The Straits Budget, 20 July 1933
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Title Section29 1933-07-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHID NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 3,936 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1933. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article321 1933-07-20 1 -leaders Pair Excessive Interest, 3 *‘War” on Britain 3 Tin Taxation 3 The Miner’s Case 3-4 New School Fees 4 Currency Problems 4 Occasional Notes 5-4 Telegrams, Renter mad Special— Covering Past Week’s News 19-25 Pictures— Cricket: The Rest Beaten 15 Vehicles Registration Office Staff 16 Bonny Little Spectators321 words
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Article1635 1933-07-20 1 Major L. Vaughan and Mrs. Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Corney, Mr. and Mrs. k* H. Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. N. bridges, Miss Johnson, matron of Bungsar Hospital and Mr. and Mrs. J. Spooner are among the visitors at Fraser’s Hill. It is understood1,635 words
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Article744 1933-07-20 2 Third Accident Within Two Years. Is fhe Norweitfan tanker, s.s. Solf. a hoodoo ship? Here is the vessel s record of had luck: Karly last yeai she wan in collision off Malacca with the Asp, wh.ch was sunk. December she wont agi.Hind on the744 words
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Article1393 1933-07-20 2 Ti.nc8 of Malayn. i M H. de H. Smith, of Teluk A nson, sailed at .he end of la: week for home h the Fionia. Mr. Justice Mudie, who is taking the place of Mr. Justice Gerahty, K.C., was expected in Ipoh on Wednesday. A good deal•—Ti.nc8 of Malayn. - 1,393 words
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Article130 1933-07-20 2 Shopkeeper Alleges She Stole Cushions. Mis. Sylvia Campbell, a European woman, was on Wednesday acquitted by the Second Magistrate, Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, of a charge of theft of two large silk cushions from a shop in Orchard Road. Mr. Gregg declared that he could not130 words
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Article102 1933-07-20 2 Watched By Shopkeeper While Owner Fed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, July 18. There was an interesting case today before the magistrate here regarding the police drive against unattended! bicycles. It was alleged that Baharudin bin Samsudin. a clerk in the local Sanitary Board office, left102 words
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Article350 1933-07-20 2 Successful Claim for Two Months’ Wages. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 15. Judgment for claim and costs was given against Nicholas Thomas and the Moonlight Cafe in the case in which a Siamese waitress sued for $70, being one month’s salary and a further month’s salary350 words
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Article793 1933-07-20 3 •'i’Taits Times, July 13. letter written by a Perak readei and M vii elsewhere in this issue raises a •Vn'i*er of points regarding the condu'-t pawnbroking businesses in Ma.ay i U-hich are so extraordinary that they rannot be generally ealised. For instance, use of the word “excessive” in•'i’Taits Times, July 13. - 793 words
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Article751 1933-07-20 3 WAR” ON BRITAIN. get aw’av wuth it.”—Straits Times. July 14. ../i will, be recalled that at the height ne Sino-Japanese dispute one of the most frequent arguments put forward by lokio in justification of the advance into Chinese territory and the attacks on Chapei and Woosung was that the Chineseget aw’av wuth it.”—Straits Times. July 14. - 751 words
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Article964 1933-07-20 3 1 M.raits Times, July 15. An attempt is to be made towards the end it this month, at a confidence tween the F.M.S. Government p.nd tin producers, to arrive at a new basis of taxation of the tin industry that will be more acceptable to the producers than1 M.raits Times, July 15. - 964 words
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Article891 1933-07-20 3 Straits Tunes. July IT. It is a curious experience to read today a memorandum on tin taxation which was submitted to the Malayan Chamber of Mines in London by the late Sir Ernest Birch in 1922. This document is the ablest and fullest statement of the caseStraits Tunes. July IT. - 891 words
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Article922 1933-07-20 4 Stiaits Times, July I#. Oppoaition to the higher school fees to tie adopted in respect of new pupils enrolled in the English schools of the Colony and the Federation next year is gathering strength, especially in Singapore and Penang, and it is very clear that the locallyStiaits Times, July I#. - 922 words
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Article963 1933-07-20 4 by the effluxion of time.—Straits Times. July 19. The decision to adjourn the World Economic Conference on July 27 for an indefinite period is a sad, though latterly not unexpected blow to the high hopes that were entertained when this greatest conference in history met only a monthby the effluxion of time.—Straits Times. July 19. - 963 words
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Article170 1933-07-20 4 FOR HIS OWN USE.” Been Taking Tobacco Into The Prison For 26 Years. Caught in the act of carrying tobacco into the prison in contravention of the 1 egulations, a middle-aged Tamil, mason employed by the P.W.D. and working in Ute prison, named Doraisamy, appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer,170 words
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Article82 1933-07-20 4 HINTING. At Bungsar Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on July 12. 1933, to Marv, wife of B. Bunting of the Department of Agriculture. Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S., a daughter. EVANS.—On July 17. 1933, at Maternity Hospital, Sepoy Lines, to Dorothy, wife of J. A. Evans, u daughter. HOLIDAY.—To Rika, wife of E.82 words
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215 1933-07-20 4 Both to Retire. MR. E. B. WILLIAMS TO CO TO MONOPOLIES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July IS A report published here this evening states that Mr. W. E. Pepys, acting Com missioner of Trade and Customs, is retiring shortly215 words
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Article164 1933-07-20 4 Alleged Reason Behind Barber’s Murder. The cold-blooded murder of the Chinese barber, who was shot in the back by an unknown assailant in Amoy Street ,*»n the night of July 10. v as the subject of an inquiry began by the Coroner. Mr. F. G.164 words
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Article272 1933-07-20 4 Anglo-Chinese School Prizegiving. The annual prize distribution of the Anglo-Chinese Secondary School took place in the Chapel Hall at Cairnhill on Friday Among the visitors were Mrs. Tong Lao, wife of the Chinese Consul General, Dr. Lint Boon Keng, Mr. Seow Poh Leng, Miss L. McLaughlin and ninny272 words
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Obituary48 1933-07-20 4 DEATHS EHER. -On July 13, 1933, at No. 472, Serum jroon Rond, Singapore, Samuel John Kber <9 yearn. SA N DANASAMY. -At Singapore on July 1<>. Air. K. Sandnnasamy Mudelliar, father of Messrs. S. S. Raj and J. D. Raj of Thomas ook Sons. Madras papers please copy.48 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES.
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Article249 1933-07-20 5 ms v j -Straits Times, July 13. Since a specimen of he Malayan wild doe was seen at Fraser’s Hill some time a ,r 0 i he re have been -verai letters in the newspapers about this member ol uU1 fauna. The latest contribution to the corresponden ems v j »»» • -Straits Times, July 13. - 249 words
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Article386 1933-07-20 5 uiicvium Mil/ Straits Times, July 13. It is some months since we hear-: those terrible threats from the U.S.A. as .3 what would happen to our poor rubber industry once they started extracting the commodity from Golden Rod and other ihrubs. Whether synthetic rubber will «ver become a_ uiicvium Mil/ Straits Times, July 13. - 386 words
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Article195 1933-07-20 5 cause to pat itself on the back.—Straits Times, July 13. The Northern Settlement must be quite oud of itg remarkable freedom from *<tious crime Not so long ago the kid elove presentation ceremony was per* ormed there, Mr. Justice Sproule being ne recipient, and again at thecause to pat itself on the back.—Straits Times, July 13. - 195 words
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Article250 1933-07-20 5 Straits Times, July 14. The literature of psychology contains nothing more terrible than a story told to a Kuala Lumpur audience by Dr. Gordon Ryrie this week. A pretty Chinese girl fell a victim to leprosy ac the age of seventeen. Some years later, when the diseaseStraits Times, July 14. - 250 words
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Article260 1933-07-20 5 Straits Times, July 14. These happy results, however, depend greatly upon factors other than the injection of chaulmoogra extracts and other forms of treatment. “It becomes very obvious,” says Dr. Ryrie, “how the cases that improve under treatment and ultimately are discharged free from leprosy are those whoStraits Times, July 14. - 260 words
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Article223 1933-07-20 5 Straits Times, July 14. The successful crossing of the Atlantic by the Italian Armada is a notable feat in aviation deserving of the highest praise. Apart from the feat itself, the venture has once again drawn attention to the fact that, for heavier than air machines atStraits Times, July 14. - 223 words
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Article313 1933-07-20 5 EXPENSIVE SCHOOLS the Legislative Council.—-Straits Time*. July 15. One point tnat has been made by a Penang writer against the policy of charging hi te ne fees for secondary iucation ir the Colony ar.d the F.M.S. is worth thinking over. It is suggested that the cost of the Government secondarythe Legislative Council.—-Straits Time*. July 15. - 313 words
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Article247 1933-07-20 5 -Straits Times, July 15. For 'he past forty years there has been in force in the Straits .Settlements an Ordinance dealing with **»form: .ories and industrial schools, part of which defines the punishments a ...agistrate may infiicw c youthful offender, a chiiu above the age of seven and-Straits Times, July 15. - 247 words
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Article154 1933-07-20 5 —Straits Times, July 15. Some people have peculiar ideas of economy. At Tank Road $lB per month is being spent on looking after the abandoned station. We do not. of course, know what wealth lies hidden in these dilapidated huts that it requires a burly Sikh to—Straits Times, July 15. - 154 words
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Article125 1933-07-20 5 ur»c ill ill n -Straits Times, July 17. Friday’s Straits Times contained u paragraph reporting that a member of the Carey Islands Sports Club, while throwing dice one evening recently, threw “five aces in one.” The contribute of that paragraph remarked: “It would h** interesting to knowur»c ill ill n -Straits Times, July 17. - 125 words
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Article345 1933-07-20 5 to visit him after Oct. 16!—Straits Times, July 17. It may be remembered that a c ,.iin misguided gentleman achieved a consider* able amount of publicity a few weeks ago by prophesying the end of the world on •June 12, but it was jntortunate that the dateto visit him after Oct. 16!—Straits Times, July 17. - 345 words
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Article376 1933-07-20 5 —Straits Times, July 17. Malaya *nay *>c.t have cultivated airmindedness as much as other places and may be backward in civil aviation, but at least we have under construction “the most perfect aerodrome in the world.” In case we are accused of blowing our own trumpet too—Straits Times, July 17. - 376 words
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Article229 1933-07-20 5 —Straits Times, July IX. Experience has taught us that it is dangerous even in Malaya U. otte* any comment on the subject of the position .Tews in Germany. There nre amonu; roadeis of *he Straits Times a number of people who feel very keen’ on the suband—Straits Times, July IX. - 229 words
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Article329 1933-07-20 6 FIGHTING CRUELTY is described fully.—Straits Times, July 18. Uur Sunday contemporary reopened yesterday the question of cruelty to animals in Malaya and wrote strongly ol t he state of aliairs which still prevails, in spite of efforts of the police, of unofficial U»dies and of individuals. To expect the policeis described fully.—Straits Times, July 18. - 329 words
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Article313 1933-07-20 6 Straits Times, July IK. There have been frequent indications lately that Japanese competition within the Empire is exercising the minds ol the Colonial Office and the Board of Trade a great deal at the moment During the House of Commons debate on the Colonial Office estimates onStraits Times, July IK. - 313 words
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Article166 1933-07-20 6 —Straits Times, July ID. Further questions in the House of Commons with regard to the recommenda ,ons of the Wild Life Commission of Malaya, and the replies thereto, give giound for hope that we may expect some action on the lines of the Report in the near future.—Straits Times, July ID. - 166 words
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Article435 1933-07-20 6 V* 111 —Straits Times, July 19. President Roosevelt has dom a bold thing and performed a fine service in his latest broadcast to the people of the United State in telling then, bluntly that too many of them ar seeking to gain money with the least pos;• * V* 111 —Straits Times, July 19. - 435 words
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Article244 1933-07-20 6 ing are 7775 to one.—Straits Times, July 19. A mathematically-minded leader explains this morning how the figure of 7775 to one is arrived at in computing the chances of throwing five aces in any one throw with five dice. It is perfectly simple when you knowing are 7775 to one.—Straits Times, July 19. - 244 words
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644 1933-07-20 6 PAWNBROKING FARMS. Why Should They Not Be Abolished To the Editor of the St aiU Time*. Sir, —Considering that the Malay States are Mohammedan States, is it not time the pawnbroking farms were abolished All that is necessary is for the Residents not to exercise their powers under Section o644 words
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Article124 1933-07-20 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. S> r I wonder whether the authorities are aware of the fact that not only are staunehions required at the New Pier, as suggested by a correspondent in your Saturday s issue, but also that the steps are absolutely insufficient124 words
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Article393 1933-07-20 6 Well-Known Referee Of Local Football. The death took place in the General Hospital, Singapore, from typhoid fever at 11 o’clock on Friday night, of Mr. J. p’ Dargue, foreman of quarries at H. M Naval Base and the well-known S.A.F A referee. Employed393 words
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Article122 1933-07-20 6 Informer Afraid Of Meeting Enemies In Prison. ‘‘I beg of your Worship to sentence rm t? receive a caning instead of sending me to prison. I have been an informer for the past two years and have made many enemies in consequence. If I am sent to122 words
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Article130 1933-07-20 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Si r —I yield to none in my praises of Mr. A. S. Haynes’s work in Kelantan but why not keep to the facts In your issue of May 18, you state that this officer had re-established the finances of the130 words
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Article58 1933-07-20 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. —I wish to thank S 604 (I think near Tanjong Malim) and S 1321 for their consideration in pulling up when I was by the roadside recently. Their ac tion was in marked contrast to several “P.K.” and “S.L.”58 words
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552 1933-07-20 7 GLANCING BULLET JUST MISSES PRISONER IN LOCK-UP Shortly after 5.30 on Monday afternoon, a Malay constable was shot at close range by a comrade, armed with a rifle, in the corridor of the New Bridge Road police station. The injured man is in a552 words
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Article154 1933-07-20 7 Well-known Indian’s Visit To Singapore. A largely uttended tea party was held on Monday afternoon at Mount Washington, Pender Road, in honour of Sir Lalubhai Samaldas, C.S.E., J.P., chairman of the Bombay Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Mr. R. Jumabhoy, the Singapore representative of that company, was the154 words
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Article82 1933-07-20 7 OF Fl.1,790,000 IN 1932. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Made, July 11. According to the Java Bode the <iovemment made a loss of fl.1,790,000 during 1932 in working the Banka tin mines. The Java Bode says that in 192S the cost price of tin was fl.92.63 a82 words
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Article131 1933-07-20 7 ROTAN REFORMATORY. Chinese Boy Who Stole $340 From A European. Lim Ah Teh, the 14-year-old Chinese boy who was remanded for sentence on July 12 on pleading guilty to stealing $340 from a Dutchman named H. G. Koster, in a house in Waterloo Street, was sentenced to ten strokes of131 words
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Article104 1933-07-20 7 Bank Messenger Who Was Carrying $268. Ramachand’a, the young Ceylonese expoliceman who, a fortnight ago, pleaded guilty to tricking the police of a pair of handcuffs and subsequently attempting t,» hold up a I tank messenger carrying $700 in a moving tram, appeared again before Mr. H.104 words
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Article1109 1933-07-20 7 Inspector Wood Case. DRIVER’S EVIDENCE OF AFTER THE RACES. Following a full day’s hearing on Tuesday, the trial, at the Assize Court before Mr. Justice Cobbett and a special jury, of Charles Blundell Wood, a police inspector, was again adjou nea. It is alleged1,109 words
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Article94 1933-07-20 7 Admitted An Advocate And Solicitor. Before ’he CH*f Justice (Sir V. alter Huggard) in the Supreme Court on Monday Mr. S. Shunmugam was admitted as ar advocate and solicitor ot the Suoreme Court, S.S. Mr. M. C. Johnnes, moving the petition, said Mr. Shunmugam was called to94 words
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Article219 1933-07-20 7 Mr. Lai Tet Loke, a leading Selangor miner, has been appointed an unofficial member of the Federal Council in place of Mr. San Ah Wing, chairman of the Kwong Yik Bank, whose terms of office ha expired. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes: This choice will be219 words
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851 1933-07-20 8 IDEA OF TAKING THE SMILE FROM HIS FACE. COURT STORY OF EXCHANGE OF BLOWS BETWEEN EUROPEANS. “As regards my hitting Mr. Barraclough while he was seated, the sneering smile on his face was enough to provoke a man to do anything,” was a part of the successful defence of W.851 words
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Article323 1933-07-20 8 To be Held in Penang And Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 15. At the Hon. 'lr. Lin. Che* Fan’s invitation representatives of associations and public bodies assembled in his office yesterday to consider what steps might be taken to protest against the proposed increased school fees.323 words
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Article77 1933-07-20 8 The new regimental Colour of the Selangor battalion, F.M.S.V.F., was displayed outs'de the Federal Government building on Monday morning, when a guard of 50 men of the Malayan Volunteer Infantry under Lieut. Fairbrother paraded for the ceremonial opening of the Selangor State Council. H.H. the Sultan (writes our77 words
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Article372 1933-07-20 8 I His Temper Waiting For Payment. Sub-editor of a Malay vernacular newspaper, film producer of a Dyak dance, author and playwright—these were said to have been the a vocations followed at different times by Mohamed Ali Munshi when he appear* o before Mr H.372 words
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Article48 1933-07-20 8 Air Mails To Alor Star And Penang To Stop. Owing to tiie very* small amount of correspondence received for the weekly air mails from Singapore to Alor Star and Penang, these mails will be discontinued after the dispatches which w*ill close in Singapore on July 2fi.48 words
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Article967 1933-07-20 8 More Players Wanted. MME. BONENFANT AND SIGNOR DALLIO. There were very few vacant scats in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday night for the latest innovation of the Singapore Musical Society—popular Sunday evening concerts —which was all the more gratifying since the object was to swell the967 words
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Article809 1933-07-20 9 IN BANKRUPT’S NAME SO TO GO TO BENEFIT OF CREDITORS. After the bankruptcy of H* E. Trenerry it was found that certain shares which stood in his name had been sold before the bankruptcy but the transfer had not been made. In these circumstances the809 words
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Article277 1933-07-20 9 Government House Car A Wayward Motorist. My actual words were Where the are you going?’, but as Lady Clementi and the Misses Cleinenti were in the car behind me, it "as rather unfortunate.” This was the manner in which an inspector of police related before Mr.277 words
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Article72 1933-07-20 9 What Revenue Officers Found On Kut Sang. When the s.s, Kut Sang berth* .1 at Tanjong Pagar on her arrival fioni (Inna ports on Friday, revenue offioers boarded the vessel tc conduct the usual starch. These investigations finally led the officer to the water tanks where, they found72 words
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Article42 1933-07-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Teluk Anson, July 16. The police here are paying particular a ntion to cyclists who leave their bicycles unattended. A batch of offenders was brought up in court yesterday and fines totalling over $lOO were imposed.42 words
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445 1933-07-20 9 CHANDU AND OPIUM VALUED AT OVER $5,000 FOUND IN HUT AND GARDEN. Better get the people who own the i chandu and opium to pay your fine,” was the advice of Mr. H. A. Forrer. the Criminal District Judge, on Thursday, to445 words
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Article178 1933-07-20 9 Appointments Given New Grading. According to a supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette issued last night the following changes in the grading of certain appointments in the Malayan Civil Service, 'to take effect from July 1, have been made: The following appointments are reduced in grade:178 words
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Article70 1933-07-20 9 H.E. the Governor and Lady Clementi left Penang on Sunday for Alor Star, says our Penang correspondent. At night they attended a dinner given by Mr. Hall, acting Adviser, Kedah, and Mrs. Hall at the Residency. On Monday a garden party was held in their honour, officials and70 words
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Article67 1933-07-20 9 The case in which Mat Sah bin Karim, a Ma-lay, sued Mr. F. J. Gain for $341.30, as damages arising out of a motor car collision at the 3rd mile, Damansara Road, on Jan. 6 was concluded before Tunku Ismail at the Kuala Lumpur police court,67 words
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Article97 1933-07-20 9 Counsel’s Statement. NO VACANT DATES UNTIL LATE AUGUST. C. 1 mentioning the case on Saturday in which Mr. H. G. Stenning is charged ..h rash driving in Orel, rd Road, Was originally fixed for hearing on Mi ..day, applied for a further postponement. Ciunsel97 words
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Article180 1933-07-20 9 No Registry of Servants In the F.M.S. Mr. A. C. J. Towers, of Ipoh, wrote to the Chief Secretary to Government recently advocating the registration of servants. Mr. Towers has now received the following letters from the F.M.S. Government: “With reference to your letter dated May 20,180 words
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Article35 1933-07-20 9 Charlotte Mielke. a 33-yaar-old German woman, travelling from Antwerp to Shanghai was lost overboard from the m.v. Formosa while the vessel was in the Straits of Malacca on her voyage here from Colombo.35 words
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1649 1933-07-20 10 DECISION SAID TO BE INVALID, ILLEGAL AND A FAILURE OF JUSTICE. 1 submit that to act as has been done in this case is illegal. It is a failure of justice. It makes the sanction bad and it is so bad that no court1,649 words
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Article293 1933-07-20 10 Judgment Given in His Favour. Judgnu.it was given in the Supreme Court on Tuesday by Mr. Justice Mills m the case in which Mrs. Rachel Ezekiel summoned the Official Assignee in connection wdth an order of the court for him to pay costs of an unsuccessful motion293 words
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Article45 1933-07-20 10 In view of the tact that the propose! to increase school "ees will prinu:r:lv affect the middle classes, including those engaged in clerical services, the Clerical Union is taking immediate steps on behalf of its members to consider what action should be taken.45 words
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Article23 1933-07-20 10 A Chinese was found dead in bed last night in one of the cubicles of a house in Temple Street.23 words
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Article155 1933-07-20 10 Court Charge Follows Car Accident. Ciptan E. P. 3. Cameron, o. the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, Staff Officer, Local Forces, appeared befo.*e the Fourth Magistrate, Mr. L. R. F Earl, on Friday to answer charges of causing grievous I.urt by a rash act and failing155 words
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Article244 1933-07-20 10 -Reuter. New Bill Essential To Colony. The projected works in Hong Kong harbour under the proposed Foreshore and Seabed Works Ordinance were the subject of an inquiry by Sir John Ward-law-Milne (Cons., Kidderminster), in the House of Commons. Sir V. Warrender, for Sir Philip Cun hffe-Lister, Secretary-Reuter. - 244 words
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Advertisement174 1933-07-20 10 SHE WAS GETTING FATTER Now Down to Normal I was putting; on flesh very rapidly,” writes a married woman, “and also suffering from constipation, and was very liverish. Three months ago a friend advised me to take a teaspoonful of Kruschen Salts in hot water every morning. I have kept174 words
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Article3100 1933-07-20 11 Mr. Nixon’s Speech—A Model For Other Chairmen—Tribute To Asiatic Staffs The I.S.P. As Arbitrator—Menace Of Indo-China Rubber—A Restriction Revieiv. (By O mi Phadu Gmupoadeit) a SPEECH of unusual interest publishA oil last week was that made to the shareholders of Devon Estates (Malacca) I,rd. by the Hon.3,100 words
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Article407 1933-07-20 12 Funeral at Bidadari Cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Ada Kllen Fancott, wife of Mr. H. Fancott, of Gammon (Malaya), Ltd., who died in the General Hospital on July 11, took place at Bidadari cemetery on July 12- There was a large attendance. The Rev. L. St. G.407 words
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Article50 1933-07-20 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) u Taiping, July 12. Invitations have been issued by H H the Sultan of Perak for a State ball to be held at the Istana Iskandariah, Kuala n u J y 25 ball Promises to be the grandest social event in Perak this year.50 words
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Article, Illustration955 1933-07-20 12 WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ALL-RED ROUTE WHEN IT REACHES PORT DARWIN? After a successful journey from London to Australia, surveying the air route the Imperial Airways liner Astraea arrived in Singapore on July 12 on its way back to Croydon. Interviewed by955 words
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Article222 1933-07-20 12 Dutchman Whose Money Was Stolen. The sequel to middle-a red Dutchman named H. i». Koster being sent to the House of Detention a few weeks ago for being: without visible means of existence was heard on July 12 before Mr- J. F. F. Cregg, the Singapore Second Magistrate,222 words
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Article81 1933-07-20 12 v l'" were passengers *.hc o.K. Arnbia Maru which has left Sir.g‘* pore on July 14, for Kast and South Africa'* oU *h American ports: Mias M. Greeley, Miss B. Turnncr. Mr. AHesch, Captain M. Miller, Miss l). F. do Gale Jerguson. Mr. T. Yamada. Mrs. T. Utsunomiya, Mr.81 words
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2337 1933-07-20 13 Selangor In The Melti ng-Pot Political And Social Changes—The State Budget —An l /nivorkable Conn t'il Dewoeraev's Voice—Citizens Of The Future. (By Our Kuala Lumpur Correspondent.) T WOULD appear that in this year of i 1 grace A.D. l‘J33 we are entering upon j2,337 words
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Article314 1933-07-20 13 Time Table May Be In Force Next Year. Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 1, of the Singapore Municipality held on July 4:— Confirmed the suggestions made by the General Committee regarding the time schedule for the cessation of licences of Ford model T buses, as314 words
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Article176 1933-07-20 13 Retirement of a Popular Malay Officer. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jul. 12. Inche Abdul Manap. senior Asiatic police inspectoi, until recently attached t( the detecthe station in Kuala Lumpur, has retired after 1G years’ service in the Police Department. Inc 2 Manap joined Government service176 words
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884 1933-07-20 14 Pacific To Be Spanned Says Famous Airman Visitor. That it will be possible to embark on round-the-world trips by air within the course of the next two years' was the opinion expressed by Major James Doolittle, the famous American airman and a Schneider Trophy winner,884 words
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Article292 1933-07-20 14 180 People Present. TWO PRESENTATIONS TO SGT. JOE GODDARD. The Singapore Royal Engineers (Volunteers), the Sappers, held their second successful dinner-dance of the year at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday night and over 180 members and their guests were present. The guests were Col. Dobsod, R.E.,292 words
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Article263 1933-07-20 14 Evidence of Customs And A Customs Union. The 34th meeting of the S.S. Trade Commission was held in the Town Hall, Penang, on July 10. Evidence was taken from Mr. J. P. Souter (Pritchard and Co., Ltd.) and Mr. J. A. Goetzee (Whiteavay Laidlaw and Co., Ltd.) regarding263 words
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Article818 1933-07-20 14 Hundreds of Them.” NOT THE MAN POLICE WERE AFTER. About two o’clock in the morning of May 17 a Chinese, Chin Yong Tee,’ living in Potong Pasir, went out of his house and when he returned a few minutes later, he was very much surprised818 words
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Article76 1933-07-20 14 Tin Quota And School Fees To Be Discussed. The agenda of a committee meeting ot the S.S. (S.) A. to be held on Tuesday, July 25, in the Singapore Exchange Room at 5 p.m. is as follows:—To confirm minutes; matters arising therefrom: (a> hon. secretaryship, (h) registration76 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration177 1933-07-20 15 The Europeans made two fine recoveries to regain the ('larke Cup trophy from The Rest in Singapore over the weekend. Skittled out for 60 on Friday evening and early on Saturday afternoon, they saw to it that their opponents only got a lead of 46 on the177 words
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Article, Illustration32 1933-07-20 16 The staff of the Vehicles Regis tion Office, Singapore, photographed prior to the departure on leave of Mr. E. G. Staunton, Chief Inspector (in white drill). With Mr. Staunton is his wife.32 words
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60 1933-07-20 16 A happy gathering of Sinqapore Royal Engineers (Volunteers) and their guests at the null and dance at the Adelphi Hotel nn Saturday night. Major Burt (Officer Commanding the Company), presided and among the guests were Colonel Dobson, C.R.E., Malaya. Mr. G. L. H (President of the Municipal Commissioners), and M.(I ho'°"v; ■‘••iinia and Co.) - 60 words
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Article, Illustration86 1933-07-20 18 With its kam pong and cil> lif«*. palm-studded beaches and rugged shori Malaga is Iruelj a land of \i\id contrasts: Our picture on the right shims a \icw of the lonel> island of I*11 laii Kapas oil the coast of TrenKKiimi, so suggestiw in its rug86 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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Article208 1933-07-20 19 -Rei er. May Reassemble in The Autumn. DEADLOCKS. Central Banks, Gold And Silver. London, July 14. It is officially announced that the World Economic Conference will adjourn after the plenary session on July 27. The Bureau has requested all sab-committees to complete their work not later than-Rei er. - 208 words
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Article124 1933-07-20 19 —Reuter. Surprise at U.S. Attitude. Londjn, July 14. Three resolutions have l*een adopted by tie sub-cor.mis. .i on permanent measures for the re-establishment of an Internationa 1 monetary standard. Tl_. t resoi. tion deals w.th a proved. for ar. internatioi .i gold standi*. The second declares that the—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article583 1933-07-20 19 -Reuter. Little Prospect of an Early Re-meeting. London, July 14. After a career marked by unexpected storm and stress the World Economic Conference decided to adjourn on July 27. No indication has .up to the present been given as to the proposed date for reassembly, but in-Reuter. - 583 words
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Article64 1933-07-20 19 -Reuter. New German Economic Minister’s Advice. Berlin, July 14. A combination of economic self-suffi-ciency and internationalism was advocated by Herr Schmitt, the new Reich Minister of Economics in a speech here: “We must be sensible merchants,” he said, “and, like everyone else, help ourselves first. On the other-Reuter. - 64 words
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Article58 1933-07-20 19 Reuter. 38 Nations Ratify League Contention. Geneva, July 13. A total of 38 nations have now ratified the convention limiting the manufacture and distribution of narcotic drugs, which comes into force today. A supervisory committee has been appointed to deal with each country’s annual requirements, the .'stimates ofReuter. - 58 words
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Article67 1933-07-20 19 -Reuter. Italian Decoration Presented By Mussolini. Rome, Ju.y 13. Signor Mussolini received Mr. T. V. Soong, the Chinese Finance Minister, at the Palazzo Venezia at 6 p.m. and personally presented him with the Insignia of the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Maurice Lazarus, which-Reuter. - 67 words
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Article144 1933-07-20 19 —Reuter. Civil Disobedience May Be Called Off. Poona, Jyly 14. After rejecting by a big majority the resolution urging unconditional abandonment of civil disobedience, the conference of the Congress Party overwhelmingly passed a resolution in favour of calling eff civil disobedience, provided an honourable settlement was—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article158 1933-07-20 19 —Reuter. Mr. Simpson’s Case Raised In Commons. Lioifeion, July 12. The case Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, of Mr. Simpson, who was expelled from Harbin by the Manchukuo authorities because of his anti-Manchukuo waitings in the Harbin Times—of which he w r as the editor, was again raise in—Reuter. - 158 words
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Article65 1933-07-20 19 Reuter. Negotiations to Take Place Soon In Washington. Washington, July 15. The State Department is organising a “Foreign Trade Advisory Board,” which will be headed by Mr. Charles Barnes, chief of its Treaty Division, to facilitate the forthcoming bilateral tariff discussions. Mr. Phillips, the acting secretary of State,Reuter. - 65 words
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Article75 1933-07-20 19 Granted Decree Nisi In Nullity Suit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London July lf>. A decree nisi has been granted in a nullity suit brought by (I. Baagha i, an Assistant Inspector of Police, against his wife, Mrs. N. N. Baugh' n. The marriage took place75 words
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Article41 1933-07-20 19 Reuter. Ambassador To Tokio Appointed. Paris, July 13. The Council of Ministers has appointed M. Demontel, Ambassador to Tokio, as High Commissioner of Syria in .succession to M. Henri Ponsot, who has been appointed Resident-General i f Morocco.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article315 1933-07-20 19 MR. ROOSEVELT TO PLUG THE -Reuter Wireless. “Revolutionary Scheme.” THE SAME VALUE TEN YEARS HENCE. London, July 12. The dollar, which opened at 4.65 Vi »n today’s exchange market, after fluctuations weakened to 4.67, where it has the appearance of being held by American intervention. Sterling remains steady on gold-Reuter Wireless. - 315 words
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Article125 1933-07-20 19 Reuter. Reported Occupation By The French. A Kuo Min report from Paris states that nine islands, situated at North latitude 10 and Kast longitude 116, which had for long been occupied by Chinese fishermen, were suddenly visited by the French from Saigon, planted the Srench flag onReuter. - 125 words
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Article48 1933-07-20 19 -Reuter. International Delegation For Shanghai. Marseilles, July 16. Lord Marley, President of the world committee against war, has sailed for Shanghai on the steamer Andre Lebon with a large international delegation to the forthcoming World Conference Against War at Shanghai, over which Lord Marley will preside.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 48 words
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Article34 1933-07-20 19 -Reuter. Kidnappers Paid $200,000 For Release. La Grange, July 13. The financier Jacob Factor, who was kidnapped on July 1, has been released. It is believed that a $200,000 ransom was paid—Reuter.-Reuter. - 34 words
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Article241 1933-07-20 20 Conference in Geneva—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Builds Most Powerful Capital Ship. SHAM ECONOMIES/’ How The Budget Is Camouflaged. Paris, July 12. Startling revolutions showing that the French Government is spending six milliards of francs per year (that is, over £75,0(10,000 sterling at the present rate of exchange) more than isConference in Geneva—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 241 words
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Article162 1933-07-20 20 SECURITY Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Navy Equal to The Strongest. Paris, July 13. A singular commentary on the perpetual French demands for further security was furnished by the Minister of Marine, M. I-eygues, in a Hpeech delivered at a banquet of the Republican Club, in the course of which he said, according toAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 162 words
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Article68 1933-07-20 20 -Reuter. Discoveries Made By Police. Tokio, July 12, Following the arrests on Monday night and Tuesday morning, the police have reported that they recovered a number of tins of benzine last night stored in a hiding place with quantities of inflammatory handbills, banners and other incriminating evidence, strengthening-Reuter. - 68 words
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Article48 1933-07-20 20 —Reuter. Council Of Experts To Advise German Government. Berlin, July 16 A general economic council, consisting of prominent economists, bankers and industrialists, such as Herr Krupp. Herr Thyssen, Professor Bosch, the banker and, Herr Otto Fischer, has beer, formed to advise the Government on economic questions.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article322 1933-07-20 20 -Reuter. i Agreement Impossible On Central Banks. London, July 12. Another severe and unexpected blow to the World Economic Conference war struck at this morning’s meeting of the Monetary Sub-Committee on Technical Question which, ufter a discussion of one and a half hours on the question-Reuter. - 322 words
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Article75 1933-07-20 20 Victim Of Coolie Who Was Rebuked. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, July 11. For murdering a European a Javanese coolie has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment by the Bandoeng district court. The European was Mr. A. Luyten, overseer of the building of houses for workless Europeans in75 words
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Article118 1933-07-20 20 Swiss Planter’s Venture Near Lake Toba. (FromOur Own Correspondent.) Medan, July 11. On the way to the West Coast of Sumatra, six kilometers before reaching Prapat, a new hill resort has come into being as a result of the enterprise of a former Sumatran planter of Swiss nationality,118 words
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Article50 1933-07-20 20 .—Reuter. France Will Object To Paper Payment. Paris, July 14. Le Temps thinks that the French Government will support any protests which may be mude against payment of the Chinese 5 per cent. 1925 Loan coupons in paper, especially as Chinese Customs receipts are in gold units.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article456 1933-07-20 20 —Reuter. Japan the Law-Breaker Of the East. London, July 14. The League and the League Assembly Report on Manehuria would go down to history as one of the most important documents in the fight for international peace, decency and justice, declared Hr. VV. W. Yen, Chinese—Reuter. - 456 words
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Article72 1933-07-20 20 -Reuter. Abolition of Imports And Exports Restriction. London, July 14. The United States, Japan, the Netherlands and Norway were the only governments still remaining parties to the international convention for the abolition of imports and exports prohibitions anti restrictions, stated Capt. R. A. Eden, Under-Secretary of State-Reuter. - 72 words
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Article100 1933-07-20 20 —Reuter. New Steps to Secure Their Rescue. London, July 12. Capt. R. A. Eden, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, questioned in the House of Commons with regard to the Nanchang captives, said that the Japanese and Manchukuo authorities were taking new steps against bandits generally in the district where—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article608 1933-07-20 20 Large Force Advancing On Dolonor. NAVAL MUTINY. Nanking Cruisers Give Up the Chase. Shanghai, July 17. The defences at Dolonor have been strengthened by the Charhar forces and preparations have been completed to repel the impending attack of the advancing Japanese and Manchukuo forces. Fresh reinforcements608 words
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Article347 1933-07-20 21 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Market Dealings Stopped To Prevent Panic. SECURITY FOR CREDIT! Discovered When Bought By Suez Canal Co. Paris, July 10. Particulars about the enormous swindle forged Suez Canal shares, which was discovered last week by the police, have just been made public. Virh piece of scrip at—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 347 words
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Article114 1933-07-20 21 Reuter. Home Assistance To Continue for 5 Years. London, July Id. The House of Lords has passed the third reading of the Cotton Industry Bill. —Reuter. The bill provides for the continuance for a further five years of the levy o f a penny per bale for theReuter. - 114 words
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Article123 1933-07-20 21 —Reuter. New U.S. Minister To Sweden Not A Third Envoy.” London, July 12. Mr. Laurence Steinhart, the newly appointed United States Minister to Sweden, who has been reported to be President Roosevelt's third envoy to the United States delegation at the World Economic Conference,” has arrived from •New—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article322 1933-07-20 21 —Reuter. Prof. Sprague’s Advice. U.S. POLICY AT WORLD CONFERENCE. New York, July 14. “It is better for the United States to go forward as if she were a sailing boat in a fog,” Jeclared Professoi Sprague, the financial adviser to the U.S. Government, on—Reuter. - 322 words
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Article364 1933-07-20 21 Reason for Great Britain’s Opposition. London, uly 13. The Economic Commission held a plenary session to discuss the b rench proposal on public works schemes, also the Soviet draft >conomic truce resolution and the Soviet proposals for the development of the import possibilities of various countries. Sir Atul364 words
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Article322 1933-07-20 21 Preventing Debasement Of Coinage. London, July 13. A substitute suggested by Senator Pittman (U.S.) for his original silver resolution, and presented by the United States delegation at this morning’s Silver Sub-Committee meeting, lays down that the governments represented at the World Conference should prevent further debasement322 words
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Article129 1933-07-20 21 -Reuter. Limited Only By Finance. London, July 13. In the course of the Economic Commission’s debate, Mr. Quo Tai-chi declared that China offered an opportunity for useful productive work as it was China’s policy to develop the country by prudent public work, especially transport. Their programme and aims-Reuter. - 129 words
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Article112 1933-07-20 21 —Reuter. Why U.S. Refuses To Co-operate. London, July 18. The refusal of the United States to discuss the co-operation of the central hanks at yesterday's meeting of the World Conference was justified by Mr. Eugene Robert Black, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, who declared the 44—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article657 1933-07-20 21 Government, through Mr. Soon*. Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh. Japanese to Take The Offensive. CHARHAR PROBLEM. Nanking to Settle It By Force. Shanghai, July 14. Following very severe fighting at Dolonor, where attack after attack was launched upon the Manchukuo defenders by the Charhar'Government, through Mr. Soon*.—Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 657 words
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Article610 1933-07-20 22 —Reuter. AH Producers Asked To Join Agreement. EXPIRES IN 1934. Negotiations in Progress For Renewal. London, July 12. An appeal by the International Tin Committee to the World fcronomic Conference for wider co-operation in con.rol of production was submitted by -o* British delegation to the Economic SubCommittee—Reuter. - 610 words
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236 1933-07-20 22 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. In London Market. “BRITISH GOODS ONLY” NOT MENTIONED. Shanghai, .July l.’i. Mr. T. V. .Soong, the Chinese Finance Minister, has procured a £5,000,000 loan in London for the Nanking Government, which announces that it will be used for constructive purposes. No.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 236 words
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Article130 1933-07-20 22 -Reuter. Attempt to Exchange Freight Cars Fails. Moscow, July 14. Attempts to obtain an exchange of freight cars between the Ussuri Railway and the Chinese Eastern Railway at Pogranitchnaya appear to be fruitless. The chairman of the Administrative Board of the C.E.R. Mr. Li Shao-gen, has informed the-Reuter. - 130 words
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Article80 1933-07-20 22 >i vico lino —Reuter. Treason to Form New Parties. Beilin, July 1 l. The German Cabinet has adopted oev’ laws providing for the confiscation of the property of enemies of the State,” including organisations and private persons inciting against Germany from abroad and Germans living abroad who are>i vico lino —Reuter. - 80 words
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Article75 1933-07-20 22 —Reuter. Guest Of Honour At Banquet By Signor Mussolini. London, July 15. Signor Mussolini gave a banquet in honour of Mr. T. V. Soong, the Chinese Finance Minister, at the open-air park at Ostia. The guests included Chang Hsuehliang, the “Young Marshal” of Manchuria, now in—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article50 1933-07-20 22 —Reuter. To Resume Service To Far East In August. xr London, July 12. I he North German Lloyd Line will resume on Aug. 10 their pre-war service between Hamburg and the Far East according to *he Daily Telegraph, The vessels will call at Dover instead of Southampton.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article710 1933-07-20 22 —Reuter. The Ezra Brothers. DRUGS SMUGGLED INTO U.S.A. San Francisco, July 14. The District Attorney has charged the Kzra brothers with having smuggled »nto San Francisco eight shipments u! narcotics, valued at $1,500,000. The ninth shipment was afterwards found concealed in oil barrels abioad a Japanese—Reuter. - 710 words
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Article381 1933-07-20 22 -Reuter. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister “Horrified.” WILSON REPORT. No Alteration Of Treaties. London, July 14. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in the course of a comprehensive survey of conditions in the Colonies, in bringing up the Colonial Office estimates in the House of Commons,-Reuter. - 381 words
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Article65 1933-07-20 22 -Reuter. Will New Factory Hit British Trade? Istanbul, July 14. It is feared that British textile manufacturers exporting textiles to Turkey will be hard hit when the new factory at Kaisarich, in Anatolia, equipped with machinery from Russia, starts production, it is hoped, next year. The factory is-Reuter. - 65 words
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Article63 1933-07-20 22 —Reuter. 23,000 Workers Walk Oiu Movement Spreading. i New York, July 14. Simultaneously with the efforts of the National Industrial Council for Recovery to establish codes governing wages anti working conditions, 28,000 workers struck work in the states of New York, Ma sachusett and Pennsylvania. The.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article35 1933-07-20 22 Reuter. Agreement On Sales Nearly Reached. No agreement has yt*t been reached by the eight countries discussing sales of silver but, according to Senator Pittman (l r .S.), such an agreement is near.Reuter. - 35 words
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Article716 1933-07-20 23 Town Captured and Two Warships Sunk. CHARHAR DISPUTE. Clash Between Nanking Feng Imminent. Shanghai, July 18. forge anti-Japanese Volunteer army, equipped with heavy artillery and anti-aircraft guns, has crossed the Manchultuo frontier from Siberia. After defeating the frontier guards, the Volunteers advanced along the Sungari River and716 words
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Article298 1933-07-20 23 Hop from Iceland To Labrador. New York, July 13. The Italian air armada Under Gen. Italo Balbo, the Italian Air Ministei, arrived in twos and threes at Cartwright, Labrador, and 16 had alighted up to 3.10 p.m. E. S. T. The visibility and the weather298 words
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Article158 1933-07-20 23 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Discusses Problems With Austria. Vienna, July 11, The indispensable part played by Austria and Hungary in the political life of Eastern Europe, and especially in the Dsnubian basin was stressed by the Hungarian, Premier, Dr. Goemboes, in an address to press representatives, in the course of which—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 158 words
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Article227 1933-07-20 23 Dutch Captain Killed. FANATICS WHO HOPE FOR HEAVEN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, July 11. Memories of the affrays of the war in Atjeh, lasting until the beginning of this century, and the unsettled conditions afterwards with the last outbreak in 1926, were recalled yesterday when227 words
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Article140 1933-07-20 23 The inquest was adjourned.—Reuter Wireless. Captain’s Remorse Leads To Suicide. Dar-Es-Salaam, July 14 A poignant story was told at the inquest on Capt. Ussher and his wife, who met their death recently in an aeroplane crash while on their honeymoon. The police produced Capt. Ussher'sThe inquest was adjourned.—Reuter Wireless. - 140 words
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Article209 1933-07-20 23 —Reuter. Work of Liquidation Begins. London, July 17. The liquidation of the World Economic Conference began this morning when the sub-committees met to consider whether it was possible to draft any recommendations or to recommend postponement owing to the stabilisation deadlock. The Japanese circulated a protest on the—Reuter. - 209 words
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Article521 1933-07-20 23 Sir J. Ellerman Dead. HOW HE BUILT UP HIS VAST FORTUNE. London, July 17. The death of Sir John Ellerman, Britain's greatest shipowner, occurred at his home in South Audley Street, Mayfair today at the age of 71.—Reuter. Sir John Ellerman's fortune was estimated at £30,000,000.521 words
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Article197 1933-07-20 23 -Reuter. Japanese Menace and The Open Door. London, July 16. Enormous possibilities for the future in China are stated to be involved in a special meeting of the League Council Committee on Technical Co-operation in China, to bq held in Paris on Tuesday and attended by several important-Reuter. - 197 words
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Article669 1933-07-20 24 were not sailing for Canton.—Sin Kuo Min and 3in Chew Jit Foh. Central Troops Fifteen Miles from Kalgan. DOLONOR BOMBED. Feng Determined to Hold On at All Costs. Shanghai, July 19. In reply to the requests of (Jen. hen Ming-shu and Gen. Li hi-shen, who urged thewere not sailing for Canton.—Sin Kuo Min and 3in Chew Jit Foh. - 669 words
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Article138 1933-07-20 24 -Reuter. Awaiting Report From High Commissioner. London, July 18. Asked by Major-General Sii Alfred Knox (Cons., Wycombe) what oractical steps the Governments of the Stiaits Settlements had taken to proteit game. Sir Victor Warrender, the Secretaiy of State for the Colonies, Sir Phiilio Cunliffe-Lister, said that-Reuter. - 138 words
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Article119 1933-07-20 24 -Reuter. Judah Ezra Clears His Brother. San Francisco, July 18. Judah Ezra, the former Shanghai millionaire, who, with his twin brother. Isaac, pleaded guilty to violating the U.S. narcotic laws in connection with a huge shipment of drugs found on the Asama Mari’, made a satement to the-Reuter. - 119 words
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Article197 1933-07-20 24 —Reuter. Another Two Attempts At Suicide. New York, July 18. Joseph A Harriman has returned to the sanatorium, but a warrant for his arrest had been previously issued, and the $25,000 bail was ordered forfeited. Harriman arrived at the sanatorium in a taxicab. The cabman said that Harriman’s'.—Reuter. - 197 words
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Article42 1933-07-20 24 —Reuter. To Be Increased By 3,000 Planes In Next Three Years. San Francisco, July 18. Gen. Chih Jon-chow, the Chinese air chief, announced here today that> Nanking will place in service 3,000 fighting aeroplanes during the next three years.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article80 1933-07-20 24 Reuter. Statement Tomorrow. GENERAL SMUTS AS PEACEMAKER. London, July 19. The Government will be urged next week in the House of Commons to end the tariff war with the Irish Free State, and a Government statement is expected on Thursday, the Daily Express says. TheReuter. - 80 words
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Article105 1933-07-20 24 Rubber’s Highest For 2% Years. Rubber reached its highest level locally for over 2Vi years when 13% cts. (buyers) and 14 cts. (sellers) was reported for spot and 14% cts. (buyers) and 14 1 cts. (sellers) for standard crepe on Monday. The last occasion on which the105 words
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Article50 1933-07-20 24 (From Our Own Cc London. July 15. Following rumours from Amsterdam that the British Government's adviser favours the Dutch restriction proposals, rubber shares were stronger today than for some weeks. Kuala Lumpurs reaching 335. l'/jd., Malaccas 19s. 6d.. Tanjong Malims 18s. lO'/jd. and Rubber Trusts 225. 7%d.50 words
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Article310 1933-07-20 24 —Reuter Wireless. Simple Ceremony At Signing in Rome. Rome, July 15. The Four-Power Pact, chiefly instigated by Signor Mussolini and which it is hoped will guarantee peace for at least 10 years, was signed shortly after noon today. The ceremony occurred in the Palazzo Venezia in Signor Mussolini’s—Reuter Wireless. - 310 words
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Article541 1933-07-20 24 Peuter. Conference Shelves Three Quarters of Agenda. STERLING BLOC. No Reason Why Far East Should Not Join. London, July 18. The liquidation of the World Economic Conference is proceedin'- apace and the sub-committees are hatching their formal reports from which emerges the fact that threequarters of– Peuter. - 541 words
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Article25 1933-07-20 24 —Aneta-Havas. Bombay, July 9. The P. and G. Corfu has left for Lo"* don with a consignment of Rs. 6,141,000 worth of gold.—Aneta-Havas.—Aneta-Havas. - 25 words
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Article137 1933-07-20 25 —Reuter. Something for Nothing A Destructive Creed. $220,000,000 SUIT. Mr. Andrew Mellon Clears His Name. New York, July 18. President Roosevelt, in a strikin'? broadcast speech, declared that too many Americans are seeking to gain money with the least possible work. He urged all to "cast away—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article157 1933-07-20 25 —Reuter. Tragic End to Flight Across Atlantic. Berlin. July 17. Till Lithuanian aviators, Capt. Darius and Girenas, who left New York on July 15 on a non-stop flight to Kovno were killed near Soldin, in Pomera: a, when the machine in which they had flown from New York,—Reuter. - 157 words
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Article141 1933-07-20 25 —Reuter. Question Again Raised In Commons. London, July 17. The case of Mr. Simpson, was raised in the House of Commons by Mr. Thom is Williams (Lab., Do., Valley), in reply to whom Capt. R. A. Eden, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, referred .o his reply of July—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article56 1933-07-20 25 —Aneta-Havas. Salvaging Work Nearly Completed. Brest, July 7. The work of salvaging the treasure ‘Tom the Egypt is nearly complete, the part of the treasure having been brought to the surface, thanks to the S *J“ the Italian divers. The undertaking has been extremely costly and the—Aneta-Havas. - 56 words
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Article121 1933-07-20 25 neuter. 4d. a Gallon Preference. £7,000,000 PLANT TO BE ERECTED. t London, July 18. The Government’s offer of a guaranteed preference of 4d. per galL for ten years or. petrol manufactured from coal, shale o' peat, will contribute ?iea 1/ to put the coal industry onneuter. - 121 words
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Article103 1933-07-20 25 -Reuter. Monarchy Wanted In Manchukuo. Changchun, July 18. The enthronement of Mr. Henry Pu Yi, Chief Executive, as King of Manchukuo is considered very probable following reports th" J the majority of a commission appointed to draft a constitution for the new State are in favour of-Reuter. - 103 words
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Article177 1933-07-20 25 —Reuter. Viceroy Again Refuses Interview. Poona, u.y 17. The Viceroy has replied to Mr. Gandhi's request for an interview, oointing out that there is still no question ct the Government bargaining with Congress unless the civil disobedience is withdrawn on Congress’ own initiative. As Congress is unwilling to—Reuter. - 177 words
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Article109 1933-07-20 25 -Reuter. For Co-operation With China. Paris, July 17. Eight countries. Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Czechoslovakia. Spain and China, will be represented on the committee recently appointed by the League of Nations to co-ordinate technica. co-operation between the League and China. The first meeting will be held-Reuter. - 109 words
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Article323 1933-07-20 25 -Reuter. Advisory Experts. QUARTERLY REPORTS FROM NANKING. Paris, July 13. Dr. jl.. L. Rajchmann, the Polish director of the League of Nations Health Department, has been appointed delegate to China to co-ordinate the technical and advisory work now Oeing carried out in China under the auspices-Reuter. - 323 words
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193 1933-07-20 25 -Reuter. Seeks Divorce for “Mental Cruelty.” Los Angeles, July 17 A suit for divorce against Sister Aimee McPherson has been filed by her husband. Mental cruelty is advanced by Mr. Hutton in his suit, in which he alleges that Aimee had made his married life-Reuter. - 193 words
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Article48 1933-07-20 25 -Reuter. Built Near Hammersmith At Cost Of £335,000. I/indon, July 12. The new Freemason’s hospital, which was opened by the King, who was accompanied by the Queen, near Hammersmith, cost £335,000 sterling. Their Ma.j rsties welcomed the Duke of Connaught. the head of the English Freemasons.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 48 words
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Article39 1933-07-20 25 -Reuter. Berlin, July 18. Two ex-officers, who murdered Herr Walther Rathenau, the Foreign Minster, in 1922 and then committed suicide to avoid capture ha”e had a tablet erected in their memory on the spot where they died.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 39 words
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Article177 1933-07-20 25 his* flight across Siberia.—Reuter Wireltss. Wiley Post Reaches Irkutsk. Novosibirsk, July 18. Mr. Wiley Post returned at 8.66 a.ra. for Irkutsk, slightly ahead of hik 1931 record and i assured of perfect conditions. Ie left the young American airwoman, Fay Cillih, who supervised the f °llinghis* flight across Siberia.—Reuter Wireltss. ) - 177 words
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Article66 1933-07-20 25 Reuter. Found Riddled With Bullets. Berlin, July 18. The body of a “♦raitor,” riddled with bullets, was found on the railway Una near Frankfort-on-main. He was a former Nazi, who, in 1932, had produced documents purporting to reveal what the Nazis would do to their opponents when theReuter. - 66 words
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Article54 1933-07-20 25 Mapping Out Atlantic Air Service. Cartwright (Labrador) July 18. Col. Charles and Mrs. Lindbergh made a four-hour aerial mapping expedition over Northern Labrador today in connection w’ith a proposed Northern air mail and passenger service between Great Britain, Canada and the United States. Fog iR at present preventing54 words
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Article50 1933-07-20 25 Reuter. Cabinet Approves Expenditure Of $1,000,000,000. Washington, July 14. The Cabinet Board has approved the river, harbour and flood control projects amounting to $1,000,000,000 and has divided the United States into ten zones for the purpose of administering the public works advances to States and Municipalities.— Reuter.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article46 1933-07-20 25 -Reuter Wireless. Now*Two Days Behind Mollisort's Time. Rangoon, July 12. The Australian airman, James Woods, who is on a record-breaking flight from Australia to England, has resumed his flight to Calcutta, en route to Allahabad. He is now two days behind Mollison's record.—Reuter Wireless.-Reuter Wireless. - 46 words
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Article57 1933-07-20 25 Court Refuses £1,000 A Year As Interim Payment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 15. June, the actress, who made application to the Edinburgh Court for interim alimony at the rate of £1,000 a year, pending the hearing of Lord Inverclyde's petition for divorce, which will be heard57 words
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Article1398 1933-07-20 26 Amateur Rider Brings Home Four Winners. [From Our Own (orrespondent.) Taiping, July 15. With four wins and a third, Mr. Beven had a most successful day at today’s races, the concluding one of the Taiping Turf Club amateur meeting. There was a better attendance than1,398 words
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702 1933-07-20 26 L.T.A.’s Invitation To Jack Crawford. There is a possibility that J. B. Cra ford, ranked No. 1 in Australia, who won the men’s singles championship at Wimbledon last week, beating the American idol, Ellsworth Vines, in a match which went to five sets, may visit702 words
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Article314 1933-07-20 26 Latest Positions In S.A.F.A. League. The following are the positions to*dr.t«J in the S.A.F.A. League: First Division. P. W. L. D. F. A Pt*. Malays 12 11 0 1 49 13 25 Chinese 11 8 2 1 46 1ft 1? S R.C. 11 6 2314 words
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845 1933-07-20 27 three goals in last EIGHT MINUTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 17. (j 'ct* -i M. L«> mr id 5. The Command proved too good for the all-Chinese Malacca side when they met in the postponed Malaya cup game this afternoon and ran845 words
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Article377 1933-07-20 27 A S Lite VII —Reuter. To Meet U.S.A. in Davis Cup Inter-Zone Final. London, July 16. The final matches of the European of the Davis Cup competition were ved at Wimbledon and resulted in Greac Britain beating Australia by 3—2. The resul of the last twoA S , Lite \ VII —Reuter. - 377 words
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Article27 1933-07-20 27 In the final of the St. James Cup at the Keppel Golf Club on Sunday A. M. Low beat H. Proud, 6 and 4.27 words
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703 1933-07-20 27 Merlin Beats Mowgli By Four Seconds. At the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday there was a good full-sail breeze for both classes, but it was in the south, which, for the B Class, meant that there was no beat on any leg703 words
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Article902 1933-07-20 27 —Reuter. Kent Beat Surrey. EXCITING FINISH AT BLACKHEATH. London, Jui' 18. Yorkshire beat Middlesex by ten wick* its at Bradford: Middlesex opened with 305 to which Yorkshire replied with 367 Sutcliffe contributing 177, and Sims taking five wickets for 69. Middlesex were dismissed for 114 ir their—Reuter. - 902 words
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Article2362 1933-07-20 28 MALAYAN CRICKET NOTES. Exciting Finish To Clarke Cup Game. Difficult Task For Colony Team Selectors. (By Our Cricket Correspondent) The tenth annual match between Europeans ami The Rest for <» Cup will go down in *V annals Malayan cricket history as of the most exciting and dramat2,362 words
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Article75 1933-07-20 28 —Reuter London, July 16. The second Test match between England and the West Indies starts on Saturday, July 22. England’s team has been selected follows: D. R. Jardine R E. S Wyatt, C. F. Walters, R, W. V. Robins, Sutcliffe, Hammond, Ames, James Langridge. Verity, Macaulay and Bowes.—Reuter,—Reuter - 75 words
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Article61 1933-07-20 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations forward Contracts Spot Seller Prices d. r > Oau* L’don S’pore Aug- Oct.- Jan.u Sept. Dec. Mar. J 13 ly 3 23/32 12* 12* 12 7/16 12* {a 3 ”b 13 13* 13 13* 17 3* 14* 14* 14* 14* 1 1H 47/16 1461 words
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Article21 1933-07-20 1 July 13 Tin B'pore Price $lll.OO per pjcul 14 108.75 r, 108.50 17 107.75 15 108.00 io 110.0021 words
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Article63 1933-07-20 1 During the week ending July 8, 1933, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 35,542 cases, of which 28,820 cases were to the United Kingdom, 775 cases to the Continent of Europe, 3,000 cases to Canada and 2,947 cases elsewhere. Total exports for the period, Jan. 1, 1933, to63 words
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Article322 1933-07-20 1 Penawat (Malaya).—Output 840 pels., yds. treated 200.000 cu. yds., running time 638 hrs. Taiping (No. 1 Dredge)*—Pels. 260, hrs., 558, cu. yds. 96,000. North Taiping (Dredge working only 2 shifts a day, four days weekly. One washup every second day’s working).— Pels 65.27, hrs. 72, cu. yds. 13,250.322 words
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1373 1933-07-20 1 Meeting Of Taiping D. P. A. ACUTE POSITION OF CRIMPING AND RISING WAGE LEVEL. At an extraordinary general meeting of the Taiping District Planters’ Association, held at the New Club, Taiping, the following business arose out of the minutes: Pondok Tanjong Public Telephone Call1,373 words
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Article44 1933-07-20 1 Roosevelt Negotiating In South America. Washington, July 12. With the object of establishing new trade relations, President Roosevelt has opened negotiations with various countries, up to now mostly South American countries, including the Argentine, Chile and Colombia%md also with some Scandinavian countries.44 words
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Article159 1933-07-20 1 —Reu'er Wireless. Big: Increase Of Freight To United States. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, July 11. Aneta states that the freight traffic from Netherlands India to the U.S.A. haa steadily increased in the last few montha making it necessary to put more shipe on the Java-New York line.—Reu'er Wireless. - 159 words
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Article94 1933-07-20 1 Guthrie and Co.’s weekly report dated July 13, states that the latest buyer's prices for Malayan palm oil and kernel* are:— Palm Oil in Bulk, c.i.f. landed weights New York/Philadelphis 3.75 cents (U.S. currency) per lb. c.i.f. landed weights U.S.A. Pacific Ports 3.70 cents (U.S. currency) per94 words
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Article364 1933-07-20 2 Did Mr. Wilcoxson l/>se The Straits Tin Premium? To the Editor of th; vaits Sir, —I have road Mr. Arthur H. Milos’ vigorous—if not very convincing! oology of Mr. J. II. K. Howeson, and it is obvious that, in his eyes, the* old phrase* **The King can do no364 words
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Article470 1933-07-20 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Within the last few weeks the price of tin and rubber have been on the upward trend and brokers, speculators and “the man in the street” are full of excitement at 'the buying and selling of speculative470 words
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Article970 1933-07-20 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Ilubber has produced a gooi many surprises, pleasant and unpleasant, and so one gets inured. All the same, it is sruprising to tmd Malaya complacently waiting for others to do what it ought to do itself. Is it not realised970 words
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Article214 1933-07-20 2 Unsuccessful Operations In Rubber. (From Our Own Correspondent.! Loudon, .Tu’y 12. The Merchiston Rubber Estate, Ltd., announces a loss of 12.15' for the year ended March 31, compare*' with a loss of £2,639 for the previous year. An amount of £381 has been carried forward to credit. The214 words
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Article164 1933-07-20 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 17. North Labis (Johore) Rubber and Produce Co. Ltd., has purchased the Sungei Sayong Rubber Co., Ltd., for 200.91 fully paid el shares. The Caledonian (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., has announced a loss for the year ended March 31164 words
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Article890 1933-07-20 2 THE CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTORS, THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. SINGAPORE, S.S. Gentlemen,-I beg to forward the report >t the mining operations, for the f 0 u r weeks ending June 20, 1033. The development work completed for the period, totals 726% feet, as follows:Sinking890 words
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Article739 1933-07-20 3 Fraser Co.’s Weekly Report Fraser and Co.'s report, dated July 18, l fabied advices from the U.S.A. received during the week ihdicate that Trade conditions there are steadily improving and the Rubber market is also reported to have shared in the increased business activity now prevailing, the Lice739 words
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Article537 1933-07-20 3 PRELIMINARY MONTHLY RUBBER CROP RETURNS—SUMMARY or RETURNS OF S71 RUBBER PRODUCING COMPANIES. Companies in Production Companies Not in Production TOTAL. Country No. of Co». Output Output May, No. of Coa. Output No. of Cos. Output May, Output May, May, 1982 1933 Change May, 1982 v Tons. Tons.537 words
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Article156 1933-07-20 3 Local Forward Business Sluggish. Guthrie and Co.’s weekly rubber report, dated July 13, states: The local market has been most sensitive to restriction rumours and fluctuations in the London-New York rates of exchange. Forward positions have been somewhat neglected during the week, but a considerable amount of business156 words
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Article103 1933-07-20 3 Inquiry Into Extension In D.E.I, Waters. p rom Our Own O- snondent.) Medan, July 11. It is stated that the Nanyo Yusen K ha .8 to run a monthly shipping service o Pa. n and Palembang. The first ship, the Cheribon Maru, arrived in Pada.ng a few days103 words
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Article315 1933-07-20 3 (The figures in brakets denote the figures of corresponding last year). Arras. —20,400 lb. Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.). —91,500 lb. Anglo-Johore Consolidated.—37,ooo lb, Ayer Kuning.—B,44B lb. Alor Gajah.—2s,3oo lb. Alor Pongsu Amalgamated.— 91,51 lb. Ayer Panas. —76,000 lb. Ayer Molek. —***** lb. Henrietta. —74,000 lb. Bukit Kubu.—l7,ooo lb. Bedong315 words
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Article793 1933-07-20 4 Fraser And Cos Quotations. Singapore, July 19 Mining. V*J. Pd Bifin. Sellers. 41 41 A mum Kumbang 27/6 30 St £1 Austral Malay 27/6 HO/■ 6/-6/- Ayer Hitam Tin 13/11 14/6 41 41 Bangnn Tin 18/3 19/I 1 Batanf Psdang 0.10 0.16 1 1 Batu Cave* 0.42793 words
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Article249 1933-07-20 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore, July 19. SILLING. London, 4 months’ sight 2. 4 1/8 London* 3 months’ sight 2/4 3/32 (.ondori, 60 days’ sight 2/4 1/16 I/ondon, 30 days' sight 2/4 1/32 London, demand 2/4 London. T.T. 2/3 31/32 Lyons and Paris, demand 980 Hamburg, demand 160 New249 words
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Article285 1933-07-20 4 Closing Quotations In London. London, July 18. Closing quotations tooay of the principal British stocks are given below:— The rist or fall i? in relation to the price of July 13. GOVERNMENT STOCKb BRITISH. R<«* o» fall Conversion Loan 5% 116% Funding Loan 4% 1916-90 109%285 words
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Article602 1933-07-20 4 Abaci* (£1) 5/16: \lla<ar (2/) V4*; Alor Pongsu (2'J /6; Amherst (2/) /3; Anglo-Malay (£1) B,'; Ayer Kuning (£1) 17/3; Bagan Serai (£1) Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 1/6; Banteng (£1) 13/6; Bat’ng Cns. (2 /4*; Batu Caves (£1) 12 6; Batu Tiga (£1) 14/3; Bekoh (2)602 words
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715 1933-07-20 4 p“ P j'r Clo»il>tt Price, Paid Lp \alue Dividends r raser Lyall a. Company Go Evatt ofi’iJS SH or yi>ar A,ler b y 0.75 0.86 0.70 o*l> N. for year 30-9-32 Alor Gajah ($l. 0.60 0.70 0.55 OA. 1 vtji year 31-3-33 Hi tarn715 words
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