Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 July 1923

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 161. VOL LXXXI. MONDAY, 16th JULY, 1923. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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      13 1 j T. NAGATA, i DENTIST. i NBXT DOOB TO j ‘THE DISPENSARY I
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    THE MEYERLING TRAGEDY.
    650 2 Thirty-four years ago the Crown Prince Rudolph.of Austria and his mistress, the beautiful Marie Vetsera, were found dead in the Prince’s shooting-box at Meyerling. The mystery of their deaths—whether they committed suicide, whether the Prince killed his mistress and then himself, or whether they were both killed
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    EASTERN TRADE COMMMISSIONERS.
    207 2 Mr. H. E. Pratten, M. H. R. who has return'd from a visit to the Far East, declared in an interview at Sydney on Jun‘ 16 that the real truth «bout the possible development of Australian trade in ths Far East is that owing to the low
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      465 2 7 w I fcA leave are offer d UnUS J for acquin. ga 1 lg ht Car. I Autoveyors Ltd., London’s ea din o I Specialists, have made arrar/ p inenl 1 I any car may be purchased on small deposit (from £37 10s. 1 1 being paid by easy
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    THE LANGKAWI ISLANDS.
    1354 3 A Four Days’ Sojourn. (From a Lady Correspondent.) The Langkawi Islands must be one of the most beautiful places in Malaya. On the occasion of my»first and only visit, six of us left AloifcStar at seven o'clock on a.Friday morning and motored Perlis to the Perlis River.
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    BANDITS CAPTURED.
    46 3 Hankow, June 23. —It appears that three bandits belonging to the band which captured Father Malotto have been imprisoned by the Magistrate at Yingchen. The magistrate has arranged *o release the prisoners in exchange for Father Malotto, which proposal the bandits have agreed to.
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      293 3 MOTORISTS! iX.* x 1( sole distributing agents for the Straits and F. M. S. we beg 4 iu a ttention to Royal Cord Tyres as manfuactured by the fit J it.J States Rubber Company, who control and operate over 50 |u afirdod in Canada and the United States. They are
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      263 3 r w HEART PAIN’S CAUSE IS MOST OFTEN ANAEMIA. Cure It By Building Up Your Blood. Many women who hua'e thin blood, and whose nerves are unstrung, complain of a sensation around the heart which they describe as ‘stifling.’ It is an alarming symptom of anaemia, or thin blood, which
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    THE IPOH RACES.
    1261 4 Successful Closing Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 11. The closing day of the Ipoh Races provided all that goes to please a racegoer fine weather, fine frocks, a large gathering, unexoected finishes, high dividends and the joy of backing outsiders.” Except for two races in
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    INTER-STATE FOOTBALL.
    35 4 SELANGOR BEATS NEGRI SEMBILAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 16. In the inter-State football match at Sereinban, Selangor beat Negri Sembilan by 3 goals to nil. It was a scrappy game.
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    CRICKET.
    382 4 P.C.C v. PUBLIC SERVICES. The match between the above teams played on the Padang on Saturday, resulted in a victory for the P.C.C. by exactly 50 runs. The pitch was rather soft at the beginning when the Services went in, and consequently they experienced some difficulty in scoring, as
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    42 4 The following tennis ties of the Penang Golf Club are fixed: Wednesday, July 18: Ladies’ Doubles (Final). —Mrs. Chambers and Miss Dunn v. Mrs. Reimann and Mrs. Webb (2). Thursday, July 19: Men’s Singles “B” (Final).—Evans v. Hogan (2).
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    MALAYAN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
    402 4 KLEINMAN’S ONE GAME AGAINST HOOI HYE. At Singapore, Khoo Hooi Hye defeated Kleinman 6—o, 6—l. This result, sounds the death knell to Singapore European hopes in the forthcoming Malayan Championships, says the “Free Press.’ Inexpected as it is—for few, even considering previous defeats of the S. C.C.
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    GAUNT CUP TENNIS AT IPOH.
    58 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 16. The following are Gaunt Cup tennis results at Ipoh: Shervington walk over. Joseph beat Taxeira 6-2, 6-3. Hoblyn beat Samuel 6-2, 6-3. Daly beat Holmberg 6-3, 6-3. Hoblyn beat Bede Cox 8-10, 7-5, 6-3, and Shervington 6-3, 6-3.
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    THURSDAY ISLAND TRAGEDY.
    112 4 Word of a terrible, burning tragedy at Thursday Island has been received in Captain John Jlarflett, relieving harbour-master and formerly stationed at the island, was burnt to death in a fire which completely destroyed his reside'nee on June 17. His widow and family reside at Rockhampton, whore
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    SHIP’S CAPTAIN MISSING.
    111 4 The British steamer Woron was a captainless ship when she made Manila on July 6, with a report by the Chief Officer, Mr. G. Philipps, that Capt. A. Hope had beien discovered to be missing on the morning of July 4, having apparently fallen overboard during the
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    BOMB USED IN RAID ON HOUSE.
    94 4 A daring gang robbery took at a house occupied by a Chineses named Lim Siang Hin ifi Lorong 16, Gaylang, Singapore at two o’clock on Friday morning. Six Chinese, one of whom had a revolver and the others knives, raided the house, and stole
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    MINING ENGINEER’S SUIT.
    546 4 Claim Against Limau Ni p i es T Limited. 11 FURTHER EVI] The hearing was re. llrn0(1 in Supreme Court, Penang. nn Sat Pr the suit in which Mr. Arthur H,, is claiming from the Lim-n» v 'Lilian .Xipi w Ltd., $3,002.95 in respect of salartj Mr.
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    INJUNCTION GRANTED TO MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS.
    159 4 The action brought in the Court, Singapore, before th e tice (Sir Walter Shaw), by Municipal Commissioners again» Sien Siong Saw Mills Co., SingiiP ol der section 237 of the Municipal J ance dealing with nuisances of a I’ nature, concluded on Wednesday tiffs asserted
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      237 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. —"J NOTICES. GRAND CONCERT Under the patronage of the Hon. The Resident Councillor and Others, In aid of Ihe work of the Young Women’s Christian Association will be held in the TOWN HALL, On Friday, July 27th, 9-15 p.m. Reserved Seats $3, Unreserved $2 and $l. Booking and
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    FEDERAL COUNCIL.
    3379 5 T. O. M.” Enlarged Representation. TIIK labour CODE. J Council, in thedi&ussion 1,1 'r Labour ('ode, the Ho n 1 lycine said that he had M Lth v<ry gnat interest to what ||S, IH< I, ui to sav on that Bill, and .1 k,.nu n nau io M,
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    Coming Events.
    32 5 July 17—Football. Selected team v The Rest. Esplanade. 20— Pepang Race Entries Close. 21— Intel-School Sports, F'splanade. 21—Football, Perak v Penang, at Taiping. 21—P.C.C. Lawn Tennies Entries close, G p.m.
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      100 5 Q I Assets over $5,000,000 S. C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. g J The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. hh (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). hu HEAD OFF,CE Wincherter Hour, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, OU Jewry, M. C g lH The Company has £20,000 deposited Srilh the Supreme Court
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      143 5 Why Pay More when You can Pay Less A T HO GUAN Co., FOR Estate Requisites AND Building Materials OF Every Description. 34, BISHOP STREET. ’Phone 951. Tcicfrephic Address -HOGUAN” Penang. FORD DEPOT BUTTERWORTH. SALES SERVICE Cars, Trucks, Repairs and Genuine Parts, Overhauls, etc. White Star Oil, etc. Agents for
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      632 5 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA LIMITED. (Incorporated in England.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits 1,352,105 Board of Directors. Sir R. J. Black Bart, (Chairman), J. M. Ryrie, Esq., H. Melvill Simons, Esq., P. R, Chalmers, Esq., Sir David Yule, Bart. Lord
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    BIRTH.
    19 6 Lange. —On July 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Lange, at 34. Shrewsbury Road, Singapore, a son.
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    THE F. M. S. IN 1922.
    1278 6 In writing his annual report for the year 1921 the Chief Secretary of the F. M. S. described that period as black all through.” In dealing with 1922 the Hon. Mr. W. George Maxwell states in the report for that year, which is dated
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1001 6 In passing the Town Planning Bill, the Federal Council has Town Planning, given a lead which will no doubt be followed by the Legislative Council. The opposition to the measure in the F.M.S. is negligible, because it has come to be recognised that the application of science
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    GANG ROBBERY IN KEDAH.
    214 6 FATAL FIGHT WITH POLICE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kulim, July 12 Gang robbery has again broken out k Kedah. About 7 p.m. last Monday, band of ten or twelve armed Chinese with their faces painted black. Entered i Chinese shop on Dublin Estate, Kulim They held
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    FASHIONABLE SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    100 6 HOPKINS—HOOPS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 16. The wedding took place in the Catbe dral, Singapore, the Ven. Archdeacon Swindell officiating, of Herbert (are' Hopkins, of the Chartered Bank, to I’it' cia Mostyn Hoops, daughter of the I’ M.O. The bridesmaids were the Fay and Betty
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    HINDU WEDDING.
    151 6 A grand and fashionable wedding l celebrated yesterday at No. 21». 7iam Road, the contracting parties being 1 Kumarasamy Vanniar and Sellathanm daughter of Mr. P. Govindasamy \ann.i' of the Criminal Investigation I T ment, Penang. Following the Hindu tom, the bridegroom was first taken m procession of
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    SQUALL AT SINGAPORE.
    35 6 YACHT RACE INTERIM I>rl 1 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore lU for One of the worst ram squalls > years, occurred on Sunday ing a yachting race, one boat sized and others damaged
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    THE MAILS.
    26 6 Th? M. M. Chili (homeward’ to call here on the ISth Thes. s.“Katoii Maru t- M* due to call here on the 1 ll
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      25 6 “E. O.” Tuesday, 17th July—Guest Night Dancing. Wednesday, 18th July—Special TiffinOrchestra. Orchestral Concert 9-45 p.m. Friday, 20th July—Guest Night— Dancing. Saturday, 21st July—Special Tiffin Orchestra.
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      97 6 LYRIC THEATRES, LTD. Theatre Royal. Penang Road. From Monday, 16th to Wednesday, 18th July, 1923. NATHAN HIRSH presents FLORENCE CHASE and Walter Desmond in a Master Production 6 Parts The Woman Above Reproach 6 Parts AT 10.30 P.M. INDEPENDENT SALES CORPORATION Offers 5 Reels “FALSE GODS” 5 Reels (AT 9.20
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      26 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1. 48 p.m. 8. 30 p.m. To-morrow. 2. 21 a.m. 8. 30 a.m. 2. 21 p.m. 9. 5 p.m.
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    REPARATIONS.
    615 7 Important Speech by french Premier. TO BRITISH VIEWPOINT. Reuter’s Telegrams. Paris, July 15. rp in an important speech at Y flplirectly replying to Mr. BaldS r ut.ment, declared that 1 rance was Wl n to forget ami even forgive wl l f.iitips of Germany, but she th, ‘l Yto
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    COLONEL ERHARDT’S ESCAPE.
    32 7 y Berlin, July 14. been offerermarks has Erhardt wh H ,eca Pture of Colonel who W k e Bca )e<l from prison, and revolt.* ,<)nnn ent during the Kapp
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    MEMORIAL TO INDO-CHINESE.
    44 7 M.Me r Paris, July 14. of <,H t n v Governor-General af, r ‘oauguratin?’ 1 take Up h B post C’-inetrn v ()l monument in the 1,1 ‘"einm-v of?' at Mar Beilles, 0,1 lh French f ndo Ch,nf se who tell
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    NOTE TO TURKEY.
    55 7 Another Meeting of Experts. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Lausanne, July- 16. The Allies’ Note to Turkey requests Ismet Pasha to recognise the points on which agreement has been reached, and convokes a meeting of experts tomorrow, to be followed by a meeting of principals for the purpose of ratify
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    LABOUR CONVENTION.
    26 7 IT ALY’S ADHERENCE. Rome, July 14. I’he Washington International Laßour Convention regarding the limitation of the hours of work in industrial establishments was promulgated.
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    STRIKE AT GRIMSBY.
    44 7 London, July 14. The coaling of fishing vessels at Grimsby’ is at a standstill in consequence of a strike of several hundred lightermen, owing to a reduction of wages. It is said that the men are supported by* the Transport Union.
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    MINERS’ HOURS.
    40 7 MR. HODGES’ DENIAL. London, July 14. Mr. Frank Hodges, Secretary’ of the Miners’ Federation, denies that the Federation passed a resolution demanding a live day 7 working week, as was mentioned yesterday. A decision was not taken thereon.
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    AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
    42 7 RESTRICTION OF OUTPUT. New York, July 14. At Fall River (Massachusetts), the manufacturers agreed to a general curtailment of between 50 and 75 per cent cotton goods production, principally affecting the plain goods mills, owing to depression in the industry.
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    AMERICAN STEEL WORKS.
    56 7 AN EIGHT-HOUR, DAY. New York, July 14. The Pi •esident of the Steel Corporation announces that within six weeks a beginning will be made in the reduction of the working day in the steel mills of the country from twelve to eight hours. It is believed this
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    DISASTROUS FIRE.
    53 7 Wallace, (Idaho), July 14. A fire in the mining town of Mace wrought damage estimated at over a million dollars, and also swept up a narrow canyon for three-quarters of a mile, and wiped out the business section of the town of Burke. Twelve hundred people are reported
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    THE LATE VISCOUNT NORTHCLIFFE.
    274 7 San Francis2o, May 31. —Sir Arthur C<nan Doyle, u a statement just made, that he has received a message xrcm Lord North» liffe’s spirit, saying that only a w«’e ?f spiritual reform can save ihe world from f unging headlong into a catastrophe which will make
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    BRITISH AIR RACE.
    197 7 Courtney Wins. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London*. July’ 14. In the air rarue round Britain, Baird, whose machine gqt into trouble when landing at Glasgow, last evening, was disqualified this tnorning, on the ground that the machine was not air-worthy. Squadron Leader Robinson retired near Burton-on-Trent yesterday. The 413
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    THE DAVIS CUP.
    56 7 Lyons, July* 15. In the Davis Cup. Aeschliman and Sauter (Switzerland) beat Blanchy and Samazeuil (France) 8-10. 3—6, 6—3, 6—4, France Beats Switzerland. Lyons, July* 16. Fiance beat Switzerland in the Davis Cup by 3 matches to 2. Blanchy beat Martin 7—5 6—3 6—2, and Cochet beat
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    U. S. OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
    60 7 BOBBY JONES’ VICTORY. New York. Jtfly 1(7, Bobby Jon A w’on the American Open Golf Championship after a thrilling sti uggle. tieing with a Scottish ex-amateur with a score of 296. The play-off was very exciting, both being level with 37 at the ninth hole.
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    POLO.
    54 7 BRITISH TEAMS TO VISIT THE STATES. New York, July 15. The American Polo Association announces that a Hurlingham team, of which Captain F. E. Guest and Major F. W. Barrett will be members, is coming with a British Army team and the Indian Tigers to compete in the tournaments
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    BOXING.
    35 7 FIRPO BEATS WILLARD. New Jersey, July 13. Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight, knocked out Jess Willard, ex-Champion of the World, in the eighth round. It is expected that Firpo will be matched with Jack Dempsey.
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    INTERNATIONAL LAW.
    81 7 ACADEMY AT THE HAGUE. The Hague, July 14. The Academy of International Law was inaugurated in the Palace of Peace. The guests included the members of the Court of International Justice. The Dutch Foreign Minister, Heer Van Karnebeck, made the opening speech. Professor Brown Scott, Secretary of the
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    BRITISH OFFICER MURDERED.
    70 7 Simla, July 14. Lieutenant Webster, of the 21st Company of Sappers and Miners, was shot dead at Piazharaghza, in Waziristan, by a gang of six. hidden in a stream bed. The murderers have been identified and located. It is believed the crime was instigated by Qutub Khan,
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    RUBBER RESTRICTION.
    303 7 REPRESENTATIVE MEETING OF GROWERS AND DEALERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 16. A meeting was held under the auspices of the Klang Chinese Rubber Growers’ and Dealers’ Association. There was a large gathering of small-holders and dealers of all nationalities. Mr. Goh Hock Huat presided. Speeches
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    CONTROLLER OF RUBBER MAY RESIGN.
    51 7 A PROBABLE SUCCESSOR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 16. It is reported that Mr. Nathan, the Rub-, ber Controller, is resigning shortly and will be succeeded by Mr. Douglas, District Officer, Klang, who left for Singapore on Saturday, probably in connection with the
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    POLICE COURT.
    365 7 THEFT CASES. Koh Kim Chin, one of the Circus employees who were thrown out of work, was to-day sentenced by Mr. A. V. Aston, to undergo one week’s imprisonment tor the theft of a gold ring l)elonging to another lad. A Chinese and a Malay were produced liefore
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    1431 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Dr. J. L. Gregory, Health Officer. Selangor East, is resigning from Govern ment service next month. Mr. B. R. Wright, of the Royal Engineers, Pulo Brani, has reported to the police the loss of four medals. Mr. E. B. Marsden, manager of Meranti Laipan Estate, Lahat, Perak, has
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    JOHAN TIN DREDGING.
    882 8 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The Directors of Johan Tin Dredging, Ltd., in their report for the period ended 31st January, 1923, regret that dredging operations during the year under review were not attended with the profit which they had hoped for. Exclusive of depreciation, the loss on mining operations
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    ASAM KUMBANG TIN.
    704 8 The report of the Directors of Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Ltd., for the half year ended 31st December, 1922. states that in the early part of the period the dredge was working in shallow ground of low grade with an irregular bottom, but towards its close these
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    NEW SCUDAI, LTD.
    208 8 The first annual report of Scudai, Ltd., for the year ended the 31st March, 1923, states that the results for the year shew a profit of $25,864.72, which the Directors recommend be dealt with as 'follows:—Write off preliminary expenses $4,096.90, write off stamp duty $2,905.50, carry forward
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    AUSTRAL MALAY TIN.
    729 8 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The report of the Directors of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., for the year ending 31st December, 1922, states that in the early part of the year a prospecting campaign was carried out. with great thoroughness in the State of Johore at the south
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    100 8 Tokio. July 10. —The Russion delegate expressed his regret at being unable* to accept the Japanese projosals on the Nikolaievsk problem. Jnpan has drafted a measure to secure certain concessions in North Saghalien, abandoning the 1 indemnity for the Nikolaievsk massacare. A son of Vice Admiral Ijoshi,
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    THE TIN MARKET.
    1064 8 London. Mune 15.—The market has presented an inanimate «appearance, the turnover having at tim-s dropped to an insignificant figure compared with the big quantities which changed hands daily but a short time ago. There is, however, little to “go for” in either direction at present, and in
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    ULU YAM TIN DREDGING.
    556 8 The report of the Directors of Ulu Yam Tin Dredging, Ltd., for the half-year ended 31st December, 1922, states that working costs at 3.63 pence per cubic yard shew a pronounced reduction as compared with those of the previous half year but as pointed out by
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    THE RUBBER SALES.
    242 8 Messrs. Barlow Co., Singapore, report on July 12th as under: Since our last report the market has shown a fairly steady tone, with prices for Spot Sheet varying from 46} to 47} cents per lb. In the local auction held yesterday, the rubber offered met with a
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    HENRIETTA ESTATE.
    817 8 THE ANNUAL MEETING The eleventh annual general of the Henrietta Rubber Estate was held at London House f r street, E.C., Mr. W. H. .Shelf*,.] 4 Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said the result <f year’s working was a loss of £4 Z. after crediting £1,034 brought f°’ from
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      EXPRESS COLLIDES WITH LIGHT ENGINE.
      180 9 and seven injured. I.ilv 5. The Leeds- Stock I<nn J collided with a lijfht engine I"" 1 Sl HnJ.I. rslicbl to-day Four P: and two guards have been J.ven Other persons injured. ~<s had just emerged from 'K'n/nnel tl>.ou«b th Pennine 1,1 full speed, when
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      BILINGUAL EDUCATION.
      221 9 London. July 3.—An interesting discussion at the Imperial Conference was on the subject of the bilingual education introduced at Viljoen in South \frica. Details show it has been a distinct success. Indian delegates drew attention to the •greater problem of multilingualism, and suggested that bilingualism tended to impair
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      CEYLON CONSTITUTION.
      292 9 London, July 7. —Further correspond- ii( on the revision of the Ceylon Constitution is published covering the period I’-'th April to 21st May, 1923. The paper contains ‘inter alia’ criticism of the changes proposed by the Ceylon reformed deputation on behalf of the Ceylon national congress. It also
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      PRICE OF DUNLOP TYRES.
      33 9 P R ICE OF DUNLOP TYRES. bo, ’don. Julv 4 vr "'■l'd J.,., h>ssrs. Dunlop have v di-iin *i P,icP of tbpir fyres cote L''’ ()t l ,f *r companies ing thp position.
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    RUBBER STOCKS.
    263 9 CENSUS OF DEALERS IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Mr. J. E. Nathan, Controller of Rubber Exports, sends the following report on stocks of rubber in the hands of dealers in the Straits Settlements:— A census of all dealers’ stocks in the Straits Settlements was held on June 30. Returns were
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    BURMA PLANTERS' ASSOCIATION.
    146 9 Rangoon, July 12.—Mr. R. C. Pinching, Senior Scientific Officer, Rubber Growers’ Association, Ipoh, Federated Malay States, arrived from the United Kingdom on Sunday on the S.S. Oxfordshire and on Tuesday morning visited Mr. Patel’s rubber plantation. In the afternoon he left by launch for Twante to visit
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    LOCAL SHARE LIST.
    135 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Saturday To-day. Shares. g> S >» S 3 S CQ 72 CQ GC c. to. c. sc. Changkat S 2.80 3.00 Kedah 255 2.35 2.30 2.40 Perak R. V 1.35 1.40 Tapah 10.75 11.25 11,00.11.50
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    TIN PRICES.
    52 9 Local. July 16th Singapore Buy era no sellers ats9l|; Penang sold 25 tons at $9l J. Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd:— To-day’s quotation for Singapore refined tin $91.25 per picul, business Buyers no Sellers. Penang refined tin $91.25 per picul, business done 25 tons. Unrefined tin $90.25, tin
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    TIN OUTPUT.
    48 9 The Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co.. N. L. from Bth to 14th July (being one week) was 15 tons. Nawng Pet Tin, Limited, for July, hours run 66, yardage treated 4,000, ore won, piculs 200. Closed down for one week dismantling old Plant and installing new.
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
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