The Straits Budget, 18 September 1930
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Title Section32 1930-09-18 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES i KSI ABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] ■No. •s.'» ss SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1930. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7cf.32 words
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Article333 1930-09-18 1 EAPEIiS l>aße and Criticism 3 Fiims for the (’domes labour's Record Road vs. l«iii Nanking's Rival A Bankrupt Government 4 Occasional ’Wtrs Megrarnh. U«uWt .and Special— Govt-ring Past Week’s News ..23-28 pictures Rulers ami High Commissioner 17 Sir evil’s Visit to 8.N.8. 18 Ba.’uu Horsemen Ba au women and333 words
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Article1759 1930-09-18 1 p f W. Bloomfield, of the Malayan Service, sailed from London Malwa for Malaya but was forced \j a to London overland from tion sto un dergo a medical examina;ann. i‘. ,M s i n K from an operation for <ilcit| s. His leave has b°en extended.1,759 words
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Article2461 1930-09-18 2 Estate of Banished Chinese. IDENTITY CLAIM. LAWFUL OR ADOPTED SON Having already occupied the attention of Mr. Justice Stevens for several days in May, the attempt to prove identity, ami consequently the right to share in the estate of Vong Swee Toni;, a former well-known2,461 words
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Article445 1930-09-18 2 Award for Glass Sand. COLLECTOR'S FIC.l'Rr OVER ALL DOUBLED Judgment was delivered on Sept r in the case in which the two Indian men owners of 76 acres of land at Charr acquired by the military authorities plied for a review of the collector’s of $122,200 odd.445 words
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Article282 1930-09-18 2 Alleged Burglar Gang Broken Up. “These are a series of events.'* remarked Mr. G. T. Peall, the acting Criminal District Judge, on Tuesday, wniu a gang of alleged burg.ars and rt < j e V and retainers of stolen property, im u two Malays, an Ambonese, two282 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1076 1930-09-18 3 CENSORSHIP CRITICISM. —Straits Times, Sept. 11. I with the advent of democracy, literary theatrical and cinema people doubtless looked for a relaxation of the supervision u-rcised by the authorities over their Productions and their presentation to the rublic. They are beginning: to find out [heir mistake. Censorship looms large in—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 1,076 words
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Article1126 1930-09-18 3 is too often lacking.—Straits Times, Sept. 12. The Colonial Films Committee, whose i eport was issued in London in mail week as a White Paper, can hardly be accused of hurrying unduly over its work, for it was appointed as long ago as March, 1929. byis too often lacking.—Straits Times, Sept. 12. - 1,126 words
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Article1039 1930-09-18 3 first.—Straits Times, Sept. 13. By a curious twist of circumstance, the Labour Government’s complete failure to cope with question of unemployment has, in a minor degree, reacted to the administration’s benefit. In the Parliamentary session which has just ended, public attention has been centred almost exclusively in thefirst.—Straits Times, Sept. 13. - 1,039 words
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Article1084 1930-09-18 3 Straits Times, Sept. 15. One of the most noteworthy features of post-YVar life in every civilised country has been the remarkable development of road transport in competition with the railways. After many years of having things very much their own way, the railway companies suddenly awoke toStraits Times, Sept. 15. - 1,084 words
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Article1192 1930-09-18 4 —Straits Times, Sept. lfi. It is no longer possible to regard the new Northern (Peking) Government as a fantastic gesture on the part of a frw discontented, avaricious and ambitious nobodies which can have no real oi 'asting political consequences. It is true ‘hat it is not yet—Straits Times, Sept. lfi. - 1,192 words
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Article1186 1930-09-18 4 —Straits Times, Sept. 17. In a previous article an effort was made to explain why it is necessary to take the new Northern (Peking) Government seriously, and some of the factors which have been responsible for giving it a presage wh’ch it might not otherwise have possessed—Straits Times, Sept. 17. - 1,186 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article96 1930-09-18 5 —Straits Times, Sept. 11. i t 3 often that little touch of uncon- oll .j humour which rings the bell of for instance a news item from > ialiu sta'es that the final count on question of whether the State of v v 01 j a should.—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 96 words
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Article134 1930-09-18 5 .—Straits Times. Sept. 11. Owing to the seriousness of the unem- me nt position in the United States, •avoiding to a cable from New York the immigration restrictions are to be furh" tightened to prevent the admission f peo'ile who might become public The statement appears to bear.—Straits Times. Sept. 11. - 134 words
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Article176 1930-09-18 5 —Straits Times, Sept. 11. There is a suggestion that the method? o*' "frightfulness” should be introduced into the warfare against rats. The Pasteur Institute has discovered a virus vhich it is hoped, will destroy these nests wholesale. The poison is known as h cillu? t|yphi murium and,—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 176 words
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Article170 1930-09-18 5 .—Straits Times, Sept. 11. Thore are little things about the ar which, perhaps, the average man has never thought of. Recently an acknowledge! authority on the practice of healing. in all its branches, quite seriously nil it* the astounding announcement that it had been statistically.—Straits Times, Sept. 11. - 170 words
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Article222 1930-09-18 5 natives round the Malayan coast.—Strait* T >mes, Sept. 11. One hears many strange storic3 of the Isaac Waltons of this world —of the maru'h|'us catches they have made, and the remarkable and various articles they have hooked, such as boots, wallets, etc., instead of, thenatives round the Malayan coast.—Strait* T>mes, Sept. 11. - 222 words
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Article234 1930-09-18 5 as far as it used to.—Straits Times, Sept 1* omen explorers who like to wander nr a L°, ne nto the big open space* are apr *rently not regarded with any great amount of favour in the interesting' country of Iraq. A sturdy conservatism' r ill persists there,as far as it used to.—Straits Times, Sept 1* - 234 words
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Article222 1930-09-18 5 —Straits Times, Sept. 12. In the East it is the custom for every one to be an unofficial uncle or aunt to a multitude of children. The little ones come up most confidently, place their tiny hands in yours, look into your eyes with a smile and say—Straits Times, Sept. 12. - 222 words
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Article379 1930-09-18 5 no tigers are found there. —Straits Times, Sept. 12. This, of course, was many years ago—in the early eighties, in fact—but it was the Singapore race course which was concerned, and undoubtedly a tiger was killed there. Mr. Donald Maw, a famous shikari, now livingno tigers are found there.—Straits Times, Sept. 12. - 379 words
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Article260 1930-09-18 5 D YE KEN YORKSHIRE —Straita Times, Sept. 13. It is always hold by Scotsmen that only those who hail from “over the border” can sing Scottish songs and equally by Irishmen that only those from the Ould counthry can render the fair isle’s folksongs satisfactorily. As regards the Welsh we—Straita Times, Sept. 13. - 260 words
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Article501 1930-09-18 5 —Straits Times, Sept. 13. The tragic eruption of the volcano on the tiny island of Strombik, off the north coast of Sicily, has a pecul.nr interest for residents in the East, few of whom can fail, at one time or another, to have seen this 3,040 feet high mountain,—Straits Times, Sept. 13. - 501 words
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Article255 1930-09-18 5 Straits Times, Sept. 15. Are the affairs of the Church of England a matter of interest to all members of the Protestant faith? Surely there can be only one answer to that question and regular attendance at St Xndrew’s Cathedral or membership of the Parochial Council are notStraits Times, Sept. 15. - 255 words
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Article237 1930-09-18 5 truth of these statements? —Straits Times, Sept. 15. Mon are always Interested when a woman sums up her own sex, for men are eternally trying to \',o it without success, and some of iur popular novelists—who proieos to know—toil us woman doe i not even understand herself.truth of these statements?—Straits Times, Sept. 15. - 237 words
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Article243 1930-09-18 5 dish of boiled beef—and carrots.—Straits Times, Sept. 15. To eat h la Titian is the latest craze in New York. There is, in that city of bright lights and brighter novelties, a restaurant where every one of the fifty-five waitresses has red hair. The proprietor simplydish of boiled beef—and carrots.—Straits Times, Sept. 15. - 243 words
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Article312 1930-09-18 5 !—Straits Times, Sept. 10. “There has been no secrecy whatever. The suggestion that the Rev. Kenneth Macpherson is unlikely to reach Malaya is* pure surmise, and nothing has been heard to indicate that it is correct. He ii not due to arrive here until November, when the agreement!—Straits Times, Sept. 10. - 312 words
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Article266 1930-09-18 5 to write “slump” once again.—Straits Times, Sept 16. This note is addressed to those farseeing optimists who stand in the shade of the Arcade or lean over the counter in some secluded spot and conver. l e brightly ebout l>ooms, bulls and bears. These are sad times forto write “slump” once again.—Straits Times, Sept 16. - 266 words
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Article141 1930-09-18 6 —Straits Times, Sept. 16. A problem which is occupying the attention of followers of cricket at Home is whether the Australian cricketers w’ould l ave been so successful if they had used the bigger wicket. It is argued that the English players wore used to the—Straits Times, Sept. 16. - 141 words
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Article160 1930-09-18 6 —Straits Times, Sept. 17. In the Fast, where one has to forego the joys of twilight, it seems incredibh that there are days in England when it lasts practically the whole night. One day this summer, we read, many Londoners were under the impression that they had’—Straits Times, Sept. 17. - 160 words
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Article308 1930-09-18 6 THE JUMPS AND THE BUMPS Straits Times, Sept. 17. Motoring overnight from Singapore to Penang the other day a correspondent l ad an amusing experience when proceeding along that lonely stretch of roa< between Malacca and Sercmban. Only th >se who have covered this particulai sector in the wee sma'Straits Times, Sept. 17. - 308 words
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Article381 1930-09-18 6 Straits Times. Sept. 17. Now that the races for the America’s Clip are in full swing, stories concerning Sir Thomas Lipton are being told everywhere, but here is one which, so far as the writer is aware, has never yet been published. Sir Thomas was always eager! Straits Times. Sept. 17. - 381 words
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Article293 1930-09-18 6 Mr. Oakeshott Making Good Progress. News from the General Hospital regarding the condition of Mr. B. F. Oakeshott, A.S.P., who was shot in the course of a raid on gang robbers is more reassuring and he is reported to have turned ‘he corner and to be293 words
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Article151 1930-09-18 6 Meeting to Make This Year’s Arrangements. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 16. A meeting was held here yesterday to make arrangements for this year’s Ponnv Day. 1 J After Lieut. Colonel Lermit had ex--plained the working of the committee in previous years, the following committ-e was151 words
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Article1543 1930-09-18 6 Methods Disclosed. INGENIOUS SYSTEM OF LETTERS. i The efficiency of Chinese drug smuggling organisations, anti the amazing businesslike methods employed by opium-run-ners, between Singapore and China, were explained before Mr. G. T. Peall, the acting Singapore Criminal District Judge, on Sept. 11, during the trial of a1,543 words
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Article82 1930-09-18 6 Prison for Chinese on False Coins Charge. Sentence of five years rigorous imprisonment on a charge of possessing materials for counterfeiting and of two yea'* rigorous imprisonment for posscssiiv; counterfeit coins was passed by Mr. Ju tue Mundell, at Singapore Assizes yestc iy f on a Chinese82 words
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2321 1930-09-18 7 Colourful Pageants Staged To Welcome Him. MUSIC AND DANCING. r mi.Y decked men and (URLS PARADE. (Front a Correspondent.) \V»* are only a small Protectorate in British North Borneo but we are glad to see visitor?. British Agents, who look fu r our external2,321 words
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Article750 1930-09-18 7 Further Examination Of Mr. L. P. Willis. Mr. L. Faulkner Willis, whose public examination was adjourned from last examination was adjourned recently was examined in the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Stevens on Friday by Mr. Withers Payne, representing a creditor. hi .aminee said he owned race750 words
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Article35 1930-09-18 7 Avcllino, Sept. 17. Within two months of the disastrous earthquake, the prefect of the province today opened the first hatch of IDS earth-quake-proof houses. Many more will bo loudy in a few days.—Reuter.35 words
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Article1914 1930-09-18 8 Starved to Death, SEQUEL TO SEIZURE BY COURT. We don’t want to press the charge against th**s<* watchmen. I hey were only acting under instructions, ai.d that is all. What we are getting at is the system, and we ask your Honour to make some remarks.1,914 words
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Article158 1930-09-18 8 Mr. Justice Sproule And Crime Free Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 16. Mr. Justice Sproule congratulated the police and magistrates for their continued good work in keeping Penang free from crime this morning. There was only one case for homing today, the last tv? one158 words
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Article368 1930-09-18 8 IMPROPER PROCEDURE." Alleged Use of Frog Brand Mark. The point as to whether a firm, or an individual, should be summoned was argued before Mr. G. T. Peall, the acting Singapore Criminal District Judge, on Tuesday afternoon, when a case under the Merchandise Marks Ordinance was mentioned. The complainant was368 words
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Article526 1930-09-18 8 Land That Was Sold Bv Sultan of Johore. Further evidence was recorded bef, the Civil District Judie (Mr. ii p JV -V Bul >) en Tuesday in the case in which an L tempt oy trustees of the estate of Mr. s Wong’s father, to evict Malay526 words
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Article179 1930-09-18 8 Joint Action of S.S. And F.M.S. Governments. It is understood that the Straits ments Government is in communication with the F.M.S. Government with a to considering suitable schemes alleviate unemployment and distress seouent upon the present rubber crlsls They will be modelled on the s*‘ principles as179 words
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Article678 1930-09-18 9 Slow But Sure. I S finding new uses for rubber. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Sept. 8. An optimistic note was struck by the VS Consul in Sumatra, Mr. Walter Foote, uho bus just returned from home leave. Mr. Foote devoted the major part of678 words
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Article634 1930-09-18 9 To See Sir Cecil Clementi In Kuala Lumpur. rom Our Own Correspondent Penang, Sept. 12. Pin.ce I urachatra of Kambacng Bejra, the Siamese Minister of Commerce, paid a brief visit to Penang last evening. He is on his way to Indo-China, China, the Philippines and Japan, accompanied by634 words
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Article105 1930-09-18 9 Uncensored Films in Local Hotel. Charged at tho instance of ('apt. T. M. Hussey, the Singapore Film Censor, a Japanese named Katsugoro Hamada pleaded guilty to charges of failing to deposit cinema films in the warehouse within the prescribed period. It was stated that Hamada arrived in Singapore105 words
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Article215 1930-09-18 9 Trainer Warned Off By Jcckcy Club. London, Sept. 16. A sensation believed to be unprecedented in horse racing in Great Britain is revealed by the announcement that as a result of an inquiry held by the stewards of the Lanark race meeting after the Carfin handicap215 words
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Article372 1930-09-18 9 The Hcng Kong and The Mercantile. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 23. I read in last night’s Evening Stand ard:—“The Mercantile Bank of India is maintaining its interim dividend. This is satisfactory in view of the situation in India and the East, although the amount t f372 words
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Article142 1930-09-18 9 Soldier Pleads Guilty to Theft Charge. Sentence of fourteen days’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on I rivato Charles Davies, of the 2nd Battalion the Welch Regiment, who pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing two pairs of white trousers, by Mr. A. D. Yorke, the Singapore142 words
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Article716 1930-09-18 9 State Association to Be Formed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 16. As the result of a meeting held in tha Selangor Club Chambers this evening the first step was taken to form a Hockey Association for the State of Selangor. The meeting was called716 words
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Article59 1930-09-18 9 .—Reuter. London Girls’ Team Successful In Berlin. Berlin, Sept. 13. A London team avenged Great Britain’s a Pra ue l in the Women’s Athletic Olympiad by boating a Berlin Girls’ team by 47 pts. to 4G. The London representatives won nil tho track events except the hundred metres.—Reuter. - 59 words
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2407 1930-09-18 10 Group-Capt. Cave-Brown-Cave’s Forecast. FUTURE TRANSPORT. MEMORIES OF THE FAR EAST FLIGHT. Elyirg from Singapore, to the extreme north of Malaya in under five hours, fret from dust, dirt and heat was a forecast made by Group-Captain Cave-Brown-Cave in an address before the Singapore Rotary2,407 words
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Article293 1930-09-18 10 Request to Government T Remove Duty. At a representative meeting 0 f planting community in Brunei it Was cided to ask the Government to give to the industry to the extent of all duty and also extending temporar lief from land rents. The following is a copy 0293 words
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Article94 1930-09-18 10 The Empire, Calcutta, Converted for Talkies. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta. Sept. 15. Calcutta will soon be without a legitimate theatre. In consequence of the boom ;n talkies and the heavy losses sustained t.v theatrical c< mpanies within the last year, the new Empire Treatre, which94 words
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Article393 1930-09-18 10 The* passengers on the Antenor, which ar--1 c• I at Lingapoie on Sept. 11 were Mr. H. B. Layton, Mr. H. A. Exley, M'\ A. R. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Bickford. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff McK. Clark, Mr. and Mr*. W. W. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. C.393 words
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Article1685 1930-09-18 11 Share Speculations. HOW TO LIVE ON $100 A MONTH. \n account of his life in Singapore, his s a rJ downs, his frugality, his banking oiint and speculations in rubber and tin hare.;, which he raid 44 were practically alueless unless this slump is succeeded by1,685 words
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Article67 1930-09-18 11 I The Strait* Time* la not reapoaaibla foi :&e opinions of it* correspondent*. Correspondent* should bear in mind that letter* must be short And to the point. Long apistles ore liable to be rejected or cut Jown. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, riut nccessurily for publication but67 words
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Article1096 1930-09-18 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In one of your issues a few months ago it waa stated that the waterborne sewerage system would not be completed in Singapore for another 20 years. Does this mean that in the meantime the present antediluvian method of nightsoil disposal1,096 words
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Article316 1930-09-18 11 Broker’s Bequest. “FOR EMBELLISHMENT OF SINGAPORE” The Singapore Municipal Commissioners received an unexpected windfall when it was communicated to them that the lato Mr. K. W. B. van Kleef, a former commission agent and broker in Singapore, who died in Haarlem, Holland, on June 18 this year,316 words
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Article129 1930-09-18 11 Revenue from Bookmakers And Totalisators. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 16. A now gambling law has been published in the Government Gazette. The new law provides that at race meetings a licence has to be obtained for each day’s racing and a fee of Tcs 5129 words
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Article1845 1930-09-18 12 Inquiry Into Whole Problem. SOME SUGGESTIONS. Committee to Approach Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 12. A meeting to discuss the unemployment problenf as it exists among the European community, in the F.M.S., and how it may be expected to develop, as well as1,845 words
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Article237 1930-09-18 12 Can It Be Appealed Against The point that an order by a magistrate against u husband for tiie payment o; maintenance is appealable egainst wu raised i i an application that ca ne before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murisoni on Monday. The application was by a Chinese237 words
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Article108 1930-09-18 12 Mr. Julius Fisher Meets With Bad Accident. Through falling from the roof of a building Mr. Julius Fisher suffered severe injuries on Friday afternoon. At the time the accident occurred Mr. Fisher was making a final examination of the newly installed Neon lights on the roof of108 words
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Article626 1930-09-18 12 Family of Six Killed. PRESUMED MURDER Attn SUICIDE. D An elderly Chinese rubber planter d* scribed as a victim of the slump, j, lieved to have been responsible f or terrible drama which was enacted v Tampenis Road, in the Upper Ser»n™ 11 rangcon irea on626 words
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Article102 1930-09-18 12 Necessity for Return To Cool Climate. H.H. the Sultan of Johore, who arrived from Europe by the Mahva on > has to return again by, the Mantua, ing from Singapore tomorrow. The following bulletin has been 1 signed by Sir David Galloway, Dr. G. Garlick and Dr.102 words
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Article1445 1930-09-18 13 Gathering of Sultans. HON. MR. COCHRANE ABSENT ILL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 11. In celebration of the double event of the f.7th birthday of H.H. Ala’idin Suleinan Shah, G.C.M.G., ibni A1 Marhum Raiu Muda Musa, Sultan of Selangor, and the holding of a1,445 words
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Article150 1930-09-18 13 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended Sept. 6, gives the total number of deaths as male 188, and female 94,. This represents a death rate of 29.57 per mille, per annum, compared with 26.85 in the preceding week and 26.34 in the corresponding week of150 words
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Article1690 1930-09-18 13 The Speeches. MEN WHO HAVE SERVED MALAYA WELL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 11. King’s House presented a brilliant spectacle last night when II.E. the High Commissioner, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., held an Investiture of the Hon. Mr. C. W. H Cochrane, Chief Secretary1,690 words
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Article2632 1930-09-18 14 $75,000 Expenditure Approved. POOL TO BE BUILT. MORE DRESSING ROOM ACCOMMODATION. To utilise the fine resources of the present site, j.nd not move to I anjong Berlayer, was the decision of the members rf th<* Singapore Swimming Club at the meeting which was called on2,632 words
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Article289 1930-09-18 14 Annual Meeting to be Held On Sept 19. The annual meeting of the Singapore Automobile Club will be held at the S.C.C. on Friday, Sept. 19, at 0.15. The report of the committee states: The accounts this year show an excess of income over expenditure of $273.78 compared289 words
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Article267 1930-09-18 14 Bills to be Introduced at Next Meeting. A Bill about to be introduced into the Legislative Council will sanction certain excesses in items of expenditure detailed in Ordinance 24 of 1928. The expenditure for the year 1*'~ having on certain of the items detailed i Ordinance 24 of267 words
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3353 1930-09-18 15 Fragmentary Boyhood Recollections —A Poet s Book with the Stamp of Truth —Some Mental Pictures of Fears and Pleasures Recaptured and Coloured —A French Fairy Tale Which Still Appeals. Far Away and Long Ago. j l he Small Years. By Frank Kendon. a With an3,353 words
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Article148 1930-09-18 16 Another Terrible Crime In Singapore. Two young Indians who arc alleged to have been responsible for the murder of a family of four with butcher's knives early on Sunday morning at Havelock Road, Singapore. The scene of the crime was 115 Havelock Read, where an Indian, his wife148 words
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Article192 1930-09-18 16 Attempt to Get Across Mexican Border. Six Indians who were stated to have violated the Immigration Laws of the United States by attempting to cross the Mexican border and find access to the States were passengers on board the B.I. steamer Kdavana which sailed for Calcutta192 words
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Article49 1930-09-18 16 New Connection Between India And Japan. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Sept. 11!. Negotiations for the establishment of a high speed wireless service between India and Japan are in course if completion, and inauguration is expected early next year. 'I'h.- Indian tntion at Kirkee will he Enlarged.49 words
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Article54 1930-09-18 16 Arrangement When Land Line Fails. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Sept. 10. It is officially announced that when the land line between Bangkok and Penang is interrupted, telegrams will be transmitted by wireless. An earthquake shock was felt on Sept. 8, in Ubon province. So far no54 words
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Article110 1930-09-18 16 Rev. K. MacPherson Coming To Singapore. According to a message from our Colombo correspondent, the Rev. Kenneth MacPherson, who has been appointed to the Chaplaincy of St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore, has left St. Ihojnas’s College, Ceylon, prior to taking up his. new appointment. It will he recalled that110 words
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Advertisement213 1930-09-18 16 53 hr (1 0 < y b'v jA ••/y) rs ftV! vv j .1 n o The Gift that always pleases It's “4711” —most gratefully accepted among presents. Any day you may give “4711” any day it v, ill evoke a smile of gratitude. For ai! fastidious people use “4711”213 words
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Article, Illustration89 1930-09-18 17 A group taken at the Durbar held at Klang on Thursday, *hen the High Commissioner met the Rulers of the four Federated States. Seated (from left to right): The Yang di Pertuan Eesar of Negri Sembilan, the Sultan of Perak, the High Commissioner89 words
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Article, Illustration127 1930-09-18 18 hi, capacity oi British A«cnt. Sir Cecil Clcmcnti paid a visit to British North Borneo last month. ar,lvins at Sandakan, where he 1 hc Governor, the Hon. Mr. A. F. Richards. Colourful pageants were arrant in u (1L V gtd in honour127 words
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Article, Illustration33 1930-09-18 18 1 u i, of M)e Singapore Royal Engineers Volunteers) engaged in bridging woik in lb 8 t» oik m the course of a recent camp at Siglap33 words
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Article, Illustration14 1930-09-18 19 A view of the Sngapore Hivtr as usual crowded with sampans.14 words
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Article, Illustration21 1930-09-18 19 Members ol the Blue Triangle Players, attached to the Y WCA who recently presented the Cradle Song."21 words
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Article, Illustration36 1930-09-18 20 Sir Cecil Clement! and Lady Clementi at the Jesstlton Races. Sir Cecil and the Governor of British North Borneo (Mr. A. F. Richards) leaving Tuaran alter the sports.36 words
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Article, Illustration39 1930-09-18 20 Winners ol the Chienflmai Cup: K Phelps bowi. H Price <2', A. J. Kycroft <•*>. J C. 11. Booth istr t. W. Balfour Pigg_* icoxi. H. F. A. Jackson, who won the Club Sculls.39 words
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Article, Illustration30 1930-09-18 20 Mr. C. A Clements. Mr. J. T. Forbes and Mr. E. A. Strlnjer. Mrs. Cater, little Miss Sylvia Cater and Mrs. Hyde30 words
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Article, Illustration16 1930-09-18 20 SIME, DARBY CO. TENNIS FINAL. Solomon and Carey (right! beat Whyte and Johnstone, 6 4. 6-3.16 words
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Article, Illustration26 1930-09-18 20 Irom left to n>jhn r W M»V r Principal!, the Dato Mentri Besar and J. M. Meade. Superintendent of Lducation. Johor*.26 words
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Article4474 1930-09-18 21 f Favourites Again Fail. SPLENDID RIDING BY M DAVIES. The fourth day of the Singapore Races i L.fi olenty of good sport, but the l.cvidid P‘ en b l a y cker8 had a poor day, for tfvtp 1 first three events the less-fancied4,474 words
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Advertisement45 1930-09-18 21 U. OE 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. Inquiries and Ropairs vvii! receive prompt and persona! attention. 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE.45 words
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Article250 1930-09-18 22 A Much-Abused Friend Comes Into His Own. Every dog has his day Even the pi.” or, to be more polite about it. the cross-bred dog of any type is to figure largely in a novel show to be held in Singapore on Sunday, Sept. 28. Several -ups250 words
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Article179 1930-09-18 22 Indians and Chinese Sentenced. After a protracted hearing the which 24 Indians and four Chine. i>, lS€ charged with rioting at the Seietar, was concluded before Peal!, the acting Singapore Crinm trict Judge, on Monday afternoon, convictions were recorded against accused. jf It will be recalled179 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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Article260 1930-09-18 23 K cuter. A Political Sensation Indicated. WAR DEBTS. An Intensive Drive By Great Britain.” Washington, Sept. 14. A political sensation has suddenly arisen nvir.g to the fact that Sir Warren Fisher i.ml Mr. Thomas Jones, the deputy secretary to the British Cabinet, have been conferring for severalK cuter. - 260 words
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Article149 1930-09-18 23 .—Reuter. Chambers of Commerce Give Advice. London, Sept. 11. The Association of British Chambers Commerce, after submitting a questionnaire to the chambers of commerce throughout the country, has reached the conclusion that there is urgent need to complete the overhaul of national and heal taxation. The local.—Reuter. - 149 words
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Article134 1930-09-18 23 British River Gunboat Standing By. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hong Kong, Sept. 11. The steamer Kong Ning hit a rock and v as beached at Yuet Shing today. The wssel is a danger to navigation. 1 he river gunboat H.M.S. Cicala was immediately sent out and is134 words
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Article215 1930-09-18 23 Sarcastic Comment Of Soviet Paper. Riga, Sept. 11. The y have just as much chance of obtaining the money as of raising it on a r» t( ticket,” says the Moscow r dJc 0mmentin K on the court’s award of £13,000,000 to the Lena Goldfields. It adds215 words
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Article222 1930-09-18 23 —Reuter. Trade Representatives To Tour Scandinavia. Rugby, Sept. 11. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Mines Department, Mr. E. Shinwell, and a delegation representative of the British coal industry generally will leave London his week-end on a fortnight’s tour of Sweden, Norway and Denmark. They will reach Stockholm on—Reuter. - 222 words
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Article82 1930-09-18 23 —Reuter. Sequel to Persistent Rebel Propaganda. Paris, Sept. 15. A detachment of the Foreign Legion has been dispatched to the Thanh Chuone; region of North Annam in consequence of persistent rebel propaganda. It is officially reported that rioters attacked the naval militia, who fired, causing ten casualties.—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article51 1930-09-18 23 Reuter. Work Being Resumed after Six Weeks Stoppage. Roubaix, Sept. 11. The owners of the Tourcoing textile mills have accepted the new proposals made by the Minister of Labour for the settlement of the textile strike, which has now lasted six weeks. Work, is being resumed onReuter. - 51 words
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Article108 1930-09-18 23 Large Scale Expedition Suggested. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Sept. 10. Military experts have put forward a proposal for an expedition on a large scale to subdue insurgent tribes on the NorthWest Frontier, but financial difficulties stand in the way. The Afridi unrest has not subsided, and108 words
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Article339 1930-09-18 23 Reuter. Co-operation with United States. New York, Sept. 10. A message from Buenos Aires states that General Urihuru has disclaimed any aspiration to a political career. He says he has never l»een a politician and does not intend to start now. He further declared After three days inReuter. - 339 words
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Article116 1930-09-18 23 —Reuter. 18 Inches in Eight Hours In Bombay. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Sept. 11. Phenomenal rain has fallen in Bombay, 18 inches being recorded in eight hours and 22 inches in 24 hours. The streets are like rivers, and a large part of the city is submerged.—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article326 1930-09-18 23 —Reuter. London Tragedy. MAJOR G. FAULKNER’S CAREER. I.omlon, Sept. 10. Major George Aubrey Faulkner, D.S.O., the famous South African cricketer, was found dead in the office ut his School of Cricket, Karin Lane, Wulhum Green, London S.W.6. today. It is understood that he died from gas poisoning..—Reuter. - 326 words
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Article84 1930-09-18 23 Reuter. Peseta on a Gold Basis. Madrid, Sept. 13. With a view to stabilising the peseta on a gold standard basis the (iovernment has opened a centre for dealings in foreign currencies. The bankers are not allowed to deal in foreign exchanges. It is suggested that the peseta.— Reuter. - 84 words
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Article76 1930-09-18 23 .—Reuter. Again Competing for Seat On Council. Geneva, Sept. 13. China is again .this year competing for a non-permanent seat on the Council oi the League of Nations, the election for which will he held on Sept. 16. It is very doubtful, however, whether she will.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article68 1930-09-18 23 Inquiry into Mr. Sandham’s Allegations. London, Sept. 13. The National Executive of the SoeiaJist Party has decided to hold an inquiry into the charges made by Mr. Sandham, M. P. against members of the House of Commons <«i drunkennness and bribery. Top committee will consist of Miss68 words
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Article1026 1930-09-18 24 Reuter. Reuter. Cream of Indian Influence And Thought. CONFERENCE HOPES. Wide Scope of Terms Of Reference. London, Sept. ID. Tho list has boon issued (subject to a few additions) of the representatives whom the Viceroy has invited to attend the Indian Round-table Conference in LondonReuter.; .— Reuter. - 1,026 words
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Article119 1930-09-18 24 —Reuter. Suggestions for Stabilising Price. Simla, Sept. 11. The report of the Tariff Board on the Salt Industry of India recommends the Government to develop the sources of supply and to introduce stability of prices by assuming control of the import of salt into Bengal, which is’.—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article83 1930-09-18 24 .—Reuter. Anti-British Documents Found. Cairo, Sept. 12. Much importance is attached to the arrest of two men and two women Communists, who are alleged to be agents of the Soviet International. The mci are Paul Dietrichs, a German, who has just arrived from Berlin and Wolf Blau, a.—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article76 1930-09-18 24 —Reuter. Mails Saved from Belgian Machine. London, Sept. 11. As previously reported, the pilot and mechanic (both Belgians) were incinerated when the nipht air mail from London to Brussels crashed near Croydon. The mails, however, were saved. The machine, a three-engined Fokker monoplane, had just taken ofT,.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article330 1930-09-18 24 Trial of Indian Student Opens. Calcutta. Sept. 11. The court room was strongly guarded bv aimed police when a special tribunal at Alipore opened the trial of the student Dinesh Chandra Majumdar, aged ~8, who is charsed with conspiring with Manuja Sen Gupta (deceased) to kill330 words
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Article162 1930-09-18 24 —Reuter. Rendition Will Not Be Delayed. Nanking, Sept. 10. Sir Miles Lampson. the British Minister to China, and Dr. C. T. Wane, the Chinese Foreign Minister, held an informal conference this morning, after which it was officially announced that only questions relating to the rendition of Weihaiwei and the.—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article68 1930-09-18 24 —Reuter. Prohibition of Asiatic Immigration. Ottawa, Sept. 10. In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, Mr. R. D. Bennett, announced that among the Government's measures to cope with unemployment is the complete prohibition of all Asiatic immigration except from countries with which Canada has a special agreement..—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article38 1930-09-18 24 Singapore Among Five Dearest Towns. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 10. The American State Department classifies the world’s five dearest towns outside the United States as follows Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Montreal Singapore and Tokio.38 words
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Article472 1930-09-18 24 A Fine Performance. GOOD TIME BY MISS DUNCAN. London, Sept. The 19-year-old South African R i r Po;gy Duncan, has swum the Cnanne' from Gris Nez to Dover in hourReuter. A British Wireless message states thr the exact time taken was 10 hours r mins.472 words
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Article94 1930-09-18 24 —Reuter. Denials by Latvia And Russia. Berlin. Sept. 1">The Latvian Government have beer requested to explain why and b> shots were fired at the Graf Z?PP' when the airship passed over Latvia week in the course of a flight to Mo* and back. Berlin, Sept. 14The Government.—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article50 1930-09-18 24 —British Wireless. Engagement of Premier’s Daughter. Rugby, Sept. The marriage has been arranged between Dr. Alistair Mackinnon, son of 1 late Dr. John Mackinnon, of South An 10 and Skye, and Mrs. Mackinnon, Kdinburgh. and Joan Margaret McDonald, the second daughter of the Pr* 111 Minister.—British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 50 words
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Article1309 1930-09-18 25 mono n less U l haVC C St i8 »C00 British Wire- —Reuter. The America’s Cup. SIR THOMAS UPTON’S POPULARITY. Newport, Rhode Island, Sept. 13. The Enterprise beat the Shamrock V in the first race for the America’3 cup. The official times were :—Enterprise, 4’ mono n less U l° haVC C°St i8»C00 — British Wire-; .—Reuter. - 1,309 words
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Article170 1930-09-18 25 i. —Reuter. Thirteen Killed During Fight In Baghdad. Baghdad, Sept. 11. Kurdish dissatisfaction with the new Anglo-Iraq Treaty (which violently opposed the Kurds who refused to vote at the general election last month) culminated in a pitched battle in which armed Kurds blockaded the Government offices. Extrai.—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article160 1930-09-18 25 there were only 173,000 licences in force, whereas there are now 3,200,000. —British Wireless. Great Britain’s Radio Exhibition. Rugby, Sept. 12. When the National Radio Exhibition opens at Olympia, London, next Friday, one of Great Britain’s youngest but most prosperous industries will display its products. Thethere were only 173,000 licences in force, whereas there are now 3,200,000.—British Wireless. - 160 words
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Article292 1930-09-18 25 Reuter. Asamayama Follows Stromboli. Rome, Sept. 12. It is now reported that five were killed and 15 seriously injured in the Stromboli eruption. Stromboli is now normal. In response to an urgent appeal from the terror-stricken inhabitants, a destroyer and two auxiliary craft were dispatched from Messina andReuter. - 292 words
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Article160 1930-09-18 25 ,—British Wireless. Achievement of British Genius. Rugby, Sept. 14. Speaking at the opening, at Liverpool yesterday, of the National Railway Week, held to celebrate the centenary of the first passenger railway in the world which ran between Liverpool and Manchester, General Dawes, the American Ambassador, said Great as,—British Wireless. - 160 words
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Article291 1930-09-18 25 —Reuter. Aground on Reef. DESPERATE EFFORTS TO SAVE CREW. > Hons Kong. Sept. 13. H.M.S. oil ship Pearl Leaf, which was bound for Singapore from Hong Kong, was diverted from her course and rushed to the assistance of the Japanese fishing trawler Ibuki Maru, which is.—Reuter. - 291 words
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Article193 1930-09-18 25 i. —Router. Second Colonial Power In the World.” Paris, Sept. 14. Regarding the naval conversations between France and Italy in con* inuation of the London Conference, it is noteworthy that M. Dumesnil, the Minister >f Marine, in an interview, laid stress on France’s position as the second coloniali.—Router. - 193 words
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Article76 1930-09-18 25 .—Reuter. Protest Demonstrations By Socialist Party. Amsterdam, Sept. 14. Notwithstanding rain and thunder the Dutch Socialist l'arty held huge demonstrations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, in which deputations from all parts of the country participated, as protest against the Government’s Naval Bill which provides for a construction programme,.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article49 1930-09-18 25 To Advice Persia on Tea Cultivation. Teheran, Sept, 4. Khossov Bey, the new Turkish Ambassador has arrived in Teheran. The Mejless has passed a bill for th engagement of two Dutch experts with thorough experience of Java and all matters relating to the cultivation of tea.49 words
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Article1052 1930-09-18 26 —Reuter. Fascists and Communists Sweep the Board. A DICTATORSHIP? “Down with Everything Republican.” Berlin, Sept. 14. The extremists, —namely the National Socialists (Fascists) and Communists, swept the board at the elections. Eighty-five per cent, of the electors polled and every 60,000 votes polled moans one seat.—Reuter. - 1,052 words
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Article117 1930-09-18 26 —Reuter. Many Patients Killed At Nanning. Hong Kong, Sept. 12. Foreigners from Nanning who arrived safely at Wuchow include the staffs of the Customs, the Standard Oil Co. and the Asiatic Petroleum Co., a few missionaries and the doctor of the mission hospital. A bomb dropped by.—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article63 1930-09-18 26 —Reuter. 83 Ordered for Chinese Air Forces. London, Sept. 12. The de Havilland Aircraft Company obtained orders for 100 Moths, at a cost of £70,000, of which 85 are for the British and ten for the Chinese Air Forces. Four of the latter will be equipped with interchangeable—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article163 1930-09-18 26 i.—Reuter. Airmen Forced to Turn Back. Shanghai, Sept. 14. A message from the Kasumi Gauras Naval Base states that Mr. Harold Bromley, and his navigator Mr. Harold Gatty, started on their trans-Pacific flight at 5.08 this morning. The take-off was flawless and the big vermilion monoplane, Cityi.—Reuter. - 163 words
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Article101 1930-09-18 26 —Reuter. Close Fight with Sarazen In U.S. Championship. Freshmeadow, Sept. 14. T. P. Armour won the American professional golf championship, beating Gene Sarazen one up. The Scotsman and the New Yorker reached the final hole even, and it was a matter of inches in the distance to the—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article124 1930-09-18 26 .—Reuter. Publication of Notes Regretted. Simla. Sept. 15. The Viceroy has addressed letters to Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Mr. Jayakar regretting references to confidential conversations and the publication of notes. His Excellency declared that he had neither seen nor approved of the state ment cabled on.—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article100 1930-09-18 26 .—Reuter. Anglo-American Contest At Almack’s Club. London, Sept. 15. An Anglo-American bridge contest, the first ever played, has opened at Almack’s Club, London, and is expected to last six days. Mr. Ely Cuthbertson, the captain of the American team (which includes his wife, Baron von Zedwitz and.—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article72 1930-09-18 26 GRENADE REVOLVERS. .—Reuter. Outrage at Warsaw Political Meeting. Warsaw, Sept. 15. As a political meeting of about 1,500 adherents of the left and centre parties was leaving the gardens where the meeting had been held a hand grenade was thrown and revolvers were fired. 'iwo were killed and eleven wounded,.—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article502 1930-09-18 26 i.—Reuter. British Proposals. READY TO RATIFY CONVENTION. Geneva, Sept. 13, Speaking in the League Assembly v, William Graham, the President of th. Board of Trade, announced that Gr Britain would ratify the tariff truce 1 Mr. Graham added that he hoped tha> by the autumn ori.—Reuter. - 502 words
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Article81 1930-09-18 26 .—British Wireless. Discovery on the Site Of Verulam. Rugby, Sept. 12. One of the most beautiful tessellated floors yet found in y rea Britain has been discovered at Albans Hertfordshire, on the site of Verulam. tne first great Roman city in Great Britain. The design represents the rising.—British Wireless. - 81 words
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Article52 1930-09-18 26 —Reuter. Death of Famous German Propagandist. Hainburz, Sept. 1 Capt. Boyed, the famous official LciTuin propagandist in Washington in t early days of the War, has been thrown roni bis horse ami killed. Capt. Boyed was recalled to German lrom Washington at the request of I’ ri.—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article811 1930-09-18 27 .—Reuter. ship of the Northern Government.—bin Kuo Min. Nanking’s Sensational Victory. THE END IN SIGHT Northern Allies in Full Retreat. Shanghai, Sept. 16. \n official communique states that the Nationalists, on Sept. 14. were approachimr Kaifcng from the south, after an all night engagement in which.—Reuter.; ship of the Northern Government.—bin Kuo Min. - 811 words
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Article154 1930-09-18 27 —Reuter. —British Wireless. Evacuation of French Troops. Geneva, Sept. 12. The Council of the League of Nations has passed a resolution in favour of the evacuation of the French troops protecting the railways in the Saar territory within a maximum period of three months. The question of.—Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 154 words
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Article158 1930-09-18 27 be included in the exhibition. —British Wireless. Reduced Prices for Better Cars. Rugby, Sept. 15. Seven other nations will be in rivalry with British manufacturers when the world’s biggest motor show is held at Olympia, London, next month. British manufacturers are selecting the motor show far opening anbe included in the exhibition.—British Wireless. - 158 words
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Article168 1930-09-18 27 —British Wireless. New Government Offices To be Built. Rugby, S?pt. 15. The Government’s decision to build new Government offices in Whitehall is being unbodied in a measure which Parliament will be asked to approve early in the coming session. The scheme affects the Embankment side of Whitehall and.—British Wireless. - 168 words
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Article1072 1930-09-18 27 —British Wireless. Kcu ter. Mr. Henderson’s Speech At Geneva. Rugby, Sept. 11. At the League Assembly in Geneva today, M. Briand, addressing the gathering on his European Federation scheme, said all the countries who had replied to his questionnaire were favourable to the principle of a—British Wireless.; Kcu ter. - 1,072 words
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Article233 1930-09-18 27 —British Wireless. Reuter. Plans of Five Pilots. EFFORT TO MAKE NEW RECORD. Rugby, Sept. 15. Five British airmen recently decided to compete in a friendly 10,000 miles’ air race to Australia in the hope of improving on the record of 15 days established by Captain—British Wireless.; Reuter. - 233 words
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Article39 1930-09-18 27 —Reuter. Cause of Accident to The Tahiti. Wellington, Sept. 15. The inquiry into the sinking of the Tahiti found that a broken tail shaft punctured the hull. The conduct of the officers and crew was highly praised.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article714 1930-09-18 28 —Router. —British Wireless Survey of Situation In India. CONGRESS TYRANNY. Rapid Change in Public Opinion. Simla, Sept. 1G. Ae a mark of appreciation of the part played by the Militia, and the inhabitants of the Kurram Valley, in countering the threat of invasion by hostile tribesmen, the—Router.; —British Wireless ' - 714 words
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Article458 1930-09-18 28 —Aneta. Australia to England Flyer. Batavia, Sept. 11. Captain A. T. Cunningham, who left Australia at the beginning of August in an attempt to roach England by air, anu, after a month’s delay on Flores Island, reached Sourabaya yesterday, took oft for Batavia at 6 30 u m.—Aneta. - 458 words
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Article211 1930-09-18 28 —Reuter. Franklin Expedition’s Fate Revealed. Fort McMurray, Alberta, Sept. 13. The tragic fate of the Franklin Arctic Expedition on King William Island 83 years ago can be reconstructed from the discoveries of relics made by Major Burwash, a Canadian Government explorer, who visited the island by aeroplane. There.—Reuter. - 211 words
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Article41 1930-09-18 28 I. —Reuter. Total Figure Now Exceeds 2,100,000. London, Sept. 17. The latest return shows that the unemployment figures in Great Britain in creased by the substantial number of 711,127 in the week. The total now exceeds 2.100,000.—Reuter.I.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article601 1930-09-18 28 —British Wireless. —Reuter. New York, Sept. 10. A message from Santo Domingo states that British marines, and a medical unit from the cruiser H.M.S. Danae, have been Landed at Santo Domingo, West Indies, to assist the authorities and to relieve the troeps who have been guarding.—British Wireless.; .—Reuter. - 601 words
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Article266 1930-09-18 28 —Reuter. Financial Position. EFFECTS OF CRISIS l\ DUTCH INDIES. The Hague, Sept. 16. Queen Wilhelmina, accompanied by th e Prince Consort, the Queen Mother an.j Princess Juliana, drove in state to Bin nenhof and opened the autumn session r f the States General. In a—Reuter. - 266 words
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Article149 1930-09-18 28 Reuter. Anti-Dumping Bill To Reduce Unemployment. Ottawa, Sept. 16. The House of Commons passed the third reading of the Government Bill allocating $20,000,000 for unemployment relief, to be expended on public works an 1 emergency grants. The Government anti-Dumping Bill, to reduce unemployment, was read a first time.Reuter. - 149 words
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Article118 1930-09-18 28 -British Wireless. Serious Damage Caused By Hurricane. Rugby, Sept. 16. The Governor of Leeward Islands has telegraphed to the Colonial Secretary an inspection after the recent hurri showed that the damage done v>a doubtedly serious, making conside assistance imperative. Six deaths have been reported ana injured are in-British Wireless. - 118 words
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Article60 1930-09-18 28 ,—Reutei. Greater Use in Currency Suggested. Washington, Sept. 16. Senator King, of Utah, announces th a t he has asked President Hoover to t.i' up .vith Great Britain a suggestion an international conference to formm*' a plan to increase the price of sm* including, if possible, a,—Reutei. - 60 words
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Article705 1930-09-18 29 —Reuter. I’.S.A. Retain Trophy. uarD STRUGGLE IN SECOND MATCH. Wcstbury. Lone Island, Sept. 10. th0 .,.cond match for the Westches- r„k Cup the United Sates beat Great el i„ it—!) and thus retained the Britain b\ trophy* The teams were i niud States.—Uric Uedley, Earle Hop. llin>—Reuter. - 705 words
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Article399 1930-09-18 29 —Reuter. J. H. Doeg Wins Men’s Championship. Forest Hills, Sept. 10. The fourth round of the American men’s singles championship resulted a* follows:— Van Ryn beat Perry, 4—6, 6—3, 6- 4. v) 1 G S lU 2 r G 6 1 j? erke,ey Bel1 7 9 6—4,—Reuter. - 399 words
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Article152 1930-09-18 29 Japanese Davis Cup Player In Singapore. T. Harada, the captain of the Japanese Davis Cup team which did so well in the European Zone of the Davis Cup this yeai, was in Singapore over the week-end. Harada, who in 1926 was considered the seventh best player in the152 words
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Article393 1930-09-18 29 Fine Finish to Rowing Trophy Race. After a thrilling race in which two of the best crews the Club ha.> ever turned out, competed, the Chiengmai Cup (C’ub Championship Fours) was won by J. C. II. Booth’s crew at the R.S.Y.C. Regatta on Saturday. The race was393 words
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Article231 1930-09-18 29 Reasons for Local Teams’ Lack Of Success. An appeal for more support for Straits Settlements teams at the annual rifle meeting at Bisley is made by Mr. John S. Walker in a letter received recently. Mr. Walker writes I am sure that many of your readers would like231 words
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Article98 1930-09-18 29 —Reuter. Only Two Days’ Play At Folkestone. London, Sept. 12. No play was possible today in the Gentlemen vs. Players match at Folkestone, and the match was left drawn. Batting first on Wednesday, the Gentlemen compiled 267, D. N. Moore being responsible for 95 and Lord Tennyson.—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article313 1930-09-18 29 Favourites to Fore. LOR!) GLANELY TAKES DONCASTER CLASSIC. London, Sept. 10. The resuit of the St. Leger Stakes, which wai run at Doncaster today, was as follows St. Leger Stakes of 5 sov. each, 20 sov. extra if r.ot struck out by first Tuesday in313 words
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Article292 1930-09-18 29 Promising Material For Coming Season. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Jpoh, Sept. 15. A good number oC last year’s player* have expressed their willingness to tako part in the foithcoming matches and the turn-i ut on Saturday for the first Colours vs. White match of the season showed that292 words
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Article71 1930-09-18 29 second. There were 47 starters. —British Wireless. A Win by Only Nineteen Seconds. Rugby, Sept. 11. Mr. E. R. Merrill, of Southport, riding a Rudge machine, won the 2!*♦» miles race for the Manx Motor Cycling Club senior grand prix today by only 19 seconds. His averagesecond. There were 47 starters.—British Wireless. - 71 words
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Article568 1930-09-18 30 JCeuter. Huddersfield’s Big Win At Manchester. London, Sept. 10. The following were the* results of English League games played today First Division. Arsenal 3 Blackburn Ft. Birmingham 1 Newcastle l tu. j Blackpool 2 Portsmouth Liverpool Holton Wand. Manchester Ltd. <> Huddersfield T. »> Sunderland 1 DerbyJCeuter. - 568 words
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Article634 1930-09-18 30 Free Foresters’ W r in. EUROPEAN MALAYAN XI BEATEN ON PADANG. One of thi' most interesting matches of the season was played on the S.( Parian g on Saturday and Sunday, when a tram of Free Foresters easily defeated a side termed a European Malayan M.634 words
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Article97 1930-09-18 30 Green’s Splendid Time In London to Brighton Walk. London, Sept. 13. T. Green (holder), of the Belgrave Harriers, won the London to Brighton walk in the record time of 8 hours 2 mins. 55 Wes. today. Ludlow (Derby) was second in 8 hours 2f> mins. 35 secs, and97 words
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Article444 1930-09-18 30 Second of Cardosa Trophy Series. On Sunday last at tho Royal Singapore Yacht Club the B class boats sailed the second of the series for the Cardosa Trophy. This was actually the third time this race had been sailed, but owing to the lack of wind444 words
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Article404 1930-09-18 30 R.S.Y.C. Party Leave For Batavia. A Singapore Yacht Club team left on Sunday on the Melchior Treub for Batavia, where they will race three international six-metre yachts against similar craft representing the Royal Batavia Yacht Club. Mr. F. G. Lnnd >n 5 Kathleen III and Mr. R. van404 words
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Article753 1930-09-18 30 WELCH IN C UP FINAL. Goalkeeping Mistakes. INDO-CEYLONESE pt DOWN BY DEFENCE. Welch Regt... 5. Indo-Ceylones*.' The Welch Regiment exp«cj cace difficulty in gaining admission to tv r of the S-A.F.A. Cup Competition bv ft 1 ing the Indo-Ceylonese 5—1 i n the mat° stage at the Anson U oa753 words
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Article1306 1930-09-18 31 E NGLAND ELEVEN FAILS. Test” at Scarborough. hobNI BEOOK .N FINE ,L'r„m Our Own Correspondent.) London* Sept. 10. bowlers’ wicket at Scar- "I Festival today, when the ’’"“hL tourists met an England XI, u v s Wyatt skippering the ilh K ntrv “representatives.*’ HowT'rnZ: ui had lost nine wickets for1,306 words
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Article421 1930-09-18 31 Successful in Rotary Cup Competition. Shanghai, Avg. 31. Exhibiting superior court tactics and bettor team-work, (Jordon Lum and Khoo itool Hye, ot China, who competed in the laiit Philippine championships in Manila, won the Rotary Cup by defeating J. L. u 1 a n< E.421 words
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Article80 1930-09-18 31 Garrison G.C. Medal Competition. The Garrison Golf Club men’s monthly medal was played on Sept. 13 and 14. Eighteen cards were taken out. The best returns were Captain J. B. Cowie 83 15 08 Lieut. J. C. Alexander 87 18 09 Major J. M. MacKinnon 88 18 7080 words
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Article56 1930-09-18 31 Thirty-four cards were taken out for the September medal at the Keppel Golf Club. It resulted in a win for A. Fara har, who returned a score of 1 down on bogey. Ball Sweeps Saturday, H. A. Davison 1 up. Sunday, divided between J. G. Slemetson, 11. A.56 words
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73 1930-09-18 31 Nineteen cards were taken out for the ladies’ September spoon competition at Keppel Golf Club, and the following eight were returned Mrs. W. Marshall 45 9--_3f» M/s. G. R. Wiseman 48— B—4o Mrs. R- K. Earle 52—11-41 Mrs. 11. 11. Wilson 45 3 42 Ter.;.73 words
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Article45 1930-09-18 31 Gymkhana to be Hold On Sept. 27. There will he a full programme of irt< resting event at llv* gymkhana to hi* }ehl iit Tanglin Barracks, on Sept. 2i when the officers of the 2nd Welch Kegimunt will give an At Home.45 words
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Article698 1930-09-18 31 Several Newcomers. SINGAPORE’S AVAILABLE PLAYERS. Itugby posts went up on the Padang on Monday and since then a number of players have been seen out. A few new faces have been noticed, and one or two of the newcomers were wearing familiar Home club colours, which698 words
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Article21 1930-09-18 31 PL'NT. At Batuvia on Stptembei 12. IlklO, to Edith (not* Tobin) wife* of ('apt. H. Punt, a son. By wire*.21 words
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Article114 1930-09-18 31 L'i; SOUZA BAILEY. On Wednesday. Sept. 10, iy;iO, Frederick Clement Jamtv. tlnr<i son of Mis. A. A. de Souza and the lau I)r. Cleniont T. de Souza of S’pore to Nora only daughter of Mrs. Bailey and the late Mr.' II. V. Bailey of Hn.igUk. Siam, Bangkok papers please114 words
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Article61 1930-09-18 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotation* Forward Contract Spot Seller Pric*** d. I T r Pato L’tlon fi’port Sopt. Oct. N’ov Sept. 11 4 0.12*4 0.12% 0.12% 0.12% 12 4'* 0.13 0.13% 0.1SH o.l 3% 13 4 0.12% 0.12% 0.12% 0.13 P 1 0.12', 0.12% 0.12% 0.13 K 4 0.12%61 words
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Article138 1930-09-18 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association h» 1<1 its 98f»th auction or. Sept. 17, when there was catalogued 1,822.075 lb. or 8 12.4H tons offered 1,507.219 lb or Gi2.8K tons sold 1,114,81)9 lb. or 497.71 tons Spot. London 4 1 -16«1. New York Si* c t«.138 words
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Article102 1930-09-18 1 The report of North Borneo Trading Co. for 1929 states that net receipt from shareholding in Tuaran Rubber Kstatca was £1,185 (against £2,963). With regard to remaining rubber interest, directors have decided to write down value as affairs of the company concerned have been placed for present102 words
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Article35 1930-09-18 1 Harlow and Co.’s report on the copra market states Prices showed a forwasd tendency during the early part of the week, but closed practically unchanged on balance, prices being Sundried $6.75 mixed 6.8535 words
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Article36 1930-09-18 1 The Singapore branch of the Eastern Bank, Ltd., ha* received a cable stating that the directors have declared an interim dividend at the rate of 45., less Income Tax at 2s. 9 id.36 words
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1234 1930-09-18 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Times Copyright.— Reared net inn Rlrhti RcMrrW.I London, Auk. 20. The outlook for the rubber industry has rot improved since I wrote a week ago —on the contrary it seems to me to have[Straits Times Copyright.— Reared net inn Rlrhti RcMrrW.I - 1,234 words
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Article96 1930-09-18 1 Optimism Shown In London. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 12. In spite of a slight decline in the price of the commodity, rubber shares today were all good, following Sir Eric Geddes’ optimistic circular to the shareholders of the Dunlop Co. Sir Eric stated that his board96 words
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Article37 1930-09-18 1 Tho agents of the Beaufort Borneo Rubber Co., Ltd., have received a cable from London stating that the profit for the year ended April BO was £1,322. The eum of £7,433 was carried forward.37 words
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Article254 1930-09-18 1 .—Reuter. Facing Position Resolute In London. THE “SHAKE-OUT." Speculative Buying Begin* Again. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 10. After the first shock, rubber interest* are facing the situation resolutely. The Press generally regards a drastic shake-out as inevitable, but anticipate; the restoration of economic price and.—Reuter. - 254 words
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Article220 1930-09-18 1 The directors' report of Tambalak Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended June 30. 1930, is as follows :—The profit for the year is $4,686.74, to which falls to be added the balance of $20,631.99, brought forward from last account, making a total of $25.318.«3 which your directors220 words
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Article27 1930-09-18 1 Pahang Consolidated—3,7Bs piculs. Sungei Kinta Tin.—26s piculs. Talam Mines.—496.sB piculs. Temengor Tin. —124 piculs. Pegang Prospecting.—64.l6 piculs. Kay Yew (Kinta Valley) Tin. —406 picu' l.27 words
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Article861 1930-09-18 2 Final Dividend of Six Per Cent. Declared. TllJ annual meeting of McAlister and Co. h was held on Monday at the company'? I a 'j offices. Gresham House, Battery Ulster;* do piro (deputy chairman) Koad. present included Messrs. ,,re A 5Sen and K. J. Riches (directors),861 words
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Article118 1930-09-18 2 Si.pcip n' n a 0 branch of the Yokohama fr., m *Ad. s n receipt of a telegram h.ilf.v, office stating that at the 101 st the f„n r y peneral meeting, held on Sept. 10, Th i» w,n K resolutions were passed f une in iJ!118 words
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Article442 1930-09-18 2 Anglo-Sumatra.— s6,oos lb Asa h.in.—70,830 lb. Alor P0ng5u.—39,963 lb Ayer Kuning.—l2,7o4 lb. Anglo-Ma1ay.— 144,220 lb. Allenby.—Bl,926 lb. Ayer M01ek.—17,482 lb. Batu Village,— l,s64 lb. Bah Lia 5. —136,678 lb. BHa (Sumatra).— 105,500 lb 8rieh.— 36,850 lb. Redong Malaya 34,309 lb 8a1ing.—65, 025 lb. Bakap and Titi Karangan.— 43,7os442 words
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Article60 1930-09-18 2 Decision of Java Company. Amsterdam, Sept. 1G. The directors of the Java Caoutchouc Company have decided to stop rubber production from Jan. 1.—Reuter. The Java Caoutchouc Company has a capital of 750,000 guilders. The area of the estate is 1,088 bouws (or roughly 2,000 acres). In60 words
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Article178 1930-09-18 2 Drop in Prices Following Announcement. Guthrie and Co.’s report of Sept. 11 states I owards the end of last week the market developed an easier tone in the ubsencc of any news of Government’s policy on the question of restriction, and also owing to *he large increase178 words
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Article45 1930-09-18 2 The dredges of the following companies, having completed the two months’ stoppage in accordance with the Tin Producers’ Association's recommendations, have recommenced operations North Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., Klang River Tin Dredging. Co., Ltd., and Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co., Ltd.45 words
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Article251 1930-09-18 2 RETURN OF COLONY DEALERS* STOCKS AS AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS. AUGUST 31, 1930, AS DECLARED. n njy Wet. Total. Total all grades in dry rubber Scrap and a* estimated Settlements. R.S.S. Crepe U.S S. Lump Dr,. Wet. by denier.. (2) (3) (4) (0) (H) (V) Tons. Tons.251 words
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Article582 1930-09-18 2 Tendency of Rubber Still Uncertain. Fraser and Co.’h report of Sept. 16 atutes The prite of spot rubber has remained at Id. per lb. practically the whole of the week, but the immediate tendency of the market ia somewhat uncertain although U.S.A. consumption figures for August ure considered582 words
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Article246 1930-09-18 2 Profit of $13,498 for The Year. The* annual meeting of the K luang RubIter Co., Ltd., will he held in the offices of the se<rotaries, Derrick and Co., Hong K'»ng Hank Chambers, on Monday, Sept. 22. The report of the directors for the year ended June 30246 words
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Article66 1930-09-18 3 (The Strait* Time* no. to i the opinions of it* corrcspondinta. Correspondents should bear in mind that letter* must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to he rejected or cut down. CorrenpondenU roust cncloy® tni'ii n%mc» and addresttet, not n*ce»*arily 1 01 publication but as66 words
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Article4874 1930-09-18 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Mr. Kcnrie want* to show us that it is better for an estate to keep on producing than it is to stop production. The loss w ill be less. The figures he gives seem to prove that he is right, yet4,874 words
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Article363 1930-09-18 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It seems to be generally accepted that the price of rubber cannot materially improve until the surplus stocks have very much decreased or, in other words, until consumption has been greater than production for a considerable period. It is363 words
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Article260 1930-09-18 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I thought the following particulars, culled from Dr. H. N. Whitford’s statistical figures, might be of interest to those of your readers who do not happen to have seen them. They are enlightening, but most disheartening. Malaya s present predominance260 words
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Article1372 1930-09-18 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir —I have read with interest Mr. C. C. Malet’s rejoinder to my die-hard letter in your issue of 10th instant, and can perhaps only respond that 1 am bulum mati,” and further that the strain of writing in the eaily1,372 words
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Article154 1930-09-18 5 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Sept. 1”. On London Hank l in s -D Demand 1 Private 3 in. credit On New York, demand 0,1 ‘.'.I'’ Private 1*0 d <- On France, Bank T.T. j 4, D tin India, Bank T.T. v On Hong Kona* Hank T.T. On Shanghai. Hank154 words
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Article856 1930-09-18 5 Fraser and Co/s Quotations. Singapore. Sept. 17. MINING. Issue Yal. Pd. Buyers Sellers XI £1 Asam Kumbang 23 27 5 Ayer Hitam Tin 1* 1) 10 9 al Bangr.n Tin 14 15 1 1 Batang Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Caves 0.45 0.50 1 1 Bukit856 words
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Article269 1930-09-18 5 Investigation by Dutch Official. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan. Sept. 10. It is understood that the secretary of the Dutch Fast Indian Central Settlement Committee. Dr. Burger, will make m investigation relating to Javanese labour in Malaya, for which a permit is given by the Governments269 words
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Article233 1930-09-18 5 D.E.I. Rubber Exports Allegations. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan. Sept. 10. It is alleged by the Batavia newspaper Hot Neiuws van den Dag that BelawanDeli is one of the ports where serious infringements of law took place with the native rubber exports, the due duties not being paid.233 words
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Article679 1930-09-18 5 •Irc-o (£1) 14; Allagar (2)13; Amherst; 1 1 Anglo-Malay (£1) 4; Ayer Kunmg el) 4; Hagan Serai ail 4; Bahru (Sol.) o Banting all 1; Hatang C01 soli- ted (2 11: Batu Caves (£1) 4; ILitu :\a an 4: Bekoh (2 10; Berunang (2 1679 words
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702 1930-09-18 5 Capital Issue Closing Prices Ta.d Up Value Dividend. Company 889.293 I B p.c. for year 28-2-30 ..AUenby ($ll 0.80 0.90 0.9.5 i.nj j*4 p year 80-9-29 Alor Gajah t $1) 0.70 0.80 0.90 I.os i?, P-C year 81 #0 -A. Hitam <3l 1.00 1.25702 words
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Article239 1930-09-18 5 NEW YORK RUBBER. Industry’s Preservation Advocated. New York, Aug. 14. The serious slump in the international rubber market has caused much concern here. American traders are very pessimistic m U r V? e uture n an exclusive interview, Mr h. F.. Henderson, president of the Rubber r.xchange of New York,239 words
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