The Straits Budget, 21 February 1929
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Title Section28 1929-02-21 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLIBBBD EIGHTY YEABB.J No. 3,706 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1929 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7«L28 words
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Article398 1929-02-21 1 leaders P»f« The New Learning 3 The -Affairs of 4 The Army 3 The Gimbing Price of Rubber 3 The Gramophone in Malaya 3-4 Class, Caste and Climate 4 Riva! Religions 4 Occasional Notes 5-6 IVIrgrams. Reuter and Special— Covering Past Week’s News 19-24 f Set u res— Lady398 words
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Article2498 1929-02-21 1 Lady Loch and the Hon. Jean Loch have been staying at the Kunnymede Hotel, Penang. Mrs. Swindell and Mrs. Brooke arrived from Kuching on Monday by the steamer Vyner Brooke. It is stated in Kuala Lumpur that Mr. Justice W. H. Thorne is expected to go on2,498 words
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1216 1929-02-21 2 NAVAL DOCKYARD AT SELETAR. Engineers and Plant Arriving. WORK ABOUT TO BEGIN No Prejudice Against Local Men. A beginning is to be made \ery shortly with the greatest engineering scheme that has been seen on Singapore Island—the naval dockyard at Seletar. Mr. P. H. Thorne arrived recently from Home to1,216 words
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416 1929-02-21 2 The annual meeting of the Ex-Services Association <>t Malaya (Singapore branch) for the year ending Dec. 31, 1928. states: The committee have met on 25 occasions during the year under review, and our thanks are again due to the management ol the Europe Hotel416 words
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605 1929-02-21 2 The magisterial inquiry Into the char» of causing death by a rash aat wZ! Mr. E. A. H. Ellis was begTT Feb. 11». Mr. Ellis was the driver of car which ran into a steam-roller on East Coast Road on the night of605 words
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Article978 1929-02-21 3 it may be in training the young.—Straits Times, Feb. 14. The Associate Professor of English at the College of Business Administration of i;<»ton University has had a great idea, on reading Shakespeare’s Hamlet reuntly he became convinced that the play contains human interest stories covering almost allit may be in training the young.—Straits Times, Feb. 14. - 978 words
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Article950 1929-02-21 3 Straits Times, Feb. 15. We believe that the news published yesterday of General Bramwell Booth’s deposition from the command of the Salvation Army will be received with widespread regret. Apart from the sentimental appeal of- the continued association of the’ Booth family with the controlStraits Times, Feb. 15. - 950 words
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Article1024 1929-02-21 3 ,—Straits Times, Feb. 16. In a leading article published on April 10 of last year, we were optimistic enough to state It may even be found that Malaya has actually been exporting 75 per cent, of standard during the pasi year instead of 60. It,—Straits Times, Feb. 16. - 1,024 words
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Article1054 1929-02-21 3 n««mirable invention.—Straits Times, Feb. I n. We have read recently in the pages of eur contemporaries plaints about the backwardness of Malaya. We have no broadcasting arrangements worth mentioning, and musically we are far behind Siam, where a symphony orchestra may now be heard, thanks ton««mirable invention.—Straits Times, Feb. I n. - 1,054 words
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Article1079 1929-02-21 4 —Straits Times, Feb. 19. Among the many rumours which from time to time gladden the heart of the normally miserable victim of the glamour of the East is the story that this, that, or the other shipping company is about to reform. In her most expansive!—Straits Times, Feb. 19. - 1,079 words
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Article987 1929-02-21 4 iVm from the East—Straits Tinn* Feb. 20. A Labour Member in the House of Commons is reported to have said recently tba* if a Labour Government was returned at the next election it would make it Legal for any Christian missionary to fcmong coloured population# over v hiiVm from the East—Straits Tinn* . Feb. 20. - 987 words
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446 1929-02-21 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Feh. Jfi, The new contract between the Government and the K.P.M. Steamship Co., i s I understand, at present being considered by the Minister for the Colonies at The Hague. The existing agreement expire* in 1930, and many446 words
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Article138 1929-02-21 4 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette :—Dr. E. H. Black to be Senior Health Officer, Negri Sembilan, Mr. A. C. Maxwell to be a Probationary Assistant Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., Mr. F. L. Llewellyn to be an Assistant Electrical Engineer, Electrical Department, F.M.S., Mr.138 words
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Article39 1929-02-21 4 Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd., Penang, agents for Rcnong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., have received cabled advice from the board that an interim dividend of IVz per cent, (actual) has been declared payable on March 5.39 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article287 1929-02-21 5 Straits Settlements are better.—Straits Times, Feb. 14. Surelv there is food for deep thought the part of the layman in the fact i n the very columns of the Law lU rnai itself we find the admission that t _r a i abuses and legal anomalies existStraits Settlements are better.—Straits Times, Feb. 14. - 287 words
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Article246 1929-02-21 5 WANTED—A MUSSOLINI worth of business transacted.”—Straits Times, Feb. 14. Local politicians and social reformers have received a new recruit in the shape of the Singapore Intelligence Society,” a mysterious but well-meaning body which has sent a circular to Goyernemnt officials dealing with the evils of 6ur time. Some of itsworth of business transacted.”—Straits Times, Feb. 14. - 246 words
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Article344 1929-02-21 5 of our Chinese citizens.—Straits Times, Feb. 14. Next we come to a nasty smack at the press. The newspaper offices sometimes offend the law. They should be brought under the control of the Government and the salaries paid by the Government official.” So far asof our Chinese citizens.—Straits Times, Feb. 14. - 344 words
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Article250 1929-02-21 5 .—Straits Times, Feb. 15. We read that a scheme for providing London with faster and more luxurious taxicabs has been launched by Mr. Morris, jf Cowley fame. They will be capable of a speed of 50 miles an hour, so that they can combine town work with touring,.—Straits Times, Feb. 15. - 250 words
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Article304 1929-02-21 5 —Straits Times, Feb. 15. How' these heavyweight boxers do get on Before we had quite accustomed ourselves to the idea of Georges Carpentier as a light comedian, Jack Dempsey succumbed to the temptations first of the ineina and then of the legitimate Tom Heeney yielded to the blandishments—Straits Times, Feb. 15. - 304 words
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Article318 1929-02-21 5 ing a definite period of years.—Straits Times, Feb. 15. The manifold worries of the Presidentelect of the United States of America n rior to taking up his residence at White House will not be minimised by news from Australia that may recall to Mr. Hoover the important parting a definite period of years.—Straits Times, Feb. 15. - 318 words
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Article98 1929-02-21 5 THE SIGNIFICANCE O F should provide a clue.—Straits Times Feb. 16. Lord Beaverbrook, proprietor of th« Daily Express, and Lord Rothermere, proprietor of the Daily Mail, were passengers by the Cunard liner Laconia which left Southampton recently on a West Indies cruise. The Morning Post reeorJed the incident without anyshould provide a clue.—Straits Times Feb. 16. - 98 words
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Article269 1929-02-21 5 .—Straits Times, Feb. Id. Here is a strange story contained in a letter from a man whose knowledge of the people to whom he refers is extensive and peculiar I can’t say that I’m at all sorry for Amanullah in his troubles. I think the.—Straits Times, Feb. Id. - 269 words
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Article403 1929-02-21 5 PIONEERS NO LONGER .—Straits Time«, Feb. lrt. Those who believe that the post-Wai British stock, brought up during a perioc of industrial depression and extremist agitation, has suffered no decline in morale should read a renort presented I>> Mr. R. M. Pym, a representative of the Canadian Immigration and Colonisatior.—Straits Time«, Feb. lrt. - 403 words
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Article196 1929-02-21 5 —Straits Time*, Feb. 18. Melancholy proof of the bitter weather now being experienced at Htome is afforded by the death of Lady Marriott a week after that of her distinguished husband, and from the same disease—pneumonia. The tragedy of this news seems almost beyond comment. Malaya has—Straits Time*, Feb. 18. - 196 words
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Article174 1929-02-21 5 is probably the best joke of all.—Straits Times, Feb. 18. Mr. Philip Snowden, so often accused of dullness as a public speaker, largely in consequence of his weakness for juggling with statistics in a manner which completely baffles the layman, is reforming to such an extent thatis probably the best joke of all.—Straits Times, Feb. 18. - 174 words
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Article188 1929-02-21 5 CINEMA MANNERS —Straits Times, Feb. IS. It w'ould be as well if local cinema managers made a note of the fact that the yells and cat-calls which occasionally emanate/ from the cheap seats are a source of extreme annoyance to people who have paid the highest price of admission, and—Straits Times, Feb. IS. - 188 words
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Article275 1929-02-21 5 hearable than err heS! \v*- T'mes. Feb. IS. During the first phase of the Chinese New Year celebrations the opinion was expressed generally that the absence ol crackor-firing had been more pronounced than its presence. So we believed until 1 a.m. to-day. Full of happy thoughts about Chinese andhearable than err heS! \v*- T'mes. Feb. IS. - 275 words
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Article215 1929-02-21 6 SAINTS GETTING READY ,—Straits Times, Feb. lib We are approaching that season of the year when tho great ones of the land have to undergo a short but intensive season of dining out. It is a time of national revelry, for the sons and daughters of Wales will make merry,—Straits Times, Feb. lib - 215 words
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Article222 1929-02-21 6 Straits Times, Feb. 19. We have to thank Mr. Gossip of a London paper for the appended illuminating paragraph on life in Singapore, which he gives under the heading, The Far Knds of the Earth iVople are rushing to the ends of the earth. The otherStraits Times, Feb. 19. - 222 words
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Article449 1929-02-21 6 Stmib, Times, Feb. 19 In a recent note we touched upon the prophecies of a cycle of seasonable weather at home which appear to be justified by the beautiful summer of the past year and the present Arctic visitation. We note that the Meteorological Correspondent of TheStmib, Times, Feb. 19 - 449 words
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Article88 1929-02-21 6 —Straits Time's, Feb. 20. We made a bad break, it seems, in ascribing last week’s sudden appearance of flannel bags in large quantities to a cold snap in the local air or to shivers induced by reading of the severe weather n Europe. The real explanation is a much—Straits Time's, Feb. 20. - 88 words
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Article92 1929-02-21 6 -Straits Times. Feb. 20. The tragie deaths of Sir Hayes and Lady Marriott lend a melancholy interest to the reports of the alarming degree ot illness prevalent in Europe in consequence jf the intense cold. A medical correspondent, writing in mail week with reference to the influenza epidemic,-Straits Times. Feb. 20. - 92 words
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Article203 1929-02-21 6 —Straits Times, Feb. 2<b Malaya is still awaiting—in no optimistic mood—the findings of the Colonial Office committee which inquired into the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. legislation relating to prostitution. It is in- !motive to see how our social hygiene probb m came to he examined in’—Straits Times, Feb. 2<b - 203 words
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Article198 1929-02-21 6 Siraits Times, Feb. 20. Mr. Ormsby-Gore subsequently set up a ammittee under the chairmanship of Lord Jalfour of Burleigh, and it is the findings of this committee that are now awaited. The Colony has protested as effectively as it can against the dictation from London of aSiraits Times, Feb. 20. - 198 words
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Article231 1929-02-21 6 time to be married three times.—Straits limes, Feb. 20. IW Although mere man has had to take a back seat in almost every branch of life in recent years, he has still managed 10 Preserve the illusion that his sex has made a corner in those things which thetime to be married three times.—Straits limes, Feb. 20. "IW - 231 words
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514 1929-02-21 6 The ranfce of an order requiring a bank officer to give evidence in a criminal case regarding a depositor’s account was the subject of discussion before the District Judge, Mr. C. IH. G. Clarke, on Feb. 19. The case was one514 words
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102 1929-02-21 6 News has reached Singapore that the Soviet Government ship Tobolsk went aground on One Fathom Bank, off the entrance to Port Swettenham, on Monday. So far attempts to refloat her have failed, but arrangements have been made by the local agents,102 words
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54 1929-02-21 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 18. The new Danish Minister to Siam arrived from Peking to-day. Soon after the steamer had left his wife found that n? P r- C XSS containing jewellery valued at 65,000 kronen was missing. It ha«54 words
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347 1929-02-21 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 20. In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr Justice Stevens delivered judgment f or plaintiffs with costs in the suit in which Syn Thong and Co., rubber brokers and commission agents, sued Tong J OO and Co., merchants347 words
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317 1929-02-21 6 During the present year a light-beacon is to be established in the outer roads on the western edge of Outer Shoal at a distance of about 1.41 miles 155 deg. from the flashing green light on southern end of detached mole or317 words
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Article996 1929-02-21 7 Nearly ten years have passed since the centenary of the foundation of Singapore was celebrated and, perhaps, in no period, since Sir Stamford Raffles made history by his establishment of the Southern Settlement, has there been greater development than996 words
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62 1929-02-21 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Feb. 18. The Yangtse Rapids steamer Chita, which flies the American flog, went ashore 50 miles above Wanhsien and was attacked by bandits. The United States gunboat Tutuila came to the rescue in the nick62 words
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105 1929-02-21 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Feb. 13. Nicholas, a Singhalese formerly employed as a clerk at the Runnymede Hotel, was charged to-day in the police court with being found in the hotel compound with intent to commit an offence and secondly with wilful105 words
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Article73 1929-02-21 7 A Reuter cable from London announces the death of the Rt. Rev. Dr. W. 0. Burrows, Bishop of Chichester since 1919. Before going to west Sussex Dr. Burrows had been Bishop of Truro for seven years and Archdeacon of Birmingham from 1904 to 1912. He was 71 years of age73 words
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155 1929-02-21 7 It appears that the Sarawak Government experienced a little difficulty in finding a suitable site for a seaplane base. The question was first mooted some three months ago when it was suggested that a piece of land at Pending, held under grant by155 words
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407 1929-02-21 7 In view of the reports of the severe cold in Europe and the recent death of Sir Hayes Marriott, particular interest attaches to the following which we have received from Sir David Galloway, a doctor whose knowledge of health conditions in the407 words
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335 1929-02-21 7 The wedding of Mr. William Ivor Lionel Legg, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. I<egg, of Mosley Hill, Liverpool, and Miss .lean Renwick Airey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. F. Airey, of Wellington, New Zealand, took place at335 words
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Article46 1929-02-21 7 In spite of the Chinese New Year holidays there was a large crowd of Chinese residents on board the Khiva on Feb. 11 to wish bon voyage to Mr. lii Tchuin, the former Chinese Consul(icneral at Singapore, who sailed for llong Kong, accompanied by his wife,46 words
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424 1929-02-21 7 A flying accident occurred in Sarawak recently which resulted in the wreck of a seaplane and nearly caused the death of its two occupants. The machine was the Royalist,’’ one of two Moth seaplanes which were hi ought out from Home424 words
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260 1929-02-21 7 A Chinese woman, wife of a Seletar shopkeeper, appeared in the Second Police Court on Friday afternoon with a healed bullet wound in one of her hands and another in the leg. She said she had been shot by robbers who forced260 words
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2120 1929-02-21 8 A case of interest to hankers nnd their clients was begun heiore th* Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) on Feb. 14 in the Supreme Court when Messrs. E. A. Barbour, Ltd., sued the 110 Hong Bank, Ltd., for $lO,OOO, in respect of a cheque2,120 words
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268 1929-02-21 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 19. In the Supreme Court yesterday reference was made to the* death of Mr. Thomas Gawthorne which occurred suddenly in London while on holiday. Mr. Balfour E. Ross, President of the Penang Bar Committee,268 words
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40 1929-02-21 8 —Anuta. Batavia, Feb. 19. f l‘' r eruptions in the course of y actlvit y of Krakatau sud' itnly ceased at eight o’clock yesterdav t nly S,i ht clouds «»rt now to be seen.—Aneta.—Anuta. - 40 words
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500 1929-02-21 8 Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 of the Municipal Commission hem on Feb. 8 included the following: W Confirmed estimate and provisional apportionment of cost of making up and draining Campbell Lane, from Serangoon Road to Clive Street, under section 101500 words
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Article47 1929-02-21 8 At the annual general meeting of the Subordinate Service Association at Kuala Lumpur considerable disappointment was expressed over Government’s failure to redress the grievances of the Railway and Survey departments regarding which petitions have been forwarded to the High Commissioner and even to the Secretary of State.47 words
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144 1929-02-21 8 Plans for another important building in Singapore have just been submitted to the Municipality, and tenders will probably be called for in a few days. The building will occupy a corner site in Raffles Square —that opposite the Banque de l’lndoChine and the144 words
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1345 1929-02-21 9 Rubber thieving on Singapore Island the most important matter which c»me up at the annual meeting of the Singapore District Planters’ Association, j, e ld »t the Europe Hotel on Fridayfl Mr. r. A. Dix presided and others present were Messrs. St.1,345 words
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Article506 1929-02-21 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to your report of the Singapore District Planters* meeting, Mr. Dix very kindly read the report on the year’s working owing to the absence of the secretary at the meeting, at which I presided as last year’s506 words
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150 1929-02-21 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 18. Lim Leng Lee, a Chinese vegetable seller, was produced before the magistrate this morning for the attempted murder of his wife and w*as remanded to police custody till the 25th inst. The woman was150 words
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Article166 1929-02-21 9 Mr. J. L. Beardon, who has been connected with Robinson and Co., Ltd., since duly, 1911, is retiring and leaves by the Kashgar this week, accompanied by Mrs. Beardon and children. For some ten years Mr. Beardon very successfully represented Robinson and Co. in British North Borneo,166 words
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Article141 1929-02-21 9 The following passengers have arrived by the President Polk from America For Singapore.—Mr. Alfred Bailey, Mr. Stephen T. Bannister, Mrs. W\ E. Cake, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Caldwell. Master Arthur Cake, Mr. H. C. Devery, Miss Irma V. Dobbyn. Mr. J. R. Hayes, Mr. Hsieh Cho Ming, Mr.141 words
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Article39 1929-02-21 9 Mambau Tin. —633 hours. 37,000 yards, 190 picul j. Kint* Kellus Tin Dredging.— 400 piculs. r>oo hours, 9 < *.000 yards. Estimated realised value of ore $28,000. Bundi Tin Dredging.—9M hours. ir>3or>o yards, 823 piculs, estimated value $59,229.39 words
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594 1929-02-21 9 Five yachts were sent away by Mr. A. H. Blake at 10.10 a.m. on Sunday to race for the final for the aeries for the Lipton Challenge Cup. At the beginning there was a light breeze with a light rain falling which ceased with594 words
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227 1929-02-21 9 Seven boats of the Port Dickson Yacht Club competed in the race held on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. The course sailed was a delightful change to the customary laps round a triangular course. One mark boat was placed about mile off tha Club.227 words
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Article60 1929-02-21 10 [Tkt Strait* Tim** la not raapetaibj* lb* opinion* of it* corrotpondonU. {-oit#- pendent* ahoold bear in mind that Wttar* ■mat b« ahort and to tb* point. Long lUklt t. b* r.j.rt.o Mown. Corraapondanta nouat #nclo*« t^* l udm and addroaaaa. not ntfoaaarily for publication but a* /^.^triur'a Mo lottar60 words
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Article1153 1929-02-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir —In vour issue cf the 4th insi.. ant' in the Straits Budget of 7th inst.. you publish under the heading of Truth and Oil Palm Plantations —with sub headings of your own—a short article which appeared in Truth early1,153 words
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Article721 1929-02-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With reference to the article on the above subject in your issue of yesterday, may I be permitted to add a few further facts to the statements contained therein The shark-fishing operations at Carnarvon, W. Australia, to which you referred, were721 words
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Article84 1929-02-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your leading article in the issue of the Straits Times dated Dec. 17 headed “An Unfortunate Affair” has been brought before our notice, and we would point out that, despite all that is said in the article, British firms in84 words
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Article242 1929-02-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A Singapore Contributor’s reply to Bishop Ferguson-Davie is sensible and to the point, but it only treats of the problem from the man’s point of view and does not mention what is much more important—the danger to innocent women242 words
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Article114 1929-02-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir» —Permit me a small space in your columns relating to the train services during the Chinese New Year. While travelling with a concession ticket from Kuala Lipis to Singapore and vice versa, I noticed that practically no arrangement was made114 words
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Article155 1929-02-21 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,—Having lived in various parts tf Malaysia for the past 17 years I canntt help wondering what part of Johore answers to M.S.'s description in the Daily Express, quoted by you in your issue of the 6th inst. One of the155 words
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Article287 1929-02-21 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, —A Tamil coolie on a Chines estate opened a Post Office Savings Bank account. He obtained a payment warrant to withdraw’ $3B but for four days could not draw the money. The Post Office told him to get287 words
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149 1929-02-21 10 OWNERSHIP DISPUTE. Land in Will of WellKnown Chinese. In the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) this morning Haji Mohamed Serat bin Haji Salleh, claimed a declaration of ownership of the house and land at 552, Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore. The defendants were Siew Kwan Wong and149 words
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54 1929-02-21 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Feb. 16. Following a 9erious spell of dry weather lasting for seven months, heavy rain fed throughout New South Wales to-day-The break in the weather has come as great relief to farmers, as the dry54 words
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1940 1929-02-21 11 There was an echo of the Alsagoff codicil case in the Supreme Court ora Feb. 13 before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), when Mr. J. G. Campbell, appearing for Syed Mohained bin Ahmed Alsagoff, the plaintiff in the original1,940 words
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224 1929-02-21 11 The Singapore military authorities were busily employed at the East Wharf on Feb. 13 ar.d 14 in supervis ing the transfer of troops from the troopship Somersetshire to the Dorsetshire. Both troopships arrived on Feb. 13, the Somersetshire having turned back224 words
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134 1929-02-21 11 A daring theft of copra in transit on the Singapore River to a local Chinese firm was described in the District Court on Fob. 13. When a Chinese pleaded guilty to the theft of 189 bags of copra, Chief Court Inspector Meredith said134 words
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124 1929-02-21 11 Tr. the Supreme Court on Feb. 14 tln Chief Justice (Sic William Murison) delivered judgment in the case in which H* Hup, a Chinese contractor, sued Ahma. Shah (bailiff) and P. A. Bcins, Ltd.* f iam ages for alleged wrongful seizure o. his premises.124 words
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275 1929-02-21 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 18. A fashionable wedding took place on Saturday afternoon at SL Mary’s Church, the Rev. O. B. Parsons officiating, when Miss Molly Green, daughter of Mr. C. F. J. Green, acting Resident, Pahang, and275 words
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Article318 1929-02-21 11 Sunday, Feb. 10. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended High Mass at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Monday, Feb. 11. His Excellency and Lady Clifford, accompanied by Lady Loch, the Hon. Jean Loch and attended by Mr. F. Chick, A.D.C., and Mr. L. F. Knight, A.D.C.,318 words
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1341 1929-02-21 12 A number of public examinations were conducted in the Bankruptcy Court on Friday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) by Mr. T. I>. Cocker, the Assistant Official Assignee. Seow Soon Jin said he was a bacheloi aged 23.1,341 words
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109 1929-02-21 12 TTu CC fl di c g u to present arrangements, II.H. the Sultan of Johore will leave for his visit to Europe by the P. and O. Macedonia, sailing from Singapore on ar V T and disembark at Marseilles,109 words
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Article67 1929-02-21 12 The Burns Night concert and dance organised by the St. Andrew’s Society and held at the Drill Hall on Jan 25 resulted in a profit of $l7O. To this sum h( Society has added a further $BO from whiS, >nera makin a total of $260, Rolip h67 words
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1040 1929-02-21 12 A cable received in Singapore from the Secretary of State for the Colonies announces the death in London from pneumonia of Lady Marriott, wife of the late Sir Hayes Marriott, C.M.G., former Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements. The1,040 words
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239 1929-02-21 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb, 15. At the annual meeting of the Penang branch of the ex-Service Association held yesterday, Mr. G. D. A. Fletcher presiding, said that an examination of their accounts showed that the financial position was sound. They239 words
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202 1929-02-21 12 The Secretary of Austral Malay T.n. Ltd., advises that, after consideration of the financial position of each of the associated companies and its estimated revenue during the current year it is ant ici p ated that the following disdurin^^iooo 1 1 A be202 words
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3347 1929-02-21 13 AMONG THE NEW BOOKS. An Englishman 's Brilliant Work On Provincial France —An Arresting Play—An Epic of the Great War at Sea. French France, by Oliver Maddox HuefTer. Ernest Benn, Ltd. 10s. 6d. r work of Mr. Oliver Maddox Hueffer i». ;n rr.any respect? unique among books dealing with France3,347 words
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Article762 1929-02-21 14 hat the Isthmus of Kra is in Siamese territory, and, for reasons connected with tKf expansion of French Indo-China, the Siamese have no cause to like the French. Consequently the canal is merely a possibility and not a probability.” We breathe freely again and pass on to vote that Kuala762 words
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Article93 1929-02-21 14 The Hamburg-American liner Resolute is due at Penang on March 4 with 500 American sightseers aboard. The party will be divided into two groups, one proceeding to the Botanic Gardens, the Hill Railway, Ayer Itam Temple and then to lunch at the E. and 0 Hotel. The aocond party will93 words
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385 1929-02-21 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 15. During the course of yesterday's Municipal Commission meeting there was a mild breeze one Commissioner complaining about the waste of time. The business included the hearing of objections from owners to the construction385 words
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196 1929-02-21 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14. An accident that occurred on the Klang Road near the bridge two miles from here was recalled in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby to-day when Sangaia Pillay, the owner of a Euick196 words
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85 1929-02-21 14 An ex-detective from Amov was one of two Chinese produced before the District Judge! G. G. Clarke, on a charge of being in possession of unlicensed arms. Chief Court Inspector Meredith said both men were arrested on Feb 7 in a coffee85 words
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392 1929-02-21 14 Possibly as a result of the recent inquiry into the grievances of employees at the F.M.S. central workshops, the British Labour Party is showing curiosity concerning Tamil education in Malaya. With reference to the announcement that Colonel Wedge wood, Labour Member for392 words
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263 1929-02-21 14 A Chinese armed with a pistol was arrested outside Rochore police station while driving in a richsha. the puller of which he is alleged to have robbed. His capture was due to the pluck of the puller, who attracted the attention of263 words
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Article45 1929-02-21 14 .—Reuter. New York, Feb. 14. A s a sult experiments on Inulin, a starchhke substance found in dahlias, chicory, artichokes and other plants scientists of the Department of Commerce have discovered a new kind of sugar, which has been named diifructose anhydride.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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331 1929-02-21 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Feb. 14; If present indications materialise it is probable that the era of huge prizes in the Royal Calcutta Turf Club sweep on the Derby has come to an end. The331 words
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185 1929-02-21 14 LEAN CO.'S REPORT. Bull Holdings in the Metal Market. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Feb. 15. Messrs. Lean and Co’s report states that tin. as predicted in their last report, has dropped back to lower levels closing at 4224.10 spot and i*225 for three months a loss during the period185 words
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124 1929-02-21 14 An inquiry' w*as held on Feb. 14 by Che Singapore Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, into the death of a Chinese whose body was found hanging in a half-completed buildirg. A Chinese woman said the deceased was her husband, a contractor named124 words
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Article1925 1929-02-21 15 In view of the recrudescence of the cruiser question as between Great Britain and the United States, the following article contributed by Sir Herbert Russell to the Naval and Military Record is of considerable interest. A1,925 words
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183 1929-02-21 15 Witchcraft seriously practised in a thriving, up-to-date American community is one element in an extraordinary murder trial now in progress in York, Pennsylvania. One John Blymyer, a practitioner of voodoo rites, or, as described locally, a powwow doctor,” is on trial for183 words
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410 1929-02-21 15 The report published in the newspaper El Ahram on Dec. 14 last stating that negotiations between technical experts representing the Sudan and Egypt regarding the construction of the Gebel Aulia dam had reached an agreement, which provided that the dam should410 words
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596 1929-02-21 15 Old Fashioned Gentlemen the Headhunters of Formosa was the subject of an interesting and scholarly address by Professor J. O. Clark, given recently before the Asiatic Society, Tokio. Professor Clark, according to the Japan Times, first described the596 words
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719 1929-02-21 16 Speaking at tin- annual general meeting of the Institute of T/rndon l rder-, writers, Mr. 11. M. Merriman. the chairman, paid that when handing over the' veins of office, it would be ns onejhaving lost much of Isis hopeful outlook. As regards “hull”719 words
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Advertisement137 1929-02-21 17 Telegrams FIRNATEX. I s F R T A N I O A L T N Telephones 4100, 5334. She had made the one fatal mistake for a woman, and all the world had turned against her. Only her father, and the boy who loved her, kept their blind faith in137 words
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1097 1929-02-21 18 A speech delivered at Boston has stirred the whole of America. It was made by Dr. Y. C. James Yen, th« Chinese scholar. It impressed America not only on account of its eloquence, but for its simple recital of1,097 words
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471 1929-02-21 18 In the Ameiican motor show they have offered a prize for the oldest car of any kind. It will occur to many sufferers that they know that car. and have ridden in it. Grim humorists will send the announcement of471 words
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Article56 1929-02-21 18 A New York message states that the Commercial Investment Trust, Incorporated, has acquired the firm of textile factors known as Frederick Vietor and Acheli», Incorporated. This will be merged with the IYierls, Buhler Company anc[ the two concerns will jointly handle the output of 150 mills, the56 words
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1219 1929-02-21 18 The writers of contemporary Russia are little known abroad. This is unfortunate (writes the Moscow correspondent of the Observer) because, while the decade since the Revolution cannot be reckoned as one of the great creative periods of1,219 words
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291 1929-02-21 18 A direct telephone service, to he opened shortly, between London an<J Warsaw, is another step in the policy that aims at linking up England with every capital in Europe. The charge for a three-minute call between London and Warsaw will be 15s.291 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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621 1929-02-21 19 —British Wireless. Th<? High Council of the Salvation Army has adhered to it* decision •that General Bramwell Booth is unfit to continue in command, and Commissioner E. J. Higgins has been elected his successor. Recently.—British Wireless. - 621 words
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204 1929-02-21 19 ,—Reuter. Rugby, Feb. 14. Advices have been received in London to the effect that the 2nd Bn. of the Scots Guards, which left Shanghai last month in the City of Marseilles, has just passed Aden. The battalion is due at Southampton on Feb.,—Reuter. - 204 words
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156 1929-02-21 19 —British Wireless. London, Feb. 15. After a lapse of 34 years, the race for the international amateur ice-skating championship and the Prince of Orange Cup was held to-day over a 1,500 metres course at Lingay Fen, near Cambridge. The result was a.—British Wireless. - 156 words
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77 1929-02-21 19 ,—Reuter. London, Feb. 18. The United States Bureau of Mines estimates the world’s petroleum production in 1928 at 1.322,000,000 barrels, of which the United States produced 202.000,000. The latter is slightly above the output for 192 T. The bureau states that there has,—Reuter. - 77 words
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81 1929-02-21 19 ,—Reuter. New York, Feb. 16. There has been a wave of selling on the New York stock market owing to the Federal Reserve Board’s campaign to prevent the diversion of funds for the purpose of carrying loans based on speculative values, which,—Reuter. - 81 words
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66 1929-02-21 19 —Reuter. Rugby, Feb. 16. A contract of about £10,000,000 from the Greek Government for the reclamation and irrigation of great areas of land for agricultural purposes has been secured in the face of keen international competition by Henry Boot and Son, Ltd.,—Reuter. - 66 words
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184 1929-02-21 19 —British Wireless. Rugby, Feb. 15. The statement issued by the Royal Aero Club of the general arrangements for the Schneider Trophy race over the Solent next September indicates that the cooperation of the Air Ministry, the Admiralty, the Southampton Harbour Board, the Comraander-in-Chief—British Wireless. - 184 words
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107 1929-02-21 19 —British Wireless. London, Feb. 16. The Lord Mayor’s fund for the Miners is now £6B4,ooo.—Reuter. Rugby, Feb. 15. Sir Robert Ho Tung, one of the merchant princes of Hong Kong, has given £l.OOO to the Miners’ Relief Fund. He was led to—British Wireless. - 107 words
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151 1929-02-21 19 ,—Pan-Asia. Berlin, Feb. 13. A political sensation ha.s been caused iu Germany by the action of the President of Poland in dissolving the Sejm of Upper Silesia and ordering the arrest of the German Deputy Ulitz, secretary of the German Volksbund on previous,—Pan-Asia. - 151 words
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51 1929-02-21 19 ,—Reuter. London, Feb. 18. Replying to Sir Robert Thomas (Lib., Anglesey), Mr. Herbert Williams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, said there had been a substantial improvement in British trade with China during the last quarter, as compared with the preceding,—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article51 1929-02-21 19 —Reuter. Washington, Feb. 18. Mr. Kellogg has announced the conclusion of an informal agreement between the United States, Great Britain, Japan and 11 other nations for closer cooperation in combatting the drug traffic. The agreement involves the direct exchange of information regarding persons violating the drug—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article557 1929-02-21 19 —Router. New Delhi, Feb. 13. Flying Officer Davis, one of the Royal Air Force officers who were stranded in Afghanistan, has been brought to Peshawar by air by Flight-Lieut. Hancock, whose aeroplane only accommodated two. Flight-Lieut. Chapman—Router. - 557 words
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Article25 1929-02-21 19 Reuter. Washington, Feb- 18. Colonel Lindbergh has arrived on the completion of his journey to inaugurate tho American air mail to Panama.Reuter. - 25 words
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2893 1929-02-21 20 Reuter. I London, Feb. 13. Skating was general throughout Great Britain to-day, and this was the only compensation for the severe frost, which intensified in the afternoon. More deaths due to coldReuter. - 2,893 words
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870 1929-02-21 21 —British Wifeless. London, Feb. 13. It was officially stated at Craigweil House that the King passed a good night. Reuter’s Agency understands that His Majesty’s progress is such that he is now able to read occasionally. He is now on ordinary—British Wifeless. - 870 words
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126 1929-02-21 21 wore stopped by strikers.—British Wire.ess. Rugby, Feb. 18. Replying to questions in the House of Commons, Earl Winterbon, the Undersecretary for India, said a telegram which had been received stated that the conditions in Bombay were approaching normal on the 15thwore stopped by strikers.—British Wire.ess. - 126 words
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173 1929-02-21 21 Reuter. Constantinople, Feb. 13. Trotsky, accompanied by his wife and two daughters, has arrived here. He is using the pseudonym of Seibroff. Trot;ky came in a specially chartered steamer, and was taken under escort by three Russian agents to the SovietReuter. - 173 words
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151 1929-02-21 21 ,—Reuter. New York, Feb. 18. Edward Doheny, son of the oil magnate E. L. Doheny, has been shot dead at his home by his secretary, Hugh Plunkett. The latter, who was mentally deranged, committed suicide. Doheny and a doctor w*ere vainly trying,—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article37 1929-02-21 21 —Trans-Ocean. Moscow, Feb. 16. The former Commissar of Finance, Sokolinikoff, has published an article in the leading Moscow economic paper advocating that foreign capitalists should be invited to invest in Russia’s chief exporting industries.—Trans-Ocean.—Trans-Ocean. - 37 words
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336 1929-02-21 21 .—Trans-Ocean. Rugby, Feb. 14. At this morning’s meeting of the Experts Committee on Reparations in Paris Herr Melchior, the German expert, spoke at length on Germany’s financial position and on her taxation.—British Wireless. Paris, Feb. 14. According to well-informed quarters, Herr Schacht’s standpoint is.—Trans-Ocean. - 336 words
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101 1929-02-21 21 ,—Reuter. Paris, Feb. 18. It is reported from Madrid that a sequel to the recent rising has been a serious divergence of opinion between King Alfonso and General de Rivera. It is reported that the King favoured clemency for those concerned in,—Reuter. - 101 words
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79 1929-02-21 21 Reuter. Madras, Feb. i 5. The Simon Commission has arrived from Rangoon and was presented with nine addresses of welcome by local residents. Acknowledging these, Sir John Simon said it was a great encouragement to receive such a striking demonstration of co-operation inReuter. - 79 words
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58 1929-02-21 21 .—Reuter. Dublin, Feb. 19. Colonel Fitzmaurice, whose resignation from the Irish Free State Air Force has been reported, stated that he has allied himself to important American financial nter6sts in working out a scheme for n trans-Atlantic steamship service between Halifax and.—Reuter. - 58 words
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173 1929-02-21 21 ,—Reuter. New York, Feb. 14. The Utility Power and Light Corporation, one of the principal public utility systems in the United States, announces that it has acquired the entire ordinary shares of the Greater London and Counties Trust, Ltd., thus indirectly securing,—Reuter. - 173 words
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115 1929-02-21 21 Wireless. Rugby, Feb. 16. Great improvement is being shown in the British iron and steel industries. Last month’s output of steel was 769,600 tons, which is nearly 140,000 tons more than that for January of last year. Reports from the shipbuilding districtsWireless. - 115 words
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92 1929-02-21 21 —Reuter. Washington, Feb. 14. The Senate Commerce Committee has approved the sale of 13 vessels belonging to the United States and American Merchant Lines to Paul A. Chapman, Inc., for 116,000,000. They include the Leviathan, the second largest liner in the world, which.—Reuter. - 92 words
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86 1929-02-21 21 —Reuter. Rome Feb. 18. Eleven soldiers have been torn to pieces by wolves in Albania. A group of recruits, accompanied by two gendarmes, were marching between Premeti and Koritxa, when they were surrounded by al>out 60 famished wolves. Only the gendarmes.—Reuter. - 86 words
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86 1929-02-21 21 he saw in the Dutch Colonies.—TransOcean. Marseilles, Feb. 16. Interviewed on the conclusion of his tour of the Far Bast, M. Albert Thomas, director of the League of Nations Labour Bureau, stated that he had collected valuable information and hoped to promotehe saw in the Dutch Colonies.—Trans-Ocean. - 86 words
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Article48 1929-02-21 21 .—Trans-Ocean. Teheran, Feb. 18. A treaty of friendship between Germany and Persia was signed in Teheran on Sunday, after two years of negotiation. Germany is thus the first country to establish relations with Persia under the new regi me on a most favoured nation basis.—Trans-Ocean..—Trans-Ocean. - 48 words
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312 1929-02-21 22 Washington, Feb. 14. President Coolidge has sent to Congress the recommendation for the appropriation of $12,370,000 to begin the construction of the cruisers authorised in the Naval Bill, which is little more than half the amount proposed by the Navy Department.312 words
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136 1929-02-21 22 Reuter. Washington. Feb. 1G. Giving evidence before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Commiltet on the resolution *o »posed by Mr. Capp to permit the President to i: mos > e*» n embargo against an aggressor ration in wartime, Mr- Kellogg declared that. Reuter. - 136 words
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72 1929-02-21 22 Reuter. London, Feb. 14. The by-election at Wansbeek, Northumberland. due to the death of the Labour member Mr. G. IT. Warnc resulted as follows Mr. Shield, Labour, 20,308. Mr. Moffat Pender, Conservative, 9,012. Mr. Briggs, Liberal, 5,183. At the General Ejection Mr. WarneReuter. - 72 words
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68 1929-02-21 22 .—Reuter. Washington, Feb. 18. President Coolidge has issued an order regulating the flight of foreign aircraft eve- th<* Panama Canal zone. It is laid Gewn that such aircraft must travel along a notified rout" and land at a certain spot h fore.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article1500 1929-02-21 22 .—Reuter. —Trans-Ocean. —Pan-Asia. British Wireless. Rome, Feb. 13. Rojo bungs over the Vatican I rent y conlirue ihrouithout Italy. Many thousands Of pooplo attended a Te >eum in Milan Cathedral. The Italian and Papal national anthems were sung. The Papal and Italian flags were hoisted on.—Reuter.; —Trans-Ocean.; —Pan-Asia.; British Wireless. - 1,500 words
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537 1929-02-21 22 British V.’ ire less. Router. Washington, Feb. 13. Olficial circles are very interested in the reports from London that the British Gov. eminent may soon make proposals for a new approach to settlement of the J»B. armament problem. Such a moveBritish V.’ ire less.; — Router. - 537 words
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1315 1929-02-21 23 —Reuter. British Wireless. Rugby, Feb. 17. There will be no ceremony when the British Industries Fair begins to-morrow at the White City, London, and Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, but in the evening the Prince—Reuter.; British Wireless. - 1,315 words
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124 1929-02-21 23 .—Reuter, Geneva, Feb. 19. Interviewed on his return from his Far Eastern tour, M. Albert Thomas, director of the League of Nations Labour Bureau, said he had been struck by the way in which the racial problem was everywhere to the.—Reuter, - 124 words
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304 1929-02-21 23 BRITAIN VATICAN. Premature Questions In Commons. ,—Trans-Ocean. —British Wireless. Reuter. Rugby, Feb. 13. Replying to questions in the House of Commons, Sir Austen Chamberlain, the Foreign Secretary, said he had no official information that the new Vatican State intended to apply for membership of the League of Nations, and it,—Trans-Ocean.; —British Wireless.; Reuter. - 304 words
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151 1929-02-21 23 Reuter. London, Fob. 13. Sir Austen Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons that he did not consider it necessary to make representations to the Belgian Government with regard to the detention at Ostend of Mr. J. Maxton (Lab., Bridgeton) and Mr. S.Reuter. - 151 words
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79 1929-02-21 23 Reuter. Tokio, Feb. 16. A fire early this morning was discovered in the Brain Diseases Hospital in this city and the building was gutted. Eleven patients were incinerated. Tragic scenes were witnessed, the inmates laughing, shrieking and acting hilariously as the rescuersReuter. - 79 words
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Article101 1929-02-21 23 by Fascism in Italy.—Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin, Feb. 15. Surveying the latest phase of German domestic politics Herr Joseph Wirth, a former Chancellor and now a Centre Party Deputy, has caused a stir by an article in the Deutsche Republik. Herr Wirth interprets the present situation as theby Fascism in Italy.—Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. - 101 words
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440 1929-02-21 23 .—Reuter. Melbourne, Feb. 13. Shouts of Bushrangers are gentlemeas compared with you were raised by Labour members in the Assembly whan Mr. Bruce unsuccessfully invoked the rules of procedure to prevent Labour members moving publication of the arbitrator’s award in the.—Reuter. - 440 words
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90 1929-02-21 23 —Reuter. New York, Feb. 17. Sensational newspaper report* have» been published to the effect that the new 33,000-ton aiicraft-carriers Saratoga and Lexington, which cost $86,000,000, aiw, destined for the “junk pile,” owing to that cost of operating them. These reports have undoubtedly induced Mr. Wilbur,—Reuter. - 90 words
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41 1929-02-21 23 minent politicians also signed.—Tran»Ocean. J Berne, Feb. 19. A petition calling for women’s suffrage has been addressed to the Federal Government. Every woman’s association in Switzerland participated, and many prominent politicians also signed.—Trann-minent politicians also signed.—Tran»- Ocean. _ – J - 41 words
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347 1929-02-21 24 —Trans-Ocean. Reuter. —British Wireless. London, Feb. 20. The frostv weather in England, which experts think is likely to last lor some days, besides providing skaters with more opportunities than for years, has created a temporary boom in the—Trans-Ocean.; — Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 347 words
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153 1929-02-21 24 Reuter. Cape Town, Feb. 19. After a joint sitting of the House of Parliament lasting for two hours the aecond reading of the Natives Parliamentary Representation Bill was passed by 80 to 68. General Hertzog. replying to questions, intimated his willingness to insertReuter. - 153 words
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91 1929-02-21 24 Reuter. London, Feb. 14. The Times, in a leading article on the breakdown in the Sino-Japanese negotiatimes, emphasises the deep interest taken I>T Great Britain as a friend of botn countries and points out that at present the coming into operation ofReuter. - 91 words
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Article35 1929-02-21 24 —Trans-Ocean. Belgrade. Feb. IT. The King of Albania laid the foundation stone of the independent Albanian Orthodox Church, and appointed Bishop Wizarion, who was formerly an enemy of the King, as Metropolitan.—Trans-Ocean-—Trans-Ocean. - 35 words
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282 1929-02-21 24 CHINA’S DIPLOMACY. Position Known to be A Fiction.” —Reuter. London, Feb. 14. Thf* Daily Telegraph, in a leadm JkT. on Dr. C.V Wane's report* r>roiK>sai to open negotiations tor tne retrocession to China of the Legation Quarter in Peking, says it is unhappily characteristic of the diplomacy which Dr. Wung—Reuter. - 282 words
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Article43 1929-02-21 24 A Chinese bank clerk has been sentenced to 13 years and eight months’ for the embezzlement of ticals 43.000 from the Siam Commercial Bank. He had previously been sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment for the era bezzlement of ticals lu.ooo.43 words
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151 1929-02-21 24 —Reuter. Washington. Feb. 19. Mr. Kellogg handed the diplomatic representatives all powers for signature of the World Court protocol note, intimating that the United States Government was willing to become a member of the Court of International Justice at the Hague,—Reuter. - 151 words
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103 1929-02-21 24 Paris, Feb. 19. Three aviators, including the famous apt. Costes. met with misfortune on the first stage of a projected flight to Hanoi. The machine, which was carrying mail valued at 90,000 francs, was forced to land on the outskirts of Paris and103 words
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102 1929-02-21 24 .—Reuter. Washington, Feb. 19. The Secretariat of the League of Nations has informed the Federal Radio Commission that it will conduct shortwave broadcasting trials in March to the United States, South America, Japan and Australia. Speeches will be broadcast to America on March 12,19.—Reuter. - 102 words
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176 1929-02-21 24 .—Reuter. Washington, Feb. 13. It s believed that Mr. Hoover, the President-elect, who has just returned here from Florida, will devote all his energies to the enforcement of Prohibition and intends to remove the responsibility for enforcement from the Treasure to the.—Reuter. - 176 words
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71 1929-02-21 24 .—Reuter. E>etroit, Feb. 13. A Federal Court injunction permitting huuJreis of r.on-British aliens living in Canada to enter the United State- for daily work has been revoked on the ground that the Jay Immigration Treaty, on which the injunction was based, applies to.—Reuter. - 71 words
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42 1929-02-21 24 ,—Hava*. Paris, Feb. 13. The airmen Paiilard and Le Brix have started on their flight to Saitron. It is hoped to establish a mail and freight aerial service between France and IndoChina.—Havas.,—Hava*. - 42 words
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Article99 1929-02-21 24 —Reuter. Newark. New Jersey, Feb. 1?. A combination of two recent inventions was demonstrated at the air port when in response to a siren sounded on an approaching aeroplane, the landing ground was automatically flooded with light from a 24.000.000 candle-power electric beacon, without the aid of—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article49 1929-02-21 24 subsequently carried by air mail.—British Wireless. Rugby, Feb. 10. The Postmaster-General stated in the House of Commons that last year IOfi.OOO letters originating in this country were carried by air mail. There were *350,000 letters sent abroad by ordinary ma Is and subsequently carried by air mail.—Britishsubsequently carried by air mail.—British Wireless. - 49 words
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Article56 1929-02-21 24 —Reuter. New York, Feb. 19. Ballyn, the chief steward of the liner Berengaria, pleaded guilty in the Federal Court to being implicated in a conspiracy to smuggle in diamonds. It was stated that Ballyn was expected to testify on behalf of the Government at the trial of five—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article35 1929-02-21 24 .—Havas. Paris, Feb. 10. The French revenue returns for January were 3.003.000,000 francs, showing ar. increase of 497,000,000 on the Budget estimates and 401.000,000 on the returns for January of last year.—Havas..—Havas. - 35 words
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Article41 1929-02-21 24 —Reuter. New York, Fe’o. 10. Fifty passengers were injured and 200 affected by smoke fumes through fire in the first car of a tube train proceeding to New Jersey on the underground railway beneath the Hudson River.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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112 1929-02-21 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Feb. 19. The steamer Kanowna. owned by Huddart. Parker, Ltd., struck the rocks at Cleft Island, near Wilson’s Promontory, in darkness and fog. All the passenger* and crew, numbering 250,112 words
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53 1929-02-21 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 20. The East Asiatic Company’s steamer Lalandia outward bound for Singapore and Siam has had to put in to Bizer-a, Tunis, with a fire in one of the holds. No details of the damage has so53 words
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Article23 1929-02-21 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Feb. 19. The British gunboat Moth, which went ashore near Wuchow, has been refloated23 words
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Article24 1929-02-21 24 .—Reuter. Ottawa. Feb. 10. The of Commons unanimously passed a resolution proposed bv Mr. .Mackenzie King ratifying the Ke’iogg Pact.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article26 1929-02-21 24 —Reuter. Key West/Feb. 19Two naval officers again tested the submarine safety device and escaped successfully from S 4 at a depth of 120 feet.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article33 1929-02-21 24 ,—Reuter. Paris, Feb. 19. Eleven people were asphyxiated in night shelter by an escape of gas. The escape was due to a pipe bursting, on account of the frost. —Reuter.,—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article23 1929-02-21 24 Trans-Ocean. Prague, Feb. 19. Under an agreement signed in Prague on Monday, Czecho-Slovakia acquires tree zones in Hamburg and Stettin harbours-Trans-Ocean. - 23 words
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Article27 1929-02-21 24 .—Trans-Ocean. Constantinople, Feb. 19. According to press reports, the remnant •f Denikin’s army which has not accepted Turkish nationality will be shipped to Brazil.—T rans-Ocean..—Trans-Ocean. - 27 words
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Article27 1929-02-21 24 ,—Reuter. The Hague, Feb. 19Queen Wilhelmina has sufficiently re covered from her recent indisposition to grant audiences, and was able to transact State business to-day.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article31 1929-02-21 24 ,—Reuter. London, Feb. 19. As an outcome of satisfactory testa, th’ Blue Star Line announces the very early conversion of its vessels to the burning of pulverised coal entirely.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 31 words
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791 1929-02-21 25 The death of a Chinese carpenter by b in? electrocuted at the Singapore Cold Storage depot dt New Keppel Road was the subject of a inquiry on Monday by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne. Mr. R. M. Williamson said he represented791 words
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Article41 1929-02-21 25 Among the passengers returning to Singapore by the Naldera, which left London on the 8th inst., are Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Allen. Mr. Allen, who is well known here, comes to take up an appointment with Messrs. Anglo-Malayan Tin, Limited.41 words
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265 1929-02-21 25 A company has been registered in Singapore which hopes to exploit shark fishing in British North Borneo and Labuan waters on a large scale. An exclusive licence has been granted by the Government of British North Borneo for the export of sharks’265 words
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126 1929-02-21 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 18. Before the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby, to-day, the Hon. Mr. Veerasamy moved the admission to the Bar of Raja Musa bin Raja Hai Dot, of the Inner Temple, at present acting as126 words
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144 1929-02-21 25 The funeral took place on Monday of Dr. C. T. de Souza, late Assistant Medical Superintendent at the Mental Hospital, Singapore, who died at his house, 17, St. Michael’s Road, on Sunday evening. His death, from cerebral haemorrhage, was a144 words
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817 1929-02-21 25 (Special to the Straits Times.) Twenty-five miles of new roads are to be built within the Municipal area of Singapore during the next five years. This programme has been adopted by the Municipal Commissioners, in consultation with the817 words
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484 1929-02-21 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 24. In my last notes reference was made to the death of the mother of Mrs. F. J. Owen, wife of the Deputy Agent, Malay States Information Agency. The deceased Indy was Mrs. Delius, mother of484 words
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143 1929-02-21 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala, Lumpur, Feb. 18. Before the Police Magistrate, Mr. T. S. Adams, to-day, Mr. Robert Ford, an engine driver of the F.M.S.R., was charged with obstructing a bailiff of the magistrate’s court in the execution of a warrant of143 words
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1100 1929-02-21 26 .Imlfrin** the nx«-«*llc*nt displnv givsn Vy th* R.A. on Feb. 11 at the Stadium when, for the lire* time for years, they beat the Chinese by one peal to nil, the standard of football dining the coming season is not only going1,100 words
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460 1929-02-21 26 Both teams were evidently suffering from the beginning-of-the-season feeling an the Padang on Feb. 19, when the S.C.C. defeated the R.A. by one goal to nil, and neither side found its best form. Iho exchanges were even, and at times keenly contested, but460 words
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258 1929-02-21 26 London, Feb. 18. A Reuter wire states that the draw for the sixth round of the English Cup resulted as follows Blackburn Rovers vs. Bolton Wanderers. Aston Villa vs. Swindon Town or Arsenal. Chelsea or Portsmouth vs. Bournemouth or West Ham Util.258 words
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382 1929-02-21 26 A meeting of the general council of the Singapore Football Association was held on Friday. Mr. J. M. Sime, the president, w*as in the chair and others present were Dr. Lim Han Hoe, and Messrs. G. W. A. Trimmar, K. H. MacFarlane, Yee Cheok382 words
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22 1929-02-21 26 —Trans Ocean. Berlin, Feb. 17. In a water polo match here Germany beat England by 11—4,--Trans Ocean.—Trans Ocean. - 22 words
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573 1929-02-21 26 Describing the final of the Siam tennis championship, in which Paul Clerc oV> pion of Malaya, was beaten bv v Sanoh, Obscure wrote in the Bano-Li* Times :—The general expectation that the title was doomed to go out *5 this country. A573 words
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223 1929-02-21 26 Despite the rain it was possible to wind up the Open Invitation Tournament at the Ladies’ Lawrn Tennis Club, when the four remaining finals were played. The Ladies’ Open Singles, with whifli went the championship of Singapore, proved a very well contested game. Even223 words
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1402 1929-02-21 27 ENGLISH SCOTTISH CUP GAMES. Many Surprises. BAD WEATHER CAUSES POSTPONEMENTS. —Reuter. London, Feb. 16. The results of matches in the fifth round of the England F.A. Cup were as follows English Cup Fifth Round. Reading 1 Aston Villa 3 Huddersfield T. 5 Crystal Palace 2 Swindon T. 0 Arsenal 0.—Reuter. - 1,402 words
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284 1929-02-21 27 The season at the Singapore Polo Club has started well, and promises to be a very successful one. The following playing members are playing regularly Mr. Rupert Manasseh, Captain Mansell R.A., Mr. R. T. C. Arthur, Mr. W. A. Noel Davies, Lt,-Col. Hore,284 words
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733 1929-02-21 27 The annual meeting of the Race Course Golf Club, which has now been in existence for four years, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6.30 p.m. In the course of the committee's fourth annual report it is stated that733 words
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86 1929-02-21 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Feb. 16. A start with the M.C.C. v. New South Wales match could not be made until today, owing to the heavy rains which fell throughout the State. Chapman won the toss and sent New South Wales86 words
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Article132 1929-02-21 27 —Router. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Feb. 18. The M.C.C., showing superiority on a wet wicket, dismissed New South Wales lor the small total of 128. J. C. White was the most successful bowler, taking five wickets for 48 runs ,while Tate’s couple of victims—Router. - 132 words
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372 1929-02-21 27 Sixtv-s’x matches, including first eleveh and tournament games, have been fixed <Ol- the S.C.C. this season, 19 being on tjie I’adang and 47 away. The list is nearly double that of last season, and includes a game at Tanglin for each tournament372 words
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75 1929-02-21 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 16. In a match to-day the Municipality defeated a Penang Cricket Club A team by 77 runs. The Municipality made 142, of which Orr scored 41 and Fletcher 29, and the club were out for 66. Lesslar75 words
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Article39 1929-02-21 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 2"). The Malayan Non-Renders’ cricket card includes two days’ fixtures with Selan.ov in April, with Singnp re in May, ~e«rri Scmhilan n June, Penang in July and Perak in August.39 words
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1978 1929-02-21 28 From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 10. There were a number of upsets of form to-day in the opening programme of the Perak Turf Club spring meeting, with the result that some big dividends were paid. In three cases1,978 words
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119 1929-02-21 28 London, Feb. 16. The final of the amateur billiards championship, played at Thurston’s Hal!, resulted in a win for H. Coles, of Cardiff, who beat S. Lee, of London. Coles reached his 3,000 up with Lee at 2,215. Reuter. Both players were in119 words
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114 1929-02-21 28 W ith boxing, for the time being, quite at a discount in Singapore, some of the artists have turned their attention to Java, where the Batavia Boxing Club is still in operation. The secretary complains, however, that some of them ask114 words
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384 1929-02-21 28 The Evening News of London recently published the following letter from \t,. J. S. M. Rennie I have followed with much interest the letters of your old Rugger readers with reference to methods of scoring, and should like to cap the statement of384 words
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103 1929-02-21 28 As a result of a pointless draw with the A. P. C. on the Padarvg the B. P. I and P.S. won the B.C.C. Rugby T ment. finishing one point ahead of the Merchants. The deciding game was very even, and the103 words
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50 1929-02-21 28 .—Reuter. London, Feb. 18. George Duncan, the professional at Wentworth Club, has resigned and intends to play as a free lance, giving him greater freedom to take part in championships and tournaments and facilitating his work as captain of the Ryder Cup team.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 50 words
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81 1929-02-21 28 —Reuter. London, Feb. 18. In the British amateur ice-skating championship over a quarter of a mile at Ruislip reservoir, C. Horn, of Upwell, was first in 40 2-5 sec., G. Martin, Cambridge, second in 40 3-5 see., and F. Bott, Leicester, third in 44—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article61 1929-02-21 28 An open men's competition for foi'-j has been held by the Singapore Sworu Club during the month and was concluded on the 14th. Theie were 1entries and the results were as follows Winner L. B. Brunelli, runner-up R- K* Gardiner. The prizes were presented on Tuesday at61 words
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211 1929-02-21 29 The 2nd Welch Regiment beat the S.C.C. n a closely contested hockey game on the padang on Feb. 13, winning by three goals to one. Campling scored the first Welch goal fairly early in the game, after a series of211 words
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165 1929-02-21 29 The Medical College Union and the Raffles Institution teams met in a friendly match on Monday on the S.R.C. ground, when the Medicos won by four goals to nil. All the goals were scored in the first half. It was a well contested game.165 words
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470 1929-02-21 29 The Muar Rifle Club held its annual open prize meeting: on Feb. 10, at the Bukit Treh rifle range, Muar. The meeting was well attended and proved a great success. Thirty-eight competitors took part including entries from Malacca, Batu Pahat and Singapore. For470 words
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640 1929-02-21 29 The fourth Imperial Social Hygiene Congress, to be held in London this year, will mark another important* stage in the wqjld-wide campaign for the preservation and improvement of public healthDominion ar.d Colonial Governments are already nominating their delegates local640 words
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78 1929-02-21 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 14. W. Penrice won the Penang Swimming Club quarter mile championship on Sunday, beating all previous records by his time of 6 mins. 47 seconds. J. C. Davies was second and K. J. Cassy third.78 words
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72 1929-02-21 29 .—Reuter. London, Feb. 19. Following the example of the American governing body, the English Lawn Tennis Association has decided to institute ranking lists for both sexes. The first will be issued at the end of the forthcoming season. It was also resolved that.—Reuter. - 72 words
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75 1929-02-21 29 Baron Koenig, the German airman who is flying to Java, expects to leave Bangkok on the 28th inst. and travel to Singapore via Singora and Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 20. Baron von Koenig is to lly from Don Muang75 words
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Article194 1929-02-21 29 BURNAND.-On Feb. 19, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Burnand, a son, at Durian Daun Hospital, Malacca. DE VILLA. —At the General Hospital, Singapore, on Feb. 9, 1929, to Doris, wife of E. M. de Villa, of Singapore, a son. VINE. —On Thursday, Feb. 14, 1929, at the194 words
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Article143 1929-02-21 29 Singapore, Feb. 20. EXCHANGE On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3 29/32 Demand 2/3 25/32 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 7/16 On New York, Demand 66 Private 90 d/a 68 On France, Bank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. 153 On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 13 p.c. dis.143 words
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775 1929-02-21 29 Singapore. Feb. 20. MINING. IsSU6 Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kuinbang 44/3 46/3 cd. £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 39/- 40/1 1 Batang Padang 0.46 0.50 1 1 Batu Caves 1.60 1.65 1 1 Bukit Arang 1.85 1.90 £1 £1 Burmah Malay775 words
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Advertisement87 1929-02-21 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times anil the Straits Budget should be nddressed to the Head Olflce, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $4B a year. The post free price of87 words
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Article, Illustration21 1929-02-21 30 Lady Marriott who died in London a week after her husband. Sir Hayes Marriott, late Colonial Secretary, S.S.21 words
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Article, Illustration43 1929-02-21 30 I he death occurred on Jan. .10 of Admiral Sir Lowther Crant who, during the war, held active command in the Crand Fleet, in China and North American waters. He remained for a long time on duty at Singapore.43 words
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Article, Illustration17 1929-02-21 30 Tho now Municipal Offices facing the Pad mg, Singapore, aro now nearing completion.17 words
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Article, Illustration49 1929-02-21 31 Mr. (i. A. Hereford lending in I’anrilla. with Mr. “Strode" up. 11.11. the Sultan of IVrak bringing in (tipsy irl. with Mr. (oflford in the saddle. Finish of the Steeplechase, won by Mr. Richards on Rosy Boy. Distribution of the prizes by Mrs. Guy Ste\ens.49 words
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Article, Illustration36 1929-02-21 31 Mr. licnnrtl K. Shaw, headmaster of Victoria Instituti.m, Kuala Lumpur 1894 t„ I9M u Baraclough, K. T. Ganapathy Mllay, Shaw and (L C* #W SCh ol Uft t# ri h M sBrB36 words
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Article, Illustration55 1929-02-21 32 H.E. the (Governor and Lady Clifford and lI.E. the G.O.C. and Lady Van Straubenzee were amonK a large attendance of Singapore and up-country spectators. “It was a game of thrilling moment sandwiched between dull and uneventful periods.” The South deserved their victory by two55 words
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52 1929-02-21 32 A sports model of the 1929 Buick standing before the large passenger plane H-NAFA of the K.N.I.L.M. (Royal Neth. Ind. Flying Co.) at the Tjililitan flying grounds near Meester-Cornelis, Batavia. Standing beside the car is .Mr. J. Moll, the pilot, and Mr. C. J. H. Geermans, of the Javasche Automobiel52 words
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Article, Illustration94 1929-02-21 33 The wedding of Mr. 1.. A. I.a (Tan. (I'm-., of t hi* I'uhlic Works Dept.. Straits Settlements and Miss Irene Oli\e Midgle} took place at St. Andrew’» Cathedral on Feb. 2. From left t right :—Standing Mr- 11. F. Clements. Mr. K. 11. McFarlane. Mr». A. 1.. (iilmore.94 words
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Article67 1929-02-21 1 General— Rubber Situation London Rubber Stocks 1 Local Rubber Auction 1 Rubber Stocks and Prices By A. W. Still 1 Rubber Auction Rubber in th;* Limelight Why Rubber Has Gone Up Analysis of Rubber Dealers’ Stocks 2 London Rubber Position Rubber Returns ('abb* News Rubber Prospects 1 Synthetic Rubber67 words
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67 1929-02-21 1 Quotations Forward Contra t Spot Seller Prices (1. T Date I.Mon S'pore Feb. Mar. June Feb. Spot 14 IP* 1».38 :i 4 O.3U 0.40».. 15 ll a H 0.40 2 0.40 0.41 0.43 1« 11 0.43'* 0.44 *4 0.44 '2 0.45 >2 in 12'2 0.4:167 words
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Article42 1929-02-21 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondents states that rubber stocks in London and Liverpool show’ a decrease of (776 tons during the past week, the total now on hand being 28,845 tons.42 words
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Article113 1929-02-21 1 Ihe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 904th auction on Keb. 20, when there was catalogued 1,565,457 or 698.86 tons offered 1,285,238 lb. or 573.76 tons sold 995,987 lb. or 444.63 tons. Spot London Is. o\d. New York 25 cts. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet113 words
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Article86 1929-02-21 1 The annual meeting of Nalla Rubber Estates, Ipoh, declared a five per cent, dividend. The chairman stated that the current year’s contracts were six tons monthly till December at 30% cents and two tons monthly July to December at 31 cents. In view of the uneconomic and86 words
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Article1061 1929-02-21 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Copyright] London, Jan. 23. London stocks increased last week by 5.31 tons while Liverpool stocks decreased by 15 tons, so the United Kingdom does n *t yet realise the expectation of speculators who1,061 words
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182 1929-02-21 1 London, Feb. 5. Mr. H. S. Firestone, President of the F irestone Tyre and Rubber Co., discussing the rubber outlook, said he believed that American manufacturers had a supply on hand sufficient to meet all demands, and if the price advanced, it would be182 words
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727 1929-02-21 1 UWi d P Si "K«Po„» Singapore, Feb. i«. Early in th« week after the Chinese ,\ĕ w Year holidays the market remained quiet but firm awaiting the publication of the American consumption figure for January This has now been received at 43,000 tors727 words
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122 1929-02-21 2 The following: is the Analysis of Dealers’ Stocks as at Jan. 31, 1929, in Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Province Wellesley and the Dindings, as supplied by the Acting Registrar of Imports and Exports, Mr. A. RoOse Ribbed Smoked Unsmoked Total Districts Sheet Sheet Crepe Scrap Lump122 words
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908 1929-02-21 2 Rubber has come into the limelight **ain. Orly a week or two ago little thought v.'as given to it, there being nothing to bring it to notice. The price had been steady for months except for minor fluctuations.908 words
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322 1929-02-21 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14. A special general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya will be held on Feb. 20, in the Scottish Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur. The most important item on the agenda is the declaration of the election322 words
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541 1929-02-21 3 Stock Stock Isr Exchange Par Kachan» Value Company. J ’j) e B £i a Ue ya!acca C0n0,, ,,y t ft Aiiiifo ..IV* «.u.atia j.. V, 2ttmr 1/74 £1 Mwnbau i f r Anglo-Malay *O/ £1 Malaya a. 1,1« 11 Ayer Kumng J, 11 Banteng541 words
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705 1929-02-21 3 Capital leene Closing Prieee Paid Up Value Diridende Frnear Lyall A Company A Ca Kntt 389,293 1 Nil for yaar tmi v.Allenby isl) 2.20 2.46 2.30 ZAO 160,C00 Nil for year 80-9-28 ..Alor Gajah ($1) 1.90 2.23 2.00 2.70 435,425 1 7Vi p.c. int.705 words
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Article249 1929-02-21 3 Ayer M01ek.—20,657 lb. Anglo-Sumatra.—66,oo9 lb. Asahan.—B2,ooo lb. Anglo-Ma1av.—136,247 lb. Allenby.—sB,4oo lb. Ampat (5um.».—72,507 lb. Bukit Jelotong.—ll,l99 lb. Benar (Selangor).—24,6oo lb. Batu Village.—l,s66 lb. Brunei.—4o,l2l lb. Bukit Timah.—l3,749 lb. Bintan.— 53.354 lb. Bedford.—23,6lo lb. Bila (Sumatra).—B9,ooo lb. Bikam.—B4,6oo lb. Bah Lia 5.—170,656 lb. Batu Tiga.—l74,ooo lb. Broome (Selangor).—s6.B6o lb.249 words
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1265 1929-02-21 2 Some encouraging comments on the present rubber situation were obtained by the Straits Times from leading rubber firms in Singapore on Tuesday. The general opinion appears to be that present prices will be1,265 words
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44 1929-02-21 2 Paris, Feb. 12. Several newspapers state that two German chemists have discovered a means of extracting india-rubber from charcoal. Negotiations are proceeding for the use of this discovery, which several American chemists consider to be of importance.44 words
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Article61 1929-02-21 2 Messrs. Evatt ami Co., secretaries of Indragiri Rubber, Ltd., inform us that the following forward contracts have been made :—l5 tons ribbed smoked sheet equal to London standard at 41*4 cents per lb., delivery 5 tons monthly April-June, 1929. 15 tons ribbed smoked sheet equal to London standard61 words
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592 1929-02-21 3 The recent rive in robber pricv took the martlet by surprise, says the rxononist of Jan. 19. From the Ume that the removal of restriction was announced in 1928 until the end of last year the view obtained that in January, 1929592 words
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526 1929-02-21 3 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report, dated Feb. 19, states The price of tin since our last report «■hows a further decline and with Jittle j trade demand in evidence the outlook at the moment does not appear very assuring. Tin526 words
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