The Straits Budget, 25 October 1934
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1934-10-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] iu. l‘H‘J SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1934. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article347 1934-10-25 1 j t is seldom, wrote the Stfraits jmes on W ednesday, that pressure n space in Malayan newspapers has ee n as severe as during the past hret* days. In addilian to the air race, which ias required many cx>lumns there ias been a two-day meeting of the ederal347 words
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Article179 1934-10-25 1 Dr. S. H. Tan is returning on Sunday from a holiday in Europe. Mr. Lim Hock Seng left Singapore on Sunday for Rangoon aboard the Imperial Airways liner Arethusa. Mr. F. M. Still has resigned from the honorary secretaryship of the Johore Civil Service Club. Johore Bahru.179 words
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Article65 1934-10-25 1 Daughters For Sultan Of Perak. At 9.30 on Saturday morning at the Istana Iskandar, Kuala Kangsar, Her Highness the Raja Perumpuan, wife of the Sultan of Perak, gave birth to twin girls. On inquiry it is learned that Her Highness and the children are doing well. The Sultan65 words
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Article224 1934-10-25 1 The following passengers are booked to Straits ports by the Erria which is due irom Europe at Penang on Nov. 4 and Singapore on Nov. 8: Mr. A. G. D. McAuley, Mr. T. E. M. McAuley. Mrs. Bagnall, Mr. H. Gerbracht, Mrs. Gerbracht and child. Mr H. Gerbracht. Master224 words
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Article249 1934-10-25 1 Miraculous Escape In Johore Jungle. Great relief was felt at Seletar on i Monday when it became known that the three men who were missing with the bomber of No. 100 squadron had been found uninjured. The report reached the base after a fruitless day’s search249 words
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Article218 1934-10-25 1 Mr. C. A. Westerhout And Miss E. I. Eberwein. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20 The wedding took place today at St Mary’s Church of Mr. Carl Arthur Westerhout, only son of Mr. and LTrs. J B. Westerhout of Singapore, and Evelyn Ida, second daughter218 words
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Article227 1934-10-25 1 Planter Says They Ate His Shrubs. (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, Oct. 19. Mr. W. Aucutt, a well-known European planter of Seremban claimed trom a Tamil. Kandasamy Paianiappa, a cattle owner, the sum of $100 and costs today before the Seremban magistrate. Mr. Francis A. Wright227 words
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Article100 1934-10-25 1 Principal Shareholders Names. With reference to the formation of a new company in London which was referred to. last week we are officially informed that the principal shareholders are:— Messrs. Ralll Bros., London and Calcutta. Messrs. Blackwood Blackwood and Co.. Calcutta and Rangoon. Messrs. D. Couper Johnston and100 words
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Article69 1934-10-25 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Oct. 21. It is disclosed that the man detained in Ipoh in connection with the escape of a prisoner, a Batavian Javanese named Haji Sujur from the Seremban police station the other day, is not the wanted man. The Seremban police believe that69 words
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1044 1934-10-25 2 Malay Settlers Address Petition To High Commissioner. From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20. The inhabitants of the Malay Agricultural Settlement here have addressed a petition to His Excellency the High Commissioner protesting against the assessment on the Settlement by the Sanitary Board.1,044 words
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Article88 1934-10-25 2 Musician And Playwright In Court. S. Raja and S. A. Ponniah, Ceylon Tamils. were charged in trie third magistrate’s court with disorderly conduct by fighting in public. Raja said: I am a musician. I am also an instructor of music. I teach drama and I am also88 words
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315 1934-10-25 2 Federal Council Passes New Bill. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. *>,3 The United Planting Association of Malaya Bill was*"nas sed at today’s meeting of the Federal Council. The Planters Association is being reconstituted and in its new form and under its new name, will embrace315 words
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437 1934-10-25 2 Johore Planters Experience. At a meeting of the committee oi the Johore Planters’ Association, held on Friday last, the chairman (Mr. J. W. E. Adams) explained the discussion that took place at the council meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya regarding Chinese Labour. Mr.437 words
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Article97 1934-10-25 2 Mr. Han Hin Fong And Miss Wee Sin Kiew. From Our Own Correspondent a Seremban. Oct. 15. The wedding took place here at the Chinese Miners’ Association Hall, i: the reformed style, of Mr. Han Hui Fong, eldest son of the late Mr. Han Teck Chin of Seremban97 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1013 1934-10-25 3 ing of substantial contracts.—Straits Times, October 18. In accordance with expectations, the Hon Mr. E. Newbold returned to the subject of P.W.D. contracts at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative Counn' He appeared, however, to be in a far more placatory frame of mind than was indicated in hising of substantial contracts.—Straits Times, October 18. - 1,013 words
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Article869 1934-10-25 3 Straits Times, October 19. For some months past there have j been protests against the extent to which restriction of Immigration is being enforced, having regard to the; serious shortage of labour which is I reported to exist in certain parts ol Malaya. In June when weStraits Times, October 19. - 869 words
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Article938 1934-10-25 3 recovery rise —Straits Times. October 20. In an instructive article In Its September Review, the Westminster Bank outlines the course of dealings on the London Stock Exchange over the period since the depth of the depression In 1931, and traces four distinct phases. First there was the“ recovery " rise —Straits Times. October 20. - 938 words
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Article988 1934-10-25 4 —Straits Times. October 22 This is the first of three articles in which we propose to trace the remarkable history of a Malayan company which has been very much in the public eye since its formation nearly three years ago. The company is Pulau Kamiri. Limited, the capital*—Straits Times. October 22 - 988 words
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Article1020 1934-10-25 4 changing fortunes.—Straits Times. October 23. Our first article on this subject reviewed the earlier history of Pulau Kamiri, Limited, and ended with a quotation from a report submitted to the secretaries. Messrs. Gibson. Anderson Butler, and Co., by Mr. J. C. Baumann, one of the vendors,changing fortunes.—Straits Times. October 23. - 1,020 words
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Article1026 1934-10-25 5 the slump period.—Straits Times. October 24. In the circular to the shareholders of Pulau Kamirl. Limited, dated Sept. 18. 1934. the directors reported progress since the meeting held on April 7 It was stated, Liter-alia The values are so irregular that it Is impossible tothe slump period.—Straits Times. October 24. - 1,026 words
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Article412 1934-10-25 5 Government’s Decision For 1935. Malaya will continue to enjoy throughout 1935 the benefits of the extra twenty minutes of daylight secured through the introduction a year ago of the Daylight 8avlng system. A notification in Friday’s Government Gazette states that the Governor in Council has declared412 words
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Article38 1934-10-25 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Oct. 20. The currency notes which were stolen recently from the MalayaSiam express are now appearing in circulation. They are being handled by Chinese in 20 and ten Tical denominations.38 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article145 1934-10-25 6 has settled the matter !—Straits Times. October 18 A “holy war” on the Frontier has been suppressed almost at birth by wicked British bombing planes. Peace has been restored alter two expeditions, anc the tribesmen have found themselves acne to damp their religious fervour. How annoying lorhas settled the matter !—Straits Times. October 18 - 145 words
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Article116 1934-10-25 6 --Straits Times. October 18. You pay your money and take your choice. The present writer has teen reading reports in the Home newspapers of the Fascist rally in Hyde Park. Here is what the Tally Herald says about it: Sir Oswald Mosley’s great rally in Hyde Park--Straits Times. October 18. - 116 words
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Article82 1934-10-25 6 Straits Times, October 18. In striking contrast to the healthy reports ol conditions in Great Britain, an oilicial return issued in the Irish Free State shows that the number 01 unemployed in that country on Sept. 24 totalled 110.186, a figure unparalleled in the country’s history. OnStraits Times, October 18. . - 82 words
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Article165 1934-10-25 6 bourne only) on December 1. —Straits Times. October 18 The season is approaching when residents in Malaya must watch the mail lists in order to en: ure that Yuletlde and New Year greeting! arrive at .heir destinations on suitable dates The advent of the air mail has madebourne only) on December 1.—Straits Times. October 18 - 165 words
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Article95 1934-10-25 6 Straits Times. October 19. Another strong warning has been issued to those competitors in the Air Race who contemplate atte mpting a direct llight trom Allanrbad t' Singapore across the Bay ol Bengal. The Bangkok correspondent of the Singapore Free Pres« reports that responsible opinion a* LonStraits Times. October 19. - 95 words
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Article204 1934-10-25 6 the end of 1933 was 3.134.203.—5 traits Times. October 19 Eight new tables have been addeo to the latest edition of the Ruuber Statistics Handbook, compiled bv the Department of Statistics. S.S. and FM.S, and published at the Government Printing Office. Singapore, at $1.50 per copy. These additionalthe end of 1933 was 3.134.203.—5 traits Times. October 19 - 204 words
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Article112 1934-10-25 6 A DOMINION PROBLEM Australia’s special product.—Straits Times, October 19. A Parliamentary delegation from West Australia is due to arrive in London next week to present thf State’s petition to the King and the British Parliament for secession from the Commonwealth and the grant o: dominion status. This petition, which coversAustralia’s special product.—Straits Times, October 19. - 112 words
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Article104 1934-10-25 6 insubordination. —Straits Times, October 19. There is another Naval Base in the news. This time the storm centres in the Virgin Islands, formerly known as the Danish West Indies, which were purchased by the United States from Denmark in 1917 for £5,000,000 as a protective base ininsubordination.—Straits Times, October 19. - 104 words
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Article174 1934-10-25 6 Financial Times !—Straits Times. October 20. Our old friend the Amsterdam correspondent ot the Financial Times is seeking to agitate the minds ot investors once more. For once he has deserted rubber and appears to be concentrating on' tin. His latest discovery is that a considerable additionFinancial Times !—Straits Times. October 20. - 174 words
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Article102 1934-10-25 6 of the next crop.—Straits Times. October 20. Brazils effort to restrict the supplies of coffee reaching the world s markets by burning raw supplies appears doomed to failure. Nearly 600.000 bags of coffee were destroyed last month, bringing the total to 30.516.949 bags since the scheme was started. Inof the next crop.—Straits Times. October 20. - 102 words
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Article201 1934-10-25 6 -Straits Times, October 20 What Briton travelling on the Continent without the ability or the inclination to read books in a foreign language nas not felt gratitude to the firm of Bernard TauchnitzV For many years until quite recently that Arm which was established a 100 years ago issued-Straits Times, October 20 - 201 words
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Article52 1934-10-25 6 Hubback about this !—Straits Times, October 20. According to The Sunday DispaJ 13.000 dogs are shot In Singapore even year. Expert 'shots engaged D y J Municipality carry out the work m J most crowded parts of the city Somebody 'had better write to Mj Hubback about thisHubback about this !—Straits Times, October 20. - 52 words
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Article352 1934-10-25 6 Straits Times, October 22. Mr. C.W.A. Scott and Mr. T. Campbell I Black passed through Singapore this I morning. 40 hours after leaving I England in the Melbourne Air Race, a- I the time of writing they should be well I on their way over Java andStraits Times, October 22. - 352 words
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Article146 1934-10-25 6 111 fm mdia in November.—Straits Hina'S- October 22. While flying is so much in the puhh'’ eye, it may be of interest to give a mw details regarding what Is probably h? most luxurious aeroplane ever planned This machine Is nearing completion a* the Avro Works, at111 ■ fm. mdia in November.—Straits Hina'S- October 22. | - 146 words
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Article202 1934-10-25 7 Straits Times. October 22. I Figures relating to retail sales. Lublishcd periodically at Home by the rd of Trade, show that the leading g, p.irtment and chain store companies lave been experiencing better trading Conditions during the last 12 months Luring August, the total money value L rcniStraits Times. October 22. - 202 words
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Article385 1934-10-25 7 —Straits Times. October 23. N' wspaper cuttings received by the air mail contain long and graphic accounts oi the assassinations at M r> nit's, in which King Alexander of it- isiavia and M. Barthou were murdered. One newspaper recalls .a: during the past 80 years more nan 100 monarchs,—Straits Times. October 23. - 385 words
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Article253 1934-10-25 7 unsuited for a military career.-Stralts Times. October 23. In the report of the Simon Com mission it was stated that no question presented more difficulties than that of the future organisation, recruitment and control of the Army in India. Indianisation of the Indian Army began 16 yearsunsuited for a military career.-Stralts Times. October 23. - 253 words
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Article245 1934-10-25 7 THE SONG OF THE AIRMEN --Straits Times. October 24. On Dec. 4. 1919. Sir Ross Smith landed in Singapore during his spectacular flight to Australia. In connection with that event there appeared in the Straits Times a poem written by John Worthington.” This was the ncm-de-plume used for 15 years--Straits Times. October 24. - 245 words
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Article150 1934-10-25 7 be cleared up.—Straits Times. October 24. It is seldom that pressure on space in Malayan newspapers has been so severe as has been the case during the past three days. In addition to the air race, which has required many columns for the publication of cables, reports ofbe cleared up.—Straits Times. October 24. - 150 words
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Article163 1934-10-25 7 —Straits Times. October 24. During the last three days numerous people have telephoned the Straits Times asking for the latest information concerning participants in the air race. While this paper does not object to imparting what non-copyright information is in its possession, at the same time the work—Straits Times. October 24. - 163 words
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Article94 1934-10-25 7 life and after his death.”—Straits Times. October 24. We have received from The office of the Consul-General for the United States intimation that a letter has reached the Consul-General from Mr M. J. Thunderlace, the father oi Joseph Thunderface who met with a fatal accident during alife and after his death.”—Straits Times. October 24. - 94 words
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Article159 1934-10-25 7 Seven Selected. FOUR TRAVELLING AT OWN EXPENSE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 16. Seven members of the Selangor Scouts Association will represent the State at the Australian Jamboree In December. Four are travelling at their own expense, and the total amount required to send159 words
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Article154 1934-10-25 7 Ulysses Arrives in Singapore. The Blue FunneJ liner Ulysses, which arrived In port on Tuesday on her way to Java, met with a minor mishap In the Suez Canal on the outward voyage. During her passage through the canal the vessel grounded slightly, and one ot the propellers154 words
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Article19 1934-10-25 7 DORR. —At the Oeneral Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 23, to Vera, wife of A. O Dobb, a son.19 words
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Advertisement88 1934-10-25 7 NOTICE. All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget Rhould be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements Tlie post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries Is $48 a year. The post free price of88 words
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Obituary24 1934-10-25 7 DEATH HOLDBROOK —On September 14. 1934, Hubert George Holdbrook, M.D. T.C.D., of Penang, and 49 Raglan Road, Dublin. Reloved husband of Viola (Muffle) Holdbrook.24 words
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Article885 1934-10-25 8 But Not Until Money Is Available. At a meeting of the Perak State Council last week it was announced that it had been decided to transfer the capital of the State from Taiping to Ipoh, but the transfer will not be made until money885 words
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Article220 1934-10-25 8 High Commissioner’s Tribute. The following passage was omitted from His Excellency the High Commissioner’s annual address to the Federal Council on Monday: I notice at this eleventh hour that I have been guilty of omission in the composition of this printed address. I became first connected with the220 words
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Article297 1934-10-25 8 Shanghai R. A. F. Attache’s Discussions. Group Captain R. P. Willock. Air Attache to China, left Singapore for Shanghai last week eminently satisfied with his recent consultation with Sir Philip Sassoon, Under-Secretary for Air, regarding the development of military and commercial aviation in China, the Straits Times297 words
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Article193 1934-10-25 8 STATEMENT OF SCALES. Mr. M. Rex, Controller of Rubber, has issued the following scales adopted for the assessment cf untapped rub >er: SEEDLING RUBBER. Maximum Allowance Qualification Age per acre per annum Stand Girth 4/5 years 50 lb.* 120 20” 5/6 200 lb. 110 26” 6/7193 words
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Article199 1934-10-25 8 Grim Relics As Exhibits. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Oct. IT. “I dare not say anything further. The man who killed him belongs to a larger clan. 1 will only say it if your worship gives me permission.” These were the words of the uncle of199 words
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Article57 1934-10-25 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 1". There was a fatal accident in Pu J village last night when a Chine crossing the road was knocked clow by a car driven by a Malay. The Chinese died this morning; having sustained fractured ribs T57 words
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Article58 1934-10-25 8 Mohamed Abubucker against vv! »on a charge of fraudulently removing w property with the intention ol frauding his creditor was was discharged by the second trate, Mr. Norman Grice, This step was taken under sc^ 1 182 of the Criminal Procedure Coc.e and followed the withdrawal ol ,!U58 words
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Letters To The Straits Times.
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Article525 1934-10-25 9 r c,r The proceedings, reported to bei h contemplation, against the comof the Selangor Turf Club for a public lottery give food for i uimht Is a c,ub sweepstake such Tin that authority needs go out of Its t0 throw its weight about? Does lead to gambling and all525 words
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Article330 1934-10-25 9 T^ ir You r comments in the Straits s ot Oct. 8 on the restoration of l ‘iry cuts to the staff of the Jiman J!j )i r Co. were very just and timely, them- W n 3e a dded to •'i the report of the annual meeting330 words
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Article579 1934-10-25 9 Sir,— Your report of Sept. 29 regarding the Municipal Commissioners’ discussion of the proposed radio venture leaves one with the uncomfortable impression that possibly those Commissioners who expressed opinions were looking at the matter from a wrong angle. These opinions might indicate that the members were in favour of579 words
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Article273 1934-10-25 9 Sir, —Your Planting Corespondent, in your issue Oct. 10, quotes from the Financial News;—“The only reasonable way of valuing a rubber share is to start from a calculation of what a share will yield at the current price for every penny per acre profit which It earns273 words
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Article153 1934-10-25 9 Sir, —I have never been to countries outside Malaya, but I am told that pillion riding on both motor-cycles and pedal bicycles is against the rules in England, and perhaps elsewhere. How is it that here in Singapore the practice goes on with complete irresponsibility and impunity? A153 words
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Article464 1934-10-25 9 Sir, —In your report of the proceedings of the Legislative Council, dealing with the matter of P.W.D. contract#, you state that Mr. Newbold, quoting from Mr. Sturrock’s speech on the question of the supply of bills of quantities, said: “My attention has been invited by a number of464 words
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Article1814 1934-10-25 9 Sir,—ls not your correspondent Truth wrong is his deductions regarding the Dutch rubber exports? Surely the excess in the Dutch native exports shows that the N.I. Government is unable effectively to control, with equality, the native producer, thus confirming the opinions expressed last May by Sir Cecil dementi among1,814 words
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720 1934-10-25 10 Law Journal's View Of Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Ruling. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 17. Has counsel the right, before or during a case, to communicate with his client standing in the dock without asking the permission of the Court? It will720 words
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Advertisement255 1934-10-25 10 LADIM, If you an abort you 000 laVMM your height and. at ouo aad the aamo tlma, develop that graceful, willowy dfure that la ao much admired, M adopting the Boon By a tom—lT NET SB FAIL* 1 Wo discomfort or danger to health oo<U\ whatever la Involved, and tnouaanda255 words
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1585 1934-10-25 11 Johore Demands Increase Of Quota. Less than five per cent, of the Chinese labourers who are coming in t(, Malaya at the present time under the immigration scheme are ifcrieuUural labourers, and as a result the supply of Chinese labour for estates is considerably below1,585 words
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Article52 1934-10-25 11 Found Unconscious In Singapore. Late last night a Chinese was found unconscious in Telok Blanga Road Singapore. The man died on admis.Qon to hospital. He had a big gash, apparently the result of a stab wound, over the heart r.nd several wounds on his tare52 words
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Article483 1934-10-25 11 Increased Expenditure Of $200,000. As exclusively foreshadowed in the Straits Budget last week the experditure on Penang aerodrome next year is to ba increased by $200,000. This was revealed at the Legislative Council meeting last week. Most of this money will be devoted, it is understood, to483 words
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Article50 1934-10-25 11 Chinese Convict’s Death At Taiping. (From Our Own Corrcspondr) Taiping, Oct. 18. It Is understood that a Chinese convict recently committed suicide In Taiping Gaol. The man was undergoing a long-term of Imprisonment. During the past few weeks two prisoners have committed solclde In Singapore gaol.50 words
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7430 1934-10-25 12 GOVERNMENT’S REPLY. Action Over Fraudulent Textile Designs. In the Legislative Council last week, Mr. E. Newbold reopened his attack on the system of awarding government contracts. He felt that an inquiry into the matter “by a competent committee would be of the greatest assistance to7,430 words
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Article2711 1934-10-25 15 The Old Order Lingers—What A Planter Has Learned In Four Years—The Iron Hand Of Absent Control (By Our Planting Correspondent.) j. W iH be admitted by the older Mention of planters that never in so ciV.rt a period in the history of the rubber plantation industry has2,711 words
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Article1577 1934-10-25 16 Sultan And Medical Services For Kampongs. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Oct. 13. For the first time the Press were admitted today to the Perak State Council budget meeting held in the State Council Chamber, Taiping 'lhe estimates for the expenditure during the year 1935 totalling $10,985,0701,577 words
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Article209 1934-10-25 16 Mr. Lim Kee Cheok. BREACH OF TRUST CHARGE. Mr. Lim Kee Cheok (53) a Justice of the Peace, and a well-known member of the Chinese community, was ar rested on a warrant on Frid'iv evening by Detective Inspector D. E. Nickels. r Produced before Mr. Norm209 words
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Article310 1934-10-25 16 Mr. L. D. Gammans’ Lecture Tours. 'From Our Own Correspond' London. Oct 5 I hear that Sir Neill Malcolm will shortly leave England for British North Borneo and that he intends to visit also Malaya and the Netherlands Indies. Among Malayans in London this week310 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration107 1934-10-25 17 1 lie Sultan oi Perak with the British Resident. Tepgku Hesar of Sri Menanti acting for the Yam Tuan ot Negri Semhilan, attended his I rst meeting of the Federal ouiuil, accompanied by the ilritish Resident of Negri Sembilan. The High Commissioner. Mr. Andrew Caldecott.107 words
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Article, Illustration35 1934-10-25 18 Their own grand stand—watching a Singapore Kiighv match. Mrs. aldecott shopping at thr Ira In it tin* Memorial Hall. Right: .Making Panama hats.35 words
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Article, Illustration23 1934-10-25 19 Miss Wang Siew Eng left) the Singapore champion who beat Miss Tsaur Han Hoa (right) in the semi-final of the women’s badminton Singles.23 words
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Article, Illustration105 1934-10-25 20 Old Boys entertained Mr. Joe Lee on his retirement from the Dost of principal of St. Andrew's School. Left to rislit the Rev. R. K. S. Adams. .Mr. Joe Lee and Mrs. Lee. Mr. Lim Chons Pons, and l)r. Tay Kuin Suan. Jcn.v helpers at Sou105 words
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38 1934-10-25 20 The Royal Engineers lawn tennis team who defeated the R.A.O.C. by two matches to one in the Inter-Unit tennis final on Sunday. L. to R. L/cpl. Cload, Gnr. Sapire, Sgt. Rogers, C.Q.M.S. Pepperdine, Lieut. Wilkinson and Lieut. Eking.38 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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190 1934-10-25 21 .—Reuter Wireless. Inew law to be I PROMULGATED. Ministers To Swear Fidelity To Fuehrer. ►RESIDENT FOR LIFE. Concentration Of All Political Power. Berlin, Oct. 16. liftman Ministers are no lunger responsible to the Reichstag and a law will shortly he promulgated to require.—Reuter Wireless. - 190 words
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Article158 1934-10-25 21 Indefensible Practice” Of Certain Powers. Washington, Oct. 17. I'urll Hull. Secretary of State Phillips. Under-Secretary ot 'day published a statement certain unnamed nations r indulgence in the indefer.uactice” of raising tariff barriers °re entering into international ns lor lowering them, and seeking a bargaining advant- 'Uld imperil any158 words
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Article42 1934-10-25 21 .—Reuter Wireless. bequeathed To Mrs. Isabel Rockefeller. New YoiU, Oct. 13. r Isabel Rockefeller becomes one r world's richest women as the Q.,' p f her late husband, Percy, be- t ing her his entire estate esti- at $100,000,000.—Reuter Wireless..—Reuter Wireless. - 42 words
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Article135 1934-10-25 21 ,—Reuter Wireless. Morro Castle Officers May Lose Licences. ftew York. Get. 1G. The United States Steamboat Inspection Board has issued a scathing report denouncing Chief Officer Warms and four subordinate officers of the Morro Castle and ordering all five to appear before the Board on,—Reuter Wireless. - 135 words
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155 1934-10-25 21 .—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Strange Death Of Cameraman. Paris. Oct. 15. The death occurred suddenly on Sunday night of the film photographer Dacombs, who succeeded in obtaining the pictures of the assassination of King Alexander. The film, despite an earlier police ban. is now being shown in the newsreels at.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 155 words
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Article101 1934-10-25 21 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Sensation In Austrian Village. Vienna, Oct. 17. Political motives are suspected behind the murder of Joseph Kaiblinger. burgomaster of Ober-bierbaum. near one city of Tulin, who was found b. the villagers on Tuesday morning lying strangled in the roadway. Kaiblinger took an active part in political life,—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 101 words
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Article22 1934-10-25 21 —Reuter Wireless. Oct. 15. Mr. Cecil Whiteley has been appointed Common Serjeant in succession to Mr. Holman Gregory.—Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 22 words
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550 1934-10-25 21 garlan Legation in London. —Reuter Wireless. Croatian Plots. ASSASSIN’S HAD RECORD. Paris, Oct. 16. i The Belgrade police in co-operation with the French have definitely established the identity ol King Alexander’s assassin. whose finger-prints were found to correspond with those j ot Vladimir Georgiell Tehernomzem- igarlan Legation in London.—Reuter Wireless. - 550 words
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Article128 1934-10-25 21 Sin Kuo Min. Clashes With Japanese. KOCH PUNITIVE PLANES SHOT DOWN. Shanghai, Oct. 17. A big uprising of Mongols in Jehol (Mancjiukuo) is reported following an attempt by the Japanese military to seize the rich salt beds in the region. Angered by the encroachment of the— Sin Kuo Min. - 128 words
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Article77 1934-10-25 21 Reuter Wireless. Conservative Party Council To Meet. London, Oct. 15. It is understood the Conservative Party Council will meet early in December to consider the report of the Indian Select Committee which will probably be published towards the end of November. The Council and not Mr. Baldwin will– Reuter Wireless. - 77 words
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Article87 1934-10-25 21 .—British Wireless. Customary Celebration In London. Rugby. Oct. 16. The customary procedure will be followed in the celebration of Armistice Day on Sunday. November 11. The central feature will be a short service at the Cenotaph conducted by the Bishop of London following the observance Oi two minutes.—British Wireless. - 87 words
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Article21 1934-10-25 21 Reuter Wireless. London, Oct. 15. Mr. Justice Acton has resigned from being a judge of the Hi- Court.—Reuter Wireless. - 21 words
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Article513 1934-10-25 22 Reuter. Uncertainty Over The Outcome. EXCHANGE CHAOS. Wisdom Of Nanking’s Action Questioned. London. Oct. 10. Commenting on the Chinese exchange confusion The Times, in its city notes, says that business men in at present are divided in their views with regard to the practicalReuter. - 513 words
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Article127 1934-10-25 22 —Sin Kuo Min. Agreement Reached. i WHY LEGATION STATUS WILL BE RAISED. Shanghai, Oct. 18. The Japanese Government has informed the Nanking Government of its intention to elevate the Japanese Legation in China to an Embassy, according to an authoritative source. It is stated that Sino-Japanese—Sin Kuo Min. - 127 words
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Article84 1934-10-25 22 Reuter. Arrest Of Two Alleged Conspirators. London. Oct. 19. There has been a sensational sequel to the great fire conspiracy trial of last year when Leopold Harris and others were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment. Two men, Frederick Edgar Rickards and Henry Joseph, have beenReuter. - 84 words
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Article46 1934-10-25 22 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai. Oct. 20. Twenty people were seriously injured in the collapse yesterday of the Kwan Ti Miao Temple (named after a hero of the Hsin Dynasty), near the old West Gate in the Chinese City.—Sin Chew Jit Poh..—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 46 words
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Article100 1934-10-25 22 —Sin Kuo Min. Nanking War Minister In Fukien? Hong Kong. Oct. 20. Gen. Ho Ying-chin. Nanking War Minister, secretly arrived by plane yesterday at Lungyen, a Fukien town about 35 miles from the Kwangtung border, according to a Swatow report. This report caused consternation in Canton military circles,—Sin Kuo Min. - 100 words
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Article143 1934-10-25 22 —Reuter. 150,000 Operatives Affected. London, Oct. 19. The draft agreement between the Cotton Spinners’ Association and the Weavers’ Amalgamation, affecting the wages of 150.000 operatives, is described as the most revolutionary in the history of the cotton trade, superseding the wage scales in existence for 80 years.—Reuter. - 143 words
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Article76 1934-10-25 22 Perak Hydro-Electric Recovery. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Oct. 19. The Perak River Hydro-Electric Co., Ltd. revenue for the year ended Aug. 31. 1934 is £116.454. compared with £51.507 last year and is just sufficient to meet the prior lien debenture and the guaranteed debenture interest. From76 words
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Article90 1934-10-25 22 —British Wireless. Returning To England Tomorrow. Rugby, Oct. 18. The Duke of Kent, who is representing the King at today's funeral in Belgrade of King Alexander, will return home on Sunday. His Royal Highness will travel by rail with Princess Marina and her parents to Paris and—British Wireless. - 90 words
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Article50 1934-10-25 22 Irom India and four from Siam—Sin Kuo Min. To Attend Kuomintang Congress. Hong Kong. Oct. 20. Among those who passed through Hong Kong yesterday on their way to attend the forthcoming Fifth Kuomintang Congress at Nanking were three delegates from Penang, three lrom India and four from Slam—SinIrom India and four from Siam—Sin Kuo Min. - 50 words
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Article46 1934-10-25 22 British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 18. The regular transmission of pictures by telegraph from Australia to this country began yesterday and newspapers reproduce some of the first to be received. They include photographs of the Duke of Gloucester taken during his visit to South Australia.—British Wireless. - 46 words
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Article35 1934-10-25 22 at 93. redeemable in 1974-94.—British Wireless. Rugby, Oct. 17. Underwriting is about to take place for the Central Electricity Board 3*4 per cent. £6.000,000 loan to be offered at 93. redeemable in 1974-94.—Britishat 93. redeemable in 1974-94.—British Wireless. - 35 words
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Article156 1934-10-25 22 Mr. Eric Miller On RubU Outlook. ANTI-NOISE CAMPAIGN Building Foundation Of Real Confidence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Od. 17. Rubber producers can anticipute moderate prosperity for at least four years,” declared Mr. Eric Miller, at the annual general meeting of Harrisons and Crosfield yesterday. but156 words
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Article41 1934-10-25 22 committee on Oct. 9.—Aneta Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Oct. 17. The People’s Council after lengthy discussion carried a new restriction bill which was debated yesterday and today after having been referred to committee on Oct. 9.—Anetacommittee on Oct. 9.—Aneta Copyright. - 41 words
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Article79 1934-10-25 22 .—British Wireless. Great Explorer’s Memorial. Rugby, Oct. 16 A memorial to Captain Cook, whose notable voyages of discovery added a new r continent to the British Empire, was unveiled in his native village, Great Ayton. Yorkshire. yesterday. The memorial takes the form of an obelisk of Australian.—British Wireless. - 79 words
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Article98 1934-10-25 22 ducted all over the flagship— Reuter Wireless. Well-Known Theatrical Costumier Dead. London, Oct. 13 Willie Clarkson, the theatrical costumier, has died at the age of 73. His name appeared on every theatrical production of note for half a century for the make-up. He assisted the perpetrators ofducted all over the flagship—Reuter Wireless. - 98 words
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Article177 1934-10-25 23 —Reuter. Foreign Office Clarifies Its Policy. RIGHTFUL CLAIMS.” Washington Treaty Abrogation. Tokio, Oct. 16. Stating that the naval talks In London will open on Oct. 20 with an Anglo-Japanese parley, the Japanese Foreign Office, clarifying its policy. Declares that Japan is resolved to lead the—Reuter. - 177 words
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Article101 1934-10-25 23 HOLY WAR.” ['ad taken up lost heavily.—Reuter wireless. Quickly Stopped By I British Bombers. Peshawar. Oct. 13. wing declaration of a “holy A'.tr ov the notorious Fakir of Alin--ar. Royal Air Force machines cooper., ting with the Chitral relief co1 nun had occasion to organise two n inbing expeditions against['ad taken up lost heavily.—Reuter wireless. - 101 words
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Article90 1934-10-25 23 Reuter. Private Concern Registered. London, Oct. 17. f 1 u Financial Times is officially inu'im»'d that an arrangement has been lac v‘. whereby various interests have "mbined to carry on business in rice Products as from Nov. 1 *i r the name of International Rice f re *hsteredReuter. - 90 words
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Article46 1934-10-25 23 Reuter Th VT New York, Oct. 16. th„ Y °rk Court has granted cation for the extradition of win I ma f? n t0 New Jersey, where he and m c ar S e d witll the Snapping Heutr Urcier of the Lindbergh baby.—Reuter - 46 words
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Article609 1934-10-25 23 -Reuter. -Sin Kuo Min. But China May Utilise Gold Currency Basis. Washington. Oct. 16. Correspondence between China and the United States, which was published today, discloses that China is considering the gradual introduction of a gold basis for her currency, suggests the exchange of Chinese silver-Reuter.; -Sin Kuo Min. - 609 words
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77 1934-10-25 23 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Nanking, Oct. 16. As the women of Nanchang, Kiangsi, had ignored a recent police regulation forbidding the wearing of dresses with short sleeves, the authorities stationed at different parts of the town sentries armed with pots of paint. Immediately a woman with shortAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 77 words
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Article206 1934-10-25 23 .—Reuter. Seasonal Weakness Over. SPECULATORS COVERING FORMER SALES. London. Oct. 19. Has the seasonal weakness in sterling ended or is heavy continental bear covering responsible for the reversal In the recent trend of sterling? The foreign exchange market is divided into two camps some point to.—Reuter. - 206 words
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Article63 1934-10-25 23 Considerable Addition Required. ‘From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 19. The Amsterdam Correspondent of the Financial Times reports that the International Tin Committee Consumers’ advisory panel has not yet been appointed. He further adds that a considerable addition to the buffer tin pool stocks is still required. The63 words
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Article47 1934-10-25 23 -British Wireless. Rugby. Oct. 17. At October 1 the average level )f retail price in Britain was approxim ately 43 per cent, above that of July. 1914. as compared with 43 per cent, a month earlier and 41 per cent, on*' year earlier.— British Wireless.-British Wireless. - 47 words
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Article132 1934-10-25 23 Reuter. Two Ships Sunk. GALES WORK HAVOC ON IT.S. COAST. San Francisco. Oct. 21. Howling gales are today sweeping north-west coast. An American freighter, the Floridian, with a crew of 30, has been driven ashore on the rocks north ol the Columbia River. Many fishing boatsReuter. - 132 words
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Article126 1934-10-25 23 finally under control.—British Wireless. Hold Of Italian Ship On Fire. London, Oct. 18. For the past three days tlie Italian steamer Leopardi has been steaming at top speed lor London with fire smouldering in one of her holds. The fire was discovered when the vessel was approachingfinally under control.—British Wireless. - 126 words
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Article104 1934-10-25 23 Extraordinary Meeting In November. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20. It is stated unofficially here that fin extraordinary meeting of shareholders of Pulau Kamiri, Ltd., will he held during the first week in November, at which the managing director, Mr. M. L. Philips, will be present.104 words
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Article44 1934-10-25 23 War. He was 88 years of age.—Reuter Wireless. Death Of Field Marshal Von Kluek. Berlin, Oct. 19. The death has occurred of Field Marshal von Kluck who invaded Belgium at the outbreak of the Great War. He was 88 years of age.—ReuterWar. He was 88 years of age.—Reuter Wireless. - 44 words
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Article104 1934-10-25 24 Iteuter. Agreement Reported Reached. R.T.A. DEALERS. To Resume Deliveries Shortly. London, Oct. IS. It in understood that an agreement has been reached between the dealer members of the Rubber Trade Association in London and the German Rubber Controller under which the outstanding German debts forIteuter. - 104 words
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Article133 1934-10-25 24 Reuter. Farmers Resist Land Seizures. Dublin. Oct. 19. The “war” between the Free State Government and farmers, as a result of the campaign of seizures against defaulting land annuitants nas taken a serious turn in East Cork where a number of farmers, mostly Blue Shirts, have beenReuter. - 133 words
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Article96 1934-10-25 24 stations at Daventry.—British Wireless. Ceremony To Be Broadcast. Rugby. Oct. 17. The British Broadcasting Corporation announces that Royal assent has now been given for the broadcasting of the ceremony of the wedding of His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and Princess Marina in its entirety. The timestations at Daventry.—British Wireless. - 96 words
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Article139 1934-10-25 24 Reuter. 55,000 People Rendered Homeless. Manila. Oct. 18. The death-roll in the typhoon is now’ estimated at 41 persons, while 55.000 have been rendered homeless. The damage is estimated at $2,000,000. Public Services Paralysed. Manila. Oct. 16. Manila is reeling under the worst typhoon inReuter. - 139 words
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Article133 1934-10-25 24 —Reuter l T .S. May Make Fresh Move For Stabilisation. London, Oct. 18. Lecturing to the Cornhill Club. Mr. Leonard Reid, city editor of the Daily Telegraph, expressed the opinion that alter the elections President Roosevelt would find himself sufficiently strong to pursue vigorously a rapprochement w’ith private—Reuter - 133 words
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Article44 1934-10-25 24 .—Reuter. Centenary Celebrations Inaugurated. Melbourne. Oct. 18. The Victoria Centenary Celebrations were inaugurated today w r hen the Duke of Gloucester delivered a message from tlie King declaring that the occasion must stir the hearts ot all interested in the Empire.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article66 1934-10-25 24 (from Our Own Correspondentj. London, Oct. 17. Sir Shenton, Lady and Miss Bridget Thomas left Victoria today for Marseilles to join the Ranpura. A Reuter message adds that the party was seen otT at the station by Mr. V. A. Lowinger, and Sir John Shuekburgh, Mr. G. E.66 words
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94 1934-10-25 24 imports cost £80,000,000.—Reuter Wireless. Berlin, Oct. 16. With the object of making Germany Independent of wool imports as much as possible the Government has determined to increase the number of sheep in Germany by 1.000.000 during the coming year. The Government has contributed two-thirdsimports cost £80,000,000.—Reuter Wireless. - 94 words
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Article306 1934-10-25 24 i.—Reuter. Simple Service At Belgrade. Belgrade. Oct. 18. With bells tolling, guns booming and aeroplanes roaring overhead, the tune* ral service tor King Alexander was held in the cathedral, after which the procession progressed slowly througn two miles of carefully policed streets The cathedral service wasi.—Reuter. - 306 words
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Article38 1934-10-25 24 Reuter. Budapest. Oct. 19. It is understood that the Yugoslav Legation here has made a formal diplomatic request to the Hungarian Government for certain information in connection with the plot to assassinate King Alexander.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article208 1934-10-25 24 id wne previuusi.v —Reuter Wireless. Grave Charge Against Hungary. Belgrade, Oct. 16. A serious situation is arising between Yugoslavia and Hungary, and an official statement, which has not yet been published by the Yugoslav press for tear it will exasperate the populace against Hungary, says two of theid wne previuusi.v * —Reuter Wireless. - 208 words
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Article277 1934-10-25 24 .—Reuter. arrived in London tonight.— Reuter Wireless. Premier May Preside. JAPANESE PLAN FOR GLOBAL TONNAGE. London. Oct 18 The decks are being cleared in n re paration for the naval discussions the first meeting between the British and Japanese being fixed for Tuesday either at the.—Reuter.; arrived in London tonight.—Reuter Wireless. - 277 words
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Article37 1934-10-25 24 Reuter. Paris, Oct. 19. The visit to Rome arranged by M. Barthou prior to his assassination will be undertaken by M. Laval, the new Foreign Minister. probably about the end of November.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article56 1934-10-25 24 —British Wireless. Rugby. Oct. 17. Mr. Arthur Henderson, w’ho had a recurrence of ill-health last Wednesday and has since been receiving treatment in a London nursing home, returned to his own home yesterday. His conditio* is reported satisfactory but he has been advised to take a rest before—British Wireless. - 56 words
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2066 1934-10-25 25 —Reuter. London to Melbourne in Less Than Three Days. The result of the England to Australia air race is as follows: 1. C. W. A. SCOTT AND T. CAMPBELL BLACK (BRITAIN) ?ft HOURS 2. PARMENTIER AND MOLL (I)UTCH). HUl 9 MINUT ES 3. ROSCOE) —Reuter. - 2,066 words
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Article97 1934-10-25 25 Scott’s Desperate Bid For Victory. Charleville. Oct. 23. The end of great race was a dramatic one lor Scott and Campbell Black, limped home with the Dutchmen, Parmentler and Moll, hot in pursuit. The Britons were delayed here for two hours and 10 minutes the engine with97 words
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Article1281 1934-10-25 26 American Boeing In Third Place. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Seletar Air Base, Oct. 23. Although most interest in the England-Australia air race has followed Scott and the others across the Timor Sea to Darwin and thence onwards to Melbourne, the watch in the control tower1,281 words
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Article280 1934-10-25 26 Waller Congratulates Scott. (From Our Special Correspondent) Seletar Air Base, Oct. 23. The second British Comet in the air race to reac*’ Singapore—Cathcart Jones and K. F. H. Waller are the pilots—landed at Singapore at about 9.30 a.m. today and left within an hour. Waller280 words
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Article147 1934-10-25 26 State Commissioner At Johore Ceremony. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. Oct. 21. Yet another page was added to Johore history by the opening tlv.s afternoon of the Nattukkottai Chett;ar Chamber oi Commerce, of Muar. Over 300 guests were present. Tengku Ahmad, the State Commissioner, who performed147 words
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Article37 1934-10-25 26 --British Wireless. London, Oct. 19 Sir Herbert Samuel, the Liberal leader, continues to make excellent progress after his recent operation. He received a message of sympathy and good wishes from the King and Queen.--British Wireless. - 37 words
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Article205 1934-10-25 26 .—Reuter. Devaluation Movement Gaining Ground. London. Oet. 22 The declaration of the gold bloc maintain gold content currencies V been responsible for the recovery m francs and dollars in terms of sterltr but the setback to sterling is general regarded as only temporary. y It is.—Reuter. - 205 words
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Article129 1934-10-25 26 growers for electoral reasons.—Reiner Wire ess. New French Decree Angers The Population. Oran. Oct. 17. Algeria is up In arms against a French decree alleged practically to prohibit the importation of Algerian wines into France. Carrying banners with the devlces“Equality at the front and equality ingrowers for electoral reasons.—Reiner Wire ess. - 129 words
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Article98 1934-10-25 26 —Reuter Wireless. Message By President Of Navy League. London, Oct. 20. World conditions today resemble the ominous weather conditions prevailing on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar, Oct. 21. 1805. observes Lord Lloyd, President of the Navy League, in his Trafalgar Day message “The future security of—Reuter Wireless. - 98 words
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Article34 1934-10-25 26 Cuban ex-President, Machado.— R Wireless. Havana. Oct. l< Cuba has broken off diplomatic r a tions with the Dominican Repo 11 owing to its refusal to hand over Cuban ex-President, Machado.— RCuban ex-President, Machado.—R Wireless. - 34 words
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Article391 1934-10-25 27 Colonial Secretary’s Strong Condemnation. SECRET REPORT. Statement In Federal Council. (from Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23. The Higfh Commissioner this morning announced the findings of the Commission of inquiry into the Government's purchase of the hydro-electric station of the Sungei Besi. Mines. He said the391 words
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Article108 1934-10-25 27 V T t UUI vliUj ftl v —Reuter Wireless. To He Augmented By Two More Battleships. Rome, Oct. 19. h T!u of two 35,000-ton battlewhich were sanctioned last June. 1 Oc laid down on Oct. 28. one at and the other at Sestrl, near (j enoa. are largest“ V "T t UUI vliUj ftl v —Reuter Wireless. - 108 words
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Article109 1934-10-25 27 involved was remote, he said.—Reuter Wireless. Heavy Losses. HINT THAT FIRM MAY BE WOUND UP. London, Oct. 17. A suggestion that it may be necessary very shortly to consider winding up the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company was made today by the chairman at theinvolved was remote, he said.—Reuter Wireless. - 109 words
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Article113 1934-10-25 27 Reuter Wireless. Italian Sets Up New Seaplane Record. Rome, Oct. 18. The Italian flier. Marion Stoppani, today left Montfalcone. near Trieste, in a military seaplane on an attempt to establish a new long distance seaplane record Stoppani aims at reaching Derbera. British Somaliland, but if he fallsReuter Wireless. - 113 words
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43 1934-10-25 27 —Reuter Wireless. Alexandria, Oct. 18. Five persons have died from poisoning and 140 are ill after eating bad food at a huge native wedding feast here. The nuptial pair did not partake of the contaminated food.—Reuter Wireless. - 43 words
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Article111 1934-10-25 27 Dilatory Soviet Methods Denounced. Shanghai, Oct. 19. Impatient over the dilatory methods of the Soviet regarding the sale of the Chinese Eastern Railway, the leading Japanese newspapers are vigorously attacking the Russians for delaying the acceptance of the last Japanese and Manchukuo offer. The press strongly advocate111 words
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Article544 1934-10-25 27 —Reuter Wireless —British Wireless. In The Pacific. ADM. YAMAMOTO ON THE SINGAPORE BASE. London. Oct. 17. The Japanese have come with virtually a cut-and-dried naval armament plan,” declared Adm. Yamamoto, the Japanese delegate, to Reuter. The plan roughly substitutes global tonnage lor the ratio system ot—Reuter Wireless; —British Wireless. - 544 words
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Article96 1934-10-25 27 Reuter Wireless. Five Princesses As Bridesmaids. London, Oct. 19. Princess Marina will have eight bridesmaids at her wedding at Westminster Abbey on Nov. 29. Five of them are princesses. The bridesmaids will be Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands, Princesses Irene and Katharine of Greece. Grand-Duchess Kira ofReuter Wireless. - 96 words
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Article79 1934-10-25 27 —Reuter. Production Balancing Consumption.” Brussels, Oct. 22. The International Tin Committee monthly meeting today exchanged views on the problem of using reserve stocks to control prices. It was decided to leave the discussion of quotas until November. It was stated that production for the first six months of—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article73 1934-10-25 27 IVVIU W kJVMV —Reuter. London, Oct. 22. The Daily Herald gives prominence to a sensational report alleging that a secret JapaneseGerman trade agreement was recently signed whereby Germany will take 1,000,000 tons of soya beans yearly and Japan will receive German explosives, machine-guns, aeroplane engines and chemicals.■ IVVIU W kJVMV —Reuter. - 73 words
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Article71 1934-10-25 27 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Japanese Suffer Heavy Losses. Shanghai, Oct. 19. Five thousand Chinese volunteers undei the leadership of Tien Chaoying attacked the town of Mongkwei, in West Heilunkiang, on Wednesday night when the Japanese garrison troops there were taken completely by surprise. After Inflicting heavy losses onSin Chew Jit Poh. - 71 words
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Article16 1934-10-25 27 —Reuter. Montreal, Oct. 21. The new Canadian commodity silver exchange begins operation tomorrow-—Reuter. - 16 words
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Article21 1934-10-25 27 .—Reuter. Barcelona, Oct. 21. The Catalan Home Secretary, Senor Dencas, has escaped in disguise across the French frontier.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 21 words
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1762 1934-10-25 28 SENSATIONAL INQUEST EVIDENCE. Warned To Be Careful What Food He Ate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct IK. “This man had every reason to believe he would be murdered and certain persons had very definite reasons to wish his death.” This statement1,762 words
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Article243 1934-10-25 28 10-Year-Old Boy’s Pathetic Story. "Joe,” the 10-year-old waif l was found sleeping under v barracks in New Market Street forward with more his second appearance in th, L? court before Mr. J. M. Brand,, w eek. He said his full name was Joe Nrmi. "I am243 words
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Article184 1934-10-25 28 Cautioned For Minor Traffic Offence. Dr. A H. Lowther, MB CliB. a local medical offlctr, was and discharged by the magistrate »n tne police court last week for an alleged traffic offence. Dr. Lowther appeared 1 f Mr. C. H. Whitton on a summons for disobeying a policeman’s184 words
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Article46 1934-10-25 28 (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban Oct 18 Kadir Batcha, the veil-known Seban Indian who was recently convicted of selling Turf Club tick non-members, is appealing. Under the unusual circumstances of the case it has been decided to allow the appeal before three judges.46 words
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Article992 1934-10-25 29 local boxing. Sulzdorf’s Easy Win Over Rough Diamond. There was a record crowd at the N World Stadium on Friday to see the excellent card arranged by Mr. C. Bell Luckily for the promoters the crowd —especially the ringside part of it—was i n an992 words
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Article87 1934-10-25 29 London. Oct. 18. The Middle Park Stakes for 2-year-olds was run at Newmarket today over 6 furlongs and resulted as follows: 1. H.H. the Aga Khan’s BAHRAM. 2. Mr. A. F Basset’s GODOLPHIN. 3. Sir C. McLeod’s CONSEQUENTIAL. Six horses ran and Bahram won by87 words
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Article54 1934-10-25 29 Sydney. Oct. 21. The Caulfield Stakes /ere won today by Journal (7st 13 Ib.) from Farndale (7 st. 5 Ib.) by half a neck. Sir Simper <7st. 5 Ib.) was third threequarters of a length behind Farndale. Time 2 minutes 29 seconds 18 ran. Betting 7 to 154 words
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862 1934-10-25 29 STATE HOCKEY TRIAL. Ashworth And Douglass The Best Backs. Whites.. 2. Colours 0. j The first State hockey trial to en- able ihe selectors to pick i team to represent Singapore against, Selangor j on Nov. 3 at Kuala Lumpur and j Penang on Nov.862 words
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Article239 1934-10-25 29 Singapore Team Chosen To Meet Negri-Malacca. Several changes have been made in the Singapore Rugby XV. which will meet the combined NegriMalacca side on Saturday on the S.C.C padang at 5 p.m. Tremlett and Craigie have been dropped to make way for L. P. II. Thornton and E.239 words
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Article31 1934-10-25 29 —Reuter. Durham’s Big Win Over Derbyshire. London, Oct. 17. The Rugby county matches played today resulted us follows Berkshire 3. Middlesex 16. Glamorgan 6. Monmonthshire 3. Durham 29, Derbyshire—Reuter. - 31 words
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1758 1934-10-25 30 Charlton Lose Third Division Leadership To Coventry City. From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Oct. 21. Following the Arsenal’s convincing display against the Spurs, whom they beat at Highbury 5—1, the general opinion is that the championship wnl remain at Highbury for1,758 words
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Article42 1934-10-25 30 Patricia Cup Won By S. Namasivayam. Tfte finals of the Gemas Railway Institute tennis tournament ior the Patricia Cup,” presented by Mr. H. 3. Human, was played off on Tuesday and resulted in S. Namasivayam beating M. Chinniah 6—4, 6—4.42 words
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Article41 1934-10-25 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Oct. 20. At the Brickfield’s Road English School annual sports today. Amaldas won the “A” Division individual championship and Alagan won the “B” Division championship. Mr. C. G. Sollis gave away the prizes41 words
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Article103 1934-10-25 30 Ramona Wins Jean n Trophy Very Easily. Ramona iL. R. Blake) won ho h and final race for the Jean n hlt< on Sunday by the large margin 0pll > minutes. Kelat (Mathesom waf ond. s**fCorrib (L. Cox) won the first n to-Polnt race for the "B" el103 words
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Article127 1934-10-25 30 —Aneta-Trnns-Ocean. Fred Perry On The Ver» Of Turning Pro. London, Oct. 17 Surprise and consternation h,* been caused in British S p., ft^ Z'™}** by news fr °m the i nited States that England* greyest lawn tennis player. Fred Perrv is seriously considering an offer’to turn professional. According•—Aneta-Trnns-Ocean. - 127 words
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Article284 1934-10-25 30 Cricket Club’s Good Win Over Police. S.C.C. 2; Police 0. Failure to take advantage of their chances in front of goal lt d to the Police being defeated by the Singapore Cricket Club on the padang on Oct. 18 afternoon by two goals to Ml. The S.C.C., however.284 words
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916 1934-10-25 31 Selangor And Negri-Malacca Both Gain Convincing Victories. Perak's lour to Kuala Lumpur and Seremban was rather a disastrous one as they lost both matches by is r H* I ■“> ,h ■»> n Northern ,„u„„ ,hl, w ,„d iim,' me'et Malay a916 words
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Article575 1934-10-25 31 lOC A! HOCKEY. Gunners Centreforward Scores l our Goals Against S.C.C. F 1 Europeans 1. th- ol rt is being made to make ars Poppy Day women’s match rstin 8 as possible and a prac- ,mp between a European team Girls’ Sports Club was played575 words
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401 1934-10-25 31 I.A 1; S.C.R.C. 1. Neither the Indian Association nor the Chinese were at full strength for their hockey fixture at Balestier Road on Friday and after exceptionally keen play the match was drawn each side scoring once. In the first period the home side401 words
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Article210 1934-10-25 31 Sepoy Lines Keats The Garrison G. C. The match between the Garrison Golf Club anc the Sepoy Lines Golf Club, played at the Garrison Golf Links on Sunday, resulted in a win for the Sepoy Lines Golf Club bv OV4 points T o 3%. The scores, Garrison players210 words
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834 1934-10-25 32 S. C. C. Lead At Half-Time But Then Concede 15 More Points. S.S.V.F. 23 points; S.C.C. 9 points. The Volunteers might have been playing together for weeks instead of making their first appearance of the season judging by the form they displayed834 words
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400 1934-10-25 32 Strong Defence Prevents Civilian Team From Scoring. United Services 1; Colts Nil. The Colts came up against one of the strongest hockey sides in Singapore at Tanglin on Saturday, when they lost to the United Services by a goal to nil. It was a400 words
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300 1934-10-25 32 < From Our Own Correspondent > Ipon, Oct. 20. In the inter-State hockey match played here today Selangor had little difficulty in oeating. Perak by three goals to one. Selangor were superior in every respect, their forwards combining well, and showing a ’complete understanding,300 words
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553 1934-10-25 32 Port Dickson. Oct i« j The R A F. Yacht Club dr.v„ un 6 i hundred odd miles from Sir P he meet the Port Dickson Yacht nuhV'* Sunday. The clubs were represent as follows, the R.A.F. team Linl S by Wing-Commander Burling ln553 words
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Article354 1934-10-25 1 proposal To Form New Company. Bghareho ders of Kuchai Tin DredgB Co.. Ltd., last week received the Blowing circular: Brhe directors consider that it is adHabie to wind up the company and torm a new company to take over Be undertaking and property of354 words
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Article50 1934-10-25 1 N *‘V Shares Command Hij? Premium. 'from Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 16. 1 e n °w Malacca Rubber shares ere °agerly bought today at a ♦•niuim of 3s. 9d. The shares were ea raise funds to repay the balC( of the 7 per cent, convertible re■cifiable debentures.50 words
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Article37 1934-10-25 1 Tht foreign exports of rubber from ana Madura during the month of ■Member, were as follows Estate Rubber. i ot Tons. Utex g grayed rubber 0 On* 1 rubber 5.718 other grades 2 Total TH37 words
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Article77 1934-10-25 1 Increase In 1934 Consumption. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 16. The following U.S. rubber statistics have ju- been issued CONSUMPTION Sept. 1934 Aug. 1934 Sept. 1933 tons tons tons 30.352 33.310 35.686 ARRIVALS 28.835 33.248 47.o52 STOCKS 359.667 362.646 334.636 AFLOAT 38.831 40.278 54.525 RECLAIM 7.02477 words
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Article185 1934-10-25 1 Dividend Of 5 Per Cent. Recommended. The report of Kempas, Limited for the year ended June 30. shows that operation for the year resulted in profit of $65,304 The balance brought forward from last year was $99,587 Leaving a balance of $164,892 which the directors recommend be dealt185 words
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Article51 1934-10-25 1 United Sua Betontr Rubber. Dealings in the following security have been allowed by the Committee of the Stock Exchange under Rule 159: United Sua Betong Rubber Estates. Ltd 137.202 new shares of £1 each, issued at .£2 10s. per ohare partly paid and fully paid, Nos. 603.512 to51 words
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Article141 1934-10-25 1 Reason For The Delay In Posting Allotments. Some delay is being occasioned in proceeding to allotment in connection with the issue of 120.000 Ordinary shores of £1 each of ,.ie Malacca Rubber Plantations at 22s. 6d. per share. The lists were open for five minutes on141 words
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Article90 1934-10-25 1 Shareholders Request Calling Up Of Liability. From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Oct. 15. The shareholders jf K.N.I.L.M. have requested the calling up of the liability of 2d. per 2s. share “because they c' •> not wish to hold shares with a liability which may be called up at90 words
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Article153 1934-10-25 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 1196th auction was held yesterday. when there ’as catalogued 1 260,627 lb. or 562.77 tons; offered 1.058.479 lb. or 472.53 tons; sold 761.921 lb. or 340.14 tons. Spot London 6%d. New York 14 1/16 cts. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet153 words
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Article41 1934-10-25 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) -..,ndon, Oct. 16. Karmen Rubber. Ltd announces a profit of £2.52t for the year ended May 31. 1934. A dividend of 3 per cent, is to be paid and the urn of £12.258 carried forward.41 words
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Article19 1934-10-25 1 Rubber outputs for September: Perak River Valley.—35,525 lb. Juru. —31.000 lb. Semanggol.—31,200 lb Malaka Pinda. —40,310 lb.19 words
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Article92 1934-10-25 1 Ayer Tengah And Radella. Shareholders of Ay?r Tengah Rubber Estates have been informed that the directors have accepted, on behalf of the company, a final assessment of 395,102 lb. for the restriction year 1934. The proportion applicable to the period f’om June to December 1934, is 230,47692 words
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Article181 1934-10-25 1 The f ,'llov inform M.,.. has been received from the Rubber Growers’ Association, through the Malayan Information Agency. Lon 1933. 1934 Jan.-Dee Aug. Sept. Tor. Tons. Tons. A. Net Exports 1. Ceylon 63,808 5,136 6,278 2. Other countries than Ceylon, Malaya and Netherlands East rodies (partly estimated >181 words
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Article60 1934-10-25 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contract* Spot Seller Prices A d. A s Nov.- Jan.Date L’don S’poro Oct. Dec. Mar. Oct. 18 6% 22% 23*4 24 25% 19 6% 23 23Vi 24% 25% 20 (i% 22% 23% 23 25% 22 6>i 22% 22% 23% 24% 23 6 13/1660 words
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Article26 1934-10-25 1 Oct. 18 Tin, S’pore Price $ll4 00 per picul 19 113 87% 20 114 00 22 114 00 23 114 00 24 114.0026 words
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Article836 1934-10-25 2 Seml-Gilt-Edged Stocks To Yield Up To 4 Per Cent. (From Our Own Correspondent). Oct. 2. The most recent batch of company reports and announcements has argu ed and Industrial recovery which even the most headstrong optimist would have been chary of prophesying a year or two ago.836 words
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304 1934-10-25 2 The following Information has been received from the Chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics. Batavia:— Acreage of tappable rubber not tapped at the end of August. 1934. ABC Totally ceased Partly ceased Total A B Territory Number Area Number Area Number Area of in of304 words
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Article200 1934-10-25 2 The following outputs are for September 1934 and the corresponding month of 1933 Pahang Consolidated Co., Ltd., 1934 3.948 pels.. 1933 1.310 pels. Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd. (A. Etam.. 193-» 820 pels. 128,400 yds. 560 hrs. run. 1933 251 pels Sungei Kinta Tin Dredging Ltd. 1934 662 pels.200 words
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Article585 1934-10-25 2 Piece Goods Inactive, BUYERS LACK CONFIDENCE. (From Our Own Correspondent, Manchester. Sent m The bearish sentiment in raw i. circles has continued to have verse effect upon trading conlf in the Manchester market Her there sellers report rather more? 1 quiry with prices being tested freer scale,585 words
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Article860 1934-10-25 3 FRASER CO.’S SHARE REPORT. industrial Values Marked Down. Fl st r and Co’s share report, dated vt 23, states: Nothing of any great moment has lappemu! during the past week to list mb the apathy of the local share inrket. and conditions in all sections enuin very much as they860 words
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Article129 1934-10-25 3 •From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 17. The following linal dividends (tax free) for the year ended June 30, 1934. have been announced: Singapore United Rubber Plantations, Ltd,. 2 per cent. Batak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd., s*/ 2 per cent. Rubana Rubber Estates. Ltd 3*/ 2 per cent.129 words
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249 1934-10-25 3 Ihe tollowing information has been received from the Chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics, Batavia. Foreign exports of rubber from Netherlands Indies during the month of August, 1934, (converted to long tons >i 2.240 lb.) in dry weight. (Revised figures) August 1934 Jan. to Aug.249 words
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Article66 1934-10-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 23. Tanjong Malim—Profit for the year ended June 30 £21,176; dividend 5 per cent, recommended; £22,497 forward. K M S. Rubber—Profit £7,377; dividend 5 per cent, recommended; £8,478 forward. Kalang—lnterim dividend 4 per cent, payable Nov. 1. Kuala Kubu—Profit £2,367, dividend 266 words
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Article78 1934-10-25 3 During the week ending Oct. 13, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 11,035 cases, of which 7,735 (70 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,150 (10 per cent.) cases to Canada, and 2,150 (20 per cent.) cases elsewhere. Total exports for the period Jan. 1 to78 words
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Article91 1934-10-25 3 Profit ol Batu Rata (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations to June 30th, £3.717 (against £324), plus £4,842 brought in; to depreciation £1.000 (same). DW. 2»/ 2 pc. (first Since 1928-29), £3,298; forward £4,261. Crop was *****9 lbs. (against 793,014 lbs.). Net sale price 5.45 d (3.48d.). Owing to continued91 words
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Article32 1934-10-25 3 <From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 18 Negotiations for the settlement of Germany’s rubber debts to Great Britai are progressing f 'ourably and an announcement is expected very shortly.32 words
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Article37 1934-10-25 3 From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 18. For the purpose of acquiring neighbouring property. Sungei Telor Malaya) Rubber Estate, Ltd., are issuing 291,700 one shilling 10 per cent, cumulative convertible preference shuns at 1%.37 words
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Article34 1934-10-25 3 From Our Own Correspondent). London, Oct. 20. Strathisla Perak) Rubber reports a profit for the year ended June 30 of £10,027. A dividend of 10 per cent, is recommended, carrying forward £6,572.34 words
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Article24 1934-10-25 3 From Our Own Correspondent). London, Oct. 20. Changhat Salak Is paying an interim dividend of 10 per cent, on the Preferred Ordinary.24 words
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Article34 1934-10-25 3 From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 23. Hevea Johore proposes to purchase Hock Lim Estate for £41,052 and to raise .£52,756 by the issue of 422.052 2s. ordinary shares at 2s. 6d.34 words
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Article18 1934-10-25 3 From Our Own Correspondent). London. Oct. 20. Broome Rubber Plantations are acquiring Balau Estate for £36,000.18 words
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Article809 1934-10-25 4 Fraser And Co's Quotations. Singapore, Oct. 24. AUnlaf. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers, tl £1 Asam Kumbang 36 6 38 6 £1 £1 Austral Malay 59 61/£1 £1 Bangrin Tin 26 27/1 1 Eatang Padang 0 38 0 31 1 1 Batu Caves 0 92 0 96809 words
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Article415 1934-10-25 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore, Oct. 24 SELLING. London. 4 months’ sight 2 4 7 32 London. 3 months' sight 2 4 3 London, 60 days’ sight 2 4 5 32 London. 30 days’ sight 2 4 London, demand 2 7 London. T.T. Lyons and Paris, demand 871 Hamburg,415 words
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Article277 1934-10-25 4 Last Night’s London Quotations. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London. Oct. 23. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Oct. 18 GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISH Rise or FaU Conversion Loan 5 r V277 words
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Article693 1934-10-25 4 Allasar (2 1 11; Alor Ponpsu (2 2 6M>; Anglo-Malay (£1) 14 9; Ayer Klining (£1) 31 6; Bagan Serai (£1) 13 3; Bahru (ftsL) (2 3/94; Banteng (£1) 25 74; Batang (2 1 1; Batu Caves (£l> 22 6; Batu Tiga (£1) 33 6;693 words
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642 1934-10-25 4 Capital Issue Clading Prices Paid Up Value Dividend Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt 454.175 1 3 p.c. int. a c year 28-2-35 Allenby ($1) 1.90 2or 19.) 200 216 779 1 Nil for year 30-9-33 ..Alor Gajah (SI) 155 160 439.125 1 Nil for642 words
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