The Straits Budget, 12 September 1929
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Title Section29 1929-09-12 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.I 'No. 3.735 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1929 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article365 1929-09-12 1 LEADERS— p# Home Again To the Pure 3 The Bright Lights 3 Air Success ami Tragedy 3-4 The Opium Inquiry 4 Contemporary English Fiction 4 Occasional Notes 6-6 Tfleerams. Retiter and Special— Covering Past Week’s News 19-24 Pictures The King and Queen of Siam 15 Asiatic Petroleum Co/s Sports365 words
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Article1870 1929-09-12 1 A. E. Wright, F. 5.1., Assistant h-u'w! f Pnblic Works, Hong Kong, J. io Home after over 26 years’ Vlco m Hie Colony of Hong Kong. In?h *7 Willan, Vice-President of the be ?.J! ra c h of Hie Y.M.C.A., will shortly •he fr am dinner by1,870 words
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1602 1929-09-12 2 A POLITICAL DIARY OF THE WEEK. Britain Behind Mr. Snowden —Growing Criticism of the Debt Settlements —The Twickenham By-Election—Lord Beaverbrook’s New Gospel—An Empire Customs Union Conservative Recriminations and Mr. Baldwin’s Future. [Straits Times Copyright/ Reproduction Rights Referred.] (By Our Parliamentary Correspondent.) London, Aug. 15. THE firm stand taken by Mr.[Straits Times Copyright/ Reproduction Rights Referred.] - 1,602 words
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847 1929-09-12 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 9. The numerous towers for supporting the transmission lines which will in due course convfey electric current from the gigantic installation on the Perak River to vurious parts of the State of Perak and847 words
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Article38 1929-09-12 2 The annual Officers’ camp of the Gir. Guides of Malaga began at Port Dickson on Sunday and will last a week. About five Guide Officers from Perak have gone to this camp and four or five from Singapore.38 words
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Article1079 1929-09-12 3 something was done about it!—Straits Times, Sept. 5. r Zeppelin is back in her hangar FriJdrichaafen alter a flight that mark. M h in aerial navigation. It is """Rising that the dirigible’s return made the occasion of a remarkable .ion and that thousands -.f lUm I who weresomething was done about it!—Straits Times, Sept. 5. - 1,079 words
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Article1089 1929-09-12 3 i.—Straits Times, Sept. C. For a period of three weeks an exhibition of pictures by the well-known novelist, Mr. D. H. Lawrence, was on view at a West End gallery. At the ?nd of that time a summons was issued against the proprietors to show cause whyi.—Straits Times, Sept. C. - 1,089 words
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Article1014 1929-09-12 3 —Straits Time*, Sept. 7. One of the first acts of the Labour Government after its assumption of efiiee was to announce that n Royal Commission would be appointed to inquire rto v hat is usually known as the Drink Trade. To quote from the King’s Speech *.t.—Straits Time*, Sept. 7. - 1,014 words
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Article1039 1929-09-12 3 AIR SUCCESS TRAGEDY. —-Straits Times, Stept. 9. Aviation provides the two outstanding items of news over the week-end, and while one is a reason for great pride and satisfaction to all British people the other has caused the most profound dismay. Great Britain has retained the Schneider Cup, the prize—-Straits Times, Stept. 9. - 1,039 words
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Article1062 1929-09-12 4 Straits Times, Sept. 10. It is not going too far to say that Malaya is now within measurable distance of the total suppression of opium smoking. The appointment of the League of Nations commission which will arrive in this country next month is a very important stepStraits Times, Sept. 10. - 1,062 words
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Article993 1929-09-12 4 Stmits Times, Sept. 11. There is no doubt that fiction continues to be by far the most popular form of literature. If anything, its vogue is increasing, and its nearest rival, picturesque biography, is a long way behind it. A noteworthy feature of the new biography isStmits Times, Sept. 11. - 993 words
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115 1929-09-12 4 niied left the congress in disgust. —Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 5. Red lights for Red speakers is the order at the Trades Union Congress at Belfast. When a hothead extremist begins to rant inniied left the congress in disgust.—Straits Times Copyright. - 115 words
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241 1929-09-12 4 An action for the balance of remuneration due has just been concluded before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay in the Supreme Court, Johore Bahru. The plaintiff was v* r Leijssius, director and secretary of r. A. Bartholomeusz Ltd., of Singapore, and the241 words
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Article83 1929-09-12 4 Rumour has it, says the Malay Mail, ttoat on the return from leave of Sir William Peel, our High Commissioner may contemplate retirement and that should there be a vacancy at Government House, Singapore, the most likely new tenant would be Sir William Peel. This may or may not be83 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article141 1929-09-12 5 from the contractors.-Straits Times, Sept. 5. U /.n.irse of a leading article in the ln th Timea of Monday last we made Straits £>"** t0 the President’s statea brief u contracts at Friday’s meet!nent C th3 Municipal Commissioners M up recalled that a cargo of 0,892 It willfrom the contractors.-Straits Times, Sept. 5. - 141 words
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Article254 1929-09-12 5 HO dtv —Straits Times, Sept. 5. The MjJ*»; ‘JTty'TTo^h,* 0 tSt gU ufe form in which we™get that of screen player» efuUy into Tola h of Bernard Shaw. She London in searen w ghe waB ?0 ing had a wonderful schem Tired 0 f the toHO dtv ’ . – —Straits Times, Sept. 5. - 254 words
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Article362 1929-09-12 5 .—Straits Times, Sept. 5. The Society for the Amelioration of Customs and Beliefs, not being content with raising the ire of the maidens of Canton by signifying its intention o* sweeping festivals from the Chinese calendar, of throwing down graven images from the temple altars, of placing.—Straits Times, Sept. 5. - 362 words
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Article291 1929-09-12 5 sweep tickets go west.”—Straits Times, Sept. 6. Readers of The Times have been calling attention to the demoralising effect on character of gambling whenever the love ot excitement becomes associated with the lust of gain.” Sir James CrichtonBrowne, the distinguished Scottish physician, draws attention to the rapidly pernicioussweep tickets “ go west.”—Straits Times, Sept. 6. - 291 words
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Article241 1929-09-12 5 have proved useless.”—Straits Times, Sept. 6. A planter recently wrote to the Straits Times to ask for information about a new remedy for malaria called smalarina. By the courtesy of the Institute of Medical Research, we are now able to supply it. It is compounded of mercury, iiitimonyhave proved useless.”—Straits Times, Sept. 6. - 241 words
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Article273 1929-09-12 5 —Straits Times, Sept. 6. A stronger adjective than useless might be applied to the manner in which a preparation made in London was advertised in Malaya some months ago. Medical practitioners and newspapers received literature stating that quinine is a poison, having lowering and emaciating effects, and ultimately.—Straits Times, Sept. 6. - 273 words
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Article356 1929-09-12 5 —Straits Times, Sept. 7. A legal work of reference which must have taken its editor, Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, a very great deal of exacting work u> prepare is A Digest of Reported Cases, 1897-1925 This is a collection of important decisions which have been given—Straits Times, Sept. 7. - 356 words
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Article370 1929-09-12 5 bad years of 1926 and 1927.—Straits Times, Sept. 7. A peaceful but not prosperous year is reviewed by Mr. B. W. Elies in his annual report on the Settlement of Malacca. Tht revenue was $8,958,233 and the expendilure $2,607,424. Rubber smallholders stiil have a good deal tobad years of 1926 and 1927.—Straits Times, Sept. 7. - 370 words
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Article344 1929-09-12 5 —Straits Times, Sept. 9. The manner in which the Singapore Municipal Empolyees Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society is freeing its members from debt is shown in the annual report I he society has 529 members and the average monthly subscriptions last year were $2,758. The Society’s capital now—Straits Times, Sept. 9. - 344 words
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Article359 1929-09-12 5 PLAYS AND PEOPLE to its sudden and terrible climax.—-Straits limes, Sept. 9. The modern playwright has many difficulties ahead of him. He may write a P”/ which is judged good by the managers and bad by the critics. But to couple an artistic success with a box office success seemsto its sudden and terrible climax.—-Straits limes, Sept. 9. - 359 words
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Article177 1929-09-12 5 accomplished linguist.—Straits Times Sept. 10. Within a few days Singapore is to hav** FRr <5 fr m r Mr James W Davidson. r.K.u.b a former vice-president cf Rotary International, who his been away fromi his home in Canada for a year o" a ofßo'tl™ r r laccomplished linguist.—Straits Times Sept. 10. - 177 words
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Article231 1929-09-12 5 .—Straits Times, Sept. 10. From the report of the air mail disaster, at Jaslc, Persia, it seems that the accident was due to the night landing flare setting fire to the wing. This does not refer to the ground flares, which are lighted in aerodromes at.—Straits Times, Sept. 10. - 231 words
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Article292 1929-09-12 6 —Straits Times, Sept. 10. A news message from Wellington. New Zealand, with regard to the reported intention of the Imperial Government to allow the Dominions to abolish the present right of appeal to the Privy Council,” appeared in yesterday’s Straits Times. This is puzzling, because the selfgoverning,—Straits Times, Sept. 10. - 292 words
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Article188 1929-09-12 6 In iiUiiuuiu vv» v j a got good publicity. —Straits Times, Sept. 11. “The Strange Case of Mr. Shearer* might well be the title of the latest sensation from the United States. According to the allegations, Mr. Shearer lias been engaged in pntting a spoke inIn iiUiiuuiu vv» v j a . got good publicity.—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 188 words
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Article245 1929-09-12 6 Straits Times, Sept. 11. It has, we are told, been a bad year f° r the Bar at home. The public most shamefully fights shy of litigation, nd Temple is full of young barristers who have little, if any, hope of ever making a living byStraits Times, Sept. 11. - 245 words
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Article376 1929-09-12 6 may have its disadvantages.—Straits Times, Sept. 11. 1 r-uggling by Chinese immigrants and by members of ships’ crews, particularly of those on the China run, continued unabated,” states Mr. Gordon Wilson in his annual report. "Judging by the seizures, the activities of big organised gangs would appearmay have its disadvantages.—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 376 words
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205 1929-09-12 6 If people want something and will not take the trouble to come to Court when the case is called, I have no use for them,” .-(•marked the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) on Monday, when informed that the garnishors of a sum of205 words
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116 1929-09-12 6 That by fortune telling he earned $2OO a month was the disclosure, in the Supreme Court on Monday, of a Chinese judgment debtor. He was being examined as to his ability to pay a debt, and he told the Chief Justice116 words
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Article29 1929-09-12 6 Messrs. E. T. Williams and Mr. C. W. Dawson, of the Malayan Civil Service, ar.d Dr. R. A. McNab, of the Medical Service, returned from Home leave on Friday.29 words
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Article49 1929-09-12 6 On the occasion of the birthday of His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak on Sept. '.15, a review of the Sarawak Rangers and Police will be held on Fort Margherita Parade Ground. His Highness will review the troops and afterwards present Long Service Decorations and medals to Government servants.49 words
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1344 1929-09-12 6 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.! London, Aug. 15. The report of the Imperial Shipping Committee on the improvement of Singapore Harbour has excited a good deal of interest among past Malayans, shipowners[Straits Times Copyright.— . , Reproduction Rights Reserved.! - 1,344 words
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44 1929-09-12 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 10. Floods are reported in the north of Siam and sections of the railway aro damaged. The Commissioner-General of Railways left Bangkok for the scene of the floods this morning.44 words
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Article67 1929-09-12 6 The next overseas tour by the Roy»‘ Empire Society’s Special Commissions, is to be to Egypt, India, Malaya, VI,M possible extensions to Siam and Commander Reynolds will leave London on Oct. 3, and late in January ho ww. reach Singapore with a margin of five six weeks in hand to67 words
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1305 1929-09-12 7 J. Jefferson Farjeon - THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE IN LONDON. The Death of Leslie Faber—A Loss to “By Candle Light -London’s Longest Run Gracie Fields at the Victoria Palace —Intense Acting in “Beauty”—The Tragedy of the Ugly Man. (By Our London Critic, J. Jefferson Farjeon.) [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserrod.] London, Aug.[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserrod.] - 1,305 words
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868 1929-09-12 7 For the year ended June 30 last, the Singapore Posts and Telegraphs Co-operative, Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., made a profit of $2,559.63 and is paying a dividend of three per cent. The report haa just been issued and shows that 436868 words
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228 1929-09-12 7 Sunday’s races at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club resulted as follows:— A Class.—The third and final race for the Pulau Jong Cup. There were five yachts competing, and a good start was made, the whole fleet getting well away on the gun. Nearing228 words
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Article51 1929-09-12 7 Mr. B. Goldman, the manager of Kemendore Estate, has returned from leave looking very well after his holiday. Mr. W. A. Crosse, who has been acting for Mr. Goldman, has gone to Bertam Estate as acting manager in the place of Mr. Bennett, who has left for home with Mis.51 words
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277 1929-09-12 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 15. Bexhill-on-Sea, the home of Sir Ernest Birch is a great rendezvous for Malayans, a fact no doubt accentuated by the proximity of the famous golf course at Cooden. Mr. F. J. Owen, deputy agent of277 words
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Article32 1929-09-12 7 Mrs. .1. I). O’Toole, of Gomali Estate, Johore, is sailing on the Empress of France to spend the winter months in Victoria, British Columbia. She hopes to return to Malaya next April,32 words
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1784 1929-09-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 31. Foci in# aggrieved at the high rate which they have to pay tho Malacca Electric Lighting Co., Ltd., for electricity a numbqf of consumers attended a public meeting convened by Mr. Chan Kang Swee,1,784 words
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131 1929-09-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 4. The Government’s scheme for flood mitigation at Ipoh is almost ready to be put into operation. A flotilla of three dredges has been constructed. The largest known dipper dredge, capable of treating one cubic yard131 words
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134 1929-09-12 8 The Singapore firm which has lost $60,000 worth of jewellery» as the result cf an alleged robbery on the night mail train between Ipoh and Nibong Tebal, is Chop Kim Song, of 620 North Bridge Road, one of the largest jewellery establishments in134 words
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48 1929-09-12 8 Messrs. Evatt and Co., Penang, advise us that the output of Penawat (Malaya) Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., for the month of August, 1929, was as follows :—Two dredges piculs 597, running time 1,032 hours, yardage treated 156,477 cubic yards.48 words
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Article278 1929-09-12 8 The following is officially supplied from Government House, Singapore Saturday, August 31. His Excellency and Lady Clifford were present during the police sports at the Police Depot, Thomson Road. Lady Clifford afterwards gave away the prizes. The Governor was represented by his Aide-de-Camp, Mr. F. Chick, A.D.C., D.S.O.278 words
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443 1929-09-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Sept. 5. What must, undoubtedly be a new departure for Malaya was set ye»terda\ when Mr. H. Parry, local manager of the Penang Harbour Board, addressed a crowd of several hundred workmen and appealed to them443 words
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216 1929-09-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 5. An interesting case is proceeding in the Supreme Court in connection with an alleged imitation of trade marks. The case, which is expected to last for four or five days, is one in which S. E.216 words
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1156 1929-09-12 9 An extraordinary (tenoral meeting of the Howt Tin, Ltd., requisitioned under of the Companies Enact*PC*t iyi7 by Messrs. See Sean* Ee and On" Huck’ Hoon. the registered holders of I Aooo and 92,750 shares in the company II hold at1,156 words
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54 1929-09-12 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 5. The R. A. F. Flying boat which is engaged in carrying out a survey of the Malaya-Calcutta air route, arrived this morning from Singapore. After refuelling at Glugor it left for Victoria Point, its54 words
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234 1929-09-12 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 5. Presiding at the annual meeting of the Penang Mercantile Employees’ Co-opera-cive Thrift and Loan Society yesterday, Mr. E. V. C. Thomson, the chairman, said that the membership had increased from 10 to 150 and that subscriptions234 words
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71 1929-09-12 9 A nseful innovation has been announced by Mr. H. Miller, the acting RegistrarGeneral of Imports and Exports. A section of the Department’s office in Fullerton Building has been set apart as a reference library and reading room, open for the use71 words
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69 1929-09-12 9 A wireless enthusiast reports that the broadcast account of the Schneider Trophy race was picked un in Malaya. He adds that the whir of the machines as they went round the pylon near the broadcasting station could be distinctly heard.69 words
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568 1929-09-12 9 The status of Eurasians and the education of Eurasian children were matters commented on at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Eurasian Association held at the Recreation Club on Friday afternoon. The Hon. Dr. Noel L. Clarke* J.P., presided. Prior to moving the568 words
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Article265 1929-09-12 9 The death of Mrs. Marie D. MacMahon, wife of Mr. William H. MacMahon. representative of the Barbour Asphalt Company of Philadelphia, occurred at the General Hospital on Friday. The funeral took place at Bidadari and was largely attended. A choral service was held at the Cathedral265 words
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287 1929-09-12 9 —Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 4. The Tin Producers Association held a private meeting yesterday. No report was issued, but the Tin Producers’ Association, Incorporated has been registered as a company, limited by guarantee, for members.—Straits Times Copyright. - 287 words
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339 1929-09-12 9 At a meeting held ip the Memorial Hall on Friday afternoon it was decided to resuscitate the Philharmonic Society of Singapore. A provisional committee was appointed with Mr. E. A. Brown as convenor. Mr. Brown was unavoidably absent owing to illness. The Colonial Secretary,339 words
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Article24 1929-09-12 9 The output from Raub Australian Cold Mining Co., Ltd., for the four weeks ended Aug. 15 was 1,801.85 ounces of gold.24 words
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Article66 1929-09-12 10 [The Strait* Tim** I* not r**pon*ibl* for th* opinion* of it* correspondent*. Correspondent* should bear in mind that letter* must be short and to th* point. Long epistl** are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondent* must enclose their names and addresses, not nocessarily for publication but as66 words
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Article431 1929-09-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Mr. St. Alban Smith has rushed in where angels feared to tread. I know this is scarcely complimentary, but it is not more rude than Mr. St. Alban Smith’s letter. If he were a lover of racing he would be 44 all431 words
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Article139 1929-09-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Allow me a space in your journal to put forward a suggestion which I hope will be of interest to all Rugby enthusiasts in Negri Sembilan. The Negri Sembilan All Blues’ Rugby Football Association has been doing well for139 words
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Article669 1929-09-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —On behalf of the committee of the above Club I should be grateful if you would kindly give publicity to a short statement of the present position with regard to the Club’s affairs, and more particularly its needs.669 words
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Article117 1929-09-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Letters for Italy sent by air mail via Karachi reach that country about two days after the English letters reach London. These letters travel through Italy partly by ’plane and partly by train and go to London with117 words
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Article188 1929-09-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Can you, in your public position, do anything towards inducing officials to write their signatures so that anybody can read them A written signature should be decipherable but at the present time there seems to be widely-held impression that it188 words
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Article571 1929-09-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A report of the initial meeting of the Cameron’s Association appeared in the Malay Mail recently. Comment is made that there are only at present 66 members. If each of these is applying for a house site or land for571 words
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65 1929-09-12 10 Messrs. Evatt and Co., Penang, advise us that the claim against the insurers for damage to the Malaya Consolidated Tin Dredging Co.'s No. 1 Kali dredge has been settled for $llO,OOO, and it is hoped to have the dredge running with its present65 words
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Article46 1929-09-12 10 The Standing Advisory Committee for Medical Research in Malaya is The P.C. M.O. (Straits Settlements); the P.M.O. (F.M.S.); the Principal King Edward VII College of Medicine the Director, Institute of Medical Research (F.M.S.) the Chief Health Officer (F.M.S.), and the Municipal Health Officer (Singapore).46 words
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611 1929-09-12 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 6. In connection with the suspension of payment by T.S.N., the well-known chetty Arm of money lenders, responsible managers have been appointed and monies owing to the firm are being collected. Since the receiving611 words
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69 1929-09-12 10 The acting manager of the Eastern Bank, Ltd., has received the following telegram from his head office in London :—Directors declare interim dividend at the rate of (four shillings) per share less income tax at the rate of 4s. per pound lees 3d.69 words
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665 1929-09-12 11 The claim of Mr. H. Steines for hospital (xp.nscs from the Malaya Mining and General Agency on the ground that although on March 14 he had given up I-.' duties he was still an employee of the «nn on March 19, because he665 words
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101 1929-09-12 11 Towkay Loke Yew has given $30,000 owards the foundation of a Technical oUege for the F.M.S. A committee has .lformed, consisting of the Resident, the Goneraj Manager, F.M.S. Railways, I* D T ector of Public Works, the Federal Mines^ 01 c^oo^8 an< the101 words
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140 1929-09-12 11 The Singapore public will shortly be able to see the spectacle of one of His Majesty’s cruisers hoisted high and dry above the water in the Straits of Johore. H.M.S. Cumberland, a cruiser of the China Station, is140 words
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239 1929-09-12 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 5. A sequel to the car accident near Ipoh on June 15 was the inquest held into the death of a Chinese passenger from terrible burns. A party of four set out from Ipoh for Kampar and239 words
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226 1929-09-12 11 Bankrupts are not expected to maintain the same standard of living that they enjoyed before their insolvency,” remarked the Ant. Official Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) in the Bankruptcy Court on Friday, when Tan Cheng San, a bankrupt earning $250 a month,226 words
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52 1929-09-12 11 The local offices of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China have received the following telegram from their London office —Directors have declared an interim dividend for the past half year at the rate of H per cent, per annum free of52 words
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327 1929-09-12 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 5. The New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, and the Overseas Assurance Cooperation, Ltd., were the defendants in an action in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court to-day, before the Chief Justice, when two partners of327 words
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408 1929-09-12 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 5. Prince Damrong, uncle of the King of Siam, and his three arrived in Penang to-day from Alor Star. The royal party did the first part of the journey by train. At Alor Star they were the guests408 words
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729 1929-09-12 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 4. A meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board was held this morning with Mr. G. W. Bryant on the chair. Mr. Yap Tai Chi moved that the board forward a loyal message of goodwill729 words
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1753 1929-09-12 12 A further instalment of the story of the marriage between an Oriental and an Occidental was recorded by Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the Singapore District Jud£e, on September 4, the parties being a Swiss wife and her1,753 words
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332 1929-09-12 12 With reference to the issue in June last of a warrant for the arrest of the Manager of the Ho Hong Bank, Ltd. for failing to appear on a subpoena to produce certain cheques, the following letter has been332 words
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105 1929-09-12 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 5. The Chinese community of Taipjng held a meeting with the object of giving support to Sir Hugh Clifford’s appeal for Raffles College. It was decided to take steps to solicit contributions from members of the community105 words
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109 1929-09-12 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 7. Several w’eeks ago a Chinese went out hunting at Chcnderiang and never returned. His disappearance was a complete mystery in spite of the energetic efforts of the police who scoured the jungle in the belief that109 words
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529 1929-09-12 12 The Government smoking rooms were not well patronised and a number of them were closed.” This is a striking statement in thy report of Mr. Gordon Wilson, Superintendent of the Government Monopolies. Straits Settlements, for the year 1928. Shipments of chandu529 words
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105 1929-09-12 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. fi. A preliminary meeting at Ipoh of members of the Horley Hall Committee was held recently and decided to proceed with the scheme for the erection of a bourdin? school for boys. The meeting elected Mr. I.eong Sin105 words
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Article42 1929-09-12 12 The honorary secretary of the For* Dickson Recreation Club has forward»"! to the Straits Times a cheque for $25 to be added to the Ross Fund. A money order for £3 has been purchased and remitted to the Home fund.42 words
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4146 1929-09-12 13 THE LITERARY PAGE—NEW BOOKS REVIEWED A British Conscript’s War Experiences —A Brilliant Piece of Realism that Has Been Overlooked. Shakespeare or Bacon? —Another Extra ordinary Effusion from the House of Palmer. —Mr. W. B. Maxwell with a Jekyll and Hyde Theme. Good And Bad. Combed Out. By F. A. Voight.4,146 words
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332 1929-09-12 14 The question of whether property in the hands of the Official Assignee, acting as official receiver, can be distrained for rent was decided in a District Court appeal that came before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) and Mr. Justice Stevens in the Supreme332 words
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109 1929-09-12 14 Arrangements have been made for the League of Nations opium commission which will arrive here next month to hear the opinions of leading Chinese residents of Singapore if it so desires. Some time ago the Chinese Advisory Board, at the request of the Secretary109 words
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Article32 1929-09-12 14 Messrs. Bnrlow and Co. report that the copra market hns been steady throughout the week. Approximately 870 tons were shipped. Closing quotations are as follows —Sundried J'J.CO, mixed $O.32 words
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679 1929-09-12 14 The annual meeting of the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Song Ong Siang presiding. After* a reference to the work of Mr. Teo Choon Hian, who for many years had served as honorary auditor of the school, and679 words
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119 1929-09-12 14 Sentence of 15 months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on the young Chinese who was convicted on charges of housebreaking and theft and dishonestly retaining stolen property. It will be recalled that Inspector Ibrahim, of the Orchard Road division, investigated a report of theft119 words
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720 1929-09-12 14 [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) The announcement of Mr. Gaw Khek Khiam’s decision to retire from the Singapore Munictyml Commission has been received by his own community with genuine regret.[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 720 words
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Article15 1929-09-12 14 Pattani Consolidated.—l3s piculs. Malayan Tin.—2,loo piculs, 608,900 yard». Southern Malayan.—3,loo piculs, 767,600 yards.15 words
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1298 1929-09-12 15 fStraits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserred.] (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) The organizers of the charity performances held at the New World last Wednesday and Thursday for the benefit of the Honan-She.nsi-Kansu Famine Relief Fund are to be congi atulatedfStraits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserred.] - 1,298 words
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253 1929-09-12 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 4. Before Mr. Justice Farrer Manby at the Selangor Assizes to-day T. A. M. Ignatius, postmaster at Mentakab, was charged with criminal breach of trust as a public servant in respect of $16,100 which had253 words
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1019 1929-09-12 15 A meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee was held at Penang on Friday, Aug. 23, the chairman, Mr. H. R. Joynt, M.C.S., presiding. The following excerpt.? were made from the minutes The figures of immigration and emigration, report on kangani licences and1,019 words
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88 1929-09-12 15 THE DUKES THANKS. Gift of Local Chinese Club Greatly Appreciated.” Gi.j/t. Howard Kerr, equerry to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, has sent the fol-; lowing letter, dated Buckingham Palace, 1 July 10, to Mr. Lim Ah Woo, secretary of the Chin Huai Lim Club, Singapore j I am directed by88 words
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105 1929-09-12 15 The report for 1928 of the Tan Took Seng Hospital, Singapore, states that the (average daily number of patients during j the lirst half and second half of the year was 9911.04 and 1021.911 respectively, as against 9:17.90 and »993.49 for105 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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1213 1929-09-12 19 —Reuter. —Trans-Ocean. Cordial support to M. Briand’s scheme for an economic “United States of Europe was given by the delegates attending the League of Nations Assembly at Geneva. Mr. William Graham, the President of the Boatd—Reuter.; —Trans-Ocean. - 1,213 words
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78 1929-09-12 19 —Trans-Ocean. Milan, Sept. 4. Fifteen people were killed and 20 seriously injured as a result of an explosion in an ammunition factory at Brescia. The explosion was caused by fire in a shed in which explosives were stored. All available troops and militia—Trans-Ocean. - 78 words
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284 1929-09-12 19 i.—Trans-Ocean. —Reuter. Friedrichshafen, Sept. 4. The Graf Zeppelin landed at 8.50 a.m. Thousands of people who were unable to find accommodation at the hotels waited all night in order to be able to welcome the Zeppelin. Deafening cheersi.—Trans-Ocean.; .—Reuter. - 284 words
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124 1929-09-12 19 —Trans-Ocean. .—Reuter. Helsingfors, Sept. 7. The Finnish steamer Kuru capsized in a heavy sea off Tammerfors, a few minutes after leaving the quay. She sank within a minute. It is estimated that over 100 passengers were drowned.—Reuter. Helsingfors, Sept. 8. The passengers on board—Trans-Ocean.; .—Reuter. - 124 words
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86 1929-09-12 19 hour day to be worked in mines.—British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. 5. Mr. Ben Tillett, presiding at the annual conference of the Trades Union Congress, stated to-day that he understood that, in accordance with the pledge given by the Prime Minister, the AttorneyGeneralhour day to be worked in mines.—British Wireless. - 86 words
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67 1929-09-12 19 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 9. There have been 16 days of oppressive heat, without a drop of rain, over a wide area in south and south-east England. It is officially admitted that this constitutes a drought—the second one this year. Forecasts indicate a continuance.—Reuter. - 67 words
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322 1929-09-12 19 .—Reuter. London, Sept. 6. Mr. R. Boulter, C.M.G., Commercial Secretary in the British Embassy at Tokio, has been appointed Trade Commissioner at Singapore to re-open a post which was closed in 1922.—Reuter. Shortly after the Labour Government came into power the.—Reuter. - 322 words
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180 1929-09-12 19 —British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. 8. The possibility of the electrification of the main line railway systems of Great Britain is foreshadowed by the following announcement made by the Minister of Transport The Government has had under consideration the advisability of obtaining a report upon—British Wireless. - 180 words
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111 1929-09-12 19 -Reuter. Rugby, Sept. 9. One of the results of the conferences of the British Mission to Argentina has been the negotiation of a provisional agreement which should be of the utmost value to the trade and commercial relations between the two countries. The details-Reuter. - 111 words
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714 1929-09-12 20 —Reuter. 1 rans-Ocean. In a notable speech before the Assembly of the League of Nations. M. Hriand, the French Premier, stated that France welcomed the conversations on disarmament between Great Britain and the United States—Reuter.; 1 rans-Ocean. - 714 words
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215 1929-09-12 20 —Reuter. London, Sept. 7. The Times’ Washington correspondent .utnrnarises the results of the AngloAmerican naval negotiations as follows 1. Great Britain definitely acknowledged the right of the United States to have superiority in 10,000-ton cruisers. 2. The United States recognised the British right—Reuter. - 215 words
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116 1929-09-12 20 the Labour Government of 1924.—British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. G. The Colonial Secretary has now completed the appointment of the commission to investigate and report upon of the sugar industry in the West Indies and British Guiana. The commissioners are Lord Olivier, whose acceptancethe Labour Government of 1924.—British Wireless. - 116 words
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91 1929-09-12 20 —Reuter. Harbin, Sept. 4. The two British insurance inspectors, Mr. E. M. Burton (Butterfield and Swire) anil I. H. C. Godfrey (Commercial Union), who were kidnapped by bandits at Kiamusze, on the Sungari River, have now been released and are returning to Harbin.—Reuter. - 91 words
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74 1929-09-12 20 —Reuter. Geneva, Sept. 5. At a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee, Lord Cecil requested a revival of the former slavery committee in order to examine the general aspects of the question and to ascertain the causes of non-ratification of the Slavery Convention by—Reuter. - 74 words
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87 1929-09-12 20 Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Sept. C. Another bomb outrage has occurred in Germany. The scene was Lueneburg. where tne seat of the county council and the neighbouring municipal hall were demolished by bombs identical in construction with those employed in the other outrages,Trans-Ocean. - 87 words
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213 1929-09-12 20 —Reuter. London, Sept. 4. The committee appointed by the President of the Board of Trade in 192“ to advise with regard to the load line for ships has issued its report. It says, in connection with ships carrying timber as deck cargoes,—Reuter. - 213 words
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218 1929-09-12 20 .—Reuter. Geneva, Sept. 4. In the debate in the assembly on the report of the League of Nations’ work, Mr. Wu Chaochu, the first Chinese delegate, said China, which was the most peace-loving nation in the world, would cordially co-operate in the work.—Reuter. - 218 words
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83 1929-09-12 20 League Pact or the Mandate.—TransOcean. Berlin, Sept. 6. The Press welcomes the protest made by Dr. Stresemann against the plans for the amalgamation of Tanganyika, Uganda and Kenya, as being inconsistent both with the League Pact and the Mandate system. Under the latter theLeague Pact or the Mandate.—Trans-Ocean. - 83 words
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316 1929-09-12 20 ,—Reuter. An Imperial Airways Indian air mail liner crashed at Jask. Persia, on Friday evening, and was destroyed by lire. The pilot, a mechanic and the one passenger were burnt to death and the,—Reuter. - 316 words
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Article226 1929-09-12 20 Mr. Bell was well known in Malaya. Born in 1890, he took the Diploma in Forestry at Oxford and was appointed Assistant Conservator of Forests in the F.M.S. in 1912. He was seconded for military service in 1915, and served throughout the War in France, Egypt and226 words
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143 1929-09-12 20 Reuter. Geneva, Sept. 7. The foundation stone of the new League of Nations building in Ariana Park was laid by Senor Guerrero, the President ot the League Assembly, assisted by Sir Eric Drummond, the Secretary-General, Farrughi Khan, the President of the CouncilReuter. - 143 words
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1511 1929-09-12 21 —Trans-Ocean. Reuter. The prospects of a settlement of the differences between Russia and China regarding the Eastern Railway have been shattered by the news of further attacks by Soviet troops across the Manchurian border..—Trans-Ocean.; Reuter. - 1,511 words
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226 1929-09-12 21 ,—Reuter. Rotterdam, Sept. 9. While the British oil-tanker Vimeira was being cleaned in dry dock, oil on the water round the vessel caught fire and the flames spread to the ship. Ten of tlfe crew and,—Reuter. - 226 words
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125 1929-09-12 21 —Trans-Ocean. Koenigsberg, Sept. 10. According to advices from Kovno, Lithuania intends to demand that Germany extradite the former leader of the Lithuanian political emigres, Pleshkaitis, who, together with five followers, was arrested last week by German frontier guards near the border between East.—Trans-Ocean. - 125 words
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59 1929-09-12 21 —British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. 10. The will cf Mr, Bernhard Baron, the tobacco manufacturer, who was famed for his philanthropy, has now been sworn for probate as of the gross value of £4,94 1,2.‘10. The death duties will amount to over.—British Wireless. - 59 words
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546 1929-09-12 21 —British Wireless. —Reuter. Rugby, Sept 7. When the League of Nations Assembly resumed the general discussion on the report of the League for the past year, Mr. Henderson, the British Foreign Secretary, observed that the League—British Wireless.; .—Reuter. - 546 words
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128 1929-09-12 21 Reuter. Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 10. A trial which has aroused passion and prejudice almost equal to that in the Sacco and Vanzetti case ended suddenly owinp to a juror becoming insane. The Judge pronounced a mis-trial. The accused were 13 menReuter. - 128 words
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Article1044 1929-09-12 22 ,—British Wireless. .—Reuter. Rugby, Sept. 4. The British Government, through its Minister in Peking, has transmitted to the National Government of China a reply to the latter’s desire for removal of the restrictions imposed,—British Wireless.; .—Reuter. - 1,044 words
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103 1929-09-12 22 —Reuter. Geneva, Sept. 4. Senator Dandurand, speaking in the Assembly, announced on behalf of the Canadian Government that the Dominion of Canada would adhere to the Optional Clause during the present Assembly. Canberra, Sept. 4. Mr. Bruce informed the House of Representatives that Australia’s.—Reuter. - 103 words
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81 1929-09-12 22 COMRADE EJECTED. Communists Ban U.S. Representative. ,—Reuter. Riga, Sept. 9. Comrade Pepper, the leader of the Communist party in the United States, has been expelled from the Communist International for not executing orders and refusing to return to Europe from the United States to explain his conduct. It is alleged,—Reuter. - 81 words
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63 1929-09-12 22 .—Reuter. Canberra, Sept. 7. The House of Representatives, by 34 to ”0, passed the second reading of the Arbitration Amendment Bill. This the most fiercely contested measure of recent years—repeals the Commonwealth Arbitration and Industrial Peace Acts, and is tantamount to withdrawal of the.—Reuter. - 63 words
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53 1929-09-12 22 —Reuter. Paris, Sept. 6. Mr. MacDonald, interviewed by Reuter’;» representative on his arrival from Geneva at 7 a.m., said he was very satisfied with the results which had been obtained. The Prime Minister was accompanied by his daughter Ishbel. They left for.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article617 1929-09-12 22 .—Havas. —Tans-Ocean .—Reuter. London, Sept. 6. The Trades Union Congress, by an overwhelming majority, rejected the motion to terminate the industrial peace conferences with the Molchett group ol employeis. A resolution was passed de- manding that the Government should appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into.—Havas.; —Tans-Ocean; .—Reuter. - 617 words
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31 1929-09-12 22 PICTUREGRAMS.” Services between Sydney And Melbourne. —Reuter. Sydney, Sept. 9. A picturegram service has been opened between Melbourne and Sydney Letterpress, photographs and advertisements are efficiently transmitted in a few minutes.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 31 words
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330 1929-09-12 22 —Reuter. London, Sept. 9. The Cabinet met to-day for the first time since the recess. Its most urgent business is believed to relate to the AngloAmerican naval conversations, but the Evening Standard asserts that the Cabinet is faced by the—Reuter. - 330 words
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172 1929-09-12 22 —Reuter. New York, Sept. 10. An action has been brought in the Federal Court by the United States Navigation Company, which runs a fleet of cargo steamers between New York and Europe, to obtain an injunction to prevent 13 British transAtlantic steamship lines, including.—Reuter. - 172 words
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160 1929-09-12 22 m W 4 aavt iii f vTv w her twin rudders, was very fast.—British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. 10. Sir Henry Segrave has arrived at Venice to take part in the great motor-boat speed contest off the Lido. He has with him twom W 4 aavt iii f vTv w her twin rudders, was very fast.—British Wireless. - 160 words
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916 1929-09-12 23 —Reuter. served in the Brigade of Guards.—British Wireless. London, Sept. 4. Th Colonial Office states that British who are occupying the village of r'ipioth, two miles south of Jerusalem, knelled, with loss to the assailants,—Reuter.; served in the Brigade of Guards.—British Wireless. - 916 words
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304 1929-09-12 23 —Reuter. Los Angeles, Sept. 4. An unprecedented aerial search was organised in the wild and rugged country of New Mexico and Arizona for the Trans-Continental air liner City of San Francisco, which disappeared in a terrific storm yesterday near Grants, New Mexico, with—Reuter. - 304 words
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85 1929-09-12 23 ,—Reuter. Riga, Sept. 8. In order to restore discipline among the workers and raise the output of factories, the Soviet authorities have decided to invest one person only, namely the director, with full power and responsibility. Ilis orders will he absolutely binding on the,—Reuter. - 85 words
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1043 1929-09-12 23 mined by sincere statesmen. —British Wireless. —Reuter. Washington, Sept 5. It was learned at the conclusion of President Hoover’s conference with naval experts and others at the White House that the President is still hopeful that an understanding can be reachedmined by sincere statesmen.—British Wireless.; .—Reuter. - 1,043 words
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179 1929-09-12 23 .—Reuter. Geneva, Sept. 10. Speaking in the Assembly, Mr. Chaochu proposed the appointment of c com* mittee to consider the bait means of making more effective article 19 of the League Covenant, which empjwers the Assembly to advise reconsideration by members of the League.—Reuter. - 179 words
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53 1929-09-12 23 —Nichi-Nichi. Tokio, Sept. 9. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha is reported to have decided to improve the service to Europe by replacing three steamenf by two 11,000-ton motor-ships. The three steamers will be put on the Australian run, replacing three others which will go on—Nichi-Nichi. - 53 words
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44 1929-09-12 23 —Reuter. Quincy, Mass., Sept. 5. Mrs. Coolidge launched the 10,000-ton cruiser Northampton to-day. The new cruiser has a speed of 32V4 knots and is armed with nine eight-inch guns, six torpedo tubes and four antiaircraft guns.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article1610 1929-09-12 24 —Reuter. WMrtIVUO VW bi J and have applied for permission.—British Wireless. Royce for his attempt to-morrow. —Wireless. Accomplishing an average speed of 328.63 miles an hour and thus breaking the previous record by ten miles. Flying.—Reuter.; WMrtIVUO VW bi J and have applied for permission.—British Wireless.; Royce for his attempt to-morrow.—Wireless. - 1,610 words
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206 1929-09-12 24 —British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. 10. It is announced that in to-day’s attempts on the air speed record at Calshot Squadron-Leader Orlebar attained an average speed of 355.8 miles an hour, beating the record of the Italian, Major de Bernhardi, by 37 miles an hour. Flight-Lieut..—British Wireless. - 206 words
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Article34 1929-09-12 24 —British Wireless. Rugby, Sept. 10. The total number of unemployed on Sept. 2 was 1,152,300, being 3,503 less than in the week before and 172,375 less than a year ago.—British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 34 words
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135 1929-09-12 24 A report from Java states that Mr. Arnoldi, champion trick cyclist with Isako’s circus, was stabbed to death in front of the audience. It appears that Arnoldi reprimanded one of the Malay boys attached to the circus, and on receiving an135 words
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Article148 1929-09-12 24 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended August 31, gives the total number of deaths as male 141, and female 76. This represents a death rate of 23.53 per mille, per annum, compaied with 23.53 in the preceding week and 26.91 in the corresponding week of148 words
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114 1929-09-12 24 —Reuter. Canberra, Sept. 10. The Government was defeated by 35 to 34 on an amendment by Mr. Hughes in the committee stage of the Arbitration Abolition Bill. Following the defeat in the of Representatives, the Government decided to.—Reuter. - 114 words
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523 1929-09-12 24 The following is the report of the committee of the Singapore Automobile Club to be presented at the annual meeting to be held on Sept. 17 at the S.C.C. at 5.15 p.m. As compared with last year’s surplus of $2,396.42, the accounts this year523 words
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Article41 1929-09-12 24 Messrs. Harrisons, Barker and Co. writ»informing us that the low output froti Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., during August was due to readjustment of jigs and chutes, which work will probably not b* finally completed until the end of September41 words
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566 1929-09-12 25 The S.C.C. football eleven gave their best display of the season when they defeated the Malays on the Padang on Sept. 4, hy 4 3. Although they had a couple of so-called reserves in the side he standard of football display was566 words
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153 1929-09-12 25 The S.A.F.A. Cup competition match between the S.C.C first team and Pulo Brani played at the Stadium on Monday afternoon proved a rather scrappy affair, which the Club won by 2—o. The Pulo Brani t<‘am played hard and stubbornly, but larked the finer points153 words
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311 1929-09-12 25 The rain early on Thursday made conditions very difficult for the final of the men’s doubles which brought the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club tournament to a conclusion, but an excellent match was seen. The finalists were Roy Smith and N.311 words
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81 1929-09-12 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Sept. 9. The Singapore Chinese swimming team swept the board in the acquatic events at the athletic meeting held here. Ng Mong Guan was particularly successful. Singapore won the team race and was successful in81 words
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87 1929-09-12 25 Owing to the lack of entries in the A division only one race of 400 metres was run at the Chinese Swimming Club yesterday, in which swimmers of both “A and “B classes competed. The winner was Tan Chew Seng, with Lim Fook87 words
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Article61 1929-09-12 25 At the annual general meeting of the Taiping Swimming Club held at Taiping on Aug. 25 under the chairmanship of the Hon. Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane, the following were elected to office Hon. Secretary Captain I. S. Fisher, Hon Treasurer Mr. E. J. Henty. Committee: Messrs.61 words
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95 1929-09-12 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 8. The Penang rugger season opened yesterday with a trial game between Fittock’s XV and Harding’s XV. As usual with opening games it was more in the nature of training than good rugger. Many new players were95 words
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192 1929-09-12 25 .—Reuter. Del Monte, California, Sept. 4. There was a sensation in the opening match play stages of the American umateur golf championship, when Bobby Jones, who was predicted a certain winner, was defeated by the youthful Johnny Goodman, the Nebraska star, one.—Reuter. - 192 words
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Article231 1929-09-12 25 The Singapore Golf Club September Bogey competition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. W. P. Webb in A division and in a.tie between Messrs. W. C. McCaull and R. F. Voelker in B division. Eighty-six cards were taken out and231 words
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Article164 1929-09-12 25 A match between the Japanese Golf Club and the Race Course Golf Club on Sunday resulted in a win for the Japanese by 7V& points to 3. Individual scores were as follows, Japanese players mentioned first T. Morita and N. Sugimoto I\4, G. de Silva164 words
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53 1929-09-12 25 The Trade and Customs Department, F.M.S., held its first sports meeting on the Victoria Institution ground, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday in the presence of a large gathering. There were large entries and all the items were keenly contested. Lady Peel gave53 words
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245 1929-09-12 25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Sept. 5. In the remaining semi-final of the men’s singles to-day Dr. Hopkins easily defeated Aste, 6—4, 6 —4, and meets Tan Thean Seng in the final. In the other semi-final played yesterday Mrs. Saffery and245 words
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Article177 1929-09-12 25 Penang, Sept. 8. In Penang Open Lawn Tennis Tournament Dr. and Mrs. Hopkins yesterday won the mixed doubles by defeating Mrs. Saffery and Aste, 6—l, 6—2. The winners proved an ideal pair. The best of the quartette was Mrs. Hopkins, who gave a splendid display177 words
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Article111 1929-09-12 25 Penang, Sept. 10. The Penang Open Lawn Tennis tournament came to a conclusion yesterday with the final of the men’s doubles. This provided a poor exhibition, Tan Thean Seang and Yeo Wee Yang defeating the Japanese pair, Mine and Ohta, P—o, 6—2. Throughout the tournument tennis111 words
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137 1929-09-12 25 The final of the Singapore Polo Club tournament was played on Sept. 4, when the Bananas beat the Mangostines by 3—o after an exciting tussle. The Bananas received one goal handicap in three chukkers. The first two chukkers produced plenty of thrills and were137 words
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1489 1929-09-12 26 R. M. B.” writes as follows regarding the visit of the Klang cricketers to l ,ay an S.C.C. team over the week-end Some months ago “Tubby” Laverton took a Singapore side to Klang, where they had a right royal time and where they were1,489 words
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Article211 1929-09-12 26 On the S.C.R.C. ground on Sunday afternoon the S.C.C. beat the S.C.R.C. Scores S.C.R.C.—Ong Siow Hian b Walling C b Hoahing b Bradbury 4 Evan Wong b Bradbury 0 O. Jitt Siang c Bradbury b Walling 11 Yeoh Kum Sec b Walling 8 Lee Keng Tyc211 words
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25 1929-09-12 26 Keuter. London, Sept. 10. Cavendo is omitted from the list of probable starters for the St. Legcr.—Keuter. - 25 words
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299 1929-09-12 26 KOLAPORE CUP FOR MALAYA. Thousand Dollar Trophy Presented. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 8. The Town Hall was crowded last night on the occasion of the Bisley Ball, at which the prizes won at the recent Bisley rifle competition were given away by Mrs. Frost during the interval. The299 words
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281 1929-09-12 26 —Reuter. London, Sept. 6. Folkestone Kent defeated the M.C.C. by 140 runs. The winners first made 206 (Kennedy five for 59), and the M.C.C. replied with 318, Hearne scoring 104. In their second innings Kent compiled 513 for nine. Johnson (100 not out)—Reuter. - 281 words
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1045 1929-09-12 26 The Gap was the scene of thrilling i n (idents on Sunday morning at the annual Motor Cycle and Car Hill Climb organised by the Motor Cycle Platoon of the Singapore Volunteer Corps. H.E. the Governor and H.E. the General Officer1,045 words
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4870 1929-09-12 27 With brilliant weather, a larpre attendance and good racing the Singapore Turf Club meeting opened very promisingly cn snturlav. With the hand of the 2nd bn. Welch Regt. playing it was a very plea- n t social occasion for4,870 words
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220 1929-09-12 28 On Sunday morning Mr. L. L. Raymond, general manager of the Automatic Totalisators, gave a demonstration in the stewards’ room of the Singapore Turf Club cf a new system of totalisator. The new system is an arrangement of discs, marked otF numerically220 words
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412 1929-09-12 28 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 7. The Yeo Kim Swee Shield competition was concluded when the Malacca Recreation Association beat the Banda Kaba Football Association by 5—3 to-day on the Kubu Plain before a very large crowd. Both teams were of412 words
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656 1929-09-12 28 The annual cricket match between the Batavia Cricket Club (“the Box”) and the Soerabaya Cricket Club was played at Soerabaya on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and resulted in a win for Soerabaya by one wicket, after the most exciting656 words
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133 1929-09-12 28 At a meeting held at the S.V.C. Drill Hall on Tuesday evening a Miniature Rifle Association was formed. Mr. E. B. McCall, in the chair, explained that it was felt there was a need for such an association, not confined to members133 words
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596 1929-09-12 28 Reuter. London, Sept. 4. The following were the results of English league games played to-day First Division. Birmingham 4 West Ham Utd. 2 Derby County 4 Aston Villa o Portsmouth 1 Grimsby Town i Liverpool 3 Huddersfield T. o Manchester C.Reuter. - 596 words
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661 1929-09-12 29 There was no question of law involved the point was whether it was persuasion or" compulsion. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the District Judge on Saturday, decided that it was the former and acquitted all threo accused. The accused were Mrs. Clara Maddox,661 words
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Article63 1929-09-12 29 There has been a disappointing resl u.se to the appeal launched 18 months K'l, o Ver the signatures of the foremost '.nt’.sh men of letters, for a Hardy Memo- frund. Only £1,400 has been subscribj. The preservation of the cottage at bm arn Pt° n where Hardy was bom, has,63 words
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1252 1929-09-12 29 The following passengers are proceeding to Europe by the I’. and O. Kashmir which lift Singapore on Saturday Mrs. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MucLean, Mr. A. Swart, Mr. W. J. Reyers, Mr. Gillespy, Mr. H. M. McNeill, Mrs.1,252 words
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Article269 1929-09-12 29 Gopeng.—l,3so piculs. Tekka.—7Bo piculs. Tekka Taiping.—6so piculs. Pengkalen Limited.—l,479 piculs. Rambutan.—lBs piculs. Kinta Tin.—6oo piculs. Idris Hydraulic.—sso piculs. Lahat Mines.—soo piculs. Telok Kruin.—Bos piculs. Menglembu Lode.—lBl piculs. Petaling.—3,4oo piculs. Pusing Rubber and Tin.—9l3 piculs. Tanjong Tin.—46o piculs. Kent (F.M.S.). —600 piculs. Hong Kong Tin.—7oo piculs. Ayer Weng (Rahman).269 words
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Article66 1929-09-12 29 HERIZ-SMITII. -At Penang Maternity Hospital, on September 5, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. B* de Heriz-Sniith. of Cicely Estate. Teluk Anson, a daughter. LIM. —On September 10. 1929, at 96, Cecil St., to Mr. and Mrs. Lim Kim Teck, a gift of a daughter. Malacca paper please copy. REYNOLDS.66 words
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Article154 1929-09-12 29 Singapore, Sept. 11. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/37/8 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3 m. credit 2/4% On New York, Demand 65 15/16 Private 90 d/s 57% On France, Bank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. 164% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 13% p.c. din. On154 words
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788 1929-09-12 29 Singapore, Sept. 11. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 38/6 39/6 5/-6/- Ayer Hitam Tin 13/9 14/9 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 36/- 37/1 1 Batang Padang 0.35 0.40 1 1 Batu Caves 1.50 1.55 1 1 Bukit Arang 1.57%788 words
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Advertisement87 1929-09-12 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $4B a year. The post free price of87 words
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Article, Illustration102 1929-09-12 30 Royal Party Visit the Famous Crater of Papandajan in Java. At Hack’s Radium Hotel on the way to the Kawah Kamodjan crater. H.M. the King is on horseback. 2. The Royal party arriving at Kawah Kamod■•n crater. 3. King and Queen at Papandajan crater.102 words
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Article, Illustration74 1929-09-12 31 Veterans' race at the Asiatic Petroleum Co.'s sports with l> V. Kawlinson winning. Tan Cheng Seah second and Stredwick third. Mrs. H. Wylly handing Tredgold the championship cup. Familiar laces on the track. K. H. Tredgold clearing 5 It. in Among the huge crowd at the74 words
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Article, Illustration31 1929-09-12 31 A new device lor regulating t radii in the streets of Singapore is no* being tested. H> night the signs (on the right and left) are illuminated.31 words
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Article, Illustration25 1929-09-12 32 Sir Walter Shaw, former hief Justice of the Straits Settlements, who has been appointed chairman of the Commission of Inquiry in Palestine.25 words
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Article, Illustration64 1929-09-12 32 when his Kxeelleney the Governor and Lady Clifford were among those present. i* (.'huliciiKi' shield presented by Mr, 11. Soolok. 2. Malay Indian contingent in th«* 100 yds. Hal nrc. M. Inspectors I■ ra\. Goldman, Mackintosh and64 words
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Article, Illustration39 1929-09-12 33 The most up-to-date polo club pavilion in Makya. It was built by H. 11. the Sultan ot Johore and (aces his polo ground at Pasir Pelagni in Johore Bahru. I‘hoto. by F. J. TrcuscinI‘hoto. by F. J. Trcuscin - 39 words
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Article, Illustration117 1929-09-12 33 The annual Motor Cycle ami Car Hill Climb organised by the Motor Cycle Platoon of the Singapore Volunteer Corps was held at the Cap on Sunday morning. H K. the Governor and H.E. the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya, were present. 1. Officials and117 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article79 1929-09-12 1 General— Rubber Situation J London Rubber Stocks J Singapore Rubber Auction 1 London Rubber Market liy A. W. Still The Rubber Auction J Analysis of Rubber Dealers Stocks 2 Rubber Returns J Rubber Outlook Meeting and Reports— Sungci Timah Estate J A- New Rubber Co. 1 Fusing Rubber and79 words
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70 1929-09-12 1 Quotations Forward Contract Spot Setter Prices d. $l9 I >;»•*• I.'don S’pure St*p. Oct. Nov. K pt. to 3 16 0.34*4 o.;ilH 0.35 '4 0.36'j C 10*4 0.34 V» 0.34 Vi 0.35** 0.36». 7 10 1 16 0.34'4 0.34 4 0.354 0.36 4 11 1070 words
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Article37 1929-09-12 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondent atates that rubber stocks show an increase of I,Blo‘tons during the past week, the total now on hand being 44,969 tons.37 words
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Article137 1929-09-12 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce I'.ubher Association held its 933rd auction on Sept, 11, when there was catalogued 1,909,063 l.i or Sf>2.2o tons offered 1,604.271 lb. or 716.19 tons; sold 1,182,031 lb. or 627.69 tons. Spot. London New York 20% cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Centa137 words
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Article64 1929-09-12 1 Nut profit of Sungei-Timah Estate (Perak) for your ended March 31, 1929, was £6,620, against £3,412. Dividend of 6 per cent, (against m!) for year proposed, carrying forward 1,431, against £3,430 brought in. Area of robber in tapping remains nt 1,049 acres and rrbbcr not in tapping64 words
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Article59 1929-09-12 1 According to the Maluyan Daily Kopress, Messrs. (Inn Sang, (Inn I’in llor, Teh Khim I,jtm, Too Siew Ko and others art* forming a company under the name of the Negri Semiinn Chinese Rubber Co., Ltd., wiUi a <;.pitni of $lOO,OOO. Its business v.* ill be trading59 words
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1125 1929-09-12 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] London, Aug. 15. The conditions of what may be described as stalemate in the rubber markets continue, and the price variations are frac- tional and of no particular significance.[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 1,125 words
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218 1929-09-12 1 The report of the Pusing Rubber and Tin Company for the year ended Feb. 28 last, states that restriction of exports of rubber remained in force during the first eight months of the company’s year to Oct. 31, 1928, when218 words
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362 1929-09-12 1 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Singapore, Sept. 5. The local market has been quiet during the week and prices eased slightly in anticipation of the heavy August shipments from Malaya. Cables to hand this morning quote London up l-16d. at 10 3-16 d.362 words
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473 1929-09-12 1 The sixteenth ordinary general meeting f I the Mergui Crown Rubber Estates, Limited. I was held at Winchester House, Old Broad I Street, E.C., Mr. W. J. Cottcrell, chairman of J the company, presiding. I The chairman, in the course of hi# remarks,473 words
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1241 1929-09-12 2 The twenty-fifth ordinary ganeral meeting of shareholders of the Vallambrosa Rubber Company, Ltd., was held at Edinburgh on July 25, Major C. B. Oldfield presiding. The chairman said: It is an interesting meeting in so far as it is our twenty-fifth annual generul1,241 words
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773 1929-09-12 2 The twentieth annual ordinary general meeting of the Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held in mail week in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers* Association (Incorporated), 2-4, Idol Lane, E.C., Mr. H. A. Barrett presiding. The chairman, in his address,773 words
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997 1929-09-12 2 The eighteenth annual general meeting of Port Dickson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on July 25, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. R. F. McNair Scott (.chairman of the company) presiding. The chairman, in the course of his remarks, said997 words
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712 1929-09-12 2 The board of directors of the Gordon (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd., have issued u circular informing the shareholders of the company that they have entered into contracts to purchase on favourable terms two rubber properties in Negri Sembilan, in tho neighbourhood of the company’s712 words
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114 1929-09-12 2 The following is the analysis of dealers’ stocks as at Aug. 31, 1929, in Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Province Wellesley and the Bindings, as supplied by the RegistrarGeneral of Statistics Ribbed Unsmoked Scrap and Total Smoked Sheet. Sheet. Crepe. Lump. AH Grades. Singapore 7,073 2,512 14,556114 words
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232 1929-09-12 3 The report of the directors of Kluang Rubber Co., Ltd., for the year ended June 30, J92U, states that the profit subject to directors’ fees, is $52,718 to which hus to be added the balance of $81,230 brought forward from last year,232 words
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Article508 1929-09-12 3 Anglo-Johore Consolidated. —66,000 lb. A lor P0ng5u.—38,693 lb. Ayer Kuning.—l3,ooo lb. Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.). —90,000 lb. Alor Gajah.—26,B3o lb. Ayer Panas. —76,500 lb. Australasia. —19,300 lb. Asahan.—66,44o lb. Anglo-Sumatra.—s6,olB lb. Rukit Kati 1.—16,822 lb. Buloh Kasap.—s7,soo lb. Benta. —55,266 lb. Benar (Selangor».—24,2oo lb. Bugan Serai.—4s,soo lb. Batak Habit.—4l,ooo508 words
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543 1929-09-12 3 In their weekly report, dated Sept. 1'), Messrs. Fraser and Co. state There has been a further decline in the price of tin during the past week, and at the moment the market in the metal has u somewhat unsettled appearance.543 words
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67 1929-09-12 3 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur have received a telegram from the secretaries of Beaufort (Borneo i Rubber Co., Ltd., advising that the directors have decided t« recommend payment on Sept. 19, of a final dividend of 5 per cent, making a total67 words
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Article620 1929-09-12 3 Abaco (£1) 2.3/16; Allagar (2/) 2/6; AngloMalay (£1) 4 Ayer Kuning (£1) 1 (2/) 6 6 Bakap (£1) Banteng (£< 1 38/9 Batang Consolidated (2/) 1/8 Batu Caves (£1) 24, Batu Tiga (£1) 2/1/16; Bekoh (2/) 1/9; Beranung (2/) 2/74; BerUm Consolidated (2, 6 3;620 words
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737 1929-09-12 3 Capital Issue Closin Paid Up Value Dividends ra er Company Co. Fvatt. 389,293 115 p.e. yaar andad 28-1-29 ..Allenby ($1) 2JO 2.50 2.30 2JO 160,000 10 p.e. int. a/e yaar 80-9-29 .Alor Gajah ($1) 1.70 1.90 1.70 1.85 435,425 120 p.e. £or yaar andad737 words
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280 1929-09-12 3 Though there is perhaps a less optimistic feelinp at the moment respecting the rubber position, due to the increased Malayan exports for July, and to a slight temporary nervousness as a result of the increase in the New York Bank rate, lower280 words
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