The Straits Budget, 4 April 1940
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1940-04-04 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES fESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] N#. 4286. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1940. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency27 words
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Article1208 1940-04-04 1 t Singapore, Wednesday. •J*HE new and additional taxation which was aooroved in the Legislative Council yesterday is expected to yield a total of $4,750,000 a year. The taxation remains in force for a year, when it will become subject to further approval. The War Duties Taxation1,208 words
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Article, Illustration66 1940-04-04 1 The Sultan of Brunei was crowned recently at a ceremony at the Astana Mahkota. These pictures which are the first to arrive in Singapore of the ceremony, show (above) the Sultan and the Tungku Ampuan at the Bersanding ceremony and (right) the crowning of66 words
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Article1152 1940-04-04 1 power.—Straits Times, Mar. 28. commenting on the threaten- ace offensive” at the time 1 Mr sumner Welles’s visit to t in we suggested that the Nazis jVm still hope to (hive a wedge e'we.n Great Britain and France fc mPal ;.s of a spurious offer of a tttlement.power.—Straits Times, Mar. 28. - 1,152 words
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Article1021 1940-04-04 1 fulfil his boasts.—Straits Times. Mar. 29. Willingness to lend, no less than ability to save, is one of the sources of Great Britain’s present financial strength. Thus, the fact that the income from British investments overseas last year was in the neighbourhood of £165,000,000 is due to Britishfulfil his boasts.—Straits Times. Mar. 29. - 1,021 words
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Article994 1940-04-04 2 war should be a long one.—Straits Times, Mar. 30. In conditions of modern warfare the problems facing the rail transport industry are stupendous These problems are not to be measured solely by the number of men and the volume of equipment that have to be transported.war should be a long one.—Straits Times, Mar. 30. - 994 words
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Article1112 1940-04-04 2 1 ao with them.”—Straits irne s Apr. i. During the past few weeks, Nazi propagandists have ceased to refer to the German defences along the French frontier as the Siegfried Line and have used instead the term West Wall.” An interesting explanation of this sudden change‘ 1 ao with them.”—Straits irne-s- Apr. i. - 1,112 words
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Article1158 1940-04-04 3 and selfishness !—Straits Times, Apr. 2. •nv of writing, the special Legislative Council I ,Q -day has not taken place. From what happened in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, however, plus the communique issued last night by the Department of Information, it is clear what we in theand selfishness !—Straits Times, Apr. 2. - 1,158 words
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Article1264 1940-04-04 3 Straits Times, Apr. 3. There was only one surprise at yesterday’s special meeting of the Legislative Council, and that was the tone of the speech by the Financial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. H. Weisberg. It was known that Mr. Weisberg would make a statement on the subject of aStraits Times, Apr. 3. - 1,264 words
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Article155 1940-04-04 4 A NUMBER of appreciative letters have been received from Arab residents of Java as well as Malaya since the Singapore station began to broadcast for their community at ten o’clock every night. A letter from Batavia is particularly interesting. “After ten o’clock.” says the writer, “people155 words
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Article, Illustration283 1940-04-04 4 TTIE Salvation Army has started its annual appeal, and an illustrated brochure displays vividly the valuable work this organization is carrying on in Malaya. There is a rail for public subscriptions for $35,000. Lieut.-Col. H. A. Lord, the oflicer commanding, in283 words
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Article20 1940-04-04 4 Mr. R. Middleton Smith M.C.S., a well-known tennis player, has been elected president of the Negri Sembilan Lawn Tennis Association.20 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article98 1940-04-04 4 SANSOM.—At Batu Gajah Hospital on Mar. 27. to Doreen, wife of G. D. Sansom. Walbrook Estate, Sitiawan, a daughter. EDWARDS.—At General Hospital, Singapore, on March 28, to Joan Marguerite, wife of Geoffrey Edwards, Public Works Department, a son. VINES.—To Hilary (nee Howells) wife of Squadron Leader. D. S. E.98 words
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Article159 1940-04-04 4 DONALDSON—STOCKS. —The engagement is announced between William Lee, younger son of the late John Donaldson, Aberdeen, and Mrs Donaldson, Oxford, and Olive Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs P. C. Stocks. Wye, Kent. The engagement is announced of Mr. I.ee Ong Choon, son of the late Mr. and159 words
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Article333 1940-04-04 4 Leaders—- Brotherly Love Financial Strength 1 Railways And The War 1 Stabbed In The Back 1 Getting Down To It -2 Unweisberg Summary of World News 2 Financial Supplement 0 Financial and Commercial New? to date, following page Malayan General News— Councillor Urges Loans To Aid Britain Tributes To333 words
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Obituary142 1940-04-04 4 DEATHS te M Madame Wee Whye Nco. wife 01 rn npace f# Lee Woon Chwee. passed awn\ i at 20, Balmoral Road. Joseph^ CLIFFORD.—(Jeanne There.. d a nd Henriette), wife of G F n and youngest daughter of the and st Barpnne de Lavenant oi non* Germains, at Sunnyslde N142 words
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749 1940-04-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. OANS as a means of contributing to the Imperial treasury for the prosecution of the war were strongly advocated by Ir. E. D. Shearn749 words
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Article208 1940-04-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. A TRIBUTE to his very statesmanlike administration of the government during recent dark months was paid by Col. Cecil Rae, Senior Unofficial Member, to the High Commissioner. Sir Shcnton Thomas, in the Federal Council to-day Col. Rae referred208 words
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240 1940-04-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. TTIE extent of the Chinese oppo- sition in the F.M.S. to the imposition of income tax was revealed by Mr. Yong Shook Lin when he spoke on the motion for the adjournment of the Federal240 words
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278 1940-04-04 5 “Spat On Maltreated” By Nazis, Says N. I. Press I\JOT on ly our dignity as a nation W but our self-preservation demands that anxiety about our neutrality may be finally shaken off. We have been sufficiently insulted, spat upon and maltreated, and an end must be made of it.” This278 words
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Article, Illustration314 1940-04-04 5 CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND Tin Rubber Gifts Advocated HONG KONG POLICY QUOTED (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. A SUGGESTION that the FM S. contribute in Kind and donate produce which was essential to the prosecution of the war was maue by Mr. W. G. C. Blunn (Selangor) speaking314 words
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164 1940-04-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 26. ACCORDING to the management of the Sungei Besi Mines, where 1,500 workmen were paid off on Friday after being on strike for over a week, 80 men have already returned to work.164 words
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Article68 1940-04-04 5 THE Malayan Magic Circle entertained a large number of friends at Circle House last week with a bright revue. Feats of magic, of course, piedomir.ated and had the audience thoroughly mystified, but Dorothy Miller, the producer, varied the programme of Circle Hl-Lights very well. Comedy, music68 words
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686 1940-04-04 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. DEFERRING to income tax at to-day’s meeting of the Fedc- ral Council, the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, said that, for686 words
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246 1940-04-04 6 THE ‘‘unfortunate harrier” between European and 1 European staffs in schools in Singapore was ro, llm T on by Mr. E. V. Davies, headmaster of Rangoon Road S'h at the annual mcel ing of the Singapore TeachmV t UM) tion.246 words
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145 1940-04-04 6 'J'HF United Planting Association of Malaya is opposed to the introduction of income tax in this country, as a method of raising funds to help the Imperial war effort. The association suggests alternative methods of taxation and loans. At a meeting of145 words
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Article131 1940-04-04 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 30. THE preparedness of estates to work 1 under emergency conditions was alluded to by Mr. James Marshall at the Central Perak Planting Association. He said I have made casual reference to the apprehensions of last autumn that occasion131 words
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Article, Illustration16 1940-04-04 6 ‘AV-zTixit 1 r&rsMr. rss,, '»3, *sx s„? —Straits Times picture.■—Straits Times picture. - 16 words
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186 1940-04-04 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat. Apr. 1. THE case in which two Malays, Haji Mohamed bin Noh and Mohamcd Towel bin Andak, were charged with shooting a deer at Labis ended to-day. Three witnesses for the prosecution denied all knowledge of186 words
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38 1940-04-04 6 A REUTER London message reped; the death of Brigadier Harold Harrison, who at one time <"y jj the General Staff in Singapore* was also G. 5.0.1., British troop-'» China from 1935 to 193738 words
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Article44 1940-04-04 6 (From Our Own Correspond Sere mban. M- 1! *'^j u THREE elephants paid a vi Beranang a lew days matter was reported to the a and the animals were scarce will be remembered that enn elephants damaged a Sakai Ulu Beranang.44 words
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Article, Illustration873 1940-04-04 7 BRIBERY CORRUPTION “FLOURISHING” government Urged To Put Own House In Order UNOFFICIAL’S REFERENCE TO “WILFUL BLINDNESS” (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 1. «p( |i of the opposition to the imposition of income tax (1 would not have arisen if bribery and corruption did not ourish to an appalling873 words
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Article39 1940-04-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 29. THE 400 Chinese masons and labourers of the new $2,000.000 hospital for third class patients at Johore Bahru who went on strike on Tuesday, resumed work to-day.39 words
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505 1940-04-04 7 AVER $300,000 worth of damage was caused by one of the most serious fires in the heart of the city on Saturday when the premises of Roneo, Ltd., in Malacca Street were burnt out. For more505 words
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199 1940-04-04 7 of two Cantonese who held v up a Chinese detective in St. Andrew’s Hoad shortly after midnight one day last week was shot in the abdomen. The wounded man managed to run away, but he was located in the General Hospital. He199 words
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174 1940-04-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 27. THAT extensions to the Ipoh aerodrome have progressed rapidly, and although not yet opened for use by aircraft, the work has much improved the existing facilities, is stated in the report of the Perak Flying174 words
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Article54 1940-04-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.» Ipoh. Mar. 29. TWO full-grown tigers have been seen prowling on the road to the Cameron Highlands in the past two days. The recent dry spell might have caused them to leave the lowlands for cooler regions, it is believed. A wellknown Chinese54 words
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114 1940-04-04 7 SINGAPORE’S newest bridge at Pulau Saigon has been given the name of “Clemenceau Bridge." Costing $250,000 it is expected to be completed this month, when it will form one of the links of a scheme to Join up a lew arterial highway starting from Clemer.ceau114 words
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Article, Illustration854 1940-04-04 8 THE work of the Royal Navy in Malayan waters was described by Rear-Admiral T. B. Drew, Rear-Admiral, Malaya, when he addressed the Singapore Rotary Club last week. Among854 words
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Article67 1940-04-04 8 MR. John Barnard, business manager of the Batu Pahat Players, whose production Cinderella realized $3,278.16 for the Malaya Patriotic Fund, wishes to thank all those who helped them in their eiTorts in various ways. The total amount collected has been paid to the Batu67 words
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368 1940-04-04 8 THE Royal Singapore Flying Club registered 109 fl v i 1 hours for March—a -ecord for Malaya and arm.no'a highest totals of all flying clubs in the British Empire S The previous club record wa hours in368 words
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211 1940-04-04 8 AN indication of the formidable list of work accomplished during the 2*2 months strike in the Singapore Harbour Board dockyard by European foreman and the Eurasian, Malay and Indian employees was given to a reporter on Sunday by an official of the211 words
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150 1940-04-04 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. DESCRIBED as “an important event in the history ol the Malay States” by Mr. John Hands, hon. secretary of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Relief Fund, is a contribution of $5OO from the Selangor Government as a relief150 words
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Article104 1940-04-04 8 MR. Stephen Gordon Taylor, manager oi Petaling Estate, Selangor, was married to Miss Mary King at St Andrew’s Cathedral on April 1. The Rev. A. S. Giles, of the R.A.F., Seletar, officiated, and Dr. C. H. Withers-Payne was at the organ. The bride is the only104 words
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Article156 1940-04-04 8 AN appeal by a British Army Officer. Lt. H. Huleatt, against a conviction for a motoring offence was allowed by Sir Percy McElwaine. in the High Court last week. Appearing for Huleatt, Mr. A. Thorne said that his client had bee:, before the traffic court156 words
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Article68 1940-04-04 8 (From Our Own Correspondent' Malacca, Mar. r the AT the annual general ne ;d Malacca Planters’ AssocianJi at the Malacca Club to-cla> lowing were elected to ..Mir* man. Mr. W. A. Wilken; v miu ee. man, Mr. J. Snoxhill: 1 ie p Messrs. W. H. C. Horn, A.68 words
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Article43 1940-04-04 8 The cinema show gi v, :1 Roxy Theatre in aid oi t r(1 p L pore Muslim Turkish Eartl 1 v pti.ir lief Fund raised $7f>0. W ,i‘un film, “Tears of Love” was sh s the patronage of the Chid Sir Percy McElwalne.43 words
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933 1940-04-04 9 BUSINESS ROUTINE HAS BEEN REVOLUTIONIZED Chamber Chairman Wartime Exchange Control MEMBERS ASKED TO FURNISH VIEWS ON INCOME TAX JEMEWING the activities of merchants and traders in since the outbreak of war, Mr. C. R. Cherry, i the annual meeting last week of the Singapore Chamber f Commerce, declared that exchange933 words
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Article, Illustration37 1940-04-04 9 Captain Thomas Sydney Taylor, of the sth Battalion <Pathans) 14th Punjab Regiment and his bride Miss Olive Mary Agar, after their wedding at the Tanglin Garrison Church last week.—Straits Times picture —Straits Times picture..—Straits Times picture. - 37 words
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298 1940-04-04 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 2(5. CONCRETE suggestions for improving the lot of the Malays in this country are advanced by the Malay newspaper Majlis, in an editorial. They include the exercise of sovereign powers by the Rulers, subject to the advice of298 words
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391 1940-04-04 9 old friend, Registration of Partnerships, has died unmourned at the comparatively ripe age of approximately 60 years. Much has been written and said anc! thought about him and he had few friends,” said Mr. C. R. Cherry, chairman, at the annual meeting of391 words
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Article148 1940-04-04 9 A MEETING attended by 400 Arabs, including Arab leaders, at the AllMalaya Muslim Missionary Society in Gcylang Road last week unanimously decided to form an "Arab Union" in Singapore The objects ol the society will be to look after the legitimate interests of the community148 words
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133 1940-04-04 9 "LIITLER is bad Some Germans like him; others do not. Anyhow, we don’t like him,” declared the spokesman of 200 Chinese sailo.s from German merchant ships who arrived in Singapore last week by the Conte Verde, en route for Shanghai. Formerly resident In Singapore133 words
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1300 1940-04-04 10 MALAYAN shipments of pineapples during 1939, at 2,725,279 cases, were, it is believed, the largest yearly total on record, said Mr. C. R. Cherry, chairman, addressing the annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce.1,300 words
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Article1070 1940-04-04 10 The Central Board of Pineapple Packers. Malaya, continued to control the selling organization, packing quotas and price fixing of all Malayan pineapples. On Jan. 1, 1939. the price of 48/1 V 2 lb cubes fixed by the Central Board stood at $3 a case for good average quality1,070 words
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85 1940-04-04 10 —Central News. MR. KAO LING-PAI Ih Consul-General at sin h,ne who is at present visitin','?»' I’', 1 king, in an interview Press, said that tjle oil lh< Chinese had contributed si'n'ol 45 000 to Chinas war ehesT outbreak of the War. Ja Panese Wang Ching-wei’s•—Central News. - 85 words
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Article101 1940-04-04 10 In' his address in Septemb* r Cherry, he referred to the in th? conditions which had been nili s liquor trade, but, speaking S J( 0 trade conditions for the secot. the year were very good. qp ntem* After the tbreak of war stocks ber there was a101 words
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697 1940-04-04 11 R. R - By R. R. U K1X-KN0WN leader writer ,.,'the local press once renarl:cd that there exist in this many people who speak Known language. 1, woe is f. am one of them. I speak jj<h with a Malayan accent, r re mh with an697 words
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Article184 1940-04-04 11 YOU must realize that this is a very serious offence. lam going to impose the nominal fine $l, but if there is any further offence of this type by you the fine will be very much higher.” Thus said Mr. H. Watson, Singapore third police184 words
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235 1940-04-04 11 Singapore, Mar. 29. ANE of the sequels to the strike of Singapore Harbour Board dockyard and machine shop artisans will be the reopening, after nine years, of the Tanjong Pagar section of the dockyard which closed in 1931 owing to the depression. This dockyard235 words
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Article25 1940-04-04 11 Dr. J. C. Niven, Malaria Research Officer attached to the Institute or Medical Research, F.M.S., has been appointed to act as Pathologist of the Institute.25 words
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465 1940-04-04 11 THE demagnetizing of ships to combat the magnetic mine 1 menace of the Germans has been going on in Singapore for some time, declared Rear-Admiral T. B. Drew, RearAdmiral, Malaya, in the course of his address to the Singapore Rotary465 words
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343 1940-04-04 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 27. /"'•HARGED with removing a motor car without the permission cf the owner, two soldiers, L/Cpl. Rider and Private Betteridge, were acquitted by Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the first magistrate, to-day. Rider was fined $5O343 words
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Article156 1940-04-04 11 J I'HE following new office-bearers were 1 elected at the annual meeting of the Ceylon Tamils’ Association, Singapore, last week President: Mr. M. V. Pillai; vice-president: Dr. P. Thillairmthan; hon. gen. secretary Mr. M. Gunaretnam; hon. treasurer: Mr. 3. Nicholas; hon. literary secretary; Mr. S. J. Alfred;156 words
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366 1940-04-04 12 1,200 S.H.B. STRIKERS GO BACK TO WORK About 300 Younger Men Refuse To Return THREE VESSELS DRYDOCKED MORE EXPECTED SOON Singapore, Mar. 28. lINDEIt police protection, about 1,200 of the i,500 artisans of the Singapore Harbour Hoard marched into the dockyard this morning to work again after a strike lasting366 words
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Article55 1940-04-04 12 From Our Own Correspondent» Penang, Mar. 29. THE funeral ol Mr. Audley Adams took 1 place yesterday in Penang. The Rev. H. J. Paine officiated. Mr. Adams, who was 77. came to Penang from Sydney. Ho was a mining engineer and spent many years in the East,55 words
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Article285 1940-04-04 12 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 14. THE late Mr. Thomas S. Baker, of West Byfleet, England, a former officer ol the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, left a fortune of £73,631. A frequent visitor to Singapore in years gone by, Mr. Frederick Wagner, chief courier ol285 words
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Article, Illustration48 1940-04-04 12 The Commandant of the F.M.S. Police Depot Mr. D P Macnamnm J his bride, formerly Miss Cicely Reeve-Tucker leaving St. Andrew* rh,r\ d Kuala Lumpur, after ihcir wedding last week, under an archurn, swords held by brother officers of the bridegroom. iaj 048 words
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421 1940-04-04 12 Police Depot Commandant Marries Mr. Macnamara Miss Reeve-Tucker (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Mar. 27. THE Commandant of the F.M.S. Police Depot. Mr. Dhonaiil Patrick Macnamara. was married today to Miss Cicely St. Maur ReeveTucker at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The bridegroom is the son of the late Rev.421 words
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282 1940-04-04 12 COUR non-commissioned officers 1 of the Singapore police force, who carried out good work when given responsible jobs during the recent clan trouble between the Hengwha and Hockchia rickshapullers, were presented with letters of commendation last week282 words
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93 1940-04-04 12 (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban. Mar th*’ N« rl AT the recent annual meeting oi de Sembilan Punjab Association w elded to alter the name of the a that of the N. S. Sikh Union. New office-bearers were elected as fo vjce President: Mr.93 words
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Advertisement35 1940-04-04 12 ADELPHI THE HOTEL IN TOWN SEA VIEW THE HOTEL ON THE SEASHORE BOTH HOTELS ENJOY AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION FOR FOOD 8c SERVICE WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE FAVOUR OF YOUR PATRONAGE H. O. WASER. GENERAL MANAGER.35 words
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477 1940-04-04 13 By A Straits Times Special Correspondent of the most remarkable documents found at the secret J printinu headquarters of the Communist Anti-Enemy i(kinu Ip Society—mentioned in the police court recently Jwas a handwritten report by an agitator who systematically477 words
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102 1940-04-04 13 t to' l st Wl i y t 0 Manlla a '-d Shanghai f, rman' v-I, afre sh are over 100 Uf ‘and othor°« S srom5 rom Germany. Pra- the Cont/i Tr Pa F^ s of Czecho-Slovakla ii L er de, which arrived here102 words
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270 1940-04-04 13 THERE is drama in the simple 1 general instructions for the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Singapore in the event of warfare, contained in a booklet issued by Captain Goodman Ambler, district superintendent of the Brigade. The Brigade270 words
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Article126 1940-04-04 13 BUDDHISM is divided into three main sections according to the language through which Buddhism is propogated.” declared the Venerable Tai Hsu, president ot the Chinese Buddhist Association and leader of a Chinese goodwill mission, who arrived here from Colombo bv the Conte Verde last week. He126 words
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Article50 1940-04-04 13 <From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Mar. 29 DR. G. van Egmond has been appointed acting vice-consul for the Netherlands in Penang in place of Mr. H H. Oerlemans who is shortly going on leave. Dr. Egmond is now in charge of the Penang ..gency of Netherlands Trading Society.50 words
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455 1940-04-04 13 SINGAPORE LESSONS OF SPANISH AIR RAIDS Ambulance Brigade Surgeon On Local Requirements IT is estimated that the first air raid on Singapore—if ever 1 one occurs—may result as it did in Barcelona during the Spanish civil war, in about 415 people being killed and 579 wounded, while casualties would still455 words
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2144 1940-04-04 14 FROM OUR PLANTING CORRESPONDENT pEW, if any, of the speeches of chairmen of rubber companies contain, for both shareholders and planters, the wealth of interesting matter and details as those of Mr. W. H. Macgregor, chairman of the Chermang Development2,144 words
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190 1940-04-04 14 A YER Panas Rubber Estate I earned a profit of <" the year ended January hj 2 the directors recommend h a d ment of a dividend of 8 per This compares with $36,905 and a 4 per cent dlv 01 the previous190 words
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Article180 1940-04-04 14 bINAL dividend of 4 per cent., making 6 per cent, for the vear, is recommended by the directors of the Kamasan Rubber Company, Ltd., and will be considered at the company’s annual meeting at Kuala Lumpur, on April 5. The profit for the year180 words
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Article76 1940-04-04 14 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Mar 26 MR- J. S. H. CUNYNGHAM-BROWN. the Seremban magistrate, is at present in Seremban general hospital, recovering from an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Cunyngham-Brown will proceed or transfer to Jasin when he leaves hospital ana his place at Seremban will be taken76 words
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1173 1940-04-04 15 q\\[ JOHN BAGNALL, delivering his chairman's address at J tin* annual meeting of the Straits Trading Company, Itd in Singapore last week, attacked the Government's iolicv in fixing a maximum price of tin in the Straits SettleL n t>1,173 words
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Article2049 1940-04-04 15 would have happened had unlimited production until further notice been permitted. There has been a substantial increase in world’s tin stocks since the outbreak of war and the movement is all to the good in these times when anything may happen to the trade routes of the2,049 words
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694 1940-04-04 16 A TOTAL turn-over last year amounting to approximately $113,250,000, or just under £17.000,000, was repo: led by Mr. F. I) Thompson, presiding at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association last week.694 words
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Article161 1940-04-04 16 ANE of the most important events in v Malayan flying circles last year was the formation by Government of an advisory committee for the Malayan flying clubs, said Mr. F. G. Lundon, the president, at the annual meeting of the Royal Singapore Fiying Club last week161 words
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189 1940-04-04 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 28. 'THE death is announced in Lon- don of Mr. William John Gallagher. former chairman of the Rubber Growers’ Association. Mr Gallagher, who was a scientist and research worker of repute, was chairman of the R.G.A189 words
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Article39 1940-04-04 16 1 From Our Ov;;*, Correspondent > Malacca. Mar. 29. THE death occurred from heart failure this morning at 3.30 of Dr. A. C. Dutta, who retired in February. 1936 from the Malayan Medical Service, aged 58.39 words
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Article, Illustration357 1940-04-04 16 p*OR more than a month Miss Marie Nev, the well-known British actress, has been hard at work with plans for her Shakespearean recital which she is to give in aid of war charities at the Victoria Theatre on April 23. Shakespeare? birthday.357 words
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2455 1940-04-04 17 LABOUR DISPUTES MORE DIRECT ACTION WANTED Further Trouble May Lie Ahead COLLIERY CHAIRMAN WARNS INDUSTRY lIXTIL a much simplified procedure is adopted, and more I direct action is taken by the Government against those Responsible for methods of subversion —as distinct from relorm—among the labouring classes of Malaya, industries will2,455 words
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Article, Illustration1294 1940-04-04 18 “IN this, as in former crises of the British Empire, the Straits Chinese have staunchly, steadfastly and solidly stood for Great Britain and have been heart and soul in support of her,” said Mr.1,294 words
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Article209 1940-04-04 18 'From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Mar. 29. •THERE was a happy ending at St. Mark’s Church here to-day to the romance ot a local Army officer whose bride was at one stage not permitted to travel to Malaya, when Lieutenant Douglas Edward Digby Morris, of the209 words
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653 1940-04-04 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Mar. 29. QREAT interest is being- shown in Java in reports that are now current regarding German purchases of raw materials in the Netherlands Indies and the belief that efforts will be made to get these653 words
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Article32 1940-04-04 18 0 t U'* Ml. M. N. Dutt ot the 1 a payment, Seremban, who secretary of the Negri Sem Association was entertainc Negri Sembilan Indian Youth Section at a fare\s on Saturday.32 words
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Article, Illustration415 1940-04-04 19 'H K Straits Times correspondent cables that London newspapers are giving prominence to reports that a German boat campaign is expected in the China Sea and Pacific in ie near future. Itenton Thomas.—Straits Times picture. - 415 words
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Article103 1940-04-04 19 '•'•in Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Apr. 1. lyj*' W lIITE, formerly European < h ir!*' v ,f l ie EM.S. prisons, was W,", tf, -clay before the acting M„h,!'', magistrate, Tungku in» m, 1 i' v 1 h >Kamously niarry,W,SS I W. Webb at Seremban wit,.’103 words
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206 1940-04-04 19 THE gift of £5,000 from the Malaya Patriotic Fund to the French Red Cross has been received with great appreciation. A letter from the French Ambassador in London to the Malayan Agent, Mr. G. E. Cator, tells how the money is to be206 words
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Article, Illustration397 1940-04-04 19 TERIMA-KASI! Or, to use a more topical and earthly expression —here’s mud in your eye! A ‘gasper’ is more appreciated on French soil than in the cool evening air in Raffles’ beautiful gardens. I often endeavour to catch the tropical atmosphere by397 words
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Article86 1940-04-04 19 A REVEALING sidelight on the loyalty of the Malays and their desire to help Britain in the war is given by the following extract from the official diary of the District Officer, Temerloh, Pahang “A number of Malay women of Mukim Perak offered mats86 words
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312 1940-04-04 19 GIFTS of garments for men of the Royal Navy, the families of men of the fighting forces, and evacuated children, sent from Malaya, have been very gratefully appreciated. A letter of thanks received by Lady Thomas from the Soldiers', Sailors’ and Airmen’s312 words
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165 1940-04-04 19 THE following further contributions to the Indian Troops Entertainment Fund are announced by Rai Bahadur Prithvi Chand. hon. secretary of the Fund Previously acknowledged $3,537. Mr. Mohamed Zubair $25; “Anonymous” $20o; balance out of Joint-dinner expenditure $4 52; Khan Sahib Mohamed Amin (donation for165 words
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WEEK’S WORLD NEWS IN SUMMARY SPECIAL STRAITS BUDGET FEATURE
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Article540 1940-04-04 20 Mar. 27. CORRESPONDENTS with the British air force in France report that the greatest day of air activity experienced by the R.A.F. there since the war began was the subject of a congratulatory telegram from Air Marshal Barratt, commander-in-chief of British air forces in France, proudly displayed in the540 words
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Article539 1940-04-04 20 Mar. 28. AN unconfirmed report that Ger- man warships “have steamed or are steaming” out of Wilhelmshaven to engage the British forces on contraband control duty was given by the Home radio announcer to-night. The announcer added that German merchantmen in northern waters had been instructed to seek shelter539 words
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Article548 1940-04-04 20 Mar. 29. jyi MOLOTOV, the Soviet Premier and Foreign Minister, addressed the Soviet Parliament in Moscow to-night. “During the past five months there have been many instances of Franco-British hostility towards the Soviet Union,” he declared The policy pursued by Uie Soviet Union is obviously not palatable to the548 words
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Article518 1940-04-04 20 JHE speech of M. Moto&i Premier and Foreign' r missar. reaffirming Hus s ,a'. s mination to refrain from naH tion in the war between (i.i?' and the Allies, is given grea?? 1 minence in the London ports Reuter. s It is regarded as a snub to pin and518 words
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Article576 1940-04-04 21 Mar. 31. to me that an intensificaof the struggle is to be nd we certainly are by *1' inclined to shrink front (|l .Mi-. Winston Churchill, j,,,.(! of the Admiralty, in a talk last night on the ,„,vss of the war. the major portion of his talk Churchill concerned576 words
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Article521 1940-04-04 21 .—British Wireless. Reuter. Apr. 1. A COMPLETE check-up on Bri- tain’s wartime industry will be provided by an order made by the Ministry of Supply under the Defence Regulations which requires all factories to make returns regarding their labour and production. Returns will be required at intervals. The first,.—British Wireless.; Reuter. - 521 words
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Article534 1940-04-04 21 Apr. 2. AN Admiralty communique announces that German aircraft attacked Scapa Flow at dusk tonight. They were driven off by the lire of ships and batteries. Bombs were dropped, one of which fell on shore. No ship was hit or damaged. One German aircraft is believed to have been534 words
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314 1940-04-04 21 .—Reuter. London, Apr. 2. AN Air Ministry communique states: “R.A.F. aircraft of the bomber command were actively engaged in reconnaissance over the North Sea yesterday. During the day enemy patrol vessels were attacked with bombs and one enemy aircraft of the.—Reuter. - 314 words
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151 1940-04-04 21 Central Nows Chungking, Apr. 1. MR. Tan Kail Kce, leader of the South Seas Comfort Mission, and members of the People’s Political Council were the guests of honour at a dinner party given by Dr. Chang Po-lin, Vice-Speaker of the People’s Political Council,Central Nows - 151 words
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Article49 1940-04-04 21 Reuter Washington. Apr 2 A TREATY of conciliation between the United States and .South Africa wa. signed to-day. It provides that any dispute arising between tin* two parties shall be referred to a permanent compilation committee consisting of five members, two of whom will renresent the United States —ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article, Illustration499 1940-04-04 22 .—Reuter. Singapore, Mar. 28. A PROPOSAL from the Amateur Athletic Association of Malaya “that no A.A.A.M. championship meeting shall be held throughout the duration of the war,” was read at the annual general meeting of the.—Reuter. - 499 words
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Article236 1940-04-04 22 TMIK S.CR.C. beat the R.A.F. (Kallang) by three wickets in a cricket match played on Hong Lim Green on Sunday. The scores were: R.A.F. (KALLANG) Marsh not out 50 Massey lbw. C. Wong 0 Cameron c Kong Siew b C. Wong 7 Thomas b C. Wong236 words
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Article75 1940-04-04 22 AT the annual meeting of the Singa- Pore Swimming Club on Suday. Mr H.J.Rae was elected new president and Mr. G. A. Cesslord vice-president. Mr. C. R. Davidge is the new captain and Mr. C. A. Lea vice-captain. Members of the new committee are Mr. W. C75 words
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615 1940-04-04 22 DOTH the Ceylon Sports Club cricket teams were U prisingly beaten by the Indian Association Balestier on Sunday. In the first eleven fixture on the I.A. ground which began in the morning, the C.S.C. were skittled out for615 words
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251 1940-04-04 22 Y HE tournament cricket fixture between the R.N.-R.A P. «fc Merchants ended in a draw on Sunday at Seletar. Batting first the Services piled up 249 runs, which they took two-and-half hours to collect. The Merchants had scored 179 runs for six wickets251 words
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201 1940-04-04 22 THE first century by an S.R.C. batsman this season was scored on the padang on Sunday when E. Le Merrier knocked up an unbeaten 108 against Fort Canning. The Rees won the game by 120 run s. The scores were: S.R.C.201 words
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694 1940-04-04 1 L NOTH of caution for the rubP her industry was sounded by Mr. E. A. Elias, chairman of the [eram Kuantan Rubber Estate, Ltd., when presiding at the annual Meeting of the company this week. I The chairman said: IWe meet to-day694 words
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225 1940-04-04 1 RAJAH HITAM COCONUT 6½ Dividend For Last Year OAJAH Hitam Coconut Estate, Ltd., made a profit of $29,87.'* for the year ended Dec. last and the directors, at the annual meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Apr. 15, will recommend the payment of a final dividend of 4 per cent, making225 words
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Article135 1940-04-04 1 I N a weekly report of the rubber market, issued last week. Guthrie and Co. r Ltd., write: After closing on a steadier tone prior to the Easter holidays, the market was rather dull and easier on the reopening. Prices in all markets have declined and135 words
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152 1940-04-04 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 21. T'HE profit for 1939 of the Mercantile Bank of India was £195,869, against £192,443 the previous year, and the sum available, after adding £177,770 brought in was £373,639. From this is deducted £63,000. cost152 words
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Article207 1940-04-04 1 STANTON Nelson and Co., Ltd., in a weekly review of the rubber market, write There is little to be said of a market which has enjoyed barely three working days since we last wrote. The holidays, the inception of the new sterling regulations, and the approach207 words
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Article95 1940-04-04 1 A PROFIT of $2l 094 was made by the Bukit Untong Rubber Co Ltd., for the year ended December last At the annual meeting ol the company at Seremban on Apr. 12. the directors will recommend the payment Df a final dividend of 2>4 per cent,95 words
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Article336 1940-04-04 1 Rxrhangp TPlPeraph London, Apr. 2. QN the Stock Exchange, quietly firm condiv tlons characterized to-day’s markets. Gilt-edged slowly Improved while rayons wore lurthcr bought by provincial Investors. Gold minings were higher on general buying.— Reuter. The iollowing are to-day’s closing middle quotations Shares are ol £1 denomination— Rxrhangp TPlPeraph - 336 words
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Article113 1940-04-04 1 THE Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., advise the following output for the five weeks ended Mar. 30 Crushing no. 557 battery treated £65 tons of ore returning 1,013 ounces of bullion equivalent to 966 ounces of fine gold. Retreatment plant treated 12,207 tons oi tailings113 words
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59 1940-04-04 1 Date Spot Apr. Apr -June July-Scpt. Ort.-Dw tendon Mur 28 36 36% 36 34 34 11 3/16 29 36% 36', 86% 34% 34% 11% 30 36 36% 35% 34 34% 11 1/16 Apr. 1 35% 36 35% 34 34% 2 36% 36 36% 35 34 1159 words
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915 1940-04-04 2 THE recent increase in the price of Fraser and Neave’s products was the first the company had made for 2ft years, but they still maintained their policy ol marketing products at the lowest possible price to the consumer and it915 words
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Article145 1940-04-04 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1.479 th auction on Mar. 28 when there was catalogued 1.853.292 lbs. 827.36 tons; offered 1.499,149 lbs, 669.26 tons; sold 1,085,509 lbs, 484.60 tons. SPOT London 113 16d. New York 18' cts PRICES REALISED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents145 words
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318 1940-04-04 2 A L)DRESSING the annual meetiny of Hon# Fatt (Sunjfei jlletti), Ltd., at Kuala Lumpur, last 1 week, the chairman, Mr. Chew Kam jChuan. said: The accounts, I think, are clear and sell-explanatory, and. in view of the I fact that the318 words
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235 1940-04-04 2 JHREE tin mining e.,» l|ianj ports, issued during th, re end, reveal that 193«) "H larly prosperous \w industry. ,or th» The directors of p„■ Dredging Ltd report tw S It the company's first dividend share in February last. The “L235 words
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Article710 1940-04-04 2 AT the annual meeting of Teluk Anson Rubber Estate, Ltd., neld in Singapore, last week, the chairman, Mr. F. M. Edmonds, said: The profit for the year amounted to $53,965 which, with the balance brought forward from the previous year of $90,135, gives a total credit710 words
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Article80 1940-04-04 2 OTRAITS Steamship Company. Ltd. earned a profit of $680,953 for the year ended December last, compared with $500,050 the previous year. The directors, whose report was issued this morning, recommend payment of the usual half-yearly dividend of 75 cents a share with a bonus of80 words
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154 1940-04-04 2 THE market report lor the weeK fifc come somewhat suddenly upon u: as there have been only two workins days since we last issued one. state Lewis and Peat, in their upmarket report. rari Nothing particular has occurre over154 words
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Article27 1940-04-04 2 THE following tin proci- February is renorted p cU i« Hours Yara.o.e Paui Renong Tin 336 Dredge 1 168 Dredge 2 Gombak dredge27 words
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Article1126 1940-04-04 3 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, April 3, 10 a.m. mining Buyers Sellers jin 4/10* 8/s U Amal. 8/9 9/3 Tin gT “derung 5 I »rv5?m::::::::: ?:8 VU H' Kong Tin 21/6 22/6 r w Je 1 J 0.30 0.33 Johan Tin V.1,126 words
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Article22 1940-04-04 3 TIN production for March is reported as follows Hours Yardage Piculs ore Satupulo 678 160,000 775 Rahman 90022 words
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Article41 1940-04-04 3 •"PHE official price of tin in Singapore on Mar. 28 was $119.75 per picul of 133 l/3rd lb. on Mar. 29 $120.50; on Mar. 30 $120; on Apr. 1 $118; on Apr. 2 $122; on Apr. 3 $121.75.41 words
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768 1940-04-04 3 AT the annual meeting of Connemara Ltd., held in Kuala Lumpur last week the chairman, Mr. F. B. Gough, said: Bince addressing you last year there has been a marked change in the rubber industry as a whole, and after768 words
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Article125 1940-04-04 3 Singapore, April 3. noon. Buyers Sellers Gambter g 7jo Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12 00 Pepper White Muntok $14.26 White $13.75 Bl *<* 9 8 25 Copra Mixed $3 40 Sun Dried $3 $0 Sago Flour No I Ungga $8.70 Fair $5.60 Sarawak $5.75 Jelotong Palembang125 words
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Article116 1940-04-04 3 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 27. The following are to-day’s “bid” quotations for Fixed Trusts:— e. d. British Empire “A” 17 6 British Empire “B” 8 9 British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C’prehenslve 14 Oxd British General “A” 19 14 British General “B” 14 9xa116 words
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192 1940-04-04 3 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Apr. 2. 5 pm. Books Total far Company Dividend Close financial Tear XI N Payable Date to date Chenderiang 5% int. less tax Apr. 18 Apr. 15 Johan 74% Anal Apr. J Apr. 13 Apr. 7 HViJ Kuchai 10% int. Apr. 0 Apr192 words
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