The Straits Budget, 22 June 1939
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Title Section26 1939-06-22 1 The Straits Budget E we w. straits times kSlABLISHED NEARL* a CENTURY/ M \2\7k SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, JUNE 22. 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d26 words
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Article, Illustration1102 1939-06-22 1 Singapore, Wednesday. IBtii Tientsin tension mounting H v.orkl attention is focussed on the |B'national Defence Conference tn at Singapore tomorrow. Hi i aspects of Anglo-French co|Br at ion in the event of war in the IB Hast will be surveyed by 60 British H French experts– Straits Times picture.; —Straits Times picture. - 1,102 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1199 1939-06-22 2 be money very well spent.—Straits Times. June 15. In view of the judgment of Mr. Justice Manning in the case brought by the Malacca Mercantile Thrift and Loan Society against the Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, some revision of the methods whereby the activities of the smallerbe money very well spent.—Straits Times. June 15. - 1,199 words
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Article956 1939-06-22 2 Straits Times, June 16. The spread and increase of prostitution in Singapore is not a pleasant subject for this column, but it is not a pleasant sight in Stamford Road either. Several letters published in our correspondence columns have called attention to the recent extension of thisStraits Times, June 16. - 956 words
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Article800 1939-06-22 3 of receivers. —Straits Times. June 17. According to the American magazine Fortune, television is about to become a commercial reality in the United States after years of research. About 1 13.000,000 has already been sunk in it, and a dozen manufacturers are excepted to be marketing receivers before theof receivers.—Straits Times. June 17. - 800 words
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Article311 1939-06-22 3 sidcrs this to be necessary.—Straits Times, June 17. Some general observations on the holding ot court hearings in camera, in a cosmopolitan country such as Malaya, are prompted by the letter published in this issue. This letter refers to a maintenance case at Klang in which thesidcrs this to be necessary.—Straits Times, June 17. - 311 words
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Article821 1939-06-22 3 Straits Times, June 19. Further evidence of the urgent need for strict supervision of replanting work if a serious increase in the prevalence of malaria is to be avoided is contained in the Annual Report on the Social and Economic Progress of the People of Selangor forStraits Times, June 19. - 821 words
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Article324 1939-06-22 4 —Straits Times, June 19. The difficulties which even planters have in understanding the working of the Rubber Regulation Scheme in this country are revealed in a letter which is published in our correspondence columns today. This correspondent advocates more drastic action on the part of those in—Straits Times, June 19. - 324 words
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Article1002 1939-06-22 4 Straits Times, June 20 Nearly a week has elapsed since the Japanese blockade of the British Concession at Tientsin began. In the meantime, British ships have been held up, British subjects have been submitted to appalling indignities, Tokio has announced its determination to dictate British policy inStraits Times, June 20 - 1,002 words
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Article253 1939-06-22 4 —Straits Times. June 21 Our post-bag was very heavy yest(!| day. Thousands of up-country reader -well, perhaps, not quite thousandssent us copies of a circular which ha been issued in connection with th placing of contracts with a non-Britis‘ Arm for rice mills and godowns Thi circular—Straits Times. June 21 - 253 words
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Article98 1939-06-22 4 (From Our Own Correspondent' London. June 8. MALAYA has given £22.250.000 towards Empire defence during the last 20 years. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald. Secretary of State for the Colonies, announced in the House of Commons tonight, in reply to Mr. Annesley Somerville (Cons,. Windsor), that free gifts98 words
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Article101 1939-06-22 4 MR. MRS. GRACIE LEAVE SEGA MAT (From Our Own Correspondents Segamat, June 20. GOVERNMENT officials and other were at the Segamat railway s tion today to bid farewell to Mr Mrs. Oracle on their transfer to pore. Among them were Mr. K Dohoo, Mr Grade’s successor, nnd T. Q. Gafflkin,101 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article280 1939-06-22 5 SEVERAL weeks ago I mentioned tne famous sonnet “Alma minha genti j by the Portuguese poet, Camoens, which is believed to have been inspired by a Chinese girl, and I asked whether anyone could supply an Bn* ]jcb translation. Now I have not one but three280 words
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Article380 1939-06-22 5 yHE way in which rivers run parallel with the sea puzzles everyone who travels along the East Coast. Coming down-river in a prahu one follows an orthodox course until one suddenly comes bang up against a high sandbank. with the sea on the other side. At that380 words
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Article74 1939-06-22 5 JN a letter sent to the Straits Times for publication the writer speaks of the poor hawkers who earn their earnest oof. I was delighted to meet the word oof again, for 1 thought it had gone completely out oi circulation. I was familiar with it when my74 words
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Article312 1939-06-22 5 J7ROM all one hears, Mr. Tongue’s cohorts acquitted themselves well in the central part of Singapore on Tuesday night, but personal observation enables me to say that if the Japanese bombers had come over on that particular night the A.R.P. organisation would have been found sadly wanting312 words
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Article249 1939-06-22 5 MEANWHILE a brother-warden and I reached Dunearn Road and headed in the general direction of the Ulu not quite knowing why we were doing so but feeling that we must at least beat the bounds of our extensive territory, as defined on the A.R.P. map. On249 words
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Article183 1939-06-22 5 JF the reader is interested in more serious observations of the black out, as seen in the suburbs. I may add tha» we did not meet a single ar on the roads and the whole of the route followed by my colleague and myself was in total darkness.183 words
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Article268 1939-06-22 5 MANY a Stralts-born parent, looking back at his own school days, will feel envious as well as pleased when his son brings home from school a new book called “The Story of Malaya,” which has been published this month. I don’t know how much Malayan history was268 words
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Article281 1939-06-22 5 pUNCTURES of car tyres are very rare in Malaya nowadays, thanks to the construction of asphalt roads and the disappearance of the horse, which had a nasty habit of shedding nails from his shoes. (Motoring in Texas, on what is known as a dirt road,’ I have had281 words
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Article, Illustration107 1939-06-22 5 rFHE latest addition to my collection of quaint addresses on letters delivered in Malaya is a letter received by myself This must have a tryon, inspired L/ various notes in this column. Anyway, aoout a ago an ex-Malayan living on Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, in107 words
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Article208 1939-06-22 6 OEOPLE who shudder at leeches In *the Jungle ought to be thankful that they did not come to the Straits in the first half of the nineteenth century, when these loathsome creatures were regularly used in the treatment of malaria. A typical malaria case of that period is208 words
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Article198 1939-06-22 6 QNE thing which I never knew until I dipped into the historical chapter of Dr. Field’s monograph Is that cinchona bark (the extract known as quinine was not then known) went completely out of fashion in the East for many years. Ague, as malaria was then called, was198 words
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Article206 1939-06-22 6 IT Is sometimes disheartening to be a columnist. Last Monday the greater part of this column was tilled with an account of the huge flocks of birds seen flying over the Padang at certain times of the year, and 1 explained in great detail that these birds were206 words
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Article84 1939-06-22 6 DY way of a little light relief, here is an extract from a review’ of a new travel book in Time:— Travellers tale: in a Tonkinese sweat-shop swollen-eyed children were making reai French lace.” On the wall hung a picture of Rockefeller Center (New York.) Much puzzled84 words
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Article209 1939-06-22 6 ANYONE who browses in the “Dictionary of Malayan Medicine.” a new work which has been mentioned already in this column, will come across passages which would be more appropriate to the Middle Ages than to a state of society which existed less than forty years ago. For example,209 words
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Article222 1939-06-22 6 PVEN as these things have passed away (or so we hope), so It Is difficult to believe that the notes on ghost? in this dictionary are entirely true of the younger Malays today, at least those who are passing out of elementary schools, reading daily newspapers in their222 words
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Article186 1939-06-22 6 Vanishing “Latah T'HE notes in this dictionary on latah, that curious form of mental disturbance found only among tne Malaysian races, are likely to be read with much curiosity a century nence. for by that time latah will probably have vanished from the Peninsula It is remarked in these notes186 words
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Article128 1939-06-22 6 *J*URNING now to a pleasanter aspect of this dictionary, I would like tc point out that if anyone wants to know the Malay names for the common plants and flowers of the countryside, jungle and seashore, here they are—hundreds of them. Two which I think are especially pleasing128 words
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Article231 1939-06-22 6 IN the ordinary way there is no reason why readers of this column should be interested in the news that a completely new species of bird has been found in the Acheen country of Sumatra, but in this case I think readers from Great Britain will be interested,231 words
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Article245 1939-06-22 6 J ALWAYS supposed that if the Mali* did not like dogs as pets, they mafl# up for that by oeing fond of lha kinky-tailed cats But now i kno that poor pussy has a bad time i n t h* kampong. at least cn certain occasion! The following245 words
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Article301 1939-06-22 6 THERE is only one species of wild cattle in the Malay Peninsula, the seladang. but in Siam it seems that there are two. the banting as well as the seladang. The main differences are apparently in the horns and colouring. The banting is found as far south as301 words
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Article255 1939-06-22 7 R n A. Worley, the SolicitorM General, S.S., and Mrs. Worley le ft for leave in England by the P. and o liner Ranchi. p r s L. Oehlers. assistant Port He lt n Officer, Singapore, left for Penang last week on transfer. Mr Justice a’Beckett Terrell,255 words
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Article82 1939-06-22 7 DASSENGERS for Malaya in President Polk which arrived from Manila were For Singapore. Mr. R. Anderson, Mrs. J. Anderson. Mr. E Johnson, Mi P Paddock. Mr. W. Straeter, Mrs W. Straeter. Miss E. Whitney. For Penang: Mr. E. Cort, Mrs. E. Court. For Bombay: Mr.82 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article70 1939-06-22 7 TICKER—On June 6, at Bedford, England, to Ursula, wife of H. F. Tucker, Niyor Kluang, a son. fcCHARENGUIVEL.— At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Beverley, wife of E. G \fSte? ulve a daughter, June 20, 1939. MIDDLEBROOK—On June 17, 1939 at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, to Violet, wife Middlebrook,70 words
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Article95 1939-06-22 7 ™AM— The ennagement is announc"een Mr Chan Seng Teck, son oi rh ar 7 Teo Geok Khoo and the ate Mr R.i o 0l and nephew of Mr Chan \fiJV’ Sw J F-. C.H.. of Malacca, and Mr Tham Choo Neo, daughter of sigaSSre. Tham Heo Yoon El m^95 words
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Article44 1939-06-22 7 r IHAMKIAUE c!r!^°rh7 V/ ITTAKER At st An 1919 Kuala Lumour on June 17. M r i at T- es Wallace second son of tne rate SvdrntT nvn J Cameron of to J c cnlv da ughter of Mr. 6c Mrs of Petaltng.44 words
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Article351 1939-06-22 7 ’THE toliowing passengers for Europe have left by the Ranchi Mr T SS E P c G o A o S 11 Dr R E Anderson, Mr j E j C w' Bal e Mr. A. E. G. Best, Mrs' i ri rown Mr. s.351 words
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140 1939-06-22 7 The following passengers rrom Malaya for Europe left in Boringia Mrs. H. J. Armstrong, Miss Armstong, Master Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. G. H G. Harloff. Miss Harlotf, Master Harlolf. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lang. Miss M. A. Peerebom Voller. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Asbrook.140 words
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343 1939-06-22 7 CHOULD the dates and numbers in a promissory note be written in English numerals? Raised in a suit between It. M. N. Sathappa Chettiar and Song Chwee Oon, this question was answered in a iudgment by Mr. Justice Manning in the Singapore High Court.343 words
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Article188 1939-06-22 7 Over 44 Gallons For Each Person HIGH STANDARD OF PURITY (from Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 17. E V person in Kuala Lumpur consumed 44.9 gallons of water daily last year. This information is disclosed in the annual report of the Board, which adds188 words
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105 1939-06-22 7 From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 19. Lumpur has now got an approved town plan. The draft of the plan, states the annual report, was gazetted at the end of 1937 and was open to inspection by the public. The Sanitary Board has105 words
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Article379 1939-06-22 7 Leaders— A Ha’porth of Tar a A Civic Eyesore 2 Television 3 Replanting And Malaya 3 Must We Scuttle 4 Conscription of Wealth 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 26—30 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Broker Fined $1,000 On Betting379 words
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Article50 1939-06-22 7 MAJOR-GENERAL Sir Edward Chaytor, whose death was reported in London on Saturday, had associations with Malaya. His only son, Capt. E. J. C. Chaytor, Royal Artillery, was married in London in November last year to the only daughter of Mr. C. A. Vlieland, M.C.S. and Mrs. VlielJhd.50 words
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Obituary61 1939-06-22 7 Mr \r\xrv T, DEATHS Sat Jun K i l 7°° N aRed 61 at 8 45 a m ;1 Mrs. Ki5g;iJM9. Mrs. kS 17t 1939 N(> 0 nn a L<^ C>N (nee Madam Kheng Huat, 59 at thM Unda y June 18 at 3.15 a.m. aged Road nfr i x^61 words
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455 1939-06-22 8 UNIFIED ROAD TRANSPORT POLICY FOR PENINSULA Mr. S. W. Nelson On Progress To Be Made In Malaya COMMON REGISTRATION SYSTEM IS IN SIGHT, HE SAYS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 17. DEFORE he left Kuala Lumpur on his return to England, Mr. Stanley W. Nelson, chairman of the455 words
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Article45 1939-06-22 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, (By Air Mail). A NE W expedition to Dutch New Guinea will begin shortly. The commander of the Naval Air Service has placed two Fokker seaplanes at the disposal of the leader of the expedition.45 words
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162 1939-06-22 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 17, T a meeting of the Penang Rural Board, a sum of $40,000 was earmarked as a first instalment on the Balik Pulau water supply scheme as expenditure during 1940 The chairman, Mr. A. J. Harvey, informed the162 words
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330 1939-06-22 8 “BIRA TO INVITE EUROPE’S BEST DRIVERS TO SIAM (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 6. gANGKOK is to be the scene of the first road motor-race staged in Asia. Prince Birabongse and his cousin Prince Chula plan to invite 12 of the best drivers in Europe to compete in a330 words
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Article165 1939-06-22 8 Mine Engineer In Hospital (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, June 19. 'J'WO Europeans were involved in motor accidents early yesterday morning. One received severe head injuries and has not fully recovered consciousness after 24 hours. He is J S. Gerrie. Chief Engineer. Hong Kong Tin.165 words
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Article157 1939-06-22 8 (From Our London Staff) London. June rIE following Malayan appointments and promotions, most of which are already known in Malaya, were announced by the Colonial Office today: Mr. J.N. Oliphant. C.M.Q. M.8.E., Director of the Imperial Forestry Institute. Ox'ord (formerly Department Director of Forestry, Malaya) to be157 words
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Article71 1939-06-22 8 May Be Produced In Indies (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, (By Air Mail). r |’HE production in the Netherlands Indies of basic chemicals which are indispensable to the Army in wartime is being considered. Professor Van Iterson trotr. Holland is at present in the Netherlands Indies going71 words
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Article135 1939-06-22 8 ITEMS In the Government Gazette 1 Included Mr. P. H. Burgess to be secretary to tlie Board of Licensing Justices Penang. Mr. D. Gray, M.C.S., to act as Assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore Haji Badruddin bin Haji Papang to be a member of the Board of Visitors135 words
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Article357 1939-06-22 8 Thursday, June 8. AT 7.40 a.m. His Excellency took the salute at the King’s Birthday parade held at Farrer Park. In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Thomas gave a garden party at Government House in honour of His Majesty’s Birthday. Sunday, June 11. Mr. G. Wiseman arrived357 words
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950 1939-06-22 9 >olice Officer Tells Of Finding Marked Money During Raid 17-YEAR-OLD youth bound over FOR SIX MONTHS fHOO KAY HI AN, a 53-year-old Hokkien sharebroker, described as being a well-known man in the Hokkien ommumty, was fined $1,000 when he pleaded guilty. the Singapore950 words
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Article80 1939-06-22 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, June 16. CO UR TIGERS were shot at lekai, 22 miles from Alor Star, this morning and brought to the capital for sale. The tigers were three-year-olds and measured five feet from head to tail. The animals had visited the village80 words
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Article, Illustration140 1939-06-22 9 Mr. Gregory-Jones Appointed MR. Gregory-Jones, of Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd., has been appointed a member of the Executive Council, in succession to Sir John Bagnall, who resigned when he went on leave recently. An official announcement will be made shortly, it is understood. Born in 1887, Mr.140 words
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147 1939-06-22 9 From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 15. THE National Museum here has within the past week added to its collection of relics of ancient times in Siam Some of these relics were discovered as a result of excavations carried out this year at Nakon147 words
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78 1939-06-22 9 From Our Own Correspondent > Batavia. •By Air Mail*. SEVERAL anonymous donors have established a fund to be known as the Rumphius Fellowship. Each year a young scientist from Australia, South Africa Malaya or India will be enabled by this fund to do research work78 words
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Article148 1939-06-22 9 Lorry Crash At Plenthong (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 16. James Parker, of the Royal Engineers, Changi, was killed when the motorlorry he was driving crashed this afternoon at Plenthong. He was a married man, aged 23. He was returning with the lorry148 words
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Article132 1939-06-22 9 f ANCE-CORPORAL James Parker, a;jed 23. of the Royal Engineers. Changi. who was killed in Johore on Friday, when the motor lorry he was driving overturned into a ditch, was burled at Bidadari Cemetery, Singapore on Saturday. The G.0.C., Malaya, Major-General W132 words
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Article190 1939-06-22 9 Outlook Promising’, Says Adviser “AT LAST the outlook for padi cultivation In Johore Is promising,” says the General Adviser, Johore, Mr. W. E. Pepys, in his 1938 report. “Mr A. G. Robinson, head of the Drainage and Irrigation Department, S.S. and F.M.S, visited Johore by invitation190 words
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Article32 1939-06-22 9 THE High Commissioner nas appointed Mr. Archibald Arbuthnott to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council during the absence on leave of Mr. E D. Shearn, from June 1.32 words
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Correspondence
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708 1939-06-22 10 Gulf Between The I.M.R. And Malayan Planters To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Your leader headed “The Malayan Planter and the 1.M.R.” interested me greatly. At its meeting last month I was at last successful in persuading the chairman and members of ih*»708 words
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Article325 1939-06-22 10 The First Tamils In Singapore To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—I have read with interest th<suggestions put forward by your cor respondents to explain the origin of the name of this island. I admit that the j name might have originated from the! pure Dravidian Tamil word,325 words
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Article769 1939-06-22 10 Buying From Germany In The Malay States To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—As a contribution to, and an attempted Justification of, the Chamberlain policy of appeasement, the letter from the Rev. Hamilton Aiken, of Ipoh, dated June 2, will have been read769 words
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Article364 1939-06-22 10 Malayan Clergy Criticised To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Referring to the letters of “Sometime Merchant” and the Rev. Hamilton Aiken, and to the recent address given in London by the Rev Colin King of Malacca (as reported in your columns), I find it most364 words
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Article, Illustration677 1939-06-22 11 SELSON REPORT CRITICISED To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—In your leading article, “The F.M.S. Buses,” have you not taxen more o! an academic than a practical view of the annual report of the F.M.S Transport Board, written by Mr. Nelson? Has it677 words
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Article113 1939-06-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—It is extraordinary that in a country like Malaya, even a mere maintenance case car. be heard in camera. I refer to the Klang case in which a European woman is claiming maintenance allowance from her husband. Before the case113 words
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Article395 1939-06-22 11 The Cathay Design Defended To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—I am partly in agreement with your correspondent, W.O.H. in his criticism of the new Supreme Court building, but I think in his argument about the Cathay Cinema he is evading the truth. The truth appears395 words
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Article193 1939-06-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Now that it has been decided that the Registrar of Co-operative Societies is under no obligation to a society and that the audit he performs is only for his own information, the question arises whether or not societies193 words
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Article458 1939-06-22 11 Patriotism Versus Profits To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—While I agree in the main with the views expressed by ‘*8ometime Merchant” in his timely reply to your reverend correspondent on the question of buying from Germany by the Perak Government and by Govern-ment-controlled and458 words
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Article99 1939-06-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—After all that has been written about over-export of the rubber quota, it seems that there is something radically wrong and that this still goes on. According to export figures in your paper, we are still over-exporting even with a domestic rut99 words
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295 1939-06-22 12 Officer Saves House “Boy” T° SHOW his Chinese house boy M what flying was like. Flight-Lieut. W. D. Guyler took off in a flying club plane from Singapore Airport at six o’clock on Sunday afternoon, with the boy as passenger. Five minutes later, the R295 words
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Article81 1939-06-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, June 12. T"HE death of Mr. V. Arumugam, re- tired station superintendent, F.MJS. Railways, took place yesterday at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. K. Ponniah, in Perak Road, Penang. Deceased had been ill for some time. He was 68 years81 words
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236 1939-06-22 12 THERE was a good response to the garden party last week held in aid of the Child Welfare Society at Bishopsbourne, where stalls and side-shows were well patronised, $BOO was raised. The proceedings were opened by Lady Thomas, who was presented236 words
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448 1939-06-22 12 “CROM time to time the Malays receive gentle pushes A along the road of local government and in turn penghulus’ conferences, mukim councils, and district economic boards have come into being,” writes Mr. S. W. Jones, British Resident, Selangor, in his annual report on the448 words
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Article122 1939-06-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, June 15. A GRANDDAUGHTER and a grandson of the Sultan of Kedah were married on Wednesday night when the akhad nikah ceremony of Tungku Rijaludin to Tungku Rabeah was solemnized by the Chief Kathi, Tuan Haji Ismail, at the122 words
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161 1939-06-22 12 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, j une i, A SURGEON on the staff 0 t A General Hospital, Sine an S 1924 Mr. Arthur Dickson vv'n« has become one of Britain’s Imh specialists before reaching th» of 40. 8 lne at He practises now161 words
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Article105 1939-06-22 12 VOLUNTEERS MENTIONED in the v Government Gazette include the following Mr. E. J. H. Hewitt granted a commission as Acting Sub-Lieut., S S.NV.R. Mr. A. G. Baker granted a commission as Acting Sub-Lieut., SS.R.N.V.R. Mr. R. Cox granted a commission as Acting Sub-Lieut., S.S.R.N.VR. Mr. J. D.105 words
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Article173 1939-06-22 12 OT. ANDREW’S schoolboys formed a guard of honour at the wedding of one of their teachers at the St. Andrew’s School hall on Sunday. The teacher was Mr. Koh Eng Kwang, son of Mr. and Mrs. Koh Ngo Aum. of Teoann. Kwantung, China, who was married173 words
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Article103 1939-06-22 12 (From Our Own Correspondent London, June 7 JV/IRS Bob Gregory, wife of the ai in wrestler and daughter of J Rajah of Sarawak, arrived at rr mouth today in the liner Manhattan, “I have finished with film wor.. she said. “When I go back to103 words
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631 1939-06-22 13 Danger Of Rayat Losing Ancestral Lands URGES RICE AREAS SHOULD BE KEPT FOR MALAYS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 15. TWO fears regarding the future of the Malays were ex1 pressed by Raja Haji Othman at a meeting today of the Selangor631 words
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277 1939-06-22 13 l l’om Our Own Correspondent Malacca, June 16. JJKILLIANT flashes of lightning occurred during the seven-hour 'lack-out held last night and this morning throughout the municipal ;i, oa and the mukim of Pringgit. 1 j lO hill outside the town where Government officers277 words
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Article, Illustration113 1939-06-22 13 $2,000,000 Plan Decision WORK TO BEGIN SHORTLY (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 15. JT has been decided to erect K barracks for the Johore Military Forces at Majedie, 3rd. mile, Kota Tinggi Road. Plans are under preparation and work is expected to start shortly. It113 words
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Article95 1939-06-22 13 •From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 16. THE wedding took place today of Mr. A. H. David, of the Statistics Department, Singapore, son of Mr. and Mrs Allis, of Matara, Ceylon, to Hilda, sixth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O de Alwis, of Kuala Lumpur.95 words
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63 1939-06-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 13. MR. S. Ponnampalam, a well-known member of the Negri Sembilan Ceylon Tamil community, has been the guest of honour at several functions held prior to his departure on leave to Ceylon. His friends entertained him to a63 words
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111 1939-06-22 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 14. IN outlining plans for the introduction of a ban on horn sounding in the town of Kuala Lumpur, the Chief Police Officer. Mr. J. P. Penne-father-Evans. speaking at the Sanitary Board meeting this morning, -aid111 words
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260 1939-06-22 13 BUCKERIDGE—FEEHALLY |bJR. Bernard Charles Jackson Buckeridge, of the Singapore FMre Brigade. was married to Miss Lucy Nora Feehally, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs W J. Feehally of Devon, at St Andrew s Cathedral on June 15. The bridegroom is the son of260 words
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129 1939-06-22 13 CAPT. W. J. HOLOHAN MRS. H. L. ARMATI AT the Singapore Presbyterian Church on June 15. Capt. W. J. Holohan, Quartermaster of the 2nd Battalion, the Loyal Regiment, and Mrs. Hilda Louise Armati. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pollard, of Sydney, Australia were married by the Rev. A. A MacPherson129 words
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1033 1939-06-22 14 Eye-Witness Account Of Mishap At Take-Off PILOT STILL IN HOSPITAL: HEARING ADJOURNED EYE-WITNESS accounts of the crash of the Royal Air kForce Short Sunderland flying-boat into Johore Strait on the morning of June 5 were given by two airmen at the opening by the1,033 words
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154 1939-06-22 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 14. DRUNING the 1940 estimates by five per cent, in compliance with instructions from the High Commissioner is not too easy a task for the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board. At today’s meeting, Mr. W. N. Gourlay,154 words
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Article166 1939-06-22 14 Johore Jewel Dealer Fined (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 14. AS a sequel to a stabbing incident at the Hua Moy Restaurant, Jalan Trus, on Apr. 15, Sheikh Shir, an Arab jewellery dealer, was convicted by Mr. M. Ismail, acting Second Magistrate, today, on three166 words
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Article70 1939-06-22 14 'From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur. June *4. THE Central Omnibus Company, whose financial affairs were lengthily discussed at a sitting of the F.M.S. Transport Board last Friday, has been granted a licence to operate a bus service between Kuala Lumpur and Batang Berjuntai. It70 words
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Article, Illustration229 1939-06-22 14 Mr. B. Lowick Nominated HON. SECRETARY OF S. S. (S) A. M R. BALDWYN lowick. ho secretary of the Straits Sett!, moots (Singapore) Association t likely to be the next MunK-ipa] Commissioner. 1 He has been nominated as th representative of the S.S (S a e succession229 words
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Article159 1939-06-22 14 $3,000 Breach Of Trust Alleged In K.L. <From Our Own Correspondent' Kuala Lumpur. June 15. GUS DAVIES, a European, for some time manager of the Pavilion Theatre. Kuala Lumpur, appeared today before Mr. R. C. Redman. First Magistrate, on a charge of criminal breach of trust. The159 words
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Article68 1939-06-22 14 A MARINE Engineer, John De Pas* who pleaded guilty to three tra he charges, was fined a total of S 4 the Singapore Traffic District 1,1 On the first charge of drivim car without being covered by a party insurance policy he was $35. On the second charge68 words
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702 1939-06-22 15 A.R.P. Wardens Cope With Bomb Damage Reports HOW AUTHORITIES TESTED THE EMERGENCY SERVICES I AST week’s big civilian passive defence exercise in SingaL pore demonstrated the necessity for extreme care in making and receiving reports of “bomb hits.” There was one instance in which a demolition702 words
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Article64 1939-06-22 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 14. AN electric hooter installed near the causeway customs office announced the commencement of the black-out at 10.30 p.m. last night. Cars coming from Singapore were not allowed to enter Johore till the black-out period was over. Almost sill the64 words
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Article129 1939-06-22 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, June 15. TWO Chinese, Teh Yap and Gan Liat 1 Neo. were charged before Mr. J. G. Rappaport in the Police Court yesterday at the instance of the Controller Rubber, with planting rubber trees on their land without the requisite per129 words
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Article, Illustration281 1939-06-22 15 Lessons Of Black-out THE lessons from last week’s civilian defence practice 1 were stated by Mr. Edwin Tongue, Colony A.R.P. Director, after time records had been computed. “The actual black-out was very elective throughout Singapore,” said Mr. Tongue. “This is confirmed on all—Straits Times picture. - 281 words
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Article147 1939-06-22 15 Largest Ever Held In Malaya Singapore, June 14. troops of the Anti-Air-craft Brigade of the Singapore garrison manned fixed and semiinobile anti-aircraft defences under wartime conditions for 38 hours continuously, hostile” aircraft attempted to bomb Singapore town, the Naval Base and other vital points of147 words
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115 1939-06-22 15 From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, June 14 A CHINESE rubber planter came up before the Segamat Magistrate. Inche Rauf bin Mohamed Sa’at, today on a charge of planting over 100 new trees on his estate contrary to a permit granted him by the authorities.115 words
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Article57 1939-06-22 15 Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 15. C. R Morrish, at present serving In Selangor, will succeed Mr. H. B. Langworthy, Johore Commissioner of Police, when the latter leaves for Home on furlough at the end of next month. Mr Morrish has acted as Director, Criminal57 words
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Article57 1939-06-22 15 •X*HE total expenditure on the new Singapore Supreme Court up to the end of February was $73,561. Provision of an amount of $95,535 was authorized at last week’s meeting of the Legislative Council. This amount is required to meet probable payments to contractors up to the completion57 words
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1265 1939-06-22 16 Judge Dismisses Malacca Petition Against Government COMMENTS ON THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND AUDITORS (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, June L‘>. THE petition of the Malacca Mercantile Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., seeking relief from Government for loss sustained through the alleged negligence of1,265 words
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Article120 1939-06-22 16 Accommodating 200 Attendants JOHORE BUILDING TO START SOON (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, June 14. T*HE Johore Government is to spend about $450,000 this year on the construction of quarters for hospital employees. Tenders have been closed and work will commence shortly. This undertaking forms120 words
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Article177 1939-06-22 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Muar, June 13. A FTER a protracted hearing, the case in which Kwok Koh Piak. a motor bus driver, was charged before Inche Haron bin Ahmad with having stopped his bus at an unauthorised stopping place, striking Police Constable Tara Singh and177 words
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Article499 1939-06-22 16 Mr. S.W. Nelson Bus Operators (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, June r> THE ability of Asiatics to overboard traditions ot centu ries and acquire an efficient work ing knowledge of modern transport* conditions, was commented upon v the retiring chairman of the FMs Transport Board,499 words
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Article, Illustration434 1939-06-22 17 JflOl'E Brian Cox Joan and J >hn Chester give saute variations during The Prince and the Enchanter." ch Idren's play at the Child Welfare Garda. Party at Bishopsbcurnc. Below: Courtiers of the Kingdom of Billonia. Ann Cauncc and Christopher Council. i COVE j/om ts much us434 words
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2201 1939-06-22 21 F.O.B. Figure On Exportable Allowance Or Actual Crop A STANDARDISED SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPLOYED By Our Planting Correspondent WOULD particularly draw I ntention to the fact that cost of production is based the exportable crop and as is sometimes done upon he actual crop2,201 words
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786 1939-06-22 22 Sub-Commiltee Appointed 1 o Investigate Time T aken BEGINS WORK NEXT MONTH: RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE MADE P[) investigate the time taken by the Singapore Rural Board in the performance of its duties, particularly with regard to the issue of permits and approval ot786 words
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Article76 1939-06-22 22 A DVICE on what to do with pigs found in prohibited rural areas is being sought by the Singapore Rural Board. Legal opinion is to be obtained, the Board decided at a meeting yesterday, as to whether the Board had authority to destroy or confiscate76 words
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203 1939-06-22 22 QNE reason for the length of time v taken in dealing with the issue of building permits and approval of plans was the deficiency of staff, stated Mr. W. S. Ebden, chairman of the Singapore Rural Board, at a Board meeting last week.203 words
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302 1939-06-22 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 15. POUND guilty on a charge of in- suiting a European woman, Mrs. Carey Foster, a Ceylon Tamil, N. V. S. Moorthy, was fined $50 today by the First Magistrate. Mr. R. C. Redman. One month’s rigorous302 words
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Article35 1939-06-22 22 petrol pumps must be erected off the main road wherever possible. the Singapore Rural Board decided at its meeting This system allowed cars to line up in private drives and avoided obstruction.35 words
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598 1939-06-22 22 WHILE there is no legal obligation to appoint members of particular nationalities on the Rural Board, it has bet found to be convenient to mix the nationalities,” said Mr S. Ebden, chairman of the Singapore Rural Board, in a let ter, which was598 words
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Article39 1939-06-22 22 (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban. June V A DANCE competition was ld cently at the Negri SmibiU" Dance Hall and the winners Mr. P. S. Scully and Miss I Runners-up: Mr. Goh Ah K Miss Elsie Yap.39 words
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Article, Illustration838 1939-06-22 23 Commandant On Lessons Learned During September Crisis special beach defence training OF S.V.C. TO BE CONTINUED IT is believed that in all Settlements, the year has been one 1 of steady progress, with the result that all units are more lilted to838 words
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560 1939-06-22 23 TWELVE new bills were introduced into the Straits Settlements Legislative Council at its meeting last week. They were The Aliens (Amendment) Bill, which is designed to provide for the offence of possessing or using a forged or fraudulently altered landing permit. certificate of admission560 words
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Article158 1939-06-22 23 Council Passes New Rules NEW Chandu Rules which tighten up the registration and rationing of chandu smokers were approved by the Legislative Council. One clause In the new rules makes It more difficult for a smoker who has not purchased chandu for a month to have his158 words
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696 1939-06-22 24 Deputy Agent On How To Tell World About Peninsula PHOTOGRAPHS ALWAYS IN DEMAND: REGULAR SUPPLY SOUGHT /GREATER use of documentary motion pictures as a means U of showing Malaya to the world is advocated by Mr. E. Jago, Deputy Malayan Agent in696 words
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Article69 1939-06-22 24 <From Our Own Correspondent* Penang. June 12. THE wedding took place at the Penang Buddhist Association, yesterday. between Mr. Choong Eng Chuan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Choong Chwee Choo. and Miss Lim Chooi Ngoh. eldest daughter of the late Mr. Lim Swee Teik and Mrs. Lim.69 words
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436 1939-06-22 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 13. ESTABLISHMENT of a college in Negri Sembilan for Malay girls was suggested by Tuan Sheikh Ahmad at today’s meeting of the Lower Chamber of the Negri Sembilan State Council. It is well-known that Malay parents have436 words
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630 1939-06-22 24 Stocks Held At Singapore A n Other Strategic Ports (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 4 U/HAT would happen to the seaborne trade of if there were a war involving the British Kmpir*i That Singapore would suffer is obvious, for Wo630 words
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141 1939-06-22 24 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur, ne U WHEN replying at the Sanitary Boa meeting this morning to a tion for the registration of die the Chief Police Officer. Mr Pennefather-Evans. formerly j pore, made a criticism of the Sine system, which he said was141 words
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273 1939-06-22 25 Councillor On Growing Unemployment (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 15 \/ISl ALISING the probability of an increase in the number of Malay unemployed due to little tapping- being done bv smallholders, Raja Haji Abdullah, speaking at a meetinu of the Selangor State273 words
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Article233 1939-06-22 25 Statement At Kinta Sanitarv Board v (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 15. £APTAIN H. J. COCKMAN, chairman of the Kinta Sanitary Board, made a statement at the monthly meeting today on the incidence of typhoid. He said: “Since January this year a greater number of233 words
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Article168 1939-06-22 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 13. F. B. O’Malley, unofficial member of the Selangor State Council, told the Council that the coastal roads of Selangor were no honour to the State. He suggested that the cost of converting water-bound surfaces to asphalt be168 words
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211 1939-06-22 25 Move To Encourage Government Office Workers To Read (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 14. JjLSrLAYING practical interest in efforts to encourage Government subordinates to read more the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, has offered a medal, known as the211 words
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Article209 1939-06-22 25 ‘From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 10. A comment by the Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, Sir Percy McElwaine, is included in the Judgment of the F.M.S. Court of Appeal in an appeal concerning a Malay woman who was bound over for an offence against209 words
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412 1939-06-22 25 I OANS for confinement and medical expenses Riven by the L straits Settlements’ 37 co-operative societies in 1938, at $lBB 852, were double the amount approved for any other purpose according to the annual report on the working of cooperative societies in the Federated412 words
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101 1939-06-22 25 ?IE ATTENTION of the Chief Police Officer is to he drawn to obstruction caused on Mandai Road by lorries being washed on the roadside. This decision was made by the Singapore Rural Board at the Board’s meeting last week, when the question of speed limits for101 words
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Article123 1939-06-22 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 14. IA/lALAY weekly fairs were held In nine centres in the Kuala Pllah district, according to the recent annual report of the British Resident of Negri Sembilan. Mr. G. L. Ham says These serve not only as places for123 words
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Article53 1939-06-22 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. June 15. AT yesterday’s meeting of the Upper Chamber of the Negri Sembilan State Council at which the Yam Tuan of Negri Sembilan presided, the sentence of death passed on a youny Sakai, for the murder of the wife of a Sakai53 words
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1411 1939-06-22 26 Lord Halifax Defines Far East Policy JULY 7 “DANGER DATE” FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT AN important debate on British policy in the Far East, with special reference to Japan's attitude towards British rights and interests in China, was held in the House of Lords.1,411 words
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Article, Illustration40 1939-06-22 26 The stern of the new British Submarine Thetis showing above the water during a salvage attempt. The Thetis dived during trials off Birkenhead on June 1, and failed to come up, involving the loss of 99 lives.40 words
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Article264 1939-06-22 26 .Reuter. Denial Of Use Of British Ports London. June 14. MR. A. C. MOREING. (Govt. Preston), asked in the Com mons tonight whether the Govern ment would immediately inform th< Japanese Government that unles the Tientsin blockade were discon tinned, the Japanese would lx immediately denied all.Reuter. - 264 words
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57 1939-06-22 26 pouter Prague, Jun L c BARON von Neurath, Reich w tor of Bohemia and Moravia. expressed his regret at the j at Nachbod on June 9 when 1 policeman was killed and h. 50 000 crowns to the victim s The German police force apouter - 57 words
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493 1939-06-22 27 JAPAN “DETERMINED TO COPE WITH SITUATION"’ Exodus Of Women And I Children To Seaside Tientsin, June 14. tHK Japanese blockade of the Tientsin foreign concessions began at 6 a.m. today. The interuitional bridge has been closed and pedestrians iiid vehicular traffic between the concessions493 words
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Article133 1939-06-22 27 —Reuter. Tokio, June 15. IT is indicated here that in the view of the Japanese in Tientsin the time has passed for settlement of individual questions piecemeal and only a fundamental solution of the whole question of foreign concessions in in China will satisfy them. Well-informed—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article91 1939-06-22 27 —Reuter. Berlin, June 13 FREQUENT complaints from trade and industry about the heaviness of taxation were answered by the Finance Secretary, Herr Reinhardt, who told a meeting of businessmen the building up of Germany s military forces had been spread over a larger number of years—Reuter. - 91 words
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103 1939-06-22 27 —Reuter. Budapest, June 14. A PROPOSAL that the Pope should take the initiative by convening a conference of great Powers for a settlement of hurope’s problems was put forward by the Regent of Hungary, Admiral Horthy, in a speech at the opening—Reuter. - 103 words
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60 1939-06-22 27 —Reuter. Berlin, June 13. war cry is, ‘Unless you give us our colonies back and unless you give the German people the living space they need, there will be no peace on earth’,” declared Senator von Allwoerden, regional leader of the Reich Colonial—Reuter. - 60 words
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119 1939-06-22 27 —Reuter. London, June 14. MR. Arthur Henderson (Lab.,) Stafford) asked Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons whether it was the policy of the Government to consent to the appoinment of a French General as supreme commander of the British and French armed forces in—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article83 1939-06-22 27 —Reuter. London, June 12. IN the House of Commons Mr. Cham- berlain announced that plans were in active preparation for the control of prices and distribution of essential foodstuffs. It was contemplated that these plans would be put into Immediate operation on the outbreak of emer—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article63 1939-06-22 27 British Wireless. London, June 15. MAJOR-GEN. Lavaracks, Chief of the Australian General Staff, arrived in London last night for a six months’ visit to study modern military methods. He will confer with the Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Viscount Gort. on questions of organisationBritish Wireless. - 63 words
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Article297 1939-06-22 27 King And Queen May Return Charlottetown, June 14. 'J'HE hope that Their Majesties might be able to pay a return visit to Canada with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose was expressed by the King in reply to an address of welcome from Prince Edward Island read by297 words
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Article57 1939-06-22 27 -Reuter. GEN. FRANCO has ordered the demobilisation ot a further 60,000 troops between June 17 and June 24. representing the 1033 class. Seven classes have so far been demobilised out of the Id called up. Gen. Franco is visiting Rome at the end of September, according to-Reuter. - 57 words
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560 1939-06-22 28 i. —Reuter. Friendly Neighbours Are An Inspiration To The World Halifax, June 15. “AUR minds and hearts are full we leave your shores after some of the most inspiring and illuminating weeks in our lives,” declared the King in a farewell broadcast toi.—Reuter. - 560 words
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46 1939-06-22 28 -Reuter. London, June 14. £OLONKL George Chrystie, one of the two survivors of the Indian Mutiny, died at Famham, Surrey, aged 98 years. Mr. C. J. Palmer, who lives in British Columbia, is now the only survivor of the Mutiny.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 46 words
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Article76 1939-06-22 28 —Reuter. New York, June 12. DEOPLE in close touch with Pre- sident Roosevelt declare there is no truth in the report that the King invited him to visit Britain in the near future. While they believe the King may have said he would like to have—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article159 1939-06-22 28 —Reuter. Japanese War Office Warns Nation Tokio, June 13. i ■pHE prediction that it will take another two or three years to suppress anti-Japanese armies in China is made in an official pamphlet, 500.000 copies of which will be issued by the War Office Information—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article128 1939-06-22 28 —Reuter. Amoy, June 15. population of 50,000 faces a precarious situation in connection with food shortage as the result of the blockade by three Japanese warships. The Japanese press announce the prohibition of importation of firewood, charcoal and vegetables to Kulangsu. According to the Japanese spokesman—Reuter. - 128 words
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342 1939-06-22 28 ,—Reuter. Mr. Chamberlain’s Statement On The Tientsin Blockade London, June 15 IN a statement in the House of Commons on the Tientsi situation, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister said the British military authorities were taking all precau lions and maintaining order and H.M.S. Lowestoft,—Reuter. - 342 words
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Article204 1939-06-22 28 New York, June 15. /"GERMANY is reported to have concentrated 250,000 troops along the Polish frontier in Northern Slovakia, according to a New York Times message from private sources abroad. They embrace five infantry, two tank, and one heavy artillery divisions. At the same time, the204 words
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183 1939-06-22 28 —Reuter. London, June 15. THE future of the Colonial Empire is causing the gravest concern to those who knew most about it, declared the Marquess of Dufferin, Parliament Under-Secretary for the Colonies, presiding over the annual dinner of the London Corona Club, the official club—Reuter. - 183 words
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Article61 1939-06-22 28 —Reuter. Oslo, June 16. ABOUT 100 German warships are engaged in combined manoeuvres with aircraft in Skagerrak, according to newspaper reports from Kistia sand. Norwegian fishermen there a that their nets are being destroyed the warships and they have gn formal notice to that effect—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article69 1939-06-22 28 —Reuter. Shanghai, June Questioned regarding w* Elibank’s statement in House of Lords concerning possible Japanese seizure oi International Settlement Shanghai on July 7, the nese naval spokesman at day’s press conference rep by repeating his May 12 to the effect that, event of a major incidei.—Reuter. - 69 words
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269 1939-06-22 29 BRIT AIN’S WAR PLANS ARE CAREFULLY LAID —Reuter. uman Factor Is Asset Which Will Decide Country’s Future London, June 16. BELIEVE there never has been a time before when ol ,r plans for war were so carefully laid or given much thought, declared Lord Chatfield, Minister for -ordination of Defence,—Reuter. - 269 words
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Article138 1939-06-22 29 ’—Reuter. .’nconipromising Attitude Of Tokio Government Tokio, June 16. pHE Japanese Government strongly 1 supports the measures taken by the apanese military authorities in the lentsin blockade of the British and 'tench concessions, writes the Asahi himbun. It adds that the Government adheres 0 the policy’—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article72 1939-06-22 29 Reuter. T Berlin. June 16. put right the grossly false insinu)on!. tions abroad Diplomatiche Korres- onz mouthpiece of the German j, ei n Ofiico. defines what Germany n bv lebensaraum Giving spaced iti pi nsarau m does not mean in a pojorn- Srmore but sphere to– Reuter. - 72 words
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Article125 1939-06-22 29 R London, June 16. EUTER’S special correspondent aboard the Empress of Britain reports that President Roosevelt sent the following cordial farewell message to the King I cannot allow you and the Queen to sail for Home without expressing once more the extreme pleasure your all-too-brief visit125 words
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Article80 1939-06-22 29 —Reuter. London, June 16. WHEN the Criminal Justice Bill comes to the House of Commons again, a free vote will be taken on the question oi abolishing flogging. On the recommendation of Sir Samuel Hoare, the Home Secretary, the bill contains a clause abolishing corporal punishment—Reuter. - 80 words
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320 1939-06-22 29 Reuter. London. June 16. Revelations regarding the Post Office’s new system of telephone broadcasting were made by Major G. C. Tryon, Postmaster-General, when introducing the Post Office estimates in the House of Commons. Major Tryon stressed the value of telephone wire transmission in time ofReuter. - 320 words
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75 1939-06-22 29 —Reuter. THong Kong, June 13. HP Financial Secretary today issued the following statement in connection with the Hong Kong dollar In order to allay any uncertainty caused by recent movements on the Chinese exchange. 1 am authorized to state that the Hong Kong Government—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article196 1939-06-22 29 Reuter and British Wireless. —Reuter. Reply To Proposal Bv Pravda J Helsingfors, June 14. IIELSINGIN Sanomat, organ of the Foreign Office, replying to Pravda. says: Giving guarantees to a state which does not desire them and is prepared to defend herself is an unfriendly action and,Reuter and British Wireless.; —Reuter. - 196 words
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Article508 1939-06-22 29 interests in China Reuter and British Wlrelesss. TIENTSIN CRISIS Great Britain’s Attitude London, June 16. A STATEMENT setting forth the issues in the Tientsin blockade, as seen by British Government circles, says “In the first place, the present situation in Tientsin has come about owing to Japan’sinterests in China " Reuter and British Wlrelesss. - 508 words
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395 1939-06-22 30 —Reuter. “The Fuehrer Watches Over Your And Our Future” Danzing, June 18. “pREAT BRITAIN has written out a blank cheque to Warsaw to revive the policy of 1914,” said the Nazi Minister for Propaganda, I)r. Goehbels, generally regarded as an emissary of the Fuehrer,—Reuter. - 395 words
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Article74 1939-06-22 30 —Reuter. 3,200,000 Increase In Past Six Years Berlin. June 18. PROVISIONAL results in the German census, held on May 17. reveal that the population of Greater Germany, Including the former Austria, now is about 79,600,000. The total, Including Memel and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, is—Reuter. - 74 words
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48 1939-06-22 30 GOLD FROM SUNKEN P. O. LINER EGYPT .—Reuter. London, June 18. Lloyds understands from the Salvage Association that 750 ounces in bar gold, about 55 sovereigns, and four ingots of silver, were recovered yesterday by the Italian salvage vessel Artiglo from the sunken P. and O. liner Egypt.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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84 1939-06-22 30 —Reuter. Lisbon, June 18. PRESIDENT CARMONA has finished his tour of Portugal’s African colonies and will visit the Union of South Africa at the special invitation of King George. The President will be the first head of a foreign State ever to make an official—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article308 1939-06-22 30 Series Of Provocative Acts At Tientsin Tientsin, June 18. J5RITONS are as determined as ever to remain inside their concession following the harrowing experiences of two compatriots today in attempting to reach the racecourse in the Japanese area. The first, a male, was stripped naxed and308 words
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Article, Illustration46 1939-06-22 30 King Signs Golden Book At F air COUR million Americans thronged the streets of New York and gave the King and Queen the city’s warmest welcome. His Majesty is shown signing the Golden Book at the World’s Fair watched h Governor Whalen and the Queen. y46 words
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Article57 1939-06-22 30 —Reuter. Berlin. June 18. THE announcement that Herr Hitler yesterday received Khalid-al-Hud, special emissary of King Ibn Saud of SaudiArabia, came as a surprise today. The meeting was at Berchtesgacien where the Fuehrer and Khalid-al-Hud had tea together. The conversation lasted a considerable time but nothing—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article228 1939-06-22 30 —Reuter. Moscow, June 15. THE Soviet Premier and Commissar for Foreign Affairs, M. Molotov, this evening conferred for two and three quarter hours with the British and French Ambassadors, Sir William Seeds and M. Naggiar respectively, and Mr. William Strang, Chief of the Central European.—Reuter. - 228 words
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Article247 1939-06-22 30 —Reuter. Britain Urged To Be Firm London, June 18. “J7NENTS in Tientsin, with the support given Japan by tiermany and Italy, really amount to a declaration of war against the British Empire and it is a challenge which must be met,’* declared Admiral Sir Roger Keyes, who—Reuter. - 247 words
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Article71 1939-06-22 30 -British Wirele^ London, June 13 THE President of the Board of Traa Mr. Oliver Stanley, replying House of Commons, said he worn like to make any estimate of 1,1,1 when he would be able to 11 statement on the progress of tions with the United-British Wirele^ - 71 words
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963 1939-06-22 31 Eastern Wave Surprises To Pay $109 In First Race (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, June 17 i SURPRISE win by Eastern Wave was the upset of i the day when the Selangor Turf Club’s Summer meeting nened at Kuala Lumpur963 words
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Article19 1939-06-22 31 Per.tcr. London, June 17. Don “l d eup eating von Cramm, who Britain. <S~4, 3 1Per.tcr. - 19 words
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323 1939-06-22 31 U.S. Officers Total 222 For Loss Of Four Wickets JJNITED SERVICES OFFICERS had an easy win over the Public Services and Law eleven in an S.C.C. tournament game on the padang on Sunday. Thanks to a free display of hitting by Hope, who scored323 words
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Article38 1939-06-22 31 —Reuter. London, June 18. FPHE English team for the first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s, starting on Saturday is: Hammond, Hutton, Verity, Bowes, Dennis Compton, Paynter, Hardstaff, Wright, Copson, Gimblett and Wood (Yorkshire).—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article277 1939-06-22 31 R. S. Y. C. Regatta On Saturday THE Royal Singapore Yacht Club’s annual race for the Knowles Cup for International Fours was won on Saturday by the English crew over the Breakwater Course. The Combined Scottish and Irish crew, which would have been a strong combination,277 words
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Article66 1939-06-22 31 Burton, 8 Rees, 5. and Alllss, 4.-Reu-ter. London, June 17. Henry Cotton and Charles Whitcombe, with 18 points each shared first place for prize-money totalling L3SU in the Penfold tournament. Gadd was third with 14 points. King next with 13, Adams and Padgham fifth with 12.Burton, 8 Rees, 5. and Alllss, 4.-Reuter. - 66 words
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48 1939-06-22 31 (From Our Own Correspondent., Penang, June 19. Penang defeated Selangor in the Foong Seong Cup badminton semi-final yesterday by three* games to two. Scons <Penan* player, mentioned first, wore: Chce Choon K. ng ra t Alimat bin Rahmat 15—10. 15— U.48 words
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Article257 1939-06-22 31 Annual Athletic Contest From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, June 18. Sembilan put up a splendid fight in the inter state athletic match yesterday against Selangor deplte losing by 31*/ 2 points to 22'/ 2 points. The tit bit o! the meeting was the fine running of the257 words
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460 1939-06-22 32 Favourites Win At Second Day Of Ascot London, June 14. THE Royal Hunt Cup run at Ascot today over 7 fur. 155 yd. resulted as follows 100-8 CAERLOPTIC <Beary) 1 20-1 GALSONIA (Weston) 2 25-1 GREENWICH (Perman) 3 Twenty-four ran. Won by460 words
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Article62 1939-06-22 32 London, June 16. In dull weather, Lord Milford, with his four-year-old colt, Flyon, won the Gold Cup, the most coveted trophy of the Ascot meeting by five lengths from Sir Abe Bailey’s Maranta, who was three lengths ahead of Mr. James Rank’s, Scottish Union, who62 words
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Article114 1939-06-22 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 7. THE F.M.S, prospects at Bisley this year have been clouded by the death of Col. Savile, and the sending of Capt. Creedon to Palestine. The team for the Junior Kolhapore will, however, probably be stronger than114 words
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Article259 1939-06-22 32 King’s Horse Fails A SCOT opened in dull and cool wea- ther and the royal procession was greatly missed, but the presence of the Kents and Gloucesters and the Princess Royal made the meeting truly royal. A large crowd were greatly disappointed financially and otherwise by259 words
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Article95 1939-06-22 32 Paris, June 19. In the French lawn tennis championships women’s doubles final Mile. Mathieu and Mile. Jedrzejowska beat Miss Florian and Mile. Kovac 7—5, 7—5. In the men’s semi-finals Borotra and Brugnon beat P. Feret (France) and E. Gabory (Hungary) 4—6, 7—5, 4—6. 6—2 6—3 and McNeill and95 words
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Article, Illustration384 1939-06-22 32 Ah Sang Plays Well In Malacca Goal (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Juue 17. COMBINED SERVICES, with a 6 —1 victory over Xeg Sembilan, visited Malacca today for their second gai in the Malaya Cup, and the match resulted in victo for the—Straits Times picture. - 384 words
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Article96 1939-06-22 32 CRAIK AND T. BLACK will contest the final of the Singapore Island golf championship over the Island Club’s course next Sunday, over 36 holes. They each won their semi-final yesterday. Craik beat C. Watson 2 and 1 and Black beat J. H. Beeton, 196 words
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Article90 1939-06-22 32 —Reuter. Johannesburg, June 17. IN THE FIRST ASSOCIATION foot- ball test England beat South Africa. 3—0. There were 32,000 spectators and the gates had to be closed. Hundreds were turned away. England’s forwards proved a brilliant combination whose opportunism sorely tried the home defence. The South—Reuter. - 90 words
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The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
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533 1939-06-22 1 Fraser Company’s Review Of Past Week IN a weekly report on the share market, issued at the close of business on June 20, Fraser and Co. write: We hope we do Mr. Chamberlain an injustice but so far he apparently views the indignities suffered by533 words
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Article207 1939-06-22 1 40,000 Tons Monthly For Next Three Months INFORMATION from America is always interesting, particularly when it has a bearing on future rubber consumption Market interests look for rather lower absorption figures in the next few months The New York correspondent of the “India Rubber Journal”207 words
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Article83 1939-06-22 1 1)1 WiVI U -British Wireless London, June 20 Today’s closing mean rates were.Paris '....176 23 32 Stockholm N°w York 4 63 9 32 5 jjJ Montreal 4|9 7 16 g,£ harest 660 Brussels 27.M Rr 2 Jl'iG Geneva Buenos Aires 20.20 Amsterdam Montevideo Milan Bombay 1 5 291)1 WiVI U -British Wireless - 83 words
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Article376 1939-06-22 1 —Reuter. Substantial Gains In Most Groups London, June 20 QN the Stock Exchange today, subv stantial final gains were recorded in most groups alter early hesitancy. Gilt-edged led the improvement on renewed optimism regarding the Far Eastern situation with rails and Kaffirs following.—Reuter. The following are today—Reuter. - 376 words
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25 1939-06-22 1 TTIE Nederlandsch Indische Handels--1 bank is paying a dividend of 5 per cent, for the year ended December last.25 words
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Article430 1939-06-22 1 -Reuter. New York, June 20 *T»HE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today. DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Todays Close Close Change* 30 Industrials 136.40 137.57 up 1.17 20 Ralls 27.33 27 68 up .35 15 Utilities 23.55 24.12 up .57 40 Bonds 89 21-Reuter. - 430 words
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45 1939-06-22 1 Qrv.t June July-Sept. Oct.-Dcc. Jan.-Mar. London Date 2*', 28% 28% 8 3' 6 June 15 ?l ~8% 28% 28'-.. 28% 8 J'l« 16 4S. 28'. 28', 28% 28% 19 .;5% 28% 28% 28% 8 S/>« 20 HI 28% 28% 28 8%45 words
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508 1939-06-22 2 $1,000,000 Saving In Expenditure During First Quarter GENERAL REVENUE BALANCE AND RESERVES TOTAL $127,995,371 DEVENUE collected by the Government of the Federated Malay States in the first quarter of this year exceeded expenditure in the same period by 81,412.220 and exceeded the proportionate estimate508 words
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Article88 1939-06-22 2 -Reuter. May Figures Highest For 18 Months London. June 14. J3RITISH overseas trade experienced a boom in May when the figures were not only the highest, for both imports and exports, for any month this year but were substantially higher than any month in 1938. The-Reuter. - 88 words
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Article195 1939-06-22 2 Lewis And Peat’s Report IN a weekly report on the London rubber market dated June 6, Lewis and Peat Ltd. write: Although sentiment is better generally, and until the last day or two there has been rather more activity, there is a lull In both stock195 words
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Article52 1939-06-22 2 THE following statistics relating to 1 tin-ore production refer to May Piculs Hours Yardage ore Pahang Consol. 1495 Ipoh Tin (Lahat) 196 41 600 ”252 Ipoh Tin (A. Etam> 526 217,600 294 Suiigei Klnta 225 46,400 206 557 126.000 738 Pa tt* nl Tb] 611 177.000 63052 words
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188 1939-06-22 2 Barter Proposals Not Officially Considered; Pool Unchanged London, June 14. THE tin production and export quota for the third quarter of this year was today lixed at 45 per cei) of standard tonnages by the International Tin Committee compared with 40188 words
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Article656 1939-06-22 2 DUE TO POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Juno 15, Lewis and Peat (Singapore* Ltd. write: Markets throughout the world are being affected bv anxiety concerning the possible developments of the Anglo-Soviet discussions, and the fact that there is no news656 words
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94 1939-06-22 2 —Reuter. London. June IT. t lie money market this week, the recent abundance of loan lunds became accentuated by the prevailing inactivity on the Stock Exchange. Owing to tile recent expansion o! Treasury Bill offerings, however, rates again moved higher and operators seem—Reuter. - 94 words
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1598 1939-06-22 3 otal Cost Exceeds Estimate But Better Plant Secured ;HAIRMAN SAYS “WE TOLD YOU SO” ABOUT BUFFER POOL IHK higher tost of steel (luring I<>37 and 1938 and additional quantities used were mainly responsible )Y the heavier cost of a new tin dredge, compared -ith the1,598 words
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Article57 1939-06-22 3 ,P Jf Ilh domestic tin quota for the third quarter has been fixed at 32 per cent, of assessments, states the Controller under the Tin and Tin-ore (Restriction) Enactment. This compares with 28.5 per cent, for the second quarter. The international quota for the third quarter57 words
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Article156 1939-06-22 3 BUT UNLIKELY TO MATERIALISE “IT'S an excellent idea, but I feel sure that it will not materialise in spite of the fact that Anglo-American relations are betler than at any other time,” was the view regarding the U S. proposed rubber and tin for156 words
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Article160 1939-06-22 3 Only 343 Tons Sold THE Singapore Chamber of Com- meree Rubber Association held its 1,438th auction on June 14 when of 1,112,846 lb <496.81 tons) catalogued, 1,060.961 lb. <473 64 tons) was offered and 768.313 lb <343 tons) was sold. London spot price 8 3/16d. a pound.160 words
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Article101 1939-06-22 3 TOURING the week ending June 10. 1939. exports ol canned pineapples lrom Malayan ports amounted to 15.248 cases, of which 7.050 M 6 per cent.* cases were to the United Kingdom; 2.543 (17 per cent cases to the Continent of Europe: 1.900 <l2 per cent.* cases101 words
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Article31 1939-06-22 3 T'HE amount oi Malayan currency notes In circulation at June 1 was $105,212,200.75 and the average amount in circulation during May was $105,181,173.78. states a Gazette notification.31 words
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Article48 1939-06-22 3 IN the first hall of June, dredge two of Takuapa Valley Tin worked lor 181 hours, treated 50.000 cubic yards of material and nroduced 244 piculs of ore; dredge three worked for 65 hours, treated 10,000 cubic yards and produced 34 piculs of ore.48 words
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Article907 1939-06-22 4 Political Factors Again Dominating Influence BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Singapore, June 18. THE week has seen a rather sharp deterioration in world stock markets and once again the markets are dominated by political uncertainty. The Anglo-Soviet talks are proceed.ng in Moscow but progress appears907 words
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Article53 1939-06-22 4 'THE following crops of rubber were harvested by the respective estates in May: Lb. Brunei 31.639 Bukit Timah 7,177 Changkat 22,330 Haytor '7,890 Indragiri 89,347 Lunas 21,380 Nyalas 29,200 Tapah 52,151 Ulu Pandan 2,519 Perak River Valley 22.895 Juru Estates 22.000 Kuala Reman 126,100 Lok Kawi 30,00053 words
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Article40 1939-06-22 4 THE price of rubber, for purpose of 1 assessment to export duty, in the F.M.S. for the period June 16 to June 22 inclusive, has been determined at 27 15/16 cents a pound, states a Gazette notification.40 words
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Article114 1939-06-22 4 From Our Own Correspondent.! London. June 19. The following are today’s bid” quotations tor Fixed Trusts: s. d. Eritish Empire “A” 18 3 British Empire ”B” 9 1% British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C’prehensive 15 0 British General "A” 17 9xd. British General ‘B” 15114 words
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Article118 1939-06-22 4 THE output of gold from Raub Aus--1 tralian Gold Mining Co. Ltd., during the four weeks ended June 17. was 1.820 ounces fine, compared with 1.922 ounces in the preceding four-weekly period. The local secretaries say that the crushing battery treated 4,780 tons of ore118 words
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Article43 1939-06-22 4 —Reuter London. June 19. rPHE International Sugar Council’s negotiating committee is continuing its efforts to arrive at a quota figure for the coming 12 months. Contrary to expectations, no meeting of the sugar council was held today.—Reuter—Reuter - 43 words
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Article46 1939-06-22 4 —Reuter. London, June 21. THE price of silver slumped a haltpenny to an ounce on nervous selling induced by uncertainty regarding America's buying policy after the end of June. The price was steadier at the decline, covering orders finding fellers scarce.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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69 1939-06-22 4 T'HE second stockbroking firm to anA nounce the closing of its Singapore office within a month is Swan, Culbertson and Fritz. A circular issued on Monday says that the firm will cease to carry on business in S’ngapore after July 31. The firm has69 words
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Article518 1939-06-22 4 Swan, Culbertson’s Review Of Past Week gWAN. CULBERTSON AND FRITZ te view the New York market tor t>* week ended June 17 as follows:Stoek prices displayed a tendency during most of the past m and by virtue of six consecutive deClines in the Dow Jones518 words
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Article1111 1939-06-22 5 Issued Ay Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, June 21, 10 a.m. MINING. Val. t Sal Amal. J/7V4 5a Vi t:r^ y Sfc Aver Wen* O.W Eungrtn Tin I#/* JO/» Batu Selangor 1.20 1.2 a c uorjuntal 10'£1 Burma Malay 20/- 21/6 am chenderiang 11/-1,111 words
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Article41 1939-06-22 5 rIE official orice of tin in Singapore on June 15 was $114.50 ner picul on 133 l/3rd; cn June 16 $ll4 50; on June 17 $115; on June 19 $115.25; on June 20 $115.50; on June 21 $115.50.41 words
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Article220 1939-06-22 5 Singapore, June 20, noon. Buyers Seilers Gambler 7 50 Hamburg Cube $13 25 Java Cube S12 00 Pepper White Muntok SI 175 hite SI 1.25 Black 7 50 Copra Mixed $3.30 Sun Dried $3.05 Sago Flour No 1 Lln gga $2.45 $2.45 Fair $2.42*/2 $2.421 2 Sarawak220 words
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Article199 1939-06-22 5 London Exchange Prices On 8. Ampat (4/) 4/; Anglo-Burma (5/) 14/3; Ayer Hitam (5/) 1 3/32; Bangrin 1; Gopeug Cons. (5/) 7/8; Hongkong (5/> 19/9; Idris (5/) 4/A; Ipoh (16/) 19/3; Jelapang 26/: Kampong Lanjut 14/9; Kamuntlng (5/) 9/14 Kepong 9/32; Killinghall (5/) 13/6; Kinta (5/) 8/9; Kinta199 words
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Article590 1939-06-22 5 London Exchange Prices On June 8.' Allagar (2/) /9; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/5*4; Amal. Bruas (2/1 1/4*4; Amal. Bruaa Pt. (2/) 1/10*4; Anglo-Malay 8/; Ayer Kunlng 21/6; Badenoch 16/6; Bagan Serai 15/; Bahru <8el.) (2/) 1/5; Banteng 13/9; Batang (2/p /554; Batu Caves 12/6; Batu Tlga 19/44; Bekoh590 words
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Article30 1939-06-22 5 r E following particulars of tindredglng operations refer to the first half of June: Hours Yardage Pci*, ore Ratrut Basin 285 39.100 377 Renong Consol. 307 138.500 77830 words
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163 1939-06-22 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, June 20, 5 p.m. Books Total for Company Dividend Close Date Ex. Dlv financial year company T|N Payable Date to date Hitam Tin 5% int. June 19 June 24 June 20 10% Kramat Pulai 5% final less tax June 7 June 28 June163 words
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