The Straits Budget, 26 September 1935
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1935-09-26 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] No. 4050. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1935. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article1025 1935-09-26 1 oECAUSE of the international situa- tion war risk insurance rates have i been applied to all ships carrying cargo to Europe, while two Malayan shipping lines—the Prince and Silver have decided to avoid the Suez Canal by sending their vessels rounu the Cape of Good Hope.1,025 words
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Article, Illustration27 1935-09-26 127 words
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86 1935-09-26 1 The Imperial Airways machine D.H. 86 Dorado piloted by Captain W. Armstrong, left Croydon Aerodrome for Penang to carry out a series of return flights between Penang and Hong Kong by way of Saigon and Tourane, with a view to opening up the promised branch line air service linking Hong86 words
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Article800 1935-09-26 2 ol making war.—Straits Times, Sept. 19. Mr. Rickett negotiated bigger than he knew, and showed once again how close finance is to politics, when he persuaded the Abyssinian Emperor to grant a concession lor the exploitation of oil deposits. The news appears to have startled everyone except the implicatedol making war.—Straits Times, Sept. 19. - 800 words
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Article836 1935-09-26 2 provoke a smile. —Straits Times. Sept. 20. In recent weeks a much greater number of messages to newspapers has been allowed to leave Siam than was the case in the early cTUys of the present regime. Unfortunately, however, the true position in that neighbouring country isprovoke a smile.—Straits Times. Sept. 20. - 836 words
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Article944 1935-09-26 2 Straits Times, Sept. 21. One of the last tasks undertaken by Mr. J. I. Miller before he relinquished the post of RegistrarGeneral of Statistics, S.S. and F.M.S., was the compilation of a Malayan year book which would present in one volume an authoriI tative. comprehensive andStraits Times, Sept. 21. - 944 words
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Article908 1935-09-26 3 Straits Times, Sept. 23. Our Commercial Correspondent, in his “Singapore Merchant’s Notebook” printed in the Straits Times on Wednesday last, drew attention to the lack of evidence that any action is being taken along the lines recommended in the report ol the Straits Settlements Trade Commission.– Straits Times, Sept. 23. - 908 words
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Article772 1935-09-26 3 in Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.—Straits Times, Sept. 24. Whether or not urban autonomy is financially feasible in Kuala Lumpur remains to be seen. His Excellency has called for information bearing upon the request that the Sanitary Board should be converted into a Municipality. This request wasin Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.—Straits Times, Sept. 24. - 772 words
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Article908 1935-09-26 4 ranean is essential.—Straits Times, Sept. 25. This is an attempt to explain, as simply as possible, the strategic importance of the Mediterranean and the significance of the British naval concentration which has taken place in that area during the past few days. No news has been received regardingranean is essential.—Straits Times, Sept. 25. - 908 words
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Article109 1935-09-26 4 Discovery By Coolies. Thieves broke open the offices of Changkat Kinding estate, near Tanjong Rambutan, on Friday last, took the safe to a lonely part of the estate, and got away with cash and jewellery worth over $700. The safe was discovered early on Saturday morning109 words
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Article107 1935-09-26 4 HUNTER.—On Sept. 17. 1935. at Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Grace, wife of A P. Hunter, a son. BETT.—At Kuantan on the 15th inst. to Nan. wife of David A. Bett, Sungei Lembing. a daughter. FABER.—At the General Hospital. Singapore on Sept. 19, 1935 to Lilian, wife of H Faber,107 words
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Advertisement91 1935-09-26 4 NOTICE All communications tor both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget shoulJ 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 of91 words
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Obituary53 1935-09-26 4 DEATHS THAMBY APPA.—At his residence No. 2<W. Race Course Road, on Sept. 17. 1935. Mr A. E. Hadji Thamby Appa bin Besar passed away at the age of 90 F.M.S. papers please copy. KHOO.—Khoo Peck Lock, passed away a 1 No 46 East Coast Road. Singapore at 1 am. on53 words
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Article144 1935-09-26 5 SOME Staggering statistics were put ijMore the Selangor State Council Mr J R Vethavanam last week. Tht re are about Id 000 children m Ki. ila Lumpur between the ages of five ;C thirteen who do not attend any M hool. To put it another way.144 words
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Article126 1935-09-26 5 co high a percentage of illiteracy would be expected in the interior oi Borneo rather than the capital of a highly developed and relatively wealthy protectorate. Mr. Barron did not challenge Mr. Yethavanam’s figures (which included i total of 50,000 children in Selangor, not attending any schools but126 words
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Article164 1935-09-26 5 J7VERYONE has heard 01 the gambling farm in Johore Bahru which used be such a favourite resort of Singapore people until Sultan Ibrahim closed it. Not so many people know, however, that similar casinos existed in othei Malay States. “Our predecessors.’ 'ays a writer in the Tailing Weekly164 words
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Article162 1935-09-26 5 JN view oi the Jubilee celebrations ir. Johore Bahru (founded in 1855 >. Sir Richard Winstedts outline oi trade at Johore Lama in the middle oi the seventeenth century may be quoted “From Pahang and these Sumatran ltefs as well as the islands oi Riau archipelago and even162 words
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Article157 1935-09-26 5 JN view of Mr. K. P. Reynolds statement that a noted Malay hunter was unable to get a single sambhur in the Tampin-Repak-Gemencheh area last season the following extract from the report oi the Wil*; Life Commission is worth recalling: “In Negri Sembilan. where the results oi inadequate157 words
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Article162 1935-09-26 5 I HAVE sometimes wondered where and when that cheery and practically innocuous institution, the Malayan amusement park, had its origin. A writer in the Taiping Weekly Record supplies a credible answer the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition held in Singapore in 1921 in honour of the Prince of Wales. It was there162 words
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Article102 1935-09-26 5 shall shortly see a Hollywood ini pression ot Malay pirates (long since extincti. unless the Singapore censor decides that the morals of the local fishing kampongs would be corrupted by it. The picture is called "China Seas. and that glamorous platinum blonde. Jean Harlow, appears in It.102 words
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Article108 1935-09-26 5 JT has probably not occurred to many people that rubber restriction may give a fillip to the “forestry" movement in the plantation industry. This is likely to happen, however, and the reason why is stated by the India Rubber World as follows "The present enforced restriction would seem108 words
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Article88 1935-09-26 5 “COR not getting value for moneg wt* opine that North Borneo car hold its own with any other country in tiie world. “Life is pleasant in this land if one has enough money to make trips to the seaside and have house parties etc “Ichabod! Thy glory is departed.88 words
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Article126 1935-09-26 5 *J*HE only case of a tiger being killed by a car in Malaya, that I have ever heard of. is reported in the Sep tember number of The Planter. Mr. G D Treble, manager of Devon Estate. Malacca, was returning to his estate from the Jasin Club at126 words
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Article122 1935-09-26 5 JT was mentioned in this column recently that three large rubber mills shut down in Singapore last year, causing a substantial loss of business to the municipal electrical department. Those factories were supplanted by others in Hutch territory, and I qa ite the following Irom the India Rubber122 words
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Article121 1935-09-26 5 £EYLON is ahead of Malaya in the creation of a “Bureau of Commercial Intelligence"—recommended by the S.S. Trade Commission but conveniently forgotten, as our commercial correspondent has pointed out. But Ceylon is sadly behind Malaya in arranging for proper representation in London. In fact, it was not until121 words
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Article158 1935-09-26 5 A NYONE who wants to study tech- nlcal education in Malaya, as It exists today, should get hold of the current number of Chorus, the very live and “meaty” Journal of the Singapore Teachers’ Association. There are articles by Mr. F. B. Ooude. chid instructor at the Singapore158 words
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Article116 1935-09-26 5 WHEN quoting one or two references to the moon in English poetry last Thursday, the day ot the Chinese festival, I was unfortunately not aware of one of the greatest gems of all. This has since been sent to me by a Kuala Lumpur reader. On the authority116 words
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Article156 1935-09-26 5 petition by a Chinese rice-import-ing firm of Talplng against the? closing of the little port of Teluk Kertang. which Is to take effect at the end of this year, was published In The Sunday Times last Sunday, together with the curt reply of the Perak Government. This156 words
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Article166 1935-09-26 6 gECONDLY. he says that If the goods imported through Teluk Kertang (chiefly rice) are imported by rail, they will still require to be delivered by road from railway stations to certain towns (e g. Grlk), and the State will collect taxation on the railway delivery lorries. Thirdly,166 words
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Article162 1935-09-26 6 J7INALLY. no mention is made of the Diesel lorries working from Teluk Kertang which at present escape the greater part of the taxation imposed on other road vehicles. “It may safely be said.” says this correspondent, that if the railway handled the tonnage of goods import- ed through162 words
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Article131 1935-09-26 6 SINGAPORE BIRDS t is surprising how few local birds most tl us can recognise. In Europe every child knows at least a dozen varieties, but in this country only kam1 pong folk do so. The last issue of the Government Gazette contained a list of birds in respect of which131 words
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Article131 1935-09-26 6 npHANKS mainly to the Johorc Jubilee (incidentally, forty years is a jubilee according to Malay, although not to English, reckoning) the last few days have been strangely different and thought-provoking to a workaday Singapore journalist. I cannot forget, for example, the pleasure of being in Johore Bahru at131 words
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Article93 1935-09-26 6 JOHORE Bahru, on the contrary, gives itself up to festivity from sunrise onwards. The Straits make such a difference. That beautiful waterfront affords a perfect promenade, and even though there is nothing much happening in the way of entertainment, the townsman has only to put on his best93 words
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Article107 1935-09-26 6 JN Singapore we never seem to have anything more than a sectional and partial celebration. When the Christians (or to be strictly accurate, the Europeans) are on holiday at Christmas, the Chinese and Muslims and Hindus are carrying on as usual. Similarly, at Chinese New Year it is only107 words
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Article130 1935-09-26 6 DUT In Johore Bahru the holiday spirit is not so grimly kept in check. The whole town puts aside its 'worries and cares, and, in common parlance, takes the day off. This was particularly marked last Tuesday, but it is the same every year on the Sultan’s130 words
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Article171 1935-09-26 6 ROYAL SPEARMEN I'J'WO pictures remain in my mind. One is of the royal bodyguard, in black costume with yellow sash across the breast, carrying spears tipped with gold, marching down a sunny path in the palace grounds beside a long bed of rose-pink cannas. A truly extraordinary combination of colours.171 words
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Article130 1935-09-26 6 British people in Malaya take Vancouver Island into consideration when looking around for a place to retire in. and some of them do settle down there, but here’s a snag to bear in mind: “Owing to the stringent liquor laws, all iorms of alcoholic refreshment are extremely dear—very130 words
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Article99 1935-09-26 6 SCHOOL NEEDS J>OINTS from the report of the last conference of heads of Singapore schools: It was agreed that in outlying schools where numbers made separate girls’ and boys’ schools uneconomic, it is desirable to permit co-educational schools. It was decided that heads of schools should not draw attention to99 words
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Article141 1935-09-26 6 *|*HE peasant owning a few acres of rubber in Malaya is indeed in an enviable position at the present time It is more profitable to him to sell his coupons than to produce from his own trees the amount of rubber which those coupons represent. Consequently I141 words
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Article124 1935-09-26 6 'J'HE opening of these premises has inspired the Crown Colonist to return to a proposal which it has very much at heart—one centre for the Colonial empire in London. "We trust,” says this journal, "that this but brings nearer the day when all the Colonies, East and West124 words
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Article146 1935-09-26 6 r J*HE stir which was created In the scientific world when Kinabalu (13,500 feet) was first ascended by a collector in 1887 is recalled by a writer in the Sarawak Gazette. About sixty new mammals and birds, found (up to that time) nowhere else in Borneo were146 words
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Article48 1935-09-26 6 The following appointments are announced in the S.S. Government Gazette: Dr. J. W. ScharfT to act as Chlel Health Officer, Singapore. Dr. D. W. G. Faris to act as Senior Health Officer, Penang. Dr. F. D. Gillespie to officiate as Medical and Health Officer, Labuan.48 words
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Article1032 1935-09-26 7 Mr P. MacLeod Baxter is now on Kainiining Estate. Sungei Siput, Perak. Dr G. W. L. Hoisington, of Klang, has left on a short holiday to Ceylon. Mrs. G. P. Noakees has arrived in Malacca, having returned from Home by the Jutlandla. MU*. C. H. Sansom, Commissioner1,032 words
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Article, Illustration309 1935-09-26 7 Mr. Chesney Duncan. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 24. The death took place early this morning at the General Hospital, Penang, of Mr. Chesney Duncan, formerly of the Straits Echo, Pinang Gazette and Times of Malaya, following a long illness. Few had such a varied experience309 words
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Article180 1935-09-26 7 Tuesday, Sept. 17. His Excellency and Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas dined with Their Highnesses The Sultan and Sultanah of Johore at the Astana Besar, Johore Bahru. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Capt. R. B. Davies, R.N., Prof. J. R. Kay-Mouat, Surg. Lieut. D. P. Guard, R.N., Lieut. N. A.180 words
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Article40 1935-09-26 7 The following officers have been seconded for service in Johore: Mr. A. H. W. Lilly, Assistant Superintendent of Surveys. F.M.S. Mr. J. O. Plunkett, Executive Engineer. Malayan PubHp Works Service, to act as Senior Executive Engineer. P.W.D.40 words
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Article174 1935-09-26 7 Mr. Macdonald To Act As Senior Warden Of Mines. The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette: Dr. A. C. Dutta to be a Medical Officer, Malayan Medical Service. Mr. E. M. F. Payne to be a European Master. Malayan Educational Service. Enche Abdul Jalil bin174 words
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Article136 1935-09-26 7 Leaders— Concessions 2 The Veil Over Siam 2 A Very Full Nutshell 2 A Department of Trade 3 K. L.’s Civic Finances 3 The Mediterranean 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 24—28 Picture Supplement 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial news to date, following page 32 Malayan General News—136 words
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583 1935-09-26 8 $459,376 Of Reserve To Be Capitalised. PROFIT FOR 1935 $245,646: FINAL DIVIDEND OF 7\ PER CENT. In order to make the capital of the company bear a closer relation to its assets, the directors of the Singapore Cold Storage Company propose to increase the carutal583 words
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Article588 1935-09-26 8 From Our Own Corresnondent.) Segamat, Sept. 22. Covers for 159 guests were laid at the| Sultan ol Johore’s birthday dinner held at the Government English. School Hall this week. Music was rendered by the Malacca Volunteer Band provided for the occasion by j Towkay Quek Kai Kee588 words
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Article276 1935-09-26 8 WARNING COMMUNIQUE IN F.M.S. EXCISE, OR BIGGER LICENCE FEE? (By Our Motoring Correspondent.) LJOPES that the projected impost- tion of special taxation in the Colony of motor vehicles consuming heavy oil had been indefinitely shelved are dissipated by a communique from the Federal Secretariat at Kuala276 words
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49 1935-09-26 8 The Singapore fire brigade received a call to Geylang Serai on Monday afternoon They found the leaves of a coconut tree afire, caused probably by the excessive heat. A fireman filled his topboots with water, shinned up the tree and extinguished the flames.49 words
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Article139 1935-09-26 8 Failure Of Appeal Against Acquittal. The unusual st( of awarding costs against the Crown in a criminal appeal was taken in the Suoreme Court. Singapore, on Tuesday by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Burton. His lordship gave judgment in an appeal for costs made by139 words
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Article192 1935-09-26 8 Emergency Has Passed. With more than one in every four of Singapore’s population vaccinated during July, August and September, a serious outbreak of small-pox during the next few years is an impossibility, according to the Municipal health authorities. Emergency vaccination measures are no longer necessary, because there192 words
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Article69 1935-09-26 8 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 23. Today at about 10.30 a.m. while on his rounds the Conductor of p R. M. Estate, Gemeh, Asahan, found a Malay tapper’s knife, cup and basket. Some distance away were pools of blood and clear footprints of a tiger. It69 words
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Article148 1935-09-26 8 END OF SINGAPORE DYNAMITE CASE. Michiya Kawano, a Japanese, was fined a total of $600 or eight months imprisonment, in the Criminal District Court, Singapore, on Monday on charges of being in possession of dynamite and attempting to deal in explosives. A fine of $300 or four148 words
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Article63 1935-09-26 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Sept. 23 His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, accompanied by Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas, and attended by Mr. G. A. G Walker, Private Secretary Mr. H. G Beverley. A.D.C., and Mr. Parke, A D C Designate, arrived at Kuala63 words
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Article155 1935-09-26 9 What Is Happening At The Civil Aerodrome To the Editor of the Straits Times. c^j r There is no doubt that the nublic of Singapore were shocked to rr;id of the unemployment that exists among Europeans here. Singapore 's building the largest civil aerodrome in the world, costing anything155 words
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Article174 1935-09-26 9 Mr. Vethavanam Explains A Council Statement. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir —In connection with my plea for increased grants to Tamil Schools at the last meeting of the State Council, I am reported to have said: “The scale grants proved an incentive for every174 words
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Article388 1935-09-26 9 disappointment and possibly suffering from the physical effects of a bad cold caught when lured abroad overcoatless by a treacherous morning, bright and sunny, which gave place to a biting afternoon. When counted, the "summer” days of Summer are remarkably few, and the short but sometimes pleasant days388 words
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Article316 1935-09-26 9 Appeal For Fair Treatment For Young Estates. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —The Controller of Rubber has just sent round a notice, which must be returned before Oct. 15, 1935, calling for measurements of trees of areas untapped prior to Jan. 1, 1933. The Assessment316 words
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Article72 1935-09-26 9 Some Help Required For Local Men. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir _It has been announced that a collection in aid of the British Legion funds will take place on Nov. 8. Whilst no Ex-Service man will begrudge the men at home getting benefit from the72 words
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Article26 1935-09-26 9 The death has taken place of John, son of the late Dr. N. G Sammy and Mrs. Sammy, at No. 329, Thomson Road, Singapore.26 words
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Article379 1935-09-26 9 SINGAPORE WHARF DRAMA. Mr. W. G. Skey, an Englishman employed at the General Rubber Company, Singapore, while on his way to office one morning, saw a Chinese struggling in the sea off Telok Ayer. He stripped off his coat, jumped into the sea and rescued the379 words
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Article66 1935-09-26 9 A silver-backed hairbrush was found to be missing from the men’s cloakroom at the Istana Besar following the banquet given by Their Highness the Sultan and Sultanah of Johore on Tuesday night. It bore the crest of the moon and crescent and the letters I.B.J. If anyone66 words
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Article61 1935-09-26 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Sept. 18. The death occurred today at Seremban of Sister Bathilda, of the Seremban convent. The nun, who wa3 67 years of age, was attached to the convent for nearly 15 years. The funeral took place this evening at the Christian cemetery. The61 words
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Article160 1935-09-26 9 Malay Teacher Fined. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 20. The Seremban Police Court was crowded with kampong Malays when the adjourned case was heard in which a Malay school-teacher, Mohamed Salleh, of Mantin, Is charged with having co-habited with his wife, Jamila binti Mohamed Yassin,160 words
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Article116 1935-09-26 9 Cultivation Experiments In Selangor. The fisheries of Selangor showed a definite improvement in 1934. Revenue from the sale of licences for boats and gear amounted to $5,330, as against $5,140 in 1933. The number of fishermen employed amounted to 3,170, of whom 1,144 were Malays, 2,016 Chinese and116 words
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Article59 1935-09-26 9 Registration To Be Done By Police. The Straits Times understands that work in connection w?th registration of aliens in Singapore has reverted to the police. For the past two years this has been undertaken by the Immigration Department. All aliens will in due course be asked to59 words
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Article92 1935-09-26 9 Municipality May Take Control. At a meeting of Municipal Committee No. 4 held recently it was decided that all advertisements on house walls shall be subject to control by licensing, that owners advertising on their own walls the businesses carried on within their premises be exempted from payment92 words
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Article, Illustration2485 1935-09-26 10 I. S. P. CHAIRMAN’S PROTEST Technical Aspects Of Education. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 21. In addressing the half-yearly meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters here today, the chairman, Mr. W. Leggatt, said that the work of the half-year had been mainly: 12,485 words
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Article105 1935-09-26 11 Tribute By South Johore Rugby Club. Following the State rugby trial at R«»ngam on Saturday the South Johore Ruj?by Football club paid tribute to ’be services and help given to the ‘‘Ub by Dr. Hickey, former president oi IU Malayan Rugby Union. )r Hickey was presented105 words
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Article, Illustration1464 1935-09-26 11 Cleaner And More Uniform Product Wanted. PINEAPPLE INDUSTRY HAS GOOD FUTURE. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Malacca, Sept. 21. Expressions of readiness for complete co-operation between employers and employees, and references to their interests which should be identical," were made at the conference of1,464 words
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267 1935-09-26 12 Type Used In 19th Century By European Armies. Five percussion muzzle-loading muskets of the type adopted in the British service in 1H39, tixed with triangular bayonets, two of them cocked for tiring, were discovered in the attic of No. 63, Market Street, Singapore, last267 words
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Article272 1935-09-26 12 DEATH OF PROMINENT RUGBY PLAYER. After playing in the first State Rugby trial in Johore at Rengam on Saturday, Mr. C. G. D. Williamson, secretary of the North Johore R.F.C., met his death by stepping off a moving train. He boarded the night train to return272 words
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Article43 1935-09-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 20. The wedding was celebrated at Rasah village of Mr Choong Kang Yean, son of Towkay Choong Fah Choy of Seremban, i*nd Miss Lui Fook Thye daughter of Madam Lui Nam Peng also of Seremban.43 words
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Article258 1935-09-26 12 —Straits Times copyright. APPROVED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 20. Singapore Traction shareholders have approved resolutions sanctioning the creation of £250,000 Five Per Cent. Convertible First Mortgage Debentures and a conditional agreement with the Shanghai Electric Construction Company. They have also approved an—Straits Times copyright. - 258 words
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Article63 1935-09-26 12 The following appointments are announced in the S.S. Government Gazette: Kiyaee Haji Mohamed Yunos bin Abdul, Majeed to be a member of the Mohammedan Advisory Board for Singapore vice Mr. T. K. Shaik Dawood, J P.. deceased. Mr. L. V. J. Laville, M.C.S., to act as Commissioner of63 words
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Article319 1935-09-26 12 Three Addresses Given. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Sept. 22. Worshippers thronged the new Curch of the Visitation. Seremban today when the Bishop of Malacca, Mons Adrian Devals D.D. performed the pontifical high mass after the building had been formally and opened. The large attendance included319 words
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Article82 1935-09-26 12 Cost Over $2 1 2 Millions In 1934. The total revenue of the Education Department, F.M.S., in 1934, was $510,707, against $487,616 in 1933. The expenditure amounted to $2,628,197. compared with $2,926,059 in the previous year. The net expenditure was thus $2,117,490. The revenue comprised $243,40082 words
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Article139 1935-09-26 12 The following appointments are announced in the Johore Government Gazette: Mr. F. M. G. McConechy to be a Member of the Council of State and the Executive Ccuncil for one year, with effect from Aug. 27. Mr. D. M. Tibbs to be an Unofficial Member of the Council139 words
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Article, Illustration253 1935-09-26 12 Sudden Death Of Rev. Fr. Burghoffer. £ATHOLICS generally and Indians particularly have sustained a severe loss by the death on Sunday of the Rev. Fr. L. Burghoffer, the vicar of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Singapore. Fr. Burghoffer was born in Colmar.253 words
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Article103 1935-09-26 12 The Malayan Post Office Guide 1935-36 (revised February 28, 1935, is issued. This Guide will shortly be on sale at all Post Offices in Malaya at a price of a dollar a copy. It was printed by the Federated Malay States Government Press. As in the case103 words
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847 1935-09-26 13 Entertained By Government Officers. i must always be a bully, otherwise Johore will go back to where she was 40 years ago.” This humorous sally was made by H.H. the Sultan of Johore at the dinner given him by the Government officers of847 words
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Article92 1935-09-26 13 Amusement Park Incident. (From Our Own Correspondent.> Seremban. Sept. 18. With her head and hands bandaged, a Chinese woman Yong Sam. appeared as a complainant in the Seremban magistrate’s court, when a Chinese. Lee Chuan. was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to the woman by92 words
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Article256 1935-09-26 13 CANTONESE GETS DUPLICATE KEY. How 800 sticks of dynamite were stolen from the Hindhede quarry at the 7 3 4 milestone. Buklt Timah Road, was described in the Third Court last week, when the Cantonese, Wong Fatt. who had pleaded guilty to the charge about two256 words
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Article66 1935-09-26 13 Sir Lancelot Elphinstone. late Chic Justice of the Federated Malay States who now resides at The Beeches. Bank near Lyndhurst. celebrated his 58tr. birthday recently. He was appointed Attorney-Genera! of British Honduras In 1913. and went to Trinidad as Solicitor-General in 1919. Before going to the F.M.S,66 words
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Article307 1935-09-26 13 Selangor is the healthiest of the four Federated Malay States. It had it had the highest birth-rate. This is revealed in the report for 1934, just issued, and signed by the acting British Resident (the Hon. Mr. W. D. Barron). The estimated population307 words
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Article191 1935-09-26 13 FIRST PERAK CASE FOR MANY YEARS. RECOMMENDATION TO MERCY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 19. For the first time for many years a woman was sentenced to death at Perak Assizes, the assessors today bringing in a verdict of Guilty against Teo Kam, aged 23,191 words
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Article281 1935-09-26 13 1934 REVENUE JUMPS IN SELANGOR. Selangor’s revenue 1934 was $23,168.331, compared with $18,629,302 in 1933 and an estimate of $18,006,868. These figures include in each eaarSelangor's share of Federal revenue. The largest increases as compared with the 1933 revenue were: Percentage Forests $26.u87 24 Lands and Mines $387,600281 words
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1378 1935-09-26 14 H. E. The Governor Describes Ascendancy Of Sultan’s Territory. A long Causeway dividing the gently rippling surface of a moonbathed waterway and leading to a mile-long waterfront bejewelled with multi-coloured lighting A neatly modelled Malay township, southernmost on the Continent of Asia, flood-lit and decorated,1,378 words
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Article257 1935-09-26 14 “Had Been Provoked For Months.” An incident in Maison Martin, a local hairdressing saloon, in which the Dutch manager “forcibly struck” a girl assistant dazing her, was described before the fourth magistrate, last week when A. L. Kok, was summoned for using criminal force on Miss257 words
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Article33 1935-09-26 14 Two Netherlands destroyers are to visit Siamese waters in the near future. The date of the proposed visit has still, however, to be fixed, says the Bangkok Times.33 words
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Article377 1935-09-26 14 FIRST BUILT IN MALAYA. TTHE FIRST Diesel-engined tug ever to be built in Malaya was launched at the shipyard of Messrs United Engineers Ltd., at Tanj mg Rhu, Singapore last week. She was christened the Jugra and will be stationed at Port Swettenham, having been built to377 words
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Article162 1935-09-26 14 South China Resources: F.M.S. Interest. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 16. References to a Chinese industrial company incorporated in the F.M.S with an authorised capital of $3,000,000 were made by Towkay Leong Sin Nam at an at Home on Saturday given by the Chinese162 words
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Article, Illustration2700 1935-09-26 15 How Should Costs Be Charged?—Leading Chartered Accountant’s Views Difference Between Rubber And Tin —An Estate Is A Permanent Asset Killing Trees By Poison. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) INURING the last few months I MJ have met a certain number of planters who appeared to hold rather2,700 words
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Article100 1935-09-26 16 Conservancy Coolies. fFrom Our Oun Correspondent j Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 18. About 200 coolies of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board conservancy systc:; went on strike yesterday. The men returned to work lasl ni'jiit wiihout creating any trouble. Dissatisfaction with the terms of service is said100 words
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Article44 1935-09-26 16 Figures For 1934 and 1933. The number of different nationalities employed in mining in Selangor in 1034 and 1933 was: 1934. 1933. Europeans 100 87 Chinese 15,150 12.686 Indians 1.919 1.070 Malays 340 292 Others -13 10 Totals 17.522 14.14544 words
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Article622 1935-09-26 16 SPLENDID WORKS IN MALAYA. I wonder if any of my fellowguests who share my ignorance also share the envy which I often have when I see the work* of engineers,” said H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, at the annual dinner of the Malayan Association of622 words
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Article91 1935-09-26 16 CALLS ON FUND IN F.M.S. THE report of the directors of the 1 Public Officers’ Guarantee Fund. F.M.S., for 1934, has just been issued. It states that entrance fees paid durin:. the year amounted to $678 and contributions to $15,178. as compared with $608 and $14,204,91 words
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Article132 1935-09-26 16 Pahang State Council Meeting. meeting oi the Pahang State Council was held at the Istana Seri Terentang Pekan, recently. and several small items of legislation were dealt with. Including the passing ot rules prescribing the procedure for the payment of royalty on gold. There were several items132 words
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Article96 1935-09-26 16 Values Show 60 Per Cent. Increase. The aggregate declared value oi F.M.S. imports, exports and reexports for the year 1934 amounted to $287,456,400, an increase of $108,441,315, or 60 per cent., compared with 1933. While the declared value of the imports has risen, this satisfactory96 words
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Article30 1935-09-26 16 The death occurred at Kota Bahru. Kelantan, on Sept. 15, of Mr. William Herbert Hall, Manager, Kuala Geh Estate, (late of Sedenak, Johore and Bangawan, 8.N.8.)30 words
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Article, Illustration149 1935-09-26 17 I here is much of beauty and interest as mateiial for the photog.apher in Singapore. The picture on the ton rightband shows a rural scene well within municipal limits. Almost daily this herd of water buffaloes may be seen driven across Al .lunied Koad to bathe in one149 words
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Article, Illustration27 1935-09-26 18 The Spirit of Africa, an amphibian aircraft belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Alar tin Johnson, attracted much curiosity on arrival at Seletar.27 words
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Article, Illustration23 1935-09-26 18 Winners of the Chengmai Cup. Cox —J. C. Allen, stroke—L. D. Walford, No. 3—G. C. R. Franks. No. Z —F. Thomas, bow—J. Haalibos.23 words
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Article, Illustration64 1935-09-26 20 Malaya’s swimming team for Clip China Olympiad. Left to right, standing Yrn Jui Mok. Ilu Su Tong, Yeo Jui llua, l.oo Kut Shinii. Kneeling .Miss l.eorg Yut Hong, .Miss (hum Poh Chin, .Miss (loon (ipok Chin. Miss Annie Yen, .Miss Florence Ng. Miss Peggy Ho. Tai64 words
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2531 1935-09-26 21 Grouses, And Helpful Suggestions—Some Proposals Presented—Value Of Chambers Of Commerce —Malayan Economic Councils. BY OUR COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENT. IF a member of your staff, say, the assistant in charge of a department. or your accountant, were to come to you as manage'* or2,531 words
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Article1302 1935-09-26 22 Federal Council's Too L ong “Holiday”—Evasion Of Unofficial Criticism Live Topics For November Meeting—The Education Problem >—Need For Revision Of Policy—Belated Departmental Reports—Kuala Lumpur Transport Inquiry—The “Spotted Dog”? <From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 19. MUCH perhaps remains to be said about the virtual suspension of the1,302 words
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Article261 1935-09-26 22 EDUCATION IN ENGLISH. PERAK RESIDENT’S VIEWS. *yHE backwardness of Malay youths in English was raised at the Perak State Council meeting at Kuala Kangsar last week. The Dato Sitia said: “Malay children are bound to study their religion (Koran) to start with and then to study261 words
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Article189 1935-09-26 22 LEAVE TO APPEAL TO PRIVY COUNCIL. In the Supreme Court last week, before Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell his lordship granted a certificate that the Prohibition case was by its nature a fit one for appeal to His Majesty-in Council. The matter originally arose out of a declaration by189 words
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Article46 1935-09-26 22 His Excellency the High Commls sioner, with the approval of His Majesty the King, has appointed Mr Sydney Bacon Palmer to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council for a period of three years with effect from May 10, 1935, inclusive.46 words
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Article1362 1935-09-26 23 Harbour Log. RATES CUT 50 PER CENT. When Shipping Conferences Fail. (By Our Shipping Correspondent.) CINGAPORE as a port has not been taking very great interest in the fierce competition now being waged between Japanese and Dutch lines in the Japan-Java trade, but this week we1,362 words
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376 1935-09-26 23 The voyage of the British air-craft-carrier H.M.S. Hermes from Weihaiwei to Singapore was not without incident. Eight naval ratings were swept overboard into the sea and afterwards rescued when the vessel encountered stormy weather. The Hermes is now anchored in the Roads and376 words
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Article245 1935-09-26 23 Present-Day Problem In Malaya. There is a considerable over-supply of cleks in Malaya. In future most youths from the schools will have to turn to agriculture or other industries for a livelihood. So declares a passage in the annual report of the Hon. Mr. F. S. Morten,245 words
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Article52 1935-09-26 23 (From Our Own Correapondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 20. Certain activitiea under the Brewater Road bridge laat night arouaed the auapiciona of the police, and thie morning they began digging operatione under the bridge. A quantity of electrical apparatua waa unearthed. Inveatigationa are now proceeding in connection with52 words
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Article90 1935-09-26 23 Prisoner Takes Opportunity To Escape. A police constable on duty at an unlocked cell in the Beach Road police station. Singapore, fell asleep. Goh Ah Heng took his opportunity and escaped. Several days later, however, he was re-arrested. On Friday, he was convicted before the second magistrate of90 words
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Article258 1935-09-26 24 —Reuter MUSSOLINI SAYS “WE SHALL MARCH ON” A CANDID expose of Italy’s attitude was made last week by Signor Mussolini in an interview with the Morning Post in "h© expressed the utmost incredulity that there could be such an absurd happening as—Reuter - 258 words
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127 1935-09-26 24 Reuter. Limitation Unlikely While War Threat Present. Now York. Sopt. 16. President Roosevelt and Mr. Norman Davis today discussed the naval situation. both in its general aspects and in relation to the European crisis. Subsequently. Mr. Norman Davis stated that the European situation was discussed.Reuter. - 127 words
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Article60 1935-09-26 24 FAST NEW P. O. LINER. reached was 22.27 knots.--British Wireless. —Reuter Wireless. London. Sopt. 17. The new P and O liner, Strathmore, has completed her speed trials with satisfactory results. The contract speed of twenty knots was exceeded and the highest speed reached was 22.27 knots.--British Wire- The plebiscite onreached was 22.27 knots.--British Wireless.; —Reuter Wireless. - 60 words
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Article77 1935-09-26 24 Black last October (says British Wireless). LONDON-AUSTRALIA RECORD ATTEMPT. Melbourne, Sept. 17. The Australian airman, Air Commodore Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, with a second pilot, is on his way to England with his plane Lady Southern Cross.” He intends to undertake a London-Australia flight in anBlack last October (says British Wireless). - 77 words
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Article172 1935-09-26 24 Reuter. Press Ban Lifted After Two Years. Tokio. Sept. 16. The press ban has been lifted on the “Godson Troops” conspiracy. This was nipped in the bud on July, 10, 1933, when 63 participants were arrested in the Meiji Shrine hall where they had assembledReuter. - 172 words
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Article124 1935-09-26 24 -Reuter. Italian Control Of Iraq i Oil Co. I i It is officially announced that Sir Edward Mountain and Mr. L. C. Patterson have resigned their directorships, f Mosul Oil Fields Ltd., and the 1 British Oil Development Co., Ltd. It is understood that Italian interests have-Reuter. - 124 words
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Article120 1935-09-26 24 —Reuter. “TO INVESTIGATE ALL RUMOURS.” London, Sept. 17. The British Foreign Office has ordered a new inquiry into the kidnapping and murder by Chinese bandits of Mr. Gareth Jones, declares the Dally Herald today. This follows a request from Mr. Lloyd George, whose secretary Mr. GarethJones.—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article116 1935-09-26 24 to East Africa. —Copyright by the Straits Times. London Dealers May Recover Stocks In Genoa. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 16. London metal dealers are hastily preparing to recover £100.000 wovtn! of tin and copper recently lodged at Genoa after Italian importers had produced theto East Africa.—Copyright by the Straits Times. - 116 words
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Article90 1935-09-26 24 Reuter. Two Manchu Border Incidents. Dairen. Sept. 15. Much concern has been caused at Changchun b> two incidents, according to the official Manchukuo newsagency. which says that on Sept. 10 eleven Soviet armoured vessels sailed u*' the Amur for Blagoveschensk. deliberately keeping close to the Manchukuo shoreReuter. - 90 words
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51 1935-09-26 24 Reuter. Dublin, Sept. 18 The Irish “Blueshirt” leader, Gen. O’Duffy confirms the report that a number of Blueshirts have volunteered to serve in Italy. Nothing has yet been decided because international reactions must be considered. Gen. O'Duffy has just returned from a Fascist Congress atReuter. - 51 words
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54 1935-09-26 24 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai. Sept. 19. The members of the Sino-Burman border commission will gather on the frontier on Jan. 12 and their work is expected to be completed before April. This information was given out on the departure yesterday of the Chinese—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 54 words
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Article153 1935-09-26 24 -Reuter. MANCHUKUO. A London View Of Far East. There have been signs that the fierce estrangement between Japan and China is giving way to a better feeling, and we should sec in the friendship of these two countries, not a menace to the West but a benefit-Reuter. - 153 words
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Article121 1935-09-26 24 from Margate to Calais. —British Wireless. Thame Agricultural Show Stopped. London, Sept. 19. Continuous high winds after Tuesday’s hurricane, have done much damage in various parts of the country today. At the Thame Show, in Oxfordshire. —the largest one-day agricultural show held in Britain—the proceedingsfrom Margate to Calais.—British Wireless. - 121 words
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Article38 1935-09-26 24 Reuter. Many Families Returning To England. Malta, Sept. 18. Hundreds of English women and children have left for England in the j last few days. They are mostly the families of Army and Naval men.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article64 1935-09-26 24 -Sin Kuo Min K.M.A. Not Selling Out To Japanese. Tientsin, Sept. 19. The Kalian Mining Administration yesterday denied the reported sale oi their franchises in North China to South Manchuria Railway. Rumours are current here that the K.M.A.. finding it increasingly difficult to compete with Fushan coal, had-Sin Kuo Min - 64 words
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Article56 1935-09-26 24 After presenting his credentials to President Lin Sen. the German Ambassador. Dr. Oskar Trautmann, announced that the embassy would b‘ transferred from Peiping to Nanking, says Reuter. Sin Chew Jit Poh adds that Dr Trautmann has completed arrangements for the purchase of a plot of land in Nanking56 words
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Article168 1935-09-26 25 Mussolini And The League Conciliation Plan. London, Sept. 18. 4T Geneva yesterday the Committee of Five completed its A report on Italo-Abyssinian conciliation efforts. Baron Aloisi left for Rome to discuss it with Mussolini. This report is bejieved to suggest certain territorial concessions in Abyssinia for168 words
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Article208 1935-09-26 25 —Reuter. Reasons For Movement Of Troops In Libya. Rome, Sept. 18. A double purpose lies behind the official announcement that Italian troops in Libya are being reinforced. A spirit of rebellion has smouldered among the Senussi tribesmen since Gen. Grazian subdued them in 1932 and many—Reuter. - 208 words
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Article148 1935-09-26 25 —British Wireless. Sir Philip Sassoon On English Ideal. London, Sept. 18. Sir Philip Sassoon, Under-Secretary for Air, opening the new municipal aerodrome at Southend-on-Sea today said that, apart from any question of air communication with the continent, it was quite clear that there was a—British Wireless. - 148 words
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Article191 1935-09-26 25 BRITISH DESIGNS ON LIBYA.” “Setting Egyptians Against Italy.” The “Ottobre” has launched an atUck against Britain—this time it is the British Intelligence Service. This organisation, according to the Ottobre,” is trying to set Egyptian opinion against Italy. Under the pre- t defending Egypt, Britain is tryto manoeuvre the advance of191 words
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Article110 1935-09-26 25 —Reuter. IF WAR BREAKS OUT. Wasnington, Sept. 18. No consideration hat, so far been given to what would be done with the U.S. fleet in the event of war on the other side of the Atlantic, declared Mr. Swanson, the U S. Navy Secretary, today—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article134 1935-09-26 25 A FOREIGN POLICY DISAGREEMENT. London, Sept. 18. A serious split In the ranks of the British Labour Party has occurred over their official support of the Government’s present foreign policy. Both Lord Ponsonby and Sir Stafford Cripps have resigned (says Reuter). Lord Ponsonby has given up his134 words
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52 1935-09-26 25 rubber goods is also planned.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Canton, Sept. 19. The second three-year programme of the Kwangtung Government is expected to embody a scheme for the planting of rubber in Hainan Island, where experimental planting has proved successful. Improved manufacture of rubber goods isrubber goods is also planned.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 52 words
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Article60 1935-09-26 25 —ReuteA Inflammation Of Middle Ear Diagnosed. Vienna, Sept. 17. The Prince of Wales, who is holiday making on the Continent, is suffering from ear trouble. He consulted the famous specialist, Professor Neumann here today, and he diagnosed inflammation of the middle ear. This is not—ReuteA - 60 words
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Article33 1935-09-26 25 -Reuter. As a preliminary step, Lloyds marine underwriters are giving merchants ten days’ notice of risk that damage or loss from war needs to be separately insured after that date.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 33 words
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122 1935-09-26 25 —Reuter. To Meet Budget Deficit Of Gl.119,000,000. The Hague, Sept. 17. The Netherlands budget for 1935 shows an estimated deficit of 109 million guilders, which is expected to be increased to 119 million guilders, owing to a reduction in excise and other duties.—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article26 1935-09-26 25 Reuter. French Foreign Legion Regiment Leaves. Algiers, Sept. 17. The second regiment of the Foreign Legion, left Oran yesterday for Tonkim (Indo-China).Reuter. - 26 words
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Article66 1935-09-26 25 pected at Malaga tomorrow.—Reuter Wireless. Boom Protection Fixed In Harbour. Gibraltar, Sept. 18. •Boom defences have been fixed at the northern entrance to the harbour following similar operations to the southern entrance. Air force seaplanes have been flying in the vicinity throughout the day which, together with thepected at Malaga tomorrow.—Reuter Wireless. - 66 words
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Article38 1935-09-26 25 —British Wireless. London, Sept. 17. The well-known philologist and classical scholar, Dr. Peter Giles, Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, since 1911 and the doyen of heads of Cambridge colleges, died today aged 74.—British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 38 words
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Article235 1935-09-26 25 -British Wireless. London, Sept. 17. Some surprise has been caused in London by statements emanating from Rome, to the effect that an invitation, addressed early this year to the British Government by the Italian Government, through its Ambassador, to discuss their reciprocal interests in Abyssinia, was-British Wireless. - 235 words
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Article168 1935-09-26 26 BATTLESHIPS CRUISERS IN MEDITERRANEAN. “Every Arrival Of New Unit Invites Counter Measures” —Italian Newspaper. UNPRECEDENTED British naval activity in the Mediterranean is shown in Reuter telegrams from Gibraltar and the Mediterranean ports (excluding Malta, where no reports are available). The presence is reported of the battleships168 words
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Article457 1935-09-26 26 —Reuter. FOREIGN MISSION TO I ADVISE. i Geneva, Sept. 20. No developments are expected In Geneva for some days until the comments of the two Governments on the Committee of Five’s report have been received. It Is believed, however, that the League Councl will remain in session until—Reuter. - 457 words
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Article86 1935-09-26 26 How Italy And Abyssinia Might Be Satisfied. Paris, Sept. 17. M. Laval is considering a new compromise offer to Signor Mussolini under which British and French territory in Somaliland will be ceded to Abyssinia in return for Ogaden and Danakil which will be handed over to Signor Mussolini.86 words
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70 1935-09-26 26 —Reuter New York. Sept. 19. President Roosevelt today inaugurated the work on the New Florida Canal, which will connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico, and will be the greatest waterway built since the Panama Canal, when he pressed a but ton—Reuter - 70 words
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Article264 1935-09-26 26 -Reuter WOMEN OFFER TO FEED TROOPS. Addis Ababa, Sept. 18. The imminence of war stirs the people of this ancient kingdom to indescribable patriotism and the efforts of the women and children to help their threatened country are second only to the warriors, preparing to sacrifice themselves-Reuter - 264 words
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Article29 1935-09-26 26 —Reuter. London, Sept. 21. The wedding of the Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Scott is officially fixed for Westminster Abbey on Nov. b.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article66 1935-09-26 26 -Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Measures To Protect Country By Sea And Air. Cairo, Sept. 20. Viee-Admiial Forbes, the British Admiral, speaking at a banquet in Cairo in his honour by the Egyptian Premier, declared that all the necessary measures had been taken to protect Egypt by sea and-Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 66 words
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Article117 1935-09-26 26 —Reuter. M. C. AWARDED TO TWO OFFICERS. Simla. Sept. 18 Captain H. C. Youngman, of the Bombay Grenadiers, and Lieut. G. R Hawks, of the Royal Artillery, have been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in the face cf the enemy on Aug. 23. during—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article89 1935-09-26 26 From Our Own Correspondent» London. Sept. 17. Rubber Questionaire figures for August, published tonight, show a slightly increased consumption of rubber in the United States compared with August last year. The figures are: Aug July Aug 193.i 193.> 1931 tons. tons. tons. Arrivals 38.665 46.880 33,248 Consumption89 words
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74 1935-09-26 26 Sin Chung Jit Poll Nanking. Sept. 19. Mr. Mei Lan-fang. famous Chinest actor, has decided to give up stage career. He will devote his time tc dramatic studies and teaching the art. He made this announcement yesterday at the conclusion oi his series oiSin Chung Jit Poll - 74 words
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Article59 1935-09-26 26 —Reuter. Cairo, Sept. 20. It is officially announced an exchange compensating surtax of 40 per cent, ad valorem will be levied from today on pure cotton or artificial silk goods and goods containing 50 per cent, or more of cotton or artificial silk imported from—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article33 1935-09-26 26 Bangkok. Sept. 19 The Premier, Phya Baliol, who has been on sick leave since Sept. 6, will continue on leave until November. He is suffering from heart trouble.33 words
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Article84 1935-09-26 26 —Reuter. Rome, Sept. 20. The Official Gazette publishes today a decree establishing a commission to deal with the legal matters and the necessary changes in the present rules regarding the measures to be ado- pted with belligerent countries as well as neutrals. The commission will include—Reuter. - 84 words
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176 1935-09-26 27 CONCILIATION LIMIT REACHED. “WE CAN DO NO MORE.” In Any Emergency France Will Support Britain. Paris, Sept. 21. M LAVAL, the French Premier, last night cabled to Mussolini, urging him to accept the League plan of conciliation, as a basis for discussion,176 words
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Article, Illustration331 1935-09-26 27 -Reuter. 35,000 ITALIANS HAVE DISAPPEARED. Rome. Sept. 20. Two Italian army divisions totalling 45.000 men have disappeared into the slue. They were formerly stationed on the French frontier and they embarked at Genoa in 18 ships, ostensibly for East Africa. The first ship Piemonte sailed on Sept 7-Reuter. - 331 words
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Article68 1935-09-26 27 Keuter. Shanghai. Sept. 21. Piracy is believed to account for the disappearance of the Chinese steamer, Pao Feng f95G tons) with “>00 Chinese passengers aboard. The Pao Feng, which plies between Shanghai and Tsungming Island, just beyond Woosung. was due there yesterday, but has not arrived. ItKeuter. - 68 words
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Article271 1935-09-26 27 British Wireless. tremely sensitive. British Wireless and Reuter PRICES RISE ON LONDON MARKET. London. Sept. 20. There was a general decline in stock exchange yesterday afternoon and markets opened weak this morning, although there was not a great deal of selling, prices being marked down asBritish Wireless.; tremely sensitive.— British Wireless and Reuter - 271 words
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Article78 1935-09-26 27 R »*uter Will Probably Accept It In Entirety. i Addis Ababa, Sept. 20 The Emperor of Abyssinia and his advisers spent today considering the. proposals of the League’s Committee ot Five. It is learned unofficially that the Emperor will probably accept the proposals in their entirety,R »*uter - 78 words
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Article, Illustration122 1935-09-26 27 Baroda, President-elect. British Wireless. British Business Tour. London, Sept. 20. The Indian railway authoritiet have placed a special train at the disposal of a party of about 50 business men who are taking part in the first organic o'" tour of British business extending over two months,Baroda, President-elect. • British Wireless. - 122 words
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Article121 1935-09-26 27 Rente*’ Manslaughter Charge Dismissed. Toronto, Sept. 20. The inquest on the well-known American baseball player, Len Koen?cke. a member of the Brooklyn team, who was killer! in a grim battle waged in darkness in an aeroplane in midair over Toronto suburbs was held yesterday Koenccke,Rente*’ - 121 words
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Article45 1935-09-26 27 Arieta-R'enRO. Denial Of Rumoured Moratorium. Rome, S?pt. 20 An emphatic olflcial denial is issued here of allegations in the foreign Press that Italy is contemplating a mora torium for commercial debts. It is stated that Italy pays cash for current requirements. Aneta-F'engo.Arieta-R'enRO. - 45 words
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Article44 1935-09-26 27 .cording to an official estimate.- Sin Kuo Min Shanghai. Sept. 19. More than 500,000 people have been rendered homeless by the floods In North Kiangsu where an area of over 5.000 square miles is under water, according to an official estimate.- Sin.cording to an official estimate.- Sin Kuo Min - 44 words
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150 1935-09-26 28 WHAT MUSSOLINI WANTS. Rome Powerfully Impressed By British Naval Moves. London, Sept. 23. ITALY’S willingness to discuss and criticise the League plan is regarded as a favourable sign by the London morning newspapers today (says Reuter). Mussolini’s minimum demands, according to the Daily Telegraph, include First,150 words
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Article186 1935-09-26 28 .—Reuter. PURPOSE OF FLEET MOVEMENTS. London, Sept. 23. An official statement issued by the British Foreign Office says that Sir Eric Drummond, British Ambassador in Home, called on the Italian Foreign office in order to communicate the movement of the British fleet and the reinforcement of.—Reuter. - 186 words
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73 1935-09-26 28 PHILIPPINES MAY JOIN THE LEAGUE Reuter Wireless. Manila, Sept. 22. A piquant situation will be created if Manuel Quezon, President Elect of the Philippines, carries out his intention of asking the United States permission to apply for membership of the League of Nations, “if it does not crack up now.”Reuter Wireless. - 73 words
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Article50 1935-09-26 28 -Reuter. Rome, Sept. 22. It is believed that the French Ambassador today urged his colleagues to exert their good offices in Japan to improve relations between Ttaly and Britain. It is also believed that Mr. Sugimura assured the French Ambassador of Japan’s complete neutrality in the present dispute.—Reuter.-Reuter. - 50 words
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203 1935-09-26 28 —Reuter. TROOPS WANT TO ATTACK. Addis Ababa, Sept. 22. There is the very grave danger that the Emperor, in spite of his immense and steadily growing personal prestige, will not be able to hold his restless troops in check and that hostilities will be precipitated..—Reuter. - 203 words
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Article80 1935-09-26 28 —Reuter. Will Be Dressed As Women Hanged. The Governor of Harrar has ordered a r able-bodied Abyssinians to the front and has threate: ed that shirkers will be dressed in women’s clothes and be publicly paraded and hanged. Abyssinians arriving from the Tigre region report the—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article222 1935-09-26 28 —Straits Times Copyright. TWO LONDON VIEWS. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 18. The rubber market Is eagerly anticipating the meeting of the International Rubber Restriction Committee on Tuesday, although the majority expects no further reduction in quota exports. Messrs. Symington and Wilson’s current market report—Straits Times Copyright. - 222 words
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101 1935-09-26 28 Reuter. Simla, Sept. 17. “If we have to go to war, we wish to have India behind us.” declared Field Marshal Sir Chetwode C.-in-C. of India, in a Philip discussion in the Council of State on the dispatch of Indian troopsReuter. - 101 words
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Article174 1935-09-26 28 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. BRITON S MISSION IN FAR EAST. Shanghai, Sept. 23 Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, British economic adviser, arrived in Shanghai on Saturday. He was met by Sir Alexander Cadogan. British Ambassador. After holding discussions with Mr T. V. Soong. of the National Economic Council and—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 174 words
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Article74 1935-09-26 28 —Reuter. “FRIGHTFUL TRIP’ TO IRELAND. London, Sept. 22. A trans-Atlantic solo flight was accomplished today by an American, Felix Vaitkus. He left Floyd Bennett field. Long Island, at 6.45 a.m. local time yesterday morning with the aim of reaching Lithuania non-stop. After a frightful journey—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article46 1935-09-26 28 British Wireless. Vienna, Sept. 19. The Prince of Wales, who is spending a few days of his holiday in Vienna, this afternoon paid a visit to the Austrian Federal President, Herr Wilhelm Miklas accompanied by the British Minister, Sir Walford SelbyBritish Wireless. - 46 words
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279 1935-09-26 28 —Reuter Geneva, Sept. 18. China’s arguments for a seat on the League Council were explained by the Chinese Minister in a broadcast speech today. He declared the Asiatic Continent did not have a single member on the Council. It was true that Turkey—Reuter - 279 words
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Article, Illustration1832 1935-09-26 29 Leighton - FRENCH MARE’S SURPRISE VICTORY AT S.T.C. SKYE MEETING. LOGUE GETS ALL THE THREE PLACES IN THE SECOND RACE. Wahab Again Splendid Attendance —Tips Were Worth Following. (By Leighton.) Autumn race meeting at Bukit limah was brought to a close on Saturday with the second day of the Singapore Turf CStraits Times Photograph - 1,832 words
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Article, Illustration1606 1935-09-26 30 THE first day of the Singapore Turf Club Autumn Skye meeting was a triumph for one of the approved riders, Wahab, who scored a hat-trick by winning the second, third and fifth races, while he was also second in the seventh race and third in—Straits Times Photograph. - 1,606 words
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Article179 1935-09-26 30 Drops Only Two Points At Three Ranges. After a number of weeks idleness a few members of the F.M.S.V.F.B.R.A. took part in the weekly shooting and they were joined by Messrs. Booth and Duncan old members, and a few members of theM.V.I. who used the morning practising179 words
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Article574 1935-09-26 30 Full List Of Winning Owners Horses. r PHANKS to Bestlot’s victory in Gold Cup race on Saturday th* “Mac Kongsi” finish at the head of the list of winning owners for the Singapore Turf Club Autumn (Gold Cup) meeting having won $6,570 i n stakes. Mr.574 words
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643 1935-09-26 31 “Leighton” - By “Leighton” VENT IRA Marquez established himself a firm favourite with followers of boxing at the New World Stadium on Saturday night when he defeated Frankie Weber of Penang decisively on points. There was no643 words
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Article267 1935-09-26 31 Amateur Boxing. W. Mitchell Loses To R. A. Middle-weight. AN attractive programme of bouts between amateurs was held at the New World on Sunday in aid of the Singapore Jubilee Fund but there was only a small crowd present. A special exhibition bout was fought267 words
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Article42 1935-09-26 31 The following are the results of S.C.C. tennis tournament ties played on Monday. B Class Singles (Final) B. E. Ablitt beat H. Markham 6—1, 7—5. B Class Doubles Handicap i Hamlyn and Elgar beat Nolll ano Pifaretti 6—4, 5—7, 6—3.42 words
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568 1935-09-26 31 MANCHESTER WIN AT HIGHBURY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 21. |_|l DDLRSI IFXI) by virtue of their 3—1 victory over Everton on the TofTemen’s ground retain the leadership of the First Division though they are closely pursued by Sunderland, who won 7—2 at home568 words
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Article262 1935-09-26 31 London, Sept. 18. Mid-week results cabled by Reuter were as follows. First Division. Aston Villa 2 Sunderland 2 Blackburn R... 1 Chelsea 0 Sheffield Wed.. 1 Huddersfield T. 2 Derby County 2 Brentford 1 Leeds United 1 Arsenal 1 Liverpool 2 Stoke City 0 Middlesbro’262 words
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Article119 1935-09-26 31 Richmond Lose At Home To Northampton. London, Sept .21. The results of the principal Rugby football matches played today, as cabled by ReAiter, were as follows:— New Yor! and Zealanders.. 14 Cumberland.. 3 (At Bradford) Devon 6 Lancashire (At Exeter) Blackheath 20 United Services (Portsmouth) 0 Bristol 9119 words
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935 1935-09-26 32 I. FJUHTOS - THE CLUB VERANDAH Will The Boxing Board Really Do Something?—Successful Importations By Mr. Vasey S. A. F. A. Cup. Conducted by "I.FJUHTOS." OOME months ago I attacked the Boxing Board on the question of Malayan title fights. Nothing apparently has been done and I don't suppose anything ever will be935 words
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Article110 1935-09-26 32 The tennis mutch between the Singapore Cricket Club and the Straits Chinese Recreation Club on Saturday afternoon on the S.C.C. courts resulted In an overwhelming victory for the Chinese by six matches to nil. 12 sets to 3 and 85 games to 47 The following are the results:110 words
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Article, Illustration383 1935-09-26 32 Local Golf. S.N. Kelly Leads Field In Qualifying Round. I i The following were the scores re- turned in the qualifying round of the Singapore G.C. Club championship S. N. Kelly 152* R. J. Isherwood 153* W. McMullan 157 s W. Eldred 158" J. P.383 words
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Article359 1935-09-26 32 Cheingmai Cup. Weight Tells Against A Strong Wind. A FTER a ragged start at which they lost fully one and a half lengths. Walford’s crew recovered splendidly to win the R S Y C ('lieingm.u Cup for Senior Fours last week by two length, from Stone’s crew359 words
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Article89 1935-09-26 32 —Reuter. Musenm First To Win Triple Crown. London. Sept. 19. Sir Victor Sassoon won tlie Irisn St Lcger with Museum who had previously won the Irish 2.000 guineas Irish Derby and become the first winner of an Irish triple crown. Museum was ridden by Steve Donoghue, starting—Reuter. - 89 words
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The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
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1081 1935-09-26 1 McALISTER CO. LTD’S PROFITS HIGHER. Increased Dividend And Carry Forward. The twelfth ordinary general meeting of McAlister and Co., Ltd., was held at the Company’s registered offices, Gresham House, Battery Road, Singapore, last week Mr. J. W. de Piro (chairman) presided. He said: The directors’ report and audited annual accounts1,081 words
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Article96 1935-09-26 1 Profit Of £268,284 For 1934-35. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Sept. 23. Harrisons and Crosfleld—whose dividend recommendation is 15 making 20 per cent.—record a profit for the year ended June 30. 1935 ol £268,284 The carry forward is £141,007 The directors report that the results of the96 words
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Article97 1935-09-26 1 During the week ending Sept. 14, 1935, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 16,339 cases, of which: 14,750 (90 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 150 (1 per cent.' cases to the Continent of Europe, 233 (2 per cent.) cases to Canada, and 1,20697 words
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Article437 1935-09-26 1 DIVIDEND OF 2% PER CENT. The 26th ordinary general meeting of Tambalak Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held in the Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore, on Saturday. Among those present were the Hon. Mr. James Robertson (chairman) and Messrs. C. V. Miles (director), J. E. Cookson (shareholder) and437 words
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Article587 1935-09-26 2 RUBBER A SAGGING MARKET. GOOD DEMAND FltOM I AMERICA. Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd., in their review dated, Singapore, Sept, j 20, state: During the week, an idle market has merely contemplated the continuous bulletins oi inconciuMve negotiations at Geneva. Prices have remained practically unchanged, but as587 words
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Article73 1935-09-26 2 Interim At Rate Of 14 Per Cent. The Singapore office of the Chartered Bank ol India. Australia and China has received a telegram from their head office in London reading as follows: Directors have declared an interim dividend for the past half year at the rate of 14':73 words
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461 1935-09-26 2 The following information lias burn recoiled from tile Chief of the Central Bureau of Statistics, Batavia. Stocks of rubber in tlie Netherlands Indies converted to long tons of 2.240 lb. Native Rubber held by licensed Estate dealers Rubber in the Grand Outer Total 1935 Islands End461 words
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Article707 1935-09-26 2 Company’s Profitable Forward Contracts. The twenty-fourth annual general meeting of Selangor Coconuts. Ltd. was held at Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday. Mr F. A. Wardell presiding. After notice convening the meeting was read by a representative of the secretaries. Messrs. Boustead and Co. Ltd., the chairman addressed the707 words
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Article55 1935-09-26 2 y v 14, —Straits Times copyright. Dividend On The 7% IVr Cent Preference. (From Our Own Correspondent London, Sept. 18 The London Tin Corporation has decided to postpone consideration of any further dividend on the 71., per cent, preference share until the accounts to Apr. 30. 1936• y v 14, —Straits Times copyright. - 55 words
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Article161 1935-09-26 2 Monthly return of dealers’ and port *tock*. Straits Settlements, at close of business. Ar 31. 1935, as declared in dry tons A. DEALERS’ STOCKS. Territory Singapore Island 7,0 L', Penang Island V Province Wellesley ,’7™ Malacca i Labuan 1,01,11 39.818 B. PORT STOCKS. (not included in Table161 words
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Article162 1935-09-26 2 1244th Auction held on Sept. 18. 1930. lb. tons. Catalogued 760 694 339.60 Offered 681.270 304.14 Sold 620.414 276 97 Spot London 5%d. New York 11U cU. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents per lb. Standard Quality 18’* to 18• (two lots at 18 a162 words
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Article20 1935-09-26 2 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. Ltd., rubber crop for Aug., 1935.—18,122 lb. Total for 19 months 180.111 lb.20 words
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Article639 1935-09-26 3 FRASER CO.’s SHARE REPORT. Market Uncertain On Political Outlook. lar as we can make out in the .uVewliat bewildering atmosphere of > and fancies which form the daily .fin of news, the political situation Europe has undergone very little change during the last few ,say Messrs. Fraser and Co. in639 words
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Article244 1935-09-26 3 Chairman Declines To Make Forecast. The nineteenth annual ordinary general meeting ol shareholders ol Rothiemay (Selangor* Rubber Estates Limited was held at 15, Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur, on Sept. 21. The chairman. Mr. J. Murray, said:— In the absence of Mr. Souter. who is home on244 words
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Article370 1935-09-26 3 Rubber crop oi the Buldt Kutil estate lor the month ol Aug.. was 22.474 lb. Total for 4 months 81.066 lb. 1 recording in this section of the j s market. Industrials. A lair number ol Straits Traders have changed hands mostly in small parcels, round market370 words
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Article247 1935-09-26 3 Final Dividend Of 5 And Bonus Of 2*/ 2 p.c. The report of the Eastern United Assurance Corporation. Limited for the year ended June 30 states: The pre mium income less reinsurances and commissions amounts to $247,694. The net claims paid and outstanding amount to $113,491 or247 words
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Article177 1935-09-26 3 Singapore. Sept. 25. 12 noon. tluyet. Seller Gulnbier 5-50 Java Cub.- 9 50 Hamburg Cube 9.75 White Muntok Pepper 20.00 Black Pepper 10.00 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 4.15 Copra, mixed 3.75 Fair Flake Tapioca 3.80 Small Flake 4.30 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.60 Small Pearl Tapioca 5.50 Lingga Sago177 words
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Article303 1935-09-26 3 Closing Prices In Ixaidon Last Night. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Sept. 24. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall is in relation to the price of Sept. 19. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rise or Fall Conversion Ixwin 5303 words
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Article79 1935-09-26 3 Peruk River Valley.—33.032 lb .Juru Estates. —20,000 lb Semanggol. —23.200 lb. Alor Oajah.—19.000 lb Ayer Panas. —68,000 lb Bukit Kubu.—12.500 lb Glenealy.—35.000 lb. Jalan Kebun. —10.700 lb Kiuang.—32.000 lh Pa jam. —128.000 lb. Port Swcttenham.—9.900 lb Tambalak.—11,500 lb. Teluk Anson. —49.78H lb Ulu Eenut.—31.400 lb Harrisons Crosfielii group79 words
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Article45 1935-09-26 3 The following telegram has been received from the mine of the Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging N.L. First half of Sept. Dredge Takuapa No. 1 331 hrs.. 85.000 cu. yds., 252 pels. Dredge Takuapa No. 2 —321 hrs 100.000 cu. yds., 235 pels45 words
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55 1935-09-26 3 Date Spot Oct. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Mai Apr.-June London Sent H 18 18% 19 19% 20 5 20 18 18% 19 19% 20 5 7 16 23 19% 19 1 i 19% 20 2C 5% •>4 18% 18% 19 19% 20 f> 7 10 25 19% 19% 19%55 words
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Article675 1935-09-26 4 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 16. Allacar (2/) 1 3%; Alor Pongsu <2/) 1 7%; Anglo-Malay C£l> 10/6; Ayer Kunlng (£1) 27/; Bagan Serai (£1* 10 6; Bahru (Sel> (2/> 2/11; Banteng (£1* 17 6; Batang (2/) /7%; Batu Caves (£1* 18 9; Batu Tlga (£1) 23/1%; Bekoh675 words
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Article168 1935-09-26 4 London Exchange Prices On Sept. 16. Ampat (4/) 4/; Anglo-Burma (5') 14/9; Ayer Hitam (5/) 12 9; Bangrin (£1) 18 3; Gopeng Cons. (£1* 1 13/16; Hongkong (5/) 12/1%; Idris (5) 53; Ipoh (16 24 9; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 16/; Kamunting (5 11/7%; Kepong (£1) 8'6; Kinta (5/)168 words
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Article19 1935-09-26 4 8ept. 19 Tin, S’pore Price $110 per picul. 20 109% 23 108% 24 109% 25 108%19 words
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Article1560 1935-09-26 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. MINING. issue Val. Fraser Co Lyall Evan Issue Val. Fraser Co Lyall Lvau Buyers Seller Buyers Seller buyers Seiler Buyers Seller 4/- Ampat Tin 4/4*/ 2 4/10*/ 2 4/61,560 words
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