policy is justified.—Straits Times, May 23. - 625 words
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Article953 1939-05-25 4 founded the Settlement.— Straits Times, May 24. In comment on the policy of the local government in regard to air raid precautions reference has been made to British plans for the evacuation of school children and others from densely populated areas in the event of war. We proposefounded the Settlement.—Straits Times, May 24. - 953 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article270 1939-05-25 5 Mjr morning in Malacca recentlv ft U( Resident Councillor was ob* ft i n the act of planting saplings 50,.. Malacca tree in front of the ft ml Post Office. unusual event was characterised ntire lack of ceremony There I (> oand or guard of honour: no ft270 words
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Article265 1939-05-25 5 SUPPOSE that by now the reader must be wishing that I would stop siting about Empress Place, after a olumn on Monday and more notes Delay, but I have discovered one more uriosity in this vicinity which I would ke to mention. I refer to the gas-lamps which265 words
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Article205 1939-05-25 5 thing I have looked at In Empress Placj lately is that squat and ugly mortar which stands, chastely embowered in oleander bushes, in front, of the Memorial Hall and beside John Gemmill’s fountain. The Municipal Commissioners seem to regard this part of Empress Place as a sort of205 words
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Article221 1939-05-25 5 'J'HE F.M.S Railways have been criticised lately £cr not pouring water over the tops of their trains, to keep the passengers cool, and for various other sins of omission and commission. And now’ I should like to have my say I consider the publicity of th: F.M.S.221 words
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Article245 1939-05-25 5 SINCE writing about the tinned curry which is now obtainable in Singapore shops. I have learnt that the same factory in Penang has a whole range of products which are new to this country and have the great merit of being made with local fruits. Has it ever245 words
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Article278 1939-05-25 5 I WONDER how many people possessed a picture-book in their childhood which contained a picture of a biggreen and black frog sailing through the air with outstretched legs, and beneath it the following verse: Where are you going. Goggle Eyes? Across the brook to catch some flies.” Tell278 words
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Article229 1939-05-25 5 I THOUGHT I had finished with the 1 Singapore sovereigns and the pilgrims who take them to the Hedjaz. but a new point is raised in a letter Just received from a mining engineer up-country. In a previous note I remarked that it was unlikely that the imitation229 words
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Article222 1939-05-25 5 M ANY of the young avenues of trees now approaching maturity would be* a credit to any city." That tribute to the Municipal staff in charge of tree-planting in Singapore is paid by Mr. R. E. Holttum, Director of Gardens. in an article in the Cathedral Courier, and222 words
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Article239 1939-05-25 5 Battleship Row 'T'HE presence of Admiral Le Bigot In Singapore yesterday recalled to resident a story about thi* officer which he has sent for this column. It was in Shanghai during the dark days that followed August 14. 1937. when the flagships of four nations were moored in “Battleship Row”239 words
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Article236 1939-05-25 6 Bulan Sakit SPHERE was a collision between a van and a lorry at the foot »*f Mount Rosie Road the other day—one of those crashes which are so alarmingly numerous in Singapore nowadays but which are not reported in the newspapers because nobody is seriously hurt. On the day before236 words
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Article207 1939-05-25 6 DARELY does a newspaper man in Malaya have as strenuous an assignment as that which fell to the Straits Times representative in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday. He joined the police party which went into the Jungle to bring back the remains of the unfortunate airman who crashed on207 words
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Article164 1939-05-25 6 During War CEVERAL weeks ago a visitor from Malaya was browsing In a secondhand bookshop In Edinburgh, and there. In an old book, his eye fell upon a passage which he thought of sufficient Interest to copy out and send to me. Here It is: filnoapore Town is becoming very164 words
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Article92 1939-05-25 6 *|*HE amateur critics who wax sr sarcastic about Singapore newspapers—invariably a type oi European with no genuine local interests either in Singapore or Malaya—may be Interested in a professional opinion. The following unsolicited bouquet was received by the Straits Times from a visitor. Mr M. H. Williams,92 words
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Article320 1939-05-25 6 f"VNE does not ordinarily think ol Johore as a rice-producing State, so it may surprise some people to hear that in my house within the last three months we have eaten rice from two widely separated districts of Johore. One sample came from a valley adjoining a rubber320 words
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Article207 1939-05-25 6 TOURIST publicity in Slam Is even 1 better than I thought when I called the attention of the F.NLS. Railways to the slogan: “Welcome To Siam. Where People Live, Love and Laugh.” A colleague of mine has presented me with a copy of the official tourist handbook207 words
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Article165 1939-05-25 6 Y HAVE been trving to pluck up cour- age to attend one of these crooning competitions “for amateurs only” which are being held at the Happy World. Professional crooners are bad enough. but amateurs However, if one could steel oneself for the ordeal, one might be richly rewarded. I165 words
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Article212 1939-05-25 6 has been written lately about the discomfort of travel on the F.M.S. Railways, especially by day. and of course one cannot deny that the heat and soot are very trying (except in the new air-conditioned coaches, which the vast majority of the travelling public cannot afford to212 words
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Article255 1939-05-25 6 this particular journey, however, the first thing that struck me was not the landscape but 1 sky A short distance V 4 Johore Bahru. when the 1 was passing over high ?r: Und J through open country, i not 4 most glorious panorama clouds in the east, billowing255 words
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Article291 1939-05-25 6 ANOTHER impression left upon atl as I travelled northwards throqtl Johore by this local train was of thel way in which a journey of this bril brings the Singaporean into touch with I the countryside and with humanity I Unlike the lordly mail trains, otl train halted291 words
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Article30 1939-05-25 6 (From Our Own Correspondent' Johore Bahru, May g AFTER 26 years’ service, Mr flf Paterson, Johore Commissions Lands and Mines, is retiring at of August.30 words
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279 1939-05-25 7 S his way to Hong Kong to take the new appointment of Admiral in the 5th Cruiser a( iron, which has hitherto been er t he direct command of the nmander-in-Chief. China Sta- Kear-Admiral A. J. L. Murray jved in Singapore in the279 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article113 1939-05-25 7 IiGELL— To Irene wife of P. L. Angell, P>n 17th May at the Maternity Hospital, fcingapore, a daughter. ItDDON.—To Eva, wife of C. E. Paddon on iMay 17 at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, la daughter. aOTT —On May 17, 1939 at the General [Hospital, Malacca to Joan, wife of113 words
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Article148 1939-05-25 7 le engagement is announced between Joanne, eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. F. L. Pearse of South Perth to R. H. D. Wade son of R. h. R. Wade of Wlllingdon, Eastbourne England. IM-loh—The engagement is announced between Mr. Lim Peng Slang, second son of the late Mr. Lim Liang148 words
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Article363 1939-05-25 7 Brother Of Noted Malayan Editor Andrew Still, editor of the Investors’ Review from 1923-35, who died in London on May 3, was a brother of the late Mr. A. W. Still, a famous editor of the Straits Times. He was born in Aberdeen in 1866, the363 words
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212 1939-05-25 7 A PARTY of about 40 members oi the Singapore Gardening Society made a tour of Government House gardens and grounds this week. The party was conducted round the grounds by Mr. R. E Holttum, president of the society and Director of Gardens. S.S, assisted by212 words
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Article, Illustration305 1939-05-25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 11. M ANY people well-known in Malaya were among the guests today at the wedding at Chelsea of Mr. George Harold Newsom, son of the late Rev. G. E. Newsom and of Mrs. Newsom, of Salisbury, with305 words
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Article395 1939-05-25 7 Leaders— A Johore Inquiry 2 Food And A.R.P 2 A Modern Miracle 3 More Appeasement 3 Mistaken Tactics 4 A Vision 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 27—30 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Singapore’s Part In Aiding Refugees 9 Military395 words
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Obituary146 1939-05-25 7 Akitp DEATHS T~ Hu £h Bernard, formerly of Singa!v? re 5J ed ln London on May 19 after a s snort illness. >!L LDIN 0n 7th May. 1939 at his reni.. ce< Alfriston Road. Manurewa. AuckSv New island. Richard Randall. r > of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. >146 words
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411 1939-05-25 8 Husband Granted Decree Nisi In Singapore Divorce Suit ADULTERY WITH MUSICIAN ALLEGED BY PETITIONER “IUE had quarrels because I did not want her to work in a cabaret and she wanted to,” said Patrick Enright Cooke, foreman of Malayan Guttas Ltd., in a divorce411 words
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Article90 1939-05-25 8 'From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 22. ]l/|ISS Ng Slew Ngoh was yesterday married to Dr. Chung Keat Salk at the Ipoh Town Hall. Dr. K. T. Khong officiated. Dr. Lim Bwee Aun was the bestman and Miss Cheah Foong Lin was the bridesmaid. The bride and90 words
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Article289 1939-05-25 8 Municipal Assistant Engineer’s Death TiE death occurred at the General Hospital. Singapore, early on May 21. after a very short illness. of Mr. Harold Gunson Thorpe, son of Rear-Admiral and Mrs. Thorpe, of London. He was 40 years of age. Mr. Thorpe was attached to the289 words
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Article295 1939-05-25 8 PASSENGERS for Singapore in the P and O. liner Ranpura. which arrived last week from London, were:— Master and Miss Bain. Mr. J. E. Brocklehurst. Mr. H. A. Forrer. Mrs. A. E. Guthrie. Mrs. and Miss B. Norgate. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Parnell. Mr. and Mrs. B.295 words
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Article115 1939-05-25 8 rS following passengers from Australia arrived by the Marella:— Mrs. E. F. Grierson, Mrs. M. F. Allen, Miss M. Grenier, Mrs. K. Simcock, Mr. At Mrs. T. Logan, Mr. At Mrs. O. R. Johnson. Mrs. A. Heslop, Mrs. W. W. Wadsworth, Mrs. M. Whyte, Mrs. Synott, Mr.115 words
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Article38 1939-05-25 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 22. QVER $4,000 was collected at the charity ball organised by Ipoh Chinese women. The proceeds will go to the Chinese Maternity Hospital. A large number of Europeans attended.38 words
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262 1939-05-25 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 22. Rip- W. J. B. Ashby, the retired Secretary of the Kinta Sanitary Board and leader of the Eurasian community in Perak, died this afternoon at the Ipoh Hospital and the funeral will take place tomorrow262 words
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419 1939-05-25 8 Controversy Develops Over I ‘•Lion City’s” Name I (From Our Own Correspondent.) I London, May 9 I AS the Straits Times recently reported, the B.B.C.’s nJ nunciation of the word “Singapore” has been era cised by Scottish listeners. One of these critics wrote t419 words
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Article118 1939-05-25 8 KMR. J. S. W. Reid, formerly assistant Malayan Establishment OflW* has been transferred to Klang as District Officer, in place of Mr Neave, who has gone on leave. Mr. H. A. Forrer. District Judge an j! First Magistrate. Singapore, return from Home leave last week. Mr. M. H.118 words
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819 1939-05-25 9 Jewish Committee’s Tribute I To Local Support JhK plight of 12,000 Jewish refugees in Shanghai is causing grave alarm, and an appeal to world Jewry Uanisations for help has been made, Mr. David Frankel, hairman of the Singapore Jewish Refugee Relief Computer, reveals in a819 words
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Article158 1939-05-25 9 Presentation Ceremony At Malacca Next Month (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 21. MILITARY efficiency medals will be presented by Mr. G. W. Bryant, Resident Councillor, at the King’s Birthday ceremonial parade in Malacca on June 8. to C.Q.M.S. Tan Hock Seng and Sgt. Low Swi Guon.158 words
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263 1939-05-25 9 Step Aimed At Making Control Even More Complete DOISONOUS GASES and aircraft are brought within the scope of the Arms and Explosives Ordinance in a Bill to amend the ordinance published in the Gov--ernment Gazette. The object of the Bill is263 words
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708 1939-05-25 9 Musical Society Performs Haydn’ s “The Creation THE Musical Society deserves 1 much praise for its performance of Haydn’s greatest oratorio given last week for the first time in Singapore. Ranking with the oratorios of Bach and Handel “The Creation” is popular in musical centres in England and America. It708 words
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Correspondence
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Article764 1939-05-25 10 Italy’s Part In The Axis POST-WAR HISTORY REVIEWED To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—I would be glad if you would allow me to make some comments on “Anglo-Celt's letter appearing in your issue of May 13 under the heading “Italy's Case Stated.” The matter,764 words
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Article339 1939-05-25 10 Barriers Against Local Youth l IMMIGRANTS ONLY 1 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—We have heard a great deal of late about trade schools and vocational education. The time has come when our youths must take to manual labour of the arti j san class,339 words
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Article662 1939-05-25 10 A.R.P. M.R.A. TODAY The Individual In A Mad World To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—With British subjects everywhere. and American citizens from Maine to California, warming these days to the outward evidences or strong inward ties between British and America—which the present visit of Their Majesties only the662 words
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Article416 1939-05-25 10 A Chinese Wif e s Comments DIVORCE USELESS FOR WOMEN To the Editor of the Straits ij mes Sir,—K H. L 's letter headea Com cubinage” interested me veiy mueh May I ask K. H. L. the following qq es tions Is a Chinese who keeps mistresses a sinner?416 words
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688 1939-05-25 11 Oldfashioned Husbands And Modern Wives To the Editor of the Straits Times. sir Heavenly Angel’s letter on Chinese concubinage reminds me of tin story of the man who was in his house on a cold winter day, protected against the bitter winds, and who. on688 words
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Article277 1939-05-25 11 Relation Of Overheads To Taxation To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—The following remarks on rubber taxation are taken from a speech published in the Straits Times recently:— Mr. Wilken said that with the present mcidence of regulation of exports at 50 per cent, less per277 words
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Article94 1939-05-25 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—The Belgian community of Singapore and their Consul vigorously protest against the impetuous insinuations contained in the letter published in your issue of today under the signature of “Petite Belgique.” All the members of the Belgian colony, on the contrary,94 words
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Article409 1939-05-25 11 Ceylonese Father’s i Comments NETHERLAND INDIES NURSEMAIDS To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. -1 have read both the articles on Why Should We Expect Trained Amahs contributed by D.C. and A Sarawak Mother to the Thursday Supplement of the Straits Times, and I entirely agree with409 words
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Article184 1939-05-25 11 What If The Husband Refuses? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— “Heavenly Angel’s” letter In your paper of May 17 interested me to a certain extent, but I cannot agree with her when she says "If a woman were to divorce her so-called faithless husband, the184 words
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Article138 1939-05-25 11 j Death Of Mr. D.V. Kandiah (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 20. THE death occurred last night oi 1 Mr. D. V. Kandiah. retired Inspector of Weights and Measures, and one ol Kuala Lumpur’s oldest residents, having come here 45 years ago. He was138 words
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Article260 1939-05-25 11 Underground Efforts To Create Friction To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—I wish to draw the attention of the authorities to the existence of certain agents who are at work to set up disturbances in Malaya. They are bent on instigating intercommunal strife and terrorism by260 words
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Article107 1939-05-25 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 16. Railway detectives, who follow- ed a Chinese into a trolley bus and there caught him in the act of picking the pocket of a Malay, were complimented by Mr Lim Koon Teck in the Penang Middle Court yesterday "I compliment107 words
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Article, Illustration669 1939-05-25 12 Flames Leap 100 Feet From Blazing Danish Liner LIFE-BOATS HAD UNPLEASANT TIME IN ROUGH SEA THE rescue of 20 Malayans, 14 other passengers and 1 a crew of 50 from the blazing Danish motor ship Alsia in the Indian Ocean a fort night ago—Straits Times picturt - 669 words
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94 1939-05-25 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 17. THIRTY -TWO motor-cyclists have responded so far to the appeal for 70 volunteers to be trained for message-carrying and other duties, in connection with A.R.P. work in the Settlement. Mr. H. Hall, the Regional Inspector for Penang, is94 words
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191 1939-05-25 12 DAYS of the Victoria Hotel, otherwise known as the Tingle Tangle, were recalled by Mr. H. E. Elphick, relating stories of the early days of Singapore hotels, at the Singapore Rotary Club meeting The Tingle Tangle was situated in North Bridge Road. Mr.191 words
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463 1939-05-25 12 250 On Parade For Ceremony At Beach Road IN a ceremony notable for an impressive display bj the 250 men on parade from the two Malay companie of the Singapore Volunteer Corps, their new 'heaquaiters in Beach Road was opened by the General463 words
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Article192 1939-05-25 12 Sir Shenton On Crisis Plans (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 18 A FTER referring to air raid pre- cautions, food control and other civilian defence measures. Sir Shenton Thomas, the High Commissioner, spoke in the Federal Council today of other defence activities. He said “Schemes192 words
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Article, Illustration543 1939-05-25 13 lohore Supervisory Staff Always I Below Establishment Irather shocking state of I AFFAIRS,” SAYS UNOFFICIAL LkFKKENCG to the frequent changes in the supervisory i staff ot the Public WorksOepartment, Johore, was made |iy Mr. B. R. Barton at the Johore Council of543 words
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212 1939-05-25 13 ATTENTION to the military policy of the State of Johore, which was leading the state to “a very enhanced expenditure” was drawn by Dato Roland Braddell at a meeting of the Johore Council of State. "The Council in Johore are only asked to implement212 words
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Article50 1939-05-25 13 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 16. iy|R Khoo Sian Ewe, who has been th e guest of honour at several miners held in honour of the bestowal f the O.B.E. on him. entertained over J.000 guests to dinner at the Chinese r vvn Hall on Saturday.50 words
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Article, Illustration441 1939-05-25 13 Dato Braddell Stresses Need For Official Statement definition of the powers of Unofficial members on the Johore Council of State was sought by Dato Roland Braddell at a Council meeting. “The General Adviser will agree that there is no reason in the world441 words
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Article129 1939-05-25 13 THE present system for the sale )1 fresh milk in Johore is a definite source of danger to the public, said Dr. G. H. Garlick. Principal Medical Officer, Johore. at the Johore Council of State meeting. He suggested that methods adopted elsewhere should be introduced129 words
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283 1939-05-25 13 H °w Johore could prevent the spread of typhoid was outlined by Dr. O. H. Garlic*. Principal Medical Officer, at the Johore Council of State meeting His suggestions were: 1. A more rapid reduction in the number of hawkers, with complete elimination in view283 words
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252 1939-05-25 14 Might Set Standard For Others, Declares Medical Officer pOVERNMENT-OWNED restaurants, run either by Goveminent staff or by letting out on tender in the same manner as the rest houses, would be the ideal solution to the problem of the control of restaurants, declared Dr. G.252 words
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126 1939-05-25 14 THE Public Works Department is our great spending department,'* said Dato Roland Braddell at the Johore Council of State meeting, commenting on the report of the committee on the P.W.DJohore. "As a result of the decisions taken on that report we shall find126 words
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109 1939-05-25 14 THE sale of ice-cream in Johore should be prohibited unless it is the product of a firm of standing and reputation whose methods are above suspicion and whose products are examined bacteriologlcally. This suggestion was made by Dr. G. H. Garlick, Principal Health Officer,109 words
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175 1939-05-25 14 pOR the courageous part he play- ed in a gun duel with a Chinese gang. Lance Corporal Mohamed bin Majid, of the Beach Road Station, Singapore, has been awarded the Colonial Police Medal for gallantry. About midnight on Dec. 8. last year, Lance Corporal175 words
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76 1939-05-25 14 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 16. AT a meeting of the Penang China Relief Fund committee, together with its sub-committees from Balik Pulau and Province Wellesley, all pledged that they would do their best to help China and to boycott Japanese goods. More than76 words
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Article, Illustration153 1939-05-25 14 "TF we are not prepared to grow more foodstuffs it is no use for us to prepare defence works,” said Mr. Cheok Huan Cheong, speaking at the Johore Council of State Mr Huan Cheong urged that the Government should encourage and allow rubber estates153 words
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247 1939-05-25 14 THAT instruction on air raid pre- cautions was being steadily spread throughout Johore was revealed by Dato A. L. Birch, Chief Electrical Engineer, at a Johore Council of State meeting It was proposed to have sections with senior and junior wardens and to247 words
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145 1939-05-25 14 KELANTAN GIVES 100,000 FOR IMPERIAL DEFENCE East Coast State Follows Lead Of Colony And Federation l/'ELANTAN, remotest and most Malay of the \m States, has given $100,000 towards Imperial H„f 1 it is announced officially. en This follows the Straits Settlements' gift of $8 and the proposed F.M.S. contribution of145 words
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Article98 1939-05-25 14 Chinese Cloth Stall Owner Victimised (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. May 15 A TARRING outrage occurred a Penang last night when a stmt stall in Kimberley Street was wrecked Two Chinese went up to the stal and poured a big tin of liquid tar ovk all98 words
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Article146 1939-05-25 14 A PETITION for maintenance bJ Dorothy Merle van Cuylenburg against her divorced husband. John Bertram van Cuylenburg was mad* before Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court last week. By consent o l both parties, an order was made providing for an allowance oi £l6 a month146 words
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65 1939-05-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, May 15 ANE member of a party of Europe who went swimming yesterday Batu Ferringhi, was dismayed to cover that his clothes were no r where he had put them. A wallet c talnlng $4O was also missing Capt. H. 8.65 words
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499 1939-05-25 15 bproving Existing Areas [Providing New Irrigation MR. A. G. ROBINSON’S REPORT ON TECHNICAL PROBLEMS klPORTANT recommendations for increasing rice pro- duction in Johore, and thereby reducing the State’s Lendcnce on imported foodstuff supplies, are made by |r. A. G. Robinson, Adviser, Drainage and Irrigation, lalay499 words
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Article314 1939-05-25 15 "WE are disappointed to see that the various scehmes for encouraging the employment of Malays in technical posts in the Public Works Department have up to the present met with so little success,” says the committee set up by the Sultan of Johore to inquire into314 words
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Article63 1939-05-25 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 18. IT is understood that Dr. V. W. W. S. Purcell will act as president of the Georgetown Municipal Commission when Mr. J. A. Black goes on leave shortly. Dr. Purcell was till recently Chinese Protector. Penang, before63 words
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Article295 1939-05-25 15 MR. W. D. TAIT Was At One Time Planting In Perak IN the presence of old shipmates, 1 and in accordance with his wishes, Mr. W. D. Tait, former Singapore ship’s officer who died in the Singapore General Hospital was buried at sea on May295 words
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Article80 1939-05-25 15 THE International Rubber Regulation Committee, at its meeting in London on May 16, fixed the export quota for the third quarter of the year at 55 per cent., an increase of five per cent, over the quota for the present quarter. The Committee will next meet on80 words
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142 1939-05-25 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 18. M R GREEN was one of those happy men who had the gift of making lriendships and keeping them." said the High Commissioner. Sir Shenton Thomas, when he paid a tribute to the late Mr.142 words
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Article305 1939-05-25 15 Engine Found HO Ft. From Plane (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May Itf. SB]ARCH party brought back this evening to Kuala Lumpur, from the steep mountainside into which he had crashed in a Tiger Moth plane, the remains of Mr. Ernest Littleton Hay, who305 words
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93 1939-05-25 15 »From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, May 18 THE F.M.S. Special Reserve Fund created in 1937 with a first instalment ot $15,000,000, Is to be enhanced by a sum of $25,000,000, making a total or $40,000,000. This step is to be taken, reports93 words
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80 1939-05-25 15 A FAREWELL dinner party In honour of Mr. M. H. Matheson, former commodore of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, who goes on leave on Tuesday, was held by the club a* Raffles Hotel. It was attended by 65 people The guest of honour was presented80 words
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Article557 1939-05-25 16 Ednah Prail - By Ednah Prail Throw Away That Lipstick Mentality And Be Natural 'J'HK world >s full ol notions, i'ick up almost any magazine and glance through its advertising section. One all-prevail-ing notion permeates its pages and that is the means by which a woman is557 words
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Article, Illustration34 1939-05-25 16 The Sultan of Johore with Miss Lydia Hill photographed after a visit to the Swiss National Fair at Zurich. The Sultan has been staying in Switzerland for some months.34 words
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123 1939-05-25 16 FOLLOWING the increasing move- ment of munitions for China along the Burma-Yunnan road. Rangoon has now become third port in India and Burma, American travellers told a Straits Times reporter on arrival at Singapore. With increasing shipping movement in the port, Rangoon had123 words
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238 1939-05-25 16 —Reuter. Mr. MacDonald^ Assurance I-EACH (Lab., Bradford) in the House of Commons on May IT asked it the buying ana selling of Chinese children still per. sisted in Malaya and Hong Kong an, it the Government’s attention ha< been drawn to a statement—Reuter. - 238 words
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Article189 1939-05-25 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. “I HOPE that what 1 have said will be reassuring,*’ said Sir Shenton Thomas, in his speech to the Federal Council today. I am well aware that in the past all these preparations have been shrouded in189 words
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Article108 1939-05-25 16 rIE following have been awarded entrance scholarships to the medical course at tne King Edward VII College of Medicine: Cnen Kok Kuang, Gwee Ah Leng, Ong Khye L” 11 Phay Seng Whatt, Chia Chye Cheng from Raffles Institution); Miss Loh Slew o (Raffles Girls School); Llm108 words
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Article, Illustration516 1939-05-25 17 ABOVE: Af the opening of the new headquarters for the Malay Companies, Singapore Volunteer Corps. The GOC. Malaya, Major-General Dohbic. inspects troops with Major W. Pcnrice <right), Officer Commanding, Malay Companies, S.V.C., and Captaii Hassan (left), second in command. Below: Mr. William Keighley, Hollywoid film director,516 words
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Article, Illustration1816 1939-05-25 21 Novel Treatment Used For Fomes By Our Planting Correspondent gee some 3,000 acres of budtLfted rubber of all ages, of |j L h over 1,000 acres were in tapL r was one of the attractions loivd me when I recently accepted I invitation to stay1,816 words
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Article137 1939-05-25 21 Growing In Jungle Shade "CONSIDERABLE interest has been shown by one or two individuals In the possibilities of manila hemp cultivation in Johore during the year." states a memorandum from the Agricultural Department published in the annual report of the Johore Planters* Association. “Applications have been137 words
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Article88 1939-05-25 21 MALAYS are showing increased interest in the production of copra from coconuts grown on their own premises, according to the annual report of the Johore Planters’ Association Chinese copra producers state they are finding it more difficult to buy nuts and to obtain a lease of88 words
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1149 1939-05-25 22 Sir Shenton’s Statement In Federal Council COMPLETE SURVEY MADE OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. A COMPREHENSIVE survey of Malayan essential commodities has been carried out and plans for ensuring sufficient stocks during a crisis have been prepared, it1,149 words
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Article149 1939-05-25 22 Legal Adviser To Succeed (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, May 18. jy|R. Justice Mills, the Johore Judge, is retiring at the end of September. He will be succeeded by Mr. L. V. J. Laville, Legal Adviser. Johore. who has previously acted as judge. Mr. Laville149 words
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305 1939-05-25 22 No Case For European To, Answer, Holds Magistrate U7ITH0UT his defence being called upon, Sidney D director of Pitman’s College, Singapore, was aconiti by Mr. C. H. Koh, Singapore Fourth Police Magistral on three charges alleging negligent driving a J causing hurt to two305 words
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134 1939-05-25 22 (From Our Own Correspondents Kuala Lumpur. May 17. 'V'EW planting and mining activities have necessitated the extension of anti-malarial control to certain parts of Kuala Lumpur. This cost has been recovered and credited to revenue. Owing, however, to frequent change* of mining sites and new134 words
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Article71 1939-05-25 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May TOUR new members were afH rnUvl r at the Federal Council meeting today. They were Mr. John Jeff. act11 8 Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Mr. N. R. Jarrett. acting Comptn 1 of Customs: Mr. F. G. Coales, acim*71 words
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1028 1939-05-25 23 Reply To Public Criticism At Federal Council Meeting SCHEME FOR EVACUATION HELD NOT TO BE JUSTIFIED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. rjIK SHENTON THOMAS replied today to criticism of the l Singapore “stay put” A.R.P. policy recently expoundd by Mr.1,028 words
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160 1939-05-25 23 STRAITS TIMES QUOTED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. WHEN Dr. S. R. Krlshnan (Negri Sembilan) asked in Federal Council today that Thaipusam should be a public holiday in the F.M.S. the acting Federal Secretary, Mr. Hugh Fraser, replying, said that Government160 words
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Article49 1939-05-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, May 18. SHEIKH ABU BAKAR, Second Magistrate, Johore Bahru, will go on four months’ leave at the end of the month. During his absence, Mr. M. Ismail, a senior member of the Johore bar. it is understood, will act for him.49 words
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350 1939-05-25 23 Council Statement Following Unofficial Complaint (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. I AM strongiy opposed to any transfer save for the most 1 pressing reasons,” declared the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, today in the Federal Council when amplifying a reply350 words
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261 1939-05-25 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. ASKING foi a postponement today at the Federal Council meeting of the second reading of the Business Registration Bill, the Legal Adviser F.M.S., Mr. Adrian Clark, revealed that the original destructive crifci cisms of the Bill had261 words
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398 1939-05-25 24 Work Should Be Found For Them, Declares Unofficial (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. DOINTING out that on certain large mines equipped with extensive electrical plant the electrical staff was almost entirely Malay, Raja Uda bin Raja Muhammad (Selangor) speaking at today’s398 words
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498 1939-05-25 24 NEED FOR SURVEY, SAYS UNOFFICIAL (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 18. A PLEA for the transfer of the accumulated surplus of the Widows and Orphans Fund to a separate fund to be administered in future exclusively for the pur-, pose for which498 words
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Article60 1939-05-25 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. May 16 funeral of Mrs. Chan Yen Tam nee Teoh Phaik Im. took place today at the Batu Gantong Cemetery. Deceased, who was 57 years of age died on May 5 after a long illness. She leaves behind a widower, two60 words
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414 1939-05-25 24 Councillor Suggests Areas Shoul, Be Made Available (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 1$ suggestion that unemployed Chinese coolies now empL on relief work at Government’s expense might be nJ an opportunity of cultivating rice, was made by Mr. \y. f,!414 words
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Article128 1939-05-25 24 Second Reading At Ne\J Council Meeting <From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur. May li 'THE Food Control Bill was introduce! today at a meeting of the Feden Council by the Legal Advise*- FMS Mr. Adrian Clark on a certificate i i agency. He gave notice of128 words
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Article74 1939-05-25 24 <From Our Own Correspondent.' Kuala Lumpur, May 18 to the services of the late Federal Secretary. Mr. C. Ahearne, who left on retirement recently. were paid in the Federal Council today. Mr. E. D. Shearn, on behalf of the Unofficials, said they had lost, besides an74 words
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208 1939-05-25 24 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS THEIR SCHOOLS OLD BOYS ATTEND DINNER r J*RIBUTE to the work of the Christian Brothers was paity by Mr. Claude da Silva, president of the Christian Brothers’ Old Boys’ Association at a dinner last week at the S.V.C. drill hall to commemorate the feast of their founder, St.208 words
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343 1939-05-25 25 FULL TEST OF ISLAND’ S CIVILIAN DEFENCES |a11 A.R.P. Services Will I Mobilise For Black-Out units will deal with areas [presumed TO BE “BOMBED” [iNGAPORE’S passive defence forces, consisting of civilian volunteer air raid wardens, ambulance men, Le-fighters, rescue squads and road repair parties will’ L •mobilised” on the night343 words
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Article92 1939-05-25 25 THE wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on May 17 of Mr. Reinier Moningka, of the K.P.M. shippins line, Singapore, and Miss Fientje Ju.stina Lantu, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lantu, of Menado. The bridegroom is the son of the ute Mr. Jacobus Moningka, and92 words
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79 1939-05-25 25 Shenton Thomas, in his speech to od t Federa l Council, referra he rea diness of the Ex-Services suTes 00 t0 assist in defence mea cei V pi laV( w *thin the last few days rewhi a letter from the Chairman. *n sell e P laces79 words
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Article390 1939-05-25 25 AMONG the items published in the Government Gazette of May 19 were: Mr. J. C. H. Oldham to act as District Judge and First Magistrate, Singapore. Mr. E. E. Colroan to officiate as temporary Second Magistrate, Singapore. Instrument reappointing Mr. A. B. Jordan to390 words
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Article145 1939-05-25 25 CONVICTED on a charge of negligent driving on the morning of Mar. 7, a European, J. L. Rush, was last week fined $25 in the Singapore Traffic District Court, by Mr. C. H. Wiitton. Mr. G. M. Coltart, in evidence, said that on the day145 words
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208 1939-05-25 25 COLLECTION FOR MALAYA HOUSE AMONG recent additions to the library at Malaya House, London, is a collection of manuscripts on Malayan subjects by an M.C.S. officer who worked in this country for 25 years at the end of last century. These are208 words
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592 1939-05-25 25 Full Support From Malay And Chinese Unofficials (From Our Own Correspondent; pnn D Kuala Lumpur, May 18. AMLR warm expressions of approval by all the Un- ia J, members in the Federal Council this morning, Col. Cecil Rae s motion that the F.M.S. give $4,000,000592 words
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Article76 1939-05-25 25 Borneo has a car hooting problem. The North Borneo Chamber of Commerce has resolved to address another complaint to the Police authorities about the excessive use of motor horns—principally by Chinese bus drivers—in Sandakan. but especially on the outskirts of the town, “where horns and76 words
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Article47 1939-05-25 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 21. *po commemorate his wedding with Miss Ang Lay Cheng. Mr Loh Kah Pin will donate $1,000 (Chinese currency) to the China Distress Relief Fund The marriage took place at the Chinese Methodist Church. Madras Lane47 words
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Article, Illustration1274 1939-05-25 26 Lord Harlech’s Tribute To Grants By Colonial Governments FORMER RAFFLES COLLEGE PROFESSOR WELCOMED 4S SECRETARY (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. May 11. A WARM tribute to the generosity of the Governments of Malaya, Ceylon, Hong Kong and Sarawak in making annual grants towards the1,274 words
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Article112 1939-05-25 26 Big Extensions Justified JHE extensions to the Singapore Harbour Board wharves are fully justified, for for the last two days the berths have been full,” Sir George Trimmer, the retiring chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board, told a Straits Times reporter when he sailed for England112 words
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Article250 1939-05-25 26 Malays Must <„ Through Kant, RAPID PROMOTKj; FOR GOOD MF\ (From Our Own Correspond-, Kuala Lumpur, Mav’i DIRECT recruitment 0 f ji into the Police Inspect® had ceased because the rtS was found wanting, it is staJ the F.M.S. 60 The last Malay to be appoint as250 words
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227 1939-05-25 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. May 10. SINGAPORE Volunteers. would go straight into the line if the fortress were attack® will be interested to learn tw Capt. Liddell Hart, the distingue ed writer on military affairs, cor siders that the new divisions of u227 words
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306 1939-05-25 27 BRITAIN, U.S. FRANCE LAND FORCES ON KULANGSU r .—Reuter. >st Japanese Sailors Withdrawn During Last Week Shanghai, May 18. ITL'ATION of some delicacy has arisen on Kulangsu island an international settlement near Amoy, and the outcome is awaited intense interest in foreign circles owing to the significance of the tioitr.—Reuter. - 306 words
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Article125 1939-05-25 27 —Reuter. London, May 17. CALL to prayer at Whitsuntide for international peace has been issued from Lambeth Palace and signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Cosmo Gordon Lang, and heads of other Churches in Europe. The statement says that the world is at present—Reuter. - 125 words
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101 1939-05-25 27 London, May 16. licences had been issued for the export of war material since Feb. 4. 1938, said Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, in the House of Commons today. He was replying to a question whether such material as was101 words
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Article133 1939-05-25 27 i.—Reuter. 435,000 W ork On Siegfried Line London, May 16. BOTH Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini today toured their fortified lines along the French frontier. A Berlin dispatch says the Fuehrer is continuing tour and today inspected the Saar district. It is reported the Seigfried Line hasi.—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article94 1939-05-25 27 —Reuter. London. May 15. IN the committee stage in the House of Commons of the Military Training Bill the Government accepted an Opposition Labour amendment providing that employers’ liability to pay a maximum of four weeks’ salary, if they did not reinstate a man—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article45 1939-05-25 27 ’—Reuter. Rome, May 17. GEN. Franco promises in an interview with a representative of the Popolo d’ltalia that he visit Italy as soon as possible to see II Duce, whom Gen. Franco describes as “one of the greatest figures in history.”—-Reuter.’—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article261 1939-05-25 27 Britons Abroad Must Serve London, May 16. W/HEN the debate on the Military Training Bill was resumed in the House of Commons the Attorney-Gen-eral, Sir Donald Somerwell, moved a new clause giving power to apply the Act to British subjects ordinarily resident outside Great Britain. The Attorney General261 words
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Article24 1939-05-25 27 —Reuter. Gibraltar, May 15. CINCE early this mominp 100 Spanish soldiers have been digging trenches in neutral ground half-a- mile from the Gibraltar frontier.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 24 words
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676 1939-05-25 27 -Reuter JEWISH IMMIGRATION TO BE LIMITED TO 75,000 London, May 17. BHE establishment of an independent Palestine State within ten B and the limitation of »ish immigration to 75,000 over five B rs with a cessation after that, is yisaged in a far-reaching declaraB-Reuter - 676 words
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Article116 1939-05-25 28 —Reuter Chinese Red Army Now In Jehol London, May 18. AN unconfirmed report from reliable sources states that some fighting has been going on in Jehol Province, Manchukuo, between Eighth Route (ex-Communist) Army troops and Japanese forces. In Central Hopei the increased guerilla strength is reported to.—Reuter - 116 words
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Article269 1939-05-25 28 Would Make Moscow “ToOi Cocksure Of Herself” Berlin, May 19 “THE agreement between Britain and Russia, which Mr. Chamberlain anticipated in the near future, would, in the German view, only make Moscow more cocksure of herself, just as Britain’s guarantee to Poland made Warsaw more269 words
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42 1939-05-25 28 Reuter Stockholm, May 21. PARLIAMENT has approved the construction ot two 8,000-ton coastal defence ships estimated to cost about €3.700,000. The Finance Minister announced the navy probably would acquire several torpedo and motor-boats in the near future.-ReuterReuter - 42 words
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44 1939-05-25 28 —Reuter. Washington, May 15. MR Cordell Hull. Secretary of State, today announced that in reply to recent protest by the United States Ambassador in Tokio, Japan promised that her airmen would exercise all possible precaution to avoid injuring noncombatants. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article167 1939-05-25 28 .—Reuter. London, May 19. iiiT'HE thing you stole and sold was a plan the possession of which might, in the event of war between (this country and Germany, have en- abled them to bomb and destroy a factory and the lives of your fellow l workers.—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article127 1939-05-25 28 —Reuter. Ambassador Talks < If Political Reasons Washington, May 18. “HTHE sole political purpose of the visit of the King and Queen to the United States is to improve the ties of friendship with your country,” declared the British Ambassador to Washington. Sir Ronald Lindsay,”—Reuter. - 127 words
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60 1939-05-25 28 Reuter. Washington May 18 THE Senate today passed the $773.- 000,000 Naval Appropriation Bill. The Bill, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives, includes funds to start construction on two 45,000-ton battleships and 21 ether warships, and 500 planes. The bill nowReuter. - 60 words
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Article148 1939-05-25 28 the expenditure incurred.—British Wireless. London, May 16. THE Prime Minister. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, made a statement in the House of Commons today regarding supplementary civil estimates issued today providing £2,100,000 for the purchase and upkeep of merchant ships and €1,210,000 for the purchase and storage of tractorsthe expenditure incurred.—British Wireless. - 148 words
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701 1939-05-25 28 Welcome Messages Po ur In To King And Queen —Reuter. Quebec, May 17 pH()>I early morning till late tonight thousands upon thousand Canadians cheered themselves hoarse in an enthusiastic \ve| t ,J the Kintr and Queen. In the afternoon 30,000 school children sin* 1 the national anthem and “Oh, Canada’’—Reuter. - 701 words
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94 1939-05-25 28 —Reuter. London, May m ARMS and munitions import* by the Chinese Governing did not all pass through Britto territory, but of those which hav, war material of German origin has exceeded in quantity that of any other country, since the open, ing of—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article93 1939-05-25 28 ___Tleuter London. May A DMIRAL Sir Dudley Pound has oeen appointed a Lord oi the Admiralty and Chief ii 'j Navy Staff in succession to Admin Sir Roger Backhouse who relinquish 0 his appointment owing to ill hca.tn. Vice-Admiral Sir Andrew Cunning' ham has been appointed___Tleuter - 93 words
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Article24 1939-05-25 28 Reuter. Berlin. May THE German naval units return* 1 Kiel today on the complete their cruise to Spanish 1Reuter. - 24 words
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1980 1939-05-25 29 hope, never will, arise.”—Reuter British Wireless. French Comment On The I Premier’s Speech lilt, chamber Lain on the I MOSCOW DISCUSSIONS i Ivondon, May 20. MR. NEVILLE Chamberlain’s speech in the' House I I of Commons last night, when he revealed furjher details of thehope, never will, arise.”—Reuter & British Wireless. - 1,980 words
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450 1939-05-25 30 Reuter. Warsaw Protests To Danzig Met By Counter-Demands Warsaw, May 22. I TNIFORMED Storm Troopers are alleged to have attacked a Polish customs post at Piekle at 5 p.m. yesterday. According to latest reports the Customs officials barricaded themselves in their office, telephoning lorReuter. - 450 words
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42 1939-05-25 30 -—Reuter. The Scottish Trades Union Congress will no longer co-operate with National Service work because of the introduction of conscription. This was decided at a special meeting of delegates at Glasgow instructed by the general council.-—Reuter.-—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article131 1939-05-25 30 —Reuter. How Jews May Fight Palestine Plan Jerusalem, May Tl. THE Jewish National Council has recommended to Jews a ftvej point programme of non-co-opera-tion in the event of implementation of the White Paper proposals for Palestine. The non-co-operation plan includes: Training ot young Jews for an emergency: Encouragement—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article156 1939-05-25 30 Reuter. Duce On “Irresistible March” Of Axis Rome, May 21. “IVHEN the agreement with Germany is signed it will form a bloc of 150,000.000 people against which nothing can prevail.” declared Signor Mussolini in a speech at Cuneo. He added: “The bloc is formidableReuter. - 156 words
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Article79 1939-05-25 30 .—Reuter. Chungking, May 21. A SPIRITED artillery duel across the Yellow River is in progress near Tungkwan, Shensi, having begun last Thursday. The Japanese, who are trying to crush Chinese resistance in order to cross the river into Shensi from Shansi, are concentrating their Are on.—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article98 1939-05-25 30 —Reuter. London, May 21. THE American argument that the present was unsuitable for discussing changes in the administration of the Shanghai International Settlement was supported by Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador, in conversations with Mr. H. Arita, the Japanese Foreign Minister, according to official information in—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article157 1939-05-25 30 —Reuter. Overseas Britons Who Fail To Answer Call London, May 18. THE Military Training Bill was given its third reading in the House of Commons today by 337 votes against 130 and sent to the House of Lords which will pass it through all its stages—Reuter. - 157 words
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Article58 1939-05-25 30 —Reuter. Amsterdam, May 21. THE Prime Minister, Dr. H. Colijn is 1 temporarily taking over the Netherlands Finance Ministry, vacated by Dr. J. A. de Wilde. Dr. J. A. de Wilde, has resigned owing to a divergence of views on financial policy, unofficially reported to be—Reuter. - 58 words
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70 1939-05-25 30 .—Reuter. Washington, May 17 A YOUNG man who was found trying to climb the fence of the White House was arrested. He was arm*-* with a stone and penknife and gave his name as Frank Twers. It is stated he told the police he.—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article46 1939-05-25 30 —British Wireless. London, May 21. T*HE Admiralty preparations are now complete for the laying down next month of 22 escort vessels of an entirely new type. These ships, of 900 tons, have been designed for protection of merchant shipping against hostile aircraft or sub■naries— British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 46 words
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Article316 1939-05-25 30 —Reuter. 'No Peace Wilhom Freedom’ Ottawa, May 21 freedom, there can bt no enduring peace, and with, out peace there can be no endurb freedom,” was the striking clinuj of the King’s speech when unveilb the Canadian National War Memo, rial here this morning. The King had.—Reuter. - 316 words
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108 1939-05-25 30 Reuter. Moscow, May 21* IN these hours of Fascist ag1 gression the Soviet will stay loyal to its obligations and not abandon the Democrac declares a book on future published for mass circulation by a military publishing hoU The book contains an mnag' nativeReuter. - 108 words
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Article626 1939-05-25 31 S.C.C. Beat “Dog” On Stroke Of Time L the stroke of time, the Singapore Cricket Club beat y the Selangor Club by eight wickets on the padang L Sunday. I To Dynes went the honour of scoring the winning Lt which he skied deep to626 words
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Article172 1939-05-25 31 —Reuter. Warsaw, May 21. J?OLLOWING the action of the German captain in attempting to substitute another player after he had already announced the team, the English referee, Mr. Bloomfield, in charge of the Poland vs. Germany Davis Cup tie, telephoned to London for a ruling. The committee—Reuter. - 172 words
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Article53 1939-05-25 31 r[E Europeans’ cricket eleven to meet The Rest on the padang on Saturday. Sunday and Monday is as follows 1 Dynes (captain), Cooper. Whiteing. Kingsmill, Waites. Foster, Hope, Simpson. Nicholson. Wills, and Dowling. Play will start at 2 p.m. on Saturday and at 11 a.m. on53 words
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Article93 1939-05-25 31 Reuter. Paris. May 21. IN an international football match, France beat Wales by two goals to cne after leading two—nil at half-time. The match throughout was played at a fast pace, with both defences generally sound. France scored after ten minutes through the outside-right. Bigot,Reuter. - 93 words
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Article134 1939-05-25 31 .—Reuter. Paris, May 21. THHE council of the French Rugby Federation considered reforms to the French Rugby organisation which met with the wishes of the four British unions and permit the resumption of matches between the British unions and France. The council decided by 315 votes.—Reuter. - 134 words
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Article234 1939-05-25 31 'F'roni Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. May 21. FINE batting and bowling by G. Denison Smith was the feature o f a cricket match here in which the F.M S Police defeated the Sungei UJong Club In a return fixture. The teams played 12 a side.234 words
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231 1939-05-25 31 Manchesters Make Only 59 THE S.R.C. on Sunday defeated the Manchester Regiment 1 by 120 runs in a cricket match at Tanglin. Batting first the S.R.C. declared for the loss of five wickets when they had totalled 179 runs. Thoy and Alvis, opened their231 words
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Article67 1939-05-25 31 THE Combined Services team to meet Negri Sembllan In the H.M S. Malaya Cup soccer match at Anson Road Stadium next Saturday is: Mace (R.A.M.Cj; Collins IR.A.F), Sharpies (Loyals); Cole (R.A.), Quail (RE.). Parkes (R.A.F.); Wright (R.E.), Taylor (Loyals), Martin (R.E.*. Garrett (RAF.), Pringle (R.A.).67 words
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44 1939-05-25 31 Reuter London, May 21. •T'HE Wembley professional lawn ten- nls tournament concluded with Budge beating Nusslein. of Oermanv. 13—11. 2- 6, 6 -4. Budge wor th«» first prize of £5OO and a silver trophy. Tilden beat Vines 6—3, 10-8Reuter - 44 words
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Article218 1939-05-25 32 INCLUSION OF HENRY DENNISON-SMITH (Prom Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur. May 21. 'JHE inclusion of Henry and Denni-son-Smith will make the Selangor crcket team against Penang at the Whitsun week-end in Kuala Lumpur a formidable one. The team to represent Selangor is H A. F. Brooke,218 words
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Article124 1939-05-25 32 (Irom Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia (By Air Mail). 'J HE N.I. Olympian Committee is considering the possibility of sending N.I. athletes to the games at Ifelsinski. The expenses of a small delegation are estimated at 40,000 guilders. Plans are being worked out to organise so-called124 words
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Article145 1939-05-25 32 r Belgrade, May 19. jpORTY thousand spectators saw Yugoslavia playing better than they ever have done to beat England 2—l at Association football. England had more of the play territorially but were inclined to be over elaborate in their movements and quick and deadly tackling by145 words
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Article98 1939-05-25 32 Cardiff, May 18. rpHIRTY FIVE thousand people in the open air saw Tommy Farr defeat Larry Gains, who retired at the end of the fifth of a 12round fight with an injured right hand Farr was superior in every department and attacked throughout, landing98 words
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Article98 1939-05-25 32 —Reuter. London. May 22. pi'OBABLES for the Oaks, to be run at Epsom over I** miles on Friday, are as follows: A vena 'Burns) Rcyal Truce (Wing) Semiramide <Elliott) Tit Bit (Harry Wragg) Galatea II 'Jones* Aurora 'Perryman) White Fox Semblat) Infra Red (Beasley) Olein (Lowrey)—Reuter. - 98 words
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76 1939-05-25 32 —Reuter. Berlin. May 22. Hermann Lang, driving a Mercedes Benz, won the chief event at th e Eifel races, covering the course of 142 miles at an average speed of 85 miles an hour.. His time was 1 h. 40m. 57.10 sec. The Italian driver.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article52 1939-05-25 32 Reuter. Warsaw, May 22. In the Davis Cup tie Henkel and Mctaxa Germany) beat Bawarowski and Hebda 'Poland). 5—7, 6—4, 6—2 6—2 Germany won by two matches to one. In the second round of the Davis Cup, at Brussels, Belgium eliminated India by three matchesReuter. - 52 words
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Article37 1939-05-25 32 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, May 23. THE Negri Sembilan Chinese Recreation Club maintained their unbeaten record in the Negri Sembilan Football League when they beat the Seremban Rangers today by 5 goals to 3.37 words
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Article210 1939-05-25 32 Reuter. London, May 19. County cricket matches ending today resulted as follows Somerset led Sussex on the first innings. Somerset, 299 (Gimblett 93) and 183 for 4, declared (Gimblett 103 not out). Sussex 211 (Andrews 6 for 75) and 71 for 3. Gloucester beat Yorkshire by sixReuter. - 210 words
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Article317 1939-05-25 32 London, May 22. r T*HE British Amateur Golf Cham1 pionship began at Hoylake today in ideal golf weather, reports Reuter. Three days will be occupied .n deducing the entry of 167 to 32. There were no outstanding surprises, although T. H. Edwards <Aberstwyth> beat the Hon.317 words
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Article122 1939-05-25 32 —Reuter. OUTPOINTS SADD at MANCHESTER London. May JOCK McAVOY, of Rochdale Jl ed th e British middle-weight which he has held for six vl,, outpointing Ginger Sadd. of' over 15 rounds at Bellevue T® Manchester. Ar «H McAvoy, who shortly will raeM Harvey for the world—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article129 1939-05-25 32 Kho Sin Kie And Choy Beaten pRANCE eliminated China fm the Davis Cup when Petra and Pellizza beat Kho Sin Kie and Chojr 6-2, 6-0, 6-3, yesterday. France had previously wop h,»th the singles played. Destremau beat Kho Sin Kie 5-7, 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 6-0129 words
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Article28 1939-05-25 32 Reuter. London. May 22 THE English cricket selection com* mittee has appointed Walter Hammond captain of England in the three tests against the West IndiesReuter. - 28 words
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81 1939-05-25 32 DE SOUZA WHEATLEY WIN S.R.C. DOUBLES p. F. DE SOUZA and E. G. Wheatley became the S.R.C. lawn tennis doubles champions on Saturday W beating H. N. Balhetchet and M c r deiro 6—2. 6—3. Do Souza was the best of the four and received good support from w* partner.81 words
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Article27 1939-05-25 32 —Reuter. Wembley, May 19Donald Budge beat Ellsworth Vin 6—4, 6 3 in the professional tenn tournament here. Hans Nusslein beat W. T 6—3, 6—2.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article36 1939-05-25 32 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Ipoh. May 21 Ipoh Police qualified Savi Cup final at soccer by deiea 1 Ing Taiping by four goals to ml T l will now meet Kuala Kangsar in tn final.36 words
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698 1939-05-25 1 Iraser Company’s Review Of Past Week H weekly report on the share Market, issued at the close of Mness on Mar. 23, Fraser and Co. Me: He tempo of events in Europe was Hr this week but was enlivened by ■spectacle of the purest698 words
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Article110 1939-05-25 1 < From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 22. The following are today’s ‘bid” Quotations for Fixed Trusts: British Empire “A” 18 6 British Empire “B” 9 0 British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C’prehensive 14 3 British General “A” 18 0 British General “B" 15 3110 words
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Article411 1939-05-25 1 GILT-EDGED LEAD GENERAL RISE London, May 23. AN the Stock Exchange today, the strong demand for gilt-edged, owing to the influx of investment orders, caused a general Improvement, most sections recording useful final gains, apart from internationals which remained quiet. Home industrials and oils were well supported411 words
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Article431 1939-05-25 1 —Reuter. New York, May 23. T*HE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today:— DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Today's Close Close Changes 30 Industrials 132.45 131.77 off .68 20 Ralls 27.05 26.90 off .15 15 Utilities 22.89 22.82 off .07 40 Bonds 88.18 88.29 up.—Reuter. - 431 words
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52 1939-05-25 1 Date Spot May June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar London May 18 28% 28% 28% 28% 28% 28% 8 19 28 28 28 28 28 28% 8 22 28% 28% 28% 28% 28% 28% 23 28% 28% 28% 28% 28% 28% 8 24 28% 28% 28% 28% 28%52 words
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1086 1939-05-25 2 Extra Capital Plan For New Planting Dropped CPEAKING at the annual general meeting oi Devon Estates (Malacca), Ltd., held on May 15 at Malacca, Commdr. F. W. F. Fegen, who presided, said As foreshadowed in my last speech, 1938 was not as profitable a year1,086 words
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Article51 1939-05-25 2 QOLD exports from the United Kingdom in the four days to midday May 8 aggregated £19,013,945. of which the U.S.-bound total was £18.614.968. This time there was nothing for Canada. Imports into Britain were £2.605,198. Of this amount, £2,051,691 was from the Netherlands and £430,393 from51 words
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Article700 1939-05-25 2 INDIFFERENCE ABROAD AFFECTS SINGAPORE STANTON NELSON’S WEEKLY REVIEW following review of the rubber market was issued by Stantan Nelson and Co., Ltd., Singapore, at noon on May 18:— No unfavourable developments have occurred this week, and in view of the conclusion of the Turkish agreement prospects for700 words
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Article242 1939-05-25 2 $270,000 DEHENTh I REPAYMENT mJi A NET profit 01 $21,062. compa™ $32,616 in the previous year earned by Raffles Hotel, Ltd., Sm* for the 12 months ended Feb a To this is added the bata $11,187 brought In, making a u $32,249, subject to directors’ carried242 words
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Article87 1939-05-25 2 INURING the week ending MV exports of pineapples from Mail ports amounted to 37.577 cases, which: 19.207 (51 per cent.) casest to the United Kingdom; 2.451 <• cent.) cases to the Continent of Eun 12,266 (33 per cent.) cases to Cam and 3.653 (10 per cent.)87 words
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1402 1939-05-25 3 Lustral Malay Group Experience [l areas tried found TO BE VALUELESS I |T has become extremely difficult to discover 1 payable mining areas in Malaya,” states the Innual report of the directors of Austral Malay [in, Ltd. a ny areas in Malaya1,402 words
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Article61 1939-05-25 3 Saturday Closing For Five Months (From Our Own Correspondent) London. May 9. LONDON’S Rubber Trade Association has decided that the Rubber Exchange, sale rooms and offices shall be closed on Saturdays during the next five months. The period during which this deci sion will be effective begins61 words
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Article20 1939-05-25 3 An interim dividend of 6d. a share, payable on May 24, has been declared by Rawang Concessions, Ltd.20 words
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Article446 1939-05-25 3 GREATER INTEREST IN CHERMANG SPEAKING at the annual meeting of the Sandycroft Rubber Company, Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, the chairman, *r. G. D. A. Fletcher, said: In common with other rubber proc\,cts the company nas experienced a difficult year and the year’s working resulted in a loss of $1,476.446 words
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Article112 1939-05-25 3 TRAFALGAR, LTD., Singapore, earned a net profit for the year to Mar. 31 of $6,146, compared with $11,032 in the previous period. A dividend of 3 per cent, is recommended, against 6 per cent last year. The amount brought in after deducting $6OO for directors’ fees,112 words
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Article568 1939-05-25 4 Anglo-Oriental Group ONLY ONE DREDGE NOW RUNNING A PROFIT oi $162,997, compared with $989,349 in the previous year, was earned by Larut Tin Fields, Ltd for 1937 A dividend of 6d a 1 share absorbs $128,571, and $85,714 is transferred to depreciation and depreciation reserve, leaving568 words
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558 1939-05-25 4 Swan, Culbertson’s Review Of Past Week SWAN, CULBERTSON FRITZ review the New York market for the i week ended May 20 as follows: stock prices fluctuated irregularly during the past week and held within their previous highs and lows for the month Net losses558 words
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Article67 1939-05-25 4 THE domestic rubber export quota for the third quarter has been determined at 52V* per cent, of one-quarter of standard production of all holdings in Malaya, states the Controller of Rubber. The international quota is 55 per cent, of basic quotas. The basic quota for Malaya67 words
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Article144 1939-05-25 4 Total Of 209 Tons Sold Singapore Chamber of Com- merce Rubber Association held its 1,434th auction on May 17. when of 1.090.388 lb (486.78 tons) catalogued. 917.955 lb <409.80 tons) were offered and 467.812 lb (208.84 tons) were sold. London spot 8d a pound. New York spot144 words
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Article141 1939-05-25 4 T'HE output of fine gold from R'aub 1 Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., for the four weeks ended May 20, at 1.922 ounces shows some improvement on the preceding four-weekly period output of 1,773 ounces and compares with 2.101 ounces in the period ended Mar. 25.141 words
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Article38 1939-05-25 4 .-—British Wireless. London, May 23. EXCHEQUER returns show total revenue amounts to £90,488.281 compared with £84.978,448 a year ago. Total expenditure, less self-bal-ancing items, is £153.742,466 compared with £124,381.695 at the corresponding date of 1938.—British Wireless..-—British Wireless. - 38 words
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Article258 1939-05-25 4 £184,413 TO BP I WRITTEN ()Fp i From Our Own Correspondent., A PROPOSED reduction* of'thl a f 1 A capital of Batang consoiw* Rubber Estates. Ltd. by £61.471 by writing oil Is sd l 1 on the 2.458.840 2s shares s D by the board. pt0258 words
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64 1939-05-25 4 T'HE iollowing statistics relating a tin dredging by companies in Austral Malay group refer to the fts half of May:— Hours Yardage Piculm K. Kamunting 317 46.000 1M Thabawleik Tin 327 78.000 515 Pungah Tin Dredge 1 closed down Dredge 2 308 125.000 63164 words
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Article82 1939-05-25 4 20 Per Cent. Dividend Maintained NET oroflt tor 1938 of N.V. Nedtf; landsche Ford Automobiel Fabri of Amsterdam amounted to F1S.779.W (about £89.000 at the current rate oj exchange), a decrease of Fls.6"«J (£7.600) compared with the figure i® 1937. The international unrest. It stated, led to82 words
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Article72 1939-05-25 4 Following are rubber outputs for April Fin. Year APjJ 1939 To Date lb. mos. 0718 Bukit Timah 7,080 4 32,196 H Changkat 15,193 3 53.41. 69 Haytor 7,700 4 39.141 Indragiri 29,119 7 554.94 1 Lunas 18,630 6 140.240 32.600 Nyalas 25,000 11 309.80' 0 Tapah 45,834 472 words
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Article37 1939-05-25 4 JCj Following are dredge returns t* r first half of May:— Pjc Hours Yards. Takuapa Valley nn0 5<H No. 5 321 26 j Ratrut Basin 272 28.30 No. 3 268 73.000 Renong Consol. 292 124.037 words
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Article1037 1939-05-25 5 Issued Ay Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, May 24, 10 a.m. mining. 10 v Buyers Seller* l Y Tin 3/- 3/6 Amal 4/7% 5/1% V ..j Malay 38/- 42/- tuT llitam 20/- 21/a vveng 0.68 0.73 k in Tin 19/- 20/6 i, Selangor 1.201,037 words
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Article41 1939-05-25 5 THE official price of tin In Singapore on May 18 was $ll4 per picul on 133 l/3rd on May 19 $ll4 on May 20 $ll4 on May 22 $114.25 ;on May 23 $114J25 on May 24 $114.62V 241 words
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Article193 1939-05-25 5 Singapore, May 23, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.25 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $12.62% White $12.12% Black 8.00 Copra Mixed $3.45 Sun Dried $3.75 Sago Flour No. 1 Ungga $2.62% $2.62% Fair $2.60 $2.60 Sarawak $2.50 Jelotong Palembang $7.00 Banja $6.75 Sarawak $6.75193 words
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Article198 1939-05-25 5 London Exchange Prices On May 15 Ampat (4/) 3/; Anglo-Burma (5/) 11/9; Ayer Hitam (5/) 19/9; Bangrin 15/10: Oopeng Cons. (5/) 7/; Hongkong (5/) 18/; Idris (5/) 4/6; Ipoh (10/) 19/; Jelapang 20/; Kampong Lanjut 14/; Kamunting (5/) 8/0; Kepong 9/32; Klllinghall (5/) 12/9; Klnta (5/) 8/; Klnta198 words
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Article597 1939-05-25 5 London* Exchange Prices On May 15 Allagar (2/) Alor Pongsu (2/> 1/1; Anglo-Malay 7/3; Ayer Kunlng 10/4%; Badenoch 15/6' Bogan Serai 14/; Bahra (Sel.) (2/) 1/2; Bonteng 10/; Botang (2/> /5; Batu Caves 12/6; Batu Tlga 16/0; Bekob <*/) /8%; Bertam Con. (2/) 2/8%; Bklor 20/; Blkam (2/)597 words
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Article91 1939-05-25 5 —Reuter. Manila, May 24. Quotations, in pesos, for 10 centavo gold shares on the Manila 8tock Exchange this morning compared with yesterday's as follows* Previous Today's Asked Bid Asked Bid Antamok 0.28 0.27 0.20 0.2714 Coco Grove 0.35% 0.34% 0.36 0.35 Itogon 0.22% 0.22 0.23 0.22% I.X.L—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article18 1939-05-25 5 The Netherlands Trading Society has declared a dividend of 5 1 /2 P®* cent, for the year 1938.18 words
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77 1939-05-25 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, May 23, 5 pjn. Boom rotai tot Company Dividend Closs Date Div financial rear company n]s L ,vlucuu Payable Dote to date Hone Fatt 2%% May 17 May 26 May 18 2%% sd. hit. June 8 June 14 June 9 5% ri’RBFK Trafalgar77 words
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