The Straits Budget, 31 July 1930
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1930-07-31 1 The Straits Budget BEING TriE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY 1 ;UM SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1930. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article327 1930-07-31 1 k \DERS p If.., Round Table Conference B(' hr istian Reunion J piracy VT 3.4 Singapore N<* d H t A 4 India's Change of Heart R"he Hammer Settlement ■Occasional Notes 6 ■leframs, Reuter end P*t Week’, X>-21 fc Artion 17 0} 1 ■Well-known Spectators ■St. Andrew'. athedral Kphone327 words
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Article1806 1930-07-31 1 KimL. V ,ucas who was manager of tc* n i jUm Pur branch of the General irj] u >M he went on leave in ma rried to Miss May Miller, He 7. y r/n Birmingham, on Saturday Tho k nanp Yit P*?*s, Ltd., ha s on May1,806 words
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2645 1930-07-31 2 Home Agents’ Charges Discussed. INSURANCE RING.” REFUSAL TO GRANT A MONOPOLY. Gonsiderable discussion took place at a meeting of the Municipal (’ommissioners on July on the acceptance of tenders from the Home Agents, and the opinion was expressed that wherever possible profeienee should be given to local2,645 words
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Article138 1930-07-31 2 Mercy Recommended Hr Trolley-bus Driver. Veernsamy, the driver of a trod*} was on July 23 sentenced to n simple imprisonment at the Assizes by Mr. Justice Cobbett charge of causing death by a, ra r The prosecution alleged that 1 cused drove his bus in such a recK138 words
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Article73 1930-07-31 2 Cashed Cheque He Found" A Purse. (From Our Own Correspond Klang. An unemployed Chinese acfoi r; $150. or three months’ rigoi" 1 ment, here on Saturday I" 1 money he found to his o'vn u The fine was paid the sani''foil was i toted that t he73 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1114 1930-07-31 3 —Straits Times, July 24. 1 than three months the Round u, 1 Conference, upon the decisions 1 h ,1 it which the nature of India’s Lrconstitution must to a very large nt depend, will assemble in London, time is short. When one considers ,e ‘h there—Straits Times, July 24. - 1,114 words
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Article1108 1930-07-31 3 V. I 4 I I I A V B lilt' U f V Straits Times, July 25 In the course of a speech at the opening ot the Lambeth Conference, which is being attended by 300 Anglican bishops, His Majesty the King referred in impressive terms to theV. I 4 I I I | A V B lilt' U f V * * »' • . Straits Times, July 25 - 1,108 words
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Article1158 1930-07-31 3 be reported from time to time.—Straits Times, July 20. Once again Bias Bay pirates luue made what they would consider a completely 'Uccessful haul. Carefully avoiding such vessels as carry aimed guards, and varying their former tactics by boarding a ship !n Hong Kong instead of in Singapore, theybe reported from time to time.—Straits Times, July 20. - 1,158 words
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Article1113 1930-07-31 3 —Straits Times, July 2S. In a recent Note of the Day on this we referred to the “scrap the lot policy advocated by a good many people who know their Singapore well with regard to the larjre area in the centre of the town occupied l»y the Law—Straits Times, July 2S. - 1,113 words
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Article1201 1930-07-31 4 Straits Times, July 29. Within the past three weeks there has been a revolutionary change in the attitude of many of the leaders of Indian opinion towards the Round Table Conference. That change dates from July 9, when the Viceroy, addressing a joint session of theStraits Times, July 29. - 1,201 words
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Article916 1930-07-31 4 •oasonable in us .—Straits Times. July For $70,000 a year 'V. Hammer and Company, Limited, have bought immunity from competition for a period of nine years. That, in a sentence, is ihe meaning of the settlement announced at yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, and if they•oasonable in us – .—Straits Times. July - 916 words
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Article264 1930-07-31 4 Malay Driver Acquitted Atfl Johore. I The ease in which Abdid Aziz, driver, was charged with death of Mr. J. J. Conway oi tr.e pore office of the American K.\'P l at Juhore Bahru, by a rash and n g. act ended in Mr. L.264 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article54 1930-07-31 5 Straits Times, July 24. T pystandor has a story under the 1 iw u iau of a party where the >oV included Evelyn Laye, Dorothy Heather Thatcher. Ursula Jeans, iiran and Noe! Covard. And B f I MW* “boat Ms Far r st t ri p.—Straits Times, July 24. - 54 words
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Article105 1930-07-31 5 TUMOUR IN ADVERTISING !—Straits Times, July 24. u.minur in advertising has become Sh more popular of recent years, but r something a lilt.* our of the SLrv in the following advertisement |j U ‘recently appeared in a leading nKll ai newspaperA woman was J'v charged with hitting her husband h!—Straits Times, July 24. - 105 words
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Article264 1930-07-31 5 ETACHMENT I?* nwn iar Hnniu a> —Straits Times, July 24. This i< one of Singapore’s true stories d though it (1 »es not po nt a moral it is interesting example of American singlerrledness. They met in a Singapore tel. as people do meet in local hotels, pause both wereI?* nwn iar Hnniu a> ’—Straits Times, July 24. - 264 words
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Article363 1930-07-31 5 hit, Ti!! S m thc lnu!>! July 24. ><» lions and tig**rs climb trees A st intc-rt ding controversy on this sub1 h ;l recently arisen in the columns t!io London Times. The discussion 1 stiu-tcd I v Lady Mabel Mellor who lte that, in touring through thehit, Ti!!S m,thc lnu!>!, July 24. - 363 words
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Article155 1930-07-31 5 THE DUTCH RESTRICTION. —Straits Times, July 25. IUIW. f■ fact that 112 of I r Prod Jr er! th of Dutch 'voted for the restric(I in d J (>n,y 21 voted against 1 U ,nd| cafco that Dutch opt- nion is almost solidly in favour of the j -•'U'-geatio.i to—Straits Times, July 25. - 155 words
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Article162 1930-07-31 5 —Straits Times, July 25. After systematically wrecking more ♦han 18,000 antiquated cars, the Ford Motor Co. has found that the salvaging of materials obtained in this way is a practicable proposition. The company is, therefore, to continue the work on an extensive scale. Any make of—Straits Times, July 25. - 162 words
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Article205 1930-07-31 5 worse ofT than ourselves.—Straits Times. July 25. Though the people of Malaya consider themselves hardly used in the matter of tin and rubber, there are other Eastern communities which regard them with envy. That, at any rate, was the opinion expressed by a recent arrival from the China Coast.worse ofT than ourselves.—Straits Times. July 25. - 205 words
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Article315 1930-07-31 5 Straits Times, July 25. If the Licensing Commission, which is ■onsidcring the great question of to drink or not to drink, does nothing else, it is at least producing good copy for the newspapers. Thus, at a recent sitting, the members were favoured by the views ofStraits Times, July 25. - 315 words
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Article199 1930-07-31 5 “THE GREATEST GOOD. mv- mi im i i uiuuuimit < —Straits Times, July 26. There are signs that Government is at Inst investigating the problem presented by the continued influx of coolie labour to a country which is already resorting to emergency measures to relieve the plight of coolies thrownmv- mi im i i uiuuuimit < —Straits Times, July 26. - 199 words
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Article330 1930-07-31 5 —Straits Times, July 26. We cordially endorse the suggestion of a correspondent that the young men and rtatdens who answer the telephone in Singapore offices might learn to perforin this comparatively simple duty a good deal more efficiently. The establishments which undertake to give business training and teach—Straits Times, July 26. - 330 words
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Article358 1930-07-31 5 “G. B. S.’s BIRTHDAY. —Straits Times, July 2fi. What must the world have been like 74 years ago yesterday There was no Bernard Shaw in it Yet how many people think of July 20 in the same breath with the Fourth of July, August 4. the glorious First of Jure,—Straits Times, July 2fi. - 358 words
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Article127 1930-07-31 5 Straits Times, July 28. We are not able to sav that the incident here recorded oe urred in Singapore—-as it might well have done —hut we have the authority of the Mercantile Guardian for asserting that something of the sort rea'lv happened A. wholesale house had occasion to writ,*Straits Times, July 28. - 127 words
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Article244 1930-07-31 5 x v/* III I i, lllllj }/U Vc illv Wflj IU still better understanding.— Straits Times July 28. The excellent address on the outlook and ideals of the Malay which the Hon. Inche Mohomed Eunos delivered at the last luncheon of the Rotary Club deserves to be readx v/* III | I i, lllllj }/U Vc illv Wflj IU still better understanding.— Straits Times July 28. - 244 words
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Article437 1930-07-31 5 THE SINGAPORE POLICE llv W I I e I M I III Lilt 11 I I I it U 1 l n lilt V have to face. Long may it continue Straits Times, July 2X. The current number of the Police Journal, which is a quarterly review for th. 1llv « % W I I e I ' M I III Lilt 11 I I I it U 1 l n lilt V have to face. Long may it continue ! — Straits Times, July 2X. - 437 words
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Article65 1930-07-31 5 American opposition.— Straits Times, July 2th It took Young Stribling loss than two rounds to dispose of the British heavyweight Phil Scott, who was christened the Horizontal Champion by the American Press. Thus the weary search for British talent most, still go on. The public is becoming tiredAmerican opposition.— Straits Times, July 2th - 65 words
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Article248 1930-07-31 5 «ver the bags containing the gold. Strait. 'limes, July In the wordy pamphlets of correspondence schools, who turn office-boys into company din ctors, the importance of per. onal magnetism is usually stressed with some vigour. This peculiar attribute is supposed to irive added power to those who«ver the bags containing the gold. Strait.- 'limes, July - 248 words
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Article365 1930-07-31 6 —Straits Times, July 29. Started largely owing to the enthusiasm of l.adv dementi, the Malayan Arts and 4drafts Society appears to meet a iciil need and should have a su cessful career. The exhibition of Malayan c»a!lsmanship displayed ut an At llonn* in Government House yesterday was—Straits Times, July 29. - 365 words
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Article141 1930-07-31 6 V ‘-nu was as calm and peaceful as he deserved.—Straits Times .July 30. Hy fhe death of Mr. Edward Salzmann, wjio passed away this morning in his N7th yar, Singapore loses a unique personality. To have lived f»fi years in a tropical city and to have retained– V , “ ‘-nu was as calm and peaceful as he deserved.—Straits Times .July 30. - 141 words
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Article182 1930-07-31 6 i vviiii Lilli LitHliLIOn Straits Times, July 30. When Mr. Justice McCabe Reay made a series of startling allegations concernmi-- the administration of justice in Johore fnd expressed resentment at the treatment accorded him by members of the executive in the State, we commended his courage. In thei vviiii Lilli LitHliLIOn .— Straits Times, July 30. - 182 words
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Article224 1930-07-31 6 Strait Times, July .‘)0. Evidently people from the F.M S arc popular in Cyprus and the island wants to see more of them. We have just received J, IHt,r the general manager of the Cyprus Government Railway stating that n party of well-known Kuala I.umpur residentsStrait . Times, July .‘)0. - 224 words
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Article239 1930-07-31 6 Straits Times. July .10. A remarkable story comes from Paris concerning a fox terrier which once belonged to the late Oemenceau. i ids dog was very fond ot going for long rambles in Paris and. when it was tired, would jump into a stationary taxi-cab andStraits Times. July .10. - 239 words
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Article318 1930-07-31 6 Advocate Ordered To Return Fee. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 28. A case concerning a quarrel between Sikhs which had been postponed six times was again called at the police court today, when six Sikhs were charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to two other318 words
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Article76 1930-07-31 6 Two Chinese Sustain Fatal Injuries. While scaling trees for fruit on Tuesday, two Chinese fell and sustained injuries from which they died on their way hospital. Leo Puah. a man of 55 fell >ir a tree at Pasir l’anjang, and another, < hia „\gi e Tee, aged76 words
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1362 1930-07-31 6 Lady dementi’s ‘At Home.’ GOVERNMENT HOUSE DISPLAY. Unique designs in almost forgotten j; r j > and crafts were on view on Monday in the ball room of Government House, wnen l ady Clement! held an at home.” jWithin the room was artistically displayed on1,362 words
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Article201 1930-07-31 6 Pushed Overboard From Sampan. According to a report made to the police yesterday a Chinese sewing machm salesman had an alarming exr* rietu'** ,11 eluding a swim for life in the hail* 1 river, early or. July 24 after F-ing a lie machine. It is stated that201 words
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Article29 1930-07-31 6 Keutcr. Breach in Railway hif Quetta Cut Off* Simla, July h in tl,e The floods have caused a ,l c uttinU Shikarpur-Jocohphad rai'.waj cil Quetta. —Router.Keutcr. - 29 words
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Article7174 1930-07-31 7 I Replies to Mr. Justice I McCabe Reay. I NO INQUIRY. I Strong Comment By I General Adviser. I Groat interest was aroused in Malaya I the latter part of last year by certain Citieisms of the administration of Johore Ittered bv Mr. Justice McCabe Reay,7,174 words
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Article48 1930-07-31 9 Hankruptcy Petition Withdrawn. ‘ttir ,,ankru Ptcy Court when the aj, a a Petition against Mr. M. V. n i»c” arr *stc»r, came up for men,1 r Justice Stevens, it was ’ti nn nt had been reached, and withdraw was sought. .1 d leave to withdraw.48 words
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Article2043 1930-07-31 9 Fifty Per Cent. Reduction. HUGE LOSS TO BOTH PARTIES. At a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on July 29 the President (Mr. R. J. Farrer) announced the terms of the provisional agreement with Hammer and Co. He said the following were the principal heads of the provisional2,043 words
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Article293 1930-07-31 9 Surprise for Sleeping Delegates. A translation of a report sent to Red comrades in Malaya with Bolshevik compliments,” was one of the many Communist documents produced by Chief Inspector Prithvi Chand of the Special Branch of the Singapore Criminal Intelligence Department, before Mr. C. Wilson, the Criminal District293 words
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Article1723 1930-07-31 10 Penang Races Sequel. LIBEL IN NEWSPAPER LETTER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pinang, .July 2(f. In the Supreme Court today, Mr. Justice Sproule awarded $5,000 damages and costs on a higher scale against the Pinang Gazette to Major K. C. Doyle, official judge »>f the S.R.A.1,723 words
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Article486 1930-07-31 10 Mr. George Fernando’s Affairs. Mr, George Fernando, at one time .rtaiiuger of the Adelphi Hotel, "ho "ft:* recently brought back to Singapore from ('eyIon on an extradition warrant issued by the Official Assignee, was again be- fore Mr. Justice Stevens in the Bankruptcy Court on486 words
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Article20 1930-07-31 10 .—Reuter. New Zealand’s Contribution Of £125,000. Wellington, July 24. The budget estimates provide £125,060 for the Singapore Base.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 20 words
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Article787 1930-07-31 10 Judgment Reserved. THE REAL OBJECT OK THE ACTION.(From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 23 After extending over three days th. Stadium appeal case came to a dnL f-M S Court of Appeal tod thief Justice, the Hon. Mr L n Elphinatone, K.C., reserving judgment The appeal787 words
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Article, Illustration637 1930-07-31 11 56 Y ears in Singapore. ON<; LIFE DEVOTED TO U MUSIC. The ..UU*st European resident of SingaMr. Edward Charles Salzmann, l.-id peacefully away at his house, Olga rt early yesterday morning, in his 7th veal'll,. had lived in Singapore for 50 years, rivilur i n637 words
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Article402 1930-07-31 11 Allegation of False Registration. A further stage was reached on Tuesday in the case in which the allegation of putting forward, as a claimant to her husband’s share in an estate, a child not h:r own, but falsely registered as hers, s made against a widow named Goh402 words
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Article188 1930-07-31 11 Seven Years for Fruit Robbers. Sentence of seven years’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. Justice Cobbett at the Singapore Assizes on Tuesday afternoon on the two Chinese who w.re charged with robbery in the course of which murder was committed, in consequence of a fight on a188 words
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Article80 1930-07-31 11 Assignment or Transfer Prohibited in B.N.B. A Bill to be introduced into the Legislative Council of British North Borneo provides:—“No pension, gratuity or other allowance granted by the Government of the State on the retirement or death of any person in the publicservice of the State shall be80 words
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Article83 1930-07-31 11 Adelphi Hotel to Pay $11,000. Only the $11,000 admitted by defendants was allowed Mr. H. H. Willies by Mr. Justice Steve "ir, delivering judgment yes terday in the Singapore Supreme Court suit in which Mr. Willies, managing director of the Adelphi Hotel before it was taken over83 words
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Article341 1930-07-31 11 Chinese Woman Driver In Accident. A young Chinese woman who gave her evidence through an interpreter was the driver of one of the cars involved in an accident which was the subject of u claim for damages by Mr. G. F. Strickland before the Civil District Judge (Mr.341 words
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Article108 1930-07-31 11 Young Chinese on Murder Charge. A murder in which a man of 57 years was hacked to death in a plantation off Yeo Chu Kang Road is now engaging the attention of the Paya Lebar police. The attack was made on Monday morning and a young Chinese108 words
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Article53 1930-07-31 11 .—Reuter. Many Small Traders Arrested In Moscow. Riga, July 28. The Soviet Press reports that the Ogpu has rounded up large numbers of small traders in Moscow on charges of speculating in foodstuffs. Some have been summarily banished, without trial, to North Siberia, while others are confined in.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article36 1930-07-31 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 28. While trying to separate two dogs fighting, Mr. Ong Beng Cheang, of the P.W.1)., Penang, fell, and was made unconscious. He died without recovering COlloC’ioUolK'b "i.36 words
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Article629 1930-07-31 11 Terms of Settlement Drawn Up. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 23. After prolonged litigation a settlement was announced in the F-.M.S. Court of Appeal today before the Chief Justice, he Hon. Mr. L. H. Elphinstonc, K.C., Mr. Justice Farrcr-Manby, and Mr. Justice Burton, of629 words
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Article70 1930-07-31 11 Would-be Rescuer Rescued Himself. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 27. The inquest on Lee Chontf Boon, a Singapore youth who was drowned at Tanjonj? Bungah on July 20, has been postponed for further evidence. It was stated that when Lee Chonir Boon called for help, his companions70 words
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Article66 1930-07-31 12 [The Straita Time* in not ft-i>on»ible foi the opinions of it* correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that lettert must be short and to the point. Loup epistles are liable to be rejected or cui down. Correspondents must enclose then names and addresses, not necessarily foi publication but as66 words
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Article230 1930-07-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A letter under the above headin# signed by Mr. W. Dunm?n, which appeared in a recent issue of the Straits Times in an excuse for claiming that my name may be included amongst those «»f the pioneers of230 words
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Article425 1930-07-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —When reading Selamat's notes I thought I should be about the only one who was here in the early nineties. Perhaps Selamat would be interested to hear details of poor Jack Heugh of the Rattler as he was always know n.425 words
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Article408 1930-07-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —One needs little reflection to discern the principles underlying this policy Examples from U.S.A., South Africa and elsewhere show clearly that disruption rather than unity is to he contemplated by the introduction of elements of population not easily assimilable by408 words
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Article151 1930-07-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —There is much talk and writing at the moment on unemployment. Many schemes and suggestions are put forward, all wanting Government support. To look for support from the Government is futile. What is the attitude of Government towards unemployment151 words
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Article164 1930-07-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I wish to register a strong protest against the reckless way motor lorries are driven in the Katong district. There are many residents here who are terrified when their children return home late. They realise the danger from these164 words
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Article258 1930-07-31 12 THE ETERNAL HULLO.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I feel confident that if you tried to institute a campaign for better efficiency on the part of telephone operators, some improvement might be effected. It would be interesting to know exactly how many minutes a day are wasted258 words
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Article186 1930-07-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Apropos your article in yesterday’s issue, perhaps the following may interest your readers I have seen large rubber badly damaged owing to being used by a tiger as scratching posts. The honey bear which raids my estate at night186 words
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Article202 1930-07-31 12 FIGURES TALK To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The following figures, which will be of some interest to many of your readers, predict a happy augury for the three Great Powers, viz., Great Britain, the United States and Japan. They show a very curious coincidence. King President Emperor202 words
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Article264 1930-07-31 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—We are now experiencing the most severe slump in the history of commerce in Malaya. Rubber, tin, produce, shipping and every other enterprise is at an alarmingly low ebb. Europeans on being dismissed, having their pay reduced and having to retrench264 words
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Article371 1930-07-31 12 Death of Mr. G. Simpson In Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 23. The death of Mr. George Simpson, Chief Police Officer, Negri Sembilan, occurred at the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpr f about 7 o’clock yesterday evening. Mr. Simpson, who was 54 years of371 words
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Article161 1930-07-31 12 Chinese Chop Heavily Fined. Alleged to bo the wholesale <H rll J of labels which were on the Eveready Flashlight hopi" Poon Chung Hing, proprietor <> ro5 e* Hokien Street, was on Tucs rt cuted before Mr. C. Wilson, tl Criminal District Judge. n «tanc e The case161 words
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4191 1930-07-31 13 An Enthusiast Writes a Book about Kis Favourite Pastime: Cricket—The Passing of the Golden Age—Grim Truths about the Present —A History of Chinese Drama. The Summer Game. (‘rirkcf. My Neville Cardus. (The Fn ,r|ish Heritage Series). With an introduction by J. C. Squire. Longmans, Green.4,191 words
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Article196 1930-07-31 14 Unemployment Inquiry In Penang.. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Fenang. July 23. In v:e*\\ i f tbe* establishment of an uneinph.ymen' camp in Kuala Lumpur, the Chim e* Town Hall her.* is collecting .daiidics to find the number of people out <f v. ml: in Fenang. Mi*. Kh ic196 words
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Article115 1930-07-31 14 Six Months for Society’s President. Described as a eiosporate character anil president of one of the most dangerous r antones( societies in Singapore, Koh Kow Kan was on Monday sentenceel to six month d rigorous imprisonment by Mr. F. S. Williams, the* Second Police Magistrate. By the round-up115 words
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Article114 1930-07-31 14 Mr. C. D. Cox and Miss Flora Snow. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church on July 24 of Mr. Charles David Cox, of the P. and O. Panking Corporation, and Miss Flora Snow, the elder daughter of Capt. and Mrs. A. Snow, of Singapore. The ceremony114 words
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Article98 1930-07-31 14 Prison and Flogging For Chinese Gangsters. Arrested by the Singapore Detective Department as a result of an ambush in (irove Road on July 2d evening, three Chinese were charged with being in possession of arms before Mr. C. Wilson, the Singapore Criminal District Judge, yesterday, whervall three98 words
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Article1500 1930-07-31 14 14 Suggested. DISCUSSED BY JUDGE AND COUNSEL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 24. An unsuccessful attempt to set aside a six-year-old administration order was the subject of an appeal in the F.M.S. Court ot Appeal today. The appellant in the case was1,500 words
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Article88 1930-07-31 14 Acquitted of Causing H ur Pier Porter. (From Our O^^orrespondent.) Penang. J» lv f Mr. A. R. Green, of the Penanic c0li rt Boarfl, was discharged in the J nW ri? here today when accuse'! ttc nh» nl causing hurt to a porter ropier on July 14. tl88 words
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Article1562 1930-07-31 15 Seizure by Police. uFAVY fines imposed ON CHINESE. v PC qae! to the seizure of a large tjtv of contraband chandu in the a n Besar district during the early f j u iy 4 by the Rochore police hcar d in the Singapore criminal disr1,562 words
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Article75 1930-07-31 15 Read at Meeting of Malacca Historical Society. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Gajah, July 2">. A special general meeting of the Malacca Historical Society was held yesterday, Major Bone presiding. The chairman read an interesting report on excavations after which the election of officers took place. Father Francois75 words
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Article1334 1930-07-31 15 Supreme Court Appeal. DISMISSED BY CHIEF JUSTICE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 25. In the Supreme Court, this morning before the Hon. the Chief Justice, Mr. L. H. Elphinstone, K.C., the Hon. Mr. S. eerasamy proposed the admission to the Bar of the F.M.S.1,334 words
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Article94 1930-07-31 15 Unusual Defence In Murder Case. An, unusual defence was set up l»y the Chinese, (»oh Hua Wee, whose trial on a charge of having committed murder while committing’ robbery in a sundry goods shop at Seletar on the night of March l.'» last was resumed before Mr.94 words
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Article92 1930-07-31 15 i Alleged Murder at Sungei Buloh Estate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 2S. A Tamil named Kuppun was charged before Mr. (J. If. Nash in the police court today with the murder of another Tamil named Subrain on the evening of July on Sungei Iluloh92 words
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874 1930-07-31 16 Acquitted on Murder Charge. ('hua Peng Chua, alias Ah Boon, wa> charged with murder at the Assizes hefpre Mr. Justice Cobbett on July 24 afternoon. It was alleged that the crime was committed by the accused and two others lx*'a use their victim refused to874 words
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Article164 1930-07-31 16 Chinese Medicine Store Employees Arrested. The running of a public lottery is alleged against five Chinese by the Singapore (lambling Suppression Department, whose officers raided a Chinese drug store at the junction of Rochore Road and North Bridge Road on July 24. All the accused were charged by164 words
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Advertisement212 1930-07-31 16 /'/a 5? ti crAA> Ol m q V »1 A vT' ft V m 7a ft Trr^ y Friend in Need i Mental anguish, grief, worry, extreme heat all tend to produce headaches and nervous exhaustion Then it is that “4711 Eau de Cologne is a friend indeed. A. little212 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration35 1930-07-31 17 UK. the Governor and Lady dementi returned to Singapore from a trip to Penang and Kedah last Tuesday. They are seen leaving the steamer for Government House.35 words
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Article, Illustration6 1930-07-31 18 The stand for filling bot tles.6 words
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Article, Illustration61 1930-07-31 20 At the Rangoon Road School Sports. Mr L C Coleman (Inspector of Schools Mrs. Colemar. nd Cart. O. C W illiams Pi \\\rc among those presur Meyer Chambers in Raffles Place. A cluster during football on the I’adang The reconstruction of Beach Road. Singapore. Robinson Road under repair.61 words
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Article1207 1930-07-31 21 n F.M.S. Innovation. \OVEL EXHIBITION IN KUALA LUMPUR. ,From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 24. In order to introduce to the public the omotives and rolling-stock recently ntroduced on the F.M.S. Railways, a r'ovel exhibition was held this morning Kuala Lumpur Station. The proceedrs1,207 words
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Article412 1930-07-31 21 Opened Seven Years After It Was Suggested. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, July 26. The new club house of the Gardens I Golf luh was officially declared open by i the British Resident of Selangor, the Hon. Mr. J. Lornie this afternoon. The clubhouse at present is412 words
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Article305 1930-07-31 21 Competition Meeting At Government House. F>y kind invitation of Lady Clementi the tnrl (inides Association held their first annual Inter-company competition meeting at Government House on Saturday afternoon. Lady Clementi entertained the Guides and Brownies to tea and later inspected each ompany and Pack, accompanied by the305 words
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Article365 1930-07-31 21 3 I I Given Badminton Court For Exercise. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Luinpur, July 2(5. Presiding at the annual general meeting j of the Chinese Maternity Association, i held at the Chinese Maternity Hospital, Kuala I.umpur, yesterday, Mr. W. D. j Grove said that from the365 words
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Advertisement48 1930-07-31 21 II. 8. DE SILVA BROS.. Manufacturing Jewellers and Diamond Merchants ATTRACTIVE NEW LINES IN HALL MARKED SILVER GOODS Sporting Cups Medals Shields Wedding Presents Wrist Watches, etc. Special Attention is given to outstation orders. j All Inquiries and Repairs will receive prompt and personal attention. 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE.48 words
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Article1263 1930-07-31 22 European Aloofness.” HON. INCHE M. EUNOS'S ADDRESS. A n inteiv<ting analysis of the aspirations of tin* Malay was the subject of an hduress given by the Hon. Inche Mohomed Kunos at the weekly luncheon of the Singapore Rotary Club on July 25. He said1,263 words
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Article398 1930-07-31 22 Owners’ Appeal Against $51,697 Award. The* deviation of the railway from Rukit Timah to Tanjong Pagar was the subject of a land acquisition appeal that came before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) sitting with Messrs. R. II. Young and J. P. Penncfather as assessors. The land398 words
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Article730 1930-07-31 22 Glimpses of Kuala humour In 1891. We give below the last of ih.> of articles by Selamat on the i i bygone days. a ot I went to Kuala Lumpur to st-n- a relation of the family vvh. "’i th another man Mr. T., managed c730 words
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Article72 1930-07-31 22 Case Against Turf Club Bookmaker Dismissed. (From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, J ll,v Judgment has been given in V Cl'- which two Siamese sued the i. cr fo' and Mr. D. A. Poston, ii. n bon*." j Tes. 88,520 in connection witn a i bet. „|ounf*72 words
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Advertisement53 1930-07-31 22 Adelphi Hotel SINGAPORE. The Home—Away—From—Home of Discriminating Travellers. The ONLY HOTEL in Singapore fitted throughout with modern Sanitation and Shower Baths. TEA DANCES Every Tuesday. AFTER DINNER DANCES Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. ROOF GARDEN CINEMA Every Sunday and Monday Evening. LADIES' LOUNGE PALM COURT ADELPHI HOTEL, LTD. 1 MuiUnic53 words
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Article424 1930-07-31 23 pci your deliberations.”—British Wire- King's Speech to 300 Bishops. PRESENT NEEDS. Mental Wounds Which War Inflicted. Rugby, July 23. T u Ki„.r and Queen today greeted, at k n Palace, the 300 bishops in 1 j m for the Lambeth Conference. a speech to them His Majestypci your deliberations.”—British Wire- - 424 words
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Article91 1930-07-31 23 abour Party’s View of Mace Incident. London, July 23. abourTH"*, of the Parliamentary r n Hr ‘r votes to 28 recorded 'jl.r r,'. .b*' 1 11 r *be action of Mr. iii.' t’n.. U Peckham) in remov’vroflit a *u n Jul y n* as bringing t"rftnt t r• ■ - 91 words
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Article59 1930-07-31 23 —Reuter. ettin K Ready lor Flight To Australia. New York, July 23. Mll< Jr- Kingaford Smith, aecomt M‘L Saul and Mr. John «‘f pjs companions on the t is leaving for I o 1 1 will he a solo flight in a spoils •‘fir?.,, v,, *h a Gypsy•—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article108 1930-07-31 23 Women Volunteers Present a Problem. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, July 25. The Calcutta Police faced a peculiar situation this evening. At live o’clock GO women Congress Volunteers determined to go in procession through the Indian quarter, in spite of the prohibition. The police stopped them,108 words
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Article239 1930-07-31 23 Router. Importance of British Mission. London, July 2G. According to the secretary of the Manchester Cotton Trade Statistical Bureau, the trade mission to the Far East will consist in the main of a mission to study the markets from the point of view of trade generally andRouter. - 239 words
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Article141 1930-07-31 23 —British Wireless. Inquest on the Victims Opened. Rugby, July 23. The coroner's inquiry into the death of the six victims of Monday’s air disaster was opened near the scene of the crash this afternoon. After t.he evidence of eye-witnesses and doctors had been heard the inquest was—British Wireless. - 141 words
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Article115 1930-07-31 23 —Reuter. South American President Killed. New York, July 27. A message from Rio de Janeiro states that Signor Joao Pessoa (the President of the State of Parahyba and the Liberal candidate for the Vice-Presidency of Brazil last March) was assassinated at a cafe in the city o—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article419 1930-07-31 23 —Reuter. Compromise Reached By Admirals. Tokio, July 23. After long inactivity regarding the London Naval Treaty, Japan’s ratification processes resumed functioning today, partially as the result of the American ratification and partially because the senior naval officers’ long-drawn dispute over the treaty has ended in compromise.—Reuter. - 419 words
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Article80 1930-07-31 23 11otu an a i umi iu oodiov oiiv vumvov.wi. children of Colonial civil servants.—British Wireless. Gift of £100,000 to British Government. Rugby, July 2.3. The Rajah of Sarawak has decided that the unallocated balance, amounting to £25,000, of his gift of £100,000 to the British Government should11otu an a i umi iu oodiov oiiv vumvov.wi. children of Colonial civil servants.—British Wireless. - 80 words
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Article63 1930-07-31 23 I IV I v.ll VI —Reuter. Three Hundred Deaths In United States. New York, July 23. The four-day heat wave has ended. '1 he deaths in the New York area are officially given as 03, including 25 drowned. The heat wave was responsible for 300 deaths throughoutI IV I v.ll VI —Reuter. - 63 words
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Article231 1930-07-31 23 DM I’lll III IMUUIIU .—Hritish Wireless. Aiming at Public Ownership. MINING ROYALTIES. Bill for Nationalisation Announced. Rugby, July 27. The President of the liourd of Trade, Mr. William Graham, in a speech at a Durham miners’ demonstration yesterday, referred to the passing of the Coal MinesDM I’lll III IMUUIIU .—Hritish Wireless. - 231 words
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Article137 1930-07-31 23 —Reuter. Sharp Criticism of New Treaty. Paris, July 25. The new Treaty governing the relations between French Indo-China and tho Chinese Government is being sharply criticised. The Echo do Paris declares that it threatens the stability of Indo-China and hopes that, the French Parliament will not lightly—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article76 1930-07-31 23 —Reuter. Important Combine In Britain. London, July 26. An important banking merger lias been arranged, subject to the shareholders* assent, under which the Royal Rank of Scotland will acquire shares in Williams Deacons’ Rank by the issue of its own shares in exchange. The new combination will represent—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article66 1930-07-31 23 .—Reuter. Reductions of Staff in Bif? Firms. Rerlin, July 2K. The industrial depression in (lermany is emphasised by tlu* announcement that 10 end 12's per cent., respectively, of tho employees of Siemens and tho general Electric Company are being dismissed. Numbers of other firms are also reducing staffs..—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article679 1930-07-31 24 Reuter. —British Wireless. —Trans-Ocean. Pilot and Passenger Killed. EXCITING FINISH. Captain Broad Declared Winner. Rugby, July 23. Mr. Alan Butler today continued to hold the lead in the round-Europe air contest. He was first to reach Seville this morning, making the journey from Madrid in uReuter.; .—British Wireless.; —Trans-Ocean. - 679 words
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Article87 1930-07-31 24 Liquor Shop Raided And Looted. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, July 24. Bottles of beer and whisky were smashed and hundreds of cases of whisk) were earned away by a riotous mob of ('on£restt picketers and millhands looting a liquor shop at Howrah tonight. The besieged87 words
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Article158 1930-07-31 24 British Wireless. I Relation to Commodity Prices. Rugby, July 24. In the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked what steps he proposed to arrive at an international agreement for the rationj in? and economising the value of gold in order to stabilise itsBritish Wireless. - 158 words
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Article104 1930-07-31 24 .—Reuter. Substantial Reduction Of Interest. New York, July 26. The Mexican debt agreement provides that the total debt of £102,600,000 will bo refunded into 198,400,000 in five per cent bonds. There will also he a substantial reduction of interest arrears, which on the direct debt approximate to £40,000,000..—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article74 1930-07-31 24 .—Reuter. Reduction Below Safety Minimum. Sydney, July 24. A warning that recent events tended to reduce British sea power below the safety minimum is given in the annual report of Lieut.-Genera? Sir Henry Chauvel, f'hicf of the General Staff, Australian Forces. While drawing attention to Australia’s dangerous.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article86 1930-07-31 24 vuil —Sin Kuo Min. Chinese Shipping Magnate Assassinated. Shanghai, July 24. The managing director of the China Steam Navigation Company, Mr. Chao l ieh-chiao, has been assassinated in Shanghai. The attack was made upon him this morning and he died this evening. The assassins escaped. Mr. Chao Tieh-chiaovuil —Sin Kuo Min. - 86 words
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Article229 1930-07-31 24 .—Reuter. Position Not So Bad As Believed. London, July 25. The House of Commons, on a Board of Trade vote, yesterday afternoon discussed trade and industry—particularly the iron and steel and cotton industries. Mr. William Graham, the President of the Board of Trade, replied that.—Reuter. - 229 words
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Article145 1930-07-31 24 Reuter. Terrible Panic in Collapse Of Bridge. C< blence, July 23. The fatalities in the Cohlence disaster, caused through the collapse of a pontoon bridge, include six schoolgirls and a teacher. There was a terrible panic when the bridge collapsed. The screams of the struggling victims, lighting madly— Reuter. - 145 words
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Article125 1930-07-31 24 —Reuter. Raised as Reply To U.S.A. Madrid. July 2H. What is tantamount to Spain’s reply to the new American tariffs is contained in the tariff increases published in the official Gazette. While the new schedule is not officially intended as a reprisal against anybody ami is admittedly no—Reuter. - 125 words
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Article97 1930-07-31 24 or abandon an air journey before.—British \Y irtdess. Prince of Wales Lands At Birmingham. Rugby, July 25. The Prince of Wales left Hendon today to fly to Carnarvon to open the Royal Welsh agricultural show. Visibility and other conditions were so had that a landing was maue ator abandon an air journey before.—British \Y irtdess. - 97 words
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Article205 1930-07-31 24 i-guin—i .—Reuter. —British Wireless. Bridges Destroyed. LIFEBOATS IN RESn r WORK. L London, July 2 It is feared that lives vrorv tost j R t flood which followed a drud-Uir.i the Esk Valley, in Yorkshire. Many roads became torrent. The Whitby coastguards, wiihTSJL rocket apparatus, rushedi-guin—i .—Reuter.; .—British Wireless. - 205 words
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Article110 1930-07-31 24 Reuter. Carrying of Weapons Prohibited. Berlin, July 25. A decree has been issued prohibiting under a penalty of a year’s imprisonment, the possession of “cut and thrust* weapons without a permit, while persons attending political meetings with such weapons in their possession are liable to a minimum penaltyReuter. - 110 words
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Article80 1930-07-31 24 .—Reuter. An Interview in Naini Gaol. Poona, Judy 24. Gandhi handed Sir Tei Baha lur Saprand Mr. Jayakar a written message tor Pandit Motital Nehru and Jawahara Nehru, which the delegates are taking t Allahabad where the Nehrus arc sering terms of imprisonment.—Reuter. Allahabad, July 2<. Mr. Jayakar.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article77 1930-07-31 24 ROY AL GARDEN PARTY. tion, and today, although the skjovercast, there was no rain. Wireless. 6,000 Guests at Buckingham Palace. Rugby. July 4t The Royal garden party, which ij> rally regarded as marking the l 10 t j ie London social season, was held in grounds of Buckingham Palace whention, and today, although the skjovercast, there was no rain. Wireless. - 77 words
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Article64 1930-07-31 24 Railway Sin Kuo Mm* Soviet Demand Leads To Deadlock. Shanghai. July 4 \T stflk Messages to hand from that a further deadlock has rt .nce ncction with the Sino-Soviet 1 i nl andThe Soviet Government is now _g,,viet ing that the question <>i a t pr Treaty shouldRailway Sin Kuo Mm* - 64 words
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Article1982 1930-07-31 25 L- nsuiuver ui me victim? of this terrible calamity.”—British Wireless. WHICH —Reuter. Taking Relief to Stricken Areas. VESUVIUS. Kruption May Follow Earthquake. Rome, July 23. Hundreds of people are reported killed and man injured as the result of an earthquake in Southern Italy. The casualties include a* L- nsuiuver ui me victim? of this terrible calamity.”—British Wireless.; WHICH —Reuter. - 1,982 words
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Article47 1930-07-31 25 Reuter. Effect of Civil Disobedience In India. Madras, July 29. Ten thousand weavers at Coimbatore are idle ov g to lack of demand for silk, cotton anil i ice saris us the result of the civil disobedience movement. The weavers at Salem are also bile.Reuter. - 47 words
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Article111 1930-07-31 25 Attacked by Boy. ANIMOSITY AROUSED BY RUMOURS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, July 29. The attempted murder of a policesergeant named Ford has caused great excitement in Calcutta. Mr. Ford, who is in hospital in a critical condition, has made a declaration to the effect that111 words
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Article280 1930-07-31 25 UUCII IICULO —Reuter. Proclamation by Wafd Law. Cairo, July 28. The preamble to the Wafd Proclamation has been signed. Nahas Pasha says 44 The present Government has revolted against the constitution and has fled in the face of Parliament. The present Government is autocratic and Parliament (sic) todayUUCII IICULO —Reuter. - 280 words
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Article85 1930-07-31 25 »UII,V will I] —Reuter. New Work by British Eagle Company. New York, July 29. A message fiom Mexico City states that the Mexican Government has sanctioned the construction, by the British Eagle Oil Company, of a 140 mile pipe line extending from the Furber oilfield, on the coast»UII,V will I] .—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article119 1930-07-31 25 I I O' |\'M M Nh.Im-Nh.Iii. Deficit Estimated to Be Yen 100,000,000. Tokio, July 28. The Government is believed to be facing a great difficulty in balancing the next budget in view of a big deficit in revenue for 1930. It is reported that the Government is contemplatingI I O' |\'M ’ M Nh.Im-Nh.Iii. - 119 words
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Article544 1930-07-31 26 .—Reuter. —British Wireless. Flight Expected to Last Three Days. RELIABILITY TEST. Interesting Experiments To be Made. London, July 29. The R 10U left for Canada at 3.45 a.m. At midnight the weather reports were very satisfactory. The uirship is en route to the Hebrides, via Liverpool..—Reuter.; .—British Wireless. - 544 words
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Article85 1930-07-31 26 —Trans-Oeenn. Increase in Income Tax Enforced. Berlin, July 27. Under the special powers conferred by the President, the Government has issued decrees promulgating the finance bills which led to the dissolution of the Ueichsta;. Among other things, the decrees provide for a municipal poll tax a special levy—Trans-Oeenn. - 85 words
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Article869 1930-07-31 26 .—Reuter. examining the questions before it.—British Wireless. Opposition to Supply Eight; Members. London, July 29. In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald announced his readiness to agree that the Opposition Parties should each appoint four members o the Indian Round Table Conference.—Reuter.; examining the questions before it.—British Wireless. - 869 words
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Article139 1930-07-31 26 Reuter. Rumoured Destruction Of Consulates. Hankow, July 29. The garrison at Changsha mutinied on Sunday and evacuated the city, which the Red forces forthwith entered. In pursuance of their usual policy, they began looting and the destruction of all Government buildings, with their records, theReuter. - 139 words
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Article144 1930-07-31 26 I.—Reuter. Objection to Insurance Law. Lille, July 28. A general strike of textile workers has been now declared in consequence of the >bjection of the workers to the new national insurance law. The strikers express readiness to accept the application of the new law, but demand anI.—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article108 1930-07-31 26 Reuter. First Move in Great Trade War. New York, July 29. The first move has been made in the great trade war involving the products of convict labour under Soviet rule. The authorities have refused entry to two ships bearing wood-pulp from Russia. This is the firstReuter. - 108 words
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Article55 1930-07-31 26 —Sin Kuo Min. Text of the New Treaty Is Published. Shanghai, July 24. The text of the Sino-French Indo-China Treaty is published today. It makes provision for the establishment o! Chinese Consulates at Hanoi, Saigon and Haifong and for the extension of reciprocal privileges. The Treaty is—Sin Kuo Min. - 55 words
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Article419 1930-07-31 26 Settlements Proceeding. THE THREAT TO TRAnp IN INDIA. UE Rugby, J u i y 28 The Government of India’s a n Drw .;J of the position up to Saturday shows in the North West Frontier Provide situation in Waiiristan coming improve. The preliminary settUmL? with the419 words
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Article80 1930-07-31 26 Reuter. Novel Form of Go Slow Strike. Peking, July 57* The postmen have adopted a novel of go slow strike to lend cnipnasi? their demand for increased wages on count of the slump in silver. During the last fe\v days they ha'e refusing to chop stamps on ordinuijReuter. - 80 words
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Article47 1930-07-31 26 Reuter. Only Civil Proceedings To Be Taken. Brisbane, July The Prime Minister has orn,^ w itl Theodore that outside counsel g a ixl the opinion of the Crown Law the Attorney-General, which criminal proceedings. adoptedCivil preceedings will be no inlf Mr. Theodore declines to PoufReuter. - 47 words
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Article48 1930-07-31 26 —Reuter. Effect of Fiscal Restriction Shown. Canberra, J u The trade returns for Ju^’ by tj the fiscal restrictions n n g to^ Federal Government are beg their effects. r u ne tot* 1 The value of the imports oOO f6,000,000, compared with June last year.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article119 1930-07-31 27 —Reuter. I China’s Inland Waters. LorEIGN steamers not f u WANTED. t I Nanking, July 26. I fht* detailed programme for the abolition of shipping privileges heretofore en- i bv foreigners in inland waters, Kwh was formulated by the Ministry of Communications, has been approved by.—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article312 1930-07-31 27 .—Reuter. lAnxious to Make Friends I With Russia. I Shanghai, July 29. I The arrival of Mr. Wang Ching-wei at liking, where the ex-chairman of the fcuomintang has assumed the position of lirtual civil head of the Northern CoaliHon. is widely discussed in political circles H Nanking.—Reuter. - 312 words
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Article56 1930-07-31 27 .—Reuter. I Preference for Empire I Goods. H Wellington, July 23. He he R‘ >u *e of Representatives has the revised tariff, under which ■r-trenoe to Empire goods is extended. eference is granted in respect of ■LI"™ goods) and increased Km T e ls P rov >ded for.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article40 1930-07-31 27 —Reuter. I Marshal Feng’s Latest I Boast. Peking, July 29. an officially claims thrt Bn. ,n c ontrol at Hankow have Busies u e Kuominchun. He proH a w il 1 occupy Hankow withB ortn >ght.—Reuter.•—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article67 1930-07-31 27 —Reuter. na s Second Protest to Great Britain. |l t Nanking, July 29. F p i(rn Vtrafrv, that i the Ministr y of ft with th has lodged a second proIwpson *S;»5 n1 S h Minister, Sir Miles fuld be n V5 at r Simpson r WthernVJill f’—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article857 1930-07-31 27 —Trans-Ocean. British Wireless. —Reuter. London, July 25. In the House of Commons Mr. William Graham, the President of the Board ol* Trade, announced that the Government pro; Died to send, almost immediately, most representative Trade Mission to the l'ai Fast for the purpose of studying the—Trans-Ocean.; British Wireless.; —Reuter. - 857 words
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Article155 1930-07-31 27 ,—Reuter. Hope for Women In Bandits’ Hands. Foochow, July 24. The British and American Consuls at Foochow returned last night, bringing back 23 British and 21 American missionaries, who were marooned within the area controlled by the rebel leader menacing Foochow. Apparently not all the Americans have,—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article211 1930-07-31 27 .—Reuter. Decisive Defeat Of Government. Ottawa, July 29. With only five outstanding election results the position is Conservatives 136. Liberals 85. United Farmers 10. Progress'ves 2. Labour 3. Independents 2. Liberal Progressives 2. The Lihvitd Premier, Mr. Mackenzie King, and the Conservative leader, Mr. R. D. Bennett, have.—Reuter. - 211 words
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Article125 1930-07-31 27 —Reuter. Yen Exchange Weak. DIFFICULTIES OVER NEXT BUDGET. Osaka, July 26. exchange is weak, and the market rates are lower than the official rates owing to the piling up of Bearish factors, including the absence of export bills. The National City Bank and the Chartered Bank—Reuter. - 125 words
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Article474 1930-07-31 27 Fined for Assault on A Policeman. A 17-year-old schoolboy has just learnt that he has to abide by the law and that punching police constables on duty will not be tolerated by a fine of $10 inflicted by Mr. P. S. Williams, the Second Police Magistrate. The incident474 words
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Article92 1930-07-31 27 Wednesday Final Date For Refund Claims. It is notified that the last day on which cjaims for refund of assessment in respect of vacant houses in Singapore is Wednesday, July JO. In former years several owners have lost money because they applied too late, and usually these are92 words
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Article1237 1930-07-31 28 T.P.A. Restriction Estimate. BOLIVIAN INTEREST. t Whole-Hearted Support Obtained. A cable received by the local Advisory Council of the Tin Producers’ Association (Incorporated) from Sir William Peat in I/ondon, reveals that the latest estimated result of the combined effort of the world s principal tin1,237 words
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Article116 1930-07-31 28 Criticism from Kuala Lumpur Magistrate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 29. I wish the police would use more discretion and shadow a person they suspect for some time and not grab him before he has done anything wrong and then expect me to deal with him116 words
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Article89 1930-07-31 28 Police Ask Object of Visit To Bangkok. (l rom Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 28. Some surprise was caused here todav when it was learned that the party of bov < aids from China bad to appear before lie director- l-ncral of police to explain the object89 words
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Article977 1930-07-31 28 Revival of Activities. OFFICE BEARERS CAUGHT BY DETECTIVES. With the arrest ami conviction of five Chinese, an unlawful society described as one of the most dangerous Cantonese organisations in Singapore is now believed to have been broken up. The principal activities of the society were gang977 words
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Article829 1930-07-31 28 The following passengers are sailing |,vthe P. and O. Morea Lieut. R. Burrows, Mr. R. A. Cringle, M: end Mrs. J. R. G. Young, Mr. H. J. Murph\ Mr. M. I’. Jones, Miss V. Pepper, Mr. T. Cross, Mr. W. \V. Weston. Mr. M. L. Webber! Pi. Wilkinson, Miss829 words
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Article1240 1930-07-31 29 Spoilt by Rain. \LL SOITARE IN FIGHT FOR ASHES. Kroni Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 25. Tl'v fourth Tost match started at Man- it today before about JO,000 sneetat« i The weather was good, the wind i In.*inj.' opposite to the “dirty quarter”—j liie Derbyshire1,240 words
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Article89 1930-07-31 29 Eurasians Lose in /Selangor Cup Match. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 28. In the first mateh of the first round of the Seiangor F.A. Cup competition, Sultan Suleiman B easily defeated Eurasian B on the Kampong Bharu ground, 5—1. The Eurasians were a disappointing team and89 words
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Article161 1930-07-31 29 But Must Find a New Manager. New York, July 24. It is stated that Camera’s difficulties with the immigration authorities have been overcome. Bill Duffy, one of amera’s American managers, snys the talk about Camera serving in the Italian Army was sheer bunk.” Previously it was161 words
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Article480 1930-07-31 29 S.C.C. II and Police To Meet Again. Police 2: S.C.C. 11 2. The S.A.F A. Cup match between the Police and the S.C.C. II, played at the Arson Road Stadium on July 29 which ended in a two goals draw’, was not altogether devoid of interest, particularly during480 words
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Article, Illustration413 1930-07-31 29 Scott Out in Second Round. A DISAPPOINTING EXHIBITION. London, July 28. Young Strihling knocked out Phil Scott, the British heavyweight champion, in the second i'< un.l of a contest at the Wimbledon Stad'uin. Fifty thousand spectators saw a disapoointing e ;!*ihiiion. The fight definitely proved413 words
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Article140 1930-07-31 29 Win for Keppel Over The Garrison. The result of the match played over Keppel links on Sunday between the Keppel Coif Club and the Garrison Golf Club was a win for the home team by i0?4 to IV2. The scores were as follows, Garrison players mentioned first Brodie140 words
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Article26 1930-07-31 29 England’s Narrow Victory Over Germany. London, July 20. In a women's athletic mooting at Birmingham. England heat Gcimany by Cl points to M. Jleuter.26 words
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Article1853 1930-07-31 30 Malaya Cup Struggle. SINGAPORE WIN WITH DEPLETED SIDE. Singapore. 2. Negri Senibibn.. In spite* of tin* fact that their ***** #as Absolutely out, if Singapore had lost their ■RUlaya Cup-tit* with Negri Seinbilan which was played at the Stadium on Sunday, they would have had1,853 words
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Article495 1930-07-31 30 B.B. and I. Beaten By Etceteras. Thanks to the splendid stand of Perkins JM ,d Noon, who between them compiled 178, the Etceteras had an easy victory over the B.B. and I. by ten wickets on the Padang on Saturday. Their victory was all the more meritorious495 words
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Article519 1930-07-31 30 .—Reuter. Retained by France. COCHET’S VICTORY OVER TILDEN. Paris, July 25. The challenge round of the Davis Cup competition, between France (the holders) and the United States, began at the Auteui 1 Stadium today. Each side scored a victory in the opening singles. Tilden bent.—Reuter. - 519 words
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Article185 1930-07-31 30 Good Return in Malacca Chinesi R.A. Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malaeea, July The July Spoon Shoot of the Chinesi Volunteer Rifle Club took place at tht Bukit Sebuker Range on Sunday. The following were the scores 200 500 620 yds. yds. yds. 1 Tan heng Chuan 27185 words
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Article1036 1930-07-31 31 Nichol’s Fine Innings. 1( u\ INTERFERES WITH PLAY. London, July 25. •|>* Oval: Derbyshire defeated Surrey bv i runs. Batting: first, Derbyshire 162. Snepherd took five wickets 4J run i. Surrey replied with 158. Mitchell took five wickets for 40. In their «,,ond innings, Derbyshire did much1,036 words
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Article441 1930-07-31 31 —Reuter. United States League I Results. New York, July 23. j Today’s baseball results were as fob i lows National League. i New York beat Chicago 8—6. Brooklyn beat St. Isolds 4—l. Boston lost to Cincinnati 7 —8. Boston beat Cincinnati 6—5. Philadelphia lost to Pittsburg 1—2 and 15—16.—Reuter. - 441 words
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Article140 1930-07-31 31 Control Changes Over To S.A.F.A. From Aug. 1 the control of the football stadium at Anson Road will be vested in the Singapore Amateur Football Association. Such was the result of a decision by the Stadium Association at a meeting yesterday, when it was agreed, ,vith the approval140 words
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Article681 1930-07-31 31 Vice-Commodore’s Success KATHLEEN III AN EASY FIRST. At the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday lust both A mil li classes took part in n team race over a new southwest monsoon course, mapped out by Messrs. St. 1’aul und C. C. Blake. The teams were681 words
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Article74 1930-07-31 31 Reuter. Semi-finals of Amateur Championship. London, duly 2. r In the Scottish amateur go!f championship semifinals at Carnoustie, over IK holes, K. (Ireig, St. Andrews, heat J. Hosie, Caledonia, i! and 1 .1. WaJIare. Troon-Portland, heat J. MoConaeliie, Hitton Park, .*> and 4.— Reuter. London, duly In flu*Reuter. - 74 words
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Article95 1930-07-31 31 JACKSON. At Soebang. Java, on July »0, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Jackson, a daughter. 1 OCGIKR. At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on July 26, 1930, to .Mr. and .Mrs. S. L. Oggier, a daughter. RICHARDS.- At Government House, Saiidakan, on Monday, July 21, to His Excellency Mr.95 words
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Article61 1930-07-31 31 COX.— SNOW.—On July 24, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Charles David Cox. of Singapore, to Flora, elder daughter of Captain and Mrs. A. Snow, Grange Road, Singapore. SMITH KILMARTIN. -On July 18, at Penang, Harold A. Smith of Kombok Estate, Sungei Gadut, Negri Sembilan, to .May, daughter of the61 words
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Advertisement87 1930-07-31 31 NOTICE AM communications for both the Straits Times and the S'rnita Budget should bt addressed to the Head Oif.ce, Cecil ai.d Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlelutnts. The post free price of the Strnits Times to th** United Kingdom and foreign countries is $4S a jear. The post free price of87 words
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Obituary219 1930-07-31 31 DEATHS CIIIA. Mr. Chia Choon Kiang at his residence No. 58, Cuirnhill Road, Singapore, on Sunday, July 27, 1930. Aged 65. He leaves behind one widow, Madam Lim Chin Koon, ft sons, Messrs. Chia Chiow Hock, Chia Chiow Beng, Chia Chiow Lock, Chia Chiow Kee and Chiu Chiow Eng, 5219 words
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Article97 1930-07-31 1 General Rubber Situation 1 The Singapore Auction 1 London Rubber Market By A. W. Still 1 Necessity of Tin Stoppage Rubber Market j Marine Insurance 4 Rubber Return# J Sekong Rubber 1 Ulu Randan Estates 1 Burma-Mala.v Tin Trade and Kinaact* Stocks and Shares ,v Cable News— Dutch Planters97 words
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Article70 1930-07-31 1 Singapore Official Quotations*. Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices d. 1 I tatt< I,’don S’pwre Aug. S* 1 Aug Sept. July 24 r»r»/i« 0.17*4 0.17'. ois*4 u.i* 2. r > fi% 0.17*. <U7‘, (i.ls'i 0.1S 2*. r» 1 r>/ 1 «> 0.I7'« 0.1 7tit 0.18 0.F7\ 2K ft-S,70 words
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Article130 1930-07-31 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Assoeiation h* l«I its ItTHth auction on July *10. uhi'ii there was catalogued 2,04G,.'H*7 lit or lltXfiS t« > offered 1 r >2,2<'»l ll». or Tbfi.OG tons sold |,::ih,172 II*. or 584.i»0 ton*. Spot. London fi.VI «d. Now Vork cts. PRICES130 words
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Article207 1930-07-31 1 The National Hank of Australasia, in its last monthly circular, says that Australia must expect to experience a period of some difficulty until t!io prices of her exno.t commodities improve, or until those things which she needs to import move downward in price, in keeping v ith the207 words
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Article37 1930-07-31 1 Messrs. Harlow and Co., in their eoprn report, dated July 24, state The market has been steady throughout the week. Approximately i!7fi tons were shipped. Closing quotations are as follows: Sundried $7.00 ml mixed |7.:hj37 words
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1009 1930-07-31 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) London, July 2. The tone of the rubber market has improved, but very slightly, during the past week. In the meantime, the position has worsened, because stocks have increased and news is to hand that1,009 words
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Article107 1930-07-31 1 Reuter. Inconclusive Vote. SMALL MAJORITY ON PRODUCTION. Amsterdam, July 24. A communique states that at the meeting of the Dutch rubber producers last wee!;, 112 producers, representing a production of 38.905 tons, declared in favour of the proposals of the committee of Dutch rubber producers toReuter. - 107 words
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Article52 1930-07-31 1 .—Reuter. Further Curtailment of Output In Oklahoma. Oklahoma City, July 23. As the production of oil. already curtailed to 650,000 barrels, exceeded tlu market demand by lOo.uOO barrels, the State Corporation Commission has ordered the daily output in Oklahoma to bo reduced to 550,000 barrels until Aug. 31.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article65 1930-07-31 1 To Cease Operations for Two Months from Aug. 1. In accordance With the recommendations ot the 1 ;n I'reducers .\s.-i>ciation, the directors 1,1 8ungei Way Dredging, Lt<i.. propoa< to cease mining operations lor two months as from Aug. I. The hoard reserve the light at the end65 words
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Article410 1930-07-31 1 Serious Position. DANGER IF SCHEME IS IGNORED'.. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 27: An important statement concerning the* policy of curtailment of output was made by Mr. D. A. M. Brown at the annual meeting of the Klang River Tin Dredging Company. He said that410 words
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Article46 1930-07-31 1 Rt uter. Output Should be Reduced By 17,000 Tons. London, July 26. The Tin Producers’ Association estimate that as a result of the co-operation between the world’s chief producers the output of metallic tin to Dec. 31 will 1* reduced by 17,100 tons. —Reuter.— Rt uter. - 46 words
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Article69 1930-07-31 1 Dunlop’s Application Refused. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 2;». An application from Dunlop Plantations for permission to bring in latex by lorries was discussed at the quarterly meeting of the rural board. It was decided, in view of the fact that five ton lorries are too69 words
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Article68 1930-07-31 2 [The Straits Times is not responsible for »ho opinions of its correspondents. Corres-Dond'-nts should hear in mind that letters be short and to the point. Long or >t:es are liable to be rejected or cut Vi'vn Correspondents must enclose their a nd addresses, not necessarily for t [,Ration but68 words
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Article2565 1930-07-31 2 I We give b 'low a letter sent to the ♦lubber Growers' Association local committee by Mr. E. L. Huson, of Banting, Selangor! which has been forwarded to us for publication.] £j lt 1 venture to address you with a t \v to outlining a scheme for2,565 words
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Article583 1930-07-31 2 To tke Editor of the Straps Times. Sir, —To begin with, surely everybody believes in restriction. Survival of the fittest is too obviously a poor economicprocess as far aa Rubber and Tin are concerned. Has anybody propounded this scheme Writings on the subject have been so voluminous583 words
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Article484 1930-07-31 2 To the* Editor of the Straits 'I ’imes. Sir,— I bt»K to again put forward (tie scheme I formulated over a year or so ago. The industry then was so diV: listed at the (Jovernment handling of the Stevenson scheme that they would rot listen to any scheme484 words
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Article482 1930-07-31 3 To tht* Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— I have been reading with keen interest the attempts that have recently been made through the Press to make people resident in this country realise how their interests must tln>h with those of the wealthy rubber and tin companies registered in482 words
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Article167 1930-07-31 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—lt will be well if the magnitude of Mr. San Ah Wing’s proposal in the Dress becomes generally appreciated. Assuming we have a six-day week, that is to say as far as rubber is concerned, no tapping whatever on, say,167 words
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Article386 1930-07-31 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.---Me. A. E. Baddeley’s letter in v.»ur issue of July 21 was indeed, as he truly state's, an example and a warning. It was an example and a warning of the false uhas and loose thinking of those386 words
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Article779 1930-07-31 3 AN OBJECT LESSON To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The following passages taken from a special article by Sir Charles W Macava Hart., ex-President of the English federation of Master Cotton Spinners Associations, 1894-1914; Chairman >f ommitt/M* ol the International Fedev VnnV Ma: 1 er A r,,tton Spinners’ and779 words
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Article749 1930-07-31 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your correspondent W.R.K.” in his “Restriction Without Fears” statesthat survival of the fittest is too obviously a poor economic process as far a--rubber is concerned.” A poor process,” yes. But, unfortunately, a necessary one. 1 here is too much749 words
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Article1164 1930-07-31 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The Asiatic Planters’ Association at a recent meeting in Kuala Lunipui decided unanimously that some form of control of rubber was necessary in order to bring back prosperity to the industry. I consider that decision a w’ise cne1,164 words
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Article567 1930-07-31 4 Only Moderate Business Passing. Singapore, July 24. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report In the absence of any information as to the steps (if any) likely to be taken by growers to curtail production the market has been inclined to sag, and only a very moderate amount of business567 words
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Article176 1930-07-31 4 Presiding at the meeting of the English Beet Sugar Corporation, Ltd., on June 19, Sir Crosland Graham said the company’s factory at Cantley had worked satisfactorily during the past manufacturing season. Contracts were made with 2,957 growers for 26,206 acres of sugar beet, and the average sugar176 words
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Article66 1930-07-31 4 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., have received a telegram from the secretaries advising that the. directors of Port BicksonLnl.ut < K.M.S.) Bobber Estates, Ltd., have loci led not to recommend a dividend in respect of the financial year ended Mar. 51. 1950. The su n of £5, >oo66 words
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Article580 1930-07-31 4 Change in Inchmaree Clause. In accordance with the practice of making amendments to the clauses issued by the, Institute of London Underwriters only on Jan. 1 and July 1, it is now announced that clause No. 8 of Who Institute Time Clauses, known in practice ns the Inchmaree580 words
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Article200 1930-07-31 4 In their annual report for the year ended Bic. 31. 1929, the directors of Pacific Oilfields recall that during the past year an offer for sale of the whole of the company’s properties in California, was received, and that on Dec. 15*. li*29. an extraordinary general meeting was200 words
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Article68 1930-07-31 4 An kola. 6,066 lb. P.ajoe Kidoel. 19*1,560 lb. Balombissie.- 21,477 lb. Djasinga. IK 1,599 lb. Donowarie. 55,555 lb. Langen. 119,025 lb. Tjikasintoe. 85.252 lb. IIlu Pandan. 6.584 lb. Hlu Benut. 44,657 lb. United Patani Malaya I, 222,oOU lb. United Malacca. 50,056 lb. United Temiang (K.M.S.). United Sua Belong.-68 words
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Article49 1930-07-31 4 —Reuter. II.G.A. and Dutch Liaison Committee. RESTRICTION Details of Proposals Still Awaited. London, July 25. The recommendations of the AngloDutch Liaison Committee have been adopted by the Council of the Rubber Growers’ Association and by the majority of the representatives of the Dutch and other Continental producers.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article303 1930-07-31 4 Cessation of Tapping Proposed. A.» the result of the low price of rubber the directors of Sekong Rubber Company, of which Mr. V. R. Wickwar is chairman propose that the estate should bo closed down aad all w’ork stopped until such time as they decide to recommence operations.303 words
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Article259 1930-07-31 4 Directors’ Report To Shareholders. The directors’ report for the year ended Apr. 30, ol the l!lu Pandan (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., is as follows /our directors submit herewith a dulyaudited statement ofjiecounts of the company for the year ended Apr. 30, 1030. The accounts show a lof.s259 words
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Article36 1930-07-31 4 No Alienation of Land After July :u. It is notified that after July .‘!1 no application:; for the alienation of land for ruhher cultivation will Ik- entertained at any Land Office in Johore.36 words
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Article43 1930-07-31 4 Dredge Ceases Operations For Two Months. Sione Tin (F.M.N.), Ltd., announce (hat h.* company’s d.-dge has ceased operations fur two months as from July 24. hi accordance with the scheme of the Tin Producers’ Asjot iutiun for restrict on of output.43 words
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Article156 1930-07-31 5 Singapore, July 30. EXCHANGE. On London, Hank 4 m/> 8/3 29 32 Demand 2 3 3 ?r Private 3 m. credit 4 On Now York, demand 66 1/16 Privutc DO d'» 67% On France, Hank T.T. <.n India, Hank T.T. >n Hong Kong, Hank T.T. On Shanghai,156 words
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Article810 1930-07-31 5 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, July 30. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 41 £1 Asani Kumhang 24 6 26 5 5 Ayer llitam Tin 9 10 £1 £1 Hangrin Tin 13 '9 14/6 1 1 Butung Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Caves 0.55 0.60 1810 words
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Article208 1930-07-31 5 Decrease in United States During May. The consumption of crude rubber of all classes by manufacturers in the United a »cs in the month of May is estimated at 39.J02 long tons, according to statistics compiled nj the Rubber Manufacturers Association. This compares with an estimated consumption of208 words
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Article436 1930-07-31 5 Fraser and Co/s Weekly Report. Fraser and Co.’s report of July 29 states: Minor fluctuations only have occurred in thi prices of rubber and tin during the week ard both close unchanged at 5%d. and £137 12.-. 6d. respectively. Lack of interest makes the small business offering436 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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Article699 1930-07-31 5 ALaco (10 Allagar (2 1 9; Anglodl) 13 9; Ayer Kuning '£1* ‘*1 Bahru (Sul.) (2/) 3 9; Bakap (£1) Ms*, Banteng i£l) 3 10; Batung Consolidated >2 1 14x; Batu Caves (£1) 11 16; Batu Tiga tlli*l 1 16; Bekoh (2 12; Beranang (2699 words
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724 1930-07-31 5 n Closing Prices Crpital Issue Fraser Lyall A Paid L’p Value Dividends Company Co. Cvatt. ***** 1 5 p.c. for year 28-2-30 Allenby ($1) 1.10 1.30 1.10 1.30 216,779 174 pc. year 30-9-29 Alor Gajah (fl) 1.10 1.30 1.10 1.20 435,425 1 15 p.c.724 words
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Article282 1930-07-31 5 Why Jelai Claim Was j Abandoned. The following extract is from the report of Furma-Malay Tin, Ltd., to be placed before; the fifth general meeting at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow, covering the period of 18 months ended Apr. 80 last :—The accounts have been made up to thi;; date,282 words
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