The Straits Budget, 31 October 1929
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1929-10-31 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] >o. 3.742 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1929 Price 25 cent? (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article328 1929-10-31 1 iEADERS— P*f« The Soviet Threat 3 In Russia Now 3 Fool’s Paradise 3 An 111-Fated Enterprise 3-4 The Council Meeting 4 Against Noise 4 Occasional Notes 6-6 Telegrams, Router and Special— Covering Past Week's News 19-23 Pictures Rajah of Sarawak’s Birthday 15 Housing Scheme for Singapore 15 Mr. G.328 words
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Article1667 1929-10-31 1 on l C. Mel. Messer, Colonial nv SU f er (,n L r K°ng, is due back from P a- n’° ut *o’ having booked by the (.n?i stcamcr Rawalpindi, which left 2 Oct. 4. The Hon. Mr. E. R. ls a passenger by the same lallifax1,667 words
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854 1929-10-31 2 The members of the league of Nations Opium commission continued their inquiries on Thursday at the Governnynt Secretariat. Various phases of opium consumption in the Colony were discussed with I)r. A. L. Hoops (Principal Medical Officer), Dr. R. O.854 words
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638 1929-10-31 2 An important and valuable scheme of slum clearance in Singapore has been prepared by the Improvement Trust. It was approved by the Municipal Commissioners last week, and is now under conside ration by Government. The area is three638 words
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824 1929-10-31 2 A remarkable set of circumstances was disclosed in a claim heard by the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) on Oct. 23. Chop Chin Teck claimed from E. A. Harbour Ltd. $5l per picul—as against the $4l which defendants contended was the agreed824 words
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88 1929-10-31 2 A disastrous fire occurred in the re mises of Chient Brothers, a Serombar firm of motor dealers, last Friday ni’ht Sixty-three cars were destroyed and the building, which w'as uninsured, was u ttc-d When the Fire Brigade arrived only on* corner88 words
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246 1929-10-31 2 Following the decision of the Supreme Court that a local court had no jurisdiction to deal with the case, the charge of criminal brach of trust against V. P L Palaniappa Chetty was withdrawn before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the District Judge246 words
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111 1929-10-31 2 Dr. M. E. Barnes, formerly in Siam, and for a period Rockefeller representative in Singapore, has been appointed Advisor to the Department of Public Health, Siam. Dr. Barnes is well-known in the Colony, having come here about five years ago111 words
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77 1929-10-31 2 (Frcm Our Own Co-respondent.) Malacca, Oct. Two Tamil children, aged six and eight years, met their death under tragic circumstances on Pegoh Estate, A lor Cajah. A Tamil headman who was giving t.ieni medicine administered formic acid 10 mistake for quinine. There was77 words
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62 1929-10-31 2 The preliminary inquiry into murder of Jeewa Singh, the Sikh "at man, which occupied several days "aconcluded before the Second ~i Magistrate yesterday, when Sunder Swt: J was committed to the Assizes on a of murder. The charges against the other tnt62 words
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Article1049 1929-10-31 3 hesitate to take ?—Straits Times, Oct. 24. There was new» of the graveet import china in Tuesday’s message from Riga hat the Soviet Government had decided to occupy the Chinese Eastern Railway Ito seize Harbin within a month. True, olHdal announcement has been made lO Joscow, buthesitate to take ?—Straits Times, Oct. 24. - 1,049 words
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Article1152 1929-10-31 3 ,—Straits Times, Oct. 25. 1 he activities of the Labour Government at Home have been on the whole so sensible end in accordance with the opinions of the Briton of moderate opinions chat there has been little hostile criticism of its actions and a great deal of,—Straits Times, Oct. 25. - 1,152 words
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Article961 1929-10-31 3 —Straits Times, Oct. 26. In the past few days considerable talk has been heard of the reinuodiiction of some form of restriction in the rubber industry. British producers have not figured prominently in the discussions and it is very certain that far stronger arguments than those at—Straits Times, Oct. 26. - 961 words
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Article967 1929-10-31 3 .—Straits Times, Oct. 28. In recent months Imperial Airways, lid, the British national aeroplane-oper-afang company, has met with a degree of misfortune that must have broken the confidence of the stoutest anion; its supTwice within seven weeks the Indian air mail has come to grief with A.—Straits Times, Oct. 28. - 967 words
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Article1148 1929-10-31 4 —Straits Times, Oct. 29. Mr. W. A. hell’s speech dealing with the finances of the Singapore Harbour Board contained the most constructive proposals put before yesterday’s meeting oi the Legislative Council. It was, perhaps, unfortunate that the matter should be raised on a day when so many—Straits Times, Oct. 29. - 1,148 words
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Article947 1929-10-31 4 tion for the absence of noise.—Straits Times, Oct. 30. Probably there is no better regulated city in the world than Berlin. Rules and by-laws are here, there and everywhere, and, strange to say. the majority of them appear to be for tr.c public benefit, and not, as intion for the absence of noise.—Straits Times, Oct. 30. - 947 words
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582 1929-10-31 4 The application of Lee Beow Sin, that a temporary suspension of a Singapore magistrate’s order committing him 0 Labuan on a Labuan warrant should bo made absolute, was adjourned by Mr Justice Stevens on Monday afternoon, to enable His Lordship to hear Mr. Withers582 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article270 1929-10-31 5 THE VAGRANTS GUIDE. .—Straits Times, Oct. 24. On most railways there are four ways of 0 first class, second class, third ‘ul and on the “buffer.". This last h ;«l is usually more hazardous, and .s hnsen as an expedient by those who ony .dumping" the train. Not that all.—Straits Times, Oct. 24. - 270 words
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Article310 1929-10-31 5 throngs of applicants.—Straits Times, Oct. 24. unique attempt to tackle the problem unemployment among English-speaking Ma’avs is described in the last issue of the Miiivr.n Police Magazine. In Kuala lunipui Malays who have been to English <h, and are cons-xpiently dissatisfied w’th kampong life, find greatthrongs of applicants.—Straits Times, Oct. 24. - 310 words
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Article342 1929-10-31 5 PARENTS “UTOPIAN IDEAS. —Straits Times, Oct. 24. The committee kept a register, and "hen they were informed of a vacancy they looked down the list to find a youth "ho seemed fitted for the job. The commercial community gave them good support. and up to the time when Mr. Sheppard’s—Straits Times, Oct. 24. - 342 words
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Article408 1929-10-31 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 25. There seems to be an impression abroad that the Chinese delegation which has been appointed to meet tho League opium com* mission in Singapore is not to be taken seriously, in that it does not represent the general run of opinion among—Straits Times, Oct. 25. - 408 words
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Article337 1929-10-31 5 Straits Times, Oct. 25. The news that an explorer professes to have discovered rich gold deposits in midSumatra raises once again the age-long controversy as to the whereabouts of Ophir, the region celebrated in antiquity for its gold. It was, of course, from Ophir, as is recordedStraits Times, Oct. 25. - 337 words
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Article489 1929-10-31 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 26. It is cur’cus that Englishmen in this county should he, as a rule, hostile to opium reform when the no t tewiblc lev» 1 latien of the effect.; of tlu habit that th< world hm seen was written in their own 'anguago. And yet—Straits Times, Oct. 26. - 489 words
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Article305 1929-10-31 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 26. Various enterprising writers of fiction, some of them bold enough to claim that their work is fact, have made this poor, benighted town infamous in story. It has been left to Jack Le Soir and Ray Doll to make it infamous in song. There,—Straits Times, Oct. 26. - 305 words
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Article223 1929-10-31 5 THERE IS WORSE TO COME —Straits Times, Oct. 26. But that isn’t all by a long chalk. Theie is this recitation to complete the sad story Just close your eyes and try to visualise, This mental picture I’m about to draw of Singapore Moonlight,—Oriental, Moonlight,—Sentimental, Sleepy—not so very, Creepy Yes,—Straits Times, Oct. 26. - 223 words
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Article159 1929-10-31 5 —Straits Times, Oct. 28. The number of people who remember Malaya as it was thirty years ago is rapidly dwindling, and we invite the attention of our readers to a remarkable speech delivered at the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club by Mr. Loke Chow Thye, and reported in the—Straits Times, Oct. 28. - 159 words
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Article424 1929-10-31 5 V —Straits Times, Oct. 28. One of the most curious episodes in Malayan history was recalled in the statement which was presented to the League opium commission on behalf of the Protestant Churches. About twentytwo years ago a number of coolies were lost in the jungle near— »V • —Straits Times, Oct. 28. - 424 words
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Article290 1929-10-31 5 —Straits Times, Oct. (With Many Apologies to Lewis Carrol*) In London where thinaint too bright We’ve tried to put the Market right. In London where we have some puli We’ve made loud noises like a Hull. Hut someone, who it is aint dear, Make» other noises like a Hear.—Straits Times, Oct. - 290 words
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Article164 1929-10-31 6 of pungent observations due.—Strait* Times, Ocfc. 29. From four different sources in as many «lays we have heard a rumour that the proposal to erect an oil storage installation at Pasir Panjang is the outcome of an Admiralty (or War Office) decision. The site is alleged to haveof pungent observations due.—Strait* Times, Ocfc. 29. - 164 words
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Article240 1929-10-31 6 AN AWKWARD MOMENT cover his embarrassment. —Straits Times, Oc4. 29. In a series of comic drawings, Mr. H. M. Bateman has depicted the discomfiture of people who do the wrong thing at the wrong time, mostly on public occasions. The man who lit his cigar before the Royal toast, thecover his embarrassment.—Straits Times, Oc4. 29. - 240 words
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Article390 1929-10-31 6 —Straits Times, Oct. 29. A few months ago Malaya received a visit from a representative of Anglo* Foreign Newspapers, Ltd. which was credit:*! with the intention of acquiring a chain of newspapers throughout the Empire. The idea of starting in Malaya seemed a little odd but negotiations were’—Straits Times, Oct. 29. - 390 words
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Article338 1929-10-31 6 bigger than the company.—Straits Times, Oc*. 30. Singapore’s taste in entertainment is notoriously erratic. Companies whose standard of acting places them well in the running for the world’s worst championship can occupy the Victoria Theatre for five or six nights and get away with a substantial profit afterbigger than the company.—Straits Times, Oc*. 30. - 338 words
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Article467 1929-10-31 6 A ROMANCE OF SCIENCE Straits Times, Oct. 30. To residents in the East there are few more fascinating studies than that of the scientific histoiy of malaria and, in consequence, a little volume, Letters from Rome,” which has just been published by Sir Ronald Ross, the Director-in-Chief of the RossStraits Times, Oct. 30. - 467 words
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581 1929-10-31 6 A remarkable description of the coldblooded murder of a Chinese man and girl at Siglap was given by an eye-witness to ihe Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) yesterday. Two Chinese were in the dock on a charge of murder.581 words
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105 1929-10-31 6 Several changes are occurring in the United States Consulate, Singapore. Mr. J. H. Bruins, who has been acting Consul-General during the absence on loave in the United States of Mr. Frank V. Lee, is leaving with Mrs. Bruins by the105 words
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Article37 1929-10-31 6 Chinese arriving from China ports during September, 1929, totalled 21,564, including women and children, and from N.E.I. ports 8,389, including women and children. Chinese departures, for China ports, were 14,629, and for N.E.I. ports 8.054.37 words
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664 1929-10-31 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.} Penang, Oct. 29. At to-day’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the president replied to certain newspaper criticism on the soundness of the municipal finances. Mr. G L Ham said that two articles had appeared in a Penang664 words
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47 1929-10-31 6 The Hon. Mr. G. E. Shaw, General Adviser, Johore, is proceeding on Ilonie leave on Nov. 14, and Mr. A. F. Richards, now Under Secretary at Kuala Lumpur, is to occupy the position during hi* absence.47 words
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UNOFFICIAL DISCUSSION OF STRAITS AFFAIRS.
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3443 1929-10-31 7 THERE was a very full and interesting: discussion of the Colony’s affairs on the second reading of the Budget at Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council. The most important matter discussed was the possibility of lightening P3,443 words
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670 1929-10-31 8 Speaking on the second reading of the -Supply Bill for 1930, Mr. Bagnall referred to the defence contribution controversy. 44 It is with regret that I find it necessary to address you to-day on the question of the defence contribution,” he said, 44670 words
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588 1929-10-31 8 The Hon. Mr. W. A. Fell said that at the last meeting of the Council the late Governor was able to congratulate the Colony on occupying a sound financial position, and His Excellency pointed out that they were adding to rather than decreasing,588 words
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987 1929-10-31 8 The Hon. Mr. A. McKcntie e»id that ihe Colony had once been described as a “country 1 of arrears” but he «a. certain that a glance at the figures m the Budget under considora‘ion furnished adequate proof that it was no longer worthy of987 words
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509 1929-10-31 8 The Hon. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean said the need for trade schools was as great m ever. They were becoming more and more dependent upon mechanical science, and he was sorry to say they were not very well served in that509 words
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996 1929-10-31 8 The Hon. Mr. A. S. K. Macdonald said that in his Budget address to the Council at the last meeting Sir Hugh Clifford stated that the Savings Bank continued to trrow in popularity, and mentioned tha' the number of transactions had increased996 words
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287 1929-10-31 9 The Hon. Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader said that the arrivals of assisted Indian immigrants for the first half of last year was 71,074, with a sex ratio of 3.2 men to one woman as compared with 1.6 men to one woman in287 words
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759 1929-10-31 9 The Hon. Mr. A. P. Robinson said that when the estimates were before the Select Committee it was found that the Telegraph Department of the Post Office was being run at a loss, and the figure given for the759 words
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1565 1929-10-31 9 SINGAPORE POLICE. Has Money Been Well Spent In the Past The Hon. Dr. Noel Clarke said the Colony could be congratulated on its sound financial position, and from the public point of view it was gratifying to know that no further taxation was necessary for the present. Although collectively the1,565 words
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794 1929-10-31 10 MALAY SCHOOLBOYS. Trained How Not to Get Employment.” I would be failing in my duty to my countrymen the Hon. Inche Mohamed Eunos said,” if I allowed to pass unchallenged the pronouncement made at a recent meeting of Council regarding the considered policy of Government. bor some time past I794 words
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2357 1929-10-31 10 The Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock mulled that in commenting on the estimates for 1930 at the last meeting of Council Sir Hugh Clifford said that owing to its thoroughly sound financial position there was no need for additional taxatioil in the2,357 words
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112 1929-10-31 10 The Hon. Mr. Sze Jin Chan associated himself with the remarks made on the subject of the Queen's Scholarships. Bo had heard the rumour referred to by the other speakers on the matter of the Government’s intention to withdraw or to alter the form112 words
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185 1929-10-31 10 Thq Principal Civil Medical Officer (tj u Hon. Dr. A. L. Hoops) said that th e Chinese Member for Penang had spoken about the need for a resident surgeon a the Maternity Hospital, Penang. Subjo to the approval of Government he prepared185 words
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1997 1929-10-31 11 The Director of Education (the Hon. 1 q Winstedt) said he had always r n indebted to the Unofficial Members f the Council for the interest they took n education, and, from time to time, for e r valuable criticisms. Judging by1,997 words
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180 1929-10-31 11 The Attorney-General (the Hon. Mr. W. C. Huggard, K.C.) said that he himself was in complete sympathy with the views expressed by Mr. Robinson concerning a court of criminal appeal for the Colony. lt had not been possible to make provision in the180 words
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671 1929-10-31 11 The protest with regard to the long delay in obtaining a reply from tha Secretary of State on the subject of the defence contribution will be forwarded to the Secretary of State,” said the Acting Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. G. Hemmant),671 words
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634 1929-10-31 11 The new port rule* for Singapore, Penang, Malacca and the Dindings were adopted and also an amendment to the Mjpintenance Order rules. The Council agreed to a vote of $25,000 for subordinates’ quarters in Penang, and the provision of $27,250 for the634 words
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546 1929-10-31 12 At an extraordinary meeting of Nyalas Rubber Estates, Ltd., held on Tuesday, Mr. Lee Chim Tuan presiding, it was decided to join in the scheme for opening up, in eoeperation with other planting companies, of a new estate in Pahang. The chairman said546 words
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Article37 1929-10-31 12 It is understood that from next year •uch trunk lines in the districts of Jasin. Alor Gajah, and Asahan, which are wot on the chargeable list will be put on trunk line fee basis from next year.37 words
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Article66 1929-10-31 12 [The Straits Timas is not responsibly foi chs opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letter* must be abort and to the point. Long •pistles are liable to be rejected or cut lown. Correspondent# muet enclose their tames and addresses, not necessarily foi publication but as66 words
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Article90 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With reference to a cable message appearing in one of your contemporaries I this morning, headed Fifty years of I Electric Light Edisons discovery celebrated it may interest your readers to learn that the Electric light was first discovered by the90 words
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Article116 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In to-day’s issue of your paper you ask, in connection with the Trafalgar Day celebrations. 44 What would Nelson think of Pacificism I have the answer, for I remember a passage in Sir George Aston’s brief Life of Nelson116 words
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Article345 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—When a raetal such as tin suffers a considerable drop in price, two factors come into operation which cause a still further drop of the price below the rsal value, those are. Ist Increased Production, 2nd Storage and Forced Selling.345 words
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Article354 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your leader of to-day’s date you lument the fact that tin appears to have fallen into the hands of speculators. You likewise regret the inactivity of the group,” asserting that no recovery can be expected without its support. Unless354 words
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Article113 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Can the authorities not prevent patients from Tan Tock Seng Hospital loafing about in Balestier Road Some suffer from loathsome diseases, others are covered with bandages, and some are blind. Some of them can even be seen in113 words
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Article403 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I think those people writing in your paper against a school for European children on Cameron’s Highlands show' intolerance as much as lack of understanding. While the climate raiees no problem for Asiatic children, it does for Europeans and it403 words
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Article414 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Tour leader of Monday makes very sorry readme You appear' positive the Croydon-Karachi service must go out ot action because of two unfortunate occurrences. No system of travel is im! mune to accidents. If you refer back to newspapers prior414 words
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Article259 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I read with much pleasure theseveral letters published in your paper regarding the teaching of Shakespeare in Malaya and your subsequent editorial, and am tempted to write you a few word? on the subject though it be somewhat belated. It appears to259 words
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Article168 1929-10-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The Committee organised to deal with this question has done the public ot this city an injustice by raising very guine hopes in the hearts of hundreds on such slender grounds. The figures put toward by them disclose a168 words
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6089 1929-10-31 13 THE LITERARY PAGE—NEW BOOKS REVIEWED. Two of “Mr. Punch’s” Young Men —Sir Owen Seaman and Mr. A. A. Milne —The Art of Humorous Writing.—An Unforgettable Picture of Peter the Great. —A Vivid Life of Sir Edward Marshall Hall —New Light on Famous Trials. —A Brilliant Study of The Ordinary Man.”6,089 words
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120 1929-10-31 14 At Monday meeting of the Federal Council the Chief Secretary will move the authorisation of the appropriation of $1,000,000 from money borrowed und«r the authority of the Straits Settlement? Loan Enactment, 1921, for expenditure by the Post and Telegraphs Department on telegraph120 words
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37 1929-10-31 14 A private telegram received in Singapore on Friday from Sir Hugh Clin o' at Colombo stated that all was well s far. and Lady Clifford was very com for able.37 words
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1288 1929-10-31 15 [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) n r tW o hundred persons attended the J he id by the Chinese community in ’n ,ur of the members of the League of tinns opium[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 1,288 words
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152 1929-10-31 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Oct. 24. Whilst the ambush patrol of the Klang police was doing the round on the KlangBatu Tiga road on the night of Oct. 22, they met a Tamil about midnight on his way towards Batu Tiga152 words
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103 1929-10-31 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 23. The detective department to-day conducted a lightning raid on premises in it? centre of Beach Street, said to be occupied by an alleged bookmaker. After 'me time the Inspector was seen to leave h? premises103 words
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154 1929-10-31 15 The midnight murder of a young Cantonese man and a woman on East Coast Itoad, near Siglap, on Oct. 13 was investigated by Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, on Friday. It will be recalled that the motor-car in which the deceased were154 words
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149 1929-10-31 15 Singapore’s first real taxi-cab of the orthodox type so familiar at Home was brought round to tho Straits Times office on Thursday for inspection by a representative of Malayan Motors, Ltd. This proved to be an ordinary Ford chassis on149 words
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137 1929-10-31 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 24. As a sequel to the raid on certain premises at 35, Beach Street yesterday by members of the detective force, Inspector Roche in the Police Court to-day charged a Hokkien Chinese named Ah Sin Kay137 words
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109 1929-10-31 15 That the debtor was out of the Colony, and so remained with intent to defeat his creditors, was the act of bankruptcy alleged against Sin Keng Kuan when Mr. 11. B. Tan applied on behalf of the petitioning creditor, in the109 words
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924 1929-10-31 15 An interesting account of a trip through Java to Bali, Lembok, Sumbawa, Flores, Timor and the islands in those regions in search of orchids is published as a supplement to the annual report of the Malayan Orchid Society. The author924 words
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Advertisement331 1929-10-31 16 Advertising m Pays. There is no advertising medium so useful as the Tress, and none that is responded to with such speed and profit. Newspaper Advertising pay. J better to-day than it ever did. J Most of the goods now consumed ♦by the public are sold under a branded name,331 words
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Advertisement293 1929-10-31 17 There are no better sparking plugs made than isa 'f(jr w. w< i S' for any engine, at any price, in any country. They are stocked by leading accessory dealers, garages and stores. The principal models are:— LODGE CT (illustrated) i' American. LODGE CJ for nearly all engines •creyyed metric.293 words
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Advertisement322 1929-10-31 18 WHEN ON LEAVE RETAIN YOUR LINK WITH MALAYA BY HAVING THE STRAITS BUDGET Weekly Edition of the Straits Times SENT TO YOU REGULARLY EACH WEEK $l4 for 12 months $7 for 6 months INCLUDING POSTAGE t Address: 1 CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. Obtainable from Newsagents j throughout Malaya. J. y yi322 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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451 1929-10-31 19 shot W.B fired at the Italian rrown Prince *a he fu «bout to ptace .wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier »t Bnueele on Oet. 24. He was not hit. The Italian student451 words
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133 1929-10-31 19 —Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct 28. The death has occurred at Rome of the t *'v? erman Chancellor Prince von Buelow. The Press pays warm tributes to the nce Buelow, emphasising the def' s dominant personality and the role i playe<l in the Reich’s—Trans-Ocean. - 133 words
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Article592 1929-10-31 19 —Reuter. Budapest, Oct. 28. n(* of the Communist prisoners who witY hunger striking for some time, 1 a view to obtaining an alteration in .Jr* 80 regulations, has died despite forcible feeding.— Reuter. iegret for his act. He said he had vowed to kill either the King—Reuter. - 592 words
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143 1929-10-31 19 .—British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 25. Great activity is developing in connection with the coming Municipal elections. In London the Municipal elections are held once in three years, when ill the members of the Councils retire, 'n the other 345 cities and boroughs.—British Wireless. - 143 words
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235 1929-10-31 19 SHORTER DAY FOR MINERS. Wages Issue Unsettled. FOREIGN MARKETS IN JEOPARDY —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 25. After a meeting to-day between a Cabinet Committee and the officials of the Miners’ Federation it was stated that the final proposals of the Government in regard to the coal industry would be giver,—British Wireless. - 235 words
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124 1929-10-31 19 —Reuter. Paris, Oct. 23. The King of the Belgians has officially 'nformed the President of the French Republic of the betrothal of his daughter. Prirccss Marie Jose, to the Crown Princt Umberto of Italy. The latter arrived ir. Brussels to-day.—Reuter. Princess Maric-Jose,—Reuter. - 124 words
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123 1929-10-31 19 British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 29. The immigration movement to Canada from the British Isles is showing a steady growth, according to Mr. Egan, the Deputy Minister of Immigration and Colonisation of the Canadian Government, who has arrived in London. He says BritishBritish Wireless. - 123 words
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120 1929-10-31 19 ,—Reuter. Geneva, Oct. 25. The Maritime Conference, by 65 vote? to 16, has adopted the report of the committee appointed to consider the protection of seamen in case of sickness, including the treatment of seamen injured aboard ship and to suggest the extent,—Reuter. - 120 words
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399 1929-10-31 19 MUKDEN TO TREAT WITH MOSCOW. A Final Breach With Nanking HARBIN COMMUNISTS. Russians Arrested in Raid On Consulate. ,—Reuter. Peking, Oct. 28. It is reliably reported from Mukden that at ai conference of Manchurian leaders Chang Tso Hsiang, Governor of Kirin, and Commander-in-Chief of the anti-Soviet army,’* declared that Nanking's,—Reuter. - 399 words
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64 1929-10-31 19 Niehi Nichi. Washington, Oct. 24. General Dawes has been appointed the fourth American delegate to the Naval Conference in London.—Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 24. It is understood that Mr. Kawasaki, President of the Bureau of Legislation, will accompany the Japanese Delegation to the forthcomingNiehi Nichi. - 64 words
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59 1929-10-31 19 Reuter. Hendaye, Oct. 119. It is trustworthily reported that a Court Martial at Valencia has acquitted the Spanish ex Premier, Senor Sanchez Guerra, his son a (fed 19, and other officers wlio were charged with treason and rebellion in connection with theReuter. - 59 words
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1304 1929-10-31 20 Shanghai, Oct 26. Last night's Foreign Office statement declares that the authorities in Manchuria unearthed on May 27, a dastardly plot within the Soviot Consulate at Harbin to overthrow the Nationalist Government and to destroy1,304 words
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133 1929-10-31 20 dished fresh sales records.—British Wireless. Rugby, Oct: 26. The Daily Mail says Sir William Morris, the well-known British motor manufacturer, has reconditioned and equipped near Birmingham a large factory to produce lorries of from 5 cwt. to 10 tons capacity at adished fresh sales records.—British Wireless. - 133 words
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149 1929-10-31 20 ,—Reuter. London, Oct. 24. According to a Berlin telegram, no fewer than three Powers, including two of the great Powers, have obtained copies of the secret cypher the loss of which led to the recall of,—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article480 1929-10-31 20 .—Trans-Ocean. —Reuter. Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 24. The development of the rivers and lakes of America into a gigantic arterial waterway system,—a task three times greater than the construction of the Panama Canal, —is promised by President Hoover as one of the greatest objectives of his administration,.—Trans-Ocean.; —Reuter. - 480 words
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243 1929-10-31 20 .—Reuter. .—British Wireless. New York, Oct. 23. Hopes for the safety of Mr. Diteman have been practically abandoned.— R eu ter Rugby, Oct. 23. There is no news of the American cattle rancher, Mr. Urban.—Reuter.; .—British Wireless. - 243 words
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325 1929-10-31 20 FASCISM FOR EVER! Mussolini’s Message to His Black Shirts.” —Trans-Ocean. .—Reuter. Brussels, Oct. 24. Three of the Italians arrested on the occasion of the anti-Fascist demonstration at the Italian Embassy a week ago have been now remanded in custody.—Keuter. Rome, Oct. 26. Neither intrigue from within nor attack from without—Trans-Ocean.; .—Reuter. - 325 words
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Article26 1929-10-31 20 —Reuter. London, Oct. 2S. It is announced that the King 1 will hol-1 a Privy Council meeting at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 5.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 26 words
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1504 1929-10-31 21 ,—Reuter. New York, Oct. 23. Following early rallying tendencies tke c ock Exchange plunged in exciting fashion ti-day. There has been another sharp decline. The ticker fell half an hour behind, frightening traders into,—Reuter. - 1,504 words
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341 1929-10-31 21 Reuter. Gastonia, Oct. 28. The Labour organisations here are incensed at the conviction of Fred Beal and half-a-dozen other Communist organisers of a strike in the textile industry for the murder of the Police Chief Alderholt. They are deriving further capital fromReuter. - 341 words
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119 1929-10-31 21 .—Reuter. Kenosha (Wisconsin), Oct. 29. Sixty passengers and members of the crew were rescued under most exciting circumstances from the steamer Wisconsin, which sank in Lake Michigan four miles from here during a heavy storm. Boat loads of rescued have been.—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article73 1929-10-31 21 Hong Kong, Oct. 29. A telegram was received at headquarters here from Hunan, announcing that General Chong Fat-sui’s Ironsides are entering Kwongsi via "Suining, south-west Hunan. General Yang Tang-fai was at once ordered to proceed to Kweilin and his army moved there on Oct. 27. General Chang Kwong-gai73 words
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182 1929-10-31 21 —Reuter. London, Oct. 27. Wild scenes, and a fierce hand to hand fight between police and Communists, 'were witnessed outside the American Embassy, to which a procession of 100 Communists marched to present the Ambassador with a resolution protesting.—Reuter. - 182 words
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244 1929-10-31 21 Prague, Oct 29. Over 7,000,000 electors polled yesterday. The bourgeois parties generally maintain their position but the Communists have lost 190,000 votes. The most important success is that of the Czecho Slovak Social Democrats, who are the second strongest party in the244 words
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199 1929-10-31 21 ,—Reuter. Paris, Oct. 29: The National Council of the Socialist Party has rejected the motion for collaboration with the Radicals in the Ministry. In consequence M. Daladier may be driver» to rely on the Left-Centre, which does not favour his programme which,—Reuter. - 199 words
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1087 1929-10-31 22 —Reuter. Seven lives are feared to have been lost in a disaster which overtook the Imperial Airways Air Mail liner City of Rome in the Gulf of Genoa on Saturday. The machine.—Reuter. - 1,087 words
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364 1929-10-31 22 t'V VII I Reuter. London, Oct. 26. Mr. J. H. Thomas, in an after-dinnar speech in London this week-end, predicted that he would still be a member of the Government four years hence. Mr. Snowden, earlier, speaking at Sheffield, said that ift'V VII I Reuter. - 364 words
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150 1929-10-31 22 ,—Reuter. Hong Kong, Oct. 24. In introducing the new legislation relating to mui tsais, the Attorney General made a statement in the Legislative Council. The Bill is intended to bring an end as soon as possible to the,—Reuter. - 150 words
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265 1929-10-31 22 —Trans Ocean. .—Reuter. Jerusalem, Oct. 24. Ten Arabs have been sentenced to life imprisonment at Haifa for participation in the disorders at Safed in which many Jews were killed. The Palestine Inquiry Commission has arrived. A previous message (dated Oct. 20) ■stated—Trans Ocean.; .—Reuter. - 265 words
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200 1929-10-31 22 “vii v win |/ai —Trans Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 29. The anti-Young Plan Referendum lists closed on Tuesday and, while the definite figure will not be known before next week, it is generally assumed that the sponsors have failed to mobilise the 10 per’ “vii v win |/ai —Trans Ocean. - 200 words
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98 1929-10-31 22 —Reuter. Riga, Oct. 30. A priest and three members of the Church Council of Kimry (Moscow) h»v# been sentenced to death and their n ro perty has been confiscated. Others have been sentenced to from 4 to■—Reuter. - 98 words
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305 1929-10-31 22 Shanghai, Oct. 29. The general offensive, by the whole of the Government Forces, has been ordered to begin this morning. The Kuominchun commenced attacking on all fronts yesterday and are continuing the offensive. A big battle is reported to be in progress305 words
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122 1929-10-31 22 —Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 29. In the presence of a distinguished gathering Prince Chichibu this morning opened the World Engineering Congress in which 28 countries are participating. The largest overseas delegations are those from America (133), Great Britain (53) China (46), and German (37)..—Reuter. - 122 words
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41 1929-10-31 22 -Nichi Nichu Tokio, Oct. 27. A special committee of the Government Commission which is to deal with rtce )i’ohlems as a whole has rejected a motion for the control of rice prices—Nichi Nichi.-Nichi Nichu - 41 words
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563 1929-10-31 23 British Wireless. 1 I Rugby, Oct. 29. I I Parliament re-assembled this afternoon Ha f ter its thred months' recess. As it was Hcontinuing the session which opened last Hjuiv, it settled down to business withoutBritish Wireless. - 563 words
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76 1929-10-31 23 —Reuter. Melbourne, Oct. 29. The Chairman of the Commonwealth >ank has announced that he has arranged "ith the Bank of England to ship to la d 000,000 in gold so as to be 'ir o ai jj e ln London at the end—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article28 1929-10-31 23 Neuter. Tokio, Oct. 28. Emperor, in pursuance of the id., i* retrenchment policy, has denf u lscon tinue the construction work Reut> detached Palace at Hatsuse.—Neuter. - 28 words
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221 1929-10-31 23 It is understood that in addition to their inquiry into the opium distribution problem in its various phases, the Commissioners will also visit tin mines and rubber estates in the F.M.S. to study the conditions of Chinese labour, on221 words
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160 1929-10-31 23 A fully loaded six-chambered revolver, a dagger, a packet of powdered pepper and seven rounds of ammunition were found on two Chinese who were arrested at Geylang on Tuesday. Acting on information, Inspector Minns and a party of detectives awaited a trolley bus160 words
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86 1929-10-31 23 Reuter. Tokio, Oct. 28. The Pacific Relations Congress and the International Congress of Industrial and Motive Power Specialists were simultaneously opened in Kioto and Tokio respectively. One hundred and ninety-four representatives from various countries with interests in the Pacific Ocean have assembled at theReuter. - 86 words
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148 1929-10-31 23 ENGINES OF R101. Defect Remedied Trials To Continue. —British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 29. The defect in the starting engine of the airship R101 has now been remedied and the airship will resume her trials at the earliest favourable opportunity. She may leave her shed early to-morrow morning. —British Wireless. Designer—British Wireless. - 148 words
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Article, Illustration918 1929-10-31 23 Closer co-operation between the Indian and Ceylonese communities in Malaya, and the need for the chettiar community to take mor.e interest in the public life of the country, were topics touched upon by the Hon. Sir Annamalai918 words
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280 1929-10-31 23 Fine work by officers of the Preventive Service in Singapore resulted in the Capture of two smugglers and a large quantity of opium in the early hours of Suhday morning. Supervisor Elkins and a Chinese revenue officer280 words
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92 1929-10-31 23 THE RUBBER SLUMP. Will R.G.A. Formulate New Restriction Scheme —Reuter. Amsterdam, Oct. 28. Writing in the Telegraaf a Dutch rubber grower says the Dutch have ready a pool of about 8,000 tons of rubber under the Dutch Rubber Growers' scheme, so the remaining 37,000 tons, of the proposed pool of—Reuter. - 92 words
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993 1929-10-31 24 Speaking at the annual general meeting «f the Singapore and Riouw Branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters, at Uie Europe Hotel on Saturday, the chairman, Mr. R. A. Dix, said that the technical examination scheme for planters993 words
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219 1929-10-31 24 iu r|» i |'v i v t tons off the market annually. —Straits limes Copyright. Medan, Oct. 24. The Deli Cournnt expresses the opinion that the Amsterdam meeting of Rubber Producers has proved a failure as the support of 30,000iu r|» i ” |'v i v ' — t tons off the market annually. —Straits limes Copyright. - 219 words
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312 1929-10-31 24 The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday of Mr. P. S. Laing, assistant secretary of the Singapore Turf Club and late of the 2nd. Battalion Royal Sussex Regt., the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Laing,312 words
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265 1929-10-31 24 Within the space of a few days Singapore will have the opportunity of hearing the talkies,” for the first time. This Is the prospect raised by the arrival in Singapore of Mr. Charles Hugo and Mr. Leon Britton, with their travelling265 words
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Article177 1929-10-31 24 The Currency Commissioners’ abstract as at Oct. 1, 1929, published under section 15 (3), Ordinance No. 147 (Currency) is given in the current issue of the Government Gazette While amount of currency notes in circulation on Oct. 1, 1929 105,141,386 Average amount of currency notes in circulation during177 words
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Article35 1929-10-31 24 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report that copra prices have shown a slight tendency to decline during the past week. Approximately 1,285 tons were shipped. Closing quotations are as follows Sundried $9.25, mixed $B.BO.35 words
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977 1929-10-31 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct 28. The story of a lawyer who went into court drunk and produced novels instead of law books was related to the Chief Justice of the F.M.S. and Mr.977 words
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Article252 1929-10-31 25 In opening Friday’s meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners the president (Mr. R. J. Farrer) said, on behalf of the Commissioners, that they deplored Sir Hugh Clifford’s retirement, -:hev deeply regretted the very sad cause t \vhich252 words
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94 1929-10-31 25 Referring to action taken by No. 1 committee, Dr. Lim Han Hoe said he noticed .here had been another dismissal from the Vehicles Department. That made quite naif a dozen during the past few' months. President Certainly. The more the oetter. Dr.94 words
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75 1929-10-31 25 Mr. Wong, referring to the fact that a new road off Upper Serangoon Hoad between and parellel to Boundary Road ind Recreation Road had been named ”Joon Hiang Road,” asked if the policy of naming new streets after the names of Commissioner’s75 words
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200 1929-10-31 25 Referring to a decision taken by comnittee No. 2 on papers circulated, Mr. Parbury asked if the ordinary rate of pay was to obtain for work during extended hours on sewers, and the President replied that that was the case. Mr. Laycock asked why200 words
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100 1929-10-31 25 Dr. Pathy referred to the decision of committee No. 5, not to fill the posts of assistant charge engineers at St. James’s Power Station at present, in view of the unsuitability of applicants. He said he remembered that some time ago there100 words
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1368 1929-10-31 25 Mr. Laycock referred to the action of committee No. 7 approving expenditure, already incurred, amounting to $4,695, in connection with test borings in the Geyiang Road-Grove Road area. Mr. Laycock moved that the matter should be referred back. It was expenditure, he thought,1,368 words
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578 1929-10-31 25 Mr. Talma referred to the decision of committee No. 7, in connection with the application for leave of Dr. Thurai, medical officer in charge of staff, that for Dr. Thurai’s and other officers of tropical descent who might be in the senior578 words
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128 1929-10-31 25 Referring to the decision of com* mittee No. 7 to recommend that tba posts of Office Assistant in the Municipal Secretariat and Engineer Surveyor. Municipal Engineer’s Department, should be promoted to Class IV of the senior officers’ salary scheme while those posts were128 words
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285 1929-10-31 25 Mr. AlsagofT criticised the system of leaving it to the discretion of the Board of Control of the Victoria Theatre whether or not more than $4 should be charged by a visiting show. He proposed that it should be laid down that285 words
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599 1929-10-31 26 Proposed changes in the law dealing with prevention oi cruelty to animals were referred to by Mr. Harries, lie said “I wish biiefly to refer to three resolutions dealing with the licensing ot bird and animal shops, drivers of bullock carts and599 words
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715 1929-10-31 26 Dr. H. T. Wee said that at the last ■noeting it was agreed to purchase a third ambulance of a proper type and very pood reasons were given for doing so. One of those was that the chassis of the present ambulances were715 words
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277 1929-10-31 26 The President said that doubts were ormg raised to the legality of the Coal buying Committee. The Coal Buying Committee consisted of two members of committee no. 5. They knew from practical experience that when an olfer of oal was made the firms tendering277 words
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96 1929-10-31 26 HOUSING SOCIETY. President’s Name Used In Vain.” Mr. Brown mentioned that a notice had gone round to various people in the town purposing to come from a firm, of which lie hud never heard before, saying that a meeting was being held on the question of housing, and the President’s96 words
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187 1929-10-31 26 I>r. Moonshi asked if the rumour that he village of Kampong Woodleigh was to bo abolished. The President replied that he had not heard anything of it. The President announced that the special neeting to consider the Budget would be held187 words
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162 1929-10-31 26 The appointment is dated from Sept. 19 of Captain E. C. O. Thomson, D. 5.0., to be Captain-in-C'harge at Singapore, in succession to Captain Geoffrey Ma.kworth C.M.G., D.S.O. Captain Thomson, who was 45 last April and has been in the Navy since162 words
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Article184 1929-10-31 26 The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at Bidadari of Mrs. Vera A. C. Dow-Sainter, the wife of Mr. W. A. DowSainter formerly Chief Officer of the s.s. Rohna and now of the s.s. Mata Hari. Mrs. Dow-Sainter, who was only 23 years of age, died early yesterday184 words
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525 1929-10-31 26 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 2.” A reference to the recent Municipal dispute was made by the Hon. Mr. B. Elies in presiding at the monthly meet, .ng of the Malacca Municipal Commij. sioners this afternoon. All members of the Board were525 words
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66 1929-10-31 26 The following action has been taken l\* committee no. 7 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners Approved expenditure already incurve amounting to $4,595.34, in connection wittest borings in Geylang Road-Grove R 1 area, and provision of funds therefor >'> transfer from vote 12D Read66 words
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63 1929-10-31 26 (From Our Own Correspondent. > Bangkok, Oct. 21* The Dutch air mail arrived at fj Muang yesterday afternoon from Metl-** and was due to leave this morning, but > far, no definite information has been v ceived at Bangkok from the aerodromeA63 words
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368 1929-10-31 27 Saturday’s trial match on the Padang, i„ which the Whites defeated the Colours bv 8 pts. to 3 pts., was notable for a marked improvement in the forward play 0 f both sides. Their packing and comlined play were the368 words
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377 1929-10-31 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 26. On the Kuala Lumpur Padang on Saturday, Selangor draw with Negri Sembilan, each side scoring eight points. (One goal and one try.) The match was played throughout in the rain with the result that the377 words
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407 1929-10-31 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Oct. 27. As anticipated, Penang defeated Kedah in their first Malaya Cup match yesterday at Sungei Patani, but it was only after the closest of fights. Indeed Kedah had 70 per cent, of the game territorially,407 words
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69 1929-10-31 27 AUSTRALIAN RACING. Night March Prince Viol Win Again. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, Oct. 26. The result of the Moonee Valley Cup race was as follows PRINCE VIOL 1 SECOND WIND 2 SHADOW KING 3 Betting 8 to 1 7 to 2 5 to 1. The Cox Plate event resulted69 words
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53 1929-10-31 27 London, Oct. 26. At Cardiff to-day before 30,000 specta-o-s Scot land bent Wales by 4—2.—Reuter. This was the 50th meet rg of the teams. Scotland have won 34 times, Wales six, while the remaining ten have been drawn Scotland have now scored 15353 words
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64 1929-10-31 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 2S. A sensation has been caused in Malacca snorting circles by the decision of the Chinese Football Association to resign from the Malacca Football Association. This decision was arrived at during a meeting- on Saturday. The Press64 words
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371 1929-10-31 27 Owing to the heavy rain during the morning, the course of the Keppel Golf Club on Sunday, over which the final of the Singapore ladies’ golf championship (the Andrew Currie Cup Competition), was played, was in poor condition for good golf, and371 words
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191 1929-10-31 27 The match between the Keppel Golf Club and the Singapore Golf Club, played over Keppel links on Sunday, resulted in a win for the home team by 'J *4 points to 4*4. Singapore Golf Club player* mentioned first Hnrdie and Hickey 1,191 words
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68 1929-10-31 27 Nine cards were taken for the Keppel Golf Club ladies’ October spoon and the following returned Mrs. R. E. Earle (12) 1 down Miss K. Griffiths (7) 2 Miss N. Black (12) 3 down Mrs. A. M. Low (5) 4 The replay cf68 words
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21 1929-10-31 27 .—Reuter. London, Oct. 25. The death has occurred of the veteran cricketer, James Lillywhite.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 21 words
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321 1929-10-31 27 —Reuter. London, Oct. 26. The following were the results of English and Scottish league games played yesterday First Division. Birmingham 1 Sheffield W. 0 Blackburn R. 3 Everton 1 Grimsby T. 0 Aston Villa 2 Huddersfield T. 3 Burnley 0—Reuter. - 321 words
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29 1929-10-31 27 Reuter. London, Oct. 23. In a Scottish League (Div. I) game to-day Dundee United and the Glaagow Celtic drew, each side scoring twice.—Reuter. - 29 words
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94 1929-10-31 27 An important hockey fixture took place on the Padang on Oct. 23, when the S.C.C. were defeated by the United Services eleven. As usual, the meeting provided' a rare tussle, but better forward play and more accurate finishing by the visitor?gave them94 words
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127 1929-10-31 27 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Uaub, Oct. 28. An interesting match was pluyod on Sui day last at the Lipis Padung betwo.i» tlie Raub Indian XI und the Lipis Indian U am. Remarkable combination considering the adverse conditions was shown by both sides. Owing127 words
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1978 1929-10-31 28 (Prom Oar Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 23. The weather was fine for the second day of the Ipoh Turf Club autumn meeting, although the sky was overcast witti rain clouds throughout the afternoon. It was delightfully cool, but the1,978 words
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172 1929-10-31 28 The October Mixed Foursomes comp*! tion resulted in a win for Mr. D. Tu and Mrs. G. F. Jackson. Fifty cards were taken out and th following were returned Mr. Turner and Mrs. G. F. Jackson. 44 BV. iiu Mr. and Mrs» C.172 words
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193 1929-10-31 28 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 28. A meeting of the Malacca Volunteer Corps Battalion Rifle Association was held on Sunday at the Bukit Scbukor Range. Unfortunately inclement weather maje matters rather difficult for the 34 competitors, who included several entries193 words
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58 1929-10-31 28 The Malay Football Team of Singapore was invited by the Muar Football Association to play a match for the benefit oi the Poppy Day Fund. The Singapore team left here on Saturday and played on Oct. 27 winning by 758 words
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147 1929-10-31 28 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 28. Maj.-Gencral Pritchard carried out the annual inspection of C. Company M.S.V.R., on Saturday afternoon. The volunteer units assembled at head-quarters and proceeded by buses to Fusing, to carry out a tactical scheme, the object being to drive147 words
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59 1929-10-31 28 Officers of the Singapore Prevent l Service searched the Norwegian steam Svale for three hours on Sunday. an' l 'Y;',, rewarded by the discovery of 1.151 tarnof smuggled chandu concealed in t e a oil tanks. No arrest was made.59 words
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Article52 1929-10-31 28 (From Our Own Correspondent. l Bangkok, Oct. The first important official change have just been announced. Prince 1 Hayoga Kshem, Minister of Finance. tendered his resignation on the gr> ,1H of ill-health. This has been accepted the King and Phya Komarakul Men Comptroller General cf Finance, has appointed52 words
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364 1929-10-31 29 Rerious charges were made against a lV police sergeant of nearly 20 years ■vice in tho District Court yesterday. ■'lu> accussed, Hassan bin Mohamed, alleged to have taken a bribe, and K avc abetted in a plot to put an elderly364 words
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196 1929-10-31 29 General regret has been caused by the uriement of the ik-nth, which occur•i c.r Raffles Hotel at 1.15 a.m. on Tues- ay < f Mr. John Joseph Quinn. Mr. Quinn Middenly taken ill a week ago, and >i■ t196 words
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158 1929-10-31 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Oct. 28. 1 he presentation of the Kathin gifts to hc monasteries by H.M. the King of •am, was attended by picturesque page«iiit i*y during the week-end. On Saturday king was carried in the State palanquin158 words
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102 1929-10-31 29 (hiom Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 23. Tamby Eusop bin Tamby, a 17-year-old Malay, was charged before Mr. G. C. Dodd in the Malacca Police Court to»day, with voluntarily causing hurt by striking Enti bin Baki with a parang. It was stated102 words
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92 1929-10-31 29 A number of Chinese were injured, and three were taken to hospital, as the resuit of a disturbance which occurred at the R.A.F. Base, Seletar, on Sunday. A quarrel arose between two coolies over a woman, and developed into a92 words
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92 1929-10-31 29 EUROPEAN NECKLACE. Sued by Sikh on Alleged Fraud Charge. (Fror.i Our Own Correspondent A Ku.-la Lumpur, Oct. 20. R. A. Stuart, a European of IpMi v.-,;.. roiluce.! befnre .Mr. (i. H. Nash r he local F. lice ourt this morning on /bar; of having cheated a Sikh, r.amu Mangal Singh,92 words
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Article476 1929-10-31 29 The following passengers left foi Genoa and London by East Asiatic Co. motor* ’•!> h.onia from Singapore on Monday:*» .Mis. lb Cripps, Mrs. li. Robertson, Mrs. A Koily, Mr. R. Shutte, Mr. .1. C. Barry. From Penang. Mis. M. L. Phillips, Mr. S. Sikca, Mrs. and Miss Isaac, Mr.476 words
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71 1929-10-31 29 While motoring at the 14th mile, Seletar Road, on Monday night, Mr. P. Cooper, a Singapore resident, saw a large tiger crossing the road. •He sounded his horn and the beast jumped into the undergrowth. It is about a year since 'a tigress71 words
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Article113 1929-10-31 29 Among the arrangements for tlic Village Fair in Katong Park is one with the Singapore Traction Co. whereby buses will be run from various parts of Singapore direct to the Park gates. And this should be of great convenience to those who have not their own transport.113 words
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Article153 1929-10-31 29 At ■i. 1 .''.’iicrn'ty Hospital, Singapore, on Oct. 2d, lt*29, to Dr. am! Mrs. M. Campbi ll 1; i n, a con. BATEMAN. On Oct. 2!. 1929. at the Motetn.ty Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. uiul .Mi.C. A. R. Bateman, a son. i I’ASEI*.—At the Maternity ll'>:,p;t.*l, Singa pare, on153 words
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Article57 1929-10-31 29 The marriage will take place on Nov. 12. 1929, at the Church of St l’eter and St Paul, of Mr, Chia Gher Chay, eighth son of Mr. and Mrs. Chia Kim W’hatt, of 2;>f«. Bcncoolen Street, with Miss Agnes Ten Kim Noi, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Teo57 words
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Article153 1929-10-31 29 Singapore, Oct. 30. EXCHANGE. 0« London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/16 Demand 2/3% Private 3 m. credit 2/4% On New York, Demand 66% Private 90 d/s 68% On France, Bank T.T. 1437 On India, Bank T.T. 166% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 21% p.c. d. On Shanghai,153 words
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Article791 1929-10-31 29 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, Oct. 30. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 111 Asam Kumbang 36/- 37/-6/-5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 12/3 13/3 ill £1 llangrin Tin 29/6 30/6 1 1 Butang Padang 0.22 0.27 1 1 Batu Caves 1.16 1.25 1 1 Bukit Arang 1.15791 words
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Advertisement87 1929-10-31 29 NOTICE All communications for both the Stmits Times ami 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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Obituary98 1929-10-31 29 DEATHS BENZIE. On Sept. 26, 1929, at Morkeu. Cults, Aberdeenshire, Alexander Emslb Benzie, late of Unit d Engineers, aged Gb I ears. DOW’-SAINTEB. At the General Ho.spitul Singapore, at 2.30 a.m. on Oct. 2s, a,te: a long illness, Vera A. C. Dow-Saintir beloved wife of W. A. Dow-Saintcr. English and98 words
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Article, Illustration78 1929-10-31 30 The Astana at Kuching was illumimted in honour of the birthday of the K ijah of Sarawak. Many guests enjoyed the hospitality of the Rajah. Dinner was served at one long table, which was charmingly decorated. After Mr. IJoult had proposed the health of78 words
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Article, Illustration70 1929-10-31 30 The lake in the «rounds of Bukit Tunggal. Thomson Hoad, Singapore, where Messrs, (iammon (Malaya) propose developing a housing scheme. In all probability residential flats will be erected on the hill-top where the house stands and on the surrounding land bungalows and houses. The bungalow at70 words
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Article, Illustration49 1929-10-31 32 Left to right Rev. Bro. Stephen, Rt. Rev. L. Perrichon, Rev. I». Ruaudel. Koh Guan Yam, champion for 1928*29. Mr. J. F. J. Ess, Rev. Bro. Stephen, Mr. R. A. Laing, Dr. H. T. Wee. N. de Souza (right) winning the 100 yards.49 words
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Article, Illustration152 1929-10-31 33 The wedding took place recently at St. George's Church, Penang, of Mr. Robert P. Kelly, Assistant Engineer, P.W.D., F.M.S., and Miss Alexandra Shanks youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shanks. The Rev. Keppel Gamier officiated. Seated (left to right).—Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Grantham, bridegroom, bride,152 words
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Article60 1929-10-31 1 General— Rubber Situation 1 Ix>ndon Rubber Stocks j Singapore Rubber Auction 1 London Rubber Market By A. W. Still 1 Local Rubber Auction A Budgrafting Problem 2 Cable News— Forward Selling of Rubber 1 Correspondence— The Rubber Slump 3 Meeting and Reports— Balgownie Rubber Estates 1 Jimah Rubber Estates60 words
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71 1929-10-31 1 Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices r~ d. i f 1 -s Mate L/don S'pore Nov. Dec. Nov. Dec. Oct. *1 US* 0.32 1 1 0 33*4 0.334 0.334 26 94 0.31 4 0.32 V» 0.32 a 4 0.324 20 9*-/ 0.31 0.324 0.33 0.32471 words
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Article38 1929-10-31 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondent states that rubber stocks snow on increase of 1,985 tons during the past week, the total now on hand being 59,484 tons.38 words
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Article145 1929-10-31 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 940th auction on Oct. 30, when there was catalogued 2,309,89! lb or 1,031.20 tons offered 1,832.123 lb. or 817.91 tons sold 1,400,649 lb. or 652.07 tons. Spot. London 8 15 16d. New York 18 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed145 words
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Article89 1929-10-31 1 Profit of Kamna Rubber Estate for year to June 30, 1929, was £3,811, against *4,000. Directors again recommend dividend of 8 per cent., carrying forward £9lO, against £638 brought in. In deducting income-tax from above dividend allowances will be made in respect of relief for Dominion tax for89 words
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Article81 1929-10-31 1 The following taluks in Madias Presidency are now closed to recruiting on account of infectious disease :—ln the area served by the Port of Madras Ganjam, Chicacole, Chatrapur, Kodala, Ichapuram and Sompeta Vizagapatam, Bobbili and Vizianagaram Bellary, Harapanhalli and Hadagallee Anantapur, Hindupur Nellore, Venkatagiri Division Salem, Hosur and Darmapuri. In81 words
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1019 1929-10-31 1 A. W. Still - CBy A. W. Still.) [Straits Times Copyright.Reproduction Rights Reserved.] London, Oct. 2. Stocks in the United Kingdom raised to 52,238 tons, and rumours current that Malayan gross shipments will again exceed 50,000 tons—although September was a short month—explain[Straits Times Copyright.- Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 1,019 words
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379 1929-10-31 1 LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION. Increase in London Liverpool Stocks. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, Oct. 24. Since last reporting the market has been very quiet, and at time of writing London continues so, while there are said to be more sellers than buyers in New York. Yesterday’s closing prices in379 words
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247 1929-10-31 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I London, Oct. 2t I The view that the Dutch proposal A establish a Rubber Selling Pool in ontl to stabilise prices cannot be effttJ voluntarily was expressed247 words
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189 1929-10-31 1 An extraordinary general meeting o. Balgownie Rubber Estates. Ltd., wns held at the registered office of the company. Honjr Kong Bank Chambers, on Oct. ?t. The meeting was presided over by .Mr. J. Sime, the other shareholders present beirc Messrs. C. Ritchie,189 words
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Article41 1929-10-31 1 —Reuter. Land on, Oct. 29. A fire broke out in the cargo and rubber aboard the China StDam Navigation Company’s Ningchow at Liverpool yesterday It was got under control by niidnign thousands of gallons of water pumped in.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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2024 1929-10-31 2 The annual meeting of Jimah Rubber Estates, Ltd., whs held in the Exchange ~m ’Fullerton Building, on Thursday, Mr i F Baddeley presiding. Others present in Eluded the Hon. Mr. A. S. K. Macdonald, and Si c. W Miles, J. Lyle, E. Ncwberv.2,024 words
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1513 1929-10-31 2 A BUDGRAFTING PROBLEM. In Field or Nursery IMPORTANT POINT FOR MALAYA. There is subject matter for a very interesting and vitally important controversy in tho chapter on Budgrafting in the Field versus Budgrafting in the Nursery which appears in the much enlarged, thoroughly revised and extensively re-written edition of Gough’*1,513 words
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1323 1929-10-31 3 At an extraordinary general meeting of The Tapah Kubber Estates, Limited, held at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore, at noon on Saturday, the 26th October, 1929, the chairman (Mr. W. H. Macgregor) moved 44 That the directors1,323 words
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Article641 1929-10-31 3 Alaco £1 2'hX Allagar (2 I 23; AngloMalay (£1) 20 6; Ayer Kumng (£1) 4 s Bahru (Sel.) (2 6/3; Bakap (£1 > i Banteng (ill Batang Consolidated (2/) 1 <; Batu Caves (£ll 21/3; Batu Tiga (£1) 11/16; Rckoh (2 1/6 Beranang (2 »23;641 words
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752 1929-10-31 3 Capital Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall A Company A Co. Evatt. 389,293 1 15 p.c. year ended 28-2-29 Allenby ($1) 2.15 2.25 2.00 2.20 160.000 10 p.c. int. a c year 30-9-29 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.60 1.80 1.50 1.60 435.425752 words
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Article43 1929-10-31 3 The rate of assessment prescribed by the Rural Board, Malacca, to be paid in respect of each pound of rubber removed during the third quarter of this year from estates of 100 acres or more has been fixed at .70 cents a pound.43 words
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Article65 1929-10-31 3 [The Strait* Time. i. not to.pon.iM.,, the opiniona of ita correspondents r •pondenta should bear in mind that must be short and to the point, i** epistles are liable to be rejected down. Correspondents must enclose ♦k'* 1 names and addresses, not necessarily t publication but as guarantee of65 words
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Article335 1929-10-31 3 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,—Rubber at piesent prices does not show a reasonable return on capitalneither does it encourage fresh plantinr and if the future needs of the world *5 to be Jaken care of, it is essential that fresh planting be undertaken in335 words
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451 1929-10-31 3 In their report, dated Oct. 29, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Although the price of tin during the period under review has shown a small advance over the low level reached during the previous week, there appears at the moment to451 words
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