The Straits Budget, 20 December 1934
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Title Section33 1934-12-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES rFSTAW.TOin>n xttt, a t [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1934. No. 4010. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.33 words
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Article1078 1934-12-20 1 IMPORTANT combined manoeuvres took place off Singapore during tin- week-end, when the Navy attacked” the island, which was defended by the R.A.F. and the m ilitary units. The exercises came to their climax on Saturday when the R.A.F. went out to locate and bomb the attacking1,078 words
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Article829 1934-12-20 2 Straits Times. December 13. Manoeuvres, such as those occurring Just now, are a reminder of the fact that Singapore is becoming a powerful fortress. Its importance, commercially and strategically, has been recognised for a century past, but its strategical value is now greatly enhanced, and this littleStraits Times. December 13. - 829 words
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Article968 1934-12-20 2 Straits Times, December 14 A rough analysis of the position of British interest rates was attempted in this column last week. The unward movement in gilt-edged stock prices has been so spectacular that it seems worth while to say something more about the matter from the stock marketStraits Times, December 14 - 968 words
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Article785 1934-12-20 2 considerably during 1934. Straits Times. Dec. 15. Tomorrow will see a landmark In the history of Malayan Journalism. The Sunday Times will complete the third year of what has been a phenomenally successful career, and it will publish an issue which will establish many records among English languageconsiderably during 1934. — Straits Times. Dec. 15. - 785 words
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Article959 1934-12-20 3 Straits Times, December 17. It is already clear that there is scarcely any hope of renewing the Washington Treaty or of securing a new agreement for limitation of the British. American and Japanese navies. Japan is determined to be the dominant Power in the Western Pacific—which really meansStraits Times, December 17. - 959 words
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Article257 1934-12-20 3 Straits Times. December 17. President Roosevelt lias got on to something” in his campaign to “take the profits out of war.” Opinion may vary as to the responsibility ol the great armament firms lor the actual occurrence of war. but undoubtedly when it does occur, itStraits Times. December 17. - 257 words
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Article694 1934-12-20 3 —Straits Times. December 18. Malaya’s new Governor and High Commissioner is definitely air-mind-ed.” and developments in the sphere ol commercial aviation are promised as a consequence. The public have been exhorted several times in recent years to work themselves into a state of enthusiasm about air—Straits Times. December 18. - 694 words
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Article683 1934-12-20 4 ment programme.—Straits Times. December 19. Political events ol the past few years have served to obscure the rapidity with which industrial expansion has been going on in China. During lulls between the more obtrusive incidents with which the country has so unhappily been afflicted, the scopement programme.—Straits Times. December 19. - 683 words
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Article295 1934-12-20 4 —Straits Times. Dec. 19. Tho Director of Medical and Health Services is the head of the Health Branch of the Straits Settlements. The Chief Health omcer, Singapore, is responsible for the health ot the port and the rural areas of the island, and also for school inspection both—Straits Times. Dec. 19. - 295 words
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Article17 1934-12-20 4 M. EL’VAINE.—At Singapore on December 11. 1934. *o Madge, wife of P. A. McElwaine, a daught.r.17 words
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Article33 1934-12-20 4 The engagement is announced of Irene Anne (Bunty) the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Adams of Penang to Mr. Hugh Shackleton. son of Mr. and Mrs. Shackleton of Slttingbourne. Kent.33 words
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Article41 1934-12-20 4 DICK—RENNIE.—At St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on Saturday, December 8, 1934, Alastair Mackay Dick son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dick of Edinburgh to Sally Clare Rennie elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. M. Rennie of Singapore and Birmingham.41 words
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Article126 1934-12-20 4 rpHE first newsreel ever transmitted by wireless has just been shown in Singapore at the Pavilion cinema It is very short and very bad Nevertheless it is a recognisable picture of Scott and Black after their arrival at Melbourne, and it is no worse, technically, than126 words
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Article100 1934-12-20 4 IfAVING the weltare of the bright young lads of the Cable Company at heart. I note with sorrow that the Straits Government has exempted the Cocos Islands from duties on liquor. As a matter of fact, the young men who staff the Coco* cable station really lead a100 words
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Article114 1934-12-20 4 IT was recently announced u. Bangkok that in connection with the Constitution Day celebrations a Siamese lady, and a pretty one at that, was prepared to sell a kiss to the highest bidder. The idea was that the fee paid should be given to some cause ot114 words
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Article123 1934-12-20 4 SQUARE FACE LOOKING at old European graves in this country, one cannot help wondering sometimes how many men were brought to an untimely death by boredom and drink. Here is a picture of planting life in Perak forty years ago, when life was hard and monotonous, and a bottle ot123 words
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Article109 1934-12-20 4 ESQUIRE O.A.G. ¥¥OW many people, when writing to Mr. Caldecott in his official capacity during his occupancy of Government House, addressed him correctly V No doubt the form of address which they did use was correct enough according to colonial custom, hut it they had wished to follow the Colonial109 words
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Advertisement88 1934-12-20 4 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 of88 words
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Obituary29 1934-12-20 4 DEATH. GIBBS—On Nov. 12, 1934, at Town End Reepham, Norfolk, Frederick John, aged C3 years, late of The Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.. Ltd., Singapore, after 32 years of suffering.29 words
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Article124 1934-12-20 5 INHERE is one objection to rubber restriction, from the manufacturers’ point of view, which has probably not occurred to most people in Malaya. The leading British, French and Italian tyre manufacturers, as well as three of the largest American companies. produce their own rubber, while their rivals124 words
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Article52 1934-12-20 5 AS an example of meticulous ac- curacy it would be difficult to beat the following extract from the accounts of the South Taiping Tin Dredging Co., covering the year ending Aug. 31. 1934 cts. By Dividends and Interest 49.020 40 By Transfer and Registration Fees 398 00 By Sundry52 words
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Article86 1934-12-20 5 AN encounter between Sir Frank Swettenham and Mr. H. G. Wells is amusingly described in the second volume of Mr. Wells’ Autobiography. Mr. Wells says: “I returned from the western front in 1916 with, among other things, a very clear conviction that cavalry was a useless nuisance86 words
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Article119 1934-12-20 5 OUT there was a war censorship ir. existence, and an excellent gentleman. Colonel Swettenham—or General. I forget which—who had foi some obscure reason been put in authority over the mind of England, presently summoned me to his presence and remonstrated with me over f he galley proofs119 words
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Article139 1934-12-20 5 I TOOK another set of proofs «Mr. Wells concludes), made no material changes in what I had said, s nt them to my publisher with my explicit assurance that the censor had seen a set. and then, though it hurt me greatly to destroy many of the139 words
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Article142 1934-12-20 5 THE Dindings transfer has revived interest in Perak in a remarkable photograph, faded copies of which are to be found In some of the older resthouses and hill bungalows of the F.M.S. It is a group picture of the seven British civilian and military officers who were142 words
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Article143 1934-12-20 5 A CHIEF’ S HOUSE. ITNDER the caption ‘‘A Rotting Relic the Straits Times recently pointed out that the model Malay house at Seremban required attention. The authorities have since taken the matter in hand, and the building is being dismantled tor re-erection after the necessary repairs have been done. The143 words
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Article102 1934-12-20 5 SAW the naval parade on Sunday morning from a launch in the Keppel Harbour channel, and I and my fellow-passengers were tremendously impressed by it. It seemed to me the finest naval spectacle ever seen at Singapore, where we so rarely get a close view of warships, and102 words
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Article95 1934-12-20 5 A friend of mine, for example, found himself among a group of Chinaborn Chinese of the labouring class at Jardine’s Steps. As the destroyers came in view these spectators pointed to the huge bulk of a Dollar liner, then to the comparatively tiny destroyers, and gesticulated in astonishment95 words
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Article123 1934-12-20 5 PERSONALLY, I should have thought that practically everybody nowadays, and particularly the inhabitants of a seaport, knows enough about naval matters to realise that the true significance oi a destroyer cannot be judged by its size, so it is difficult to say Just how much weight there123 words
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Article123 1934-12-20 5 WfAS it by accident or design that the Keppel was the leading destroyer in the procession If the latter, it was a pleasing gesture and a timely compliment by the China Squadron of today to the memory of the man who first proved the value of Keppel Harbour123 words
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Article120 1934-12-20 5 “THE LITTLE ADMIRAL. OIR HARRY KEPPEL, who was affectionately known as the Little Admiral,” was immensely popular among the civilian community of Singapore. He first came out to Malayan waters in the 24-gun frigate Magicienne in 1834, when he served in a boat expedition sent to blockade the Linggi river120 words
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Article124 1934-12-20 5 A LTHOUGH Keppel Harbour was not used as a harbour for 30 years after Singapore was born, deepsea sailors were familiar with its main channel long before that. It is a popular fallacy that the Portuguese galleons used to be warped through the Tebrau Straits between Singapore124 words
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Article143 1934-12-20 5 EXCELLENT communications and» splendid liaison between the Services made possible two rescues of an ultra-modern type in local waters on Sunday When a torpedo bomber crashed on a small island during the manoeuvres its crew sent off a wireless message, which was received at the Air Base. Flying boats143 words
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Article136 1934-12-20 5 ‘‘/COMPLETELY sold out” was the answer which had to be Riven to many people inquiring for extra copies of the 80-page Sunday Times on Sunday. This Christmas number went like hot cakes as soon as the early edition appeared on the streets on Saturday night, and in more136 words
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Article103 1934-12-20 5 asked to help a local broad* casting company the Strait* Settlements Government is said to have replied with a firm refusal.” A similar decision has been taken by the F.M.S. Government, and one must begin to ask whether the Malayan governments, despite the precedents set by Great103 words
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Article106 1934-12-20 5 it be that the ***** in the woodpile is the tremendously powerful Moscow station? This station is being used continually to spread Communist propaganda in the Far East, and a friend tells me that he actually heard a subversive speech in Malay from this station a few nights106 words
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Article103 1934-12-20 5 A DETAILED description oi tin* route followed by early European navigators through Keppel Harbour, re--1 erred to in these notes, is given by Floris, who experienced it in 1613. He says: “Here (two leagues from Singapore) wee tooke a pilott to bring us thorougn the Straighte of Sinca103 words
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Article136 1934-12-20 6 And the flood being done, which runneth heere very strong, wee were lorced to come to an ancker, Juste by the rocke which lyeth in the middest of the Straighte (probably the Meander shoal), att larboord aboute l\' 2 fadden under water and although wee did not touche136 words
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Article124 1934-12-20 6 A COLLEAGUE of mine, leaning over the side of a Straits Steamship coaster at Port Swettenham the other day. saw a pathetic incident in the short and simple annals of the poor.” The ship w r as leaving and was a yard or so from the wharf when124 words
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Article114 1934-12-20 6 OUT Straits Steamship skippers are kindly folk, and the rope had not yet been cast ofT from one bollard, so the ship slowly swung back and th family were hauled and pushed aboard. Narrow escape, however, was followed by tragedy, for no sooner had the ship cast114 words
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Article84 1934-12-20 6 AN Asiatic reader writes to say that in view of the frequent prosecutions of Singapore shopkeepers for cruelty to birds and animals, a booklet which he has picked up in Kelly and Walsh’s shop is interesting. This booklet, which advertises a European cookery book, gives the following recipe84 words
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Article99 1934-12-20 6 TIORRIBLE. is it not? I for one shall avoid dressed crab in future. But p< rhaps we can extract some comfort from the following comment: I think all biologists would agree that, so far as we can know anything about such matters, pain, as human beings know pain,99 words
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Article97 1934-12-20 6 AS one who has a safe if prosaic office job. and never allows his syce to drive faster than thirty miles an hour owing to the state of his jangled Journalistic nerves. I have been meditating upon the recent adventures of Leading Aircraftsman Frisby. Two months97 words
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Article80 1934-12-20 6 LAST Sunday L. A. C. Frisby was aloft in a bomber when the engine conked out at a height of 300 feet. A minute later Frisby found himsell swimming in the sea with two broken ribs, and he continued to swim until picked up by a destroyer.80 words
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Article100 1934-12-20 6 WHE rules adopted for the guidance of its members by the New Life movement in China are so edifying that I cannot refrain from publishing a selection here I- Refrain from creating any i sound while drinking or chewing. II- 1. Clothes should be kept clean and in good100 words
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Article151 1934-12-20 6 Mr. G. M. Knocker And Miss Beverly Glenning. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dee. 13. State rugger player, air pilot, company sergeant major in the M S V R and keen yachtsman, Mr. G. M Knocker, of Messrs. Han Ison Barkei and Co., Ltd., it151 words
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Article454 1934-12-20 6 A Merry Burlesque This Week. Singapore’s pantomime season opened this week at the Victoria Theatre with another rollicking S.V.C. show written and staged by Private T. W. Murray, and it promises to go over In a big way. This season the theme that has been knocked into topical454 words
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Article209 1934-12-20 6 An Opinion. A K.L. RESTAURATEURS APPLICATION. <From Our Own Correspor.dtun Kuala Lumpur, Dec 18 Beer is not liked by everyone- unfortunately! This is the opinion of Mr. Lee Wong Kee. a local Chinese restaurateur who runs a well-knswn garden cafe Here. He used this opinion209 words
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Article37 1934-12-20 6 Find Of Secret Society Documents. (From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 18. The police have arrested another Chinese in connection with the find of secret society documents in a house in Pudu Road yesterday.37 words
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Article73 1934-12-20 6 New Heavy Artillery Brigade. An exclusively foreshadowed In the Straits Times, the newly formed 9th Brigade < Heavy» Royal Artillery, is to be stationed at Changi. Lt.-Col. V. R. Purkhardt, who arrived on Dec. 6. has assumed command. There are new two brigades of heavy artillery73 words
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Article41 1934-12-20 6 It is understood that His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas has consented to be a guest of the United Planters’ Association of Malaya at a luncheon to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 23.41 words
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Article892 1934-12-20 7 LOCAL PERSONAL Mr. Edward I. Ponniah, of Seremban, is on a short visit to Singapore Miss Sophia Blacknure arrived in Singapore from Australia by the Nieuw Zeeland. Mr. W. F. Mavor, of Kuala Lumpur, is a passenger from London by the •Naldera.” due at Penang today. Dr. W. J. Vickers,892 words
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Article200 1934-12-20 7 The following left by the Kashima Maru which sailed on Dec. 14 f ov Penang. Colombo and Europe: Mr D W Gregory. Miss D W. Rag n Mr and Mrs. J. Pupoport. Mr. D. G. Bhagwat. Mr. A. C '>*ve Gowda, Mr. and Mrs L V. Keeler, Miss200 words
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Article77 1934-12-20 7 Tlu »ol low in? are sailing by the Fii'nia for Colombo and Europe: Prol. and Mrs 4. R. Hoetink. Maste H R. Hoetink Miss C Nemehinowich. Dr J O Feenstra. ah. G F. Sutton. Master Charles K. Sutton. Master Anlh ny L. Sutton. Miss Susanne M. Sutton. Miss Ann**77 words
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Article579 1934-12-20 7 Saturday, Dec. 2 Lord and Lady Baden-Powell and the Misses Baden-Powell left Government House. Monday, Dec. 3 I In the morning Capt. L. V. Wells, R.N., called on His Excellency at Gov’ernment House. His Excellency presided at a meeting ol the Legislative Council held at the Council Chamber.579 words
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Article252 1934-12-20 7 Mental Hospital Head Retires. Members of the staff ol the Mental Hospital. Singapore, and friends said goodbye to their head. Dr. E. R. Stone, who is retiring, and to Mrs. Stone last week. On their way to a tea party Dr. and Mrs. Stone252 words
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Article179 1934-12-20 7 Mr. J. A. C. Kemp And Miss Rachel Dick. In the ancient parish church of Corley, Coventry, on Dec. 1 Mr. James Aubrey Campbell Kemp, of Stingel Besi, Federated Malay States, son of Mr. and Mrs. D H. Kemp, ol Church Lane, Corley, was married to Miss Rachel Barclay179 words
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112 1934-12-20 7 IHs many lriends in Singapore will be pleased to learn that Lieut.-Comdr. r. A W Johnson, M.V.O RN. was recently promoted to Commander on the retired list. This Is pai ticularly ,:;»tilying to Cornell Johnson in view of the fact that, automatic system of112 words
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Article1458 1934-12-20 8 UTTERED WORTHLESS CHEQUE. Ex-Probationary Inspector In S.S. Police. Pleading guilty to a charge of cheating, T. C. Groves, a European ex-officer of the Straits Settlements Police Force, was sentenced to two months imprisonment on Tuesday by Mr. J. M. Brander, the third magistrate. Groves was arrested1,458 words
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Article53 1934-12-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Dec 15. In a bankruptcy case in the Supreme i Court today Mr Justice Howes made! ar adjudication order aga’nst Mr. Au Phin Yeang residing at Anderson Road. feluk Anson. Mr. Phin Yeang is a Justice of the Peace for the53 words
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Article80 1934-12-20 8 The Anglo-Chinese Boys’ school. Teluk Anson, Lower Perak, held their annual prize giving on Dec. 14. The Rev. Mr. Patterson said he had good news for the students as Mrs. David Graham had again promised to give a silver medal, to be called The King’s Jubilee Medal, 1935,80 words
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Article55 1934-12-20 8 Before Mr Norman Grice, the second magistrate, a middle-aged Chinese, Lim Ah Lek appeared on a charge of extortion or, alternatively on three charges of cheating by impersonation. Ah Lek had been arrested by DetectiveInspector Haynes. After recording the evidence of two of the women alleged to have55 words
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Article, Illustration62 1934-12-20 8 An eight-year-Oid Chinese boy died within a few minutes after being run ever by a motor lorry In Pekin Street. His hips and left thign were crushed b? the wheels and he died before ambulance dressers could render aid. The lorry was driven by a Chinese.62 words
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Article80 1934-12-20 8 Visit To Angkor Wat With Miss Shelley. tFrom Our Own Correspondent.* Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 12. The Chief Secretary to Government (Hon. Mr. M. B. Shelley>, Miss Shelley and Mr. D. H. Hampshire are. it is understood, leaving for Bangkok tomorrow on holiday. They Intend to visit Hua80 words
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Article108 1934-12-20 8 The following passengers left Singapore by the Africa Maru ior East and South Africa and South America Mr Palpi) E Gray Mr. and Mrs. T Inul, Mr Alexander M. Younger. Mrs. Mande Young, Miss Jean Mairscurry. Mrs. Violet A. Bryan, Mr. Raymond Bryan. Mrs. Ethel Ussher, Mrs. Tseng108 words
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Article155 1934-12-20 8 The following are booked for Straits ports by the Jutland)* which left Marseilles on Dec. 12 and is due in Singapore on Jan. 5: Lieut.-Col. W. Salicath, Mr. P- L Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Shannon. Prof. Siren, Consul. K. Ekmun. Mrs. Ekman Mrs. E. Dlment. Ms Diment,155 words
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Article1111 1934-12-20 9 UTTERLY FUTILE.” Sir, —Whether or not the abolition 1 oi regulated brothels results In an increase in the incidence oi venereal disease has been the subject of much speculation in Malaya. In Europe it has been proved beyond a doubt that abolition has prevented the spread of the disease, and1,111 words
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Article169 1934-12-20 9 Sir—Various opinions have been expressed on the propriety of the municipality rendering financial assistance to the proposed new broadcasting com- p .ny. but I have seen no comment in print on what appears to me a very important point Under the terms of the draft licence the company169 words
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Article1264 1934-12-20 9 Sir.—lt may perhaps be argued that if the population hypothesis does not account for the 48 per cent, and the 64 per cent, drop in venereal disease, it does at least for 7 per cent., leaving 1 the balance of 41 per cent, and1,264 words
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Article764 1934-12-20 10 IS IT A FARCE Sir,—l congratulate you on raising the question of the working of the rubber control scheme. If we are going to have restriction, by all means let it be based on some sound foundation, independent of what are termed “basic years.” Let each estate have its quota764 words
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Article901 1934-12-20 10 Sir,— As a woman who walks a great deal alone. I entirely agree with Mr. Herbert Slape’s letter regarding the rickshi pest. Even in Orchard Road I have several times had a ricksha coolie walking beside me. trying to force me into the drain, and I have frequently901 words
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Article184 1934-12-20 10 Rumours In Circulation Before The War. Sir.—Are we sure that the construction of a canal through the Isthmus of Kra was not under serious consideration at one time? I returned to Kuala Lumpur in the latter half of 1910 after an absence of over two years in184 words
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Article187 1934-12-20 10 From Fleet Street To Singapore. Mr. W Smith arrived in Singapore the Fushimi Maru on Sundav to take over the general managership of t h* group of three newspapers by the Straits Times Press Ltd Since 1927 Mr. Smith has been Lon don manager of187 words
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3345 1934-12-20 11 OPEN VERDICT. Poison “Probably Self Administered. 4N OPEN VERDIC1 ol death from poisoning was returned n bv the Singapore coroner on Saturday at the adjourned inquest on Mr. Y. Nishimura, the well-known Japanese business man, who died suddenly in the special branch! police offices last week.3,345 words
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Advertisement105 1934-12-20 11 LABZIi, If in in Aort in ih to««n jomr Mill ial. U im Ik* MHUh Ik* 1m tjHM B apTKX waILM I Ho HmM or kuw I* Eaiutl /*A«a\ •Mum li knifM, mlunmli *f 1 tMUHMkU (TOH oUoalo of ororr M* **4l *OA I s«n HTt of Ik* worM jNiMwfr105 words
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Article, Illustration255 1934-12-20 12 To Marry Mr. H. G. G. Riches. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 17. The engagement of another wellknown and popular couple. Mr. H. G. G. Riches and Miss Enid Holland, is announced today. Mr. Riches, son of the late Mr. H. G. F. Riches,255 words
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Article137 1934-12-20 12 Death Of Well-Known Malayan In London. Cabled news has been received )r the sudden death of Mr. A. R. Morgan which occurred, in London on December 8. says the Pinang Gazette. He was 51 years of age. Mr. Morgan came to Malaya over 30 years ago137 words
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Article26 1934-12-20 12 There were 200 deaths in Singapore during the week ending Dec. 8, states the Municipal Health report. Of this number two were European women.26 words
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Article284 1934-12-20 12 SINGAPORE—PEN ANG AIR SERVICE. Local Company To Be Formed. It is revealed that first steps to wards the establishment of an internal air service in British Malaya have already been taken and it is expected that within the next twelve months a passenger and mail service between Singapore and Penang284 words
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Article55 1934-12-20 12 The annual prize day of the Strait® Union English School was held or. Dec. 14 wnen Mr. P Doraikanoo, the director of the Institution, presided. Miss Eileen Moss distributed the prizes. The director, exhorted the boys to work hard and emulate those who have won prizes55 words
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Article47 1934-12-20 12 A Malay female leper is reported n have escaped from the Leper Settlement at Yio Chu Kang Road. The woman. Rahmah binte Rasip aged 30. was last seen on Dec. 6. haying been admitted to the Leper Settlement from Malacca on June 147 words
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Article1246 1934-12-20 13 Advance In Singapore’s Defence Plans. R. A. F. LOCATE NAVY. COMBINED manoeuvres off Singapore during the week-end are understood to have proved of great value to the military authorities. The aim of the exercises was to test the defences of Singapore. The attacking naval force made1,246 words
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Article43 1934-12-20 13 A Chinese passenger sitting in the lront seat of a motor bus was thrown into the drain when the bus collided with a cable post in South Bridge Road. He was picked up with head wounds which were not serious.43 words
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Article887 1934-12-20 13 Naval Pageant For Singapore. GREAT CROWDS. The Cumberland And Ten Destroyers. (Hy Our Special Correspondent.) A IH)l NT) a hijrh wooded headland appeared the hows and superstructure of a warship. Dark ffivy above and silver grey below, she rounded the point with tantalising and feminine887 words
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1629 1934-12-20 14 DELAYED BY HEADWINDS. Sir Shenton Thomas On The New Service. THK first regular air mail from London to Australia passed through Singapore last week end. “The day of local air services is not far oiT.” declared Sir Shenton Thom »s at the Air1,629 words
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Article73 1934-12-20 14 Coolie On Charge of Double Murder. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang Dec 14. The preliminary inquiry opened yesterday at the Nibong Tebal police court into a charge of double murder preferred against a Tamil, Gopal. an estate coolie. Accused is also charged with at tempted murder of two73 words
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Article272 1934-12-20 14 Destroyer Rescues Six Men. Two bombers of No. 100 squad™,, Stationed at Seletar crashed while n turning from the manoeuvres in »h China Sea on Sunday. The crews were rescued by H.M. Destroyer Wre. 6 The men were not injured"excem Leading Aireraitman Frlsby. who272 words
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Article88 1934-12-20 14 Samsu Down 15-Foot Well <From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur. Dec 13. Acting on information, custonw officers visited a house in Ulu Goeibak, yesterday. Ten feet from the house was a 15-foot-deep well, nearby a long ladder. An officer descended into the well with the aid of88 words
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135 1934-12-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondent 1 Seremban, Dec 14. The Negri Sembilan Teachers Association entertained its president. Mr. R. J. Huddie, European master. King George V School, Seremban, and Mrs. Huddie at a farewell tea-party on tne eve of their departure on home leave. There was a135 words
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Article501 1934-12-20 15 ST A TE SER VICE AT ST. ANDRE tryLOCAL FESTIVITIES. THE silver jubilee of His Majesty King George will be celebrated throughout Malaya on May 6, 1935. An official statement setting out thi preliminary arrangements was issued in Singapore. Accession Day (May 6) will be501 words
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Article254 1934-12-20 15 Old Residents Return. BISHOP OLDHAM AND MISS BLACKMORE. Three former residents of Singapore whose memories of this city go back to the eighties have returned. They are Bishop F. W. Oldham, Mrs. Oldham and Miss Sophia Blackmore. It was in 1885 that Bishop and Mrs. Oldham254 words
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Article69 1934-12-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, Dec. 10. Two Chinese, Wong Hee and a woman named Wan Yut Wah, appealed today before the Hon. Mr. Justice N. D. Mudie in the Seremban Supreme Court against a conviction and fine imposed by the Seremban magistrate for having in their possession69 words
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39 1934-12-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 14. The British Resident, as president of the Gardens Golf Club will open the Christmas party for children and be the judge of the fancy dress display.39 words
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Article1027 1934-12-20 15 13 Per Cent. More Trade. BIG DEFICIT. Reserve Fund Now “Dangerously Low.” Singapore Harbour Board report states that aggregate trade dealt with at the wharves during the year was 13 per cent, more than the previous year. The report contains a warning that as the deficits during1,027 words
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Article1537 1934-12-20 16 Rubber Roadways—Experimental Blocks Is Cost Prohibitive? —Waterproofing Uses—Big Demand For Dunlopillo —Slump Over But Patience Still Needed. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) IAt i week I discussed articles in the 1 Financial Supplement of the Straits Budget ol special Interest to rubber. I will now turn to another1,537 words
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Article314 1934-12-20 16 At Imbi Village. GOVERNMENT NOT GIVING GRANT. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 13. There is a very urgent need for an Anglican church in Imbi village, an eastern suburb of Kuala Lumpur the population of which has growm enormously. Although hopes are entertained,314 words
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Article279 1934-12-20 16 Drastic Cut In Grants In Selangor. From Our Own Correspondent,) Kuaa Lumpur, Dec. 13 Two of the Christian mission schools in Kuala Lumpur. St. Mary’s Girl’s School and the Pudu English School will be placed in a very difficult financial position next year as the result279 words
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Article, Illustration90 1934-12-20 17 Singapore Town seen from the Harbour. Mr. David King, of Mengkibol. Johore, was married at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, on Saturday, to Miss Gladys Florence Brice. The Rev. Stephen Band officiated. Lady Shcnlon Thomas .it the lamili" Sports. M a ,i« i Kussrll I90 words
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Article, Illustration140 1934-12-20 18 VOLUNTEER DEFENDERS IN NAVAL “ATTACK ON SINGAPORE—MANOEUVRES PICTURES. II M S. Facie. lI.M S. Cumberland which led t u c Navy’s “attack” on Singapore. busy scene* at S.V.C. Drill Hall. A party of “C” Scottish Co. S.V.C. receiving ground sheets and ammunition for use during night operations. I I ouiider140 words
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Article, Illustration167 1934-12-20 20 Medical College Cnion. General Committee for the year 1934-1935. Standing from left :—S. Velnpillay (Hockey apt.) K. Sivagnanam (Soccer Capt Chan Ah Kow (Athletic apt.) Molul. Din (Cricket Cant.) Sulaiman bin Attas (Rugby apt Sitting from left —II. Visuvanathan (Hon. Editor) Koli Eng Poh (Hon. Sports167 words
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Article404 1934-12-20 21 Reply To Mr. Frisby. WHY AMERICA IS BUYING LESS TIN. THE spotlight of the London financial world was 1 focussed on Mr. John Howeson last week. This potent figure in tin politics directed a blast of oratory at Mr. Henry Frisby, the chairman of {he Pahang404 words
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Article553 1934-12-20 21 Remarkable Outburst By Lord Hewart. London, Dec- 12. A sensational outburst by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Hewart, electrified the normally calm atmosphere of the House of Lords last night when he attacked the Lord Chancellor, Lord Sankey, on the Supreme Court Judicature (Amendment) Bill which553 words
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Article707 1934-12-20 21 Reuter. No Sinister Or Improper Design.” London, Dec. 14. Rarely has a debate in the House of Lords been attended with such interest as when the House reassembled this afternoon for the purpose of discussing the Supreme Court Judicature Bill. The galleries were packed by members of theReuter. - 707 words
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Article73 1934-12-20 21 —Reuter. Export Duty Decreased In N.I. Batavia, Dec. 13. Tiie basic export duty on, native rubber from Dec. 16 will be decreased from 20 cents to 16 cents per kilogram, dry weight. The object is to stimulate native production which, in the last few months, lias been below—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article303 1934-12-20 22 America’s Deep Concern. BRITISH MEDIATION. New Situation After Christmas. London, Dec. 11. It is believed that the naval talks may be adjourned this week or next for an extended Christmas holiday, but the report is not yet confirmed officially. If an adjournment takes place now, the303 words
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Article46 1934-12-20 22 Reuter Wireless. Oslo, Dec. 10. The Nobel Peace Prize for 1933 has been awarded to Sir Norman Angell and that for 1934 to Mr. Arthur Henderson. It is worth about £1,000. Mr. Henderson was awarded the Carnegie Peace Prize of over £2,000, in 1933.Reuter Wireless. - 46 words
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Article49 1934-12-20 22 —Reuter. Geneva, Dec. 14. The League has circulated to the Powers the resolutions of the Opium Advisory Committee passed on June 2 specially requesting the Powers possessing extraterritorial rights in China to take measures to deport or otherwise punish their nationals found guilty of illicit trafficking.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article183 1934-12-20 22 Reuter. Deal With Japan. APPROVED BY AMERICAN NAVY DEPARTMENT. Washington, Dec. 11. The amazing revelation that the firm of du Pont de Nemours arranged with the United States War Department in 1922 to obtain from army reserve stocks 160,000 rounds of ammunition, to sell to Japan, wereReuter. - 183 words
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Article132 1934-12-20 22 .—Reuter. Half*A-Million People Stricken Down. Colombo, Dec. 13. Half a million people are stricken down with malaria in Colombo. This is the worst epidemic for 20 years and is attributed to the great drought. About 70,000 people are being treated in hospitals and dispensaries, but many.—Reuter. - 132 words
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Article85 1934-12-20 22 workers living there.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Seventy-Three Accused Face Death Sentence. Moscow, Dec. 5. The trial of 73 suspects in connection with the Kiroff murder will begin in Moscow on Dec. 13 before the Supreme Court. High treason and the preparation of terrorist acts are alleged against the accused, all ofworkers living there.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 85 words
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Article28 1934-12-20 22 —Reuter. New York. 11. Mrs. Vanderbilt has filed notice of appeal to the Supreme Court against the decision of Judge Carew concerning her daughtei Gloria.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article208 1934-12-20 22 —Reuter Wireless. Big Offer For Petrol Monopoly Berlin, Dec. 12. Following the denial of the report of the Royal Dutch offer of a loan to Germany, it is now alleged that a British-Dutch-American group proposed to pay 1,500 million marks in three instalments for a thirty—Reuter Wireless. - 208 words
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Article120 1934-12-20 22 —Reuter. A 100 Per Cent. American Service. New’ York. Dec. 11 The International Mercantile Marine is discontinuing the Red Star sailings with the departure of the Westernland for Antwerp tomorrow. She and the Belgenland and Pennland will be sold or scrapped in conformity with the l.M.M. plans—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article68 1934-12-20 22 —Reuter. More Executions In Russia. Minsk, Dec. 11. Nine persons, charged, in accordance with the recent anti-terrorist decree, before the military tribunal with organising and committing terrorist acts against Soviet officials in White Russia, were sentenced to dea*h and immediately shot. Three others were detained for further investigation.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article58 1934-12-20 22 Reuter Wireless. Sir John Simon And Armaments. London, Dec. 11. It is understood that a writ has been issued on behalf of Sir John Simon in respect of statements that he is interested in armament firms and that his conduct of foreign affairs thereby is aflected. TheReuter Wireless. - 58 words
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Article230 1934-12-20 22 Reuter. Demented Women. SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS op DELAY. Lansing (Mich.), I) ec p> The actual deathroll in the Kern’s Hotel fire disaster is unlikely ever to be known, but 14 persons are de finitely accounted for as dead, 70 as missing and 24 as injured. Tales ofReuter. - 230 words
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Article79 1934-12-20 22 world crisis in shipping— Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Reason For German Decision. Berlin. Dec. 8. Surprise has been occasioned here by the official announcement thai the N.D.L. has sold the two motorships “Neptune” and “Merkur” to the well known firm of Australian shipowners. Burns Philp. The two vessels had justworld crisis in shipping— Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 79 words
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Article97 1934-12-20 22 —Reuter. London, Dec. 12. In the House of Commons, on the final day of the Indian debate, a Labour amendment urging that the India Bill should be based on the report of the Labour members of the Select Committee, in order to provide for eventual Dominion Status—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article60 1934-12-20 22 are also on the Commission.— Reu Wireless. Geneva, Dec 7 The United States has informed the League that she is willing to join supervisory commission to be establis ed in Buenos Aires in an effort to t>t n«j about peace between Paraguay an Bolivia. Five Southare also on the Commission.—Reu Wireless. - 60 words
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Article27 1934-12-20 22 .—Reuter. Amsterdam, Dec. H The first Dutch air-liner to fl.v :U Atlantic will take off at midnight Casablanca, and is due a Curacao Dec. 22.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article169 1934-12-20 23 Reuter. Heavy Death-Roll. VICTIMS INCLUDE STATE LEGISLATORS. I.an-inn (Michigan), Dec. 11. A hundred out of approximately two hundred quests at Kern’s Hotel are accounted for, and it is anticipated that many of those missing will be found safe. The police believe that between 20 and 50Reuter. - 169 words
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Article112 1934-12-20 23 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Australia And Germany Negotiating. London, Dec. 9. Negotiations are proceeding between German and Australian interests which have for their object the conclusion of a barter agreement for wool, after the fashion of the recently concluded agreement between Germany and South Africa, according to a Dally MallAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 112 words
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Article89 1934-12-20 23 Reuter. Britain Again Not Paying. London. Dec. 11. Mr. Neville Chamberlain. Chancellor of the Exchequer, intimated today that Great Britain is not paying the December instalment of the American debt A Note has been sent to America pointing out that the considerations which governed the Government’*: decision— Reuter. - 89 words
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Article55 1934-12-20 23 Reuter Wireless Paris. Dec 6. The Agricultural Committee has rejected the article in the Wheat Bill providing for financing the Govern m °nt purchase of surplus stocks by the imposition of a milling tax. It was reported that M. Flandin was not prepared to amend the Bill, andReuter Wireless - 55 words
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Article343 1934-12-20 23 —Reuter. Friendship And Material Help. London, Dec. 11. 1 lie C hinese Minister in London, Mi. Quo lai-c.ii, gave a luncheon today in honour of Mr. Yu Fei-peng, I C hinose Vice-Minister of Communications, General Siu Zing-Yao, I leader of the Mission’s military j section, General—Reuter. - 343 words
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Article56 1934-12-20 23 —Reuter Wireless Charge Against Arsenal Employee. London. Dec 8. Williams Burges, described as a second grade computer, ol the Royal Arsenal. Woolwich, has been charged at Bow Street under the Ollloial Secrets' Act. Burges, who is middle-aged was in the dock lor n| V a minutes and—Reuter Wireless - 56 words
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Article142 1934-12-20 23 .—Reuter. I Secret Police Active. i COUNTESS’S TEA PARTY I RAIDED. Berlin, Dec. 14. A Nazi clean-up involving high Nazi Party and Storm Troop officials is believed to lie behind a number of arrests carried out by the secret police during the last few days. Following.—Reuter. - 142 words
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Article110 1934-12-20 23 Business Houses And Banks Co-operate. Chicago, Dee. 14. The Sears Roebuck mail order house has announced the incorporation of a new subsidiary company to be known as Scars International. Incorporated, for the furtherance of foreign trade. It will be headed by Mr. G. F. Dixon, formerly of110 words
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Article41 1934-12-20 23 .—Reuter. Captured Americans Found Dead. Shanghai, Dec. 13 The bodies of Mr. John Stam and his wife Betty have been found, says a telegram received by the China Island Mission. The fate of the daughter is not mentioned.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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72 1934-12-20 23 Parents’ Bodies Found Child Missing. —Reuter Nanking. Dec. 14. The bodies of Mr. John Stam and his wife Betty were found among the dead after a battle 17 miles from Tsingteh, where Government troops engaged 3,000 Communists who. after pillaging the town, retreated with the missionaries. There is little hope—Reuter - 72 words
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Article116 1934-12-20 23 i.—Reuter Vienna, Dec. 11. A demonstration unparalleled in the history of the Vienna Mat" Opera occurred when Herr Clemens Krauss. the present Director, who has been appointed by General Goering to succeed II wan (tier as director of theßerl n State Opera, conducted Verdis Falstaff.”i.—Reuter - 116 words
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Article403 1934-12-20 23 American Move. ROOSEVELT’S DRAMATIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Washington, Dec. 12. President Roosevelt sprang a surprise on the country today with the announcement that he has called a conference to map out a programme of legislation with regard to war profits. He declared: I believe that the time—Reuter. - 403 words
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Article54 1934-12-20 23 .—Reuter Lisbon. Dec. 11. The lower districts of Lisbon. Oporto and other towns are flooded owing to very heavy rains and gales throughout the country I'he ports ot Leixoe* and Oporto are closed to navigation Many trawlers are in danger and m sloop Is adrift. Its crew of.—Reuter - 54 words
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Article231 1934-12-20 24 Reuter. ('ohwebs Cleared.” PREPARING FOR 1 CONFERENCE. I/ondon, Dec. 13. No date has been fixed for the resumption of the naval talks, w hieh will probably never be resumed, and the necessary preparations for the Naval Conference of 1935 will be left to diplomatic channels. Washington, Dec..— Reuter. - 231 words
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Article84 1934-12-20 24 i.— Reuter. Gloomy Prophecy By Mr. Douglas. New York, Dec. 13. That the Administration’s Recovery programme is leading to an inevitable currency collapse, which would be a ghastly social and economic calamity, was prophesied by Lewis Douglas, formerly President Roosevelt’s Budget Director, in an address here. Hei.—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article67 1934-12-20 24 —Reuter Delegates Await Further Audience. London, Dec. 13. The Siamese delegation is awaiting the date for the further audience to be fixed by the King, which may be within the next couple of days. Meanwhile no developments are likely. Yesterday’s talk was described by Chao Phya.—Reuter - 67 words
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Article27 1934-12-20 24 Home Rule tc Formosa —Reuter Wireless. Tokio, Dec. 11. The Minister for the Colonies has recommended the Cabl iet to grant Home Rule tc Formosa —Reuter Wire-Home Rule tc Formosa —Reuter Wireless. - 27 words
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Article66 1934-12-20 24 Ihrottle the Boland system.—Reuter. Vincent Boland Claims $200,000 Damages. Cleveland (Ohio), Dec. 13. Ely Culbertson will have his next Bridge battle in court. Vincent Boland, author of a Bridge bidding system, has filed a suit, claiming $200,000 damages against Culbertson Hal Sims and the American BridgeIhrottle the Boland system.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article163 1934-12-20 24 —Reuter Sir A. Geddes On Stock Reduction. London. Dec. 11 The great expansion of home consumption of copper, which was even greater than during the boom years, would not have materialised if prices had not fallen, stated ,the chairman, Sir Auckland Geddes. at yesterday’s meeting of the Rhokana—Reuter - 163 words
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Article67 1934-12-20 24 —Reuter. To Spend Christmas In Auckland. Wellington. Dec. 15. The Duke of Gloucester arrived here from Brisbane today and was welcomed by large crowds. Including numbers who had arrived from the provinces by special trains and excursion steamers. His Royal Highness will spend Christmas at Government—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article185 1934-12-20 24 Impressions Of Chinese Mission. London, Dec. 13. Mr. Mao Tengr-chu, leader of the aviation section of the Chinese mission, interviewed by Reuter, expressed his warmest appreciation of the kindness and assistance received everywhere. Under the guidance of officers specially assigned by the Air Ministry, he said, he185 words
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Article86 1934-12-20 24 Reuter. Hotv Allied Debts Were A massed Washington, Dec. 13. Figures showing war-time profits of from 20 to 362 per cent, on invested capital by scores of companies manufacturing war material were submitted to the Senate Inquiry Committee. There were numerous cases of large companies which showed profits.—Reuter. - 86 words
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257 1934-12-20 24 .—Reuter. London, Dee. 13. The closing stages of the momentous debate on the report of 1 the Select Committee on Indian re-1 forms were heard by a packed House! of Commons. All the galleries were, full of eager visitors and every seaC »n the House.—Reuter. - 257 words
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Article237 1934-12-20 24 —Reuter Germany’s Concentration Camps. Berlin, Dee. 13. The retention of the eomvntra. tion camps is an essential part of the process of aubduinjr C„m nuinism in Germany, averred G™ Goenng in an address on this ject at a gathering of diplomats, foreign journalists ami tives—Reuter - 237 words
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Article154 1934-12-20 24 —Reuter Negro Flyers Crash In West Indies. Port of Spain. Dec 14 The goodwill flight of two American Negroes. Dr. Albert Forsythe oriel Mr Alfred Anderson, from the Unit ci States to the West Indies, came grief here today, when thi flyers crashed in the backyard of a—Reuter - 154 words
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Article34 1934-12-20 24 —Reuter Wireless. Budapest, Dec. 1Reuter is informed by the Yigosi.' authorities that most of the Hunuai ans recently expelled from the fount* > will probably be allowed to return the near future.—Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 34 words
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Article40 1934-12-20 24 —Reuter. Bremen, Dec 14 President Hitler attended the lam of the Scharnhorst, the new liner i Germany’s Far East service. The M ister of Communications, who chi tened the ship, announced that w would begin shortly on two sister sin—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article177 1934-12-20 25 naval discussion in London.—Reuter. Rights Of Neutrals In War-Time. PRESIDENT’S POWERS. State Department Studies Vital Problem. Washington, Dec. 16. Tiie policy of the United States with regard to the freedom of the spas may shortly be modified. The State Department is to submit to the President anaval discussion in London.—Reuter. - 177 words
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Article109 1934-12-20 25 COMPLEMENTARY.” —Reuter Wireless. British And American Navies. London, Dec. 11. The time has come for Great Britain and the United States to show the world that their two navies are not competitive but complementary.” declared Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly in a speech in London.” The two countries, he said, had—Reuter Wireless. - 109 words
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Article68 1934-12-20 25 .—Reuter. Severe Shocks Cause Heavy Casualty List. Istanbul, Dec. 16. Twenty persons have been killed, a hundred injured, and at least twentyhve villages destroyed, rendering thousands of people homeless, as a result ol several severe earthquake shocks in Anatolia, which are still continuing, especially in the neighbourhood of.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article47 1934-12-20 25 Peiping. Dec. 16. The United States Legation has received a telegram from Nank'ng stating that the Stam baby is reported sate at Wuhu.—Reuter. Mr. and Mrs. Stam. U.S. missionaries, were killed by Communists after being captured in Tsingteh and their three-rnonth-old baby carried oil.47 words
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Article288 1934-12-20 25 What Cards Will Be Put On The Table? (By Air Mail.) London, Dec. 8. The official mission to England to appeal to His Majesty the King of Siam to withdraw his threat to abdicate arrived in London, last evening. The members of the mission are:288 words
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Article70 1934-12-20 25 —Reuter Wireless. Dissipation Tax In Yugoslavia. Belgrade, Dec. 14. Night revellers at Skoplje must continue to pay a municipal “dissipation tax” to the extent of threepence for “a night out.” A fierce legal battle has just ended in favour of the Municipality, which ordained that roysterers in cafes,—Reuter Wireless. - 70 words
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Article57 1934-12-20 25 -British Wireless. Now Nearly Eighty-five Million Founds. Rugby, Dec. 13. A London County Council return shows that the gross value of the administrative County of London rose from £83.924.092 in April. 1932. to £84 708.416 in 1933, the net annual value from £63.925.162 to £64.578,205 and the retable-British Wireless. - 57 words
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Article216 1934-12-20 25 .—Reuter. Crowd Menaces British Officer. Saarbrucken, Dec. 16. An official communique with regard to an incident which occurred last night, in which a British officer of the International Police Force was involved, says that the officer was reversing his car in the street when the.—Reuter. - 216 words
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Article175 1934-12-20 25 —Reuter Wireless A Pertinent American Comment. London, Dec. 12. American circles state that the nav.il talks will be resumed “if and when there is something to talk about.” But it is pointed out that the British are the hosts for the discussions and it is far them—Reuter Wireless - 175 words
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Article62 1934-12-20 25 Reuter. Lo& Angeles, Dec. 15. It is ofllcially announced that Aimee MacPherson is retiring from active pastorship of the Angelus Temple. She Is leaving shortly for the Far East on a world tour. She will be succeeded in the pulpit by Mrs. Crawford Spilvalo, who was formerlyReuter. - 62 words
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Article45 1934-12-20 25 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec 16. A decree nisi has been granted to Mr. Dhonaill Patrick MacNamara Assistant Commissioner of Police. F.M.S., on the ground of the misconduct of his wife with a Mr. A F. Anderson at West Mersea, Essex.45 words
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Article193 1934-12-20 25 r.—Reuter. Government’s Policy Attacked. POSITION OF BURMA. Responsibility With Safeguards. Ix>ndon, Dec. 11. The position of Burma when separated was considered when the India debate was continued in the House of Commons. The Under-Secretary to the India Office (Mr. R. A. Butler) pointed out that ther.—Reuter. - 193 words
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Article66 1934-12-20 25 Reuter. Salutary Effort On World Politics. Prague Dec. 11. The recent session of the League Council would have a most salutary effect on international politics during 1935 declared Dr. Benes, in an interview. “We can feel satisfied that the League was able to settle such far-reaching problems’—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article145 1934-12-20 25 Reuter Wireless. British Contingent The Biggest. Geneva, Dec. 11. The military sub-committee ot tie* League of Nations Council tills afternoon decided that the Saar police force should consist of 1.500 Rrlish. 1.300 Italian and 250 Swedes and Dutch. The force will be in the Saar by Dec.Reuter Wireless. - 145 words
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Article243 1934-12-20 26 Reuter. A “Rake-Off” Of Nearly 40,000 Per Cent. DU PONT CONTRACTS. Banks, Shipbuilders And J. P. Morgan’s Next! Washington, Dec. I I. A hitter wrangle between the Senate Arms Inquiry investigators and du Font’s over the war-time profits of du Font de Nemours was the main featureReuter. - 243 words
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Article46 1934-12-20 26 C. P.O.'s Reported Mew Project. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 14. The Daily Express understands that the General Post Office is planning the early introduction of a three-half penny Air Mail post for the whole Empire, with the letterweight limited to half-an-ounce.46 words
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Article84 1934-12-20 26 Reuter. Revision Of The N.R.A. Scheme. New York, Dec. 14. The elimination of the minimum price-fixing provisions of the N.R.A. shortly was forecast by Mr. Clay Williams, the newly-appointed chairman of the National Industrial Recovery Board, which took over Gen. Hugh S. Johnson’s funct.ons as Administrator of theReuter. - 84 words
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Article284 1934-12-20 26 Reuter. No Licence Needed. AUTHOR BRINGS TEST CASE. London, Dec. 14. The House of Commons can continue to sell drinks without a licence and the King’s Bench has discharged the rule nisi applied tor on behalf of the novelist, Mr. A. P. Herbert, calling onReuter. - 284 words
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Article59 1934-12-20 26 Reuter. Trunk Murder (.use Remains A Mystery London, Dec. 14. Jack Notyre, alias Toni Mancini, a waiter, accused at Lewes Assizes of the murder of Violet Saunders, a dancer professionally known as Violette Kaye, at Brighton in May, in the case known os “Brighton Trunk Crime No. 2,”Reuter. - 59 words
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Article118 1934-12-20 26 (Straits Times Copyright.) Big Increase In Rubber Shipments. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 14. A very large increase in world rubber shipments has occurred this year. Lewis and Peat Ltd estimate the net rubber exports from all the producing countries during the first ten(Straits Times Copyright.) - 118 words
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Article184 1934-12-20 26 .—Reuter. Abuse Of “Extrality” Privileges. London. Dec. 14. It is understood that the anomaly whereby certain firms in Shanghai arc enabled to claim the jurisdiction of the British Supreme Court on the ground that their head offices are British com* panics registered in Londtn is engaging earnest attention.—Reuter. - 184 words
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Article39 1934-12-20 26 UNCLE SAM’ S THIRST. .—Reuter Wireless. Washington, Dec. 5. Americans have spent well over $3,000,000,000 on alcoholic drinks since the repeal of Prohibition, just a year ago. the amount being about equally divided between legitimate and illicit liquor.—Reuter Wireless..—Reuter Wireless. - 39 words
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Article20 1934-12-20 26 GERMANY’S SILENT ARMY.” Reuter Wireless. Berlin, Dec. 6. Salvation Army bands are forbidden to play in the streets in Germany.—Reuter Wireless. - 20 words
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Article147 1934-12-20 26 —Reuter. London, Dec. 14. Today’s position regarding the naval talks is that the Americans will pursue them to the day of the Japanese denunciation of the Washington Treaty, when they will consider them at an end. Then they will consider the advisability of sailing homeward.—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article237 1934-12-20 26 Seventeen Drowned BRITISH STEAMER DISABLED. New York, Dec. 16. A graphic description of the rescue of the survivors of the Brit ish cargo-boat Usworth, disabled in the Atlantic, is given in a wi re less message from the captain of the Ascania, who says that he237 words
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Article104 1934-12-20 26 Reuter. In Bridge Collapse—Then Holed A Long Putt Miami Dec. 12. A dramatic incident occurred just before the finish of the $12,500 Miami-Biltmore golf tournament, which Otin Dutra won with an aggregate of 292 for 72 holes A bridge on which Dutra and spectators were walking crashedReuter. - 104 words
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Article75 1934-12-20 26 —Reuter. Alcohol From United States. Montreal. Dec. UThe jury in the Court of the Kin? Bench convicted William Frazer, resident of the Eastern Equipment Rodolphe Pharand and Amedee R bant on charges of defrauding Government to the extent of $1 /o' 1 by smuggling alcohol from the—Reuter. - 75 words
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2132 1934-12-20 27 The Duke And The Duchess Still “In The News” Princess Loses A £7,000 Bangle—The Tragedies Of Mrs. Brownhill And A Convict ,Fn»ni Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, 10-43, Fleet Street, Dec. 5. My GROUSE, this week is that it is Royal Wedding Week For2,132 words
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Article87 1934-12-20 27 Aneta-Trans-Ocean Shops Closed By The Authorities. Berlin. Dec. 8. Twenty-one provisions shops were closed cn Friday in nc part of Berlin alone when representatives of the Price Controller. Herr Geerde’er discoveted that, thoy had been charging 1 prices exceeding those in the fixed i schedules especially for potatoesAneta-Trans-Ocean - 87 words
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Article1646 1934-12-20 28 THE KING-EMPEROR OPENS PARLIAMENT CABINET CONFIDENT OF INDIA BILE SUCCESS TREMENDOUS TEST FOR SIR SAMUEL HO ARE THE FItO N T MINISTERIAL BENCH: ‘‘A FEW DISUSED SLAGHEAPS**! (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times, Office, Fleet Street, Nov. 27. SO thick was the London log1,646 words
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Article196 1934-12-20 28 .—Reuter Wireless. Note To Abyssinia. DEMAND FOR APOLOGY \ND INDEMNITY. Rome, Dec. 10. The Italian reply to the League of Nations on the subject of the. Ab\ssinian protest with regard to tin fighting at Ualual on Dec. <>' alleges that the Abyssinians attacked first, and fired on.—Reuter Wireless. - 196 words
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Article52 1934-12-20 28 Rome. Dec. 14. Dispatches just received from Italian Somaliland state that a hundred dead Abyssinlans have been counted in front of the Italian positions. Airmen also report that between Ualual and Alo numerous dead and injured were sighted. The Abysslnians abandoned 105 rifles, 8.000 rounds of ammunition and 175 tents.—Anet.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 52 words
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Article175 1934-12-20 28 —Reuter. A Declaration Of Friendship. Paris, Dec. 12. A complete settlement of outstanding questions between France and Italy is imminent,” declared M. Henry Berenger, President of the Senate Foreign Affairs Commission, on leaving Rome today after conferring with Signor Muss' .u” with regard to the forthcor.irir \isit—Reuter. - 175 words
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Article74 1934-12-20 29 St. Joseph’s Institution Beat K. L. Rivals. St. Joseph’s 1; Victoria Inst., 0. The V’ctoria Institute of Kuala Lumpur opened their holiday tour on Monday when they met Sc. Joseph’s Institution on the Braj Basalt Road ground at football. The game wa3 fast and Interesting throughout and. alt.nough74 words
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Article343 1934-12-20 29 Golf. Mixed Foursomes End In A Tie. The Singapore Golf Club monthly mixed foursomes competition was niaved at Bukit Ttmah and repitod in a tie between Mr and Mrs R VV Cowen and Miss Crawford and J Crichton with a net score of 34 Fifty-two343 words
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Article53 1934-12-20 29 Liwr Tennis Secures Only Two Oumcs Against A.K. Quisr. Melbourne, D c. 14. In the semi-final of the Victorian lawn tennis championships Wdav Fred Perry, th" holder ol he British American and Australian titles, was sensationally drfoa'ed A K. 0»> by three sets to love. 8—0.53 words
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Article547 1934-12-20 29 RUGBY FOOTBALL. Minns Speed Too Much For The Club Defence. GOOD TACKLING BY WINNERS. Public Services H. F. C 13 pts. S.C.C 8 pts. The speed and opportunism of K. (i. Minns was the real reason for the Public Services R.F.C. defeating the S.< on the padang547 words
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Article184 1934-12-20 29 Rugby Football. Richmond Score Heavily Against Blackheath. The second English trial again produced a puzzling result, the Possibles drawing with the Probables, each side scoring 12 points. It, looks as if the England XV Is going to be a particularly hard one to choose this season184 words
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Article99 1934-12-20 29 Light Blues Win Tne Soccer As Well. London, Dec. 12. At Highbury Cambridge beat Oxford in the inter-Varsity soccer match by one goal to nil. The result was no indication of the run of play. Cambridge played very keenly but. on the whole. It was a poor match.99 words
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Article118 1934-12-20 29 S.C.C. Beat Wiltshires By The Odd Goal. S.C.C 2. Wiltshires 1. Although the Wiltshires had more of the play than S.C.C. at langlin on Thursday afternoon they were beaten by the Club XI by the odd goal In three. Both goalkeepers snowed up to advantage Jones showed p118 words
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Article50 1934-12-20 29 Rugger and hockey teams from HMS. Eagle, the aircraft carrier ir rn the China station which Is now in port, visited Changl on Tuesday and played against the RA. The rugger •natch was drawn, each side scoring lght points, and the also wu Irawn. no goals being scored.50 words
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1721 1934-12-20 30 LEIGHTON M - THE CLUB VERANDAH. Lall Singh Plays For The Hindus. Two Promising Youngsters. Conducted by "LEIGHTON M THE] first reports I received oi tlu* final oi the Quadrangular cricket tournament in Bombay nummnen only the name., A those who had done best Yesterday I received further news to the effect that1,721 words
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Article, Illustration448 1934-12-20 30 MAY HAVE STATE FIXTURES. H.E. The Governor Accepts Membership. Mr. H P Hodge the hon. secretary of the Non-Benders Cricket Club of Malaya sends us the following particulars regarding the club’s activities for 1035 H E The Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, has accepted membership and will448 words
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Article1115 1934-12-20 31 Mr. R. Whittaker Placed Five Times. (From Our Own Correspondent). 4 4 Taiping, Dec. 14. The first day of tne amateur race meeting opened in ideal weather. His Highness the Sultan of Perak and suite were present. The course is in excellent condition and1,115 words
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Article938 1934-12-20 31 Negri Threequarters Make Too Many Mistakes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Dec. 16. i Relentless tackling on the part of the Perak backs enabled the Asiatic Rugby XV of that State to defeat Negri Sembilan here yesterday by 9 points (2 tries and a penalty Koal) to938 words
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Article55 1934-12-20 31 Reuter. Japanese Team Invited To Tour South Africa. ‘Bloemfontein. IVc 16 Following the immense strides made iv baseball in South Airlea in recent /ears a conference representing .ill the provinces has decided to Invite i lansneso team to tour the Union, an I. ♦o play three* Test matches,Reuter. - 55 words
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769 1934-12-20 32 Millar Play s A Great Game —And Howe! P.S. and A.P.C 15 pts. Etcs. and 1 9 pts. After being 15 points in arrears with only a quarter of an hour to play the Etceteras and Insurance fought back with such vigour that they769 words
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Article284 1934-12-20 32 Cheok Wah In Form For Chinese. S.C.R.C 0. S.R.C 0. The brilliant goalkeeping of Cheok Wah enabled the S.C.R.C. to hold the S R C. to a goalless draw at Hong Lim Green last week in a fast and keenly contested game of hockey. The padang club were284 words
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Article49 1934-12-20 32 Melbourne, Dec. 15. J. H. Crawford today won the Victoria tennis championship by beating A K. Quist in the final 6—2, B—6. 6—3.—Reuter. Quist. it will be recalled, had beaten F J Perry, who is generally considered the world’s No. 1 tennis player, in the semi-final.49 words
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Article1052 1934-12-20 32 Caprice Takes The Ovens Cup. Ramona scored an easy victory in the first race for 11. Tarbet Trophy on Sunday but the B class event proving a most thrilling race and it was never certain as to wheth i’unai or Paddy would get the gun.1,052 words
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109 1934-12-20 32 Marine R.N.V.R.. .4. Flotillas nil. A soccer team from the First ai Eighth Destroyer Flotillas in port, was beaten by four goals to nil by a (,onbined Marine Department and R N v XI at Anson Road Stadium. The visitors were not fast enous for109 words
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Article1350 1934-12-20 1 HELPING NEW PROPERTIES Half-Yearly Meeting Of Straits Trading Company WITH tin at £230 per ton, new producers are being assisted materially to develop their properties, and exploit new fields,” declared the Hon. Mr. W. J. Wilcoxson presiding at the half-yearly meeting of the Straits Trading Company1,350 words
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129 1934-12-20 1 Selayang Tin’s Capital Operation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 17. An extraordinary general meeting of Selayang Tin Dredging Limited will be held on Jan. 4, 1935, to consider a reduction of capital. It is proposed that the capital shall be reduced from .£175,000129 words
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Article94 1934-12-20 1 During the week ending December 8. exports from Malayan ports of tinned pineapples amounted to 41.024 cases, of which 31.864 f7B per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 340 (1 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 5,950 (14 per cent.) cases to Canada, and 2.870(794 words
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Article155 1934-12-20 1 The 1204th auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, was held cn Dec. 12: Catalogued 1.635,364 lb. or 730.07 tons; oflered 1.474.047 lb. or 658 05 tons; sold 1,215.905 lb. or 542 81 tons. Spot London ..6 5 16d New York 12 13 16 cts.155 words
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Article24 1934-12-20 1 I>c. 13 Tin, Spore Price $1 14 25 |x*r picul. 14 114.25 15 114 25 17 *****% 1H ***** 1!) *****%24 words
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Article1036 1934-12-20 2 BOLIVIA’S ATTITUDE. Will Restriction Scheme Collapse (From A Special Correspondent > London, Dec. 3. The London tin market has entered a new phase,! following a prolonged period of comparatively colourless i and undoubtedly artificial steadiness. This new phase is characterised by an improved demand from1,036 words
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757 1934-12-20 2 FEW DEALINGS ON SHARE MARKET. Rubber’s Complete Fade-Out.” Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s report issued yesterday states It would be useless to pretend that k he local share market has covered tself with glory during the past few days, and with the urge to deal almost at vanishing point, the festive757 words
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Article231 1934-12-20 2 Malayan Dividends K. L. Rubber’s Profit. PERAK COMPANY SHOWS A LOSS. h (from Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 12. No more spectacular example of the rapid change which has tome over the rubber plantation industry could be found than the report of the Kuala Lumpur231 words
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Article48 1934-12-20 2 The following outputs are for November Henrietta. —56,000 lb. Sungei Matang.—35.500 lb Kuala Reman. —100.000 lb. Lok Kawi.—35.000 lb. Bruseh. —38.000 lb. Brunei. —36.818 lb. Bukit Timah.—9.771 ib. Chanekat.—24.400 lb. Havtor.—15.972 lb. Indragiri.—82.962 lb. Lunas. —48..800 lb. Nyalas.—40.000 lb. Tapah.—6 *,258 lb. Ulu Pandan. —8.224 lb.48 words
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Article62 1934-12-20 2 The following outputs are for NovenibPahang Consolidated. —3.259 pels. Sungei Kinta. —360 pels.. 87.300 treated 508 hrs. run. Temoh.—2Bo pels.. 51.700 yds. treated if* hrs. run. Sione. —638 pels. Ulu Klang.—Pels. 316. yardage wo'.vy 69.200. hrs. run 588. The output during u (302 pels) and Nov., forms pai't62 words
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Article390 1934-12-20 3 Malayan Dividends (Straits Times, Copyright.) Hongkong Tin’s Good Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 13. Killinghall Tin Ltd., which was formed in 1929 to acquire a dredging area near Kuala Lumpur, has a 1 ready entered the list of divide nd-payers. This company reports a(Straits Times, Copyright.) - 390 words
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Article89 1934-12-20 3 Brighter Sentiment, But Rubber Is Easier. London, Dec. 11. On the Stock Exchange today, with the mid-European political tension relieved, the sentiment was decidedly brighter, and although the volume of business failed to expand to any great extent and no special feature presented Itself, more interest was—Reuter Wireless. - 89 words
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Article353 1934-12-20 3 MALAYAN GENERAL TRUST (1933). Appreciation Of Investments. The first annual meeting of Malayan and General Trust (1933), Ltd. was held In London on Nov. 27. Lord Ampthill, (the chairman), who presided, said that the reconstruction scheme was successfully carried 1 through, and, according to the terms 1! °f that scheme,353 words
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Article185 1934-12-20 3 British Wireless. Difficulties Are Being Overcome. Rugby. Dec. II. Asked in the House of Commons if the Anglo-German trade agreement was working satisfactorily and If he was aware that exporters were finding it difficult to do trade with German? owing to the difficulty on the part oJ some— British Wireless. - 185 words
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Article62 1934-12-20 3 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contracts Spot Seller Prices K 1 “*■> d t AJan- Apr.Date L'don S’pore Dec Mar June Dec. 13 6 5/16 20% 21% 21% 23% 14 6% 20% 20% 21% 22% 15 6% 20% 21 21% 23% 17 6% 20% 21 21% 23% 1862 words
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Article285 1934-12-20 3 Ocean shipments of rubber, including Concentrated Latex and Revertex, being final shipments on ocean-steamers at all Malayan ports during the month of November. 1934, in Long Tons. Sheet and Crepe Latex Con. Latex. Revertex. TOTAL 1 GRAND DESTINATION Export Transhipment Export Transhipment Export Transhipment TOTAL Proper S.285 words
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Article894 1934-12-20 4 Fraser And Co’s Quotations. Singapore, Dec 19 Minin*. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 4/-4/- Ampat Tin 4/3 4/7% £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 33/- 35/-xdxb. £1 £1 Austral Malay 60/- 62/6/- 5/- Ayer Hitam 13/- 14/- cd. 1 1 Ayer Wen-* 2.17 2 22 £1 £1 BangTln Tin894 words
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Article431 1934-12-20 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore, Dec. 19 SELLING. London. 4 months’ sight 2 4 7/32 London, 3 months’ sight 2/4 3/16 London, 60 days’ sight 2/4 5 32 London, 30 days’ sight 2 4% London, demand 2/4 3/32 London, T.T. 2 4 3 32 Lyons and Paris, demand 868431 words
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Article295 1934-12-20 4 (Strains Times Copyright.) Last Night’s London Quotations. (From Our Own Correspondents London, Dec. 18. Closing quotations tDday of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Dec. 13. GOVERNMENT STOCKS. BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan(Strains Times Copyright.) - 295 words
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Article661 1934-12-20 4 Alla.ar (2 > 1 8; Alor Pongsu (2 2, 2*4; Anglo-Malay (£1) 13/6.; Ayer Kuning (£1) 30 Bagan Serai (£1) 12 3; Bahru (Sel.) <2)3 6; Banteng (£1) 22/; Batang (2 1/; Batu Caves (£1) 21 6; Batu Tiga (£1) 29 Bekoh (2 1 14;661 words
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705 1934-12-20 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Dividend* p cr yall Company Sz Co. Evatt. 454.175 1 3 p.c. Int. a'c year 28-2-35 Allenby ($1) 1.90 1.95 1.80 190 216,779 1 5p c. for year 30-9-34 ..Alor Gajah ($1» 1.60 1 65cd. 1.55 1.65cd705 words
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