The Straits Budget, 17 August 1939
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Title Section29 1939-08-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES 'ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY./ No. 4253. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration1060 1939-08-17 1 Singapore, Wednesday. \yHEN the Governor-General of French Indo-China, M. Brevie. visits Singapore this n; nth it is expected that discussions on the Far East situation which he had with the Governor. Sir Shenton T mas. when they met in Indo-China »a: this year, will be reviewedStraits Times picture. - 1,060 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article969 1939-08-17 2 perplexity for one day.—Straits Times, Aug. 10. Time was when a well-known British weekly advertised extensively the .slogan “If you see it in John Bull, it is so.” People connected with other publications believed that the assurance could be applied to their own productionsperplexity for one day.—Straits Times, Aug. 10. - 969 words
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Article920 1939-08-17 2 —Straits Times, Aug. 11. Newspapers reaching Singapore from Bangkok during the past month have carried startling headlines referring to the dispute between the Government of Thailand and the local subsidiaries of the two great oil combines. That dispute has now ended with the withdrawal of—Straits Times, Aug. 11. - 920 words
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Article982 1939-08-17 3 —Straits Times, Aug. 12. Until the Italian seizure of Albania, a Mohammedan country, Fascist propagandists were conducting an energetic campaign t .mong Moslems of the Near and Middle East. Signor Mussolini, selfstyled “Defender of the Faithful,” did not hesitate to play on religious beliefs in an attempt—Straits Times, Aug. 12. - 982 words
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Article881 1939-08-17 3 the wishes of the senders !—Straits Times, Aug. 14. In January of last year it was announced that from the 23rd of the following month all first-class mail would be carried by air over Empire routes. Charges were to be eight cents per half ounce for lettersthe wishes of the senders !—Straits Times, Aug. 14. - 881 words
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Article950 1939-08-17 3 .—Straits Times, Aug. 15. It has been said not infrequently in the last few years, since the future became overshadowed with the menace of war, that at least one good thing might come out of war, so far as Singapore is concerned and that would be the complete.—Straits Times, Aug. 15. - 950 words
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Article1013 1939-08-17 4 —Straits Times. Auk 15 More than half of the dreaded month of August has passed and THE war has yet to break out. It was to happen, you remember, on The Fourth, the anniversary of Britain’s entry into the Great War. With a total lack of consideration for—Straits Times. Auk 15 - 1,013 words
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74 1939-08-17 4 (From Our Own Correspondent' Ipoh, Aug 15A MEETING of the Perak Council was held today in the cil Chamber at Kuala Kangsar. Sultan presiding. Tributes were paid to the B Resident. Mr. Marcus Rex, who is si lv going on leave. Mr. H. C Butler74 words
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Article272 1939-08-17 5 ik e most Europeans who have lived ■L Singapore any length of time. K ,,'ve been privileged to attend a V mber of Chinese weddings but I had V ee one in the reformed style last Sunday, and I found It so Interesting that I would like to272 words
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Article250 1939-08-17 5 ceremony was conducted by a iriend of the two families and consisted, so far as I could gather, mainly in the making of certain declarations and the signing of documents. after which the bride and bridegroom bowed to each other and to thoir relatives. Then came a series250 words
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Article222 1939-08-17 5 modem couples prefer to go 1,1 the Chinese Consulate in Slnga- pore, where a marriage is officially registered and a formal declaration of monogamy made in accordance with the laws of present-day China; but such declaration is not enforceable under the local colonial law. A mass marriage222 words
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Article296 1939-08-17 5 life seems to be much more habitual in India than in Malaya, where many Europeans live quite happily without ever going to a club (of course you can’t call the Singapore Swimming Club a club>. and even in out-stations and planting districts it is unusual to go to296 words
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Article178 1939-08-17 5 OINCE I confessed that I did not know the difference between a poisonous centipede and a harmless millipede, several people have been good enough to write and explain how to distinguish between the two. Like most things, it is simple when you know. The body of a millipede178 words
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Article140 1939-08-17 5 AT a wedding reception in Singapore last Saturday I asked one of the bridesmaids whether she had ever put to the test the old English belief that if a girl sleeps with a piece of weddingcake under her pillow she will dream of the man whom fate intends140 words
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Article115 1939-08-17 5 I IGHT relief is not lacking even while we live on the edge of a world war. The following story is lifted from the weekly article of the Straits Times military correspondent, received from London last Friday:— Even our dreams these days are charged more and more with: political115 words
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Article283 1939-08-17 5 rpHE remarks on the frequency with which crashes are seen on the River Valley Road route to Tanglin, made in a letter published in this page yesterday. will be endorsed by many people who use other routes to and from town. It is now almost an everyday283 words
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Article251 1939-08-17 5 OINCE Siam changed her name, or rather, asked the outside world to use the ancient name which she herself prefers, newspapers have been rapidly getting into the habit of referring to this country as “Thailand.” This seems to me to be an unpleasing combination of two languages, but it251 words
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Article232 1939-08-17 5 AS a denizen of Cecil Street I think. the addition of a funny sheet (or whatever you call It) to The Sunday Times is a bright idea, but as a father I think it’s a confounded nuisance. Like most office workers, I like to lie in on a232 words
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Article370 1939-08-17 6 IJOR no particular reason, exiept that It makes pleasant reading, I would like to resurrect from a book called “The Oood Old Days of Honourable John Company” a quaint old gentleman who was a well-known character in Penang rather more than a Century ago The following was written370 words
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Article150 1939-08-17 6 JN view ol the undoubted lact that we! all drink too little water and would be healthier if we drank more, it may be advisable to comment on a paragraph published in the Sunday Times last Sunday about the elTect on teeth of drinking water which contains minute150 words
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Article144 1939-08-17 6 Y OU may remember a note in this column on a special kind of fishpond mud Imported from Canton and used by Chinese gardeners in Malaya for pot-plants I asked in that note how a European amateur gardener in Singapore could hope to find such a strange commodity144 words
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Article79 1939-08-17 6 pOES anyone know who is th? Malayan newspaperwoman referred to In the cutting published below It »s taken from a California newspaper: Chintah Dix- n. clever Malayan newspaperwoman, linguist and commentator. will be speaker at thf Twelve-Ten luncheon, tomorrow noon In the San Diego club She will79 words
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Article451 1939-08-17 6 rpODAY I have much pleasure in presenting the one and only Odf To the Chewing-gum Tree that has ever been written. What is more, it has actually been composed in Malayan Jungles, no doubt while the poet stood beneath the towering canopy of a Chewing-gum Tree and visualized451 words
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Article329 1939-08-17 6 IT was a black Sunday yesterday. 1 Tarzan was captured by the savage Lingoos, so my session with the six-year-old was even longer than usual, there being so many questions to answer, to explain this depressing development and raise hopes for next Sunday. In the meantime. I print329 words
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Article393 1939-08-17 6 “I HAVE been told,” said a Singapore garrison chaplain at a meeting last week, “that it is quite an average thing for a civilian to work from 8.30 a.m. until 5 p.m M and common for a man to get only three days’ holiday a year.” The padre393 words
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Article262 1939-08-17 6 yHE death of Mr. Tan Soo Bin, oneol the original members of the Chinese company of the Singapore Volunteer Corps, which was founded with an enrolment of one hundred Straits-born Chinese in 1901, calls to mind an instance of the extraordinary way in which keenness in non-European Volunteers262 words
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Article74 1939-08-17 6 JJERE is an inquiry, received from Sarawak, which should interest th u older masters in Malayan schools, arid in fact the Old Boys of Malayan secondary schools generally:— “I am extremely anxious to learn when the London Matriculation Examination was first held in Singapore r Malaya, and the names74 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article36 1939-08-17 7 mjAKIMAN—At Johore Hospital on Aug. 10 Laura wife of Dr. E. N. Pearlman. «son. nf E OR At Shan f?hai on the 9th letant to Diana, wife of J. K. R. Macfßor (laini a daughter.36 words
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Article286 1939-08-17 7 f G parrett is a patient In the SinC r Gener.l Hospital t i ti ()o n Haw returned from BataI hKP M. vessel Planclus this week Iria in tn, r q Sole Of thr Standard Vacuum If'company, left lor Bangkok b, K.L.M. tlam* I amn-Leader C.M.W.286 words
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Article143 1939-08-17 7 following passengers for Malaya are in Aeneas which is due from Europe on Sept. 6:— Group Capt. B. I. Silly. Mrs. Silly, Rev. and Mrs. C King. Capt. and Mrs. A. Anderson. Mr R. S. Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. McCrow and infant, Mitt143 words
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Article78 1939-08-17 7 From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Aug. 14. I lEUT. Col. W. A. Gutsell, who is relinquishing his command of the •ird Battalion. F.M.S. Volunteer Force, hus been actively associated with various public bodies in Negri Sembilan. fading member of the local plantin'-' community, he has been78 words
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180 1939-08-17 7 TRAINING SCHOOL PLANNED (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 28. TWO Malayan prison officers, Messrs. G. E. W. W. Bayley and F. M. Still, were among a party of 20 prison officers from overseas who were yesterday conducted by Mr. Alexander Patterson, one of H.M.180 words
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Article436 1939-08-17 7 following passengers for Penang, 1 Colombo and Europe left in Corfu: Abdul Hamid bin Abdulla. Miss J. w. Anderson. Tunku Bahandin bin Mahmud, Mr. and Mrs. J. W Burtt. Mr. C.E Brooke. Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Bugge. Mr. A.G. Byrne, Mr. and Mrs. J. Broadbent. and436 words
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Article25 1939-08-17 7 AN ORDER empowering the Sarawak government to hold black-outs and other A R P. practices Is published in the Sarawak Government Gazette.25 words
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Article, Illustration212 1939-08-17 7 Major Kingsberry Going To Egypt MILITARY MISSION APPOINTMENT JMAJOR W. H. Kingsberry, who has been acting as Commandant of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, leaves Malaya at i the end of this month to take up an appointment with the British Military Mission to the212 words
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Article90 1939-08-17 7 ‘From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 14. KJIR. RICHARD MOOR, Crown Counsel, Penang, is shortly going on transfer to Johore as Legal Adviser. Mr. Moor has been in Johore previously, once in 1926 as Acting Deputy Public Prosecutor and Registrar, Supreme Court and again between 193590 words
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70 1939-08-17 7 GAULSTAUM MOISSINAC WEDDING AT TAIPING <From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 13. IWIR. T. Gaulstaum, KP.M engineer, was married to Miss Adrienne Moiss’nac, of the King Edward School Taiping. on Saturday, at the Church of Assumption. The bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaulstaum. of70 words
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Article335 1939-08-17 7 Leaders— At The Bottom Of The Well 2 Much Ado About Very Little 2 Nazis And Islam 3 “All-Up” Falls Down 3 Slums Again 3 Pahit-Party Panic 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 2A-30 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— Australian335 words
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100 1939-08-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 13. THE election of office-bearers at the annual meeting of the Indian Association yesterday resulted President. Mr. N. Raghavan, vicepresidents. Messrs. K. S. Pillai, V. Nadason Pillay, Dr. Jagat Singh and Mr. Nareehania secretary, Mr. Balwant Singh hon. secretary, Mr.100 words
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Obituary53 1939-08-17 7 DEATHS A T° n August 13, 1939. at the General years 6, SUlRaporc Noel Eric Paton, 26 1 p‘!n?°° BIN -—Died at “Dingwall, Piuslr n an R Road on the 11th Inst. London, Aug. 8. Tlie death is announced today of Leonard Merrick, the famous novelist. He was 75 years53 words
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634 1939-08-17 8 PREPARATIONS FOR EMERGENCY A STATEMENT on food control proposals In Sarawak which would be introduced in an emergency, is published in the Sarawak Gazette. Referring to the reserve supplies of loed which have recently jCQU acquired by the Sarawak Government, the Gazette states634 words
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626 1939-08-17 8 Coroner’s Inquiry Into Death Of Young Gunner Officer COUNSEL SUGGESTS POSSIBILITY OF MECHANICAL DEFECT THE possibility of a mechanical defect in the Johore taxi which was involved in the motor accident in which Second Lieut. Michael Leonard Williams, aged 22 years,626 words
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Article80 1939-08-17 8 ALTHOUGH no confirmation is available, it is believed that Mr. Leslie Forbes, M.C.S. will succeed Mr. W. S. Ebden as Commissioner of Lands, Straits Settlements, and chairman of the Singapore Rural Board. Mr. Forbes who has been in Malaya since 1913 was acting Adviser, Lands,80 words
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Article79 1939-08-17 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 2. MISS Mary Donald, of Stonehaven, 1 Scotland, has been appointed to the F.M.S. Nursing Service for a period of three years on the recommendation of the Overseas Nursing Association. She was trained at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Aberdeen Maternity79 words
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Article, Illustration70 1939-08-17 8 £AMERON Highlands is embarking on a new publicity campaign. Attractive posters in colours, advertizing the health and holiday attractions of the Highlands, have been printed. These are being distributed throughout the world, as well as in Malaya, and it is hoped that they will be70 words
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Article112 1939-08-17 8 Chungking And Bangkok Events AN appeal to Thailand to end the anti-Chinese movement, and a warning to Great Britain and France of the seriousness of alleged pro-Japanese development in Thailand are contained in articles in the Chungking Joint Daily News. The newspaper declares Great Britain and France should112 words
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219 1939-08-17 8 IF arrangements now being made are successful, Singapore will in future have the opportunity of seeing regularly the American newsreel The March of Time. Confident that he will be able to satisfy the censor and also negotiate successfully to present a March219 words
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Article175 1939-08-17 9 Hollander On far East Crisis AUSTRALIAN businessmen are ft iuo per cent, behind Britain relations with Japan became Ion Vi rained would unhesitatingly their considerable trade in that country, according l‘ y. F r R. van Esveld, a HolL' q v living in Melbourne who [rnved175 words
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Article277 1939-08-17 9 IdOTIFICATIONS in the Straits SetP* tlements Government Gazette include I Mr. G H Bovren provisionally recognised L honorary Vice-Con r ul of Spain at Slngar 're[Mr. E. J. Phillips. Deputy Registrar of Btati'tic'i. Penang, to be a Justice of the Peart*. MfSM.v A. G. Baker and S.277 words
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55 1939-08-17 9 From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Aug. 9. |y| f A. E. Rambaut, Conservator of Forests. Johore, is leaving Malaya end of November on leave prior to retirement. Rambaut, who has completed 30 years’ service, has served in 1 hie states in the Federation55 words
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Article66 1939-08-17 9 From Our Own Correspondent) nr TI London, Aug. 2. JjQlADRON-LEADER R. C. Keary, *ho from 1935-38 served with No. L 0r Pedo Bomber) Squadron at ‘niapore. has been placed on the list, owing to ill-health. graduated from the R AF. Col- at: Cranwell early in 1929 and was66 words
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271 1939-08-17 9 Opposition To Registration Under Societies Ordinance THE future of the China Relief Fund committees in Malaya is being carefully considered by the Government, it is understood. It will be recalled that a few months ago the committees, which are responsible for collecting and remitting271 words
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Article209 1939-08-17 9 Pioneer Chinese Volunteer THE death occurred on Aug. 11 of 1 Mr Tan Soo Bin. one of the best known Chinese in Singapore, at his residence in Pasir Panjang Road. Mr. Soo Bin was 57 and is survived by a widow and several children.209 words
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Article248 1939-08-17 9 Tamil Teachers At Tea Party IMPORTANT DAY, SAYS INSPECTOR (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 11. than 100 Tamil school teachers in Selangor were hosts to the delegates who attended the Tamil session of the all-Malayan educational conference today at a tea party at the Eastern248 words
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117 1939-08-17 9 OVER 250 attended the annual dinner of "B” Company, Ist Battalion, Singapore Volunteer Corps, which was held at the Adelphi Hotel or. Saturday night. The Officer Commanding, Capt. S. E. Travis, presided and among the guests were the acting Commandant, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force,117 words
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Article206 1939-08-17 9 CELEBRATIONS POSTPONED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuching, Aug. 13. ■THE Sarawak Government ha* 1 decided not to observe officially the centenary of Rajah James Brooke’s first landing at Kuching which fails on Tuesday. Celebrations will be postponed until 1942 when the first landing of Sir206 words
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Article166 1939-08-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent* London, July 28. A DECREE nisi, on the ground of her husband’s desertion, was granted to a Malayan planter’s wife in the Divorce Division of the High Court today. The petitioner in the case, which was heard bv Sir Boyd Merriman,166 words
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99 1939-08-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 2. THE Secretary of State for the Colonies was asked by Mr. S. F. Markham (N. Lab., Nottingham) whether he had further considered the question of appointing an adviser in animal health to the staff of the Colonial Office;99 words
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Correspondence
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Article1557 1939-08-17 10 A Woman Reader’s Notes On Recent Letters RIP VAN WINKLE WAKES LP To (he Kditor of (he Straits Times Sir, I take the liberty ol replying to a few of the letters that have appeared in your journal from time to time regarding the question ol Eurasian1,557 words
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Article174 1939-08-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Just recently the question ot an Indian Volunteer unit was fullv discussed through the medium of your generous paper. Though this matter is supposed to be closed for discussion, may I request you to give space tor this letter?174 words
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Article, Illustration39 1939-08-17 10 The influence of Catholicism in the Eurasian community is mentioned in the accompanying letter. In this picture is seen the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, which is attended by many members of the Eurasian community.39 words
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1433 1939-08-17 11 The Union-Versus-Association Controversy PERAK, PAHANG AND PENANG To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. 1 am very grateful for your publication of a letter from Omar Salleh, hon. Secretary of the Singapore Malay Association, to enable the public to weigh the pros and1,433 words
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Article842 1939-08-17 11 Old Malacca And Johore MALAY DREAM OF A REVIVAL To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—The article on the Lingga and Rhio dynasty, appearing originally in the Lembaga newspaper «Johore Bahru) and reproduced by you in a translation, seems to me 10 require a842 words
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1726 1939-08-17 12 By A Special Correspondent (In the Singapore Free Press) CARAWAK this week celethe centenary of »ts association with the Brooke family; it was on Aug. 15, 1K39, that James Brooke first visited Sarawak, anchoring his schooner yacht, Royalist, in the river at Kuching.1,726 words
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411 1939-08-17 12 Congress Criticises Movement Of Indian Troops To Malaya Egypt Working Committee of the Indian National Congress which met at Wardha (Central Provinces) has passed a resolution calling on all members of the Central Legislature tto refrain from attending the next session of the legislature on the ground that the British411 words
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79 1939-08-17 12 A PPLICATION that the public ex- amination of George Edgar be closed was made by Mr. R. Williamson, appearing for the Official Assignee, before Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court. Edgar had been cross-examined and re-examined at his last examination. Mr. Williamson79 words
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50 1939-08-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent* London, Aug. 2 AAR. R. Henderson, the newly appainted Technical Organizer tor Malayan Trade Schools, will be a passenger in the P. and O. liner Rawalpindi, which leaves Marseilles on Sep T 2 and Ls due in Singapore on Sept 2-50 words
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984 1939-08-17 13 Malay Arts And Crafts Win Admiration Big Orders aborigines whose display was SPOILED BY JUNGLE DAMP (From A Special Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 7. "CIVE Faces of Malaya,” a film of Malaya made by a London I* company, which was shown for the984 words
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361 1939-08-17 13 M.A.H.A. Show Closes After Most Successful Three Days (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. ft. LJAYING broken attendance records on each of its three days, the sixteenth Malayan Exhibition closed tonight with a new record of 48,500 visitors, of whom more than 36,000361 words
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Article180 1939-08-17 13 QOVERNMENT officers’ leave notifications published in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette are:— Leave extended, Mr. E. E Pemrillev M.C.S., Mr. G. Wilde. Leave granted—Mr. R. L. Cuscaden, Mr G. C. Allen, Mr. H. J. Gregory. Major H S. Paterson. M.C.S.. Mr. H. B. Langworthy. Mr F. A S.180 words
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Article, Illustration281 1939-08-17 13 A MAN who once spent a year on a remote and primitive island in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, where he was the only white man, is in Singapore with his wife on his way to study the rural life of Malays in Trengganu281 words
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961 1939-08-17 14 Health Officer Oil “Awful Housing Conditions” DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SLUMS HERE AND THOSE IN EUROPE DEFERENCES to “awful housing conditions” in Singa- pore and statements that overcrowding is, if anything, rather worse now than a year ago, are made by Dr. P. S. Hunter, Municipal Health961 words
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636 1939-08-17 14 Toe H Seeking To Aid Young Civilians And Service Members THREE schemes for the social welfare of young- civilian* and Services men were placed before leading citizen of Singapore at a tea given at Bishopsbourne, by the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt.636 words
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Article60 1939-08-17 14 —Reuter. (From Our Own Correspondent! Batavia, Aug. 10. f EADERS of different parties repre- sented on the national council have proposed a motion urging the necessity for reinforcing the defences of the Netherlands Indies. It is considered special attention should be given to the navy—Reuter. - 60 words
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287 1939-08-17 14 “TYPHOID EPIDEMIC IF CARE NOT TAKEN QOMMENT on the lessons of the recent typhoid epide- mic in Singapore is made by Dr. P. S. Hunter, in his last report as Municipal Health Officer. Dr. Hunter who retired a few months ago, writes: “I wish to emphasise that this epidemic is287 words
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866 1939-08-17 15 DIRECTOR OF CO-OPERATION ON MALACCA TEST CASE THE LAW “Essential Soundness Of Present System” OVERHAUL OF INTERNAL AUDIT IMMEDIATE DUTY (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Aug. 9. WE have 500 societies with $10,000,000 and the occurrence of only one lapse seems to me to show a very high standard of866 words
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Article298 1939-08-17 15 Accident Victims Being Treated of Singapore’s three iron lungs/* donated by Lord Nuffield, has been put into use for the first time in Malaya to treat two patients at Tan Tock Seng’s Hospital: a Malay youth and a Boyanese. Due to injuries received in accidents,298 words
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Article154 1939-08-17 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 31. yHE administration of justice in the Cocos Islands, which lie 700 miles S.W. of Batavia and are incorporated with the Settlement of Singapore, was reviewed in the House of Commons tonight. Mr. T. E. Harvey find.. Combined Universities) asked the154 words
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Article, Illustration30 1939-08-17 15 The extent of Raffles reclamation can be seen in this picture of the Singapore waterfront taken from the top of the Supreme Court dome. —Straits Times picture.—Straits Times picture. - 30 words
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Article390 1939-08-17 15 MR. O. SCH IF FINER UR, OTTO SCHIFFNER. Swiss founder and managing director of SchiiTner and Co. Ltd., merchants of Cecil Street, Singapore, who died at the General Hospital, Singapore, last week after a short illness. The funeral took place at the Bidadari Cemetery and the390 words
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100 1939-08-17 15 IVI ALAYANIZATION of signs bcarthe names of villages In the Singapore rural area was rejected by the Rural Board. The engineer. Mr. E. N Dimmock, submitted alternative designs for village name-boards, a rectangle with the name of the village, or the type used in other100 words
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632 1939-08-17 16 Ednah Prall - by Ednah Prall MANY a year’s crop of vegetables has exchanged hands in a Singapore market since a friend of mine once amusingly described it as full of bad smells and ugly women.’ Actually in those old days to which my friend referred632 words
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196 1939-08-17 16 A PASSENGER who joined the P. and 0. liner Corfu in Shanghai was reported missing when the ship reached Singapore last week. She was last seen on the day after the Corfu left Hong Kong, on Sunday and it is presumed she was lost196 words
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Article221 1939-08-17 16 -Straits Times cable. Committed To The Old Bailey ALLEGED BIGAMY IN BELGRADE (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Aug. 9. r\R. R. A. M. Hoops, formerly of Ma- laya, who was arrested on July 25 by Scotland Yard detectives and charged at Vine Street police court with-Straits Times cable. - 221 words
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219 1939-08-17 16 Fixed For Purpose Of Estate Duty VALUATION on a block of 130 shares in the Hinnam and Little Dispensary, Ltd., was fixed at $85 a share for the purpose of estate duty, according to a consent order made bv Mr. Justice Pedlow in the219 words
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Article71 1939-08-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Aug. 9. AT the London Chamber of Commerce examination held in April the following Johore candidates were successful: Book-keeping: Hussein bin Mohamed, Ahmad bin Haji Abdul Rashid, Ismail bln Mohamed Aris, Ismi bin Ismail. Khalid bin Ahe. Typewriting: Hussein bin71 words
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54 1939-08-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 24 JHAT MINISTERIAL WORK amongst ♦v, s oldiers sailors and airmen of the Malayan garrison which was of the utmost importance to the Methodist Church was emphasized by the orKe Standing at the annual Methodist Conference, which was held54 words
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Advertisement34 1939-08-17 16 ADELPHI THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD ft SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE HLO. WASER, GENERAL MANAGER.34 words
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Article, Illustration102 1939-08-17 17 RAFTSMEN and craftswomcn demonstrated at the Malayan exhibition at Kuala Lumpur during Bank Holiday ireck-end. The picture above (left) shows an old Malay making a spinning ten from wood worked by a simple machine operated by a treadle. Above is a silversmith at work and right102 words
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Article, Illustration343 1939-08-17 18 AHOVF The quarter quant at the amp of the 5th. liatt., 2nd. Punjab Regiment, at Selerang camp. Right ibelou't: In lull uai kit and carrying their kit lugs, the 5th. liatt., 2nd Punjab Regiment, ccmcs ashore at Singapore from the F.thinput.343 words
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Article, Illustration128 1939-08-17 20 DOVE' The wedding group after the marriage of Miss Dorothy Armstrong and Mr. Harm Miller, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Below: Dr. and Raymond Firth who have gone to Trengganu and Kelantan to study th> rural life of the Malays. Dr. Firth has a Leverhume research128 words
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Planting Topics
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Article, Illustration1727 1939-08-17 21 Pollarding, Ring-Barking And Notching EFFECT ON RATE OF GROWTH AND ASSESSMENT By Our Planting Correspondent j I is not often that I have to plead guilty to having led readers of tinting Topics up the garden path l!U l then at a later1,727 words
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711 1939-08-17 22 Fight Follows Argument On Harbour Board W liarl HAD BEEN LIKE BROTHERS, SAYS ACCUSED IN PLEADING GUILTY PLEADING Kuilty to a charge of voluntarily causing U hurt to a 39-year-old able-seaman, Thomas Middleton, of the Ben Line vessel Benartv. who was found fatally injured711 words
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92 1939-08-17 22 “THE unofficial members of the Rural Board wish to bring to the attention ol Government that they were not invited to the opening of the Supreme Court,” was a resolution passed by the Singapore Rural Board The three unofficial members present at the meeting92 words
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97 1939-08-17 22 SINGAPORE has a village with two names, the (hairmun of the Rural Board. Mr. W. S Ebden, announced at a meeting of the Board. When going along Jurong Road, he said, one saw a settlement called Jurong Village. When returning, however. one found the97 words
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146 1939-08-17 22 PETITIONS for divorce should com- ply with the rules set out In the Ordinance, and he should like it as widely known as possible among the members of the Bar, said Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court when he found technical faults146 words
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336 1939-08-17 22 Concerts In Connection With Queen’s Birthday Celebrations TO give a series of concerts in connection with the celebration of the birthday of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, the band of the 2nd Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders, will leave lor Java at the336 words
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588 1939-08-17 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 9. jyiUNICIPALISATION. one of the hardiest annuals in the Federal Capital, was again the centre of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Eoard today. The discussion was provoked by an announcement that the588 words
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529 1939-08-17 23 Or. W. Linehan’s Address To Kuala Lumpur Conference progress of local schools in PAST TEN YEARS “INSTEAD of asking youth to come to us, should we not go some way at least to meet them and study them and their ways, their language and their529 words
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254 1939-08-17 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 31. yHE 28-year-old Lady Inchcape, widow of the Earl of Inchcape and eldest daughter of the Rajah and Ranee of Sarawak receives £20,000 outright and £3,000 annuity “during widowhood” under the terms of the will of the late254 words
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241 1939-08-17 23 Botanist On Climate Plants In Singapore r HE flowering of flame-of-the-forest and durian trees, pigeon orchids and Michaelmas daisies was discussed by Mr. R. E. Holttum. Director of Gardens, in an address to the Singapore Rotary Club The subject of Mr. Holttum’s address was “Climate and Plants in Singapore.” It241 words
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143 1939-08-17 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney (By Air Mail). SECRET information on the establishment of strategic Indian Ocean air bases will be contained in a report to the Commonwealth Government by Captain P. G. Taylor. Captain Taylor led the survey flight of the Cuba143 words
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216 1939-08-17 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 10. r *HE outlook for democracy is 1 dark but democracy has its educational systems, and perhaps the schoolmaster will save us yet.” declared Mr. G. Hawkins M.C.S., acting Director of Co-opera-tion, addressing the Malayan216 words
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Article453 1939-08-17 23 Vocational Work In Malaya REV. P.L. PEACH PUPILS’ NEEDS (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3. “()UR need is the immediate development of a new type of school—the vocational school/* said the Rev. Preston L. Peach, secretary of education in Methodist Mission schools in Malaya,453 words
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Article56 1939-08-17 23 -Reuter. The Hague, Aug. 10. IT Is learned that Dr. Colijn, former Premier, accompanied by his wife, is leaving for a world tour at the end of September. He will visit the United States, Japan. China and the Netherlands Indies, returning home In time-Reuter. - 56 words
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490 1939-08-17 24 Cultivation Methods On Small Holdings Still Primitive (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 10. MORE agricultural schools to give practical demonstrations to adult farmers were suggested as the remedy for low rice production on Malay small-holdings, by Tuan Haji Mohamed Eusoff, Assistant Registrar of490 words
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Article84 1939-08-17 24 'From Our Own Correspondent! London, July 31. OIR John and Lady Bagnall have been spending part of their Home leave in Cornwall and were recently the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Simms at Praze, near Camborne. Mr. Simms, who is a director of several Malayan84 words
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Article121 1939-08-17 24 ~rp HE Municipal Commission and the Improvement Trust get tea fancy biscuits, cigars and cigarettes,” said the chairman of the Singapore Rural Board, Mr. W. S. Ebdcn, at a meeting of the board last week. Howeveh, we do not even have an ashtray for the Press,"121 words
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Article185 1939-08-17 24 i All Malayan Organization j (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 11. DEPLACING the Malayan Teachera* Union, which wound up a dei cade ago, all teachers’ associations j in Malaya have formed a Malayan Teachers’ Federation. This step, which is the outcome of the tiltli Malayan185 words
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79 1939-08-17 24 From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Aug. 7 TWO Glenn Martin bombers of the Netherlands Indies Air Force joined a search for four Dutch boys who left Tandjong Priok in a small dinghy. One of the planes found the dinghy, being towed by79 words
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461 1939-08-17 24 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 11. THE Director and Adviser on Educa- tion, Dr. W. Linehan, condemned the lack of public libraries throughout Malaya when he spoke at the dinner given by the Selangor Teachers’ Association to delegates to the Malayan461 words
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281 1939-08-17 24 Mr. B.C. Butler Is Going To U.8.A. jy(R. B. C. BUTLER. Canadian Trade Commissioner in Singapore, is being transferred to Los Angeles at the end of this month. He is being replaced by Mr. j. l. Mutter, of Johannesburg, with whom he went to281 words
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169 1939-08-17 24 Granted In Terms In High Court A PETITION for the winding up of the Malayan Weaving Works, Ltd., of McPherson Road, Singapore, granted in terms by Mr. Justice Pedlow in the Singapore High Court. No notice of opposition had en received, said Mr.169 words
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782 1939-08-17 25 Loss Of Control When Rear Wheel Tube Bursts MISADVENTURE VERDICT ON MISS EDNA CASH1N AND SYCE *< T AM satisfied that the motor-car was driven by 1 Miss Edna Mary Cashin, who lost control as the result of the near-side rear782 words
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Article189 1939-08-17 25 IJERE IS A CASE of a man who is being made a bankrupt for $360. I am opposed to this kind of law. I only regard it as a misuse of the whole bankruptcy procedure,” said Mr. Justice Pedlow, commenting on a petition ior a receiving189 words
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Article54 1939-08-17 25 PIE following items regarding volunteers appeared in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette Mr. A. H. Huntley granted a Commission as Acting Sub-Lieut S.S.R.N.V.R. Resignation by Acting Sub-Lieut. J. L. J. Haxworth of his Commission in the S.S.R.N.V.R. accepted. Mr. T. W. Hill as Medical Officer granted a Commission as54 words
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Article288 1939-08-17 25 MR. R. JOUBERT AND MISS B. HENRY iy|R. RICHARD JOUBERT, of the staff of Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd., Singapore, was married to Miss Beatrice Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Henry, of Suffolk, England, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Aug. 11. The Rev. D.288 words
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108 1939-08-17 25 \,From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 11. A T the conclusion of a preliminary, inquiry held into allegations of forgery against a young Chinese. Lim Liang Kee, formerly a bookkeeper with Incorporated Society of Planters for eight years, the magistrate, Mr. R. C. Redman,108 words
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469 1939-08-17 25 7,000 Troops Have Come To Singapore In Five Days THIRTY ambulances and scores of field guns came 1 with nearly 3,000 troop reinforcements, practically all of them Indians, who arrived at Singapore from India in two ships on Friday. They have all necessary equipment and469 words
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80 1939-08-17 25 JUDGMENT FOR $1,500 was given in favour of J. N. Jones, a building engineer, in his claim against Wee Cheng Soon, a building contractor, belore Mr. Justice Manning, in the Singapore High Court. Jones’ claim totalled over $4,000 on the grounds of wrongful dismissal, the80 words
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439 1939-08-17 26 Reuter. Curtailment Unlikely To Be Lifted Until After Christmas London, Aug. 8. IMPERIAL AIRWAYS announces “with the greatest reluctance” an immediate substantial reduction of passenger accommodation on Empire routes. The announcement states that the Covernnient’s armament programme has led to a serious fleet shortage as– Reuter. - 439 words
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Article96 1939-08-17 26 Reuter. Manpower For Defence Wellington, Aug. 8. IT was announced today that the Territorial Army has reached the new peacetime record strength of 16,000 The original establishment was 9,500. Mr F. Jones, Delence Minister, told the House ol Representatives that in an emergency New ZealandReuter. - 96 words
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Article315 1939-08-17 26 -Reuter. CIVIL WAR CHIEFS DROPPED Madrid, Aug. 11. I ONLY two members of the civil war cabinet are included in Gen. Franco’s peacetime administration, in which the Army and Falange (Fascists) have Joined forces, besides Oen Franco himself These are Senor Roman Suner, who is retaining the-Reuter. - 315 words
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71 1939-08-17 26 Reuter. London, Aug. 10. II7ITH the exception of five destroyers and the seaplane carrier Pegasus rll shins of the Reserve Fleet, which were reviewed yesterday by the King, left Weymouth Bay during the night and proceeded to sea for exercises.— Reuter. The ChiefReuter. - 71 words
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Article35 1939-08-17 26 CHINA FALLS TO NEW LOW MARK —Reuter. Shanghai, Aug. 11. THE Chinese national dollar touched a new all-time low today when it was quoted at 3 1!) 32d., —equivalent to approximately '(>7 dollars to VI1.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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142 1939-08-17 26 -Reuter. Shanghai, Aug 9. THE value of the Chinese Natio- nalist dollar slumped a fraction further yesterday, closing at 3 7 /ed.. which is a new low mark. Meanwhile, the London report that the Chinese Government and the Central Bank of China had given contracts-Reuter. - 142 words
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Article238 1939-08-17 26 -Reuter. London, Aug. H. WTHEKK is a hush through all Europe—nay, over all the world—broken only by the dull thud of Japanese bombs falling on Chinese cities and universities, or near British and American ships,” declared Mr. Winston Churchill, broadcasting to America last night.-Reuter. - 238 words
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364 1939-08-17 26 -Reuter. Graphic Description Of Great Air Manoeuvres London, Aug. li, A GRAPHIC description of how London was “saved from destruction” is contained in an Air Ministry communique, dealing with air exercises last night, when the chief events were two heavy offensives by Eastland bombers, one-Reuter. - 364 words
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56 1939-08-17 26 Reuter. Rome, Aug. 8 A BILL, providing for the renunciation -»f Italian citizenship by the German-speaking inhabitants of southern lyrcl who wish to return to Germany, will be introduced into the Chamber on Aug. 11. This is regarded as the first step toward the evacuationReuter. - 56 words
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Article62 1939-08-17 26 —Reuter. Melbourne, Aug. 7. “IF Britain is involved in a European war. owing to the pursuit of he: present policy, Australia will tak< common cause with her,” declared tin Prime Minister, the R. G. Menzi*> today, referring to a statement Field-Marshal Goering’s newspap* 1 National Zeitung,—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article699 1939-08-17 27 -Reuter. ‘City Will Return To Reich’ Danzig, Aug. 10. WE meet in grave times to protest before the whole world against the nti-Danzig war threat which the Poles have been making for weeks past,” declared Herr Forster, Danzig Nazi eader, addressing a mass demonstration here tonight.-Reuter. - 699 words
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Article142 1939-08-17 27 —Reuter Mr. Pirow Sees Danger Johannesburg, Aug. 10. DEFERRING to the international situation in a speech here, Mr. Oswald Pirow, Union Minister of Defence, said he did not believe that war in Europe was inevitable. Mr. Oswald added, however, that nothing had happened which directly—Reuter - 142 words
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127 1939-08-17 27 -Reuter. -vr Paris, Aug. 10. |i\ spite ot omcial reticence it is reported in the Warsaw press and believed in Paris that the Nazi Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop, sent the French Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet a letter defining Germany's position-Reuter. - 127 words
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366 1939-08-17 27 Reuter Missiles From Japanese Planes Pass Over H. M. S. Gannet Shanghai, Aug. 7. TNIMPEACHABLE foreign reports show that H.M.S. Gannet closely escaped damage or complete destruction in the two Japanese air raids on Ichang yesterday. In the first raid two bombs from aReuter - 366 words
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Article33 1939-08-17 27 -Reuter. Gibraltar, Aug. 9. TRENCH digging operations are being carried on by Spanish authorities in “neutral ground” 25 yards from British sentries. Spanish frontier guards have been reinforced recently.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 33 words
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Article, Illustration261 1939-08-17 27 Reuter. Pressure From Axis Powers London, Aug. 10. DEPORTS from the Yugoslav frontier arouse fears that Yugoslavia will be the centre of the next European crisis, reports a News-Chronicle special correspondent from Belgrade today. It is reliably reported, he says, that Italians in Albania and Germans in theReuter. - 261 words
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Article110 1939-08-17 27 -Reuter. Chicago, Aug. 10. MR. FRED SNITE. the “man in the ir:m lung” was married today to Miss Teresa Larkin, aged 25. who is described as an old friend of the family. The marriage took place at the bride’s home. Suite remained in the-Reuter. - 110 words
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287 1939-08-17 28 Military May Take In dependent Action VERY TENSE ATMOSPHERE IN INNER CABINET Tokio, Aug. 10. AN acute Cabinet crisis is developing in Japan, following meetings of the Cabinet and Inner Cabinet” to discuss Japan’s attitude towards the European situation and her proposed alliance with the Axis Powers. According to a287 words
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80 1939-08-17 28 —Reuter. Rome, Aug. 9. /"OFFICIAL circles here declare reports that Mussolini has had a heart attack, with other complications, are “simply ridiculous.” It Is stated he is perfectly well, that he appeared in a gymnastic display at the Mussolini Forum in Rome on—Reuter. - 80 words
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65 1939-08-17 28 Washington, Aug. 9. *TTHE announcement of the formation of a Civilian Advisory War Resources Board to advise the military services in the current expansion of the forces was made Jointly by the Army and Navy. The Board would alan become in an emergency an65 words
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Article114 1939-08-17 28 TOKIO’S RETORT TO FRANCE U.S. •Reuter. Tokio, Aug. 10. THE French Charge d’Affaires is reported to have made representations yesterday to the Japanese Foreign Office to the effect that France has common interests with Britain in the Tientsin currency and silver stocks issues, and requested Japan to recognise the fact.•Reuter. - 114 words
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Article108 1939-08-17 28 -Reuter. 2,000 Lives Sacrificed In Mountain Pass Chungking, Aug. 9. *T*HE Central Government is pushing construction of new highways linking Slkong Province with India and Sining tin Kokonor Province), according to a member of a special economic mission sent to Sikong. The entire highway between-Reuter. - 108 words
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Article50 1939-08-17 28 —Reuter. Soestdijk, Aug. 7. IRENE—signifying peace in Greek—- the first name chosen for Princess Juliana’s baby, is regarded as having special significance at the present time. Other names are Emma (the name of Queen Wilhelmina’s mother) and Elizabeth (after the aunt of the young princess).—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article136 1939-08-17 28 -Reuter. “Northern Region At Mercy Of Invaders'* Pans, Aug. 8. ITALIAN official claims made In connection with the Italian army manoeuvres in northern Italy are questioned by the newspaper Excelsior’s Turin correspondent. Commenting on the claim that the “Red” invading army was thrown back over the-Reuter. - 136 words
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Article132 1939-08-17 28 Reuter. Join In Singing “The Chestnut Tree’’ London, Aug. 7. THE King was in his element today when he went over from Balmoral to Abergeldie Castle, where a holiday camp is in operation consisting of boys half from public schools and half from industrial areas.Reuter. - 132 words
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Article29 1939-08-17 28 —Reuter. London, Aug. 3. Sir Samuel Hoare, Home Secretary, signed four more expulsion orders against I.R.A. suspects during the week-end, making the total 61 to date.—Reuter. - 29 words
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390 1939-08-17 28 Reuter. Muster Of Ship At Weymouth The Greatest Since 1914 London, Aug. 9. U/HILE Britain's greatest air manoeuvres continued today. W the King reviewed 13:1 vessels of the reserve fleet, swinging at anchor in Weymouth Bay. After lunch in the Royal yachtReuter. - 390 words
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113 1939-08-17 28 ’—Reuter Australian Premier Criticizes Hitler Melbourne, Aug.-13. llITLER'S policy is the sole cause of 11 the present world tension.” declared the Prime Minister, Mr. R. G Menzies, in a public speech here today He added that Hitler’s refusal to negotiate calmly and peaceably’—Reuter - 113 words
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Article43 1939-08-17 28 -Reuter. Trieste. Aug. 13 THE first of 47 vessels, with a total tonnage of 250,000 tom planned under Italy’s four-year programme, was launched here today. Tii ship was the motor vessel Calino, on® of the Alexandria lines.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 43 words
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660 1939-08-17 29 ISSUE NOT CONSIDERED DURING TOKIO TALKS London, Aug. 12. TELEGRAMS of protest to Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, followed the decision of the British Government to hand over to the Japanesecontrolled Chinese administration in Tientsin four C hinese suspects detained in the British Concession. The660 words
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Article95 1939-08-17 29 Reuter. Hyde Park (N.Y.), Auf. 11. AT a press conference today President Roosevelt said he knew at present there was no reason for reconvening Congress for a special session in the autumn. If the actual crisis of war became imminent in Europe or theReuter. - 95 words
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Article149 1939-08-17 29 —Reuter. Lessons Of The Air Exercises London, Aug. 11. 44 JHE exercises have shown 1 that the fighter is more than a match for the bomber if it succeeds in engaging it,” states an Air Ministry summing up of the lessons of the three day air exercises—Reuter. - 149 words
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104 1939-08-17 29 —Reuter. London, Aug. 13. SOME tense weeks obviously lie ahead in Europe,” writes the Sunday Times diplomatic* correspondent. Germany appears bent on pressing a military alliance on Budapest which will give her the right of transit for German troops through Hungary, enabling her to—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article71 1939-08-17 29 —Reuter. Warsaw, Aug. 10. A REICH German was killed during a skirmish on the Polish side of the Silesian frontier last night, states an official communique. According to the Polish version, a frontier guard was attacked after challenging three armed Germans who illegally crossed the frontier. Twelve revolvers,—Reuter. - 71 words
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248 1939-08-17 29 —Reuter. Peiping, Aug. 12. PIE Japanese authorities are coming to admit that they are sponsors of the anti-British movement in North China. This is suggested by statements by Col. Nagai, the Japanese army spokesman in Peiping, who, questioned concerning rumours that—Reuter. - 248 words
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Article154 1939-08-17 29 —Reuter. New Japanese Measure At Shanghai Shanghai, Aug. 12. JHE Japanese authorities announce that no Jewish refugees will be allowed to settle in the Japaneseoccupied section of the International Settlement here after Aug. 21. Simultaneously it is announced that refugees already in residence must apply for permission—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article86 1939-08-17 29 —Reuter. Fight In ShipThreat To Captain Smyrna, Aug. 11. T'HE 500 Jewish refugees, aboard the steamer hying the Panaman flag, lying in Smyrna harbour, today forcibly prevented the captain from obeying a Turkish order to sail. A flght ensued between the “mutineer” refugees and the vessel’s crew.—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article47 1939-08-17 29 —neuter. Portsmouth (New Hampshire), Aug. 13. UNITED STATES navy salvage workers succeeded in lifting both bow and stern of the sunken submarine Squalus. about 60 feet from the sea bottom, today. They prepared to tow the submarine to shallow water oH the Isle of Shoals.—neuter. - 47 words
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Article44 1939-08-17 29 Reuter. Rome, Aug. 11. ALL officers and men of the 190*3 to 1910 classes have been recalled to the colours from Aug. 21 to Oct. 31, together with officers and non-commissioned officers of the 1903 to 1909 classes inclusive.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article340 1939-08-17 30 Long Ta! ivS In Germany Berlin, Auk. 13. pOUNT Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, left Munich tonight by air for Italy, having concluded his conversations at Salzburg with Herr von Ribbentrop, Herman Foreign Minister. The two ministers had a con versa tion this morning at Count Ciano’s340 words
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Article76 1939-08-17 30 -Reuter. Two Meetings Held Moscow, Aug. 13. T*HE military delegates of Britain. France and the Soviet had a three-hour talk this morning and a two-hour talk this evening. The subject of the discussions was not disclosed, but it is apparent the talks are proceeding with the object-Reuter. - 76 words
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Article30 1939-08-17 30 Reuter Allahabad, Aug. 13. Congress leader. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is expected to fly to Chungking, via Hanoi, oh either Aug. 20 or 27 ReuterReuter - 30 words
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557 1939-08-17 30 —Reuter PESSIMISTIC RUMOURS IN BERLIN OF NAZI PLANS London, Aug:. 14. THE Axis talks at Salzburg and Berchtesgaden have caused a sharp increase of uneasiness in many well-informed non-official quarters in Berlin, says Reuter. Newspapers make it clear that no relaxation of tension is intended,—Reuter - 557 words
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Article276 1939-08-17 30 —Reuter. Many Arrests In Danzig Reported Paris, Aug. 14. M ANY arrests were made in Danzig this week-end of postmen who were distributing a pamphlet called Danzig Awake,” according to a report from a reliable quarter received in Paris. The pamphlet makes a violent personal attack on—Reuter. - 276 words
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Article35 1939-08-17 30 Reuter. London, Aug. 13. THE Treasury announces Aug. 15 as the date on which the United Kingdom-India Trade Agreement, signed on March 20 last, will be regarded as having come into force.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article273 1939-08-17 30 -Reuter. Japanese Military Delegates Quit Tokio, Aug. ]4. COUR Japanese military r e 1 presentatives to the roundtable conference here on Tientsin left by plane for Tientsin at 6 a.m. today. According to the Japanese Domei news agency, the Japanese military delegates to the Tokio conference are-Reuter. - 273 words
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Article103 1939-08-17 30 —Reuter. Sofia, Aug. 13. which for some have carried bitter articles regarding the alleged concentration of bodies of troops on Turkey’s European territory in Thrace, have adopted a new tone in the past 24 hours. They now refer to the fact there are no outstanding questions between the—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article57 1939-08-17 30 Forster Britain’s Guarantee —Reuter. Berlin, Aug. 13|_VERR FORSTER, the Danzis Nazi leader, is reported here to have declared in a speech: “Germany has the best army and most modern weapons in the world, and a leader who knows whal he wants. “If It were not for the British guarantee, the—Reuter. - 57 words
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1055 1939-08-17 31 Blue And White Pays $118 In Last Race (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Aug. 13. SATURDAY’S races at Penang witnessed another success for van Breukelen who, though he saddled only two winners, had the satisfaction of training the winner of the Gold Cup, Royal1,055 words
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Article94 1939-08-17 31 jpoOTBALL clubs must not force their players to undergo gland treatment. Instructions have been sent by the Football League to every club in the four divisions in the following circular:— **An investigation is at present being made into the effects of gland treatment as94 words
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Article155 1939-08-17 31 'From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Aug. 8. AT the annual general meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaya neld here, and presided over by Mr. Chung Ah Ming, it was decided to hold the next championships at Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Chung Ah Ming was elected155 words
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Article176 1939-08-17 31 Rough Tactics Used In Mile Race? White City, London, Aug. 7. Maeki, holder of four world records, won the three miles new British record in the time of 13 min. 59.4 sec. Americans did well, Beatham winning the half mile in 1 min. 52.3 sec.;176 words
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110 1939-08-17 31 New York Aug. 2. Mrs. Helen Wills Moody, who has won eight Wimbledon, seven American and four French tennis titles, sold today: “I am never going to retire. From time to time I am not going to play, but you can never tell when110 words
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496 1939-08-17 31 London, Auk. 2DLAYERS of the majority of Football League clubs have b?gun their training for the season that will open for competition purposes on Saturday, Aug. 26. There will be much ere that date to interest followers of the game writes G. Wagsstaffe Simmons in496 words
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576 1939-08-17 32 Indians Need 327 Runs To Win Final (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Aug. 12. CACING a deficit of .‘127 runs, Selangor Indians have a gigantic task before them if they want to beat Selangor Club in the final of the Stonor Shield.576 words
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Article39 1939-08-17 32 England’ s Test XI —Iteuter London, Aug. 13. England's Test team to meet the West Indies at the Oval on Saturday in the final Test is: Hammond. Hutton. Compton. HardstafT. Nichols, W ood, Wright, Goddard, Perks. Oldfield and Keeton.—Iteuter—Iteuter - 39 words
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242 1939-08-17 32 ITNITED Services Officers had little difficulty in beating Merchants by right wickets in the S.C.C. tournament cricket match played on the padang The Merchants batted first and at one stage of their innings had seven wickets down for 17. Major Hugonln, the Services captain,242 words
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393 1939-08-17 32 AMONG those who attended the annual sports of the Pensionnat Notre Dame at the Cameron Highlands on Thursday were the British Resident. Pahang, Mr. C. C. Brown, who presented the prizes and the British Resident, Perak. Mr. Marcus Rex. Results were as follows: Girls,393 words
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Article127 1939-08-17 32 London, Aug. 13. pollowing are the results of the open- lng soccer matches in the first and second divisions of the Scottish League. DIVISION ONE Aberdeen 3 Celtic 1 Albion 5 Ayr United 0 Alloa 3 St. Johnstone 0 Clyde 4 Falkirk 6 Cowdenbeath 2 T.127 words
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Article51 1939-08-17 32 —Reuter. London, Aug. 14. Essex found two days enough to beat Derby in their county match at Southend by an innings and 31 runs in a low scoring game. Scores were: Derby: 70 (Nichols 6 for 18) and 79 (Nichols 5 for 26, Fames 5 for 52). Essex:—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article556 1939-08-17 32 The results of league matches playea during the week from Aug. g and 15 are: Tuesday, Aug. 8; Div. IIA, RA. <B\r» beat Pulau Brani. 3—1; Publishers beat R.A.O.C., 1—0: Div. IIB; Y.M.C.A beat Moravia 5—2. Wednesday Div. I, JRE. beat RAF 2— S.C.C. beat Gordon* 2—1; Div556 words
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Article89 1939-08-17 32 The August bogey competition of Garrison Golf Club was played at Tanglin on Saturday and Sunday, ana resulted in a tie between Capt. C. Rvan. E. A. Joy and C. F. Jennings with a return of two dowm. The following wer* best returns:— Captain C. Ryan <8) 289 words
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Article28 1939-08-17 32 Frankfurt, Aug. 1-j. R. Harbig, Germany, establish* world record for 400 metres in 46 the previous record being held Archie Williams, United States in see.28 words
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1026 1939-08-17 1 “No Restriction” And Barter To Axis Powers, Say Fraser Co. IN a weekly report on the share market, issued at the close of business on Aug. 15, Fraser and Company, sharebrokers, write: Blood at boiling point in the face of Parliamentary1,026 words
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Article341 1939-08-17 1 London. Aug. 15. /"VN the Stock Exchange today, an all-round advance in busier trading took place owing to more optimistic views of the European situation. Kaffirs and oils were prominent while there were useful gains throughout the list. Home rails were an exception and this section continues341 words
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Article393 1939-08-17 1 New York, Aug. 15 'J'HE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today. DOW JONES AVERAGES Monday’s Today’s Close Close changes 30 Industrials 140.18 141.29 up 1.11 20 Rails 28.56 28.66 up .10 15 Utilities 26.62 26.82 up .20 New York Stock Exchange,393 words
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69 1939-08-17 1 Spot Aug. Sept. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mar. Apr.-June London Aug 10 28% 28% 28% 28 13/16 28% 28% 8 9/16 11 28 9/16 28% 28% 28 11/16 28% 28% 8% 14 28% 28% 28% 28% 28 15/16 21 15/16 15 28 13/16 28% 28% 28 15/16 29 2969 words
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Article983 1939-08-17 2 Dull Conditions Few Price Changes BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Singapore, Aug. 13. MARKE T s nave now become thoroughly inured to political and war scares and the Danzig and Tokio developments during the week have had little, it any, eflect on Stocks and commodities983 words
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Article100 1939-08-17 2 r\URINU the week ending Aug. 5, 1939. exports of canned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 85,501 cases, of which 74,901 <BB per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 695 <1 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 6,000 n per cent.) cases to100 words
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Article27 1939-08-17 2 IN July the dredge of Sione Tin Ltd. worked for 322 hours, treated 56,300 cubic yards of material and produced 278 piculs of tin-ore.27 words
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674 1939-08-17 2 Position Now Very Similar To August Last Year IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued at noon on Aug. 10, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write:— In mid August 1938 we wrote as follows The anxiety shown early this week lest the present674 words
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205 1939-08-17 2 Washington. Aug. 3. TPHE Senate today approved the final 1 version of a Bill to give eflect to the barter of 600,000 bales of American cotton for British rubber, says an Exchange message. A compromise between the House and Senate versions of the205 words
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Article56 1939-08-17 2 export of dry rubber from the Malayan regulated area in July, totalled 37,624 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. This compares with an estimate of 37.500 tons furnished earlier in the month. The Mainland of Malaya exported 37.331 tons; Straits Settlement islands. 175 tons: Brunei56 words
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Article534 1939-08-17 3 orirsifondena* STOCK VALUATION AT YEAR-END To the Editor of the Straits Times riR, -Kindly allow me space in your 5 esteemed paper to express my opinion regarding stock valuation on estates at the year-end as put forward planter In the Straits Times of July 29. The expression534 words
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Article27 1939-08-17 3 S John C. Peter (76), Weymouth, an /j; tired banker, late of Hongkong lan Shai Banking Corporation, left 131 £122,168). Duty, £29,742.27 words
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278 1939-08-17 3 “THIS year so far has been one of meagre trading, pro--1 nounced nervousness and prevailing pessimism with a determination to await concrete political improvement before engaging in any extensive commitments, 99 write Fraser and Company, in their review of Malayan trade for the278 words
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Article209 1939-08-17 3 Stock Exchange Committee’s Ruling (From Our Own Correspondent.) I London, Aug. 2. N answer to an Inquiry, the Stock Exchange Committee has ruled than an order to sell Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation shares on the Hong Kong register and to purchase shares on the London209 words
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Article41 1939-08-17 3 GOLD exported to the United States for the four days ended midday July 31, amounted to £2,396,342 out of total shipments of £2,697.856. Imports during the same period were £571,736, of which £509,173 came from British India.41 words
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Article140 1939-08-17 3 Only 317 Tons Sold The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1446th auction, on Aug. 10, when there were: Lb. Tons Catalogued 1,188,728 530.68 Offered 1.059,101 472.81 Sold 711,723 317.73 London Spot 8 9 16d.; New York Spot 16%cts PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents140 words
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Article180 1939-08-17 3 Operating Results For Second Quarter nPHE following are the operating I results of tin-producing companies under the management of London Tin I Corporation Ltd. for the second quarter of this year:— Output including carryover Working Estistocks costs for mated (tons cons.) quarter mine profit* Rawang Tin Fields180 words
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89 1939-08-17 3 rubber stocks at the end of July were 29,809 tons, or 8,585 tons more than at the end of June. Of these stocks, 24,071 tons were in the hands of dealers and the balance of 5,738 tons was in possession of Harbour Boards, F.M.S.89 words
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Article531 1939-08-17 3 Good Reports From Estates T*HE fifth ordinary general meeting of the Anglo-Java Rubber Company, Ltd., was held in London last week. Mr. R. F. McNair Scott (the chairman), In moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said: The new form of accounts gave at a glance an531 words
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Article64 1939-08-17 3 T'HE following statistics relating to tin-ore production refer to July: Piculs Hours Yardage ore Katu Tin 388 92.000 490 Renong Con. 623 258,000 803 Ratrut Basin 549 108.000 610 Brlsels Con 610 70,000 0 tons The estimated cost of the output of Katu Tin was $11,800; of64 words
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346 1939-08-17 4 Planning Ahead To Provide For Local Consumption IT TAKES 130 YEARS TO GROW HARDWOOD CROP LIKE CHENG AI (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 10. AN annual consumption of 40,000,000 cubic feet of timber A should be provided for in -Malaya states346 words
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Article148 1939-08-17 4 '■piiE following crops ol rubber were 1 harvested by the respective estates in July: lb. United Patani Rubber 238 482 MalakoH Rubber 134.900 Taiping Rubber 91.708 Sungci Batu Rubber 44.900 Windsor Rubber 22,139 Foothills 24,500 Kuala Muda Rubber 161,768 Val d’Or Rubber 26,802 Gadek Rubber Estate 54,100148 words
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174 1939-08-17 4 •From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 10. |N 1937, pineapple eases worth $169,432 i wore Imported almost entirely from j Japan, but last year the value ot these j imports was only $17,975 of which less than 19 per cent, came from174 words
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Article27 1939-08-17 4 to the value of £519,799 from Australia and India was landed at Plymouth on Aug. 3 from the liner Maloja and forwarded to London.27 words
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Article134 1939-08-17 4 -Straits Times cable. (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Aug. 15. CONSUMPTION of rubber in the United States in July, at 43,880 tons, was 3.379 tons less than June consumption, according to figures contained in the Questionnaire issued today. Stocks, however, continue to fall-Straits Times cable. - 134 words
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Article124 1939-08-17 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 15. The following are today’s bid Quotations for Fixed Trusts s. d. British Empire “A” 18 3 British Empire “B” 8 lOV2 British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C’prehensive 14 Oxd. British General "A” 18 IV 2 British General “3”124 words
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191 1939-08-17 4 Ample Funds Available For Improvement Of Reserves (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 12. JtIAT the forestry position in Malaya, particularly in the F.M.S. and Johore, is very strong, is indicated in the annual report of the Forest Department. It is believed that191 words
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351 1939-08-17 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 13 “THE interests of the mining community must obviously 1* considered, but the needs of the Malay smallholde r an <| of other members of the community must likewise not h- f or gotten,” states the351 words
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149 1939-08-17 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Aug. 12 TTHE Prime Minister, Luang PiM l Songgram, who is also Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued an official statement contradicting persistent rumours that “the Thai Government has changed its policy of neutrality by taking sides witn149 words
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Article1186 1939-08-17 5 Issued ’Jy Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, August 16, 10 a.m. MINING issue Val Buyers Seller* 4 Ampat Tin 1/® 4/J Au>u*al Amal 4/7# Al Austral Malay 88/- 40/- Aver Hltam 199 20/9 Aver Weng 0.72 0.74 ii Bangrin Tin 17/- 18/- Batu Selangor1,186 words
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Article606 1939-08-17 5 London Exchange Prices On Aug. 4 Allagar (2/) /8; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/4#; Amal. Bruas (2/) 1/4#; Amal. Bruas Pf. (2/) 1/10#; Anglo-Mal&y 7/6; Ayer Kuning 21/3; Badenoch 16/; Bagan 8erai 15/; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/2; Banteng 13/4#; Batang (2/) 1/5; Batu Caves 13/7#; Batu Tlga 20/1#; Bekoh606 words
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141 1939-08-17 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapme, Aug. 15, 5 p.m. Books Total fot Company Dividend Close Date Ex Ulv financial vear TIN Payable Date to date Batu Selangor 2%% Aug 22 Aug 24 Aug. 23 5% Kramat Tin 3d. No. 27 Aug. 23 Aug 30 Aug. 24 5^ Raub141 words
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Article44 1939-08-17 5 r 4 HE official price of tin in Singapore 1 on Aug. 10 was $114.12% per picul of 133 1/3 lb. on Aug. 11 $114.12% on Aug. 12 $114.12%; on Aug. 14 $114.12%; on Aug. 15 $114.25; on Aug. 16 $ll4.44 words
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130 1939-08-17 5 I.R.R.C. Barter Plan’s 80,000 Tons Of Rubber -Reuter. CONSIDERATION NEXT MONTH? London, Aug. 15. THE next meeting of tbe Inter- national Rubber Regulation Committee will probably be held on Sept. 7, according to well-informed circles in London. At present the chairman, Sir John Campbell, Is on holiday. Special Interest attaches-Reuter. , - 130 words
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Article99 1939-08-17 5 Reuter. No British Interests Mentioned Amsterdam, Aug. 15. WO British interests are mentioned in a long provisional list of Mendelssohns’ creditors which has been deposited in the registry. The list reveals that Mendelssohns sold considerable amounts of foreign treasury bonds which, in many cases, itReuter. - 99 words
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Article160 1939-08-17 5 London Exchange Priced On Aug. 4 Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/0; Ayer Hltam (5/* 19/; 3angrin 17/; Oopeng Cons. (5/) 7/; Hongkong (5/) 15/6; Idris (5/) 4/9; Ipoh (10/) 17/6; Kamunting (5/) 7/7V6; Kepong Killlnghall (5/) 12/9; Kinta (5/) 8/3; Kinta Kellas (5/) 3/6; Kramat Pulal (5/) 0/3; Malayan Drg.160 words
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Article124 1939-08-17 5 TPHE outpu". of gold from Raub Austra.ian Gold Mining Co., Ltd In the four weeks ended Aug 12. was 1,951 ounces fine, compared with 1.913 ounces fine In the preceding four weeks. The local secretaries say that the crushing battery treated 4.910 tons of ore124 words
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