The Straits Budget, 8 June 1939
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1939-06-08 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES 'ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY J No. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1939. Price 25cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d’28 words
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Article, Illustration1084 1939-06-08 1 Singapore, Wednesday. a FLY-PAST by aircraft of the Royai Air Force as 3,500 men parade below will be a spectacular feature or the King’s Birthday celebrations at Farrer Park tomorrow morning. Altogether 29 aircraft will take part in the fly-past—giant Short Sunderland flying-boats, Singapore III flyingboatstl/t' V —- -Straits Times picture.; —Straits Times picture. - 1,084 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1159 1939-06-08 2 —Straits Times. June 1 Do not be alarmed at the heading of this article (or jubilant, as the case may be). This is not an attack on the cranks on the contrary, it is a defence of them, and also an attempt to convert others to the peculiar—Straits Times. June 1 - 1,159 words
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Article840 1939-06-08 2 —Straits Times, June 2 M. Molotov’s failure to announce the completion of an Anglo-Franco-Russian agreement in his speech to the Soviet Parliament on Wednesday appears to have caused a certain amount of disappointment and a mild tendency to return to a state cf “jitters.” There—Straits Times, June 2 - 840 words
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Article1005 1939-06-08 3 .—Straits Times, June 3 Following closely upon his State visit to Home, Prince Paul, the Regent of Yugoslavia, is now being leted in Berlin in an astonishingly lavish manner. It remains to be een whether Herr Hitler will have m ore success than Signor Mussolini in the.—Straits Times, June 3 - 1,005 words
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Article753 1939-06-08 3 -Straits Times, June 5. In 1936 the Federated Malay States Government passed a Bill which had as its object provision of “a simplified form of control over the production of tea by restricting planting and preventing the export of seed.” At that time the Bill attracted little-Straits Times, June 5. - 753 words
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Article947 1939-06-08 3 —Straits Times, June 6 Mass murder of Chinese civilians by Japanese bombers has been condemned throughout the world in terms which represent the extreme permissible limit in the use of forcible language. There is, however, another blot of equal if not greater foulness on the Japanese.—Straits Times, June 6 - 947 words
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Article970 1939-06-08 4 —Straits Times, June Less than three months ago Mr. Neville Chamberlain was so firmly installed in public esteem that the general election which must take place within the next year appeared to be little more than a formality whereby the Prime Minister would return to office at the head.—Straits Times, June «• - 970 words
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Article83 1939-06-08 4 May Leave At End Of This Month rpHE band of the 2nd Battalia Gordon Highlanders may leave a the end of this month to give conre 3 in Java. Negotiations are still prorecdi with the body in Java which LS 1 ranging the tour. d83 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article410 1939-06-08 5 coconut milk?” This quesl[ v.as quoted from Nelson’s aders for Schools in this other day. and the apB‘ d jii'Wer for juvenile readers. B m;lJ remember, was: “It’s the U e: water inside the coconut.” B lots of Malayan parents disagree: sav that coconut milk is the410 words
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Article339 1939-06-08 5 Chameleons in ’CE the sumpah-sumpah has had a g0 °d deal of publicity lately, this ems u sood time to point out that lis lizard is not a chameleon. r has been so called by Europeans in lf Straits for over a century, but in ct chameleon is not found339 words
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Article270 1939-06-08 5 'J'HE Malay bear is the smallest of its tribe in the world, weighing only about a hundredweight. It can maul a man badly, and coolies working on estates and in jungle have a healthy respect for it. but it is surprising to read in the annual report of270 words
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Article200 1939-06-08 5 QUITE a number of people have eaten grapefruit grown at Cameron Highlands, but grapeiruit from an orchard in the low-country of the Peninsula is still something to write home about. Several weeks ago I visited a 50acre orchard which has been planted with many kinds of fruit-trees in200 words
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Article214 1939-06-08 5 Keng Hwah plant is no longer the novelty that it was only a few years ago. No longer do people accept invitations to sit up until midnight u see this plant slowly come into flower, foi now they probably have plants of their own. But the Keng Hwah214 words
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Article231 1939-06-08 5 *|*HE notes in this column on a trip through Johore by the 12.50 local train, and also the recent retirement of the last of the European enginedrivers, have started an old resident thinking about the Johore State Railway in the days of its opulence, and he has passed231 words
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Article220 1939-06-08 5 ONE0 NE change which this old resident recalls, and which I have noticed even in my time, is that planters are much less in evidence on the railway than they used to be. At one time every passenger train had its quota of planters. There were few220 words
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Article269 1939-06-08 5 HTHERE Is no limit to the Ingenious explanations of Singapore's name which are now being put forward. For example, we were startled the other day to receive a letter from a Straitsborn Chinese reader In which he adopted the nom-de-plume Anak Slngapurapura.” His theory was that the key269 words
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Article200 1939-06-08 6 •’J'HE death of my old colleague, E. A. Snewin, has set me thinking about the Straits Times office as it was w'hen T first met him in this building, as a junior fresh from Home. The European editorial staff at that time numbered precisely three. There was200 words
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Article245 1939-06-08 6 thing that always strike* me as extraordinary, looking back at those days, is that the editor firmlv refused to have a telephone There were only two telephones in the entire building, one for the manager and the other for the sub-editors, and anyone who wanted to speak to245 words
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Article260 1939-06-08 6 Atmosphere r J IFFIN was taken on the office verandah by nearly all my European seniors at that time, out of capacious baskets. I tried it for a while but gave it up. Moreover, the editor had a long chair on his private verandah, which he occupied for a short260 words
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Article282 1939-06-08 6 IJAS anyone noticed a definite breeding season for the yellowvented bulbul, the commonest of garden birds in Singapore? I find nests of this species in my garden every year, and it seems to me. although I have kept no record, that the time is always round about May.282 words
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Article258 1939-06-08 6 Gemmill’ s Lane pEOPLE who have glanced at John Gemmill’s drinking fountain (still dry, I notice) in Empress Place, since a note about it appeared in this column, may be interested to know that this early resident. Singapore’s first auctioneer, is Commemorated by Gemmlll’s Lane, linking Amoy Street with Club258 words
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Article89 1939-06-08 6 AS a sidelight on the correspondence about Chinese polygamy and concubinage that has been going on in our columns, I will record an incident which took place in an English school for girls in Singapore. The majority of girls in this school are Straits-born Chinese, and on one89 words
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Article56 1939-06-08 6 EVERYONE has heard of padi being damaged by rats but here is something new taken from the British North Borneo Herald:— “Public enemy No. 1 where rice is concerned certainly seems to be the monkey, in Mempakul District, and we note that the total slain to date has56 words
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Article269 1939-06-08 6 JN the grounds of the old palace at Johore Bahru one sometimes sees old Malay women, usually accompanied by small children, walking about with a purposeful air and mysteriously nipping off a leaf here and a twig there. Note that they are old women: one never sees a269 words
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Article323 1939-06-08 6 D* Glmlette went to Kelantan J years before that State becam.l British protectorate, and he must tufl been Just the type of white mantbj was needed in those days, it i s ful whether there is any member 0 f J Malayan Medical Service today who 3323 words
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Article206 1939-06-08 6 INO not be put off by the rather for- bidding title, “A Dictionary of Malayan Medicine.” This is not a technical work. It is not intended for doctors who will probably be boied by it. unless they have a country practice' but for all who wish to know206 words
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Article29 1939-06-08 6 Mr. A. W. W. Ker, head of Peat (Singapore), Ltd., and > 1 on cipal Commissioner, left Singap leave in Rawalpindi last w<' 0 will travel across the United England.29 words
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Article227 1939-06-08 7 I p sHKARN, a member of the federal Council and also of I cute Council of Selangor, left t, u mDur last week to fly to find on six months: leave. Mr. r n 1 a partner in the legal firm |s»!earn. Delamore and Company. I, m227 words
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Article98 1939-06-08 7 I London, June 4. ■'HE death is announced in London of I Sir Henry Norman, colliery direclr. journalist, explorer and soldier, at lie age of 81 years. ■He first came into prominence when he kaugurated the public agitation for the Btional preservation of Niagara Palls98 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article192 1939-06-08 7 lOHNSON -HILL. —On June 3, 1939. at the Singapore General Hospital, to Joyce Wynne I (Pooh), wife of K. C. Johnson-Hill, a son ARMSTRONG —At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on June 0 to Maysie. wife of A G. Armstrong, a son, MACKINTOSH. —At Cambridge on June 3. to Amy,192 words
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Article106 1939-06-08 7 < engagement is announced between Mr. ian Chye Cheng, eldest son of Mr. ur.s. ran Guan Chua of Penang and Miss ou’e Lim, eldest daughter of Mr. and ONo tam l Kun of The engagement is announced O'tween MR. ONG CHWEE GEOK. thiid Mr Kiam Guan and the *atc106 words
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Article851 1939-06-08 7 TTHE following passengers for Malaya A from Australia are in Nieuw Zeeland which is due in Singapore on June 12: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. D. Van Asch, Mrs. M. Bedggood, Miss E. Bedggood, Miss E M. Bergmann, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Benham, Mr. and Mrs.851 words
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Article23 1939-06-08 7 Mr H A Forrer, former Singapore Criminal District Judge, who is to be District Judge and First Magistrate, Penang, has left lor Penang23 words
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Article345 1939-06-08 7 Sequel To Mail Car Aceident DRIVER HAD HALF BOTTLE OF BEER (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. June 5. A $10,700 damages suit on the grounds of negligence in a motor car accident by Xe Teow Seng, manager of a sewing machine company, against Chian Ek345 words
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106 1939-06-08 7 THE following passengers for 1 Malaya are in East Asiatic liner Lalandia due in Singapore from Europe this week:— Mr. W. A. F. Stokhuyzen, Master W. A F. Stokhuyzen, Mrs. E. M. E. Stokhuyzen De Bordes, Miss E. M. E. Stokhuyzen De Bordes, Mr. S.106 words
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Article25 1939-06-08 7 Mr. H. H. Moss of Cable and Wireless Ltd Penang, and Mrs. Moss are leaving for England on holiday by the Tanarna on June 15.25 words
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Article357 1939-06-08 7 Leaden— Singapore Cranks 2 Paying The Price Of Folly 2 A Balkan Tangle 3 Doing Unto Others 3 Murder—With Or Without Violence 4 Wobbling 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 27—30 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— More Fruit For Malaya357 words
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Article59 1939-06-08 7 The 1939 edition of the Ferguson’s Directory of Ceylon has Just been published. This valuable reference book, which is now in its 80th year of publication, is sold at Rs. 15, plus postage. In addition to the usual contents of a directory, the book contains a59 words
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Obituary38 1939-06-08 7 DEATH lt?«"^ Ma S am Goh Chin Neo wife of the fun,. r Lim Kim Tlan passed away peacer!i,L on Tuesday, May 30th. 1939. at her a inenoe No. 355-D. Kim Chuan Road, 31 th age of 79.38 words
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207 1939-06-08 8 Eurasian Leader’s Appeal NEW MOVEMENT SHOULD BE OF VALUE TO RISING GENERATION “U7E must keep our young people together. We must develop in them a sense of citizenship and communal responsibilities, which will help them make the name of Eurasians res- pected.” So said207 words
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Article187 1939-06-08 8 One Day -Return 9 Flights Planned AN ADDITIONAL air service, daily except Sundays, was introduced by Wearnes Air Service on Monday. Designed to cater particularly for Selangor and other upcountry people who want to spend the day in Singapore. returning home the same evening,187 words
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76 1939-06-08 8 Altogether 298 calls were attended by the accident ambulance service of the Singapore Fire Department in May. Motor lorry and bus mishaps numbered 18 and five respectively compared with nine and one in February. The accidents were made up as follows Motor car accidents,76 words
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Article124 1939-06-08 8 WELCOME TREND IN F.M.S. NOTED ll/|ODERN bus services in the ’argei towns in the F.M.S. are being used by Europeans who previously never travelled by bus. This is revealed in the annual report of the F.M.S. Transport Board which states: -The extension of bus services to124 words
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Article406 1939-06-08 8 THE following passengers for Europe left by the Raputana last week:— Mrs. A. D. Allan. Mrs. C. P. Allen, and 2 children, Sheikh Saleh Abdat, Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson and 2 children. Miss P. D. Barrow. Mr. C. Bethell. Lt. Comdr. H. A. Barclay, Mrs. E.406 words
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Article54 1939-06-08 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, June 5. A FATAL motor car accident occurred at the 16*4 mile, Parit Jawa Road yesterday when a 13-year-old Malay boy was killed. A motor car, travelling towards Muar and driven by Mr. Renie van Schoonbeck, the Muar cricketer, was54 words
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236 1939-06-08 8 IN the list of bus drivers and con- ductors published in the annual report of the F.M.S. Transport Board, it is stated that there is one European bus conductress. Mr. S. W. Nelson, chairman of the board, explains that the European conductress is a nun236 words
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Article123 1939-06-08 8 A NOTICE informing her that the case was postponed to June 20 tor hearing and requesting her attendance, was ordered to be served on Mrs. Annie Troller, by Mr. Conrad Oldham, in the Singapore Second Court on Monday, when she failed to appear in123 words
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394 1939-06-08 8 Fourth Man Dies From Severe Injuries Singapore, June 6. THE dcathroll is now four n the crash of the Royal ,\j 1 Force Short Sunderland flying-boat at Seletar yesterdi morning. Leading Aircraftman W B. Cook, who was taken 1 the Singapore General Hospital suffering from394 words
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Article370 1939-06-08 9 I Extension In I Kampongs I Needed .v ()m Our Own Correspondent) London. May 24. HgoMK of Malaya’s imports of B) fresh and canned fruits, which B m ount to 19,000 tons and 9,000 B, m< a vear respectively, could, ac- ording to Sir Frank Stockdale’s370 words
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Article90 1939-06-08 9 *pHE death occurred in London recently of Lady Murray, widow of S r George Sheppard Murray, formerly °f Singapore, who died in 1928. Lady Murray was the daughter of tne late Dr. N. B. of Singapore. Sir George Murray, who was at one Ume manager90 words
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Article47 1939-06-08 9 1 from Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, (By Air Mail). MAV gas-mask factory is to be established in the Netherlands InJ es r here is already a factory at Bandoeng. Under a special distribution system, ncw factory will sell gas-masks on instalment plan.47 words
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Article92 1939-06-08 9 iFrom Ouv Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. May 30. TOAILWAYMEN and their families from Kuala Lumpur and Seremban gathered at Birch Road Catholic cemetery this afternoon when Mr. A. J. Fredericks, who was killed when the night mail was derailed near Gemas on Monday, was buried. Chief mourners92 words
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Article, Illustration240 1939-06-08 9 Leading Parsee Woman Worker Here IN Bombay we are solving the beggar 1 problem by removing beggars from the streets and building homes for them,” Mrs. Bapsey Sabavala, one of the foremost social workers in Bombay told a Straits Times reporter on arrival at Singapore byi--Straits Times picture. - 240 words
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Article94 1939-06-08 9 ANOTHER INDICATION of the pro- gress which is being made with the fortification of Penang, Malaya’s northern garrison, is given by the publication in the Straits Settlements Gazette last week of Penang firing ground rules. The rules will not come into force until approved by a resolution94 words
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Article456 1939-06-08 9 H B A - r[E monthly Sunday night organ concerts under Municipal auspices are proving their worth, if Sunday night’s audience is any indication. Once again the Memorial Hall was nearly tilled. The audience was chiefly European and the enterprise of the Singapore Traction Company in serving the public in456 words
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Article329 1939-06-08 9 Spark Is Not Yet A Flame T'HERE is a spark in the Art Club’s exhibition of paintings and drawings, which opened at the Y.W.C.A., Raffles Quay, last week, which deserves attention, but it will need a lot of fanning before it grows into a flame. Although much329 words
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Article228 1939-06-08 9 Racial Observances Less Marked DACIAL differences in Malaya are tending to become less marked, although in some ways the different races maintain their distinctive observances and methods of life, says Mr. G. L. Ham, British Resident, Negri Sembilan, in his annual report. He adds: This is228 words
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Correspondence
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Article1028 1939-06-08 10 What Is The “Government” In The Federation? To the Editor of the Strai Is Times. Sir, —The burning question in the F.M.S. for some years has been’ Who or what constitutes the Government? By the treaties signed between Their Highnesses the Malay Rulers and the1,028 words
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Article250 1939-06-08 10 An Indian View Of J.P.A. Speech 1 To the Editor of the Straits Times 1 Sir,— “Astounding figures relating to the savings of the Indian labourers were given by the chairman of the Johore Planters’ Association in his presidential address.” we read. But it would have been as250 words
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Article86 1939-06-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Here is a Malay anecdote which attempts to show how Singapore gets its name. It was related to me by a young Malay clerk at Kuala Pahang in 1908 “Long, long ago,” said he. “some Indian tongkangs were passing by 486 words
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Article171 1939-06-08 10 Furniture For Singapore Supreme Court To the Editor of the Straits ti Sir—Your timely eader Business,” has awakened the public to a state of alfairs nl the fullest investigation S'* many British firms submitting Ll for Government work there' e nc reason or excuse for171 words
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Article157 1939-06-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Bravo, matey! You have goa and done it! A courageous and faith ful defender ol hearts and hearths u your correspondent ‘Animo et Fidef The charming women mentioned ar? those bern West of Suez. Should your correspondent be157 words
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Article402 1939-06-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —I have been following with great interest the arguments in the Straits Times and other papers regarding the way in which British soldiers are studiously ignored in Singapore. and I would particularly refer to the letter of402 words
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Article582 1939-06-08 11 M Dream Of The Future H a lse standards the Editor of the Straits Times S. r I endorse to the full “Anglo.aI1y comment on the existence f||. Tl0S ed doors” to members of H.M s m the civilian households of and it would equally be |e582 words
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Article431 1939-06-08 11 A Legend Of Old Temasek lo the Editor of the Straits Times r There has been a lot of argument recently about the correct nam»* ot Singapore and how it should be pronounced. Some say “SinggahPura, the Port oi Call, and some say Slnga-Pura, the City of431 words
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Article110 1939-06-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times gjj- Referring to Mr. Roland Braddell’s letter in respect of the pronunciation of Singapore, it may be of interest to note that according to the old register and marble tablets of the Armenian Church here, the Armenian transliteration has likewise110 words
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Article255 1939-06-08 11 Professionals And The Musical Society To the Editor of the Straits Times. —I wish to correct a statement which was made in my critique of the concert given last Sunday night by the Singapore Musical Society. In that critique I stated that Mr. Gian Williams was255 words
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Article184 1939-06-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The pronunciation of Singapore ever since the British came to it has been Sing-gapore. That is shown by the fact that in the very early days British seamen called the place Sinkapore or, if very illiterate, Sinkumpo. My mother’s father184 words
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Article125 1939-06-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir—Regarding the diatribe forwarded by your London correspondent on the nronunciation of the name Singapore, it may interest the Scottish expert to know that Singapore does not mean the “City of the Lion,” but is the Malay name for125 words
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Article378 1939-06-08 11 India’s Lesson To Malaya IN LOCAL POLITICS To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—It is rather bewildering and surprising that a ‘•dog-in-the-manger*’ attitude should prevail in the constitution of the Eurasian Associations of Malaya. Here in Malaya we have a large number of Europeans who have378 words
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Article159 1939-06-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—Philatelists specialising in early issues cf Malayan postage stamps might be interested in the following query. Among the eary Victorian issues is the S.S. Two Cents—Rose <lft83-91) overprinted in black Roman caps S. F P. Only used copies are159 words
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Article1004 1939-06-08 12 Ba sic Factor Controlling Agriculture RUBBER INDUSTRY'S UNIQUE TECHNICAL GUIDANCE (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 24. THE general low fertility of the majority of Malayan soils has not yet been sufficiently realised, and the increased and continued prosperity of the population will depend1,004 words
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303 1939-06-08 12 THE growing popularity of coeducation in Malay vernacular schools, is commented upon by Mr. G. L. Ham. British Resident. Negri Sembilan. in his annual report, just published. The average Malay vernacular school. Mr. Ham says, constitutes an attractive centre, with its playing fit'll, its303 words
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Article, Illustration431 1939-06-08 12 mproved Canning Methods Still Necessary (From Our Own Correspondent) London. May 24. WHILE definite steps forward had been taken in the Malayan can- ned pineapple industry Sir Frank Stockdale, Agricultural Adviser to the Colonies, who visited Malaya last year, in his report which was431 words
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159 1939-06-08 13 higher Night Temperatures Experienced Recently •LARD TO SLEEP LN CONGESTED CHINATOWN AREAS Singapore, June 2. 1EA\ rain at 11 o clock this morning brought some re1 Hef to a sweltering Singapore. Singapore people do not often talk about the weather but he “heat wave159 words
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313 1939-06-08 13 MORE air raid sirens may be erected in Singapore, as tests on the seven already mounted in the city have proved them to be insufficient to give adequate warnings. Municipal electrical engineers and ARP officials, who recently tested each alarm in turn, received313 words
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Article41 1939-06-08 13 London, June 1. TUNGKIJ Mahmud, brother of the Sultan of Trengganu, today married Miss Joyce Mabel Blencowe, chiropodist daughter of an Oxford tailor, at the Registrar’s Office, Oxford. Tomorrow the couple will sail in the Corfu for Malaya.—Reuter.41 words
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Article217 1939-06-08 13 Kedah Courtier Sentenced 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, June 1. TTWO and half years’ rigorous im- prisonment, to be lollowed by six months’ police supervision, was the sentence imposed by Mr. Justice Wan Harun. Malay Judge in the second division of the Kedah High Court,217 words
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Article, Illustration355 1939-06-08 13 Veteran Malayan Journalist THE death of Mr. E. A. Snewin, a former member of the Straits Times staff for many years, is announced in a cable from our London correspondent. Mr. Snewin, who had settled at Worthing, had been gravely ill in the Royal Sussex County Hospital,355 words
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64 1939-06-08 13 fFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 1. IMR. Teoh Cheng Hock, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Teoh Chong See, nas passed his final examination In civil engineering at Hong Kong University and is returning to Malaya shortly. Mr. Teoh Cheng Hock was a former pupil64 words
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140 1939-06-08 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May .‘5l. DETERMINED to discover the cause of the derailment of the U Sinpapore-Kuala Lumpur mail train, the F.M.S. Police are offering a reward of $l,OOO for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who may140 words
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Article, Illustration292 1939-06-08 13 Veteran Indian’s Life Story ARRIVED HERE A CENTURY AGO Indian, who was born in Bombay in 1810 and who died in Malaya last year at 4 he ago of 128, is referred to by a writer in the Malayan Police Magazine He was Suleiman who came to292 words
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Article105 1939-06-08 13 Fined $40 For Causing Hurt By Negligence A TAMIL cyclist who caused a motor bus containing seven passengers to turn over in a drain was lined $40 by Mr. C H. Whitton, in the Singapore Traflic Court last week. He pleaded guilty to a charge of105 words
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572 1939-06-08 14 “Recommendations By t raser Committee Evaded” (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 1. CRITICISING the Government in the latest report L 0 f Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Committee, Mr. John Hands says that unemployment Jr Selangor is greater today than it was in Feb.,572 words
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Article257 1939-06-08 14 S.5.(S.)A. Meeting Discussion r FHE matter of air raid precau1 tions will need the attention of the incoming committee,” said Mr. C. V. Miles, retiring president of the Straits settlements (Singapore) Association, at the annual meeting of the association “In the matter of air raid257 words
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Article43 1939-06-08 14 T*HE wedding took place at the Singa- pore Registry last week of Lieut. Richard George John Kingsmill of the R.A.S.C., the well-known cricketer and hockey player, and Mrs. Phyllis Kathleen Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Perry of England.43 words
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Article177 1939-06-08 14 Woman Lived With A Man (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, June L. J7NCHONG binte Lampong, a Malay woman, was yesterday sentenced to two weeks simple imprisonment by Tuan Haji Nassir bin Haji Sailed when she was convicted on a charge of having cohabited with a man to177 words
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Article310 1939-06-08 14 Sunday, May 28. Viscount 4 Viscountess Tredegar and Air Vice-Marshal and Mrs. J. T. Babington dined at Government House. Tuesday, May 30. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency 4 Lady Thomas at Government House this evening:— Commodore and Mrs. T. B. Drew,310 words
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170 1939-06-08 14 DORN in Singapore 21 days ago, little David Bree made a record when he was put aboard the Imperial Airways flying-boat for Bangkok last week. He became the youngest air passenger in the East. Mrs. W. G. Bree, his mother, accompanied him170 words
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Article282 1939-06-08 14 National P ark Future GOOD PRO<;m >s l MADE ALRfcAbl I Confident Oullaok ifl Game Vi arden I /OPTIMISM regarding the tutur,d V the King George V National p,d is expressed by Mr. E. O Shebbd Chief Game Warden, F.Ms annual report Just published 'd Mr. Shebbeare says it is282 words
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231 1939-06-08 14 Economist’s Survey Of Malaya “ORICES of all commodities in 1W failed to recover from the lot prices recorded for the second half ol the previous year, while for many agricultural products the market showed a further decline." writes Mr. D. H. Grist, agricultural economist, in231 words
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Article140 1939-06-08 15 Lnorance Shown In England 0 PLE in England were all highly I nierPS t d in the Far East, sain Mr H peek, speaking of his vt- \*j to ar y clubs in England last year at leering of the Singapore Rotary lb. In fact, everybody140 words
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Article168 1939-06-08 15 Briticism Of A. R. P. Expense In Penang From Our Own Correspondent) B Penang, May 31. B R.P. expenses proposed by tne Municipal Electric Supply partment were criticised by Mr B. H Grumitt at the Commissioners Bieeting yesterday. If we are going to spend money168 words
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Article88 1939-06-08 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 1. Y HEN the wife of an unemployed hinese gave birth to triplets in 111 Lumpur several weeks ago, pes were held of their living. n c child, however, died a fortnight no anc °n Tuesday, a second88 words
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Article33 1939-06-08 15 near t J T Mitchell (64), of Purley, Golf, IX)n don, who was a director of s P an n Hope Rubber Estates, of left Negri Sembilan and Perak, U ±8,341 (net £4,960).33 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-06-08 15 Genevieve Tobin (Mrs. Keighley the film actress, and Mr, William neignicy (right), th e film director, being interviewed on the air by ohn Dumeresque at the B.M.B.C. studios.—Straits Times picture. -Straits Times picture.-Straits Times picture. - 37 words
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385 1939-06-08 15 William Keighley And Miss Tobin On Stage And Radio listeners and a cinema audience were completely captivated by two really delightful Hollywood personalities—Mr. William Keighley, the film director, and Ins wife. Miss Genevieve Tobin, the stage and screen actress, who were visiting Singapore. Alter being385 words
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Article210 1939-06-08 15 Miss Tobin Likes Shanghai Gown A FILM actress who has been visit- ing Singapore may introduce a new fashion when she returns to Hollywood—the Eastern fashion of wearing the Shanghai gown. She is Miss Genevieve Tobin, the actress seen recently in Zaza and Dramatic School With210 words
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Article63 1939-06-08 15 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 1. r THREE men arrested in Sungei Siput when they were allegedly organising themselves to commit gang robbery were produced before the Sungei Siput magistrate as bad characters and were bound over in the sum of S2OO each. They63 words
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Article108 1939-06-08 15 Must Have Been 5 Years At Bar THE SECRETARY OF STATE for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, has decided to suggest to the Governments of all colonies where statutory qualifications do not already exist that legislation be introduced to provide that those appointed to be Judges of108 words
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Article330 1939-06-08 15 ITEMS in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette last week included the following: Mr. W. J. D. Pinkerton to act as Director Drainage and Irrigation, S.S. Mr. H. C. R. Rendle. M.C.S.. to officiate as First Assistant Establishment Officer. Messrs. H. P. Bryson. M.C.S., H. G. Turner. M.C.S.. W330 words
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Article100 1939-06-08 15 INHERE volleys were fired and the Last Post sounded at the funeral on May 30 of Boy Louis Leslie Wilson, aged lfi. of the 2nd Battalion, The Loyal Regiment. who was drowned when he slipped into the Gunong Pulai reservoir the previous day. The funeral100 words
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Article, Illustration1293 1939-06-08 16 Kuala Kangsar Headmaster’s Divorce Action Succeeds ADULTERY ALLEGED BETWEEN WIFE AND FORMER SCHOOL PUPIL (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 26. DAJA Mohamed, nephew and adopted son of the former Sultan of Perak, was cited as co-respondent by Mr. Bernard Preedy, formerly headmaster of Clifford1,293 words
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Article266 1939-06-08 16 “Government’s Appreciation” (From Our Own Correspond-., i London. Mtv WARM appreciation* t J* erous Sifts" made by Imperial Defence was v.'i(v a '2* J Malcolm MacDonald, secret- 'p. State for the Colonies, on behait i<,£ Government in the House o; tonight. m ®t«( Mr. MacDonald was266 words
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50 1939-06-08 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. June 1. MAJOR’ GEN. J. D. LAVARACK. Chief of the Australian General Staff, is now in England. After studying the latest military developments and attending the British Army manoeuvres, he will visit the Singapore Base, probably early next year.50 words
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268 1939-06-08 16 MANCHESTERS BAND AT GARRISON WEDDING THE Manchester Regiment Band was 1 in attendance at the Tanglin Garrison Church last week for the wedding of Miss Beryl Elvina Holdrige, daughter of Major A. V. Holdrige, Officer Commanding, 11th A.A. Battery, R.A., Changi, and Mrs. Holdrige, and Lieut. Ronald Ernest Mercer, 21st268 words
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Article, Illustration484 1939-06-08 17 7 r ball in aid of ■< f/ic China Relief Fund at the Selangor Club. Kuala Lumpur, the highlight was a pageant —Chinese costinncs down the nges. /U left is the Chinese women of the future in this charming backless Shanghai goicn, and below is the484 words
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Article, Illustration1094 1939-06-08 21 Restriction Committee And New Agreement |[R JOHN HAY’S MEMORANDUM [approved BY GOVERNMENT x Singapore, May 31. ItAUYA’S new agreement with the International Tea Comi mittee, the terms of which were forecast in the Straits limes a lew weeks ago, is published today. It permits1,094 words
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2275 1939-06-08 22 Many Trials Being Conducted By Staff Of R.R.I. VALUABLE DATA COLLECTED ON BEHAVIOUR OF CLONES By Our Planting Correspondent IN these days when planting practices change so quickly and in which so many agricultural and scientific experiments are being conducted on rubber trees, I believe2,275 words
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Article, Illustration1014 1939-06-08 23 Material Progress Made In Cultivation Methods SIR FRANK STOCKD ALE’S REPORT (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 24. rrHK need for Malaya to grow more rice, and the improve1 ment in the general standard of Malayan copra are emphasised by Sir Frank Stockdale,1,014 words
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527 1939-06-08 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 24. yHE very marked improvement in the general standard of copra produced is atttributed to the ap pointment in ***** of a Coconut Research Officer by Sir Frank Stock dale, Agricultural Adviser to the Colonies, in his report527 words
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128 1939-06-08 23 117ILLIAM COUTTS, three-year-old son of L/Cpl. Coutts, of “D” Company. 2nd Battalion. The Gordon Highlanders, died in the Middleton Hospital last week. L/Cpl. Coutts came to Singapore with his battalion Just over two years ago. He and his wife have another child, an infant.128 words
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Article81 1939-06-08 23 ‘From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 28. TO commemorate the wedding of his son, Kho Keat Seng, to Miss Quah Cheng Keat, at the Penang Buddhist Association, today, Mr. Khoo Soo Gim has donated $l,OOO (Chinese currency* to the China Relief Fund Mr. Liew81 words
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Article69 1939-06-08 23 MR. E. HAAK. formerly K.N.I.L.M. and K L.M. agent at Palembang. is acting as agent at Singapore, during the absence in Europe on leave of Mr. M. A Dollaert. Mr. and Mrs. Dallaert were given a rousing send-off at the Airport by th° heads of69 words
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1226 1939-06-08 24 Judge Finds German Stars Wrongfully Dismissed ARGUMENT “MUD SLINGING” (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 2. JUDGMENT for $10,300 against Franz Isako, proprieJ tor of Isako’s Circus, was given in favour of two German trapeze artists, Otto and Katherine Kutnar, by Mr. Justice Gordon-Smith1,226 words
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Article92 1939-06-08 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 30. PRESIDING over the fifth annual meeting of the Chettiars Chamber of Commerce, Penang, Mr. K. V. R. M. Alagappa Chettiar suggested the allotment of cultivable land to Indian labourers on rubber estates for rice growing. Mr. Alagappa Chettiar also92 words
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221 1939-06-08 24 New Buildings To Be Built (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 31. A GOVERNMENT grant of $10,000 to the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association was revealed today by Dato F. W. Douglas, the president, at the annual meeting. With part- of this grant,221 words
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Article87 1939-06-08 24 PERMISSION for Royal Dutch Air- lines (K.L.M.) to fly from London to Sydney is likely to be granted by the Commonwealth Government within the next few days, it is understood. At present, the K.L.M. service, ends at Batavia, linking there with an associated company, K.N.1.L.M.,87 words
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Article266 1939-06-08 24 S A C K FOR SPEEDING” Bench’s Advice To Employers MALAY VAN DRIVE) FINED $70 “IT would have a good effect a bad driving if employers wJ warn their drivers that they W Z be instantly dismissed if convictZ of speeding and negligent dri 2 were brought against them Z266 words
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Article217 1939-06-08 24 Reception At Home Of French Consul-General ON her way to France, the attractive 25 year-old Empress Nam Phuoni of Annam. French Indo-China, arrivef at Singapore last week in the Messa geries Maritimes liner Presiden Doumer. The Empress is accompanied by thi three-year-old Crown Prince217 words
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Article43 1939-06-08 24 t he Mr. A Arbuthnott. a member w Sanitary Board, has been a PP oin 1 0 r Mr. Shearn’s seat in the 1 1 r State Council. Mr. Arbuthnott i> partner in the firm of Gibson, ]a son. Butler and Company, Lumpur.43 words
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492 1939-06-08 25 0 Back To Japanese When Relief Funds Stop SDIANS unscrupulously recruited WITHOUT AUTHORITY (ESPITE last year’s mass refusal of the majority of Chi- nese employees to continue working on the Japanese on mines in Trengganu, about 500 Chinese have now returnI to the mines.492 words
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Article207 1939-06-08 25 Malays Learned Industry From Chinese From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 3. JHE Chinese community of Perak en t erta ined the Sultan of Perak In h S Wife ea Town Hall, P°n, this evening, when a distingSKd gathering of all communities as Present. Mr. Leong207 words
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Article111 1939-06-08 25 6 MONTHS BEFORE ENTERING MALAYA IJISCRETIONARY powers regarding the quarantining of dogs imported from outside the Colony or a Malay State are to be removed from the Director of Veterinary Research. Information to this effect was contained in a letter from the Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small,111 words
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Article59 1939-06-08 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia (By Air Mail). coolies on a Java estate attacked a European member of the estate staff and tied him up. The European tried unsuccessfully to defend himself with an electric torch. A foreman who witnessed the affray summoned the police, the coolies59 words
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Article60 1939-06-08 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 4. MORE and more the two-storeyed type of house is ousting the bungalow design, and finds favour even with the non-Government tenant, whether the salaried employee of a firm or a prosperous merchant—Chinese or Indian, writes the British Resident of60 words
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Article, Illustration352 1939-06-08 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 4 SAID to be the finest Chinese maternity hospital in Malaya, the Ipoh Chinese maternity hospital, on the Kampar Road, is uearin? completion. The; land for the building was given bv the late Mr. Cheng Chong Slew,352 words
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Article283 1939-06-08 25 BRIDGE SAWN IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT Mine Manager's Bravery (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 4. OTRANGE stories of crime are related by Mr. C. H. Sansom, the retiring Inspector-General of Police, F.M.S., in his annual report just issued. The manager of Gemencheh Estate while on283 words
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95 1939-06-08 25 Major Morrison Arrives IIiIAJOR C. E. Morrison, M.C., arrived in the P. and O. liner Rawalpindi yesterday to take up his appointment as Director of Training, Johore Military Forces and Johore Volunteer Forces. Major Morrison has been serving with the Leicestershire Regiment in Palestine. In95 words
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Article85 1939-06-08 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, June 5. A MAN-POWER register for British subjects is to be complied in Malacca. A bureau will be opened at the Malacca library on June 19, when Malacca residents are Invited to enrol. Services for which personnel are required are as85 words
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Article268 1939-06-08 26 Turkey France In Agreement j Ankara, May 29. AGREEMENT in principle has been reached for a mutual aid pact between Turkey and France. This was announced by President Ineunu when opening the fifth congress of Republican Peoples Party today. The President declared that national defence measures—Reuter.; British Wireless. - 268 words
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460 1939-06-08 26 FIFTY AIRCRAFT STATED TO HAVE BEEN SHOT DOWN Shanghai, May 30. r[ILE Chinese guerillas are gaining fresh victories in Anhwei province, 42 aeroplanes from Outer Mongolia are reported to have been shot down by Japanese airmen in a battle over the Manchukuo border, during the week-end,—Reuter. - 460 words
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392 1939-06-08 26 Japanese Press Sees Omen Of Anglo-Soviet Alliance Tokio, May 30 THE Manchukuo Government has protested against what k 1 described as wanton shooting by Soviet gunboats at h Manchukuo gunl>oats on the Ussuri River on Sunday, report° Reuter. s The incident occurred some 50392 words
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66 1939-06-08 26 —Reuter. Paris, June l. pRANCE again is calling U p a portion of the next contingent of conscripts ahead of time. According to a decree pub. lished today, conscripts to be incorporated in 1939 will be composed of youths born between Dec. 1. 1918—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article71 1939-06-08 26 ing up notices on July 1.—Britisn Wireless. London. May 30. A RRANGEMENTS for registration next Saturday ol men liable tor military training under the Act. whicn was passed on to the Statute Book last Friday, are being pushed forward Registration will take place at labour exchangesing up notices on July 1.—Britisn Wireless. - 71 words
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Article33 1939-06-08 26 Callander. May 30 THE Dionne Quintuplets, who cele--1 brated their fifth birthday yesterday, received 1.600 letters and numerous presents from all parts of the United States and Canada 4netaIlavas33 words
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199 1939-06-08 26 .’’—Reuter. Chicago, May 29. THE policy of isolation for the United States «as described as “a disastrous illusion” by Mr. Cordell Hull, State Secretary, in an address at the Chica? 0 Club today. Referring to the possibility of another major conflict .-o.’’—Reuter. - 199 words
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Article445 1939-06-08 27 -Reuter. royal speech made on SHORES OF PACIFIC Victoria, May 31. “COME day the peoples will come to realise that prosperity lies in co-operation and not conflict/’ declared King George VI in a speech at the official luncheon given by the Lieut.-Governor and Provincial Council-Reuter. - 445 words
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48 1939-06-08 27 W„ t n a four-hour battle —Eastern s a nd Reuter. Tokio, June 2. the On! nese dis P at ch claims that tdiv 1 Mongol troops who allegl r utor] SS d River were NV.„< m a f our-hour battle—Eastern anrfW„t *n a four-hour battle—Eastern s and Reuter. - 48 words
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Article146 1939-06-08 27 —Reuter. Election Result In Hungary Budapest, May 30. r T HE Hungarian general elections 1 are regarded as a striking victory for the Government moderate conservative parties, the Government bloc securing 199 seats, an increase of 78 compared with 69 of the combined Right and Left Wing—Reuter. - 146 words
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Article75 1939-06-08 27 •.-Reuter What Soviet Governmen t Is Doing Moscow, May 29. THE year’s budget, which Includes national defence credits nearly double last year's, was unanimously approved by the Council of Nationalities which is one of the two equal Houses of Parliament. M. Kaftnov, chairman of the Committee for•.-Reuter - 75 words
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66 1939-06-08 27 -Reuter. Chungking, June 1. civilian casualties as a result of Japanese air raids on Chungking on May 3, 4, 12 and 25, totalled 9,800, Reuter was authoritatively informed today. The figure represents only bodies actually accounted for and the wounded registered at hospitals, of whom-Reuter. - 66 words
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Article178 1939-06-08 27 East Command, Royal Air Force —British Wireless. Built In Britain And Australia London, May 31. SPEEDS considerably higher than are attainable by the Bristol Blenheim, hitherto the fastest bomber in the Royal Air Force, justify the claim that the new Bristol Beaufort monoplane, now going into large-scaleEast Command, Royal Air Force —British Wireless. - 178 words
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Article47 1939-06-08 27 Reuter. Tirana, May 29. IT is officially announced that the Cabinet has passed a resolution incorporating the Albanian armed forces —gendarmerie and frontier guards—in corresponding sections of tne Italian armed forces Up to the present the two armies have been separate Reuter.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article54 1939-06-08 27 -Reuter. Paris, May 31. FLYING a distance of 9,000 miles from Paris to Saigon in 100 hours. 23 minutes, an Air France 12 passenger liner today created a new commercial air record. The machine was flying the Company’s weekly Far Eastern service from London-Reuter. - 54 words
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398 1939-06-08 27 Progress and Statistics.—Reuter and British Wireless. Two Posts Of Inspectors-General Revived By The Army London, May 31. THE War Office announces that to push forward military preparedness, the Army has decided to revive, with certain modifications, the two posts of Inspectors-General of the Forces, whichProgress and Statistics.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 398 words
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105 1939-06-08 27 tFrom Our Own Correspondent) London, May 31. INQUIRIES made In responsible quar- ters have failed to elicit any information to substantiate the reports of an arrangement between Italy and Bolivia whereby the latter would exchange quantities of tin for Italian rayon. According to my information the—British Wireless. - 105 words
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612 1939-06-08 28 OFFICIAL FRENCH CIRCLES ARE NOT DISMAYED lx>ridon, June 1. ALTHOUGH M. Molotov, Soviet prime minister and commissar for foreign affairs, was reserved in his attitude to the proposed Anglo-Franco-Russian agreement when he addressed the Soviet Parliament in Moscow last night, official French circles612 words
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Article103 1939-06-08 28 —Reuter. London. May 31. I OKI) NUFFIELD, speaking at a luncheon of the New Zealand Society today, reiterated the prophecy he made during a recent tour of Australia and South Africa that there would be no war. He said he could not com eive at this—Reuter. - 103 words
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86 1939-06-08 28 —Reuter. Tokio, May 30. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the Imperial Japanese army headquarters last night states that military casualties in the Sino-Japanese war up to the end of April included 60,000 Japanese killed, and 936,000 Chinese killed. The Chinese figure represents soldiers claimed to have—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article367 1939-06-08 28 ’—Reuter. ‘Hands Off Outer Mongolia" Moscow, June 1. HEALING with “frontier questions” in his speech to Parliament last night, M. Molotov declared, “By now those concerned should realise that the Soviet will not tolerate any provocation on the part of Japanese and Manchukuo troops along its’—Reuter. - 367 words
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449 1939-06-08 28 Official German Statements An The Actual Truth At Last London. Mav 3i DKITISH special correspondents in Berlin, in clispatdj, L* commenting on reports in German newspapers of the turn of Nazi “volunteers” and their part in securing victoi for Gen. Franco, stress that449 words
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96 1939-06-08 28 -Reuter Berlin. May A NON-AGGRESSION Pact betvtf Germany and Denmark was s» today, reports Reuter. The pact, which was signed o> von Ribbentrop, the Reich Minister, and Mr. Zahle, the 1 Minister to Germany, consists two articles and a protocol. The text has not yet been-Reuter - 96 words
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Article159 1939-06-08 29 .—Reuter. ‘•Fresh Spell Of Moscow Frost*' Berlin, June 1. r\)l.LOWING M. Molotov’s speech, i Herman newspapers have apparently abandoned the idea that t j ie Anjrlo Franco Soviet negotiations may break down, though they express the belief that the bicker•n,r< ,,t the would-be triple alliance m.—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article179 1939-06-08 29 Re iter. Signor Gayda's Attitude Rome, June 1. M. MOLOTOV’S statement is hailed joylully in Rome as “a douche of cold water" for Britain. Signor Gayda speaks of the “organic insufficiency of the entangled conflicts of the democratic bloc,” and writes that the preparationRe iter. - 179 words
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Article152 1939-06-08 29 Paris. June 2. furtCLEs in close touch with Bolivian tin delegation no information on the -‘■ported Bolivian-Italian tin- l y°n barter deal. J r< port is regarded as amazing, 'M' 0,0(10 tons exc ’eeds Bolivia’s whole nl ‘h output and moreover, the value ft. 1 1I-—Reuter.; British Wireless. - 152 words
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103 1939-06-08 29 —Reuter. k v London, June 3. A a "IP/ 8110 by King Leopold to the King and Queen to pay I iiii.i e Belgium this Autumn to return his visit to suggested arTfr" Canada, i, is learned the dates Miggestea are—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article130 1939-06-08 29 —Reuter. Japanese Forced Back In Hupeh Shanghai, June 1. THE Chinese claim fresh successes in their new general offensive in Hupeh Province. They say the Japanese arc retreating toward Yingcheh ana Kingshan, abandoning large quantities of arms ammunition and fieid guns. The Japanese retreat in the recent—Reuter. - 130 words
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Article238 1939-06-08 29 KING QUEEN ON WAY TO AMERICA Eastward Trip Arross Canada Begins London, May 31. THE homeward journey of the Kim; and Queen began today when Their Majesties lcit Victoria, B.C.. to recross Canada and to pay their short visit to the United States. They arrived at Vancouver late tonight Apartembark at Halifax on June 15.—British Wireless and Reuter.; —Reuter. - 238 words
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Article50 1939-06-08 29 .—Reuter. Washington, June 2. £ONTRACTS for the construction of 24 warships, including two 45.000-ton battleships and a 20.000ton aircraft carrier have been awarded by the Navy Department, total cost being $350,000,000, the largest single order ever given by the United States Navy in peace time.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article186 1939-06-08 29 September.—Reuter and British Wireless. French And Turkish Missions Due London, June 2. IT is learned that General Game- lin, Chief of the French General Staff, will attend the Aldershot Tattoo next Wednesday. The visit presuambly will coincide with that of the Turkish Military Mission, whichSeptember.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 186 words
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Article115 1939-06-08 29 —British Wireless. Remarkable Response In Past Nine Weeks London, June 1. RECRUITING figures for the Territorial Army still show weekly gains though as the units fill up and brigades go off to camp the rate of recruiting must necessarily slow down. Since April 1 152,920 officers and—British Wireless. - 115 words
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Article214 1939-06-08 29 -Reuter. Assurances From Hitler Duce? Home* June 2. |N his lirst public reference to his recent peace move, the Pope today revealed that it met with the sympathy of Governments and resulted in his receiving assurances of good will and a resolve to maintain the peace.” Addressing-Reuter. - 214 words
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Article120 1939-06-08 29 Reuter. Chungking, June 2. CHUNGKING is to remain the wartime capital of China, in spite of the recent severe air raids. But in future it is not to be a single city, but a group of municipalities clustered around the present site. This statement was madeReuter. - 120 words
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Article107 1939-06-08 29 —Reuter Tokio, June 1. A NOTE demanding the “delivery of the assassins of Cheng Shikang” to the Japanese authorities by n<y>n on Wednesday was delivered today to the British ConsulGeneral in Tientsin by the Japanese Consul. Cheng was manager of the Tientsin branch of the Federal Reserve—Reuter - 107 words
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689 1939-06-08 30 —Reuter. Admiralty Announce? Full Inquiry As Soon As Possible tendon, June 4. THE Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, Mr. Geoffrey 1 Shakespeare, will make a statement in the House of Cornmore tomorrow on the Thetis disaster. The Admiralty has announced that salvage work on—Reuter. - 689 words
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Article164 1939-06-08 30 —Reuter. Not Known When He Will Be Released Peiping, June 4. THE Japanese spokesman today 1 admitted for the first time that the British Military Attache in China, Col. C. R. Spear, had been detained since May 26 at Kalgan but was unable to state when.—Reuter. - 164 words
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Article239 1939-06-08 30 —Reuter. READY FOR LOYAL COLLABORATION i Paris, June 4. LET us say 4 no to aggression, tyranny, fanaticism and brute force, but 4 yes» to all efforts for loyal collaboration and all that may bring about a revival of economic exchanges for a more equitable distribution—Reuter. - 239 words
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33 1939-06-08 30 —Reuter. Burgos, June 4. IMMOBILISATION of a further U 60,000 men, comprising the 1932 army class, together with sailors aged from 30 to 34 inclusive, was decreed today.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article69 1939-06-08 30 .—Reuter. Chungking. June 4. ALL opium smokers in Chungking have to give up the drug habit before July 1 under regulations announced by Gen. Ho Kuo-kwan, the mayor. Even addicts possessing limited licences to smoke opium are now to be forbidden this privilege under.—Reuter. - 69 words
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230 1939-06-08 30 have been set up.—Reuter and British Wireless. London, June 4. A QUARTER OF A MILLION 20-year- old men yesterday signed their registration forms under the Military Training Act, which will ma*c most oi them militiamen. They paraded at labour exchanges throughout the country at hourshave been set up.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 230 words
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Article251 1939-06-08 30 Reuter. CHINESE MASSIF LARGE ARMY Shanghai, June pOUR hundred thousand Chit regulars are operating j nt area between Shanghai and Chan, chow, the celebrated lakeside <5 100 miles south-west of here cording to Chinese reports The vanguards of these form these reports assert, have rearh2 the outskirtsReuter. - 251 words
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142 1939-06-08 30 —British American Engines To Be Tried London, June 4. THE first of the Armstrong Whit* worth English airliners fitted with improved Tiger engines will be delivered to Imperial Airways next week and, thereafter, it is expected that the remaining 13 Ensigns will be delivered at—British - 142 words
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Article94 1939-06-08 30 —Reuter. Stockholm, June THE Swedish Government yesterd 1 withdrew its Bill concerning thesa guarding of the neiit.r&rt; Aaland Islands, to the proposed f° r fication of which the Soviet rec* n objected. The Government also withdrew bill proposing ratification of the nuu treaty concluded in London in—Reuter. - 94 words
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1054 1939-06-08 31 Favourites Prominent On Final Day Of Races FAVOURITES won the majority of races on Saturday at Penang, the final day of the Opening meeting. Cooltipt nd Newzy repeated their performances of earlier in the neeting and completed doubles. I Distinguished won his hrst1,054 words
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Article58 1939-06-08 31 y _Reuter. Brentwood. 'Essex', May 30. MISS DOROTHY ODAM, of Mitcham Athletic Club, the Empire Games high lump champion, beat the wor' record here with a lump ot 5 It. the previous being b ft. 5 In., )p‘ nt held by Jean Shirely, Mildred Didrikson,y _Reuter. - 58 words
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Article78 1939-06-08 31 —Reuter. Kho Sin Kie won the Priory Tournament beating Tannoescu (Rumania) I—6, 7—5, 6— 2, in the final. The challenge bowl becomes his own property because he has won it three successive years. In the men’s doubles final Coombe and Malfroy (New Zealand) beat—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article396 1939-06-08 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 2. PRESIDED over by Mr. A. J. Black, the Penang Municipal Commissioners unanimously endorsed the view of the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association that the Commissioners should consider the advisability of acquiring the cricket club building on its vacation by the396 words
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Article60 1939-06-08 31 that Japan will send a team.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Toklo, May 30. JAPAN has decided not to take part in the 1940 Olympic winter sports at St. Moritz. As regards the summer games at Helsinki no decision has been reached, out In view of the international position itthat Japan will send a team.—Aneta- Trans-Ocean. - 60 words
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Article92 1939-06-08 31 —Reuter. Last Year’s Winner Killed In Crash Indianapolis, May 31. WILBUR SHAW, driving a Maseratl, won the Indianapolis 500-mile Grand Prix. Shaw was the winner in 1937. Jimmy Snyder was second and Cliff Bergere third. Floyd Roberts, who won in record time in 1938, died—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article220 1939-06-08 31 —Reuter. London, May 30, /"•OUNTY cricket matches ending today resulted as follows Yorkshire won by an Innings and 43 runs. Lancashire 300 and 185 (Bowes 6 for 43) Yorkshire 528 for 8, declared. (Sutcliffe 165. Mitchell 136 >; Notts won by seven wickets. Surrey 208 ai)d 301.—Reuter. - 220 words
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Article96 1939-06-08 31 Singapore Games Possible (From Our Own Correspondent t Bangkok, May 29. A SIAM Rugby Union has been rorm- ed here, represented bodies being the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, the Royal Turf Club of Siam, the Chulalongkorn University Rugby Football Club, and the Air Force Rugby Football96 words
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Article66 1939-06-08 31 before the end of June. Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Berlin, May 30. WALTER Neusel, the German heavyweight boxer, has been matched to meet Tommy Farr according to the B. Z. Am Mittag. The bout will take place In an openair arena at CardllT Although the date has notbefore the end of June. Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 66 words
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440 1939-06-08 32 Klang Beaten By Innings In Two-Day Match AFTER knocking up 65 runs in their first innings against the S.C.C. first innings score of 102 runs in their two day cricket match on the padang, Klang were forced to follow' on Sunday and made only440 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-06-08 32 In the act of centring. An incident at the Stadium on Saturday when the Chinese beat the Police by 6—3 in th e first division. picture. -Straits Timespicture.; -Straits Times - 28 words
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Article217 1939-06-08 32 Sappers Beaten By Indian Assn. FINE 61 by Baskaran was responsible for the Indian Association defeating the Changi Sappers by a clear margin in a one-dav match played at Balestier on Sunday. INDIAN ASSN. Sithamparam c Kimber b Johnstone 9 Ram Piara b Hawksby 1 Choor217 words
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398 1939-06-08 32 Rest Total 244 In First Innings (From Our Own Correspondent> Kuala Lumpur. June 4. •pHE annual Europeans vs. The Rest cricket match resulted in a draw, insufficient time preventing a decision. Batting first the Europeans yesterday totalled 113. The Rest continuing this morning398 words
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227 1939-06-08 32 £EYLON Sports Club beat the R.A.F. by 66 runs in the oneday match played at Balestier CEYLON SPORTS CLUB K. Thillainathan st. Jackson b Wills 19 S. Ayadural c Parkes b Taggesell 3 V. R. Sabapathy c Parkes b. Taggesell 2 K. Muthucumaru227 words
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Article100 1939-06-08 32 I OCKE beat Whitcombe six and five. He was steadier all round and Whitcombe continued to run into trouble with his driving, though 'putting improved in the lah stages. The match was forjj C5OO side stake and over > holes. Locke’s steady driving jn(l excellent100 words
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491 1939-06-08 1 raser Company’s Review Of Past W eek a weekly report on the share* lai-krt. issued at the close of ine:ss on June 6, Fraser and write: hr headlines have been In smaller p this week, the only political news 12 the unfortunate Mr. Chamberl'jjetii;.4491 words
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Article115 1939-06-08 1 •From Our Own Correspondent) London. June 5. The following are today's “bid'* Quotations for Fixed Trusts: s. d. British Empire “A” 19 0 British Empire “B" 9 3 British Empire Cumulative 14 6 British Empire C’prehensive 14 9 British General “A" 18 6 British General "B” 15115 words
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Article48 1939-06-08 1 responding date of 1938 —British Wireless. London, June 6. EXCHEQUER returns show total ordinary revenue amounts to £104,917.148. compared with £99,653,737 at the corresponding date last year. The total expenditure, less selfbalancing items, is £214,148,653, compared with £179,809.827 at the correspond.ng date of 1938 —British Wire-responding date of 1938—British Wireless. - 48 words
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42 1939-06-08 1 —Reuter. Wellington, May 31. THE New Zealand Government’s £3 600.000 (sterling) internal tour per cent, loan was fully subscribed The money will be used lor public works and general development purposes. including capital expenditure on defence— Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article28 1939-06-08 1 THE standard production of rubber estates owned by Kempas Ltd for 1929 has been provisionally assessed at 3.972.536 lb., compared with 3,729,97. lb. for 1938.28 words
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Article20 1939-06-08 1 rpALAM MINES LTD. produced 594 T piculs of tin-ore in the first quarter of this year.20 words
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Article387 1939-06-08 1 No Fresh Interest: Prices Easier London, June 6. IN the absence of any fresh buying interest prices on the Stock Exchange today generally tended to drift downward though the undertone remained fully steady. Brazilian bonds provided the day’s feature by recording sharp advances on renewed hopes of387 words
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Article436 1939-06-08 1 -Reuter. New York, June 6. THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stocks Exchange closed today. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Todays Close Close Changes 30 Industrials 137.06 138.36 up 1.30 20 Hails 27.90 28.43 up .63 15 Utilities 23.46 23.81 up .35 40 Bonds 89.52 89 68-Reuter. - 436 words
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51 1939-06-08 1 Qnnt June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan -Mar Ix>ndon Date 29'i 294 29 294 5/16 June 1 29 h 29 294 294 8 5/16 29' h 29 V» 29‘ i 29 S, 294 5 no; 29 29 294 29*4 84 6 28 7 s 29 29 294 29'»51 words
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2494 1939-06-08 2 Price Recovery And Stability Entirely Due To Scheme STATISTICAL POSITION IMPROVING: CONSUMERS’ STOCKS LOW THK recovery in the price of tin from £163 5s. a ton on June 1, 1938, to £223 now current and the remarkable steadiness in the daily prices,2,494 words
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Article461 1939-06-08 3 lan, Culbertson’s Review I Of Past Week Hv CULBERTSON AND FRITZ rethe New York market for the ■ended June 3 as follows up ward trend in American stock H which had been practically un■upted tor ten successive sessions, Hci new highs since Mar. 29 In461 words
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38 1939-06-08 3 h AND CO., sharebrokers, e «j l f issued a circular stating that r e ofiir 1^*****05 to close sln^a &KanJ ilr las done business in 1 I(, r about two years.38 words
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Article139 1939-06-08 3 Only 209 Tons Sold 'T'HE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,436th auction on June 1, when of 791,575 lb. (353.38 tons) catalogued. 696,822 lb. (311.08 tons) were offered and 468,101 lb. (208.97 tons) were sold. London spot 8 5/16d. a pound. New York Spot139 words
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Article138 1939-06-08 3 No Early Reconstruction tFrom Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 30 *T*HERE is to be no early reconstruc- tion of the well-known company of Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co.. Ltd. Mr. J. E. Percival. the chairman, replying to questions at today’s annual meeting, said such a course might138 words
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Article51 1939-06-08 3 OF 42.214 tons of rubber shipped from Malaya in May 19,459 tons were consigned to the United States; 7,664 tons to the United Kingdom; 6,008 tons to the Continent of Europe; 5,058 tons to British Possessions: 2,721 tons to Japan and 1,304 tons to other foreign51 words
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Article119 1939-06-08 3 FOREIGN imports of rubber during May totalled 12.697 tons, compared with 13.996 tons in April, bringing the total imports for the five months of this year to 73.666 tons, compared with 64,2 J 8 tons in the corresponding period of 1938. Ol the May imports,119 words
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Article67 1939-06-08 3 shipments of rubber v from all Malayan ports in May totalled 42.214 tons, compared with 43.658 tons in April. Total shipments for the five months of this year are 215,547 tons compared with 238,191 tons in the corresponding period of last year. Of the May67 words
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159 1939-06-08 3 —Straits Times cable. Total Supplies Now Below 30,000 Tons (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 1. VTOLRD visible supplies of tin declined by 1,824 tons in May, according to estimates compiled by A. Strauss and Co. Ltd. who consider that at May 31—Straits Times cable. - 159 words
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Article410 1939-06-08 3 Digging Conditions .Very Easy PROPOSING the doption of the report and accounts at the annual meeting of Berjuntai Tin Dredging Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, Mr. H. A. Coates, the chairman said:— You will note frfom the directors’ report that the dredge started up on410 words
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248 1939-06-08 4 57,000 Tons Drop In March And April (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 3. rubber stocks, outside the regulated area, declined by 20,460 tons in April, compared with a decline of 36,223 tons in March, according to statistics contained in the May bulletin of the248 words
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Article148 1939-06-08 4 the following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to May:— Hours Yardage Piculs ore Malayan Tin 1,032 Southern Malayan 1.848 Malaysiam Tin 235 Nawng Pet 355 Rahman Hydraulic 500 Satupulo 682 122,000 672 Takuapa Valley Dredge 2 538 150,000 806 Dredge 3 589 135.000 345 Ampat Tin148 words
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Article99 1939-06-08 4 rjURING the week ending May 27, 1939, exports of canned pineapples irom Malayan ports amounted to 67,277 cases, of which: 48,849 (73 per cent), cases were to the United Kingdom, 7.730 (12 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 288 (—per cent.) cases to Canada,99 words
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Article434 1939-06-08 4 Now A Modernised Electric Plant AT the annual meeting of Kundang Tin Dredging Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, Mr. H. W. Coates, the chairman, said: The year under review marked the completion of the work connected with the electrification and reconstruction i of the company’s dredge,434 words
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70 1939-06-08 4 4 Per Cent. Dividend Maintained 'T'HE British North Borneo (Charter1 ed) Company recommends a dividend of 4 per cent, for 1938. A similar distribution was made for the previous year on the £1.852,385 of capital. The report and accounts will be issued on June 1470 words
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Article98 1939-06-08 4 FOREIGN exports of tin, being final shipments on ocean steamers at all Malayan ports in May totalled 5,064 tons, compared with 6,444 tons in April. Total shipments for the five months of this year are 25,704 tons, compared with 31,146 tons in the corresponding period98 words
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70 1939-06-08 4 THE estimated total exports, from Malaya, of tin and tin-in-ore based on an assay value of 75.5 per cent, during May totalled 1.500 tons compared with actual exports of 4.691 tons in April and with a proportionate monthly quota of 2.578 tons. If70 words
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63 1939-06-08 4 THE estimated export of dry rubber 1 from the Malayan regulated area in May totalled 26.500 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. This compares with a proportionate monthly quota of 26.333 tons. If the above estimate for May exports proves correct, Malaya will have63 words
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Article69 1939-06-08 4 'T'HE following were the rubber crops harvested by the respective estates in May:— Lb. Maiaka Pinda 40,100 Alor Pongsu 35.950 Bedong Rubber 53.630 Temerloh Rubber 27,892 Penang Rubber 179.000 Snbrang Rubber 64.000 Straits Rubber 137,500 Rubana Rubber 73.400 Bagan Serai Rubber 46.500 Tali Ayer Rubber 78.35569 words
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Article81 1939-06-08 4 COREIGN imports of tin-ore into the Straits Settlements during May totalled 1,593 tons, compared with 2.689 tons in April. Total imports for the five months of this year are 12.275 tons, compared with 11.741 tons in the corresponding period of 1938. Of the May imports,81 words
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Article86 1939-06-08 4 AT ar, auction on May 31, the following properties in Singapore weie sold for the prices mentioned: Approx. Price area J Sq. feet. 49 and 50 China Street and 25 Nankin Street 2,386 $32,500 7. 7A and 7B Cross Street 1,884 19,500 9,9 A and 9B Cross86 words
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Article509 1939-06-08 4 PRICE RISES SHARPil DURING WEEkI STANTON NELSON! REVIEW I IN a weekly report o n the nJ 1 market issued at noon on jU Stanton Nelson and Co Ltd The improvement in market J ment continues, caused by thpl belief that the Russian agreement spite of509 words
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Article30 1939-06-08 4 THE price of rubber for P assessment to export J yg period June 2 to June 8 been determined at pound, states an F.M S Gazette notification.30 words
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Article1127 1939-06-08 5 Issued ’dy Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, June 7, 10 a.m. MINING B Va Buyers Seller*. m Tin 3/7* 4/I**, Xu ‘1 Amal 4/7* 5/1* AuMial Malay 38/- 42/m 0 Hitam 32/3 23/9 a\, t Weng 0.68 0.73 ■i Bailor in Tin 20/3 21/-1,127 words
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Article40 1939-06-08 5 THE official price of tin in Singapore on May 25 was $115.37'/ 2 per picul on 133 1 3rd: on June 4 $ll5 f ~n June 5 $115.1214! on June 6 S' l4B7 on June 7 $114.75.40 words
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Article216 1939-06-08 5 Singapore, June 6, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7 50 Hamburg Cube 513 25 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $11.75 White $11.25 Black 7.75 Copra Mixed $3.55 Sun Dried $3.85 Sago Flour No. 1 Llngga $2.45 $2.45 Fair $2.45 $2.45 Sarawak $2.40 Jeioiong Palembang $7.25 Banja $7.00216 words
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Article207 1939-06-08 5 London Exchange Prices On May 26 Ampat (4/) 2/9; Anglo-Burma (5/) 12/; Ayer Hitam (5/) 1 3/32; Bangrin 31/32, Oopeng Cons. (5/) 7/3; Hongkong (5/> 18/6; Idris (5/) 4/6; Ipoh (16/> II/; Jelapang 25/6; Kampong Lanjut 14/; Kamuntlng (5/) 9/; Kepong 9/32; Killinghall (5/> 13/3 Kinta (5/) 8/6;207 words
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Article599 1939-06-08 5 London Exchange Prices On May 26 Allagar (2/) /9; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/4; Amal. Bruas (2/) 1/44; Amal. Bruas pf. (2/) 1/10Vh; Anglo-Malay 8/3; Ayer Kunlng 20/74 Badenoch 16/6; Bagan Serai 18/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/5; Banteng 13/9; Batang (2/) /5; Batu Cavea 12/8; Batu Tlga 19/44; Bekoh599 words
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Article114 1939-06-08 5 London, June 6 IN the Foreign Exchange Market to- day, sterling was firm with the Exchange Fund Intervening to keep the pound’s appreciation in terms of dollars on an even keel.-—Reuter. Today’s closing mean rates were Paris 176 49/64 Athens 541Vj Mew York 4.68 19 3id Belgrade 210114 words
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50 1939-06-08 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. June 6. 5 p.m. Books Total for Company Dividend Close Date Ex. Div financial year Payable Date to date Rau b sd. Int. June 8 June 14 June 9 5% Renong Consoid. 6d. int. No. 26 June 17 June 24 June 18 5‘V50 words
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