The Straits Budget, 15 June 1939
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1939-06-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES established nearly a century./ m«. i-’H. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 15. 1939. Price. 25cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d28 words
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Article, Illustration1032 1939-06-15 1 Singapore, Wednesday. YMBOLS of an Empire determined to maintain its freedom. 29 airalt roared overhead and 3,500 men graded at Farrer Park on June 8 m onour of the King’s Birthday. In a year in which war clouds have ung low. threatening all civilization, ns spectacular—Straits Times picture. - 1,032 words
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Article, Illustration28 1939-06-15 1 Among the guests at the Government House garden party last week wer e (from left): Miss Moira Elder, Mrs. V. Tretchikoff and Miss Jean Elder. .—Straits Times picture..—Straits Times picture. - 28 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article988 1939-06-15 2 Straits Times. June 8. The rationalisation of the bus industry is Mr. S. W. Nelson’s own description of the task on which he has been engaged in the F.M.S. during the last two and a half years, and anyone who reads the first annual report of theStraits Times. June 8. - 988 words
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Article799 1939-06-15 2 much-needed aircraft.— S t r a i Times. June 9. Mr. E. L. Hay, of Kuala Lumpur, who was killed when the plane which he was piloting crashed >n dense jungle near Gintang Peras, was missing from the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 15.much-needed aircraft.— S t r a i! * Times. June 9. - 799 words
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Article278 1939-06-15 2 Straits Times, June 10. In referring to the Honours immediately below a headline ecu* sisting of the phrase “The Pari'Pump” we have no intention of bnug disrespectful. Beyond recalling high tributes paid to Mr. R H. de S Onraet at the time of his retirement some weeks– Straits Times, June 10. - 278 words
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Article255 1939-06-15 3 have only themselves to blame. —Straits Times, June 10. A iew years ago London hostesses had to seek the assistance of the police because uninvited guests were crashing into their parties to an extent which had ceased to bear any resemblance to a joke. The same thing is likelyhave only themselves to blame.—Straits Times, June 10. - 255 words
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Article347 1939-06-15 3 PRAISE A PLEA —Straits Times, June 10. Inking things all in all. Singapore’s traffic police are doing a very fine job 01 work in introducing new methods of control and in educating members of the public to play their part In the new system. An enormous amount ot work must—Straits Times, June 10. - 347 words
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Article981 1939-06-15 3 Straits Times, June 12. The monopoly enjoyed by the Singapore Traction Company on certain main routes is now being studied by a special committee of the Municipal Commissioners, in consequence of a resolution moved by the Municipal President to the effect that limited competition is desirable in orderStraits Times, June 12. - 981 words
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Article715 1939-06-15 3 —Straits Times, June 13. In spite of rigorous censorship it is becoming increasingly apparent that Germany’s last territorial bite in Central Europe has been followed by an acute attack of indigestion. The Nazis are now acquiring in a painful manner knowledge which was forced upon their Fascist and Japanese—Straits Times, June 13. - 715 words
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Article434 1939-06-15 4 .—Straits Times, June 13. One and a half years late, the annual report of the Indian Agent for 1937 was issued in Malaya last week. This is a Malayan record. The annual reports of government departments in this country are sometimes published nearly a year after the.—Straits Times, June 13. - 434 words
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Article954 1939-06-15 4 enemy to aim straight.— Straits Times, June 14. Last night’s black-out has revived interest in the air-raid precautions policy adopted in the Straits Settlements. Strong criticism of that policy, particularly in regard to the absence of any plans for the evacuation of people from the congested areasenemy to aim straight.—Straits Times, June 14. - 954 words
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Article163 1939-06-15 4 is illegal. Even possession tickets is an offence. Straits Iin> June 14. We have been favoured with another opportunity to get rich quickly Th l > takes the form of a book of tickets in “The Great Raffle Sanctioned The Bansda State Government The tickets were sentis illegal. Even possession tickets is an offence.—Straits Iin> June 14. - 163 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article272 1939-06-15 5 fN n estate bungalow in Johore re1* C «ntlv an argument arose as to lvt jn‘r the Indian elephant (of which th Malayan is a sub-species) is bigger th^r the African elephant, and it was decided to write to me and ask whethcl. could supply the answer. Accord272 words
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Article153 1939-06-15 5 UARKING back to Cape Rumania and n the fruit after which it is named, a reader has pointed out that this figures in a pantun which is quoted in Fauconnier's novel “The Soul of Malaya.” Here the alternative spelling rembunia is used. Asam kandis asam gelugur ketiga dengan asam153 words
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Article193 1939-06-15 5 J 1 you ask Singapore people what the name Tanjong Katong means. Ilir e °ut of ten will tell you that it mcans Turtle Point, and they will pro)iV add that turtles used to lay 1 11 eggs in the beach there until the u r lub-house of193 words
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Article93 1939-06-15 5 often does a British Resident permit himseli a flicker of humour in his annual report, but it occurs in Mr. G. L. Ham s report, issued last week. Reporting the purchase of 17 Sindhl bulls from India to improve livestock in Negri Sembiian, Mr. Ham states A visitor93 words
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Article269 1939-06-15 5 PJAVING suffered from a plague ot mosquitoes lately, both at home and in the office, my curiosity was aroused when my eye lit on the following passage, in some League ot Nations publicity material: a system has been devised to instal in aeroplanes an automatic plant which will269 words
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Article289 1939-06-15 5 “A Little State f HAVE quoted more than once in this column from the travel diary of the Marquis de Beauvoir, who made a tour of the Far East in the sixties, and I should like to give a final quotation today, because it recalls the time when the huge289 words
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Article206 1939-06-15 5 T'HE following lines were seen on the 1 desk of a Singapore police inspector by a Straits Times reporter and copied by him for this column, so that the public in general might know a little more about the most thankless job in this city If he Is206 words
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Article250 1939-06-15 5 QEVERAL days ago the terms of a Singapore matrimonial bureau were quoted in this column, the total cost being $11.20, exclusive of commission, which is left open for bargaining. Readers may be interested to know the cost of obtaining a bride by the same method in England. There250 words
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Article363 1939-06-15 5 J AM proud to publish today the finest entry yet received in the Singa-sinKa-poru-poh competition. Our columns are still open to Malay. Tamil. Chinese, Sanskrit, Coptic, Cryptic, Erse or Werse interpretations of Singapore** name, but I personally have little doubt that the essay printed below will settle the matter363 words
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Article172 1939-06-15 5 A VIEW of Singapore which to amusing for more reasons than one is found lir a review of a new travel book, The Menacing Sun." by Mona Gardner, published in the latest number of Time to reach Slngapore Britain's Singapore base looked nable, but rangy, Bible-brandlahlng Ma|arOeneral Dobbie,172 words
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Article285 1939-06-15 6 I mentioned the curious paper money that litters Singapore streets after the passing of a Chinese funeral, but I was then unable to give an authoritative explanation oi this custom. Now I am able to do so. thanks to a reader who has referred me to an article285 words
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Article296 1939-06-15 6 gUT that is not the whole story. There are other supernatural beings besides ancestors and gods and •goddesses for whom this money is made. The following extract is interesting, moreover, as explaining why one sees this money being thrown high into the air in Chinese funeral proces- j296 words
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Article196 1939-06-15 6 READERS who travel by the S.T.C. buses every day will be amused at a difficulty which has arisen on rural bus routes in the F.M.S, I quote from the F.M.S. Transport Board’s report:— ‘‘There are two schools of thought One considers that longitudinal facing seats are objectionable,196 words
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Article280 1939-06-15 6 last I am able to give the explanation of the extraordinary flocks ot birds that are seen manoeuvring over the Padang in the evening at certain times oi the year and roosting in I countless thousands in the trees in the Cathedral compound, the trees opposite the Adelphi.280 words
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Article313 1939-06-15 6 now we come to the Chinese starlings. From September onwards there arrive in Singapore hundreds of thousands (perhaps millions) of starlings from China and Japan. They breed in those countries in May and June, and with the approach of cold weather they fly south using the Anamba Islands313 words
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Article130 1939-06-15 6 JN the recent controversy over the 8.8. C pronunciation ot Singapore the critics were proved to be wrong, the correct practice being to make the g hard. But somebody ought to write to the 8.8. C. about their pronunciation of other names in our part of the world.130 words
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Article248 1939-06-15 6 J SUPPOSE that many a Singaporean. when travelling by train in the Peninsula, has wondered what the names on the station platforms mean and has ransacked his Malay vocabulary, such as it is, in order to find the answers. But the common words ol the bazaar248 words
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Article254 1939-06-15 6 50 .hero is room for a boak Malayan place-names in which can look up any town or villas which we happen to be interested 2 And out what its name means ar what legends or traditions or De sonalities arc associated with it The flrst book254 words
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Article287 1939-06-15 6 QNE makes some amusing discoveries when dipping into Mr. Raja Singam’s book. Who would now call a town Bayan Lepas (Escaped Parrot' or Gertak Sanggul Hairpin) or Junjong Mati (Carry A Dead Man On Your Head)?” Those oddities are cited by Mr. G. Hawkins. M.C.S.. in his287 words
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Article, Illustration478 1939-06-15 7 Three Senior Officers From Indo-China. Coming Here r|jK three heads of the Navy, Army and Air Force in French Indo-China have been invited to visit Singa)ort. toward the end of the month, it is stated officially. "In view of the close liaison which now exists478 words
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Article65 1939-06-15 7 —Kcuter. I ORD ELIBANK, speaking in the House of Lords debate on foreign affairs this week, suggested that the Government immediately inform the Japanese Government that in reprisal for the blockade of Tientsin, Japanese ship* should be denied the use of Singapore and Penang for—Kcuter. - 65 words
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Article135 1939-06-15 7 —Straits Times cablegram. Decree Granted To Lady Trimmer (From Our Own Correspondent! London, June 12. MR. Justice Bucknill, in the Divorce ***Court today granted a decree nisi, with costs, to Ladv Florence Howard Trimmer, of Robert Adam Street, Portman Square. London, on the grounds of the—Straits Times cablegram. - 135 words
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Article114 1939-06-15 7 Bilß. A. W. W. Ker has resigned from the Municipal Commission, Singapore. The Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association has been invited to suggest another man to be appointed by the Governor in succession to Mr. Ker. The Governor has approved the appointment by the Malacca Municipal Commissioners of Mr.114 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article98 1939-06-15 7 WEST.—At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on June 11 to Mabel, wife of Stanley W. West, a daughter. TAN At the General Hospital on 6.6.39 Mrs. Tan Chee Eng, Rosie, gave birth to a daughter Dorothy Adeline Tan. Both mother and daughter are doing well. BROWSE —To Evelyn, wife of98 words
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Article125 1939-06-15 7 LIM— KEE.—The engagement is announced between Mr. Lim Tian Wan, the yotingest son of the late Mr. Lim Teck Seng Madam Wee Toh of Singapore, and Miss Kee Kim Hong, the only daughter of the late Mr Kee Lay Bow Madam Chiam Cheo Tee of S’pore. BUSCHECK— ROBSON.—The engagement125 words
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Article, Illustration232 1939-06-15 7 MR. Tham Ah Kow, Fisheries Field Assistant, Government Fisheries Department, has been awarded the Tan Beng Gum scholarship. One of the most valuable scholarships available to students from the Dominions and Colonies, the award is worth £500 a year for two years at any232 words
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Article61 1939-06-15 7 From Our Own Correspondent! Johore Bahru. June 12. PLEADING guilty to a charge of reckless driving, M. L. Cornwell, a Perak European, was lined $lO by Mr M. Ismail, acting Second Magistrate. today. It was alleged that while overtaking a lorry at Senai on June61 words
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Article302 1939-06-15 7 Leaders— The F.M.S. Buses 2 Compulsory Wireless 2 The Parish Pump 2 Singapore Buses 3 Indigestion 4 Bombs and Fear 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 27—30 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Plenty Ol Thrills During A.A M. Hill Climb302 words
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42 1939-06-15 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 9. MORE than 500 people representative of all communities in Penang were present at the Residency for the garden party given by the Resident Councillor, Mr. A. M. Goodman, on King’s Birthday.42 words
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Article57 1939-06-15 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 13 I'iHE Klnta foundry strike has been settled and the workers have agreed to resume work tomorrow They have agreed to v/erk three full kungs for three days a week at eight hours a kung and also to57 words
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Obituary110 1939-06-15 7 DEATHS Gwee Cheng Tiong (nee Tan Chwee Im N(o» age 63, passed away peacefully at her residence No. 97 Devonshire Rd. at 8.30 \t? on Tuesday, June 6, 1939 iucssuay, juiu' o, wee Seng Kiat of Chop Chin Guan Hin -77 South Bridge Road, passed away at a.m. on June110 words
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755 1939-06-15 8 British United Press. THE growth of Philippine air commerce and develop- ment of the Commonwealth’s national defence programme has directed the attention of the island government to the strategic and commercial importance of several outlying islands, particularly along the coast of British North Borneo,British United Press. - 755 words
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Article88 1939-06-15 8 HPWO new members were sworn in at A this week’s meeting of the Legislative Council. They were Mr. C. R. Cherry, who was formerly a member in his own name, acting for Mr J. W. de Piro, and who is now the representative of the Singapore Chamber of88 words
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365 1939-06-15 8 THE FIRST DEFEAT of Napoleon’s troops on European soil, in a clash at Maida, Italy, with the 2nd Battalion, The Loyal Regiment, then the 81st. Foot, and others was commemorated by the annual Maida Dance at the Officer’s Mess. Gillman Barracks, At the365 words
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403 1939-06-15 8 UONOURS were presented to two recipients by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, before Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council. They were the C.8.E., presented to Mr. W. A. Fell, and the 0.8. E., presented to Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe. Mr. W. A. Fell was a403 words
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154 1939-06-15 8 Selangor Wom an Tennis Player Married Mr. R.R.C. CARTER MISS D.J. GRENIER THE well-known Selangor 1 Malayan tennis player u Dprothy Joyce Grenier, present ho X of the Malayan women's doubles eh™ pionship with Mrs. Hipkin. and Z' ner-up to Miss Dorothy Sansoni Si Ceylon, in the singles title, was154 words
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Article234 1939-06-15 8 'From Our London Staff) London, June 3. •THE funeral of the late Mr. Ernest Alan Snewin, formerly for many years a member of the editorial stall of the Straits Times, who died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, on May 31, aged 63, took234 words
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Article40 1939-06-15 8 HPHERE was a large attendance on Sunday at the funeral at Bukit Brown Cemetery of Mr. Wee Seng Kiat. aged 54. He was connected with Chop Chin Guan Hin, South Bridge Road, for over 40 years.40 words
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107 1939-06-15 8 SUBJECT to the approval <j r Raffles College Council, the following five Malays from the Feder ated Malay States have been awarded Government seholar*h‘P s to Raffles College: Abdul Jalil bin Abdul Man*'. Abdul Majid bin Mat, both of < UI ford School, Kuala Lipis;107 words
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970 1939-06-15 9 losing Chinese Driver Puts Up Ifastest Time Of Day For Cars llljMCIPAL COMMISSIONER LUCKY TO ESCAPE WHEN COUPE HITS FENCE Singapore, June 12. ■•WO treacherous hairpin bends and a road surface made greasy by rain for part of the time produced970 words
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530 1939-06-15 9 Warning Regarding S. V. C. European Sub-Units UNLESS there is a better response to appeals for recruits for certain European units of the Singapore Volunteer C orps, it may be necessary to effect some reorganization in the corps, states the General Officer Commanding, Malaya,530 words
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Article48 1939-06-15 9 (From Our Own corresponden:) Ipoh, June 9. •MR J. M. AULD. a well-known M Malaya Cup Rugger player, and an assistant in Osborne and Chappel. Ipoti. died last night in the Batu Gajah Hospital. where he was admitted a ago to undergo an operation.48 words
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Article739 1939-06-15 9 DESULTS In the A. AM. hill climb at the Gan were as follows* SPECIAL AWARDS THE “OLDHAM” CUP. for the fastest time of the day by a car. —Presented by Mr. Conrad Oldham. Won by Lim Peng Han (L.A. Special), 44 4 5 sec. THE “EXIDE”739 words
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Correspondence
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Article1453 1939-06-15 10 A Malayan Minister Replies To Merchants MACHINERY FROM GERMANY To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—No one hesitates to criticise the Church, or to tell us why decadent parsons fail to attract good congregations, and we try to sutler all our critics gladly, specially those1,453 words
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Article225 1939-06-15 10 N ervousness Among The Public To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-The derailment of the night mail near Gemas last Monday has created in the public mind a feeling of insecurity. Accordingly it is a matter of great satisfaction that a thorough inquiry is to be held225 words
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Article415 1939-06-15 10 Local-Born View In Singapore SOCIAL BARRIER To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.--Congratulations to your corr" pondent 44 White Outcast.” n is the ranks of our soldiers that™ 00 chiefly comes across the absence* any virulent consciousness oi ethn superiority, or any feeling of a culan415 words
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Article78 1939-06-15 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir—The branching method t< rubber suggested by your corresp 0 dent. Mr. H. W. Reid, is worth tryini Any interested reader may fihd a article entitled “The Artificial Stimi lation of Branching,” in Bullet”' 23 issued by the Department oi Agr78 words
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Article32 1939-06-15 10 (From Our Own Correspond* >■ Bangkok Jin' King George’s birthday tori.* quietly observed by the British There was no formal celebrat the British l egation but visitor ed thu»ys. ''ards.32 words
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Article582 1939-06-15 11 Japanese Opium In China To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir-The Japanese policy of selling opium and allied drugs in the occupied in as oi China, and of encouraging cultivation of the poppy, was fiercely attacked in the Straits Times leading article n l June582 words
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Article107 1939-06-15 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.- ‘Singapura,” in his letter headed Malay-Tamil,” ventures to solve toe problem by simply combing the *°rds Singga and pora.” He says toat pora” is a Tamil word meaning ‘soing away,” but I should say that tois is sheer nonsense107 words
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Article96 1939-06-15 11 “SING A-PULAU” To Editor of the Straits Times Sir.~i have read with much interest many letters published in your Sin/ recent] y regarding the name of *}J apore 1 wish to make it clear PulaiZ ld days was called Singatoanp Lion Island > because the irpt l^is is^and looks like96 words
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Article, Illustration555 1939-06-15 11 Criticism Of New Singapore Architecture To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I was interested to read your correspondent’s letter of June 5. in which the architectural features of the new Supreme Court and various other buildings in Singapore were criticised. To have put555 words
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Article290 1939-06-15 11 As Pronounced By The Malays To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—In your issue of May 24, Mr. Roland Braddell. referring to the pronunciation of the word Singapore,” wrote: “The fact is. however, that Malays pronounce the place as wc do Sing-gapore or Sing-gapura.” With great deference to290 words
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Article, Illustration8 1939-06-15 11 rr^TX°xr.'»ix;a: tennis courts. V/,n8 words
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Article62 1939-06-15 11 Mr G. Denison-Smith, of the Criminal Intelligence Branch. F M 3., has been appointed O.C.P-D. Kuala Lumpur, South, in place ol Mr A C Maxwell, who has been transferred to the Intelligence Branch. It is likely that Mr. Denison-Smith will proceed to Kajang as O.t.PD. when Mr62 words
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Article372 1939-06-15 12 European Dies In Hospital (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, June 9. RilR. I*. Ransome, irrigation engin1VI eer, P.W.D., Kedah, was killed in a motor accident and another FiUropean. Mr. J. White, a planter from Nebong Tebal, was seriously injured last night. The accident occurred372 words
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Article37 1939-06-15 12 THE High Commissioner has 1 appointed Mr. Humphrey Charles Butler, of Perak, to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council during the absence on leave of Mr. S. B. Palmer, the Planting Member.37 words
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Article71 1939-06-15 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 9. COR the first time for many years regular troops were seen at the King’s Birthday Parade. Lieut.-Col. E. A. de Burlatte, Officer Commanding the Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps, commanded the parade and the bands and drums71 words
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Article59 1939-06-15 12 A EUROPEAN, T. C. Groves, was fined a total of $3O by Mr. C. H. Whltton, Traffic District Judge, when he was convicted for driving without a licence and without a third party insurance policy on May 9, at Beach Road. He was fined $5 for driving59 words
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Article152 1939-06-15 12 SIR B. BOURDILLON GOING TO SUDAN I OBBYISTS who have beeiT picking Sir Bernard Henry Bourdil- ion, Governor of Nigeria, as the man most likely to succeed Sir Shenton Thomas as Governor of the Straits Settlements at the end of next year, will have to152 words
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Article111 1939-06-15 12 NOTIFICATION in last week’s Gazette include the following Mr. C. H. da Silva to be temporarily a nominated Unofficial member of the Legislative Council. Messrs. R. W. L. McCall, D. W. Bigley, J. H. S. Jenkins and E. J. Evans, Passed Probationers. Malayan Customs Service. to be111 words
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266 1939-06-15 12 “French Without Tears Will Make You Laugh THE Repertory Players ..re to be 1 congratulated on their production of French Without Tears.” which was presented at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. Terence Rattigan’s brilliant comedy dealing with the life of* English students at a French tutor’s in the South266 words
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280 1939-06-15 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, June 11. THE majority of the Wuhan Songsters, now in Malacca, are Christians. One is a Methodist, two or three Lutherans, and the rest Anglicans. Miss Margaret May Kiang, their talented juvenile soprano soloist, is a daughter of the280 words
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Article, Illustration350 1939-06-15 12 PROVINCE PLANTER APPOINTED UERE are details of Penang who were among those artS* Justices of the Peace in on the King’s Birthday:— 0111 Mr. Arthur Foreman Bruce /JENERAL manager of Penang r u k u ber. Province Wellesley u, Arthur Foreman Bruce350 words
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Article38 1939-06-15 12 THE engagement is announced of Mr Alexander Charles Blaseheck o the Asiatic Petroleum Company. Sin gapore. and Miss Phyllis Mary Kobson Miss Robson is at present staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Venning in Singapore.38 words
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Article56 1939-06-15 12 THE High Commissioner h‘ iS pointed the following comm’ttee o women to assist in the management < the Federal Home for Women ana Girls, Kuala Lumpur,— Preside in I. G. Cameron: vice-president A Loke Soo Lip; Mesdames J. P o L. G. Corney, A. T. Newborn Tasker, E.56 words
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Article, Illustration903 1939-06-15 13 Empire’s Most Cosmopolitan Services Gathering impressive ceremony held AT FARRER PARK MBOLS of an Empire determined to maintain its freeJ dom, 29 aircraft roared overhead and 3,500 men paraded at Farrer Park this morning m honour of the King’s Birthday. In a year IR—Straits Times picture. - 903 words
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Article60 1939-06-15 13 It was announced in a Government Gazette last week that Certificates of Honour have been awarded to the following persons in recognition of their loyal and valuable services to the Government of the Straits Settlements: Dr. Ong Huck Caye, J.P.; Mr. China: Kee Sun J.P Dcmang Haji Abu60 words
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76 1939-06-15 13 .—Reuter. London, June 7. /QUEERS greeted a statement by Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary for Colonies, in the House of Commons today that the free gifts from Malaya towards the cost of Empire defence during the past 20 years amounted to more than C 7.260.000. This.—Reuter. - 76 words
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359 1939-06-15 13 Raffles Institution Fears yHE Government should take care that in moving Raffles Institution from its present building to a new building in Grove Road, as had been proposed, it was not moving the school from one bedlam to another, emphasised Mr. G. E. N.359 words
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Article82 1939-06-15 13 (From Our Own Correspondent > Penang, June 8 A YOUNG girl, dressed to go out with her mother, was lured away by an unknown Chinese, while waiting for a ricksha in front of a house in Dato Kramat Road, and relieved of a gold necklace a82 words
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Article161 1939-06-15 13 A PROPOSAL made early this year to disband the Old Rafflesians Association, following the resignation en bloc of the committee, was mentioned by Mr. Tan Luang Kia at the 14th annual general meeting of the Old Rafflesians* Association The proposal was turned down and thanks to the161 words
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Article37 1939-06-15 13 From Our Own Correspondent! Seremban, June 8. IN memory of the Rev. B. Stokes a Parish Hall will be built in Ser*mban. Donations to the fund totalled between $1,200 and $1,30037 words
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252 1939-06-15 14 Graceful Gowns Worn At Government House Party THOUSAND ATTEND BIG FUNCTION Singapore, June 9. ANOTHER Singapore myth was shattered yesterday: the myth that this outpost of Empire, where men are men and the heat gets them down, lacks beautiful women. There were more beauties252 words
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Article247 1939-06-15 14 Old Version Still To Be Permitted Abroad (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 7. IN an order of the day, the Minister 1 of Defence, after pointing out the desirability of changing the name of “Siam” to “Prades Thai” enjoins his officers and men to adopt,247 words
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Article179 1939-06-15 14 Chinese Tapper Carried Away (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sega mat, June 7. A man-eating tiger is reported to be prowling in the Labis Forest Reserve. A Chinese was carried away while out tapping jelutong. The man went with two others to tap rubber in thick Jungle. He failed179 words
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Article66 1939-06-15 14 Case Heard In Camera [RONALD Fraser Gordon Stables, a 58-year-old Scot, who was charged in the Singapore Criminal District Court last week, before Mr. J. McFall, with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of a woman, on May 15. in a house in Orchard Road, was66 words
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72 1939-06-15 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 7. A NEW arrival from China was yesterday fined $25 or 12 days’ gaol, for having in her possession 25 unstamped letters. The discovery was made by a woman revenue officer who found the letters among clothing in a72 words
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Article, Illustration263 1939-06-15 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Oxford, June 1. THE romance of Tengku Mahmud, 21-year-old brother of 1 the Sultan of Trengganu, with Miss Joyce Bleneowe. chiropodist-daughter of a local tailor, culminated today in their marriage at St. Giles’s register office. Oxford. The wedding was very quiet.263 words
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Article159 1939-06-15 14 —British United Press. Might Have Been Prince’s Wife SENORITA Sofia Alvarez, 22-year-old Mexico City actress, arrived in New York from Singapore recently in the liner Rex wearing $25,000 (U.S.) worth of sapphires and diamonds, and told a romantic story of a proposal of marriage from an Indian—British United Press. - 159 words
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Article47 1939-06-15 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 5. The death occurred last night of Datin Yahaya, wife of Lieut.-Col. Yahaya, acting Commandant, Johore Military Forces. At the funeral this afternoon, there was a large attendance, including the Tungku Mahkota, Regent of Johore.47 words
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Article54 1939-06-15 14 The Clerical Union is holding a dinner on its 18th anniversary. The function will take place, at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, on the club ground. Dinner will comprise Chinese dishes, but those who require Indian food may have it. Prizes won during the year will54 words
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Article, Illustration1720 1939-06-15 15 R. H. Onraet And S. W. Jones Each Awarded C.M.G. THERE are no knighthoods in the Malayan King’s 1 Birthday honours. The highest awards are C.M.G.’s, gained by Mr- R. H. de S. Onraet, former InspectorGeneral of Police, Straits Settlements, who retired at the beginning1,720 words
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778 1939-06-15 16 Orang Sebrang - by Orang Sebrang l N spite of the evolution of the social structure, man is still subconsciously geared to the social conditions prevailing in primitive times. Plurality of wives then meant increase of offspring, which in turn increased the numerical strength of the tribe. Polygamists778 words
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216 1939-06-15 16 .—Reuter. House Of Commons Question London, June 8. yHL Prune Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the House of Commons this afternoon, said the report on the New Zealand conference regarding the Pacific had been received and was being considered. Proceedings could not be published,.—Reuter. - 216 words
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Article209 1939-06-15 16 Well-Known Members Of Dutch Community •pwo OF THE best known members of the Dutch community in Singapore left Malaya, last week. Mr. C. van Burken, manager of the Nederland Line at Singapore for the past 18 months, left for Rangoon in the Sirdhana, while Mr. J.209 words
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Article246 1939-06-15 16 /CERTIFICATES of honour have been T' a a ed t 0 th blowing people to the F.M.S. on the occasion ol th. King's Birthday ‘in recognition 0 their loyal and valuable services to th Government of the Federated Mu'! States":— aiar Lop Bahaudin bin Haji Mohrmwi Noh,246 words
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93 1939-06-15 16 IT was notified in the Government Gazette last week that the following have been appointed to b e Justices of the Peace: For the Settlement of Singapore: Mr. Lee Kong Chian; Mr. Ghulam Kadir; Inche Daud bin Mohamed Shah; Mr. Balage Titus De Silva;93 words
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Article26 1939-06-15 16 An Alor Star message reports the death in a motor accident of Mr. Ransome, assistant engineer in the Public Works Department.26 words
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Advertisement26 1939-06-15 16 By Appointment to H.H. THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI H.H. THE RAJAH OF SARAWAK ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. OPTICIANS AND W/'T'WMAKVR* ONLY ADDRESS;— 3, CAPITOL BUILDING, Singapore.26 words
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Article, Illustration79 1939-06-15 17 ABOVE: A detachment of the 2nd. BattiUcn, Gordon Highlanders, march past A during the King's Birthday parade. Below: the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, presents Air Vice-Marshal J. T. Babing on with the C.B. JNDIAN troops march past Sir Shenton Tho nns. The G.0.C., Malaya, Major-General W.79 words
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Article, Illustration242 1939-06-15 20 jrr five of the seven Singapore students who wire awarded Government Scholarships to Raffles Colli Ul ifrom top) they are Hugh Dan Levis, Lee Mun Wah, and Cheong Pak Lo. and, below, Mary Boswell and i< 1 C SiQ\c, gELOH' Buddhist priests recite praytrs before242 words
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Article, Illustration3180 1939-06-15 21 What Planters Can Learn From Visits There SOME MODERN METHODS OF PREPARING JUNGLE LAND By Our Planting Correspondent c;t week I described the first par t of my tour of the Sungei ih experiment station of the r Research Institute and this l I3,180 words
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773 1939-06-15 22 Indian Agent’s Comments On “Curious Labour Practice” UNSATISFACTORY W AGE RATES BECAUSE OF FLOW OF IMMIGRANTS 44 \UAGE rates are unsatisfactory. A curious practice "prevails, that whatever the planters decide to pay, the Government departments follow suit,” says Mr. C. S. Venkatachar, Agent773 words
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58 1939-06-15 22 Malaya’s “Docile Gangs Of Indians “T*HE Malay unskilled labourer is practically non-existent and it is diflicult to imagine how industry, as well as certain essential public services in Malaya, could be carried on without the docile and disciplined gangs of Indian labourers,” says Mr. C. S. Venkatachar, Agent of the58 words
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Article102 1939-06-15 22 (From Our Own Correspondent). Batavia (By Air Mail). in Holland are commenting on the fact that there are already nine American pilots in the Royal Dutch Airways (K.L.M.) organistion. Government inquiry into the matter showed that non-Dutch pilots are engaged only when Hollanders are not available.102 words
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Article, Illustration120 1939-06-15 22 Far Eastern diplomats are eluded in the birthday honours reports Reuter from London. Mr. Henry Fitzmaurice. Consul General at Batavia, has been created a Knight Commander of the British Empire. He recently passed through Singapore on his way home on retirement leave, after having spent120 words
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897 1939-06-15 23 failed To Obtain Rural Board’s I Written Permission ■R. CLAUDE H. DA SILVA, a well-known Eurasian lawyer appeared before Mr. C. H. Koh, in the Singapore lurth Police Court, to answer a summons issued against Kp by the Rural Board. The defendant was alleged897 words
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155 1939-06-15 23 (From Our Own Correspondent.; Kuala Lumpur, June 6. PRESIDED over by Mr. Tan Kah Kee, a meeting of 44 delegates representing the various Chinese Relief Fund Committees decided to approach Government with a request that relief fund committees be excused from registering under the Societies155 words
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Article, Illustration375 1939-06-15 23 Singapore, June 7. WITH solemn Service ritual, two of the four men who lost their lives in the crash of the Short Sunderland flying-boat at Seletar on Monday were laid to rest at Bidadari Cemetery last evening. They were Leading Aircraftman W. B. Cook, aged375 words
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Article161 1939-06-15 23 R.A.F. FUNERAL AT BIDADAR1 Singapore, June 8. their two comrades who had been laid to rest the evening before, Pilot Officer A. H. Barnes and Aircraftman G. H. Leighton were buried at Bidadari cemetery last evening. After the service conducted by the Rev. A. S. Giles161 words
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Article235 1939-06-15 23 “VTEW Zealanders regard the projected extension of the Britisn air service to New Zealand, in October, as of great importance to them.” stated Mr. N. S. Falla, prominent New Zealand air service and shipping operator, who passed through Singapore last week to make the final arrangements in235 words
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Article45 1939-06-15 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 8. Mr. W. E. Pepys, the Oeneral Adviser, and Mrs*. Pepys, gave a garden party today in honour of the King’s Birthday at their residence, Saujana. At noon 21 guns were fired from the fort.45 words
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Article44 1939-06-15 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 7. RAMASAMY, a Tamil, charged at the Negri Sembilan Assizes with the murder of another Tamil at Sontul, was acquitted today at his eight-day re-trial. The accused was defended by Mr. R. H. V. R'intoul.44 words
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Article, Illustration648 1939-06-15 24 Adviser Describes State’s Little-Known Features A DESCRIPTION of Trengganu, one of the isolated and little-known Malay States on the east coast, is included in this year’s annual report by the acting British Adviser, Trengganu, Mr. A. E. Coope. The report contains comment on the648 words
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Article213 1939-06-15 24 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 0 AT St. John’s Church, Miss Alice Mary Fernandez, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. c. Fernandez or Taiping, was married to Mr. Archibald Jalleh of Singapore, third son of Mr and Mrs. M. C. Jalleh of Ipoh, the213 words
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Article143 1939-06-15 24 “Protection** Trouble In Singapore THE problesv: of Chinese secret societies continues to engage the attention of the Singapore police. There were 14 more or less serious secret society “incidents” in April. Two of these led to gun fights neither of which were reported to the police.143 words
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Article137 1939-06-15 24 ‘From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, June 6. JJOW a Malay took advantage of a friend’s hospitality and robbed a neighbour of gold bangles worth $75 was described by Court Inspector Dhadi bin Yassin, before Inche Rauf bin yesterday, at Segamat magistrate, Esa bin Saman was charg,with137 words
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421 1939-06-15 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Tttio c Ipoh, June 6. Illb association was formed to promote the welfare of the Chi ese in Perak and to clear up misunderstandings or difficult* amongst them and will in no way l»e connected with anv nolitki activity.421 words
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Article34 1939-06-15 24 MRS. A J. FREDERICKS, of Lumpur, wife of the Arthur Fredericks, who was kill' the railway accident at Ger 1 given birth to a daughter. M child are doing well.34 words
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Article353 1939-06-15 25 Uir Force Visit Expected Early Next Month eletar demonstration of I bombing for officers KN Siamese Royal Air Force aircraft—a squadron cf nine Vought Corsair scout-bombers and a Glenn Martin jinbi'i-—"ill make a goodwill visit to Singapore earlv next Utli. Arriving on July 4, they353 words
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72 1939-06-15 25 'From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 8. Batu Gajah police took into cusl0(ty two soccer players who ».ad clln:i sed blows during the course o f match. The two players were prohltCoci hv Inspector Leong Boon Swfe o ii the ttitu Gajah magistrate and v *»uiged72 words
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56 1939-06-15 25 1! 'm Our Own Correspondent) TP Af lTt Penang, June 7. 'HLRS of Penang Chinese schools duv ,V) T IVec Teachers’ Day” yestercrj'io ney went from house to house CMi lun ds in aid of relief work A,i n-ntributed their day’s wages to ut 'Unci.56 words
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Article, Illustration24 1939-06-15 25 .—Straits Times picture..—Straits Times picture. - 24 words
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488 1939-06-15 25 TWO girls are among the seven Singapore students who have been awarded Government scholarships to Raffles College. They ar e a Eurasian girl, Miss Mary Boswell, a pupil of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, and Miss Rosie Seow, daughter of Mr.488 words
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36 1939-06-15 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Ipoh, June 7. A WELL-DRESSED Chinese. Khong Si 800, was charged today in the Ipoh Police Court with trespass ■•I am the sole proprietor of United ordered.36 words
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420 1939-06-15 25 “I CONSIDER this a serious offence. If there were less people who tried to bribe officials, then there would be fewer corrupt officials in this country,” remarked Mr. L. C. Goh in the Singapore Fifth Police Court last week, when he convicted a middle-aged Cantonese,420 words
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Article196 1939-06-15 25 Former Lawyer In Singapore THE death has occurred at Hurlingham, London, of Mr. Hugh Bernard Baker, a former partner in the Singapore legal firm of Rodyk and Davidson. who had spent more than a quarter of a century in this city. He left in April, 1931.196 words
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Article39 1939-06-15 25 From Our Own Correspondent! Penang. June 9 r FHE 33rd anniversary dinner of the Anglo-Chinese School Union was held last night at the club's premises in Penang Hoad. More than 250 members and friends were present.39 words
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679 1939-06-15 26 Mr. Chamberlain Describes The Thetis Disaster To Commons London, June 5. THE sinking of the submarine Thetis was due to the flooding of the two forward compartments through the bow torpedo tubes, one of which became open or was open when the submarine submerged,679 words
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67 1939-06-15 26 .—Reuter. Washington, June 5. T*HE Bill authorising the appro- priation of $100,000,000 for Government acquisition of strategic raw materials has been approved by Congress and has been sent for President Roosevelt's signature.—Reuter. The United States Government is expected to spend $25,000,000 annually for the next four.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article176 1939-06-15 26 —Reuter. Paria Tuna A VIGOROUS retort to Italian claims for a bigger share in the control of the Suez Canal was made by Marquis de Vogue, chairman of the Canal Company at its annual meeting today. The chairman declared that they had replied to inaccuracies—Reuter. - 176 words
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Article65 1939-06-15 26 Bordeaux, June 5. THE man with the iron lung,” 1 Frederick Snite, 28-year-old son of a Chicago millionaire, arrived here today on the first stage of his 4,750mile return journey from Lourdes to Miami. Snite, who has been kept alive for four years in65 words
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Article53 1939-06-15 26 Reuter. Toronto, June 7. S the royal train halted at one small place near Toronto, the King entered the platform of the observation car, whereupon a voice from the crowd cried “Jii’ya King How are you King The King replied with a broad smile I am fine; how—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article322 1939-06-15 26 —Reuter. No New Appeal From Pope Vatican City, June 5. THE Vatican in a statement issued tonight denies reports that the Pope has sent fresh messages to the European leaders, tut aflds that diplomatic peace activity initiated by some time ago is continuing “on the lines—Reuter. - 322 words
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90 1939-06-15 26 —Reuter. Wellington, June 5. IF it were necessary to send men overseas to stand by for the Mother Country, the Government would not be found inactive, declared Mr. R. Semple, Minister of Public Works, today, when appealing for volunteers for the New Zealand Forces.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article220 1939-06-15 26 NO TIN BAR TER AGREEMENT Bolivian Denial In London London, j une THE Bolivian Legation officii denies that a tin-rayon J agreement has been concluded? tween Bolivia and Italy.-R eut The Straits Times London dent says that London tin prodnr! and dealing Interests attach no importance to the reports from220 words
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Article242 1939-06-15 26 ■—Reuter. j Hitler’s Tribute To Spain Legionaries Berlin, June 6. THE Spanish Civil War threaten ed to set all Europe aflame wit Bolshevik revolution, declared Her Hitler today when he addresse 18,000 German legionaries rr©i Spain. All General Franco’s important vie tories were obtained with■—Reuter. - 242 words
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1303 1939-06-15 27 lul K Clash Comes There Is I No Doubt Of Its Outcome l a London, June 8. BE Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, during the foreign affairs debate in the House of Lords, said he did I share the view that war was unavoidable. There1,303 words
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553 1939-06-15 27 British Wireless. MR. MALCOLM MACDONALD ON BRITISH POLICY RniMTAiv London, June 7. Jj Airs has achieved a triumphant success in her ,e of Dominions,” declared Mr. MacDonald, n roducing the Colonial Office estimates in the Commons today. He added: “We guided their affairsBritish Wireless. - 553 words
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Article230 1939-06-15 27 —Reuter. Commons Statement By Mr. Chamberlain Madrid. June 7. ITALIAN airmen with Gen. Fran- co’s forces are expected at Cadiz tomorrow, en route to Italy. With their departure the withdrawal of Italian combatants in Spain will be complete except tor a few remaining temporarily to hand—Reuter. - 230 words
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1225 1939-06-15 28 Reuter. Tumultuous Drive To The White House PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT MEETS ROYAL PARTY Washington, June 9. 'THE King and Queen are now at the White House, having arrived at Washington by train at noon yesterday. They were greeted at the station by President and Mrs.Reuter. - 1,225 words
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Article108 1939-06-15 28 —Reuter. Brussels, June 8. II/E are determined to defend all our frontiers without exception or reserve, both in Europe and Africa,” declared the Prime Minister. Dr. Pierlot, in the course of a speech in the Chamber defining the country’s foreign policy. Dr. Pierlot declared that" Belgium’s—Reuter. - 108 words
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Article226 1939-06-15 28 —Reuter. King’s Birtlula, Honours List London. j une THE King s birthday honours h contains a large number QtJ wards for political and public s2 vices but no particularly strini awards. It starts of with the m motion of the Duke of Kent mi Rear-Admiral, Major-General—Reuter. - 226 words
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Article108 1939-06-15 28 —British Wireless. 300,000 Extra Beds For Casualties London. June 11. SPEAKING on emergency hospital accommodation yesterday, the Minister of Health, Mr. Walter Elliot said that by sending suitable cases tc their homes, and by crowding up existing buildings 200,000 hospital bed would be made available for—British Wireless. - 108 words
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Article93 1939-06-15 28 —Reuter. Paris, June 6. f»ENERAL Gamelin, who has .m st been appointed to the s,,pr< 71!! rank of General-in-Chief of French Army, arrived in h° n today on a four-day visit J urlP which he is expected to l‘ ave portant talks with British 1,1,11—Reuter. - 93 words
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403 1939-06-15 29 111,LING TO MEET REICH AT ROUND TABLE TALKS Ip. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, discussed I his foreign policy in a speech at Birmingham last |ht. He said it was a dual policy—removing the pos■]e causes of war and increasing Britain's defences I “We403 words
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Article160 1939-06-15 29 —Reuter. London, June 9. international tension is reflectpd in the revised schedule of nne rates issued by the Institute Lon °°n Underwriters, which shews general reduction in premiums for mng risks of war and strikes and of civil commotion outside “the T r nsk s cargo.—Reuter. - 160 words
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Article67 1939-06-15 29 —Reuter. Paris, June 10. DALADIER the French Premier, announced last night that those conscripts who, owing to recent crises, have been kept with the colours after finishing their normal term of service, or who were recalled subsequently, will he demobilised within four months. Fortress troops manning.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article166 1939-06-15 29 ’—Reuter. British Goodwill Is Held Up To Scorn Berlin, June 9. NEWSPAPERS here today comment sarcastically on the statements of the British Prime Minister. Mr. Chamberlain, and Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, yesterday, expressing a desire for friendly relations with Germany. They state that the British encirclement policy’—Reuter. - 166 words
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Article44 1939-06-15 29 —Reuter. Madrid, June 8. CTATE credit of £15.000.000 has been 5 granted to the Spanish mercantile moHne repayable over 20 years, for construction of new ships and modernindispensable condition is that the smps are built or repaired in Spanish yards.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article, Illustration182 1939-06-15 29 ,—Reuter. Jews Followers Of Benes Hit Prague, June 10. DARON von Neurath, Reich Protector of the occupied Czech provinces of Bohemia and Moravia, yesterday ordered the district of Klavno, an important industrial centre north-west of Prague, to pay a fine of 500,000 Czech crowns for,—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article132 1939-06-15 29 heavy duck for the Army.-British Wireless. London, June 11. 'FHE magnitude of demands made on sections of industry not connected with armament production by the enlargement of the armed forces is demonstrated in orders which the Government has placed with boot manufacturers for 1,000,000 pairsheavy duck for the Army.-British Wireless. - 132 words
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Article55 1939-06-15 29 —Reuter. London, June 10. Mr. Chamberlain, speaking at a reception in his honour in Birmingham last night, referred to an allusion by the chairman to a general election within the next 18 months. Mr. Chamberlain said he had not made up his mind yet when—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article531 1939-06-15 29 —Reuter. Mr. Chamberlain's Statement London, June 7. 4* r J*HE British Government have, I think, been able to satisfy, the Soviet that they are prepared to conclude an agreement on the basis of full reciprocity, and have also made it clear that they are ready, immediately and—Reuter. - 531 words
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Article110 1939-06-15 30 Strong Additional Bulwarks For Other Lines A BERLIN message says that the third line of fortifications ordered by Herr Hitler last October to strengthen the German defences between Aix la Chappelle and Saarbruecken has now been completed, according Dr. Todt, the consulting engineer for the110 words
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Article258 1939-06-15 30 —Reuter. Customs Demand Rejected Warsaw. June 11. REJECTING a demand of the Danzig Senate for a reduction in the num j ber of Polish Customs officials in the Free City, the Polish Government has informed the Senate that the demand is absolutely unfounded and. in the opinion—Reuter. - 258 words
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Article75 1939-06-15 30 —Reuter. Berlin, June 11. RUMOURS abroad that an attempt at mediation between Germany and Poland is now in progress are categorically denied here. An inspired statement to the foreign Press declares it would be erroneous to deduce from the comparative calmness in the German Press at the—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article115 1939-06-15 30 —Reuter. London, June 12. CIR Douglas Hacking, chairman of the Conservative Party said he saw no reason to suppose that a general election would be delayed further than Autumn this year. It is the general practice in normal times for Parliament to run four years instead—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article116 1939-06-15 30 Rome Seeks Proof Of Goodwill Rome, June 11. \17HILE expressing apprecia- tion of last week’s statement by Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Lord Halifax, Italian newspapers declare that proof of Great Britain’s goodwill was awaited. Signor Gayda in Voce d’ltalia writes, The new words uttered by the British ministers116 words
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47 1939-06-15 30 —Reuter. London, June 11. T'HE first Territorial Army anti-air- craft units called up under th e Reserve and Auxiliary Forces Act manned the guns today. They will serve for a month. Others will be called up in rotation for a similar period.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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476 1939-06-15 30 Reuter. 3,000,000 People Line Route tJ Watch Royal Procession 1 New York, June ill THE King and Queen yesterday visited the Xew vj World’s Fair. More than 100,000 people had alrj passed through the turnstiles by the time Their Mai e ttSReuter. - 476 words
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Article, Illustration277 1939-06-15 30 —Reuter. London, June 6. A POLICE motor cycle escort was provided for the Duchess of Kent when she attended a charity meeting at Westham Speedway Stadium, the escort travelling in front of the Royal car and a police car behind. When the Duchess arrived 50,000spectators rose—Reuter. - 277 words
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Article77 1939-06-15 30 Reute f London. June rm 4 CONFERENCE of committees ed to deal with petitions in g formation of a Popular Front. 1 sir in London, decided after 11 11 0 f Stafford Cripps, leading a p ro nt. the movement for a P°P ulal (>aReutef. - 77 words
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378 1939-06-15 31 hited Services Out Cheaply On Soft Wicket L S.C.C. secured a first innings lead with three tickets in hand against the United Services on the padang Sunday. There was no play on Saturday owing to L The Services’ side was below378 words
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Article129 1939-06-15 31 London, June 6. The Duke of Gloucester declared eil the 36th session of the Interzonal Olympic Committee at Saint aiTles Palace today. He was accomani d by the Duchess of Gloucester. e Duke said that as vice patron or 1 British Olympic Association, he yarded it129 words
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Article80 1939-06-15 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 7. has already met some Siamese players of lawn tennis in previous tournaments. Now the Prime Minister, General Luang Pibul Songgram, who is also Minister of Defence, has given £135 to encourage the youth of the land to take80 words
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365 1939-06-15 31 Walkover Awarded At Kedah Gymkhana Club Meeting (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, June 10. ot races at the Kedah Gymkhana Club meeting at Alor Star today are as follows. In one race—the seventh—there was only the one starter, War Linen, who365 words
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Article290 1939-06-15 31 T HE annual rifle meeting of “B” Company, Ist Battalion, Singapore Volunteer Corps, was held at Bukit Timah range on Sunday. Some good scores were put up. At an At Home in the evening, Mrs. S. E. Travis, wife of Capt. S. E. Travis, officer commanding290 words
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280 1939-06-15 31 Ceylonese Fare Badly In Match With S. R. C. A USEFUL 39 not out by K. Thoy, who also took six wickets tor 23 A runs helped the S.R.C. heat the Ceylon Sports Club in a one day s cricket match played280 words
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Article77 1939-06-15 31 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, June 10. PROBABLY Malacca will give Singapore a walk-over in the Malaya Cup soccer tie due to be played in Singapore on July 8. Malacca is dissatisfied over the distribution of the gate money. There is even talk of Malacca77 words
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Article, Illustration179 1939-06-15 32 Card Of 68 In Island Title Qualifying Rounds O CRAIK. of the Royal Singapore Golf Club, led the qualifiers for the Island golf championship, qualifying rounds for which were held over the Island Club’s course. Craik ran into top form afteer an indifferent179 words
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Article86 1939-06-15 32 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 7. fPHE DRAW for the Iskandar Cup tennis resulted as follows: Zone one: Negri vs Malacca; Singapore, a bye. Zone two: Perak vs. Selangor. Zone three: Kedah vs. Penang; Perils, a bye. Zone four: Trengganu vs. Pahang, Kelantan, a bye.86 words
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59 1939-06-15 32 In the finals of the Irish boys’ athletic championships held at Dublin in May, Donal Linehan of Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare, eldest son of Dr. W. Linehan, M.C.S., was placed In the 100 and 220 yards sprints (Juveniles), and was one of the59 words
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Article401 1939-06-15 32 Players Injured In Home Cricket THERE were several incidents of note during the series of Home cricket fixtures completed on Friday. Mitchell, the Derbvshire leg break I bowler broke a finger of his left hand and Nichols, Essex, broke a toe of his right foot.401 words
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Article32 1939-06-15 32 The Singapore amateur athletic association will hold its fifth champ! uisnip meeting at th» S.C.C. ground cn June 29, 30 and July 1. Entries close on Saturday June 17.32 words
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Article272 1939-06-15 32 —Reuter. New Y’ork, .lune 11. America beat Britain 9—4 in the second of the Westchester Cup polo matches and thus retains the cup. These are the 13th renewal of the contest between England and America for the Westchester Cup. England won the tirst three in the—Reuter. - 272 words
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Article64 1939-06-15 32 —Reuter. The International 0| vmni I m it tee decided to all,,,, f M Winter Olympics (l h 'J partenkirchen, German* of to St. Moritz because the'i'j refused the Committees hJ 1 to organise skiing exhi ™!l The committee decided t, the 1944 Summer Ol yi—Reuter. - 64 words
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183 1939-06-15 32 —Reuter. Philadelphia. June :i l T HE U.S. open golf chamnm J A still is not decided The close iH ture of the event this year is malfl golf history. In a play-off today, held after c! Wood. Densmore Shute and r J—Reuter. - 183 words
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380 1939-06-15 32 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 10. INCLINED to take things fairly easily, Selangor just managed to secure an odd goal in three victory over Penang in their Malaya Cup soccer fixture on the Stadium today. It was generally expected, that as380 words
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Article50 1939-06-15 32 Reuter. Manchester. •> une Sydney Wooderson, holder r world mile record, established a record for the threequarter-mue min. 59.5 sec. The previous best the American, Wayne Rideout. fc min. 0.8 sec. Wooderson is sain. America tomorrow to compete Priceton “Mile of the Centurv as America’s bestReuter. - 50 words
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673 1939-06-15 1 'raser Company’s Review Of Past Week s a weekly report on the share market, issued at the close of usiness on June 13, Fraser and Co. rite: The uneasy atmosphere during the --st week in international affairs has rain had the effect of making markets673 words
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68 1939-06-15 1 THE following agricultural crops were harvested by estates in the Harrisons and Crosfleld group in Java in May:— Rubber Kg. Ankola Estates B. Kidoel Co. 62,700 Djasinga 43,936 Tjikasintoe 26,200 Langcn 23,182 Dcnov/arie 22,300 Tea Hk. Ankola 61,013 Pasir Madang 50,818 Coffee Estates B68 words
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Article42 1939-06-15 1 Amsterdam, June 6. Netherlands indies tin exports in May reached the highest level since December, 1937. They amounted to 2,651 tons, against 1,258 in April, and exceeded quota by 1,350 tons, thus raising accumulated over-export to 1,506 tons.42 words
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Article409 1939-06-15 1 pul LCJH Reuter. Weak Opening But Steadier Close London, June 13 PARLY weakness on the Stock Exchange today was again followed by a rally which imparted a steadier closing tone throughout all sections. Kaffirs, however, were an exception, opening firm and became stronger during the day onpul LCJH Reuter. - 409 words
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44 1939-06-15 1 Snot June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan. -Mar London Date 29'- 29 V H 29*4 29 Vi 8V« JUnC .2 8 28 15 16 29 29 29'/» 4 12 907 28% 28% 29 29 J» I** 28% 28 28% 28% 8 3/1644 words
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Article499 1939-06-15 1 —Reuter. British Wireless New York, June 13. •THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Today's Close Close Changes 30 Industrials 139.13 138.20 off .93 20 Ralls 27.93 27.81 off .12 15 Utilities 23.82 23.92 up .10 40 Bonds 89.71—Reuter.; British Wireless - 499 words
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Article852 1939-06-15 2 Bright Close To Quiet But Steady Period BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Singapore, June 11. MARKETS, on the whole, have had a steady but quiet week and with the exception of short-lived rumours concerning the future oi Danzig which caused some temporary nervousness in London852 words
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131 1939-06-15 2 Hallam Company’s Handy Reference Book LJALLAM AND CO. sharebrokers, Kuala Lumpur, have just issued their fifteenth edition of Dollar Rubber Companies Statistics. The booklet takes the usual form and contains particulars of the capital of all rub-ber-producing companies in Malaya which are incorporated in this131 words
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Article62 1939-06-15 2 —British Wireless. London, June 9. THE total amount applied for m 1 tenders for C 45,000.000 Treasurv Bills was £66,790,000. The maximum amount was allotted in Bills at three months. The average rate per cent, was 14s. 5.23d., compared with 13s. 1.65d. last week.—British Wireless. Jimah Rubber harvested.—British Wireless. - 62 words
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Article100 1939-06-15 2 'THE domestic production, as represented by exports from the F.M.S., U.M.S., and Malacca, of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent tin content, during May totalled 1,499 tons. This included seven tons released under the Bonded Stock scheme. The F.M.S. exported 1,439 tons; Johore 22 tons;100 words
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Article88 1939-06-15 2 5 To 10 Per Cent. Increase Expected <From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 10. METAL DEALERS here anticipate that the International Tin Committee at its meeting in Paris on Wednesday will increase the production and export quota for the third quarter of this year88 words
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Article148 1939-06-15 2 •"pHE following rubber crops ware harvested by the respective estates in May:— Lb. United Patani 168,114 Malakoff Rubber 110,800 Taiping Rubber 79,839 Sungei Batu Rubber 37,400 Windsor Rubber 18,227 Foothills Rubber 22,300 Kuala Muda Rubber 151,829 Val d’Or Rubber 29,213 Gadek Rubber 52,000 Kuala Sidim Rubber 52,157148 words
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Article414 1939-06-15 2 Swan, Culbertson’s Revie Of Past Week CWAN, CULBERTSON AND FRm view the New York market for week ended June 10 as follows Stocks prices have again fluci narrowly and indecisively though net results of the week's trading small gains in all of the major seen414 words
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Article94 1939-06-15 2 DURING the week ending J 1939, exports of canned P“\ e p from Malayan ports amoui 102.466 cases, of which e 84,594 (82 per cent.) cases the United Kingdom 2.025 <2 P e cases to the Continent ni 13.217 (13 per cent.) cases to t and94 words
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946 1939-06-15 3 vidend Increased To 31 2 /3 From 21 2 /3 Per Cent. IGOROUS DEVELOPMENT WORK RAISES ORE RESERVES 5UBSTANTIAL rise in profit for the year to Mar. 31 ast, compared with the preceding year, is disclosed in the )Yt and accounts of Raub946 words
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655 1939-06-15 3 CONSUMPTION OUTLOOK IN AMERICA REGARDED OPTIMISTICALLY JN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon on June 7, Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd., write:— The closing of the London and New York markets on Saturdays for the summer period655 words
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148 1939-06-15 3 T*HE Singapore Chamber of Com- merce Rubber Association held its 1,437 th auction on June 7, when of 979,652 lb. (437.34 tons) catalogued. 942,149 lb. <420.60 tons) were offered and 634,703 lb. <283.34 tons) were sold. London spot B*4d. a pound. New York spot148 words
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Article82 1939-06-15 3 •yHE following tin production statis- tics relating to companies in the Austral Malay group refer to May:— Hours Yardage Plcu*s ore K. Kamunting 674 106,000 283 Thabawleik Tin 618 130,000 Ml Pungah Tin Dredge 1 closed down Dredge 2 640 250,000 1,374 Austral Amalgamated Asam Kumbang 37882 words
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Article57 1939-06-15 3 Amsterdam, May 31 IT is announced from Batavia that an agreement has been negotiated between Java and New York for an increase in the contract freight rate for the conveyance of black pepper to the east coast of the United States to $2O per 1.500 kilogrammes57 words
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315 1939-06-15 4 May Figure Lowest Since Start Of Regulation Scheme POLONY rubber stocks at the end of May at 22,642 tons were the lowest since the start of the Regulation Scheme in July 1934, and compares with 24,298 tons at the end of April and315 words
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Article137 1939-06-15 4 Full Cargoes Of Maize From South Africa *"PHE New York principals of North American Trading Corporation cabled to the Singapore office on Saturday that grain from River Plate to United Kingdom continues fairly active and that charterers are paying 6d. above minimum rates for August loading.137 words
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Article55 1939-06-15 4 "THE dredge of Ulu Klang Tin Ltd. worked for 395 hours in May, treated 69,700 yards of material including 10,600 cubic yards of tailings, and produced 351 piculs of tin-ore. The dredge closed down on May 30 as the quota for the April/June quarter and55 words
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Article26 1939-06-15 4 HPHE dredge of Sione Tin worked for 380 hours in May and treated 68,300 cubic yards of material producing 403 piculs of tin-ore.26 words
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Article89 1939-06-15 4 THE domestic exports of rubber from the Malayan regulated area in May totalled 26,673 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. This compares with a proportionate monthly quota of 26,333 tons and brings the total exports in the five months ended May to 134,498 tons, or89 words
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Article244 1939-06-15 4 Year’s Working Thought Very Satisfactory DROPOSING the adoption of the re- port and accounts for the year ended December last at the annual meeting of Jesselton Ice and Power Co. Ltd., Mr J. A. Elias, the chairman said:— The year’s working shows a profit244 words
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Article28 1939-06-15 4 THE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to May:— Hours Yardage Piculs ore Kuala Lumpur Tin Dredge 1 Closed Dredge 2 074 133,141 43328 words
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333 1939-06-15 4 ULU PANDAN MAKES $l5, 336 FROM SALE OF LAND No Dividend For Shareholders $11,689 Carried Forward A NET profit of $13,967 was earned by Ulu Pandan (Sin pore) Rubber Estates Ltd. in the year ended Aur* last. This compares with $253 earned in the preceding-V Deducting a debit balance of333 words
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Article150 1939-06-15 4 MORE HOPEFUL VIEW OF FUTURE IN a weekly report on the London rubber market dated May 30, Lewis and Peat Ltd. write:— In spite of the break for the Whitsuntide holidays we have had a more active market and values have improved 3/16d. per lb. since our150 words
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Article277 1939-06-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 1. THERE is some comment in the London newspapers on the steady fall in the £1 ordinary shares of the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Co. Ltd., which are now quoted at around 15s., against their 1938 44 high of 25s.277 words
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Article96 1939-06-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent' London. June 12. The following are today’s M quotations for Fixed Trusts:S. British Empire “A” 18 J British Empire “B” 9 British Empire Cumulative 14 British Empire C’prehensive 14 > British General “A” British General “B” 5 9 British General “C” H Gold96 words
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Article53 1939-06-15 4 Amsterdam, J une CHINA tea exports in April. a< to the Netherlands Irclir s on p Growers’ Association, amounted 674,600 kilograms, against 1 rV Apri April last year, and in to 6,727,200 kilograms, against/, 4 U.S. tea imports in July, 193 lin sl ril, 1939, were 64,740,0053 words
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Article1044 1939-06-15 5 laid Ay Fraser And Co., SXHSGt AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, June 14, 10 a.m. Buyers Bellen 3/10% i/3 I!■- Anipat rui f i/7u mu hM- Auvral Amftl. 3^ Au-u-al Malwr 33/3 J3/9 0.08 73 Av 20/3 21/-1-35 1.30 l» Ba u SeUnycy 9/6 10/3 BerjuntaJ .20/- 21/61,044 words
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Article40 1939-06-15 5 *r*HE official price of tin in Singapore 1 Iline 7 was $***** per picul m 1 3rd on June 8 $113.25: on U362 V 2: on June 12: $*****%: on June 13 $113; on June 14 $ll4.40 words
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Article216 1939-06-15 5 Singapore, June 13, noon. Buyers 8ellers Gambler 7.50 Hvmburg Cube 813.25 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok 811.75 y wte $11.25 Bteck 7.50 Copra Mixed >‘ $3.50 Sun T x!)ried $3.85 Sago {Flour I Nfd 1 Lingga $2.42*2 Fair $2.40 Sarawak $2.37*/ 2 $2.37 2 Jelotong Palembang216 words
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Article198 1939-06-15 5 London Exchange Prices On June 5 Ampet (4/) 3/6; Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/C, Ayer Hltam (5/) 1 3/32; Bangrln 1; Gopeug Cons. (5/) 7/3; Hongkong (5/) 19/9; Iorls (5/) 4/9; Ipoh (16/) 19/3; Jelapang 26/, Kampong Lanjut 14/9; Kamuntlng (5/) 9/6; Kepong 9/32; KlllinghaU (5/) 13/6; Kint* (5/) 8/9;198 words
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Article598 1939-06-15 5 London Exchange Prices On June 5 Allagar (2/j /9; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/64; Amal. Bruas (2/) 1/44; Amal. Bruaa Pt. (2/) 1/10V»; Anglo-Malay 8/S; Ayer Kunlng 21/6; Badenoch 17/; Bagan Serai 15/; Bahru (8el.) (2/) 1/6; Banteng 13/9; Batang (2/) /5V«; Batu Caves 12/6; Batu Tlga 20/2; Bekoh598 words
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Article42 1939-06-15 5 London, June 13. •TTHE death occurred In London today of Mr. A. H. B. O. (Harry) Symington. a partner In the rubber broking firm of Symington and Wilson, one of the largest rubber broking firms in London—Reuter.42 words
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73 1939-06-15 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, June 13, 5 p.m. Books rotal for Company ™dend CW~ Ss .£S s .i Ssa ssa Renong Consold. M int No 26 Ju e June 21 June 19 3% Sth. Malaya Tin 2%% int. less tax June i RUBBER Broaa 2'.4% June 1»73 words
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