The Straits Budget, 31 October 1935
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1935-10-31 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) No. 4055. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 31, 1935. Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.29 words
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Article, Illustration742 1935-10-31 1 r jpHE Chinese of Malaya are to entertain His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, at a banquet in Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 15. This is an honour given hitherto only to the war-time G.0.C., Gen. Sir Dudley Ridout, and to Sir George Maxwell. uj742 words
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Article, Illustration274 1935-10-31 1 GOVERNOR’ S SPEECH TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Sir Shenton Thomas’s Lead On Unemployment. IMPORTANT pronouncements on two Malayan political issues —education and the relief of distress—were made by H.E. Sir Shenton Thomas, the Governor, in a speech to the Straits Settlements Legislative Council on Monday. He announced the removal of slump—Straits Times Photograph. - 274 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article932 1935-10-31 2 put life into a statue.—Straits Times Oct. 24. Notwithstanding Sir Samuel Hoare’s claim in the course of his speech to the House of Commons on Tuesday night that “almost unprecedented demonstrations of public support” indicate that the policy of the National Government at Geneva is the policy of theput life into a statue.—Straits Times Oct. 24. - 932 words
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Article789 1935-10-31 2 money for so long.—Straits Times. Oct. 25. Acting with admirable promptitude, the Controller of Tin Restriction has seized upon the opportunity presented by the further increase in the permissible rate of production to warn the mining industry of Malaya that the sale of quotas may bemoney for so long.—Straits Times. Oct. 25. - 789 words
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Article900 1935-10-31 2 —Straits Times, Oct. 26. It behoves the Malayan governments and the public to note the tone of recent references to malaria in this country. Health officers, while not taking an alarmist view, are plainly concerned lest the effects of retrenchment, and of the rigid economy which still—Straits Times, Oct. 26. - 900 words
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Article959 1935-10-31 3 —Straits Times, Oct. 28. A welcome reference to unemployment was made by Sir Shenton Thomas in his address to the Legislative Council this morning—welcome because it was the first that has been made on behalf of Government since the inauguration of the Jubilee Fund. No sensible—Straits Times, Oct. 28. - 959 words
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Article852 1935-10-31 3 Straits Times, Oct. 29. Legislative Council meetings are becoming quite pleasant little functions! Yesterday’s budget session passed oft without a single trace of acrimony. True, there were faint echoes of past controversies and occasional suggestions of thunder in the air. but the tiny clouds thatStraits Times, Oct. 29. - 852 words
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Article870 1935-10-31 4 Straits Times, Oct. 30. Mr. H. G. Milburn, chairman of directors of Tung Oil Securities (N.Z.) Ltd., has replied at length to leading articles in the Straits Times of Aug. 23 and Sept. 3 commenting upon the sale in Malaya of bonds in New Zealand tung oilStraits Times, Oct. 30. - 870 words
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233 1935-10-31 4 Society Meeting At Government House. I WISH to assure you that while 1 my wife and I are here we shall take the keenest interest m all that the Society is doing.” said His Excellency the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, when he spoke at the233 words
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Article75 1935-10-31 4 WINCHESTER.—At Batu Gajah on October 22, to Clare, wife of J. Gordon Winchester of Changkat Salak Estate, Salak North, a son. BAUGHAN.—At Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on Oct. 24, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Baughan of Muar, a daughter. FRASER.—At Cairnholm Nursing Home, on October 23, to Mr.75 words
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Article52 1935-10-31 4 INNES—HERRIES.—Very quietly in Athenaeum, Glasgow on Sept. 27, 1935 by the Rev. P. P. Copland Simmons of Rutherford Church, Murdoch Alexander Innes, eldest son of the late Robert-Leslle Innes and of Mrs. Innes, Inchcape, Rogart, Sutherland to Edith, youngest daughter of the late John Herries and of Mrs. Herries.52 words
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Obituary74 1935-10-31 4 DEATHS BID WELL.— H. M. Bidwell on Oct. 26, at General Hospital. Aged 28. WINTER.—At the General Hospital on Oct. 23. 1935, J. H. Winter, Wessyngton Estate, Rengam, Johore. PARBURY.—On Oct. 4, at her home “Oraiglands,” Baldrine, Isle of Man, Susannah Mary Parbury, the dearly beloved wife of George Parbury.74 words
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Article163 1935-10-31 5 —VER since I came to Singapore my td t ars have been assailed from time J(| unu by a tantalising smell of roastin2 chestnuts, but never have I track(>d them down until a few days ago. when i bought some from a Chinese hawker. His equipment163 words
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Article136 1935-10-31 5 A NOTED Perak champion ol Lumut has stated so often that that beautiful little harbour could shelter a whole navy, and that doddering old Penang should be allowed to fall into final senility lor the sake of Lumut, that it is with a distinct shock that I h;ue136 words
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Article134 1935-10-31 5 PUZZLING reference to Malays and mining land appears in the "tlieial report of the last meeting oi ill*' Pahang State Council. It is stated that His Highness the Sultan mentioned for the consideration oi members “the possibility ot creating Malay reservations of mining land.” Does this mean that134 words
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Article171 1935-10-31 5 CHINESE reader in Ipoh has written to the Straits Times lor advice as to the right mode of wearing rings by both sexes." In particular, he wants to know on which hand is a ring correctly worn by a bachelor a hd a married man respectively. The correct171 words
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Article145 1935-10-31 5 AN extraordinary rubber tree is Ascribed by Mr. Cyril Baxendale. >ne of the pioneer planters of the F.M.S.. in a letter to The Rubber Aqn. He writes: “In 1902 I made what, I believe, was the first commercial shipment of plantation rubber from Malaya. This included 18145 words
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Article142 1935-10-31 5 QN a recent motoring tour up-coun-try 1 was struck by the altered attitude towards wireless entertainment that had come about since I lived in the F.M.S. two years ago. Whereas formerly one met few people who regarded wireless as anything more than a semi-technical hobby, and embarrassed142 words
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Article155 1935-10-31 5 ANOTHER reminder oi the short- ness oi human memories is a Horded by Mr. V. W. W. S. Purcell’s immigration report. Only four years ago the F.M.S. and Johore Governments were repatriating Chinese by the tens of thousands. Ship after ship left Port Swettenham crammed with these iolk,155 words
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Article142 1935-10-31 5 ONE wishes that Chinese. Indian and Malay owners of bullock-carts would learn that their oxen would pull a ftftv per cert larger load with the same amount of effort if the carts were fitted with pneumatic rubber tyres. If this change were made it would benefit the oullocks142 words
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Article190 1935-10-31 5 the Straits Times came out yesterday afternoon my ears were assaiied. not by the smell of roasting chestnuts, but by the guffaws of my colleagues, who proceeded to satisfy themselves that I was physiologically normal. So lar as I know, I am. and the explanation of yesterday’s bloomer190 words
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Article47 1935-10-31 5 CORRESPONDENT suggests that in making my cc mments on the employment of foreign teachers in the aided schools of Malaya I was “misinformed and misled.” If so, the same criticism applies to the Director u f Education, from whose 1934 report my facts were taken.47 words
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Article190 1935-10-31 5 I am obliged to Mrs. Lumsden Milne of Muar. for a friendly reply to my amateurish comments on her boo* English Speech for Asiatic Students, a book which must immediately arouse the interest of anyone who knows how the English language is spreading in this country and how190 words
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Article181 1935-10-31 5 M RS Milne agrees with my opinion that English is heard at its be*\ generally speaking, among the clergy ot the Church ot England, but she adds the very necessary reservation that the parsonic intonation, whether in or out ol tlie pulpit, is quite as distressing as the university181 words
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Article158 1935-10-31 5 jyjHS. Milne says that she does not quite understand my antipathy to the word “cultured.” To tell the truth. I don’t quite understand it myself But how many people do understand their antipathies At the root of the matter. I suppos* is a ieeling that the word is almost158 words
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Article161 1935-10-31 5 QOOI) progress is being nude with the new Malayan policy ol providing special instructors to teach the kampong folk better methods ol growing and preparing their rubber. Twelve Malay and two Indian instructors are now at work, and six Chinese will be added next year. This staff is161 words
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Article115 1935-10-31 5 OERSONS addicted to betel chewing should note the alarming conclu- sions reached by the Dental Institute of Colombo, after a special research campaign spread over ten years and 100 000 patients The incidence of carcinoma 'a form of cancer) has been found to be wellmarked among the betel-chewing population115 words
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Article121 1935-10-31 6 But that is not ail The whole system is gradually poisoned by the habit A period of fifteen to tweiuy years, apparently, is required to produce marked pathological changes in the tissues. Chronic infection is caused by the persistent irritation set up by the constituents of the betel121 words
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Article183 1935-10-31 6 pAHANG Is, I believe, the only State in the Peninsula in which buffalo shows are held, and good work Is being done there In teaching the Malay pea- intry to Increase and improve thc*r livestock. The work is not unattended by difficulties, however, as is shown by a183 words
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Article209 1935-10-31 6 *I'HAT the poor physique of th? Indian estate labourer is partly his own fault is admitted by all who have studied his dietary and the improvements that are possible within tiie limits of his wages, particularly in the use of green vegetables. “The Indian coolysays Dr. J209 words
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Article73 1935-10-31 6 A Colombo contemporary, criticising what it describes as the “turgid stiffness” of official correspondence, quotes the following from the Ceylon Hansard: “Mr. H. R. Freeman: To economise materials and time will Government illow direct narrative style In official correspondence with omission of the formula ‘I have the73 words
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Article201 1935-10-31 6 pOLICE traps for motorists are never popular, but no one can have any sympathy for the Chinese lorry driver who. having been caught by this means, was fined last week for passing through Buklt Panjang village at 3G miles an hour. It happens far too frequently that201 words
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Article188 1935-10-31 6 IN view of the figures given above, if may seem contradictory to advocate a ban on night hooting in Stamford Hoad, but that would be a comparatively sal' 1 area in which to make th 1 experiment. Why not try it for a month, between Amber Mansions188 words
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Article167 1935-10-31 6 A Kuala Lumpur friend whom I took for a drive around our Singapore suburbs last week commented on the surprising number of nurserymen’s gardens that we passed. It is quite true that the number of these gardens has increased remarkably in the last ten years. There always were167 words
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Article172 1935-10-31 6 117HAT looks like a really hopeful solution of the problem of aftertiffin torpor has been invented in America. For the benefit of the Singapore Club, Robinson’s, Little’s, the G H.. Arthur’s Restaurant and the various other resorts which draw a hungry throng to Raffles Square at one p.m.,172 words
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Article149 1935-10-31 6 the Hermes, the Cornwall and the Augusta lying in line, the Singapore man o’ war anchorage justilit- its name yesterday afternoon, air; fortunate indeed were the guests who were taken out in spi k-and-span naval launcht to the reception on board the Am rican flagship. It is five149 words
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Article151 1935-10-31 6 T° be frank, I did not nvy these American sailors, healthy and cheerful though they looked. Their quarters were surprisingly roomy and comfortable; there were bunks in three tiers instead of hammocks; and the galleys (I believe that is the correct naval te m for kitchens) were the151 words
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Article170 1935-10-31 6 JF it is hot in a cruiser anchored in the Singapore roads, what would it be like in the bowels of a capital ship? And yet some people expect the British battlecruiser squadron to be based on Singapore before very long. If that is done, it will170 words
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Article140 1935-10-31 6 'J'HERE is a current notion that the Japanese community in Singapore has increased very largely in recent years. This is incorrect. Surprising though it must seem to anyone who has noted the growth of Japanese wholesale ana retail business, there was practically no increase in this community in140 words
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Article121 1935-10-31 6 li/IR. Victor Lowinger’s advice to rubber companies to re-plant now. so as to be ready with a claim for higher assessment when the next international restriction agreement is signed, is already being acted upon by a number of Malayan companies. Some of the re-planting schemes are remarkably large.121 words
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Advertisement5 1935-10-31 6 PO GARDENS. IPOH FOR PLANTS,SEEDS,BULBS5 words
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Article1023 1935-10-31 7 Mr wS. Ebden, M.C.S., arrived n Jm Europe by the s.s. Corfu. Major Doyle, Official Judge to the Straits Racing Association, has returned from Home leave. A son was born at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore on Friday, to Mrs. j t Chester. Mr and Mrs. F. W.1,023 words
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44 1935-10-31 7 The University of Cambridge has approved the conferment upon Mr. V. W. W S. Purcell M.C.S., of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, for his research work on the problems of Education in modern China.44 words
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Article94 1935-10-31 7 DEPARTURE PARADE FOR GEN. LEWIN. jUlAJOR General E. O. Lewin, C.B., CJLGh B.S.O., who will relinquish command of the troops in Malaya on Nov. 8, will sail from Singapore for the United Kingdom in the Cathay on the same day. The departure ceremony will take94 words
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Article208 1935-10-31 7 Death Of Retired Singaporean. News has been received in Singa pore of the death at Wadhurst. Surrey, last Friday of Mr. Frederick Alexander Morrell, a former partner in Dupire. Morrell. Ltd. Mr Morrell retired from the East in May. 1933. owing to ill-health. He first came208 words
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Article137 1935-10-31 7 Leaders—“Hedging?” 2 The Traffic In Quotas 2 A Malaria Epidemic? 2 The Governor On Unemployment .3 The Lion And The Lamb 3 Tung Oil Again 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— Week137 words
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Article427 1935-10-31 7 Governor Gives Awards. JMPRKSSIVE and dignified ceremonial marked the opening in Singapore) on Monday of the annual budget meeting of the Straits Settlements Legislative Council. H. E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas arrived at 10.:i0, and inspected a guard of honour provided by the Wiltshire Regiment,427 words
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83 1935-10-31 7 Is Malayan Fishing Gear Destructive A graduate of ItufTles College is engaged on a two years task of examining weekly samples of fish caught in loeal kelongs and nets. Ilis object is to discover whether these types of fishing gear are destructive. This fact is contained in the report on83 words
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Article, Illustration2181 1935-10-31 8 Extension For Repayment Of $175,000 Of Malacca Loan IMPORTANT improvements in Colony public buildings, health 1 and several other matters were dis- cussed by Legislative Council members in the budget debate in Singapore on Monday: At the conclusion of speeches by the members, the Hon.2,181 words
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Correspondence.
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Article377 1935-10-31 9 “We Want Action, Not Mere Words.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. -Your leading article in regard to the Jubilee Fund is rather amusing. What we need today, Mr. Editor, is not mere words and promises for the future, but action, and that immediately. There377 words
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Article220 1935-10-31 9 How To Get Golf Clubs Without “Buying” Them. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—1 read in your issue of Oct. 21. under the heading I.S.P. Has No Trade Union Tendency that the fee Paid by the founder members did not buy the diplomas. This is a220 words
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Article371 1935-10-31 9 An Old Custom Which Should Be Revived. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The of the guns this morning brought to mind memories )f the pre-slump Noon Gun, and, now that prosperity has returned, it would be very considerate of Government to revive this advantageous371 words
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Article104 1935-10-31 9 Suggestion For Helping The Unemployed. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir—I should like to make a suggestion through the medium of your columns and trust that it will meet the eye of someone in authority. About once a week. I see from my house an enormous104 words
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Article47 1935-10-31 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Oct. 23. A Javanese, at Tamin. Tjimahi, had a row with his countryman. Adjid. over three cents. The sequel was that Tamin bit off Adjid’s nose. He was arrested, and the victim is now under doctors treatment.47 words
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Article318 1935-10-31 9 New Source Of Revenue To The Municipality. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—With reference to the statement in The Sunday Times of Oct. 13 regarding the Municipal (Amendmenr) Bill for pedal cyclist, which is to oe passed at the Legislative Council at the end of this318 words
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Article317 1935-10-31 9 How Aided School Staffs Are Treated. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. —Your leader in Saturday's Straits Times interested me; it shows that in this “tida apa” land of ours, there are a few men with a keen sense of justice. So much for the planter;317 words
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Article339 1935-10-31 9 An Extraordinary Happening Li Siam. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—The curious phenomenon of many thousands of fireflies flashing syncnronously. seen In Siam and described by Dr. Hugh McCormick Smith in the Straits Times yesterday, brought back to my mind the very great number of butterflies I339 words
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113 1935-10-31 9 President Of Flying Club. Mr. Eric Newbold, general manager of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd and Mr. E. V. C. Thomson, of Messrs. Evatt and Co., arrived at Penang from England last Wednesday by K L M. liner Mr. Newbold is president of the113 words
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121 1935-10-31 9 Only Two Mail Lines Left. Express liners of the North German Lloyd are also to avoid Italian port# on the homeward run from the Far East. The N Y K. have decided that their passenger ships will omit Naples as a port of call,121 words
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Article540 1935-10-31 10 Precautions Taken In Singapore. CTEPS are Ik in.u taken to prevent the carrying of infection to Malaya hv air liners, it is stated in the 1934 annual report of the S.S. Medical Department written by Dr. W. M. Chambers. The report which was presented to540 words
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Article319 1935-10-31 10 Sale Of Rights May Be Banned. TRAFFIC in tin quotas in the 1 F.M.S. may ho forbidden in the near future. This vitally important change policy is implied in an announcem made last Thursday by the Control] cl Tin Restriction. Mr. A G M dcnald. Those319 words
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57 1935-10-31 10 Return Of G.O.C. To Singapore Major-General Lewin. G.O.C. Malay ireturned to Singapore on Saturday from Fraser's Hill, where he has been recovering from illness. Major-General Lewin went Fraser’s Hill several weeks ago. aft-:"' having left the General Hospital hi Singapore. His health has been greatly57 words
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Article60 1935-10-31 10 Capt. H. C. Phillips Arrives. Capt. H. C. Phillips arrived in Singapore from Britain in the liner Corfu on Friday to relieve Capt. R B Bell Davies of the command of H.M.S Cornwall Capt. Phillips assumed his post or. the cruiser the next day, Capt. BeM60 words
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Advertisement130 1935-10-31 10 —J"V- V r. v i 3P ILr, c ;*> v V A •j rv, >v —i /I > t V m ..U l A n»' w >-*\' f CP^ O A MELLOW FRIENDLY SPIRIT I 5* FOUR MEN DRINK M C CALLUMS Perfecf/ori Wh sky TODAY... FOR EVERY ONE MAN130 words
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2384 1935-10-31 11 GOVERNOR’S FIRST YEAR IN COLONY. •QUIET PROGRESS” REPORTED. ,r E. the Governor, in his to the Legislative oiincil, on Monday said H is now just a year since I a.-mned the government of the colony and 1 desire to express n«\ sincere thanks2,384 words
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1132 1935-10-31 12 Expected Deficit Avoided. DECREASE IN MALA YAN TRADE. A SMALL .-■uruius for 1935 is expected by Government in the Straits Settlements, after budgeting for a deficit of $2,722,116 in the approved estimates, and anticipating a deficit nf about one-and-a-quarter million dollars in the revised1,132 words
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Article90 1935-10-31 12 The total F.M.S. trade in merchandise, bullion, specie and parcel post for the first six months of this year amounted to $123,770,000, as compared with 8155.805,000 for .he previous half-year, a decrease of 832,095,000 or 21 per cent. Of this. S57,305,000 or 46 per cent,90 words
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100 1935-10-31 12 The decision to recommission the Government yacht Sea Belle 11, which was used for the recent visit to Borneo by H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, cost $4,510, according to supplementary estimates before the Legislative Council. This sum was made up by $1,540100 words
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Article129 1935-10-31 12 Visit To Bangkok Postponed. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Oct. 27. Following rumours, it is now officially confirmed that the boy-King Ananda Mahidol will not be visiting Siam in December. The State Council and Council of Regency announce the visit has been postponed to next129 words
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Article, Illustration274 1935-10-31 12 To Train Airmen Volunteers. COR the Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Foice which is to be formed under the direct control of Air-Commodore Sidney Smith, Air Officer Commanding the R A F. Far East, it is proposed to start with a headquarters and one flight in Singapore, and274 words
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723 1935-10-31 13 Goods Taken Into Dindings Before Retrocession. BORDER TO PERAK CLOSELY GUARDED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 22. j IT is understood that a large propor- i tion ot the $3 million worth oi goods imported into the Dindings in anticipation ot retrocession723 words
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99 1935-10-31 13 11 THEN the Soviet cargo vessel Klara Zetkin, bound from Saigon for France, called at Singapore last week, nearly all the crew of 34 bought a bicycle ashore. At five o'clock in the evening a string of sampans in tow of a motor boat left99 words
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Article226 1935-10-31 13 “SHOTS” OF PARADE AND ORGANISERS. Before a large audience, the film taken of the Movie Ball in aid of j the Jubilee Fund was shown last: Saturday in the ballroom of Raffles Hotel. The interesting film showed., after an introduction, the various helpers for the Movie226 words
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Article144 1935-10-31 13 Dr. N. L. Clarke Sails. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct 9 Among Malayans who have arrived in London from Singapore on holiday this week are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smltn and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Da Silva. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are staying in Town, and144 words
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167 1935-10-31 13 Visit By Delegate To Singapore Exhibition. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 24. A Chinese Trade Fair, similar to that held recently In Singapore At the Great World, where the principal manufacturing products of China were on view, will in all probability be167 words
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Article150 1935-10-31 13 No Singapore Jurisdiction Over Johore Vehicles. An interesting decision as regards motor vehicles plying for hire was made by Mr. Justice A K. a Beckett Terrell in the Supreme Court last week. Some weeks ago the driver of a lorry registered in Johore was charged before Mr.150 words
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45 1935-10-31 13 A fight over pineapples among coalcoolies and members of the crew on board the Semang shortly after its arrival in Singapore on Thursday, resulted in one man being taken to the General Hospital. He was struck with a coal shovel45 words
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Article192 1935-10-31 13 Expenditure For 1936. $1,672,447 FOR HEALTH SERVICES. A bill providing that a sum not exceeding $12,246,716 shall be allocated in 1936 for the public service, is about to be introduced into the Perak State Council. This sum is to be spent as follows Political Pension and192 words
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Article192 1935-10-31 13 Distinguished R.A.F. Pilot Leaves Singapore. Singapore lost one of Its most distinguished R A F. fliers on Friday when Squadron-Leader T. A. Lang-ford-Sainsbury, D.F.C., A.F.C., who has had 3,000 hours in the air and has a gallant war record, sailed for England in the Chltral192 words
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291 1935-10-31 14 Municipal Grant Referred Again To Committee. A RECOMMENDATION provisionally agreeing to the grant of an annual contribution towards the cost of maintaining the proposed home for orphaned and destitute boys equal to, but not exceeding a contribution by Government, up to a maximum of291 words
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Article384 1935-10-31 14 Several Hundred Indiansj Attend. I Several hundred Indians filled the Victoria Theatre. Singapore on Fri-! day night, for a variety enter- j tainment staged by the Ladies’ Union, a group of Indian women in Singapore. The show was in aid of the Jubilee Fund and384 words
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Article90 1935-10-31 14 The Straits Times' London correspondent states that the new Malay States postage stamps, already described in the Straits Times, trill be issued in the New Year. The designs of the stamps were produced in Malaya, and it is likely that the new issue will90 words
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Article103 1935-10-31 14 THE CRUISE OF THE KARLSRUHE. I From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia. Oct. 24. The German cruiser Karlsruhe, which is the third of the German cruisers built after the war. is now on i her way to the Far East. Going through the Mediterranean she will103 words
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Article112 1935-10-31 14 Kuala Lumpur Journalist Returns Home. Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Newsome left Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday night in the Penang mail, bound for Horn 0 A number of friends were at the station to see them off. including Brownies, in whose ranks Mrs. Newsome w as112 words
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69 1935-10-31 14 From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 24 At the end of the prosecution in the case at the Assizes in which a Banjarese. Aziz bin Sidik, was charged with the murder of Hassan at Bagan Serai, the accused elected to say nothing, but the69 words
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335 1935-10-31 14 Miss E. Barton, a daughter of Sir Sidney Barton. K.C V. 0.. K B E., C.M.G., the British Minister to Abyssinia, arrived at Singapore on Friday in the P. and O. liner Corfu. Miss Barton, who is the first335 words
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Article144 1935-10-31 14 NO SERIOUS EFFECT ON COLONY. (From Our Own Correspondent> Batavia. Oct. 24 The law passed in the Netherlands on Oct. 9 authorising the prohibition of exports at the option of the Crown for the purpose of promoting international co-operation in the interest of peace, and for144 words
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Article61 1935-10-31 14 The F.M.S. financial statement in the Government Gazette shows that the August revenue was 54.577.450 and the expenditure $3,614,285. The totals for the eight months this year are:—revenue $41,537,473: expenditure. $32,912,317, gi Ing a surplus of $8,625,156. which would have been over four millions61 words
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Article218 1935-10-31 14 Bankrupt’s Examination Dispensed With. THE public examination of John Biden was dispensed with on a motion made on his behalf by Mr. G M. Coltart on Friday in the Bankruptcy Court, before Mr. Justice a’Beckett Terrell. Mr. Coltart said that the application was supported by a218 words
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Article39 1935-10-31 14 Information having been received that rinderpest exists among cattle in Burma, the importation into the State of any cattle, sheep, goats and pigs from Burma has been prohibited says a Johore Government Gazette extraordinary.39 words
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Article, Illustration970 1935-10-31 15 new areas for peasants. Big Schemes In Selangor 1 And Lower Perak. SATISFACTORY progress is being made with the policy of k increasing the home-grown rice supply of Malaya. Prosperous-looking kampongs, surrounded by* padi fields, are appearing in areas which were under virgin jungle three970 words
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448 1935-10-31 15 Combined Flats Ami Hotel At Tanglin. SCHEME to build an ultramodern block of fiats, combined with a residential hotel, in the Tanglin district of Singapore is being considered by local financial interests. The proposed site is an admirable one. fronting on Nassim Road, near448 words
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52 1935-10-31 15 On Friday Nov. 15, the Chinese of Malaya are <o entertain His Excellency the High C mmissioner. Sir Shenton Thomas, at a banquet in Kuala Lumpur. This is an honour given hitherto only to ths war-time G.0.C., General Sir Dudley Ridout. and to Sir52 words
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175 1935-10-31 15 Wife Alleges Adultery In Ijondon. 'From Our Own Correspondent.! London. Oct. 10 In the Divorce Court today Mrs Dorothy Constance Parrott, of Marshall dOW, Leigh on Sea. sought divorce on the ground of the adultery of her husband. Douglas Allen Parrott, with a woman175 words
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89 1935-10-31 15 Official Appreciation. From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Oct. 22. “Letters of appreciation were received from tiie Divisional Superintendent (Midland* F.M.S. Railways for the prompt assistance rendered by the Association in the railway strike in April. 1934. Seventeen Eurasian volunteers promptly came forward and89 words
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Article88 1935-10-31 15 To Be Held At Ipoh. In the course of his address to members of the Ipoh Rotary Club. Prince Purachatra. Rotary District Governor in Malaya, announced that the next Rotary District Conference would be held at Ipoh in April. 1936. and that it would last for88 words
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Article2296 1935-10-31 16 Quit Rents On Unplanted Land A Genuine Grievance Derris, A Crop Worth Considering. (By Our Planting Correspondent.) announced <n the press, the Government has appointed a committee, with the Hon. Mr. C D. Ahearne as cnairman; to make recommendation as to the method, extent and2,296 words
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Article, Illustration88 1935-10-31 17 Group taken after the wedding of Mr. Wee Tin Nam, of Singapore, and Miss Tan Hee Jua, of Seremban. In the group are also the bridesmaids, the Misses Eleanor Eu, daughter of Dr. Eu Kbay Hoe, and Nancy Kew, the bestmen, Messrs. Lee Thian Soon and Wee88 words
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Article, Illustration136 1935-10-31 18 AMERICAN FLAGSH P’ S VISIT. America’s flagship in Asiatic waters, the Augusta (Adm. O. G. Murfin) paid a visit to Singapore. Courtesy calls were made on II.E. the Governor and the senior service officers here, and visits were paid to Adm. Murfin aboard the Augusta. Expressing oil in a mill136 words
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54 1935-10-31 19 Singapore won on an inter-state badminton contest against Selangor in Singapore on Saturday and Sunday by eight matches to seven. Left: The Selangor women’s team, Miss Chan Kon Neong, Miss Betty Ho and Miss Ida Lim. Right: The Singapore women's team, Mrs. Pennefather, Miss Alleen Wong, Miss Chan Keng Boon54 words
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Article, Illustration17 1935-10-31 20 The S.C.C. hockey team which drew with the Chinese in a recent friendly game.17 words
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Article, Illustration20 1935-10-31 20 C W. Lyle, who has shown promising form at stand-off half this season. He is a newcomer to Malayan rugby.20 words
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Article, Illustration1841 1935-10-31 21 Transmission Via Amsterda m —Dumping, Japan’s Second Thoughts Seeking Permanent Agents—Advertisement Controversy. BY OUR COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENT. r\Y adding one more protest to *he many able editorial leaders in the press throughout the country against the ban imposed by the British postal authorities, on1,841 words
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1299 1935-10-31 22 Federal Topics: Sir Andrew Caldecott’s Promotion Economy” In Sanitary Board Accountancy Eighteen Holidays In 1936 “Planter’s” Tribute To Col. Eaton Selangor Club Ball —Poppy Day Carnival —Railway Station’s “Wash And Brush-Up.” (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 24. Andrew Caldecott celebrates his fifty-first birthday on Saturday. The announcement of1,299 words
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118 1935-10-31 22 New Acting Principal Of Raffles Institution Capt. J. M. Meade. 8.A., (T.C.D.), Superintendent of Education, Johore, is now acting as principal of Raffles Institution, Singapore. in the absence of Mr. D. W. McLeod, who is on leave. Capt. Meade, who took up his duties last Wednesday, has been holding important118 words
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Article122 1935-10-31 22 Epidemic Danger Gone. Smallpox prevention work in pore, which was greatly increased because of the scare in May, June Jul> and August, will return to normal at the end of next month. Special vaccination centres will b< closed and the staffs released. The appeal to the122 words
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889 1935-10-31 23 142,089 Increase In 1934 After Decrease In 1933. |N 1934, the number of Chinese who entered Malaya through the principal ports exceeded the departures by 142,089 in 19:1:5 there had been 88,449 fewer immigrants than emigrants. The excess of arrivals of Chinese deck passengers from889 words
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Article123 1935-10-31 23 TENGAH AERODROME READY NEXT MONTH. •pHK opening of the Tengah aerodrome early next month for use by R.A.F. planes will mark the completion of one of the biggest Services engineering projects ‘Mi Singapore Island. More than 2.000.000 cubic yards u excavation were necessary in the123 words
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Article124 1935-10-31 23 Police Watch Singapore Roads. Police traps are now being laid lor speeding motorists on the Bukit Tima?) and Woodlands Roads. Although thcr<* is no speed limit, motorists who drive at dangerous speeds particularly when passing through built-up areas, are liable to be “clocked.” A number of124 words
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59 1935-10-31 23 The gunners' ball held at the S.S.V.F headquarters on Friday night took the form of a reunion of past, and present members of the Royal Regiment of Artillery and the Singapore Royal Artillery (Volunteer). Major-General E. O Lew in. Officer Commanding Troops. Malaya, extended his partronage59 words
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154 1935-10-31 23 Thief Has Key To Three Locks. •TMIE loss Of 82,135 in cash was reported to the police last week by the manager of Messrs. Wassiamull Assomull and Co., jewellers, silk and curio merchants of High Street, Singapore. The previous night, about $2,300 was placed in154 words
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Article157 1935-10-31 23 RUBBER, TIN. HEMI* AND RATTAN EXPORTS. HOLLAND’S NEW LAW. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Oct. 21. LAW has been passed in Holland authorising export prohibition. at the option of the Crown for the promotion of international co-operation in the interest of peace, or lor the157 words
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Article481 1935-10-31 23 Passengers By The s.s. Chitral. The following passengers left by the i Chitral which sailed on Friday for Penang Colombo. Bombay and Europe. F.-Lt.. Hargroves. Lt. K. H. Bloomer. I Lt. Webster. F.-O J. D Hayes. Mrs R E Prentls, Mr. Gregory. Mr. Green. Mr French, Mr. Woodward.481 words
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Article146 1935-10-31 24 “SLIGHT REFERENCES” ADMITTED. London, Oct. 22. 'J'ENTATIVE suggestions to terminate the Italo-Abyssinian hostilities were exchanged last week between Rome and Paris, according to an official admission in London. It is also revealed that slight reference to such a possibility was made in the Signor Mussolini and Sir146 words
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Article164 1935-10-31 24 vv Gen. Yen to reject the offer —Sin Chew Jit Poh. “A Co-ordinated Policy Reached.” Shanghai, Oct. 21. It is understood that a tentative Sino-Japanese agreement has been reached for the liquidation of all outstanding issues, and that it will be signed shortly. “Japanese military, naval– , —. " — vv Gen. Yen to reject the offer —Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 164 words
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Article81 1935-10-31 24 .—Reuter Wireless. No Barrier Imposed By Sanctions. New York, Oct. 18. It is stated in oil circles that shipments of American oil to Italy will continue as long as oil remains off the contraband list recently announced by President Roosevelt. Such exports will continue in a.—Reuter Wireless. - 81 words
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Article58 1935-10-31 24 .—Reuter. London, Oct. 25. Several reports had been received from Sir Alexander Cadogan, British Ambassador in China, bearing on the status of the International Settlement in Shanghai, declared Sir Samuel Hoare in the House of Commons yesterday, but to call for special report on the subject.—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article, Illustration479 1935-10-31 24 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. SENSATIONAL REPORT FROM ADDIS ABABA. KING OF ITALY AS MEDIATOR. Addis Ababa. Oct. 18 News of a highly sensational charac ter. for which, however, as yet. confirmation from independent sources is unobtainable. states that the Italian army is suffering grave lossess through, anAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 479 words
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Article71 1935-10-31 24 i.—Reuter. EMPEROR TO GO TO FRONT SOON. Addis Ababa, Oct. 21. Fifteen hundred men, constituting the advance guard of the Imperial Guard, marched off from here today on a 150-mile trek to Dessie in the north east. The departure of the Imperial Guard is regarded as ai.—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article26 1935-10-31 24 .—Reuter. Washington, Oct. 21. The death has occurred of Maj.-Gen. Adolphus Greely, famous soldier, explorer and writer. He was 91 years of age.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 26 words
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57 1935-10-31 24 —Reuter. To Organise “Red Crescent” Aid For Abyssinia. Djibouti, Oct. 1. Prince Ismail Daud. King Fuad’s brother-in-law, entrained for Addis Ababa with a party of 15. including seven doctors. Prince Ismail will organise Red Crecent assistance for Abyssinia and plans to furnish 600—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article39 1935-10-31 24 —Reuter Wireless. Atlantic City, Oct. 18. The convention of the American Federation of Labour has declared Italy an “outlaw nation." The convention urges the countries of the world to deny Italy financial or commercial assistance.—Reuter Wireless.—Reuter Wireless. - 39 words
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Article160 1935-10-31 24 —British Wireless. MR. HENDERSON NOT TOLD OF ABYSSINIA It is revealed that Mr. Arthur Henderson, the president of the Disar mament Conference, died unaware of the fact that Italy and Abyssinia were at war and to the end his mind was fixed on hopes—British Wireless. - 160 words
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Article233 1935-10-31 24 —British Wireless. Crews Rescued From Sinking Ships. London. Oct. 21. The great gale which swept th<British isles during the week-end caused widespread damage on land and sea. When the storm was at its height, gusts exceeding 90 miles hour were registered. The most serious disasters.—British Wireless. - 233 words
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Article90 1935-10-31 24 Paris, Oct. 22. Speaking in fluent French with very little trace of accent, the Emperor oi Abyssinia addressed a short appeal to the French nation on Monday evening in a direct radio transmission irom Addis Ababa which was relayed by a number of French stations. The90 words
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62 1935-10-31 24 —British Wireless. London, Oct. 22. Prince Paul of Yugoslavia and his wife, Princess Olga, sister of the Duchess of Kent, arrived in London last night and were welcomed at Victoria Station by the Duke of Kent. The purpose of the visit which will last—British Wireless. - 62 words
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298 1935-10-31 25 Better Feeling After Speech By Sir Samuel Hoare. ITALY HAS ORDERED THE WITHDRAWAL OF ONE DIVISION OF TROOPS FROM LIBYA, FOLLOWING AN IMPROVEMENT IN ANGLO-ITALIAN RELATIONS AFTER SIR SAMUEL HOARE’S SPEECH IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS DEBATE. This decision, which is intended to improve the situation298 words
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379 1935-10-31 25 London. Oct. 24. The third day of the debate in the House of Commons on the international situation opened with a speech by Mr. Winston Churchill, who began b.v referring to the progress of German ■'earmament. Whatever they thought of the reasons or379 words
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Article52 1935-10-31 25 —Reuter. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, announced that the General Election will he held on Nov. 14. The new Parliament will meet on Nov. 2(» to elect a Speaker. The State opening and the speech from the throne by the King will be on—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article160 1935-10-31 25 .—Reuter. Autonomy Move Spreading. Tokio, Oct. 25. Japanese press reports indicate that an autonomous movement north of the Yellow River, particularly in Hopei Province, is making rapid progress. It is alleged that mass peasant up risings against the Kuomintang and Gen. Chlang Kai-shek are taking place.—Reuter. - 160 words
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Article46 1935-10-31 25 .—Reuter. Geneva, Oct. 23. The Little Entente today informed the league that they are applying the arms embargo and the suspension of financial relations sanctions against Italy. Twenty-live states are now applying the arms embargo and five have sus pended financial relations.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article220 1935-10-31 25 with the exporters.—Reuter and British Wireless. SIR JOHN SIMON’S DENIALS. Winding up the debate Sir John Simon made only one reference to international affairs, namely an allusion to the “amazing statements” issued in certain quarters this morning, that some intrigue is afoot in London. Rome and Paris towith the exporters.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 220 words
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Article, Illustration175 1935-10-31 25 UNITED STATES NAVAL TALKS. &V/lVliVV m il/iwil, Vt(V W vv States, Japan, France and Italy —British Wireless and Reuter. OPPOSED TO ECONOMIC DISCUSSIONS. THE 5-5-3 RATIO IS “RIGHT.” Admiral William H. Standley, Thief of Naval Operations, will represent the United States at the projected Naval Conference in London. Mr. Cordell&V/lVliVV m il/iwil, Vt(V W * »• vv « States, Japan, France and Italy —British Wireless and Reuter. - 175 words
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Article105 1935-10-31 25 GREAT LAWYER AND POLITICIAN. London. Oct. 23. The death occurred yesterday at Ills home in Kent of Lord Carson, at the age of 81 years, made a remarkable recovery from nonchial pneumonia in July. As Sir Edward Carson, he achieved fame as a great criminal lawyer as105 words
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65 1935-10-31 25 .—Reuter. Moscow Sends Doctors To Assist. Nanking, Oct. 23. Thousands of people are reported to have perished as a result of bubonic plague in the Hotien area, southern Sinkiang. The Government has ordered the dispatch of a medical unit to Sinkiang, Medical assistance has been.—Reuter. - 65 words
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404 1935-10-31 26 If Not Frustrated By The Non-League Members. AN APPEAL TO ITALY. London, Oct. JUO MILITARY SANCTIONS That, in effect, is the policy expressed in Sir Snnuel II oa re’s speech in the House ol Commons last night when he opened the Foreign Affairs debate. the404 words
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Article, Illustration120 1935-10-31 26 —Reuter. MISS RUTH NICHOLS’ SERIOUS INJURIES. Troy (New York*, Oct. 21. The famous woman flier. Miss Ruth Nichols, was seriously injured when the 20-seater plane, in which she was giving an exhibition flight, apparently developed mechanical trouble and crashed in a vegetable garden. The machine burst—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article85 1935-10-31 26 Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Marriage To Daughter Of Damascus Sheik. Damascus, Oct. 22. Ibn Saud. king of the Hejaz, has married, as his fourth wife, a daughter of Sheik Nawaf el Shallak who resides at Damascus. The King himself did not attend the wedding ceremony at which he was represented byAneta-Trans-Ocean. - 85 words
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Article171 1935-10-31 26 —Aneta Trans-Ocean. Addis Ababa May Be Bombed I Addis Almha, Oct. 20. Italy will give no promise not to bombard unfortified towns, according to an official Abyssinian announcement, but has indicated her willingness to guarantee some measure of protection to Europeans living here. A—Aneta Trans-Ocean. - 171 words
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Article31 1935-10-31 26 Reuter. General De Bono has nominated Ras Gugsa, who recently went over to the Italians Ras (chief) of Tigre Province in the name of the King of Italy.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article101 1935-10-31 26 —Reuter. President Roosevelt On Nation’s Policy. Washington. Oct. 26. In connection with the annual observance of Navy Day, President Roosevelt, in a letter to Mr. Swanson, the Navy Secretary, says “In the unsettled conditions existing throughout the world it is imperative that we heed the needs of our”—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article226 1935-10-31 26 —British Wireless. CENTRAL SELLING ORGANISATION. London. Oct. 25. a result of Government intervention with the owners, the Secretary of Mines Captain Crookshank, announced last night to the executive committee of the Mine workers' Federation that he expects t. receive next Thursday y definite undertaking that—British Wireless. - 226 words
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83 1935-10-31 26 —Reuter. San Francisco. Oct. 24. San Francisco longshoremen today refused to load the Italian motorship. C’ellina, on the ground that the cargo of foodstufTs, including copra, was intended for the Italian army. The ship's officers denied this assertion, and the longshoremen then declared they—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article77 1935-10-31 26 time after Jan. 1. 1936.— Aneta-Trans Ocean. Rome, Oct. 23 It is absolutely essential the! Italy should export silk goods in order to obtain funds, and the Government has ordered the exportation of raw silk and silk goods, in spite of the rise in pricetime after Jan. 1. 1936.—Aneta-Trans Ocean. - 77 words
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Article47 1935-10-31 26 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Oct. 23. Germany experienced last night first touch of wintry weather, sno* having fallen over wide areas in mountainous regions in Bavaria ana Silesia. In the Wendelstein the snow is 15 inches deep with th* temperature hovering just above free/ ing point.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 47 words
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385 1935-10-31 27 —Reuter. 1270 CANDIDATES IN FIELD. Labour To Contest Over 500 Seats. pH K General Election campaign in Great Britain began in v earnest on Friday night when, after the King’s Speech dissolving'Parliament, Mr. Stanley Baldwin went to the microphone at Broadcasting House and gave his—Reuter. - 385 words
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Article64 1935-10-31 27 Third Within The Past Week. London. Oct. 26 Hu* death is annoui ced today 'says .•i»‘Uten of Mr. Stuart Bevan. K.C. •-P tor Holborn. and Recorder ol Bristol since 1932 He is the third M.P. to die in th? l -st lew days of the Parliament which64 words
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Article30 1935-10-31 27 —Reuter Bad weather in the Adriatic has 'fought an abrupt end to Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith’s flight from Croydon o Australia via Cairo. Baghdad and Singapore —Reuter.—Reuter - 30 words
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Article122 1935-10-31 27 —British Wireless. London. Oct. 2(». After their wedding on Nov. <> in the private chapel at Huckingham Palace, the Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Seott will drive to St. Pancras station in an open carriage, escorted by a company of Royal llorse Guards. The public will—British Wireless. - 122 words
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Article119 1935-10-31 27 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. London Displeased At Latent Moves. London. Oct. 23. The ever-growing influence of Italy in Austrian affairs is reported by several British correspondents in Austria who ascribe von Starhcmberg’s victory to Italian backing. These reports arc confirmed by the fact that Italy has acquired 10.000.000 new’—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 119 words
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Article500 1935-10-31 27 (British Wireless and Heuter messages.) MY LORDS AND MEMBERS OF THE IIOFSE OF COMMONS. TO both the Queen and to myself, this my Silver Jubilee year will ever remain one of our happiest memories The wonderful tributes of affection which we have received from every part of(British Wireless and Heuter messages.) - 500 words
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Article169 1935-10-31 27 R.‘liter. DELEGATES. Admiral Nagano As Leader. Tokio, Oct. jIT is understood that after consultation between the I ign Office and Navy Office, it was decided that Admiral Osami Nagan Sinrcme War llfi/j’-veror, a :d A1 r. Naotake ato, Japane* Ami ai sador in i Paris, to be, respectively,R.‘liter. - 169 words
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Article77 1935-10-31 27 WILLINGNESS TO WORK SANCTIONS. (Ionova, Oct. 25. South Africa has informed the League that it is applying the arms embargo and financial sanctions against Italy within a week. South Africa is also ready to apply economic sanctions on any date which the Co-ordination Commit toe may77 words
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Article110 1935-10-31 27 given their full weight British Wireless EFFECT OF SANCTIONS. London. Oct. 24 Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, questioned in the House of Commons today regarding compensation for industries allcctod by the imposition of economic sanctions against Italy, replied it was impossible to foretell tin* precise died that thegiven their full weight British Wireless - 110 words
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50 1935-10-31 27 British Wireless The King has approved tlv appointments ol Mr Harold Br >v/:i. one of the present Governors o! he British Broadcasting Corporation, to be vicechairman. and ot Caroline. Viscountess Bridgeman. to be a Governor for the remaining term ol the present charter British WirelessBritish Wireless - 50 words
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Article411 1935-10-31 28 —Reuter. Advance Towards Harrar. TROOPS MOVE UP TO MAKALLE. ITALIAN troops are now attacking on two fronts in Abyssinia, according to Reuter IN TIIE SOUTH, they are advancing In a direction north-west of Walwal, towards the town of Sasaganch. 140 miles from Harrar, an important point—Reuter. - 411 words
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62 1935-10-31 28 —Sin Chew Jit Poll. Shanghai, Oct. 28. 'THE U.S. Consul at Tsingtao and the U.S. Naval Commander have given a verbal apology to the Japanese consul in connection with an incident in which a number of American sailors had “insulted the Japanese flag The offenders—Sin Chew Jit Poll. - 62 words
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Article124 1935-10-31 28 a regular service to Formosa. —Sir Chew Jit Poh. Eastern Terminus To Be At Manila. Hong Kong. Oct. 25. The eastern terminus of the projected American trans-Paeiflc air service is to be temporarily at Manila, instead of Canton as first planned, according to an American report. Thea regular service to Formosa.—Sir Chew Jit Poh. - 124 words
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52 1935-10-31 28 Great Britain to third.-—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Oct. 25. CHINESE Customs statistics reveal that Japan has captured first place in the Chinese import trade for the first half of this year. The United States is thus relegated to second place, and Great Britain toGreat Britain to third.-—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 52 words
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Article45 1935-10-31 28 —Reuter. May Become First Lord Of The Admiralty. London, Oct. 26. The probability is envisaged in London of Mr. Winston Churchill becoming First Lord of the Admiralty if the National Party and Government is returned at the ensuing election. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article155 1935-10-31 28 befit armies in the world.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Collaboration With Soviet Army. Prague, Oct. 17. “Czechoslovakia is compelled by the development of the international situation to make still greater exertions for the defence of the state” emphatically declared the Minister for Defence before the Parliamentary defence committee. A series ofbefit armies in the world.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 155 words
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Article62 1935-10-31 28 CHINA’ S INDUSTRIAL IMPORTANCE. —Reuter. Geneva, Oct. 24. China has asked the International Labour Organisation to study the question whether China is not one of the eight states-members of greatest industrial importance and therefore entitled to a permanent seat on the governing body. China did not oppose the choice of.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article145 1935-10-31 28 .—Reuter. Prince Starhemberg As Austria’s Regent. i Vienna. Oct. 28. The prospect of the restoration of the Habsburgs appears to be diminished by the report that the Fascist leader, the pro-Italian Vice-Chancellor Prince 1 Starhemberg. has informed has friends that he intends to become Regent of.—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article107 1935-10-31 28 Orders Sent To Southern Commander. Addis Ababa, Oct. 26. “Gorahai must be held,” is the order sent to Ras Desta, commanding the southern army, and it is not unlikely that the first pitched battle will be fought on a line from Gorahai to Jijiga, where 300,000107 words
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37 1935-10-31 28 grandson for the first time.—Reuter Wireless. London, Oct. 23. The King and Queen visited the Duke and Duchess of Kent this afternoon, and saw their infant grandson for the first time.—Reutergrandson for the first time.—Reuter Wireless. - 37 words
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Article44 1935-10-31 28 A meeting of Labour peers in London has unanimously decided to elect Lord Snell as leader of 'he opposition in the House of Lords in succession to Lord Ponsonby. the Labour leader who resigned on the question of sanctions.44 words
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Article46 1935-10-31 28 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Oct. 24. The United Press wired irom Canberra that the Federal Government has officially warned unemployed Australians not to go to the Netherlands Indies in search of work, as the chances of employment there are very small.46 words
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Article69 1935-10-31 28 The last link in the round-the-world air chain will be operated by the Royal Netherlands Indies Air Company between Java and Manila when territorial formalities have been concluded. The announcement that the new service would be opened soon was mate oy a director of the69 words
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Article42 1935-10-31 28 what course to take.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Cairo, Oct. 23. According to “Liberte,” published in Cairo. 7,000 Egyptian-born Italians living in the country have applied for naturalisation papers. The Egyptian authorities have not yet decided upon what course to take.—Aneta-Trans-what course to take.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 42 words
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Article36 1935-10-31 28 .—Reuter. Bangkok. Oct. 27. Being a member of the League, Siam today gazetted a law imposing sanctions. but Italy guarantees to continue the contract to supply the four torpedo boats now being built.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article36 1935-10-31 28 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Oct. 24 By Government Ordinance the maximum quantity of bark, expressed in quinine equivalents, allowed to be exported from the Netherlands Indies during 1935, is fixed at 620.009 kilograms.36 words
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Article133 1935-10-31 28 ADVICE TO HOUSEWIVES. Rome, Oct. 27. The Italian press will probably be the first to feel the pinch of economic sanctions, the Ministry of Press and propaganda having advised general managers that all Italian newspapers after Nov. 5 must not exceed six pages. An impassioned133 words
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Article, Illustration1163 1935-10-31 29 Pointless First Half—Negri Outsides Poor —A Last Minute Try. gOTH Rugby matches played last week-end were drawn, Negri-Malacca and Singapore sharing ten points at Seremban and Penang and Perak six points at Penang. 9” f rm they ow d against the United Services—Straits Times Photograph.; —Straits Times Photograph; Straits Times Photograph. - 1,163 words
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Article288 1935-10-31 29 Penang Had Slightly More Of The Play. From Our Own Correspondent* Penang. Oct. 27. The Penang-Perak State rugger match today was chiefly confined to the forwards the ground being sodden with pools of water lying here and there. The result, a draw of a288 words
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Article185 1935-10-31 29 The representative match between Keppel Golf Club and Garrison Gol! Club played over Keppel links on Sun day resulted In a win lor the visiting team by 5 points to 4. The results. Garrison players mentioned first, were as follows: Lieut. Bond «3» 0.185 words
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Article315 1935-10-31 30 Hockey. R.A.F. Beaten By The Odd Goal In Three. I.A 2: R.A.F 1. r T t HE Indian Association are an unbeaten side so far at hockey this season and they maintained their record last week by defeating the R.A.F. at Italestier by the odd goal315 words
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Article139 1935-10-31 30 A1 (’ante Is Disqualified After Many Warnings. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Oct. 20. After the poorest fight seen here Gunboat Jack (10.5! defeated Al Cante (11.2) on a foul in the twelfth round. It was more of a wrestling match than boxing and139 words
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Article79 1935-10-31 30 Playing at the Selangor Golf Club last week. M B Mathews, the newly arrived Agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in Kuala Lumpur, holed his tee shot at the eighth hole, 121 yards. On the last three occasions on which a hole has been done in79 words
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905 1935-10-31 30 Rain Spoils First Day Of Ipoh Races —Many Upsets. ENGLISH HORSES SHOW UP WELL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 26. DAIN marred the opening day, today, of the Perak Turf Club Autumn meeting, causing a number of upsets with resultant good dividends. English horses won five out of the905 words
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Article168 1935-10-31 30 Oxford Outplay United Services At Home. London. Oct. 26. The New Zealanders made no mistake against Cardiff today and won by 20 points to 5. Cambridge University lost by a single point to Richmond, but the Dark Blues scored a very convincing win over168 words
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Article, Illustration448 1935-10-31 30 Cross Country Run. Walking Champion Takes Second Place. I ANCE-ROMBARDIER A. C. N e<( of the 7th A. A. Battery K.A (Changi) won the annual ten miles cross country run on Sunday in one hour seven minutes, which is seven minutes over the—Straits Times Photograph. - 448 words
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1182 1935-10-31 31 DISAPPOINTING INTER-PORT SCORE. CHILD of the S.R.A. (v), firing throughout with a borrowed v rifle, created a mild sensation at the S.R.A. “Bisley” Shoot at Bukit Timah Range on Sunday, when he returned the grand aggregate of 376. He won the shoot1,182 words
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432 1935-10-31 31 Aberdeen Going Strong But So Are Glasgow Rangers And Celtic. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 27. YESTERDAY was another bad day for the leading clubs in the First and Second Division. Sunderland, by virtue of their 5—1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday,432 words
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Article306 1935-10-31 31 Baseball Enthusiastic Crowd Sees Locals Well Beaten. 'T'IIERE was a large crowd on the Padanff on Sunday to watch the baseball match on the Padang between the team from the US. flagship Augusta and Singapore Americans when the naval side, playing spectacularly, ran out easy winners306 words
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Article155 1935-10-31 31 The Straits Settlements fired in the Colonial Small Bore Match at the Singapore Voluntei r Headquarters and scored 1888. The details wen? as lollows: Ist Card 2nd Card Tot at. G. Child 97 98 195 H. J. Spinks OR 95 191 G. E. C. Ash 97155 words
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Article714 1935-10-31 32 Poyntz-Roberts Two Tries —Gillett Shines. MERCHANTS 8 pts.; ETCETERAS 3 pts. Etceteras suffered their second defeat in the S.C.C. tournament last week being defeated by the Merchants by a goal and a try (8 points) to a try (3 points). Actually the losers, although714 words
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Article119 1935-10-31 32 WOMEN’ S GOLF MATCH. Women’s Handicap Golf match between the Island Club and Singapore G.C. on Friday resulted in a win for the Island Club by 8 pts. to 3*4. The results, S G.C. women mentioned first were as follows: Mrs. Cherry ill> 0. Mrs. Kelly (10) 0. Mrs. Cameron119 words
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Article, Illustration202 1935-10-31 32 A SINGAPORE CLUB SIDE BEATEN. Ibrahim Zaniery Play Well For Pahang. a “practice tour” of Malaya, a Pahang Polo team which has not yet reached Club status, met a Singapore Polo Club team at Balestier Road last week, and in a twochukker match of 7 1—Straits Tivies Photograph - 202 words
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813 1935-10-31 32 PAHANG TEAM SHOWS PROMISE. T'HE “Mackray” Cup, which had not been played for since 193> 1 when the Colony won it with a team composed of entirely Singapore players, i.e., (1) K S. Williams, (2) J. S. Sloper, (3> J. D.813 words
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Article90 1935-10-31 32 Tanglin Club defeated an S.C.C team at lawn bowls on Friday 46 4.1 The results, S.C.C. pairs mentioned hrst, were as follows: G. C. Miller and E. H. R. Bowermar. il vs. R. B. Willmot and C. Howetson 11. C. M. McNair and W. M. Edwards U vs.90 words
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Article2584 1935-10-31 1 MR. J.A.P. STRACHAN’S REVIEW. Shareholder Suggests A Tin Investment. The annual general meeting of United Engineers, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company. River Valley Road, Singapore, iast Thursday. Present at the meeting were Messrs. J A P. Strachan, W. H. Macgregor, H.2,584 words
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Article119 1935-10-31 2 MALAYAN RUBBER, LOAN AGENCY. merits were overvalued.—Straits Times copyright cable. Further Capital Reduction Approved By Court. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 22. In the Chancery Division yesterday Mr. Justice Bennett confirmed the reduction of capital of Malayan Rubbc* Loan and Agency from £462.441 to £394.574 by writing of* amerits were overvalued.—Straits Times copyright cable. - 119 words
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Article112 1935-10-31 2 twelve years, also free of ax —Straits Times copyright cable. Tin-Bearing Areas Sold To Sungei Besi. (From Ot Own Correspondent > London, Oct. 25. In order to distribute amounts received for tin-bearing areas sold to Sungei Besi mines, the directiors pro pose to reconstitute Pelepah Valley astwelve years, also free of ax —Straits Times copyright cable. - 112 words
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Article153 1935-10-31 2 1249th Auction held on Oct. 23. 1935. lb tons. Catalogued 1,427.155 637.12 Offered 1.295.788 578.47 Sold 1.028.135 458 98 Spot London 6%d. New York 12 13/16 cts. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents per lb Standard Quality 21 to 21U (A few lots 21%) Good153 words
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Article505 1935-10-31 2 MARKET GAINING CONFIDENCE. World stocks of rubber are falling (declare Lewis and Peat (S) Ltd., in their report dated Oct. 25). This fact has been revealed, for the first time since control was introduced in the month of May last year, in the figures that were505 words
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Article43 1935-10-31 2 Interim Dividend Raised To 7s. A Share. The directors of the General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation have declared an interim dividend (on account of the year ending Dec. 31) of 7s. per share, com pared with 6d. last year.43 words
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Article202 1935-10-31 2 ESTIMATED COST T<) GOVERNMENT. $700,000 FOR SIKH BARRACKS. The principal buildings and works, which have been, or are expected to be completed in Singa pore during 1935, and their estimated cost, as given in the Colony report before the Legislative Council on Monday are:— Mental Hospital, separate202 words
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Article59 1935-10-31 2 Agreement With Shanghai Co. Terminated. (From Our Own Correspondent.* London, Oct. 25. It is officially announced that the Singapore Traction Co. terminated the management agreement with th? Shanghai Electric Construction Co., on Oct. 17 for the payment of £100.000 to the Shanghai Company .—Straits Times copyright cable. The59 words
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Article69 1935-10-31 2 ried forward.—Straits Times copyright cable. Net Revenue £66,088 Higher On The Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Oct. 26. Perak River Hydro-Electric —total revenue for year ended Aug. 31 £260 206 compared with last year’s re suit of £181.689, and after providing for expenses, net revenue is £66.08;ried forward.—Straits Times copyright cable. - 69 words
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Article98 1935-10-31 2 During the week ending Oct 19. 1935, exports from Malayan port> amounted to 23,504 cases of which 12,044 (51 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 1,795 <8 P er cent.) cases to the Continent oi Europe. 8.475 (36 per cent.) cases to Canada, and98 words
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Article840 1935-10-31 3 FRASER CO.’s SHARE REPORT. Demand For Smelting Counters. With the political situation in Europe practically unchanged during the past week, there are very evident signs that both Wall Street and Throgmorton Street have got over their initial uneasiness and are refusing to be hustled by the fear of a war840 words
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Article118 1935-10-31 3 London Tin Corporation’s Siput Mine. ’From Our Own Correspondent.* London. Oct. 26. Ampat Tin Dredging Ltd., is purchasing the put dredge mine at present owned by the London Tin Corporation tor £lO.OOO in cash and the allotment to the Corporation of £3O 000 in 4s118 words
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Article185 1935-10-31 3 Production Costs Reduced To 2%d. A Pound. The third ordinary general meeting of the Jabi Rubber Plantations (1932), Ltd., was held in London on Oct. 17 Mr. E. B. Ridsdel, who presided, said that they recommended t Aral dividend of 2 2 per cent., which with the interim185 words
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Article102 1935-10-31 3 Development Of Industry In Burma. Buildings are now in course of construction in Kamayut. near Rangoon, tor a rubber factory which will at first produce rubber and canvas shoes. The factory is the first of its kind there. Mr. S M Bashir, who owns a factory in102 words
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Article356 1935-10-31 3 Markets Quiet And Easier. *-rf)ndon, Oct. 29. Markets were quieter. War Loan declined to 103%, but recovered and closed unchanged at 103 2 Funding Loan improved >/ 8 to 114%. Industrials were irregular and tins easier. The following are closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange: Shares356 words
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Article61 1935-10-31 3 21st. Mile Syndicate To Be Taken Over. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 29 Malay Coconut Estates Limited propose to acquire Malay Coconut Estates (21st mile) Syndicate on Dec. 31 Syndicate shareholders are to receive two fully paid shares in the Estates Company for every three shares61 words
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Article116 1935-10-31 3 High Records This Year By Italy Russia. London, Oct. 24. The world’s apparent consumption of tin in the first eight months of 1935 totalled 90,910 tons, an Increase of 11.692 tons compared with the corresponding period of last year, according to the bulletin of the International116 words
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Article176 1935-10-31 3 Singapore, October 30, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller. Gambler 6.00 Java Cube 9.75 Hamburg 10.00 White Montok Pepper 19.00 Black Pepper 10.75 Mixed Black Pepper Fair Flake Tapioca 4.55 Small Flake 4.65 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.40 Small Pearl Tapioca 5.40 Llngga Sago Flour Sarawak Sago Flour Palemban Jelotong 9.50 Banja176 words
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Article138 1935-10-31 3 Prediction Of Early Demise Belied. ‘From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 24. Mr. Harold Huntsman, presiding at the annual meeting of the Hitam Tin. said the mine had cash investments amounting to $38,098. Since the close of the financial year the company had paid 5 per cent, and138 words
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52 1935-10-31 3 Date Spot Nov.-Dec Jan -Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept. London 24 21% 22% 22% 23% 23% 6% 25 21% 22% 22% 23% 23% 6% 28 22% 22% 23% 23% 24% 6 7/10 29 22% 22% 22% 23% 24% 6 7/16 30 22% 22% 23 23% 24% 6% mmmm*52 words
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Article641 1935-10-31 4 London Exchange Prices On Oct. 17. Allagar (2/) 1/5; Alor Pongsu <2 > 2 Anglo Malay (£1) 11/3; Ayer Kunlng (£1) 28 1*4; Bagan Serai (£1) 13/9; Bahru (Sel.) (2/.) 2/9; Bantcng (£1) 18 6; Batang (2/) /10; Batu Caves (£1) 19/6; Batu Tiga (£1) 26/3; Bekoh 2641 words
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Article158 1935-10-31 4 London Exchange Prices On Oct. 17. Ampat (4/) 6/; Anglo-Burma (5 14/6; AVer Hitam (50 13/9; Banrrrin (£1) 20/; Gopeng Cons. (£1) 1 13/16; Hongkong (5 > 13/9; Idris (5/) 5/6; Ipoh (16/) 24/6; Kampong Lanjut (£1) 16/9; Kamunting (5O 13 Kepong (£1) io/6; Kinta <50 10/3; Kinta158 words
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Article22 1935-10-31 4 Oct. 24 Tin. S pore Price $109 per picul 25 109 I* no 20 I0 '4 30 h 10822 words
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Article1588 1935-10-31 4 Issued by Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt Exchange and Stock Brokers. Singapore, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. MINING. Issue Val. Fraser Co Lyall Evatt Issue Val. Fraser Co Lyall e v Buyers Severs Buyers Sellirs Buyers Seilers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 7/- 7/6 7/- 7/61,588 words
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