The Straits Budget, 17 February 1927
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1927-02-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] \o. a.ia'i SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 1927 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7<L28 words
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Article314 1927-02-17 1 Page K 1 >K.KX— An Unhelpful Attitude i lunch t risis 'it < ivil Service Salaries Problem of Mr. J ook .r. ltte red Bank Notes itT With K, ods 5 Occasional Notes I ranee and t hina Shanghai Landing Tlie China Crisis March to the South ’•ict lire-.314 words
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Article3176 1927-02-17 1 Mis. r v h'Xij I* t"‘ Methodist Boys’ 1 XuniatrL u,ni)U D is leaving to-day, 1 1 th M*dan \n7i r'* Wl11 Principal ,an Methodist Girls’ School. The Malayan Relief Fund at Kuala Lumpur n »w totals $128,401. South Taiping Tin has declared a 5 per cent,3,176 words
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Article603 1927-02-17 2 Happy Result of Singapore I Scheme. Tenement Houses on Dickinson Hill. The prohibitive c *st of cleaning up Singapore’.- shophous* ili.-tricts has so often been advanced as an argument t damp the entnu.-iaMii of retainers Him the experience of the Municipal Coin* missimers in one c«*>tly scheme603 words
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Article74 1927-02-17 2 (Aneta’s Service.) Sourabaya Cotton Warehouse Destroyed. (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, February 11. The Sourabaya Warehouse Company’s capoc warehou.-e at Tandj *n z Perak, Sourabaya, has been burnt flown. The builq was tota !v destroyed and was in-ur** for 150,000 guilders. The canoe was insured for ”00.00.) gudder-(Aneta’s Service.) - 74 words
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Article27 1927-02-17 2 The r->ur.d-*bf-world liner Belrmiland, w;:-; U.h t nn board, i- dm at Sir.gap*-re cr February “Jt. and will i.-ave two days lifer r Cak*u“n27 words
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Article807 1927-02-17 2 A Lesson for the Optimists* It is a pity that some of rhe courage, ous people who are continually reviling swimmers about their cowardice in keeping t the pagars, were not present at Sea iew Hotel pagar last Sunday afternoon. The tide was a particularly high one,807 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article897 1927-02-17 3 f;c*nt attitude of indifference.— Straits Times, February 1<>. Mr Hayes Marriott, author of the phrase, “We cannot put a policeman cm every rubber tree.” achieved something marly as good when lie said .•The obvious remedy is to send the cars tome.” This was at the Legislative louncilf;c*nt attitude of indifference.— Straits Times, February 1<>. - 897 words
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Article815 1927-02-17 3 ir- nirni'.'rn Christian progress.—Straits l imes. February 11. It would be idle to deny that the Anglican Church is facing one of the greatest of crises in her history, owing to the proposed revision of the “Book of Common Prayer,” now being put forward by the ('(invocationsir- nirni'.'rn Christian progress.—Straits l imes. February 11. - 815 words
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Article947 1927-02-17 3 country is not lost sij-ht of. Strait* injos, February 12. !n an article on the Singapore General Ho.-pital we suggested that if it were impossiolo to obtain the strength of medical staff which circumstances require th** pro-poets offered by the Malayan medical service were obviously not sufficountry is not lost sij-ht of. Strait* ' injos, February 12. - 947 words
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Article990 1927-02-17 4 Cook to a minimum.— Straits 'rimes. February 14. Although the problems raised by the present position of Britain in China are found to occupy popular attention at Home for some little time, yet there is a problem raised in the King’s Speech at the recent openingCook to a minimum.— Straits 'rimes. February 14. - 990 words
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Article968 1927-02-17 4 cuircnry is in daily use.—Straits Times, I’Vbruacy 1"'. That disease lurked in the dollar, whether the note be of a denomination of one, five or ten, was a very frequent allegation in the past with the people of the Straits. Filthy paper money of a value scarcelycuircnry is in daily use.—Straits Times, I’Vbruacy 1"'. - 968 words
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Article1002 1927-02-17 4 AWAY WITH FLOODS —Straits Times. February 16 Homes are wrecked by earthquakes the stricken people build again on the devastated sites Villages are destroyed by flaming lava the villagers bandy wait for the earth to cool before starting reconstruction Farmers are washed out of their farms and their crops ruined—Straits Times. February 16 - 1,002 words
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Article136 1927-02-17 5 Tlrc report of the directors of Maynard and Co., Ltd., for the twelve months ended October 31, 1926, states that the year 1925-25 shows a profit on trading of $S,399.43. Unfortunately, there was a defalcation at the Mir: branch amounting t" $<>.191.29. This amount has been written136 words
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Article133 1927-02-17 5 here was a very encouraging turn out V n Sl!r <la v R ,r the S.V.C. route march, rii-V *<r? HnH to the Swimming the route covered many streets on e way out, and the Corps w r ere accomfT- y ll,e ban(1 of the 2nd Bn.133 words
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Article47 1927-02-17 5 r are Lli’;! Ui S the Third Police fir. D. 5 r Smith, a European, '•'p’tged v Ihe Municipality, was <’ lice ne« i (in .y; n K a motor car without at nr- W,thn:n h>hts h Anderson c- M P-’n. the dnv prev’ous. A47 words
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Article1924 1927-02-17 5 [Stiaits Times, February 10-1G.] With the return of the sun and a cessa•ioii ot deplorable news from up-country ‘here has been a notable disinterestedness in the appeal made through our columns a few weeks back on behalf of the sufferers from the disastrous floods throughout Malaya. Distress in1,924 words
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Article502 1927-02-17 5 Government’s Attitude On Car Parking. Nominations to Council. At a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association held ;n the Singapore Exchange Room on the 14th instant, Mr. J. G. Campbell presiding, Mr. C. C. Dunman referred to the .•ecent statement in Council of the Colonial502 words
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Article1350 1927-02-17 6 Mr. L. It. Daines and Miss Kathleen Nutt. A wedding of much local interest was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, on the 9th instant, when Miss Ina Kathleen Rothcry Nutt, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nutt of Batavia, Java, was married to Mr. Li nel1,350 words
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Article85 1927-02-17 6 Tourists Visit Bangkok En Route To Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, February 15. The Red Star liner Belgenland arrived this morning with 1570 tourists on board. They will spend a day here, and a full programme has been arranged. It is unusual for round-the-world tourist finers to85 words
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Article71 1927-02-17 6 Further Evidence Wanted Hy Coroner. 'Hie Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) held an nuiiM’v n Tuesday into the death of a ‘•-year old Chinese child, who was killed a Joo Chi at Terrace on February 10 by being crushed beneath a falling coconut ree. 1 1',"71 words
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Article227 1927-02-17 6 Three Performances at The Victoria Theatre. It was a very happy idea of the Singapore branch of the ex-Sorvice Association and Volunteers to show their interest in the troops of the Garrison by organising rhree performances at the ictoria Theatre. The last of these was given on227 words
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Article106 1927-02-17 6 Query on Soviet Russia’s Influence. Tokio, February 11. At the general budget committee meeting of the Lower House, Mr. \uji Kodama, Seiyukai, put a query to the Foreign Minister regarding the influence of So\iet Russia in Outer Mongolia. Mr. Kodama slated that the Foreign Office should do something106 words
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Article113 1927-02-17 6 Society People on Far Eastern Tour. The American motor yacht Warrior arrived at Singapore yesterday with i party of American and English society ooople on board. The yacht is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harii. on Williams, of New York, who have with them as guests Mr.113 words
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Article51 1927-02-17 6 European Lady Loses Her Hand Bag. Another case of bag-snatching occurred in High Street at seven r 'clock last night when a Chinese youth j. t away with a hand-bag belonging to I\. s. N. Knocker, of 104 Tanglin Road, and containing a silver cigarette51 words
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Article804 1927-02-17 6 Salary Scheme for Sanitary Inspectors. Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 2 hald on the 7th instant, included the following Agreed to permit Dr. Copeland, A.H.O., and Dr. Gilmour, Bacteriologist, to undertake instructional work at the Medieal College and to accept the small fees payable therefor.804 words
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Article2608 1927-02-17 7 [REUTER TELEGRAM] To be Used for Protection Only. COMMONS DEBATE. Mr. Lloyd George’s Tribute To Government. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, February 9. In the debate on the address Mr. Thomas endorsed Mr. MacDonald’s remarks regarding China. Mr Lloyd George said he was delight- i* a’ the ‘line[REUTER TELEGRAM] - 2,608 words
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Article72 1927-02-17 7 Soquel to Grounding of Local Steamer. A marine court of inquiry will be held in the First Magistrate’s court, Singapore, to-day to investigate the ground in# of the steamer Han Hong Lion*? on a reef of Banka Island on January 14, The assessors will be Capt. G. If.72 words
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Article120 1927-02-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, February 15. A pleasant function took place in the State Council Chamber, this morning, when the Resident presented the Imoorial Service Medal to the Christian do Silva in recognition of his meritorious service in the subordinate survey department. Before the presentation120 words
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Article1681 1927-02-17 8 iKIXTKIl TKU'.UtAMl M. Briand’s Statement Of Position. Brcservation of the Strictest Neutrality. litliCTKU TF.U'.GKAMI London, February 9. Baris The Bress continues to splash the crisis in China. The Figaro, in an article entitled Anglo-American Entente,” says tnc Chines- drama with its repercussions throughout Asia will severely strainiKIXTKIl TKU'.UtAMl - 1,681 words
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Article910 1927-02-17 8 First White Troops Since Boxer Troubles. Warm Welcome from Foreign Population. Honor Kong, February 9. The second battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment left for Shanghai on the transport Vasna. The second battalion of the Durham Light Infantry have left for Shanghai on the transport Takliwa. Shanghai, February 9.910 words
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Article1280 1927-02-17 9 SOMNOLENT MORMON - BY SOMNOLENT MORMON. nf the Bougainvillea Bush they sa> f if you were to watch it closely for the space of twenty-four hours, you i i timl that it conforms to a system to .hat which h„ 3 been Lntod bv the English-speaking people live in Malaya.1,280 words
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Article131 1927-02-17 9 At the annual general meeting of the Singapore Peranakan Association, held at their Club House 28-:?, Weld Road Singapore, on January 30, the following gentlemen have been elected oilier-bearers for the current year :—President, Syed Sagotr bin Abdullah vice-presidents. Rahmat bin Abbas and Bidin bin Sanian; bon. secretary,131 words
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Article787 1927-02-17 9 Sunday’s Race for Bowl And I Cup 'i In glorious weather, eleven boats turn- 1 I ed out for the first round of Sunday’s Category Race, and promptly at 10 a.m. Mr. C. Boden Floss, the Race Officer of i the Day, sent the boats away for a beat787 words
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Article175 1927-02-17 9 Directors Meet in Kuala Lumpur. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wrote on February D :—A meeting of the directors of Pontianak Gold, Ltd., was held at the Kwong Yik Bank on Monday last. There were present Messrs. H. N. Ferrers, A. H. Flowerdew and San Ah Wing. Mr. Flowerdew,175 words
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Article193 1927-02-17 9 Straits Students at London Celebrations. The Straits Settlements with a c »ntingent of seven are well represented amongst the 40 other countries sending students to University College, London, now about to celebrate its centenary. University College was the first institution of its kind in the world to offer193 words
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Article135 1927-02-17 9 Injured Child Dies from His Wounds. Another death has resulted from the murdeious attack on a Chinese family in Thomson Road on the evening of January -6, tiie victim being Wan Bcng Chin, the eight year old son of Wan Kim Toon, the murdered towkay, who was135 words
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Article124 1927-02-17 9 Australia’s Oil Storage Contribution. It is stated authoritatively in Sydney, according to a telegram from the Daily Telegraph’s correspondent, that Australia will make no monetary grunt towards the cost of the Singapore base in view of the naval expenditure to which the Commonwealth is already committed. It is124 words
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Article64 1927-02-17 10 [The Strait* Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters mast be short and to the point. Look ep sties are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose then names, not necessarily for publication but as guarantee64 words
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Article661 1927-02-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The escape of the Chinese from Hospital reported in your Saturday edition savours of much suspicion and will doubt require some answer to satisfy the C.P.O., and it as is stated six P.Cs wore looking after this man, his661 words
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Article195 1927-02-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— It is common knowledge that < rtain Singapore Insurance Companies r< oral an ;fill the prime movers of the above-mentioned legislation. Opposed t** their views are the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese Chamber of t on.rncrce, the I195 words
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Article455 1927-02-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I heart'ly endorse the suggestion of One of the Parents re the alteration of th<- school hours of the Convent and Si. .Joseph’s Institution. Besides the advantages mentioned by your correspondent and Another Parent, there is the further advantage of455 words
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Article445 1927-02-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-Kuala Lumpur, like other towns, ‘ins grown in population by leaps and bounds, within the last few years. WinL* there has been a steady demand lor houses there was a dead stop in 1 the date of the Enactment, in the445 words
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Article602 1927-02-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Motor accidents seem to be frightfully increasing with the lapse of time, M*d the time has come for very vigorous action on the part of the Traffic Police to cope with the present rash driving of motor-buses. These rash drivers who602 words
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Article1638 1927-02-17 10 WHY CALL IT A SCOTTISH COMPANY To the Editor of the Straits Times. gi r> _\Vhenever the Singapore Volunteer Corps parades in public one is impressed by the big turn out of members of the kilted c mipany and thinks what a tine patriotic lot of men Scotsmen are Inquiry,1,638 words
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Article169 1927-02-17 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, -On reading through your paper of the 11th instant, l happened to come across an article, headed as above, by A Citizen. To c-unplain against untimely firing of crackers and insist on respecting the la* is all very good169 words
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Article615 1927-02-17 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —It is with some satisfaction that one reads Mr. Bagnail's reference to the Amateur Wireless Society of Singapore at last Legislative Council meeting suggesting that Government may take it over or assist it financially in sonic tangible way. Situated615 words
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Article226 1927-02-17 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Some months ago the conveners of the Singapore Mercantile Co-operative Society held a public meeting at the Victoria Theatre and Mr. Boyd, the assistant oftieer-in-charge and Registrar of Co-operative Societies Department, was kind enough to come down and enlighten us on226 words
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Article234 1927-02-17 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The minutes of the last meeting of the S.S. (S.) A. Committee published in your issue of yesterday record that I d’ssentcd from the resolution that this Committee disapproves of the statement that the Government will no: accept any responsibility whatever234 words
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Article176 1927-02-17 11 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir—It has been announced that the defence force for Shanghai is to include one Guards battalion. Having many times enjoyed the privilege of seeing a Guards battalion under •xcrcise <»t Windsor, in France, and elsewhere, would it be idle176 words
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Article53 1927-02-17 11 Abou U.ko p.m. on Monday a Chines'*. N'g Ch Sicw, who was in Banda Street •it the junction of Sago Lane, was shot iu th«• abdomen and is now in the General Hospital. It i; alleged that two Chinese won* concerned in this attempted murder, out no arrests53 words
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Article522 1927-02-17 11 Pious Hopes of Unknown f ootball Supporters. Everyone must be aware that the Asiatic followers of Singapore football take the game very seriously, but the following letters, addressed to the sport* Officer of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment which have been published in the regiment’s magazine, the522 words
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Article76 1927-02-17 11 An accident which resulted in Mr. Hennis Jackson, of th Kir "•tone beupr injured occurred on the Kalian* Ko«:>J on the Pth inst.. about H.dO a.m. Mr Jackson was motor cycling along the real when a motor lorry came out of a loion Me apparently mi.sjud/t76 words
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Advertisement124 1927-02-17 11 Property Sale. The following Singapore and Johore properties were sold bv auction at the saleroom of Cheotiff Koon Sen*r and Co., 30, hulja Street, on the fit!i inst. h roc hold land in Hccioh district, area, ol,!M»p square feet, bnujrht by Mr. Wee Sena Kiat at 11 cents per square124 words
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Article482 1927-02-17 12 Collector’s Award Doubled By Court. Question of Preserving Ancestral Graves. Four applications to review awards made by the Collector of I.and Revenue for land acquired for public purposes wire down for hearing by the Chief Justice (Sir WtUiam Munson) in tin* Supreme Court on Tuesday Mr. W. Dunman482 words
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Article202 1927-02-17 12 Malay Constable In Kncounter between (.tinmen. A Malay constable was on patrol near Banda .Street in the early hours of Tuesday when several Chinese suddenly appeared and <>n<* fired a pistol almost pointblank at the constable. 1 he shot missed the constable and struck a ricksha202 words
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Article90 1927-02-17 12 Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. ,M, 0KTS Increase EX 0BTS Increase 1926 1927 Decrease 1026 1927 Decrease (in thousands of dollars.) n 0 .i January *7,905 M3, 330 4.575 144,094 94,(02 49,392 Feli-nary K0.105 March 95,333 April *7.302 May 74,50s June *3,731 (in thousands90 words
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Article219 1927-02-17 12 Thirty Years’ Service in Far East. Pangkok papers «if the 12th instant, record the death that day of Mr. R. ivdwards. Agent ot the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank at Bangkok. Mr. Edwards was admitted to the I Nursing Home about fourteen days ago. suffering from an219 words
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Article1053 1927-02-17 12 The following passengers are proceeding to Europe by the Moron which sailed on Friday I Mrm A. Jamieson, B. Storey. G. F. Woollett. K. Fenningworth A F 1 havenot, K. I). Fleming, II. J. L. El'bourne! •\'is. R. R. Broome, Capt. and Mrs. C p «l.-. F. Crebbin. F.1,053 words
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Article155 1927-02-17 12 To t C10 February 13.—The* Government JJ to the Diet a bill to include Saghalien in the Home ruled territories and to grant the population common election rights. nanp A PP eaI Court, consisting of H J»°n»peitz, C hief Judicial Commissioner, Mr. Justice Deane and Mr. Justice Dins155 words
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Article85 1927-02-17 12 Innings Victory in Test Match. Splendid Bowling by Astill. (Special Cable to the Straits Times.) Calcutta, February 9. With only ten minutes to play, the M.C.C. defeated All Ceybn by an innings and 91 inns. Following Hie tourists’ score of 431 for eight, Ceylon were out for85 words
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Article415 1927-02-17 12 Taiping Tin Dredging.—4BB piculs, 1,246 hours. 160.UU0 yards. (The No. 2 dredge lost 09 hours on account of boiler clean'ng and repairs). South Taiping Tin Dredging.—467 piculs. 596 hours, 140,000 yards. Batang Padang.—oo piculs, 584 hours, 51.000 yards. Gold dust 5 taels. Klang River. —815 piculs, 572 hours,415 words
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Article29 1927-02-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, February 15. Ratifications of the treaty between Siam and Norway signed in July. 192 s were exchanged at Oslo this morning.29 words
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Article1092 1927-02-17 13 Schemes Awaiting Purchase Of Dredger. More Houses and Less Mosquitoes. [Special to the Straits Times] Important reclamation schemes in the C,, viang and Kallang river basins, which vouU not only provide much-needed land r residential and industrial purposes l (llt materially assist the anti-mosquito iair.paign in1,092 words
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Article223 1927-02-17 13 Report of League of Nations Health Bureau. The following message was issued by the Health Section of the L.ngue of Nations (Geneva) and broadcast from Nauen Station Influenza is abating in the southern districts of England and spreading in the Midlands; the north is comparatively free of the223 words
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Article150 1927-02-17 13 The health bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau, for the weak ending February 5, states: Africa.—ln Port Louis (Mauritius), one plague case. India.—Bombay Forty-one smallpox cases with 11 deaths. Calcutta Twenty-nine cholera deaths against *‘!B luring previous week 77 cases of small)ox with Of* deaths against150 words
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Article573 1927-02-17 13 Trustees Sue Many Beneficiaries. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, February 0. Certain bequests of the late Towkay Luke Chow Kit to his eldest son Loke Yaik Foo, well-known in local motoring «;nd tennis circles, formed the subject of somewhat unusual litigation in the Supreme Court on573 words
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Article162 1927-02-17 13 Decision of Mr. Justice Brown Overruled. (From Our Own Correspondent). IVnang, February 10. The Court of Appeal, consisting of Mr. Justice Sproule (President), Mr. Justice Deane and Mr. Justice Din?more, allowed the appeal of Tan Eng Soon against the judgment of Mr. Justice Brown in favour of appellant’s162 words
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Article550 1927-02-17 13 Progress Report of Local Aid Society. From the ri port of the Discharged Presences’ Aid Society for the year l'J2fi we gather that the society has now become established on a sound footing, and it is gratifying to note that it has received the support of practically all550 words
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Article178 1927-02-17 13 Perhaps the claim of Singapore as the most important port in the East for mails and passengers may be disputed, but last week’s arrivals and departures show that there is some justification f<r si eh a claim. On the 7th inst., them {’•rived the outward178 words
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Article767 1927-02-17 14 Service Of Intercession At Singapore. Chinese Christians in The Cathedral. A large congregation from the Chinese Christian churches in Singapore assembled in St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Sunday morning, when a service of intercession was held in connection with the crisis in China. The Bishop of Singapore conducted767 words
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Article849 1927-02-17 14 Mr. Hayes Marriott Extols Subordinate Members. The Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr Hayes Marriott, when performing thy opening ceremony of the Junior ivi Service Association’s New Club house, on Saturday, spoke in high praise of the work performed by those in subordinate positions. The new club house849 words
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Article468 1927-02-17 14 Police Constable Gives An Explanation. A Malay police constable appeared before the District Judge, Mr. P. A. K David, on Monday charged with allowing a prisoner to escape from legal custody on February 3. The prisoner who escaped was a Chinese charged with attempted murder of his wife468 words
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Article209 1927-02-17 14 Sequel to Accident in Cecil Street. The case was continued on Friday, in which Mr. Kenyon Slade was charged with causing hurt by a rash act and driving a motor car without a licence on December 15 in Cecil Street. Evidence was given by Mr. Mitnro, managing director209 words
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Article206 1927-02-17 14 Government Servant’s Fine Record. Ixmg Service Medal Presented At Singapore. An interesting ceremony was witnessed I in the Civil District Court on Monday when a Government servant of fortyi seven years s and tig was presented with 1 the imperial Long Service Medal, j The recipient was206 words
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Article214 1927-02-17 14 Ferocious Labour Contractors In Malaya It is one of the world’s finest roads that runs into the jungle from Singapore, t igers’ footprints show up on the asphalt road and the spiced air of Johore awakens a pang of acute expectation as the black road leads214 words
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Article139 1927-02-17 14 Alarming: Find in Rubbish Heap. About 4 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, a variant who was looking 1 for tins and other rubbish in a Municipal dust heap in Telok lorong happened to come across some distress signals which apparenth, some careless individual had dumped there. He was139 words
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Article77 1927-02-17 14 His Excellency the Governor left Sinp:‘■ pore l>y the F.M.S. yacht Seabed 1? 1 r».m. on the 10th for Port Swottrnna His Excellency will he in residence Kuala Lumpur until about March 8 "'he he will return to Singapore. The following have been ntayinir Government House :—Sir Gcori.ro77 words
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Article, Illustration114 1927-02-17 15 The Bride and Bridegroom. At St. Andrew s Cathedral on the ‘>th instant the marriage took place of N 1r. I.. K. of the British An rican Tobacco Co., Batavia, and Miss Ina Kathleen Kotherv Nutt, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.I'lmtus. by StuUto, - 114 words
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Article, Illustration54 1927-02-17 16 On till 7th inst the annual Methodist conference reception was held in the grounds of Oldham Hall School. Barker Road, when some three hundred guests were present, together with the members ol the conference. In the photograph on the left are Bishop 1 itus l.owe. Bishop Oldham and54 words
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Article, Illustration22 1927-02-17 16 Men. women anil children bathe in the stream near Batu Caves during their annual Taipusam religious observances.22 words
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Article, Illustration19 1927-02-17 16 Chinese serihes make good money during New Year festivities by writing messes lor the illiterate.19 words
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Article, Illustration24 1927-02-17 16 Hie Old Post Ollitc at the end ol Battery Road. rnoi Lo yu ,uay vv,un car Parking was unnecessary. I'hotos. by Miydtti.I'hotos. by Miydtti. - 24 words
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Article, Illustration34 1927-02-17 17 I lind .Van's Huff won by J Pinson. J l.amb. senior, secures Veterans' race. I). I). IV Cook winning long jump. Ashworth wins the 440 yards in fire style.34 words
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Article, Illustration25 1927-02-17 17 Photographs taken at a comic football match played on the Ksplanadc at Penar.g on January 14. /*/<o/«'. hy II ToklSilfsit/*/<o/«'. hy II ToklSilfsit - 25 words
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Article, Illustration57 1927-02-17 17 I'hnlo /»v .\nutiin I*llo' o Sliiili.t taken at the reception following the wedding of Miss Mura Smirnova, ballerina of the Stavrinaky Hallet, and Mr Monia l.ilter. pianist with l.eguime'i Orchestra at Raffles Hotel, and also a composer, who were married in Singapore on I'ebruary 5. /’mo/o/’mo/o l>\ .1null in I'll«»'<» Slu,li t - 57 words
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Article, Illustration29 1927-02-17 18 (Jn the Road to Muar. Crowing the road in a Sampan. The Road to (ienuanjr. Railway Undue over Segamat River. Photos, by Alt bin I\jy\i.Photos, by Alt bin I\jy\i. - 29 words
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Article, Illustration95 1927-02-17 18 Major IV. II Klkins. of Singapore, won the op«.n golf championship at Hua Hin. Siam, on February 5. This is the third occasion on which he has won the championship lie won in l‘>24 and 1V20 also and the .trophy becomes his own personal property. W. II.95 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
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Article1031 1927-02-17 19 (kei tf.r telegram] Only one Government Recognised. THE SHANGHAI PROPOSAL. Canton Officials Decline To Reply. [keiter TELEGRAM] London, February 11. V, \ustcn Chamberlain’s letter to the of Nations on the subject of reviews the principles adopted at Washington Conference, on which, li'22. British policy in China(kei tf.r telegram] - 1,031 words
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Article54 1927-02-17 19 Belgian Royalties Visit London Exhibition. Rugby, February 13. The King and Queen of Belgium arrived in London last night, having travelled from Brussels to ?ee the exhibition of Flemish ait. Their visit is of a private and unofficial character, but they lunched to-day with King George and Queen54 words
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Article65 1927-02-17 19 London, February 13. Rome Marquis de Pinedo, who was planning a world flight, took off from Sardinia on a llight to Brazil. Ilis plans •re uncertain, but apparently he has modified his previous intentions and will mrobahly fly to South America and return home via the65 words
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Article29 1927-02-17 19 Shanghai, February lib Tukio The Lower House passed the Budget unaltered. The total i.« Yen 1,730,000,01*0, int hiding 255,000.000 for ih? Navy and 212,000,0'»0 for the Array.29 words
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Article485 1927-02-17 19 Order Restored Throughout PortugaL Heavy Casualties and Much Damage. London, February 0. Wa hington The Slate Department has been informed by the American Minister at Lisbon that the American Legation was repeatedly hit by rifle and machine gun bullets and was therefore abandoned. The Minister describes the situation485 words
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Article75 1927-02-17 19 London, February 12. Washington The foreign affairs com- r.it of the Mouse >f Representatives ipiovrd the bill authorising the approfiat ion of 000 requested by President lOiidge foi further participation of the ’niied States in the Geneva Arms Conference. The cnmrr tteo (li;\ !.°sed the advisability f75 words
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Article578 1927-02-17 19 [rf.uter far eastern service.] Canton Does not Recognise Dismissal Arrangements for Collecting Surtaxes. [relter faii eastern service.] Shanghai February 10. Peking Mr. A. H. F„ Edwardes, who was appointed to succeed Sir Paranoia Aglen, has so far declined to assume tha Inspector-Generalship of Customs. The vernacular papers[rf.uter far eastern service.] - 578 words
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Article682 1927-02-17 20 Policy in Accordance With Covenant. Lord Balfour’s Statement Ol Position. London, February 9. In the House of Lords, replying to the debate on China, Ix>rd Balfour announced that the British Government had sent a communication to the Ix*ague of Nations explaining the Chinese situation and declaring682 words
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Article147 1927-02-17 20 U. S. Rails Collapse But Later Recover. Excitement on New V ork Exchange. London, Februury 1). New York: Traders short in VVheeling Lake Erie stock hoping for relief when the market opened were grievously disappointed to find the stock open at ten points higher. to Shares later147 words
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Article83 1927-02-17 20 Assembly Motion of Censure Carried. London, February 1*. New Delhi: The Assembly by to 45 carried a motion censuring the Government for the decision to postpone the Exchange Ratio Bill until March 7. Government spokesmen had declared that the House must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the83 words
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Article137 1927-02-17 20 Five Thousand Coolies Cease Work. 1 London, February 11. Colombo Five thousand harbour loolies have stiuck for a rise of wages. Departures of several ships are delayed. London, February 11. Colombo A thousand harbour coolies are striking for a rise of wages, and an attempt is being137 words
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Article62 1927-02-17 20 London, February 9. Washington: The new immigration quotas, even if finally adopted, cannot be elective before July, 11)28, instead of 11)27, in consequence of the Senate resolution in favour of postponement, which the House immigration committee approved. The committee also drafted an amendment repealing the new62 words
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Article54 1927-02-17 20 London, February 0. Geneva LitvinofT has sent a letter to the Secretary-General of the League in which the Soviet refuses to participate in the Geneva conference for the formation of an international relief organisation intended to give assistance in the event of great national disaster. Litvinoff even54 words
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Article30 1927-02-17 20 London, February 9. Washington Mr. ilhur announces that owing to lack of funds the Navy will not compete for the Schneider flying cup at Venice this year.30 words
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Article195 1927-02-17 20 An All Round Decline In Trade. No Communications Regarding China. Rugby, February 14. In the House of Commons a number of questions were asked about relations with Russia. One was whether any communications had passed between the Soviet Republic and the Foreign Othce on the subject of195 words
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Article130 1927-02-17 20 Alms Dish Given by King George. Rugby, February 13. To-morrow” Sir Esnu* Howard, th* British Ambassud r in Washington, will formally hand over to the new Episcopalian Cathedral of St. John the Divine. New York, an alms dish in silver which is a gift presented by King130 words
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Article87 1927-02-17 20 Many Killed Widespread Suffering. Shanghai, February 14. Tokio Snowstorms, which continued unabated in Northern Japan over three weeks until Saturday, when the w.athei cleared, are again raging, causing widespread death and destruction and intense suffering. Later As a result of a heavy snowfall all railway, telegraphic and87 words
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Article33 1927-02-17 20 London, February 10. New York: Fire which broke out in the Navy Yard burned down three warehouses and destroyed five anti-aircraft guns. The loss is estimated at $1,000,000.33 words
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Article797 1927-02-17 20 Navy’s Peace-Time Work Important. Russian Menace in the Far East. Rugby, February 13. Commenting in the Observer upon President Coolidge’s proposal for the limitation of th so classes of warship not covered by the Washington treaty, Mr. J. L. Garv in says France, Italy and Japan will resist797 words
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Article574 1927-02-17 21 Hankow Negotiations i Broken Off. i HONG KONG PROTESTS. farmers’ Array on British Boundary. Shanghai, February 13. It i« reported from Japanese sources the i eking Government have mfornieJ London that any agreement regarding Hankow must be ratified by l ekn ;r Shanghai, February 15. Hankow The574 words
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Article21 1927-02-17 21 \y London, February 10, TV tl Irit trnation a l n!® slet5 let ratified the nal Opium Convention.21 words
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Article532 1927-02-17 21 Distinguished Gathering At British Service. A Precedent Which Japan Set. Rugby, February 9. A service of prayer and recollection lor the late Emperor of Japan was held in Westminster Abbey to-day, and was attended by a large and distinguished congregation. Prince Arthur of Connaught represented the King532 words
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Article76 1927-02-17 21 Assets Purchased by Mr. W. R. Morris. London, February 9. The ofTor of Mr. W. R. Morris to purchase the assets of Wolseley Motors, Ltd., has been accepted. ft Mr. Morris is the well-known manufacturer of the Morris-Cowley and Morris-Oxford cars. The compulsory winding up of Wolseley Motors76 words
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Article171 1927-02-17 21 No Supplies for Warship At Wanhsien. Hankow Stops Cases in Mixed Court. Hong Kong, February 11. H.M.S. Teal when at Wanhsien was completely boycotted in connection with supplies from shore. An American steamer left Ichang for Shanghai bearing a further six refugees. Shipping godown strikers have presented British171 words
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Article297 1927-02-17 21 United States Reservations Rejected. London, February 10. New York It is reported from Washington that the State Department has announced that Britain and two others rejected the American reservations on the world court. The New York Times says Our Government may think they can get on without297 words
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Article97 1927-02-17 21 Thomas Edison's Eightieth Birthday. London, February L2. New York With 1,150 inventions to hi* credit, Mr. Thomas A. Edison celebrated his 80th birthday on February 11 by taking a holiday, which hp spent in company with Mr. Ilenry Ford, reading hundreds of telegrams of congratulation and being97 words
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Article92 1927-02-17 21 Big Increase in British Exports. Interesting Board of Trade j Figures. London, February 11. The Board of Trade returns for January are approximately £113,600,000 imports and £55,422,000 exports. Rugby, February 11. The trade returns show a gratifying increase in British exports during January. Exports amounted in value to92 words
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Article220 1927-02-17 21 Preparing for a Decisive Battle. London, February 12. Managua During the fighting at Chinandega the C mservatives were helped by a battalion of women headed by Senorita Natalie Garcia, a girl of twenty years. The battalion worked feverishly passing ammunition to the men in the trenches, cleaning guns and220 words
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Article171 1927-02-17 21 Speculation on Mr. Kellogg's Intentions. London, February 9. Washington: In connection with the speculation as to whether President Coolidge will accept nomination for reelection in 1928, it is interesting to note that, while the President refuses to discuss the question, friends of his areof opinion that he171 words
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Article87 1927-02-17 21 London, February 9. f Paris The police claim to have discovered two persons, one Polish and th® other Chilian, who have been carrying on a drug traffic with Shanghai. They said they amassed in eighteen months a fortune of several million francs which they deposited in London87 words
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Article2010 1927-02-17 22 President Coolidge’s New Proposals. Supplementing the Washington Treaty. London, February 10. Washington Pre?id« nt Coolidge, in a message to Congress, says lie has inatrucled the Ambassadors in London, Paris, Rome and Tokio to-day to present those governments with a memorandum suggesting that they empower the delegates at tin* forthcoming2,010 words
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Article212 1927-02-17 22 Conversations Proceeding With Britain. Prudence Forbids a Definite Pronouncement. Shanghai* February 1*5. Tokio: “Japan’s policy of non-inter-ference in China never means neglecting the necessary protection of her rights i.nd interests China,’’ stated Baron i-hidehara. replying to interpellations in the Upper House. He added Naturally Japan would have212 words
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Article124 1927-02-17 22 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Ten Killed in Crash Near Hull. I.ondon. February 14. It is estimated that twelve person.' were killed as the ri suit of a collision near Hull between an express train from Withernsea and the Scarborough express Six of the Withernsea coaches, in which were mostly[BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] - 124 words
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Article173 1927-02-17 22 Labour Amendment to Address Rejected. London, February 14. The House of Commons by :41-i to 1J5 rejected the Labour amendment opposin, the projected trade union leci.lati *n are adopted the address replying to the speech from the Throne. The Labour members were uncertain <■; the Government's intentions,173 words
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Article58 1927-02-17 22 Shanghai, February Tokio The Privy Council ha* 5 to withdraw the reservatlr n the age limit which Japan provimi' made at Geneva in connect n \vi !i ti'*’ White Slave trail).*, thus brir.gmg ll age limit, as soon as Imperial san’tier received, to 21. the stme a*58 words
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Article175 1927-02-17 23 Terrible Scenes in Eastern Europe. Hundreds Killed When Houses Collapse. London, February 15. V ienna There was considerable loss life and damage to property in an rilmuake in Ilerzgovina and Dalmatia. 1 1 Twelve deaths are reported at Sarajevo, ;m d many were killed at Metkovio, Dalmatia- Nineteen175 words
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Article125 1927-02-17 23 The Worst Fojr for Fifty Years. Rugby, February 15. The fog which has now beset the English Channel for five successive days was so bail at noon to-day that all mail and passenger services between England and the Continent were suspended. This fs said to be125 words
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Article102 1927-02-17 23 Serious Trouble Breaks Out At Indore. London, February 15. Bombay The Times of India reports 1 t serious communal rioting occurred Indore, where five people were killed an( l 19 injured. A party of Hindu women motoring lorn a religious ceremony were attacked ‘‘‘'owing music in front of102 words
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Article112 1927-02-17 23 Rugby, February 15. nimJlf 0s tmaster-General states that the A," of cal s made on the leansinancr., Wire ess service since its U r tlon on Ja nuary 7 is 338. Forty TL n ere from England-lo-ninrr announces that ah| P service will become availV irtrini a ur112 words
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Article32 1927-02-17 23 j, Paris, February 10. Wj 'T* K Spanish delegates at the f f n ,.‘'once, M. Briand said he ■'"'fii.lan ion of an agreement in Siting 11 1 treaties already32 words
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Article231 1927-02-17 23 Captain’s Worst Trip for Forty Years. London, February 11. New York The liner President Harding docked this afternoon six days late after what the captain described as the worst trip in his forty years at sea. He said that from the time he left Cherbourg the ship231 words
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Article93 1927-02-17 23 Geneva Delegate for North And South. London, February 14. Geneva Mr. Chao Hsin Chu, in an interview, declared that he had authority to speak both for North find South China. While internal differences might exist, he said we are unitedly facing external problems affecting our sovereignty and status93 words
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Article102 1927-02-17 23 Dwindling Membership In United States. London, February 14. New York According to a survey of American Communism issued by the Rand School of Social Science, there are now only about 6,000 members of the Communist party of America compared with (35,000 in 1919. 1 The survey reveals that102 words
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Article81 1927-02-17 23 A League of Nations Committee. Rugby, February 14. In accordance ith a resolution adopted at the December meeting of the Council of the League of Nations, a committee consisting of Lord Cecil, M. de Brouckerc and M. Titulascu will meet in London to-morrow to draft a definition of81 words
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Article30 1927-02-17 23 London, February 9. Teheran The first weekly North Persian air mail service lias been inaugurated by a German Junkers machine flying to Enzeli en route to Russia.30 words
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Article36 1927-02-17 23 Rugby, February 15. The 1: test weekly return shows a fur»her (Fcreo e of 28.000 in the number of 'in-’midov'd. 1 b»* total being now 1.303,500. This is 158,600 more than a year ago.36 words
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Article137 1927-02-17 23 King Presents Historic Despatch Boxes. Rugby, February 13. It. is underst od to be the King’s intention to present to the Commonwealth of Australia now buildings which the Duke of York will shortly open on behalf of His Majesty at Canberra the pair of despatch boxes which137 words
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Article66 1927-02-17 23 Further Steps Towards Consolidation. London, February 15. Paris A further step towards consolidation of the French floating debt has been taken with the issue of four milliard francs worth of fifteen year seven per cent. Treasury bonds, which were covered within a few hours. They are designed firstly66 words
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Article99 1927-02-17 23 London, February 10. New Y >rk The first month’s operations of the trans-Atlantic wireless telephone have been a commercial success The receipts satisfactorily exceeded expenditure. The proportion of American calls tc Eritish was 9 to 5. New York Mr. Gates McGarrah has been appointed chairman of99 words
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Article90 1927-02-17 23 London, February 11. Washington The Senate passed the i McNary Haugen Farm Relief Bill which will provide a fund of £50,000,000 to finance the withdrawal of surplus cotton wheat, rice, corn, etc. from the market. London, February 12. Washington The Senate passed the Farm Relief90 words
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Article46 1927-02-17 23 London, February 13. The Hague The famous Dutch Islamist, Dr. Snouck Hurgronje, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday was presented with funds for a' Snouck Hurgronje foundation, to which Holland, native Princes in the Indies and scientists throughout the world have contributed.46 words
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Article49 1927-02-17 23 London, February 12. San Francisco It is reported from Calexico that a series of earthquakes rocked the Imperial Valley this m irning. The damage was confined to buildings which were being repaired as a result of the shocks in the same district on New Year’s Day.49 words
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Article48 1927-02-17 23 London, February 9. Santiago de Chile The Cabinet has resigned. Colonel Carlos Ibanez, Minister of War, the so-called strong man of Chile, is forming a new Government. He declares that a strong government is necessary to combat the spread of Bolshevism in Chile.”48 words
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Article110 1927-02-17 23 Suggestion to Purchase British Possessions. London, February 10. Washington: In a speech in the Hoase of Representatives Mr. Hamilton Fish, junior, advocated the purchase of the European possessions in the Caribbean Sea and Central and South America with a view to adequately protecting the Panama. Canal110 words
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Article26 1927-02-17 23 London, February 12. Paris Monsign >r Tsu, one of the consecrated Chinese Bishops, left for China from Marseilles on board the General MeUinger.26 words
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Article24 1927-02-17 23 London, February 11. The Hague Owing to slight indisposition, Queen Wilhelmina has been medically ordered to remain indoors this' week.24 words
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Article179 1927-02-17 23 Mr. Bruce’s Plain Talk To Canada. Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister of Australia, in a farewell speech to Canada at the Canadian Club, Victoria (B. C.), declared that no Dominoa would ever remain neutral in any war involving the security of the Empire, adding— But although we179 words
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Article251 1927-02-17 23 Sequel to a Forward Share Transaction. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. February 11. Messrs. Fearon and Co. were defendants in a suit heard before Mr. Justice Farrer Manby this morning. The suit was undefended. The statement of plaint was to the effect that the plaintiff Mr.251 words
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1320 1927-02-17 24 A. W. S - Notes and Comments By A. W. S. The following notes by A.W.S. on the financial position and outlook ille <u e< London, January 20 There can be no doubt that Great Britain at the end of 1926 was sadly crippled. Effects1,320 words
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Article73 1927-02-17 24 Mwlay Volunteer R.C. Competition. The Malay Volunteer Rifle Club February spoon shoot took place at Bukit Tinmh Range on Saturday, the 12th instant, and resulted as follows 200 yds. nett.—Sergt. Bahari bin H. Ismail. Handicap Lieut. II. A. Aziz. 500 yds. nett. —Sergt. Mohamed Hassan. Handicap Pte. Abu73 words
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Article80 1927-02-17 24 (Aneta’a Service.) Batavia, February 10. The market place of Tandjong I‘riok was last night the scene of heavy fighting between 500 Timorese, Padangeso and others from the crews of ships lying at Tandjong Priok. The fight was a sequel to the theft of 50 guilders from(Aneta’a Service.) - 80 words
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Article41 1927-02-17 24 M. tor tar No. J. B 1107. which was ivZ. In' K,,ra t r< ,n Hi Strpet las ,V m I on t>. as s,ace been found w, V""i ,Wkl f Seletar Post Thomson *Ro»d? W lh 741 words
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Article452 1927-02-17 24 Interesting Contention by The Defence. The District Court on Friday was the scene of long legal arguments before Mr. p. A. F. David, in which two Chinese were accused of having in their possession goods with a false trade mark and of also selling the goods with452 words
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Article271 1927-02-17 24 Singapore Complainants In Kuala Lumpur. The Malay Mail of Monday contains tiie following report In the Kuala Lumpur police court, on Saturday, before Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, the case was continued in which Edgar Brothers and V. M. Eusopc and Co., merchants, of Singapore, are271 words
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Article551 1927-02-17 24 Objects of Government Nautical Classes. In the annual report of the Director of Education for 1925 it is recorded Nautical classes for Malays started with an enrolment of 113 but this fell off so badly that they had to be abandoned before the end of the year.”551 words
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Article105 1927-02-17 24 Short List Before The Chief Justice. Business in the Bankruptcy Court was disposed of in a very short time before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) on Friday. A petition for a receiving order and a motion for substituted service in the case of Chop Ban Choon Chan105 words
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Article47 1927-02-17 24 Strange Passengers on Steamer At Singapore. The British India steamer Mundra arrived here on Monday with over a hundred monkeys on board, destined fur Australia. The Mundra sailed from Calcutta, anl the monkeys are presumably going to represent their species in Australian Zoological collections.47 words
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Article940 1927-02-17 25 Chang Tso Lin Prepares An Offensive. v Warning to Wu Pei Fu’s Followers. Shanghai, February 10. 11(Uvimr an earlier message from >, ling comes a message from Japanese Uk in Hankow stating tnat hengtien U o are marching southward along four reported from Peking that Chang940 words
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Article185 1927-02-17 25 China New Year Staff Bonus Carried Off. One of the most daring daylight robberies that has occurred for some time in the central district of Shanghai was perpetrated about 2.30 o’clock on January 28 in the office* of the Sinwanpao. According to the story related, armed robbers185 words
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Article83 1927-02-17 25 Rubber Growers’ Association Open Fund. A telegram has boon received from the Rubber Growers’ Association, London, stating that that Association has opened a fund for the relief of those who have suffered in consequence of the floods in Malaya, and has headed the subscription list with 50083 words
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Article95 1927-02-17 25 Experimental Hites on Sick Bradford Man. Bites from mplacia-infocted mosquitoes hav'? lean experimentally tried ;s a cure a Bradford man r.ub’t nng from •Icgcrmration of the tis.uos of the spina 1 cord and the b»vin. At» i■foetal of the Ministry of IloaUh •i!;uvd the mouth of a bottle95 words
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Article828 1927-02-17 25 Fine Football in 1926-7 Season. The Rugby season of 1P2G-27 has probably been productive of the best football seen in Malaya since the War (writes an upcountry correspondent who hus seen all the teams in action). During the past two seasons some brilliant young players have arrived in828 words
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Article149 1927-02-17 25 [Reuter Telegram.] England’s Narrow Victory Over Ireland. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 12. In the Rugby international at Twickenham England beat Ireland by eight points t > six. The weather was dull and foggy. There were 40,005 spectators. The same was played at r. tremendous pace throughout. Ireland attacked[Reuter Telegram.] - 149 words
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Article37 1927-02-17 25 [Reuter Telegram.] Davis Cup Entries. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 12. New York The United States Lawn Tennis Ass >ciation has received Davis Cup challenges from South Africa and Switzerland. Both will play in the European zone.[Reuter Telegram.] - 37 words
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Article115 1927-02-17 25 Allahabad, February 4. Miss Jenny Sandison, a Calcutta girl, won the ladies’ singles in the All-India Tournament. In the final she beat the champion, Mrs. McKenna, by 8 —0, 6—4. In the men’s doubles championship, the victors were Nigel Jones and N. B. Deane, who beat S.115 words
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Article124 1927-02-17 25 [Reuter Telegram.] England and Wales Draw. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 12. In a s ccer international at Wrexham, England and Wales drew three all. The weather was dub. There were 15,000 spo'-tnlors. ii was a fa t and exciting game, and a draw was a fair reflex of[Reuter Telegram.] - 124 words
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Article145 1927-02-17 25 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, February 11. In the final of the Golf Mixed foursomes, for the prizes presented by Mr•and Mrs. T. F. Anderson-Pole, Singapore, Mrs. II. E. Burgess and Mr. <1. i). Wallace, deftntod Mr. and Mrs. S. I* Morton by holes. A j„:ha1 entry was145 words
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Article741 1927-02-17 26 Rules for Inter-Commercial Cup Competition. A meeting was held at the office of the Hon. Secretary of the S.F.A# at No. 6, Battery Road, on Saturday to discuss the rules for the Singapore Inter-Commercial Cup Competition. The following firms were represented:— Guthrie’s (Ong Seng Wan), Borneo Co. (C.741 words
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Article392 1927-02-17 26 Singapore Flayer’s Third Win. (From Our Own Correspondent). Hua llin, February 5. Major W. H. Eikins, of Singapore, won the open golf championship ut Hua Hin to-day. Tnia is the third occasion on which he has won the championship—he won in 1924 and 1926 also —and the392 words
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Article241 1927-02-17 26 Garrison G. C. February Medal. The following cards were returned in the Men’s monthly' February medal. G. C. Nash 2 up Lt.-Col. J. D. Richmond 1 down Lt. A. J. Frith 2 T. M. Hussey A. C. Potts R. C. Giggins 4 E. A. Brown 5 U 91 21241 words
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Article1292 1927-02-17 26 Moderate Attendance and Fine Weather. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, February 10. Fine weather favoured the third day's racing and there was u moderate attendance. The following were the results Rare 1. 2nd Pony Griffins B (one mile and a distance). 1. LADY LOVE (Haie) 8.12. 2. UNTONG1,292 words
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Article144 1927-02-17 27 Favourite Jockey’s Fine Form At Ipoh. Billctt’s fine performance of ridv five winners at Ipoh on Saturday j leasure to the many who know and this popular jockey. He has been j n Mnlava for a number of years for lour has held the reputation ,’f Kdnir144 words
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Article337 1927-02-17 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Bad Beating for Flyweight Champion. [Reuter Telegram.] London. February 15. Boston In a ten rounds contest J hr.nv Yacca outpointed Fidel La Barba. rv world’s flyweight champion. No title was involved. I.a Barba received a left hook to the vv in the first round and was knocked[Reuter Telegram.] - 337 words
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Article34 1927-02-17 27 [Reuter Telegram.] A Pole Jump Record[Reuter Telegram.] v London, February 15. iv’ r Sa in Carr, of Yale r 1 v jth v' r° m rnr Pole jump llh u Let 9*4 inches.[Reuter Telegram.] - 34 words
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Article506 1927-02-17 27 [Reuter Telegram.] League and Scottish Cup Results. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 9. The following are the results of League matches and Scottish Cup replays, played to-day Digision I. Manchester U. 3 Newcastle 1 Division II. Notts County 2 Wolverhampton 2 Division III (Southern). Crystal Pal ace 1 Exeter[Reuter Telegram.] - 506 words
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Article181 1927-02-17 27 Loincloth Ladder From Gaol Wall. Excitement was caused in Rangoon in the early hours of January 31,. hy* the firing of the rifles, followed by the sounding by the gaol buglers of the battalion of military police quartered' in the vicinity of the Rangoon gaol. Four Burman prisoners,181 words
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Article45 1927-02-17 27 The Honorary Treasurer, Malayan Floods Relief Fund, Singapore, acknowledges receipt of the following contributions Already acknowledged $36,451 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 2,000 Singapore Japanese Society anil the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun 907.50 William Gossage Sons, Ltd. 500 Total $39,858.5045 words
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Article62 1927-02-17 27 Li DWELL. On February 8, 1927. at Sourabnyn, the wife of R. S. C. A. Bidweli, of a son. SLATER. On January 17, 1927, at Kemari, Pierrepoint Road, Acton, England, the wife of C. D. 43'ater. a son. WERE. On February 7, 1927, at the Maternity Hospital Singapore, to62 words
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Article142 1927-02-17 27 Singapore, Februairy 16i EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/4 5/16 On New York, Demand 55 15/16 PvLvate 90 d/s 67 Vi On France, Bank T.T. 1396 On Lidia, Bank T.T. 153 Vi On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 10142 words
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Article631 1927-02-17 27 Singapore, February 16. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 57/6 58/6 cd. £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 32/- 33/1 1 Batang Padang 0.86 0.90 £1 £'l Chenderiang 27/- 28/6 £1 £1 Eastern Siam 25/- 26/£1 £1 liaad Yai 34/- 35/1 1 Hitam Tin 1.10631 words
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Advertisement87 1927-02-17 27 NOTICE All communication* for both th« Strait* Time* ltd the Straits Budget should b*. addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. T he p.ist free price of the Straits Times te th*» United Kingdom nod foreign countries is S*l8 a yenr. The post free price87 words
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Obituary91 1927-02-17 27 DEATHS UFA*NIK.- On February 14. 1927, p.t Moseley Birmingham, Sara Maria Rennie, in her 84th year, relict of the late James Rennie of Newton Stewart, Kircudbrightshire, and Birmingham. (By cable) R I.P. M’s. EU KONG.—At Eu Villa, 7. Adis Rond. S.ngapore. on February 9, 1927, Mra. Eu Kong, Iho beloved91 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article92 1927-02-17 1 General Pag* Singapore Official Quotations 1 Rubber Price Averages J London Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction J Rubber Position (By A. W. S.) New Rubber Uses 1 Malaya Flood Relief 1 Local Rubber Auctions 3 Rubber Smuggling 3 (’eyIon Rubber Control 3 Preventive Service Malayan Floods Rubber Returns92 words
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Article78 1927-02-17 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Forward Contract Quotations Spot Seller l'rifcit N April July 1‘oti* l/don S’porc Feb. Mar. June Sept. Feb. n. H. to i a 7 0.66*2 o.«6 o.r.7 0.611*2 o.7i'* n 1 6*% 0.04*1 0.05'/* 0.06 1 2 0.61) 0.71 l:j 1 6*4 0.64% 0.65V* 0.66 '478 words
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Article25 1927-02-17 1 Rubber price averages in the current Restriction quarter up to February 16 were as follows Singapore 65 09 cents London Is. O.Hld.25 words
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Article28 1927-02-17 1 Lewis and Peat’s cable from their London office gives 1,200 tons increase making the total London rubber stocks at February 12, as revised, 56,940 tons.28 words
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Article235 1927-02-17 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Jv» ,l *ber Association held its 799th auction on February 16, when there was catalogued 1.415,757 lbs. or 632.03 tons offered 1.113,597 lbs. or 497.14 tons; sold 1,020,242 lbs. or 455.46 tons. Spot London Is. Id. New York 38 cts. PRICES REALISED.235 words
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1332 1927-02-17 1 A. W. S - Notes By A. W. S. Waiting from Ixmdon, under dat“ January 29, A.W.S. says Price during the past week has hovered between Is. 7d. and Is. 8d., and it is obviously the intention of consumers to let the cut to1,332 words
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Article632 1927-02-17 1 Golf Tee With Rubber Fingers. Rubber is being used in many new ways for sports purposes. Here av three samples applied to golfing: The primary function of all golf te*.< is to elevate the ball, and the novel feature about a new tee is the manner in632 words
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Article742 1927-02-17 2 Labour Difficulties Aim! Tapping Policy. IA venteenth annual ordinary the Singapore Para i- ftes Ltd., was held in mail h V l fan.M, idol Une. E.C., Mr. i Hamilton, the- Chairman, presidin*- ia imian, in the course of his re1 he C fill The profit for the742 words
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Article434 1927-02-17 2 Good Results During Past Year. The sixteenth annual general meeting of Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held.yesterday at the registered office of the- company, Ceylon House, 49 and 51, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. V. R. Wickwar (the Chairman) presiding. In the course of his speech, the chairman434 words
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Article344 1927-02-17 2 The Secretary of Bukit Katil Rubber Estates, Ltd., Malacca, has circulated the following letter to shareholders, dated February 8:— Information has indirectly reached your I directors that certain shareholders not I in favour ef the purchase by the Company of the compact block of 984 acres344 words
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Article1247 1927-02-17 2 Steady Increase in Production Maintained. The first ordinary general meeting of Baling Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on December 29 at 24 Coleman Street, K.C., Mr. Stanlake Lee (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said As regards the accounts, there is little 1 can add to the statements1,247 words
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Article388 1927-02-17 2 Record Profit—Dividend of 40 Per Cent. The seventeenth annual ordinal general meeting of the Rraunstora (Malay) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on January 10 in London. Colonel K. S. Dunsterviile, C. B., who presided, said that the prjfit for the past year was a record for the company,388 words
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Article1561 1927-02-17 3 i Arrangements for Sale To London Company. An extraordinary general meeting of Malakoff Rubber To. Ltd., was held on the 9th inst., at I'nion Building, for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing resolutions in respect of the Kale of the company’s estate to a company1,561 words
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Article694 1927-02-17 3 I Moderate Demand for London Smoked Sheet. Lewis and Peat (Singapore) report:— Singapore, February 10. Owing to the holidays our weekly rubber report was not issued last week. Since last writing the market has been quiet and irregular. The demand for sp.-t aiyl nearby rubber has been694 words
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Article605 1927-02-17 3 Launches Make Further Captures. Our Kuala Lumpur correspond writes on Friday :—Reports of sewra captures of rubber smugglers have bee received by the local Customs authorit y In one or two cases rubber was >♦ tismed and in others the delinquent succeeded in showing the launchmen clean pair605 words
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Article60 1927-02-17 3 The Controller of Rubber, Ceylon. send ,JS ne following 1 statement o:’ exports oi i u.»oer from Ceylon during the 5th R' stnction Year Actual Exports Exportable Ceylon- Export K\poi‘* Maximum Produced Inuorted Late Month Rubber Rubber Tons Tons Tor* Gallons Nov. 1026 4.1*23 4 0, **oj60 words
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Article445 1927-02-17 4 Officer Drowned While Chasing Rubber Smugglers. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, February 12. The perils of the restriction preventive l;t jl* wt>r e further illustrated by the death at Batu Gajah yesterday of Mr. W. C. U.own. who, a few months ago, retired from the preventive service as445 words
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Article354 1927-02-17 4 Reports of Damage to Rubber Estates. Home papers to ham! by the last mail contain information regarding damage to rublier estates during the recent Hoods in Malaya The following cable has been received h.v the Lendu Rubber Company, Ltd.. London, from their Malacca agents On Tembeling estate all354 words
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Article621 1927-02-17 4 Sound Financial Position Of The Property. The first ordinary general meeting of the? Sungei Puntar Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on December 17, at 24, Coleman Street, E.C., Mr. C. G. Bois (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his speech, said :—The621 words
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Article854 1927-02-17 4 Anglo-Johore Consolidated.—21,000 lbs. Ayer Kuning.—100,000 lbs. Anglo-Sumatra.—69,242 lbs. Asa ban.—56,600 lbs. j Anglo Malay.—108,982 lbs. Allenby.—40,703 lbs. Alor Gajah.—14,615 lbs. Ayer Panas. —72,000 lbs. Australasia. —16,630 lbs. Batu Village.—1,547 lbs. Bikani.—56,500 lbs. Broome (Selangor).—57,870 lbs. Bukit Kajang.—98,977 lbs. Bulgownie.—30,550 lbs. Bukit Kubu. —18,600 lbs. Bruseh.—22,215 lbs. Batu Tiga.—120,100854 words
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Article790 1927-02-17 5 A Record Production And Profit. The sixteenth annual general meeting of the United Temiang (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on December 20 at the registered office, 5 Whittington Avenue, K.C., Mr. Robert F. McNair Sc At (the chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in moving790 words
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Article838 1927-02-17 5 Messrs. Macphail and Co/s Weekly Report. Macphail and Co.’s weekly report, dated February 15, states The period under review lias preserved m uniform dullness with no outstanding feature to report. The prices of the principal commodities remain more or less stationery, that of rubber being Is. 0*4d.838 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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467 1927-02-17 5 Stock Par Exchange Value. Company. Prices. £1 Abaco 21 Allagar 4/:{ il Anglo-Malay 11 Ayer Kuning /10 11 Banteng 2/ Banteng Consolidated *./n 11 Batu Caves 27/6 11 Batu Tiga 2 A 2/ Bekoh 2/74 2/ Bertani Consolidated 7/6 2/ Brieh J/ 11 Bidor467 words
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770 1927-02-17 5 Capital Issue l'aid Up alue Dividends 312,500 1 20 p.c. int. a/c yr. 28-2-27 100,000 1 00 p.e. for year 30-9-26 479,425 1 30 p.c. int. a/c yr. 31-3-27 197,556 1 5 p.c. int. a/c yr. 31-12-26 727,964 1 5 p.c. int. a/c yr.770 words
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Advertisement386 1927-02-17 7 February u, wzi lnni oixv/uiu i 1: t V’ SECURITY EFFICIENCY THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO LTD. (Incorporated In the Strait* 5*ttl*tn*nta) DIRECTORS: A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sir D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon'ble Mr. I). J. WARD. GAW KHEK KHIAM, Esq.386 words
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