The Straits Times, 16 May 1934
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Title Section38 1934-05-16 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY IS, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY IS, J9Si, PRICE 10 CENTS.38 words
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Advertisement124 1934-05-16 1 fMpifn p. _MMJ 4 Singapore: 78, cecil st. cphone sisi)« VISIT j OUR NEW j SHOWROOMS. I PASKOE CO. ICORNWALL I HOUSE j Peter_ 1 I Dawson_ EASY TO SAY HARD TO BEAT. j IB 1'V«. ll A LITTLE DROP OF THE RIGHT F9LL9W THE LEPD'* STUFF -IN THE RIGHT124 words
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Advertisement556 1934-05-16 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England) MAIL, PABSEKOER AND CARGO SKRVICtGB PENINSULAR AND ORIKNTAL B. N. OO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'B OOVERNMBNT. LONDON AND PAR BABT MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN DOS Tonnage Spore BEHAR 6.006 May 34 KAISAR-1 HIND 11.500556 words
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Advertisement670 1934-05-16 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. rnraramfpni CI-.NERAI. PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD UNE, (Incorporated in Japan) TO LONDON. Naples, Msiwaaw. LiaSia, Antwerp Ratteraam aad Miawkshroagk. Vessdß Tonnage Due Sal I HAKOZAKI MARU 10,400 May 16 17 t TERUKUNI MARU 11,000 May 20 30 HAKUSAN MARU 10.460 June 13 14 I HARUNA MARU 11.460 Jane670 words
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Advertisement666 1934-05-16 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND OORNHACaW From From PtQbb Prom Spore m«»«jw« port Penang S*ham t MBONIA 23/5 SS/B SS/S U/P ttALSIA 13/6 13/6 136 IS/6 BORTNOIA 3/7 3/7 4/7 6/7 FIONIA S4/7 34/7 35/7 Tin t666 words
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Advertisement222 1934-05-16 2 £71.12.- J FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. VIA AMERICA. This rate Includes: (a) tad class passage Bfcagapen ts Hoag Koag. (b) TaarM ewss across the Pacific (c) Ist class ran atfsss America. (d) TaarM ewss Aflaatfo to the new and fUawas sj. m«-i~I«— or s-s. Wastamgssav NOTE: It passage througn the222 words
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Advertisement1300 1934-05-16 2 SHIPPING. 5£E B rtJNWCII UNB I 0"?"I 0 TBE HUA KHIQW STEAMSHIP CO. Steaat Sala C*, Ltd, aad Cataa Motaal (19S1) LTD. SJS™ Jl^tSS*" THK CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. K 18 STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. TBB CHINA NAVIGATION CO. LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE The SIAM1,300 words
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Article463 1934-05-16 3 Reduction Of Inward Cargo. Presiding at the annual meeting of the General Steam Naviga-I <lon Co., Ltd., the chairman and managing director, Mr. W. J. McAllster, said that they were now in a position to judge as to the effect of the import duties Imposed463 words
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Article124 1934-05-16 3 Banker Accused Of Huge Swindle. Mr. Shen Heng-fu. managing direc- j tor of the Nlngpo Commercial and Saving Bank. Peking Road. Shanghai, I was named defendant in an action brought by a group of shareholders charging him with alleged misappropriation of more than $12,000,000. The sum. it is124 words
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Article48 1934-05-16 3 Langkawl Island— Southern approach to Tyson Strart— Surveying Beacon withdrawn. The unllghted surveying beacon laid at a distance of 13 0 miles 28G degrees from Pulau Sagantang. Latitude 6 deg. 6'N.. Longitude 99 deg. 43 P E. (approx.) by HM.S. "Endeavour" has now been withdr—48 words
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Article818 1934-05-16 3 Both Arrivals And Departures Up. The net tonnage of the vessels that arrived tX ports in the United Kingdom during February, 1934, with cargo for discharge at the port of arrival was 5,507,000 tons, or 401,000 tons (7.9 per cent.) more than in February, 1933. This818 words
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Article43 1934-05-16 3 The Conte Verde is due tomorrow I morning, from Shanghai and Hong i Kong. She will berth at the S.H.B. wharves and will sail again the same day at 4 lor Colombo. Bombay, Suez. i Port Said, Brlndisi, Venice, and Trieste.43 words
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Article109 1934-05-16 3 MAGNET, Brit, 207 tons, from Boengel Lait 15-5, for Soengel L«lt 4c Batavla 18-5. EDENDALE. Brit.. 1.001 tons, from BaUvla 15-5. for Batavia and Ports 19-5. BUTAN. Brit., 441 tons, from Malacca 16-8, for Penang, via Ports Sham and T. Anaon 20-5. VAN VOLLENHOUKW, Fr., 393 tons, from109 words
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Article137 1934-05-16 3 Wednesday, May 16. j Ship* alongside the Whams or expected to] arrlr*. KEPPLL HARBOUR. Main Wharf T. S. Cable. If. L. "Julia," Lch. Spartan, 11 Tug •Rose." D. van Twist, W. Bt. "Agnes I." Tug "Trebover," N. Holland. Oil Wharf NIL Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DET137 words
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Article481 1934-05-16 3 The following are passengers by the Hector which left Singapore for Europe this morning: Rev. Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Guest, Mr. D St. L. Parsons, Mr. R. B. Balloch, Mrs. W. Hill. Mrs. C. H. Warren, Mr. R. L. McFarlane, Mr. H. B. Noon, Mr. and Mrs. E.481 words
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Article40 1934-05-16 3 The m.s. Indrapoera, damaged by fire In November last year while lying at the wharves In Rotterdam, is again on the regular service of the Rotterdam Lloyd. The vessel is due In Singapore on her homeward voyage on Friday.40 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement735 1934-05-16 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in PMS.) LLOYDS AGENTS:--BOOKING AGENTS, IMPERIAL AIRWAYS. FJL& RLTS. AND SIAM STATES KAIL WATS. rELEPHONEt Freight 54 JJ Passage 64 it CANADIAN PACIFIC. (Incorporated in England) STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. STEAMSHIPS— RAILWAYS HOTELS— EXP RESS. (Incorporated la KnglandJ. REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class From £106.46 Up735 words
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Advertisement478 1934-05-16 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP (X).. LTD. (Incorporated In England) LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM ft HAMBURG Via Port* and 8m Canal Due Sails Steamer S'pore 8'por*. CITY OP ATHENS In port May 17 CITY OF HANKOW May 30 June 1 CITY OP EASTBOURNE June 14 June IS Far BONO KONO. SHANGHAI478 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous68 1934-05-16 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations YesterC ly Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. Ins. Sur.s'.Jne temp. •F hrs. *F Alor Star 85 0.58 2.1 75 Sitiawan 91 Nil 8.2 75 K. Tengganu I* report BuWt Jeram 87 Nil 2.3 72 Malacca 85 Nil 4.3 74 Singapore (Mt. Faber) 80 4.2368 words
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Miscellaneous141 1934-05-16 3 TIDE TABLES. Wednesday, May 1«. H. W. 12 55 Noon, 7 ft. 8 in, 11.59 p.m., 9 ft. L. W. 6 15 am. 0.0 ft., 63 pm, 4 ft. Thursday, May 17. H. W. 1.31 p.m, 7 ft. 5 in. L. W. 6.60 am., 2 in, «.JS pjn, 4 ft.141 words
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Advertisement422 1934-05-16 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position attarUsed aa these coranuu send copies of taatlmoniats. Do no* tend wig has h WANTED European Chef for Ist Class Grill opening in August Salary and Commission Reply Box No. 695, Straits Tunes. WANTED, for Kuala Lumpur store. European lady, experienced haberdashery, ribbons,422 words
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Advertisement758 1934-05-16 4 MOTOR VEHICLES MORRIS OXFORD Saloon, first registered Feb. 1930. In excellent running condition. *475 or near offer tor early disposal. Box Ho. 610. USED CARS Morris Cowley Roadster, Minor. HUlman, Ford, Baby Austin, Triumph, Eastern Auto Co, Ltd.. 68/79. Orchard Road. Singapore. DRIVE YOURSELF.— Now AUSTIN 10 Saloons. 48 s.758 words
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Advertisement540 1934-05-16 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LBT. OFFICES at 4 aad 4-A. Prince Bt top floor and Ho. 33, Raffles Mm*. Apply Koh Chew Kw H», Rilllnery Road TO LET (sound floor, 73, Ceot' Street, also offices In BUnley Str-et, Modern sanitation. Apply a Nathan. S. dc Bouza DUect. SouU- Bridge540 words
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Advertisement861 1934-05-16 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Monday. May 31, Whit Monday (Bank Holiday). ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL, SINGAPORE ANNUAL SPORTS. All Parents. Old Boys and Friends of the Anglo-Chinese School are invited to the Annual School Sports on Friday, 18th May at the Jalan Besar Stadium commencing at861 words
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Advertisement1143 1934-05-16 4 I AUCTION NOTICE. BUSINESS. CARDS AUCTION SALE F I G A R O of excellent design cross-grain pattern wax »«A»Tr CREATIONS polished and black stained teak household furniture. Including a fine toned cottage piano >Q DrDMAMFMT Ut/At/aT by C. Bechsteln, cabinet gramophone, crocit- #O rLiim«»ntn 1 wtmvc 1 i^l!" T^1,143 words
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Miscellaneous183 1934-05-16 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage. Monthly 3.t« t 4.M f 2.M Quarterly f 8.5* fit* t 7.50 Half Yearly SI7.M $24.90 115.M Yearly $34.00 $48M 539.M Note.— OatsUtkm cheques should inelnde the naval bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charge* and Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as183 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter941 1934-05-16 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am obliged to you for your Note under the above title in Thursday's issue of the Straits Times. When one endeavours to act for the general good, It Is gratifying to receive the sympathy of the Press. So941 words
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Letter321 1934-05-16 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your paragraph In last Thursday's Notes of the Day, regarding the enforcement of traffic regulations. Is timely. There Is a good deal of dissatisfaction amongst the motor-car owning public here regarding the administration of the traffic regulations. Despite experience of321 words
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Letter302 1934-05-16 5 To the Editor of tlu- Straits Times. Sir,— Reading the accounts of tha I annual meetings of the various branches of the Automobile Association of Malaya, one feels that all Is not well with the body. The various members want to maintain themselves first and give the central302 words
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Article, Illustration33 1934-05-16 5 Capt. O. P. Jones, an Imperial Airways pilot, has completed 1,000.000 miles in the air. In the picture he Is saying* goodbye to a young- passenger he had flown from Nairobi to London.33 words
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Letter107 1934-05-16 5 SENSATION To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am glad to read that, notwithstanding the incicrect length of the Manila running track, the Japanese athletes did not withdraw. They had every reason to do so. Without a doubt, a shortness of one third of one inch in the107 words
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Letter302 1934-05-16 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 81r, In view of the recent letter j from "Member of the A.A.M." on the subject of local petrol prices, the Information contained In the article in the Straits Times of May 10, under the heading "Petrol from Coal" is most302 words
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Article30 1934-05-16 5 Mr. K. A. Blacker. Cadet, Malayan Civil Service, having passed the prescribed examinations In Law and Language becomes a Passed Cadet, Malayan Civil Service, with effect from Mar. 14, 1934.30 words
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152 1934-05-16 5 For the last 18 months all the leadIng Hospitals have been using what Is known as the Maclean Formula for all sorts of stomach troubles. Doctors everywhere have reported astonishing cures even of Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers. Now you can get the original formula yourself152 words
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Advertisement223 1934-05-16 5 HOTELS IN AID OF THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY TO-NIGHT at 10 p.m. (special extension to 2 a.m.) A PAGEANT of "BEAUTY THROUGH THE AGES" AND EIGHT NEW CABARET NUMBERS AT RAFFLES HOTEL THURSDAY 17th at 6 p.m. AND SATURDAY 19th at 10 p.m. (Special Extension to 2 ajn.) BOOKING FOR223 words
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Advertisement115 1934-05-16 5 NOTICE BRAND Notice U hereby given that the above Trade Mark 1* the exclusive property of Messrs. R. E. Mohamed Kasslm Co., carrying on business at Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Penang. Singapore and elsewhere and Is used by them in connection with 90% Fannie Acid Iraported and sold In the Straits115 words
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Advertisement308 1934-05-16 5 WHO IS YOUR EXECUTOR? If an individual, does he offer any security Does he possess the necessary knowledge and experience': Will he live to complete the Trust? By appointing THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR COMPANY LIMITED you secure a permanent and reliable Executor qualified to administer your Estate to308 words
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Article121 1934-05-16 6 Guest At Dinner Party In His Honour. Patna. To congratulate Mr. Justice Varma on his appointment as a permanent Judge of the Patna High Court, Mr. Sachchidananda Sinha invited a large number of members of the Patna Bar as well as the Chief Justice and other judges121 words
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Article43 1934-05-16 6 Lord Haddington, who has been chairman of the British Legion in Scotland for five years, has intimated his resignation, to take place In June, owing to pressure of other public engagements. He will remain a member of the National Executive Council.43 words
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Article, Illustration2055 1934-05-16 6 Renascent London Town— And A Glorious Glimpse Of Aran: A Great Film Bound For Malaya— "Autumn Crocus," "Lady Killer And "The Battle"— The Play That Shaw Wrote In Malayan Waters. (From Our Own Correspondent) Stbatts Turn Oim. Fleet Street, May 2. AFTER one2,055 words
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Article48 1934-05-16 6 (From Our Own Correspond '.at.) Medan, May 10 At the request of the Emir of Yemen, so the Java papers state, the Government ot Netherlands India has agreed to send a civil engineer to supervise the construction of roads and bridgti In and ground Yemen.48 words
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Advertisement431 1934-05-16 6 ANNOUNCEMENT REMINGTON RAND INC. (Incorporated In U.5.A.,) The largest organization in the World exclusively devoted to the manufacture and sale of OFFICE APPLIANCES. Remington Band Inc. (Incorporated in U.S.A.), beg to announce that they haw opened their own office in Union Building, Singapore. The Company is now able to meet431 words
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Miscellaneous183 1934-05-16 6 Today's Crossword Puzzle (CLUESJ Al tiOSS. 16. Domestic vessel 34. Vase L B«hful 2^ 5. 8»ti«fl«d ■f Art* 2 **O*S I ££L »>• Weep ii yE™ S1 Vtotent nfc»l»ttan 22" i a l^^ I*^1 S l&.uwect 26. Mislaid T SL____, 29. Variety of emerald T^ 8^ 53. Blacksmiths workshop il183 words
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Article442 1934-05-16 7 Bishop Devals Entertained. The St. Joseph's Old Boys' Association annual reunion dinner, which was held at the G. H. Cafe last night, coincided for the first time since these dinner were inaugurated with the feast of the Founder of the Christian Brothers. Mr. A. J. Braga.442 words
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Article63 1934-05-16 7 From Our Own Correspondent.) Mod an. May 10. According to the Locomotlef, a large Japanese concern is considering the establishment of a factory in Java for the manufacture cf sarongs. It is understood that Japanese and natives of the district will be employed at the factory, and mat63 words
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Article126 1934-05-16 7 TAPPING AREA. Large Decrease Of Figures In N. I. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, May 11. According to the figures of the Cen- 1 tral Office for Statistics, 217 estates, with a tappable area of 26,094 hectares, in Netherlands India, stopped tapping at the end of March There126 words
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Article268 1934-05-16 7 The following Novels litre added to Rades Library during the past fortnight Through the mist, E. M. Albancil; Anthony Adverse. 4 copies Harvey Allen; Scared Nymph Arthur Applin: Family Cruise Helen Ashton: Prom This day Forward, 2 copies Ruby M. Ayres; White Collar Girl Faith Baldwin; T*ie Grace268 words
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Advertisement669 1934-05-16 7 WBH II "I l < I OPENING TO- DAY AI U A RJI DD A THE YEAR'S GREATEST MUSICAL 3.15 6.15 9.15 ALnMIVI DRM ROMANCE! 1^ 1 MUSIC THAT THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE SINGING ROMANCE THAT EVERYONE WILL THRILL TO! THE ENGAGING THE NEW. SCREEN SENSATION g£t 1 EDMUND669 words
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Article223 1934-05-16 8 Buyers Coming: Forward. (Prom Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, May 16. All rubber markets again show recovery since the recent reaction that has taken place. The trade and factories are again Interested as buyers. The recent heavy liquidation may have probably been due to the movement of large223 words
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Article197 1934-05-16 8 Singapore, May IS, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler 4-00 Java Cube 7 00 Hamburg Cube 7.00 White Muntok Pepper 36.00 White Pepper 35.00 Black Pepper 1850 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 2.90 Copra, mixed 2.40 Small Flake Tapioca 4.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.50 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.75 Small Pearl197 words
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Article23 1934-05-16 8 Malls from Batavia and Palembang by aeroplanes are expected at the General Post Office, Singapore at 5 p.m. today.23 words
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Article63 1934-05-16 8 Europe (London malls dispatched Apr. 26) by Rohna due at Penang daylight tomonow. From China and Japan by KuUang due at Singapore 2 p.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Qlnyo Maru due at Singapore 6 a.m. on Friday. From Philippine Islands by President Adams due at Singapore63 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article222 1934-05-16 8 The following are the exchange I rates this morning, according to I the daily circular issued by the I Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking I Corporation: SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 11/64 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 9/64 London, SO days'222 words
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Article72 1934-05-16 8 Noon, May 16. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose) 21 21 >4 (F. 0.8.) 21 5 16 21 7 16 Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. June 21i.» 81% July-Sept. 22% 22% Oct.-Dec. 23 23 14 Jan.-Mar. 23% 23% Tone of Market72 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article427 1934-05-16 8 Val. Pd. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang Buyers 6/6 37/6 43/6 15/2.o7Vfr 34/9 9/Sellers. 16/2.15 35/6 10/50 60 Hitam Tin 0.53 0.56427 words
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Article280 1934-05-16 8 Issue /al. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.80 0.85 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.55 1.60 il £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.0.0 6.5.0 0 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/9 27/9 1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 26/3280 words
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Article143 1934-05-16 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 1 /-> p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000143 words
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Article365 1934-05-16 8 Fraser and Co and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby ($1) 1.65 1.85 cd. 1.70 I.Bocd. Alor Gajah ($1) 1.05 1.16 1.00 1.10 A. Hitam ($1) 1.60 1.75 1.60 1.70 A. Matey (?2) 2.90 3.10 2.90 3.10 A. Molek ($1) 1.05 1.15 1.00 1.10 A.365 words
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Article90 1934-05-16 8 Rugby, May 14. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.53 Athens 530. Belgrade 2.25 Berlin 12.98 Bombay 1/6 1/16 Brussels 21.83. Bucharest 510 Geneva 15.73 Buenos Aires 36'/ 2 sellers official. Copenhagen 22.39^ Helsingfors 226% Hong Kong 1/4% Lisbon 110 Madrid 37% Milan 60 1/16 Montevideo 384 sellers, official. MontrealBritish Wireless - 90 words
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Article153 1934-05-16 8 Today Belawan M?dan (Both) 3pm ToctfctJ and DJambi (Tohltl) S nm. Banna Island. Pl&djoe falembang (Thedena) 3 pm. Pont:anak (Khoen Hoeai 3 pm. Java, South-West Sumatra, SouthBast Borneo, Celebes. Moluccas tt Timor Dllly (By Aeroplane) 7 pm. Medan. Siam. Burma. India, Iraq. Palestine, Egypt, East South Africa,153 words
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Article33 1934-05-16 8 By !hltral tllx Roussel Uu-oa tanchl ilamat Spore I ot.ijon Mar. 30 Apr .1 Apr. 3 Apr ?4 Apr. 5 Apr 2* Apr. 13 May 5 Apr. 20 May 933 words
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Article63 1934-05-16 8 The local agents of the Netherlands Air Mall Service notify that the outward aeroplane Is expected to arrive at Singapore at about 4 p.m. today" Provided that this information proves correct the mall will be available to boxholders and, window delivery ticket holders at 5 p.m. Correspondence63 words
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Advertisement10 1934-05-16 8 Fraaer and Co.'s weekly market report ta on page 19.10 words
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Advertisement49 1934-05-16 8 LOOK FOB Of and what he receives will always r"**rc**yj I lliijiHß^^ look for the registered tab SOFT COIIARS PYJAMAS SOLD BY LEADING HOSIERS OUTFITTERS STORKS IP any dlfflcaltjr In obtolßln t. writ* COUXTALLDS. LTD. It, St. MartnVs-le-Gnad, Loodbn, E.C. 1, far name of nearest retailer and dneiapthre literature.49 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article304 1934-05-16 9 Closing Quotations In London. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 15. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below:— The rise or fall is In relation to the price of May 10. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan W 116% H304 words
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Article105 1934-05-16 9 The accounts of Steel Brothers and Co, East India and general merchants, rice millers, saw millers, and etc.. for 1933 show a profit of £222,119, compared with £247,055 for 1932. which figure, however, included a profit of £23.511 on investments realised. After providing £900 for directors' fees, writing105 words
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Article814 1934-05-16 9 Scientific Economy. IMPORTANT YEAR FOR BUDGRAFTING. An Illustration of the drastic rationalisation which has taken place in the rubber industry is furnished by the report of Rubber Estates of Johore, says the Investor's Chronicle. For 1930, a loss of £6,228 was incurred with rubber realising an814 words
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Article1098 1934-05-16 9 FORWARD SALE PRECAUTION. Tne twenty- fourth annual general] meeting of the Ayer Kunlng (F.M.S Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 16, at the Registered Office of the company, Ceylon House, 49 and SI, Eastcheap, E. C. Sir Frank A. Swettenham, the chairman of the company,1,098 words
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Article31 1934-05-16 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 15. Changkat Saiak Rubber and Tin Profit for 1933, £7,454 dividends, 12 per cent, on preferred ordinary, 2 per cent, on deferred ordinary.31 words
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Advertisement642 1934-05-16 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) The liability of members is limited to the extent and In marner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1930 ot the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital U0.000.000 luued tod .Illy paid up 120.000,000 Reeerv* Vuads: Sterling 8.500.000 Silver642 words
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Advertisement11 1934-05-16 9 nrcattums "A Mellow and Friendly spirit. l 8o 7- 4 (DToUuiin11 words
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Advertisement23 1934-05-16 9 7&e>«Cy*na» 334 7JU most amoving. value, wav o#eW A CYMA WATCH with the CYMA ACCURACY at— sl2.oo SWISS MADE Agents:- RENE ULLMANN Singapore.23 words
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Advertisement75 1934-05-16 9 TEACH YOUB FAMILY THE VALUE OF THRIFT! The child who Is taught to recognise the advantage ot consistent saving becomes In adult life well armed for the solution of Its problems. The Bank Is eager to help in establishing this valuable habit. $s— opens a BA VINOS ACCOUNT. MAKE IT75 words
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Advertisement453 1934-05-16 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England by Royal Charter 1IS3) Paid Up Capital In COO.OOO shares of £5 each £3.000 000 Reserve Pund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors £3,000,000 BEAD OFFICE: 31. Buhopscatr. London ECS. Ageacies and Branches. Alor Star ncllo Saigon Bangkok IpOD Semarang453 words
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Article80 1934-05-16 10 Let* Pall In Love with Edmund Lowe Ann Sothern 6.15—9.15. CAPITOL Wonder Bar. 6.15— 9 15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret— Adorable Arrowsmlth. MARYBOROUGH A Woman's Fights, Chinese Picture. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD Side Shows, Cabaret, Dancing, Talkies, Theatres and Cinemas. PAVILION Aunt Sally with Cicely Courtneidge. 6.15—9.15. KAFFLKS HOTEL Pageant of80 words
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972 1934-05-16 10 Tremendously impressed by Great Britain's possession of a little cash in hand at the end of the financial year, many people in the United States feel that they are entitled to a large share, if not the whole, of972 words
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Article126 1934-05-16 10 The following appointments are announced Mr. R. O. Aikman, an Officer of Class 111, to act as District Officer, Bau, Class n. Mr. W. S. B. Buck, an Officer of Class HL to_act as District Officer, Lundu, Class 11. Mr. J. O. Gilbert, an Officer of Class 111,126 words
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Article711 1934-05-16 10 BRITISH JUSTICE. A correspondent who signed himself "Jurist" took us to task very gently in a letter printed on Monday regarding certain passages in a leading article published at the close of the Popejoy murder trial. "Jurist" drew a distinction between a criminal lawyer belns assigned711 words
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Article1235 1934-05-16 10 THE FIXED TRUST CONTROVERSY. (By Gilbert C. Lay ton.) Fixed trusts, although a comparatively recent innovation in England, have existed in America for many years. In the former country their quite extraordinary rapidity of growth has aroused fears of their overpopulating and, therefore, unbalancing, the stock markets.1,235 words
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Advertisement148 1934-05-16 10 TENNIS 1934 THE RACKETS OF THE YEAR PROSSERS' SI PER MODEL. SLAZENGERS- "QUBENS." THE LATEST THING IN FIVE TOURNAMENT MODEL. PIECE ..AMINATED FRAMES USED BY THE WINNERS OP THE DAVIS COP FOR BRITAIN AND 65^ Mrunc Armours- Super Special Orange OF THE BRITISH ENTRY AT WIMGut 532.W BLEDON THIS RACKET148 words
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Advertisement68 1934-05-16 10 STILL PROCEEDING SPECIAL REDUCTIONS on ALL GOWNS. MILLINERY etc. 11 Battery Road, Singapore. none 3164. The engagement is announced between Norman F. M. Burns, Bandar Kuala Estate. Sumatra, younger son of th? Rev. Dr. T. Burns. C 8.E., etc. and the late Mrs. Burns of Croston Lodge, Chalmers Crescent, Edinburgh,68 words
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493 1934-05-16 11 RAMMED VESSEL SINKS IN 30 SECONDS. RESCUE HAMPERED BY FOG. Four Men Lost And Three Die After Taken From Sea. In a dense fog off the American coast yesterday the Riant 46,000-ton Atlantic liner Olympic rammed the Mantucket Island lightship, which was cutReuter - 493 words
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Article, Illustration44 1934-05-16 11 Xttt v Him fMMi of Singapore were selling flags to help the hospitals and the picture shows Mrs. Kitserow "capturing" Lieut. -Comdr. Moore. Inset is Mrs. A. L. Grade, wife of the former Scottish rugby captain, "tackling" s London policeman on "Playing Fields Day."44 words
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Article99 1934-05-16 11 Longshoremen's Strike Spreading. New York, May 16. There has been fresh rioting and bloodshed in many widely scattered parts of the country, the worst being at San Pedro, where a strike of longshoremen broke out. There was furious fighting between 500 strikers and a large number ofReuter - 99 words
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Article, Illustration39 1934-05-16 11 Crown Prince Olav of Norway, accompanied by Crown Prince** M'.rtkis, paid a visit last month to the Lapps at Kautokeino, FinnmaiV Norway. The picture shows the Crown Prince and Princess greeted by Lapps when they -rrived on a sledge.39 words
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Article88 1934-05-16 11 Slight Falling Off In I Exports. Rugby, May 14. Board of Trade returns show that imports during April totalled In valud £56,300,483, being a decrease of £5,639,144 as compared with the previous month but ah increase of £5,193,173 as against April 1933. Exports in April totalled £30,099,670 beingBritish Wireless - 88 words
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Article81 1934-05-16 11 To Visit British Military Centres. London, May 15. Gen. Yang Chleh, commandant of the Nanking Military Academy and leader of the Chinese military mission touring Europe, is due here from Paris on May 22. Gen. Yang will stay in England about ten days, visiting at the invitation ofReuter - 81 words
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Article41 1934-05-16 11 Rugby, May 14. The King today received in audience Lord Tyrrell, upon his relinquishing his appointment as British Ambassador in Paris, and invested him with the insignia of Knight Grand Cross of the order of the Bath— British Wireless.British Wireless - 41 words
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Article144 1934-05-16 11 WHERE LOYALTY LIES. Tokio, May 16. On the eve of the termination of a very successful friendship and good-will mission to Japan, Mr. Latham, deputy Australian Prime Minister, broadcast stressing that, as the Japanese were loyal to their own country, they would appreciate that AustraliaReuter - 144 words
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Article156 1934-05-16 11 Britain Seeks Definite Ruling From U.S. London, May 14. The Foreign Office has now received a telegram from the British Ambassador in "Vashington intimating the State Department's willingness to accept token payments if offered on June 15, but such payments will not relieve countries from default.Reuter - 156 words
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Article44 1934-05-16 11 Japanese Ambassador's Instructions. Tokio, May 16. The Japanese Ambassador in London, Baron Tsuneo Matsudaira, has been instructed to ask Great Britain to modify the imports quota system, which Japan considers as being contrary to the most-favoured-nation clause in the AngloJapanese Treaty. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article72 1934-05-16 11 Serious Communal Riot At Nowapara. Calcutta. May 14. Three Moslems were killed and 20 Moslems and Hindus injured in a communal riot in the mill area at Nowapara, 20 miles from Calcutta. Twenty people were taken to hospital and 100 arrests made. Strained relations have existed sinceReuter - 72 words
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Article75 1934-05-16 11 Chased By Motor-Boat With Machine-Guns. Naples, May 12. A 16-ton whale is causing excitement in the Mediterranean into which it slipped by eluding the vigilance of its keepers on Gibraltar Rock. A motor-boat armed with machine-guns chased the intruder when it invaded the local tunney fishing waters. EvenReuter - 75 words
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Article42 1934-05-16 11 Arras, May 13. Arras Cathedral, re-built after destruction by German shellflre during the Great War, was re-dedicated today and the ceremony of handing over the keys of the edifice was performed by i Marshal Petain, Minister for War.— Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 42 words
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Article126 1934-05-16 11 20- YEAR TRUCE. Ibn Saud's Conditions Accepted. Cairo, May 12. Peace negotiations between King Ibn Saud and the Imam of Yemen are now taking place at Talf, with the assistance of a Moslem mediatory mission, according to reports published here from Arabia. Ibn Saud's peace conditions are reported to include126 words
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Article76 1934-05-16 11 Whole Streets Washed Away By Heavy Rains. Jerusalem, May 14. Almost the whole ol the ancient city of Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee, Inhabited mostly by Jews, has been ruined as the result of torrential rainfall, whole streets being washed away with heavy loss of life.Reuter - 76 words
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Article62 1934-05-16 11 "John Henry" Found Dead In His Home. London, May 14. The BBC. comedian "John Henry." whose real name was Norman Clapham, whose sallies have brought laughter to millions of listeners throughout the British Empire since the early days of wireless, has been found dead in his home inReuter - 62 words
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Article44 1934-05-16 11 London, May 14. The development of television is likely to be stimulated by the appointment of a Government committee of investigation, of which Lord Selsdon has been named Chairman and Sir John Cadman Vice-Chairman. Leading Post Office and BBC. officials are members.44 words
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Article86 1934-05-16 11 Section Urges Stronger Restriction. London, May 15. American selling due to a general feeling of nervousness in the United States resulted In the weakness of rubber this morning, thus causing disappointment as it was hoped that 'he control scheme would ensure a fair and equitable price86 words
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Article139 1934-05-16 11 American Airmen Forced Down In Ireland. London, May 15. The American airmen Sabetli and Pond, who left New York to fly to Koine, landed with engine trouble at Moy, County Clare, Ireland, at 10.30 p.m.. after flying for 33 hours, the last two and a half of whichReuter - 139 words
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Article100 1934-05-16 11 Man Blames The Priests For His Action. Paris, Ma. 12. Michel Henrlot, who is alleged to have confessed that he murdered his wife, blames the local clergy for forcing him to find a bride through matrimonial advertisements, according to Le Matin, which says every time there wasReuter - 100 words
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Article120 1934-05-16 11 Roosevelt Asks Another $1,322,000,000. BROAD POWERS. £8,000,000 For Naval Construction. Washington, May 15. A request for an additional $1,322,000,000 to complete the expenditure in connection with his emergency recovery programme during the coming year was made by President Roosevelt in a message to Congress today It includes120 words
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Article131 1934-05-16 11 Students And Police In Gun Battle. Madrid, May 12. Traffic was held up txlay while bullets whizzed and ricochetted In a street battle between police and medical students. Crowds watched the hostilities from a safe distance. After the clash came a sniping battle, which lasted for some hours.Reuter - 131 words
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Article61 1934-05-16 11 Lille Cotton-workers And Wage Cuts. Lille, May Ifr A All three cotton-workers' lUsflH have called an emergency mccdap>4| discuss the employers' declgfl^ wage-cuts are essential EUfsGHfS enfoi.ed as from today. MSL W^M cuts are 6 per cent, for me^mSff/U cent, for women. MJL Earlier in the year, tlmJReuter - 61 words
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Article63 1934-05-16 11 Resigning From Federal Reserve Board. Washington, May 15. Mr. Eugene Black is resigning the governorship of the Federal Reserve Board when Congress adjourns and will resume the post of governor of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. Mr. Black came to Washington on President Roosevelt's personal request overReuter - 63 words
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Article25 1934-05-16 11 Munich, May 12. The fifteenth game in the world championship between Dr. Alekhlne and M. Bogoljuboff was drawn after 69 moves.— Reuter Wireless.Reuter - 25 words
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140 1934-05-16 11 Geneva, May IS. A remarkable threat to bomb the Paraguayan capital, Asuncion, Is made by the Bolivian Foreign Minister in a message to the League from La Pas. He says it is learned from reliable sources that Bolivian prisoners, Including officers of high rank, onReuter - 140 words
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Advertisement31 1934-05-16 11 DONT FOBGET— WE ABE EXPEBTS AND SPECIALISTS FOB JEWELLERY, WATCHES of ALL DESCRIPTION (SPECIAL WORKSHOP FOB ALL BEPAIRS OF BOTH). SETTINGS MADE IN GOLD, WHITE GOLD OB PLATINUM. RENE ULLMANN MNOAPOM.31 words
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Article1215 1934-05-16 12 Took Arsenic When Unable To Get Opium. The preliminary Inquiry Into a charge of murder against two men, Sadhu Singh and Hardit Singh, and three women, Atar Kaur. Harbons Kaur and Malan Kaur, was continued before Mr. J. M. Brander yesterday. The court was1,215 words
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Article184 1934-05-16 12 Mohammedan Bank Clerk Charged. (From Our Own Cui»"«pondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May IV I The preliminary inquiry into three charges of forging the signatures of three customers of the Chartered Bank on four cheques totalling $1,430, a-ainst a Bank clerk, Mahameii Yassim bin Bunyong, was begun today184 words
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Article122 1934-05-16 12 Mr. Aw Boon Haw At Cheung Chau. Mr. Aw Boon Haw paid a visit to Cheung Chau. Hong Kong, recently to inspect ihe construction of the hospital of which he is the donor. He was met by the Commissioner, the Secretary and Dr. Lim Ek-quee, who is attached122 words
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Article54 1934-05-16 12 The Ofllccr Administering the Government and Mrs. Caldecott will be present at the pageant on behalf oi the Children.* Aid Society tonight it Raffles lotel at ten o'clock. At six o'clock tomorrow the pa^ will be repeated when children will b, admitted at hrlf price. The Dookinu54 words
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Article543 1934-05-16 12 Sir Charles Higham - Sir Charles Higham. RETAIL ADVERTISING— V. By It Is strange how many people put on a different personality when they pick up a pen. In conversation they may be direct, to the point, and natural, but the idea of expressing themselves in writing seems to543 words
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Article420 1934-05-16 12 Appeal Dismissed. CLAIM FOR $3,800 SHARE FAILS. (From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, May 15. Without calling upon respondent's counsel to argue his case, the F.M.S Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal of R. O. Sabapathipillai for a two-fifteenth share In a winning sweep ticket420 words
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Article204 1934-05-16 12 Thirty-Foot Angsana Tree Crashes. A thirty foot angsana tree, standing beside the flood-water drain in Orchard Road, crashed into the roadway yesterday as the result of the flooding which occurred during the heavy rain of the morning. The earth beside the drain had been rendered soft and204 words
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Article87 1934-05-16 12 The Jewellery missed from the house of a Straits- born Chinese family in Lorong 201, Oeylang, is now reported to have been worth over $5,000. The theft is said to have been com- mltted while the occupants were asleep, and the thieves effected entrance without making the slightest87 words
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Article59 1934-05-16 12 i Mr. J. O. Crawford, the Assistant t Director of Co-operation (North), stationed in Penang, is proceeding on < transfer to the South to take up an appointment in one of the state as 1 Rubber Restriction Officer. The va- 1 cancy caused by his departure will be filled by59 words
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Article351 1934-05-16 12 Egyptian Bonds Alleged To Be Lottery. Three Singapore businessmen appeared before Mr. J. M. Brander in the police court this morning on charge relating to the alleged sale of Credit Foncier Egyptian Bonds, alleged to be a public lottery. The first accused, an Irakian Nairn Shaul Amber,351 words
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Article532 1934-05-16 12 Ship's Officer Carpenter Congratulated. How the vigilance of a chief officer an a ship led to the discovery of an attempt to smuggle 2.000 tahlls en splum into Penang was described when Lai Son, a Chinese, appeared before the District Judge. Lai Son was charged with abetting in532 words
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Advertisement155 1934-05-16 12 I r THE FINISHING fiS^^^/ii touch t c N%^KgT^ 'CORRECT" TOILET 1 9 Wm V Viif H c °P' n on °f many women ||M M^bl PV w^° never use ordinary per>l^ «HlWi )\\xw\ I 1 fumea, Eau de Cologne is an rJ 13HJ\\\. I 4wtf M essential t0 the155 words
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Article, Illustration30 1934-05-16 13 'Please buy a flat to help St. Andrew Minion Hospital!" This composite photograph of sellers shows Miss Barr, Mrs. McConnell, Mrs. Prentis, Mrs. Camecon, Miss Rotfnson, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Moore.30 words
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Article1016 1934-05-16 13 Judge And "Hard Feeling." A claim for $500 damages against the Grosvenor Hotel was considered by Mr. H. R. Bull, the Civil District Judge, yesterday. After he had listened to a whole day's evidence he adjourned the hearing with the remark It is a pity1,016 words
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Article310 1934-05-16 13 Malacca Relief Fund To End In July The Malacca Asiatic Unemployment Committee has decided to stop its relief work when the money which is now in hand is exhausted. According to the Malacca Guardian, the Committee now has $1,900 in hand, and it is expected that310 words
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Article37 1934-05-16 13 Annual General Meeting On Friday. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 15. The annual general meeting of the Selangor Miners' Association will be held on Friday afternoon, at the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall Building.37 words
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Article339 1934-05-16 13 Law Prevents Scheme's Progress. Because they are not legally entitled to spend Municipal funds to build a market for the trade in wild birds and animals, the Municipality are powerless to provide Singapore with this much needed acquisition. At their meeting on May 4, the j339 words
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Article164 1934-05-16 13 Chinese Girl's Display At Taiping. (From Our Own Correspondent^ Taiping, May 14. A feature of the display given by the raiping Physical Culture League, last light, was the exhibition of fancy rifle shooting by Miss Chan Slew ¥ik. A petite girl, of not more than 18, Miss Chan164 words
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Article100 1934-05-16 13 Efforts To Stamp It Out In N. I. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, May 11. At the present tinie the smuggling of matches irttb Netherlands India is robbing the Treasury of that colony of hundreds of thousands of guilders. In order to check this wholesale smuggling a Conjmittee100 words
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Article291 1934-05-16 13 Two Workmen Face Serious Charge. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 15. After several lengthy hearings, judgment t as reserved today by the first magistrate, in the case in which two Chinese rubber estate and mine contractors, Ng Yuen Kiang and Chorn Cheong, were charged with291 words
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Article87 1934-05-16 13 Mistaken For Chinese In Borneo Disturbance. (From Our Own Correspondent.* Medan, May 11. Trouble has arisen in the Chinese quarters of Bandjermasin, Borneo, between the Chinese and the natives of the town. Recently a European was beaten early in the evening, having apparently been mistaken for a Chinese.87 words
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Article63 1934-05-16 13 Condition Of Surviving Passengers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May .'5. Further inquiries show that the syce, who was driving the car in which three people were killed at Bukit Tengah, was im. killed himself, as was at first reported. He is in a critical condition, however, and63 words
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Article70 1934-05-16 13 A fire took place this morning Just after six o'clock in Victoria Street. During the process of filling benzine tins on a tricycle from a roadside pump the petrol vapour was ignited by the flame of the oil lamp on the front of the machine. The tricycle was70 words
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Advertisement9 1934-05-16 13 By Special Appointment T« B.M. The Kirn or Stem.9 words
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Advertisement283 1934-05-16 13 KING ALFRED WOULD NOT HAVE BURNT THE CAKES IF THERE HAD BEEN A GAS COOKER WITH OVEN CONTROL IN THE KITCHEN HE COULD HAVE ASSURED HIMSELF EXACTLY HOW LONG HE COULD HAVE HAD TO "POP DOWN THE ROAD" AND SEE THE BOYS. DON'T BURN YOUR CAKES COOK BY GAS PHONE283 words
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Article309 1934-05-16 14 Selections By Racing Selections By Correspondent. M.FJ. Race No. 1: LADY RAJA Race No. 1 BACCARA Baccara Lady Raja Yellow River Shorty Race No. 2: LELA MANJA Race No. t BUST UP Dewl Leia Manja Tolong-Lagl. Glamour Race No. S: HANNAHS GARDEN Race No. 3 ATYA-AIYA309 words
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Softer Going At Bukit Timah Today.—Australians Draw With M.C.C.
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246 1934-05-16 14 London, May IS. ix>rd's: As anticipated yesterday W. H. Ponsford and 8. J. McCabe created a new record when they added 389 runs for the tourists third wicket against the M.C.C, thus beating the previous best, 375 made by J. W. Hearne and E.246 words
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Article1385 1934-05-16 14 Big Fields For Fourth Day. WILL LEDGER LINE WIN AGAIN? In spite of 22 hones not having accepted for today's events at Buklt Tlmah the fourth day of the Singapore Turf Club Governor's Cup meeting there are still 101 horses and ponies left In, and thus1,385 words
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Article116 1934-05-16 14 Medieval Knight Falls To 50 To 1. London. May 14. The Derby call-over to-day was as foliows: 13 to 8 Colombo, taken and offered. 100 to 9 Umidwar offered. 100 to 8 Easton taken and offered 100 to 8 Windsor Lad offered, 13 to 1 taken. 18 toReuter - 116 words
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Article99 1934-05-16 14 Sherlock Warren To Meet Beltran. At the Olympic Stadium on Friday next Sherlock Warren will be matched against Tony Beltran over ten threeminutes rounds. Beltran is a newcomer who impressed during an exhibition bout with Gulllermo at a recent promotion, and should fully extend the Japanese. On the99 words
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Article115 1934-05-16 14 Wednesday. May IS. Singapore Races: Fourth Da>. Football: Second Division. B.C.C. vs Marine. BC.C; Chinese vs. Malays, Anson Road; Qovt. League, Immigration vs. Monopolies n, J.C.SA.; Friendly. Raffles Institution 3rd XI vs. St. Joseph's Institution 3rd XI. R.I. Thaneay. May 17. Football: Third Division "B," V.M.C.A. vs. Fort115 words
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857 1934-05-16 14 R.A.F. Overwhelm Depleted Malay Eleven. R.A.F. 7; Malays 2. The handicap of being a man short the whole of the game eventually told against the Malays and they were soundly beaten by the R.A.F. by seven goals to two In a First Division match857 words
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Advertisement80 1934-05-16 14 I If YOU I 1 owned a Tea-garden 1 Even then you could hardly get tea so delicious fl K as Lipton's. For Lipton's own 20 large tea S gardens. They have more than 50 year* fl experience in blending the choicest teas. fl f m pV YELLOW LABEL fl80 words
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County Cricket Matches.—Women's Open At Porthcawl.—F.M.S Bisley.
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Article828 1934-05-16 15 Brilliant Century By C.F. Walters. The most Interesting performance of first-class cricket matches concluded yesterday, apart from the record breaking third-wicket stand by Ponsford an McCabe r-jainst the M.C.C., was the fine bowling of H. J. Butler for Nottinghamshire against Warwickshire. Last season Butler wasReuter - 828 words
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284 1934-05-16 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 15. The best marksmen of the F. M. S. will be seen in action during the Whitsuntide holidays when the F.MJ3. Volunteer Force Rifle Association holds its annual shoot on the Kuala Lumpur Range. It Is expected that284 words
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Article94 1934-05-16 15 London, May 14, The nrst round of the British women's open golf championship was played today over the Royal Porthcawl course, South Wales and provided some surprises. Miss Jacobsen (New Zealard) beat Miss Molly Gourlay, 1 up. Miss Caddocasarop beat Miss Jeffreys 2 and 1. MissReuter - 94 words
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Article62 1934-05-16 15 Blue Vision Wins Fromj Negro And Brown Jack. London, May 9. The Chester Cup run today at Chester over a distance of 2\\ miles resulted as follows: Blue Vision 1 Negro Brown Jack 3 Twenty ran. Won by M length, 4 lengths. The starting prices were:— 100 to62 words
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Article93 1934-05-16 15 The events held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday resulted as follows: 1M yards free style handicap "A" Division: 1, Sim Boon Hoon (8) 2, 81m Teng Pheng (5); 3. Tan Wee Chwee (scr). Time, 69 sec. 106 yards free style handicap "B" Division:— l, Louis Chye93 words
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Article83 1934-05-16 15 A Singapore XI will meet a team to be selected by Mr. Joe Lee at Anson Road Stadium on Thursday, May 24, the proceeds to be In aid of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital. The date was originally fixed for a Malaya Cup trial, but the S.A.F.A. have given83 words
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Article63 1934-05-16 15 The following have been Invited to play Association Football for B.C.C. against the RAF. Ist. XI on Friday in friendly match at the 8.C.C.: E. C. Cherrington; C. G. Van Houten and F. A. McCaffery; L. V. Taylor, J. W. Muncey and A. Donald; Dr. J. W.63 words
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935 1934-05-16 15 Dogged Innings By E. W. Dawson. Leicester, May 8. The weather was showery here today when the county continued their! innings against the Australians. Sol plucklly did they fight back that at the close of play they had scored 263 for nine, the match being left935 words
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52 1934-05-16 15 Larwood 's Foot Again Gives Trouble. London, May 7. Harold Larwood walked off the field during the Somerset innings at Trent Bridge today. He said he was going to rest as a slight swelling had developed under his I left foot. The incident did not cause any concern and Larwood52 words
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Article88 1934-05-16 15 Penang's Team To Meet Selangor. Immediately after the State trial at Penang last week-end the selection committee met in the Penang Cricket Club and selected the following to represent Penang against Selangor during the Whitsuntide holidays on the Esplanade: T. S. Anthony (Capt.); J. Andres; B. Brooke; Oh88 words
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Article61 1934-05-16 15 I Elected President Of Senior Golfers. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 14. Mr. D. A. M. Brown was elected president of the Senior Golfers' Society of Malaya, at the annual general meetIng on Sunday, with Mr. L. Vaughan 1 vice-president. Mr. F. Bolton61 words
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Advertisement187 1934-05-16 15 [LET ME TELL YOU HOW i£\ "*isv H£ l-PED tfjQflnJW HUSBAND f Georfle always iniiil.d on a h«ovy 4Q[ braakfott said he, didn't want to "^■^■^L^LfehW. work hungry I S«t k# told I. k. often f#|t drowsy I Finatfy I Qof him to try a lighter brookI at In n187 words
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Advertisement14 1934-05-16 15 Other sporting news will be found on pace 18. jkxhdvMmunuiL I^^^S UOWOOM.HOVEMBER 1931 W&14 words
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Article, Illustration1672 1934-05-16 16 NOTES FROM BENGAL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, May 11. The news of the murderous attempt on Sir John Anderson has created great indignation, and his miraculous escape the warmest congratulations. The occurrence is a reminder that the recent lull in1,672 words
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Article505 1934-05-16 16 Rs. 45 A Month. NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE BOMBAY SITUATION. Bombay, May 10. Twenty mills were kept open today. '.There Is no Improvement In the strike situation and stray assaults, on loyal workers and stone throwing continue. A number of strikers collected in front of the505 words
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Article237 1934-05-16 16 Next Month's Venture By Indian Airmen. Bombay, May 7. The Bombay Flying Club has made plans for an instructional flight to Heston early next month. Four De Havllland Moths, piloted by four pupils, Messrs. Mody, Guzdar, Mehta and Nerurkar, will leave Juhu aerodrome' on June237 words
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Article310 1934-05-16 16 Mr. Justice Cunliffe For Calcutta. Simla, May T. A Government of India communique says: His Majesty the King-Emperor has approved of the appointment of Mr. Justice J. R. E. Cunliffe, Kt., Barrlster-at-Law, at present Judge, Rangoon High Court, to be permanent judge of the Calcutta High Court310 words
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Article232 1934-05-16 16 Dangers Of Sunken Land Levels. 1 Muzaffarpur, May 10. Considerable irregularities in the I land levels have, it is understood, been observed by the survey party appoint- Ed by the Government of Bihar and Orissa to examine and report on the disturbed levels of the earthquakestricken232 words
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Article120 1934-05-16 16 Fine Of Rs. 5 Imposed By Colombo Court Before Mr. Mervyn Joseph, the Municipal Magistrate of Colombo, ReI venue Inspector F. J. Mlsso, of the ;Clty Municipality, charged Mr. O. Robert de Zoysa, of Darley Road, Colombo, with having possessed motor car CBW7 without a120 words
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Article480 1934-05-16 16 Growers' Protests. REQUEST TO INDIA OFFICE Simla, May 5. The Government of India, It is understood, have sent a reminder to the India Office, asking that negotiations In regard to the import 01 foreign rice into the Madras Presidency should be expedited. Shipments of rice from480 words
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Advertisement63 1934-05-16 16 V STOP! jk YOU'RE HURTING ME! |L Why suffer from jk COtPS? at once with S^'GFTVIT" ..__j_L_B bßm w t Dewarei of the danger* of rain and storms, which rause colds. Serious ills frequently develop if colds arc nrglerted. Two generations have found Grove's Laxa> tive Bronio Quinine the most63 words
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Advertisement81 1934-05-16 16 The most UP-TO-DATE Plaubel MAXIMA II Canera. The Maklna n Is a 6x9 rm Plate, film-pack and roll-film camera. It U fitted with AnUcomar F 2 9 Lens In self-timing Compur Shutter. Automatic focussing ccupled with range finder. It is almost unbelievable that a camera of such high precision Incorporating81 words
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Miscellaneous384 1934-05-16 17 EMPIRE PROGRAMME. TODAY. 6.20 a.m. Famous Operatic Arias. 7.5 Sports Talk. 8.20 Orchestra. 11.50 Beethoven's 3rd Pianoforte Concerto. 12.25 p.m. A Microphone Medley of 20 years ago. 1.35 The News. 6.20 Quentin Maclean at the Organ. 7.5 The Western Studio Orchestra. 8.20 The Trocadero Cinema Orchestra. 9.5 The News. 9.20384 words
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Miscellaneous363 1934-05-16 17 9.50 The Midland Studio Orchestra. 10.35 One-act Comedy. 11.5 Harold Ramsay at the Organ of the Granada. Tooting. 11.35 The 8.8.C. Dance Orchestra. 12.20 The News. 12.35 Old Favourites. SUNDAY, MAY 20. 6.20 a.m. Band Music. 6.50 A One-act Comedy. 7.20 Medvedeff's Balalaika Orchestra. 8.5 The News. 11.50 A Light363 words
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Miscellaneous139 1934-05-16 17 SINGAPORE. Following is the wireless programme of Station Z.H.1." Singapore (wavelength 49.9 m) (owned and operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya Ltd., 2, Orchard Road). TODAY. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra (directed by Dan Hopkins.) 6.45 ilews bulletin supplied by139 words
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Article439 1934-05-16 17 REVISED SCHEME. Simla, May 7. The Government of India are considering departmental^ a revision of the original plan to build a wireless broadcasting station at Delhi. According to the original plan, the station was to have been comparatively small, involving an outlay of only twelve or439 words
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Article232 1934-05-16 17 Programme of gramophone records of the Malayan Amateur Radio Society (Kuala Lumpur), call sign Z Q E, wavelength 48.92 m, for May 18. 7.00 p.m. (An all H.M.V. broadcast). Waltz, Voices of Spring— Ferdy KaufTman and his Orchestra. Instrumental, A Keltic Lament Victor O!of Sextet. I Waltz, The232 words
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681 1934-05-16 17 Race For "Continental Honours." The world's audience for broadcast programmes grew during 1933 by about 20 million listeners. It reached the handsome round figure of 180,000,000. Five million additional receiving sets were put into service. These facts oanfirm the belief I expressed nearly a year ago681 words
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Advertisement16 1934-05-16 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in Great Britain) Head Office far Mateya: SINGAPORE.16 words
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332 1934-05-16 18 Rugby, May 14. The League Council, which beginns its 79th meeting at Geneva today, has several important and intricate problems on the agenda. The principal questions for consideration are: The organisation of the Saar Plebiscite. The League plan of assistance to the Liberlan Republic, whoseBritish Wireless - 332 words
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Article119 1934-05-16 18 Height Of 28,500 Ft. Reached By British Airman. London. May 14. The world's altitude record for an atioplane fitted with a heavy oil engine was mad* today by H. J. Penrose, chief pilot of the Westland Aircraft Co who carried out test flights for the Mount EverestReuter - 119 words
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Article32 1934-05-16 18 Rugby. May 14. Miss Jean Batten, the New Zeaiander, who is flying to Australia arrived in Karachi at 2.35 p.m. today. She left Lympne on May B— British Wireless.British Wireless - 32 words
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Article201 1934-05-16 18 Four Ship's Guards Shot In Fight Swatow, May 8. I Four anti-piracy guards aboard the Chinese coastal steamer, Tai Yl, are reported to have been shot dead during a sharp battle with a gang of twelve or thirteen pirates who attacked the vessel near Swatow on201 words
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Article343 1934-05-16 18 Lieut Huelin Wins May Medal. The men's monthly medal was played at the Garrison Golf Club, on Saturday and Sunday. The following were the best returns Lieut. J. L. R. Huelin 78— 16— «2 A. Dobson. 85—17—68 Lieut. C. M. Keble, 83—13—70 R. R. Coombs 94—20—74 S.343 words
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Article141 1934-05-16 18 Championship Tourney Next Month. The Singapore L.T.A. championship tournament will begin on June 11 and will be continued on following days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday excepted) until completed. Entries are requested for men's and women's singles and doubles and mixed doubles, and will close on May 31. Profit141 words
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Article90 1934-05-16 18 Japan Beat Philippines At Soccer. Shanghai. May 16. Results in the Far Eastern Olympic games yesterday were as follows: Baseball: The Philippines defeated Japan 7—o.7 0. Football: Japan beat the Philippines 4— 3.— Sin Kuo Mln. The following have been Invited to play association football for S.C.C. "B"90 words
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Article105 1934-05-16 18 The Buck Seah's team beat Koh Swee Teck's team by four clear goals on the Clerical Union's ground on Sunday In the Union's soccer competition fixture. Before the Interval H. C. 1 Mills scored twice for Buck Seah's team and soon after the resumption Buck Scan and Mills scored again.105 words
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Article151 1934-05-16 18 Results of Monday's ties in the SCR C. tournament were: "A" Singles Cheong Chee Lim, owe 12 beat Woon Chow Tat, owe 12, lft— lB. ft— 2. ft— 3. "A" Doubles John Lim and Tan Huck Toe, owe 18 beat Tan Wan Liat and Pang Chiap Yong scr,151 words
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Article85 1934-05-16 18 M UAR FOOTBALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, May 16. In an uninteresting match the Pedara Tunggal beat the Johore Military Forces by four goals to one. Play never reached a high standard. The first half was evenly contested 1 ut the soldiers I were unlucky not to score. Pedara85 words
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Article50 1934-05-16 18 I The following have accepted to pla] association football for S.C.C. vs Marine Dept. on Wednesday at S.C.C 2nd Division League A. Vat Bachove; R. V. Welch, J. Crlchton; R i Davidson, D. R. Harper, S. Webb; J. B Pickering, T. Robertson, L. V. Taylor M. C. Elliott. R. Johnson.50 words
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Advertisement8 1934-05-16 18 pavilion to-morrow! j First National's Stupendous 1934 Special!8 words
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Advertisement418 1934-05-16 18 THE (1 «K>£ HEWWOLSELEY >/H.P. A LIKE ACHIEVEMENT TO THE HORNET FOR THE 9 h.p. MOTORIST You remember the quick fame gained by the Hornet? Well here is another Hornet for popularity as ambitious in its features and as exciting in performance. This car is produced with the definite objective418 words
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990 1934-05-16 19 Island's Seizure By Japan Feared. Shanghai, May 16. j Rumours are circulating that Japan) Intends shortly to occupy Hainan i] Island, says a Canton report. That this rumour has gained considerable credence In Canton Government circles. Is indicated by the action of Gen. ChanSin Chew Jit Poh - 990 words
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Article228 1934-05-16 19 Rubber Shares Rule Weaker. London. May 12. On the money market this week the clearing banks created some astonishment by raising the minimum buying rates for certain Treasury maturities. The move is mainly due to the desire Ito obtain an Increased supply of the latest weekly issue. TheReuter - 228 words
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Article, Illustration61 1934-05-16 19 Lord Tennyson, the former England cricket captain and grandson of the ■Met, married Mrs. Joseph W. Dormer (above), the widow of the American steel magnate, in San Francisco on Apr. 14. Lord Tennyson is 44 and the third holder of the title. He met his bride when he was recuperating61 words
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Article93 1934-05-16 19 Causes Alarm Among Ships' Wireless Operators. Wellington, May 12. The broadcasting of a sea drams with storm effects and S.OJB. signal) from Christchurch last night gavt ships' wireless operators on Australia! and New Zealand coasts a hectic half- hour, frantically endeavouring to locaU the scene of theReuter - 93 words
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Article983 1934-05-16 19 Fraser And Company's Weekly Report Fraser and Co.'s report, dated May 15. 5 p.m., states: After the excitement of the last week with its big turnover in both tin and rubber shares, there has been a lull in the activities of the local share market and a general983 words
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Article, Illustration34 1934-05-16 20 .d".U»IJMMWPW—«r^S3itf.. -"fc^.. A MYSTERY SNIPER prowling on the roofs of New York's Lower East Side tenements shot and killed a woman as she was walking on the pavement (Planet News.)34 words
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Article, Illustration21 1934-05-16 20 M. UBHAKOV, the vice-chair-man of the Government Rescue Commission, who stayed with the castaways of the Soviet Arctic expedition. (Planet N.)21 words
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Article, Illustration13 1934-05-16 20 A SCUFFLE between Nazi sympathisers and anti-Nazis in Brooklyn, New York. (Planet News.)13 words
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Article, Illustration34 1934-05-16 20 MB. JACK BERRY lIONYWILL, the famous Brook lands motorist, was killed and another man was seriously injured when a sports car skidded and crashed into a street refuge in High Street, Kensington. (Planet News.)34 words
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Article, Illustration13 1934-05-16 20 ROYAL HORSE Artillery rehearsing the musical drive for the Royal Tournament. (Planet News.)13 words
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Article, Illustration53 1934-05-16 20 WORKMEN excavating a huge oak trunk which authorities have Identified m prehistoric boat. It was found in the course of road-making in the NiederlanslU Forest in Germany. (Planet N.) MR. NORMAN DAVIS, the American diplomat, and his wife leaving Waterloo Station, London, on the Berengaria boat train for the United53 words
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Article, Illustration10 1934-05-16 20 THE SPHINX Battery rehearsing their musical ride. (Planet News.) A10 words