The Straits Budget, 28 December 1933

Microfilm: NL2196
Total Pages: 30
1 3 The Straits Budget
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 3,959 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1933. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d
    29 words
  • Article
    CONTENTS.
    324 1 LEADERS— Pifs Coolies’ Complaints 3 The Planting Union 3 This Christmas 3-4 Road Versus Rail 4 Dr. Tempany’s Silence 4-5 Occasional Notes 5-6 Pictures— Christmas Jollifications 15 The Astraea Arrived 15 Unloading the Mail 15 A. R. Anderson 16 Miss Norma Schmitt 16 Sir Miles Lampson 16 Mr. Andrew
    324 words
  • Article
    LOCAL AND PERSONAL
    1116 1 Mr. H. M. Pendlebury, Curator, Selangor Museum, has gone home on furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Mungo Park were ex-| pected back in Kuala Lumpur at the end of last week. Mr. H. G. Moles has been appointed to act as Assistant Protector of Chinese, Selangor and Pahang.
    1,116 words
  • Article
    COOLIE’S FATE.
    90 1 Found Drowned In Mining Pond. <From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiplng, Dec. 16 A verdict of “found drowned." was returned by the coroner today at the inquest on a Chinese mining coolie who fell into an old mining pool. The man. who was collecting wood on the banks of
    90 words
  • Article
    COLONIAL APPOINTMENTS
    40 1 Recent Colonial appointments include: Miss A. Simpson, Nursing sister. F.M.S., Mr. D. Sturrock, assistant Registrar of Imports and Exports. Straits Settlements; Mr. O. H. Ooedrlck, Traffic Assistant. F.M.S Railways Miss A. C. E. Myers. Nursing Sister. Straits Settlements.
    40 words
  • Article
    BISHOP OF SINGAPORE.
    50 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Telok Anson, Dec. 19. The Bishop of Singapore (Right Revd. Basil Roberts) visited Te'ok Anson on Tuesday and a Confirmation Service was held at St. Luke’s Church where there was a large congregation. The Bishop was assisted by Rev. Hutchinson and Rev. Yesusadon
    50 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    THE NEXT COUNCILLOR.
    617 2 PENANG LETTER Dearth Of Candidates A New Sea Wall Legacy From The Past —More .Public Transport. i From Our Own Correspondin' Penang. Dec. 18 Owing to a visit to hospital 1 have had periorce to leave you in the lurch lor a low weeks and so I
    617 words
  • Article
    NO LICENCE.
    173 2 letters From China For Delivery. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 21. Before the police magistrate, Mr. J. C. Derrick. Tan Shan Slew, the proprietor of a tailoring shop, was convicted of receiving letters from China for delivery here without a licence Mr. A. C Wollaston. Superintendent. Posts
    173 words
  • Article
    SEREMBAN WEDDING.
    186 2 Mr. D. J. Michael And Miss Jane Joshua. < From Our Own Correspondent. > Seremban. Dec. 22. The marriage took place at St Mark’s Church, Seremban yesterday the Rev. Benjamin Stokes officiating. 1 of Mr. D. J. Michael of the Negri Sembilan secretariat, and Miss Jane Joshua, daughter
    186 words
  • Article
    QUEEN OF SIAM.
    41 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. Dec. 20. The Queen Is celebrating her 29th. birthday with elaborate palace ceremonies and tomorrow their majesties will give a garden party to friends and officials within the grounds of the Grand Palace.
    41 words
  • Article
    OUT OF WORK.
    24 2 From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Dec. 16. It is announced that 3.751 Government officials were out of work on July 1.
    24 words
  • Article
    AERIAL EXPRESS ON RETURN FLIGHT.
    115 2 Pelikaan Takes Off. MAY REACH AMSTERDAM IN FOUR DAYS. From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Dec. 27. The K. L. M. special mail plane Pelikaan, carrying 100.000 pieces of mail weighing more than 500 kilograms, took oil this morning at 12.52 (local time) on its return
    115 words
  • Article
    MALAYAN SUGAR.
    141 2 Nipah Distilleries To Pay Excise Duty. An excise duty, oi two cents per pound has been imposed on sugar manufactured from the nipah palm in the Federated Malay States. This duty will not be levied on nipah sugai exported from the Federation. Ther* have been rumours for some
    141 words
  • Article
    THE RODA.
    102 2 Governor’s Tribute To Malayan Magazine. <From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 21. A noteworthy tribute to The Roda, the magazine of the Malayan Rotary movement, edited by Mr. Richard Sidnev, was paid by Sir Cecil Clement! at the Rotary convention last week-end. “One way in which everyone
    102 words
  • Article
    MR. L. W. GEDDES.
    54 2 Elected To Municipal Comnfission. The result of the ballot held by the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association to elect a nominee to serve on the Municipal Commission is as follows: Mr. L. W. Oeddes 170 Votes Mr. A. H. Todd 81 The scrutineers were Messrs J. W.
    54 words
  • Article
    GIRL DROWNED.
    105 2 Tried To Cross Improvised Bridge. < From Our Own Correspondent A Taiping. Dec. 19 A verdict of found drowned with no blame attachable to any person was returned by the Taiping coroner at the inquest held into the death oi a Tamil girl aged 7. The girl was
    105 words
  • Article
    PASSENGERS.
    192 2 The following are passengers by the Hector, which left Singapore for Europe yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Gillan. Mr and Mrs. F. G. Carpenter, Mr. J. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. H. Beck. Mr P. P. S. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. C. J Bede Cox and two children. Mr.
    192 words
  • Article
    $l,000 THEFT.
    64 2 A Chinese living in Telok Blanga Road reported to the police on Saturday morning that his house had b* broken into and that $l,OOO in cash ha been stolen from a box. The same day, a Chinese living n< 11 at hand was arrested. A large anioui of
    64 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      194 2 BACKACHE NOT DUE TO AGE. Many people think that backache i* a trouble that comes naturally W j t u advancing years, but this woman r! 71 proves that it is not. “I suffered for a long time f rom backache.” she writes. but put < r clown to my
      194 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • The Straits Budget
    • Article
      COOLIES’ COMPLAINTS.
      886 3 -Straits Times. Dec. 21 A number of Tamil coolies employed by the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board have made four grave allegations against clerks and mandores employed by the same body. The coolies have stated in a written and signed petition that they are made to pay from $4O
      -Straits Times. Dec. 21  -  886 words
    • Article
      THE PLANTING UNION.
      844 3 Straits Times, Dec. 22. When the body now colloquially known as the P.A.M.” was founded in 1897 it was called the United Planters’ Association of Malaya and it did not adopt its present name until 1907. Thus the present scheme to create a Malayan planting union, which
      Straits Times, Dec. 22.  -  844 words
    • Article
      THIS CHRISTMAS.
      795 3 -Straits Times, Dec. 23. It is the fashion to say that Christmas in Malaya is unreal, and so it is in a way. when we look at our sun-baked streets, our verdant gardens and our summer skies. Even if the weather follows an old Singapore tradition and drowns
      -Straits Times, Dec. 23.  -  795 words
    • Article
      ROAD VERSUS RAIL.
      961 4 -Straits Times, Dec. 26. At a time when there is much talk of attempts to bolster up the railway system in Malaya by means which may re-act unfairly on the general public by restricting the facilities provided by or increasing the cost of road transport, it may
      -Straits Times, Dec. 26.  -  961 words
    • Article
      DR. TEMPANY’S SILENCE.
      1021 4 —Straits Times, Dec. 27. It Is disappointing to And that the special rice number of the Malayan Agricultural Journal, an admirable production in every other respect, gives no direct answer to the question which everyone who is paying the new rice tax is asking. Hitherto the public
      —Straits Times, Dec. 27.  -  1,021 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    FELL 30 FEET.
    55 5 Indian Peon’s Untimely Death. An Indian Public Works Department coolie died in hospital as the result af a fall from a coconut tree at the coolie lines, Bukit Timah Road, on Sunday afternoon. He sustained, among several injuries, a fracture of the skull, a fractured thigh, and
    55 words
  • Article
    BIRTHS
    53 5 FERNANDO.—On Dec. 21, 1933, to Mr. Mrs. T. Ernest Fernando, a son. Both doing well. TOLMIE.—On December 21, 1933 at S’pore to Marjorie, wife of J. Tolmie, S.S. Police, a daughter. KELLY—On Dec. 19, 1933 at the General Hospital, Singapore to Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Kelly, Public Works
    53 words
  • Article
    MARRIAGE
    17 5 BENNETT—DOWNING.—Before the Registrar of Marriages, Penang, on Dec. 21, 1933, Charles Norman Bennett to Nora Downing.
    17 words
  • OCCASIONAL NOTES
    • Article
      CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
      120 5 those who sorely need it.—Straits Times, Dec. 21. Here is a note received in the Straits Times office this morning Please receive $10, which kindly forward in equal shares to the two unemployment funds for me.” That is a thought which would grace us all at this time.
      those who sorely need it.—Straits Times, Dec. 21.  -  120 words
    • Article
      NEXT SUNDAY’S DINNER.
      292 5 —Straits Times, Dec. 21. A correspondent has replied to Mr. Aubrey V. L. Davies on the subject of Christmas at the hotels. Unfortunately letters published In the correspondence columns of a newspaper are supposed to be written, nominally at least, to the .editor, whereas this one is
      —Straits Times, Dec. 21.  -  292 words
    • Article
      A CHILDREN’S PARTY.
      116 5 hosts by this delightful party.—Straits Times, Dec. 21. It was a little unfortunate that a busy sub-editor should have unthinkingly grouped together under the same heading in Tuesday’s Straits Times a summary of Christmas charity entertainments In Singapore and a report of the party given by the
      hosts by this delightful party.—Straits Times, Dec. 21.  -  116 words
    • Article
      DUNLOP VS. BIRKEMOSE.
      212 5 spend it on fertilisers.—Straits Times. Dec. 22. It will probably surprise many people to read in our planting correspondent’s article today that with the exception of certain steep and limited areas Dunlop Plantations are not practising any form of rubber forestry in their 50.000 acres of mature
      spend it on fertilisers.—Straits Times. Dec. 22.  -  212 words
    • Article
      WIGS IN COURT.
      178 5 —Straits Times, Dec. 22. A Malay Mail correspondent, alluding to the report that Judges in the Straits Settlements will wear wigs in 1934. says he remembers the late Mr. Justice Earnshaw attempting to uphold the dignity of the Bench, by appearing in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur,
      —Straits Times, Dec. 22.  -  178 words
    • Article
      THE NIPAH TAX.
      241 5 Btralts Times. Dec. 22. If the F.M.S. Government has good reasons for clapping a duty of two cents a pound on nipah sugar produced in its territory it is extraordinarily difficult for the outsider tr discover what those reasons can be. Here is a company which has
      Btralts Times. Dec. 22.  -  241 words
    • Article
      JOY IN JAPAN.
      205 5 JOY IN JAPAN -Straits Times, Dec. 23. Early this morning the Japanese Consul-General in Singapore was awakened at his house by the arrivet oi an excited newspaper seller bearing a copy or a special edition of a local Japanese newspaper. That incident brings home to us In this country the
      -Straits Times, Dec. 23.  -  205 words
    • Article
      THE STATE P.A.s.
      257 5 be seen to be groundless.—Straits Times. Dec. 23. With reference to our second leading article on the planting union scheme, it may perhaps be desirable to explain the position of the State planters’ associations more fully. What these bodies are afraid of is that even though they
      be seen to be groundless.—Straits Times. Dec. 23.  -  257 words
    • Article
      HIGHLANDS MALARIA.
      273 6 -Straits Times. Dec. 23. It is a curious thing that although there have been rumours, if not specific complaints, about the prevalence of malaria at Cameron Highlands lor at least a year, the authorities have not attempted to make any statement on the subject or let the public
      -Straits Times. Dec. 23.  -  273 words
    • Article
      CHRISTMAS WEATHER.
      99 6 —Straits Times, Dec. 23. It is generally recognised that Singa I pore gets most of the bad weather afflicting either side of the Peninsula and conditions climatically have been so bad recently as to Justify the exercise here in the tropics of that essentially English pastime—grumbling at the
      —Straits Times, Dec. 23.  -  99 words
    • Article
      A SUNGEI BULOH GUIDE.
      234 6 A SUNGEI BULOH GUIDE —Straits Times. Dec. 26. To us in Malaya today it is difficult to realise that leprosy, distressing though it still is. was once so terrible ai. to be regarded as the scourge of Europe and Asia. In early times and indeed until quite recently little was
      —Straits Times. Dec. 26.  -  234 words
    • Article
      A RICE NUMBER.
      287 6 —Straits Times, Dec. 26. There are few members of the general public in this country who are sufficiently interested in the technicalities of the rice industry, as distinct from its connection with an unpopular tax and its possibilities as a source of local food supply. Accordingly one
      —Straits Times, Dec. 26.  -  287 words
    • Article
      PERAK REFORMS.
      250 6 PERAK REFORMS —Straits Times. Dec. 26. It is satisfactory to see that the Sultan of Perak has decided to appoint a committee whose terms of reference will be “to consider and report what modifications, if any. in the present constitution and functions of the State Council are required to increase
      —Straits Times. Dec. 26.  -  250 words
    • Article
      THE LOST TURKEY.
      221 6 -Straits Times. Dec. 27. This is the tale of a Christmas tragedy. A certain Singapore household. living in Orange Road, possessed a fine turkey which they were fattening for Christmas. Carefully they planned its diet, balancing the vitamins and proteins with loving care, and remarking with delight
      -Straits Times. Dec. 27.  -  221 words
    • Article
      OUR CYCLING CLUB.
      309 6 Straits Times, Dec. 27. Strange now tne wheel or social evolution in Singapore has turned full circle and brought us back to the cycle again Ten years ago the one ambition of every young man in this city was to own a motor-cycle, and motor-cars were so
      Straits Times, Dec. 27.  -  309 words
    • Article
      WANGKANG PICTURES.
      245 6 be the temptation to do so.”—- Straits Times, Dec. 27. Ordinary news reels of the Wangkang procession have been shown at Malayan cinemas and have oeen rather monotonous, but those who were fortunate enough to see H. R. H. Prince Purachatra’s colour film of this Malacca festival received
      be the temptation to do so.”—-Straits Times, Dec. 27.  -  245 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      87 5 NOTICE. All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries Is $48 a year. The post free price of
      87 words
  • Obituary
    Untitled
    45 5 DEATH. TAN—Tan Cheok Neo (Florence Tan) aged 2 years, beloved wife of Ong Cheng Bee daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Soo Bln and daughter-in-law of Mr. Ong Hood Hin. st her residence No. 12. Kim Yam Road on 20, 1933. China papers please copy.
    45 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    JAPANESE CHARGED.
    98 6 Alleged Imitation Of Parker Pens. Allegations that he had in his P oS session a large stock of pens wnic are an imitation of Parker oci were made against Shuhei EJiri, tn managing proprietor of a Japan*’ piece-goods shop in North Road, who appeared before the ur minal
    98 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    KAMPONG LIFE AS IT REALLY IS.
    2576 7 Mr. Boyd Destroys Rosy Illusions. A remarkable speech on the realities of kampong life in Malaya was made last week by the Director of Co-operation. This official declared that the peasant must earn an income in cash or in kind equal to twenty dollars
    2,576 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    MRS. TOFT’S DEATH.
    61 8 Tamil Woman Servant Charged. (From Our Own Correspondent,.) Ipoh, Dec. 23. Arising out of the death of Mrs. Mary Toft with symptoms of poisoning in hospital last week. Nagamma, previously charged with rashly and negligently administering drugs, was today charged in the police court with causing miscarriage.
    61 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE’S HEALTH.
    184 8 The total number of deaths which occurred in Singapore during the week ended Dec. 16, according to the Municipal health statement, was 204, of which 127 were of males and 77 females. The death rate was 22.22 per mille per annum compared with 24.83 in the preceding week
    184 words
  • Article
    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    149 8 Monday, Dec. 11. Mr. W. Keblinger, Dr. J. G. Schurman, Mr. J. G. Schurman 111, Colonel Camillo Canail, Mr. R. Marchisio and Mr. O. G. Hough had luncheon at Government House. Tuesday, Dec 12. Lady Clementi gave dance at Government House this evening to which 400 other ranks
    149 words
  • Article
    CHINESE STUDENTS IN GREAT BRITAIN.
    1156 8 One Of Them Offers Some Candid Criticisms In the following article, from the pen of a Malayan Chinese student in England, some candid criticisms of Malayan Chinese students are offered. Chinese from this country who go to Great Britain to further their studies are academically
    1,156 words
  • Article
    ACID THROWN OVER MAN’S FACE.
    592 8 Terrible Injuries. SUDDEN ATTACK INSTREET. A preliminary inquiry was held on Wednesday by Mr. N. Grice, the second magistrate, into a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing acid against a baker, Gopal Chand. The complainant. Abdul Bara tailor, presented a pathetic sight in
    592 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Correspondence.
    • Article
      LATEX HISTORY.
      185 9 g, To the Editor of the Straits Times. g Sir.—We beg to call your attention ■to a misstatement of fact in your ■issue of Dec. 11. In reporting the ■shipment of 26.000 gallons of concentrated latex per ss. Eumaeus you Cay: m “The setting in motion of the
      185 words
    • Article
      EXPRESS BUDDING.
      118 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —In the Straits Budget of Oct. 5, reference is made to an innovation in budding practice which 1 read as cutting back before budding. The following incident which led up to an involuntary experiment on these lines may be of
      118 words
    • Article
      BORN IN SINGAPORE.
      108 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —Will you or any of your wellinformed readers be so good as to inform me if a son born in Singapore to foreign parents residing for, say. over thirty years in one of the neighbouring non-British States (not naturalised),
      108 words
    • Article
      TIED UP IN KNOTS.
      96 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The Government notification inviting tenders for the supply of food to the subordinate employees at the Government Printing Works, in your Issue of Dec. 20. provides that the successful tenderer shall not give credit to the customers for
      96 words
    • Article
      “WITHOUT A COUNTRY.”
      154 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Can you. or any of your readers, enlighten me upon a point which Is not entirely dissociated from the “Malay and non-Malay nationality” problem? In view of Lall Singh having been admission to the Indian Test Team, would he be
      154 words
    • Article
      PUBLICITY MISSED !
      428 9 PUBLICITY MISSED To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The first outward British Imperial Airway mail, and a Christmas one at that, has come and gone together, and it seems a unique opportunity of advertising this new postal service. Here we had an epoch-making event, and from one end
      428 words
    • Article
      A QUESTION OF FARES.
      137 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—l was interested to read your Notes of the Day in the issue of the Straits Times of the 20th instant under heading “A Question of Fares.” In that paragraph it is*said that the accused person, about wno:» I
      137 words
    • Article
      CHRISTMAS DANCES.
      170 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Surely the answer to the lady correspondent in your issue of Dec. 19 is that the clergy will not be there. They will, as usual, each and every one of them be at the altar, celebrating the nineteen-hundredth anniversary o
      170 words
  • Article
    DETECTIVE AGAIN IN TROUBLE.
    249 9 Further Sentence For Priest’s Kidnapper. At present serving a sentence of eight months’ rigorous imprisonment In connection with the kidnapping 01 a Siamese Buddhist priest. Chai Ytm was again produced by Detective Inspector A. Ft. McEwan before Mr R J. F. Curtis, the thira magistrate There
    249 words
  • Article
    NEW MILITARY HOSPITAL
    118 9 Land Acquired In Mukim Of An# Mo Kio. Further acquisitions of land Ln Singapore by the military and naval authorities are indicated by notifications in the Government Gazette. The Admiralty require an area of more than 15 acres in the Mukim of Sembawung and the customary declaration
    118 words
  • Article
    FREED FROM PAIN AT 95
    177 9 After Suffering for Many Years What a great thing It must be for rhls woman, after suffering from rheua.ism for many years. t< be free from oaln again at her age. She writes:— "I hould like to tell you that since commenced taking Kruschen Salts
    177 words
  • Article
    SUICIDE’S PATHETIC LETTER.
    190 9 Hylam Boy Who Ran Into Debt. “Owing to financial trouble I have oeen unable to find a way out Deatn is the only solution I have found It is a suicide of myself. Let no blame be attached to anybody, please.” This pathetic letter was written by
    190 words
  • Article
    RICKSHAMEN’S STRIKE.
    49 9 Police Traffic Regulations Too Severe. From Our Own Correspondent > Bangkok, Dec. 20. Bangkok streets are wonderfuly free from their usual chaos of fast and slow traffic in consequence of a general strike of ricksha pullers on the grounds that the police are too severe with their regulations
    49 words
  • Article
    EUROPEAN CONSTABLES.
    33 9 From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan. Dec. 16. A new rule lias been introduced into the Netherlands Indian police lorce whereby Europeans may apply lor admission to the police force as constables.
    33 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      27 9 IS REJUVENATION POSSIBLE? Yes, no more despair, only safest, surest triumph over lost health and happiness, etc. Suooess guaranteed Particulars free. HARYYASRAM, PANCHPOTA, (Jessere). Bengal, 8 M
      27 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    SIR MILES LAMPSON AND COLONY POLICY.
    1567 10 Visit Which Affected SinoMalayan Relations. “The result of my visit here did have a certain tangible effect as regards the affairs of this Colony concerning our general relations with China.” This reference to his previous visit to Singapore in 1931 was made by Sir
    1,567 words
  • Article
    EX-FOREST GUIDE BAGS MAN-EATER.
    188 10 Perak Villagers Terrorised. From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping. Dec 23. A man-eating tiger which had been terrorising the village of Sungei Segai IJok. for the last few months, was shot early today by Yacob bin Haji Omar, a Malay ex-forest guide. Nothing liad been seen or
    188 words
  • Article
    CASE WITHDRAWN.
    45 10 Detective Inspector Wray applied on Friday before Mr. N A. Worley, the acting criminal district judge, to withdraw the charge of embezzlement of 150.000 kroners on which a Norweigian. Regnar Stoim Gainberg Eriksen. had been arrested. His Honous <to accused» You are discharged
    45 words
  • Article
    NO DEFENCE CALLED UPON.
    400 10 Driving Charge PASSENGER SHAKES 4 FIST AT INSPECTOR. No defence was called when Sarkam bin Haji Abdul Rahman, syce to Mi 3 Reason, municipal water engineer was charged before Mr. J. M. Brander with rash and negligent driving. Defendant was acquitted. Giving evidence. Inspector Goodshin said
    400 words
  • Article
    JUMPED INTO LAKE.
    60 10 Chinese Who Found Life Unbearable. (From Our Own Correspondent Taiplng. 1# Finding life “unbearable,” a Chinese, Toh Yoke, jumped into the Taping Lake in an effort to take his own life but was seen by passers-by i* n(1 rescued. He was charged in the police court with
    60 words
  • Article
    TCS. 3,000 ROBBERY.
    48 10 Miner Held Up By Armed Gang. (From Our Own Correspondsr Bangkok. Dei An Australian miner named Lei as he was proceeding from Ratbuhis mone. was robbed of 3,000 tic .iis other effects by a gang of sever men. No arrests have so far beer vn
    48 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    A JOURNAL IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    3163 11 The Malayan Treadmill —A Scribe's Confession—The Stamp Mentality —Irritability In The Air The Land Of Lyonesse. (By Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent.) IlfHEN 1 read the delightful descrip- tlon of an autumn afternoon in Richmond Park with which my London colleague opened his weekly commentary
    3,163 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    KING’S HOUSE.
    47 12 Saturday. Dec. 15. Hon. Mr. A. B Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. J. P Mead. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Finch, Mr. and Mrs J. O. Sanders, Mr. and Mr. A. C. Jomaron had luncheon Tsechln Lu. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Blair at King’s House.
    47 words
  • Article
    “EFFICACY OF QUOTA MACHINERY.”
    1599 12 Memorandum That Has Caused Acute Controversy. A week ago brief references were cabled to Malaya of a scheme for the creation of a buffer tin pool, contained in a memorandum to the tin control agreement. This memorandum, over which there is acute controversy, has been prepared
    1,599 words
  • Article
    THE GAZETTE.
    96 12 The following appointments are notified in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette: Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald to act as Dir ector of Medical and Health Services Straits Settlements. Mr. J. G. H. Brett to be an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Straits Settlements. Mr. A. W. Hay has been promoter
    96 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    MALAYAN PLANTING TOPICS.
    3539 13 More About Dunlop’s—The Johol Factory Clean Weeding And Bunding— Late Budding—Latex Patent Policy. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) Last week the Planting Correspondent described his visit to the Ladang Geddes and Bahau estates of the Dunlop group. This week he passes on to Johol and Paya Lang estates,
    3,539 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Article
    ASSAULTED BAILIFF.
    181 14 Elderly Shopkeeper Fined. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 20. Nihal Chand, an elderly but wellbuilt Indian shopkeeper, was fined $20 or one week’s rigorous imprisonment, for assaulting the bailiff of the magistrate’s court. Kuala Lumpur, on Dec. 3 at Batu Road. It was stated by the
    181 words
  • Article
    ACCUSED ASSISTS POLICE.
    278 14 How Stolen Goods Were Recovered. Hassan bin Abdul was produced lor sentence before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate, on Dec. 20 on a charge of assisting in the disposal of stolen property, and was sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment. Inspector McEwan said that accused had
    278 words
  • Article
    SIXTY COOLIES IN COURT.
    119 14 Sequel To Deepavali Row In Kuala Lumpur. < From Our Own Correspondent. > Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 19. Out of the sixty Tamil coolies who were charged with disturbing the public peace by fighting in Imbi Road on Oct. 15, twenty were bound over to keep the
    119 words
  • Article
    MRS. ONG SAM LEONG.
    130 14 Celebrations Of 72nd Birthday At New World. A tea party at the New World cabaret given by Mr. Ong Boon Tat, a prominent member of the local Chinese community, on Dec. 21 on the 72nd birthday of his mother, Mrs. Ong Sam Leong, was attended by
    130 words
  • Article
    LOCAL FOOTBALLER BANKRUPT.
    422 14 Financial Troubles Of Noel Hay. Unemployment and illness j n family was advanced as the reason l.is indebtedness by Noel Hay ,V Singapore hockey and football D i a v” e in the Bankruptcy Court on Dec 21 wl' fere Mr. Justice Mills during his examination. Mr.
    422 words
  • Article
    CATHEDRAL WEDDING
    153 14 Mr. C. N. Reed And Miss Chaloner. The wedding took place at St Andrew’s Cathedral on Dec. 20 0 Mr. Cyril Norman Reed, son ot >. and Mrs. E. K. Reed, of Bedford, ana Miss Georgina Chaloner. also Bedford. The Rev. Nigel Williams took the service. The bride
    153 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
Page thumbnail Page 16
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter, British Imperial Radio and Special Telegrams.
    • Article
      HEIR TO THRONE OF JAPAN.
      284 17 Reuter. A Son Follows Four Daughters. I THOUSANDS PRAY. E Crisis In The Dynasty Averted. Tokio, Dec. 23. The Empress of Japan has given birth to a son and heir. It is officially announced that the baby was born at 6.39 a.m. and that mother
      Reuter.  -  284 words
    • Article
      SUBSTITUTE WANTED.
      76 17 Netherlands India Giving Attention To Cotton. From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Dec. 16 According to the Bataviuasch Nieuwsblad the Koloniale Bank, a banking and planting concern in Netherlands India, is making investigations as to whether there are other planting possibilities in the N.E.I. which have not yet been
      76 words
    • Article
      VICEROY’S LEAVE.
      74 17 —British Wireless. Leaving For England In May. Rugby, Dec. 21. The Secretary of State for India in Council has granted short leave on private ailairs not exceeding four months to the Viceroy of India. Lord Willingdon, who will proceed to England next May. Acting Viceroy. The King has
      —British Wireless.  -  74 words
    • Article
      LORD INVERCLYDE’S DIVORCE.
      278 17 —Reuter. Action Heard In Edinburgh. London, Dec. 22. At Edinburgh today Lord Inver- j Clyde was granted a divorce from “June” on the ground of adultery, which June and the co-respondent, Mr. M. B. A. Paanakker. the theatrical producer, denied.—Reuter. The action was heard by Lord Fleming
      —Reuter.  -  278 words
    • Article
      LIEUT.-COL. GRAHAM.
      142 17 —Reuter. Shanghai Volunteers’ New Commandant. London. Dec. 22. Lieut.-Col. F. R. W. Graham has been appointed commandant of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps in succes sion to Col. N. W. B. B. Thoms, effective early in 1934.—Reuter. Lieut.-Col. Fergus Reginald Winsford Graham, D.S.O., M.C.. has been officer commanding the
      —Reuter.  -  142 words
    • Article
      BRITISH SHIPS.
      51 17 -Reuter. Four Ordered By Nanking Government. London, Dec. 21. The Chinese National Government has placed orders for two vessels with Messrs. Swan. Hunter and WighamRichardson, Ltd., Wallsend-on-Tyne. and for two others with Messrs. Barclay, Curie and Co., Ltd., Glasgow. These vessels will be between 6,000 and 8,000 tons
      -Reuter.  -  51 words
    • Article
      COST OF DEFENCE OF INDIA.
      197 17 —British Wireless. Advisory Tribunal’s Suggestions. Rugby. Dec. 20. The Prime Minister stated in Parliament that the British Government and the Indian Government hud agreed to accept the recommendations of the Advisory Tribunal which reported in January regarding the question of payments rr ade by India
      —British Wireless.  -  197 words
    • Article
      DEFENCE OF INDIA.
      163 17 —British Wireless. Imperial Government’s Responsibility. Rugby. Dec. 21. The report of the Indian defence expenditure tribunal, regarding which a statement was made in the House of Commons by the Prime Minister yesterday, is issued today as a White Paper. An India Office communique states that meanwhile the
      —British Wireless.  -  163 words
    • Article
      GUTTAPERCHA IN N.E.I.
      49 17 Possibility Of Export To Japan. From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Dec. 16. According to the Bataviash Nieuwsblad, the Government is to investigate the possibility of exporting guttapercha from the Government estates to Japan and the USA In this connection a Government official has left for Japa».
      49 words
    • Article
      THE RUM FLEET.
      63 17 flying the British flag.— Reuter Wireless. Over 100 Vessels Flying British Flag. Washington. Dec. 19 Mr. Morgenthau has announced he is personally directing the activities of the coastguard fleet operating against the rum fleet. He stated that out of 137 vessels of the rum fleet oiT the
      flying the British flag.— Reuter Wireless.  -  63 words
    • Article
      AMSTERDAM REPORT.
      136 17 Reuter. Important Meeting At End Of Month. NEW PROPOSALS. Europe Negotiations “Well Advanced.” The Financial Times Amsterdam correspondent states that an important rubber restriction conference will be held in Batavia on Dec. 29. which will probably be attended by leading Malayan rubber planters. London. Dec. 23. The Financial
      Reuter.  -  136 words
    • Article
      UNILEVERS OPEN IN N.E.I.
      141 17 Subsidiary Company Floated. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan. Dec 16. Unilevers, Ltd., have established a subsidiary company in the N E I. with a share capital of two million guilders, 500.000 of which are to be paid up The company is to manufacture soap and later,
      141 words
    • Article
      SIR HENRY DICKENS.
      74 17 British Wireless. Death Following Road Accident. RuKby. Dec. 21. Sir Henry Dickens, who last Saturday was knocked down by a motorcycle. died in hospital today, aged 84. He was the sixth son of Charles Dickens, the famous novelist, and had a brilliant career at the bar before
      British Wireless.  -  74 words
    • Article
      DR. KNUD RASMUSSEN.
      40 17 Reuter. Death Of Famous Danish Explorer. Copenhagen. Dec. 21. The death occurred today of the famous Danish explorer. Dr Knud Rasmussen, after a long illness as the result of food poisoning contracted during his last Greenland expedition.—
      Reuter.  -  40 words
    • Article
      “Insult To Intelligence Of Malayan Governments.”
      141 18 From Our Own Correspondent. London. Dec 20. It is considered In the City that the scheme for a buffer tin pool, which I cabled yesterday. Is a direct insult to the intelligence of the Malayan Governments. which only a month ago signed an agreement
      141 words
    • Article
      MILES TO BE SENT FOR TRIAL.
      185 18 —Reuter. Refusal To Reduce £10,000 Bail. London. Dec. 20 The prosecution’s case against Cape. Eric Miles. London Salvage Corps chief, was concluded today. The accused was remanded until Jan. 11 next, when he will be committed for trial. The magistrate refused to reduce the
      —Reuter.  -  185 words
    • Article
      PREMIER FOR A DAY.
      77 18 Count Michael Karolyl.—Aneta-Trar.s-Ocean. Death Of Hungarian Diplomat. Budapest. Dec. 16. The last Hungarian Premier under j the Hapsburg Monarchy. Count Janos j Hadik, died here today at the age of j 70. Count Hadik. who was one of the! greatest landowners in Hungary, held the premiership
      Count Michael Karolyl.—Aneta-Trar.s-Ocean.  -  77 words
    • Article
      JOURNAL SEIZED.
      77 18 -Reuter. Contained Undelivered Speech Of O’Duffy. Dublin. Dec. 21. Detectives acting with authorisation of the military tribunal have seized all copies of this week’s “United Ireland,” a weekly official opposition journal, containing the full text of a speech Gen. O’Duffy had been unable to deliver at Westport on
      -Reuter.  -  77 words
    • Article
      SIR BASIL BLACKETT.
      45 18 —Reuter. London. Dec. 20 Sir Basil Blackett has returned to London and has completed his report concerning the Currency Guarantee Fund.—Reuter. Sir Basil arrived in Malaya on Nov. 18 by the Dutch aeroplane and left on Dec. 7, also by Dutch aeroplane
      —Reuter.  -  45 words
    • Article
      ALLEGED POISONING OF DALAI LAMA.
      62 18 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Trouble In Tibet If Report True. Shanghai. Dec. 21. A London report alleges that the Dalai Lama’s death was caused by poisoning, and was not due to sickness as is generally bellevec. This has caused a sensation In Chinese circles. Should
      Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  62 words
    • Article
      VICKERS BOND ISSUE.
      62 18 -Reuter A Promise To Consider British Claims. London. Dec. 20. In the House ol Commons Sir John Simon stated that representations had been made to the Chinese authorities on every suitable occasion as regards the Vickers bond issue. During his recent London visit Mr. T. V. Soong
      -Reuter  -  62 words
    • Article
      FIRST SINCE 1914.
      108 18 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Austrian Sentenced To Death. Vienna. Dec. 16. The first death sentence since beginning of the World War. excepting those pronounced by military courts-martial during the war itself, has just been passed by a military court at Weis, in which a youth named Breitwieser, a landowner’s son,
      – Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  108 words
    • Article
      S.O.S. CALLS.
      65 18 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean Cheliuskin Imprisoned In Ice Barrier. Moscow. Dec. 16. Continuous S.O.S. calls were received on Friday from the icebreaker. Cheliuskin, which is imprisoned behind thick walls of packed ice in the Behring Bea. Repeated attempts to dynamite a way out had been given up as the mammoth ice
      —Aneta-Trans-Ocean  -  65 words
    • Article
      THE LINDBERGHS.
      27 18 —Reuter Wireless New York, Dec 18. Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh have arrived at Long Island on the conclusion of their trans-Atlantic and continental flights.—Reuter Wireless
      —Reuter Wireless  -  27 words
    • Article
      GOVERNMENT IN CLOSE TOUCH.
      123 18 Reuter. Rubber Industry. STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. London. Dec. 20. In the House of Commons Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister. Secretary for the Colonies, said the Government was keeping in close touch with the rubber negotiations and he thought there was a general agreement as regards the essential
      Reuter.  -  123 words
    • Article
      PLANETS DISAPPEAR.
      167 18 —Reuter. Swallowed By Moon For An Hour. Tokio. Dec 20. An astronomical pnenomenon of immense interest and reputedly observable only once in several thousand years was clearly visible in a cloudless sky in Tokio. the moon swallowing Venus and Saturn lor an hour each. Venus disappeared at 4.04
      —Reuter.  -  167 words
    • Article
      BRITONS RESCUED.
      88 18 was subsequently rescued.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Heroism By German Trawler’s Crew. London. Deo. 14. Three German sailors lost their lives in an attempt to rescue the crew of a British trawler, the Margaret Clark, which had foundered off the coast of Iceland, according to press telegrams from Reykjavik. A German trawler
      was subsequently rescued.—Aneta- Trans-Ocean.  -  88 words
    • Article
      TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
      91 18 Anet a-Trans-Ocean. Train Full Of Children Over Embankment. Posen. Dec. 17. A terrible railway accident occurred here when a heavily-laden goods train travelling at top speed crashed into a stationary passenger train almost entirely filled with children. Three carriages of the passenger train fell down an embankment and
      Anet a-Trans-Ocean.  -  91 words
    • Article
      DETENTION IS ILLEGAL.
      152 18 —Reuter. Sensation In Dublin Supreme Court. HABEAS CORPUS. Judge Refuses To Wait For Issue Of Writ. Dublin, Dec. 21. Gen. O’Duffy will be released immediately by order of the judge of the Supreme Court who is satisfied that the General’s detention is illegal. A sensation was created
      —Reuter.  -  152 words
    • Article
      “FIGHTING STRONG.”
      63 18 Britain And Japanese Competition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 21. Sir Abe Bailey, the millionaire South African goldmine owner, referring in a speech in London toda> to Japanese economic competition said: “Great Pritnin must he 4 fighting strong by air. sea and land, not forgetting Singapore, if
      63 words
    • Article
      WIDESPREAD SPYING ORGANISATION.
      139 18 —Reuter. 18 People Arrested In Paris. Paris. Dee. 21 An alleged widespread spying organisation on behalf of an unnamed power has been revealed by the arrest of 18 foreigners, including two naturalised Americans of Russian origin, two Poles, and several Russians and the detention of a Frenchman
      —Reuter.  -  139 words
    • Article
      REVENUE RETURNS.
      35 18 -Reuter Wireless London. Dec i" British revenue returns from to Dec. 16 increased by over .£ld 1 compared with the corresponding of last year, while expenditure same period was decreased £54.000.000. Reuter Wireless
      -Reuter Wireless  -  35 words
    • Article
      REGION EAST OF GREAT WALL.
      1053 19 China.—Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh. [laimed As Manchukuo Territory. HARHAR INVASION. Nanking Navy To Go Into Action. Claiming the districts east >f the Great Wall as Manchukuo territory, the Japanese invaders are reported to be planning the permanent occuB pation of the
      China.—Sin Kuo Min and Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  1,053 words
    • Article
      EXPLOSION WRECKS FACTORY.
      82 19 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Cause Unknown. PASSERS-BY HURLED ACROSS ROAD. Neustadt, Dec. 26. The New Coburg doil factory has been completely destroyed in a terrible explosion, the cause of which is at present unknown. An adjacent dwelling house was also wrecked. All night long rescuers searched the debris for victims
      —Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  82 words
    • Article
      CHRISTMAS.
      195 19 -Reuter Wireless. Confidence Seen In Big Purchases. London, Dec. 23. Everything points to a record Christmas, reflecting the general confidence that business is really on the up-grade. The Post Office has engaged 1,050 extra vans for London deliveries, a thousand above last year, and 11,000 extra men, 60,000 extra
      -Reuter Wireless.  -  195 words
    • Article
      GEN. O’DUFFY.
      132 19 .—Reuter Wireless. Facing Five Serious Charges. Dublin, Dec 23. Five charges will be made against Gen. O’Duffy, who is summoned to appear before a military tribunal on Jan. 2 on a charge of inciting the murder of Mr. de Valera. The first and second counts charge Gen. O’Duffy
      .—Reuter Wireless.  -  132 words
    • Article
      5,000 HOMELESS.
      45 19 Reuter Wireless. Floods And Cloudburst* In America. Seattle, Dec. 23. Twelve persons perished ana over 5,000 are homeless, and unprecedented damaged and floods have been caused by cloudburst. Tidal waves inundated scores of cities and towns in North Idaho. Washington and West Oregon.—
      Reuter Wireless.  -  45 words
    • Article
      BATTLESHIP IS PAST.
      111 19 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Lord Rothermere Urges Increased Defences. BRITAIN IN PERIL. Serious Insufficiency Of Modern Weapons. Lord Rothermere is the latest recruit to the ranks of those who are demanding that (ireat Britain’s defences should be increased. Aerial fighting forces, he says, should be augmented without delay. London. Dec.
      —Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  111 words
    • Article
      SOLD BY SOVIET.
      165 19 -British Wireless. Codex Sinaiticus Now On View In London. London, Dec. 22. It is expected that the Codex Sinaiticus. one of the oldest. If not the oldest Bible manuscripts in the world, which has been bought at £100.000 for the British Museum from the Soviet Government. will
      -British Wireless.  -  165 words
    • Article
      KILLED IN CHURCH.
      92 19 Reuter. Archbishop Victim Of Stabbing Outrage. New York, Dec. 25. Archbishop Tourain, head of the Armenian Church of North America, was stabbed to death during a church service.- Reuter. Two grocers. Matos Lcgletln and Mishih Farkison, have been arrested in connection wRn the killing of ths Archbishop.
      – Reuter.  -  92 words
    • Article
      BEST BRITISH TALKIE.
      86 19 British Wireless. Prize Awarded To Director Of Henry VIII Film. London, Dec. 22 The Council of the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers has decided to give a gold medal every year to the director of the ilnest talking picture made in Britain. The first medal has been unanimously
      – British Wireless.  -  86 words
    • Article
      BIG AMSTERDAM FIRE.
      88 20 -Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Telephone Exchange. CHIEF ENGINEER KILLED. Amsterdam. Dec. 23. The main hall of the Central Telephone Exchange has been destroyed by a disastrous fire. Cables and apparatus were lost in the flames and about 10.000 local subscribers were cut oil. The service with places abroad and other
      -Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  88 words
    • Article
      SOVIET COMMENT.
      195 20 —Reuter. Manchukuo Reports Ridiculed. Moscow. Dec. 26. The Soviet Ambassador M. Troyanovsky. left h r Washington today. In commenting on Changchun reports alleging that the strengthening oi the anti-Japanese policy of the U.S.S.R. would result from the restoration oi friendly relations with the United States and China. Pravda.
      —Reuter.  -  195 words
    • Article
      VAN DER LUBBE.
      71 20 —Reuter Wireless. Dutch Minister To Make Representations. The Hague, Dec. 23. The Dutch Minister In Berlin is making representations to the German Government with reference to the death sentence passed on Van der Lubbe. It is understood that he will urge that the sentence be commuted as
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  71 words
    • Article
      “ COMPROMISE.”
      57 20 COMPROMISE.” —Reuter. Franco-A merican Trade Agreement. Washington, Dec. 22. A Franco-American “compromise” agreement has been reached whereby France will permit the import of 20.000 tons of American apples and pears regardless of tariffs and import tax rates, while United States will permit France to export not more than double the
      —Reuter.  -  57 words
    • Article
      MR. H. SELIGMAN.
      27 20 Reuter Wireless. Death Of Well-Known U.S. Banker. New York, Dec. 23. Mr. Henry Seligman. the well-known barJ'cr. died today at the age of 76.—
      Reuter Wireless.  -  27 words
    • Article
      TRAVELLERS FROZEN TO DEATH.
      86 20 into the valleys overnight.—Aneia-Trans-Ocean. Lost In Italian Foothills. Rome. Dec. 23 The “Land ol the Sun” bore a striking resemblance the “Land of the Midnight Sun” this week when Milan reported a temperature of 14 degrees centigrade below zero. Two travellers, apparently lost, nave been found
      into the valleys overnight.—Aneia-Trans-Ocean.  -  86 words
    • Article
      MR. J. MOLLISON.
      119 20 —British Wireless. Receives The Johnston Memorial Prize. London. Dec. 22. Mr. James Mollison was presented with the Johnston Memorial Prize of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators of the British Empire at a meeting ol the Guild in London last night. The prize is in
      —British Wireless.  -  119 words
    • Article
      PLAN OF STOCKHOLM.
      74 20 British Wireless. British Architects Win World Competition. Rugby. Dec. 21. Two young English architects. Messrs. Erith and Hulme. aged about 26. were placed first in the great international competition for replanning the centre of Stockholm. The committee have divided the award of .£3.000 between these two Englishmen
      British Wireless.  -  74 words
    • Article
      CAIRO AIR-MEET.
      51 20 —Reuter Wireless. Egyptian Girl Flyer Wins Second Contest. Cairo, Dec. 23. An Egyptian girl flyer, El Nadi Loutfla. using a British Moth machine, won today’s speed race, the second of three contests in connection with the Cairo air meeting. The course was over 230 miles to Alexandria and
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  51 words
    • Article
      FRENCH TREASURY LOAN
      45 20 by 381 votes to 170 votes.—Reuter Wireless. Huge Issue For Next Year Authorised. Paris, Dec. 23. A Bill authorising an issue of ten milliard francs in Treasury loans for 1934 has been passed by the Chamber by 381 votes to 170 votes.—Reuter
      by 381 votes to 170 votes.—Reuter Wireless.  -  45 words
    • Article
      MONEY MARKET.
      55 20 .—Reuter Wireless. London, Dec. 23. On the money market latterly less easy conditions have prevailed and for accommodation into the new year I-V2 per cent, was more frequently paid. The weekly Treasury Bill Issue was allotted at about one shilling cheaper at 22s. lid., mainly due to keener
      .—Reuter Wireless.  -  55 words
    • Article
      100 BOMBS DROPPED.
      389 20 -Union Times. -Sin Chew Jit Poh. Foochow Raided By Central Planes. Shanghai, Dec. 26. Seven Nanking bombing planes paid another visit to Foochow on Sunday afternoon when they circled over the city and dropped over 100 bombs, the majority of which fell between the Hsukwangtun and the
      -Union Times.; -Sin Chew Jit Poh.  -  389 words
    • Article
      FOR REFINING GOLD.
      88 20 —Kuo Min. Nanking To Exploit Three Coal Mines In Hopei. Nanking, Dec. 20. Coal from three different mines in Tzehsien, Southern Hopei, has been found to be suitable for refining gold. According to stipulations of the mining law, these should be converted into Government enterprises. The Ministry
      —Kuo Min.  -  88 words
    • Article
      BANK OF FRANCE.
      52 20 was only 47.000,000 francs.—Reuter Wireless. Outflow Of Gold Now Almost Ceased. Paris, Dec. 21. The big outflow of gold from the Bank of France, which totalled 5.182,000.000 francs between Sept. 1( and Dec. 8, has now almost ceased. The loss for the week-ended Dec. IE was only
      was only 47.000,000 francs.—Reuter Wireless.  -  52 words
    • Article
      MR. CHEN UTTERS A WARNING.
      417 20 —National Press. A Hint Of “Catastrophic Methods.” m Foochow. Dec r Mr. Eugene Chen has issued the < lowing reply to the London w°‘* which criticised Mr. Chen and oo leaders here for imposing “new r ies upon the Chinese peasantry" declared that Nanking and
      —National Press.  -  417 words
    • Article
      HUGE TIN DEAL.
      71 20 mine in the East. (Straits Times copyright.) (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Dec. 27. It is understood that powerful interests have purchased the entire rights in a tin concession at Pinyok, in Mam. for a sum believed to he about Cf.000.000. The concession covers a semilode deposit
      mine in the East. (Straits Times copyright.)  -  71 words
    • Article
      “ ALL QUIET.”
      38 20 ALL QUIET.” confiscation of Remarque’s book 3ulet on the Western Front”.—R <u Wireless. Confiscation Ordered By Prussian Police. Berlin. Dec. 7 e Prussian police have ordered confiscation of Remarque’s book 1 3ulet on the Western Front”.- R' ut
      confiscation of Remarque’s book 3ulet on the Western Front”.—R<u Wireless.  -  38 words
    • Article
      FRENCH TRAIN DISASTER.
      596 21 —Reuter ■Another Accident Only I Just Averted. I 217 DEAD. I I Driver Who Felt “All I Was Not Well.” b The death roll in the collision between two French express trains has risen to 217. jp A more terrible accident was I only just averted when
      —Reuter  -  596 words
    • Article
      BRANCHES IN JAPAN AND U.S.
      208 21 —Reuter. Spy Gang Unearthed In Paris. Paris, Dec. 22. A fresh development in the alleged spy organisation is the revelation that the organisation has branches in Japan and the United States as well as throughout Europe. It is asserted that one of the arrested persons.
      —Reuter.  -  208 words
    • Article
      CHETTIAR AIRMAN.
      195 21 Due In Singapore Shortly. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Dec. 22. The first plane piloted by an Indian, with two Indian passengers, en route from Madras to Saigon landed at Don Muang yesterday. Mr. V. Rm. A. Rm. Avudiyappa Chettiar, an enterprising youth of 23. who is now
      195 words
    • Article
      TRIAL CONCLUDED.
      48 21 Reuter Korean Rioters At Chientao Sentenced. Seoul (Korea). Dec. 21 The protracted trial of Koreans involved In the Communist riots at Chientao during May. 1930. was concluded today when 22 persons were sentenced to death. 20 to life imprisonment and one to 15 years in gaol
      Reuter  -  48 words
    • Article
      COUNT BONIN LONGARO.
      31 21 today at the age of 74 Aneta-Trans-Ocean Rome. Dec 23 The vice-president of the Italian Senate. Count Bonin Lor.garo. died here today at the age of 74 Aneta-Trans-
      today at the age of 74 Aneta-Trans- Ocean  -  31 words
    • Article
      FRASER’S HILL.
      23 21 FRASER’ S HILL. There are at present a number rooms in Government houses at Fraser’s Hill available for visitors over the New Year
      23 words
    • Article
      THE “EVERLASTING” MATCH.
      82 21 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. German Invention. CAN BE STRUCK 20 TIMES. Pforzheim. Germany. Dec. 20 A revolution may come about in match-making Industry following the announcement of a match which can be struck 20 times before becoming useless. The new match is a stick of woou so treated as to
      Aneta-Trans-Ocean.  -  82 words
    • Article
      WARSHIPS FOR N.E.I.
      181 21 British Squadron Due In February. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Dec. 16. Several warships are expected to visit Netherlands Indian waters dur ing the next month or two. The German cruiser Karlsrhue will call at Gmahaven towards the end of December remaining there until the 27th. She
      181 words
    • Article
      ESCAPED MILLIONAIRE.
      66 21 grounds of bribery. Aneta-Trans-Ocean Senor Juan March Elected To New Cortes. Madrid Dec. 16 Senor Juan March, the eccentri millionaire and recently escaped prisoner under the last Government, has received official approval of the mandate electing him to the new Cortes from the Island of Maiorca Senor March
      grounds of bribery. Aneta-Trans-Ocean  -  66 words
    • Article
      ROYAL AIR FORCE.
      72 21 -Reuter. May Be Increased By Four Squadrons. London. Dec. 21. The iorthcoming air estimates are expected to provide tour new squadrons, one of which will replace No. 100 Squadron, which Is on Its way to Singapore. The personnel of this squadron will travel by the steamer Ranpura,
      -Reuter.  -  72 words
    • Article
      COL. F. MACIA.
      31 21 Reuter. Death Of Catalonia’s First President. Barcelona Dec. 25. The death t occurred today of Col Francesco Macla, first President of Catalonia. He was 74 years of age
      Reuter.  -  31 words
    • Article
      THE REICHSTAG FIRE TRIAL.
      208 21 Reuter. Verdict Forecast. BULGARIANS TO BE ACQUITTED. Berlin. Dec. 21. Herr Hitler, the Chancellor, and Gen. Goerlng. the Prussian Premier, today were informed ol the verdict In ths Reichstag fire trial. This is learned from an usually trustworthy source that the verdict will condemn Van der
      Reuter.  -  208 words
    • Article
      U.S. GOLD PLAN.
      75 21 —Reuter Abandonment Said To Be Imminent. New York. Dec. 24 That the abandonment of the Warren gold plan is imminent and Mr. Roosevelt is considering another method of boosting commodity prices is the contention of the Washington correspondent of the New York Evening Post. Reports from reliable
      —Reuter  -  75 words
    • Article
      OLD MANUSCRIPT.
      119 21 Sinaltlcus Is £100,000.—British Wireless British Museum To Buy For £100,000. Rugby. Dec. 20 Th* 1 British Museum trustees, with the approval of the Government, have agreed to purchase from the Soviet Government the fourth century manuscript known as Codex Slnaitlcus. It was formerly In the possession of the
      Sinaltlcus Is £100,000.—British Wireless  -  119 words
    • Article
      SIR JOHN SIMON.
      52 21 Reuter Wireless. Paris. Dec. 23. Sir John 8imon left for Oenoa today where he will board an aeroplane placed at his disposal by Signor Mussolini for Capri French circles are highly pleased at Sir John Simon’s visit because It shows a sympathetic understanding of the French case
      Reuter Wireless.  -  52 words
    • Article
      ON HUNGER STRIKE.
      43 21 Ar ?t a Trans -Ocean. Bucharest. Dec. 23. Thirty-eight political prisoners, among whom are two clergymen, have gone on hunger strike The Hunger strikers are all members of the disbanded Iron Guard. They ;ire detained in the fortress of Illava.
      Ar ?t a Trans -Ocean.  -  43 words
    • Article
      KING'S CHRISTMAS BROADCAST.
      124 22 Reuter. Sober Progress To Recovery.” London. Dec. 25. The &lt; veryday application ol goodwill in outlook and policy, which had been rendered possible by the march oi modem science, had been the most significant development in the past year, asserted His Majesty in the course ol his
      Reuter.  -  124 words
    • Article
      TO VISIT BRASTAGI.
      97 22 R.A.F. Planes To Leave In January. &lt;From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Dec. 16. I understand that arrangements have been completed for nine aeroplanes of the Royal Air Force, from Singapore, to visit Brastagi during the opening of the Brastagi aerodrome which may take place in the second
      97 words
    • Article
      CIVIL AIRCRAFT.
      114 22 —British Wireless. Britain And Speed Of Foreign Machines. Rugby. Dec. 20. The attention of the Under-Secre-tary tor Air was called in the House of Commons to the speed of some foreign civil aircraft. He pointed out that on the Imperial air routes safety and economical working were important
      —British Wireless.  -  114 words
    • Article
      MAN RUNS AMOK.
      78 22 Shoots Wife And Sister-in-Law Dead. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Dec. 16. The Java papers state that a Chinese, Liem Tjam Kie, suddenly running amok, shot his wife and his sister-in-law and then turned the gun upon himself. All three were killed. A niece was slightly hurt.
      78 words
    • Article
      STEAMER SINKS.
      66 22 -British Wireless Stewardess And Six Of Crew I^ost. Rugby, Dec. 21. As the result of a collision In thick fog of! Spurn Head between the Swedish steamer Castor and the Hull trawler Kurd, the Castor, a vessel of 569 tons, sank almost immediately and a stewardess and six
      -British Wireless  -  66 words
    • Article
      COURT CHANGES.
      114 22 —Reuter Wireless Proposals For Cheaper And Speedier Law. London. Dec. 20. Sweeping changes in the practice of the High Courts which, it is claimed, will make for cheaper and speedier law, are proposed in the report oi the Lord Chancellors committee on law reform. The changes recommended Include
      —Reuter Wireless  -  114 words
    • Article
      STERILISATION LAW.
      78 22 -Reuter Wireless. 400,000 Germans To Be Affected. Berlin, Dec. 20. Drastic measures will be applied throughout Germany when the law aimed at stamping out hereditary diseases comes into force on Jan. 1. Four hundred thousand persons suffering therefrom, the majority of whom are weak-minded, will be subjected to
      -Reuter Wireless.  -  78 words
    • Article
      AERIAL DERBY.
      123 22 plane will be repaired later.—Reuter Wireless. Race For Oases Trophy Under Way. Cairo, Dec. 21. The race for the Oases Trophy, one of the biggest aerial Derbys ever organised. has begun over a circuit of 900 miles. There are 22 competitors of various nationalities who have already landed
      plane will be repaired later.—Reuter Wireless.  -  123 words
    • Article
      TRUCE IN FORCE.
      61 22 —Reuter Wireless. Gran Chaco Dispute Now At An End. Buenos Aires. Dec. 20. The truce between Paraguay and Bolivia, who have been fighting for possession of the Gran Chaco for the past three years, came into force at midnight. Public opinion is greatly relieved, but there is
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  61 words
    • Article
      NEW P. AND O. LINER.
      60 22 —Reuter Wireless. Fast Vessel Of Over 20,0Q0 Tons. London. Dec. 20. The P. and O. Company has placed an order for a new liner with Messrs. Vickers. Ltd. It is to be a fast ship of over 20.000 tons and will be built at Barrow
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  60 words
    • Article
      LORD HUNTINGFIELD.
      24 22 —Reuter Wireless. London. Dec. 20. Lord Huntingfleld has been appointed Governor of Victoria. Australia, the first Australan-born State Governor so appointed.—Reuter Wireless.
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  24 words
    • Article
      DEATH OF FAMOUS JOCKEY.
      208 22 Rueter Wireless. Man Who Changed Style Of Riding. Los Angeles. Dee. 22. The death took place here today of Tod Sloan, the famous jockey.— Rueter Wireless. Tod Sloan was the American Jockey who introduced new riding methods into England. He went to England in the closing
      Rueter Wireless.  -  208 words
    • Article
      IRAQ EXPEDITION.
      145 22 —Reuter Wireless. To Excavate Cemetery 6,000 Years Old. London, Dec. 22. Difficulties connected with proposed new legislation by the Government of Iraq have delayed normal archaeological activities there. These have now been satisfactorily settled and a joint expedition from the British Museum and the Museum of *he University
      —Reuter Wireless.  -  145 words
    • Article
      DELEGATES GO HOME.
      72 22 -Reuter Wireless. Franco-German Trade Talks Break Down. Paris. Dec. 21. Owing to “German inability to accept French priposals.” says the official communique, the FrancoGerman trade negotiations proceeding for the past eight weeks have broken down and the Germans have gone home. France is anxious to reduce Germany’s
      -Reuter Wireless.  -  72 words
    • Article
      EARTHQUAKE INJURIES.
      67 22 are now before the courts.—Reuter Wireless. Numerous Claims Before N.Z. Courts. Wellington, Dec. 20. The House of Representatives has approved an amendment to the bill dealing with liability in connection with personal injuries in earthquakes Folliwing the recent decision by the Privy Council that employers are liable for
      are now before the courts.—Reuter Wireless.  -  67 words
    • Article
      SENSATION AFTER SHOP BLAZE.
      291 22 Firemen Arrested. ALLEGED THEFTS op JEWELLERY. There was a sensation after the fire in the prem'ses of Chop Kw,^ 1 On. jewellers and piece-goS merchants at Nos. 2S6-8 SmSl Bridge Road, early on Saturday mur; h ing when several firemen who hV* helped to quell the
      291 words
    • Article
      CREW SAFE.
      109 22 Missing French Plane Found. After drifting about perilously for 21 hours, during which it sent out S.O.S. signals continuously, the great French hydroplane on the Marseilles-Algiers line, compelled to land on the surface of the Mediterranean, was at last found and taken in tow by a French tramp
      109 words
    • Article
      EMPIRE TOAST.
      45 22 Reuter Wireless. London. Dec. 21 Mr. Rudyard Kipling, in response to an appeal from the Overseas League to write a toast to the Empire to be drunk at Christmas or on any other occasion, suggested: “Our Empire, her peace, per power, her security.”—
      Reuter Wireless.  -  45 words
    • Article
      CABINET RANK.
      30 22 be a member of the Cabinet. Reuter Wireless. London, Dec. 20 The Prime Minister has invited Sir Kingsley Wood. Postmaster-General to be a member of the Cabinet.— Reuter
      be a member of the Cabinet.—Reuter Wireless.  -  30 words
    • Article
      EUGENE CORRI.
      25 22 known boxing referee.—Reuter Wireless. London, Dec. 21 The death took place at Southend today of Mr. Eugene Corri, the wellknown boxing referee.—Reuter Wire-
      known boxing referee.—Reuter Wireless.  -  25 words
    • Article
      WILTSHIRE REGIMENT’S EPIC BATTLE COMMEMORATED.
      1092 23 Colours Handed To Sergeants. JATTLE OF FEROZESHAH. Eighty-eight years ago the Wiltshire Regiment made history at the Battle of Ferozeshah which ended in one of the most brilliant victories standing to the credit of the British Army, 35,000 of the enemy, with 68 guns and
      1,092 words
    • Article
      QUIT RENTS REFUSAL.
      150 23 Sir Cecil dementi’s Reply To F.M.S. Delegation, A deputation representative ol planting interests waited upon H.E. the High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday to protest against the Increase in quit rents. It is understood that, after hearing the deputation, his excellency stated that, on financial grounds.
      150 words
    • Article
      NEW $2,000,000 PRISON.
      448 23 Regulations Regarding Tenders. Estimates for the new Singapore irison will keep many people busy &gt;ver the Christmas holidays. At least one large Singapore Arm ndering tor the contract to build ne gaol has sent copies of the speciications home by air mail (at a cost &gt;i nearly
      448 words
    • Article
      LUANG PRADIT.
      81 23 Communist Allegations To Be Investigated. -From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Dec. 23. The composition of the new State Council is announced. Phya Bahol, head of the Army who led the first revolution, continues Premier and also takes over the Ministries of Public Instruction and the Interior pending “the
      81 words
    • Article
      VISITING JUSTICES.
      165 23 Seremban Board For Next Year Meets. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 22. The Board of Visiting Justices of 1934 met at the Seremban Magistrate’s Chambers this morning. The Chairman, Raja Kamaralzaman, presided and the following constituted the Board for the coming year in Seremban: The State Engineer,
      165 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
Page thumbnail Page 19
Page thumbnail Page 20
Page thumbnail Page 21
Page thumbnail Page 22
Page thumbnail Page 23
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • Article
    CHINESE OLYMPIAD AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    3504 24 Singapore Team Wins State Championship. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 24. There was a much bigger crowd to watch the second day’s events on Sunday, than on the previous day. The weather was favourable in the morning, but there were a few occasional
    3,504 words
Page thumbnail Page 25
  • Article
    HOME FOOTBALL RESULTS.
    776 25 The following matches were played I in the different divisions of the En£lish League on Saturday, Monday and 1 Tuesday as indicated. Saturday’s Matches. First Division. Aston Villa 2 Everton 1 Chelsea 1 Leeds U. 1 Huddersfield 0 Birmingham 0 Leicester 1 Middlesbrough 2 Liverpool 1 Newcastle
    776 words
  • Article
    CHAMPION LOSES.
    38 25 London, Dec. 6. At St. James’s Hall, Newcastle, on Wednesday night, the BiitUh featherweight champior. ex-Seaman Tommy Watson, was disqualified for a lov/ blow In the second round of a contest with Sonny Lee, of Leeds.
    38 words
Page thumbnail Page 26
  • Article
    PENANG GOLD CUP MEETING
    1356 26 Star Player Upsets and Pays $ll3. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang Dec. 23. The Penang Gold Cup meeting opened to-day under the happiest auspices. H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi) and party, the Resident Councillor (Mr A. M. Goodman) and Mrs Goodman, and the Sultan of
    1,356 words
  • Article
    MALACCA SUCCEEDS AGAIN.
    145 26 Selangor Unfortunate To Lose. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Dec. 23. Malacca Inflicted another defeat upon Selangor at hockey today by the only goal of the match which was scored six minutes after the resumption. Uneven ground rendered good hockey impracticable and there were far too many
    145 words
  • Article
    S.C.R.C. MEETING.
    90 26 At the annual general meeting of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club held at the Club on Dec. 21 the following were elected office bearers for the ensuing year President—The Hon. Dr. Lim Han Hoe. M.L.C., VicePresident—Mr. Chua Choon Leong, Hon. Secretary—Mr. Chong Thutt Pitt, Hon. Treasurer—Mr Yap Chye
    90 words
  • Article
    FOOTBALL FINANCE IN SINGAPORE.
    362 26 S.A.F.A. Make A Pms, Of $3,032. Although $4,056.85 was expended ground Improvements during th. the Singapore Amateur Football elation made a profit or $3 03? «i AS80 the year ended Nov. 30. accordin' the report which wUl be presented the accounts at the annual m l!?
    362 words
  • Article
    HOME RUGBY.
    129 26 —Reuter. Army’s Success Over Blackheath. London, Dec 26. The following were the results oi the principal Rugby matches played today:— Bath 23. Old Blues Blackheath 11. Army 2 5 Bristol 18. Pontypool 3. Cardiff 13. London Irish 0 Gloucester 18. Old Merchant Taylors 3. Leicester 5 Birkenhead Park
    —Reuter.  -  129 words
Page thumbnail Page 27
  • Article
    PACE TOO FAST FOR OVER 30's.
    243 27 Beaten By Under 30’s In I Padang Rugby. ■t ndcr 1* Pts.: ver Ws 3 ■There was no lack of interest in the ■CC rugby match between the Over ■birties and Under Thirties on the yesterday, and although they Bre beaten quite decisively, the
    243 words
  • Article
    BATTLING GUILLERMO BEATS GRAHAM.
    218 27 Narrow Victory On Points At New World. I “Well. I cannot win everytime.” was pe philosophic comment of Aircraftsnan Graham as he left the ring after psing the verdi :t on points against battling Guillermo ir. a 12 threeninute rounds contest at the New world Arena
    218 words
  • Article
    N.S. ALL BLUES.
    58 27 I To Meet Singapore Chinese I Next Month. I Fiom Our Own Correspondent.) I rp. M Seremban. Dec. 20. K tw egri Scmbilan All Blues Rugby all Association of Asiatic play0 win meet Selangor “A” XV K n Dec 30. are to visit Singa|r arly in January
    58 words
  • Article
    LOCAL GOLF.
    485 27 Singapore G.C. Mixed Foursomes. The monthly mixed foursomes competition was played at Bukit Timah yesterday and resulted in a win for Mr. and Mrs. W. McMullan with a net score of 32 l 2 36 cards were taken out and the following returned Mr. and Mrs. W. McMullan
    485 words
  • Article
    VERITY IN FORM AT POONA.
    158 27 Reuter. C. K. Walters’ Brilliant Batting. Poona, Dec. 21 The match between the M.C.C. anc: a Poona eleven was drawn. The M.C.C. batted first and declared at 161 for five, of which total Walters secured 84. including eight fours in an innings which occupied 93
    Reuter.  -  158 words
  • Article
    BRITISH EMPIRE GOLF.
    103 27 Annual Tournament At Walton Heath. Members of Singapore Goli Clubs are notified that tlie British Empire (Overseas Golf Meeting organised by the Lucifer Golfing Society of London will oe played at Walton Heath on Wednesday July 11 and Thursday July 12. 1934. A qualifying round will be
    103 words
  • Article
    14th ANNIVERSARY.
    112 27 Amateur Sporting Association. An extensive programme covering two days has been prepared for the 14th anniversary celebrations of the Amateur Sporting Association, to be held at the seaside bungalow of the president at 323. East Coast Road &lt;7! 2 milestone) on Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 30 and 31.
    112 words
  • Article
    S. S. RANCHI.
    114 27 Wins Sailors’ Institute Trophy. In an exciting football match on Wednesday the P. and O. s.s. Ranchi eleven defeated the 41st. Company, Royal Engineers, by three goals to one on the Y.M.C.A. ground, and thus won the Sailors’ Institute Challenge Cup which is competed for by ships’
    114 words
  • Article
    S.C.C. TRIUMPH OVER “THE DOG.”
    665 27 Match Played In A Quagmire. j.C.C. 17 pis. Selangor Club 0 pU. One of the best week-end rugger programmes of the season—the visit of .•clangor Club to play the annual rjphy match against the 8.C.C. and to do battle with the Malaya Command also- was
    665 words
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
    • Article
      PAHANG CONSOLIDATED
      2442 1 PAHANG CONSOLIDATED The 27th ordinary general meeting oi the Pahang Consolidated Co.. Ltd was held at Winchester House. Old Broad Street. EC., t Tuesday. Nov. 21. 1933. Mr H. Frisby, chairman and managing director. presided. The chairman said: The output oi tin oxide for the year was 920
      2,442 words
    • Article
      BULLION ROBBERY.
      61 1 Police Pay 9,000 Ticals In Rewards. (From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, Dec 22 In the gold robbery case one ot the acused was sentenced to thre years, imprisonment and the others were discharged on the ground ot insufficient evidence. A reward of over 9,000 tical* is being paid
      61 words
    • Article
      SUNGEI WAY DREDGING.
      1680 2 Chairman’s Speech. PROFIT OF $85,371 FOR YEAR. 'he ninth annual general meeting the shareholders of Sungei Waj ,dgmg Limited was held at No. 1— Did Market Square. Kuala Lumpur Dec 18. ,Ir J. H. Rich, the chairman, iressing the meeting, said:—I think i remarks which I propose
      1,680 words
    • Article
      RUBBER RESTRICTION.
      109 2 —Reuter. May Be In Operation By May Next.” London, Dec. 22. The Financial Times Amsterdam correspondent has learned from well-informed quarters that important secret meetings of rubber producers and Dutch Government representatives have been held at the Colonial Department at The Hague. This correspondent is reliably informed that
      —Reuter.  -  109 words
    • Article
      TINNED PINEAPPLES.
      61 2 Exports of tinned pineapples during the week ending Doc 16. from Malayan ports amounted to 30,817 cases, of which 25,908 cases were to the United Kingdom, 2,535 cases to the Continent of Europe, and 2,374 cases elsewhere. Total exports for the period Jan. 1, 1933, to Dec. 16
      61 words
    • Article
      KUNDONG RUBBER ESTATE.
      618 2 Satisfactory Position. but no dividend this YEAR. nf T th th rdlnary general meeting ol the Kundong Rubber Estate. Limited. was held at the offices of the company. 9/11 Old Market Square Kuala Lumpur, on Dec. 16 Those present were:—Mr. O. Shelton Ager (In Mr A ha^i
      618 words
    • Article
      STOCKS AND SHARES.
      813 3 Fraser And Co’s Quotations. Singapore, Dec. 27. Mining. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller*. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 33/6 35/- xd. £1 £1 Austral Malay 36/9 37/9 5/- 5/- Ayer liit&m Tin 14/6 15/3 cd. £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 36/6 37/6 1 1 Be tang Padang 0.31 0.33
      813 words
    • Article
      Trade and Finance.
      410 3 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore. Dec. 27. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 3/64 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 1/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 London, demand 2/3 63/64 London, T.T. 2 3 31/32 Lyons and Paris, demand 960 Hamburg, demand 155 New
      410 words
    • RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
      • Article
        LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES DEC. 12.
        504 3 Allagar (2/) 1/3; Alor Pongsu (2/) 1/04; Anglo-Malay (£1) /II; Ayer Kunlng (£1) 19 6; Bagan Serai (£1) 7 16; Bahru (Sel.) (2 &gt; 2/14; Banteng (£1) 13/9; Batang (2/) /7; Batu Carves (£1) 13/9; Batu Tiga (£1) 16 9; Bekoh (2/) /64; BertamCon. (2/)
        504 words
      • Article
        SINGAPORE DOLLAR SHARE PRICES DEC. 28.
        699 3 Capital Issue Closing Price Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lya] Company Co. Eva! 454.175 1 Nil for year 29-2-33 AUenby &lt;$1&gt; 0.90 1.00 080 216.779 1 Nil for year 30-9-33 .-AlorOaJah ($1) 0.60 0.70 0 60 I i 1 NU for year 31-6-33 A.
        699 words
    • Article
      COMPANY NEWS.
      278 3 Rubber And Tin Results. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 24. Krubong &lt; Malacca) Rubber Plantations Ltd., report a loss of £706 for the year ended Sept. 30. An amount of £589 has been carried forward to credit. Southern Kampar Tin Dredging operations have resulted in a profit
      278 words
    • Article
      RUBBER SITUATION.
      43 3 Singapore Official Quotation^ Quotation* *i'crwnrd Contra Spot Sailer prices d. ...A My Jan.- Apr.- Juj Date L’don S’pore Mar. June Dec 21 4 Vh 13% 13% J3% 22 4% 13 7/16 13% 13 11/16 27 4 5/32 13 9/16 13% 13%
      43 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE TIN PRICES.
      19 3 [W» 21 Tin. S pore Price $114.37% per P^’ J 22 114.27 23 114.50 27 114.50
      19 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
Page thumbnail Page 3