The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 March 1930

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    11 177 The Singapore Free Press SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1930. NO. 2,223
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    EXCHANGE RATES.
    230 177 C* M** M-* V IfflMlMl 4 months" sight 2 3 15 16 Indon 3 months' sight 2 3 r v London 60 days' sight 2 3 13 16 London 30 days' sight 2 3 25 32 1 1 ndon, demand 2 3 3 4 Lyons ond Paris, demand
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    104 177 < trnor has approved the promotion Lieut E H. Wilson to be Lieutenant BIS Volunteers. ••*k Anson had a disastrous first innings Tapah on Saturday, wickets falling like against the slows of Speldewinde, who up with the remarkable average of 7 4 lot 6 runs. Saturday morning last about 10
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      BIRTHS.
      47 177 CORNWELL —At Batu Gajah Hospital, on March 13. 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. S. Oornwell. of Allington Hill Estate, Tapah Road, —a son. WURTZBURG— On March 17th, 1930, at The Old Rectory*, Torbryan, Newton Abbot, Devonshire, to Rhoda, wife of Charles E. Wurtzburg, a son—both well.
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      DEATHS.
      85 177 YAP.—Mr. Yap Yeow Teck passed away yesterday at the age of 49. at«, 313 River Valley Road, leaving a widow, a son. Mr. Yap Hock Cheng and a daughter-in-law. Chua Yeok Neo. MAXWELL.—Georgina, the beloved wife of A. W. Maxwell. Signal and Telegraph Engineer, F.M.S. Railways Kuala Lumpur, aged
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      MARRIAGES.
      132 177 GREEN—FREEMAN.—On Saturday. March 15th, 1933, at St. Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Singapore. Allan Green, of Sourabaya, son of the late James Fielding and Mrs. Green, of Southport. to Lilian Maud Freeman, of Singapore, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Freeman,
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    THE WEEK'S NEWS.
    529 177 The last mail from Home with dates up to February 20th. arrived by B. I. on Saturday. This mail leaves by P. and O. on Thursday. An Indian money-lender appeared before the Second Magistrate to give evidence that a man had deposited 20.000 guilders with him and
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    18 177 The Governor has appointed Mr. C. W Shorland. M.C.S.. to act as Assistant Emigration Commissioner for Malaya. Negapatam.
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    SIR CECIL IN MALAYA.
    755 177 March 13 Sir Cecil Clementi on Tuesday had brought forcibly before him the complications, such as they are, which exist as far as the administration of Malaya is concerned. When he has toured the Federation he will have little more to see since the duties which
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    THE BARODA PILGRIMAGE. March 14.
    694 177 THE BARODA PILGRIMAGE. March 14. It is perhaps too much to expect that the restraint and orderliness which has marked the opening of the civil disobedience campaign will continue throughout to be marked features, but satisfaction can be derived from the fact that the clash which many consider inevitable has
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      267 177 CONTENTS. I h\DLRS Sb ObcU in Malaya ;~7 ta Baroda Pilgrimage 177 i DJUCCIUTI Need 178 qfeek-cnd Comment 178 QOfCnUBCIll and Betting 178 A Malacca Folly 179 lUTLRS TO THE EDITOR. I>r.:.ii Question 180 IOIKF \M> C'Ol'RT NEWS. Kallar-K Road Raid 180 Ownerless 20 000 Guilders 181 VMCA Branch Case
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    A DIOCESAN NEED.
    832 178 March 15 The speech of the Bishop of Singapore at the Diocesan meeting at Kuala Lumpur will have done good service if it removes an impression, which quite apart from what the Bishop said we believe to be quite unwarranted, that Singapore benefits at the expense of
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    WEEK-END COMMENT.
    928 178 March 17 The reports which have been cabled from London and Tokio regarding naval agreement may reasonably be taken to indicate, when considered m conjunction with the reports regarding the FrancoItalian deadlock, the possibility of a three-power understanding and that despite the fact that any such outcome has
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    GOVERNMENT AND BETTING.
    889 178 March L 8 The Federal Government adop a very sensible course m Fedi Council m agreeing to the \\r drawal from the new Stamp En.. nient of the clause providing what was, m effect, a tax up betting. It is a notable fact that discussion upon this
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    A MALACCA FOLLY.
    728 179 week our correspondent m iacca sent us an account of the meeting of the Malacca Golf inch contained such an asing proposition that we purdelayed comment until an imty was afforded of seeing a report of the meeting, m discover m what manner he erred Astonishment was,
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    222 179 Mr. E. S. Manasseh becomes a member of the Singapore Board of Licensing Justices m place Mr. J. M. Chalmers, manager of the Penang branch of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., goes to Singapore on transfer. Ex. The Hon'ble Y. M. Ungku Mohamed Sallch bin Mahmood. State Commissioner Endau,
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    PERAK WELCOMES HIGH COMMISSIONER.
    279 179 IPOH RECEPTION. Visits to Chenderoh and Taiping. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Ipoh, Mar. 18. Their Excellencies received the wannest ol welcomes en their first visit to Perak yesterday evening, when the Sultan and all the major Malay cniefs in brilliant national attire, loca! officials. Europeans
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    SUIT OVER DINDINGS ESTATE.
    296 179 Chinese Brothers at Law. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, March 18. Alleging that his brother agreed to give him hall the proceeds from the sale of an estate m the Dindings a Chinese named Sia Teck appeared m the Supreme Court to-day and claimed $3,000 from
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    OFFICIAL CHANGES IN THE F.M.S.
    103 179 Mr. C. F. Green's Retirement. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 18. In view of the departure on leave of Mr J. W. Simmons, Acting Resident of Perak, the Resident Councillor, Malacca. Mr. B. W. Elles. is appointed Acting Resident of Perak. In view
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    COLUMBUS TOURISTS IN SIAM.
    49 179 Record Voyage from Singapore. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Mar. 13. The round-the-world liner Columbus, with several hundred tourists on board, arrived hero after a record trip of 42 hours from Singapore, where they had studied "Malaya's impenetrable heart" and felt "the lure of Singapore."
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    DEATH OF MRS. A. W. MAXWELL.
    52 179 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 13. News has reached Kuala Lumpur of the death jf Mrs. A. W. Maxwell at Penang. Th 3 deceased ady arrived by the P. and O. mail but landed /cry ill and was unable to travel to
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    THE LATE PRINCE MAHIDOL.
    64 179 I CREMATION CEREMONY. Large Crowds Attend at Bangkok. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT! Bangkok, Mar. 16. The cremation of Prince Mahidol this afternoon drew very large crowds. The diplomatic corps and the American community was fully represented and the American church cancelled the evening service to enable
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    SINGAPORE DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.
    259 179 Governor Attends Annual Meeting. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 12. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Diocesan Association was held at the English Masonic Hall this evening, the Right Reverend, the Bishop of Singapore presiding. His Excellency. Sir Cecil Clementi was present. He was
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    FIVE ROBBERS HOLD UP 70 COOLIES.
    100 179 Daring Raid on Teluk Kruin Kongsi. Ipoh, Mar. 12. A somewhat startling gang robbery took place at Teluk Kruin. near Ipoh last evening. While about 70 Chinese mining coolies were waiting for pay five robbers, flourishing guns and revolvers, suddenly appeared and drove the
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    SIAM AND BRITISH LEGION.
    73 179 Lord Jellicoe's Gift to King. LFREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT. Bangkok Mar. 15. Lord Jellicoe, on behalf of the British Lp gion, has forwarded to the King of Siam a special copy of the Legion book. In asking His Majesty's acceptance Lord Jellicoe wrote that it was
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    F.M.S. GOVERNMENT RADIO.
    62 179 Concert to be Broadcast. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Mi r. 13. The customary Sunday evenings orchestral con. ert at the Selangor Club on Sunday next will be broadcast by the Government wire -ess station on Petaling Hill on a wave length of 315 metres. A
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    AMERICAN MILLIONAIRE'S FLIGHT.
    38 179 Mr. Van Learblack on Way to Tokyo. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.) Bangkok, March 12. Mr. Van Learblack, the American millionaire, arrived from Akyab by air to-day and is staying a week before proceeding to Tokyo.
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    FLYING MILLIONAIRE ON WAY TO HANOI.
    21 179 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, March 17. Mr. Van Learblack left for Hanoi this morn-
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    SUNDAY'S YACHT RACING.
    665 180 GOOD SAILING BREEZES. Two Very Close Finishes. Good breezes, from the North East, favoured the yachting events at the R.S.Y. Club on Sunday, resulting m some keen and thoroughly invigorating racing. Mr. Denis Santry's St. Patrick's trophy was the prize for the "A" boats and at 10
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    BANGKOK MILL FIRE TRAGEDY.
    96 180 BANGKOK MILL FIRE TRAGEDY. Woman's Fatal Attempt to Save Valuables. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT]. Bangkok, March 17. Another £10,000 fire yesterday destroyed a rice mill. It is believed its cause was accidental. A wealthy lady was incinerated while attempting to save valuables and title deeds. Competent people believe the worst
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    11 180 Dr. A. H. Savage is gradually regaining hb former health. P.G.
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    SIAMESE ARMY CORPS OPERATIONS.
    90 180 Foreign Critics Impressed. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.! Bangkok, March 14. The manoeuvres of the Second Corps during last week m the Korat district, which His Majesty was unfortunately unable to attend, very favourably impressed foreign observers. The staffs have now returned and m an interview the
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    SIAMESE CORONATION ANNIVERSARY.
    1079 180 THE KING TAKES STOCK. Extensive Wireless Developments. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, March 12. The annual speech from the Throne on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Coronation is read with a good deal of interest by members of the civil service and those not of
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    A CHINESE BRAND OF STOUT.
    276 180 KALLANG ROAD RAID. New Feature of an Old "Industry." When three Chinese were charged before the Fourth Magistraw, Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, yesterday with possession of dutiable liquor m a retail shop, No. 238 Kallang Road, it was stated that materials for filling some
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    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
    244 180 A DENTAL QUESTION. To the Editor. Sir. I read an article entitled •'Gandhi's influence m India" published m yesterday's Free Press. There is one passage "He was toothless he does not wear artificial teeth not m public at least because of their foreign manufacture." I feel
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    SHORTHAND WRITERS' ASSOCIATION.
    157 180 The annual meeting of the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association will be held at the Association premises, 225 Selegie Road tomorrow (Thursday) at 8 p.m. This Association was established m 1908 for the purpose of encouraging the practice of phonography and has at the moment a membership of
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    JAPANESE GOLF CLUB.
    130 180 Sepoy Lines vs. Japanese G.C. The match between ,the Sepoy Lines Golf Club and the Singapore Japanese Golf Club was played on Sunday over the latter's links and resulted m a win for the S.J.G.C. by 5 J 4 points to 3U points. Individual scores were as
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    FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT OPENS.
    456 180 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT OPENS. S.C.C. MATCH. Full Points for 8.8.1. Ai-air^t Etceteras. 8.8.1. and L 4; Etceteras In direct contrast to last season v j game m the S.C.C. soccer tournam* I took place on the Padang last BVeni I the Etceteras were beaten by the I L. by the odd
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    SELANGOR CLUB AFFAIRS.
    243 180 Loss on Fraser's Hill Working The annual report oi the Selangor Club be presented at the annual general meffing card room on March 29. states that durinf year 228 new members were enrolled and rI end of the year 70 were awaithm ♦•lectio: The year closed, after
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    THE MAY RESTRICTION SCHEME.
    37 180 THE MAY RESTRICTION SCHEME. More Asiatic Support. B[From Our Own Corresponde:.* Penan*. Mar H A general meeting of the Kedah. P» i Province Wellesley Asiatic planters evening unanimously decided to BUppoi R.G.A. scheme for cessation of tapping
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    119 180 A notification m the G< Gazette states that, whereas it appear Governor m Council that it is bem^ unlawful purposes and for purpose patible with the objects and rules ol th as entered m the Register of Soo Cosmopolitan Club is dissolved The death took place at the Penan;: <
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    THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1930. 20,000 GUILDERS WITHOUT AN OWNER.
    845 181 THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1930. 20,000 GUILDERS WITHOUT AN OWNER. TRIOtS COURT STORY. Moneychanger's Client Who Disappeared. application Of an unusual description wa? till befotf the Second Magistrate. Mr. P. S .V.liutm- yesterday. The matter concerned o OB ol 30,000 mnlders which was handed tc Police and then deposited In Court.
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    19 181 adj Clementi and Mrs. Pritchard have kind--1 'msented to become Patronesses of the Wo- Section of the Ex-Services Association
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    DEALERS' RUBBER STOCKS.
    298 181 STOCKS AT COLONY PORTS AWAITING SHIPMENT. 'Not included m Dealers" or Estate Stocks and not exported on February 28th. 1930). 1. Singapore. (a) Stocks held by the Harbour Board (dry) 1.153 Tons. (b) Stocks m Private Lighters and Ocean Steamers awaiting export (dryi 3.809 Tons. 2. Penang
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    FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT.
    771 181 Singapore, Mar. 11. Rubber stocks m the United Kingdom continue to increase with monotonous regularity and the figures cabled over the week-end show a rise ol 2.06(5 tons the grand total now Standing at 87. 1tJl tons. There has been an unbroken succession of additions since August
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    STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION.
    652 181 Malacca Meeting. The following is taken from the minutes of a Committee meeting of the Malacca S.S.A. held m the Malacca Club on February 14: Present.— Messrs. G. C. S. Rabjohn (President), W. Munro, D. A. E. Bell, W. F. Zehnder, Tan Sou Sim. Dr. I. D.
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    WELCH LACK FINISH.
    577 181 Yesterday's Encounter At Jalan Besar. Malays 2 Welch 0. Poor finishing robbed the Welch of their chances when they met the Malays m a friendly game at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. The Soldiers were without Sgt. Richards, Evans and Barnes, but they were strong enough to
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    STRAITS RACING ASSOCIATION.
    191 181 Classification of Horses and Ponies. List. No. 3. Amendment No. 5. Issued March 1 lth. HORSES. Transfer: Bridgetown from Class 1 to Class 2. Lady Eaton from Class 2 to Class 3. More Yet from Class 2 to Class 3. Pyrites from Class 2 to Class 3.
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    THE ASSIZES.
    148 181 Plucky Chinese Civilian Complimented. The Second Singapore Assizes were concluded yesterday, the accused m the last case on the list being found guilty of armed robbery. It was stated that the accused was one of three men, armed with revolvers, who raided a house m Trengganu Street and
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    CLOSE QUARTERS FOR SLEEPERS.
    1058 182 CLOSE QUARTERS FOR SLEEPERS. WHAT THE RAIN DID. Tragedy of a Paris Storm. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Paris, Feb. 12. "Where I dines I sleeps," remarked Mr. Jorrocks, when offered hospitality by a newacquaintance who lived some distance from the sporting grocer's home m Great Coram Street. A hostess, dwelling
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    S.C.C. DEFEAT CHINESE AGAIN.
    816 182 ALL ROUND SUPERIORITY. Army Forward's Successful S.C.C 4; S.C.F.A 2. The Cricket Club gained a well-deserved victory over the S.C.F.A on the Padang yesterday afternoon after a good but m no way brilliant display. Both m attack and defence the Club were superior to the Chinese,
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    GARRISON HOCKEY LEAGUE.
    108 182 The following are results to Saturday March o P. W. D. L. Pts. "H.Q." Wing Welch R. 9 7 2 0 16 "A" Coy. Welch R. 9 6 1 2 13 "D" (M.G.) Welch R. 7 5 1 111 "B" Coy. Welch R. 7 5 0 2
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    FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1930. FEDERAL COUNCIL MEETING.
    761 182 FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1930. FEDERAL COUNCIL MEETING. MEMBER'S QUESTIONS. Malays m Government Service. Federal Council met at Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Amongst the questions answered were the following: In reply to the Hon. the Undang of Rembau, it was stated that the Survey Department had always employed a large percentage of
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    131 182 Mr. A. O. Billings of the Topographical Surveys has been transferred to Alor Star. The mortality returns for the week ending March Bth m the municipal area showed a total of 235 deaths giving a rate of 24.64 per mille compared with 21.08 the preceding week and 22.01 m the
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    MATTERS OF MUSLIM INTEREST.
    913 182 MATTERS OF MUSLIM INTEREST. MOHAMMEDAN A. BOARD Dead Man Elected Member. rßy Our Muslim Correspondent i The Government Gazette of February gives a list of the members of the Huh medan Advisory Board. Singapore fa year. Looking through the list I \uwhether there is anyone versed m spiritual here who
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    LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB.
    411 183 SEED FOR MORE FUNDS. < hibhouse and Courts Require Improvements. irina b the report of the committer IC fur the year ended Dec. 31st. me and Expenditure Account for the s t surplus of $102.20 (as compared o: Sl 324 49 m 1928 and $871.87 Jn
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  • MAY TAPPING CESSATION.
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      Taiping D.P.A. Wants More.
      64 183 [Frooi Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. March l»- this Associatkn strongly supports the scheme for cessation ol tapping In but considers the scheme can oniv be U adopted In conjunction with cessa- D Sunday tapping, was unanimously re- i genera] meeting 61 the Taiping bich also expressed
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      R.G.A. AND RISK OF DAMAGE TO TREES.
      100 183 R.G.A. AND RISK OF DAMAGE TO TREES. Secretary Ol the Ceylon Estates Pro- Association has received a telegram Rabbet Growers' Association. Lonrtanci ol securing International co- r reduction surplus stocks far ;tr.v risk of dama-e to trees which dern methods oi disinfection is >l;uh Any departure from May D jeopardises
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    YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION.
    116 183 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. pQK Chamber of Commerce Rubber 'mid its 958 th. auction yesterday, -as catalogued 1.872.168 lbs.: 835.79 Offered 1,521.985 lbs.: 679.46 tons. Sold *iO lb> 351.41 tons. 7 d PRICES REALIZED. il Mnoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Quality No Sales rage Quality 24 to 24 :< 4 1
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    THE HIGH COMMISSIONER IN KUALA LUMPUR.
    355 183 j FEDERAL COUNCIL. "Intimate Relationship o." i Fellow Workers." [From Gur Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 13. His Excellency the High Commissioner (Sir Cecil dementi) presided over this morning's meeting of the Federal Council, at which the Sultans of Peral:. Selangor, and Pahang and
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    THE HYPOTHETICAL FUND.
    657 183 Mr. Hake Resumes the Attack. Speaking ;>n the motion for the adjournment Mr. Egmont Hake said, inter alia, that at the last meeting of the Council he spoke on the Rubber Exports Hypothetical Fund. It now fell to him for the sake of record, briefly to run
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    MALAYS DEFEAT THE REGIMENT.
    323 183 YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL. Missed Chances m Poor Game. Malays .2; Welch Regiment I.j Although t.iey opened the scoring the Welch Regiment had to admit defeat m their match at the Stadium yesterday afternoon against the Malays, by the odd goal m three. The margin of their defeat
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    S.C.C. "B" BEAT ROBINSONS.
    157 183 S.C.C. MB" .3; Robinsons 1. Robinsons provided the opposition for the S.C.C. "B" side on the Padang yesterday evening, as the M.P.H. scratched. Considering the state of the ground a creditable display of footoall was witnessed. In the first half the Club side could not strike
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    LAWN TENNIS.
    77 183 Singapore Players m Bangkok. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. Bong-kok, March 13. D. H. Kleinman and J. A. Dean (who have both won the singles championship at the S.C.C. m the past.) are on a visit to Bangkok. Playing the Siamese doubles champions last evening at the Sports Club
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    PORT DICKSON YACHTING.
    187 183 The now sails were tried out and found to be a great improvement m the race held by members of the Port Dickson Yacht Club on Sunday. March 2. says the Malay Mail. Fourteen boats competed, crossing the starting line m the following order: Wattle (Blackman). Nereid
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    92 183 On Wednesday night a good number of members and friends of the Chinese Students' Literary Association attended the ceremony held m memory of the death of Dr. Sun Vat Sen at the Association's premises, Mr. Lee Hock Lye acting as the master of ceremony. After refreshments had been served the
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    Y.M.C.A. DOWN-TOWN CASE.
    580 183 Y.M.C.A. DOWN- TOWN CASE. PORK SELLING QUESTION. Magistrate Makes No The District Court action arising out of ar. j application by M. S. Saiboo. an Indian ftloham- medan, for an order as to his right of occupaj tion and running of the V.M.C.A. Down-Tovpi I Centre, was concluded before the
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    SHOCKING CRIME AT PULO UBIN.
    282 183 I II Three Persons Murdered. Three Chinese two women and a man were brutally done to death m a shop on Pulo Übin between the hours of seven and nine on Tuesday evening. The only witness of the shocking affair was an infant of about
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    94 183 Bt.-Major D. J. Stevens, R.A., arrived by the Malwa and has been taken on the strength. He takes the place of Major Ac. F. R. Perkins R.E., on the General Staff. The Penang Recreation Club did quite well against the Eastern Smelting Co., m a whole day match on Sunday
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    SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1930.
    901 184 An appraiser's licence has been granted to Mr. J. M. Jackson of Singapore. Very many admirable and excellent people are short of money.— Mr. Norman Birkett. Mr. A. V. Aston has been posted to Alor Star as Secretary to the British Adviser, Kedah. Colonel Lermit. O
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    MALAYA'S POPPY DAY.
    891 184 MALAYA'S POPPY DAY. THE FINAL ACCOUNT. A New Singapore rCecoru. In spite of previous pessimistic views, Singapore's Poppy Day collections, thanks to generous last minute donations, have exceeded those of the previous year. The above announcemen was made yesterday at the final meeting of thp Poppy Day Committee held at
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    DOWN TOWN Y.M.C.A. CASE.
    71 184 In connection with the report of the Down Town V.M.C.A. case a wrong impression which might be created by our report should be corrected. Although it was alleged by Saiboo that it was Mr. Cranna who telephoned for the police it was subsequently proved m evidence
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    MR. ARTER CHAMPIONS THE PLANTERS.
    1829 184 FEDERAL COUNCIL. Protest Against Increased Rubber Duty. [From Our Own Correspondent,] Kuala Lumpur, March 13. At the meeting of the Federal Council to-day strong protest was made by Mr. J. S. Arter on behalf of the Planters Association of Malaya against the increased rates imposed
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    79 184 A European named H D. Nicbola some days Rgo produced m Kw. ■:.< Police Court on a charm- afl having dlt' m a reckless manner fctong ttM Road, and having therein knocked I Railway police constable. Jul>. Singh, i having driven the ear without a ofl of competency, pleaded guilty
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    STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION.
    537 185 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION. RIVER CONGESTION. F^xpedition of Homeward Mail Services. The following are the minutes of a Committee tim held m the Singapore Exchange Room Tuesday, March 11th. Present: Messrs. R. WUttaSH (President). H. D. Mundell (VicePre kdent), Y. Ann. G. Parbury. E. A. Elias, G. i i Franklin. R
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    AYER MOLEK'S GOOD YEAR.
    138 185 mual Meeting at Malacca. Wnm Our Own Correspondent.] r Malacca, Mar. 14. .< annual meeting yesterday. SwJ presiding, aid the results of eai wart wen- gratifying the net intin to 8 pet cent, against 5 i year. The decreased crop was nrative tapping and prolonged root
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1094 185 Quicquid agunt homines UOStri est farragi Libelli Juvenal Whatever other impression His Excellency may gain of the F.M.S. he will hardly come away with the idea that the members of Federal Council are afraid to speak their minds Granted they have just now good cause for
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    GUN FIGHT WITH ARMED ROBBERS.
    302 185 Indians' Plucky Behaviour. Detectives came into conflict with a trio of jrmed Chinese m a Lorong off Serangoon Road early on Thursday morning, just after a Chinese lady had had $200 snatched from her. Shots acre fired with the result that a detective received a
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    THE OPIUM SMUGGLING TRAFFIC.
    209 185 $60,000 Fines m Kidderpore Case. The five Chinese, two of them members of Che crew of the P. and O. Kidderpore. who were arrested m connection with an attempt to smuggle about $50,000 worth of non-gov-ernment chandu and opium into the Colony. were yesterday severely dealt
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    273 185 Monday. March 3rd. His Excellency visited Mr. Tan Kah Kee's factory m Ihe morning. Tuesday, March 4th. HE. Vice-Admiral Sir A. K. Waistell. Com-mander-in-Chief, China Station, and Lady Waistell and the Flag Lieutenant arrived and itayed ;i f Government House. In the afternoon His Excellency accompanied by H.E.
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    HANDSOME PROFITS ON SHIP'S BAR.
    811 185 A COOK'S BANKRUPTCY. Provision Store Ruined by Rubber Slump. The story of a Hy lam's romantic career, his rise from the position of a ship's cook to proprietor of a provision store and his subsequent fall into bankruptcy, was told before Mr. Justice Stevens, m
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    LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXAMINATION.
    131 185 The following pupils of Royal English School were successful: Book-keeping (Junior): C. M. Nair (distinction). Lim Soo Swee (distinction). Chang Yin Bin, Saw Chee Tiong. and Tan Kee Non. Type-writing (Junior): Cheong Koh Ann (distinction), Chang Yin Bin (distinction). C. N. Nair (distinction). O. P.
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    MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1930. FRASER AND NEAVE MEETING.
    1049 186 MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1930. FRASER AND NEAVE MEETING. Increased Profits. Mr. W. H. Macgregor presided at the annual peneral meeting of Messrs Fraser and Neave utd. held in the Company's office on Saturday Others present were Messrs J. A. Clarke, R. L. Hastie, S. H. Moss, H. E. Somerville and
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    FEDERAL COUNCIL MEETING.
    895 186 F.M.S. BETTING TAX. Stamp Bill Clause Withdrawn. From the Malay Mail we take the following reference in Federal Council proceedings to the betting tax clause in the Stamp Bill: The Hon. Mr. Gibson said the bill was an Enactment to consolidate and amend the law relating to
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    THE ROYAL EMPIRE SOCIETY.
    1760 186 i SINGAPORE DINNER. Comdr. Reynolds Explains its Objects. The visit to Singapore of Commander R. M. Reynolds, R.N.R., Travelling Commissioner of the Royal Empire Society, was the occasion for a dinner at the Europe Hotal on Saturday night when Sir William Murison presided over a large
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    MIROVITCH VISIT.
    301 186 Last Night's Recital. Alfred Mirovitch entertained a fair audienc at the Victoria Theatre last night—fail as th< audiences which usually grace musical recitals m Singapore go. It seemed that the damp weather had not improved the Stein way piano because although Mr. Mirovitch played his opening number, Toccata
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    23 186 Lady dementi, accompanied by Mr T Sullivan, Inspector of Schools, paid a visi* the Malay Girls' School at Kampong Bain on Thursday. —M.M.
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    SINGAPORE HAWKER PROBLEM.
    716 187 THE POLICE VIEWPOINT. (omplete Elimination Sugtfested. Ing the Singapore hawkers problem pan Police Bfagastnc Veteran writes: M hawker problem has given Singapore than anywhere else, bJecUona to hawkers m other ilmosi equally weighty. Were it that tnJfcrU ftl<NM earn their liviim by would be more CTCBW foi
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    THE BIRTH OF THE STRAITS TRADING.
    932 187 AN OLD TIMER'S TRIUMPH. "Scots Wha Ha'e Wi' Mackie Fed." j It would be hard to say whether the Straits Trading Company owed its birth m the mid•eighties" to the hospitality of Alexander Grant Mackie. my Hibernian eloquence, or the potent spur of the
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  • EXCITING CRICKET ON THE PADANG.
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      S.C.C. AND SERVICES TIE.
      678 187 S.R.C. Win With Last Ball of the Match. Remarkable demonstrations cf the vagaries of cricket were given m the two Padang matches on Saturday, where m exciting finishes, the Cricket Club and the United Services tied. Captain D. V. Hill, the Services' fast bowler, dismissing Begley,
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      S.C.C. VS. CEYLON SPORTS CLUB.
      168 187 Ceylon Sports Club defeated an S.C.C. XI on the Padang yesterday by 21 runs with three wickets m hand. Hoblyn was top scorer for the Club side with 46, while Ignatius knocked up a useful 55 for the Ceylonese. S.C.C: Glasgow Ibw b Muthucumaru 12;
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      RIFT-RAFFS VS. WELCH REGT.
      299 187 Quinn 1; C. H. Imray b Qulnn 0; G. I. Begley not out 9; R. Wimbury b Quinn 5; R. T. Boyd b Quinn 0; R. G. V. Scholes c Brown b Quinn 0; Extras 3; Total 53. Bowling: Ivimey I for 8; Brown 4 for
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      S.R.C. SNATCH A GREAT VICTORY.
      431 187 Capturing three wickets m the last over of the match an S.R.C. side gained a great victory over an S.C.C. XI on the S.R.C. ground on Saturday by 67 run;. Scoring at a very slowrate on a slow wicket the S.R.C. took more than 2u
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    272 187 March Mixed Foursomes Competition. This competition was played yesterday and resulted m a win for Dr. and Mrs. Lowson with a nett score of 33. Forty-one cards were taken out and the fol- Dr. and Mrs. Lowson 40 7 33 Mrs. Hardie and H. Jackson 40 6
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    MALACCA GOLF CLUB.
    115 187 Compulsory Acquisition of Land Proposed. [From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Malacca, Mar. 14. At the annual meeting of the Malacca Golf Club held last night the necessity for extension of the course was stressed by the President, Mr. B. W. Elles, who proffered a resolution that the
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    13 187 Lieut. B. N. Whitty, 2nd. Bn. Welch Regiment has qualified in veterinary work.
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    CHINESE BEATEN AT JALAN BESAR.
    496 188 Malays In Form. Malays 1; S.C.F.A. 0. Mat Noor was through all on his own a few minutes from the start but he tried to place the ball with the result that although Ah Kow was beaten, Cheok Wah succeeded m clearing just on the
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    182 188 The Spring Cup. The "Spring Cup" was competed for on Saturday and yesterday and resulted m a win for Mr. K. W. Hawkins. Eighty-six cards were taken out, and the following were returned: H. W. Hawkins 87 12 75 P. S. Gibson 76 scr: 76 M. M.
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    SECOND TEAMS MEET.
    244 188 Malays 2nd XI 2; S.C.F.A. 2nd. 1. The Malays 2nd II defeated the S.C.F.A. 2nd II at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Shortly after the Malays had kicked ofl. Mohamed scored for them. He shot from a distance, and the Chinese goal-keeper hardly saw the
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    BLACK JOK.
    1244 188 Shortly after sunrise on a bright June morning, when the century was m its infancy, I climbed the hill called Black Edge m Liddisdale from the village of Newcastleton which lies at the foot thereof. From the summit, nearly 1,500 feet above sea-level, and on the boundary line
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    THE MALAYA-BORNEO EXHIBITION.
    734 188 Errors m Commemorative Stamps. Although eight years have elapsed since the Malaya Borneo Exhibition was held at Singapore the short article m the Penang Philatelic Society Journal m which Captain L. J. P. Joaquim analyses the various errors made m the printing of the stamps issued to
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    DEATH OF MAJOR H. L. GRIFFIN.
    129 188 The identity of the European who was found dead m his room at a Japanese Hotel m Bencoolen Street some days ago has been established as Major H. L. Griffin, D.S.O. late secretary of the Malacca Club. According to the hotel management, Major Griffin
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    47 188 As expected, Dr. H. O. Hopkins annexed the men's single championship event m the Penang Cricket Club lawn tennis tournament by defeating G. Robertson m two straight sets. In the final of the ladies' doubles handicap Mrs. Rule and Miss Campbell beat Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Milligan.
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    "CAMERON'S ORIGINAL HIGHLANDS."
    578 188 How They Were Missed. Writing on the above Mbject th. r j Malaya of Monday supplements the tion contained m our telegram of Tuc follows: We have good reason to bri;< a somewhat unexpected discovery of suitable for agriculture ha.s (net) m; Cameron's Highlands. It is reliably
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    WEDDING: GREENFREEMAN.
    307 188 A Diocesan Occasion. The Bishop of Singapore had an tfflU duty to perform at the Cathedral on Saturday afternoon when he officiated at the wedding of his secretary. Miss Lilian Maud Freennr. to Mr. Allan Green, of Sourabaya, formerly 9f Singapore. Local church and mferioittn :ircles thus lose
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    80 188 Mr. J. Ryder, Chief Inspector, writes ft furlough: 'Have been to Scotland Yarc have fired the Metropolitan Police Pi Course. The course is, and conditions »re was surprised to see, much behind the I M Police 1929 course. Scotland Yard could me no fresh tips, although I ha d A
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    TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1930. SINGAPORE IRISHMEN FOREGATHER.
    341 189 TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1930. SINGAPORE IRISHMEN FOREGATHER. ST. PATRICK'S DINNER. When the Sinn Feiners Did a "Noble Act.' ov the presence of a large and disguished gathering of guests, and notable for nan] decorative evidences of the spirit the bk of Erin together with the usual t t'.::> attending such
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    THE TIN PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION.
    330 189 Latest Statistics. Executive Committee of The Tin ProA>soeiation announce that they have mpteted their preliminary survey of the n Don m all fields for the current year those who are already regulating or have rtaken to regulate their output now include •rat majority of production throughout
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    26 189 Deputj Controller of Labour states that kooaren arrived at Penang by the Rajula hoa 179 were landed for quarantine, and -a.un- proceeded to Port Swettenham for
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    SMOKE NUISANCE TEST CASE.
    641 189 ORDER MADE. District Judge's Grounds of Judgment. The District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) delivered judgment yesterday m the smoke nuisance test case m which the Municipal Commissioners (represented by Mr. K. K. O'Connor* prosecuted throe Chinese saw-mill proprietors of the Lavender Street district for
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    RIGHT OF AN EXECUTOR'S ATTORNEY.
    352 189 Supreme Court Judgment. Judgment was delivered by the Chief Justice. Sir William Murison, m the Supreme Court en Saturday, m the case arising out of the sale by an executor's attorney of certain property. Navena Chayna Marudappandyan Pillay was the plaintiff and Navena Soona Naraina
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    POLICE AND FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS.
    1667 189 MR. EVANS FINED $100. i "Extraordinary that No Warning Was Given/ The prosecution of Mr. E. B. Evans on charges of occupying a place used as a common betting house and receiving monies relating to public betting was concluded m the Second Magistrate's Court yesterday, before
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    KATONG AND GEYLANG ROBBERIES.
    196 189 Alleged Perpetrators Arrested. Inspector Higgins of the Geylang Division produced three Indian Mohammedans and a Malay before the Second Magistrate yesterday charged with house-breaking and theft and dishonestly retaining stolen property. It is alleged that the men are members of a gang that have been a
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    94 189 A notification m the Government Gazette states that Major L. M. Haybittel, D.5.0., having left the Colony, relinquishes his commission m the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn Taylor (Mr. Taylor is the deputy Mayor of Chatham), who spent three months m Malacca as guests of Mr. and
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      845 190 1 Essential to the League Programme. A matter of considerable interest m local football circles was discussed at the annual meeting of the S.A.F.A. League Committee held at the Anson Road Stadium last evening, when the Government's attitude towards the advisability of the continuance of the SUdium Association
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      THE STADIUM ACCOUNTS.
      110 190 The accounts presented and adopted at the annual meeting of the Singapore Stadium Association held at the Stadium on Monday, March 10th, showed a gross revenue from soccer of $73,865.47, creating yet another record. It was shown that $43,155.63 had been allocated to participating clubs and associations
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    THE SINGAPORE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    1192 190 CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. Optimistic of Result of May Holiday. Mr. H. W. Hawkeswood presided at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held in the Auction Room yesterday afternoon. Other members of the committee present included Mr. G. B. Anderson (Deputy Chairman),
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    DUNLOP'S PLACE IN COMMERCE.
    601 190 ONE OF THE BIG FELLOWS. Export Sales Director m Singapore. Through the courtesy of the Directors of the Dunlop Rubber Company (Far East) Limited, the heads of the various local motor firms, together with others interested m the trade, were given an opportunity of meeting Mr.
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    PERAK PLANTERS FAVOUR MAY HOLIDAY.
    83 190 Cooperation Essential. [From Our Own Correspondent. j Ipoh, March 17. The Perak Planters' Association on Saturday discussing the May holiday agreed it is essential that all should co-operate and appointed eight planters to be responsible for their respective areas to distribute propaganda amongst smallholders with
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    TEN GOALS IN PADANG MATCH.
    530 190 S.C.C. BEAT I.C.F.A. Johari and Kendall m Scoring S.C.C 6: I.C.F.A. The six goals which the SC.C. n-t. against the I.C.F.A. m a friendly match <>>. Padang yesterday brings the tally up to fo so far this season <the first match b- these two teams
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    THE CLIFFORD FUND.
    76 190 The following donations have been received up to March 12th. Already acknowledged $20,548 H The Malay Union. Kesatuan Melayu 100 Haji Ismail bin H. M. Taib I. I. Adam bin Mohd. Thahir Mohd. Isa bin Yusop I. Collected by Inche Embi bin Abdullah 14 L. Voon Govt.
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    ROYAL EMPIRE SOCIETY AND MALAYA.
    74 190 Cmdr. Reynolds Roping m the Members. Ipoh. Mar. If. Commander Reynolds of the Royal Empin Society, who is at present visiting Malacca and reaches Singapore tomorrow, writes th:o since he left London m October he has tn rolled 950 members, whilst during his tour of
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    27 190 Petrol could be purchased m Kuala Lumpur on Monday evening from some pumps at H cents per gallon, and from others at 75 DSBfti per gallon. —M.M.
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    TELEGRAMS.
    6249 191 Re r er's Service. 1 B London. Mar. 11. greeted the rejection B T the Liberal amendment to committee stage, ia the proposing that the export ed of all restrictionfl on output. n with h the possibility of a efeat was < nvisaged. aiHfimlllieMl dealing with B and Urn
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    SANDYCROFT REPORT.
    218 192 No Dividend Proposed. The following is the twenty-fifth report of the directors of Sandycroft Rubber Company to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting to be held on March 26th. at Harrisons, Barker and Company at noon. After making due provision for depreciation, directors' fees etc.,
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    MALACCA ELECTRIC LIGHTING REPORT.
    259 192 Fittings Hire Business. The following is the Director's n statement of accounts for the year ende* cember 31st, 1929, to be presented at thr annual ordinary general meeting of holders to be held at Evatt and c r offices m French Bank Buildings cm m--25th at
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    TELUK ANSON RUBBER.
    279 192 Dividend Payment. The following is the Directors' report to the shareholders of Teluk Anson Rubber Estate for the year ended December 31st. 1929, to be presented at the annual meeting on March 27th at Derrick and Company's at noon The profit for the year, after providing for
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    WEDDING: ROCKER-OLDERSHAW.
    260 192 The wedding took place at St. Andrew'? Cathedral. Singapore, on Monday, of Mr. Georgi Rocker, Government Veterinary Surgeon, and Miss Kathleen Oldershaw, daughter of Corner Oldershaw, acting Master Attendant. S.S. and Mrs. Oldershaw. The Rev. J. V. Wtstlake officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father,
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    52 192 When returning to Ipoh from Penan*? *^r Leong Sin Nam, met with a nasty accident the result of his motor car skidding when BBtring Taiping. The car left the road and thn out its occupants which included Mrs. Uong Sin Nam who escaped unhurt. Mr. Leon*: itn Nam had a
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