The Straits Budget, 27 December 1934
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1934-12-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4011. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1934. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article882 1934-12-27 1 /MiRISTMAS festivities in Malaya were on a grander scale than for several years past. Hotels, restaurants, clubs and associations arranged gala programmes for every day of the Christmas season :i!M celebrations are continuing al::v»t without ceasing until the New Year. I ISTENER’S reports show that tlie882 words
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Article, Illustration33 1934-12-27 1 H. E. the Governor opening the new Sihh police barracks. Behind him are Mr. H. Fairburn, Inspector General of Police and Mr. R. H. Onraet, Chief Police Officer for Singapore.33 words
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Article, Illustration13 1934-12-27 1 An incident at the Tanglin Club annual Christmas Ball last Saturday.13 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article808 1934-12-27 2 Straits Times. December 20 The tin industry offers yet another instance where hearsay evidence and slovenly analysis are made the basis of policies with worldwide repercussions That comment was heard at th? annual mi uting of the British Associa-, tlon last September. The speaker was ProfessorStraits Times. December 20 - 808 words
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Article1098 1934-12-27 2 UTTERLY FUTILE.” Straits Times. December 21. In the Straits Times of Dec. 15 we published a long letter which Dr. Chen Su Lan had written in reply to the article headed “Utterly Futile” w’hich appeared in our issue of Dec. 6. The letter and the article dealt w r ithStraits Times. December 21. - 1,098 words
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Article727 1934-12-27 2 —Straits Times. December 22. Looking again at Professor -1 Eastham’s onslaught on tin discussed in this column two da>> ago. one cannot but be struck by difference between his viewpoint that of tin politicians who are equipped with a knowledge oi omic theory. The historic Baudot tin pool—Straits Times. December 22. - 727 words
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Article299 1934-12-27 3 mains unabated. —Straits Times. December 22. To the public of Singapore, which has become accustomed to seeing the Dutch air liners arriving and departing with clockwork regularity, the shock of the disaster to the Douglas aeroplane has been greater perhaps than anywhere else in the world, withmains unabated. —Straits Times. December 22. - 299 words
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Article759 1934-12-27 3 International relations.—Straits Times. December 24 There is the usual Christmas Eve j bustle and excitement in RafflesSquare and other shopping haunts in Singapore today. Shops are lull of people who have left the buying of presents and the stocking oi the larder j until the last minute pavementsInternational relations.—Straits Times. December 24 - 759 words
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Article680 1934-12-27 3 tc cultivate.—Straits Times. December 26. Visitors to Singapore find much to admire. Among other features they are full of praise for the smartness and efficiency of the system of traffic control, to which Malay policemen, trained by very competent European officers, have adapted themselves most commendably. Anytc cultivate.—Straits Times. December 26. - 680 words
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Article150 1934-12-27 4 ONE of the memories of my first night in Singapore is of a stroll down Wilkie Read on a sultry night with two ricksha pullers following in the shadows and uttering furtive and persistent suggestions. It was not necessary to know Chinese for me to be150 words
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Article139 1934-12-27 4 IS indeed a pleasure to see Bishop W. F. Oldham in Singapore again. Not many of his contemporaries are loft, but as the founder of the AngloChinese School and the Methodist mission, and a notable figure in the public life of this city for many years, this generation139 words
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Article150 1934-12-27 4 AM afraid that today the most brilliant of preachers would have difficulty in establishing a reputation outside his own church in Singapore Nowhere in the world. I suppose, has the habit of churchgoing been ail'ected more seriously by the rival attractions of golf, tennis, swimming, motoring and the150 words
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Article106 1934-12-27 4 THE TWO STRAITS CORRESPONDENT writes to sugx gest that the new straighte which Floris passed through in 1613 was outside St. John’s, and that the olde Straighte of Sincapura was Keppel Harbour. This is certainly more credible than tlie theory that the Old Strait was the passage between Pulau Brani106 words
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Article177 1934-12-27 4 A HAKLUYT VIEW AUTHORITY for the original statement was a weighty one, however. In the Voyage of Floris to the East Indies (Hakluyt Society) the editor. Mr. W. H. Moreland, says The primary authority is chapter twenty of Linschoten’s Reys-Ghes-chrift, where the regular route taken by the Portuguese is shown177 words
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Article115 1934-12-27 4 YfANY Singapore people have pleasant recollections of Frank Lawton. the brilliant young English actor who has been appearing in One More River at the Capitol this week. Lawton took the part of Raleigh in the memorable performances of Journey's End" given by the Sainsbury touring company at the Victoria115 words
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Article105 1934-12-27 4 i TNDER this caption The Egoist in the Times of Malaya pays a very generous tribute to the 80-page [Sunday limes which was unloaded on his doorstep last Sunday. My heartiest congratulations.” says he. “to Hiznibz, Ananias and all others concerned in descending order on producing a Christmas105 words
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Article117 1934-12-27 4 men acquire the habit ol assessing at a glance the news value of copy, but that does not necessarily mean that they see its true significance. Yesterday, for example. I found a letter on my desk from the Vivckananda Students’ Hall, Seremban. and it imparted the following information:117 words
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Article117 1934-12-27 4 FALSE BOOKS A SINOAPORE merchant was quole A 111 thls colnmn recently as savin that there were Chinese In sin"',™.* who made a trade of writing fats,, count books. c ac Only a day or so later Mr j u tl h Beckett Terrell had before him chettlar who admitted117 words
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Article121 1934-12-27 4 Jtf ISS Sophia Blackmore. who has returned to Singapore from Australia at the age of 77 to attend the Methodist jubilee celebrations, was the last resident of Singapore to use a horse-drawm carriage. Six or seven years ago. when Mi* Blackmore was still driving about the city121 words
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Article122 1934-12-27 4 QOME of the turn-outs in the early days must have been well worth seeing. The late Bachee," a son ot Yap Ah Loy, used to drive magnificently around Kuala Lumpur in a four-in-hand. Going still farther back. William Cloughton. who built the first dry dock at. Keppel Harbour,122 words
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Article102 1934-12-27 4 A CREDITABLE part in last Sunday'* manoeuvres was played b’ uv' Singapore R N.V.R.. who were r.iakmtheir first appearance in operating this magnitude. The officers and men of our naval volunteer unit were attached to the four destroyers which assisted tv‘ defence forces by patrolling t. ern approaches to102 words
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Article115 1934-12-27 4 all I have heard during last day or so, the R.A.F. are lieved to have done exceedingly w especially when it is remembered they only had at their disposal t v squadrons of torpedo bombers r squadron of flying boats of an obs< 1* ete type. Fortunately we115 words
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Article121 1934-12-27 5 ONE point in Sunday’s battle which emerges Irom current gossip is that Seletar itself was attacked trom the air. Just before dawn on Sunday the Ospreys and Fairey Three fighters from the Eagle struck at the air base, but they were flying so high that, few civilians121 words
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Article96 1934-12-27 5 ITNDER war conditions this question would have been pretty thoroughly tested last Sunday, for both the Cumberland and the Eagle were attacked from the air. The effectiveness of the attack on the cruiser is open to question, but the tate of the big aircraft carrier can perhaps be96 words
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Article125 1934-12-27 5 INCIDENTALLY, it is worth noting that the Seletar air units, in addition to employing a striking force of bombers against the invading warships. held sufficient machines in reserve to put up a very useful scrap—theoretically—when the Eagle’s fighters appeared over the base. And that raises yet another question.125 words
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Article130 1934-12-27 5 |>RESUMABLY it will be a long time before the lessons of these manoeuvres are fully digested, but one suggestion may be put forward. During the attack on London last summer the Observer Corps of Oreat Britain, consisting of civilians w h° have been given a very simple130 words
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Article102 1934-12-27 5 r J HIS is a suitable occasion on which to remind readers that Christmas and New Year greetings may be sent anywhere in Malaya by telegraph at a fixed rate of twenty-five cents. This arrangement was only introduced by the P. and T. authorities a lew days ago, and102 words
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Article114 1934-12-27 5 sender hands in an ordinary telegram form, but his greeting is delivered to the addressee on a specially designed form and in a special envelope. These forms are attractively designed. and as unlike an ordinary telegram as can be imagined. Green and blue are the colours used in114 words
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Article116 1934-12-27 5 ¥F it is desired to send greetings in English the matter becomes a little more complicated, as there are eight kinds of messages to choose trom. They are of the conventional type, however, as for example: "Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year,” and should meet116 words
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Article142 1934-12-27 5 SPECIMENS of the special envelopes used have been sent to the Straits Times office, and they are really very pleasing. The English envelope has a device ol holly leaves and berries round the edge, and Season’s Greetings at the top. On the Chinese envelope is a flower device142 words
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Article114 1934-12-27 5 people happily do not know what it means to be unemployed at. Christmas, with children in the house, but once a man has had that experience he does not forget it. Here is an extract from a letter v/hich appeared in the Penang newspapers several weeks ago, having114 words
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Article114 1934-12-27 5 A PROPOS of nothing in particular, here Is a yarn of a long-forgotten piracy which I heard the other day. The story used to be told by the late Mr. Craig, who founded the Seremban Engineering Works, now a branch of United Engineers Ltd. Craig at that114 words
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Article116 1934-12-27 5 A FRIEND was telling me the other day about a military tattoo which he saw recently in Hong Kong, and I was especially interested because what he described was the kind of thing which we may expect to see in Singapore in a few years’ time. The massed116 words
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Article96 1934-12-27 5 IN the journal of a girl who lived in P«*nang in the sixties, reviewed in the Straits Times recently, there was a rather jolly passage about a picnic at Richmond Pool.” on Penang Hill. A correspondent suggests that this was probably a pool outside the present Botanic Gardens,96 words
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Article99 1934-12-27 5 ffcVER -POPULATION has forced the Javanese to work lor a living with an industry and resourcefulness unknown to the Malays of the Peninsula, and the brackish fish ponds around the Java coast exemplify this dillerence. The methods adopted to prevent the breeding of malarial mosquitoes in these99 words
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Article127 1934-12-27 5 lIEFERRING to Sir Henry Keppel’s spectacular action in taking the 50-gun ship Raleigh through Keppel Harbour in 1857, to demonstrate his confidence in his own survey, another correspondent writes: The gallant admiral was perhaps rather playing to the gallery. No further proot of the safety ot the127 words
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Article140 1934-12-27 5 I AM now fortunate enough to be able to give a present-day sailor s opinion as to the route followed by the Portuguese sailing ships around Singapore island. My correspondent writes "In the Journal of the M.BR.A.S. for June. 1930, is given a reproduction of a Portuguese map140 words
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Article156 1934-12-27 5 Johore strait. <my correspondent continues) although much longer than Keppel Harbour, was far easier to navigate. It was wider, the currents weaker, and ottered sale and easy anchorage throughout Its length The latter was a very Important consideration to a sailing vessel. “The Main strait and Keppel Harbour156 words
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Article85 1934-12-27 5 CULLEN—At the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on Dec. 22. to Dorothy, wife of A. Cullen, i: son HILL —At the European Hospital, Batu Oajah on the 20th Inst, to Morag wife of J K. Hill, CA Slnga|x<re Cold Storage Co., Ltd Ipoh a son. I OWSON —To Mr. and Mrs.85 words
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Article37 1934-12-27 5 REA—BLEAKNEY.—At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Dec 20, James Taylor, younger son of the Rev. Martin and Mrs. Rea, Watertord. Ireland, to Catherine I.andon. younger daughter of Dr. and MrsW. 11. Bleakney, of Walla Walla, Washington37 words
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Advertisement87 1934-12-27 5 NOTICE. All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries Is $48 a year. The post free price of87 words
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Article1082 1934-12-27 6 DEPUTATION TO GOVERNOR. Final Meeting Of The P.A.M. Council. The Council of the P.A.M. has met for the last time. Its members will in future form the Planting Section of the newly formed United Planters’ Association of Malaya. At the final meeting the Council discussed among1,082 words
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Article253 1934-12-27 6 Public Meeting Held At Seremban. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 21. A public meeting was held here Miners’ Association Hall to make arrangements for the visit of Sir Shenton Thomas, the new High Commissioner, to Negri Sembilan on Feb. 5, 1034. Dato Wong Vick Tong253 words
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Article84 1934-12-27 6 Mr. W. Hill Acquitted. A European, Mr. W. Hill, made his last appearance before Mr. N. Grice, the second magistrate on Friday in answer to a charge of having lawfully entered a house in Lloyd Road on Nov. 1 but having unlawfully remained there with intent to84 words
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Article53 1934-12-27 6 Important Judgment Held Over. <From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 20. As the Supreme Court has gone on vacation, the important judgment of the F.M.S. Court of Appeal in the Kader Batcha lottery appeal, reserved more than a month ago. will not be delivered until the resumption53 words
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Article404 1934-12-27 6 Ferozeshah Battle Anniversary. The great ceremonial parade in com memoration of the anniversary oi •)!<■ Battle ol Ferozeshah was held by tn 1st Battalion, the Wiltshire Regiment' at Tanglin Barracks on Friday, when hundreds ot Singapore residents a- 1 members ol military, police and other official bodies404 words
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Article146 1934-12-27 6 Mr. L. Forbes At Klang Party. 1' From Our Own Correspondent.' Klang, Dec. 21. An enjoyable evening was spent last night at the Klang Club when the annual children’s Christmas Tree party was held. About 50 small guests, many of whom wore picturesque fancy contumes,146 words
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Article767 1934-12-27 7 LOCAL PERSONAL Mr. G. A. Bentinck, of the Mine* Office, is going on leave next month. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bathgate, of Kajang. are going on leave early in January. The Hon. Mr. Justice N. P. H. Whitley is spending the Christmas holiday at Hua Hin. Mr. L. A.767 words
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Article61 1934-12-27 7 Dato Menteri Hakim Installed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 19. It is announced here that in the presence of the Tunjrku Luxamana, other members of the Nejrri royal household and the Datos, Che Viang bin Menuang, Assistant District officer, Sepang was installed as the Dato Menteri Hakim.61 words
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Article229 1934-12-27 7 The following appointments are not hied in the F.M.S. Government Gazette of Dec. 14 Sergeant W. Riley to be a Company Sergeant Major and instructor. S.S. and F.M.S. Volunteer Forces Mr. C. Smith to be a Conservator of Forests. Malayan Forest Service Capt. F. C. Leo. M229 words
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Article58 1934-12-27 7 Unearthed In A Church Compound. According to the Pciping Chenpao, nearly 20.000 ancient copper cash coins of various sizes and believed to belong to the Sung Dynasty, were unearthed in a Catholic church compound in Huahsien while workmen were engaged in digging drains. The district magistrate has ordered58 words
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Article471 1934-12-27 7 Sunday. Dec. 16. In the afternoon His Excellency and Lady Ihomas and Miss Thomas were present at the opening of the Qantas Empire Airways at the Seletar Aerodrome. Captain C. H. G. Benson, R.N and Lieut.-Commander W. G. L. Cooper arrived to stay at Government House. Monday. Dec.471 words
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Article83 1934-12-27 7 Selangor Follows Perak Lead. Tin* meetings oi the Selangor State Council will. from sometime in January next year, be open to the Press i writes our Kuala Lumpur correspondent The Government are thus following the lead given by the Perak and Negri Sembilan 'lower chamber* Councils,83 words
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Article190 1934-12-27 7 Well-Known Ceylon Tamil. (I* rom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 22. The death took place at the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, after a short illness following an operation, of Mr. K. Chellappah, one of the oldest Colon Tamil residents of the190 words
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Article185 1934-12-27 7 To He Shown In Malaya. Cable advice lias boon received by United Artists Corporation irorn Mr. Alexander Korda, managing director and chief of production activities of the London Film Company, regarding an ambitious British lilm project. As a fitting gesture to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of tfie185 words
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Article121 1934-12-27 7 Woman Drowned In Canal. 'From Our Own Correspondent Muar, Dee. 20 Before LJneku ilassan bin Omar, the Muar coroner, an inquest was held this morning info the death of a Chinese woman named Lee Lian, who was loiind drowned in a canal olT Jalan Maharanl According to the121 words
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Article364 1934-12-27 8 Arrived At Singapore The P. and O Naldera arrived at Singapore from London on Saturday, and the following passengers disembarked here: Mr. and Mrs. J. Airlie. Mr. H. Ashby. Mr. J. Coo!:, M. and Mrs. W Fairiie. Mr. and Mrs. L. Gregory. M. A. Anderson Mr A.364 words
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Article129 1934-12-27 8 Promotions In Commissioned Ranks. Second Lieutenant I.W. Blelloch has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Malayan Volunteer Infantry. Second Lieutenant E. H. T. Nobbs, M.C., and Second Lieutenant W. F. Chipp. D.S.O. M.C., have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Malay States129 words
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Article77 1934-12-27 8 Recent Appointments And Promotions. The following Colonial Office appointments and promotions are announced Miss W. L. Maclachlan to be Nursina Sister, Straits Settlements. W. L. Morrison to be Boarding Officer, Harbour Department. Hong Kong. Miss V. P. C. Weightman to be Nursing Sister. Hong Kong. A. D Dawson77 words
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Article144 1934-12-27 8 Another Seat On Hoard At Malacca. From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca. Dec. 11). The creation ot an additional seat on the Municipal Board of Malacca has been approved by the Colonial Government. and Haji Mohamtd Arshad bin Haji Omar has been appointed to fill this vacancy. The144 words
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Article67 1934-12-27 8 To Represent Straits Times In Kuala Lumpur. Mr. W. Arthur Wilson has been appointed correspondent of the Straits Times in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Wilson, who was until recently editor of the Malaya Tribune, is one 'll the most senior and experienced journalists in this country. He67 words
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123 1934-12-27 8 Malaya Command Orders state that Long Service and Good Conduct Medals are awarded as under: With Gratuity. Royal Artillery WO. Class II < 8.5. M.) H. D. Sainsbur.v. Royal Artillery Sergeant F E. Waller. Royal Artillery Bombardier H. J. Kenny. sth (Singapore) Heavy Battery.123 words
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Article64 1934-12-27 8 (From Our Own Correspondence.) Seremban. Dec. 20. The marriage will take place at the Miner’s Association Hall Seremban on Dec. 24 of Mr. Gee Teck Yin of Singapore with Miss Tan Hee Chee, daughter of the late Towkay Tan See Kee and of Mrs. Tan See Kee. The64 words
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Article54 1934-12-27 8 The engagement is announced be tween Guy Charles Madoc. Assistant Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., young■r son of Colonel H. W. Madoc, C.8.F.. M.V.0., and Mrs. Madoc. of Garwick, Isle of Man. and Nancy Marianne, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs ’wyn Farrant,, of 36, Westbourne Park54 words
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Article191 1934-12-27 8 How Hired Car Accident Occurred. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec*. 21. Another fatal motor accident on the way to Taiping between Bukit Tengah and Bukit Mejir has been reported. It was in May last that an accident involving the death of three Penang Chinese191 words
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Article468 1934-12-27 8 The following passengers are proceeding by the Ranpura for Penang. Colombo. Bombay and Europe. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Huddle and 2 in- j fants. Dr. and Mrs. A. Scott. Mr. and Mrs F. D. Bluck. Fit. Lt. J. D. F. Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Nicholson. Mr.468 words
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Article290 1934-12-27 8 Mr. D. Cuthbertson And Miss E. M. Cherry. A former member of the P w D in Singapore and Malacca. Mr Du Cuthbertson. was married to Mis, Evelyn May Cherry, a sister at the General Hospital. Singapore, at st Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday Mr. Cuthbertson. only son of290 words
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Article165 1934-12-27 8 Mr. G. M. Knocker And Miss C. Folsom. The marriage took place on Thursday at St Andrew’s Church. Penang ot Geoffrey Michael Knocker of Harrisons. Barker. Ltd.. Kuala Lumpur son of Mr H. W Knocker of Westerham. Kent, and the late Mrs. Knocker and Christine Folsom, daughter of165 words
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Article91 1934-12-27 8 Dr. J. Wishart, Reader in Statistics. School of Agriculture, Cambridge University, will be arriving in Singapore by the “Patroclus” on his wa home from China, where he has been lecturing auring the Michaelmas Term at the National Agricultural Rescan Bureau. Nanking, and will be staying a few91 words
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Article1344 1934-12-27 9 This Year’s Winners. FREE SCHOOL ST. XAVIER’S. The 1934 Queen’s Scholarships for the Straits Settlements have been awarded to i A. Victor Winslow of the j Penang Free School and Lau Fook Khean of the St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang. There were eighteen candidates! for the two1,344 words
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Article385 1934-12-27 9 “Want Of A Suitable Theatre” In Singapore. From the Straits Times oi Dec. 22. 1884. When referring on Friday to the causes of the non-attend-ance of the Singapore public at really good theatrical representations. we omitted to notice one which must have a powerful efTect in deterring385 words
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Article435 1934-12-27 9 Prominent Malayan Sportsman. The wedding took place at St. Andrews Cathedral on Thursday of Mr. John Edward King, ol Harrisons, Barker and Co., Ltd., end Miss Ellen Bennett, daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. F J. Bennett. Mr. King is well known in sporting circles, being435 words
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Article1707 1934-12-27 10 Rubber Control—Research And Propaganda —Will Article 19 Be Applied? —If So. By Whom ?—Valuable W ork O f The R.G.A.—JSeed For Experts ISot Official "Amateurs.” (By Our Planting Correspondent.) IK view of the fact that no official announcement has yet been made as to how Article 191,707 words
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Article215 1934-12-27 10 Must Be Done In Moderation. (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 21. When an auctioneer’s bell should or should not be rung was decided by Mr. F. K. Wilson, the first magisLate. today, at the conclusion of a case where a Sikh employee of an215 words
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Advertisement228 1934-12-27 10 HIGHLANDS SCHOOL Miss DYSON. Principal oi Highlands School. Kaban Djaho. Sumatra, wishes to announce to parents that the new term will open on January 19. 1935. Children will be escorted from Singapon on the SS. ‘Kedah* sailing on January 1< and from Kuala Lumpur and stations eu route to Penang228 words
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Article790 1934-12-27 11 MR. HOWESON’S FIGURES CHALLENGED. Huge Contracts Going To Yunnan. Sir. —In view of Mr. Howeson’s assertion that the output of tin from China is declining, and last year was not worth more than five million dollars, it is interesting to 1 recall the report of790 words
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Article415 1934-12-27 11 JINGOISTIC.” Who Drew Up The Assessment Committee’s Rules Sir,—Many will have appreciated your two leaders exposing the jingoistic legislation of rubber control. Apparently the assessment committee excuse themselves by saying that they are bound by rules. Who drew up these rules? Obviously no practical planter, nor the assessment committee. Anyhow415 words
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Article267 1934-12-27 11 Councillor Who Was Only Twenty-six. Sir.—With reference to the argument brought forward by two Malacca correspondents that Mr. Tan Soo Chong has had no experience on the Council, and is young in age. I may remark that both Dr. Lim Boon Keng and Mr. Tan Cheng Lock had267 words
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Article116 1934-12-27 11 Katong And Clyde Terrace Markets. Sir.—The price of mutto~» sold at the Katong market has averaged from 18 to 20 cents per lb. lor the last three months or more, but it happened that my boy went to the Clyde Terrace market yesterday and bought a pound of116 words
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Article173 1934-12-27 11 A Shareholder’s View Of Salaries. Sir.—Wlien Paul became a man he put away childish things. The sooner the talk ceases of how generously the planter assisted estate owners through the slump, the sooner will he be listened to seriously Like the rest of people, there being173 words
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Article546 1934-12-27 11 Need For Quick Release Of Petrol. Sir,—The appalling fate of the Dutch air liner will be deeply regretted by everyone, whether they be interested in aviation or not. One is led to ask whether these large aircralt are not fitted with a special quick release method »normally locked!546 words
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Article321 1934-12-27 11 “Johnston’s Avenue” Suggested. Sir, —May I surest to the authorities responsible tor naming our streets that they should approach the otlicials of the Singapore Turf Club to name the present road leading to the Turf Club off Dunearn Road, running parallel with Bukit Timah Road, RACECOURSE ROAD,” and321 words
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Article134 1934-12-27 12 Sir—Should there not be a new assessment committee for 1935? The present committee has been sitting lor over seven months, and if it has to hear appeals it will have to sit for at least another six months. This is neither fair to the committee-men themselves nor to134 words
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Article100 1934-12-27 12 Veteran Member Of The Kuomintang. Canton, Dec. 20. Mr. Teng Che-yu, veteran member of the Kuomintang and a former resident of Seremban, Negri Sembilan, died of pneumonia yesterday in Canton. lie was 67 years of age. Three days’ mourning has been or dered by the100 words
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Article365 1934-12-27 12 Sir Shenton Thomas’s Tour Up-country. For the first time for many years a Governor and High Commissioner will use a local steamship service when starting out on his first official tour of Malaya next month. While the luxurious Government yacht lies in the roads, H.E.365 words
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Article160 1934-12-27 12 Mr. J. M. Brander's Vehicle. A saloon car belonging to Mr. J. M Brander. the third magistrate, was involved in a collision with a sixcylinder tourer on Thursday at the junction Stamford Road and Waterloo Street. Mr. Brander's car was being driven by a syce and160 words
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Article109 1934-12-27 12 Singapore Residents May Raise Fund. Singapore residents who hail from Ceylon have held a preliminary meeting and a general meeting is being convened to discuss the possibility of raising a fund to be placed at the disposal of the medical authorities in Ceylon for the assistance of109 words
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Article657 1934-12-27 12 A Witty And Topical Burlesque. Dick Whittington or Pusing Lagi as interpreted by the Singapore Volunteers is rollicking burlesque. No wonder every audience at the Victoria Theatre last week is laughing and cheering, and then laughing again. Around the very vaguest outline of the traditional Dick Whittington story657 words
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Article669 1934-12-27 13 Malayan Radio Society And Re-Broadcasts. RECORD OF SIX YEARS’ ACTIVITIES. ALTHOUGH criticism has been made in England that the B.B.C. maintain a too-strict censorship of broadcast talks and speeches, it was stated at the Malayan Amateur Radio Society meeting last week that if B.B.C. programmes were relayed669 words
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Article187 1934-12-27 13 Mr. J. T. Rea And Miss C. L. Bleakney. A well known Perak rugby player. Mr. J. T. Rea of Ipoh, was married at the Presbyterian Church in Singapore last week His bride. Miss Bleakney. is an American girl whom he met when in China some time ago187 words
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Article75 1934-12-27 13 To Consider Address To His Majesty. A committee meeting of the S.S. <S.> Association will lie held on Ihursday, Dec. 27. in the Singapore Exchange Room at ft pm Agenda: Io confirm minutes, matters arising therefrom: iai nomination to Municipal Commission. <b> annual dinner, Legislative Council papers and75 words
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Article283 1934-12-27 13 Dr. V.C.G. Yzelman And Miss Barbara Frank. •From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 20. Both well known on the local hockey hems, one as a Selangor State player and member of the Colts team and the other as the captain of the "Swallows,” a women’s283 words
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Article145 1934-12-27 13 “Opium Pods” Which Were Tin. iFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuaia Lumpur. Dee 20. Found in possession of 32*2 catties of tin ore belonging to the Soon Yik Kongsi. Sungei Besi. suspected to be j stolen property, two Sikhs. Bantu i Singh and Sohan Singh, were arrested. During their145 words
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Article77 1934-12-27 13 Man Hurtles To His Death. (From Our Own Correspondent > Penang, Dec. 20 An Indian tree-climber while engaged in plucking young coconuts in i compound oil Clopeng ward missed ms looting and fell irom a height ol GO leet. lie sustained iractures to the right arm and77 words
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Article369 1934-12-27 13 Worried By Document. SINGAPORE VISIT. A verdict of suicide with no one to blame was returned at the inquest last week on Towkay Oh Kay Bing, whose name came into prominence in connection with the Ban Hin Gold Mines case recently and who was found shot369 words
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Article96 1934-12-27 13 Child Which Left Mother’s Side. <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec 20. While cutting banana leaves lor pigs’ food along the Arnpung Kuala Lumpur railway line one afternoon, a Chinese woman vegetable gardener mis.*d her three-year old daughter Her search ended in her finding the c96 words
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1369 1934-12-27 14 Governor On Sir Hugh Clifford’s Wisdom. SIKH BARRACKS OPENED. AS the last stage in the reconstruction and re-equipment scheme of the Straits Settlements Police Force, the new Sikh police barracks were formally opened by H.h. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas. Mr. H. Fairburn, Inspector General of1,369 words
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Article217 1934-12-27 14 Conviction Confirmed But Fine Lowered. Before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Huggard. last week, the appeal of Toh. Eng, a rubber tapper, who was convicted by the District Judge and sentenced to a fine of $300 with the alternative of six months’ rogorous imprisonment, was heard. Mr. Mitter,217 words
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226 1934-12-27 14 First Prosecution Under New Law. (From Our Own Correspondent.'; Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 18. The standard of a great deal of dental treatment in Malaya is so low as to constitute a menace to public health. From now onwards, dental work will be done by people226 words
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Article232 1934-12-27 14 Bird Sanctuaries Under Consideration. The 14Gth meeting of the Stub Council of Pahang was held at the Astana Seri Terentang. Pekan. on Dec. 3. At this meeting the Council among other matters considered the report ot the sub-committee appointed to hear the appeal of Awang Mohamed bin232 words
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Article, Illustration29 1934-12-27 15 Sappers blew up a chimney at the new Civil Aerodrome last week. The picture on the rinht shows they did the job well.29 words
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Article, Illustration62 1934-12-27 16/17 I lie all-important cal. Mr. IP. \V. Allen who wrote seme of the lyrics. Mr. T. W. Murray, the author and producer. The full company. Singapore Volunteers in lh< luttii u <*r Posing l.agi—On the stage for the final curtain. I hr62 words
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Article, Illustration60 1934-12-27 18 I lie neddinc of Mr. .1 K. Kine (Harrisons Barker Ltd.) and Miss Lilen Kennel I took plaee on Dee. '.’ll at St. Andrew's t atliedral Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Nnordin at Penang Races. Trainer 11. Mariland with .Mrs. Humphreys and Mrs. Hilling at60 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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Article618 1934-12-27 19 Slight Riding Accident In London. NEWS OF OTHER MALAYANS. From Our Own Correspondent London, Dee. 12. f AIM sorry to report that the Sultan of Johore, who is now staying at Grosvenor House with the Sultana, had the misfortune to suffer a riding accident in Rotten618 words
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183 1934-12-27 19 Reuter Paris. Dec. 21. The Citroen works are closing over the Christmas holidays but will reopen as usual tor the throwing out of work ol their 20.000 employees and dependents, estimated at 50.000. would lead to a social upheaval and is considered out of— Reuter - 183 words
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140 1934-12-27 19 —Reuter. Suggestion For Payment Of War Debts. Washington, Dec. 21. The concluding session of the Senate inquiry before the Christmas recess was occupied by a statement by the War Department flatly opposing the proposal for Governmental ownership of the munitions industry. A spokesmen—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article41 1934-12-27 19 -Reuter. Hritish Royal Commission To Bo London, Dec. 21. In the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, announced that a British arms inquiry into the activities of armament firms would be undertaken by a Royal Commission.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 41 words
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Article87 1934-12-27 19 —Straits Times Copyright. Answer To Parliamentary Questioner. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 20. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. T. E. Groves (Lab., Stratford), Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, Secretary of State for the Colonies declared that there had been no recent change in the Malayan—Straits Times Copyright. - 87 words
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Article114 1934-12-27 19 Reuter London. Dee. 20. Orders lor sixteen third-class steel sleeping-cars, costing LOO.000, lor the southern section ol the Canton-Hun-kow Railway. Irom the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Co., bring the orders given in Great Britain by the Chinese Government Purchasing Commission Irom Jan. to a grand totalReuter - 114 words
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Article165 1934-12-27 19 Reuter. Processional Drives. MILITARY, NAVAL AND AIR REVIEWS. London, Dec. 21. In the House of Commons furI thor arrangements for the King's jubilee celebrations starting on May G were announced. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald declared that during the Celebrations in London His Majesty would receive the Diplomatic Corps– Reuter. - 165 words
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Article73 1934-12-27 19 -Reuter Aviator And Tradition Of Ancient Navigators Lisbon, Dec 21. Portuguese aviators. Lieutenant Hunberto Cruz and his mechanic, Lobato. have returned after their 41.000 kilometre Might to Timor. Macao, Hong Kong and India and were roaringly welcomed. The streets were decorated for a triumphal procession to the Town-Reuter - 73 words
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Article49 1934-12-27 19 -Reuter Tommies Don’t Forget Their Footballs. London. Doc. 20 The lirst battalions of the East Lancs, and Essex Regiments left Catterick tonight for the Saar amid ringing cheers from the garrison. The force, a thousand strong. Is taking lorty tons of baggage, including several tootballs.—Reuter-Reuter - 49 words
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Article56 1934-12-27 19 -Router. Stockholm, Dec. 20. The Swedish troops tor the Saar embarked at Trelleborg for Sassnitz alter being reviewed by the King, who in an address impressed on the men the I act that confidence was placed In them. The detachment is taking with it Christmas trees-Router. - 56 words
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Article61 1934-12-27 19 Reuter Leaving Europe For America. London, Dec. 21 Mr Yu Fei-peng. Chinese ViceMinister of Communications, has practically finished his investigations and will spend Christmas on the South Coast leaving for America on Jan. V Mr. Yu Fei-peng. Gen. Siu Zing-yuo. military leader of the mission, and Mr. QuoReuter - 61 words
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Article589 1934-12-27 20 Reuter. JAPAN BLAMES AMERICA. But Adheres To Parity Demand. Tokio, Dec. 20. Replying to Admiral Yamamoto’s application for permission to return to Japan, the Navy Minister has instructed him to stay in London and continue the efforts to carry Japan’s point. The Japanese press comments ratherReuter. - 589 words
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Article160 1934-12-27 20 -Reuter. Endorse Select Committee’s Report. London. Dec. 18. After debating the India proposals for four days, the House of Lords, by 239 votes to 62. rejected Lord Salisbury’s amendment urging the postponement of judgment till the Bill is drafted; after which the Government motion approving of legislation-Reuter. - 160 words
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Article142 1934-12-27 20 Straits Times Copyright. Mr. C. V. Stephens Resigns PATINO INTEREST IN THE B.T.I.C. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 20. Mr. C. V. Stephens has resigned from the board of the British Tin Investment Corporation. The Daily Express refers to Mr. Stephens’ chairmanship of the MalayanStraits Times Copyright. - 142 words
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Article59 1934-12-27 20 “KING” OF COCOS Phosphate Co.—Straits Times Copyright. Loses Action For Supertax (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 20. In the King’s Bench Division yesterday judgment was given for the Crown against John Sidney Clunies-Ross, “King” of Cocos Island, for supertax amounting to £16,656 in respect of dividends paid between 1921Phosphate Co.—Straits Times Copyright. - 59 words
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Article92 1934-12-27 20 -Reuter. Death Of Noted American Lawyer. New York. Dee. 20. The death is announced ut Mr. Martin Wiley Littleton, the lawyer who defended the oil magnate. Sinclair, in the Teapot Dome scandal. Mr. Littleton would have been 63 years old next month. A self-educ-ated man. he was admitted-Reuter. - 92 words
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Article99 1934-12-27 20 Reuter. Subsidy Advisory Committee Appointed. London. Dec. 20 The Advisory Committee to the Board of Trade on the administration of the Government grant of two millions sterling yearly to British tramp shipping will consist of Sir Vernon Thomson as chairman, six representatives of tramp shipping, two representatives of— Reuter. - 99 words
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Article389 1934-12-27 20 Reuter. F.B.I. Mission’s Success. RAPID DEVELOPMENT <)p NEW STATE. London, Dec. 20. The publication of the long awaited report of the Federation of British Industries mission to Japan and Manchukuo, which has j u <t been issued, states that the mission was entirely unofficial and nonpoliticalReuter. - 389 words
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Article103 1934-12-27 20 —British Wireless. Workers Earning Several Millions More. Rugby. Dec. 14. When the third reading of the Depressed Areas Bill was passed by the House of Commons last night by votes to 53 the Minister of Labour. Mi Oliver Stanley, stated that the measures was offered as a contribution—British Wireless. - 103 words
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953 1934-12-27 21 Straits Times Copyright. FORCED DOWN BY STORM. Distinguished Journalist Among Victims. CEVEN were burned to death after the K.L.M. Douglas air race plane crashed ten miles south of Rutbah. The victims are W. M. 0. Beekman, chief pilot, J. van Steenbergen, first officer,! Straits Times Copyright. - 953 words
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99 1934-12-27 21 —Reuter. Demands Of Screen Actors’ Guilds. Hollywood. Dei!. 21. A general strike is threatened in the film industry to support screen actors guilds’ demands which include a standard contract with provision for arbitration in disputes between individual actors and producers, the abolition of the—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article157 1934-12-27 21 -British Wireless. Big Extensions In Prospect. Rugby, Dec. 18. Large orders are being placed by the Central Electricity Board for the extension of generating capacity in various parts of the country, to meet the growth in demand for supplies for power and light, which have shown a-British Wireless. - 157 words
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Article52 1934-12-27 21 -British Wireless. Rugby, Dec. 19. The Duke and Duchess of Kent have arrived at Buckingham Palace and will remain there until the end of the week, when they will accompany the King and Queen to Sandringham for Christmas. After Christmas the Duke and Duchess will go-British Wireless. - 52 words
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Article249 1934-12-27 21 —Reuter. Moscow Executions. BRITISH LABOUR SHOCKED.” Moscow, Dec. 21. The existence of a terrorist and anti-Soviet jrroup formed by members of the former Zinovieff faction at Leningrad which is opposed to Stalin’s gi’oup is said to have been re vealed by preliminary inquiry into the murder of—Reuter. - 249 words
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Article80 1934-12-27 21 Reute- Arrests On Russian Ship At Manila. Manila. Du 21. A protest has been lodged with the American and Philippine Governments by Musholf, captain ot the Soviet freighter Ordjonikidze. against the action of the Philippine constabulary In boarding the vessel, arresting twenty-three Manila residents and forcing all RussiansReute- - 80 words
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Article118 1934-12-27 21 British Wireless. British Holders Need Not Worry. Rugby, Dec. 13. In reply to a question in the House of Commons today Mr. Anthony Eden (Lord Privy Seal> stated that the exchanges position in Brazil had been the subject of a special study and representations were being addressed toBritish Wireless. - 118 words
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Article172 1934-12-27 22 Currency Devaluation Probable. AMERICAN PRESSURE. Sterling Standard May Be Adopted. London, Dec. 19. The Financial Times, in an editorial, says that there can be no doubt that considerable unsettlement is felt as to whether China will be able to avoid some such drastic measure as currency devaluation,172 words
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Article140 1934-12-27 22 Silver Has Become Too Unreliable. London, Dec. 19. The Financial News states that Sir Victor Sassoon's suggestions have been received favourably by the market, but it is considered most unlikely that America will change her silver policy on the lines suggested. The newspaper thinks that unless the US.140 words
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Article181 1934-12-27 22 —Reuter. British M.P. Urges Action. Londor, Dec. 19. In the House of commons the question of Chinese railway loan arrears was again raised by Mr. A. C. Moreing <Cons.' Preston), who stressed that receipts on the Tientsin-Pukow line were greater than ever although the obligations under the—Reuter. - 181 words
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Article261 1934-12-27 22 —Reuter. i Government’s Mandate. THE “PROTECTING HAND” STILL NEEDED. London, Dec. 19. Two exhaustive debates following on seven years of hard investigation have invested the Government with an unimpeachable mandate from the Imperial Parliament, says The Times, commenting on the House of Lords debate on India,—Reuter. - 261 words
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Article134 1934-12-27 22 -British Wireless. Proud Of British Descent And Traditions. Rugby, Dec. 17. When the Duke of Gloucester today laid the foundation stone of the new Central Railway station at Wellington, New Zealand, the Premier. Mr. Forbes, asked him to deliver two messages when he returned to England. The-British Wireless. - 134 words
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Article229 1934-12-27 22 -Reuter Wireless Leads To A Change Of Government. Belgrade, Dec. 18. The Cabinet Is meeting tonight to decide whether to resign. There is the prospect ol a stern and protracted struggle between the present Prime Minister, M. Uzonovitch, and M. Yevtitch. who has resigned his portfolio as Minister-Reuter Wireless - 229 words
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Article45 1934-12-27 22 -Reuter. "Entirely UnacceptableSay The Merchants. New Delhi, Dec. 20. After a ten-hour discussion, the committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce issued a statement strongly condemning the Select Committee report, describing it as “entirely unacceptable to the Indian mercantile community.” Reuter.-Reuter. - 45 words
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Article176 1934-12-27 22 —Reuter. Causes The Dollar To Weaken. The recommendations of the US National Resources Board (to spend $105,000,000,000 in 25 years on a prosperity recovery plan) caused a weakening of the dollar in terms of francs, although fears for the future of the dollar are now allayed and—Reuter. - 176 words
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Article202 1934-12-27 22 -Reuter. Hundred Billion Scheme For America. WORK FOR EVERYONE. “Mingled Praise And Doubt.” New York, Dec. 18. A colossal new prosperity plan spread over twenty-five years, with public works to cost $105,000,000,000, has been submitted to the President bv the National Resources Board, who have considered the-Reuter. - 202 words
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Article184 1934-12-27 22 means the whole of it. —Reuter Win less. Lloyd George To Show The Way. London. Dec. 15. The intention to launch within tl> next few’ weeks a scheme for the national recovery of prosperity was announced by Mr. Lloyd George in interview with Reuter at Churt. Hemeans the whole of it.—Reuter Win – less. - 184 words
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Article30 1934-12-27 22 Sydney. Dec. The first air mail from Croyd< London, arrived today, five minute late.—Reuter. This flight inaugurated the air rn;» service between England and Av:tralia, via Singapore.30 words
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Article271 1934-12-27 23 —Reuter. “TRUCE” WITH CRIMINALS. Warsaw Police “Entertain” Bad Characters. 4 GENTLEMEN S Agreement enables Scotland Yard practically to close on Christmas Day. Crooks have traditionally kept an unwritten truce enabling the Yard to release all but twenty-five out of a staff of 500. It is—Reuter. - 271 words
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Article105 1934-12-27 23 —Reuter. Spy Scare On Japanese Island. Tokio. Dec. 23. The Kokumin Shimbun states that several hundred inhabitants of Amamio Shima, a large island 200 miles south-east of Kyushu, incited by rumours of an alleged case of international espionage by Roman Catholic lathers, attacked and destroyed Akina church—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article67 1934-12-27 23 sonal residence there.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Saarbrucker. .Jec. 13. Major Hemsley’s successors as Chiel ol the Saar Police, it is announced, is Major Hennessy, a British officer who has already been serving for some time in the Saar as a member of Mr Knox’.: personal staff. Major Hennessy has thesonal residence there.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 67 words
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Article124 1934-12-27 23 -Reuter Morning Post Comment On Recognition. London, Dec. 21. The Times and Morning Post editorially summarise the report of the Federation of British Industries Mission to Manchukuo and welcome the conclusions of the investigators regarding co-operation between British and Japanese industry, expressing the opinion that-Reuter - 124 words
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Article51 1934-12-27 23 British Wireless Rugby, Dec. 19. The Colonial Ollice announce that Mr. W. D. Battcrshill, Ceylon Civil Service now Assistant Colonial Secretary Jamaica. has been selected for appointment as rvnrus in succession to Mr. H. hc Sneer Heaton, C.K.G.. who has ten appointed Governor ol the Falkland Islands—BritishBritish Wireless - 51 words
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Article507 1934-12-27 23 lliruugu tu iihou..-.' service only to Calcutta. British Radio. Farreaching Developments In 1937. London. Dec. 22. Far-reaching developments in Empire air communications were propos'd in a scheme outlined in the House of Commons by Sir Philip Sassoon, Under Secretary for Air. Sir Philip Sassoonlliruugu tu iihou..-.' – ; – service only to Calcutta. British Radio. - 507 words
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Article55 1934-12-27 23 figure for Doc. 1. 1933. was 43 -British Wireless Rugby, Dec. 1H. The average level of retail prices oi commodities on Dec. 1 was 44 per cent, above the level of July. 1934 This percentage was the same as that for a month earlier. The correspondinj? figure forfigure for Doc. 1. 1933. was 43 -British Wireless - 55 words
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Article269 1934-12-27 23 China News. —Sin Kuo Min Sin Chew JP Poh Unfavourable Balance Over $455,000,000. Shanghai, Dec. 24.—China’s trade lor the past 11 months of this year has declined by over $366,000,000 compared with the same period last year, according to statistics issued by the customs administration.—Sin Kuo Min; Sin Chew JP Poh - 269 words
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Article116 1934-12-27 23 Ruuter. Attitude On Naval Problems. Washington, Dec. 22. The United States Government Is represented as being still hopeful ol a continuation of naval limitation agreements although disappointed at the failure of the London talks. The administration is reported to be eager that America refrain from– Ruuter. - 116 words
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Article89 1934-12-27 23 Reuter Incident On Sino-Soviet Frontier. Moscow, Dec. 24. From Khabarovsk it is learned that Soviet officials arrested a Japanese officer and his Manchu soldier servant on the bank of the river Ussuri, 20 miles south of the town of I man. The officer was stated to be– Reuter - 89 words
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Article179 1934-12-27 24 -Reuter. Magnificent Display to Be Held In London. ROYAL NAVY ESCORT. Committee To Visit China To Assist In Selection. London, Dec. 21. The necessary machinery has been completed for holding the most magnificent exhibition of Chinese art, porcelain, paintings, ivory, bronze, lacquer etcetera ever shown. It-Reuter. - 179 words
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Article118 1934-12-27 24 Admiral Glossop Dead. COMMANDED CRUISER SYDNEY. The death occurred in England yesterday of Vice Admiral Johnj Collins-Taswell Glossop (states Reuter.) Vice-Adm. Glossop was born in 1871, his father being the Rev. G. G. P. Glossop, Vicar of Twickenham. He became a midshipman in 1899 and118 words
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Article81 1934-12-27 24 —Reuter. Fokker Welcomed By Huge Crowd. Paramaribo, Dec. 20. The first Atlantic crossing by a Dutch air liner was successfully accomplished when the K.L.M. Fok-, ker plane carrying Christmas mails arrived here from Amsterdam. The machine was warmly welcomed by the Governor of Dutch Guiana and a—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article389 1934-12-27 24 -Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Closer Co-operation With Great Britain. Washington, Dec. 23. The Ambassador at the Court of j St. James, Mr. R. W. Bingham, has arrived. I A spokesman of the White House outlined American policy following Japan’s denunciation of the Washington Treaty as, firstly, to avoid any-Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 389 words
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Article82 1934-12-27 24 —Reuter. Jury Deliberate For Seven Hours. Chicago, Dec. 23. Martin Insull has been acquitted of the charge of embezzling $344,000 belonging to Middle-West Utilities. The jury deliberated for seven hours. The jury returned to court just as the judge was considering dismissing them After his acquittal Insull—Reuter. - 82 words
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429 1934-12-27 24 Reuter. Coffins Carried By British Airmen. Baghdad, Dec. 23. The victims of the Douglas crash were buried in the British cemetery in the presence of the British Ambassador, Lt.-Col. Sir Francis Humphrys, the Iraqui Foreign Minister, members of the Diplomatic Corps and leading members— Reuter. - 429 words
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Article39 1934-12-27 24 -Reuter. Havana, Dec. 18. The campaign against the Cuban Government is becoming more intensive. Thirty bombs exploded in different parts of the city last night. Several persons were wounded and extensive damage was done to property.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 39 words
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Article299 1934-12-27 24 —Reuter. Arrested Following Kirov Murder. MAY BE EXILED. Zinoviev Faction Fali From Grace. Moscow, Dec. 23. It is now officially stated that Zinoviev and Kamenev with a number of supporters were arrested on Dec. 16 in connection with the murder of Kirov. As there is insufficient—Reuter. - 299 words
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Article96 1934-12-27 24 ed to the Customs officials. Sin Ku Min. Against Smuggling 01 Silver. 4 Nanking. Dec. 24 Dr. H. H. Xung. the Fin mce Minister. has requested Marsha. Chians Kai-shek to order ihe military and police forces to assit the customs in a vigorous compaign against the smuggling ofed to the Customs officials.—Sin Ku • Min. - 96 words
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Article62 1934-12-27 24 British Wireless. Rugby, Dec. 17. The President of the Board of Tradtogether with Colonel Colville, receiv ed M. Manulescu, the Rumanian Minister of Commerce, accompanie by M. Laptew. the acting Rumanian Minister, and his delegation, and di cussed with him the question of ou* standing debts due fromBritish Wireless. - 62 words
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Article1556 1934-12-27 25 Home Football Sunderland, Arsenal And Manchester City All Defeated. KEEN RACE IN SECOND DIVISION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 23. There was a heavy fog yesterday all over the country and many matches were played under the most difficult conditions The Arsenal, who scored through1,556 words
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713 1934-12-27 25 Brown Roberts Disqualified For Hitting Low. (By Our Boxing Correspondent.) The boxing on Friday at the Olympic Stadium was rather disappointing compared with the previous programme at the same place. Guillermo got the decision over Donald Stewart, the American who has been training with Al713 words
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Article40 1934-12-27 25 -Reuter. Sydney, l»ct\ ‘VI In the triangular tournament between Australia Great Britain and France Crawford beat Perry 6 -0. 6 4. Perry, the British champion is obviously stale. He has sutTer**d four defeats in three weeks —Reuter.-Reuter. - 40 words
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885 1934-12-27 26 Only One U pset On The First Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Dec. 23. Jockey Davies who is just hack from a holiday, w’on five races out of a card of nine events on Saturday. This is not, of course, a Malayan record885 words
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Article275 1934-12-27 26 DECISIVE WIN OVER DIEHARD B.P. Singapore Badminton Season Closes The Clerical Union Ilall, Rangoon Road, was the scene ol a large gathering of badminton enthusiasts on Saturday when the Novices Badminton Party met and defeated the Diehard Badminton Party, last year’s winners, in the final of the275 words
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Article158 1934-12-27 26 Home Rugby. London. Dec. 22. Blackheaih seem to be able to do nothing right since their defeat at the hands of he Light Blues last month and they were defeated once again this afternoon by Coventry. The Harlequins managed to get the better of Richmond158 words
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Article460 1934-12-27 26 Winning Goal Obtained In The Last Minute. S.C.C 3. Selangor Chinese The Selangor Chinese R.C., who had been held to a draw of one goaJ all by the Singapore Chinese on Sunday, were defeated by the odd goal in five by the S.C.C. on Monday.460 words
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Article400 1934-12-27 26 Trophy Goes Back To “The Dog.” From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 22 Selangor Club *23 pts. S.C.C. 8 pts. There was no doubt after the first ten minutes as to who would eventually run out winners in the’ annual match for the Trophy400 words
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Article46 1934-12-27 26 Penang. Dec. 24. The Singapore Y.M C.A. scored on B—o victory yesterday in a water poU» match with the Penang Swimming Club. The visitors were far the superior team. They gave a marvellous display of combination and had their own way throughout.46 words
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Article29 1934-12-27 26 At Seremban on Saturday the al> Blues, who included several reserve players, defeated the Selangor Asiatics by 13 points (2 goals and a try) to ml.29 words
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1346 1934-12-27 27 Injury To Caldwell The Turning Point. (By Our Rugby Correspondent.) United Services 6 pts. Negri-Malacca nil. Saturday’s Malaya Cup match at Anson Road Stadium to decide who should meet Perak in the final at Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 5 produced as fine a game1,346 words
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931 1934-12-27 27 Forwards And Half-Backs Combine Better. 2. Combined Services 1. Thanks to better combination and the more bustling methods of their forwards and half-backs the Singapore Cricket Club managed to defeat the Combined Services for the second time on the S.C.C. pad an931 words
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Article117 1934-12-27 27 Volunteers Kent Team From Kagle. In a rifle shooting match on Bukit Timah Range on Saturday afternoon, the S.R.A.A. defeated a team from II.M S. Eagle by six points. Shooting was good, in fairly poor conditions, and the Volunteers ran up a score oi 588 points, to which117 words
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Article1636 1934-12-27 28 “LEIGHTON ” - THE CLUB VERANDAH. Selangor’s Hockey Visit. Macao’s Programme Arranged. Co-operation Helps. Conducted by “LEIGHTON JIOCKEY enthusiasts will undoubtedly be present in force at the S.C.C. tomorrow when Singapore play Selangor for the second time. The visitors have a great record this season having won five of the six matches they1,636 words
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Article374 1934-12-27 28 SUNDERLAND STOKE WELL BEATEN. Grim Struggle In The Second Division. London, Dec. 25. There were several more surprise results in the league matches played here today, the most notable being the fine performance of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in beatin? Asinn Villa by two goals to nil. Sunderland were overwhelmed374 words
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Article58 1934-12-27 28 (From Our Own Correspondents Seremban. Dec. 21 A boxing programme is being Arranged for Dec 23 at the Sapphire Theatre Hall. Seremban. The card is as follows: Battling Key (Singapore) vs. Young Felix (N.S.) Bobby Chan (N.S.) vs. Young Sultan (Singapore). W. Wilmot (Singapore) vs. Young Frios58 words
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Article29 1934-12-27 28 (From Our Own Correspondent London. Saturday. The Nottinghamshire Cricket Clu has deposed A. W. Carr from tin’ captaincy and has elected two joincaptains (S.T. Copyright).29 words
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1449 1934-12-27 1 FUTURE OF AVIATION. Speech At Wearne Brothers Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of Messrs Wearne Bros. Ltd., was held in Singapore on Friday. Mr. C. F. F. Wearne presided. The others present were: Mrs. L. \V. Geddes. Miss E. C. Wearne Mrs. F.1,449 words
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Article232 1934-12-27 1 Company Results. Fifteen Per Cent. On Perak Estate. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 21. Waterfall (Selangor) Rubber Estates, Ltd., reports a profit for the year ending Sept. 30, 1034, of £0,784, as compared with a loss in the previous year (after paying debenture interest of232 words
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Article98 1934-12-27 1 During the week ending Dee. 15. 1934, exports of tinned pineapples Irom Malayan ports amounted to 21,415 cases, of whieh 18.475 <B6 per cent eases were to the United Kingdom, 385 <2 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 1.350 <0 per cent.) eases to Canada,98 words
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Article36 1934-12-27 1 Interim Dividend Of 5 I’er Cent. Tim Kedah Rubber Co. Ltd. is paying an interim dividend of 5 per cent. >n Jan. 10 The books will be closed r rom Jan. 2 to 1036 words
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Article1195 1934-12-27 2 Effect Of Restriction. The tenth ai meeting of Sungei Way Dredging Limited was held at Kuala Lumpur on December 17. Mr. J. H. Rich, the chxirman, addressing the Meeting, said:—You will notice from the directors’ report the whole of the company’s quota permissible under the Tin1,195 words
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138 1934-12-27 2 The following information has been received from the Chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics, Batavia. Production on Estates converted to long tons of 2,240 lb. dry weight. Territory. Total Sept. Jan. to May June to Sept. Total Jan. 'o 1933. 1934. inclusive inclusive Sept.138 words
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Article259 1934-12-27 2 Cabinet Policy. THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF RECIPROCITY. In the House of Commons on Dec. 5, Capt. P. MacDonald (C., Isle of Wight) asked the Secretary for the Colonies whether in view of the development of trade between this country and the Colonial Empire, and the problems which259 words
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Article73 1934-12-27 2 Following the chairman’s remarks at the recent annual meeting of Rahman Hydraulic Tin Ltd., concerning their case against A. and J. Main and Co. Ltd., the secretaries state that a settlement has been arrived at with the defendants. whereby they have agreed to withdraw their appeal73 words
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Article614 1934-12-27 2 Mr. R. Fidler On Benefits Of Restriction. The general meeting of the Sunset Puntar Rubber Estate. Ltd., was held in London on Dec. 4. a Mr. R. B. Fidler (the chairman) t n the course of his speech. said meet today under rather more favour able circumstances.614 words
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Article19 1934-12-27 2 Dec. 20 Tin. Spore Price per picul 21 ll3.87Ms 22 114.00 24 ***** 26 114 0019 words
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Article120 1934-12-27 3 Results Of November Operations. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 24. The secretaries of Pulau Kamiri Limited issued a circular on Saturday giving results of operations during November. The circular states Quantity of ground milled 7,945 tons output of dressed tin ore 137.05 piculs recovery per120 words
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Article319 1934-12-27 3 The report of the directors of Bukit Pulong Syndicate Ltd. to be presented to the shareholders at the general meeting to be held on Jan. 16. states The profit for the year amounted to $18,775. and the sum brought forward from the previous year is 52.319 words
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Article96 1934-12-27 3 The secretary of Austral Malay Tin. Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half month of December: Kampong Kamunting.—Hrs. run 125. cu. Nds. treated 22.000. total pels. 49. net value $3,592. Asam Kumbang.—Hrs. run 176. cu. yds. treated 51.000. total pels. 407.76.96 words
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Article103 1934-12-27 3 —Straits Times Copyright. Rim And Bukit Ijok Pay Interims. 'From Our Own Correspondent.* London. Dec. 20. Kelantan Rubber Estates (1933 > Ltd report a profit for the 15 months ended June 30 of £2.001. These are the first accounts. The sum of £1.030 »s carried forward—Straits Times Copyright. - 103 words
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Article182 1934-12-27 3 The following information has been received from the Rubber Growers Association, through the Malayan Information Agency, London. 1933 1934 Jan -Dec. Oct. Nov. ions. tons. tons. A. Net Exports. 1. Oe.vlon 63 808 7.214 6.494 2. Other than countries Ceylon. Malaya and the Netherlands Indies (partly estimated) 61,707182 words
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Article135 1934-12-27 3 The lollowing outputs are tor November: Mentakab. —39.500 lb. Jeram Kuantan.—37.200 lb. Sungei Bagan. —40.000 lb. Batu Village.—1.061 lb. Kapala. —15.791 lb. Aver Kuning.—100.000 lb Bade!:.—32.000 lb. Bradwall. —46.6JO lb. Chert-onesv.—85.000 lb. Dennistown. —46.000 lb. Highlands Lowlands Para 177.500 ib. Klabang. —131.000 lb. Krian. —59.700 lb. Sungei Krian.135 words
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Article223 1934-12-27 3 London Merchant Bank “B” Marked At “Nil.” The "B” shares of the London Merchant Bank were marked three times at ‘•nil” in the Stock Exchange Official List on Dec. 5. There are 150.000 of these shares, of the denomination of £7 each, of which £3 10s. is223 words
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Article342 1934-12-27 3 The Directors report of Sungei Luas Tin Dredging Ltd. states: The property remained on a care and maintenance basis during the year and the production of the quota, elsewhere, on a profit-sharing basis yielded satisfactory returns. The profit for the year, after writing oil preliminary342 words
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Article154 1934-12-27 3 I\ itl>bcr I)iviilenils. dividend since 1928-29. (Straits Times Copyright). Braunston To Pay Seven And Half Per Cent. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 24. Braunston (Malay) Rubber Estates, Ltd., a company which owns an estate of 1,400 acres in Selangor, reports a profit tor the year endingdividend since 1928-29. (Straits Times Copyright). - 154 words
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Article149 1934-12-27 3 B.N.B. Chamber Of Commerce Letters. At the last meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce a letter from the manager, MembakuL Estates Ltd., was read and considered. The meeting confirmed the secretary’s reply that the Chamber had received no communication from the local committee of the149 words
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Article111 1934-12-27 3 The Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates, Ltd. directors’ report states: Accounts. The profit for the year after allowing $3,143 for depreciation and $1,957 for directors’ remuneration imounts to $37,187. To this has to be added fa> the balance of profit and loss account brought forward from last111 words
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Article50 1934-12-27 3 Singapore Official Quotations. Quotations Forward Contracts Spot Seller Prices d I Jan Apr I)ate L'don S'pore Jan Mar June I* c. 20 0 5 Hi 21) 21'- 21 23'« 21 6 5 16 JO'S 21 21 v 23 N 22 6 1 1 :»0 21 21 S| 2350 words
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Article898 1934-12-27 4 Fraser And Co’s Quotations. f* i i.ipore, Doc 24 Mining. Issue Val. PC Buyers. Sellers. 4/-4 Ampat Tin 4/3 4'7 V& £1 £1 Asam Rumbling 33 35, -xdxb. £1 £1 Austral Malay til 62 5 -5 Ayer HiUtm 13 14 ed. 1 1 Aver Won; 2.15 2.25898 words
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Article441 1934-12-27 4 EXCHANGE RATES. Singapore. Dec. 24 SELLING. London. 4 months’ sight 2 7 22 London. 3 months’ sight 2/4 3 '16 London, 60 days’ sight 1/4 5 32 London. 30 days’ sight 2 4V* London, demand 2 4 3 3London, T.T. 2 4 3 32 Lyons and Paris,441 words
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Article69 1934-12-27 4 At a meeting of Debenture-holders of Kuala Muda Rubber Estates, Ltd., resolutions providing for the separation of the 7 per cent, notes of the company from the debentures, and for the convening of meetings of noteholders were passed. The chairman announced that the company would redeem69 words
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Article56 1934-12-27 4 'I’he following outputs are for the first l»alf ol December: Takuapa No. 1—325 hrs., 80.000 cu. yds 185 pels. TRkuapa No. 2.-325 hrs.. 65.000 cu. yds 303 pels. Ronong Consolidated. —Hrs. run 210. cu. yd. treated 67.000. tin ore won pels. 224. Dredge stopped on the 12th Instant56 words
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Article65 1934-12-27 4 Report lor year to July 31. 1931, shows profit .£11.874 (£1.279): add brought forward £679, making £12.553 dividend 6d. per share, less tax forward. £4,803: during yea) 30,000 shares in United Temiang (F.M.S.i Rubber Estates were sold out of company’s total holding of 150.000 shares taken over from65 words
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Article81 1934-12-27 4 Report for year ended June 30. 1934. shows working profit £48,792 (£l7213); and interest and sundry revenue £679, less fees, tax £2,289, and dredge renewal reserve £2,500. leaving net profit £42,231 (£15,366); add brought forward £1,959, leaving £44.190; final dividend of 8 per cent., less tax, making 2281 words
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Article685 1934-12-27 4 Allagar (2 1.8: Alor Pongsu <2 2 1: Anglo-Malay (£l* 12 9: Ayer Kumng (£l* 28 6: Hagan Serai (£D 12 3; Bahru (-Sel.) (2 i 3 6; Banteng (£l* 20'; Batang (2 > ,11',; Batu Caves <£D 21 3; Batu Tiga (£1) 28 6;685 words
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714 1934-12-27 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Value Dividend* Fraser Lyall A Company Sc Co. Evatt 454.175 1 3 p.c. int. a c year 28-2-35 ..Allenby .$1- 1 90 195 180 1.90 216.779 1 5 p.c. for year 30-9-34 Alor Gajah i$l* 1.60 1.65cd. 1.55714 words
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