The Straits Budget, 17 January 1935
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Title Section30 1935-01-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. J No. 1014. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY. 17, 1933. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration26 1935-01-17 1 The Rev. R. K. S. Adams who is leader of the Malayan Scout Contingent at the Australian Jamboree. The Scouts are returning this month.26 words
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Article, Illustration15 1935-01-17 1 Sir Andrew Caldecott (right) at a fancy dress ball at Raffles Hotel15 words
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Article752 1935-01-17 1 'T'HE Governor and Lady Thomas held an At Home at the Residency, Penang, last week to a gathering of about 300. representative of all communities in Penang. The weather was brilliant. His Excellency went round to each table and chatted affably with the guests. gY five752 words
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Article, Illustration11 1935-01-17 1 A sporting contingent from up-country in Singapore.11 words
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Article194 1935-01-17 1 Eleven Hawker Hart bombers, a part of No. 11 (Bomber) Squadron, stationed at Risalpur, in India, arrived in Singapore last week having’ accomplished its flight from its base to here in one week. The flight, an inter-command one, of a routine nature, being for training purposes, is194 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article706 1935-01-17 2 -Straits Times. January 10 Sir Shcnton Thomas has been struck by one* thing more than by any other during the few weeks since he assumed office. It is the happy conjunction of a great diversity of races with an admirable state of goodwill In many-Straits Times. January 10 - 706 words
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Article735 1935-01-17 2 Straits Times. January 11. An article which deserves the attention oi parents, members of the teaching profession and all others interested in the well are of children in tne Straits Settlements is published m the Straits Times today. Few middleclass people, w’ho regularly send theirStraits Times. January 11. - 735 words
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Article757 1935-01-17 2 -Straits Times. January 12. Office workers and others who depend upon public transport services in Singapore are passing through a difficult time. The little Ford buses, in accordance with municipal policy, have been driven oil yet another traffic artery. This policy, after causing persistent controversy during-Straits Times. January 12. - 757 words
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Article277 1935-01-17 3 'll IS Straits Times, January 12. Although 1935 is but twelve days old. important and significant events abroad have been tumbling over each other. Upon the past year’s troubled waters of European politics France and Italy have thrown a pact which promises to do much towards increased'll IS Straits Times, January 12. - 277 words
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729 1935-01-17 3 pality could not pay its way.- Straits Times. January 14. The debate on the municipal issue the meetin g of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board the other dav was "ntensely interesting, and merits carestudy by all public-spirited persons in Malaya The question is onepality could not pay its way.- Straits Times. January 14. - 729 words
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Article211 1935-01-17 3 and planters alike.—Straits Times, January 14. At last a comprehensive report on Indian labour in Malaya is to be issued, in place of the separate annual reports hitherto published by the Colony, the Federation and each of the Unfederated States. This decision, announced at the last meetingand planters alike.—Straits Times, January 14. - 211 words
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863 1935-01-17 3 IS THE CHINESE QUOTA SUFFICIENT the very near future Straits Times. January 15 With the output of Malaya’s two main industries fixed by international agreement, and unlikely to fluctuate very much in either direction until world recovery reaches higher levels. this country should soon attain a greater degree of stabilitythe very near future Straits Times. January 15 - 863 words
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Article767 1935-01-17 4 overweighted with seniority—Straits Times. January 16. Perhaps no greater test could be imposed upon any public man in th** Colony than to follow Mr. Tan Cheng Lock on the Legislative Council. The 1 task which Mr. Tay Lian Teck has undertaken is therefore even more j exactingoverweighted with seniority—Straits Times. January 16. - 767 words
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Article205 1935-01-17 4 Straits Times, January 16. Reports of the extraordinary severity of the Ceylon malaria epidemic continue to reach Malaya, and the deep sympathy which is felt here tor the sufferers is mingled with perplexity and amazement. It. would never have been believed in Malaya, until the thing actually— Straits Times, January 16. - 205 words
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Article126 1935-01-17 4 To Face Additional Charges. A warrant to produce T. C. Grove, the ex-police officer who was recently sentenced to two months’ Imprison ment on a charge of cheating, wras granted to Detective Inspector A. R McEwar in the police court. Grove is serving his term In the126 words
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Article122 1935-01-17 4 CLIFFORD—PATON.—The engagement is announced of Mr George Fitzsimon Clifford, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Clifford, of Alverton Manor. Penzance. Cornwall, and Miss Eileen Patricia Paton. daughter of Mrs. J. E. Paton, Singapore. WALKER-TAYLOR—SPENCE—The engagement is announced of Lois Isobel daughter of the late Canon and the late Mrs.122 words
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Article21 1935-01-17 4 SIMPSON—van OORDT.—The marriage took place at the Registrar's Office, Singapore of Mr. J. Simpson and Miss M. E. van Oordt21 words
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Article83 1935-01-17 4 A RESIDENT of Trengganu has drawn my attention to the enterprise which Japanese settlers are showing on the East Coast. There are nine fishing villages between Kemaman and Tumpat, and one finds small Japanese businesses, such as boarding-houses. billiard saloons, haircutting shops and piecegoods shops, in83 words
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Article130 1935-01-17 4 rjiHAT a Balinese company is coming to Singapore at the end of this month is good news for all who are interested in Malaysian dancing and music. Nowhere in the world, not even in the former Imperial ballet school in Russia, are dancers subjected to a more rigid130 words
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Article111 1935-01-17 4 STRIKING statements made by the Confucian Association in Malaya in 1933 are quoted by Sir Reginald Johnston in Confucianism and Modern China. Among the so-called mo-teng < modern» Chinese.” said this body. there is a marked absence ct the sagacity requisite to a proper appreciation of the ethical111 words
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Article151 1935-01-17 4 IN an article which has already been commented on editorially in the Straits Times, Mr. G. H. Seybold argues that budgrafting will not enable the estate to hold out against the native rubber grower. The Dutch Government,” he says. has made a point of securing some of the151 words
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Article98 1935-01-17 4 j MENTIONED some days ago that a paper has been published—l think, in the M.B.R.A.S. Journal which sets out to prove that Suffolk House could never have been Francis Light’s house, as was formerly believed in Penang. No doubt this is correct, and yet it is strange that98 words
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Advertisement88 1935-01-17 4 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office. Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore. Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $48 a year. The post free price of88 words
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Obituary88 1935-01-17 4 DEATHS ROCHE.—On January 8. at Cochin. India Grace Rose, beloved mother of A.G., B.V. F.P. Roche. F.M.S. Penang and Rangoon napers please copy. F ITZGF'RALD.—Died suddenly on Thursday. January 10. Mrs. R. D. Fitzgerald, wife oi Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald. TAN.—Mr. Tan Wi Yan passed away peacefully on the morning88 words
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Article134 1935-01-17 5 FSSIBLY Colonel Welsh was referring to a house which preceded the present one on the Suffolk estate. At all events he has given us a pleasing picture of a colonia 1 mansion of that day: “In the midst of a fine extensive lawn, surrounded by majestic trees134 words
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Article140 1935-01-17 5 SINGAPORE MAPS THE other day I met a iriend whom I had last seen amid the pines and bracken of a Sussex common in August. What glorious walking country it was. with the Little Rother winding among the lush meadows below us. and beyond the valley the Downs rising up140 words
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Article107 1935-01-17 5 T'HE scale of this map, which covers the whole island, is one inch to the mile, and it contains a wealth of detail. Needless to say, it is beautifully produced. Unmetalled roads, cart-tracks and footpaths, which are of especial interest to the hiker, are shown. I have looked107 words
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Article89 1935-01-17 5 more lallacy in rubber planting which has just been exploded is that a clearing will be brought into hearing more quickly if it is planted with the largest seedlings in the nursery. In January. 1931, on an estate in Java, a hundred of the largest availa °nc-year-old seedlings89 words
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Article133 1935-01-17 5 1 HAVE lately been dipping into a A pile of recent issues of local magazines. There were twenty oi them, and nearly all had been printed in Singapore. Just as a reminder of how varied Malayan journalism really is, if one takes in the amateur as well as the133 words
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Article111 1935-01-17 5 A MONG the numerous sects which contains is a congregation of Syrian Christians, members of the oldest church in Christendom. This little group has brought out an annual which shows that, venerable though the Syrian Christian church is. it is yet intellectually wide awake. The subjects treated vary111 words
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Article129 1935-01-17 5 fpWO correspondents have supplied further details of the piracy in which the late Mr. Craigie, of the Seremban Engineering Works, escaped by hiding in the boilers of the steamer. This ship was the Pegu, which was pirated by Achinese on a voyage to Penang on July 8. 1897.129 words
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Article103 1935-01-17 5 rpHE article in the Straits Times A on the prevalence of dental trouble among Straits Settlements children reminds me of what I learnt last summer in Los Angeles. A leading dentist in that city, while attending me, explained the modern method of treating young children for dental trouble.103 words
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Article121 1935-01-17 5 fPHE disadvantage of school dental clinics, such as are advocated for the Straits Settlements, is that the dentists have to treat so many children that they are forced to work too fast. Accordingly, however humane the dentist and nurse in any given clinic may be, they can pay121 words
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Article119 1935-01-17 5 PREVENTION. INURING my stay in Los Angeles I also iound out what encouraging progress is being made in preventing tooth trouble in American children. Where children are under the care of a good family dentist. X-ray pictures are regularly taken of all interstices between the larger teeth. (Incidentally, a complete119 words
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Article121 1935-01-17 5 CORRESPONDENT who has been delving into the early records of the Colony has been good enough to forward a copy of rules relating to newspapers which were published in Singapore on Feb. 20. 1827. Under these rules the local editors were forbidden to publish any matter coming121 words
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Article104 1935-01-17 5 I>UT this was by no means the end. The unhappy editors, who were treated quite frankly as a public nuisance, were qJso ordered to bluepencil the following matters: Discussions having a tendency to create alarm or suspicion among the native population of any intended interference with their104 words
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Article115 1935-01-17 5 DY way of sugaring the pill, exemp- tion from submitting proofs to Government w r as granted at the same time to Mr. Loch, the editor of the Singapore Chronicle. Mr. Loch must have fallen from grace very quickly, however, for this exemption was cancelled on April115 words
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Article152 1935-01-17 5 li/IR. Roland Braddell’s Lights of Singapore has run through two editions, and I hear that a third is in preparation. I confess I never would have believed that any book about Singapore could be so successful, even though it were as fresh, stimulating and scholarly as Mr.152 words
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Article148 1935-01-17 5 ¥>OOKS about individual cities, un- less they are capital cities of the first rank, are rare. Has Hons Kong, or Calcutta, or Bombay, or Rangoon, inspired a publishing success in London? Or even Shanghai, which has been In the new*s so much in the last ten years?148 words
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Article173 1935-01-17 5 OOKING at Lights of Singapore J from a purely local viewpoint, however. I believe that this book has clone more to create a healthy attitude towards our city than anything that has happened within living memory, with the exception of the centenary celebrations. By a healthy attitude I173 words
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Article143 1935-01-17 5 1 WAS struck by a statement In one of Hantu’s articles to the effect that at the beginning of this century the planters he met in Singapore were keeping themselves going on copra and durians.” Copra, one would expect, but durians. Nevertheless, when I questioned Hantu on this143 words
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Article102 1935-01-17 6 rvN the occasion of H. M. the King’s jubilee in May of this year 80.000 Jubilee medals are to be distributed. It would be Interesting to know how these are to be allocated to the various colonies and protectorates, and who will be the recipients. Would not the102 words
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Article106 1935-01-17 6 WHOSE who deny that the price level which is being maintained by the international tin committee is dangerously high should read the address delivered by Professor Arakle This economist, who occupies an entirely impartial position, spoke of the disadvantage and social waste which tin restriction seems intent upon106 words
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Article133 1935-01-17 6 /CRITICISMS of tin policy nowadays are In practically every quarter directed not against the scheme Itself but against the manner in which it is being directed. Mr. Howeson and his supporters at Home and in Malaya deny that either the use of substitutes or uncontrolled production are being133 words
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Article142 1935-01-17 6 *pHE recent debate between Mr. E. A. Brown, choirmaster of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and a member of the congregation who complained of unorthodoxy In the cathedral music tempts me to call a distinguished witness for the defence. In 1706 Bach was summoned before the consistory court at Amstadt,142 words
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Article158 1935-01-17 6 EVERYONE who has sweltered in a dinner Jacket on board a steamer in the Red Sea should note an item in Sir William Currie's speech at the annual meeting of the P. and O. company last month. The first-class dining saloon of the new P.158 words
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Article140 1935-01-17 6 lUST to show’ the F.M.5. Railways in their true proportion. I quote the following Orders for fifty-seven streamlined electric engines, to be the most powerful electric passenger locomotives ever built in the world, were placed today by the Pennsylvania Railroad in one of the largest locomotive equipment orders140 words
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Article98 1935-01-17 6 /\UR Kuala Lumpur contemporary has asked for evidence in support of the contention that Singapore is better off under a municipality than the Federal capital is under its sanitary board. Well, to begin with, our sewerage system is slowly but steadily expanding. whereas Kuala Lumpur has not even98 words
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Article122 1935-01-17 6 *pHE Kuala Lumpur public will do well to look closely for two rather selfish niggers in the municipalisation woodpile. No. 1 *****. A possible unwillingness in people who hope eventually to retire to England. Ceylon or India to be taxed for long-range improvements In Kuala Lumpur. No. 2 *****.122 words
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Article93 1935-01-17 6 1 BELIEVE myself that if a referendum were taken of the unofficial European community of Kuala I Lumpur the vote would be overwhelmingly in favour of municipalisation. European residents would benefit least from municipal rule, and yet they, with a few exceptions, would be only too glad to93 words
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Article136 1935-01-17 6 A NOTABLE addition to church journalism in this country is the Malaya Catholic Leader, the second number of which came out last Saturday. I have been unable, on looking through this journal, to find any indication as to whether it is a weekly or a monthly, but136 words
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Article113 1935-01-17 6 |JOW fast can a hamadryad travel? I am moved to make this inquiry bv an American writer who stated recently that anyone who turned and lan from a snake was perfectly safe, because there was no snake in the vorld which could move at a faster speed than113 words
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Article178 1935-01-17 6 •THAT reminds me that a reader has sent me a cutting from the Methodist Recorder of Dec. 6, 1934, In which Mrs. A. J. Amery, formerly of Singapore, describes a meeting with a hamadryad—or what she thought was a hamadryad—on Maxwell’s Hill. In excusable panic Mrs. Amery178 words
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Article438 1935-01-17 6 Letter From Sir George Maxwell. Sir George Maxwell, a former Chief Secretary, F.M.S., now living in retirement at Oxford, writes as follows to the Malay Mail. At the inaugural meeting of the Federal Council on Dec. 11, 1909, Sir John Anderson, in his opening address, explained438 words
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Article95 1935-01-17 6 Tragedy Of A Woman And Two Men. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. The first Selangor Assizes of the year opened in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court today, before Mr. Justice Burton. The first case taken up was that of Yen Tek Nglong, charged with causing95 words
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Article556 1935-01-17 7 The Hon. Mr. A. C. Baker, British Adviser, Kelantan, recently returned, from Home leave. Mr D A Somerville has been appointed to act as Assistant Secretary to j the High Commissioner. Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott hope j w spend a few weeks holiday in Java from556 words
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Article92 1935-01-17 7 Official List Of Dutch Lines. The following is an official list of passengers by the Royal Dutch Air Lines: From N. E. I. to Singapore on Jan. 9 Mr. Volken, Mr. v. d. Berg, Mr. Koll, Mr. Sharer and Mr. H. Hoeke. From Singapore to Medan, India92 words
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Article288 1935-01-17 7 Sunday. Dec. 30. In the morning His Excellency and Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas visited H.M.S. “Eagle.” Monday. Dec. 31. Sir Philip and Lady Macdonell had luncheon at Government House. Tuesday, Jan. 1. 1 In the morning His Excellency and Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas were present at288 words
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Article134 1935-01-17 7 At Tuesday’s meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners the President announced that Col. G. D. A. Fletcher had sent in his resignation as a Commissioner in view of his impending departure on Home leave. Col. Fletcher, who has not been in the best of health134 words
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Article445 1935-01-17 7 Public Subscriptions Invited. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. Affection approaching: reverence was felt in Selangor for the late' Dr. E. A. Travers, who died in England recently. And there has arisen a strong feeling that the man and his notable work should be recognised445 words
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Article79 1935-01-17 7 Second List Of Subscriptions For 1934-35. Previously acknowledged $2,252.46: Mrs. Pery, Johore $10.; A friend $34.95; “21” $4.35; 1st Coy., Boys’ Brigade $10.; 21 Balaclava $11.20: Per Mrs. Snow. G. F. Donaldson $30.; Racing, Teluk Paku $2.50; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sime $250.; Mrs. Small $20.;79 words
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Article50 1935-01-17 7 Mr. and Mrs. F J. L. Mayger, accompanied by their two children, left Singapore on Tuesday for a short holiday in Hong Kong. The Hon. Mr. B. J. R. Barton, of Johore Rubber Lands Ltd., returned from leave by the s.s. Conte Rosso.50 words
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Article376 1935-01-17 7 An Incident On F.M.S. Train. 1 have no hesitation in acquitting the defendant,” said Mr. C. H. Whitton in the police court on Monday in discharging Mr. J. W. E. Adams, a well-known Johore planter and business man, who was summoned for voluntarily causing hurt to an376 words
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Article132 1935-01-17 7 The funeral of Towkay Kee Tek Thye, the well-known merchant of Province Wellesley, took place last Friday and the exceptionally large attendance of prominent people from Penang and the mainland, the many wreaths and scrolls and the messages of condolence received from all over Malaya were132 words
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Article36 1935-01-17 7 Dr. E. A. O Travers, of Saffron Walden and formerly of Kuala Lumpur, whose death took place recently, left an estate of £27.420 with a net personalty of £24.793.36 words
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Article22 1935-01-17 7 Dr. Lim Eng Hae, who is on a visit to Penang, is expected to return on Jan. 2222 words
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760 1935-01-17 8 Pleads Guilty To Six Further Charges Of Cheating. “I REALISE now l have been very foolish, I think it was 1 more foolishness than criminal intention. My career is finished; mv wife is being' sent back tomonow, and that in itself is punishment for me.760 words
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Article328 1935-01-17 8 Notifications In The Gazette. The following appointments are no-; titled In the F.M.S. Government Gazette: Messrs. J. D. Hussey and J. D. Dailey to be Deputy Commissioners of Police. F.M.S. Sergeant J. Smith to be a Company! Sergeant-Major and Instructor, Vo- J lunteer Forces. Malaya. Mr. L. C.328 words
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Article677 1935-01-17 8 I». And O. Passengers By Rajputana. Fo.lowing are passengers :oi Malaya arrl in transit by the P. and O. Pav putana. which is due in pul en Friday: Singapore.—Miss Allman. Mr. V\. P.! Ay 1 ward, Mr. md Mrs C. P. C Ayie. Mr. D. Bagley Mr. John677 words
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Article442 1935-01-17 8 Sin Chew Jit Poh Celebration. (From a Special Correspondent.) Sin fchew Jit Poh. the Chinese newspaper on Tuesday celebrated six years of publication in Singapore A dinner was given at the Great Southern Hotel in honour of the occasion and representatives of the Chinese community in442 words
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Article125 1935-01-17 8 Sultan As President Of Committee. The Resident of Selangor has appointed the following to constitute the Board of Management of the Malay Agricultural Settlement. uala Lumpur. for 1935: President. Tengku Alam Shah ibni Sultan Ala’edin Sulaiman Shah, Tengku Laksamana, Selangor; Vice-Presi-dent. Mr. W. A. Gordon-Hall, M.CJS.; hon.125 words
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Article, Illustration447 1935-01-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 10. Yesterday was a red letter day for the village of Nilai for it marked the opening of Seng’s Theatre, Nilai, a magnificent talkie hall, far surpassing its Seremban counterpart. On behalf of Towkay Peh Joo447 words
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Article64 1935-01-17 9 War Department Ship Exercises. On Tuesday, Jan. 22, pilots and masters of steamers are warned that between the hours of about 7 p.m. and P;" 1 the War Depar ment s.s. Sir a f s u tin e s Anderson will be steaming thout lights in the eastern64 words
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Article140 1935-01-17 9 Case Of Barber Who Became Fisherman. For failing to notify the Registrar of Aliens of a change of particulars of registration Eizo Nishita-j rumiya, a Japanese, was fined $30 by Mr. J. M. Brander in the police court on Monday. The accused pleaded guilty. Inspector Evans140 words
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Article262 1935-01-17 9 Death Of Senior European Resident. One of the oldest European residents in Malaya Li the person of Mr. Henry Cowling died on Tuesday at the General HospLal at the age of 73. Mr. Cowling who had been in indifferent health for some time came to Malaya in262 words
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Article, Illustration144 1935-01-17 9 Singapore Triplets. A glance at the photograph above affords ample confirmation that mother and children (triplets) are “all doing well.” The event took place on Saturday in the Kandang Kerbau Maternity Hospital. The children are bonny specimens, each on birth weighing Just over five pounds. The mother144 words
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Article49 1935-01-17 9 Mr. M. Rajendra, the third son of the late Mr. V. C. Murugeysen c»f Kuala Lumpur, and an old boy of the Victoria Institution, who was one of the successful candidates in the recent Ceylon Civil Service Examination, has been posted to the Kachcheri, Hanabantota.49 words
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Article135 1935-01-17 9 Passengers By The Hakone Maru. Following is a list of passengers by the s.s. Hakone Maru, which sailed on Friday from Singapore for Europe: I For Colombo.—Mr. F. Bernard, Mr. Y. Chatanl, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Day. For Port Said.—Mr. S Inoko. For Naples.—Lleut.-Cmdr. T. Hanada. Mr.135 words
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Article36 1935-01-17 9 The marriage of Mr. T. E. Montgomery, formerly of Vallambrosa Rubber Co. Ltd., Kapar, will take place at home on March 1. He will spend the honeymoon touring Malaya and Netherlands Indies.36 words
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Article31 1935-01-17 9 Mrs. E. E. F. Pretty sailed by the s.s. Darvel on Saturday on a visit to Their Highnesses the Rajah and Ranee of Sarawak at Kuching.31 words
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Article144 1935-01-17 9 Sir David Galloway Sues Mr. J.G. Campbells Estate. JUDGMENT OF $17,000. A casket of jewellery deposited by Sir David Galloway, with the late Mr. J. G. Campbell, the lawyer, was the subject of a motion heard by the Chie f Justice, Sir Walter Huggard, in the Supreme144 words
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Article1201 1935-01-17 10 Sir A. Caldecott At Graveside The funeral of Mrs. Fitzgerald, wife of the Hon. Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald, Director of Medical and Health Services, who died from heart failure on Thursday was held on Friday at the Bidadari Cemetery in he presence of a1,201 words
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Article46 1935-01-17 10 Straits Chinese Reading Club. At the opening of the 52nd session ol the Straits Chinese Reading Club yesterday in the C C A. Institute Hall the following were elected Officebearers for the new session:—President —Rev. W. Murray. M.A., Hon. Secre-tary-Lee Soo Chuan, Hon. Librarian46 words
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228 1935-01-17 10 Untimely Death Of Capt. John Smith. News of a tragedy which occurred at Trengganu on Monday morning has been received by the local offices of the Steamship Co. Capt John Henry Smith, skipper of the company’s vessel Tung Song, was attempting to board a motor launch228 words
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Article59 1935-01-17 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 11. The marriage of Tunku Ozair of Kedah to Miss Lili Reginald Neilson took place luietly before the Senior Registrar of Marriages. Mr. B. F. Bridge on Tuesday evening at his residence,. The bride arrived from Europe by air a few months*59 words
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Article168 1935-01-17 10 New Company To Help Charities. The Ipoh Repertory Players are about to resume activities. The original company, formed in June 1931. The original “I.R.P.” produced a new play for two nights every three weeks. This venture continued for nineteen months without a break. The I.R.P. started with twelve168 words
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Article, Illustration22 1935-01-17 10 WHICH NUMBER If the will to ramble exists, no elaborate apparatus is necessary. A primitive roulette wheel in the Streets of Singapore.22 words
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Article172 1935-01-17 10 Calls Exchanged With The Sultan. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 12. The High Commissioner, His Excellency Sir Shenton Thomas arrived at Kuala Kangsar just after four o’clock this afternoon from Taiping, where he lunched with the Resident. At the district boundary several miles north172 words
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Article122 1935-01-17 10 Chinese Cobbler’s Report To Police. The Singapore Police are making investigations into a report by a Cantonese cobbler named Fhim Chiu of having been threatened with a firearm by a compatriot. Phun Chiu’s story was that at 10 o’clock on Wednesday night, while he was gambling122 words
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Letters To The Straits Times.
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Article575 1935-01-17 11 The Old Hill Road And j Swimming Pool. Sir.—In a recent note in the Straits Times by Anak Singa-i pura it was suggested that Richmond Pool, Penang, was probably! a pool outside the Botanic Gardens: by the side of Waterfall Road. Unless there were two Richmond Pools, this575 words
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Article58 1935-01-17 11 Sir.—lt was interesting to read the short paragraph “A Singapore Meteor” in your paper. I also observed it at the same time. The green light was so bright that the garden was illuminated for half a second.—Yours, etc., RUBY SERGEANT. Ulu Kelantan. Jan. 6. i This meteor was58 words
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Article126 1935-01-17 11 Three Dollars Per Day On The New Aerodromes. Sir,—It may interest you and your readers to hear the maximum salaries paid for foremen or men employed in similar capacity on the new works at the P.W.D. civil aerodrome. Penang. For Europeans, experienced men expected to drive closely departmental126 words
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Article317 1935-01-17 11 Siglap And Bedoh Services Needed. Sir, —While agreeing with the letter of “Residents” which appeared in your issue of Jan. 9, I wish to supplement it with further comments and suggestions. Since the Traction Company has been given the monopoly of the transport service in the Gaylang and317 words
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Article288 1935-01-17 11 More Thrift Societies For Labourers. After many years’ service in Malaya among Tamil labourers I find the plight of Ramasamy in monetary affairs is a subject that warrants ac- tion tv the guardians of these labourers. especially the Controller of Labour and Agent of India. I admit288 words
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Article125 1935-01-17 11 A Reader Confesses His Perplexity. Sir.—Several other readers and myself have been somewhat perplexed over your report on the above, which reads as follows The Fort is to be cleared of all its excrescences, such as the Seamen’s Institute, the courtyard will be levelled and planted with grass,125 words
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Article169 1935-01-17 11 A Request To The Traction Company. Sir.—As your columns have always been the medium of those unfortunate beings who can find no means of getting their rightful satisfaction, I ask if you could be kind enough to publish this small letter, hoping that it will catch the169 words
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Article120 1935-01-17 11 Announcement Through Local Agents. Sir,—The following is a brief statement which our principals in Sydney desire to be published regarding the special Bill which is before the New Zealand Parliament and is designed to facilitate preparation for realisation:— N.Z. Perpetual Forests. Ltd. announces that immediately the120 words
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Article63 1935-01-17 11 Sir, —May I through the medium of your widely read paper suggest to those responsible lor the production of “The Morning Light” that this inspiring play be thrown open to the public by an extra performance. I can assure you that the public as well as old63 words
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Article309 1935-01-17 11 School Dental Service Opposed. Sir.—Your leader of Jan. 11. supported by a special article calling for Immediate free Governmental treatment for the teeth of forty thousand children must not be allowed to pass unchallenged. It is no more the duty of the state to fill309 words
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Article206 1935-01-17 11 Another Explanation Of Its Sales. Sir With regard to the article In your issue of Jan. 14 under Notes of the Day w 111 1 rclerenee f<> Mr. Braddoll’s “Lights of Singapore.” Why not b«* candid Tho reason for tho sale is not due to any wonderful206 words
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Article87 1935-01-17 12 Sir.—Fares by trolley bus, first class, from Tanjong Pagar to Gcylang is ten cents. To be charged eight cents from Oeylang. Middle Road. Geyla"g. Bras B&sah Road. Geylang High Street, appears to be a little out of balance. If the Traction Company would Issue a list of87 words
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Article215 1935-01-17 12 Praise For A Methodist Choir. Sir,- It is fitting for me to throw a bouquet on the Methodist jubilee choir for the fine singing they rendered before a large audience in the Service of Praise at the Victoria Memorial Hall last night. As mast of the singers are215 words
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Article263 1935-01-17 12 Complaint By A Coconut Grower. Sir I own a very small rubber estate and a small coconut estate. I have been assessed by the Agricultural Medical Board at the rate of 40 cents per acre all through for this year. I should like to point out to them263 words
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Article, Illustration22 1935-01-17 12 Indecision. Should I investigate this funny-looking object the man is holding up. or should I get on with my soup?"22 words
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Article62 1935-01-17 12 Chinese Reception In Her Honour. (From A Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14 IMISS Wang Chiew Wan., the Chinese aviatrix. is planning to fly solo to Penang from Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The Chinese of Penang are arranging a reception in her horour Miss Wang62 words
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Article135 1935-01-17 12 Lived Three Months In Railway Quarters. Seven Tamils and a Malay youth were fined $5 by Mr. J. M. Brander in the police court on Monday for having lived in the F.M.S. Railway fiats without authority. When first charged, all the accus'd denied their guilt. They declared that135 words
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Article194 1935-01-17 12 Company Chairman On Improved Outlook. j Commenting on the world rubber situation at the annual meeting of 1 Lunas Rubber Estates Ltd., in Singapore, Mr. G. A. Potts said: The outlook toi the rubber producing industry has improved very substantially since our last meeting. The importance ot194 words
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Article234 1935-01-17 12 Sir Shenton Thomas Decides. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Jan. 10. The restoration of fort Cornwallis to its original condition, so far as the three remaining walls are concerned is ordered by His Excellency the Governor in a Minute Paper issued from Bel Retiro. The234 words
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Article66 1935-01-17 12 300 Guests At Penang Residency. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 10. 'Hie Governor and Lady Thomas held an At Home at the Residency yesterday evening to a gathering of about 300, representative of all communities in Penang. The weather was brilliant. I he party lasted from66 words
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Article304 1935-01-17 12 Mr. Tay Lian Teck. f SUCCESSOR TO MR. TAN CHENG LOCK. I j Mr. Tay Lian Teck has been ap- pointed a Nominated Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council in place of Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, who has retired. The information is conveyed in the following communique304 words
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Advertisement288 1935-01-17 12 LAOIIB. If jam tn Aert joa mi la r—T batch* and. u *a* u< tba Uma. dfi.uf teat trtaMil, willow? Scare that la w> much adaur-d k > Moot lac tba Reas Sr at—-IT NBTBJt *AIIC I dlaouMfort or teitar to health whatavar la lavoUM. and t ho— a da288 words
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Article, Illustration2475 1935-01-17 13 MR. JOHN HANDS’ MOTION CARRIED. Comparisons With The “New Despotism” In England. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 9. By five votes to three, the unofficial members of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board yesterday passed the following resolution “That steps be taken immediately towards converting2,475 words
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Article93 1935-01-17 14 But Men Sentenced For Drug Offence. By permission <>t‘ the trial judge, Mr. H. A. Form*, two Bengali Hindus, Bam Sanka Bui and Lantara, who had originally pleaded guilty to possession of deleterious drugs, withdrew this plea in the criminal district court last week. The two had93 words
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149 1935-01-17 14 Governor Of Queensland In Far Fast. The Straits Times understands that Sir Leslie Wilson, the Governor oi Queensland and a former i Governor of Bombay, will be visiting Singapore in a few weeks’ time. He is planning a two months’ holiday in the Far149 words
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Article1025 1935-01-17 14 Question Of Husband’s Domicile. \X interesting point with regard to domicile was raised in an undefended divorce suit heard in Kuala Lumpur. The petitioner, Mr. G. L. O’Hara Hickson sought for a dissolution of his marriage with Mrs. Irma O’Hara Hickson on the ground of adultery with1,025 words
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Article53 1935-01-17 14 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Jan. 11. Under the auspices of the Malacca Historical Society Prof, van Stein H?eh n^h n V d n liVer a lecture ln the High School Hall on Monday, Jan 14 Prehi toric Su bjects,” including ieferences to the discoveries at Tebong and53 words
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Article219 1935-01-17 14 As a result of the loud cracker firing heard in Singapore on New Year’s Kve, inquiries are being I received by the Straits Times as to the regulations governing this practice. It seems to be generally believed that specific hours have been set aside under the219 words
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Article84 1935-01-17 14 Draws First Prize In Big Sweep. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Jan. 8. One Malay in Penang spent a very f< slamat ff Hari Raya he drew the first prize in the Penang Turf Club sweep on Saturday worth approximately $27,000. A friend holds a small84 words
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Article163 1935-01-17 14 Only Four Sessions Each Year. tFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 10. Owing to the constitution and sittings of the criminal court of appeal, the number of sessions of the Penang Assize court has been reduced from six to four during one year. Hitherto the first session of163 words
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Article1827 1935-01-17 15 Tea Anti Rubber Control—Some Com- parisons—Lessons For The R.R.C. —Reasons For Hopefulness Rubber Prices Expected To Rise. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) ttHIS week, I propose to comment on what has recently been happening to the International Tea Restriction Scheme, hopes as to which have, at any rate1,827 words
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Article311 1935-01-17 15 JUBILEE WEEK SHOW IN SINGAPORE. The British Trade Fair, Singapore, like the British Industries Fair held annually in London and Birmingham, grows increasingly popular from year to year. In these circumstances it is not a matter for surprise that applications for stalls at the311 words
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Article1400 1935-01-17 16 LANCASHIRE AND JAPAN. Rt -Export Godowns Are An Embarrassment.” DANGER TO ENTREPOT. FURTHER disturbing* evidence of the serious effect of textile (juntas on the entrepot trade of Singapore and Penang is contained in correspondence between the British Association of Straits Merchants and the Board of Trade.1,400 words
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Article57 1935-01-17 16 Information is to hand that the Japanese Government intend holding a Trade Fair in the Far East. The venue is not known although it is thought that it will be in Singapore The Japanese Consulate was unable to confirm this when inquiries were made this morning57 words
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Article237 1935-01-17 16 Cancellation Unnecessary CARRYING FORWARD UNUSED CREDITS. It is now believed that Malaya has exported sufficient during- 1934 to make the cancellation of unused export rights as at December IH. 1934, unnecessary, state Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd., in their weekly rubber report. All unused provisional credits at237 words
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Article277 1935-01-17 16 Two Men Claim To Be Joint Ticket holders. 'From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. Jan. 11 In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Lim Cheng Ean appeared in support of an exparte application for an injunction against the two people who were holders of the winning ticket277 words
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Article, Illustration791 1935-01-17 17 The wedding look Diace last week al the Selangor Chinese Recreation Clun of Mr. Chang Kam Swee and Miss Loke Soli Itee. Here are the bride and bridegroom outside the club after tin* ceremony. Miss Jean Strickland was married at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Singapore791 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS. Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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89 1935-01-17 21 “ABSURD” VIEWS DEPLORED. Serious Depletion On Short-Lived Mines. KEEPING EQUITABLE MEAN. i|R, JOHN HOWESON resumed his defence of the higher price of tin in a speech in London yesterday at the annual meeting of Nigerian Tin Mines Ltd. He denied that the present89 words
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Article295 1935-01-17 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 10. 4 X IMPORTANT announcement on current tin controversies was made by Mr. John Howeson when he presided at the annual general meeting of Nigerian Tin Mines, Ltd., in London yesterday. Mr. Howeson deplored “the absurdity” of the assertions295 words
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Article26 1935-01-17 21 Aneta-Havas. Rome, Jan. 8. In the name of the French Government M. Laval has invited Signor Mussolini to visit Paris in the near future.—Aneta-Havas. - 26 words
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Article122 1935-01-17 21 -Reuter. lvondon Conference Next Autumn. London. Jan. 9. Mr. Guy Dollman, Curator of the Natural History Museum in a letter to The Times today, protests against the simultaneous killing in West Szechuan of ten takins by the American Dolan expedition. He fears it is unlikely that-Reuter. - 122 words
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Article136 1935-01-17 21 .—Reuter. Diminishing Purchasing Power. London. Jan. 9. “A more peaceful China but alas less trading activity” states the Manchester Chamber of Commerce annual review of trade with China. The Diminishing of Chinese purchasing power is the chief cause of Lancashire’s rapidly contracting piecegoods trade and it.—Reuter. - 136 words
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Article37 1935-01-17 21 -Reuter Wireless. London, Jan. 8. The Conservative Association has unanimously decided to ask Capt. H. J. Moss, who was fined last month for contravening the Lotteries’ Act, to return his seat.—Reuter Wireless.-Reuter Wireless. - 37 words
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185 1935-01-17 21 Higher Prices Cause Market Optimism. MALAYAN REPORT DUE SOON. London Expects Further Rise Shortly. (Straits Times Special.) New hope for copra appears from recent movements on the London and Singapore markets. The Straits Times London correspondent cabled that London dealers expect a further rise185 words
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197 1935-01-17 21 —Straits Times Copyright. ('From Our Own Correspondent.* London, Jan. 11. Copra has again had a fairly satisfactory week, as a result of American buying of all the vegetable oils. The European demand continues sufficient to absorb floating supplies and although the commodity—Straits Times Copyright. - 197 words
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Article155 1935-01-17 21 Britain Gives Assurances TRADE AGREEMENT SIGNED Protection To Ensure Fair Selling Price regarding treatment of Indian cotton piece goods in the British Colonies are included in the trade agreement, supplementary to the Ottawa agreement, between the British Government and the Government of India signed at155 words
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Article215 1935-01-17 21 -British Wireless. Labour Leader’s Views Broadcast. In the second of the controversial broadcasts from London on the problem of India, Major Attlee. Labour M.P., criticised tiie proposals of the Joint Select Committee for Indian Reforms on the ground that there was no greater approach to full satisfaction-British Wireless. - 215 words
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Article130 1935-01-17 22 KELLOGG PACT AND NINE POWER TREATY. Has Violation Occurred? AN investigation into current allegations that Japan is n if v i n e the mandated islands is sugRfstwl m a resolution moved before the 1'nited States Senate. 1 he resolution also asks for an inquiry130 words
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Article373 1935-01-17 22 —Reuter. Washington, Jan. S. In tin- Senate yesterday Senator King moved a resolution proposing an investigation hy tin* Senate Foreign Relations Committee to determine whether Japan has violated the Kellogg Pact and the Nine Power Treaty guaranteeing the integrity China. Senator King also asked for—Reuter. - 373 words
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Article, Illustration75 1935-01-17 22 -Reuter. Meeting With Mr. Thomas And Sir M. Hankey. London. Jan. 8. The Prime Minister has returned to London and is resuming his arduous labours after greatly benefitting from his holiday at Lossiemouth. Amongst the first callers at No. 10 were Mr. J. H. Thomas-Reuter. - 75 words
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Article170 1935-01-17 22 Reuter Moscow Has 50 Degrees Of Frost. London, Jan. 8. I Arctic breezes have brought the I first touch of winter to England alter two months of unseasonable weather and snow fell in London this afternoon and more is expected. Snow is lying thickly on the DerbyshireReuter - 170 words
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Article88 1935-01-17 22 Reuter. Private Initiative. HOURS LIMITATION PROVISION. Paris, Jan. 10. A Hill giving France modified Cades on the X. R. A. lines was introduced into Chamber ot' Deputies by the Minister of Commerce. Agreements must result trom private initiative, although the Government assumes the right otReuter. - 88 words
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Article88 1935-01-17 22 Reuter. Reuter Wireless. New Legislation Now Being Introduced. New York. Jan. 11. A bill was introduced into Congress today to provide for the re-enactment of section nine of the National Recovery Act the provisions of which for controlling oil production were declared unconstitutional by theReuter.; Reuter Wireless. - 88 words
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Article127 1935-01-17 22 Reuter. Dr. J. C. Condon's Evidence. Flemington. Jan. 10. Dr. J C. Condon identified Hauptmann four times during 2 :i hours’ evidence and enthralled the audience from the start, banishing the court's customary solemnity and proving a perfect actor, his moods changing tune with the evidence.Reuter. - 127 words
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101 1935-01-17 22 -Reuter. Non-American Producers In Conference. London, Jan. 10. Copper is at present in a state of suspended animation. Fluctuations are governed entirely by the results of talks progressing here between nonAmerican producers. It is reported that there was an unfavourable outcome yesterday at the meeting* -Reuter. - 101 words
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351 1935-01-17 22 in the United States.—“Straits Times Copyright.” -Reuter Heavy Demand For Near Dates. AMERICA MAY BUY WAR RESERVES. Mr. Bernard Baruch’s Report Recalled. (From Our Own Correspondent.), London, Jan. 10. In reply to inquiries which l made this afternoon on the London Metalin the United States.—“Straits Times Copyright.”; -Reuter - 351 words
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Article31 1935-01-17 22 SPOT TIN’S 4 RISE. The following are London quotations for tin. Spot 3 Months Jan. t C 228 7s 6d. C 228 ss. Jan. 10 V 232 10s. G 229 5s31 words
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Article47 1935-01-17 22 Buffer Pool Stocks Could Be Released. London. Jan. 10 Large unexpected shipments of tin to America, which caused a shortage of supplies in London, is responsible for a bad squeeze of bears who werp forced to pay rapidly advancing prices on the cash position.47 words
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370 1935-01-17 23 Indian Ruler Wants A Pair. HE MUST BRING ’EM BACK ALIVE. Man Who Likes To Scrap With King Cobra. <From Our London Correspondent.) (By Air Mail.) Frank Buck has just set out from London on an expedition which, if it is successful, will370 words
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Article259 1935-01-17 23 —Reuter. “Attempt To Spend Away The Crisis.” The London Press on the whole does not praise President Roosevelt’s budget. The main criticism against it is that it is again unbalanced. The Financial Times says the attempt to spend away the crisis will be w ate—Reuter. - 259 words
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Article101 1935-01-17 23 —Reuter. A Regular Morphine Factory Reference. Shanghai, Jan. 9. A sensational drug case opened in the British court at Shanghai today when Mrs. Victor V. Johnston, the fashionably-dressed Spanish wife of an Australian sea captain, was charged with the manufacture of narcotics. Following a—Reuter. - 101 words
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301 1935-01-17 23 Dutch Pilot’s Inspection. Fresh details of the disaster to the K.L.M. Douglas plane which crashed 250 miles from Baghdad '\hile carrying the Christmas mail trom Amsterdam, are contained in an interview given by Pilot Viruly, t the K.L.M. Ricebird, which landitl near the301 words
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Article102 1935-01-17 23 Vain Search In Mid Pacific. Anxiety is felt for the safety til the 29 members of the crew of the British tanker La Cresrenta which left the port of San Luis, California, for Osaka on Nov. 24 and is now lb days overdue. Vessels are102 words
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Article79 1935-01-17 23 Passengers Picked Up By Rescue Ships. The Ward liner Havana, of 6.673 ions, is aground oir Mantanilla Shoals near Jupiter. Florida, and is leaking and is being badly pounded by heavy seas. There are 51 passengers and 126 crew aboard Several steamers and coastguard cutters have rushed to79 words
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Article71 1935-01-17 23 —Reuter. Fire In the cotton cargo delayed the departure of the Cunard White Star’s 27.000 ton motor liner Georglc for Liverpool for a few hours. The firefighters controlled the outbreak within an hour and a half. The fire probably was due to combustion. There were 150 bales—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article116 1935-01-17 23 -Union Times. Steamer Seized And Looted In China Sea. Hong Kong. Jan. 8. The Ping An. a coastal steamer plying between Canton and Swatow\ was pirated yesterday by a number of bandits who got into the steamer as passengers. The comprador and a small number of passengers-Union Times. - 116 words
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58 1935-01-17 23 Reuter. 6 Killed And 23 Injured. Moscow, Jan. 10. Six people were killed and 23 injured when a train crashed into the rear of another at Rosto Vondon early yesterday.—Reuter. A disastrous express train collision occurred early this week 135 miles from Leningrad, on the MoscowReuter. - 58 words
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Article45 1935-01-17 23 —Reuter. Washington, Jan. 8. The world cotton production for 1934 is now estimated at 23 million bales, or 200,000 bales less than the November estimate and 3.100,000 bales less than the 1933 production. The figures are issued by the United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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79 1935-01-17 23 Mary Pickford Granted A Decree. At last something definite about he Mary Pickforcl— Douglas Fairbanks rumours of domestic differences and reconciliation. Hollywood’s model marriage’’ has been shipwrecked Mary Picktord (says Reuter irom Los Angeles) was yesterday granted an interlocutory decree irom Dougl s Fairbanks. after a79 words
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168 1935-01-17 23 —Reuter. Open Stand Against The Military Chief. London. Jan. 10. The Times, in a leading article on Japan’s budgetary position says that more significant than the actual terms ot Mr. Takahashi’s warning to his countrymen is the fact that he openly stood up to the—Reuter. - 168 words
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Article46 1935-01-17 23 Straits times copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 10. Sir Francis and Lady Voules who were married in Paris recently, are leaving Marseilles tomorrow on their way to Malaya. 1 am informed they will stay in Malaya for three months.Straits times copyright. - 46 words
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Article117 1935-01-17 23 —British Wireless. Duke And Duchess Of Kent Decide On Cruise. It is understood that tho Duke and Duchess of Kent contemplate concluding their honeymoon with a cruise to the West Indies. According to present arrangements Their Royal Highnesses will leave England at the end of—British Wireless. - 117 words
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36 1935-01-17 23 —Reuter. Tokio, Jan. 9. Japan last year exported over 2.567.000.000 square yards of cotton goods, an increase of 20 per cent, compared with 1933. Rayon output was almost doubled, totalling 1.377,000.000 lb.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article283 1935-01-17 24 Air Kate Hero. hi; hki.I'KD ditch MK HACK IM.ANK. (Kp.iii (>111* Own orrespondent. I Sotirahaya, Jan. s. A small-town Mayor from Australia who has become famous indeed is the hero ot the Dutch is being feted in the Netherlands Indies and lie will soon call283 words
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113 1935-01-17 24 'From Our Own Correspondent i Medan. Jan. 8 It is learned that ol the 14 Douglas planes which will be delivered to the K.L.M. in the course ol 1935. some are destined for the K.N.I.L.M The lirst Douglas planes shall be used to113 words
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Article137 1935-01-17 24 Aneta-Havas. An Amsterdam Review Of The Year. Amsterdam, Jan. 9. Discussing the provisional iigures lor the period June to December last representing the first seven months ol rubber restriction, one ol the largest Amsterdam brokers, in his annual review, expresses the opinion that the prospects an*Aneta-Havas. - 137 words
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Article141 1935-01-17 24 Reuter. Mr. Norman Davis On Treaty Problems. Washington. Jan 9. Mr Norman Davis predicted to the President the limitation of armaments on land and sea within two years if the spirit ot international co-operation is fostered, and added that the most plausible basis of navalReuter. - 141 words
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34 1935-01-17 24 Reuter. The Duchess of Kent had her first flight in an aeroplane when she left Croydon with her husband for Paris en route for Munich. Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article83 1935-01-17 24 Three Survivors In Hull Disaster. The trawler Kdgar Wallace (336 tons) struck a sandbank in the river lfumber near Hull last night and heeled over and sank immediately. The number drowned is now estimated at 13. There are three survivors of the disaster, one of83 words
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Article127 1935-01-17 24 Reuter. Lady Precious Stream A Great Success. London. Jan. 9. The performance ol Lady Precious Stream, the ancient Chinese play which was successfully translated by Mr. Hsu-ing, and which has proved a grat stage success in London, was suspended during the Christmas holidays because the LittleReuter. - 127 words
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Article58 1935-01-17 24 Reuter Sergeant In Municipal Police Force. Shanghai. Jan. 8. Kenneth Lamb, aged 32. a sergeant m the Municipal Police and tormerly «»t the Suffolk Regiment, was found .shot dead with a wound on the head at the police station today There was a sporting gunReuter - 58 words
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202 1935-01-17 24 —Reuter. Direct Contact With i Manufacturer Wanted. London. Jan. 8. The Daily Telegraph’s aviation correspondent caustically comments on British Arms’ failure in the Chinese aviation market and says the position was seriously weakened three years ago when the Americans and Italians attacked it. Now the—Reuter. - 202 words
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Article130 1935-01-17 24 ing from Belgrade and Sofia.—AnetaHavas So Cold That Milk Bottles Explode. Poland Is experiencing a spell ot exceptionally cold weather, which has come trom Russia. Thirty-three degrees of frost are recorded in some places. Wolves have become a veritable pest and are continuing to attacking from Belgrade and Sofia.—Aneta- Havas - 130 words
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Article149 1935-01-17 24 o -Reuter. tne west African Colonies-Britisn Wireless. Small Private Firm Which Grew To Influence. Shanghai. Jan. 8. The death is announced of Mr. Vilhelm Mayer a Dane, who was head of Anderson Meyer and Co. Limited. Mr. Meyer had oeen il for a long time. He was 57— o -Reuter.; tne west African Colonies-Britisn Wireless. - 149 words
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Article107 1935-01-17 24 —Reuter. Two References. COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY ACTS. Washington, Jan. 12. An inquiry into Japan’s military and commercial policies is forecast in two Congressional quarters. Senator King, a Democrat, stated he was conferring with the Secretary of State. Mr. Cordell Hull, shortly on the former’s resolutions—Reuter. - 107 words
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169 1935-01-17 24 Empire Unity Maintained In Peace And War. The Prime Minister, in broadcast greetings to the Commonwealth of Australia from the Cabinet room of No. 10. Downing Street, in reference to the King’s Silver Jubilee, said: His Majesty has borne the sceptre of sovereignty and maintained– British Wireless. - 169 words
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Article123 1935-01-17 24 —Reuter. Ambassador’s Remarkable Speech In England. London, Jan. 12. Germany’s attitude to international conventiDns was stated in very frank terms last night by the German Ambassador. Dr. Leopold von Hoesch, at the Consular banquet in Birmingham He declared the new’ Germany had two great aims—Reconstruction at home and—Reuter. - 123 words
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74 1935-01-17 24 Reuter. London, Jan. 11 The Chinese Government Purchasing Commission is calling for tenders to a value of over £100.000 from British firms for machinery for the equipment of an engineering workshop in the vicinity of Shanghai. The workshop will produce large iron steel tubes andReuter. - 74 words
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Article, Illustration2824 1935-01-17 25 London Cheers In A Prosperity New Year. —But New Laws Kill Sweepstakes And “Sweating”— A Prince Of The Church Passes— Britain Prepares To Fight For Peace —And The B. B. C. For Television —The Zoo Takes Stock —Some More Serpents From Mr. St. Alban Smith—Arguments—Sex(Planet News.) - 2,824 words
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27 1935-01-17 26 —Reuter. London, Jan. 12. Major Prasobsrl Chirapraiti, the King of Siam’s personal aide-de-camp has left Croydon by plane for Bangkok.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article279 1935-01-17 26 WHO ARE BRITISH SUBJECTS Mr. Thomas’s View. A REPLY TO MR. 1>K VALERA. Mr. J. H. Thomas, the Dominions Secretary, in a speech at Derby made a statement on the status of British subjects, as affected by the Citizenship Bill now beiore the Irish Free State Dail. ••What is the279 words
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Article56 1935-01-17 26 to be discussed. Reuter Wireless. League Discussion At Next Session? Geneva, Jan. 10. The present session of the League Council probably will be the last before Japan*s notice of withdrawal from the League becomes effective and the future of the Islands she holds as a mandatory willto be discussed. Reuter Wireless. - 56 words
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Article, Illustration519 1935-01-17 26 —Reuter. Amelia Earheart Does It Solo. DISREGARDED ALL WARNINGS. Famous Atlantic Bid Recalled. HONOLULU—3.15 A.M. OAKLANDS (CALIF)—9.31 P.M. THUS is the story told of a remarkable trans-Pacific flight by Miss Amelia Earheart. Miss Earheart landed in California at 9.31 p.m. G.M.T. on what was the—Reuter. - 519 words
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Article, Illustration823 1935-01-17 27 British Political D iary. “Constitutionalism And Revolutionary Socialism —Old Year Triumphs And New Year Hopes. .From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, 40/43. Fleet Street, Dec. 31. A S IS always the case In Christmas A week, there is profound political peace throughout823 words
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Article, Illustration120 1935-01-17 27 League to Decide Date Of Transference. AN overwhelming victory for Nazi Germany is shown in the official result of the voting inthe Saar Plebiscite: For Germany 477,119 For the status quo 46,513 For France 2,124 The vote represents 90.8 per cent, of the people as being in120 words
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Article80 1935-01-17 27 —Reuter. U.S. Admiral’s Startling Story. Quantico Virginia, Jan. 12. An assertion that Communist propaganda directed by first class brains, is being spread in the United States Navy was made by Rear Admiral Woodward, former personal representative of Mr. Hoover, in Nicaragura, in addressing the officers’—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article102 1935-01-17 27 -Reuter. Complete Squadron Leaves London. London, Jan. 12. A complete squadron overseas will be re-equipped by air for the first time when the flying boats at Singapore are replaced by Short “Singapore” flying boats. The present equipment consists of Supermarine Southamptons. The new aircraft will-Reuter. - 102 words
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Article, Illustration15 1935-01-17 27 OLD 1934. “I am sorry to be such an unconscionable long time'a-dying. gentlemen15 words
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Article2373 1935-01-17 28 METHODISTS’ JUBILEE. Wonderful Tributes To Bishop Oldham. TUK Victoria Memorial Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity last week when in connection with the semicentennial celebrations of the establishment of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Malaya, a public meeting was held in honour of the2,373 words
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Article780 1935-01-17 29 Penang A/nateaf Races. Another Double Tote Over A Thousand Dollars. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 12. THE Penang Polo Club amateur meeting, run in conjunction with the Penang Turf Club rang the curtain down on racing in Penang for the early part of the780 words
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Article53 1935-01-17 29 Reuter Crawford Regains His Own Title. Melbourne, Jan 12. In the Australian tennis championships men’s singles finals, J. H. Crawford (Australia) beat F. J. Perry (Great Britain) 2—6. 6—4. 6—4. 6 —4. In the final for the women’s singles title Miss Round (Great Britain) beat Miss Lvle 1—6.— Reuter - 53 words
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Article540 1935-01-17 29 Both Goals Scored In The First Ten Minutes. S.R.C 2. S.C.C nil. By defeating the S.C.C. by two goals to nil on the S.C.C. padang the Recreation Club won the hockey rubber between two clubs for the season. Previously each side had won once. A feature540 words
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Article521 1935-01-17 29 N. FYFE ELECTED CAPTAIN. Selection Committee May Be Increased To Five. At the annual meeting of the soccer section of the S.C.C., held In the Club lounge yesterday, with Mr. J. M. Sime in the chair, N. Fyfe was elected captain of the first eleven, with L.521 words
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Article300 1935-01-17 30 Cora Takes Ramona Trophy On Handicap. Saturday afternoon starti’ijf at 2.1.» p.m. and on Sunday starting at 10.30 a.m. the I! Class sailed the annual race < hanui for the Aoelus Cup. which was eventually won by Punai. At the start on Saturday tin* breeze300 words
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Article, Illustration519 1935-01-17 30 1st l>uy 2nd Day Punai 6.53 (Holiday) 2.48*/2 (Waterhouse* Paddy 6.59 (Gunn* 3.04 (Gunn) Corrib 7 03 <Slce) 3.01 (Cox) Merlin 7 10 (McDonald) 2.57% (McDonald) Columbine 7.18 <Hay) 2 55'/2 (Mrs Chamier) Betsy 2.54 >/4 (Scott-Taggart) Betlng Kusah had been reached and the leading uoats had worked519 words
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Article626 1935-01-17 30 Don Stewart Earns Verdict Over G uii 1 ermo. There was a splendid crowd at the Olympic Stadium on Friday and they were rewarded bv seeing some hefty slogging in the preliminary events and some excellent boxing in the two main events. Although the crowd626 words
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Article310 1935-01-17 30 League Football. Ayr United Give Rangers A Hard Fight. The results of league football matches played on Saturday as cabled by Reuter are as follows:— DIVISION III (Southern) Charlton 0 Bournemouth 1 Crystal P. 0 Watford 0 Queen’s P.R. 4 Newport 1 Torauav 3 Exeter 0310 words
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Article77 1935-01-17 30 Sydney, Jan. 2 Queensland totalled 494 runs against New South Wales. T. T Andrews (253* and J. Bensted (155) were associated in a partnership which realisfd 335 runs. This is a record partnership for the seventh wicket in Sheffield Shield matches and is 9 runs short of the77 words
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675 1935-01-17 31 Brilliant Opening Try By Broadhurst. S.s. Police 20 pts. F.M.S. Police Nil. For the first time since the annual rugger match between the Straits and F.M.S. Police was started the team playing at home met with success, this being the Straits Police who675 words
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Article783 1935-01-17 31 Film Shows That No Goal Was Scored By Luton. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12. The first round proper of Ihe F. A. Cup competition produced its usual crop of sensati nal result**, the outstanding being the defeat of Aston Villa at Villa Park783 words
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Article124 1935-01-17 31 Selangor Chinese Win Flowerdew Shield. At the annual general meeting of the Selangor L.T.A., to be held in the office of the Secretary, Selangor Club, on Monday next in addition to the election of office-bearers, the Flowerdew Shield will be presen l ed to the representative of the124 words
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Article43 1935-01-17 31 Reuter. Providence, Rhode Island. Jan. 12. John Higgins today created a world swimming record by doing 100 metres b?east stroke in 1 min. 114 5 sec*. The previous record was 1 min. 13 3 5 sec. by Jacques-Cartonnet oi FranceReuter. - 43 words
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Article344 1935-01-17 31 SOLICITOR TO HELP ASSOCIATION. Mr. R. L. Hastie To Be President Again. Revised rules of the Singapore Amateur Football Association will be presented for approval at an extraordinary general meeting to be held within the next few weeks. This was revealed at the annual general meeting of344 words
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1838 1935-01-17 32 LE1GHT0S - THE CLUB VERANDAH. Inter-State Baseball.—A Problem For The Colleges. —The Way Out.-Polo Club’s Long Existence. Conducted by "LE1GHT0S gASEBALL has made tremendous strides throughout the country recently and il taken In hand properly should become Increasingly popular with the Chinese. It was stated recently that tr.c game had only just1,838 words
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Article, Illustration21 1935-01-17 3221 words
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Article235 1935-01-17 32 Guillermo And Diamond Fight A Draw. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Jan. 14 A very large crowd turned up last night at the City Park Arena for the Guillermo-Diamond return fight Among those present were the Hen Mr. G. W. Bryant. Resident Councillor. Malacca, and Lieut. Col. A235 words
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Article102 1935-01-17 32 State Championships Continuing. (From Our Ow T n Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 12. There was a crowd at the Victoria Institution this afternoon to 'witness the second and third round of the Selangor open and junior singles badminton championship. Seeded players w’ere given hard struggles by promising players.102 words
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Article1077 1935-01-17 1 LUNAS RUBBER MEETING Good Profit Due To Care And Economy. “THE company’s provisional assessment for standard pro- duction does not, in our opinion, take into account sufficiently the improvement resulting from our cultivation policy. “The board have therefore decided to appeal to enable the full facts1,077 words
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Article59 1935-01-17 1 Expected To Be £3 Per Share. A message from the head office states that subject to audit the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation final dividend for the year will probably be £3 subject to deduction of income tax. Written off Bank premises $10,00,000 (10 lakhs).59 words
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Article90 1935-01-17 1 During the week ending January, sth 1935, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 39.870 cases, of which 34.189 (86%) cases were to the United Kingdom. 778 (2%) cases to the Continent of Europe. 2.500 <6%) cases to Canada, and 2.403 (6%) cases elsewhere. Total exports for90 words
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Article103 1935-01-17 1 Rubber Quiet HEAVY DECEMBER SHIPMENTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 13. The London rubber market is subdued in anticipation of Monday's announcement of United Kingdom stock figures, which reveal a 5,000 tons increase this week as a result of the very heavy shipments in December103 words
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Article145 1935-01-17 1 Escot Rubber Estates. BEST PROFIT SINCE 1928-29. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 10. Escot Rubber Estates Ltd., report a profit for the year to September 30 last of £6,266. A dividend of 31/i per cent, is to be paid, leaving a sum of £3,470145 words
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Article78 1935-01-17 1 London, Jan. 12. The following interim dividends have been declared: Sungei Gettah* Rubber Estates Ltd., 2 /j per cent, payable February 4; Tebing Rubber Restates Ltd., 2 x /> per cent, payable January 31; Gadjah Rubber Estates Ltd., 2Yi per cent, payable January 31; Chungloon Rubber Estates Ltd.,78 words
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Article589 1935-01-17 2 FRASER CO.’s SHARE REPORT. Steady Demand For Industrials. Fraser and Cos share report dated Jan 15 states. Mining. On a quiet Mining market there have been dealings In Souths round 40 cents. Norths 61V2 eents, Taipings 02', 2 cents, Rahman Hydraulics $103. Linguis $119, Talams $1.35 md Lukuts $1. Jelebus589 words
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Article70 1935-01-17 2 The following are ihe tin return* lor December: Ayer Wong.—lBB pels. Kampong Kamunting.—Hrs. run 152. cu. yds. treated 25.000. total pels. 67.96. n?t value $4,975. Asam Kumbang.—Hrs. run 176. cu. yds. treated 51.000. total pels. 407.76. net value $28,937. Thabawlelk.— Hrs. run 594. cu. yds. trea’ed 167.000. total70 words
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Article158 1935-01-17 2 the directors determine. —Straits Times Copyright. Shares Reduced. NEW SHARES TO BE CREATED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 15. At an extra-ordinary general meeting of Kuala Kangsar Plantations the following resolutions were passed: That the articles of association be amended. That capital be reduced from €350,000the directors determine.—Straits Times Copyright. - 158 words
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Article86 1935-01-17 2 New Company Formed To Take Over. Aberfoyle Plantations was registered as a public company on Dec. 28. with nominal capital of £25.000 in 2s shares, to acquire the undertaking and assets of Klian-Kellas and to grow rubber. coffee. tea. coconuts, etc., and to adopt an agreement with86 words
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Article100 1935-01-17 2 Straits Times Cop\Tight. Winding Up Completed; Claims Unsatisfied. <From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Jan. 15 The liquidator announces that Teja Malaya Tin Dredging Ltd. and Siput Tin Company Ltd. are now fully wound up and there are no funds available to meet the claims ofStraits Times Cop\Tight. - 100 words
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Article134 1935-01-17 2 The following are the rubber returns for December and figures in brackets denote the corresponding period of last year. Brunei. —<34.000 lb.). 36.600 lb. Bukit Timah —12.153 lb. Changkat. —<40.882 lb.). 32.100 lb. Haytor. —<18.198 lb). 17.827 lb. Indragiri.— <84.516 lb.). 94.629 lb. Lunas. <53.100 lb.), 55.200 lb.134 words
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Article277 1935-01-17 2 Ocean shipments of rubber, including Concentrated Latex and Revertex, being final shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during the month of December. 1934, in Long Tons. Sheet and Crepe Latex Con. Latex. Revertex. TOTAL 1 1 GRAND DESTINATION Export Transhipment Export Transhipment Export Transhipment TOTAL Proper277 words
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Article237 1935-01-17 3 K UALA KRAU SOLD TO HOSCOTE. Straits Times Copyright. Shareholders Agree. COMPANY WITH HEAVY DEFICIT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 15. The shareholders of Kuala Krau Rubber Co., Ltd., with only two dissentients, have approved the sale o: the undertaking to Hoscote Rubber Estates Ltd., and the voluntary liquidationStraits Times Copyright. - 237 words
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Article71 1935-01-17 3 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract* Spot Seller Price* A —> d. Feb.- Apr Dale L’don Spore Jan. Mar. June Jan. 10 6\ 22 22 n 23 Vi 24% 11 22 22% 23 24% 12 0 9 16 21% 221 224 24% 14 6 9 16 21% 22;71 words
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Article114 1935-01-17 3 la nuary 23.—Straits Times Copylight. More Company Results. BRITISH TIN PAYS 7 Vi PER CENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 9. 1 he annual report of Taiping Rubber Plantations for the year to September 30 last shows profits of $14,134. A final dividend of 3Vg perla nuary 23.—Straits Times Copylight. - 114 words
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Article114 1935-01-17 3 Caused By Increased Exports To Germany. Amsterdam. Dec. 30. The fact that there is a shortage of Dutch tin in Brtain. especially Banka l tir.. whijh has resulted in nigher prices for this brand, is due to incirased exports of Dutch tin to Germany, the Amsterdam114 words
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Article178 1935-01-17 3 —Straits Times copyright. Golden Hope Expanding'. ANOTHER PURCHASE IN CONTEMPLATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 11. Golden Hope Rubber Estate Ltd., propose to increase their capital from £350,000 to £400,000 by the creation of 50,000 new shares of one pound each, which they are offering—Straits Times copyright. - 178 words
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Article70 1935-01-17 3 -Sin Kuo Min. Hong Kong. Jan li. At a meeting of creditors of the Chia Hwa Bank, which closed its doors recently, it was agreed to reopen the bank Five conditions were agreed to. including the conversion of 35 per cent of the deposits as working capital,-Sin Kuo Min. - 70 words
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Article265 1935-01-17 3 Total Dividend 11 p.c. ANNUAL MEETING NEXT WEEK. A final dividend ol 6 per cent, making 11 per cent, for the year, is recommended in the annual report of Glenealy Plantations. Limited which states that the profit tor the year, after providing for depreciation and265 words
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Article23 1935-01-17 3 Jan. 10 Tin. S’pore Price $114.62 per picul. 11 114.87 V4 12 114.75 14 114.75 15 114.62«* 16 114.87 Vic23 words
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Article210 1935-01-17 3 Foreign imports of rubber during the month of December 1934. in dry tons. WET RUBBER Remill Crepes. (estimated dry weight) DRY RUBBER Blanket Crepes. Native Bark and Wet Sheet Scrap, Lump TOTAL Country of Origin Smoked Sheet Dry Unsmoked Estate Scrap Crepes and Bark All Grades Sheet210 words
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Article890 1935-01-17 4 Fraser And Co’s Quotations. Singapore. Jan. 18. MINING. vTpd Buy.rij. awie«. 4/- 4/- Amput Tin JlI £1 Asam Krmbang -j 3 g' £1 £1 A us tral Malay 81 5 5/- Ayer Hltam 14 1 l Aver Went' 2 2 2 £1 £1 Bangrln Tin 24/3 £1890 words
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Article431 1935-01-17 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore. Jan. 16 SELLING. London, 4 months’ sight 4 < 32 I/ondon, 3 months’ sight 2/4 3 to London. 60 days’ sight /4 AJf London. 30 days’ sight London, demand 2 4 3/3London. T.T. 2 f Lyons and Paris, demand f 6(l,n ™J: Hambirg. demand431 words
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Article299 1935-01-17 4 (Straits Times Copyright Last Night’s London Quotations. (From Our Own Correspondent.! London, Jan. 15 Closing quotations today ot the principal British stocks are given below The rise or fall is in relation T o the price of Jan. 10. GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion(Straits Times Copyright ) - 299 words
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Article687 1935-01-17 4 Allagar <2 1 8. Alor Pongsu (2') 2 44; Anglo-Malay <£l> 13/9; Ayer Kuning (£1) 31 3- Bagan Serai (£1) 12 3; Bahru (Sel.) <2 i 3 7 1 Banteng <£l> 23'; Batang (2/) 1 i- Batu Caves <il) 22/; Batu Tiga (£1) 31 3;687 words
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727 1935-01-17 4 Capital I«ue Cloning Price® Paid Up Value Dividend* Lyall Company 6s Co. Evatt. 454.175 1 3 p.c. int. a/c year 28-2-35 ..Allenby ($1) 1.90 2.00 1.95 2.05 216.779 1 5 p c. for year 30-9-34 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.55 1.60 1.55 1.65 439.125 1727 words
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