The Straits Budget, 17 March 1927
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Title Section28 1927-03-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, MARCH 17. 1927. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article431 1927-03-17 1 leaders Labour’s Views on i hma Fashion J92< Xviating Imperially Away With Usurers n l nfortunate Incident r Peck and Punggor 4 Reforming tlje Lords Occasional Notes IV lee rams. Reuter and Special Covering Past Week’s News ..19-24 Propaganda in Shanghai <> Foreigners and China b Fighting in China431 words
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Article2607 1927-03-17 1 Ram pah Cocoanut Estates harvested 170,000 coconuts last month. Mr. W. W. S. Purcell is appointed Sheriff ml Assistant Registrar ol Companies for Penang. Mr. G. L. Bayliss, European master, has been seconded for service under the Government of Johore. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Roberts left for2,607 words
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Article229 1927-03-17 2 20 Tamils and Chinese Charged. About twenty Chinese and Tamil 1 coolies who are all employed by the [Standard Oil Company at their stutmn at Pulo Sebarok appeared in the hirtl Court on Wednesday before the lh.ru Magistrate, Mr. C. P. Smith, charged with rioting. A229 words
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Article225 1927-03-17 2 Presentation at The Harbour Hoard Club. The Singapore Harbour Board luh w;.s en fete on March x, when the European staff < f the Singapore Harbour Board and Captains Snow and Rushton, representing the Pilot Association, met in ilu* Harbour Board Club to present Mr. John225 words
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Article136 1927-03-17 2 W*- regret to announce the death of Mr. Hagedorn, which took place at hiresidence, 411. I’asir Panj >ng, on Saturday, after a long illness. Deceased was for a period of 19 years in the Installation Dept. of the Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S.) Ltd. He136 words
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Article143 1927-03-17 2 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard at Government House on Monday :—Hon. Mr. A. M. Goodman and Mrs. Goodman, Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell end Mrs. Mitchell, Dr. \V. A. Taylor, Surgeon Coimndr. I). H. C. Given, 11. N., Lieut.-Col.143 words
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Article481 1927-03-17 2 Sequel To Mob Attack On Bengalis. Murder Charge at Singapore Assizes. Tui Chinese were placed in the dock at| the Singapore Assi/.o;- yesterday on a t cMarge oi murder and t»\u tMarges of| aitcmpted muruer, alleged to nave been, com m it ted a* tile icsuit481 words
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Article137 1927-03-17 2 Police Lay Hold of Wanted Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent). I|»**h, March 17. I he Perak Police effected a sensational ai rest to-day of a Chinese, chief of the Kangsai caste, for whom the detective department have been searching for many months. The man is believed to137 words
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Article90 1927-03-17 2 The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Fernandez, who had reached the age of 94 took place at her residence, 47, Amber a tun Jong Katorig, on Sundav. The deceased lady was the mother of the °v' J K Tesse »sohn, leader jt the Eurasian community, and she was90 words
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Article761 1927-03-17 2 The Topic of the Moment. It really seems as though most of *u English population in Singapore taking part in the forthcoming lir uu tion of The Mikado. Bursts of m(1 f U can he heard in numerous verand*?' about pa nil time, on the afterneh* of761 words
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Article994 1927-03-17 3 Straits Times. March JO. I V( I> day that passes makes it more imperative it was that the n ..fence Force should have Hritisn i'in I ~nt to Shanghai once it was VtJ l() defend the foreign settle-1 Though nothing has occurred tn seriously to endanger— Straits Times. March JO. - 994 words
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Article942 1927-03-17 3 predecessor of sixty years a^o. —Straits Times, March 11. In a reply to the attempts in Paris to introduce once a {rain the fashions of lon* dresses and full tresses, it was our original intention to use as a text a slogan Not an inch longer skirt; not anpredecessor of sixty years a^o.—Straits Times, March 11. - 942 words
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Article923 1927-03-17 3 mor«* Huc-rrssfully. Straits Tina's. Maivli U. There have been hints recently in tbo home Press that certain members of the Government might profitably be replaced* but about one of their number there is a striking unanimity of opinion. This m Sir Samuel Hoare, who looks after the destiniesmor«* Huc-rrssfully. Straits Tina's. Maivli U. - 923 words
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Article862 1927-03-17 4 Straits Times, March 11. Of all the professions that of usurer is the most anti-social. Medical men, scientists and educationalists, taken by and large, do live and work for society, that is to say they do not work against it for the sake of making more money.Straits Times, March 11. - 862 words
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Article533 1927-03-17 4 Straits Times, Maarch 14. Klsewhere will be found a full account of the unfortunate occurrence of Saturday afternoon, arising out of the Sun Yat Sen anniversary celebrations. The official report emphasises that the ceremony of paying respects to Sun’s portrait arranged by Cantonese at the Happy ValleyStraits Times, Maarch 14. - 533 words
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Article955 1927-03-17 4 Straits T!im.*s. Muruh 1"). The investing public in this country j would do well to consider carefully the recent difference of opinion between the directors of the Punggor Rubber Company and some of their shareholders The Punggor property is a rather small one. ami the desirabilityStraits T!im.*s. Muruh 1"). - 955 words
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Article943 1927-03-17 5 --Straits Tidies, March 1(3. When Oliver Cromwell, the first and Mussolini” in British history, inZ*« sinBle chamb< r K ovcrnment int0 h British constitution he did so with Piny specious arguments. It took him Exactly eight years to come to the conclusion that none of his arguments--Straits Tidies, March 1(3. - 943 words
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Article393 1927-03-17 5 Nomination to Municipal Commission. From the minutes of a oomn.itHe meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association held on March 11 we learn that it was decided by a majority to hold the annual general meeting o: Monday, April 11, at 5.15 p.m. in tin Victoria Theatre393 words
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Article1125 1927-03-17 5 [Straits Times, March 10-16 There were not enough mourners to bury that unfortunate concern Rembian Tin, Limited, when a meeting was called at at the registered olfice in Ipoh to consider the question of going into liquidation. It will be remembered that Rembian Tin, started a little over1,125 words
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Article438 1927-03-17 5 Tenders for Singapore And F.M.S. Buildings. Action taken at a meeting of committee No. 4 of the Municipal Commission held cn March 11, included:— Accepted tender of the Central Engine Works for supply of two spare bodies for nightsoil wagons, at $1,157. Decided to accept the tender of438 words
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Article1772 1927-03-17 6 REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Efforts to Tie Up The Railway. INTIMIDATION TACTICS. Military Guards Travel On Locomotives. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, March 9. The length and s'rength of the propagandist arm, so effectively employed by the Southerners, is seen in the manner in which the local[ REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] - 1,772 words
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Article465 1927-03-17 6 [REUTER FAR EASTERN 8ERVICE.] 1 Loyal Workers Shot By Assassins. 1 Offensive Posters Imnorti.fi From. Russia. [REUTER FAR EASTERN 8ERVICE.] Shanghai, March 9. Reports from Hangchow state that anti-Christian posters, formerly in R US si a are being reproduced there. One states that Jesus was a British[REUTER FAR EASTERN 8ERVICE.] - 465 words
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Article48 1927-03-17 6 (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, March 14. Three Communists, named Oesin, Manlioeki and Enditbinsaaba, who were s( r tenced t> death in connection with tr.-? murder of a policeman on the night November 12, have had their s nti” 1 commuted by the Governor-Gener-' 1 Ijfe imprisonment.(Aneta’s Service.) - 48 words
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Article1211 1927-03-17 7 I kEUTER ear eastern service.] Chang Tso Lin’s Difficult Task. SERIOUS OBSTACLES. Mav Abandon the Yangtse Valley. IkEUTEB MB EASTEBN SEBVICE.J Shanghai, March 9. vi.bM.iLrh—-owing to the presence of .H Vh*anghai Defence Force-attention lht hitherto been naturally focussed on a 'nts in this region, the fate ojI kEUTER ear eastern service.] - 1,211 words
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Article311 1927-03-17 7 Royal Portraits Autographed For the Club. Our Yachting correspondent contributes the following The annual dinner of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club was held at the Europe Hctel on March 9. About 250 members faced the starter’s gun at 8.30 p.m. and the evening, as usual, was most,311 words
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Article431 1927-03-17 7 I REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Struggle Between Extremists And Moderates. Several Communists Removed From Office. Ueutek far eastern service.] Shanghai, March 14. A hatch of delayed and probably censored despatches from Hankow reveals that under the surface of the Nationalist movement a big struggle continues to go onI REITER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] - 431 words
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Article157 1927-03-17 7 More Refrigerating Machinery To Be Installed. Among t the passengers who sailed for Western Australia l>y the Ci y of Sparta were Mr. F. Ft. Heron, managing direror of the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., and Mrs. Horon, who are proceeding n long leave. They are due157 words
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Article26 1927-03-17 7 The Dutch gunboats Soembes and Flores, which have spent a week at Singa-»'opsiiu'-mI their foreign cruise on Monday, their next port being Saigon.26 words
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Advertisement317 1927-03-17 7 PROPERTY SALE Freehold and Leasehold Land And Houses. The following Singapore properties have been sold by auction at the sale* loom of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., 30 Chulia Street:— Freehold lands and houses 108 East Coast Road and 91 off Telok Kurau Road, area 3 roods and 13.7 poles,317 words
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Article348 1927-03-17 8 Comparative Statement of Import and Export of Principal Goods. I he British Malaya Return of Foreign Imports and Exports for the month ended January 3+, 1927, is issued by the Registrar of Imports and Expuita. The following points should be noted I Only articles imported into or out348 words
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Article406 1927-03-17 8 Hearty Farewell to Captain Stephenson. In view of the impending departure of Captain G. A. Stephenson of the Middlesex Regiment, Adjutant of the S.V.C., the Machine Gun Platoon gave a farewell dinner to him on March 10 at Raffles Hotel. After the toast of the King had406 words
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Article160 1927-03-17 8 Thirty-Six Years’ Government Service. tu* v e Souza, Senitir Boarding Officer of the Chinese Protectorate Singapore, began his leave on the 12th instant, prior to his retirement on May dl, with 36 years of Government service to his credit, 30 of which had been passed in the Protectorate.160 words
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Article48 1927-03-17 8 We are asked to notify that. Ms. I m eekson, Vindebona, Orange Roa'J' 'tea,?; Singapore ,>U ro 308 Stevens honorary ttV'T th Wark ly Mr II T has beon undertaken llnifed r™ uf Hank Uuild,ng W K eeJ’ Str tJ r •b'ligapore. i laiiiuu Street,48 words
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Article167 1927-03-17 8 XJannot Function Without A Registrar. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, March 10. At Penang Assizes Hussain bin Asina Merican, charged with rash driving, was sentenced to two years’ rigorous imprisonment and his licence was cancelled. This morning Mr. Justice Sproule adjourned the Assizes pending the appoint-m-nt of a167 words
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Article26 1927-03-17 8 Well-Known Malay Injured At Kuala Kangsar. (b iom Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, March 11. bX"J? e “nfy WV 1 a" arm but not d26 words
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Article336 1927-03-17 8 Need for Further Regulations For Old Explosives. The deputy Coroner, Col. J. jj T Told an inquest on March 9 into the death of a Chinese girl who was killed as th result of the explosion of a number nf ships’ distress signals in a rubbish hean A336 words
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Article221 1927-03-17 8 The Currency Commissioners’ Abstract as at February 1, 1927, is as follows 9 e. Whole amount of Currency Notes in Circulation on February 1, 1927 163,247,713.70 Average amount of Currency Notes in Circulation during the month of January 1927 163,268,584.67 (a) Currency Guarantee Fund Liquid Portion on221 words
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Article1267 1927-03-17 9 Hopefulness the Order Of The Day. i.,(ter from London By 1 A. W. S. W. s., writing from London under i u February 1?. sa vs U fulness is the order of the day. „„de has almost recovered its netivity. the iron and steel trades decided signs1,267 words
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Article133 1927-03-17 9 Last Transport for China Arrives. The last of the transports despatched to China passed through Singapore on Sunday when the Calchas arrived with 500 troops on board, including 200 men of the Gloucestershire Regiment and R.A. and armoured car details. The ship remained here throughout the day,133 words
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Article51 1927-03-17 9 Protector of Chinese Appointed Registrar. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, March 10. Tho assizes have been resumed, Mr. .J. H. Pedlow, Protector of Chinese, being sworn in as Registrar. Thamsin charged with murdering Ah Kow, a padi dealer near Buttorworth on February 4 was discharged for lack of51 words
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Article718 1927-03-17 9 Announcement oi Passes In Singapore. The following passes have been received by the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, us a result of the last London Chamber of Commerce examination Handwriting.—M. Daley, B. H. Dc Leon, D. F. Hagcdorn, K. Holmberg, G. M. Jansen, G. E. Kraal, M.718 words
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Article475 1927-03-17 9 Security of Two Appellants Increased. There was an interesting discussion in the Supreme Court on Friday arising out of the action in which twenty-one persons claimed to participate in the protits of a rubber estate deal put through by a young Chinese, now bankrupt, named Tan475 words
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Article96 1927-03-17 9 Ssamen on the Pres. Taft Sent To Gaol. Hong Kong The prosecution in the Magistracy recently of three Chinese seamen charged with distributing seditious literature on hoard the liner President Taft reveals widespread propaganda by the Seamen’s Union in Kuangtung and Mid-China for the purpose of creating96 words
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Article100 1927-03-17 9 The Malayan Daily Express announces that the TJovernment of Johore has contributed the sum of $100,000 to the Malayan Flood Relief Fund. The payment is made with the stipulation that the money should be utilised exclusively for the purpose of relieving distress among the Malays.100 words
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Article1323 1927-03-17 10 Successful Conclusion Of Spring Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, March 10. The weather was excellent and a large gathering was present ut the races today, being the fourth day of the Selangor spring meeting. Amongst those present were II.II. the Ranee of Sarawak and Miss Brooke,1,323 words
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Article421 1927-03-17 10 Sideshows at Church Workers' Party. (From Our Own Correspondent). The Church Workers Association, Malacca, gave a special Tea Dance in Malacca Club, on Tuesday evening, in aid of the funds of the Association, when upwards of 150 members and friends were present. Many sideshows were in evidence,421 words
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Article82 1927-03-17 10 Pathan and His Chinese Wife Decapitated. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, March 0. A mixed marriage between a I’athan °.ml a Chinese woman was apparently the motive for a terrible crime near Batu lajah w’herc on Monday right, both were lono to death by decapitation by persons unknown.82 words
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Article773 1927-03-17 10 Notes and Comments on Th Week. e BY CENTRE.” The trial matches prior to the Sin porc-Perak charity match in the Federal Capital on Saturday March 20, 8erve a useful, although somewhat premature indication of the prospects for the H.Ms’ Malaya Cup Competition for the lv "Gallon 11/27.773 words
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Article332 1927-03-17 11 I Arrest 18 Months After I Alleged Murder. ttnrv of Attack on Wife And F Clerk. I \rrcsc <1 at Penang eighteen months I lil j. sue of a warrant alleging ami attempted murder at Singa- .Javanese pleaded not guilty at the W Monday, before Mr. Justice to332 words
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Article175 1927-03-17 11 I Official Data in Kuala Kangsar District. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. March 9. Repeated heavy downpours in Kinta I ediy this week caused another overflow the Kinta river yesterday, the water mocking up the Ipoh drains. New-, fnmi Kuala Kangsar states that bridge is washed away and175 words
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Article154 1927-03-17 11 Compilation of I.alest Geological Data. c 1’cccived from the office of the General, F.M.S. and S.S., Kuala V mV' a e ypy n new geological map aaya wnieh represents a compilation c w ert l data available up to the [I’he map, which will be add-154 words
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Article1089 1927-03-17 11 Interview with a Famous Violinist. vSlini, of medium height and very handsome possessed of eyes of magnetic (vitality, eyes of the kind which, according to the novelists, are the inevitable accompaniment of genius. Such is Jascha Heifetz, wizard of the violin, twenty-six years of age, who ha.come to1,089 words
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Article482 1927-03-17 11 Second Race for the Lipton Cup. C.l’.B." writes In ideal weather, reminiscent of a June day at Home, June (appropriately enough) was first boat to finish on Sunday, and also obtained the maximum points for the second race for the Lipton Cup. V* itli a somewhat confused start the482 words
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Article63 1927-03-17 11 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should hear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessarily for publication but as guarantee of63 words
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Article249 1927-03-17 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-—The letter of M. I)., D. 1*. H., in your issue ol to-day's elute shows the folly of people writing to the papers about matters of which they know nothing, or very little. t here is no question of cutting down249 words
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Article310 1927-03-17 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your editorial entitled as above appearing in yesterday’s issue has made a mark in the public eye of Singapore. It is one of the fundamental problems to be solved for the elevation and upkeep of the social and economic310 words
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Article115 1927-03-17 11 Johan Tin Dredgrintf.—Dredgfe output 105 piculs, yardage 58,570, hours run 528. revenue from sale of ore $11,500. Murai Tin.—lso piculs. Mam hau Tin.—Hours run 502, cubic yards treated 42,000, piculs 102. Malayan Tin Drcdfring.—Output 1,000 piculs, 202,200 cubic yards. Bundi Tin Dredging Co.—Output for February No. of hours115 words
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Article1102 1927-03-17 12 Chairman’s Address at Annual Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent). Knaia Lumpur, March Iff. At the annual met*ting of the Engineering Association of Malaya hold in Kuala Lumpur this Morning th Chairman (Mr. A. H. Flowordcw i. in addressing the meeting, said that the financial p .sition at the1,102 words
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Article216 1927-03-17 12 Awarded Possession of Land In ('hangi Hoad. In a case recently tried before Hr Chief JiMice (Sir William Murison) a Hindu wido.\ named PooriHinam claimed against one Allapitchay bin Mohamed Kas-ini, a b ait and labour supplier, and several others that she had been in undisturbed216 words
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Article222 1927-03-17 12 Promissory Note t’ase in Supreme Court. An action was commenced before the hief Justice (Sir William Murison) jesterday in which Choa Kah Ulnvee, of the Straits Lumber Company, sued Lee Boon Chuan for $4,000 due on four promissory notes. Mr. Dudley Parsons appeared for the plaintiff, and222 words
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Article934 1927-03-17 12 Bright Trade Outlook For 1927. Ipoh, March 8. With the passing of the Chines*' New Year festivities and the live-day meeting of the Perak Turf Club, it is now beginning to be realised that we are on the threshold of a new year full of potentialities, hut934 words
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Article860 1927-03-17 12 The following prsst ngorg are proceeding to l<uru|H! by the Mantua which sailed at 4 a.in. on Friday Mr. and Mrs. Chan Sun Check. Mr. and Mrs. (I. \V. Sulnian, Capt. \V. G. West. K. K. CoIiiuim, Mrs. K. Moore, J. M. Mackay. Ur! and Mrs. J. Hanson, Capt.860 words
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Article1110 1927-03-17 13 (RENTER TELEGRAM] Chinese Mob Fired On In Singapore. SEVEN KILLED: FOURTEEN INJURED. Sequel to Sun Yat Sen Celebrations. v,\’nations of the anniversary of the of Sun Vat Sen led to a serious dis- c i n Singapore on Saturday aftev- u result of which the Police(RENTER TELEGRAM] - 1,110 words
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Article184 1927-03-17 13 Tank Road—Keppel Section Opened. An important step in the change over from the old rail trams to the new trolley bus service in Singapore took place on Saturday when the long route from Tank Road to Keppel Harbour was operated by the new vehicles. It is a184 words
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Article484 1927-03-17 13 Proposed Changes in Articles Of Association. An extraordinary meeting of the British Malaya, Trustee and Executor Co., I Ltd., was held at the Chartered Bank Chambers on March 0 for the purpose of passing special resolutions iramed in consequence of the Trust Companies Ordinance 192d, which was passed484 words
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Article248 1927-03-17 13 A Reminiscence of the Early Eighties. Mr. G. A. Lefroy, a Government officer in the early days of Perak, who is now living in Western Australia, writes reminiscently of floods. When at Kuala Kangsar in November, 18S2, in charge of the P.W.D. there (the disti ict being248 words
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Article768 1927-03-17 13 Appeal for Leniency At > Assizes. Sentence of One Year Passed. The social consequences of imprisonment for a member of the Indian chetty caste were stressed at the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice Deane by Mr. J. G. Campbell in asking for leniency on behalf of A.768 words
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Article304 1927-03-17 14 Chartered Company’s New Chairman. Ten Weeks Stay in Borneo Planned. Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm, chairman of tiie court of directors of the British North Borneo Company, and the predecessor of Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser, Malaya’s present G.O.C„ spent a very short time in Singapore on Monday on304 words
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Article177 1927-03-17 14 Young Eurasian Girl Killed At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, March 14. A motor-car collision occurred on Saturday evening at the junction of Larut ml Northam Roads, resulting in the death of a young Eurasian girl, Fatricia Foley, aged 13. A Singer car driven by Mr.177 words
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Article152 1927-03-17 14 Plucky Action by Dutch Sailors. A fierce blaze was scon at tho petrol k. it ion situat d at the corner of Seotts J oa-1 and Orchard Ror.d on Sunday even*,’a:uWban a rr ’°I or cycle was humt out. Hit* machine, which was ridden by a152 words
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Article1090 1927-03-17 14 Diploma Won at Exhibition In London. The annual general meeting of Fraser and Neave Limited, was held on Saturday, at the company’s offices, in Trafalgar Street. The Chairman, Mr. W. II. Macgregor. presided, and there were also present Messrs. E. Walker, C. V. Bailey, D. T.1,090 words
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Article359 1927-03-17 14 Operations at the Mine During Last Year. The report of the directors of Titi Tin' Ltd., for the year ended October 31. 1920, states that the directors regret to report a loss for the year of $06,378.40, vlii.ih brings the total debit on prolit and t ss359 words
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Article506 1927-03-17 14 Smart Turn Out at Government House. ni Fine weather and great enthusiasm pre vailed for the Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts rally which was held at Government House on Saturday a fte r noon. Among those present besides *v Chi*f S:out, Malaya, (Sir LaL Guillemard) were Major-General506 words
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Article154 1927-03-17 14 The following had the honour of dininP with His Excellency the Governor n Lady Guillemard at Government Houx’ on March 10 :—H.E. Maior General T. Fraser, K.C.B. C.S.I. C.M.G.. Mr. n Mrs. Molekamp, Coloncd C. J. Pickerm.* G. D.S.O., Captain G. Freybenr* H. Mr. and Mrs.154 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration64 1927-03-17 15 H E. the High Commissioner, Sir Laurence Guillemard, G.C.M.G., K.C.8., Rul?rs and Officials at the meeting of the Federal Council which closed an interesting chapter in the story of the F.M.S. at Kuala Lumpur on February 28. Unofficial members of the Federal Council and members of64 words
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Article, Illustration36 1927-03-17 15 •lohn Graham w ho has retired from the Singapore Harbour Board r nearly 27 years* service. An account of a presentation to him and Mrs. Graham is printed on another page.36 words
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Article, Illustration24 1927-03-17 15 Kreta Ayer Police Station, the scene of the incident on Saturday afternoon, when police fired on a Chinese mob.24 words
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Article, Illustration21 1927-03-17 15 The Chief Scout, Malaya (Sir Lau.ence Guillemard) ith the District Commissioner, Mr. B. I’urdy, inspecting Boy Scouts,21 words
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Article, Illustration36 1927-03-17 16 The crowd at Ipoh race meeting watching Chandan winning the Selangor Purse. Lady Cuillcmard and the Sultan of Perak. Perak Turf Club Officials Snapped outside of the I\r;.k Turf Club Offices.36 words
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Article, Illustration42 1927-03-17 16 Mr. J. K. Danson’s Yellow Girl, (owner up). tapt. Humphreys on Longchamp. Mr. G. A. Hertford's Fatty. (Mrs. J. S. W. Arthur up). Lady Cuillcmard distributing prizes. Mr. J. McN«Ul receiving cup won'by Rcd'caunUet'.' Photos, by II. TohtsiitsPhotos, by II. Tohtsiits - 42 words
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Article, Illustration63 1927-03-17 17 Exceptionally high tides were recorded in Singapore on March fi, many parts of the town being under water. All the roads leading to Ellenborough market (left) were flooded. Telok Ayer market (centre) with the water extending to the Eastern Extension Co’s offices. Robinson Road63 words
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Article, Illustration44 1927-03-17 17 The aeroplane carrier Argus, hound for China, attracted much attention at kcppel Harbour. by H I ]>liuto. by n. IV’. Seawater flooding lowlands, Johore. A dip in flood waters, Johore. The road to Scudai, Johore. Photos, by I'. J. Trcuscin]>liuto. by n. /. IV’.; Photos, by I'. J. Trcuscin - 44 words
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Article, Illustration35 1927-03-17 17 1 lat car and Ford bus collided at the junction of liukit Timah and Cavenafh Roads on the night of February 22 with very disastrous results. Photos, by T. T. Yon$,Photos, by T. T. Yon$, - 35 words
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Article, Illustration91 1927-03-17 18 Men of the 2nd Bn. SufTolk Regiment marching along the Bund, Shanghai, on February 22. In the background on the right is the Soviet Consulate building. Shanghai Municipal Mounted Police leading the hand of the Gloucester* in Nanking Road, Shanghai. Admiral Sir Reginald Tvrwhitt. Commander-in-Chief, China91 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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Article963 1927-03-17 19 (better telegram] Aviation an Important British Asset. ESTIMATES PASSED. Vulnerability of London To Attack. [REITER TELEGRAM] Iyondon, March 10. r, r the first time the supreme import ,.f the Imperial air policy receives ntr importance, declared Sir Samuel jj, f p Secretary for Air. moving the ,in(better telegram] - 963 words
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Article133 1927-03-17 19 Uruguayan Airmen Return Safely. London, March 9. Madrid It transpires that the mishap to the Uruguayan airman Larroborges. .vh >sc seaplane was wrecked on the Spanish North African coast, was due to an oil pipe breaking. The reaplar.e came down in the open sea. and the crew had133 words
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Article93 1927-03-17 19 Exciting Scene in Baghdad Street. London, March 9. Baghdad A Pathan servant ran amok and secured his British master’s rifle and revolver. After killing the butler with an axe he hired a carriage and drove in the city, lie stopped outside the premises of an Indian tailor93 words
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Article68 1927-03-17 19 London, March 9. Washington The Secretary f r tV Wavy has decided not to proce**d viti moderni iiiT 1h? battleships Oklahoma and Nevada, because, although the hil authorising the appropriations was pass ed by the S r mtc. the bill to provide th< p *'»'*cssarv funds was68 words
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Article302 1927-03-17 19 Teaching Doctrine In Sunday Schools. Bill Introduced to Prevent Abuse. Rugby, March 12. The House of Commons devoted itself to-day to a debate on a private bill introduced by Captain H. P. Holt, Conservative, to prevent seditious and blasphe rnous teaching in schools. Captain Holt referred especially to302 words
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Article111 1927-03-17 19 Striving for “Equality And Freedom.” Shanghai, March 11. Hankow Factory women with hound feet and hundreds of small girls between seven and ten years of age who work twelve hours a day in local factories for a handful of coppers hobbled in a procession numbering many thousands111 words
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Article97 1927-03-17 19 Aid from the American Red Cross. Shanghai, March 9. Tokio The latest Home Office report puts the total earthquake casualties at 4,774, of whom 1,699 were killed in the Kyoto Prefecture. London, March 9. Washington President Coolidge has requested the American Red Cross to offer its aid to97 words
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Article31 1927-03-17 19 London, March 10. Madrid An official bulletin states that King Alfonso is confined to bed with infiuenza. Them are local plcuro pulmonary symptoms on the right side.31 words
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Article133 1927-03-17 19 Introduction of Protective Measures. Exhibitors to Rent Certain Quota. London, March 11. The Government s Cinematograph Films Bill was read a first time in the House of Commons yesterday. The text, which has been published, relates to the so-called “feature films,” or films depicting stories and dramas. It133 words
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Article155 1927-03-17 19 Italy Ratifies Bessarabian Treaty. London, March 10. There are rejoicings in Rumania and anger in Moscow at Italy’s ratification of the Bessarabian Treaty of October, 1020, which Great Biitain and France hitherto on.y had ratified. The Foreign Minister at Bukharest, formally announcing the ratification at a special sitting155 words
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Article84 1927-03-17 19 Bi# Decrease in Federation Membership. London, March 0. Amsterdam Owing to Fascism practically wiping out the Italian trade unions and also owing to unemployment and economic and other difficulties in h ranee, Germany ar.d Britain and Communist dissensions in France, the membership of the International Federation of84 words
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Article86 1927-03-17 19 London, March 0. The Air Ministry are planning to beat the world’s record non-stop aeroplane flight from Paris to Karachi. They are sending two noted R. A. F. pilots in May next from Cranwcll, Lincolnshire, to Karachi, in a HawkerHrrsley machine, driven by a 700 h<u. power> Roll-Royce86 words
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Article51 1927-03-17 19 L ndon, March 12. Vice-Admiral the Hon. Sir Hubert Brand is succeeding Admiral Sir Wcnrv Oliver as Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet on August 15. Vice-Admiral Sir Hubert Brand was with the Special Service Squadron which visited Singapore in the course of a world tour time years51 words
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Article671 1927-03-17 20 Fall of Land Values In Hankow. Molestation of British Consular Officers. London, March 9. In the House of Commons, replying to Fir Fi. Kinloeh-Cooke, Comdr. LockerLa mpson attributed the fall in land values and municipal bonds in Hankow mainly to uncertainty as to the political situation in China.671 words
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Article343 1927-03-17 20 Britain’s Spirit of Goodwill i Admitted. Special Privileges Considered A Grievance. Shanghai, March 11. Peking: In the course of an interview with foreign pressmen Dr. Wellington Koo declared that the regime ot special privileges enjoyed by foreigners in the past was now regarded as a grievance throughout China.343 words
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Article288 1927-03-17 20 Has lo Abandon Tour of South Island. Rugby, March The Duchess of York has been obliged 10 cancel engagements in New Zealand for the next few days as she is suffering from -a mild attack of tonsilitis. The Duke will c ntinue to carry oui alone the288 words
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Article136 1927-03-17 20 Feared Loss of Kirishima Maru. Fifty-one Students On Hoard. Shanghai, March 11. Tokio The destroyer which has been searching for the Kirishima Maru has been ordered to return to Yokosuka. It is feared that the vessel foundered. Owing to the tempestuous weather aeroplanes were unable to partake136 words
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Article189 1927-03-17 20 Increase in Yarn and Cloth Trade. London, March 11. Prc idin.g at tin annual meeting of the Federation i Master Cotton Spinners Association in Manc.'ic ter, Mr. F. ilolroyu s.-.ii 192 7 had rein a very 1 oisiderabic 1 ;:>u,i !i of tit.* trade in yam and189 words
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Article98 1927-03-17 20 Better Position in General Industry. Rugby, March 9. A further reduction of 26,500 in ike umber of persons unemployed in Britain h recorded in the latest weekly return o the Ministry of Labour. The present number of uneinnl >y.d is 1,169,500, which is 62,300 move than at tlie98 words
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Article69 1927-03-17 20 China Troubles Cause Decline In Exports. Rugby, March 12. British exports during February amounted to £52,937,000, showing a decrease of nearly £10,000,000 compared with February’, 1926. Imports amounted to £93.851,000. showing a reduction of over £5,000.000 Of the decrease in exports £4,000,000 is accounted for by the69 words
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Article83 1927-03-17 20 Scientific Research in Central Asia. Shanghai, March 11. After several months negotiation Sven Hodrn has received the Chinese Governments sanction for a projected expedi- on n Central Asia which certain educational and scientific organisations opposed >n too ground that such expeditions wen denuding China of her ancient83 words
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Article306 1927-03-17 20 Shantung General Explains Incident. Red Activities Growing More Intense. Shanghai, March in. There is considerable indignation in th-» Chinese city of Shanghai owing to the many cases of lawlessness by Shantung troops, who are maintaining to the civil population the somewhat evil reputation their conduct in other parts306 words
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Article74 1927-03-17 20 London-Havana Connection Inaugurated. London, March 11. A new era cf diplomatic relationship was inuuguialed to-day, when the Cuban Foreign Minister at Havana conversed with Coiudr. Locker- Lampson at the Foreign Office in London by wireless telephone, inaugurating tvh phonic communication between Loudon and Latin America. v e.r.tV. I.ockei-Lampson,74 words
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Article77 1927-03-17 20 Japanese Hope of Avoiding Rupture. Shanghai, March 10. Tokio In a leading article on AngloSoviet relations, the Asahi, while sympathising with Britain, hopes she will do her best to avoid a rupture, as, in the paper’s opinion, Britain would be sure to lose more than she would77 words
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Article57 1927-03-17 20 Preparatory to Lifting Cold Embargo. Shanghai, March 9. Tokio The Bank of Japan has lowered the rate of interest by one-fifth of a sen. The discount rate on commercial bills is reduced from 6.57 to 5.84. This is regarded as preparatory to lifting the gold embargo57 words
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Article33 1927-03-17 20 London, March 13. Madrid It is reported from Cnrtrpr ,l 1 that Spain’s latest submarine, the l’’* has n t appeared for three days. The vessel was last seen diving.33 words
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Article1233 1927-03-17 21 F3LS. and the Singapore Base. aid ACKNOWLEDGED. Views on Disarmament Conference. London, March 10. v uv »krtandimr the extra charges be- ,i‘ Admiralty's control, amounting cimnuiuO, the Navy Estimates have ieduced £100,900 to €08, 000.000. Provision for new construction has in- T €900,000 to €9,983,000. 'jh‘ programme1,233 words
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Article179 1927-03-17 21 Reorganisation Agreed to By Commons. Rugby, March 9. In the House of Commons Earl Winterton, in moving the second reading of the India Navy Bill, recalled that the net of 1884 establishing the Royal Indian Marine made possible the incorporation, ir time of emergency, of its personnel and179 words
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Article114 1927-03-17 21 Former Russian Premier In New York. London, March 14. New York An audience of 5,000 tumultuously received the former Russian Premier, M. Kerensky, on his appearance on the stage of the Century Theatre to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Russian revolution. An uproar ensued when a woman114 words
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Article67 1927-03-17 21 Resentment of German Interference. Paris, March 14. Strasburg The leading Alsatian Catholic organ Elsaesser publishes an open letter to Count Westarp, the German Nationalist leader. The letter declares that Alsatians are all agreed to reject any German interference in Alsace-Lorraine affairs, which only concern France. It adds that when67 words
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Article60 1927-03-17 21 Death Sentence Passed On Assailant. London, March 14. New Delhi Abdul Rashid, who murdered Swami Shradhanand, was sentenced to death. A cable of December 23, stated that Swami Shradanand, the noted Hindu leader, had been shot dead by a man hamed Abdul Rashid, presumably a Mohamedan.60 words
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Article50 1927-03-17 21 Empress of Canada In Collision. Shanghai, March 14. While proceeding upriver this morning after her voyage across the Pacific, the Empress of Canada collided with the Japanese collier Jinsho Maru, which was badly holed and was hastily beached to prevent sinking. The Empress of Canada’s bows were damaged.50 words
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Article68 1927-03-17 21 Nine Killed in Indian Collision. London, March 14. ('.alcutta A collision occurred between the Calcutta-Madras express and a goods train at Bhadrak, ISO miles from Calcutta. Nine people were killed and 20 injured. Calcutta It is officially reported from Bhadrak that the casualties in the train collision were68 words
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Article54 1927-03-17 21 London, March 14. Helsingfors On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the enactment of prohibition, a number of prominent citizens—judges, clergymen, scientists and businessmen —issued a manifesto declaring that prohibition had utterly failed and alleging that it introduced an atmosphere oi hypocrisy and falsehood undermining the54 words
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Article556 1927-03-17 21 France Thought Unlikely To Participate. Drawbacks of an Observcr’a Presence. Rugby, March if. The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Bridgeman, was asked in the House of Commons whether any modification of the Naval construction programme was proposed, in view oi the Government'® favourable reply to President Coolidge*® invitation556 words
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Article31 1927-03-17 21 London, March 11. t Berlin Le.un’s works, near Halley which is affiliated with the dye trust* proposes to begin the production of, synthetic oil from lignite on April 1.31 words
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Article508 1927-03-17 22 Widespread Activities Of Smugglers. Operations Conducted Through Copenhagen. London, March 1’. The real position in the drug traffic is now being discovered, according t the report of the League Opium Committee, which was adopted by the < ouncil at at Genova on the 11th irist. The report508 words
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Article66 1927-03-17 22 British Troops I,cave on Tenth Anniversary. Rugby, March Iff. On the tenth anniversary of the entry of British forces into Baghdad, the* last British regiment of the Irak garrison, the* second battalion of the King’s Regiment, has left that city for England. The Irak army mounted a66 words
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Article37 1927-03-17 22 U ndon, March 12. The Hague: Barm Gevers, the Dutch Minister to Germany, who i< shortly retiring from tho diplomatic service will he replace <1 M t Berlin by Count van LimhimrBtirum. H t37 words
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Article395 1927-03-17 22 Police Force to Replace Troops. Points Conceded on Both Sides. London, March 12, Geneva The vexed question of tin occupation ol the Saar has been settled by the Council of the League unanimously adopting the Saar Governing Commission’- proposals, by which a police force of HOP men will395 words
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Article120 1927-03-17 22 Government Purchase of Gold Bars. L •ndon, March 12. Delhi The Assembly spent five hourdiscussing clause 4 of the Currency Bill, imposing on Government the obligation of purchasing gold bars of not less than l,0ti.» tolas of line gold at rupees 21-ff-10 per tola. An amendment by Sesha120 words
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Article41 1927-03-17 22 Rapidly Oversubscribed In New York. I* 'ndon, March 12. OiicK Tl -1° !ir t n PlK*urance of W ill Sir t' a 'U botTower in i iso i by the over. 3*55' fesi Brisbane gold b,rd- 1 Cltv 0T41 words
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Article278 1927-03-17 22 Shantung Troops And Foreign Settlement. 500 Stvk to Pass Through. Shanghai, March 12. Five hundred armed Shnngtunges* endeavoured to enter the Internationa; settlement to-day, but were frustrated by a detachment of the Durham*. It D understood that this moaning hundred only received permission t pusthrough, provided they278 words
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Article244 1927-03-17 22 (ieneva Report on World Conditions v London, March 10. Geneva An unexampled picture of the underworld engaged m the intricate organisation of international traffic in women is contained in the report of an expert committee, which, in the «ou>e of investigation, interviewed l»,5lb* perso:,*.. of whom a,000244 words
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Article67 1927-03-17 22 Situation Not C onsidered Serious. Shanghai, March 1). The Messageries Maritime* steamer Decat is still aground on a mud .•••n.c near Woosung and attempts to tow her °tt have so tar met with no success. V J sl fun,ion is not considered serious, •ut V of th67 words
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Article281 1927-03-17 22 Anniversary of Death Celebrated. Meetings in Paris Ana London. Shanghai, March 1-. On the occasion of the second anniv.. sary of the death of Sun Vat Sen, nia numbers of the Ku nnintang ui'ade pilgrimage to his former residence in Frem-h concession in Shanghai to-dav* pay respects281 words
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Article215 1927-03-17 22 U. S. A. Rejects Proposal Ol Protectorate. London, Macrh 10. Washington: Senator Corah has made public a statement which is to Ik* niadr in the Senate foreign relations committerby the chief of the Latin Amcricai: 't'vision of the State Department. The latter intends to reject the I*iaz I roposal215 words
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Article42 1927-03-17 22 Paris, March 9In conformity with the request M. Poincare, who made it a question confidence, the Chamber postponed, by votes to 17. r >, discussion on the motion the Socialist M. Vincent Auriol regarding provisional payments of inter-Alh e debts.42 words
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Article48 1927-03-17 22 L >ndon, March 1Thc* Lord Mayor lias closed the t'for the* victims of the (’win and Bil-t' colliery disasters, stating that ±'2bfi (,(l been subscribed, which was sufli i make adequate allowances. The last two bodies from the 52 1 at twin were located Yesterday.48 words
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Article643 1927-03-17 23 [RKl’TER far eastern service.] Sequel to Capture On Steamer. liriti-h Requested to Use Good lirl Offices. [rkiter far eastern service.] Shanghai, March 9. v ith reference to yesterday’s report of Mr Borodin being captured on a ship Stod i>v White Russians, it is now con- i tint Mrs.[RKl’TER far eastern service.] - 643 words
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Article477 1927-03-17 23 Second Note of Protest From Soviet. Shanghai, March 11. Peking The Commissioner for Foreign Affairs at Tsinanfu has wired to the Foreign Office stating that Mrs. Borodin and the three diplomatic couriers are all well treated there. Foreign messages fr >m Tsinanfu declare that the lady is477 words
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Article37 1927-03-17 23 New Commercial Agreement Signed. Condon, March 12. Constantinople A Russo-Turkish commercial agreement has been signed. Turkish exports to Russia are limited ♦o 45 articles of the annual value of 27,000,000. Russian exports are unlimited.37 words
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Article95 1927-03-17 23 London, March 11. Buenos Aires La Nacion’s correspondent at Bolama, Portuguese Guinea, wires that Major Sarmiento Beires. the Portuguese airman, who is attempting a world flight by seaplane, has taken off Port Natal, Brazil. L ndon, March 12. Buenos Aires A telegram t > La Nacion from95 words
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Article502 1927-03-17 23 Effect of King’s New Title. Position of Self-Governing Dominions. Rugby, March 9. The H >me Secretary, Sir W. JoynsonKicks, in the House of Commons, moved the second reading of the bill to bring the title cf the Sovereign into consonance with the present constitutional position. He said502 words
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Article87 1927-03-17 23 London, March 9. New York Miller has been sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment and lined JE1.000. The second trial of the former Attorney-General Daugherty, ex-custodian of alien property, and Miller, on a charge of conspiracy, ended in a verdict of guilty in the case of Miller,87 words
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Article62 1927-03-17 23 London, March 11. Warsaw The Government have taken a hand in the strike of 200,000 textile workers in the Lodz district and invited the mill-owners to come to Warsaw tc confer with the Minister of Trade. The workers an* demanding 25 per cent, increase in wages. The62 words
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Article491 1927-03-17 23 Council Adopt Report On Traffic. Question of Cultivation In Persia. London, March 0. A list of opium drug seizures drawn up by the League of Nations and issued by a London firm of publishers was withdrawn on receipt of a telegram from Geneva. It is supposed that491 words
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Article45 1927-03-17 23 London, March 12. Riga A terrific explosion, believed t.* be the result of a bomb, almost c »mpletely destroyed the three-storey printing and publishing offices of the opposition newspaper Lietuva Zliinios. There were no casualties as the w rkmen were absent.45 words
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Article48 1927-03-17 23 London, March 1?. Sao Paulo Mr. H. W. Goforth, the United States Consul, has been fatally stabUvl, it is alleged, Ly a man who declares himself to be an American citizen, and whom Mr. Goforth declined to assist n the collection of a debt.48 words
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Article801 1927-03-17 24 Question of Cost Again Raised. LABOUR AND CHINA. Mr. MacDonald and An Asinine Statement. London, March 14. In the Horn* of Commons, replying to Connlr. Kenworthy, Sir Austen Chamberlain said tire Municipality of the international settlement of Shanghai, had not offered to pay any part of801 words
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Article141 1927-03-17 24 I»ost Office Tests More Than Fulfilled. Rugby, March 14. The Marconi Company has been inb,r:i <*d by the General Post Office that its Australian Beam system lias passed the official tests. London, March 15. It is announced that the Beam stations built for communication with Australia have s141 words
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Article94 1927-03-17 24 Decimal Division of English Pound. Rugby, March 15. It is officially announced from Jerusalem that the Palestine currency will appear this year on the basis of decimal division of the English pound sterling. Thu I’alt-stine pound, which will be equivalent to the pound sterling, will be iivided int«*94 words
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Article99 1927-03-17 24 Assembly Rejects Estimates As Protest. London, March 16. New Delhi The Assembly rejected, by 56 to 47, the entire Army estimate as a protest against the slow' process of the Indianisation of the Army, high military expenditure, non-publication of the Sandhurst committee report on the training of Indians99 words
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Article51 1927-03-17 24 Rugby, March 15. The decrease in unemployment continues. The latest weekly return records 1,144,100 out> of work, which was 25,383 less than in the week before. It was 50,018 more than a year ago, so that the increase caused by last year’s labour troubles has been nearly wiped51 words
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Article35 1927-03-17 24 Rugby, March 15. Tho number of influenza deaths continues to decline. In London there were 40 last week gainst 00 flu* previous week. In 105 great ti'wn.s there were 572 compared with 808.35 words
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Article137 1927-03-17 24 Lively Discussion at General Meeting. London, March 15. A crowded meeting of Marconi shareholders in London considered the proposals to reduce the capital. After a lively discussion, in the course of which Senate re Marconi threatened to resign from the board if ditfeient proposals made by a137 words
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Article132 1927-03-17 24 A Senator Classed As Undesirable. London, March 15. Washington: Political circles are keenly inter, sted i:i the dilemma con fronting Mr. Kellogg regarding the case of Senator King, who is now* at Port Rico pr< paring .0 sail for Haiti. The President of the Republic,132 words
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Article77 1927-03-17 24 Protest Against Labour’s China Policy. London, March 15. Dr. Ilrden-Guest, who is contesting Southwark as an Independent Constitutionalist against Mr. Strauss, Liberal, and Mr. Isaacs, Labour, has issued an election address explaining why he left the Labour Party. lie states that it was because their policy regarding China77 words
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Article269 1927-03-17 24 London, March D. Geneva The Council of the League Ueided to convene a conference on Communications and Transit on August 28. With regard to the legal position of .tales not paying their contributions to the League, M. Titule3co, as Reporter, expre «std the opinion that the obligation to269 words
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Article60 1927-03-17 24 Payments from Italy And France. Rugby, March 15. The Italian Government duly p a ij the British Government to-day the of £2,000,000, being the third instalment payable under the war debt funding agreement. 4 0 The French Government also paid to day the sum of £2,000,000 as60 words
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Article41 1927-03-17 24 London, March 15. The Chinese Legation in London states that it was n*t the Chinese Charge d’Affaires, Mr. Chen, who addressed the Sun Yat Sen meeting on the 12th in*t but a Chinese student named Cheng.41 words
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Article34 1927-03-17 24 Paris, March 11. Le Matin, recalling M. Poincare's financial achievements, reports that the Governor of the Bank of France stated that the future of France could be looked forward to with confidence.34 words
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Article37 1927-03-17 24 London, March Id. Rome The Pope lias raised the Ap<>-. tolic prefecture f Kongmoon 1 t Vicariate and appoint?* the Rev. Walsh, Apostolic Prefect cf Kongav .1 since 1024, to be Apostolic Vicar.37 words
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Article26 1927-03-17 24 London, March 10. Imports into Britain in February were 11*3.851.000,000, and exports £52,037,000,000, as compared with £i13,000,000,000 and i35,421,uu0,00d r tively in January.26 words
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Article31 1927-03-17 24 London, March 11. New York The American draughts team defeated the visitihg British team, who included five British champions, by 0- games to 20 500 games were drawn.31 words
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Article16 1927-03-17 24 Hong Kong, March 12. The aircraft carrier H.M.S. Argus has arrived.16 words
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Article19 1927-03-17 24 London, March 15. I’iga The death is announced of the President of Latvia, M. Tschakste.19 words
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Article124 1927-03-17 24 Passing of Kinta Association Limited. (From Our Own Correspondent). I poll, March 0. The parsing of one cf the oldest European operated mines in Kinta is ann •unced in the sale of the mining area of the Kinta Association, near Tanjong Rambu* tan, to Towkay Lecng Kan. The124 words
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Article130 1927-03-17 24 On Friday, the Bankruptcy Court was presided over by the Chief Justice, Sr William Murison, Mr. Justice Deane being occupied in the Assize Court. There was little business beyond a fe' v applications which were quickly dealt with. Song Teow Kim and Song Te° Choo whose whereabouts are130 words
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Article1179 1927-03-17 25 to Accident On Steamer. -—A\1r J. R. Horn Awarded 1 Damages. i R Horn, of Singapore, was Mr ;<r'in’an action heard before the piaintiH in■ (Sir William Murison) ,b Frida* which ‘he Koninklijke Paket0,1 v Wt. haiiDij, a Dutch shipping comvaart MaatchappiJ, a Hqu Mf pal "riU1,179 words
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Article356 1927-03-17 25 Suggested Memorial in Hendon Church. The following is a copy of a letter addressed to the Colonial Secretary. Singapore, by Commander L. Robinson R.N., lion, secretary of St. Mary’s (Hendon Parish Church) Organ Restoration Fund. The Straits Government are contributing ±100 towards the fund, and H. E.356 words
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Article995 1927-03-17 25 A Satisfactory Financial Position. Matters Discussed at Annual Meeting. i he annual meeting of the, Singapore Golf Club was held at the club* on March 9, the Hon. Mr. D. J. Ward (President) being in the chair. r J he President, referring io the report Ht'd accounts,995 words
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Article389 1927-03-17 25 Fresh Record Established By Local Collectors. The organising secretary of Poppy Day collections in Malaya, Mrs. Atkin Berry, has supplied us with the following report of last year’s collections The Poppy Day collection for 1926 has been most successful, the result being $99,812.05. This is a389 words
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Article406 1927-03-17 26 S.C.C. Defeat Combined Dutch Naval Team. On the Padang on the 9th instant a team from the Dutch gunboats, Soemba and Flores, met the S.C.C., and the game ended in a win for the latter by five goals to two. There was a large attendance including many of406 words
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Article185 1927-03-17 26 Keppel March Medal (Bogey). Forty cards were taken out for the Keppel Golf Club March medal (Bogey) and the following were the cards returned inner J. Hodgins (8) all square H S. Campbell (2) 1 down A. J. Donald (18) 3 H. Jackson (5) 4 A. Barron (7) 4185 words
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Article528 1927-03-17 26 [Reuter Telegram.] Result of Sixth Round Replays. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 9. The following are the results of Cup replays, played t >-day 1 Caidiff 3 Chelsea 2 1 Southampton 2 Millwall 0 The following are the semi-finals, to be played on March 26, as affected by the[Reuter Telegram.] - 528 words
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Article144 1927-03-17 26 [Reuter Telegram.] Ireland Defeats Wales. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 12. Sunny weather prevailed at Dublin for he Rugby international between Ireland and Wales, and there were 25,000 speefcat >rs present. Ireland defeated Wales y 19 points to 9. A Within a minute from the start Stephenson kicked a[Reuter Telegram.] - 144 words
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Article123 1927-03-17 26 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Oxford Wins in First Encounter. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, March 15. Women of Oxford and Cambridge Universities to-day rowed their first boat race. The race, which took place on the Isis at Oxford, was on novel lines, the crews starting at different times. The[BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] - 123 words
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Article25 1927-03-17 26 [Reuter Telegram.] Tilden Beats Alonzo. [Reuter Telegram.] Miami, Florida, March 12. Tilden beat Manuel Alonzo, in the state championship 7—5, 6—8, 3—6, 6—0, 6—4.[Reuter Telegram.] - 25 words
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Article51 1927-03-17 26 [Reuter Telegram.] Twenty-five Entries Received. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 16. New York The list of participants in the Davis Cup competition has closed with the number at 25, equalling the record of two years ago. Twenty teams will play in the European zone and four in the[Reuter Telegram.] - 51 words
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Article56 1927-03-17 26 [Reuter Telegram.] Hallamshire Harriers Win Cross-Country Event. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 12. At Crewe, the national cross-country championship was won by E. Harper, of the Hallamshire Harriers, in tlie time of one hour 6 2-5 seconds, over a ten mil® course. Hallamshire also won the team chumpionr.hip. A[Reuter Telegram.] - 56 words
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Article140 1927-03-17 26 Framroz Cup. 1 he concluding match in the Framroz. hockey league was played off yesterday on the Raffles School ground between the Y.M.C.A. and Raffles Institution, and resulted in an easy win for the Y.M.C.A. by 6 goals to 2. At half time the Association led by 4 goals140 words
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Article606 1927-03-17 26 Fair Scoring in First Match Of The Season. The S.C.C. played their first match t the season on Friday and Saturday wh iearns composed of those over thirty j those under thirty were opposed to ••l other. acl1 The old stalwarts won rather easily bm it has to606 words
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Article50 1927-03-17 26 Fender’s Good Bowling Performance. London, March 5Port Maria.—A two-day match betwei' Middlesex County and Mr. Lionel Tcnnjson’s XI., was begun to-day. The following are the close of P ,a scores Middlesex 126 Tennyson’s XI. (for 4 wkts.* P- 6, Pender took six wickets f° r runs.50 words
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Article176 1927-03-17 27 [Keuter Telegram.] I walkcr-Milligan Match For I a Blackpool. I [Reuter Telegram.] I London, March 9. I every probability that the There i" middleweight champion- r 2orid between Mickey Walker td will be held in K;lackp°cl- p urp oses Committee of Th ui Col Corporation has decided to Ihe[Keuter Telegram.] - 176 words
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Article35 1927-03-17 27 (Reuter Telegram.] Kent Win County I Championship. I [Reuter Telegram.] I London, March 12. I \> TKkhvatli in the Rugby County I r -»--hi-' final Kent v eat LeicesterI .h5, liv 22 V 12(Reuter Telegram.] - 35 words
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Article62 1927-03-17 27 [Reuter Telegram.] Won by Australian-Italian Team. [Reuter Telegram.] New York, March 14. Th*» C ovcct i Australian-Italian team -i the six day cycle race covering 2,340 n.il s. They wore only 3-10th of a mile ahead f the American team. Macnamara, encased in plaster splints t[Reuter Telegram.] - 62 words
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Article351 1927-03-17 27 Lady Guillemard Presents Prizes. 7 he annua! prize presentation took a c at the Chinese Girls’ School, Cairn •;hl Head, on Saturday afternoon, when tn re was a large gathering of parents and j'upihs The prizes were presented La, b' Guiliemard. Before the pres1 *i 4 ;;t:351 words
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Article154 1927-03-17 27 Buddhist Protest to High Commissioner. We are informed by a correspondent at Klang that the following resolution was submitted to His Excellency the High Commissioner by telegram on March 10 At a public meeting of the local Buddhist communities held in Klang on Wednesday, March 9,154 words
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Article194 1927-03-17 27 Arrival and Departure of The Resolute. .The Hamburg-American liner Resolute, i triple-screw oil burner of 20,000 tons ;voss register, arrived here on Sunday morning from Batavia and left in the evening for New York. She is on her fourth world cruise and let out from New York on194 words
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Article268 1927-03-17 27 Report of League of Nations Eastern Bureau. The health bulletin of the League of Nations Eastern Bureau, for the week ended March 5 gives the following information Tamatave (Madagascar): One plague case. Mombasa (Kenya Colony) Two plague cases. India Bombay.—Four plague deaths; 71 cases of smallpox with 37268 words
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Article226 1927-03-17 27 Tamil’s Account of Plantation Incident. A great deal of mystery surrounds the disappearance of a Tamil woman whom the Police suspect has been murdered. The cries of a woman attracted the attention of a Tamil coolie employed on a plantation in Yeo Chew Road, Singapore. He went towards226 words
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Article24 1927-03-17 27 KIDD—On March 11. 1C27. at Maternity liosDita! S*poy I/nos, Singapore, the w f.' of G. M. Kidd, Malayan Civil Service, of a son.24 words
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Article65 1927-03-17 27 ASHTON JOHNSON REID.-On March li 1927, 4 p.m.-at St. Andrew's Cothcdrnl, Singapore. Francis Ashton Johnson tv Beryl B tnche Reid, of Shanghai. PRESCOTT COTTIER. At Penang, or. March 1-4, 1927 James Maurice Prescott of Boustead Co.. Ltd., Penang to Elsie Barbara Cottier, of Southampton. WRIGHT—BATII.- On February 2 1927.65 words
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Article138 1927-03-17 27 Singapore, March 16. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/e 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/8 23/32 Private 8m. credit 2/4 6/16 On New York, Demand 66 Private 90 d/s 57% On France, Bank T.T. 1400 On India, Bank T.T. 153% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 12% p.c. dis. On138 words
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Article636 1927-03-17 27 Singapore, March 1G. MINING. lata* V»l. Pd. Buy«ni Btlltn il fi As&m Kumbang 56/6 57/6 £L £1 Pangrin Tin 33/C 34/6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.85 0.88 £1 4*1 Chenderiang 27/6 28/6 £1 £1 Eastern Siam *25/- 26/£1 £1 Haad Yai 33/6 34/6 1 1 Hitam Tin636 words
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Advertisement86 1927-03-17 27 NOTICE All communication* for both the Straits Times and th«s Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Oifcce, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times tc the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $48 a year. The poet free price of86 words
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Obituary147 1927-03-17 27 DEATHS GOMES On March 10, Gi’bert George Gomes, at Mr. Henry Lazaroo’s Residence, 167, Ruk.t Timah Road. Aged 43 years. NO NY A ONG CIIOON NEO.—On March 8. 1927, at 7 mi'estone, Pasir Panjarg, aged 31, beloved \v fe of Mr. Seow Tiong Lin. jLRNANDEZ.—At 47, Amber Road. Katong. on147 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article90 1927-03-17 1 General— P*f« Singapore Official Quotations 1 Rubber Price Averages J.ondon Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction 1 Rubber Position (By A. W. S.) Rubber Smuggling 1 Rubber Position I Rubber Association 3 Local Rubber Auctions 3 N. S. Planters *1 Rubber Returns 4 Ceylon Rubber Control 4 Pahani' Planters90 words
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Article85 1927-03-17 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Forward f<>ntract Ono- ;it inn 1 Spot Seller I'rici 1 April July Oct. I/1I011 S’pore Mar. June Sept. Dec. M:.r. h. d. S t 10 1 s oaa’.i o.r.uu* 0.71 1 o.7:jt a 0.7.*,1.. u 1 0 70 070«, 0.72 1 0.71 1 a 0.76uj85 words
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Article28 1927-03-17 1 Rubber price averages in the current I. cr.tr let.-, on quarter up to March 16 were n« follows Singapore 67.2 cents London is. 7.4 j28 words
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Article28 1927-03-17 1 I.o’.vis .and Peat’s cable from their London oiiire gives 1,570 tons increase, n>jsing the total London rubber stocks a! .March a, as revised, 50,812 tons.28 words
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Article149 1927-03-17 1 Him Singapore Chamber of Commerce Liin.xr Association held its 803rd auction on Mareli 16. when there was catalogued 1,572,375 lbs. or 612.67 tons; offered 905,978 lbs. or 431.24 tons; sold 847,074 lbs. or 378.16 tons. Spot L, cn do” is. oV4d. N\-w York 4114 c t s149 words
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1114 1927-03-17 1 A. W. S - Notes by A. W. S. Writing from London under date February 17, A. W. S. says Stocks continue to rise, and at the end of last week they were 56,939 tons an increase of 1,199 during the week. At the same date1,114 words
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Article133 1927-03-17 1 Most of the rubber imports by the Straits Settlements come from the Dutch indies, and what is described as wet imports (from which, for net weight, a .eduction oi o0 per cent, should be made) the bulk of the Dutch Indie*' .uti\e production. The figures, therefor** nave a133 words
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Article524 1927-03-17 1 Serendit Makes Many Captures. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March ii A further batch of rubber smuRgii n captures is to hand many of which ha been made by the launch Serendit. At 11 n.m. on Friday 26, off Tandj 0 lohor chased and captured a kotak524 words
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Article77 1927-03-17 1 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, March l->* Speaking at th- Benta Rubber Co. a"nuiil meeting, Major Stevens -Minot but take an optimistic view >' 1 not expect prices to fall below a ni.n rotive level, with restriction mo and a buying pool on the '’M 177 words
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Article3364 1927-03-17 2 Hajority Back Mr. Peck’s Protest. A«-' i "V;j5 hore mia»>i ilinary general meeting of Al i,, Kubbor Company was held “"..ipativ’s offices, Malacca, on 1 1,1 ‘{.i ‘consider the directors’ |ar mi ',.1 v<ent financial, land, and dea 1 -loiicv. and certain resolutions the removal of Mr. nu3,364 words
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Article731 1927-03-17 3 Annual (Jeneral Meeting of The Company. The following rep >rt is supplied by Sime, Darby and Co., Malucca, secretaries to the company The seventeenth ordinary annual general meeting of Kadeilu Rubber Estate, Ltd was held on March 5 at 4, Fort Road Malacca, Mr. T. F. A.731 words
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Article1613 1927-03-17 3 Export Allowance of 60 Per Cent. Probable. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on Monday, at the Exchange Room, New Post Office buildings, Mr. R. J. Obott, chairman presiding. Proposing the* adoption of the report a nr! accounts the* Chairman1,613 words
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Article696 1927-03-17 3 Well-Supported and Bidding Brisk. I**wis and Peat (Singapore) Singapore, March 10.^ The firmness noted in our last report has l>oen maintained during the period under review, and prices have shown a distinct improvement. Manufacturers have been steadily j n the market and rubber available for ru ar696 words
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Article60 1927-03-17 4 Stra itH Times is not responsible for <‘f i,s corr«»pond.nt.. C»r«. 1 should bear in mind that letters 8P nt bt short and to the point. Long »re liable to be rejected or cut eP Correspondents must enclose their no necessarily for publication but TeJuruntec of good faith. No60 words
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Article119 1927-03-17 4 t,, the Editor of the Straits Times. _j um not a shareholder of the r put like all other citizens I am mnV Vi'.i in seeing the proper applica- t)t the representative principle; that -av. in this case, in seeing that -t-M' run a c impany for the benefit119 words
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Article561 1927-03-17 4 Aim- iaj:.a. -10.885 lb*. Avi-r l afi;.'.- 50.000 lbs. .U*tr:-l:»-.:i -1-1.400 lbs. Anglo Malay.— 103,300 lbs. Ahcnhy. —41.275 lbs. liakap Plantations.- 10.700 !b>. Batu Malang.—lo,236 ibs. Haiing.--! .'’*l lbs. Batu 1.uUM.g.—40,035 lbs. Baku U. b. —3,408 lbs. bukit -I ng.—0.327 lbs. Ui.nt'iu i iangori.—s3.27o lbs. lxaiifm. H l561 words
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Article246 1927-03-17 4 16 Per Cent. Dividend for Past Year. Presiding at the annual meeting of the Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd., on January 21, Mr. A. Rose (the chairman) said, in moving the adoption of the report: The issued capital, plus development reserve, amounted to £207,562, while expenditure on capital account,246 words
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Article854 1927-03-17 4 Annual Report and Election Ol Officers. The annual meeting of the Negri Sembi.an l’laiitejs Association was held .n the Sungei Ifjong Club at 11 a.m. on Satin day the chairman Mr. W. L. Forwell piesiding. There were also present:— .‘.leasrs. D. Farquharson. F. J. Fane, vi. i..854 words
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Article420 1927-03-17 4 Substantial Allocations To Reserve. The fifteenth annual general meeting of the Garing (Malacca) Rubber Ltd., was held on February 2 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association. Mr. Edward G. Dane (the chairman) said that the past year’s working hail resulted in a profit of420 words
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Article63 1927-03-17 4 The Controller of Rubber, Ceylon, sends* us the following statement of exports of rubber from Ceylon during the 6th Restriction Year Actual Exports Exportable Ceylon- Exports Exports Maximum Produced Imported Latex Month Rubber Rubber Tons Tons Tons Gallons Xov. 1 926 4.923 4,228 321 904 Dec. 102063 words
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Article91 1927-03-17 4 The report of the directors of Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd., for the year ended January 31, 1927 states that the hair. nee brought forward at t»he credit of he profit and loss account was $56,269.23, from which falls to la* deducted the finai dividend 1925-26 $54,000, leaving a91 words
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Article351 1927-03-17 5 Central Association’s Annual Meeting. The following report is forwarded by the secretaries of lhe Centra! Pahang Planters' Association The annual general meeting of the Central Pahang Planters Association was held at Raul) on March 6, attended by Messrs. K. de Bondy (in the chair) R. G. Young (holt,351 words
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Article277 1927-03-17 5 Singapore Chamber of Commerce Report. The report of the committee of the* Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association for the year ended December 31, 1926, states that the income amounted to $43,180.56 and expenditure, including depreciation, to $30,239.75 giving a surplus of $12,940.81 on the year’s working. Five277 words
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Article854 1927-03-17 5 Messrs. Macphail and Co.’s Weekly Report. Macphail arid Co. Ltd.’s weekly report, dated March 15, states: The absence ol any outstanding feature makes the present period a dull and uninteresting one from the reporters point of view. ■J he prices of our two commodities Rubik r and854 words
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477 1927-03-17 5 Stock Exchangt Value. Company. ces 41 Abaco 2/ Allagar 41 Anglo-Malay 7/lfl 41 Ayer Kun.ng llanteng Consolidated i S/»tt fl Uatu Cave. f 1 Il H»tu Tiga. 2/ Bekoh 2/ Bertam Consolidated 2/ Brieh ?/<* tl Hi«lor 2/ Bikam 2/ Brook lands 2/ Bulat477 words
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761 1927-03-17 5 Capital Issue Closing Prices, raid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall A Company Co. Lvatt. 312.500 1 20 p.c. int. a/c yr. 28-2-27 Allenby ($1) 2.05 3.05 3.00 3.10 100.000 1 00 p.c. for year 30-9-26 Alor Gajah ($1) 2.85 2.05 2.55 3.00 479,425 1761 words
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Advertisement398 1927-03-17 7 VfrQ#0»»»»»O»»«O»+A»AO«, »MM UMI a*»».< B tU>li:i SECURITY EFFICIENCY THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO., LTD CIncorporated in th* Strait* Settlement*) i DIRECTORS j A. E. Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sir D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr. J>. J. WARD. GAW KHEK KHIAM, Esq. R. M.398 words
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