Malaya Tribune, 22 December 1933

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    38 1 The Malaya Tribune THE MOST POPULAR DAILY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. Vol. XX -No. 293 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1933 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. Singapore: Friday. Dec. 22. 1933. Malaya Tribune 20 FRIDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1933 FIVE CENTS.
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    MALAYAN KENNEL ASSOCIATION.
    701 2 Local Branch. INAUGURAL MEETING HELD. A PROPOSAL to form a branch ot* the Malayan Kennel Association, which is affiliated to the Kennel Club, London, was unanimously adopted at an inaugural meeting of the branch on Wednesday at the Adelphi Hotel. Mr. J. B. Weiss, the representative for
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    LIGHTNING RAIDS.
    87 2 Entire Police Force Out In Poona. Reuter Wireless. Poona, Dec. 18. AS a sequel to the outrage on Dec. 11, when a police station was bombed, the entire detective police force in the city made lightning raids to-night, in the course of which they arrested 26 suspects, mostly
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    REFORM OF HOUSE OF LORDS.
    404 2 Royal Prerogative Ignored Reuter Wireless. London. Dec. 19. THERE was an unusually large attendance at the House of Lords for the first reading of Lord Salisbury's Bill for reform of the Upper House. Lcrd Hailsham moved that the Bill have precedence over other business but
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    DR. SUN FO.
    128 2 May Visit Malaya And Dutch East Indies. Shanghai, Dec. 19. Dr Sun Fo (Chairman of the Legislative Yuan» embarked on the "President Hoover" to-day for the Philippines on a sight-seeing tour. There is a likelihood that he may visit Malaya and the Dutch East Indies in the
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    ASIATIC STUDENTS.
    77 2 International Conference In Rome. Reuter. London. Dec. 19. The Rome correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that it is officially announced that a congress of student delegations from every Asiatic country will be heW in Rome from Dec. 22 to Dec. 27. under the auspices of the Institute
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      365 2 YOU_SHOLLD SEND j MALAYAN CHRISTMAS CARDS OF DISTINCTION. I This year's productions surpass those of previous years, i YOUR INSPECTION INVITED, CHRISTMAS CARDS Of Malayan Subjects and Views at 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 40 sOa each. Charton's Coloured X'maa Cards, 6 different Malayan Views fg.os I !har ton 'a
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    THE 19TH ROUTE ARMY.
    190 3 Present Strength Not Sufficient. "Sin Wen Pao." Amoy. Nov. 23. tf R «U Army has only about 1 i.oofl men under arms, although it tliat the Army possesses six ions. according to Information reliable source. Their equip, vever are more modern than military units. division has
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    MINISTER IN CRASH.
    97 3 Mishap To French Machine On Landing. Reuter Wireless. New York. Dec. 19 Colonel and Mrs. Lindberg have art at Long Island on the conclusion their trans-Atlantic and continental its Reuter Wireless. Barcelona, Dec. 19. M Pierre Cot, returning; from Algiers, tier* he welcomed a French squadron »mmanded
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    FILM STAR'S KISS.
    91 3 Loi Angelas. The French film nr. Mile. Fifl DO.-say. the Secretary of the Navy. Mr Claud' Swan' n. an en*hu-is ie kl a on the lips n the conclusion of a song sh hud suny m honour here. Mr. Swanson. accompanied by a number ol :nira!s. made
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    SCENE OF CHINA'S CIVIL WAR.
    28 3 TwL'rvllJteFi L Drcse nt in progress is on the Chckiang-Fukien border, me central forces have Pocheng, Chuchow, Wenchow and Taishun as their bases.
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    SINKIANG WAR.
    115 3 Govt. Troops' Victory In Counter-Attack. "Sin Chew Jit Poh" and "Min Kuo Jih Pao." Shanghai. Dec. 19. A REPORT from Sinkiang states that the Mohammedan troops under Gen. Ma Chung Ying have been defeated by the Government troops under Shing Shi Tsi iDefence Commissioner), who launched a severe
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    RICKSHAS IN SHANGHAI.
    94 3 110,000 Persons Depend On Them For A Living. According to latest investigations made, there are ni less than 21.000 rickshas in use in Shanghai, with about 140,000 persons dependent on '.hem for a livelihood. Shanghai is divided into five ricksha disttricts. namely: Nantao, Chapel, Western District. French
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    BEAUTY OF ITALY.
    166 3 Fascinating Film Shown At Capitol. ONE ol the most beautiful and instructive lilms ever presented to a loca 1 audience was that shown at the Capito' on Tuesday. illustrating modern life in Italy. It consisted of a Movietone Magic Carpet series and the large audienc* present were
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    JAPANESE IN CHARHAR.
    129 3 Aerodrome At Dolunor Completed. "Sin Chew Jit Poh" and "Min Kuo Jih Pao." I Shanghai. Dec. 21. Gen. Chang Yun Yung repor s to Gen. I Sung Che Yuen «Chairman cf Charhar) that 200 Japanese troops arc remaining at Fengning Ci'y. in Charhar. T'iree hundred Japanese arci
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    DRIVER ACQUITTED.
    139 3 A Malay driver named bar Kan bin Haji Abdul wai yesterday acqu;t r id by the Fourth Magistrate. Mr. J. M. Brander. before whom he appeared on a charge of rash and negligent driving. The pro: ecu'ion alleged that Inspector F. Goodship was driving along Fuller ton Road
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    ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
    80 3 That he had no work and no relatives, was the explanation a Chinese named Ah Khai gave the Third Magistrate, Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, when he was charged with attempted suicide by Jumping into the sea. Accused, it was alleged, jumped into the sea near godown 22
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    A STOLEN CABBAGE.
    104 3 A mere cabbage, when it was stolen, got a Chinese coolie of the Harbour Board a fine of $40. or three months' imprisonment in default. Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, the Third Magistrate, pronounced sentence on Wednesday in these terms on Soon Koh. on a charge of
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    THE DALAI LAMA'S CHARM.
    125 3 Struck A Balance Between Old And New. London. Dec. 20. A TRIBUTE to the Dalai Lama's charm and great power as a temporal and spiritual ruler in Tibet was paid by Sir <rancis Younghusband in an interview vith Reuter. The Dalai Lama, he said, succeeded in
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    CHINESE DUTIES.
    126 3 Australian Customs Officials Puzzled. Reuter. London. Dec. 10. A report by the "Times" correspondent in Canberra of the reported intention of the Chinese Government to impose duties of 7d. per 133 lb. on wheat and flour from Dec. 18 has puzzled the Australian Customs officials, who have telegraphed
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    WHAT OUR CONTEMPORARIES ARE SAYING— Infant Welfare Policy.
    283 3 Malay Mail. S~OME extraordinary allegations are made by Rural Dweller" in a letter to a Straits contemporary with regard to the activities of the Medical Department. His first target is the Government Free Travelling Dispensary, which he says gives free medicine to
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    Road v. Rail.
    291 3 j |T>OAD versus rail transport. Which U j to win? My view is that the day iof the Railway, except for long and heavy haulings, It fast nearing its end I and that motor and air transport are jto take its place. In regard to the I
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      95 3 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT I Concerning De Reszke Coupons. The recent decision of cigarette manufacturers to abolish gift coupons in Great Britain dot s not affect De Reszke coupons in Malaya. The De Reszke gift scheme, which has met with such success in the past, will therefore continue to be in force
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      244 3 j AND NOW THE f\ NEW WOLSELEY %2 H.P. A LIKE ACHIEVEMENT TO THE j HORNET FOR THE 9 h.p. MOTORIST You remember the quick fame gained by the Hornet Well here is another Hornet for popularity as ambitious in Its features and as exciting in performance. This car is
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      769 4 PUBLIC NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Public is hereby notified that the private entrance road round the Municipal Offices will be closed to traffic at St. Andrew's Road, and at Coleman Stmt, on December 25th, 1933, for one day. BY ORDER. 21st Dec, 1933. LEE KIM SOO (DECEASED). NOTICE IS HEREBY
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      590 4 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% DEBENTURE STOCK, 1928. INTEREST DUE 20TH JANUARY, 193-1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Transfer Registers of the above Stock will be closed from *he 7th to the 20th January. 1934, bcth days inclusive. C. H. GOLDIE. Ag. Municipal Secretary. SINGAPORE TURF CI.UII Notice Re Closing Of
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    A Weekly Causerie On Indian Affairs. JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE.
    491 5 MEMORANDA AND MINUTES. An All-in Report. ir T.B. Sapru Explains His Position. THE British Indian memorandum o f Nov. 19, and Sir T. B. Sapru's it inorandum of July 27 are included in the voluminous "Record of the Select Committee" issued
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    BENGAL GOVERNMENT.
    155 5 To Provide More Landing Grounds. I ,s understood that *he Government of gal contemplate the construction of a imbĕr of landing grounds for aeroplanes at pom s in the province where sucn ties do not at present exist, •lie presen 1 only important centres are nnsidercd and these
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    68 5 New Delhi, Dec, 1 I' m latcd in well-informed circles hi-ie lint ihe Irrm ol sn- Oeorgt Bcbtater as nnanee Member would be extended for a short period wlk a it expires some time next year. It would further app:ar that the Question of Ihe extension of the period of
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    CHETTIAR BANKERS IN JNDO-CHINA.
    209 5 Questions Answered In The Assembly. WHEN the Assembly met on Dec. 5, Mr. M-tcalfe. Foreign Secretary, replying to Mr. G. P. Singh, regarding the condition ol Chettiar Bankers in Indo-China, stated that the Government had been informed that one of the four Chettiars who were expelled
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    A BOOK ON JAPAN.
    90 5 By Indian Knight Who Visited Singapoie. Sir Lallubhai Samaldas, who visited Singapore recently on his way to and back from Japan, is bringin? out an interesting book entitled "My Impressions of Japan." in which he gives an account c-f the industrial progress made by the Japanese.
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    CHEAPER DIAMONDS.
    54 5 New C utting Factory For Bombay. London, Dec. 4. "The Financial limes" Amsterdam correspondent says tha* a Dutch diamond-cutting firm is opening a fac'ory in Bombay to supply I he Indian market more directly and more cheaply than from Europe. The move is unfavourably received by diamond circlcs
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    “NAVJIVAN” PRESS SOLD.
    28 5 Mr. Gandhi's "Navjivan" Press, where his two weeklies. "Young India' and "Navjivan." were printed, was sold ofl on Dec. 1 in pursuance of his instructions.
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    MORE GOLD EXPORTED.
    45 5 Bar gold and sovereigns valued at Rs. 1.072.397 were shipped from Bombay for foreign coun ries by the "Comorin" on Dec. 2. The total value of gold exported from Bombay since Great Britain went off 'he gold standard amounts to Rs. 1.504,461.230.
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    73 5 It is understood that the term of Sir B. L. Mitter. Law Member to th 3 Government of India, will be extended for another eight months during which time it H expected ''hat many important questions relating to the new constitution will crop up and which can be satlsfac orily
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    44 5 It is untitled that three appointment of Indians and three of Burmnns will be made to the Indian Civil Service in India and Burma respectively, on the result of the examination for 'hat service to be held in Delhi and Rangoon in January 1934.
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    44 5 The Associated Chambers or Commerce, Calcutta, have addressed a letter to the Railway Depar men*. Government of India, urging the removal or at least a considerable redue'lon of the fifteen per cm*. surcharge on coal fnichts m'l-odurrd as an emergency measure in January »932.
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    29 5 Sir Henry Gidney is recovering from severe influenza in London and hopi-s to b-ave for India In the middle of Da ember, says a London n;v;.oarje of Dec. 1.
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    AIR MAIL EXTENSION TO COLOMBO.
    264 5 Site For Air Port Selected. IT is learnt that a definite advance has been made in '.he matter of linking Colombo with India by air and that the Conference which Mr. N. VhVcent, manager of Tata's Airways, had with the representatives of the Ceylon Government
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    266 5 List Of Some Recent Additions. The following novels -vere added to Rallies Library during the past fortnight:— Ayres <R. B.) So Many Miles Bridges 'Victor) Three Blind Mice. Connor (Rearden) Shake Hands with the Dcvli. Cox (Lewis) As Young as Spring-Time. Crossley (Maude) A Box of Secrets. Dalton
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    SIR F. SYKES SAILS HOME.
    42 5 Sir Frederic Sykes, late Governor cf Bombay, and Lady Sykes sailed for Home on Dec. 9. They were given a civic send off at the "Gateway of India" before going on beard the P. and O. "Mooltan."
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    56 5 In his speech at the recent Calcutta St. Andrew's Dinner, H.E. Sir John Anderson, Governor of Bt ngal, foreshadowed measures to strengthen the law still further against terrorists in certain respects, while at the same time claiming that there was a decided improvement in the general position. The new Governor.
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    52 5 The Calcutta-Dacca Air Mail service was ininaugurated on the morning of Dec. 1. The 'plane with four passengers, including Indian ladies and a Europ.an, and 5' a lb. of mails, left Dum Dum at scv. n arriving in Dacca at about 8.30 The return journey was made at three in
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    36 5 “Forward states that Mr. Arthur Moore, editor of "The Statesman", went to Pondicherry during the last week of November, and had a prolonged interview with Mr. Arablndo Oho.se presumably on the political si*uation In Ore country.
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    26 5 The Legislative Assembly has agreed, without a division, to the official motion that the Reserve Bank Bui as amended by the s*ieet enmniWiethe taken Into consideration.
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    RHODES MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP.
    113 5 Sir M. Iqbal: First Indian Invited. Lahore, Dec. 6. SIR Mohamed Iqbal received an invitation from Lord Lothian on behalf of the vicechancellor of Oxford University and the Rhodes Trustees to deliver the Rhodes Memorial Lectures next year at Oxford University. The Rhodes Memorial lectureship was established
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    DERBY OF THE AIR.
    116 5 Indian Airman To Compete. According to the latest "Air Mail News,"' Pilot Officer Aspi M. Engineer, the famous Indian Airman, of the R.A.F., is going to compete fcr the Wonsworth Trophy. It is an air race for solo flight from England to Australia and will come
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    BOMBAY'S NEW PAPER.
    48 5 Mr. B. G Horniman. who was till recently '.diror of the Indian ouied Bombay nationalist daily, the "Bombay Chronicle." is now editing a new paper known as the "Bombay Sentinel." Mr. S. A. Brelvi is back again on the editorial chair of the "Bombay Chronicle."
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    RIGHTS OF SPOUSES.
    117 5 Commons Passes Bill To Protect Them. Reuter. London, Dec. 19. Two interesting Bills passed '.heir second reading in the House of Commons without discussion. The first is a Bill to prevent husbanddiiinheriting wives, or vice versa, and p-ovides that if the surviving spouse is without adequate provision
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    WORE TWO HATS.
    92 5 Stole One From Passenger Of Ship. Caught while walking along Empire Dork with two hats on his head at 11 a.m. on Dec. 15, a Chinese named Yeo Gim Leng was unable to explain his possession of them. Enquiries soon revealed that he had stolen one of
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    U-BOAT ACTIVITIES.
    107 5 Barcelona. Nov. 4. Don March was arraigned by the Commission of Responsibilities in Madrid charged with inrgularUes concerning the conduct of the tobacco monopoly in Morocco. British tourists know the Banca-March at Palma. Majorca, but Don March is bes„ known through his activities during the war, when he
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    BRITISH RUM-RUNNERS?
    52 5 Reuter Wireless. Washington. Dec. 19. Mr. Morgenthau has announced that he is personally directing the activities of the coastguard fleet operating against the rum fleet. He stated that out of 173 vessels of the rum fleet off the United States coast, all. except eight, are flying the British
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    FAMOUS A DMIRAL DEAD.
    40 5 Berlin, Dec. 19. The death is announced of Admiral Friedrich Von Ingenohl, aged 76, who was a former commander of the Imperial yacht, "Hohenzollern," and until 191G Admiral-in-Chief of the High SeHs Fleet.—Reuter Wireless. Reuter Wireless.
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    “TIMES” ON BURMA QUESTION.
    310 5 Task Before Joint Committee. t COMMENTING on the Burma question before the Select Committee "The Times" states on Dec. 4 that the Imperial Government would not father any scheme allowing Burma to enter the Indian Federation with a rignt to leave whenever it chose. If Burman
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    NO DICTATORSHIP.
    115 5 Mr. Thomas Explains The Newfoundland Bill. Reuter Wireless. London, Dec. 18. The Newfoundland Bill was read a third time in the House of Commons to-day and parsed by 293 votes to 52. Mr. J. H. Thomas said that all sections of Newfoundland would benefit by the Bill and
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    TAPPER FINED.
    102 5 Alleged Assault With Knuckle Duster. An elderly Javanese, Mat bin Dollah was fined $50 or one month's rigorous imprisonment and six months' police supervision by the acting District Judge (Mr. A. H. Worley) on Wednesday on being convicted on a charge of assault. Chief Inspector Bostock stated that
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    WORLD'S FIRST PILOT.
    116 5 Visits His Monument With English Flier. Manteo, North Carolina. Mr. Orville Wright, the first man to fly a heavier-than-air machine, has just visited the scene of his first flight, which took place over the Sand Dunes of Kitty Hawk near here in 1903. He also inspected a
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    FORGED PASSPORTS.
    83 5 Cologne, Nov. 11. An officer for forging passports has been discovered in Saarbru'cken and two arrests have been made. Each of the arrested men had two forged passports in their possession. One had a false French visa supposed to have been obtained in Berlin, while the other had
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    ANOTHER ROMANCE OF A PRINCE.
    214 5 Depleted Finances. MANY REVELATIONS ARE LIKELY. "THE affairs of a State in Rajputana are likely to take a critical turn in the near future, since serious complications have arisen both in regard to its depleted finances, even though an English officer is ostensibly in charge
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    CONGRESS POLICY.
    269 5 No Decision At Informal Meeting Of Leaders. Jubbulpore. Dec. 5. rilHE following Congress leaders met Mr. A Gandhi in conference yesterday: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Abul Kalam Azari. Dr. Syed Mahmood. Dr. M. A. Ansar*. Mr. Jamnalal Bajaj and Mr. Mathurdas Tricumji It is reported that there wag
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    AN AMUSING STORY.
    197 5 How Sir John Simon Tried To Learn Japanese. London. Nov. 15. Sir John Simon onco tried to \earn Japanese—with dismal results, according to himself. He told the ScOiy anlu much merriment at a recent dinner of the Japanese Society, which was also attended by Prince Tokugawa and
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    SIR BASIL BLACKETT.
    45 5 Report On Malayan Currency Completed. London, De< 2U Sir Basil Blackctt has returned u> London and completed his report on currency.—Reuter. Sir Basil Blackett spent three week* in Malaya inquiring into currency problems. He returned by the air mail a fortnight' ago,
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    Shipping News & Notices. DESIGN OF SPEED LINERS.
    1292 6 Shipping News Notices. DESIGN OF SPEED LINERS. "Ocean-Greyhounds" Of The Future. A REVOLUTION is due in the design of fast passengers-carrying Atlantic transport. The "ocean greyhound" of to-day—the Bremen"—is only a fraction faster than the 23-year-old "Hauretania." Why? Because their hull design is substantially the same. Present-day principles of design
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    U.S. SHIPPING CODE.
    317 6 Draft Signed By 55 Companies. A DRAFT 9f the shipping code designed to govern the operations of steamship lines engaged in foreign trade to and f.rom United S.ates ports has b en completed by the organisation c:mmittee of the Foreign Trades Shipping Association and forwarded to Deputy
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    BANANA SHIPS.
    58 6 Last year France ate 230.C00 tons cf bananas, valued at something like ten million sterling. The country has only taken to bananas since 1920. the consumption of "he fruit up 'c that da:e being practically nil. Now special "banana ships" are being built apace to bring the fruit
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    KARA EXPEDITION.
    202 6 Difficult Conditions But Good Results. NAVIGATION conditions in the Arctic Ocean have been very unfavourable this year for the ships engaged in the annual Kara expedition. Not only have the cargo ships found it difficult, but even the icebreakers have exoerienced trouble in forcing the ice in tho
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    UNION-CASTLE LINE.
    139 6 Monthly Calls And Reduced Fares. Nov. 23. The Union-Castle Mail Steamship Co. announce tha: the "Llandovery Castle." which leaves Tilbury on Nov. 30, will also call at Tangier. On the homeward journey the "Dunluce Castle leaving Majorca on Nov. 30. will also call at Tangier. CalLs will subsequently
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    LINER ON FIRE.
    52 6 Extensive Damage Done To Dutch Motorship. Reuter. Rotterdam, Nov. 30~. A serious fire broke cut abroad the Rotter-damsche-Lloyd motor-liner Indrapiera" in port to-day. .The social hall and the passengers', captain's, and officers' accommodation were almost burned out before the fire was controlled. The damage is stated :.o
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    TORONTO HARBOUR.
    92 6 More ships from overseas have visited Toronto harbour this year than in any previous season. Included among them nave been vessels from London. Liverpool, Swinsea. Sunderlana, Stravangcr, Bergen, Antwerp, and Hamburg. The Toronto Harbour Commissioners report total tonnage of the harbour season to the end of September at
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    U.S. COASTING LIGHTING.
    56 6 The lightship at Cape Charles, Maryland, has been intensified and the period of flashes changed. Formerly of 130.000 candle-power, the light has been increased to 740,000 candle-power, and now shows group flashing white every 60 seconds thus: 4 flashes J second each, eclips? 7.4 secends, 5 flashes
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    UNITED STATES MAIL CONTRACTS.
    176 6 Change In Present System Likely. A PARTICULARLY in 'cresting statcsment on the quesiion of ocean mail contracts has been issued by President Roosevelt trom White House, in connexion with the PanAmerican Conference at Mon c Video. The importance of the statement lies in two fac s.
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    NAVAL VOLUNTEERS.
    182 6 Ceylon's Proposal Acclaimed With Enthusiasm. Proposals for the creation of a Ceylon Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve were received with enthusiasm at a recent sitting of the local State Council. It is proposed to limit the number to 10 officers and 60 men. who will, when necessary, be available
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    STRIKE SEQUEL.
    91 6 Chamber Chairman To Resign His Post. Canton. Nov. 30. Mr. Chiu Ching-shan. wnom the Municipil Kuomingtang had appended to reorganise the Municipal Chamber of Commerce, has resigned the chairmanship, says tne correspondent cl the "Souih Clrina Morning Post." Fault hed been found with him because he gave too
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      533 6 STEAMER SAILINGS. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. V>WON AND FOR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty Government). OUTWARD FROM LONDON. For China and Japan. Due r Tonnafe. Singapore 1933. rnRP n 15.000 Dec. 22
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      179 6 urn BJIIOYD TRIESTINO (Incorporated In Italy). EXPRESS SERVICE. CARGO SERVICE. Calling at Penang, Colombo, Bombay. SINGAPORE TO ITALY AND CHINA Karachi, Aden, Massowah, Suez, Port Calling at Colombo. Bombay, Suez, Port Said BrtodtaI Venlce and Trieste. Said, Brindisl, Venice and Trieste. TTm Due Leave Due m v MON CALIERE Feb.
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      234 6 Deutsch iHaikQ Australische Dampfschifls G?sell?chaft. (Companies inrorporated in Germany). OUTWARDS. HONGKONG. SHANGHAI. NORTH CHINA AND JAPAN PORTS. Due Spore. t ms. RAMSES, via Iloilo. Manila Dec. 29 1934. t ms. DUISBURG. via Manila Jan. 9 m.s. RHEINLAND, via Manila Jan. 23 t m.s. SAUERLAND, via Manila Feb. 6 S.S. NORDMARK,
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      602 6 STEAMER SAILINGS. j£ NOSDDBirffSCHEB LLOYD, m p£A.ilJ' (Incorporated !e Oe r, jß»uy<. The under-noted are the Company i ,4 fill urea:— OUTWARDS. MML "LAHN." for Manila. Hongki S'hai, N. China ami Japan >. "TRAVE," for Manila, R*kong, B North China and Japan HOMEWARDB. mm. t "ERLANGEN" for Qei Oran. Antwerp,
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    LATEST SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS.
    538 7 Mining Shares. Singapore. Friday, 11 a m. v >wing tin share quotations are Praaer und Co., exchange and Buyers. Sellers. Kumbang Tin 33 0 y, C d Malay 36j9 37|9 Hitam I'm 14 0 15 Weng i. 50 1.00 "> Tin 363 37 tig Pa clang 0.31.,
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    Financial News & Views. TODAY'S MARKET POSITION.
    128 7 Financial News Views. TODAY'S MARKET POSITION. J Local Prices Nominally Unchanged. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Friday, Noon, i To-day's Prices:— j Rubber (Singapore), 13 7 1C cts., I unchanged. Market Tone: Quiet. 1 Tin (Singapore), $114>4. down $V«. esterdav's Prices London Rubber, 4 ;>d., unchanged. Market Tone: Steady. New
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    PETROL PRICES.
    158 7 Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S.), Ltd. Prices for Shell Motor Spirit and various brands cl Keiosene are as follows: Shell Aviation Spirit in 4-gallon drums per British Imperial gallon $1.19 Shell Motor Spirit ex pump per British Imperial gallon $0.82 Shell Motor Spirit in 4-gallon drums per British Imperial
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    PALM OIL PRICES.
    91 7 Messrs. Guthrie and Co.. Ltd., report the following latest buyers* prices lor Malayan Palm Oil Palm Kernels: PALM OIL IN BULK: ci f. landed weightNew York Philadelphia 2 .75 cents (U.S. currency i per lb. c.i.f. landed weights U.S.A. Pacific Ports 2.70 cents (U.S. currency) pc> lb
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    RUBBER CROPS.
    29 7 Messrs. Harrisons. Barker and Co.. Ltd., advise tbc following outputs for November: Mentekab 44.000 lb. Jeram Kuantnn 28.000 lb Sungei Bagan 40.000 lb. Batu Village 1.902 lb.
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    RUBBER REPORT.
    81 7 Review By Guthrie Co., Ltd. MESSRS. Guthrie and Co., Ltd.. in their weekly rubber report dated Dec. 21. state: With the approaching Holidays and in th? absence of further rumours regarding restriction all markets remain cuiet but steady with ttttk Inclination to trade. Stocks in the United Ktafdon
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    HENRIETTA RUBBER.
    154 7 Reconstruction Of The Company? J The directors of the Henrietta Rubber Estate, Ltd.. recommend that the company be reconstructed. In a circular to share and debentureholders, the directors state that they consider it desirable to place the existing company Into voluntary liquidation and to form a new company
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    TRADE COMMISSION.
    98 7 Law As To Deferred Rebates. The 92nd and 93rd meetings of the Trade Commission wer? h-Id in Singapo-e cn Dec. 12 and 13. Evidence was *aken from Mr. Rol3nd Braddell. regarding tlie law as to dflerred rebates and shipping conferences, and other matters. From Mr. O. Hui ken
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    LENDU RUBBER.
    82 7 Statutory report states cash received :n respect of 3d. per share on the 1.463.463 share* to Nov. 27. 17.973, in respect of shares QCS vet allotted. £113; cash proceeds of rubber sales, <fee. £1,086; total, £19.175. Payment;-: Liabilities taken over from old company, £6.667; preliminary expenses, £1.560. remittances
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    COTTON AGREEMENT.
    40 7 London. Dec. 21. Nearly 93 per cent, of Lancashire spinners of American medium yarns have undertaken not to sell below the recommended fixed price. Thus 43.000.000 out of 49.000.000 spindles in Britain are now operating under the ■agreement.—Reuter.
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    MALAKA PINDA.
    397 7 Total Credit Balance Of $6,426.64. j fIUIE annual report of the directors of Malaka -I Pinda Rubber Estates Ltd.. for the year ended Aug. 31 sales: The profit for the year, after allowing £r.,854.38 for depreciation amounts to $5.618.30. which, added to <a) $633.34 the balance of profit
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    TRAFFIC RECEIPTS.
    124 7 Imperial Communications' Figures. The following are index numbers representhrs the estimated monthly traffic receipts of the Imperial and International Communications Ltd.. as related to comparable traffic in the year 1928: Monthly figures reduced to working day average r.t comparable raoetets tor the wmt 1929— luO. 1930 1931 1932
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    END OF DOWNWARD TREND.
    798 7 Overseas Assurance Meeting. TIHE thirteenth annual general meet- ing of the Overseas Assurance Corporation, Ltd., was held on Saturday m I{ l t SL hina Chulia Street! Mr. S. Q. Wong presided and addressed the meeting as fol-ows: The annual report and accounts have been in
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    LATEST SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS.
    640 7 Rubber Shares. Singapore. Friday, 11 a.m. The following rubber share quotation* j are Issued by Fraser and Co and Lyall I and Evatt j Issue l Value. Fraser Lyall Shares. Co. Evatt. 1 Allenby $0.90 $100 $0.80 $090 1 Alor Oajah 0.60 070 0.60 0.70 IA. Hitam
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    DORMAN LONGTO BORROW.
    52 7 Reuter Wireless. London, Deo. 19 The lit per cent, and per cent, debenture holders ol Messrs. Dorman Long have overwhelmingly approved of the scheme for th»: arrangement of a moratorium until March 31, 1934. The per cent, holders have consented to the Company borrowing £300,000 upon prior
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      54 7 THE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD., (Incorporated in New Zealand.) FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. L. C. MARGOLIODTH. Manager. <>l I ICE: 2, FINLAYSON GREEN. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSI RANCE CORPORATION LTD. FIRE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR, PERSONAL ACCIDENT and WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE. L O. JOHNSON. General Ma»|W- *!> OFEIf
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      89 7 THE EASTERN BANK, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE BRANCH 4, IVAlmeida Street. Authorised and Subscribed £2 000 000 PauS-Spitai Reserve Fund and Rest 500.000 HEAD OFFICE: LONDON. BRANCHES: Bombay Calcutta. Colombo. Karachi, Madras, Amara. Baghdad, Bahrein, Basra, Kirkuk. Momil and Singapore. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and money received on Fixed Deposit
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      68 7 WHEN YOU HAVE A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. No doubt you have some unrealised dream heretofore made impossible by inadequate funds. A Savings Account will soon enable you to make these desires a reality. Sufficient ready money for your next holiday—perhaps some article you want to buy—any wish you have can be
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      63 7 LEE WAH BANK, Ltd. (Incorporated in the S.S No. 18. SOUTH CANAL RD. Foreign exchange business transacted at favourable rates. Correspondents at the principal centres In China and other parts of the world. Current and Savings Accounts opened; deposits received for fixed period* at rates to be ascertained on application.
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      207 7 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) SUCCESSORS TO IHE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD., THE HO HONG BANK, LTD. AND THE OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK LTD. CAPITAL Authorised $40,000,000.00. Paid Up $10,000,000.00. HEAD OFFICE, CHINA BUILDING CHU LI A STREET, SINGAPORE. LOCAL BRANCH: 458, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Cher
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      632 8 ii imliii.h: urn i'• iiitnwiMMMP :i|il|ii|ii|lillHiHiHli|illlllllllllilllllllliillilliliillHi!i <■>'■! liillili;lM|Mliilllli!lull.|iili.lliiiil^lllllilli|illliiii|,iliii;i|:i|iil,i|ii|iilHliHii|ii|iHiiliHi!llil' 1 GOOD OLD LEO! When HE puts on a Musical Slum Msy You can bet it's GREAT!! 6.15 CAPITOL 9 ,s ||l OPENING TO-NIGHT! iKr Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer v IL Cl present their Big Surprise Musical Sensation of the Festive Season!- BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD
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      260 8 jj i i i i i i i 1.1 i i i 1.1 r i i mm i i i i i i i i i i i i i iMMHtt,- GRAND PREMIERE OF MADAN'S SUPER PRODUCTION. I MARLBOROUGH 6 "ZAHRI SANP I or j j POISONOUS SNAKE I With
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      437 8 j RADIO CJTY TURNED I THEM AWAY! yMi f I Direct from engagement at New m «p W% I York City Music Hall—first pic- B I the biggest theatre in the world! B awissim THE KING'S HP4| VAC AT lON' Jf 1 lAnotherI Another great Arlisi show combining the |&flHf
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    JUST WHAT YOU WANT OF KNOW— TO-DAY'S SHIPPING NEW BRITISH SHIP.
    146 9 Orient Chairman's Appeal For Subsidies. j Tondon, Dec. 19 OCT smp. the building of which wifi ■mploy 3 300 men in Great Britain lor 18 months, is announced the Orient Steam NavigaUec Co. The Cnalrman. Sir Alan Anderson, making
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    PASSENGERS LEAVING.
    423 9 The following passengers left by the Ranchi" this morning for Penang Colombo. Bombay and Europe Mr. D. K. Walters. Mr. R. F. Evans Miss D. J. Jones, Mr. J. M. M. Mac Lean Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Cooke, Rev. Austin Lee. Lt. H. Menzies. Mrs. H. Brady
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    VESSELS IN PORT.
    109 9 'mid." Norwegian, 649 tons, from Bangkok 21-12, for Colombo 21-12. Togian." Dutch, 672 tons, from Pcntianak 21-12. for. Pontianak 23-12. Ranchi," British. 8.849 tons, from Yokohama 20-12, for London 20-12. Saale." German, 4,433 tens, from Bremen 20-12. for Ilo Ilo 21-12. Irisbank." British; 3.412 tons. f.:m Shangna:
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    HARBOUR BOARD.
    101 9 SHIPS ALONGSIDE TH1 WHARVBB OR EXPECTED TO ARRIVE. Singapore, Dec. 22. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). PlanetiM 22. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). 'leum 18. Empire Dock (Entrance Oat* I> "•I Seafarer 30. Hii", :s .12. IrJshas* 13 City of Winnipeg 37. Emnire Doc* (Entrance Oatf 4). Silverwulnut
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    MALLS EXPECTED.
    46 9 Information has been received to tile effect (ha' i special Dutch plane left Alor Star at 289 ;i.m this morning It is uncertain whether this plan.' is bringing mails for Singapore but if so they will be d"livered by the noon delivery to-day i
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    ATTEMPTED THEFT.
    76 9 Chinese Sentenced On Two Counts. Riding a stolen bicycle a Chinese named Goh Leng, tried to snatch a handbag from Mrs. Huiskeii in Orchard Road one day recently. He was caught and sentenced this morning by the Second Magistrate, Mr. N. Grice. to 14 days' r.i. on a
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    MONEY SBLLEY.
    192 9 BULLING. Singapore, Dec. 22. London 4 months' sight, 2|4 3j64 London 3 months' sight 2(4 1|32 London 60 days' sight 2|4 1|64 London 20 days' sight 2j4 London <iemand 2)3 63 64 London rT. 2j3 3132 Lyons and Paris demand 960 Hamburg demand 150 New York demand 58^
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    PRODUCE.
    201 9 Singapore, Dec. 22 R. (Slam) W. Coast N. 1 per Koyan $111 R. (Siamt W. Coast N. 2 per Koyan $104 Rice. 3 Siam N. 1 per Koyan $95 Rice B. Siam N. per Koyan SBB Siam, No. 1 $170 Siam. No. 2 $147 Siam. No. 3 $129 Siam.
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    HEALTH OF THE EAST.
    204 9 League Of Nations' Weekly Bulletin. The following is the Health Bulletin of the League ol Nations Eastern Bureau, for the week ended Dec. 16:— Baghdad: 1 smallpox case. Bassein: I plague dea'h; smallpo/ cases and 3 deaths. Bombay: 2 smallpox cases and 1 death. Calcutta: 1
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    CHRISTIAN DRAMA.
    90 9 For the first time in Singapore the Sri Sihgara Bnuratha Kar.a Sabah will stage "The History of St. Hubert" or "ISviiakier' on Monday night at the Alexandra Hall, Nor'h Bridge Road. N Besides bcinn in'rrcsMng. this drama Is instructive. Thr scenes, songs and dialogues were cnrclully prepared and
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    DIARY OF THE DAY WHAT'S ON?
    50 9 Public Functions And Sports Fixtures. TO-DAY. DEC. 22. High Tides— 2.37 a.m., 1.54 p.m. Hockey: S.C.R.C. "B" v. A.P.C., S.C.R.C S.R.C. v. Police. S.R.C; V.M.C A U v. A C S., V.M.C.A. Police Band. Katong Park, 5.15 p.m. S.V.c. Pantomime, Victoria Theatre. 5.15 p.m
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    AMUSEMENTS
    86 9 ALHAMBRA.—'Paddy, The Next Best Thing" with Janet Gay nor and Warner Baxter. CAPlTOL—"Broadway to Hollywood." EMPlRE—Richard Talmadge in "On Your Guard." GREAT WORLD.—Cabaret Dancing, sideshows, Malay and Chinese Wayangs. cinemas. Talkies: Sky—"Not Exactly Gentlemen" and "Always Goodbye. Star—"The Tenderfoot." MARLBOROUGH.—"Zahri-Sanp." NEW WORLD.—Cabaret Dancing, sideshows, Malay Operas, Chinese Wayangs. cinemas,
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      50 9 I TO-DAY:— j RICHARD BARTIIELMESS -BUB LAST FIGHT" David Manners, John Mark Brown, Betafe) Chandler. I I Special Extra Attraction. WANGKANG PROCESSION. I j TO-MORROW SUNDAY:— CICELY COURTNEIDGE "SOl.ihi;rs OF mi; KING" j Bdwati LvrrrH Morion. Special Extra Attraction. I WANGKANG PROCESSION. MATINEE ON SATURDAY, Dec. 23. at 3 p.m.
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      79 9 I I I i j Refresh yourself with j High Class Perfumes I without FANCY PRICES i j Latest Fashionable i odours to suit j I every taste and prices for every pocket Few of the odours to choose from: Rosa Centifolia Melati Radja Akazina i i j Black Poppy
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      683 9 I SMGAPOI» HOTH.S I GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL 1 Phone 6490 Telegram GOODWuOD. I Booking Now Open For I Saturday December 23 BOXING NIGHT 1 NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTENSIONS 2 A.M. AN EXCEL.LENT ORCHESTRA HAS BEEN ENGAGED TO PLAY ON THESE I NIGHTS BOTH DURING DINNER AND POR DANCING A SPECIAL
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      159 9 TUITION IX ENGLISH English L ssons by English lady teacher. $2.( I for puvate tuition. Clares cheaper. App Box Nc. 2«5. co Malaya TrVi XMAS GIFTS. Last 3 days. Discount 245 per cenl. CM Glass, Crystal Mare, Perfumes, Wms% f I NS, Silver Ware. Axminisler flifplitii. Ba(iimt: C'c lutnes. Rain
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      432 9 1 [POSTAL 1 NJjE LL1G€NCE WEEKLY AIR MAIL. Schedule And Fees Detailed. A BRIEF resume of trie feus and schedules of the m u dinct air mail between Singapore t-nd London (Imperial Airways;. has already b-en published. Th following la the full official schedule issued by the Secretary for Postai
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH.
    78 10 TAN—Tan Cheok Neo (Florence Tani. aged 23 years, beloved wife of Ong Clung Bee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Soo Bin and daughter-in-law of Mr. Ong Hood Hin. at her residence No. 12. Kirn Yam Road, on Dec. 20, 1933. She leaves behind her husband and
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    BRITAIN AND CHINA.
    777 10 gIR Miles Lampson helped Singaporeans to get China's currentday affairs in something like true perspective, in his lecture to Rotarians on Wednesday. He declared that scare headlines and sensational reports, which are rather over-plentiful, give an exaggerated impression of what is. happening. That many news messages coming
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    290 10 The General Officer Commanding wishes all ranks of the Regular and Volunteer Forces in Malaya a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Among the passengers due here on Jan. 5 by the "Ranpura" are Viscount and Viscountess Allenby, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sansom and children, and Capt.
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    Topics Of The Day. The House Of Lords.
    168 10 f|NCE again the House of Lords is M threatened with reform—and is in sore need of it. The present proposal is to create a House of 320 members— 150 hereditary Peers. 150 "Lords of Parliament" chosen from outside the Peerage, and the
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    Dr. Wu Lien Teh.
    239 10 T\R Wu Lien Teh, who is well-knowi. in Malaya, having been born and educated in Penang. where he won a Queen's Scholarship, w r rites an entertaining article in the Chinese Republic of Dec. 2, under the title "Sino-British Characteristics." In the course of hi> description
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    The War On Leprosy.
    252 10 yERY few people in fcfaJaya alone those outside, know anyt! of what is being done in this co a for the control and cure of lepi Two documents have just been Issued which will leave no doubt in the of anyone who reads them that magnificent
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    Passing Thoughts
    424 10 "Looker-On" PpDITORS did not assemmle in force to bid Mr. Haynes an affectionate farewell to-day. It may be more blessed to give than to receive at Christmas time. It certainly hurts more. France is working itself up over espionage. Another excuse for dodging real disarmament, perhaps. References to
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    51 10 MALAYAN KENNEL ASoOCIATtOM, OB P EARLIER CABLES, on pafOl I 3 INDIAN AFFAIRS. OH I RgC 5SPORTS NEWS, on p i -4 CLUB DIARY, en page 16 CINEMA NEWS, en PMC Vi OUR READERS' VIEWS, Ml page U RADIO PROGRAMME DO I age 1« ANOTHER TEST CASE
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      338 10 "Cbilvern Cottage" Cheese i THE MASTERPIECE IN CHEESE MAKING SPECIALLY MATURED, PERFECT FLAVOUR, NUTRITIOUS J NO WASTE. j Sole Agents:— Robinson Co., Ltd. j SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR. J 11 > i 11 i 111 i■iilllii• i i i i *****1 11 i *****1ii11ii11•i *****1 j Delicious Appetizing Health-giving j I
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      54 10 REST FRENCH MADE EBONY CLARINETS. t;OOn TONE AND DURABLE. 9 Albert system, 11 nickel 3 silver dr.tp-forged keys and fft 2 rings. In Bb, Kb or A. v 3 At greatly reduced price. m $35.00. IjW Boehrn System and SaxoIL phone Fingering Clarinets. Prices on application. SEASON Co., Ltd. 115.
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    “BANK OF ENGLAND MUST NO LONGER DICTATE.” FIFTY PER CENT. DEPRECIALION THE DOLLAR?
    1005 11 U. S GOVERNMENT TO MINT SILVER COINAGE. State Purchase Of Metal. Latest Proclamation By President Roosevelt. Reuter. PRESIDENT Roosevelt has issued a proclamation ordering Government purchase of silver and the coinage of new silver dollars. This may
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    FACE DISFIGURED.
    51 11 Alleged Acid-Thrower Sent To Assizes. Ciokhala Chand. an Indian Moham'dan. who, it is alleged, squirted < n to the face of a tailor with whom I had a quarrel, was yesterday comtted to stand his trial at the iortn«oming Assizes. The tailor, it was stated in court, was
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    FOUR NEW SHIPS.
    46 11 Nanking Places Orders In Britain. Reuter. London, Dec. 21. The Chinese National Government has ulaced orders for two vessels with Messrs Swan. Hunter. Wigham and mchardson (Wallsend. and for two otherswith Messrs. Barclay and Curie will be between 6,000 to 8,000 tons each—Reuter.
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    O'DUFFY'S DETENTION ILLEGAL.
    143 11 Released By Order Of Court. Reuter. Dublin, Dec. 21. GEN. O'DUFFY will be released immediately by order of the judge of the Supreme Court, who is satisfied that his detention was illegal—Reuter. Later. A sensation was created when the Judge of the Supreme Court ordered the immediate
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    EXPLORER'S DEATH.
    109 11 Due To Food Poisoning In Greenland. Copenhagen, Dec. 21. The death is announced of the explorer, Dr. Knud Rasmussen, following a long illness due to food poisoning contracted in his last Greenland expedition. —Reuter. Dr. Knud Rasmussen. Ph D.. LL.D.. Arctic explorer, was born on Jan. 7, 1879.
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    “ON THE WAY.”
    107 11 Rubber Restriction In May? Reuter. London, Dec. 22. THE Amsterdam correspondent of the "Financial Times" says it is learned from wellinformed quarters that important secret meetings of rubber producers with Dutch Government representatives have been held at the Colonial Department, The Hague. He is reliably informed that
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    ALLEGED MURDER.
    126 11 Chinese Youth Sent To Assizes. The preliminary inquiry was concluded this morning before the Second Magistrate, Mr. N. Grice, in the case in which a Chinese youth named Lee Ah Bow is alleged to have murdered a Tamil named Veerappan by stabbing him with a knife at the
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    30 11 The "Singapore Cinema Review" for 1933-4 is to hand and is a generous helping for 25 cents. It is lavishly illustrated and has much matter of interest to film enthusiasts.
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    18 11 We have received a very delightful calendar and seasonal wishes, which we reciprocate, from the Slew Sin Sia.
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    REICHSTAG FIRE VERDICT.
    277 11 Van Der Lubbe To Die. SAFE CONDUCT FOR THE OTHERS. Berlin, Dec. 21. JJERR Hitler and Gen. Goering were to-day informed of the verdict in the Reichstag fire trial. It is learned from a usually trustworthy source that the verdict condemns Van Der Lubbe to death and
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    SELLERS WARNED.
    163 11 Sale Of Adulterated Milk. NEARLY a dozen Bengali milk sellers were summoned before the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. J. M. Brander, this morning, charged with selling adulterated milk. Mr. McMorine, Chief Deputy Sanitary Inspector, explaining the charge, said that milk when exposed for sale meant pure unadulterated milk. The
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    MANCHUKUO BUDGET.
    129 11 Three Railways To Be Constructed. "Sin Chew Jit Poh" and "Min Kuo Jih Pao." Shanghai, Dec. 22. The Manchukuo budget for next year provides the sum of $76,900.000 as expenditure for the South Manehurian Railway with which to construct three railways. Mr. Arita. of the Japanese Foreign Office,
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    NORWEGIAN DISCHARGED.
    74 11 Arrested In Singapore On Instructions. Regnar Storm Gainberg Eriksen, the Norwegian who was arrested in Singapore on instructions from the police in Norway, was again produced before the Acting District Judge (Mr. N. A. Worley) this morning. The accused, it was alleged, was implicated in the embezzlement of
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    ENLARGING THE AIR FORCE.
    71 11 New Squadron For Singapore. Reuter. London. Dec. 21. THE forthcoming .Air Estimates are expected to 'provide for four new squadrons, one of which will replace No. 100 Squadron, which is going to Singapore. The personnel of this squadron will travel by the steamer "Ranpura" but the
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    13 11 A neat desk calendar and diary corner from the Union Times Press, Ltd.
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    30 11 An address on "Reading, Writing and Speaking" will be delivered by Mr. Cheang Peng Moh, M.P.1., at the Literary Meeting of the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association at 8.15 this evening.
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    ALLEGED SPY GANG.
    142 11 MANY ARRESTS IN PARIS. i "Unnamed Power. America Seeks Full Information. Reuter. Paris, Dec. 21. alleged widespread spying organisation on behalf of an unnamed Power is revealed by the arrest of 18 foreigners, including two naturalised Americans of Russian origin, two Poles and several Russians, and by
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    Attempt To Derail The Singapore Mail. STONES BETWEEN THE POINTS.
    157 12 Train Delayed. JOHORE POLICE ENQUIRIES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore, Dec. 21. IVHEN the mail train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore was entering Johore Bahru Railway Station at 6 a.m. this morning, it was noticed that the signal was not
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    BAIL REFUSED.
    166 12 Employees Of Cattle Co. On Serious Charge. TWO employees of the Straits Cattle Trading Co.. Mahawali Khan and Gulam Kader. who are alleged to have abetted the murder of Faizal Shah, a Pathan. were again produced this morning before the Second Magistrate. Mr. N. Grice. Mr. M. V.
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    AT THE CINEMAS. George Arliss At The Pavilion.
    168 12 George Arlbs. than whom there is no grea er drawing cacd on the screen to-day, plays the main part in "Th? King's Vacation," a rollicking Warner Bros, comedy which was introduced at the Pavilion theatre at yesterday's change. This picture rivals "Disraeli"
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    Indian Talkie At The Marlborough.
    96 12 An interesting Indian talkie entitled "ZahriSanp" or the "Poisonous Snake," was put en at the Marlborough cinema last night, which was well received by a large audience. It is a Parsee Madan production. Mirs Kajjan and Miss Cooper, who delighted Indian cinema-fans here in "Leila
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    "Arrowsmith" At The Capitol.
    36 12 V P»rtd gotpuj and HaWr Hayes «r« shown at the CepUo! last nlgttf tor aoc night only. To-day. the programme changes to "Broadway To Hollywood a musical production with a strong cast.
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    STATE OF JOHORE SUED.
    762 12 Counsel On Generous Treatment." (From Cur Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahcu, Dec. 21. AFTER a seven days hearing, the case was concluded in the Supreme Court, Johore Bahru. thb afternoon, before the Hon. Mr. Justice A. Savage Bailey, in which the issue is whether ,he Collector of
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    MATTERS MUNICIPAL.
    78 12 Distribution Of Publicity Brochure. Municipal Committee No. 7 took the following action at a meeting held on Dec. 15: Approved further suggestions by the Home Agents for distribution of the Publicity Brochure. Agreed that the question of obtaining legal assistance should be considered in connection with conduct ox
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    CHINESE CHARGED.
    71 12 Two Chinese, a man and a woman named Tan Boon Wee and Liang Tee, were produced before the Actin;r Criminal District .nidge (Mr. n. a. Worfey). and charged wttn taking away a minor aged live moitn»;, from its lawful •zn cd 11 bshl i' The accused claimed trial,
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    NIGHTMARE MOTOR JOURNEY.
    289 12 Woman Dies Unknown To Companions. Sydney. A NIGHTMARE motorcar Journey across the Australian desert in charge of a dead woman, two delirious men nnd four children has been the experience of Mr. G. M. Triplett. of Fremantle. He set out to motor 3,000 nules from Sydney to
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    CHINA FIGHTING DEVELOPS.
    843 12 Heavy Battles. NAVY TO BOMBARD FUKIEN. "Min Kuo Jih Pao" and "Sin Chew Jit Poh." Shanghai. Dec. 22. IE Fukien rebel forces, headld by the 19th Route Army, continue to advance on Chekiang by three routes, from Yenping to Sinhaling. from Pingnam to Taishun and from Fooding
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    BIRTHDAY PARTY.
    538 12 Mother Of Ong Brothers Honoured. i THE 71s; birtniay o» Mrs. Ong Sam Lcong, mother of iVr. Ong Boon Tat and Mr. Ong Peng Ho?!:, was celebrated at the New World Cabaret yes'erdny in jovial manner. There was a splendid response to the invitations. demonstrating, as on previous
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    “WILTS” PARADE AT TANGLIN.
    741 12 Impressive Ceremony. ANNIVERSARY 01 BIG VICTORY. 'JHE First Battalion, the V Regiment, held their commemoration parade ye.-:, memory of the part play.,! Warrant Officers and Ser«r the 62nd iltshire lieginiei Battle, of Ferozeshah, win place in India 88 years ago. The parade was held at T
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    The Freedom Of The Press. PRAISE FOR THE “TRIBUNE.”
    614 13 lie People's Champion. BOUQUET FROM PENANG. 1 Mr LIM Cheng Law, of Penang, writes to us as follows: < When Queen Victoria, whose memory cherish in our grateful recollections, >i to Delane appreciating his candid < appropriate criticism of the conduct
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    PIER MASTER CHARGED.
    213 13 Alleged Illegal Gratification. FURTHER evidence was given yester- I day in the case in which K. Arunasalam, till lecently pier master at the new pier, stands charged before the Third Magistrate, Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, with receiving illegal' gratification on three different occasions. Mr. V. D.
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    SEREMBAN NEWS. Chinese On Two Motoring Charges.
    134 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 21. A Chinese named Chow Kit was produced before the Seremban Police Magistrate. Raja Kamaraizaman. charged tfith causing "he death if a Chinese through rash driving, at the 3rd Mile. Tampm Road, on Dec 20. A further
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    CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL.
    111 13 K.L. Boys' Welfare Committees Appeal. With the approach of the New Year season the Boys' Welfare Committee in Kuala Lumour is organising a party to put one "day of sunshine" into the colourless lives of poor children of that town. The success or failure of the party lepends
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    THE RICE TAX.
    53 13 Canton Leader Arrested On Evasion Charge. "Min Kuo Jit Pao." Hongkong. Dec. 21. Mr. Wong Wing Yuh, Chairman of the Union of Chambers of Commerce at Canton has been arrested by orders of the finance Department., on a charge that he has evaded of the rice tax—"Mm
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    198 13 Monday, Dec. 11. Mr. W. Keblinger. Dr. J. G. Schurman. Mr J. G. Schurman 111, Colonel GuniUo Canali, Mr. H. Marchisio and Mr. G. G. Hough had luncheon at Government House. 10 Tuesday, Dec. 12. Lady Clementi gave a dance at Government House this evening to whidh 400
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    TAMIL CYCLIST FINED.
    121 13 Girl's Collar-Bone Fractured. CHARGED with causing grievous hurt by a raJh act, a Tamil cyclist named Murigiah, appeared before the Acting District Judge (Mi A. H. Worleyi yester- day. Mr. B. H. Chia appeared for the defence. The prosecution, -conducted by Chief Inspector Bostock, alleged that the
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    QUIT RENTS.
    122 13 Govt. "Unable To Vary Decision." A DEPUTATION on quit rents, fully representative of the rubber industry, was received by the Chief Secretary on Nov. 27. and a further deputation waited upon His Excellency the High Commissioner on Tuesday last. It is understood that, after hearing the deputation, His
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    BOOTBLACK'S LUCK.
    126 13 In Possession Of 2nd. Prize Ticket. Murcia, Spain. A bootblack in Murcia has won a £2,300 lottery prize because he was kept in prisqp for sev ral hours. He was arretted in connection with a street brawl while selling lottery tickets on a commission basis. Directly he was
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    THE LAPPS COMPLAIN.
    102 13 A Delegation To Swedish Premier. Stockholm. Nov. D. A delega ion or six Lapps, elected by s veral Lapp tribes in Swedish Lapland, has recently been received by Mr. Per Albin Hansson, the Swedish Premie*. Th: delegates complained that when any of their reindeer cross the frontier
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    THEFT OF BOTTLES.
    94 13 A Ricksha Puller's Third Offence. Pleading guilty to a charge of theft of 2o bottles, a ricksha puller, who had two previous convictions for a similar offence, was sentenced to seven days' rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by six months' Police supervision, by the Acting District Judge
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    REAL “FLYING SQUAD”.
    57 13 Aeroplanes For The Japanese Police. Tokyo. Thr littropoiMaa Police <»t Tokyo are t< have a opecial "flying .vjuad" of two aecoThey have already been budgeted at the cost cf 200,000 yen (abou„ £12,500). The "flying squad" will be used as an aerial eruard at Imperial proc?3-ions. rr.
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    THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
    1038 13 Alumni Dinner. 1 RESEARCH WORK IN THE TROPICS. gPEAKING at the annual dinner oi the Alumni Association of King Edward VII College of Medicine at the Sea View Hotel last night, Dr. G. V. Allen, Principal of the College, referred to the post-graduate courses in research
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    MARTIAL LAW IN CANTON.
    42 13 "Shun Pao." Canton, Nov. 21. Strict martial law regulations have been enforced since last night. General Teng Lung-kwang, who is in command of the defence in the East River region is leaving for the "front" to-morrow. "Shun Pao."
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    HEALTH OF THE TOWN.
    103 13 The Municipal health ut mol Imt Uic w<vk ended Dtt\ 16, gives the ,otal nuir.bu ol death', as 204. Ttv deathraif w:-< 2*2.22 pM -mile compared with 24 83 in the pnotdfaag week and 19.79 in the correspond in r; week of last year. The (iref
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    AUSTRALIAN REVENUES.
    62 13 Canberra. Commonwealth revenues i«>r the fti I quart r of (he financial pear, fttly i m i&v ;t<> bay a aarplaa "i aaarty EtJM I' 1 Re?"ip» lotatad 111 iljjMO and c m I Ktttvri »15,778,000. leaving a lavourablc balaoai "f 8580H0 Ĕxpcndlture for the three months i<.
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    Eight Hundred Athletes Assemble For Games. The Oval As Club For Unemployed.
    1160 14 Trince Of Wales Supports The Scheme. /From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 7. MOST County cricket grounds present a teriibly dismal and deserted appearance throughout the winter. This is not the case at the OmX, Surrey County Cricket
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    TO-NIGHT'S BIG FIGHT.
    138 14 Guillermo Favoured To Beat j i Graham? Boxing fans are reminded of to-night's boxInn at the N-w World Arena. The main event is the :2 *hree-minute rounl bout between the R.A.F. crack, Harry Graham, and tho Filipino. Bathing Guillermo. Beth men are in excellent shape and a
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    S.C.C. NOTICE.
    21 14 The S.C.C. will be open after the Pantomime on Saturday and hot and cold unack suppers will be obtainable
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    N.S. ALL-BLUES.
    41 14 Match v. Chinese XV In Singapore. fFrCm Cur Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 21. The Negri Sembilan "All Blues" Rugby Football XV will visit Singapore on Jan 6 for a match against the Singapore rhinese at the Anson Road Stadium.
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    ENGLISH RUGGER.
    30 14 London, Dec. 21. Tc-day's principal rugby football matches vesulted as follows: Edinburgh U. 6; Oxford U. 25 COUNTY CHAMriONSHIP. Eaet Midlands 19; Njtts Lines Derby I at Bedford—Reuter.
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    SEAMEN AT SOCCER.
    68 14 i The soccer team of the "Ranchi" played a picked XI drawn frcm th? 160 odd Naval ratings who are returning to England by the same boat, at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday. f Each ride scored once in the initial period. and after the interval th
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    ROYAL ENGLISH SCHOOL.
    385 14 Yesterday's Athletic Sports. THE Royal English School held their ninth annual athletic sports yesterday afternoon at the Jalan Besar Stadium beiore a good attendance of students and parents. Keen competition was seen, and the card of 24 events was completed without a hitch. The individual championship was
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    M.C.C. IN INDIA.
    195 14 Verity Routs The Poona Players. Reuter. Poona, Dec. 21. The match between the M C.C. tourists and a Poona XI. confined to one day owing to rain, was left drawn. The M.C.C. took first knock and declared at 161 for 5 wickets. Hazare, a medium paced bowler,
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    K.G.C. LADIES' FOURSOMES.
    61 14 Seven cards were 'taken out for the Keppel G. C December ladies" foursomes and the following were the best scores returned: Mrs. J. D. Mair and Mrs. A. M. Low 47—13—34. Miss S. Lucas and Miss M. M. Hadley 51—15 i' 2 —35> 2 Mrs. R. E.
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    MARCELLE B.P.
    32 14 Competitors in the annual tournament of the Marcelle B. P. are requested to note that owing to the unfavourable weather all tournament ties have been postponed to a later date.
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    NOT PLAYER.
    26 14 The hockey match arranged between the Ceylon Sports Club and the Wiltshire Regiment for yesterday was cancelled on account of the parade at Tanglin.
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    GRANGE B.P.
    24 14 The Grange B. P. meets the Singapore Harbour Board J.S.C. at the home court, 54, Grange Road, on Saturday at 2.30 p.m.
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    A.A.M. BULLETIN.
    512 14 Motor Roads Under Repair. THE latest road service bulletin issued by the Automobile Association of Malaya gives the following information regarding roads and bridges under repair, washaways and P.W.D. notifications for the guidance of motorists: SINGAPORE—(MUNICIPAL*. Changi. Joo Chiat. Tanjong Katong and Grove Rds. Level crossings. Caution. Newton
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    AUSTRALIAN TEST TRIAL.
    405 14 Selectors Discover New Bowler. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 30. RAIN prevented any play on the first day A the trial match at Melbourne and caused a considerable curtailment on the second day Thus a draw was inevitable. As far as the batting was concerned, the
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    MARCELLE B.P.
    17 14 The Marcelle B. P. "B" meets the Liptat B. P. on Saturday, at 2.30 p.m.
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    KUALA LUMPUR INVADED.
    452 14 Sports Carnival CHINESE ANl) SIK! FUNCTIONS. Lumpur will he invao i during the Christmas week Chinese ar.d Sikhs from a Malaya, when there will be a can of sport, says the "Malay Mail." Sikhs from all over the ct. will be coming to Kuala Lumpur in connection
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    HOW HARVEY BEAT PETERSEN.
    1185 15 Britain's New Heavyweight Champion. Our Oam Correspondent.) London, Dec. 7. the Welsh holder of the J ...v-wight championship, hns OH poms by Len Harvey, the nget and cruiser-weight cham- real tight which took place at the full fifteen rounds ani the be* that we have seen
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    LONGEST BEARD.
    75 15 Rome. When the liner Conte dl Savola docked here from New York the captain reported that one of his passeng rs had disappeared. He was Desure Danger, an Indian who had been exhibiting at the Chicago World's Fair as "the man with the longest beard In the world."
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    CRICKET ENDS IN A BATTLE.
    383 15 Government Lecture On Fair Play. Sydney. AN exciting account of a cricket match as played in the Solomon Islands, which ended in a furious fight with knives and a lecture by a Government official on "playing the game," is given by a trader, Mr. K.
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    INVASION OF CHARHAR.
    262 15 Shanghai, Dec. 19. Gen. Sung Che Yuen (Chairman of Charhar) has summoned the Charhar Commanders for a conference to disCM the emergency. Gen. Ho Ying Ching (Central Com-mander-in-Chief at Peiping) has instructed Gen. Sung to adopt a watchful i attitude. j Gen. Sung has ordered the troops
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    CRIME IN GERMANY.
    84 15 Berlin. The Chief of the Berlin Criminal Police, Herr Schneider, issuing figures which he claims show a remarkable decrease in crime under the Nazi regime, declares that the "new harshness" practised in the courts is a great deterrent of crime. The "universal improvement in the public morals
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    JOHORE CROSSSUMMONS.
    104 16 Both Parties Fined Ten Dollars. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Joliore, Dec. 20. JUDGMENT was delivered this morning by Ungku Ismail (Third Magistrate, Johore Bahru», in the cross-summons case in which Inche Hussain bin Abdullah, the managing clerk of the legal firm of S. C. Goho. in Johore Bahru,
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    MARKET LIST.
    464 16 Details Of Current Prices. Singapore, Dec. 15. MEAT. Beef, tteak (round), kati 28 Beef, stew or curry, kati 22 Pork, lean, kati 41 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality), kati 33 Mutton, Australian lb. 33 Fowl, kati 34 Hens (locally reared), kati 40 Ducks, Java, each 45 Pigeons,
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    JAPANESE GOODS.
    214 16 Chile And Argentina Getting Alarmed. Santiago de Chile. Both Chile and Argentina are alarmed at the prospect ofn flood of chpp'j Japanese goods descending on thVjV markets to the hurt of national industries. The -South Pacific Mail," a Chilean newspaper published in English, refers in an editorial to
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      460 16 CLUB DIARY. (There are numerous Clubs and Societies in Singapore, most of the members of which are readers of the "Malaya Tribune." This Diary is provided specially for them. Secretaries art invited to co-operate in keeping it up-to-dats and complete. Happenings of general interest uill still be included in the
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    Historic Relics in Hollywood Studios. ROMANCE IN THE WARDROBE.
    660 17 ■«hades Of The Past. U.RE THE PRESENT IAS NO PLACE. i K Hollywood combs the world t thrilling screen stories, 30 i« < of historical romance pile 11 its feet. Thousands upon 'sands of gaily decorated iiM's that marched down the
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    untitled “CLEOPATRA.”
    65 17 Historical Novel Author To Write It. iicl Komroff, author of three hisl novels, has been assigned by int studios to write the original tor Cecil B. DeMille's next specie 'lenpat ra," which will star K'. ttc Colbert. "»r amr historical-biographical KomrofT recently completed the ion of Marlene Dietrich's
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    Screen Entertainment In Singapore.
    1011 17 Lionel Barrymore and Billie Burke in a scene from "Dinner At Eight," which opens at the Capitol next Friday. Screen Entertainment In Singapore. Glimpses Of Some Forthcoming Films. AFTER all. no creation in this world is as beautiful as Nature. Even the i most terrific, dangerous and gigantic works of
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    SOME “PICTURE STEALERS.”
    473 17 Flayers Whom Stars Fear. Picture stealers- the most (eared people in Hollywood! These pirture stealers are not a tyoe of pilferer, snatching photos from dressers or boudoir drawers, to 000 up with them later as exhibit A" in a nice juicy scandal or divorce suit. They're perfectly
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    “CINEMA ETIQUETTE.”
    136 17 Five Rules For "Popularity" Published Vienna. Five essential rules for people who want to make thems lves "popular" at the cinema are published by the Viennese "Kleine Volkszeitung." Her? they are. to be read sympathetically by all cinema-goers:— 1. Always come in late. Ynur neighbour? like getting up.
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    JACK OAKIE.
    121 17 Mother To Continue Screen Career. Having made her motion picture debut at 65 years of age. Mrs. Evelyn OfTicld. mother of Jack Oakie. Paramount screen comedian, has decided to make screen acting her "life's work." "I'm still young and healthy," she explained with a smile, "and I don't
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    OUR READERS' VIEWS. The "Club Review."
    175 18 Letters To The Editor. [Our readers are invited to write to us on subjects of public interest. It must be understood that the "Malaya Tribune" does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by conespodents. LETTERS SHOULD BE AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE, preferably typewritten (doub.s spacing),
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    Unemployment.
    67 18 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —I endorse. the comment made by "Unemployed" in your issue of the 13th inst 1 am myself one of ihe unfortunates, and am only too familiar with the sign "No Vacancies" to be seen cutside so many offices in this city. Why are
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    The Indian Member.
    301 18 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune") Sir—A hot controversy is going on in Indian circles as to who should be iheir next repre»entative in th* Legislative Council. Som" have expressed their views in the press while oih.rs are discussing the subject in clubc-. The contention of the majority
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    Wangkang "Miracle."
    256 18 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Si.-.—With reference to your article on the 12.h in«f re the above: As o the officers in charge of the Wangling 1 -re'vernes I have inten**ew:d Mr. Koh ,5.jCi. Hai. of 149. rrar.o.uerah Road, Malacca, and inquired how he regained his eyesight, lie
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    "Hylam" Or "Hainanese"?
    140 18 (To ihe Editor. "Malaya Tribune.") Sir—The geographical name of an island ir. th? extreme south of Kwangtung Province, China, is "Hainan." thrrefore th? appropriate name for the oeop'e of this island is "Hainant£c" and net "Hylam." "Hainan" is under the control of Kwangtung and according to Kwangtung
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    A Cinema Incident.
    198 18 (To ihe Editor, "Malaya Tribune") Sir. —As I am a constant read r of the Malaya Tribune," I sh3ll be very thankful if you permit me a little space on the above subject. Last week when I occupied a seat at a local c!n:ma I was greatly
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    The Fireworks Ban.
    151 18 (To the Editor, "Malnya Tribune.") Sir,—We make various tilings go whh a Bang, in salutes on the arrival of a battleship, far some great personage, and at the Birthdays in June of each year; so, why this ban to restrict Christians, especially on the 25th of this
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    Government And Public.
    465 18 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune."' Sir.—l heartily endorse every word of Benson's" letter under the above heading in ycur issue of the 16th inst. He has expressed his sentiments very clearly and in res.rained language. Gone are the days of a "benevolent autocracy." This form of Government
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    Unemployment.
    204 18 (To the Editor, -Malaya Tribune.") Sir.—ln the Golden Days of Prosperity. 1920--1930, no-one ever predicted that the evil spirit of economic depression would shadow us so acutely and cause" havoc by unemployment to thousands, as to-day. Picture the plight of these unfortunates, poor, broken-down clerks old men and energetic
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    VICKERS BONDS.
    69 18 Mr. T. V. Soong's Assurance In London. Reuter. London. Dec. 20. In the House of Commons to-day. Sir John Simon (Foreign Secretary*, stated that representations had been made to the Chinese authorities on every suitable occasion as regarded the Vickers bond issue. During the recent London visit of
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    HOURS AGREEMENT.
    69 18 Japan Refuses To Ratify It. Reuter. London. Dec. 20. Lancashire is not surprised at the announcement from Tokyo that Japan is not prepared to ratify the hours agreement drafted by the International Labour Conference, which frustrates the hope recently expressed by Mr. Walter Runciman (President of the Board
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      522 18 EMPIRE'S RADIO^ TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. GMT. 8.0 a.m. Time Signal from Big Ben. News Bulletin. Fruit Market Notes supplied by the Intelligence Branch of the Imperial Economic Committee. 8.15 am. A Military Band Concert (gramophone records^. 8.45 a m Under Big Ben, a talk by Mr. Howard Marshall. 9.0 a.m. Time
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    Another Quit Rent Test Case. “A CLAIM WITHOUT PRECEDENT.”
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    BRITAIN'S STAND.
    97 19 ''Democracy Has Come To Stay." Reuter Wireless. London. Dec. 18. SIR John Simon, in a speech, declared that Britain was one of the few great countries of the world able to honestly claim they had parliamentary and democratic institutions, which were not doing too well in some parts
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    129 19 Function At The Eton High School. The Parents' day was celebrated cn the schcol premises on Tuesday. After light refreshments were served, the gathering adjourned to the Eton Hall of the school where they were entertained by the staff and students of the school with music, variety entertainment
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    461 19 Weil-Known Indian In Court. KAVENA Nagutha Mohamed Naina Maricar, formerly managing partner of K. Sultan Maricar Bros., who were doing extensive trade in M&rket Street some years ago, was produced again! yesterday morning on a charge of criminal breach of trust before the acting District Judge.
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