The Straits Budget, 27 July 1923
1923-07-27
1
5
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitsbudget
The Straits Budget
-
Title Section29 1923-07-27 1 The Straits Budget SONG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED OVER TIIKEE-Ql AltTEKS OF A CENTURY] No -i 415 Singapore, Friday, July 27, 1923 Price 25 cents.29 words
-
Article315 1923-07-27 1 1EADEUS Planters It Empire W reckers -12 Su Ronald Ross 12-13 i 1 a;n and France IS Labour and Singapore IS The Turkish Peace 13-14 General \"i;/.-/! La a, and Personal 1-2 Reuter's Service 3-6 The Naval Base Gift 7 Singapore Mortality Statistics S ,1 (Notes 8 Lodge J315 words
-
Article3774 1923-07-27 1 'i' .ith has-occurred in Kalaw at the ~f Mr. P. O. 1.. Stokes, who had I 'Parting ditor of the Rangoon 1,,.. the early ’eighties. For a u Stokes was honorary secre,vai 1 1(1 K J ‘ngoon Turf Club, and he unw Pialled expert on Burma rac-3,774 words
-
838 1923-07-27 2 The annual general meeting of Lahat Mines, Ltd., was held at the offices of the company, 73 BasinghalU street, London, E.C., on June 27. MiWaiter J. Payne (chairman of the coni-! pany) presided. The Chairman said You will have noticed that, as stated838 words
-
FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
-
592 1923-07-27 3 j kk< tek's Service.1 London, July 19. lt .-uincd debate in the House of llb 0 n the navy estimates, Mr. i ambert. in opposing the SingaUH nrnposa., declared that it was an P° n of scatteredj kk< tek's Service.1 - 592 words
-
Article56 1923-07-27 3 London. July 19. s In the Assembly the Governni W( ic again defeated on a motion s v )r Gour urging the Secretary of f" r India to frame rules con ternrafiii under the Government of India tli'.' delegation of his power to Government of India. The resolution56 words
-
Article54 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. •he King to-day gave audience to a ’■pujation of the Royal Asiatic Society |V e occasion of its centenary. The f t of Wales had previously welcomed representatives of foreign and '"'unions societies and paid a tribute to predominant part played by public l54 words
-
167 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. Berlin: A semi-official statement declares that rumours of the possibility of civil war in Germany are without foundation, “as the overwhelming majority of the German people will obviously not allow itself to be led by any influence into criminal foolishness,167 words
-
Article119 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. Boston The Federal Court has remanded on bail of $.1,000 for hearing in August the negro captain of the British schooner Kaduskak, which the coastguard cutter Ossipe seized twenty-five miles off Cape Ann and towed in here. It is alleged that the captain participated119 words
-
Article78 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. G. H. Oliver and Commander Locker Lampson, Mr. Baldwin stated that the approximate annual cost of the British forces in occupied Germany was V 1.300,000. The cost of the occupation to December 31 last had been78 words
-
Article60 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. The dock strikers at L’verpool have ■ettimed to work. London, July 19. Sydney, Nova Scotia Four thousand coal miners voted in favour of a continuance of the strike in defiance of the •ancellation of their charter by the United Mineworkers of America following their refusal60 words
-
Article44 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. A two hours’ Cabinet meeting to consider the reply to Germany did not reach a decision, and it is now thought that its despatch to the Allies and the United States will possibly be deferred until next week.44 words
-
Article30 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. Marks have fallen to 1,450,000. London, July 19. The South Manchurian Railway list closed at 2.30 this afternoon and the underwriters are relieved of all responsibilities.30 words
-
Article26 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. Peshawar A number of German pro fessors are shortly expected at Kabul to undertake directional work in the techn cal departments.26 words
-
Article26 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. The Canadian wheat crop is officially estimated at 500,000,000 buslu Is which is 100,000,000 higher than last year’s high record.26 words
-
-
SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
-
239 1923-07-27 3 fßeuters Service.) London, July 20. The draft of the British reply and covering note has been completed and will probably be received by the French Government to-morrow. It will also be sent to Brussels, Rome, Tokio and Washington as early as possible. London,fßeuters Service.) - 239 words
-
Article197 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. Lausanne M. Chicher n has replied to the invitation of the Conference agreeing to sign the Straits Convention at Constantinople within the specified time of three weeks. The Russian reply is controversial, reiterating the Russian objections to the settlement, but the agreement to sign197 words
-
Article70 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. The dock strike is apparently collapsing. Following the resumption of work by the Liverpool dockers, Manchester has decided to resume and the striking Smithfield meat carriers have also resolved to return to work. London, July 20. The Grimsby trawler coal-trimmers have agreed to resume on70 words
-
Article85 1923-07-27 3 London, July 19. It is learned from South America that the Portuguese airmen, Coutinho and Cabral, who recently flew from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro, propose a world flight from Lisbon via Japan and Newfoundland. The scheme will be financed by the Portuguese Government, but Brazil is invited to85 words
-
232 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. In the House of Commons Col. Amery. replying to the debate on the navy est mates, sa d that meridian 110 in the Washington Treaty was chosen solely to make it clear that Singapore was outside the zone232 words
-
Article176 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. I'aids Judgment in the Banquc In-du-trielle case is expected on Thursday next. London, July 20. Laris: When the Banquc Industrielle ue Chine hearing was resumed, counsel, addressing the court on behalf of M. Andre ‘Berthelot, recalled that the original report of the expert, M.176 words
-
Article65 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. Boston: A con for unci l of customs and treasury officials counsel of the captain of the coastguard cutter Os si pee and the captain of the Kaduskak. decided that the Kadusk.k was illegally detained. The schooner ha-, how proceeded to St. Pierre, but65 words
-
Article36 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. The Appeal Court has allowed the appeal of Dr. Marie Stopes with costa. Judgment has been entered for her for £lOO with half the taxed costs of the action.36 words
-
Article42 1923-07-27 3 London July 20. Lari Haig placed a wreath of Plander.poppies on the Cenotaph at Whitehall on behalf of the British Kmpire Service League in memory of fallen comrades. ali the delegates of the conference and Li ague were present.42 words
-
Article33 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. Bombay The shareholders in the Tata Industrial Bank passed a resolution in favour of amalgamation with the Central Bank of India, which the latter’s shareholders had already approved.33 words
-
Article33 1923-07-27 3 London, July 20. Oxford University in convocation conferred the honorary Doctorate of Letters, on Lord Chalmers and Sir Charles Eliot in connection with the centenary of the Koyal Asiatic Society33 words
-
215 1923-07-27 4 London, July 20. In liOtidoii German marks this morning farcically slumped by the hundred thousand stages to 2,000,000 for the pound sterling, following the Reichsbank's decision. London, July 20. On the exchanges marks recovered to 1,500.000, French francs nre 77.00 and215 words
-
Article63 1923-07-27 4 Ixmdon, July 20. Cairo Five out of the I.‘J convicted of conspiring to kill British officials have been sentenced to be hanged. The others have been sentenced to penal servitude ranging from three years to life. The proceedings against two of the accuse! were quashed. London July 20.63 words
-
Article66 1923-07-27 4 ijondon, July 21. A secret session of the Dail in Dublin decided that the Free State elections should be held between the last week io August and the first week in September. Dissolution is likely at any moment. London, July 21. De Valera, interviewed in Dublin, suid66 words
-
Article47 1923-07-27 4 London, July 2ft. Now York The grand jury lias indieted a prominent official c*f the New A ork State Anti-Saloon League charged with larceny and forgery and requested legislative investigation of the league's activ ties. The accused pleaded not guilty end was released on hail.47 words
-
Article50 1923-07-27 4 London, July 20. New York A representative from the bureau of the Cotton Association comprising .'{o,ooo Texan planters is at present in New York for the purpose of arranging a loan of $10,000,000 with a view to financing a co-operative effort for marketing 250,000 hales of cotton.50 words
-
Article97 1923-07-27 4 London, July 20. Port Louis The crew of the Trcvesm» are homeward hound on hoard the Goorkha. A local fund for the widows and survivors was closed at 17,000 rupees. London, July 20. < hihuahua The famous Mexican icL* I V illa has been shot dead in the course97 words
-
-
MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
-
652 1923-07-27 4 I Kki/u.k's* Skuvwk.| London, July 21. The draft reply to Germany has been fluiy despatched to the Allied and United States embassies. The newspapers understand that it accepts in principle the German offer to submit toI Kki/u.k's* Skuvwk.| - 652 words
-
276 1923-07-27 4 London, July 21. In a newspaper interview on the Singapore naval base debate the Japanese naval attache Hear Admiral Tamakitosu termed the British decision as strategically sound and an almost essential move. The big ship would be the dominating factor in276 words
-
Article140 1923-07-27 4 x London, July 22. Sofia In an interview the Minister for the Interior denounced the Bolshevist organisation established by the Moscow Government in Bulgar.n, by which, he said, the late Agrarian Government had been fostered. He declared that the agents o* th s organisation had committed all kinds of140 words
-
Article102 1923-07-27 4 London, July 22. Berlin Considerable interest has been aroused in Germany and Holland by the voyage of the former reigning Duke of Mecklenburg to the Dutch East lnd.es, where he took most copious notes on conditions and invested heavily in various plantations. It has been rumoured for102 words
-
Article59 1923-07-27 4 London. July 23. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Ainsworth’s enquiry about the instances of cancelled contracts between Chinese or Japanese* and British traders in the past six months, Lieut.-Colonel Buckley said that three cases were in dispute which had arisen and had been reported59 words
-
Article48 1923-07-27 4 London, July 21. Mexico City It is officially stated ♦hat Villa was instantly killed by an ambush, while proceeding from his ranch it Cnnutillo to Jarral. His secretary nid three members of escort were also iiMi. I'iesident Obregon has ordered a burial with full military honours.48 words
-
257 1923-07-27 4 London, .July 21. 1'aris Tht* Chinese Legation don the leport that the Chinese Legation"* and consulates in Europe will owin K to the non-receipt of funds fl*‘! Peking. 111 London, .July 22 A paper read at the centenary of th„ Koyal Asiatic257 words
-
Article112 1923-07-27 4 London. July 23. Mr. Hyslop Beilin a letter to the l)any Telegraph drawing attent .on to the desirability of the encouragement of Empire cotton growing, mentions the spectacular increase of Japan's demands fi r raw cotton. He points out that last year Japan secured 70 per cent,112 words
-
Article46 1923-07-27 4 London, July 22. Berne The trial of Ti.in>ky on charges of fraud involving Fr. 200,000 ended in Tilinsky being sentenced to six years imprisonment. His accomplices. Al. and Mme. Schwenke, were sentenced t»> eight months and three months respectively, all sentences being in contumaciam.46 words
-
Article49 1923-07-27 4 London, July -1 Paris The French losses in the can operations since the beginn ng 1923 are officially stated to be -1 officers and 232 men killed and 35 ortircrj and 552 men wounded. A hundred tribesmen cooperating with the 1” renin have also been killed.49 words
-
Article38 1923-07-27 4 London, July 22. Vienna The eighth European congress of theosophist societies has been opened in the presence of nearly a thousand delegates from all parts of the word, including many from India an, the Far East.38 words
-
Article30 1923-07-27 4 London, July 31 Augusta, Georgia The proiiiiti- nt cotton brokerage house of Barretts is difficulties. The bankers’ ••omm.t’ee nmato that Barretts’ assets approximat <" their obligations of $1,500,000.30 words
-
Article16 1923-07-27 4 London, July Home': The Chamber amid applause adopted the electoral bill 223 to 123.16 words
-
-
TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
-
597 1923-07-27 5 KlM.11-SKItv ICI-.. London, July 23. j Australian critics of thei’ y .,nere 'scheme are a yam raising the V!: ,i the Pacific base ought to be on rl "oast of Australia, preferably h» e,f 1 a i iv»r’ Stephens. London, July| KlM.11-SKItv ICI-.. • - 597 words
-
Article38 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. message from Berlin states that an < 'merit has been sigmod for the deli(,f 110,000 tons of Russian grain to 'many by the end of November in refer German agricultural machinery <>'her goods.38 words
-
Article38 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. t r,,(, n It is reported from Yen''•ng oilfield, where a partial strike 'ies, that ten small fires have n ,lt recently. The l.abour Union •■‘Ppealed for the adoption of non- "•"t methods.38 words
-
232 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. A message from Lausanne summarises the main points in which the treaty of enco is difTevent from ih.o dru't treaty presinte<l to the 'fiuks on January 1. Most of the pouts have already been published, but the treaty also232 words
-
Article109 1923-07-27 5 London, July 2d. The newspapers assert that tnc Government will shortly announce its decision to support, in a modified form, om,.iandi*r Burney’s scheme for an Empire airship services uiui that t onuuu'u ci Burney is ready to start building airships immediately Government is secured. The airships are109 words
-
Article98 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. Ti burv is now involved in the unofficial dock str ke. Three thousand strikers marched from Canning Town to Tilbury at night and by persuasion and intimidation induced a large number of Tilburv dockers to join their ranks. As a result work has been98 words
-
Article88 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. The Postmaster-General uifornied a deputation of the Umpire Press Union that he hop d the licence and agreement with Marconi’s for an Imperial wireless s vice would he signed within a month. The Govern men. expected to have the igh power station at Rugby erected88 words
-
Article87 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. Paris M. Poincare discussed the British* draft reply and accompanyinp documents with prominent officials at the (i,;ai D’Orsay this morninp. It has been arranped to communicate the action r.e intends to take repardinp it to tin* 1* rench Cabinet meetinp on July 2(>. London,87 words
-
Article51 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. The Chinese students from Edinburgh pained t.lu» chief successes at the athletic sports in connect on with the Chinese -undents’ conference at Hiph Leiph, Hod- don. The wife of the Chinese Charpe (T Affaires distributed the prizes. The patherinp was one of the larpest on51 words
-
220 1923-07-27 5 London, July 24. Berlin: One hundred thousand people yesterday, in response to an appeal by the social democratic communist pa* ties i.d the trade unions of Frankfort-on-Main, participated in a demonstration against fascism. All shops were closed. < ollisions with the police occurred after220 words
-
Article163 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. Washington In a letter to Mr. Gompers, Mr. Hughes says recognition of Russia by the United States cannot come while the Soviet leaders continue to evince a spirit of destruction at home and abroad. London, July 23. Washington Mr. Hughes adds that even were163 words
-
Article39 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. Peshawar Further fighting is reported between Nawab A mb and Nawab Miangsl. The former made a surprise attack, killing fifty men. The latter retaliated and exacted ruthless punishment. War refugees are streaming into Peshawar.39 words
-
Article33 1923-07-27 5 Londoh, July 23. It is understood that the final decision repardinp Kenya has been reached by the Cabinet Council, and will be announced in the House of Commons this even in p.33 words
-
Article27 1923-07-27 5 London, July 23. The shippinp tonnape laid up in the principal Rritish ports increased by thirty per cent, to 709,000 tons in the past quarter.27 words
-
Article37 1923-07-27 5 London, July 21. Ajmere A fracas between Hindus nd' Mohammedans resulted in five being i lied and 'several injured. The rioters •'v ll 1 y handled the police. The intervention of troops restored order.37 words
-
-
WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
-
Article396 1923-07-27 5 Kkctkic'n SKKvur.l London, .lu!y -4. I’ln* Treaty has been signed. London, duly 24. Constantinople The day is being obI served as a public holiday in honour of I the signing of peace. The town was beflagged( Kkctkic'n SKKvur.l - 396 words
-
Article152 1923-07-27 5 London, July 24. A White Caper n the Kenya question, relating to the highly c: ntroversi 1 matter of Indian franchise and other rights, states that the Clovermr.ent have decided to adopt the communal system of representation far Indi ns and Arabs on the Legislative Council. 'Pile number152 words
-
Article59 1923-07-27 5 London, July 24. Now York The Times’ Washington •orrespondent states that the* British i"ooptnnc< of Mr. Hushes’ proposal for ‘h* 1 establishment of a twelve tilde l.mit r >r liquor searcher is expected Iv high dministrative officials as the result of ‘he favourable report of the59 words
-
363 1923-07-27 6 London, July 21. 1 n. iodue ing the- Post Office estimates in the* House of ('omnmns, Sir L. Worth-ingtem-Evans stateel that the prine-ipal terms agreed with Marcnnis fe»r the* Erninie- wireless ervie-e* are as feellow.s Mareonis at the- outse-t will provide twei station* and363 words
-
Article92 1923-07-27 6 London, July 25. Melbourne: In the House of Representatives, Mr. Bruce, explaining the Government’s poliey with regard to the Imperial Conference, urges! that the Dominions should be allowed to endorse British foreign policy before it became Empire policy. The question of allowing the Dominions to make treaties on92 words
-
Article91 1923-07-27 6 iiondon, July 21. New N ork The immigration commissioner. Mr. Curran, announces that henceforth ail babies born on the high seas under foreign flags will be admitted to the* United States in spite e>f any elismal old law.” The* commissioner permitted lwe» I*ol:?h babies to e*nte*r91 words
-
Article96 1923-07-27 6 London, July 24. Berlin Following the various evidences of the efforts to exert German influence in new Japan,” as Afghanistan has been described here, comes the report that Government have nominated a Minister to Kabul, where a number of Germans are already working in different capacities and96 words
-
Article72 1923-07-27 6 Leimlon. July 24. Berlin The Moscow statistic! bureau estimates that this year’s harvest is at least three milliard poods, each of forty pounds. The avii liable surplus 500.000,000 ponds, of which 200,000,000 earin' rked for export. The harvest in t 1 t L ■ainc is expected to viebl72 words
-
105 1923-07-27 6 London, July In a speech at the bunkers’ dinner, Mr. Baldwin dwelt on Britain’s achievements in restoring finances. The float ng dloot hud been reduced from £1,500,000,000 to £>00,000,000. All foreign debts had been paid except that to the American Governn.rnt. Officials numbered105 words
-
Article107 1923-07-27 6 London, July 25. In the House of Commons, Mr. R. McNeill. replying to Sir H. Brittain, stated that the Government were doing everything possible to safeguard British lives and property In China. The British Minister at Peking had been authorised to join with his colleagues in pressing107 words
-
Article102 1923-07-27 6 London, July 24. Sir Frank Swetteiiham, in a letter to the Times, terms fantastic the contention that Great Britain is precluded from executing the Singapore scheme by anything said or implied at Washington. He concludes by saying that if tht* dock is built and whether or not102 words
-
Article80 1923-07-27 6 London, July 24. After long negotiations the Imperial Gov* rnment and the British South Africa Company have reached an agreement, which the shareholders confirmed to-day. und' r which the company surrender certain rights in Rhodesia but at the same time retain the mineral rights against a '•ash payment80 words
-
Article81 1923-07-27 6 London. July 21. Sofia The trial has opened at Plevna ■f 05 persons, alleged to have been con••rned in a communist rebellion against the new Bulgarian government, five of vhom are accused of instigating the plot and are liable to sentence of death and ■*hers to imprisonment not81 words
-
Article44 1923-07-27 6 London, July 2a. Official Mr. Leslie Wilson, M.P., has been appointed Governor of Bombay in succession to Sir George Lloyd, whose tenure expires in December. Comdr. B. M. Eyres-Monsell becomes Parliamentary Secretary and Major A. Boyd-Car-penter Financial Secretary to the Admiralty.44 words
-
Article35 1923-07-27 6 London, July 2f>. Simla Speaking at a banquet in his honour, Sir Frederick Whyte, president of the Legislative Assembly, said that the first three years of India’s parliament had been a remarkable success.35 words
-
Article26 1923-07-27 6 London, Jttfy l The Tilbury dock strike is easier. The lb of casual workers are still out, hut the permanent hands are working26 words
-
-
THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS
-
258 1923-07-27 6 fREUTEB’3 SERVICE.I London, July 25. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Lambert, Mr. Baldwin said he did not know whether the Foreign Office was specifically consulted with regard to the Singapore base, but, of course, it wag rt presented infREUTEB’3 SERVICE.I - 258 words
-
Article132 1923-07-27 6 London, July 25. Commenting on the Lausanne settlement, The Times says the treaty is comparatively a model of generosity and justice. The Times and the Daily Telegraph are anxious with regard to the use Turkey will make of her independence, inllv in view of anti-foreign feeling in Turkey.132 words
-
Article78 1923-07-27 6 London, July 25. Reuter learns from a well-informed source that the departmental committee inquiring into the restrictions on bringing liquor into United States waters, has not yet completed its labours. It would, therefore, he premature to discuss the action the British Government is likely to take with78 words
-
Article56 1923-07-27 6 London, July 25. Paris Le Matin states that M. Letrocquer, after visiting the Ruhr, declared that Holland, which had hitherto ignored the Franco-Belgian Regie, now to a certain extent officially recognised it and an agreement wa« being prepared between the Dutch railways and the Regie with a56 words
-
Article54 1923-07-27 6 London, July 25. At an investiture, at Buckingham Palace, the King pinned the Board of 1 fade medal for gallantry in saving life at sea on the breasts of three members of the crew of H.M.S. farlish' fo** resere work when the steamer Hong Moh struck on54 words
-
465 1923-07-27 6 London, July 25. Berlin Negotiations between the Ministry of Finance and the Rcichsbunk and the big banks with regard to the issue of an internal loan on a gold basi* have been concluded. The loan will shortly be issued, the total being 20.000.000465 words
-
-
Article132 1923-07-27 6 The* case* in which a Chinese is charged with brinirin r letters into the f other than through the* Cost <)tnce\ having brought a number of letters from his fellow-vil’agers in China addressee to their friends and relatives in Singapore, came up before the third magis*care. Mt.132 words
-
Article105 1923-07-27 6 James Boyd, aged 24. was- brought ur in the Third Police Court, on Wednesday, on :i charge of vagrancy. It was state that he reported himself to the C.P.0., said he was out of work and had no mean*of subsistence. He asked to be- detain*' sending enquiries,105 words
-
3131 1923-07-27 7 tl'Tom Our Own Reporter.) Kuala Lumpur, July 22. lodgment was given in the F.M.S. (1 f \ppeal, Kuala Lumpur, to-day, JpiK-il of Mr. F. C. Peck airainst 1 K nn of Mr. Justice Farrer-Manoy “‘a,, action against Mr. J. A.3,131 words
-
Article115 1923-07-27 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. July 211. At the Assizes, a Chinese was charged with being in possession of 204 false rubber coupons at a lodging house on June 15. The D.P.P. said that the case would be supported by evidence of accomplices. After the first witness115 words
-
Article117 1923-07-27 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 23. At the Johan Tin Dredging annual meeting, Mr. J. M. Sime, presiding, regretted that the frequent changes in management had militated against efficient organisation for a reductoin in costs. The loss on the year’s working was $100,480, but there was117 words
-
Article89 1923-07-27 7 A telegram lias been received from the Secret *iry of State for the Colonies stating that in a letter published in The 'im.es of July 20. land Linlithgow has e\pr< <sed his regret that in his speech in the House of Lords on July 11, by89 words
-
1095 1923-07-27 8 The hearing of the two charges of murder preferred against the Chine-c, named Kong Ah Font?, who was represented by Mr. If. Baulusz, was continued at the Assise* on July 111 afternoon. Th** prosecution was conducted by Mr. N. 11. I*. Whitley, D.IM*.1,095 words
-
339 1923-07-27 8 In the Supreme Court, on Monday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), Irulan Vadavan sued P. K. Mohamed and Co., for $2,157, balance of account for services rendered and work done, and also money paid by the plaintiff for the339 words
-
Article198 1923-07-27 8 The Municipal health statement for the week ending July 14, gives the total number of deaths as 205 representing a death rate of 28..14 per mille per annum compared with 27.01 in the preceding week and with 33.41 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief198 words
-
894 1923-07-27 8 Johore Buhru, July 22, 1023. A gazette extraordinary published on the 10th inst., contains a bill to consolidate and amend the law imposing restriction upon the export of rubber. The objects and reasons set out at the end of the bill enumerate certain changes894 words
-
425 1923-07-27 8 I Tbc twelfth ordinary annual nwot.ng of shareholders in the Middleton F", 1 M nra > k.d., was held on Saturda1 “t; Ut fi« Ro d Balaeva, 1,' > J. M. Sime presiding, i The Chairman, in proposing the adon Don of425 words
-
Article189 1923-07-27 8 f Captain W. Pratt, district judjrc, Malacca, sitting as a police magistrate, last week had before him Inspector J. J. Barry, traffic inspector, Malacca, who was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Doctor B. H. Ong. The story for the prosecution was to the effect that the189 words
-
Article77 1923-07-27 8 The members of the Lodge .b»h">'' Royal and their friends were entertaind (> dinner on Saturday last by the Hon the Dato Mentri Besar, Dato Abdulhd' i n .Jaafar, at his residence. The dinnci was served in strict Malay fashion ami consisted of a specially prepared Mala77 words
-
Article60 1923-07-27 9 c rult u Times is not responsible for l0 M its correspond- nt*. Corr. t innU ’«hould bear in mind that letter <•' 1 i Misties are liable to# be rejected or r ».i>i»ng down Correspondents must ru tllK S their names, not necessarily for enclose.™ 1 guarantee ot60 words
-
Article581 1923-07-27 9 j/.jnor of the Straits limes. Voui' correspondent Mr. Gow s dis- (iold Mining as it should be carried on is highly ,ul structive to the man n tht stl, 'li' s a company started in a new N° '°T.i Kelantan, to work a proposu coU'UO 1 t581 words
-
Article3001 1923-07-27 9 the Editor of the Straits Times. s I have read with interest the l s I"*! .:;eiu e appearing in most recent S lt> n criticism of the White ustralia policy. Some of the correhave never been to Australia. and therefore are at a disadvanm having no first3,001 words
-
Article873 1923-07-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. I Sir, —Please allow me to ask your readers who take some .airiest, in public inatters to note the following paragraph from your Home Letter of June 21 him j published yesterday Of the favourable impression left by the concession873 words
-
Article336 1923-07-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- I have lately received the annual n port for Murai Tin, Ltd., covering the period, May 1022, to April 20, 11*21. Th< mine manager’s annual report make dismal reading indeed quite vet se t i the rosy prospects336 words
-
Article247 1923-07-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The mail brings fresh evidence that British opiniod is growing strong against the infringement of United State.;’ law on the question of prohibition. Both our present and ex-Prime Ministers have publicly declared the right, of America to confiscate alcoholic247 words
-
Article288 1923-07-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Yesterday morning in Orchard Bond the sight of tlx Middlesex Band aiiin f, r,o;*i.!y in the wake of u Chin* •< funer.d and fo »v. ,.g a Chinese Students’ Band, and a Bengali Band, arh Band playing the funeral288 words
-
Article129 1923-07-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,---Now that Australia i> being disu i'd so i! uch in your columns, I should like to cal! attention to the passage rates to th.it Continent. A return fare to Sydney in 11*18 was in he no ghbourhood of iV»5.129 words
-
Article1120 1923-07-27 10 To the Editor of the Stra’ts T au.-. Sir,—At the recent meeting of the Municipal Commissioners in connection with the above matter things were said which wc feel should not go unchallenged in justice to ourselves and to the ratepayers. We assume, of course, that the newspaper1,120 words
-
Article172 1923-07-27 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. s 1 read your article on Sir I* "'vi i'll Ross, with its generous references ;„v*.|f. »».l P W P er tribute lto Dr. H U tt-r I felt th t in nr.y article I hail not run credit to172 words
-
506 1923-07-27 11 question regarding stolen property pieced in pawn was involved in an appli•ation made on Tuesday in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Barrettl.cmiard, on behalf of the purchaser of a uoid and diamond ring which had been stolen, pawned, and afterwards sold506 words
-
Article1706 1923-07-27 11 On July S, 1898, Ronald Ross clinched his discovery that the carrier of malaria was the mosquito. It is one of the greatest discoveries ever made by medical science, and Dr. Malcolm Watson rightly considers that1,706 words
-
576 1923-07-27 11 The director* of Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Ltd., in their report for the •half year ended December III, 11)22, state In the early part of the period tht* dredge was working in shallow ground of low grade with an irregular bottom576 words
-
Article121 1923-07-27 11 An ordinary Dieting of the Municipal Commissioners will he held ill the Hoar-l koom at 2.15 p.m. on Friday. Included on the agenda is tlu* following motion by Mr. A. K. Baddclcy That this meeting approves suhstantiatil.v of the Town Improvement and •Development Ordinance l'.tdll, and regards it,121 words
-
Article80 1923-07-27 11 A Kurasian, named T. Woodford, was charged in the Second Police Court on l< rulay with the limit oj clothing. *.ilm-* ?4. r from Mr. drove, IMS Waterloo Street. Inspector King stated that the accused had been out of work for nineteen months and had been assisted80 words
-
The Straits Budget
-
Article1148 1923-07-27 12 ,—Straits Times, July 20. We have read through the report of the Incorporated Society of Planters meeting, with much interest. Almo-*. with more we have read through the admirable report of a Suh-f/ommit tee appointed to inquire int <» and report upon questions relating to the salaries, emoluments and,—Straits Times, July 20. - 1,148 words
-
Article1090 1923-07-27 12 Straits Times, July 21. The Singapore naval base continues to excite that particular class of men w .o are or profess to be quite ignorant of internat onal problems, who have no knowledge of strategy, and pretend it* much. We have never seen a more ignorant or mischievousStraits Times, July 21. - 1,090 words
-
Article1123 1923-07-27 12 wot!*! more wholesome.—Straits Times, July 2" To each his task, and to all who perforin their task, whatever it may hr. faithfully and honourably, respect is due. We had an article the other day from th pen of Dr. Malcolm Watson on the twenty* fifth anniversary ofwot!*! more wholesome.—Straits Times, July 2" - 1,123 words
-
Article1071 1923-07-27 13 Straits Times, July 24. Th< British draft reply to Germany has bt.,.n c.ivulate lo the Allied Towers, inclu»iit:vr. vi. understand, the United States It propo* > that a committee of experts .dm!’ <a?«f a. v examine and determine what npara’ Germany is capable of making. A- tallyStraits Times, July 24. - 1,071 words
-
Article1221 1923-07-27 13 Straits Times, July 25. Once more there has been a sort of fill dress debate on the question of the Singapore Naval Base. Honestly we doubt whether that is the question at all. The real point at issue is whether on a highly technical matter we shouldStraits Times, July 25. - 1,221 words
-
Article1016 1923-07-27 13 Straits Times, July 2(5. Peace has been signed with Turkey amid rejoicings at places as far apart as Lausanne and Constantinople. It is, we believe, a sane peace, the best that could be arranged in the circumstances, and yet there is a sense in which it may.— Straits Times, July 2(5. - 1,016 words
-
-
Article179 1923-07-27 14 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires :—The wedding was solemnised on Saturday afternoon, at St. Mary’s (Thurch, Kualu Lumpur, the Kev. B. C. Roberts officiating, of Mr. Ronald Eric Wilson, of the Malayan Civil Service, at present stationed at Taiping, and Miss Margaret Cecilia Strachan, eldest daughter179 words
-
1408 1923-07-27 14 The* report of the directors of Kumpong Kaniunting Tin Divdg.ng, Limited, foi the half year ended December 31, Restates Both dredges worked well throughou* the period in ground of average gram and a total of 383 tons of tin oxide was recovered.1,408 words
-
105 1923-07-27 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 24. The Pinang Gazette says that information reached Penang to-day to the effect that a recrudescence of the recent trouble in Patani between Siamese and Malays occurred yesterday. It is understood that in the course of105 words
-
Article137 1923-07-27 14 The District Grand Master, General Sir Neill Malcolm, conducted the installation ceremony of Lodge Eastern Gate, Singapore, at the Masonic Hall on July 19. The following is a list of the officers for 1923-24 Wor. Master, H. C. Ralls Immediate Past Master, E J Willis Senior Warden,137 words
-
404 1923-07-27 14 (Aneta’s Agency.) Weltevreden, July "o r ‘e<l from Medan that ll r H. S. Ellison, assistant on the T in in Bringm Tobacco Estate, Tandjong 'p/J Beneden-Langkat, Sumatra, has i murdered by Chinese. l n Further details of the estate muni*404 words
-
374 1923-07-27 14 The mail to hand on Saturday brought the news of the death at Uiougnwater. Co. Antrim, on June 7, as re-ult of injuries received during the war of Mr. Thomas Watters Patton, in n> 37th years. the late Mr.374 words
-
892 1923-07-27 15 Im nv nty-fii.'t a:i; a. gvnetai meetj’ ‘ii>. Tronuh Aiii* Ltu., wus bclu ai E.C. “v c- V. Thomas, who presided, hist ,i witli deep regret to the death of Ilt the directors —Mr. rf. H. Moore U lit F. D. Osborne —and892 words
-
446 1923-07-27 15 An order for the return of $BOO, paid by the plaintiff to the defendant as tea-money,” was made by Mr. Justin* Darrett-Lennard in the Supreme Court tn Tuesday. Mr. A. V. L. Davies was for the plaintiff and Mr. M. C. Johannes for446 words
-
Article240 1923-07-27 15 The case in which two Bombay merchant.*. named A. F. Jos.if and Abdul i* liman, are* charges! with extensive j tauds against commercial and banking firms was nientieined before tb<* Third Magistrate, Mr. Gourlay, on Wednesday. Mr. J. G. Campbell, who appeared for the a cused at240 words
-
853 1923-07-27 15 The first annual general meeting of New Scudai, Ltd., was held at noon on Friday at the registered offices of ih" company, (54 Market Street. Mr. J. M. Sime presided and others present were Messrs. J. A. Elias and (law Khek Khiam,853 words
-
188 1923-07-27 15 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, July 19. The < labajasch IlandelsbUid, coml.u m !i„ .1 Liu- question ot the establishment of !he Singapore naval base, say a the cm..' possible c -nciusiun *is thot a war i» m> longct unlikely. It emphasises that(Aneta’s Service.) - 188 words
-
373 1923-07-27 15 I The report of the directors of Ulu I Vain Tin Dredging Limited, for the lialfI year ended December ,*U, 11*22, states ‘that working costs at 3.03 pence per cubic yard show a proiiounce<l reduction is computed with those of373 words
-
198 1923-07-27 15 Thi> Acting Colonial Seen tary forwards the* following official communique for publication The following telegram was sent to th#* S* erctarv of State for llu* Colonies on .June 1 l‘ 1 «»2M On behalf of tht• Government and people of this Colony I desire to198 words
-
224 1923-07-27 16 (From Our Owti Correspondent.) Penang, July 25. A meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce has approved the rules for the election of a member to the Legislative Count.I with the amendments proposed by the ub-committee appointed at the previ< us meeting, which224 words
-
889 1923-07-27 16 An action wa* brought in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, In-fore Mr. Justice Barrett Leonard, by A. I.. A. L. Narayanan ('hotly against A. T. M. M. Mootoo < arpen ('belly ami A. It- V. It. Vecrappa Chctty. Mr. Stuart represented889 words
-
201 1923-07-27 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July' 25. A fatal motor car accident occurred yesterday, at Klang, the victim being a >oung Eurasian, named Victor Boudville, .vho was employed as a c-U-ik in the dices of the Malay Mail, Kuala Lumpur. It201 words
-
99 1923-07-27 16 The following message has been broadcasted from the Rangoon wireless station An S.O.S. message has been received from the Seistan which reports that she is ashore on the east end of Hainan. There is water in No. 3 tank and99 words
-
117 1923-07-27 16 Singapore was visited by an extraordinary heavy rainstorm, accompanied by thunder and lightning, in the early hours of yesterday morning. The low-lying parts of the town and surrounding country were flooded, and trees were blown down. The most serious damage is reported froirj117 words
-
984 1923-07-27 16 Messrs. Fraser and Co’s weekly report dated July 21), states A welcome revival in the price of both tin and rubber was reflected m both sections oi the share market, tin shares keeping very steady with increasing demand for the more popular984 words
-
637 1923-07-27 16 Miss Lillian Newton is to be congratulated on the success of the demonstration given by the pupus of her School of i./ancing at me Vitoria Theatre on Wednesday afternoon. 1 he large audience present enjoyed a programme which embraced nil kinds of637 words
-
Article, Illustration651 1923-07-27 17 scheme for the erection of new public ,.fii cc s for the Municipality cf Singapore .n c limated cost of about $2,000,000 at present under consideration by the Munir.pal Commission. Plans have been j u pared by the Municipal Architect i('apt. Meadows), and above we reproduce651 words
-
1116 1923-07-27 17 Th( rc was a representative gathering at Rafth'.N Library on Saturday afternoon, "hen tin* new junior library was officially opened. This library forms a very welconic? addition to the main library it is housed in a well-lighted and airy room, attractively fitted1,116 words
-
220 1923-07-27 17 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, July 25. The Ipoh magistrate is enquiring into a remarkable case of forged coupons which it is alleged, were tendered by an unknown Chinese on behalf of a bogus chop at Tapah. Two hundred and eighty* piculs of rubber220 words
-
Article90 1923-07-27 17 In the Supreme Court, Kcrcmban, on July I!*, before the lion, Mr. Just ire McCabe-Reay, argument was heard with regard to the amount of damages to be awaided G. A. St. George and Denise Vadet St. George, in what is known as ''ie Seroniban bridge case. Doctors90 words
-
Sporting News and Notes.
-
1407 1923-07-27 18 The following is from tin- Straits Times of July 20 Yesterday's meeting of Xakumur& and Khoo Hooi Hye in the semi-final stage of the Singapore championship singles uas expected to produce something out of the ordinary. It certainly d <l. It uas1,407 words
-
Article958 1923-07-27 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In the interests of Sport, in the true sense of the word, I beg to offer my humble protest against the decision of the Committee of the Singapore Lawn-Tennis Association, as given in your issue of this afternoon,958 words
-
Article16 1923-07-27 18 Monday’s results were as follows Singles—Semi-Final. Hooi Hye beat Nakamura, 6—2, 6 1.16 words
-
Article1342 1923-07-27 18 S.K.r. 1.—Mano and Sonehara beat Sinclair and Kleinman, 6—2, 6—3. S.R.t 2.—Asano and Koizumi beat >vngam and Rajah, 6—3, 6—3. i —Choon Leonjr and Keng Tvo beat Wheatley and de Souza, 6—4, 7—5. The uncompleted semi-final between khoo Hooi Hye and Nakamura was continued and finished on Monday.1,342 words
-
Article120 1923-07-27 19 1 1 rms. Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 21. Much interest was evinced in yesterday'- tic between Huggins and Bagot in tiii. single's championship. The former’s tt j r by 4— it, 10—8, 6—4, was unexpected but deserved. Huggins was seen to even greater advantage than120 words
-
Article97 1923-07-27 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 20. In the Perak tennis championship semi-finals yesterday, Chung Ah Ming beat Ashworth 0—3, 6—2 and Major Mallock buit Major Fare 6—0, 6—1. Ashwoith. the famous runner, payed a irnat game, hut was outclassed. Major Matlock, of the Burma Regt..97 words
-
Article38 1923-07-27 19 flrom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 23. Hie .semi-finals in the Penang cliamrMiships were played this afternoon, evoked much interest. '‘p* Jiang Liat heat R. G. Pash t—6, »>- 3. Wat llye heat O. Heng I.eong, 7—f>.38 words
-
Article185 1923-07-27 19 Never Lost Till It’s Won.” Regarding the match in the Penang i n which R G p ash beat P Z Cheang 0—(5, 6-2, 7—5, the Gazette says I*. I/ r d s et took a dramatic turn. I, h v v a °bviously tired, and could not t„i n185 words
-
Article117 1923-07-27 19 J. A. Dean, of Singapore, who entered tor the men’s singles in the championships at Wimbledon was drawn in the ur.-t round against C. E. Leo Lyle, but the latter scratched and Dean entered the second round with a walk-over. In this round he met117 words
-
Article51 1923-07-27 19 [Reuter’s Service.) London, July ID. Melbourne It is reported that th# Australian Lawn Tennis Council is inviting America and France, including Mdlle. Lenglen, and Britain or Spain to send teams to Australia for the coming season. It offers half the profits or all their expenses whichever is the[Reuter’s Service.) - 51 words
-
Article1957 1923-07-27 19 Singapore and the Negri Draw. (From Our Own Correspondent). Secern ban, July 21. A draw of three all was the result of the Singapore v. Negri Sembilan match in the Malaya Cup competition played here to-day. The game was p ayed in tine weather, betore a laigo crowd, included1,957 words
-
Article1075 1923-07-27 19 S. C. C. Defeat Lanka Union. The S.C.C. did well on Saturday when (hey defeated the Lanka Union in the Singapore Cr'cket Tournament on the S. ground, by <>1 runs. Scores: s. c. c. A. H. Assiter lbw. b Chunchie 14 E. .1. Riches b Jansen 7 P.1,075 words
-
Article385 1923-07-27 20 [Reuter’s Service.) London, July 2ft. At Maidstone Kent beat Somerset by runs. The lost rs were all dismissed for lUn in 1 he first innings. Freeman ok seven wickets for d7. At Northampton Lancashire beat i Northamptonshire by ten wickets. Wright cured ftft not out, in the[Reuter’s Service.) - 385 words
-
590 1923-07-27 20 Much interest was shown in the rowing on Saturday and a large number of ectators followed the races in launched The weather and water were perfect. In the first race, tin* Club Fours, Martin’s crew were the winners by 1 *4 lengths.590 words
-
Article187 1923-07-27 20 The Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association prize meeting, to be held on; August 4 and 6, at Seletar Range, is open to all members of S.V.C., Regular troops and .Tohore Military Forces. The programme. commencing at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, is as follows 200 yards. (Deliberate) small187 words
-
Article901 1923-07-27 20 [Reuter’g Service.] Pelky Decisively Heats Grady. That popular local lightweight l<;<i i J( (.rady turned up fit and we 1 f« r his contest with-the formidable Kid 1Y||< V on July 11>, biA. found more tban h* match and the end of what was to h ave been a[Reuter’g Service.] - 901 words
-
122 1923-07-27 21 a u e Golf Club championshin u. ‘men won by Mr. W. R. Forde, who xi,. i» L. I). Wodehouse in the final ty‘s up and to play. Yade Cup, 1923. The Yade Cup was won by H. p. x f .n,lei 1. who beat122 words
-
Article91 1923-07-27 21 [Reuter’s Service.] London, July 20. At Bis ley after four competitors had ach tied with a score of 07, Lieut, y Klueo'l. lute of the R. F. C„ won the dioot off for the National Rifle Association silver medal for the highest aggregate in the second[Reuter’s Service.] - 91 words
-
Article77 1923-07-27 21 The Singapore Sporting Club cash account for the half year ended June 30, -how* that the half year was begun with i balance of $69,536 and ended with KYT'.'l. li> spite of the fact that donation.' of si,ooo each had been made to St. Andr ws Medical77 words
-
Article35 1923-07-27 21 We understand that the gymkhana arismred by the Perak Motor Union, to be held tomerrow has been postponed and ‘hat ii will he held, on some date in the utter half of August.35 words
-
Article33 1923-07-27 21 [Reuter’s Service.] London, July 19. At Bisley, England with 1,0811 points won the Mackinnon Trophy. Scotland was second with 1,048 points, followed h.v Ireland, 1,028; Canada 1,025 and Wales 045.[Reuter’s Service.] - 33 words
-
Article34 1923-07-27 21 (Reuter's Service.] London, July 21. At Wembley Stadium in an athletic iK a combined Oxford and Oam- v dge team beat a combined Yale and Harvard team by fitfc events to SAo.(Reuter's Service.] - 34 words
-
Article36 1923-07-27 21 [Reuter’s Service.] London, July 23. Melbourne The Commonwealth Gov* ■i nimnt will contribute £3,000 to the of Australian competitors in the 1 •ynipic Games conditionally on the management raising an additional £7,000.[Reuter’s Service.] - 36 words
-
Article25 1923-07-27 21 [Reuter’s Service.] London, July 21. V( h>ey j n th«* world’s sculling chamU'aiship Paddon, the holder, beat Had,"1" h V ten lengths.[Reuter’s Service.] - 25 words
-
Article25 1923-07-27 21 I Reuter’s Service.] London, July 24. A nting team representing Britain 1 'd a United States’ team by 24 iltl hes to 22. iI Reuter’s Service.] - 25 words
-
-
103 1923-07-27 21 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltcvreden, July 23. The Scmurung paper, Locomoticf, also insists upon the necessity of a navy for the Dutch East Indies. It compares the present navy with “an old, grumpy dog,” -nd says, The Dutch Indies want a >oung(Aneta’s Service.) - 103 words
-
166 1923-07-27 21 The scale of fees in respect of processions, etc., has been revised and is published in the Government Gazette. For a procession with chingay they are $lOO per day for a procession consisting of over 500 persons with music other than a chingay, funeral, marriage166 words
-
Article202 1923-07-27 21 Further particulars are to hand conet rr.ing the taking away of a Sikh carter by a tiger on Sunday night. The fatality is said to have occurred near the Ulu Piah Mines. The unfortunate carter lift about 10 o’clock on Sunday morning to cut glass, going202 words
-
Article146 1923-07-27 21 The annual general meeting of the Medical College Union was held on July j n Lecture Hall of the King Edward VII College cf Medicine with the patron. Dr. G. H. Maealister, in the chan. Tlu* main business of the d.»y was the adoption of the revised146 words
-
Article101 1923-07-27 21 An ex-police constable named Sulima, a Mohamedan Tamil, was discovered at .‘5 a.m. yesterday in the Tanglin district impersonating a special constable on rounds. The man was at the hack of some bungalows, and was caught by the Tamil servants, who were alarmed by the harking of101 words
-
619 1923-07-27 21 The following report is officially supplied The annual general meeting of shareholders of Johan Tin Dredging Ltd., was held on July 23 at the company’s registered office, 148 Bclfield Street, ipoh. Mr. J. M. Sime, (chairman), Mr. T. F. Anderson619 words
-
Article20 1923-07-27 21 CHKLVAN. On Sunday, July 22, 1923, at 4)0-9, Bukit Timah Road, to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony K. C’helvan, son.20 words
-
Article188 1923-07-27 21 PRODUCE Singapore, July 26. Gambier 12.00 (Cube No 1 unpicked) 20.00 Copra, Sumlried 10.40 mixed 00O Sago Flour, Sarawak 4*65 Pepper, Black 1 J.75 white, Sarawak 21.60 Pearl Sago 8.50 Tapioca, small flake 10.00 aiu all pearl 13.00 medium pearl 13.00 Rice Siam, No. 2 per koyan188 words
-
Article453 1923-07-27 21 MINING. Singapore, July 20. I*')ie Vai. Pd Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Batar.g Pwlung 0.42% 0.47% 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.32% 1.37% 1 1 Jelaatoh 0.10 0.20 bom 1 1 Johan Tin 32% 37% £1 1*1 Kam.Kamunling 17/- 48/10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.50 8.00 5 5 Lingui453 words
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement86 1923-07-27 21 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits. Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $54 a year. The post free price of86 words
-
-
Obituary30 1923-07-27 21 DEATH WKE. On sluly 2, 1923, at 15, I’ayuh Lane, Madame Wee Wan Nco, aged 65 years, beloved mother of Mr. Lee Choon Seng (proprietor of Thy# Hin A o.30 words
-
The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
-
Article52 1923-07-27 1 General Rubin r Items 1 Rubber Coupon Dispute I Jum- Rubber Returns The Planter's Lot London Rubber Stocks f B. I. and Indian Labourers Loral Rubber Auctions :i Correspondence—- Planers a Meeting"* and Reports Stapolt N’al Rubber Go. 1 Henrietta Rubber Lower I’eral; Rubber London Asiatic Rubber ‘J Rubber52 words
-
Article238 1923-07-27 1 From ii stuti'incnt ittsut'd from SimlJ, it is understood that raw rubber has been exempted from the payment of import duty. Itukit Kepong Rubber Estates declare a first interim dividend of five per cent, in respect of the year ended December 21, payable on July ID. The Cicely238 words
-
Article178 1923-07-27 1 The annual report of the Stapoh Nal Rubber Co. for the year ended January 31 state- that the whole of the tapping jircv.t is in jfood condition nnd with small exceptions free of hiking, No cleaning up was attempted this year, but existing clean areas were178 words
-
1048 1923-07-27 1 (From Our Own Correspondent K Kuala Lumpur, July 2<>. A civil action of more than usual .'igniticancc was heard in the Supreme Court yesterday before Sir Lional Woo<l1 ward, Chief Judicial Commissioner. The parties concerned were Swee Heng jS. ong and Co., rubber1,048 words
-
873 1923-07-27 1 The eleventh annual general meeting of the Henrietta Rubber Estate, Ltd,, was held on June 15 at London House, New London-strect, E.C., Mr. W. H. Shelford (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said the result of the year’s working was a loss of873 words
-
1498 1923-07-27 2 twelfth ordinary general meeting o\ver Perak Rubber Estates, Ltd., Lid on June 14, at Winchester House, SfBn-d Struct, EC.. Mr. H. M. the Chairman) presiding. .‘pi, Chairman said Last year 1 deplore the ill-health of Jr. Ridea!. t u .,i Chairman.1,498 words
-
Article105 1923-07-27 2 Amalgamated.—22,582 lbs. Bfd u.— 24,500 lbs. Borelli. —2,217 lbs. Bukit Kepong.—8,(510 lbs. Breach Tin and Rubber.—14,000 lbs. Bukit Kiara. —1(5,000 lbs. Brook la nd s.—51,810 lbs. Beranang.—21,655_ lbs. Chembong.—85,495 lbs. Cheras. —22,000 lbs. Connemara. —11.040 lbs. Darrang.—13,285 lbs. Equatorial. —4,950 lbs. Fosbrerr. —4,8(58 lbs. Glenshiel. —24,959 lbs.105 words
-
1293 1923-07-27 2 Th? fifteenth ordinary general' meeting of the London Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company, Ltd., was held on May 28 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association (Incorporated), 2-4, Idol-lane, K.C., Mr. H. J. Welch (the Chairman) pres'ding. The Chairman1,293 words
-
221 1923-07-27 2 The following is tuken from the repcit of u sub-committee appointed by the incorporated Society of Planters) to inquire into and report upon questions relating to the Malaria- emoluments and the general conditions and terms of service of managers and assistants on221 words
-
Article78 1923-07-27 2 Messrs. L<wis and P*at, writing on Tuesday state:! To-day’s cable from >tr London office gives London storks •r. s tons, total now on hand 49,983. This small increase is accounted for by the strike of dock labourers interfering with the movement of goods. Under the Rubber Restriction78 words
-
Article65 1923-07-27 3 (The Strait* Time* is not responsible fjr the opinions of it* correspondent*. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters •nust be short and to tho p'lint Long Tumbling epistles are liable ts be rejected or luthlessly rut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessurily for publication but as65 words
-
Article497 1923-07-27 3 Planters.” Ter the* Editor of the Straits Times. S r,- Tour Leader <»f the 20th instant is distinctly heartening to all whe> ready understand the* pre»ducing side A this world-re*<|uire*mont industry. May one sav, at »he* outset <>f any discussion of the* light of the* estate emtdeiyer to better his497 words
-
Article192 1923-07-27 3 The Associated Press of India, according to an exchange, understands that, as the result of an interview between Mr. A. Narayana Rao, M.L.C., who is interested in labour questions, and the Protector of Emigrants and the 1 lan go on Agents of the B.I.S.N. anel192 words
-
692 1923-07-27 3 Messrs. Lewis and Peat, report Singapore, July 18. The past week has seen a more active market and a fair amount of business has been transacted. London registers a small advance with a steady market, while New York is firm with verv few692 words
-
RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
-
376 1923-07-27 3 Stock 0* Par Exchange Par 3?®* Value. Company. Prices. Value. Company. Pri*** £1 Anglo-Malay 22/9 2/ London-Asiatic £1 Ayer Kuning 38/9 2/ Lubok l, /7> 8 £1 Bakap Plantns. 13-16 £1 Lumut 37/6 11 Banteng (Selangor) 26/3 £1 Malacca Plantns. 40/ £1 Batu Caves376 words
-
699 1923-07-27 3 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt. 312,500 1 Allc'.iby Nfcw ($1) 1.20 1.30 1.25 1.35 160,000 1 nil year 30-9-22 ..Alor Gajah ($1) 1.30 1.40 1.30 1.40 727.214 2 ..Am. Malay ($2) 2.05 2.15 2.06 2.15 439,425699 words
-
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement326 1923-07-27 4 I -'■MB ‘uiim PR r one is hoping that there will be a further drop in car prices but when you have seen the BUICK fgg Five Stater, Four Cylinder Standard Model at rt ’Jn*±,‘ l T y ••A a M^>, r Qm BUCK !P?V»>V» > •»sagfo.;7 j[ -V*vx ‘tvVc326 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement154 1923-07-27 5 SALES and SERVICE WEARNE BROS. Ltd ENGINEERS BOAT BUILDERS 20 H P. t Ford Marine Engines Complete with Propeller. Shaft and Coupling, Water and Oil Pomps and Reverse gear. $1,000 s 1 Gray Marine Engines Complete with PropeMor, Shaft and Couplings, Salt water outfit, Oil pump, Magneto, Controls and Reverse154 words
-