The Straits Budget, 10 October 1929
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1929-10-10 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 3,739 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1929 Price 25 cent* (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article328 1929-10-10 1 LEADERS for European Children 3 Gustav Strescniann Labour’s Friends [i The Colony’s Year 3-4 The Council Meeting 4 The Rigrht Way 4 Occasional Notes *>-b Telegrams. Reuter and Special— Covet in |f Fast Weeks News 19-2.1 Pictures Opening of Legislative Council .15 Retirement of the Cl. Engineer 15 Motor328 words
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Article1816 1929-10-10 1 1 he following 1 appointments have recently been made by the Secretary of or Hie Colonies :—F.M.S. Mr. A. U* «adenoch, M.A., M. 8., Ch.B., Mr. G. I. Braine, M. 8., Ch.B., and Mr. R. C. nSf Kess M. 8., Ch.B., D.P.H., Medical \t XC r> n1,816 words
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1707 1929-10-10 2 The inquest on the body of Jeewa Singh, a Sikh watchman employed by Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., was commerced on Friday by Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Singapore Coroner. The body of the deceased was found on Sept. 20 mar1,707 words
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341 1929-10-10 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ponang, Oct. C. Dr. J. W. Ebden, at one time acting senior surgeon, Penang, and more recently Medical Officer, Alor Star, left for England by the Mantua on Saturday. Conversing with a newspaper reporter, Dr. Ebden341 words
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47 1929-10-10 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 2. It is reported that in one of the northern divisions of Siam 50,000 people are on the verge of starvation as a result of the floods. The Government is affording relief.47 words
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44 1929-10-10 2 Arrested by Mr. Knight, A.S.P., in Queen Street on Thursday, three Chinese were produced before the Second Police Magistrate, on Friday and charged with attempted extortion of $l,OOO. The complainant is Lim Poh. The accused were remanded.44 words
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Article131 1929-10-10 2 The following is the revised list of donations received up to date for the Clifford Fund for Raffles College Already acknowledged 16,774.22 Low Leong Gan (K. Lumpur) 200 P. R. Jesudas, T. Malim 10 S. Gopalsaini, T. Malim 2 S. Manivelu, T. Malim 2 Thiravelangam, T. Malim 2131 words
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400 1929-10-10 2 (From Our Own Cor respondent.) London, Oct. 2. At Cardington the British Airship lilOL one of the largest in the world, was inspected by Press representatives for the first time to-day. The immense silver hull, towering high in the400 words
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73 1929-10-10 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 6. The three Municipal Commissioners who sat at the last board meeting, at which a heated discussion regarding the* Oversea Bank took place, have tendered their resignations. It is understood that their action is the result of73 words
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49 1929-10-10 2 [Aneta’s Agency.] Batavia, Oct 4. A British planter named C. W. Simpson' of Sentool Estate, near Djember, East Java, who was attacked with a knife b> a coolie some months ago, has died. It appears that the knife was poisoned. —Straits Times Copyright.[Aneta’s Agency.] - 49 words
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67 1929-10-10 2 In view of the impending retirement of Mr. G. Cullen, A.S.P., a parade wa? held in the Sepoy Lines police station on Saturday, when over one hundred men. including inspectors and station stan. participated. The sergeant-major read an address m Malay and67 words
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Article1125 1929-10-10 3 good—Straits Times, Oct. 3. ■fl licr(1 we discussed the posiiI Som“ of a hill school >n Ibility and r nc he children of European Malaya j n w ho are unable, for one ■parents— <-h‘ 1 to England when Kvasen or anom.i, it is geneKiusr t. climategood—Straits Times, Oct. 3. - 1,125 words
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Article993 1929-10-10 3 Europe.—Straits Times, Oct. 4. r.y the death of Gustav Stresemann at me age ol 51 Germany has lost prematurely a statesman whom history will acclaim as the man who, by his cautious and .i«.vei policy as German Foreign Minister, orought his country safely through the pCiilous years whichEurope.—Straits Times, Oct. 4. - 993 words
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Article1056 1929-10-10 3 provide the answer.—Straits Times, Oet. 5. Malayan residents will read with particular interest the statement that Mr. Arthur Henderson has reached an agreement with the Soviet Envoy in Great Britain regarding propaganda. Malaya and the Dutch Indies are among the countries selected by the Third International for undergroundprovide the answer.—Straits Times, Oet. 5. - 1,056 words
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Article963 1929-10-10 3 —Straits Times, Oct. 7. Sir Hush Clifford's gift of clothing the dry bones of administration with the flesh of human interest was employed once again in his annual address at the Budget meeting of the Legislative Council this morning, and the speech is one which every citizen—Straits Times, Oct. 7. - 963 words
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Article974 1929-10-10 4 Straits Times, Oct. 8. Budget Days in the Straits Settlements seldom contain any hint of sensation. Invariably, they are pleasantly dull. The Colony’s finances are in a highly satisfactory state and we are neither harassed by the fear of increased taxation nor beguiled by a hope ofStraits Times, Oct. 8. - 974 words
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Article1038 1929-10-10 4 Straits Times, Oct. 9. T hat indefatigable body, the Advisory Committee on Spoken English, organized by the R.P.C., has just published another list of recommendations for pronunciation Ft is stated officially that the recommonda- lions are made primarily for the benefit of announcers, the object being toStraits Times, Oct. 9. - 1,038 words
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327 1929-10-10 4 Tlje development of the well-known Bukit Tunggal estate by its recent purchasers, Messrs. Gammon (Malaya) Ltd as a housing scheme on similar lines to that of a building society at Home, was the scheme outlined by Mr. H. Elphuk chairman of directors, to327 words
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87 1929-10-10 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 6. Before a large gathering of Government subordinate officers, the Harbour Master (Mr. J. H. Ow’en), the office assistant (Mr. K. de Souza), Inche Abdul Ghani (Penghulu of Telok Mas) and marine police and boarding officers,87 words
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95 1929-10-10 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan®:, Oct. S. Penang’s War Memorial will be unveiled at a ceremony to be held on Armistice Day. This announcement was made at a meeting held to organise the Armistice celebrations in Penang. Mrs. Sproule, wife of Mr.95 words
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Article52 1929-10-10 4 The Chinese community of Malacca will entertain Mr. W. E. Rigby, assistant Chinese Protector, to a farewell tea party on Oct. 12. Mr. Rigby, who has been in Malacca for some time, leaves for home on leave shortly. The function will be under the auspices of the Malacca Chinese Chamber52 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article218 1929-10-10 5 —Straits Times. Oct. 3. referred on Tuesday to the very NU 1 ...„-**ssion of opinion in Mr. A. rtnlU Hamilton’s annual report on the f he Vehicles Registration Departwor* f i. r innro that “the establishment nn-nt, ain^P or t urt (to deal with traffic of a—Straits Times. Oct. 3. - 218 words
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Article283 1929-10-10 5 ii anything, over last year.—Straits Times, Oct. 3. a verv satisfactory volume of building ;-recorded by the Municipal Buildvng Purveyor in his report for last year. Mr. i a red on Williams alludes to the increased work provided for his department by the erection of shophouses, bungalowsii anything, over last year.—Straits Times, Oct. 3. - 283 words
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Article268 1929-10-10 5 INTELLECTUAL CO-OPERATION.” —Straits Times, Oct. 3. Although the Straits Times is not .intong the sceptics who believe that the League of Nations has not yet justified its existence, and that it is (as Mr. A. VV. Still suggested the other day) a positive embarrassment to the British Empire, it must’—Straits Times, Oct. 3. - 268 words
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Article115 1929-10-10 5 G OLF MADE EASY. round and going the other way.— Straits Times, Oct. 4. y enterprising advertiser announces i rival of a consignment of golf clubs which are scientifically designed to prevent pulling and slicing.” Good All we want now is a selection of clubs scientifically designed to prevent toppinground and going the other way.— Straits Times, Oct. 4. - 115 words
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Article125 1929-10-10 5 MADAM OR MRS.”? —Straits Times, Oct. 4. Just why the curious custom has grown up of referring to Chinese ladies as Madam it is difficult to say. The English Mr. has been adopted for their husbands, and anything except Mrs.” is illogical. The Straits Times has consulted a leading Straits—Straits Times, Oct. 4. - 125 words
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Article249 1929-10-10 5 Straits Times, Oct. 4. There is a great deal of truth in the complaint made by a correspondent concerning the behaviour of Hylam servants at Fraser’s Hill. It would not be correct to say that Hylams have established an absolute monopoly at that resort, since we knowStraits Times, Oct. 4. - 249 words
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Article307 1929-10-10 5 HO Oil Pis in in*»»."».*. —‘J money is on Mr. Elliot. —Straits Times, Oct. 4. There is a pretty problem for bridge experts :—Mr. Hugh Elliot, the wellknown writer on bridge, recently offered through a London newspaper a bet of 1100 a side that in 12 successiveHO Oil Pis in in*»»."».*. —‘J ~—— money is on Mr. Elliot.—Straits Times, Oct. 4. - 307 words
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Article219 1929-10-10 5 ALL THE NICE GIRLS..... —Straits Times, Oct. 5. A girl visitor to Portsmouth during Navy Week expresses her appreciation in the following advertisement in a morning newspaper Our Navy.—The little Lady Elizabeth desires to publicly thank all those Naval Men who for 6 days so gallantly and romantically helped her—Straits Times, Oct. 5. - 219 words
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Article287 1929-10-10 5 Straits Times, Oct. 5. Some important decisions were taken at a meeting of the All-Malayan Urban Co-( perative Committee. It was agreed that loans for the redemption of jewellery pawn.d subsequent to the enlistment of a member should be granted if the committee concerned were absolutely satisfied thatStraits Times, Oct. 5. - 287 words
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Article327 1929-10-10 5 Straits Times, Oct. 5. The Legislative Council will be asked on Monday to grant $13,730 to the Singapore Child Welfare Society, being one quarter of the cost of a proposed crocht to be used by working-class mothers. Nc doubt the grant will be approved, provided the SocietyStraits Times, Oct. 5. - 327 words
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Article276 1929-10-10 5 connection with myself.”—Straits Times, Oct. 7. The Straits Times has received a pleas ant tribute from an unexpected quarter. Mr. Trobitseh Lincoln, at one time a British M.P., a German spy, and an implacable enemy of the British Empire, and now a zealous proselyte of Buddhism, grantedconnection with myself.”—Straits Times, Oct. 7. - 276 words
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Article294 1929-10-10 5 GOING TOO FAST Straits Times, Oct. 7. From time to time the suggestion is made that the Singapore Municipal Commissioners should take over the whole island, and the latest champion of this idea is no less authoritative a student of local affairs than Mr. William Dunman, who contributed a veryStraits Times, Oct. 7. - 294 words
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Article306 1929-10-10 5 SECURITY OR SPEED ,—Straits Times, Oct. 7. A recent cable states that a French commercial machine, ritted with a 500, h.p. engine, achieved the remarkable speed of 144 miles on hour, with no assistance from the wind. Thus it was *uid to be the fastest commercial machine in the world.,—Straits Times, Oct. 7. - 306 words
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Article159 1929-10-10 5 ORCHARD ROAD must be done, is a little puzzling.—Straits Times, Oct. V. For some months Orchard Road has boon a mixture of joy and mis< ry to tlx 1 Singapore motorist. From Dhoby Ghaut to Tank Road and from Gmnge Road to Paterson Road it has a surface like amust be done, is a little puzzling.—Straits Times, Oct. V. - 159 words
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Article279 1929-10-10 6 -Straits Times, Oct. 8. Hitherto Budapest has been the Kcn« of Europe, whore ill-assorted couples t 'uld obtain divorces literally while they The judges did not place any difficulties in their way, showing ttugnbcivcr. content with the simple plea oi incompatibility of temperament, but the i ..os-Straits Times, Oct. 8. - 279 words
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Article340 1929-10-10 6 from its worries is essential.—Straits Times, Oct. 8. .Judging by accounts appearing in Amei ican magazines of President Hoover’s t.ummer camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald must have spent a very pleasant weekend. Whether it was a restful one is another matter,from its worries is essential.—Straits Times, Oct. 8. - 340 words
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Article129 1929-10-10 6 THE RECKLESS PEDESTRIAN may appear at first glance.—Straits Times, Oct. ‘J. Mr. H. R. Oswald, the West London Coroner, has caused a mild sensation by suggesting a novel method of attempting to solve the problem presented by the increasing number of street accidents. He thinks an injured pedestrian should bemay appear at first glance.—Straits Times, Oct. ‘J. - 129 words
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Article362 1929-10-10 6 JOIE DE VIVRE. 0. steamer after an accident !—Straits Times, Oct. 9. As n nntion we Englishmen are accused < f being somewhat stodgy. We are not sufficiently alive to the gaiety of life that moves around us, and lack the joie de vivre of the Continentals, particularly th.* French.0. steamer after an accident !—Straits Times, Oct. 9. - 362 words
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Article362 1929-10-10 6 Straits Times, Oct. 9. Two striking points emerged at yesterJay's meeting of Lunas Rubber Estates, Limited, when the shareholders agreed tc participate in the scheme which was explained at length in a recent issue of the Straits Times. The proposal is that Lunas, in association with Tapah,Straits Times, Oct. 9. - 362 words
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44 1929-10-10 6 [Aneta’s Agency]. Batavia, Oct. 4. Their Siamese Majesties, after a most successful tour of the beautiful island of Kali, have departed in the Royal Yacht for Java. The Governor of Bali bade them goodbye.[Aneta’s Agency]. - 44 words
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36 1929-10-10 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.} Bangkok, Oct. 3. The chief priest of the Burmese Temple here has been committed to the Assizes on a charge of murdering another priest.36 words
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250 1929-10-10 6 The K.P.M. (the Royal Packet Navigation ('ornpary of Batavia) have purchased the site formerly occupied by the Borneo Co. at the aorncr of Finlayson Green and Robinson Road, anil are to erect an office which will be an impressive addition to250 words
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247 1929-10-10 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Oct. 8. Seventeen stab wounds were stated to have been inflicted on a woman by a man who pleaded insanity in answer to a charge of attempted murder at the Assizes to-day. Accused said he did247 words
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188 1929-10-10 6 A deal in 50 bags of beans led to the appearance of Lim Koon Yam before Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, the Fourth Police Magistrate, on Tuesday to answer charges of cheating. Mr. J. C. Cobbctt appeared for the prosecution, and the188 words
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551 1929-10-10 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Oct. 4. The speech delivered by Dr. Buftart president of A.V.R.O.S. (the General Ruhb.T Planters’ Association of Sumatra) at ihe annual meeting of this Association is always of great importance. It reflects the opinions of551 words
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114 1929-10-10 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 7. The F.M.S. Railway authorities have row decided to run a race special fr° Ipoh after the first day’s races, the Perak Turf Club having guaranteed the cost. There will be no special on Wednesday hut114 words
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119 1929-10-10 7 TUfc Supply Bill for 1930 was introduced at Monday’s meeting of 1 1 the Legislative Council, when H.E. the Governor (Sir Hugh Clifford) gave his annual review of the year in119 words
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Article1291 1929-10-10 7 Before presenting Mr. Hemmant with the insignia of the C.M.G. His Excellency j said It > s my privilege to-day, in obedi-j ence to a command laid upon me by Majesty the King, publicly to invest yoU uith the insignia of the C.M.G., an honour1,291 words
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6187 1929-10-10 7 In his address His Excellency said In the address presented to this Council last year by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, the late Sir Hayes Harriott, he anticipated that on Dec. 31, 1928, there would be a surplus amounting to $586,187 words
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396 1929-10-10 9 The Hon. Mr. J. M. Milne said: I rise to oppose the passage of this Bill into committee. I had hoped that, with the publication of the report of the Select Committee appointed to inquire into the Bill, Government would have seen its way396 words
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1113 1929-10-10 9 The Hon. Mr. P. M. Robinson said I rise to oppose the motion that the Council resolve itself into committee to consider the Workmen’s Compensation Bill. Before going any further I should like to repeat what I said on the second reading of1,113 words
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264 1929-10-10 9 The Colonial Secretary Raid he was authorised by His Excellency to make announcement in view of the remarks of the two Unofficial Members who had expressed the opinion that the time wa* not ripe for the introduction of the Workmen’s Compensation Bill, in264 words
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96 1929-10-10 10 The Hon. Mr. J. Bagnall said on behalf of the Unofficial Members he wished to express regret at the departure on leave, prior to retirement, of Mr. 11. B. Towner, the Colonial Engineer. He arrived here on May 19, 1901, and since96 words
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347 1929-10-10 10 Tha Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock said, on the subject of cruelty to animals, he thought that Ordinance No. 77 (Cruelty to Animals), enacted as long ago as 1902, should be brought up to date and amended so as347 words
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433 1929-10-10 10 PRIVATE SCHOOLS. More Drastic Enforcement Of Regulations The Hon. Dr. Noel Clarke said that, having read through the one-sheet barn ph let of the Director of Education, he noticed that in English schools, out of 52 Government and Government-aided uchools, 17, of which five were Government, were not conforming with433 words
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265 1929-10-10 10 The Hon. Mr. Abdoolcader said he gave his support to the Chinese Member for Malacca in the latter’s request that Ordinance No. 77 should be amended. In the F.M.S. Enactment certain nets of cruelty were made punishable for which t.o provision265 words
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396 1929-10-10 10 The Hon. Mr. A. McKenzie said that the Indian member, at a previous meeting. speaking of the distribution of toddy in the Colony, had stated that the scheme in the F.M.S. was one of Government control and monopoly, while in the Colony it396 words
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287 1929-10-10 10 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS.” Dr. Winstedt on Private Schools. The Director of Education said the fact that the Government had frnmed sympathetic rules for tho regulation of private schools showed that they regarded them as legitimate and important elements in the local educational system. He looked forward to the day when efficient287 words
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529 1929-10-10 10 DR. HOOPS’ REPLY. Promotion Question Ray Therapy in Singapore. The Principal Civil Medical Officer (the Hon. Dr. A. L. Hoops) said the Eurasian member had repeated a question which he asked two years ago, as to the fitness of certain members of the local medical service for promotion into the529 words
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362 1929-10-10 10 The Colonial Secretary said with regard to the promotion of local assistant surgeons to the rank of medical officer he would like to say that a scheme, in order give effect to such a proposal, had been prepared and was now362 words
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349 1929-10-10 10 «iI n -*iS Sk i! npr for a special Provision of being one-quarter of the cost of erecting a creche for the Child Welfare Society of Singapore, the Principal Civil Medical Officer (the Hon. Dr. A. L.Hoo P s> said that Singapore349 words
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118 1929-10-10 10 The s.s. Lai Moon, a Chinese-owned vessel, trading between Singapore and China, left here on Sept. 29, for Hong Kong with about 300 coolie passengers and general cargo. About 200 miles from Singapore, Lat. 355 N and Long 105.30 E, her propeller,118 words
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2421 1929-10-10 11 In his review of Singapore trade during th 'V t six months of 1929 the Hon. Mr. John Bagnall, presiding at the half yearly meeting of the Singapore Chamber of ronimeree in the Exchange Room n2,421 words
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160 1929-10-10 11 SINGAPORE WEDDING. Mr. A. J. Ogle Miss Griffith-James. I lit; wedding took place on Saturday, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, of MaisK*, daughter of Mr. Griffith-James, Messrs. Allen and Gledhill, ami Andrew James Ogle, of the Hong Kong and ohcjnghai Hank, Singapore. i he bride, who was given160 words
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111 1929-10-10 11 An appeal by Drs. Rattray and Kloper against th<> derision oC the OtTicial Asaigliee, rejecting a proof filed by them in tiu> bankruptcy of R. T. Aitken and L. iim ber and 0., was mentioned before Mr. .lustieo S»evens in the Hankruptey111 words
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Article66 1929-10-10 12 (Ths Straits Timas Is not rasponsibla foi tha opinions of its corraspondanta. Coirsspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to tha point. Lonf apistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose thaii names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but as66 words
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Article1092 1929-10-10 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It is now some years since Mr. Richards was here as our first Town Planner. He must bo considered as one of the leading men of the world in this capacity and was responsible for the lay-out of Calcutta and1,092 words
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Article311 1929-10-10 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I wonder how long holiday makers on Fraser Hill are going to tolerate the insolence, carelessness and greed of the Hylam servants who seem to rule that pleasant health resort. My experience of the hill extends over a number311 words
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Article204 1929-10-10 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Referring to the shooting of dogs in the Municipal and Rural Board areas, it would be interesting to know what, if any, steps are taken to safeguard dogs bearing the licence tab. At present, dogs are shot and carted away.204 words
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Article594 1929-10-10 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It will be a long time before you write again a leading article capable of exciting such widespread endorsement as that appearing to-day under the heading For European Children.” I venture to say there is scarcely another such crying594 words
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Article80 1929-10-10 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A little more attention on the part of the Parks Committee paid to the condition of the Children’s Playground at the corner of Selegie Road and Dhoby Ghaut would be welcome. It is in such a hopeless state that the80 words
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Article125 1929-10-10 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —-Whatever there is to be said, for or against, the wisdomj of permitting a taxi stand on Anderson Bridge Approach, certain it is, that the Bengali drivers are anything but ornaments to the town. In my opinion, it is positively disgraceful125 words
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300 1929-10-10 12 A terrible outrage by Chinese, aimed With pistols and knives, was perpetrated during the early hours of Monday morning when a Chinese girl and a man were done to death, the former sustaining no less than twenty-one wounds. The300 words
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413 1929-10-10 12 The directors of Hitam Tin, Limited, in their report for the year ended June 30. 192 a. state that from the agents’ report to the directors, it will be seen that the year's working resulted in an output of much the same413 words
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4320 1929-10-10 13 THE LITERARY PAGE—NEW BOOKS REVIEWED. Mr. Neville Cardus on England’s National Game —The Joys and Humours of Cricket —From the Village Green to Lord’s. —Soviet Russia —An Absorbing Account of a Tragedy of Waste and Destruction. Cricket and Cricketers. The Summer Game. By Neville I Cardus. Richards and Toulmin. 6s.4,320 words
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288 1929-10-10 14 At a recent committee meeting of the S.P.C.A., Singapore, the following business was transacted Drinking Troughs for Cattle. This question, and the offer of a member to erect at his own expense drinking troughs for cattle passing through the town, were discussed.288 words
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102 1929-10-10 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 4. In the Supreme Court to-day Mr. Justice Sproule granted the petition of Oh Chin Kooi, Oh Chin Hoo and Ung Seang Gin, partners in the firm of Chin Kooi and Co., the well-known dealers in102 words
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327 1929-10-10 14 Amidst a burst of cheering from a little group of European spectators and the accompaniment of sharp reports from Chinese crackers exploded on board, the new paddle train-ferry Sembawang was launched on Friday at the Naval Base. The ceremony was327 words
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Article248 1929-10-10 14 The following information is officially supplied from Government House, Singapore Sunday, Sept. 22. His Excellency and Lady Clifford attended Low Mass at 6.30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23. Captain A. H. Norman, C.M.G., R.N., commanding H.M.S. Cleopatra, paid an official call on the Governor and remained to luncheon. Thursday,248 words
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Article83 1929-10-10 14 The following action was taken at a meeting of committee No. 2 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners Approved plans for Child Welfare Clinic at Prinsep Street. Generally approved construction of a public convenience at comer of Finlayson Green facing north-east, and decided to recommend that a public convenience83 words
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561 1929-10-10 14 Judgment was delivered on Thursib.* by Mr. Justice Stevens in the Sunreal Court suit in which Messrs. Harrv fl phick and Gaw Khek Khiam, directors nf Gammon (Malaya) Ltd., claimed comoen sation for an alleged misstatement of thl area of Bukit Tunggal,561 words
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161 1929-10-10 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 3. On the occasion of the farewell sermon preached by the Rev. Philip Browning, AH Saints' Church, the recent gifts t« the church were dedicated. These included a reredos given by Mr. L. J. B.161 words
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Article29 1929-10-10 14 The Rev. Father N. J. Maury, of Batu Gajah, arrived in Seremban on Friday morning and took up duties as Vicar of the Church of the Visitation that morning.29 words
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1550 1929-10-10 15 A POLITICAL DIARY OF THE WEEK. Prime Minister’s Optimism Putting all the Cards on the Table Underwriting Continental Risks”—Employment Schemes Lagging—Mystery of the Daily Herald —Labour Party’s Falling Membership. [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] (By Our Parliamentary Correspondent.) London, Sept. 11. FKSTJSA Initc is not the motto of the[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 1,550 words
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720 1929-10-10 15 The decision to form a Tin Producers’ Association was announced in our columns on July last, and particulars of the registration as a company limited by guarantee appeared last month. As already stated, it has been formed solely with the720 words
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121 1929-10-10 15 The report of the directors of Bakau Tin, Ltd., for the year ended June 30, 1020, states that the net profit is .$17,507, to which falls to be added $0,307 brought forward from the previous year, making a total of121 words
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198 1929-10-10 15 The report of the directors of United Engineers, Ltd., for the year ended June 30, 1929, states that after allowing for the fees of directors, auditors and debenture trustees, making du«* allowance for depreciation and writing off all debts considered bad198 words
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Article34 1929-10-10 15 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report that the copra market has been fairly steady throughout the past week. Approximately 688 tons were shipped. Closing quotations are ne follows Sundried $9.65, mixed $9.05.34 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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2164 1929-10-10 19 •—British Wireless. Trans-Ocean. —Reuter. Berlin, Oct. 3. l) r Gustav Stresemann, the German Foreign Minister, died at 5.25 this morninp a t his home, of heart failure, followMig a stroke. The country is staggered by the•—British Wireless.; Trans-Ocean.; —Reuter. - 2,164 words
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366 1929-10-10 19 ,—Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 4. Reuter understands that the Nationalist; Government is unperturbed about Chans Fak-wei’s revolt. It appears that Chang Fak-wei is slowly making his way to Kwangsi, where ha hopes to join up with certain malcontents, but,—Reuter. - 366 words
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57 1929-10-10 19 Reuter. London, Oct. 6. The death occurred to-day of the Earl of Harewood at Harewood House. H.R.H. Princess Mary, Viscountess Laacelles, who now becomes Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood, w’as at her country home in Yorkshire when her father-in-law died. Her husband,Reuter. - 57 words
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62 1929-10-10 19 British Wireless. Rugby, Oct 7. A bulletin, issued to-day, states The Princess Royal's progress has been in no way retarded by the journey from Scotland. Further improvement must needs be slow. During this period Her Royal Highness must necessarily be debarred fromBritish Wireless. - 62 words
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1235 1929-10-10 20 BRITISH PREMIER’ S ARRIVAL. Wonderful Welcome In New York. ROAD-MENDERS.” Ishbel’s Ordeal Before Girl Reporters. --Eritish Wireless. —Reuter. New York, Oft. 4. The Berengaria arrived at the quarantine station at seven o’clock this morning and was greeted by the blowing of sirens and aeroplanes circling over her. An official welcoming--Eritish Wireless.; —Reuter. - 1,235 words
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160 1929-10-10 20 IP.. r,,a tional labour conference.—British Wr irolcss. Rugby, Oct. 6. The governing body of the International Labour Office decided yesterday to convene on Jan. 6 a preparatory technical conference on mining conditions. Delegates will be present from England, France, Belgium. Germany, The Netherlands,IP.. r,,ational labour conference.—British Wr irolcss. - 160 words
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467 1929-10-10 20 —Reuter. —British Wireless. Cairo, Oct. 2. The Cabinet is resigning at noon to-day, following recent conversations between the Premier, the Wafdist leader, Nahas Pasha and the High Commissioner, Sir Percy Loraine, with which Nahas expressed satisfaction. The newspapers state that Sir P. Loraine—Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 467 words
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105 1929-10-10 20 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. G. The famous airman, Sir Alan Cobham, will return to London to-morrow on the completion of a twenty-one weeks’ tour of the British Isles. The purpose of his tour was to stimulate interest in flying and in particular—British Wireless. - 105 words
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53 1929-10-10 20 .—Reuter. Tours, Oct. 6. Two army aeroplanes belonging to an air mission returning from visits to Italv and Jugo-Slavia collided in the fog and crashed near Sorbier. All four occupants including Commandant Tuloane, head of tne mission, and three non-commissioned officers.—Reuter. - 53 words
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636 1929-10-10 20 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 4. The text is published of the protocol relative to the procedure for the settlement of the questions outstanding lietween the British Government and tho Government cf the union of the Soviet Socialist"—British Wireless. - 636 words
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1230 1929-10-10 21 British Wireless. —Reuter. Rugby, Oct. 2. Mr. Arthur Henderson, Foreign Secretai v made an important speech dealing with foreign affairs at the Labour Party Conference at Brighton to-day. The British Government,” he said, have no intentionBritish Wireless.; —Reuter. - 1,230 words
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142 1929-10-10 21 ROYAL ALLIANCE. Belgian Princess Italian Heir-Apparent. .—Reuter. Brussels, Oct. G. It is authoritatively learned that the King and Queen of the Belgians will go to Rome at the beginning of February to attend the wedding of Princess Marie Jose and Prince Humbert.—Reuter. Prince Umberto Nicola Tommaso Giovanni Maria, Prince of.—Reuter. - 142 words
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112 1929-10-10 21 —Reuter. London, Oct. 2. With historic ceremonies at Edinburgh the Associated Scottish Church Union opened very auspiciously. As the members of the two Assemblies began their joint march to the St. Giles Cathedral from their respective halls, a rainbow appeared in the sky.—Reuter. - 112 words
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544 1929-10-10 21 British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 5. In a speech at Edinburgh last night the President of the Board of Trade (Mr. William Graham) emphasised that the agreement reached at The Hague, whereby Italy gave a guarantee to order 1,000,000 tons of coal per– British Wireless. - 544 words
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156 1929-10-10 21 Reuter, Washington, Oct. 2. The document referred to in the Shearer case as written by Sir William Wiseman, who calls it a clumsy and absurd forgery in a telegram to the chairman of the inquiry, is not a Scotland Yard document but anReuter, - 156 words
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235 1929-10-10 21 .—Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 7. After Herr Stresemann’s funeral attention is now turning to the probable repercussions of his death, notably in domestic politics, where his dominant rule as leader of the People’s Party was not generally understood abroad. Speculation as.—Trans-Ocean. - 235 words
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121 1929-10-10 21 —Reuter. London, Oct. 4. Miss Susan Lawrence, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, was warmly congratulated at to-day’s final session of the Labour Conference upon her selection by the new executive as chairman of the next Conference. She is the—Reuter. - 121 words
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127 1929-10-10 21 Reuter. London, Oct. 2. A Ki^antic operation, probably unprecedented in the history of international communications, namely the transfer to Imperial and International Communications Ltd. of the overseas wireless and cable services of the Post Office, the Pacific Cable Board, the Eastern and Associated TelegraphReuter. - 127 words
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108 1929-10-10 21 British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 2. Air Trials, under the auspices of the Air Ministry are taking place at Cardington, near Bedford, this week, of a new aeroplane engine, which is the invention of a Manchester engineer, Alan Chorlton. The engine burns crudeBritish Wireless. - 108 words
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301 1929-10-10 22 MR. SNOWDEN ON THE BANK RATE. Increase Defended. ORGY OF SPECULATION IN NEW YORK. —Reuter. London, Oct. 3. Mr. Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, addressing the Labour Party annual conference at Brighton, defended the Bank of England’s increased bank rate as the only means available to restore unfavourable exchanges.—Reuter. - 301 words
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172 1929-10-10 22 Marion, (N.C.), Oct. 2. Bitterness in the North Carolina textile area between Communist Labour organisers und anti-Communists led to two strikers being killed and 19 injured in a riot outside the Marion Manufacturing Company’s cotton mill. Five of the injured are not expected172 words
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47 1929-10-10 22 —Reuter. London, Oct. 7. It is officially announced that Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Foreign Minister, has issued invitations to America, Japan, France and Italy to participate in a Naval Conference to be held in London in the third week in January.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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72 1929-10-10 22 Ueutcr. London, Oct. 3. The conference of representatives of the five creditor Powers to organise the International Settlements Bank opened at Baden Baden, Sir Charles Addis and Mr. W. E. Layton representing Great Britain. Mr. J. E. Reynolds, New York, who was elected— Ueutcr. - 72 words
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138 1929-10-10 22 Tokio, Oct. 7. A message from Harbin states that a hen Cosies lande d Chinese soldiers took lint and his companion into custody, beitving them to be Soviet military aviators. Phis apparently is the reason why a week elapsed before any assurance of138 words
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113 1929-10-10 22 —Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. 2. An official communication from Peking says that two British missionaries of the China Inland Mission have been kidnapped in south-west Kweichow Province. On Sept. 10 troops engaged in the Civil War carried off Mr. Cecil Smith from Yungning and on—Reuter. - 113 words
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83 1929-10-10 22 —Reuter. Prague, Oct. 7. The two-months-old espionage trial has ended in Professor Tuka, a distinguished scholar, Member of Parliament, and leader of the Slovak Home Rule Party being sentenced to fifteen years’ hard labour. The allegation was that he maintained an espionage bureau,—Reuter. - 83 words
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101 1929-10-10 22 —Reuter. Berlin, Oet. 3. It is reported from Doom that the ex-Kaiser intends to leave Holland and live on his Hohenfels estate near Coburg, which his wife recently inspected. There is no law to prevent his return, but the ex-Kaiser has repeatedly declared—Reuter. - 101 words
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101 1929-10-10 22 Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 2. It has been revealed that the ex-world boxing champion Gene Tunney, accompanied by his secretary, arrived here some weeks ago to undergo an operation from which he has now sufficiently recovered to enable him to leave the nursing homeTrans-Ocean. - 101 words
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210 1929-10-10 22 Reuter. Shanghai, Oct. tS. An official communique from Mukden states that n violent Russian attack on the Chinese position at Manchuli took place on Wednesday. Part of the Chinese trenches were taken and retaken with the bayonet. The casualties were 300Reuter. - 210 words
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Article327 1929-10-10 22 —Reuter. work of the Fleet at sea.—British Wireless. Madrid, Oct. 2. The American Ambassador to Spain has resigned.— Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 3. Mi. lyemasa Tokugawa, Japan’s first Minister to Canada, sailed for Vancouver this afternoon. —Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 0. The Emperor’s infant daughter will be named—Reuter.; work of the Fleet at sea.—British Wireless. - 327 words
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58 1929-10-10 22 -Koutor. Tokio, Oct. 8. An official despatch states that Costes has informed the Japanese Consul at Tsitsihar that he will probably give up his intention of flying to Japan and proceed to Harbin, Mukden, Shanghai, Calcutta and Paris instead. Costes probably-Koutor. - 58 words
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287 1929-10-10 22 .—Reuter. Canyon City, Colorado, Oct. 4. A thousand prisoners in the State Penitentiary have mutinied and three warders are reported to be dead, p is understood that the convicts completely control the institution.—Reuter. y Canon City, Oct. 4. After a vicious battle.—Reuter. - 287 words
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263 1929-10-10 22 ,—Reuter. Paris, Oct. 3. The Soviet Embassy here was the scene of excitement this morning when the First Counsellor, Mr. Bcssodowski, clambered over the rear w'all and dashed to the Prefecture of Police where he implored officials to secure the release of,—Reuter. - 263 words
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91 1929-10-10 22 —Trans-Ocuan. Berlin, Oct. 4. The Minister o{ Economics, Herr Cur* tius, has been appointed Acting Foreign Minister, being a close friend of his party colleague, the late Herr Stresemann, whom he accompanied and repeatedly represented at The Hague Conference. Herr Stresemann’s definite—Trans-Ocuan. - 91 words
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1073 1929-10-10 23 —British Wireless. —Reuter. Rugby, Oct. 8. The text is published of the identical \VU‘ addressed yesterday by Mr. Arthur Henderson, British Foreign Secretary, to •he French, Italian and Japanese Ambassadors in London inviting—British Wireless.; .—Reuter. - 1,073 words
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76 1929-10-10 23 —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 3. The document embodyir.gr the procedure to be followed on the resumption of full diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Russia, regarding which an agreement was reached in Tuesday’s conversation between Mr. Henderson and M. Dovgalevsky, was signed to-day by—British Wireless. - 76 words
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78 1929-10-10 23 ,—Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 2. In order to facilitate the transmission of weather reports to the trans-Continen-tal air liners, the German Airways Corporation has installed a Fultograph wireless apparatus for the reception of metereological charts, following successful experiments carried out over many,—Trans-Ocean. - 78 words
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77 1929-10-10 23 —Reuter. Nanking, Oct. 8. The State Council has issued a mandate declaring that commencing from Jan 1, 1930 the solar calendar, which has been adopted as the official calendar for China, must be observed in all business transactions and all other documents in—Reuter. - 77 words
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70 1929-10-10 23 r.ions and India will take part.—British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 7. A conference on the operation of Dominion Legislation and merchant shipping legislation will begin in London to-morrow. The British representatives will be Lord Passfield, Dominions Secretary, Mr. William Graham, President of ther.ions and India will take part.—British Wireless. - 70 words
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87 1929-10-10 23 .—Reuter. Colombo, Oct. 8. The Hansa liner, Lauterfels, has been wrecked off Minicoy while attempting to assist the H. A. L. Hoechst, which went ashore there on Sept. 22 and was badly holed. Both vessels are regarded as doomed. The.—Reuter. - 87 words
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278 1929-10-10 23 country.—British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 8. A Government lunch was given to-day in honour of M. Madgearu, the Rumanian Minister of Industry and Commerce, who is visiting London. Mr. Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, proposing the health of M. Madgearu, conveyed the condolence ofcountry.—British Wireless. - 278 words
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84 1929-10-10 23 —Trans-Ocean. Rome, Oct. 8. The Pope, it is reported, intends at the forthcoming election of 13 new Cardinals to nominate a slight majority of foreign, i.e.,. other than Italian, Cardinals, with a view to removing the apprehensions resulting from the Vatican Treaty, and to—Trans-Ocean. - 84 words
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152 1929-10-10 23 —Reuter. Paris, Oct. 8. As a sequel to the Bessedowsky incident, the Soviet Embassy is accusing M. Bessedowsky of misappropriating State funds, and in reply he is reported to be threatening to sue them for libel. M. Bessedowsky was the First Councillor to.—Reuter. - 152 words
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177 1929-10-10 23 —Reuter. Washington, Oct. ft. In an address to British journalists at the White House, President Hoover said that the conversations with Mr. MacDonakft were continuing on the friendliest terms. Fortunately there are no controversies—Reuter. - 177 words
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176 1929-10-10 23 in time of their realisation”.— Tran»* Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 8. In the Press a sensation has been caused by an article by Lord Rothermere in the London Daily Mail advocating the return to Germany of the mandated British territories the Cameroons and Togoland,in time of their realisation”.—Tran»* Ocean. - 176 words
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99 1929-10-10 23 ,—Reuter. Vienna, Oct. 8. Herr Schober, the new Chancellor who took office following Dr. Steernwita'a resignation, has saved Austria from a very grave financial crash. His initiative and influence have resulted in the amalgamation of two great banks, the Boden Kredit-Anstalt and the,—Reuter. - 99 words
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63 1929-10-10 23 —Reuter. Bomlwiy, Oct. 8. The expedition to the Karakorum Mountains led l*y the Dutch explorer. Fleer Visser, arrived safely in mid-Septem-ber at Suget Karaul, China, after battling with storms for 57 days. The expedition mapped several unexolored mountain ranges, and discovered—Reuter. - 63 words
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836 1929-10-10 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Sept. 2«. The apprehension expressed by Colonel Bir Robert Williams, chairman of Angl(£ Dutch Plantations, as to the investment of capital in Sumatra, in connection with coming labour difficulties, attracted much attention in this Colony. From836 words
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714 1929-10-10 24 Mr. Theodore Hubback, who was appointed Game Warden for Pahang in 1922, resigned the post on October 1. The appointment was an honorary one from the first and for over seven years Mr. Hubback has given his services voluntarily to714 words
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597 1929-10-10 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 4. The wet weather and the unwelcome floods in Ipoh have turned all thoughts to the Kinta flood mitigation scheme, which residents aro eagerly hoping will materialise shortly. Keen interest has been taken597 words
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25 1929-10-10 24 Lady Clifford has left the General Hospital and returned to Government House. All engagements are cancelled lor the present.25 words
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Article81 1929-10-10 24 have received from Guthrie and Co., Ltd., as Secretaries for the Ophir Valley Estate, Limited, a cheque for $32.35, being the contribution from that estate to the Ross Fund. The amount represents 5 cents per planted acre and the delay has been occasioned by the fact that81 words
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137 1929-10-10 24 The discovery of a motor lorry loaded with paint and other goods belonging t< the Burns Philp Line steamer Mangola and the subsequent arrest of the Chief Officer of the vessel had a sequel in th* District Court before Mr.137 words
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153 1929-10-10 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Oct. 5. At the inquest at Taiping concerning a death of a 12-year-old Tamil girl, a brother ot the deceased stated that the girl was struck on the head by his mother with a changkol,153 words
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92 1929-10-10 24 RENONG TIN DREDGING. Year’s Dividend of 17 Per Cent. The directors of Ronong Tin Dredging recommend final dividend of 10 per cent (actual) for year ended June 30, 1929. making 17*a per cent, for year. The carryforward is £19,259 (subject •to audit, directors' special remuneration, and usual adjustments). Dividend amounts92 words
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77 1929-10-10 24 An interim dividend of 2 1 per cent., less tax, is announced by the Kepong Dodging Company, which owins tin mining lands in i Selangor. This is the first distribution by the company since its formation in 1923. During 1928 the company had77 words
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88 1929-10-10 24 To enable the Cross of Sacrifice in the returned soldiers' cemetery at West Terrace, Adelaide, to be illuminated with flood lights at night for the next 10 years Mr. Abe Shannon, pastoralist, of Kapunda. has donated £l3O to the Australian88 words
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38 1929-10-10 24 REWARD OFFERED. Sime Darby and Co. Chinese Storekeeper. A reward of $250 is being offered by the Singapore Police for information leading to the arrest of Tan Yew Heng. the storekeeper of Sime Darby and Co., who i*38 words
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770 1929-10-10 25 (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) The name of Miss Soun on the passenger lut 0 f the Messageries Maritimos steamer Sphinx, which arrived in Singapore bp ()>t and sailed for Europe this morning,770 words
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259 1929-10-10 25 Mr. V. H. Towner, Colonial Engineer, Straits Settlements, left by the Mantua on Thursday on retirement from Malaya, after 28 years’ service in the Colony. Mr. Towner, who will be 54 in January next, was appointed to the Government service in 1901.259 words
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257 1929-10-10 25 The Rev. J. V. Westlake, writing in the current issue of the Singapore Cathedral Monthly Paper, makes the following reference to the departure of Archdeacon and Mrs. Swindell You will readily understand that it is not an easy task257 words
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Article146 1929-10-10 25 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended Sept. 28 gives the total number of deaths as male 161, and female 75. This represents a death rate of 25.59 per mille per annum, compared with 27.54 in the preceding week mid 30.08 in the corresponding week of146 words
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1697 1929-10-10 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 4. The management of the Johan Mine were exonerated from blame in connection with the recent disaster when the inquiry held by the Ipoh Coroner, Mr. W. .J. K. 1 Stark, concluded here to-day. The1,697 words
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Article62 1929-10-10 25 Mr. B. H. Lewis, manager of Lower Perak Estates, is going on leave by the s.s. Haruna Mnru on Oct. 12, with Mrs. Lewis. Mr. R. J. Morton, of Bernan Estate, will act for him. Capt. A. Pritchard, manager of Kuala Perak Estate, is also going to England on leave62 words
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456 1929-10-10 26 One of the* best Newcomers vs. The Rest Kamos seen in Singapore for some years resulted on Saturday in a win for the Newcomers t>v 1G pt*-. to G pts. The Rest forwards were not at full strength, as J.456 words
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126 1929-10-10 26 South Johorc defeated a strong Services fifteen at home on Saturday by two goals and a try to one goal. Their victory thus early in the season, against a pack with so much more opportunity for training, promises well for the126 words
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104 1929-10-10 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. G. Penang’s first inter-State Rugby match of the season was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, when they defeated Kedah by 111 points (2 goals and a try) to r > points (a goal). K104 words
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667 1929-10-10 26 The October monthly medal of the Singapore Golf Hub was played on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted in a win for Mr. C. H. Kent in A division and for Mr. T. S. B. Nieoll in B division. 80 cards were taken out,667 words
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37 1929-10-10 26 London, Oct. 5. At Birmingham, Michigan, Misa Glenna Collett (holder) won the American Ladies’ Golf Championship by healing Mrs. Presaler (Los Angeles) 4 and 3 in the final.—Reuter.37 words
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91 1929-10-10 26 The following side has been selected to represent Malaya in the triangular interport cricket contest at Hong Kong next month R. 1.. L. Braddell (Singapore) (captain). A. J. Bostock Hill (Scremban). G. M. Brand (Selangor). R. G. Gibson (Singapore). Dr. H. O. Hopkins91 words
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186 1929-10-10 26 -Reuter. Tokio, Oct 6. At the end of the first day of the Athletic contest between Germany and Japan Germany were leading by 36 pts. to 34 pts. Results 110 Metres Miki (Japan), 15.1 secs. Putting the Shot Hirscfield (Germany), 15.51 metres. 200-Reuter. - 186 words
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291 1929-10-10 26 Sunday was a pleasant morning for sailing, with a light breeze from the South West. The A Class boats event of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club for the Tromp trophy, presented by Mr. R. Van Settercn, proved quite interesting. Four of the big291 words
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246 1929-10-10 26 The final of the Singapore Island Go’f Championship resulted in a runaway vi< tory for L. D. Hardie, who defeated J m Scoular in the final over 3G holes bv 7 V nH 5. The standard of golf exhibited‘was to246 words
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66 1929-10-10 26 The Europeans proved too good for The Rest at the Stadium on Monday afternoon, winning comfortably by 5—2. There was a moderately large crowd, and the Bishop of Singapore and Mrs. B. C. Roberts were present. The match was played for a handsome66 words
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255 1929-10-10 26 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Oct. 6. In their second match against the Darul Aihsan Football Club the Medan Sepakat Sctebal Club were defeated by five goals to nil. It was expected that the visitors would show better form on the second255 words
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30 1929-10-10 26 .—Reuter. London, Oct. a. At Hull in the first Rugby Test Match Australia defeated England by -U l )ts l 0 B.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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44 1929-10-10 26 Reuter. London, Oct. At Twickenham 20,000 spectators the Rugby match in aid of the Rov/lv' Hill Memorial in which a combined and Scotland XV beat a combined Kn; r i and Wales XV by 20 pts. to 13 l^'-Reuter. - 44 words
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379 1929-10-10 27 —Reuter. London, Oct. 5. The following were the results of En yf iB h and Scottish League matches played to-day First Division. Unm 1 Middlesbro’ 1 Birmingham Aston Villa 0 Bolton W. 2 sheffie i d W. 4 UiiT-nloy 3.—Reuter. - 379 words
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44 1929-10-10 27 A Shanghai cable to the Sin Kuo Min, .Singapore, states that the Singapore Chinese tennis players, who went to Shanghai from Hong Kong, have won the championship at a tournament meeting, but it gives no further particulars.44 words
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41 1929-10-10 27 ,—Reuter. London, Oct. 8. At Broadstone, Dorset, Miss Enid Wilson, holder and favourite, wa<j beaten at the 23rd. hole in the third round of the English Ladies’ Golf Championship, by Mrs. Sturgess-Wells.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 41 words
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85 1929-10-10 27 The secretary of the Singapore Turf u b writes as follows With reference to the programme for the November race meeting, 1929, beg to inform you that His Excel*erty the Governor has very kindly presented a silver cup to be raced for85 words
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1338 1929-10-10 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 2. Fine weather prevailed for the second day of the Selangor Turf Club meeting. There was a larger crowd present than on Saturday. Good dividends were the c-’-der of the day, and most of the winners1,338 words
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173 1929-10-10 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 6. The annual baby show took place on Saturday, Oet. 5, at the Banda Hilir English School. There were about two hundred mothers and habics present. More keeness to win the competition shown this year, and amongst173 words
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227 1929-10-10 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 8. A Chinese who was charged with committing mischief by fire did not appear when the case against him was called at the Malacca Assizes, before Mr. Justice Franklyn Robinson, on Oct. 8, and counsel227 words
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111 1929-10-10 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Oct. 6. Phar Lap had a runaway victory in the AJ.C. Derby. Night-March, the favourite for to-morrow’s Metropolitan, will be scratched. Crucis, who started at 5 to 1 in the Spring Stakes, finished seventh. Limerick has been111 words
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74 1929-10-10 27 Straits Times Copyright. Sydney, Oct. 7. The result of the Metropolitan Stakes, run here to-day, was as follows LOQUACIOUS 1 NIGHT MARCH 2 PAQUITO .3 Betting 5 to 1 3 to 1 7 to 1. Ir. view of the heavy ante-post betting the owner ofStraits Times Copyright. - 74 words
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Article1700 1929-10-10 28 The following are proceeding t hurepe per s.s. Mantuu «Imh Hailed on 'lluirsduy Mr T. K. Montgomery, Mr. G. a. ft. Geering. Mr. R. H. Phillip». Mr. and Mrs. I). M. Johnaton, Mrs. G. D. Gordon, Mrs. t H. Wallace, Dr. and Mrc. J. A. Kbden, Mr. P. ii.1,700 words
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Article615 1929-10-10 28 Renong Consolidated (second half). —650 hours, 150,000 yards, 655 picule. Kntu Tin (second half). —581 hours, 137,000 yards, 604 piculs. Bundi Tin Dredging? Co., (No Liability).— 1,212 hours, 101,000 yards, 1,226 piculs, value $83,383. Katrut Basin.—l,loB piculs. Takuupn Valley.—l,37B piculs. Sione Tin.—3o3 piculs. Ulu Klang.—llB,ooo yards, 580 hours,615 words
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Article141 1929-10-10 28 GRANTHAM. On Oct. 4. 1929, at the Catha rina Hospital, Tanah Radja. to Mr. an i Mrs. J. Grantham, of Boenoet, Kisaran. Sumatra, Fn.it Coast, a daughter, Elizabeth. MAC PH ERSON.—O n Oct. 6. 1929, at 31. Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, to Joan Frances Brownfield (nee Fry) and John Stuart141 words
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Article41 1929-10-10 28 JAMES OGLE. On Saturday, Oct. 5, 1929. at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, by the Rev. Ruaudel, Maisic, daughter of G. G. James, of Allen and Gledhill, to Andrew Jaraes Ogle, of the Hong Kong anc Shanghai Bank, Singapore.41 words
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Article154 1929-10-10 28 Singapore, Oct. 9. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/s o Demand 2/3 Privute 3 m. credit 2 1 •>! On New York, Demand r* i,;* Private 90 d/a rj On France, Bank T.T. J'J® On India, Bank T.T. J 4 On Hon# Kong, Bank T.T. 21»; j154 words
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820 1929-10-10 28 Singapore, Oct. 9. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Bnyera Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 38/- 39'« 5/-5/* Ayer Hitam Tin 12/9 13 6 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 33/- 34/. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.26 0.31 1 1 Batu Caves 1.35 1.40 1 1 Bukit820 words
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Advertisement87 1929-10-10 28 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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Obituary75 1929-10-10 28 DEATHS CANSLOSER.—On Sept. 3, 1929, suddenly from heart failure, at Bad Ischl, Austria, Gustav Gansloser, of Merano, Italy. 1AY. Mr. Tay Soo Tiong, aged 2G, fourth .‘■on of Rev. and Mrs. Tay £ek Tin, passed a'.cay on Thursday morning, Oct. 3. YEO. Mr. Yeo Bian Chuan, aged 73, senior partner75 words
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Article, Illustration40 1929-10-10 29 H E. the Governor (Sir HUgh Clifford) inspecting a guard of honour of the 2nd Bn. the Welch Re*t. in front of the M.'tmrial II ill before the sitting of the Legislative Council on Monday.40 words
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Article, Illustration87 1929-10-10 29 The Colonial Engineer (the Hon. Mr. H. V. Towner) and stall ol the Public Works Department. Singapore. Croup photograph taken prior to Mr. Towner's departure from the Colony on retirement. Seated, left to right. Messrs. V. H. Short, K. Austin, E. H. Kenrne.J'lttiln. Ill/ II. X. I lilt /.< rnii/C - 87 words
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Article, Illustration79 1929-10-10 30 1. Preparing to start. Ilelhaek (left) on a new Hudson .“»00 c.e. and l)e Itaadt. second, on a Norton .">00 c.c. 2. The machines are off to a splendid start. 3. Keeping together after taking a herd. 1. Ilelhack, the winner, who covered the fastestPhotos, by Toy Hiian llcn<i• - 79 words
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Article, Illustration27 1929-10-10 3027 words
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Article, Illustration53 1929-10-10 31 The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Sept. 23, of Mr. O. Isler, manager of Messrs. Diethelm Co., Ltd., and Miss Rosa Baumann, recently arrived from Switzerland. l-eft t« right :—Mr. W. 11. Lent hold, bride, bridegroom, Mrs. Leuthold, Mr. J. I’ifTaretti. In front :—Misses Anvelis Arbenz53 words
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Article, Illustration26 1929-10-10 3126 words
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Article, Illustration84 1929-10-10 32 Kran< helcome was given to II II. the Sultan of Johore on Sept. 30. the second day aftir his return from Europe. On the left he is seen inspecting the ,r„ ,rd i»f honour composed of the Johore Volunteer Forces. On the rightPhotos, by I'. J. Trciisi. <>; - 84 words
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Article, Illustration18 1929-10-10 3218 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article89 1929-10-10 1 General— London Rubber"stocks Singapore London Rubber Market By A. W. Still 1 Ixical Rubber Auction 1 mazing Rubber Rumour 2 British Malaya Rubber Statistics 3 Klibber Returns f Exports of Para Rubber 3 Meeting and Reports Sungei Ragan Rubber 1 I'adang Jawa J Beaufort Borneo J Riitish Borneo Para89 words
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61 1929-10-10 1 Quotations Forward Contract Soot Seller Prices d *_A_ 1 4 Pate L’tion S’pore Spot Oct. Nov. Sept. oi.. 0.32 0.33 Vi 0.34 0.34 4 »V\ 0.33 0.33 4 0.33 0.34 4 yi„ 0.334 0.344 0.344 0.354 yn 16 0.334 034 0.34 4 0.35 >. yl361 words
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Article38 1929-10-10 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore», Ltd., from their London correspondent states that rubber stocks show an increase of 2.050 tons during the past week, the total now on hand being 54,279 tons.38 words
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Article142 1929-10-10 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce lit'bber A<f-ociation held its 937th auction on Oct. 9, when there was catalogued 1,976,306 l'. or 882.28 tons; offered 1,699,601 lb. or tons sold 1,155,999 lb. or 516.08 tons. Spot. London 10 1 I6d. New York 20*4 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked142 words
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Article36 1929-10-10 1 Messrs. Guthrio and Co., Kuala Lumpur, haw received a telegram from the secretaries Ren-.bau Jelei Rubber, Ltd., that the board ivc declared an interim dividend of 2' •> Per cent, payable on Oct. 28.36 words
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Article37 1929-10-10 1 iho directors of Seaport (Selangor) Hut hor have resolved to recommend payL' ln| t of a dividend of G per cent, (last year Per cent.) for year ended June 30, 1929, tax at 4s. in37 words
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Article19 1929-10-10 1 London, Sept. 27. Dunlop Rubber Co. has declared an 11 G-rim dividend of 6 per cent.19 words
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1064 1929-10-10 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] London, Sept. 11. Stocks in London at the end of last week were 30,670 tons, and at Liverpool 8,351 tons, a total for the United Kingdom of 45,021.[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 1,064 words
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236 1929-10-10 1 The report of the directors of the Sungei Hagan Rubber Co., for the year ended June >O, 1929, states that, after making due proision for depreciation, directors’ fees, manager’s commission, etc., the accounts show a net. profit for the period of $45,71)1.236 words
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316 1929-10-10 1 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, Oct. 9. During the past week the market haa weakened slightly in sympathy with Lon<ft>n and New York, but at time of writing it is quietly steady. U.K. stocks have increased by 2,307 tons, and316 words
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139 1929-10-10 1 The net profit of Padang Juwa Rubber Estate, for >car ended March 31, 1929, after writing off £.348 for depreciation on buildings, machinery, etc., and the payment of £Bll to F.M.S. Government by way of Export Duty, amounted to £3,044 (against £1,210),139 words
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193 1929-10-10 1 In respect of the twelve months ended April 80, the crop of the Beaufort Borneo Rubber Company totalled 610,000 lh. This is 6 ’»,000 lb. less than the last, and 100,000 ib. below the estimate. About one-third of tho amount accounted for was193 words
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1331 1929-10-10 2 AMAZING RUBBER RUMOUR. International Control Scheme FUTURE PLANTING. American Overtures To Dutch British. —Straits Times Copyright. .—Reuter. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ixmdon, Oct. 3. I learn that movement is afoot, to form an international price-fixing rubber combine. Representatives of American rubber manufacturers were in London last week, nnd it is.—Straits Times Copyright.; .—Reuter. - 1,331 words
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114 1929-10-10 2 According to the report of the British Borneo Para Rubber Co., the output of rubber for year ended April 30 Inst was 267,770 !b., and this was obtained nt an "all-in* tost, of 8.71 d. per pound, excluding depreciation and interest. Of114 words
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447 1929-10-10 2 The annual general meeting of Tambaluk Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Saturday at the registered offices of the company, Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Mr. H. B. Baker presiding. The others present were Messrs. A. S. K. Macdonald, R. A. Miller, J. Kohler,447 words
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300 1929-10-10 2 Rnhh e JT >rt f !i! e of Batu Lintang TkL c r it* fi ?u ncial year ended jun 9, states that the gross profit for the year was $159,973, from which the directors recommend the followin'- be written300 words
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649 1929-10-10 2 The annual general meeting: of Colins burgh Estate, Ltd., was held at 4, Fort u oa Malacca, on Oct. 5, 1929, Mr. J. jj. gj* presiding. e Proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, the chairman said Gentlemen the report and accounts649 words
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288 1929-10-10 2 Report of Kota Tinggi (Johore) Rubber Company for year ended March 31, 1929, states profit was £8,644 (against £5,419), the increase being due to the larger output and reelucod cost of production, which more than onset the fall in market prices. All-in288 words
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1069 1929-10-10 3 The nineteenth annual general meeting of t be Bukit Jelotong Rubber Estates, Ltd., e a he id ut Malacca, on Thursday. There lire present the Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Loc< and Messrs. Tan Soo Hock, Tan goo Chi, Tan Eng Tuan and1,069 words
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233 1929-10-10 3 The report of the directors of Pelepah Valley (Johore) Rubber Co., for year ended March 31, 1929, states much attention hae been given to question of reduction of costa and results obtained, together with increased output, pre reflected in accounts, which sfiow profit has233 words
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Article323 1929-10-10 3 Alor Gajah.—26,6oo lb. Ayer Ponas.—77,Boo lb. Austrulusia.—l7,6oo lb. Ayer Kuning.—l2,64B lb. Ayer Kuning.—79,ooo lb. Alorpongsu.—3s,436 lb. Anglo-Johore Consolidated.—6o,ooo lb. Bukit Palong Syndicate.—2o,6oo lb. Bagan Serai.—43,ooo lb. Batak Habit.—3B,ooo lb. 8enta.—62,901 lb. 8rieh.—31,667 lb. Bedong (Ma1aya).—23,243 lb. 1 Bukit Jelotong.—l2,B9B lb. t Banteng (5e1ang0r).—79,792 lb. 8ajau.—19,699 lb. J 8ndck.—29,600323 words
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164 1929-10-10 3 United Kingdom. British Possessions. Continent of Europe. United States of America. Japan. Other Countries. Total. Quantities. Value. Quantities. Value. Quantities. Value. Quantities. Value. Quantities. Value. Quantities. Value. Quantities. Value. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Singapore 8,189 2,469,457164 words
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413 1929-10-10 3 The Registrar of Imports and Exports has sent us the following comparative statoment of the quantity and value of xubber exported from British Malaya, during September, 192«. The figures, which are ia tons, represent total413 words
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Article55 1929-10-10 3 The directors of Parit-Bruas (Malay) Rubber Co. have decided to recommend a final dividend of 7 per cent, n respect of year ended June 30, 1929, making, with 3 per cent, interim dividend paid in April last, a total of 10 per cent, for year. (Last year tutal55 words
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165 1929-10-10 3 The report of the directors of Amalgamated Malay Estates, Ltd., for the year ended June, 30, 1029, states that the net prorit, after providing for depreciation, directors' fees and managers' commission, is $60,324, to which has to be added $35,564 brought forward165 words
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1579 1929-10-10 4 An extraordinary general meting of Lunas Rubber Estates, Ltd., wus held at the offices of the secretaries, Evatt and Co., 1* rench Bank Buildings, on Tuesday. ’1 he Hon. Mr. 1. M. Robinson presided, and others present included Messrs. C. V. Miles1,579 words
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474 1929-10-10 4 In their report, dated Oct. 8, Messrs rraser and Co. state The price of tin shows a further decline rlurinjr the past week, the depression being attributed partly to heavy realisations and partly to strong bear selling the London market would474 words
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Article594 1929-10-10 4 Abaco (£1) 2/3/16; Allagmr (2/) 2/4% AngloMalay (£1) 6 12; Ayer Kuning (£1) 9/16; Huhru (Sel.) 12/) 0/3; Bukap (£1) Banteng (£1) Batang Consolidated (2/) 1/9; Bata Caves (£1) 23/6; Batu Tiga (£1) 31/32; Bekoh (2/) 1/8 Beranang 12/) 2/5 Bertam Consolidated 12/) 6/9 Bidor594 words
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754 1929-10-10 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Diridenda Fraser Lyall A Company A Co. Pratt. 889,293 1 16 p.e. year endod 18-1-19 Allenby ($1) 2-25 2.40 2.20 2.3« 160.000 10 p.e. int. aft jaar 80-9-29 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.70 1.90 1.70 i>« 435,425 1754 words
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151 1929-10-10 4 Crop of Merah Rubber Estates for fifteen months to March 31, 1929, was 347,513 lb. ™V-°.b. 08t a 6 7 25 d. per pound and the all-in’ cost 7.465 d. per pound. Average net sale price was 8.402 d. per pound, and the balance151 words
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114 1929-10-10 4 Report of Jabi Rubber Plantations for fif* teen months to March 31, 1929, states crop harvested was 330,154 lb. against 169,631 lb. for previous twelve months. The f.o.b. cost was 6.374d. per pound and all-in 7.32Jid. per pound. Average net sale price114 words
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