The Straits Budget, 22 January 1931
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1931-01-22 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES tESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] >'o. 3>06 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1931. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article296 1931-01-22 1 LEADERS- P»f« Waking l P J Fairness for Shylock Advertising Malaya 3 Balancing the Budget 4 The Tin Dictators 4 Federal Council 4 Occasional Notes 5-6 Telegrams, Reuter and Special— Covering Past Week’s News 21-24 plan to Stabilise Silver 6 Indian Conference Concludes 7-8 China Indemnity Bill 8 H.M.S.296 words
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Article1698 1931-01-22 1 O f annua l general meeting of the i an< l ambridge Society of Malaya v a *e place at the Adelphi Hotel at aJ n ues day, Feb. 3. Officers of elected for the year s ba an< details of the celebration of ji.', ace n1,698 words
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Article526 1931-01-22 2 No Clues Yet Founds. IPOH AND JAVA MAILS i RIFLED. A serious mail hag robbery took place j at the General I'ost Office, Singapore.! on Sunday evening. Officials who nmved on Monday morning found the strong room door broken open and several trai bags torn open526 words
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Article201 1931-01-22 2 House-owner, Tenant And Electricity Charges. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 20. An interesting issue was tried in the local court here yesterday concerning whether the Sanitary Board had the right to claim from' the owner of a bouse charges due for the supply of electric current by201 words
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Article68 1931-01-22 2 r Tb« Straits T’nse 1* not responsible for 'b* opinion a of it* correspondent*. Correspondents ahould bear in tnind that letter* uuat he abort and to the point. I.ong 'piatlea are liable to bo rejected or cat town. Corresoondenta mast enclose their um»a and addreaae*. not necessarily for 'iblication68 words
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Article222 1931-01-22 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Si**. In the course of the inquiry into Wild Life in Malaya much has been heard of damage done to rubber trees and other vegetation by wild elephants. It is strange that nothing has been said about tame elephants.222 words
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Article990 1931-01-22 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your issue of the lGth inst.j f horc is an account of the ceremony held I 'he previous day at Rasah when the graves of 4 British soldiers who were killed in Sungei Ujong in 1875 were990 words
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Article406 1931-01-22 2 Mr.. James Scott and Miss Isabel Williams. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday, the Rev. Stephen Band officiating, of Mr. James Scott, assistant Architect, Singapore Municipality, and Miss Isabel Gwendoline Williams. The bride, who was given away by Mr. R. I. Hawson, wore a406 words
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Article490 1931-01-22 2 Mr. S. Leigh-Hunt. MOTOR ACCIDENT iv LAVENDER STREET Mr. S. Leigh Hunt, probation Assistant Controller of Government M or polies, Singapore, died on the night "r Jan. 14 as the result of a motor accident in Lavender Street. It appears that Mr. Hunt was returnin from the490 words
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Article190 1931-01-22 2 Judge’s Comment on Firm Without Counsel. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. J an Mr. Justice Sproule gave 'J the Supreme Court here today in t.> i» which S. S. Naguda Marican H. L. Marican and Co., for hlS balance of wages due to him i 1 set vices190 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1286 1931-01-22 3 Straits Times, Jan. 15. I vpral occasions we have put l on i n this column the view that l r var liHtv for the pronounced decline |es ponS b ra( ie overseas rests largely I Bri r, e British manufacturers who lithI ith 1 dfastly to antiquatedStraits Times, Jan. 15. - 1,286 words
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Article1230 1931-01-22 3 —Straits Tifnes, Jan. lfi. Although commerce in the Federated Malay States is regulated by English law, legislation is to be submitted to the Federal Council on Monday which will invest the Ruler-in-Council of each of the Federated States with powers strikingly near to those which a Malay—Straits Tifnes, Jan. lfi. - 1,230 words
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Article976 1931-01-22 3 —Straits Times, Jan. 17. In various ways Mr. E. T. Campbell, formerly M.P. for N. W. Camberwell, has shown that his interest in this part of the world did not cease when he retired from work in Java and went Home and sought parliamentary honours. Unlike certain others—Straits Times, Jan. 17. - 976 words
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Article1092 1931-01-22 4 out very necessary public works.—Straits Times, Jan. 10. Discussing 4 .he h ederul ouncil moclim.' of throe monlhs auo, we were led taaise the caption 1 Inofficial* Who Scored or account of the successful opposition uhtch the unofficial members prosoTited to various (iovernment proposals. < hsef <»fout very necessary public works.—Straits Times, Jan. 10. - 1,092 words
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Article990 1931-01-22 4 —Straits Times, Jan. 20. To some extent, the situation regarding the tin quota scheme is clarified by the communique issued by the Senior Warden of Mines and published in the Straits Times yesterday. We now know, for instance, that the Government of the* F.M.S. regards restriction of—Straits Times, Jan. 20. - 990 words
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Article1010 1931-01-22 4 felp discussing the possibilities.—S:ra: Times, Jan. 21. Considerably more matters of interest were discussed at the meeting of the Federal Council than can be considered in the course of a single article. There was, for example, the important announcement that it had been shown that the bulk offelp discussing the possibilities.—S:ra: Times, Jan. 21. - 1,010 words
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Article191 1931-01-22 4 Terrible Story of Shensi’ Plight. Nankin*:, Jar. 20. Tha* 400.000 persons have been ?nii );to s’avery in Shensi province during 2> onst few years, is declared by a (iov.n i*Knt official who has investigated conditions there. He said that last year Marshal la Shi-?han and Marshal Feng191 words
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Article110 1931-01-22 4 ar j 1 Big Combine to Ope** atc ln China. t ‘’O. Nankin*?, Jan ...fnl It is understood that a P ov j l t i, e fhtf man combine is negotiatingwitn inf o ese Government for the undeit industrial enterprises in C'hina. r ed f The combinear j 1 - 110 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES.
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Article139 1931-01-22 5 r th* vcai K Time's. Jan. 15. received this morning \'otifi cal ,n lack of support the at “owini? i^ nner of the Straits ghth Anr !c n-apore) Association, fixed ItUmerits ,'Yeen cancelled. It is to r Feb. <>• hab h^t a function which has regretted j mp0r th* vcai K Time's. Jan. 15. - 139 words
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Article229 1931-01-22 5 [rrir ui:u i r- S-.vait' Tin'.•*.<, Jan. 1 that nothing can escape the it S 1 cem p 11 n e of politics which racks k:-' 1 ii a Social, personal and are inevitably bound to “current tension, but things k 1 lh Y gorry pass when such[rrir ui:u i r- •• _ S-.vait' Tin'.•*.<, Jan. 1 *. - 229 words
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Article393 1931-01-22 5 lat tK V Ci 'l' ir,e nce prompts us to auu i mes n j a ove i* writ facetious.” —Straits Tlvre are so few direct taxes levied In i> Colony that grumbles on what is a o.ific S' ’.live of complaint elsewhere are r t It behoveslat tK V Ci'l'ir,ence prompts us to auu imesnj a"ove i* “ writ facetious.”—Straits - 393 words
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Article124 1931-01-22 5 —Straits Times, Jan. 16. Thn nnm,„ reductions in tyre prices tabs f P( on Tuesday from the United ma k welcome reading, not only to *s 8 i T ,st wh° will have to dip his hand libber f! N ,r to pocket, but also to the—Straits Times, Jan. 16. - 124 words
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Article143 1931-01-22 5 wasn’t really trying.—Straits Times, Jan. 10. One after another the popular idols of our youth go toppling down or reveal their feet of clay. Ihe latest is Georges Carrentier. Hero of a hundred fights in the boxing ring, and later of more than one film, he haswasn’t really trying.—Straits Times, Jan. 10. - 143 words
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Article145 1931-01-22 5 —Straits Times, Jan. 16. We duly received today the annual report of the Institute for Medical Research, F.M.S., and were preparing to congratulate the Institute on such a remarkably prompt production of a resume of last year’s activity when once again we were disappointed. The report i—Straits Times, Jan. 16. - 145 words
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Article166 1931-01-22 5 —Straits Times, Jan. 1<». It is understood that the F.M.S. Gov eminent will shortly announce, by Gazette notification, the restoration of elephant lo the category of animals protected by the game laws. It was in July, 1929 chat he.se animals were removed from ihat category, and, in—Straits Times, Jan. 1<». - 166 words
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Article178 1931-01-22 5 their nose-baps on !—Straits Times, Jan. ltt. Everyone is familiar with the ‘‘Printer’s Devil,” that mischievous imp who sits aloft unseen on the ton of every linotype machine awaiting his opportunity to beguile the fast-moving fingers of the operator into pressing a wrong key and makingtheir nose-baps on !—Straits Times, Jan. ltt. - 178 words
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Article134 1931-01-22 5 —Straits Times, Jan. 17. We take the following from the Bangkok Times At the annual meeting of the P. 0. S.N. Coy. in London last month the chairman, Lord Inchcape, said The mail services have been carried out with punctuality, the total mail landed and embarked at Marseilles—Straits Times, Jan. 17. - 134 words
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Article184 1931-01-22 5 —Straits Times, Jar-. IT. In celebrating his 68th birthday today Mr. Lloyd George is rapidly approaching the allotted span laid down by the Psalmist, but more signally markediirn »ur generation by the receipt of the old. age pension w r hich he did so much to establish..—Straits Times, Jar-. IT. - 184 words
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Article216 1931-01-22 5 w 111VIUV.11V in uiu vwauiv/O) —Straits Times, Jan. 17. If Mr. Middleton Murry right, and all the activities of mankind are governed <y the laws of evolution aa we see them at work in the other levels of animal life, there are some pretty problems awaitingw 111VIUV.11V in uiu vwauiv/O) —Straits Times, Jan. 17. - 216 words
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Article293 1931-01-22 5 IlUV/UUil III II ii.vwinv- —Strait.; Times. Jon. 17. A writer in a Home paper points out that the Britisher stands alone in his lovi of a suffix to which he is not legally entitled. He refers to the much abused Esquire.” The word has long since ceased toIlUV/UUil III II ii.vwinv- * —Strait.; Times. Jon. 17. - 293 words
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Article213 1931-01-22 5 people nave Deen uiaen in oy me cry. Hands off the people’s food.”—Strait? Times. Jan. 19. The report of the select committee on F.M.S. taxation which was laid on the table at today’s meeting of the Federal Council contains two ominous hints which may or may not bepeople nave Deen uiaen in oy me cry. “ Hands off the people’s food.”—Strait? Times. Jan. 19. - 213 words
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Article219 1931-01-22 5 —Straits Times, Jan. W.. While the! Singapore Municipality has rendered excellent service to the community by providing a swimming pool at Mount Emily, it is doubtful whether the prices row being charged are such as to make the pool popular. The prices at first glance seem reasonable enough,—Straits Times, Jan. W.. - 219 words
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Article238 1931-01-22 5 A UNITED MEDICAL SERVICE States are not affected.—Straits Times Jan. 11). Alt’tough rumours are persistent that Sir Cecil dementi. will return from London with instructions for drastic decentralisation in the F.M.S., affecting the powers and status of the Chief Sec* rotary and the Federal Council, the unification of Malaya’s publicStates are not affected.—Straits Times Jan. 11). - 238 words
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Article431 1931-01-22 5 (kt( nuy and generous Straits Times, Jan. 20. Il* the reports of some Malayan rubber companies for the past ten years were examined the cause of the reductions of staffs and salaries which have taken place during: the present slump would be iound. Everyone knows that in many(kt( nuy and generous Straits Times, Jan. 20. - 431 words
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Article447 1931-01-22 6 Straits Times, Jan. 20. The announcement, published yesterday, that the Marseiliw-Saigon air mail prV ice bus been opened serves to reminTus that (Ireat Britain is falling behind in tiit* race to establish air links between Europe and the Far Hast. As from Fe bruary 14, we a*£Straits Times, Jan. 20. - 447 words
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Article26 1931-01-22 6 i a Ilownnces.”—Straits Times, Jan LI. 1 They were only temporary of course,” said the Civil Servant, hut you have to make allowances.”—Straits Times, Jani a Ilownnces.”—Straits Times, Jan LI. - 26 words
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Article273 1931-01-22 6 So now you know all about it.—Straits 1 linos Jan. 21. During the past few weeks the China cables have been buzzing with reference to so lie mysterious thing called “likin’’ which is, was, or will ho abolished. For those people who are still in the dark af toSo now you know all about it.—Straits 1 linos Jan. 21. - 273 words
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Article407 1931-01-22 6 t.'er Mi. Ford’s exploits here."—Straits Times. Jan. 21. An astonishing article appears in The India Rubber World describing the Ford rubber concession on the Amazon. The writer must be suspected of painting as dark a picture us he could, hut even so it damages Mr. Ford’st.'er Mi. Ford’s exploits here."—Straits Times. Jan. 21. - 407 words
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Article281 1931-01-22 6 Advantage of Using Only One Metal. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 20. Lecturing on trade and currency before the United Indian Association, the Hon. Mr. I*. M. Robinson said that it wa s probably a great misfortune for the world that tuo metals were discovered, each281 words
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Article100 1931-01-22 6 —Router. Explanation of a Sydney Mystery. Sydney, Jan. 15. The mystery of the floating coffins has b' en cleared up. The explanation is that the native crow of the Hong Kong steamer Cabarita jettisoned the empty coffins, tearing a hoodoo,” after a series of accidents on board.—Reuter. A—Router. - 100 words
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Article43 1931-01-22 6 iftuter. All Quotas to be Reduced For Two Years. Washington, Jan. 20. Hie immigration sub-committee of the Nous > of Representatives has approved i< administration's proposal to restrict irn >*r»tion for a period of two year* Reute/" f th existin quotas.-iftuter. - 43 words
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Article915 1931-01-22 6 Penang Assizes. SEQUEL TO CAR HITTINCi PROCESSION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 20. The first session of the 1931 Assizes <y|xawd this morning with the customary solemnity, hi i Lordship, members of the Bvr, the District Judge, the Chief Police Officer and others attending915 words
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Article557 1931-01-22 6 ,—Renter. B A T. Director’s Sch etn Arouses Interest. Shanghai, J an The scheme for stabilising lh( silver, proposed by the American J Arthur Bassett, a director of the American Tobacco Company ami ed this week in the Shanghai Finance and Commerce, is arousing J! dcrable,—Renter. - 557 words
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Article4471 1931-01-22 7 j at inr mini —British Wireless. —Reuter. Government Policy Stated. >EW CONSTITUTION. kings REPLY to loyal K message. London, Jan. 15. inference ended, as it opened, in Thl ..here of subdued enthusiasm. n Anne's drawing room in St. The S u I» a iace was packed forj at inr mini —British Wireless.; —Reuter. - 4,471 words
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Article52 1931-01-22 8 Death of F.M.S. Police Inspector. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 21 Elliot, a British Inspector in the KM.S. police, was found shot dead in his bungalow at Temerloh last i.ight. He was 26 years of age and considered a most promising officer. No details are52 words
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Article445 1931-01-22 8 iur uie ,—Reuter. Liberal Protest Against Hypocrisy.” London Jan. 20. The House of Commons passed, without a division, the second reading of the China Indemnity (Application) Bill. Mr. H. Dalton, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in moving the second reading, declared that its provisions constituted aiur uie ,—Reuter. - 445 words
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Article90 1931-01-22 8 .—Reuter. French Reply to British Note. Paris, Jan. 20. In reply to the British note regarding War loan payments the French Government states that it cannot agree to pay the British subscribers in gold francs while the other subscribers are paid in paper money, nor can it.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article42 1931-01-22 8 —Reuter. Conservatives Respond to Mr. Baldwin’s Appeal. London, Jan. 20. When Parliament reassembled there was a good attendance in the House of Commons, particularly of Conservatives, in consequence of the recent letter of Mr. Stanley Baldwin insisting on better attendances.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article51 1931-01-22 8 xuBLun ca —British Wireless. Sending Mails and Stores To Tristan da Cunha. Rugby, Jan. 20. The Government has arranged for the steamer Seringa, which sails from Leith for South Georgia at the end of the month, to call at Tristan da Cunha with ma ls and stores.—BritishxuBLun ca —British Wireless. - 51 words
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Article386 1931-01-22 8 Denial That It Is Bein* Sent Elsewhere. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, J an 20 The premises of the newlv w, Chettiars Chamber of CommW* formally opened on Sunday bv the rw? Resident of Selangor, the Hun J. Lornie. lr In the course of an386 words
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Article118 1931-01-22 8 iurmer ii,dWU,UUU on the souinanipiw" Docks extension scheme.—British Wireless. “Auto-carrier” to Take Cars to France. Rugby, Jan. 19. A new’ steamer to carry passengers’ motor-cara across the Charfnel by the Folkestone-Boulogne and Dover-Calais routes is being built for the Southern Railway. It is called an auto-carrier and williurmer ii,dWU,UUU on the souinanipiw" Docks extension scheme.—British Wireless. - 118 words
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Article116 1931-01-22 8 Considerable Damage To Stock. Considerable damage was done by file, which occurred on Tuesday in 3 Chinese godown at 23, Omar Street. The place was used for storing gunny bap?, ratan, etc. Shortly after 9 p.m., the Fire Bripad? received a call and two engines sen out.116 words
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Article65 1931-01-22 8 The following passengers have n Singapore per the s.s. President fi iUl Dollar Lines :—Mr. Oscar H. Ballon. Blanche B. Bean, Mr. Herbert A. '<; h n urt) Joseph W. Court, Mrs. Florence >' a Mr. G. Doolomal, Miss lone Dunn. 'D" Edborg, Mr. Charles Saker, Mrs. Maud a65 words
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13377 1931-01-22 9 Government Attitude Explained in Federal Council. result of circular issued by SENIOR WARDEN OF MINES. 'THE most important event in Monday’s meeting of the Federal 1 0U ncil was the Chief Secretary’s announcement that the replies to the circular issued by the Senior Warden of13,377 words
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Article254 1931-01-22 13 Scene in Harbour Board Grounds. Wild excitement reign. d in the vicinity of the Singapore Cold Storage depot in the Singapore Harbour Board grounds at about 6.30 o’clock on Tuesday when a Pathan, armed with an automatic pistol, shot a compatriot through the lungs, and holding the254 words
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Article181 1931-01-22 13 Disaster Due to Explosion Of Chemical Products. An inquiry into the sinking of the steamer Tricolor off Colombo on Jan 5 was held at the Norwegian Consulate, Singapore on Jan. 14, and resulted in the following findings being reached 1. The ship carried considerable quantities of various chemical181 words
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Article82 1931-01-22 13 Imprisonment for Mayor Of Calcutta. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Jan. 19. At an unobtrusive wayside station in East Bengal called Amnura, Subhas Chandra Bose, the Mayor of Calcutta, was arrested for disobeying an order served on him prohibiting him from entering the Malda district. He82 words
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Article205 1931-01-22 13 —Reuter. Officer Questioned at The Court-Martial. London, Jan. 20. The court-martial opened at Devonport on Able Seaman T. Gration, of H.M.S. Lucia, who is charged with disobeying the command to fall in on a Sunday as part of both watche# for exercise and also—Reuter. - 205 words
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Article491 1931-01-22 13 V..V vv J ,—British Wireless. Collective Agreement To Disarm. Rugby, Jan. 20. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Arthur Henderson in opening the public session of the League of Nations Council at Geneva today, strongly urged that the League should lead the nations in a bold approach to the■» **•*'■• V..V vv J ,—British Wireless. - 491 words
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Article275 1931-01-22 13 Reuter. Three Men Killed. EAGLE COLLIDES WITH MACHINE. London, Jan. 19. A Royal Air Force Virginia bombing plane crashed into an aerodrome building t»% Worthy Down, near Winchester, two flying officers and one aircraftsman being killed. The fourth occupant of the plane was unhurt. EightReuter. - 275 words
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Article, Illustration345 1931-01-22 13 Adventurous Artist Now In Singapore. A French woman artist who exhibited in the Paris salons at the age of 15 and has spent the last five years travelling throughout the East has arrived in Singapore and will hold an exhibition at. the Memorial Hall on Friday, Saturday, Monday345 words
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Article3127 1931-01-22 14 Death of Mr. A. H. M. Fo*. SAVINGS LOST IN MOTOR BUSINESS. The story of the finding of her husbanu lying dead in his bed with a waun-l over his heart and an automatic pistol by his side, was t-Id to Mr. K Lisamer, the acting3,127 words
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Article481 1931-01-22 14 When the Dato Consulted His Highness. (f*rom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. n. A Malay witness who was called in the Jelat Concession case today admitted that he was a pawang (native medicir.e-ir.dR> and that he had treated his uncle, the Onto Maharajah Perba Jelai, when481 words
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3028 1931-01-22 15 Bernard Shaw s Political Extravaganza—Unreality of Both Democracy and Royalists Exposed in “The Apple Cart" —A Bad Farce with Intellectual Trimmings and Lively, Amusing Talk. Sack the Lot t u() |e Cart A Political Extra|he P Bv Bernard Shaw. Constable. va! ranzi». 5** fr3,028 words
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Article3239 1931-01-22 16 Taxation of Rubber Estates. RATE REDUCED. EXTENSION OF WATER SUPPLY. A meeting <f the Rural ILard held at the Uind Office, on dan. 14. the Hon. Mr. F. T. Tree, Commissioner of Lands, presiding. The others present were: The Deputy Colonial Engineer <Mr. R. L. Nunn),3,239 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration105 1931-01-22 17 tin a lonely hiil near Seremban, the grave of four English soldiers who fell in the Sungei l iong War of 1H7."> and 1S74* has just been hallowed and a n»« ‘tone erected in place of the original w hich time and weather105 words
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Article, Illustration31 1931-01-22 17 urran ol the Singapore Municipal Service and his bride, lormerl) Astley of Bridlington, aftei their marriage at St. 1 a The bridesmaids are the Misses Cynthia and Ailsa I.angton.31 words
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Article, Illustration38 1931-01-22 17 Tin* Revs. K. Walter (left) and K. Fischlc, of I lie Basel Mission, w ho recently escaped from the hands of < hinese bandits after Iti months ii\ captivity, during which they suffere t many privations.38 words
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Article, Illustration150 1931-01-22 18 MALAYA’S FAREWELL TO MAJ.-GENERAL PRITC HARD. To the accompaniment of good washes from ever> section of the community .Major General H. L. Pritchard, C.H., C.M.G.. D.S.O., (ieneral Officer Com nunding tin 'troops, Ma'a\a. left for Home l>> the troopship Nevada on Thursday. (ieneral Pritchard, who is setn above inspecting the150 words
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Article, Illustration29 1931-01-22 19 he new handstand at the Botanic Gardens, Singapore. The Cenotaph. Kuala l.umpur, ablaze with light. The recently-opened premises of the Straits Merchant Service Guild.29 words
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Article, Illustration41 1931-01-22 19 delicate tracery of light The Government Buildings, Kuala l.umpur, undergo a beautiful transformation when the floodlights are turned on at night. Floodlighting has also been reccntU installed at the Cenotaph, creating a striking and picturesque cuect.41 words
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Article, Illustration34 1931-01-22 19 i v niet .1 list ice, Sir William Muriso'i, who is seen above with Mr. Justice Singapore Honour of Sikh Police dra»„ up in front of the Supreme Court.34 words
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Article, Illustration83 1931-01-22 20 Hound for China from Hamburg with a cargo of chemicals, an explosion occurred on the Norwegian-owned steamer. Tricolor, while off Colombo on .Ian. 5, as a result of which the \csmI sank within a short time and six lives were lost. The survivors were83 words
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Article, Illustration43 1931-01-22 20 Scenes at the trooping of the Colour* in Sarawak. Above, il II. the liniah a.'dre-ine the lt ,i w„h 11.11. the Ranee and the Day., g Kliraheth. The lower pictures show tbe consecration of .r'Cnlours" h‘r. MarXrHa.’ 143 words
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Article, Illustration38 1931-01-22 20 Ih, K.A.F. flying-boat N„. S 1120 v,sited Kclantan on Jan. s. and berthed the Kclantan River near the a the right, the new I ospi'tal.Vota "llharuT h Uesidency rUurni to Singapore nest d38 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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Article389 1931-01-22 21 Opportunities Missed In 1930. THEY MUST RECUR! fton-Response to Whips Inexcusable. London, Jan. 14. In preparation for the re-assembling of Parliament on Jan. 20, a disciplinary etter has been circulated by Mr. Stanley Baldwin to Conservative members of the House of Commons calling attention to389 words
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Article122 1931-01-22 21 —Keuter. Standard of Fineness For Gold. Paris, Jan 14. J, h( nank France, which has hitherto dcc epted gold bullion of standard ft,,f\W5 per mille), has decided, in c, to accept all ingots of gold cf a m tr ot fineness of 900 per mille and means—Keuter. - 122 words
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Article70 1931-01-22 21 illc Reuter. Occident to New York Electric Train. New York, Jan. 16. "'omen including seven young Us h hour when tb htl fi f njured durin the rain jurnn*.,i car °f an electric Val1 and vas 0 o, nts, crashed into a A shflL pecked. <f smokeillc ' Reuter. - 70 words
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Article271 1931-01-22 21 —Reuter. Most Violent Tremors Ever Experienced. Mexico City, Jan. 14. The sharpest earthquake tremors ever experienced threw the city into great confusion late tonight. They lasted over two minutes. The population ran into the streets expecting buildings to collapse. A peculiar yellow light was seen in the—Reuter. - 271 words
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Article122 1931-01-22 21 poonciisria ui uit Burtiiitr nsmmuiK and have been now released —Sin Kuo Min. Good Work by a Chinese Cruiser. Hon* Kong Jan. it A Chinese gunboat haa captured three pirate junks at Bias Bay, with 20 suspected pirates on board. Four Chinese found on board the suspectedpoonciisria ui uit Burtiiitr nsmmuiK and have been now released—Sin Kuo Min. - 122 words
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Article105 1931-01-22 21 —Reuter. UJ3. Presidential Candidate’s Statement. New York, Jan. 14. A statement of Europe’s debts to the United States which is considered significant as the speaker intends to stand as Democratic candidate for the Presidency in 1932 was made by Mr. Albert Ritchie, the Governor of Maryland, in an—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article50 1931-01-22 21 —Sin Kuo Min. Nankin? Bars Ships of Less Than 100 Tons. Shanghai, Jan. 15. The rules framed by the Ministry of Finance, following the enforcement of the new customs tariff, lay it down that no ship of less than 100 tons may engage in international trade.—Sin Kuo Min.—Sin Kuo Min. - 50 words
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Article279 1931-01-22 21 lieu ter. Change in Electoral j System. THE NEW BILL. Restriction of Election Expenses. London, Jan. 16. A sweeping change in the electoral system is provided for in the representation of the People Bill, the text of which has just been published. It prescribes that voting will belieu ter. - 279 words
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Article100 1931-01-22 21 —Reuter. No Clue as to Fate Of Trade Wind.” Lisbon, Jan. 14. Wireless messages now discredit the report that the monoplane Trade Wind, in which Mrs. Beryl Hart and Lieut. Maclaren were endeavouring to fly the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris, fell into the sea near—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article105 1931-01-22 21 —Reuter. Foreign Ministers Meet At Geneva. Geneva, Jan. 16. Twenty-two European Foreign Ministers, with their experts, assembled under the presidency of M. Briand at the opening of the committee on European Union. M. Briand declared that France remained faithful to the plan of European Federation. Dr. Curtius, the—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article53 1931-01-22 21 —lieu ter. Washington, Jan. 14. The $75,000,000 port development scheme has, at last, been sanctioned. Piers 1,000 feet long will be built in the Hudson River. The War Secretary, Mr. Patrick J. Hurley, has approved the modification of the harbour lines, both on the New York and—lieu ter. - 53 words
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Article3995 1931-01-22 22 .—British Wireless. Moslems and Hindus Meet Again. A FRESH OFFER. Still No Settlement In Sight. Rugby, dan. 14. A renewed effort to settle the HinduMoslem problem was made today, when, in the minorities sub-committee, over which the Prime Minister preside 1. a fresh mter was.—British Wireless. - 3,995 words
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Article168 1931-01-22 23 —British Wireless. Promises of Agreement Still Unfulfilled. Rugby, Jan. 18. Mr. Arthur Henderson, the British Foreign Minister, speaking yesterday at Geneva before the committee for the economic union of Europe, referred to the different League economic conferences and recalled that 29 governments had accented the principles laid down—British Wireless. - 168 words
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Article122 1931-01-22 23 British Wireless. £3,000,000 Scheme Given Approval. Rugby, Jan. 15. The Home Development Committee for he purposes of the Government grant in d has approved the estimate of £3,000,000 to be expended by the Southern Railway C >. on the extension cf the existing docks at Southampton. Details have— British Wireless. - 122 words
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Article68 1931-01-22 23 -.810,000 for 1,930,000 motor-cars. —British Wireless. Increased Revenue From Taxes in Britain. Rugby, Jan. 17. The Ministry of Transport’s annual report on the taxation of road vehicles for ’he year ended November, 1930, reveals that the gross receipts amounted to £27.£00,000. as compared with £26,300,000 in the previous-.810,000 for 1,930,000 motor-cars.—British Wireless. - 68 words
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Article91 1931-01-22 23 ir»tr the Second Cruiser Squadron.—British Wireless. New Commander of Third Cruiser Squadron. Rugby, Jan. 1G. Rear-Admiral Barry Domvilc leaves London today to take up appointment as Rear-Admiral Commanding the Third Cruiser Squadron, Mediterranean Fleet. He was until last August Director of Naval Intelligence, Admiralty. Captain L. Holland hasir»tr the Second Cruiser Squadron.—British Wireless. - 91 words
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Article69 1931-01-22 23 it. I wiit: un41 v —I*ritish Wireless. For London Police Court Poor Boxes. Rugby, Jan. 19. The late Mr. John Albert Drinan, of the Constitutional Club, London, and Nice, bequeathed £70,000, practically all his estate, in trust for the poor boxes of tho Metropolitan police courts, London,it. I wiit: un41 v »»«, —I*ritish Wireless. - 69 words
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Article81 1931-01-22 23 ’—Reuter. A Champion of Women’s Interests. London, Jan. 19. Dr. Ethel Bentham,. Socialist M.P. for East Islington which seat she won at the last election (1929) after standing as a candidate three times previously, died today. Dr. Boatbam was a great champion of women’s Interests. She’—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article516 1931-01-22 23 ,—Ancta. •w. y ...w.,.. —Reuter. —British Wireless. Nimes (Card) France, Jan. 16. The Banque Regionale du Card has s pended payments.—Reuter. Warsaw', Jan. 18. Miss Amy Johnson has taken off for Berlin. Washington, Jun., 15. President Hoover has signed the Bill providing $45,000,000 fi r drought,—Ancta.; •w. y ...w.,.. • —Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 516 words
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Article227 1931-01-22 23 —Reuter. Raid by Rebels. STATION OFFICIAL KILLED. Tharrawaddy (Buimn), Jan. 1C* hand of 50 rebels, armed with da&s (long knives carried bjK. the hillmoa), down on Zibyugc station |jmt before midnight ard surrounded the Lb'.ugali stationmastor’s quarters. They took the cash and jewellery which his wife—Reuter. - 227 words
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Article169 1931-01-22 23 —Reuter. Sir Arthur Salter to Advise On Financial Reforms. Geneva, Jan. 19. The League of Nations Council’s proceedings are progressing most lyMuch time has been saved by the proposal made by Mr. Arthur Henderson, the British Foreign Secretary, who is presiding, to discontinue the practice of the—Reuter. - 169 words
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Article82 1931-01-22 23 —Reuter. Further Increases Suggested In China. Nanking, Jan. 16. It is semi-officially stated that, in compliance with the recommendation c f the Post Office authorities, the Ministry of Communications is contemplating a further increase in the foreign postal rates. Last July China increased the foreign rates 50 per—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article52 1931-01-22 23 —British Wireless. Appointed to the Aldershot Command. Rugby, Jan. 17. Gemral Sir Charles Harington has been appointed General Officer Commanding-in-Chief the Aldershot command, with effect from June 30 next. Lieutenant-General Sir Torquhil Matheson has been appointed General Officer Commanding-in-Chief the Western Command, India, in succession to Sir Charles—British Wireless. - 52 words
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Article34 1931-01-22 23 Rou tor. The Hague, Jan. 11. The Dutch destroyer Vangalen will leave Curacao on Feb. 21 for the Dutch Fast Indies viu the Cape. She is due in Batavia on June 1.—Rou tor. - 34 words
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Article262 1931-01-22 24 —Reuter. —British Wireless. Concessions on Both Sides. MINERS’ MEETING. Hopes of Peace for Three Years. London, Jan. 15. It is officially announced that the South Wales coal dispute has l**en settled. The provisional agreement for the settlement of the South Wales eoal dispute provides for a resumption—Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 262 words
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Article153 1931-01-22 24 —British Wireless. Question of Separation From India. Rugby, Jan. 20. In an announcement regarding the Government’s decision to proceed with the separation of Burma from India. Mr. Wedgwood Henri, the Secretary for India, in the House of Commons today stated “The Government wishes it to be understood that—British Wireless. - 153 words
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Article86 1931-01-22 24 Reuter U.8. to Co-operate With The International Bank. Washington, Jan. 2fi, The eo-operation of the United States in the efforts which are being made bv ih'* Prink of International Settlements to solve the gold problem is unofficially stated to be assured. State Department officials say that theReuter - 86 words
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Article71 1931-01-22 24 —Router. Appointed Ambassador To Japan. London, Jan. 20. Sir Francis Lindley has been appointed Ambassador to Japan in succession to Sir John Tilley.— Reuter. Sir F rands Lindley has been Ambas fador to Portugal since 1929. He is 58 '•ears of age, and joined the diplomatic f—Router. - 71 words
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Article358 1931-01-22 24 —Reuter. Viceroy’s Speech. NEW PRESIDENT OF ASSEMBLY. New Delhi, Jan. 17. In an address to the Legislative As sembly Lord Irwin, referring to the crimes of violence which have deeply stained the fair name of India,” said The experience of the past months leaves no—Reuter. - 358 words
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Article48 1931-01-22 24 —Reuter. Big Majority for Labour Candidate. London, Ian. 17. The following is the result of the East Bristol by-election caused by the death of the Labour member, Mr. Walter Baker Sir Stafford Cripps (Labour) 19,261. Mr. Chapman Walker (Cons.) 7,937. Mr. Baker (Liberal) 4,010.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article80 1931-01-22 24 —Reuter. Inconclusive Prohibition Findings. £«ew York, Jan. 20. rftonths of research into the Question of Prohibition enforcement has resulted in some extraordinarily inconclusive findings in the report of the Wickersham Commission which, however, opposes the repeal of Prohibition, though individual commissioners recommend considerable modifications. Three commissioners favour—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article94 1931-01-22 24 —British Wireless. Death of an Old Friend Of King George. Rugby, Jan. 20. The death has occurred in London of Captain Sir Charles Cust, an old friend of King George, whose Equerry he was for 38 years.—British Wireless. apt. Sir Charles Cust, G.C.V.O., who was 4 he—British Wireless. - 94 words
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Article426 1931-01-22 24 .n*r b<*pe for a speedy settlement.—Bri tish Wireless. —Reuter. Lancashire Dispute. I LOCK-OUT OF COTTON WEAVERS. London, Jan. 16. Negotiations for the settlement of the Lancashire cotton dispute, with regard to the weavers operating more looms, have again broken down. A general lock-out in the weaving.n*r b<*pe for a speedy settlement.—Bri tish Wireless.; —Reuter. - 426 words
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Article99 1931-01-22 24 .—British Wireless. Plans to Link India And Singapore. Rugby, Jan. 20. The Under-Secretary for Air, Mr. F. Montague. stated in the House of Commons that the propc sals of Imperial Airways for th*» extension of the service between Kurland and India to Australia had, after examination, been.—British Wireless. - 99 words
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Article96 1931-01-22 24 —Reuter. Sand from Hattlefields At Corunna. Rugby, Jan. 19. The Prince of Wales, who embarked fol South America in the liner Oropesa at Santander last night landed this morning at Corunna and after being welcomed by the Mayor laid the foundation stone for a memorial to—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article195 1931-01-22 24 —Reuter. League's Firm A tt itud( OFFENDING COUNTliir TO BE DENOUNCED? 58 Geneva !•>« u «an. The League of Nation* board’s publicity and “Pi* paigns have failed to redo la can,, the world traffic in A L. Lyall, Great Brit^Th^ 11 the opium committee, in r•—Reuter. - 195 words
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Article113 1931-01-22 24 A LOAN IS URGENTLY NEEDED.” Reuter. Mr. Scullin on Position In Australia. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Sydney, Jar. 15. In a speech which is regarded a< a feeler to the London money market. Mr H. Sv-uliin. the Prime Minister, sald r influx of new capital would be to Austral like.— Reuter. - 113 words
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Article72 1931-01-22 24 —Reuter. Three Killed on Argentine Railways. Buenos Aires. Jan. Several people were killed by tr.'vt bomb outrages perpetrated this nnrr.ir.c on three Argentine railways. Two bombs exploded simultaneously the termini of the Western and Ur.a* Southern Railways, two people killed and four injured third boml. wrecked a subur.a"—Reuter. - 72 words
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Article46 1931-01-22 24 ,—A net a. Six People Killed and Much Damage. Batavia. Jan. Seven violent earthquakes, not originsing from the Merapi volcano, caused cor sidtrable damage in the villages 1 Boemiajoe and Proepoek. Six people were killed by tin* t:«.* cnimnoys at a tapioca plant. Aneta.,—A net a. - 46 words
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Article27 1931-01-22 24 ,—Reuter. No Fewer Than 1,326 Failed Last Year. Washington, Ja:*No fewer than 1,326 banks fail (i,: United States in 1930 as conipam. 642 in 1929.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article32 1931-01-22 24 Reuter. Anarchist Bomb Deprives II Of Water. Tun 20# Havana, A bomb explosion, believed t<» U anarchists, in the main water k r V deprived the city of its waterReuter. - 32 words
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Advertisement54 1931-01-22 21 II. S. 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 All Inquiries and Repairs will receive prompt and personal attention. 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE. PHONE 4540. 61, HIGH54 words
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Article2575 1931-01-22 25 The Agreement and Its Machinery. UNSETTLED POINTS. iomments Invited From Miners. ('.mini unique h.s b««. publish^ V J!L„ r Warden »f Manea. Kuala •1» promised at the reee.it 11,1,11 n nr line at lp*b—“with a view rM'n* further the tin rest ho l'r«r p ls2,575 words
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Article279 1931-01-22 25 > Ship Damaged. SILVERMAPLE RUNS INTO HULK. A somewhat ferious collision occurred in the cuter roads in the early hours of <>n Jan. 15 when the s.s. Silvermaple, commanded by Capt. Olivers, ran into the hulk Arm toon A pear in the quarantine anchorage. As no official279 words
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Article100 1931-01-22 25 Large Number of Departures Last Month. Malaya’s Chinese and Indian population decreased by more than 14,000 during the month of December. The Malayan migration statistics show that 10,400 Chinese left Straits Settle*. ments ports for China and 7,651 arrived in Malaya from China. The total number of Chinese100 words
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Article1418 1931-01-22 26 Unified Systems In Malaya. THE NEW DIRECTOR. OR HOOPS THE LAST P.C.M.O. IN THE COLONt. (From Our Own Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 19. A scheme for the amalgamation of the medical services of Malaya, which has been prepared by the heads of the Y -M.S. and SS. Medical1,418 words
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Article909 1931-01-22 26 Murder Charge. STORY OF ORPHANED CHILDREN. A four-year-old child, described as the only witness, who saw anything, was a pathetic figure in the witness box, before Mr. G. E. Clayton, the Singapore Second Police Magistrate, on Friday when the j reliminary inquiry into a charge of murder909 words
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Article308 1931-01-22 26 Warm Leave-Taking. MAJ.-GEN. PRITCH\Ri> SAILS. l> The extent of the popularity of m, General H. L. Pritchard during h > term of duty as General Officer CommaniW the Troops, Malaya was proved JV the warmth of his sending-off when he relinquished his command on sailing bv308 words
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Article81 1931-01-22 26 Five Railway Wagons Thrown Into Water* (From Our Own Correspondent/ Kuala Lumpur, Jan. le As the 8,000 ton Hamburg-Amerika m. s. Ramses was entering Port Swettenham harbour on Saturday the vesse: struck a jetty, demolishing the head of it and throwing five empty railway wagoninto the water81 words
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Article61 1931-01-22 26 Proposed Weekly Service D.E.I.-Holland. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Jan. 12. Mr. Plesman, director of the K.h.M (Dutch Airways Company) ha- state' that, if no difficulties arose, a weekly ar service would be established between H l1; land and the D.E.I., instead of the exist mg fortnightly61 words
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Article, Illustration12634 1931-01-22 27 prosecution’s Allegations Against Penman. CROSS-EXAMINATION OF MR. J. J. McMICHAEL. r at surest was shown in the case yi before Mr. Justice Whitley h <sngap< re Assizes on Monday, when wP'iani Brown Penman, described as a V* wi' I barged with criminal breach Of ti-7.160.35.12,634 words
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Article111 1931-01-22 30 Difficulty of Apprenticeship In Factories. Replying: to a question asked l>y the Hon. Mi*. San Ah Wing in the Federal Council, the Government stated that the Trade School in Kuala Lumpur i* open h» all races, thouirh preference is given Malays, as they above all others111 words
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Article82 1931-01-22 30 recent Northern revolt, is siui m somewhere in southern Shansi. Min. Troops Give Trouble in South Shansi. Shanghai, J* n j) Reports to hand here state that internal dissension has occurred ranks of the Kuominchun troops southern Shansi. The recalcitrant troops ha Vl 1 partially disarmed by Generalrecent Northern revolt, is siui m somewhere in southern Shansi.— Min. - 82 words
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Article34 1931-01-22 30 The European Unemplo.v men .nittee has received the following 1 i’ons Donations previously ackr. $17,920.36; “Anonymous.” Jl"" 1 “Anonymous,” Tapah 10. v sociation of Malaya 501.07. the _>’> Palgrave Simpson 50.'Jo: tot a34 words
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Article1827 1931-01-22 31 Hallowing a British Grave. tu’NGEI UJONG WAR. 1,1 Memories of Fifty-five Years Ago. Krom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 15. little group of subjects of His v King George V and of His High- yang di Pertuan Besar of Negri <tood on a lonely hill1,827 words
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Article188 1931-01-22 31 The following action by committee no 3 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners is reported Agreed to the purchase of eight 4-tor. tipping lorries with pneumatic tyres, a an addition to the fleet of the Transport Centre, and directed tenders to be called lor. Decided to purchase two 5-ton188 words
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Article961 1931-01-22 31 Select Committee’s Cuts In Expenditure. $3,472,684 SAVED. New Factors Which Threaten Budget. The report of the select committee appointed to consider the possibility of making reductions of expenditure in the F.M.S. Supply Bill for 1931 was laid hefore the Federal Council at Monday’s meeting. It has961 words
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Article1412 1931-01-22 32 Reuter. Third Test Drawn. CENTURY INNINGS BY HAMMOND. Durban, Jan. 16. Th- weather was overcast this morning when the third Test match between England and South Africa started. 1 here were only 2,00G spectators present. The match is bring played on a turf wicket whichReuter. - 1,412 words
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Article71 1931-01-22 32 British Wireless. Capt. Malcolm Campbell Leaves for Daytona. Rugby, Jan. 14. Capt. Malcolm Campbell left Southampton today on his projected attempt to break the world’s land speed record at Daytona Beach in his 12-cylinder 1.400 horse-power ear. Before sailing with hin car and mcchari.es he entiled tnBritish Wireless. - 71 words
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Article421 1931-01-22 32 Mr. Hamilton Re-elected Captain. At the annual meeting o f the S.( .C. •ticket section on Monday, the President (Mr. C. Salter) in the chair, it was decidc! to carry on with the bigger wicket during next season owing to the success it proved last year. It was421 words
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Article344 1931-01-22 32 Changes in Classification Announced. Following the Penang meeting, the Straits Racing Association announces the following changes, in classification Horses. Transfers.—-Bloomfield from Class 3 to 2. Caliph from 2 to 3. Farmer from 2 to 3. Golden Strand from 2 to 3. Haw) Boy from 2 to 3. Kee-Too-Wah344 words
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Article218 1931-01-22 32 —Reuter. Last Minute Goal. 50.000 GREAT m',;,,, London, J an> 17 Before 50.000 spectators at Twicki ham today in the international R U T, championship England and Wales foe* with a goal and two penalty (11 pts.) to a goal, a penalty g oa i a—Reuter. - 218 words
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Article469 1931-01-22 32 Garrison Match With Keppel. The match 1 etween the Keppel G«>!f Elub and the Garrison Golf Club* played ui Sunday Jan. 18, resulted in a \V;r. for the Garrison Golf Club by 8 a 4 poir.r, to l 1 The notes were as follows. Kcppel players mentioned first469 words
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660 1931-01-22 33 —Reuter. Serious Home Reverse. t-vrUTON’S SUPERIORITY IX SECOND DIVISION. London, Jan. 17. following were the results of h League matches played today First Division. 1 Sunderland 3 n_ 3 Bolton Wand. 1 W .V R 3 Leeds United 1 2 West Ham Utd. 1 •'K—Reuter. - 660 words
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Article546 1931-01-22 33 Committee’s Report On Last Year. The annual meeting of the Singapore Turf Club will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Fullerton Building, on Friday, Jan. 30 at 5.15. In their report for the year ended Dec. 31 the committee state The accompanying statement of accounts shows546 words
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Article60 1931-01-22 33 First Match After Return From Ceylon. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Jan. 14. Sutcliffe signalised his return to India from Ceylon—where he was laid up for most i f the visit with an attack of phlohitis—by scoring a brilliant 165 for the Maharajah of Yizianagram’s XI against Hyderabad in60 words
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Article337 1931-01-22 33 Electricity Department Win Trophy. Electricity Dept. 3 Transport C, 1. The Electricity Department defeated the Transport Centre at the Jalnn Besar Stadium by 3—1 on Monday in the final of the Municipal departments’ competition for the Fairer Cup. The standard of was not high, passing was erratic and337 words
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Article212 1931-01-22 33 The position in the Singapore Chess Club grand handicap tournament to date is as follows Class. P. W. D. L. Pts. I E. E. Colnian 9 9 0 0 900 II R. O. Wilmot 11 7 0 4 6*9 II It. Jumabhoy ..11 7 2 2 0.212 words
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Article470 1931-01-22 33 Mowgli’s Fine Chance For Chinta Trophy. On Sunday at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club the “B” ('lass were sailing tho second of the series for the Chinta trophy, and at 10.10 a.m. a start was made in a light north-easterly breeze. The first leg was towards470 words
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Article91 1931-01-22 33 SCOTT WILLIAMS. At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore on January 17, 1931, Janies, eldest son of Mrs. Scott and the late I’eter Scott of Team*, Itiodic, Morayshire and Isabel Gwendoline, daughi r of Michael T. Williams of Perth, tern Australia. ,Kt! FITII WILLIAMS McNCLTY.—On Jan. 20, Ill'll, j't St. Andrew’s91 words
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Article302 1931-01-22 33 Leaving New York For London This Month. A I Iter from Mr. Kim Lin, the menugcr of Hud Walley, the Singapore flyweight, who has now been in New York lor a year, states that Walley scored another victory on I>oc. boating Freddie Lutanzio over six rounds at the302 words
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Obituary61 1931-01-22 33 PLAT IIS CHUA. Mrs. Ch'ia Toh nee Chan Guay N**o, beloved mother of .Mrs. Tan Boon Km ;u<d Messrs. him Cheng Hole, Chua Cheng Hee Chua Cheng Hock and Chua Cheng Liat, died on January 14, 1031, aged 76 year-. Mr. Ch.'in Niro He*., at No. I), Loror.g 3, Fast61 words
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Article69 1931-01-22 1 General Rubber Situation Singapore Tin Prices The Singapore Auction Rubber Stocks 1 London Rubber Market By A. W. Still Dredges Not to be Restarted Rubber Market Rubber Returns f Tin Returns Malayan Trade Statistics Trade and Finance Stocks and Shares Share Market Jjondon Share Prices Associated Tin Mines Correspondence69 words
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Article68 1931-01-22 1 Singapore Oflicial Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract Spot Seller Prices d. K N Date l.’don S pore Eel*. Mar. heo. Mar. Jan. 17, U.13\ 0.13 n 0.13 U- i l 1»; 1 3 16 0.13 h 0.13'a 0.13’h 0.13% 17 .|i H 0.13*» 0.13’h 6.13 7 O.ll*. 0.13’h 0.1368 words
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Article29 1931-01-22 1 Jan. 15 200 ton* at $5H ;s per picul. 16 225 58 17 175 59*/* 19 175 59* a 20 175 58 >, 21 175 59 *429 words
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Article141 1931-01-22 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,002nd auction on Ian. 21, when there was catalogued 1,651,726 III. or 737.38 tons; offered 1,493,347 lb. or 666.67 tons sold 1,072,896 lb. or 178.97 tons. Spot. London 4 1 16d. New York 8*h cts. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed141 words
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Article33 1931-01-22 1 A cable to Lewis and Peat, Ltd., dated Jan. 20, states that the stocks of rubber in London and Liverpool are 121,540 tons, an increase on the week of 956 tons.33 words
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Article93 1931-01-22 1 Mr. Justice Luxmoore, in the Chancery Division on Dec. 16, confirmed the reduction of capital of the Malay United Rubber Estates from £300.000 to £174,000. Mr. Cecil Turner, for the company, said the issued capital was £210,000 in £1 shares, and it was proposed to reduce the93 words
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Article1120 1931-01-22 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] doing that would, undoubtedly, have been a system agreed to and enforced by the Governments most concerned. But when the best cannot he had[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 1,120 words
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Article39 1931-01-22 1 .—Reuter, Further Reductions in Price Announced. Detroit, Jan. 17. Mr. Edsel Ford, the son of Mr. Henry Ford, announces immediate reductions of from $5 to $45 in the prices of fifteen models of Ford cars and lorries.—Reuter..—Reuter, - 39 words
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Article86 1931-01-22 1 Report of Kepong Dredging Co. for year ended Juno 30 Dredge recovered 431.12 tons of tin ore, realised £43,048 (average value £lOl 18s. 9d. per ton). Net profit £6,627 (against £7,502). Two dividends of 2*2 per cent, paid (against nil), forward £2,350 (against £2,473). Dredge ceased operating Oct.86 words
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Article55 1931-01-22 1 Report of Ayer llitam Tin Dredging year to June 30 states total output 562.7 tons of tin realised £59,778. Net profit £17,236 (against debit of £7,236. Deduct debit brought forward £12,450 and dividend of 2*4 por cent. £4,500 leaves £286 forward. Working hours of dredge restricted to55 words
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Article184 1931-01-22 1 Decision by Kamunting Tin Dredging Co. Messrs. Harrisons, Barker Co.. Ltd Penang, local agents for Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., announce that they have received advice by cable that, having regard to the present price of tin and Gov. ernment’s indecision in completing the Quota agreement,184 words
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Article555 1931-01-22 1 Guthrie Co.’s Weekly Report. Guthrie and C«*.'s weekly rubber report, dated Jan. 15. states A certain amount of buying by manufacturer.* during the past week is reported fr New York, in consequence of which the market there developed a firmer tone Similar conditions have ruled here, and our555 words
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Article71 1931-01-22 2 Th traits Times is not responsible for Tn of its correspondents. Corresthe OP'"* ,u oU id bear in mind that letters po n,en \hort and to the point. Long r.uP liable to be rejected or cut fp ei forre«pondenta must enclose their do* V] addresses, not necessarily for ,i71 words
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Article587 1931-01-22 2 FORWARD CONTRACTS the Editor of the Straits Time 3. Wo have before us at present the fazin' «iu*ctaele of certain rubber pro- curtailing their output, others tap°urV:o the limit of their capacity and yet "queering the pitch" by absurd i 0 ar. unfortunate shareholder in a roimnrv whose directors have587 words
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Article318 1931-01-22 2 jJ 1 Editor of the Straits Times. Cv, b° allowed to offer a few n a nts on much abused visitV 'hut(-v f iMLr Igent1 gent s either of no value toore tw' l se s worth a great deal Ti toe r to the com Pany that318 words
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Article55 1931-01-22 2 Increase in Dealers’ Stocks For December. The Malaya rubber statistics for December show that dealers’ storks at the end of the month were 54.092 tons, those on estates of 100 acres and over 25.837 tons and at ports 5,509 tons. The corresponding figures for tho month of November55 words
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Article205 1931-01-22 2 Anglo-Malay.—111.843 lb. A lien by. 70,000 lb. Bikain.—63,000 lb. Brooms (Selangor >. —67.540 lb. Ratu Tiga (Selangor).—222,500 lb. Bukit Kajang.—141.21.5 !L>. Brunei United.—44.600 lb. Bruseh.—45,200 lb. Bang Nara* —17.024 lb. Changkat Serdang. 23.585 lb. Cluny.—32,214 lb. Changkat Salak.—137,000 lb. Emerald.—152,607 Golden Hope.—190.166 lb. Glasgow.—7,465 lb. Hoscote (Malaya). 118.215205 words
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Article305 1931-01-22 2 Net Profits Fall From $45,043 to $5,533. The following directors’ report of Lunas Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended Oct. 31 will be presented at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held at the registered offices of the company, French Hank Buildings, Singapore, on305 words
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Article135 1931-01-22 2 Muang Tin (first half). —21>5 hours, 42,500 yards, 252 piculs. Hu.t?.ng Pudang.—The company’s No. 2 dredge restarted operations on the morning of Jan. 15. Kampong Kamunting (first half).—Kamuoting dredge 22,000 yards, 172,70 piculs. A sum Kumbang Tin (first half). 61,000 yards, 2tf7.1*'i piculs. Puchong Tin (first half i.--97,000135 words
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Article189 1931-01-22 2 Value of Imports and Exports From January to December, 1930. The Department of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S., has forwarded the following com narative statement of the total value of foreign trade, excluding parcel post and bullion, imported to and exported from British Malaya during the twelve months of189 words
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Article951 1931-01-22 2 Support for Quota Scheme. GOOD PROFITS DESPITE POOR PRICES. I he fourth annual general meeting of the Pcnawat (Malaya, Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd.. Pas Jivld at the registered office of the company, Chartered Hank Chambers, Union Street, Penang, on Saturday, J un 10 Mr other. S^'J”t.951 words
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Article148 1931-01-22 3 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Jan. 21. On London, Bans 4 m/* Demand Private 3 m. credit On New York, demand &6 116 Private 90 d» On France, Bank T.T. On India, Bank T.T. *06 Or, Hong Kong. Bunk T.T. p.c. <lisc. Or. Shanghai, Bank T.T. 1 On Java, Bunk148 words
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Article788 1931-01-22 3 Fraser and Co.’s Quotations. Singapore, Jan. 21. MINING. Issue Val. pd. Buyer* Seller* £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 20/- 22,6 5 Ayer Hitum Tin 11 6 12 44 cd. £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 12/9 13/9 1 1 Batang Padang 0.10 0.15 1 1 Batu Cave* 0.50 0.55 1788 words
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Article643 1931-01-22 3 t Tin Still Unsettled By Quota Scheme. I Flit'- r Mild Co.’s upoit, dated Jan. -0. j states Only a small business has been passing in the local ket during the week and with the exception of the more speculative counters in the Tin suction, which have app.eeiated643 words
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Article613 1931-01-22 3 Abuco (£1 > 4: Allugar (2 /3; Amherst <2 l Anglo-Malay <A'l> 7/lb; Aj*r Kuninir (All 1; Hajari Serai (£1) "ahru (St*) i <2 I 9; Banteng ti‘l> 13/lb; Batung Consolidated (2 i 9; Hatu C aves (£1) 23 33; Batu Tiga (£1 i 11613 words
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693 1931-01-22 3 Closing Priets Capital Issue Fraser Lyall A Paid Up Vslus Dividends Company 4 Co. tvstt 889,293 1 5 p.c. for year Z8-I4I ..Allenby ($1) 0.90 1.05 0.95 1.05 216,779 1 Nil for year 30-9-30 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.90 1.10 0.85 C 96 435,425 1693 words
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Article213 1931-01-22 3 Progressive Reduction In Costs. A circular to the shareholders of the Associated Tin Mines of Nigeria, issued early in December, states that the output from the company s properties was reduced in January last to 200 tons per month, and this tonnage was maintained for five months213 words
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Article72 1931-01-22 3 Report of Malayun Tinfields to j ff states that no fresh business has t^e taken. Expenditure both in Lon< "n < rl c East has been drastically curtain*'• an j tors are forgoing all fees and secie reagents have agreed to accept M 1 tt ill muneration. Full72 words
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