The Straits Times, 28 May 1934

Microfilm: NL1487
Total Pages: 20
1 20 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED HXAKLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 28, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 28, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    38 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      311 1 SINGAPORE: 78, CECIL ST. ('PHONE 8181). •VISIT OUR NEW I SHOWROOMS. J JPASKOE CO. 'CORNWALL I I HOUSE K OrohaH I Whispered The Reason... W y.'\''.''y.'\'\-'.\\^'js/- ■^■^(W a H^r& '^&miS^^%. -■'^^SoSfl^s^^^Hi^sssssssssl ■•■•■••■"•■•■"•**''^v't'''.'.*'*3vo^^^ff v^a^kv'%'*A Wks\-.''/y.^^■■r*"-'-"-"'^W vSjCjs^bssssss) 1. m H Kvl*«* i- V_l^A^^giji£»^sss^^^ 4t l MX Mrj" 1'".;1 ..^K'. A. K ftyOvX'ii'i!
      311 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      271 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST. V PHONE ***** AN OPPORTUNITY THAT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!/^ A CHARMING NEW SELECTION OF CRISP-VOILE EVENING FROCKS. CUT ON ULTRA FASHIONABLE LINES. M THESE FROCKS ARE A PRACTICAL INVESTMENT AS THEY POSSESS THE ADDED ADVANTAGE OF BEING EASILY LAUNDERED. ALL AT $12.50 EACH NETT
      271 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      1 1 l^l^pjflT^ij^f^TsUj
      1 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      569 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AM) APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England) M*n^ PABSBtaKR AND CARGO SKRVJCEB PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S_N3O UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJSBII 8 GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICK OUTWARD PROM LONDON FOR CHINA AMD JAPAN DOB Tonnage Spore SOUDAN 6.500 June 6 RAJPUTANA "000 June RANCHI
      569 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      662 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I^M r IIIIMJ CENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD LINE. (Incorporated to Japan) TO LONDON. Naples, MarseOes, Lulia, Antwerp iMiiaai and aflMlsli ngi Vessels Tonnage Due SaD t TKRUKUNI MARU 12.000 May 29 M HAKUBAN MABU 10,400 June U 14 I HARUNA MARU 11.400 June 37 28 I KATORI
      662 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      657 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (incorporated In Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHI SERVICE. TO OENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN Fran Pioui From rroni S-pore Malacca Port Penang SHam ttALSIA U/« I>7« IS/8 BORINOIA 1/7 *H «/7 *P FIONIA 34/7 94/7 25/7 tf/7 tt Calling Marseilles and Havre. Tbe above vessels
      657 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      255 2 £71.12.FROM SDfOAT«BB TO EUROPE. VL* AMERICA. This rate Includes: (a) tad eaus passage Singapore U (b) Taartst etaas across tae PaesSe. (c) Ist class ran across America. (d) Tesjrtjt class AtsaasJ* la the new aad taasaaa sjl Msnaattaa or v. Was> QE HOTS: If passage through tbe Panama Canal Is
      255 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5
      1170 2 SH V'aPlH Oo aWTt FUNJUL LINE ***** l THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO Steam Ship Co, Lta, aai China Motaal (1931) LTD. r V Steani Navigation Co.. LM. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO LTD SS cSNA^SaSSf S; VS. ?S XZXIZS^XZ -iTS The SIAM STKAM NAVIGATION C*. Lid. >B Lai. THE SUN
      1,170 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Ship Fire-Fighting Suggestions.
    1761 3 At the closing session of the Spring Meeting of the Institution of Naval Architects, In the Royal Society of Arts, with Lord Stonehaven, the president, in the chair, two of the most topical papers of the meeting were presented. Mr. E. F. Spanner, R.C.N.C. (ret), put forward
    1,761 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    24 3 The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be open on Monday June for one hour only (from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.).
    24 words
  • Article
    LUXURY YACHT.
    163 3 Lord Moyne Spends £80,000 On Rosaura. London. May 8. Lord Moyne, the former Minister of Agriculture, bears a good name In Southampton among the unemployed shlpworkers. During recent yean he has spent no less than £200,000 In the port In pursuit of his favourite hobby, yachting. Today his
    163 words
  • Article
    RECENT DISASTER.
    159 3 Japanese Torpedo Boat Being Refitted. Kyoto. May, 5. Work began today at the Maizuru Naval Yard on the re-fltting of the torpedo boats Chldori and Manazuru, sister ships of the ill-fated Tomoturu. a new vessel which capsized early last month, attended by a heavy loss of life. Action
    159 words
  • Article
    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    171 3 KEPONG. Brit.. 1.322 tons, from Bangkok 28-5. for Port Swettenham 28-5. GIANG ANN. Brit MS tons, from Cherlbon 28-5. for Batavia 29-5. PAHUD. rut 1.100 tons, from Batevia, Java Conit 20-5. for Batavia 29-5. KHOKN HOEA. Dut.. 611 tons, from Pontianak 28-5. for Ponttinak 30-5. KOTA BAROE. Dut..
    171 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    123 3 KEPPEI. BABBOL'B. Main Wharf The Cable. Lch. Spartan." W. Bt. "Bertha." Oil Wharf Nil. Coa! Wharf NIL VFSSELS IN DXV DOCKS. Tanjonx Pagar. Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Nil Keppel Harbour. King's Dock Nil. No. 1 Dock Nil. No. 2 Dock Nil. Monday, Ma; 28. >hip, iiont-
    123 words
  • Article
    THE CONTE ROSSO.
    48 3 The s.s. Cofite Rosso Is due here on tomorrow morning from Trieste, Venice, Brindisl, Port Said, Suez, Bombay and Colombo. She will berth alongside the S H.B. wharves, and is due to tall again the same day at 5 p.m. for Hong Kong and Shanghai.
    48 words
  • Article
    BANGALORE.
    20 3 The 8.8. Bangalore has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at this port at noon on Wednesday.
    20 words
  • Article
    ATHOS II.
    30 3 The Athos II is due from Saigon tomorrow at S a.m. and will sail on the same day at 1 p.m. for Colombo, Djibouti, Pert Said and Marseilles.
    30 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      723 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporate in P.M.8.) LLOYDS AGENTS: •BOOKING AGEN I 8, IMPERIAL AIRWAYS P.M.S RLTS. AND SIAM STATES HAILWAYS. TKLEFBONB: Freight MIS Pasaa.ee MSI CANADIAN PACIFIC. (Incorporated In England) STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. STEAMSHIPS— RAILWAYS HOTELS EXP BESS. (Incorporated tn England) REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class From £106.4.6 Up
      723 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      389 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD (Incorporated In England.) *ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM A HAMBURG Via Part* and Saa Caaal Due Sail* Steamer Spore S'pora, CITY OP HANKOW May 29 June t .CITY OP EASTBOURNE June !4 June 1« For HONG KONO. SHANGHAI JAPAN. Steamer Due S'oor** CITY OP
      389 words
  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1
      123 3 TIDE TABLES. Monday. May U. H. W. 10.29 a.m., 7 ft. in., 9 49 pn, 8 ft. 8 In. L. W. 3.50 a.m 1 ft. J in., 3 4» pm_ 3 ft. 9 in. Tneaday, May M. H. W. 11 15 am 8 ft. 2 In.. 10 26 p.m. 9
      123 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      437 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applytag for any pos.twn adwrtiaed In these column* «nd eaples of testimonials. Do not urn* oHgt—Ja, WANTED, experienced Cold Storage salesman. Write Box 732. Straits Times. QUALIFIED DRESSER (Chinese prelcrrfd) send testimonials etc.. to Manage*, Chan Wing H übber Estate. Jagoh. Johore. WANTED, European lady assistant to
      437 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      735 4 MOTOR VEHICLES AUSTIN SEVEN, in good order. $275 cash 2*7>o Orchard Road. USED CARS, Ford, Austin, Oraham-Palge. Hlllman, Morris, Singer, Triumph, Plat. Eastern Auto Co., Ltd., 69/79, Orchard Road, Singapore. HOUSES. FLATS TO LET TO LET, A Sber Rd. off Oxley Rd. Modern san. Apply 2 Eber Rd. or 10
      735 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      584 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET Ground A First Floor. Robinson Road. Separately or together. United Engineers. TO LET. No. 8. Raffles Place. Ground floor, spacious office accommodation. Sultabi for show room etc Apply MEYER BROTHERS. TO LET omee 2nd Floor, 124/126. Robinson Road. Shops 6B, (Top Floor), Cecil Street, 160. 163,
      584 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      803 4 PARTNERSHIPS AND DIRECTORSHIPS. MIDWINTER ft CO, LTD, DIRECTORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP BROKERS. Donlngton House. Norfolk Street, Strand, London. England PUBLIC NOTICES LOCAL EMPLOYERS BAYING VACANCIES FOB EUROPEANS ABB ÜBGBD TO CONSULT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE AT THB T.M.C.A. SINGAPORE. NOTICE. Messrs. P. G. Pratt, n, J. Malcolm Newman,
      803 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      953 4 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will' be closed on Monday, June 4, Day following H.M. Tn King's Birthday (Public HoUday). LEGAL NOT»CES!~ NOTICE. In the Estate of CHAN KIM BONO NFO tlrceatd. Pursuant to the Trustees Ordinance 1929. NOTICE is iiereby given that all creditor and other persons liavlng
      953 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      747 4 -I BUSINESS CARDS FIG A R O BEAUTY CREATIONS THE $8 PERMANENT WAVE BT EUROPEAN LADY KXPKBTB RAFFLES BOT&L (Room 126) and al 93 Bras Basah Road MASSAGE HALL UANICURE AND MASSAGE. Mr*. BAKU and Mv» HANA 66. WATERLOO STREET. c Telephone 7467. I, AUCTION NOTICES. REMINDER. t 1 Thursday,
      747 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 1
      173 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage. Monthly 3.M 4.J6 256 Quarterly 8 50 512.66 7.56 Yearly $34.6* $«8.»« 536.M Note— Outstation cheques ibould Include the uraal bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charge* and instruction* for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as wider:— 25 cents- per line per Insertion wit*-
      173 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    DEAN INGE APPALLED
    158 5 "Dictators Or Gangs Of Terrorists." Dean Inge, the Dean of St. Paul'?, eaid recently that he Is appalled by th? almost total destruction of liberty In one European nation after another. "The power of these new dictators or tangs of terrorists," he said, "seems almost Incredible. They
    158 words
  • Article
    PARIS TO SAIGON.
    119 5 New Plane To Carry 19 Passengers. A new type of aeroplane is to bj used on the Marseilles-Saigon air line, it was announced at Havre on May 13. says Havas. The all-metal, tri-motored Breguet hydroplpne can take oft in less than 20 seconds and within rlne minutes
    119 words
  • Article
    IL DUCE'S VILLA.
    29 5 H Duce ha;-, ordered that the villa in San Remo, given to him by LadyOgle, is to tr turned into a reslirc place for convalescent officers.
    29 words
  • Article
    DOCTORS'ATTACK ON TOLL OF MOTHERHOOD.
    587 5 DOCTORS' ATTACK ON TOLL OF MOTHERHOOD. Lives Of Many Women Saved. By New Discoveries. It was revealed recently that impoi;- ant successes iave been achieved by a I JIMP of eight who a >enr I ago embaricd on a system of super •pcii-iiisatian in maternity work. They s?t out to
    587 words
  • Article
    DRESSED AS A MAN.
    110 5 Jilted Japanese Woman Seeks Revenge. Searching for a man whom she accused of Jilting her after taking her money. Miss Namiko Yokozava roamed Toklo in men's clothing until she attracted the attention of a policeman by her feminine voice as she registered at a cheap hotel
    110 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      285 5 HOTELS TO-DAY COCKTAIL DANCE <makan ketchid 6.15 to 8.15 p.m. DANCE INFORMAL) 9.45 p.m. to Midnight WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th THE POPULAR ARTISTS SANDS DAWN. RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA IMO.NK 5351. Adelphi jL,-) Hotel NEW GRILL ROOM NOW OPEN I THE BEST OF EVERYTHING PREPARED BY OUR SWISS CHEF IN A BRAND
      285 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      95 5 /)vs^^ £3 with this S^»ml«2? No, All-Wave IFsten to London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Russia, My SF- -^{h TTM Madrid, Buenos Alre« r IK? Seek and find thrilling programmes sw\? k^ MM J'lli'lliP all over the globe. PHILCO has 11 la M^Sk' lH revolutionized short-wave tuning of I luH foreign stations
      95 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 1
      371 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMME. For Straits 3ettlerrents, and Federated Malay States from the Empire trans -An Daventry, England. TODAY I J G. 20 a.m. Song Recltcl. .7.5 R«- .ious Servic*. 7.20 Violin Sol js. 8.5 Newsletter. 11.50 Dance Music 12.30 p.m. Sports Talk: 'The New Amatcor Oolf Champion." 12.50 Song Recital. 1.35
      371 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 2
      132 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND. Following Is programme of PhohiHolland i wavelength 16 88 1L>:— MONDAY. MAY :>8. 7.50 p m. Dutch National Anthem. 8 Station orchestra conducted by Loe Cohen. 8.20 Meeting of the •'Phohi-Cluo.' 8.40 Records. 9 Talk on sports. 9.20 Station orchestra. 9.40 Dutch National Anthem. THVRSDAY. MAY 31. 7.50 p.m.
      132 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 3
      91 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle n 12. 22 iil^~ ii 2S 2(o 27* 2« Up io* 57* 38h S_J^_ 34" fc^~ (CLUES.) ACROSS. 21 Piece of mocey 25. Bag in garment 26. Rise V ci Vi hard 28 Catches Uld ot 19. MLX up Jf ud c 30. Examlnatir.o JV Vu.al •re
      91 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    SOUTH MALAYAN DOG SHOW.
    599 6 43 Pedigree Animals Entered. Forty- three fine pedigree dogs were brought to the stands at the Singapore and South Malayan show promoted by the Singapore branch of the Malayan Kennel Association on the Polo ground yesterday. After the judging, owners paraded their canine friends before HE.
    599 words
  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      50-CENT. NOTES.
      39 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Surely, the time has come for the Straits Settlements Government to see the advantages that would arise through the introduction at a SO-cent note!— Yours etc., Singapore. May 26.
      39 words
    • Letter
      RESTRICTION.
      39 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Now that we have had a leading article on "How Control Will Work." a more appropriate one will be needed shortly on "How Control Will Not Work/—Y ours etc., TRUTH.
      39 words
    • Letter
      RUBBER CONTROL.
      665 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— lt appears that Government has considerably under-rated the difficulties of assessing the productive capabilities of rubber estates under 100 acres and of the smM holdings generally. If no appeal is allowed from the assessment of the District Officer, who obviously
      665 words
    • Letter
      DENTISTS.
      466 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Both Disgusted and the F.M.S. Government appear to confuse the professional and the commercial attitude. The advertisement calling for tenders from registered dentists appeared along with others calling for tenders for food for cattle, for excav- ation of a new channel
      466 words
    • Letter
      ETIQUETTE.
      344 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 31r, The ruling given in your Issue of May 22 Is the only one compatible with that Ideal of womanhood as developed throughout Christendom during the Age of Chivalry; namely, that Ideal of regarding womankind as reinstated In her first honourable position:
      344 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      144 6 REMINGTON NOISELESS PORTABLE J^Slf Small, light and durable In the ex- < jM BIMB treme. It has everything yon expect V^H^ In a portable and more. IT JM j is NOISELESS. It will disturb no one .^Bj ssbbPw^ it will not wreck your own E^ train of thought. Full details
      144 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      177 6 I Tnßiiii lEiTfiKßiSar J LOWEST PRICES CONSISTENT WITH QUALITY ATTRACTIVE HIRE PURCHASE. TERMS REPURCHASE CONTRACTS MONTHLY RENTALS BSSSSSSSSSSS^H^^BSSB^BSSSs! <Ws*^> P _^B«flH The new Ford model Saloon offers considerable more by room than other Baby Care. It is powered by an 8 H.P. Engine which has excellent acceleration, gives a comfortable
      177 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    China-Manchukuo Train Service.
    580 7 The resumption of through train service between China and .Manchukuo will begin on June 15, according to a statement by the Japanese Garrison Commander at Knanhaikwan. Shanghai, May 28. Further details of the procedure whereby an international travelling bureau will handle the through train service between China
    580 words
  • Article
    KWANGTUNG DISASTER.
    140 7 Many Junks Capsized ByHuge Wave. Further details have been tcrthcoming of the disaster in North Kwangtung. It Is revealed that Kalchiung Mountain, in Lokchang District. suddenly broke apart. JJO... Thursday, portion of th« Jnetontalrf side crashing onto "tlte" villages below, one village being completely buried and twelve others
    Sin Chew Jit Poh  -  140 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    8 7 home on leave on Friday by the Corfu.
    8 words
  • Article
    STERLING DECLINE.
    244 7 Not Due To Intrinsic Weakness. London, May 25. The recent decline In sterling in terms of the gold currencies is not due to any intrinsic weakness in sterling but is attributed to the Improving financial prospects of the gold bloc countries, causing repatriation from London to France and
    Reuter  -  244 words
  • Article
    "PROTECT THE EMPEROR"
    113 7 Reorganisation Of The Pao Hung Party. Shanghai, May 25. Scores of Japanese spies have found their way into the interior of Fuklen province, according to a message from Foochow. A Chinese report from Peiping states that over 100 Japanese planes held a demonstration along the Yalu River
    113 words
  • Article
    CHINA BUYS BRITISH.
    67 7 Nanking's Communications Scheme. London, Ma: 26. The Chinese Governmeat has placed a large order with Standard Telephones and Cables, Ltd., London, for the supply of wireless stations for the purpose of linking up all big towns in China by telephone and telegraph. Many new features will be
    Reuter  -  67 words
  • Article
    "TRY AGAIN GIRL."
    33 7 King's Congratulation To Miss Jean Batten. London, May 24. The King has sent through the Governor-General a message of congratulation to Miss Jean Batten on her England-Australia flight— British Wireless.
    British Wireless  -  33 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      173 7 youß future/ I nfl|^ 'save you Wt]w S^VM bought about it? 9^f read what a minister t! Wm of religion say s. Life Assurance has become a vital factor n the life of this marvellous century. It replaces earning power it stabilises business it makes depend- ants Independent it keeps
      173 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      222 7 «SsJs^l^ssssW TEA DANCE Wed. Fri and Sunday 5.30 7.30 p.m. 4 f^ TOMORROW TIFFIN $1.00 Potage Minestrone Fried Fish and Tartare Sauce Grilled Fillet Steak Green Peas' 'Bantee Potatoes Cold Meat Salad Chocolate Ice Cream Cheese Fruit Coffee WATCH DAILY MENU PHONE 4906. CAPITOL OPENING THURSDAY! g\ iflf\\ You'll see
      222 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      274 7 CAPITOL: LAST 3 DAYS!! f DANE .THE GREATEST STAGE SHOW EVER SEEN in iTP ■j j lip wj* fi FF U C *2l 9 IV fa I^^^. >! *^r^^y »T'i?*^^ I'S^flssP^Kv Vr^^nV '.^tf PRICES Or^ADMlSSlON^™™^^™^^^^^™" 1,000 SEATS NUMBERED ft RESERVED. AT- 1 000 UNRESERVED c*ircS NT BLOCK OF THE UNREISERVED
      274 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    93 8 Easier Tone In Raw Rubber. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, May 28. The following were the prices of rubber at noon today: Market Tone:—Easier. TODAY'S PRICES:— Rubber, 19 Vi cts., down 3S3 S ct. Tin, $114.62'/ 2, down 25 cts. SATURDAY'S PRICES:— Rubber, London 5 15/lbd.. up
    93 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    310 8 Singapore May 28. 12 noun. Bayer Seller Gambicr 4.50 Java Cube 7.25 Hamburg Cube 7.25 White Muntok Pepper 34.00 White Pepper 33.00 Black Pepper 1800 Mixed Black Pepper Copra. sundrUd 2.90 2.90 Copra, mixad 2.40 240 Small Flake Tapioca 4.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.50 MecL Pearl Tapioca 5.75 Small
    310 words
  • Article
    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    70 8 Noon, May 28. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose) 19>/ 2 19% (F. 0.8.) 19% 20 Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. June 19% 19^'k .luly-S.p(. 20% 204 (><t.-I)ec. 21 211/ b Jan. -Mar. 21"'» 21 ;t Tone of Market: Dull and
    70 words
  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
      • Article
        MINING.
        441 8 Issue ?&L Pd. 4/- Ampat Tin 1 £1 Asam Kumbang !1 £1 Austral Malay >/- 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 1 Ayer Weng 1 £1 Bangrin Tin Buyers 6/6 37/6 43/6 15/2.00 34 9 Sellers. 16/2.10 35/6 '1 £1 Changkat Tin '1 £1 Chenderiang 10/>0 50 Hitam Tin 0.53 0.56
        441 words
      • Article
        GENERAL
        284 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0-80 0.85 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.55 160 1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.0.0 6.5.0 0 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 :1: 1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/9 27/8 ■1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord.
        284 words
      • Article
        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        138 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4^ p.c. of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4'/fe p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102 103
        138 words
      • Article
        RUBBER SHARES.
        366 8 Fraser and Co and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fx&AZ £yaH Evatt Co. Allenby ($1) 1-65 1.85 cd. 1.70 I.Bocd. Aior G y ajah ($D 1-05 1.15 1.00 1.10 A. Hitam ($1) 1.60 IJTS 1.50 1.60 A Malay (?2) 2.80 3.00 2.90 3.10 A. Molek (ID 1.05
        366 words
    • Article
      FINANCIAL WISDOM OF THE WEEK.
      340 8 Prince George And South African Mines. Prince George. -"In South Africa the goldmining industry Is going from strength to strength, a progress well deserved because of its intensive organising efficiency and because of the immense service It renders to the whole of the Union In
      340 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE MARKETS.
      453 8 Official List Of Approximate Prices. The following are the prices, cento per > catty where not otherwise stated prert.il ing ,at the Singapore uarfces as furnished by the Market Inspector en May l»Meat.— Beef steak (round) JI per catty, beef stew or curry 25. pork, lean 40. pork,
      453 words
    • Article
      MONEY ORDERS.
      101 8 The tatc of Issue Is Rs. 155=5100. The rate of payment Is Rs. 157=5100. The rate of payment Is the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office. The rates of Issue of Money Orders drawn on the
      101 words
    • Article
      EXCHANGE RATES.
      219 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hony Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2 4 11/64 London, 3 months' sight 2 1 SB2 London, 60 days' sight 2/1 9 64 London, 30 days' sight
      219 words
    • Article
      STOCK EXCHANGE.
      136 8 Almost Entire Lack Of Enterprise. London. May 23. On the Stock Exchange today the markets showed an a.most entire lack of en.ci prise and apart from Kaffirs, a very dull tone prevailed, prices in most Instances turning weaker. Commodities ruled qu'?t and steady but uninteresting apart rom rubber
      136 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    147 8 Teday. Seiat Pandjang. B.ngfcaltt and Bar an (Stngaradja) ..3 o m. Saigon (Apoey) 3 p.m. Slngkav.ang, Pemangkat and Sambas (Tomohon) 4 p_ai. Tomorrow. Siam (except Lower Siaraj (Katong) 11 a.m. Tenibilahan Rengat (Hong Lam) 1 p.m. Selat Pandjang. Bengkalls Bagan (.Hong Thong) 3 p.m. Siak, Pakan Baroe,
    147 words
  • Article
    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    31 8 Spo«« Leb«»a llaraat Apr. 20 Ma} 9 'h:tral Mar. 30 Apr .1 :arthage Apr. 27 May 19 van OMenbarnrvelt May 4 Hay 23 Caroa May 3 May 20
    31 words
  • Article
    AIR MAIL FROM JAVA.
    23 8 Malls from Batavla and PaL>mbann by aeroplane are expected at the General Post Office, Singapore at 230 p.m. tomorrow.
    23 words
  • Article
    MAILS EXPECTED.
    40 8 From Holland and Germany by Marnlx van St. Aldegonde due at Singapore noon tomorrow. From China and Japan by Terukunl Maru due at Singapore 2 p.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Santa; Maru due at Singapore tomorrow.
    40 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
    • Article
      AUSTRAL MALAY MEETING
      1553 9 CHAIRMAN AND BUFFER POOL The ordinary annual general meetings of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., and of its associated companies— Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging. Ltd., Ulu Yam Tin Dredging. Ltd., Thabawlelk Tin Dredging. Ltd., Puchong Tin Dredging. Ltd., and Pungah Tin Dredging. Ltd.
      1,553 words
    • Article
      CHERSONESE (F.M.S.) ESTATES.
      257 9 Profit Of £10,619 On Year'sj Working. The Chersonese (F.M.S.) Estates, Limited, directors' report states:— Accounts.— The year's working resulted in a profit of £10.619 6s. lid. whicli with the net amount brought forward from 1932 £27,750 15s. 7 d. makes available £38,370 2s. 6d. Out of which
      257 words
    • Article
      TIN CONSUMPTION.
      90 9 Encouraging American Figrres. London. May 2t> The May bulletin of the International Tin Research Development Council shows a 29 per cent, increase in tin consumption during the year ending March 1934, compared with the previous year, and amounting approximately to 129.000 lonfc tons compared with 100,020 long tons.
      Reuter  -  90 words
    • Article
      MALAKOFF RUBBER.
      52 9 Messrs Boustead it Co.. Ltd Per.ane. have received a telegram from the secretaries, Messrs. Ed. Boustead Co., London, advising that the annual accounts for 1933 of Malakoff Rubber Estates, Ltd., have been issued showing a profit of £5.416. The sum of £9,102 is to be carried forward to
      52 words
    • Article
      AYER HITAM PLANTING.
      533 9 Annual Meeting. FACING FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE. The 27th annual ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate, Limited, was held at Messrs. Whit tall and Co.'s Offices, Kuala Lumpur, oh May 23. Mr. F. A. Warden presided and the following also were present: The
      533 words
    • Article
      RUBBER AUCTION.
      192 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commeice Rubber Association neld its 1.175 th. Auction when there was. Catalogued 2.045.275 1b5— 913.07 tons Offered 1.800,619 803.85 Sold 1,311.511 585.50 Spot London 5.15 16 d. New York UTi <=ts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard Quality No Sales Good
      192 words
    • Article
      SHELL DIVIDEND.
      38 9 According to a cable received In Singapore. Shell Transport Trading Co., Ltd., have declared dividend at the rate of Is. 6d. per share free of Income tax, payable July 6, coupon to be presented No. 6L
      38 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      652 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI B/NKING CORPORATION. Incorporated in Hong Konß) Tho liability o* members Is limited to the extent and to marner prescribed bj Ordinance No. 6 of 1920 of the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Cr.pital Issued and ."ully natd up $20 000.000 Reserve Funds:— Stcrlinc I 6
      652 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      62 9 CYMA WATCHES ACKNOWLEDGED THE BEST en Kpfgp THE LATEST DESIGNS I »i(|B I IN GENTS AND LADIES &^eß fr^* Bfeßfcfe WRIST WATCHES CYMA LEVER 15 »r* 17 JEWELS CHRONOMETERS. HHmB Pf^PmHH SPECIAL POCKET Wm Ha /^fH "'i'Sßfe'^'WATCHES FOR EVENING HflH HHH WEAR. CYMA On Time all the Time CYMA AGENT
      62 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      411 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in Englano by Rcnsl Charter 1853 Paid Up Capital in 600.000 shares of £5 er.cr £3.000.004 Reserve Fund C 3.000.000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors £3.*****4 HEAD OFFICE: 38. Btshopsfate. London, c.ci. Agencies and Benches Alor Star Uollo datgon A-*-'tsar Ipon Semarang
      411 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    AMUSEMENTS
    85 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA Voltaire with George Arliss Doris Kenyon. 6.18 9.15. CAPITOL Dante. 6.15— 9 15 GREAT WORLD Carabet Arizona W flrottfwsy Tbe Blarney Stone. MARLBOROCGH Insan-Ka-Shaltan, Hindustani Talkie. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD Side Shows, Cabaret, Dancing. Talkies. Theatres and Cinemas. PAVILION Girl Without A Room with Charles Farrell. 6.15—9.15. RAFFLES
    85 words
  • Article
    The Straits Times SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MAY 28, 1934. THE JEWS.
    937 10 An extremely valuable contribution to modern thought on a problem wnich has perplexed and disgraced civilisation for the past 2,000 years has been made by Mr. Norman Bentwich, who occupies the Chair of International Relations in the Hebrew University at
    937 words
  • Article
    KEDAH GAZETTE.
    137 10 Lleutenant Colonel L. C. Chascy, M.C., M.C.E.S., has been seconded for service in Kedah and assumed duty as Executive Engineer, North and Executive Engineer, Irrigation, Kedah, on Apr. 18. Che Azml bin Haji Mohamed, Acting Sheriff, High Court, Alor Star, has been appointed to act as Registrar, High
    137 words
  • Article
    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    636 10 THAT SURPLUS. Mr. Neville Chamberlain's budget speech excited an extraordinary measure of Interest in the United States. One newspaper remarked that the difference between the British budget and President Roosevelt's budget was "the difference between good government and poor government." Not all comment was so complimentary,
    636 words
  • Article
    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    915 10  -  Hugo Hirst RECIPE FOR SUCCESS (By Sir This article is a warning to those who see in mass-production methods a panacea for poverty Success in life is the result of individualism, and when ma:i or woman is content to be one of the crowd they arc no
    915 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      146 10 4 THE NEW IDEA IN o HOUSE WARE' A Unique Exhibition at LITTLES IN presenting this unique Exhibition Littles believe they are marking the turning point in the history in Malays of modern design in household equipment. For no longer does the modern trend in design imply anything that Is
      146 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      75 10 "She shall be charming wherever she goes, WEARING A MATITA." AOX CHATS HOIRS Mrs. C. V. BAILEY. p,p.c. Kaisar-I-Hind. The engagement is announced between Ernest Ralph, youngest son of Mr. and Ml 3. M. P. Batt, Salisbury. England, and Margaret Boughton. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Duntran, Bukit
      75 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    RUBBER CONTROL BILL IN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    3979 11 CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO BE INTRODUCED. MONEYLENDERS' BILL. Two Petitions Ruled Out Of Order. The rubber control bill for the Colony was introduced in ihe Legislative Council this morning by the acting AttorneyGeneral. Mr. J. H. Pedlow, and under an emergency order is to be
    3,979 words
  • Article
    NEUTRAL ZONES IN TURKEY.
    181 11 Lausanne Treaty. MAY BE REPUDIATED IN GENEVA. Geneva, May 27. It is learned from a usually wellinformed source that Tewflk Rushdl Bey, the Turkish Foreign Minister, will make a very important statement at the meeting of the General Commission with regard to the Dardanelles and Bosphorus,
    Reuter  -  181 words
  • Obituary, Illustration
    Untitled
    50 11 London, May 25. The death has occurred at the age of 32 after a lone illness of I Mr. Murray-Phllipson (above), Conservative member of Parlia- ment for Twickenham. He was an enthusiastic airman. The byelection, which his death will necessitate, will be the 44th since the General Election. British Wireless.
    British Wireless  -  50 words
  • Article
    MINNEAPOLIS RIOTS.
    165 11 Disorders Renewed By Strikers. New York, May 26. The strike of lorry-drivers in Minneapolis, which led to riots in which one person was killed and 100 injured, has been settled but plans advanced by the Federal mediator, Mr. Charles Taft, to end the strike at Toledo have been
    Reuter  -  165 words
  • Article
    ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
    151 11 Airmen's Bid For New Distance Record. Paris, May 27. The French airmen Codos and Rossi took off at 5.10 a.m. today in an attempt to beat their own world's record for a non-stop flight in a straight line. They are flying in a westerly direction and hope to
    British Wireless  -  151 words
  • Article
    SENT TO GAOL.
    79 11 Notorious Criminal's Girl Friend. St. Pauls (Minneapolis), May 23. A sentence of two years' imprisonment in a reformatory and a fine of $1,000 has been passed on Evelyn Frechette, the beautiful girl friend of Dlllinger, who participated in his crimes after he broke gaol. Evelyn was charged
    Reuter  -  79 words
  • Article
    ARABIAN WAR.
    112 11 The Saudi- Yemen Peace Terms. Cairo, May 23. The Saudi- Yemen peace terms do not fulfil Ibn Saud's original demands If reports from Arabia are correct. The terms are stated to be that the peace treaty will be operative for I twenty years. Idrlssl, the chief of the
    Reuter  -  112 words
  • Article
    THE 1935 NAVAL CONFERENCE.
    452 11 Preliminary Talks. WHAT JAPAN MAY DEMAND. London. May 26. Complete silence surrounds the discussions with a view to the 1935 Naval Conference. Both the Foreign Office and the Admiralty refuse to comment on the subject and it is believed that the discussions have not gone further
    Reuter  -  452 words
  • Article
    LARGE AREAS IN FLAMES.
    155 11 Forest And Heath Fires In England. PLANES AND TROOPS Co-operate In Fighting: Fierce Blaze. London. May 28. Two R.A.F. aeroplanes, and hundreds of soldiers, and dispatch riders carrying messages from one part of the area to another, co-operated with firemen in fighting huge heath and forest
    Reuter  -  155 words
  • Article
    New Arms Plans Before League.
    429 11 Geneva, May 27. On the eve of the re-openlng of the Disarmament Conference hopes of the work proceeding along the old lines but with less ambitious objectives are raised, firstly, by the prospect of the Soviet developing a plan of mutual assistance which Is already
    British Wireless  -  429 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    THREE HOURS IN THE SEA.
    262 12 Night Ordeal. ENGINEER FALLS FROM SHIP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Mi.y 24. Here Is a sea story as thrilling and as strange as any that can be found In a magazine. It begins appropriately enough at the hour of midnight, and the setting is
    262 words
  • Article
    "FOR LOVE OF YOU."
    182 12 British Comedy Coming To Roxy Theatre. Although slapstick comedy intrudes Itself rather harshly on the beauty of the Viennese festival scenes, "Fo;of You," which is to be shown at m the Roxy Thaatre. Katong, shortly, will be well received, for this .British picture successfully combines some
    182 words
  • Article
    ASIATIC STAFFS.
    145 12 Meeting Of Selan&or Branch. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. May 27. The seventh annual general meeting of the Estate Asiatic Staff's Association. Selangor Branch, was held this evening at the Town Hall, under the presidency of Mr. K. C. George, the Chairman. The following were elected officebearers
    145 words
  • Article
    SHORT WAVES FOR SIAM.
    48 12 Wireless Communication Being Ad Misted. i From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, May 28. The Telegraph Department. :<urir.; tin- present season of bad atmospherics, is using short-wave transmitting and receiving In order to keep In touch with aeroplanes of operating companies waM:> in Siamese territory.
    48 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    63 12 Among the passengers who left Singapore by the P. and O. Corfu were: Mrs. O. E. London, wife of the British Resident. Negri Sembilan. Mr. J P. Blyth, of the A.P.C.. Singapore; Mr. W. Y. Semple. of the Singapore Cold Storage Co. Mr. P. T. Tree. Financial Commissioner. Johore. and
    63 words
  • Article
    ALLEGED TRAFFIC OFFENCE.
    547 12 Driver Arrested. BUT ACQUITTED BY MAGISTRATE. "I am satisfied that the prosecution cannot explain the reason for the ar- j rest of this man and that fact makes I me suspicious of their evidence." said the fourth magistrate, Mr. C. H. Whitton in acquitting a lorry driver
    547 words
  • Article
    CARRYING DRUG.
    146 12 Chinese Enters Plea Of Guilty. Seven hundred and fifty dollars ball was granted Koh Chew Liong when he pleaded guilty before the criminal district judge, Mr. H. A. Forcer, this morning to possession of SoO worth of debterious drug. He was arrested by a deteclice at Telok Ayer
    146 words
  • Article
    ARRIVING BY AIR.
    63 12 From Our Own Correspondf Jt. > Seremban. May :j K V. A. L. R 11. Alagappa Chettiar M.A.. barrister-at-law. leading membe of the younger set of the Chettiar Community In India, and proprietor of the firm of K.V.A.L.R.M. of Singapore. Penang. Kuala Lumpur and Malacca is expected
    63 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    10 12 A remarkable picture taken at night, of the new pier.
    10 words
  • Article
    RESTRICTION.
    339 12 Proposed Export Duty Rejected. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, May 24. Discussions on the coming rubber restriction have been proceeding for some days in the People's Counci of NetiieiMiids India. As was expected, the strongest opposition came from the native members. The People's Council finally rejected the proposed export
    339 words
  • Article
    KNIFE ATTACK.
    154 12 Malay School Teacher Wounded. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. May 25. Families of kampong Malays arrived in their bullock carts at the Magistrate's Court at Seremban today, when the hearing was resumed in the case in which Mohamed Kiam stood charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Mohamed
    154 words
  • Article
    MAX WING CHUNG EXECUTED.
    31 12 At six o'clock this morning Male Wing Chung, alias Kat Chat Chai alias Ah Nga. was executed in the criminal prison for the murder of Inspector Popejoy.
    31 words
  • Article
    CUT PRICE COTTON.
    42 12 Japanese Dumping At Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent* Bangkok, May *"5. The first shipments of ..Japanese cotton yarns have -arrived: in Bangkok and are selling at forty ticals per bal They are cheaper than similar goods Imported from Europe.
    42 words
  • Article
    FOUR AND A HALF YEARS AFTER.
    252 12 Malay Who Vanished In 1929 Arrested. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping. May 25. After four and a half years of freedom, a Malay, Ismail b. Hassan, alias Teh Bomo, has been arrested and charged in the Taiping Police Court, in connection with a criminal
    252 words
  • Article
    CHINESE BABIES.
    328 12 78 Of Them On Show. Large numbers of people wen* to the Great World yesterday afternoon to see the first Chinese baly shew to be held in the district. Arranged by the Nanyang Chinese Students' Society, the show was a complete success. There were f8 entries and the
    328 words
  • Article
    NEW HOSPITAL
    93 12 Building To Commence At Negri Sembilan. Building will soon commence on the Negri Sembilan Chinese Maternity Hospital, thanks to the generosity of Mr. Aw Boon Haw. the Singapore phllantropist. The grounds and gravel paths for its site have already been levelled. After the tender has been accepted sometime
    93 words
  • Article
    THE CLERICAL UNION.
    93 12 THE CLERICAL UNI ON. English Study Classes. Another new activity has been added to the Clerical Union by the organisation of English Study Classes. Hitherto, for want of accommodation, the I Union was compelled to restrict its |act'ities various forms of outdoor 'iid indoor sport only. As soon as tUe
    93 words
  • Article
    Town And Country In Malaya.
    593 12 CAMERON HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENTS. It is all very well to have nearly forty miles of what Is undoubtedly very fine mountain road, but, if there is nothing at the end of it to go to, then the millions spent on it have not been profitably employed.
    593 words
  • Article
    BIRD SET FREE.
    220 12 Woman Acquitted On Theft Charge. Taiping. May 2s. A tame "merbo" bird was an exhibit in a theft, charge against a Malay woman, Che Bee, who came before the Taiping Magistrate. The woman was charged wuh stealing the bird. Mohd. Ibrahim said that he was the owner
    220 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    20,000 PEOPLE SEE VOLUNTEER COLOUR PRESENTATION
    1934 13 Inspiring Ceremony In Brilliant Sunshine. DM* a brilliant sun and watched by over 20,000 people, the presentation of Colours to the Singapore Volunteer Corps— for the second time in the 80 years' history of the movement by H. E. the Officer Administering the Government,
    1,934 words
  • Article
    MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.
    103 13 Mr. J. E. Gibson, of Malaya Estate, Solama. has gone on home leave. Mrs. Shaw, wife of Major Shaw, of the Burma Rifles, Talping, has sailed for home. The Hon. Dr. H. A. Tempany broadcast a talk on the forthcoming Malayan Exhibition from the Kuala Lumpur Station
    103 words
  • Article
    TROLLEY BUS THEFT.
    182 13 Ex-Driver Sent To Gaol. For stealing one dollar from the conductor's box on a trolley bus Kannusamy, ex-trolley-bus driver, was sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by six months' police supervision, In the third magistrate's court on Saturday. A bus sweeper said that while
    182 words
  • Article
    $10,000 CHARGE.
    64 13 Further Adjournment Of Mr. Fougere's Case. H. J. Fougere, against whom a charge cf criminal breach of trust in respect of $10,000, the property of the Children's Aid Society, has been preferred, appeared again in the police court on Saturday morning. Mr. E. A. Stevens, who mentioned the
    64 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    62 13 Boris Lass, violinist, now on a world tour under the direction of M. Joakim, will visit Singapore during July. In Tokio Boris Lass appeared twice before the Emperor cf Japan, and received an appreciation in the shape of a gold cigarette *ase bearing the imperial emblem. The violin Boris Lass
    62 words
  • Article
    RATEPAYERS DECIDE.
    284 13 Inquiry Into Municipal Commission. I A meeting of the committee of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association was held at the offices of the Association, Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. Those present included: Mr. Tay Uan Teck (vice-president) in the chair, Mr. R. M. Meyer (vice-presi-dent), Mr. D. Frankel, Mr.
    284 words
  • Article
    MYSTERY FIRES.
    109 13 Evil Spirits Blamed For Outbreaks. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 36. News comes from Tronoh of a strange occurrence which has mystified police and public alike In one quarter of this small town there is a collection of about 50 attap huts. Every afternoon, between tw and
    109 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      79 13 PONT FORGET TO REMEMBER THAT "WARDONIA" PRONGLESS RAZOR. 3 SPECIAL \^£/L \J '*M• T E I> JL vlb bakelite W piHP (BELOW LONDON PRICES) W. R 3 For LINE HALF-TONE BLOCKS THAT PRINT CORRECTLY THE STRAITS TIMES PROCESS DEPT. CECIL STREET PHONE 7703 Don t just make |?3^ A/n^ flies
      79 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Favourites Again Fail At Bukit Timah.—Negri's Fine Display.
    • Article
      Singapore Total 954 In Inter-Port Shoot.
      609 14 Singapore were unfortunate In not having their full team yesterday for' the inter-port shoot at Buklt Timah, but in spite of this put up a creditable show. The absentee was Major R. L. Nunn. the captain of the team, who was unable to take
      609 words
    • Article
      Negri Draw With Selangor
      552 14 Negrl Sembilan gave a splendid display against Selangor In an InterState soccer match here today and thoroughly deserved to share the honours. The result was a two-goal draw. One of th2 main attractions was A. L. Henry, at centreforward for the visitors. but he failed to
      552 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    31 14 Puth Arl (Mr. Archer) winning the first race on Saturday from Janet (Che Yarob) and Hop Orer (Mr. L. H. E. Whitaker) with Arjuna 11 <Mr. H P. Kir wan) fourth.
    31 words
  • Article
    'VARSITY TENNIS.
    32 14 Oxford Beat Cambridge 13—8. London, May 26. Oxford won the inter-Varsity lawn tennis to-day by 13 matches to 8. The Hcng Kong player, Choy (Cambridge) beat J. Collins. B—2. 6—46—4.—Reuter.
    Reuter  -  32 words
  • Article
    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    107 14 Ti£y~~ Football: Commercial Cup. P N "A" vs. MPH. Anson Road: ARC. vs. Monopolies. Geylang. Strait* Times vs. Municipal Servl-es. Ja'an Besar Tueday. May Z9. Pcotball: First Division. RAJ. vs. S.C.C., Alison Road; Third Division "A." SRC. vs. Abbatolr. SJt.C: Third Division "B." Straits Cattle Traders vs. Fort
    107 words
  • Article, Illustration
    SINGAPORE SPRING RACE MEETING CONCLUDES.
    2556 14 Sultan Of Perak Gets Six Winners In Two Days. Although only one favourite wpn on Saturday on the closing day of the Singapore Turf Club amateur meeting, there were only two small upsets, the majority of the winners occupying second and third place in public
    2,556 words
  • Page 14 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Lawson Little's Amazing Golf In British Amateur Open Final.
    • Article, Illustration
      American Wins Open Golf Title.
      149 15 London, May 26. In Ideal conditions at Prestwlck today five thousand spectators saw Lawson Uttle, the 24-year-old Harvard undergraduate, playing in his first national championship final, overwhelm James Wallace of Troon, In the British amateur golf championship winning by 14 up and 13 to play.
      Reuter  -  149 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    16 15 Commander R. D. King Harman returning to weigh-ln after winning the Polo Pony Handicap on Cracker.
    16 words
  • Article
    TEO CHWEE HOE WINS BILLIARDS TITLE
    296 15 The final of the Malayan billiards championship tournament was played last night at the New World when Teo Chwee Hoe of Aston Athletic Club defeated Gan Hock Hoe of United Confederated Funeral Association in a 500 up game. There were many thrills when, at
    296 words
  • Article
    STATE TRIAL.
    159 15 Mediocre Football At Taiping. From O«r Own Correspondent.) Taiping, May 26. The second State trial was played here today and produced only jnediocre fcotball. Several notable players did not take part. The match resulted in an overwhelming victory for the Probables by 7—l. Absence of team work was
    159 words
  • Article
    S.C.C. FOOTBALL.
    147 15 S.C.C. teams for forthcoming matches are as follow: Vs. RAF. at Alison Road on Tuesday In the 1st Division: E. C. Cherrlnfrton; C. O. Van Houten, P. A. McCaffery; L. V. Taylor, J. W. Muncey, A. Donald; S. E. Craig, E. A. Joy, Y. W. Brand. N. Fyfe,
    147 words
  • Article
    Marines Draw At Malacca
    440 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 26. The Marine Dept., Singapore, members of the Second Division, of the S.A.F.A. League met a State XI at Malacca on Saturday and drew I—l.1 1. It was a well-contested game, with plenty of thrills. Considering it was the first
    440 words
  • Article
    DAVIS CUP.
    89 15 U.S.A. Easily Defeats Canada. Wilmington, May 27. In the first round of the American I Zone of the Davis Cup U.S.A. beat Canada by five matches to nil. Results: Singles. L. R. StocfTen (United States) beat Marcel Rair.vllle < Canada)), 6—l, 7—5. 6—l. F. H. Shields beat Walter
    Reuter  -  89 words
  • Article
    SWIMMING.
    133 15 Result Of Chinese S.C. Events. The following were the results of events at the Chinese Swimming Club yesterday: "A" Division— 2M yards Free Style Handicap: 1, Tan Wee Chwee (scr.), time 2.20 2/5 sec. 2, Sim Teng Phen? j (rec. 10 sees.); 3. Sim Boon Hoon. B Division— 200
    133 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    32 15 Competitors in the CA.C. Kirk' mile walk yesterday. The winnei. Miss Lee Chwee Liang, is on the extreme left, while on the extreme right is Miss Hiap Wong Tee who finished second.
    32 words
  • Article
    HECTIC INNINGS BY BRADMAN.
    721 15 Liarwood Has To Retire Again. London, May 27. Lord's: The A. _ns commenced the eighth match of their tour today when they visited headquarters for the second time. Middlesex won the toss and thanks to Hendren and R. W. V. Robins made 258. Hendren scored 115,
    721 words
  • Article
    LOCAL TENNIS.
    421 15 R.A.F. Team Overwhelms! Police. A police team of lawn tennis players visited the Seletar Air Base on Saturday afternoon lor a match against the R.A.F. The RAF. won by 8 sets to nil. Tanglin Tournament. The following ties have been arranged In the Tanglin Club Tournament: Thursday's Ties.
    421 words
  • Article
    U.A.C. EVENTS.
    208 15 Ten-Mile Run And Mile Walk. The Union Athletic Club's tenmile road race for men and mile walk for girls were held yesterday and attracted an excellent entry. The course for the ten-mile run was from the U.A.C. club-house, down Cantonment Road, Outram Road. Kirn Seng Road, River Valley
    208 words
  • Article
    MAY MEDAL AT ISLAND CLUB
    180 15 Thirty-three cards were taken out for the Island Club May (Stroke). Medal played on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted In a win for Dr. T. E. Cheah with a net score of 68 Dr. Cheah also won the ball sweep over^ the second nine holes
    180 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Article
    WEEK-END CRICKET MATCHES IN MALAYA.
    2020 16 S.C.C. Tournament Match Abandoned Owing To Rain. I The S.C.C. tournament match be*w.vn the Etceteras and Services was d after 1,2 hours play owing ivy rain. cas, who won the toss. r»p ned in very premising fashion lM!:chell and Hunter scoring the first ■30 runs
    2,020 words
  • Article
    FRENCH HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS.
    180 16 Paris, May 27. In the French hard-court championships here today J. B. Crawford Australia i, G. P. Hughes (Great Britaim, H. W. Austin (Great Britain), R. Menzel <Czechoslorakia) and F. J. Perry 'Great Britain) reached the last. eight of the singles. Crawford eliminated the Indian Davis
    Reuter  -  180 words
  • Article
    GUILLEMARD CUP.
    47 16 Results Of Second Round. The followir z are the results of the second round of the Singapore Oolf Club Ouillemard Cup competition: Oerahty beat Finlay, 1 up. H.me beat Jackson, 3 and 2. Easton beat Swaync, 4 and 3. Hutchinson beat Collier, 3 and 2.
    47 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      33 16 A touch and AWAY THE BATTERY FOR CAR STARTING LIGHTING so,. Agon.*. THE BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED, Sincapore, Seremban, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taipin* A Fcnaac. stocki.t.:. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., LTD. All Branches.. wt-xa
      33 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Article
    SABOTAGE CAMPAIGN.
    143 17 Many Nazi Suspects Arrested. v. ttiuj it. Large numbers ol National Socialists. variously estimated at from 150 to 200, j have been arrested so far on a charge i of complicity in the wldesipread sabot- I age campaign against the railways, the power supply and other publ services.
    Aneta-Trans-Ocean  -  143 words
  • Article
    THREE KILLED.
    95 17 Pathan Fanatic Runs Amok With Knife. Nathiagli. N.W. Frontier, May 23. Nurse Rachel, one ol the two Indian nurses who plucklly went to the rescue ol Miss Doj. a Danish nurse, when she was stabbed to death by a Pathan lanailc at a Christian mission here, ha ssuccumbed
    Reuter  -  95 words
  • Article
    CLASHES WITH POLICE.
    92 17 Jewish Community In Protest Strike. Jerusalem. May 23. Forty people were injured In clashes wIU) the police during the seven-hour stnkt- which began at noon today at Telavlv as a protest by the Jewish community against the Government's Immigration policy. The clashes occurred when the crowds resis'-d
    Reuter  -  92 words
  • Article
    CHICAGO FAIR.
    41 17 Chicago. May 2J. Trie Century of Progress Pair, which closed l Nov. 12. re-or r -;d today and was visited by 7.000 persons within an hour, some of whom had waited In a queue sine* yesterday morning. H.r .er
    41 words
  • Article
    TOURING TRAGEDY.
    71 17 13 Spaniards Killed In Accident. D..»a< uu/v. nn.l> St. Thirteen persons are reported to 1 have been incinerated and four injured when a motor-coach crashed into a telegraph pole today near Lipostey (Landes). i It is understood that the victims were Spanish tourists. Telephonic communication with Bordeaux has
    Reuter  -  71 words
  • Article
    BRUTAL MURDER.
    78 17 Policemen Machine-gunned By Dillinger Gang. New York. May 25. After lying low for some time the Dllllnger gang has perpetrated another brutal murder by machine-gunning two policemen in East Indiana, who from their motor-car challenged the approach of the bandits. The search by 5.000 pursuers and a picked
    Reuter  -  78 words
  • Article
    BISHOP DEVALS.
    254 17 Reception By Cantonese And Hakka Catholics. The congregation of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Tank Road, of which the Revd. Father Sy is Vicar-ln-Charge, and which Is comprised of members' of the Cantonese and Hakka communities In Singapore, welcomed H.E. Mgr. Adrian Devals, D.D.,
    254 words
  • Article
    NAVY DAY IN JAPAN.
    64 17 Marred By Serious Illness Of Admiral Togo. Toklo, May 27. The widespread celebrations in Japan of Navy Day, the 29th anniversary of the battle of Tsushima Straits, was marred by the news that Admiral Togo, who has been confined to bed with sciatica since last summer
    Reuter  -  64 words
  • Article
    CHINESE RUN OVER.
    42 17 On Saturday afternoon a Chinese timekeeper, employed at the Civil Aerodrome, slipped and was run over by one of the railway wagons used for taking earth from Jalan Eunos to the site of the aerodrome. His right foot injured.
    42 words
  • Article
    S.V.C. DRILLS.
    15 17 Tuesday, 29th May, 1934. 5.20 p.m. Headquarters, Corps Rehearsal for King's Birthday Parade.
    15 words
  • Article
    NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY FACING CHINA.
    520 17 Wealth Flowing To Foreign Countries. Shanghai. That China is facing an unprecedented economic crisis was the warning sounded by the Central China Daily News, a Chinese dailj in its leading article. The paper pointed out that, due tc poor conditions In rural districts, stiver had been
    520 words
  • Article
    BERMONDSEY STRIKE.
    87 17 Disorderly Scenes At Workers' Meeting. London. May 25 There were disorderly scenes it Bermondsey today following a meetme of strikers employed by Hay's Wh:.ri. at which Mr. Ernest Bevin. Secretary of the men's union, advised the resumption of work The advice was accepted by an ov«r1 whelmingly majority,
    Reuter  -  87 words
  • Article
    DUTCH ENTRIES.
    51 17 England-Australia Air Race. London, May 23. ku. entries for the England —Australia air race were made today on behalf of the X.L.M. air line, which will use a Callfornlan Douglas machine piloted by K. D. Parmentler for the speed race and three Fokkers for the handicap race— Reuter
    Reuter  -  51 words
  • Article
    SAARBRUCKEN THEFT.
    40 17 Paris, May 23. A grave view is taken of the theft of documents from the Saarbrucken offices of the Saar Mines. The thieves entered the information offices and escaped in a motor-car. Three watchmen have disappeared.— Reuter Wireless.
    Reuter  -  40 words
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      76 17 $y, AN EXTRAORDINARY SALE OF Mkh BIG USED CARS O^m^ f To-day BIG USED CARS are selling at ridiculously low p^ |'BF^ prices. The capital saved in their purchase more than J compensates the slightly higher running costs and you ffjfc^L still have the smooth running comfort enjoyed only in
      76 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Article
    OUR LONDON LETTER.
    4820 18 Rubber Bulls In The Ring Britain To Prepare For The Next War/— -When Curzon Wept Lords Surrender To Democracy A Campaign Against Noise <Trom Our Own Correspondent) Straits Tii^s Office. Fleet Street. Ma? 15. IT v particularly loathsame profes slonal tradition that wTttcn of London Letters ought
    4,820 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      15 18 TOO BIG FOR THE WORLD, ""SB" THEY STAGED IT ra JH£ CLOUDS! (online lo CAfll'OL.
      15 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      392 18 [end to all gastric i DISORDERS Woman Gets Relief After JTwo Tablets of New Remedy i One of the greatest medical inuiiiphs of recent years is the perfection In England of a new druglcss remedy that gives instant relief from digestive disorders. Under the name of Chardox, the new remedy
      392 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Article
    Untitled
    70 19 The marriage took place on Tuesday, before the Senior Registrar of Christian Marriages, Penang. (Mr. B. F. Bridge), of Mr. Arthur John Mearns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mearns, to Miss Maud Annine Mary Hendricks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Hendricks. The witnesses were Messrs. J. R. E.
    70 words
  • Article
    BOUND OVER.
    199 19 Scavenger's Theft Of Disinfectant A Chinese scavenge employed u> clean drains at Tanglin Barracks was bound over to be of good behaviour for tfcree months by Mr. N. Grice. the second magistrate, for theft of disinfectant. He was defended by Mr. P. K Menon. Police evidence was to
    199 words
  • Article
    CUSTOMS DUTIES.
    48 19 I A supplement to the F M.S. Government Gazette of May 18, states thai the price of rubber and copra fo; j assessment of export duty for the period May 26 to May 31, inclusive, wil be 19'g cents per pound, and $290 pei pickul, respectively.
    48 words
  • Article
    A SPORTSMAN'S £1,180,000 ESTATE.
    386 19 Romance Of A Chance Deal 260 Years Ago. The romance of 25 acres of green fields purchased as a chance speculation 360 yean ago for £1,000, that are now worth more than £1,000,000, lies behind the will published recently of Major John Anstruther Berners, of Woolverstone
    386 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    42 19 Mr. K. G. Lommer, of the East Asiatic Co., Kuala Lumpur, was married on Saturday to Miss Else Birkemose of Copenhagen. A reception was held at Roseneath, Tanglin Hill, the residence of Mr. K. Koch, manager of the East Asiatic Co., Singapore.
    42 words
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      67 19 f "sEimioiiiLLY TuYcessful" A Perfectly Gorgeous Film _T .___fc_-^rX^ul A METRO-GOLD WYN -MAYER PICTURE. WITH GARBO ACTING AS SHE NEVER ACTED BEFORE! 1 Intelligent. Beautiful and Thrilling Entertainment! JOHI GILBERT, lAN KEITH, Lewis Stone. Elizabeth Young and a thousand others. It will enthrall yon and send yon away with nothing
      67 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      111 19 T/^\^+^W'^t \^_^_k^ IHsUsH s^^S sir Wakefield Castrol is now sold in handy quart ***83f^ containers which keep you and the oil clean. -_^^_g^^^^B Easily carried as a reserve oil supply in your B _UM_UUUUii^_^^^o^4 to locker* the new container is fitted with a spout to facilitate pouring into the sump
      111 words
Page thumbnail Page 20