The Straits Budget, 20 June 1935
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1935-06-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. No. 1036. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. JUNK 20. 1 I’riei* 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.30 words
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Article, Illustration802 1935-06-20 1 if IS Excellency the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, attended by' the .Aid* -de-Camp, are leaving Singapore ’•day by the s.s. Kedah on a tour to P< rung. Kedah. Kuala Lumpur, and Seremban. Lady Thomas and Miss I bonus are not accompanying His lexcellency who will return802 words
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Article, Illustration57 1935-06-20 1 H E Sir Shenton Thomas on Tuesday received II M S Laburnum on behalf of the Straits ‘Settlements Government. The ship wifi |>e used for Singapore K N.V.R. training. Sir Shenton s s een (above) inspecting a guard °f honour and (right) walking down the gangway after the—Straits Times pictures - 57 words
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Article355 1935-06-20 1 General Lewin’s Discussions. A NEW MALAY COMPANY. jj.Yll’OKTAi T changes in the Straits Settlements Volunleer Force are mentioned by Major-Gen. K. 0. Lew in, G.O.C., in his annual progress report lor 15KM which was laid before the Legislative ouneil on Monday. General Lewin has decided to miiict*355 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article562 1935-06-20 2 Straits Times. June 15. Chinese interests are in danger of iorgetting a truth which the late Mr. A. W. Still frequently preached in the Straits Times. Mr. Still, whose gifts included a very keen commercial intelligence, was wont to declare that the Chinese of Singapore, while exploiting local businessStraits Times. June 15. - 562 words
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Article253 1935-06-20 3 at Sungei Buloh.—Straits Times. June 15. It is flattering to see from a review ol Mr. M. J. Kennaway’s recent book in the Tropical Agriculturist that Malaya is admitted to be undeniably ahead of Ceylon in rubber research, although the latter colony possessed a properly organisedat Sungei Buloh.—Straits Times. June 15. - 253 words
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Article820 1935-06-20 3 IS FORESTRY WINNING pressive and welcome. Straits Times, June 17. What an opportunity lost for an eavesdropping repot ter A few days ago Mr. Rasmussen, apostle of rubber forestry, and Mr. Westrop, ardent manurist. met in a pleasant social environment and had a little talk. An independent observer declared itpressive and welcome. – Straits Times, June 17. - 820 words
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Article799 1935-06-20 3 thing, within limits! -Straits Times. June 18 Cynics assert that the League of Nations cannot preserve world peace but that arms manufacturers can—if they have a mind to do so. and (as the ultra-cynical suggest) cannot see greater profits in war. Talk ol that next war," withthing, within limits! -Straits Times. June 18 - 799 words
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Article790 1935-06-20 4 —Straits Times, June 19. The speech on slum clearance made by Sir Arnold Robinson in the Legislative Council on Monday has not been published in the Straits Times. That speech was anexceptionally important, one and our readers are entitled to an explanation. An appeal against a judgment—Straits Times, June 19. - 790 words
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Article29 1935-06-20 4 PARSONS—To Lydic, wife of W. S. W. Parsons. Penang a daughter. CANNELL. —To Slyia. wife of Albert Cannell. Singapore, at General Hospital. Singapore on June IS. a daughter.29 words
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Article83 1935-06-20 4 PARVATHY-SESHADRI—On June 10, 1935 at Ottapalam, South India, Miss Parvathy eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. N Narayana Iyer of Singapore to Mr C. S. Soshadri son of Mr. C. S. Sahasranama Aivav 8.A., Banker, Perintalmanna. HATFIELD-LEFEVRE—-At the Church of Saint John the Evangelist. Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday,83 words
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Article220 1935-06-20 4 VERDICT OF Not GUILTY. (From Our Special Correspondent Malacca, June* lb After 72 minutes’ deliberations ti, jury this afternoon returned a verdict by a majority of six to one oi nol guilty” on the second charge again.st Inspector Nunn, who was accord!no", discharged. The first and more220 words
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Article317 1935-06-20 4 Sunday. Jum 1» Hon. Mr. J. W. W. Hughes. Hon Colonel Cecil Rac and Mrs. Rae had luncheon at Government House Monday. Jum 10 Mr. Wilbur Kctiinger. Mr. and Mrs J. I. Miller. Mr. P. W. Litchfield ana Mr. H. W Shively had luncheon u Government House Tuesday.317 words
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Article157 1935-06-20 5 IT would be impossible to imagine a more delightful setting Jor a dinner than Mandalay Villa, where ti n members of the Rotary contexence met on Sunday night by invitation ol Mrs. Lee Choon Guan. Dinner was served on the lawn, and the sound of the157 words
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Article161 1935-06-20 5 SHOOTING” SNAKES THE taking of these snake pa tures must have required nerve, lor no telescopic lens w T as used, and in fact the camera at times was only three leet from the snakes. I gather that Mr. Fisher was accompanied on this venture by an escort of doctors161 words
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Article149 1935-06-20 5 MR. ROBERT CHARTER, who died at sea last Friday on his way to England was probably the last man in Malaya who had travelled from the East to England via the Ca n.* in a sailing ship. He made this journey in 186 a. as a child149 words
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Article129 1935-06-20 5 COME time ago I complained that Rotary clubs in this country did not draw largely enough on the extensive local experience ol heir members, in arranging their addresses. This is hardly borne ou 1 however, by the June issue of The Rotia, i n which three excellent addresses129 words
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Article167 1935-06-20 5 gEINO completely ignorant ol art I have been placed in an embarrassing position by the roeemt oi the following postcard Drui Sir. will you please < nliihuen mi >'iul a few oi my 1 fiends who arc fellow .readers, through .\our “Notes of the Day’ column, what167 words
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Article132 1935-06-20 5 CONGRATULATIONS are due t„ Mr. Edward I. Ponniah and Mr. A. T. Kulasingham. who have just brought cut a little book called “Spotlights on the Jaffna Tamils of Malaya.” With the merits of this book I am not lor the moment concerned. The point is that it represents132 words
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Article126 1935-06-20 5 T"*HE proportion of Ceylonese, Indians and Chinese in the Malay States who really regard themselves as domiciled in this country is not large, but they do exist, and their more farseelng members are now engaged in conscious self-adjustment The more that process can be aided the better, if only126 words
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Article124 1935-06-20 5 IT is surprising to find how strong the old domestic traditions still are among the Jailna Tamils, manifested particularly in the dowry system and the seclusion of the womenfolk. Messrs. Ponniah and Kulasingham also criticise a lack of interest In athletics, although this does not apply to the124 words
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Article147 1935-06-20 5 RACIAL HISTORY r JpIIE early chapters alone are surely sulllcient justification for the book. i< t they do what lias never been done before: set out fully the history ol the Jallna Tamils in the Malay States, and the careers of some of their lead ir.g representatives in Government service,147 words
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Article107 1935-06-20 5 COME days ago I mentioned mat a Singapore yachtsman had obtained extremely satisfactory result> Irom awnings treated with rubber. I have now received a letter irom tile manager oi a large hotel in tile Netherlands Indies who has read this note and is anxious to find a type107 words
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Article113 1935-06-20 5 IJAVING wondered at times whether it would be possible to keep bees in Malaya, as Ls done in temperate countries. I am interested to learn that, Mr. C. H. Young, of Ipoh, lias tried it. Mr. Young claims that pure Malayan honey compares very favourably witli that produced113 words
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Article120 1935-06-20 5 more one sees ol the aftermath of the Jubilee medal in this country. the more one doubts the wisdom of instituting a special decoration ol this kind. This reflection is prompted more by the newspaper correspondence which has not been published than by the correspondence which has120 words
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Article133 1935-06-20 5 'T'HEN there was the absence of awards to the Johore Military Forces, although members of the Johore Volunteer Engineers and other units in Malaya received medals. This omission Is particularly open to criticism, for the Johore Military Forces have paid their respects to His Majesty at the Birthday133 words
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Article119 1935-06-20 5 /*VMl'] does not like to criticise these awards unduly, lor no matter how carefully tin* Government made them, there was bound to be dissatislaction and legitimate dissatisfaction—so long as the number ot medals available was only about throe hundred. The task of distributing this number equitably throughout Malaya119 words
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Article122 1935-06-20 5 AT a Singapore wedding on Monday Dr. Philip Tyau gave a reminder that monogamy Is the only form of marriage approved by modern China Belore performing the ceremony the Consul-General, in the presence of relatives and guests, asked the bridegroom whether it was his intention to regard himself122 words
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Article112 1935-06-20 5 11/|ANY people will endorse the remarks made by the Straits Times commercial correspondent on Tuesday about the local practice ot advertising goods without stating prices. Business men do not realise how many orders they are missing bv not stating prices. They catch a newspaper reader’s eye, get him112 words
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Article149 1935-06-20 5 iIKKF: is a letter referring to tin* Ist Halt tiic Royal Innlskilling FusilK i., who are due to come to Singapore Horn Shanghai next February: hi .11 Anak Slngapura. Heading your ••Non- ol tiie Day" in yesterday's paper, reran a report from a Shamthai correspondent publldied In lie149 words
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Article155 1935-06-20 5 IUDOINU by the volume oi correspondence which reaches my Sunday Times colleague every week, great Interest is being taken by the public in the Malayan Ghost Story page in that newspaper. Personally 1 ttnd the local brand of ghost story disappointing. It is much too crude and simple—in155 words
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Article159 1935-06-20 6 I JNITED Sua Betong, with a profit last year of €75,000 and a dividend ot 12*2 per cent., appears at first sight to have presented the F.M.S. Government with an effective argument against reduction of quit rents. However, this company is in an exceptionally strong position and can159 words
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Article132 1935-06-20 6 OERAK is to have its own “Jubilee Book,” I read in the Taiping Record, and it is intended that this publication shall be a worthy souvenir of the celebrations in that State. There will be an abundance of pictures. as there should be in a publication of this132 words
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Article132 1935-06-20 6 "pHOSE who took part in the political controversies of Sir Laurence Guil l«*mard’s time, and are now in retire ment, would be startled to see in Malayan government gazettes nowadays the title Malayan Public Works Service.” Apparently this designates the European establishment of the several public works departments,132 words
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Article149 1935-06-20 6 PURTHER information about the huge reserves of native rubber exi isting in Netherlands India is given in the R. G. A Bulletin. Under the system of individual assessment allowances are granted on the basis of the number of trees own|ed. and it has accordingly been neces- sary to149 words
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Article120 1935-06-20 6 •ywo highly significant items were noted by our Batavia correspondent in his weekly news-letter published last Saturday. One was the opening of the Goodyear tyre factory in and the oi her was the opening of a textiles factory financed by Dutch interests in the same co’ony. The Goodyear120 words
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Article142 1935-06-20 6 r pHESE two factories, while not im- pressive in themselves, may well be tremendously irrmortant as forerunners ot bigger things to come. The Dutch have long been considering the possibility of utilising their cheap-labour advantage and supplying their colonial piece-goods market from factories operating behind a tariff wall —a142 words
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Article168 1935-06-20 6 117ITH reference to my remark that a road up Penang Hill would enable residents and visitors to reach the holiday resort on the top a little more quickly and conveniently,” a Penang resident writes to point out, that the trace of the road is 14 miles long. As168 words
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Article149 1935-06-20 6 all the Silver Jubilee reports which have reached the Straits Times none has been more moving than one which arrived from Labuan last week. Labuan is a distant part of the Straits Settlements and our correspondent’s letter is necessarily belated, but anyone reading his account of the celebrations149 words
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Article144 1935-06-20 6 9 •"THERE were processions and recep--1 tions by the Chinese. Malay and Indian communities, speeches by the Resident, sports and concerts for the school children of all communities, rnd free theatrical shows—all received ii the friendly, appreciative spirit which is one of the pleasantest aspects of life in144 words
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Article129 1935-06-20 6 QUESTS of the North German Lloyd received a shock yesterday when they turned in at gate No. 4. Tanjong Pagar. and saw the enormous superstructure and strangely shaped funnel of the Scharnhorst towering above the godowns. This funnel, painted yellow, is not the usual cylindrical shape but is129 words
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Article103 1935-06-20 6 li/lALACCA people who want to see agricultural education begun as soon as possible in their Settlement will be glad to hear of certain items of expenditure which have been approved recently. The sum of $4,600. voted last year for a farm school at Sungei Udang. has been103 words
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Article139 1935-06-20 6 QOME weeks ago I mentioned the snive of Sir Charles Mitchell in the Bukit Timah cemetery, and the perfunctory attention which present day Singapore pays to it. My note has inspired Mr. a. P Ager now living in Guildford, to jot down some reminiscences which seem to139 words
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Article126 1935-06-20 6 THERE was heavy lighting in Natal in the early stages of the war and the Reuter messages we received were peppered with names of places we could not trace on the map, so I conceived the brilliant idea of asking the assistance of the Governor. One fine morning126 words
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Article122 1935-06-20 6 ‘‘QIR Charles was most affable and several occasions gave me similar help, and incidentally told me what he thought of the chances ot the campaign in Natal succeeding. “He was very doubtful about the possibility of Buller relieving Ladysmith from that side, because he knew the terrific nature122 words
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Article185 1935-06-20 6 CIR Charles assisted us to wrin quite authoritatively about th* early stages of the war, and we man aged to concoct some maps from type, brass rule and spacing material (no photo-process then) which, I should say, were the first attempts at newspaper maps in the Colqny.185 words
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Article2255 1935-06-20 7 His Highness the Sultan of Perak is in Kuala Lumpur for the races. The Hon. Mr. S. Veerasamy, of Kuala Lumpur, has gone to Belawan-Deli. Mr. C. C. Dunman, of Singapore, sailed by the s,s. Conte Verde on leave. Mr. A. E. Rambaut has succeeded Mr. Sanger-Davies2,255 words
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2402 1935-06-20 8 Study Of Position In England. CLUM clearance policy was discussed in the Legislative Council on Monday* when Sir Arnold Robinson moved that the balance of the $10,000,000 set aside for slum clearance should not be spent on any scheme which does not pvoxide loi2,402 words
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Article1342 1935-06-20 9 Four Dollars An Acre—Decision Defended —Companies Paying Dividends— F. M. S. Food Taxes— Where Relief Is Needed. (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir.—Seldom, if over, have I found myself in disagreement with the cont.nts of the editorial crlumns of The Struts Times, but you- article1,342 words
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Article755 1935-06-20 9 Estates Working At A Loss. To the Editor ot the Straits Times. Sir, —A couple ol letters have lately appeared in the Straits Times, signed “Under-Assessed” and one of those j letters has been reviewed by your planting correspondent It would be a sin to avoid supporting “Under-Assessed"755 words
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Article326 1935-06-20 9 l)o Mosquitoes Breed In Them? To the Editor ot the Straits Times. Sir.- In his “Notes for the Day” ot your issue of 8th June. Anak Singapura evidently refers to Ruvenala Mad igascarcnsis (the traveller’s palm), which is not a palm but a tree belonging to tlie same326 words
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Article99 1935-06-20 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Regarding 14 A Reader’s inquiry in your “Notes of the Day” column (.n the meaning of tin* headless, limbless bronze figure at the entrance of the Municipal Building. I wonder if it meant to represent the occupiers within. in the99 words
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Correspondence.
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Article167 1935-06-20 10 Is There Enough Food In The Streams? To tin* Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. I was interested to read in the Straits Budget oi April 18 that the streams at Cameron Highlands are to be st eked with rainbow trout. There are two points that those responsible167 words
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Article618 1935-06-20 10 Comments On Herr Jessen’s Narrative. To ttie Editor oi the Straits Times. Sir.- 1 have rvaa wltn interest the “narrative” written by Herr .lessen ap pearing in >our issu« oi Thursday. June 6. 1085. and als« vour prelude I do not agree with your views “that it finally618 words
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Article165 1935-06-20 10 Taking Advantage Of Over-Supply. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—“I condemn those who recommend their Iriends” said a correspondent signing himself ”1917“ some tim ago in your esteemed journal. I write to say that I lully suppor* him. I would add that firms who take on165 words
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Article158 1935-06-20 10 Why Work After Tiffin In Singapore To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—It is now some time since daylight saving was put into force by setting the clock in advance 20 minutes. Instead of doing this artilically. why not. as an alternative, go back on the original158 words
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Article162 1935-06-20 10 Plea For Slower Starting On Katong Route. I To the Editor of the Straits Times] Sir,—Kindly permit me to lodge a complaint against the Singapore Traction Co? I, as a Katong resident, am a regular and daily bus passenger, and I notice a most annoying and strange162 words
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Article197 1935-06-20 10 Promotion Of Assistants And Dressers. ITo the Editor of the Straits Times! Sir.—The valuable “Federal Topics” recently voiced public opinion in defending the clerical service. I now would ask that the condition oi the dressers and hospital assistants may be considered. Recently owing to decentralisation and retrenchment197 words
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137 1935-06-20 10 (fcncral Committee For Current Year. At a meeting held on May 31. the election of the general committee of the Singapore After-care. Association lor the year 1935 resulted as follows:— The Hon. Mr. Justice William Burton (President). The Director of Educa tion. The Inspector of Prisons. S.S.137 words
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Article66 1935-06-20 10 The Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, intimates that the numbers of arrivals from and departures to the Madras Presidency for the month of May, 1935, were: Arrivals (State aided—figures supplied by travelling inspectors), 2,282 adults. 469 minors and 432 infants. Arrivals (others—figures supplied by travelling inspectors). 5,216 adults,66 words
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Article597 1935-06-20 10 DOMICILE OF CHO ICE PROVED. K.L. Divorce Petition To Be Heard. (From Our Own Correspondin’ Kuala Lumpur, June l.s Judgment was delivered today ov the Chief Justice (Sir S:.p. i Thomas) in the Kuala Lump nSupreme Court, in the appeal by Lionel O'Hara Hickson again m> dismissal of his petition597 words
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Article1440 1935-06-20 11 Orders In Connection With Back Lane Schemes. AN application for a rule nisi against the Governor and against the former Officer Administering the Government and Mr. W. S. Ebden to show cause why orders made in connection with back lane schemes should not be quashed1,440 words
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Article217 1935-06-20 11 SIAMESE OFFICER IN SINGAPORE. Chief Inspector Kosol. a mcmbei of the Siamese Police Force has arrived in Singapore to study our methods of fire fighting and traffic control. He has just been on a trip to Japan and the Philippines, to study how these two matters217 words
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Article, Illustration134 1935-06-20 11 WKLL-KNOWN LOCAL TRAINKK. Capt. C. W. F. Humphries, the trainer, died at the General Hospital on Sunday He was only 45 >cars of age. Capt. Humphries had not been well lor the past week. He entered the General Hospital on Friday to undergo134 words
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Article146 1935-06-20 11 (iazette Notification Of Acquisition. The fourth Singapore aerodrome -the third service aerodrome—is to be in the Scmbawang district. This is revealed in a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Saturday afternoon, which gives notice, under the Land Acquisition Ordinance, that an area ol 568 acres in that146 words
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Article49 1935-06-20 11 Importations From Dutch Centres. Information having been received that loot-and-mouth disease is prevalent in the Netherlands Indies, the importation of cattle is prohibited, excepting under certain conditions, from tiie islands of Ball. Madura. Lombok. and of the Dutch Timor Archipelago, and Atjeli and its Dependencies and Medan.49 words
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Article1224 1935-06-20 12 Suggestions By H. E. The Governor. LAW OF COMPENSATION AND ENGLISH METHODS. THE following memorandum I clearance was laid upon the meeting on Monday morning I spent som. hours, a work or so ago. in going round certain selected portions ol the town such as Kampong1,224 words
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Article667 1935-06-20 12 Mr. Daintry Miss Gray. At St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday Miss Felice Daphne <Babs> Gray, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs G B Warhurton Gray, ot Pelepah V .Hey Estate. Kota Tinggi., was married to Mr. Percival Daintry of Merah Estate. Kedah The Rev B.667 words
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Article, Illustration219 1935-06-20 12 Successor To Mr. John Howeson. NEW ADVISERS v TO THE I.T.C. Important changes in tin* personnel of the International Tin Committee are revealed by an official communique issued from the Federal Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur. It is stated tha. in place of Mi John Howeson and Sir219 words
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Article, Illustration528 1935-06-20 13 M I>. TO FLEE FROM CIVILISATION. i Recalling that some of his happiest days had been spent ir. the i ingle, in Borneo. Col. R. V K Applin. 66-year-old M.P.. h. > announced his decision to leave the luxuries of London to seek advenlure in the528 words
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Article328 1935-06-20 13 Pedestrians Swept Into Drain (By Our Special Correspondent.) Malacca. June 14. A remarkable series of m snaps in which Mr. and Mrs. A. Metcalf of Singapore were involved oc. lined on the Malacca-Muar road about 20 miles from here last evening. Mr. Metcalf, salesman ol Brinkman n328 words
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329 1935-06-20 13 In Malaya For Christmas And New Year. Ml*. G. I. Lloyd is to make a tour ot the Colonies as special representative of the Crown Colonist, the monthly journal published in London. Mr. Lloyd, who has had wide experience both in West329 words
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Article109 1935-06-20 13 Overseer At R.A.F. Works Department. Mr John L Stuart, an overseer employed in the Works and Buildings Department of the Royal Air Force Station at Seletai collapsed in his quarters on Thursday night and died Mr. Stuart, who was in his 58th year, had made arrangements to109 words
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Article, Illustration103 1935-06-20 13 Tile Straits Settlements Gazetie. issued on Friday states that officers who ?re entitled to wear the Colonial Service Uniform are informed Mat badges of rank ol the Third and Fourth Classes of the White Tropical Uniform, which have hitherto been identical, are to be dilferentiatcd by103 words
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Article273 1935-06-20 13 BILL TO BK INTRODUCED. A Bill intituled an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No 75h (bingapore Traction Transfer) is about to be introduced into the Legislative Council: Its objects and reason are explained as follows: Since its formation in 1925 the Singapore Traction Co., Ltd has been managed273 words
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Article50 1935-06-20 13 RATEPAYER’ S PETITION. Amended Document To Ik* Considered. At a meeting oi the committee ot the Singapore Ratepayers’ Association on June 4. tin* petition re the Singapore Improvement Ordinance was considered and amended, and it was decided to call a special general meeting of the Association to approve the petition.50 words
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Article384 1935-06-20 14 50 PER CENT. FOR JULY-SEPTEMBER. What Malaya Thinks. The Hague, June 12. THK International Tin Committee decided today to recommend to the signatory Governments that quota be fixed at 50 per cent, tor the three months beginning July 1. This decision to increase the quotas by384 words
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Article, Illustration106 1935-06-20 14 FIRESTONE’ S NEW HEADQUARTERS. The Firestone Netherlands Indies Company has transferred its head office from Batavia to Singapore, and Mr. Rudeberg will now be in direct charge of sales in this territory. A modern office building is being erected at 20. Geylang Road, which will be ready for occupancy on106 words
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Article298 1935-06-20 14 Mr. L. W. Dixon And Miss C. G. Perry. i From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 28. Many people in Malaya will be interested to hear that the marriage took place on May 11 at St. Ignatius Church; Stamford Hill, London, of Lawrence Walter Dixon, son298 words
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Article230 1935-06-20 14 VIEW OF FORMER MAYOR OF CANTON. The national spirit of the j people of China is most pronounced today, higher than it has been for: thirty or forty years,” was one of the significant comments on the Sino-Japanese situation made to the Straits Times by Mr.230 words
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Article, Illustration282 1935-06-20 14 ACCIDENT NEAR EAST COAST ROAD. A shooting accident has cast a gloom over the residents of a seaside lane off East Coast Road. Soon after eight o’clock last Thursday night, Miss Beatrice Phipps. 14-year-old daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. C. Phipps, oi Sea Avenue. Katong. was282 words
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Article, Illustration240 1935-06-20 14 (By Our Services Correspondent.) AN optimistic view of the situation in the Far East was expressed by General Bidon, Commander of the Southern Division of the French Army in French Indo-China, in an interview with the Straits Times aboard the D’Artagnan last Tuesday. General Bidon240 words
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Article100 1935-06-20 14 CAMERAMAN NOW IN THE HIGHLANDS. (From Our Own Correspondent > Ipoh, June 11 The aborigine hill tribes o‘* Malaya are shortly to be filmed by the Van Duren expedition, at present in Malaya in connection with Frank Buck’s new pictun Fang and Claw,” portions oi which100 words
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Malayan Planting Topics.
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3435 1935-06-20 15 The Case For Revision—Attitude Of The ‘4* C. Further Queries —Can The U.P.A.M. Help?—More About Forestry—Where The R.R.I. Has Lagged Rubber Company Directors Multiple Brigade. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) rpoUCHING my recent remarks on i letter in the Straits Times from Under Assessed.’ a correspondent has3,435 words
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Article, Illustration27 1935-06-20 16 Air Robert Myram, for many years resident in Malaya. Siam «.V the Netherlands Indies, news of whose death in England has just been received27 words
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Article717 1935-06-20 16 Indian Resident Of Klang In Ix>ndon. (From Our Own Correspond!nt.* London, May 22. Last week-end. 1 took relume tram a, mid-May storm of sleet and snow at, The Angei. Henley-on-Thames, and; discovered that “mine host” was none other than Mr. Flood Page, formerly one of717 words
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Article198 1935-06-20 16 FLYING OFFICER KILLED IN STRAITS. Flying Officer R. Talbot y nu;h of No. 36 (T.B.) Squadron, \i.\y Singapore, was killed while urrving out torpedo-bombing practice at Seletar last Thursday. The pilot was alone in his un-r which, failing to come out of ihc d- crashed into the198 words
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Article208 1935-06-20 16 Singapore Man Who Went To Kuala Lumpur. From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpu., June 1: Belore Mr. Justice Cussen. in Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court tod.n Roland Allred Stephens, a shorthunc typist employed by Messrs. Guthrie ami Co. L d.. sued Alexander de Lile Kuala Lumpur, for $1000208 words
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Article79 1935-06-20 16 From Our Own Correspondent 1 Ipoh, June l" The death has occurred in Enplane, of Mr. Robert Myram who came to Malaya in 1897 to join the Robins' Piano Company. He represented that firm in Me the Philippines and the Nctherlam Indies and latterly was manager the79 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration232 1935-06-20 17 11.M.5. Laburnum, the British mine-sweeping sloop built in l«u:, “to last IK months," has started anew career in this her twentieth year. This week, Commodore W. IV Mark-Wardlaw Commodore lI.M. Naval Establishments, Singapore, formally handed her over to HE. the Governor. Sir shenton Thomas, for service232 words
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Article, Illustration103 1935-06-20 17 HEADLESS LIMBLESS. A controversy has been raised niiirn n ini’ thr humninu »»l the headless, lim •> Irss hriili/i' liuuic .'l 11m* entrance, of tin* Municipal Ituild in pi< t ii i i* d h c i <• (I in* Sirails I imcs i *adcr asked liunioi ously, “Is it103 words
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Article, Illustration12 1935-06-20 18 Chinese schoolboy enjoying: his Sunday morning dip at Kutong.12 words
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95 1935-06-20 18 PINEAPPLES have been prominent in the news recently. The packers have been urged to improve their methods; but the reply is made that the present ones are quite satisfactory and that costly improvements would increase the price of the product and thus jeopardise their market. Mean-while, the Imperial Government has95 words
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Article, Illustration26 1935-06-20 19 Captain Wallher Sirin, commander *>i the new (German liner Scharnhorst, on the I'ar Eastern service, which arrived at Singapore this week.26 words
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Article, Illustration54 1935-06-20 20 The emancipation of C hinese women is well illustrated by these photographs of girls participating in a recent Chinese sports meeting in Singapore. They are pictures of health and vitality. the idea of foot-binding and other strictures seems remote nowadays and the practice is gradually being54 words
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54 1935-06-20 20 Prominent tennis players: Left: —Tan Huck Toh. G. O. Hovil, Chua Choon Leong and H. J. Sinclair. The Chinese pair (Colony) won 6-3, 6-2 in a Guillemard Cup match. Right.—A. B. Patterson and Major K. L. Nunn who lost in the Grenier Cup final (P.W.D. tennis) to the Selangor pair54 words
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1871 1935-06-20 21 Shopkeepers Who Vary The Charges —The Daily Imports Exports List By OUR COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENT. r»K()M an up-country reader 1 have received the following letter which, I feel sure, A ill be* of considerable interest »o importers and retailers alike Not so long1,871 words
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Article89 1935-06-20 21 Malayan Tin Conference Straits limes copyright. From Our Own Corrcsjiondcnt .1 I.ondtni. June 13. A pool ni</ oj Mala i/an views on (in industry problems was sungestcd today by Mr. Chant roy Inchbald, presiding a* the annual meeting in London of Kinbi Tin Mines Ltd. Mr. Inchbald thought fhat aStraits limes copyright. - 89 words
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Article1379 1935-06-20 22 Harbour Log. N.Y.K. Takes The Lead— Scharnhorst Due Chi Monday —Russia Buying And Chartering Tonnage. (By Our Shipping Correspondent.) KIEWS oi outstanding interest to travellers in the East this week has been the announcement of the reductions in their fares to European ports by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha1,379 words
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Article, Illustration22 1935-06-20 22 The Saarbruecken, MOO-ton steamer of the NDL. which has bidden farewell after J 2 years in the Far Eastern service.22 words
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Article, Illustration83 1935-06-20 22 Indian Globe Trotter i„ Seremban. 'Prom Our Own Correspondent, Seremban. Juno After having covered a distance of nearly 4,500 miles, an Indian globe-trotter. K Janaradhana Rao Naidu of Guntur. South India, has arrived in Seremban. Mr. Naidu started on May 22, 193C and has travelled through Bengal83 words
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Article178 1935-06-20 22 Captain Bredenberg Paralysed. An unfortunate accident h a < seriously affected the sea career or Capt. F. Bredenburg. for many year* well known to a large circle or friend* in the Far East, and especially in Singapore, as commander of the cable ship Patrol. Capt. Bredenberg had recentlv178 words
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Article1196 1935-06-20 23 Land For Lottery Prizes—A Fascinating Proposal For The Highlands—Municipal Status Past History—How Propagandists Were Outmanoeuvred. i From a Special Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 12. myiUNICIPAL status for F.M.S. towns has been flirted with for so long that some of our older members of Sanitary Boards are now distinctly1,196 words
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Article929 1935-06-20 23 Jubilee Medal Grievance —Sanitary Boards Forgotten—That Malodorous Title —Secrecy About Finances —State Councils —Gazettes Desirable. <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 13. Mr. John Hands out ol these notes is about as difficult as dispensing with cherries when making cocktails lor the ladies. He just will "get929 words
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Article323 1935-06-20 24 Nanking’s Plea To The People. “BE FRIENDLY.” Nanking, June 11. The Chinese Government has unreservedly accepted the series of demands made by the Japanese military authorities. This decision was conveyed yesterday (says Reuter) in a formal Note, through Chinese Commander in North China, to the Japanese Military323 words
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Article83 1935-06-20 24 ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED. London, June 12. The Queen returned to Buckingham Palace today from Sandringham where the King, who is slightly indisposed, will remain for the present. His Majesty is suffering irom bronchial catarrh which is slow in disappearing, because the King is fatigued by the83 words
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Article, Illustration86 1935-06-20 24 LONDON’ S NEW POLICE CHIEF. Sir Philip Game, successor to Lora Trenchard as Commissioner ot the Metropolitan Police, is hailed in London as a “fighter.” The newspapers recall the serious contticts Sir Philip, as Governor of New South Wales, had with the Socialist Premier. Mr. Lang Mr. Lang flouted the86 words
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Article199 1935-06-20 24 The 14 Japanese demands to; Peiping included: The dismissal of Gen Yu Hsueh-chung, Governor of Hopei, and other former subordinates of Gen. Chang Hsueh-liang (former overlord cf 1 Manchuria»; The withdrawal of the Second. Twenty-fifth and Fifty-first divisions and other “ill-reputed troops” from Hopei; The immediate halting199 words
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34 1935-06-20 24 Shanghai. June 10. An outbreak of the dreaded “black fever is reported in Kiangsu Province, the epidemic being worst at Tungshan where more than 1.000 victims are reported.34 words
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Article129 1935-06-20 24 .—Reuter $700,000,000 Involved In Real Estate. New York. June 8 One ot the largest investment fraud cases in history, involving over G $700,000,000 of real estate securities is in prospect as the result of an indictment by a special Federal grand jury against the.—Reuter - 129 words
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Article70 1935-06-20 24 —Reuter. Alleged Attack On Red Army Guards. Moscow. June 10. The Soviet Embassy in Japan has protested against the alleged violation oi the Soviet frontier on June 3 when a Japano-Manchurian detachment, lying in ambush in Soviet territory, attacked two Red Army frontier guards. The protest demands an—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article142 1935-06-20 24 —British Wireless. Ex-Servicemen’s Visit To Berlin Soon. London. June 12 The suggestion made yesterday b> the Prince of Wales that a dcputatioi from the British Legion should visit Germany and establish contact with. ex-Scrvicemen there, has been warmh welcomed in Germany. The Prince said he telt—British Wireless. - 142 words
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Article77 1935-06-20 24 JAPANS NO.” —Reuter. NOT TO CO-OPERATE IN TALKS. It is semi-offlcially stated that Japan has rejected the invitation sent on June 8 by the British Ambassador t<nominate a Japanese delegate to participate with Sir Frederick Leith-Ross and the French, Italian and United States economic experts in a conference at Nanking—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article44 1935-06-20 24 OBITUARY of Mr. George Grossmith—Reuter Wireless. Gen. Von Linsingen And Mr. G. Grossmith. The death is announced in Berlin of General Von Linslngen. 85. famous as a war time Commander of Germany’s Southern Army. The death is announced in London of Mr. George Grossmith—Reuterof Mr. George Grossmith—Reuter Wireless. - 44 words
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Article321 1935-06-20 25 LONDON NEW NATIVE RUBBER DUTY. Effect Of Increase On Exports. N.l. ABIDING BY THE CONTROL SCHEME. A S stated exclusively in the Straits Times on Friday, the Netherlands Indies ordinance of May 31 fixing the export duty on native rubber at 10 cents per half kilogram has been withdrawn andAneta copyright - 321 words
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Article50 1935-06-20 25 -British Wireless Berlin Visit To Follow Prince’s Appeal. London, June 15 Following the Prince of Wales gesture, the British Legion delegation will leave London for Germany on July 13 to examine the question of inviting countries to send representatives to the Legion conference nex' year.—British Wireless-British Wireless - 50 words
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Article48 1935-06-20 25 .—Reuter Washington. June 11 The Senate Military Committee t 'lay approved the Bill authorising the construction of six key Army and air to defend Alaska and the frontiers of the Panama Canal. The Bill been approved by the House oi Representatives. —Reuter.—Reuter - 48 words
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Article, Illustration40 1935-06-20 25 le Ihd.e of Kent. who was dri.ing a London underground train on Friday (see adjoining column) is here seen with the Duchess in Glasgow, laying the foundation stone of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. (Picture by Air Mail.)(Picture by Air Mail.) - 40 words
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Article199 1935-06-20 25 Reuter. TALKS AT BRITISH FOREIGN OFFICE. London. June 14. j'JpHE Chinese Ambassador in London Mr. Quo Tai Chi. called today at the Foreign Office in connection with the Japanese invasion of North China. Details of the conversation are not available but it is understoodReuter. - 199 words
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Article96 1935-06-20 25 LATEST DEMANDS GENERAL HO. Sin Kuo Mm. Nanking June 14. The latest Japanese demands presented bv Col. Takahashi. which wer rejected by Gen. Ho Ying-chin and resulted in the Chinese War Minister’s sudden departure for Nanking according to a usually reliable Chinese source, included: Dismissal of Gen. Soong Che-yuan, GovernorSin Kuo Mm. - 96 words
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Article116 1935-06-20 25 BRITISH AGENT TO RECON (’I LI ATE. Simla. June 14. Mr Frederick Williamson, political agent in Sikkim, is leaving for Lhasa in August on the Tibetans’ invitation, to negotiate a settlement between the Tibetan Government and the Tashi Lama. It is understood the latter desires the116 words
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Article65 1935-06-20 25 Reuter Washington June 14 The State Department has denied the rumours from Tokio that the United States might withdraw the 15th US. infantry stationed at Tientsin because of the situation in North China. It is said no consideration has ever been given to the questionReuter - 65 words
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Article61 1935-06-20 25 -Reuter. Action Deferred For Instructions. Tientsin. June 14 The Japanese military officers, including Major-Gen. Doihara and Col. Sakai, following their conference on the Kalgan incident, have decided to defer action pending the receipt of instructions from the Kwantung army but have agreed that Gen Sung Cheh Yuan, Governor-Reuter. - 61 words
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Article200 1935-06-20 25 British Wireless When He Was Driving On The Underground. ROV'AL VISIT TO THE DRIVERS’ SCHOOL. London. June 15. The Duke of Kent, in company with Lord Ashlield, chairman of London Transport, inspected the school for drivers and guards of the Underground railways today, andBritish Wireless - 200 words
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150 1935-06-20 25 ihlltei Hut Embassy May Be Removed, With reference to Washington rtfports that the American troops in Tientsin would be voluntarily removed iiom the new Japanese zone, says a neuter message from London, no renewal ot British troops stati med in Tientsin and Peiping underihlltei - 150 words
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Article106 1935-06-20 25 SHOULD NOT HAVE ENTERED.” Korii.nsa I > ort Authorities And British Ships. l'akao Formosa». June 12 The 800-ton steamer Christina Moro Is towing the Salvador <1()U tons) from Iloilo <Philippines* to Shanghai for repairs They put in at the closed port ol Kaikao 'south-west Formosa) owing to shortage of water.106 words
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Article, Illustration191 1935-06-20 26 Chinese Determined To Call Japanese Bluff. DEMANDS—THE LAST STRAW. Peiping. June 12 It is reliably learned that the Japan ese have presented further most important demands, including the wholesale removal of Government officials and their replacement by others friendly to Japan. Another Peiping message states that semi-panic has191 words
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Article127 1935-06-20 26 Talk Of Joining With Russia Against Japan. Nanking. June 12. The Sino- Japanese situation has suddenly seriously worsened following Gen. Ho Ying chin’s rejection of the Japanese demand that the Chinese reply to the Japanese requirements of May 29 must be in writing. An immediate outbreak of127 words
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115 1935-06-20 26 *.—Router. Kwantung Army Threat To Take Action. Tientsin, June 13. Lieut. Colonel Matsui, the Japanese resident officer at Kalgar was hurriedly summoned to Tientsin yesterday, the ostensible reason being to report on the “arbitxary arrests” at Kalgan on June 5 of four civilian employees of*.—Router. - 115 words
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Article, Illustration121 1935-06-20 26 MILITARY USE OF A RAILWAY. It Is authoritatively stated that the Japanese demands include the under stricted use oj one track on the Tientsin Tongshan section of the rail- way (which is doublej .racked> for the us? of the Japanese military. j It is reported thai Mr. Ying121 words
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105 1935-06-20 26 Reuter. General Ho Ying Chin rejected the new Japanese demands because they were beyond the possibility of acceptance was the statement made in Peiping in official Chinese circles to Reuter. The demands were presented by Colonel Takahashi, assistant to the Japanese Military Attache, who,—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article110 1935-06-20 26 Shanghai. June 14. The Japanese forces in Tientsin. Tangku and Chinwangtao (the last named is situated in the demilitarised Luan zone) have been increased by 13.000 men Although hope is held out that the Charhar incidents may not be aggravated. Japanese troops at Kupelkow Pass are moving110 words
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Article173 1935-06-20 26 British Wireless. GUARDING PROPERTY OF VICTIMS. Simla, June 13. jyiTH the transfer of the T wounded to hospitals in i India, the medical situation in the Quetta district is reaching normality. Stringent precautions against an outbreak of epidemic disease, however, are still essential, and the authorities– British Wireless. - 173 words
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Article126 1935-06-20 26 —British Wireless. Heavy Seas For Official Plymouth Welcome. Lonaon. June 13. Plans for welcoming the great French liner. Normandie, on her arrival at Plymouth yesterday after a record run of 4 days. 3 hours. 25 minutes from New York Pier to Bishops Rock. Scilly Islands, were—British Wireless. - 126 words
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Article56 1935-06-20 26 —Reuter. Destroyer Takes Doctor To Weihaiwei. Weihaiwei, June 12. H.M.S. Decoy arrived today with a specialist and nurse to attend Admiral Dreyer. Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, who was seriously ill. Admiral Dreyer is suffering from the after effects of dysentery but a later message—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article304 1935-06-20 26 Research Work I n Pineapples. From Ov.r Own Correspondent. London, June l:j. A CHANT of £2fi2b sterling (about $22,300) from the Colonial Development Fund to be spent in research work for the improvement of the methods used by the Malayan pineapple canning industry is recommended in304 words
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101 1935-06-20 26 sound signals on 7.2 metres.— British Wireless. First Station At The Alexandra Palace. London, June 7 London’s first television station will be situated at Alexandra Palace. North London, 306 feet above sea level, on which a 300 ft. mast will be erected The combinedsound signals on 7.2 metres.—British Wireless. - 101 words
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Article32 1935-06-20 26 Reutei Washington, June 13 Mr. Morgenthau told the Press con ference today that the Treasury’s sil ver price will be maintained, despi’« the drop in the world price.— ReuteiReutei - 32 words
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180 1935-06-20 27 British Wireless. Manifesto From Famous People. Loncfon, June 13. i MANIFESTO hearing the A signatures of Mr. Lloyd Le d ge, Lord Lothian, Sir Basil Blackett, Professor Gilbert Murray, Miss Eleanor Rathbone, M.P., Lord Srowden and iv olv others urges it is essential thatBritish Wireless. - 180 words
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Article118 1935-06-20 27 vegetable oil market—-Straits Times "'Wright. Mr. Eric Macfadyens Views Expressed. From Our Own Correspondent. London, June 13. Mr. Eric; Macfadyen, presiding today at the an :ual general meeting of the Straits Plantations, Ltd., suggested that copra prices had now touched bottom levels. He thought that anvegetable oil market—-Straits Times "'Wright. - 118 words
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Article71 1935-06-20 27 —Reuter. 'ir Demonstration May Be Held. Peiping. June 14. A detachment of Japanese troops has drived at Chinwangtao, the main body which is on its way to Peiping. A contingent is going to Shanbaikwan. The departure of the relieved Hentsin garrison is now scheduled for June—Reuter. - 71 words
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41 1935-06-20 27 Hie biggest land air liner in existence, which will carry 56 passengrs at a speed of at least 160 miles l, hour, is being built for Imperial Airways by Armstrong Whitworth ‘t their Coventry factory.41 words
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Article, Illustration68 1935-06-20 27 >D. Yen Tung (righti. manager of he Inpinj-shanhaikuan Kailv.av. wh ju returned to China utter spending several 'lunariese J «Ph has hcer ‘’•‘•suiting the ,l i h rillfS and n( *ustrial and comi.ema leaders, in a private eapaeitv.” on Jo om'i «t‘i ~eSI H nS f Slrk J68 words
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Article375 1935-06-20 27 Judge Who Tried Many Famous Murderers. London. June 13. Mr. Justice Avory. who wa; in his 84th year, died in his sleep last night •says British Wireless.• Mr. Justice Avory was undoubtedly one oi the best known of England's Judges having occupied the Bench with distinction375 words
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71 1935-06-20 27 Mr. Arthur F. Richards In Rirlhday Honours. Mr. Arthur Frederick Richaids, former Governor of Norlh Borneo, and Governor of Gambia Co ony. received the K.C.M.O. In Birthday Honours List. Mr Richards, who joined the M-C.fif in 1908 and was regarded as one of thi i71 words
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Article87 1935-06-20 27 ‘ANTl-JAPANESK MOVE REVIVED.’ Shangh i. June 15 Suggestive oi where Japanese military activities may next be expected was a statement yesterday by the Japanese authorities that the antiJapanese movement is being revived *n the Yangtse Valley. This is probably true as Chinese sentiment generally has become very87 words
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Article116 1935-06-20 27 Latest .Movement In The North. Said to have been originated bv agents in the pay of Hu* Japanese, a movement is afoot in the North to set up an "independent" State in North China, with Qen Wu IVi-fu retired Chinese leader a> the in*ad. Gm. Wu. who has116 words
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Article126 1935-06-20 27 Reuter. 50 Dead. 373 Injured In German Accident. Berlin, June 11. A very serious explosion occurred last night at iin explosives works at Leinsdort, near Witten berm*. The official report estimates that about 00 are dead and 73 seriously injured. 300 are slightly injured. Fears that hundredsReuter. - 126 words
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Article76 1935-06-20 27 in his general health. British Wireless. Benefit Of Fresh -Air At Sandringham. London. June 16 Rest and fresh air have together worked a speedy improvement in tin* King’s health. He is spending much >1 his tun out of doors, wliking and driving in the neighbourhood ofin his general health. British Wireless. - 76 words
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Article30 1935-06-20 27 i.—Reuter. The Flying Clipper, the giant U S. j 1 naval seaplane, arrived at Midway Island yesterday. The mechine has flown from San Francisco, stopping at Honolulu—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article28 1935-06-20 27 Reuter. Nankinq, June 16. Sir Alexander Cadoqan today presented his credentials as first British Ambassador to China to Mr n Sen, the Chinese President. BenteiReuter. - 28 words
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Article146 1935-06-20 27 Reuter. i Finding New Sources Of Revenue. DUTY TO VARY WITH MARKET PRICK. Ratavia, June 15. The Netherlands Indies Government intends to levy a fiscal export duty on estate rubber varying according lo the Ratavia market price for standard sheet as follows When the marketReuter. - 146 words
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180 1935-06-20 27 (»ovcTnor-(tenoral On Some N.I. Problems. From Our Own Correspondent! Batavia, June 15 The IVopIt s’ Council met today lor the first time since the general election The Governor General opened in* Couneit. His Excellency in his opening speech stated that the budget deficit lor 193G180 words
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Article56 1935-06-20 27 Heuter. Engine Trouble On New Stratosphere Flight. New York, June 14. On his fourth attempt at a transcontinental stratosphere flight, Wiley Post, the American round-the-world airman, left Burbank. California, this morning for New York. He landed at Wichita. Kansao. engine trouble In the vicinity of Iowa.Heuter. - 56 words
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Article334 1935-06-20 28 Reuter. 14 Dead 30 Injured j Near London. I Fourteen people were killed and 30 injured in a midnight j railway collision thirty miles j outside London on the L.N.E.R. system during the w eek end. It is the worst British rail disaster since 1928. The. Reuter. - 334 words
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Article71 1935-06-20 28 —Reuter. Empress Of Britain Damaged. Quebec, June 1(>. The Canadian Pacific liner, Empress of Britain sustained only minor damage to her bows tis the result of a collision with the British steamer Kartristan in a dense fog today between Magdalen Island and Fame Point. The—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article64 1935-06-20 28 Nanking Premier T o Resign —Sin Kuo Min. Sanking. June 13. Mr. Wang Ching-uei. Premier and acting Foreign Minister, according to Chinese circles in yanking, has decided to resign. Hit decision is said to he •the result oj the Government's acceptance of .the Japanese demands in the North. Gen. Chiang—Sin Kuo Min. - 64 words
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Article135 1935-06-20 28 -Reuter. British Newspaper’s Prophecy. Shanghai. June 17. Commenting apparent helplessness ol the Japanese Government in the face ol the filibustering diplomacy of the Kw’antung Army.” the British-owned North-China Daily News says that while Mr. Ariyoshi. Japanese Ambassador to China who presented his credentials on June 14. had-Reuter. - 135 words
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94 1935-06-20 28 —British Wireless Court Function During Kind’s Absence In Sandringham. London. June i4. In the absence of the King at the second court ball of the Jubilee season last night at Buckingham Palace the Queen was escorted into the ballroom by the Prince of—British Wireless - 94 words
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Article, Illustration48 1935-06-20 28 .Mrs. Edith Pawley who shortly after her marriage in 1832 was kidnapped by Chinese bandits and held captive for six weeks, arrived in London, aboard the liner Kanchi. Mrs. Pawley who will return to China in September was recently in Malaya, staying with friends up-country.48 words
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Article336 1935-06-20 28 -British Wireless. An Agreement Reachedu In Luxemburg. London. June 11. The British Iron and Steel Federation. in a statement regarding the conference with the International I Steel Cartel held in Luxemburg says that the British Delegation consisted of ten members representing various sectional interests led by-British Wireless. - 336 words
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Article140 1935-06-20 28 Reuter BELIEVED HEADING FOR HONG KONG. Hong Kong Jun»' 17 According to reports from British shipping lighting broke out in the vicinity of Bocea Tigris forts. Canton last night when the cruisers Hai Chi and Hai Shen. attempted to desert from Canton and make for the seaReuter - 140 words
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Article229 1935-06-20 28 ’—Reuter. SIR F. WHYTE ON THE FUTURE. London, June 16. China is at the crisis of her fate and confronts it alone” declares Sir Frederick Whyte, writing today In The Observer. Sir Frederick, who until three years ago was political adviser to the Chinese Government adds that 40’—Reuter. - 229 words
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Article43 1935-06-20 28 French Plane’ s Record. in the course of a trial. Reuter Wireless. The 37 ton *Commander of Paris.' claimed to he the largest seaplane in the world, reached a height of 20.000 feet in 57 minutes in the course of a trial. —Reuterin the course of a trial.—Reuter Wireless. - 43 words
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880 1935-06-20 29 Ashworth O’Neil Dunne In Good Form. THE third meeting between the Etceteras and Merchants in the S.C.C. cricket tournament on Sunday produced the best finish seen on the padang this season, the Etceteras winning by three wickets with five minutes to880 words
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Article152 1935-06-20 29 R. B. Wyatt Smith Wins The Open Singles. prom Our Own Correspondent.* Kuala Lumpur, June 13. The following were the results in' the Kaiang tournament: Open Singles: R B. Wyatt Smith; ninner-UD L B M. Ariflin Troubles: H D. Bid.ukc and WAD Wynch: runners-up. Che Ma’arol Zakarlah152 words
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Article502 1935-06-20 29 Selangor Win Low Scoring (iame By IS Runs. Cricket history was made ai lpoh on Sunday in the* inter-state match between Perak and Selangor. for never has an inter-state game produced such low scoring. At the end of the first day’s play Perak needed 53502 words
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Article, Illustration353 1935-06-20 29 Sir Shenton Thomas Does Well With Hat And Ball. Bright cricket and an exccptinnally exciting linish were seen at Tanglin on Sunday afternoon in the Non-Benders vs United Services match. United Services won tiy one wieket. Their total stood at 122 when the last man. haStraits Timrs Photograph. - 353 words
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Article842 1935-06-20 30 R.A. LOSE FOR THIRD TIME IN SUCCESSION. (By Our Football Correspondent.) On Thursday at Anson Road Stadium the Chinese avenged their 3 —0 defeat at the hands of the R.A. last April and won by four goals to one. The Chinese were clearly the better side842 words
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Article274 1935-06-20 30 Rifle Shooting. Monthly Tankard Goes To W. R. Metherell. On Sunday, June 2, the attendance at the shoot was fair. D. H. Grist made great efforts and got possibles at both 200 and 500 yards. He was unfortunate in not being able to get274 words
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Article862 1935-06-20 30 R. A. F. ANNUAL SPORTS L. A. C. Castell Takes Victor Ludorum T rophy. Saturday was the greatest day tor sportsmen at tht R A F. Station. Seletar. when the finals of this year’s athletics were held amid the cheering of a large number of spectators Nctaolo guests present were862 words
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Article159 1935-06-20 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 11 By beating the Education team ov five goals to two this afternoon on the Istana Padang. the Customs have made sure of the Johore Bahru District Football League championship. They have not lost one game so far. having159 words
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1234 1935-06-20 31 Prohibition Sets Up New Record For 1 Miles At Kuala Lumpur. TWO SURPRISES PAY DIVIDENDS OF OVER $100. (From Our Own Correspondent.) T H Ma Uva„ re r:co t r d e f «r St t h day tlub Summer meeting “JX Tot'* new «ld^r'Prohibition «,J2. th-“ q Uarter distance1,234 words
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369 1935-06-20 31 Taylor Plays Fine Game For Club —Mat Noor’s Three. (Bv Our Football Correspondent.) I UCK was against the Singapore Cricket Club in the early part of their First Division match with the Malays a Anson Road Stadium on Friday, but in the end369 words
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Article223 1935-06-20 31 Beaten By Former Dock Labourer. New Yark, June 13. James Braddock. a former dock labourer, staggered the boxing world at Madison Square Gardens. Long Island, tonight by outpointing Max Baer, the world’s champion heavyweight boxer, in a fifteen rounds contest. After the fight Braddock’s manager told Reuter223 words
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Article243 1935-06-20 31 Hamilton And Paterson To Meet In Final. The following are the results up-to-date of the Singapore Island Amateur Golf championship Second Kuund. J. P. de C. Hamilton beat H. L. Marshall 1 up. G. Finlay beat H. B. Sym 2 and 1. S. J. Beattie beat243 words
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Article140 1935-06-20 31 Router K.A. Stevens Wins S.G.C. Cup. London, June 16 At Prince's, Sandwich yesterday, the goll meeting ol the British Malaya Association was continu(*d. The weather was line and there was a light wind blowing when the second round ol the competition lor the President’s Tankard was begunRouter - 140 words
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Article, Illustration792 1935-06-20 32 “! d'jIGHFOS - THE CLUB VERANDAH C. H. Miller¼ s Fine Record—Singapore Field Well. Dr. Hopkins Likes Selangor Bowling. —Colony Probables. (j inducted bv d'jIGHFOS. H. MILLEK who led the Negri Sembilan cricket in the State match against Singapore lirst appeared j !ln the F.M.S. —Colony “tests” as far: back as 1923. He792 words
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Article156 1935-06-20 32 The Police beat the M.G. Coy.. S.V.C.. over Sepoy Lines Golf Course on Sunday, by 5 points to 4 1 4 The results. M. G. Coy. players mentioned first were as follows L. C. Smith and C. Hamlyn 1: W R. M. Haxworth and Blades x R. C.156 words
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Article828 1935-06-20 32 PENANG FORWARDS FAIL BADLY. Perak’s Success. From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. June 15 success in defeating Perak and holding Selangor, following on Penang's victory at Alor Star, had greatly increased interest in todays Malaya tup match between Penang and Perak, which the latter won 1—3. Threatening weather828 words
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Article1999 1935-06-20 1 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK COMMENT. INCREASED ADVANCES TO CUSTOMERS. The third annual general meeting of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Ltd., was held at China Building. Chulia Street. Singapore, on June 15, with Mr. Chee Swee Cheng, chairman ot the board of directors, in the chair. The others present1,999 words
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Article108 1935-06-20 1 Report Of A Good Strike. The genera] manager of rtawang Pet Tin. Ltd. whose mine is situated at Ronpibon, Siam reports: “A lode has been discovered in the South Lombong and may be valuable A trial crushing ol about 5 ewt of stone gave approximately 3 per108 words
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Article1177 1935-06-20 2 DEMAND FOR DIESEL ENGINES. NEW WORKSHOP BEING BUILT. The eighth annual general meeting ol Thornycroft (Singapore), Limited, was held in the company’s offices at Tank Road. Singapore on Monday. Mr. P. M. Scott, In the unavoidable absence of Mr. H. Elphick, took the, chair, and those present included1,177 words
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Article48 1935-06-20 2 Production on Netherlands Indies rubber estates converted to long tons of 2.240 Vo. dry weight. Territory Total April, 1934. 1935. •Java 77,429 (5.121 Outer Provinces 104,095 7.991 Netherlands Indies 182,124 14.112 This Is an estimate of total production of nil estates (l.c. excluding native production).48 words
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Article902 1935-06-20 2 STRAITS TRADING PUZZLE. Following is the weekly share report of Messrs. Fraser and Co., of Singapore. dated June 18: There has oeen very little in the news of the past few days either locally or at home to catch the eye. and conditions in all sections of902 words
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Article112 1935-06-20 2 Domestic production, as represent M by exports from Federated Mai vStates. Unfederated Malay States, and Straits Settlements (Settlement Malacca!, of tin and tin-inore t 75.5 per cent., during the month If May: Tons. Federated Malay States 2.442 Unfederated Malay States, Johore 35 Kedah 12 Perils 21 Kelantan Trengganu112 words
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Article87 1935-06-20 2 Following are rubber crops for Mav:— Jimah.—26.soo lb. Brunei.—33.ooo lb. Bukit Timali.—9.so7 lb. Changkat.—2o.Boo lb. Haytor.—ll.l33 lb. Indraglri.—BB.664 lb. Lunas. —31.700 lb. Nyalas.—27.3oo lb. Tapah.—66,ll7 lb. Ulu Pandan. —4,714 lb. Ayer Molek. —19.652 lb. Alor Ga.iah. —18.700 lb. Ayer Panas.—sB.ooo lb. Glenealy.—3l.soo lb. Jalan Kebun.—lo.soo lb. Kluang.—22.ooo lb.87 words
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Article518 1935-06-20 3 SINGAPORE BROKERS’ REPORTS. COLONY STOCKS INCREASE. The weekly rubber market report of Messrs. Lewis and Peat, of Singapore. issued on Friday, states:— The market has been quite steady throughout the week, but is still unable to get away from the present level of prices, and518 words
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Article61 1935-06-20 3 Of business^May*!)” as declared^n^dry'tons'— S StraUs Settlt,ments at close DEALERS’ STOCKS. All KSMsr.. is si Labuan 292 2,777 31 2 33 T tal 44.260 6.074 50,334 PORT STOCKS. SUMMARY. Singapore Island 5127 In 193 5. *934. Penang Island 39 11 64 862 51,427 J.JH8 Feb. 62,633 5261 words
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Article423 1935-06-20 3 DELAYING RUBBER’S RECOVERY. SUNGEI TUKANG MEETING. The one essential factor that is delaying recovery in rubber prices is the persistent lack of speculative interest. That was the view expressed by the chairman at the meeting at Penang of Sungei Tukang Rubber Co.. Ltd. He added that423 words
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Article321 1935-06-20 3 the next 12 months I should be an extremely fortunate person. I do think, however, that for the first time since restriction has come into force the statistical position appears to be distinctly favourable. The total world production on the present basis of release is approximately 64,000 tons per321 words
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Article93 1935-06-20 3 During the week ending June 8. exports of canned pineapples from Mala•in ports amounted to 87,000 cases, of which: 72.604 <B3 percent' cases were to the United K'ngdom, 2,919 <3 per cent.) cases to the Continent 8.899 <lO per cent.) cases to Canada, and 3,478 <4 per93 words
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Article336 1935-06-20 3 (Straits Times copyright.) j Closing 1 Prices In Londoit Last Night. (From Our Own Corre: ,'ondent.) London-, June 18. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall Is in relation »o the price of June 13. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH(Straits Times copyright.) - 336 words
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Article102 1935-06-20 3 Following are tin outputs for May: Ulu Klang.—Pels 410. yardage worked 83.500, hrs. run 383. Borneo Company outputs Pahang Consolidated Co. Ltd. —1.097 pels., Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd. (A. Etam) —<181 pels., 187.800 yds. treated, 592 hra. run. Sungel Kinta 'Pin Dredging Ltd.- 230 pela., 122.300 \d;. treated102 words
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73 1935-06-20 3 Spot July July-Sopt. Oct.-Dec. Jan -Mar L’don Spot f o. c. c. c. d June 13 20 13 16 21 21 1 > 22 1 23'j 6 3 16 14 20 11 16 21 1 21 22'h 23 15 20 11 16 21', 21 22 23\73 words
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Article678 1935-06-20 4 London Exchange Prices On June 7. Allanar (2 1 9 1 Alor Pongsu (2/) 2/2' Anglo-Malay (£1) 12 3; Ayer Kuning (£1) 31; Ba?an Serai (£1) 11/9; Bahru (Scl.) (2 3 H'i; Banteng (£1) 21 3; (8el.) (2/) 3 6>v; Banting (£1) 21 3; Batang (2/) 11‘i; Batu678 words
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Article134 1935-06-20 4 The fifteenth annual general meeting ol Broga Rubber Estates Ltd., was held in Kuala Lumnar on June 13. Mr. G. Erie Trait < chairman) in the course of his address said; As regards the a* counts these make a much better showing than those for the previous134 words
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Article24 1935-06-20 4 June 13 Tin. R’pore Price $114 75 per picul. 14 114.75 *5 114.75 17 113.75 18 114 50 1® 114 5024 words
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Article1551 1935-06-20 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, June 19, 10 a.m. MINING. issue Val Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers issue Val. Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Fraser Co Lyall Evatt Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt 4/- Ampat Tin 4/3 4/6 4/3 4 6xd1,551 words
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